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 •:fa ^^f r I' â- ' 5 r "1? 1^- [-' of the most regrettable features of the case, that the part the Senate has hitherto played in Canadian legislation has been so unimportant, not to say feeble, that the announcement of nei* appointments arouses, a* the meet, but a very laaguid interest throughout the country. â€" The Week. mmm f^ff^mimmm ^:T^^^%4!*a!^'/r'fi^Jf~ â€" Government offices will be opened at Goderich which will cost about $13,000. â€"The double track on the G. T. E. between Gananoque and Brockville is complete. â€" The car works at DeserontD are iturniug out two flat cars a day for the Ca uadian Atlantic Railway. â€" A force ol 100 men is employed upon the Canadian ship canal at the Soo surveying the site of the canal :and clearing it for the Actual digging which commences next spring. â€" On motion of Senator Hoare the U. S- Senate has postponed for a year the consideration of the resolution providing for closer commercifd re- lation between Canada and the States. â€" Eeports came from the Northwest that about 70 per cent of the wheat crop has been marketed. It is stated that the C. P. B. will not hanl east- ward over 5,000,000 bushels of the ^season's crop. â€" The recent formed plan of putting •down the East African Slave Trade promises to be successful. It is to take the form of a strict blockade ot the cost by the English and German fleets assisted so |far by the French. By thia arrangement it is expected that the imports necessary for carrymg on the slave trade will be stopped and at the same time that there will be no â- outlet, and consequently no market for the slaves brought down to the cost. By this plan, combined with the encouragement of legitimate trade it is very naturally expected that, as iu the case of the West African slave trade, this accursed busiueas along the Eaatern shores of the continent will within a comparatively short time be altogether destroyed. â€" The views of an independent Can- adian, with regard to the fitness of the three appointments to the Can- adian Senate which have lately been made from the Province of Quebec, will (lepatid upon the standard by which he judges those appointments. It is uhfortunate, to say the least, that there seem to be no clearly defined and well understood principles in ac- cordance with which all such nomina- tions must be made. Should the Sen- ator necessarily be a man ot wealth? Should be be a man experienced in public affairs, and haying a recognized position as one versed in matters of legislation and statesmanship? Should auy reference be had to his probable interests and prejudices touchmg deli- cate questions of trade and commerce that may come before Parliament for discussion and action Should any attempt be made to approximate that balance of political parties in the Up- per House, which, it is asserted bv some of the original framers ot the Act of Confederation, was understood and accepted as a basal principle That the members of the Canadian Senate should be men of unquestioned ability, integrity, and honour, goes without eaying, ani so far as we have observed no one has challenged either of the recent appointments on any of those personal grounds. When we have added that each of the three gentlemen is wealthy and influential m his own district that each either is, or has been, engaged extensively in business that neither, so far as we are aware, has had any expbrience in pablic life and that one occupibs^t once the very honorable position of President of the Montreal Board of Trade, and the more equivocal poeI- ttou of chief manager of the- much • diiJCUHtied Sugar Trust, we eha^l hiive ..^iveu the principal facts uecesEary to '^ite furmatioD of a jttdgin^nt* -From at fvarelj Caia4iaa fit§iid^ii^^ }% is oge Standard Correspondence. Rev. J. H. Hamilton occupied the pulpit in the Presbyterian church very acceptably on Sabbath last. Rev. George Hartley, of Holland Centre, will ^D. V.) occupy the pulpit in the Methodist church here Sabbath next. The Sacred concert in the Baptist chapel hereon the evening of Tuesday the 4th Dec. was a very pleasant even- ing's entertainment. The audience was small. The programme was well sustained by local talent. A gloom was east over our village on Thursday last when the news was spread that Mrs. J. G. Russell, wife of Mr. Russell, jeweller, had, after a very brief illness, passed suddenly away. Deceased was only in the prime of life, being 26 years of age, of a cheer- ful and happy disposition, respected and beloved by all who knew her. She was a member of the Presbyterian church here having become a member by profession of faith in Christ as her saviour of that communion only a few months ago. In the absence of a regular pastor the Rev. J. W. Shilton officiated at the funeral on Friday afternoon, and also preached a me- morial sermon on Sabbath evening to a very large audience in the Methodist church. Mr. Russell has the sympathy of the entire community in this his trying hour. Mr. Tvimtm 9uuq^Mt»d. On Tuesday evening last a largeljr at- tended and very representative gather- ing met at the Markdale House to do honor to our valued and universally re- spected citizen, Mr. A. Turner, on the eve of his departure from our town. Fully fifty of our leading citizens, and prominent agriculturists from the sUr- rounding district, sat down to a sump- tuous supper, prepared by mine host and ho3te3 Mr. and Mrs. Marsh. The com- pany comprised representatives from all our trades and professions from the clergy to the artizan. Dr. Jamieson and Mr. Telford of Durham were also pre- sent, and many letters from other pro- minent persons regretting their inability to be present, were received. The customary loyal and other tpasts were drank and ably responded to, Dr. Sproule M. P. presiding and John Lyons, Esq., acted as vice both doing full justice to their position. It is perhaps unnecessary to go into details as to the programme, suffice it to say the hi-nquet throughout was characterized by enthusiam and conviviality, while the company were un- animous in their regrets at losing such a valued citizen with his estimable wife from our midst, and at the same time wisluiig them eyery success in their new field. Mr. Turner has been about thirteen years in our midst during which time he has proved himself a man of honor and undoubted integrity, attentive and cour- teous in business, true and amiable in society and an example worthy of im- itation in morals. He has been eminent- ly ouccessful in business and we aire glad to say his prospects in Orangeville, where he is going, are undoubtedly en- couraging. While we with our neigh- bors, regret to loose such a valued citizen we also with them wish him unbounded success in his new home. OWEH BOTTHD. Standard Correspondence. Navigation is now closed at this port. There is laid up here of the C. P. R. line, the S. S. Alberta, Atha- basca and Campana; of the 0. S. S. Nav. Co., the S. S. Carraona and Cambria, and the Strs. Meteor, Kin- cardine, Bayfield, Cruiser and Mock- ing Bird. The Str. Cambria is in the Dry Dock at present being cut in two and will be lengthened thirty-six feet. One thing of note is that there is not a schooner in the harbor this winter. The work on the now C. P. R. str. is being rapidly pushed forward. The Co. are piling the north side of the channel. The brick work of the new City Hotel will soon be completed. It will be the finest hotel in town. It will be four stories high. The want of snow is making busi- ness dull for this time of the year. Knox church is to be heated with steam throughout. -DONE AT THE- riealiexton Cbeese raotorr. The closing meeting of the above factory was held on Friday the 80th ult. for the purpose of winding up the past season's business, and as the pro- ceeds of the last sale was to be dis- tributed and the costs in connection with the unfortunate Artemesia law- suit to be provided for, there was a large attendance of the patrons. The following information was given by the Secretary :â€" Total milk received at the factory was 1,106.966 lbs., from whish there was manufactured 105,- 440f lbs. of cheese which was sold for $9,491.61, being an average of about 9 cents per lb. The total expenses, including making cheese, drawing milk, c., was $2,841.81, leaving $7,- 150.80 clear to the patrons. The cost of the above mentioned lawsuit amounted to $580 which was raised from those who were patrons of the factory in 1886 according to the amount of milk sent by each one that year. Those of tliem who are still in t^e factory paid their share of said cost without a murmur. There are a few who are not now connected with :he factory but who at that time agreed to pay their share if the suit went against them. The following are the officers elect- ed for the coming year :â-  â€" Geo. Stew- art, President Wm. Wilcox, ;Vice- President; James Brodie, Secretary. Directors â€" Wm. Wright, J. Teeter, D. Thompson, A. Stewart, Thorp Wnght, J. Fenwick, E, Oliver, B. Akitt, J. Cullens. Auditors: â€" W. Wiloox and J.Wright. MARRIAQES. Emblems of your trade. Engraviug on Watches purchased at Breadners' free of charge. Also \till be Initialed free GOLD and SILVER coin brooches and pins made to order. SOLID GOLD and SluVER Rings made to order. Fine Stock of Ladles and Gents Chains on hand. Call and look through my stock when you are in town. In all its branches promptly at- tended to. If you have a sick Watct or Clock briug them along with yon satisfaction guaranteed. Prices low, small profits aud quick re- turns is my way of doing bu^ess. STORE IN HASKETIS NEW BLOCK. GROeERfES â€"FOE THE HOLIDAYS. Having purchased the Grocery and Stationery Stock of Mr. J. E, Spronle, Markdale. I have much pleasore in announcing to old customers and as many new customers as wish to pro- fit by cheap bargains, that I have made large additions to former stock consisting of McEnmoK-â€" HxBonâ€" On Urn Stli iait by ihe BeT. i. V7. Holmafc^t U«thadi4|t. Wttoa- age, Owen Soond; Mr. J. J. lfaKfanfai liaToecs maker, Markdide, to BHw Aaitfa Hffron, of OTran Sp^pd. of the choicest brands, and as CNEAP.'M."THEi'.CHEAPEST, and every other article in homeiiold groceries. Seasonable Yegetables parebttod at highest mwrket pricesâ€" saoIi^M Api^cttr Oabbaees and J|oo|»i ot iiE kinds. ' Oysters of the best ti^^iate or in balk. ' by ":v"' CHRISTMAS QOODS| CHRISTIVIAS QOOn ft -AJT- MANLEY AN IMMENSE STOCK Cups Saucers, Vases, Storey Books, BIBLES, HYMN BOOKS. ALL KINDS- PLUSH 3D:EB::E:S3Z3Sr(3- Cases, ALBUMS TOYS, ETC. Liberal discount to parties par- chasing large quantities. dall and inspect our stock, prices lovir.. aniey's Drug Store. M a r k d a 9Asn Having erected ana fitted up in every detail a Sash, Door and Plain Fae- tory, containing all the latest and most approved macLmeiy, eventma=, being new, I am now prepared to turn out5 Sash, Doors, BMs, Mouldings, Holloi iXv FRAiaES, lATH, FEHGE PICKETS. â- i And everything needed in the building trade, in a manner second toooD^^ Canada, and hayiug engaged superior mechanics m eyerv depart would now respecttuUy solicit public patronage. Every Effort Made to fiU Orders Promptly- NF LUMBER Dressed and Undres^f Direct from North Shore, all sizes, on hand. Plain aud 1 ancy iuii^'"o Carefui Attention to Ordes from a Distance. 308 THOft?. MclVEA. FaJl ant r AT THB â€" â€" ' ' _^ TORONTO HOUSE, A full range latent styles ot fashionable Dress goods, m ^f"P®j.'Jg^ great and combination, from 10 cents up. Blaok aud colored c*^"'"^^^ 'pintle variety, from 25 cents to 76 cents ;. best values in ton^n. Z"'" „^^ Hits Cloths, cheap, stylish and popular. In Tweeds, gents' f'^^"'^^,nan(i »*' and caps, stook complete and varied and prices which mast c» ^^^^ ap. tnetion. In Reany-made Clothing we offer men's suits tif^n ^|jg Boo" 'Which, for Btylq .aud quajr, cannot be excelled. E verythuig i ^^^^ ^,(,3 jj fuid Shoe line iMitt the )^eavyBV)gatothe finest Ladies kia; " ^jjg casJ «irl»mem»oi^tere.iJway8take the lead. Having adop«e ^.^j^ ^^, •ystitncwe hops to ebnvinee owtomesa that it pays to do busiu htitii tfolyent naa is Dtvi required *o oanry the "lame dncus. ^^^ ^mmm^^:m^ .CgiCARlSON SOLIC^ lOi Is o: Oue case Gents' and Lad 40 cte., 50 cts., 75 cts. anc 17 dozen Ladies" aud Ge B«cl: Gloves and Mirts â€" al A large and eiegaiit ffisso and Scotch C?ps and Tnrb Lanib Cap iu the Domimor No more ii;)propriate. Cli auy la^y t.'au ouc of M Combmatiou Bvessos, rang; or one of our superb Scale turned out several this seas IaZ. DISTRICT DOi: ., .-iCrf *£- Ml AN lNTEKESlJX(i KtllMAKi' EXCHANGES AN1 OTHKK^^ GRAPHED FOK STANDARD KE Dufferiu county is wort] iOOO so says its county va! The Bank o£ naiuilton o] Owen Sound branch last H The Dufterin Post will is for three weeks commencing Orangeville is trymg to •connection with the Gra iJailway. Eev. Mr. Drumm, has I to the pastorate of Georgeto' terian church. $8,000 have been taken for a foundry in Shelburne stock company. A sou of Mr. Chas. Mc Glenelg, fell on +he ice lai and broke his arm. â€" Chroi Collingwood wants a Tow market house aud will vo law to raise $20,000 for tJu The dwelling of Micha Morris township. Huron Ci I burned on the Uiorning of laud five inmates were burne I Wm. Smith, Custoras l-KillaruGy, has clecaii/ped afi |iug what money lio could ineighbors. I Mr. P. Porter, of Wiartor I awarded tbo contract Joi j docks at Pc etung. The |«cost about $40,000. Last weeks Dimdalic II( pained Mr. Sparr's valcdi Mr. Hall's "Here wo ar They both have the best wif TANDARD. Durham Presbyterians La [that the organ "must go" a |ly sentenced it to an iadefii m the residence of their mini lit was moved. Owen Sound has been rapidly in wealth and pop te, and also with Nearly $75,000 has been present year. The Grand Txuuk freigl Ouelph was burned on Tin together with a large quantr and six cars loaded wil fteight- A Mrs, Smith, rosiding c street, Toronto, recently ga triplets, two girls and a boj accoaat the mother and ne Vere all doing we'l. Two Mt, Forestcitizens 1 *d letter fyle contrivance having them patented. maturely different. One of oeen offered $2,000 fur his J^efused the offer. One of the largest turke; for sale this year was r Hampton fe Co., on M ^ei8hed25n)s.,and was Pjrchased by the Methodis /^eir tea-meeting next M ?5-^* ^® respectfully r ^Jhes to reserve the legs fc J?^OM. TheBep. will ti ypose of one if given the 1 J*« bel^ve the Conted. can "*»« ef the other.â€" Mt.Fo _^^JPwK Dbuo Stobe.â€" M » yb% recently purchased ^^8 drug businees, seems ^8ary push and is boui J^ontiank of .the â- ^e has just been re] '^*eJ at considerabl *t»a*r one of the finci P^Qxildai outside and altera triih to^ and £