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RICHMOND EEILLI. Thursday, Feb.24. ’87 Wantedâ€"â€" His work and liberality. in con- nection with the voters’ lists, his untiring efforts in organizing the canvas for Mr. Mackenzie’s election, his good management} in his own election, as well as his platform speeches, all mark hing/es a rising politician} and indicate: that the (same abilities which have so dis- tinguished him in the dry goods trade willprove very valuable in his country’s service. ’ This old and . eminently respect- able riding may well be congratulat- ed upon its selection of representa- tives, both for the Local and Do mimon Parliaments. For the larg- er Parliament at Ottawa, they have elected one of Canada’s greatest statesmen,who has won the laurels, and is now even in his lifetime pointed to by fair-minded men of both political parties as a statesman of great ability, unswerving integ- 39h» C!) '1 /1 nexal. rity and unbounded patriotism. For the smaller Parliament at. Toronto, they have elected a man whose abil- ities and energ§ haye raised him, while still a young man, from the position of a clerk in a country store to the front rank of the wholesale trade of Canada. \Ve frankly confess that we are disappointed in the result of the elections. XVe at no time pretended to gauge the sentiments of any prov- ince but our own. In Ontario we honestly did think that the people had cried out, enough. of Macdon- aldlsm, and would administer a fit- ting rebuke to the foulest political charlatan and demagogue that ever disgraced a country. AS the returns began to come in, and we learned that Hykert had been returned tor Lincoln by a largely increased maâ€" jority, our hope in Ontario vanish- ed. \Ve had no reason to suppose that Lincoln was lower in the scale of political morahty than any other constituency. Ontario, then, the first plovince 0t confederation, the centre of Canadian intellect, the most highly endowed educationally, remainest true to her old love. HOW far that love is the result of such deadly drugs as the Gerry- mander, the Franchise Act, Boodle and Blind Shares, we cannot say. In Quebec,the Ministerialists suf- Iered great reverses. In ihe Mari- time Provinces also they did not fare nearly so well as they did in 1882. Yet Tupper had before poll- ling day promised Nova Scotia alone public works which would cost over six millions of dollars. New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island were not forgotten. In round numbers, the Government support- ers down by the sea cost the coun- try about ten millions of dollars, 01 which, of course, Ontario will have to pay three-fifths. The Toronto Mail places the Conservative majority at twenty- three. Further returns mav either slightly increase or decrease this number. But in any case we may rest assured that Canada is to enter on a period of unstable government. Unless there are at work influences 01 which at present we know noth- ing, it is hardly likely that the Mac- donald-Tupper combination will weather the storms ofa single ses- sion. That in the near future we shall have another election is, there- fore, pretty certain. Then,we trust, that the meed due to great talents, great integrity and great zeal may {all 1') the greatest oi’ all Canad‘llvs -» H: n‘ Edwatj hick/a. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS EAST YORK. THE RESULT. We are informed that certain in- dividuals residing in West York inâ€" tend to tound a new Temperance Order. They. are induced to take this step because they have discov- ered that the Temperance Organi- zations now in vogue present grave obstacles to the free play ot their natural instincts. The fact that genuine prohibitionists insist that it is a matter of prime importance to lessen as far as posstble the tempta- tions which beset those who are not tee-totalers proves very embarrass- ing to the above ‘certain individâ€" uals.’ Consequently they are de- termined to set such nonsense at de- fiance. The new order is to be call- ed ‘The Calcutt League,’ in honor of the prominent breWer Calcutt, of Peterboro'. This is the person who sent the following letter to all the Licensed Victuallers in the Prov- ince : H. Calcutt, Brewer and Mulster. Extra. Fine Ales and Porter. Lake St., Ashburnham. PETERBORU’, Fri). 53h, 1887. DEAR SIR,-â€"â€"If we want the Scott. act: amended we must back up the present G0 :ernment. Now, there is no use of bothering with politicca. Brsml and but-_ ter is what we want, and if we. wanit to get: rid of this (ivâ€"d not, stick tugged er and. we will make the members vats: lot us. Leave Cochrane Ln me and tukfifuiy word for his gwod behavior. If \ve"'help him he will help 11's, and don’t you forget it. Now is our time to bring things] ma head. (Sd) H. CALCUTT. R S.â€"â€"Keep this quiet, for if the Temper- ‘émcgs party finds this out, it: will Lil; us. it will be seen (h’attH. ‘Csilcutt hasieveryclaim in the world to fum- ish-’n‘name go; the new Temperance ‘Qr'dég- ' It Will be policy‘ of the Calcutt League to aid in the return to par- liament of all men who will not only fight prohibition to the death, but will use every endeavor to emascu- late all the temperance legislation now on the statute book. They confipydently hope that the infamous Small Amendment which will sane: tion the sale of beer and wine in counties in which the Scott Act is now in force will be carried at the next sesswn. The next step, viz., the repeal of the Act, will be comâ€" paratively easv. In the meantime, the members of the Calcutt League will whine through their noses about the evils of inteniperance. They will roll up the whites of their eyes in horror at the poor wretch who is addicted to drink. At the same time, they will never miss an oppor- tunity of placing every facility in his way tor succumbing to the dread- lul passwn. Thus they cannot fail to give the world a beautiful exam- ple of christian consistency. With the Calcutt League temper- ance will be a prime issue on all oc- casions when there is no election pending. 'VVhen political peace pre- vails, they will be the very staunch- est cold-water men. But when the chance presents itself of returmng to Parliament a man who will give an honest support to real temperance legislation, the ‘Calcutt League" will promptly smash him to atoms at the polls. .‘ In this Way it WIll be seen that the members of the ‘Calcutt League’ will enjoy all the sweets of a tem: perate life while they disseminate to the utmost all the bitterness and shame and woe inseparable from whiskey. indeed, their own com, fort, they confidently expect, will be immeasurably increased by the sight of the misery of their unfortu- nate fellow creatures. We warmly commend the Calcutt League to the careful scrutiny of those genuine prohibitlomsts who look with horror on even the sem- blance of paltering with the dread- ful vice. They are worth watching, and it will not be at all difficult to weigh their moral worth. [Cochranamentioned in the above letter, was the Tory candidate in East Norihun‘xberland. He was de- feated.] THE CALOUTT LEA GUE. (in own i c 5st wI.en West’s Won-M’s l! ~i 3.; '1‘ .1. (“105cpcsb and bes'. Yours truh‘. priigs. We have a fewjersey Sufisfor Boys, which we are gelling at $2.00 each, and a lot of Heavy Ribbed Shirts and Drawers for Boys at 25 cents each, a fine Heavy gOvercoat for $3.75 each, worth $5.00, and our heavy Irish Freize Overcoa‘ts in large sizes for $7.50 each, cheap at $10.00. A lot 0f GRENNAN’ CASH H O’U S E This is our stock-taking month, and we are offering lively bargains to reduce the stock. We have a few Mant- les left. They are nice fine. goods, but must go. There areafew at from $3.75 to $5.50. We will sell those at $1.50 to $2.50, and a lot oi ‘Ulsters and Ottoman Mantles at hiflf of former price. We hag-a splendid lot of Men’s and‘LBoys’ Suits at close pricâ€" jes, ind are now giving a dis- coiiiat of 15 per cent. off those Fine French Dress Goods at I8 cents a yard, worth 25 cents, and a lot of Fancy Plaid, worth 12 cents, for 9%. 10 yards of Costume Cloth for one dollar, worth 12% cents a yard. Heavy All-VVool Tweeds at 45 Cents a yard. Those goods were bought be- f01e the use in wool and are a decided bargain. We are showingafine lot of Fancy Goods, such as Berlin, Zeph- ry, Saxony and Andalusian VVools, Panel Rods & Chain, Pomâ€"Poms, Fancy Cord, Ar- rascenes, Embroidery Silks, &c. And don’t you forget our Groceries, if you want the Cheapest and Best. We are giving 16 lbs. of Extra Stand- ard Granulated Sugar for one dollar, 20 lbs. Fine Yellow Sugar for One Dollar. 30 lbs. 1 of Rice, 14 lbs. Choice Rais- ins, 12 lbs. Extra Currants, 15 lbs. Best Provincial Cur- rants, 58 bars York Laundry Soap, 47 lbs. of Com or Oatâ€" meal, and a full stock of the best brands of Canned and Package goods at very lowest prices. Remember this is our stock-taking sale, and we are making it a lively one. Call and share in the fun. I Thu above factory is situated on RICHMOND SIX, RECHMOND HILL 5?} , R N A N , Nm. 250th, 1886-311}. ._.__._.__ FEBRUARY. mg in My egafimem E Spiemfiifl Ea GREAT EAEQAENS HE‘S MYER- GOATS FQR THE BALANSE CLEARE @- SALE “a; 1-“ . g , a My ‘i‘u" t r $hmmgfi, fiafiam, £50” 360» Bragg Gocds, THE NEE 7 PBGOF PLANING W13 3 Are now prepared to take contracts for all kinds of Buildings. BOOBS, SASH, BLHEJS. 866., PLANED LUMBER, MOULDINGS, &C. In connection with the factory, where custom sawing wfll be done. All work guaranteed and prices moderate. FIRSTâ€"CLASS SAW-MILL Having bought the above-named mill and put everything in Kept on hand, or made to order on the shortest notice. A stock of FIRST-CLASS ORDER; RICHMOND HILL Always on hand. There is also a. jUST OPENED, z L. INNES & SONS A, Swlendid Assortment of Direct from the B'Tanufacturers, selling at wholesale prices. DIRECT IMPORTER. GEE] NO‘vV GOING ON. 'lannels, &c ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF AT THE AT ATTENHON Have taken a fl1ght and have settled in their new hiveâ€"~the first door north of Trench’s Carriage Works. Having removed to new and commodious quart? era, I am prepared to enter on the Winter Campaign with greatly improved facili- ties for turning out And all persons requiring anything in mv line may depend upon workmanship first-class in every respeut. SUITSANB uvzficoATS‘A-r Speaial‘u Lines efi Tmseflnga A GOOD m GUARANTEED, The New Bee Hive, Opposite Lorne Block. LBGMCS’ Jackets a specialty. Within this hlvn, a? evory‘mdv knows, They're al‘vmye, turning rv nae suits nf clothes (‘muofimrl mu )2 2m: your cram! , u will pav. (“I mt full s~,1,is,1'a.€".ion";is v61]: 1. you'll alwars 51w. ' C. TREVETHAN’S BUSY BEES FIRST-C LASS \WORK I O. TEE V-ETHAN, A full line of samples for