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hfi' loo the it: lb! Ihc ple lift To alc 81' Bin ha (r: tc The president, Mr. Young, occu- pied the chair. After a few intro- ductory remarks Mr. Zwitz was called upon to show the results of experiments made on roots and po- tstees at the eXperimental station at Guelph. Difierent varieties had been| thoroughly tested and the results ex- tending over a number of ,veaxs gave a good idea of the best kinds in the diflerent lines. Flat cultivation proved most satisfactory in the rais- ing of patatoes, turnips, carrots and mangels. The largest seed gave the largest yield. Only good seed should‘ be used. The most profitable vield‘ is obtained from planting medium sized whole potatoes. The experi- ments in potato culture gave yields ' years. Similarly the yield of turnips ‘averaged nearly 21 tons per acre. flow seed about the 20th of June. From 17 to 2:“) tons of mangels per ,aere have resulted from experiments; .ellonld be sewn as early as possible p rim nudist. at. £113 0. .X. 0.. Guelph, am" Mr. Robt. Thmnpson, of St. Cnthtrines, Farmer and I“: nit Grow- er, addressed one of the largest au- déonces of farmers ever assambiel in Darham. The annual meeting of the South Grey Farmers’ Institute was held here on Tueslay last. A delegation consisting of Prof. C. A. Zuvitz, Ex- Dr. Smith said he assumed all the responsibility. He inspected the pigs on Saturday and they were killed on Monday. He found twelve diseased. He ordered them all killed, and those in perfect condition to be sent to the Central Prison. w here Inspector Sweetapple was to inspect them. The Government killed some and sent them to the prison when Sweetapple was not there. They were sold with- out his seeing them. He admitted that hogs apparently all right might he found to be itfected when killed. The Huinber Pig-gory Case came up last week before the Public Accounts Committee. The GoVernment chal- lenged the Opposition to prove cer- tain charges made concerning the selling of diseased meat. The chal- lenge was only too gladly accepted, but the Government tried to burke the investigation by refusing to hear im« portaut witnesses for the prosecution untilafter the evidence for the de- fence had been received. S. (1. Farmers’ Institute. The outbreak occurred in July ’96 and Veterinary Smith’s report was date Deed-Slot. ’97 and made without the aid of a. memorandum. The evidence of the butcher show- el that every hog killed was diseas- ed and unfit. for use. Ninety-seven were sold for human food. Of the citizens of Durham our year's sojourn has strengthened our gool opinion, and we trust that as years roll by a. growing friendship may manifest itself Hoping that the year we have just entered may he a properous and happy one. We remain as ever yours Towards our correspondents too. we have a feeling of deep indebted- ness for the many interesting items of news furnished so cheerfully. Many of these items may not have been appreciated by all our readers, yet some heart in a distant land may have been gladdened at the sight of an old friends name. To those contrib- nting these very important factors of a local piper we must eXpress our thanks, and after a years experience We rejoice that everything has been conducted so amicably. To the business men, who have so liberally patronized our columns we give an unqualified expression of gratitude, and while we feel that they have been a benefit to us. we trust that they, on the other hand, may have been benefitted by the pub- licity our columns have given the re- spective articles to which hey wished to call the attention of the public. ‘ Truly we have enjoyed a liberal ad vertising patronage. In commencing a. new year with this issue we feel it a duty to eXpress our thanks to all who have in any way assisted us through the difficul- ties that beset one during his first efforts at local journalism. ‘e'l‘o our many readers we feel truly grateful, and particularly to those \\ he have contributed of their means to furn’sh the wherewith necessary to keep the business running. THE CHRONICLE. 'Oâ€"I‘b.0 1898- THE EDITOR. Honors are beginning to pour in on Charlie McClockiin since he became a dad. Last Wednesdnv. he was elect: ed trustee in No. 5. The Pears family had their num5er enlarged on the New Year. Mr. and Mrs. John Hudson and baby, Mm Hudson’s brother and sister and John Peart came over from South Ben cinckâ€"m merry sleigh load. Sam Jack idenjoyinp: his holidays in great shapo. manner in which soma of our bache- lors spent the nights of last weekâ€" Monday a. Methodist party; Tuesdam 8. Ba ptist Soiree ; Wednesday, a big dance; Thursday. a hop; Friday, a resc, and Saturday, courting flight- Mr. Wm. Pelton and Miss Lottie McNally arrived from Grand Rapids last. Friday night. Master John Cook has bid farewell to farming to enter mercantile life in Mr. Hill’s store, Markdale. John is handsome, bright and courteous and is sure to please and succeed. Zionites had an immense time over at thr 10th Baptist Soiree. It was a grand success. Crowded full. lots to out. a splendid pmgram. a host of witty and yet sage upeakers and th( popular Gr hrm in the chdr. Pro- ceeds $52. Miss Mary Robson left for Owen Sound on Monday to attend the 001, Inst. She has taught the past two years very suecessfully at Louise and brought home a handsome me- mento as a farewell gift. Asa took the I:OO a. m. train the same morning for (.ult. ' Miss Handbury, of Owen Sc und. was the guest. of Miss Ella Cook dur- ing the last week. She returned home on Monday. The Township fathers elected in Normanbyarez~R Morice, Reeve, Mr Forbes, lst deputy, Mr O’Reiley 2nd deputy, (accl), Councillors, Messrs. Dreier and Black. Artemesia elected Dr. Christoe for Reeve, and Messrs McMillan, Kells, Mc'Pax'ish and Thompson as council- lors The chief interest centred in the election of the Reeve. D r. Christoe the invincible war horse of sixteen years. and more recently the historiographer of the township was Opposed by Mr. McArthur, Priceville a plain man without any literary em- bellishments yet the Dr. was return- ed by a miserable tantalizing major- ity thirty-three votes. His election was no surprise but the measley ma- jority was little better than a defeat. Mr. McArthur is a gentleman of Stir- ling character, and had he been bet- ter known and a resident of a more central part of the municipality his election would have been certain. While we sympathize with Mr. Mc- Arthur in his defeat we congratulate him on his noble and almost winning fight against the great “apostle of economy” and the architect of the Boyne bridge. In Egremont the elections were as :fo-ilowszâ€"Reeve, Mr, P. Dickson, lst deputy, Mr. C. McInnes 2nd deputy, Mr. D. Hunter, Councillors, Messrs. Ferguson and McQueen. The contest in Glenelg was over the election of Councillors, the Reeve and Deputy having been returned by acclamation. The candidates for the council were Messrs. Williams, Mc- Millan, Firth, Lamb and Sullivan, the first three gentlemen being elect- ed. The only difference in the per- sonnel of the council being the return of Mr. Firth instead of Mr. Lamb who was defeated by one vote. Mr. Williams headed the poll with 261 votes and was followed by the other gentlemen in the order in which the names appear. In Bentinck every member was re- turned by acclamation without a dis- senting voice, a reward for the gen- ral satisfaction given during the past year. They are all good men and by retaining their services Bentinck has not only a good council but has new the expenses of an election. Throughout the County a more than usual disposition has been shown to retain the old councils or portions of them. Mr. Robert Thompson of St. Cath- arines followed, and after compli- menting Mr. Dixon on the practical character of his paper, he entered into a. profitable address on the cul- tivation of small fruits, including strawberries, raspberries, plums etc. Mr. W. L. Dixon“ read what was pronounced an excellent paper on the cultivation of strawberries. His instructions regarding planting, cultivating, manuring and protect- ing were all to the point, and bene- ficial to any who should enter straw berry culture. so as to escape the frost, say about May 1. Mr. Zavitz also referred to other matter and answered a multi- tude of questions having a‘ practical bearing on the Subject. Concluded next week. --â€"-â€"‘9â€"â€". 0.0-0â€"4 Municipal Elections. TRAVERSTON . Mr. Geo. Mitchell spent New Year at Alliston, T. W. K91 by at Guelph, Archie Gibson and Mrs. VanZant at Toronto. Dr. Richardson of Toronto Junction spent part of his holidays with his Darents hare. Miss Zilla 'l‘rimble is visiting with her aunt at Shelburne. DESIRE TO SINCERELY THANK the Electors of (ilenelg for the hearty support accorded me at theyecent election, and for the handsome majority by which they have again returned me to represent them. Although strong words may have been used by eoma during the canvass, we can allehake hands now with the best of mod feeling. Wishing all a pros rone \’ew Year. and ain thanking you, hope [ still remun ours as ever JOfiN WILLIAMS. Miss-Ila. Crane of Owen Sound is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 'l‘rimble. Miss Watt of Stratford is visiting her uncle Rev. Thom. Mr. R. Wright the parental home. Mr. and Mrs, W. Armstrong. of Lucknow, accompanied by Miss Arnold of Rat Portage wars the guests of Mrs, J. W. Armstrong. Rev. und Mrs. R. Keefer of Linwood visited the for- Iner’s parents. Misé Boyd of Conn is visiting her brother Mr. John Boyd. Mrs. Dr. Reid of Shelburne in visit- ting her sistur Mrs. W. (PrgLnble. .Viies Emma Wright of Weston is visiting old friends. Mr. WINeil is vifiting his sister at Wm. Neil’s. ,The New Years waiters here we1e Mr- Geo. Bruce barrister, Calling- Wood, and Mr. Little dentist Col- burns, the guests of M. Richardson and family. Mr. D. W. Thompson was storm stayed here on Sunday evening, and preached for Mr, Thorn in the Pres- byterian church. He leaves this week to enter the Mlssionary Insti- tute at Nyack, N. Y. Flesherton narrowly escaped a blaze on New Years. Upon awaken- ing, Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, who re- side over Mitchell’s bank were awak- ed by a glare of light in an adjoining room, where in was discovered that a lounge, the floor, and lace curtains were on fire, and in a few minutes more would have been beyond con- trol. Mr. A. M. Gibson lost a. highly prized dog last week. The wounds in the side indicated having been stabbed with ahay fork. The per- petrator of the cruel deed is likely yet to be found out and deserves severe punishment. At the annual School meeting last week, Dr. Christoe and Banker Mit- chell were nominated for the office and the latter was elected. ‘ While runninga circular saw on Tuesday of last week, Andrew Ben- tham had the index finger of his right hand severed at. the second joint Mr. W. W. Trimble has a complete outfit, and made his first trip with the Flesherton and Durham mail on Saturday last. The officers elected in Dufferin Lodge I O 0 F for the current year are: J Whitten, N G, J Adams V G R N Henderson, R S. W Moore, P S., D Mc'l‘avish Treas. The Municipal elections in Arte- mesie resulted as follows :Reeve. Dr (Jhristoe, Councillors, McMillan, Kells, and Mc'l‘avish. The following are the officers elect- ed in the Methodist Ladies Aid So- ciety for the current year; Hon Pres Mrs J W Armstrong, Pres Mrs W H Flesher, Sec Mrs W A Armstrong Tress Mrs Pedlar, Parsonage Comm Mrs J W Armstrong, Mrs Flesher, and Mrs Lawrence. The Methodist Sabbath School en- countered inclement weather for their entertainment on New Year’s evening, but notwithstanding this the old time enthusiasm prevailed and the church was well filled with an appreciative audience. The child- ren were out in full force and were first served tea, after, which all comers were bountifnlly served. The pastor Rev. Mr. Malian presided and after the opening song called upon Rev. Mr. Thom to lead in prayer. Then came the children’s [turn to entertain their parents and friends, which they did with a large number of reciztations, diaIOgues and songs, which for the most part were well rendered, and pleasing,r to thei audience. We cannot enumerate. but among the little folks Mabel Boyd, Ella Barnhouse and Ruby 'l‘rimble sang pretty songs. and Edna. and Laura Pedlar a pretty duet. Miss Ida Gjerdrum gave a recitation with good effect, and Miss ‘lara Strain sang a pleasing solo with violin obligato. A Ribbon Drill, by fifteen girls, looked pretty, but the best and crowning number was “The May Queen.” which was very well given, and showed that ; reat pains had been bestowed in its preparation. The reports presented showed activity and progress in the school. Proceeds 362'). l CARD OF THANKS. FLESHERTON . Next to Bonk. Agent for Dominion Express. Best end cheapest wny to send money is by Dom. Ex- preu Money Orders, to ell pert: of world. XMAS PRESENTS. Linseed and Turpentine are not only pop- ular remedies. but are also the best known to medical science for the treatment of the nervous membranes of respiratory organs. Dr. Chase compounded this valuable Syrup so as to take away the unpleasant tastes of linseed and turpentine. Mothers wnll find this medicine invaluable for children, it is so pleasant to take. and will positively cure C roup, Whooping Cough and chest troubles. The Library BOurd wi!l meet in the Public Reading Room on Friday the 7th inst., at, the hour of 7:30 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Amos of Mount Forest were the guests of Mr. James McMeekeu on Sunday. Mr. und Mrs. C. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. John Moflat and Mr. and Mrs. John Collier of Edge Hill were the guests of W. McMeeken one day last week. v â€" v v" uvuuv. Mr. G. W. Wilsohhas been making great preparations around the saw mill. Mr. Wm. Ritchie has been engaged to build the brickwork for the boiler, which he has raised. We will see the smoke next year. One of our Greeneiders went to Hopeville fora cheese. On his re- turn home a friendly dog devoured it while he was enjoying the company of an acquaintance on whom he had called. Mr. Andrew and Miss Agnes Hun- ter spent Sund: iv with their sister, Mrs. James Matbeis of Nonnanby. Mr. John Allen returned {tom Galt on Xmas eve to help eat the big {at turkey. John has spent nine long months in that. part, and returned home as hale and hearty as ever. Mr. George Henry left a couple of weeks ago for Hepwor‘h, whore he will remain for the winter if employ- ment can be found. CLOCKS and SILVERWARE a Full Stock. and other Gems. ' WEDDING RINGS in 18 k., 14 k., and 10 k., any price you wish. A Fine Line of Sterling Silver Goods. WATCH or RING. Watches from $2.50 up. Rings. Solid Gold from 82 up. Also have them set with Diamonds, Opals What is nicer than a GOOD I Anna A. How. (I n OMti’Cux-od of Csurrh o '15 0.5111 landing and Canal“! 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Let meat. then stove. and of milk. st! until it (HI or {our egg ’3’“ again. and yet, t therefore, t ‘Mt ‘ Q‘ briskly “.i 9399pt at f tender.- {in} [01' the pu, (I! a. D131} h(