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It. has gmnted $2,114 57.8 under U13 head If “Agriculture and Arts” during the past 18; ears; It has given liberal grants to electoral district, township agricultural and horti- cultural societies, totallmg $1,118,421 since 1871. . lt has g1 1en liberal grants to The Fruit Grow er’s Association, The Dairyinen’ s Association The Creameries A§socimiou 'J'lie EntomologicalSociety, The Poultry Association, Tl 1e Beekeepers’ Association. It has authorized township municipal- ities, under certain conditions, to borrow money from the Provincial GoVernInent and loan it to farmers to enable them to tile drain their land. It has instituted a forest propaganda. It has added the portfolio of Minister, of Agriculture to the Cabinet. It has established and successfully canied on an Agricultural Colleue. It has facilitated. the holding “of Farm- ers’ Insfitutes. In collects accurate agricultural statis- tics. Rev. Dr. Hunter. of Carlton St. Methodist Church, Toronto, preach- ed last Sunday night on “Preachers, Politics and Separate Schools.” He denounced Mr. Mowat and Sep- arate Schools and exhorted his con- gregation to cast their ballots in ac- cordance with the principles he had enunc1ated. The iunny part is in trying to crush Mr. Mowat who, with Mr. Edward Blake, Hon. Alex. Mackenzie and other Reformers voted against the establishment of Separate Schools in 1863. Ifa Cath- olic priest should preach from his pulpit such a sermon as that refer- red to above he would be branded as a. tyrant domineering over his un- designing congregation. What has thy Mowm Govern! Inc-m done tor the Farmers ‘9 to task except~ just before the elactions. ‘ Last week the Markham Sun, which. is supporting ML, Gibson, fumes over the approaching contest and shrieks that the electors are not to vote for G. B. Smith. . Among others it contains the following dis connected sentences: ”We don’t want you, G. B. Smith. Down with falsehood and corruption. We are English, not French. No an. nexation’Canada for the Canadians. Ontario’s sons shall not be put out- side for foreigners. Our Queen and country,” &‘c. In another place it exposes Mr. Smith. for: I'giying $10 to a ladies’ aid garden party on the 24th of May. In the eyes of The bun Mr. Smith is a 'very wicked man. But the strange part is that although he gives liberally to every Itsetul institution he is never brought We are safe in predicting that Mr. G. B. Smith will be returned to Parliament by a large majority over Mr. John Gibson. This is not to be wondered at. He has served East York faithfully for the past tour years, and, has never lost an op- portumty in making himself useful to the electors. Previous to enteri ing Parliament he had a wide ex- perience in Municipal law. having among other offices, sat as alderman in one of the Toronto wards. How different with his opponent, Mr. Gib- sozn. With all respect to the old gentleman he could not, if elected, fill with ability, the office to which he is aspiring. He has, as he says, resided in the Riding for ”fifty-five years, but during that time has held no higher position- than a path-mas- ter or school trustee. Had he ever held a seat in the County Council, or even in the Council of his own township it would have done much to fit him tor a higher position. It is unreasonable and even unkind of his friends to ask him to enter pub- lic life at the age of three score years and ten. RICHMOND HILL. Thursday, June @112 fiihml. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS SERIOUS C'HA RGE’S (?) MR. SMITH SAFE. Asa Liberal. am} -a Protestant Mr. Mowatvhas ngy con(islenoe,â€"-Jolx_n_I Charl- tm). ' The-third page of the Tpronto DAILY MAIL is, noted for “Want” Advertise- ment. If ynu want to buy rr sell any- thing. If you want a situation, a mechanic, a business, machinery, Judg- ings, if you have lost or found anything, or if you want; to find out where anyone is, advertise in the Toronto DAILY MAIL and read the advertisements on the third page of that page. The charge is Two Gems a word each insertion, Address THE MAIL, Toronto, Canada. 1 say that a. man or a party in a country like this. where we have people of differ- ent races and creeds, who would raise a (no Popery) my 0‘ that kind, is an enemy not only to his: country, but to his God. â€"Mr. Meredith. It has established the legislative rights of the Province, after a series of appeals from the decisions of the Dominion Gov ernment to the Privy Council, in the fol~ lowing caSes: The insurance Case. The measures adopted in regard to ernch schools appear to be satisfactory, as does the legislation of last session re- specting Separate School supportersâ€"â€" {em Dr. Cuven. Of course times seemed a. little dull for a couple of weeks while the farmers were putting in their seeding, but now the road is again alive. Spring crops are looking fair and some of the fall wheat But a. good share had to be plowed up. Grass has made a. good start. ‘But owing to the frost heaving the clover hay and pasture will be scarce which is likely to effect the beef market. There is nothing in the name of fat cattle to be found in the neighborhood,they seem to be bought 1pr Mr. A. Peterman came up from Toronto on the train one morning and mearly ran through our town. It I am informed correctly he bought some 26 head in the surrounding neighborhood. He bought some by the lb and some by the lump and as near as 1 could find out paid Bots. or a little better for shippers. Look out for lllaple for the let of July. [I‘he above communication which had to be condensed owing to our limited space was received too late for last iseue. Ed.] “’51:" has. the J'lowai- Govern- nleul; done to Maintain Provincial Rights! Our shoe-maker, thmmith. carpenters and masons seem to be more than busy, but of course the 5th of June annoys some of them considerably. Our new Doctor, wnh' his high-lifed horses, takes his rounds regularly. Also oug-butcher and energetic pump man. 01], not our town: is not dead, but grow- ing rapid1y. Just: think of ils conven- lencea â€"x'ai]road, schonl, anllrciles and a band to enlivenit. up every few evenings. Our bhaéksmith also seems t?) be very busy; has had a man to assist him most of the time. Our merchants do all that could be ex- pected, considering: all that take the train to:[‘or01}to ever_y Saturday: Our li'ameag-maker. seems to be doing a rushing business, as the light seems to be in Ehe ghop‘ all hpurp of the night? Mr. L. Richardson: is building a fine brick residence; alan Mr. W. Johnston, and our hotel proprietor ie-gaing to im- prove his house. - Mr. Bailey has fenced off another Oh, yes. land might take a raise in town any day. Mr. Marsh, our lumber king, has bought a. quantity of pine from Mr. J. McLean. His teams pass to and. fro, late and early, with logs, all sizes, and some a. great length. (From an occasional correspcmdent) Business is brisk in this village. Sev- eral new houses are going up.. I Hope Mr. Mowat will be sustainedâ€" Extrac’t from an address by Rev. G. M. Milligan at Central Presbyterian Church, Hamilton. “And gives éresier atithority to search unlicensed premises and “dives” to seize liquor and arrest persons found on said premises. Provides a penalty when liquor is sup- plied to any person under twenty-one years of age, in respect to whom notice in writing has been given, prohibiting such licensed victualler to sell or supply liquor to the party in question; Increases the age of “minors” from "sixteen” to “eighteen.” thus subjecting to a. penalty those who sell liquor to per- sons UNDER EIGHTEEN ygars 9f age :A It has conferred the powers of a local option law in all cases of new applications under the amendments of 1890. This Acts also Prohibita the sale of intoxicating liquor onwessels navigating the lakes and rivers of the Province; It his met the growth of temperance seqtignent by more gtringent legislation. '11: has ilcrensed the total revenue (Municipal and Provincial) from licenses to_$422,809 inA 1888-9. It baa given us the Oro'oks Act which has reduced the number of licenses from 6,185 in 1874-5 to 2.485 in 18889. traffic . What has the Mowat Govern- ment done tor Temperance ! The 1t 1335 satisfactorily regulated the liquor he me he insurance Case, Escheats Case, Rivers and Streams Case, Liquor License Case, Boundary Award, Indian Titles Case. Maple lot. our (I) _.)o ___. O. J. BROWN has just been here one year, and begs to thank his many friends and customers for the very liber- al patronage they have given him, and solicits a ‘l continuance of the same. - __ o _ Just arrived and always on hand, the freshest Groceries, the best Roller Flour and Feed. Crockery of all kinds at away down prices, and for Fruit we have every kind to suit you, such as Pine Apples,Oranges. Lemons, Bananas, Cocoanuts, iresh new Dates and Figs, Apricots, &c. Choice Confectionery,including Fancy Creams & Chocolates. Your ordersdelivered with pleasure. Please call and see for yourselves. - O. 1. BROWN Cheaper and. better than you can get anywhere else. Call and see them; it will pay you. Also Fly Nets, Summer Horse Clothing, Whips, and other supplies always on hand. Full line of Trunks and Valiacs. Greo. McDonald, - Richmond Hill. SINGLE & DGUBLE HARNESS Good Tea from 25 cents up to 60 cents. Sugz Granulated for $1.00. Coffee always fresh. Goods and Spices. Flour, Shorts and Bran. SUITS MADE TO ORDER. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. IN GROCERIES ! THE BRITISH FLAG-STAFF“ Men’s Underwear, Shirts, Socks, and Tweed, all Wool. HARNESS SHOP“ ' ONE DEAL WILL REMOVE ALL DOUBTS. ATKINSFQN & SEEIZ‘ER, THIS -:- MEANS” -:-. BARGAINS New Goods of Best Grades at prices a shade lower than are made elsewhere on goods of a like grade. ,. BARGAINS WE ARE THE PEOPLE. There’s a catch in that statement, but there is also a great catch in our Goods for those who get them. "When it comes to BARGAIN SEEKERS WILL FIND THE WHOLE ' COUNTY OF YORK ' NARROWS /» DOWN ' We are aware that the term “bargain" is much abused, because under the guise of bargains many firms work off old stock. Repairing Promptly Attended To. Give me a Trial. ANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS. Is the right place to get good value tor your money every da), consisting of FINE HARNESS A SPECIALTY ! >U 8.< WE OFFER YOU Ifwe understand the meaning of the word. RICHMOND HILL. BUGGY‘ DU'S'I Always on hand, or made to order on shortess notice. RICIEM()NI) H1141 Prices right, and satisfaction guaranteed. I have a. fine assortment of Importers, ALL GR ADES OF A. M()ODIE'I ERS 12 lbs. of Canned