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\Nhen the editor ol the Markham Sun penned last week his article on THE LIBERAL he was perfectly aware that he was lying. He knew that in spite of the utmost vigilance the editor of a paper is liable to he led into errors, and into errors fre- quently of the most painful kind, It was our calamity to allow to be inserted in this paper 3. correspondâ€" ent’s letter which was unjust, un- kind and untruthtul. We allowed that letter to appear in our columns on the faith of the name with which it was signed. We learned that both letter and name were a forgery. We at once did all in our power to make amends, and apologized frank- ly and fully to the injured parties. We have, moreover, tried to discov- er the perpetrator of the forgery, with a view to rotect both our readers and ourse ves from similar crimes. It would appear that the editor of the Markham Sun is so constituted that he must play the part of mean- ness simply because he knows how. Not satisfied with his natural ten- dency downwards, he must perforce kick his lees to accelerate his fall. To he possessed of a bad instinct is a misfortune; but to be under the monstrous delusion that to act in ac- cordance with the promptings of that lustinct is right and meritorious is horrible in the extreme. Now all this the editor of the Markham Sun knew. He was under no compulsion to extend his sym- pathy to us, yet he might have done so much {or charity’s sake, But he should have ielt that he was uncle; the very strongest compulsion not to give a mistake the appearance of an intention. It is difficult to find any grounds for excusing such scurvy conduct. From the consid- ev~+€ovi, ix var, that: there are men But the Herald will further permit us to say that it has been our lot to hear much from Conservatives on the general and persistent meanness of the Liberal party. This we have borhe with ill-concealed impatience. \Vhen, therefore, we find those high- minded and generous Conservatives acting with the basest ingratitude to M aior Gray,human nature would not allow us to remain silent. We nev- er had any personal grudge against Majoy Gray. If we attacked him sharply at times, it was only in his public capacity. Had he been the selection of the “fest York Conven- tion, we should have done our best to defeat him, not irom dislike of the Major, but solely from antipathy to the policy ofthe party with which he acts. From a Conservative point of View, he deserved the very best that the party could do for him. He won \Vebt York for them. And now, without one word of reason or ex- cuse. he is forced to stand aside in order to make way for Dr. rr. Grits maybe mean,but we challenge our opponents to produce in the an- nals of‘Grit thraldom’ an action so contemptibly mean and unfair as is this violent deposition of the Major. Our contemporary, the Herald, is laboring under a slight delusion. It seems to think that we, for purposes ot our own, are now professing for Major Gray an admiration, which former articles in our columns sadly belie. The Herald will permit us to say that what was said in the past of Major Gray, we now rigidly adhere to. ho act of that gentle- man has given us cause to modify our opinion of him by one jot. We opposed him in days gone by be- cause he, in iollowing Meredith in his criminal assaults on the rights and privileges of this province, prov- ed himself to be an enemy to On- tario‘s best interests. When, more- 0ver, the Major broke loose in a flood of bombast and folly, as he did in the debate on the Rebellion 0t 1837, we dld our best to show how ridiculous and absurd were both the man and his words. In all this we have nothing to retract, nothing to regent of. _ No, we are not giving tafly to the Ma1or, but we again assert that he has beenymost shamefully treated. RICHMOND HILL, Thursday, Oct. 7, ’86. Annual Meetingâ€"Jim. Clark. Farm to Rentâ€"Catharine Oster. Court of Revisionâ€"M. Teefv. \Vzmtedâ€" \Vuntedâ€"C. Trevethan. Court of Revisionâ€"J. M. Lawrence. “@112 fiiheml. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS A SLIGHT MISTAKE. A SHABBY TRICK. A communication from Mrs. IWiley was read, asking for a week’s absence from duties at school, a substitute to be sup- plied. On motion her request was grant ed. The Secretary, read a. commlllrrjiicétiion which showed that no part of the duties paid on chemical apparatus purchased during the year for use of High School, would be refunded. A communication was read from Mr. Teefy, Village Clerk, asking the Board to pay to the Village Treasurer $100, be- ing six months’ salary to the village In- spector and 'caretaker of schools, as per agreement with the village Council. .Un motion the Board ordered the payment of the same. Ché'irmén V and Secretary were authorized to discount 3 note for $100. or more if necessary, at the Central Bank, for the use of the Public School. fibe mevt’ing then nc‘xjournaq.. The Richmond Hill School Board held ifs regglar monthly meeting on Monday, Members presbht: Messrs. Skeele, Mc- Conaghy, Savage, Glass, Switzer and Dr. Wilson. The minutes of last regular meeting, as well as minutes of special meeting held on the 26th ult., Were read and approved. The Secretary read a note from Mr. T. H. Redditt, Head Master of the High School, thanking the Board for their sympathy in his bereavement, as express- ed in a resolution of condolence at the last meeting. glass at High School .3. ......... 1 go W Mintern,work on public school 148 10 J. Kelly. work on public school... 104 00 R. E. Law, work for High School 7 88 “ “ Public School 1 75 On motion the foregoing accounts were ordered to be paid, as well as A. J. Rugert’a. as read at the last meeting. Mr. Savage handed the Board $100. being balance left of one night’s rent of Masonic Hall, after paying for scrubbing an}; cleaning the agme._ Oct. 4th. In the absence of the President, Mr. Nagghtpu was. appointed chairman. The folldwing bills were read:â€" W. S. Snider, work. ....$ 85 W. Minternt 131“:ng ix} square 0 Thousands of testimonials and an inâ€" creasing demand attest the popularity of West’s Cough Syrup, the popular remedy for all throat and lung diseases. Try a 250. bottle. All dtuggists. The Rifle Club of Sprmghill practises weekly. They have a. first-class range and a good target. The Bailiff has pur- chased a. new gun, and a pair of field spectacles. But with all the modern im- provements at hand, Brmmd, of Aurora, made the best score on Friday last. J. Hogan has a. fresh suppl'y of coal on hand. From our own Correspondent. A football match between the Wide Awakes of Springhlll, and the Rustics of Laskay, took place on the grounds of the latter on Oct. Ist. During the first half time neither side scored a. victory, but the Wide Awakes were taking in the sit- uation cooly, whereas the Rnstlcs were straining every nerve. After a few mo- ments rest, play was commenced again, the result being that the Wide Awakes scored a game in ten minutes. This fair» 1y aroused the Rustics, who went at it regardless of consequences, taking a game in the incredible short time of two min- utes, but the effort proved too much. The \Vide Awakes won the next two games in three and seven minutes re- spectively. The \Vide twakes deserve credit for they achieved victory. The Laskay team were giants in size compar- ed with the Springhill boys. We are told, indeed, that the con- vention was packed with Boultbee’s friends ; that all that is respectable in Conservative East York held scorniully aloof. We can readily believe it. We are not so purblind as not to know that honor and de- cency in the Conservative are just What they are in a Liberal. We are satisfied that hundreds of Con- servatives W111 refuse point blank to support thls disgraceful nomination, even if they refuse just as stifny to support his Liberal opponent, be he who he may. Nor is there any cause for wonder in this. No man. not lost to all sense of shame, could dream of voting tor the return to parliament of a man to whom he would indignantly decline to grant entrance into his house. ‘West’s \Vnrld’s Wonder. the magic cure for rheumatism, neuralgia, cuts, burns, bruises, wounds, and all diseases requiring an external remedy. 25c. and 500. All druggists. East York Conservatives have done it. In the teeth of all that hundreds of the strongest men of the party have said, at the convention held 1n Markham on 'Monday last, Boultbee was selected as its candi- date for the House of Commons. Surely Tory ears must tingle, and Tory faces grow crimson. like polecats which, be they ever so desirous to prove agreeable, must cause nausea, we must perforce reckon the action of the editor of the Markham Sun as one or those which must be. The grain market at King is very quiet School Board Meeting. SPRINGHILL. EAST YORK. Piles of Overcoats to choose from, in all sizes. We can fit anyone from little Johnny of two years old, up to 6 foot Uncle Sam, who wants one of Mammoth Storm King coats w1th a fur collar. Men’s and Boys’ Suits, (ready made) at prices to suit the times. For ordered clothing we are showing a large assortment of the handsomest Tweeds, and Fancy Worsteds, Overcoat- ings and Trouserings, which can be procured; our prices are“away down.” First-Class tailoring and a perfect fit guaranteed. OVERCOATS Hats, caps, Ties, Shirts, &c., in latest styles. Compare our prices with what you have to pay in other houses for similar goods, & be convinced that you can save money by spending it at B. BRENNAN’S, RICHMOND HILL Graekery and Glassware in great variety. Brantford Stoneware Butter cracks at close prices. Our stock of Rubber Cir- culars, Hosiery, Gloves",Wool Shawls, Hoods; caps,Tuques, fancy goods and smallwares is greater in variety and lower in price than ever before. GROCERIES Flannels, Blankets, Quilts, Yarns, Sheetings. Winceys, carpets. oilcloths, cretonnes, &c., at lowest prices in the trade. « Grey and White Cottons, bought before the recent rise, sold at our former low prices. in great variety, which only need be seen to be appreciated. in the latest styles and shades with trimmings to match in Flushes, Velveteens, Feath- er Trimmings, Buttons, Clasps, Linings, &c. LADIES MANTLES & JACKETS DRESS GOODS ! which we are now offering at prices which cannot fail to suit the most fastidious buyers. The attention of our many customers and the public gen: erally is invited to the im- mense stock of Fall & Winter floods GHEAP fiASH HWSE NEW FALL 60008! CLOTHING __AT_ GRENNAN’S of all kinds, a specialty, GROCERIES, FLOUR & FEED. These goods are all of first-class quality and very cheap. Call and examine them before purchasing. Also on hand Raymond Sewing Machines, Eagle Steam Washers and Wringers. THE NEE 7 PROOF, TWEEDSl FLANNELS, SHEETINGS, BLANKETS AND YARNS. Bought when prices were at the lowest point. We offer Grey Flannel at 15, 20, and 25¢. per yard. Grey Cotton, 1 yard wide, at 5, 7, and 80. ‘ ATKINSON. All who have already purchased are fully satlsfied with the way those machines work. Give them a trial. x3411 kinds of produce taken in exchange‘w Tweeds, hirtmgg, flattens, 81:6,, &0. Dress Gums, Printsfiinghamgflo. LORNE STORE STOVE PIPES 10 CENTS A LENGTH. Selling at and below Toronto prices We say come along, we can fit you Out, no matter What. may be your wants. ’ fit is an ordered Suit or Overcoat, a, Ready-Made Suit or Overcoat, a Shirt, Hat,Tie, Silk Pocket Handkerchief, or Underclothing, the Concrete is the place to suit you best in quality and price. We have an immense stock of CANADIAN COTTON AL WOOL GOODS STGVES, STOVE-S We invite the special attention of the ladies to our very large stock of Dress Goods, Plushes, Velvets,Flowers, Feath- ers, Jerseys, Jersey Jackets, Paletots,Ulsters,Mantles,Mantle Cloths, Ulstering, &c., which we are selling 20 per cent. lower than the same goods can be bought elsewhere. We show a large stock of plain and fancy Desires to thank his numerous customers for their very liberal patronage in the past, and has great pleasure in stat- ing that his stock of DRY GOODS For fall, 1886, is the largest and best selected he has ever ofiered to the public, a very large part of it being direct imâ€" portations bought for ready cash from the best houses and manufacturers in England. Goods are now being offered at prices that astonish pe0ple. We offer all our immense stock at prices that must sell thegoods. We invite all to attend this offering of DRY (zooms, MELLENERY,&C. WM. ATKINSON Concre‘te House RIGHMGND HILL. In connection with my stock of Groceries, &c., I Wish to call your attention to a full assortment of goods from the Woodstock Woollen Mills, consisting of In Shawls, Clouds, Hoods, Gloves, Hosiery, &c. Eave Troughing and. Repairing promptly‘attgnded to; Now is your time to keep warm by buying a. stove at Stoves of all kinds deliVEred on the shortest notice. KNITTED WOOL GOODS, TO THE GENTLEMEN C. MASON’S A Splendid Assortment of â€"-â€"-CHEAPâ€"- AT GEO. TRENCH C‘ MASON.‘