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OS. ade. 222.07; Kindergarten Concert. Our citizens will no doubt hberally patronize the Kindergarten concert in aid of St. Paul's Church organ fund, in the Opera house, on the evening of Friday 3131; inst. A class of 60 pupils have been train- ing for three months under Mrs. J. D. MacMurchy for the occasion. Several tableaux will be ‘ ‘preiented: . A? class of - LSL,_L - Lakllhuu“ v. _ ~vou ng ladies froixi tfie Collegiate Institute will also give an gxhlbition of fancy drill and ,-L -_____ ____ " L13 (11‘7V a. v v vwâ€" v“ ,7 marching, calisthenics, and club-swinging. As there is a general desire that the Kindergarten system should be established in our town, the efforts that are being made to encour the idea. should be cordially supporte , and as the class that will give an exhibition on Friday Slst inst. is composed of pupils of all denominations, their entertainment should be most liber- ally patronized. Auctio 1 Sale Of household furniture at the residence of w. E. Murphy, op ite Dr. Coulter’s, Russell Street, on . une 6th at 1 o’clock I). m. J as. H. Lennon, Auctioneer.-l7â€"3t. The Street and Bridge Committee of this year are evidently exercising a. good deal of care and judrrment to avoid expenditure except, where $301111:er neccessary. This is quite right. We would suggest with a. view to future economy that the boards of all sidewalks 4 feet: wide and over be laid crossways and _not lengthway§_as in the past; and also that the ground be plowed up and levelled before layin the walks. The practice of laying sidewa ks upon the natural surface of the ground, as has been done hgretofore, is certainly not the proper metho . The entertainment in the Opera House. Friday evening last, under the auspices of the )Iechanics‘ Institute was well attend- ed. Mrs. Scott-Siddons has now visited Lint’lfily several times. and each visit has made her a greater favorite than ever. On Friday evening Mrs. Siddons was at her best. and it is needless to say that the programme throughout was highly appre- ciated. As the announcement that the present- tour is a farewell one was al- together a mistake, the citizens of Lindsay may yet again have the pleasure of hearing Mrs. Scott-Siddons. ' The East Victoria Teachers’ Convention. held in the Union school building on Thursday and Friday of last week, was Well attended by the profession and the public. The programme comprised sub- Jecrs of importance in connection with school work, and the discussions which took place upon the papers read before the Convention, were both spirited and profit- aole. The entertainment in the opera house on the first evening under the auspices of the Convention was fairly well attended. Mr. R. Lewis, so well-known for years as the teacher of elocution in the Toronto Normal school, entertained his hearers for nearly two hours with readings from Shakespeare and other authors, which were highly appreciated. Mr. Lewis 18 now advanced in years, and has retired fl‘OIn active work, but is hale and hearty and full of sympathy for the work of the when _ The public are much indebted to Th. Lems for the entertainment given on ursday evlning last. Spring stables, chairs, lounge, Sideboards “(1 bureausat the Auction art-l4â€"4t The North West. We notice that attractive bills contain- in" cuts of the Colonist Sleeping Cars, which show a very comfortable means of traveling to the North West are being circulated. The C. P. R. certainly is not Behind m providing comfort for those who favor that line. The summer excursions are mix ertised for the 4th, 11th, and 18th, or In ze, with Tickets to Deloraine, 31005umin,Glenboro, and Satlcoats and re: urn for $28 and Calgary for $35, sleep- er included. T. C. Matchett, Agent. Of- fice in Petty’s Jewelry Store, Kent Street. Agent for the celebrated Uxbridge Organ and Mendelssohn Piano. Remember the place just opposite the New Post Office, Kent Street, Lindsay. 0. A. METHEBELL, Remember the 50. Wall Paper. Base Balls, Base Ball Bats, Base Ball Belts, Rubber Balls, Lacrosse Balls, Lacrosse Sticks, and everything in the sporting line. The largest and best stock always kept on hand. )Iv immense importations of AMERI- “my WALL PAPERS have arrived, and with my CANADIAN "and ENGLISH PAPERS will make my stock by along way the largest ever brought into Lindsay. Please call and see my prices in Wall Paper. I «an sell you nice paper for 5c. 3 Roll and upwards. East Victoria Teachers’ Convention. Now is the time to get your SPORTING SEASON. G.A.METHERELL’S Che Watchman. THURSDAY. MAY 23, 1889. Book and Stationery Store. Doings About Town. Bwsteads, Mattresses, Mrs. ScotbSlddons. Street and Bridges. ALL PAPER Brechin Mineral Water fox-sale at Higinbotham‘s drug store-l5â€"3t As a slight token of your services for us and our high esteem for you, we ask you to accept these glasses, trusting that you may realize the deep and sincere love we have for you, and While they may in some measure help your natural vision we pray our Heavenly Father that as you grow in vears, your sight, by faith may grow keener and keener enabling you to see more of the love and fullness of Jesus Christ and that you may be able to lead us still nearer to Him whom we all love and who died for us. ~ On behalf of the class To be a member of your class we have always felt it to be a profit and a pleasure to us. Your fervent love God that you are never ashamed to confess, your sound judgment and quick perceptions of the thoughts and feelings of others, with your joyousness asa christian. and not least your faithfulness and prom tness in at- tendance on these services, a I combine to make you a most efficient class leader, and We feel that you have indeed led us on toward God and Heaven. Reception and Presentation. Mrs. R. Easton who has long taken an active part in the religious services of the Methodist church was met with a pleasant surprise on her return from a prolonged visit to her daughter at Selkirk. About 24 members of her class on Tuesday last, after their usual devotional exercise in - vited her to a “5 o’clock tea” in the parlor of the church. There Mrs. Weldon pre- sented her with an‘afl'ectionately worded address giving expression to the senti- ments they all entertained towards her, at the same time on behalf of all the class Mrs. Herriman handed her an elegant pair of gold rimmed spectacles as a slight token of regard and esteem. Mrs. Easton who was quite taken by surprise made a very feeling and appropriate response. After which all enjoyed an hour or two of the pleasantries of the tea table chat. The following is the address : Lindsay, May 22nd, 1889. MRS EASZl ONâ€"Our dear sisterâ€"We the members of your class, feeling a desire to make some expression of the kindly es- teem we have for you as our leader, thought that us better time could be chosen than now, when you have returned to us after so long an absence, that we are pleased to welcome you to our midst again is thefeeling 01: each of our hearts. in uestion and as to his prospects we are of t e same opinion as our contem orary, but we were not aware and are de ighted in consequence to discover that the young gentleman has yet eighteen ears ahead of him before he comes of age. e is certainly a “17:31.17 wnnnnn nan" " lung-an ‘|n“‘w :n k:n at the residence of W. E. Murphy, opposite Dr. Coulter’s. Russell Street, on Thursday June 6th at 1 o’clock p. m. J as. Lennon, Auctioneer-1741:. It is difficult to understand the justice of the dismissal of Conductor Millage, and Driver Rogers who had charge of the lumber train at the time of the late ac- cident at Corbyville. From accounts it appears that the lumber train did not fol- low the passenger train for 40 minutes, after the latter had left the Station, and at the point where the accident occurred the train in front could not be seen more than 200 yards distant on account of the curve. The grade also would justify ad~ ditional speed at this point. Had the passenger train been going at the usual rate of speed of such trains, no accident would have occurred. Driver Rogers exhibited great courage in sticking to his post in face of such great danger, and we think that the dismissal of the train of- ficials under all the circumstances so far as they have come to light scarcely justifia- ble. Of course in face of the number of serious accidents lately on the G. T. R. more than ordinary caution should be ex- ercised by the management a“very young man,” being “only in his third year,” and we are very grateful to our contemporary for enlightening us on this point, as otherwise we would not have been able to fully appreciate the able discoursees of the young gentleman in question to which we had the pleasure of listening last week. at the Auction Mart is a. cracker for the money-14â€"-4t. affair, a good audience being in attendance. We need hardly say that Prof. Parker’s playing was fully appreciated, and those present manifested their pleasure by their applause. The singing of Mr. and Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Bates, Miss Jackson and Mr. S. Smyth was well received. The recitations by Mr. Simmons were of a high order and we hope to hear him on other occasions. He will prove a valuable addition to our young Peoples’ Literary gatherings. . A town contemperary amongst its usual length lists~of “personals" has an exceed- ing y attering one referring to a. young clergyman from a. neighboring village, as follows: “He is a very young man only in his third year; but he gives evidence of being soon one of the lights of Methodism.” As to the ability of the young clergyman The 13th annual Presbyterian Sabbath School Convention will be held in St. An- drew’s Church Lindsay, on Wednesday May 29th. The programme is a. lengthy one, and upon it are the names of several gentlemen who will deliver addresses, well~known for their ability in church 1york. A successful meeting may be looked or. The organ recital which took place in the Cambridge Street: Methodist Church, 02 .Mondax 13.3} was_ a} very sucqessful Bréfight Back, Chief Bell, arrived in Lindsay with his prisoner from Manitoba on Saturday last. The prisoner, A. B. Playfair, of Verulam, who is charged with forgery Was brought before the Magistrate on Monday, and on the evidence presented was committed for trial. MThe Lindsa District meeting of the Methodist bogy commenced yesterday. All the clergymen of the district are in attendance. The session lasts until this evening. Youthful Clerical Precocity. Remember the Auction Sale Sabbath School Cénvention. The Corbyville Accident, That $18;00 Bedroom Set Organ Recital, District Meeting Eliza. B. Weldon. THE WATCHMAN, LINDSAY, THURSDAY, MAY 23, t889. are now displaying all the new- est goods in Soft and Stiff Felts. CAPS of every description and Straw Goods. Leaders of fash- ion and low prices. Our new stand 2 doors east of the Daly House. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR RAW FIIIIS. R. SIMMONS Go. THE HATTERS FURRIERS Peas, do ......... Peas, large do ......... Oats, do .......... Potatoes per bushel. . . . . . .. Apples, per bag ........... Butter per 1’0 ............. Beef. . . ._ ................. Eggs, per dozen ........... Salt, per barrel ............ Straw, per load ............ Wool .................... Hides .................... Wood .................... Bacon ...... per lbw Mess Pork, per bb]. . . . . Hay. per ton ............ PAPER HANGING 81 PAINTING is prepared to do all kinds of Paper Hanging and House Painting on short notice. SHOP, next the Watch- man Office, William st. and 21â€" ffiH firdgrafilme of'CaledoniaTri games, why come to Lindsay May 24th. milk pails and general tinware at the Auction Mart-lHt danc mg. pipe playing, boxing, wrest-ling, and a full programme of Caledonian Do you want a. good day’s sport? If you do, don’t fail to go to Lindsay for the Queen’s Birthday celebration. If you vyant to gee horse pacing, Highland The London Guarantee and Accident In- surance Company of London, En land. Capital $1,250,000. Liberal policyâ€" onus eyery five. years, $5 per annum secures 35 weekly com ensation and $1000 in the event of deat _by acgl ept. _ Miss Esther Battisbv, of Toronto is on a. visit with her sister Mrs. S. B. Laidlaw, Lindsay. We are pleased to see Mr. F. Reeves around again. He had a narrow escape losing an eye by getting lime in it While working in the East Ward church. We understand that Mr. J. C. Sm h has decided to again embark in the ife insurance bueiness. He has acce ted the general agency for the Countty of alibur- ton, Victoria, and Durham or the Tem- erance and General Life Assurance oxnpanv, and will no doubt make things buzz for the temperance and general. of the Rev. Mr.‘Pearson on his new field of labor. May it: ever be so. On the evening of Monday the 13th inst., the Quarterly Board of the St. Geor e Street Methodist Church, Peterboroug , held its last meeting for the year. The Treasurer’s report showed that $400 had been contributed to the envelope fund over and above what was neccessary to meet the salary of the pastor the Rev. M. L. Pearson. Accordingly $200 were de- voted to the payment of a debt on a former minister’s sa arfithe remainin $200 bein presented to r. Pearson. he Boar also unanimously invited the Rev. Mr. Pearson to return for another year. We are_ve1_'y mu_c_h pleased to notice the success In connection with the Queen Street Methodist church, a tea-meeting will be held on Tuesday eveI'nii " next, the 28th inst. Tea will be served om 6 to 8, at the close of which a lecture will be delivered 1) Rev. Mr. Dewey; subiect, “A House ithout Walls.” Admission 25 cents. Children under 12 15 cents. The proceeds Will be applied to the organ fund. . Rev. W. D. P. Wilson, of J anetville. will preach in the Queen Street Methodist church on Sunday next morning and evening and Raeboro in the afternoon. F- SILVER Local Continued on Eight Page. Buy Your Milk Pans, A Good Day’s Sport. Accident Insurance. J o'HN D. MACMURCHY. General Agent, Lindsay. Church Notes. 5.0.0.00...- obi-tools... ouo~couonooa 1........... snot-.0003... ..o-..--.-..- .-.~.....-. .o.-.~..o... .ggigiiiiiili rbb]........ ooooqoouco Personal. We intend making Carpets and Oilcloths a special- ty. Those in need of these Goods'gshould see our large stock. The improvements we anticipated making in our Store are completed. have made an extension in one of our stores Which gives us 300 feet more room. This is for shewing our Carpets and Oilcloths. Bargain No. Eight. Brussels, Tapestry and Hemp Carpets. Bargain No. Six. , Lace Curtains and Curtain Poles. Bargain No. Seven. Another Big Deal in Ten Cent Ties. Bargain No. TWO. Men’s, Boys’ and. Youths’ Felt Hats, Bargain No. Five. A Push-Gut Drive in Men’s Pants. Bargain No. Three. Handsome French. Dress Goods, Bargain No. Four. 163 Men’s Suits, Reliable Makes, Bought at 50c. on the Dollar ; give us a chance to make you happy with these beautiful goods. Bought at 57 % cents on the Dollar. How does it strike you? Good All-Wool Suits for $4.00 Colored Surah Satins B.B.W.MOGAFFEY Our FIRST WORD >' B; R G A I N S" There is no improvement in the Bargains we offer for this Season, but we have just an extensive purchase of offer a Pair of Elegant Cream Lace Curtains and a Polished Ebony or Cherry C Pole with Brass ends and fittings for the sum of $1.50. Think of it ! We have made a big deal in IOC. Ties. These goods are worth double in many cases three times the money asked. Which we offer at 68c. per yard. These are regular $1.2 5 Goods. “ ThOSé Laugh Who Win,” and everybody laughs Who buys of We have a fine range of Goods and the Prices are Right. . E. W. MoGâ€"AFFEY, Try One Pair and you will “ pant ” for more. Purchased at 40c on the Wholesale dollar, SMACKS STRONGLY OF