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'l‘he regular fortnightly meetine of the W. (J. T. U. was held in the usual place on 'l‘hnrsday the 5th instH the President in the chair. After the preliminary exercises, committees were heard from and reported satisfactorily. Ten new members joined. The children are going into the Band of Hope wurk with great enthusiasm and eagerness. There 6* a. membership now of over a. hundred and the number is being increased at every meeting. An entertainment by the children is spoken of and should it come elf something racy may be looked for.-- [Par-:93 Uonmrren] Canadian Manufactures. Go to Hodgson‘s for your Shirtings and Cottons. both in endless variety at Sacrifice Prices, also double-fold H‘heetiugs. ' Temperance Lecture- f ‘BKDERS will be rcwived u ) till one o‘clock on Saturday. that 01 um]. or the lmildiuu o! a fikutiuu Rink. in the vulagu of Benvortou. The luwust ur any Ton-lot not necessarily accepted. For puticulnrs. apply to MCUILLAN BROS-L. Ranvartou.Anril Nth. Its-m. Benetton, Thorah Township Council will meet un Saturday next. The village council meets on Monday evening. HIghest Price. ‘n n. - Accldent. A little son of Mr. Jas. J. Glover. had the misfortune to fracture his coliar- Lone, by falling from bed on Monday night. Dr. Grant was called in and the Mtle one is on a. fair way to recovery. Morse Bills. Those \\ ho require Horse Bills should give the EXPRESS a call. Wehave a good assortment. of cuts and guarantee a ulean job at a reasonable pnce. Council Meetings. The temperance lecture 0“ Monday evening by the Rev. M. L. Pearson, of Lindsay. in the Methodist church was hugely attcnded. The Rev. gentiemau gave a. very interesting and enthusiastic discourse which was fully appreciated. All 7 ‘ Tenders Wanted. Benetton. April Nth. when he will he plaased to receive orders for all kinds ut‘Ciazurua and Wei] Pumps, em. Peas at R. Duusheath’s. Beavertou. Bag. to uutil‘y the public 0! this locality that 116 ml] be at tho ‘HAMILTON HBUSE,’ BEAVERTON, â€"-Szma:action Guai‘éntead. in ovary-â€" â€"respcct.â€" __(,0._ Pump Repairing prmnptiy attended to and Charges Moderate. '1'? Kinds of Firewood for sale and delivered to any part of the villageâ€"4’. McMillan Sons. Beavertuu. Returned. Mr. Jun. Caldm'. who has been doing business for several wars in Charlotte. North Carolina. and lately in Loclqmrt, PUMP-MAKING! N. Y... returned home to ins {M111 here but Friday and 111te11ds to remain. M1. M. C. Cameron. also returned {10m ‘aliforuia on Saturday 300.000 Shlnalea Wanted. -_- . n - "film: will mm 100.000 shingles, 6 inch clear butts in exchanger tor ii’gfigona. Buggies. Cutters or Sléighs.‘ P, Mchqu $1 Sosa, Beavcrtou, Out. A Suggestion. It is sligummd that the Canadian Lam-0mm Association oruanizo a. new disnict. this ye ar, to he composed of Ncafurd Brmlfmd. Nemnmket. Rich- moud Hill and Orillia Juuinrs, and pro- bably Markham and Beavertou.â€" "Packet." Look Hem. Take \our Cash and got vour Goods no Hulnsnns Clearing Sale 10% less than um "01190 111 tow]. Paper Doors. Thc paper (Innrs now coming into use an: chimed to possum the advantage owr wnn'l uf noiLlu-r shrinking.swalling, (smoking nnr “nu-ping. 'i‘lu‘y are form- u‘n ui‘ an think pupur hunrds. stamped and muuldwl into punch mul glazed to- LS?" At a low price in sum tn Fell. We mo. sellingofi our stock of film homo- mmlu Blankets ut fmm 83.00 per pair, Flmnmlq.’l\vcc:ls, Full Cloths. and all utlmr gnmls at the sumo low price. If you Want tn got Bargains. mum oarlv and got your chuico. C. ’1'. Young. Bui- vortun Woollen Mills. Arrival. The spring lrinls have arrived (luring Hm week in numbers. the "Mm nro musi- ml with the notes of the lDllNSlilIll‘tl. while the spring robin lmalwcmnu so mum-rum tlmt he lms ceased to ho A nuvcl ty. H- -tlu-r “itll aims and potmh. and Hum mllod thrmluh hoavy rnllcm. After heiny cow- rod “itll a Hate: proof coating and than one that Is lirenrnnf they am painted. vmmshud and hung In the usual way. A Good Artlcto. WEDNESUBY of Each Week- ‘W ahféd; THUS. HODGSON. '«Brurrrwu Plural film! FRIDAY. APRIL 13.1688. mm fmlrrrtistmrnm. Chiidren cry (or Having bought out Messrs. Harrison Leslie of Beaverton. I bee: to say I have opened up business again in the old standâ€"next door to the “Hamilton House." I therefore trust though I have been past four years that all our old patrons and public in general will again extend to us the same favored with in the past, which I shall always endeavor to merit and hold by fear department of the business well assorted with all the new and fashionable away from Beaver-ton for the liberal support and confidence we were dealing and right prices. You will find every Goods of theseason consisting of NEW AND STAPLE DRY GOODS. NEW AND FASHIONABLE DRESS GOODS, NEW AND FASHIONABLE TWEEDS, NEW AND STYLISH NECK TIES. NEW AND BEST MAKE OF BOOTS SHOES, NEW AND FRESH OROGERIES. NEW AND FANCY GLASS AND CROCKERY WARE. NEW AND FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. MOURNING GOODS, A SPECIALITY. You will find the Blillinery Department especially attractive this summer as Miss Lee. (formerly with Messrs. Harrison 4; Leslie and Whilst! services I may sny I have been fortunate in securing) has selected a large and elegant stock or all the latest designs uud novelties in the trade consisting of ENGLISH. FRENCH and NEW YORK FASHIONS with beautiful trimmings to mntch. As Miss Leo is a [nest accomplished Millinor owing to having had a long experience in New York, we say with every confidence we can suit and please all who may favor us with their patronage. Tru- ting you Will call and see us the first time. you M‘u down. TEN PER CENT DISCOUNT FOR CASH Highest, Price Paid for BUTTER AND EGGS and taken as Cash. Any Amount. W nutcd. \i w Ewgggfi gmrfimgmfl .wPlcasc noto the following : EVERYTHING CUT AW TEN PER CENT. CHEAPER. We keep the Largest. Stock mulby for the best class of Goods 111 oar lino. From a long experience we know Cloth when we see it as we lmy personally, we know just what suits our trade. lstâ€"We BUY FOR CASH and thus save large discounts. 2ndâ€"Our Suits are made on the premises and under our own supervision thus saving the middle~man’s profits. 3rd--We are content with small margins. Readers of this advertisement may possibly not understand why we nre-abla ofler this extraordinary reduction. The secret is Simply this : WHAT 9 That our Goods are really the Best in Town and Also Remember by Buying your Cloth frrm Us for Home Manufacture we cut it FREE OF We Can Undersell Any House 7in Town We have some Special Lines'in Stock for Boys’ Wear to which we would invite your attention, the best wear for the least money ever offered. @mningg {immimmmmt WE MEAN THESE We have all lines in SUITINGS AND PANTINGS in each and every case Ww‘nâ€"vr m-v- "*W" U. 13eaver YS’ W EAR. :rton‘s Fashionable Tailoring Establishment. thh the same Goods. TRY US! I Am Yours. Truly. AY DOWN IN PRICE. E. TISDALE, and at all prices but BEA VERTUN. ONT. “EAYIZRTUN, .\]H‘ll 2.-- On Sulflhluy mwruing u largo uml intluvntiul nun-Ling of tlu- Lilmml-l‘onwrvutim electors of this (listl‘icz “us ll\‘l(l in this villugo. An lissociulion was organized hllulllll‘ to tho one lot-mod sumo yours ugo ‘alllml tlio "llonvorton Villa-grand 'l‘lmil‘lli l‘owu- sliil. Liberal-(‘onsm'vu).i\'o Association." Curit. (3. A. Patterson was «looted presi- don: and Mr. J. t‘. .qunntt. sol-rotary. Chairman and Sex-nannies worn ap- pointed for ouch of the divisions of the township as tollows : No. 1. Room Alex. Malian and Mr. W. ()sborno ; No. 2. Mr. John Murray and Mr. Charles Liallo- ivay ; N0. 3. Mr, Ewan Cameron and Mr. J. McArtliur. Mr. Win. Duly was elected trensurur. After an able (ul- drcss by Mr. Frank Mudill, M. 1).. the following resolution was unanimously adopted: That, in the opinion of this ‘lneeting, unrestricted reciprosity would be of no benefit. tinmnciullv or other- wise. but injurious to the Canadian fur- mefigand our lnaiuifucturing interests. â€" X.J Highest Price We were pleased to meet the Rev. Mr. Briden. of Little Britain. fonnerlv pastor of the Methodist church here. on Wednesday morning last. The Rev. gentleman is looking hnle and hearty. He spent. a. few hours visiting his many friends in Beaverton. Wall Papersr-W ,_ For ydur Wall Paper call at. L. J. Cmuerou's. Bcavextou. A large stock, latest. English and American patterns. New Tailor. For Pork at R. Duushentlx's Benvorton A ‘13“. We learn that a new tailor has located here in the person of Mr. R. W. House. who occupies the store recently vacated by Mrs. McDoweil. “berm-Conservative Association. u‘i{:vDunslxeatll‘s, for all kinds of Field and Garden Seed. Timothy and Clover Seed. At R. Duusheath‘s, Beavertou. New Books. Knox Church has added a large number of books to their library. lst concession sabbath school has also pur- chased a. library. the school opens on May 131;, it. having been closed on account of the bad roads. [33” Seed-Barley for sale by B. Dun- ‘sheath. Benvertou. ‘Orders I-‘or Trees. Glover Seed. “£53; G; to Hodgsou‘s for perfectly clean Ci'owr Seeds. Timothy Seeds, Flax Seed and Garden Seeds. Seed Barley. Tl.e petition we announced as being circulated to bring about early closing will be presented to the Councilon Mon- day. In this connection we would sug- gest that an cll'ort he made to secure the co-opcration of neighboring villages. say Cannninyton, Woodville and Bre. chin. If a delegation were sent to these places we have no doubt the merchants “would readily drop into line. Spring Mllrlrlrnery: As vet we have received but. few orders for shade trees. Those who de~ sire trees should let us know at once. Highest Brice In _Ca§h w For Eggs at R. Duusheath‘s, Bea- vertou. L Direct lmportatlons. Just arrived at Hodgson‘ 8 Cheap Cash Sto1e a. very large assortment of Gontu' Felt and F111“ Hats. hard and soft, also Shirts. Ties, Collars, Cuffs, 810. Early Cloning. Our \Iiss 'l‘ay Im- has jnstretnmed from being, ' in the Millinerg markets two \\ ceks selecting the latest novelties and designs known to the hacks. â€"JonN Honnsox. Splng House Cleaning. [55’ D0 your Whitewashing with Alalmstine. the most dumble and 0] ant. wall finish in the world. for sale in en- verton and Brechin at H. Wesscott'» only. A Find. One day recently as n fisherman was spouting through the ice at the mouth of the Black River. south of hero. Thu spear struck what be supposed to be an old shoe lying on the bottom. 0n closer examination. however. it was found to he a largo anchor with about ninetyr feet of chain attached. The story con- nected with this find is about as follows : In the year 1862. now 26 years ago, a large boat anchored in the mouth of tho river, while its crew bent on a carouse. made their way to the then famous “Morning Glory" inn. During the night a storm arose, the boat parted her cablo and drifted away. A reward of $25.00 was ofl'orod for the recovery of tho anchor but although many oilorts Wore mado tn recovor it, all proved unavailing until the event we have recorded above. Smoked Meats. ‘13:;cnh rvlrlrurl Spiced Meats of all kindu at L. J. Cmncmn‘s. Bcnycrton. Beautiful Presents. Anntlmrlot of Beautiful presents re. ccivcd to be given away with New Era Baking Powder at L. J. Cameron's. Beu- vcrton. Just Opened Out. 21:5“ 25 vases New Dress Goods. latest. shades mu] Trinnninga also, Shah!!! of Cntton. c.. at factory prices. J. Hodg- son, Bem-urton. At the Beavenon Woollen mum, m- Blankets. Yarns. Full Cloths. Twecds. Flmmcls, (lurnseys. 6m. c., all goods away down m price. Call and see them. (I. 1‘. Young. For Bulk Plckles no to R. Dunuhoath Pitcher’s Castoria.