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In the second section we have an bisâ€" torical‘sketch of religious instruction in the Public Schools of Ontario ; and from this we learn that the Bible was reguâ€" larly used as a classâ€"book, and certain Christian Catcchisms were taught in the schools up to the introduction of our present system in 1850. A well deserved tribute of praise is given to the lessons in Scripture History {and Christian Ethics infthe old Irish National Readers, which were in 'use‘ in our schools up to about twenty years ago, when they were superseded by others from which these subjects were almost altogether excluded. Thus after this change less attention thauwbefore was necessarily given to re- ligious‘ instruction; and that this is the present tendency- is shown by the 't'act that when-a few years ago additional subjects of study were‘added to the list the Christian Religion was completely ignored And yet, God help us, we fancy we are living in a Christian land4 governed by men who are pm- (xcelle‘nce‘ Christian statesmen. The Roman 0. Church, seeing how things were going, obtained separate schools as early as 1863; and the Anglican Church tried to get them, but was defeated. The parliament seems .to bars thought that to grant them to the English Church as Well as ~to the Roman Would have numbâ€"l In thetiret division the writer notices the deplorable ignorance which prevails concerninii the.Sohool Law, especially as rcgatx 5 Separate Schools, ‘ except amongst teachers and others directly interested. ' He regrets that educational affairs are necessarily mixed up with party politics, seeing that the Minister of Education must be a party man, and must resign his position when there .is a changefl of ministry; He also deplores that "Separate Schools are an integral part of our educational system, and that no provision is made for instructing the children of the Public Schools in the principles of Christ’s Religion, without which all other knowledge must in most cases be worse than useless. He shows that there is every reason to believe that a majorit'j of thepeople are not satisfied with the present state of things, and deâ€" sire that the Bible should be used’in the schools as a-‘text-bo‘ok under some such regulationsvgt‘ those of the Board Schools in England“ a. 'Welately reviewed a lecture by Sir Wm. Dawson on educational matters in thePro‘vince of Quebec; and we have now to notice a pamphlet on Religious Instruction in the Schools of' Ontario by a writer who assume the nom de plume of R. I. S. 0. It’s publication seems to be a‘rpart of the outcome of the interest armiaed on this subject by certain news- paper ‘articles just preceding the last general elections, The question dis- cuss’ed'is of very great importance; for the future welfare of the country deâ€" pends mainly on the instruction given to the children, seeing that those who are new learning their A B U’s will be Canada’s, fu‘ture mechanics, tradesmen, agriculturists. professional men, and legislators. 9 The pamphlet is mainly a reusohiiiile, earnest, and ’powerl'ul appeal for definite religious instruction to be given ‘in '«the schools of Ontario. In some ways it is sad reading enough, for it shows that in this respect we have been retrograding instead of advancing, and that the politician’s," love to have it The Public Schools of Ontario. may be found on file at Geo ~ g P. Rowen & Co’s Newspaper Advertising Bureau (10 Spruce st.)where advertis- ing contracts may be made (or it IN NEW YORK THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1888. In. 29: Whole No. 1542; Volume 29. The date {muted 07171” én‘ch paper denotes the “me when he subscription expires. ,We‘jio not hold ourselves respnnaible for the :1 opinions of our Correspondents. fiuaioâ€"Miss F. McL. Coulter. E901"! Rama???- iifia'p‘fiiilnfii'éfidrsh. i'Srbhib} ma“ ' Kin' , Bi mond Hm, Ihompill, BHICE HOURS- Toronto. -' Thornhill nmmmmdnm King. Aumm, Newmafizec, __ --4 O >H |°c¢cem 333:3 u D Mahmoud Hill, Dee.- 6th.>1886z ' YongB-strcet Stage, arrives at: 7.00 Nighi Mail' from North, by Rail- iiéudnd minding, m 09 MORNING. Going North, South, East, and West, at. . _. . . _. . 7.40:1 ‘ EVENING. } Going South, East, and | West, at ........ ,. . 5.30 ;Mail for the North, yin. Railway, lave"! once: day, in lhe>moming, as above stated. Homing Mail from South, West and East, by Railway,arrivcs at 10.30 lgning Mail fr_om Torqnto by Until further notice, Mails will be closed at the above Office as follows :â€" RICHMOND HILL POST OFFICE. PM [WWW NUTIEE !; “IRAIN TIME. Ioflind ' Landing, Iawmukot, 1! ‘w'ny, arrives N0 TICE T0 S UBSCRIBERS. Wm «‘“flnrk imam. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Richmond Hlll. Ont. ARRIVALS. GOING NORTH. 8 IO ' URS_ 7 a. m. to 7.30. p. m- M. TEEFY, Postmaster. GOING SOUTH. 815 11 57 12 10 12 30 12 42 12 63 ll 45 12 53 140 6 16 6 10 ,6 22 6 37 6 55 7 06 '7 14 657 With such men'at the helm: Vest York is safe ~COM. A FEW Pocket L’iaricgfop sale at the HERALD Storc:- " " "" The following ofliqers were elected for the present your :â€"Presidelxt, ,W. J. Smilhson; Secretary. W.;.J. Bull,--Downs- view; Treasurer, A. J. Griffith. Vice-- Preaidentsâ€"Parkdale, R- Carey ; Brocklon, Jae. Armstrong; Woodbridge. D. McKen- zie; Weston, Wm. Tyrrell; Richmond Hill, J. W. Elliott; East Vaughan, D- Kimmie : West. Vaughan, R.- Hollingshead ; North Etobicoke, er‘.‘-Lybns"," South Eto- biooke. A. Jackson; York. No.1 Div.. Frank Turner; York; No. 2 Div , Rob’t Clarke: York, No. Div, Al. H~~~Ball3 York, No 4 Div»,J1.le-: Goulding; West ToronloJuomfa’fiTD. W. Cleudenan; To-- mum, Wm. Cook, A. St. John. The annual meeting. of the West Riding of York Liberal Conservalfle Association was held in Walker’s Hall on Mondny Ihe 23rd insh. and was a good repi‘ésenlalive meeting. there being represenlalives from every municipalin in the riding. Stirring and practical addresses were given by Col Gray. N. C Wallace, M 1’.. (our popular member). Dr. Orr. Geo. Booth. I). V". Clendennn, W. J. Smi'hson. D,Kinnie, W. J. Hull, and others. _. The el'e‘ctora o’f West York are longing for the opportunity of redeeming themselves from the mix-- “presentation they now have in the Lb‘cal House. The fault we find with our pamphleteer is that in his proposed reform be is not half radical enough.’ Wehave a notion or two about public school-systeml and those n03 i tions may be behind'tbe age, or they .may lbe half a century or “so in advance. We lcannot now go into details; but, in a few ‘ words. we would have the whole matter of Public Instruction made. a Department of the Dominion Cabinet, and one school law for the whole of Uanada, between the American Republic and the Arctic Circle, between the Atlantic and the Pacific. As to a system of secular instruction we would have the product of the minds‘ of the best educationists in‘ Europe and America. As to religious instruction we would insist upon - what no Christian could objectntoâ€"the Aoostles'Creed, the Lmd’s Prayer. the Ten Commandments. Our Lord's Parables and Miracles. andhthe Sermbn on the Mount. of the Scripture lesSons‘5 in“ t’he‘vold lrish National Readers, and such other Bible lessons as might be thought desirable we would form, say, ’a seqhel to the Third Reader, and we would have a syllabus of‘ lessons to be read from the Bible in conâ€" nection with the prayer-each morning and evening. This seems to us to be something that no reasonable man in Canada could object to; but it' any class of people wanted less or more religious instruction) for their children than V the above, why, let them either teach it to the youngsters at home or supply themselves with other schools at their pleasure. The wisdom of allowingr this last option is, Questionable; but most decidedly if any of the people chose to act upon it not one penny ofstate'aid should they receive “ No.” we wouldsay to all such dissatisfied ones. " we provide you with such and suchvvscho'ols.‘ The majority of the people of the country are content with them. lfyou are not satisfied. if you want something for your children that. you think better. provide yourselvus'with what you want; but do not ask us to help you. You may get any kind of school'you please. but you must do it at‘ryouri‘o'wn expense.” In the last; division of this little pamphlet tliveriter asks for “ a simple, intelligible law, free from onerous and useless detail ;” he desires " no change in the statute,” but hevdoes desire “that the general regulations be framed in the spirit of the statute, and shall be such as will secure for our children systematic instruction in Scripture truth and Christian morality,” pecially in its reference to separate schools, is considered, and it is frankly lacknowledged that many improvements 1have recently been made; but it is also shew“ 1‘ how adroitly, and systematically, and noiselesst everything had been done towards making the Roman 0. Separate Schoolsmorefeflicient.” He points out many disabilities under which Protestant (Schools labour; partiality towards Roâ€" man Catholic schools, such as, having model schools for the express purpose of training Roman Orteachers; and shows how almost impossible it is for Roman Catholics to' be supporters 'of public schools nomatter how much they prefer them to the separate schools ‘He gives a somewhat "amusing picture (if Messrs. Mowat and Ross stating the very con- trary to be the meaning of' the Act (just. upon the eve of them seeking re election, but to be sure that could not in any way influence them to Say what they‘did not believe) and of a decision being given in direct opposition to their opinion by Judge Sinclair. ‘ A r l In section five the School'Law, csâ€" lered the days of their nonâ€"sectarian [system of education. The Writer next )refers to the agitation made by the Presbyterians, Methodists. and Church ’of England people some fifteen years ago 1in favor of religious instruction, the altogether inadequate and unsatisfactory [result of which was that the schools [should be opened and closed with prayers, that a passage should be read each day from me- noW' notorious Book of Selecâ€" tions, and that the Item Commandments should be repeated if the trustees made such a requirement. .This is all very well asii'to religious devotion: but it is simply m'l as to religious instruction. In. film fouth section the writer refers to‘the duty ,of the statejrin the [nutter under consideration, which duty he indiâ€" cates bi giviriiz reasons fOr‘believing that the Iargeumsjorjty of jhe people regard the Bible as the best book which can be had for purposes of religious instruction. He points out_ the danger of having the schools either secularized or RomaniZed ; and shows that Archbishop Lynch, his Church having obtained what she asked for. has no more right to interfere with the Public Schools than a Jewish Rabbi or a Mormon Elder. In the third division the author makes some sensational revelations as to the way in which the Book of Selections was originated _by ~11. Methodist lawyer, cmasculated by a Roman 0. Archbishop, and foisted on the people by a Presbvâ€" terian Minister of: Education. He shews that the whole responsibility for the mutilated character of the book rests with the Department of Educaâ€" tion. V He .scathingly exposes the hypocrisy of tlie"7‘meu above referred to; and.b..y a masterly analysis of the coriâ€" tents of the book,he mercilessly drugs from its hiding place the Jesuitismâ€" Protestant and Romanâ€"which influenced the character of the selections. WESTON. l CASHIER Al.LEN.â€"â€"It was rumourâ€" _cd in Tnmntn last week that Cashier ‘Allan, of the Central Bank, had left. the icity. It was not so, and when questâ€" xioned as to llze rumor Mr. Allen is reâ€" lported to have said, “ I have no‘inten- ‘tion to leave the city immedialely, Owing, however, to the feeling in the city, I am unable to-get employment lime, and will have l0 seek it elsewhere}? ECLIPSE.-â€" On Salurday evening next let all eyes be turned to the east. l The eclipse will commence before sunâ€" set, which takes placn at 5.23 p. m. iThe moon enters the shadow at 4.30, |so that it will rise eclipsed. SALEâ€"On Wednesday, Feb. let Mr Salem Eckardt will sell for Mrs. Speirs, at the residence formerly occupied by J Brown, Richmond Hill. a lot of valuable household furniture. Sale at 12 o’clock. CmsED -On account of the teachers attending the Convention at Newmarket, the Public School will be closed here Thursday and Friday. COASTING.â€"â€"The Skating Rink man has been either snowed in or frozen out, and the young people are turning their attention to coasting, which promises to be a popular pastime. A DESTROYER.-â€"Mr. Robert Marsh advertises in this issue Liltel’a celebrau ted Sheep Dip. for killing vermin on live stock of any kind. The \V. C. '1‘. U. will meet next Tuesday evening in the Temperance Hall at. half past seven. PULPIT.â€"Rev. Mr. Lewis. of Toronâ€" to, Secretary of Bishop Sweatman, preached in the English church, on Sunday last. 18 LBS. good the Fire Proof. MUsIcVâ€"Tbe card of Miss F. MeL. CoulLer, teacher of piano and organ, appears in another column. COUNTY COUNCIL.â€"Ym‘k County Council met on Tuesday. Mr. A. Yule, Reeve of Aurora was elected Warden. THE next meeting of the Band of Hope will be held on Friday. February 31d. R H F B.-'I‘l1e Fire Brigade will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday evening next. Richmond Hill montlfly cattle fair will be held Wednesday next, 11st Febâ€" ruary. ' Resolved,â€"- Tth this convention, recognizing the importance of the classâ€" meeting as a stimulus in christian life, and as a help in acknowledging Christ before the world, and having deliberaâ€" ted upon the best method. of conducting the same,- recommends all leaders and lpersons in that capacity to carry themâ€" selves without reproach before the world. That the leader store his mind with Bible truth. In cases where classes meet after service, let reference be made to the thoughts ot' the sermon, as it tends to variety interest and profit. Let the leader not occupy too much time nor allow the members to speak too long. Let there be plenty of singing, and in cases where members run conâ€" tinually into one experience, let the leader ask questions on personal exâ€" perience that there may be greater variety in the mode of expression. The following out of. these principles, in the opinion of this convention would be con- ducive to the interest and power of the class- meeting, as an educator and as a means of' grace."â€" Carried. Mr. Thos. Jackson, warden of Christ Church, Scarboro’, has been presented by the members with a fur coat. . . .The stable tof Mr. Doyle. Kettleby. was broken open 'recently and a set of harness stolen there-- from. . . .Two youths. sons of Mr. Baily, iNewmarket. have met with accidents lately while coasting on the street. . . .On the l4th inst, motions were made at Osgoode Hall before Mr. Justice Rose for quo warranto summons against Garrett 1’». VanZant, Reeve-elect of Markham Village, and Messrs. Ash and Billings,Councillors-elect, to unseat them. Bribery and other cor-- rnpt practices are charged against Vunzant and Ash, and want of due property qualifi- cations against Billings. Fiats were granted and argument will probably take place this week. GeOrge James Chauncey the complainant. . . .Thos. H. Lloyd, of Newmarket, has accepted a clerkship in the . office of Messrs. Lawrence & Milligan. . . . The License Commissioners for the County of York for this year are Thos. Ratclifl‘ and Eugene J. Carr. of Newmarket. and Amos J. Hughes, of Sharon. . . .A twoâ€"mile skat- ing contest took place in Newmarket last week between George Hewitt and M. Lewis, in which Hewitt won by halfa lap. Time . 11 minutes and 15 seconds. . . .At a meeting of Markham Agricultural Society. Jas. Gilmour was re elected President and John Patterson, Vice-President. Mr. J. F. Davison was appointed Sec-Tress . . . . . Mr. ‘John Devlin,‘ot‘ Unionville, has suffered the ‘loss of two children from diphtheriaâ€"Eda, aged 11. and Freddie. aged 5 years. . . . The Minister of Fisheries has consented to allow spearinz in Lalge Sinicoe this winter license fee, $2. . . . Wm. Conover. of King, lost. a valuable driving mare last week. An examination showed that death had been :caused by an overfeed of dry peameal,which had caked in the stomach. . . .Rev. Mr. Mussen thanks his parishioners of St. John's Church. Oak Ridges, for their gift] ofa well-filled purse and other thoughtfu remembrances. The purpose of’ the conVention was “"2 discussion of questions bearing directly on church work. Some of the questions discussed were of vital inter- est to the church, such as: How can the prayer meeting be made productive of more good? How can the classâ€" meeti‘ug be made more elfective ? How can the latent ability of the church he developed ? What is the best method of raising circuit finances? &e. After the discussion on the class meeting, the folâ€" lowing resolution was submitted :â€" On Wednesday, Jan. 18th, a. circuit convention was held in the Methodist Church, Richmond Hill. The attendâ€" ance was large, and a deep interest was taken in the subjects under discussion. LOCAL ITEMS. Circult Convention. County Chppings. clean sugar for $1 at P. '1‘. BARNUM'S OWN GIFr.-â€"Mr. 1’. To Barnum, the famous showman, from the fact that. his great story “ My Plucky Boy Tom” has proved such an immense success in THE NEW YORK FAMILY STORYQQWELL has determined to present to_ all subscribers to that paper, while his story lasts. a beautiful- souvenir in the rshape of a Portfolio. This Portfolio contains illustrations of all the wild animals that will appear in his Show the coming season. THE NEW YORK FAMth ’SFORY‘PABEn for four months and “Barnum’s Portfolio,” as this beautiful souvenir is called, will be sent to any address for the small sum of $1.00, the regular price of the paper, This is certainly an opportunity which our readersshould take advantage of. Address, Munro’E‘l’ublishing House, 24 & 26 Vandcwaler Street, N. Y. NOTICE.â€"C. Mason has a number of coal and wood healing stoves, 1 set of harness, and 1 farmers7 scale, all of which will be sold at below cost. PRESBYTERIAN.-â€"â€"Tlle annual-meetâ€" ing in connection with the business matters of the Presbyterian Church in this village was held the other day, and we are glad to bezlinformed that it has been a prosperous year. The Treasurâ€" er submitted his report showing the receipts of the year to be $1110.82. and the expenditure $1112.04. The Ladies' Aid made a splendid showing, and the building committee made a very favor- able report, the debt due on the Church being considerably reduced. The man» agers elected for the current year are Messrs. R. Marsh, 0. P. Reid, John Coulter, W. Marsh, F. Marsh, Dr. Palmer, and Thos. Newton. SLEIGH 1t1DE;â€"_'The children of the Methodist Sunday; School were treated to a sleigh-ride, on Tuesday, Victoria Square being: made the objective point. It was intended to have gone to Aurora, but the cold weather prevented. As it was, (me youth succumbed to the cold pfter going aashort distance and came back to thaw“ out his nasal organ. On their return, tea was served in the lecture men] of the church, and. we need hardly say, was heartily enjoved by the children. There were thirteen teams in the procession. ATKINSON, the, Direct Importer, has received a large Consignment. of Fancy China goods and Glassware, which came along a little too flats for the Gift Sale, and which he is selfing exactly at whole- sale figures and is giving 10 per cent. off besides. LEOTUREQâ€"eRéV’. Mr. Wilson, who was unn‘ounced'to‘l‘eet‘ure in the Presby~ terian church last evening, failed to apâ€" pear. In lieu of the lecture, Rev. Mr. Perceval kindly‘ favored the audience with a description British Columbia, Vancouver, and the people that dwell therein. He also gave a brief’ account of early missionary efforts in Metlakatla. At the conclusion of his most interesting address, he was tendered a most hearty vote of thanks. ALL \Vool Grey Flannels 25 inches wide, for 20 cents per yd. at the Fire Proof. LADIES and Gentlemen give Wm Atkinson a call and see his fur caps at $1.38 with 20 per cent. discount ofl, also those at $2 00 with the 20 per cent. dis- count 01?, or $1.60 net, and those at $2.65 with discouh't off or $2.10 net,and so on up to our best caps, all with the discount. RACES.--â€"Au_rpra sports were said to haveintendedghaying a winter meeting on the Bond Lake track this Season. If they should. land: .‘don’t keep the matter too quiet, Richmond Hill will enter the lists and make the different events inâ€" teresting. It may not be generally known that this ,town possesses several swift steeds. “ Cyclone,” driven by Caliope, is very aifliculb to see, but you can always tell where he is by the noise. OBIT.â€"Died, in Richmond Hill, of chronic inertia‘ on or about 15th Nov'r, the Literary Society in connection with the Mechanics’ Institute. Deceased had a short but fibrilliant career, and its early death is mourned by a large circle of friends. There' may be a “ Wake ;" we trust- there Will be. But in the meantime we saz,*‘roquiescat in pace. A LARGE assortment of Teas from to 70 cents per 1_b, at the Fire Proof. ATKINSON, the . Direct Importer, will give to all cash purchasers of Winter Dry Goods £1 straight discount of 10 per cent., aid to all leash purchasers of Furs a straight discount of 20 per cent. See new advertisement. SPECIAL Summonsâ€"On Sunday last anniversary sermons 'in connection with the Sunday School were preached in the Methodist church; in the morning by Rev. Mr. Davey, of Newton Brook. and in the evening by Rev, Mr. Perceval, of the Presbyterian Church in this place. The children of the school were present and assisted in the song service. VIGILANCE.â€"'York Township Vigilâ€" ance Committee held a meeting on the 11th inst., and appointed the following ofiicers :â€" President, John Hyslop, Yorkville; Vice-President, Andrew Ar- mour, Lansing; Secretary, David G. Holmes. Willowdale ; Treasurer, Alexâ€" ander Gibb, Yorkville. HEAVY all wool Canadian Tweeds at the low price of 35 cents per yd., splenâ€" did value, at the Fire Proof. MANTLES, Mantles, Mantles at Atkin- son's, Concrete House, will be sold ofi' very cheap. Children’s Twill Mantles from $1.25 up with 20 per cent. discount ofi'. , “ ’ " ‘ A FINE lot of Melton Dress Goods from 7 cents per yard up, at Crosby’s. THE musical vespers held on Sunday night last in the R. 0. Church, Thorn-â€" hill, were a decided success. Jun. ?6, '88. 6mo zitâ€"0c}? Bf aid); 'kinu‘ T ITTLE’S CELEBRATED SHE"P DIPâ€" ‘J ThQ best in the world for Vermin on live Caution. A source of much ill health is neglected Constipation. The utmost caution should be observed to keep the bowels regular. The best regulator of the bowels to promote their natural action is Burdock Blood Bit- lers. Try it if troubled with constipation. Mr Gray, formerly assistant classical master of the Orangeville High School, has been umpointed‘i to the position of head master of the Weston High School, the place of nmthemntical and modern language master being filled by Mr W. glirkiformerly principal of the Mudoc Model 0 oo . Miss Hollingshamd and Miss Perrymmu, of To ronto, are visiting at Mr. Seager’a. Mr Genrge F. Baird. Conservative, was elected in Queen's, N. B., over King by 111 majority. Mrs Charles Moss and daughter, Mabel, of To- ronto, were guests of Mr J. K. Falconbridge. Miss Holmes, who has been on a. visit to New York. returned home last week. Mrs Geo. Warren and daughter, Meta. of Pick-- ering, are visiting friends in Richmond Hill. Mr T. Folliott. Springhill, has been elected District Treasurer of York County R. T. of T. While attending the Methodist R. S. Annivers- ary Rev. Mr Wilson was warmly greeted by many of those who had profited by his minia- tmtions in days gone by. A gentleman from Montreal writes :â€"For years I have been greatly annoyed by ()ntnrrh. It unused severe pain in the head. continuml dis- charge into my throat, and very unpleasant breath. By a thorough use of Nasal Balm I wa: completely cured‘ There are some who pay but little or any at- tention to a cough or cold. and say let nature take its course. This is just the time nature should have assistance. The lungs are threatened. Assist them with Tummac Elixir. Presence of Mind. Presence of mind is good in case of ac- cidents and emergencies, and when coupled with Hagyard’s Yellow ()il will often save life. Yellow (lil cures ull painful injuries. hurns, scalds, bruises, frost bites, rheumatic and neuralgia pains. and is in fact. a handy and reliable surgical aid. Mathew Sullivan; of Westover, Ont.. was ill with dyspepsia for four years. Finding doctors did limle good he tried Burdock Blood Bitters; six bottles cured him, and he gained in weiaht to KS pounds. B. B. B. cures the worst known cases of chr0nic dysyepsiu after all else fails. A Boon and a Blessing. A boon and a blessing to mankind is Hagyard’s Yellow Oil, the great pain de- stroyer and healing remedy for external and internal use. Yellow Oil cures all aches and pains, rheumatism. lame back‘ sore throat. crouo. deafness, cramps, con-- tljacted cords and lameness. Procure it. of your druggist. ' ANNIVERSARY.â€"â€"There was a fair attendance at the anniversary tea and entertainment, held in the Methodist church on Monday evening, and the whole affair was conducted in a manner that secured the comfort and enjoyment of all present. Tea was served early, so ‘that by 730 the little folk were ar-- :ranged in order upon the spacious plat-- lform, and very pretty they looked, their happy, smiling faces, their multicolored garments, and their uncontrollable rest- lessness making a scene which was viewed with pleasure by all. The in- augural address by Mattie Harrison was a creditable production and was very well delivered. The children in their difl'erent choruses kept good time to the metronomic WaVe of Precentor W. Atkinson’s wand of office; and the voices of the boys and girls blending sweetly, a pleasing harmOny was pro- duced. 'Miss Wiley presided at the organ as accompanist. The Superin- tendent, Mr. Harrison, had the children under his surveillance, and good order was maintained. Rev. Mr Rutledge and Rev. Mr. Simpson delivered very brief addresses, after which Rev. Mr. Wilson, formerly pastor ofthis circuit, talked to and with the children on the subject of the H H lIâ€"Hand. Head, Heartâ€"eliciting ready responses from the children to his numerous questions, and impressing upon their minds im- portant rules for their future guidance. Rev. Mr. Percival gave reminiscences of his life in distant parts. and his varied experience in the performance of the marriage ceremony. The Harmonica Club was present and, as usual, render- ed some sweet music. After ashort intermission, Mother Goose and her Temperance Family were introduced, and in praise of their excellent per- formance we need only say that they! excelled their previous effort. Mother‘ Hubbard‘s pious dog. Bo Peep’s found sheep. and Mother Goose’s little slumber- ‘ robed children were popular features. ANNUAL MEETING.â€"-â€" The annual meeting of the East York Agricultural Society was held in the town hall, Markham Village, on Wednesday last. The Secretary read the annual report and after being adopted the election of oflicers for the ensuing year was pro-, ceeded with and resulted as follows:â€" President, John Miller; ViCeâ€"Presi- dents, Thomas Graham and William Milliken; Directors, Alfred Mason, Jno. Little, S. Rennie, R. Sellers, W. H. Hall. H. Megill, Wm. McDonald, Adam Hood, and Philip Button ; Audâ€" itors, A. McLean and F. A. Reesor. At a subsequent meeting of the Board, Mr. James Robinson, who for many years past has held the oflices of secre- tary and traasurer. announced that, owing to other business, he feltit his duty to decline re-eleotion. Mr. Milliâ€" ken, seconded by Mr. Mason, moved that while regretting Mr. Robinson’s deterâ€" mination to retire from the ofiices he held so long, that this Board accept his resignation and that a hearty vote of" thanks be tendered him for his valuable services, which was carried unanimously. On motion, James H. Barker was elec- ted secretary and W.H Hall, treasurer. LADIES. call at. Atkinson’s and see the Dress goods he is offering at 7. ’ 10 and 12% cents with 10 per cent. discount off, and you will not fail to get a Dress. 188 E MCL. COULTER, TEACHER OF , Piano and Organ. glow gtimtimxem. Remarkable Restoration. SHEEP DIP. Disgusting Catarrh. PERSONALS. MUSIC. Danger. ROBERT MARSH, Richmond Hilll mohmond Huh Our stock is still Well assorted, notwithstanding the heavy rush of Christ-3 mas, but everything must go, and to make them “go” we will give the above} liberal discounts to every one purchasing Dry Goods from us. We must make room on our shelves and tables for a tremendous consignment of goods ordered direct from the manufacturers in England and Scotland, and which will be on hand about the middle of February. STRAIGHT EASE DISEHHNT M" II] PBH BENT. And to all Cash Purchasers of Fur Caps, Fur Capes, Fur _Muffs and Jackets, and all kinds of Ladiea‘ Mantles, we will give a straight. M. 1ATKIN'SOJN’g of the Concrete House, Richâ€"x mond Hill, the DIRECT IMPORTER. returns his most hearty thanks to the people of the surrounding section of country for their most liberal patronage during our recent Christmas Gift Sale, and assures them that by their help, notwithstanding the present tightness of' the money market, the sale was a grand successâ€"far exceeding anything we have heretofore attempted We also beg to announce that, commencing on Thursday, l2lh January, and con tinuiug until further notice, we will give to All Cash Purchasers of Winter Dry Goods, :1 Let ’91“ G0 Riley! Galagher’s Dead. Raymond Sewing Machine, and the Eagle Steam Washer, Wringer, Eta, Eta. A Very Fine Line of White Granite Ware First Class Groceries GO To THE LORNE STORE. SEED MERCHANTS HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT.â€"- Vicissitudes of climate, exposure and hard-- ships, tell heavily on soldiers and sailors, sowing the seeds of diseases which may ultimately break up the constitution. Naturally careless of their health a word in season may avert many evils. and may cause them to resort to timely measures without any difficulty or publicity. Hal-- loway’s effectual remedies are so suitable. and are so easily adapted for the varied complaints to which our soldiers and sailors are liable, that nsupply should always be obtained before proceeding abroad. It may with confidence be stated that many a valuable life might have been saved, or confirmed cripple prevented from begging in the streets, if Bollowny’s remedies had Highest Prices Paid for Red and Alsike Clover and Timâ€" mothy eds. The Handsomest Illustrated Catalogue Steele Bras 39 Co. Sent Free A GOOD CROP The Best Steele Bros 39 Co’s ' SEEDS. been used in time. SEES! The Most Important Factor of Thanks to the friends for theirlihvrnl support in the past. Would kindly solicits. con-- tinuauco of your patronage. All goods fresh and prices right. Reliable Seeds. To intending purchasers. Just openedâ€"direct from England. Tea Sets, Plates, Cups and Saucers, Bedroom Bets,‘ And are going to be sold at prices so low that they W111 ustonish you. Call and see. TORONTO CALL OR A DDRESS Be sure you get DISCOUNT OF 20 PER CENT. ASK FOR WM. ATKINSON, Ib“ FOR CHEAP AN D In Canada 'iE-QF. KIRKY Richmond Hill, Sept. 20th, 1887. 7 Upon receipt of model or sketch of inventioxi. I make careful examination, and advise as to pujentubility FREE oF_C_HARgn‘., FEES MODERATE, and I make in) CHARGE um- LEHs PATENT Is SECURED. Information, advice and special references sent on appllcutlou. SHORTEST NOTICE I Caveats, lie-issues and Tradeâ€"Marks secured, and all other patent causes in the Patent Office and before the Courts promptly and carefully at- teuded to. , Opposite U, S. l’utent Ofiioe. RICHMOND HILL, Asks the favor 0i your patronage for 1888. for Richmond Hill, Nov 9th 1887 COAL AND WOOD m REASONABLE muons. CHANGES, LEMONS, MW 18 Yflllll TIME -! Grocer and Cakes and Biscuits, Teas and Cofiees, Oatmeal, Cornmeul, Rice, Sago, Tapioca, Barley, and other cereal foods. Oysters. Cheese, &0. Canned Fish and Fruits, Eta, Etc. CHEAPEST PRIEES IN TUWN. STOVES ! STOVESI' Of all descriptions. Men‘s and Boys' Belmomls of different styles. A large variety of Men’s and Boys’ Half Boots, and Gaiters. Childrens work of all colorm sizes and prices. THE LARGEST_ ASSORTMENT Call & Inspect Stoék. ROBT. SIVER. Boots and Shoes LADIES’ FINE BOOTS PATENTS ~â€"°FINE, FRESH. GEOIGE GOODS”,â€" Cusfiom Work a specialty. and second to none in the Dominion. Repairing neatly and promptly done. In Men's Felt Boots. Felt Stockings, and Ankle Boots. Overshoes of every descrip- tion, such as Manitoba-’3, Snow Exclu- dex‘s, Alaskan, Ladies’ Carnivals, &o. MR. R. SIVER wishes to announce that he has an enormous stock of Fall COME~ALL~AND-BUY. Stoves Cheap for Cash. Also Shove-pig,“ all sizes, kinds and lengths. Eave tron ~ ing and repairing as usual Mtendeg. ' to at the Geo. TRENQH; J. R. LITTELL. Washington. D. C MASON is on hand. with a. full line of DATES, FIGS, BAISINS, _ I . PRUNES, CURRANT}. Candies and Nuts of A11 Kihds. Direct Importer. To select from and the Give me a call. Confectioner. CHAS. MASON. tf