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,' MCGOWAN. ’e0ple's Hill. Durban ease. their income shall ’demand for homowiw O L is on the increase. I. If you want ”a”. write us. unppligs free. â€" 9â€"- I‘A ore, J I am now prepared .h quick despatclund rest. Terms. .omething New yrs, call at Our md New Steel- CITED. RTED MY CHOP. E wémogwn' TORONTO- Agents ! plemem ‘69??? . Holland T .-_¢1nl. est. D GSTON. the Pram lvv --"*' N urseries in the w‘hen the contents of the Controvillo M phat afternoon had reached its tuition. there were puzzled heads 3mm than one home. When Scorn f‘mmed her invitation she Quid: . 3F ibis is Jean Barrie’s writing; , invitation to a party. but ‘t’fldfessed to you andIboth, moth- ’”tl'0 W00 0 and not a thlng has happened ,mnember your welt by. NOW last d our masquerade. and dear igbc. don't you remem- id we might be entertaining “39221111311 have another old tramp “along, and we could not spare - off of the farm to die. not kitten. for if you are to be 11' Jem evaded this question and Good-bye )Irs Dean. I' m 818d W0 «'9 Mime for the mail. for we want h. wetters to go as soon as poasi ’imjust going to entertain a few “I friende” JDSWBTBd Jean, who "not anxious to give any more in- tion than she could help '“hy, aint you goin' to ask any . 'oyour party. Jean '?" added Mrs. noticing the letters were all ad- .‘4 up invitation to a weddinfl- ‘18 to be married." added the d Sara. “5'. and he a-goin' to be Mil. “Peat farmers around Con- In "You just follow my instruc- hmd we will have some fun. Now. Eli-111 we must get out the invite.- In “ell have to w rite them our- a And we must post them before mil goes out this afternoon.’ We girls returned to the house time soon hard at work writing out «muons. '0‘, “‘30) can 11 BI“) IIVBBy 1w ' mp'ofea‘ther beds. and a patch-work . ex 1 . .‘eatn cmmed Mrs. Jones 111 one .., 3'“: “110‘ ~ 3%; 35b" 1 goin' to be married QLa-m‘sh', 01198 continued. “I didn’t Mae th ed (.103? any courtin’. Let. Jim's et‘hnvltatlon, Sary. Now like- - e mu Stfiyin' reason that. friend of {said Helen « {I have it." exclaimed Jean. will have a wedding; not a common- maifair. 1 real novelty. you know. pm; will make old Mrs. J 01108 talk “year. for we'll send her the first mm. and her Sary the second manner. when the men had gone Mame hay field, and the dinner lieu" been done up. Jean and Hal-- "m ior the postoffice. ”'mlean emptied twenty-five let- ”i‘om her shopping bag out on the anter31rs.1)em. the post-mistress I: 60in to give another party. Withought vou'd be givin' one '30.”? our fnend “em; home. " *3 wedding." said Helen. “how can : Who will be the bride. and min the bridegroom. Now. 100]: Mean; you are always getting as am scrape. and if this is just 'Doa’tmuke any objections now, nor Immany questions.” interrupted Well. It'll on. nine told u in tho no mu." . ‘(d of Yntm' it Well. ‘0 me if I was gettin’ .1 Wouldn’t get it up (1.133% it printed in .t can the child want me even 1001: at a med up her nose and he a-goin' t farmers around i a hundred acre ‘11; and I'm coir : must be a carpet- ' exclaimed Mrs. (1 acres of n going to E 8110 liVOSi patch-work nos in one * " - “um-mu. I (rum of Helen'l and J 0311's in a neighboring 9111335 wan equally suprised over the inp’jption she had received. ants. J can always said she would not accept presents it she had a weddingâ€" = “Oh,” said Mrs. Randolph, “girls are always changing their minds. but I’ll go, for there's a mystery about this invitation that interests me, and I can drive _;nys_elf. anyway." C--- “It’s strange she has asked one of us and not the other," said Harry, “She must have known you could not go alone. I thought she was the girl who was never.go_ir_1g to get married." While these invitations were thus stirring up the curiosity in the several homes until it was bubbling and boil- ing impatient for the eventful day to arrive. Helen and Jean were hustling around at home getting everything in readiness. Jean, after persuading her father and brothers to vow secrecy. told them all about her plans, and soon had them coaxed into her service. Her father looked after getting a turkey ready for her, and bath the boys prom- ised to be near where they could assist the guests from their carriages when they arrived, and look after the horses. When Wednesday arrived the girls were too busy to taik much. for “every- thing must be in readiness by two o'clock." they said.- “I wish Jessie had come this morn- ing." said Jean. Jessie was one of J ean's married SIS- ters, who was always ready to help when there was a prospect of fun. “Well, here she is now,” called a. cheery goice at _the door: The men came from the hay-field for an early dinner, and by twelve o’clock had_gopq bgck,_ leqvipg the g§r_ls alone. “Oh. Jess," cried the girls, “we’re so glad you’ve come. We’re in such a. hurry to get the tables ready and get. ourselves dressed, and Mrs. Jones might come anytime now. She always makes a point of being an hour and. fifty _minqtea ahead of ‘time." _‘___I -..A u-uâ€"vv â€"v"â€" Sothe girls talked and worked and were just putting on the finishing touches when Jean, looking down the road. saw Mrs. Jones and “her Sary" oomng. “Here comes Mrs. Jones, with her white apron on, and with a market has-- ket on her arm." she said: . 1'- - do- 3 room. where their costumes were all! ready for them; and while they were} dressing the remainder of the guests arrived. They came on bicycles, dog- carts, in spring wagons and on foot. Tom and Fred waited at the fronti gate to take care of the hqrses. and EMISSIONS STRIGTUBE OURED wonderful power of imagination, sup- posed this was a faithful description at J ean's choice. and did not hesitate to inform Miss Bealtrice Gardener that she had just heard Jean was going to mar- ry a tall. slim young man, who was a clerk in one of the large stores in town. Beatrice in her turn told it to her neighbor, and by the time it 9â€"7- __ .. v-v women ‘9 had come round to Mrs. Jones again, J ean’a young man had become a tall. slim, dark-complexioned young fellow.- who was a partner in a large dry- goods establishment in a not-far-dis- ant city; so that until the appointed hour arrived the guests were waiting almost breathlessly for the entrance of the bridal-party. Only Mrs. Jones dared break the silence. “Now, its strange," she said, ”there ain’t no men-folks come. My Sary wouldn't think of having a wedding without no men-folks. I feel just as if this ought to be a carpet-rag-bee or a quiltin’. Say, did you bring a. pres- ent. Mrs. Randolph ?" queried Mrs. Jones. “Well, I brought her a jar of pick- les," added Mrs. Jones. "I was doin’ some down in a brass kettle one dayâ€" my mother used to own the kettle. She got it from Uncle Josier when Aunt Marthy died. and say, you ought to see what a purty green that kettle made them pickles; and pickles will come in handy to Jean when she commences housekeeping. Of course if she hadn’t said she didn’t want no presents we would have brought some silverware. I kind 0’ thought I’d have brought a cruet set. but my Sary, she thought a silver cake basket is awful nice.” “No," answered her neighbor, “you know pyegepts argnpt to be accepted." But while Mrs. Jones is thus enter- taining her neighbors, look in Jean’s room and behold the bride, groom and clergyman ready to descend to the parlor. Jean is robed in a green and white plaid silk that her grandmother used to wear; Helen. with her long brown locks concealed under a. wig made of sheep-skin, has on Mr. Barrie’s long double-breasted coat, and apair of Jean’s bicycle bloomers, while Jes- sie, who is to act as clergyman: is clad in a long white gown. When all were ready another of J ean’s sisters seated herself at the piano and just as she commenced playing a wedding march the bride. groom. and clergyman en- temd the room. mamhed slowly to one corner where an arch of evergreens had been made, and there they took their stand. wvwâ€"u-v “Bless me.” was all Mrs. Jones said. "WM-rs. Randolph and several others laughed. Mrs. Jones’ Sary looked stu- pified. Mrs. Dean looked like the vio- ti-m of 3 (Lupe. Then the _clergyman proceeded with a eerie-comic ceremony of her own com- position, and after pronouncing the con- ‘7“, vv "wum 1. Harry Rat-1:01pm after ordinary apparel. and. returning, not to work to antertain their guests. The afternoon 81. pped Epiclrly away for all ..L ‘tâ€"-â€" 7 II? ls I-‘c-w In lle ls l-‘ow In Numbers but a Flue lelluw Physically. \Ve are so accustomed to thinking and speaking of the United States as a “Great .Power" that it is apt to be forgotten that Uncle Sam’s army num- bers barely 25,000 men of all arms. There is no reserve, and the State militia, answering roughly to our vol- unteers are neither in the pay nor un- der the control of the Federal authori- ties. The army prOper is scattered over a space of country nearly the size of Eu- mm; and is broken up into isolated. detachments of one and two companies ' each. The men are used to guerilla In-i dian warfare, and are excellent scouts i and generally first-rate shots. Of battalion drill, however, they know little. never having had the opportu- nity of practising it; the same may be said of brigade or divisional move- ments. This is scarcely surprisinglcr it is rare, indeed, that two regiments lie within manoeuvring DISTANCE OF ONE ANOTHER. Physically. the Yankee “Tommy At- kins” is a fine fellow enough; deep- chested, bull-throatcd, and hard as! nails. You will never find, in a Unit- ed States regiment, the under-sized weaklings so common in many armies. [The reason is that the high rate of} 1 pay attract to the colours many more 1 recruits than are actually required. of whom, of course, only the best are en- listed. Formerly men of any nation- ality were accepted, provided they fill" filled the necessary physical require- ments and were willing to take the oath of allegiance. Of late years, how- ever, only American-born citizens are supposed to be sworn in. Nevertheless fully 50 per cent. are of toreign 91‘ traction. The term of enlistment is for five years, the pay for the first two years being at the rate of 313 (£2 12s.)c 3‘ month. During his third year of ser-. vice the soldier gets $14, 315 during hlS fourth and $16 during his fifth; while, should he decide to re-engage for another five years, his pay is rais- ed to $20, (£4) a month. Corporals and sergeants get $2 and $5 a month ex- trarespectively. In addition to his ordinary pay, which, it should be borne in mind. is subject to no deduction whatever, each man is credited on en- listment with a sum of $200. (£40) “clothing allowance." This sum is sup- posed to provide him with uniform. blankets, and underclothing during his five years’ service, and he receives in cash, when taking his discharge any balance he MAY HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SAVE. ferred pay,” and a conSIderable sum for travelling expenses to the place where he joined. ,Discipline is very strict. All offen- ces are punishable by court-martial; individual officers having no power, as in the British service, to "tell off” an offender. There are no military pri- sons attached to the frontier posts. sentry. armed with a loaded rifle, is placed over him, with instructions to shoot him if he attempts to run. Bealton, Ont. u v ' ‘ ' ‘â€"5 As has already been stated, the men are, almost without exception, excelâ€" lent shots. The reason for this is not far to seek. Stationed for the most part in awild and unsettled country, rifle-practice, confined with us, sO'far as the individual soldier is concerned, to a few weeks in each year, is with them unceasing. There are no costly ranges to maintain, nor is it necessary to erect butts. The target, a paper one on a framework of iron, is set up outside the fort stockade, and the squads go down and blaze away their hundreds of rounds before breakfast. Besides this there is usually more or less game in the vicinity, and hunting parties are constantly being organized. This, then, is the type of man who will find himself face to face with the troops of Spain, and that the Yankee will, man for man, more than hold his own no one who knows him can for a UNCLE SAM’S TOMMY ATKINS. mbBJnt doubt. LOCOMOTIVE SEARDH-LIGHTS. â€"Inez Turner. “ My little boy, egedozs‘: years and 15 months, we: e victim the face, which all the :10ch said was incurable. To tell the truth he m to had that I could not bear to look at him. At last I tried a bottle of Burdock Blood Bitters, and before“: was half used ho was gaining, and b the time he bed three bottles used 3 was completely cured. I cannot say too much in recom- mendation of 3.8.8. to all who sufl'er n he did." JOSEPH P. LABELLE, Meni- wake P.O., Que. _ There can be no question about it. Burdock Blood Bitters has no equal for the cure of Sores and Ulcers of the most chronic and malignant nature. Through its powerful blood purifying proper- ties, it gets at the source of dis- ease and completely Bunnncx eradicates it from the system. Blflllll BITTEHS. SBHOFULR. Farmers, Thresher and Millmen N b -- WE MAKE -- Furnace Kettles, Power Staw Cut- ters, Hot Air Furnaces, Shingle Machinery, Band Saws, Emery Machines. hand or power ; Cresting Farmers’ Kettles, Columns, Church Seat Ends, Bed Fasteners, Fencing, EswrfipTh-d-ggefs’ Supplies; Séhobl Desks. Fanning _M_i_ll_uCa§tinga, ) Lightâ€" Castings “and Builders Sup. plies, Sole Plates and Points for the different ploughs in use. Casting repairs for Flour and Saw Mills. Steam Engines, Horse Powers, Separators, Mowers, Reapers. n ,__ ‘Circular' and Cross-Cut Saws Gummed, Filed gnd Set. 'IwIâ€"EIâ€"lflprepared to fill orders for ood shingles. GHABTER SMITH, County of Grey. including a valuable W Power. Brick dwellin . and man building lots. will be so (1 in one or ymmgtl; Also lot No. 60 Con. 2, W. G R Townehl o . ° N D 0‘ gaggigglko. 100 acres, adjoining Town plot, Mortgages taken for port purchase money Apply to J AMES EDGE. Oct. 2nd. Edge Hill P.» Dealers in Wat/shes, Clocks, Jewelry and Spectacles, Silver and Flat Ware of all descriptions. Repairing a pecialty. Upper Town, Durham. Wflquunn wwsbnsén‘;uum.ifi “am. a o. (X :31 t or two W Inmuom wan Wanted-An Idea my The Chronicle [15 the nut wide ly mil newspaper publlshed In the County of Grey. oxpootodtoM“- Gnnd Duke Add: whohszyeu'lot his w bi,‘._ 3 of Lnnmbnrc. "outlying“ .34th Heâ€"Your sweet face is my book of life. I swan: it. Sheâ€"But your oath in not valid un- til you have kissed the book. quwu l'|ll luuu mmtomwic? rotect our idea: the mu bring on wedth. ’rma J RN WIDDEBB RN a 00 Pym: Anor- nm Washington. D. 0.. for their clam print can! IN Till! TOWN OF DURHAM, A. GORDON AT THE BRICK FOUNDR EDGE PROPERTY .- WE REPAIR -- A GENTLE HINT. '1' 7‘