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, On Saturdsy the sud news ruched ‘1 Genetic, thst the Princess Alice, Grand ‘ Duchess of House, had died at 7:30 ,, (3,01ka thst morning, Much sorrow . was felt'sll over the Do-inion, sad in the principal towns and cities flags were :‘ looted st hslf lost, end business in all the Courts was suspended: The news “ of her desth osn scarcely be said to have been'e surprise, as the tene of the .despatohes from Dsrnstsdt for several days previously was each as to give -. rise to the gravest sppreheneions. Worn out by {stigue induced by long ‘ watching at the bedsides of those nesr laud dear to her. distracted by grief at the recent loss of her little daughter, and haunted by the dread of still fun that bereavement, her nsturslly fine constitution was ill~fitted to withstand thesessnlts of s peculiarly malignant hyped" wdisesse which is slwuys serious and’ often fatal. The telegrams note the coincidence thst her death occurred on the anniversary of the death of thet father by whose bedside, seventeen years ago, she wstched with such assid- ' uity as to give rise to grave anxiety {or her' own health at the time. Alice Maud Mei y, Duchess of Saxony was born on the 29th of April, \FI-flpou «Liking. fimpondhe lama: June, 1877* Seven whilinnhue been born of- this mar- ni‘ago,.five of whom survive. The death ,9! diptheria of the youngest child, the meet! Marie, took place quite vacant- \‘fi-rmd-it was while in nttandance upon nVIibdaughuar that her mother contmob \' “dimdisem which. ceased her death. Tasmnmcsss axon mus 0.1 T!!! u- mznsuw or III. nrzn'n man-u A ROYAL DEATH. 13843, and at the time of her death, on “Murder morning last, was in her 86th‘year, She was the second daughter and-third child of Her Majesty. She was the especial favorite of her father, flielatePrince Consort, and was the idol 013 her brothers and sisters. Her education was unusually thorough and complete, even for a lady in her exalted station in life, und~ she early displayed mental endowments of 0 high order.. M the time of her marriage she was woof the best amateur musicians- in England, and could converse fluently in five difierentlunguuges. 0n the let of July, b862, she was married at Os- llorne, in the Isle ol Wight, to Prince melam- William. Louis, of Hearse, who Inmded to the throne upon the death ofih‘uuuole, the Grand Duke, Ludwig Ihorofore taliemdnnugo of the custom. Dutnext paper will therefore be issued On New Year's Day 1879. OUR HOLIDAY; r 14 pounds choice Christmas Raiainn, 81. r 18 pound: first-clue Cutunta for SI. r 18 pound: Good Fsmily Sugar for 8!. r A complete set 01‘ new what puttern moiety for 02.60 P Good Black Lultre. 150. to 200. 1- Guy Cotton- from be. up. 1‘ Lot of Fancy Good. arriving for anc placenta. Next. week being Christmas week and be “boys” wishing. to visit. their friends '0 have dbcidod to issue no paper. ’rinteru like root as well as other men ad a: it is usual to grant. them one oliduy a- year in all country oflices, we W001) VIDLB, . DECEMBER 19, 1878. l-mas Inducements. FOR CASH. .e Adveeata. “ Pro Bono Publico." . 3, coal CHRISTMAS To the patrons of Tu: Anvoou: we beg to present our eonnpliuuentmund at the same time would heartily wish them a Merry, Happy, Christmas. Wednesday next will be Christine» Day. Though doubtless a large nuur- ber of our friends regard the iii-coming of tne New Year with a greater amount of rejoicing, still Christmas will always be regarded and associated with the most pleasant and cheerful memories. Memories of pleassnt days gone bye are sweet to remember as we gather round the Christmas fire, and at this season of the year recollections of the past are brought before us more Vlt idly and sweetly than at any other. Many of us have learned to celebrate Christmas in other lands, and ’mid other scenes, but Christmas is still the same, and al.. though we cannot boast of the “ Glor- ious Holly,” er the “Delicate Mistletoe” we can “ Keep our Christmas merry Still." Christmas has from time ims memorial been the season for rejoicing and revelryâ€"long egos before the dawn of Christianity, the parting days of the year were marked as the season for universal rejoicings and festivities. The burly Saxon at the head of the Banqueting Hall, with his family and dependents would recite the glorious deeds of his ancestors, and amid cheers, the ponderous tenkard, foaming with its contents of “ nut brown ale" would be passed from hand to hand, and the immense logs in the huge fireplace would throw out lurid glare: of light upon them ; ‘ 'For well our Saxon sires of old, Knew when the year its course had rolled And brou ht bl ythe Christmas back again, With e'fi its hospitable train. " Ah, well they knew that Christmas had arrived, the doors of the wealthy were thrown open and all were wel- oometo the festal cheer. Years later the Norman nobles in English Halls celebrated the day with all the grand and to a certain extent, refined taste of the French. A fine warlike set of men, with their swords ever ready to Iy from their ecabhalds. with iron firm- ness and hot heads, with stately polite- ness they would welcome to their feast» the fairest daughtels of their race were they rich or poor. But let us look at Christmas Day some hundreds or years later, when the English Squire roasted his oz, and his tennntry and yoeuen with their wives and babes toasted his health over mighty mugs of? the same foaming beverage, which their i ancestors the bold Saxons and Normans had delighted in, the children sang Christmas carols and the good lady of the houfi treated them to cake and fruitâ€"Christmas was still the same, and those were happy days for all, en- dearing the landlord to his tenant and the tenant to his landlord. Who, too, has not heard of the mistletoe, that time-honored emblem of purity, and its companion custom, “ The Kiss"? who does not remember the round games, the big fire, and happy faces that have greeted him or. Christmas Dayl Who has not heard of the grand and solemn ceremonies with which from time immemorial the Catholic church has ushered in at the midnight hour the day that eighteen hundred and seventy-nine years ago proclaimed salo ration for mankind? Who has not ato tended the services of other chulches on that occasion and with reverence bOWed his head in prayer as he called ‘ to mind the sanctity cf the hour? !But to look at it in another light-â€" l Who so happy as the children, when, ialmost before the dawn of day they awake and search their stockings tied to bedâ€"posts or door handles to see what Santa Claus has given and how they marvel at the presents that this wondrous grey-bearded snowy man has brought to them Christmas night. ’Tis asimplo fiction which has gladdened the hearts of many thousands of child» ran, and which we are sure will never be forgotten and when they grow to years of maturity will he looked back to and the sweet memories of childhood ‘wili he again revived. But our article on Christmas in finished, and to our patrons we will close as we hogan by wishing them A: MER RY CHRIS’I‘~ M AS AND'AHABBY NEW Y EA R. THE BUSINtSS MEN OF WOODVILLE. WHERE TO PURCHASE WHEN YOU 00" 1'0 TOWN. For some time past, owingto the im- passable state of the roads, business in this village was at a standstill. Now, thankato the recent heavy falls on snow, we have good roads and brisker trade and business is looking up remarkably well. In corinection, therefore, with this revival of trade w: this week lay before our readers a short description of the various business places in our village. J um STUART, The oldest established Harness-maker in the County, still carries on business in his old stand, two doors east of the “ Eldon House," and is as usual turn~ ing out the best and cheapest Harness to be got in the district. He has on hand a large stock of \Vhips. Brushes, Curry Combs, Sleigh Bells, etc., and is disposing of them at prices to suit the times. He pays the highest market price for good hides. Mr. Stuart is is- sue: of Marriage Licenses, and loans money on easy terms. Mas. A. Monmsox, Is an old and much respected stores keeper of this place, and at her estab- lishment may be found eVerything pen taining to Millinery and Ladies Fancy Goods, Berlin Wools, 61.0., in fact every~ thing required by ladies. In addition to the above she has recently added a fine stock of Christmas Goods, suitable for presents, which are being sold cheap. If you want a present for the Christmas Tree this is the place to apply. We next enter the Implement De~ pot. of Whero we are lhown some very fine labomaving agricultural machinery, in the aligpo of FlanningMillsuStimw Cut,- Wholesale and retail dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Pro. visions sml Liquors, c., and notice with what alacrity the numerous cus~ tomem are Waited on and how well satisfied they appear with tho bargains they have received. Jan. A. Mitchell Jr 00., have s fine “sorted stock and you can get exactly what you want at II. fair price. Since adopting the CASH .Srs'ru, they have found then business steadily increasing, without the risk entuifed by long book accounts and bad debts. They are now offering special indIIoemsntIIlm the holidays, in Sugms, Teas, Fruit, Liquors, hc., end it will we" Iepsy pillclmSPlfi to give them s 'call, as the} have the reputation of do- ing the 1m gent business in the Riding. Grain snd Pork, and all kinds of farm produce bought at market pIices. . tors, Plowa, Gnng Plowa, CuBtivatorn, and in fact everything required by the farmer to nuke his labor light. This firm am agents for several Sowing Mn» chino Companies, prominent among which is the “ Osborn A,” which they are offering at reduced prices to cash purchasers. They also keep on hand nll kinda of machine repairs, machine oils, 6w. Small Profits, Quick Sales and Ready Cub, no what toll in thin ago of active business transactions, and we no forci- bly reminded of this as We enter tho store of McMiLuN 1k McLean, Anorther ot our old established houses, are doing a rushing trade as General Merchants. They ha re also adopted the Cash System and find it pays. They have on hand a large amok of Dry Goods and Groceries and have to keep adding to it daily in order to supply the demand. Their stock of Scotch, English and Canadian ~Twecds is ex- ceptionally line and well selected. In Ladies Dress and Fancy Goods their stock is unrivalled both for vat"ety, durability and choapneae, while their Hats and Caps are real nohhv. If you have not already purchased your Christ- mas Groceries, you will be sorry if you close without inspecting McMilhm lit McLeod’s stock, and on inspection they will please you so Well you will he sure to purchase, more especially as they have reduced the prices endure offering lig inducements to cash buyers. Also inspect their stock «.f Gente’ Furnish- inga, Boots, Shoes, c., and last though not least the fine array of Buffalo Robes which they are offering at a bargain. L. Mamas. Wutcinmaker and Jeweller, is situated in the store of Messrs. McMillan dz Mc~ Lend, and we "mice he has Home Very tine Swiss and American Watches,~ by tho- best makers, which ho is selling very cheap. Mix Maybeo also doesu good trade in \Vntch repairing, he be- ingva- known-in- this. neighbourhood. . MoConquonALz J; Mchua, JAS. A. Mil-cunt. 00., ilehed merchant in our village, J. O. Cumulus-r, Our sfl'able postmeeter,snd we are here told that notwithstanding the stagne‘ tion in trade a second stock has had to be ordeied to meet the demands of his customers. To all lovers of the “cup that cheers" we have pleasure in stating that Mr. Gilchrist makes a specialty of pure Tees, and his stock is large and well selected. In Dress Goods his stock is complete, and the most fastidi- ous lady would have no dilliculty in pleasing herself from his stock of Lusu tree. Winceys, Prints, Jw. Hie stock also com rim a large “Sortlnent ot Tweeds, ottons, Flennels’ Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Hardware, Stationery, School Books, Patent Medicines. 6:0. In fact anything and everything you want you can purchase st Gilchriet'e. Having decided on adopting the Cash System on the let of anuary next, he hopes that none of his old friends will take ofl'ence at being refused credit, and he will try and satisfy them that he in selling CHEAP, and is detelmined not to be undersold. 11 any ore in want of money Mr. Gilchrist is agent for one oi the most liberal loan companies in the Province and can get them plenty of money at a low rate of intereSt. “ tht though on hsmely fsrs we dine, Wear hoddin-grey, snd s' that? Gie fools their silks, sud lmsves their wine; A man’s a man for s' that." When Burns wrote shout “hoddim grey, and a’ that,” they had no fashion- able tailor shops, such so we have in our little village, and had he known that he could get a suit of clothes, from the beat English, Scotch or Canadian Tweed, madein the most fashionable style, on cheap, if not cheaper, than “hoddin-grey," he would have been surprised. But such is the case. At J 0113 Janissos's Old established Fashionshle Tailoring Establishment, you can got s splendid fitting suit of clothes very cheap, {or cash. He also keeps on hand all kinds of Gents’ Furnishings, in Hats, Cans, Underclothing, Shirts, Collars, Ties, Gloves, 6m, 6:43., which he idselling reâ€" msrknbly cheap. Mr. Jamieson is well known in this part 0! the country ss a good workman, end clothes entrusted to him to be med: may he depended on as being good both in make and cut. D. McLson, Baker and Confectioner. next door to the “ Northern Hotel," bu only been in business for s few months, but dur- ing thst time be has built up 9. trade which many would be prdhd of so the result of the same number of years of labor. Mr. McLeod is well liked in Woodville, and his genisl manner will ultimately giVe him a Inge custom. His stock of Confectionery is complete and fresh, and those wishing csndles for Christmas will do well to call on him. He has a first class baker working for him who produces first-class bread, which, judging from the large sale, must be well liked. He will be found opposite the Post Ofioe, in MoCrim~ mon’s old stand. VVatchmelter and Jeweller, who occu- pies part of the store with Mr. McLeod, is doing 3 good business in watch, clock and jewellery repairing. Mr. Leedham is a first-class workmm on his mum re- cornmendatione from extensive firms in the United States will show, and a watch left in his care, is sure to receive the beat attention. We would recom- mend nnyone having envthing in his line to give him a trial. In connection with the above business Mr. Leedham has a fine Photograph Gallery where he is prepared to execute all branches of the Photographic Art, especially copying fmm old pictumend enlarging. Ron. CAMPBELL Is our next. During the time Mr. Campbell has been in business, he has always bore an enviable fame as a fair- dealing ahd honest citizen, and lay the practice of these principles he has built up a business for himselt second to none in the county. He has also aloe ways engaged the best workmen in his manufacturing department, and we do not think the work produced can be beaten, in fact if the number of orders he receives says anything we are sure it cannot. Mr. Campbell in“ lately inatitnted the cash system and he thinks it a great deal ahead of the old style of doing business, “small profits and quick returns" is also hie motto. He has lately returned from the markets and his shelves are now full with a stock complete in all the lines, which he is selling cheap for cash. Next we pass to Are a well-known and reliable firm, dealing in Agvicnltnml Implements of many dem1ipli0fl,:flnd MB agents {on some of the finest. machines manufuc~ tuned. Call and see their: new Seeders. McM ".be Bnos., J. 8. LBSDHAI, Are the next We via“, and we 1mm know when to begin to describe their endless 1nd Varied stock of School Books and Stationery. They are also Chemists and Druggists, and anything in that line can he obtained from them. They have also on hand a lnrge stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, the” which they have purchased on purpose for the Christmas trmle. They have acme of the prettimt presents We have mu this season and are selling them at ve y reasonable pricee. We are sure thy will be well patronized during the co ‘ ing week. Mr. Andxew Gnnn in ago nVeterinary Surgeon,‘and judging from the extensive practice which he has we should any he 19 one of no mean repute, being constantly away from home at- tending to calls. “ Joun Mulliesox, Our popular and much-liked Blacksmith ,' has established a good business forhim- self, in that quiet spot beside Spencer Hull, and we are glad to see him do so well Blueksmithing is as indispens- able to a country as is the bread its people eat, and the better a blackumith'e abilities the more will he he patronized. Now Mr. Muthiesou is well patronized, Consequently he must be a good Inc- chauic. The public know a good job when they see it and know how to up» preciale it. He also does quite a buni~ uses in Homenhoeiug, which we ore told is also on the increase. He in very industrious, always to be heard at his anvil, and consequently although timen are hard he is sure to get a good share of whatever work is about. Gancon CAMPBELL is an old inhabitant of \Voodville and one of its first business men, he is do- ing a very thriving business, although at present, times are dull and not much is stirring. He has a large establish: ment, and one~that would do creditto many a larger place than \Voodville and the work he turns out cannot be beaten. lie has also a blacksmithing shop in connection with his business, and good workmennttnched to it. Any- thing in the blacksmithing line done cheap and quick. Horse-shoeing a specialty. Mr. Campbell is also one of the many who see the credit system in its true light, and hereafter be isde« termined to do nothing in the blueb- smithing line except for cash. McGInsm BROS. Although this firm came here st a dull time and have had a great many difficulties to contend with, they are still running on full time. They lllVO put in during the past season all the new and improved machinery required for the quick turning out of Sell), Doors, Blinds, and all kinds of Build- ing material, nml can now nupplv farmers and others with any quantity of first~class Lumber, Latb, Shingles, «in, on the shortest notice. McGimsie Bree. are first-close workmen and un- derstand their business, and when they undertake a job, guarantee satisfaction. They are prepared to pay the highest price for any quantity of goml logs end shingle bolts. This firm commenced business in the s. spring of 1871, erecting a mill which is A [our stories in height and fitted with. the latest and most improved machin-, ery for gristing, and a general fiouring business, having a capacity equal to. fifty barrels of flour per day. This mill contains three run of stone, 48 inches in diameter, and running at a‘., velocity of onohnndmd and eighty rev- olutions per minute, being driven by a steam engine of superior dimensions. Since this mill has been in operation it has steadily increased in business, and today we are pleased to state is patron" ized by a large majority of the farmers and merchants within a radius of several miles. Mr. Davidson, the miller in charge, is beyond doubt a man ofsupeti, ’i/ ior knowledge and judgment, having during the past 20 years been engaged in manufacturing flour, either as ahead miller or owner; an experience that ably qualifies him to meet the require-c ments of the day, which, owing to the inferior quality of the grain from the harvest just past, we are informed are varied and many. Messrs. \Vhite «it Bro. keep constantly on hand a large )3} supply of flour and feed, which they? “ deliver to any part of the town tree of charge. During the same year and at the same time as the mill Was being erected the firm were also engaged in building a Foundry and Machine Shop. It is needless for us to say that these shops are of a very extensive character In passing through the buildings a care. ful obserVer cannot but he struck withng the magnitude upon which this enter- prise is based. In the machine shop we notice a large nni complete m. ment of heavy nmchincry of thalimt and most approved patterns, among which are to be found Lathes, Drill Presses, Screw Cutters, Iron Planers, kc.,a'al adapted to a separate purpose :which enables them to turn outagricnl-r Warn: 6.: Duo.