sal a gh a A i Pas aN You have Currant Bushes Therefore you should Buy Helebore to . kill the werms You will have Flies in the House, Therefore Buy Insect Powder Fly Paper, &c. You can get them Pure at M. E. NEADS, Drags and Books, A tureca. Gown Talk. TxevurT fishing. Her Majesty’s birthday was celebrat- ed on the guiet in Atwood. A aoop humorist indeed was the man who, when small fruits are in the first flush of their expensive yeuth, called his young lady Strawberries ‘because she was so dear to him. Censts enumerators and commissior- ers in some pizces appear to be violat- ing the offteial:izstractions which they are sworn to obey, and are giving to the press the results of the census. Query: Of two workman A and B, the former receives $l and the latter s2aday. Giving A a week the start of Jy, how long will B have to work to eam a sum twice as large as A arms. . Tne Bayfield correspondent to the Clinton New Era says:—The anniver- sary of the induction of Rev. R. Hen- dereon to the charges of Bayfield and Bethany, will be the occasion of a monster tea meeting to be held in the town hall, on June Ist. FIFTEEN DoLiars. REwWARD.—This reward will be paid to anyone furmsh- ing information that will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who mulitated the shade treesin front-of the Baptist church premises on or about the night of the 16th inst. Wa, Fon- NEST, Chairman ef the Beard of Trus- 1€es. FEW persons are aware of the fact that the next year is one of very signifi- cant celebrations. Itis the 25th an- niversary of Canadian Confederation, the 50th anniversary of the establish- ment of responsible government in the country, the 100th anniversary of the econvocktion of the first BE aggro of Upper and Lower Canada, ‘the 250th anniversary of the founding of Mon: treal, and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Columbus. Tne Clinton New Era man talks common sense when he says:—The pros- ‘perity ofa town isnot gauged by the wealth of its imhabitants, but the uni- formity with which they pull together when an important undertaking is to be accomplished. A man with a thous- and dollars at his command anda ilove for his town in his heart can de more for building up and improving it than a millionaire who locks up his capital and snaps his fingers at home pro- gress. "begin on the third meney in August December; f June. In cities towns incorpor- ted villages the first term 3 begin n the last Monday in August and end n the 22nd day of December; the sec- nd term shall begin on the 3rd day of end onthe 30th day of une, with holidays during the week ter Sui A 7 J.H. McBam preaches im Gorrie next Sunday. 50c. will make youa subscriber to Tue Bex for the balance of 1891. +—Frre Gun Club practised ‘on the 25th, and were reinforced by R. Brooks and Fred. Howe, of Listowel. R. 8. PELTON spent Sunday and Mon- day of this week with relatives and friends in Woodstock and vicinity. JAMES Fenavuson received a consign- mentof choice flowers from Mount Forest this week to beautify his home. _ is an ardent lover of house p : ants. We have had _ frost almost every night of late. The fruit blossoms are seriously endangered if not largely de- stroyed already in consequence. We are certainly having a remarkably cold spring. A SERMON a especially for the anniversary of Ifer Majesty’s birthday, was preached iu St. Alban’s church Sunday evening by Mr. Terrant. The national anthem wasaiso sung during the service. Mrs. LarGce, widow of Rev, T. A. Large, of Listowel, the missionary who was so cruelly murdered in Japan, has gone back to that far off country to de vote the rest of her life for the enlight- enment and Christianization of the women of Japan. ATTENTION shouklbe paid to the black knot on plum and cherry trees. At this season all diseased trees should be destroyed in order that those not al- ready affected may be saved. <Any owner or occupant who allows any black knot to remain on any plum or cherry tree shall be liable toa fine of not less than 83 nor more than $20, Tue following advertisement has been put in the Berlin papers and sign- ed by the mayor of that town: — Warn- iug.—Beys, young menor any person found standing on the street.corner or along the sidewalk on Sunday evening or any other evening or during the day, and passing remarks to passers-by or insulting ladies or any citizens, will be severely dealt with hereafter. Nostand- ing around our streets or street corners wil! be allowed, except under lawful privileges,and under unavoidable cir: cumstances; and to further the object, it might be as well for parents to fnduce their children to attend church and ministers advise parents accordiugly. Tue following will be of interest to Justices of the Peace: Every justice of the peace heretofore appointed, but who has not qualified, must make the ne- cessary declaration of office and quali- fication before the clerk of the peace, before the first day of August next, or his appointment will lapse. Any just- ice ofthe peace, hereafter appvinted, must make the necessary declarations within three months of his appoint ment. Any justice of the peace who becemes insolvent, eases to be a quali- fied justice, and anyone now acting as a justice of the peace without the ne- cessary qualification, on being reported to the Attorney-General, will be struck off the rolls. Ali declarations taken or other acts done by unqualified justices, by virtue of sir offices, are illegal. These provisions are the results of re- cent legislation and decisions by the Attorney-General’ of Ontario. MILK TEsT.—A representative of THE BEE yisited the Newry ' factory on Thursday of last week. The occasion veing the testing of milk by the use of Dr. Babecock's Milk Test. | T. J. Dillon, of the Agrieultural Department, Utta- wa, was on hand, and in the presence of a number of cheesemakers of this dis- trict, testedi9 samples of milk on Wed- nesday and a similar number on ‘Nhurs- day. We learned some interestin facts regarding this new method whic may be summed up briefly as_ follows: The Babcock Milk Test is a simplede | vice,and is made in various” Sizes, a 30- bottle test, costing 325, will test 60 pat- rons milk in three hours. ‘The 30 bottles are filled with one quart sulphuric acid, eosting 25c. for each 30-bottle test. This is one of the larger sizes and which Mr. Dillon would recommend factories of an average capacity to purchase. The bottles are — in a circle in a pan resembling a cooking utensil designated a steamer. The test bottles are filled with an equal quantity of milk and sulphuric acid. By mearis of the acid the tive ingredients in milk, fat, ash, caseine, ete, are separated, the fat ris- ing midwayin the neck of the bottle, the percentage of which is readily told by a scale on the neck. After the filled bottles have been placed in the paa, by means ofa crank the pan is whirled around et the rate of 800 reyolutions per minute. This is kept up for five minutes, when the lid is removed and by means ot a tube for the: purpose a little hot water 1s added to each test bottle, filling them to “me heck, which assists the sulphuric david te separate the butter fat from the milk. Again the pan Is whirled for two minutes, and the testisever andthe aecurate per- centage of fat of each patrun’s milk is indicated on the neck of the bottles. Out of the large number Of samples tested at Newry the average percentage of the grade cows was 3.4 and the Jer- sey cows yielded 6 per cent. butter fat, This, Mr. Dillon considered, was a good average. As already stated in these columns the results of this methed of milk testing are entirely satisfactory. Mr. Dillon teok great pains to explain the minutest details of the: working of the machine, and the management of the factory did their utmost to make the visitors welcome. Mr. Dillon spoke in glowing terms of the ‘tleanliness everywhere apparent and of the system- atic management of the fvctory,and also of the trouble the factory employ- ees were put to in having everything m r 8rd | perfect readiness for his visit.. The in- tense interest manifested by visiting adopting the latest. and mostapproi.d . me 4 HovseE and lot for sale or to rent. See advt. THOROUGHBRED Jersey bull for ser- yice, See advt,— ~ THE season for bass fishing opens on the 13th of June. BASE ball says the Vidette, appears to have played itself out in Gorrie. Ww. LocHHEAD was in Galt Sunday and Monday visiting his son, William. OwiNnG to Monday’ being a holiday THE BEE is issued several hours later this week, Dr. SINCLAIR, specialist, will be at loerger’s hotel, Atwood, to-day, (Fri- day) May 29th. Mr. Watson, of Molesworth, will preach in the Methodist church next Sunday, morning and evening. _ MEN’s, youths and boys suits in every size, quality and price. For prices read J.L. Mader’s vt. on district news age. Lune following postoffices have been closed:—Bushfield, Huron County; Hammond, Perth County; Scone, Bruce County, and Weldon, Kent County. AtwWET silk handkerchief tied, with- out folding, over the face is a complete security against suffocation from smoke. It permits free breathing, and at the same time excludes smoke from the lungs. _A FEATURE in Montreal shipping circle just now is the large shipments of hay that are going over to the Old Country. This has been a good thing for the steamship companies. One gentleman has a large contract, and has already made extensiye shipments to Glasgow. A cable received from Glasgow gives the quotation fer hay at 57 shillings, with the market very strong. In the estimates for 1891 submitted to Parliament on Monday there is no rovision for a post oftice building at istowel. Money for post oftices or public buildings is voted for Almonte, $15,000; Brampton 6,500, Carleton Place (to complete post office) $12,500, Cobourg $1,500, Goderich — 37,800, Oriltlia $5,000, Peterborough 8600, Port Arthur 35,000, Walkerton (to complete) $8,000, Petrolia $7,500, Smith Falls $7,- 500, and ‘a number of others, THE members of the Baptist church desiring to become acquainted with their new pastor, Rev. Mr. Phillimore and his lady, and wishing to show to him that he was heartily welcome, gaye asocial reception atthe residence of John Switzer on Tuesday evening. The evening was very pleasantly passed in handshaking and friendly conversation. n behalf of the citizens of Atwood in general we desire to extend a cordial welcome to Rev. Mr. Pnillimore. Finr.—What threatened to be the total destruction of the Atwood Plan- ing mill by fire,on Wednesday forenoon, was luckily prevented by a speedy ap- plication of water by the employees of the mijl. A spark from the smoke- stack fell on the roof causing the shingles to take fire. The Hook and Ladder company were on the scene in 1 minute and 40 seconds atter the alarm was given, but their services were not needed. At this season of tlie year and the scarcity of water, fire would prove disastrous to our village. THe Guelph Conference will meet next Wednesday in the Methodist church, Berlin. Rev. Dr. Griffin, of Stratford, has been the President for the pastyear. Rey. J. W. Holmes, of Owen Sound, is likely to be selected as President this year. Rev. J. Scott, M. A., of Wingham, will also poll a good vote. The pastor of the Methodist chuich in Atwood represents the Listo- wel district on the Stationing Committee which meets this (Friday) evening in Berlin to prepare the first draft of sta- tions for the opening of Conference. PASSED WITH Honors.—From an ex- amination of the report of the Victoria University exam. held in April and May we notice the name ofJ. H. Mc- Bain well te the front. In examination in the Sephomore year of the Arts course he passed in all the subjects of the Pass course of his year and in addi- tion secured first-class standing in his Honor Department of Mental Philos- ophy. Besides the workin the Arts course, Mr. McBain took first-class standing in New Testament. histo and Historical Theology in the Theo- logical course. Atthe Convocation W. F. Kerr, L. L. B., presented him with the prize he had won atthe Elocution contestin April. Tue Walkerton Association of the Baptist church meets inthe Baptist church, Atwood,on June 9th and 10th. We publish the following rs gt of their meetings:—June 9th, 9: to 10, 10 to 12, sermon by church letters; 4:30 to 6, sions, Evening, 8, platform meeting; 8 to 8:15, devotional; 8:15 to 8:45, ladies; 8:45 to 10, home missions and edueation. June 10th, 9:30 to 10, devotion; 10 to 11, reports of committees; 11 to 12, the claims of Canadian Baptist and Book Room. Afternoon, 2 to4, the follow- ing topics on the Sunday school: (1) What place should denominationa teaching have in the Sunday school; @) Difficulties in classification and how meet them; by J. Westervelt; (3) queen drawer; (4) What should the character of the superintendent’s address, by J. Morgan; (5) How the scholars may promote the prosperity o the school, by Rev. Mr. Phillimore. to 6, Associational business. Evening, 8 to 8:15, opening exercises; 8:15 ladies; 8:45 to 10, Foreign maissions. CRADIE. RICHARDSON.—In Swift Cerrent, N. W. T.,on May 19th, 1891, the wife of jwheesemakers was favorably .commenit- Mr. J.W. Richardson, formerlyof éd upen by Mr. Dillon, and Was a con- 5.9. : eins ve ptoet “h the nome are and ‘en- |" Atwood, of a daughter. thusiasm of cheesemakers ih» this sec- tion ef Ontario to produce & first-class TODMs. article, which can secured only by | ReaNNENBERG.—In Elma, on May 27th,- Pearl, jnfant daughter of Mr: Henry ~James Irwin,<+ — y Highest Price always paid. A GOOD STORY IN A FEW WORDS! en You Want Dry Goods, Boots & Shoes, Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, Hats, &e., ' You Can’t do Better than Tr JAMES IRWIN. Butter, Eggs and Dried Meat bought. Atwood, Ontario. Wool Wanted! High ~st Cas. Price Paid for Wool an AT THE Listowel Woolen Mill E wish to call your attention to the fact that we still want more wool and we are determined to make this wool season one of the largest, for we have a tremendous stock on hand. It is necessary that you should look around before you dispose of your wool to see where you can make the best purchase with your Wool in WOOLEN COODS. Do not fail to come and see our Tremendous Stock of New Fine Flannels in all shades and patterns—something never hefore shown to the public. Come and See for Yourself. We have made up a lot of Fine Summer Halifax Tweeds, just the thing for schoel boys. We have also a big stock of Fine Tweeds, Coarse fweeds and Full Cloths, Fiannels, Bed\Blankets, Horse Blankets, Robed Skirts, Cottou Shirtings, Cottonades, Shirts and Drawers, for this season’s trade which we offer at Bottom Prices. Do not be deceived by pedlars, but come and deal direct at the factory where you can rely od getting a good assortment to choose from. Everybody should come and try our fine Gray Flannels that wont shrink in_ washing, and outwear the common Gray Flannels sold to the hee Roll Carding, Spluniug, Fulting, aud Manufacturing T weeds, Flannels, lankets, &c., on short notice. 14 3m B. F. BROOK & SON. Richmond Pea Harvester ! as es HIS attachment is greatly improved for 1891. It is the best, simplest and cheapest device for harvest- ing peas ever invented. It can be attached to any ordinary mowing machine, and will work well on any field where a Mower. will cut grass. I have the sole '\agency for Elmatownship. Price of pea harvester, com- te, $12.00. P 5 manufacture first-class Buggies and Wagons. The closest attention given to HORSESHOEING AND REPAIRING. ; I keep road carts, all makes. Anyonerequiting 4 cart should call and get prices before purchasing elsew here. 12 4m HENRY HOAR, Atwood.