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\Vl There are today few personsbold enough to assert in the face of the present depression in trade that the N. P. has realized either the pro- mises offts authors or the expecta- tions of its supporters. Political partizanship may continue to stulti- ly the common sense of its victims, but even for such an inveterate evil as political partizanship an antidote is tound in hard times. Blind and reckless, as is the chief organ of the Conservatives, in its devotion to the cause of party, it was, nevertheless, forced a tew weeks ago to hang out the white flag, and admit that com- petition in its own special business, joined to the general commercial dulncss, prevented It not only from paying booming wages, but even from giving lair rates for litir work. ‘11 E JUL .11 as now seems probable, hymns praise to the N. P. w.ll again be ng through the rural constituen- 25. Again magnaniinous rulers 31 offer to protect thefétriners; from ngers which cannot possibly do e n harm. There are grounds tor lieving, however. that they will ore wiser and stronger 1n their re- tance ot‘the charmers' blandish- :nts than they shown] themselves former oceamons. \Vhen minis- ‘s, on principle, deny all responsi~ ity for the evil results of their own lions, and appropriate ail the Aise due to the actions of their op- nenls. and when fools are found Elie $ihri‘ul. icre IS much more than simply nother proof that the tenderest Jot in man is his pocket. \’\'e do no: blame the Dominion lovernment for all the existing Jmmercial distress, but we do say iat much of the ruling,r discontent nd angry uncertainty is due to the lly and mischievous exaltation ofa ostrum which is as powerICSs to me every disease of the body cor- orate as the most impndent quack [edicine every disease of the body nman. To the N. 1)., indeed. are at to be charged bad harvests, al- iough there axe, no doubt, idiots ho will give itthe praise for good ms. But to the N. P. are justh largeable the frantic speculation. )1 err anxrety to ward off the storm obloun and savage scorn which w assails them and their pet, they IUE out the fact that tea, coffee (1 spices are now cheaper than 2y have been for years. It will rtainly be a surprise to our readers learn that by raisingr the prices of uth, agricultural implements and OiiS, the prices of foreign com- )dlllCS are lowered. Of course, one believes that they are sincere )dlllCS are lowered. Of course, one believes that they are sincere scattering such rubbish for rea- 1; they are only waitinglor some- ng favorable to turn up. The iners, the most aggrieved and st injured class «)1 the communi- the class constituting three- :‘ths of the entire population, st in Some way be propitiated, i should the crops turn out as ll as now seems probable, hymns Changeâ€"J. M. Hamilton, Golden Creamâ€"Creme D '01' [cu mny HILL. Thursd ickenzie he at all open to feelings revenge, he must now find a grin) islaction in the retributive jllSUCF ich has overtaken those who med him for bad business, poor ps and voracious potato-bugs. [‘he straights to which the apolo- ts of the N. P. (for they no longer terve to be called its Champions) reduced, are very amusing. In ir anxiety to ward off the storm und tho: H‘V‘ (0:116 good to close the I cry, [Milt I cry light NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. [cable the lrantlc speCI ild over-production whic >ated or locked up capit ‘ut all our woes. If H some he at all open tol 'enge, he must now find action in the retributive ()1) lung Kt: it Mechanics ,old subsc 1guid in th( w volume i ary, and t] d all that i (‘HANIUS’ INSTITUTg mxmstcrs r settlemm mpty. To iair rates fox hat, 1n tlns uch more t THE N. P )6 made at ouefix'a mlmown to many Juently forgotten b‘ lI' 1 10015 are round applaud and up :rsI we must still sense 01 our fall'- rears tn the de- light .’ when thele 1V8 [‘0 make ribers an 1r sup; Institut 5. Del 1e than the te ay, I rthcoxr that are justly speculation, which have luable ldln )ut Aug. 14 ’84 t,they coffee C than [t will eaders ices of s and tht mat the “ drear ing. bane 1' to be ductr cease . ing. \Ve suppose that ifit were asked what is the greatest vice ofthe age, the answer would at once be given, Intemperance. If it Were further inquired concerning other eVils of surpassing magnitude, Gambling would almost universally be accord- ed second place. Yet there is an evil, rarely mentioned, which often leads to, if it does not equal, the first named, and far exceeds in its injurious effects the second. It takes possession oftlie young child, and accompanies him to the grave. It is a prolific mother of idleness, strangling action in its very incep- tion. Fruitless discontent spiings from it, and it is an endless source offoolish fancies, morbid longings and erratic desires. The good that is done is done in spite of it, for it eats the heart out of all zeal and iii- terest in the necessary work of life. Already it will have been guessed that we are writing about Day- dreaming, olten called Castle-guild- ing. This pernicious habit is the bane of mankind, and all the more to be dreaded on account of_ its se- ductiveness. Under its spell. we cease to act, but only dream of act- ing. We never become, but only listlessly think of becoming. In the Fools’ Paradise which we raise, this world looks poor and tawdry. Hours which should be given to useful thought are devoted to Sllly fancies. So utterly foolish is the habit that its votaries are seldom so hardened to shame and ridicule as to i for more. that l f afflicted by writn has borne testimony to its tatalness, and to the almost insurmountable difficulty of throwing it ofl. There is nothing better to lie done in the case than to act up to the old monk- ish aphorismâ€"VVorl; is \Vorship. If work fails to accomplish a cure, we venture to say that nothing else will. \V. \V. McLellzm. L311 F. S “ I was afflicted “ith rheum had given up all hopes of a chance I saw Dr. Tlmmas’ E 1110“: D: as w1Cely dlssemmated as pos- sible. Then let a meeting be called not only of members, but of all wh( can be induced to attend. \Vt shall be greatly astonished if a reasonable appeal for help and sup port he not favorably answered, fox the instxtution is one of those 01 which the effects are almost for un- mixed good. The first thing to he done, we think, is to ascertain, and draw up an account of, the true condition 01 the Institute. Let this account, through the medium of the press, [)3 as widely disseminated as pos- sible. Then let a meeting: be called, But censure is not our object, for we hold the Mechanics' Institute to be of too much moment for were fault-finding. \Ve are of opinion that the time is not yet too late to rouse the flagging interest and to remove the heavy discouragement of members, and to secure fresh subscribers. Animated, as we are, by motives of friendliness alone, we feel sure that the Directors of the Institute will take in good part a word of advice. The first thing to be done, we cmnmended. Illmuediab Hes) and purchased four ith nuly two applications I :t M‘uund, and ulthu‘agh I w. bottle, lam nearly “ell .ree, bottles I gave at There are a nu rns. Holluwuy’s on; any of them. Were we inclined to censure, we might justly complain of the origin- al selection of the books in the li- brary; many of them are utterly useless, many ofinterest to but few. The catalogue, too, is a marvel of inaccuracy. opacity and repulsive- ness. It was conceived in ign0r~ ance, and printed in the true spirit of blundering. The affairs, more- over, of the Institute are a secret to the public. There is a Board of Directors, and meetings are held. But all that takes place in those meetings is a pure matter of conjec- ture even to those who care to know. cadence‘ of an institution which ought to be of paramount import- ance 1n every community. and J hawâ€"u I);1Y-1)L’EJJIL\'(Â¥ I gave around tn n have had so many on fuel buund to relieve t} ng tn you fur a. supply \llll ubcl‘ hf \‘arieties uf CuruHC‘ure “ill re- elnuaunu, and rf a cure." By R Eclectric Oil Ltely sent. (fifty r buttles, and Iwus able t,“ I have not used all. The other around tn my 50 many culls :1 to relieve tlw writes and )I CD fl K Call and see it. The second for the season. 25 per cent. 16 SS than Toronto prices. Mixed Paian, Brushes of all sizes. Boiled Oil, Raw Oil, and all Palmer's Material, White Lead, Low in Price_ VV AL L. PAPER . FROM 15 m 25 per cent. off 4 ALL FANCY DRESS GOODS. IMMEi 7 SE GBOC Glass Jags in pts., qts. and aimm Pricas ! Sugars and Teas at MIG IAIAIN' Gr TWEEDS, PRINTS & DRESS GOODS PEOPLE’S STORE l Thankingr our numerous Customers for past patronage, we will respectfully solicit a continuence ofthe same, as we pur- pose carryingr on our business as usual. Coflins, Cas- kets. and all kinds of l*‘I,TNIER,.AIJ li‘LTRNISIiINCw-‘rs. A First-Class Hearse fur- nished at reasonable terms. A. W'REGHT 65 SGN, Big Discaum Sale OF CQNCRETE? Selling f GOODS At greatly reduced prices’fio m Importation. A large and s Highest Price paid for Butter and Eggs. UNBERTAKERS. Just arrived, another stock of STOCK ()F FURN ITURE. 33:35, FLOUR AND FEED. .A.- W RIGâ€"HT &; SON: plendid assortment of Grocer-ms AT THE ISAAC CROSBY. THE P. G. SAVAG E gals.,, as cheap as the cheapest