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"WALL PAPER We have more New Paper than we have room for. Last spriug's s Paper at your own Price to make way for this year's patterns. J. A. HACKING, Chemist and Druggist, Listowel, Ont. Issuer . Sage ¢ License t Grand Trunk Railway get Canadian Express. ListowelStandard FRIDAY, FEB. 28, 1902. Pioneers of Canadian Or. nithology. PART VIll.-- BY W. L. KE. In the historical preface to' Cones' "Key to North American Birds," there is matter that throws mach light on the early history of North Amer- ican Ornithology, -and as a consequence supplies some peeled information on the snbyect of these biographic sket- ches on the pioneers of Canada who have studied the migration and life- histories of its birds. Dr. Cones says : "The history of American. Ornithology begius at the time when men first wrote ov American Birds ; for men wrete nothing without some reason, and to reason at all is the t veginning of science, even as to reason aright is its end, 'The date no one cap assign, unlees it be arbitrarily ; it was during the sixteenth century, which, with the whole of the seventeenth, repre- sents the formative or embryonic per iod duriug which were gathered about the germ the rude materiale out of which an Ornithology of North Amet- ica was to be fashioned. As these accumulated and were assimilated, as tbe writings multiplied and books bred, "each after its kind," this special de- partment grew up, and its changed with each new impress made upon its plastic organization." Denes goesonto give some in- formation regarding the persons, their writings and the circumstances which threw further light on the aubject and indicated the acquired knowledge of the avifaunian life of eastern North America, until towards the middle of the seventeenth century, Then referring to the Lawson, who wrote a work entitled, "A Description and Natural History of North Carolina," he says, "that thie coutained one of the most siderable fauval lists of our that appeared before 1730, and went through mavy editions, the last of these being published at Raleigh iv The several early editions devo- or twenty pages to birds, ~ au amoubt augmented consider. ably when Brickell appropriated the workin 1737. Tbe Baron de-la-Honten did similar service tu Canadian Birds io his voyages, 1793 ; bat on the whole this periud is scarcely more thau archaic" Of Honan and bis voyages we have no further information From the period of 1730 to that of 1 we find no person in Canada or travelling in auy these provinces, writing directly on its birds, except what was done in the travels of Peter Klam, which has al- ready been noted. On this matter, however, Dr. Cones further says, "Klam wasa correspondent or Lin- peus; the gevus of plants Kulimia commemorates his name. His work coutaing accounts birds, some of them Linpmu species, and he also publisbed in 1759 a special paper ov the Wild Ia the meantime the science a firm basis, the different species being given the names--both common and technical--by which they are now known to the students of Ornithology avd the ecientific professions, as well as being arranged in the eystems of classification that form the found- ation of that now adapted." In 1771, John R. Forster, a resident of Philadelphia, published a "Catal- ogue of the Animals of North ae ica." This was the first thing of tbat kiud attempted, and is chiefly valuable ov that account, for though he men- tions 402 birds, they are not described nor uamed scientifically. Forster followed this exploit in 1772 with an interesting and valuable account of 58 spgcive of birds from Hudson ars now a part of the Dominion of ada, which occupied some fifty pages ef the 'Philosuphical Transactions." Several of these birds were new to science and were formally named, such as the White-throated Sparrow; Black-poll Warbler, Hudsonian Tit- monse aud Eskimo Curlew. Aside from its intrinsic merits this paper is notable as the first formal treatise emer s devoted to a collection of orth American Birds sent ubroad Th is period is also noted by the puab- lication in 1780 of Fabricius' 'Fauna ef Greenland," in which some 50 birds of Greenland received attention. Tatil almost the close of ee century we find no other writer deal spec- ially with Oavadian sviteunina life ; bat in the meantime some destinguish- ed naturalists, both in England and the newly formed Unit States, focidently referred to many 6 tbat are known to be residevt ia, or ma cee to, the Canadian pr Notably among theee writers may be named Ponnant, who in his < 'Arctic Zoo! | devoted to the fauna of logy," which is largely of North Amer- t of over 500 nanred species of birds ; and Will Bartram, who in bis "Travels in the Oarolines," records much Ornithological that was new and valuable, rage a Catalogue of the Birds of th «ro States, in which meny species are new. r. Bartram was toa large ex- tent the guide and instruetor of Alex- ander whose connection with his "History of N.w Ham Samuel Williams, on his "Bistory of Vermont," give unts of m birds, nearly all orek Shae are Visitants And nearer to the - close the century, Samuel Hearne, a pioneer naturalist, ic the northern parts of the Dominion of Cansda, foreshadowed, as it were, the much later 'Fauna relain Americana," of Richardson, in the narrative of his journey from Hudson Bay the Northern Ocean, published 1795. In this narrative a chap' of abont fifty pages is devoted rs about as many species of birds ; and Hearne's observations have a valine which 'time, the destroyer, has not yet effaced." From the beginning ae after the middle of the nineteenth entury was a brilliant period in the Ornithological history of Britain and the Unit tates, uring this period the pe sear works of Wil- son and Andnbon appeared, as well as many other publications. on the subject of eager but none of ian were from the pens of COana- dian writers ; om of the manner ip which the avifauvian race in Canada is affected by the personal visita of Audubon aod Wilson some informa- tion bas already been given, aud of the former's voyage to Labrador, some further notes will be given. I is connection it is worthy of remark that in 1832, the year before Audubon visited eastern Canada, Thomas Nuttall, a Britieh-American nsturalist, published the first editiun of his "Manual of the Ornithology of the United States and Canada," and a new edition of this work an more conentip been published by Mr. Chamberlain of New Brunswick. _ If Catarrh is Your Trouble, You will find instant relief and absolute cure in Catarrhozone, -- kills ecm that cause the dise sease, cures the congh, prevents drop) ppings in the throat, reliever congestion - -- heals the in = meibral feetly the ment saneete cases lung and throat ae and is delightful, sinple and safe t scientific treatment doctors und dru where for on . ied, small size 25 cts. mail 'vont N. C, Polson & Co., Kisguing, Unt. Mitchell's By-Election. Mitchell, Feb. 21.--The election held here to-day to Mill the places in the Town Council left vacant by the unseating of Mayor Hagh Campbell aod Councillors Stuart and Blowes for their connectiun with a suit against the town resnited in the re-election of the above named men. SOUTH" WALLACE. Mr. Wetter Hamilton of Curd Hol- low has been visiting friends in the vicinity of Woodstock. Miss D. Wilson of Trecastle is spending a few weeks with her cousin, Mies Mabel Wilson of third line, On Tuesday evening of last week a large number of yohng people assem- bled at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Alex. Kennedy. Amusements were provided to suit every person's fancy, there being music, games and Canciug; later in the evening a dainty lunch was eerved in the diving room, and all was morry a6 a marriage bel! ; the evening passed all too quickly aud in the wee sma' hours of the morning, the merry jingle of the sleigh bells could be heard wending their way homeward. rt, James Adama, who has been ill for some time, is improving. It is asad thing to sce fine fruit trees spoiled by the blight. You can always tell them from the rest. They never do wel: afterwards but stay smail and sickly It is worse to see a blight Goed health is the natural right of children. strike children. But some of them don't get While grow big and strong one stays. their rights. the rest small and weak. : / "Scott's Emulsion can stop that blight. There is no f22soa why such achild should stay small. Scott's Emulsion is a medicine withglots of strength in it--the hind of strength that makes things grow. Scott's Emulsion - makes children grow, makes them eat, makes them sleep, makes them play. chance. Give the weak. child a Scott's Emulsion will make it catch up with the rest. picture represents of Scott's wrapper of every bottle. | SEE | Send for tree sample. CANADA foc and f) aP droggists. _ 'United Workmen. ~ Revision ot Bates __remeonet for & The first cedar: vt of business taken morning session of the Grand Lodge of the A. Q. U. W. sulte were as follows : Workman, Jas. Gibson, Ingersoll od baw clamation) ; Grand Foreman, J. M. Peregrine, 'Hamilton {acclamation} ; Grand Overseer, C, E. Cameron, Iro- noise ; Grand Recorder, M. L. Card er, Toronto (24th term, 'acclamation) nd Treasurer, Fred. G. Inwood, To- ronto (acclamation) ; Grand Guide, J; F, Allen, Mount Forest ; Inside Watch- mau, Robert Ingram, Ottawa ; Onteide Watchman, H. Harris, Guelph ; Solic- itor, A. G. F. Lawrence, Toronto ; Med- ical Examiner, Dr. J. M. Cotton, To- Executive Committee, Thomas fast- ings, of Toronto ; Stephen Grant, of London ; F. N. Nodel, of Toronto (ap- pointed) ; and Earle Hallowell, of Stir- ling (appointed), Anditore, George Clay, of Torouto, and A. KR, White, of Hamilton. District Deputy Grand Master Workman -- Bruce, George Strath, Listowel. 'be discussion on the new tariff of rates was then resamed, Grand So- licitor A. W. Lawrence opening with a strong ---- in favur of the in- crease. e older men, who are ip the saibethy, stoutly opposed the ia- crease. 'he older members claimed that the young men were treating them unfairly, as they built up the order and kept it together. The previous question being moved, the last of the seven motions intro- duced to amend the report of the special committee on rates was put to the convention and carried almost unanimously, doferring further ac- tion on the question of rates to next meeting of the Grand Lodge. All matters referrin, to rates were laid over also to the next annual meeting. J. P. Nixon, Chairman of the Committee on Laws, presented the report of the committee, The clause recommending that a dele- gate shall not receive more for at- tending Grand Lodge than the per capita tax of Lag subordinate lodge was voted dow as providing for 'disability aid after a member reaches 60 years. Lively discuesion ensued on the pro- posal to debar "all persons engaged in the manufacture or sale of in- toxicatidg liquors," either by whole- sale or retail, and that "any mem- ber epgagiug either iu the sale or mauofacture of the eame shall feit bis standing asa member." proposed amendment was voted down. It was decided not to allow the M. W. of alocal lodge to give @" cast- ing vote in case of a lie in the elec- tion of officers or representatives. The proposal to iesuc $3,000 and $4,- 000 certificates at proportionate rates was not approved. The annnal meeting of the Grand Lodges will in future be held on the third week in March inetead of February. Graed Lodge decided that it does not want a sick benefit branch» in the order. The proposal {o levy a special as- eesament on Sept. 1 each year for the reserve fund was not entertain- disapproved. strong disap- proval was expreesed on the vote to admit wowen to the order. WALLACE. Councin.--The municipal Council of Wallace met in the town hall, Gow ps- town, on Saturday, 15th February, 1902, pursuant to adjournment ; ; al the members present, the Reeve in the chair. The minutes of last session were read aud adoped. The following accounts were rendered: D. t, gravelling 8 R18, 19, $89 61 ; Herman Bender, gravel, $16.05-; Samuel Greer helf cost ditch and clearing culvert, townline, $2; William Climie, advertis- ing bridge contract, 1900, 75c.; Henry Keiser, repairing culvert 8 R 30, 31, con, 6, $1.50; Alex. Cressman, half cost gravelling, townline,,$10; J. W. Stewart, township share for tile drain, 36.75 ; R. G. oberts, telephone re Stewart Drain appeal, $1.10 ; Joseph Wilson, livery, do., $1.50. Moved by Burns and Demman, that the forego- ing accounts be paid--Carried, The Conncil adjourned to permit the organ- ization of the Boatd of Health. The members of the Board of Health met at one o'clock p.m. On motion of Smith and Koch, Joseph Walker was appointed chairman for the current year. Andrew Dewman was appointed member for three years, Jobo Koch 3 years, Samuel E. Smith 1 year, Dr. Thompson Medical Health Officer, and Jobn Burns Sanitary Inspector. Ov motion of Demman and Burns, the Board edjourned to meet on the call of the chairman. he il met, Moved by Koch and Smith, Collector of rates baviug returued his roll to the Treasurer with taxes collect- ed io full, the said CoHector, John Nelson; be paid the sam of $60, the amonnt of bis ealary--Carried. The Auditors submitted their report, which was read. Moved by Burns avd Dem- msn, that the Auditors' report as pow read be adopted, and that the raid Auditors be paid eigbt dollars each-- arried. Moved by Smith and Koch that A. St. Geo. Hawkins be aeeeres to do the printing for the Township of Wallace for the current year for the sum of fifty dollare.--Carried. Moved by Burns and Koch, t thie Council adjourns, to meet on Saturday, the 8th day of March, to Leer general i ness. -- Carried. G. Bozzrrs, Cler Under --. **A Slick Game," the Wiarton C ian in its last issue ways: -- * Inthe endeavor to make money fast a number of farmers and others in this section were induced by seductive ar pe and elaborate circulars, to ship re ie butter, yes min Go to a firm called Samuel J. Le ast x London, Oot. Large ae sigh ed, and meee esa . iiehtbet it now transpires he produce bad been pos oe ses = poke is forth- coming, and Samuel J. Lewie & Co. the clause- my ¢ thonghte." How ies this is indeed of t one, and more especi- But he «hall never bs poate withers a ach pat, Mr Soe ee stab Papen tremens ement, onreg rpatsbet ls igen us on this occasion, When we reahze how great a aloes the com. | inunity has sustained we can faintly onder- stand how great indeed your loss must be. We can any_6 commend you to the sym- of rot who wept Lazarus, and pray ¢ support, Counsellor and be you oct Saal also hear the gentle sum- mons, "It Soman come 'up~ higher." Signed, Joszrpn McDoNALp. . Gonos H. Dicrsox, gy Eons, forgotten. His life, hig deeds, a0 his unbounded Kindness and honesty -- remain always as a monument hat God can make of each of us if we alt resign ourselves to His cleansing and guiding power. On Saturde evening, Feb. 15, he retired to rest ip his usual health ; but while everyone was sleeping beneath the guiding band of our Heavenly Father, God took John away to be with Jesus in Heaven, and there to meet with his three sisters gone before. When bis mother went to call bim she found 'hat his spirit had fled, and only the body was left with o smile upon hie face, which is to all a rign that bie end was one of peace and eterval glory. * "Blessed sre they Abat die in the Lord." Those that are left to mourn the death of a dutiful and kind son, and those of a loving and helpfal brother and friend, mourn a8 those with a firm ho ope of meeting John in a heavenly werk, if they do God's will. His Christian life and deeds are an example for all the young people of this vicinity, and let every- one pnt this question to him or herself: It I were taken instead ef him, where would I be spending eternity now This isa seri Question and must be decided before at is ever tov Inte. Young man, young woman, what are you doing for God ? Is the life you live one of seltish pleasures, or ove of self sacrifice for God? Only a few sbort years and you will have to face your God, either aa one who is ready, or as one who woald wish to tly from His presence. What do you choose, and think deeply on this ques tion of eternal life. h that one and all may be ready to say, like the de- parted, "Whenever God sees fit to call me away I am ready to meet him io Heaven." Whata glorious resurrection to those who are ready. To those that "4 Jobo is with God, where pain aud sor- row are Do more, and where he epjoys the true reward forall his labors. Who health-and strength ove day and the next our spirit may have fled to meet its God. Beready. God has said that those that die in Me are never forgot- ten, How true this ie. The funeral took pies to Zion cemetery on Wed- needay, leb, 19, attended by a very large pvomber of his frie ods, which showed the esteem and respect in which the deceased was 'held by everybody. Rev. Mr. Graham and Rev. Mr Kranft performed the burial services, and Rev. Mr. Grabam preacbed a memorial sermon, in which he most forcibly im- pressed upsv hia hearers the grent principle of living a godly lif-. He fered twice since the New Year has come, and algo to the brothers and sis- ters of the deceased, _To all _the_rela- tives of the deceased our rincerest sympathy is given, and may each ove of us so live iu this world tbat when we are taken away, whether ope or by long suffering on the bed affliction, we may, like John, wear ao crown of glory forever and forever. et everyoue, old or young, rich or pocr, decide for eternity before it is too late, and let those who think of nought buat earth's pieasures, which econtaia no real satisfaction, give a short time to search their celf and find ont where they really are in regard to May we all so live that we may meet Joho io our heavenly home above. -- Com The Cause of Dyspeptic Pains. They arise from the formation _ mas owing to improper digestion er prompt and efficient remedy is Polson Nerviline. It relieves the distention in- stantly, and hy its stimulating action on the stomach, aids digestion, Nerviline cures dyspeptic pains 7, Femoving the canse. Nerviline 1s al ed for cramps, colic, anomer poo and inflammation. Soli in 25¢. bottles everywhere. MARYBOROUGH. Counc. -- Maryborough Council met at the Township ae Rages: on Saturday, Feb. 15th, the usual hour, members all srameee the Reeve io the chair. The minutes of last mIneeting were read aud confirmed. Moved by Mesara. Dickson and Scott, that Mr, Geo. rooks be_ instructed to get estimates of cement abutments for steel bridge at Hollin village-- mera A by-law was introduced, and passed anthorizing the Reeve and Treasurer to borrow a cer- tain sum of money (in advance of as sessment) for current expenses. A petition was presented to ~_ Council W. H. Lewis, J. P., signed by himself and 25 others i the Council to give a bonne for. erecting awire fence onthe Centre sideroad north of Moorefield. sts. Dickson and in reference to the petition in the matter of snow fences on Centre sideroad, signed by W. H. Lewis and 25 others, be it resolved that this Conacil grant the sum of twenty cents per rod for all wire fences built on the west side of Centre sideroad, where found neces- sary to prevent snow blockades, the locatioa of such fences to be decided by at least two Commissioners--Car- ried. Robert McArthur aa Jou H. Kinsman, anditors, presented their report to the Council, Moved by Messrs. Duncan and Brooks, auditors' report be received 'and ted, and that the auditors be paid the sum of $9 each for their services-- Carried. by -bis colleagues : from our midst motro we offer this consolation, that kuows bat we may be iu the best of aleo offered the sympathy of s/l to the brokev-hbeerted Pe a - Se eis «The itoring = -accoants were. puma: alex. Creseman, half cost grading, and gravelling 7 Wallace townline, eoncession 3, $10; Wm. R. McCorniick, refand of amount expended over amount drawn for improvements in his division, $3.41; A Rolls, expenses sending George Haminton to the House of Industry, Ferg 5; Woods, Collector, vets for 1901, $60; Thomas Manor], do , $60; John Lups, treasurer of Drayton, rent of hall for Division Court purposes, 1901, $12; The Monicipal World and dthers, stationery, express charger, etc., to date, $12.48; Edward Dynes, registra- tion births, marriages and destbs, $22 20; Robert McArthar, services as auditor, $9; J ames H. Kinsman, do., $9; Stewart Willis, balf day's werk on Peel townline, 50¢; John Miller, do., 500; Samuel A. Greer, half cost of dig- ging drain and cleaning out culvert on Wallace townlinue, 32; Wm ng, re- fund of amount overpaid Thomas Man- nell, 48c.; Geo. H. Dickson, of amount overpail on Commission work, 63c.; Andrew Brodkagen, cutting down pitch holee on Centre sideroad, south of Moorefield, 7ic. Mr. introdnced a motion to receive avpli- catious for tbe office of treasurer, which was not seconded, neither were any applications for the office received. Ono motion the Convcil adjourned to meet on Saturday, 15th March next, for the transaction of general business. Epwarp Dyrwes, Clerk. The guesis are gone the stnile slips from the face of the hostess and she gives un tothe pain which r xs her t mi Many a woman entertai I wears a sfiile while her back ac chies and hee nerves quiver with pain. Surely any medicine which offers relief to women would } But when the woman's medic ine, Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, is of fered with the , shousands of well exctse-enn-then be er ryany louge . e Favorite Prescription makes weak women strong and sick i well. It dtics enfeebling drains, "| he. als fal mination and ulceration ard cures ferial ovkness, Sit ia with tins Rreatent suensiien I write you be benefit my . ed from yor air As Q mt aod had 3 PS Liga $ Pleasant Pellets stimulate the 1 KURTZVILLE, The sawmill is in fall euiog now to cat the season's stock of logs. We are glad to report that Mr. G. A oe is improving favorably now. Mrs. M. Daum is visiting friends at pret in Conestoga, St. Jacobs and Elm Mrs, 'U. Lehman of Sebringville who was visiting at Mr.Fred. Ruppel's here for a couple of -- returged home ou Wednesda t. The double tracking of the Graod Traok line west of London, Ont., will begin goon. An inquiry into the recent fires at Rat Portage indicates that they were of incendiary origin. The Ottawa fair will be held from August 22 to 30, which will bring it ahead of Torop@igexhibition. "LISTEN! CAMERAS We dre carrying a full stock of Photographic Supplies for amateurs, including Cameras, Gibsons Albums, Plates, Paper, Etc , FRAMES A fine lot of small Frames in gold, black and laquered brass, gold plate and burnish-] -- ed, unexcelled. for Xm asl" Photos and Xmas Presents. A fine line of moulding~ for larger frames. PHOTOGRAPHS In Celerons, "fengbys. Im- perials---the very latest. Groups a specialty. Crayons and Water Colors to order. C. A. LEE. ¢ eorge Brooks , od DO YOUKNOW --------™ THAT YOU CANBUY + Renown flour , At $1.80 Per o8Ibs? wm. { trial will convince you of its - Superior Qualities. - If your Grocer cannot supply you, leave your order at the Mil! Office. ears The Meyers Milling Co., Telephone 53, Listowel, Ont. SPRING IS AT HAND HOUSE CLEANING. Call and get the following goods CHEAP : Genuine Ready Mixed Paints, $1.50 gallon, now $1.20 Alabastine, regular 50€., NOW. .seseseees..-seee0 3OC ALSO BIG Bargains on the DUMP TABLES. Moffat & Tatham. Main street. SEEDS BEST GRADES Field aud Garden: Seeds, CLOVERS, | TIMOTHY and CORN. R. A. CLIPIE, Wallace Street. gg ag Phone 72, Listowel Cloth Hall. -- | ereceves We wish you all A HAPPY NEW YHAR. We will give you a New Year's Gift for 30 DAYS ONLY OF A 20 PER GENT. DISC DISCOUNT GASH SALE. MacKENZIE- BROS.., | Model Merchant Tailors. Main Street, Listowel. a NEW BUTCHER SHOP. Messrs. Gomf and Thiele Have opened a Butcher Shop in ECHOLT'S OLD STAND, DODDST., where they will be prepared to supply the public with all kinds of FRESH MEATS. 'Was! Beef, Vork, Veal and Lamb, Rologna| $a broad asthe invention. Sausage, i. furnished. Pork Sausage, Weiners, Heac cheese, etc, Fresh Lard always in. stock. A cordial invitatiof is extended tothe public to call and inspect our sho Gomf & Thiele. 2 Children Cry tor CASTORIiA. Thos. P. Goudie and "Dick" : Burge were each sentenced to ten * im- -- for robbing the