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N0w1s not the time for comput- ing the scope and greatness of Mr. Blake’s work. A lofty soul has been stung to the quick by having forced on it the certainty that its pearls; have been given to swine. His high Witness to the truth has been more than offset by foul glbes Much as Liberals deplore the re- tirement of Mr. Blake, Conserva- tives still moredeeply mourn his loss; not, indeed, those who for selfish purposes call themselves Conserva- tives and are the vile Instruments in the hands of a flash leader for cheat- ing fair-play. But Conservatives generally who are as true to country as are Liberals. In our own ranks there swarms ‘a pestiferous brood, willing and anxious to rise as their enemies have risen. \Ve shall only fully estimate the greatness of our misfortune should these fellows suc- ceed in grasping the lines which he in whom is nothing base has dropped. Better for the Liberals to remain forever in opposition than gain pow‘ er by the tactics ot a Mercier or of an Edgar. Canada ought to find herself surteited of such gentry by the time she gets through with a Macdonald and a ’l‘upper. He issue Work: :3 The loss to the Liberals is, tor the time at least, irretrievable. It is idle to speak of a successor to hirn who had not eVen one second. \Vhether the Opposition be lead by prOVIHCCS, or asa unit with, for in- instance, the Hon. Mr. Laurier at the head, is now practically beside the question. He who is shameleSs and extravagant and unscrupulous, and by means of gold can transmute shamelessness and extravagance and unscrupulousness into a bolus pala- table to the public maw,he will hold the reins ot power. So be it. But we need not American Emerson's assur- ance that things refuse forever to be mismanaged. Not one act, not one word has ever belied the high promise. Faith- fully, unreservedly, through good report as through evil, he. continued to labor for Canada. It is true his enemies sought by calumny and disparagement to nullify the vast influence that he was sure to exert. But already the slanderers have re- tracted, and the envious have ceased to hiss. For it was long ago disâ€" covered that there was a much more efl‘ective weapon against a man of Mr. Blake’s nature. That weapon was money. And money has been so lavishly, so successfully employ- ed that crime and shame and ig- nomjny have ceased to terrify the electorate, The Ottawa cabinet is but a figureâ€"head under which sharp- ers and monopolists ply their tools. The public conscience is debauched; the representatlves of the people do nothing but reglster the will ofone- man power. Small wonder that Grip pictures the Ottawa maJority as a trained pig, whose sole claim to recognition is the grunting zeal that it displays in executing the dirty tricks of its master. Mr. Blake fell on evil times. He fought long and well. Compared with him, his opponents have been mere hair~bra1n tricksters. Mr. Blake sought power by appealing to all that is best in his countrymen ; Sir John Macdonald sought and gained power and held it by appeal- ing to all that is most sordid. The latter has proved the victor. But woe to the victor, and woe to those who aided him to gair. the victory. RfcuMoun HAIITIâ€"n. Thursday, June 16, er. Blake is a proud and sensi- tive man. It is as natural for him to embrace honor as it is for the iootparl to assail honesty. When he entered, more than filteen years ago, public life, he was armed as perfect knight. A high, chivalrous heart, an ever vigilant conscience, a mind broad and deep, and a tongue fluent and wonderfully eloquentâ€" such were the endowments 0t him who treely and generously offered his services to the country. @1113 (fliheml. There can be no doubt that the Hon. Edward Blake has resigned the leadership of the Liberal Party to resume it no more. The reason given for his withdrawal is an 111- ness of grave and threatening nature. The reason is good and sufficient. Yet we cannot but think that the bodily ailment is but the outward sign of a deeply wounded mind. Chnngoâ€"W. Atkinson Situation Wanted.â€" MR. BLAKE’S RETIREMENT. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS must be kmn‘vmg’ West's World’s Wonder. The demand ls steaditv increasing for this truly popu- lar remedy for rheumatism and ,all kind» red diseases. 250. and 50c."All druggists‘ Now is the time for pic-nics; file dif- ferent churches are making preparations for their annual gatherings. “70595: Pain King CUPBE the worst vase of coiic in five minn‘um Cures C“ cmmp'a‘ cholera and $51873 1901b A? . .2 on uggwmt 'Rev. Hicksifmm Colorado, form- erly of this Vlllage, conducted the servi- ces in the Methndist Church last Sunday. The Rev. Mn Keefer gave two lectures in the Methodist Church last week on Temperance, to goqd audiences. The singing by Little Fairy was much appre~ ciafed. Bishop Sweetman held a Confirmation Service last Sunday, when six candidates were confirmad. The sex-Vice of song was greatly assisted by the choir of the Meth- odist Church, and was much appreciated by the large congregation. Mr. Ed. Gallannngh met with an acci- dent last week, having his hand, hurt, being thrown from a conveyance on his way trom the city. Mr. Parker, from Toronto, who has taken up his residence in our Village, is making substantial improvements to his propertv. Business is satisfactory to the merch- ants and mechanics in the village. From our. own Correspogdent. The crops in this vicinity are very promising; the farmers look well pleased with the situation. If you want E0 see the greatest football tournament of the season, attend the monstrous picnic to be 113161 at Evcrsley Dominion Day. If you have any conceit in pitching quoits pub in an appearance at; the same place. If you are fleet of limb, come and carry away some of the prize money. If vnu wish to treat your neighbor’s daughter to I-scream or any of the deliCacies 0f the season bring her to Eversley, as all these necessary adjuncts to a picnic will be provided by Mr. John BIACk. The Vellore celebration having ceased, the Evursieyites may expect a grand ral’y. A magnificent, platiurm is m tne course of erection. A live committee. Much suffering could be avoided by constantly keeping a supply of West’s Pain King in the house. A certain cure for flux, dysentery, cramps, chills, colm, cholera and cholera morbns. 25'). All druggists. The Eversley Cheese factory has been purchased by a joint stock cumpany,com- posed of Lhe faimers in the neighburhood. The making, and selling uf the cheese is entrusted to John Ness.Esq. John is giv- ing universal satisfaction. The quantity of milk brought daily to the factory is much in expess uf thatof last, year. “limb is the senior fontan team of Spvringhill doing this year! The lronsides of Sprinqhill played 3 football match with the Maple Leafs of Maple, on Saturday the 11th inst. For the first half time the play was very spu‘ltâ€" ed. The h‘onsides won the first and only game, During the lust lmlf time neither side scored a game The return match is to be played at Spriughill on Saturday the 18th inst. Encourage the boys. Our enerfietio shoe maker, A. Irvine, has opened a branch office. in Maple at Richardson’s hotel, where he takes urders and repairing. Andy, althuugh a politi- cian during election times attends strictly to business as soon as the fever subsides. It is our boast that for sewad worK his equal is not L0 be found between the two lakes. The work of tum piking and gravelling the ruads around Springhill is entrusted to _\Ym.fiR03§ Esq , Path-Mastery Mr. Jas. Bolto‘n, has umvwl his family into the house lately occupied by Mr. A. Magi” aud- famfly. A new picket flance is being erected in front; of thu new parsonage. Would it not. be well to make a move in this line around the school house 2 Pains cannot exist. after the patient has taken a single dose of Wesb’s Pain King. the Magic Cure. Do not be induced to take a substitute, but insist: upon having \Vesb’s Pain King. 250. All druggists. The recent votes taken in the :Dominion Parliament in relerence to temperance legislation Show that rapld strides have been made in ed- ucating the public mind on this im- portant question. Two years ago when an amendment was proposed favoring the allowance 01 wine 'and beer in Scott Act Counties, . it was only defeated bv the narrow major- ity of eight votes. Temperance ad< vocates will be pleased to learn that the sentiment in the House has changed to the extent that a similar amendment was lost last Monday by a majority of ninety. If this really shows the true feeling of the House and the country on the sub- ject, the men and women who have worked at the helm for years may well feel encouraged to continue in their agitation. An amendment to repeal the Scott Act was also de- feated by one hundred and eight. The members evidently intend to give the Act a fair trial. A DECIDED 0111! N0 E. From our own Correspondent Springhill. Thornhill Clothing and Hats, specially good value in the nobbiest styles. Gold Dado Window Blinds 40 cents each. Beautiful Paâ€" per Blinds 9 cents each, or- 3 for 25 cents. Spring Blind Rollers 18 cents a set. “[2111 Papers from 5 cents Upwards. On the Hill. Don’t Forget the Magazine. Lovely Jubilee Suits at $L49 and $1.75 each. Bigger and better Suits at $2.00,$2.- 75’ $360, $54-00 and $154.50 each. Bring the Give the Beautiful goods and good washing colors. 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