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COLBOKNE, MAY 26tli, 1904. --Itliaca Cancert Company, Temperance Hall June 1st. --Mr. D. Hicks,of Alleghany, N. Y., is home on a visi. --Mr. Geo. McKenzie of Lakefield was home for the 24th. --Mr. E. J. Cox spent a few days this week in Toronto. --Mr. E. C. Rutherford of Cobourg spent the 24th in town. --Miss Ida Nunn, of Toronto, was home for Victoria Day. --Mr. Clifford Brown of Gait spent the holiday at bis home here. --Mr. Harold Batty of the Port Hope Times, was home for the 24th. --Mr. A. Scougale was in Toronto on Wednesday on a business trip. --Mr. and Mrs. J. Bickle of Cobourg spent Victoria day with Mr. and Mrs. H. Gale. --Miss Ethel Hales of Cobourg spent the holiday with her sister Miss O. Hales. --Mr. Bryce Black of Toronto spent a few days this week with friends in Lakeport. --Mr. J. A. Cameron, of Montreal, spent a few days during tbeweek with Colborne friends. --Miss Grace Weaver of Stirling spent the holiday with her cousin Miss Rachel Johnston. --Mr. Ja». Lagrow and Miss Lena Lagrow of Stirling spent the, holiday with friends iu town. --Mr. C. A. Yule is at Chatham this week attending the Provincial Convention of the Maccabees. --Miss J. McMullen of Stirling spent a few days this week with her sister Miss Bessie McMullen. --Miss F. Lent and Miss F. Tinney of Cobourg were the guests of Miss Winnie Head on Victoria day. --Mrs. W. Keyes of Bowmanville spent a few days this week at the home of her brother, Mr. John Nunn. --Mrs. J. Black and daughter, Mrs. Jas. Ealpb, of Stirling spent Victoria day at the home of Mr. G. I. Merri --Mr. J. E. Rathburn, Mr. T. Bour-man. Miss Breauhalt and Miss Solmes of Trenton spent the 21th with Mrs. Baird. --The Hon- Geo. E. Poster will deliver a lecture in Campbellford on the evening of Thursday June 2nd subject "The Empire." --Mr, G. A. Gordon, accompanied by his wife, Dr. M. Gordon, of Toronto, has baen spending a few days at the home of his mother,Mrs. G. N. Gordon. --At the Provincial Convention of the Maccabees, now in session at Chatham, Dr. A. E. Malloiy of tbis place was elected.by acclamation, as a rep-resentatiAe to the Supreme Tent, --According to the new postal law, newspaper publishers can hold for fraud anyone who takes a paper from the office and refuses payment; and the man who allows his subscription to be unpaid, and then orders a postmaster to mark a paper "refused," and sends notification to the publisher lays himself liable to arrest and a fine. --The Strawberry Festival last week was both pleasant and profitable. The proceeds amounting to $50.25. The Village Improvement Society feel very grateful to their many friends who every year help to make the festival so successful. They tire not working for themselves but for the good of the village and would be glad to have eveiy lady in Colborne join the Society and give her assistance for the general good. The postponed annual meeting will be held in the council room Tuesday, may 31st at 8 p. m. ana it is earnestly requested that there will be a large attend,'nee of both'old and new mem- --The West Northumberland Wo men's Institute intend holding a series of meetings: at Cobourg on the 13th at Grafton on the 14th and at Cold Springs on the 15th days of June which will be. addressed by two lady delegates from the 0. A. C. Guelph, Miss Blanch Maddock of Guelph and Miss Mary Bell of St. George on the following subjects:--"Bread-making,' "Our Women's Institutes aud how to make them interesting," "Salads," "Cool dishes tor summer use" and "Refining Home Influences." There ■ will be a cooking demonstration at each meeting accompanied by a on "Domestic Science" Bacteria some of its effects etc. The meetings will begin each day at 2.30 p. m. and Redfearu k Co.. W. G. Mati Institute meets and 3rd. 1 2nd, the Hon. G a lecture on the Mr. Brock station has pun gray horses to waggon etc. tie also purchased a handsome sett of brass mounted har-manufactured by Messrs W. Barton & Sou of this place. A pleasant eveuing was spent in Colborne Lodg. Wednesday lust id Master 1 Picton, paid the At the close of VICTORIA DAY. The Victoria Day sports passed off jry successfully in Colborne on Tuesday last. There was a bn go attendance, the weather was fine und every one was pleased with the program. The principal attraction of the dav was horse racing on the Driving Park grounds. The differen closely contested and r< THREE .minute trot Bella Spinks, Mr. Brock Keepsake, Ziba Harnden Zac. B., Mr. McMullen . Lord Miuto, S. Cook....... 3 4 4 dr. :ie best time 1.14. Sir. Oliver M., Jas. Thomas .... 1 1 1 Matt. J. E. Alyea, V. S.........32 2 James M. F. Usher,...........243 Hebrew, Dr. Willoughby.....4 3 4 The best time 1.11. All i ited t attend --Do not forget the Grand Concert u the Temperance Hall, on Jtttie 1st. This is probably the best company that will visit Calboine this season. er Maize unloaded 500 Lake port for Messrs. Wednesday last, hews is captain of the tliuuiberlind Teachers' ts in Cainpbellforu June In the evening of the Geo E. Foster will give he "The Empire" of the electric light ased a fine team ot the sprinkling -The A F. and A, M., on vhen District Deputy i. T. W. Wright, of odge an official visit. suited a ace. 2 2 111 113 2 3 4 3 2 3 2 OUR REQUEST. Father guard thy sons and d In each distant Qubiich theirthii And their livei In thy great w And all theii T. Watson. Dalesville, Que. Holbrook--In Coiborne, on Monday May 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. A. Hol- Davis--In Medina, N. Y., on May 17th, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis, a DIED Morrow--In East Colborne, on Tuesday, May 24th, 1904, Francis F. Morrow, youngest son of Mr, and Mrs. F. C. Morrow, in the eignth year of bis age. CASTLETON. Mr. Richard Coffee has a young boy suffering from typhoid fever. The cheese factory turned out thirty-four large cheese on Monday We are pleased to learn that Mrs. E. Moore, who has been ill for some time, is improving, though slowly. Mrs. J. E. Pennock who has been visiting here for the past few weeks was called to Cobourg to care for her mother who is suffering from a bro arm. Mr. John L. Mullett has returned from his trip to the Holy Land. He visited Egypt. Rome, and many other historical places. He enjoyed good health during the entire trip. V" expect to see and hear him give public tie-count of his travels in t --The Ithaca Conservatory Music Concert Company, of Ithaca, New York, will give one of their popular entertainments in the Temperance Hall, Colborne, on Wednesday e ing, June the 1st. The Pittsburg News-Budget says that the "Itl Conservatory Concert Company,scored quite a success. Each member of the company is™ certainly an artist, performing her part in such a manner as to bring rounds of applause from the audience." Plan of Hall now open at W. A, Dougla's Drugstore. Kitty G., Col. Greer,.... Gipsy Baby. R. Heenan........3 11 Dandy Dick, B. Blodgett,......2 2 2 The best time 53i A baseball match between Cobourg id Colborne resulted iu a victory for the former by a score of 18 to 3. ooler b.iass band furnished music during the afternoon and evening. Messrs Coyle and Yeomans who had charge of the proceediugs, are to be congratulated on the success of the affair. The concert in the evening, under the auspices of the Hockey Club, was liberally patronized and a pleasing pro ram was rendered. Proceeds ovor inety dollars. Palace of Education, 400 x 600feet Electricity Building, 525 x 750 feet. Visit your friends in Chicago enroute tt THE GREAT WORLD'S FAIR ST. LOUIS $22.oo. .......for round trip, ONE LADY'S RECOMMENDATION SOLD FIFTY BOXES OF CHAMBERLAIN'S STOMACH AND LIVER TABLETS. I have I believe, sold fifty boxes of ^Jiamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets on the recommendation of lady here, who first bought a box of them about a year ago. She never tires of telling her1 neighbors and friends about the good qualities ~of these Tablets.--P. M. Shore, Druggist Rochester, Ind. The pleasant purgative effort of these Tablets makes them a favorite with ladies every-re. For sale by all druggists. The annual meeting of the East Northumberland Farmers' Institute will be held in Warkworth on Mon-May 30th, lnst., at 1.30 p. m. The business meeting will begin sharp time, and at 2.30 an address will be delivered by Mr. W. F. K.. Id, of me, on "The Horse." h . ivydd has been on the Government iist of :pert Judges at fall fairs tor the ist three years, and is recognized as being one of the very test judges on horses, therefore every person should e and hear what he lias to say about good horses. Ho will demonstrate the good and bad points of the horse from living subjects, giving his reasons for doing so, and will answer any questions regarding breeding, raising, and breaking the horse that mat be asked him. TAKING DESPERATE CHANCES, It is true that many contract colds and recover from them without taking any precaution or treatment, ami a knowledge of this fact leads others to take their chances instead of giving their colds the needed attention. It should be born iu mind that every cold weakens the lungs, lowers the vitality, makes the system less able to withstand each succeeding cold and paves the way for more serious (lis eases. Can you afford to ' 1 To see The World's Fair while everything is fresh and exhibits are at their best, now is the time. For tickets, illustrated literature, egardiug World's Fair aud further information, apply to G. I. MERRIMAN, Station Agent. Lake Ontario & Bay of Quinte Stbt. Co. LIMITED. The Steamer North King Daily Except Sunday Between Cobourg Port Hope Rochester Commencing 28th May South Bound. LV. Cobourg, Ont. at 1.30 p. m. LV. Pott Hope, Out. 2.30 p. nr. AR. Summerville, N. Y., 7.45 p. m. (Port of Rochester) All. Rochester, N. Y. 8.45 p. m. (Cor.JL-St. Paul and Maiu Sts.) North Bound. LV. Rochester, N. Y. 8.30 a. m. (Cor. St. Paul aDd Main Sts.) LV. Summerville, N. Y. 9.15 a. m. (Port of Rochester) AR. Cobourg, Oiit. 1.30 p. m. AR. Port Hope, Out. 2.30 p. m. Connection made with all Railways. Baggage checked through to all points and to anv street address in Rochester. For further information apply to S. S. BRINTNELL^fc SON. Agents, Colborne, Ont. E.E. HORSEY, G. P. & F. Ageut. Kingston, Ont. Wright's Rheumatic Remedy. Summer Now At Hand. WEATHER PROBABILITIES. This Week. All our Summer Goods to CLOTHING. Why pay high prices for Boys' and Men's Clothing when you can buy the best from us, at the lowest prices aud a guarantee with every garment. CURTAINS. We are showing this week the very newest in lace and Nottingham Curtains lovely desigus, also Chenille and Tapestries, lowest prices and best goods. PARASOLS. Ladies' and Children's Parasols and Sun Shades, we have all the newest for the least money, GLOVES AND HOSIERY. We have all the best and newest from the leading markets of the world. desperate CI i Ret fain I am agent for this Rheumatism cure. I c many people in this s produce, many testin: that it ■ uedic of the age JAMES McGLENNOX, 39-Dec 03 Co'borne, ( CORSETS. This is our favorite me dium waist and hip,giving a beautiful contour figure, and will be found a most perfect-fitting and comfortable model, Made of the best quality of imported English coutil, and is well boned with the finest quality rust-proof spring steel. Is handsomely trimmed with the latest lac design and baby ribbou. Made in dove and white. SIZES 18 to 26. PRICE $1.25. nwoHTFeoNT Medium Flora. We want everyone to make this store their shoppin g place. We will treat you right and-sell you all goods in our line at the lowest possible price and with all goods purchased from us will go a guarantee they are the best for the money. DRESS GOODS. Don't forget that we carrv all the newest, neatest and best in all the leading Dress Goods with trimmings to match, also all the leaders in Wash Goods such as vestings, muslins, ginghams, piques, linens, etc. LADIES' BLOUSES, ETC. In Ladies' Blouses, Shirt Waists and Blouse Lengths, we have the very best range in this market and give them for very little money. ^WEATHER PROBABILITIES We carry the best and coolest goods in town. SHOES. Why pay high prices fo your Shoes. Buy from u& and you will saye money We control the best makes in Canada. All goods guaranteed. CARPETS. Our show in Hemp, Tapestry, Brussels, Wool and Union Carpets, are complete, also Floor, Oilcloths and Linoleums in all widths. WHITEWEAR. In the Whitewear department will be found the very best display of all the latest styles. RAIN COATS. In Ladies' and Men's Rain Coats we can do better for you than any other house in the trade. June Designer And Fashion Sheets Have Arrived. 14 CENTS PAID FOR EGGS. Scougale Bros. Colborne, - Ontario. of CANADIAN Portland c HATS! HATS! At Cornwell's you can fit yourself from head to foot in up=to=date style. ist. Hats of the latest model. 2nd. A pair of those stylish enamel Don or Colonial boots. 3rd. The newest in ties and shirts. 4th. The most complete stock of English Scotch, French and Canadian suitings. Take a peep at the Blarney tweeds, you know where they come from, and you can top off the above outfit with a stylish spring overcoat and re= member a perfect fit from head to foot at TOP QUALITIES, AND BOTTOM PRICES, 1 P. S. ==Another line of those 15c ties just in. Cornwell Clothing Co. Up=to=date out=fitters.i Coyle block, first door east of Brunswick House,