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'ul ' Mr, McLarty and family moved this week to Owen Sound where ther.intend to stay for some time. as they haye rented their farm. Connth’s loan will be Owen Sound’s train. Mrs, John Cameron leaves this week for her home in Bottineau N. Dakota al- so her mother In her old age has decided to take a trip to the Prairie land. Mr. John Forester has rented the Marne, farm and intends dining: mulling *buoinm in speculating on cattle next nummor, And will likely he‘shipping a. load to the old country, as he made so well on the trip last Summer. A hastily summoned Alfiance con- vention meets this week in Toronto, and the liquor men are also moving. so that on memben; of the legislature mt pressure will be brought to bear, and great will be their their responsi- bility while the bill is becoming law. The chan e from 11 1 _arranet,.-At the reside/de 17'3", son- . g . to 0 p.m, . as! itrlaw, MnJosoph Hooper, Glenel , the closmg ln-ux' 18 another chief my: pnTuesdyy. 9th inst, Mrs, 1yff'llli: Proeement, but these two nut of 23 lies, aged 86 years. ehan e. asked f 1- int pl ' ' . rlBnows.--ott Sunday. 7th March, Lulu t' g ' . ti ... le .tes that 'the' Dom). infant child of Mr. and Mrs. tro crnfnent w n ylrw, on Its excelmnt] J. L. Brown. record In all other matters for t'urWort. 31cLeonc-In Ptu'eeville, on fg,tht."l th We hope, however, that when the Lil: . inst, the Rev. Donald McLeod, . A., come. to be considered a better muier-/ 'sy,ed GI Years. ' standing may be arrived at. I M-r-.---------.-------- it. The adult halt it was who rolled tip 83 ooo majority and the purpose of many in helping to do so was, that the younger half should not step out of the “fay of miuorhood 'nto the dangers which even a regulated liquor traffic prosents. It was pointed oat by the mover of the bill raising the age at which liquor could be supplied from 18 to 21, about one halfoftho population were under prohibition, but it should be remember. ed it was not this half that voted for An Indignation meeting was held when the bill was announced ; nothing wrong in that. Bat when the proposal was made to ask HonG. W. Ross or Mr. Davies to explain the provisions of the bill, the two strongest temperance ministers in the cabinet, the suggestion was booted. We worship no man nor minister bat it was a hot headed mis take to give such an insult to men with a life record behind them, and who were active workers in the cause be. While dei vacating such like conduct we believe the complaint is just that the government have not gone as far on the restrictive road as they might have done with the light of the Plebits- cite to guide them. A majority of 83 000 recorded on behalf of yroliibition should have been warrant enough togo farther than they have done in this fore some of the hooters it may be were into their teens. Two causes are continually hinder- tNs the success ot the movement: the opposition of opponents and the mir takes of friends. The eharaetor of these mistakes varies, of course, and we cannot but rotor 90 one which is too much in evidence. Moral allusion wu long relied on, but in every English speaking Legis- lative Hall in the world, the question ot restrictive liquor legislation has been up for discussion: and in most of them progressive action has been taken in that direction. "'"".""'" _...... P'"'"".""'"'.'.".' w" W I We would kindly ask that oune coming, to those who will read the mun with the buy horse and 321ml: signs of the times more and more 1c.yl'ai'i:te's't'al1,, #itWt the house he . Ct , on at nst 'sun a ' as e was the I.'"".""""' . For these reasons the ob man ooh; fine gnvydyish being broken, Jectlonu can not be .menbured by the fur in the confusion of the bird he was same rule as to ncmbo. or quality. lam-r escaping the poor mother bird H . '" ' . . lwnsleh ty Tttlie BXCIISOI and let (In?!) llns tempe anee question will Imam-dish m trying to keep the dogo down, the signs of the times point tofthe your? T/l' lhT2,'it' she swig . ' .-. .snrruw u y t6 won no ("we care ultimate. {Merv fer the morer"entjiriiiiiii “'ka thedmh." . whose aim is to restrict and restrict tttr-l Mr. James Muir arrived home from. til the use of alcoholic liquor as a be. I Torlonthlast week in mud; heftterlliealth verage is, like slavery, a thing of tult,'Jd,vt',i,t,l1 every pump” o u timate On the other hand the liquor trade is ththtintt for its existence, an existence legalized it is true by the people through their government, but be coming, to those who will read the signs of the times more and more preearioao. For these reasons the ob jections can not be,measured by the nine rule as to numbe. or quality. It may seem s Justification of the government's course to and that both parties feel aggrieved " the terms ot the bill, the temperance people because it does not go far enough and the li. quor party because it goes too far, but sober second thought is compelled to notice n great difference in the quality ot the objections. The objections of the temperance party are prompted by disinterested motives: they are aiming for a moral reform which brings no grist to their mill, and though every move they may nor, be the wisest, no one can accuse them of selfishness. The introduction by Mr. Rudy" government of the license bill, long looked for with interest on amount of the pledges given by Sir Oliver Mowet and warned by his successor, has set the heather on fire throughout the province in the ranks of tle prohibi- tioniste end liquor men as well. umlCl LEGISLATION. HULOCK. cek in Toronto, 1‘ B ',ot.A,/,,t'Til' t.e//"lnt-a.Tltu.t,Thaisc'.f " ' , . urns Jhupelt . .Y.C, 1l.o Roc olso muting. so Samuen spent a. vet}? pleasant IIT the legislature sociable evening on l, arch the 4th at brought to bear, I lth/,i 'd.'i"'irttet'.'"i'tidi,,ndct of gyhund 'l',,",','; . . . m'. a nwr M' ur a Ke I ' w are _ their "sp0ltfl-, through the careful arrangements of becomingluw, {Miss Millie Ector, President of the rSnciety and the Social Uommit,tesr, to- I liii:ifi) with that (Elightful ,oeiabiliry nruxen or, wmcn 1?."hl?.'te,t,d. b6 the Kale: of the Society, r. John lurk then called the meeting to order and all ioined in singing that beautiful hymn .. Ask the Snvinnr to help you " when Rev. Mr. Little tendered a farewell address to Mr Jamel McLarty and sisters and Messrs. Charles Snyder and John l’utherhough who are about to remove from our midst, conveying to them the affectionate respect of the society and Iheir regret at losing from there small hand such efBeient workers. After feeling replies from Mr. McLu'ty, Mr. Putherfiouih and Mr. Snyder the] GRAt--In Normunby. on Friday, 5th I inst, Mrs. John Gray, aged 78 yrs. GILLirss.-At the residence at her son- (' in law, Mr. Joseph Hooper, (Hem-1%, I on Tuesday. 9th inst, Mrs, - Gi - lies, aged 86 years. 3 IhtowN.--on Sunday. 7th March, Lulu l Dom). infant child of Mr. and Mrs. l J. L. Brown. u~-~~-- -‘-----"--".r pecu.li.ar to any C. E. gatherings an en- Joyahle evening was spent and the ties of society and friendship strengthened. The resource of Mr. and Mrs. Little SIM much to the evenings onjo ment. After. a SEWPIPQUS repast hag been Miss Kate McKinnon'. hearty laugh is again heard around home after being in Toronto for some time. Me. Alex. McDonald pm chased a. self- 1siiuley last week and expec-sl to put in a large crop next spring to make up for the. past. Miss Lizzie Boyd has gone to Shallow Lake where she intends to stay for some time. The Germans are always working their way into OUP tteighhdvhood. Last week another advancement was made on the 8th nt the west end Mr. Iran Mchan. of Shallow Lake, paid a visit, to Bentinek Centre last week. Mr. A. MoKinnnn and R. Brunt were away with a earload of stuff to Toronto last week. Mr. John buhn, of Fleshertun, was at home. forts week weaving coverlids which he can dispose of at a good price out East Miss Ahee Boice spent last Sunday at the parental home. Mr. James Brown was visiting friends in Glenelg last, week. Me. Dice who has been sick for some. time is very poorly at, present. Mrs. LhstutldMcKe,chuie. of Glenelg, was visiting friends on the 8th last week. Messrs. Jntrus and Avehie Brown left, Mmuhy morning for Bottmenu. Novth Dakota. and will likely become citizens cf that place. We wish you every success boys. Mr. Ike Supenmult urchnsed a driver at Earls sale any declares he can compme Wit". any cf the young fellows on the line. Charlie Bailey who has been hauling lugs fur James Waiker, finished last woekmnl orvedto the Eml's farm at, Lamlash which he has rmltvd for a term of years. I wonder who will be the lucky bird. Mr. Edward and Miss Adeline Boioe spent last. Sunday in Gleueln. The thaw of last. week made the roads quite slippery which will make some more work for the blacksmith. Me. w. Bollm all spent a few days in Toronto a week ago. Mr. Archie Currie visited at Mr. Neil Calder's one day recently. M rs. Campbell is visiting " Mr. John McKinnnn’s these few days hack. Mr. James Muir arrived home from, Toronto hast week in much better. health and with every prospect, of ultimate recuvm y. The lugs are beginning to pile up in ths, mill yard in great shape. A cmmle of gold watch men passed through hers lately making the pockets of pux-t-huaers lighter and around the raglan of their hearts 3 little heavier. Mr. Wut. Seatter left for his home in the \Vest a. week ago. Mrs. John Forester has been on the sick list for the past week. Mr. M. McDonald, (political) of Price- ville, Sunduved at the Corners recently. Km p an eye on him boys. Mia's Addie Currie is enlivening the old home at present. The many friends, of Mia Kati! Mc- Kinnon will be glad to see her back tV mongst. us agnin. Mr, Heugun of Walkerton was the guest of Robert Currie last Sunday. J amen Redford and Jack Ellis are gone to the old settlement to secure a job for next summer. M in Sarah McDonald was the guest of Miss Maggie East?!- on Sunday. Mr. Tom O’Neill returned to his home in Manitoba Inst week. Miss Jeasie McDongal of Dornoch was engaged sewing at Dan McDougall's last week. FAIRWELL CORNERS. CRAWFORD 9.0 DIED. --u¢ . Vkatheriqgspn en'- ONTARIO "KRCH TORONTO If you want Bargains, come this month to. Fruits & Confections of all kinds. The old Stock bought from Mr. T. Moffat will be rushed off' at low prices to make room for New Goods arrived and arriving. to send by post ( repaid) to Lydia Thompson of the 'Fownship of Ben. tinek' (Durham Post Oftiee,) the exec- trix of the last Will and Testament, at the said deceased, or to G. Lefroy McCaul of the Town of Durham, Sol. icitor for the said exceau'ix, their christian and surname. addresses, and descriptions, the full pasticulars of their claims, a statement of their accounts or claims, and the nature of securities (if any) held by them. And that on and after the said last men- ioned date, the said executrix will pro- ceed to distribute the assests of the said deceased among the parties en- titled thereto regard being had only to the claims of which notice shall have been given as above required, and the said execuzrix shall not be responsible for the said assets or any part thereof to any person or persons of whose claim or claims notice shall not have been received as aforesaid, at the time of such distribution. LYDIA THOMPSON. Exocntrix, Durham. Ont. G. LEFROY MCCAUL Durham Ont. Solicitor for the sn id lizaecutrix. Dated at Durham. this 15th day of February, A. D. 1897. McLachlan OPENING I I I With New Groceries, New Canned Goods, New Crockery, and Glassware. Notice is hereby given that all Creditors and others, having claims against the said George Dowling, who diea on or about the 29th day of Dee. embor.1896, including those having any general orspeeifie lien oNneam branee upon his estate, or any part, or share thereof, op. interest therein, are‘ on or before the 20TH DAY OF lliAlllll 1897, In the Estate of George Dowling late of the Township of Bentinck, in the County of Grey, Farmer, deceased. Pursuant to chapter 110 of the Revised Statutes of Ontario, and Amending Acts '. a. similar office. with the Woodhuui ( Cemetery Trustees, and up to his recent .‘illneas filled the position as few men would have filled it. He was s in- j pathetic to ttll-and it is at such a piles that genuine spmpathy is felt and appreciated by those whose troubles weigh heavily, Mr. Clarke was alt that could he desired in such an once, and he will be much missed by all whose loved ones sleep their last sleep in the city of the dead. He was punctual. attentiye to detail, and ever ready to aid those who called upon him for ad- vice or assmtance. His accounts and methods of doing business were models of newness and accuracy. and Messrs. w. J. Reid and J. S. Pearce. the church Wa:dens. feel that they have lost by hisdenth, an experienced, dutiful and faithful officer in whom they ieposed the greatest confidence, and it iievei was misplaced. Mr. Clarke was usin- cei'e Christian gentleman. a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, South London, and beloved by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He came to this part of the country from Kin-I cardine, where he was equally highly _ respected for his many fine qualities of head and heart. He leaves a. soriowin Wife and three young sons, who will have the sympathy of all in their great bereavement. The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon." Notice to Creditors THE LATE DUNCAN Cr.Amr.--The de- cease of this gentleman, a. cousin to John D. and Neil Clark, Aberdeen. and well known in Priceville, Durham and Walkerton, took place on Friday. wth t'('t',l',',1r",'T, in London, Ont. He was born in 'anghan. and removed to Ben- tinck with his mother oversO years ago. He was the youngest in a family of four sons and one daughter. His mother and sister, Mrs. D. Clark, Hilly Grove, Man., and two brothers survive him. The esteem in which he was held in London is shown by the following extracts from the 66 Free Press :" "The end came peacefully, and w good man was gathered to his fathers. Mr. Clarke come to this neighborhood about 12 years ago, and tor a time occupied the positi m of Superintendent of Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In 1888 heacce ted a similar office with the \Voodrund meeting was brought to a close by singing " God be with you till we meet again’ and prayer by Rev. Mr, Little All went home eeling thataprof1tabia evening had been went. Mary.E. Turnhull. Cassie Mckéchnie. Conveners of Social Committee. L'ti A. McLA CHLANS, (MoJrat's Old Sta ,nern. mr. good about an occupied l of Mount te acce ted \Vnodrund >his recent f few men Men’s Cotnmoctremre Boots, rivited soles. Marsh‘s make either pointed or square toe worth $2.50 for $2.00. Men's BuffBalg rivited sole, one piece front and back $1.25. Men's. Women‘s and Clnldren‘s Rubbers just to hand in all sizes and prices. DON "r FORGET OUR GROCERY LIST BOOTS & SHOES Lathes' Ladics' Ladios' Ladies’ Lndiea’ $1 Ladies' Luhes' for DRESS GOODS IO p'eces Fancy stripe Dress Gocdl, woxth 40c at Me. Fine French Twill Serge all wool, in black and colors, 450. Fancy Wrafper cloths fast ochre. 32 inches wide, 15c. Fine black Henrietta, all wool, Silk finish, worth 75 for 550. Fine black and navy imported Scrgvs. MI inches wide would) $1.00 for 75:. Fancy Figured Dress Goods, black only, wall: $1.00 for 75 and 85e. Fancy Novelties in silk and wool mixtures. the newest in the trade, in duess lengths only worth $1.26 for 90e. Fancy Tweed "feet, in light and dark coloriugs, nice assortment. and very stylish Me. They are here in great variety. Everybody knows by this time that if you want an assortment you have to come here for it. Hard Time: don't scare at worth a canal/1e people hare got to have the goods, and its only a question of where to buy them, and what to pay for them. We are not afraid of the quality of our stuff ----We are not afraid to quote our prietstr-----we will back them against the honest competitor either hero or elsewhere. Some of you have been in the habit of sending to the city for your goods. Try us once, all we ask is an impartial examination of what is in your own town, and to your good judgment we leave the rest. If we have'nt got what you want, remember we will procure it for you, on short notice. For ourselves we preach Quality, rather than price, and our most discerning customers find that its Quality that PMS in the long ran. We have one motto, CASH ( or its equivalent,) ttttd ONE PRICE to ONE and ALL. A march is considered the 1st month of Spring. and although it doeint look much like it, still itstime to talk Spring GOODS. CASH Tip Oxfords all sizes. new goods 00e pr. Fancy 2 Button Oxfords, $1.85. Chocolate Tun Oxfords turn sole newest coloring .75. . Russet. Tan, nice finish, $1.35 Fine Boot. batten or laced worth $1.50 for $1.35. Fine Oxford. turn sole, really worth $2.00 for $1.65 gigs Iirl Buztoned Bcot, turn sole, worth $3.00 filjllfl'llll6 NEW IN mama & MQEMWE. CALDER’S BLOCK Good Mixed Pickles lOc bottle 3 1b. Boxes Cream Sodas 25c. 4 doz. Best Clothes Pins 50. 5 lb. Bar Primrose Soap Me, Scrubbing Brushes, at 5, 10, 15c. Good Whitewash Brushes 20c. 6 Cans Sardines for 250. 5 Cans Good Corn for 250. 1 1b. Tin, Good Baking Powder for 150. 4 Packages Corn Starch for 2litt. 5 lb. Figs for 25c. Dress (hoismr----- "s-Fe,--.----- avgt'im Still too many overeottta, still too mnny blunkets, but the rilesare decreasing. lfyou want anything in this ine we can save you good money on them. Our Overeoats are made by W. R. Johnston & Co and the name alone is a sure guarantee of the best goods and the best trimmings. 1htrhtrpoome of our friends are thinking of trying the West this Spring it so this ofret'oughtioeatieh you about right when yon can get our Heavy twi01annelette worth 8 Centffor 6.'tent l ard. 36'inch fancy Englishylannelette, worth 13c. for lie. Fancy Oxford Shirtings, fine assortment of patterns 10e. 72 inch Unbleached Twilled Sheeting, worth 20e. for 15e. 72 inerBleaehed Sheeting, Twilled, worth 30e. for tme. 72 inch Flunnelette Sheeting, white, worth 40c. tor 30e. 44 inch Circular Pillow Cotton, fine and heavy 18c. yard. Heavy Crash Towelling, worth k tor Jo. Pine Linen Towels, fIaekabaek. extra value, 25c. pair. Good Heavy Table Linen, unbleached, 20ts. you]. Fancy Batter Towels 20x12 worth 4c. pair. Heavy Factory Cotton well worth Te. for k yard. Factory Cotton Remnants in from 2 to 5 yds. Extra value. SN APS IN WINTER GOODS. STAPLES .. " " $10.00 tor .' " " $8.0) for All wool blankets, price g4 50 take them for Best Frieze Ulstys that were 8‘20) for " Cl " u :ir,',tt',?ci' 1 " " ONE PRICE. it tl $3.11) 82. 25 an u " m N) on»; t --0p potu" -- Will be in Prim-v - in each month herein! Hotel. Inna. or EARN] Iain. 0m. Putin wuilpd ul sble diam: gal-bin. Januau'y W. are Tpt.',cl 1 “who and urmsh at livi OFFICE Filth" the Durham Block. Reoudence Post once. Dul'h: Elliott BARRtSTERS s - b,cay to lot" interest We hog to mum than we have HI FIEL Seed lOWER TO IVA PLANIMI AN WAT tS, SHINGLES UN Dromore. 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