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The Rev. J. \V. Cameron. nf Richmnnd Hull, preached in the Presbyterian church here last Sunday nfccnmon. . Mr. and Mrs \medley and family. of Toronto, spent a few days lust Week visit- ing at Mr. John Beynuu’s. We cannot better conclude this article than by giving Goldwin Smith's reply to the question :â€" VVhat does Canada mean by Com- mercial Union ? " She means. as I believe and hope, the total abolition of the customs line between her and the United States; perfect free trade in all the products 01 both countries, whether natural or manutactured; a common tariff as against all other countiies, the revenue to be pooled and equitably divided; fisheries and coasting trade in common ; open waterways and mutual participation in all commercial faculities and ad- vantages; free circulation of capital, cmnmercml enterprise and commer- cial life from the border 01‘ Mexico to the shore of Hudson Bay." ‘ From our own CmreSpondent The Mutnodist Sunday Schunl ilrtend holding their pic-Inc at Bond’s Luke ul- Sa'urdnv. Sept. 3rd. Mr.Jas.1\L-nir,uf Yunge Street, has purchased thevfarm now occupied by Mr. Marshall, in the place known to the lead- era of [IN Aurora “means as Frugtuwn If. is par? of Luv 1!). in 'he ‘Zud Con. of King. Price paid $3000. Buim has a. \'e.y gr r‘ne bvtii 1387 The best feature that we see in the treament of Commercial Union is the absence of all desire to secure Its adoption 1n haste or by stealth. Its advocates are conducting their momentous campaign in the spirit of enquiry. When they make state- ments, they substantiate them by facts ; when they difl‘er from oppo- nents, they do so in words 01 argu- ment, not 111 torrents of abuse. Con- sequently, it Commercial Union should ever unite the United States and Canada in the peaceful and beneficent bonds of trade, it will not be at the bidding of political char]. atans, or of selfish demagogues. Gradually, indeed rapidly, the question of Commercial Union is throwing into the shade all others. Already in many parts of Canada meetings have been held to discuss this vast proposed change, and with Scarcely an exception, it has been hailed as the one great and trust- worthy method of freeing us from those Lhackles which dwarf our in- dustries. In the United States,. moreover, Commercial Union is a leading subject. In proof of this, Consider the enormous crowd that assembled a few days ago at Detroit to hear the matter discussed. The speakers were men ot all occupat- ions, of all politics. Among the Canadian representatives were such men as Goldwin Smith, Solomon White, ex-M.P.P., a staunch Tory. and William Patterson. M. P., a staunch Grit. The two great A- merican expounders oi Commercial Union, Erastus VViman and Senator 1 Butterworth, delivered masterly ad- dresses. Yet the whole discussioni was free from frantic Violence as it i was from sentimental clap-trap. The issues at stake were fairly presented; the advantages to be derived were Set forth without exaggeration; and the dangers which some are inclined to think would be entailed on our nationality were shown to be quite imaginary. RICHMOND HILL. Thursday, Sep 1, '87 we “a l u.) Noticeâ€"Geo Eakin Business changeâ€"F Keech Sheep Lostâ€"J dz B McKinnon "@1112 fiibeml. "I NEW ADVERTISEMENTS Temperancevifle 10M M ER CI AL UNION. he Y bT , OTTAWA. ONT , May 1 am pleased m mare that N already relieved my catmrn :at extent. I hth: nut, Vcl my ceased sfeep I ts m nde Manse-ms into U I ln eutln Altogethvr [fulr AV: uul, yet 3 df the Un‘oat P11 ; me Great Regulator 'l‘he Railwhy Engineer and Fireman’s Pic-nic was held in Hartman’s grove Inst Saturday. About. nine hundred of the fraternity were present in addition to the ladies and children who accompanied them, besides a lurge number who attend- ed from the town and surrounding coun- try. 'I he day was spent in gaiixes uf vari- ous kinds and dancing. Perhaps the must noticeable thing about the affair was the amount. of whiskey drunk. In is estimated that more whiskey was used at ihis pin-nic than all the Sunday Schoul pic~iiics put, together, and there has been a nnter here this season. The Public Schools of this town opened on Mnnday of this week, with the same smfi', excepting that. Miss Miller’s room is taken by a Mien Pmurny, uf Acton. Our Reeve and his lady are rusticating up‘lrmrt‘Ah.» U From our own Correspondent. The brick Work MD the Oddfelluw's block and that of R. \Vells’ double store is completed, and the Udl‘lJelitPl‘S are engag- ed at the wood work. This will make seven new stores this summer, which. wuh twenty-five already in operation, ought, to supply the needs of the lncality. Harvest, is about. dune. Grain is_ not “turning nut.” as we‘l as was expected. Dry Weather still euutinues. Root crops aluwst a failure. What might. have been a Very serious accident occurred at the north cud uf the road leading around the bridge. As Mr. S. C- in was going down the In“ his pony plunged against the railing, which gave way, plecfpimting the carriage met the embankment; fortunately no une was in- pjuljgd The old shoe shop is undergvinq re pairs; it is being fitted up fur a dwelling Mr. J. Brown has :n his gurdvu a 5-1:: flower 9 feel; high, measuring 19 inche around she svalk, with 70 flmmrs Mr James Gordon has returned imme after an absence of a few days, Mr. Bartlet and faun‘ly, of Pusley.whn is in future to be manager of Lhe, woollen mill, is at. present the gUeSL ut Mr. H. Baldwin. Florence Tyne“, of Richmond Hill, who has spent a couple weeks with her uncle, R. \Viles, has re'tm‘ned hmne. The building of the Laskay bridge is now in full blast. ihe spllmg is being superintended by Mr. G. J. Peterman, of York Mills, and Wm. Erwin, of KingI has the contract ()f' building the stone butments. It is rumored that unless more time is spent in actiVe labnl’ it will be a long time before the stone work is completed. Our lower town merchant has the contract of keeping the lights at the bridge, but as it is some distance to the south and the lights are frequently lett for eume passer-by to extinguish. OI Hu- sunnnch. Liver. liowvls, and Blood. Cures lit-aquarium (‘onslfipuiIon-.Pomala- fl‘nm- Names. and Bqus up the S) Slem. Rev. Mr. Davis, 0t Newton Brook, 0c cupled the Methodist. church pulpit last Sunday rnorning.and in the evening ReV. Mr. Large, of Weston, preached to a crowded house. From oureown C(nvesponflent. As it. has been a long time since I notic- ed an item in your valuable paprr from Laskay, I will pencil a few uf the many items of interest. Sq’uire‘McQuarrie is improving nicely and will soon be able tn walk again. Mrs. Noble is having a. handsome ver- andah erected, which will add to the ap- pearance of he: house, which has been latley repaired. From our own Correspondent. The Sabbath School Excursinn to the Island of the Methodist Snbhaih School, Maple, was attended by a large turnout from Maple, largely supplemented by the schulars and friends frnm Richmond Hill, who were invited by their friends of Maole to join. The only regret express- ed being that they had nut sufficient time to advertise it, and in consequence did not have as large a turnout as they other- wise would. Last week’s LIBERsL must have been misinformed as to who did the inviting, as Maple had arranged for the excursion several days before inviting their friends from Richmond Hill, and the fact of Malple. Hope and others tak- ing advantage uf the opportunity, &c., was all a mistake. Remember the old adage: “Honor to whuui honor is due.” Ed. Mnlholland has sold his farm to Wm‘ Marwood, of Teston. for the sum of $90 an acre, and intends to retire. The buyer, we understand, intends taking a partner to share his joys, 850. We trust she_liyes in the homily of Maple._ J. Daittm has leased, the fan.” belong- ing to Eph. Line. ..._.-. ‘...n....‘.. u, ..~‘ he Aurora. L askay the f. flaming Maple L1ver m Complaints. Biliousness. gglmpure AND LC ECURES Dysospsia, Kidney Complaint ,Skin Diseases. Blood, 1150c .- auto evsia Unt g Q: Splendid assortment of Ladies' and Children‘s Sllppers. BEST FRENCH KID, CALF KID. GOND'ULA. LADIES' LACED AND BUTTUNED GYPSY BALS., NEW SUMMER STOCK COMPLETE ! And other staple articles always on hand. PI'ICCS close. Inspecfion invfied. I. CROSBY. TWEEDS,SHIRTINGS, CGTTONS, DRESS GOODS, 850. THE FIRE PROOF. The Concrete never was so popular for stylish Millineryas it is now. MILLINERY DEPARTMENT ! SUGAR, SPEC-ES, FRUIT JARS, GLASS & STONE, Full preparation for the fruit season MILLINERY, ' MILLINERY, MILLINERY. Cheap 310 at the Concrete than at any house in the trade. Dry Goods, Groceries, HARDWARE 8c CROCKERY CONCRETE HGU§E Several Cheap Lmes to suit the times for uadms’ and Genrhâ€"meu'; Onstu‘u \vm'k a Specialty. Repairing. mâ€"Mly and prrrmnr In Pints, Quarts 86 Half Gallons, at correct prices. SPRENG & SUMMER STOCK â€"_ _._.__â€"r’ RICHMOND HILL. GROCERIES DIRECT IMPORTER. EH KID, CALF KID, GONDbLA. BUFF & CCRQOVAN Children’s Boots of all varieties, Black and Colored. And Gentlemen‘s Seamless Boots, Good satisfaction guaranteed in the The only place in Town having control of Complete in every department. FULL LINES OF Something new and splcy. 13 Q