The Sherbrooke examiner, 21 mai 1900, lundi 21 mai 1900

&\)t ^tierbrooht examiner SEMI • WEEKLY EDITION.YGL III.NO 63 New Series.SHEKBKOoKh.QUr., MONDAY, MAY 21, 1V00.PRICE ONE CENT l ! ; Window Screens ! No Flies On You If you have our n^jun'abl», ritht fitting Screens in your windows.Scresn Doors, Spring Hinges, Wire Cloth, and all the fixings ncctssary to k»« j) out the insects.A e-tr h ad of these goods di zen windows, 70 dozen doors ^end us y*.ur orders i r&BSstm 1 TrbztmaE MAFIKINC RELItVED WAR OFFICE CONFIRHS RE FOR I'.AH K WKU.KNOWN FKNIANS.TIlnitoi.D CANAL DVNAMITKRS ACiKNTS oc ANTMIIUTIHIl CONSl'Ilt A TOUS.KRUGER HAS NOT SUED FOR PEACE.105 BULLER’S ADVANCE DELAYED LB pi A/ PEERLESS FREEZERS ! FOR 1900.The 3 Minute kind, guaranteed to make ICE CREAM sud d zei s of delicious f'tzen dainties in 3 minutes All the parts covered and the best cedar rul e Runs easy, little bother, little cost, little work, aid lasts a lifetime Bert*r buy the right kind and order a Pecrlefw.RAILWAY HAS BEEN DESTROYED.Hunter Pushing Forward With Supplies to Mafeking.Woodyatt fj iiib Wheel MoWers APE THE BEST.Sizes 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 20 inches.GET CUR TRICES.The Monarch or J.SPECIAL VH S.Mitchell & Co.MOWER o?er all other medium The Monarch has already demonstrated its superiority priced machines.12, 14 and 16 inch.Price $3.00.jet a copy of our Summer Goods Catalogue and let us hear from you MITCHELL & CO .HALL WE SELL EVERYTHING THAT MEN and ^ BOY'S WEAR.Our two stores are full of New Goods.Our business is increasing daily, because we have the variety in all our departments and sell at the closest margins.We have the repu tation of selling well made perfect-fitting garments for Men and Boy's ; and again we have the confidence of the public and we mean to hold it.Why should you pass by the largest and best stocked store in the city when you are sure to buy cheaper and better goods than ycu find elsewhere.No excuse if you don't buy your goods right We offer you the finest opportunity.The largest Clothiers and Men’s Outfitters in the Townships.STAR CLOTHING HALL, J.R0SEJLBL00JVL cY CO., 97 & 99 Wellington Street, Sherbrooke Next Door to Grand Central Hotel.CURTAINS I sfe CURTAINS I We have a very good assortment of CURTAIN MATERIAL such as Curtain Net, Curtain Muslin, Double Faced Cretonne, Broca-telle, Scrim, Art Muslin, Crape Muslin, etc.Also White Lace Curtains from 75c.to $5.50 pair.BLINDS—in plain shades, or trimmed fringe, lace and insertion SPRING ROLLERS, Curtain Poles, Pole Trimmings, Chains, Tassels.T.BELANGER, 145 Wellington Street, Sign of the Maple Lea \ 4 Cormier's The old reliable fir gent£ At astonishing low prices, cannot be beat For relia No.131 WHOLE London, May 21.— 220 p.m.—(Special)—The War Odice confirms the story ol the relief of Mafeking.Theie is no truth in the report that President Kruger has sued for peace, and no communication from him on the subject is expected in the immediate future.Loudon, May 21—2 p.m.—(Special)—1 he War Office has received the following message from ^Lord Roberts : “ Kroonstadt, May 21 —BulUr reports that his advance will be delayed a few days on account of the way in which the railway has been destroyed.“ Bundle reports that Lad> brand has been occupied.Hunter is pushing up the railway with supplies for the Mafekirg garrison, and is arranging an hospital train for the convej ance of the sick and wounded to Kimberley.Methuen has left Hoopstad to co operate with this force." London, May 21.—The British have occupied K’crksdorp, in the Transvaal, withi ut fighting.General Duller reports that Clery movec to Ingogo, and Dundonald to Laing’s Nek.DEWET OFFERS TO SURRENDER.has London, May 21.—A special despatch from Kroonstadt says that Cc mmandant Dewet has sent word that he is prepared to surrender conditionally with his entire commando.He stipnlates that the men should be allowed to return to their harms.Lord Roberts replied that the surrender must be unconditionally.ENTIRE FORCE REPORTED CAPTURED.London, May 21— A despatch to the Daily Mail from Lorenzo Maiques, dated Sunday, says: “On Thursday the entire Boer force around Mafeking, including the guns, was captured b> the British.*’ MAFEKING RELIEF COLUMN.London, May 20.A Lape Town j account of tire composition of the j relief column, which entered Mafeking, May 10, says that it consisted of 2000 men of the South African the Mansion House and all the public buildings, shouting and cheering.Lady Georgiana Curzon this morning telegraphed her congratulations to Col.Baden-I'owell and to her sister.Lady Sarah Wilson.Light Horse the Imperial Yeoman-1 SheinformedColonel Baden-Powell Special ! grin g the very latest novelties in AND ISHINGS, goods are extra quality and prices go to the old stand llington St.AND RETAIL.•y, and the Kimberley Horse.It left Kimberley May 4, with thirty-five wagons, containing stores and ammunition, with four guns of the horse artillery and two Maxims, and moved west along railway without meeting opposition.At Kraai Pan the Boers fell back when attacked.A special despatch from Cape Town says that the relief column, as it approached Mafeking from the south, was attacked by a strong force of Boers who were repulsed.The rear guard continued 111 action for some time.The British casualties were slight.The relief force entered Mafeking unopposed, the siege having been already raised.The relief column passed the Taungs and Vryburg districts without encountering the Fédéras column.It had three Maxims.The force reached Manitzen river, twenty miles south of Mafeking, May 11.Colonel B.T.Mahon, who, it is understood commanded the relief column, served in the Dongola and Nile expeditions with General Kitchener.The Cam* Town Argus says that 80 of Eloffs patrol were killed, and that an Irish-American brigade was greatly cut up at Mafeking and Kroonstadt.The Boers are turning against the French and Germans.FORCED THE BOERS TO DEC-AMP.London, May 18,-9.10 p.m.— Mafeking has been relieved.Pretoria, May 18.It was officially announced to-day that when the laagers and forts around Mafeking had been severely bombarded, the siege was abandoned.British force taking possession of the place.J President Steyn left here for the Free State yesterday evening.Addressing a crowd on the platform, he urged them to be of good cheer.It is re port ml that 5,000 British troops have surrounded Christiana, and that the landrost and other officials have been taken prisoners.Mr.James Milne, the correspondent of the Reuter Telegraph Company.who has been a prisoner here, was liberated ami escorted to the border this morning.REJOICING IN liONDON.London, May 19,—There had been no interruption up to noon to-day of Inondon s celebration of the successes in South Africa ; in fact tlie enthusiasm increased as the day proceeded.The omnibuses are crowded with men and women waving flags, and every cab cart and carriage ami nearly every house is decorated.Every one from the newsboys in the street to the most dignified business man is wearing a rosette of the British colors.Traffic is practically suspended, great crowds surrounded that the fund for Mafeking, for which she had made an urgent appeal on May 12, already amounted to seven thousand pounds.C< )N FI R M ATOK V ST< >R I ES.London, May 19.A despatch to the Dai!(j Nnrs from Lorenzo Marquez dated Friday, says that the reports of the defeat of the Boers at Mafeking have been confirmed.Eighty of the German corps were killed.It is reported at Lorenzo Marquez that the Volkxinnoï Pretoria, ! accuses Col.Baden-Powell of hoist-! ing a white flag, thus bringing on the disaster.The! Fo/As/rm adds that the Boers will now be justi-' lied in blowing upfcthe mines.The despatch adds that the passengers report that the Irish-Am-eriean ambulance corps are now fighting with the Boers.The Boers are preparing to retire to Lydenburg.PREPARING FOR EVENTUALITIES.London, May 19.The TVmr.s correspondent at Lorenzo Marquez in a despatch dated May 17, says that in anticipation of the closing of the railway from Delagoa Bay to Pretoria the Boer agents are buying all the available provisions and forwarding them with all speed to the Transvaal.Extraordinary efforts have been taken to hasten the despatch of these supplies.CASUALTIES AT MAFEKING.London, May 19.The following is a summary of the casualties in Mafeking since Oct.12.when the siege commenced, to the end of March, 1900.as officially furnished by Mr.Ronald Moncrieffe, fcExtra A.D.C., part of whose duties it is to compile this sad roll :— (ombatant*.0__fa IT""'- g Officers.Men.Total.Killeil and died of wounds.I» M .r*îl Wounded.11 «0 101 Missing .1 •'#» 37 Died of sickness.0 8 8 206 Total .18 187 ivilians.Non-Combatant* and Natives.^j Women and Men.Children.Native*.Total Killed I 4 11 g Wounded.•» 3 96 104 129 111 Total.8 7 Grand total .349 CANADIAN ARTILLERY AT BULUWAYO.Toronto, May 19.—The Evening Telegram’s sjiceial cable, dated London, May 1*.says : “The Canadian Artillery wit hGenCa rrington’s force, inarching to the relief of Mafeking, reached Bulawayo on Wednesday.” ALL WELL AT KROON8TAI).Ottawa, May 19.—Mrs.S.M.Rogers received the following cablegram yesterday from South Africa : “Kroonstad, May 18.—All well.(Signed) s.m.Rogers.” OVERTON A CANADIAN.Winnipeg, May 19.Wm.B.Overton, a victim of Boer treachery near Kroonstad, South Africa, on Tuesday last, is a former \\ inni-pegger.lit* has a brother in this eiPv and at I>auphin.( OL.OTTER WELL AGAIN.Toronto, May 19.Word was received from Liout.-(V>l.Otter in the city yesterday to the effect that he spent eight days in hospital on account of his wound, but is completely recovered and is again at the head of his regiment.LA ING S NEK TUNNEL BLOWN UP.Volksrust, on t he Transvaal bor-der.MaylT.Via Lorenzo Maiques, May IS.The large tunnel at Laing’s Nek, w hich was 2,213 feet long, and which afforded the only means of railway communication between Natal and tin* Transvaal, has just been completely dcst roved by the Boers, who blew it up with dynamite*.THE ENT) IS NEAR.KRUGER MAY SURRENDER WHEN THE BRITISH ENTER THE TRANSVAAL.London, May 19.In Kroonstaad it is said that President Kruger w ill surrepder when Lord Roberts crosses the Transvaall border.Lord Roberts is accumulating immense quantit ies of supplies a ml the preparations for another movement are well advanced.The next stop will Ik* Johannesburg.Two thousand men are working on the railway deviation at Vnlseh river.Tin*re are 12,000 Boers at Rhenoster Spruit, reconnoitring parties art* sighted daily by the British patrols.Commandant Nel, with the Johannesburg ‘Zarps,- is actively commandeering 15 miles north-w est of K roonstaad.I)esperate efforts are being made by the Trnnsvaalers to get every available unit on the firing fine.AH exemptions ha ve* been cancelled Tin* civil administration is reduced to tin* lowest limits.According it) other advices from tin* same point President Kruger and tin* other officials purpose leaving almost immediately for Lydenburg.The British prisoners will be conveyed there and the foreign consuls at Pretoria are leaving for Lydenburg.President Steyn arrived at Pretoria on Wednesday night, and is nowin close conference with tin* TinnsvaaI Government.A Lorenzo Marquez correspondent telegraphing yesterday, says ; “New’ peace profiosals will probably be put forward by the Boer governments.The recent reverses are causing despondency.“There was a nrolonged meeting of the Transvaal executive at Pretoria on Thusday, and the destruction of the mines was again considered.It is understood that the government does not intend to destroy the mines.” HELLER OCCUPIES NEWCASTLE.London, May 19.General Buller in a despatch to the War Office, dated Newcastle, May 18, says: “Newcastle was occupied last night, and to-day the whole second division and the third cavalry brigade will be concentrated t here.“I have sent the mounted force through N Uta to exiiel a small force of the enemy ami to reassure the natives.“The enemy have burned the chapel,broken much glass, plundered inatly houses and taken cash from the banks, but otherwise they have not done much harm.“The railway is badly damaged, tin* Ingognc and Nkader bridges are destroyed, as are many culverts and the pumping station and waterworks.“Of the 7.900 men flying before us about 1,000 seem to have gone* to Wakkerstroom and some by Miller’s Pass to the Free State.The remainder, who are descril>ed as a “disorganized rabble,” have gone north, and say they intend to make a stand at Lamg’sNek.’ Toronto, May IS.When Dull man, Walsh and Nolin, the men accused of tiding to blow up the Welland canal, face tin* jury at l ht* Alizés which begin next TiicmImn they will tlLrovcr that the case for the crown is far more complete than any one has heretofore suspected.Fareful inquiry by the Ontario criminal investigation officers in a number of cities of the l nited States has established that the pi isonci s are t ht* agents of anti-British conspirators.The three art* all well-know Fenians, Diilliuan’s real name being Rowan.Nolin ami W alsh art* from Dublin, and have made several trips to the United States.hi November of last year Walsh.Nolin, Row an and a man named Mcrna came out to Fhilntlclphia on tin* steamer •Greenland.’ Short 1> afterwards W alsh and Nolin went on to New York, and while t here w ere initiated members of tin* Napper Tandy Flub, a Fenian organization meeting at a hall at the corner of Sixteenth street and Third avenue.It was understood that they were ready to do any work placed in their hands.Mcrna went to W ashington ami secured a place as a bartender.He was accidently shot there in March, according to the police records, and Nolin, who had been workingat histrade as a machinist at Richmond, Ya.went to W ashington to attend the funeral.lie returned to Richmond, and on April 12 was written to and instructed to conn* north through Washington and pick up Walsh, w ho was then there, and orocecd to the Reading station in Philadelphia, w here In* would meet someone with instructions.Tin* manat tin* Reading station had been well ucquintcd with their appearance.lie accosted them, and gave Nolin and Walsh $100 each and the tickets to Buffalo telling them when theygot there to register at the Stafford House* as Smith and Moon*, and they would be called upon by a confederate.They’ did so, and Diillman called, went un to their rooms and it is believed outlined to them there the work expected of them.Witnesses to prove* the* e*sse*ntial facts will be* lortheoming in the* trial.CARTKU MKDIC1NE CO.WINS, OBTAINS INJUNC TION IN C ASE INVOLVING SIMULATION OF LABELS.Bre*nt Good, president of^the ( al te r Medmine ( ompany, ye stcr-ela\ re*et*ive*el a telegram from fins la w yersin ('hiertgo.Messrs 1 »w ele*n9 Fstabrook A Davis, informing him that a final injunction, with costa had lk*e*n grante»el against the ('hie-ago Label and Be>x ('ompany.This eompany make*s a s|H*e*ialt y of inanufae’ttiring IuIhJs, boxes, etc., fe»relruggistThe*( nrte*r(’ for two ye*ars on the e-omplaint that the* labe*l eompany wn- making simulat ions e>f the la-be*ls e>f ('arte*r’s Little* Liver Pills.The*y have* now eJitaineel a finalin-juneTion, w ith costs, and the costa arc ve*ry large*, :is t ho case* has been submitte*el to a Master inC’haneery tor a final ae-counting.The* C’arte*r Veelie*ine* Geimpany has bevn the* first and only one to pioseoute* printers or engravers w ho have prepaivel such labe*ls and wrappers.It marks a new dept rt-ure* in infringine*nt e*ases, and their victory is e>m* of gre*at inqiortance to the* w hole “proprietary trade,' auel also e»f inteavst te» retail druggists.AYir Y*n’k ZVe\8K, May 2,1900# It is state*d that within the* last fortnight bankers e>f Paris have, through the* Bank of Franev, ne*-getiateel a loan e>f $15.000,000 Irenn New Ye»rk banke*rs.This money is ne*e*ele‘ei to fimme*e* eoite*rprise*s in-cielent te> the* Expositieni ye*ar in Paris.NOTICE Springs.Ont.This Grand Hotel, baths, etc., re-open for the season on 30 th MAY.Guides and full information on application to SECRETARY, Caledonia Springs, Ont Mr.F.Wollerstan Thomas, -of Memtival.Ge*ne*ial Manager of the Mejsem s Rank, ami one of the best know 11 of Canadian bankers, died at 1 efete>e*k e>n Friday men ning.A seriems anti-Christian out-bivak nas e>ee*urri*el in tin* elistriot miel w ay be't w «‘e*n Paeitinglu and IVkin, ( hina.The*re was great eh*struction of prope*rt> , ami 11 Thursday.auel six men we*re kille*el.This Week ! OUR SPECIALS Blankets.Lace Curtains, and Carpets.LOTHROP'S, CITY STEAM LAUNDRY and Carpet Cleaning Co.nr Also our usual high grade Laundry Work.jisme ncuL Alex.Tate, I^ondon, Ont., was Hhot and killeel and Mrs.Tate* was fatally wounded by Charles Pans-tian at Butte, Montana, and the murderer then shot himself dead.A crazy passenger on board the steamer Prinz Karl, nlying between Koping and Stockholm, killeil seven of the people on board ami wounded five others.He then junqied into a life boat and rowed away.FOR THE.Queen's Birthday* We can supply all your wants in this line.We have just opened à case of American Tackle.LINES, RODS, REELS, FLIES, HOOKS, etc.Don’t Put Off Buying' That REFRIGERATOR G.t it at once and have the benefit of the full season.& FOSS White Enamelled —« Bedroom Furniture Bureau, VMashstand and Handsome White lrow Bed from $18 50 up complete Cell and see them.JOHN EDWARDS, FURNITI RK end CARPETS 171 Wellington Bt., D/7C «> THE EXAMINER MAY 21.1900.Wanted.EIGHT TKAC'HKK^ ff»r Elementary Bchco’* in Municipality of EATON îæ commence In beptembe.* Auply on or before June .ufl, gtating «rade of i>ipl ui« A.K.«WAN.Sec Trean Svkti BirchUm.Que.Wanted ! A Gocd Blacksmith and Carriage Wood- Worker at once.Apply at w- T- MOUNTAIN’S Carriage Shop, Factory Street.Sot* iitlc ur ta ï/ct.FOR 8 ALK—11 ful.y paid up share* of Peo n!e- Telephone t’O.Stock.Apply to BOX 0 SHERBROOKE tf55 For Sale or to Let.THE PROPERTY known n* the “Beckett Farm,” lieinK lot H in loth miitfe, A*cot, ituate nlMMit 2 mile* from the city on Hel vider* Road.Term* easy.* • H* EOSS.May 1«, Ittoo.l.f.02 FOR HALE HE beautiful lot and cottaue at Little Lake MaR >R of thJ la'o W N IRWIN, contain ing *ix room* with Are place and partially fur niabed.Rood stable and carriage ho me.Also good well of water on premises For particular* a^&9° A M GKEKNSHIELDS T Farm for Sale.I TONE FARM of 160 acres situated in the * township of Hatley, county of S anstead, ia f a mile f om Hatl«*y Yi lagr on the ro »d to forth Hatley Has a sugar orchard of 700 tr< e* urge apple «’rchard, ctif« 100 tons hay ^ Good rartn House with well, horse barn M) x 40 ; attle barn 40 x 100 Farm is in high state of ultivation.well watered, only ten minute* ralk from butter factory Will be sold cheap 'erm* to suit purchaser Apply on the farm or Adrma L N BENOIT, 1/40 Sherbrooke Cottages for Sale.rX)UR SEMI DETACHED FRAME COT r tagns on Bel rid ere Street.Sherbrooke, con renient to the new Rand Drill Work*, paying OZ net on *1600 at which price they are now ?fibred.Apply to J.K.BOSWELL, Sec’y Paten Mf’g Co.Nov.1st.1889.tf Sherbrooke.Wood ! Wood ! Good Prices paid for Dry Hard Wood îï Mill Slabs at O.P.R.Station or Liverpool Street Wood Yard.Apply to JAS.MILLS, Sherbrooke, Que.P.O.Box 474 March 26th, 1900.t.f.47 Farm for Sale ! The farm of the late A.II.Irwin at Band Hill, consisting of .*100 acres in good state of cnltivation, with necessary buildings In good repair.Terms of payment to suit purchaser.Address W.J.IRWIN, or f31 W.N.IRWIN, Sherbrooke.hX I RA GOOD FARM FOR SALE.O/Ml ACRK^of extra g-vx! land in the town /€0«' of BURY on the Scotstown road (four miles from Scotstown station) 100 acres under tillage, well fenced.GO acres in pasture, balance well Umbered,ID* 0 maple tree*, building* Insur Odfor|9,0o0.Cause for selling old age; will ell at.a oargain, term* to suit purchaser.Apply by letter or personally w> MR R.CLARK, Owner.9wM* Canterbury.Que.Waiei Wneei F*>r oalt*.ONE 33 INCH Little Giant Water Wheel, as good a* new.For sale cheap.Apply to A H CUMMINGS & SON.4w38 Coat icook.Farm for Sale.IN THE TOWN OF COMPTON.CUN J: oi E FARM, under good state of cultivation only t wo mile* from Watervllle, and eight mile* from Sherbrooke.Contains 140 acres.With a Sugar Hush of 1500 trees, and an Apple Orchard of 400 trees.Good House and Barns, also house for help Water In all the buildings.W be sold at a bargain.Good reason for sellas - March 13.1809.JOHN HO LYON, tf 47.Watervill Fara fop Sale in Nürih Hailey The farm known aa the Nathaniel Hawse place, comprising one hundred acres o* land under good cultivation, good house and Darts.Will be sold at a low price and on reasonable term of payment.For further particulars apply to ihe under-aigned.P.A.HOVEY, Sherbrooke, I*.Q.f.JWL Money to Loan.On good security.Apply bo HURD A FRA8EK NOTICE.ONKY TO LOAN on farm and city prop j a erty Interest moderate Appi> toj.X TheunWn.125 Wellington St .Sherbrooke J.Q.Bell Telephone No 178 Yl HI M.Tomlinson BOOKBINDER AND *ANK iOOK MàNÜFAOrüRBU .• hert>r*oolico I* Dp.R G, Berry VETERINARY SURGEON, office and Telephone at Ansell * Drug Store.Hell Telephone at residence 55 Queen Str* e 4 CENTS M™ For a genuine ___________ money mak w - — ing position ; no book**, insur ance, or fake scheme ; every r.ou*e a customer.Particulars free.Write to-day.T IE F.E KARN CO , 13in* 7* 132 V crorla Street Toronto Canada J.N.AAZhite, GRADUATE OPTICIAN Coaticook.Que.Kves S leutirtcally Tested for Glasses, Difficult Cases our hpocialty.Charges moderate Rkkrhknckh : All pa-t patrons.CASH for acceptable Idea*.State If patented.THE PATENT RECORD, Baltimore, Md.Subscription price of the Patknt RboORD ^l.OCi per annum.Samples free.Union tipanite & Dlapble Woplts Thompson & Himbly, Props.nM) save money by getting or Granite work.Why prices on your Marble and Wo handle all the popular Marble In this country besides Impuptud Italian Mapble.From Carrara, Italy, and every kind of Granite known to the trade.Our Whop Is equipped with the latest Improved steam Polishing Machinery which enables us of quote the lowest possible price on polished work.Wo guarantee satisfaction, Baldwin St.^COATICOolF.FIRE NOTICE WM.MDRRAY & CO., Beg to remind their ninner, us customers and housekeepers that they are selling Standard Granulated Sugar .and Light BroMsm Sugar Retail at Wholesale Prices during the Preserving Season.Wc have also the largest stock of PRESERVING JARS in the Townships which we are selling at very low prices.Every day is Bargain Day with us.Come and see our prices.We will not be undersold.Remember the address WM.MURRAY & GO KING STREET.Although our mill has been dt-troyed by fire, the business will bt :arried on as usual, and our eus comers and friends are requested :o keep their wool for us, as the earns will be around in due tinn tnd serve you with our own makf goods.UoRtieook Woollen Mills Co.CjaMcook Juno 10.1899.ioo p.c.pawir is what many of our clients realized upon their invest-ents durmg 1899.The IRON MONITOR GOLD MINING CO., will prove no exception.The c m-pany own the “IRON MO' ITOR” claim almost .»- ing (less than 30c ./ the famous “RE?UBLIC” that last y paid in dividends over $500,000.00 Dollars.The Superintendants report flattering showing two veins upon which over 430 ft.of development work have been done, which yield‘good values.The officers are noted mining men.The President Mr.V.D.William on financed the sale of the ’‘Republic*’ to Mon treal Capitalists for $3,500,-000.00.We believe with the same amount of development work the “Iron Monitor’' will equal the “Republic.’* Remember in 1897 shares of the “Republic” sold for less than TEN CENTS are to day worth ONE DOLLAR and Shareholders have received many times their original investment in Dividends.We have a limited number of shares for sale at FIVE CENTS $50.00 for 1000 shares which within two years we predict will be worth $500.This is an opportunity you cannot afford to miss.The share is bound to advance quickly absolutely upon its merits therefore it will be necessary* for you to act promptly in order to secure shares at the above figure.Prospectus, Maps, Repot ts, and full information mailed free upon application.Address, WM.^BRAUL T, Agt., Sherbrooke, or British*Canadian Investment & Mining Syndicate, Spokane, Wash.Box 982.-TV # V-j , m With Art Qualities.We bhow more merit in our work for lef-s mon *y than any other* in our line.Great ‘tdvanct'H have been made in Phot graph y in the last dec**!**, and wo htve kept up with the leadere.T;»e Bun ntints true, and our art helfjH to put >ou at your best.Come in and see our t ew styles it' Carbon Btack Ovals, Panels anH Medallions.GEO.JOHNSTON.:49 WELLINGTON ST., SHERBROOKE.CON N K H S S Y NI >ICATE SCHEME.BE Diseased1 ca!ps k Balers'' Médirai Hoionoe teaches that “alo-or btildnesH, its commonly a r ¦¦ Henile change and Irremediable; or fl on tin- other hand may be premature ¦ B oceurring either hereditary or in eon * nectlon with nome prev ious conHtitu tional or morbid state, in which latt»Tea.*e it may he only, although not always, temporary.The in\ anion of t he follicle hy a small pura-aU called "Acam* folliculorum” 1* cited a* a con dit ion derogatory to the healthy condition of the scalp and growth of the hair.—I My Haia Tonic is a sure remedy.V._i- MA.VUKAt'rURKD AND SOLD HT H.VqftRREU BUNKER Hair Specialist, Sherbrooke, Que.Call and consult me.Consultation free.Sherbrooke, Quo., Feb.10, 1900 Mr.H.Warren Hunker, Hair Specialist, City.Dear Sir.I have used your Hair Tonic and lam thankful to you for prescribing it as a remedy for falling ' ‘ fit hair.After using ü I deriv ed much benefit that I still continue using i 1 tlnd it stops falling hair, also cures dandrut 1 shall continue to use it, and will recommen it to all my friends.1 consider your Hair Tonn an in valuable article, which should l>e in every household.Yours truly, -• -wenma.'»—a.s.hlhd Brock vi LLB^æ The value of a business education de pend* upon the results that follow Do you know of any other College whose grad nates are as successful as those from the Brock ville School f Send for catalogue and you will understand why.C.W.BAY, Principal Drockvillc, Ontario.- lyil.OO OOO COO 00000 00000 0000000 00000000 00000000000000000000 oooooooooooooooooooooooo 000000000000000 0000000000000 Sold Pianos Since 1878 KLKVATOKS EXPECTED T« HEADY TO HANDLE THIS season's chops.New York, May 17 Produce ex-haiiKc DieDiber> are much iitler-*te«l iu de^patehes li’otu Montreal tating that the Harbor Board there had aeeejitetI t he phoi"ot 1 ht* oniiers syndicate to build a ,000,000 bushel elevator at that M»rt, with storehouse* attached laving a storage capacity of 000,000 bushels.It is untlerstotMl that the building' are to be ready iu time to handle this seasoii ^ roj>.Mr.CoiiiKT*>s sahl : “The company for which I got the land con-essions has a Iloininioii eharter ami it w ill be known a> t he ( ana-dian Inlami Transportation ( 0111-pany.We are figm ing on elevators at Montreal and Port Colborne by Yiigust, and on 21 boats by 100l_ < *teaiiH*rs.I.* feet draught, 8,.jOO tons each, and 11 bargt“* ot canal Iraught of 2,400 tons e ieli.NN e •xpeet to put 84,000,000 into the business.The steamers will carry 100.0(H) bushels, ami the barges SO,000 bushels each.“One steamer and two barges •an make the round trip between Duluth and Montreal in eighteen lays and carry2nO,tO JbusheN.At seven cents per bushel, freight would be ij»17,500, and expenses at $2(M) per 4lay would be J*>8,000.That is pretty good business, 41ml all m v figuring is that our company will have a share of it.I don’t see what chance Huflalo and tin* Erie (’anal can have in seaboard shipment while the canal is in its csent "hape, and it cannot be improved for live years.In that time a good company, with lull swing over a 11-foot canal, can make a lot of money.” Brief ^ otes of News.The CJueen vLited Net lev on W edimsilay afternoon, ami dis-tribut4*d flowers to the wounded, and converged with many of them.Thomas McCabe wa> mur an Indian named Frank Ma boy.on the* Du Lievre river, alxmt 1(10 mile- b.iek of Bm kingham.McCain* was engagcil with nis brother in buying fur> from Indians ami refused to pu re hast* furs from Wabey In t ause he was umler the intluenee 4#f liipiiji*, telling him to return wht*ii In* wa> soljer.This so emnged NYabey that 1)4* later 011 ivturnt*d and killed Met abt; with an axe, Hon.Dr.Borden, Minister of Militia, has decided tti recall the Yukon field force as soon as navi-1 gatitm 4>pens this year, which -houhl be vt*ry shortly.Mr.Janies Ihdard.druggist, with J.C.Sutlmrlaml tV: Cti., Hieh-mond cairn* to Montr of life and the creature e>f the home a ml the workshop for the sense of the hardship and sonmtiines of the sorrow.Fashioned as he is in this way, two outsiele forces contend for the posses sion of him.The question of ques tions Is, “Will he take his guidance from the recognized agencies within the law or from the agencies of revolt?” The state and also, as we have 8e'e*n, the church offer him all sorts of bribe's and bonuses to consent to work In their way.They recognize his trade and se*lf help societies.They try to get him to the altar ils a devotee and to the urn ns a voter.But he has beard of Utopias, and he longs to have one more struggle for absolute perfection at short notice, though he may have to lay down his life iu the attempt.The key to mode»rn French history is to be found here.Every political movement has to he a compromise be-tween the aspirations of the faubourg and the world as it wags.The French workman has been bred In the belief in revolution as a recognizer! agency of progress and by instinct ami habit he loathes seconel best.The old order offers him the churches, the thrift and benefit societies, co-operation, insur ance against accidents, education, tech nical and other—the old political economy, in a worel, and the paternal state.The new whispers socialism, the commune, anarchy sometimes and with these the barricaele.—Kiehard Whiteing In Century.MinnnderMtood Patriotism.Professor Alfred B.Adams of New York was a soldier in the civil war and took part in the Red river campaign under Major General Nathaniel Banks.“At one place.” he said recently to one of his classes, “we surprised a southern garrison and took many prisoners.The*y were guarding a mountain of cotton bales which were in tended for shipment to Europe on account of the southern government.General Banks promptly confiscated the cotton and transferred It to his tlo tilla.Each bale was stenciled ‘C.S.A.,’ and over this the northern soldiers with marking brushes wrote In huge characters *11.S.A.’ I was on guard at the time, and one of my prisoners, a handsome, bright eyed young southern otiicer.said.‘Yank, what’s that writing there?’ “I looked proudly at him ns 1 replied: •The United States of America over the Confederate States of America.Can’t you read U.S.A.over C.S.A.?* “He looked at me quizzically.“ ‘Thank you,’ he said.‘Do you know.I thought it was United State's of American Cotton Stealing Association.* “The next question he put to me 1 didn’t answer.” - Saturday Evening Post.rz-z-z x-z-z-x z-r-raz-x-z-x i-Mx-x»-xÆx«-x-x-x-z-gZÆZ*ra-xg-x-Xj For torpid Liver, A Poor Digestion.Flatulence, Constipation, Biliousness and Sick Head-Ache.PILLS They are Safe, Mild, Quick-acting, Painless, do not weaken, And always give satisfaction.They art>the most reliable Household Medicine known, and can be taken at any season by Adults or Children.HU IDE LEADING DRUGGISTS SELL BRISTOL'S PILLS, RECENT CASUALIES IN FIRST CONTINGENT.Toronto, May 10 The (ilohe this morning publishes the* following cable from its correspondent with the First Contingent : Kroonstael, May 13.(Special)— (Delaye*el in transmission.) ‘Tin* Royal Canadian Regiment reached here yesterday.1 he* following casualties have occurred since* my last message*: “KilleVl I'te*.Hy.Cotton.Carlton Rifles.at Tabya Mountain,April30; Pte.R.G.Floyd, 7th Fusiliers, at Zand River, May 10.‘Wouneleel At Tabya Mountain May 1.Lieut.J.M.Ross, 22nd Oxford Rifles, slightly; I'te.R.Irvine, 10th St.Catharine's, slightly: Pte.Rorison, 21st Essex Fusiliers; dightlv ; Bugler Foster, of Montreal, slightly; Pte.J.Lutz and Pte.J.Letson, (52nd Batt., both dightlv.*At Zand River, May' 10.Pte.G.VV.Leonard, 22nd Batt., dangerously : Pte.E.Armstrong.R.C.A., Quebec, and A.F.McLean, 30th Dulferin Rifle's, slightly’.Stanley McKeown Brown, the Metil (tnd Km f)irr eorrespodent was woundeel in tin* thigh at the Zand River light May 10th.(Signed) Frederick Hamilton.MILLINERY.New styles for the 24th MAY.An early call will ensure good bargains.ICE CREAM Ice Cream and Strawberries on the 24th May.MRS.L.P.BISHOP, Bishop’s Crossing, Que.May 14, 1900 tf 60 DRY for sale Yard.t>L AB3 ! SLABS and EDGINGS at Liverpool St., Wood JAS.MILLS, Prop.Mav 15, 1900 tf.62 lie) camp Pii.s Dp.Howard's Seven * Spices fa in SxLieliaty Vaiikb’e T.Dehon, 310 York, writes :— Fifth Ave, Km- 1 m d And Kl\r Devlnn* for - m* more < f the* Tatil-f-.t ti d t * • x-« elinklv ' vlu tbie.KSl'r.I vL Y WHK> ItwAVhJ.LINO Hath» mid UaflRue.Professor K.Beerwalei says that when the boely is fatigueei or the brain has been overtaxed by excessive mental work it Is very wrong to take a cold bath.Such a bath excites, he says, and if we add this to the already exeitoel state of the body the result seems rejuvenating for the moment, but very seam the* tension becoine*s te>o great, and the boely cannot be forced to do more work.According to the professor, a warm bath is the cniy kind to be applied when one (vishlii|»s, and at the lowest prices.New and Second-hand Wheels for sale.Farmer* in want of Woven ".,re*.Fence should come in and see samples of this National Wire Fence, the Best Woven Wire F ence made ami the lowest priced.U Mcr>OIV A I-O.Machinist and Bicycle Renairer, 118* Wellington Street Sherbrooke PATENTS GUARANTEED Our ice returned if we fail.Any one sending «ketch and description of any invention will oromntlv receive our opinion free concerning the patentability of same.“ How to Ohlatn a patent ’ sent upon request.Patents secured through us advertised for sale at our expense.Patents taken out through us receive *]>• < i'u wofice, without charge, iu Thk Patknt Rkcokix Bn illustrated and widely circulated journal consulted bv Manufacturers and Investors.Scud for sample copy FREE.Addtess, VICTOR J.EVANS A CO.{Patent Attorneys,) Seans Building, WASHINGTON, O.© can find for them.Books are heavy nny-1 way.nnel big boxe»s are liable to break with their weight, ami It is almost im Convenient to carry, nice a* d ’ possible to move them.They will fit efficient 1 Just as well Into small, square boxes In which package's e>f starch form to take, prompt ^ in acti n.J hey cur of Dyspci s?a {tn i Indiqesti n.Cu e ah Dit;c tivr Di'-otdcrs.Dy-spepsia, Inc'igostioti, Fain, Wind In tab! t lor»* , nice, fas) to take, effectual.- b« :d ' y i - t b x .r>rix Ô0 ceDts.f drdgpvits -* p «?ra f*4 ai lHFl*R.H‘ ALi) M ELI L K (.< )., Bt -ckvid , Ont.or oatmeal have come, and they will pack Into the moving van better, ami the men can lia mile great them with little trouble.Times.numbers of ’—New York Hull has adpt4M| a lire by-law w hh-h I'ffcct* the ontiro ritv.All clwelUngs in future must be lire 1 pI‘4M)f.AT THE OLD STAND ! HENRY VtlLLEUX Hsvit g piirchssed he less - < f his old fi- m Mr.Boivin, h*s returned h re hi d sill be gDd to see his custum^rs %rd frirnds.He is prepared to fill %11 orders for e»r, dressy Spring Sups and O.ercoHs low prices.Give me a call and you will ne>i be eii-appointed.jLBJLRY vbilleux, 176A Weluxgtom Stref.t.SPRING HATS.They're all here, (jler on the road, and beaming as shine - - - .not a strag-All bright Spring Sun- We offer you the newest styles and best qualities, and no extra charge for anybody’s pretty label stuck on the inside— no charge for our name—just the hat— that’s all you pay for.We guarantee you a saving of o0j.to $1 if yon purchase your Spring Hat here.Soft and Stiff Hats The newest Dunlop, Knox, Youman and numerous o^her shapes All the new est shades and combinations of pearl, brown, tan, maple and the plain black — silk trimmed—prices $1.60.$2.00, $2.50 The $1.50 $2.00 HAT.Derbys and Fedoras aie here ready for Spring.T hey are the nobbiest and most hoc ming Hats shown this season.A superior quality and finish are the attributes of this line Many hatters get $3 and some $4 for no better e]ualities Wear the Marsland this reason and if you don’t say it s the best $2.50 Hat you ever wore we will return you the money.Our Geut’s Furnishings are all complete.LOUIS A COHERE, HATTER »nd FURRIER.167 Wellington Si.7- THE EXAMINER, MAY 21, 1900.Fresh.Cucunite Turn Hoe?, Rhutnrb, Aspiragin, Cabbage, Lettuee, ' Radish To-Morrow Try our> Victoria Blend Ceylon Tea Put up in l lb packages Direct from the Tea G-arden to the Tea Pot 40c.Pound.Thos.W.Fuller i Sob If the Bridegroom-Elect Smokes ycur gift of » b< x of Cigars, a Cigar Holder, Cigar Case, or C lupmiou in Case's, would be in good taste, and be appreciated on the eve of his entrance into the ranks of the benedicts.We can furnioh suitable ipialuies of the above at reasonable prices.A.E.KINKEAD & Co Sign of the Indian 113 WELLINGTON STRKET.GRIFFITH, The Popnler Druggist has tbe reputation of only carrying PU RE DRUGS and a complete line of PATENT MEDICINES Physiciaris' Prescription! dispense I s)le'v by the pro prietor or qualified clerks.Our Motto : Bnrity, A curacy and duicknosa.ritv us.GRIFFITH 121 Wpiiinjrton St ?CURE ALL YOUR PAIRS WTK ^ SPaln-KHIerJ K A MsJicina Chest In Itself.^ § Sl-nplo, S«fe sad Quick Cure for ÿ CRAMPS, DIARRHOEA, COUGHS,£ ÿj COLDS, RHEUMATISM, ÿ.NEURALGIA.m r.23 and 50 cont Bottloa.^ p BEWARE OF IMITATIONS- BUY CNIY THE GENUINE.g PERRY DAVIS’ ^ DIX MLLE.y* - - Tlu* Miiall boy tMiintf -the t»l»li r Im»\ h Uvn un-I priH iHlentetl here tor eohlness.I la y is staree nn«l every tme you imn l’is eiuiuii ing for it ami meets with a ready -ah at s> m r ton.j Mr.John Terrill and Miss htta (dll wi»re mairit il mi Thursday, 10th iust.It \\ ill he a remarkable day for the young roupie as most t»f the iKkople caine into tin* ehureh white with sm»w.What hi ide et add wish to be whiter than snow.The |K*t»ple of I hwille got up an anniversary on the occasion ot the *J2nd year of the nian iage i»t Mr.and Mrs.Damon.Mr.Damon was away but the house was tilled to tune of about f>0 guests.1 here were some useful ami sensible presents.The tables were spread w ith all sorts of gfood things, and tin* evening: passed away pleasantly w ith grumes and music.It was quite a surprise to Mrs Damon, and would have been thoroughly enjoyed by her husband it he had been there.Our erenmery i- in lull blast, turning: out a No.1 artiele.(t- ^ On Saturday night weT had a grood warm fall ot rain which will do the grass good.Hielnuond Dieu and ( h‘orgre .Mayhew are groing: down to (Jasne tor the summer with the* Messrs Dovc‘ll.of C’oatieook, who have argre* lumber c»i>c*rations in that country.t rnuiERS.} i - — .IMPORTE!) FRENCH COVCH.HORSE.‘K.0R.D0FJÜ1’ A NICE LUNCH When >ou are planning 'a nice lunch you should not forget that our Pastries and Cakes are the best and that you will be sure to have words of praise for your repast, because you have been wise enough to place your o der with us.Our efforts are for better products and our success is based on cur ability to turn out better things.FLETCHER’S Sherbrooke Ever have them?Then we can't tell you anything about tli cm.You know how dark /* a* vtl^1'Hrome yaintna fahiei*.Al dru^Ki- - refund the money if It fall* tocu -ê 5c.IL * .Oroee * t«nature ts on ©aoh b3i THE MA10Ü&RIEGH PIANO is the hand made product of skilled artisans who have grown old in the employ of the Mason & RLch firtn.If you want a refined, artistic Piano, of the highest-art class you cannot afford to miss the Mason & Risch To see it and hear its delightful melodious tone is to want one.We are showing a specially nice assortment of the*e famous Pianos this week, as well as a full supply of the genuine HEINTZM AN, IVERS & POND, KRANICH & BACH, and other desirable Pianos.The prices are moderate and terms of payment any way desired.Some good Pianos for rental this week.Orders for Tuning or re pairing will receive prompt attention Pianos kept in perfect i rder by the jeat at moderate rates.(Kstabli bed 1863) H 0, Wita i bow 63 Wellington St Branch Store at Mago^.BOUCHER & LACROIX mmm SUCCESSORS 70 J.LEVINSON SIGN (,F THE GLOBE: 1C3 WELLINGTON ST.Comfort ! Style ! W SPRm& Service! FURNITURE! The King Quality Shoe For MEN is our np.*ci»ity.It’s » Shoe wo have made expressly for us.Not h Shoe upon which w** exp c» to mnko n for tune, hut to l»u Id h repuUVion.A Shoe that il s did a .d su'NHt^.itivl, styli-h and serviceable.A better Sh >e than y» u really exp ct to g«t for $4 A better one than you will get a »>wneie else for the pdee.Th *y put n-* pu er sh ck, no nr re CAretaking mm lines th^t retail 35 ThereV satisfaction in ‘Ku g ^ Miiry.” Xj.3D ABBOTT, LKNN XVILLE.The u elcnslg .ed hats now in and arrlvinK dal y new and alt me ivo s.yitj*» of Parlor, Dining Room, BeH Room #.nd Kitchen Fu^nitur» cf sll kind* ALL AT KKAH JNAJtl.K PUICKS.Deal^r-i in Sewing Ma* !'ine-< S ov h aud H&nges uf all klndis uni f the nakes.OUR UNDERf AILING UEP ABTM - NT In ron>p’nt4*'vi* h laiv* ment of (3nf1l m.(xislccts mr.iiiiinniUKS \ H *ar-e kepi a d furnish A .»n sh >rt notice.I’at onage' r>pec:f jIIv nr,!! if el.P.H.ftWANSON.’V d-ervillr, Ko »'> 3T» 19j »liaKRIBR©«iHiC tin GRfNIIt afd MARBlE IflRlt ! EaUeFii TuvirJIC'! Bdiîk;"’; GEO AYKH, T’lioreiKTOH.I - -o— wi I h>iV« now on hand a lot new MONl M KVI ' and IILADS'H»NKS nmkiiiK the JarireHt and Im-^I i-toek tomdeet fnuu in tin* Lintern Town^liipK wldeh 1 am oftf-rinK to m*II at roa^onakilv priei*-.I invito any |HM*#»n winhinir to buy toRi' *' mo n oall and Kid prioea Iwfon* buying olnc where and nave money.GEO.A Y FF, ANNUAL MEETING- ! V'OT f.V ft 1 I* U D Y (il VI hat r>r An-.a**! h* df pit.City Haix HriLDiNO, Mny 14.1WU.PliKKHItOOKlt Tl* ’ ch r v b'* t •< • at ^o’do- ilv «1» .mi ho D-'i xl.*»• vf, v \k\VK 1 ti i.orr.M .n*Kcr.tlKjibr* -ko.iflh May.1*#».4k41 Ê BAILEY.V THE EXAMINER, MAY 21, IWO; TICKETS TO ALL POINTS —ALSO — STEAMSHIP TICKETS E.W.SMITH, City Agent Grand Trunk Rj WiANG TRUNK" vstwc*m QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY, MAY 24-, 1900 RETURN TK KKTS will be in^cxl at Single First e ass Fare Between all station* in > medals in all received by Col, Worthington for the Inlantry, Artillery ami Cavalry, tie* names of tie* latter beintf kf*venjabovc.The following are members of tin* Cook-hire Cavalry who will also receive medals : Rirchton II.E.Chambers, Wm.Mayhew.t , , Cooksliire R.II.( haddock, R.J.I).Ereneh, T.A.Hurd, 11.Sawyer, c.W.Taylor, J.II.Taylor.East Aliens .1.II.Cook.Earnham A.McDonald.Island Rro< >k A.H.Alden, G.W.Lawrence.Iicarned Plain Ed.Boyle.Ram I boro R.Dawson.Robinson (i.A.Allison, Luke Kills.A.A.Hawley, H.Wanl, •I.A.Wi iKht, 15.Wright, and Win.Nawyerville 15.K.Lohdell, JI.Taylor.Seotstowui C.VV.B.hreiieli, G.Sherman.Attempted Harder end Saieide E.Lambert Tries to Shoot Young Woman.TERNS REVOLVER ITN HIMSELF.Danville, Que., May 21.(S|>eeial) — Yesterday afterm»on an attempt to murder and commit suicide was made by a young man named Edward Lambert, Having been refused by Melina MoiTatt he procured a revolver and entered her room and fired at her, tin* bullet passing through her hand.He followed her into tin* hall and fired again, but mLsed his aim.He then turned the revolver upon | himself and lired, but -he caught his arm so that the bullet went j into the ceiling.Lambert was arrested and sent j to Sherbrooke toawait trial.The 53rd Regiment WILL PARADE ON THURSDAY Tin* i i-giiiit'iital < irch rs just issiutl state that the Regiment w ill para-ade at the Drill Shed on Thursday morning at nine o'clock.It docs not state what the turn out is for but it N expected that Held work will be engaged in, and thi^ L borne out by the tact that rounds of blank cartridge w ill be issued to each man.A fcii tie joie will b«- fired at noon on the parade ground.The orders states-’This occasion being tin* birthday of Her Most Grac ious Maje sty, the Queen, ami [ at this i>eriod-o many events are j happening to the* credit of the Brit ish arms ii i-* t lie* eluty of every man connected with the corps to ! be* present at thL parade." In the* evening a prome*nade eon-1 e-ert will be he*ld in the* Drill Shed I ami music will be supplied by the baml.| Both bands w ill be in attendance I at the* paraelc in the* morning.METHODIST CHURCH.Yesterday preachcel a Thursday next be ing the* Qucon’s Birtliday, ami a publie^ holicuiy, there w ill be* no issue* of the^ EXAMINER cm WcMlncvsday.\\oulel c*ouiitry correspondents kindly forward their note's so that the*y w ill reach this office on Wednesday.With Sheaser Pivsbyterian eompletcMl hi brooke.N\ c^ yc*stc*relay the) pastor of St.Rev.Wm Amlrewv’s Church, in this c ity, ninth yc*ar in Sher-•ongratulate t he rev.’ROGLAVIATION (OEffl'S BIWIDH C itizens of Sherbrooke iire requested to observe HUR^DtY, 24th MAY, 19t)0 The QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY as a PUBLIC HOLIDAY, and close their places of business.L.0.BELANGER, Ma you.¦WILL SELL- gentleman on the success which has at tern lee I his ministry ^cluring that period and wish for him continued sueec‘ss.“Brownies in Fairyland*’ was prc*sc*ntc*d Friday evening at the Rink Opera House*, being tak-e*n part in bv sc*vent y or more boys am! girls.The'y did their parts very we*ll c*onsidering the short time* given for rehearsal.lhc*ir get upw asgooel.soiigsaudelialoguc*s creditably performed, and the* aiidiemce* we re louel and constant with the*ir applause, more c‘spc*e-ially w hc*n any re*fc*rt*m*c* w its made te> sueec*sse*s in South Africa.morning the pastor memorial sermon in memory of those who had died during t he year from the* congregation, viz.: Mrs.Ily.Armitage, Mr.E.B.Lyster, Mr.C.Drummond, Mrs.Jos.Bowers, Mrs.Arnold, Mi.C.Smith and Mr.David Ily ml man.The* sermon was impressive and claimed c lose attention.The music was as usual appropriate ami well rendered at both services.The Woman’s Missionary Society meet this afternoon at I o clock at Mrs.C.Gordon's, Montreal Street.The Ladies Aie I meet with Mrs.G.N.Hodge, Queen Street,to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon.The Epworth League meeting will be merged into the nrayer meet ing on Wednesday night for this week.The Junior League will meet Saturday at 2 o’clock, when Miss Sherwood of Kingston, will eon-duet t he* same.Enjoyed the Restât Rloemfonteio.After Hard Work and t xeitement (ART.THE ('.K.FRASER TELLS HOW MEN ENJOY THEMSELVES.The following arc* extracts from letters received from^Capt.C.K.Fraser, in command of E.Company | of the First Contingent,now' at the front :— Bloemfontein, April Mth, 1U00.It is just a month since* we arrived here, ami I must say we have enjovc*d the rest and c hange after all tlie excitement and hard work we have put in.As usual there were lots of rumours going tin* rounds about the general advance, some that wewill move in a day or two, and others that it will be weeks.I expect it will be a week SENT FREE BY MAIL.Ladies’ or gents’ sui>c*rb ivory handled knife, or gold plated chain, or beautiful plated scissors, or latest pocket books, or silver butter knife* or sugar >pe>on, or live sheets of latest music and hundred of beautiful novelties ol merit (no space to mention here*) tree w ith one* dollar order of our famous any price* teas, or coff ees, cocoas, baking powder, chocolate, pepper, nuis-tard, ginger, etc., at 25c., .‘40c*., 35c.and 10c.a pound.A $2.00 order by mail gets you any two article's in the $1.00 or i doz.heavy plated silver leaks, or tea, table, dessert spoons, or à doz.granite pie plates, or large sauce dish, preserving kettle or splendid large tea or coffee pot, all Davidson’s famous graniteware.Your choice.Trial order will convince you of the saving and exceptional quality Agents wanted.Stamp for big prize list.Write to us.Select your prize or we will for you, 3 and t lbs order of anything $1.00, 6 lbs and 8 lbs order, $2.00.Mention what you w ant, teas or coffees, oi some of each.LARGE FISH.Mr.S.Tate hooked a fine* (lore Friday evening in the* Magog in rear of the* Sherbrooke Iron W orks which weighed 0 pounds.W ho says there is no fishing in our local streams ?SCHOOL HOLIDAY.The schools under the direction of the* Protestant Commissioners will he* given ail extra holiday FricmV hi Rddition to the' n s Bin hela v cni account of the relief of Mafekmg.[û'jND [rip Tic^ts Between nil Stations East of Port Arthur FOR Queen’s Birthday may 23rd.and 24th, Good for return until MAY 25th, 1900, Special limits on tickets to Maritime Province Fortickcte and all information, apply U> Cai dian Pacific Railway Agents.W.H.BOTTUM, City Passenger Agent.Art Building.Bell Telephone 130.^eeiit Compagnie Generale Trana atlantique and other fcUeam- „ u ; T au ship Line».TO OBSERVE EM FI RE DAY.Arrangements arc* being made b\ the Protestant School Commissioners to have the* pupils in the* varions schools celebrate \N ednes-day 23rel hist.,(Empire Day) by exercises of a patriotic* character, comprising lessons, songs, recitations, etc., whic h cannot fail to be interesting to all the children and their friends.CELEBRATION OF RELlEf MA FEEING.OF On Friday evening when the news spread that Mateking.had been relieved Hags were hoisted immediatclv trom public and private buildings.The Examiner was the Hist to bulletin the good news, and telephone communication with outlying points was opened up and the brief announcement that Matching had been relieved made known.In the evening a continuous fusilade of lire crackers was kept up in all parts of thecitv.The 53rd Battalion Band boarded a special car, accompanied by a number of private citizens, and tour*of the* city made, the band playing familiar airs, w hile* the* route was kept bright by the display of Roman candles.Although there was no organization about the celebration it was none* the* less sincere.PERSONALS.ST.ANDREW’S CHCRCIL The Young Ladies’Aid will meet at Mrs.Hall’s, Queen Street, on Tuesday afternoon at three o’clock.The* Senior Ladies Aid w ill meet at the* home* of Mrs.Edwards, Commercial Street, on Friday afternoon at three o clock.Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening as usual, -i E.PATRIOTIC I -AND- The 24th With the following fire works.JAN NON CRACKERS- from 1c.to oOo.eech.FIRE CRACKERS - from 5c.to f 1 per package.HOMAN CANDLES— from 1c.to 25c.each.JKY ROCKETS— from 20c.to 50c.each.a™ Wheels, Candy Wheels, £?Min£ Colored Lights, foments Grasshoppers, & Ùwn Light*, PinWh.U n»g«.Balloon., etc.jLt the 0c HTOR-K.JOHN MILLET.PROPOSED NEW house.OPERA A surveyor was in the* city on Fridav last, and went over the two Mte*, viz., tin* Quebec* Central Raihvav and W.11.Moreney s property cm Wellington Street, to see which would Ik* the* most suitable* for an opera house*.It is expected t hat the* City Council will meet this week, and determine whether they w ill give a grant or not towards the* scheme.SHERBOOKE GUN CLUB.Fourteen members of the* above club held a shoot on Saturday afternoon.The* light was à little* i dark, but some good shooting was clone*.The only siieeial event w as Judge Mulvena is in Sweetsburg to-day.A cable was received this after* noon from Mr \Y.Dress r saying lie arrived at Queenstown.Mrs.A.W.Hynclmau leaves this afternoon on a visit to friends in Montreal.Mr.L.H.Brodeur do La vigne left on Saturday on a visit to his birthplace, St.Marcel.MUs Sarah Pritchard, of Thompson A: liOthrop’s store, Coaticook, spent Sunday in the city.Miss Witcher of theQ.C.R.staff, w ho has been indis|M>sed for a w eek j past retunneel to work this morn-I mg* Mr.K.Winn Farwc‘11 and family have occupied the Cottage near Victoria Park.High Constable Men* went to St.Vincent De Paul Penitentiary ou Saturday w ith D.Tallard w ho was sentenced to two years in theiiem-tentiary for raising a one dollar bill to two.Mr.Justic»e Lemieux went to Quebec on Saturday.He will atb'nd the* marriage of his daughter.Miss Marie Mathelde Lemieux, to Mr.H.H.Venet, in Quebec tomorrow' (Tuesday.) or two at all events, but one c an never tell, and the order comes very often when you least expect it.It is generally expected that the* Boers will make a stand at Kroonstadt, and, as the*y have a pretty strong position there, it is to be* hoped that they w ill make a stand, because if we give them a good drubbing there it w ill likely horten proceedings.I received a letter a tew' days ago that I am very proud of.It w as signed by a number of my old No 4 men, saying how glad they were that I had escaped so far, and wishing me all sorts of luck, etc.I thought it was very nice of them to write, and appreciate it highly.There is quite a lot of sickness amongst the troops here, 85 out of our regiment alone are in the different hospitals, and nearly all of them w ith enteric fever.A tew ot the officers have beep laid up, among the rest Dr.Wilson,^ Bell, McDonald, Ogilvie and Father O’Leary, but they are nearly all about again.The Gordon Highlanders and our fellow's are travelling in the same class, and arc* very chummy.W e have been next each other in all the marches, and they are now camped only a few yards on our right.They are a very tine regiment.We had a great Rugby match with the officers of tlie Gordons yesterday, in which we did them up to the tune of H to 0.I played on our team and had lots of fun.After the match we went to their mess tent and had tea,and a quiet Scotch and soda each on the* side*.We have been running Company messes since w e have* arrived in the country, but we had a meeting of t he offieeu s to-day, and decided to form a regimenal mess.This will be very much nicer, and w ill bring the* officers more together.We had a churc h parade on r ri-day (Good Griday), and are to have communion service to-morrow.We* have had nothing in the way of drill to do the* past week, but I generally find enough to do to keep me going.I am sending you a photograph taken here, and also a groupe»! the* officers.The artillery portion ot the Second Contingent is, I understand.now at Kimberley, so I am afraid I will not run across Dr.Norrev for some time.I lie Mounted Infantry and Stratheona s Horse are to join this portion ot the army as soon as they all arri\ e.Great Pacific Tea Co., 1104 St.Catherine St., Montreal, Que.SHE R B ROO K E M A R K ET.There was a very good attend ance on the market on Saturday, notw ithstanding the wet mornin Of new vegetables there was a good supply and made a ready clearance.Butter and eggs remained the same.Prices ruled as follows:— Rutter, freeh prints, choice 10 “ Creamery, prints Butter, per tub, good Lard per lb., pure 11 “ Cheese, per lb., dairy Cheese (good old) 15 44 Cheese p»r l* factory 00 44 Maple Sugar, new Maple syrup, per gal.new 1 00 44 Bees Honey, per lb.,boxes 12 44 Honey, in large boxes 00 44 Eggs per doz., fresh 13 “ Eggs (limed) No.1 Apples, per bbl Beef, per quarter Beef, cut Beef, corned M utton Pork, in carcase Pork, per lb , fresh P