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by the choruses we have visite) 4 sro 'Mackenzie, , Who conducted re- > musical _ festivals Dominion, to the ont of The To- ver to the query, "What do «me to say?' the corres- "sxplaincd that he thought it 1ot uninteresting to many i Alexander would give his : ing the status of music in Canada. "Having a number of our largest cit- towns, you are in a position y, it you will, how our work a with similar work in Dri- a,' said the correspondent. "Possibly such a c arison would ¥ just to Cungcghibing:s, re- Sir Alexander ut if a com- ative estimate is desired that is e rtainly the only one I could give "As this is my first visit to Canada, cannot say, except from what , before me, What progress Is be- made in choral work here. Look- ed at in that light, however, the re- dts arc surprisingly good Coing some of the smaller towns, _ Where choruses had been formed spe- ily for this cycle, I was astounded et. well-trained and exception- bodies. of si s % case in Moncton, 5 tford, Ont."* & do you think of the quality 2) voice produced in Canada?" "I sce very little difference he- tween them and those we have in England. The tone in the aggregate is pretty much the same. Of course, it would be unfair to compare the le voice here with those which ] participate in choruses in Yorkshire hdon; they would simply be drowned out. But otherwise, I have found the choruses character- _ §zed by evenness and swectness of tone © with quite sufficient volume for all PS practicu purposes.' 'is the most notable defect in our a singing?' "4 %It is that perhaps the singers, ' taking them individually, have not + Yet become accustomed to the novel- "ty of their position When that _ feeling of strangeness passes away | I look for results greater than the Xtuly admirable results which have already been attained.' "Do you think that this musical cycle will tend to stimulate an in terest fun choral singing in Canada "Most assuredly it should 1 cer "tainly trust that none of the chorus es which have been formed for He purposes of the present cycle will permitted to disband They an be the neucleus of permanent organ {zations which might at intervals be 3 utilized to give a series of choral works. Thus far we have confined our attention exclusively to music xt co composed by British musicians; ne year the programs might be mopolitan But I certainly approve most cordially the idea which made the inaugural cycle an all-British one Foreign music had been sufficiently exploited; it was'a good thing to let the people know what musicians of | British origin were doing "Has the cycle proven a "Tmmensely so. The attendan all our concerts has been exceed good. In some of the cities the d hall was utilized; these were fill mand, as you know, that takes a good many people." "What style of music, in your opin- fon, stimulates interest among the aren readily----- choral or or- ral?' ' "It is perhaps easler to reach the masses through the medium of the chorus. But really the two shot go hand in hand e at ld aid of the o good chorus needs a good orchestra to support it properly No country which does not possess a « chestra need ever hope to very great results chorally 4t is a matter of wonder to me the leading cities of Canada do combine to develop orchestras on the without the fine or achic Indeed that not co-operative plan For example, Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa should be in a position to do so without any trouble. It would not cost very much, and the artistic re be well worth the ex- sults would pense As the reporter was preparing to foave, Sir Alexander gave orders that he should be supplied with a series of the programs used at all concerts which had been given thus far 'I am to write a description of the concerts for an English paper," "he explained "Without the pro- 'grams would remember nothing with the before me, the whole scene f. comes back--I can remember the audience, the chorus; Lo The Chickens Roosted Early. During a visit to the South with an eclipse expedition some years ago an eminent Canadian astronomer met an old negro servant whose duty © ft was to look after tho chickens of "fhe establishment where he was stay- "ing. The day before the cclipse took we 46 Canadian savant in an idle mo! it led the old man to him and said? 'Sam, if to-morrow morn- ing' af 11 o'clock you watch your "chickens you will find they will go to t." everything! i '"Sam" was skeptical, of course when at the appointed time next the sun in the heavens was dark- and the chickens retired to the negro's astonighment knew 0 bounds, He approached the Capa- "Massa," n in awed wonder. he at beats de debil!" the astonished old man. chickens weren't hatched a tlain's Pain Balm tumbago," gans, of Tuckahoe, ind used it for a was also guiskiy| success?"' Too ete Risk; In Sid every neighborhood | a physician summoned. A reliable remedy for these diseases should be kept at hand. The risk is too great for anyone to take. Chamberlain's ColicsCholeraand Diarrhoea Remedy has undoubtedly saved the lives of more people and relieved more pain and suffering thay any other med icine in use. Jt can Rina be de- pended upon. For sale by A. J. Davis. ©0800-0005 Aah an an an Lo Ob \ aa 4 By EDGAR D. PRICE } Lan an on an ae an Copyright, 1903, by McClure's Newspaper Syndicate 4 00-80-0000 0-00-80 +-0-0-0 LA0 ah Sh an A's an an as Se an There had beem a palnful scene and they had parted forever. Geraldine had carried herself well and had re- turned the ring with an air of such Ie ive rellef that Arthur could not | coutain himself, and bad rushed from her presence to flud a place where he could give free vent to his feelings. His fhan David was packing, and he proposed returning to New York with the dogs, and from there--oh, hang it | all, what was the use of planning? | His Hfe was blasted. In another part of the Southampton "cottage" a girl sat dabbling her red eyes with cologne water, while her stess vainly ered consolation. "It's quite the thing in fox hunting, I assure you, Jerry," she sald help- lessly. and cut--cut the poor little helpless thing's t-tafl off, but the man that did it shall never m-marry me," declared Geradline with momentary spirit. "But the fox was dead before he did | it, you know," said the good lady. "Yes; killed by a pack of horrid dogs urged on by people who will have | m-much to answer for hereafter," "Don't ask me to see ; to take the after- | wept the girl. | him again; I'm gol noon train to New York and leave him | here to revel in b-butchery." The cause of all this woe was a Shin- | mecock hills fox hunt, with a real fox | Instead of an a seed bag. Reynard had led the fic a glorious chase, doubling and twisting times without number, only at last to succumb to the hounds. Foremost in the hunt had | been that ardent fox hunter, Arthur Jhamberlain, who at the death had ashed in among the dogs and secured | | the "brush" in the most approved fash- | fon, to lay it at his ladylove's feet. The lady so honored unluckily had no appreciation of the act. In fact, her gympathies were distinctly with the fox, and there had been a warm scene, | with the results as above noted. | No Geraldine appeared at lunch. Shortly after that Arthur took leave of his hostess, who discreetly forbore to tell him his ex-i worata would leave | on the same tra and, whistling for the two foxhounds Toby and Dan, he | moodily strode off to the depot. He was taking his seat in the chbalr car | ww hen a carriage dashed up and a lady | alighted and entered the same car. | Their eyes met. The lady primly in- clined, her head and deliberately | turned her chair until only the top of her head was visible. The young man | ground his teeth. Miss Geraldine lived up town on the | west side of New York In a street | numbered among the sixties. Mr. Chamberlain lived on the next block In fact, the backs of Miss Gerald home and the gentleman's be apartments almost faced each other. | The block was a solid rectangle built | up with brownstone dwellings on the | side streets and business places on the avenues, and the roofs, separated by low parapets, were famous places for clothes drying and star gazing. Arrived in New York, the young gen- tleman hesitated In doubt of what course to pursue. But Miss Geraldine | solved his difficulties by calling an | electric hansom and bowling off with- | outa look inthis direction. She found no one home but a servant or two, and after a dismal dinner she sought her apartments to water her couch with tears. Arthur after a tour | of the clubs returned to his dwelling | with three other desperate souls and | proceeded to make a night of it at | poker. Toby and Dan, stowed by the thoughtful David In a packing box on the roof, snuffied and yapped In lazy content. The hours passed; the rattle of chips sounded continuously {n the hot room, | and David was kept busy making and passing around cooling drinks. Over the silent roofs a late moon rose and bathed them with soft light, the dividing parapets casting black shad- ows. Into this scene of peace came a smaller shadow, trotting across the tions. In an Instant the dreaming hounds were astir. In another instant a black streak was making along the roofs with the two hounds after it in full cry. The poker party came to a sudden end, and the youths frantically made for the roof. "It's a cat! No, by the Lord, it's a fox!' cried the doughty fox hunter as the black streak with the hounds in pursuit, having made the four sides of caine sweeping past. 4 Laughing end stumbling, teaping parapets and catching chins in myst: ble clotheslines, the four madly fi Jowed the chase. Roused by the or pling on the roofs, heady appeared at windows: and tremulous cries were made for the police. Far below In the streets plunged in darkness a shrill whistle was heard. Once again pur- sued and pursuers made their way around the block. The eager hounds were closing fast upon thelr quarry, when suddenly fox and beunds disap- peared. There were policemen on the roots 'now, revolvers io hand, sedrching for the cause of the uproar. By common consent the four fox hunters aban- doned the chase and made. a silent re- "turn to Artbur's quarters, nos at the swallowing pp of the Thelr wonderment was of -- 'auras tion, for repressed screams were heard. someone has died from an attack of | colic or cholera morbus, often be- | fore medicine could be procured or "It may be quite the thing to be cruel lighted spaces and leaping the obstruc- | ! speaking tube and called, "Who's ! there?" ty | "Is Atno--Miss Geraldine's maid, an agitated voice replied. "Oh, Mr. Chamberlain, come to our house quick} | There's a terrible animal in Miss Ger- aldine's room and two great dogs" Arty had heard enough. instant he was flying downstairs four steps at a time and rsoning madly to the opposite side of the block. The house door stood opes, and the cook and waltress were whimpering on the steps. No need to mask where Miss Geraldine's room was, for from above came a pandemonium such as two' maddened and baffled hounds aloné could make. Rushing in, Arthur de- scried the two dogs making wild ef- forts to seize a dark object showing gleaming white teeth from the top of a wardrobe. Tipping the heavy piece of furniture, the dark object slipped unwillingly to the floor, where the two hounds pounced on it, and in another instant a dead red fox lay on the floor. "I trust you will pardon this intru- sion, Miss Geraldine," sald Arthur wickedly, kicking the dogs away from the fox. "Oh-h, Arthur, 18 it you?" sald a tearful voice under the bedclothes. "Take care! The horrid thing will bite you!" "The horrid thing is 'only a poor lit- tle helpless fox,' and he's dead as a doornall. I'm going to cut his tall off," declared Arthur heartlessly. "Cut the brute's head off if you | want to," came the unexpected reply. "And now, Arthur, dear, please go away and--and call and see me in the | morning." | "YWhere did the creature come from? asked the blushing Geraldine the next morning. There had been explana- tions, and Arthur was holding a band on which a certain ring again sparkled. "From a bird and animal store | around on the avenue. A man called to seo me bright and early this morn- ing with a bill for 'one red fox, $50; cheap enough," said the happy Arthur. "Oh, by the bye," tail pocket, "I've brought you the | brush!" "We'll have It mounted for a souve- nir," said the hater of fox hunting. { Toole Was Fooled. Bret Harte was often asked to write | bis autobiography, and it is sald that the idea had taken possession of his mind in bis later years, but not a line of it did he write. It would have been worth reading, for the author knew most of the interesting people of his time. There is an amusing story told by J. L. Toole, the English actor, of a luncheon with Harte: "After & greet ing from my host be said, 'Let me in- troduce you to the Duke of Bt. Al bans.' 'Oh, yes,' I sald, with a smile, | and shook hands with the gentleman who was assuming that character, as I thought. Then he introduced me to Sir George Trevelyan, and I had bard- ly shaken hands with him when my host said, 'I would like to introduce | you to Count Bismarck! 'Oh, yes' I said, bowing to the newcomer. 'How many more of you are there? There fs Von Moltke, for instance? Bret Harte laughed; so did Trevelyan. A comedian is allowed certain privileges, and my remark was considered, I dare gay, more or less complimentary; but I had no idea what a fool I was making of myself. At luncheon I sald to the man who gat next me, 'Who is the gentleman Harte introduced me to as St. Albans? 'The Duke of St. Al- ba he replied. 'And the man Sppe site? Eap Plea the prince' son.' lly? 'Oh, pr | he said. 'And the 5s talking to him? "That 1s Sir George Trevelyan. I was never more sold in my life," Swallows' Nest. Two swallows, writes a correspond- ent of an English paper, builé their nest in an outhouse, and the hen laid five e . Before they were hatched ghe was killed by knocking her head against the lintel of the door. For a month the nest remained unused and deserted, the eggs cold. After that time the cock bird found another mate, and he and the little hen were very busy for a few days bringing fresh hay and mud to the nest. I did not like to watch too closely, but I certainly wondered what they were doing to the eggs, as no traces of broken eggshell, ete, were to be seen on the ground. I let them bring up their young brood undisturbed and then removed the nest (it was getting late ia the season), when I discovered that they had built a false bottom to it, with a new edging of mud to hold the hay together, and that the new family was brought up above the cold eggs. The false bottom, with mud attached, was easily lifted off, the cold eggs being found Intact beneath. | I do not know if this is a common oc- | currence. I have not come across it before. { An Equal Test. | It is an interesting fact that the two | studies of arithmetic and geography | often seem to be opposed to each other | in the affections of school children. Pupils who are particularly proficient in the one are apt to be backward in the other. A story is told of a youngster who was slow in arithmetic and whose ap- parent stupidity in this field was a great source of grief to his father, a clever mathematician. One day when the father and son were walking out they passed a place where a "learned pig" was on exhibi- tion, and the father took the boy in to see the prodigies that the animal could ie a "Just Jock at thatr" "Why, there's a pig that can count and add up numbers! Don't you wish you were as smart as he?" "Ha!" answered the boy. "Just let me ask him a few questions in geog- raphy! I reckon I could beat him at that!" Nothing Like Experience. + One truth learned by actual ex- perience docs mere good than ten experiences one hears about." Tell a man. that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy will cure cnolera morbus, and he will most likely forget it before the lend of the day. Let him have a severe attack of that - disease, feel that he is about to die, use this re- | medy, and learn from his own ex- g | pericniee Tow quickly it gives relief, zal pe wil wil seifiensbes it all his Davis. ; In an fishing In his coat- | Dear Sir,--I take the the maintenance of the our need, we find it ni Permit me to state in the two Gravenhurst inst which to erect a home for ad maintenance of the existing i $50,000 per annum, and f an overdraft, for which the the help of all. i | Seven years ago, co The Toronto Globe, com a consumptive sanatorium, 4 of death." It was soon & Muskoka Cottage Sanatori: t opened. But the demand for, from those who could not decided to open a sccond I parent institution. Since patients have been cared for nuraber a large percentage ha so greatly improved that they ¥ There is no other hospita are, therefore, urgent. Our 1 of their time and money, hav to their relief, and pi b incurred this debt which mus maintenance and treatment, shown by experience and resu +4 £ $150,000 ins already been invested d property usb outside of Toronta on |, curable cases consumption, 'The | 3 necessitates an expenditure of over , a debt of $73,000, in' the form of ands settlement, and so we need commonly believed to be incurable, orinlly on our proposition to erect The consumptive is under sentence ever, by tho cures effected in the great field for useful work had been accommodation, and the ery for help 7, became so urgent, that the trustees ch was located within a mile of the ment, nor money with which to are now in the hospital and not i In Canada alone 8,000 die of 8 his Its © an our work nearly eight hundred medical records show that of this pletely cured, and others sent home o to return to their regular work. sumptives in Canade. The demands yous, who had already given evel ; a8 of tho pital for. Wo have no endow- s lurge number of patients who i ys a single cont towards their isease annually, and it has been our work that the greater number of these could be saved, if promptly tre sated. One hope--the only hope--is in impelled to help. cannot help ; Toronto. Chief Justice, Toronto. Dear Bir, SUMPTIVES. the philanthropy of our people and their knowledge of our needs, and we appeal to you to help us to make these noeds so known that all may be Do not let those who cannot give largg amounts feel they all gifts are helpful. I am, yours faithfully, W. J. GAGE PST forward a form of Subseription Blank which may be of con- venience to your readers. Contributions, no matter how small, will be | gratefully acknowledged by the writer, or Sir Wm. R. Meredith, Kt. SUBSCRIPTION BLANK. to the maintenance of the NEW FREE HOSPITAL FOR CON- ".......... ) as a conlribution 150 S OF TIME * the robber from many iness man the ity to become fears Mas to plan for something d in advertising for fall and winter business. Ne A | 3 vention 2 rough sket om was of Yorn free our opinion as to at it is probal ecessfull ted by us. ety fully Soi petted in Montreay *aliies us to phi rods! Patents a through Marion & Ma- Bp 2pcinl Rotice wi ithout oot in the D-minion. on busiens ot aan 'Patont Exp Z ; New York Life B'ld"g, F E offices: {er YP ashlagion be Central Livery PORT PCRRY. BARTILY thanking the public for the Be liberal patronage received during the many years ! have kept a Livery Establish | ment in Port Perry, I have much pleasure in announcing that I have removed MY LIVERY! to my former place of business Water Street which Tam about to largely extend in- | crease facilities so that the public may be | better accommodated with safe and desir- able iss AT MODERATE CHARGES R. VANSICKLER. | Port Perry, June 21, 1900. | North Ontario Observer A Weekly Political, Agricultural ana Famaly Newspaper 15 PUBLISHED AT] FORT PERRY, ONT. 1 evERY THURSDAY MORNING BY rH, PARSONS until arrears are paid up containing money, whon addrersed to this Prepaid and resi tered wil. be at owr rixk ADVERT!S T§ menfured Ly Nonparie!, and charge nt no ni to the space thay occupy ADVERTISEMENTS received for put t specific in tructions, wi sriisc ii and ch No any nt will be be n sand other wnt wilowedd he year JOB DEPARTMENT. mphlet Hund Bills, Poster", Bill Heads, "hock Programs, Dodgers, Letter Heads, Wedding Invitations, Blank Forms, Recelp Books, Business Card Books, Cireulars, Assembly Cards, Visiting Cards, &e. of every siyle and color exceuted pr mptly and at as low rates as ny other establishment in the County... . Parties fiom na distance getting hand bills, &¢ printed can have them printed to take howe with them, H, PARSONS. DESIRABLE PROPERTY IN PORT PERRY FOR S ALR] {hii undersigned offers for sale at a bargain his fine property on Lorne Street, Port Perry, consisting of a commo- dious Dwelling Bouse, containing six rooms, hall and three closets ; there is a good stone cellar under the main part and foundation under the kitchen, all in a good state repair, There are thrcelots which have been converted into a splendid Garden, in i Yon E a Stre ro rudy or ion {i TE a or culars a] to > ™ ? ako. GARDNER. Port Perry, Jan. 22, 1896. ' the value gover: which are a large number of choice, thriv- | obtain pri All materia i ing fruit AEA iy Cherry and Plam-- | jing will Co cons th soqginate Grape Vines, Berry bushes and other smail | oop alter the first ext A 3 fruit iv abundance. Thre are also on the|® = remises a good bricked Well Cistern | Out charges. Just west of Drs. Archer & Rebate s Office, is prepared to do all kinds of of General Blacksmithing at Reas- onable Charges. kh Sua v GEO. JACKSON, Licensed Anctioneer, Valnator, &c. FOR THE COUSTY OF ONTARIO AND TOWNSHII OF CARTWRIGHT, ISHES at this the commencement ¢ another Auction Sale Season to re- turn thanks to his numerous patrons for past favors. In requesting their esteemed and continued patronage be desires to state that no effort or pains will be spared on hia part to make all sales entrusted to him successes, His very extentive practice in the past should be a sufficient recom mendation as to his ability. All Sale given into his charge will be attended to with promptocss und dispatch. Sale list made out aud blank notes supplied free. on application. Parties wishing to engage his services may consult his SALE REGISTER either at the Oblscrver or Standard Offices, Port Perry, for dates claimed for Sales, an¢ muke arrangements, or write to his address CHARGES MODERATE. GEO. JACKSON, Nov. 1, 1901. Port Perry I. O Apples Wanted. The Well known, reliable house o! Edward Jacobs & Sons of London, Eng, and Hamburg, Germany want Consignments of Canadiar Apples. Highest prices to be ob tained assured. Reasonable ad- vance against B/L. allowed. Com- municate with E. P. Brackrorp Nurseryman, Toronto. It will pay you to ship to the firm of Edward Jacobs & Sons. PAINTING Kalsomining, &c YHE uodersicned dowontd take this oppor 4] tunity of thanking his numerous pat rons for their liberal and still increasing patronage during tite time he has carried oi the business of PAINTING in Port Perry, and would state that he i better prepared than ever to execute u! orders for Painting, Kelsomining and Paper Hanging ntrusting their work to me may git neatly and promptly exe arges are moderate Parties « nr hay ied, My e 1s0 prepared to supply Paints, &e,, nec track. A continuance of public patronage sol cited, WM. TREMEER. Port Perry, Mar. 23, 1803. JOHN NOTT, UNDERTAKER, and Funeral Director, PORT PERRY. ~ GEO. GARDNER Perry and surrounding country, that after four ycars experience in prosecuting his business in some of the largest cities of | man the United States, Bie ts bape Joana fm than ever to any of the foll Lranches of his trade :--Stone Masonry, Bricklaying in all its branches; Plain and Ornamental "Plastering, Also Artificial Stone Walks, that will remain permanent and will endure any weather. Concrete Cisterns withoutsany wood in their con struction to decay or Eve out. If you are in need of any os the a! Sysome to me and WW SH to inform the public of Porc apent . 1st next. & "MADE BY HAND d fi ork r : a le a "Pending ic JOHN ROLPH. Port Perry, Dec. 1, 1892. Sonetuily on aed; ---- AND ---- IMPLEMENTS --AT-- SUNDERLAND FYHE undersigned keeps on hand and for sales the following Agricultural Mach ines and [wplements wanufactured by the WIR DAMILTOR MPG C0. OF PETERBORO: Binders, Reapers, Crown Mower, Duly Secder, Tiger Hay Rahe, Two Furrow Plow, Three Furrow Gang, Combina- tion Plows, Gar ion Plows, 8. T. Cultivator, 1 Harrow, Land Roller, Nicol Frame 8 ring Tooth Caltivator, Binder Trucks, &c. + Iso the following, a the munufacture of JOHN ABEL, Toronto. High class Threshing quthts, Traction te and Machines, Victor Clover Huller, Portable Triumph Engine. I am prepared to supply everything the armor requires in way of Machines, Imple- nents, Repairs, &e. #7 A call solicited, McDonald's Hotel. Ono door West of R. K. BRYANT. Sunderland, April 8, 1508. Sealed Tenders EALED TENDERS will be LY received by the undersigned for he purchase of all or any of the Parcels-- Farm Properties-- belong ng to Mr. John Adatns, advertised o be sold by auctioh on the 23r¢ November, and withdrawn at the sale. A MeGILLIVRAY, Tem; le Toronto. 30, 1899 Building, Nov. MONEY TO LOAN. We have funds from priva'e parties ford Jryuime on mortgage at 4} ENC Ad Volto renew old mortgages; pithy way )btain money from us he Bond fh ah, {and very auietiy). « have castoniefs who waut to buy im proved farm So thins. hy Wirild. pod oe he same. Dretan fox ater SomimaTol mechagicals OF i of any kind, please sond vs pelos A Gontiotins gn pots ¥ire and Life Insurance effected, and a general and roknrogt business If you have farms ou UND & CO., 28 Viotoris Btreet, ToRONTO. The Portraits of our Presidents With Biographieal Sketches BY General Charles H. Grosvendf; MEMBER oF CONGRESS FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS Oontains twenty four la; ure Etehings wom the paintings indo: Wy pd milion and near rigid of the ¥ Frosidents, rinted on heavy te bossed. book ; title page de- dined oe Tiffany - A dora frat ikelche printed in large. open type in Pine The of the 20th Century. So beautifulthat 1) McKinley sa je subscribod ating One taeliing Scien a small 4 let "inign bis Jae ls Ina Fear. social Pid [) little fortupe re this territory. ly. Presses rpnning day and na to ors. + Wanted --State Manager to look after correspond: i foday THE CONTINENTAL PRESS, 'ashlugton, B. C. tl V oie ro ilisbed h 865,00 - und * expenses. Reference, = be ne Dowie Lom Taso adirese iz Agricultural Machmes -- x A