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 •P!P!WW»!fl8T?l«i||!|fBEip»5n^9S»!i!?|F'^7^ 1 m. J in' V: -,' 1: ift «• '-S I r 'I i1 fl f -• til I ill- " Tbe Standard. MABKDALE JULY 2. 1885. IRISH LAKE PIC-NIC. The ninth anunal pic-nie, under the auspices of the R. 0. Churches of Priceville and Glenelj: was held on Thursday last and was largely attend- ed, about 900 having entered the gate. The above lake is situated five miles south of Markdale, and covers about 80 acres of lan^, 55 of which is on the property of Eev. Father Cassin. Th« lake lias neither inlet or outlet. Trout has been put into the lake, but with- out favorable results. Father Cassin's residence (a fine brick) is situated at the West end of the lake in a beautiful location, and everything about the premises is very tasty and kept "in applepje order." This annual pic- nic 13 looked forward to with great interest, and though there is no great attraction, it is always attended by large crowds of people. A large danc- ing platform is erected and is greatly enjoyed by young and old. Parks Bros, string band was in attendance furnishing music which could not be surpassed perhaps in the province. Their string band richly deserves the popular name it has for music oi a high order. The dinner was up to its usual high standard and was partaken of by some 700. The usual games Avere contested with the following result Foot Race, 100 yardsâ€" 1st, D. Mc- Cormick; 2nd, E. Sproule, Throwing Heavy Stone â€" 3 st, James Campbell 2nd, M. Beaton. liuuuing Jump â€" ist, E. Sproule 2ud, D- McDonald. Standing Jumpâ€" 1st, Jas. Tryan 2utl, Mr. Clark. The most exciting circumstance of the day was however the voting for a Gentleman's Travelling Dressing Case. W. J. McFailand and J. R. Trimble, Loth merchants of Markdale, were the choseu candidates. The case was handsome morocco bound, and con- tained hair brush and combs, tooth brushes, soap, soap tray and scent bottle, razor, pen knife, nail pici£ and file, boot buttouer and mirror, all fine material. The canvass was spirited and excitement ran high, resulting in a victory for Mr. Trimble by some .500 votes. Everything passed oft orderly. The weather was somewhat threatening, but continued dry. GREAT SALE of mfwrnrmw**************** THE BRIGHT SIDE. Look on the bright side. It is the right side. The times may be hard, hut it wi'I make them no easier to wear a gloomy and sad countenance. It is the sunshine and not the cloud that gives beauty to the flower. There is always before or around us that which should cheer and fill the heart with warmth and gladness. The sky is blue ten times where it is blaek once. You have troubles, it may be. So have others. None are free from them; and, perhaps it is as well that none should be. They give shiew and tone to life, foititude and courage to man. That would be a dull sea, and the sailor would never acquire skill.where there is nothing to disturb its surface. It is the duty of everyone to extract all the happiness and enjoyment he can within and without him and above all, he should look on the bright side. What, though things look a little dark? The lane will turn, and the night will end in broad day. In the long rein the great balance rights itself. What appeirs ill becomes well -;-that which appears wrong, right. Men are not always to hang down tiieir heads or lips, or those who do, only show that they are departing from the paths of true common sense and nght. There is more virtue in one sunbeam than in a whole nation (^ g]oom. Therefore we repeat, look OP the bright side. Cnltiyate all that ia warm and genial â€" not the cold •ti4 x«^ilsiT«i the dark and aunose, W. KIOXJ Having decided to give up Business, is now offering his his immense stock of SHELF HEAVY HARDWARE, PAIIITS, OILS, GUSS, c, AT COST. This 18 a genuine plearing out Sale. Call early and secure Bargains. TKr. KZOTja-iEa:^ SIGN OF THE BIG AXE. 240-53 WALTEK'S FALLS. We bad a pleasant drive, together with our esteemed townsman, W. A. Brown, Jeweller, on Monday last to Walter's Fails. The atmosphere was cool and bracing. The farmers along the way on the various divisions were doing statute labor, greatly improving the road; yet, for the time being, rendering them unpleasent to drive over. Walter's Falls is indeed a picturesque village and many of the buildings therein are neat, well painted and the surroundings made pleasant by shade trees, giving the place a pleasing and homelike aspect. Bev. Mr. Pepper kindly drove us out on the town Une between Holland and Euphrasia, when about a quarter of a mile North we struck the corner of four townships viz, Holland, Euph- rasia, Sydenham, and St. Vincent^ then about another quarter mile north a beautiful landscape is in view the ravine below the falls widens and ihe stream empties into Big Head river some four miles north. The view is from a very elevated position and the scenery one of the most superb we have yet witnessed. This road (the town line) strikes the Georgian Bay near Woodford, which is halfway between Owen Sound and Meaford. On onr return to the village we took in the sights of the more immediate vicinity and afterwards dined at Walter's Falls Hotel, which is now kept by our, old friend Mr. T. Tuck. Mrs. T. still maintains her reputation for keeing a '-good table," and between the apetizing effects of driving, and elevating influence of the landscape scenery; friend B. and myself enjoyed the good, things provided by nine host correspondingly. We returned to Markdale well satisfied with our after- noon oguting. DOMINION DAY AT EOCKLYN. Dominion Day was celebrated at Bocklyn in right royal style. A large *rowd was in attendance to witness the horse races a-nd games and sports, while the concert at night was well patronized and gave general satisfac- tion. We will give full particulars with prizea awarded next week. DOMINION DAY AT TON. FLESHER- A large gathering attended the Flesherton sports on Wednesday, The "bill of the play" was well carried out. Tlie garden party at the residence of J. W. Armstrong, Esq., was largely attended, also the concert m the Presbyterian Church. Full particulars net week. The thirteenth number of the (lana- dian Pictorial and Illustrated War News is just to hand. It contains the follow- ing illustrations On Line of March, (illustrating the noble Bed Men's idea of a fair division of labour) Sketches from Battleford and Vicinity, famish- ed by Mr. W. D. Smith the Hospi- tals at Saskatoon, from a Sketch by Edmond E. King, M. D., Asst. Surgeon, Field Hospital Corps, Battleford Portraits of interest Camp of the Princo of Wales' Begiment at the txhibition Groands, from a Sk»tcb by Mr. F. N. Boxer; the Bridge that the Queen's Own Bifles built over the Battle Eiver, from a Sketch by Corporal Davis, Governor- General's Foot Guards. Also a fine two-page BupT^ement, being a Map showing uosition of Troo^is at the Beetle. of Batoche, by two members of the Mrveyors' latelligenfe Corps and £4«a d Hanlan's Narrow Escape from Drowning, in Toronto Bay, June 18th, 1885, from sketches by our Special Ar^t, based on pa«oiial ioformaiinu. Ttie P»P«i' "^1 " IS cents pw cc^y, oblaiaaMe ^om kteai boolaellas NoncK.â€" We wish it distinctly understood that we do not hold onraeWes responsib'e for th« opim^ns expressed by our correspondents ^ibemia.' To the Editor of ilie STANDiBD. In two recent issues of the Flesher- ton Advance the editor of that paper flrew the attention of his readers to my name, coupled with the above dis- tinguishing title. It IS not my line writing for the press, neither do an intelligent public care for reading, much less paying for a paper that has weekly recourse to publishing little fudge or what is purely personal mat- ters between neighbors in the Advance. While seeking to make capital, is, by his strong personalities and ill bred intrusions, assuredly making many enemies, which is telling and will tell yet stronger against the subscription list of that paper. It is his custom to deal in rubbish that his contempor- aries around here will not stoop to, and many of his subscribers say they are disgusted with the paper. This is probably, the dullest season for news, and his apetite still voracious with no more editors to chew up, or to wrangle with no more horses to be driven with forks, no wood thieves around Flesh- erton to b«j published in fact being completely stranded, he makes his way to Priceville to pick up some scraps. Why I should have been selected as a subject for his revenge, is only known to himself. I have long withstood- his temptijag me to take his paper, which may indeed be the cause of all his spleen against me, but I consider my- self none the looser by adhering to my resolution not to become a subscriber, if it is because I haye a little of the good old Irish brogue on my tongue, I admit it all, but I wonder at a man making light of the country that he ate his first potato in. I say contempt on the man that would report his native land and as the Adaiancty remarks, I did learn my trade there, where they make good mechanics, and I mighi add editors too, who are not incapable, who have never cast in Iheir teeth, by other papers, that they are not able to write their own editorials. If indeed the Advance has nothing more to charge me with, I cheerfully assent; it in only the spirit of malice and un- gentlemanly feeling that actuates him. Michael Beilby. Priceville, June 17, '85. FIcsltertoBi. of Among the Chnrches. The first anniversary Services the Presbyterian Church here was held in that church on Sabbath last. The Eev'd. Mr. McAlpine of Chats- worth occupied the pulpit morning and evening and delivered two verv practical and interesting sermons. The Eev. Mr. McDowell deUvered his farewell sermon to a very large audience in the Methodist Church on Sabbath evening last. The Baptist friends of this viciniiy have secured the services of a pastor the summer months and held their first service in the Town Hall oa Sab- bath morning last. The Mightly Meetings of the Gospel Ai-my attract large crowds to the Methodist church every evening. A deep interest la taken in the meeting by christians of the different demcn- atiens. The brick work pushed forward on briek block. is being rapidly Mr. Hurds new Mr. Jas. Bleakleys new dweUine on Church St.. is now fast approach- ing completion. vis- Our boys of the base baU oJub wa- ited Smghampton on Tuesday last and played with the oluS of that yU- lage, but got mther badly beaten.thev ^W"^.i^*^ "tori match when thej nt^\ to make it Berkeley. From a correspondent. Our village is thriving, and a num- ber of buildings are being erected. The hum of the saw-mill and ring of the blacksmith's hammer is our chief music. Wha* might have been a sad affair happened near here last week. A neighbor was running off litoe for plastering, and after running the full of the vat he turned about to put on his vest and lost his balance, falling into the vat of fresh lime liquid on his back, but was rescued by one who was near. He has the putty coat yet to get. Thos. Lackey lost a fine mare recently. She got her leg broken by a kick fjom her mate. The living one is new raismg her deceased mate's colt together with her own. Mr. James Wright sends to Mark- dale cheete factory from, 115 to 130 lbs. of milk per day from four cows. Who can beat this W. J. Lackey's naill is doing good work. He is sellmg good hemlock lumber for $5.50 per thousand feet. OWMk Sonnd. (From on oeeasional correspondent.) Weather y«ry changeable. day was tetf warm and Sunday »,, very cold, sb much that overcoJ! were called into requisition. Steamer AfAa6asca left oft time with large number passengers andlatj, cargo of freight. Steamer hlberta arrived on tim with 50 first, second-class paggen* gers, 20,000 bush, wheat, 6 cars flo^, 1 CM sack wheat, 8 cars liuseed oil a tons mdse. The excursioK whicli will leave here for CoUingwood on the 1st July u steamer Campema, will be a succeis A yardman in C. P. E. yards hetj lost one of bi» fingers wlule couplL cars Saturday night last. The Catholic church picnic \yilli)j held here on the 1st July. Weather permitting a grand day's sport is ex- pected. DEPEND UPON IT. You can depend upon Hjgyai Ts Yellor Oil AS a pa» reliever in rheumatism, neur- algia and ali" painful and inftammatoiy com. plaints. IV Aot only relieves but cures. Meatord Road. {F^-om o^ir corre.tfotidgnt.): Barn Raising. â€" Mr. John HoUey raised his frame barn last week, which was attended with the usual noise seasoned with profanity, and as usual one side came out ahead. Lecture. â€" Dev. D. C. McDowell lectured in the Wesley Chuich, his subject was "What a Canadian saw in Europe." Those who were absent missed a treat. Our Annual S S. ^Picnic wiU be held on the 7th July. Farewell. â€" Rev. Mr. McDowell preached his farewell sermon, here last Sunday, lÂ¥alters Falls. Trcm OW: ovin Corres£andent^ Leafy June, fresh, fragrant, balmy, most dehghtful month of all the year. 0, that thou could'st stay with us six months instead of one, but as well might we wish for the continuance of youth, which, alas, departs al) too soon and leaves us on the bleak shore, bereft of the capacity for enjoyment that alone makes life valuable. "Sonae in life's winter may toil to discover Means of procuring a weary del^ rd be a butterfly, living a rover. Dying when fair things are fading away." Progress is still the motto hpne. Mr. John Walters has put up an addi- tion to his barn of greater dimensions than the original building. The fine new blacksmith' shop he- longmc to Dr^JJfil^an is finished and in full blast, and Is run by D. ^^L_BiQfi5, brothers-m-Jaw to the Doc- tor, so that there are now three smid* dies in Walter's Falls, proving con- clusively that our village is well patron- ized by the farming community. It is now two weeks since Mr. Jas Mower led to the hymeneal altar Miss Flora Freeman, eldest daughter of Mr. Freeman, miller, and immediately after, the happy couple left for New- market and last week Mr. James Wickham and Miss D. Pattot:^, ali of this place, were also jomed m Ihe holv bonds of wedlock. The news of Glatlstone's defeat did pot cause much agitation here. An mdividual named Stitt was the only one that seemed to be celebratinff the triumph of the Jones, but who at last became so excited that he had to be ducked lo the mill pond and then pla;ed m the lockup, these means be- iHg thought necessary to try to coed the ardour of his enthasiaam. Money market striiigent hew. D«- mand farm excess ofeupply HEiCDACHft.' â- tnnteWf,- ^(â- mMm^iJl » «u«oraeroo nine of fbe C«i.da PMBliyfarti, wiKltrt3^!S-S 5 Never "Voo Old to marry. John Hempshire, of this city, whc has seen the frosts of eighty-four wmters, became tired of single-blessed. ness and joined the Benedicts a kv days ago by taking unto himself a wife, in the person of Mrs. Maria L. Wheeler, also of this city, who has carefully observed the change in fashion of spring bonnets for the past seventy six years. It is understooi that the happy couple will not take Horace Greeley's advice and "go west and grow up with the country," but will make their homes here. Notices of, Births, Mamages, and Deatht,, twetnty five cents. T BIRTHS^ BicHARDS. â€" In Markdale on the 26tli June, the wifa of Mr. Chas. /Richards of a son. marrIages MowEK â€" Pbeemak â€" By Eev. J. Pepper, on the 18th June, Mr. James Mower to Miss Flora Freeman both of Walter's Falls. Ptolomew-^Doslop â€" On the 3(1 June, by Rev. Mr. McLaren, Mr. Geo. Ptolomewof Holland, to Miss Dunlop of Euphrasia. WiCKHAH â€" Patton â€" On the 15th June, bj- Eev. Mr. Pepper, Mr. James Wicchamto Miss D. Patton, both of Walter's Falls. Stpheb â€" ^Lggan,â€" At the residence of the brides mother St. Vincent, by Eev. A. Wilson. Mr. R. Sypher of Allenford to Miss. H. Logan of Markdale. DEATHS FosTBR â€" In Williamsford on the 28th inw; infant son cf Mr; Hv Foster, merchant. Parket pj^^rt^* MAJtiKDALE. Fall Wheat.... «0 80 Spring Wheat 78 Barley 50 Peas 55 Oats 29 Butter 10 Eggs 10 Apples 50 Potatoes 30 Hay 00 Pork 5 00 Flour 3 75 Wool 17 %\\l^iMls, to $C8o to m to C7 to 58 to 12 to 00 to 75 to 30 to 12 00 to 5 00 to- 4 25 to 18 «!• wtM Of Bat%k Mood Jttenu ..^- V MAR KD ALE. â€" -THIS NEW Patent Process Flouring Mill' Is now completed at great expense*, on the IVIost .AJt»I*ROVED plans, and with the best ma- chinery manufactured, mak- ing it, in every sense of the term, "« Model Hill." 1 am therefore in a position to dve the pubhc a SUperi^^ IrHcIt of Flour. A fair trial respectfully so- licited and I have no fear bu^ the result will be eminently satisfactory. Cash paid for good hard Wii^^ IS*':Pi©ur, Bran, Shorts.et^* ^tc, for sale wholesale retaiU „, IHIIS PLEWES, David Stonebi Utcbie, former Saturday mor {Manitoba, wbei settling on his toes to join her \em all success new surroi Saturday mornii an engine on ieiton Station oj Ithe latter gave i pset and jcomp] itable and engii ^rked all day Su: 3(1 up to about t [onday before tb fed. The engiueei but luckily can ap "right side u) a-table will have L â€" Jle.sbertou A bcond time the al ped the same trie PtoroftheFleshf aer last week oi '^tionoftbeside^ "^- â-  '-â- ^.'aaagafe^-i