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This young life assurance company" is displaying signs of vigorous growth under its present careful and economi-n cal management. At the annual meet-' ing held yesterday the directors were able to present; a. highly favorable re- port. The surplus over all liabilities is now $17,277.80. The amount of assurance in force at the close of the year was $2,649,873 under 2121 policies. The death claims under eight policies were $11,000, which were promptly paid, The company is now tirmly established in the ooniidenee of the-people and is entering on the high road to prosperity. The Canadian Paeifie Railway an- nounce that their direct cable connec- tion between Halifax and Jamaica is now ogen for busxuess. Jas.P. Phln, the Ghotee of the Liber. a1 Convention. Gait, Jan. 3L--At the Liberal Con. vention held here to-day, Mr. J as. P. Phin of Hespeler, was chosen after a close oontest, as standard bearer for Liberals in tho coming election for the Ontario Legislative Assembly. . The Government has a-clean record and invites the fullest scrutiny and criticism of its acts. Liberals all over the country, who value honest and effieient administration are proud of the Ontario Government. The elect- ors of Ontario we believe will once more triumphantly return the present Administration to power. We can hardly conceive of the possibility of the defeat of such an excellent business Government as the present one by any body of intelligent electors. Still, there are forces at work which make for disintegration in the Liberal party in some ridings. Load rivalries and jealousies may in some cases allow the election of an opponent in strong Lib- eral constituencies; and it behoves the members of the Liberal party to sink for the time being their petty [differen- ces and heartily unitein the support of the present effident Hardy Administra- tion. . The Finance Minister has received the deposit of $250,000 from Messrs. Mann dr, McKenzie, being the security stipulated for in their contract for con- structing a winter road and a railway from the Stickine River to Teslin Lake. Mr. McKenzie goes to England in a few days to finanee bis Yukon railway scheme. He says that he has no rela- tion with the C. P. R. beyond traf% arrangements, Mr. Mann is now on his way to the Paeifie troast to start operations, Other meetings in various parts of the riding will be held of which 'due announcement will be made. The Ontario Legislature was dissolv- ed last; Saturday. The write for the new elections were issued yesterday. Nominations will take place on Tues- day, February Mad, and the elections on Tuesday, March Ist. Fhe cam- paign will therefore be short and decisive. Notiise of changes must be left at this office not later than Saturday noon. The copy:tor changes must be left n//t'"'iii""t"l,"r _ than Tuesday noon. Casual Advertise. -EifviFiGiErrutxw reasonable, and will be made known on awhcation Subscription SI. CO per in advance 1150 if not so paid: his): class printing, English and German, In slugs brmgth _ _ _ - MM- _ Waterloo County Chronicle. Reform Meetings ruary 7th, 1898. Bloomingdale - Hummel’s Hall, Tuesday, February 8th, 1898. Wiriterbourne--Leeture Room, Wednesday, February 9th, 1898. C. BITZER,, ELF. CLEMENT Secretary. President. Hawksvine-Dietrieh's Hall, Monday, Feb. West Montrose-Hall, Thursday, February 10th, 1898. _ F1orada1e---iddiek's; Hall, Friday, Feb- ruary 11th, 1898. St. Jacobs-Old School House, Saturday, February 12th, 1898. AIHhe above meetings will be- gin at _7.3o'p.m. Meetings in the interest of Dr. L B. Clemens, the Liberal candi- date for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, will be held as lollows: DISSOLUTION 0F PARLIA- MENT. DAVID BEAN, Proprietor, W'eeklyl Newspaper published every Thurs day morning. meat accegte eachwee THE DOMINION LIFE. 'EDITORIAL NOTES. SOUTH WATERLOO T0 ADVERTISERS up to noon Wednesday Alexander B. Robertson, M.P.P.-- moved by Alex Rennie, seconded by J, B. INghts. Dr, L, B, Clemens ,-moved by T, S. Shanta, seconded by That this convention views with pleasure the prompt action of the Dominion Government in establishing good government, and in opening up communication with the new gold regions of Canada, and declares that this is but one of the many good measures inaugurated by the present Goverrupent at Ottawa during its short term of offiee, and this Conven- tion declares its entire eonfidenee in the Laurier Government,-larried IMI- unimonsly. Messrs. Thos, Hilliard, J, U. Clem- ens, J. L. Wideman and J osepb Hayes were appointed Scrutineers. _ NOMINATIONS. The nominations of candidates for the Local Legislative Assembly was next in order. The following nomina- tions were made l The resolution by a silent, rising vote, was carried unanimously. ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS. Moved by J, L. Umbach and second. ed by Dr. J, F. Honsberger. iThat this convention desire to ex- press their unbounded confidence in the present Reform Administration, presided overby the Hon. A. S. Hardy, and composed of gentlemen of the highest ability and integrity. They are of the opinion, that the mantle so honorably worn by His Honor, Sir Oliver Mowat for so many years as Premier of this Province, could have fallen on no worthier shoulders, and they predict for Mr. Hardy and his Government in the approaching general election a deci,ive victory over the weakest Opposition that has ever ap- pealed to the electorate for their sup- port. That this convention of the Reform ‘Association of the North Riding of gWaterloo desire hereby to place on ‘record its sense of the great loss the cause of the Liberal party and of good government has sustained in the de- cease of the late Isaac Erb Bowman, who for many years represented this riding with distinguished ability and fidelity in the House of Commons as well as in the" old Parliament of Can- ada previous to the Confederation of the Provinces. We recognize his ex- ceptional ability, his unswerving loyalty to the party during eighteen years of Opposition as well as during four years of Reform Administration, his sleepless vigilance regarding the preparation of voter's Lists and other details of Party Organization on which the fate of electoral" battle so often de- pends, his utyiyedfigh devotion to sound principles of government and honest administration in the public interest, and we cherish his memory as a noble example of manhood, sterling and true -the honest man--"' noblest work of God." It is resolved that the resolution be engrossed on the minnow of this As- soeration and that the Secretary be in- structed to transmit a copy hereof to Mrs. Bowman. Mr. Hilliard in moving the resolu- tion referred in highly complimentary terms to the sterling personal qualities of the late Mr. Bowman and to the value of his services in the cause of reform, and was followed by Messrs. Motz, Hughes, E. W. BuSnyder, A Robertson, M.P.P., and the President, in a similar strain. Moved- by Dr, Ullyob, and seconded by_Alex:Rtsrusie l Moved by Thos. Billiard, seconded by J ohn Motz: The delegates from each municipality eleeted their own vice-presidents as follows: Bsrlirr--L. J, Breithaupt. Waterloo Town-Simon Snyder, Elmira---) Werner. Woolwitsh--J, L Umbach. Wellesley-Alex Rannie. Waterloo Towtaship--T S Shantz. The meeting then adjourned to 1.30 Un resuming in the afternoon the following resolutions were submitted and carried '., Mr. John Motz, President, took the Chair shortly after ten o'cloek and called the convention to order. Mr, C. Bitzer called the roll of the list of delegates from the several municipal" Lies. _ The following persons were proposed for President: J, L. Umbach, Upper Woolwich; J, G. Reiner, Wellesley; Dr. Ullyot, Elmira; E. P. Clement and John Moiz, Berlin. Mr. Motz and Mr. Rainer retired. Mr, Umbach polled 70 votes when Dr. Ullyot moved that the election of Mr, E. P. Clement be made unanimous, which was accordingly done. The President elect was then introduced by the retir. ing President, and in a neat speech returned thanks for the honor conferred upon him. _Mr. C. Bitzer, of Berlin, was then ungpimpgsly eletted fileo'dy-1'reats, l One of the largest, if not the 'largest, Reform Convention ever held in North Waterloo, convened in the Town Hall, Waterloo, last Monday. Every municipality sent a full delega- tion. The balloting took place for a candidate to carry the Reform banner to victory on the let of March next. It was found that 300 votes were cas out of a possible 301-one delegat having been obliged to leave to catch the train a few minutes before the ballots were taken up. flliilnllhl Large and Enthusiastic Meeting--- Over 300 Delegates Present-- Mr. E. P. Clement, of Berlin, Elected President and Mr, G. Bitzer, Secretary-Treasurer. THR LATE I. E BOWMAN. ELECTION OF OFFICERS (j8limllifli]li SCRUTINERS. BERLIN J II Scellen, W Cramm, B Mussel- man, J Motz, W J Wollard, C) K Hagedorn, A L Anderson, M A seeord, M Robleder, Dr Honsberger, D Hibner, C E Meyer, W Lackner, C B Dunke, F Heyman, A B Campbell, C II Ahrens, jr., J B Herb, Geo Giller, John Sbiefke, S Groff, L Graybill, Geo McInbue, C L Weber, Wm Niehaus, Br., J Knatatf', fl Stuebing, I? Hayward, E Ferrier, C Harbhung, J Shoemaker, J P Sterne- man, J. R Stauffer, J G Wing, P Hymmen, G Deppisch, sr., J Bryant, 0 Huber, AJRoos, J II Meyer, M Dunham, J B Dalzell, D Martin, D B Musselman, J Bingeman, J S Mussel. man, AThoman. CEby, W Collard, J U Clemens, H O Filsinger, ISnyder, 0 Martin, S A Brubacber, L Ernst, S Ernst, J Kaufman, Y Kimmel, W H Becker, Goo Harriston, ASurarus, R Bowman, J Clemens, M Shantz, J Moffat, EJones, J B Weaver, Charles Jones, C ll Walpr r, Wm Detweiler, H Hymmen, P Lautenschlager, C L Pearson, AC Hamacher, fl J Hall, Dr Hetb, A McPherson, L V Clemens, B M Ziegler, J Donaldson, H Breimor, H Sbrome, H Sims, A SGreen, M E Shanlz, J Peters, Dr Minchin. WATERLOO George Diebel, J B Hughes, George Moore, A B McBride, J M Muir, W J Mellen, W II Riddell. Alva Device, J C Height, J B Snider, Simon Snyder, Dr J H Webb, Julius ll Roos, Wm Henricb, Conrad Sbuebing, B E Bechtel, R O Dobbin, Thomas Hilliard, Fred Halstead, Cranston Snider, W A Raymo, Walter Wells, De 0 T Noecker, C A Heehnel, Franklin Good, David Bean, Cyrus Schiedel, Wm Hogg, Wm Snidrr, Gleason Shantz, John Fisher, Charles Kreutziger, J33 Lockie, J G Stroh, John W Schneider, Martin Schiedel, Charles Moogk, Benj M Brubacher, E Erb, William Mitchell, L Stauffer, L Martin, M B Snider, M R Shantz, I? Shub, T S Shantz, of Waterloo; Wm Wilson, P P Bricker, W Schaefer, A Shoemaker, A S Shoemaker, Simon Bowman, S B Heist, Berlin; H Hertel, Freeport; L S Snyder, C Rsiehert, R M Quickfall, J H Zinkann, N Schiedel, L Schweitzer, J S Snyder, J Schiedel, ll Hofheinz, N Steckenreiter, A e', Selbert, Bridgeport; J E Weber, D E Bemis, M Snider, P A Snider, TBedford, J S Snider, of Bloomingdale; l? Kunkel, Brealau ,' W Hamilton, M Durranb, Winterbourne. - ELMIRA J Nichol], R Jackson, P Jansen, Dr Flay, S Irsisohinger, S II Rse, J P Luekhardt, M Snider, C Hahn, C Ziegler, I Hilborn, M L Weber, Dr Ullyot, A Werner. Geo. Stroh, Conestogo; Leander Bowman, W Veiteh, James Howlett, J Shantz, J Wilkinson, Ely Hamilton, of Winterbourne,‘ N S Bowman, W Snider, Geo D Dahmer, Solomon Koch, Geo Schinbein, James Glennie, pr Betzner, John Burnett, S Brubacher, Ed FMielke, Colin Gingerieh, Alfred Snyder, Dr W O Robertson, Conrad Thiel, Bernhard Mayer, of St Jacobs; ll B Oswald, of Hawlrsville; Alex Peterson, John L Weber, Sim Weber, Peter Barges, of St Jacobs; John Bricker, John Edler, W O Robertson, Geo Auman, J Martin, A Lorch, J L Wideman, Torh Quickfall, l? Lorch, J Bish, Alva Simone, Alva Schmidt, C Umbach, D StefHer, of Elmira; J B Snyder, Jesse Snyder, jr., Joseph Ott, of Floradale; Wm Stauffer, oi Pent- land. Ward 6 : C S Weber, LS Weber, J Weiss, A Doerbecker, J Kuhl, A Clemens, Heidelberg. Ward 7: John Woolis, I Lebson, C D Bowman, N Gingrich, A WDavitt, D McLeary, W Mitchell, West Montrose; Geo Good, of Weisenburg. DP. Clemens the Choice. On the first ballot the vote stood Clemens 154; Robertson 146 On tmotion of Mr. Robertson, seconded by eMr. Darranl the vote was made un- animous. Mr, Clemens in a short address thanked the delegates for the great honor they had conferred upon him, and promised to do his best with the aid of the Reformers of the riding to carry the election, The proceedings terminated with the usual vote of thanks and the singing of the National Anthem. Delegates Present. WELLESLEY TOWNSHIP.- John A, Campbell, Jacob Kaufman, Henry Schlegel, Thomas Short, G L Patch, Clements Esbaugh, Sag Herzog, Wm Herzog, Israel Snider, John Frame, Henry Schneider, Stephen Winn, Jacob Hahn, A Cunningham, James Benton, James Small, Hugh McCulloch, David McKay, B I Ballard, C S Weber, Jos Hayes, Joe Hastings, Geo Brenner, Albert Doering, William Pogaon, Edward Gillespie, Allen Mc- Fadden, John Webster, Jas Short, J ll CampbelI,Louis Heimler, J Schnurr, Albert Gibbons, ll Goetz, M ‘Maher, R Y Fish, P Kennedy, Dr MoEurbern, P Brenner, John Gibbons, James McTavisb, A W Robertson, J B Liehty, J G Rainer, L Dewar, E Zinkann, C Obtman, John Hill, John Walton, Louis Schaub, John Green- wood,L l?leischhaaer, J Kreutzweiser, E R Reiner. The various candidates were then given ten minutes each to address the convention. All expressed corfdence in the Hardy Government, and pre- dicted that the unanimous choice of this large and enthusiastic convention would carry the Reform banner to vie, tory. Considerable amusement was extracted by different speakers from the lone pig in the Humber Piggery, and one medical gentlemen had a di- minutive stuffed specimen of the porcine tribewich which to illustrate his “lecture.” Matthew Durant. The following gentlemen were also nominated but retired : Messrs. John Motz, R. Y. Fish, C D. Bowman, E. W. B, Snyder, ex-M PP, C. S. Weber, L. J. Breithaupt, J. A, seellan, C. Bifzer, J. B, Hughes, Levi Stauffer, Dr, B. Ullyot, C. L Pearson, J. L. Umbacb, Dr. Hunsberger. Waterlbo toouii"t"1ir't$'fironieIe, Thursday February 3,1898 -Pa E 4, WATERLOO TOWNSHIP WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP The Presbyterian congregation in Milverton, at a meeting called Monday, extended a. unanimous call to Rev. D Anderson, of Guelph, offering a aalary oi $900 and a mange. 7 _ I" School Report; The following is the result of the January examinations in thejunior de, partment of S. S. No. 12, Waterloo township l Sn. PART IL-Bernice Kurschinsky, Wil. hanrts Boomer,Ellen Weber, Ian Snider, Allan Berta, (Charhe Slumski, Alex Hum- mel,) Clara Wile, Lizzie Lauber, Ivan We- ber. (The Clinton Organ Factory in Ashes --boss $100,000 ; Insurance $35,000. Clinton,Feb,1,---Ths Doherty organ factory, which has been the boast of Clinton citizens for 20 years, is this morning in ashes. The entire plant, which occupied half a block, is a total loss, not even the lumber having been saved, The origin of the fire is a mys- tery except that it originated in the hot blast fan which was used to heat the buildings. The night watchman was on duty and smelt fire and soon located it in the steel box which con- tained the fan, He at once stopped the working of the fan and started the pumps By the time he returned touthl fan with the hose the heat and fire were so intense that when he opened the door he was driven back and almost suffocated. A general alarm was then sounded, but owing to the very deep snow caused by yesterday's storm it was with difficaley that the steam engine arrived at the tanks near the factory. The temperature was consid- erably below zero and a very high wind blowing, so that it was with ddficulty that the firemen undertook their work. The factory, the largest exclusively organ factory in Canada, was Jet not large enough to meet the demands of their trade, and Mr. Doberty was mak.. ing arrangements to build another large addition this year. In fact, the demand was so great that during October, November and December the men were all working overtime. The building, stock and machinery were valued at $100,000, and there were) nearly 1000 organs on the way to com- pletion, while in the yard there were nearly a million feet of valuable lum her. Against all this there is but a a small insurance of from thirty to forty thousand dollars, hence Mr. Dotr erty's loss will be very heavy. The following are theinterested companies: Lancashire, Guardian, Gore, Eeonomi, cal, Imperial, Phoenix, Waterloo, Mer, cantile, London & Liverpool Lr Globe, Northern and Caledonian. Abour 150 men were employed, and for them to be turned out the coldest day in winter is, to say the least, not pleasant. Mr. Doherty’s residence, which was un- fortunate enough to be situated right behind the factory, was also totally destroyed. His family are therefore without a. home. Another telegram puts the loss on the factory at between $50,000 and $75,000. Insurance $35,000. Lass on residence, furniture and stable covered by insurance. CLASS IL-Mary A. Schaefer, Albert Rellinger, Sylvia McAllister, Charlie Hum- mel, Walter Bowman, Alice Bingeman, Ethel Redford, Harvey Bowman, Arthur Weber, (Scivilia. Selraefer,Lena Bastian), Gertie Bedford, Herbert Hummel. _ JR. PART II. -Alfria Bastian, (Lulu Mor er, Water Strab, Floyd Shepherd), Florrie Shepherd, Maggie Schafer, Gertie Wile, May Wile, P. Rellinger. PART C.=Irene gingeman, Alba Alle. mang, Bella Ponder. At a meeting of the Directors at the close of the Annual Meeting Mr, James Innes was elected President and Mr.C. Kumpf Vice-President for the ensuing year. The Presidentin moving the adop- tion of the various reports congratulat- ed the shareholders on the gratifying increase of business in spite of the strong competition there was in life assurance. The surplus was a very handsome one, and be trusted that dur- ing the present year that they would be able to extend their field of opera- tions, Tho motion was seconded by Mr. C. Kumpf, and after some remarks ex- pressing satisfaction with the sta 1ding of the Company from Mr, McMullen and other shareholders present, was carried unanimously. On motion, Mr. A. C. Neff, of Toron to, was re-elected Auditor. Messrs. D. Bean and S B. Bricker were then appointed Scrutineers, and, aftera ballot had been taken, reported the unanimous re-election of the old Board of Directors. THE DGMENIQN LIFE Satisfactory Progress Made During the Past Year-Prospects Bright for the Future. The ninth annual meeting of the shareholders of the Dominion Life Assurance Company was held at the Head Oeice of the Company, Waterloo, at) one o'clor-k p.m., on the 2ad day of February, 1898. . .. P.r'Nes The Presidsnr, James lanes, ex- WP., took the Chair and the n anaging director, Mr, Thus. Hilliard, acted as Secretary. The Directors' Report, the Financial Statement and the Audit or's Report were then read by the Secret bury. Shareholders representing 1689 shares were present, including Messrs. Jas. Innes, ex-MP, Guelph; James MeMullen,M.P, Mount Forest; H. Cargill, M.P. Carglll , W. Tan dusen, Tara; W. T, Parke, M.D., Woodstock; Geo. D. Forbes, Hes- peler; Hon, S. Memer, New Ham. burg; P, IE, Sims, Secretary of the British America, Toronto; C, Kumpf, Thos. Hilliard, S. Snyder, W. Wells, Wm. Snider, John Shah, J. B. Hughes, J. Conrad, Dr. A. F. Baumsn, S.B.Bricker,Wm.Young and D, Bean, Waterloo, FIRE AT CLINTON. ANNUAL MEETING At that time, said, Mr, Bain, Cana- gagigue creek was a hauter's paradise, the woods being alive with pheasants, rabbits and other small game. Speck- led. troisty weighing from a pound and _ He iiso distinctly remembers when farmers would come down from Peelon their way to Bridgeport to mill. Their vehicles were rather primitive, the wheels being sawed-0f? ends of loge. It was then very common for women to walk to Dundee and carry back on their heads fifty pounds of flour while frequently carrying a pailful in each hsnd at the same time. There were also men who could carry a barrel of salt or whiskey with ease. A gallon keg of the latter could then be put'- chased for 25 cents with a. plug oi "black-strap" tobacco thrown in. He finally reached his destination in the vicinity of the present site of Elmira. Only a few settlers were hole at that time, the names of whom I mentioned in a former article. His first; engagement was with one Jacob Grass at nine dollars per month for one month during harvest, and after that for another men at six dollars per month for six months. He has helped to elear up hundreds of acres in this section, and well remembers the time he was engaged in binding wheat on the present site of the Dunke block, and assisted in clearing up the site of Wachsmithle block, upon which stood giant elms six feet in diameter at the butt end. In ose days, by incessant toil, Mr. ts,s,itti/;'i?tiiiifstic,i, considerable prop- erty but like a good- many other lib- eral-hearted souls, be has been unfortu- nate in not laying up ample means for a rainy day. He has many a time walked from West Woolwich to Dun das in cowhide boots to work in the harvest, At one time he owned and was offered one hundred dollars for the gtte upon which Mr. Zillr,x's hotel and John Miller’s shop stand. The same property is held. today at $12,000.. Just fresh from that beautiful green isle of the sea, so dear to the heart of every patriotic Irishman, the subject of this sketch found much that was extremely discouraging, as he was a stranger in a strange land and foot.. sore and weary on his journey toe. section of the country yet on the out.. skirts, of civilization. Along the way he saw many strange animals, among them thousands of black squirrels-an animal peculiar to him as he had never before seen one of these nimble crea- tures in any of the menageries ot the old world. At intervals along the trail he ,would stop at a burning log heap to light his pipe or cross the threshold of some humble cabin in the clearing in search of nourishment to keep body and soul together. On one or two occasions he spent the night in restless slumber beneath the branches of a giant monarch of the forest. Wolves and other wild animals were then numerous. and in the lonely hours of the night Mr. Biin would feel his hair standing on end when these sav- age denizens of the wilderness began their nocturnal carnivals in close prox- imity to his resting place, To avoid having his body serve as a morsel to temporarily satiate the ravenous appe- l tites of the wolves he would kcep a fre; burning during the night, _, From Toronto Mr. Bain found his way to Hamil'on, and from the latter city he moved in the direction of West Woolwich, taking the Foot k Walker route a greater part of the distance, passing through, among other vsmall pioneer villages, Berlin and Waterloo. Mr. Fain, after seeing the sights of the embryo metropolis of Upper Can- ada, concluded to explore the wilds of the north in quest of employment. While in Tc. ronto he made a pleasure trip to what is now known as Henlen’s Island in a very odd looking craft that carried passengers to and from the city, This vessel was a huge frvt boat, propelled by horses hitched to a primitive horse- power in the center of the boat. There was nothing particularly fascinating about this strange looking p‘eaatra craft save that it afforded the passen- gers ample time to drink in the ex- hilirating atmosphere of the bay or view the landscape scenery in the dis- tance ere reaching their destination. Mr. Bain is a typical production of the Ct Owld Sod," having been born in the county of Derry, North of Ireland, on March 27, 1824. He was among the many in the Emerald Isle who contracted the emigration few er and came to America in 1847. He mai'ed from Belfast and crossed the Irish.Channel to Liver- pool cn the good ship Rankin, one of the fastest sailing crafts on the Atlan- tie at that time. She left Liverpool with 650 passengers, and after an un- eventful voyage of eighteen days, ar. rived at Qiebrc, From there Mr. Bain headed for what was known then as Upper Canada, reaching the city of Toronto after undergoing rather rough experience in his pissage up the riv» ers and canals in the clumsy and slow- going vessels that plied the navigable streams in those days. Frrquently while coming up the cauil in a. tow boar, to relieve the monotony of the trip, the passengerswould get out and walk, being able with ease to keep up with the snail-like progress of the vessel that was drawn by a horse which to-day would have been consid- ered a good subject for the bone-yard. Probably one of the most familiar figures seen daily upon the streets of Elmira is the venerable Edward Bain, who has already reached the 70th mile-stone on life's journey. He has not yet, however, tasted the bitterness or sweet-e of married life, bat there is no telling whether he would not be a. candidate for matrimony if some fair widow of ample worldly means should happen ho cross his path, PAST AND PRESENT. An Interesting Interview With a Woolwich Township P1oneer. Mr. Bxin is still hale and hearty and manages to keep the wdlf from the door by doing odd jobs about the vil- lags. He has many warm friends, and though not possessed of ample means, it is not likely that In his declining years he will ever mint for the actual necessaries of life. H. N. ing " be conducted by the Rev, Carl S. Smith, rector. A cordial invitation extended to all. The oifertory at both services in aid of the Buiiding Fund of the new church. ES Cr,.. EGGS, Until March ist, The opening services in connection with? the Church of England will be concluded next Sunday. In the morn- ing the Rev. J. C. Farthing, B. A., rector of St, Paul's church, Woodstock, will preach. The services in the even. a half to two pounds eould be caught by the dozen in a few minutes. On one Sunday morning Mr. Bain went out and in a short time landed about forty large specimens. He picked out a number of the choicest) of the lot and toak them to the home cf the late Robert Kenning as a preaenb. The latter, however, being a devout Prea- hyterian, promptly refused the tempt- ing feast; on the ground that he would not eat fish caught on a Sunday. 6 Per Cent. Discount 10 Per Cent. Discount? For the next Thirty Days we will offer big reduc- tions in the prices of our stock of Hats, Caps, Furs, Gents' Furnishings, Boys' Clothing, Men's oirelr.. 3 coats and Ulsters, Men's Fur Coats. A. regular clearing sale for cash to reduce the stock before February Ist, 1898. ' W00LLARD & co. T m. m.» E-EEE? 77M .' mm. “m b2l'-iSai'liiEfit Tr BS', m- ParEfi,riYMP.,,riAr2g%=iiirf wr E,' ... , ‘ mm. mm,” EE5EiEEiE5E ------r-------.-r--i-_-r--_-_, ------ .-.r.---------, 20 pieces New Cottonades from 121-20 to 250, also 1 Case Very best Crumbs English Prints, latest styles and Colorings. JANUARY SALE . . kicker liebel. 15 pieces double width Dress Goods worth 250 this week at 12 1-20. 50 pieces, Wool finish, Henriettas, double width goods, beautiful patterns (Made by Wm. Simpson & Sons of Philadelphia) at 12 1-20. price loc. 10 pieces 6-4 or 54 inch., all wool, Tweed effect, Dress Goods, worth $1.00 this week at 50c. J {25 pieces Nice Dark Cheek F1ane11ettes,worth 100 this week at tic, lim Gneds Arrived for Early Spring trade v rr a]: RFE!1BBh ae a, Bat a av: W -, . "EP, Bm - - r a: ‘1, - - 2r MBI (AX/my Fqil Aih' 'ttNE Bi g m 'tt 1.1., h iaiiNiim © {<2 I a. . C, : v i 7 . l t rn ' A - ' , , , . ’ . " J, . . ' s. 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