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e announcement on Saturday last "of the death of Mr: Wm, Laing caused pang of sorrow to pass ovor a large portion of the inhabitants of this ounty as deceased' was well known vd highly esteemed over a large por- fion of the County. He was closely 'identified soeially, financially and com- 'mercially with the rise and progress 'of this important County. He and his brothers for a long time occupied : t positions in the mercantile world us well in Dry Goods and as Grain Merchants. Deceased held the office of County Treasurer for a num- of years and his affability and obliging manner won the esteem and respect of all doing Uusivess with him- Official 'pomp and red tape were unknown in his office and whoever did business with him once took pleasure in return- ing. His good example had a salutary effoct on other officials. While very many lament his decease thore nearest and dearest to him will miss him most. ce The Perfection of Impudence. New York, Dec. 6.--The N. Y. Times London cable says: --Of the $177,500 which the Messrs; Monroe admit holding in their back vaults to the "ercdit of Messrs. I, Biggar ie Cae news them, that Mrs. Parnell from her home in ton has instructed Kinnersely * Hall, an English lawyer in Paris, who is also couusel to the British embassy, 'fo claim the whole amount as her | private property. Such a claim has ~ been formerly made in her name." When the generous. warm hearted patriots men and women, Erin's Sons and daughters of the United States and Osnada were sending forth ther * dimes 'and their dollers to help the 'eauso of their dear native isle of the 'ocean they little drenmed that the 'were contributing to the private funds of Kitts O'Shea _ Kitty's hunger will scarcely be satis- fied at this time, $177,500 won't be Y | fit of the poor with 'the proprietor of the hotel pur- chased the proceeds of the bar for that day for $25 running his. chance of its being more or less. Every one at all acquainted with 'Mr, Westlake know well he would scorn any so contempti- ble violation of the law, he 18 a gentle" man of honor and integrity and is as far above the willful commission of any such act as light is above dark- ness. Mr. Emaney the proprietor of the Royal, is also well known and highly esteemed as gentleman a of honor who would despise the contemptible meanness of having any connection directly or indirectly: with any such violation of 'the law ms is alleged against Mr. Westlake, who could not suppose that his good matured venture was any more of a violation: of the liquor law than it was of the eighth commandment of the decalogue. This is another instance of the macessity for every man, woman and child in' the land being learned in the law ; for not one in fifty in the community would havo supposed that Mr. Westlake's off hand venture could be regarded as a violation of the liquor law. Of course all must bow to the decision of the P. M. 'until the judges of the High Court bave given their decision. The Common Pleas Divisional Court bas granted a rule nisi. So the"High nearly | Court will be asked to decide whether "Want--The Oo., the most successful caterers for the patronage and convenience of the public never fail to. keep on the orest of the business wave. Thorough prac- tical experience and sound judgment enable them to buy to the greatest ad: vantage as well to themselves as to their customers. They know just when and what to buy and with a generosity that never fails to please they give to their customers the full benefit of their skillful purchases. -- That all may get part of the grand holiday treat--choice goodshat very low prices--they bave got on band a magnificent stock of holiday goods which all should have and which they have 'put within the reach of "all by giving them at prices which all can afford. See their pew advertisement and don't fail to examine their stock. ere A Welcome Visitor. -- The many friends of Dr. H. Bruce, third son of Stewart Brace, Esq, of leased at quite & sum was collected for the bee: a Mis Me. W. J. Norre Naw Ap verTisEMENT 18 THIS Isom. -- Mr. Nott, as m of the Port Perry Odbinet and Undertaking Establish- ment, deserves much credit for - bis enorgy and well-directed efforts to supply the community with the newest styles and choice qualities of every thing inf the cabinet ware line at such prices a8 never ful to please the pur. chaser. He lias 1 p hand a most Ordination of Rev. Richard Whi , 88 of HT hn's 'Church Port ating Commuil ment of the Bu the work of follows :--Rev. L. G. F. Bruce, Rev, P. A. McLeod, and auditors appointed and W. McPherson. delivered a su work before The Presbytery of Whitby met, |; pursuant to appointment, in Si. John's Church, on Tuusday, 8th inst., at 2.30 p-m., for the ordination and induction of the above named gentleman to the pastorate vacated in May last by the Mr. A. Day, Provincial then conducted a confer the 8, 8. many of the del Rev. Mr. McMechan, on recommenda- | ; tion of his medical adviser, The Rev. Mr. McKeen, B. A., of Orono, Moder- ator, presided. Sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. McLaren, of Columbus, from Romans i: 1% The Gospel of God." The Rev. Mr. Abraham, of Whitby, then detailed the cironm- stances of the vacancy, and the steps taken to secure another pastor. "Au unanimous call having been duly pre- sented to and accepted by Mr. White- man, Thereafter the Moderator put the formulated questions, and having received affirmative answers, offered the consecration prayer, and Mr, Whitoman was solemnly set apart to the Lord with laying on of hands.-- The following brethren assisting, Drummond, McMechan, Ourrie, Abra-| ham, McLaren, Smith, Perrin, Me- Teod and Hill. On rising off his knees the minister elect reccived the right hand of fellowship from the Pres- bytery. Then followed an admirable charge to the minister from the ven- 'Mr. Drum d p congregation as they retired, by Messrs Abraham and Forman, and received a warm welcome, In the evening the ladies of Bt. John's entertained the congregation, and many other friends, to an Oyster Supper in the basement. The com- pany after doing ample justice to the bivalves and the etceteras adjourned to the auditorium of the church. The chair was filled by the Rev. Mr. Abra- ham in a very pleasing and appropri- atemanner,and speeches of a high order were delivered by Reverends Hill (Canada Methodist), Drummond, Me Keen, McLaren, McMechan, and Whiteman. Mr. Forman also made some suitable vemarkgand presented Mr. Abraham with a practical token of the congregation's appreciation of his setvices as interim Moderator dur- ing the vacancy. The Ohurch Choir covered itself with honor, interspersing the speeclies * with 'choice anthems in finished style. ~~ °° © The church was' quite filled witha | thoroughly.' representative and appre *1 ciative audience which adjourned at We congratulate Mr. Whiteman on auspicious settlement over St. John's Church and wish him great {prosperity in his appropriate sphere and as a new citizen. At'the Evening Session ay Mr. A. Day delivered ap ele i» and valuable address on and needs of the 8. Sghool ein in the light of some popular objec The Rev. P, A. McLeod an excellent paper on Bi the home essential to su study in the school." followed in an able addtess the Christian Endeavor: and J League Societies may help the Si The question Drawer was fillud' the replies of the Provincial 8 were pregnant with useful v The Fourth Session wasirends interesting and asks an by Mr. Day on "The Art of Q ing." A colloquy followd this ade which was stimulating. The = "Teaching by Tllustratioh" wal cussed by Mr. Maxwell Hall of Hig: ford mills. : At the Afternoon Session t ness Committee en meeting, © The Nomins recommended Rev. W, A., as President. Mi Vice. All the Mini Ontario as 2nd Vice: the Rev. L. W. Hil, B This report was adopted, recommended that the pose the Executive Messrs. Wm. Ross, © T. O. Forman, N. F. P Fred E. Will's, H. IL. also was carried, A perfected for organizing: ship in the riding ere lot vincial Secretary and: 8.8. workers will spend | in March organizing # aud in performing I very interesting di duced by Rev. Mr. E place of Lesson helps The Mass Meeting addressed by Mrs. Dale Hill. The Rev. Wi address on " A 'better and better results." On motion of Mr, Courtice, the fol- lawihg amounts were ordered to be paid, viz :--Mr, Willard, $2 for goods | o supplied Mrs. G. Doshane; $2 for wood supplied Annie Koster ; Mr. Me- Knight, $18 for expenses incurred for funerals of Mrs Hambly and daughter; Mrs. G. Deshane, $2 ; Mrs. K. Cam: eron, $3; Mrs, Lewis, $3; said |p amounts being ordered to be charged to the poor fund. On motion of Mr. Ourts, orders were granted on the Treasurer, 'as follows: "| The Toronto Gutta Perchaand Rub- ber Oo., $67.35; H. Hall, fire de part- ment account, $5.85 ; Mr. J. Carnegie, $33.21; Telegraph |s