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The Clinton News-Record, 1899-10-19, Page 8'°13 Sheet Music . at rave 'Cents ore Dir. John Cooper, editor of the Canadian Magazine, cutne npSatur• day toattend the funeral of ,bis friend,. the late T. F, Doherty, Between. Mr, Cloutier and the deceased there was a strong friendship dating back to their school days. Overone hundred and fifty . pieces regular 100, 20c, 30c, 40c, 600, Most of it isold, that's • the reason,. but it is in good condition, • some()fit is of recent issue, old or new •it's all the, same to you, aint it If you have not got it. If 'Volt Want ° Any Say Row Maiiy. Often the 0h nPe8, Always Eie Best. of Fair C D. The D CLINTON. A. gents Parker's ,Dye li'orks. Goderich Township. Marge number from this township attended the funeral of Mr, 3, P. Doherty of Clinton on Sunday, Mr. Will Proctor of Detroit, who bas been visiting friends Isere, is now tear- ing down the oldbrick house on his farm and intends using the bricks putting a basement under the barn next summer. It is reported that be is also going to erect a new house .ou his premises for the tenant, Mr. Towill. Mr. Munnirigs of the X3;tli purchased a thoroughbred ,Durham cow from Mr. J. Trewartha the past week at a good figure.. • Rev, A. E. Thompson of the Tucker - smith circuit preached two excellent ser. mons on Sunday last --one at Holmes- vine and the Other at Zion. An extensive fowl supper was held at Taylor's Corners last Monday night. A largenumber were present ana enjoyed themselves, Most of the men accompanied by their intended better- halves carne from Holmesville and Benmiller and were . delighted with both the sapper and the program. The farmers are braking good use of the fine weather. The apples are near• ly all pulled , and the potatoes up. People say potatoes will be very .ch__eapap, this. year as they. are an, exeellen t croWe regret- ver ymuch to hear of the accident which befell Mr, William Elliott of Porter's Hill on Wednesday of last week when he had. his anti broken, It appears he was drivinl rob a s ewa . an it o out o his rig to open . the gate when the horse started and in catching it his arm was thrown violently'.against the h .el ' ith the result above indicated. wheel, � i o , As itso chance the famil doctor d Y happened to be making a Call in the. vicinity and thus arrived upon the scene early. Mr.. Elliott is now mak." ing satisfactory progress but it will be weeks before he is himself again, Mrs. Sturdy, a good old, mother in Israel, she had reached the ripe age of four -score and . eight years, died at the home of her son, George, on the 7th concession on Wednesday of last Week. The interment took place in Maitland cemetery, the services being conducted'by the Rev. S. J. A11in, the ceceased haying been for many years a devoted and consistent member •of the Methodist church; . Mr. Wiilliam 0. Elliott, who re- ceives and eagerly reads 'the Ferman- agh (Ireland) Times, for it recalls to hint by=gone days, was especially pleased with the last issue to band: for it contained an account of the an- nual SehcioLFete given by. Rey.. Canon and Mrs. Tottenham for whom he and his family cherish most pleasant re- collections. In thought Mr. Elliott oft turns back •to the green . bills of Fermanagh, but =inches he loves the Emerald Isle we fancy that he has' he, Come fonder stilt of .the Land of the Maple Leaf. • Mr: A. T. Sharp;of Tient county: was visiting friends in the township this weeir. . Mr Alex Elliott has disposed of his prize eon ate good figure. Air. H.. D, Auterson of Clinton' spent Sunday as the guest ofliis uncle,, 'Mr. JohnDempsey. ,.• • Mr. G. Cooper is rushing, the - P g, apple - packing just now. Miss Mable..Dempsey spent' Sunday with her friend, Miss Agnes Cooper. Mr. and. Mrs. J'. Dempsey, left' on Friday, to drive to Kincardine town-; ship wherethey will visit• friends at- Ripley,Bervin,Kinloss and other places. They will: also visit friends at Smith's Hill and Lncknow en -route.' . •W:e were very, Sorry . to hear . that Arthur Currie, jr.,: is again. very ill. The sympathy of his many friends•.is extended to him while suffering under his oft repeated affliction.. • Another of the old residents. of 'this. township passed .away on Thursday. last, in the person of Mrs, 'Margaret; M. Oakes, aged seventy-five years. Deceased, who lived an the Maitland concession, bad made • for herself many warm friends in that, vicinity elsewere. Mho funeral, which was Was largely ' attended took' place Sun- day afternoon to Goderich cemetery.'• Mr. G,F.Oakesof Chicago was •home last week' to attendis'•'mother's. funeral, • The other day, Mr. Tilos. Churchill had the novelty of gathering both. blossoms, an. d apples 'from the:same tree, through g t Y d h d g t f New Advertisements. Overcoats-daoksoa Bros Fair Co8 .F W.D Sheet Music -The For War News -W. Cooper & 0o,...., ...1 Specials-MoN.innon & Co. Blyth 6 An Ideal i'iome-Broadfoot, Box & Co 6 Teacher Wanted -Henry' Murphy 8 A Little Linen Talk-Nowcombe's ..4 Boll's Fine Shoes -Jackson Bros 4 Auction Sale of Houses -W. Drydono' ' 4 Dock's Balsam-Sydnoy Jackson •.5 Card of Thanks-Bioharcl Jewell ... '-,...6 AbOtit o O o WHERE THEY ARE ' People AND WHAT 0 THEY ARE:DONG We Know Mr.'F. Rumball was in Toronto this week. Dr. Maybee of Goderich spent Sq in town. Mr. P. B. Kennedy was in London on Saturday; Mr. Ern. Cooper returned to Toronto on Saturday. • Miss Lillie Johnson is visiting friends in Belgrave. Dr. Phillips of_ Seaforth was in.town on Monday. • Mr. James Nimens left for Bracebridge on Monday: > Mies Davis of Goderich as the , guest of Mrs. S'. Davis. frontL Lon- don retariied iddlecom 'Mre: B b don last week. • Mr. John Seale, Clandeboye,' is in town this week. Miss Waldron of.; Gloderich is the guest of Miss Armour. = • Mrs. Duncanson left last week to visit Mende in Mitchell ' Miss McMurray visited in Seaforth the, , forepart of the week. • . ' • • Mr. Harry 'Fitzsimonsof Seaforth spent Sunday in town. ' Miss Jennie Jones has been very ill the past week, but is improving. Mrs. Curtis, Blyth, was the guest of Mies McMurchie on Tuesday. Messrs. J. Nimons and Murray Ross of • Goderich spent Sunday 'in town. Mrs.Hyde and family. of • 1nnipeg are visiting her father, Mr. Peter Straith. Rev. Jennings was in town last `.Sat urday.the.guest of Rev. E. -B. Smith. Mrs. E. Munroe of Goderich is spend- ing a few days under the parental, y Mr. Thos. Carter left on Monday tor Chatham where hehas taken' a sit- nation. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Newcombe ' are spending a few days with friends in Petrone. Mr. and Mes. Thos. Jackson, sr., , will spend Thanksgiving• Day with Dur ham friends. • ' Mrs. Thomas French of Logan town s'hip isthe guest of her cousin, Mr. W. 0. Searle. • Mrs. James Walker and Miss Maggie. Hallen of Goderich are guests of Mrs. John Welker. Among those in town on Sunday were : C. Broadfoot, T. Stevens and V. Knechtel, Seaforth, Mr. Stewart McPherson • leaves: this week for Brantford where he hat ac- cepted a situation, Among those in town onSunday .were: 0. Broadfoot, T. Stevens, and. V. Knechtel, Seaforth. ' Miss Sarah Jackson of Fullarton is visiting. at Mr. Searle's'and at Mr, John McClacherty's Mr. and. Mrs, .Jas. McMurchie of Blyth were guests at Dr. Agnew's the lat- ter part of -last Week, Mr. George Brickenden of London was a guest at the Home of his father the latter part of hist week. Mrs. (Rev.) J, J. Patterson and little son of Arthur are•guests of her. par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Leslie. Mrs, and 14 lits lVIcAllister returned last week from • visiting , the former's daughter, Mrs. Robinson of Luck- now. Mrs. C, B. Heyd returned last week to Brantford after•spending a few days in town the guest of Mrs. David Rob- ertson. 'Messrs. J. Thonnpson, D, Hearn and Fred. Johnson attended SheCom- .mencem en e t games in Goderich on Friday. Oouncillor Johnson and Mr. D. McOor- vie were judges of light horses and. speeding at the Dungannon Fair last Thursday. Mr. Campbell of Halifax,whe has tak- en a position as tuner in the organ factory, has. joined Rattenbury street church choir. Mr. and ,Mrs, D. Cook Jr., , drove to the Nile Sunday accompanied by Mrs.D. Cook, sr., who remains this week with friends there. Rev. Mr. Ross of Rosshall, Scotland' who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Dr. Gunn, occupied 'the pulpit of Willis. church on Sunday morning, Mrs. Roland of Colhngwood an mint of Rev. J. F. Parke, ' caned at the Rectory on Monday on her return frorn visiting trient'ls in and around Bayfield. Mr. W. J. Rosa', who has been in the employ of Mr. Lee Brown, left Mon. day for Paris, where he has taken a' situation with the Penman Man ufae- toting Co. Mrs. John Bell, who has not been in very good health for come time past left on Monday for London hospital where she will undergo an operation this Week. Mr. W. Egg Of the C. P. U. staff,' Mon- treal, has been Apendinga few days of his annual outing season with Mr. And Mrs. J. Holmes of the Huron Rod. tie left Wednesdayfor De • Mr, Fred Grigg was in town Untidily bra his wayhome' to IIensall from Northweswhere he had been'. Taros eeting. for' several weeks. ,IIo thinks it a teat g dace to Make Matey but it would be hard to re. conclle him to permanent residence there, When he Left :Brandon on. Friday there was a font of 'snow rl1►11l0lt had fallen the night previous, • Colborne Township. Quite a number around here took in Dungannon Fair last week and say it was the best they ever • were at. This 'speaks Well 'for the Dungannon Man- agement. Mr. J as, Tabb had as salefarni his f m stock and .implements on Monday. Everything,went well. Mr, .Rich. 'Rowden has purchased a forty -acre faun from Mr. Win Morrish of the 4th concession. , ' Mr. John Mole, our-pclpular-fruit- tree agent, called on friends 1n Col, borne one day the past week. John is as pleasant and cheerful as even. He had nearly $140 worth of orders for Mrs, Stewart of theBenttiiilernurseries Miss Worthy of Kincardine is visit. ing at her aunt's, Mrs. Fowler. Mr. Nott of Goderich preached et Zion on Sabbath, as Rev. J. M. Wiled') was unable to attend. I)irj ie.. • The heavy..frosts short time ago have stripped the forests of their beauty. Sala a e' •Mr. H. Talbot thinks next year will pay better with his decker. as his boys are now:large enough to teed. The apple packers packed 71 barrels apples for Snowden Bros. last week which were picked in one day.from 0 a. m. until 5 p. in. This breaks the re- cord, boys., Mr. Joe Mooseau intends joining the society known as the King's Son. Mr. Jas. Howard intends spending his Thanksgiving in Toronto, Mr. Zurich Brisson. wa •ts. the town- ship lengthen en then the br s r gg (�' a between Bayfield and Drysdale because he can- not drive across them without getting up -set. with his stage passengers, Mr. John Ctue has started to draw home.lnniber for his new house; which twill be finished this fall. Mr. Edward Talbert passed through town on Sunday last. He looked almost as happyas a honeymoon party. Mr. ha Charles Cleave, photographer, intends bringin home a graphophone. • Mr, Iierbert Johnston and compan • ion spent last Thursday in and around Clinton and report having a good time. Dr.Slack spent a pleasant evening a the reside,ace'of Mt, Jeffrey one nigh last week. . The Rev. Mr. John Orr has erected a new horse stable ,and into ads keep - Ing span of trotting horses. Mr. and M•rs. Sterling were CIA guests at the 'Campbell residence on Sunday last. Miss -Elora Turner wears a happy smile since she • heard that the boys are soon coming homo : from •the West. lielgraye. The Womans'thank•offering lneetint� was held in the Pres tyyterian church on Tuesdayevening. Rev. Dr,Murray of Kincardne gave a 'very. interesting address, Mrs. Tomlinson of 'Clinton is the guest of, her brother, Mr, EE Wight - man, Tho Misses Martin of Seaforth nrn visitingfriends in this vicinity, Mr. , Bone .spent a few days 1n Toronto last week. y Mrs. (Rev.)Bail returned home on Saturday afer an extended vitas with friends in Toronto Axid Whitley. Miss L,JohnstonJ of' Clinton 1s this guest of Miss A� new',• A number from o village 'Vi sage and vicinity attended the lecture of Rev. Morgan Wood in Winghairit an Tuefa day IvenG1(r i t t Iiayflell• Milne 'The sale of Mr. John Beacon) on Thursday last, October 12th, was as successful. as all sales in this vlcinityin fact more so hi some respects, almost everything sold for its full value. Mr. l3eacom's cattle were of a One grade, consequently they brought pricee. in comparison. The noted stiillign, Scab- bard, which has won for himself a good reputation in this vicinity was run up to the suns of $500, but as itdid not reach the expected figures the animal was witlteld front sale, Mr. Beacom's receiptsfrom his sale of live stock, etc., front " off the farm amount to over $2,000. Mr: Thos. Brown conducted the sale ably. A few dim*L ine took its the Exhi- bition atailythlast week. All report it tohave been an exceptionally good ]`ah, there being tench competition in every 1ine. The Epworth League of Cole's church was wii11 attended 'last Sunday and proved to be an interesting meeting. Miss May Blair, vice-president of the League, took the meeting.. Miss Lily Thompson attended the Epworth League Convention at Blythas dela ate from Cole's church Ep- worth League. .,. Great sympathy is extended by the people of this line to the family of . Mr. m; Elliott, 4th concession, on ac,. count of the accident which befel sarin, he having the misfortune to break his arm last week. 'IIio faun owned ,by the, Canada Land Company and at present occupied by.M.r. W. Hearn has been rented by Mr. Harry Hutchins who for some time has been in the employ of Mr. Chas. Stewart; Harry now has the cage ,ready, .consequently may we not anticipate that lie . will soon bring in the bird. Miss ,Madeline Harris of London township was the guest of Mrs. John Beacom last week, Miss Laura/Connell of Oth concession left on Tuesday for . Toronto where ate.. On account of Thanksgiving day coming o Thursday next the Promo, tion Public o h in examinations t ir, School i1 will be postponed until the following Thursday and Friday. A • general promotion of the pupils of our section is expected, . •Tho house of Mr. Jbh.n• Middleton is nearing completion. and will, when finished, present a fine appearance'not only as far as the exterior goes but also the interior, 'The rooms will be 'airy and spaeioue which will no doubt' add to its healthful condition. ' Mr. Edward Rathwell has completed the c,ernent .floor in his stables: Mr. Rathwell thinks it will be a most satisfactory job and.will be in the end. not only the. cheapest• but the • best kind of flooring.' • - • Mr. J. Thompson,L who had•• been previously packing• apples for • Mr. R. Elliott, has transferred his services and is now packingfor Mr. Albert. Ander- son, representative of Mr. Oantelon in this section. The Bayfield Line wilier/on eoon welcome a new comer, in the person of•Mr. BWil= lis ell of Porters' Hill who: wilt move .to the far rn vacated. by Mr. John Bea- com .Tite.latter,expects to move ,,(p his new :abode in London township about the latter end..of the. trionth. ' 11Iii1dtoton's .Corners. Annual Harvest Thanksgiving ser vices will be -held, in St. James' church on Sapidity next. Rev. E. 0, Jeiinings of Bayfield ilFofirclate;r. A special thank -offering is' asked for. A special `meeting • was • held in St. • Seines' church, Middleton, Wednesday evening, for the purpose of saying fare- well to Mr, JohnBeacolu, who is about' to.leilve for his: new home: in London. township.. •Me. Beacom has' been 'a faithful worker in connection with this .church and the fact that his services have been appreciated is evidenced by the number who turned out to bid him'God-speed, and. by the . following'. address which- was presented 'to him and' to ,which he. made aefeeling but suitable reply's• To Mr. John Beaeoft D> An Ms. .B1abt s -We, the mem- hers of the congregation ,of St; James'' church, Middleton, feel that•We cannot allow you tosever, your •.co,nneetion. with rain church and.00mmunity with outa few words from us, -expressive of the regard we always had for you and the good wishes we shall always enter twin for your welfare, ',While we can.= not hut feel that both you and the corn - felinity of. ominunityof. which you are aboutto be- coine a member, will be benefitted by. your removal from our Midst and that it was the Work of an Almighty Hand, yet• We are compelled to realize that in, you the shall lose an.honorable and :.up- right citizen and a most faithful and devout'servant of the. Chtirch.., During: the term of yourWardenship you nave •been largelyinstrumental in. bringing•'. about the marked 'change; which our • •beautitul and beloved church!has un-, dergone. • Your energy, and .Obristian • zeal will thus leave behind you a mon umena which•i.11 not of soon • be for' w gotten. We do not endeavor by these. sentiments in ,any way to reward you for your faithfulness. • We know that. the motive of . your services has been, a love •for. your.. Master and an earnestd'esire to carry en His work.the preformance of which dutyrequiies ne human reward or recognition.: But we would simply express our apprecia- tion Of thebrotherly affection and kindly interest which you have contin- ually sbown•on our behalf and in aid of the furtherenceand extentionof0hrlst's Kingdom here on earth. Our. heart- felt wish and earnest prayer. -;for 'your- self, your beloved wife and •familq is • that .clod's choicest blessings may abide with you .always. May yon :continue, the good work Which you have so faith- tuily begun, with greater earnestness. en your part, and with renewed strength from on .FTigh, and at.the, Great Tribunal,• may you listen' to ,the words: '•S'Vell done thou good and faithful servant." - ' Signed on behalf of the congregation, Ei;NEST B. SMITIT, incumbent, EDWAnn Wisu, Peoples' Warden, SOHN Miblmwrort, Lay Delegate. • Exeter.. Fire. --On Monday afternoon about 2.30 o'clock the fire alarm was sounded and it was soon discovered that the stable on the property occupied by Mr. Goorge Anderson, Andrew street, but owned by. Mr. Edward Gill of Grand Bend, was in flames, A very strong south wind was . blowing at the time and the names soon sprea•l to the eta - Ede north owned by Mr, Wm. David. son and then to the next one north owned by Mr. Wm. Horten. The three. buildings and their contents were totally destroyed,' Mr, David - son's loss will be heavy as he lost his buggy, cutter, robes, etc., besides ten cords of wood and hiswinter's coal. The fire is supposed to have originated by children smokingcigarettes in Mr. Andersons stable. The 'amount of in- surance is not yet known, Some of thedwelling houses close by taught several times from the sparks and. the firemen were kept busy for some • time to keep the fire from spreading. ---,MJames Jewell is improving. •lowly.—Beechnut `.picking is '.the • order of the. day*.lnrs. Whiting and dau• ghter, Miss Elizabeth, who have, been residents of our village the past fifteen years, left on Tuesday morning for Chicago where they intend to re- side in future. We wish them success in their new holne, 'Miss Whiting will be greatly missed as she wag a first -claps dressmaker• and did a large business here. West Tuckersinitli, t" altadaliaailt Mr.Me Conneil,our popular thresher, has had a steady season, net havind missed a day -since lie started out an will have another Month , of steady threshing before he winds up. Mr. John Murray of the INA End has rented the farm from Mr. John raxidsborough recently occupied by J. W. Ro g utled e'at the annual rental of $200 per year. He is Moving in his chattel this week, Mr, And Mre..Xtaney were guests'' 'of Mr. George e Cheekier of Seaforth on Eltutilay'r •' 'E CLINTON NEWS -RECORD. • -. t rmrtr ¶??? WWW mmU? m rrm >tr+nrrt? WWW Mr. Ephraim Butt and son Wil. V liam returned home front Mani• toba recently, They carne via Montreal andToronto. They say crops have never been known to be so good for some time as they are this year. Oats have been known to run .V 1.OG bus. to the acro. Wheat averages, about 27 per bus. to the acre. Mr. and Mrs, Frank Mellveen took in Dungannon Fair, also Mr. Robert Miller. Mr, Henry Beacom Sr., is at present' verm low, Mos, T. Mason of Base line ar>+ii, Mrs. Robert Mason of Clinton visited for, Chas, Matson, Tuckersmith. rieadbury Mr, and Mrs. F.J.Scotthave returned to their home in London township after a pleasant visit with the latter's. sister,Mrs. G. Scarlett. It was Mr. Scott's first visit to these parts and he Speaks in high terms of the country. Mr. and Mrs, J. Scarlett paid a visit to their many friends in Clinton and Goderich last week.. Mr, R. Pollard's new house is com- pleted and they have got comfortably settled, Mr. Pollard has, now got a house that is'a'credit to the neighbor- hood, Mr. G. W. Bill and Fred Scarlett were visiting at Mr. Dill's .parents in -Summerhill last Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. T, Jones, visited their daughter,Mrs..P. Muriay,in Varna on Sunday last week. Mrs. Mason Sterling of Goderich townshipis the guest of her father, Mr, W. udie, Leadhury, ° The farmers are making good use of the fine weather raising roots an pick- ingapples. The Apple packers are do- idtg a rushing business. The Ladies' Auxiliary. of St.George's church had a Very successful meeting at Mrs, W. Kelly's.. last week. The next meeting will he held at Mrs. Dristell's on 0ot,2ath. A full attendance is requested as the ladies are very -anxious to get their bale of goods ready for shipping. Servioe.wisl be held in St. Georgge's e�hureh; Walton, on Thursday (Thanksr- ,giving Day) at half -past two. .f. West Tueltersnlith. Dame Ruiner hes it that two of our young men will join the ranks of the benediet. One of them to -day (Thurs- day.) The other on Wednesday next. Mr. John Jarvis of Stapleton is sell- ing his household effects this week. He and Mrs. Jaryisintend going back to England in;a short time to take up ,their permanent home there, • We are sorry to'loose them as Mr. Jarvis has been an old resident]pere .and a good old Conservatiif'e Also Mrs. W. Stanbury of the London •Road returned home on Saturday even- ing • from a fortnight visit with her daughter in -Detroit.—Rev, Mr, Greene of Holmesville conducted ser- vices on this circuit in the interestsof the Million Dollar Fund, --..—Mrs Dick of Blyth is the 'guest of het daughter. Mrs. W. C. Landesborough.—Mr, T. Brawn of Seaforth wielded the ham- mer at'W..C. Lanilesgorough's sale on Friday last with his usual success. Goderich Township. • Notwithstandipg the, downpour of rain ther. was a good crowd at Mr. W. ai i t= Elliott's sale, .Heifer calves sold ..ab $70 to $85 while cows.reached $120. • The grade cattle also sold at good figures. HARDY' HAS RESIGNED, ROSS' IS NOOK PREMIER, Yesterdays :globe containedthe fol - owing.: The Honorahie Arthur S. Tardy, Premier of 'Ontario, ' has retired from oface as Prewier and Attorney-Goner/ill" and as a member of the Legislative Assembly, andhis resignation .ht4s been accepted by :His Honor the the ,Lieutenant -Governor. • The Ron. Geo. • W. Rot's:, hes ._ been sworn in as Premier and has assumed the duties of the office: ' Mr. J, R. Stratton, M. P. P., ;will be called to the Cabinet to fill the vacancy Gauss by Mr. Hardy's retirement. • .00 .00 2.00 OCTOBER 19 1899 mnirm mm1rr mmmm . mmm mmy mm Overcoats Single breasted, fly front, velvet collars,in black beaver and grey chevoits, an up. to -date coat in 3 galities, 3 prices. People whe have already seen this line say the beat anything theyhave ever seen. Cash buying and cash selling saves many dollars, 50 Cents Buys' the. greatest Undershirt or a pair of Drawers ever sold in thispart of the countr..;. It is a heavy'fleece,a- i that is s0 popular and that never brink andy r Y 1 ted, p p d e e s is bound to gi t'A satisfaction. We have a case.. of 1t bought direct for cash,- We are ordering another case of it if we can. get it at, the same price., Our south window is full a, of it this week. You might pay 75 cents in other places for no better. • VW". Big: Satisfactions.. That each month and each of our four big Deeartdients show increased sales this year speaks volumes in favor of the Cash System and that our effortsto give the 'buying publicgoods at the]owest possible price isa source of great satisfaction to us, and in anticipation of the better times this season and with such encouraging results of the cash system we have bought and have now passed into stock the' most extensive assortment forthis g g P season•for our 4 Departments that should met with approval by our numerous customers. �1.1�I►JI► JIUIIJII Toronto, October 17.••-•I6 wasdefin- itely stated in inside Liberal' circles last night that the expected changes in the Hardy. Government had 'already been made and that-ap-announcement '-- might be expected .within• the next day or, two, Hon. A. S. Hardy, ,Pre - Oder of Ontario, bas already 'resigned,. and will take a position on .the bench, either as Chief :J•ustice of the Court of Appeal, in.succession to Sir George Burton, or in some other position suit- able to hirci. The Cabinetwill be at once reorganized, with Hon. G. W, Ross. as Premier. The position. of At- torney -General is slated to go to • Hon. J. M. Gibson, and Hon. Richard Har- court is ont'down for the portfolio of .Education, Sion. William Harty, whose health has for a considerable time been a severe handicap to him in controlling the Department of Public Works, will retire while O. K. Fraser and Mr. J. R. Stratton willenter the Cabinet, the former as.. Commissioner of Public Works, and the latter prob. ably as Treasurer. Dates for the by-elections in the Va- cant . Provincial ridings . will be an- nounced at once, . and it is .understood that the, election in. West Elgin will. take place on Saturday, November 25. The Toronto Star, (Liberal) says The most logical and likely guess is that Mr, Ross Will . be Premier and Provincial Secretary ; Mr. Gibson At- torney -General ; Mr.Harcourb Minister, of Education ; Mr. Davis Minister of Crown Lands ; and other Minister of , a Public Works. It is known that Mr. Harccart has had an inclination towards the Educa- tion portfolio. With an actiye Minis- ter of Public Works,the Department of Provincial Secretary would be 'reliev- ed of half its work and give Mr. Ross ample opportunity to devote his ener- gy to the duties ot.the Premier's office, politically. ` It is the unwritten law that a Ro- man Catholic shall be taken into the Cabinet, but whether it will be Mr, Fraser or Mr. Latchford; of ;Ottawa , would be ,chosen has been & debated point. Mr. Peter Ryan has been men. tioned, but has been generally looked Upon as an impossibility. cAN YOU HIT THIS MARK OsSOIGTTIT oJLliSq TNTIXNO IYI PhIZfiS. Tho r84 ate ofinoroaso in tho circulation, of the Family Herald and Weekly Star during tho :past two, yYears has boon marvellous. The cir- culatiion September 15th 1800, was 117,8.59 full months hencep?ti Wh• oTcan will thou noaroat estiniatol Will the rate of .increase bb main- tained oritioreased4 Publisher and sube0riberii aro alike interested In this. The publishers after Family Herald subscribers who make the boot estimates the following cash prises Tho ones. Lion is -What will the . circulation of the Family Herald and Weokly Starbo for the issue dated Jqunary. 17th, 10004. Only • full. yearly subsorlptione will Tao Counted. No eemploe included. Vox tho that correct oetimete recolvod the publishers will .give $500.00 For the nearest to correct estimate the publishers will give s100.ii0 rot' the 2nd nearest to correct estimate tho publishers will giro ;50.00 For the srd neareet to eorroetestirrlate tho pubiisltors will give . t 25.00 For the no tuthirarost to oorrectostt:mato thOpubllshors will givooach s5 25.00 Vol the next 25 nearest to correct mitt - mete the liubliehers will givo each $2 $ 80.00 For the noxi 50 nearest to Correct esti. mate, aat l he publishers will give' ;5000 Ti1f0,I8 T1I2If,'Ott111 TO StIND YNr I estlmate the citculatton of the Family Beraldants'Colds•starter the fame Of Jaw nary 170,1000, Will be ......... ............ .......c„o copies 'Nance.,,., ..n„,nw,rrr,n,r,.rr rr,r adze Yrov, or state �1r timet08, drily elie1ved wihen Aeltdfnt4 a iklofarJ'w° a Y a isto� Ncatinlatmar+oaoty - 4 ' rani IJ 1111 JI►J1 UI► . , JIII JJ Ia►►N JIJI�I111l111. JJI N 1' ►JI111. hursday, Oet. 26th, Big Banalin Dag Hodgens.' TEAS R•WANTEDu BLAKE CIDER AND APPI,B 5 FORSALE. . Clans tlertltloato BUTT rW CR"ACTQRY Wonted ferS Statineon lar oto 1900 x):pp]loation y. w Teacher with 1St or 2nd ed 8 S No. rs Bros. 1. tlodorle i township', for the ear , unde i u of the xd od san gn p win�boroeaivtu by aturday, I�ov'cmhSt 9th, ' to noofz oufl , LOVETT_• LSp TT Oct, filth.1�. MUItPIIY, stio.-TtYeaer IW Apple Puttorana Jolly made from your own o. . a . t pin aft Mein h Whole and uwpeoled and I will make yon good .batter or jelly. Parties from adistanoo'can Wait for their butter by pryroviyan�yegqatanaemonJOH1vaq`1�t11Silf`, Blake. 001;. i.,,. Comfortable dwelling ltouac on east ciao of Albert Street, *regaining 7 reouis • hard and soft water and taunter of an Gore of band, fruit trees, oto. Will besold cheap ownerls 100. - mg town. Aptly to h pee v July 3. :OM liinoCiTton OARDOF THANKS. , I doaatre to take this mean a of thane the West Wa a waHoeh Mutual -Fire Insuranwce Cote• pae3 for thoir promptneaa In settling my claim for leAss of my reeldenoe from first and to, sat that 2 eau moot heartily reaommond the Wast Wawanoali to ovory ono who desiros to carry flrotnauranCo, HICHATWOWE, fa , .'