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Waterloo County Chronicle, 20 Apr 1893, p. 3

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Perhaps his first transactions were not equal to what his sire could have done, but the wise old man was satis- fied with the improvement he saw, and with his son's sudden and complete change of sentiment toward agricul- culture, a science whose horizon is wide enough for the greatest intellect. This was three years ago. Recently the "boy" drove into my yard. He was out looking for a yoke of cattle. I rode with him a part of one day and his keen insight into men's characters and knowledge of stock and prices prored him anything but a "spring-chicken." As an old friend of the family he open- ed his heart to me, and showed me there enthusiastic loyalty to farming. On our return I tried to tempt him with free tickets to an entertainment in the ' near-by city, With a _ laugh and hearty hand grasp he declined, saying, "This is wholly a business trip. Father will expect me to beat him and I :must do it. There is always a pleasant strife between us as to which shall buy or sell most wisely. \Vait till I come again." Best of all, strict honor is followed in every dealing. The son is now soli'director [of the estalr lishment that carries 50 cows besides other stock. He earns 40 per cent. of the profits and pays for: all the grain bought. The father is senior partner and business counsellor. No medicine that has been tried is so good for keep- ing the boy on the farm. And what father knowing the right course of action, will be so foolish as to refuse to pursue it I. Let the boy have his own way in some things, even if you your- self have been through it and proved its worthlessness. Experience is con- vincing and is a good thing for all of us. The more we have the less we need, and the better off we become. He was a book agent, and apparent- ly a thrifty orie, for his clothes were good and he had the bearing, of a man who knew his business and did :it sue- cessfully. He knocked at the door of a house on Second avenue, and upon being admitted sent [up his card. The lady of the house, of course, clidn't know who hpr visitor was, and came down to see, says the Detroit Free Press. As soon as she stepped into the room where he sat expectant, she spot- ted him for What he was and made up her mind. "Ah, Mr. Blank,” she' said, so cor- dially that he lost his balance, "How do you do 'l I am real glad you came in. You know it was very kind of you. So many men have a may of trying to escape, and it is such 'a rare thing for one to be brave enough" to come right up that really I am charmed." "You know, of course you must know, that the ladies on the street are doing all they can to raise money enough to buy an organ for our church and we only need $100M) complete the whole amount necessary. Of course we expected you would give us 810, but as you have been bold enough to beard the lion in his den"-and she laughed mertij--"why, you know, I am going to lit you offun nuly $7) It's such a small amount that 1% sure you By this time the agent was clear off his feet and tryed to say something, but she went right on. A Book Agent, Who Paid $5 tor Valuable Experience For the fatherrihis was no easy departure from old habits. He had started as a young man with nothing and had become accustomed to keep his own counsel. In industry, integri- ty and an unusual amount of prudence and foresight he has become "well-fixed' and prosperous. A selfanade man, it is not strange that his mistake should have been made along the same line as his pecuniary advancement. But with a strong will and a right-about face, he surprised his son one morning with a roll of greenhacks and the order to hitch up and drive till he found a horse of which the farm was in need. Too delighted with the trust to falter, and too proud of the chance for proving his ability to own that he knew nothing of prices, he anchored the roll of bills safely, determined that if he parted with any of it he should get his mon- ey's worth. He drove and looked a long, time before investing, and re- turned with a fund of experience as well as another horse. One of best farmers I have ever' known, a neighbor who has passed lifels meridian has an only son. I call him "neighbor" because I know so well his methods of farming, although he is 50 miles across the fields from where 1 sit. To his father's disgust the son failed to see the charm of farm life, and thought he preferred to be a telegraph operator. However warm his heart, may be, the father’s head -s cool enough, and, in stead of making a scene, :he began to do some Lhmking, letting aha young man begin the rudiments of the Morse system of sending messages meanwhile.. He quickly came to the conclusion that he had made a costly error with his son and decided on an entirely different course. It was to make his son crmfi, dant, and to push him into the prac- tical application of business principles at every possible opportunity. A correspondent of the Farm Jour- nal writes as follows on this subject _ The Way a ‘Vlse Man Took to Keep "" Son. THE FARM FOR THE BOYS AT ms OWN GAME "Man Donald, Scotland kens weel eneuch that nae son needs to be tell't to dae his duty. That's just a hint to the Englishers. If I owned the town I woula give the boys a good, spacious playground. It should have plenty of green grass and trees and fountains and broad space to run and jump and play suit- able games. I would make it as plea- sant, as lovely as it could be, and I would give it to the boys to play in, and when the play was ended I would tell them to go home. Spotlie‘s Pride. Nothing galls the natural pride of a true blue Scot more than to have Scotland overlooked. A striking in- stance of this feeling occurred at the battle of Trafalgar. Two Scotchmen, messmates and bosom cronies, happen. ed to be stationed near each other when the celebrated signal was given from Admiral Nelson's ship-ig, land expects every man todo his duty." "Not-a word about poor Scotlana,” doltfylly remarked Donald. _ Neglecting to take proper care of ourselves, and not applying early for medicinal advice when disease first appears, but by taking quack medicines to a degree of making a drug shop of the body. r His friend cocked his eye, turning to his companion said '. Tempting the appetite with hitters and niceties when the stomach says no, and by forcing food into it when nature does not demand, and even rejects it , f,rormandizing, between meals. v Being irregular in all habits of sleep- ing and eating; too much, too many kinds of food, and that which is too highly seasoned. Boys, dou't hang round the cornerk of the streets. If you have anything to do, do it promptly, right off, then go home. Home is the place for boys. About the street corners and at the stables they learn to talk slang, and they learn to swear, smoke tobacco and do many other thing,s, they ought not to do. Do your business and then go home. _ If your business is play, play and make a busirfess of it. I like to see boys play good, earnest, healthy games. Containing to keep up a worry about something or giying away to, fits of aggey. Allowing the power of gain to alr sorb our mind? so as to leave no time to attend toraur health; following an unhealthy occupation because money can be made by it. Merriem ' v, haste and getting an uneongiinitir,,mpanion and living the remainder of life in mental dissatisfac- tion ; cultivating jealousies and domes, tic broils and always being in a mental ferment. Keeping children quiet by giving paregorie and other cordials ; by teaching them to suck candies, and by supplying them with raisins, nuts and rich cakes. When they are sick by giving them mercury, tartar, emetic and arsenic, under the mistaken notion that they are medicines, and not irri- tant poisons. Sleeping in feather beds in seven by nine bedrooms without ventilation at the top of the window , and especially with two or more persons in the same small bedroom. Surfeiting, on hot and very stimulat- ing dinners , eating in a hurry without half masticating the food, and eating heartily before going to bed, when the mind and body are exhausted by the toils of the day and thc excitement of the evening. Leading a life of unfeeling, stupid laziness and keeping the mind in an unnatural state of excitement by read- ing, trashy novels. Going to the theatves, parties and balls, in all sorts of weather, in thin dresses; dancing untilin a complete perspiration, and then going home without suflicient overgavments through the cool, damp, night air. Beginnifig in childhood on strong tea and coffee and going from one step to another, through chewing and smok- ing tobacco and drinsing, intoxicating liquorsyc and mental and-physical ex- cesses tr,, '-kxetr,,hinds. . By this time he had in some manner fished out the only $5 bill he had, and handed it over. "I'rn sure---," he began. "Oh, dorft mention ie,', she went on; "you are too kind, and now I won't de- tain you a moment longer from busi- ness, for I know how busy you are in the daytime." F He began to say something again. "No, no," she interrup‘ed, “I won't listen tun. word. You must gt) now, and some other time yohmay come in and tell me how glad you are to help us," and she fairly hustled him out of the from: door and shut it after him. The she laughed. "Well," she said, “I guess he won't come back again,” and he, from the other side of the door, didn't ask her to guess again. Weaving thin shoes and stockings on damp nights and in cool, rainy weather ; wearing insufficient clothing, especially upon the limbs and extremi- ties. will not hesitate to give it to us, though, of course, if you wish to make it $10 we will not refuse it." Twelve “any. of lujurlmz The msn1th, Go Home "oys. continual nothing ; A People who say little and do a great deal. We All Have Seen Them. People who are proud of their hu. mility. Pebple who talk all the time and nerer say much. _ _ Peoplé who never say much and yet spek volumes. -- _ People who look like giants and behave like grasshoppers. - Peach Bloom contains nothing that can injure the skin. It is clear as water, and leaves no trace of the application one min. ute after the application. Peach Bloom differs from any known preparation, in that it cleanses the pores of the skin from injurious accumulations, im- parts health to the inner as well as to the outer cuticle, dissolving and removing Pimples, Blackheads, Liver Spots and Blem. ishes, and gradually brings about thattrans, parent state of the skin that makes a. per- fect complexion. Peach Bloom is in demand ahead of all cheap preparations, because it has merit, and because it produces the results we claim for it. Sold by Druggists, price $1.00, or sent on SOLD BY S. SNYDER, Druggist, Waterloo Peoplvgwho have an idea they are religious mainly becyyse, they feler bad. Feeple who wouldn't kill a chicken with a hatchet, but who try their best to kill their neighbors with their tongues. "reeeipt"Gf p/ici, by addresSing. WESTONCHEMICAL CO., 186 Adelaide St., West, Toronto. Great people with great names have their little names as well, hut they have not paraded them. It is delightful to us to know that Mrs. Carlyle was Goody to her crustily affectionate hmr band ; that the reserved and dignified George Eliot was Polly to her nearest and dearest , that Mrs. Browning never' diScarded tho odd nickname of Ba given by her brother before he was old enough to pronounce Elizabeth. But who can imagine these woissn of taste and genius as introduciug themselves to to the public under their pet names! It is a sign of improved taste and improved manners that with us the reign of the "ie" and "y" is passing, and the reign of the full name is com- ing in. For the sake of the general improvement it is possible to pardon even the overuse of the British hyphen; if Smith-Jones be not desirable, at, least it is better than Lou or Maibie. People WHO look! like grosshoppers andbehavtlikt giants _ A - . People who have good clothes but veg ragged, myals. _ _ Mrs. John Perkins, whom her friends vaguely believed to posssess a middle initial or so which she seldom used, blossoms out in a single morning into Mrs. J. Van 1teanssselear-Petkins with a. hyphen. Plain Bessie Pratt becomes as abruptly Miss Elizabeth Btsrrington-Pratt, and young Alex. Jones is metamorphoswi into A. Ham- ilton Smith-Jones. Fliends and the public accept the changP, but they may be excused if they smile in doing so. And aftr-f all the, error is on the right side. B-tter lengthen a name a. thde too much than cut it disrespectfully short , better he a little too willing to display a middle name derived from a distinguished ancestor, than to make a loving home diminutive the common property of stranger and intimate friend alike. But Lou and Flossie, Millie and Maddie are fast. becoming Florence and Louise, Emily and Mary, to the general public, even in country places. The gain in dignity and suitability is evi- dent. But the new 'rlt2'), in names has also its ridiculous side. Middle names have; suddenly attains-(I an un- due and sometimes bewildr ring promin ence, The tin was fair fun, for cl, {whim} Wns really ridiculous. Fortunately it in is passing away although in the journals of country towns we still read such iwms as th -t "Miss Fiussie Jones mid Miss Lnu Smith are at pI'PNHIt in town viming their cousin Miss Millie Wstskle." Or thut "At the emu-ruin. rnmit in nid of the linsuitnl last night, the rendition of "Curfew Shall Not Ring Th might," by our talented young townswonnm, Miss Muidie Robbins, awakened tha greatest enthusiasm in the audience." Great Names And [Mlle Names A few years ago there was a great deal of fun made in the newspapers and elsewhere of person, chiefly women, who used the diminutive and "pet" forms of their names in signingfordi. nary letters, in issuing invitations, or even in u. still more conspicuous man- ner, "ppendingr them to published arti- cles, or to advertisements for public ap- pmrnuw in music“, dramatic and de.. clmm.tory 'stdertGrutoenbs. liming Tabules cure dyspepsia is‘her complexion. W11yLavePimpiar1 Freckles spots 0: any blemish when each Bloom Skin Food will remove them “Land leavu the Skin transpar- ent, soft and bean- Farm? THE CHIEJ CHA RM REFEREE] WGMAN Waterloo County Chronicle Stoves l, Stoves ! P. O. Box 44, Berlin, Ont. to You Intend Buying fl Steve l? OUR STOCK OF Ranges, we have the best assortment in the County, and at t prices that will surpmse you. Philip (hs t; 80., Delmanico Mk, Confectionery, Bread, Cakes, We do all kinds of laundry work in first, ctrres style. . ' .. t _ _ _ Work' regularly called for and promptly delivered. A trial solicited. CUfiee l Foundry Street, near King. Diamond Steam Laundry. N. .B Mr. Leon Snyder is our agent in Waterloo. Cheap Harness J. STREBEL'S, Oidchum L. DANDENO, No other brand of Tobacco has ever en: joyed such an immense sale and popularity in the same period as this brand of Cut Plug and Plug Tobacco. Oldest Cut Tobacco manefasr- turers in Canada. BARDON & WEBER, 0m WW? CANADIAN BLOCK. BERLIN. IS NOW COMPLETE. Hello There ! Cook Stoves, CutPI ,10c. “mung IN. aim Plug) 200. , (CUT PLUG.) Call and see his choice stock, EBB STREET WATERLOO. Has on hand a new stock of N ow is the time for Oy st vars, MONTREAL. (PLUG.) Light Drinks, Hot Tea and Coffee. And Heaters Proprietors Berlin, Good workmanship and guaranteed. Wall Paper, Books and Store, Berlin. Grand Central Block, Berlin TEAS, COFFEES. RAISINS, SPICES, ETC. Crockery and Glassware. HATS IRI] CAPS. GROCERIES. M. Huehmgard, is within the reach of every person who Learns to do well thosethiuzs which are nec- essary to make life a success, Go to a reliable well known business schoo that has an estabhshed reputation for prac- tual Business Training. All debts owing to the said partnership are to be ionic! to Levi Bricker at the Town of Water oo and all claims against the said part- nership are to be presented to the said Levi Brioker. ___ _ _ A -- _ __ __ . The undersigned begs to tender his thanks to his numerous cus- tomers for their liberal patronage during the past year. and trusts bv close attention to business and moderate prices to merit a contin- aaneopt_the, sgme. _ - _ H. A. SIPPEL, The best place to obtain it is at the Salt Business College. 7 _ NOTICE is "hereby given that the partner ship heretofore su sisting between us the undersigned as Iron Founders and Machinists in the Town of Waterloo and County of \Vater- loo under the style of Brisker & Co. has been this.Aas, 1iissolyedlrr Turual,constsnt. . . Dated at Waterloo this 21st day of March 1899. Witness. BNA. B. MUBRI'DE. (St!) E. W. B. surmm, ttyd) LEV! BRIOKER. Rhlfgllul(llffliwf MARKET. "rras1rriaWiark and Lamb as well as all kinds of Sausages kept constantly on hand. Success in Business HARNESS iiihlfl(lfifillil! Notice of Dissolution General Dry Goods, Men’s and Boys' Ready Made Suits and Overcoats, Hats and Caps, Ete. Wn'rcx-loo. March 2nd. 1891. A modern five or six roamed dwelling by desirable tenant on or before May lst. Conveniently situated. Apply at Tas CHRONICLE OFFICE In fact everything found in a first class shop, constantly on hand. ' PRICES RIGHT. Henry Maier. Kindly invite everybody to call on them when in Berlin, and examine their stock of Dressman & Hallman _ VV Galt, (mt. Branch School of Shorthand, Berlin,0nt Call or write for circulars. HOUSE WANTED, TO RENT, HARNESS, HORSE COLLARS, WHIPS, COMES AND BRUSHES, TRUNKS. VALIS‘ES, Next door to Bowman's Drug Formerly carried on by E. S. Halln The City Tailor. (successor e, Allemang Bros ) Germann's Old Stand, WATERLOO Everything new and choice, --Call and see our--. KING STREET, Call here for your First class line of BERLIN JOHN FISCHER, £8.51; of Market, Stationery, BERLIN fit This Sale will commence and will be continued for one month. Our Staple Department is stacked with new goods and the clothing ii the best in the county. Boots and shoes are ahead in style and Quality and prices the lowest. Dress Goods, Hosiery, Gloves, Ladies‘ Corsets, Ribbons, eta, in style, quality and low prices take the lead Remember the place, The Great Bankrupt Store, C PEDDIE & ERNST, Manster Clearing Sale Sole Agent Spring have touched the popular fancy. They are in the front rank of everything that is good. __ purchaser. patterns can always be had at Bring your watelsm, and clocks want- ing repairs.to C, J. Altcman, who will undertake to put them in good running order and guarantee satisfaction. Best Cloth Best make Clothing Best Fitting Clething Lowest Prices 'rhe singlg breasted, four button, round cornered, and the square cornered suits, in Tweeds and Serge? IT th up very stylish. -sire believe [our Men's, Youths' and Boy? Sult Dept. -to contain more and better lines, of new goods, in all grades, than' any other house this side of Toronto, particularly in the sort that sell, at popular prices. "An Item of' importance to Keen Buyers" We carry a fine and well assorted stock of all the latest styles in Hats, Caps, Ties, etc. at prices that cannot fail to please each and every Red White and Blue Flag. Waterloo, Special At%smtion given to {he Collection of and Farmers' Sales Notes. CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE o 'P’ISITS or sl.oo AND UPWARDS RECEIVED, AND CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST" 1LLOW-D. INTEREST ADDED To THE PRINCIPAL AT THE END OF MAY AND Alteman's, the Jeweller. NOVEMBER IN EACH YEAR. Wedding Presents. A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED. FARMERS' NOTES DISCOUNTED. DRAFTS ISSUED PAYABLE AT ALL POINTS IN CANADA, AND THE PRINCIPAL CITIES IN THE UNITED STATES, GREAT BRITAIN. FRANCE, BERMUDA, &D, Suitable articles in great variety of The Corner Jewellery Store, Every Instrument Warranted Five Years. . ESTABLISHED I361 HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO, CAPITAL (PAID UP) SIX MILLION DOLLARS REST - - - - - - - - HANDS (opposite the Zimmerman House.) Apply at Factory, or to S, SAUDER t WY, ---Szi THE MAR7ELOUSd'i-szH- B CE2 R ':IL T ClST ON SATURDAY APRIL THE ist We open the Spring Trade with a ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT F. G. GARDINER, DONT FORGET THE SIGN SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT WATERLOO BRANCH WALKER, GENERAL MANAGER. 1893. Sec’y Berlin Organ & Piano Go., L't'd Ont AND THE Go down to the yard and see the stock on hand. You will note thatthsy are evenerlin color. freer from Limestone, and about one; twylrthlyrgtsr, than“ thvedle,rg, article, r Beehtel's Brick and Tile mun-mung“ _ my 'ir"""""""". -"""'. Gumcion is tho faculty which enables Wort to note these advantages and profit by them.. Yu11AettULot, got it {Lieu don't build With iiieiiyiirysrtrtict King Street: ISAAC BEUHTEL ' SUN. Building and Draining, GUMPTION GRGANS. H. J, GRASETT, MANAGER. WILL LEAD YOU TO USE IN THE MATTER OF JUST A LITTLE OUR SUITS Commercial Paper. , BERLIN $5,000,000. 00,000-

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