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The Minister of Finance would, 'in the opinion of at least the thought- lul, have done well to retrain from trumpetingtorth to the country all that he proposed doing" with the pruning knite.’ V‘Ve were told that his operations were to be of the first magnitude. No matter what the pain and grief caused in certain quarters, by which, we presume, Were designated professmnal boodl- erss, the expenses were to be rigidly curtailed. But 1t has long been known that Sir Charles Tupper’s promises bear the same relation to his performances that Whales do to minnows. The ‘ Nova Scotia warâ€" liorsc,’ as his friends delight to call him, has not been dubbed without cause the ‘ Stretcher.’ No surprise, therefore, will be telt when it is learned that retrenclm‘rents have been made with a teaspoon, while Plus additions have been effected with «'3. shovel. RICHMOND HILL. Thursday, M: On Monday the estimates of .the expenditure lor 1887â€"88 were laid on 'c'the table. They amount to $42,- 321,182, a total increase over last year of $1,724,474. Now these fig- ures are in all truth serious enough. But what will our readers think ‘when they learn that of the total :amount of the estimates $14,710,305 is on account of our public debt ? $31,038,227 is to go in redemption of debt, and $11,672,078 is to pay in- ‘-terest on that debt. In' other words, but ot'every four dollars raised by Etaxation, one dollar is Consumed 1n paying interest on debts incurred, among others ways, by grants to the C. P. R., rebellion in the North West.junketing ministers, working of Franchise Act, (320., &c. Notice-Jae. M. Lawrence. Reform Meet-in gâ€"-John 0. Clark Of all the inequalities in this world, the distribution of wealth. and, consequently in a large meas- ure,-0t happiness, is the greatest. The-other day, Andrew Carnegie, the great Pennsylvania iron-miner, was married. Amongr the very first acts of the happy bridegroom was the settlement on his bride of $20,- 000 a year. Mr. Carnegie is reput- ed on good grounds to be worth $10,000,000. _He began life as a poor boy. How did he acquire such an enormous fortune? “7e suppose that ability, thrift, industry, and perseverance were great factors in this colossal accumulation. But all of them combined cannot account for a total so vast. Mr. Carnegie is said to pav his men higher wages than any other mineâ€"owner in his state. Many of his hands receive $1.15 per day. They CIO not receive this tor every working day in the year, because certain causes (lree traders say pro- teCLion) interrupt their labor. In one of their best years they worked for 119 days. Thus a first-class man got that year $136.85. It is iatr to suppose that out 01 this hand- some wage he had to keep not only himself but a wile and two or three children. Hard times for the. work man! we hear exclaimed. Yes, but Mr. Carnegie, by means of work- T"(:ll .,s.: such ,renrlv wages accuva @Iw fiiificml. And yet people profess astonish- ment when they learn that not only are native born Canadians rapidly and ur‘ceasingly leavmg the country for the United States, but that even emigrants refuse to settle in a land where the making ofdebt is,an-d long has l>een~;the order,l<nowing full well that ruin is only a question of time. From present appearances, indeed, Canadian loans will soon meet in the world’s market with the same reception as do now Russian loans. lt would be absurd to contend that we get nothing at all for our immense outlay. \Ve have the pleasure oI knowing that Sir john is at the head of affairs, that all his colleagues are in the enjoyment of handsome salaries, that all their lathers, brother.r , nephews and cons- ‘1115 are in receipt or handsome sti- Lpends. \V'liat more could any tour millions of people demand P NEW ADVERTISEMENTS MASTER AND MAN. THE ESTIMATES. 54s ay 12, ‘87 From Mr. Davidson, the Public School Inspector, who spent two days last week in examining the dif- ferent departments of the Public School here, we were not surprised to learn that the internal manage- ment and discipline of the school is very satisfactory. His inspection and observations while here went to show that the teachers are earnest, energetic and exceedingly anXious to do the very best that lies in their power for the children committed to their care. Indeed, he was in- clined to thinkthat too much anxi- ety was shown in order that pupils should pass examinations,3nd there- by satisfy a public whose conViction regarding education is that the great object to be aimed at is the passing 01 such examinations as a test 01 knowledge. Too many people think that the teacher is untitior the po- sition who does not pass a certain number of pupils at certain-and reg ular times, seldom considering what are the conditions under which the teacher has to carry on his or her work. Such a state of public mind infused into pupils and teachers is one of the most vicious and hurtful to the cause of true education in a community,tliat can well be conceiv- ed of. A certain amount of this state of mind exists in this Village, and is reflected in the anxiety of the teacher as has been stated by the Inspector. All over the province the system of cramming for examinatiox‘ls with all its attendant evils, has to a cer- tain extent been banished, and none too soon, and we hope this village is not to be the last' stronghold of that wretched system. “We incidentally learned that the pupils in the school were, considering their ages, as Mr advanced in regard to classes as it is well for them to be, and that the fourth book pupils are, on an aver- age, younger than any other fourth book class of equal size in any ot the Villages in the inspectoral, divis- ion. By a discussion which took place at the meeting ot the Council on Monday night, it would seem that a majority of that body are in iavor of locating the Village Found On the Park Within a few feet of ‘a citizen’s. residence. Only one member out of five raised his voice against what, in our opinion, would be an injustice to a family who contribute taxes in equal proportion to other rate-pay» ers, according to the mine of their property assessed. The lilZXJOI‘lIy did not seem to think it their duty to take the rights of the individual into consideration, but rather to se- lect a spot which would be the driest and most convenient. Should the selection be made on the north Side, on which the Grand Stand is situat- ed, the spectators at lacrosse match- es and on other gala days, would scarcely be edified with their sur- roundings in case that a dozen unâ€" ruly cows or swine were fastened in the enclosure. ' Thié Company has depositefl $20 000 with the Ontario (,‘rnVernment, beiag mm-e than dunble “but the law requires, but It gives the GORE a still stronger huld upon puinC‘collfidem‘e. \Vest’s Pain King should be kept in every house for sudden attacksof cramps, colic, paintur’s colic. cholera morbus, flux anddysentex'y. Only 25c. All-druggists. GORE INSTIHCT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO., Hsgad Ofl‘ice Galt, County of Waterloo: Established 1836. The number of policies iswed in the year 1896 was 2,616. and the number in force at the e‘nd 0f the year (3,273, insur- ing $6,867.67!) 3l . showng an increase of nearly $400,000.00 over the amount at risk at end of 18/85. The income for the yen! was 381078.92. _ Total assets available to meet losses has increased from $2l8,080 00 to $2.38,â€" 264 00 in the year 1886, the increase be- ing withm a trifle, of $20,000. The number of losses for the past year was 108. and Hze amount of 10:48 $57,- 887.27. of which $54,315 23 was reinsured, making the net loss $53573 99. We do not say that the cost of getting the Found in proper shape would not be\‘greater‘ on the south side, but we do say that when the health of a family isinjured, the cost cannot be reckoned by dollars and cents. Let a thorough examination he made before a definite conclusron is arrived at. Farmers protect fire and lightning SPRINGHiLL. Agent for K‘ngand Vaughan Tps. THE VILLAGE POUND. SCHOOL INSPECTION. Fire In sumnCe. ‘31)! JOHN SAIGEON, your hnildiugs from by insurinan the .‘ MUTUAL FIRE cm 96 (H. flHEAP BASHH Where you are sure to get the best goods at the lowest pric- es. In spite of the great adâ€" vance in prices of Cottons, we are selling toâ€"day at the old figures, and if you Want a regular fiUfiAfiPLUM OF A mama ROYAL JUBILEE CELEBRAT I O N GRENNAN’S Cdtiuohs,Shirtin'gs and COtton- ades, Tickings, Ginghamsr, Jubilee Prints, Cretonnes, &c. DRESS, GOODS 2 Let us sell you yOur summer supply of Grey anq _VVhite We are showing a very Choice assortment of In the leading styles and inv1te your attention to them, and also to our Ladies Fur- nishings and - . FANCY GOODS Consisting of Laces, Ribbons, Embroideries, Jubilee Ruch- ings, Handkerchiefs and Gloves (we have a special lot of 4 button black kid gloves at 50 cents a pair), Parasols, Hosiery, &c. House Furnishing Goods, Fancy Scrims, Oriental Drap- eries, Gream and White Lace Curtains, Gold Dado Blinds, only 40 cents each, Spring Blind Rollers 18 cents a set. Splendid value in Hemp and Tapestry Carpets. Our Clothing stock is better then ever before, both in style and value. We have Men’s Suits from $4.75 up, good Tweed Pants for $51.75. We make a specialty of WALL PAPERS BOYS' SUITS ! In a splendid assortment of new patterns. \Ve have nice patterns at 5c. a roll. All kinds of Family Grocerâ€" ies, clean, fresh and cheap. ‘Teirms Cash or Trade. ‘ Men’s White Shirts with linen fronts and cuffs for 500. each. A fine range of color- ed Shirts, Ties,Collars, Gurn- seys, 80X, Umbrellas, Straw and Felt Hats, Silk and Cot- ton Caps, &c. New Printed Ivory Break- fast. Dinner, Tea and Toilet Sets at close prices. JEHLEE SW8 Good washing colors, only 5 cents a yard. Are marvefs of beauty and cheapness. And Show a large variety. Our $51.90 CGNGBETE HOUSE, Miliufii Egan Eh 5% “2.4g @ENTS’ HAT$ l IN ENGLISH AND amen-11mm? STYLES SCOTCH, ENGLISH MED CANADIMI TWEEDS“ ’ -â€"-A N Dâ€"â€"â€" Stylish "Dress G-eeeehPrinfis, Gringm heme, Chambraye, Muelms; Sllks, -v Setme, Lace, Embrmdemes at closest figures. READY - MADE SUITS. TWEEDSfiHIRTINGS, CQTTON DRESS GOQDS, é’cc. ” For the Newest, Nicest, N0§)1:>icsf, Neatcst and C heapest lines 111 these goods tr) the Concrete ; and find there also the best and cheapest selectlon of THE- FEBE PROOF. MELLINER‘Y BEPARTMENT ! nd other staple articles always on hand. Pnces C1086. EjV‘CUIOU in? W‘d Also a complete stock of Men’s, Ycuths’ and Boys’ SPRINE‘E 8:: K‘ SUMMER STOCK FASTS ! YES, SOLID FACTS @CETIEEEIJIE Efifijfifbfi. .36 CC)” CAN SUPP LY YOU VEGETABLE & FLUVVER SEEDS S. B. & Co’s Grass mixtures are yearly increasing in demand,because of superior quality and excellenceâ€"~Nunu but very chcxcest varietles used. Mixtures prepared fox any soil or purpose. If you want a. never’failing pasture try them. Rte-Cleaned Seed Grains, Timothy, Clover, &c., in great variety. Don’t. fail to call. The popular variety. Invan-iably asked fur when once grown. Sold in sealed packages only. S. B. & CO’S MANGELS are unsurpassed in quality, size 01' pm» ducLiyeness. All supplies grown specially, and from selected stocks. FANTEENTGEE 1 FINE WVORSTED SUITINGS. STEELE BROS. & 00., Cor. Front & Jarvis Sts.. Toronto. DIRECT IMPORTER. GROC‘ERIES REGHM’OND HELL. ESPN. @fi flu EM DID ASSOIFII‘VIEN T OF OF THE HIGHEST STANDARD AND QUALITY, OF UNDOUBTED MERIT AND EXCELLENCE. & CO’S NEW SHORT WHITE CARROT! 'RJIOUL’I‘URAL SEEDS Good satisfaction guaranteed in the PERMANENT GRASS MIXTURES! Complete in every department. FINE ASSORTMENT OF NEW AND SELECT VARIETIES. Eng“. FULL LINES OF mmmvnmmzwm J F Y1 )U W A N'l‘a 7. CROSBY