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[or t! fives Pric suns tot} S: by A There are few more disheartening operations for a. citizen of this town‘ things as they now exist. Although: the expenditure every year is extreme- ‘ 1y heavy, the whole general appearance of the street would indicate that either incompetence or dishonesty is practi- cally thwarting our progress. For one to walk along the streets anywhere off Kent and note their natural advantag- es and see the abominable condition of the roadway, will rouse sentiments that are more suitable for a week-day than the Sabbath. Many as fine streets as are in the province are without a vestige of gravel and not as passible as the average ploughed field. To avoid being engulfed during the muddy season loads have been hauled on the sides until the mud stretches from sidew-zlk to sidewalk and now when dry locks as if an earthquake had inst passed along. As a result the road is not fit for anything else to travel on. From the head of William-st. north to the station is as fine a s‘.0pe as Yonge-st, ‘ Toronto, and with a proper roadway would be a pride to the town. Stand On Cambridge-st. and look east on Russel. Where will you find a more beautiful avenue or a more villainous road? A handsome town is scarred and blotched all over with these evidences of civic slovonliness. The effect on people living here is demoralizing, and the impression formed on visitors makes us doubly cursed. Meantime there 13 little in our council reports. but endless tales of bickering person- alities and senile rag-chewing. It is a wonder the mayor does not become nauseated at the condition of things and resign on the spot. The insufi'er- oble egoism and Bombasb 0t some councillors is 3 severe stain on a. long snfl'ering public. From _irregularities in finance we are now free, but until the discussion of public matters at: the council board tskes on a. higher 3nd more deliberstive (one we as without Educotional Associution in Toronto ouWedneodoy night and fignnbivoly spenking g-ve than the no. He told them that as teachers they should flee to it that. the language they taught their pupils was the English language, on! not the language of. Ontario. If 3g: PROF. CLARKE addressed the Ontario Spring and Summr‘r Shirts All-Wool Underwear, 49c.; MEN’S NEW SPRING SACQUE SUITS, Regular Price $7.50 to $12 95 $5.00 Broken lots and sizes left after the big Easter rush â€"Scotch and English Tweeds and cheviots, serges, cassimeres, latest patterns, and colorings, dark, light, medium shades, complete assortment of sizes, 35 to 44. Not a suit in the lot worth less than $7.5oâ€"many of them marked.$Io and $12 95. l MEN’S NEW SPRING SUITS, Regular Price $6.75 to $850 On Sale Saturday, strictly new and ex sacque style, for spring wear, stylish, dun serviceable Canadian and English Tweeds: of pleasing patterns, cut and tailored ll fashions’ sizes 3 5 to 44. Editoral Notes The Town who grasp the opportunity. Public approval so far has be< to stand behind us. . satisfied and delighted patrons Ammno shops of the two Men’s Clothi £13.. m Toronto ‘, strictly new and exclusive Business Suits, :7 wear, stylish, durable, natty, made of 31d English Tweeds, splendid assortment cut and tailored in the most approved 29c., worth double ; All-Wool Sox, Ioc.1 les in Silk and Satin Neckwear at 10 the sheakels. Remember you can Shirts and Drawers, r, 49c.; all the latCSL sty ever the language of Ontario has been exhibited in all its characteristic de- velopment it had been so exhibited at that meeting of the Ontario Education 31 Association. THE Bobcaygeon Independent is greatly disturbed because no one has preached a. sermon on peace. Will some minister kindly deliver a. dis- course on that subject and set the gentle creature at rest- Keep April 29th for the last lecture in the Collegiate lectuxe course. Mr. H. A. Powell. M A., M.P., for Westmoreland, N.B., will lecture on the intensely ihtetesting and patrio- nv~~â€"-v -._ -V-‘_, tic subject. of “ Canada’s Nationai Develop ment.” â€"M. O’Halloran's horse dashed out of the lane at the rear of his shop on Thurs- day morning and struck the sidewalk on Kent-st. where it went through the harness and was caught in the post oflioe yard. Results: A broken shaft and Whittle-tree and a. badly scared wheelman. â€"Mr. Iames McGahey of Emily had his team tied at the Sadler, Dundas Flavelle Bros’. mill last Saturday eVening. When the whistle blew for six it scared the horses and they broke loose and rushed out of the yard to Kent-st. In collision with a post they broke the double-tree and got clear of_ the wagon. Near the Separate school they collided with Spratt Killen’s delivery rig with such force that one at them was thrown to the ground. Other than slight cuts to that animal no } damage was done. â€"Mr. and Mrs. Geo Wynn of Emily visited town on Friday evening last for the purpose of making necessary purchases. .l‘hey put their fine team 0 bays in the Benson house shed. About nine o’clock after their their business was completed they roceeded to make a start for home. Mr. ynn untied the horses and got km the wagon with the intention of backing the annimals out, but in some way or other the lines became fastened under the tongue and he lost control of them. In- stead of backing straight out the horses turned sharp around. and a beam striking Mr. Wynn on the shoulder he was brushed 03 the seat and thrown tothe ground, the lines dropping from his grasp. The animals realizing that they werefree, made a wild dash out otthe yard and on reachinggent-stt‘at D: 85?. Bros’. j_-_n. “u“ v nvwvâ€" _v__- corner, they collided with the hydran breaking the tongue into three pieces on freeing them from the rig. They rsn down York to Russell-st... end were finally sto ped near the river little the worse for t eir impromptu race. Mr. and Mrs. W secured a livery rig end drove home, wing the team an wsgon in town for necessary repairs. Vamcy for two lady boarders. Apply to rs. I. L. PERKINS, 8 Peel-st, 14-4. â€"Ladios’ shirt waistsâ€"a (rand col- lection of new styles in new damn: of muslin and cambricâ€"SOc, 75:. $1.00. 81 25 and $1.50. A few only of Int seasons left over, prunes were 81 to $2. we mark them all one price, 50¢ each. BOARDERS WANTED 1‘ H8 LASI‘ LECTURE a. surcursa sons. RUNAWAYS is for those who crack the shell. $3.75 clothing shops PARASOLS Our range is complete with the best qualities that cash can command. Prices range by 25c stages tram 50c to $3. J. SUTCLIFFE SONS. TO BUfiEfiMAKBRs _â€" Just received, at THE W'ATCHMAN office; Vegetable Parchment Paper for wrapping butter in. Cheap, handy and cleanly. In quantities to suit purchasers. â€"â€"Rcv. Ias. Barber, who is supplying in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian pulpit, pregchcd at both services last Sunday and made a most favorable impression. - n 0‘ . ‘- .‘ , lu'vluu- ""l’"""â€" â€"â€"The service in the Cambridge st. Metho- dist on Sunday evening was quite out of the ordinary. An announcement that the Rines brothers would sing increased the usually large congregation and they had the further treat of hearing Miss Oliver who stayed in town over Sunday. Her selection was Ian Maclaren’s “My Mother’s Sermon,” and for twenty-five minutes held the closest attention of the audience. The Rina brothers singlng was also much appreciated. --A very pretty Easter wedding took place i on Monday, April 11th. at “Spring Brook Farm,” Hartley. the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Manning, when their eldest daughter Susie L. was united in marriage to Mr. John T. Clark of Cambray. At seven o’clock p.m. the bridegroom entered the parlor, in company with his brother Mr. Wm. Clark, and Mr. John Ward of Uxbridge, cousin of the bride, to the stirring peals oi the wedding march played by Mr. Geo. W. Manning. Immediately following came the bride, accompanied by her four sisters, Misses Kate and Ethel, acting as brides- maids, and Misses Libbie and Alberta, as maids of honor. The bride, given away by her father, looked handsome in a dress 0! cream figured mshmere, trimmed with pearl trimming, a beautiful veil trimmed with orange blossoms and carrying in her hand a boquet of Easter lilies and roses. The first bridesmaid wore a dress similar to the bride’s and the second’s was a cream cashmere with trimmings to match, and both carried boquets of pink roses. The maids of honor were attired in cream cashmere trimmed with pink silk and ribbon. Miss Alberta, as second maid of honor, carried a neat little basket adorned with apple-blossoms and roses: among which nestled the marriage ring and at the right moment presented it to the bride. groom with becoming grace and elegance. The interesting ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Real of Woodville wasted by Rev. Mr. Snowdon of Cambray and Rev. Mr; Morgan of Thornhill. At the conclusion of the ceremony and the many congratulations extended all repaired to the dining room, neatly decorated for the occasion, and 001: of a most appetising wedding tea. one hundred and fifty guests present being served. The whole ambly gave itself over to an evening’s amusement consis‘tgn'g of music, sing- ” 7 A lif--.‘ Al most thpy end prosperous We in their new home, west of Cunbuy; The presents were very handsome and nnmemus. showing the esteem in which the bride is held by a large circle of kill!!- ""“"‘b'â€"â€""‘â€"'â€"‘ v~ 7 7 â€" v _ ingand varinugama. MLGeo. Wudof Uxbfidge pleased the company as a clarionet plant and kindly responded to enema. The bride wuthetecipientgt mn‘ny handsome far has been the outcome of this sale, and if we have not 'Ne have put more rehind us. T hat’s the way to do it. . of the two counties. 'l'hxs proves that the publlc have an CHURCH CRIMES HYMENEAL THE WATCHMAN. LINDSAY. THURSDA! APRIL 218T: MEN’S NEW SPRING SUITS, Actual Value $10.00 Single and double-breasted styles, now snaaes arm (:1 in imported and domestic tweeds and cheviots, also bl wool cheviots, cut, tailored and finished in the finest possible, sizes 35 to 4.4. Single-breasted sacque style -new spring effects in English tweeds, gun club checks, invisible plaids, over-checks, pin-head and plain patterns, Italian or farmer satin linings, cut and tailor- ed in the latest approved fashion, sizes 3 5 to 44. MEN’S HIGH GRADE SPRING SUITS. I‘V’I at 10c,, 15c. and 25c., for 25c,, 35c. at .u can make money by trading with us [Tun Wucum invites its realm to hsnd in my Item- oI n person-l nature for thin column. H1011 lnvo my (fiends flopping with you or tel: vol tboont jot dowu the pt‘ticuluo mud pond to this 015cc. or ring up telephone No. 97.] â€"Dr. Will Yeo is spending his holidays under the parental roof at Little Britain. -â€"Miss Annie Bowen spent her Easter vaca- tion with friends in Toronto. â€"Miss Amy Armour, teacher at Almonte, spent the Easter holidays in town. â€"â€"Miss Gilbert is visiting her cousin, Miss B. Bowes, Waverley-ave. â€"-Miss Eva Miskelley of Smith’s Falls is spending a few days with Mrs. John Hore, Victoria ave. ' â€"Miss A. I. Smith is spending a few weeks with friends in Toronto. _â€"Mr. A. F. Barr, resident master at Bishop Rndley college, St. Cathatines, Spent the Easter vacation in town. -â€"Mi<s Vera Dyer of William-st. north re- turned on Saturday from visiting her friend Miss Woonard at Dunsford. â€"Mr. and Mrs. Iohn Dorgan and family left for Buffalo Monday morning, where they will reside in tuture. â€"Mr. C. H. Block. G T.R. brakeman, has removed his family from Midlaud to Lind- say, and mu reside on Glenelg-st. --Mr. John O’Keefe left last week for Collingwood, where he has secured a situa- tion. â€"Miss Gussie Fee, who spent the winter In Chicago with her sister, Mrs. R. Smith, re- turned to town this week. â€"‘-Mr. John Connolly, jr , of Ops, who has been undergoing treatment at St. Michael’s hospital, Toronto, for several weeks, returned home last week much improved in health. â€"Mr. Geo. Clarke of the Trent Valley canal staff at Victoria Road was in town Saturday. Active operauons on that section of the canal will commence at once. â€"Mrs. Andrew Madison of Waneta, Yale, B. C., is on a visit to her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. B O’Brien‘of Cameron, after anabsence of eight years. â€"Rev. I. L Murray of Kincardine, for- merly of Woodville, teoeived the degtee of D.D. at the Presbyterian college, Manual. last week. â€"Mr. J. W. Logan, chairman of the board of edncuuon, city of London, who has been attending the Ontario Educational Association, held in Toronto 12th, 13th and 14th inst., is spending a few days in town with his brother, Mr. W. W. Imam -â€"For the position on the Aurora high school i staff rendered vacant by the resignation of Miss Jessie White, the board received thirty- one applications. Miss M. C. Mills, a. gndn- ute of Queen’s university, Kingston, sad a. resident of Lindsay, was unsnimously selected by the board to fill the vacancy. â€"uiss AlieeB. Gosssge, sister of Mr. C. A. Gossege. s few yenrs ago teller in the Dominion Bank here, was married on the nth inst. to Mr. J. S. Brierley, editor of the Mon- treal Herald. Mrs. Brierley is well known to msuy at our citizens. she bovine visited friends here on several oeasions. â€"â€"Mr. Thus. Robertson, the lnr presi- dent of the Victoris County cm Bond, gsve Tm: WATCHMAN s friendly all the other ‘dsy and discussed theeheereqnestion. Mr. Robertson sated that in view at the {set thst theremshesvysu lyotcheese in the old country. Csnsdian ' en should not rush the season. and thus prevent the market lrom ‘hsving an opportunity to right itself. 7 He breasted styles, ncw shades and colofings, tic tweeds and cheviots, also black all- PERSONAL : have not shown that this unapproachable sale is a > ut more clothing on the backs of Lindsay men a .4 ic have an abiding confidence in our announcements. DBAWERS ............ te Shirts, re-inforced back and front, 29c., White Dress Shirts, 39c., Men’s Light Weigh: and 50c. goods outsxde of our store. Now is the time to buy. Now is the time to pick up 15, as well as on your farm or other avocations. $6.50 $8.00 thought it would be better if all butter cream- eries were kept running until the prices for cheese looked up a. trifle, and in sections where there are no creameries he would advise not starting the cheese factories until well on in May. Due notice will be given of the first cheese board meeting. â€"’Mrs. (Dr.) Burrows, who has been visit- ing Ottawa and Montreal friends {or several weeks past, returned last Friday. While in Ottawa she was the guest of Mrs. Clifford Sifton, Dr. Bunows’ neice. At Montreal several former residents of Lindsay were visited, including Mrs. C. E. L. Porteous and The Ontario department of agriculture has issued a circular warning farmers and cream- ery men against the use of "preservatives” in butter-making. The British authorities, the circular states, are becoming alarmed at the increased use of these “preservatives” in some of the countries shipping to England, and are now promising to exclude all butter in which traces of them are found. Nearly all the “preservatives” are mixtures of boracic acid, and “preservalene.” “preservazure,” “pre- servitas" are favorite names for them. But- ter to which anything but common salt has been added is considered adulterated, and for the sake of Canada’s growing butter industry the department urges the avoidance and dis- couragement of all “preservatives.” DANGER 0F BUTTER PRESERVATIVES THE WRIST CLUB BALL AT KIRKFIELD The be.“ given by the Kirkfield whist club in the town hall, in that vullage, on Friday, the 15th inst, was a. successful and pretty afiair. The club spared ‘neither trouble ngr expense in beautifying and decorating the hall. Red and white bunting hung from the centre to the corners and draped the walls in graceful folds ; beautiful plants and pretty lamp shades lent a charming eflcct to the scene. The stage was fitted up as a cosy corner tor guests who did not care to dance. Excellent music was provided by 9. Lindsay orchestra. while} Mr. Nevison of Fenelon Falls acted as floor1 manager, to the satisfaction of the many dancers. A number of guests were present from Beaverton. Some of the dresses worn by the ladies were very pretty. Noticeable among them was a cream silk and chiffon worn by Miss Tisdale ot Beaverton. Miss Watson of the same place wore a crimson cre n with poppies in the hair. Mrss A. C. ‘Mcggenzie, a handsome white silk gown with tpearls. Mrs. McFadyen, black silk crepon ‘with lace. Miss Fraser, e green orbandy land pink roses Miss va Fraser, white cashmere with silk bodice, Mrs. Mosgrove, a dainty dress of pale mauve organdy, trimmed with black velvet bebe ribbon, with roses in her hair. Miss Wheeler, anex uisite Parisian wn of blue and white silk wi 'sash. Mrs. obertson looked charming in black silk with an over dress of lace and jet, crimson roses in the hair. ’Mrs. Dr. Wood, black sill: and lace- Miss Munro wore one of the prettiest dresses noticeable; a cream fabric of soft texture trimmed with tiny ruchings of palest blue chiffon and blue ribbon sash. Miss.A. Munro, a black and white check with chiffon trim " Miss IIch n, blue and white silk, Miss Campbell, w_'te cashmere with white gown, silk trimmings. Miss Perry, white wise muslin with blue ribbon Miss Amy Wood, white «dance, with pink ribbons. Miss Mackenzij, pale green organdy ribbon sashes and looked and and dnmnmg as they always do. , 1113!)an the Wonderful Cheap Man, during '. 1898 â€"65 of thoee AlloWool Tweed Suits, single-breasted, pleated costs in small checks and plain, dark patterns, in sizes 22 to 27. regular $2.50, now ..................................... â€"Black Linn-e at 20:: a ynrd ; Black Figured at 25c and 35c, Special. The leteet Sailor Salt of the season, made of indigo blue serge. trimmed in the newest denim, with gold colored braid, fitted with sill: bow-tie, lenyerd and whistle, eizm 20 to 26, regular “10081.75, now...... ....... ..................... â€"Ste9.mloom 5c 3 BOY’S 2-PIECE DOUBLE-BREASTED SUITS Made of the latest styles of Scotch and English tweede, in plaids. over checks and mixturoe. lined with best Italian cloth and extn pair of pants to much, if decked. sizes 25 to 28. reenlar 3 price 84 75, now .......... . ....... . .......... . .......... KERR (30., MEN’S and BOYS’ BOOTS. TRUNKS and VALISES. Will You Join the Arm PRINTS 35 5c 3 yard. 32 inchea in width, cheap at 125:. Our price. while the lot lasta. 10c. DRESS GOODS at 12%, 15c and 25c; they are gocd, and worth more ’Ladiea’ Stockings at 10c, 12§c, 150 250; the kind you want. goot‘ .le is a grand succe§s, we’}l offer upwards of 31cm men and boys durmg thls sale than the combine money. wear. BOY’S BLOUSE SAILOR SUITS BOY’S 2-PIECE SUITS or Customers who come to NEILL’S SHOE STORE ...... to buy their Boots and Shoes...... â€"-Men'. Bnfl Balmorals, $1.25, 31:40:31,130, s1 65. â€"Men’IBufi'Co d$l.35md 81.50 50. ~Mon’: Dong oh 'Shoe, $1. 20. $1.35, $1.45 and'sl- â€"Hon’| Tu: gam! Chocolate Malice Boots, 51 75, $2.00, 23‘ â€"Boya' But! hoe Boots. 95°. 31.10, 81 25. ““5. n . Boyc’ ChooohteIaoeBoon. 30¢ xtn fine $1.45. ~Yauttn' onoeom. hoe Boon, am an. $1.20 .nd $1.30- â€"Wo an the SLATER BOOTS man odcn a if you mnt ' good pd: they no the beutto tobny. â€"Wo sell them 3?”.00, “1”,“.00. Cad! sud see 1130““ OUR MOTTOâ€"I ROB T. NEILL; ,,Boy’s Clothing. . Specials ! to â€"Window Shades, Roller. -â€"MIEN’S HATS it 50:, 750, $101, to $250; they are right in! and price. Towelllngu. speck], 1cm White Bed Spreads at 60c. You are cordially invited toull I?“ our stock, compare prices ‘9“ will decide in our favour ever! * 1, Cash. Smtll Profifl. to Eyerybody. T’fi‘f‘f’f $1.25 OPPOSITE m POSIOPFIC‘ Kent Street. 3.75 1.75 Prism Brand nixed Paint