Dominion Day Frolicks.

July the 1st was an outing day for the Dudes of Markdale as well as the pic-nicers of the vicinity; some struck for Flesherton, others wended their way to Priceville, and still others took passage in a butcher cart for "[Bells] Lake," where a pic-nic was being held by Meaford Road Sunday School. The "Fairy Queen" steamer owned by Moffat Bros. was kept busy up to a late hour playing from one port to another with lively loads of pleasure seekers who returned to their [homes] late in the day both satisfied and [wearied] of their sport; but hold on Mr. Editor. I was nearly forgetting the "Dandy Dudes" who put in an appearance about 3 o'clock in a butchers cart drawn by a "stubbron fact," but the [???] pertaining to the animal which was freely commented on by those present as being a mule are not correct or else I'm not judge of horse flesh--If you don't believe me ask Jim Henry or [?] Hill--excuse me gentlemen, I didn't mean to mention any names. The Young Druggist agoin to get off "Scott free" either; perhaps he [?] no use to harness a hoss, but he's a [?] dandy to drive, and if you don;t believe it I will take much pleasure in referring you to Silas. I was in town on Monday and observed that they were looking [all] O.K. and doubtless enjoyed themselves immenseley. Rusticus.