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rlillil, its: r A NOVEL XMAS Box.-Mr, William lSnider received a novel Christmas box from Mtr.Eltun Snider, in the shape of "tb big owl, a regular old booter. His ~majescy was securely boxed up, and ’felu somewhat tired nicer his longjour- ney of four days from Manitoba. How- ever, he was spoiling for a. fight and is very ferocious. The expresz; charges amounted. to $1.50, which is perhaps more thud the bird would be worth in the market. Mr. Snider will han him 'ierkisttvxiiitstay)ri; for tretry, l A SUCCEssiui AFFAIR.» .1359 Annual New Year's Dance of the Waterloo Musical Society was heldiu thtstvSown Hall on Saturday afternoon and even- ing last and proved in every way a moat successful affair. Outtridet'aly,rtre present from Hespeler, Preston, Sting cobs and other neighboring towns, vii, seemingly enjoyed the dancing and ft 7 _ 1music furnished by Zeller’a Orchestra. “We understand the financial outcome 'of the affair was most encouraging. . man. ' , be raw ‘ lery Sta. --The in “ammo mania Lodge' No, take place nex t Il stead of to night,"') with other local e\ N D.D.G.M., of Berlin céremonies. -...wt, direct the attention of our readers to,rt"il,t, card of Dr, Evans who just susttle,itiiitt'rsvn at Conestoga to en- gage in 'ij,j"_r'i'i':rt)e: of his profession. The doetl fie a Lcentiate of the Royal College of Physicians and of the Medic- al Council, Great Britain, as well as a member oi the College of Physicians and Surgeéns, Ontario. His specialty is disseaiisiiiof women and surgery. --IherCWaterioo Rink Company has found it necessary to depart somewhat from the prescribed programme laid down in the rules owing to the impera- tive arrangements necessary to accom- modate the rockey team. To-night and Saturday p.f ggid evening there will be skating. qabhoelrey matches will likely take up1aitreahsy and Wednesday evening: of Bllibt week. Commuta .tion tickets in: be had on application out: the otfioe. yT fSIwATIoN 'RRANaniuo.---By first-class \housekeeper. Bit of recommendations Apply at this ti, . . --Miius M. M. Anthea was Was pre- sented on the eve of her departure for the NortlvWest 1.t'itr,1,k a beautifully bound volume of Whii11ier's poems by her fellow members-bf the Evangelical ‘0 hutch choir T --Among, those' In _t,_itiitijii,iiittttitt, 'dent was Dr. Ziegler, A. iiiiii'fN. ss Lizzie Ziegler of, [3119431 school atefr. He had just tit E {Wild thanking the electors for his election as school trustee. He putt' on his gloves and overcoat and was walking across the platform tliiaverBe hall when the crash came. He went down in the debris but was not soj;much as bruised. --Tht, Paul Fink inquest announced for Tuesday night, was again postponed until Tuesday, January 11th. --The regular young peoples' cottage prayer meeting will be held at Mr. J. B. Hagey’s, this Thursday evening. a--At the elections last Monday, Cralt submitted by-laws tpt market ex- tension, fire ball, hospital, Sewer and an electric fire alarm. The. by-laws were all defeated by majorities ranging from 25 to 214. -The sewer BrLsw, in Berlin defeated. The votes ti bd: for, against 360. :39 g; --Meesrs. Huuner and Crossley, the noted evangelists, are conducting meet. ings in Galt. CITY DRUG STORE, wsNrED.-Abst-eiass housekeeper Must; be well t%mended. Apply w this of%e.-tfut WANTED I will pay highest market price yellow beeswax. STRASSER & CO "te,' w WELL-MADE : l CLOTHING High-Glass Tailors, Furnishers and Hatters. 'osr.--ausisda//tl ee. 28, a. gentle- s_'sgorlfi watch 4 'in. Finder will raw ardesd by leaf; g at: Roos' Jewel- Perfect Fit, Good Goods and 1p:otPritoes1shet go with cash dealings are a, combine.- tiqn hard to beat. Come and join the combme. you are going to buy your FALL SUIT or OVERCOAT? Come to us anyway and See what we have. We can suit you and give yOu a perfect fit. Anpther thing we do besides fitting you is to sell you good goods. a the Totrlrey beam ay p.‘pd eve! sing. (1liFloelre: Bake up‘fgesday & g: of 28li)t week skets m: be had otfioe. ttf, :ATIoN {E ANTED.- :eeper. Bat of we at this .'iijiii,i, mTED.--A% st-cla be well riihmar l off1ee.---tf 'E, ts-tleads, (jst) ee. gold watch ¢%in. “dad by lean}; g l " N,, 1F Milfs Mg Store LocA.Lcsbiil, j (it Devitt's 500 lbs. Beeswax Have yo_u decid'efi where WATERLOO, ONT ntanation of ottieerg of Ger- ' No. 184 l, O. O. F. will 'fl,.. t Thursday evening in- ight “harder not to eoni1iet oeal 'e, “use W.R.Travers, lg Rpm" will conduct: the ...AT erlin was for, 308, for pure A SUCCESSFUL AriuurR,--The 5 h social of the series under the auspices of theladies of the Methodist church [ was held at the residence of ex-Mayor Snyder, on George street, last Tuesday evening, and proved one of the most enjoyable events of the season. These socials, which were inaugurated princi- pally for the promotion of sociability among the younger people of our town, and the elder ones as well, and are open to all who desire to come, have grown greatly in popularity and the gnthering at the exalayotr's on Tuesday ‘ night/seemed to be the climax of all the seems held thus far, Mrs. Snyder and family had left nothing undone l that would contribute to the enjoyment of the evening and their efforts were thoroughly appreciated. During the course of the evening Miss Grace Rogers, who is a student at the Toronto Conservatory of Music, rendered a number Att vomtradleotitmsr, in a pleas- ing manner, while Mr. A. B. MeBride's humotomrieoitation taken from one of Mark Twain’s popular works, scored a decided bit. The Misses L. Bruce, S. Bricker and A. B. Bean else contri- buted a. number of vocal selections which were well received. Miss Clara lb'nider and Emma. Bean gave several Innmbers on the piano in their usual able manner. Refreshments Pwere seemed Misstep evenin8-__ l f FAMILY GATHERING --Mr. and Mro. Jos ph Sander had a gathering of their children and grand-children at: River- bank on Thursday afternoon, Dee, 30th last. Sixty-four children and grand- children were present, and a most; en- joyable social time was spent. Among those present from Waterloo were Mr. and Mrs, Thos Hilliard, Dr. and Mrs. Hilliard, Mr. and Mrs. M. Devitt, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown, Berlin The aged couple, both of whom are:now in their 76th year, are still hale and hearty. CLASSES 1tEsrruEry.--Mr. 1i'.Wssrrirog- ton of Toronto, resumed his classes in vocal music at the Y. M. C, A. rooms', Berlin, on Tuesday, after a short vaca- tion, We understand it is the inten- tion of Mr.Warringtou to give a pupils' corxcert some time about February 8th, and that his class have now a. splendid lust of part. songs, etc. in course of pre- paration. From what we have heard the musical programme to be rendered on the occasion will eclipse anything of its kind ever heard in the Twin City, WATERLOO To THE Fomo,-Mr, J. B. Snider made a shipment of a carlosd of offiee desks last week to Nieolaeff', a port on the Black Sea, Southern Russ- ia, This is the first cargo ever shipped from Waterloo station to Russia. The factory has been very busy of late, During December the men were work- ing overtime to keep pace with the orders. Mr. Snider has established connections with a number of foreign countries and goods are shipped regu- larly to Liverpool, England, and Cape Colony in South Africa. DEATH or MRS. Brscm3Emuwsu.--' The many friends of Mrs. D. Buckber- rough will be grieved to hear of her death, which took place on Tuesday noon. She had been an invalid for a quarter of a century. A few days ago she contracted a heavy cold, which she was unable to shake off. The end came very sudnenly, however, and her near relatives were not expecting it. She bore her long illness with Christ- ian fortitude and resignation and was in the midst of her pains always happy and cheerful. She was a sister to Mr. C. M. Taylor, the well known insur- ance man, and was married to Mr. D, Backberrongh over fi?tsy years ago. She had attained the ripe old age of 78 years and 22 days, The funeral will take place tomorrow (Friday) at 2 o'cloek p.m. at the residence, Wil.. liam street. After a short service' at the house the remains will be interred in Mount Hope cemetery. A memorial service will be held in the Waterloo Methodist church next Sunday even- ing at 7 o’clock. OFFICERS Emsxyrmo,-The annual meeting of the Waterloo County Law Association was' held at the Library in the Court House on Tuesday after- noon, Alexander Miller Q C.Preeideut, in the chair. The following officers were elected for the current year: Hon. Pres., His Honor, Judge Chisholm ; Pres " W. II Bowlby, Q, l Vice Pres., Alex. Miller Q l Trustees, I? G Allenby, E P Clement. W M Reade, 0 Bitzer, W S Turnbull, C R Hamm- ing; Secy Trees and L1brarian,J B Dalzell; Auditors, JO Height, II J Sims. TRACT SOCIETY MEETING - A meeting of the Waterloo Branch of the Upper Canada Tract Society will be held in the Presbyterian church next; Friday evening, commencing at 8 o'eloelr. Rev. Dr. Moffat, of Toronto, will be present; to deliver one of his interesting talks on the aims and pro- gress of the society. A musical pro- gramme has been arranged for, and a profitable meeting is expected. It will be in the form of a union service, and everybody is cordially invited. ENJOYED THE HosPrTAinatr--Over one hundred of the young people of our in honored the kind invitation of y f/ Erly to spend New Year's even- ing at her residence on King street,and partake of her hospitality. The rooms were fairly packed with young people, and none will have reason to regret their beginning of the year 1898 Various amusements were indulged in, and taken altogether it was an evening full of enjoyment to everyone present. The hostess, however, did not stop with the mental meau,burprovided for their other physical appetites as well, a splendid oyster supper being included in the evening programme. Waterloo County Chronicle, Thurisday, January tt It9S7---Page 5 An iceboat went through the ice on Hamilton Bay, throwipg seven people into the water, Mist' . . Jfall narrowly escaped oi,t,ii,'if,l!llsti,if,te MFoggatttttqtimee hattak1etkegeetisiaet Toronto, Dee. Slat 1897. President. The chair, a most elegant one, finished in mahogany and upholstered in heavy curduroy was manufactured by Messrs, Snyder, Boos & Co. of this town. The I OF. have elected the follow ing offieers for 1898 l C.D.-Robert Stewart. CR.--Robert Cornish. V.C.R.-Thos. Wenzel. Fin. See. --J ohn A. Bellman. Bee. 8ec.-)ii Frey. Treas,--Adam Mayer. Chap.--hlilton Weaver. Sen. W.-Aaron Musselman, Jun. W.-George George. ' Sen. B.--James Watson. Jun. B.-Joseph Mickus. You have been for many years with th s Company and your services have always been appreciated as you took a warm inter. est in the Company and in Four offiee asso- ciates and were always willing to assist both by word andpieed so that in parting we a'sk you to accept this easy chair as a souvenir and we hope you may long be enabled to en- joy its ease and comfort and have health to be, as heretofore, a comfort to your parents and other relatives and a. f iend and guide to all those with, whom you come in contact. On behalf of the mandgement of the Meir eantile Fire Insurance Company, ,, Jas. Loogm, __ Miss Mildred Irffinger, of Detroit), is visiting her brother, Mr. Fred BOE- ingnr of this town. Miss A. J. Watson, returned to her home in Toronto Mter spending the New Year's holidays in town the guest of Miss Bean. Miss Ella Bechtel, of Hamilton, spent: the New Year's holidays with her mother, Mrs. L Bechtel. Mr. Thea. S. Stone, who left this county for Clearwater, Manitoba, some years ago is renewing acquaintances in the vicinity. Mr, Stone has prospered since going to the Prairie Province, and although it is but 5 years since he left our good old county he is now proprietor ofa large 500 ucre farm He reports good yields in grain during tme past, season, he himself having over 300 acres in wheat. on behalf of the management of the “Mer- cantile Fire Insurance Company" our regret that you have seen iit to resign yo posi- tion in our service, but it is some $151133- tion to us to know that it is not through any dislike to the work or the assoeiationsrbut only from your own high standard of duty to your relatives and especially to your aged mother. Miss Helen Buckbeppough Presented With a Highly Complimentary Ad. dress and an Elegant Arm-Chair. Miss Helen Buckberrough severed her connection with the Mercantile staff with the close of the year, in ord- er that she might the better discharge her duty towards her aged mother whose health had for a long time been in a precarious state. Her long and faithful services to the Company were suitably recognized by the manage- ment in the presentation of the follow. ing highly complimentary address ac- companied by a handsome easy ch sir. Miss Clara. Beger of New Hamburg is spending a few days in town. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bean of Hays- ville visited relatives in town last Thursday. Mr. Scbramm, inventor of the Schramm water guard, Toronto, spent a few days at; the residence of Mr, L Engelhardt during the past week. Mrs. W. Brodie visited friends in town this week. Miss Rose Lxschinger and Miss M. McDermott accompanied by Mr. C. Lvschinger of E'mira were in town on Monday. Mrs. (Dr) Hostetter, of Toronto, spent New Year's Day with her sister, Mrs Spady. Mr. Babb. McIntyre of Toronto, spent Sunday under the parental roof. Mr. David Johnston and wife, of Seaforth, spent Sunday with his sister here, Mrs. J. M. Muir. Mr. John Ritzer and family spent: New Year’s day in Galt, Mr.Amos Snider, of May City, Iowa is visiting friends and relatives in Wat- erloo and vicinity, He reports times as fairly good in the west. Miss Dairy Dechert of PLisley, is the guest of Mrs. C. Ritrtershaus. Miss Aggie Howie left on Tuesday on a. visit to friends in Guelph. Miss Edith Hagey, daughter of Mr. Joseph Hagey, Reeve of Waterloo Tp., is visiting friends in town. . Miss Ettie Honsberger, of Maline, Mich., is the guest of Miss Hellman, Berlin, Messrs. Ezra and Harvey Fry of Guelph Collegiate Jmstitute, called on friends in town on Monday. Mr. John Riehl and the Misses Ed. na and Emma Snider of Hamilton, spent Thursday with friends in town, ADDRESS Dear Miss Buckberrougl} '. The Misses Heintzmnn and Mr. Heimzman, who spent: thew New Year's holidays at Mrs, J. Killer'g, re- turned to their home in Toronto on Tuesday. " Mr. and Miss Howell, of Picton, Prince Edward County, are the guests of their uncle. Rev. J. E. Howell. Mr.Benjamin Keller of Logan,Micb., is visiting old friends in Heidelberg and vicinity. m has been in Michigan for thirty-two years and reports that times are improving. Waterloo Court No. 796 I.O.F. PERSONAL AN D SO CIA L PRESENTATION. I desire to express Lectur’e Course. The Epworth heague of the Metho- dist church has just inaugurated a lecture course comprising three lectures to be delivered during the next three months. The first lecture of the series will be delivered by Rev. A, L Snyder in the auditorium of the church next Monday evening, January 10th, the subject in hand being "A woman's tongue." Mr. Snyder has received very flattering press notices wherever he has appeared. The following speci- men is a comment on his lesture at Guild St. Church, St. Thomas: "Rev. Snyder gave his new lecture to one of the largest, if not the largest, congre- gation that ever convened in the Guild church. The lecture was a model one, made up of wisdom, wit and pathos. For one hour and forty minutes the speaker held the attention of over 300 people. Many of them had to stand during the lecture and they appearei to be willing to stand another hour, such was the interest. If any of the brethren imagine that the day for long speeches or lectures is past,just get Mr. Snyder to lecture on "A Woman’s J'ongtrtrs1yy) they will be convinced thtrti/tit,iiiiiitttioent when the enter- Are you with us this year ; Now is a good time to begin ; use- less to delay longer. A Cordial Welcome to all, Resolve to buy of us and you will never regret in Berlin beat the Bank orToronto in a hockey game in Berlin on New Year’s day. The score was 6 to 2, The at. tendance was 2,000. The Berlm Hockey team went; to Guelph on Tuesday night, and defeated the Victories of the Royal City by 4 goals to 0. The "cracker jaek" National Hockey team of Guelph has not yet proved it. self what it was cracked up to be, At the Waterloo rink on Monday night they proved the deadest kind of game for the locals. The playing was sharp from the minute referee W. Dixon gave the starting signal until the finish, The Waterloo's were considerably crip- pled by the absence of Captain Ed: Seagram and 1lookey Dixon who were both under the weather as a result of Friday night’s match at Guelph. Nor- man Seagram and Tommy Morrow of the' junior seven replaced them. Waterloo scored three games in the first half against one of the visitors, notwithstanding the nationals were al- ways kept on the deiensis e. In the second half Waterloo played a more aggressive game than during the first, and it seemed to he nothing but one long continued siege of the visitors cit- adel. But as far as scoring was con- cerned Waterloo seemed deatimd to have the hardest kind of hard luck as only once more were they able to get the puck through their orr. onents posts, the score standing 4 games to 1 in favor of Waterloo when time was called. The teams were as follows: Jot, Seagram, Wsterloo's invincible cover point is getting back to his old time shape. The Nationals were outclassed. Grindy Forrester and Norm Seagram exchanged positions in the second half. A good deal of money seems to be in circulation as to the outcome of the big hockey game between the locals and Berlin in the latter town tonight). Waterloo-goal, Forrester; point, Morrow; cover point, Joe Seagram; forwards, Liditon, Hendry, Farrel, Norm Seegram. Reieree--W. Dixon, Waterloo. Notes. Little Liffiton is fast; getting into the game. He is speedy, is a clean player and is like the man who is always found in the right place. We understand a. prominent local sport accepted a bluff of a Berliner last night) for an even hundred on ttrniglst's game. Mitchell, who guarded the posts for Guelph, pat up a brilliant game. Berlin meets its Waterloo to-night, Thursday, Jan. (Uh, at the Berlin Rink, Howell, Waterloo's point, has re- turned home tp Paris, owing no parent- al interference. Owing to indisspoisitsion Captain Sea- gram didn't play in Monday's game but was there taking notes instead. Nationals of Guelph-goul,Mttchell; point, Morrison ; cover point, Davis; forwards, Frank, Lau0ton,Egsnsiryslr, i898 The Natlonals Dead Game for' the Locals. May we have a great many happy surprises in store for you. We can aid you in this direct- ion for all our customers are happy ones. We give them the worth of their money every time at the Old Reliable Storeo THE CHURCHES. SPORTS. J. UFFELMAN N. JANUARY ANNisre2?.1,s best Lite ot Her Majesty have seen," writes Lord Lorne about "queen Victoria.” Agents make tire dollars daily. Otrrdit free. BRhDLEY.aARRg; TEEN CO..lei THE Annual Meeting of the North Waterloo Electoral District tgge11k,1htl, Society will be held at the Town all, Berlin, on Wednesday, J an. 19th, 1898, WANTED The North Waterloo Agricultural Society Wagglgo, Dec; 29th,,189t,. copy. at the hour of 12 o'oloclr, noon. in the Com- pany's office, Waterloo, for the purpose of receiving the Annual Report, and the election of four directors. By order of the Board. C. M. TA¥LOR. Annual Meeting The 35th Annual Meeting of the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held on SATURDAY, JAN. 22ND, 1898, TERMS CASH AND PRICES RIGHT, THE WATERLUU MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. We thank our numerous Patrons of the town and county of Water- loo lor their very liberal support they gave us during 1897. N returning my best thanks to 1 the public for the patronage they have given me for the past year, I wish to let them know that during the coming year the jewellery stock will be larger and better assorted than ever. The prices will be found the lowest possible consistent with first class quality and workmanship. This is your last chance before Christ, mas to buy any presents. Come and ex amine our stock of have done it. Our aim in 1898 is to do still a little better. We shall insist on selling strictly for Cash, knowing this to be better for all concerned. Orders by mail prompt- ly attended to. ED cr.. RODS, Bibles Xmas Cards Calenders Story Books Fancy Goods Toys, Purses Albums, Games Sleighs, etc., etc. Good Goods I wish them one and all a pros- perous and Happy New Year. R. fl, BECKER ' 00., Holiday Gifts THANKS Martin Bros, Watchmaker and Jeweler. WATERLOO, ONT. lndustrious Men of Character. THE LIN SCOTT COMPANY, TORONTO. 'fuirrEtiGiiirGii Berhn papers please 52-dt (SUCCESSORS TO A.L.KUMPF) Waterloo, Ont. ANNUAL MEETING. 1898 ..AND... --OF-- Low Prices Secretary. T0 l)()lillllll(l BROS j, We Want fl Crowd assortment in the various _:" Departments. . sf DRY GOODS? READY - MADE ' CLOTHING, BOOTS AND ',,_"',' SHOES, MILLINERY, HATS . AND CAPS AND GROCER I IES A‘Tliseount of 20 Wat l Dollar’s Worth Biggest Genuine Sale And a big crowd rand lif values p, are of any avail the next six weeks will see Doering Bros. store the liveliest place in the County. A To meet heavy payments Ina- turing in February l Ever held tin this county. Do not miss this opportunity of' se- curing manyllines at less than wholesale price. The stock is large, in tact too large-an abun- will be allowed on all Cash Pur- chases Of $1.00 and over. What is our loss will be your gain. _ No prices raised, no goods re- served, no goods excepted. This 20 per cent. discount for cash applies to everything in the store. Moreover, many lines at reduced§prices This is beyond all doubt the . RAISE ...OF.. MONEY .Waterl Goods For 806