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_ â€"Few people know how valuable the Ontario fruit erop is, Prof. James of the ‘Ontario Agricultural College, told the fruitâ€"growers, at their recent convention, that from the Ontario Govâ€" ernment statistics, now being collectâ€" ed, he reached the conclusion that the fruit ecrop of the Province is worth from $15,000,000 to $20,000,000, reckâ€" oningapplesat $1.50 a barreland grapes 21 cents a pound. _ This large estimate, equal to $7 a head of the population was questioned, but Mr. James showed how it was made up clearly within the mark. Fruit growing pays if intelliâ€" gently gone about. â€"We would direct the attention of the readers of the CmroxntCLs to the advt. of the Wrought Iron Range Co., on page 3 of this issue. _A division of the Company consisting of 9 men and 6 teams arrived in town this week and will thoroughly canvass this district from house to house for a term of 4 to 6 months. â€"Notwithstanding the inclement weather there was a good audience out on Monday eveningin the Evangelical Church to greet Miss Phelps, the brillâ€" iant lecturer on prohibition. She deâ€" lighted the audience by the elegant manner in whkich she treated the subâ€" ject and «t the celose she was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Wi=â€"Mr. Daniel Hibner, reeve of Berâ€" lin, intends trying a step higher in the town council and wil} likely contest with Dr. Lackner the right to occupy the mayor‘s chair next year. â€"Young men and young women who are about to take a course in a commercial college should attend the best. . Galt Business College and Shorthand Institate stands at the head for efficiency. ‘The winter session will commence Jan. 3rd. _ Write for cireuâ€" lars. â€"â€"Mr. Henry Bochmer, of Berlin, offers for sale his valuable brick yard in the north ward, near the Breithaupt tannery. _ The plant is a good one and contains all the necessary machinery for the successful manufacture of bricks. For further particulars apply to A.0.Bochmer‘s banking office, Berâ€" lin. â€"The Minister of Education has isâ€" sued a circular to public school teachâ€" ers directing their attention to the clause in the Ontario Statutes in referâ€" ence to the sale uf tobacco, cigars, and cigarettes to minors. § â€"The Perth County Railway debenâ€" tures, amounting to $120.000, bearing ing interest at 41 per cent. for a term of 20 years have been sold at a par. â€"â€"Mr. Geo. Wegenast has sold his residence on Caroline St. to Mrs.Jacob K. Snyder for $1500. . Mr. Wegenast has moved into the house on Young street recently vacated by Mr. Philip Bisch. â€"Fine new telephone poles are being put up in town by the Bell Telephone â€"Miss Nora Clench, the renowned violinist,;has been confined to the house during the past week with an attack of Jla grippe. \ â€"Exâ€"Mayor WV. H.Howlaud died at the Arlington Hotel, Toronto, on Tuesday afternoon at 1.10 from an atâ€" tack of pneumonia. Notice of changes must be left at this office not later than Saturday noon. . The copy for changes must be left not late thanTuesday noon. _ Casual Advertiseâ€" ments accepted up to noon Wednesday of each week. â€"The Patrons of Industry are said to have a membership of 150,000. â€"Chatham sold $17,000 city debenâ€" tures bearing 4} per cent interest at 98 STEISS£500!, {ur confectionery trade is inâ€" creasing daily. Chocolates LOUA L. the market WHY ? Because our goods are always fresh, and we keep no others but the best on Creams. TO ADVERTISERS GROCERS. and NEWS. Guelph, Ont., Dec. 12.â€"A little 3â€" yearâ€"old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McGee, Galtâ€"street, while her mother was out doors getting a pail of water, drank a quantity of carbolic acid which was on a shelf. Mrs. Mcâ€" Gee heard the child scream and ran inâ€" to the house. Seeing there was someâ€" thing wrong medical assistance was quickly sent for, but notihng could be done to save the child‘s life. She died inside of an hour. We have recâ€"ived the Christmas number of the Montreal Star. To say that it is marvellously beautiful and overwhelmingly superior to the Amerâ€" ican and English pictorials is no exagâ€" geration. The Art Supplements of the Christmas Star are perfectly bewitchâ€" ing and well worth framing, while the Canadian wild flowers form a superb portfolio. As a Christmas present to send to friends or to decorate the home at the Christmas season, the Christmas Star is grand, and to find that such a high elass art publication is sold at so small a figure as fifty cents is a revelaâ€" tion that is really amazing . Those of our readers who want to see the most beautiful Christmas Souvenir of the present century, should see the Christâ€" mas number of the Montreal Star. It will amaze them. _ The publishers are Graham & Co., Montreal, whoâ€"will send iv direct where it cannot be procured through a newsdealer. Axxvuat Mrsermnc â€"The 15h annual meeting. of the Ontavio Agricultural and Experimental Union will be held at the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, commeacing Thursday, Dec. 21st, at 10 o‘clock a. m., and closing on the following Friday evening. An excellent programme has been _ preâ€" pared for the occasion. Hon. John Dryden, Minister of Agriculture, Wm. Mulock, M. P., vice chancellor of To ronto University, Thos. F. Hunt, B.S., prop. of Agriculture, Columbus, Ohio, and many others are expected to be present. _ The "Union" is doing an exâ€" cellent work. During 1893 there were 1204 experimenters and 7181 plots deâ€" voted to experimental work. ‘The reâ€" sults will be discussed at this mecting. Aprommmuzxt.â€"Mr. Robert Harâ€" court, B.S.A.. has been appointed asâ€" sistant to Prof. Shuttleworth, in the Chemistry Department of the O. A. College in place of H.B.Sharman, B.S. A., resigned. Mr. Harcourt is well aud favorably known and has taken a highly successful course at the College, obtaining very high standeng. He is a brother to Mr. George Harcourt, of the Prince of Wales College, Charlotte: town, P E.L., and will be a thoroughly competent instructor. Count;' at a price so low that it beâ€" comes useless to go to the city to make your purchases. _ Come to W.H.Becker & Co. who have shelves crowded with books of every description from which a selection can easily be made that will please your scholars. â€"The villagers of Millbank received a shock on Tuesday last when it was announced that one of its old resiâ€" dents had been found in his bed in a comatose state from which be never rallied. It appears the deceased had been to Newton the previous day on business, returning and retiring apparâ€" ently in the best of health. In the night his wife was awakened by an unsual moaning noise and being startled, she struck a light and after vainly trying to awaken him, she raised an alarm but ere aid could arrive the vital spark had flickered away. Dr. Johnson gave the announcement that death was caused by the rupture of a blood vessel, apparently on the brain. The deceased, Mr. Gottliebh Groundâ€" mar, a retired and well toâ€"do man, had New Baxxk x Brrum.â€"A branch of the Bank of Hamilton has been opened in Berlin. Mr.0.8.Clarke, lite manager of the Bank of Hamilton in Listowel, has been placed in charge. Prior to his removal to Berlin last week he was tendered a complimentary dinnor at the Arlingtcn hotel by the citizens of Listowel and vicinity. â€"Starnamann, of Berlin, knowing something of the merits of the Chronâ€" icle as an advertising medium in the County sent us an advertisement over the telephone wires which you will find in another column of this issue. Before leaving the phone he gave us, gratis, a number of tunes from his valâ€" uable "Swiss music box with ten tunes" which we distinecly heard and much appreciated. _ Read his ad. as Mr.Starâ€" naman has Xwas novelties in abundâ€" ance â€"Messrs. W. H. Becker & Co., bookâ€" sellers, Berlin, have put in stock this year a greater variety of books suitable for prizes than they have ever had be fore. They have enough books, Eng: lish aad German, to supply all the Sunday schools and day schools in the reached the age of about three score and ten years. â€" He leaves a wife and three daughters. The funeral took place last Thursday followed by a numâ€" ber of relatives and friends to the Presbyterian cemetery, where Rev. Mr. McKibbin kindly officiated.â€"Millbank Cor. The Christmas Star. Drank Carboli¢ Acid Another of the pioneers of Wilmot township passed away at Berlin last Sunday morning in the person of Mr. John 8. Hallman, at the age of 64 years, 6 mo. and 2 days. He had a stroke of paralysis on the 14th of Noâ€" vember last from which he never reâ€" covered. During about half of the time he was conscious and able to conâ€" verse with his family and friends who Mr. E. 0. Eshoo, a native of Persia and at present pursuing his studies at Knox College, Toronto, mwith a view to returning to his own land, will deliver an address in the Presbyterian church, Waterloo, next Sabbath evening, on the mission work and social conditions of his own people in Persia. _ Mr.Eshoo completed his course in the College of the American Presbyterian Church at Oroomiah. He seeks by his sojomn in this country and his studies in Knox College, the better to fi6 himself for mission work in his native land, Rev. Dr. Caven, Moderator of General Assembly of the Presbyterian Chureh and principal of Knox College says of Mr. Eshoo: "He is confidently comâ€" mended to the friendly consideration and sympathy of my brethren in the ministry or of any other to whom this letter may be presented." Dr. Kelâ€" logg, D.D., pastor of St.James Presbyâ€" terian Church, says: "I had the pleasâ€" ure of hearing him in my own congreâ€" gacion and am glad to say that he greatly interested our people." A Presbyterian Conference on misâ€" sion work will be held in Galt on Thursday and Friday of this week. Rev.R P. McKay, the :General Secreâ€" tary of Foreign Mission work, will be present to address the meeting. A full and interesting programme will be proâ€" vided. â€" The Ret.Jno.MéNair,B.A., of Waterloo, will speak on. "Money and Missions." Evangelist A. H, Ranton who is at present conducting special services in Galt has responded to the frequent reâ€" quest from Waterloo and will hold one week‘s special services in the, Methodist church here beginring Sunday, Jan. 7th and closing Friday, Jan. 12th. His other engagements prevent a longer stay. The Presbyteriav Sabbath School of Waterloo will hold their aunual social on Friday eveningnext. Llea will be served at 6 o‘clock and the regular enâ€" tertainment will commence at 7 p.m. Rev. Dr. Gifford, of Fergus, has acâ€" cepted the invitation to the pastorate of the Methodist, church Wingham, to succeed Rev. S. Sellery, B.D. "Shall I vote for or against Prohibiâ€" tion on Jannary 1st !‘_ This question will form the subject of a sermon by Rev. J.C.Stevenson in the Methodist church on Sabbath erening next. The Rev. J. C. Stevenson and Rev. IJno.MecNair exchanged pulpits ®last Sunday evening. Rev. Mr. Truax has antounced his withdrawal from the Methdist church. In his letter to the Rev. ohn Wakeâ€" field he says: "God has allsd me to preach a Gospel of rightousness, and the Methodisc Church ha; decided (if the Niagaia Conference le representaâ€" tive) that it will not hav: such a Gosâ€" pel." It will be rememlered that the Niagara Conference recertly;suspended Mr. Truax for heresy. _ }r. Truax adâ€" vances the doctrine prmetically that one may become so holyas to be even perfect like Christ; and he seems to think he has reached that point. Miss Adeline Staebler, Berliy is atâ€" tending the annual convention f the Y.P Alliance of the Evangelicaltssociâ€" ation held at Sebringville. Miss Mary Zimmermann, te delo gate of the Y.P. Alliance of Vaterloo, is attending the annual convation of the Y.P. Alliance at Sebringuile. Rev. J. G. Litt and familyire on a visit to Sebringville. The Revd. Messrs. Cresley and Hunter, evangelists, have returned from Brooklyn, N.Y., wherc(they have held services for three weks. They began services at Strathroy last Sunâ€" day. Rev. D. Kreh, pastor of the Fanâ€" gelical Church, attended the anual convention of the Young People‘s illiâ€" ance of the Evangelical Assocision held at Sebringville, Ont., duringthe week: Miss Emma Anthes left on Tusday evening for Sebringville to visit fiends and old acquaintances and to ttend the convention of the Y.P.Alliace. Mr.John Cameron,agent for the J3. McLean Co , Trade Journal Publish«s, Toronto, gave the Chronicle offic(a friendly call on Monday last. Mr. Otto Umbach left on Monay last on a business trip to Ottawa, Mnâ€" treal aud will be absent a week or jen days. Miss Nellie Snyder of Conestog, is visiting at her uncle‘s, Mr. SimonSny der. Mrs.J.P.Seybold of Montreal i vis iting friends in Berlin and Watrloo Waterloo County Gronicle, Thursday, Dec. 14, 1898 â€"Page 5. Death of J. S. Hallman Personal Mention Uhurcn Items dropped in to see him. During the last week of his illness he seemed someâ€" what better but it proved to be only the rally before the final dissolution. Mr. John S. Hallman, second son of the late Rev.Jacob Hallman was born l in the township of North Dumfries, Waterloo Co, on the 8th of June, | 1829. He passed his youth on the farm and early acquired those qualities which won success for our honored forefathers and by the exercise of which they succeeded in hewing out for themselves comfortable homes and amassed an ample sum to kuep them in comfort during their declining years ‘ as well as to give their children a fair | start in life. | On the 18th of Jaly, 1852, he marriâ€" | ed Miss Mary C‘emeus. He moved to the farm west of New Dundee on th("li 6th of March, 1855, where he lived until his removal to Berlin on the 18th ‘ of March, 1890. Mr. Hallman was a. farmer of more than ordinary intelliâ€"| gence and by his genial naturé won for himself the esteem and good will of his neighbors. _ The marriage was_blessed with twelve children, one of whom preâ€" deceased him. Most of the others are grown up and. comfortably settled in life. Their names are‘: Eva, married to H. S. Bean, New Hamburg ; Jacob and Abram, in Wilmot ; Veronica (now deceased) married to« Benj. Bowâ€" man ; Rachel, married to Benj. Bowâ€" man ; Allen C. on the old homestead ; Mary Ann, married to Mr. Simmonds ; Lydia, married to Mr. Daniel Schultz ; Emma, Irvin, Livy and Elden, single at home. The funeral on Wednesday of this week was very largely attended. A short service was held at~ the U. B. church, Berlin, in the morning, when the Rev. J. B. Bowman delivered an eloquent discourse. The remains were taken to the Blenheim cemetery for interment, where services were conâ€" ducted by the Revds. Gehman and Stauffer. A sorrowing widow, 5 sons and 6 daughters are left to mourn the loss of a faithful companion and kind and indulgent father but not as those who have no hope. In Mr. Boomer‘s reply in last week‘s issue he appears to see his way clear to make some very false statements reâ€" garding my action at the late @ B. meeting. He says "I attempted to selve the motion for three months;" I did so, on the ground of fairness to all concerned, as he wished to have the vote taken on one letter only and not have all the evidence brought forward. Would any Court of Law allow a verâ€" dict to be given with such one sided evidence? I think not. Is is possible there is not as much justice in our church courts? Mr. Boomer has eviâ€" dently forgotten how to count. There were eleven members present besides the chairman and I ¢an name them for him if he wishes; it is not true there were only three who refused to vote on the motion ; there were five, and he (Boomer) knows it very well. Itb is not. true "that when the motion was being discussed I said I know the letter is not right," and I dare him to prove it. It is further not true that I voted for closing Crosshill church. If Mr. Boomer had kept his word this unâ€" pleasant controvery (as he calls it) would not have been prolonged ; he pledged his word "that if I did not reâ€" ply to his report of the Q. B meeting he would cease this controversy, and tne promise was scarcely cold before he sat down and penned another letter for the CitroxtctLE, proving conclusively that he has neither respect for his word nor for the person to whom he pledged it. The Court Orders the Affairs of the Concern Closed Up. Subscribers to the Iron Hall, who are numerous in Toronto, will be interâ€" ested to learn that the receivership case was settled, so far as the lower court is concerned, at Indianapolis on?Tuesday, when Judge Winters handâ€" ed down his decree, making the receivâ€" ership permanent. The receiver is inâ€" structed by the court to render an a>â€" counting and to proceed as rapidly as possible to the distribution of the funds among such members of the order as have come in under this receivership. An appeal will be taken to the Suâ€" preme Court, but it is not regarded as likely that this decision will be overâ€" thrown. The funds of the order have been in constant litigation now since June, 1892, when the petition for a reâ€" ceiver was filed. A Short Letter From Nr. Catheart. Mr. Cathcart has written us a note to the effect that as Mr. Boomer in his last communication made such false statemen‘ss rbout himself (Cathcart) that it would be but fair to allow him just room enough for a short reply. As he has not trespassed in our colâ€" umus in this matter and as we do not wish to do anything that has even an appearance of unfairness to Mr. Cathâ€" cart we permit his letter to appear beâ€" low : DEATH OF THE IRON HALL The decree entered upon the decision is voluminous, its chief point being that all of the 65,000 members who have revolted against the receivership in this city or elsewhee shall not share in the final distribution of assets unâ€" less the funds now in their possession R. CarHcart Sewing Machine News NEW YORK, JUNE, 1893. An Independent Illustrated Monthly Trade Journal, says:â€" ©G. A. Wanless is a dealer in Sewing Ma chines at Waterlo0, Ont., Canada, handling one Canadian and two American makes, The former is the "Raymond" and the latter are the "New Home"and "W heeler & Wilson." In this assortment he has the material that should satisfy the most exacting customer, as both rotary and reciprocating Machines of the best makes are represented therein chiefs, and Ladies‘ and Gents‘ white silk squaresâ€"beautiful goodsâ€"and table drape. Also a fine display of men‘s braces for Xmas presents. Our silverware is nice; some new designs from the World‘s Fair. Strange that we sell these goodsâ€"butit helongs to our trade. In Fur Soods we lead the Trade. A specialty in Ladies‘ wool seal capes in all lengths. _ When buying a cape be sure to ask for wool seal, sable dye, a great decepâ€" tion in the fur trade. We claim to underâ€" stand furs. We have the correct styles and prices right down. 5 is We have piles of Ladies‘ and Gents‘ underwear selling cheap. . Ladies‘ Vest with sleeve for 19¢. And our Men‘s all wool suits for 95c. _ Best in the trade. Piles of dress goods ; must be sold reâ€" gardless of cost. We are clearing the balance of our mantles at a great reduction. Our mantle trade has been a good one. Don‘t forget the place. Noted cash cheap store. Do you know that we sell groceries cheap? And if you want good butter and cannot get it any other place come right to And everybody will be looking for someâ€" thing nice for presents. We are on hand with a fine display of V JAPANESE SILK GOODS such as Ladies‘ and Gents‘ silk handker We bave a large assortment of very pretty slippers, men‘s, women‘s and _ children‘s, suitable for holiday presents, in TDON GOUL BABY MOCCASINS in fine kid, stitched with colored silk. The prettiest little things you ever saw. _ We carry all kinds of FOOTWEAR and sell Those brauches that have already distributed {their funds are shut out as beneficiaries. Rev. Dr. Jackson introduced Dr. Wild last night as a probable coming statesman and the lecturer. rematked that on account of his health he was uncertain what he would do. He had often thought that if he did retire he would like to have a couple of years fun in parliament. He was largely a Conservative, although he had voted once or twice the other way and would do so again perhaps. He believed there should be a third party of 20 or 25 members in the Dominion Parliament. He intimated his beliel in the McCarâ€" thy platform, but stated if it went to extremes why he would have to step out are promptly turned over to the receiy er. Beautiful Slippers. Cheap! Cheap! COheap! heap Shoe ash NMtore, J. U. OLEMENS & {0,, of American manufacture. _ Also Christmas is Coming VOELKER BRO‘S. Dr. Wild‘s Political Attitude. U SEA and Come and see THE King St., Borlin, Xmas is coming. CHRISTHAS PRESENTS. Do not fail to see our goods, as w all the newest designs at the old stand MR you a list of groceries which in quality could not be beat THIS WEEK WE ASK We always had a large Assortment but this year we are away ahead, It is not our object to make a display but to give our customers good value for their money, and we feel confldent that we can do so. We have bought the right goods at the right prices. Plush Albums at 75¢, 90¢, and upwards; Best Bibles for $1.75, (reference, helps, etc); Boys‘ Books of 312 pages only 75c ; Ballantyne‘s works cheap; Bookâ€" lets, Christmas Cards, Dolls, Sleighs, China Goods, all being sold at similar low prices. Come one and all and look through. We will try and serve you well, We are, yours truly Because we expect to sell more in spite of hard times. We know that the people ot this county are finding out since we started our cash business and they want the most they can get for their money and who can blame them, they don‘t believe in helping to pay for the dead beats goods. you to be sure and see our fine display of Crockery and Glassware, Stand ard Hanging Lamps, Plush Goods, Albums and Toys. GEO. HASENFLUG, LASsT WEEK Christmas Presents V. H. BECKER & CO.‘S City Grocer and China Hall. Fancy Goods Store King St., Waterloo â€"Eggs and apples wanted. Two car loads of salt recent ly unloaded. Ladies, Gentlemen and Children. WB Gâ€"A _ V We are selling cheap of Christmas goods ever . H. BECKER & CO‘Y, J U ST NOW READY. 12 King St., East, Berlin. Telephone 150 LARGEST ASSORTMENT and why ? A fine display of Everybody is wanting Bookstore. We have the as we lhave spared no time in trying to get \Gennn shon in this county suitable for § GG o