We would like to see the prosent system abolished and some other mothâ€" od substituted for it. Under the preâ€" gent system it is largely a scramble for the loaves and fishes of office and manâ€" by leading Reformers as well as Conserâ€" vatives are almost compelled to refrain from taking any active part in elections for fear that their actions might be miscontrued. If the present system were abolished many true pabriots could work for what they The manner in which the patronage is dispensed often provesâ€" a source of great weakness to the political party in power, The Hardyâ€"Ross Governâ€" ment should have been overwhelmingly sustained upon its merits and record at the recent election and the Whitneyites wonld not have had a ghost of a chance on the issues they presented to the elecâ€" tors. But Grit riding after Grib riding went Conservative which had never elected a Conservative member before, simply on account of the dissensions among the Liberals themselves arising ‘out of the distribution of local patronâ€" age. The Hardyâ€"Ross Administration got a bad shaking up and a scare that we hopeâ€"â€"will doâ€" it good. In West Huron the nominating power by the local member for the Dominion had been shamefully abused by the ap. pointment of his sonâ€"inâ€"law to the post offce at Goderich and leading Liberals were indignant and (Mr. Garrow, in every respect a most worthy representâ€" ative, had to suffer for the sins of others and was defested in an admitâ€" tedly strong Liberal riding. In West Hamilton Gibson shared & similar fate and was defeated to the tune of 280: In South Ontario the Hon. John Dryâ€" den had appointed his brother to the vacant Registrarship. Ib6 was North Ontario‘s turn for the the office and the disappointment of the rival claimant and his friend was most bitter. This one act of nepotism is said to have lost to the Government South Ontario: North Ontario, West Victoria and East Simcoe in all of which there was disafâ€" fection among Roman Catholic Liberals who were enraged by the injustice of Mr. Dryden towards the unsuccessful applicant from North Ontario for the vacant Registrarship, Mr. F.J. Gilâ€" lespie, a Roman Catholic Liberal, who stood by his party on the Manitoba Bchool question and fought a stout though hopeleess fight against John A. McGillivray in December of 1895. There was no man whose defeat we regret more than that of the Hon. J. Dryden. He has done much for the Province as Minister of Agriculture bus he was too generous altogether to his kinsfolk; and to that he may ascribo not only bis own defeat but also the severe shaking up given to the Governâ€" ment of which he was a member. And so the story goes. In constituency after constituency leading Liberals felt too sore to engage actively in the conâ€" test and their lukeâ€"warmness was used to good advantage by the enemy with the result of almost defeating the best, the cleanest and most sconomical Adâ€" ministration that this country has ever seon. * Waterloo County Chronicle. Subscription $1,00 per in advance $1,50 if not so paid: 3 ï¬igh class printing, English and German, in all its branches, . o t ie There are alwaysTnumerous appliâ€" cants for any vacant "fab berth" and, as only one can be appointed, there are bound to be, in the very nature of things, rivalries and jealousies among the claimants and when the appointâ€" ment is made, bitter disappointment on the part of the unsuccessful candiâ€" dates, At present it is the custom for the member or defeated candidate of the Riding to nominate a person for the vacancy and the wrath of the disâ€" appointed office seekers is often visited upon him when the next election comes round. In some cases the claims of someâ€" particular aspirant may be so strong that his appointment will give general satisfaction ; but more often the rivals will have equally strorg claims and then it is that the disapâ€" pointed candidates will wreak Zvengâ€" eance upon the unfortunate] man who holds the patronago in his hands. _ Advertising Rates reasonable, and will made known on application The system that obtains in Oatario, of appointing party workers of the polâ€" itical party in power for the time being to offices as & reward for political serâ€" vices rondered and in some cases, perâ€" baps, for party subserviency in the Mouse is not only radically wrong, but vicious and degrading,. Ib is moreover & source of weakness to the party in power. Notice of changes must be left at this office not later than Saturday noon. _ The copytor changes must be left not later _ than Tuesday noon. Casual Advertiseâ€" ments excepted up to noon Wednesday of each week. LOCAL POLITICAL PATRONâ€" 5 AGH, DAVID BEAN, Proprietor, Weekly Newspaper published every Thurs day morning. TO ADVERTISERS be Beleher & Co., private bankers at Southampton, are in financial difficulâ€" ties. A cash offer of 50 cents on the dollar was accopted at a mecting of the creditors, The Chinese Problem. Pekin, March 11. â€" The British minister, â€"Sir â€" Claude _ MacDonald, visited the Chinese Foreign Office on Tueeday and lodged a strong protest against the cession of Port Arthur to Russia, saying it would destroy the balance of power in China. _ The Chinese officials, however, declared their inability to withstand the Russian demands. Russia is still using pressure to bring about the dismissal of British railway engineers. _ The Tsung Li Yamen referred the matter to the director of railways, who declared their services were indispensable, regardless of their nationality. M. Parloff, the Russian Charge d‘ Afâ€" faires, wished the cessions to take place within five days, in order to forestali the arrival of his successor, but Chira required a longer time to consider the matter, and, therefore the negotiations were transferred to St. Potersburg, consider the best interests of the country without being suspected of having ulterior designs upon a fat sinecure like the registrarship or a position of dignity like the shrievalty. There will probably be a dearth of farm belp in Ontario during the coming season. The Klondike craze has drained the country of its surplus pepulation upon which farmers usually rely. Safety in Buying Seeds. There is no other way to measure the value of seed than by the value of the crop. _A good crop simply cannot come from poor seed. â€" Secondâ€"rate seeds will waste good land, good fertiliâ€" zer and good labor, and the crop won‘t pay expenses. Now, as the practical farmer cannot afford to waste time testing seeds to find out whether they are true to nams, sound and clean, it stands to reason that the only safe way to buy seeds is to seek the protection of a name that has stood for reliability in the past. The great seed firm of D. M. Ferry & Co., of Windsor, Oat., has sold seeds all over the U nited States and Canada for the last fortyâ€" two years, and the steady growth of the business is a sure indication that Ferry seeds have given satisfaction. Ferry‘s Ssed Annual for 1898, a standard guide for farmers and gardenâ€" ers, containing much valuable informaâ€" tion, is sent free to persons writing for it. Change the system. Let integrity and ability and fitness be the qualificaâ€" tions for office and let a salary be paid commensurate with the work and responsibility attaching to the position Why not ? The recounts in West Huron, South Perth and Obbaws, are complete. The political ‘complexion of these constitâ€" uencies remains unchanged, In West Huron Mr. Beck, Conservative, has a majority of two; in South Perth Mr, Monteith, Conservative, has his majorâ€" iby increased from 5 to 10, and in Ot6 tawa, the recount gives Mr. Powell, Conservative, the seat by a majority of James McMullen, M. P., has introâ€" duced in the House abt Ottawa, a bill to amend the law: relating to aliens. He explained that it provided that any person desirous of owning or occupying or becoming & director of any mining company or mining interest in Canada, must be a resident of her Majesty‘s realm for at least twelve months, or of a country in which there is no alien labor law in opposition to Her Maâ€" josty‘s subjects. If the bill becomes law, and is made sufficiently compreâ€" bensive, it will give Canadians the privilege of their own country. The CHroxictE®‘s protest against the Registrarship going to the South Ridâ€" ing was the occcasion of considerable comment by the Galb papers. We have carefally read what they had to say, but see no _ reason for receding from the safe position which we have taken. The South Riding had the apâ€" pointment last t me. Turn abous is fair play. It is the North Riding‘s turn now. In order to make a formidavble list of North Riding appointees, the Reporter included the County Clerk and Treasâ€" urer, the Inspector of Public Schools and a number of minor functionaries appointed by the Sheriff. The County Clerk and Treasurer and County Inâ€" spector are appointed by the County Council, and the appointments have nothing of a political character about them. Omitting thee names and those of the§minor functionaries the Reporter‘s list becomes very much curtailed, The only way to avoid friction and ill feeling is to let the registrarship and shrievalty go North and South by burns. Then there will be no "wigs on the green" but peace and harmony will reign supreme between the North and South Riding Liberals. THE VACANT REGISTRARâ€" SHIP. EDITORIAL NOTES. | _ Burglars broke into the G.TR waiting room at E‘ora early Sunday ,morning and plew open the sife,. They did not, however, realize much caeh. The store of R. M. Boswel!, general merchart, was also entered, but the amount of goods taken is not yet | knowa. % Messre. Suell, Brown & Wilkinson shipped 300 sheep from Galt to Glasâ€" gow on Saturday. They also shipped Saturday from Guelph and Fergus 80 head of cattle to Glasgow and 100 to Liverpool. The Grand River Overflows its Banks.â€"Galt, Blair, Bridgeport, Breslau and Many other Places Along the River Suffer Heavy Losses by the Flood. The G. T. R. Co, have had a big gang of men at work at Blair since the washout and traings got through for the first time Wednesday afternoon. Galt, March 13 â€"One of the largest and most disastrous floods in the memâ€" ory of our oldest residents is ~passing down the Grand River through Galt toâ€"day. The river was scarcely swollâ€" len above its normal condition at this time of the year all day Saturday, and the residents of Galt came to the conâ€" clusion that they were going to have a very mild experience in the matter of floods this spring, but their expectaâ€" tions were disappointed. This morning about 7.30 o‘clock the monster ics j m at Blair gave way and came rushing down through Galt at a frightful speed, carrying everything moveable along with is in its almost irresistible force. Blocks of ics, eighteon inches thick and as large as the side of a house, whole trees, roots and branches attachâ€" ed, a faot and a half at the trunk,hewn timber, loossa boards, fence rails and outhouses by the score were carried along in the rushing and roaring â€" torâ€" rent. A great amount of damage to property has been caused. The first bridge to go down was the smaller one cear Blair station on the public road leading to Preston.. The nexbt bridge to suffer was the upper bridge in the Town of Galt, The middle span was carried entirely away and the other two spans are badly damaged, as well as all the stone piers. Loss estimated at $5,000. The flooring and stoen piers of the Main street bridge and the lower bridge in Galb have been damaged to the extent probably of $100 each, The wooden bridge known as the "foot bridge," about two miles down the river from Galt, was washed away. Factories and private residences locaâ€" ted on the river banks have suffered considerable damage. The volume of water in the river increased rapidly and to such an extent as to overflow the whole of the lowâ€"lying portion of North and South Water streets to the depth of two feet. The inmates of several private houses had to be carried out to places of safety. FACTORIES DAMAGED. The basement of Oherry Bros.‘ flourâ€" ing mill was full of water, causing damage to stock, and the stone work of the mill race was badly washed out. Basements of all the manufacturing esâ€" tiblishments situated on the river are fall of water and huge ice boulders,but damage cannot be definitely stated unâ€" the water goes down sufficiently to enâ€" able an examination to be made. It is known,however, that the Galt Knittâ€" ing Company will be heavy losers, as their dyeing works, a brick addition built out into the river at the rear of the mill proper, was completely wreckâ€" ed and the first floor occupied by the operatives was covered with water two feet deep. Clay Bros., in the Imperial block, claim a loss to stock of over $1,000. Traffic on the Galt branch of the Grand Trunk Railway, which runs parallel with theriver, is at a standstill. No trains could get through the water on Saturday last, and it is reported toâ€" day that the track is so badly washed out that it will require two weeks work to pub them into proper shape agam. ; The volume of water in the river subsided about six feet this afternoon compared with what it was this mornâ€" ing, but it hasrisen again since 5 o‘â€" clock and is now about as high as it was at any time during the day, but therais very little ico floating. It is thought, however that all the damage has been done that is likely to occur in this vicinity. Glenmorris, Paris, and Brautford, which usually suffer more or less from the Grand River spring floods, were notified by telegraph to be on the lookout for it this morning. BRIDGE CARRIED AWAY Al BRESLAU, At Bridgeport the results of the flood were almost appalling. For over twelve hours the lowâ€"lying portion of the town skirting the river was under water. Thoss whose homes were deâ€" luged by water were Charles Smith, Mrs. Burkholder, John Ladd, Thomas Underwood, Philip Svricker and Mrs. Jobhn Hollinger. The old brick blackâ€" smith shop on the river was underâ€" mined and collapsed with a crash. The main street of the town was flsoded with ico and refuse. The oldest resiâ€" dents of the village say the flood was without precedent. The gully bridge at Breslau was carâ€" ried away by Sunday afternoon‘s flrod and the little village thrown into a state of great excitemont and anxiety. Owing to its high location, however, very little damage was done to personâ€" al property there. Many of those from the country who attended Sunday School in Breslau Eunday afternoon were unable to return home on account of the break in the bridge. Waterploo Goun ALMOST A PANIC AT BRIDGEPORT, THE FLO0D. Live Stock for Britain. HEAVY LOSSAT GALT %ï¬iéle, Thursday, March 17, i1898 â€"Page 4 Marrntoxtat â€"A very protty weoâ€" ding took place ab the residence of Mr. L. Powell, Wallenstein, on Wednesday afternoon last, it being the marriege of his daughter, Vinz, to Mr. Hugh Mc Culloch of this place, eldest son of the late â€"R McCualloch deseased, former proprietor of the woollen and grist mills. Rev. Curningbam, Presbyterian pastor of this place, tied the ruptial knot. After partaking of m feast of dainties specially prepared for the ocâ€" casicn, the bappy couple were driven to Berlin to board a train en route for some porot of interest, as a wedding‘ trip. We cannot enter into details (which we would be pleased to do) as we have been but slightly informed, neverthele:s, we here take the opporâ€" tunity of extending our beartiest conâ€" gratulations and wishing Mr. ard Mrs McCulloch & long and prosperous married life. The small bridge (which was only builb two years ago) stood the flood unâ€" til 6 30 o‘clock Sunday morning. The icoe came rushing against it with such force and the water being so high car ried it down on Mr, Tilt‘s flats where it Mr. Fisbher and family moved out of their house some time ago taking Mr. Tult‘s stock along and it was very fortunate for them that they did as the water arose to & depth of about two feet in the house and throe foet in the stables. The damasgeto Mr. Tilt‘s farm is very great as every fencs on the farm is torn to pieces and the land badly washed. Mr Schweitzor‘s spring house and watering trough floated dowu the river and Mr, Blaechke‘s slaughter bouse upset. Tux Froop â€"The Grand River beâ€" gan to show it« power again on Saturâ€" day last and the flood was much more disastrous than the lasbt one as it resulted in the loss of our small bridge and considerable of the railway track washed away. _ Fences, strawstacks, trees and even buildings were carried down stream, _ O wing to the water rising so very rapidly Mr. ‘Tremain and family vacated their house ou Saturday and at the highest point the water reached nearly a foob high on the first floor. _ Carpets and several other articles had to suffer as a result of this. Party.â€"Oa Thursday night last, Miss Nellie Lackner entertained about thirty of her friends of this village and community, ab the home of her parents in a very pleasant and creditable manâ€" ner. The young people enjoyed themâ€" selves thoroughly in playing games, ia social chat and singiog, until about midnight, when they were served with l it ch,of which allbeartily partcok. Th: remainder of the eveniog was spent in a somewhat like manner as the foreâ€" part, until two o‘clock, when all deparâ€" ted for their respective homes, highly delighted with the pleasant evening they had spent, and also extending their heartiest thanks to Miss Lacknor and her parents for the kind reception they had given them. Tor J amn.â€"Our citizans were considâ€" erably excited on Sunday when the ice jim crossed the slide at the dam and consequently caused the river to overâ€" flow its banks, so that the flits were covered with water. _ Many of the large cakes were deposited on the road, de:â€" laying traffic for a few hours, but willâ€" ing hands soon cleared a passage and to day (Monday) the water has fallen and everything is in working shape again. .... Owing to the inclemency of the weather there were no services in the U. B. OChuich here on Sabbath mornâ€" ing. ... The river is very high here at present. Some familics could use boats to get around in their coallars. ... Mrs. Hy Lutz gathered some pansy blossoms in the garden last week. Spring was at our door last week but it is feared that this cold wind will drive it away again for a spell. ... Miss Maggio Sane Johnson, a former resident of this place, has we bave been informed emâ€" barked on the sea of matrimony with a very estimable young man, whose name we have been unable to procure, Their many friends_wish them a smooth and prosperous journey on their matrimonia) embatkment . . . . About twenty or more of the men and youths of this vicinity could be seen coming from all directions last Woednesday afternoon, wending their way, laden with saws and axos, to the home of Mr.John W. Meriam. On reaching there thsy mado a_ vigorâ€" ous attack on the large wood pile in the back yard, The buzz of the saw and the axeman‘s stroke fell pleasantly on the ear for a few hours, when the wood being all sawed and split and piled up, they all went home well pleased, knowing thab they had engagâ€" ed in a very neighborly and kindly act. e AcErvyirxEg Lignts â€"Mr. George Wettlaufer, general merchant, is having an acotylene lighting plant put into bis store and privateresidence. When completed it will be quite an improveâ€" ment to lamps, and will probably in duce the other merchants and business men of our village to follow his examâ€" ple. PrErsonars. â€"Mr. Robt. More lefb on Saturday for Kirkton, where he will spend the summer.â€"Mr. W. F. Babb, of Linwood, occupied the Methodist pulpib on Sunday afternoon.â€"Mr. and Mrs. T. Stone and Messr:. Louis Dentâ€" inger and Joe. Kuntz | f6 on Tuesday afternoon last for the Prairie Province We wish them all every suce s in their western home. Mrs. J.W. Meriam who has been inâ€" disposed for some time is now on the mend. â€" Waâ€"hope to hear of her speedy recovery ... Miss â€" Maggie Brandon has gone to Galt . . .. Two ladies to the north have been disposing of prize perâ€" fame packages in this neighborhood. Look out for the sweet scented violets. They are on hand very carly this year ... . Miss Nettie Holman has returned to her home in Berlin after a week‘s visit with the Misses Hilborn, Preston road . ... Miss Lane from near Waterâ€" loo is staying at Mr. Jacob Shantz‘s HAWKSVILLE FREZEPORT. BLAIR. now lies badly damaged. About fiftecn minutes later the ice jiam in the river bed gave way but began to rise aga n towards evening and was very high during the night and Morday morning. Quite anumber of electric light poles on the Preston road were borne down, and Preston people were obliged to do without electric lights on Sunday night. The Gravd Trunk have a large steff of workmen at work on the track and we expect to sse the trains running reguâ€" larly again again about Wednesday or Thursday, Handreds of prople flocked to our village to witnrss the sight on Sunday and Monday. The most important part of the sale was the shorthorn herd, one of the oldest established herds in the province,. As many of the leading breeders were Oneof the most extensive siles of farm stock and implements ever held in this vicinity took place at the farta of Mr. James Hunter, Alma, ou Wedâ€" nuesday, â€" March 8th. _ Oo:.veyances were at the station to meet «!I traing, all of which returned well fiiled with stock men from all over the Dominion as well as across the lines. _ The foreâ€" noon was occupied in sellicg farm imâ€" plements. Lunch was se ved at noon, Ia the afternoon two fiss Clydesda‘s sallions were so‘d at good prices and several fine brood mares. PERrsoNArL.â€"Miss Buckberrough of Waterloo, is the guest of Miss Lida Bowman.â€"Mr. Joe Unger is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. W.Hilborn. â€"Miss Rudell of Berlin, is visiting her sister, Mrs. John McNally.â€"Rev. Mr. Mcâ€" Nally occupied the pulpib of the Mennâ€" onite church on Sunday evening last. The orchestra, which was composed of members from Conestogo aad Winrâ€" terbourne, gave several selections and were warmly encored. _ Miss Hamilton of Winterbourne gave a very good solo, while Mr. and Mrs, Hurst favored the audience with a duett. Miss Nellie Snider and Miss Millard gave very well chosen readings, which wers heartâ€" ily applauded. The Conestogo Gl e Club s:ng "Die Wackt am Rhei." in a manner that delighted ab least t‘ : Gorâ€" man part of the audience. A mnistior of thaoks was given to Messrs. Hilborl and Mc Millan for the instructive and able addresses. The meeting clos d at about 10 30 with the singing of © God Save the Queen." _ _ Messrs. McMillan of Stratford and Hurst of Conâ€"stogo gave very good suggestions on how to make rural life pleasing enough to counteract the tenâ€" dency of young people to migrate to the cities and towns. Mr. W. Hilborn again spoke, giving the best methods of planting and caring for a strawberry plantation, in a brief but very able and thorough manâ€" nor. Successful Meeting at Conestogo â€" Able Addresses by Messrs. McMilâ€" lan and Hilborn and a Number of Local Men. Tae North Waterloo Farmers‘ Instiâ€" tute held a very successful mecting on the afternoon and evening of March Ttb, at Schweitzor‘s Hall, Conestogo. Tho hall was well filled in the afterâ€" noon and packed in the evecing by an apprecia‘ive arid ence. At the evening seasion tbhere wers muvsic and enterâ€" tainment, besides the speeches The other government delegate, Mr. McMillan, Seaforth, next gave his view on "Clover Raising," and spoke very ably on the subject. Ho also answered several ~irquiries on corn raising and kindred matters, to the satisfaction of all who were interestcd. Mr, McMillan slaims that clover is beneficial as & crop, because the length of the rout draws up the fertilizing qualities of the soil that are too deep down for other plants to reach. Also the clover roots are a good fertilizer in themselves. This speaker was ssked the best method of disposing of corn stubble after the stalks were removed. He said that if the stalks were cut as close to the ground as they should be, the stubble will not interfere, This interestinog and instructive speech closed the afternoon session. This wos opened by anâ€" address of welcome, read by Mr. P. H. Harper, which was followed by a very accoptâ€" able paper on ."Forestry" from Mr. J. Wilkinson of Winterbourne. This speaker gave it as his iCcea, that thke countbry is now suffering from the effects of the destrustion of the forest. He strongly advocates the planting of sbhade trees on and around the farm, such being both useful acd decorative. Ho also :reâ€"ommended the planting of evergreen hedges aloag fields and orchards to act as windbreaks, and protection of trees. The afterncon session was opened by an address given by the viceâ€"President, Mr. Dovitt, followed by A. B. Camp: bell, V. S., on "Lumpy jaw in Cattle." Dr. Campbell had a "lump," which be displayed to the audience. He gave as a causo of the disease, a germ that is found in straw. _ It may be cured if promptly attended to and is not infecâ€" tious. The next speaker on the proâ€" gramme was Mr. Klinck of Elmira, who in an able and exbaustive manner, gave his ideas on "Cream saparation by centrifagal Force" This was followed by Mr. L Stauffer, Waterloo, whose ability as a speaker at meetings of this kind is so well known. He spoke very ably on "The business and financial side of Farming," giving as his views the fact that if a farmer is not successâ€" ful, the fault is, in most cases, due to the man and not to the profession. Mr, W. M. Hilborn of Leamington, next spoke on "Blsck Heart in Fruit Trees. He had with him samples of trees affected in this way, and described the disease in its various phases. Mr. Hilborn claims that in many cases the trees so affected were bought at the nurseries, and strongly advised any buyer to cut up a tree out of the stock and examine ib carefully, and if he finds it effected not to take the trees. FARMERS‘ INSTITUTE Extensive Stock Sale EVENING SELSION, Eiuiza Brown died at Woodstock, aged 112 years. Heo had been a slave in Virginia, Thursday and Friday, March 24th and 25th. ez es wS â€" > : itx am td S T ap s# t3 tÂ¥ > f * s â€" a O G § 3y 5 a G G O ko a C 9 59 HE a 3 y bes x Je a a @ $s & 2s 8 9L 8 . y 64 es o R 8 B 5 5 s B is aa B m o 5 h B t5e B B @ BB B B R ; E i § B A 18 . a % : A W R is f R # i A BV B B 8 A A Es a a s o k B a 2 8 3 2 H m ta a ® i8 â€" Bs &A h § F1 6 a a hss a k a A aA m 6 m o 4 & 2 aa i iA o & ns ds o a uks Aua E We extend a cordial invitation to the Ladies of Wat: Country to attend. Our stock will this season be much la than ever. This department, this season, is under the abli who is a thorough Milliner in all its Branches. Thorefore you. Remember the day and da‘e. We will also show a ing in price from $1.50 to $12.00. Deceased, who was in his 94 h year, was a native of Germany, but during the greater part of his long life had reâ€" sided in Eogland. Fe was one of the founders of the Plymouth Brethren,and the head of what is known as the Mulâ€" lenite section. _ He was, however, best known for his life of prayer ia connecâ€" tion with the famous orphanays,. Every stone of the Homes he used to state, was the result of prayer; every particle of timber was the result of prayer; for be had never asked a single human beâ€" ing in the wide world for the £116,000 which the buildings alone cost. Year after yearnow for 64 years, he hbad bsen guing on in that way, without asking for a shilling. In this way ho had obtained more than £1,400,000. Also special for this week direct importation of 300 picces L $6.00 per pair. _ Must be seen to be appreciated. Just arrived Brussel Carpet. _ No better value to be had anywhere. present the bidding was brisk and good prices were realized. 31 females sold at an average of a little over $94 per head while seven bulls sold at an averâ€" age of $120 or a total of 38 animals at nearly $100 per head. A fine flock of 40 Shropshire sheep averaged about $15 per head and Berkshire pigs sold at good pricâ€"s. The proceeds of the sale were up wards of $7,000. Mr. Hunter desorves credit for the fine condition of his stock as do also Messrs. Ingram and Hefferâ€" man who so ably wielded the hammer. com. Black Worsted Confirmation SuitsZbound and got up in the very latest style. Sizes 26 to 32 at special prices. The Nonagenarian Founder of the Ashley Down Orphan Homes Near Bristol, England. London, March 10. â€"George Muller, the Philanthropist, is dead. At our notion counter. Ask to see them.. The best Skirt Binding we know and we know them all. Durable Waterproof and Neat beyond all others. _ We are glad to show them because we can confidently recommend them. We have been for years ahead of alil Compet tors in this department. _ This year more than usual. _ We buy Dress Goods in large quantities for Cash. Consequently buy them as near right as possible. (Our output or sales in this department is alone a large busiâ€" ness. Cords to select from ; also at all times a full stock of Linings and Trimmings. SPECIAL FOR Miss McKay of Montreal, will de GROFF & HYMMEN . Dress Goods â€" Dress Goods Wednesday and Thursday, March 23 & 24 bBricker & Dickbel. ‘Lip and Tube‘ Bias Dress Binding SPRINGOPENING GEORGE MULLER IS DEAD. Our Millinery Opening will take place on King Street Come One, Come All, To THE GREAT CORNER STORE SPRINGâ€"SPRING Saturday, March 26th. Thursday, March 24th _ Friday, March 25th 4 o o o & o o o o P i DOMINION HOUSE monstrate the superior advantages of The PROTECTION n to the Ladies of. Waterloo, Borlin anl Sirrouidinz l this season be much larger, more stylish and Cherp»r season, is under the able Management of Miss Civer ts Branches. Therefore we are confident she will pleass e. We will also show a nice line of Spring Capes rungâ€" Miss Mattie Foulds of Sarnia, left for Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday, whore she will be marâ€"ied to Mr, Wm. Steed, a prominent mining expert and sup>rintendent of mines at Johannes: burg, j most wonderful woman of ths century. Over a huadred beautiful portraits of the Erentell: woman known, with biographical sketches, Snap for canvassers. LINSCOTT COMPAXN Y, Toronto A] few good men for canvassing o1 yearly salaries, book. Discussas flï¬glï¬as_e' s of the subject, Conâ€" tains "The Life and Work of Miss Willard,‘ the AGENTS ; "Woman" is the titlo of our new We wish to draw your attention to & few lines of book: of which we have a lerge stock on handl such as Starks‘ Handbuch, Lutheran Gesangbuch, [New Testament, revised version, Bibles, Blank Books, school books and also MAGAZINES &c. Munsey, _ McClure‘s, Scribner‘s, â€" Century, Demorest, Delineator, New York Weekly, Saturday Night, Family Story Paper, etc. Anything not in stock may be had in a short time after ordering. TERMS CASH AND PRICES RIGHT Martin Bros, \C©BOOKS (SUCCESSORS TO A.LKUMPF}) Waterloo, Ont. THE LINSCOTT COMPANY TORONTO. WANTED Laca Curtains from 50s to 1 25 pi.ces Tapesiory and Berlin.