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4 THR RPUSSHET.I, T,BADRE,. [ Russell, On tario, rhursday March 29th, The Russell Leader. ublished every THURSDAY in the } Village of Russell. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE--One Dollar year, payable in advance. ADVERTISING RATES. ConTrACT--The following table gives the rates for specific periods : per SPACE. | 1 YR. | 6 Mos. | 3 Mos. column... ......... | $50 00 | $30 00 | $17 00 3 column. . 30 00 17 00 10 00 4 column. . 17 00 10 00 6 00 1inech ,... 5 00 3 00 2 00 TRANSIENT advertising 10 cts. per line for first insertion, 3 cts. per line each subsequent insertion. All display advertising measured nonpareil (12 lines to one inch). READING NoOTICES--1I0c per line for first insertion, § cts. per line each subsequent in- sertion. Birth, Death, Funeral and Marriage Notices 25 cts. each insertion. ; -" Notice--All copy for changes of advettise- ments should be in not later than 9 o'clock on Monday. As THE LEADER goes to press on - Wednesday the necessity for this rule is ob- vious. Register all money letters. Address all correspondence ig' : -- Tue E5r7oR, © THE LEADER," Russell, Ont. "PAYNTER & ABBOTT, PROPRIETORS. METCALFE PATRIOTIC CONCERT. Wednesday evening the people of Metcalfe and vicinity showed their patriotism in no uncertain way when they crowded their pretty town hall from the platform to the outside doors till there was not room for even a mouse to move. The hall was tastefully draped in red, white and blue, while the stage bore a truly military appear- ance with the arms of England surrounded on all sides by bayo- nets and flags decorating it. On the platform were seated Mr. Fraser, M. P. of Guysbon, N.S, Mr. Powell, M. P. from New| Brunswick ; Mr. W.-C. Edwards, | M. P. for Russell the ZRevd's. Clarke, - Robinson, Father Cava- nagh, Goodwillie of Metcalfe and Saddler, of Russell. Mr. W. C. Edwares as chairman called the audience to order at 8 o'clock and from that time it was a continual statutes referring to Catholics that that have become absolete, hich] feast of beauty, music and elo- | quence till 12.30 when a most | enjoyable concert was gbrought to close by singing God save the Queen. The first selection on the pro- gramme was given by the Metcalfe orceestraland consisted of National airs, rendered in the orchestra's usual good style. Tnen came the chairmans address after which the chorus, The Maple Leaf Forever was sung by the choir. Rev. F. G. Robinson addressed 'he people on the present war in vhich he. shewed that England vas perfectly right in her action in efending herself against the 'ransvaal, and that the outcome f it would be success for England 1d better times for South Africa. Soldiers of the Queen was splen- dly rendered by Mr. T. A. icks. : ? Rev. C. B. Clarke gave an excel- at address on Patriotism in which - pointed out that Patriotism was 1 attribute of Christianity and as one of the grandest things on ith. : Mr. B. S. McConnell sang in a tirring manner "The Death of Velson." After this song the prettiest of flag drills was given by the young ladies of Metcalfe, under the direction of Mr. W. J. Campbell. Combined with the drill the reci- tation "'Tis only an old bit of Bunting " was given in a very ex- cellent manner by Ernest White- side, and the ladies sang the Red, White and Blue. After the drill Mr. R. Sargison sang a Patriotic composition of his own. "The Boys of Canada" It was received with delight by the | great applause by his song the Mr, J. J. Smith sang in a very acceptable manner "Red Coats and Tar" Another selection by the orches- tra and the chorus, Rule Britannia brought the program to Rev. Fat- her Cavanaghs address on . the Roman Catholic, the Queen and the Throne. The Rev. gentleman proved that he was an able and eloquent speaker who thoroughly believes England to be the best country in the world, and also shewed that the church to which he belongs teaches, as one of its first principals, loyalty to the higher powers, and, unless a Catho- lic accepts this principal he has committed an unpardonable sin He referred to some of the old should be repealed and if this was done there would be no cause to hint at the disloyalty of the Roman Catholic church. These statutee are all against Christian principals, and on that account alone should be removed. After Father Cava- nagh's able address Mr. Frank Iveson sang " The Flag for me" in a stirring manner. Then another feast of beauty came, in the shape of a scharf drill by the little ladies of Metcalfe and vicinity under the direction of Miss Lila MacDougall. It was simply bewitching and when the little ladies disappeared behind a wall of red, white and blue scharfs at the end of the drill the hall perfect tumult of cheering and ap- plause. | Mr. Fraser" the House of Commons " next addres- He said that the Canadians must ever conquer for became a giant of the sed the audience. " Did ever a conquorer come from the South " and suggested that a contingent of Canadian young ladies be sent to the front, for no force could oppose them, but would at once become the prisoners of their bright faces and beautiful eyes. Cheers. He next referred to the quiet loyalty that always pervaded Canada and said that the present outburst was not a new spirit, but just a sudden bursting into flame of a smouldering and quiet spirit that ran throughout the whole Dominion. The present war would give to Africa the same government that Canada has and also it would be a lesson to other nations that it was not only the Mother land they had to attack in case of war, but the whole of our British Empire. Mr. Frasers ad- dress was one burst oi elopuence from beginning to end, and while he spoke the great crowd never moved. Mr. Krupp sang John Bull's chtldren, after which the Rev. T.4 A. Sadler gave a very patriotic address in which he said it was | good to be an Irishman these days for it was one of the proudest moments of Ireland's history when the deeds of her sons in Africa were in everyone's mouth. Rev. Mr. Robinson gained Britis. Lion. Rev. Mr, Goodwillie spoke in reference to the patriotic fund after which Mr. T. A. Hicks rend- ered "Whose that calling." Mr. Powell of New Brunswick addresfed the audience in a very able and eloquent speech in which he was repeatedly cheered. He spoke of the position that England occupied as the "mother of politi- cal liberty" and as such her colon- ies would always bz sure of the greatest liberty. He said that as large audience. long as we had our navy we need ' the regulation not fear war, for it was the guar- antee of the integrity of the Em- pire. The speaker in a burst of sublime eloquence referred to the prolect tobuild a monument to the Canadian dead. Let us build it by ail means, but the best monum- ent they will ever have is in the hearts of the Canadian people whom they have bound forever to the Empire for which they died Cheers. R.S. McConnell sang stand to your guns, A very reliastic tableau the shooting of the Boer spy was per- formed under Capt. Walker. Several times during tne evening Mr. W. C. Edwards made short patriotic speeches; program given, it was a generous one. The old veterans were out in force, It was a "warm bunch" round that platform. That helmet was a great institu- tion. Messrs. Fraser and Powell scem- ed to think that it was only nec- essary to send a contingent of the ladies present to the front to se- cure the capture of tbe Boers. Russell ladies were present too. It was a noteworthy sight. The different clergymen of the different denominations united in their pat- riotism. May we see many more of the same kind. i at Locking Up at Gibraltar, Perhaps the favorite sight of Gibral- tar is the daily procession at sundown for the locking of the town gates. The keeper of the keys, looking very like a prisoner despite his uniform, marches through the town in the center of a military guard, preceded by a regi- mental band, which plays inspiring and familiar tunes. "The keys, of enor- mous size, are borne aloft before him as an outward and visible emblem of the vigilance of Britain in guarding her prime military treasure. On arriving at the gates the guard salutes, the martial strains strike up with a redoubled paean of triumph, while the great doors slowly swing to and are solemnly locked for the night. Then right about turn, and the pro- cession marches back to the convent to deposit the keys in the governor's keep- ing, conveying by its passage an assur- ance to the people and garrison that they may rest in peace. Jnce the gates are shut, it were eas- fer for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for any unauthorized person to go into Gibraltar. Even a be- lated officer returning from pig stick- ing beyond the lines would be con- fronted by so many formalities and the necessity of inconveniencing so many high personages that he would prob- ably prefer to encounter the discom- fort or' « Spanish inn without. It Was So vifrereun.. *"T'h1s rermnas me. said a man go- ing home on a crowded Amsterdam av- enue car the other evening and clinging desperately to a strap to prevent being forced into the lap of a dignified dow ager. "this reminds me of a little scene [saw in Paris one afterncon - THe tram car was about t@lstart {for Versailles. and every seat.ii » and on the root, was occupied about as many more waiting wy eir numbered ships of paper for t The guard discovered tha g son more than owed had secured a He politely requested the last man to come down. The passenger as pglitely demurred. point- ing out that there was room enough tor all without crowding The guard didn't stop to argue, but ran off and came back a moment "later with a sergeant de ville 'Descendez. monsieur. 3aid the sergeant curtly, and he descended Then the car started for Versailles "Well. I'm blamed if I can see how that reminds jou of this.' said the person Radeon "Can't you¥#' --New York Commer- cial Advertiser seat on the roo { THE $NORE CURE. The New York woman who cut her husband's throat to prevent him snoring has at least placed 'an effectual cure on the market.-- Washington Post. Because a New York woman murdered ner husband to stop his snoring 'it does not follow that 4 'man would be justified in killing his wife just because of her ! cold feet..--Kansas City Times. / i A SHORT LETTER. Tothe Readers of the Leader. On Jany. 15th, I started a four weeks sale of my good: at exceeding yl low prices and the number of | orders booked during that sale was | greatly beyond myexpectations. -~ SEE! SEF! A Great Display of Choice Spring Goods Just Arrived. The reason that I had that sale was to reduce my stock so as to make room | for my Spring goods which have now | arrived and are laid on the table for! sale, | i i I feel no hesitancy in saying L now have the largest assortment of goods in the town and I take this opportunity of presenting the list. 23 pieces of suiting at $9.50 a suit 22 [13 [13 $10.50 13 : 12 # iy $1250 8 1 1 $13.50 6 6 " 4 : $15.00 0" fe Pagling from | $300 io $4.50 ~ And a few pieces of black! venetra cloths. Win A few pieces of tweed at 32 cts. a yd. guitable for boys suits. - Seg 44 To those thinking of getting a Spring suit [ extend a cordial invitation to call and examine my goods betore placing your order with any other tailor. With kind regards, Iam Yours truly, A. P. MORRIS, r-------- GENTLEMEN---If want- ing a nobby up-to-date suit--come early "and have first choice. They are composed of Scotch Tweeds, Canadian Tweeds, English Wor- |steds, Serges, Ete. nezore the hig advance in 'Woolens. P.S.--LADIES GIVE US A CALL WHEN WANTING AN UP-TO-DATE JACKET. The_ Tailor, RUSSELL, RUSSEILI. GROWING | «oD Silver King and | Silver Queen Flour, ARE GROWING IN FAVOR ALL THE TIME The praise given it by the people, who use it, is its best guaran- tee of its quality. SILVER KING $1.85 a cwt. SILVER QUEEN $1.75 a cwt. Every Bag Guaranteed By Its Makers. FOR SALE BY KENNEY BROS. P.S.--Another car of corn coming. - In another issue of the Leader, we will quote prices. Russell Woolen Mills Thos. Corscadden &: "(leaping Sale" THH Balance of my Stock OF BOOTS & SHOES Will be Sold Regardless of Cost. SPECIAL VALUR IN Tea & Coffee, Spices, Fruit, Fish, Canned Goods, Patent Medicines, &c., 88 es en 'Extra Value IN WE IPS Come Early and Secure Bar- gains. Store and Dwelling to Rent. P. R. NeDonald, RUSSELL. -