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" Alasl" said Valentine, “ there are two chances to one against me. How -cruel you are, my darling l " “Well,” said the countess. “ if I marry you I can at least lay the blame ~on Fate." The young man hesitated a long time. His hand wandered from drawer to 'drawer, not venturing to touch any, and his heart sank with the fear of choosing wrongly. At last be shut his eyes and ..opened a drawer at hazard. .Oh, rapture! the little piece of pink ‘paper. when unfolded, disclosed to his glad eyes the exquisite word “ Yes." In ecstasy he clasped the blushing Madeâ€" line in his arms and covered her face with kisses. She did not deny him. Valentine, being but a bashful swain, never knew that he had bucked ‘up agninht a foregone conclusion. The three drawers that had held his cards \of fate had been “ stacked.”â€"â€"C’ollier's 2Weekly. 0. In a Boston Primary School. “ What are the inhabitants of the ‘Sulu archipelago called? " “ There is no specific name for them,” replied the little Boston boy. “They may be classified perhaps under the gen- eral name of fish. There are sharks, flying fish and others, with tortoises or turtles of various kinds, which, however, are not fish, but”â€" “ What are you talking about, Ticklo~ Well ? I am asking you about the in- .habitants of the Sulu islands.” “ I beg your pardon. You asked me about the inhabitants of the Sulu archi- pelago I assume that everybody knows an archipelago is merely a sea or a body of water interspersed with islands.”â€" (‘hicugo Tribune. 0*. It Made a Difference. Applicant For Life Insuranceâ€"I’m ..going down to South Africa to take a hand in the scrap and want to get my life insured. Can I ? D'Ianagerâ€"Uertainly. Which side are you going with? _Applieant (cautiously)â€"None of your business. Managerâ€"But it is my business. We’ll charge you just twice as much if you are going tojoin the English forces. Ste ?â€"Dctroit Free Press. I.. A Lucky Fellow. Mrs. Jinksâ€"What do you think ? A ' thief shot at Mrs. Bingle while she wa~ :sitting in her room, and the bullet went fin a ball of yarn which she was winding. Mr. Jinksâ€"Well, well l lucky fellow, isn’t he ? Mrs. Jinksâ€"ch, indeed! He has a wife who darns stockingsâ€"New York .Weekly. 1‘ ¢â€"â€"â€"..___._.. When a Man Sp‘eake 'First. “ I suppose we ought to have the ‘house painted this spring ," said Mr. Greenough. “ Have you enough money put by to have it done 7" his wife asked. “Yes,” he said, pleased at the inter- est she took in the matter. “ I’ve been laying away a little every month for it. and when I counted up the other night I found that the fund amounted to something like $250." “ Oh. George.” she exclaimed, “ that will be just enoush to buy a lovely dia- mond I was looking at yesterday l Dia- monds are going up on account of the war in Africa. Paint isn’t.” Then he began Wondering why man was ovcrblessed with the gift of speech, anywayâ€"Chicago Times-Herald. Why the Painter Hurried. â€".- The Irishman was painting his barn. and he was lmrrying his work with all his strength and speed, says the Utica 0 surver' “ What are you in such a hurry for, Murphy ? " asked a spectator. “ Sure, I want. to get through before me paint runs out,” was the reply. 0. “You are wasting your time, old man," said Ted to George. “You’re «courting the wrong girl." “No, she’s the right girl. The notable is that I’m the wrong man." FENELON FALLS MARKETS. Reported by the North Star Roller Hill 00. Fenelon Falls, Friday, April 13th 1900 Wheat.Scotch or Fife .... 66 to 6'3 Wheat,fall, per bushel.... 65 67 Wheat, spring .... .... 66 63 Barley, per bushel.... .... 38 4 Buckwheat “ .... .. . . 40 45 Oats, “ .... .... 26 27 Pense, ‘ .... .... 58 60 Rye, “ 47 4s Potatoes, “ .... .... 25 30 VButter,per1b............ 15 16 Eggs,per doze-n.......... 10. l1 Hamper ton...... . 5.00 e 50 Hides ..... . ...... ...... 6.50 7.50 Hogs (live) .. 5.25 5.75 Hogs (Dressed) . 5.00 6 00 Beef ...... 5.50 6.00 Sheepskins.............. 50 90 Wool 16 13 Flour, Silver Leaf .. 1.90 2.10 Flour, Victoria 1.80 2.00 Flour, Family, Clipper.... 1.60 1.80 Bran, per 100 lbs ...... n . 75 85 Shorts, “ “ ......... 85 93 Mixed Chop “ .. .. . ... . 1.00 1.10 Boats for Sale. The undersigned has a number of new and second-hand Canoes and Skiffs, which he will sell cheap. Also ours and paddles. Curved work a Specialty. For particulars apply to E. W. GLASPELL, 4-8. Rosednle P. O, AUCTION SALE â€"-IN THEâ€"â€" TOWNSHIP of SOMERVILLE, in the County of Victoria. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in o. mortgage which will be produced at the time of sale, there will be offered for sale. by Public Auction, by Mr. A. C. Gra- ham, auctioneer, at the Pattie House, in the Village of Coboconk, in the County of Victoria, on Thursday, the 26th Day of April, 1900, at 12 30 o'clock p. m., the following prop- erty, being the south half of lot number twenty-one in the fourth concesdon of the said township of Somerville, containing one hundred acres, more or less. Upon this property are n. log house about 20 by 24, n. log barn about 34 by 48, a. shed for cattle and a. horse stable. About 36 acres are fit for cultivation; the balance is in wood. Au everliving spring of water is said to be on the place, and a. good school near by. The property is about four miles from Coboconk, five miles from Burnt River, and ten miles from Fenelon Falls. Terms of Salterâ€"Ten per cent. on the day of sale; thirty per cent. more on the 26th day of May next, and the balance on the 26th day of May, 1905, with interest thereon yearly at six per cent. per annum. The vendors hnvearescrved bid. Other terms and conditions of sale will be made known at the time of sale, or can in the meantime be ascertained from the auction- eer or from the undersigned vendor‘s solic- itors. Dated this 22nd day of March, 1900. HOSKIN, OGDEN 8: HOSKIN, 23 Toronto street, Toronto, 7-4. Vendor’s Solicitors. Dr.T. P. McCULLOUGH, Specialist, EYE, EAR, NOSE and THROAT. Will visit Simpson House, Lindsay, every Wednesday Hours, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Consultations, eye, ear, nose and throat. Peterborough, corner George and Murray streets. Britten Binglc is a l RINGS. We have a very complete and at- tractive variety of new styles in gem rings which you should seeâ€"if you are interested in rings. Theyuare made for Engagement, Birthday, or other l’rrsentatlons. Get acquainted with our Rings. Britten Bras, LENDER”. v NEWSON’S HARNESS SHQ Harness of all kinds made to order on shortest notice. w Repairing a Specialty. Agent for Pianos and Organs MILLINERY PENNG COMMENCING ‘ APRIL Till, _ AND FOLLOWING DAYS. EVERYBODY WELCOME. new nn‘Esthwncf ESTABLISHMENT. Mrs. MacDougall, having secured the services of Miss Brooks, a first-class dressmaker from Detroit, is now pre- pared to execute all orders for Dress and Mantle Making and Ladies’ Tailoring on the shortest notice and at rea- sonable prices. Entrance through the store. W Apprentices wanted at once. Just Arrived 1 AT THE " Oldest Stand. A fine stock of Dress Goods, Ribbons and Dress Trimmings, in the latest styles. L@@ A large assortment of Belfast Table Lin- ens that are worth seeing. Just the thing for wedding presents. ‘ w. CAMPBELL. same. GRO SERIES DEPARTMENT. We desire to call your attention to the following line ot goods, just received: - Choice Cleaned Currants; Choice Seeded Raisins, one pound packages (East Brand) ; Fine Filinted urrants ; Selected Valencia Raisins; Sultana Raisins. A full stock of Crosse & Blackwell’s Peels; Softâ€"shell Almonds; Shelled Grenoble Wal- nuts; Shelled Almonds. CROCKERY DEPARTMENT. Toilet and Dinner Sets. For the next two weeks we will offer special value in these goods; also a large stock of Fancy Goods, Lamps etc. , BOOT AND SHOE DEPARTMENT. ‘ A full line of the best. goods and latest styles money can pay. READY-MADE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Call and see our Men’s, Youths’ and Boys’ Suits, also a nice line of Ulsters and Overcoats. These are only a few of the lines of new goods just placed in stock. You are invited to take a. close look through the stocks and compare prices whether you buy or not. Our 250. Tea is immense value. JCS. , MFAfiEtA-ND. DIRECTORY. SOCIETIES. NIGHTS OF TENTED MACCABEES I Diamond ’l‘eut No. 208. Meets in the True Blue hall in McArthur’s Block on the first and third Tucsdnyin each month. Cir/ts. Wise, Com. C W. Bunnorss, R. K. ____._____â€"â€"._ D, APLE LEAF TRUE BLUE LODGE No 42. Regular meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday in each month. Hall in McArthur’s Block. J. A. Pentium, W. M. F. Metcnlfe, D. M J. S‘rsvsxs, Rec-Secretary ANADIAN ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS Trent Valley Lodge No. 71. Meet in the Orange hall on Francis street west on the first and third Mondays in each month R. M. Mason, N G. J. F. VARCOE, Sec. 0. L. No. 996. MEET IN THE ORANGE . hall on Fruncis~St. Weston the second Tuesday in every month. J. J. Nuvrsox, W. M. J. M. MARSHALL, Rec~Sec. NDEPENDENT ORDER of FORESTERS. Court Phoenix No.182. Meet on the last Monday of each month, in the True Blue hall in McArthur’s Block. . V R. Doormn'rr, Chief Ranger. SAMUEL ELLi-mr, R. S. ‘lANADIAN HOME CIRCLES. FENE LON Falls Circle No. .127, meets in the True Blue hall in McArthur’s Block the first Wednesday in every month. ’ P. C. Burinsss, Leader. R. B. Srnvnsrsu, Secretary. F. AND A. M., G. R. C. THE SPRY . Lodge No.406. Meets on the first Wednesday ofench month,on or before the full of the moon, in the lodge room in Cunningham’s Block. H. H. GRAHAM, W. M. Rev. W. Fanncoam, Secretary Fen Ba 3 We haveijust received a few imported Japanese Fern Bails. These are composed of certain Jap- anese fern roots, and only require to be hung up and kept moistened to pro- duce a lovely hanging basket of ferns. (inly 500. Each. It‘ desired, one ball can be cut to make two baskets. Robson’s Drug Store. SECOND DIVISION COURT â€"or Tun- County of Victoria. The next sittings of the above Court will be held in Dickson’s hall, Fenelon Falls, ON MONDAY, APRIL 23rd, 1900, commencing at 1 o’clock in the afternoon Thursday, April 12th, will be the last day of service on defendants residing in this county. Defendants living in other coun- ties must be served on or before April 7th S. NEVISON, E. D.HAND, Bailiff. Clerk. Fenclou Falls, Jnn’y 18th, 1900. .__._â€"â€"_ M . Good 4 ‘ J Furniture Is always cheap'furniture in the long run. Looks better. Wean better. Gives better satisfaction. I have the best and largest stock of furniture of all kinds, from the best manufacturers in the province, consisting of -â€"DINING ROOM FURNITURE â€"-BEDROOM SETS â€"EASY CHAIRS, â€"â€"ROCKERS, â€"LUUNGES, â€"â€"SIDEBOARDS. _srnINGs AND MATTRASSHS, â€"KI’l‘CHEN FURNITURE (all kinds) and prices are aivay down. Repairing and all ordered work promptly attended to. W Undertaking in all its branches. L. DEYMAN. nun 81118. First class work at moderate prices a, the GAZETTE ofice ' " Feuelon Falls. ’ A, good stock or'cntg. M .«._.â€"__.~_,mw________fi_ V . : a~U'\)\.‘Nr fear-gavnA-nany“? , ._ _. ., v ~ an x. i l l '