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“I! to the WW Pmoxsn. â€"The following Csmhrsy boys were home from Manitoba for the Christmas hofidays 2 Messrs. S. Marshall. 1 Fred Marshall. T. Douglass, A. Riches” “a A. Ball. ‘ Cnrsmss TREEâ€"The Christmas tree under the auspices of the Presbyterian Snndsy school on F riday evening was a decided success. The presents to the children were handsome. and every little tot vent. home happy. The program was all that could be desired. LOCAL NEWS-LETTE RS THE CHRISTMAS tree and entertainment hold '8: the Methodist church on Christ- mts night was a decided success. The church was filled to overflowing, and the progrumone of the best ever given here. I: rdected great credit upon ail who took part. __ 1‘ . . -‘7‘_____“- .wâ€" râ€"- '- Cncxcn.â€"-Mr. Graham of Da'rymple will occupy the pulpit of the Methodist church here next Sppda! nigyt. vuâ€"pvâ€" â€"v.. ...7 , anmrxnos.-â€"~Mr. Gnarly. superin- tendsnt of the Mothodis: Sabbuth school has, has been the reciper t of a beautiful clcck from the teachers. ‘ fiicen and scholars of the school. It is a token of npprecittion for his services. THURSDAY, DEC. 30th, 1897. Scam Roostâ€"The report for the month of December is as follows: Con» menial clan-Mary Irwin. Fifth class -â€"Evs a”, William Wagstafl'. Willie Jukwu. Willie Greer. F uurth classâ€" Wsher Hore,:Euhel Kennedy. Elia Brien. Sr. thirdâ€"Wilbert Irwin, David Endi- cott. Wifred Bore, ()wald- Gilson, Edith Kennedy. Hinnie Brien. Jr. thirdâ€" BobOrt Sampson. Mabel Sampson, Wil- fred Endicotr. Agnes Sampson, Gilbert Bore. Sarah Nation. Semen Hancock. Second clamâ€"Hinnie Endioott. Lizzie Robert-en. Thoma Endicott, Jon. Greer, Violet Thornton. th. 2nd. Sr.-â€"-Willie Robertson, MiltonGiloon. Pu. 2nd. Jr. â€"John Mains. We)” IrEiP. Sr. m. (cw...- vvâ€"_ _‘w â€"Sanh 's'mpala. Addison Gilaon. Willie Flynn. J r. lamâ€"Sam Endicott, En Brest, Jon. Flynn. . the Watchman, “ANSB GROVE-'ELDON W a a. Watch-II. Amen warm up Tu.â€"T1 a mum] to. ant} waiver-try in connection with 9th and 10th. On Ssbhsth. Jan. 9th, Rev. E. McKinncn of Fonslon Fall- willoonduct mice. “11 I. m. 1nd 7 9.0. On the followingrlfiondsy gunning there'wii be 3 ts. 1nd entertain-ant. In. prindpl future of tho latte: will be aleeture an “the Resources of British Columbh,” by Ray“! .W.Macmill§n.B.A., of mud-s . Addreueswlilalaobogiven by Rev. . MeD. Duncan of Woodviue all" 0th.: ”idem clergyman. The ‘81:. Andrew’s church choir of Benetton will lanai-h muic for tho occasion. We hope iii! 31!? {W PLEASANT POI NTâ€"FENELON . SANTA CLAUS will be either did'nt get ENOUGH o VICTORIA ROAD CAMBRAY ill be in evidence JGH or did‘nt get that all will take advantage of this as it will be the event of t!_19_ season: i ‘I’ Wm L'u IIIIV V'vâ€"v .. PERSONALâ€"The Misses A. and J. Campbell of Hartley are spending a few days with their aunt Mrs. A. Shaw ...... Mien Mattie Smith of Downeview is spen_dmg her vacatior: at home ...... W. . II? , ,49II_ __-_- \'mn- all â€"-_O u.. __ X. Cameron of VWoodville spent Xmas at Maple Avenue farm ...... D. N. Smith spent a few days of last week in Toronto. -‘ m 1‘ I. I\__.-IJ -5......l.ul -I‘ Urvuv u- -_.. ...... Rev. 17,13. McDonald attended an entertainment in Bel-over church on Saturdey evening, Dec. 25th ...... Dr. D. C. Smith spent Xmas at his home here. “'11 I remain the condw and 7 p.m. respectively. The congrega- tion have decided to furnish a tea and entertainment on Monday evening in connection with the anniversary. The chief feature of the entertainment will be a lecture on “The Resources of British ’Columbia,” by Rev. J. _W. We, uuuwu. u.‘3o, v. vv v'â€"-_â€"., __._V v, , _ M. McKinnon, B.A., of Fenelon Falls will also give short addressec. The choir of St. Andrew’s church. Benetton. will furnish suitable music for the occasion.â€" 52-2 13A,}? IImduy. The Rev. J. Duncan. B.A., o: Woodyige, find 130:. CHRISTMAS TREE. â€" Owing to the terrible norm that prevailed all Thurs- day and Friday evening, so had most of the time that. one could scarcely see Special to the “73th across the road. the Christmas tree on th'su evening was not. well sttended, 'but the tree was well loaded with presents, and the program good. said to be the best Christmas program for yesgs. Eanxox.-â€"The league held its annual election of 3f officers 3 short time ago. Mr O. Buwles is our president for next year, and under his guidance we should have s flourishing league. It was also decided to adopt the name “ Ep. L. of Christian Endeavor." ansoxAm.â€"Mr. O. Bowles, who has been teaching in Fenelun, is nome from his labors. We understand he purposes resting during the coming year ...... Mr. H. Bowles. who has been engaged as engineer on a boat plying ion the Mnskoka lakes, has finished the season and is home for the winter. We are glad tolsee them amongst us again ...... Mr. W. Day. our teacher, is spending holidays under the parental roof in Fenelon ...... Many Christmas visitors in this visitors. m In the Imam-I. HmnmLâ€"At early dawn Tuesday the residence of MLWm. King was the none of 3 very hnppy event, being the of hu eeoond dn hter Mie- Jeaeie , to Mr. Daniel , echem of Nelson City. British Columbia. The bride who supported by Mia: Christine MeEIohern, lilfet of the groom, with little Mlle Jennie King. niece of the bride. a mid of‘hooor. The groom was “eluted through the trying ordeal by Mr. ’67/6062 2‘5, U zz/sz‘ei/S, RAN DOLPHâ€"TINY. LINDSAY’S LEADING CLOTHIER. BLDON. KIRKFIELD same as before Christmasâ€"in the SOUP looked yourself, follow the crow Wm. King, brother of the bride. The tride IOOKGd charming in 3 petty brown travelling unit. The bridesmaid was attired in a ooatumqof dark brown npd red velvet. After the ceremony, which? was performed by the Rev. B. Currie.‘ the wedding guests, which included only the immediate friends and relatives, sat down to a sumptuous wedding breakfast, the table being beautifully decorated. The wedding gift. were numerous and costly, and included a number from Toronto friends. Mrs. McEachern will be much mined in theAcommunity, as she :13: very 335nm. The heppy couple left on the morning min on an extended trip to 0’03 and other eastern points. PznsoxKWi.. ill Dunning and Archie Mchted Lindsay on Christmas day ...... Mr. Fred. Tiadele was in Benetton for ghe holideysn i'. . . Mr. Chas. l h!s_psrents. ..-- I'" -_. 7-- PARmnxsmr.â€"Mr. Harry Wettereon has entered into partnership in the well established harness business of Angus Smith. The new firm have received 3 full enpply of everything in the harness line, and heve a large number of orders to fill. - , Gammaâ€"Rev Thos. Msnning of Lindsay will preach minions-q sermons here next Sabbath, st both union. He will also preach at Graham’s in the after. noon at 2.30. Movno 1‘0 Tonom.â€"-Mr. William McGax-r, Section boss at Moripoea Station, has been promoted to a. higher position ot Toronto, and has removed his family there. Hmmxuuâ€"Onr local vet, Mr. C. A. Suntan, and Min ()1th Hill wen quietly married on Dec. 15:11. at the residence 0: Mr. Wm Dobeon. The knot- wu deftly tied by Rev. 8. McCeuley. Mr. and Mn. Sexton are now enjoying a ehort wedding trip in the west. Congrstnletiono‘m in orderâ€"or will be when they 2950“]: UBITUABY.â€"Ml‘l. Willism Brunker. s resident of Oakwood for the pest fourteen years. died on Sunday morning. The de- ceased lsdy had snfl‘ert-d' much. having been confined to her bed for nearly a year. She leaves a husband end six children to muurn her taking sway. The children are: John. who lives st Blight. Ont LThomes of Centre] Onterio ; I II--. 13 n DIISUl. vuu , ‘uvmâ€" v. vw‘-â€"- - Mrs. Thou. Bowel. jr.. and Mrs. E. C 0559, Oakwood; Mn. G. S. Thompson and Mn. Thou. thbert. Lindsay ...... Mr. John Cmidy. one: of the pioneei residents of this melon. died on Dec. 12th, at the ripe old age of 76 yous. Decca-ed came to thin oection from .Port Hope. ond m we“ uni-favorably known by duos: ovary resident of the section; [-10 lane- : Norma t‘o‘ children, the lager grown up.__, -‘ ' . ' ' mt ;' (“44...- bade-norm Gaunt-mus ‘ Tm..-Th‘o ‘ Christmas meander the Mist climb 83m}: school m a decided pnooeu. The stfondanoo In Inge, 1nd Sana Chm was that. in person to look sitar the distribution of the presents, and and every boy and_ girl bongo happy. The A.___ -...1 [Brogan 'zslhlehg and intueiting, and was enjoy y everyone preeem. e proceeds, $23, will be devoted to the pumhnse of s new lihnry. Greet credit another week 1n spirit, if not in 1 SNAPS we have been scattering for another Merry of Toronto 'm' visiting THEIWATCHMAN. LINDSAY. THURSDAY DECEMBER 30m. 1897 OAKWOOD 521225, H czz‘S, C afs, Uma’ei/wmr (ma’ Fumzls/zz'mgs Soupâ€"down to the ground floor. If you have forgotten any of your family or friends, crowd to Gough's and get some of the best gifts in the land while they last. spell, regardless the loss to us, . J. COUCH, COR. KENT AND WlLLlAM- STS not in person} ‘ Keep on smilingâ€"don’t get discour .ttering with such a lavish hand up till midnight on in due Min Prior, Mini Cunning: and Mr. 1". Brace for their success in training the children, and young ladies who gave the programme. The recitation: given by Miss A. Prior of Lindsay were highly ‘npprecieted. The most objeetionable festnre in connection with this entertain- ment was the admission fee, which was} altogether too low. Such a. programme was well worth double the fee charged. OUR BMW in being revived. Practice has commenced. and the boys propose giving an entertainment in the near future. which should be heertily unp- ported. We need a bend. and can have one if the members are properly en- couraged. The cornetisteâ€"Messre. F. M Dillmcn and Jos. Coedâ€"are thorough musician. and a bend in them-elven: in way. --.â€"‘ ___._ _. _.,- SKATING.- Our rink in in full blast. and the young folh. as well u a few of the older heads. ere evidently going in for a winter’s enjoyment. In is the intentior' of the preprietor, Mr. George Flnrey, to make it a moose- if good and careful managengenb will do i2. 0. p VII-v.-- w~â€"â€" -...-_._ PERSONALâ€"Mn. Welter Sheriden of Toronto spent the 'Xmu holideye with friends here ..... Rev. Mr. Monday of Pickering in in this section engeged in the local option cempaign ...... Mn. John Workman of this Villege h confined to her bed with nppe‘ndieitia. Her men, friends will hope for heLegeegy recovery. I. Ivu vv u-.. -â€"v ...... Mr. and Mn. W111 Hugh-on bf Toronto spent Chrhtmu with friends here ...... Mr. ’Normnn Workmun of Oathru's tailoring establishment. Linda“. spent ’an undor'cha parental roof. Wnnmm Bumâ€"A very pleasant. event took place on Dec. 23rd. at the reaidenco of Mr. and Mn. Wm. Stinwn, being the marriage of their daughter. Muss Addie and Db. Albert Mills, both of this place. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. ‘C. H. Coon in his happiest manner. Mm Bertha Irwin acted an bridesmaid. while Mr. Norton Milli ably supported the groom through the trying ordeal. The pretty bride an d brideemud were beautifully attired, and £423- Ull‘uwurilu Wyn-u “_-_- each carried lovely nets. The bride entered the room on er fether’e nrm, Mie- Beecock playing the wedding march. At the conclusion of the interesting cere- mony the hupmrple end the gneeteâ€" over one hen being presentâ€"eat down to an elegant vedding repent. which wu‘ par-taken of mini! touts, merriment and generel good withe- for the future welfare of the newly married pair. Mr. and Mrs. Mill left on the evening train for Omemee. emid aetorm of rice. The gueete returned to the house where the evening wee spent in merry-making. [The present. receivei thy the bride were 311W and“ handsome, the following would u no Wad-ml. Mr. “mm’ clock. 1!. and McGil, lemonade set. Mr. end Mrs, W. Hancock, toilet. set. Miss May and Robert Argue, chine Mr. Wm. Irwin and family, silver cruett. quood Vede, byeaki‘aat. cruett. Robert J. Irwin caving set. . Mr. Samuel Stinson and family, silver spoon stand mgnsngtr bowl. ‘ x 1-2. _ “nu‘fmmflw, fifit fruit dish”. suuu wu one; and Mr. Wm. “Giofitg'bmery, set fruit 352:3me; the liliputian prices of our some dinner gnlj Lea hep. Mr. C. Holliday, set of carving knives ‘ and forks. ‘ Josephine Stinson. set of salt cellars: James Fanning, silver pickle east-or. Miss Jennie Lee, silver mirror. 1M{. and Mrs. Samuel Stinson, jr., large c oc ’. Mr. W'illoughby Stinson, bread board and Knife. W. J. Stacey, clock. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Irwine, silver pickle caslor. W. W. Hutcbipon. silver table bell. dM‘r and Mrs J W Irwin, silver butter IS . Edcar Staples. silver sugar bowl. Mr and Mrs Stewart, silver pickle caster. Miss Valeria Bushell, picture and frame. Mr O N Mills, silver tea pot. Mr and Mrs D McGil , silver dinner cruett. Miss Lula Bushell. a vase. Mr and Mrs Wm Irwm, set china fruit dishes. Mr R E Stinson, set curtain poles. Mr and Mrs Tims, fanc rocker. Mr James and Miss and Bradburn, parlor lamp. Mr and Miss Hindman, table cloth and us kins. rand Mrs Jos Hobbs, set silver nap- J kin rinEs. ‘ Miss thel McGill, toilet set. Mr A Lablin, center table drape. Mr and’Mrs R Bannon, white cove'rlet. Miss J e'nnie Chambers. large album. 1 Miss Maud Stinson, set lace curtains. 1 Mr and Mrs McGee of Omemee. table drfipe. rOScar Fallis. album. Mr and Mrs Isaac Laidley, hanging lamp. Mr and Miss Porter, one oil painting. . Mr and Mrs J Bushell. Queen Victoria in frame. Mr and Mrs Corneil. oil painting. Mr Mills, sr, white coverlet. . Misses Josie and Mary Cairns, bedroom set. Mrs Barrett. silver mirror. Miss â€"- and Mable W lie, by cash. ‘ “'illie and Mary :Fow er, set of fancy cruett dishes. Mr W S Irvine,,set silver na kin rides. Rev. and Mrs C H Coon. han some mar- fl ‘ rifie certificate in frame. r and Mrs McWatters, silver cake, basket. Miss Mable Stineon, an easel. Mr Cuweli Stinson, Manitoba. a 5’5 gold } piece. ' ‘ 051'an Daowaau.-â€"On Monday of last ' week‘Mr. Wm. McGill lost two valuable ’ eon in the lake. The cattle went to . the lake for a drink and broke through ' the ice. Four animals went in and had ' to be pulled out-jugo of them dying from 3â€" _ ___._A 1!..â€" a- Wm. Stinson,_fa.ther_of the bride. hund- 3.133.}; - This in I. oeuvre 1163- hi Mr. McGill. ........ Toronto is visiting her cousin. Miss Eva Stanton of this place ..... Mr. Welter McCarrel and Miss Etta Flock of Emily are visiting at) Mr. J. Wil- liamson’s ...... The manger: oi? the Pohtypbol Hardware Co. spent; the Christina; holidnys in Quinn. . . .Mr. ”XMAS TREEâ€"The Christmas tree and entertainment given here in the Methodist, church on Christmas eve Wm. Wilson is very low, and is not improving at time of writing” Mr Geo. B. Suntan spent Christmas". his home, accompanied by his ifirriend, Mr. M. Fallis of Toronto. PONTYPOOL. Speck! to the Watchm don’t get discouraged or down~hearted because you till midnight on Chnstmas eve. You have things we; well patronized, the prooee d amounting to $40. On the following Sunday Rev. W. H. Adams of Orono, preached afternoon and evening, when a. free-will ofi'ering was given, which amounted to over $50. Special to the Watchman. OBITUARYâ€"One ot the oldest and best known residents of this township passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 28th, in the person of Mrs. Thea. Davey- The deceased lady was born in Corn- well, Eng’an ‘, in 1807, and emigrated to th: township of Cavan sixty years ago. Thirty years ago in campany with her-husband, she moved to Bexley, where she resided up to the time of death, her husband having preceded hereto the better land twenty years no. In religion she was a. consistent Methodist. She haves a large family of grown up children to mourn her death. Concaveâ€"The concert held in the Methodist church on Christmas night was a decided success both in the way of the entertainment and financially, and much credit is due to those who helped in giving to the people such an enjoyable evening. Specially to be thanked are Mrs. Harshaw and Miss Helps, both of whom spent a great deal of time training the young folks who took part in the concert, also the Misses Caner‘ey, who were large con- tributors to the programme of the evening. The members of the Sabbath school, and under whose auspices the concert ,w“, given. feel grateful to VICTORIA ROAD Special ‘0 the Watchman. Spools! to the Watchmen. " Nomeâ€"The weather has been beautiful and good sleighing for Christmas, which made things more lively ...... The Christmas tree in connection with the brick church was a great success, we were glad to hear, it being the first they ever hsd. ..... Election' is the order of the day in this part, there was quite so excitement in Bethany on Mondsy nominsticn day ...... Our school clyoeed on the 22nd of Decembersn‘d opens again on the 3rd of Jenner}. Then were four wrote on the examination. and we those ladies to; their kind help as well as the other ladies who assisted. PansoxALâ€"Our teacher, Mr. Brad- bnrn; iupending his Christmas holi- days with his‘parenu a J anetville. . . . Mrs. _Parn_ell iS‘ap‘ending this week with her friend, ‘Mrs. Charlie Veda ...... Miss Florence Kenna of Eldon is spending her Christmas holidays with her cousin, Min Emma Fallis . . . . ...Mrs. John McRory, who has ”099 “19, may have good success. FRANKLIN. BEXLEY. Lindsay’s Leading Glothier or over- to t; éfix'lggixi ...... Mr. Levi mm spent Christmas at. home. been ill for the last two week, is able Fol! “superhuman” New wheat per bushel.... Fyfo Wheat do do.,.... . Spring do do Goose do do..... com: ewx. Buckwhut. . . . . . ...... Barley, per bushel ...... VEGETABLES. Potatoes per bag ......... mt, rocnrmr up our Chickens, per ' Ducks, pet-pol? ......... Geese. per lb ............ Butter per lb ............. Eggs, per dozen ........... Intkeygrper b: ._._. ........ Hogs; M's weight, per cwt lamb, pet lb ............ Dressed Hogs ............ Beef ................. Fumen' Hum perlb....: Lardner lb............ Stnwperlood ..... .... Timothy ............. . Alaike ................ GENRE-AL. Hay per ton. .' .......... Honby pet lb. . . . ...... . Cram per qt. .......... §sgg pen-bunch. ......... mple' 2 ft. .......... Tam long ............. Ttmrsc short ............. Red clover ........ Bidsâ€"Beef ...... Mflohoown, etch ....... 3 Export attlo, per cwt. . Bnmhm’choicoottdemwt Butchm' goodosttlo. cw: mum cattle. t3"t Bum, porcwt. . .. ..... Fade! per a”. ....... Stocka- por cwt. ...... 81].. ”out. ........ Butcfion’nheopmh... Ody“. per head ..... 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