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' eaier in Drugs, Medicines, Groceries, D Wines, and Liquors, Thornhill‘ By Royal Letters Patent has been appointed lsâ€" suer of Marriaqe Licenses. ioensed Auctioneer for the Counties of L York, P601 and Ontario. Residenceâ€" Lot 7, 6th 0011., Markham: P. 0. address, Unionville. Sales attended to on the short- shortest notice and on reasonable terms. Orders left at the Herald office for Mr. Car- ter's service will be promptly attended to. June 27, 1867 Corner of Young and Centre streets East, have constantly on hand a. good assortment of Drugs, Paints, Perfumery, Chemicals, 011s, ’l‘oilot Soaps, Medicines, Varnishos, FancyArticlcs, Dye Stuffs, Patent Medicines md. all other articles kept by druggists generally. Our stock of medicines warrant- ed genuine, and of the best qualities. iiclimund Hill, J an 25, ’72 705 A. ROBIESON’S, L. D. S. Tew method of extracting teeth without 3 pain, by the use of Ether Spray,which affects the teeth only. The tooth and gum surrounding becomes insensible with the external agency, when the tooth can be ex- tracted with no pain and without endanger- ing the life, as in the use of Uhloroforin. Dr. Robinson will be at the following places prepared to extract teeth with his new ap- paratus. All olfiee operations in Dentistry performed in a. workmanlike manner : Aurora, lst, 3rd, 16th and 22d of each month Newmarket..... .. 2d “ “ Richmond llill, 9th and 24th “ “ Mt. Albert,....................l5th “ “ Thornhill. ........ 23rd “ “ Maple. ...2Uth “ “ Burwick . . . . . ...28th “ " Kleinburg ... ...29th ‘ ‘ ‘ Nobleton.... ...30th “ “ All lettefs addressed to the editors must be post-paid. than one year, ihserti0n.. Each subsequent insertion... . .. 22 inches to be considered‘ one column icensed Auctioneer for the County of York. Sales attended to on the short.- est notice and at reasonable rates. 1’. O. adglfess, Buttonville. (SUCCESSORS T0 w. w. cox,) UTCHERS, RICHMOND HILL, HAVE always 011 hand the best of Beef, Mutton, Lamb, Veal, Pork, Sausages, &c., and Sill at the lowest prices for Cash. Advertisements without written direction insggfied ti11_ forbid, and gharged acpordingly. All transitory advertisements from regu- lar or 1rregu1ar customers, must be paid for when handed In for insertion. Orders for any of the undermcntioned des cription of Nitrous Oxide Gas a Aurora. Aurora, April 28, 1870 Also, Corned and Spiced Beef, Smoked and med Hams. One inch, one year... . Two inches, one year, 'I‘hree inches, one year. Advertisements foy a shorter period iccnsed Auctioneer for the Counties of York and Feel, Collector of Notes, Ac- counts, &c. Small charges and plenty to do. Laskay, March 2, 1865 539-ly The highest market price given for Cattle Sheep, Lambs, Szc. JOHN BARRON, manufacturer and dealer in all kinds of boots and shoes, \Vest Market Sqqarp, Toronto. 13ROVINCIAL L A N D SURVEYOR, Civil Engineer and Draughtsman. Orders by letter should state the Concession, Lot and character of Survey, the subscriber having the old Field Notes of the late D. GIBSON and other surveyors, which should be consulted, in many cases as to original monuments, &c., previous to commencing work. Office at VVILLOWDALE, Yonge Street, in the Township of York. No paper discontinued until all ah‘camges are paid ; and parties refusing papers with- out payiug up will be held accountable for the subscription. 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MUSTARD, HORACE Tuouxn. tf 743-1y 756-1y 764-tf 684 It was a grand aifair â€"â€"the new or- gan of Christ’s churchâ€"and I felt myself only second in importance, in being elected organist. “ Mine,” I said, as I jingled the keys, and stood looking up at the immense gilt pipes, “ mine, to educate as choose; mine : it must have no will of its own; it must speak my thoughts, interpret my ideas, adopt my moods; rejoice when I rejoice, and weeping when I weep. Mine : its soul is in my keeping; but,” addressing it, “you’ll find me very gentle with you, very tender of you; you shall never lack apprecia- tion ; you shall never want caresses ;" and then the old spirit returning~ “you are mine, mine, nevertheless.” Sliding on the bench, and pulling the steps, I pressed the keys. “’jlalk,” said I, “talk gloriously! Talk with enthusiasm, sing your own praises, if' youjel‘iooseâ€"andâ€"sing mine.” It was only in compliance with a sudden imâ€" pulse that I sat down to play that morning, for it had not been my inâ€" tentionâ€"I had only stolen infer a look, and had provided no blower. I. forget this, however, as in my eagerâ€" ness I pressed the keys, and listened expeetantly for the burst of music. But there was no sound, and pulling more steps, I changed the chord. I turned, and encountered two lights shining out like beacons from a dreary coast; next I observed that there wasn’t much coast, and what there was lay low. It moved a little nearer, and then I saw a cavern in this dreary place, full of bones, bleached and gleaming; I noticed, too, a peculiar kind of seaweed, crisp and brown, growing on the highest cliff. And justherelwasa bitstartled, for I observed the whole landseape was undergoing changes. I saw, also, in the uncertain light of the church, that the distance between us was growing less. “Can I be moving ?” I asked myself, and my eyes wanâ€" dered to the organ; there it was, grand as over, and Lâ€"only a little less grandâ€"was there, too, with my hands on the keys. I turned again to review this strange scene. How I had been sold! I must have been “nervous” that morning, as my wife says in explaining any little timidity that she has manifested, for within hand’s reach of me stood~â€"coast and allâ€"~a veritable little negro, oh so di- minutive, oh so black. “ Darkness, mar’s,” with a grin and a. 'bow. “ Your father’s name ‘3" “ Andrew Jackson, mar’sl Lor’ l I “ He! he I” laughed a cracked little voice, and the great church, forgot- ting its dignity, echoed, “He! he!” He had the advantage ofme, and he know it. I changed the subject. “What’s your name, sir?” pleas- antly. “ Out of bref‘f,” said Ebony. “Can’t sing, can’t talk! He! he! Your organ, mar’s? Yours?” “Mine.” “ ’Speet mar’s berry smart wid his fingers ?” inquiringly. “ Oh, so so,” complacently. “ But,” imitating the manner of playing, “‘ so so’ don’t make music,” and he chuckled to himself. “P’or little Dark,” looking down at his odd- shaped hands, “ one finger done gone; one j’int ain’t nowhere; two outs, two smash, but no ‘so so.’ For litlle Dark,” deprecatingly, but with a twinkle in his eye; “ Mar’s l ’speet dis darkey dunno suifin much ; 1 ’spect nobody’d buy dis yer ole hide if dey could, but mar’s,” his face all aglow, “shall dose yer hands, dese p’or ole shabby pickers make do music come ‘3” and he laughed again. “Your orginâ€"my breffeeh, mar’s ?” OR ONE MORE CHANCE “ VVhisht, Biddy, now, I truly vow By the great toe of St. Peter, Of all the girls That e’er wore curls You are the swatest ornthur. “ Sure, now, I say, The only way, To end it to my pleasure, Is to be mine, An’ I’ll be thineâ€"- Say, will you be my thrcasuw “Well, I declare, 1 don’t know Where I e’er saw such a. teazer ; But, since you must, ’Tis you I’ll thrust, If that will only plaze 3er‘ “ Indade I would, How couldâ€"~110w couldâ€" You dare to kiss me here, sir? I have a mind, The way to find, To make it cost you dear, sir I’ “ Och ! Paddy McKay, Be still I say, An’ can‘t e now be aisy ; I do (feelare, You’ve mugged my hairw Sure are ye growin’ crazy?” “ N 0W, Biddy, my dear, Don’t have a fear, For, troth, I have a. loikin’ To take a kiss ; So, hit or missw But would yez me be sthriking I" 'PKEDY’Swwffié‘IHNG‘. BY SAMUEL W. PEARCE BY II “ DARKNESS,” V. OSBORNE RICHMOND IIiLL, ONTARIO, 03mm, FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 1873 “ In regarl {0 most everything, Harry; yes, in most everything your judgment is pretty g00dâ€"butâ€"” “Of course we are all likely to err at timesâ€"you refer, of course to that editorial of mine in Thursday’s paper ~â€"â€"made quite a furor, didn’t it ? Why, bless your heart, Deacon, I never in- tended to be personal in the least; had no more idea of aiming a blow at Mr. Willard than I have of blowing you this minute.” To the old gentlemen in X , who knew me when I was a boy, I’m never anything but “ Harryg” they never look upon me as any other but a stripling, and though at that time I was boss of the Pioneer, and received a salzu‘yquite sufficient for all my needs, I was taught to regard it simply a. streak of good luck, than as the result ef‘real worth, and often reminded that my sueeem as an editor, was owing not to my brainsâ€"quality or quantityâ€"â€"but simply to the won- dertul confidence I possessed in my own ability to do that work. I don’t mind the “Harry,” of course; but it vexes Min soâ€"she’s my wifeâ€"t0 hear every one addressing me thus famili- arly. She never speaks to me or of me, in company, without the “ Mister.” She is ewould be reformer, While .1 remain, nevertheless, “ Harry.” I had a vague idea of the Deacon’s errand to my office that morning. Several times during the week 1 had almost repented my sudden engageâ€" ment of Darkness, for I had not heard the best information regarding him; and a number of small boys, aspirants for the position, and not a few larger ones, my associates, had spoken to me of his misdemeanors, and warned me the look out. Indeed, when my at- tention was called to it, I remember having written several Pioneer items a few weeks before, concerning this disturbergof the public peace, though then he went under the soubriqu et of Dixie. I feared that the Deacon’s call had something to do with this young seapeg 'ace, and as i had not fully made up my mind what to do, I felt that his visit \Vas most inopportune. “By the way, Harry, that reminds Inaâ€"you'll be wanting a blower for “ He’s middlin’, Harry, middliu’,” responded the Deaconlto my last inâ€" quiry. “ \Ve’re all prebty well, sir, and the world goes fairlyâ€"she gooafairly, Harry.” It was Saturday morning. I sat in the office of the Daily Pioneer, scrib- bling editorials for said newspaper, and wondering, when the present idea should be registered, where I should obtain another, when the office door was suddenly thrown open, admitting Deacon Simmons, a prominent mem- ber of Christ Church, who, after ae- eosting me with a “How d’ye do, Harry,” took off his hat, wiped the perspiration from his brow, crowded himself into an armâ€"chair, and began to look around the room, as though that were the chief purpose for which he came. I completed my editorial by abridging it; carried it to the youngster of capaeious lungs, who had several times that morning shouted copy; returned to my desk, and busied myself in arranging the papers scattered upon it. “ll’m” said' the Deacon, batting with his oakon stick a scrap of paper that lay upon the floor, “I suppose, Harry, you’ll take a turn at the now organ to-morrowâ€"a pretty fine ins- trument, flarryâ€"-prebty fine, and no mistake. You willâ€"” “No sir, this is the only one. I suppose you’ve hoard about the mur- der in Lake County. Sad, isn’t it? Shocking condition of morals. Awful tornado out west, Deacon, threo peo- ple killed outrightâ€"a church blown downâ€"” “ Yes sir, Deacon, it would remind any one that ‘in the midst of life we are in death ;’ I’m right, am I not ?” I exclaimed. “Hold on, Darkness; you're an awful little iellow," musingly. “ Are you strong ?” ‘ “Oh, berry, mar’s berry !" “ How much will you sell your breath for by the year?” “Well, Deacon,” said 1, “ how does the world use you, and what’s the news down your way ? How’s Uncle Bums ?” “Yes sir,” I broke in, “I consider the Odells’ as superior builders. By the way, Deacon, our troops did galâ€" lant service day before yesterday; General R is a brave man.” “ Ay, you’re right there, Harry, you’re right there I A brave man, and no mistake! Any other Odell Organs in town, Harry ‘B” "Speaking of churches and blow- ing, Marry, reminds meâ€"” “Oh, max-’8, if you only would.” The entire expression of his face chan ed' I saw there was a. shower 1 rising on the coast, and therefore spoke hurriedly: “Good bye,: mar’é; I ’spect do ole man's Chile am berry happy,” and un- able to say another givord, he darted away, While I' Qleed the organ, locked the church ’déor, and walked silently homewards,’ thinking how little it requires to make some natures h zippy. 5 most done forgot,” said he, starting for the door. " “All right, Darkness, Saturday night at half-past sq’ven; good bye.” II. Proverbs embrace the wide sphere of human existence; they take all the colors of life ; they areoi‘ten exquisite strokes of genius; they delight by their airy sarcasm, by their caustic satire, the luxurianee of their humor, the playfulness of their imagery, and the tenderness of their sentiment. They give a deep insight into domesv tic life, and open for us the heart of man, in all the various states which he may occupy. A frequent review of proverbs should enter into our readings; and, although they are no longer the ornaments of conversation, they have not ceased to be the treas- ure of thought. “ Well, Deacon,” said I, wishing; to mollify him, if possible, yet bound not to yield, “I’m not obliged to keep him a moment after he proves himself unfit. I. never thought of inquiring of the youth for his referencesâ€"J merely questioned his strength.” And then there came to mind the scene in the church; Darkness’ face pleaded with me, and I heard, “ 0h, mar’s, if you only would,” in that pathetic voice of his which would have touched any heart. All the words were a tremble. “ Deacon,” said I, “ I’ve lots of sympathy for that boy; I don’t know him, but the. fact that he is friendless somehow excites my pity. The least, however, I can do is to give him a trialâ€"and that[ am bound to do, {0 ‘ a promise is a promise, no matter to whom it is made, andâ€"l never break faith with a boy-espeâ€" cially with a bad hey; its the worst example one can set him. And a bad boy ought always to have more chan- ces than a good one any way. They have on the contrary, less. No one takes any pains'with a bad boy, nor has any patience with him. And, Dea- con, it seems to me, different natures require different handlingâ€"different treatment.” And all the while 1 saw Darkness looking up to me with the same “Oh mar’s, if you only would,” upon his lips. “Deacon, who’ll give this boy a chance if I don’t.” “ The Lord only knows,” responded the Deacon emphatically; “nobody, i should hepe. He’s a black. sheep, a black sheep, depend on it. He’ll cut up some shine or other that’ll make you wish you’d heeded my words. Well, good day to you, good day to you, Harry. Your mind is set, i see. ,l’ll call again in a week or twoâ€"l’ll call again," and the Deacon nodded at me Curiously. “Pioneer’s doing as.well as usual, I suppose. \Vcll, good day, Harry, good day.” And the Deacon made his exit. lint he did not leave me worried or perplexed. On the contrary, i felt buoyant and glad. The day to me seemed full of" sunshine. I went to supper early. I sought out Darkness’ address, and the boy. We walked 11p the hill to the church together, this reprobate and l ; and as we talked, I never once re- gretted I had spoken to him encourâ€" agingly, never once repented that ,l, had given him one more chance for good. “Its just what I might have ex- peeted; precisely what I might have looked forl Turn him away, llarry, turn him away. He will never do in the worldâ€"never in the world. \Vhy, he’s the very worst boy you could a gotâ€"4116 very worst. Hasn’t been in town two months, and into all sorts 0’ musses a’ready. Turned him out 0’ prayer meeting only lastSunday night â€"â€"set all the boys to laughing, Harry â€"t0 laughingâ€"think of that I” The Deacon paused, out of breath. Don’t complain of the selfishness of the world. Deserve friends, and you will have them. The world is teeming: vith kind~hearted people, and youhuye only to earrya kind, sympathetic heartin your own bosom to call out goodness and friendliness from others. It is a. mistake to exâ€" pect to receive weleome, hospitality, words of cheer, and help over rugged and difficult passes in life, in return for cold selfishness, which cares for nothing in the world but self. Culti- tivnte consideration for the feelings of other people, if you would never have your own injured. Those who complain most of ill-usage are the ones who abuse themselves and othch the oftenest. “ Strong enough, goodness, yes! He’s little, but he’s as tough as a pine knot. His name is Darkness,” said I, fondly hoping that by this name he was to Deacon a creature unknown. My hopes were in vain, however. The Deacon’s face flushed; he sothis cane down heavily upon the floor, and ex- claimed : the organ, I supposeâ€"have you got a reg’lar blower, Harry?” and the Dea- con looked into my face somewhat anxiously. ‘ I saw it was no use to avoid the question any longer. 1 also saw a whole host of people arrayed against a miscreant colored b0yâ€"â€"and I re solved to espouse the cause of Dark- nose. “Very likely he won’t; suit at all I” replied theDeacon, “just as likely as not! What’s his nameâ€"is be strong? It takes a deal 0’ muscle, that instru- ment, .1 deal 0’ muscle, Harry.” “ \Vell~~yesâ€"â€"a sort of a one, Deaâ€" con,” I replied; “I don’t know, of course, how he will suit, but I prom- ised to give him a trial.” [To BE CONTINUED.] 01d Sayings. fints. Mr. T. \V. BickIe seconded the motion, which was adopted mm. con. ill]. CA lTlVl‘thl'lT THOMAS, President. The Chairman, in moving the reception and adoption of the Animal Report, said it was a circumstance of great regret to himself that their» late President was no longer with them in his old position, which he had so long and so well filled, with an ability which he (the present occupant of the chair) could not hope to equal, though in devotion to the Company’s interests he should not be Want- ing. It was a pleasure to them, although one of a sad kind after all, to have on the wall before them a portrait of their late President, whose memory would not soon be forgotten, and it was with much satisfaction that he was able to say that Messrs. Hope and Swinyard would take their places on the ioard of Directors. The report laid before them showed the continued and increasing success of the Company; and although he was not a man of figures himself, they had at hand the Manager, who was, and who could give any explanations desired. It the Board had erred, he thought it had been on the side of over-caution; where doubt had existed, they had taken the cautions side, and he felt sure that this was the policy which all interested in 1ho Company would approve. 1n pursuance of this policy a large number of applications had been declined, the Board thinking it their duty to the in- terests in their charge thus to act. deferâ€" ring to the death of Mr. Street in Canada, and Mr. J uson in England, Directors of the Company whose services as such, as well as their personal friendship, they had highly valued. He moved, in conclusion, the re- ception and adoption of the Animal Report. ‘ There is now laid before the shareholders the usual statement of the Company’s “lie- coipts and Payments” and “General Ab- stract of Assets and Liabilities,” showing the transactions of the Company during its twentysixth year, and its position at the close thereof, upon 30th April last. From these documents it will be seen that the assets have been increased during the past During the past year, 1,651 policies fwl" assurance of $2,267,013 50 were issued, giv- ing the Company a new income for premiums muounting to $75,306 58 per annum. There were also declined 198 applications for assur- ance of $280,000, the lives not being up to that standard which it is the interest 0f the Company to maintain. Upon the Occasion of their twenty-sixth annual Meeting, the Directors are gratified in being able to intimate to the Proprietors the continued and increasing success attending the Company’s operations. They have, however, unhappily to deplore a great loss which the Institution has sustained by the somewhat sudden and very unexpected death, upon 4th of March last, of the late President, Mr. John Young. Having been one of the original founders of the Company in 1847, he shortly thereafter became its Vice-President, a position which he fisled till elected President in 1859, holding that office till his death. He fulfilled its duties with such a large degree of practical ability, sound and wise judgment, as, combined with his extended business experience, and high personalcharaeter and tact, made his cenâ€" neetion with the Company, of the utmost value to it. In grateful appreciation of Mr. Young’s valuable services during the long period of twenty-six years, and as a mark of the Board’s great respect and esteem, the Shareholders will be pleased to observe that the Directors were fortunately able to obtain the admirable portrait of their late President, which now adorns the walls of the Company’s Board Room. The office of President becoming vacant by Mr. Young’s death, the V ice-President, Mr. Sheriff Thomas, was elected thereto, and Mr. F. W. Gates was elected Vice~President. year by the amount of $290,442 13:) and Ellat the revenue from interest alone was $110,- 726 20, a. sum largely in excess of the claims by deaths, which amounted to $81,800 under forty-seven polices, upon forty-four lives. The calculated expectation of claims by death during the year was $243,701), an amount so much over what was actually experienced as allows an indication of the safeLy of the lRlSlHCb‘m transacth by the Company. The total transactiom in force at 30th April last, were for assurance of $11,065,- 01'2 54 upon 6,631 lives, under 7,373 policies; two life annuities for $618, and a deferred annuity for $050. $11,287 37‘ In addition to the lamented death of Mr. John Young, already alluded to, the Board had also, during the past year, to regret the loss by death of other two Directors, Mr. '1‘. U. Street, M. 1)., of Niagrra. Falls, and Mr. Richard J 113011, of Shrewsbury, in England. The former of these gentlemen, by his high standing in the country, his eminent financial ability, and the active intereft he tool: in the institution, had been of great service to it; and the latter during his residence in England for some years. back, had proved a useful and interested friend of the Uompany The reading of the present annual report being next in order, the chairman suggested that it be taken as read, copies having been previously sent to all shareholders. This was agreed to, it having been first explained, in answer to a. question put by Mr. Sadleir, that the dividend declared was ready when called for anytime after to-day. A Dividend, payable forthwith at the rate of 8 per cont. por annum upon the paid-up Capital Stock, is declared, leaving at the credit of the proprietors’ account the sum of The following is the annual report by the Board of Directors :w "1‘0 fill Mr. Street’s place, during thus: ler oi the current year till this time, the board was fortunate in securing the ser- vices of Mr. 0, S. Gzowski, of Toronto, and he as well I the five Directors at the head of the list, i‘. G. S. Gillespie, Rev. G. M.111nes, 1). Mi. 10s, J ohn Ferrie and 1“. W. Gates, who robin, ‘ny rotation, are eligible for reâ€"election. The \'ll"‘Ul 9 " at; the Board, created by the deaths of ' Juson and Young have been filled up by the electimi of MCSSIS. David Law of Montreal, and Adam Hope, of this city, who are also 0 1‘10 for ins-election. After the chairman had called the meeting to order, the minutes of the annual general meeting of shareholders on the 6th August, 1872, were read and adopted. The twenty-sixth annual 'meeting of the Canada Life Assurance Company was held at the head office in Hamilton, on VVednesâ€" day, August; 5th. "he chair was occupied by Mr. Sheriff Thomas, President Of the Company, and among those present Were Mr. F. W. Gates, Vice-President; Mr. A. G. Ramsey, Manager and Secretary ; Hon. Samuel Mills, Dr. James Hamilton; Messrs. Tristram Bickle, Donald Mclnnes, John Brown, G. H. lillespie, James Osborne, Denis Moore, Thomas Swinyard, [Emilius Irving, Adam Hope, W. R. Macdonald, John W. Bell, W. M. Ramsay (Montreal), John Ferrie, George S. Papps, Charles A. Sadlier, Alex. Bruce, John Barry, Edward Martin, W. 14‘. Findlay, R. Ilills, J. \V. Marling, &c., &c. Mr. Denis Moore moved, seconded by W. The Canada. Life Assurance Company. (Si 1399(1), London is agitating for a Street Railway. earry‘otl'u en . hl in Nevada. The child, which was a lin to girl three years old, was playing belore the open door, while its mother was sweeping. The panther, which crept near, suddenly leaped upon the child and seized her by the shoulder, and turned to flee with her, when a powerful and feroâ€" cious mastiti’ that was sitting in the house near the open door, dashed out and seized the panther by the threat. The wild beast dropped the child, which was not hurt, and then a furi- ous fight ensued between the panther and the mastifi‘. The dog tore open the punther’s throat with his teeth, and the panther tore the flesh from the dog’s sides with his claws. The mother of the child rushed out and rescued her darling from beneath the feet of the maddened combatants, ear~ ried her into the house, then seized a loaded rifle that was standing in a corner, and hastened to the help of the mastifl‘. She fired at random, but the ball struck the panther in the shoul- der and passed clear through his body. He fell to the ground, and the dog, or masti'll‘, now furious with the rage of combat, soon finished him. Mr. D. McInnes seconded the motion and, felt happy in being able to endorse every Word. that had fallen from the Chairman as to the close attention to business and judicious management which Mr. Ramsay had evi- danced Dr. Hamilton seconded‘ the. motion, upon which Messrs. Papps and Sadlier proceeded to collect the ballots ; and when this had been done, reported the following gentlemen dply elected to fill the vacancies referred to, VIZ :â€" On motion” of Mr. Osborne, seconded by Mr. Gillespie, the President was invited to leave the chair, and Hon. Senator Mills to take the sameowheu it was moved by Mr. Tristram Bickle, seconded by Mr. Hope, that the thanks of the meeting be given to the President for his able conduct in the chair, which was carried, and the meeting then broke up. The New Albany Ledger-Standard tells of an incident which, if true, does much towards redeeming our race from the charge of selfishness. A gentleman had assisted another to start in business, whereby he had risen from poverty to wealth and dis- tinction. Quite recently the daughter of the benefactor was married. Her father not having kept pace with his protege in the race for wealth, was unable to bestow upon her any rich gift with which to commence life, but the gentleman who, years before, had profited by his benevolence, had not forgotten What he owed to him, and considering that it would be a deli- cate way of acknowledging his in- debtedness to bestow a present upon the daughter, held many consulta- tions with his family as to what it should be. Unable to decide, it was finally concluded to make the present in money, and let her invest it as she saw fit ; and, while others brought gifts of plate and jewels, the grateful millionaire simply pressed in the hand of the bride a packet‘of money and departad. Imagine the exultantjoy of the bride and her spouse when, on unrolling it, the package was found to contain adollar greenback. Mr. Ramsay, in reply, said it was certainly a great incentive to exertion to meet with such hearty approval, and to feel that he had the confidence, not only of the Directors themselves, but of the stockholders also, which good opinion it would be his endeavor always to deserve. He could not forget that, be his own exertions what they might, some- thing more was necessary for the success of the Company, and, recognizing the value of the services rendered by others of the Com- pany’s officers, he would move a vote of thanks to Mr. Roland Hills, Assistant Sec- retary, and to the General Agents, mention- ing among the latter the name of Mr. J. W. Marling, of Halifax, General Agent for the Eastern Provinces, who was there present. A Mr. Swinyard moved the a pointment of Mr. George S. Papps and l\ 1'. Charles A. Sadlier as scrutineers of votes for the elec- tion of Directors, and that a ballct be taken for the election of Directors in place of the five now retiring, as well as in place of those Whose election by the Board, requires confir- mation by the shareholders; also the poll shall now open and be closed upon five min- utes olapsing without a vote. In doing so he said he was glad to hear that his own name was quite acceptable to the Board. \Vhile thoroughly approving of the admir- able management under which the Companv had prospered, he felt confident that it would in ~the future continue to prosper. . Mr. G. H. Gillespie, Rev. G. M. Innes, Messrs. Donald McInncs, John Ferric, F. \V. Gates, C. S. Gzowski, Adam Hope and Thomas Swinyard. A CHILD SEIZED BY A PANTHER AND RESCUED BY A DOG. r” A pumhcr recently attempted to carry ofl'u ch? [(1 in Nevada. The child, which \ Tag a 1m in girl three years old, was playing below the open door. The Chairman acknowledged the compli- mentâ€"a solid one he said it was. He was pleased to hear that his earnest efi'crts in their behalf were well thought of ; what he could do for their interests would not be wanting. He had to move next : That the thanks of the shareholders be given to Mr. Ramsay for his zeal, attention and faithful services rendered to the Company as its Manager. F. Findlay, that avote of thanks be ten- dered the Directors for their services during the past year. Carried. Dr. J ames Hamilton, of West Flamboro’, returned thanks. Having for some years had the honor of a. seat at the Board, he felt leased that the attention to the Company’s usiness which he believed the Directors had always given was appreciated. Hon. S. Mills movedthat the sum of $1,000 be set apart as a remuneration for the ser- vices of the respective Presidents; $600 to be paid to the representatives of the late Mr. Young, and $400 to our present Presi- dent, to whom the thanks of the share- holders are due for the attention given in the discharge of the dutiesnppertaining to that oflice. Seconded by Mr. \V. R. Mac- donald, and carried. THE YORK HERALD Terms:â€"0ne Dollar per Annum in Advanon uUBLISHED AT THE OFFICE Issued Weekly on Friday YONGE S11, melom) HILL. ALEX. SCOTT, PROPRIETOR. Delicate Gratitude. A Fierce Combat. WHOLE NO. r18"!