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i aa Cns Graxp Proxnic â€"The people of St Clements, will have a great day on Sept 5th, as a grand picnic is now being prepared for that day. ‘The proâ€" gramme will be an intere:ting one as may be seen on the bills. L\rgekgro%ds are expected from the countriy and meighboring towns as. it isa public holiday (Labor Day) and members of Parliament and other great speakers will address the people, _ f â€"Mr. W. H. Leeson, of Berlin, is adverbising & clearing sale of Ladies‘ Oxford Ties and Toe S‘ippers in order to make room for New Fall Goods. ‘He is selling any pair in the store for {$1.25. â€"Work has been commenced on the «cement walk on the west side of King wsbreet. . The town engineer informs us Â¥bhat the work will be pushed along as gquickly as possible in order to get all the , valks petitioned for completed before the cold weather comes on. Mr. Ed. Duer,. ~ol is the contractor. â€"â€"Miss @»ily Heintzman, who in con painy With hor sisber,' 13 at present visiting at Mrs N"K‘“ef’s- sang at the evening service iD the Mothodist church on Sunday la ¢, selecting as her number ©The Plains Af Peace." Miss Heintzman has a rich, p>,.%@rful soprano voice under splendid contro., and sang with exquisite expression. Servaxt Girn WaxtEp â€"Apply sb <onze to A. E. Sanderson, King street. â€"We are sorry to learn that Mr. Albert Geiger, carriage maker, of B~°#â€" lau, had two‘ of his knucklos severeo by a circular saw while engaged in sawâ€" ing lumber Friday afternoon. _ The two fingers will always be perfectly useless and it will be some time before Mr, Geiger will be able to resume work. Waxtep â€"3000 barrels of apples â€"wanted. _ Apply ab Haserflug‘s City Grocery. APPRENTICE WaxtEpâ€"To learn the baking business. Apply to A. E. Sanâ€" «derson, Waterloo. Waxtro â€"House to reant _ with stable, situated in Waterlqo cr Berlin Apply to D.H. Good, Waterloo P. 0 Auctron SarE â€"There will be sold by Pablic Auction on the Market Square, Waterloo, on Saturday, Aug. 27bb, at 9 o‘clock, a.m., the household goods, furniture, stoves, otc., of Geo. Doerboscker, Waterloo,. Terms Cash â€"Monday (Civic Holiday) passed off very quietly here, the excursion to Barrie by the W.M S. taking away a good many citizons. Most of the stores were open until noon, but closed down after dinner. â€"Municipal Ocurcils about the Country are just awaking to the fact that they bave no power to compel cyclists to carry lanterns and those who passed by laws to that effect are now repealing them. â€"A merry go round on Albert street has been added to the attractions of «our busy town. â€"Rev. Arendt will preach at both morning and evening services at St John‘s Lutheran church, on Sunday next. â€"Anyone having apples to sell ‘should inquire at Hasenflug‘s City Grocery before making sale ~‘sewbere. â€"Speaking of Dress Goods, you should see the assortment of new fal} designs just arrived at J. Uffolmann‘s. â€"Everybody bad a good time at Barrie on Monday. And we‘re all going there again. E. M. Devitt Chemist and Druggist â€"The public school and high school will reopen on Thuredsy, September 1 st. TERMERIC, CURRY Powder, Jar Rings Corks, etc. of the best quality Waterloo, Ont, Btore: Cpposite Zimmerman House CODE & HILLIARD‘S VEGETABLES FRUIT Waterloo LOCAL NEWS. Corn, Beans, Cabâ€" bage, Radishes, Beets, Carrots, Cucumbers and Potatoos. Peaches, Apples, Waterm elio n s, Oranges, Lemons and Bananas, Ont Mr. W. @. Weichel was & visitor to Elmira yesterday. Mr. W,. Bshrens, of E‘mira, was in town last Saturday, Mrs. Ed. Allward, of Toronto, is at present a guest of Mrs. Allward, Waeber St. Mr. Herbert Roos, son of Mr. Henry Roos, of this town, lefb last week for Morden, Manitoba, having secured a lucrative position in one cf the leading stores of the thriving western town. Miss Aggio Hawke, of Galt, is the guest of Miss Carrie Young. Mr. and Mrs. Spurgeon Sheppard Iefs on Tuesday morning for Windsor to spend a week with friends. Mr, Ernest Schmidt, of Toronto, is spending a few days under the parental roof. Miss Bretz, of Galt, Miss Winnie McDonald and Miss Eina Hambly, of Toronto, spent a few days at Mr. J. R. Strickland‘s during the past week. Just FrEung Tnrir Purssz â€"Conâ€" siderable speculation is being indulged in by the people of Waterloo and neighboring towns as to the real mission of the Toronto man who has been interviewing furniture manufacâ€" turers hereabouts for the purpose of seeing at what price options could be bought. Mr. Harry Simpson, manager of the J. B. Snider works, of Waterloo, is of the opinion that the trip of the gentleman in question was only in the shape of a prospecting tour, conducted at the instance of some British capitalâ€" ists who have developed some rather swollen ideas as to the profits in the Cnadian furniture business. He thinks that an examination of the books for 3 or 4 years back, of the mej>rity of the manufacturers in this line would furnish very discouraging evidence to the English syndicate people and wou‘d have the cffect of opening their eyes to the fact that Oanadian farniture manufacturers have by no means a bonar z3. Mr. S. E. Cork, of Toronto, spent Sunday at the home of his parents here, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Oork. Miss Ada Allward lefs for hor home in Toronto on Saturday last, after a visit with relatives in Waterloo. She was accompanied by her cousin Miss Annie Allward, who intends spending some timse in the Queen Ciby. Mrs. C. Preseprich, sr., of Port Huron, is visiting Mrs. J. Ritz. AruraAxrcErs aAt "HitLsIDE" Farm.â€" On Monday evening last a most enjoyâ€" able evening was spent at the social reâ€"union of the Waterloo, the St.J acobs and the E‘mira Young Peoples‘ Societies of the Evangelical church. A more delightful place could not have been chosen for this gathering than the beautiful "Hillside" bome of Mr. J W. Schneider. A short, spicy literary entertainment was first given, of which the bappy selections of the Male Quartette by the Messis _ Good, G.schler and Metfessel deserves special mention. The programme was follo wed by & social bour, Curing which a palatable luncheon was served, interâ€" spersed with singing by the Male Quartette and the Lidies‘ Qiartette. About one hundred and thirty Allianâ€" cers were present, and the happy smiles they wore gave evidence of the ties of closer friendship formed. NEew Grocery.â€"Mr. George Dodds, late of Doering‘s store, is about to opena a grocery on King street, in the stand formerly occupied by Cocde & Hilliard, opposite the Woo‘len Mills. He has placed orders for a fiae, ciean and well assorted stock of standaâ€"d groceries and expects to have ever;â€" thing in readiness for commencing business on Saturday morning next. Mr. Dodds has had many years of practical experience in the store busiâ€" ness, which will no doubt serve him well in buying goods and interpreting the wants of his customers. We pre dict for Mr. Dodds a fair share of the patronage of the people of Waterloo and surrounding ccuntry. A Big Trov‘rt.â€"Mr, Willism Saider who pliecs the piscatorial art in the emall streams in this vicinity was particu‘ar y fortunate _ yester day in landiog a speckld crsut which he th nks is the iargest that has bsen caught in a small stresm for the last 15 or 20 years This heanty measured 17 inches in leugtb,9} . cucs in circumference and weighed 2 ibs 2} oz _ Mr. Soider was very reticient as to the exact stream in which ha caught this fish but we understand ib was in one of the small streaums in Woolwich Township. When any of our local angâ€" lera catch a biggor one please report to the Cmroxictr Office and get your medal. Cmaxars Haxnps â€"Waterloo‘s hotels seem to bo changing hards quite freâ€" quently of late. _ We have just learned that Mr. Joha M Schmidt, of the Mar keb Hotel, has eold out the business to Mr. Obas, Heimbach, formerly of the Doerr biscuit works, Borlin. The new leseo tekes possession on September 1st, â€"While bis many friends will mies bhis genial ‘"smile" in Waterloo they will be glad to learn that the retiring bost of the Market Hotel has & deal up his sleeve which wiil no deubt culminâ€" ate in b sgeiniog possession of a larger house in a neighboring town, Trs Man Circus.â€"A large number of our townspeople attended the Main Circus at Berlin on Friday lssb. They came aew.y highly pleased with what they saw. All departments of the show were up to & high sâ€"andard. The enterâ€" fainmint was clean, brigkt and interâ€" cating, the trepez work and cther acroabatic performances being of a higb order PERSONAL AND SOCIAL. NLMDaC DCE OCOOLODECEE CEA DDAAARIREAUERLIUARRDENT] with the outing. The concert in the evening at the Grand Opera House was fairly well abttended and the band played in its usual excellent form. The Opera House is splendidly adapted for band music aund the boys were more than surprised to find themselves in such a palace of entertainment in a place that is not yeb a city. Barrie has a fine Opera House, the finest we have ever seen outside the large cities and we are just as proud of it as they mre. The Barrie people turned out _â€"_Owing no doubt to the unasual number of entertainments of various kinds during the month of August, the excursion under the auspices of the Waterloo Musical Scciety on Monday last was not patronized to the extent that it merited, but we are pleased to know that the wide awake officers of the society will not come out very far bshind financially. There were beâ€" tween 250 and 300 on the train when it reached Barrie, Waterloo, Berlin, Guelph, Georgetown and intermediate points each contributing a share of the above number. The train arrived in Barrie in good time and was met by the Barrie reception committee, with alderman Joseph Rogers at the head as chairman. The Barrie band was also on hand to receive the visitors and vhis act of courtesy was highly appreâ€" ciated by all. The Barrie band took charge of the Waterloo band and played them up town in the Queen‘s hotel, their headquarters for the day. The band and its friends were invited to dinner at the residence of Mr. and Mrs, H. J. Grasott and the spacious grounds were soon the rcene of a merry gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Graâ€" sett entertained all their friends right royally and no incident of the day gave more p‘easure or made the bond of friendship between the visitors and Barrieites stronger than the few hours. spent ab the lovely residence of Waterâ€" loo‘s former oitizens. After a fow words of thanks to the host and hostess by President Cyrus Schiedel of the W. M. S., and "He‘s a Jolly Good Fellow" by the visitors and band, a start was made for the dock where the steamer "Enterprise" was in waiting to convey the perty to Big Bay Point. About 250 passengers were in charge of popular Captain Marsh and it is neediess to say all enjoyed the pleasâ€" ant sail and returned highly pleased Dr. and Mrs. D. S. Bowlby, Mr. Shannon Bowlby and Miss Grace Bowlâ€" by, who have been touring the continâ€" ent, sailed from Liverpool last Friday on the steamship Labrador, and are exâ€" pected in Berlin about next Monday. Dr.Hope,of Waukegan, IJl., is spend ing a few days in town. Dr. Noecker, wife and family, spent a few days with friendsin Buffalo last week, Mrs. Saunders returned on Tuesday after a short visibt with friends in Barrie. Mrs. S. L. Martin spent Sunday with relatives in Doon. A carryall of pleasure seekers took an outing on the Grand River near River Bank on Monday afterncon. Mrs. Saunders and family, of Ohica go, are guests at Mr. Thos. Hilliard‘s William St. Mrs. J. Doersam left on TaesJday on & visit to her brotherâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. Peter Doersam, at Ayton. She was accomâ€" panried by Mrs. Obto Hocfler and daughter Lillie, of Rochester, N.Y., who will return on Friday to visit relatives and friends in New Hamburg and vicinity. Miss Ward, of Linwood, called on friends in town yesterday. We underâ€" stand that the family is about to remove to Toronto. Mrs. H. Simpson and daugbter Hattie,returned on Friday after spendâ€" ing two weeks with friends in Toronto Miss Aylward has returned to her home in Toronto after a visit with friends in Waterloo. Mr. Ray Winger, of E‘mirs, called on friends in town on Friday last. Miss Ella Bechtel iefb for Hamilton on Saturday after two weeks‘ visit at her home here. ’ on e ies & trade with «sxtostrsamnemn esmm 7g5855 o5 s opinagnnnnnipmraans Mr. aod Mrs, Harvey Dovitt, of Hamilton, spent a foew days in Waterâ€" ‘oo during the past week. Ona Monday morning they left for Kew Beach, Toronto, where they will spend a couple of weeks prior to returning home. «mssy css in t insy in rnnaponp ceenpmnmaanass. t Sgy: t uesneanpptoes for the new term at very little outlay to you and start study loooking bright and fresh,. . Ala I bAAUA 2 _ who are worn wi:h the duty of caring for the romping youngsters can casily induce J. UFFELM A NN Just as the Summer Days of heat and dust have been on your own.; NOW J. UFFELMANN can refit the school children A Study in Eeonomy> The Excursion to Barrie. The vacation season has been a trying one on your Mothers Fathers Children‘s Clothing . . . d. Uffelmann‘s vessyseAT 3. ; to save monecy, which they will do if they As there was no regular system of appraising goods, the _ Mongolians easily deceived the customs officers. Exports in China sent two sets of invorces, one for the merchant‘s own use, and one for the use at the customs. The latter invoiceo was invariably "cooked," goods being in many inâ€" stances grossly underrated. In one case an overcoat was invoiced at 90 cents, which sold here for $7, and in China for $4. For the same period, Mr, McMichael says, not a single trifl ing charge can be brought against Canadian merchants for undervaluaâ€" pion., nadian Government Robbed. Vancouver, Aug. 24 â€"Chinese and Japaness have been defrauding the Canadian Government at Vancouver by false invoices for six years past. The aggregate amount is probably $150,00C. _ This announcement was made toâ€"day by Oanadian Oustoms Inspector McMichael, who has just finished a special inspection at this port. As a result Deputy Collector Warsnup has been placed temporarly in charge of the port. Suppose we have a triangle whose sides are 7, 8 and 9, could a little be cut from the 8 and as much added to the 7 so that the area will be rational ? The area of 7, 8, 9 is 12 times the equare root of 5. If 4 be used the area becomesa rational but could anâ€" other quantiby be found ? I know ib can. Joun IRELAND, Fergus, The school will reâ€"open on Thursday, 1st September. Arrangements will, if desired, be made to suit pupils that wish to come daily by train ; also to allow students competent to take up the work of Form III, but without the required standing on Part I, to review the Second Form subjacts while pursuâ€" ing their advanced work. Those who have not yet studied Latin can, if they attend on the day of opening, enter on & short bub sufficient course of lessons on that language. Fees to residents of Waterloo County ten dollars for the year. Further information can be obâ€" tained from 33â€"3b Both Mrs Grasett and myself appre:â€" clate very highly those tokens of kindneas and goodwill on the part of our friends and wherever our lob may be cast in the futureo we will always look back on tho years spent in Water: loo as very happy ones. Personally it will always be & source of satisfaction to me to remember the pleasant business relations which existed bstween myself and the customâ€" ers of the Bank in Waterloo. Again thanking you and our other friends in Waterloo and vicinity for your greab kindness and generosity, believe me, dear Mr, Hughes, Yours very sincerely, H. J. Graserr, J.B. Hughes, E q , Mayor of Waterloo, Waterloo, Dear Mr. Hugbes,â€"Permit me to thank you, and through you, the many friends in Waterloo and vicinity, for the very handsome present which was forwarded to me a few days ago, and also for the kind expressions of friendâ€" ship which accompanied it, The followirg leitor from _ Mr. Grasett, late manager of the Waterloo Bank of Commerce, to Mayor Hughes explains itself : The Barrie band is an excellent inâ€" stitution and our boys were highly pleoased when they met them at the depot. Mr. Grasett‘s Acknowledgement well, considering that the merits of the band were not generally known, and all were agreeably surprised and pleased with the excellence of the music our boys provided. The train conveying the excursionists arrived back at Waterloo without mishap and the general opinion seemed to be that although there was not a biz crowd the sffair had been a very enjoyable success. The W.M.S. will not lose very much by the transaction. ® _ Barrie is all right and its people are charming, A Triangle Problem. Berlin High School. Barrie, 18 August, 1898 NOTES. J. W, Coxnor, 4 Waterloo. rsday, Augus them off for Principal. REDUCED RAILWAY RATES. on the days of the show as follows : From Palmerston, Elmira, Stratford, Georgetown and Harrisburg, including all intermediate stations. ‘SPEEDING IN THE RING on both days of the show, for which all entries must be made to the secretary of the association not later than I2 o‘clock noon, September 20th. _ For prize list and partiâ€" culars address * Hmastiegh _ _ ** Waterioe. ony,! Wateriqg BAND CONCERT by the Berlin §Musical Society on Tuesday evening at 8 o‘ciock, assisted by vocal talent ___All sheep and pigs must be on the grounds by ten o‘clock on Wednesday, 21st. Poultry must be on the grounds on first day of the show. Exhibitors must supply feed. Birds will be fed by caretakers. Exhibitors to furnish the coops. Cattle must be fon the grounds by ten o‘clock Wednesday, 21st, and judges will commence at one o‘clock, sharp. Certificate of registration must be produced to the judâ€" ges on all thoroughbred stock. The Agricultural Society of the North Riding of the County of Waterloo will hold the Annual Exhibition in the . TOWN OF BERLIN Tuesday and Wednesday, Sepâ€" tember 20th and 21st OPEN TO THE WHOLE PROVINCKE RULES AND REGULATIONS All horses must be on the grounds b ten o‘clock Wednesday, 21st. Judging wil commence at one o‘clock, NORTH WATERLOO SUCCESSOR to H. MAIER, WATERLOO Exhibition I trust I may receive the same liberal patronage which was accorded my predeâ€" cessor,. e e e William Hoeflin and will also carry a full line of horsemen‘s necessaries such as BLANKETS, WHIPS, ROBES.. Also trunks, valises, etc. I make a specialty of I hereby beg toannounce to the pubâ€" lic of Waterloo and surrounding country that I have opened up a harness shop in the stand formerly occupied by Henry Maier. I will always have on hand or make to order if desired, all kinds of Single and Double Harness Buggy and Carriage Trimming We aim to give this character to all our clothing and it is worth paying for. It is worth paying more for â€" but we do not charge for this. Why go to tailors who lack style when you can procure it without any additional cost with us. Our $16.00and $18.00 suitings are the best you ever sew for the money, and our $4.00 Trousers are sold at $5,00 and $5.50 by every tailor in the trade. We are sole agent for the Genuine London England Christy Hats, the best in the world. Hatters and Clothars Business Change Our Styles Are Good STRASSER & CO. 2 TWO DAYS 2 IF YOU DON‘T BUY YOUR CLOTHING FROM US ; ; ; Agricultural Horticultural and Fine Arts 98â€"Page & Cash and One Price Plain Pink Flanzrelette, 28in. wide, worth 7¢ at 5¢ per yd. A special line "of Fringed Table Corners, in Red, Sage. Green and Brown, 47x50 inches without Fringe, 99c each. These are only a few of special lines we will have on sale. It will be a pleasure to show you these goods whether you wish to buy or not. â€"If you can‘t come our mail order deâ€" partment will bring you exactly what you want just as well as though you were here. Write for samples and prices. They will go to you on the first mail. Will rule in every department during the month of August,. Our J uly Sales have been a marvelous success and we are determined that this month shall be even better. Already our Fall Goo1s have commenced to arrive, and room for their display is a ‘necessity. The balance of our summer stock must goâ€"and the price reductions are so decided thatit will move in doubleâ€"quick marching time. Here are enough samples to give you an idea of the money saving opportunities that may be yours. A special shipment of 9 pieces Black Brocaded, a.fi wool dress goods, 40in. wide, worth 65¢ per yd. while they last at 40c, This line is very special. A choice lot of stylish patterns in Blouse Silks, suitable shades for the fall season, 25¢ per yd. A table of Ladies‘ Straw Sailor Hats and Hat shapes that were from 40c to $1.50, your choice for 15¢ each. Our ""Favorite" Corset, all steel filled, made on steamed forms, perfect in style, fit and finish. 7,The best wearing corset for the money you have ever bought at 50c. Organdy Muslinsâ€"â€"All our best patterns that were 35¢ per yd. we are now selling at 25¢c. Printed Pique, elegant patterns, new goods, worth 12%e for 8%c per yd. Just reâ€" ceived a full sapply of White Pique and Linen Crash 36in. wile. The proper thing [for fashionable Skirts. Big reductions in our Shirtâ€"Waist department,ail this season‘s goods, but they must go : M slin Blouses that were 2 50 now $1.78 ; Muslin Blouses that were 1.85 now _ $1.40 ; Muslin Blouses that were $1.50 now $1.18 ; Muslin "_Blouses Tthat were 1.25 now 93c ; Muslin Blouses that were 1.10 now 79c ; Print Blouses that were 1.00 now 73¢; Print Blouses that were 90c now 69¢ ; Print Blouses that were 85¢ now 59c. Waterloo, Ont. G.B. RYAN & CO. C. H. MILLS, Manai\%er BERLIN, GUELPH, OWEN SOUND. Positive Clearance CUT PRICES For the Next Ten Days We‘d like you to test our leadership on exactly these points. It‘s impossible to give a full description of the large variety we carry, but here are a few hints of kinds and prices. ; § We are having a big run just now on our Cotton Fabrics. It is probably the largest assortment ever gotten together in town. Cotton Dress stuffs are very good things to test a store with, they are cheapâ€"big assortments don‘t cost much, so the question of leader« ship comes down to the three points of GROFF & HYMMEN The Dominion House Doering‘s King Street Styles, Qualities and Prices are already made and now the main aim and object is to clear out the balance of the stock left as no stock will be carried over to next season. of the stock. Owing to the immense trade done the anticipated profits for this season‘s trade many lines in our Millâ€" inery Department conâ€" sisting of Sailors, T rimmed and unâ€" trimmed, Hats and Bonnets, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons &c., will be offered at and below cost so as to effect a speedy and __ fast colors 8c. 4 Printed Batiste, 12% and 150. Navy and White Ducks. 12%c. Printed Organdies, 20 and 25c. Printed Sateens, 12%c. Metal Printed Sateens, 25c. Black Figured Sateens, 25¢. Printed Dimities, 25c. Scotch Ginghams, 12%c. Scoteh Chambreys, 15 and 20c. White Swiss Spots, 10 to 25¢. Bicycle Denims, 12%c. Linen Crash for Skirts (shrunk) 20c. White Piques, 20 to 35c. Special EnglishfPrints, light and dark shades Striped CGalateas, 10c. Qnt. ‘ rmaus King St , Berlin ard we have prepared ourselves for the occasâ€" sion. We are keeping all kinds of High, Public and Separate School Booksâ€"and other : school supplies. SCHOOL OPENS n ul mel s polle ~â€"1as anl ~~[ . If you really wish to have a bargain in Silverware see our stock and you will not hesitate in proclaiming it the finest and lowest priced in the two towns. Berry Dishes, Cake Baskets, Biscuit Jar®, Sugar Bowls, Celery Dishes, Tes Pots, etc, $2.00 each. A large quantity of Roger‘s Silver Plated Knives, Forks and Spoons always on hand. s BERLLIN _â€" _ ONT Silverware Silverware A POINTER Such as School Books, Slates and Scribblers, Maps, Chalk, Black Board Brushes, etc. We can give you the best five cent Scribbler and the best five cent Exercise in the County. We keep only the best. , W. K. BECKER & C0., We are ready for the opening of the rural :schools We have everything needed for the Teachers : Scholars and Trustees School Supplies Watchmaker and Jeweler. WATERLOO, ONT. Martin Bros, Waterloo, Ont. Berlin. ts