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UOhronicle â€" Telegraph ade kaowa on auplication Notice of changes must be loft at this office uot later wopn. . The copy . for “myhl-“p‘ isug than Tassday ‘The wisdom of the Government is | _ _ & & @ = _ _ " _ manifested in the choice of time| London Advertiser: An increase in which to hold the Provincial ¢lecâ€"| in numbers in the west will eventualâ€" tions. _ The favorable weather C4â€"|ty mean increased representation in joyed by the farmers of Ontario this | ire House of Commons. It will spring _ has enabled them to bay¢|mean, too, the organization of the seeding operations well advanced At|(erritories into provinces, . with the present time, and by the frst |greater powers of seliâ€"government. week in May there is every probabâ€"| The most serious question, however, ility that seeding will be practically|is the assimilation of the new eleâ€" completed in almost every district | ment of the population. As regards throughout; the Province. Not OBly |our American cousins, race and lanâ€" has the convenience of the agriculâ€"|guage present no difficulties»and it tural section of the electorate been | s altogether probable that the newâ€" taken into consideration, but the inâ€"| omers from across the line, trained terests of the business man have also | in similar political ideals, will seek been considered. It is a well recogâ€"|at the earliest moment the privileges mized lact that elections, whether |of citizenship and a personal share Provincial or Dominion, have a temâ€"|.n the government of the country. dency to some extent to paralize| There is no reason why they should business. In view of this fact, the|not become loyal Canadians, and a announcement of the date of the elecâ€" tes"unony to the molding and amalâ€" tions has been withheld until there | zgamating power of British instituâ€" is just barely time to make the fact | tions. known, issue the writs, hold the t *"* . ominktiony, bring on the elsctions, h’l he t.ncl trust in the United States and let the country make its choice, as rntsgd the price of steaks neaily aimogt before business of any (kind m.t' of sight oi a hungry man. Onâ€" could have time to realite that an ario towns and .cniu are experiencâ€" isction is miprogress ing a s.ympl_thehc movement in the came direction althourh the hutch. Wesk‘y no wepaper pub lshed every Tt umdey noon. Casual adversisements accepted u> tv noon Wedneeday cach week . DAVID BEAKN, Proprietor, $1.00 por ancum in advance.91.80 t printing, Knglish and German, in ‘The â€" electors of the Twinâ€"City || should organize a vigilance commitâ€" tee and tar and feather every maâ€"| chine hand the Government sends inâ€"| | to the riding. The public xmmd a |, clean, fair and square contest. No ‘90 rascality will go this time."â€" $ Newsâ€"Record. 1 The â€" invention _ and advocacy of a scheme like . that proposâ€" ed by our evening contemporary is | certain evidence of a highly developâ€" ed philanthropic and master mind. If the Record man can get a sufficiâ€" ent number of recruits to complet« this organization | to his satisfacâ€" tion, it would be a good idea . fo: the brigade, tar, feathers and all, to embark for South Ontario, wher« they would find a splendid field fo: operation in this the callingjof theii choice. A very appropriate candiâ€" date for primary tar and feather ex periment would be Wm. Smith, the Tory exâ€"M. P. for that riding, who gave evidence before the electior trial court, at which Judge Osle: presided, in a manner which the Judge termed "biazen,"‘ declaring he had spent $1,200 for the purpose 0. ‘‘buying votes." It is only reasonâ€" able to suggest that if means sucl as mre proposed by our evening conâ€" temporary are to be introduced that hostilities should first be opened . uj in one of the original hot beds oi political ‘ iniquity in this Province. Let the inventor of this scheme try its effect on one of his own politicai kith and kin, and if successful in reâ€" ducing, if not exterminating, the poâ€" litical depravity in this instance, he may then look for fresh worlds to conquer. AN INVENTION AND THE APPLICATION. ‘The Kingston News says ‘"Shaw,| or another year. â€" Mr. John (Good Whitney _ and Victory!"‘ and The of Hillsburg visited under the parâ€" Belleville Ontario comments, "Whitâ€" n‘al roof for a few days. â€" Mr. n voah Cress has gone to Listowel.â€" mey and Victoryâ€"pshaw! #r. Ed. Gingrich was in Toronto for *.* * a few days. â€"Mt. M. Dahmer and Orâ€" ~ No better evidence of the prosperâ€" | ando ‘Thiel were in Berlin on Sunâ€" ity of our farmersâ€"can be had than ‘ay .â€"Mr. luB l‘)‘int and Alvin Ire.s were in Bri rt â€" visiting the fact that everywhere improve r.ends on Sndsy.â€"-g:: Karl Motsâ€" ‘ments are being freely made. Dwellâ€" | ‘o.; and daughter Edia left on ing houses, barns and stables are beâ€" | T:.esday morning for Magenetewan, lmng erected or enlarged, fences . arc u:clro they ';Il vil'i:x friends for l:-v‘- wal weeks.â€"Mr. Alex. Bowman m"‘ and thines keneri/ o2( | amily visited friends in Waterloo on an air of prosperity that Sunday . at | «speake:ywell: for the industry and in | (Creamery Noteés.â€"The creamery telligence of our farmers.â€"Elmira Yas commented workâ€"again and a «Elignet.> â€"= ~ ery bright season is looked for, as | ® w % j# everal a and many new customers his enroilment of manhood franâ€"| ‘!"! their cream to this ie voters ~ will soon be in order. ,:t""@'u“"_".‘.".",‘ Rvery Liberal should take the trow | on is & early. More anon. !m?.uwfma Ntr. E4. Warner of Berlin and Alâ€" & enrollment of manhood franâ€" votets ~ will soon be in order. REvery Liberal should take the troo "Q‘.‘M‘qfinhflm‘nfld %he municipality . in which he lives und if his name does not appear. ¢n «Abe lists, he should register at the +Liberal Committee rooms as soon as on $rRadly chst & tevet where Build up Ontario ‘This is no time for a change THE ELECTIONS. Keep cool while the elections are "TO AdVERTISERS. =m | why give * Commenting on ‘the. recent _ action f"‘.' oo .Qi:‘ly" ing the printing contra course adopted, goes on to say: The expense the city press is put to inâ€" placing at the disposal of the Counch during its seasions, â€" and devoting columns of space to the reâ€". ports, may be considered by memâ€" bers of the Council as a duty it owes to its readers, but we can tell them a hewspaper owes ho duty to its reaiers that is incompatible . with justice to itself. If the Council treat the press with injustice or even indifference there is no rule of horor or public duty which would not justify its refraining from pubâ€" iishing the Council‘s proceedings. The beef trust in the United States has raised the price of steaks neaily out of sight ofi a hungry man. Onâ€" ario towns and cities are expericncâ€" ing a sympathetic movement in the â€"ame direction, although the butchâ€" â€"rs claim that the rise is caused by Amcrican demand for Canadian catâ€" vle. The scarcity in the States is attributed to the short corn crop a.t year, and the consequent d« rease in the number of fat cattle Local butchers have had to increase the r prices, but theyâ€" are not as yet witLin calling _ distance of Toronto pr.ces, not to speak of those in the States. Here is the Philadciphia price list: â€" â€" Roa t beel .. . S.r.oin steak .. _h ck roast stewing beef Rump steak Zeg ol beet ... _eg of mutson Mutton chops ueg of lamb .. camb chops ... shoulder of lamb veal cutlets ... ... SLo.laer of veal . Notes.â€"Fishing. secms to be about he general pastime tlose fine spring lays. Several fine st.ings of fish me caught and even catching them with the wiie or im shortcr words, ‘slipping‘‘ them, has also been tried with good success. Last week it was that Mr. Herb. Heller "slipped‘ two which measured 19 inches and .04 inches, and weighed 2} pounds and 3 _ pounds respectively. Fish tories are abundant these days, but th s one especially we know to be Arictly true. We would tell those «ho would like to get a nice mess ‘o just come to the Conestogo Rivâ€" er in the neighborhood of St. Jacobs and we will reverse the statement, ‘*‘Tis easier said than done", viz., ©Tis easier done than said." Come and try it and be convinced. â€" The ‘armers are busy seeding and with a few more nice days they will be inished. A good rain though would be a great blessing. Personal.â€"Rev. Mr. Schmidt has eturned from Chesley, where the ‘anada Conference of the Evangelical Association â€" was in session . last wcek. We are glad to state that \r. Schmidt will be with us again n.tunuo_lu#\hhym will be 21 mills, and be payable ‘n three installments, vis., July 15, Sept. 16 and Nov. 18. _ % ST. JACOBS Cents a ib 21â€"25 30 16â€"18 10â€"13 22 â€" 16 J6 3J 14 14 usual, but toward. ev he comy W‘“;“m';fm ot uugufidm 'l.-.l ’a“uunm. mvuxuu’hlhfldlflahl 74® expired about 7 o‘ciock, the cause of | by Plattavills . Echo: _ (Mr. Austltl}.} anoth being apoplexy. Pe # faanulacturers, and will moÂ¥e 40 430 /come. from. Glenallon:. onlÂ¥ iA short Lonwell. _ Her brother ‘and ble _bited uhm%w“mnfldnw _ On retuining to . righ the Trades and Labor R88 l ances. A widow, Ave daughters and|she was not around, apd it ‘ the Bocialist League have asked the|;gwo sons will mourn thgiloss of a|posed she had retired aga‘B, > milliongire Socialist, H. Gay1oré{|ioving husband and a kind father. proceeded to prepate ,m-wmmw sommenpmomtone enmmmeatigmeminin; breakfast, and on goiflg into the in the coming Provincial election ~| uosprpapLy ENTERTAINED. |â€"el.ar were borrified to find hei Local painters and paper Rangers have commenced making the necesâ€" sary â€" improvements. at the County Buildings. ‘The driveways are also being put into readiness for the road l'“.(. 'l‘hmu-unlu_.lpu street will present a petition at the next Council meeting protesting against the closing of Agnes street, which .s necessary in order to enlarge the Agnes street school grounds. The cigar Business carried on un der the name of F. von Neubronn & Co. for some years past, will hereâ€" alter be known as the Berlin Cigar Co. The new company intends enâ€" .arging its premises and will emâ€" ploy 100 men and 50 girls. Mr. John L?wis, who has the eon-‘ tract for grading and macadamizing Church street, between Queen . and. Eby streets, commenced work on the .ob this morning with a full staff oi nands. Mr.~ Aron _ Hamacher has bien appointed inspector, and . will superintend the work on behalf oi be town. ‘The wind storm was so severe on Puesday afternoon as to compel some Leople who started for Manheim to turn back and seek the shelter of the town. The employes at the sugar {actory construction _ works . also were obliged to abandon their work as the sand blew to such an extent as to make a blinding storm. The Board of Works held a ‘special meeting on Saturday evening to conâ€" sider a complaint made by . the Church street residents concerning the surplus ground that it was proâ€" wosed to take to Victoria street for dllingâ€"up _ purposes. ~The residents wished _ to _ receive credit for the groind, and the Board of Works were agreeable Chief of Police Wm. Clark of Galt brought Archie McQueen back to the Jounty Jail on Tuesday to serve 21 days for being drunk and disorderly. cQueen was liberated on April 6 rom the jail, and was fortunate in .eeping _ the matter a secret from Police â€" Magistrate _ Blake, or he would undoubtedly have received a .more severe punishment. A meeting of the representatives of: the various School Boards was callâ€" ed for Monday evening to discuss the Manpal _ Training School question, but owing to some of the members aot being able to pledge their _ reâ€" spective Boards to support a grant .rom the Council, an adjournment was made until Wednesday, April 30, and in the mcantime the various ‘Boardu will be called to discuss the matter. Mr. E. P. Clement received word on Saturday evening from his broâ€" her, Dr. John J. Clement of Sarâ€" nia, that his wiie had died suddenly juring the day. She had been unwell ior some time, but it . was not chought that her illness was very serious. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Cleâ€" ment left for Sarnia on Sunday in ‘order to attend the funeral, which takes place toâ€"day Mail and Empire: Mr. Tripp‘s talented pupil, Miss Emma Zoellner, of Berlin, gave a very successful piâ€" ano recital in the music hall of the Conservatory on â€" Friday evening iast. The large audience present showed their approval by enthusiasâ€" tic applause, and Miss Zoellner was twice obliged to bow her acknowlâ€" edgment to encores. Miss Zoellner nas much improved since last heard, and promises to become a very brilâ€" liant pianiste. . DiED Last Saturday evening shoetly beâ€" iore 9 o‘clock a wellâ€"known _ manuâ€" facturer had a narrow escape from a very cowardly assault which he will not forget for some time. While walking from the dining room to the kitchen of his residence, and when about in the centre of the «itchen a large sized stone was aurled through the window and alâ€" most struck the lamp which he held n his hand. The gentleman was naturally very much frightened, but he lost no time .n making am investigation as to who threw the stone, but wLnno essful. ‘The police authorities were wotified, but no arrests have as yei been made. BERLIN‘S TALENTED PIANâ€" ISTE. ‘The funeral of Miss lda Munroc took placeâ€"on Sunday afternoon, and was very largely attended. . The serâ€" vices at the house and St. Peter‘s Church were conducted by Rev. R. won Pirch, and were very impressâ€" ive. The »naghters of Rebecca, 1. 0.0.F., at.ended the funeral in a body, and conducted the burial serâ€" vices of the lodge at the grave. The .nl”vuo?fl-h and ininnct s mhies, mhobess Aifred Prek deceased‘s sister; anchor, Alfred Helâ€" ler, cressent, Daugbters of Rebsces, t,o.o.l'.;'u:u-sl Alton HII; bouguet, W. G. & R. .-nr pall bearers were Massrs. K rue BURIAL OF MISS MUNROE wWEO THREW TBE sTONE! SUDDENLY 1N SARNIA The ddvanced Bible Class of the Young Men‘s Christian Association were hospitably entertained on Tuesâ€" day evening by the teacher, Rev. W. A. Bradley and his excellent . helpâ€" meet, Mrs. Bradley. All of the members of â€" the class were present and the evening was spent in games of various . kinds, aiter which 1e Ireshments were partaken of. Beâ€" fore the young men left for their reâ€" homes the services of Rev. Mr. Bradâ€" iey as teacher during the past seaâ€" son, and the bospitable manner in which the class had been entertainâ€" ed by Mrs. Bradiey were recognized by a. unanimous _ vote of appretiaâ€" tion. § The annual meeting of the Sunday School teachers and officers of Trinâ€" ity Methodist Church was held on Tuesday evening and was well _ atâ€" tended. The pastor, Rev. Dr. Willâ€" iamsom, presided. The reports of the various officers were read, and showâ€" ed the school to be in a prosperous condition. The election of officers resulted as follows: Supt.â€"A. Bricker. Asst.â€"Supt.â€"Dr. W. R:. Wilkinson. Sec‘yâ€"A. A. Eby. ‘ Asst.â€"Sec‘yâ€"Herbert Huber. Treas.â€"Miss S. Eby. Librarianâ€"Miss L. Cairnes» Organistâ€"Miss C. Boomer. Asst.â€"Organistâ€"Miss A. Weseloh. The entire staff of officers were reâ€" is death being ap Mr. Haddow was on Tuesday, and which had a tendâ€" ency of cooling the air to a considerâ€" able extent, increased in velocity toâ€" wards evening and by midnight a veritable hurricane seemed to . be sweeping over the town, while to those who had occasion to be upon the streets it was an experience that will not soon be forgotten. The wind travelled in gusts at the rate of from 60 to 100 miles an hour, and carried with it anything that was lying around loose on the strects or in the yards. The dust was flying in a manner that would throw in the shade any snow storm that passed over this vicinity during the past winter. The damage reported is slight, but in some cases the wind tore off the tin roofs of buildings and quite . a pumber of fences were laid low. A quiet but very pretty wedding took place at the residence of )t M. Simpson, Margaret avenue, on Weinesday at 2.30 o‘clock when Rev. J. S. Williamson, D. D., pastor oi Trinity Church, united in marriage Miss Elizabeth â€" Simpson of this town and Mr. Ed. J. Carter of Guille, Wisconsin. The bridal couple had no attcndents, and only the imâ€" mediate relatives and friends of the contracting parties were present. The bride wore a handsome travelâ€" ing suit of cloth, and looked very pretty. « The wind that was blowing all dayl Hcspeler, April 21.â€"The G.T.R 1 & I S e ie n d pretty. . « â€" Over 2,000 immigrants . passed After the ceremony the P“W sat through Montreal last week, enroute down to an elegant wedding bre@kâ€"| o. ins Northwest fast. Mr. and Mrs. Carter took the & [ 3.26 train for the west and . proâ€" Cn the _ farm of Mr. Robt. Coxon ceeded direct to â€" Wisconsin, where |:" Blenheim Township was found a they will reside. bed of cement, sturting about two de. _ _ . biact from the surface and extending The many Berlin friends of _ the young couple will extend their heartâ€" iest congratulations and good wishes for a long and happy wedded life, both of them being highly esteemed by all their acquaintances. Mr. Carâ€" er formerly resided in Berlin, havâ€" ing been employed in the W. G. & R. office for several years. During the past few days there has been considerable discussion amongst a number of wellâ€"known citizens conâ€" â€"erning the Carnegie grant to the Rerlin‘ Library Board. Since . the nlans for the building have been comâ€" menced it has been found that at the :resent cost of building a library that would meet the growing reâ€" quirements of a town like Berlin ould not be constructed for $15,â€" It is also the opinion of some that as Waterloo is petitioning for‘ $10,â€" 100 and Galt has an offer of $17,500 at present, Berlin should not be be hind these places in the matter . of an upâ€"toâ€"date library building. With â€" the present building operaâ€" tions that are in . progress it will not be long before the 4â€"mill grant to the Free Library Board will amount to $2,000, which is the one .enth required to be expended anâ€" auaily for library purposes. ‘The i mill grant this year will amount to $1,613, and with the Government alfl. fines, etc., the income of the ll.t.ry Board for 1902 will be about $1,800. * _A petition will be cireulated this week among the citizens camn:- m the l‘y: and Oou‘zn :.nfi t. $15,000 to $20,000 M "’ WANT LIBRARY GRANT IN CREASED. A GREAT WINDSTORM ANNUAL MEETING AN APRIL WEDDING ~« ol inssctivorous birds, as high as $20 can be imâ€" ad was s.bect to seasons ol meaâ€" .ai aberration, but. for some time , a.% had not exhib.ted any symptoms of this malady.> But. melancholy is a characterisiic trait of. the family . szome 20 years ago a sister and & .ew . years mgo a .brother . both projght about an: abrupt terminaâ€" cion to their lives... The remaining members of the family have the sinâ€" were sympathy ol their friends . and neighbors in this dire afiiction. The cuneral took place on Tuesday . and was very largely attended. ORGANIST W, H. HEWLETT SIGNS. %u‘ dead. . ‘The deceased ady who has come to hef death j er own hands was 48 years of ags, London News: Mr. W. H. Hewlett has announced his intention of Acâ€" wepting the position of organist and «hoirmaster of the Centenary: Methâ€" odist ChurcA, Hamilton, and has acâ€" cordingly resigned the position â€" of organist and choirmaster of Dundas Centze Methodist Church, the resigâ€" nation to go into effect on July 1st. Mr. and Mrs. Hewlett purpose tourâ€" ing in England and Germanyâ€" after ieaving this city, returhning to Canâ€" ada in January next. Mr. W. H. Hewlett bas attained a high place on the list of Canadian musicians, ard he will be very much missed irom this city. Before coming to London Mr. Hewlett was for . five years organist of Carleton _ Street Methodist Church, Toronto. depot was fairly crowded with peoâ€" ple this afternoon waiting for . the arrival of No. 20, due at 3.15, to tender their respects to the departâ€" ing five young men who are to go io.th to active service in South ATâ€" rica. The ladies arranged the vol unteers on the platform, and upon each they affixed the Union Jack, with the words, ‘"‘May you ever deâ€" ‘erd your flag.‘" Thire were many :earful eyes to be seen in the vast throng. Just before the arrival . of the train many presentations were made _ to the departing five, princiâ€" pally from the different departiments of the woollen mills. Capt. J. Limâ€" pert, of the 29th Battalion, presentâ€" ed each with a beautiful knife. The young men were: Will. Rife, Thos. McMaster, Thos. Burns, Fred. Seiâ€" gle and R. McIntosh. John Herman, Berlin, renewed old acquaintances in town Sunday. â€" Don‘t miss the thrilling drama which will be given by St. Mary‘s Society, Berlin, at Wellesley, Thursday, Apâ€" ril 24. Some of the local boys viewâ€" ed it at Berlin and pronounced it a success A Brantford paper announces that a farm hand near Ayr ploughed up a box containing $12,000 _ in English â€"oins. The story lacks confirmaâ€" tion. Cn the farm of Mr. Robt. Coxon .n Blenheim Township was found a bed of cement, sturting about two fect from the surface and extending to a depth of about sixty feet. An anaiyst of Montréal was at Mr: Coxâ€" pn‘s farm and ‘conducted some _ exâ€" periments and pronounced it the best cement in the country. A case that attracted a large auâ€" dience to the Court House was tried at the Assizes at Walkerton before Judge Lount. Patrick Heffernnan, A member _ of the Walkerton Town Council, sved Mayor Cyrderman for damages . for hnvil\gl ordered his ‘e,e tment by â€" constables from the Council room for disorderly . conâ€" duct. ‘The â€" Judge held that the Mayor had acted &mpefly. and _ the jury found a verdict in his favor. Wiarton is submitting a byâ€"la#w tc ta‘se $10,000 for waterworks. FAREWELL AT HESPELER ‘The annual meeting of the Sunday Juhool teachers and officers of Trinâ€" ity Church. will be held this evenâ€" ing. ‘The Fergas Newsâ€"Record is offerâ€" ed for sale owing to the recent death of the proprietor, Mr. Jos. J. Craig. fs.;el young â€" men from Hespele: and two from Preston left for South Africa on Monday afterncon. Therc places The hotel keerct 1 Cassel, . East Zorra Township, was Ahed $10 â€" anc costs for selling intoxicating drinks to minors. The sugarfactory. at Wiarton . is well under way. 1t will be a race between ‘Berlin and:Wiarton as, to which will be first. Chairman ~ Alexander of the Galt Frée Library Board has received an offer from Androw Carhegie of $17,â€" 500 for the erection of a new library building: the: usual condiâ€" "UJ to" date" oÂ¥er 90 young men, morhing complained of being farewell celebration at both David, .and on Figing herself â€" in WELLESLEY. ©# <\Garpets, Linoleums, =/Oil Cloths and «[Lace Curtains Carpets .. Linoleums and Oil Clothgs. Lace Curtains. nerathulhctn s Auttad s P CE se a y o Bricker & Diebel. ‘ Mr. G. Banks, accountant for the Mercantile Fire Insurance Co., Toâ€" ronto, was & visitor to town Monâ€" uay Rev. W. F. Roadkouse, pastor of he Baptist congregation in Tavisâ€" wock, was renewing acquaintances in town on Monday. Miss Elma Snider left Tuesday morning for Montreal, where she wiil .e the guest of Mrs. R. F. Ogilvy .or several weeks. Mr. J. Stark spent Sunday with ‘Helpeler friends. Mr. J. A. Beatson, ledgerâ€"keeper of the Molsons Bank, is holidaying in Toronto. Miss Florence Snyder left Monâ€" day morning to resume her studies in St. Margaret‘s College, Toronto. Mr. Robert Moore left for Galt Monday morning to take charge of his father‘s egg business in that town. Miss Lottie Brodrecht of New Hamburg and _ Mr. Truman _ of Plattsvilie, were the guests of Miss Emma Diebel at ‘"‘Maple Villa‘" on Sunday. Mr. Chas. Killer of Bufflalo, N. Y., spent Sunday and Monday at _ the nome of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Killer, King street. Charlie likes his new nome. Mr. Abs. Merner left Saturday morning for Trout Creek, Muskoka. Mr. Darling of Detroit is spending several days in town on business. Mrs. Levi Bricker left on Friday iot Montreal on a visit to her daughâ€" ler, Mrs. R. F. Ogilvy. Miss Sylvia Dicbel, who underwent anmn op. tion at the Gueliph General Hospital ~veral weeks ago, has reâ€" turned â€" home much . improved in health. > % Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Emma Diebel, daughter of our esteemed . townsman, exâ€"Mayor Dicâ€" sel, to Mr. H. Vincent Clemens | of New Hamburg and son of Mr. J. W. Clemens of Berlin. Mr. M. S. Hallman of The Mutual Life staif is spending several days in Toronto. * Mrs. Gribble is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Snider, Albert street, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Doetsam . at tended the funeral of Mrs. Gabel at Baden Wednesday . Mr. Geo. Hasonfing leaves D C t ttyeent y rvois racation ADDITIONAL LOCALS. PERSONAL AND SOCIAL Our House Furnishing Department at this season of the year is one of the busiest in our large estabâ€" lishment. We have made ial efforts this season aad have succeeded in lglvtt.ing together the finest stock of Carâ€" p: ts, Linoleums, Oil Cloths and Lace Curtains ever shown in Waterloo. In Brussels, Axminster, Wilton, Tapestry, All Wool, Union and Hemp. Beautiful Axminster and Wilton Ruge, any size. We show Linoleums and Oil Cloths in all widths, from 1 yard up to 4 yards wide, block and floral designs. Special lines of Lace Curtains, Curtain Nets, Spot Muslins, ete. Lace Curtains, 3 yards long at 50c a pair. Bctter lines at $1.00 up to $12.00 a pair. Special Lines of four weddings Borlin, wants The news was received in town irday , Monday | morning that Rev. L. H. koka. | Wagner of Toronto had been apâ€" nding pointed by the annual conference of ss. the Evangelical Association to take ‘Fidh charge of the local Evangelical conâ€" [“‘h'_ gregation for the next year. The preâ€" sent pastor, Rev. Mr. Damm, has been removed to Crediton. During rwent | the past four years of Mr. Damm‘s snerAl | abors here the ation has AS T©~ | been very nee-ahl,m-fl they od in | are sorry to see him leave they wish him _ abundant success in his new ige of | feld of labor. Waterloo‘s loss is f our | Crediton‘s gain. Rev. Mr. Wagner r Die.| who comes here is a man of ability is of | and under his pastorate continued J. w. | prospérity for the Evangelical conâ€" gregation is predicted. Another large lot of Caustic Soda jast arrived at llaliman‘s Grocery, Berlin. How about forming a City Baseâ€" ball Leagwe? Already a number of teams have organized, such as the Bankers, the Brewers, the St. Louis L. & D. Society nine. Our many factories could each turn out a strong team and develop our junior players, who may in time become stars and Waterloo may have a fast nine of its own. Should we have no senior ball team the City League could play two games at Westside every Saturday afternoon with one admission fee and give our citizens the privilege of witnessing a ball game, a pleasant pastime during the hot summer months. The attention of the street cleanâ€" ing and sanitary departments of our civic administration is called to the unsightly and filthy state of the lane on the east side of The Mutual Life building. Here there is deposited the accumulated refuse and (?) ol a whole winter‘s operation, both in the kitchens and workshops of that, row of blocks on the west side of King street. This lane, in the very midst of the town, is not only unsanitary, but an eyesore to all passers by. Let us hope that the proper authorâ€" ity will make a raid upon this "Mulâ€" berry street‘" and _ demand a thorâ€" ough cleaning up from the parties responsible for its present condition. .. M. Weiche! & Son have taken : the agency for the Atlas Portland Ceâ€" ment, _ manufactured at Northampâ€" ton, Pa. This is the largest cement tactory in existence and their goods m‘m‘;h all parts of the wotld . carloads are expected in a few days.. Farmers . whoâ€" buy Atlas ~ Cement _will get the best that‘s made and the.price no higher (Feo. Thomas will play in Worces ter this season, to which place . h A TALK ABOUT CEMENT by Manager Barrow of