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laxity}? Plum 0: no" this ed or re- set aside fihaxieTai . activity to Duly hwtféstion nd Fancy -.\'ew Fa": Furnishings tor men , _ . â€".\'9w shins. New Comm, New Ties,hew] â€"Spet;m1 showmg of Tapestry ana Dru: se 3 H133 and ijs Then is any kind 0 cents. 1}! Paper sgund which choices of colqrix} m lovely uwaeua, e for Ladxcs stumes, only 25c. ,gmdsome all-wool Serges. in blue, brown. gregn, fawn and mulberry, very 0100 .v - h tweed efl’ect Suitings, in? v 45 inc 411$}, grey, blue and brown, our price; for this range 386. 1 tions in homespuns for ' yfiand Suits. all the newest. color- ins and handsome weaves at 81, 81.10, 313.5, 31.50 and up. ,Choico showing of new donblelold Dress 1W3, better than ever for 250. d white checks at we. 50¢, ,mtiful Black Dress Goods in plains and figured designs. ,specm ofi’erings in Ottoman figures, reâ€" gnmr 90a. bought; to sell for 60¢. A “L -1. nun-m- 5‘.th “he Winfmd us ready with every article desirable for early Autumn wear. We ask you to come and see our dis- play of Mantles, Dress Goods, Gloves, Hosiery, Child- ren’S, Misses’, Ladies’, Boys’ and Men’s Underwear. Our Clothing department will have many arti- cles of interest for you. Qtwmw lac “rd. special for the Fair-10! 8° -smy upto date Mnan the newest of the new for {all and winner. -There is a distinction about. the style and fit of the»: garments. Don's fail to see them before buying. New blacks, new blues. new lawns. new greys nnd browns. 49mm showing of Children's Jackets. r-Newest styles in Caperinea and Collar- desome new Boa; and Ruth. -L0vely curls in Grey Lamb Gauntlets, Ca 3, Collar-1 and Santa. -Han some Sable Mufi's. ' -Squirrel 1mm, handsomely trimmed Ciro cular Capes, very smial at. 816.00. ~Iadies’ Astrrxchgp Mantlefl at $22.0), _-- A“- M -.\'ew 1- 2111 1‘ umishimzs forw Men -\'ew Shirts. New Collars, New TiegNew NJTIJMN BUYERS Dress Goods Lindsay’s Leader xull. Numbet 40 Mantles ..Furs.. colorin in lovely tweeds, Ladics’ stumes, only 25c. fold tweed efi‘ecta, vex-y THE WATCH of Low Cash Prices Dry Goods Our 81 00 and $1. 25 are unequalled. â€"Boys‘ Gloves in all slzes. â€"Ladies’ extra flne Black Wool Gloves commence at. 25c. â€"â€"Ladies‘ fine Black Kid Gloves at 500. â€"Ladies’ Black and Colored Kid Gloves, â€"Beautiful Lace Curtains at. 25c. 500. 75c and a bang-up (human at $1 . extra special at $1.00. â€"Men's lined Kid Gloves commen_c_e gt 503 â€"Our Clothing Department is fitted out to meet your best expectation. -â€"New Overcoat: for Men and Boys â€"Bemember, our ' Overcoat is a. stunner â€"Men's Fall and inter Suits, Pee Jack- ets and Odd Pants at rock-bottom -â€"Biz am» In Grey Blanket- Hosiery for Women and Hen â€"Se;eer Women’s All-Wool Hose at 25¢ a pair -â€"Exm fine All-Wool Ho“, suitable for boys’ wear. at 45c and 500 â€"Men at Wool Cashmere . Rose in black. re- gular 25c for 20; Underwear Dept. -â€"Big drives Ladies’ Cashmere Gloves commence at WU!" Duu Ilwvv .uâ€"vâ€" â€"- -_ _ Boys’ and Youths‘ Drawers and Shirt: in all sizes Ladiea' Union long sleeve tha at. 12%: Big drives in Flannel: Ask to see our special line Men's Shirt. and Drawers, in plain and ribbed pure wool andifloecg-llngd at 500 ‘ -â€"A Chi-O:- Don‘t ml 5e ebow a. bumper value stocking in plain and ribbed cashmere at 250 M , Gloves in Men‘s sud 3015' Suspen- and Flannelettes Horse Men's Shirt; and Brus and FOR SALE VERY CHEAP. -- T0 LET.-â€"The large store in the Village of Oskwood known as the T horndikc store. Terms “3?. For further particulars apply to D. R. ANDERSON. Lindsay P. 0.. Solicitor for Executors Thorndnke estate.â€" 37-tf. PURE-BRED TAMWORTHS.â€"Fo’ sale, choice young pigs of both sexes. A few fit for immediate service. Also one two-year-old Boar, registered. JOHN F ORMAN, Lot 17, Con. 10, Eldon, Glen- HOUSE AND LOT FOR- SALE;â€" RESIDENCE FOR SALE.â€"No. 4S Bertie-st. East Ward, brick veneer, storey end a half. Contains nine rooms and two hells, good cellar, woodshed, coal house, stable, etc.; hard and soft water. Halt acre good garden land. partly planted with fruit trees. The dwelling is in first-class condi- tion, and requires no re 'rs. Small lawn in front, with locust be e. A very desir- able home for retired farmer. Price low, with easy terms of pnyment. For further particulars apply to ALEX. BELL, on pre- mises. or st this officeâ€"zs-tf. CHEAPEST FARM IN CANADA for saleâ€"lot 22, con. 4, Townstnp of Ops; 200 acres all elenrcd and under cultivation. no marsh lend; watered by three wells, 850 npple trees and smell fruit ; clay loam soil, free from stumps end stones; brick house and outbuildings the best in the county; 100 acres ploughed ; twenty minutes’ walk from Lindsey past-o . de by travellers tobe the most delig tful farm in Ontario. A born: for king, lord or duke. Cost $20,000; HORTGEGE SALE OF VAL UABLE TOWN PROPERTYâ€"Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in oertnin Mortgnges. which will be produced 3t the time 0! sele, there WI“ be sold by 'blie suction st the Benson Home in the dawn of Lindsay, omfieturdu, the. [3th day or October. I900. at 2 o’clock p. m., the following valunble property : ;' .\v Gentleman’ s handsome Beaver Coat, large sue; also Lady’ 3 Seal Jacket 200d as new! medium size Mls. S. SWANTON, F ene- lon Falls.â€"39-3. COURT OF REVISION.â€"-Notice is hereby given that a court will be held pur- suant to the Ontario Voters’ Lists Act, by his honor the Judge of the County Court of the County of Victoria, at the Court Room, Victoria Road, on the twelvth day of October, tgco, at n o’clock a. m., to hear and determine the severcl complaints of errors and omissions in the voters’ list of municipality of Bexley for 1900. All persons having business at the court are required to attend at the said time and place. ALFRED TAYLOR, clerk of Bexley. Dated the 18th day of Septem- On Colbome-st., north ward, an eight- toomed, brick-veneered house, heated wnth coal furnace, at good woodshed and stable. an excellent well and cistem, half an acre of land with fruit trees, will be sold reason- ably if taken at once. For full particulars apply to Watchman-Warder.â€"6-tf. FARM FOR SALE â€"Tbe east half of the east half of Lot I 5. Con. 2, Township of Ops, containing 50 acres, more or less, all cleared; soil clay loam . On the premises are a new frame house with summer kitchen attached; ,__J FARMS FOR SALELâ€"The following valuable farms are ofl‘ered for sale on very easy terms of payment : Valuable farm of 100 acres, one mile from Lindsay; all plow land except 3 acres of pasture; soil clay loam. Good dwelling, two barns, one acre orchard; close to school. A good farm at a reasonable price and on easy terms of payment. North half Lots 14 and 15. Con. 2, Mari- posa, two miles from Little Britain, on main road, 225 acres; 17 acres hardwood bush, 25 " ‘ ‘ “‘ 7 # ~â€"â€"1 -.-.L..3lA, PARCEL I. â€"The West Put of Lot No. 9. North of Russell Street, in the Town of Lindsay, 80 feet frontage and 201 teet deep, more or less, nearly opposite St. Paul’s church. There is on this property a double rough-cut house, a single rough-east house and n small frame stable. PARCBL II â€"L3t 3, South of Russell-st, and Lot 3. North of blenelg-st.. except South Part thereof. sold to one Smith. There are on this property a double rough- ust house. two brick houges. W'i‘ERâ€"hfs â€"caSy and will be made known on the day of sale or on spplication to G. H. HOPKINS, Vendors Solicitor. Lind- ay, 18th Sept., 1900 â€"â€"38-4 “Du-v uvâ€"â€"' n- a frame bam with stables attached, and other small buildings. Three-and-a-half miles from Lindsay,| the county town of Victoria, and on one of the leading roads to the town. One and-a-half miles from Ops Station, about the same from church, post- ofliee and blacksmith shop. Plow leave immediately. Possession March Ist. 1901. For particulars apply to MISS CATHER- INE NAYLOR, 22 Elgin-st., Lindsay, Ont. Luau an) an”--. -, “-‘n acres: pasture. Good dwelling and outbuild- ings. All plow land but one acre, on which is splendid never-failing spring. ‘1.- Lots 20 and 21, Con. I, Mariposa, 173% acres, 135 cleared, balance mixed timber on dry land ; soil clay loam. Close to Valentia, 4% miles from Little Britain. Comfortable dwelling, first-class barn and other outbuildings. Price $6, 500; easy terms of Payment; , 1r,,,2.____ ---‘-:n:nn rm U. r“, unvâ€" -v Lot 20, Con. 2, Mariposa, containing 100 acres ; good brick dwelling, two frame barns, stabling, etc. All plow land except two acres hardwood bush. Soil clay loam- Two acres orchard; good Wells. Also Lot 23, Con. 3, containing 100 acres, 70 of which are pasture land. The above farms will be sold separately or en bloc. Price reason- able and terms easy. _ “-1 ‘____A 52m abbntistmmts. ' “HIV â€"__ _ East halt Lot 23, Con. 7, Eldon town- ship, containing 100 acres, 70 cleared, balance hardwood bush. Son], clay loam. Two miles from Kirkfield, on good road. On the premises are a good brick dwelling, containing 10 rooms and large kitchen, woodshed, etc ; frame hip-roof barn, with stone foundation and good stabling. One acre 01 young bearing orchard ; good water. A first-class farm in every respect. The alike are all fine 'faxm-s. For furthe‘ particulags apply to S. M. PORTER: Watchman-Wander, Lindsayâ€"29“. : nov;fi$"x'o,000â€"$3.ooo dodn,' and own time for bslance. THOS. FEE, 353, Linda-Ly, OnLâ€"Ié-tf. 'I OI_38’4I LINDSAY. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 4th. 1900. FOR SALE.â€"Firs7claes mare and foul. Apply to J. R. SHANNON, Kent-st” Lmdsay.â€"39-2. TWO YOUNG HORSES FOR SALE Cheap Apply to W. W. LOGAN, dealer in Pianos. Organs and Sewing Machines. â€" 38--3 WANTED.â€"A good plowman and general farm hand for two months. or by the year if satisfactoxy. Apply on the premises Lot I 3, Con. 14, Mariposn, or D. C. ROSS. BOX 4 3, Woodvillg- 3o 2. FARM FOR SALE OR TO RENT-â€" The East Half Lot 2, Con. I. Mariposa, containing 100 acres, 90 cleared. balance pasture. There 15 a good frame house, hip- roof barn 50x60. good stables and driving shed on the premrses. Convenient to church, school and Seaarave market. For further pmticulars apply to ALEX. BLACK. Sony, or I. L. FERGUSON, Oshawa.â€" 37-t . STRAYED.â€"Oo the premises of the undersigned, Lox: 7, Con. 5, Fenelon, about Sept. ‘Ist, one Ewe and two Buck Lambs with long tails. Owner can have them by paying expenses and taking them away. JOHN NAYLOR.â€"39-3. CARD OF THANKSâ€"Maxim. Sept. 24th, 1900 To the Directors of the Farmers’ Union Mutual Fire Ins. Co. Please accept my thanks for the prompt manner in which you settled my claim for loss by lightning. I have received the full amount of my claim, and I have been fairly and honorably dealt with. I have no hesi- tation in fully recommending the Company to all farmers. RICHARD DOWSON.â€" FARM FOR SALE.+Thc MgHugh FARM FOR SALE OR RENT.â€" Lots 24 nod 25, Gull Riva Range, Town- ship 9f chlgy, 196 1.125.575 acres dared, EYEO'UTORS NOTICEâ€"Pursuant to the Revised Statutes of Ontario, Clasp. 129. Sec. 38. the creditor§_of _C§_rnq_by Thugs- 39'3 EXECUTORS SALE OF VALU- ABLE REAL ESTATE IN THE TOWN OF LINDSAY.â€"Pursuant to the provisions of the will of Sarah Dormer, late of the said Town of Lindsay, widow, (deceased,) there will be offered for sale by public auction. at the Simpson House in Lindsay, on Tuesday, the IS“! day of October, I900. at one o’clock in the afternoon, the following property, viz: Lots number 3 and 4 on the west side of Georgian street in the said town of Lindsay. On this property there are erected a frame‘ dwelling house one and-aâ€"half storeys high on stone foundation, together with a frame stable snd woodshed. There is a good garden and a number of fruit trees. This is a desirable house for a retired farmer or mechanic. Liberal terms will be given for the balance of the purchase money. further particulars and conditions of sale can be obtained on application to MOORE farm west half Lot 16, Con. 3, Ops. is offered for sale. It is situated four miles from Lindsay, on the Litfle Britain road, and contains 100 tens, 80 of which are plow land. There is a good brick house, with woodsheds; luge frame bun. driving with woodsheds; luge mine bun. anvxng shed, stables. etc. The farm is in good state of cultivation, end will be sold reason. able. For further particulers :pply to S. M. PORTER. Watchman-Wade: ofice, Lindsay.â€"33-tf. NOTICE TO CREDITORSâ€"In the matter of Mrs. Maud Watson, Insolvent. Notlce is hereby given that Mrs. Maud Watson of the Village ot_Kinmount_, in the md in good stste of cultivation. Abund- ance of water; good place tor a stock farm. Enough wood on it to pay for the farm. One mile from Coboconk: good school, churches and railroad. Will be sold on easy terms. There is a good frame barn with underground stable, 30x 50. and house 18x 20, with good cellar ; pig pen 40x 20; and small orchard. Aduress L. M. REESE Coboconk.â€"36-tf. ton, late at the Township of Emily, in the County of Victoria, farmer, (deceased) who died on or about the 23rd day of October, 1899. arerequired on or before the 20th day of October, .900, to send by post we paid to William Th .Irston, at Bobcaygeon P. 0., their christian and surnames, ad- dresses and occupations, full particulars of? their claims, and the nature of the security; (if any) held by them. The executors shall after the said 20th day of October next be at liberty to distribute the assets of the said deceased, or any part thereof, among the parties ebtitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which they shall then have notice, and shall not be liable for the assets or any part thereof so distributed to any person or persons, of whose claim such exe- cutors have not notice at the time of the distribution thereof. Dated at Lindsay this 24th day of September, 1900. HUGH O’LEARY, E IACKSON, Vend‘o‘m solicitoxs, or JAS. H. LENNON, auctioneer.â€"3o 2 County of Victoria, carrying on business as merchant at the said village of Kinmount, has made an assignment under R. S- O. 1887, chap. 124, and amending Acts, of alf her estate. credits and efiects to John H. Sootheran, of the town of Lindsay, for the general benefit of her creditors. A meet- , __I‘ 1... L-1.I At 01“. 5vâ€"V-â€"- ing of fiericreditors wm be held at the office of the Assigneg, iq file gown o_f Lind- flan ghhzrfisemmts say, on Tuesday, the 9th day of Octo- ber, l900, at the hour of two o’clock in the afternoon, to receive a statement of affairs, to appoint inspectors and fix their remuneration, and for the ordering of the affairs of the estate generally. Creditors are requested to file their claims with the assignee, with the proofs and particulars thereof required by the said Acts, on orl before the day of such meeting. And notice is further given, that after the 9th day of November, 1900, the assignee will proceed to distribute the assets of the debtor amongst the partits entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which notice shall then have been given, and that he will not be liable for the assets, or any part thereof, so distributed to any person or persons of whose claim he shall not then have had notice. I. H. SOOTHERAN, Assignee. Dated at Lindsay this 2nd day of October, 1900.-â€"3o 2. Solicitor for the Executors. ESTRAY STEER â€" Came into the premises of the undersigned, Lot 10. Con. 11, Cartwright, on or about September Ist, a yearling steer. Owner is requested to prove propertv. pay expenses, and take it away. ALFRED WRIGHT, Janetville.â€" TEACHER WANTED.â€"Male or female. holding second or third-class certificates, for Union S. Section, No 2, Eldon. Ex- perienced teacher preferved. State salary. Duties to commence January, Igor. Apply to M. McARTHUR, secretary-txeasuxer, Woodville, Ont. â€"-39-4. The Citizens of this Town and County gave him a Great Reception Nearly a year ago when Col. Hughes left for the seat of war his fellow-citizens showed their goodwill and admiration in a very hearty send-off, but that demon- stration was insignificant in comparison thh the enthusiasm that manifested it- self in the splendid reception accorded him yesterday on his return from Africa. COL. HUGHES GOT A ROYAL WELCOME _ The town was in celebration dress, that recalled the Mateking, Ladysmith and Pretoria days. In fact it went them one batter for Turner and Sons of Peterbero had got in their handiwork. Banners. spanned the streets bearing Mich mottoee as “Welcome," “The Town is Yours," “The Maple Leaf Forever,” “Long Live the Queen,” “Success to the British Empire," “God Protect Our Soldier Boys," “Wishing you Health and Prosperity,” while inter- epacing these were halyards beari scores of flags and streamers. The bus - ness places were largelv decorated. and viewed from the oflice of the Post. Kent- at... presented an appearance that did ‘ honor to the town an! occasion. ‘ The various companies of the 45th regi- ment arrived in good time and were drawn up in the park by Major Sylvester. 38 3'- Col. Hughes came down on the 10.40 train from Toronto The regiment met that train, and was drawn up in parallel lines on William-st. The station platform, all available Space neai by and the side- walks of the street well down to Kent were packed with people all waiting to get a glimpse of the man they were anx- ious to honor. As the train pulled in the colonel stepped to the platform and accom- panied by benator Dobson made his way through the crowd. He was dressed in khaki and cordially shook hands with many whom he recognized. As he marched down the lines of flows he was greeted by rousing cheers that were taken up far and wide by the multitude. Acarriage was waiting and the colonel and party were driven to the park. This was packed with people, many of whom got their first glimpse of our returned soldier as be ap- peared with other officers in the band stand. Several ladies were there, includ- ing Mr_s_._ and Miss Hughes. ,HiLL -_ L-I_-Il A: sup. ”Iv-U. “â€"â€" His WorshififiagorUSmyth on behalf of the council and citizons of the town read the following address: To Lieutenant Colonel Sam. Hughes, com- manding 45th Victoria Regiment of the Active Militia of Canada: Simâ€"We, the mayor and council of the town of Lindsav, beg most sin- cerely to extend to you a right heart? welcome on the part of your fellow- citizens of all classes on your return from the scene of active operations at the seat of war in ‘South Africa._ z ovum. _vâ€" __ _, - You will find all classes of the com- munity which bade you God speed a year ago join with the municipal council in congratulating you on your safe return to your friends and family. \Ve are sure that you will join with us and your fellow citizens generally in expressing our unqualified admirâ€" ation of the courage, endurance and gallantry of your fellow-soldiers and old comrades, the members of the Canadian Contingent proper and Strathcona Horse who have proved their loyalty to our Quesn and Empire on the hard-fought fields in South Africa. Your fellow citizens have made a feeble effort to mark your return by presenting you with a sword by the hands of an old brother officer of the 45th battalion. Col. Deacon presented the colonel with a: sword of honor and buckled it on him amid the cheers of the people. THE COLONEL SPEAKS. Col. Hughes said in reply : Your worship the mayor. Col. Deacon, officers and men of the 45th battalion and feilow-countrymen,-â€"It is scarcely neces- sary for me to say that I feel highly hon- ored at being met in my own town with such a reception as this. I know that it is intended, not to honor me so much as the old Empire and the cause to which I have vuv UV..- _ W We have to tender to you our hearty congratulations on your marked suc- cess in the service of the Empire of which we have learned throuuh the columns of the local press and from other sources at the seat of active operations; and we feel certain, judg- ing of your home career, that you have done vour duty with honor to yourself and credit to the forces under that great and grand old soldier, Field Mar- shall Lord Robertst - o I £an ghhtrtiscmmts given my services. (Cheers.) I shall not refer to what I have done. but shall leave that to the generals under whom I served. I hope that no set of mine either on or 03' the field will bring any dishonor to Canada or the British arms. It is specially affecting to me to see so many people here, for I am a man engaged in political life and sometimes feeling runs high. but I am happy to know that the Canadian people have be en shoulder to shoulder in the policy of sending our sol- diers to the field in this crisis. The Hon. Minister of Militia himself has sent his son into the field and there he lost his life fighting heroicallv and well. In accepting this sword I may say that the war in Africa has led to replacing the sword by the rifle and this weapon is rarely worn except an state occasions. I did not wear mine in Africa at all. We could carry something to cook our meal; on that took up le:s space and swords are not good for anything else in action. THE COLONEL'S LIFE AMBI'VIOI'J. I have long sought here and throughout the Empire to so have its different parts co-operate in military matters that in case of danger. not only the sons of the Old Laud but of all her colonies should stand up in her defence; should prove themselves Britons true and show not only to the foe but to those who incite misguided people to take up armsâ€"as was dene in Atticaâ€" that Britain and her coloniea will stand together against all enemies. (Cheers) Three or four years ago I went to Aus» tralia on a mission that had the advance- ment of this idea as its object. I Was able to do this by the assistance of that great Canadian and Britisher, Lord Strathcona, who out of his own pocket has placed in the field one of the finest forces in South Africa to-day. (Cheers) Col. Denison of Toronto has also advocated that the colon- ies should take part in the Imperial de- fence; and my brother officers of the 45th, battalion have always zealously supported my ideas on this point. GALLLNT CANADIANS. I shall not speak much of the war itself. 0! much of it you have been able to know more than I could. I will say. however, that with the force to which I was attached was the Canadian artillery and. in every action conducted itself with distinction. I must also speak of Capt. Mackie of Peru. broke who proved himself an ideal soldier. Several other Canadians were with us and 1 every man did his country credit. (Cheers.) But I do not say they were superior to those of Australia. South Africa or the Old Land. _1 defy any one to say to the country: the world has never seen sn- othcr such a msn 3. Thoma Atkins. (Chm) For pluck, endurancc snd un- complainlng service he has no equal. 116 does his dupy god neveg‘whlpes. It.h_c éoes down his lest word is a. cheer to his comrades whom he bids go on end never mind him. I am surprised at the stoicel eu- dursnee of these fellows. THE JUSTICE OF THE CAUSE. Some hove had a doubt as to the justice of this wsr. People say it was towed on the enemy. But, those who have read know that in 1879 a party was formed in South Africs to drive the British out and form 5 united republic from the Zembesi ’to the Cape. The war of 1881 was 3 result of its efforts. This war is another, whose object was to drive Britain from that country: and hripg about the begin- ning o! the end ottheold Empire. The local question of the franchise was only a aide-issue but in itself great enough to warrant England in looking after the rights of her subjects in the Transvaal. HOW THE COLONEL LEFT AFRICA It has been reported that I was sent out of Africa: I was. I was sent out in com- mand of 800 as fine soldiers as are in the British army - (Great cheers) I do not say this because 1 want to explain to my enemies. I never. directly LI' indirectly, tryto placate them by humiliating con- duct. If they cannot be placated by reason, the world is wide; they can hold their opinions and I will hold mine. You know I usually do stand by them when I know I an_1_rig_ht_. gLaughter.) . _ , _L‘, A ____~A..,JA.‘ um A. v ‘â€"..._c,, V a..- v 7. I had the honor of r ceiving the surrender of the last, of the Boers in Cape Colony. That evening I made up my mind that k had higher ambitions than to garrison Katfir villages angnsked ,0 be relieved or ”nu-AA. - -‘-wcv_ -s my command. The attem t to get me in- to trouble over any letters had wri ten, fell flat, on the ground that Canadian squabbles should be confined to Canada. I ]e(t South Africa withoua the sightest mark against me. At no time was any- thing mentioned against my conduct on the field and that is al I care tor. (Ap- plause.) I have friends; some have none' injusticetomy friends I make this ex- pla‘nation.‘ 1 - -L 1 2-.-...) Ln..- T 1...": Roan “VIVA“ Elan On coming back I found how I had been slandered in two or three quarters; how in November when on the sea, in January when on the lines of communicaton, in May and J une when at the front, my enemies made their attacks and the col- umns of the papers were full ofabuse. All this time I made no detence but when I did dare to write what a storm was raised. But I am like Barnum who said : "I would about as soon be damned as praised any day." (LaughterJ The advertisement is the same and nobody suspects that a fellow is at the bottom of it himself. A GENTLEMAN NAMED DE‘VET The Canadians were to have left for home some time ago but a gentleman named DeWet undertook to run the British rail- ways and made it neces-ary for them to stay. But now many of them are on the way back. lN‘o one need be ashamed of their work. It will tend to unite the nation,-and I believe that in the near “‘ ,, -11 nnnnnn “K'BUIULA, (Juan 4- v--- future we shall have some form of Imperi- al council for the Empire. A council at which such men as Lord Stx‘athcona. Sir Chas. Tupper, Sir Wilfr d Laurier. will sit with men like Salisuury. Chamberlain, Balfour and him than whom in many rc- spects there is none create:- in the Empire â€"b‘ir Alfred Milner. (Cheers ) I thank you for this reception and for this sword. It is in tended t J be worn with the old scarlet uniform. I don't like this khaki. If I had had my scarlet uniform in Africa I should have worn it. I trust I ‘ shall nei‘er wear this sword eXcept to do honor to the nation to which we belong. Finally : I have seen some hard- ships but I would cladly go through them all again for this reception and to see that in them I had the support and endorsation of my countrymen of Vic-- toria. county. (Great applause.) The crowd the n broke up and Col. Hughes was besieged with friends who were waiting to shake his hand and wel- come him back. â€"-Mr. Wm. Johnston of Belleville, in» specaor ot weights and measures, Occupied a seat on the platform. â€"-The colonel looked as though his ex periences abroad had agreed with him. â€"A streamer across the front of this office bore-the words “An Ideal Leader of Our Irregular Forces"â€":he now famous compliment paid Col. Hughes by the Lon- don Times. â€"-.Col. “Jae ” Hughes of the 46th rode tesxde M9.) or Sylvester. 75 Cents per annual NOTES OF THE DAY.