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The High School Opening. Continued from last week. ; MR. JAMES B. GREY, P. S. I., u«bly combatted the idea that the inâ€" crease of high schools among us meant the unhealthy growth of the professional classes. and the i0bbing of our farms of the bone and sinew of the country. For this unhealthy growth he rightly conâ€" tended that not the high school system of educatien, but the false ideas prevaâ€" lent in society were responsible, 4 Miss Jessie Oldham then appeared Miss Jessie Oldham then appeared and sang "Bstter Sweet." Her magâ€" nificent alto voice is developing rapidly and Beamsville may well be proud of her. The chairman then called upon ‘ NEV. MR. KEFFER, ‘ pastor of the Disciples church, who cxâ€" pressed his pleasure at being preseut, and after a few commendatory words regarding our educational system in general, hoped that the higher life and matters pertaining thercto would uot be forgotten. pastor of the Baptist church., followed, | \â€"XUUV CUBL 1E OA AANDOUULELL â€" ARAMEILN : | | 4 Sn e and spoke ably of the good results acâ€" 7 e o ol Nal > eomplished by the agricultural college Everybody dellghted with the goods. w : at Guelph, and similar institutions. f ‘~a on « a After Ehi’s came a duet, "On to the Genmn_‘ ;,. g.genuine Sale field of Glory,‘ from Donnizetti‘s opera J OH gue rege Belisario, which was most fittinnly renâ€" I q R I_\‘I xI '\-I RO dered by Miss Cusee and J. E. Morrow. * ow The next two speakers, Revs. Koy] and | & f P Macintyre, having begged off, Zglee, St PAUL St., C O'A'TJ ‘;A'RINES’ "Friendship, Love and Song," was sung nesoounamempnpcmâ€"ncrenninamepmnanenmein muliieset SMe eonemuamich comumne mamrceniend . by Misses Paton, Couse and Oldham, | in glassware. Henry & Oldham, sole | Pte, Davis. ( . and Messrs. E. Zimmerman, S. Prudâ€"| agents for New Era baking powder. 400 . yardsâ€"abieut. Lee, Pte. Hay homme and Morrow. _ Tho chairman| The Baptist Xmas tree entertainment | Pte. Tusse.Fl ";10'“ ’( t.. | x l;,es then introduced was held on Tuesday evening to a crowdâ€" | Crosthwaite 1 1 ’P aptailreon o i ed house and was a grand success® sc vanp d; B2 1 ::;loutei’tienlgom.' 000 .â€"I‘te. Lo . Pte. Burnison Beamsville News. THE SPEAKER OF THE EVENING, the Honorable, the Minister of Educaâ€" tion. 3 iss Mr. Ross, on rising, was recelved | ) with loud and prolonged applause. a After gratefullly and pleasantly alladâ€" & ing to the welcome tendered him both C at the school and in the churoh, and speaking very flatteringly of both past ] and present, he called attention to seveâ€"|_ ral of the distinetive feautres of our edâ€"| . ucational system in general, and of the | high school system in particular. _ The || first great feature of the system was that|| it was essentially democratic. _ In it no| distinction of creed or of class was possiâ€" | ble. â€" Rich and poor, highâ€"born and lowâ€" born, sit side by side. Edges and Angles were rubbed off and worn away. From the narrow circle of one‘s own friends one was moved into the wider | circle of the public school, and thus inâ€" sensibly grew up the idea that all were of one blood and of one great family. This alone, the minister contended, was a blessing, familiarizing the young with the incvitable conditions of after life, upon this continent at least. The honorable gentleman continucd to dwell on these points at some length, speaking very favorably of the high school system, and concluded an able and eloquent address of an hour and a half by a tribute to the people of Beamsâ€" ville, the board, teachers and pupils. The Misses Lvans afrC VISIV!UE ©* )0 * ~2 Kerr‘s. 1 Mr. and Mrs. John Paton and family at J. Paton‘s, J.P. : Miss Emma ZimmermaAn, Windsor, reâ€" turned home for & short visit. Oranges, lemons, nuts, candies. See our choice mixed candy for the Xmas trade. â€" Henry & Oldham. Mr. Heywood and WHC VIBINEE 1A ~ l2 here. Miss E. B.Suwmner, St. George, visiting friends here. Elegant glassware. suitable for Xmas presents, at Hedry & Oldham‘s. Half a ton of confectionery at Morrow‘s 15¢. per ib or 2 lbs for 25¢. John Jeffrics, Port Perry, home for busâ€" iness. KXmas and New Years Cards in plain, fancy fringe, cord, plush and handâ€" painted, grand assortment. Large reâ€" duction when quantity is purchased. Henry & Oldham. Thomas Walker and James Murray, of Caledonia, at F..Earle‘s. l & i n t a kn Oh, dear, 1 and sprained mad about it. Mr. Arnold and wite, Lonaon, siLP. «0‘ Mrs. Johnston, N. Brunswieg, N.J.. Mr, TLeslie Cornwell, all at W,. Cornwell‘s. Noric®â€"All persons wishing to purâ€" chase building lots on the west side of Ontario st. can do so by applying to F. 8. Prudhomme, where you can 8CC % plan of lots and prices to suit purchaser. This piecce of property has been surâ€" veyed into building lots averaging oneâ€" quarter of an acre, with a street running from Ontario st. west to the agricultural trounds, making it convenient to get in #o the back lots. For fancy goods, all kinds, go to MOTâ€" row‘s. Thomas Dycer, Buffalo, visiting friends here. Now is the time to purchase a can of Baking powder, with beautiful present REV. ‘MR. SPELLER Walker and James Murray, at F..Earle‘s. â€"I was returning home 1; Kvans are visiting at W. and wife visiting friends ankle and ws wife, London, Mr. and P S oT w ol system § . e . & ix-zva-\Nothlng to Equal it in Ontario. follow‘d,Iâ€"YOU GET A HANDSOME XMAS OGur Great Tea Sale as to Morâ€" choice of over 500 useful pieces in China and Glass. wWITH ONE POUND ) late awful can of‘(e"en’) ' resent | Haynes, wWITH FIVE POUNDS. WITH FIVE ° POUXDS See our magnificent Stock of Ladies‘ |: and Gents‘ Silk Handkerchicfs; also |â€" plush boxes, photo frames, gent‘s cashâ€" mere mufflers, scarfs and other things too numerous to mention. _ Henry & Oldham. Say, John, have you been in F. S. Prudhomme‘s jewellery store lately. Well, if you haven‘t, it is just worth your while to go. . Why he has everyâ€" thing in his line for Christmas. Fine silverware, clocks, big and little, jewelâ€" lery at all prices, and spectaclesâ€"say he has some glasses that are a quarter of an inch thick, the strongest made for diseased eyes. Just you go in and see, its no trouble for him to show goods. ‘Txrcurors‘ Sareâ€"The executors of the late Col. Konkle will sell by auction on : | Friday, Dec. 28, 1888, at Roger‘s hotel, | Beamsvigle, 8 parcels of / real estate. . For c n eticnlars see large ady‘t on thisg page or Parlor Lamp and Globe Complete Lemonade Set Jug, Tray, Goblets LOOK Parlor Lamp and (GHobe Complete Lemonade Set Jug, Tray, Goblets Exxkcurors‘ Sareâ€"The late Col. Konkle will sel Friday, Dec. 28, 1888, 8 BeamsvÂ¥#le, $ parcels Of . particulars see large adv apply to J. D. Bennett. of The neighborhood wos shocked on the 20th inst by the report of the horrible suicide of Samuel Culp. From the position in which he was found it is supâ€" posed that he sat upon the floor, placed the muzzle of the gun to hi head, and pnlling the trigger with his toe, blew out his brains. â€"The coroner deemed an inâ€" quest was unnecessary. T recitations, dialogues, etc. whole program wAS carrie manner as to merit the ap present. _ Mr. and Mrs. John the village this week Port Allegheny. Ed. Fisher and Wm. Wardell, of Hamâ€" ilton, visiting here. Geo. and John Harcourt are both home spending their holidays. A. L. Burch is home from the Normal. The Saints wish all the readers of the Independent & Harry New Year. 1 1 oo lc o ie mt Em Ps TTR _ 3. ~u ons tsiatsiits i ‘The Saints wish all the readers of the Independent a Harry New Year. Jas. A. Ross intends taking a course in Toronto NormaAl school. The oyster supper in aid of the church at Bismark was held in the cheese facâ€" tory at that place, and a very pleasant time was spent by all. [A letter from St. Anus on the Scott act will appear next week.â€"Eprror.| The annnal rifle match of Eâ€"company, 77th batt., took place Thursday, Dec. 20th at the Stoney Creek ranges. There wAas a good turnout of the boys. The weather was cold and blustery, but notwithstandâ€" ing this the score stood high excepting at 500 yds. range. ‘Those who shot last were f unable to do effective work on account of darkness. £ company 18 maintaining its position aSs & crack company in the batt under the command of Capt. Marshall and \Lieut, A. Lee. ‘Fhe following is the list of prizeâ€"winners : T _0 o‘ skas‘ and Cant Lee prize_winners x 200 yards.â€"FPte. L vyen,) TLieut. Liee, f avnes. Pte. Pen‘fold, AT the command of Capt. A x‘ Foe.. The following sTONEY C REEK A GREAT SUCCESS Jordan. READ THE LISTS John Burtch will leave week for a long visit at Lusse, and Capt Lee Pte. Burnison, Pte 4. Seret. Trusdale, and aking a course n Pte, Uavis. ‘" 400 yards.â€"Lieut. Lee, Pte. Haynes, Pte. Lusse, Pte London, Capt. Lee, Pte. Crosthwaite, Pte. Allen, Pte. Penfold. 500 yards.â€"Pte. London. Pte. Burnison Pte. Lusse, Pte. Crosthwaite, Pte. Haynes Pte. Pickering, and Pte. Penfold. _ Caistor Centre. CoUNCIL Jorrinas. Reeve Shirton will stand for reâ€"nomâ€" ination. Deputy reeve Snyder will be on the war path to méet all appointments. Councilor Lavery says he will stand a nomination if the rate payers do not find to much fault. Councilor Warner don‘t care whether he gets a nomihation or not. Councilor L@idlaw will stand a nomâ€" ination and thinks he ought to get a step higher. _ We don'tflfi\ow know who the new aandidabcs f %e ye‘_. ie vrldnaamnitn Nacrgarth will. take the field again for counciloffiif the rate payers will leave politics and other private matters alone. We don‘t know whethe will take the field or not. Grand Clearing Sale. A. R Kem & Oo.,of Hamilton have begun a greal clearing sale this week, to continue for 30 days, of all their surâ€" plus winter stock of Mantles, Dolmans, New Markets, Jackets, Dress Goods. Silks, Velvets and Millinery goods of every discription, as they must reduce their stock $15,000 this month. â€" Barâ€" gains of a gen uine kind will be offered. ‘lThe reductions made range from 25 per cent., up toi:;)() per cent. This must impress intending buyers that Kerr‘s is the place to do their shopping. Call at Ker:‘s and see the bargains when you go to ‘town." Pair Parlor V ases. Pair China Teas, _ Pair China Pickles $ Pair China Bow!s PRESENT FOR NOTHINGâ€" EXECUTOR‘S SALE. The undersigned will sell by Public Auction, at Rogers * Hotel, in the Village of Beamsville, on Friday, the 28th., day of December, A. D. 1888, at noon, the folâ€" lowing prOpgzties, viz.â€"Parcel I.â€"â€"5 1â€"20 acres more of less in the village of Beamsâ€" ville, being %rt of lot 17, in the 3rd con., Topnship of Clinton and adjacent to the fair grounds, more particularly described in adeed from John Kerr and wife to Adâ€" am Konkle dated Decembr 7, A. D.: ABrl. Parcel II.â€"1 acre, 57 square rods, of lot 22 in the 2nd con. of Clinton, lying imâ€" mediately north of the highway and adâ€" joining the lands of the late John MceClean and more particularly described in a deed from J. D. Bennett to Adam Konkle datâ€" ed Nov. 16, 1883, on this parcel there are wWITH TWO POUNDS : shop. OOE EY IINEDARRIQRRN U ETY N CC C000 0 ME at a frame dwelling house and AVL® Parcel III.â€"2 acres, more or less, lying at the extreme northâ€"east corner of broken front in front of lot 19 in the 1st con. of Clinton being a portion thereof, fenced in and used as a part of the homested of the late Adam Konkle. #J The said lands w encumbrance. wIFH TEN POUNDS : TER MS: Ten per cent. of purchase money to be paid at time of sale, the balâ€" ance within two months thereafter withâ€" out interest or on such other terms as may be agreed upon at time of sale. The Ven<§)0r will produce abstracts of properties at sale and will prepare and execute conveyances to purchasers. Purchasors: io investicate title at their WITH PE Purchasers to 1 own expense. For further par F. W, Macdonald, . ) Vendors Solicitor Complete Bedroom set Complete Ten Set, Brass Hanging Lawmp, 9â€"Piece Bedroom Se ~ 4A4â€"P iece Tea Set. Brass Pulley Lamp. Dec. 17, 1888. pvvcsmescem tctazone iN POUNDS droom Set yarticulars apply to, ill be sold free from the field again payers will leave e matters alone. er Mr. Jackson Fa Ra Sh Ne ud ibrgcertcer. + s s Hke LO JNDS. Cl Se t 8Sp Set. Jflv\llp. r‘ )THINGâ€" d f=! ‘>8 uine Sale| J RO| ‘ 8 N E6+ 2 eb uibiantss Mathias Konkle. R. 0. Konkle, 1J. D. Bennett. a blacksmith Executors. We invite you specially to examine our splendid stock of Cloaks, Newmarkets, Raglans, Dolmans. and Ulsters. We have made the mantle and cloak department of our business a particular study for several years,. We buy only such garments as we think will:â€" meet with your approval, in the leading markets, v1Z., Berlin, Paris and London. Short: Jackets from $2.T5 to $15.00 New markets e 5. 0,.. 84 aa AB. t Raglans £* 10,50}{ 23,50 Short Dolmans _ _" 8,50,! 4 5â€"00.00 Long Dolmans . _ " â€" (10.50. * 80.00 Raglans £* 10,50}{ 23,50 Short Dolmans £* 8.50 . 6 30,00 Long Dolmans $ 10,50;; * 30.00 We have found a steady inâ€" crease, year afrer year, in the sale of ready made Jackets loaks, and Ulsters for childâ€" ren, misses and maids. We expected. a â€"larger demand ‘than ever for this season‘s trade. You have not disappointed us, as we have e m Fe ho Be i 3 P Fes 20â€" nleg 9e ¢ 8 2 k iA R s A\ 6B B o o 6 & 0 s " m t h P Th o S Ks is & i9 i ho m BA t . is on E2 A s We m ts w (o 8 . )B 5 8 ob in â€"(as 5o o m a o M C <~M . = o ta Z 3 & i 1 @ o nb a 6 a 6 xt 8 5 B i in C E i m 6 B & B i |e C o t s y a i9b ht C is f} i2 z3 K 1 t 5 & io e " $# j iF N G HF S e 5 D B C tss s T wl 7 CLAREN & CO. â€"â€" Furniture Store :â€" â€"BB"m A MS Y T L T coâ€" I have just opened out a firstâ€"class Stock o Plain and Ornamental Furniture in my handsome New Warerooms on King Street North, and while returning Thanks to the Public for Past Favors, would respectfully invite their attention to my splendid stock of _ __â€" _ SR Te l iCO GUTâ€"TELs," i s ST. CATHARINES. Extension and Fall Leaf Easy Chairs, Hall Racks and very cheap. The AGENT for Wn. Bell‘s & TITeintzman"s 3 Machines, Etce. 15 bales | Choice Patterns, Newt Colorings, Lowest Prices 4 CASES COLCRED CURTAINS NEW TINSEL STRIPE C.URTAI'S Is wellâ€"supplied with a Eirstâ€"cl Caskets and Burial Robes BRASS TRIMMED POLE NEW STRIPE DRESS GOOPS,: : | New Foules Dress Goods.. \ New Combination Ro}, | New Meltons, w GermaPlaids. FICTURES FRAMED IN 46 Dreossmaking BEJDST Undertakiny Department KCGClCâ€"> B New Turcoman Curtaimms | New Carean Curtains| : New Roeversiblélush&@te Curtains. New Carpet Sweepers, New Stair Nails. TWVO CASES 3RASS GOODS and 48}?&5&%’1;%ET BAST, McKAY BIO0S., cCâ€"EyD CASESGDERISS GOODS. pSTF /A Ds BEDâ€"ROOM SUIrES sSTDEBOAFRDs, L2 c ORNTBRE paâ€" H. Dadsworth. J US P OPEN RAMED IN AY STYLE OR AT ANY PRICE. â€"â€"â€"â€"Sheet Miic in Great Variety. Bell‘s & Uo‘s Celekted Organs ad Pianos, 1°‘s Pianc, Raymond Sewing cing and Milnery Jepartments in CGomplete Wrkingrder, Firstâ€"classStock of Cloth and Varnished Coffins Robes. ; good Hearse always in readiness. New Tabks, Bed Springs, Mafitrasses, Rocking and all krids of Useful and Furniture, entarpet to Hand. sold nearly as many, up to the present date, as was sold by us all through the autumn and winter season a year ago. Children‘s Cloaks from $1.:5 to 11.50 Maid‘s &8 66 2. 00 8 c PER NC Whuaren‘s Cioaks from $1.:5 to 11.5(h Maid‘s e 8 PJute Pof 1090 S Jdackets ;. 4# £.95.0% 08 P9Q Everything new in the milâ€" linery _ department ; new French, English and American felt hats and bonnets ; new French and English ribbons ; new ornaments, new fancy feathers, birds, . wings and ostrich mounts; new shapes and all the newest things in \n'mlinery trimmings. 35¢., rth We have not forgotten the little folks but have laid in a bountiful supply You‘ll find it easy shopping to select your millinery from our stock. We invite you to take a look through our stores before buyâ€" ing your Dry Goods, ST CATH ARINES McLAREN & CO., 10 & 21 St, Paul Street,