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 'i\ i If jl M f â- â- ;ir Aim i^nf Amerioan papers have the news from Ottawa that American specalat- • ors are negotiatint; with the Canadian tftovernment for the purchase of i^Stsveral Islands m the St. Lawrence 'between Brockville and Gananoque. They propoee starting aummer resorts next season. â€" i^rom New York comes a curious proposition tor the solution of the over- producting problem. Governor Hill proposes to make Saturday a legal holiday and thus reduce the working capacity of all the working classes by onesixth. He would liaye five days of labor, one day of fecreacion, and one day of reUgious observance in every week. This would also eflfec- tually solve the Saturday half-holiday question. â€" Two North- West Towns, Portage La Prairie and Minnedosa, borrowed so freely during the "boom" that now when things have got down to hard pan, they find themselves in financial straits and have adopted the expedient of dissolving their municipal govern- ment and telhng their creidi tors to col- lect their claims. This i simply repud- iation audit will seriously hurt the credit of all Nor th- West municipalities â€" The Statistical Abstract and record just issued by the Dominion Depart- ment of Agriculture looks the most practically useful blue book published by the Dominion Government. It is a compilation of useful figures and facts with refrence to the areas, history, Governments, population, produce, finances, commerce and general statis- tics of Canada. It contains in a handy form information published in greater â-  detail in the other Departmental Re- ports. Yearly editions are promised. â€" At the Methodist Conterence a • communication from the Anglican Provincial Synod announced the appointment of a committee to confer with similar committees appointed by the religions bodies as to the pos- sibility of a union of the Protestant churches in Canada, was warmly applauded. The idea has also been cordially endorsed from the pulpit bj' eminent Congregational and Presby- terian ministers. What one of these pronounced to be one of the first essen- tials to a union, f, e., a strong desire to exist. It is estimated ia^ Chicago that half of the wheat crop raised east of the Rockies this year has already gone forward, and with the best effect oh the trade of this country. The reason assigaedjfor this unusually early move- ment 18 that the large number of pro- ducers whp held on to their grain last year lost money by so doing, and de- termined not to be caught again. It was a needed lesson. The farmer wlio holds on for rising price generally burns his fingers, and at the same time checks the natural flow to the volume of trade. He cannot afford to gamble m his own wheat â€" to bet on highor prices â€" for the previous exchange gamblers can rake off his pile every time. " accommodation to tarmers and others, who prefer making their purchase in daylight. The above reasons appear quite plausible, and worthy of consideration. What say our mer • chants? ^â- P^ © ar r ^pandanx)^* EARLY CLOSING. The end of the term for the e^rly closing of stores has arrived and now â-  some of the darks pertly remark tbat, "the fall and winter months is the pro- per time for early closing," giving the following reasons â€" That there is but little shopping done during late hours; that it encourages loafing in tlie stores; that the young people thus kept in until a late hour are deprived of an opportunity of improving tJieir minds, by night schools, reading, Sic, ahd furthermore, that it is a grent waste of fuel and light to the proprietors "which would not be necessary in the •event of keeping open an extra hour NoTics. â€" ^We wish it distinctly understood that we do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents- Fleslierton. if'rom our oven correspondent. The annual Fall Exhibition of the East Giey Agricultural Society was held in this village on the 23rd and 24 inst during both days the weather was all that could be de- sired and thousands visited our enterprising village. Flags were hoisted at too mast and considerable bunting was displayed; ihe shops and business places had on their prettiest dress and everything and everybody bright and cheerful. The first day attendance on theExhibifion grounds was Binall;{the new feat ure this year of horse rating the firstday. so far as we have heard, didnotpiove to be a popular movement and if repeated, is Ukely to prove damaging to the fair. The second day at- tendance was good the gate receipts equal to that of former years alrottt 8200,00. The number of exhibits we thought not as large s on former years; from the exhibits a good idea can be obtained of the capabillities of Ihe country and the value of its products. The exhibit of this yeai did not do justice in that respect to the East Biding of Grey. On thk Field: â€" the Uve stock exhibits were very good â€" Ist Horses â€" Some fine an- imals were shown in the ring. Messrs Trimble Pickell showed some fine Draught Colts and brood mares (imported) which seemed to attract the attention of many. 2nd. Cattle, â€" ^In imported cattle, Durham. Devoirs anii Ayrshires, were exhibited by W. 0'Brine,R. OUiver and A. Camsâ€" 3rd Sheep â€" The display was small but very good quality, some very fine Leicesters, Shropshires and Cotswold were exhibited by W. J. Shepherd- son, T. Elhs and A. Cairns. 4th. Swine- Some fine breeds were exhibited, Suffolks by J. Holly and Berkshire by T. Ferguson and Siinson. 5th, Poultiy â€" The display was larf^e and contained some fine specimens of of the different varieties. Impliment and Carriages â€" The exhibit rather small. J. H. Herd showed some very fine work. In the Exhibition hall. â€" One entire side was set apart for ladle's fancy work, paintings, pencil and crayon work c. The other side lor grain, roots sewing machines, harness and other manufactured goods! the Centre was well fitted with Vegetables, Fruit, Flowsrs, c A magnificent display of Flowers were show by Jamesl5eecroft from the Flesherton green house. The north end devoted to dairy pro- ducts. Butter, Cheese, and honey. As one entered from the south the thing to please the eye was the very large and m gnifieent display of gold and silver ware and plated goods, especially that shown by our enter- prising Jeweler, J. G. Kusseil, ,of this village, of Gold and Silyer watches. Rings, Pins.sets and tine Plated goods far surpassed anything ever shown in this place before. W. A. Browu, Esq., Jewler of Markdale had also a tine display of goods in his line some valuable andpretty goods but He, did not secure as good a position as^is competior consequently his exhibit did not show tu as good advantage. Mrs. Bulmer's very fine collection of Photo's was proof positive that she waswell up in the Photographic Art. Fancy Work â€" Curtains, quilts, shirts, %eedle and ornamental work in great variety and would compare favorably with much larger and more prententious show The exhibits in worsted embroidery, braidiog in Cotton, Arrasine work. Ornamental needle work, and leather ornaments were well worthy of notice. Some choice wax flowers, showed by Mrs. Armstrong, and paintings by Miss Richardson and Miss Damude, all of this village were veiy tine and much admir- ed. Mr. Moffat of Markdale has few equals on scroll and ornamental wood work. His display attracted much attention. In Harness, Messrs J. Goidon and 1). Clay- ton each showed some very fine work. In Boots and Shoes W. Barnhouse showed some fine work. GsAiN. â€" The speciemens showed were very good in every respect, we did not think the display large. The sample of barley was much better than that of last. J, iirodie and T. Kells were the principal exhibitors in that grain. Some good samoles in Fall wheat weie shown. In Spring wheat the sample not so good Oats were plump and gooa, equal to anything shown in previous years, and Peas very choice surpassing for- mer years. Vegetablesâ€" In Potatoes a great vaiieiy shown, fifteen different kinds; the Early Rose seemed to be the favored. J. Fawcett of Euphrasia and James Ferris of Proton cariieu off the prizes, A few fine Tomatoes were shown, the display was small. Onions, Beets, mangles. Carrots, and Celery were shown in large quantifies. Fbuixâ€" In appiei a ^leat variety, some, good larfee specimens were showxi, Crab apples la abuudiuco. The show of pears, was small ulso that 01 (jrrapes, not so goodaud the latter rather inferior iu qaahty. Piums in abuudsce aua quamy gooa. Bbkxdâ€" Aljout last but not least, the staff of Uie. Home maue bread, the exhibits were aU good. Among tne dairy products there «aa some sweat Roll butter, and some very choice dairy mferkins also some we consider veryiwor. A hmitea quJity of h«me-made cLeese were ii0wu. surnd very fair. Now Air. Editor, no Ovuut thero was maqy tilings uunodceu by yourieporter, butyoa will pleaoe paruou uis Toutkanu mexperience. At the close of the exhibiuou «u tUe second day we were not able to be present to hear theoratoin from liie graua stand by the president of the SociHiy, Ml. T. Keha, consequently Are unable to report the same to yoti. Motes on fair uayâ€" Ine Brass iiaud played for the Laoies' Aid Society they looked well and play- eti well Constaoie Cooey did his duty well. I; IS sail the President made .» .fluent speech, thU tne Agr. Society moved a vote ox tnaiiks lor tne xnuid that there was uo bouy seen drouit on fair day. Flei^erton Stationlfor lorf of coal, in the act of assistiBBto dumt sone mn, was c«urW between the «ttpling,iiijwn« his Bpme and inflicting other tenriWe injones. The on- fortunate man was at ouoe ermed to a. Hannah's Hotel, Dr. Garter otthis pl««e was immediately Bummoned, bnt the "onerert iniurieB were beyond medieai remedy! he ftiased away in about ttaree hours. He re- gained conscious mitU the hwt. He laivee a wife and one child to mourn Ids aoss. Being a member of the Volunteer force, his remains were bud away with Mihtary honors on Saturday afternoon htst During the days of the fair the Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church here served dinner and held a Bazaar in the Town Hall the dinner was good and weu sarved. In the Bazaar the articles for sale were numerous, of various kinds and colors some very pretty things indeed. The Ladies received a very liberal patronage. They weU deserved it, for they engaged the services of our Brass Band for the entertainment of the public. Some very nice music was dipcoursed during the day. A grand concert, under the auspices of the above Society was given m the Town Hall on the evening of the 24, when a good programme, consistmg of vocal and instrumental music was gone through. Mr. Richardson, Esq., occupied the chair. Owng to the iUness of the Rev. Mr. Ayers the pulpit in the Methodist church was filled last Sabbath morning by J. P. Nichol- son, and in the evening by the Rev. Mr. Hosking of Markdale as the hour for service passed and Mr. Hosking had not arrived Rev. Mr. Ayers being able to be present bearing upon his staff and the desk commenced the service and had got fairly into, his Sermon when Rev. Mr. Hosking came, Mr. Ayers stopped and said "Now. that is short metre, I'll give you the balance some other tune." The Rev. Mr. Hosking entered upon his subject at once and deliver- ed a very interesting sermon. A very pleasant evening's entertainment and concert was held under the auspices of W. G. T. W. of this place in the Temperance Hall on Monday evening. The evening was very wet consequently there was not a very large turn out. Refreshments were served by the ladies' and a short and spicy program gone through; D/. Christoe iu the chaii. At the close of the entertainment Mrs. J. E. Moore, in a few well chosen words, presented A. R. Fawcett, Editor, with the badge of an honorary member in their Society, thanking him for the Ube of the columns of his paper in assisting them to push forward their good work.' The grain market is again booming in our town. Richardson Co. are again on the market and Mr. Hogg andothers are reported coming, so we notice theie will be keen com- petition in that line here. An â- 1 -.-f-j**?^' to Wlien yon -visit the Fall Show at vr aon't fail to call at the new BOOK STAnf»^j;PY ^^' «-â-  ^^ GOODS and WALL-PAPER Store, Reynolds' to the Mansion House, where you will see a full stock of the above goods. TO^S^SSI TOYS I To in great variety, Dolls all sizes and prices from 5 cents .^"' variety of Goods suitable for Birthday and other ^^ comprising Autograph and Photograph Albums n^^""" Cards, Vases, a splendid variety, Perfumery ' s f ^^^ Moustache and Tea Cups, Children's ' 13a; }?s. Mugs, Ladies' Leather from 50e. up, Violins, Accordians, Mouth Organs, Flutes, Writing Desks L A' Papeteries, c.. School bupplies in fall variety, also a aree^ " Drawing Utensils, Paint Boxes, Childs CompanionsT""""' AH the Fashion Journals not in stock obtained to or.U.. I A large stock of sheet music and music hooks kep" constant! ^^' First instalaient of wallpaper just to hand, oyer one thousa i five cents per Roll. " ' to 20 P« ceat 1 A stock pf Bibles and Psalms, secured at from 15 regular prices. Methodist, Presbyterian and Episcopal Hymn and Psalm Book â-  variety Don't fail to call. " DINSMOEE, Pron M/cf^KDALE To the Editor of the Stmudkud. Sib,â€" Who h£.s more people to please, or more master 3 than tne i^ibhc school master Evidently uo one. Tito mimat- er of the Gospel I think raoika next. They claim to have more, but the point is disputed, so let it remain lor the pre- sent,|that is not what I'm going to argue n'w. The teacher is beset one day by a parent who says "my boy is severely dealt vsith at school, he is a nervous boy, we have to humor at home, and I would like you to be lenient with him." Another says "How is it you show par- tiality in school, you threshed my boy yesterday and Jones' boy was just as much to blame as he was." Jones is the man who ownes the nervious boy. Again another says, "you dont thresh my boy enough, whenever he does what is wrong thresh him, and I'll thresh him when I get him home." However this class of parent is lamentablv too small. Now, a boy gets into mischief and in consequence gets "threshed," but it happens to be Jones' boy, by mistake as an ordinary teacher cannot keep in mind the advicex)f fifty or sixty parents. Jones comes down to the teacher (who is secure in the behef that he chastized the child of parent No. 2) demandmg fifteen min- utes of his time on the kings highway and he will "lam" him how to teach a child. Still another says "My boy Tom- my was not promoted at the last ex- anunation, how was that And when that unlucky teacher intimates in a kindly way that Tommy has not paid enough attention to his books or that Tommy's head is too thick for an idea to enter, that parent flies off at a tangent, and declares that his boy knows more than the teacher, and wants to fight. The naturaUy quiet or undecided teacher thinks he has mistaken his calling and ought to be a preacher or corpse or pro- bably a parent. A teacher who is any judge of human nature will in, say six months or a year become acquamted with the dispositions of the various pupils under his charge. But by this f tune he sees the school trustees have advertised for another teacher, and when he IS getting along very well with the pupils, takes this hmt that he has to leave, and so on m his next school, and so ^1^° ^e end of the chapter, who wont condescend to drop a tear over much tried and sorely aflBicted innocent and hardworking race. A. Hasbebn tland J„ !- Having erected and fitted up in every detail a Sash, Door and PlamF tory, containing all the latest and most approved machmerj eTenJ being new, I am now prepared to turn out ' Sash, Doors, BMs, Mouldings, Hollow Bii|| FRAMES, LATH, FENCE PICKETS, Sc, And everything needed in the building trade, in a manner second to noiiei»| Carsfidii, and haying engaged superior mechanics in eyery department, 1 1 would now reBpecttully solicit public patronage. Every Effort Made to fill Orders Promptl|.| PINE LUMBER Dressed and Undress Direct from North Shore, all sizes, on hand. Plain and Fancy Turning done.] Careful Attention to Orders from a Distance. 303 THOS. McNE^ WOOL! WOOL awuu Those having Wool to sell or manufacture, will find it to their adymtage to call at the FLESHERTON WOOLLEN -:- PACTOBY. The machinery being now in splendid working order, and baymgenj. a staff of competent hands, we are now busy manufacturing goods usaW kept in stock. Any custom work entrusted to us will J^^^^'^? P^^J careful attention, and done at reasonable prices. t^ DOi'T DAUi GIVE US A CALL. May 3rd, 1886. W, H. F-J^ESHER. LIVERY. GOOT ItIGS, V^i^ the yet Mew and Renewed Snbscrip. tion since last reporu B. Johnston, Markdale. (New) Jan 88 H. A. Harris, '• Aug 8i Ihos Wiggins, '• Jan 87.* C. A. McMiUan, Uandalk, Oct 86 J Erskiue, Bocklj n, Oct. 86 K.E. Hicks, •' Jan 87 J. W. Knott. Moderate Charges. SPECML ATTENTION TO CuMMtftw/iL TBAVELl^^^- Mathews' Old Stand, opposite Markdale House T ^- --,. and that W. A7iruwn naa a big auction sale of Waldies tuid jeweilei'jr after the iair. i^AXAixT IsJUBKu. â€"Un Thursday evaunir sujsmjci' umc, besides ooing a great j last. Mi. W. xtad^ey o: Ospcv, -whUeaE .pu a • tNew) Jan 87. Alios. SaiKent, Berkeley, Auk «7 John McDonald. Uhatswo.thf Jan 88 James HcMarrar. (New), Jan 87. and for all acute or chronSK, T^^J found m Dr. Fowlers Extract of wSd lSt«,i^ berrjr to be procured from Ji!-^^""'i FARM FOR SALE TH£ subseriber beiug u bad health, will 8eillot8704;71,2ndcon.,W.T..S.Boad, Holland 100 acres, 70 acres cleared and fenced with rails, 80 acres new seeded down there are two bearing orchards-rapples, pears, plums, cherries. and crabsâ€" choicest tond plenty of water log buildings 6 miles from Markdale, and I mile from Berkel^ station on C. P. R. Church, sdiool and post oflioe within a mile of place. Good neigh- bora. CaUxm or address WILLIAM E\9^ABT, „,-., Berkeje/ P. 0., four venis old. FOE A PAIR of Mules rising ^o^^â- ^. W» be sold for cash, or ou time ^PP'y*" JAMES DOPnS.^^p^ 315-18 __ -^"T 0A0 CUSTOM fXlHE su .bscriberbaymKogja^ business is 15; X the weavinc f^^ st^ " Haskett Bros ou Ehz^f^^vii*.'*; pared to do aU 'f'jJ^er^A ^umZ. Goodwori*odmo» ^jou* notice. 313.16 ^^31.51^