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"TRUTH BEFORE FAVOR." " PBI5CIPLEb NOT MEN. I. j. f* : 'I- : 701 32, Nfl 9 Flesherton, Ont., Thursday, July 11, 1912 W. H. TEDRSTON Experiences of A Fire Ranger The following forms a portion .f a private letter from a tire ranger in the noith country and wai not intended tor publication. It gives a vivid description of -.me of the incidents in a fire-ranger's life but does not touch on his greatest affliction bl-ick flies and mosquitoes they are taken for granted. Ed. Advance. URASSY RIVER, JL.VE 23 I hope you're not as home-sick as I have teen the last couple of days. If we could get mail it would be alright, but we can't. We left civilization on May 21 and since then I haven't seen a ncratch of mail. <>n three diflerent occasions we have been disappointed. .Expected to get a bunch on the 13th inst. but the poatma-ster had sent it to another postomce away south of here. A week agu two new men came in but only brought W. and S's mail, thinkicg they wouldn't connect with us. Disappoint- ment Xo. :i. We expect to go down to Pigeon Lake ou Tuetoay and may be able to get some mail there. Hope so, anyway. It you nsver went 5 weeks without a scratch of news _from anyone, you don't know how it feels and 1 hope you won't know, for it Un't very pleasaut. It us just rive weeks to-day since 1 got a letter. 1 don't know when I'll get the next. Chora and 1 had an exciting time yesterday on our trip for mail. There is a rapid about foul miles from here, which we have always portaged around. Yosterday we decided to run it and eo nailed bravely in. It isn't long, but is beastly wicked, and soon we saw we hid made a mistake. .The rocks were all well covered with water, so there w.i uo danger from them. However, tlio waves were mountains high, the water hooting along t about^twelve miles per hour and lu.slnuu; iu every directiou. We bad ju*t nicely got into the bad part when we were whisked over like a miaw, and bowled along with our heads above water, clinging to the upturned, canoe. Lots of fun : While we were still in swift water 1 got the canoe r ght- cd aud steered for the backwash near the ehure. We saved my camera and coat, a pail uf cooked beans and chum s weater coat. \Ve lost our Xe, my tiiiup line, a bottle of Hy dope, a pail, two pannikins, "Vnife and spoons and two meals of rice and raisins, tugar, salt, etc., as well as all the matches we had with us, ana put both cur watches out ol buaintss. That was about 11.30 a. m. We couldn't find any nmtche*, so lit u ou our pail of beans and cold fat pork, Did you ever Hy them cold / You nhould, just for the experience. They partly hllcd the cavity anyway, and we weie thankful they had been i>aved from the wieck. We got home atout eight and had a decent supper Chum and I have hid decent grub This year every couple bought their owt grub and wheu buying cut w bore in mind the fact that wo h id to eat it- therefore we have a good line. To-nigh we had vegetable soup, fi ied potatoes preserved peaches, two kinds of bannock and cocoa. That is a fair sample of ou evening ineil, with variations. The soup are in tablet*, making a pint euvh. Po ,,.;. i> are probably the greatest trea found in the bush, this year we bough a tin of them dedicated fl for about two pounds, or fifteen meals. Notwith- standing our good line of grub, however, 1 do long for a decent meal at home, but it's a long way off yet. It is great sitting up ou our big rock in the evening beside the camp nre, listen- ing to the voices of the forest. Far off there is the " binr " of a partridge drum- ming on his log, repoate'l soon after. Then there is a soft " thump, thuuip," near at hand, and two or three rabbits bound out on the lock, staie at us for a moment %nd scuttle away again, on e after the other. Chipmunks are always curious and frisk around with their quick, jerky imwementa. The lake is till as glass, reflect iui; the tteea and shore line s in a mirror. From some ditance up the shorw comes a slow splish and then another, and soon another ii CM leisurely leaving their beloved long lake grass for the night. The big bull frog has his place, too, with a strange guttural noise 1 never beard down soulh, and the other frogs entertain us with their steady trill. The echoes on the then down south and steadily travelling from there towards the east and up north, a sound distinct aud clear as a human voice, re-echoing again and again from every bay or inlet and from far up the river ro the north-east. Steadily the sound travels in a circle until it reaches the north end of the lake a couple of miles away. Here it seems to die out in a plaintive moan ; but a moment later it is heard in the north-west, clearer, mote distinct than aver then again all is still, drathly still, until the moose splashes once more, or the partridge drums. I love the evenings here, sitting by the camp fire or on the rock fctarin* at the till and shadowy water or the clouds in he north, still lighted by rays from below he hoiizon thinking of days gone by ud of days to come trying to read in a i|uid mirror whit coming days have in tore thinking, always thinking, and hiuking always of the sooth and civi- ization. Moose are plentiful here. One day we .i six all at once. Yesterday we saw a cow with two calves, pretty little thiugs. Ve also saw a b>ir swimming in the iver. We had visions of bear steak and based him, but he waff too near the bore and got away before we were able o head him or). We have to build a cabin--hiive got 15 ogs cut and peeled towards it, that's all. P. S. Juue 2> Gut our mail on Mon- lay, June 24. During the summer months mutlitrs : oung children should watch for any unnat- ural loosenese of the bowel*. When given prompt attention at this time serious trouble nay be avoided. Chamberlain' 1 ; Colic, .'bolero and !kiurrh<a Ktnicdy can alwasJi ? <!>-|a-iuled upon. Kor sale liy all dealer-. Eugenia Paragraphs Visitors from different parts for the holiday were : Mr. and Mrs. Landy of Hamilton at Mr. E. Morgan's ; Mrs. Dyre of Toronto and Mr. E. Smith of Markdale it " Laburuuni Villa." Dr. Stenhouse and wife of Toronto, and Mr. E. White of P. E Ixiaua, at " Fair View Villa." Mr. R. Hogg uf Toronto at Mr. R. Parks'^, Mr. Joe Armstrong of Mea- ford at Mis. W. Armstrong's, Miss Cri.- eldaMcKeeof Toronto and Mrs. Me- callum of Maxwell ar. Mrs. Joseph Ped- lar s, Masters D. Jamieson ind Harry Thompson, Mr. ind Mrs. T. R. McKen- zie of Portlaw ar Ir. Me Mister's : Mr. and Mr*. Rodert Purvis and son, Edwin, aud MLsi Cora Williams, of Toronto, at Mr. J. E. Williams: Mr. Irwi.i of Mea- ford at J. Armstrong's; Mr. and Miss Atkinson of Rock Mils at J. Latimer's ; and others, who ail think Eugenia the most pleasant place to |>end a good time. Mrs. Spcnce and daughter, Miss Kiiima, and son, Norman, have returned to the city af i er spending a very pleasant visit with Miss Duckett of "Pieatitnt Valley " They still think Eugenia the best place to have * go'jd tiro*. We are pleased to welcome Mrs. F. T. Cirr home again for the summer. Mrs. Wood burn is able to be around ag-iin after her accident. At present she is the guest tf Mine Duckett at her pretty home in the Valley. Stone Settlement Notwithstanding the warm weather, railroading is -uli the order of the day. Moruing and evening the White Hope Diakes its usu tl routut trip. Miss B. M. Wilson of Boothville, one of our past teachers, renewed old ac<|Uain- ances iu this vicinity on Saturday la->t. Mr. FrAiik Butler \ i-ited friends in our vicinity Tuesday evening of U.st week. Mis. James Fletcher >( Toronto re- turned home on Tuesday after vititiug tier mother, Mrs. John McLeoJ. At the close of school Friday, June 28, the scholars presented Mits L. M. Vasey with a jewel case and belt buckle. The address .is read by Miss Emuri Whi;taker and the presentation was made by Miss Bertha Fletcher, after which Miss Yasey made a fitting reply, bearing every e\ idence of deep regret at departing from those to whom she has been so faithful and helpful in every de- partment of the work. Miss F.va Small, B. A., accompanied by her uncle, Mr. H. Lawler. inspector of the Inland Revenue Department, Ot- tawa, called oa Mr. and Mr. D. Hill. Mr. D. R. Fletcher spent a few day* at the parenltl home. On Fridiy evening Mr. and M:-. W. Hill gave a farewell party to Miss Vasey, A very enjoyable evening was spent and we feel that the absence of Mus Vaiey will be keenly felt during the sunnnnr. Eighth Line, Artemesia Mr. Henry Lawler of Montreal visited the past week with bin brother, Mr. George Lawler. Mis Clark, our highly e.-teeuied tea- cher, has returned to her home in Orillia. Mrs. Parliament uf Paisley visited the p:isr week with her son, Mr. Jacob New C.P. R. Train For Mu.koka Diatrict Fast Limited Muskoka Express via Canadiaa Pacific leave* Toronto 12.10 p. in., daily except Sunday, carrying Parlur Car, Cafe Car and first class coaches making direct connection at Bala with steamers for all lake points. Everyone should endeavor to visit this delightful resort, especially those subject to hay fever, as the atmospheric con- ditions offer immunity from this malady. Full Agent. information frt>m any C. P. R. A Brant farmer went into the Walker- ton egg emporium laat Saturday and started to till his pockets with eggs He was discovered in the act, and shortly aftei leaving the building was captured by one of the firm who did a marathon down the street after him. Cn being taken back to the office of the company, Constable Fereu$nn was telephoned for and that official succeded in removing forty eggs from the pockets of the man. A charge of theft was tubie queotly laid against the offender, and on appearing Wfora Magistrate Tolton on Tuesday, the accused pleaded guilty to the theft and was let go on suspended sentence on paying the costs of the court, which amounted to $5.90, and lake at night are wonderful, heard tint ' promising to behave belter iu tb future. the fast, then behind us in the west, ' B/uce Herald. Mrs. A. Twuhy uf Draylon is visiting her parent, Mr. and Mrs. Parliament. M>. C. B. Wilton and children of To- ronto are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mr>. W. 0. H uiley. Miss r'l"Sie Clinton arrived h'.int roni the West 011 Kriuay, where she has been x isiting friends for the past year. Mr. Charles and M:-s Pear) Hanle\ ;ave a party U about seventy of their young friends Friday evening and .1 jleasttiit time wa* reported. Teleph-'i.in-: i- the order of the Jay on this line. Madge I'-ene Promotion Exam*. FKVKKKHAM CONTIM VTK..N S'HUL Form 1 to foriu 2 "Names in order f merit': Harry Field (honor*). Viva Scilley. Rjae Sayers, Mary Currnn. Jertrude Heitnian, Artie Wright, Wili'ttd Whewell. Marion Ferguson. KVKI.YN R. C'AVERLKV, Teacher. KKVEKSHAM Pl'HLlC SCH< OL Names in order cf merit .Ir. 2 to ir. 2 Mry Julian, Phlauey Sample. Sr. tf to Jr. 3 Nellie Spencer. Whewell, Kosie Brackenbury. Jr. 3 to r. S - Bertha Ha wton. rim'. MI. Reta Weldrick. Sr. 3 to jr 4 Emily Fenwick, Eva Arnolt, May Co!i|ulte, Viva Speucrr, Henry PeK'l), Muriel Irwin. .Ir. 4 to Sr. 4 George Whewell, Harry Burke, Miggie Loughfcd. Popular Atlantic Seaaboret ReaorU The Canadian Pac'tic has inaugurated f:ist train service with through sleeping cars lie-tween Montreal. Portland. Old Orchard Roach* Keimebunkpoi t. Me., also between Montreal and St. Andtew- by-the-Sea, affording every comfort to the most fastidious trveler. Conections with these trains can be made by le*v. iii-4 Toronto at i).00 a, m. and 10.30 p.m. from I'aiou Depot and 10.09 p.m. daily fiom North Toronto. Full partic- ulars, tickets, reservation*, etc., at any C. P. R. ticket office. The rural population of Canada in Wl was 3.924,3S4 ud the urban, 3,280. 444. The former shows an increase of 62.25 per cent since HUl, and the litter of 17.10 percent. Kimberjey Budget The recent showers have greatly im- proved the looks of the growing crop*. Mrs. Christopher Knott of Thornbury vi.-ited with Kimberley friendu the pa>-t week. The Kioiberley Women s IiiKtitute held a very successful meeting on the 3rd inir. in the town hall here. Mrs. McTurk of Middlesex county wa* the principal speaker, her subject being "Home and Country." Her nddresa was delivered in a very able manner. Mrs. James Oliver and little sou .lack, of Detroit, Mich., are visiting friends in this neighborhood at present. Mrs. Jus. Edinoul Curbelt of Duudalk is the guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Fawcett, "Rockview' 1 residence. Mr. Altert Smith f Duncan, vi-ited at his parental home on Sunday hut. Mr. Chas. Stuart of the Parry Sound public school stair has returned to his parental home for his summer vacation . Before leivmg, the Board met and offered Mr. Stuait the principalship of their schools, which speaks very veil for his sojourn iu the nuith. We under* stand however, that the orfer has been declined, as the responsibility U rather a heavy one, the coir bined public schools, cnt tii.iuu in all, seventeen rooms. Jlr. and Mrs. Hartley F- : >uid son, Lloyd George of Healhcote, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Ix?wi.- "ii Sun- day last. Miss Viola Ferguson is visiting friends in Ueathcole and Thurnbury at present. Mr. Edward Fawcett of Hea!hcoie occupied the pulpit in the. Methodist church on Sunday kvst. Mr. and Mrs. Hiuh Hammond of Pricevill>, visited with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Hammond, a few days lost week . Mr. and Mrs J. H. Fawce-.t ai.d son \\ i.iuer, also Mr. Willis .uid Arthur Court, all of Collinswood, motored over to Kimberley on the 1st n<l spent the day tithing. TheyVsucceeded in securing a .{ui:e a number of speckled benutiex. Mr Otto Bilker of Vandeleur \ iMi with his cousin, Wellington Fawcett, a few days Ian week. Mr. Ashley Fawcett of Calliinder. spent the 1st. at the parental home here. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Striker and uim'y <>i Cullmgwood. visited .it Mr. ami Mrs Rufus Wickens' ou Dominion Day. Vuite a number from here attended the C. O. F. celebration at Vandeleui on the First. Among the sports w;is baseball game between Vandeleur ami Kimber!ey, the former winning by !>- After the laseball match a football game was played between Kimberley anti Wodehouse. As ututl the Wodehouie Rovers proved no match for the Sham- rovks, the score being 2-1 in favor \ Kimberley. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Surbury and fam ily uf Toronto are visiting friends in this neixhborhoi>d at present. Kimbeiley and Eugenia played friendly game cf haseb'ill on Friday last at Engviiia. The visiiing team won by Fever sham Items Ceylon Mr. Thorp Wright nd Miss Wright, A very heavy electric storm passed j West Toronto, came up m the Grey Old over tin* village on Saturday afternoon ! Boys' excursion aud called on frieajd*. The lightning struck willow tree in Mies Snowden, Guelph, U visiting at front of R. J. CoUjuette's house, only ' jj r j a few feet from it, and Mis. Colquette | and a liule girl wbu was in the bouse at Mr. and Mrs. P. Thilde*u, Mark- .dale, spent Sunday at Mr. A. Gilchcis''s the 'line felt the shock. Other members I of the household did nut feel it. It was Mrs ' Mitchell, Toronto, i. visiting her a close call. We always was led to believe sulter ' M "' Fnulk CwrM " d otkl that lightning never struck willow trees. Miss Lizzie Hudson has returned to friends. Mr. and Mis. Xorru. Singhampton, after a few day, visit with ' Dent . a few * *" ** l-Uer' S *> her mother, Mrs. John Hudion, of the garburb*. Miss Sadie *: Mr. H. Miss F. McKee of Tonuto is visiting with her mother, Mrs. Win Davidson f the 12th line. Miss Munroe of Collingwood 's visiting it-r cousin. Miss Ltura Bucking.'iam, on he iL'th line. The Orange Bretheren ->f L. O. L. 085, Fever-ham, and 140f>. Rob Roy, ttended service at Buckingham church ii Sunday Afternoon. The Rev. J. . 'himis^er of Maxwell pretched in xeellent sennop to HURT 5pttlall*t in diseases ol IIM Eye, Ear.Nose and Throat Office--30 f'th St. West, Qwcn Sound At the Rflvere house. Markdale. 2m: Thursday each month from 8 to 12 a. no. DumNlk, 1st Thursday of each mouth. Portkw. Mr. George FUher had the misfortune receuily to cut his foot severely with an axe. Mr. Orr of Toronto visited with his brother-in-law, Mr. W. A. Morton. recently. Mr. and Mrs. J . W. Bates of Toronto visited wirl. the Utter s mother and other relatives here. Mr. J. Cairns. Mrs. CoiuUey and Miss Edith. Proton sration. Mrs. Wibxin and Love, Toronto, are vUitors Love's. Miss Xill-i McLeoJ, Toronto, spent the holiday with her parents. Ms- Lilian Hut ledge, Oraugeville, speLi Sunday with her moiher. Mr. D. McKenzie. Feversham, spent Friday with Bis lister, Mrs. S. Hemphill. and Mrs. .i.d Mi. McKinnon, Orillia, is this week x:-iiiiig t Mr. liemphiU'*. large congregation, j Rer. Dr. Caldwell of Owen ound |ga\e.t very inierrsling aud instructive address to a large congregation in the *" | Orango hall Sunday afternoon t the The Di .- many -i lends were pleased to see and hear him. Some who attended this service from a distance were : Messrs. Buchanan and George Wai ling, Vrtndeleur : W ra . and S. Car- ton, Mrs. W. Stuart, and W. Rosa. West Toronto : Mr. Davis, near Maikdale. Mr. *nd Mrs. Alex. English, Kodt Mills, spent -Sunday wi'h .). Kngliah .t:iil family. If you an; a housewife von cjutii'it ably b'p* to in; healthy or txu'iliful by ng iluhe*. *weepinir and : iir,- in>m- all day. and crawling into bed dead timl at light. Y.HI must 'frt out into th- uucn air and sunlight. If VIMI tio this every day aud iee)> your itomach and bowels in ${ order takinit Chamrii-rlain H Tablet- when iieed- ~i. you nboitld become bah hculihy and brr.iitiful. K"r -ale by all dmlear*. Dundalk The local section men returning from their work Saturday evening luckily discovered a broken rail at the Grand liver bridge. A derailment at the place would no doulit hare been attended with I very serious results to thi; night express The public school picnic held 4 week | from Toronto. A couple of hours work ago Friday proved a very enjoyable ) replaced the rail. affair 'o the pupila and others who at- tended. A pleasing feature of the proceedings was the presentation to the retiriiijt teacher. Miss Watson, by the pupils, of a beautiful jewel cuse and the following address : Miss WATSON -Dear Teachvr. W,.. the pupils of our school, having learned with ri'grei that you ;ire about to leave us, in bidding you farewell we wish to express our best wishes for your future welfare. May God. the giver of all good things, guide and protect you through this life, and richly bestow upon you an abundance of true happiness and prosperity whevere your lot may be oa--t. As t slight token of remembrance of the plessant aud profitable months we hive spent together, we ask you to accept this jewel cose. Signed on behalf of the pupils of S. S. No. >. Artemesia, Aleta Lyons, l.u'i Pedlar. Mr. J. F. VanDusen returned from ' two weeks visit in Chicago. He was in the "windy" city when the Republican Convention wss at its roughest, and was favored with a seat in the Coliseurn. He has ome stirring stories of the scenes which he witnessed. Uerall. Victoria Corner* Intended for Last Week. Mis. Heard spent the holidays Toronto. Misses Jessie W ruer of Toronto and cousin. Bella of Otterclifle, visited the former's brother, Hugh Warner. Mr. and Mrs. Partner of London speu the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Steven and Mrs. Miners. Also Mr. and Mrs. AiT.tnd and family motored across for 1st of July and visited at Mr. Stevens. Mr. James Best h'is returned from the West. This Week's Hems. The vaiden party mid children's services on Sund.ty and Monday wen* well an ended and all.enjoyed themselfes. The luistioge boys who it would sem had been to sleep, suddenly wakened up aud grasped the bat in such a manner that we are afraid it hardly showed pohtness to thir company, therefore we refrain to give the innings. rUin at last, but the most of it etm to be going around us. Born To Mr. and Mrs. Wiil Moore ou July 4th. daughter. Died M>\\TBvh, -At Pricevilleon Sunday. Jol/7, 131S, l*onld McArthur, aged 71) ytars. The Peterboro Examiner on Is the street the devil's school for children. The Examiners advice in regard to young girls and the dangers they are exposed to on the street is quite to the point. and equally true of other towns as of Peterboro. If parents could only be made to realize the ^eriousoe" of it, there would lie MTV much less night 'gadding'' of young folks about tht streets than there is. Ninteen cows were killed by a light- ning bolt in Madi.c township, Ontatio. Jewelry A Splendid Stock from which you may readily make A Satisfactory Se- lection. We car- ry Photo Supplies. W. A. Armstrong, Jeweler FLESHERTON, - ONT. French Dry Cleaning \Vt? have put in a French Dry Cleaning Plant and axe prepared to do this work ou short notice aud at reasonable prices. A method introduced by the Ftench for the purpose of cleaning the liuest a well a the heavier garments worn, such as wool, felt, linen, cotton, leather, gloves, fur, feathers, straw, la.-.- and water- proof goods without washing or shrinking them so as not to get them out of shape or : ule the most delicate fabric trimming. The fact is well known that s garment of silk or wool, if steam cleaned or washed, can never be pressed into shape, and it taken all the oil out of the wool ; so that goods will never wear or look aa wel! again besides shrinking the gooiis. Therefore, figuring the small extra expense of Dry Cleaning, uo no one can atford to take chances of hnvine their work done other- wise. Many household Articles, such as curtains, table covers, drape*, etc , that would be- utterly ruined if washed, cun be dry Cleaned, thus restoring then to their former beauty and usefulness and will not cause them to fade or the olers to run. The Dry Cleaning Process prevents the cariying of contagious diseases on garments thus treated ; it is also a disinfectant and moth preventive. THE UP-TO-DATE TAILOR S.J. BOWLER, BUSKIN BLOCK, FLESHERTON, ONT.