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11^' JFksfetrtott attt^. niAiir. •• TBUTH BBFOBE FAVOE." â€" " PBINCIPLEb NOT MEN," V3L.XXni. NO 1167 Flestierton, Out., Tliursday, January 389 lQO-4 W. H TriiiBgroN, FSS5S?. PEOPJBBTOB r » I Big ^ Bargains For Next ilonth ^ i^ I W, A. Armstrong, j| 3 JEWELLER 1^ ^ FlesfT»Hcn, Strain's Block IF ^ i THE FARMEli he farmer leads do E Z Ufe. >â- - Tb« C D sows will rot, '-'<'' And when at E V restJ ffotu fftrtftt His bones all A K lot. Id D D 'has to struggle "hard ToE K livmcottt ; If I C frosts do uot retard His crops, tberc'II bo a drought. Tbeliirod L F baa to par _. â-  -. Are awful A Z, too ; v'^ '.^ .-'â- >: r^ Tbey C K rest wbdO bia's away, Ncr auy v^zk will do. Itoth N Z cannot make to meet. And then for A D takes Some boarderHâ€" fierce they B T eat And £ QO money mokes. Of little V<: aads thU lite ; Sick in old A G lies ; The debts be O Z leavei hia wlft And thou in ^ C dies. -â-  H I) â- - Old Fo!ks Can't 5tand Harsh, punrina: mediciaa, but invari- ably fiud Dr. HamUton's Pill ut Man- Drake and Butternut th» mildeat care for cuDstipatiun and sick hevdachx. No (griping pitiiKs, aare cure, price ibc Us* ouly Dr. Bauiiltun's Pills. Kliabcrlcr Intenddl for last week Mr. Charlus Stuart, principal of Priee- ville public kIiooI, spent Suuday at tbe }iareutal home here. Mr. J. M. David treated his Orange brethren t* an oyater supp«r on Saiurdaly cvauiiig of Ust week. A remarkable feature of tbe late Tote •II local option in Euphrasia towDKhip.WttS the Urge rote iKilIvd in favor ut it it> Kiraberlejr and Heathcnte. where two iM'teU were f»rroerlj aixilished. Tbi* •bows 'XJQclusivrly that public ogJMon is in favor of local option. Uiw Helen Huid spent Sunday at the parental h<}ine hrro. Miss Aanle Scott, princip«l of Eugenia pnblio school, spent Sunday at the par- ental home here. Mr. Ed Hard F»wcet>. of Heathcote, visited friends hereon Monday last. Mr. Jasper Stunrt sient Sunday with a ffiend on the ninth line of Artemesia. ** V\ hat does this mean Jasper T' Mr. Robert K. Kawcett and Mims Ethol £eotl are the dulrgatesappoiiilsd toattend 4he Epworlh Leauue convention at Flesb- ertoii till January S6th. Mr. A. Bunia of Clarksburg visited friends here on Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs. R. Walker of Man-toba spebt Sunday with tbe formcr'a brother, Mr. Jaioes Walker, of this place. â-  I »»» 1 a â€" â-  â€" - â€" â€" Catarrh, Pncumooia, Con- sum ptioa Death's fateful trinity they sre often cstllwd. Cstarrh is tbe firsr. MaKS, pneu- monia often follows, and c«iisump:ioo finally exacts the full penalty. This can all be averted by uaini; healing, balsamic Catanhosone,Hn antiseptic that penetrate* air cells of the lungs. Cstsrtho»>ne reaches the e»tii-e uiucooa surfaee of the tbraat and breathing apparatus ; it carries health wherever it ifoes, brings instant relief and is ahiolutely cert&in to cure. Don t delay, <<et Cstatihosone lo-day. It means health, certain cure Two months' treatment $1.00, trial six* 26e. Catorrh- vaonu IS Kuatauteed. Cbncert at^Bitceirth The I. O. F. concert given at Ci^enia on b'riday, January 21st, was a ({rand success, iiotwitbstauding tbe condition of the roads. The hall was fairly well filled, everj'oau havinif c4.>mfortable sitting room, wtth a few standing. Tbe program was one of ihv: choicest that we have bad tbe extreme pleasure of libteuiog to tor some time, and t hose who were not presep.t massed a treat. The proi(raDi was ctjm- iiieciccd with Mr. Wesley Buskin occupy- oiit the chair. Misa Pearl U'Ncil, reader and elocuiiontst, was a special feature of the evening. We must say that «h« has a very merry and mirthful manner in delivering her pieces. She possesses a {wlished and graceful manner,and brought great applause from tbo audience ou each appearance. One ihiiig'ns certain, that llus U'Neil did uot disapppoiut ihn people of Eugenia, in her pleasing and elui<i>ut manner as au entertainer, and doubtless she will bo hnarlily wel cunied should she return at some future time. Mr. R. J Pedlar, comedian, who for some tiwe Ti&s been in the world of singers, but who has not yet appeared a great deal, greatly aurprised the people of Eugenia on this ucca.sion. We are pleas ed to note that Mr Pedlar is fast improv inij as a coenic ainger, and ho most as suredly tilled the expectfitions of the audience. Uis voice is greatly impioved aud he is becoming much more talented as a comic siniier. M-((3ars. Sam Osboru and .Archibald McDonald gave a number of select violin »olo», which were much appreciated and heartily eiici>red. Mr. D. K. Preston, H. C. V., gave an inter- ei"tlDg and instructive addreaa on the bei-efita derived from the I. 0. F.aociety, and was listened to wiih deep interest. Miss Ida Osborn, a^coinpaniat, gave a choice solo. Dialoi>ues, recitations, etc., Were aiven by other local talent. The progr^im was brought to a close by all singini! the Natuiuil Authem. 'ihe water in the Beaver ia so low that our powers hare are suflFrring and machin- ery can only run at about one half the usual speed. If all the water is switched off from our falls what trill become of Eugenia as a pleasure resort during the summer ? That is the (luestion we Eugenia people are aiiking ourselves. Tbe loss of the falls ineaua the loss of our charm for visitors. But we suppose everything beautiful mtist give way before 20th century mammon worship, and it is even singular that we have been overlooked so long. Mrs.Soloiuon Turner has returned from so extended visit with friends in Picker- ing and Toronto. Tte A Great Winter Tbe stona that broke the camel's back came to us on Sunday in the ahape of a genuine western blizzard â€" high wind, piercing cold and tbe air tilled with icy particlea which cut into the 6esh like red hot coals. Un Monday mornine the traiu from Owen Sound arrived at 11 a. m., and the Toronto mail was not delivered here until about 4 p. m. Cotiaiilering the condition of other roads the C. P. B. has given us remarkably good service here durins; ihi^ season of storms. The Graad Trunk brnuch lines to the west of us are snowed under and very few trains are getting through. Tbe freight service on all lines is paralyzed and business all over the country is practically at a stand- stiU. In addition to the immense quantity of snow we have experienced soiue record cold snaps. Fifteen below zero is the coldest we believe that has beeu recorded here, but at Winnipeg ou Sunday it hit them at 45 below. At some Oulario points it reached 25 below. The conditions, though exasperatinir, have their humon'Usside, however. As an iiisUiice of the difficulty found in traxel these days a deapatcb from Strat- foid â-  ya: TheGrai.d Trunk has a hockey team on its bands, the Listowel Juniors having been rusticating in Stratford and vicinity at the company's expense. <"hi Wednesday night the Listowel Juniors played in Woodsu>ck On Thursday they arrived in Stratford, but the uorth line was blocked, and the company pat them up at the American Mouse. On Friday they were sent to Guelph, in an etf^'jrt to get them home via Palmerston. The line waa blocked and they returned to Stratford. On Saturday an attempt was made to get them home to Listowel direct, but they stuck at Kewt^^n, and oame back here. Latei on that day they were packtd off up the Ooderich line, to pi nomo via Winr^ham and At- w<H«l. They stuck at Clintot and were expected Uick in Stratford htst night. Tney have not arrived, however. The north seems to bo cc-upletely cut oft. Seven engines were stalletl on the Wiar tun line Sunday and Monday. If ti>e Listowel hockeyists return they will likely go to Loiidou, where they ard due to play on Tuesday night. Chaimer's Church The annual meeting of Chaimer's Pres- byterian congregation, Fleabertcn, was held in the cnurchon Thursday afternoon, the 21st inst. Mr. Jaa. MoMullen, chair- man of the board of mauagers, presided, and Mr. John Sheppard was appointed secretary. After the reading of the min- utes, the pastor. Rev. L. '>V. Thom, gave the report of the 8ssetoo,ftrst dealing wit-h its general aSd regolar work, eecrihdly in- timated that a new department hnd beeu made in the administration of the Lord's supper to provide individuals in the aick chamber, and this had been done on three different occasions, which was felt to be a privilege in the bcssiona and a rich means of grace to Gid's afflicted ones. Per- sonally the pastor expressed his thanks to the board ol managers for their (idelily and promptness on the execution of their work, which made it pleasant both for the treasurer and himself. He also expressed his gratitude to Ihe treasurer, Mr. J.Black- burn, for the efficiei.t and masterly band- linv of the finances of the congregation , The quarterly payments had been larger than even before aud had been paid promptly. lie further stated that the work on the field had Ijeen somewhat in- terrupted when absent attending the gen- eral assembly, and again during the past two months of unprecedented stormy weather, during which time there had not been an average attendance at any of the aervices, s<'merimea not even a third. Glad, however, to slate that real and sub- stantial progress had been uMtde. We commenced la.st year with a membership of 122, and allowing for removals during the year 1903 we commence this year with a net gain of 7, so that as the roll now stands we have 129 of a membership. The treasurer's report was read by the pastor. It WHS a model report, able,com- prehensive, and concise. It showiid the finances of ihe congregation to be in a sat- isfactory condition. In dealing with the mortgage of the church the face value at present is 8400, which matures in full on Fell. 1st, 1905. Agaiiist'thia we have in addition to meet accruing interest a de- posit in the bank of 9366 ; cash now in treasurer's hands $14, unpaid subscrip- tions 873, which if paid, and he trusted those owinu will endeavor soon to do so, would give an asset of 9453. The finan- cial statement shows the Sabbath school. Christian Endeavor aud Ladies' Aid to be ill a prospttrous financial condition. Each have met their liabilities for the year and have a suus; balance of caah on band. The Ladii-a' .4iid society is worthy of c«m- ineiidatioQ for the manner in which they have from year to year sustained their funds and relieved the maoaging board of a considerable sum for manse rent and taxes. On ilie adoption of this report the meeting proceeded to the election of managers. 'The three retiring member* of the board were Messrs. Cairni, T. J. Shtppard and W. Buskin. The members elecM were Messrs. Cairns, T. J. Sheppard and Loudon Wm. Wright to serve for thiee years. The treasurer was re-elected. Tbe organist, Mrs. <ToB.UIack- buni,was elected at same salary with Mr. T. J. Sheppard as choir leader. Mr A. S VaiiDusen was Appointed as auditor. Mr. James McMullen gave an excellent atldress on the propriety of the united con- gregation putchaaing a manse. He show- ed It to bw a necessity. First they had been notified to leave the rented house at the end of May. Secondly he did not know of a suitable hoase to rent, but he knew of houses for sale and he considered the present an opportune time for the coiigregNtKHiS to buy. It was on motion carried that the managers look out for a auiiable bouse, find out terms, etc.,and be prepared to report at an adjourned con- gregation meeting to b« held in the church on VVednesday, the 3rd of February, to which meeting the congregations of Eu- genia and Prot<m Station, would be in- vited. It was also uiiaiiiinously agreed that the ladies of Chaimer's would provide and aorve rcfreabiaeuts to th* visiting congregations. A GREEN TAG SALE. 4 TO 2 OFF* WINTER GOODS AT McFarland, Stafford & Co.'s Big Store MAIJKDAtE, 0>:XA1<I0 Too riany Goods I That's what's the trouble now. The continued storms and bad roads have played I havoc with our sales of Winter Good8,and we admit tha fact we've ton many. There's I a way to get nd of them, but only one way to do it quickly, and that's the way we're going to do it. We've put the knife away deep into price<,»tia i.i many cnsea not I only plunged deep but taken off an extra slice to make a nure thing. We've made up I our luinds to take a stiff loss cm maay lines to move them out in a hurry. We uka : stock next month and waiit the tables and shelves all cleared of winter goods. LOOK ! FOR THE GREEN TAfi ic tells the story â€" and remember the first here gets thi best selection. j We have 29 of this season'.s mantles left. They are the latest 1903-04 styles. Each one has a green tag attached which tells the former and reduced price. We havt made three prices iu the lot, as follows : â€" LOTl I 7 Ladies' Mantles, regular 3.50 to 6.00, i green tag price only 1.90 I LOT 2 I 5 Ladies' MantIe8,4o inch curl cloth, lined 1 all through, box back, raglan style, our i leader this winter at $5.i/0, green tag I price 3 90 LOT 3 17 Ladies' Mantles, the choicest styles and cloths wo have had this aeaaon. Beavers, Friezes, Curls, etc., in fawns, greys and blacks, regular prices were >», f 10, and 812 each. Green lag price- 5.9«" FURS 30 TO as PER CENT OFF. We are determined to reduce the FUR STOCK now when everyone needs furs. By I Uking 20 per cent, and 25 per cent, off the price you know just whst a bargain you can secure. This discount in Lxdiea .^strachan Jackets means : $22.50 Ladies Astrachau Jackets $16.00 30.00 " " " 24,50 32.50 " " " 26 00 j These Jackets are all bright glossy aven curl, strong pelts, high storm all guaranteed to give entire satisfaction. 836 00 Ladies Aatracban Jackets $28 Od 40.00 " •• " 32.50 45.00 " " " 37.50 collar, and I 86c. MEN'S SHIRT AND DRAWERS I FOR 58c. ' 68 Men's pure all wool ribbed Shirts and I Drawers in heavy weight, stamped un- shrinkable and Sold in regular way at 76c and 85c. each. We will sell tke kit white they last at each 68 60c. SHIRTS OR DRAWERS FOR 39 78 Men's Sanitary Wool Fleecvd Shirts and Drawers in all sizes, ribbed cuff on sleeves and splendid wearing goods, extra heavy ; sold in regular way at 50c. and 60e., to clear tbe lot we have put them ua the bargain onunter at eaeb 39 McFAKLAND, STAFFOI^i:) & CO SPECIAL INDUCEflENTS FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE. 14 Men's alt-wool Tweed Suite 97 and |8 for 6.00 12 Ladies' Fine CoaU, 97.50 and 99.00, for 5.00 I A large assortment of carpets, arranging i in pric* from 20c. to $.125 per yd t j An extra good itock of Horse Blankets on hand .and we are selling ihem st the lowest living prices known. Also a full range of Men's Heavy Footwear, aueh aa Felt Boots, Heavy Rabbers, Moccasins, Lag- gings, etc. 20 Men's Heavy CIst*rs,gnod valve at 96 1* only Men'a Pea Jacketa,on sale at 3. W SO all-wool Men's Sweaters, worth 91.00 f"' «6e, 60 yds. crash toweling, worth So.yd. for 7 pr- gray wool Blaakete, to clear nuk at 91.90 pair 13 Men's Cardigan Jackets, reg. 91.60. f<" 1.19 Men's Kid Glove*, ragalar price 90c. aa-l 91.00, for SOc. per pair A Reduction in Groceries A Family Necessity It is a remedy capable of affording immediate relief to the hundred and one ailments that constantly arise. It may lie a Cold, perhaps toothache, neursluia, pain in the back, â€" use Nerviline, rs more penetrating, pain subduing and powerful than any other liniment. Nerviline is at least five times stronger than ordinary . remedies and its worth in any household can't b* over-astimated. For man or beast Nerviline is a panacea for all pain , and costs only 25o. per bottle. Buy Ner- ! to-day. I M»« i Laurel mail bag had a pretty interest- iii|; m-shap recently. It is told sbi>ut by the Laurel correspondeut of the Orante- viUe Banner aa follows : "Liturel mail bag Went astray la.<t Tbutreday miming, and residents of this commtt<iity would likvly have bad to go withont their mail hsd it not been for the elfortaof our post- master, Mr. A. Kwing. U svenis that, when tbe nail clerk tbr«w the bag f^>ul 6 lbs good Japan tea for 91.C0 lbs Ceylou Black tea 1.00 13 lbs. best selected raisins 1 00 25 lbs. beat Tapoica 1.09 25 Ika. fresh Figs 1.09 90 large bars soap, teg. U^e for •e.pr.bar A nice assortment of FatKy Cilassware to Choose for Xmas Qiftt. . ,^ • \V. HOCKLEY HlKbest prices p«id lor Fowl and Butter.. . . Proton Station. the train while passing the station, it struck against a luuik of snow, ami, rolling into the t'sck again, was cauitbt in the wheels sod carried up the line. Mr Driv- er, the msil carrier.gave up the search for the missing bait and rxturiied home with- out it. Mr. Ewing went to th>3 station and starting north f'om there found the letter parrels .tonedistance up the track. The bag aud uews;»pers were recovered at Crombie's station, three or four mlle^ north . Mr. Ewing had n« light task gath- ering up the scattered mail, and did fw>t eet home until night. Tho letters ran •- through in good condition, but srune of liapers were ground up m rather Ik.d ahape." The Reform candidate in North Oxford was elected on Monday by a aiajorily of 782. '»•