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» h I $hr (Enterprise. COLBORNE, DECEMBER 20.1900. --Miss Mattie Dewey has returned from Montreal. --Rev. M. E. Wilson, of Port Perry, gave us a call on Tuesday last. --Miss Ethel Kemp returned on Saturday last from Toronto. --Mr. Archer Brown of Trinity Medical College, Toronto is home for the Xmas vacation. --Miss Florence Chefflns who is at­ tending school in Port Hope, is home for the holidays. --Mr. Philp, of Brandon, spent a few days last week at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. E. Philp. --Nova Scotia Prohibitionists want x Prohibitory liquor law introduced at the next session of the Provincial House. --Mr. W. H. Matthews, Trentou, at­ tended the recent meeting of the Man­ ufacturers of Cooperage Stock held at Chatham. --The Municipal Nominations for the village of Colborne will be held in the Temperance Hall on Monday even­ ing. Dec. 31st, at 7:30. --On Sc nday afternoon of last week the home of Mr. James Dudley was destroyed by tire. The loss of the household effects was partially cover­ ed by an insurance of $300.00 --At the conclusion of the election of officers of Park Tent, No. 44 K. O. T. M. on j$>iday evening last about forty of the members enjoyed an oy­ ster supper at Messrs. Dudley Bros. Oyster Parlor. --Frank Pedley, Dominion Immigra­ tion inspector, who lias just returned from a trip through the United States agencies, says there will be a large influx into the Canadian North-West in the spring. --Mr. Justice Burbidge of Ottawa, Saturday, awarded Archibald Stewart, whose contract for a portion of the So i ; langes canal was cancelled by the Government. $26,502 damages for breach of contract. --Some weeks ago a number of con­ tributions which have recently ap­ peared in this paper were forwarded to a widely known publishing house in London, Eng. A letter received last week from the firm odys, "We may say that the lines sent for our perusal are far above the average of literary merit." --In view of the expected return of the Colborne boys who enlisted for South Africa it has been suggested that the Reeve should call a public meeting to devise ways and means for â suitable reception. We believe the suggestion is a good one and we feel confident that our citizens would be pleased to unite in an effort of this kind. --Tlie five subjests down for discus­ sion at the Sunday School Conven­ tion in the Temperance Hall on Jan. 15th, 1901 are--Equipment--The Les­ son--Administration- -The Sunday School in its Relation to Home, Church, Conventions and etc.--Results. On each subject three short addresses will be given and then discussion will be invited. --The annual meeting of the Col- borne Branch of the Bible Society was held on Monday evening in the Bap­ tist Church when an interesting ad­ dress was delivered by Rev. M. E. Wilson. During the meeting the following resolution was very heartily carried:--That as members of the Col- borne Branch of the Bible Society we express our high appreciation of the faithful services rendered by ;,our much esteemed Bro. James' Bawden and that we assure him of our sym­ pathy with him in his affliction and unite in the earnest hope that lie may soon lie restored to health. The meeting was adjourned to meet at the call of the president at the home of Mis* Robertson for the transaction of unfinished business. 4__________ BORN. McDonald--Uu Saturday, Dec. 15th - the wife of Mr. Archie McDonald, of "a son. MARRIED. / Carr--Thompson--At the home ol the bride's parents, on Dec. 12th, by Rev. Mr. Robinson, Ethel, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Thompson, Colborne, to Mr. Walter Carr, of Mqrganstpn. STOMACH "SCOW I.S -Iyer notice __: seams and furrows that steal into the face of the sufferer from indigesaion, dys­ pepsia and chronic stomach ailments? Watch the sunshine break in and ^the lines vanish when Dr. Von Stan's Pine­ apple Tablets are given a chance to show their power. One lady, in writing of their efficacy in her case, calls them a "hear en-born healer." 35 cts.--120 Sold by W C. Oriffis. the --Read Dudley Bros, announcement in another column: --Hon. tie ). E. F oster has left Ot­ tawa for England. --The Dominion Government is cal­ led for Feb. 6th, 1901. --Sir Wilfred and Lady Laurier have gone to New York. • --Lieut.-Col. Robert Lewis, ex- Mayor of London, Ont., is dead. --The Banquet to Hou. Mr. Sifton, at Toronto was a mammoth success. --The wife of Mayor Thomas Mur­ ray, M. P. for Pontiac, died on Sun­ day at Pembroke. --Burglars can be sentenced to be lashed in Canada after Jan. 1st, ac­ cording to law. --A. C. Dafoe's general store in Foxboro, near Belleville, was destroyed by fire, with a loss of $2.500. --A Picton lady has in her posses­ sion a dinner set of crown derby china which is two hundred years old. --George Levecque, employee at Bryan's lumber camp, Lake of the Woods, was struck by a falling branch and killed. --Mr. A. King of Tilbury East was struck by a train on a Michigan Cen­ tral crossing and killed- His team was killed also. --Mrs. Raysey of Merritton was stricken with apoplexy, in St. Cntli- arines market place Saturday, ... 1! died a couple of hours later. ■--Mr. Jacob Bruyea, of Maple View, Murray, left on Tuesday for Cho, and Mount Pleasant, Michigan, for it visit to his relatives. --Mr. Frederick C. Spencer of Wel­ lington, has been appointed Bailiff of the firth division court of Prince Ed­ ward county, vice Charles Harrington, resigned. --The Montreal Manufacturers' As­ sociation has amalgamated with the Canadian Manufacturers' Association of Toronto, and in future a local Ex­ ecutive will deal with Montreal matters. THE LATE DR. R. THORBURN. --Another sad bereavement lias come to this community. Dr. Thoi .1 has been called away. The grief licit is felt for him is like the character of the man--quiet, deep, and intensely real. For about twenty-five years he has resided here. He never sought publicity, and yet lie was very exten­ sively known and was always highly esteemed. As a man be was emphati­ cally manly. His gentleness of spirit and his considerate thoughtfulness for the rights and feelings of others made him as emphatically a gentleman. As a Christian his profession was main­ tained, not so much by spoken» words as by unselfish dee Is and consistent conduct. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and a friend of every true minister of the gospel. In politics he was a staunch Liberal. As a citizen he took a deep interest in all that concerned the, welfare of his coun­ try, and vet he was never known to become so absorbed in any public question as to slight or forget even the least important case entrusted to him. As a physician he was efficient and skill­ ful. and his kindness, sympathy and careful attention to every detail made him beloved in many a family into which lie brought courage and hope in times of sorest trial. His love for na­ ture. his delight in flowers, his keen appreciation of what is most beautiful in art and literature made him a wel­ come presence to all who ever had an oppoi tunity of conversing with him. Although only those most intimate­ ly acquainted with him knew it, his health for the past two years was far from good. No serious danger, how- I ever, was feared until about two wee. ago when he was striken with par­ alysis. Dfs. Willoughby and Mallory of this place add Dr. B. L. Riordan of Toronto, were in attendance. He was taken to the Grace hospital. Toronto, where he received the best treat­ ment < hat human skill could command A consultation was hold with Dr. Riordan, Dr. Jas ThorUhru, Dr. Caven and Dr J. D.Thorburn. Efforts,how­ ever, were unavailing. On Friday, Dec. 14th, be entered into rest. He was in the fifty-ninth year of his age, and his decease is mourned by a very large circle of friends and rel­ atives, among whom are his two brothers, Dr. Jas. Thorburn, of Tor­ onto, and David T. Thorburn,of Ogden, Utah, and four sisters, Mrs. Craigie,of Niagara Falls South ; Mrs. John Sy­ mons, of Toronto, and the Misses Jiate and Mary Thorburn, also of Toronto, The funeral took place on Saturday from Toronto to Stamford, near Ni­ agara, where the remains were interr­ ed in the family burying plot. Great regret in*felt that this community could not manifest its profound respect for the departed by attending the funeral. -4* A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ^ XMAS GIFTS. l I 1 Here Are a Few Suggestions in Our Christmas Advertisement Which May Prove a Help to You : Very soon you will be meeting your friends and wishing them a Merry Christmas. It is a time when good feeling and good wishes prevade the human race. We know it is a trying time for you, birt your affectionate hearts will not permit the day of gifts to come and go without the bestowal of some kind remembrance upon each of your dear ones, and for the purpose of making your selection easy and also to secure a share of your patronage, we place this advertisment before you, hoping that you may be able to pay us a visit and inspect our stock, which is very large and varied. Willing heads and willing hands have been busy making everything ready so as to make our stores pleasant for you to trade in. Come and see us and if we do not succeed in suiting you the fault will not be on account of our efforts. We may add that our line of Xmas Goods is very choice and select, and marked at prices to correspond with the extremly low prices in other lines offered in our great "Going West" Sale. Charmins Noveltii Linen Novelties, In Ladies' Linen, Lawn and lu lia Muslin Handkerchiefs, with handsome lace and embroidered edges--rare fle- signs--from 10c to 45c each. See our special at 10c. • Gloves for Presents. A useful gift for a lady, and one | that is always acceptable, is a pair of nice fitting Kid Gloves of good quality and up-to-date style. Such can be found at our store at 75c, $1.00 and $1.25 per pair. Perrin's make, best jn the world. Pretty and sensible presents can be i selected from our fine assortment of 1 Hem-Stitched, Drawn Work and Em- I broidered Effects in Five O'Clock Tea I Cloths, Mats, Centre Pieces, Side- 'f Board Covers, Dollies, Pillow Shams, I etc., etc. We are selling these cheap- I er than you can make them. Every Lady Has a weakness for fine Naperÿ. Our Xmas Display of Table Linens, Napkins, Doilies, Centre Pieces, etc., will please the most fastidious ; prices temptingly low. Japanese Silk Goods. Attractive Gold -- Embroidered Plano and Mantle Drapes, Chair Sash­ es and Table Covers, any of which will make a delightful gift for a small outlay. I Fur Goods For Presents. At this season nothing can be more j appropriate than a nice Storm Collar, I Caperine, Neck Ruff, Pair of Gaunt- | lets, Cap or Coat. A choice assort ment in Sable, Persian Lamb, Arctic I Seal, Beaver and Astrachan. Special cuts for Christtn's* selling. See our special choice in Mocha Driving Mitts àMH.25 per pair. Holiday Suspenders. Just lovely for Xmas gifts, in delicately embroidered satin and fancy weaves and in almost endless shades. Xmas Ties, Just the sweetest patterns and color ings and in the nobbiest shapes, these ties are in lovely cases for mailing or presentation. "Call Early." Gloves for Gifts It is safe to say that no such as­ sortment of glove newness and glove goodness ever entered this town be­ fore and so appropriate for Xmas presents. Scarfs. In plain and fancy silks with plain and quiltèd linings. Call and let hs show and explain their usefulness. Terms CashTORE OPEN EVERY NIGHT All(l OllC PriCC UUUUUHLL Ul 1U0» OolbOfllCi NEXT WEEK ^Highest Price fdr Dried Apples, Butte» and Eggs. STORE OPEN EVERY NIGHT NEXT wBeK. --Rooms To Let-In the Coy\ Block over Mr. A. S. Hinds' store, suitable for millinery or dressmaking Apply ttrMrs. R. Coyle, sr. \ I --Messrs. Dudley Bros, have open­ ed an oyster parlor in connection with their bakery. Oysters served at all hours. 1 ■--Found---Between Castleto 11 and Colborne, a Top Cover. The owner can have the same by proving proper­ ty and paying for this advertisement --In another column, Cheffiss an nounce that they have a large and varied assortment of goods suitable for the holiday trade which they are selling at very low rates. Their stock of Christmas gifts cannot fail to please. THE SOCIAL EVENING. But it can only be perfect with one's evening dress clean and complete. The finest costumes and most delicate laces and embroideries have special care if left at the works of R. Parker &. Co. dyers and cleaners, with agency at Griffis's Drug Store, Colborne. Messrs J. Itedfearn A Son have just received a car load of blacksmith's coal. --Artistic Christinas Gifts.--Mrs. Crowlc has for sajc, at the residence of Mrs. Gordon, Percy St., a number of artistic and useful articles suitable or Christ mas gifts. Among them are Address Books, Acquaintance Books, Silk Skein eases, Postal Card Chh<:w, Blotters, Calendars," Shaving-paper Pads, Laundry Lists, Photo F lames, Fable covers, etc. She also has a num­ ber of Water Colors and sketches that she is always pleased to show. PHOTOS! PHOTOS! FOR XMAS! Mr Brock will piwually beat his Photo Gallery, Donagliy Block, Col- borne the next two Saturdays from 9 a. m. to 5 p. in.. We strongly urge all who want the best work to come and sit between 10 a in. and 2 p. in. as the light is then the best. Now is your time to get Xmas Photos. BROCK & CO. Photographies, Trenton, Brighton and Colborne. Colborne Gallery open Saturdays Brighton " " Fridays. DU. A. W. CHASE'S DC CATARRH CURE... Is sent direct to the discard parts by the Improved Blow < r. Heals ihe ulcers, clears the air passages, stops droppings In th • throat and permanently cur» * Catarrh and 11 ay Fever. îMov r ' free. All dealers, or I>r. A XV ( b -- Medicine Co., Toronto and Huf. .da -- Mr. Will Edwards has opened a restaurant in the Reeve Block in the store formerly occupied by Mr. Ram­ say. Oysters served at all hours or sold by. the quart. --If you wish to renfember with pleasure the last Christinas of this century be at the Temperance Hall. Colborne, at 8 p. m. The young ladies and the young men's bible classes of the Methodist Sunday school are giving a stamp evening. In ad­ dition to the above a good program is being prepared. Admission 15 cents. Proceeds--Church building fund. ml Merchandise, EK-cf Hart's Store, Castleton. Scientific American Agency for rtlAOxi t.v> > , 'KSp DESIGN PAT TINTS* COPYRIGHT- , nto. For Information ai)'T froo II.uiilbooiv n*-- <o MUNN A CO., 36. Broadway, Ni'.v '• .ic. Oldest bureau for securing invents . <-n. Kvery patent taken out by us Is bn i : >u > • the public by a notice given free ol'chu.go i '■ i rieutific Largest circulation of any sHentlfle paner In thn I'url'l. Splendidly illustrated. No intelligent #mu slioMid bo withou^t. Weekly, tt.T.OOa rear; $1.50 six months. XTblress, MUNN & (XX., Publishers, 361 Broadway. New York City. GOODS AT YOUR OWN PRICE. Commencing Tuesday, Dec. 4th, and continuing until further notice, we will sell on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights of each week, all of our stock of General Merchandise, to the highest bidder without reserve, consist­ ing of Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, .Shoes, Ready- Made Clothing, Crockery, Wall Paper, • and in act everything found in a first-class stock. These goods are all new as Mr. Hart has only been in business about ten months. TERMS CASH. « 1 O. S. Moore, - Auctioneer. Î NOW FOR CHRISTMAS. * " " l " The best time to buy your selections for Christmas is at present. We can attend to all orders much better than when the great rush comes on. Our Stock this season is the most complete ever seen in Colborne. It never was as attractive before, Our Quality is the Best, Our Designs are the Latest, Our Prices cannot be Undersold. » Here are a few suggestions : Watches, Chains, Rings, Stick Pins Cuff Links Cuff Buttons, Collar Buttons, Sterling Silver, Nail Files Button Hooks, Glove Buttoners, Brushes, Combs, Mirrors, Ebony Articles Galore, Fountain Pens, Gold Pens, Scissors, Bonnett Dusters, Puff Boxes, Seals, Paper Kmve , Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes, Coffee Spoons, , All Kinds Silverware, Stationery, Spectacles, Xmas Cards, Calendars, Fancy Goods, Etc., Etc. OUR STOCK WILL BE AT ITS BEST FMIS WEEK. H. J. MAYtiEW, Jeweller. *************************** V u____