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KIRBY. THE ¥HOUSE AND Mr. David Gibeon'1~marka at the En· trance Examin&tion at N ewca1tle was 489 instead of 389, as .published, being the highe·t number obtained b7 .any · c andi· date. DISTRIOT NEWS. Facts are Stubborn Thi.n gs. Wish their numerous uatrons a · J. HIGGINBOTHAI &:,SOI, DRUGGISTS, Desire to submit a few facts for the consideration of their patrons and friends and the general pu ~blic : · F .!.CT N o. 1.-We ha.ve never resorted to meaningle:cil!I 1Ldvertisem to keep our business afloat. . FACT No. 2. - We under13tand our business and koc1w when and where to buy. FACT No. 3.-We have always bought our goods for cash and got t he cash discount. F ACT No. 4.-We never make purchases from second class houses. FACT No. 5.-No house, either in this country or in any other, buy their goods better or sell their goods cheaper than wo do. FAC'l' No. 6.-We have always done our business on the square and shall continue to do so. We have jnst received a large and woll assorted fttock: of goods sui table for the 1eason, comprising: LADIES' DRESSING CASES OF ELEGANT DESIGN AND FINISH. GENTS' DRESSING CASES OF ELEGAN'l' DESIGN AND FINISH. HAND :MIRRORS in great variety and style; HAIR BRUSHES not exclled in either town or city; CLOTH, TOOTH, NAIL and f::BAV!NG BRUSHES; SHAVING MUGS, &c.; French, English, German and American PERFUMERY. PROSPEROUS FOR HAPPY NEW YEAR. · Mr'. D onald Beaton, of Pickering, has been appointed clerk under the Electoral Franchise Act for the west riding of Ont1uio1 and Mr._ J;:hn W, Burnham, of Port:Perry, for the south. PERRY ·DAvi:s' PAI:N-KILLER.-Its effects are almost imtantaneous, sffording relief from the most intense pain. It soothes irritated or inflamed par~. and gives rest and quiet to the 6Ufferer. It is eminently the people's friend, and every one should have it with them, or wherl! they can put their hands on it in the dark if need be. Mr. Edward Brown, of Lifford, one of the gallant Midlander& who served in the North-west, died very suddenly at his father's. He was buried with military honors. Oau1·roN.- The wonderful success of DJ\. s~fll'H 1S GER,rAN wOllM REMEDY has induced the introduction of several vil.i imitations. The word " W orrnerine, " a registered trade mark, if !!tamped on each cake, without which none 1>1re genuine. Use no other. A box in the house will save many a doctor's visit. A fire broke out in a. house on Church Street, Markliam, on Wednei;day afternoon, and the house was totally consumed. If a well be poisoned, woo be to those who drink thereat'. His worsn to poison the fountain of life for on".l's sake, and for posterity. Often by carelessness, · or misfortune, or inheritance , this has been done. .Ayer's Sarsaparilla frees 1he blood, the vital stream, and restores appetite, strength, and health. Thomas Phair, of Reach, had hir< left foot badly crushed by being ca u~ht in the horse power of a threehing machine. No other medicine is so r eliabhi as Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for cou~he, colds, and all derangements of t he respiratory organs t ending towards consumption. In all ordinary cases it is a certain cure; and it affords sure relief for tlrn asthmat ic :in d consumptive, even in advanced stages of di~eases . Mr. W . .A. Robinson, of Beaverton, in partnership with Mr··John McKay, will start a woolen mill at Kirk field. T1rn VEunrc1· oF HALF ·r uE WORLD. The entire hemisphere pronounce :MURRAY & LANMA N'S J!~LORIDA WA1'ER the most delicious perfnme for the boudoir, the ballroom, and the bath, that chemistry has yet succeeded in e:lltracting from Ii ving flowers. Mr. S. H . Christi~n, of Manchester, h as been ele.cted a member of the Toront o Board of Trade. ALI.ENfLUNG ~BALSAll-Is warranted to break up,'the most troublew·u e cough in an incred ible short time. There is no remedy that can show more evidence of real merit than this Balsam fur curing Coneumption, Coughs, Culde, A.ethma, Croup, etc. The Christmfls Fair held a t Raglan by the .. farmers of East Whitby, was a. gr and success. West's World's Wond1>r, or Family Linimont, a uever failing cure for rheum a tism, neuralg i", cuts, burns, bruises, 'vound~, and frost bites. 25 ancl 50c. All druggists, Another stove factory is to be opened in P eterboro. World's Be~ t. West's Liver Pills, a sure cure fur liver compvaiut, dyspepsia, sick 11 ead ache, and indigestion. 30 pills, 25c. All druggists. The Fancy Goods aud China that Murdoch Bros' are selling is wonderful. Overcoats our own make for sale at T . Geo.Mason's Star H ouse. A lodge of A. O .U. W. has bee n started in Cannington. Col. Deacon is the Mayor of Lindsay for 1886. Lindsay paper mill is being fitted up. VV e beg to announce BIG .BONUS SALE! ~TANUARY. For THIRTY DAYS we will give BARGAINS as follows: T o every cash purchaser of over $1, a good Whisk, 'W orth 15 cents. . " " " 2, a pair of Wool Sox or Hose, any. size. 3, a good Silk Tie. ·. [pair Kids. " " " 5, Girl's Wool Hood, or Boy's Knit Cap, or " " " 10, Silk Handkerch'f or Imitation Fur Cap. " " " For largest Cash purchase during January, Silver Teapot or Silver Watch, worth $12.00 · We invite inspection and comparison and wm be satfofied with the verdict of a discerning public. OUR GREAT SIXTY DAvs· LADIES' AND GENT'S FUR COATS, COAT ROBES, BUFFALO ROBES, and ·all winter goods must be sold. Come and get our prices. . . -S'l'AR HOUSE, , STAR HOUSE. '2T'h~ lff'1.tn~t.Ui1lll ~tntttiUlUU. T. GE 0. MASON. 1 'li 1~ ~.I · I ~~-1 ,J(1~ · C Ulill_R~~ V SALE OO~TI~""UES We are pleased to notice the success of E'ft NSIKILLRN . pupils from the country schools at the The New Year's Soiree at Presbyterian ~~· -----'"'~ ~-~-~~,~,-~,~~· rectJnt entrance examination. From church here was accompanied with its forClar ke Union, Miss Linton, teacher, mer interes t in all particulars. A sumpBoWrtIANVILLE, FRIDAY, JAN. 8. Masters' James Colville nnd N eil Mc- tuous tea furnished by the ladies perpet.. ' Donald each' obtaiuing 425 marks. From uates their repu tation - A fter a larger LOCAL NEWS LETTERS. S. S. No. 21, Miss Braden teacher, Miss gathering of people than usual had had Berti e Cobblediek and Mas ter James their epicurean demands satidfied, they ORONO. Cooper, obtained 387 and 409 respectively. proceeded to the body of the church where Mr. Ira T ravelle and \'l'ife spent N ew F.rom No. 8, Mis~ M . Lii.t ou t eacher, an in teresting programme was rendereclYears hero . Master Forry Bigham made 44 1· and Opening with a hymn of praise after · f Th 1 from No. 9, Mr. E . Browie, t eacher, Jas . h. h · uev. Ch as ·ray1or, ofM eti1. ch urch , . Mr. Joel Brenton, o nr ow, was Chapple and llfary R enwick obtain ed 467 w io here laet week. ~.nd 488 respectively. Candidates from led in prayer. The Rev. Mr. McLaren ·11e, h as b iu a few appropriate remarka 11eartily Miss J on ess of B o wmanvi · een Kendall and Kirby were also successful. welcomed all present aad concluded by R W lk ' 8 R visiting at ev. · a er ' Another handsome granite m onument introducing Mr.I. L. Brown, the popular The W, C. T . U ., held their last meet.- has been erected in our cemetary in singer of this comrunmt.y. Mr. Brown ing iu the ~ms' Hall on Thursday after- honor of the memory of the late Thos. ha1> too long sustained his reputation to noon. Vickers. Orono cemetery has u ow some need more than mention of his name. Capts. Addie and Girlie Dimsdale have fo the finest specimens of Mchitecture He wne foll owed by R ev. A. Fraser, of gone for a short rest at their homea in t o. bu seen in the country. The beautiful Orono, who delivered a spirited and perBarrie. white bromte on the Trull plot , is pro- suasive address in. which he emphasised Mr. C. Proctor, and Miss Annie Proctor, nounced by all a m 1Jd el of scientific the ber.efits of Sabbath School teaching are spending a few days with their bea.uty and skill. accmnpanied by homo training, second ed 1 A n umber of senior civilized lads from by parental interest in the teacher's laqor b r other. The interior of the Anglican church: !1ere seem to.take gr~at delight i~ atte~d- of fov~. H e '!as followed b~ Mr. Mc· presents a tasty appearance, with the : mg the specrnl. services of the Salvat10n L~re1:untroducmg Messr.s .Galpm, Bro wn, . to roary decorations of the season : Anny , and while there fully actw g out Ihggmbotham aud Archi bald, who acco:nCl;l~s · ' ~ . b . ' h ld ! nature. We have thei r names fo r pub- panied by Miss Dean executed a selectibn . Umon p~ayer meetmg.s are ~mg ek: ; Jica.tion. but as we have m ore respect for with castomary credic to themselves. 1 in tl~e diff~rent. ~~ur~et~ ~~ ~ tee 1 t hem thau they have for themselves, we Prof. McLaren, of Knox College, in a 1 M eehug .t~ tug it ~ 11 e e 10 18 c mrc 1 · will let t hem off this t.iuie. short but eloquent address successfully 1 The M1s~es Bwk le, of Essex Centre, : M . F. L. Andruo a nd :Miss Linda proved from authentic statistics that. are visiting i n town. They.sang at t~e Kno~:; members of the v Y. c. T. u., Christianity was progressing and Chrism eeting on New-Y tlars evening, and d1d i visi te d the lady v oters ou polling day t.ian culture was winuing her proper place well for ones so youn~. ; mid i:rncctieded in inducing q uiet a number in th~ world and t~a~ the permanence and Mr. C. G . A1·mstrong enraptured . the I t o vote. Mr. Long was their white security of the reh~1on ot Christ was. sep~ople .of New~onville, t_he other mgl~t j headed boy. cured. Mrs. Harrmgton rendered rn a w1t~1 his m.elodwus straw~. C. G. 1s M r . E. Hall headed his el ection card. very acceptable manner a so~o. Rev. C. rapidly commg to the front m more ways 'L]1 th . "fi t 1 " no caucus Taylor lm.mght up t he rearm an addrllss 1 80 th an one. wi t- ef B Jg<ln!, ca,~, 6 P ~a 1 · 00 lle wi ·11 f eel in which he t.ouched upon various inter. . . mee m g rau . rr ~ imug t d .. · f · th It seems to be the umversal decision himself in odd company when he sits on estmg ~om s iawmg rnm e_m arguamong those who have read 010 " Globe the m unicipal benches. me:its mte;ided to show the mflu~~ce Stories" that the " Mouse on the Arm " . . . which religion would have upon politics · ·the mos t 111 · t.ereat· d taki "ng ·II 1 ' n I Mr. tAndrew _ 1blio administration " rrenerally ' strik1s · .mg · ~n w d I S!lmervllltl, b · · of Wmmpeg, "tl1 h 1 . m a and p1 . all the best ias re urne iome, . rmgm g \~ I ing ottice seekers heavy blows. Other pieces ha[ldsome young bride, and IS goii;ig to of music were in terspersed by the quar: . . . Watc~ mght s~rv~ce.s were held m the reside on the farm for a wh ile. ·rhey tette from Bowmauville, nnd Mr. Brcnvn. 1 l\'~ethod1st and Christian churches. The have our best wishes. Mr .Archibald's Bob-o-link was onthuaiaae ms toh ahlidmbbeL' Miss Robinson, of N ewtonville, ' has tically received. piety1o£ a ~reat. many sTel on t iese ocoas1ons. 10y s ou e b d t h f s s N 21 · tt d d eon engage as eac er or· · · 0 · Mr. R . Geo. Davey is spendina a few b0 t i er a en e · . Miss Braden will teach the Hollowell h olidays in t own. "' Mr. Belford was greeted with a crowded School near Starksville this year . . house on his third appearance and is as . . ' ' . ' . d A few days ago Mr. W . Spicer, of 9th CONSIJMl"TION CUKED.-,'\.n Otn physician. much the idol of his hearers as ever. The J.\o~r. Fr~~k Allm, of D arlmgton, ma . e coa., while chopping, witnessed the effect retired from practice, having had placed In his supper held afterwards was in every way a brief vlBlt hare_ l~t _ w eek, . m~d we will of false stroke which completely severed houas by 1.1.n East India missionary the formula a grand affair. A great credit t o tJ1~ long_ remember his JOvial socrnh ty. t~e toes from his right foot. _CTninten- of a simple vegetable remeay ror the speedy cure ofUonsumption,Bron chitis, and permanent .Mr. J. Groves ~as been out at Brace- t10nal acts frequen tly beget serious con- Catarrh, Asthma :Maeonic fraternity of our section. and all throat and Limg Afue for a short time where Mrs. Groves eeqnences. rectionR, also a positive and radical cnre for we regre t t o 1earn tha t M r. J oh n M c- brid . " · l h 1l Nervous Debility and a.II nervous Complaints, Culloup;h of Pickerin" formerlv owner rnstoppmg for ier ea~ 1' On New Year's eve while Mr. and l\lrs. after . having teated ii s wonaerful curative of Li nton"s foundry, i;' rapidly d eclining Mrs. ~oh~ Parki:1" o_f ~~eaford, for.m~r- John R eynolds were partaking of refresh- powers in thousands or cases, has felt i t hia to make it kno\\'.n to his suffe_ring fell<?WB. duty . l ltl1 H. 1 ht M" L'll M . Jy of this 'I ownsh1p, is m the vw1111ty ments after returning from pr ayer meet188 \ Y rn rna · is c aug er c visi ting r elatives · · · · · h Actuated by this motive and a desire to rehevo Cullough, has been here spending a fow . , · h f K d JI . . mg, thmr httle child of nme mont 11 human suffering, I will send free of charge, to 1 0 · ends. Mr. d ays among lier oId f ri . W d. C. Coat t t am, l t' en a d 1 r ·ias snatched the tea put and turned the con- all who desire it, t his recipe, in German,l!'rench, . . . en1ivene our s ref' 3 severa imes l1 mg tents over its pardon , severely scalding it. or English, with full direceions for preparing A senes of special services are t o he t he holidays M d . l 'd t ll d d I and using. Sent by mail by addressing with · t lle M et h od.1s~ c lrnrc h d urmg · th e · Mis· Annie · Braden has r eturned from the 1cn H9 h ai · was a once h · oa e an t fia t st.amp, namin'l' this pa.per, W. A . Noirns h eld m 45 · M W Jk · · · " oup; serious appre enswns were a rs Power's B loc/,,.Rochester N. Y. wmt~r. The R ev. r. a er is an m - a visit to friends i n Paterboro~gh. entertained its present condition promidefatigab~e worker, and by the hearty Mr. A. Leil:(h, of P enetauguishene, is ses efuii . 1 10 S· J$ AGGLi; R . p y co-operation of the lay wombe1·s, we m ay home for a fe w days. exp ect to see a great r evival of christian _- ·---· Mr. Staples returns home from spend· Wor·l{. ina his holidays in Orono physically inKENDALL . ~ 'l'he brief m ention we made of the . . . . disposed. . Medical dia~nosis r eports. a "S. It h " seam to ·have taken an T he Salvatw n Army 1s e vidently domg return of his old compl:11nt- "hearty dtsod~gt~i:~ ::; now tw~ of our citizens a re a .good work fo~ the Master i n K endall . I ease." 1'he atmosphere of this region presenting each other's "beauties" to the Smne rs are bemg a1~~koned, au d man! alwuys works an effectual cure. public throu gh the p ress. It is not for profes~ 10 h>l~e been called ~ut 0~, 011 {J~· I C·msiderable excitement reigned here who is to claim t he honor of bein" in- n ess rnto His _ marvellous nght. e \over the election;at four o'cluck theR.U., n hope the good . work ,may continue. I Mr V ma· vant or, th ough . . . l . : 'l_ : Bingham' announced a b.i" o . Mr. H. W. Wright, agent for the St. Before leavmg S . S. No. 21· ~has I JOrtty m favor of Mr Cryd~r~au.-. H~8 Dr. E. c . West's Nerve and Brain Treatment, Th s Wh 1 'te Bronze Monument Co B raden, the teacher for the past fi ve years, supporters here were enthusiastic .m hie a p:uaranteecl specific for Hysteria; Dizziness. Convulsions, l!' itR , Ner vous, l'< euralp:ia, Headoma "' d H ' h., ) was th e recipient of. a handsome gold I cause was m town over i;:iun ay· e says t c . . d b th . d he · . a.che, Nervous Prostntion, caused by the uso Y e . pupi1s an r · Mr. A. Hanna was elected Trustee at of alcol'!ol or tob~cco, Wakefu!ness. J\l!ent!!-1 Co., ~ire goiug t!!> ask those who have i r mg, P 1 .esen t ~ b lieve that their many friends 111 this sectwn. the annual school mteting. pepr~ssion, Soft~mng of ~he brain resultmg m t n·ed t o ma k e the pu bl" IC e . d . < k lf . msamty a nd leadmg to misery decay and death monuments are not durable, unsafe, etc., \Yhat we woul h ke ..o now 1 · any Prernaturc OJd .Age, Barrenness, Los· of Power to prove their assertions in court body can t ell Onlooker where t he presents GOUR'l'IC 1JJ in either sex, lnvoluntarv Los.sea and Spermat. fo tl10 Ch · t s tree ore obtained ?. · · orrboea caused by over-exerc10n of the Brain, We are pleased to know that the public r n s ma w S ' The anniversary of the Y. P. C. A. at selr·abuseor over-indulget1ce. Each box con. h 'h h, fl · l'HYNX. 1ains oue month's treatment, $1.00 a box, or six are golll!.( to ave ano. er ~ ance .~ ieat- - ---- - -- - --Ebenezer will take place on the 19th inst., boxes for l,!5.00, sent by mail prepaid on receipt ing the favorite drama entitled "Ihe last OSHA WA . instead of the 9th, as printed in ·the last of price. Loaf" as it is to be pres?nted by t~e S ons 'l C issue of the STATBBMAN. We Gua1·an1ee Six Boxes of 1'emporance at their entertamment. The ttiuth anniversary of Demi l o11 ege Mr. J . H . A llin, our new te acher, com· j 'l'o cure any case. With each 01·der recei1·ed They are unitedly putting their shoulders was celebrated on Tuesday e vening, 22nd menced school on M on day with an at- by us for six boxes, accompani ed with $&, we to th!J wheel, so some thing good may be ult. will sencl the purchaser our written gua1·autee expected . The ernployece of th e Joseph Hull tendauce of 31. to refund t he money if the treatment does not Manufacturing Works, were \lach presentMr. A. M. Fowler has gone to Toronto effect a cure. Gua.r":ntees iss?ed '?!1 1~ by JNo, . C. WJCsT &. Co., 81 Krng St., East, Io10nto. Tht.J Methodist s upper on New Years ed with a fine Christmas turkey by 1 ;he to mak e pureh ase11 prepara t ory t o agam _ ___ --··--··----·-·-·---·-- -·-- -···- - - ···- -· _ ___ ... Day was mor e tha n t,he usual success. manager- a, good deed . l::iend 10 cents postuge. and The displa,y of edibles was n ever surl'assTh e entertainment given hy t!le young s tarting out in life in a dual capacity. ..,,... J · · "t' we will mail you free a. J.u.1ss ane t M cI n t yre 1·s visi mg h er roi·e.l, valuable, sample box ed here, and for real neatness and polite people of St. George's church on M onday of goods that will put you usage commended us t o t he ladies of this of last week, in the Music Ilall, was a sister at Mrs. L. M. Courtice's. · f ti D U in the way of making more money a t once. · con"regation. The speeches of the Revs. Tlle patrons meetmg o ie · · than anythinp:s else In America. Both sexes or 88 Addis<>n and Wal ker, were very interest- gran(l succ _11 _ _ _·- - - -- - Cheese Factory, t ook place on Tuesday all a ges can live at home and work in Bpare ing an<i. instructive. Mr. W alker's hit 011 afternoon, wl1en the business of the sea- time, or all times. Capital not required. We W orth its weight in gold. West's · · h will start you. Immense pay sure for those the literature so largely read by our youth son was disposed of a nd plans 1aid for t e who start at once, STINSON &; Co., Portland, was timely. On the following evtlning a World's Wonder, the cheapest and best prosecution of tiltl work for the current Maine, social was held, the net proceeds of both liniment in the world ; cures IM.Ore cases year. BEN. ,. - - -- - - - - - -- - - - s further than any other medicine. amountlld to $120.60. A very ni~ pro- u.ud goE Call and see the New Dress Goods 3 · ust 4. Dl'ERTISEKS : s e nd for our Eelect List of Hhe umatics try it. 25 and 50c. All gram was rendered afterwards, and L he ' . ft. Local News papers. Geo. P. Rowell&, Co,, received at the W est End House. 10 Spruce St., N. Y, whole must be voted a complete success. druggists, ell "' \!ll&HA- ~ W-I'I'::S: I Unequalled Success I ----o ---- GREAT REDUCTIO:N9S will be :µiade this mont h rn order to effect a clearance. ----o---- 1 ·1 l Read the following I I · · I 20c. Dress Goods .... . ... for 15c. $2.75 Blanket,; .. , ·... . .. for $2.00 :we. 40c. " " " " ·· .. .... " 22c. · . . . . . . . " 30c. 4.20 5.40 " ·..... ..· · " 3.15 4.00 .5Oc. Ladies' Felt Hats. . . . " 25c. .... .... . " " 2.00 Ulsters ..·.. , .·...· " ·· ' ····· Iii · ·· . 1.25 75c. a " 60c. 6.00 " " 4.00 125c. " 75c. 10.00 " . . .... ....... " 7.00 " 50c. Kid Gloves.. . . . . . . . . " 25c. 300 Jackets ..· ....... , · " l,50· 75c. " " ..... . "' " ()Oc. 6,00 " " 4 .00 " " .. ... lOOc. " " " 75c. 9.00 " . ........ .. ... " 6.00 0 PIERCE ~ £16~ H EA LT H I S WE ALT H ADECI OED VICTORY ----o,---- High Prices Cut to Pieces I I 'Ac IFT JY-[_ TRELEV:Ei::N has now i~ stock one of the most elegant a.nd extensive: stocks of ·~ Boo1s, Shoes, Felt and Rubbc1· Goods, Tr11nk1 11, Vali!14es, !SatclleJs, &c., in the Vounty, y ' ./ All of which has been bought for cash jn the most depressed marl{ets. He is now disposing of them at unheard of low p1 ·ices. The whole stock must be sold inespective of prices. Now is youl' time to get first-class goods for a mere trifle. Competitio:n nowhere, 47 M. TREL.EVEN·.