The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

. ._ GCaAPITAL...... ;... .. $8.000,000, i® REST...............}. $2,500,000, E> HEAD OFFICE, TORORTO. A general Banking Business transâ€" _! _~ acted at the L _ WATERLOO® BRANCH T9 E?‘f *~â€" Deposits of one dollar and upwards 'é:- »ceived in the Savings Bank or on is pecial Deposit and highest: rates of a _nterest allowed. Drafts and Money § Orders issued on all points at lowest _*.. rates. Bpecial attention paid to the _____ business of farmers and out of town *‘ eussomers. Blank Notes for tarmers :‘â€" ‘ SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. * ‘The safest way to invest your monâ€" ey is‘to place it in this department. _ The rate of ‘ interest may seem ‘small when crompared with that promised by speculators, but the inâ€" come is at least certain. #* BERLIN BRANCH. _ REMITTANCE DEPARTMENT. h “@'fiufl be sent to all parts of the world at trifling cost by our drafts and money orders. . Bank drafts are absolutely safe and we tee that the money will be "d o:m the right party. Tra s can purchase Circular Notes, which can be cashed everyâ€" where without charge,personal idenâ€" tification or any kind of trouble. BANK OF HAMILTON â€" Remember that the money is perâ€" fectly safe and that you can get it when you want it t! PWarn o anc t .. d t d * \ Carter‘s Little Liver Pills. "‘. Must Boar Signature of THE CANADIAN® BANK OF COMMERCE '-(;;ola;ll;;;rnd' upwards received. Interest added twice a year, sales supplied free on The Molsons Bank. Incorporated in 1855. HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL Paid up Capital = $2,500,000 Reserve Fund â€" . $2250,000 A general banking business done, Colâ€" ections made, drafts issued payable in all parts of the Dominion or apy ‘place in the world Highest rates of intercst allowed for money dopostted in Savingsâ€"Bank or special 01404 q0+00+40+00+100+6 Sanderson‘s Bakery, & 3 T. E. HAINES, Agent, GCURE S1CK HEADACHE. See Pecâ€"Simile Wrappor Bclow. F. C. G. MINTY, Maxacez®. Wells | Drilled .. â€"AIl kinds of repairâ€" l;g(::ne at reasonable LEAPER BROS., Windmilis Supplied. JACOB HEBPELER, Manager Waterioo Branch Fog ufig1cax. " Fag diztikcss. | Ei1igusness. ror TeR®d LveRr. Fen consTiPATIO8. © FOR SALLOW SKIN. . FOR THE COMPLEXLIO®E Hawksvilie . . application. BERLIN 7 a $ w‘ Iton inks it fi & to or two and ‘6ee. Berâ€" t sugar : fucâ€" m;:,m out bdnt“ hg . _one . There sense in thm. The nz:l‘ suvcess ol those now erected would be . tae strongest argumentâ€"in favor of . the extchsion ol the industry which in Ontaric is in an experimental stage. 'l'l:el employees of the Ontario Suâ€" gar Co‘s., refinery on the last of the 1902â€"1903 campaign, m-d"u their . _ appreciation of the courtesy, and thoughtfuiness of their foreman, Mr. L.S. Moore, on Wednesday, by presenting him with a wellâ€"worded address, read by Mr. Carran, ant a bandsome gold watch. The gift was a great surprise to the recipient, who expressed his acknowledgements . in a most feeling manner. Gymrasium Exhibition given in the Y.M.C.A., rooms on Friday evering. The gymnasium hall was flled to its utmost capacity by a very large crowd _ of both sexes, afd all were great.y pleased with the programine. Nearly _ fifty members of the Junior, intermediate, _ and Senior Classes, participated and _ acquitted theimâ€" scl.es in a very satisfactory _ manâ€" ner, showing that they have _ made splendid progress in physical culture vnder the directorship of Instructor Nicholls. One ‘of the most amusing and interesting features was the blind boxing bout between Jas. Jaimet and John Dorschell. The exhibition was a decided success. The monthly meeting of the Dirâ€" ctors of the Beriinâ€"Waterloo Hospiâ€" tal was held Friday evening. . Those presen‘ were Messrs. W. H. Riddell, J. B. Hughes, Geo. Diebel, J. Knaufl f Waterloo, and C. F. Nichaus, J. M. Stzebler, R. Roschman, Edward Smyth and W. H. Schmalz _ In the absence of President J. C. _ Breotâ€" haupt, Mr. Riddell, viceâ€"president, presided. No action was taken regarding the communication of F. B. Linden. , The â€" Property Committee zeported ‘Naving reâ€"elected Mr. J. M. Staebler chairmar and _ recommended making ‘ertain improvements to the grounds and the completing _ of the cement sidewalk. _ A special report was subâ€" mitte1 recommending that the proâ€" posed operating room addition be crectel at the southâ€"easterly end of the main building and that it be semiâ€"circular in shape. Accounts were passed amounting to $651.05. ihe Superintendent‘s report showâ€" ed that January was a very busy znonts There _ were> 169 Hospital lays. $124.90 receipts and 17 patients in on February first. In the lso!aâ€" laticn Hospital 51 days, $19.50 _ reâ€" ceipts and two patients in on Februâ€" ary first. One of the most unique and interâ€" sting treats of the season was the WaATCHED," THEIR FOREMAN Tle Board acknowledged the gift of a bag of flour from Mr. S. J. Cherry of Preston. A largely attended meeting ol the German School Association was beld in the Free Library Board room on Saturday evening, at which matters vertairing to the better teaching of German in the Public Schools was discussed and the annual election . of officers. was held. â€" _The Viceâ€"President, Rev. F. Friedâ€" erich, presided, in the absence of the President, Rev. R. von Pirch. The® teaching of German in the schools ,was discussed and general {ault was found with the teaching of this important subject outside of the regular school hours. A resolution was unanimously adâ€" opted suggesting that two ceachers be employed to teach German only, and if possible to employ a salaried Germaa inspector who will be 1eâ€" sponsible to the School Board _ for the proper teaching of the subject. Also that German be placed on the same footing as any other subject, now being taught in the schools. FER GYMNASIUM â€" EXHIBITION A committee congisting of Revs. F Friederich, and W.C. Boese, and Messrs. K. Mueller, L.J. Breithaupt. and W. H. Schmalz, was appointe!l to appear before the School Bow) at its next meeting in support . of the resolution. ‘The election of officers resulted as follows== \ Presidentâ€"Rev. F. Friederich. VicePres.â€"Rev. W. C. Boese. Secy=Treas â€"Karl Musller. ~~ ‘ Collectorâ€"C. Meisner, ‘ Several new members were enrolâ€" led, â€"making a total at present of 50. A vigorous canvas, however, will be made to increase the membership of the Association. * From Now Until May 1st the cost of tuition in commenrcial or shorthand is $25,00, Inâ€" atruetion is c y individual. Studâ€" ents may entar at any time. Send for froe circulars. Oâ€"~PI1AL BOARD MÂ¥EETING. 2 WATCH UAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION. BERL1N ~ «â€"! Breakfast ol isode winee sqenr ereare | availe witn a great deal of et _ ~end pleasure, was held in ~:§ ec tioucs, Beriin, Friday §e provedl a most delightful A caarming and select company, beau~ liiul music, a perfect Soor, and fl: er pleas eny “ event mwtuu- it '= ‘The dancing was carried on in 11e spacious and . most ~elegantly â€" deâ€" corared dining hall, while fhe corâ€" ridors and _ pariors, with their myâ€" But as to the guests. Never did a more elite and fashionable assembly of guests, particularly the fair sex, in their exceptionally beautiful cosâ€" |tumcs. grace a â€" similar occasion in the Twinâ€"City. The bappy and conâ€" tentei facial expressions,â€" the elegant gowns, some of which were unusua»â€" ’ly costly, and all becoming and °eiâ€" egart. As they mingled.with the somâ€" ‘breâ€"attired bachelors and gentlemen Ill’iem.'s, it made a scene which hbegâ€" |gars description. The cup of happiâ€" {ness cfthe participants was tiuly |running over. riads o( fairy lamps and NoLA! pPIARLE and inyiting cosy cormers wooed the bappy devotees who . were fortamate being present. i.'rnâ€". uince hall never preseated a mort beautiful appesrabce, with is «bundsance of Britigh colors in buntâ€" ing _ and flags, and" an â€" approprinte sprinkling of the colors of<the"Vare~ lunu *‘ Un the four walls were huge British fags while strung from ibe corne:: to the chandeli¢rs in the conâ€" tre were streamer» of red, white und blue bunting. Situated in the westâ€" ern corper, with a back ground of a massive flmfi”m Regiment Or 'tpm me _ of music has not exoelied by any outside organization is preâ€" viou; years. The members were htâ€" tingiy attired in regulation aniform. Dupper was served om the sscond floor in different corridors and rooms, the tables being elegantly decorated in yeliow.and white, while the serâ€" vice wiven by Mine Host and Mrs. Geo. Philip, and staff of waitresses, who were beautifully attired in white was favorably discussed and â€" comâ€" mended upon. It was a social event which . will long be remembered, and "‘gay socâ€" iety,‘"" will be bubbling over _ for weeks to come with compliments to The Hostesses of the occasion were Mescames D.S. Bowlby, W.H. Bowlâ€" by, W. â€"H. Breithaupt, G. H. DBowlby, M. Bricker, W. E. Butler, H. G. Lackrer, A. Millar, F. C, G. Minty, the competent committee of stewâ€" ards who had charge of this auspicâ€" ious event. Wm. Roos, Geo. Rumpel and J, E. Seagram. % Or Friday afternoon a joint meetâ€". ing of the Berlin High School Board and the Town Council was held to discuss the erection of am addition to the High School for mamual training purpores. The High School Board was represented by Messrs. C. Bitâ€" zer, Ed. Smyth, W. J. Mot:, P. Shirk, Bridgeport, and A. Werner of Elmira. Mayor Eden and Alds. Colâ€" lard, Kranz, Honsberger, Braun ind Weber were present on behall of the town. â€" A <rip was made through the meimbers whelhef they InWCNOON . MA~ school and the Council was greatily sisting the Town Council in getting pleased with the appearamce ef the Out the vote. institution. _ The plans for the proâ€"| Mr. C. H. Mills believed that . at posed new addition were also examâ€"|least one large public meeting in the ined.. They provide for a muilding OP®TA House should be held, _ at larger than the presemt school, wnich which men who have looked into the is required to accommodate the imâ€" quéstion and were members of the cressing number of studemts and the Civic Lighting Committees, _ should manual training . department. . Sevâ€" address the gathering. Those who atâ€" eral changes were suggested in the guments in favor of the byâ€"law would plans and the High School Board tend the meeting and have the . aâ€" was instructed to appear before the influence others who would uot atâ€" Councii and formally state their rgâ€"|tend the meeting. quirement3. ~The proposed building| M W.Vâ€" Ubtiey thouhgt that . the will cost in the neighborhood â€" of work of getting out the vote . should $15,000 . not be left to the Town Council enâ€" tirely, or it may not be brought out, REâ€"ELECTED. CHAIRMAN but ~ the Board ol Trade members & should lend all the assistance posâ€" The monthly mastine af the Hoars [ibke. The monthly meeting of 'fic Board was held at the close of conferâ€" encewith the Town Council when Mr. Conrad Bitzer was reâ€"elected Chairâ€" man and several acgounts were Mr. Joseph P. Foster : of Seaforth spent Saturday and Sunday , at bis home in Berlin. Would You Enjoy Porfect Digesâ€" tive Vigor? â€" ° 4A MAGALFICKEDT mmm:;uo-mu the Y.M.C.A. pariors on NAY the . dyspeptic tor a form of |it was decided to organize lé matual nourishment â€" that gan be rétained, |benefit and to use their inf im quickly assimilated, and that will alâ€"|bringing about a closer unity in . reâ€" fotd strength to the body, Malt Break|liglou: work among the churches in fast Food fully meets the weeds . of tNT'loâ€"ka; the dyspeptic by furnishing elements| Among pastors in attendance of nutrition that agree with â€" weak |wereRevs. L..H. Wagner, of Waterloo; stomachs. Malt Breakfast Food givel|O.8. Edwards, A.Y. Haist, F. Freidâ€" :JW“ for |erich, D.W. Saider, W. A. Bradley, wuflering The ase:â€"of{ A.B. Francisco and J.W.J.. Andrew, zu’a:‘. Jot a tew Mmh.hn::mmmm m: .....“".....’:-fl.. o oi nc m wrarico of thoit intor MaANUAL TRAINING 8CHOOL o siviont may, 1( You Are a Dyspeptic Try inss h * ity Bachelor"# ‘Bait _ of | $=7¢ donl of, interest end | & 4 im Waiper | Mo%« i_.n:uu evening, â€"and|)> 8: t delight/ul suctess. A select company, beauâ€" Food , ufter which | Berlin and â€" Waterloo of theirt intomâ€" nce with the|tion to join the association. The ofâ€" The flanthly ' . Cc s L« m Smyth, C. A. Abrems,â€" _ I., J. U. Clemens, W. V. Uttley, â€"C. K. Hagedorn, W. H. Leeson, W. J. Moooy, C.H. Mills, and Secretary H. \J. Sims were in attendance. _A communication _ was read from muum.md vhe , ress of Chambers of Commerce, ai.~_ncing that the Filth Congress Ol \aambers of Commerce would be hLe.u in Montreal, on the 17th, 18th, ‘1:‘». and 20th, of August, 1908, !fi to the Convention, wiso thas af the board desires to bring before the Convention any important question, reso!lstions should be framed <and sent to the Secretary in â€" London, Angiand. Among the questions to be discussed are the following:â€"Alaska }Bouu..ry, Bounties, Commercial Reâ€" latious between the Mother Country tier Colomies and iDependencies, Leâ€" fences of the Empire, po'do’nwnt of British Central Africa, Fast Atlantic Mail Service, Income Tax Levied in Ugionics on British Shipping, Naturâ€" alization Laws, Secret Commissions, Traue Marks, ‘Frade with Porto Rico, Cuba, and the Philippine Islands, Keâ€" solutions on &hy economic or BQRâ€" political subject of commercial _ inâ€" The Council appointed Messrs. C. H. Mills, W. G. Uttley, C.K. Hage dorn, and S.J. Williams, a committee to frame resolutions and report . to The delegates appointed were Mesâ€" srs. Robt. Smyth, D. B. Detwoiler, It was the opinion of the Council, C. H, Mills, and S.J. Williams. that as this was one of the fore:nost Conventions, to be held this year, IBoxun should be represented. President Smyth reported that a stotk subscription list had _ been placeu in his hands by the President of the Manufacturers‘ Association for the purpose of the Board of _ Trade to use its influence in securing stock for the erection of a building in which furniture manufacturers â€" could . exâ€" hibit their manufactures for the conâ€" venience of buyers. An option on & certain property on King street had been secured, and if stock amountâ€" ing to $15,000 could be subscribed, the building would be erected. . The Council discussed the question at some length, mad the convensus of opinion seemed to be that the Board f Trade‘s part in the matter had been completed, namely, in interestâ€" ing furniture manufacturers ia _ the erectionâ€" of a building and _ holding fairs, and that it was now the manâ€" ufactcrers‘ turn to take up the quesâ€" tion, as they would be the benoiacâ€" The matter was left in the hands of a special committee appointed in November, to take such action as they may deem necessary to bring this matter to a successful comple President Smyth reminded _ the Board that the vote on the Lighting Byâ€"Law _ would be taken in the course of the wesk, and asked . the members whether they interded asâ€" Mr. C.K. Hagedorn informed . the Board that an organization meeting would be held in the Council (Chamâ€" ber this evening, at which commitâ€" tees would be appointed to get out the vote, ‘The matter was then dropped. On motion, the names of Messts, Jobhr Brown, C. F. Carrick, and 11 Baltzer as new members . will be recommended at the next meeting of TWINâ€"CITY CLERGYMEN ORGAN 1ZE FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT. A spirit of closer unity . amongst the various denominations has taken mdm pastors _ of the different :gmmty.nd n.: the Y‘&.O.A. parlors ::“ day 1t was decided to organize lér mutual benéfit and to use their 1m wwscluu unity in . reâ€" uo 1 work among the churches in | Among Ax._gm in attendance ‘The meeting then adjourned Congress of Commerce. The Lighting _ Byâ€"Law Furniture â€" Fair. New Members One of the most instructive and inâ€" teresting addresses that has been the privilege of Berliners . to hear, for some time was the account of _: the Hart‘s River campaign: in South . Afâ€" Tica, %a which the znf' Canadian Conâ€" tinger:t took an active part, givxen on Saturday evening by Trooper A. J. Brace, a member of the brave . comâ€" pany â€" of thirtyâ€"five Canadians undel the _ co@muand of the © distinguished Lieut. N. Carruthers. ADDRESSES LARGE AUDIENQâ€" ES IN BERLINâ€"WAS IN THME HARTS RIVER CAMPAIGN. 3 YM.C.A., was filled to the d by an appreciative audienca, who sat speliâ€"bound for two houts as they liFed to Trooper Brace recite the any _ thrilling _ experiences, through ‘which the Canadians pasâ€" sed in _ the South African war, and particularly the exctiting â€" conflict with the Boers in the Hart _ River district â€" Trooper â€" Brace is a compatalively young man, and an excellent and pleasing speaker, and all who heard him on this occasion wert greatly deâ€" lighted,â€" and in order that the townsâ€" people who were tunable to attend on account of it being Saturday â€" night, it is being arranged that _ Trooper Brace repeat his story in the Opera House in March. On Sunday afternoon Mr. Bracte adâ€" dressed a large audience in the Oneta House. The meeting was of an _ evâ€" angelistic character, and the earnest discourse was attentively listencd to by all. He spoke of the splendid teâ€" ligious wor‘ accomplished by the Â¥. M.C.A., workers in the South Afriâ€" can campaign and related some refy striking cases of conversion. Five men signified their intention of leactâ€" ing Christian lives as the result _ of the afternoon meeting. > Mr. E.P. Clement, K.C., presided, and‘special music was rendered . by the Zion Evangelical male quartotte, and Rev. O.S. Edwards. | In the â€" evening ‘Trooper _ Brace preached an excellent sermon in the Trinity Methodist church, in _ conâ€" nection with the Educational services held on Sunday. The large edifice was filled to the doors with an attentive and appreciative audience who . were greatly _ impressed with the evenings address Mr. Brace who is at present a student _ at _ Victoria University spoke very highly of that institution. the chair gcrow. (This is relnk is a hair food. It feeds ihe hair and the On â€" Monday Saintary Inspector J.K. Master and Chief Winterhalt drove to the home of S.E. _ Ernst, near the sewer farm, and placed the pceupants under quarantine, under inâ€" structions from the local Board _ of Health. Mr. Errist had been in quarâ€" rantine in Wilmot Township for _ the last two weeks, but was liberated by the authorities on Saturday, but the local authorities ‘believe that it _ is not sufficient, _ and hence the prosent lu:tlor. It feeds ihe hair and the hair grows, that‘s al! ther 3» it; 1t stops the hair, too, a ways restores color to gray hbair. § If Is TBE TRUSTED FRIEND OF MILLIONS. es teone "hoastosst e n urspoant you a bottle. â€" Be sure and of your neartet sc s se o Al Mess‘ Millions _ in. this North Amexnc.\ni continent know that Paine‘s Celooy Compound ‘"makes sick people well." Ps% Celery Compound . is , toâ€" day â€"" popular medicine in . the wealthy and humbler homes of our vast country. The press has _ given this â€"wonder taking prescription more note, prominence and praise, than has ever been given to any other remody m- of all schools prescribe it Paine‘s Celery Compound has . beâ€" come popular and trusted becarse its results exceeds its promises. It s victorious over sickness and disoase. Tt offers hope and cheer to those proâ€" nounced incurable by physicians, it saves such from the grave. It is the one medicine ing and allspowerâ€" tul; that brings true . ‘Joy and gladness to victims and their anxious relatives and friends. A Canzdisn Contingest Hero. Men and Women of All Ranks C of Society Point to Paine‘s Colory Gompqqndlg It is well to remember that one of two bottles of Paine‘s Celery . Comâ€" g:ad will, in the majority of cases, ish _ tired feelings, weary . and clouded brains, headache, m&t& constipation, . nervousness and s! m,m.nm»mz Md‘“dnfln -n: ments discases. i As Their Rescuer From Diâ€" sease and Death. $1.00 a betiie. QUARANTINED Bottom prices did Hardware, Stoves, Tinwar», Plumbing and Pipe Fitting, Solid and Progressive PROFIT T Business written in 1902 â€" â€" * 4 Business in force Dec. 31st, 1902 â€" = $ Cash Interest Income, 1902 = â€" â€" Death Loqsses, 1902 â€" â€" â€" ‘The cash income from interest exceeded the death losses for ." BRA f’”"" .3 @IAVIAVAELD ALAOIAD Lew & ue Grof‘s ©400000000000000000000 J00048 QSB*0000080 +1 Powder Tonig the year by | The Mutual Life of Canada | Hardware Merchants, Plumbers and Tinsmiths. WATERLOO. Surprising Millinery BARGAINS Owing to the ltrlc:l{ casn system we m ge benefit of our customers, we *able give bargains. muwn.umm% are too numerous to quote prices. 8 and to King St. North, . . « Owing to the strictly cagh system â€"we That ANOTHER YEAR of very substantial Progress has been experienced by ComN R.AD BROS., to those who use & Croff‘s Tonie Powder It mssists digestion. 6 Is promotes assimilation. Consequently it means A healthy animal, increased weight, and a larger proft. Druggist, will appear evident from theifollowing : T: incraases the appetite. Others bave provon this. Try it. Mrs. C. Stuernagel, [ejal & R FOR CATTLE AND HOGS. . Werner, Store near Post Office, ‘Phone 142 Figuring on Heat for many new customers this seaâ€" son. Many for whom we have ea & ) w::l" on&a.g plo;ud with the our work to highly reâ€" &m%dutqtbdrm * Still have time to give attention to more orders and would like to submit estimates to those who want good ‘work at +~moderate prices A14 W. . Riddell, WA fatteni Cattle $4,5%7,878 $34,467,420 $275,507 $210,696 For $64.811 ya e s