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hoped that they will be wiped out of exâ€" istence this summer and that the earth be permitted to yield her fruit as in days, of yore. Our four blackemiths are generally ringâ€" ing at the anyil and stmking while it is hot. They are all Arst class tradesmen, but Michael says he can beat them all in shoeing a borse, whi‘e Donald, Johbn and Jim can do their work to perfection just as woll etc. Monday of last week was the coldest felt for a number of years on the 19th of April. Surely the heavy frost of thet and following day will give the Dornoch graseâ€" hoppers a good scorching and it is to be We are pleased to notice that the Durâ€" ham creamery hbas fallen into such an able fir as McKechnie Bros.. consequently the patrons of that firm may look torward with the aesurance of receivimng justice in return for their eream from the new proâ€" prietor of the Durhkam Creamery, Good Friday brovught a number of teaâ€" chers to their respective homes and the week of vacstion is now passed away quietly and sour Monday morning bas arâ€" rived again when all must resnme the‘r duties in a sleepy mood bardly reâ€" alizing that the woek of vacation is ever. A good deal ot seeding has been done during the Iast week by thoke who were more hbighlv favored as to advantage. Lots there are who did not commence yet. The ground keeps rather wet in rome places and it takes longer in gerting it in orJder for work. We seo theo exâ€"mayor. of Duorham, has taken a firm stand in the aboltion of toâ€" baceo, believiny it to bo contrary to conâ€" science to sell it. It would be well if more of onur merehants would follow the exam* ple of the exâ€"mavor. We do not mean to say that itisa big sin to sellit, but we mean to say that it 1« a big bill to buy it. Every young man using it spends no less than sixty cents a mon‘h in the purchase of tobscco. Shonld he apply this amonnt in a beneficiary Society, as for instance in the A. 0. U. W. a young man of from 18 to 25 years nays just 60 ceuts a month dAnes on a beneficiary of $1000 or $7.20 per anunm. Mr. Robt. McGowan is cleaning out his logs at the saw mill. He also has a large supply of flour on hand which bhe sells at tFight prices. Mr. MeLelian, a Congregationalist, preached in the Presbyterian chuarch last Bunday imstead of Mr. Matheson as was expected, Mr, Matheson will preach probably on the second Sabuath of May both in English and Gaelic,. On account of the rain the congregations were not very large. A heavy tlunder storm passed along this rection of conntry on Saturday night of last week accompanied by rain, We are again reminded of the that was given nnto us by the Being that seed time etc. sho We are busy now cach one m best endeavor to fulfil that proi unto ns by doing our part t th A correspondent for the Dundalk Herald stated last week that Mr. C. Mcâ€" Ardle intended starting a pump housetin our little town. We have inquired into this matter and gannot find any truth in the repoit. Mr. Reiley bad a curiosity on exhibition in the shape of a douvle egg with a conâ€" necting link between the two, but unforâ€" tunascly the link broke and Mr. Reiley‘s exhibition became defunct and the anuieâ€" ipated fortune vanished out sight. Farmer D, MceArtbur on the hill east of town says he has four teams at work putâ€" ting in the crop, Misa Flora McMillan spent her holidays at ber father‘s, Mr. Don. MeMillan Dep. Reeve of Artemesia. _ Miss McMillan is attending the Collegiate Institute at Owen Bound, Our merchants haye replenished their stock of goods for spring and sumrmer wear and will be always found well supâ€" plied in evevy department. Elder McGregor, of the Latter Day Saints‘ church is here holding meetings in their church. Mr. A. H. Burnet bad a trip to Durâ€" ham. Sonmse of his friends were sick. Some mischevious boys broke into the caretaker‘s shed at the Presbyterian church and removed some of the things there. They also went and chopped inâ€" to a stick of square timber lying on the road belonging to M. K. Beaton, lumber man, of Glenelg, and destroyed it, Bad boys here. We are pleased to hear that Mr; John A. Coukey, of Chicago, but formerly of this plaee, has been promoted and is receivâ€" ing lnigher remuneration for lms services. We would like to hear from him through the columns of the REvizw as he was a favrorite around town locality, We are pleased to find that John Mathâ€" er is able to be around again after having such a severe sttack of erysipelas in the face and head. _ . _ G, Ri‘en nnto us by the Supreme Being that seed time etc. shou‘d come, We are husvy now cach one making his best endeavror to fulfil that promise given unto ns by doing our part of the work in sowing the seed in due season. All the animal crestion seems to enjoy themselyes Birds are singing sweet notes of praise as it. were to the Great Aunthor who relieved them from the icy fetters of winter. Mr. D. K. McArthur has been on the sick list, but is getting better. Chas. McDonald is engaged as foreâ€" man for the McArthur ranch. Mr, Roger McEachern, of the South Live, Glenelg, bhad the misfortune to lese one of his fine horses recently, a fine year ling mare which probably would bring bhim $75.00 in the market. We hear that Mrs, John Simpson is counfined to bed. PRICEVILLE. HOPEVILLE. *4 <in o aâ€"â€" ’orresponalenco. of the promise K: Mrs. Mary Mcelntyre is very ill at presâ€" ent with inflammation of the lungs, but under the careful attendance of Dr. Hutâ€" ton we expect ,to see her around again Mr. Joe Campbell sold a horse last week to J. Gardiner for a fair figure. What we hear und see : That Mr, Haw is going to start a cream ery and Daye is to put up aâ€"sign for doctoring next soummer. There is no sowing done around here yet, but the ploughing is pretty well on. â€" One old farmer feeling that he was not as well as he used to be and so much to be done went out to Dr. Jamieson who prescribed for him and advised him to not do much work this spring. Next morning he was at the ploughing as beâ€" fore. Mr., David Runciman has let the conâ€" tract of the stone work and brick work to Mr. Dan McDonald. Dan is a first class workman and his work proves it. The beginning of last week was a busy one especially among the young fellows, They had a good time making and eatâ€" ing taffy. One of the Brownsville boys went back to their sugar bush one morning lately and found the gathered sap all used up by the fun loving neighâ€" bor boys. He wandered around for something to let out his bad temper on and he came across Mr. N. Wilson‘s woodâ€"pile and his axe, taking the axe he destroyed the handle, finding he could not break it, he found a stone on which he knocked the whole face off it, Such a contemptable act goes far to show the nature of the individual who did it. The boys did no harm whatever, and no one likes a good feed of taffy better than himself. Spring has begun in full ‘blast in this neighborhood, but last week theploughing was stopped by a very heavy frost which we hupe will paralyse the grasshoppers for the rest of the season. "Mr.J; Philips bas rented the Lamont farm anod is busily engaged turning ove? the sod with the assistarice of W. Frooke, Miss Elien McCormick has returned home trom R. Parsloe‘s where she has spent the fall and winter mouths. Misses Sarah and Katie Ferguson bayse rotutned home from the Qi@een City lookâ€" ing hale and hearty. Mrs, J. Ferguson is recoyering after having a ‘severe attack "of inflammation and la grippe. We are sorry that Mr. Moody is not feeling well. A happy event occured at the resiâ€" dence of Mr. John Ferguson on the 13th 1nst, his sister Isabella was united in marriage to Malcom McGillivary of the 14th con, Egremont. Miss Mary A, McDonald, of Top Cliff, is attending the household duties at D. Mclotyre‘s during his mother‘s illnose. _ That Dave bas lots of fried eggs since the late smash up hbe bad with a basket tull last week. Mr. D. McKinnon, of Farewell, Prince of cattleâ€"buyers was around on Monâ€" day last, he bought Mr. Noble Wilson‘s fat cattle, at a good price. Last week Norman MeDougall received the sad intelligence that his brother John had died very suddenly of heart disense near Munising, Michigan. â€" Diseased left this part about nine years ago an. has been in Michigan during that time, He was a kind bhearted, indostrious man and would always help a person in need. He was buried at Munising, Mich. His brothers abd sisters and agod father have the sincere sympathy of the community in their sudden and sad bereavement. Mr, Neil Clark took a business trip to the gravel, Glenelg, last week, % That Bill don‘t plough much because his girl is near bhand. Mr, Vint Hill is improving his workâ€" shop, by letting more light in, as his eye sight is getting dim. Dan Ferguson is engaged with Alex. McQueen, for the seeding. Next time you borrow a roadcart, drive level, Jack. E. McDonald, of Hoyeville, is hired with J, Camphbell, Mr, Duncan Livingstone left these parts intending to go west, but was forâ€" tunate in securing a job in Durham. Mr. Kitchenmaster had the misforâ€" tune of losing one cf his horses last week, Another of the old pioneers was calâ€" led away by death last week, in the perâ€" son of Samuel Orr. Mr. Orr was a Jonn Livingstone of the Crawford Sundag School was awarded a handâ€" some Bible last Sabbath by the Rey. J. Anderson for repeating the Enistles of Galatians andrPKli'i'fi;l’;l;;‘ . " peatam The farmers are now being convinced that the new method of sowing the seed will make a wore abundant haryest. Did J. get his rubbers yet, if not, he would have wet fset. much respected old leaves many friend mourn his departure, i losing one cf his horses last ; _ Pete the riv her of the old pioneers was calâ€" | fence : av by death last week, in the perâ€" | fences Samuel Orr. Mr. Orr was a | peace. respected old fintlomun and | _ jop, many friends behind him to | ,. "~~ Intended for last week. BOOTHVILLE. CRAWFORD. the Epistles of and uecordinr(l{ are InvesUIDp . LMC!!" money in seed drills. We hear that one day last week, no less than three were brought on the 8th con. by three of the most poted farmers, viz: Dougald Mcâ€" Donald. Archie McDonald and Sandy McDonald, also Haryey Boyce of the 10th con. purchased one. The warm weather accompanied hK the genial showers has made tge ;nrt resent a n appearance which we :re all glmg to see. Mr. l:iugh McKinnon left on Mon{ay for Owen Sound. Mr, Jos, Eecles‘ little girl swallowed a button Jast week which lodged in her throat. . So far Dr, Sneath bas not sucâ€" ceeded in removing it,. I cannot unfold a grassâ€"hopper tale to my readers. Mr, Millar, of Holstein, preached last Sunday declering the pulpit vacant. The first of the probrtioners will be M+. Tho«. McCall, of Avonmore, who will occupy the pulpit for the next two Sundays. Mr, Plammer Stern has had a twip to the county town a week ago, not as a prisoner but as one of Her Majesty‘s jury men. T. H. Farr spent his Easter holidays at the old home. Miss Sadie Ector has returned to Walkerton High School. C Very little seeding has been done yet owing to the wet weather, but the plowing has not been hindered and when the ground dries up there will be nothing to do but put in the seed. Rey. Mr. Jansen held a prayer meetâ€" ing in the Grange Hall Thursday evenâ€" ing which was well attended considerâ€" ing the inclement weather. On this occesion the rey, gentleman gave one of the best addresses we have ever heard. We beard others express the same sentiment. 8 John 1: 2%, and from these words he preached an able and practical diâ€"course, To be prosperops and in healih certain duties were required, and those touched on were :â€"(1) Our duty to one another (2) our duty to our Pastor, (3) our duty to aur God. Under these heads be gaye some good advice and pointed out dangers that sbould be avoidedl. _ He leaves the conâ€" gregation with the best wishes of all for his future prosperity, is work here daring the last few years has been proâ€" ductive of much good. He held an auction sale of his effects on the 21st inst., and lett for his new field on the 2Znd iust. where he will enter on his new dutics on the 1st Sunday in May. Mr, Wm. Hay and his for Manitoba on the 20th them every success. One of our first settlers passed awny Saturday last in the person of Mr. Wi, Hargrayo. He bud reached the ripe age of 88. An addition of between 60 and 70 yolâ€" umes has been made to the Edge Hill Public Library, Mr. Geo. A. Kennedy of Collingwood who has been sojourning in our midst forsome time, returned home to preâ€" pare for the opening of navigation. Everybody busy with spring work,. the ground being in good conuition for ploughâ€" ing and there will be considerable sowing done this week. Wedding bells havo been rirging liyely the past week around here, On Tusesday, April 18th, at the Manse by Rev. D. Meâ€" Viear, Mr. M. MzsGillivray, of Egremont, to Miss B. Ferguson, of Proton, and on Wednesday the 14th inst. at the home of the bride‘s mother by the same clergyâ€" man, Mr. Wm. Neison to Miss Agnes Adams, of this place. We join with their many friends in wishing them a prosperous and happy journey through life. Mr. Alfred Inkster, formerly of this place, now of Feversham, was yisiting friends in this locality on Sundâ€"y and atâ€" tended service in Amos Chu:ch. Mrs. John S. Garson, Osprey, was also present to hkear the farewell discourse of Rey,. D. MoVicar. On Sunday, April 18th, thero was a very large cougregation present at Amos Church to hear the farewe!l! sermon of Rev D. McVicar, who has accepted a call to Vietoria Church, Montreal. His text was " Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health The leaders at the next meeting of the C. E. 8. will be Miss Mary ‘laylor and Geo. Lothian. Mr. George Cuslhnie spent his holidays with his mother at Flesherton Station He was able to render valuable asaistance as Mr. Tucker bad a serious illness. Mr. Jno. Scott has purchased a secd dnll from Chas. McKinnon, of Durbam. In la«t Saturday‘s Globe there appear; ed a fine photo of the 5th year dairy class of the O, A. C _ Amovg them we notice our townosman Mr. J, A. Wilson, who pas: sed with honors ranking high,. â€" HMe has been engaged for the summer with Mc; Kechnie Bros., Durbam, for their cream: ery. Winter bas left us and the fine courteons springy opens« again with the croaking of frogs, the singing of birds and the team: sters‘ whoa, haw, gee. We are all hoping for a prospervus year and the death of the grassLoppers. Peter Neil is working hard clearing up the river flat, an.d has also puta good fence at fthe back of his farm. _ Good fences help to make neighbors liye in Mr. Don. Gralham is working well on to 150 acres this year, John Stewart is getting quite a horse farrier. Mra, Jessie Sharp, of Markdale, made a fAying trip to the town of Durham last Anvy body that allows his dog to ramble arouud the country »hould be fined ten Collars or the dog killed. Mrs. R, Ector is visiting at Greenock. The flood gate is yvery useful in its own accordingly are investing their EDGE HILL ECHOES, GLENELG CENTRE. DRUOMORE. a son James left inst. _ We wish It will be scen from the figures just quoted that the consumption of strong drink in Canada is small as compared with that of other countries. It is yery encouraging to note that this small quantity is steadily decreasing. The decrease is doubtless owing to the steady growth of teimnperance sentiâ€" ment, and the extended application of the prohibition principle. In every part of the Dominion, large areas are now tree from the licensed liquor trafiic. _ Nova Scotia has only two counties in which liquor may be leâ€" gally sold. Prince Edward Island is entirely under the Scott Act. The greater part of New Brunswick is in the same position. Quebec has many municipalities under local option proâ€" hibitory laws. In Ontario the number of licenses is only about eneâ€" half of what it was fifteen years ago. Threeâ€" fourths of Manitoba and the greater part of the Northâ€" west Territories are under prohibition. Cheap, :ond on easy terms, 4 n from Durham. Apply to JOUN FIRTIH, Durhun, Hood‘s Pills are the best afterâ€"Ginner pill ; assist digestion, cure headache. 25 ceiits, They make it clear that legislative restriction and the diminution of the amount of liquor consumed go hand in hand, either having the relation of cause and effect, or being the result of a common cause. â€"Camp Fire. A Potxt to RexEMBER.â€"If you wish to purify your blood you should take a medicine which cures blood discease, The record of cures by Hood‘s Satsapâ€" arilla proves that this is the best mediâ€" cine for the blood ever produced, Hood‘s Sarsaparilla cures the most stubâ€" born cases aud it is the medicine for you to take if your blood is impure. The yearly consumption of liquor yaries largely with the extent of terriâ€" tory under the operation of prohibition. This fact is strikingly shown by the fullowing table compiled from the Royal Commission Report, showing the average yearly consumption of intoxiâ€" cating liquor in the different Provinces per 1,000 of the population. British Columbia. ... .1.202 gals. Quebec.....:..:‘..l.... Gf@g. * Mavuitoba............. CI * Ontario.«......« +s > 00€ . * New Brunswick...... 362 " Noya Scotia.......... B5 * Prince Edward Island 153 _ * These statistics are remarkably enâ€" couraging to the advocates of total abâ€" stinence and total prohibition. When you take Hood‘s Pills. The big, oldâ€"fashâ€" loned, sugarâ€"coated pills, which tear you all to pleces, are not in it with Hood‘s. Easy to take Hoods and easy to operate, is true of Hood‘s Pills, which are a up to date in every respect. I s Bafe, certain and sure. All Aruggists. 2¢. C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass. The only Pills to take with Hood‘s Sarsaparilla. TORONTO No Gripe® FAZRM FOXR SALG FIFTY ACRE PROGRESS. . 02â€" ** â€", O * < > ; O0% . . ** +« N . ** d 1&92 64 4 miles Th undersigned offers for sale or rent that desirable park lot, in the village of â€" Priceville, formerly owned by the late James Cameron,. Lot conâ€" tains 13 acres all under cultivation,. On the lot is a good house, and barn, alzo a good bearing Orchard For terms of sale or rent apply to JOHN MceINXNIS, SsPRING GOODS! 'pL UVTJS Don‘t forget our Celebrated Percival Plow. Ask your # neighbor about it who has one, and he will tell you it is the best. Come and see it for yourself. omAat We have a number left, and would like to clean them ht TO JE S out at cost price. If you want a bargain here is your chanee. All kinds of Harrows. Churns, &c.. kept in Stock. 7 Promp{ly attended to â€" Large amount of maney Flre Insura’nce to loan at 5 per cent 10 6 per cent interest, â€" â€" _ Marriage Licenses issued. â€"â€" Durham Lower Town Implement Warerooms. There are going Jast, come and get your choice. D‘Y} ILLS * Every Farmer should have a Massey Harris Drill this «he4 .] Spring. It is the best Drill in the Market. i have hoavy Stocks of all kinds of : pring Coodg, consisting of A carâ€"load of Massey Harris Drills. A cavâ€"load of the Adam‘s Waygons. A carâ€"load of Buggies and Carts. PARK LOT For Sale or to Roent. or did you want a new one ? If *you {do bear us in mind. We have a good stock to select from and plenty of room to show them. T fow more Stands & Gakhing Powder left._ _ After that no more to be got, but we have lots of GRANITE TEA POTS and Baking Powder still on hand. J 1 En LeLlGk". We have just received some Lace Curtains 34 yds long, 60 inches wide, Cnly $1. They are well worth $1.25 or more. C. L. CRANT Will the old carpet hang together for another season $ . L. CGRANT, CURTAINS !! Priceville. LOWER TOWN Or to C. Raragoe, Re:vizw Office, Durham. The undersigned offers to rent that line brick store adjoming the Central Hotel, DPurham. Two doors from the bank, ‘The best stand in l'prer Town, Rent reasonable, â€" Apply 10 the proprieâ€" tor, Robe Tanning! STCRE TO RENT. Gro. Rxax, Rob Roy Houel, "Lar thaink past conyvi will : W ARX Alil kir Organ Call a New New lloew EVE T Bbrace ‘ines 0 Big Li q: oU