The canadian gleaner, 30 juin 1898, jeudi 30 juin 1898

[" pe au dem Tnë CANADIAN GLEANER is printed every Thursday st noon, by Robert seliar, at his ofics on Chatesu- ay street, Huntingdon, Q.Hubeurip- on oue dollar per year strictly in advance.All papers discontinued when the time for which they have been paid expires.No exceptions are made to this rule, so that subscribers who desire to continue receiving the aper, should renew before their time s up; otberwise the paper will be stopped.The date to which every subscription is paid is denoted on the address label, erates for transient advertisements are 50 cents per inch first insertion, and 25 cents per inch for each ou uent insertion.An inch takes ia words.Legal and Jarliamentary notices 7 cents o line lor the fires and 3 cents for each subsequent insertion.No notice taken of Card of Thanks and other short ad- vertiseroents unless accompanied by price, which may be remitwd in postage stamps.bituary and similar resolutions, reports of marriage ansi- versaries, and the like, 5 cents à line.No advertisement insorted as reading- matter.Single copies of Gleaner 6 cts.Address leitors to THE GLEANER, Huntingdon,Q.Canadian Gleaner HUNTINGDON, Q., JUNE BU, 1808 Notes on tho News of the Week.Military operations are centred at Santiago.Ou Wednesday the landing of the army began.The polnt chosen was Balquiri, 16 miles cast of Santiago bay, where there is & long iron plier, used by & mining company for shipping ove.To deceive the enemy the fleet bombarded a number of places east and west, while the Cuban insurgents made a demonstration against the Spanish lines.Whether these tactics had any effect {s unknown.At any rate, there was no opposition to the landing.Transports unloaded as quietly as if in New York harbor and the soldiers ae they went on shore formed camps.Ou entering the small town of Balquir{ the Americans found that the enemy had left in such a hurry that it had not takea time to burn the place, which was deserted by its iu- habitants.À strong camp was formed near the shore, altho\u2019 that was hardly necessary seeing the guus of men-of- war commanded the hills.On Friday morning, while the unloading of men and supplies was still in progress, the advauce guard found there were Span- fards in front of them.Masbly concluding they were few in number, 500 dismounted cavelry, kaown as Colonel Woode' rough riders, made a dash for them.When they hed got fairly eutangled in the woods, they were astounded at the crack of rifles being heard from every side.The Americans were fairly trapped, but they did not lose thelr heads, and fired in return at the unseen foe.Had it not been that the alarm was promptly given, and reinforcements hurried to the scene, the 500 would have been cut off.As it was, they lost 22 killed and had over 70 wounded, among the latter being & newspaper correspondent.Ou flading they were outnumbered the Spaniards fell back, after suffering heavily.It 1s sald the advance was made against orders.On Saturday General Shafter directed the advance, when the enemy retreated withoutfighting,and by nightfall the town of Sevilla, within 7 miles of Santiago, was occupied by Ameri- caps.Since then its advance guard has been posted within 4 miles of Santiago, and close to the Spanish lines, which ave represented to be strong, consisting of & succession of earthwork s, mounting heavy guns, aud the fotervals guarded by » complication of wire fences.The report goes, thav Shafter will not attempt an assault until he gets his caunon to the front, and that is a slow operation, for the country is hilly and the roads mere bush trails.The Spanierds are in & position to make a strong fight.They have an army variously estimated at from fifteen to twenty-five thousand men and in addition tbe crews of Cervera's fleet.A report that a reinforcement of ten thousand reached the city before the Americans sighted it, is questioned.The Americans have, at least, 20,000 under arms, which includes 5000 Cubans, and have tho great advantage of being fresh And well-fed, while the Spanish troops have been harassed by long duty and arewesk from living on short rations.When the assault is made, Admiral Sampson's fleet will help by bombarding the Spanish positions, and that will be equal to a second army.It te now certain that the attempt to close the entrance to Santiago harbor by sinking the Merrimac was à failure.Instead of lying across the channel, she is lengthwise in its centre, leaving room to pass.Should Sampeon suc- osed in fishing out the torpedocs that dot the entrance there would be noth- jog to prevent his entering the harbor aad tackling Cervera's ships at close quarters.The capture of Santiago ie confidently counted on at Washington, when the army will be re-embaried sad conveyed to Porto Rico, which Is o much healthier island than Cubs.The movements of the squadron that te Cadis under Admiral Camara have besa viewed with astonishment.Ite destination was doubtful, the general belief being that it would either strike for Havana or the New Eagland coast.Instead, It sailed up the Mediterr- anean and reached the entrance of the Suez canal on Sunday morning, where, at last reports, it still is.The cause of detention le said to be the refusal of the Egyptian government to allow the fleet to coal.The British govern ment, which controls Egypt, is blamed for this, but any Power would have to do the same under the neutrality regulations.At any rate the fleet is tied up, sad just as well for those on board, for it would fall an easy prey to Dewey if it reached the Philippines.The squadron which consists of 12 vessels, only 5 of which are armored, will probably return to Spain to guard its shores agalnet the U.8.fleet which fs being got ready to sail for Spain under Admiral Watson, The reports from Spain show It to be in a state of collapse.Its leglsla- ture being more eager to criticise and obstruct than to support the administration, was closed by royal decree, and the nation is now being ruled despotically.Want of money hampers the government at every turn, #0 that ships remain In dock that might be equipped for service and needed supplies cannot be bought.A strong fesling In favor of peace has eprung up, and ie increased by unfavorable reports from Manila, the governor of which evidently regards the loss of the Philippine islands to Spain as inevitable.Should Santiago fall Spain may be expected to sue for peace.À third expedition has left San Francisco with reinforcements for Dewey, who ls probably now in possession of Maulla, which, it is asserted, he would have been a month ago had it not been for the encouragement given by the German consul to the Spaniards to hold out.There are 5 German men-of-war in Manila bay, and their presence caused the Spanish to believe that Emperor William intended to intervene in their favor by preventing the Americans from bombarding or taking possession of the city.Montreal was the scene of a great public demonstration on Friday and of another on Sunday.The first was by the French Canadians, in honor of St Jean Baptiste.A long procession paraded the streets and then wended ite way to Logan's farm, where high mass waa celebrated by the Archbishop, in the presence of a crowd estimated at 20,000.The service over, adjournment was made to the exhibition grounds, where speeches were made and amusements provided.The second celebration was commemorative of the Irish rebellion of 1798.A desperate effort was made to induce Irish Protestants to join, but without success, altho\u2019 as bait to them the colors chosen for the day were orange and green.To ask Protestants to join in exultingover the wassacres that took place on Wexford bridge and in Scullabogue barn was rather too grim a joke to be taken otherwise than as an insult.The procession had beon carefully arranged and was imposing, though sadly marred by the showers that fell at intervals.When the shelter of the exhibition grounds was reached a meeting was organized.The orator of the day was a Brooklyn gentleman, Gratton McMahon, who declared he was a great-great grandsonof Henry Gratton, altho\u2019 not ot Gratton's creed.His oration was inflated and verbose in the extreme, and distinctly disloyal.Britain was represented as a tyrant that now holds Ireland in slavery, but their positions will soon be reversed, for, he exclaimed: The day will come when Ireland will rise from the water, when she will throw off the sleep of ages, when she will re-string her harp and resound her lyre and recall her sone to preach the funeral oration over the body of ber ancleut foe.Proceeding, Mr McMahon extolled the United States and declared his confident faith that Ireland would yet be joined to it.He said: Ireland and America must in the future be one.Ireland will be the fiftieth State in the Unlon in another fifty ears, aud I want her when she ato that Union not to carry into America her bloody tomahawks.The proposed alliance between Britain And the States met with his indignant scorn: .If Mr Chamberlain has the sudacity to declare that he can carry throu an alliance between England and the United States by insulting seventeen millions of Irish people that are part and parcel of the United States government, just let him try it.The sad feature connected with this harangue was that it was cheered by the great throng, and that members of parliament and public officials who were present tacitly endorsed all that was said.It is impossible to yield à double allegiance.The men who applauded Mr McMahon's utterances cannot bo loyal subjects of the Queen, for, believing in what be said, their desire must be the destruction of Britain.1t is time M.J.F.Quinn, Dr.Guerin, Judges Curran and Doherty be taught that they cannot blow hot and cold\u2014 swear allegiance to the British throne to serve their persoual interests in order to obtain offices of proft or honor, and then back up a movement which has no other end than the overthrow of that throne.A case involving the right of à householder to protect his home was decided at St Hyacinthe last week.A poor habitent, named Victor Claing, lived about 5 miles from St Hyacinthe.At midnight of the 7th inst, be was roused from slesp by a double rig driving to his door, followed by a loud knocking for admittance.Claing's visitors were young fellows from St Hyacinthe, one of whom had insulted his daughter on a previous visit, All four were boisterously drunk.Claing refused to open his door, when one of the young fellows, Ovila Lepage, attempted to ralse the window.He had got his head in,when Mra Claing shouted to her husband to strike, when he dealt the fellow a blow, which proved fatal.Although three doctors testified the blow would not necessarily have been fatal to a sober man, Claing was arraigned not for manslaughter, but murder.After a prolonged trial, the jury found a verdict of not guilty, holding he had only done his duty as protector of his home.In the appointment of Mr Lister to be a judge we have the ninth Liberal member of the house of commons who has got an oftice.The impression left on the public mind by these repeated translations from the floor of the house to the public service or to the sepate, is, that members are sell-seeking, and do not enter parliament with the object of serving the country but of promoting their own interests.When the Tupper administration was in power, it was justly objected, that it obtained s majority by the votes of members who had In thelr pockets promises of appointments.To remedy the evil of the government of the day securing support by promising offices to members, Mr Mulock introduced a bill forbidding the practice, and which was thrown out.Nr Mulock is now a member of a government which has made nine appointments of the kind he condemned, and Mr Lister takes advantage of the system which, while in opposition, he spoke against.Apparently, like Edgar with regard to titles, his disapproval applied to the political stripe of the recipients of the favors and not to the principle if applied to themselves.Laurier ought to know these repeated exhibitions of inconsistency and self-seeking are lowering his administration in public estimation.A judge in Toronto decided a case which is of interest to those who deal in grain.A farmer, named White, offered a wagon-load of wheat on the market, and gold to a man who bought after opening à bag.After he had delivered the grain at the buyer's warehouse, he went to the office for his money, when he was tendered a less price than had been agreed on, because the load was not of equal quality to the bag examined.The farmer refused to take the tender and sued.The buyer pled the sale was by sample, and therefore he had a right to a delivery of grain equal to sample.For the farmer it was urged that he had not sold by sample but by bulk, that the buyer had selected the bag he had opened and was free to have examined every bag in the wagon.The judge held that when a farmer sells a load of grain in this way, giving the buyer his choice to examine it all, and without warrant, the sale must be held to be made by bulk and not by sample, 80 he gave judgment for the farmer with costs.A creamery at St Marys, Ont., has established a permanent connection with English buyers, who take from it some fifty tons of butter a month, and pay & higher price than fancy Danish fetches.The creamery, which is a large one, having 17 separators at its skimming stations and where the butter is made, does not profess to have any peculiar means of making butter which sells for from 5 to 8 cents more than ordinary Canadian creamery commands, its secret being simply that all milk brought 1s inspected, and it in the slightest degree tainted or inferior, is rejected, no matter what patron is offended.Until this rule was adopted and rigidly enforced, the manager says they made no better butter than neighboring creameries.There is a lesson here for factory men, for unquestionably a prime cause of inferior butter and cheese is poor milk, which is accepted in order to have no trouble with patrons.It is an advantage of a large factory that it can afford to lose the milk of half a dozen patrons.A small factory cannot.A representative meeting of hotel- keepers has been held at London,Ont., to devise means to defeat the plebiscite on prohibition.What they decided on is, of course, kept private.At a public reception, the spokesman of the hotelkeepers, Mr Haverson, sald: This association is no more the friend or advocate of rioting aod drunkenuess than the greatest anti- liquor man ie.There is no man more objectionable to the liquor dealer than the man who gets drunk.The earnest desire of the association is to bave the liguor trafic of the country conducted on fair and honorable lines, and all the more because we are upom the verge of a vote being takeu by the plebiscite.There is no reason to question the sincerity of hotelkeepers in objecting to drunkards apd rioting, for their motive in engaging in their business is to make money, which they can more effectively do when thelr bar-rooms are orderly and present nothing so revolting as the spectacle of drunk wen.The sale of liguor goes on best when premises are inviting and good [oo is maintained.However ear- nest their desire may be to the contrary, rioting and drunkenness are the am inevitable results of their sales.The peculiar effect of alcohol, and the object which makes those who crave for It seek in the different forms of liquor in which it is an ingredient, is to stupefy the mental faculties and excite the passions.A man who throws oil on the fire might as well say he does not wish to increase the blaze, as for an hotelkeeper, in filling glasses with liquor, to say he dues not want to make drunkards.His action contradicts his words, Every glass he sells is swallowed with the object of inducing a false excitement.It is self- apparent, that were there no liquor sold there would be no drunkards,and as drunkards abound the men who sell the liquor are responsible for their existence.Mr Haverson went on to say, \u2018\u2018the best way to deal with the liquer-traffic was to work quietly.\u201d In thls those who intend voting for prohibition do not agree, for they hold the commonsense way to stop the making of drunkards and of the rioting caused by drinking, is to shut off the supply of drink.So long as liquor is sold, its fruits will be seen oa every side, and gs these fruits ave most injurious to the well-being of society,the body-politic is justified in plucking up by the roots the traffic out of which they grow.Under the new tax bill, promissory notes made or payable in the United States require to have affixed to them a 2-cent stamp for every $100.As it is not uscommon for Canadians aloog the froutier to handle notes signed by Americans, It ie well to see if they are stamped.Mortgages on U.S.real estate also require to be stamped, and protests of notes and bank checks or drafts.The remarkable speculative movement in cheese is the feature of the produce market.8e has been reached for finest, while the Liverpoul quotations would not warrant over 6ic.English buyers have moved up a couple of points, and the cable now stands at 37s.Either it has to advance or our Canadian speculators stand to lose a lot of money \u2018The make is unusually heavy, and pastures are so fresh and luxuriant that even if a dry spell comes the July product will be a full average.Shippers, now that the hot season is on, are exacting as to butter, aud anything off Aavor is eold at aloss.Finest new-made cream: ery commands 174 @ 1itc.Flour has tumbled rapidly and now correspouds with the quotations for wheat, which show no inclination to rally.Flour has fallen as much as 81.50 the barrel and the end is not yet.Except oats, coarse grains are uot asked for.Nothing striking has happened in the Old World during the week.There are the usual stories about combinations among the Powers to checkmate England.To all appearance Frauce is move likely to need outside help than to aid in injuring any ether country.After much difficulty a new ministry hae been formed.That it will be supported by the legislature is not looked for.[Italy has no ministry and is, owing to the difficulty in securing one, being ruled autocratically.It is officially announced the Emperor William is to visit the Holy Land in October, after which he proceeds to Constantinople.The close alliance which has sprung up between the Sultan and the Emperor of Germany is regarded with astonishment, and must give Russia some concern as to the future.The disturbances in the Balksus bave been sllayed for the time belng, snd the only trouble reported le from Galicia, where the Jews are being cruelly persecuted.ORMSTOWN To this section timothy and clover will be double in quantity of last year's crop.Grain looks well.On Sunday noon a strong wind got up suddenly, which blew down some trees and broke branches off other trees.The followers of Nr Horuer here are building a church at the lower end of the village.Peter Reid is working at the foundatiou.The rectory bas been renorated aud commodious outbuildings erected.Mrs James McCartney has the primary school for next year.\u2018\u2019lour is now 82.50 to 82.75 per 100 and the baker's loaf 16 and 20 vents.Oats 32 to 35 cents per 40h.It was upper Ormetown's turn this year to provide the aAnuual picuic for the 8.schools in the upper and lower concessions, and this the jgint super intendents, Messrs R.J.McNeil and W.H.Hooker, with the assistance of teachers and friends, did must successfully on June 17th.The day was perfect, and upwards of 200, old and young, enjoyed it fully.Abundant refreshments were provided, and there were short addresses by several, amongst them the venerable superintendent, Mr Donaldeon, who, thou h frail, was able to be present.e choir and scholars furnished abundance of music, and recitations and other pieces were were wall rendered.An exercise in calisthenics to the accompaniment of organ music, by six scholars, was much admired.Miss McNaughton, who prepared the program and has done very satisfactory work in the upper concession school since she took charge, was presented by her scholars with a beautiful lawp and vase.The picnic was voted the Lest held for years.WHITES STATION We are having & change of station agente here.Mr Williamson has gone to Hemminglord to take charge of the station there, while the vacancy here has been filled by Mr Hebert.ROCKBURN A meeting of the electors favorable to prohibition was held Friday evening, at which à food many were present, who © sed_with Donald Me- Intosh, president; Wm.Mackie, secre- tary-treasurer; Wm.I.Blair delegate to the central committee; committee, James McCracken, Nicholas Middle miss, Fred Rennie and Nelson Goldie.McDOUGALL HALL, ORMSTOWN.Such progress has been made In the construction of this interesting Luild- ing that its corner-stone was laid on the afternoon of the 220d.It ie hardly necessary to remind the reader that the hall is intended as asupplemen- tary edifice so St Paul's church, is placed alongside it, and is the gift of Alex, McDougall, who is a native of the county of Chateauguay.the son of one of the first settlers of the Orms- town concession, and a life-long member of St Paul's, A skilful and successful farmer he, by honest industry and shrift, acquired a competency,part of which he devotes to the purpose named.A detailed account of Me- Dougall hall wae given in the (ileaner of the 21st April.lt is to be a solid brick building with stone foundation 41 by 66 fect, 2 stories and a basement, The day set for laying the corner.stove proved showery, which prevent- aed many from attending.At half-past one, when the proceedings began, there ware fully 300 people gathered.The pastor of St Paul's, Rev.D.W.Morison, presided, and after singing the duxology, the Rev.J.H.Beatt of Rockburu, read passages from the 127th Psalm and the dnd chapter of Ephesians,&fter which he led in prayer.The choir then sang hymn 470, The CHAIRMAN\u2014The securing of such à building as we have met today to lay the corner-stone has been long in contemplation\u2014a place not only for the S.S.classes but for young peoples meetings, and social gatherings.Such a building was not only long desired, but members of St l\u2019aul's have been laboring to accomplish.St Pauls needed such a place in order to do its whole work as a Christian church.All our efforts, however, effected little, and the day seemed to be far distant when it was likely St Paul's should secure this auxiliary to our labors, and this, too, though many of its members were working faithfully to raise the means.For instance, only today a lady placed in my hands #7, which, with previous amounts, makes $22 contributed by her, and all earned by her own hands.Just when the end seem- od far distant when we should secure such a building as we desired, the kind gift of Mr McDougall lifted us out of our ditheulty.It just seemed as if after travelling a long road without result, he had brought us into a pathway of unimpeded progress in the work we desired, Despite an accident, which threatened to be serious, ho was glad to see Mr McDougall present with thew that day, and he might tell them, there never was a more purely spontaneous gift than that he had placed at the disposal of the congregation.There had been no urging or solicitation, for Mr McDougall had given voluntarily.He told me,in making known his intention of raising this hail, that he had cherished for years the intention that if the congregation did not build the hall within & certain time, he would do it.In carryIng out his resolution he had hesitated at nothing to make the building spacious and of so substantial a character that it will endure for generations.While the act is one of unparalleled generosity Mr McDougall is erecting the best monument to himself, by providing means for doing an amount of good which cannot be ostluated.It is true those for whom this deed is done might have done it themselves, but that does not lessen the value of the gift, and the speaker proceeded to illustrate shis by quoting Christ's words in regard to the centurion who built a synagogue for the Jows at Capernaum.Such gifs showed love to God and man and were oalculated to lead others to recognize their opportunities of doing service.The CHAIRMAN, holding up the bottle about to be deposited.described its contents, which included copies of newspapers, reports of St Paul's congregation, ite communion roll with 510 names, the names of all scholars attending its 3 S.schools, C.E.membership roll, a few coine, a portrait of Mr McDougall, and this document: This building, the corner-stone of which is laid ou this the 22nd of June, AD.1898, is named McDougall Hall, and is tho gift of! Alexander Me- Dougall to 8% Paul's church, Orms- town.It Is erected at à contract price of $3050, and the wish of the donor is that it may aid in furthering the material and moral as well as spiritual welfare of the entire community.This, together with the desire to commemorate his beloved brother Daniel, who died on the 23nd of February last, prompts him to make this use of the means which God has placed at his disposal, and his prayer is that God may use it for the accomplishment of much good.The contractor is Joseph McWhinnie and the building committee appointed by Mr McDougall areJohn Baird, Archibald McCormick, V.S., William G, Elliot, Archibald McCormick, Allan\u2019s Corners, and Rev D.W.Morison.The congregation in accepting this gift agrees to raise at least $1500 for the furnishing and equipment and to use $200 of this in the purchase of books to be the foundation of a congregational library.The bottle having been deposited in the cavity prepared lor it, and the corner-stone adjusted, Mr McDougall was handed a silver trowel bearing the inseription\u2014 To A.MeDongall June 22, 1808 corner-stone McDougall Hall Ormstowa Having certified that the corner-stone was well and «duly laid, the Rev D.W.Morison prayed that a blessing might rest on the building and its donor.Rev J.1.STRONG was pleased as a representative of the Church of England to be present and to rejoice with them in what was being done, altho, he confessed, he bad some difficulty in obeying the Injunction thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house.The members of St Paul's had something to rejoice over in having a separate building for their meetings apart from those of public worship, for reverence for churches was destroyed when used for any other purpose.There were many denominations, snd their adherents sometimes seemed to think more of them than of the corner-stone of all\u2014Christ.As & member of the Anglican church he rejoiced with hie peighbors of St Paul's in this work, and in their having in thelr ranks so liberal a man as Mr McDougall Riches are a great responsibility, but they are also a great blessing when used aright.We are all inclined to | mot be selfish, to keep what we have for ourselves, but seltishness is 8 turbid stream which is poisonous and enriches nobody, while loving generosity is a eparkling river that blesses all.His prayer was, that Mr Me- Dougall in givin return, receive a rich blessing to his own soul, and he hoped the Buildin would be an aid in fostering the social, moral, and intellectual needs of St Paul's congregation, and his wish was, that its young people turn out strong in the faith of Christ, to fight against the flesh, the world, and the evil, The CHAIRMAN stated the Hon Mr Robidoux had been invited to be present, but had been prevented by a previous engagement.They, however, had their representative at Ottawa \u201cpresent with them.J.P.BROWN, M.P., said he need hardly state that such a meeting was a source of pleasure to the congregation, and he was pleased to be with them.The gift was more than bounteous, for it was rare to find in rural districts à gift of this nature made.It was, therefore, right that laying its corner-stone should be attended with more than ordinary ceremonies.building was really a part of St Paul's church, and when its donor had passed away the gift would remain and bear testimony to his generosity.He had no doubt it would be carried out to completion, and he trusted the example set would lead to other generous ifts.tev J.B.MUIR, D.D., was glad to be present with the members of St Paul's on this auspicious occasion.He knew how anxious they had been for a lengthened period to have such an outbuilding, and now it would shortly be an accomplished fact.St Paul's was the banner church in this district, raising more money for missions and other purposes than any other, and he trusted their esteemed and loved pastor might be long spared to them and that he and they might have many happy and profitable meetings in this building whose cornerstone they had just laid.He also desired to congratuiate Mr McDougall.1 don\u2019t think he is a Scotchman, but is of Highland extraction.If you look into the Bible vou will see the grandest men were Highlanders.For example there was Moses, who spent his early life in the mountains and died on Mount Pisgah.mountaineer, or highlander, and then there was Elijah, who lived in the mountains and whose grandest deed wag done on a mountain top.[I never looked down on Highlanders, with their long genealogies, though a Lowlander wyself, and here we have in Mr McDougall one worthy of the Highlands and of the church he is devotedly attached to.There are many cardinal virtues in man, but one of them towers aloft over the others and that is beneficence, which is an important part of charity.It was a pity, considering how death would take us away from our money, that we did not make a better use of is in our lifetime.This hall would be monumental in attesting the plety and liberality of Mr McDougall when his body was sleeping in the dust.Our lives are not evanescent, for they stretch away to a better world, aud therefore slould be hid in Christ in God and patterned after the life of Jesus Christ.I brust in thie hall many young people ma train up in the fear and admonition of God, and to bo worthy citizens of this place, worthy subjects of our Queen, and worthy of the flag that floats over us.Rev.J.H.MCCONNELL begged to bring the congratulations of the Methodist friends to St Paul's congregation, who rejoiced with them in their pros- ity.Ormstown was becoming of fase a wonderful place.The congregation of St James, after a qulet existence, were getting into the swim, and making great improvements; the Latin church had laid down a beautiful sidewalk: the Methodists, though few in number, by a consecrated effort were putting up a church which they expost- ed to open free of unprovided debt, and here we find the Presbyterians laying the corner-stone of a building given in answer to prayer.They could not discount the value of s.S.work, and he was convinced if the plebiscite carried it would be due to the training Pe the electors had received in the 8.S.After young men and women had left the S.8.the training should be continued in other forme to enable them to live Christ-like characters.While this hell would supply needed assistance in carrying on that important work, it would also supply a great need of Ormstown, in giving it a good hall for lectures and public gatherings.Its chief use, however, must be for training the young.and the importance of this he illustrated by adducing two pictures.One represented a boat tossed by the waves and the sailors in dread, when, in their extremity, Christ stands up and commands & caim.That was power controlling power.The other picture was Christ commanding the little children to be brought to him.That was power stooping to bless weakness, and that was the work the members of every church had to do towards the young, Since God had raised up Mr McDougall to give so rincely & gift he trusted it would be ollowed Ly the blessing that fell on the household at Obed-Edom.No man ought to say he was two old to engage in 8.8.work and he wished more took an interest in it.The lives of Wilberforce, Clarkson, and Cobden were examples of those who stouped to lift up those who were down.e trusted McDougall hall would belp to turn out good men and good citizens and to raisca higher standard of livisg among them.The CHAIRMAN\u2014The remark made by Mr McConagell about the use of the hall for public purposes makes it proper to state, that while it is designed for the moral, intellectual, and spiritual development of young people generally, it is Mr McDougall's wish and urpose in making bis gift, that the all be let on reasonable terms for whatever meetings as are useful and calculated to advance the true well.being of the community.He instanced that it be used for the conventions of the Dairymen'e association.THOMAS BAIRD considered that Me McDougall could not bave distributed art of his wealth to à better pur e erects the hall to his Érother memory, but it will be his own monument He could wish his example this gift would, in | The | would be imitated by others like vitu- ! ated | f | | | 1 i \u2018 | | He was a) .Hu remembered suggesting to an intimate friend, who had a wile but no children, that instead of leaving his money to those who did not care for him and for the government 10 tax, that he erect a public school and have his name inseri on its tront.His friend, without replying, scized his hat and bolted out at the door.meeting him on a future occasion, his friend asked, '*You did not mean what you said: I told him I did, but it was of no avail, and that man afterwards lost in his investments an amount that would have given Ormns- town a first-rate school.After touching on recent evidences of the activity and liberality of the Ormstown coun- gregations, Mr Baird said they muet they deserved in connection with this hall.On wok the occasion of their pormaseat departure to show their affection by presenting their respective teachere with aa address and a ot.Miss Mary Brown of Howick received two pretty rattan chairs, the address boing read by Annie l'vddie.Miss Hever at Riverfield recvived a valuable set of china dishes.Father Theoret, the cure here, was the recipient from his con ation of a parlor set, valued a2 » purse containing eu ; Joseph Lefevre has cold his lumber ard and house to & wheclwright, who niends opening à carriage shop.The cheese factories are doing a large business, the pastures supply- | ing an abundance of fodder for eattle About 120000 of milk has and a» forget 10 give the ladies the credit been received on Monday mornings st the Howick factory.The patrons are They started the movement twelve pocelving about 5 cents per hundred years ago, when they brought the Fisk : pounds of milk.Those who send to ubilee singers an which now amounts to over $1100.To suggest they pass the plate and get into the pockets of the Presbyterians Present, He congratulated Mr Mec- ougall and was sure he never felt better in his life.A collection was taken up, amounting to 891, which included $25 from Mr Brown, M.P.Rev.Dr.McDONALD of Dundee could show the audience the happiest man among them in the person of the minister of St Paul's, and the man whom he and his congregation delighted to honor in Alexander McDougall, who was wively acting as his own executor.Nine out of ten who had money for bequests put off doing what they intended until about to leave this world, and the consequence was thes i b 1 whom they left to carry out their wi often failed to effect it.He instanced in proof of this, two legacies, that had » been lost to Queen's university.Mr | McDougall had resolved to do the land, Roxburghshire, good he intended in his own lifetime, and this hall will be a better monument to him than any block of marble that could be carved.There was wuch need in many directions for Christian , Two-thirds of the world! liberality.was still in heathen darkness aud he could not see why devoted Christians | who could afford it did not send a | missionary, or at least support a Bible-woman or a catechist.Rev.P.H.HUTCHINSON of Hun- tingdon, affirmed that in these days a hall is an absolutely indis junet to every church, and he trusted the epidemic of giving that had started in Ormstown would extend to other districts.For his own congregation they had a hall, but some would liko a new church, though.for himself, be was well satisfied with the one they had, and would wait until it was well filled before speaking of a new one.The chairman, in\u2019 inviting him to speak, had suggested as a topic, nsable ad- | raise the amount still needed, he would | began the fund the city receive about 75 cents.The following details of the two fine clydesdales which Mr Ness has arrive with from Scotland will be of fu- terest.The voyuge vas fine aud the animals are in the best condition -\u2014 Fullartoa 9910, color brown: rateh on face, hind fetlocks white; bred b Finlay Bell, late of Mookwn Mill, Monkton, Ayrshire: foaled 13th May, 1895.Sire Prince of Kyle, 7155.Ist dam Lily Buchanan 1685, by Go Ahead, 5052; 2nd dam Lily of Letter 1983, by Prince of Kepdowrie, 657; ard dam &c., &., by Justice, 420.Plowboy, 10:44, color bay; white ; strip on face; little white on near fore | foot and_ off hind foot; fosled Lith { May, 1845.Sire Darnley Erskine, 868 | Jet dam Jess fonled 1880, by St Blaise, | ' } i | i | i | | 3987: 2nd dam Nell of Balcaimie, Juuiv, y Young Farmer, 1880; 3rd damFancy, 711, by Warrior, 902; 4th dam Maggie, 710, by Cmmperdown, 1603; 5th dam Blyth, by Cleeber, 132, &e., &c.This horse is bred by John Scout, Plow- Fullarton weighed 19001 when shipped and Plowboy 18401b STE MARTINE The rain of the past few days has made the roads almost impassable in this vicinity, and they may be so for the rest of the summer if the road inspectors don't act severely with the proprictors.Farmers are rejoicin weather which seems to have set ia today (Wednesday) and a good many will cut clover tomorrow.Everything is growing splendidly and the rain seems to have dune nothing but good.The Klondike fever is over in this parish, St Urbain and St Philomene, for of the 8 men who took the train here in March 5 have come back.They had only to go as far as Juneau to satisly their curiosity, They declare railway and swamboat companies circulate false reports to atiract custom.over the fine Christian beneficence of Presbyterians ai During the past 6 months the statls- in the Old Country, but that was too large a subject to bedealt with on such an occasion.It might sufice were he to mention that last year the Presbyterians of the United Kingdom had raised, by voluntary contributions, nine million dollars.And most of that money came [rom people orer than those before him.Pr onald Me- Ieod asserted the servant girls of Scotland contributed more to church | during the last week.support than any other class.The speaker told of a congregation having 300 communicants, who put in the ! Small fruits are à good crop.plate $2500 in a year, and not one of the number was rich.No such liberality was shown by the Presbyterians of this country, and the reason was they had not been brought up to that pitch that they believed it to Pe a privilege to give to God.By Mr Me- Dougall's giving during his lifetime he would be spared to see some of the results which would flow from his gift.Leaving money by will to some religions purpose looked like an attempt at an insurance against fire.Quoting the inscription on the tomb of Bones and I,\u2014 \u201cWhat I saved I lost, what | spent 1 have not, what I gave I have,\u201d \u2014he urged the duty of giving what lay in our power while we were in the land of the living.Rev J.E.DucLos of Valleyfleld said peopie required ministers to practise what they preach, and after hearing what Mr Baird had said about the duty of giving, it would not be too much to ask him to supply the library required for McDougall hall.The event of the day he (Mr Duclos) held to be an argument in favor of long pastorates.Much could be said in support of an itinerant ministry, yet it was plain on that system St Paul's would not be in the flourishing condition it was nor would it have this excellent foundation of a new building.St Paul's was the finest congregation In the province outside of the cities of : Montreal and Quebec.A chief cause of this superiority was that its members were mostly farmers, a class who may be hard to persuade but once convinced remain so.There was a permanence in work done among those who wake homes on the land and love the soil they labor, which does not rtain to tos n and city congregations, which fluctuate from month to month.In evidence of this, he stated during his own comparatively brief ministry at Valleyfield, 40 families had gone away.Mr McDougall was not the only member of St Paul's who had shown great liberality.Mr Dugald Thomson had voluntarily given 81000 towards missions.Rev F.8S.MCCUSKER of St Louis de Gonzague esteemed it a privilege to be present and could understand the satisfaction experienced by Mr Mc- Dougall and the happiness of Mr Morison.He rejoi that Mr Mec- Dougall had money and the brains to use it in so wise a fashion.Men distinguished themselves in different ways, and while Mr McDougail\u2019s nephew was winning distinction in college halls, he was preparing the means for training the children of the congregation to eloquent in their lives for what is right.\u2018The CHAIRMAN said the reference to Mr McDougall's nephew Robert, now a professor of Harvard, Mass., reminded him that he had been unable to be present with them on account of his mari His brother, the Rev John Macdougall, was absent from having gone to Boston to attend the wedding.He hoped one or both would present at the opening of the hall.The choir having sung an anthem the proceedings closed.An adjournment was made to the church sheds, where the ladies had provided tea, to which all were made welcome without charge.HOWICK An influential and harmonious meeting was held here last week, composed of delegates from Ormstown and Howick parishes, to discuss ways and means for carrying on plebiscite work.v.W.Morison presided, and aggressive plans were adopted, to be put into execution at the most suitable time.The several day schools in this section were visited by the commissioners and found satistactory.Holidays will continue till Sept.Ist.teach- ert in the 4 schools have all been special favorites of the scholars, who | | ! | cs of this parish show there have been 20 burials, 23 baptisms, and 12 marriages.Twenty-nine (armers have made on- tries of standing crops; allreside either in Ormstown, Chrysostome, St Sacrement, or SteMartine.CHATEAUGUAY There has been an enormous growth 1 should suppose that corn must have grown 5 or 6 inches during that interval of time, Strawberries have only been ready here the last ten days.Currants will be next andethien gooseberries, The change in the It.RR.time table has been rather for the worse so far ay the mail is concerned, for we cannot now get our letters and papers until about 8 pm.We ave & conservative people here, unused to many changes, and as the mail has always got here about 6 p.m, we take it ill to have to wait 2 hours longer, As there is no mail clerk now on the trains, why not have our bag come by the local?As it is the baggage man who puts off the nail bags, what difference would it make which one put It off?I throw this out as a suggestion.HEMMINGFORD Qur little hamlet has never, within my recollection, looked more attractive than it does at the present inoment.The foliage of the treus, that so completely shade its streets, is beautifully rich and green, while its well trimmed lawns make a charming picture.Its walks have been put ia thorough repair and, thaoks to the good service done by the road machine purchased by the village corporation last year, its streets are smooth and nicely rounded.Though Hemmingford does not increase rapidly in extent and population, it has not a few attractions as a quiet summer residence.Crops are generally promising in this neighborhood.Grain of every description bids [air to make a good yield while,except on very low grounds, hay is unusually heavy for the season.Potatoes and Indian corn too are doing well.Fruit bids fair to give a d return.As yet there is no sign of spot on the Fameuse.Pastures are excellent and the deliveries at the factories are largely in advance of what they were at this time last year.Squadron A, Huntingdon, Duke of Connaught'\u2019s Hoyal Canadian Hussars have, owing to the lateness of the season, obtained permission to absent themselves from camp at Laprairie.It is expected that they will make arrangements to drill at headquarters, Huntingdon, some time during the coming fall.Capt.J.F.Scriver is, with the balance of the Hussars, at camp, in the capacity of adjutant, Julius Seriver, Esq., M.P., and G.W.Stephens, Esq., M.L.A., purpose making a visitation of the county in company, commencing at Hemming- ford on the morning of Moaday, July th.Messrs Orr, Cleland and Ryan shipped 130 calves to New York on Monday.They were generally of excellent quality, and the prices paid were in the neighborhood of 96 each.| On Tuesday the same buyers made a large shipment of calves, hogs and beef to the Montreal market.Live hogs brought from $4.50 to $4.60 per 100M, live weight.Bee! cattle are geuerally pour in flesh, considering the guod state of the pastures.On Monday evening the D.D.G.M.RW.Bro W.Patterson, accompanied by a number of the grand lodge officers k id an official visit to Hemmioglord odge, No 12, Q.11., A.F.& A.M.Some 35 visitors weve present from the adjoining lodges at Mooers and Champlain, N.Y.After the third degree ad been exemplified in the lodge room, Hemmingford lodge entertained the grand lodge officers and visiting brethren to a supper, in the hall under the lodge room.usual loyal and fraternal toasts were drank, sod responded to briefly.It is especially gratifying to know, that the keynote of all the s seemed to be, the pleasure felt by the brethren atthe cordial relations that exist between the U.S.and Great Britain in general std Canada in particular.R.W.Bro, Patterson expressed his pleasure at the efficient manner is which the W.M.Bro.Ellerton and his officers conduct- ed the ceremonies of the lodge. PRANKLIN CENTRE A basket plenie, in connection with the Cungregiional ehurch, was held Friday in Mr Npencer's grove.After dinner was served, races were run snd prises giveu.A very ploasunt afternoon was spent.On Saturday last Mr Beaudin of the butter factory made his May payment, the avera amounting to r hundred.ge « pe The Rev.William Wells made a very good impression on his congregation when he preached his first ser- moun In the Methodist church Sunday, taking for his text: We preach Christ crucified.Owing to the illhealth of Mrs Wells she was unable to accompany her husband to Franklin, but expects to be able to travel in the course of a few days.Owing to the heavy rains we have had during the last week farmers who have clover out are getting à little anxious about it.The exceedingly rare event not only of a wedding in a church, but of the wedding of the minister who had officiated in it for 9 years, took place Tuesday afternoon in Christ church.In addition to friends and relatives its members and those of Trinity church Havelock, were specially invited, and as there was a general response the church was erowded, and the event became one of a public nature and therefore to be reported.The sacred editice was tastefully decorated with flowers and ferns, and over the spot where the happy couple stood was hung a large floral bell.The bride, Miss Julia Ames, looked charming in a dress of cream satin she wore a veil and flowers and carried a bouquet.The bridesmaids were Miss Julla Fulton and Miss Denham, three Rower girls following.The groom, Rev W.J.M, Beattie, was supported by the Rev, N, T.Yates as groomsman, and Dr.J.Fulton as master of ceremonies, The bride was given away by her father, Ernest Ames, Esq.The service was conducted by the Îtev.T.B.Jeakins.Mrs Gibson presided at the organ.After the ceremony, all present accompanied the bridal party to the residence of the bride's parents, where hearty congratulations were extended, and na informal reception held, while collation was served, Many and valuable presents were received.The happy couple left at half-past six on a wedding tour.HERDMAN A-tneeting of persons residing within the limits of voting sub-division No 2 in favor of prohibition, was held in the town hall Monday evening.Mathew Wallace was called to preside.Au organization was formed with the following working committee: Peter Donnelly, Alex.Farquhar, Lorenzo McClatchie, Matthew Levers, and John McGinnis for the 1st and 2nd ranges.J.IX, Copland, Wm.gat, 8.H.Henderson, James Johnston and Arthur C.Herdman for the 3rd range.James Anderson, John W.Purse, Charles Coulter, Robert Law, Michael Thornton, Thos, Henderson and John Neely for the 6th and th ranges.Chairman, Mathew Wallace Secretary, William Anderson Delegate to central committee, Willan Fennell.BOYD SETTLEMENT A meeting was held Friday evening to organize for the coming plebiscite campaign.The meeting was not large, but a good deal of enthusiasm was manifested.The polling sub-division was divided into sections, and strong commitiees appointed to canvass every elector and no pains will be spared to poll every available vote in favor of prohibition, DEWITTVILLE At the closing of Dewittville school the teacher, Miss L.Ruddock, presented her scholars with books, and in ve- turn Maggie Davidson and Christina Cameron, in behalf of the pupils, pre- - sented her with a handsome silver fruit basket, address.ATHELSTAN The social at John Seely\u2019s was exceptionally favored as to weather, lor the evening of the 23rd was the only dry one of the week, There was a fine attendance and, it is needless to say, in so hospitable a home all enjoyed themselves.Over $40 were realized for the benefit of the Methodist parsonage.ELGIN A meeting of those in favor of prohibition in sub-division No 2 met in Stewart's schoolhouse on the 27th and elected the following officers: President, Charles Brown Sec.-Treas., George Elder, jr.Committee\u2014David A.McFarlane, Charles Shirriff, Parlan Macfarlane, George Shearer, Richard Pringle James T.Elder, Henry Seely, Donald Brims, William M.Grant, David Ewing, Thomas Wood, David Watson, John Graham, Wm.Crawford, jr.KELSO .° At the meeting held in the town hall, on Monday evening, of polling division No 1, Elgin, to organize for the plebiscite, altho\u2019 the meeting was thinly attended, and considering that a number who were present had already contributed, the sum of $10 was subscribed to the fund for the work.The following committees were appointed with power to add to their number: Chairman, D.H.Brown Secretary, A.W.Smaill Canvassing committee 1st con.\u2014Andrew Coffee, Wm.Seaward, Alex.McNair,Minnie Chambers, Jessie Russell, Minnie Watson.20d con\u2014Hugh Gavin, J.8.Elder, W.C.Glllies, Jas.Barrie, Jas.Anderson, D.P.NicFarlane, D.A.Mec- Farlane, Lucy Todd, Jessie 8, Elder.3rd con\u2014Jas.W.Elder, Wm.Paul, Jas.i.Bell, Jas.N.Carr, Annie C.Paul, Lissie Stewart, Jessie Levers.4th con\u2014A.Bell, Jas.B.Cooper, Wm.Clyde, Jas.Bell jr., D.C.Morrison, John Mack, Jessie Paul, Annie accompanied with an Kxecutive committee\u2014Jas.Barrie, W.C.Gillies, D.H.Brown, and A.W.Smaill.A number of important questions were discussed Delors adjourning.Let us expect gre ngs, an results will certainly be great.DUNDEE On Friday the corner-stone of the Episcopal church, Fort Coviagton, was laid by the bishop of Delaware, who took the bishop of Albany's place, the latter being unable to attend, on account of iliness.There were 8 other clergytnen in attendance.\u2018The day being fine there was quite à oumber p > ent to see the ceremony.The bis op: clergy, wardens, and vestrymen, of chon came in procession to where to church is to be erected, recitiog Psalm cxxit.The clergy were dresse in their canonicals.ceremo ny was quite a len ove.The corner stone is & blook marble doasted by Ambrose Cushman, and hes all the names of the congregation cut on it also, the words, \u2018\u2018St Paul's church, | 1608.\" What was in the box deposited 1 could put fully learn, except that there was a New York paper and the Fort Covington Sun, names of donors of the land, and a sermon of the pastor's, Rev.Mr Hamilton, The bishop, who Is & very pleasant speaker, delivered a nicely worded address.The tev.Mr Itollitof Montreal also made a short speech, and Archdeacon Kirby of Ogdensburg, who is not a fluent speaker.Zlon church congregation, Dundee Centre, held their annual Sunday school picnic at Fraser's point on Tuesday, Zlst June.There was à good turn out and a pleasant time was had.The only drawback was the weather, which was rather cool, and wound up with rain.The retiring school commissioners are D.McGregor Moody and Jobn J.Dinneen.There is every prospect of & contest, that Is if the retiring commissioners are nominated again.The purchase of those charts has caused the opposition, The commissioners acted for the best and, of course, had to help pey for them as well as the others.o matter who ls elected the balance on the charts will have to be paid.HUNTINGDON CIRCUIT COURT THE special term opened on the 24th inst., presided over by his honor Mr Justice Belanger.The case of J.W.McLaughlin vs.Elle Lalonde, the particulars of which appeared in former f{ssues of this paper, occupled the attention of the court on Friday.Both parties dec¢lared their enquete closed, and the case was continued until next term for evidence in rebuttal and argument.A.E.Mitchell and F.X.Dupuis for plaintiff, and J.S.Laurendeau for defendant.\u2018The case of Miller vs.Haveguard was on the rolé for hearing on Monday, but as the parties were not ready, it was continued until next term.A.KE.Mitchell for plaintiff; J.K.Elliot, Q.C., for deft.The case of J.W.Brown ve.Thomas Alexander was heard on Tuesday.The particulars of the case appeared in our report of the proceedings of the last session of the court.Mr Me- Cormick, Q.C., examined several witnesses on behalf of the plaintiff and declared his enquete closed.Mr Elliot stated that he would make his proof next term and argue the case, and it was accordingly continued until the 8th of September next.The case of James Purse va.Joseph Anderson, jr., should have been heard on Wednesday, but Mr McCormick made & motion to amend his declaration, which was resisted vigorously by Me Elliot, supporting his arguments by citing rule 47 of the rules of practice and article 522 of the code of propedure.The judge took the motion n delibere, and stated that he would render judgment on the 8th September.HUNTINGDON VILLAGE COUNCIL MET on Monday evening.Councillor Pringle absent, The road committee reported they had let the job of painting the lower bridge to R.Baker for $35 and had re- planked the said bridge.Action regarding painting the tank and power-house was referred to next session.The following accounts were ordered to be paid: Moutreal Lumber Co., plank .$72.23 John Elder, jr., material and repairs to lower bridge .$199.08 The water rate on laundries was fixed at 810 per annum, The electric light committee were instructed to have the grounds about the power-house put in a more tidy state.The water committee were instructed to see that all the flush tanks were in working order, also to examine the whole system and report at next session any repairs necessary.The council then made the annual revision of the valuation roll and also divided the properties where more than one business was carried on in the same building, to fix the water rates.THE SITUATION AT MANILA.Madrid, June 28.\u2014The government has received the following despatch from Captain-General Augusti, dated from Manila on June 23: The situation is very grave.I continue to maintain my position inside the line of block houses; but the enemy is increasing in numbers, as the rebels occupy the provinces, which are surrendering.Torrential rains are inundating the entrenchments, rendering the work of defence difficult.The numbers of sick amoung the troops are increasing, making the situation very distressing, and causing increased desertions of the native soldiers.It is estimated that the insurgents number 30,000, armed with rifles, and 100,000 armed with swords, etc.The rebelchief, Aguinaldo, has sunmoned me to surrender but I have treated his proposals with disdain, for I am resolved to maintain the sovereignty of Spain and the honor of the flag to the last extremity.I have over 1000 sick and 20 wounded.The citadel has been invaded by the suburban inhabitants, who have abandoned their homes owing to the barbarity of the rebels, These inhabitants constitute an embarrassment, aggravating the situation, in view of the bombardment, which, however, is not seriously apprehended for the moment.A DESTRUCTIVE SHELL.IN order to distract the attention of the Spaniards while the U.8.troops were being landed near Santiago, tl parehip xas was ordered to bombard Matamoras.Steawing in so close that she almost touc the shore, the battleship took Zocapa battery on the flank, pouring into it 135 6-inch and 12-inch shells.The Spanish forces, that had been driven from Matamoras field batteries, now fled from Zocapa.The Texas was struck by a shell, which killed one man and wounded six others, one fatally.The shot which struck the Texas was about the last fired before the Spaniards abanduned the battery.shell entered the battleship 20 feet abaît the stem at a point on the sido about 3 feet below the main deck line, Halifax, N.S., June 24.\u2014The ease with which certain vessels have been able to elude the ships of the American blockading squadron and land cargoes of provisions in Cuban ports has not goue unnoticed by Halilax's speculative men.Several car, have already gone forward, mostly of fish aud flour.Another cargo is now being together.Yesterday a city baker ra received au order for $4,000 wort! of \u201cbard tack\u2019 biscuits, to be delivered within a few days.This is probably the largest order for hard bread which has ever been placed io Halifax.The name of the party placing the order is not given, but it is understood to be for a syndicate which will charter & steamer sad attempt t0 run the blockade into some Cuban port, where the blockade has made \u2018hard tack\u2019 a luxury.\u2014\u2014\u2014 HUNTINGDON ACADEMY.ASSOCIATES IN ARTS.1 Kenneth Muir.7 2 Ello Brimes.w3 3 Joho A.McDonald 136 4 Harold Maclaren.79 5 Frederick Maxwel 443 6 Hanley Pearson.453 7 Wilhelmina Cunningham.+444 8 Elisabeth Gamble.428 GRADE 11.\u2014Acapemy.W.D, McNaughton .1568 Lufaa Steele.acscceuves 1559 Susie Carr.vcuoncs .1485 Kenneth Chalmers.\u2026\u2026.144 Rachel McLennan.1364 Mary Hampson.1388 George Shanks.1373 Lily Pringle.1347 Grace Chambers.1441 Addie Rennle.120 Myrtle Moe.soansaucs 1204 Sylvia Harvey.PPPRRRER 1286 Che ter Brown sonvonsssnes sense 1266 ve Brooks | James Tully | equal.1244 *Evelyn Cunningham .1237 *Peter McArthur.1234 Elizabeth Warden.1225 *Olive Booth.1214 Lucy Dahms.veus ssa0es 1210 Mary McNaughton.11499 *Martha Rowat.eens 139 *Wallace Rutherford.1167 = Berth .c raw ford.1167 irace Trainer *G race Simpson { equal.1127 *Digna Ferns.1075 *Maude Logan.1063 John Vass.oocvnvnnes 1061 *Yamuel Law.1060 *Bertha Parbam.1048 *Kate Munro .1018 *Charles McClatchie.1009 *Emma Cameron.1001 *Evelyn McNaughton.904 *Alma Kinniburgh.92 *Agnos Blachford .855 *Sarah Cameron.846 *Burry McGerrigle.873 * Denotes failure in at least one obligatory subject.The marks of Agnes Boyd, Margt.Cameron, William Hunter, Robt.McCracken, and Edward Mowatt, who passed in 1897, are omitted, GRADE I.-\u2014-ACADEMY.Mabel Todd .veuseu nes :.1460 Edith Russell.1380 Agnes McNaughton.1413 Clementine Wilson.1296 John Parham.1205 Annie Sparrow.12883 Beatrice Holiday.1251 Ethel Cogland.1222 Katie Donnelly.121% Magyie Montgomery 1247 Trefle Pilon i Tena McDonald.1182 Lyle Chalmers.1175 Ada GOWANn.\u2026.\u2026.1161 Kate Neely .\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026.e\u2026 1160 Herbert McPhail .1156 Katie McPhail.1150 James McCullough.\u2026 1107 Harvey Millar.1080 Louise Buchanan.1081 John Montgomery.1078 Arthur Chambers.1058 Lizzie Goodall .1045 Florence Watson.1030 *George Jeakins.1019 *Louise Harrigan.1015 *Rene Livingston.1002 *Robert Todd 79 *Ethel Saunders.0 *Tully Anderson 950 *Alice McCracken.926 *Charlie Wilders 920 *Alice Wilson.917 James Boyd.7 *Francis Murphy 013 Jack Marshall.*Mabel Blachfor #Edith Philps.Louise Logan .*Freeman Parham.*Ernest Buchanan 728 *Charlie Pringle.684 *Willie Fulton.597 GRADE II.\u2014MODEL.Lora Pearson.1147 Fanuy Walker.\u2026 1120 Walter Parham.\u2026.\u2026 1114 Fred Logan.1088 Willie Pearson.1027 Harry Adams.1022 Effie Robson.1008 Edna Shaw.1001 Ethel McMillan.oo *Ethel Hastie.983 Sidney James.943 *Bella Hingston.918 Charlie Marshall.885 *Hallie Levers.803 *George Maxwell.84 GRADE I.\u2014MODEL 1 Gertie Adams, .998 2 Janet Gilbert.\u2026 967 3 Elma Kidney .981 4 Alex.Vance.924 6 James Easten.921 6 George O'Connor.891 7 Arthur Millar.,.876 8 Bertha Drews.855 9 Laurie McNaughtou.853 10 Lillie Shaw.[PP ss 820 11 Eva Blachford.796 12 Willie Gillan.702 13 Laura Gilmore .\u2026 712 14 Ada Bicknell.s\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.59 15 Jeannie Patton.648 16 Addie McLean.638 GRADE INI.\u2014ELEMENTARY.1 Florence Edgar.1027 2 th 954 3 946 4 893 5 866 6 844 7 843 8 840 9 827 10 820 11 Earl Burrows.808 12 Thistle McCracken.800 13 Walter Patton.779 14 Robert Nelson.717 15 Gracle Wells.s\u2026\u2026vccu0u.058 GRADE II.\u2014ELEMENTARY.1 AlexaChalmers., .725 2 Hilda Dunsmore .083 3 Raymond Millae.631 4 Lizzie Woodrow.641 5 Myrtle James.629 6 Hazel Marshall.591 7 John Tennant.55% 8 Harry Hybel .002 GRADE I.\u2014ELKMENTARY.Clarence Kidney.425 John Ferns.Allan Dawson Evelyn Turper.George Goodfellow.* CANADA The Globe inforas us that the mining districts in British Columbia opened up by the Crow's Nest railroad are \u2018\u2018unquestionably among the richest in the world.\u201d If these mining districts are amoog the richest in the world, why was it necessary to give the C.P.R.a bounty of 011,000 per mile to build & road opening them up?Surely & taliroad would bave been glad for even permission to build a road to such paying territory.We are fnd- ing out every day how utterly hollow are the arguments which were put forward to justily the grant.It was made Bot it was necessary in order to » the country, but because the C.P.R.wanted the money.\u2014 Toronto Sun.© 0 +3 @ Gr» CO 15 IE g 5 f .An Imposing ceremony tnok place on the 16th instant in the parish of St Urbuia\u2014the abjuration of a Muvsian Jew and his conversion to Catholleism.The neophyte is about 25 years old, named Israel Schwartz.He is very Intelligent, and studied In Russia and speaks English, French, Russian, and German with equal facility.To these studies he owes his conversion.For a long time he has been convinced he was in error, and wished to change to Catholiciem for some months.This was prevented by ooe of his friends in Montreal, Mr Morrice, who tried to dissuade him, but unsuccessfully.This unusual event in St Urbain attracted many to the church.The bishop of Valleyfield gave the sacrament, and the Hon.J.E.Robidoux, rovincial secretary, and Madame Robidoux were sponsors.A large number of priests of the diocese added eclat to the august ceremony.All the notables of the parish were also present.Before t ceremony Mayor Bourdeau, presented an address of welcome to Mr and Mrs Robidoux.The provincial secretary replied in such choice and delicate terms as he uses on all occasions.During thelr stay at St Urbain they were the guests of cure Lachapelle.At his baptism Schwartz received the names of Joseph Emery Israel.\u2014LeProgres.Fort William, June 24.\u2014The grand jury at the Thunder Bay assizes on ursday afternoon liberated Mrs RRosannah Gauthier, accused of the murder of the two men, Carriere and Dabin, in Port Arthur in February, 1897.The accused told the jury an interesting story of the case, which placed Oliver Prevost in the assasein's sition.According to Mrs Gauthier, Prevost, In order to secure the money and valuables of Carriere and Dabin, killed them with a shotgun, and afterwards cowed her into silence, and complicity.The government detective, Mr Rogers, also told the jury what facts he had gathered in the case, and his statement was much in the woman\u2019s favor, Mrs Gauthier will be examined again with a view to preparing an incriminating statement Against Prevost.The latter is now in an insane condition at penitentiary.Mrs Gauthier will be kept in surveil- ance until the next assizes.Prevost will be brought here for trial if he recovers from his present mental derangement, which is thought to be feigned.Mrs Gauthier belongs to Valleytield.Kingston, June 25.\u2014A bishop in England has a son in this country residing a short distance west of Winnipeg.The other day he wrote to à Kingston lawyer and requested him to invite his son in to dinner occasionally.Coteau Landing, June 27.\u2014The elevator for the Canada Atlantic railway company was completed on Saturday, and already some six hundred car loads are here to be unloaded through the elevator and into barges for Montreal.The 300-foot freight shed, built beside the elevator, is already filled to its utmost capacity with raw sugar and flour in bags.The officials of the Canada Atlantic railway were here last week, and it is announced that it was decided to build another freight shed, 600 feet long, to meet the requirements of the company in the shipment of freight.Ottawa,June 27.\u2014J.B.St Aubin,one of the party of engineers who went to British Columbia with Mr Coste, chief engineer of the department of public works, to survey an \u2018\u2018all-Canadian\u2019\u2019 route to the Yukon, has returned to Ottawa.Mr St Aubin says that his party met many men returning from the gold fields, but in not one case did any of them have gold.The navigation of the Stickeen is very difficult.The only boats that have engines powerful enough to stem the current are the Ogilvie and McConnell, two flat-bottom C.P.IR.river boats.The rest have to be towed a great distance by lines.The current is so strong that it broke a two-and-a-half inch towline attached to the boat the survey party went up in.At Telegraph Creek Mr St Aubin saw where Mackenzie & Mann had ballasted several miles ol their proposed railway.The rails were there ready to be laid.All work on the line is now suspended.Vancouver, June 17.\u2014 Returning miners agree In representing the Stickeen route a failure.The trail from Telegraph Creek to lake Teslin is over 185 miles long, with extremely dificult waterways, mountain climbs, and bogs.Every man on the trail met by these passengers, said he wished he had not gone, and was scheming to get home again.If a wagon road was built, as suggested, it would not be an improvement on the present system of packing horse, as wagons could not be hauled up the steep inclines with any loads worth handling.Quebec, June 24.\u2014Lieut.-Governor Jette has granted his fiat to a petition of right filed in court here by Isabella McLaren, of Montreal, widow of Alexander Buntin, George Log of Valleyfield, and George Hyde,of Mon treal, in their qualities of executors ol the estate of late Alexander Buntin.The petitioners allege that in their said qualities they have been ever since the death of the late Alexander Buntin, in 1883,owners and proprietors of certain real estate in the county of Beauharnois, together with all beach lots, islands, islets, rouke, &c., appertaining to and in front of said'res| estate; that on or about the 7th day of May, 1897, by deed passed before Alphonse Dumas, the government of the province of Quebec, acting through the ministry of Hon.G.A.Nantel, tl- legally and unjustly sold the property in question to the Montreal Cotton company.That the said parties, the government of the province of Quebec, and the Montreal Cotton co., have illegally caused the said sale to be registered in the registration division ot Beauharnois.refore the petit- foners ask that the sale to the Montreal Cotton co.be declared illegal and null.A writ has consequently been taken against the Montreal Cotton co., Messrs Robertson, Fleet & Falconer, acting for petitioners, The project to establish a direct steamship service between Canada and France has fallen through.Moutreal Gazette says: It le evident that the military authorities at the seat of government are seriously contemplating the issuing of medals t0 the volunteer militia who were on active service during the Feoian raids of 1866 and 1870, or the Red River expedition.During the past week, forms of application have been forwarded to the men who were actually called to the front ou the above memorable occasions.The forme in question are very comprehensive and intelligibly drawn up, and when filled in by the applicants are to be forwarded by the senior available officer under whom said applicant served to the present commanding officer for transmission to headquarters, through the district officer commanding.declaration calls for the name of She applicant in and rank et time of service, occu- potion, services for which medal is claimed, name of corps {a which be served, rank and name of commanding officer, nature and length of services, and some otber minor details.A de- fore à justice of the peaux.The sworn declaration of a comrade of an applicant that the applicant was on active serviow at the time, and place, above declared to, Is also required, and if the applicaut served in wore than one campaign, an application will be required on each occasion.There is no specified time mentioned when the forms supplied must reach the militia department at Ouawa, but it is presumed that the sooner the papers are forwarded to the adjutant- general, the sooner will the coveted medals be issued to all entitled to wear them.THE FIGHT AT MANILA.THOUGH getting old the sea fight in Manila bay has still a deep interest to the reading public.We have had the American account of the fight and now, thanks to the London Times, we have that of the Spanish Admiral himself, with whom its reporter had an interview at Manila on the 3rd May.The correspondent writes: Calling at the admiralty headquarters, | was introduced to the Admiral by Alexander McLeod, one of the oldest British residents in the Philipines.Admiral Moutvjo is a spare man of small stature; about 865 years of age, with the air of an old Spanish grandee.He was pale and haggard, evidently suffering from injuries received from an iron splinter.He speaks English with a relight accent, and readily assented to my proposal to interview him.In reproducing his statement I have adhered substantially to his own words: About 5 o'clock on Sunday morning, (he said) I observed the American squadron coming in line straight across the bay towards Cavite.We prepared to receive them.A few minutes after 5 o'clock the engagement opened, the battery on Cavite firing on each ship as she came within range.The American ships did not reply.All the Spanish shipe were in Cavite bay at anchor \u2014the Reina Cristina, (my Aagship) Castilla, Don Juan de Austria, Ulloa, Isla de Cuba, Isla de Luzon, Marques del Duero, and some small guaboats.The Ieina Christina and the Don Juan, as you know, were old cruisers; the Castilla was a wooden cruiser,but was unable to steam owing to the breakdown of her engines, the Ulloa and Velasco were helpless and were undergoing repairs off the arsenal.The Olympia, Baltimore, Raleigh, and Boston eugaged my flagship in turn about 5.30, autracted by my fag.I recognized the necessity of getting under way, and accordingly slipped both anchors, ordering the other ships to follow my example.Although we recognized the hopelessness of fighting American ships.we were busy returning the fire.The Reina Cristina was hit repeatedly.Shortly after 6.30 o'clock I observed fire forward.Our steering gear was damaged, rendering the vessel unmanageable, and we were bein subjected to a terrific hall of shell an shot.The engines were struck, and wo estimated that we had seventy hits about our hull and superatructure.The boilers were not hit, but the pipe to the condenser was destroyed.A few moments later I discove the after- part on fire.À shell from the Americans had penetrated and burst with deadly effect, killing many of our men.My fag lieutenant said to me: \u201cThe ship is in flames, It is impossible to stay on the Cristina aay longer.\u2019 He signalled to the gunboat Isla de Cuba, and I and my staff transferred to her, and my flag was hoisted on her.Before leaving the Cristina my flag was hauled down.My fagship was now one mass of flames.I ordered away all the boats I could to save the crew.Many of the men jumped overboard without clothing, and succeeded in reaching the shore, several hundred yards away.Only a few men were drowned, the majority being picked up by the boats.Before jumping overboard, Capt.Cadarso\u2019s sou, a lieutenant on board the Cristina, saw his father alive on the deck, but others state that as the Captain was about to leave, a shell burst overhead and killed him.We estimate that 52 men were killed on board the Cristina, and about 130 wounded.The chaplain was killed.The assistant physician, the chief engineer, and three officers were wounded.The boatswain and chief engineer were both killed.In the Castilla only about 15 men were killed and there were many wounded both in the Castilla and the Don Juan, on which 13 men were killed.Altogether so far as we know at present, 400 men were killed and wounded in our ships.As soon as I translated myself from the Cristina to the Isla de Cuba all the shots were directed upon the Cuba, following my flag.We sought shelter behind the pier at Cavite, and, recognizing the futility of fighting more, I prepared to disembark, and gave orders for the evacuation of the remainder of our ships.The Castilla had been on fire from end to end for some tine, and was, of course,already abandoned.The Ulloa was also barn- ing.My last signal to the captains of all vessels was: \u2018\u2018Scuttle and abandon your ships.\u2018\u2019_ \u2018This was about 7.30.The Reina Cristina, Castilla, Don Juan de Austria, Velasco, and Ulloa, were all destroyed in this engagement.To prevent the guns being of use to the Americans, the captains, on abandoning brought away portions of the mechanism, and also succeeded in saving all the ships\u2019 papers and treasure, In answer to questions, Admiral Moutojo said: *\u2018I was wounded in the left leg by an iron splinter and my son, a lieutenant, was wounded in the hand by a shell splinter.We were both wounded on Reina Cristina.We directed the movements of my squadron from the bridge.There was no conning tower.The captain of the Boston said to my chief of staff, Capt.Boado: \u2018You have combated with us with four very bad ships,not warships.\u2018There was never seen before braver fighting under such unequal conditions.It {e a great pitythat you exposed your lives in vessels not fit for fighting.\" Commodore Dewey also sent me & message by the British consul saying that, peace or war, he would have reat pleasure in clasping me by the fond aud congratulating me on the gallant manner in which we fought.1 asked Admiral Montojo if he wished to comment on the conditions that contributed to the disastrous defeat of the Spanish squadron.He thought for a moment or two and then said: \u201cI wish to say that the responsibilit lies with the government In Madrid.There were no proper vessels herve.Ever since I assumed command here I have been requisitioning the government for ships and torpedoes and nothing came.I knew from the first that my squadron would be completely destroyed: | koew the Americans had meno war, Theres mr ships were a of tipg with any chance of success.The Abericane had, st least, 150 guns, modern, and all of superior patterp.Ours were inferior in number and calibre.\u201d Today I was informed thas the total number killed is at least 400 and wounded 600.l HUNTINGDON ition on the above to be wade | \u2014The Fev.T.B.Jeakins' departure for a new sphere of labour was made the occasion of a pleasant gathering in the basement of 81 John's church on Saturday evening.Mr Robinson, manager of the E.T.bank, occupied the chair and expressed the general regret of all concerned at Mr Jeakins\u2019 translation to Waterloo their only consolation being that it was in nature of promotion, which had come to bim unsought.In his larger sphere of labor he trusted he would have as great success as at Hunting- don, where he left a united congregation which bad accomplished much during his pastorship.Churchwarden Hunter read an address from the congregation expressive of their estimation of Mr Jeakins\u2019 services and regret at his leaving, and Mr Bruce, clerk of the vestry, road the resolution sdopted on accepting his resignation.Mr Dewick, in a neat speech, then pre sented, on behalf of the congregation, a valuable adjustable library chair to Mr Jeakins and Mrs George Hyde in a few words an arm-chair to Mrs Jeakins.In acknowledging the address and gifts, Mr Jeakins made à feeling speech, declaring his stay of 24 years in Huntingdon had been pleasant to himself and he trusted profitable to his flock, for whose highest good he had labored sincerely.The church had prospered since his coming, and he left it stronger io numbers and financially.A present having been wade to Miss Jeakins from the 8.S.scholars, the chairman called on Dr.Muir and Rev.W.Pearson, who eulogised Mr Jeakinu for bis catholic spirit and his many adwirable qualities as a citizen and a minister, Ite- freshments now appeared and at a timely hour the meeting closed with Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem.The portion of the congregation that lives in New Ireland, testified their sense of Mr Jeaking worth by presenting him, at the close of a service in the schoolhouse Friday evening, through the hands of Bertha Bell, Drusilla and Mary Sparrow, with a purse of money.On Sunday evening there was a large congregation\u201d in St John's to hear the parting discourse.\u2014T.B.Pringle of this village has been gazetted provisionally 2nd lieutenant of the new troop, and Corporal Alex.Ik.Copland 2nd lieutenant of 2nd co., th batt., vice McCurdy.In No 4 co.D.F.McIntosh replaces Munro as 2nd lieutenant.\u2014The sale of standing hay on the Schuyler farm attracted many buyers, but the bidding was slow and low prices were the rule, not averaging over 83 an acre.The hay was not of the best quality.\u2014At the June meeting of the Hun.tingdon branch of the W.C, T.U.the following names were added tothe executive : Vice-presidents Mesdames Pearson and Hutchinson, and Miss Nolan.Heads of departments: Franchise, Mrs Hastie; flower, Miss M.Biggar; literature, Mrs Carruthers; railway, Mrs McCullough; white ribbon, Miss A.McLean; prose, Mrs T.W.Kelly.Mrs W.A.Dunswore, delegate, gave an interesting report of the convention held at Orinstown, dwelling upon the points of encouragement and inspiration, drawn especially from Mrs Asa Gordon's able address.A very touch- lag and oving tribute to the memor of the late Right Hon.W.E.Gladstone, given by Lord and Lady Aberdeen, fore the National Council of Women, at Ottawa, was read by Mre Kelly.\u2014The elementary schools closed for the long vacation on Friday afternoon, without formality or display.The academy grades ended their sessional work yesterday.In another column will be found the results of the different examinations, which go to indicate Huntingdon again maintains ite place as first among the academies of the province.\u2014The annual picnic of St Andrew's 8.8.took place on Saturday at Port Lewis, but, owing to showers, was not enjoyed as it otherwise would have been.Among the diversions, was a trip on the lake in the new steamer Robinault.Yesterday the Good Tem- plars held a picnic at Port Lewis, and ad a delightful day.\u2014A letter from Norman McCrimmon states that Quinn and Campbell of the Huntingdon Klondike party had started for lake Teslin with as much of the baggage as the oxen could take.The other members of the party were wait- Ing for McCrimmon, whom they sent to Vancouver to buy pack-horses, and on his return with them they would follow, for they were bound to see the Yukon country.Mr McCrimmon reporte all well and hearty.Mr Me- allum was at Vancouver and likely to return to Huntingdon.BORN At Riverfield, Que., June 25th, the wife of Mr James Angel, of à son.MARRIED On June 13th, at Lexington, Virginia, in the M.E.church south, by the Mev Dr Wightman, Carson H.Burrows of Charleston, S.C., to Irene C., daughter of Joha H.Beeton, of Lexiagton,Va.At the home of the bride, on the 22nd of June inst., by the Rev.R.McKay, Julius BR.Cairns of Mooers, N.Y., to Nellie M.A.Brownlee, eldest daughter of Robert Brownlee of Hemmingford.At Dell, Mass., on 22nd June, at the residence of M.Stacy, by the Rev.Fraok Snowden, Willlam J.Fleming of Fitchburg, Mass., to Miss Emma A.Gould.On June 28th, at Christ church, Franklin the Rev T.B.Jeakins, rector of aterioo, assisted by the Rev H.Jekill, rector of St Mary's, Montreal, the Rev W.J.M.Beattie, of Valleyfield, to Julia E., youngest daughter of 8.E.Ames, of Franklin,Q.At The Willows, Ormstown, Que., the residence of the bride's father, on June 28th, by the Rev D.W.Morison, B.A., pastor of St Paul's yresbyterian church, assisted by the Rev William Johoston of Paterson, New Jersey, brother-in-law of the groom, Warren A.Kneeland, B.C.L., principal of the Riverside school, Montreal, to Aggie, eldest daughter of John Blackett, king., of Ormetown.At the Preshyterian parsonage, city ol Ogdensburg, N.Y., oo the Zird June, by ike Rev.Mr Mtller, Wilber RR.lukier to Bernice E.Gillis, both of Fort Covington.DIED At Chateauguay, on the 23rd inst, Paul Picard, Ho 76 years, At Beauharpois, on the 2h of June, rthe, second daughter of J.G.Laurendeau, advocate, at the age of 8 ears and 9 days.Funeral at Beau- arnois on the 30th, at 9.30 o'clock.At Elgin, on the 2b June, Joho Anderson, aged 50 years.Funeral will take place fron his late residence on Saturday morning at 9.30.Au American official ay Cavite writes as follows: \u201cIf grest bloodshed and destruction come to Manils Spain may justly blame the Germavs.Maaile would bave surrendered before the arrival of the German squadros without bloodshed, but now, owing to the moral support of its presence, the city refuses to surrender.LATEST.Washington, June 3V.\u2014No general muvetpent Où Santiagu peed be ex- pocted this week.Ji is possible that General Shafter will attack the be- loagured city on Monday, but he will not du so unless enough artillery to insure the sucoves of the movement has been placed in position by that time.The work of transporting field and siege gubs is going forward all the time, » DOMINION DAY AN EXCURSION AND PICNIC TO MOUNTAIN VIEW, under the aus- Bices of the Athelstan Sabbath hool, will take place on July lst.The Huntingdon 8.Schools are ex- to join in.Fare from Hunt- ngdon, adults 65e; children 35e.From Athelstan, adults 60c; children 30c.Train leaves Huntingdon 9.23 am, Athelstan 8.30.Tables will be furnished for those taking baskets.A PUBLIC MEETING of the Electors of polling sub-division No 5 will be held in the Schoolhouse at Hen- dersonville, on TUESDAY, July Sth, at 7.30 p.m., for the purpose of organizing for the pleblue te contest, J.TANNARILL, Convener, A PUBLIC MEETING is to be held in the Schoolhouse, District No 4, Dundes Centre, on WEDNESDAY, July 5th, at 7.30 o'clock in the evening, in favor of the plebiscite, for the purpose of organizing and making arrangements for united work for the coming contest.All interested in the work are requested to attend.ALEX.VARS, Convener.TWELFTH OF JULY CELEBRATION.The Orangemen of the western district will celebrate the 12th by holding a Plenie in MeNaughton's grove, Boyd Settlement, oppes w the Old Stone School, un JESDAY, the 1%h of July.The committee have provided an extensive program to sult everybody.Dinner tickets 45e; children 20e.GF For further particulars see posters CARD Dr.SHERIFF has moved his office to his own residence on \u2018\u2018the Island.\u2018 WANTED, a general Servant.Apply to Mrs FE.N.FBOBINSON, Hunting- don.ti WANTED at once, à smart Boy to clerk in a country Store.Apply to ERLE ANDERSON, Anderson's Corners, Que.12 To be Sold by Andw.Philps, Auctioneer On SATURDAY, July 2nd, on farm of Mrs D.MCCLENAGHAN, near Ormstown village: 55 acres of No 1 standing Hay.4 months\u2019 credit.Sale at 1 o'clock.On MONDAY, July 4th, at residence of the late RICHARD FIT2UERALD, one mile east of Anderson's Corners: horses, 1V milch cows, implements, vehicles, houwehold furniture.&ec.12 months\u2019 credit.Sale at 1 p.m.On WEDNESDAY, July 6, at residence of PETER VALLE, 1 mile west of Powerscourt: horse, 6 milch cows, young cattle, threshing mill, implements, vchicles, and all the growing crops.12 mouths\u2019 credit.Sale at 1 o'clock.On WEDNESDAY, JULY 75th, on the farm of SAMUEL DUNSMORE.near the village of Huntingdon: 40 acres of standing hay.Terms six months.Sale at 2 o'clock.FOR SALE\u2014A J, & J.Taylor SAFE, in first-class condition, and will be sold cheap.Apply to Mrs THOS.GAMBLE, Huntingdon.CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY, Very Cheap Excursions TO June 28th, July 13th MANITOBA and 19th, N .Tickets good CANADIAN for 60 days, NORTHWEST] $28, &i0, 835, $40 according to destination.rie new time tables, \u2018 IMPROVED 2 Montreal & Chicago: 2 rough coaches to Toron.SERVICE.wiwor, Ide to, on, troit.Chicago, Minneapolis $t Paul, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Full particulars at T.B.PRINGLE'S, Agent, Huntingdon, Montreal, June 29.\u2014Manitoba Strong Bakers\u2019 Flour, best 85.50 (60.00; Straight Roller in bags $2.20 (282.40.Rolled Oats $3.75@43.85P bbl; $1.45 (260.00 Ÿ bag.Oats, No2, P 341b, 30(W00c Peas, ¥ 661d, 57(a00c Braa, ¥ ton, Ontafio $12.25 (@ 12.75; Manitoba $13(a813.50 Shorts, $15.00(@815.50 Moullie, 017.00(@600.00 Hay, No 1 $9.00(@810.00Pton; No 2 $7.00(a87.50; shipping hay $5.00(@96.00 Cheese\u20147M(wite Butter, Creamery, 16#(017c.Eggs \u201410(@10ic REPORTS FROM SANTIAGO.MUCH information has been obtained from Spanish pacificos who have slipped out of the city and given themselves up in the hope of getting food.y report great starvation and distress in Santiago.They say the Spanish troops are ou short rations and that wll the supplies are beiog held for their use.The sick in the hospitals, the pacificos also say, are suffering from want of food and they report that 7 Spanñiards were killed and 80 wounded as a result of the engagement of Friday.The most startling information obtained from the pacificoes is that since the advance began almost 20,000 Spanish soldiers have arrived at Santiago There are forts of considerable im- tance within the Spanish lines.re are about 40 men in each of these fortifications, and stretchin around the whole city are nine bar wire fences, 50 yards spart, while just inside of these are lines of rifle pits.Moatresl, Thursday.\u2014Judgment in the court of appeals was rendered this morsiog in the cass of McCann vs.Hincbiubrook.The judgment is In favor of McCann.30 fume (297 Better Than Wholesale At the Cheap Cash Store.I have bought at auction, from R.Linton & Co., wholesale mer chante ia liquidation ) in Muatreal, A lot of Canadian Tweoda A lot of West of England Twesds A lot of Scotch Tweods A lot of Dress Goods A lot of Cream Lace A lot of Umbrellas A lot of Shirts and Drawers Etc, ete, ote.And I! can now give the best bargains [I have ever offered.F.X.LEDUC St Louis de Gonzague, Opposite the Convent, From all directions.In hat to Freak ln \u2018entre: and the best and © to visit when there, is W.ARTE There you will «ce THE PRETTIKST DREMS GOODS In the country.He makes à apecialty of to the tastes of : his mew and exienaive stock of Silk and Cotton Lavon and Chiffon trimmings SURPAMSKS ANVTHING VKT SKEN IN THE DISTRICT.Then there ix the tientlemen's department.For fashionable cut clothes it lv notorious, and the gods are unexoeciled in quality fer the price.Hin selortion of tients Tien and Gloves, direct from the OM Country, is Al.THOSE THAT LIKK GOOD COFFKK Should most certainly asm the \"Kxtra Blend.\u201d Once tried you will never drink any other.Also, his aclectiva of Teas cannot be beaten, A WORD ABOUT THE FURNITURE Iiepartment.We have now opened a bi; showroom, and have a large assortment Bedroom and Parlor Huites on hand.While the roads are take the opportunity and drive ont this way, Wo extend a cordial invitation to all.wa SHARPE | \u201coan to, MERCHANT AND UNDERTAKK! PRE JrLANKLIN CENTRE To be solé dy D.BRYSON, Auctioncer On WEDNESDAY, July th, on the farm of ARCHED.McCall, Tulloch- gorum, 1 mile south-cast of Bryson's station: 12 acres of good standing Timothy Hay.Four months\u2019 credit, Sale at 1 p.m.On THURSDAY, July \u201cth, on the property of DAVID ELIAUT, 24 miles northeast of the village of Howick, on the east side of the river Chateau- uay: 80 acres of good standing ivy, in lots to nuit purchasers, Terms: 4 months\u2019 credit.Sale at 1 Standing Hay fer Sale.T will sell by Auction on SATURDAY evening, at 7 p.m., the Hay on the Parade ground.Terms Cash.ANDREW PHILPS, Chairman Road Committee, Pay Your Municipal Taxes.Province of Quebec, ) Municipality of the Township of ELJIN, ; PUBLIC NOTICE In hereby given hy the undersigned, W.C.Gillies, secretary-treasurer of the municipal council of the said township of Elgin, that the special collection roll has been completed and deposited, All persons subject to the ayment of the taxes, or sums, there.n mentioned, are hereby notified to pay the same at his office, within 20 days from the date hereof.Kelwo, June 30th, 1898, W.C.GILLIES, 14 Secy.-Trens.P.S.\u2014 Ratepayers hy calling in the evening, during the busy scason, will greatly oblige the secretary.W.C.G.nas BURLINGTON, Verment,is Celebrating the 4th of July on a Large Soale this Year.The 43rd Rifles of Ottawa will take part, fully equipped, under arms, with Bugle and Brass Bande.The CANADA ATLANTIC RAILWAY will run a special train for the public, leaving Valleyfield 8.55 a.m.return fare $1.50 St Louis 9.12 * \u2018 1.256 Howick 8.25 * hd \u201c15 Aubrey 9.4 \u201c \u201c13 Johnsons 9.57 + 6 \u201c13 Returning train will leave Burlington 7 p.m.All tickets good to return morning of the ith.12 Municipality of the Village of Huntingdon BY-LAW No 128 of said municipality, which came into force on the 27th May last, provides that the water rates In said village shall be paid quarterly in advance.All parties liable are required to per rates for quarter beginning July , 1898, at the office of the undersigned on or before the 15th day of July next A discount of 5 per cent.will be allowed to those who pay rates to Dec.3let within above delay.Huntingdon, June 20th, 1908.W.8.MACLAREN, 14 Secy.-Treas.Montreal, June 22\u2014The offerings of live stock at the East End abattoir market, this morning, were 400 cattle; 200 sheep; 600 lambs, and 100 calves.The supply of cattle was a little larger than that of last Thursday, but it was by no means in excess of the requirements uf the trade as the demand from shippers for good Ww choice stock was , and butchers also took hold reely, consequently trade on the whole was active, and the undertone was firm with prices fully maintained at the recent advance.A good many grass cattle were on the market today but they are not in fit condition yet to ohip.Shippers paid 4tc tw jc, and butchers, 4c to 4ic, while some lew sales of common stock were made at 3c to 34c ¥ B®.live weight.A fairly active trade was done in sheep for export account aod prices were steady at 3c to He PB, live weight.The recei of lambs were larger and prices ru lower.The demand was good at from 02 tw 83 each, as to size and quality.Calves met with a good sale at raogiog from $2 to 06 each.At the Grand Trunk stock yards at Poist 8¢ Charles, the recei were 100 cattle; 0 calves, and hogs.There was an easier feeling in the market for live , and prices were 10c ¥ 1000 lower on the inside.The demand wae sample to aheorh alll offerings and » were made at $4.90 10 83.10 Ÿ 100 D."]