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BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, AUG. 14, 1885.
GENERAL (HUNT'S FUNERAL.
New York, August• 8,•—All night long
arpenters with saw and hammer were busy
M Broadway, and when day dawned it re-
vealed the presence of hundreds !of hastily
erected viewing stands On the fronts of
many Houses were displayed =blame of
mourning which were not thorn the night
before.
At 8:30 Colonel IIodgee proceeded to the
Fifth Avenue Ilotel and summoned the
pall heaven to their carriages. Tho Presi-
dent's earrings, drawn by six horses, was
called up to the door next, but had fully
ono hour to wait in anticipation of the
President coming out. An enormous crowd,
which the police found it difficult to mnn-
ago,gathored opposite tho hotel entrance
on Twenty-third street. Tho Grant family
were quietly gathered in their porton, over.
looltieg the square. It was aunouucsd that
Mrs, Grant would net attend the funeral,
buthad eonelnded to stay at Mt. McGregor.
She was reported by 1)r. Newman to be
still wank and ill, though not confined to
bed.
At 8:00 n.tu, the crowds were dense.
General Hancock and staff have just troop-
ed slowly into the plaza from Broadway.
At this time one hundred members of the
Leiderlcranz Society filed up the steps of
the C'ity Hall and sang with impressive ef.
feet she "Chorus of the Spirits from Over
the Water," by Schubert, and tho "Chorus
of the Pilgrims," by Tannhnusor.
At 3 o'clock Broadway presented an ani.
mated spectacle us Inc us the eye could
reach. Sidewalks were thronged with
people. 'Every train and every steamer
poured its loads into the great artery of
travel, and natives were ell astir. Business
was practioally suspended iu the city. Sab-
hatll-dny stillness alto reigned in Brooklyn,
Jersey City and surrounding town.
At 0:36 the imposing fuuaral car, drawn
by 2.1 jet black horses in black trappings,
lutltut in the plaza in front of the City Hall
step,. Commander Johnson then gnvo the
order, "Lift the remains," whim was obey-
ed by twelve men, who bore the remains
nut upon the portico, clown Lhe steps to the
funeral car, The clergy and physicians
entered carriages as follows :--Rev. Dr.
Newman, Bishop Harris, Bishop Plotter,
Rev. 1'r. Chambers, Rev. Dr. field, Rev.
JIr, Bridgeman, Rev. Dr. West, Rev.
Gather Dation, Rev. Rebnrt Collyer, Rabbi
Brown and Doctors Douglass, Shrady and
Spuria. Company A, regulars, wore on the
right, and Company L on the left of the
hoarse. Colored men were at the bridles of
24 bursas, Sixteen men of Meade Post,
Philadelphia, of which General Grant was
a 'neither, were placed directly in front of
the blade leaders, and David's Island band
psoceocled them.
Tho procession started at 0:47, At 0:52
Mayor Grace, Comptroller Lowe and Al.
domicil Sanger and Jaehne emerged from
the city building and entered a carriage.
Members of Common Council followed,
At 10:10 precisely, tho Grant family took
their carriages.
Following the Grant family in carriages
woro Airs. Bawling Holman, daughter of
Gen, Grant's friend and first secretary of
war, tho General's old ataff, his ex -Cabinet
officers, J. W. Drexel and members of the
Azetee Club, survivors of the Mexican war,
the President's carriage, Vieo•Prosidont'e
and Cabinet, members of the Supreme
Court, United States Senators, House Con-
gressional Committee, Governor Hill and
suite, Committee of the State' Legislature,
ex -Presidents Arthnr;and Hayes, and mem.
hers of their Cabinets, foreigu ministers,
diploniatic consular officers tinder Grant's
administration, the Governor's of Pennsyl-
vania, Now Jersey, Connecticut, Massachu-
setts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Ver.
cont, Indiana, Illinois, Maiuo, Michigan,
Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, West Virginia,
Colorado and Dakota, with their stabs.
Following were the heads of the Bureaus
of the War and Navy Departments, then
Generals Sheridan,lSchofield and Merritt,
Admiral Stevens and Commodore Chand.
ler with their staffs. Then followed prom-
inent Government officials, the Mayors of
Brooklyn, Boston, St. Loris, Jersey City,
New haven, Starford, Elizabeth, Mclean,
N. Y., Litchfield, Conn., etc,
The catafalque pnss0d Twenty-third
street at ono o'clock. All heads were un-
covered as it moved along. Tho Congres-
sional Committees and other afliaials from
Washington wore distinguished by broad,
white sambas. Governor Hill was the only
governor who was attended by a mounted
OWL
While the procession was moving, the
fleet of the United States war ships lying in
the lludson Brod minute guns. Tho pro -
maiden seemed stretching southward as far
as the eye (mold reach. The sidewalks
were next to impassable. The day, how-
ever, was pleasant, and the people were all
gooluttturad, Even the long halts of the
troops did nothing towards exasperating
the crowd, A few of the Geldiors became
faint and wore obliged to drop out of the
lino, but their plane wore inmxodiatoly fill-
ed up. Pooplo who had stood for live or
eight Hours without anything to eat wont
home ar betook thensolvee to neighboring
restttrents,
When the cortege entered the boulevard
the majority of the spectators gazed in 00-
tonishm0nt at the irregular linos toad ap-
parently awlcard position of tho troops, for
in ebulimiao to orders on eutoring upon
what might bo called the second stag of Cha
funeral route, the troops moved along free-
ly, with but a oemblanco of order. As the
' right of the column approached the tomb,
the dull reverberations of guns from the
mon-of-war could be heard, and the troops
Intko
tthe
ight and of the After or w
to
rforming
line, arms wore presontedl, and Cho catafal-
que slowly Mosul. At the oornor of 67th
street tho crowd swelled from the sides to
the open way and blocked the thoronghfaro.
On twenty occasion, whoa a halt of tile'
column occurred, the people would serge in
and 1111 the roadway. Thorn was some
trouble, h owover, whon the oatalalqus roach -
ed this point, It was watched for blocks
away, its oonspiouous height making Aa
plainly visible as fur 110 00111 street. it
it neared the corner people wore standing
eight and ton deep, and some in front had
raised their umbrellas to lceotl off the sun,
Women stood with babes In arms end
fathers hoisted their little 00011 to their
shoulam's. Obstructions were nnmer0ns,
and those at the rear wore becoming in-
dignant. But as the coffin came up the
annoyance was forgotten and only rospeot
was felt. With a spontaneity that told of
great reverence, every man raised his hat
am the first horse came abreast of hie, and
remained uneovcred until the body had
passed.
After the President, Vice -President,
Cabinet, (judges of the Supremo Court,
senators and members of the Ilouse of Re.
presentatives, governors and their staffs,
ex-Presideuts, foreign ministers, diploma-
tic officers and representatives of the army
and navy, had palmed, the procession Bo-
gan to break up.
Tho scone at the tomb was a very ito.
700001ve ono. Tho vicinity was thronged
with weary waiting people. The workmen
that wore t0 seal the leaden lining of the
cedar case into which the oaskot and re-
mains of Goo. Grant were to be placed, oc-
cluded aposition near by, also the omen that
were to rivet fast the steel casket within
which both casket anis box should bo put.
Soon after ono o'clock Gen, Hancock ar-
rived, accompanied by members of his staff.
Meantime fishnets woro glistening, plumes
were waving over the slope to the south-
ward, orderlies galloped to and fro, mount.
ed men with plumed helmets, marines with
uniforms of the tars, stood along tho drive.
There were solid walls of people upon the
curbing linos, bearing umbrellas, while the
grins of the war vessels shoolc the bluff.
At 4:20 o'clock there acme a• bugle call
from the eastward, and soon the sotmcl of
mulfied drums was hoard. Carriages came
into view and rolled into the Park to the
tomb. Dr. Newman and Bishop Harris
occupied the first and then the clergy told
then Drs. Douglas, Shrady and Sauds, The
bearers came after these, General Joe. John -
sou rode boeido Sherman, and Buckner and
Sheridan paired, while General Logan and
ex -Secretary Bantwoll followed. Disting-
uished men came behind these. The car
stopped abreast of tho tomb. The family
carriages drew near. Col. Grant, his wife
and two children alighted, and passed to
the foot of the steps of the funeral oar.
They woro joined by U. S. Grant, jr., and
wife, Jesse and wife and child, and Mrs.
Sartoris and other near relatives. The
cedar cage rested on supports at the door of
the sepulchre. The casket was deposited
therein, Then Mead Post, No. 1, Philadol•
phia, represented by fifteen men, circled
arena the casket. The chaplain stood at
the foot. Then the ritual service peculiar
to the G. A. R. was read end prayers woro
offered. Tho ceremonies were very lengthy.
Rev. 5. W. Sayros, Chaplain -in -Chief of the
Department of Pennsylvania, G. A. R., de-
livered an aadress, Dr. Newman and Bis.
hop Harris then read the ritual service for
burial of the M. E. Church. During the
ceremonies the family stood at the foot of
the casket. President Cleveland and the
Vico-Precidont and members of the Cabinet
stood right near the head of the casket.
Sharman and Sheridan, and ex-Pro5ideute
Hayes and Arthur stood oloso to the casket.
A guard of honor bore the remains within
the tomb after the prayers were concluded,
and at 3:03 o'clock p,lacod them within Cho
steel case, whore they wore sealed. The
family entered the tomb, remaining only a
few minutes, and then sought their carriages,
Volleys were fired by the different regi-
ments and mon-of-war, and the family ear -
rinses were drawn away: Everybody slow.
ly dispersed. Everybody expressed the
opinion that the demonstration was Cho
grandest the country hes ever seen. The
Grant family will return to Mt. McGregor
inea day or so and remain during the sum -
The horse General Grant rode through
nu100000s battles of the late war 000 one of
the features of the pageant at St. Louis, Ho.
The old charger, saddled and bridled
ready for the hold, was led behind the
catafalque.
The Garden Party.
• On Wednesday evening, August 5th, the
garden party was held on the grounds of F.
C. Rogers. Although the temperature was
a little too cool for comfort, everything
passed of so pleasantly and successfully that
all were well satisfied. 10 is a well known
fact that anything Mr, Rogue undertakas
is done in a whole-soulect style and Cha ar.
raugenelte for this gathering wore ua ex-
ception to the rule. Tho lawn attractive at
any time, ivas beautifully arranged with
arches, banners, 160 Chian lanterns, bath
brink torches, &e., and along with the mue-
ie, chit chat, and mercy poale of laughter
the 00050 of sight and healing wore more
than gratified. In addition to Oho lemon-
ade, water melon, ice cream, and coffee
stands a sumptuous repast was served 'in
the form of a supper. The attraatious wore
the band, who performed their part of the
program well ; the "Art Gallery," under tho
direction of Miss O'Connor, and whore you
saw everything advertised ; the post office;
1103 works; air gun I and an excellent pro-
gram of venal and instrumental mesio.
Mrs. and Mies Sago, of Walton, performed
on the ghats and gave unbounded satie-
feotion, John Dromgole, London'e favor-
ite tenor rendered hie Bolos its of yore—tip.
top. He's a good singer. Ilia Campbell,
of Soaforth, an old favorite in Brussels, gang
her solos in exaoltent etyle, Sho has groat.
ly improved since hor Mat appeat'aeoo be.
fore a Brussels audiouoe. Tho dealt by her.
self and Mr. Dromgot° was to treat indeed.
J. Hargreaves sang a good Bolo, Miss L.
0'010100 gave an mstruut0utal gelation
and Cho mouth organ band played movoral
picas, Rev. Mr, Ointff officiated as ohair-
man, It was estimated that there were
nearly 000 people on the grounds. The
I proceed', amounted to F112,
A. 0, U. W. Pic-nic.
Last Tuesday the pio-nia announced un-
der the ai:umla t of the A. 0, U, W. was
hold en the beautiful grounds of William
Vanetoue. The weather was all that could
be desired and everythieg was nicely sr-
raugod for the comfort and ooavoniauae of
guests, Representatives wore present from
the Soaforth, Blyth, Wiugham, Gerrie, Kin-
cardine and Listowel lodges ane a most en-
joyable day was agent by all. At 2:30 a
pr000esion was formed, headed by the Bra -
sale band, aid marched to the station to
Meet Grund Master Totten, of Woodstock.
On arriving et the grounds the people wore
called together and the speech making com-
menced. James Do'owo, Past Mostar of .the
Brussels lodge, took the chair and, after a
few words of welcome to tho visitors, intro-
duced Ile'r. W. Smyth, of Brussels.
The ray. gentleman said the Good Being
had put a social nature into us and he was
glad to loo so mush enjoyment to -day. Clod
cover intended a man to bo au old balloter.
Mau requires a home and it is his duty to
provide for that home. Wo can't prevent the
trouble that may fall upon but we feel a
souse of obligation resting upon us in provid-
ing for our families and that in ease of our
removal by death we know for a certainty
there is something coming to our family.
Out of thie fooling grow life insurance and
kindred organizations and it was on this
ground work that the A. 0. U. W. Order
wad based. In it thorn is fall play for the
social nature and there le a great dual that
is practical. No nue oan go into the Order
without feeling the bettor for it. Thou there
is the aommenclable object of an assurance
on the persona life, and friends pledged to
care for those leftbehiud. The speaker said
he had twice sat in Cho Grand Lodge and
the mon in connection with the Order wore
0110 leading mon of the province. Tho Order
is a substantial ono. It is a profitable one
and the money paid In was well invested in
supporting the widow and orphan. His
confidence was growing in the A. 0. U. W.
Order. He held hie momborehip at Walker-
ton but ho would advise every man present
to connect himself with the Brussels lodge.
J. R. Williams, of Gerrie, said he was not
a speech maker but wished to appear as a
representative of Maitland lodge, at Gorda
and on behalf of the lodge would say they
were pleased to be here to -day. Everything
was working well with them.
Rev. J. Rose, B, A., of Brussels was next
called upon, He said he was at a disadvan-
tage in speaking as he was on the entente
track es far as the working of the Order was
concerned. He was very favorably imprps.
sed with certain things, however. 1st, The
name, Ancient Order of Uuited Workmen—
It shows'labor and he went hack in thought
to the Garden of Eden where he thought the
first charter was granted to Adam and Eve.
Labor sets Cha carrying on of the affairs of
the world and he had no admiration for a
man who wag ashamed of wcrk. It enwableo
rather than degrades and a man ought to be
ashamed who has no visible means of mak-
ing a living. and, .He also saw the oharao-
terietio of fellowship in the Order. Man
was not intended to lige alone and outside
of the family there are wider cholas. Brd,
There was mutual proteetiou. One of the
best ways to aware protection and the young
ladies should press their claims snot see that
the young men of their ehoieehas something
of this kind in store.
Dr. Bethune, of Wiugham, was glad to be
present although Dr. Tamlyn was to have
represented their lodge but he had been call-
ed away. He had 07,001 insurance on his
life and he felt no aonoern about hie family
after ho was gone. He advised all present
to eat wisely and conneot themselves with
the Order.
Bev. J. L. Kerr, of Braesels, was not ao•
quainted with the working of the A.O.U.W:
until he same to Brussels. He was glad to
know that it was put on its trial here to -day
and he Dame to hear and learn things on.
earning it. All he kaew of the organization
commended it to the publio and if he had
any regret it was that ho was over the age
shutting persons out of the Order. Ho was
Pleased to see the Grand Master present and
they 001111 00 doubt hoar something worth
while from him. Hewishedthe Order ev-
ery success.
Henry Perkins, of Gorrie, had every as-
surance that ovdrything promised would bo
performed and that the Order wanid grow
stronger and stronger, Ho had 02,000 on
his life for the email sum of 012 a year, It
woo a finanoial gain to anyone. They aro
particular who they take into the lodge. Ho
lied more ooulideuoe in tho Order than ov-
er.
MN, McLean, of Soaforth, appeared as a
subotituto for the head of their lodge. Soa-
forth lodge was the 8rd ono established to
the province. Tho organization was toted
for its social converse and business purposes.
Ho joined it with the latter view. Ha know
of no bettor way to lay up something for his
family. It had only oast him 015 per year
for $2,000 while tho Iowest premium in any
insuranoo polity was $21, It was right to
provide for the futalre and a bueiuoss man
neve knew what might oome to pass. A few
years might reduce a man from riches to
poverty, hence the value of an investment
in the A. 0. U. W.
Grand Master Totten was the last speaker.:
He said a groat deal had been said and well
said andho would ahiofiyeontino himself to
Mots null figures. To some people the
name of workmen was very oderone hntthoy
were the kind of people Cho world wanted
to -day. The Order was founded by Brother
Upohurah. Hewaeoonneeted with a Trades'
Union in Pennsylvania and he found that
the Union was exercising an influeuoo to
the injury of society. 510 saw that labor
and capital woro not working together,( In
Oat. 1888 the first lodge was started at Mos
villa, Penn, No Ioeltranc° company in ex.
latrine° soma insaro for the soma amount
for the game 0000 ae their Order. Now it
etaud5 160,000 strong in the United States
and Canada. 111very member had 01 paid in
advance, held as seearity by the Treasurer.
There was eat a Workman who would not
pay 010 if necessary. Dr. Talmage had said
•'How will you feel wearing the livery of
heaven and your children In the poorhouse."
Ile than proceeded to contrast the A.0,U,W,
with the ordinaryiheurano° aotopany,: fie
said while the latter paid over the °old cash,
tho former waited on the sink brother, gave
him a docent burial and saw that the widow
and children wore oared tor. Nano but men
of good moral standing were admitted to the
Order. Such would be received between the
ages of 21 and 60. In 1.108 the that lodge
was instituted in Ontario et St. Thome. In
May 1880 this provinee was act apart as a
separate jurisdiction and the number of
members in 1885 le 9,044, The average as.
easement 10 012,33 per annum. Por such a
trifling sum who would not have 02,000 on
hislifef 9120,000 was paid to the widowsin
1884&'88. He oonoladed by urging all to
unite with the Workmen.
Hearty votes of thanks were tendered the
speakers and the chairman, and this iater-
oating part of the program wag oonaludsd.
The large company then sat down to a
splendid supper, prepared by the ladies, to
which ample justice was done, All that
was inviting and desirable was found upon -
the tables and if a person left feeling the
pangs of hunger it was Choir own fault.
After aupt'er the archery contests were
hold, the prizesboing awarded as follows :
Married ladies class -1st, Mrs, Ino, Alex-
ander ; 2nd, Mrs. R. Williams ; 8rd, Mtn.
Tamlyu ; 4th, Mrs. McGregor ; 501 Mrs.
Carnahan-, 601, tire, Pollard ; 7th, Mrs.
Morrison.
Young ladies °lase—let, Mies M. Stewart;
2nd, Mise L. Wilson ; 3rd, Miss McNeil
4011, Bliss Bennett; 6011, Mies Tuck; 001,
Miss Bonnett; 7th, Mass Pollard ; 801, Miss
Took ; Oth, Miss Devitt.
Girl's class—let, Kate Cormack; 2nd,
Mabel Jackson; that, Annie Young; 401,
Rachel Alexander ; 511, Mabel Smith; lith,
Tinto Wilson; 701, Agnes Town.
Boy's class -1st, Arthur Drown ; 2nd, J.
Tufts ; 3rd, Lexie Alexander ; 4011, Chas.
Dutton.
Prizes were also won by Jas. Drewe, Jas.
Thomson, L. Jaoksoo, J. Meadows and
others for foot races. A game of cricket
was played on the park during the after.
teen.
About Dight o'clock the concert commenc-
ed. The following was the program :—
Songs by 5, Hargreaves, A. Drewo, C. B.
Harris, J. Duff, T. 'Town, A. Delgatty, Jno.
Alexander and Rachel Alexander ; setae.
tions from the town band and mouth organ
baud and instrumental selections on violin
and piano from L. Latimer and A, Wilson.
Miss Lizzie Jackson acted as accompanist.
J. Drewe presided ae chairman.
A well deserved and hearty vote of thanks
was tendered Ur. Pa -atone and family
for their groat kindness in doing so much
to entertain the company. The National
Anthem brought the proceedings to a close.
stems.
An ice Dream and lemonade stand was
well patronized during the afternoon.
The display of fireworks, provided by E.
B. Bart, was s vary pleasant part of the
program of the evening.
The grounds were in excellent condition
and when illuminated by the Chinese lan-
terns looked very attraotive.
Some urohine, possessed of over 16 0000-
a to the pound of old Statah, destroyed a
number of lanterns by throwing stones
through them.
Grand Master Totten's visit will be pro-
ductive of good in the wayl of an increase
to the Brussels Order.
The A. 0. U. W. of Brussels is to bo con-
gratulated on the success of the pio-nic. It
was a good one.
At a meeting of the Lodge on Wednesday
evening a most hearty vote of thanks was
pawed and placed on record, the whole
lodge unitiog in heartfelt expressions, for
the groat kindness of Mrs. and Mr. Wm.
Vanetono in opening their grounds and
house, so admirably adapted for pleasure,
that made the great assemblage feel so
happy. That they, (Mrs. and AIr. Vanatone
and family,) may long live to enjoy the
0omfor0s of their beautiful house and
grounds is the prayer of the brethren in
the C. H. P.
Eamon Posr.—Being a stranger among
you, from Simco° Co., allow me, Dear Sir,
to say I have boon at a great many gather-
ings, etc., but take the Workmen's pic-oto
all in all I have never aeon a happier mul-
titude. Tho bursts of pathoos that fell
from Cho lips of the different speakers so
moved the audience that I could coo tears
dropping from many eyes as well as my
own. Tho tables were a picture; they mode
we fancy I was dreaming of soma Alladian
palace or garden in the east, hanging in the
beauty of virgin Edon. The sports were
all so good, harmless and so very interest-
ing. All in all it was the mast enjoyable
meeting I have over attondod. I find- Ole
opinion general. Yours, etc.,
Brawls, Aug. 13th 11 titter Army.
Canadian N cywei.
The appeal in Riel's ease will be
hoard tit Winnipeg on Sept. 13.
An officer of the Laine Mistassini
exploring and surveying expedition
reports its extreme length as only 120
miles, and its average breadth as
only 20 miles.
Tuesday night laet a daring at-
tempt was made to buru the carriage
factory of J. L. Daffier at Strathroy.
Two waggons in a shed were satnrat-
od with coal oil and sot fire to, but
Oho fire woo d'feoovet'od and ' oxting-
uiehed.
Considerable excitemout has boon
caused among Oho poople of Fort
Brie by the appointment of Mr.
Whelan as United States Cottnael, on
account of that gentleman's' connoc•
tion with the Fenian raid, and ef-
forts are being made to induce the
.Dominion authorities io rejeothim.
NO. 6.
•
Polling in East Dtirliarn and Card-
well will take place on August 24th.
A Grand Trunk exprosa train
plunged into the canal at Merriton
last Monday. Two men were killed.
Tho 0. P. It. Co. purpoee erecting
at /Montreal an elevator for grain
storage 206 foot long by 79 feet wide
and 1(31) high, costing $250,000.
Toronto's new pumping en ono was
sot in motion on Saturday, and the
city water works has now a pumping
capacity of twenty four million gal -
lona daily.
At Pile's /lips, Throe Rivera, Que.
on Monday, Itobt. Stanley fell on a
largo revolving saw and was cut al-
most in two, A luso wag 'roma Off
the heart and death 003 instant-
an0011e.
Sir Leonard Tilley leas Leon per-
emptorily ordered perfect seclusion
and absolute abstention from business
for some time. lite is not allowed
to see callers or telegrams.
Itobt. Stanley, a workman a: Cho
Piles Mills, near Throe Rivard, was
out in two last week by the revolving
saw, which ha accidently fell against,
and was killed on the spot.
Flog cholera is killing off the swine
in South Essex by hundreds, some
farmers having lost twenty and thir-
ty each. Every known remedy has
been tried without success.
Q. Oloverdon, of Strathroy, rs hav-
ing two of the patrons of the Ridge -
town cheese factory prosecuted for
sending skimmed milk to Olio factory.
That's right, Mr. Cleverdon. We
want no skim milk iu our'n.
A collision of two freight trains on
the Credit Valley Railway, at Streets -
villa, resulted in the death of Con-
ductor MoMur'Oy, the severe injury
of two other train holds, and an im-
mense loss of property.
An toiterant peddler was arrested
in London, Ont., an Saturday, on
suspicion of stealing twenty sheep
which he was trying to sell at a ridic-
ulously low price, and for the possess-
ion of which he could give no satis-
factory account,
Inspector Ward, who has just re-
turnocl from a trip to Manitoulin
Island, saye'that in consequence of
the continued drought in that pant of
the Province,' the grace is completely
dried up. Many of the farmers have .
been compelled to dispose of their
live stook, as pasture is nowhere to be
had.
Ata special meeting of the Ottawa
City Council last Monday night all
the principal city bridges was form-
ally transferred to the caro of Cho
Government, who will maintain them
hereafter. The Government promis-
es'Eo abolish the tolls on the Suspen-
sion bridge which connects Upper and
Lower Canada as soon as authorized
by Parliament,
Joseph Cogger a farm laborer Ise
West Sandwich, was bitten in the
hand by a rattle snake while binding
grain on Monday. After killing the
snake ho started leisurely for an•anti-
dote, but before he reached Ole house
the poison extended up in his arm
and the pain became intense. Ile
took liberal droughts of whiskey and
a physician was finally summoned.
The case of the man was serious, but
the:doctor laboured with him all
night, and at last accounts the °ham.
res were in favor of his recovery.
Tho international cricket match at
Toronto, between the Pittsburg team
and the Canadian Lingari, was eon -
eluded ou Saturday, and the result
was unexpectedly in favor of the
Canadians. Boyd played a remark-
able ' innings for 11.4 ions, and
snatched the threatened load of the
Pitteburg team rn the first innings
out of the fire. Tho Canadian total
was 202, or three morn rims than
Pittsburg lead eoorod. In their gee -
and venture the visitors woro die -
missed for 50, Pyatt obtaining 20 and
Lyod 14. The Canadians won by 10
imitate, Harley getting »in and not
out.
A Montreal dispatoh says:—Sir
Roderick Cameron has been lined $10
for catching fish on Sunday, by one
of the inspectors of the Marino and
P•iehorios Department. Mb Ins ap-
pealed on the ;retinas that the pro-
hibitory provision is merely an aeon-
Omle ono, covering the Sabbath day
for oonvonionce and protection of the
fishermen who are employed working
the nuts on the lower St. Lawrence,
and hoe no reteronoe •whatever to
Sabbath observance, and that fi is
founded in the public interest, as it
elackons the severe strain of Contin•
rens netting,