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The Huron Expositor, 1921-04-15, Page 4v AiDVSI ll�i A11o1 re�zleugce--$ e.itSeaBPs.-a Ttes-W p Willissee prim Style --J. Mactsvlah--8 a ihigha'-Beed aroa--a aUOgt lew T8aap1-1 •of St. Arithenie-Princes--8 ne-Strood-8 ill Hooper a Efuottr-e Aat,lon1$^se erect Your Chance, Mon--t4y Wardrobe --6 'Baby Chkka--Walter Roes --5 Svllp of �Prohhlhition--5 ,tett-: O; li.""Reid-B tivenose.'$ For .Htiy,Y. C. lathe -6 �' nd--vti QOoe-8 A nNoln,Tinnfl-Stnrnd-8 O Ow tl+r„ pale--Qseelia Hotel --a '1' Por 88e -R 6eurlatt-e THE HURON EXPOSITOR SEAFORTH, Friday, April 16, 1921. MINISTERS, MAHOGANY AND MAGNIF10EJ4CE Latterly I have been paying some attention to the sessions of the Pub- lic Accounts Conunittee at Queen's Park, 'Toronto. I was curious to know just how the United Verniers of Ontario were going to live up to their pre-election advertisements on questions of economy, which as the reader will remember was one of the dhitrf plunks in their political plat- form. If there was one thing the Farmer's Party prided itself on it was eeonorny. Other Governments had frankly been spenders. But who had ever known a granger to let go when he could hang on? I had hoard rumors of how the Parliament Buildings were being re- built and refitted for the new ten- ants. And my mind immediately tt to s1 to pine tables, haircloth lounges, floral wreaths of everlast- ings nicely arranged in glass cases, and hickory rockers; not to speak of pieces of good old oil cloth on the floors. I even went so far as to ifnagine that something would ap- pear to remind one of grandmother's kitchen with its steam Idol odors of cooking. But not so, I totally under- estimated the ability of the members of the Farmers' Party to look out for themselves• lutrange how our vicious city habits fix themselves upon the purest of our visitors. While Hon. Mr. Drury and his political 'advocates have not gone in ter reckless extravagance - there have been unfounded stories to the contrary but no extravagance is reckless when a second party may be found to pay fhe bill -they have done themselves proud, as the saying goes. And they have displayed a highly conunendable unanimity of opinion in the manner of the doing. Incidentally, they have shown us the aesthetic side of the farmer, quite an interesting side. There has been a notable run on mahogany by these gentlemen. Unexpected! Golden oak, or good old hickory, if we re- member rightly, are the usual fur- nishing for farm houses, being set off nicely by such deft touches as are constituted by reds stableiploths, patch quilts, rag carpet4 and such rare lithographs as "King of the Jungle," "Mother's Joy, "'• "The New 50-50 Reaper," "The I{escue" and "Evelyn." Well, mahogany is the darling of all these agricultural - ministerial hearts. It has advant- ages of course. You get so much less for the money. It is so color- ful. ft has an air of richness. It suggests opulence and Ontario is so opulent. It gives tone. And then it has to be imported, with fifteeh per cent. added for exchange. The mahogany industry has thriv- a ed since the United Farmers took osier the job of running the province. ' Of course, as noted, it is not a home industry, bat think of all the vulgar things you can get at home! Hon. Mr. Biggs is one of the patrons of mahogany. Mr. Biggs has had a nice little room prettily fixed up for him- self so that he can take his well- earned rests without losing the at- mosphere of Government. Imagine feeling gubernatorial on awakening in -a room furnished otherwise than in mahogany! Then, too, Mr, Biggs has to impress his friends from the neighborhood of Dundas who may call upon him. Take the case of Mr. Parkins for example. Mr. Biggs asked Mr. Parkins down to see him and Mr. Parkins was so impressed that he took an order for $118,000 w orth of motor -trucks away with him just to remind him of the pleas- ant time he had had. Mr. Parkins �,. keeps a nice little garage in Dundas and Mr. Biggs drives around to 'see him sometimes, as is demonstrated v; by various little items in the public accounts. It seems that Mr. Biggs and Mr. Parkins, -were chatting one day, and Mr, Higgs, whom Mr. Park- ins likes so well that he calls him Frank, .told Mr. Parkins that he had e nice jobb in Toronto and that he was going to buy a few dozen motor titfcks1 for the Department of Public Highways, and as. he thought those city fellows are a bunch a higlt,bin- deipsbe wanted .to get the trucks in the country where things are cheap. So Mri. Parkins wrote out a tender and *lien he had it ready he sent for Mr. Biggs to come and get it and ;take it to Toronto, which the kind a@n�d:neighborly Mr. Biggs did. Then Mi': Parkins came down, looked over ••• Mr.. Biggs' aptartment, decided that the .province would be good for the money indolved in the deal and took • the order, and a commission of about $18000 of the province's nice money, 'away, with •him, If Mr. Biggs' room 5sdlhbeen •tib nicer fitted out Mr. diad. Y Poking might have insisted upon scab advance for. the motor tracks.. OW embarrassing. that would have been! Mr. Biggs bas a nice mahogany wardrobe in his room. It cost ninety ldollarii, which slim the province paid liyt WA? he hag ea pretty' Scarf -argil 4, charming $7,25 Mei, with 'Wbleh to- decorate, i 864.* ,dlditlt. w' a1 1re eie,'e-W en Air. kt•Votivraiie6.4 dr, gilt be y,r¢ lid is vxeW ;v.. a B�xtA as , keitl lit • not feasible for Toronto soh soJte hoeght some very effeetive Shadow cloth for hangings. It was a bargain at $112.50 and it is anbelievfable how irnu0 it has added.to the appearance of Mr. Biggs' room. It only Dost 5159.71 for poles and brackets, cur- tains, etc., with wMeh to finish the room O. Ben. Manning Doherty also has a weakness for mahogany. The Min- ister of Agraculture is only half a farmer and he has a residence in Rosedale, Toronto, built by the com- pany -promoting half of him, it is supposed. He and the lion. Mr. Ramey, who has furnished nothing but a lot of amusement, are the only Cabinet Ministers having restilentjes in the city other than at the Queen's Park Hotel. Me. Doherty i$ a busy man, and sometimes between his trips to Europe he gets rather tired and feels a lite down in the mouth. Something had to be done to cheer him up, so he was pernetted to in- dulge his tastes in mahogany. His room is quite pretty now. The ctrr- atrve properties of mahogany work miracles in no time. He has a nice mahogany bed that rust only $92. The mahogany chair he sits in when he is taking off his boots cost $185. When The rocker he uses he's reprov- ing his collar cost $190. It will be seen how astute a purchaser he was to get a rocking chair for only $5 more than had to be paid for the ordinary chair, He got a nice ma- hogany chiffonier for $98 1,0. He was offered unr for $99, but he derided not to commit the province to any extravagance. The mahogany dress- er he bought for 5139 is a perfect dream. He hasn't get a nicer oni• even in his own twine. Then there is a mahogany somnue that cos/ $9. It has repaid the invt•tt i tit a hun- dred fold. Finding that he had no place to sit when he was unbuttoning his belt, Mr. Doherty gut a very ee'onomicaJ silver -brawn rnrker for 552.50. The silver brown shows up nicely against the mahogany and the investment has given the Minister no cause for regret. ile also got a wal- nut table for the same price, prohahly second-hand, and the chesterfield pur- chased for his room i• the greatest bargain of the lot, costing only $160. You'd never imagine to feel the nice box mattress on his bei, that it could be bought for $32. As final and clinching evidence of lir. Doherty's economical spirit the fact may be that he cited tdecided to minimize c a wear on his three chairs and chester- field, so he bought slip covers for them which were obtained for 511.2.1. All these furnishings in hit room only set the province back $904.75. There were other minor incidentals: two screens for $30, a pair of cur- tains fur $41.26, poles, fittings, etc., for $8.70, and window shades for $36. Naturally a fellow must have window shades! The Minister of Labor apparently if; a chap who has not arrived at a full sense of his dignity. Up to date the probe by the Public Accounts Committee has revealed only two purchases of furniture on his behalf, a: mahogany wardrobe for $67.50, not nearly so nice as either Mr, Biggs' or Mr- Doherty's wardrobes, and a vulgar oak wardrobe for 555. One of the wardrobes is fir his coat and the other for his trousers. Presum- ably he hangs his vest on the bed. Mr. Drury's furnishings have not yet been enquired into, but those who know the Premier intimately are con- fident that his tastes are quite as patrician as are Mr. Doherty's. There has been some considerable talk abput a hundred dollar coal scuttle for his room, but this is a malicious canard. It seems that it did not harmonize with the color of the coal Mr. Drury uses. There are innumerable other items charged up against the province but the exact disposal of all the fixtures they represent has not yet been de- termined. Doubtless they are spread out evenly among the various min- isterial bedrooms: A tapestry ches- terfield, an Axminster carpet, $151.25 for Mt. Carmichael's room; a tapestry rocker, $83,50, for the Provincial Treasurer; two Axminsters at $121.13 and 8133, and a border in which to set one of them, 593.38; a screen, 518.50; a Wilton rug, $92.50; tome tapestry, 524.50; a davenport, '$111; a tapestry chair, $59.50 ; another tapestry chair, $62; a smoker's stand, $9,30; a mahogany couch, 5125; carpets, 4157; three rugs for min- isterial automobiles, $22.50. The last mentioned items prove how thought- ful a lot of these ministers are. By having rugs in .their automobiles they are enabled to avoid tracking mud onto their fine Axministers and Wil - tons. Thus the province is saved con- siderable carpet beating expenditure. But don't imagine that all the fur- nishings Mr. Drury and his friends buy are for their own use. They're not so selfish a lot as that! Not so long ago they ordered a simple ma- hogany chesterfield, $210, a mahog- any area rocker, $45, and a rag, $165, with which to fiup a nice little room for the lady theatrical censors. This chivalrous action was much appreciat- ed. The penchant for mahogany is rivalled in notability only by the in- clination toward shower baths, There has been a great rnn under shower baths at the Queen's Park Hotel, About ten o'clock in the morning when the ministers are ,performing their ablutions the city water plant has difficulty in keeping up sufficient pressure. There are shower bath fixtures in all the ministerial bath- rooms now. The antiquated porcelain bathtub was too reminiscent of old dayswith a wash tub in thean a gr ry perhaps. As the heads of the various deparlbaents step out of their rooms in the morning to take charge of affairs ire- the various committees that are sitting; they:. just scintillate cleanliness. The showerbatbs have proved a godsend. Time is saved. The wear and tear on the tabs is lessen and the ministers rid, have no dii8etrlty now in getting all the soap oiit'oftheirr and Itai ears. Besides danger of -drowning is eliminated' Bathtubs ,•are treacherous thiatgs. Then, too; haw easyi, it Would be :for it ARIL Ind al Wii rn i atter in the tub, Were it frill minister in it, p$tii the mt soul took flight from hie malt surroundings .to a place *he public accounts committee sits! Hon Mr, Mills le reputed to have a par- ticularly fine shewer, and he derives infiinite satiafaotion from it, Mani- pulating the levers labelled "hot" and 'cold" reminds him of the air and steam throttles in the engine cab in which he used to ride and brings, all his boyish spirit to the surface. The reader must be warned against the pr'eantuption that there has been any dog -in -the -manger spirit exhib- ited in conntxtion with the Queen's Park Hotel shower. bath system. There have been showers in the base- ment of the buildings for a number of years, and any of the staff are free to use thein. Recently, the ministers remarking how faint and toil -worn their stenographers were eftea a hard day of typing requisi- tions for furnishings, etc, decided to give the dear girls a chance be in- dulge in the luxury of shower baths. Running a typewriter is such a dusty job and a shower is se refreshing! So the ministers decided to have a nice wash room for ministerial steuegraphers, all fitted up with nice shiny shuwer fixtures, rubber cure tai's, etre., insballed in the west wing of the building, next to the main lavatories. And now the stenogra- phers eel, go and have a shower any time they want. Only they don' want, They have pointed out that the ministerial stenographers' bath- ing department is too close to the ronutrat herd of rivil servants' bath - :ng department, and they will be obliged if it is removed to, say, the rust wing. It is understood they might be willing to compromise on ..n arrangement whereby showers would be installed by the Government in their homes, - Scrutineer, in Satur- day Night. RRt'CEFIELD 'rt,, dance adv,•rtin,J in the n of April nth. t„ 1.,• held i + Walkers 14,11,3 Drueraeld. he+ ix-eu peetpaneei until 'I'ur,dar, April ttth. 2753.1 The firurx4teid Club will meet in Mr. W ,"f, hull on the everting of the third 'I u - a:,Y.1. month during the summer nth•- M1 y.ill ail. n,t ,s ,•ir re.,ueete..1 at the3' Hering ext 'rue.-ee• .hey ,ning, April Itnh. .r 11 Munt'rrh. 1rv.fdent. ern Berry, ['ice -President: Murray Myb,on. S'•eretary. Announcement. -- Mr. and Mrs. William A. Peek announce the mar- riage of their daughter, Christina Elvira, to Mr. John Wilson Berry, at onRevel- stoke, Thursday, March 24th, T y, stoke, B. C. Mr. Berry is a son of Mr, and Mrs. William Berry, of this village. and the best wishes of a host of friends from this district will be 'extended to the happy young couple. Mr. and Mrs. Berry will reside in Calgary. Kelly Circle. -The regular meeting of the Circle was held on Wednesday. The topic for the day, "The New Testament on 'Missions," was taken by Miss Beth Forrest. It was decid- ed that we would again collect'papers and magazines; so any one who has any, if they save them the collectors will tall for them in May. The Easter thankoffering for Kelly Circle amounted to 558.00, including one life membership. The thankoffering of the W. M. S. and Home Helpers amounted to $76.00. KIPPEN Farmers' and Builders' Attention..... Just arrived, ar of Portland cement We also have a full ca of Beachville lime. white Pine lath. plaster parts, hard wall plaster, Me You will find us at the old staled. R. Cudmore. Henealt, OntPhone No. 107. Bird House Competition. -A great deal of interest has been taken by the boys of S. S. No. 2, Tuckeramith, in the making of bird houses. Some weeks ago the teacher, Mr. Strong, offered a prize to the boy who could make the best bird house, and we have learned that Master Emerson Kyle was the lucky boy. Emerson has a mechanical turn and is always in his glory when working with the hammer and saw and we congratelate him[ on winning the prize. Mission Wbrk.-The W. M. S. of St, Andrew's church had a beautiful day for their meeting at the home of Miss Agnes Sproat. There Was an attendance of about thirty. Vice- president, Mrs, Cooper, presided and led in the discutsion of the topic, "Open doors in Japan." She was assisted by Mrs. Finlayson, Mrs, Kyle, Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Lundy. Mrs. Mustard led in the Bible reading. All present enjoyed the meeting and at the same time the kind hospitality of Miss Sproat. -The Mission Band met on Satur- day. The canvass of the boys and girls for new members has resulted in a roll of 74. Those of primary age are to enjoy object lessons of Japan taught by Misses Etta. Jarrott and Margaret Mellis. The juniors studying "The Maple Leaf in Many Lands," under the leadership of Mrs. Monteith' and the seniors take the same text book together with studies of the lives of Canadian missionaries with Mra, Lundy as leader. Notes. -Rev. Mr. McIntosh, of Brucefield, will conduct 'the services in St. Andrew's church on Sunday, while Rev, Mr. Lundy will have charge of the services at Brncefield and Varna. -Mr, and Mrs. Robert Day-, man were in Exeter this week at- tending the funeral of Mr. Daymen's sister-in-law, Mrs. Davis. -Rev. and Mrs. Lundy, Mrs. W. McDonald and Mr. Mellis attended the induction ser- vices at Thames Road last week and all enjoyed the occasion. Mr- Lundy conducted the opening services .and delivered a very fine sermon, -Much sadness and regret was expl{essed here when it became known that Mrs. Drew Swan, of Brucefield, had sud- denly passed awey. Mrs, Swan was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bowey, of the village, who have the sympathy of the community in their bereave- ment. -The unfavorable weather re. cently feta a the seeding opuuni- tions, but • : .h'• a farmers made good use of the fine days last week a few more days like them will see seeding pretty well finished. -Mrs. W. II. Johnston, of Exeter, who was here attending the funeral of the' late Walter Workman, also called on some of her happen friends' who wore pleased to see her again. -Mrs. Wat- . .l rth B r` ant., ve got their ! old e to thei new ins In and Mri. ,tarts 5nt*'5ow. iii. be in full $ aessice0of the y`xgcentl pure/wised front Mr. bo*Bi8e. Mre, W. H. Mets anti •r, las Sadie *Cloy are visit• friends 3n Toronto, -Mr. arsons, to the west of our in 'Stanley, has rented the farm of the late -James across the road few his •OWn;''$arm. This gives Mr. Parsons 260. acres to oversee, but he has a gootl'femily of boys and inteade to mate- them good farmers. Obftuary,-4t is with much sadness and regret that we are called upon this weak to chronicle the death of Walter • Lawrence Workman, who pastied away at the home of his fa- ther; Mr; Thomas Workman, about RYA eedlock on Saturday evening, April gbh, aged 14 years and nine months; after maintaining for many montba•the unequal etruggie against that dread disease, diabetics. Al- though in poor health, his passing was sudden and unlooked for as he had been ib London the previous Tuesday arid in Exeter at Thursday. On Friday, however, he was taken seriously ill, sad in spite of every medical attention and tender care be passed away the following evening. Walter was rite eldest son of the house and in every way a cl'hver boy, He received his school education un- der the one teacher, Mr. W. H. John-, ston, and had his health been spared, gave greet promise of climbing high in the educational world. During the whole course of his illness he never was heard to complain or utter a sentence of displeasure, but bore his sufferings and death with a hope and trust that well became his sub- mission to hint who does all things well. His death is particularly sad to his farther, mother and two bro- thers, who have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends and neighbors in this district. The funeral took place on Tueytisg, the services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. Mr. Foster, as,istcd by Rev, Mr. Lundy, end were made the occasion of a demonstration of synrpathy, respect end mourning seldom seen, as it is ninny years since such a large fun- eral took place in this neighborhood, and the floral tributes 'were many and very beautiful. The remains were laid tdne In Union cemetery, Hen- sel; n - sall trte rrolhearers being w.Rell RoyAlfred Moffatt, Ilar- vey, Frank Cudmore and Clarence Harvey, Among the friends from a distance, who attended the funeral were Mrs Edward Daley. Walkerton; Mr. and Mrs. James Reid, London; Mr, Samuel Moffatt, London; Mr. and Mrs, R. P. Bell, and Mr, and Mrs. William Butts, of Seaforth, and others from Clinton and Exeter. x HENSAI,L Farmers' and . Builders' Attention. -- Jut arrived, a car of Portland cement We also have ,:,furl supply of Beachville lime, white pine lath, uhrster par,. hard wan plaster, etc. Yon will find u at the old stand. R. Cudmore, Neilsen, Ont Phone No. 107. 53500 will buy a fine, large brick two story dwelling with two good corner lots, good stone foundation and fine cellar that never has a drop of water in It A number one premises. Apply quickly to G. J. Spther- bond at Hensel] Post Office. Pommeled can be gi once before garden i9 pith in. N lyde Sire. -Mr, H. C; Sol- dan, , well known breeder and impor'te4 of4Percheron horses, recent- ly vtti�rrehased from a breeder in Alvmhton the Clydesdale station, "Dunure David," and now has him at his farm adjoining the village. This horse is a beautiful type of the Clyde and has had a most success- ful show record. His sire was sold in Scotland for $47,000 and he him- self was Imported as a two-year-old by William Hoag, of Thamesford, who showed 'him that year at To- ronto where he took first in his class. Since then he has been shown dif- ferent limes at London, where he took seders in very large fields. In addition to this he has proved him- self a great sire, one of his grand- sons being Grand Champion at Lon- don a year ago. He is the type that produces the' right class of colts for both the show ring and the market, and will rove a money maker for his new Owner and those who are fortunate enough to secure his ser- vices. The Late Mrs. Eliza Jane Coleman. -As will be seen by the hdlowing obituary notice Hensall 'has Ink an- other.of its old and much respected citizens in the person of Vie late Mrs. Francis Coleman, who was very highly respected: Mrs. Elizra Jane Coleman, relict of the late Francis Coleman, passed away on 9biesday of this week at her home at the advanced age of 83 years and 22 days. her husband having 'prede- ceased her 16 years ago. The de- ceased was born in Vaughan Town- ship, near Toronto, and came with her parents when she was seventeen years of age and settled on a farm on the Parr line, Stanley. A year later she was married to the late Francis Coleman and also settled on a farm on the Parr Line, Stan- ley, where they lived .for many years, coming to Hensall about 18 years ago. Mrs. Coleman was a Methodist and a consistent Christ- ian and was a patient sufferer all through her long illness. Surviv- ing are form sons, Thomas, of Tuek-' eramith; George, on the homestepd in Stanley; Francis, of Stanley; and Rev. Oliver, of Manitoba; also four daughters, Mr's. John Shannon and Mrs. H. %Mama, of Bay City, Mich.; Mrs. John El'gie, of Winnipeg; and Mrs. H. Ortwein; of town. The fuh- eral service was held in the Methodist church to'•day (Thursday), interment beim i 11 n the .His Green cemetery. Briefs. --Considerable seeding as already been done in this vicinity, and a large acreage of onions sown. -Miss Dora Sherritt, who bas been in Toronto for a number of weeks, returned 0n Saturdayeveningl 1st.- The concert"'given ili the town hall on Tuesday evening, under the auspices of St. Paul's Anglican: Church, was very largely attended,' in fact, the spacious all was crowd- ed to capacity and a very interesting programme was carried out by talent from London and by borne talent as , anik wda a9 fe " da��i� tioxt of a rote, pat'iorfah the `home lent !Deluded ft pp,'flo},pfY by Milne Rannie, Mies . 'Iorieod� Walahr lft 1$i1td,Yfi 1' tib land Mr' W.'O. Goo n dne'vini9n and -Pieria. seleetiona by M. -T. Murdeok". and Mra. Thos. Welab. Alia. Milne R, Rennie acting as ae olripanist hi her usual -able .manner, -The play,, "Way Down in Blaine," was well put on and much enjoyed. -Tile° relatives and friends oft Mr, Thoa. Sherritt, sr., of this village, will regret to learn that on Monday last he 'suffered a paralytic stroke but at date of writ- ing, while confined to his room, lies 'recovered all his faculties and we hope may recover. Mr. Sherritt is now 86 years of age and a wonder- fully strong and active man for that age. His mind le as clear as a bell and he has at wonderfully good memory for one so advanced in life•e-Fife. and Mrs. Wi.11iain Kerr, of near Seaforth, visited -Miss Maude Porter, Mr's. Kr•rr's sister, on Wednesday last.- Wv are pleased• to learn 'hat Mr. !)acid (:ermette, the new earetatter of : by Hensel! Union Cemetery, in- tends •paring no pains this summer to l:bc.• it in good order, while very manly intend putttlg out flowers on the pats where their dear ones rest. -Our council, under the Fire Chief, Mr. George Brock, were last week very wisely testing the fire apparatus, well, etc., and putting the tops of the wells in gond shape. Sertnons in the interests of the Lord's Day Alliance will be given in our churches on the coining Sunday, the 17th. - Mr. Ilugh McDonald is baying im- provements made to the rear of his dwelling in the way of fine new cement steps and walks. --Mrs, R. Bonthren was in Brucefield the first part of the week visiting her daugh- ter, Mrs, C. Simpson, who is ill. - Mrs. A. Dougall and daughter, Miss Cassie, have returned from Hamil- ton; a here they spent two months with Mrs. Dougall's son, William, and are feeling and looking the better of their visit. -Mrs. te. Wickwire •l1Ss been in Windsor visiting her rela- tives, being called there through ill- ness in their home. -Anniversary service, will be held in Cannel church about the middle of May. Rev. Dr. Perris', of •ileingham, has been engaged to eondeet services both morning and eyeing, and of which further notice will be given. - Mr. John A. Mitchell,' of Centralia, was here daring thepast week visiting g his brother-inelawa nd sister, Mr. and tS. in White, 111 W of thisvillage. Mr. Mitchell was 'a former resident of ilensall.-A very interesting moving picture show was given in the hall on Monday evening last by talent from our sister village of Exeter, and was said to be one of the best ever given here, the musical part of the programme being extra good, con- sisting of the violin, piano, cornet and other musical instruments and another by the same talent is to be given on Monday evening, the 18th. The proceeds are to be for the Mem- orial Monument Fund, so there will, no doubt, be a record attendance, and all are looking forward to a very enjoyable time -The choir of Carmel church autoed 'to Exeter on Monday evening last and grave that fine cantatta, "The Livtng Christ," in the Presbyterian church which, we believe, was very mach enjoyed by all present, the choir responding tee an invitation to render it there. -We regret to learn at date of writing that Mrs. William Webber is very ill, and having been so for some weeks, is very weak. -Capt. Coburn, of Toronto, gave a splendid lecture in the town hall, on Friday evening last in the interests of the coming referendum on Monday, the 18th. The Captain is a splendid and forceful speaker and his lecture bristled with good arguments in favor of the supression of the traffic and stopping the importation of liquor, and dealt with the great strides that had been made in past years and the attend- ing great achievements and that Mon- day, the 18th, would witness a still greater achievement or victory, as science, labor, commerce and nearly every institution now stood for the total prohibition of the liquor traffic with all its evils; that everyone in- terested in the welfare of the in- dividual and the nation should stand shoulder to shoulder in the great etruggl In addition to the lecture, the ore estra gave fine musical num- bers, while Miss- Florence Welsh rendereC that fine solo; "Open the Gates of the Temple." Rev. Mr. Rivers, 'Who stands four-square for temperance or prohibition, filled the duties of chairman in his usually able manner. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered to the lecturer, and the meeting closed with the National Anthem. LIVE STOCK MARKETS Union Steck Yards, Toronto, April 12. - With about 2,800 cattle on sale 6.4183, trade was quiet,. and' heavy steers and heifers. which made up a good share of the offer- ing, were easier by about 60 cents per cwt, though there was a fair demand for beet stuff Inc export Representatives of each of the big ,packing arms bought pretty heavily of butcher cattle at steady prices, . but the smaller Arras did not operate so strongly as during test week. Poorer grade sold gener•all7 steady with lastweek's clos- ing Priem, but moved slowly. So far, the nrnke at the packing houses bee not 'had any effect en cattle prima, but, as might be expected,' the demand is easier. and the shipments horn the country are being kept light Hogs sold et from 618.76 to 814 per cwt, fed and watered, almost entirely to outside buyma: and the packers' offer for to -morrow's loading was 812.26 per cwt, fob. Harris Abattoir bought 486 cattle; heavy steers. 80.80 to 810.26: good butchers, 59 to $9.804 medium butchers, $8 to $8.75; good owe $7.76 to 08.60: canner. and cutters, E2 to $4.50: bulls, $6.60 to $7.26. Red hits to -day were 2,84 cattle. 884 calves. 994 hogs, and 1,028 sheep and Inmos. TheuotaN q om, were a5owe fon Choice heady steer' 17.0 E 0 to s10.6U '- ateero. 08.09 to $9.00: katghe,•a'tatta3l�en i'eny, 19.00 to $110.00; do„ good, $8.00 to 59.00; de., cmon, $4.00 to $8.00; butcheke' bulla. hoice, $7.00 to 07.50: do., good, 00,00 to 17.00: da, common, 04.00 to 86.00; butt cove, cboioe, $8.00 to 80.00; do.. good, $8.50 to 07.50; do., common. 14.09 to $5.00; feed- er., $7.76 to 08.16; do„ 900 the., 51.26 to $8.26: do., 800 lbs., $1.76 to $8.16; do. common, 55.00 to $6.00; canners and cotton', 82.00 to 04.60: milkers, good to choice, 586• 'to 11120; do, common to rpitdp®, ' 150 to 11601 choice springers, 7100' to $I$0 Jamba, yearlings. 010 to $l1; do., renting 512.00 to $18.60: 11800: steep, $8.00 to $10.00 hags, jled find watered. $18.76 to $14: dewetglied Off ears. 814 in 514 25: da, . fob„ 512.75 to 518; do, eeaatry pointe, $12.50 to $12:26. Ole The NEW TIES are easily the most popular as well as the most beautiful low-cut Shoe of the spring season, for women's wear. Every woman , t sees the NEW MODELS 'is ‘delighted with them- hey're so NEjha. STYLISH and DRESSY. We are showing a fine assortment 'oft NEW TIES in ail the popular lasts and leathers and at prices that are very reasonable. • Ladles' Fine Blick Kid 'Ties, made with plain toe and medium low heels, per pair 56.00 Ladies' Fine Black Kid Ties, made with plain toe, long vamps and high Louis heels, per pair $6.60 Ladies' extra fine black kid Ties made with long vamps, flexible soles and Cuban heels, per pair 47.00 Ladies' extra fine black kid Ties made with long vamps, flexible soles and high Louts heels, per pair $7.60 Ladies' Dark Brown Kid Tied made with long vamps, flexible soles and Cuban heels, per pair , . $17.50 Leties' Patent Colt Ties, made with tong vamps, flexible solea and high Louie heels, per pair $7.60 We invite every Lady, who appreciates Shoes of Quality, to see these NEW TIES. 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