N.Y. Wortp: If we bought the}! Philippines from Spain the goods ' should have been mae C.0.D. +,* Tue English yacht, Shamrock, was beaten by the Columbia, the Yankee boat, in the third and final race of the series last week for the America cup of 1899. Sir Thomas Lipton, the owner of Shamrock, says he will again con- test the cup tn 1991 when he hopes to put a better boat in the water than the Columbia. The Shamrock cost Sir Thomas $£00,000, *,* Tue British troops in Sonth Africa are reported to be winning battles right along this week. The reports are very conflicting and misleading as regards particulars, Lowever, and in some in- stances too partial to the British to be accepted as "the whole truth, and noth ing but the truth." 'The Boers vast numerical superiority over the British --3 to 1--must be making it uncom- fortably interesting for the latter around Ladysmith, . *,* THE new Ontario Cabinet has been formed as follows ; Hon. G. W. Ross, Premier and Pro- vincial Treasurer. Hon. James R. Stratton, Provincial Secretary. Hon.J. M. Gibson, Atterney-General. Hon. E. J. Davis, Commissioner of Crown Lands, Hon. Frank R. Latchford, Commis. sioner of Public Works. Hon. John Dryden, Minister of Ag riculture. - * FF As an instance of the far reaching in- fluence of Freemasonry the following incident in connection with the battle of Majuba Hill in 1881, is worth repeat- ing: A slightly wounded British com- missariat officer was being covered by the rifle of a Boer sharpsheoter, when tne former made the Masonic sign. The Boer lowered his ritle and, stepping over to the other, made him a prisoner, but treated him in a speeially hospit- aolé fashion as a brother member of the eraft. he eommissariat man ascer- tained that Mr. Kruger and Gen. Jou- "bert were also Freemasons. ** Our Canadian troops fer the Trans yaal war will sail on the Sardinian on the 81st inst.direct for Cape Town. For fear the vessel might be attacked by French privateers to which President Kruger is said to have given letters of marque, the Minister of Militia has de- cided to equip the transport with two or three rapid firing guns. Sir Charles Tapper has arranged to insure the lives of the 1,000 men, composing the Canadian contingent, for $1,000,000, gratis. In addition, any soldier losing both eyes or both feet will receive $1,- 000 ; or in theevent of his losing one eye or one foot he will receive $500. The people of Canada are furnishing the men with every creature comfort copeeivable, in fact the boys can live like lords so bandsomely has their coumtry done by them; but we fear the Imperial army regulations will lop off all the trimmings in their -bill of fare. The contingent will be thorough- ly representative, every Province in the Dominion contributing its quota, and the whole in charge of Col. Otter, with Major Sam: Hughes, M. P., second in command. Thereis only one feature of the arrangement which shows up bad, and that 's in our Government re- fusing to sustain the entire cost of the contingent, and mot simply the cost of transportation, The Imperial Govern- ment should not be asked to pay one farthing towards the support of the Canadian boys in the field. The Ottawa Government's attitude in this particular is both niggardly and mean, and does notin any sense reflect the general feeling and sentiment of the country. o> + * Tux following' Atwoodites went to Wingham Friday to hear Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Premier of Canada, and Hon. Mr. Fielding, Minister of Finanee: J. A. apd T. W. Mitchell, Councillor Jas- Donaldson, THE Bee editor, W. R. Erskine and Walter Hamilton. About 200 boarded the train at Brus- sels, including J. J, Gilpin, Ben Gerry, Editor Irwin and seyeral others wh:s: political views cannot be said to be in perfect accord with Sir Wilfrid's, They were "sent to bring order out of chaos," asone Tory putit. . The Wingham rink in which Sir 'Wil- frid addressed the people will hold fully 4,000 people, and it was erowded to its ng the Prime Minister of Canada ring what he had to say, The berat committee went to the pays be of secaring special trains from neighboring points in all directions, with the result that sage numbers were present. Sir Wilfrid and his gatiy were the guests of Dr. McDonald, M. P. for East Haron, during their stay here, Some scallywag, who evidently en- joys a practical joke, tied a fish on the door-knocker of Dr MeDonald's resi- dence on the eyening prior to Sir Wil- frid's arrival, assuming that as the Liberal chieftain was a good Romar: Jatholic and therefore did not eat meat on Friday, the fish would be wel- come, The joke was more suggestive than funny. ° The town was gaily decorated for the occasion with flags, bunting and Liber al eampaign mottos. The procession. which eseorted Sir Wilfrid around town previous to the opening of the meeting. was the most gorgeous that the Wing- ham district could present. It was headed by a brass band, behind whieh came 200 monnted horsemen, resplend- ent with the glory of red, white and blue sashes. A big crowd lined the way, and the appearance of the Premier was everywhere greeted with applause, to which he kept continually bowing his acknowledgments. In the rink itself bunting and flowers were everywhere tastefully arranged, interwoven with banners bearing the many war cries of Liberalism. Among those who had seats on the | platform were: Dr. MeDonald, M.P., R. Holmes, M.P., John MeMillan, M-P, Jas. McMullen, M. P., A. Hislop, M. P. P., Thos, Gibson,' ex-M. P. P.. M Y. McLean, ex-M, P.P.P., D. D. Wilson, of Seaforth ; W. H. Kerr, of Brussels; D, MceGillicuddy, of Goderich ; and Wm Clegg, Mayor of Wingham. A pleasing feature of the afternoon was the presentation of bonquets to the Premier by two little girls, Alice Bowles and Cecil Homutbh. Sir Wil- frid accepted the flowers with a kiss for | #8¥ each girl. erences Sh Geo. McKenzié; 'ex-Mayor of Wing- ham, was chairman, and in a brief speech extended a hearty welcome to the Premier on his first visib. to Wing- ham. The baa Geuncil and the Re- ferm Associatio sented addresses to the Premier. e@meeting was ad- dressed by Sir Wilftid, Mr, Fielding. Jas, McMullen, M. P. for North Wel- lington, and John MeMilian, M. P. for| Hes. South Heron. No quesiions were al- lowed to be asked the speakers. We refer our readers to the Globe of Satur- |. o¢ day last for the contents of the several speeches, not haying space here for them. The proceedings were punctuat- ed with rousing patriotic songs by Mr. Cline and his male. quartette, A Tory in the audience likened the Laurier Government's tariff to the sign in the rear of 'the speakers' platform, which read as follows: "Trade Prefer- ence to Britian."."Now," said he, "that word aint spelled right, it should be 'Britain,' yet any fellow knows that the words mean thesame. Just so with the Laurier tariff. They have stolen the origiual N. P. tariff of Sir John Macdonald, and have made just a little changé im it, and' new palm it off as theirown. Itisthe Liberal 'Britian' of Britain. These Grits are wearing Sir John's tariff.clothes, every darned one of them, and they know it, but wont own up to it." Sir Wilfrid Laurier bearsa strong facial resembiance to the late Sir John Macdonald, as is wellknown, Heis a striking personality, and is tall for an Anglo-Saxon, and exeeptionally tall for a Frenchman, who are a diminutiye: race of people physically. There was nothing in his Wingham address striking or brilliant, it was no better than apy average politician could have delivered. Nevertheless, it is in Sir Wilfrid to acquit himself elo- quently when occasion demands; he is a polished orator, a gifted scholar, and a clever politician, while his political record up to the present must be ac know] abeve reproach. Neither Sir John 'Macdonald nor Sir Wilfrid Laurier can be accused of baving lined their pockets fromi the public treasury. Cook's Cottén Roct Com ed themselves of the pr tater Peers and aoe | A Wise people are also rich when they know a perfect remedy for all annoying dis- | eases of the blood, kidneys, liver and bowels. # ts | ee Sarsaparilla, which pela the entire system as to bring vigorous health. it never disappoints. Rheumatism r health." Ohya. teinaceee dneys. Since bsg capers St 00d appetite, Bran, 503 betas Street, Peterboro, Ont. Never Disappoints Hood'y Pills cure liver ills; the non-trri ona aly catiatiic ty take with Hood's Bareaparli G.T.R. TIME TABLE. North Trains leave Atwood Station, and South, as follow GOING SOUTH. Express 7.47 a.m. Mixed 10.25 a.m, GOING NORTH, Mixed 1.20 p.m. Express 9,50 p.m. ins, each... , 2fectlong.. mmen on the New together saat prs complete lives of = A of art the work isa Re tas 'issuatration, Ww Testament. Sells Li pens sell df ae ital ae Fy gan conelins g, choles ee i for outfi a iviae fs show you how ---- apt v. BRADLEY-GARRETSON CO., Limited, Brantford. deg 'eguching. RAILWAY GRAND TRUNK system HUNTERS' EXCURSIONS To Muskoka Lakes, Bala, Beaumaris, Foot's Bay, Hamil's Point, Blackstone, Moon Riyer District, Redwood, Port Cockburn, Maganetawan River, Ros-~|. seau, Penetang, Midland, Huntsville, Lake ef Bays, Coboeonk inclusive. Lindsay to Hali- burton inclusive. All points Severn to North Bay inclusive. Ando a Pr; Havelock to.Sharbot Lake ro ate also Kippewa and Temiskawing via North Bay, Mattawa to Nepigon and Spanish inclusive. Return tickets at first-class Single Fare, except on business passing through Toronto, wil! be issued Oct. 25th te Nov. ist, inclusive, valid for return from destination not later than a if nayigation closes h, 1899) from all stations in ge iog district : > Broekyille and West in over. will be sloner at all points Severn and Nort Sportsman's gun and 200 pounds of; camping outit carried free. On Saturday, Oct. 28th, a -- steamer will leave Muskoka Wharf at 7a.m., for.all points on the Muskoka Lakes. teamer "City of Toronte will Jeave rays ty pos gi on Saturday, Oct, nd and Moon River District, after arrival of evening trains from the South, For fishing 2 and hunting. ae Books Rea, igo wes ai + Beileas Lakefield. Argyle to | _|tertain their young men. e¢¢ and RANGES We have in stock the best makes of Stoves, Ranges: and Furnaces, at Lowest Prices. Acetylene Gas plants: and piping supplied on short notice. A full line of Hardware and Tin- ware at Lowest Prices. Fullarton & Ziemann, - Monkton, Ont. AUCTION SALE ky a DAIRY : COW And Young Cattle. Se C. H. Merryfield, Auctioneer, has received instructions: from the undersigned to: sell by Public Auction, on Lot 11, Con. 11, Elma, on Tuesday, Oct. dist, 1899, war. Me. The followsing valuable stock : 1 Driving Horse, 4 years old, sired by Sydney, Jr. ; 1 spring Colt, sired by Caryl, a thoroughbred blood horse ; 2 spring Colts, sired to|by Sir Walter ;15 Milch Cows, in calf te pedigreed Durham bull ; > Farrow Cows ;6 yearling Cattle ; 10 ispring Calves: 10-well bred Ewes ; ; 22'Pigs, 10 weeks old:: 3 brood Sows. ee at a eS S All sums, of $5 and under cash ; over that amount: 12 months credit will be given on furnishing approved: jomt notes. 5.per cent. per annum discount for cash on: credit amounts. Sale without-reserve, as: the Proprietor is giving: up. dairying. C. H. 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