Pad ‘TOILET SOAP'; IN LARGE VARIETY, PERFUMES The Best, in Bottles or Bulk. BRUSHES © eae EIT DS. Do not forget that F have a yery large stock, and it is Wo Trouble to Show Goods. M.E.NEADS, Atwroed. LMA SU W: The New Fair Grounds Initiated. Beautiful Weather, Immense @Growds and a Grand Exhibition. The Elma Agricultural Society’s Fall Exhibition was held on the new fair grounds, in Atwood, on Thursday of lust week. The weather was favorable, the attendance large, and the exhibition exceeded, bothin numberof entries and quality of exhibits, all former shows held by tle Society. The ontdoor ex- hibits, especially horses, were large. <A liner lot of horses could doubtless be found in Canada, The-entries in cattle and sheep were not as many as might be, but the animals were good. There were some A 1 hogs exhibited. The root and vegetable department was never better represented, while the fruit show was excellent and tempting, especially the ums and grapes. Too much cannot xe said in regard ‘to the ladies depart- ment, The work displayed to omar tage the taste and refine ment of the fair sex in this community. In crayon work and paintings the entries were few, but creditable indeed, if we are capable of judging this class of artand we think weare. ‘The painting by Mrs. Joseph McKoy was perhaps the finest piece of work in the fine arts department. <A collection of water lilies, rushes, ete., beautifully arranged, painted on ak urge mirror formed the subject. The delicate colors of the lilies were simply perfect. The display of worsteds, tweeds and ee nis furnisnings by Messrs. Irwin and Jallantyne was large and varied, and was closely inspected by the young men in particular. Goldsmith's Hall, Listo- wel, occupied a space in the hall. ~ Mr. Gunther, the proprietor, was kept busy quoting prices and answering the many questions of the people as they drew near and admired the costly display of gold and silver wate i which represent- ed $2,000. Spectacles, all grades and sizes, were spread ont before the gaze of the critics S, as they stopped to “test them,” ; lite, of Loudon, while sewing machine age nts-with—the-eheek of acanal horse took their places on the platform, and pi itiently explained the “only attachments” of their cyt eral machines to the ladies. A portio the stump upon which poor Benwell’ 8 feet rested when found in the Swamp of Death was exhibited by R.S. Pelton who visited the scene of the tragedy. Mr. Overholt, Pade on the 2nd con., Blenheim, Oxford Co., about one mile from the swamp, is ‘in possession of the larger portion of the stump. Other articles of anovel character were shown which drew large crowds of curious peo- ple, Following is the prize list:— IIORSES, Heavy Dranght.--team, James Hance Three year-lilly, Y. Coulter. Two-year- old tiiy, Wm Sweeton: 2, Fred Switzer; 3, John Dickson. One-year old filly, Jno Dickson; 2, Fred Switzer; 3, Luke Lucas. DPDestmare, Jno Dickson. Brood mare, J Brydone; 2, W & T Jackson;3, Robt Hamiiton. Fealtof reo, J B ary done;2, Robt Ienderson; 3, W & Jackson. ae ul Purpose.—Team, Jas Dun- 2, Wm Eniot. Three- year-old filly’ Thos Dickson;2, Jno Riaech;3, Alex Lawrei ive, Two-year-old filly, Jno Guy; 2, Jno Brown; 3, W MeC ormick. One- year- old filly, 1 and 2, Geo be ryberry; 3, | 5 W Loyd. "Best Mare, land2, Wm , 3, Thos Dickson. | Brood mire, Jno Guy; Robert Rutherford; 3,1 hos | Dickson. Sat of 1890, Robt Ruther- ford; 2, Jas ce 3, Jno Lo ve. Cuarriage.—Team, J A Roe; Morris. buggy horse e, A Tynn; Jas Lowery. Saddle horse, land 2 Robt Three-year-old filly, Wm P eet; 2 2, y Two-year old filly, James | owes; 2, Jno Love, One-year- old filly; Jas Nixon: 2, J McBain. Brood mare, Jno Sproule; 2, Jas Hamilton’ Foal of 1890, Tan Sproule: Jno Guy. Pony, Juo Switzer: 2, A H Wynn. Recom- mended—two-year-old roadster, Henry Hoar. Blood colt, entire, Jus Sprouie. Ft, - alles Luwreuce, | Wm Lineham. | | ats 2, Samuel Wherry Jas 2, Robert | | Painting ae 7D lin Bar pour; 2,A W Featherstone. {Hin wool w ork, CATTLE, Jerseys.—Milch cow, A H Wynn. Grades.—Milch cow, calyed in 1890, Henry Smith; 2, Robt "Morrison. Two- year-old heifer, Wm Sweeten; 2, Fred |; witzer. One-year-old heifer, Wm Sweeton; 2, Fred Switzer. Heifer calf, JW Boyd: 2, E Hill. Any Breed. ‘—Pair one-year-old steers, Robt Morrison; 2, Frain Smith. Fat ox arcow, Fred Sw pibacss Leicesters.—Aged ra Jno Guy. Ram lamb, Thos Dickson 2, George Brown. Pair breeding ewes, Thos Dic son. Pair shearling ewes, Thos Diek- son; 2,Geo Brown. Pair ewe lambs, Land 2, Thos Dickson. Fat sheep, any breed, £ Hill; 2, Thos Dickson. PIGS. Berkshires.—Aged boar, Jacob Ten- nant. Soar pig of 1890, Jacoh Tesnant; 2, Robert Henderson. Brood sow, Wm Blair, SoW pig of 1890, 1 and 2, J "Ten- nant. Suffolks—Aged boar, 1 and 2, Jno Leonhardt, Hoar pig of 1890, 1 and 2, Jno Leonhardt. Brood sow, 1 and 2 Jno Leonhardt. Sow pig of 1890, hand 2, Jno Leonhardt. Chester Whites—Aged boar, D De- courcy; 2, Robt Henderson. Boar pig of 1890, -D Decourcy; Tennant. Brood sow, 1 and2, D Decourcy. sow is of 1890, D Decourcy; 2 2,3 Tennant. air suckling pigs, D Decourcy; 2, J Tennant, Ze POULTRY. Plymouth Rocks, Jno Morrison. White "ih patil Thos Dickson. Ham- burgs, A H Wynn. Games, Robt Mor- rison. Black Spanish, James Duncan, Light Brahmas, Chas Ovans; a John Switzer. Bantams, All Wy 2, V Ioerger. (reese, Jas Prie st; "3 Alex Morrison. Ducks, Y. loerger; 2, John Sanders, -Ceanary bird, John Graham, Chicks of 1890—Plymouth Rocks, 1 and 2, Juo Morrison. White Le horns, Thos ickson; 2, Jas Dunean. {amburgs, 1 and 2, A If Wynn. Black Spanish, Jas Dunean. seus Brahmas, J Switzer; Jno Morr RERIOcERUnAS. PRODUCTIONS. Fall wheat, red, J W Boyd; 2, John Gray. Fall wheut, white, J B Hamil- ton; 2, Wm stevenson. Spring w tai Abraham Baker. Barley, Jas Nix 2,Jno Gray. Black oats, Jno Gray; 2) Jas Nixon. White anny w m Horn, Se Abraham Baker. : W McCo ick. Sheat of flax, Aiegtinm Baker. Timothy seed, Abraham buker. A hite elephant potatoes, Jas Dunean; 2, J B Hamilton. ey of Ilebron potatoes, Jao Graham; 2, Jas Hamilton. Late he gt Jno How: at; 2, Thos McLaren, Sarly potatoes, J W Boy d;2, Jno Gra- ham. Swedish turnips, “Wm Blair; 2, T . Any other kind turnips, Wm 2, Thos errs | Mangolds, long red, W m Horn, sf; 3. John Graham, xe Now globe inangelds, Wm Horn, sr.; Thos Jickling. ‘Beets, obn Howat: Fy W m Peet. Radishes, "Abraham Bak: ery2, F red Switzer. Cabbages, Conaad Hellar; 2, V jloerger. Onions, yellow, John Hoar; 2, Robt Roe. Onions, large red, Robt Roe; 2, Jno Hoar. Field ear- 10ts, Jno Graham; 2, Thos Jickling. Garden carrots, Jno Graham; 2, Jolin Ifoar. Parsnips, Jno H oars 2, Robert Roe. Celery, Jno Graham;2, Jne Hoar. Cauliflower, "Jno Hoar; Indian corn, Wm in; § Beans, Ikenry Rounerberg; 2 rison. Pumpkin, A Bs tker}2, W = Eoen, sr. Squash, John sé iders; 2 2, Jno Swit- zer. Citrons, Jas Nixon; 2, J Tennant. Tomatoes, David Edgar; 2, Fred Swit- er. Musk melons, A Baker. Water melon, A Baker. Collection of vege- tables, Wm Stevenson; 2, Jno Graham, Fall apples, Jas Bowes; 2, Arthur Doug- Iss. Winter apples, Jno Dickson; 2, Jno Gray. Crab apples, John Sanders; 2, Wm Hoar, jr. Collection of apples, W Stevenson;, 2, A Baker. Pears, ae Switzer; 2, Jas Newbigging. ms, Wm Horn, sr.; 2, A W Fe: Pad oe, Grapes, Wm Horn, sr.; 2, A W Feather- stone. Fresh butter, Wm Horn, jr.; 2, Jno Graham. Tub butt er, Jas Grieve: 2, Mrs MeCl: tren. Home-made bread, A Baker; 2, JnoGraham. Bakers bread, RB Hamilton. Home-made soap, Jas Priest; 2,Jno Graham, Strained hon- ey, Wm Horn, sr.; 2, Mieses Watson & Gibbs. Honeyin comb, Wm Horn, jr. MANUFACTURES, Lace boots, Jas Ferguson. boot, pegged, Jas Ferguson. all wool, Gavin 5 rea 2, Flannel, union, Jas Nixon. clothes, R M Ballant ne; J Irw Fulled cloth, union, C yne 2, fiankein, D Decourcy; 2,Gavin Barbour. Horse blankets, 1D Decourcy. Woolen yarn, Rt M Ballantyne; 2, Gayin Barbour. tag carpet, James Nixon. Floor mats, John Switzer; 2, John Morrison. Set double carriage harness, Alex Campbell. ing Lose poe Alex: Campbell. Bee hive, V Vm Ilorn, sr. Canned fruit, Wm | Stev enson. LADIES’ DEPARTMENT. Patched quilt, Jas Grieve;2, Gavin Barbour. Crotched quilt, Wm Shearer; 2, L Pelton. Log cabin quilt, 1 and 2, Fancy quit, Jno How- Vounterpans, Jas Nixon; 2, Gavin Barbour. Orna | me ntal needlew ak, Gavin: Barbour; 2, Grieye. Fine shirt, hand made; Gavin Barbour; ¢ Mrs McLaren. Fine Cowhide Flannel, L Pelton. Snit | shirt, m: ichine mace, Jas Grieve; 2, Gay- hin Barbour. Aas oolen socks, Jas Nixon; 2, Jas Grieve. * Darned stockings, Jas | rieve: 2, Mrs Johnson. Stockings. Gav- in Barbour:2, Jas Nixon. Woolen mitts Jas Nixon; 2, i — Wherry. Woolen | gloves, Jas Nixot Gavin Barbour. Fancy knittin oatth Barbour; 2, Jas irieve. Crotehed work, Gavin Barbour; 2.3 B Ce Wreath ‘of natural tlowers, Ww enson; 2, Jno Graham. sh, Wm Dunn;2, R rool work, raised, Gav- Ber- flat, Gavin Barbour; 2, Jno Morrison. T Tidy, Misses Watson & Gibbs; 2, Jas Grieve. Collection of ladies’ work, Misses 2, Gavin Barbour. Mantle and table searf, Misses Watson & rg wai | Juhnsou, Fancy pincusliou, Brown. Berli & j merit: Stevenson; sses Jas Grieve. Pillow sh atson & Gibbs; 2, Jno Morri- Sofa pillow, Gavin Barbour. Paating on Plush, Jos emer 2, Misses jee & Gibbs. Fanc avin Bar- bour, Set ladies’ » Sphereiethin pilseee Watson & Gibbs; 2, Gavin Sarbour. Out-line work, L Pelton; 2, Mrs John son. NOTES, The proceeds amounted to $170, which is considerably more than double the receipts of any former year. This is doubtless attributable to the energetic canvassing of the directors and the more cential location of the Society's groun The worthy President, J.B. Hamil- ton, and his éflicient staff of officers are to be congratulated on the success of the fair, which in every ‘respect eclip- ses all former shows held by the So- ciety Secretary Morrison suggests that a concert be given in the hall this fall for the purpose of raising suflicient money to seatthe building. This is a good and timely suggestion and we cannot see any plausible reason why something of this character could not be successfully carried out. Let the officers of the So- ciety and our citizens, generally, bestir themselves in this matter. Poole. Mrs. Burnett and Mrs. J. W.’ Chal- mers visited friendsin Listowel and At- wood, last week. Adam Chalmers has gone back to Toronto to resume his studies at the Medical School, and John Engel has zone to attend the veterinary school. Miss. Johnson, of cir grorng has. or- ganized a class in music Mr. Heppler was absent fant week at tending the funeral of his father who died in New Hamburg, of typhoid fev- Mrs. Smith, of New Hamburg, has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Hep- pler, for the last two weeks. Milverton. Miss Macdonald, of Stratford, is visit- ing the Misses Long this week, Miss Farrell, of Poole, is visiting friends in Unionville this week. The receipts of the Methodist anni- versary amounted to about $90. Miss Mamie Campbell, of ‘Stratford, was the guest of Muss Brydone last Ww vit m. Harrow, who is- attending the sitebell Medel—Sehool;—spent-Sunday at home. The FallShow of the Mornington Agricultural Society was held at Milver- ton on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, and the weather being fine, the show was one of the best ever held by the Society. The attendance on Wed nesday was very large, and the exhibi- tion throughout was first-class, the fruit and yegetable exhibits being especially fine. ‘There were 800 entries in fruit alone. A. Featherstone of Listowel was ieee. oi this department, this being the f fourth year that he has - | judged the fruit at the Milverton show. Grey. Mrs. Chas. Rozell has been on the sick list for the past week or more, George Dark, sr., has been on the sick list nd some time but is somewhat bet- ter T i“ other day Thos. MeLauchlin’s machine threshed 200 bushels of peas in two hours and three quarters on Duncan MeLauchlin’s farm. Old tim- ers say this is a record that will ce some of the machines hustling to equa Walter Richardson purposes offering his well situated farm, adjoining Brus- sels, for sale by public auction on Nov. 6th. Itis a very desirable farm. Thos, Stevenson, 10th con., leads the van on big potatoes. One of the Red Elephant-variety weighs 2-ponnds-and 12 ounces, and he has 40 potatoes that weigh 60 pounds, This statement will make the teeth of more than one Ivish- man watter. A young ‘lady from a burgh was vis- iting at a*ttriend’s on the 12th recently. Notwithstanding the fact that she was plighted to another, an amorous youth paid his “distresses” with the object of wooing her. No.1 putin an appear ance, however, and nipped the negotia- tions in the bud. Better luck next time, Jack, ne Elma. The Directors of the po Cheese ok have re-engaged Mr. as the cheesemaker for next sean. Mr. ae has given unanimous satisfaction dur- ing the present season. Revivial services are being conduct- ed this week at Jubilee church, on the 12th con. The missionary anniversary is to be held there also on next Monday evening, 13th inst., tobe addressed by Revs. Smith and Pring. Scnoot Rerort.—The sollowing are the names of the pupils of 5 No. Elma, who obtained the highe a sti nd: ling in their respective classes for the month of September, names in order of Fifth class.—Nobt. Angus, Henry Duane an, Hester V allance, - Sen ior Fourth Class.—Ella Dennett. Janior Fourth—Geo. Loye. Senior Thirds Geo. Little. Roxe y Sinith, Maggie For rest, Junior hird.—Henry Houze, Mary Bennet, Charlotte Hariiton. senior Second. —Nellie Little, Bowen, John Lawrence. oud.—. Andrew Denman, Bertic rest, Fred. Ballantyne. Senior Part II. —Robert F isher, Clara Ellacott, Emma Roland. Junior Part II. —Fanny Ro- land, Jehn Hamilton, Frank . Ballan- Watson & Gibbs; | month was 36. Irs | of Viiliam j uyne. The ayerage attendance for the Number of pupils en- tered on register for montti Fy number f girls 24, number of boys C3 W icete Teacher. ¥ 2 BIG BARGAINS | —-FOR THE-— NEXT 40 DAYS AT THE— Listowel Woolen Mill Tiaying decided to clear out a large assortment of my FULL CLOTHS & TWEEDS Left over from tnis season, have marked them ph Come and NEY. Inspect for Yourself and SAVE 3 arge assortment of SOUTHDOWN STOCKING YARNS On hand, Only place in Town to get Pure Wool Bed Blankets and Fine Flannels that will not shrink. ta” COME EARLY and get Good Choice for Goods are Sure to Sell. B. F. BROOK. . BFL acs YD eras % EC Std es, AS MANUFACTURED ON THE GARDENS IN INDIA eS : DB ‘ie eh 3 Put Up in Try a Sample Package. 50 GENTS PER Lb. A SOLD IN ATWOOD BY JAS. IRWIN. LAMONT’S MUSICAL EMPORIUM and Lb. Packages. LISTOWEL, - ONT. a 6--QUESTIONS--6 —FOR .THE— PEOPLE OF ELMA TO ANSWER : 1. Do you purpose buying an Organ or Piano? 2. Do you wish to rent a Piano or Organ? 3. Have you seen our beautiful Six-Octave Piano- Cased Organ? 4. Do you know that Lamont Bros. are the only men in the county of whom you can purchase the celebrated Bell and Doherty Organs. 5. Do you know that by writing a card and directing it to Lamont Bros., Listowel, you can procure an Al Organ o: Piano? 6. Do you want a Sewing Machine? Parties doing business in Listowel should call at the Emporium ‘and see the Wonderful Orchestrome. SHEET + MUSICS * FURNISHED AT HALF PRICE. AMONT BROS., - LISTOWEL.