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J+4 *Riding three and three came a kaleiâ€" doscope of dazzling borsemen, equerries, ailes de camp, attaches, ambassadore and princes all the pomp of all the naâ€" tions ot the earthâ€"scarlet and gold, azure and gold, nurple and gold, emerald and gold. white and goidâ€"always a charming tnmult of colors that seermn to list and gleam with a light of their own. It was enough. Noeve could bear more neepneih Tudvane / is vire cutndine insl Th c TB ~) : Jubilee procession that has };'et appear ed. It is by the Lonaon Mails war correspondent Stephens :â€" uaditiint Autcadi 4. 44 What is in t is 4 feet 10 inches of rheumatic bumanity, leaning on a staff : No gorgeons brighiness of apparel en folds her, but the sombre garments of woe. What then must we look for a the cause of all this exaltation 2 It is in her moral worth. The record of her pure life, the strength which she has given to virtue, goodness, truth, constancy, devotion, by her example, set in a high place, during all her career as maiden, wife, mother and widow, are far more causes of the heartfelt out burst than anything she has done as Queen or Empress. It is in the higbhest degree complimentary to the race that they recognize these high qualities, and honâ€" or them, by honoring the queen, The great son ~prayer has been echoed round the 'nrlg as_never before, and the "Widow of Windsor * is wedded anew to her people by stronger bonds then nuptial ties. * form nor featutre in her that has set poets singing, Fells ringing. maltitudes shouting, and over 300 millions of the race calling for blessings upon her. What is in t is 4 feet 10 inches of rheumatic bumanity, leaning on a staff 2 No gorgeons brightness of apparel enâ€" folds her, but the sombre garments of woe. What then must we look for a the cause of all this exaltation 2 It is in her moral worth. The record of her pure life, the strength which she has given to virtue, goodness, truth, RAVNGPDasremes 0 B0 0 0k C & & oo ooo eey llll'li the reality. The French in their Revol a beautiful woman as the reason and worshipped her Roman General lost his he heart over beautiful Cleopat As a woman &A the bottom Aurmoil too. _ But it is neit of form nor featutre in her t poets singing, Fells ringing. Altogether the day was one of whole some hearty enjoyment and will long be rernembered as one of the best days Durham evyer had. The events of the past week in London and throughout the world excited more interest it is safe to say than anything either warlike or peaceful in the history of the race, Never has the English lanâ€" guage been so taxed for descriptive adâ€" *‘;-flwvs and words of superlative aigniâ€" cance as during these celebrations The "mighty pageant," the * world stirring events," the " walls of hbumanâ€" ity," "" gorgeous apparel," tremendousâ€" ly important," * Beyond the power of words," etc,., etc. are phrases which one can see are merely altempts to portray sÂ¥ c cll zes The Sons of Scotland bonfire behind the Pres. Church was seen for miles around. _ It was really the work of two brethren, Messrs. A ‘McLachlan, and J. W. Crawford, but was enjoyed by many. _ Mr. Jno. Stewart, fittingly made the pipes secream meanwhile. "The reflection of other bonfires was God bless the Queen The firing of the ‘‘feu de joie" was very creditably done and the pa:t the military took in the day‘s programme was a credit to them. Surely no one who saw the hundreds «of children in line with beaming faces _ eould regret that an opportunity to Jubilate had been given. y o2 0 SRPC CV Annmmwur CP Woy CAnNCd Choir, and instractor in the broom dril‘, few could take ‘Dick‘s" place. Mr. Parker‘s services were invalu able. On the committee at the preparâ€" ation of the grounds, Captain of the fire Brigade, Leader of the United cas a personality, showing that while she had shown true womanly qualiâ€" ties, she had also queenly ones. Dr. Jamieson spoke on the extent of the Empire, its marvellous growth #ad the possibilities underlying its exâ€" pansion. ‘The Warden spoke on the trade of the Empire and roused the crowd by deploring the small part of it done by Durham and yicinity, ac «+cusing our monied men with being the cause as they "buttoned up their pockâ€" ets." Mr, Moffat, in the absence of Mr. MeNichol M. P. P. was asked on the spur of the moment to speak of the Army and Navy, and made a rousing speech. Mr. (G. McKechnie closed having Canada as his topic, and graphâ€" ically drew some comparisons showing the advance made in many respects since t7he Queen ascended the throne in 1837. Last week our account of the day iin Durkam was necessarily fragmentaâ€" .ry having to be written hurriedly. From all quarters we hear words of «commendation of the success of the â€"celebration, many on comparing acâ€" «counts placing it abead 0 celebrations in neighboring towns ard villages. The speaking was done by Mayor Calider, who presided, Dr. Jamieson, Mr. Gilb. McKechnie, Warden Allan, Mr. Geo. Binnie, and Mr. Chas. Moffat. The Mayor welcomed and thanked the various bodies, young and old, who had turned out to honor the Queen, and referred in general terms to the Queen and the Empire over which she ruled. Mr. Binnie spoke on the Queen * leam wilh a jight of their own. in 1870 the number of insolvents was enough, No eye could bear more | 5.607 with liabilities of 117,456,4290 ; in nsness ; no more gorgeousness ; 1895 the number was 4414 with liabiliâ€" there be, unless princes are to tiss of 18,547,700. ECHOES OF THE JUBILEE the DURHAM‘S CELEBRATION the bottom of: all this But it =i§ neither beauty «@4 e s 4 _ description of the Revolution set up 2 s% WV : the goddeéé of Cr. _A great head with his portray There Telegraph messages 9,850,177 to 78.839,610, I In 1871 L55.8144,667 was deposited in | the saving banks of the Kingdnm. which , had grown to 1.143,181.656 in 1896. The number of letters and postcards mailed in 1871 was 867,000,000 ; in 1896 it was 2.149,000,000, The railways in her Kingdom havre increased since 1891 from 15,370 to 21,174 miles ; the passengers from 3175,220,754 to 929,770,9800 ; and the freight from 169,â€" 34,508 to 334,230,991, Her national revenue has increased in fifteen years from £81,872,354 to £101,â€" 97.3,820, In the last twenty figye years the price of wheat has decreased to ber people from 56s 8d to 22s 1d. 474, 143. She has seen in the last fifteen years 087,878 foreigners seek the shores ofher island kingdom, and 2,125,.827 leave for new homes in the colontes or elsewhere. Since 1876 she has seen the national debt decrease from £789, 184,466 to £618,â€" am 10 39.465, 720. Since Victoria ascended the throne she has seen the population of the little islands which consutute Great Britain and Ireland grow from 26,730,929 to " Ye terday the world witnessed the most extensive celebration in the hisâ€" tory of the human race. _ Never since the dawn of time bas the round world been belted with songs of praise and manifestaticns of a people‘s delight in their sovereigns, When Alexander conquered the world there was misery in his train;g when Caesar‘s triumphant army entered Rome there followed chained slaves as the trophies of their prowess ; when Napolcon was master of Europe and parts of the other contin ents his name was execrated by milâ€" lions of people whom his sword had bereaved of their loved ones and their possessions. But the day of Victoria‘s greatest triumph finds her adored by } countless millions of her subjects, and | respected and admired by ‘the entire world. Her viectories have led to more enduring peace, to the"development of civiltzation among all the earth ; to the saying of life and the bettering of the condition of mankind whereyer her influence could reach. These are mightier triumphs than soldiers can accomplish, as they are nearer to the great heart of mankind in its noblest moments. â€"â€"The ‘Toronto Star writes thus on the 23rd inst. : Save the Queen," a lusty peal till you felt drowned in sound. The Queen look ed up and smiled, and the Queens smile was the end of it allâ€"a smile that broke down the sad mouth, a smile that seemâ€" ed balf reluctant, so wistful, yet so kind, so sincere, so motherly," delirium. _ ‘The sun, watery until now, shone out suddenly. clear and dry, and there was a little plain, flushed cld lady, all in black, with a silver streak under | her black bonnet, and with a simple Y | white sunshade. sitting quite still, with â€" | the corners of her mouth drawn tight, as if she was trying not to ery. _ But ; | that old Jady was the Queen, and you " | knew it. You did not want to look at * | the glittering uniforms now, nor yet at ‘~| the bright gowns or young faces in the 3 | carriages, nor yet at the sStately princes, though by now all these were ranged in p| & half circle round her. _ You could not look at anybody but the Queen, so very ‘ | quiet, so very graye, so yery punctual, ) | and so unmistakably every inch a lady _ | and a queen. 1t was almost pathetic, if | | you will, that small, black figure in the _| shining cavaliers, this great army, this roaring multitude, but it was also vyery , | glorious. _ When other kings of the | | world drive abroad an eseert riges close \| at the wheels of their ‘carriages. â€" The _| Queen drove through her people quite, _| plain and open, with just one soldier at the curbstore between ber and them. Why not? They are quite free. They | haye no cause to fear her. They have! much cause to love her. Was it not all for her?â€"gala trappings of the streets, men, horses, guns and the living walls of Brit.sh men and women "For the Queen" summed up all that had gone beforeâ€"all the soldiers and sailors, the big limbed colonials, and the strong men from unheard of islands over sea, We know now what that which had gone before all stood for. _ We knew as we had never known before what the Queen stands for, The Empire had come toâ€" gether to revere and bless the mother of the Eimnpire. The mother of the Emâ€" pire had come to do homage to the one Being more majestic than she. There were the archbishops, bishops ind deans in gold and crimson caps and white, crange and gold embroidered yestments waiting on the steps. _ There through, waps in the pillars and scaffolds you |â€" could see all her ministers and great menâ€"a& strange glimpse of miniature faces as in some carefully labored pictâ€" ure, where each face stands for an honâ€" ored name. _ All stood and the choir | sang the Te Deum. Next rose up a melâ€" | / odious voice intoning prayers, â€" The Queen bowed her head, and then the P whole choir and the company outside | ; the Cathedral, and the whole comâ€" f pany in the stands, at the windows, | . on the house tops, and away down the |‘ streets, ail standing,. all uncovered, beâ€" | gan to sing the One Hundredth Psalm, *Come ye before Him and rejoice." | g The Queen‘s lips were tight, and her eyesâ€"perhaps it was fancyâ€" looked dim, h but then ""I hree cheers for the Queen," and the Deanâ€"picus manâ€"was wildly waying that wonderful crimson Cap, | A and the pillars and roofs were ringing as if they must come down. Then "Godâ€" + | clothe themselves in rainbowsand the _ vyery sun. The prelude was plaged. and now the great moment was at bhand, Already carriages were rolling up, full _of the Queen‘s kindred, full of her childâ€" ren and children‘s children, but wehardâ€" ly looked at thein. .Down therethrough an avenue of eager faces, through a storm. of white, waving handkerchiefs, through roaring volleys of cheers, there was appeating a carriage drawn by eight creamâ€"colored horses, â€" The roar surged up the street, keeping pace with the eight horses, The carriage passed the barrier : it entered the church yard : it wheeled left and then right ; it drove up to tae very steps of the Cathedral. We all leaped up _ Cheers broke into screaims and the enthusiasm swelled to delitiute,. | ‘The SQT Watonw msrtk mraur increased from A very plâ€"@ ar 8 social event took place last Wednemday evening on the proity lawn before the residence of Mr. D, Stew. art, when his sister Miss Anuie was lin‘ed in bymeneal bonds to Mr. Donald Meâ€" Arthur, of Durham. _ Miss Sara Stewart, of Ow n Sound, and A. MeArthur ocenpiâ€" ed the posts of honor very nicely; the R v. M+. Jansen of.catiog, The bride wus very tastily attired in white silk nnd’| pearl trimmings and carried bandsome | boquets of white lillies. _ All nnite in ex. tenuing congratulations to the linp;y couple, who are uniyergally liked aud‘ respected® Thureday the 24ih was a memoral»]eg day for Rolt. H. Ledingham for in tne} alterno m the framework of his barn, sizel 70x50 was fitted and reared to position, Mr. Hugh McKechnie was architect and| every piece of timber was in its place. Mr. ; J, McDonald of Aberdeen, and the veter. | an captain R. Hay, csptained the forces. ; The result being a complete defeat for the ‘ tormer. â€" One aceident marred the occasion I being the fallivg of a pike strikirg Mr. E.: Casey on the band inflicting a yery painâ€" ful wound. | The parents and pupils of S. S. No. fa are congratulating themselves on having secured the services of their much respect. ed presest teacher, Mr. Robt. B. Ledingâ€" ham for the the year 1298, Four scholars from Mr. R. B. Leding. ham‘s school are this week in Durkham trying the Entrance Exam. They are Misses M. Hughes ana J. Little and Maeters T. Ledingham and R G. Lindsay. Mr, and Mrs. George Schenermann leave the latte: part of this week to spend a well earned yacation amongst the fmends of their childhood days in the vicinity of Berlin. Mr. and Mrs. J. Acheson. of Lonise, Sundayed with a brother of the latter, Mr. Jas. Hewitson of our burgh., Miss Minnie Buchanan, of Hn‘hm:i Tp., spent the brginning of the week very pleasantly with friends here Mr, Robt. Ledingham, Sr. bas been un well of late but at time of writing is re. gainimg his wonted health and strength, To rpend a couple cf merry weeks at the old homestead near Palmerston does Mr. and Mrs. C. Krishbaumn, who last winter became Welbeck residents, Mrs, Snellgrove, of Russell, Manitona, is holudaying amonget her cousins and relâ€" atives the Ledingham families for a couple of weeks back. What we would like to know :â€"How Mac stands the gravel hills. * Mr. John Currie was heme from Owen Sound for a few days. Rev. G. I. Burps is engaged in special meetings in Glevelg at present. Mr. Donean Clark is at present engnged with Hugh McKechnie framiog R. Led: 1ugham‘s barn. ed by some of the Owen Sounders, _ Rev. G. Burns is spending a couple of weeks in Paisley at present. Mr. Sandy MeKechnie spent a week in Toronto lately, Miss Belia MecLarty‘s smiling counten: anee is again seer in thie vicinity, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Habermeihl!, of Hanover, spent Sunday at the latter‘s parents Mr. and Mrs. P. O‘Neil. Miss Fanny Foster and Miss Jennie McQuarrie are at preâ€"ent enjoying a month‘s yisit at bhome, they hayiug been in Toronto for some time. Sandy MeKechnie and Dan McDonald were up to Owen Sound lasti Friday with Mrs. H. McDonald and Malcolim Mc: Kechnie, who lett for the Manitoulin Is: ‘ands, and returned Saturday accompani: ed by some of the Owen Sounders. Mrs. E. Glaye, of Wiarton, spent a couple of weeks with her prarents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brunts, of Lamlash, lately. Mr. Jas. McLarty has been repairing fences on his farm late‘y and expects io build an add‘tion to his barn next week. Miss Jennie Ellis is in Listowel at preâ€" sent visiting among friends there. Mr. and Mrs,Wm. Baker, of Glenelg, were visiting at Jobhn McKechnie‘s a week last Sunday also Mz. Jno, Ellison and Miss Mary, Bome are wondering what has become of the Mulock correspondent, but to show that he is alive yet, we thought we would forward a few clippings for your next issue. â€"25 miles of warships, (and the disâ€" play could be duplicated) was what the Empire put on the stage Saturday last, in the waters of the English Channel. It would be highly interestâ€" ing to learn the private thoughts of a few of Europe‘s rulers as they went to bed Saturday night. Her subjects love her as theit Queen ; they love her for her motherbood ; they love her for the noble example set by ber pure life; they love her for the many evidences of her love for them ; and they united yesterday in every conâ€" tinent and on the isles of the sea in cryâ€" ing : "God Save the Queen." These are the victories that stand to the credit of Victoria‘s reign, The triâ€" umphs of Alexander and Caesar and Charlemagne and Napoleon pale into insignificance beside these, for the armâ€" ies which conquered worlds with their swords lacked the patient endurance of the industrial armies by whose achieveâ€" ments the long and glorious reign of ber Most Gracious Majesty has been lifted higzh above all d’le monarchs of history. The increase of shipping since 1886 is shown by the growth of tounage from 5,779,337 tons to 8,778,503. The decrease of crime is shown by a falling off in the number of convictions from 34,020 in 1810 to 11,918 in 1895, Britain‘s foreign trade increased from L268,210,145 to 1L702,22,065 in 18905. There was an average attendance of 1,453,531 children in the primary schools in 1870, and in 1895 there were 4,£00,585 in the schools. CORRESPONDENCE. WELBECK. *4 mt s s KMULOCK, ONTARIO ARCHIVES TORONTO _ .. 41 + AUu IMPS,. MCBilOp. of Harristor, visited at Mr. D. McKenzie‘s on Tuesday of Inast week, Mr. and Mrs*: Wim. Main spert a few days last week visiting friends and acâ€" quaintances in Normanby and Minto, | _ _Mr. and Mrs, John Brownre and Mr, ; and Mrs, Ben Moore. of Dat bam, called on the former‘s father, Mr. Peter |Browne. on Tuesday on their way to | Mount Forest to take in the sights there, [ Mr. and Mrs. James Main, of Merritt, | visited at Nelson Main‘s on Friday last, ’ Mr. Ad. im Cripps, of 'l‘hurnhury, and father of Mrs. Robt. Main is visiting old Prlanile anil atoleincl o Llel SE Mr. and Mrs Adam Douy Mrs. Laughton‘s, of Dromo day. Mr. and Mrs, McKillop, of visited at Mr. D. McKenzie‘s of Iast week, 20 00 s Coeng Eiiaie Mr. Ad. im Cripps, of 'l‘hurnhury, and father of Mrs. Robt. Main is visiting old friends and neighhbors again and though in his 79th year is hale and hearty yet., Mr. and Mrs Adam Doupe visited at Mrs. Laughton‘s, of Dromore, on Sunâ€" An i W intaicidi :c 154408 Quite a number of ol our burgh intend F vention at Dromore c Dickson and Jennie Isaac and Jennie Dov ed as delegates for th this place. Mr. James Reid week in our vill hood acauaintan x ommc nt fencing and other 1inprovments, which may lead to a more bappy event. Eh Richard,. We are glad to seo one of the Corinth. ians attending our Bible Class on Friday nights and oceasionally on Su: days. The Boyee brother are greatly improv; ing their farm north of here by way of fencing and other improvments. whia1 As potato bugs are likely to crop this year, Mr. Dougald who is possessed of good eyesig thirtynine bugs off one potato â€" that who can ? Rey Couch, of the Methodist Denomin: ation who bas labored at this place for the past three yeare, preached his farewell serm ou on Sunday last to a large congre. gation, _ As Mr, Couch was an earnest worker and an excellent preacher. his departure will be fclt by the surrounding churches as weil as his own fi«ld. Mrs. W. J. Dunsmore had a pleasact visit from one of her sisters from Chicago laust week. The Bovde brothers are busy tau â€"bark around Louise at present. M week. As Mrs. McDougall is of pure Scotch blood one of her greatest attraction was the Highlun®e s at tie Dian ond Jubilee. Mrs. N. McDongall who has been en: joying a few months visit with her daugh: ters in Hamllcon_r_qturued home last Mrs, H. McDonald left last Foidey for the Manifoulin Island, also Mr. MalcolIm MceKechnie, of Corinth. Miss Jenuie Coutts spent a few days lately visiting at lev. A. Anderson‘s of Williamsford,. Miss May Taylor and Miss Kate Mec. Lean, of Peabody, were visiting at Milne‘s last week,. oL Mr. Jolhn Armour was out to Glene’g to see his sister Mrs. Aljoe, who has been very poorly. Statute labot has been the order of the day this and last week, and no doubt some good improvements have been made. Mr. Alex. and Miâ€"s Hobkirk left Fridny for Seaforth to visit ssmo friends, T m mt ooe ds Pn e nRity s mey «ll prepared for home. the young ladies driving of :course, Commiâ€"stoners Bye and Rusesnel lei jobs on the Rusnell hill and bridge to the extent of about sixty dollars and al â€"0 pur: chased another piece of land, We expect theâ€"â€"â€"â€"will be advertising lots for sale on this hill pretty soon a« this is the f urth . apr o ery MNICCE eCR the Queen. _ The photographer from Mt. Forest being present took a enap shot at the crowd, ewinging and foot ba‘l, then aton 0 easity and thoroughly. Best after dinner pills. Prepared by C. L. Hood & Co., Lewell, Mass, The only P1l} to take with HKood‘s Sarsapartiia. Like biBlousness, dyspepsia, headache, consth pation, sour stomach, Mxon are promptiy gured by Hood‘s Pills. y do their work Hoods Liver IIIs SOUTH EGREMONT. eid, of Priceville, was last village renewing his boy HOLSTEIN,. CRA WFORD. ovpe being :ip,v)ilin'- the two societies in wlugh s Aliisictciciiotibct sds diiicatcs j 2 lt 110 0 home. the young ladies Dougald M('I-}o':l‘n‘i:i od eyesight picked e potato hbill. Beai Pills busy peeling be a good W will le ply to a‘ked, oneâ€"thnird down. This is a Rare Bargain. _ Stock or Grain. â€" Business meaut. _ If not sold NETH > e tss Poamd in o ie Buildings cost aver half the Money On the 2nd Con. Normanby, contain ing 174 acres, 140 cleared. A 1 soil in grand state of cultivation free from noxâ€" lous weeds. Spring Creek, Stone House & Kitchen. Wlood Shed attached. Bank Barn 50x70, Stone Basement Stables, Drive & Implement House 30x60, Stone Stables underneath. Root House I0x50, Hard and Soft Water. Churches and School convenient. 44 miles from Durâ€" ham . FARM FOR SALE. READYâ€"MADE CLOTHING DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, AND BOOTS & SHOES [n Qeull blast at N)c rthur‘s OF THE SEASON THE BOOM Call and investigate our goods and Prices and we are sure you will go away entirely satisficd. A SNAP ! ROBERT WATSOp Jr., Isherwood P. G Jmplement House 30x60, Stone underneath. Root House I0x50, nd Soft Water. Churches and convenient. 4$ miles from Durâ€" for a term of It means the highest price for EGGS and BUTTER in exchange for the cheapest GOODS of best QUALITY. OUR COMPLETE DEPARTMENTS ARE C. M°SARTHUFR years, Ap % Oâ€"v 0. at . KB,â€"10 ensure a good job the Hides must be well salted as soon as ta ken off, By the New Process, which for Finish and Softâ€" ness can‘t be beat. Horse Hides, Cow Hides Skins. Ta.nned gnitahla Robe Tanning ! Satisfaction Guarantced Robe Tanning ! Robes & Coats lides, Cow Hides, Dog , Tanned suitable for ~* Thos. Smith. LUCAS, _ WFP BARRIS NOTARIE MOoNEY TO 10 DURHAM OF OFFI(‘IC FI the Durh Block. Reside Pest Office, D Pest Office, D Will be in P1 day in each am mercial MHotel, Dli.\l.l-fil{ IN Jewelry & and Flat Ware l)):(iring a spec URH AM. AND We Load OMces : â€"Op @llio1 BARRISTERS «(The most E.a To Be Ha Holstein, Jan " J OIL LOWER TOQ MOTH P MOTH P. MOTH C ALA Have yo Windo or, ou Shadse Fxtra THE ubilee br. T. 6: ‘sSsSUER OF M â€"â€" stein, Ont Parties waib able di Until our I)OSWI o Dec Con We hare P‘ atter» insecti PH interest U Ss8HUHPCOC WcFA C. BaT L. B. L1 5,000 In