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rains: them, for, .- .1 s unlucky t’ modal. ' sters." "Ruled” “0.. II. The flat mill it twent by the Wot] English mndland. be. kept. in towns. Butif .“ ye age of seven yarn be h. angeruus [OWL for then h Kg and from. thil i8 MW :e. That. too, i'sa vs V“ tion_. A @901; is said {yo i E Ices. A single M h 1 Li three approach a he“ will soon leave. ' customs and nuperatiflonn. the mud. there are my lam C‘. «loll-love Plans a l'crlt cank- Trlp to be slatted mh not to the extent at lawn adviceâ€"don’t meet e have the bridecake chipped. m- tht‘ henna have been pro- bear your own henna read. he. house after the weddiu nister has gone in, or let hands with either till the of death are mucfi the an. r as in other places, and I. my of the customs, such an ; doors and windows, put- n the brPast of the corpus. mhments at the lunctfl. th a host of superstitions es. drowned folk and tho are {e rjrâ€" ligâ€"lit 'ud {wing 140 pounth. ighs only 130. they 3 3 t. 5 I was; the respite is btid, (a mke a "tryat" to meet it t a fixed hour and plum, and [i to keep the appointment. mg in September. The ay- 7 haws. many anaws,” ox- at is gxmerally believed fut- . and other trees have their L espwially the older and 0f 11.5 “aikimg ad '8 the boat in cdm Eng 5h es of Mr. OW” it “underful part 0‘ t. ' At, first thomht M [uJous as the six- :y lore. Yet they I‘m when understood 1-.” Ipair of calla! ho“ ltb fins on tho banal.“ jug new {or Ctptain Old- mnenade the waves. Tint I pleasure and profit that Captain Andrews, who in mpmion of the was: po- 1 journey in a brsnd new bat. and in this merely ro- performed in 1878 ad ndrews is really the nun ugh: about the whole 31- is his own statement: a as it may seem. nut really going to walk and baton harbor. out ontoth over to Burro. m great bore of the Riv“ u up w Paris,~to b. m B exposition of 1” him 13 shoes and Whit: l. The bride, also, should her wedding dram, when 'inished. nor should tho 13299 the ceremony. 3811. He will begin hi. 7 4, and will be account.- in William A. Andrews d {moms by reason of hi. a the Atlantic in am” ACROSS THE ATLANTIC. HE GROWS t mâ€" up ks 100 7 that» is ' and he _ light ST ON ES AND FORTUNE. 3 boat that over W Ocean. the Phantan 5“] we speak on an out!) Vi imam C. Oldriove of {mod to walk actual nos can be (on: 59. my} a spell $3 a steamer. wi'll Lt and he is m tall. I'm six. and 0” inches ”l Home Pawers, Straw a .‘u t {02's, Knefst l’ulpers, {5mm Crushers, Etc. “41:39; Riv-(fig: a full StOCk (sf BEAN 81 Egg, Big 4, I-)urham, \m-m‘y‘ 'iiizlulfiest Quallty, inclmlingâ€" 'i‘ If .\ s s U G A R " SPICES HAISIXS CURRANTS FIGS NI'TS CANDIES ETC. “1-- 9'9“!ng We IMVO a. few Read)“ mzuh) Pants. but for a first «'lusmuit, you will find om: .rwewls A1, in every particu- 1_.u‘. and at HOOK BOttOm v v v - - u v v v v 4 1’1. '19? “Sp; . e C t. 10 n S 0 H C it ed J 01m Livingston, Womfismek Wagons and Sleighs. bower Town CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS W1shmg Ali our CEIStOlllel‘S :1 Hz: 3733:; and Pros- ”Se“. fi - SCOTT f "1 .FBESH aaocmss it} Great Show I porous New Year, ”We are Yours fear '1‘ '36:), Insurance effected at lowest rntos in the Farmers’ Grey :um‘ih'uvp Fire: Insurance CO. and tlw Northern Insurance (.70., of England. Cochrane‘s Old Stand. Licensed Auctioneer. I 1;: Machines, 0r- ;zzuas, etc., 1.1 "mamen of i 1 ts including . Fs‘ ”23‘0” Siltllrdavs, 138i}. DRS'S "l ntiwr [Hibht (jays. Hill nt 101‘ '(9 EEG-3 86 the celebrated LOWER TOWN ' SHOW ROOMS, -â€" UPPER TOWN. the best. Durham . Don’t Forget M‘â€" UPPER TOWN â€"â€"â€"-.â€"â€" iMPLEMEW WARERUUMS Consisting of a. large stock of Our. . . Winter Goods I VVAGONS Bugrries, Plows Har- 1mm and a full line of ROOT CU'I‘TERS .and all Agri- cultural Implements to be found at CHiS. M9KINNON’S 0111' Cheap Mitts and Gloves. Our stock of Axes is smncthing extra. ()m' Granite and Enam- olwzu'e sun'pzmscs all others. We still have some good Horse blankets and robes. Don’t fln‘yg‘et we have m- dnoed the price of Canaâ€" (hi m Coal Oil and we are sciiimr a s Iperioa quality Y (m can get 111010 silver- m1 0211111 :1 1191101 (11111111311 111 less 111011017 than else- “11016. A few more strings of those sleigh bells on hand. A few more X cut Saws in stock. CUTTERS of the Latest Designs and Best Makes. NEW “’illiams Sewing Machines STOVESlâ€"A large stock of Mo- Clary’s famous Model Cook- ing Stoves. Fancy Parlor Stoves, Box Stovqs, Coal Stoves. etc... at pric'es that will surprise you. BELL PIANOS and Organs. ROBES of all kinds at Prices a- way down. BERLIN ORGANS ~- A Large Stock on hand to pick from at. prices lower than ever. --- - V---“ ‘5‘! tv. t. tllu‘1I, which opinion Mr. Rennie cohcnned in. 1\l1.l‘.Gann then gave his ex- perience in farming thiowing one some useful hints Mr. Rennie fol- lowed Speaking on “Resting «119* maintaining soil fertility. ” On the. Experimental l'arm they had adopted rotation and found it, a success. They tarn the sod only once in four years, plowing only low inches deep. J. M. Davis gave a. short address on preparing {owl fer market. Mr. Robson then Spoke en “ Success or failute on tl1e§ar1n. ” --Early training and a taste for the cailing had much to do “1th success. Failun, is frequently the f1uit of catelessness and Lack of attention to details. In the course of his address M 1'. Hohson cited cases where cows had netted from $60 to $100 each. The owners knew a good cow when they saw one and then cared forl1e1 so as t1; get the best out of her. In the evening the Hall was Well filled and Dr. Chriscoe presidel. Mr. Hobson Spoke on “ Lessons learned during a summer’s travels in this and other lands ” dwelling specially on the fertility and beautiful scenery in our Western provinces. He described his visit to the Government farms at Indian Head and Brandon and spoke of the good work being done by these for the province. Alluding to the Chinese at Victoria the speaker said they were almost a necessity as they did the most menial work without complaint. Mr. Dobson has twice visited the North West country and looks upon it as a desirable place for settlers. He also spoke of his visit to Quebec and from there took his hearers to London. Londonderry and Edinburgh in an i11te1esti1~1g manner. Mr. Rennie then spoke on "Beaut- ifying the farm ” and dismayed a chart showing how best to lay out a farm and buildings. The Vande- leur string; hand did much to enliven and make the evening enjovable Mr. J. I. Graham the pushing Secret.- ary, was on hand from start to finish deligcntly attending to all the duties of his office. Votes of thanks were tendered to all who aided in 111aliinsw the 111eetings so profitable and suces ful. A large load of young people. mar- ried and single, drove over to the entertainment at Maxwell at which Miss Annie Richardson was engaged to recite on Wednesday evening last. week. The drive was superb and Miss Richardson being in fine fettle captured her hearers and'was given the heartiest tokens of appreciation by a large and enthusiastic audience. A: the regular meeting of the Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society last week the following officers were re- elected for the current year: Mrs. A G. Heron. Pres; Miss McKenzie. Vice Pres; Mrs. J. Blackburn, Secy. Treas Artemesia Township Fathers held the first session of ’98 on Monday. Members all present. '1‘. Kells and D. McMillan were elected deputv reeves. J. Brodie and J MoArthur were appointed auditors The asses- sership was left over for further cou- snderation. Miss Mart \Vright left last week to attend the Hagersville High School. The Annual meeting of the Centre Grey Farmers’ Institute, held in the Town Hall hem on Wednesday of inst week was pronounced a success both in attendance and interest. The delegation consisting of Mr. Wm Rennie of the O. A. 0., and Mr J. I, Dodson of Guelph, a. farmer of wide experience, assisced by local talent discussed the various subjects under consideration with much interest and profit. At. the afternoon session there was a fair attendance of appre- ciative yecmen, presided over by the President, Mr. John Irwin of Red. wing. Mr. H. Douglass opened with Mrs. Forsyth, Cf Gloncge. visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wright, Sn, returning home last week. an interesting paper on Manure and Fertiiizers. Dr. Christoe then read a circular on “Commercial Fertiliz- ers” and asked for an expression of opinion on the same. Mr. Dobson said it was the con sensus of opinion vim. the fartiliZer referred to was an unprofi’able investment for a farmer, Mrs, W'. .J. Donglnss. of Calling wood, visited her parents, Elnauu \lrs. Van Dusen. last week. Mr. Douglass came over Saturday, bath returning Monday. Their little son William Ross received the rite of' Rev. Mr. Thom entertained the Presbyterhm choir at {he manse on 'l‘uesduy (evening last week when a, very enjoyable time was spent tn~ gethcr. The Methodist choir enjoyed a drive to Kimberly one evening last, week and sang for the people of that. hnrg an an entertaimnent in the Methodist church. 0n the following evening Miss Christou gave her Sa‘bbath School class of boys averylfleasant; social evening- at her home which was much appreciated \y the class. FLESHERTON . .baptism at the morning service intho g Prest'yterian church on Sunday. Mr. Will Edwards of Traversmn was in the neighborhood last week. He is seriously contemplatfng a change from the old neighborhood again. This time he will go up northward. instead of the“lower regions” of Proton, where the fire bugs dwell. Mr. and Mrs. 'l‘lilf 'of Vancouver. B. C., came over on Friday to visit. friends and relatives The latter was formerly a resident here and left for the west a few years ago. in which time great changes have taken place, especially in herself. Her maiden name was Eliza Lawrence, by which her man;r friends and acquaintances will remember her. Miss Alice Lawrence of Toronto is home for a short. visit: Some of our boys atten 1ed P1of. Brush’s Horse Show and Training School and had their ideas on 1101 se b1eaking “brusned” up a. little. Mr. and Mrs. McFarlane from near Durham, no visiting: their daughter Mrs. Archie Boyd, on the east back line. Miss Bell. of Lauriston. is visiting at her uncle’s, Mr. \Vx. . Strain and Mr. John Bell, Wh(. has also been spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Strain left, on Monday for Phila- delphia. M1‘S.Eliza Chapman accompanied her daughter, Mrs. White to Arte- mesia a week ago and remained for a few days. Mr. James Strain, of Great Falls, Mont", who has not been home since ’93 arrived last week to spend a fexv weeks with his parents recuperating aftera heavy holiday trade. Miss Asselstine, of Great, Falls, accomp- mivd him and is the guest, of Miss Sarah Strain for a few days before leaving to enter upon a college course in Alma Ladies’ College. St. Thomas. Miss Agnes Baird, who was up frcm'l‘oronto for a fortnight’s rest, returned last; week by way of Paislev Mrs. Harnden. of Brighton, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. R. N. Henderson. Mrs. Andrew Rowe and sister, Mrs. Nelson, who reside near Crystal City. Man., are visiting thelr parents Mr. and Mrs. John Sharp and other relations here. Mrs George Mitchell is visiting her parents at Fevelsham this week. 5,, ""LS!’ ‘ 33’4S223 “2:3 ’ :fléS!2SV:.. S"! SZQSXQS!’ "4.: asSchS!’:.. ‘2’ <S!’» S"! S” S!” .S2’1 4'» .m ’43? ‘43:- 43‘ «23%; ~ 43's 4"» 73v- ’13s“ 43$ 73> a» '73? >13? 73% v3:- v3\~"”/3 5'733336’ 3733* 7233‘ "9/36 33$ ”3.3;, $3!» 4 .B‘v. 4: [4‘ IL!» w‘dr.‘ mm R ,..4 :4 .S \ r cum-o (1“ st"; 0.0“ 6'» ~20; ~n.‘ 31“" Nb "-9-. ’?|\" 3W4 CORNER CONCERNS. L011s11le1 11l1lc, time 111111 111011413 i11113i11g 1111 0113413 to the 0011e111l 111111110 the 1111113 1111311111111 111.15 111110 gained 113' dealing: 111 0111 81010. 11110141 34111 33 111 111141 1111111151 03 e1 3 tl1in11 3 1111 1011111111 111111 31114110 3 011 can sell 3 (1111 B111101I‘0r15L1111l. 'l11ll0w. Dried Apples. W001 “704111.010... 11ll11t tl141l1i<1l1est 63811 1111111 A N D Attention 1:~: respectfully called to our weekly ad- vertisements in the Local Papers. We strive to furnish Fresh.B2.11',Q‘21i1'is, New Goods, New Prices. and interesting reading matter. We de- VOTE Your Varney man I: bound to have the best news in the country even if he has to go out of his latitude to get it. The-famous wood cutters mentioned last. week were residents of this line. Of course what he said “as atfsolutely correct; but will not the wood men of Varney {Eel jealous. when he has to leave home to l‘in'l somebod' to blow about. where she will spend a fewdnya with her sister Mrs. J. E. Burrows. A blind man entered this neighbor. hood last week. uunomu.2ug (or n magic lantern shoe", but when he learned thatasimilar affair was to take place on Tuesday night. and many other social events on hand, he conciuded there was no room for him. so he withdrew for a time. When Specialists Failed Dr. Chase Cured Catarrh. James Spence, Clachan. Ont... writes: ~" I have been a snfi'erer from vatnrrh fur 15 years. It became chronic and 1 had given nphones of ever being cnrell when advised by a friend to trv Dr. Chase‘s Cntarrh Cure. lat. once stat-tea and am pleased to state three boxes effected a complete cure. and l heartily reenmmend it to anyone sntfming from Catarrh.” A sleigh load of the youth and beauty of this vicinity spent [‘nesday night in your tonn. as the guests of Miss Orch rd, who is by no means forgotten by her many friends in this vicinity. About 3 yours ago, Mrs. Dinclrm. of I" Maitlu‘d 5%., Toronto. wru attacked wia‘a la (hippo, which affected her hearug in mach an extent that she VMR oompiatelj WEE IEAF E35 SEE. ’0’?“â€" nn. 0:43.353 82mm. (:3; Working Wonders in Toronto. Cat: ”211 Gum, and before 8.10 had cum- plc‘ci 3 OOXL'S her uc-‘Ming hm partially xeturned. She persisted in the applicatinn of "she remedy, so confident was the a? ullixnatu cure, and by the time 13 boxes had been used her hearing was completely taunt-2i. For 3 months now she Las L421 free {20m deafness, and no emancipated sufferer was ever more dvlighned than Mrs Ilinfi 3n. On Sunday she fines in church and engrsys the aervica a. thing 3216 Was unabie to do before Dr. Chase’s (.atarxh Cute gave her back her hearing. 922533 23 GER‘fE A 83!. deaf. It was a. serious affliction and aim tried mzmy remedies and cmmulted a prominent specialist, on cu? dxseam. LP?» derived no bsnefit. By a hspg'ycirmm- stance she was led to use Dr. Chase‘s Gave MRS. BINDON her hcarwg when E peciaJEsts failed. Compicto with Blower. laid by a!.1dea‘-cr1. or Edmuww, Bax. J. Cm, Tomaso. Ont. PC a... ‘5.” 712$ VA“ :24- ’1“