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of the number of High Schools and decrease of the grants made to those now in existence. They see clearly that the change will be fraught with but evanescent good to Aurora, for instance, and with abiding harm to Richmond Hill. It is true that under the stimulus of novelty a High School at Aurora may be received with a certain de- gree of enthusiasm. But when en- thusiasm requires to be kept up by a constant drain on the resources of a community, it coon dies out. Tneu Aurora will have the wretched satis- faction of having seriously damaged two good and capable institutions, one at ,"Newmarket, the other at Richmond Hill, in order to possess in its"‘niidst a sickly, stunted schooh doop'ied to short life, and sure to in- flict injury by the very brevity of its rickety existence. RIC;SI(IND HILL. Thursday, March 8, '88 “"6 are satisfied that the members of our Board of Trustees appreciate to the tull the certain eflects oi the County Council’s proposed increase Changeâ€"â€"Steele Bron. dc Cu. Chungeâ€"F. Kh‘laby. 1/ We are informed that Aurora re- lies, professedly with good reasons, on the support of the Minister of Education. Mr. Ross] it is said, declared that he would do all in his power to give Aurora the wished for school. Surely there is a mistake here. It has ever been the policy of the Mowat Government to elevate High Schools, not by increasing their number, but by increasing their eificiency. Why, we ask, should Mr. Ross change this policyâ€"a policy whose soundness becomes more firmly established with every yearâ€"just in order that Aurora may gratity its pleasure ? Aurora is within short and easy distance of Newmarket. It is not pretended that the Newmarket High School is not an excellent institution. On what grounds then does Aurora say that the Minister oi Education is both willing and ready to cripple two old and capable schools in order that the two vigorous may become three decrepit ? Here is a matter that must be 'probed. Our Board should at once endeavor to secure concerted action with the Boards of Newmarket, Markham and Weston. A petition, in which are set forth the true facts ot the case, should immediately be drawn up. That petition would re- ceive the names of every elector in Richmond Hill, in the east half of Vaughan and in the west half 01 Markham. The other schools would cover the rest of the ground. And it Would require no more to convince the Minister of what he is going to be asked to do. As to the County Council, it will do well to consider its action. It is is not yet too late to undo what has been done. But the County Coun- Cll will do well to reflect that it the choice lies between efficient schools and a mar-all council, it will not take the electors long to make up their minds. THREA TENED HIGH SCHOOLS. The latest reports from Manitoba go to show that Sir John Macdonald, having .played his last card 01 the policy ot disallowance, is about to yield to a unanimous provmce. Premier Greenway has been sum- moned to Ottawa. He is well aware that any compromlse is out of the question. Manitoba will not wait until 1891 for its railway of exit. The grain blockade, yet unbroken, renders it adamantine on this score. Consequently, bir John can make only one proposal that will be ac- ceptable to Mr. Greenway. That is the removal 01 every let and hind- NEW ADVERTISEMENTS AT LAST. The question will at once occur to our readersâ€"~V‘Vhat will the Can- adian Pacific Railroad say to this ? No anxiety need be lelt on this head. The C. P. R. may be weak in some points, but certainly not in that of asking for plenty and getting more. The C. P. R. will not relax its grasp even so little except for potent con- siderations. Those considerations must be met by Canada, that is, in the main, by Ontario. Nor will Ontario’s representatives be found wanting to the occaswn. When the C. P. R. saysâ€"Give, On- tario has sent sufficient numbers to see that the C. P.R. gets. So much for loyalty and the Conservative party. rance to the completion of the Red River Railroad. 0n \Vednesrlay evening. the ‘Z'an ult.., a nuinberof sleighs and cutters might have been seen wending lhell‘ way to the residence of Mr. b‘i'nwn, Who has been n. faithful worker in the. Sunday School fur a number of years, but who purposes moving to Toronto in the comma uf a few days. As he has been (lea-*rvedly popular with his class they wished In iner an ackimwledgeuicnt lnr his past. Mei-Violas. and Cuiiseqnemly a snbscripimn was taken up nnd :L liundsmnu snin named, with which an elegantly finished cilun‘ \vns‘ purchased. The tollowing is flu read by Mr. George presented by Mr. Wfli To Mn. 19.0mm BHUWN, , DEAR '1‘EAcHEi:,â€"-Yuur class cannot express in a short address llnw 6Xn'6lllt‘ly fortunate we have been in having had an diligent on instructor as you during past years. If there is one thing, beluYHl teacher. we regret. it is that We did nut fullnw your teachings Inure closely. X-rur instruction from time tn lune has bran a. guide to us in evvry walk of life. We are thankful fur your impartiality and your punctuality in being piewnt lu tcuch vuur clatsa Sabbath after Sabbath. Yuu have been an instructur in the Sunday Schuul fur a. lung tune. Swine cf yum- scholars are in distant. luinls: 'sunue have gone the way of all the cm’tll; may it be our happv lui‘. to meet as teacher and scholars in that happy place where parting will be no more. But in conclusion we would say that we are Sul'ry you are going in cease tn be nlll' teacher. If our wish cmild be grati- fied you mmld remain with ux. Hmv- ever, as this Cannot be, we whsh you suc- cess in whatever statinn in life )nn' may be called. And of one thing be assured, friend, teacher. we “ill newr flIl'get you. As a parting token of {he manner in which we esteem you, receive this Chair, and although its value be but small, ya we hope it may give you as much pleasure in receiVing as it ufl'qus us in presenting it. Victoria Square, Feb. 22nd, 1888. Mr. Brown madea feeling and very Mr. Brown made a feeling and very suitable reply. He said it was a com- plete surprise to him, and that it was more than he ever deserved. He thank- ed them for the rich present, and said he honed that the pleasant feelings that now existed wnnld never be marred. and that he would always have a tender place in his heart for the boys of Victoria. Square. He said it was always his end and aim to point us to the “Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world," and hoped that glory might clown what grace had begun. If we never meet again as teach- er and sclmlars on earth, I pray we may meet above where parting is no more. After reading the address we engaged in all amts of amusements, and a very happy time was spent together. A sump- tuous oyster supper was prepared, which Would tempt the aullest. appetite. The asaem bl y dispersed at a reasonable hour. From our own Correspondent The social held at the parsonage on the 28th “IL, was largely attended; some $50 was thereby added to the funds of the Newton Brook circuit. The programme, which was an excellent one, was given by the Misses Irwin and James, of Newwu Bronk; Miss Lewis, of Brockville; Miss Jackson and Messrs. Jackson and Banks, of Downsview; the Misses Anderson and Kirk and Mr. A. L. Willson, of Eglmton Speeches were made by Revs. G Davey and J. Locke, and J. Elliott, E36,” of Richmond Hill. Geo. Jacks)“, Esq., ably tilled the chair. Mr. Thus. Harding has leased his farm to Wm. Little. Mr. Harding intends :5- moving to Toronto, where he will gu into businesx. Mr. John Finch has rented his farm to Mr. Ford. Three marriages in one day are report- ed as taking v lace, but are nut attributed in any way tn leap year Mi§s 3173. Gum", “r Chicago, is viaâ€" it‘ug her uncle, Mr. Ruhr. Gordon. VicLoria Square Newton Brook flfred Iddress which L. MuCague MuK.-.:y aunt Is now opemng the new sprmg stock which has- been THE CHEAP CASH HOUSE, RICH MOND HILL caleffilly bought for cash. Our aim will be to give our cus- tomers the BEST VALUE All through the store that fruste. Care and leporionce xvith Cash can find-wnot cut- ting the price on one article and charging double on an- other, but COTTONS 1 CRETONNES PRINTS, GINGHABJS. LACE S, Embroideries, 860 DRESS GOODS FINE JERSEYS All prices. Ready-Made Clothing. Gents Furnishings, Suitings, Pantings, &c., LATEST PATTERNS. Pants made to order for $3.50 worth $5.00. Order early before the tailors get busy BOOTS and SHOES Prices low. Choice Fresh Butter. New laid Eggs, and Lard want- ed QUICK. Highest prices given. Big stock just in, latest styles, all kinds, all sizes. Men and Boys take notice. Three Gallons Coal Oil for 50 cents. No trouble to Show goods wherher you buy or not. LOW PRICES NEVILLE} received to-day. Prices so low, better buy NEW than mend the Old. \Vith trimmings to match. just now for bleach GROCERIES HATS ! HATS ! Handsome patterns in round New stock of spring Extra value in Rare value in ull stock of fresh AND our motto 11] GONUBETE HOUSE, Now being opened at the Concrete is Magnificent Value. gPBlNfi AND @EAN KHZ: SGOTGE‘E TWEEDS WGR$TEDS, @XFDRD, HARVARD, WALL PAPERSfirs’o of the season Wall & fieiiing Baflergfiamermq £244 Hams EWDESIGNS IN PAPERS! The Largest. Scampi FURNITURE ever Sugars. Egas Special Value in Hysons. Cungous and Japans. Flour always nu hand. Fun: Rank and White Losu by Roller Process. 1 still continue to sell the celebrateu Raymond Sewing Machines and Eagle Steam Washers Produce of ail kinds taken in exchange for goods and highest prices allowed. The Largest and Best Assorted Stock in Town. Felt Workof every description, such as Men’s Felt Boots, Felt Stockings, Ankle Boots, Men’s Felt Balmorals, LadiBS’ Felt Balmorals and Gaiters. Overshoes of all kinds. Man- itobas, Snow Excluders, Elaskas. &c. Ladies’ Carnivals & Rubbers. Ladies’ Fine Boots. Men’s Gaiters of various kinds. Ladies’ and Gents’ Slippers. 'Full Stock of Child- ren’s Ware, all colors, sizes and prices. ' Custom Work. sewed and pegged, a specialty. Repairing neatly and promptly done. FIRST-CLASS GROCERIES THE IMMENSE FALL bTOCK JUST ARRIVED £33 . Teas. Canned Goods & everything in the Grocery Line; also Flour 6c Feed. Prices Low. DIRECT ID/lPORTE-ER. RICHMOND HILL. RICHMOND HILL.c-§{§ IMPORTATION OF Just Fn-r 188-8. Call and see them. FOR CHEAP, FRESH AND M) Tu 'l‘HE LORLVE STORE arrived. New designs in REA? AND SE3 MMER SHIRTENGS, on hand which must be said LO bring cash GEO. TRENCH P. G. SAVAGE