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TS iebel. ired - Pieces trs, ecesl , ttterns of Your llid patterns U Jt1, INC Because ouraoods are always fresh,and we keep no other!) but the best on the market. 0 visual chairnmn of .he Committee on llailroads and Transportation l tur St. Agatha correspéudent re- ports that Mrs. Lobsinger who died a. few weeks tkr,"' willed ir3,000 to St. JorumeK' College and $2,000 to the I 'rphaus' Home 9f that place. The latest sharp game reported is that of a New Yorker, who advertises a. handy method of writing without pen 'rt' ink. It costa the inquisitive public 53 apiece to be told touso a pencil. --James Livingston, M. P., Baden, in crossing the street. but. Friday 6V0- ning made a misstep and fell, fractur- ing his leg above the ankle. Be will be confinal to the house foe sometime. Mr. Isaiah Shoemaker, late of Watiord and formerly with C. J. Alte- 'ilatl, mweller “f this town, has bought 'he lung established jewellery business Hf W.J. Black, Paisley, Ont. Tlos annual meeting of the Wel-l ','tutwrrt Mutual Fin-v Unsurunce Cum-l pan} will G, lwlll in the Cumpauy'sl ' ”la-p, (Jul-lph, nu Tuvulny, Feb. 13th. l Fret. adrt. in this issue. l I I -Mr.E.P.Jaifray, formerly of Ber- iin, at a. meeting nt' the Minneapolis Hoard oiTrade on the) Uth inst., was NI H Mr. Hmrgo Clare of Preston was 'lt'ch‘tl Warden ot' the County for the urn-m yt'at'. A full rnport of the pro- wtrtuliuurs mi tlu, County Council will Lppvzu‘ in max: \chki issue. Uur crmtcctionery trade is in-' / creasing daily. nt IS I) l'r' u.‘ wimngus must be left " this ottice Hm Law than Saturday noon. The "PF for dmnges must be left not late . “le l‘uwlay mum. Casual Advertise. m-HH accepted up to noon Wednesday -f (nah week, Chocolates Michael Brandt, Berlin, dropped d, but Friday, while splitting Wood. was maul commissioners and was ut 'irl.veaivrs of ag". Heart failure 'r the cause. 'l‘hv l’wrlin P. s Board luvs up Ml Wm. Ruhr, [catcher of the Inn ‘lvyurunvnt, at " salary of UN Th ll Cst Ln Msz A n SPI mil not l, tring ps, in his inn-Um: WHY ? UH‘A L N A'W,S. t' [AMI] HI “u- farm Creams. TO AuVERTXSERS H tlas. IN ll,ut l lituv GROCERS. H llHHllll \ tu'llt Fl! tht ll rt slurnt k mi Ptol'u, i Ernst, Ber- ld by Suckling l Sun, To. Tlu. x'Lmrk amounts to an (3-H a name for hav. I in) kvr‘ping his mouth thug the public we the $an ,mul nu the icy walk, ln- hml' slid, zip went Ht hi, tlwt, and "wow. kid. rm Hf tho Kuntz astute} at ot' Horudnlv for $4, [s :L gan mm contain-1 ith good buildings nu] 'ttt fur thv wedding o? PM: itll I Miss Maggie Illm‘l sUlt to n-turm‘ for Halt uu'xuum‘. and 1,5 tuhusr, lh-c. 31156, mt v Tcmpvrunce I in tho Tuwn l it. In. to-das. phutugmphvr. . l'. Clemens. -From 1887 to 1893 the popula- tion of Galt increased to 7,228, or not qu) e 100 per mnum, while the usual- hitched the total of $2,747,925, Signage of $1,113,490. The large ind use in assessment during the M few years was largely due to the decis- ion to Rqt5etul all properties at a near proportion to their actual value. P. S. BoArtn.--The Public School Board met in the Council chamber, on Wednesday, 17th inst., and organized by electing Mr. John Shah, chairman, and Mr. Geo. Davidson, Secretary- Tretusurer. Mr. J. G. Stroh was ap- pointed a member of the Free Library Board for the ensuing three years. Messrs. Courtul (chairman), Sbuh, Noocker, Grtveett and Taylor were ap- pointed a Property committee: The Board then adjourned. Tur: Wour.rfs Fsut..--The \Vorld's Fair and Midway Plaisance will be vividly shown by a. first-class, stereo? ticon and explained by theJlev. Theo. Spell, in St. Louis’ Church, Waterloo, on Thursday evening, February lst, at tl o'clock The views are '25) teet square and will be interspersed with choice solos and duets by M rs. W. H. ltiddell and Mr. Chas. Ruby. Tickets 25 as. Reserved seat:f 35 cts. Plan of church at, KumpfU bookstore where tickets can be secured. Funny Mrwnuyi,s.--The Patrons of Industry will hold meetings through- out the, County us fullous: Baden, GALT AND PRESTON RAILWAY. .-Ar. rangemonts to forward the building of the Galt and Preston Street Railway are being rapidly completed. The pro- files and specifications drawn by W. T. Jennings, engineer, have been re- ceived, the poles required purchased from Neil Hunter, of Morriston; 10,- 000 ties purchased from Alexander Fraser, supply agent of the C. P. R. These are now at Fergus ready for ship- ment. Arrangements lime also been made with the C.P.ll. to issue through tickets and check baggage to and from Preston to all C.P.lt pwnts. Work will Cnmnwnce in May. It is possible the railway may be continued to Hee. pelet" T --The WW bakers have reminded the priced breed mama doctor 12 tickets for 81,, but mine to clings aloaftoaayoese. Thernttttr1Gdtuin- selves under tb penalty 00825 to main- min these terms. -The following in a simple of may letters received .every week: "Regina, Jany. 16th. I herewith enclose 89tor 2 years' aubacription to the WATERwo COUNTY CHRONICLE. I um highly pleased with the paper. It brings all the news from my old home., M. B." Jan. illst at 8 pm ; St. Clements,Feh. 1st at 2. pun.; Waterloo, Feb. lab at 8 p.m.; Ttoseville, Feb 2nd at 2 p.m.; Halt, Feb. 2nd at 8 pm. Grand Presi- dent Mallory will be present at these meetings and deliver addresses on the political questions of the day. On Feb. 3rd " county meeting of delegates will convene at Berlin at which every association will be represented by five delegates when it is expected candi- dates for the coming elections will be brought out. A very pretty and quiet wedding took place yesterday evening at 6.30 st the Zimmermann house when Min- nie, daughter of the proprietor, was married to Mr. Frank Roberta of Napa- nee. Only the immediate reletivee of the contracting pittiea were present numbering about sixty. The bride looked charming in a handsome brown suede travelling dress with hat and coat to match. She m tupported bv her sister Miss Melinda Zimmerman! and Miss Tillie Hohateieri and by Miss, Blossom Roberta of t'ttt sister ot the groom. Mr. R. E. njor of thi town performed the duties of groom: mm. After the knot had been new ly tied by the Rev. B. Christi-noun adjourned to the up.“ diathqt where the gate ”that od II . wedding tar-Heat. The ”out; re- ceived the bride we. was and we?! 'tyyfrthir. "re CANADA‘S DAIRY Isuscsmw.-Ntrhow wlmt rapid strides the dairy industry has made in the last quarter of o cen- tury in Ontario it "my stated that. in 1867 there were 210 tt,l,':1il,s factories, In 1890 there were til7 ch so interim, and in 1893 there are estimated to be 950 cheese factorips. In 1891 the esti- mated value in ()n'ario of the cows, land, factories, machinery, &'., used for dairy purposes was 8f75,000,000. The total quantity of milk produced was estimated to be 350,000,000 gas. The total valor of the dairy product: disposed of was estimated to be 835,; 000,000. Canada nupplien Great Bri- tain with Mom 45 per cent. of the cheeso imported b, new, and only about 2 per cent of the butter she imports. ROBERTS-ali/RN. Wedding Bella. Mr.A.H. . "of the l .Ba",.r9miiteyt, . ta why " homeSat week." l' . Mr. Nicholas and ylmm Elmira, m thd ', Mr. and Mrs. P. Daring on 8 Mr. Funk Devi left. a Tuesday morning for Phi llplaia. Miss Marie We Lat uk yesterday morning on a visi . to frictdss in (ro- route. 1 l i Rev. Dr. Eby, ', central Methodist mission ' ork in 17 years, hats, been compel! from the work on counto His headquarters a ' as Tol Rev. J.C. Steve at preaching a series t Lord's Prayer. _ Dr. Talmage, t noted' Brooklyn Talseraiat I , N-YY last Sunday, that t 18 00min his 25th atinivertra as pa) resign. 1 The Rev w. C. rm:tmhg, Ph, 12., pastor of the, Pre byteria? congrega- tion at Hawksville and L nwood, has placed his resignat n in the hands of the Presbytery. _ Mr. Fred. G. If a, T, Sand-y " home. I, The following n ice appeared in the Listowel Banner l t week. Mrs. Eby was well known in he county, having formerly resided at erliu alnd Elmira : --0n Wednesday last, 17th inst., at the residence of er daughter, Mrs, J. S. Bowman, aglan street, Mrs, Philipina Ehy, reli t of the late John W. Eby, of Port bin, Ont, died in her 84th year. Sl has lived with her daughter here for he most part since the death of her h shand a. couple of years ago, She le ves four sons and two daughters, J. f F Eby, of Eby, Blain Jr Co., Toro , M. 1i'.-Eby,tlrui,r. gist, Port Elgin, nd Mrs. Bowman, live in Canada. [The funeral cakes place to-day at halfépnst twelve for the 1.20 train to Port lgin for burial: DEAR sirt.-Yo r issue of last week contains a letter trom some one who signs himself "En hirer,” ja reference to the manngeme t of out Free Lib rary. For the in rmatiori of Enquir- er and all others ho take an, interest in our Town Libr ry, I beg tosay that for some years t it has been in charge bt and ma god by the follow- ing directors: I E. Bowman, Chas. Haehnel and J. , Stroh appointed by the Tdwn Schoo Board, and James Lockie, J .F.Morl and Chas. N oecker appointed by the own Council who, along tt the M yor for the time be. ing,co stitutethe rdofManagement. The,, trhsteea of Ile, Separate School may appoint two irectors, but hither- to they have not xercised their right under the law. hether the directors are "well read," "unbiased in judg- ment," and "in uch with with the current literatu of the day" is not for motosay, bat t le frank and honest statement contsi T in Enquirer's let. ter “that r Ibrary stands in the front rank lice 'pared with libraries in towns of "mil r "size in the Prov.. inee, considering he number and excel- leuce of the book on the catalogue," may, I think, ', accepted by the Board as conclus _ e evide ce' that our library has been fairly vihll maniged in the past. . 7 - l J ust as we go " press We learn of the death of M rs. Margaret Davidson of Toronto, relict of the late Sheriff Davidson of Berli and mother of Mr. George Davidson f Waterloo, in her 83nd year. The fu eral will take place from the residen e of Mr. William Hoos, Berlin, on riday forenoon at 10.30 o'clock. I The catalogueharintod) some years ago is getting to minim“ out of date and the i, inter: 9 to have a new one prep. , and p ntad during the current yet: as to d to it all the books pu I sin the old one was priyeii., I - -- - ', ( Tlie Bond at thé all of the chairman when them is my buli- not: "squiriqr Him ir: and fhes thichocphefo hob: 'eobojm'. ir, ... . . _iiryrhiyrrt.ellhytu' I “link 0nr F “hr-m To the Editor all Chronicle.. Death Of MN. Davidson, COMM UHICATION . (mm-ed; Nomi Obitixary. $116M»; mwm A"WFwerp'rs Ifigure in \Japan for pd to retire ' ill-health. pastor of ‘aunounced m spring P" Itor, he will no. at present ms on the tbttttttMrttt Con-Inca for "" The Town Council met last Wednes- day evening, 17th inst, to receive the report of the committee nppointed to strike the standing committees for the year. The report was unanimously adopted. The following are the'com- mittees ..- _ o,Uuti't'sT,',g'2'dt,tNt, r, Inga e will be cheerfully than for patbiuatiiG in Lbs Townteet. - - ' Fimusco--snyder (chéirman), Hes- Pelsn RjutJurm Ifaufmn: - _ - Bdaxd of Works-fh1ggitt(ouirtrmn) Snyder, Hoffman, Klippert, Duering, Kaufman. Town' Property-- Hespeler (chair- man), Fmehlich, Raisig, Maier, Duer- ing, Allwel. _ _ --- _ Fire, Light and Water.-- Boos (chairman), Allward, Hohmeier, Froeh- iich, Ritzer; Ruidig. TUE SEWERAGF. QUESTION. A special eotnmitteiwas' appointed to secure all the information posSihle with respect, to the matter of sewerage and report at the next meeting of the Council. The. committee it constituted as follows: Mayor (chairman), Roos, Hespeler, Kaufman, Froehlich, Snyder, Suggitt. . vratoerieytylrtiivtth.i1stesto ' pm. on Tiled” “(limit-day and tgt."'"""'"""'"'""" W o ,nmwa-m-ddn'ic. warm The Board will deny- be glad to re- ceive and consider my suggestion which any of the ‘retepnyere of the Town may see ttt to ofRrr in reference to the mmugement of the Library. The Librarian keeps e list on which she enters the name of ell books that nre asked for during the yen;- which are not in the Library, which is laid before the Board at the end of the year for their consideration A by-law was passed to appoint and itors and the hlanks'were filled in with the names of F. J. Shmfer and John Pearce. The annual meeting of the North Waterloo Agricultural Society was held in the Council Chamber Ber- .lin, Jnny. 17th. Mr. J. M. Staebler, President, in the chair. "Ihis Secre- tary, Mr, B. Devitt. read his annual report, certified to by his auditors, which was highly satisfactory, there heing a. surplus of $106 in the hands of Lady Directors Mrs J. M. Suebler, Mrs.L.J.Breithaupt-, Mrs. P E'W.Moy- er, Mra.H.1?.Peartson, Mrs. J. McDoug- all, Mrs.Mylius, MmJohn Killer, Mrs. J. Hespeler and Mrs.Dr.qub, Aud- itors, P.E.W.Moyer and wi, H. Bow. man. {he Treasurer. The membership and general exhibits, as well as the gate and other receipts, were far in excess of any previous year. The report on motion of the President, seconded by Mr.D.M.Shoemaker, was adopted. The next business was the election of offic- erS, directors, etc. It was then pro- ceeded with, apd resulted as follows-- President, Geo. Moore; lat vice do, D. MShoemaker; 2nd vice do, Alex.Mill- ar,Wellesley. Directors,J.M.Staebler, P S.Lautensehlaegttr, H.J.Hali and C. ILWalper, Berlin; John Unger, Wat. erloo; LKoehler, Waterldo Tp.; J.H. Campbell, Wellesley, and H.Hatmlton and Isaac Devitt, Woolwich. Honorary 12ireetorts,8heriff Springer, Jas. Potter, P.E.W.Moyer, P.,H.Davy we qeo7ettg. -- - -- L .. The meeting passed ' resolution against keeping up the Ontario Agri- cultural Society, and the expenses now incurred, recommending that the funds be distributed amongst the county societies. SOUTH WATERLOQ. The annual meeting of the South Waterloo Agricultural Society wu held on Wednesday, 17th inst. when th1tolloring o!riotm wertt1totuts- - President: Andrew Elliott”. North Dumfries; let vice do, Martin N.Todd; 2nd vice do, Andrew -Tumbull, North Ihtridru.t Directors. Theron Buchan- en and MN. Todd Cult; J._E.Douglm and WmJohnstone, N.Durnhim; S. J. Cherry, PM; Thoma Shiv, & C. Martin, D.8.Fergulun, John Marshall, Wmloo a. Auditors J.M.DutNnd and John van. ' _ AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES. The Council then adjourned. ANNUAL MEETINGS. T0 WN COUNCIL NORTH WATERLOO, I. E. Bowman, Chairman Waterloo P., L. Board. such as Udiei end Genta' silk handker- chiefs, and Ladies' and Gents' white silk stpmretr-basutiful goods-tnil table drape. Also a. fine display of men’s braces for Xmu presents. Our ailverwere is nice; some new designs from the World's Fair. Strange that we sell these goodiv--but it belongs to our trade. I In Fur Goods wt lead the Trade. And everybody will be looking for some- thmg nice for presentf. We are on hand with a fine display of' JAPANESE SILK GOODS The "NEW HOME" is high priced because it is better fitted to- gether, and costs more to make. A specialty in Udiea'wool seawapes in all lengths. When buying a cape be sure to Ink for wool seal, th dye, a. great deoep. tion in, the fuLtmde. We chin: to under; tion in the fur trade. I We chi}: to under. stand furs. We havelthe correct styles and prices right down. I We have pile! (ll Ladiea’ and Genti unde'rwear selling cheap. Udief Vest with sleeve for lik. And our Menu all wool suits for 95c. Beat in the trade. The "NEW HOME" is the only strictly first-glass family sew- ing machine madé. The "NEW H9ME" will wear longer than any other family machine. The "NEW HOME" is the easiest running family sewing machine. The "NEW HOME" has the best and most complete set of attachments. Piles of drels goods; must be sold re- gsrdleu of cost. " e are clearing the balance of our mantles at a great reduction. Our mantle trade bu been I good one. Don't forget the place. I . Noted cash 1sheap store. G. A. WANLESS, Do you know tAt we sell groeeriet .noap? And if you want good butter and cannot get it any other place come right to TDCxtiirCrCytug PLUSH and FELT, We have a large mortment of verv pretty slippers. men’s, women's and children’s, suitable for holiday presents. in in fine kid, stitched With colored silk. The prettiest little things you ever luv. We carry all kind- of FOOTWEAR and sell Cheap! Cheap! Cheap! BOT Beautiful Slippers. BABY MOCCASINS The ennuel meeting of the Woolwich Tp. Agricultural Society wee held at Elmira, Thuredey efternoon 11th inst. The treelurer submitted " fin- enciel statement. which proved that lest yeer'e exhibition was e messes both finaataially end otherwiee. The following "iestms were elected hr the current yea. PM, M. B.oomldp, J. Flimsy“. 11imt!tees.D.& 023m B. Winger, m mm 9.5. sliigle"lri.i47i'/. Alkrthi.ramet, Poiar Winntt,Hus.tetatieittter, Bog itijliii, It}. ulna," H. Human" and Voelker Brp's. Stttil1tg'rt, Kins Stu Berlin. of American minnhcture. Also Christmas B Coming Ritzeru Clothing Store, Waterloo. ll. GLEIQENS ' (h, WOOLWICE WWIBIHP. Higher in Price Come Ind nee lyldng tb cape DC IC',', W . . . ' t . Fxxfczii’eto 11't',t Being too late for this Issue ‘the correct styles and . if Luli ' I G ta' W th + 'tl'lL'Ps'/,d trim 1 my - tour Men’s all wool t the trade. tds; must be sold re- ure clearing the balance _ great. reduction. Our t 3 good one. Don't ‘cheap store. E . . I fig I I [MIR A m 15,51 of Pf,', _ '."S'itai2"""ll '.. (NI, HERE itutyc. We are headquarters for School supplies. We keep the best and latest and make a specialty of the enquirements for HOOFLANDS '; i1i8B TEA f f inch {- . S'trttoadl?d1 , . 'i_ "iteuit, Crayons we are now selling at 12yf cents a box. Maps of Ontario, Dominion, Europe always kept in stock. We keep on hand Gage's Liquid Slating for blackboards. advertisement I would ask every intending pur- , chaser Do not forget to _reati next week's ad. Han: GEO. HASENFLUG. 2l SCHOOL . CRAYONS W. H. BECKER & iCO’Y, CNCEiit,Eik /CllElCER,TU"5ir,, , _ AND OTHER SCHOOL SUPPLIES AT ' 'fl, BECKER AND 0038 fliWfmlfllll, L232 TRUSTEES AND TEACHERS. ' USE YOURS RESPECTFULLY, before buying. far. Hopiié thit same to be continued in the to all. and J,'?,'),'? 3121M ks for your libs patron- age dying M119 Past future. ' Sur?, " HOUSE n- K'