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Consarvative Mass Meeting. THURSDAY, APRIL. 18. 1878 Mr. Boultbec explained very fully the trade policy to which the Conservative leaders and party are pledged; therefore, Iwillnot enter into that. “'e want Canada for the Canadians, and not as a slaughter market for the States. The policy of the present; Government re- garding the Pacific Railway was not a commendable one, The late Govern ment would have built it in such a man- ner that the country would scarcely have felt the burden of such a great Work. They intended to giVe thirty millions of dollars and fifty million acres of land in alternate blocks; so that as fast as the country was opened up the Government Lands would be settled, :nd the country increased in prosperity. That this plan was a sound one, was shown by the fact of our leading: capitalists taking hold of itâ€"anxious to build the railway. After the present Government came in they threw over that policy, but now they appear to he going back to it. They also made light of the route which had been selected by Sir John’s Administration, but now they are adopting it. Under Sir John the country was prosper-ing; now there is nothing but deficits. The Government is unable to pay its way, and it is the same with private individuals. The Government is like a fly on-awheei; so they say. They cannot do anything to better the state of the country, and vrill not try. ‘ The public debt has been increased some $31,000,000 in three years. There is not much to show for all this. The money, in nearly every instance has been squandered. As an example of how this has been done, I will just show you how the emigration department has been managed. During the last. year of Sir John’s Administration over 277,000 emigrants were brought into the country at an expense of $36,000. In Mac» lienzre’s time, in 1875, 16,000 emigrants cost; the country $302,000; notice the difi‘erence.» How has this large amount been spent‘. In increasing the salaries of useless ofiicials, and giving the con- trol of large sums of money to men who do not know how to manage it, but for their own welfare. In 1877, 7,000 emigrants cost Canada about $350,000; at the rate of $550 per head. We cannot afford to pay this price for our emigrants, I think this policy a great mistake. This money should be spent in assisting the thousands of needy people we already have here to go to the Northwest,instead of bringing in more, to increase the crowd of hungry months. There has been very large deficits since this Gov-l ernment came into power, and theyl should now fulfill the promises made' while in Opposition, that they would re- duce the expenditure, and increase the surplus. Mackenzie used to complain 3 of their being too many clerks at Ottawa, l Saying that he could hardly get through the buildings for fear of Stumbling over I (communism) 7 Mr. Wallace the candidate for West York, was then introduced. He was glad to meet with so many electors to discuss public questions, which are agitating the people at present; he Would discuss them on their mexits solely. The Conservative Party had been for many years called “corrup it'ioniets" by the Grits. “Tell, when the Election Courts, with one exception only, decided against the Reforme/rs in every case that came before them, they soon dropped that cry. (Applause) The Conservatives were al§o called ‘coalitionists’; but we do not hear much about that now, since Cartwright and Cauchon took seats in the Cabinet. The steel rails afiair, one of the mest corrupt acts any Administration could be guilty of, has been explained by Mr. Boultbee. The Government is now putting these rails out of sight,â€"-giving them to different Railroad Companies. They have done so in Nova Scotia. They are using them up in every man- ner possible, so as to get rid of' them. They built a branch line from Fort William and Prince Arthur, which will not be needed; It is only a sum- mer road, open for five months in the year. This branch is about 410 miles in length and has been built at an enormous Got to the country. Before it is completed it will swallow up at the present rate over 20 millions of dollars, and remember, this is not a portion of' the main line,-‘~simply a branch. A great many tons of rails were taken to British Columbia; hot as there was no use for them, they were taken back again. making a loss to the country of thousands of dollars. There is another branch line upon which a great quantity of money has been wasted; I mean the Georgian Bay Branch. $109,C00 was spent on this Branch, and there is nmhingjr to show for if; nothing done. The Government en- gineers say it is of no use. The rouie is utterly impracticable. All this money spent one wild goose chase. It was given to Senator Foster as a present, because he supported the Government. M35 Rev. J05. Galloway Markdale. 1051 J. Hurt. R. Hill. IOBTVV. J. Lime, Thornhill. 1074 Jos.P0\\‘01], R. Hill. 1053 Chas. Thom, Yorkviflo. 1061 A. W. Duncan, Downsview. 1072 J. Vunderburgh, R. Hill. 1073 W. Kefier, Concord, 1057 W. H. Howland, Toronto. Good Shir gltsâ€"Eyer ‘g (9.,an’nto. Fruit. Trees Brnclufi "REM. Paints-Smith Ne}scn,i\mcuonahi 55 C0,T0xonto éhanrgoâ€"G. T e 1011‘ THE HERALD. SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED NE W ADVER’I‘ISEDDM' 'x Ida-1:6... 113.241.: [erm WJAmuhmm* «4...... “r them. But what do we find now?l W'iiy they have increased the. number, and have built another building to ac commodnte them. (Applause). In the Public Works Department, over which Mackenzie presides, the samel reckless expenditure and general busintssl incapacity is found. Paying no attenw tion to the rcmonstrauces of good 3 engineers, the Opposition members, or many of his own triends, he has gone on building the Fort Francis Lock, and now after nearly a quarter of a million of dollars has been spent on the work, it will have to be discontinued, as it is found to be of no use whatever. The railway will not go within one hundred miles of that Look, and as there is 400 feet of a perpendicular lift, to be over- come, the work is simply useless. Mac kenzie said he intended to utilize the water stretches for the purpose of carry- ing the steel rails. Well, even suppos ing the Lock to be completed, there are still four hundred feet, perpendicular, of a fall on the river, which is at present overcome by light portages. Every one of those rails, and indeed every article that passes over the route will have to be translnpped twice at each of these light portages. must be handled sixteen times. Jl‘o talk about taking the steel rails‘ over there is simply ridiculous. It would cost a fabulous amount of money. To pursue this policy Mac- kenzie will have to build a great many other locks, at an enormouse cost. It is not necessary to say anything about the. trade policy of the Government, further, than that they decline to do anything to better the condition of the country. When all this extravagant expenditure, all the incompetency to deal with the affairs of'a great country which they have displayed, is taken into consideration. I think every one should support a policy which will bring pros- perity to the country, the policy of the Opposition, Mr. Wallace held three meetings dur. ing the past week in the township of York. He was ably assisted by local talent as also by able speakers from the city. The ministerial party was defended by that great and able C?) special pleadcr, Mr. lladgerow, Mr. Tait, (To- ronto baker,) Mr. Gibson and others. The friends of the Government fail to attack 11:9 National Policy laid down by Sir John; but go. back to old time- issues, twenty and thirty years before Confederatiom On Thursday afternoon last. the 11th inst, the firm of Speight dc Son, of the Markham Novelty Works,entertained a large number of their friends, at. a grand banquet, given on the occasion of opening the new worksâ€"the old establishment having been destroyed by fire last fall. The dinner was held in the second floor of the works, and was gotten up in the most recherche style, reflecting great credit upon those who man- aged and arranged the bill of fare. The attendance was large, there being some- where in the neighborhood of 200 persons present; but a great many to whom invita- tions had been sent were unable to attendâ€"â€" many farmers, no doubt. being busy with seeding. After all had partuken of the summons repast, Mr. N. C. Wallace, 0t Woodbridfie, Warden of the County, was requested to act as Chairman, and Dr. Armstrong, of Markham, as Vice. The toast of " The Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, and Empress of Indra,” was then given and drunk in a hearty manner. This was followed by “The Governor-General and Lt.-Governor,” which was responded to by the Company singing "For they are Jolly good Fellows.” “The Local and Dominion Legislature,” coupled with the names of Messsrs. White, Badgerow and Crosby, was responded to by ’able and interesting speeches. Grand Banquet at Markham Novelty Works. The Company broke up about 6.30 o’clock, and numbers px'eceeded to inspect. the works, which certainly are a credit. to Markham, and we congratulale that village upon posspssing such energetic gentlemen. We hope the Novelty Works will continue to prosper. “The learned Professions,” coupled with the names of Rev. Dr. Bain, Rev. Mr. Wells, Rev. Mr. Carmichael, Dr. Croyle, and Mr. T. H. Bull. In response Dr. Bain made a lengthy but instructive speech. re- ferring: in particular to the trade question. Mr. Wells devoted hislremm-tss to education and religion; Mr. Carmichael advocated keeping young men on the fzum. etc; Dr. Cruyle iet'erred to High Schools and Teachers, and Mr. Bull to the legal fratern- ity and other matters. “The Employees” was responded to by Messrs. Speighb and Crosby. “The Army, Navy and Volunteers," ecupled with the names of Col. Bution and Captain Milne. This toast elicited a very good speech from both those gentlemen. “The Municipal Interests” was responded to by Messrs. Dollerty and Reesor, of Smum-ille; Mr.Jolm Duncan, of Richmond Hill; and Mr. H. Duncan, of York. "The Ladies” was responded to by the Rev. Mr. Emsley, in a very charming man- ner. The ll‘lanufacmring, Agricultural and Mercantile Interests, was responded to by Messrs. Kent and Gormley, of Galt; Messrs. Ingles and Henless, of Guelph; and Mr. Wm. Patterson, of Patterson, for the Mamll'aclurers. Messrs. John Gibson, J. D. Phillips, John Jamieson. responded for the Agriculturalists. Mr. Barker spoke on behalf of the mercamile interests. “Our Hosts” was then proposed by Mr. Banker ; and Dr. Armstrong, who occupied the chair in the absence of Mr. Wallace, paid a fitting tribute to the energy and enterprise, the generosity and popularity of these gentlemen. Messrs. James and John Speight responded in very appropriate and feeling speeches. “The Press” was responded to by Mr. Corscn, of the Markham Economist; Mr. Baker, of the North York Reformer; and Mr. I). T. Fairbaim, ofthe Richmond Hill Herald. ' MR. SPEIGHT ENTERTAINS HIS FRIENDS. On Sunday last, the 14th inst.,| aboutl o’clock, we observed quite a. number of people hastening up Arnold’ Street, and on inquiring the reason ofi the excitement, ascertained that a little] boy, the son of Mr. John Kendrick, had, been drowned but a few minutes bel'ore. We proceeded to the house and viewed the body, which appeared. to. be that of, a child about three years old, possessed, of very handsome and “ intelligent fea- tures. His face was perfectly white, marble-like,and wore a peaceful express ion, not at all resembling that of many persons who come to their death by drowning. The poor mother, who has the deepest sympathy of her friends and neighbors, appeared to be almost heart- broken, sobbing in a hysterical manner, and calling vainly for her “dear little boy," who but a few moments since had been in full possession of his life and liberty of action; to whom the world only looked thir; who was at once the only joy and comfort of his now bereaved parents. No doubt, it is all for the best; still, it is, indeed, hard to'see our loved on es pass away from among usâ€" just at the time too when they have fondly endeared themselves to the heai‘ts of their parents. A person, musti-‘in- deed, be very hard-hearted, who could witness such a scene and not feel deep sympathy for those who 'mourned the loss of their darling son. It appears that the house belongs to Mrs. Bridget Kendrick, and that Mr.3 John Kendrick and family ‘had come up from Toronto but a short ‘time before' 011 a visit. The well in which the child was drowned is but a foot or so from the % door, and was only covered With a small board. This covering: was considered safe enough for many years, as there have not been any little children around The little boy was not aware of the danger he incurred in playing around the well, and leaving his father for a few minutes, he went there for the purâ€" pose of getting a board. He must have walked across the cover, which was set on the hole corner-ways. Immediately he stepped on it, the board gave way beneath him, like a trap door and pre- cipitated him into the well:a when it fell back to the same place. He was missed in a few minutes, and a search was im mediately instituted. After looking all over the house and yard, the well was examined. The father went down by climbing from stone to stone; and with the aid ofa hoe succeeded in finding‘his son at the bettom,â€" but quite dead. There was only about three feet of water in the well, and the cover was not more than a few inches out of its usual position. The water did not seem to be in the least disturbed, and there was no apparent reason why any one should think the child had fallen down; but, strange as it may appear, his mother says she dreamed a few nights before that her boy had been drowned, and therefore she prevailed upon her hus- band to see if the child was there. Dr,,McConneil, of Thornbill, held an inquest on the body on Monday. Mr and Mrs. John Kendrick. Dr. Brown, and one or two neighbors, were sworn and testified. The evidence taken, (which we have not space to give,) was of a similar nature to our report given above. After short deliberation the jury brought in the following verdict:â€" majority.- The Liberal C?) party taking advan- tage ofa meeting being held by Mr. Wallace, at the Golden Lion, on Fri- day night, called a meeting (privately) of their party at Thornhill, which was addressed by the poet, Mr. Edgar, Mr. Lane, young Blain, and other greater or lesser lights of the party. Mr. Davin, Mr. \Vallace and Boultbee succeeded in getting to the meeting before it broke up, and cut and carved the great guns of the Steel Rail party, to that extent that they Were afraid to put a motion of confidence in the Government to the vote. Judging by the tone of the Thornhill meeting, we confidently look for the return of Mr. Wallace by 200 Signedâ€"B- Redditt, Foreman. A. Law, T. Sedman, G. Arksey, J. Davisx A. Wilson, G. Trench, C. Duncumb, F. Cosgrove, J. Lealess, John McCon- nell, R. Phillips, ’1‘. Munshawh J. Elliott, P, Savage, J. Palmer, Jr., Jurors." The remains were buried on Tuesday last, in the Thombill cemeterv. “We, the undersigned jurymen, being properly sworn, say as our verdict that the late James Henry Kendrick came to his deaih by accidentally falling into a well in the yard of Mrs. Bridget Kendrick. We would add that great care should be taken by said Bridget Kendrick in properly securing said well, which we consider in dangerous proxâ€" imity to her dwelling; also very care lessly secured from danger. Richmond Hill Markham Weston The Senior High School Inspector, 'Dr. McLellan, visited and examined the High School in this village last Friday. Before leaving he expressed himself well satisfied With the state of the school, and gave the pupils some excellent ad- vice as to the way and spirit in which they ought to do their work. There have been 68 names enrolled during the present year, and the average attendance for the first three months of this year has been 55. The average attendance for the same period last year was 39, and the number of names on the roll 50. This school now ranks second in the County, as can be seen by a reference to the appointment of the High School Grant, on the results of Inspection for the half year, ending 3lst December, 1877, as given below: Newmarkel: Bigh School ......... Sad Case of Drowning. Our high School. fl 46 4O 36 13 31 23 w Colored Kid GlovesNo. 6, 61-, 6%,65}, 'ahd 7, an 50 cents per pair, at Crosby’. 300 pieces of halfâ€"dime Music for sale here. Just receiVedâ€"a lot of ink; also a lot of balls. The village talkâ€"What cheap boots at J. Brown’s. The best 50 cent tea in the Domin- ion. No blowing at Atkinson’s. 'We send out a lot of accounts this week, a prompt attention will oblige. The Union Spring Fair to be held at Uniouville,on the 23rd inst promises to be a great success. An intéresting letter from Toronto, Vaughan Council. and ' other interesting matter, is unavoidably crowded out. Mr. R. Phillips has improved the condition of the pump in ‘the school yard. ' Moody’n hasjust received a large and well aSSorted stock of new spring goods. Look out for his new advertisement next Week. Special inducements. Thompson, Smith and Black, the men who so seriously injured young Raith and Horn, of Thomhill, will be tried this week. A bill on the 8th con. of Markham, between lots 10 and - 11, needs cutting down very badly. , Be on the watch for the advertisement that will appear next Week, regarding Falconbridge'n new Spring Goods. DONATION.â€"-N. Clarke Wallac, Esq., Warden of the County of York, donated the sum of $20 to the Newsboys’ Home on Frederick street, Toronto. Prairie and timber of the very best quality may be had' convenient to rail-- road. For full information regardâ€" ing Government Lands everywhere, Homestead and Preâ€"einption Lawa. send ten cents for 48 Eoiumns about the public lands. Address,W, H. Gardner, Rodgers Park,Ill Finding it impossible to be governed by the retanl price of books, as fixed by the Council of Public Instruction. We shall in future sell our school books at such figures as we may deem prudent. DRIFT ENG WITH THE TIDEâ€"Ninety thousand copies have already been sold of Will L Thompson’s famous song, “Gathering Shellsfl’um the Sea Shore.” It is thought that “Drifting with the Tide," this author’s last composition, will even eclipse “Gathering Shells” in popularity. Any music dealer Will mail either of these beautiful pieces to your address on receipt of: price, 40c. Published '0} W: L: Thompson & 09., East Liverpool, Ohio. Mr. McConkey, in one ot'hislectures, at the Masonic Hall, spoke very highly of the way in which the proprietor of the Pal 'er House hnd treated him dur- ing his u‘sit here. He considered him one of the squarcst landlords he had ever met, and did not believe he would give a glass ot'liquor to any one who signed the pled’ge, and wore the blue ribbon. On our third page will be found an advertisemenc of Climatic and Fire Proof Paints. These Paints are, with- out doublfilxe best. in use, and from what wehave beard regarding them, we feel confident they will sell rapidly. Many farmers in Markham are now usingtliem. They have been in use in the States for over 25 years, and are already having a large sale in Canada. An interesting and pointed communi- cation will be found in another column, from a farmer of Ybrk township. It speaks for itself, and shows how much superior all intelligent men hold Mr. Wallace, as a representative in Parlia- ment, to Mr. Blain, and how the pri- vate character of both is regarded. ALL THE TALENTS -â€"-It is amusmg to read the compliments passing be- tween the North York {{eformer and Markham Economist. One would naturally suppose that these papers con- tain on their staff “all the talents" of the Dominion. The Rev. Mr. Manly, of Toronto, lectured in the Methodist Church, on Tuesday evening last. on “The Second Coming of Christ.” According to the lecturer, those who have looked forward for the second advent of Christ, are quite in error, as he came as an invisible King upon the destruction ef Jerusulem. Mr. Badgerow, in a speech he made at the Golden Lion the other night, re ferred to a speech delivered by the Rev. Mr. Bam at the NoveltyWork’s dinner, and wished to draw the conclusion and impress upon his hearers the conviction that the Rev’d Gentleman was in favor of the policy of the present Government. We do not think that the deduction in- tended to be drawn will meet with the approval of our friend; and Mr. Bad. gerow’s reference to his speech as an approval of the policy of the present Government, was quite, in our opinion, out of place. There will be a grand entertainment given in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening next, the 23rd inst., by the Richmond ' Hill Canada Temperance Association. A good programme will be prepared. Mr. McConkey has an- nounced his intention of being present, and Wlll endeavor to bring some temper- ance friends from the city. All are invited. Admission free. Bread in Taronto nine cents. LOCAL NEWS Now, boys, keep straignt; don’t soil your ribbons. Look to your wells and cisterns. See that they are covered up. Don’t let the sad accident which occurred on Sunday morning be repeated in our Vlllnge. We notice quite an improvement in the walk in front of'the English Church. There will be service to-morrow (Good Friday) in the Methodist Church in the morning, and in the English in the afternoon. Remember t1]: Grand Concert to- morrow (Friday) evening, by the Methodist Sunday School Scholars. This here style of flying over a gate head-first is not to be commended in a blue-ribbon man. Revival services in Aurora appear to have been very successful. There is some talk about holding a revival here. No doubt a great deal of good might be accomplished . Mr. McCorkery, of Thoruhill, intends to sell a number of his well-bred animals. Particulars Will be given next. week. We would advise all who wish to get good cattle, to inspect his stock. A meeting of the Richmond Hill Lacrosse Club will he held in the Council Chamber, on Monday evening next, the 22nd inst.. for the election of officers, and also to make preparations for the coming season. All who wish to become members, or who take any interest in the club are invited to attend. The Richmond Hill Mills has been leased and thoroughly fitted up by Messrs. McChesseney & Jennings, who are now prepared to do all kinds of Custom Work in a satisfactory manner The old tannery on Richmond Street, which has been regarded as alundqnark for many years, was last week subjected to the cruel hand of the destroyer. Owing, however, to some unforsecn cir- cumstances, the work of pulling' down the venerable buildmg has been susâ€" pended. NEWMARKET, April 14,â€"About two o'clockthis morning Dr. Bentley’s drug store, Mm-limer’s (in shop. and W. H. Bowden’a bakery were totally destroyed by fire. Bentley’s insurance on two stares is $1,600; on stock. $3,000. Morlimer's luss is about $1,000; no insurance. Bow- den’s insurance on building is $600, and $200 on store. John Duncan,Esq.,wfll receive the names of parties desxmus of sub scribing for this paper, when an acâ€" knowledgment of money received will be made through the columns of the paper. Mr. F. J D. Smith's Stallion will be at Lemon’s Hotel, Thornhill, on Wed- nesdays, and at Wallace Carson’s, (York Mills) Hotel, on Saturdays. See Ad- vertisement. 3rd Arithmetic Classâ€"1st. Jno. Monk- house; 2nd, Alex. Stiver; 3rd, Chas. San- derson and C. Cooks 2nd Geography Classâ€"'lst, burgh; 2nd, Robert Carver; Hunt. Sénior Arithmetic ' Classâ€"15$, Louisa Walker and H. M. Lundy; 2nd, Mary Lundy and >0. Heisg; 3rd,_ W. H. Pawjon. 2n3 Arithmetic Classâ€"151, A. M. Law- son; 2nd, Elijah J. Carver; 3rd,- Hannah Sanderson. 3rd Reader, jr'.-B'enjamin Carver; 2nd, Lizzie_Ni£:holAs; 3131, Plulip Kefl'gr. _ Senior: Geography Classâ€"lst, Lawsan 2nd H_. M._Lundyi 3rd__C. A CASE or Coxst'MPTtoN â€"Cl1estm~field. N. H., Marc-1126, 2867. Messrs. Seth W. Fowle 8L Sun: Gentlemen-â€"I feel in duty called upon voluntarily to give my teati- mnny llt favor of DR. Wts'rAR’s BALSAM or WILD CHERRY. I was taken sick last. 0c- tober with a lung complaint. accompanied with u. very serious cough; and after having been treated a number of weeks by the best physicians, they gave me up as an in- curnble case ofconsumption, and for about six weeks my friends expected that I might die anydny, having entirely despaired of my recovery. At this time I read the ad- vertisementand certificates of the WILD CHsiutY Dustin. and was lllduCed to try it myself. I have taken five bottles, and from the commencement I have been gradually recovering. My'cough has now entirely ceased. I have regained my flesh and strength, and am feeling quite well. I attribute the (‘UIG to Dn. WIS'rAn’s BALSAN OF WILD CHERRY, as I have taken no other medicine since] commenced taking that. Very respectfully youts, Mns. MILA 3. SMITH. M mars. Fowle & Son: Grntlemon-Mis. Smith gives me the foregoing certificatt- of the cflicncy ofyour medicine in her case. She is an acquaintance of mine, and took the Balsam on the strength of my certi- ficate, which she saw in the papers. Her story is literally true. Yours truly, T‘V. H. JOKES. 50 cents and $1 a bottle. Sold by dealers generally. The following is the standing of the pupils in School Section No. 6 Markham, forrtheflquqrter glidingMgrch 2191!), 1§7f_§: 3rd Reaéer, sr.â€"-lst, Lambert Carver; 2nd. AflnineiU; 31-9, Yfizzie Eiunt. 2nd Grammar Class- lst. Jas. Carver; 2nd, Lizzie Frisby; 3rd, Lizzie Hunt.‘ 31rd Grammar uCylassâ€"llst Lizzie Lundy; 2nd, Anrnic); gem; 3rd, Lamberti pager. Canadian Histxnrywlst, Eddie Stouten- burgh; 2nd, Alice Maud Lawson; 3rd, H. MflLundy and C. Heise. u Senior Grammar Classâ€"lat, Louisa Walker; 2nd, Mary A Lundy; 3rd, Harriet Mthqfiry. British 3 H:s!0’ryâ€"lst, A. M. Lawson; 2nd, Louisa Walker and H. M. Lundy; 3rd, Eddie StoutenburglL 3rd Geography Classâ€"Isl, Annie Neill; 2nd. Lizzie Lundy; 3rd, Charlie Sanderson and Lambert Carver. Senior Dictation Classâ€"let, Mary A. Lundy; 2nd, Louisa Walker and Eddie Stoutenburgh; 3rd. John Neill. 4th Réadeuvlst, Charlotte Hexée; 2nd, H. M. Lundy; 3rd, A M. Lawson and E. Stoutenhurgh. 2nd DicIaTio'n Classâ€"15f, Lizzie Lundy; 2nd, Alex. Siivgr; 3rd, {\‘nnie Neill._ 2nd Readéréâ€"lét. Fréncis Leek; 2nd, Allen Monkhouse; 31d, Hudson Andrews. S. S. No. 6 Markham. l C. Heise. E. Smu‘enâ€" 3rd, Lizzie . M. The Blue-Ribbon Movement. On Friday" evening last Mr. Me‘- Conkey‘ dommenced a‘s‘eries of meetings in this village, In aid (if the Temperance Cause.’ The meetings were held in the Masonic Hall, and were very largely at- tended. Un Friday evening the chair was occupied by the Rev} Mr. McCal- lum, who opened the fleeting with pray- er. After a stirring address had been delivered by the lecturer, he appealed to all to come forward and Sign the pledge. The audience responded to the number of nearly two hundred. On Saturday evening Mr. M'cCalliiifi was again called to the chair; we also noticed on the platform the Rev. I. Campbell. Mr. McConkey spoke very earnestly and with so much effect, that over one hundred and fifty persons came Forward and joined the Association. A meeting was held on Sunday afternoon, on which occasion the hall was crowded to its fullest extent. Mr. B. Willmot occupied the chair and opened the meet- ing with prayer. Mr. McConkey drew a large number forward to sign the pledge. In the three meetings over five hundred persons took the blue ribbon and signed the cards. On Monday evening another meeting was held with the Rev. 1. Campbell in the chair, who opened the lecture in the usual manner. After a large number had signed the pledge a club was formed with the Rev. I. pampbellas President; Mr. Jas. McConnell, 1st. Vice; Mr. John Elliott, 2nd Vice; Mr: Jns. Law- rence, Secretary; Mr. D. T. Fairbairn, Asst. Sec; M r. Wm. Trench, Treasurer. An executive Committee composed of of five ladies and an‘ equal number of gentlemen was also appointed. The ladies are :â€"Mrs. James Newton,Mrs.]. Elliott, Mrs. P. Crosby; Mrs. Storey and Mrs. Grant. The gentlemen are Messrs. McCutchou, Willmot, Hews, Mortimer, and Storey. Mr. McConkcy is certainly a very successful lecturer, and has been the means, no doubt, of accomplishing a vast amount of good. His every word, every sentence,shows how terribly in earnest heis, and how hard he works for the cause. At the close ofthe meeting on Sunday and Monday evening, collections weretaken up to defray expenses. We must not forget to mention that the choir rendered good service, by givingexcellcut selections at propitious moments. Mr. Trench, as Chairman of the special committee appointed at last meet- ing to meet Mr. D. Boyle, brought in his repormwhich was read. Councillors presentâ€"Messrs. Lnug smif, Powall, ‘Redditt and Savage. A superior Violin for sale. Specially ordered and not called for. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The Clerk read a petition from Mr. Frank Wiley and 35 others, praying the )uuncil to "cause to be ditched and graded Arnold and Elizabeth streets to Richmond slreet, for the purpose of carrying off surface water,” 823., &c. Mr. Powell moved, seconded by Mr. Savage, that Inspector Daniels be and he is hereby authorized to purchase a keg of nails to be used for repairs of sidewalks in the village.â€"â€" Carried. The best system of Penmanship out, Potter Ainsworth & Co.,call and examine; price 7 and 8 cents; Nos. 1 to 5 and 1 to 1‘2. The annual boat race between Oxford and Cambridge Universities came off on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock, and was won easily by Oxford by six- or eight lengths. Dr. Lnngstafl' moved, seconded by P. G. Savage, that the Treasurer is hereby authorized and instructed to pay the foregoing accountsâ€"Carried. Mr. B. Redditt moved, seconded by Dr. Langstafl", that Captain James McConnell is hereby appointed a Village Constableâ€"he having already been up- pointcd a County Constable at the last meeting of the Justices in Session.â€" Carried. M r.Thos.Sedman handed in an account claiming eleven dollars for the necessary expense of burying a young lad named William Dancy, Nov. 9, 1877â€"grund- son of Pockeridge Dancy, who is old and infirm, and depending on the charity of the Counml for assmance. Some objection was made to the amount, but the Council concluded to pay the ac- count. On motion of Mr. Redditt, sec- onded by Mr. Powell,that the Treasurer is hereby authorized and instructed to pay to Mr. Thomas Sedman the sum of eleven dollars for expense attending the burial of the late William Dancy.â€"â€" Carried. ’ Dr. Langstafl‘ moved, seconded 'by Mr. Powell, that the Reeve is hereby requested to procurca good road scraper for the use ofthis corporationâ€"Carried. Council adjourned until Wednesday, May lst, at 8 pm. The following accounts were read :â€" M. H. Keeflerâ€"printing ......... $15 25 Rich’d Jordanâ€"repairsof'pound 0 98 The Methodist Church Sunday School Anniversary will be held on Fri- day, 191h April, Over 200 voices will take part. in the Concert. An excellent entertainment will be given. The Council met; the Reeve in the chair. HORSE BILLs.â€"We are prepared to fulfill orders for horse bills in the best style. We make this a speciality, and our bills give unqualified satisfaction. School Law Lectures, new arm to vised edition ;for sale here. Price 500ts Village Council. April 3, 1878. The Globe of Tuesday stated that Sir John Macdonuld was intoxicated on Fri- day night, at Ottawa. ’l‘lxe’ Ottawa correspondent of the Leader :â€" v ‘ ‘ “Ottawa, April 1.6: The statement concerning Sir John Mac- donald in this morning’s Globe is an utter mztrulh. It was not a scintillation of the jewel of the organ. The article was Written elsewhere." EPPS’S COCOAâ€"Gulmfi'urg my, Gnu Fon'rmG.-â€"“ ByVa ‘thorough knowledge of the natural laws which goverri: the opera- tions of digestion end: nutrition, and by a2 careful application'ot' the fine properties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided_ our breakfast tables with a delicately fluv- oured beverage, which may save us mqny‘ heavy doctors’ bills. t is byrthe judicious‘ use of such articlesof diet that a constitu- tion may be gradually built ugluntil strong enough to resisteve‘ry tendency to disease." Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is‘ a weak point. We may esc‘ape many a fatal shaft by YKeeping,r ourselves well fortified with pure blood and properly nourished frame.”â€"-â€" Civil Service Gazette. Sold only' in packets labelledâ€""JAMES EPPS &' Co.,,‘ Homoeopathic Chemists, 48, Threudneedle Street. and 170. Piccadillv. London." Flourâ€"spring wheat, per barrel ...$5 25 to Fall wheat extra. . Outs, per bushel .. Peruse, per busheL Potatoes, per bushe 35 Apples, per barrel 2 {>0 Dried apples, per )b H 0 07 Butterâ€"1b r0115, ppr lb 0 18 Eggs, per (102911 ............. Drossud Hogs, per 100 tbs Corrected by Mr. Isaac Crosby, Grocér and Dry' Goods Merchant, Fire Proof Store. Wheat-fall, per bushel ..... E'leiug, per bushel. Barley, per bushel .. Outs, per bushel .. Pause, per bushel Rye, per bushel Hay. per ton Straw, per ton Potatoes, per bag, Apples, per bun‘el .‘ Onions, per busheL Turnips, per bug” Carrots, per bag Beets, per bag ..... Cu‘nlmge, per dozen .. Cauliflowers, per dozen . Butterâ€"11) rolls,1per 2b large m ls, perm . tub, dairy, per 11) . Eggs, fresh, per dozen .. Chickcns, per pair .. Ducks, per brace .. Geese, each ...... Turkeys, each .‘ Beef, hind quarters, per 100 lbs Mutton, by the carcnse, per 100 lb Dressed Hoes. nor 100 lbs.“ Corrected from the Toronto Daily Mail every \Vednesduy morning. 1 'TIONEER for the County of York. Ad- dressâ€"Carmel 1’. O. . SEEMS! SHINGLES! Came into the premises of the subscriber, 1M 25, 4th 0011. of Markham, on or before the lst of February, 1878, two ewes. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges, and take them Addressâ€"Elia. P. 0. WIT TfiEES Fflfl SALE LARGE STOCK Prince of the \Vest; winner of over 30 prizes, will not be fitted up for showing this spring, but will stand during the season at his own stableâ€"â€" except on Wedneada sâ€"thu he wil be found at Lemon; ligtel, T xomh‘ill, {mm A1_to 4 o’clock, p, m.; and on Saturday, when he will be at Van- lace Carson’s, (York Mills)Hotel, for the same time. All lovers of good horse flesh are requested to call and examine the horse and some of his stock. before making their selection of n. breeclng sire. For pedigree, etc., see large bills. OF ALL KINDS 01“ Fruit Trees, Apple ,Trces, Plum Tract, I’car Trees, Grape Vines, and evfly variety of bkrlflm, tram-th and ready For Sale. EYER BROS., Lumber Dealers, 1’. O. Box 768. No. 4, Adelaide at. Eastman-onto, April 1 8,â€"--3â€"m. ’ HE PALMER HOUSEâ€"vâ€"BEST For the travelling: nublic. north of Toronto FOR SALE CHEAP ELYBESMLE STRLLIflN Well known as a. winner of “prizes wherever exhibited, will be found at the same place. $2 for Grade 8:. common cows, Cash. 0 BE RT CONWAY, LICENSED AUCTIONEFH fn'r thn nnuntv nf V'nrlr, ROYAL BUTTERFLY, {26%} $1 EACH SOVVâ€"~CASH. away. TERMS to Suit the Times. Arru 13, 4-111. For particuln rs np 1y to David Eye)“, or S. Proc- tor, Bichmon Hill, or at thefitation. Lumber supplied by the Carload JOHN PALMER, Jr., Prom-istor. Richmond Hill March 21, 1878. s" to Insure; Groom’s fee as usual. These Trees and Shrubs will be sold cheaper than they can be purchased ellewhere. April 11â€"3411 RICHMOND HJL L STA TJON. April 18 2-111, gun: gflvcrtimmmm. For the travelling public, north of Toronto AUC'IEQNEJEF for the County of York. RICHMOND HILL MARKETS. ESTRAY! aged , and a. young Berkshire Boar. Lgrgo i‘élls, per lb BUTTON, LICENSED AUCâ€" I HAVE JUST RECEIVED A T0 H NTO MARKETS. Flat Denial. Also the Berkshire Boar, (From the Leader) The Short Horn Bull, THE WELL-KNOWN CEARLES SPOFEORD. v4.4a F. J. D. SMITH, Newton Brook P.O., Yonse Em GOOD SHINGLE S RICHARD BRECKON, ‘ Richmond Hill, Victbria Square. $1, 2,9 0 60 11 00 13 50 mmmm 7 O RING 0003 052 036 016 011 070 075 070' 150 500 fig 000 575