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â€"Mr. A, Weselob, Borlin‘s enterâ€" prising shoe man has decided to drop the grocery department which he has been running in conjunction with his mammoth shoe business for some time past and will instead utilize both stores for an exclusive shoe trade. With this latest addition to his already large business, _ Mr, Weseloh has made himâ€" self one of the most extensive dealer in shoes in Western Ontario, â€"Among t «close of the Monday was mer bonus by din, â€"Mrs. (Dr.) Binghamihas been reâ€" moved to the Gilt Ho«pital, â€"Call at Hasonflug‘s and see bow you can get your children‘s school books free. ; â€"The ladies belonging to the Hosâ€" pital Auxiliary are requested to make collections as soon as possible. â€"Don‘t forget the. meeting of the Farmers‘ Institute ab Berlifito morrow (Friday) afternoon and eveming. An excellent programme has been provided. â€"Jobn J Berlin gaol _ is trate _ barness fron: falo robe fro WANTED Devitt s CITY DRUG STORE, Ssmm WELLâ€"MADE : : CLOTHING STRASSER 8&C T will pay highest market price yellow beeswax. Highâ€"Class Tailors, Perfect Fit, Good Goods and Low Fricesthat go with cash dealings aro a combina: tion hard to beat. Gome and join the combine. _ 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. ‘Another thing we do besides fitting you is to sell you good goods. LOCAL NEWsS.â€" Devitt‘s Dius Store 500 lbs. Bet Have you decided where WATERLOO, ONT. Furnishers and Hatters. for pure OrricErs Enrcrrp.â€"A meeting of the shareholders of the Waterloo Rink Co. was held at the Rink on Eriday evening to elect directors to carry on the business of the Company. The atâ€" tendance of shareholders was large. Mr. F. H»ight occupied the chair and . W. Wells acted «s Secretary. The following gentlemen were chosen dirâ€" ectors : Ed. Seagram, O. W. Wells, Frank Haight, J. C. Haight, C. N. Hu ther, George Bruce and H. W.Raos. The directors met subsequently and elected Mr. Frank Haight, President, Mr. C. W. Wells, Secretary and H. W. Roos, Treasurer. _ G>od of this town put i1 a gasuline enâ€" gise about a week ago which so far has given good satisfaction. The machine, it seems to us should prove an invaluâ€" able invention for the use of farmers and where it could be utilized for runâ€" ning light machinery suach as cream separators in ceses where eleciric powâ€" er cannot be bad.. Mr. Good informs us that it can be operated at a very small cost. Hosprratr Auximiary Mrstingâ€"A meeting of the Ladies‘ Hospital Aux Wiary will be held on Friday afternoon at the Hospital av 3 u‘clock. _ [mportâ€" ant busine:s will come Lefore the meeting and all the ladies are urgently requested to be present. â€"Mr. W. H. Leeson, proprietor of The Cheap Sâ€"ore, Beriin, is advertising a lot of old lines and odd sizes of shoes and overshoes, on the front page of this issue, which he is clearing out, regardâ€" less of cost, to make room for spring goods. If you want to get good shoes for almost nothing, that is the place to go. Virat Spattstics.â€"J. L Wideman, division reâ€" trar of Woolwich, reports th«t cur: s 1897 there were 1377birtbs, _ Mrs. F. Colquhoun held her annual "At Home" in connéétion. with her class of young men on Fridayâ€"evening of last week. A very enjoyable evenâ€" ing was spent by about fifty. young men and their eldest sisters, who had been kindiy invited to accompany them. Among those present from a distance were Miss Hannah Carruthers of Toâ€" ronto, Mr. Woods of the firm of Woods & Taylor, Galt, and Mr. J. T. McLean, Secretary of the Y. M.0.A., Galt. 52 deaths a=d 30 marriages in that municip«lity. Of those born 75 were males and 62 females, and of deaths 31 were males and 21 females. "SupsortsEr® "â€"In reply to "Sub scriber‘s" question we understand that there is very little shipping done direct to England from this county. John Scotb of Galt isjthe only shipper that engages io it and that only on rare 0câ€" casions. A number of farmers‘ syndiâ€" cates bave beer shipping to the old country. _ Most of our local buyers inâ€" clading Scott of Galt, Hallman & Tilt of Roseville, Good of Waterloo and O‘â€" Neill of Elmira have been buyiung catâ€" tle from time to time for the larger export ficms anrd might be classed as indirect_shippers, CaA ounrr_ Examx â€"M.. E. H. Waterloo County Chronicle, Thursday , The new church is a substantial brick structure, Gothic in style, 46x26 feet with chancel at the rear 20x26 feet and miuesier‘s vestry, and presents a very neat appearance. It has a seatâ€" ing caprcity of about 200. The cost, we understand, was about $3,300, of which $1,725 was subscribed before the op ning. The collectiors last Sunâ€" day amounted to $125, which leaves the net ir debtedness $1,450. D. D., Lord Bishop of Huron, who preached morniog and evening and addressed the Sundayâ€"school chi‘dren in the afécrucon,. In the morning the Bishop chose for his text Matthew 2 : 2 ‘For we have seen His star in the east and are coms to worship Him." The sermon was a most impressive one asd was listened to by the large congregaâ€" tion present with the closest attention In the evening he chose for his text Rev. 5 : 20 "Bebold T stand at the door ard Knock," the words upon which he founded a very strong discourse, thorâ€" ough‘y evangelist‘ic in its character, urging up n his hearers the necessity first of all of having the heart right with Gud.. The attendance was very large in the evening, seats, aisles and chancel all being crowded to their utmost capaâ€" city aud hundreds being turned away for want of even standing room. The alttendance at the Sunday school meetâ€" ing in the afternoon was also good and the Bisbhop adddressed the chi‘dren in a very suitable manner. The Church of the Holy Saviour Forâ€" mally Opened on Sunday Last by Right Rev. Rishop Baldwin. The new Anglican cburch on All n street was formally opened last Sunday by Right Rev. Maurice S. Baldwin. The members of this religious boily are to be congratulated upon thâ€"ir pluck in undertaking the erection cf a kouse of worsbip, and upon the neat and commodious structure which has crowned their efforts. The opening services will be countinued the next three Sundays. J. Cardy J. Lillie T. Spalding W. Spalding. skip . .23 J. Meston J. A. Davidson A. Congalton J. Colson, skip E. Colgate J. Anderson A. Robertson H. Turner, skip... .13 The opening services in connection with the church of _the Holy Saviour will be continued next Sunday, January 23rd. The following will be the order of services ; Morning prayer and Litany at 11 a m ; Evensong at 7 p m. The Rev_ John Ridley, Rural Dean of Waterloo, will preach at both services. Offertory on behalf of the building fand of the new church. Notes, Knox church congregation, Galt, purpose fixing the stipend of the minisâ€" ter at $2500. The late pastor received $3000. Rev. W. H. Hincks, LL B. pastor of the Queen street Methodist church, Toronto, preached the educational serâ€" mons in the Trinity Methodist church, Berlin, last Sunday evening. On Monâ€" day evening he delivered his lecture, "To and Fro in Paris," which proved highly interesting and was listened to with rapt attention. Guelph Uoion. G. McPherson A. F. H. Jones Dr. Savage F. C. Burr, skip...11 Four rinks of the Guelph Union Curling COlub contested for honmors with an equal number of rinks selected from the ranks of the Waterloo Ourling Club. Fifteen ends were played, re: sulting in favor of the visitors by 31 shots. Considering that Waterloo‘s team was composed of both curlers and proselytes, the o‘d local sklps handled their men_very well. A splendid supper was served by Mine Host Lowis at the Alexander House after the game. The scores were as follows : P. G. _ Brother V. M. Berlet. N. G. *__A. B. McBride. v. G. tS SR â€"Ritz. Secretary "_ C€. Moogk. Treasurer " _ C. A. Hachnel. Warden _ "_F. Hughes. Con,. _ John Hemmerly. . Chap. «* C. H. Froehlich. R.S. N.G. "_ Fred Keil LS. N.G. _ Alva Devitt. R.S. V.G. "* _ Henry W. Roos. L.S. V.G. " _ Geo. Friedrich. R._§.â€"8.. ‘* â€"_Ed. J. Roos, L. 8.8. â€""~ â€"Wm. Hogg. _/ 17 G. 4* ___W. M. Reade. 0.G. <©____W, Miclke. The annual report as read by the secretary shows the local society to be in a flourishing condition;after all the Rev. Dr. Burwasb, of Victoria U aniâ€" versity, Toronto, preached the educaâ€" tional sermons in the Methodist church, Waterloo, last Sunday, both morning and evening. _ The doctor‘s sermons at both services were of an educational character, and were powerful exposiâ€" tions of the attitude of the church on the education of the rising generation. The congregation, especially abt the evening service was very largo. The collections during the day in aid of the educational fund were in excess of the collections last year. The annual installation of officers of Germania Lodge No. 184, I. 0. O. F., iook place last Thursday evening, D D. G.M. Travers of Berlin, officiating. There was a large attendance. Followâ€" ing are the Total. ... ... .64 Total .. Majority for Guelph Union, 31 shots. Guelph Curlers Beat Waterloo N. G. = â€" K. Â¥.G. *â€"â€"R Secretary ‘"* 6. Treasurer " _ C. Warden _" _ F. Con. * â€"â€"Ic Chap. «â€" â€"C. RSN.G. «_ T LSN.G._â€" ‘+â€"â€"A Ris. â€"v.C. * _ H L8.Yv.G. " G Raâ€"sâ€"s. * â€"F L. 8. S. * M 1 G. t o Ww 0.G. tC â€" W CHURCH OPENING I. Q. 0. E. Installation. THE CHURCHES. Church of England CURLING. OFFICERS 17 Waterloo. W. Hodgins C. N. Huether W. L. Gibson W. Hogg. skip...10 W. Carthew, J. Haight «i F. Haight J. Hespeler, skip 11 R. J. M. Webbe F. Hughes J. Lociie «4 G. Bruce, skip...6 J. B. Snider H.° W. Roos W. Wells (Geo. Moore, skip 6 ..33 reliable store of c 6 5on 0 000 on ns s d oo oi n en ioi t h0 c o enc t in e n t i SE S O 2 C 2o B oE oo on io a n oo ts e 9 oi n o o9 9t ns 6+ o+ ooo oo o i oo e on n o ie Boys‘ Underwear, Hoisery, Gloves, Ladies‘ Mantles, Furs, Capes, Right, The Qualities are Right. The Varisties are Right at the Corsets, Ties, Cuffs, Collars, Carpets, Curtains, Table Linens, Boots and Shoes. Groceries, Hats and Caps. To Supply Your Needs. The Prices are Right, WATERLOO HORTIâ€" CULTURAL SOOIETY. The thbird annual meeting of the Town of Waterloo Horticultural Socâ€" iety was held on Wedresday evening, January 12tb, 1898, in the Old Council Chamber. On the 25th and 26th August the Annual Free Exhibition of Fruit, Flowers, and vegeâ€" tables was held in the Town Hall here, and was fully as successful as any of the former ones. _ The interest manifested and the inâ€" creaseofexhibits prove that our societyis doing a good educatio al work for Horticulture in this place, and also that a free Exhibition is one of the best means to that end. We deâ€" sire to thank all those whko so willingly asâ€" sisted, and especially the ladies for the arrangment of exhibits, the effect of which was so mu h â€"admired. % On the 23rd March last the Fruit Growers‘ Association sent Alex. McNeill of Windsor, who delivered a Lecture in the Town Hall here on How to grow and care for House Plants to a large and appreciative audience. Your Directors in making their Third Annual Report have great pleasure in conâ€" gratulating the members on the continue:l success of the soceity, our membership havâ€" inw increased to 155 the past year, each of whom received the "Canadian Horticulturâ€" ist" and Bound Report and we distributed in premiums,67 Plum Trees, 67 Cherry ditto, 37 Pear ditto, 416 Raspberry Plants, 25 Japan Lilacs, 79iJapan Lilies, 37 Hydrangeas, 37 Berberis,37 Roses, 612 House Plants and 18â€" 60 hyacinth bulbs. Mr. James Lockie, the President, occupied the chair, The secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were confirmed. The Directors‘ Report, which is subjoined, was read by the President and the financsial statement by the Secretary. The reâ€" ports were adopted. The following officsers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Jas. Lockie ; 1st Viceâ€"President, George Bolduc ; 2nd Vice President, Mrs. P. Hohmeier ; Directors, Mrs. P. Gleiser, Mrs. J. B. Hughes, Miss M. Bruce, C. M. Taylor, J. H. Roos, A. Weidenhammer, J. M. Muir, Wm. Raymo, J. H. Winkler ; Secretaryâ€"Treasurer, J. H. Winkler ; Auditers, Geo. Davidson and L _ W Shubh. On the 15th and 16th December the Annual Meeting of the Ontario Fruit Growâ€" ers Association was held in the Town Hall here. Bsides the President, Viceâ€"President and Directors, there were present Profs: Saunders, Fletcher, and Robertson of the Experimental Farm, Ottawa, Prof. Hutt, Ontâ€" ario Agricultural College, Guelph, C C; James, Deputy Minister Toronto, Prof. Taft of the Agricultural Ccllege, Michigan, and many others. ‘The papers and discussions were most interesting and valuable, such as "Spraying of Fruit Trees and its results," ©How to place Fruit in the markets of Britâ€" ain in the best condition, by a system of cold storage, and the reslt of experiments in this direction," "The much dreaded pest, the San Jose Scale, the best remedy and means of eradicating it,‘ ‘How to maintain the fertilityJof Orchards," besides reports on new fruits and varieties &c. &c. These subâ€" jects were fully and ably discussed by men who thoroughly understood them, and had the faculty of putting their ideas in terse, plain language. We regret the small attendâ€" dance of our local farmers (owing, no doubt, to the bad roads) as we are certain they would have been largely benefited by the discussions. . A full report of the whole proâ€" ceedings will be printed in the Bound Report sent to subscribers; this alo e will be worth the subscr.ption of $1.00. The Reports of the Secretary Treasurer and Auditors are before you and will, we trust, be found Ssatâ€" isfactory, and we hope our successors in ofâ€" fice may continue to increase the usefulness of this Society, and its benefits to this town and neighborhood. obligations of the past yearhad been met, there was still a balance to the good. After the installations had been duly made and the business of the meeting all disposed 3f, the members adjourned to the Market Hotel, where a splendid repast, prepared especially for the ocâ€" casion, was served up by the genial host, Mr. Schmidt. _ The evening‘s fesâ€" tivities were were brought to a close at a seasonable hour. Many of the striking engineers in Great Britain are returning to work. Waterloo, Jan. 12, 1898. Financial Report. RECEIPTS. Balance on hand from 1896. ... . Members‘ fees.............1+... Government grant ............ Sale of bulbs, trees and shrubs. . For trees,shrubs, plants and bulbs. $ 165.01 Fruit Growers‘ Association........ 124.00 Printing,advertising,freight,postage _ 31.56 Balance on hand....... .........._ 4270 Total Total Ye Who Need Dress Goods, Suits. Overcoats, Men‘s and Is ready to Consider Your Needs. COME YE NEEDY ANNUAL MEETING. DIRECTORS‘ REPORT By order of the Board JamEs LoCKIE, President. EXPENDITURE J. UFFELMANN J . ... $â€" 53.07 sc 1568.00 1. 136.00 se x 19.20 oâ€"0â€"00â€"0â€"0â€"0â€"0.0â€"0â€"0â€"0â€" 026 on e oo En co o p o2 B 00000060 â€" $363.27 $363.27 We thank our numerous Patrons of the town and county of Waterâ€" loo for their very liberal support they gave us during 1897. 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 promptâ€" ly attended to. Fancy Goods Toys, Books,Stationery, School and Office supplies, Wall Paper, Sleighs, etc., etc. W. H. BECKER & C0., TH A NKS Good Goods Always Coming TERMS CASH AND PRICES RIGHT 6 Per Cent. Discount onl sied . U â€" snv on o9 es THE WATERLOO MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. SATURDAY, JAN. 22ND, 1898, at the hour of 12 o‘clock, 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. 10 Per Cent. Discount Until March 1st. Waterloo Water Works Company Dominion of C&nada.}ss ‘ 'WE, JY Province of Ontario & Clarke, J. F. Moffett, H. C. Hodgkins, Trustees of Waterloo Water â€" Works Company and a majority thereof, and the said J. V. Jlarke being President of said Company, do hereby certify and report : . xo e S Swoarnltéo before me this 13th day of Jan., 1808 The 35th Annual Meeting Of the W aterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held Waterloo, Dec. 29th, 1897. _ Thatthe whole amount ‘has been issued in payment for property necessary for the Comâ€" pany‘s business ; _ _ _ _0 â€" _ 3 ~That the Capital Stock of said Company is thirty thousand ($30.000) dollars: : se J. V. Clarke H.C. Hodgkins > Trustees. J. F. Moffett State of New York 1gg: City and County of New York j ®7* J, V. Clarke, being duly sworn says : That he is President of said WaterlOo Water Works Company and that the foregoing Anruil Reâ€" port is true to the best of his knowledge, inâ€" formation and belief. § Bamernfreund and Berlin papers please copy. 92â€"4t â€" That the existing debts of the Company do 30{;} exceed Twentyâ€"two thousand ($22,000) lollars. 5 aer = WITNESS our hands this 3rd day of Janâ€" ary, 1898, se e Annual Report Martin Bros, Watchmaker and Jeweler. WATERLOO, ONT. New goods arrive daily so you may be convinced that we have always the latest styles and new stock. Before buyâ€" ing come and see our line of on all cash sales of NICKEL on Silver and Gold Watches, Clocks, Jewellery and Silverâ€" ware, . Knives, Forks and Spoons, etc., etc., WATCHES and when stock will be taken. Central Block. 20, 1898â€"Page & To Regard Your Needs (SUCCESSORS TO A.LKUMPFE) Waterloo, Ont. ANNUAL MEETING, nâ€"r=AND . + â€" OF THE â€" QTTOZANKER. jr. Low Prices The Goods are C, M. TAYLOR, Becretary. __ _ Notary Publio New York, Co. No. 2., J. V. Clarke President, T{ A Discount of 20 per cent. A Dollar‘s Worth Biggest Genuine Sale DRY GOODS, READY â€" MADE CLOTHI NG, BOOTS â€" AND SHOES, MILLINERY, HATS AND CAPS AND GROCHERâ€" IES We Want a Growd DOERING BROS P o o o e n o o e e e o l o e o s To meet heavy payments maâ€" turing in February will be allowed on all Cash Purâ€" chases of $1.00 and over. What is our loss willbe your gain. No prices raised, no goods reâ€" 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 Ever held fin this county. Do not miss thisop portunity of seâ€" curing many lines at less than wholesale price. The stock is large, in fact too largeâ€"â€"an abunâ€" dant assortment in the various Departments. And a big crowd ; and lif values are of any avail the next six weeks will see Doering Bros. store the liveliest place in the County. RAISE 7y â€"OH .!@, NONEY Goods For 80e Waterloo.