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Ne vv Advertisements. at 1,’ (C7) 0 i Ytaeimoxn JIILL, September 22. 1598 THE PLEBISCITE. Before the next number of THE Ltnuuii‘. reaches all our patrons those who have the privilege of the fran- chise will have marked their ballots yes or no on the question of the pro- hibition of the importation, manu- facture and sale of intoxicating l"iquOI‘s as a beverage in this Domin- J‘ion. The date of polling is on, Thursday, the 29th of the present month. After more than a quarter ofa century of persistent agitation for the government’s attention to a different method of dealing with the church that sought to keep the people of Toronto out of enjoying the boon of Sunday cars; it is the Methodist Church that is principally behind the Prohibition agitation now being carried on. by securing the. passage of restrictive public laws," Sun, &c.. We fail to see why the Methodist Church should be. called tyrannical because some of its members are said to have voted against Sunday cars. Nor can we see that the church should be accused of “ tyranny " cause some of its members will vote. YES on the question of prohibition. The World makes no effort to show that ministers or laymen have ever 1 made threats in reference to how people should vote. Surely they are not to be debari‘cd from exercisingr their franchise, or if needs be. to speak out on questions relating to temperance and morality. liquor traffic than has hitherto been pursued, an opportunity will be given " to ascertain as near as possible how v the country stands on this matter. On this question there is a great diversity of opinion. As a free pec~ pie in a free country every man has ' a right to his own views, can draw his own conclusions and act in no cordanee with his own convictions. ' In this case we ought to be able to express our views and cast our ballots free from all political bias and person- al feeling, willingly allowing those ' who think differently to dothe same. 011 the question of the advisability 'cf prohibiting or retaining the traffic ‘ in ardent spirits as a beverage there is no lack of information. If any I voter is ignorant of the many reasons why he should ballot either for or - against, it is no fault of the contes- tants, for both sides have scattertd literature in fly sheets by the million. Where so much light and know- ledge has been scattered broadcast there seems scarcely the necessity cf entering into the merits of the case. i There is little doubt that the .- majority of the electors of Canada would like to see strong drink swell; from our land, but some of them may hesitate before casting their ballots, and ask themselves the question, “ Will prohibition prohibit, and will a prohibitory law if passed be en- forced." The question is somewhat difficult to answer from the fact that We have no precedent. Should there be a prohibitary law passed, Canada would be the first country to pass it " ‘as a nation. The Direct Taxation argument need. not cause much con- cern. If drinking could be stop- ped there would be no difficulty in raising the necessary taxes. To the statement that even in the result of a large majority in favor of prohibition, no such measure will be enacted, Mr. Laurier has publicly stated that the will of the people would be carried out even. were it to cost power forever to the Liberal party. There is therefore a great probability of the enactment of a pro- hibitery law should the voice of the people be sufficiently loud. The Toronto Globe of the 17th inst, after a careful forecast of the result of the plebiscite from informa- tion from all the provinces and many large cities and towns, estimates that there will be about half a million of votes polled on the 20th, and that of these there will be about 300,000 in favor of prohibition. Should the majority be small no man should ask for a prohibitory law, and no sane parliament would pass It. sane M 1'TIIE TYRANI‘ZY OFACHURCH.” The Toronto World looks upon the Methodist bodyas a. bad gang. In its leading editorial last I’riday it said relative to the Methodist church : “ It is constantly seeking to tyrannize over the public, and not only to make the rule of conduct for its own members, but for all other people as Well. It was the Metho- dist Church more than any. other, p des'cribcd XXfANTIEDfiSllVliltAl. 'l ILl‘R t‘\VUl:'?'ll\' persons in this state to ll]‘ll)'l,1(‘ our busi- ness in their own air: nearby mainly otl‘tce work to'r'uetell at h». counties, It H 0' . straightSiIt-u a. your uni exp.“ do fide, no more, not s salary, fern-noes. I‘lnclos envelope, Heilicr Chieaqo. <7, _ sellnl litss .tazupcd Hens, l'icsl... llnpt, M. 11-21; ~-_â€"â€"â€"4uo- ~â€"â€"*â€" Victoria Square E . The peach festival at Victoria Square Methodist church on Thursday eveningr did full jusl ice in the cll'urls (if the members of the \thnan's Auxiliary to the Missionary Society. it was not largely attended but those who were there will have no cause for regret. The members wish to thank filissex Crosby. Cross. Swilner, Brown and Fierhcller and Mr. Large. not only for the Very able manner in which they performed their parts but for their cheerful willingness in cunfa-utimr 3*) - assist when requested by the commit- tee. Rev. Mr. McCullot-h occupied the chair and added much to the enjoyâ€" mentof those present. His remarks were principallyon the, work of the society. The proceeds amounted to $18. Mr. and Mrs. “'m. T.’i‘\\‘.\0n. who have been among our nu‘st highly ('S~ teemcd citizens for so many years, after a happy married life of sixty years, Celebrated their Diamond \Vcd- ding on Saturday the 17th inst: The invited guests were cenéi‘ivd tod‘llmir/ own immediate relatchs, and consist cd of their son, Rev. Thomas Lawson, and family of the Nm-lh “V‘s-t: their son, Mr. George Lawson, and family of North Toronto; tluir daughter, Mrs. (‘arruthers, husband and two daughters of “'hilby ; their daughter- indaers. Maggie Law.- n and two sons. Gormley; and their grandson: Mr. \V. H. Lever. wife and iamify of Gormley. All their children were present with the exception of their son \Villiam of Brandon. .‘ian. A very happy and enjoyable iin,c was spent. The aged couple are en'nying good health, and relatives, friends and acquaintances join in the wish that Mr. and Mrs. Lawson may be spared to enjoy years of health, prosperity and contentment: . Mr. A. E. Cooinbs. Principal of the Richmond Hill High School will take the Review lesson at the Sabbath School next Sunday afternoon. oFâ€"â€"â€" Men and Women \‘Vbo need to make money can do so 'without risk or capital, byfiolieiting orders for our memorial ediiion of “The Life of Gladstone,” by Caste“ Hopkins, with introduction bythc honorable the Minister of Education, Dr. Ross. This book is a Canadian classic. . with thrilling interest. His death and imposing national funeral will both be and illustrated. 512 large quarto pages. It measures lelllxlb inches. Retail $2.50. worth $4. Mag- nificent binding, profusely illustrated. Prospectus 75 cents. Liberal terms. BRAD].EY-GARRE’J‘SON (10., Lim- ited, Toronto. 0%.... Village Councfl. Pursuant to the call of the rceve the council met on Monday evening, 19th inst. Members present : P. G. Savage (rceve), and Councillors Hill, Hopper, Innes and “fight. The minutes of the 6th of June were read and approved. The following accounts were read : J. Innes, tanks and sidewalks, lumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 82 44 0. Mason, tai- for sidewalks, sundries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 10 John Innes, 2 tanks 10x10 ft. each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ’76 00 T. F. McMahon, \'U‘tc1‘s’lisl,t\'c. 20 (ll) Jus. Hall, oil for street lamps. Ill '55 .103. Allipt‘i“, work in park . . . . . . 21.3.00 T. Donlhwaitc, planting trees in park .. 3 .(= . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -..l H. Blanchard. work (m streets. ‘l’lill N. Sliney, drawing water int tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ll 75: Jos. Blanchard, work on tanks 11 Jos. Blanchard, mixing tar for sidewalks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 :}3 (l. Morrison, shove-Hing snow in front of Falconbridge estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 75 (l. Morrison, lighting lamps, &c., for one week . , . . . . . . . . 1' 50 Levi Gaby, sundries for streets ~15 3t) Levi Gaby, horses and carts on Yongo stieet . . . . . . . . . . . . . H 00 Ontario Lime Assoe'n, account for pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 2.") H. Blanchard. Work on tanks” 13 (kl H. Blanchard, work, sidewalks 20 5‘3 H >7 ‘ a”, 77,, 7,7, And it seeks to enforce . its. news in regard to private. Conduct ‘sumof $80 is required this year for be~ } 'bir'Vclcs and such like vehicles on the ’ "(ifilil’ \N'f, LIMITED. Toronto. 1 The storv of his life is told, lbo trua: ~ accountxi ‘\Vl'lf_fllle Hoppch rllmt urcr pay the ini‘cgnilig Carried. The following comnnn read :77 ifr nu Sawyer illon. dated 5th of August, road machine. l’rom T. F. .\lc.\lahou, Sr-e'y it.“ “he Public Library Board. stating that the iications \vere. ‘ & Massey (‘0. (if llamâ€" ‘1 relating to Public Library purposes. (‘nuncillor lnucs introduced By-liaw No. 103, to make provision for the preservation of public morals within the village of Richmond Hill. “hiefi‘ was i'caila first, second and third time and passed. (‘ount-illor \‘frighl introduch l§yâ€", Law No. ltill, to prevent the use of sidewalksand street. crossings in the \‘illage of Richmond Hill, and lore-“l pcal llyvlaiw No. 153, which was read a first, second and third time and nis‘w-tl. The cliiuu il :tdjbéirncr“. M. ’l‘Enrv, Clerk. »~ . ~ §mg ._._. Agents. The only Canadian “ Life of Gladâ€" stone“ is bv (‘astell Hopkins. Hon. G. “I. lloss and Sir \Vilfrid laturier. A lasting: monument to the late man and to ('anadian l.its_-ralure. Beware of American (-alclipcnny books handled by (‘anadian houses. 0111- book has; been in preparation for years. Handâ€" sninclybuund. l’rufuscly illustrated. Big connnission. Prospectus frcc in canvasxcrs’. Vrcigbipaid. Books on lime. \\'ilh this book you can down them all. BRADLEY-HARRICTSUN â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"-¢o-â€"~â€"â€" {WWWWWFngvu-mvatumwwi-NQMLH :‘ Tilt“; intruded this. lb“ ‘ ISSUED BY Tliii '5“. H”:- Mci i GomehDERAae Swim J31“? 3:34) Cifik'i‘fi‘i 37:; Guarantees Extended Insurance or a. Paid-up i’cllcy mill 1' txvo ywzrs, or a Cast" Furl-curler Value aft “1' ii\ c y. at r'. later: and full infoi'lnatiull will on api lival ion. Also agent for WES'I‘ERN FIRE INS. (,‘0., YORK )ll'Tl’jt i. I lltl’j EX '. (31)., LONIlQK GUARANTEE A31) ACCIDENT Ci)” .\_\‘n .\I‘l’l{.\l;~‘l‘.l’. i-‘ou CANADA PERMANENT [MAN .‘v SAVINGS COMPANY. __+___ r“ H- .. ', {Richnlond E Hill HARDWARE -- STORE Is on hand with the latest and best makes of t: 1 5?; if.» d? so (r U“ Vaughan Counen 'l'ln-(‘oum'ilof the Municipality of Vaughan met at. the Town Hall on Tut May the 13th of September. The rccve in the chair. Mclnlu'rs pres-cut Messrs. Kirby, \Valsun, Boyle and licvinr'. Minutes. of last meeting read and adopted. l’clilions from the Metro- politan Railway Company were preâ€" scnlwl, asking for exemption from taxation l‘tn'flr"‘d‘l‘l(:(l(lf ten years all the real and personal propcrl y of the, ‘ company, such exemption not. extenda inglo taxation for school purposes; asking permission to sell or lease electricity for lighting, healing or ation in the Township of Vaughan: asking permission to builrl extensions anr‘lbranehcs along,r such streets and highways in the Ch'wnship as shall be provided for in agreement mentioned her-ca fler. The following Chill" for sheep killed. molivc power to any person m-corporâ€" l 'lly‘llo'g; or dogs was presented:vGeo. Dibb. 2} lambs killed, valued at. $20.00. l)cvinsâ€"Kirhy-â€"%h:1t the treasurer be and is hereby authorized to pay i of the above claim, namely, $13.13 Carried. Boyleâ€"Devinsâ€"That the treasure] be and is hereby authorized to pay the following accounts :â€" Hart & Riddeltl, forms . . . . . . . . . . $ 3 70 Imperial Insurance Company, insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 00 John Atkinson for attending,r (‘ourt of Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (it: Andrew McNeil, for Vaughan Plowmcn‘s Association . . . . . 3t) 00 Alex. Zlack, compensation for injuries rccciVed in gravel pit. . .. ‘, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 (ll: Kiri:yâ€"“Tatsonâ€"that the treasurer be. and is hereby authorized to pay the ft'xlluwing road recounts :â€" Jas. Thomas. 15 leads gravel..$ 1 50 R. \Valkington, repairing cul- . vcrt, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 00 R. Rumble, unloading car of lumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ()l) R. Rumble, repairing culverts 4 00 Jas. Kirby, freight on car of cedar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 22 John Bennetts, hauling mate- rial and repairing bridge 4 25 \Vm. ‘Naldron, 2 days work on bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 00 Alex. Black, 151- days work on bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 75 \Vallace Bros., 4210ads gravel 4 20 John Anderson, building abut- ment, to bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 00 Geo. Legge, putting in culvert; 8 ~14 John L. Card for material work, &c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 88 Yonge St. Account Michael Conley, breaking 2 toise stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10 00 Michael Horn, breaking a toise stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 00 larricd. A By-Law was then passed appoint~ inc,r collectors of taxes for the year 1898. The. Council then adjourned until Tuesday, the 11th of October, to neet at 10a. In. 003 SALE OR 'J‘O LfiEi-Vrl‘. A good comfortable home on Arnold Street. i.i":.1')ply.oii‘ttie premises to ‘SHi A. ALBIN Wood «and Slabs '-’I'l1e undersigned is preparedlo dc liver Mixed \Vood at. $3, and Slabs al.- $2.51). W". R. 1’ RO0TOR. 142 Boarders W anted Comfortable l‘()0lll:f()l' High School Students. Enquire at. THE LIBERAL OFFICE. Ripans Tabules cure dizziness. Ripans Tabules cure headache. Ripans Tabules: at druggists. Ripans Tabules cure constipation. MASON, ‘v BI J. M. Lawunncn, Clerk. " I l DIAPLE . . lg? . . I‘M "m ii .«7 . \_ 9. ' - Stove Pipes, ElbOWS and everything in the stove and‘lleatinfg \a‘n i Alsoother makes of ranges. line. All kinds of Tin and l’lartlware at bottom prices. Repairing Promptl’y Done ElLL irritating a 0‘ Solid Steel Axes only 50c. each. Cow Chains IOC. and 15¢. each. Brace and best 6 Auger Bits only $1.50. . 7_ Alarm Clocks, usually sold ‘ $1.00, only 65c. Blue Star Coal Oil only 15c. per gall. Farm Bells, $2.50 each. :‘Lj' for AffSolid Steel Hammers 25c. each. .5 . WlLKINS & (30.. 166 and 169 King Street East, 3 doors west of George St. a m, GO TO THE RICHMOND HILL 'aaannss For good upsto-date Harness at low prices. Nickel-niruntcd Single Harness from. $10 up; Genuine Rubber or Solidi I ickel-mounted from $18 up ; all hand made : no shoddy. Fine Harness- A Specialty. __+.__ ALSO IN S'rooK ' Dusters, Knee Rugs, W'hips. Trunks, "ir’alises and other: supplies as low as can be had anywhere. ' ‘ REPAIRING PROMPTLY ATTENDED Te. 9 RI 0 I) ()N AIJD -l . SAlGEON, FGR SALE The undersigned has for sale a large number of Steers and heifers, from one to three years old. Also fresh nnlch cows. Agent for the following stock. Fire .Insurance Companies, viz.: Manehester,ef London,Eng., 2 BRITISH AMERICA, ' 0:? TORONTO, CANADA. .wALSOrâ€"h I GORE , ()F (drill-334T. A First-class Cash Mutual. . YORK MUTUAL, I 0f Toronto, Canadaâ€"the coming cmn~ pally for the farmers of York Co. Business Solicltrd. 11. I“. HOPPER. .2~t1' llichlntmd Hill. THE SUN Life Assurance 00. 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