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O 0o The work, the push, the presence of «mind of AMr. Hamilton in this prompt and effective reporting can scarcely be appreciated by the inexperienced in such work. . There was something peculiarly fitting that we should get .such important news first hand, and ¢ that it was secured by the leading 8x‘ Canadian daily is another feather in its _ _ .cap, ard one more illustration of its enâ€" _ = _ Gerprise. o DURKHAM REVIEW. The Globe last Wednesday not only «utstripped all riyvals in securing from its correspondent Mr. Frederick Hamil. ton the list of the killed and wounded Canadians in Sunday‘s battle on the Modder Riyer, it was days ahead of any one ir Canada, and even the British War office itself. An interesting letter was received mntl{“h'om the determined Col. which some interesting intormaâ€" tion. He is intensely bellicose, and has succeeded in seeing actual warfare. His description of Magersfontein is interesting :â€" That they haye done their duty and won the commendation of their leaders is an inspiration to their countrymen at bome and abroad. A peculitar sympathy and heroic inâ€" terest attacnes to the homes that are bereaved, a feeling as if they had been honored would almost be expressed, were it not that "the grief that must bave way," is yet so fresh and keen with them. Nosubsequent sacrifices of our troops will appear quite the same as this first contribution of young Canadian blood to the cementing of the Empire. as near Magerstontein as 800 yards. One would actually swear the man crazy who wocrld attack kopjes as our tfellows were made do, instead of quiet ly surrounding them ~ut of effective range and making th. m come down for want of water, and thus capturing the entire lot. Ourtellow» were made climb up heights as steep as Queenstuon. I visited the battlefields at Belmont. Graspan and Modder River, and got At Modder River the advance was for more than a mile on a plain aown to the river, while at Magersfontein, where the poor Highlanders were murdered they bad to go against a precipitous wall of rock. Ispent two days and nights going over Magersâ€" toutein. Iwalked from cour extreme left far beyond our right, and far away in front close up to the Boer outâ€" rosu within 800 yards of the cliffs. As neared the right a puf of black powder smoke from the distant kopjes denoted a gun. By the line of smoke I saw the shot was ahead. It burst on the crest of the new howitzer redoubt, and bowled over three (Guardsmen, who were digging with many others. One was badly wounded, the others bht slightly. Their shells ordinarily ha@ve poor bursting charges, being merely segment shells. Toward sunset I came back along the line to where the naval guns are, about half a mile apart. While the sailors were gotting ‘"Joe Chamberâ€" lain" ready for night work a smokeâ€" less powder cannon of the Boers let slide. The shell whistled close oyerâ€" head and burst 300 yards straight in the rear. It was an entirely diiferent shellâ€"a wicked fiery devil. It was followed in quick succession by a lot more, every one close oyer the ground, anod all burst from 300 yards to halt a mile between us and the camp, two miles behind. The spectacle that Britain for the past few months has presented to the world of steadines« under adversity and even sometiimes almost humiliation, bas been wonderfual and can be understood better by imagining what France would have done through such a chain of reverses. There would almost surely have been excitable mobs, changes of government, perhaps assassination, but the government of Britain, while its motives and diplomatic work have been severely crit.cized, has had to suffer not only no serious onslaught by its opâ€" ponents, but stands toâ€"day before the people and the world with apparently undiminished popularity. This steadinesa in the face of national defeats and local and personal griel is better understood in Canada, since it became known last week that 18 Canâ€" adians were killed amd 60 wounded on the now memorable Sunday, Feb. 18. Everywhere the news was received with subdued grief and ne sign of hysteric bitterness but a steady determination to bear ourselves as became those who had first assayed to share the burden of empire abroad. â€"â€"The Chancellorship of Toronto University, held lately by Hon. Ed. Blake, is almost certain to go to Sir Wm. Meredith. _ Men of all parties ?eak in his favor. Sir Jobn Boyd and r. Chas. Moss are the only names mentioned for the Vieeâ€"Chancellorskip. C. Ramage, Thursday, March 1 1900 COL sSaAx. HUGHES M. ? STEADINESS IN A NATION A FEAT IN REPORTING. 4 4 0 Editor and Proprietor John Ewan, the able writer it h«s sent with the second Canadian Conâ€" tingent, was also its correspondent in Cuba, and his letters will be doubly inâ€" teresting seeing ho will be able to draw comparisons between the two Angloâ€" Saxon armies in the field meeting foes of very different calibre however. â€"‘"He did not spare the government in any respect, and the vim in his speech caused the hopesof his auditors to rise higher and higher until in their imagination they were once more almost as good as in power." The above is an extract from the O. 3. Sun‘s report of Mr. G. M. Boyd‘s speech at N. Grey Libâ€"Con. Association held last week. If the struggles of the Conservatives are aimg)yy to get into power and if G. M. d‘s tervent speeches brings them so near it, Premâ€" ier Rou’ t::x:mld oerznmlyhuflr that opportun are created for Mr. G. M. Boyd, M. L, A. to express himself Nearly all the orher dailies issued extras giving the Globe due credit, with one or two notable exceptions. Intended for last week. The chaoxze«able weather the last while back bas caused a lot of sicknes« conseâ€" quently out doctor is kept on the move, Mr J Laughton is nursing one of Job‘s comforter‘s. Miss Bella Lothiau is suffering et presâ€" ent from an attack of that dreaded diromse the Quinsy. Miss Lazzie Nichol and her brother John of Fairbairn atiendad services here on Sunday and called on the Lothian tamily. Mrand Mrs D Molotyre Balsam Valleg attonded services here last Sunday. Mr andâ€" Mra Robt Morice Normazby attended sorvices here last Sunday. Miss Sarabh Isanme is at present suffering from a severe cold. Miss Janet Hav is suffering from an attack of the Grippe. Mrs G Cushnie, o Mt Forest, visited her parents Mr and Mrs Hastie last week. The lecture in Russell Hall by Rev. F. UG* Forster, pastor of Hope church Torâ€" onto, "Jreland, its Laughterand Tears," under the auspices of the local Or angeâ€" men, Was undoubtedly one of the ablest lectures ever given here. We are only sorry that more did not avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing â€" Mr. Forster on this subject, as we cannot speak too highly of him. Miss Jean Kenwick and Mr,. Wim. Ramage renâ€" dered suitable songs for the occasion. The Haw Bros, for some reason unkowa were not able to be here, who were expected to furnish the musical part of the program. Miss J Flett, of Mt Forest, who has been visiting her cousins Mr and Mrs J M Findlay returned home last week. The Lothian bros. sold an animal weighing almost 2100 lbe this week to Mr J Brown at $4.16 per owt. We are again experiencing what is commonly called a cold snap,. which makes us feel as if we could stand a little of the 8. Africa sun hbere, but keep the bullets away, although we belieye if talk amounts to anything, we could send out a tew good Generals. "!f they could do as well in the battle field as they can by their own firesides, Gen, Buller would be nowhere with them. Mr. and Mrs. Lesliec had the pleasure of entertaining frieads from Osprey last week. Mr and Mrs D Fergason Swinton Park attende.A services here on Sunday last. Mrs. G. Binnie, Glenelg, visited her parents here last week, Mr. and Mis, W. Snell. Mr, an¢ Mrs. Halfpenny had the pleasure of a visit from the latter‘s brother and wife, Mtr. and Mrs. Robinâ€" son list week. "The True British Maid," J. M. Fiedlay gave a paper on "The relation of the tiible Society to Missions," Miss Jean Renwick then favored the audience with a piece of music, Mr. John Snell gave a paper on ‘"‘The Claims of the sible to us." At the close Rev. Mr. Uammpbell gave a paper on "The Power of the Bible" which ended a very enâ€" joyable and interesting meeting. _ The ofticers have adopted the envelope plan of contributing, instead of the coliectors go.ng around,. _ We bope all will apâ€" prove of the new way. The envelopes will be collected in the church the same as other schemes, within the next two weeks. Cornell Wiison, Proton,. Mr Win Garson is at present, we are sorry to say under the Dr‘s care. Again we have to chronicle the death of another of the early seitlers, Miss Jane Bell, who passed away to ber long home the morning of the 2Xith, at the age of 48 years,. _ She was a native of Ilreland, coming to this country when but a young girl, and settling on the 19 con. H©gremont, with her parents where she died. She leaves a father and two brothers to mourn her loss. ihe annual meeting of the Dromore Branch of the Upper Canada Bible Hociety was held in Amos ehurch on Thursday evening. Not as large a numâ€" ber were present as we would like to have seen. After the usual opening by singing and prayer, the following othcers were elected for the coming year :â€"Pres., John Snell; Vice., W Moore; sec., (4. Lothian; Treas. and Deposivary, J. N. Findlay, The officers all being installed, a nice little program was then proceeded with, The choir gaye suitable music, Mr. R. Renwick gave a paper on *‘"The encouragement of B. 5. wurk, after which Miss Scotit gave a well rendered recitation entitled Miss Eliza Wilson, teacher at Laurisâ€" ton, paid her parents here a welcome visit on Saturday, accompanied by Mr Cornell Wilson, Proton. <â€"â€" # @ @> Dromore. ++ <Gnâ€"v eâ€" 498 | lot 5 con. 9 known as the‘ Glencross bridge on Tuesday, March 6, at 2 o‘clock p. m. for the lpurpose of letting the contract of building a new bridge 200 ft long 22ft high and also a fill of stone and gravel 150ft long the same height as the bridge. Contracts will be let separate or both together. Plans and specifications may be seen at the residence of the undersigned. Contracâ€" tors required to give bonds for the full amount of contract in both:â€"cases for the competition of work. JAMES STAPLES3, Reeve, Kadge Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Goc?c Smith, of 8t Hihare, Minn. old residents of Eramosa, Ontario, Canada, celebrated their golden wedding at their (-osg' little bome on the evening of Jan. 30th, The couple are natives of Englsnd, Mr, Smith from Nortbamptonshire, and Mrs. Smith of Cambridgeshire. They weremarried in 8t. George‘s church, duelph. by Archâ€" bishop Palmer, Jan. 80th 1850. They moved to the United States twentyâ€"one years age. They are the parents of eleven children, who are as follows Mras. Alfred Porter. of Minneapolis, Mrs. T. Morton, Durham, Mrs, Luther Grasley, Wyandott, Mich., Mrs. Jos, Brydges, Guelph, Mrs. Edward Sawyer, Caledonia N. D.. Mrs. Frank Redmond, Los Angles California, Mrs, John Hawkes, Thiefâ€" river Falls, and the only lhying son George E. Smith of Thiefriver Falls, They buried two sons some years ago grown to manhood and an infant daughter. THE UNDERSIGNED WILL BE AT lot 5 con. 9 known as the‘ Glencross Jno MeKechnie took a big contrnct of cutting sawâ€"logs from FC McRue as 50 cts a thousand. J thinks it wili pay. Jno E Ferguson +s still drawing out wood. â€" Heis a hustler. On the evening of the wedding many of the neighbors made their way to Mr. Smith‘s home, the object being to give Mr. and Mrs. Smith umu'vrise. Among the many presents was a beautiful rockâ€" img chair. From those of the family who could not be present was sent a purse containing a large sum of money in sgold. A bounteous supper was snp{:lied. After all had done justice to to this addresses were given, their only regret being that they bad not more than one golden wedding in fifty years, which shows they had a grand time. Dear Parrxtsâ€"Those of us who cannot be {nesent upon the hallowed evening to help celelnate the 50th anniâ€" versary of vour married life we send you a greeting cheer and golden wishes from our hearts,. To crown your golden years, those of the family present and those of us who gather here to night whose hearts to Eol(l a record dear of kindly acts and words of cheer, which you both have giren, we came to show how strong and deep the memory of kind acts we keep as you have sown so you must reap, Mris K friends at MI‘ B Sunday v Chas Fergueon sold 15 hard wood timber for the hundred dollars. From members of the family not present :â€" cords of cord wood pmiled on the road now. They intend shipmogit to Harmston where they will recerve a good price for is. A sleich load of yourg folka from Boathâ€" ville paid a visis to Chaa Fergu:on one night lately. Thsy report having a good of price, one package $1, six, $5. One will pleause, dz‘:om cure. g’.:m‘pflets free to any address. The Wood Company, W('ndlor, Ont. time DAPD WV laas-" guaranteed to cure all rorms of Sexual Weakness, all effects of abuse or excess, Mental Worry, Excessive use of Toâ€" bacco, Opium or Stimulants. Mailed on receipt From your grandâ€"children : â€" You have lived to prove God‘s promise, In which you safely rest. And rejorce when children‘s children, Rise up and call you blest We are pleased to state that Mi«s Sarah A MeDonald who was on the sick list for a few days is wble uo be around again. Mi«s Alice Boyce jleft our midst about two weeks ago for an axtended yisit to the Queen city and King Township, Was the resuit of his «splendid health. Indomitaile will auns tremendous evergy are not tound where Stomach, Liver, Kidâ€" neys and Bowels are oaut of order,. If you want these qualities and the success they bring, use Dr, King‘s New Life Pills, They develop every power of brain and body. â€" Only 25¢ at our drug «stores. 6, Mr Wm Emke, of Lowse, spent Sunday with frisnd« of this part. Cali again W. Quite a number of the Presbyterians of this part met with the Maleolm brethren at west Bentinck church on Toursday last to select a pastor. Rev Mr Eeslie being the choice of the mesting to whom they extended a cail. Mra T S Wilecn is at present enjoying a vi«rt frorm her aister Mrsa Abo McCaslin of Dulath Miun. cords et cord wasd They intend shipn they will recerve a Miss Marion McLean was gneâ€"t of Mi«s Mary MceDonald on Sunday iast. Mr Heniy Redford left our yvicinity la«t week to the Shuttz‘s farm on the 8th which be has leased for a term of years, t#" Wood‘s Phespbodine is sold in Drrbam lg' Jas. K. Gun MacFarlane & Co., and . Parker, Druggists. «lrs halle l Fergnson was viaicting ends at Swinton Park last woek. Mr and Mrs Juo A Ferguson spent oday with friends in this part. Mr and Mirs Tom Watson spest Satorâ€" y and Sunday sisiting friends in this 0€ NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. â€" Af": ‘Wood‘s Phosphodine, Intended for last week Campvbell sud A Fersuson Bismarck‘s Iron Norve. Intended for last week ns epfine 4 GCLDEN WEvDING. d sc The Great English Remedy. a Sold uac} rooommel\doo!tll1 by .l? ruggists in Canade. reliâ€" ublg.godicino dllgovero! Six Maple Park Crawfora IarpC etguson rCrC Di C f stunding URYC 0: ad now U H. H. MILLER awill have been 29 years at the business mext XMAS DAY, and he KNOWS HOW to get money at lowest . possible rates and with best privileges, That is why the whole country goes to him. 11{' is lending at 5 per cent. and on large loans U a o 1142 tA NOVER . The Hanover Conveyancer _"Always Prompt, Never Negligen 1 A1 business Strictly Private. 7 Rich Men, Poor Men, Grits, Tories and Patrons, ALL DEAL WITH..:: H H. MILLEFR, 817C mt 12 fi. 1 W Beech Black Ash 1 ppruce Cedar Hemlock sSAW LOGE WANTED nc The OURHAM FURNITURE COMPANY, 0 41 se 5.00 to 7.00 ace~to length s will be classed according tc d to be cut aa much as possible ong, allowing 3 inches. cotch & Irish DURKAM * FURNITURE 60. TD. 8.00 ‘ 7 00 _ 6.00 5.00 8.00 2.00 2.00 PROTESTANTS and CATHOLICS, 00 to 7.00 according to length ko $.0U 9.00 5.00 6.00 cut 14 f6 x <€t WE HAVE BESIDES SE EDS / A)ru2G&gist. and Seedsman A Fuil Line of the Best Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines, Tarnip Sowers, Seuffiers, Ploughs, Harrows, Hay Forks, etc. all in stock. Attend to your Fire Insurance. We have the old established London Mutual Insurance Company, and other good Stock Companies. LOTS OF MONEY to Loan at 5%. Issuer of MARRIAGE Licenses LOWER TOWN : P Implement Warerooms. WM CALD ppring and Summer Qoods As Usual a Full Line know what these Goods areâ€"the best in th WAGONS! a full carload toselect from. are the Celcbrated Adams‘ Wagons GOLDEN BUTTER COLOR LABRADOR HERRING, . COD FISH FINNAN HADDIE, KIPPEREI On account of the usual economic reasons (supply and demard) the price of Lake Fish is out of sight. We have secured a number of half packages (50 Ibs) which retail at just half the price. â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"CASH FOR LARD, TALLOW. Goldern Butter Color is a true Vegâ€" ctable Butter Color and is free from cdor and in no way affects the taste of the Butter. Pronounced the best and cheapâ€" est in the Market. Sample Bottles free. only at Parker‘s We have been moving lately and have not had time to tell you about our stock. Listen now! : We J. BURNET Make Field $ Garden It Easy. H. PARKER. . Masseyâ€"Harris Binders, Mowers, .»se Harrows, Rakes, Ete. You the market. Buy no other ‘ KIPPERED CHIKEN BUTTER AND BEGGS.â€"â€"â€" See our Farm TRUCK. These CALDEFR as* y ¢ &Â¥ McFa Childre Flo For th« I 1 Scecia pricc Maple AT TH Our Pine the wa lately « news 1 “’ Col nok we liked to ing the bare 2« change to hear There raised i; faund bu it. E"‘Illm of Mr A was per! at Dron dipner a from ;u tave veTry It reli Ma () HF SE CH £Ir