. = price paid was from $3.75 to $4 of 1877. whe Public School trustees j chip gi ees new ettnel which ein rhs 9 and ‘will be distinctly Sear at at the distance of m three or four miles. | On with excursionists, left this place for vga The excursion was got up in connection with the formal open- ing of the Stratford and Huron Rail- way. The return fair is fifty cents. As will be seen by reference to the cards which appear in another col- umn, Mr. D. D. Cam himself as retiring trom the mayor- alty of the town, while Mr. J. W. oe announces himself as a candi- The amount of taxes to be raised frem the corporation -of Listowel this year, is $10,187.47. If taken by wards, the proportion will be: east ward, $4,061,80; centre ward, $4,- 116.15; west ward, $1,982.32. The af the corporation of Jack (the lat- adjoining school section pays into) ter) and went to the Grand Central the town treasury, $27,20. driving stables to perform the opera-} we tion, and failed. Fined $5 or 30 days. Mr. Cyrus Hacking has received) p g- Jack evaded the sentence of the appointment as ticket agent for the Canada Southern Railway Com- pany. Also Mr. Ww. sbin has Lge appointed agent for the Ontar- fo Express Company, in Listowel. Business will be transacted as soon as the line is in running order which is expected on and after Mon- day next Over six hundred lambs were this week shipped fram thé Great West- ern station, for astern markets ead. If grumbling about prices be | & necessary oc — * business, we thin @ perso gets $4 for spring inate should hot have much t y except to fault with the price being too, high. The enterprismg firm of Hess Bros. continues to enlarge their al. ready extensive premises. They have added another story to one of the buildings on Main street, and , made some important improvements in the othet buildings. The new, building is for the purpose of having greater facilities in the cane chair depart- ment, which {s constantly becoming more extensife. ; Water for Fire Engine The town council has given orders to have a number of tanks built in different parts of the town, to supply the steamer with water.in case of fire. “Advocate” Editor Offended The editor of the Mitchell Advo- cate, last week, seems to be offended at our remarks on the evils of in- temperance. This is rather to be re- gretted, as we had no intention of be-| ing personal. Thursday morning, ght cars,} pbell announces | find |. ” ni inv ach a en ey, Good Price for Grain - New grain has comemnced to find’ its way to the market, The first of ASO ful week the pri¢e seems to be 0} decline, and $1.10, $1.15 and Jr 20 are about thé average offers. Con- sidering the coat” yield this year in fall crops, there is no reason to complain of the prices offered. Tried and Failed Chief Constable Woods, a few days ago, brought to the judgment seat of the Mayor, Messrs. Lippart and Few, on alleged violations of a sub-section of the moral law. By the testimony of witnesses it was shown that the former had promised, threatened and otherwise covenanted to knock Satanic Majesty, in five seconds, out 8. the court by sutten flight. Rush of Grain The rush of grain to the market during the past two weeks has kept Main street ae = almost ner blockade. Bet en an teams, pedestrians find “it difficult to get past the crowds in front of the post office; commerical travellers and oth- rs with conveyances find it neces- sary to take the back streets, in ord- er to force a passage: The question of making an immediate, purchase of a suitable market place is forcing it- self once more upon the attention of the people. Caledonian Society meeting was held on Friday ev- wate the 14th. inst., at the Grand Central hotel, to organize a Caledon- fan Society for Listowel and vicinity. he meeting was well attended, and after a unanimous opinion was ex- pressed that such a Society should be formed, the balloting for officers was proceeded with, and resulted as follows: R. Ferguson, chief; Campbell, A. McKenzie, D. Porteous and J. W. Scott, chieftains; John McKenzie, secretary-treasurer, Rev. J. W. Bell, M. A. chaplain, Dr. Nich- al, physician. ® High School Report The following is the result of last weekly examinations, held the Listowel bigh school. Maximum 00: th So Geography, first class—Wm. Clim- je 94, M. A. Draper 89, Daniel Ellis 82, Jessie Anderson 74, Pierce Som- erville 66, Annie Deavitt 60, Robert Martin 59, William Hunt 59, Jacob Maurer 50, Sarah Dick 32, George F@Wler 32, Edward Oress 25, Minnie Dixon 25, Florence Nichol 21, Ida “Clean, Straight and Dry.” Farmers who take their flax tq Listowel mills are requested*to bring it clean, straight and dry, otherwise they will be docked in their weight. Those interested will govern them- selves accordingly. J. & J. Living- stone. Entertained Sparrows, Goodnight! A flock of English sparrows are on a visit to the town this week. The little visitors have constituted them- selves the:guests of John Livingston, ., by whom they are being hospit- ably entertained. They are supposed to be on a picknicking tour. Load of Flax Weighed 4,900 Ibs. The rush of flax to Livingston's mills, still continues. Already 987 loads have been received, and the supply has not been exhausted. A number of the loads weighed from 3,600 to 4,000 lbs. Mr. Jas, Lang of the 8th. concession, Wallace, oronaht one load to the mill which turned the scales to 4,900 Ibs. Railway Nearing Completion The grading on the Stratford and Huron Road between Listowel and Milverton is about completed, the only remaining work being three small pieces of swamp, and Mr. Liv- ingstone’s farm within the corpora- tion. The work of fencing, as well as the laying of ties, culvert and bridge building, is well on, and be ‘pushed forward as rapidly as possi- ble. Quoit: Match ’ Arrangements have been made for a friendly match at quoits between six players from Wingham and an equal number from this place. The match takes place to- wee Ny sige Ad and will be played fair grounds. The following iver have been sélected to represent Listowel. W. Bright, J. Bright, C. Walkinshaw, J. Coates, R. Bell and R. Ferguson. Seven “Drunks” in Lockup The celebration af the opening of Stratford and Huron Railway, on the 6th. inst., was noted for its being practically carried out on temperance principles, by all who were concern- ed with it. But on the day following, amongst a certain class, a reaction seb in, and which..was only terminat- ed ‘by seven individuals getting into the lock-up together, for being drunk and disorderly. Ashes Did the Trick We learn that our mayor, Mr. D. D. Campbell, who, for the past x. ‘weeks, has been rusticating at “farm” in the anata and sean. oe ing in = aerent of agriculture, 21% ons of well season- Chase 20, Mary J. Evans 16, Lillie Climie 8. Second class—Wm. Lochhead 99, John Philp 95, George Douglas 94 Maggie Gibson 94, St. Clair Nichol 93, Emil Hess 91, Maria Blyth 83 Eddie Hunt 78, Thos. Bradie 71, William Green 70, Herbert eames i Mary Climie 63, Albert ykin Maggie Climie 61, David Douglas Ba: John Lochhead 50, Morton Ham- ilton 47, Henry Halsted 29, Henry Hay 26, William Bird 22. 200 See Quoit Match The quoit match between Messrs Bright and Walkinshaw, came off on Friday last, and resulted, after a keen contest, in a victory for Walkin- shaw. Ln game commenced at 1 p. m. sha Bright taking the first three shots, till Walkinshaw got in and brought the score up to to 6 in his favor. Bright again took the lead till they stood ties at 23. Ties were again announced at 26, 31, 34 an 37, when Walkinshaw drew steadily to the front, and at 54, was leading his opponent by 11 shots. Here the tide of battle was again turned, and Mr. Bright by steady play gradually drew up, so that when 60 was announced for Walkinshaw he was behind only 5 points, and hav- ing the lead Mr. Bright’s next shot —- thought to be good for one more, nd the result of the match even th en began to seem doubtful, when Walkinshaw at this junction made the shot of the day, wedged his op- ponent from the tee and won among- st great excitement. Over 200 witnes- sed the contest. In Aid of St. John's Sufferers The following are the subscrip-| tions in aid of the St. John’s suffer- ers, collected by Mrs arge, Mrs. Hi hag Mrs. Bolton, "Mrs. Newman, Mrs. L. Winter, Mrs. Philp, Miss McKenzie, and Miss Climie: . Crozier, B. A., $5.00; J. W. gett $10.00; Dr. Philp. $5.00; Rey.. J. Bell, $5.00; Dr. Nichol, $5.- AY Mr. Vanwick, $5; L. Bolton, $5; 8s. oi Carswell, a; * Solin Binning Lm hn McKenzi $2; A. ; J. Devlin, 2: Ww. M. Clinic, <3 $2; Joh 74 A. Tremain, $3: arson, $2; ompson sneess'C. Shields, $2; Geor rge Sutherland, $2;-A. Mell wraith, $2; S. Davidson $2; George ‘Cimie. ir. $2; iggs, $2; Grant McFarlane é ; D. Porteous $1; Wm. § + $1; J. Hep- Larg \ %, hgue ore evidence 1 wheat pees was bound same day by we Trowbridestees Figo bc es week, 8. Wilcot — ates of heavy fall ahhat in gix ‘hours. ELMA CHURCH OPENING—The ing of the new Prederiation church at Elma Centre 1 take place on Sabbath, the 16th. ott ‘Services held on the evening of Monday, the 17th.,-after the usual manner.. A number of speakers from a distance have been invited, and there will be no lack of musical entertainment. The following is the standing of the pupils of Spring Creek —, school, No. 4, Elma, for‘ the past ek: Fourth —* Ellie Graham; 2nd.. Jane Wood. Thirt forme tat. Mar 2nd. Agnes Bishop; Hamilton. Second form—tst. Minnie Wood: 2nd. Anna Shannon; 3rd. Mary Crit- tendon; 4th. izzie Graham; - 5th. Maggie Angus; 6th. William Nesbitt. First Form—1ist. Joan Hamilton; 2nd. Mary ret gage “8rd. len Morrison; 4th. arbara Grubber; 5th. Mary oly 6th. James Stew- y Hamilton; 3rd. William rt. Second Division—I1st. Mary Bot- terill; 2nd. Mary Stevefison; 3rd. Mary Grubber; 4th. Charles Stewart; 5th. Mary A. Moore; 6th. nnie Peebles. Third division—ist. Maggie Ham- ilton; 2nd. Sam ae _Bnanaon; 8rd. William J. Hun Bessie raham; 6th. Willian ‘Crittenton: 6th. Wm. W. Moore. ELMA AND WALLACE TOWNSHIPS PLOWING MATCH | The annual plowing match of the Elma and Wallace Agricultural Soc- iety was held on the farm of D. D. Hay, Esq., on Tuesday . last. The weather was all that couldbe desir- ed, and the majority of the teams were on the ground by nine o'clock. The field was fair condition, though the surface was rather unev- en, and the soil more friable than what might have been desired. There were in all about a doaen competitors, and their work was finished by five in the afternoon. The judges got through by the time it was dark, and made the following awards: es Mer’s Class— (iron plow) st. John Dickson, Elma; 2nd. Thomas Forsyth, Morris. Men’s Class—(wooden plow) Ist Thomas Dickson, Elma; 2nd. James Brown, Molesworth; 3rd. ‘George Brown, Molesworth. Boys’ class—(Between 16 and 20) lst. John Lochhéad, Elma; 2nd., Henry Scott, Wallace. Boys’ Class— (Under al Ist. Alex Patterson, Grey; 2nd. John McDon ald, Wallace; 3rd. John Melrose, EI- — judges were Joseph Sander- son, Geo. Carruthers and Wm. Stew- rt. LISTOWEL MERCHANTS. QUIT { LONG CREDIT" SYSTEM For some time the business men of Listowel have felt the burden of long credits to be almost intol- erable, but, owing to the tis State of finances in’ general ng the farming community, and the faite ure of crops, they have exercised much forbearance, and continued to give almost unlimited credit to their customers; but, as times are assum- ing a different aspect, they think it time to make a move to at least six months credit from the old system of 12 months. The fact of so many neighboring towns and villages mov- ing in this direction, and finding a Satisfactory result, should be a suf- ficient guarantee as to the working of such a system, and should encour- age the inauguration of this scheme. It is proposed to begin with the com- ing year as follows, viz: ccounts opened in January, 1878, to fall due October ist. 1878; and accounts to run from that time 6 months—that is, to falk due 1st. of April; and so each successive year, all accounts to rendered in October and April, and unless settled then, to subject to interest at the rate of ten percent per annum. One great’ reason why such a change should be effected is owing to the fact of retailers being obliged to buy a great many leading lines of both dry-goods and groceries, on 30 and 60 _—_ time; these goods being sold on a year’s credit ‘must necess!- tate a larger profit or a large inter- tst account to the retail merchant. ‘It is generally believed that the short credit system is a move in the right direction, and that everyone will see the advantage to begained by such a ,| Change. Another great evil with which the retailer has iad to contend with, is | the giving of presents at the time the customer settles his account—or, in other words, paying a premium for sys ct of be- ing obliged to give a customer article: worth °s8, slig: 6 8 grievance ares no, be encouraged: An sere ‘Also, syste open-| legil wit) pected to t. A 80) ; in aid of the Dulane tund, iil be EB £ fot On M Mr. William ets years Nesbitt, of of act pce, cut. 17 cone fall 4 up the rge May- ros. har Climie & William M. chime, Richard n & Bickerton, D. D. Sine, ; , Jo man, a bg ge James Vanstone, Thomp: ros., J. A. Hacking, John Welch, a W. Brisbin, Henry tzel, Brook, George Adam, A. McKen- ae i C. Tabberner, 8. Bros., Burton & Foster, H. Robinson, A. Morrow, John Mack & Co. OPENING OF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN ELMA TP. The opening of the new Presby- terian church, at Elma Centre, took place on Sabbath last, and was large- ly attended. The was ge Be hes by ng, ge ay: took for his text Fag 22nd. ‘of the 25th —— of the. oak of Exodus. The se endered particularly eotereating by “the appropiatness of the subject, by its force of argument. and by the eloquent appeal which it contaiaed for a greater exercise Christian benevoleace and liberality. The afternoon sermon was preached to by the Rev. P. Musgrave, late of Mil- verton, from Ephesians, 2nd. chapter and 22nd. verse. Mr. Lang preached | ©4 in the evening from the’ Gospel! of St. John, 12th. chapter and 32nd. — there being as at the morhing nd afternoon services, upwards of 800 persons present. The subject of ‘ oo was treated ina masterly er, and was listened to most atteativety during its entire delivery. The collections re up during the day amounted to $13 onday pa a soiree was held, at which there were between seven and eight hundred present. Tea, and its accompaniments, were in abundance and to spare, the committee having made more than ample provision for the wants of all. After tea, Rev. Mr. Renwick, pastor of the church, took the chair and the intellectual part of the program be- gan by the singiing of the 100th. psalm, in which all the congregation Soloed, the Rev. Mr. Scott of Hibbert, leading in prayer. Mr. Renwick gave a short history of the church at El- ma Centre, and showed that th causes which led to the erection of a new building were those of absolute necessity. He also hoped that as the congregation had gone to consider- able expense in providing a suitable place of worship, much -good would be the result. The Rev. Mr. Lang be- ing introduced to the audience, spoke ‘of the great changes that had tak- ‘en place in the appearance of the township during the past twenty-five years. He congratulated the congre- oe co — successful completion so ha a church, and hop- oa that the ‘instruction there receiv- ed would be abundantly blessed for theie eternal welfare. He contraste the difference @etween the congrega- tions of the eastern and western sec- tions of the province, showing the greater youth and vigor which was observable in the latter. He also pointed out what were the essential elements of success to individuals, as well as societies, and noticed the evils resulting from thele absence. These elements consisted chiefly in the preservation of the health by the cultivation of the physical faculties, by the practice of economy, an y the proper cultivation of the moral and intellectual faculties. He conclul- @4 by earnestly advising young men not to look for pleasure in idleness or vicious habits, as there .was n happiness to be found aside from the — of labor and virt . Mr. Deacon, Trowbridge, gave a va interesting discourse on the progress of the age, and compared the ‘present state of our young coun- try, with its lines of railway and tel- egraph, roads, schools and churches, to what it was only a quarter of century ago, and concluded by ex- horting all to make a ae oe progress, and show the same energ in things spiritual id we exhibited in our temporal affai ev. Mr. Scott, of Hibbert, il y changed the character of the eeuree from the sublime to the rid- iculous, and in an exceedingly quaint and humorous manner, delighted the audience with. words of Wisdom in the dialect of 9 eae fig mf . Mr. Fea: t Monkton, gave a brief editiess on the influence for good or evil that all men and men have, whatever may be their os * a: Rev: Bell, Listowel, and J. Ww, Mitchell. Mitchell, having also briefly addressed the audience, the chairman announced the evening's gear wets an end. : rvals during. the speeches), close of the meeting. Votes of thanks were also giver to Fay speakers, and the audience dispersed, ha spen a very pleasant and A profitable even- ‘ing. The proceeds f iree ounted to $195. oe. tte ESE Eee TAPS TEEES Wm. Schnei= ¢| oom, and, preced re formes. 1e ‘The mn who owas « mad ar nqr w 9 2: oeveveoor eye So, We he ote he dee oe ancy at $37 6. pearance, betokened _— something more than ordinary wa The completion of the zichen, whi ch were h|ten-in number, with the following mottoes, made it easy ‘to lente that the anniversary of the ‘““Boyne’’ had once-more returned. On the S hirck at the station of the W. G. & B. R. was inscribed, in large letters, the word “Welcome,’”’ and on those which, at regular distances, were built on Main and Wallace streets, were such as “Under iy roe King bdo) Taiirecer;’ Sheng t Defiance;"’ “Loyalty; ” “Fidelity; “Fear God une ,|and Honor the King;” “Canada, our Home;"” “Love’ the Brotherhood;” “Union is Strength:” “Our God, our Country and Our Queen;”’ etc. At an early hour in the forenoon the Listowel brethren met at their lodge the Brass Band, marched up Main street west meet the Elma District Lodges, which arrived about ten o’clock. The procession again formed, and return- by Main street to Wallace street junction, and thence up Wal- lace and Penelope streets,. to eet the northern Lodges om the arrival of the train. Without loss of time the iron horse came ajlong with eight coaches -crowded to their utmost cap- acity, and drew up at the station. Of those who had come to take part in ae Bag rena five Lodges were incardine station, one from Whitechuren. three from Ripley, one from Lucknow, three from Wingham, one from Blueyale, two from Brus- sels, one from the village of Walton, and one from the township of Grey. These, in addition, to the Lodges which had already arrived, and which consisted of one from the village of Arthur, one from Britons’ Corners, one from Molesworth, one from Trowbridge, one from Moore's settle- ment, and one from Donegal, gave the station yard such an animated appearance as may not again be wit- nessed for some time to come. The a whole body of men, as they formed in line, variously dressed and ornament- ed with bright colors, in which the orange and scarlet were conspicuous, presented a military picture to those who did service as,mere onlookers. Without wishing to make an_ invid- ious distinction, where none is neces- sary, we cannot but notice the hand- some scarlet uniforms and _ splendid appearance of the Lodges from Kin- cardine and Lucktow, both of’ which were well representei on the occas- ion. Being formed in one grand pro- cession, headed by the Kincardine, Wingham, Brussels and Listowel bands, the large body extending con- siderably over a quarter of a_ mile, marched up Penclop3 street to Wal- lace, and back. to Inkerman; thence lace street, through Inkerman to thence to ain; from Main to’ Wallace, and back to Inkerman; thence to Davidson, and from Davidson back to junc- tion of Main and Wallace streets. Before dispersing before dinner three cheers were given for the Queen; the Kincardine band played some fine selections of music, and a would commence at precise- y 2 p.m. About 1 p.m. the fire bells unded an alarm, and wondering pec looked in vain for the cause, till rumor made it known that the fire company was about to have practice with the new engine. Steam was rather slow in being got up, but after a while the sounding of the whistle showed that it was sure; for two streams of water were soon playing to the height of 80 feet. Af- ter a little recreation in this way ‘the engine and company. returned whence they came. Dinner being over the Pg a were again marshalled b . R. L. Alex enter. County Mas- ter of North Perth, and, led by -the bands, they adjourned to the Agricul- tural Park to listen to the speeches. D. D. Campbell officiated as Chairman, and, after a few approp- ‘riate remarks called upon the Rev. H Cooper, who spoke at considerable length against the encroachments of popery, and urged Orangemen to make a firm stand against them. Speeches were also delivered by the Rev. Mr. Pomeroy, Kincardine; Rev. Mr. Hooper, Afthur! Mr. . Roth- well, Listowel, and Rev. Mr. Croly, Millbank. At the conclusion of the speeches, votes of thanks were tend- ared the visiting Brethren, and to the Kincardine, Wingham, Brussels and Listowel bands. Three cheers were then given for the Queen, three for the friends in Montreal, three for the speakers and three for the County ‘Master.. The Procession was again and, with colors reched to the station, ea. by the Lodges of Elma dist. rict. ter seeing ‘the’ visitors all safe on board, the Lodges sep- arated with anticipation of meeting again. It is calculated that there were nat fewer than 8000 people present in Listowel that day, and it Ir is highly creditable for all:concerned | that nothing whatever occurred to or et the day's enjoyment. - « rember tose bg og: A kiss in time saves nine! ? . Places he can be in, th Pica goods he will sell. No man can be in two : places at once except he use Long Distance. In many cases the line © that.separates the effi- cient from the inefficient is the thin copper line of Long Distance. Multiply your contacts— Long Distance does it! Every Bell Telephone isa Long Distance Station LIMINATE house- \ hold drudgery — add to the beauty. of your home with durable, sanitary’ Seaman - Kent Beaver Brand Flooring. A small investment will eae you to enjoy the nest oors made. Simely measure the sizes of your rooms and ask us for an estimate on the material. ROBT. OLIVER LTD. Listowel. UR policy is to serve our clients with a high resolve to merit their confi- dence and grati- fied appreciation. RITTON L DIRECTOR 24 plans of silent 5 Nor is it eriough ‘that we honor man, a < our. ‘confidence upwards unts— It's. pith right up to the man him- self and telling him so, that counts. @ man does a work you really ad- Inire; en"t les ve a kind word un-