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A pleasing song by Mr. Leighton followed, Mr. Wm. Vair at the piano. * Parker and Co." composed of R. P. hisuselt and Messrs Jones, Sutherland and Arthur Parker violinists, and R. Meredith gave an instrumental selec tion which was agreeably harmonious *aud well executed. e He had followed the practice for 5 years, with good results. He does i; ‘in the fall, when 14 years old, about «the time they are placed in stable. A «clipper should be used and cat closely, "~they suffer less and lose leâ€"s blood. Don‘t clip when the beast is hot. Ap ply coarse wrapping paper with pine tar it bleeding. Nothing at all painfal â€"except the operation, and that is swon oyer. Mr. Fraser was the Ist speaker and <«eovered a lot of ground in the course of a good speech. Me dealt with weeds, the necessity of the iarmer being a business man, .and knowing his standing from year to year. â€" Farmers should visit more and cultivate the power of expression, should have more taste in himself and shis surroundings, and so forth. Without intending to be captious we must say a good deal of an excellent speech was of a goody goody kind â€"which farmers hear ad nauseam at these mectings. He had dehorned his cows and found a little less milk next morning, but afterwards as good as betore, It made them nicer for handling and shipping and the bulk of testunony was in favor ot the practice, Cattle become quieter, it is not necessary to tie them, and the remoyal of this restraint will tell on their condition. _ Better to wait till they are 1% years, as if done when caives they learnt to bunt. EVENING MEETING. Remedies were thorough cultivation, removal of breeding places, stones, stumps, etc., summer fallowing, or a root crop well astended to. _A short rotation of crops and the sowing of clover was good also. He advised hearty cooperation of farmers for the extermination of weeds. Mr. MeMillan spoke on the much deâ€" buted question of dehorning. The hall was well filled with an apâ€" preciative audience when Mayor Calâ€" A+r was appointed to the chair. Some good advice how to manage the boys followed. Thriftless mar. rages were often a result of faul:y training, the young people never hayâ€" ing teen put on their own responsibility. After giying some Seotch raillery he sat down amid applause. Economy of labor in house and barn construction was a much needed point Talking of economy, he urged econâ€" omy in arranging their work, in space on the farm by utilizing idle spots for beauty or usefulness, in feeding of aniâ€" mals as there was great room for stady in the most profitable combination of foods. Mr Binnie spoke on the subject of weeds ; one reason of their spread was the poor crops, giving the weeds oreath ing room, and another the importation of fodder. He dwelt on the loss susâ€" tained by growing weeds, pointed out how distributed , and spoke interestingâ€" 1y on their habits, perennials, biennials Mr. Fraser advised sowing rape, if not clover, along wish seed in spring, about 14 lbs. to the acre, or sow on fall wheat sttbble as early as pussible. Mr. Brigham, snexperienced breedâ€" er and prize taker, corroborated his views while Mr. Nichol, also a noted and successful sheep breeder fayvored the Liecester as most in demand for fattening purposes Shropshires were his favorites, they projuced he thought a better quality of mutton and their lambs sold well if produced so as to market in June or earlier. Mr. Fraser on the sheep question is an authority. He spoke of the care necessary to the successful raising of sheep and young lambs, gave some valuable advice for the extermination of the tick, and poin‘ed out the damâ€" age to the flock by the practice of keepâ€" ing mongrel dogs. He liked a rough pasture, with occasional change, and kindly treatment always ‘The meeting of the Institute held here last week was pronounced by many the best yet held, which is sayâ€" ng a good deal, for many excellent meetings bave been held. The visitâ€" ing speakers Messrs McMillan, of Seaâ€" forth, and Fraser, of Galt, pronounced it the best of the series vhey have atâ€" tended this year, and we believe past lecturers have said the same thing This speaks yolumes for our intelligent yeomanry, and an appreciatiye public. Annual Meeting a Great Success. FARMERS‘ INSTITUTE. FEducation from the mother‘s knee onward was outlined, dwelling especâ€" ially on the educational possibilities of the home. _ Passed from that to the foundations of school life and the superâ€" structure that should be formed there on, leading to the important matter of choosing an occupation. Durham‘s own "Johnston family " next gaye the audience some of their fine music and were heartily appiaudâ€" ed. They get better with the years. Mr. McMillan, son of the McMillan who has on previous occasions met S. Grevy farmers is an eloquent and forceâ€" ful speaker, and on the topic " Making our way in life" made an impression on his andience that will not soon be for gotton. He is good at a story too ‘and told several with great unction sundâ€" wiched in where needed with an orâ€" ator‘s skill. f Mr. Wm‘ Irwin moved that the tkanks of the meeting he tendered to Mayor Calder for presiding, and to all other helpers, The mayor responded Mr. Wm. Ramage, whose appearâ€" ance at these meetings is always pop ular sang a patriotic song setting forth the devotion of the three kingdoms, each to their ewn country. _ His renâ€" dering of it called[forth a rousing enâ€" core and he gave one distinctively Canadian. * It was important for the young men to find out what nature had fitted him for, as too frequently a wrong choice here led many to drift into a condition of *‘ respectable starvation." A young man‘s aspirations should be towards a home, the choice of a comâ€" panion and the delights ot his ow n fire side. _ These happily secured, the evening of his days need not be purâ€" poseless nor unenjoyable. After a joke to the bachelor he reâ€" verted to the cultivation of the finer qualities such as respect to parents and to the aged showing how they react on curselves for good or ill as we use or abuse them. A payment of 25; cents is all that is required, and thig entities to the bulle: tins of the college when issued. No oceupation is humiliating if we put mental effort into it. Thus Farm literature should be kept before the boys as well as a college education. Work was the living principle of action, labor abolished, the race would sink into insignificance. Referring to vhe causes that led to the fall of Rome he closed with an eloquent peroration. He has a clear and agreeable delivâ€" ivery, a fine presence, and happy in his choice of words. Messrs J. Mather and Jno. Milligan gave the fine duett, ‘*Tha Minute Gun at Sea" and an encore brought out old Mr. Mather with them, whose enâ€" ergy and musical taste is yetZvery much in evidence Mr. G, Binnie made a few remarks giving reasons for Dr. Landerbin‘s abâ€" sence who sent regrets. He spoke of the coming celebration and urged many more to beceme members and shnare in the benefits. Parker and Co., theâ€"Johnston tamily and Mr. Leighton again fayored the audience. Mr. L.‘in the comic line, is no mean performer and he was warmly encored, as were the others menrtioned. The speech while comprehensive, was also very suggestive, and at the close of the meeting Mr. Jas. Allan moved that a committee be appointed to make arrangements for a monster demonstration on June 21st next, in connection with S. Grey Farmers‘ Inâ€" stitute. Having made these remarks he an nounced that he had chosen a topic not a farmers‘ topic alone but one which would bu‘k up largely during the year : ‘the 60th anniversary of the Queen to the throne. A great feature of this great celebration would be comâ€" parisons between the present and the past and the speaker cloquently and clearly showed how much Canada had improved during that periad and not only Canada but the Empire. Conâ€" trasted the friendly feeling which had grown up between the Anglo Saxon nations with that beetween France and Germany and saw much in the future over which the Anglo Saxon: race should rejuice. | He briefly referred to some agriculâ€" tural points, such as the increasing atâ€" ention which should be paid to siloâ€" building for success in caitle raising or using, â€" Thought these meetings should be quarterly instead ot yearly, the frequent comparison cf notes would tend to benefit all. Mr. G. McKechnie on short notice gave an address. Mr. M‘s intere«=t in tarms and farming institutions grows with his years, and ailready he bas by practical work been able to show some good results. Lambâ€"McFaddenâ€"That byâ€"laws 300, 301, and 362 appointing Auditor, local Board of Health, and Assessor, respectâ€" ively as now filled «ap be read a third time, Signed, sealed and engriossed on byâ€"law book.â€"(M@rried. _ Byâ€"laws 360, 361, and 362, read accordingly MceMillanâ€"Lambâ€"That _ James H. Leslie be appointed a member of the loc i Board of Health for 3 years.â€"Carâ€" ried. Alexander Bell and Wim. Ritchie «pplied for the office of Assessor, and byâ€"law No. 362 was fillea up with Mr. Bell‘s name. Lambâ€"Williams â€"~That the Commisâ€" sioner tor Ward No. 1 be authorized to procure figye cords of slabs it Glenrodin mills for James Dillon, he being in disâ€" tressing circumstances.â€"OCnrried. McMillanâ€"Williamsâ€"That the Reeve and Deputy Reeve be a committee to examine into the sufficiency of the Treasures‘ Sureties, and report at next meeting.â€"Carried. McMillanâ€"McFaddenâ€"That Collector for ward No. 1. be instructed to exempt James Dillon and Catherine Cameron from paying taxes of 18086, less School taxzes, and that Mary Mcintyre be exâ€" empt in the same manner.â€"Carried, Williamsâ€"Lambâ€"That Collectors of the Towuship be authorized to collect all School taxes from parties exempted as this Council has no authority to exâ€" empt for School taxes.â€"Carried. Lambâ€"MeFaddenâ€"That Jacob Haltâ€" penny be paid $7. for 10 cords of wood delivered at the house of Ann MecMillan and that the Amount be deducted from ber monthly payments.â€"Carried,. Grreat Vauur.â€"TIhe REvVIEW and the Weekly Globe will be sent to any uddress on this continent till Ist Jannâ€" rry 1898, for $1.35. . Join the Review clubâ€"over 150 others have done soâ€" and get all the news of the world and the localit{. The Globe is bigger than @vor and the Review is absolutely necâ€" ssary as a local paper. The newly elected Council met on January 1l1th, pursuant to Statue. Members present, James Staples, Reeye, Thos, McFadden, Deputy Reeve; Jolun Williams, John A. McMillan, and Geo, Lamb Councillors. Each member made and subscribed the declaration of qualiâ€" fication and of Office, and took their seats. The Reeve in the chair, minutes of last meeting read and approved. Lambâ€"Williamsâ€"That Robert T. Edâ€" wards be the other Auditor.â€"Carried. Byâ€"law No. 360 contirming the appointâ€" ment was introduced and read a first and second time, Byâ€"laws 361 and 352. appointing local Bonrd of Health, and Assessor respectively, was introduced and read a first and second time. Further payments were made as folâ€" lows : For Township and County Election expenses $50.50, For salaries, Committe work and | pay sheet $66.00. For Registration. and Conveyancing re Brodie Deeds $3.80. The Council adjourned to meet Feb, 8th at 10 A. M. McMillanâ€"MecFaddenâ€"That the Clerk be instructed to ask for tenders for munâ€" icipal printing for 1897.â€"Carrvied, Mr. Truax, of Walkerton, is getting in a large stock of logs on the banks of the river Styx here. The Reeve nomiarted Edwin Hunt as Auditor. Mr. John Ewan, of the Rocky, yisits our burgh frequently. John is an all around good fellow and no doubt his visits wifi be kindly rewarded. Mrs. Donald Campbell, of Swinton Park, and her stalwart sons John and Archie spent last week visiting the Mcâ€" Dougall family, of this place. Mr, Wim. Hay, Arthur, paid his parâ€" ents a short visit last week. The Annual meeting of the Tatona congregation took place on Wednesday, 20th inst. We hear that everything was satisfactory, they having a nice litâ€" tle baiance when obligations are all met. Mr, T. Stewart gave a merry, interestâ€" ing address at the last meeting of our Patron Lodge here on * How to destroy Wire Worms," He didn‘t announce his topic for the next night, but whatever he tcuches he makes interesting. Pleased to state Mr. Don. Black is reâ€" covering from his sickness, but it will be some time yet before he is able to go around. Sanwmiller Smith has taker a large contract for shingles, Thegood quality makes them in demand. Mr. Louis Hay arrived home from the 8Soo, â€" Giad to have the jolly and good looking Louis with us once more, Plenty of snow, Mr. Editor, and our industrious farmers are making gooduse of it drawing wood, poles, etc. At presâ€" ent prices it hardly pays to draw wood from this part. Mr. S. Dickson, Reeve of Bentinck, also took all meetings in. Egremont sent a large number aâ€" mong them we saw Messrs Jas, Swanâ€" ston, J. G.â€" Wilson, D. Leith, Jas. Gedâ€" des, Jas. Leask. appropriately, and the loyal company dispersed with the National Anthem. TORONTO GLENELG CuUNCIL. WELBECK. â€"ou «i> e + J. 8. Brack. ccomuni snn OB h it ce es w etnare C Cops on ie 220 e ageaie s 1700 Couil 3 This is the season to make your wife or sister the present of a Sewing Mach ine or Organ. I have a full stock of the celebrated Raymond Machines and will give you 15 gsr cent discount for the next 60 days. Full swek of Belt, Doherty & Karn Organs. EY, I have plenty of it to advance on good Farm or Town Mortgages moNey at a low rate of Interest and suitable terms for the bo%w\'g(‘:r. Loans entirely Confidentai. Full Stocks in all other lines. A limited Supply of Wood taken in exchange for Goods. CUTTERS,. The finest lot ever seen in Durham and away dowu in price. Come and get your choice when the large stock is on hand. As soon as the snow comes they will go like hot cakes. Robes of all hinds from 87. upwards, just the season to buy. @#44%4%4%%4%4@ 444444 A dose gives immediate relief.... Many Testimonials in its favor....25 and 50¢ a bottle. David Jack80D, JF.» cierx pivr. v Asthu? H. JaCKSOND) wotry pariic. Land Valuators, Insurance Agents, Meney to lend. Money invested for Parties. Farms bought and sold. Dr.Budd s "****‘* m orest Pamseen for COUGHS COLDS and all diseases ofths: THROAT and LUNGS. A generalfinancial businesstransacted ffice next deor to Standard Bank, LOWER TOW &# # Having decided to conduct the business alone, I have resolved to give special bargairs in Stoves and Winter Goods, for the next sixty days. I have, the‘flarzeat and best assorted Stock o£ Stoves ever shown in town, all kinds of Cooking stoves, Heating Stoves, Box Stoves, Coal Stoves & Furnaces and at prices you can afford to buy. Dec, 16th 1896. CONVEYANCERS. COUGH BALSAM@f w FOR COUCKHS & COLDS 25¢ per bottle, JACKSONS. IMPLEMENT WAREROOMS. Head Wear _ Body Wear Foot Wear of the best quality and C. McARTHUR Goodsâ€"â€"â€"Bright, New & Cheap. 242444AAA 424441444444 4%4%4% Values, Second to None. Is ready for the Snow â€" WITH Test ‘em once, you‘il eall again. Issuer of Marriage Licenses. Especially adapted for Whooping Cough 8, PARKEDR, Sold cnly by Wm. CALDER [Dalglish‘s Old Stand.l Guche oT LOWER TOWXNX DURHAYM DURHAM. When the common weal is neglected, the common wos is ant to follow, Let us puall together. d Why don‘t we burn our garbage? The cities and towns where this easy method of disposing of a troublesome problem has been adopted are surprisingly fow. Philadelphia is making a half hoarted attempt in this direction. The scheme has been proved a practical one and has been proposed in several citios. It is as well, adapted to towns as to cities. Why not do something besidot talk about it? Let a countract be made to have the refuse collected in this vicinâ€" ity burned at some suitably locatcd mill would be well worth advertising. The leaguo was orgarizod only l2 March, yet in the short space of timse gsince organization the advaucement of the city‘s industries and the investments contemplated aro truly reaarkable, and the work of thoe league may well be emulated by the hustling young men of our own comimunity. Along about 1868 there was an innoâ€" vation in newspaper advertising which gave the spring poet a chance to spread himself without troubling tho editor. In fact, ho changed his note and was not a spring poet at all, but ‘‘poet lauâ€" reate to commerce,‘‘ and wrote adverâ€" tising in verse at so much a line This is a fair sample: The hurrying muse must go To weloome James Qarter & €o. 4y I cannot tell the first time when I heard of them as nursery men; *T‘was so very long ago By the fair Ontario. * # # % # © l Â¥or them all letters shonld be sent , To the Holborn establishment. How the Hustling, Energetic Citisons o, Meridian, Miss., Started the Money Aâ€"rol1. ingâ€"What Earnest Effort Properly Di rected May Accoâ€"nplish. The success which has attended the efforts of the young business men of Meridian, Miss., to promote the growt t and prosperity of their city furnishes an example of what energy and hard work may accomplish. 3 been within the history of the town such a general manifestation of interest among all classes of people in a work that so completely concerns the entire community as bas been shown in the projection, organization and work of the Young Meu‘s Business loague. During the past 10 years there have been several efforts made toward enlistâ€" ing the business people in a concerted effort to advertise Meridian and the contiguous country abroad and thus preâ€" sent the superior advantages of this city for all kinds of manufacturing enterâ€" prises as well as the inducements here offered in lands susceptible of the very highest state of improvement and capaâ€" ble of producing abundant crops of as great a variety of products as any land under the sun. While there have. alâ€" ways been quite a number of public The reprosentatives of one of the larâ€" gost carriage manufacturing concerns in the country are investigating Mcridian‘s advantages, and much hope is held out that they will ercct a plant there. A hub, spoke and basket factory that will emâ€" ploy 409 hands will make a proposition to the league during the next 60 days, and the officers feel confident that their proposition for the erection of a woo!iâ€" enware plant and a cotton factory will be accepted by Pennsylvania partics, with whom negotiations are now pendâ€" COOD WORK BY A YOUNG MEN‘S BUSiâ€" NESS LEAGUE. spirited citizens who were ever ready to second any movement looking to the city‘s advancement, there has never The idea of the organization of the league was conccived by the local paper, and by persistent and intelligent agitaâ€" tion an interest was aroused that culâ€" minated in the organization of one of the grandest and most poteut factors for proesenting the great interests of this loâ€" cality to those secking invostments and locations in the south that have ever been attempted here. And what will make the league offoctive is the fact that ite officers, who are amang the most active and public spirited citizens of the city, have the entire business community at their backs. The membership of the league and its monthly receipts have alâ€" ready reached a point that places it prominently and permanentiy before the country as one of the institutions of Meridian. A WIDE AWAKE TOWN The leaguso is now fully orgarized and equipped for the work before it and has committees composed of gentlemen seâ€" lected because of peculiar fitness for the duties devolving upon them that cover every ficld of labor and investigation. The following is a list of the commitâ€" Banking and figance, rates and transâ€" portation, commercial and manufacturâ€" ing, statistics, municipal reform and improvements, real estate and taxation, education, arbitration, immigration, inâ€" surance, â€" @dvertising, â€" entertainment, legislation, merbership, climate and health, and purchasing. In reviewing the work of the loaguo, Secretary Crook stated that during the past 60 days there had been a gain of T9 per cent in the membership The league has secured the location of an oil mill and refinery, the buildings for the aoâ€" commodation of which are now being orec‘. 1. â€" The mill will be in operation by Sept. 15 and will give cmployment to 639 work:â€"zon, with a pay roll amoantâ€" ing to $£800 a week. * The league has induoed quite a nomâ€" ber of gentlemen to settle here wiib their families, each investing from $5,â€" 000 to $10,000. The general assembly of the Cumberland church will convene here next year, and hundreds of lotters asking for information have been reâ€" ceived and answored. Burn the Garbage. P & ; y * N C Call and i All kinds COrgans /: Cha We tak thankin past pa convinc wWwill me "Larg BIC DOUBL TDDurh :s it eV B