Government Assistance Wanted nY-THE GRAND PROSK RAILWAY 14 aiacall ING ITs DOUBLE TRAC K. Ottawa, May 9 okeuaivel doubt waa ex pressed yesterday when a report began to be circulated about the : ees oe fa the ary Later, Mir Girousrd, Cartier, gave notice of ing Tormal oe :--" Have Govern: the follow: J PIANO MW. ANT FACT RE. AN INDUSTRY BEGUN HERE ABOUT 100 YEARS AGO, Itimerant Stewart, of the Last Century. John Jacob Astor, Piano Importer of Malden Lane--State of the Trade Today. A Combination. The Germans dispute with the Italians the to. » f kotehtion Ot the pind, tach natin dattng the invention about 200. years ago, but the. forme? nation abtedates the latter in its claims by one year. The dispute is hardly worth maintaining. The original piano was protiably little more than a harp laid on its side, boxed up and pounded by some mechan- ical contrivance a little lem primitive than the hammers of a zither player. The piano is too much of an instrument ever to have been invented. It grew. It is a combination and in ite day JOB WANTED, 8 BLOCK oad. atone PAVER, by a LAR W Willing t3° attend in « har Commis © cs § D:; MORAN, Albert-«t., near Queen's Hotel. Stratford, May ind, 1888. Gs3-tf Court of Revision. HE on OF REVISION for od Township eae page be held at Hender son's Soil, eto BORDIT, "it NE dru, Tiss. Appeals-will be received by the Clerk up to 1am inet, The Rel van be soon at the Clerk's sé frou date ---- J. WATSON, Cink. _eme May y lst, 1. "Township « of 'of Ellice. COURT OF REVISION. SEs COURT, ot ba te Fist Stings ne | Assosament of 1558, q of several other i even a drum attachment, and other now obsolete devices wee "AT WARTBURG, On Saturday, the 26th day of May, a ROOMS TO RENT. yang for Leral. Isurane 7 "ices over Tux Tines offer, rs few Qs from the Post Office Enquire of J. FRANK PALMER, Or at Tus Tiunze Office HOUSE TO RENT. 0. 33 DOUGLAS STREET, now under tho- rough Renovation. Nice Garden and Grounds For terms apply to JAMES SHARMAN, Stratford, , Doresmbosdith, 1887. 622 Farm for Sale Cheap. GOOD FARM, Containing 65 Acres, all cleared, right on gravel road. GOOD CONCRETE HOUSE AND OUTBUILDINGS Two Barus end emal) Orchard. For apply quick to WILLIAM GORDON, 6a __Real Extate Broker, Strattord. | ROUSE 3 AND LOT FOR SALB, IN GADSHILL. ata = s "Stood ia 'England. itt t sit il E i sack, eatl cabal bes te topers tine to the present Lieutenant. Lord ~Carnarvon replied, accusing Mr. Gray of a breach of confidence. Me. Parnell then told of an interview between himse a F t hil a MANY DISTINCT TRADES. In view of the number manufactured in a single yoar atl aes suppose that the mar- ket must soon Intted. But the same authority tracing meh number manufactured annually since the year 1780, places the total number of pianos in the country at this time sora that iy have been broken up more than 100 years that have followed the initial date As there are more than 11,000,000 families in the country and the life of a piano is estimated at only twenty years, it will be seen that we should be very far from ae « clot in an ind Only a few of the leading factories in the.country the entire t within factory. in the production of fabrication trade, and after they are fashioned hg are vent to the hammer coverer to be covered mA felt. But what is felt? Weall know of ju general as ering >but saat felt is something different. It is the product of an especially fine quality of wool, and was formerly ail imported from Ger many or France. But in recent years American manufacturers have learned: to are all telustrios tre of pianos, and the list ay be bv the mention of. pedals, which come also from the founder; piano legs, which come from the wood turner or and.of keys, more: of x 'eory and callulold' are in a single year. The list.of distinct industries kept in to serve the piano would in- deed be a long one were an attempt made to trace it to the end.--New York Sun. California Excursion Statistics. ieved - the Government antl aetanell ca tad ine tenants. He counselled bis countrymen >. ¥-within the -law-acubders 6e4 alone, This does not inciude the first class :eecond ches, oor emnierant sinele tap: witich- ~ tiekets that -- been largely sold, aPeestimined ae Wiereaing the sane a oe to 100,009 for the yean--N _ _--, carver; piano cases, | Lerwrended by the cabinetmaker or his double, "Tweed: and Trowserings. Place your orders while you get a good choice. We have also got a Magnificent and Large Stock of the Newest Styles in Ties, Collars, Kid Gloves, Soft Felt and Stiff Hats.: Kastner Bros' SEBRINGVILLE axp MIFGHELL. E, A KASTNER, Manager, Sebringville. NOTICE TO CREDITORS a. JAMES POWELL. URSUANT to Sutiatal tn High Court Pa Rg ber; A. D. 1886, are On or Before the 19th Day of May, 1888, post, prepaid, to F, W. GEARING, the their eR Rd STRATFORD, the Solicitor of ristian and reg security is in the City of Stratford, The 21st Day of May, 1888, ten o'clock in forenoon, the time posto pe ie ad na agg Ape wo B, - Dated this 26th day of April, 1888. D, H. LIZARS, Master at Stratford. F. W. GEARING, ; Plaintiff's Solicitor. 'Notice to Creditors. EDWARD DONKIN, Late of the Gore of the Township of Downie, "in the County of Perth, Farmer, Deceased PUBsUANT to Bec. 34, 110 of " The Re- vised of Ontario, 1887," all creditors others against the Estate of EDWARD DONKIX, late of the Gore of the Town- tm the County of Perth, Farmer, died on of about the, ad day of i TESE LEE aa Fl iF 4 E 5 Dated this 26th day of April, A. B., 1858, EDWARD DONKIN, STRATFORD P.0., Admitistrator; A. were ADAIR, Sollcitor for Administrator. - Phe"Royal" Flavoring Bxtracte bl ae Cana --A nice aevortiment of new designs ; for galeat orth's. = Bilious Disorders wed 'Acid Stomach, Compbet bell's Cathartic Compound is very effecti 'The Cold Dip. During the xecong cold cold eo here I +) Syrs j maa three fingures We had some Yellow oan in the house and } iit with good results. Wn. Mack- lain, Montreal, P. Q. "FEVER "COLIC, unnatural appetite Jretininess, sceakmees, - ma, . At my Chambers in the Court House, B. hed =---- Gece ' handed ia to the Clerk sistance, but just what the proposal is ments of expression ak Tansy Dy Bp ified TT" E UXDERSIONED (ofr ter tale his Pre was to " instrument. Boyt in its birth, if it ever ape Will therefore govern themscives ot 7 & storey ever, thee ii'aenld be im the shape of a | bad a distinct time and place of nativity, ita | " accordisg!y. - : and « halt frame dwelling, hitchen attached. Good z "Mi - . cae | 2 . Jor yment to suit parchaser. Apply to A M was nently % the so called ab ggg hawt pe pe Clerk's Office, Eilice, Teanillp Gat, a) pet eeen, and although, of course, refgsing to | in Germany, bad to be a. Sebringville, Sth May 1888, td HENRY msn dalde . give detaiiz, the ty coed ros aeIVIOS by the labors or that Go Government assistance had best re eh Norignn The plago toa | We are mow Ready for the] marca 14, 1588. e20-tt A Star morsing in to the perfection of an instrument Spring Campaign. Farm For Sale. HAT . , being Lot 14, Com. 5, ELLICE, containing One Huadred Acres. about are heavily timbered, aad balance The Farm is ihe aod is sitaste oniy Ste miles from the City of Stratford. Not much moncy required Fer apply to . Ws. PACKHAM, Downie, Mitchel! Road, April bial 1988, G62 4 Stratford 7. 0. VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE. LOTS FOR SALE. T® Lota, convenient to the G. T. R. Locomotive Works, are now offered for sale on Favorable Terms: MARSHALL'S SURVEY, Lots 29, 30, 31, West Side Mc- Kenzie St.; Lots 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, East Side McKen- aie St.; 8. 4 Lot 50, and lots 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, West Side Victoria Street. McKENZIE'S SURVEY, Lots 43, 44, North side Milton street; Lot 49, South side Milton atreet. GRANGE SURVEY, Lot 51, south side of Milton st.; lot 54, north side Shakes- peare st. MERCHANTS BANK, Or to GEO. FORMAN, Laxp Acaxt. Stratiord REMOVAL. FLOUR and FEED BUSINESS JOHN McINTYRE ford generally, that since rchased th Flour and Feed Business of dh odd & Cullen He has removed to the Store on the Market Square, next to the Bank of Montreal, where he will in fatare carry on the business in all its tranches. The best brands of Family Flour, always in Mock. All kinds of Oats, Peas, oe Corn, cee Stat, bran, Shorts, Middlings, and everything in i reasonable pcos, SEEDS, SEEDS. Hie will "Keep in stock the best Kinds of Seed | Clover, Tizupthy, - : asd Carden. Secaad variety. an ma me SOHN. McINTYRE, _. Remember the Staad--next to the Baak of Pr mv Market Sworn Stratiord. pril 23, 1888. en 635-tf Cc so Suzi View i is ; ie hing a thane oll kidney complai ayeperia Rena debility; Selene blood mune you up if you are afflicted. Elixir Bie Vite on} be nets. Sold LA nome of the of ce of. Fores in Childven déstroy the worms with Dr. Low's Worw up. serrated FLL SH, aula Solio h recaré sade, indicate then: 2 a 6 Beet eel remor: Ts A COMMON SENSE start in life. Get that which sharpena the preceptive faculties, stimulates atic WHoWledye Of Disinea afales. we WRITE: Fron STRATFORD, ONT. SCHOOL for the times. It educate: Young Men and Womem for s successful that Education that gives s young man or woman that mental culture and discipline ambition, and Si: Seq CATALOGUE. --_-- GO a. & Look out for the above Windows of the Variety is: not * Bqualied in the April 27,38. "W. H. SHAW, PRINCIPAL. -- 6 2. fp en NI pe A EG THE ETRE ET ATES in Enameled Letters on the "ANTWERP BLUE FRONT, And You Will Sé6 a Display of BIRD CAGES that for Beauty and iy. Prices range from 50c. up. AuABASTINE is moving off aati. Remember that the only Place to get the Genuine Article is at 62 Ontario Street, Stratford, The Stratford Hardware Store, yo at Canned Fruits Currant; Red I have also the above fruits in 'Something New: and Terkey. Canned Beef, Ox-Tail H. WAR and Vegetables. I have laid in a Well-Selected Stock of Canned Fruita and Vegetables, embracing all the produets of this Glorious Province of ours, such as +VBGETABLES -- Red Kidney Beans. Sweet Corn, Marrowfat - Peas, Tomatoes, Sucotash. -- FRUITS -- Cherries, 'Peas, Apples, Lemon, Red Plums, Peaches, Superior Lombard Plums, ae Raspberries, Black Currant. Jelly and Jam form. Very fine. Canned Boston Baked Beans, flavored with bacon, --Grand. These Goods will havo to be tested to be appreciated. J have bought a fine line of Canned. Poultry, such as Chicken, Duck Soup, etc. Inspection invited. The Phenomenal Cheap Grocer. Dinner Sets. a Small Advance on the 3 Only--99 Pieces Claret, Brown (dark brown), " arrive in July. Immediate Sale. "HONFLEUR" Having completed our Orders taken last January for Direct Importatiog, we bave several sets for Immediate Sale, which we will sell at 2 Oniy--100 Pieces Dinner Dinner Sets. PATTERN. Retail Importing Prices. Dinner Sets, " Honfleur " Pattern. Sets, Honfieur " Pattern. . (a> These Fine Sets have Soup and Sauce Tureens, &c., dc. 3 Only--85 Pieces Set, Combination, Tea, Breakfast and Dinner Sets, Daisy," and " Marigold" Pattern. Our Special Order List is open for receiving orders for Importing te We have direct orders arriving each month, with Dinner Sets, for E. K. BARNSDALE & CO., STRATFORD AND MITCHELL. CIGARS. CELEBRATED LA-NOBLESSE GLADSTONE CIGARS Wholesale caly a4 Factory Prices "Ames CORUORAN. Stratford, Deo. 15 ima. Tie BE rhausted ad Vitality HE spree gree or Live, Png +> edical Association. Address Mass, or bye Ww. si. PARREG ered mag of Harvard Medical College, 25 years' may we consulted Ton fidentially. Speciaty, 'Diseases of an. Office, No 4, Buitach ANOTHER. BEAUTIFUL NEW _STOCK Wall Papers, "Decorations, "ft Borders, etc., ory WALL PATER A AND? FALSTING Howse _ IDINGTON'S BLOCK, ERIE St. W. CASSON. -. 3a '| A few doors west of Post Office. WINTER FLUD, In Bulk. Alveys Fors and Frat. BEEF, IRON AYD WINE, senniiiaiemmea ser ---rgenera eat E. J. JOHNS DRUG STORE! Agent for Lamarev' Celebrated Spertacies. Stratford, Feb. 25, 1887. ok WH LEAD ry |e SOT Tor --AaxDb-- IT WILL PAY YOU TO BUY FROM US. BRADSHAW & CO., FURNITURE DEALERS AND | ___UNDERTAKERS BAKING F POWDER : ee ee --FR fH! «| W. I. Becker's Gallery. A veto SITTING Fi FOR PHOTOGRAPH deters FEB. gore will havo the chases: rg when co PORTRAIT of themecives om MAKE A NOTE OF OF THIS, por PRs TRY YOUR LUGE!" Stestiort, DE. 15, 1927. ae a : |$25-LIPE-SIZE PORTRAIT-$25~