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We are placed in possession of several documents printed by Order of the Leg- islative Assembly, among which are, let, Report of the Fruit Growers' Associa- tion of Ontario for the year 1886, the Report upon the Houses of Refuge and Orphan and Magdalen Asylums,the Reâ€" por't upon the Hospitals of the Province of Ontario, the Report of the Commisâ€" sioner of Crown Lands, the Report of the Commissioner of Public VVorlts There is, without doubt, a vast amount of stuff printed that is never read by the public. It may be said, it is the duty of the press to give such extracts from such documents as may be of interest to the public. It may be so, but as a factJ the man who endeavors to run a counâ€" try paper has about as little time, or in â€" clination, or perhaps the ability, to wade through a lot of heterogeneous mass of figures as any other man. During the time of the Legislative Campaign the country was undergoing a terrible lot of trouble to understand or to get at what the surplus held by the Ontario Govern. ment amounted. to. One candidate did not agree with another upon this imâ€" portant subject, and to this day no satis- factory state of afl‘airs upon which all parties can agree has been yet given to the public. Men who in private life and in their private business know how to strike a clean balance sheet, and show to the satisfaction of all who may be inâ€" tercsted a just, true and correct statoâ€" mcnt, are as regards this surplus claimed to be in the Ontario Treasury as far at sea from each other as the Atlantic is from the Pacific. The other day we read the discussion upon this subject in the city press that took place in the House, and we confess to a feeling of disgust after the perusal of the arguâ€" ments and statements therein set forth, and we were about as wise when we finished as when we commenced. Durâ€" ing the Sandficld Macdonald Governâ€" ment certain amounts were not taken in, as fair assets, which the present Govâ€" ernment claim should be. We would like to see both sides of the House apâ€" proach this subject as men of intelligence and honesty, and for the time being get rid of the shackles of party, and discuss it as reasonable beings so as to arrive at a fair, just and reasonable solution of how the surplus of the Province really stands. We take hold of the Report of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, and it would almost appear to us as if a deâ€" ‘ sire for mystification pervaded the mind of the writer of it, for the style, scope, &c., does not assist or help to assist the ‘ reader as to the true state or value of the Crown Lands at the present. It may be said, our ignorance is such that we are incapable of reading our mother tongue, or of comprehending a sum in simple addition or practice. It may be so, then it is the duty of those who get paid from the funds of the country to put things in such shape as not to ne- cessitate the wading through a halfâ€" dozen accounts more or less before the reader can arrive at anything like an ap- proximate cost of what it takes to run one of the departments of the Local House. Give us a balance sheet of the cost of running: lst, the office of thel Crown Lands’ Department; 2nd,amount paid out to Crown Land Agents. disâ€" bursements, &c., &c., and then let us have the contra side showing amount of sales, &c., with the amount of value ofl land the Province at present owns. We turn to Appendix_ No, l~~â€"and we find; No. 40: Whole No. 1495: Volume 28. TH may be found on file at Geo 1’. Bowen & 00'»: Newspaper Advertising Bureau (10 Spruce st.)where advertis- ing contracts may be m {me for it IN NEW YORK Chrmge~W. Atkinson. Farm to Rentâ€"J. Brown The date printed on each paper denotes the tima when the subscription expires. We do not hold ourselves responsible [or the opinions of our Correspondents. THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1887. GOING NORTH- Tomntn. 8 10 Thornhill 9 07 Richmond Hill 9 18 King, 8 30 Aurom, 9 49 Newmnrket. 10 no Holland Landing, 10 09 MORNING. Gcg‘ng North, South, East, and West, at. . . . . . . 8.00 EVENING. Going South, East, and West, 5.30 Mail for the North, vim Railway, leaves once a day, in the morning, as above stated. OFFICE HOURS- $301111; Holland Landing, N ewm urket, Aurora, K ing, Richmond Hill, Thomhill, Toronto, Richmond Hill, Dec. 6th, 1886. Morning M ail from South, West and East, by I{ailway,arrives at Evening Mail from Toronto by Yonge-strcet Stage, arrives at. Night Mail from North, by Rail- way, arrives at ............ .. ..... Until further notice, Mails will be alosed at the above Office as follows :â€" RICHMOND BILL POST 0FFICE- PEST DFFIEH Nll'l'lflfl ! TRAIN TIME. @1113 211m: gamma. NO T1013 T0 8 UBSCRIBERS. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Crown Lands, &c. Richmond HIII. Ont. ARRIVALS. M. TEEFY, Postmaster. GOING SOUTH. 1020 ’7 a.m. to ll 57 12 10 12 30 12 42 12 63 l] 45 1'2 53 140 10.30 7.00 7.45 687 Ninety years ago on Tuesday last William 1., King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany, was born. He was the second son of King Frederick William III. of Prussia. and of Princess Louise of Mecklenburgâ€"Strelitz, and he proved a worthy descendant of such dis. tinguished parents. Twentysi; years ago he ascended the throne of Prussia, and sixteen years ago he was proclaimed Emperor of United Germany. He is £119 oldest monarch in the world‘ The Mercier Government have susâ€" pended the Crown 'Lnnds Agents at; Cap Chatte Gaspe Basin and New Car- lisle for alleged open and active inter- ference in the Federal election for Gaspe. It is also claimed that Mr. A. Carrier, the Opposition candidate, has threatened that tho Quebec Governâ€" ment will also dismiss Mr. X. Lavie, prothonotary,wbo was acting as returning ofiicer for the Federal Government.â€" Montrcal Witness. Did Sir John Macâ€"- donald Follow the example above set, he would have his hands full of work. At the first election in 1871,J. S. Thompson was elected by acclamation, in 1872 by ncclamation, in 1874 by 152 majority. and in 1878 by aeclamation. On the death of Mr Thompson, James Reid, Conservative, was elected by 75 majority, and in 1882 by acclamation. THE CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE PROBABLY ELECTED BY A SMALL MAJORITY. WINNIPEG, Mam, March 21.â€"-â€"Reâ€" turns from the Cariboo district, in British Columbia, are coming in very slowly. Eight districts gave Reid a majority of 34. Five are still to hear from. The result is doubtful, but the chances favor Reid's election by a small majority. are". ........................... $826,895 68 Lees Ofiice expenses Toronto.... ..... .3 42,310 00 A very pretty and very fair propor-- tion of the receipts, all will admit, is here taken to run the concern. On page?) is a‘ long list of Crown Land Agents for the disposal of Free Grants. On page 4 we have statement of acres ofland sold, amount of sales, and amount of collections. On page 5 we have the gross collections of the De-- partment of Crown Lands amounting to $820,895.68. On page 6 we have a statement of the receipts of the Departâ€" meut of Crown Lands. which are conâ€" sidered as special funds. On page 7 we find statement of the gross disbursements of the Department amounting 8259,â€" 564.51. On page 10 we have state-- meat of revenue collected from woods and forests. which we find is included in the gross collections on page 5, as also the sales, &c.. on page 4. On page 11 is given list of Crown Timber Agents, &c., &o. On page 12 we are given statement of Timber and amounts acâ€" crued from Timber Duos, Ground Rent; and Bonus. 0n the same page we find a General Statement of Timber, &c., continued, which appear to fit in with amounts on page 10. On page 78 we find a summary of expenditure on the Colonization roads of $145,213.80 which appears to be included in the gross dis-- bursements on page 72, and so on, and so on. Public Documents are a beauti~ ful study no doubt, and as a rule, they are so very satisfactory (2’) In our opinion, and we give it for what it is worthy, and it is this. all public books relating to Government matters should be sent to members of the House, at least a month before the House meets, so as to give to members sufficient time to study up and to come to business pre- pared for work. To come to the root of the matter. it would appear that the re-- ceipts of the Crown Lands Department Disbursements... 259564 51 the Department in Toronto consists of the Hon. T. B. Pardee, @...lm..0 4,000 Assistant Commissioner-m. ..... 2,800 Law Clerk........................ 1,900 2 Shorthand Writers and Clerks 2,400 Free Grants and Sales : Chief Clerk...................... 1,800 Clerk ............ . ....... . ......... 1,300 do ............... . ....... . ..... 1,200 do ......... 1,000 do ...... . ..... ..... 850 do . .......................... . 700 Surveys, Patents and Iloads: Chief Clerk ........ .. ....... 1,800 Clerk........................ . ...... Clerk ........ . ...... . ........ Clerk .............................. Superintendent The return of oflicers and clerks in the Department of Crown Lands, for the year 1886, show as being $42,310. This sum any one will acquiesce in as being pretty steep for to run one Department of the Government. Is it any wonder that so many seek Government positions at salaries so good and duties as a rule so soft and easy. Did we but extend the limits of this article and show the host of employees acting as agents.&c., it would take up more space than we can afford. Thousands and tens of thousâ€" ands of dollars are paid out every year, giving employment to hundreds of perâ€" sons who are only too anxious to praise and eulegize the MOWat Government and vote straight every time to keep them in office. Woods and Forests : Clerk ............................ Clérk ...... . ............. Chief Clerk ................ . ..... Clerk .............................. Clerk ......................... Clerk ....... .. ............. Clerk . ........... .. ........ . ...... Accounts : Accountant Chief Clerk .................... Clerk . ............. . ..... . ........ Clerk . ............................. Registrar ......................... Ofiice Keeper ..................... Messenger ........................ Fireman...... Night WatchlxllliiiI.'.I'.'I.'ff.'ffi.' The Cariboo Election. Total.................. 342,310 301,874 51 4,000 2,800 1,900 2,400 1,800 1,300 1,200 1,000 850 700 850 1,400 1.200 1,800 1,000 2.000 1,800 1,200 1,100 1,600 1,300 850 850 1 .600 500 550 550 460 1,800 1,050 900 Mr. John R. Wright, representing Messrs. Ev" ans, Sons ck Mammwholpsulo druggiats, Montreal, suys-annllialm cured me of a long atuxlding mum of (lutnrrh after many other remedies fail- mg. A. F. Campbell, proprietor of the “ Conservator,” has been elected Mayor of Brampton. Satisfied Confidence. J. B. H. Girard. of St. Edwidge, Clifton, P. Q, says. "I am well satisfied with the use of Burdock Blood Bitters; it has cured me of dyspepsia. that I had for three years. I used five bottles, and shall tell every per- son I know that may be attacked with sumiliar sickness, and should not be afraid to guaramep evety bottle used.” Wages in Germany are incredibly low, while the prices of commodities are not falling proportionately. Tailors, workâ€" ing thirteen hours, receive on an averâ€" age 35 cents per day; shoemakers, 26 to 32 cents ; carpenters and colliers, 32 cents; masons and smiths, from 30 to 38 cents. Ironworkers and mill-operaâ€" tives fare even worse. Krupp, at Essen, pays a first-class hand under $3.50 a week, and labourers of the second-class get only $2.50. Saxon clockmakers work for less than $150, Silesian nail - makers for less than a dollar a. week; and weavers in many districts are stated to receive the painfully meagre pittance of' 28 pfcnningâ€"say 7 centsâ€"per day. The intensity of the struggle for life finds expression in two ominously sig- nificant facts; one a steady and con- tinuous increase of crimeâ€"the number of convicted criminals doubled between 1871 and 1877, rising from 6,403 to 12,804, while the number o‘f' persons imprisoned went from 68,000 to 102,000. Suicides in Saxony have attained the enormous figure of 300 per million ; the rate in England is about 66 per million. There is room in the Northwest for a few hundred thousand Germans. The Conservative candidate, Mr. Joncas was elected for Gaspe by about 140 majority on Tuesday last. Mr. Porter. M. P. for West Huron. and Dr. Weldon, M. P. for Albert, N. B., will, it is announced, be invited to move and second respectively the ad-- dress in reply to the speech from the throne, and doubtless both gentlemen will accept the honour. The appoint- ment of Mr Porter to this duty is in- lended, no doubt. to emphasize his de-- feat of Mr. M. 0. Cameron. Mr. Welâ€" don is spoken of as an able addition to the House. Sir Charles Tupper left Ottawa yes-- terday, (Wednesday,) for Halifax, to meet the incoming steamer Parisian, among whose passengers are Lady Tupper and Mr C. H. Tupper, M. P. He has granted an interview to a dele- gation of gentlemen representing, the iro‘n‘ and 69901 influxtrioa of tho Mari time Provinces at Halifax on Friday. The Mail says :â€"-The thick cables of the telephone and electric light, compan- ies were responsible to no small extent for the loss of life at the Richmond Hotel fire in Buffalo the other day. The firemen could not cut them, and it was impossible to get fire escapes up. A movement is now on foot for compelling the companies to bury all wires. The Halifax morning Herald exposes the hypocrisy of the Grit repeal party in its dealing with the Roman Catholics. Before the election no word was too savage to denounce the Conservatives for the tirades of the M nil against “unâ€" tworthy concessions to the R C Church,” ‘ which, in the face of that journal‘s rc- lpeated avowal of entire independence lwere imputed to the Ministeralists. lNow, that those calumnies have proved ineflectual, the very same pretended |champions of Roman Catholic interests [turn round and upbraid the clergy for ’helping the Conservatives to retain their hold on power. For instance, as the morning Herald points out, the Eastern Chronicle, in insulting language, accuses Archbishop O’Brien and Bishop Camer- on of lending their influence to the Tory candidates. And then, after insisting that the results in several constituencies gave evidences of the efforts put forth by the clergy in favor of the Govern- ment, the Chronicle argues that all this goes to show that “not only was this no popery cry raised by Sir John and his colleagues a sham and a fraud of the most barefaced kind, but that the in-- fluence of the R. C. clergy all went to- wards the support of the Liberal Con - servative party.” Could anything have been more barefaced than this ? After trying in vain to prejudice the Roman Catholic: electors against Sir John and his colleagues and supporters, these papers get angry because they did not succeed ; throw all their solicitude for Roman Catholic rights overboard, and casting asrde even the preference for caring for them, come out: in their true colors as the bigots that they are. In the same strain clerical influence is changed with the defeat of' the Repeal candidate by the Picton (N. S.) News. TheDomimon Revised Statutes We have just received a copy of “The Revised Statutes of Canada.” The statutes were promulgated by royal proclamation and came into force on March 1st. They consist of two volumes containing over 2,500 pages. divided into 185 chapters. At the end of the second volume is a schedule show- ing the acts and parts of acts repealed from the date of these statutes coming into force. so far as the same relates to matters within the legislative authority of the Parliament of Canada; and another schedule containing acts which affect Canada but are not within the legislative authority of its Parliament, and also acts with regard to which doubts have been expressed as to the authority of Parliament to enact them. and these have not been consolidated. A more frequent revision of the statutes might, and would render it much less burdensome in tracing out the law. Reliable Testimony. A. O. U W.â€"â€"0n Tuesday evening the Iyy Lodge of Richmond Hill held an open lodge in the Masonic Hall of this village.» 'The room was well filled with anattentive and appreciative audi. enee. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. Brown, M. W., who, after the opening ode had been sung, said the prayers with which the meetings of the A. O. U. W. are commenced Several songs were very ’tvell sung by Miss Impey and Mr J. H.- Cameron. The piano was preâ€" sided over‘by an accomplished player, playing with her well known grace and ability. Some admirable rccitations were given in excellent style by Miss Wallace. The chief object of the meeting seemed to be to bring before the people the nature and objects of the Society. This was done by Mr. Miller, G. M. W., in a lucid address of some fortyâ€"five minutes. He spoke of the origin of the organization, which, though it has not yet attained its majority, has one hundred and eighty thousand memâ€" bers on this continent. He also menâ€" tioned what was necessary in order that men might be eligible for membership, and pointed out several advantages which the Society afforded, such as allowance during sickness or other disability, funâ€" eral expenses, and payments made at death to surviving relations. It was clearly shewn that at a cost of from five to seven cents a day for each of the working days in the year, each member secured to his family two thousand dol-- lars to be paid at the time of his death ; that is. the expense in the A. O. U. W. is about a sixth of what is incurred by one holding a policy in any of the regu~ lar life assurance companies. Rev. Mr. Bates being called upon, expressed his sympathy with the working classes, paid a tribute to their great usefulness, and advocated their social and material im-- provement. He thought also that if less expense were lavished by Govern.- ment on secondary education and more upon making the public schools efficient, then would a much more intelligent class ‘of men he found amongst the working 3classes and fewer third and fourth rater men crowding the professions. The l Government should, he said, make pro-- , vision for teaching all the children the three B's and giving those who were equal to it instruction in the other branches of a fair English education; but anything more than this was a luxury which should be paid for by those de-- airing it, just as they would pay for any other luxury- The meeting was brought to a close by Rev. Mr. Barker saying “ The grace of our Lord. &c. We wish the whole Society and especially the Ivy Lodge every success. The meeting broke up at near the hour of eleven being somewhat late in commencing business. DON'T BE‘ IN A Humanâ€"0n every hand the signs of spring are seenâ€"the balmy south wind, the nbrieking of the gander, the efi‘usiveness of" the budding hard, and the luxuriant growth» of old‘ tin cans in the back yard. But the gentle reader will do well not to be premature in the removal of flannels. It is not going to be sufiiciently torrid for out- door sleeping for some days yet. In unity there isstrcngth, but in Wm Atkinson's Unity ‘Tca :here is not ouky amngth’ but. “law?” mama banquen. Gm: THEM A 0001. RECEPTION.â€" Look out for the peddlers of cheap stufi', going through our towns and selling their inferior goods, which you can get to far better advantage from your home merchantâ€"who takes a share in paying home taxes and improving the town. The peddling tramp is not the least benefit to the place~and may take ad- vantage of you. 11.10 p.m, TH: bright Spring weather reminds one of sugar making. Sm: the splendid colored 44 piece Tea Set! selling at the Concrete for $2.00. Mn. John Brown has a nice little farm of about fifty acres to rent. See advertisement. . 0 fl. NEW blood has been infused into " Grip" so says the World; Better inâ€" sert. some new blood into the “ chalk talks,” the ater is getting rather stale. C. MASON has a set of Single Harâ€" ueu, new, to sell cheap. NEW Era Baking Powder with presâ€" ents at the Fire Proof. DEBATING Seamanâ€"This Society meets toâ€"morrow, Friday, evening at 7.30. The question to be discussed will be " That the institutions of a limited Monarchy are better than those of a Republic.” All are invited m attend. SALEâ€"Mr. A. W. Duncan intends having a very extensive auction sale of Farm Stock. Implements, &c., &c., at Lot No. 16, 3rd Con. West. York on Tuesday next, 29th inst PENCIL PUMLILâ€"I sent 20 cents to a storeâ€"~keeper and he sent me 20 pencils. Some of them were -â€"-two for one cent, some {our for one cent, and others were four cents apiece. How can this be done ? Remember, there were only 20 pencils, for which I paid exactly 20 cents. Answers solicited; THANKS.â€"â€"We are obliged to Doctor Gilmour for forwarding the printed Esâ€" timates of the Province of Ontario for the year ending 3lst December, 1887. ANY of our readers wishing new Dress Goods in_ the latest styles, or a fine stock of Mourning Goods to select from, had better drop into the Concrete House, as the Spring Stock will please the most. fastidious. See the change of advertisement. ‘ TRY Kirkby‘s Wheat Granules, for sale at Kirkby’s. A MEMORIALâ€"The President and Secretary of the Richmond Hill Juncâ€" tion Railway are drawing up a memorial to be presented to the Government, ask- in]; for the grant of 312,800 towards the road. As the House meets on the 13th of next month, the time is short to work in. NEW moon toâ€"day, Thursday, at LOCAL ITEMS. Prof. Low’s Sulphur Soap is highly recommended for [he cure of Exuption. Clmf'es, Phappf‘d hands, Pimples, Tan, to. National Pills act promptly upon the Liver, regulate the Bowels and as a purgaâ€" tive are mild thorough. A Lucky Escape. “ For six years I suffered with my throat and enlarged tonsils. I was verv week; I doctored four years, and had advice from three doctors; they said I would have to undergo an operation. I tried B. B. B. instead. One bottle cured me.” M. A. Squelch, Raglan, Ont. About half-past three o’clock Saturâ€" day afternoon Chas. W. Crawford,tanner of this village, shot himself in his house while laboring under great mental de-- pression caused by financial worry and trouble. The ball entered the left side of the abdomen, about three inches to the left of the median line and two inches below the apex of the heart, coming out two inches below the top of the hip bone. Dr Knill, the family physician, was sent for, but was absent from home and Dr Carleton was called in and attended to the patient until the arrival of Dr Knill in the evening, who took charge of the case. Mr Crawford is truly repentant of his rash not comâ€"â€" mitted in a moment of temporary insanâ€" ity. He and his respected family have the sympathy of the entire community, and all hope that he will recover and become a useful and active member of our social and business circles. We are‘ pleased to learn that Dr Knill is not without hopes of his patient's recovery. â€"Markham Economist. DRESS Goods sold at a great reducâ€" tion at Crosby’s. Tamamc Elixir in in preparation contcaih‘fmg great curative properties for Coughs, {101015, In» fluenzu and Throat and Lung Complmnts, His:th Spoken Of. Mr. James M. Lawson, of Woodvfll'o, Ont, speaks in high terms 01! Yellow Oil for rheumatism, lame back. sprains and! painful complaints. Yellow Oil is used internally and exterxmlly in case of pain; also coughs, colds, sore throat, etc, and has made many remarkable cares of deaf~ ness. WE are sorry that the letter from A Vaughan Reformer arrived too late for this issue. FIRE AT AURORAâ€"About three o’clock on Sunday morningr the shop on the west side of Yorge street, Aurora, occupied by Wm. Boyntnn, was discov- ered to be on fire. Although the volun. teer firemen responded to the alarm in quick time, they eonld not save either Boynton’s shop or those adjoining it. The following buildings were burned :â€" Grifll-th’s- dry goods store, loss 3200, no insurance; Advews“ vacant house, fully insured; Rosa" hardware, $600 dam-age to stock,no insmance ; Boynton's shop. The last three buildings were owned by Andrews and insured for $2,009. The storeand dwelling oceu- ‘ pied by W. Lepper was damaged to the extent of $600.. The firemen from Newmarket came to the assistance of the Aurora Brigade, lent the flames were nearly one before their arrival» The fire has left a large gap in the bursi- ness centre of the village. ANSWER to query in the Toronto “ World" of to-~day ( Thursday The shamrock does bear a flowerâ€"a yellow oneâ€"HERALD Oflice. A COMFORTABLE cottage to rent on Richmond Street, in the viHage of Richâ€" mond Hill. Good water, sheds, etc. For particulars apply at this Ofiice. Is IT the custom among school teach- ers to discuss religious questions in school ? We have heard lately of several theological queries being propounded, that we think would be as well to be left alone. Some people are too fond of' forc- ing their own opinions upon unwilling ears. F011 genuine bargains in Cottonaées, Tickings, Grey and White Cottons, Check Shirtings, and Towelings, go to YOUNG Lndies’ Journal for Feb. and March for sale at the HERALD Store. WE are sorry to hear that Mr. Robt Newbery was one of those whe suffered by the fire at Aurora on Sunday morning last to the extent of about $500. No insurance. the Concrete. AFAST 'UN.â€"We notice that our townsman, Mr. John Palmer, has se-- cured a “ flyer,” having purchased that noted trotter Deadwood from Mr James Noble of Meaford on Monday last. This horse at the present time has the cleanest record of any around this part, of the Province, and during the coming summer we hope to hear of him even surpassing his owner's expectations. ARRESTED â€"A young man calling himself H. 0. Logan, of' Chicago, but who is alleged to be V. E. Vanxant‘ of Markham, is in gaol at Farmington, Missouri, on the charge of attempting to pass bogus cheques. A cheque on the Ontario Bank for one thousand dollars was ftm-nd in his possession, and also a letter from his mother in Markham slat- ing that detectives were searching for him. Before Vick gels lhrough with the case be will in all probability find that “ the way of the transgressor is hard.” WITH THE LENGTHENING DAYS.â€"- The days and nights are nOW of about equal length. and there is Fomething encouraging in the thought that the sun is having day by day a more direct and potent influence We are getting away from the dark and wintry season, as an American exchange says. we have to fear the freshets, but beyond them we see the spring breezes, the birds, the shooting buds, the tulip and the lilacs, and anticipate the roses and the cally apples, andâ€"colic. LADIES call at the Concrete and get free copy of March Fashion Paper, and inspect the stylish Dress Goods and trimmings to match. LOCAL iTEMS. A Sad Occurrence. Tamaracn A large stock of New Black Goods suitable for Spring and Summer wear. Immense stock of Grapes, Mourning Silks and Mourning Goods of every description. Those who want to save money will make their purchases of White & Grey Cottons, Cottonades, Denims, Shirtings. Towels, Towelings, White & Grey Sheetings, Pillow cottons, Table Linens, 850., at the CONCRETE. Grey 85 White Cottons by the piece at the CIOSest prices in the trade. HIGHEST PRICE FOR BUTTER AND EGGS. WM. ATKINSON. Importer. PINE MOURNING GOODS. (ADVERTISEMENT) . 1 MR. Emron,â€"-With reference thereâ€"! to I do not so much mind loss through Mowat‘s acts as the damning robbery of. my precious Scrap Books at the Grit hive, Uxbridge, because my original esâ€" says therein could not be replaced. It is impossible to believe any Tory could do that hellish stealing, and I believe nothing can prevent my early departure from Canada in consequence. I have studied both political parties’ interests and the masses also with pleasure, but after such treatment, that pleasure is destroyed. In all the latest styles. Elegant Stock of Ginghams, Prints and Chanibrays ; Rich Laces 85 Em- broideries. Splendid assortment of Mull,India. 85 Check Muslins, Victoria. & Linen Lawns. March 2206, 1887. SIR,â€"-In looking over last Friday’s Mail my eye caught the following: “The steamship British Prince just arrived at Philadelphia reports that it passed the Yacht Coronet at 9 o’clock on last Mon- day morning in lat. 40 08, long 64.01, and at 10 o’clock she passed the Daunt- less in lat. 39.55. long 64.12. Every stitch of canvas was being: used in both boats. There was atythe time the yachts were sighted a strong breeze blowing west to northwest. The yachts were about twentyâ€"two miles apart. When the observations were made the Coronet had made about 600 geographical miles and the Dauntlcss about 589, though the Coronet is eleven miles further to the eastward. She is on account of heymore northerly position more than this number of miles in advance of the Dauntless." I suppose every one knows that the two boats are having a race across the At- lantic having left New York the Satur- day previous to being sighted and bound for Cork. The question is. is there one boy or girl in our Public or High Schools that can draw a supposed map showing the exact positions of these yachts on the Atlantic? I am sorry to say I doubt if there is one. Amongst all the subjects taught in our schools and the boasted gifts of knowledge that our able teachers are capable of imparting, it appears to me there is one subject that deserves some notice and attention at the hands of' those in authority, and a subject that would be of more benefit to many of the boys of our country than half the Latin, Greek, &e., that is taught them in our schools, I mean, the subject of'navigation. Why should it not be taught to those gwho may desire to learn it as well as any other branch that. is now being taught ? Trusting. Mr. Editor, you may think these few lines worthy of a place in your valuable little sheet, I remain, &c., &c.. To the Editor of the Herald. CONCRETE HOUSE Monday morning, March let. New Dress Goods Agapemone’s Letter; Seed Grains. Everything for the Farm, Vegetable, and Flower Garden at Favor- able Prices. Handsome Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogues Free. SEEDS ! Special Prices Paid for Choice Clean Samples in Wheat, Oats, Barley, Rye, Peas, Corn, Etc. ,DON’T FAIL TO CALL :4“ STEELE BROS. & 00., Yours trglyz RICHMOND HILL I TORONTO. J .' C. HUTCHISON. orner Front and Jarvis Streets. SEEDS ! SINB’AD. _ The Carnival held on Thursday even- inglast,*althoi1ghh‘eing the last of the‘ 58:50:”), was indeed one or the very laatz, Both the attendance and number of persons in character Were large, the con-- tumes being: very pretty and the icharac'tér‘a‘ Selected Wel‘l repreented. 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