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11a. Ald. Jacksonâ€"But we dun't under- stand it. I Have no idea. at. all what we ought. to gin: them. Ald.Touc}1burnâ€"â€"§I won’t prnpose giving them $45 per lump. Ald. Jatksonâ€"Nor I. Aid. Robsonâ€"Do thvy want us to bind ourselves to agree to wyhat the COUNCIL SNEERS AT ‘ THE PEOPLE’S VOTE Solic. Hopkinsâ€"The point for you to consider is, when is the price low enough. The company must be used fairly. We nearly had a contract made. The company wants to know whether a contract will be accepted by the council. d The Mayorâ€"What was the estimaé- ed cost of a. town plant. ? Mr. Hopkinsâ€"810,000. Ald. Jacksonâ€"That is all nonscnse. The Mayorâ€"Lot us get u stutw ment of the best the company will do. ,Ald. Howâ€"Tho committee has been at this for six months and now 1 think the‘ council should meet. the company and know what they will do. If we get the light we shall con- trol 500 horse pnwor in the day time and that will be:- a great thing to ofier manufacturers. Five years is a Shm‘t. time; five the company the franchise for that time. We can't lose anything. Then if we want to put in our own plant all right. These men are very old, and have done a good deal for the town. Ald. Sinclairâ€"Why didn’L the comâ€" mittee close the contracL before 1’ The Mayorâ€"How are we ‘to get Over the vote of the ratepayers ‘3 Ald. Jacksonâ€"Oh. that was only incit' opinion. The mayorâ€"I am not in favor of a municipal plant. Mr._ Kylieâ€"It is as cheap am any that is getting company light. but towns with their own plants get it cheaper. Ald. O'Reillyâ€"That is my opinion We can then 1011 thvm whether “71 will deal or not. Ald. Sinclairâ€"HOW does thv price ofl'ered compare with ‘that paid by other towns ‘? And Orders the Old Committee to Make a Contract With the Lighting Company The Police and Lighting Committee met on Tuesday night. The quos~ tion of street lighting was discussed in a Way that proves that the peo- ple's will is not a. consideration with the present. council. Putting Mr. Kylieâ€"~I am in favor of a municipal plant. if it is the Penelon Falls 0n8. in a. municipal lighting plant as florâ€" dared by the citizens in the recent rate was not even mentioned ex- cept as a target for sneers.- The company‘s interests and what, could (1e done with them. were the whole. anxiety of councillors. Ald. Touchburnâ€"Thc Was a. joint‘ Committee and citizens. 'Ald. Jacksonâ€"We must interests of the citizens. At the mention of getting terms for domestic lighting from the com- pany, Ald. Sinclair exclaimed-Jr, is unreasonable to ask such.g thing. .We are dealing for street lights. The company would not agree to any such thing and We should not ask 12 airâ€"It, is not Izt‘u-ssary. not want the light at "5 price Hwy need not burnâ€"The comm it tee Committee of council guard 1 hv est may acknowledged the kindness which had prompted his Valentia friends to honor him in this subâ€" stantial manner. From the time that the vessel reached Halifax . the returning soldiers had passed through a. series of receptions and banquets, but he assured his hearers that the present reception to himself by his old neighbors and friends was the dearest to him and would long be cherished as one of the happiest mn- ments of his life. He regretted that he was unabh‘; to tell them all about the war, or even about his own col- umn, as they had been able to get far more information than he Could give them. He referred briefly to the trip to Cape Town. where they were in camp for a short time and feared that they Would be sent home WithOut having an opportunity to participate in the. actual liii-itilities. But later on orders were received for them to proceed by Wu; of Bulawayo to the relief of Mafeking'. lfle relatâ€" ed all the stirring ;ncidents in con- nection therewith and the general re- joicing of the inhabitants there. Their neat engagement was at Rus- tenburg, about half-way. between Mafeking and Pretoria some six weeks later, which they captured. The Boers made an ineffective. azf tempt to recapture Rustenburg. Their: next engagement Was at Hammond? Road, which only lasted some ten minutes, during which Col. Spreckly was killed. He related ting particuâ€" Mr. James Motlatt,â€"â€"Dear 1"riend. -â€"â€"\\'e. a feW of your friends and neighbors. have gathered here. this evening to Welcome you on your safe return from South Africa. We, all admire your loyalty in being so ready to offer your seryices and so willingly leaving home. friends and all who were dear to you. and offer- ing your life. if needed, to uphold the rights and freedom of British sub- jects, and to stand by the grand old (lag,r that is dear to every loyal Can- adian heart. We know \VhereVer that banner floats. it means that truth. peace and righteousness are upheld. Though “'t' have not, taken the active part that you have in showing our patriotism, yet you have had our hearty sympathy and our earnest prayers. We now pre- sent you with this purse front Mariâ€"y posa. council and numerous friends of; Valenti-a, as a slight token of our appreciation of your services in South Africa. We are glad to knoyv that you, and all the rest of our Canadian boys have been so brave as to win honor and add praise for our be- loved Canada of which “3- are justly proud. We hope you may long be spared to share the honor won by vou and the rest of the Canadians in the South African campaign. Signed in behalf of your many friends of ‘ Valentia. committee does? Mr. Hopkinsâ€"Yes. They don't want to negotiate unless they are sure you intend giving them a cun- tract. Mr. James (fasex then stopped for- ward and presented Gunner Moffatt with a well-filled purse. Mr. Mofi'att who Was greeted with rounds of applause, sLeppod to the front of tne platform and in a mod- Ald. Robsonâ€"That, is a strange way to negotiate. How can we promise before we know what they have to offer ‘? Mr. Kylieâ€"It, is narrow to say you will not give $15. Yeu don't knew What else you will get. a well-filled purse. The bivalves were served in the basement. and it is needless to state that full justice was done the Same. and the obliging waiters had a busy halfâ€"hour. After the wants of the inner man had been fully satisfied, an adjournnu-nt was made to the hall proper. when Mr. Geo. Lytle was appointed chairman After a brief address Gunner Mnfl'att was invited to the platform when Mr. Wm. Suggdtt. read the following address : GUNNER MOFFATT WELCOMED HOME The) good people of Valentin. asâ€" sembled in full on Friday evening last, to give Gunner Mol‘fatt of ”E” Battery :1 right royal welcome home from South Africa. The Forcstcr's hull was selected as tho most suit- able place and the energetic commit- toc- had their plans well in hand. The program included an oyster supper, an address and the presentation of a well-filled purse. The bivalves Ald. Sinclairâ€"«Yes. (:0 and make the bargain. The committee can settle it in half an hour. I shOuId like to know why it, was not. done before . Ex-ald. Gillogly on the committee as council's representative. Ex-ald. Gillogly was not in favor of a. town plant. The committee was instructed to go on and make a contract and reâ€" port at the meeting in February. Ald. Robson will take the place of Presented with an Address and Well-Filled Purse. Mrs. Goo. Fisk. W0 mm sorry [0 say, is buL slowly mending: in health, but we hope to ho able to report better next time. Our new public school teacher Mr, D. Smith we are pleased to say is meeting with favorable encourage, ment in the linc‘of attendance and LORNEVILLE La grippe has called. A few of our young people took in the Methodist church opening at Ball- 5am Point last Sunday and Monday, and report a. very good time. Our own Sunday school cntertainmmt will be the next to enjoy. It: is to come off on Tuesday evening. 29m inst, at the public school. Lornm'illo The programme is a good one, and npâ€"t-oâ€"dato. Home talent will aim, participate. Como all. see. his niainffriend's. I'fe‘relatedThe great disappointment manifested by Mr. Moffatt when he could not at first go with the contingent, and his great joy when he finally got away with but an hour's notice. He was pleased with the modest. way in which he related his experience. These young men were simply vol- unteers, but they had brought more honor to Canada than they had to Great Britain. It was not really necessary, but it went far to show the world that the coL0nies were be- hind the Empire. Canada had been well repaid for the part it had taken. He outlined the relationship be- tween Canada and the mother coun- try, and while we stand as a daugh- ter of the Queen st!!! we are mis- tress of our own. He was proud to be a Canadian and a British subject. Great Britain guarded our shipping Col. Hughes gave his popular ad- dress on the South African war on Saturday evening last. There was a large attendance notwithstanding the cold spell. The lecture was fitâ€" tingly illustrated by South African views. The evening was rounded out by a series of views of England and Ireland and Scotland. The proceeds amounted to over $20 which will be placed to the sideWalk fund. on the high sea, and stood between us and all envious nations. Britain was the foremost nation in civiliza- tion. Canada is destined to be a. great country if we are only true to ourselves. We should always desire to belong to the British Empire,unâ€" der whose benign influence we. enjoy peace and plenty. Messrs. Wm. Suggitt and Amman Mark moved a cordial vote 01' thanks to the visitors from a dis- tance, after which the National An- them was sung. A series of gramophone selections brought a pleasant, evening to a close. lars of the chase for the pass at Warm Baths. where they made it hot‘ for Gen. DeWet, capturing a portion of his convoy. and relealsing some sixt‘y prisaners. Gunner Moffatt then explained how they patrolled the country in QUC‘St 01‘ arms and supplies, and related how the Can- adians grumbled there“. as it Was not the kind of work they had vol- unteered for. H0 related some amus ing episodes in their culinary depart- ment, such as substituting soup for suet, and the finding Of a mud-turtle in their tea. He described the Boers as cunning, stubborn, cowardly and ignorant and Who would not face the cannon unless they had the ad- vantage of numbers and position, but Kruger Was a traitor and deserved the condemnation of all good citizens if for nothing less than the way he had deluded these unfortunate peo- ple. He was pleased to state that the Canadians who went to South Africa were a credit to their country. Gunner Moffatt then frankly admitt- ed that he had enough of war, as he had Wi=,nessed the misery that accompanies it. But he would he ever ready to take up arms in de- fence of tire Empire if necessary. He thought that the British Empire was the greatest Empire that the World had ever seen. and Canada was the greatest colony, while. Ontario was the greatest. province and Mariposa, the best. township. He thanked them all for their splendid reception and assured them that it would long live in his memory. Mr. Harry Carpenter favored the audience with two or three excellent gramaphone selections. Senator McHugh expressed his pleasure at being present to take part in such a handsome reception to Gunner Mofl'att. He was pleased to The chainnan then invited Senator McIlugh. S. J. Fox M.I’.I‘.. Reeve. Ed. Mark ~ind Messrs. A. Mark and S. (‘rozier to seats on the platform. Mr. S. J. Fox was the first speaker, and expressed his pleasure at being present to honor one of our heroes from South Africa. Gunner Mofi'att; was not only able to teach the young idea how to shoot. but he had provâ€" cd that. he. was ready and willing to fight. for the grand old British Em- pire. He explained that. the Ontar- io legislature would give each of our heroes 160 acres of land and paid a glowing tribute to the brave old flagâ€"the flag that had braved the battle and the breeze for a thousand years. He dealt briefly with the Boer outbreak and explained the na- ture of the franchise and the con- dition of afl'airs in Johannesburg. THE WATCHMAN-WARDER: LINDSAY, 0N1. CAMERON 1 Rm: W. B. Cunningham preached at. ;.L()ng Point school house on Sunâ€" day. 13th to an attentive audience. It. was the last Sabbath for the Methodist people to hold service in the old school. Rev "2‘. Cunningham started on the rut. ‘1 .1 trip to his home and fam- ily, North Dakota on 16th. Men 5 heavy rubbers, regular 81. 25 and $1. 35, at $1. 00 pair; 20 pairs men's heavy grain long boots, regu- lur $3.30 a pair, Cleared a lot all sizes, vouths at S' a pair; wo- muns job lot; button booxs, sizes 21'?» and 3 clearing at $1. 00 to $1.50 worth doublo, at Hogg Bros. ber of remnants and odd lines that will be cleared out; at about; half price. Hogg Bros. sold last; week. about :25 children’s suits at $1.00 each. This week they are clearing out men's and children's» over-coats at; from $1.50 to $5.00 each that are worth double this price: act; quick. Before taking stock Hogg Bros are measuring up goods and find a num- The firm of Brokenshire Skuce, butchers. has dissolved. Mr. Skuce is now in full charge and wi.1 no doubt do a large trade, as he is an up-to-date butcher as well as a good citizen. Mr. E. H. Brokenshire in- tends we believe. leaving town. which will be a loss indeed, as he was Well liked here. A. 0. Hogg has $3,000 trust funds to loan on first; mortgages. Grippe has a few victims in our town, but we believe none are serious Mr. D. W. McIntyre, who was re- cently ill, we are pleased to note is now well and able to be about. his business again.3 otherwise from the scholars, of whom the number of fifty some days atâ€" fend. Our new church was opened on oâ€"v .................. 50c Genuine French Flannels, printed, now ................. now .................. l ..... ' 1. 1.75 Ladies’ Sateen Blouses, lined, now ........................ . l. 1 00 Ladies’ Flannel Blouses,lined. now .......................... S 2.50 Ladies’ French Flannel Blouses. lined. now.... ...... 2. 50c Ladies’ Honey Comb Shawls, now .......................... 4 75¢ Ladles' Honey Comb Shawls, 70 Canton Flannel “ 13c “ “ 35c Scarlet Flannel “ 400 0‘ Ct 35c White Saxony Flannel 150 Grey Flannel, now. . 180 II 15c 8/4 Sheeting, now om u u n ’[g Cgt'nbric‘Skirt Lining, gown . . . 5c Brush Dress Binding, now. Cortlcelli Spool Silk “ 3 Spools Coats' Thread “ 25c Cllktaf Skirt Lining “ 60cGIrls’ Ready-to-Wear Dresses now ......................... 750 Girls’ Ready-to-Wear Dresses, now .......................... 90c Girls“ Ready-to-Wear Dresses, now ......................... 1.3g Ladieg' Wrappers, now ...... now ................. 1.35 Giirls' Readyto-Wear Dresses now .......................... ' 1.5ofiLpdies’ Sateen Blouses, lined, lOc Linenetle h "°’ .7 ‘ I‘léc “ O‘ “ 10° W3!“ Lining. now ...... l-m ...... me u H $1.25 Ladies' Col. or Black Kid Gloves. now ................... $1.00 Ladies. Col. or Black Kid Gloves, now ................... 15c Cashryere Gloves, now ........ ‘jéc Ladies' Cashmere Hose‘ 17c Girls‘Yeats {11nd Drgwersfnflow 12c on- now ........................... 1.00 Girl's Ready-to Wear Dresses 25c Ladlea' Wool Hose, now ..... . 35c “ “ ...... 25 Ladisa' Black Wool Mitts. now THE BARGAIN GIVER - - LINDSAY. ‘.S.â€"â€"Great Bargains in Clothing and Furnishings during this sale. CARTER’S GOING OUT OF DRY GOODS DOST PRICE SALE NOW ON. 0‘ ‘s BALSAM LAKE H Cl H ‘0 SC H H 6t 0t KIRKFIRLD OAKWOOD (I ‘l 6‘ I. H 9 ............. . 1.40 R'nnunn “null IUC 15c 20c 3. a. 10c 5c 500 400 OI , J. CARTER, ll ‘I Pn'sl I see the V.R. correspondence claims for John Cunningham, the sole manâ€" gagement in connection with our new church buildinnr. I would say, gixc honor to “110m honar is due. we have had an excellent building com- mittee composed of the following: Jno.Cunning1uun \\. H. 113- ors and F. Staples, assisted by Rev. A. J. Terrill, pastor. 17c 19.3 40c 800 12c 16; 190 4c 4c 10c 19c 40c 210 50 11c moderate. The undersigned wishes toinform the public that he has removed hi: Rag Carpet and Rug W No frr-m Canmngtou to Lindsay. nearly mnposile Lha. market, and is prepaved to execu'e 3" orders promptly and carefuily. An ms? N .. of my work is invited. Charges RAG CARPET RUfi WORKS The Watchmanâ€"Warder must. be gotâ€" ting all the news from Long. Point and Balsam Lake and Victoria. Road as they all seem to write from the centre which is Balsam Lake. mg the building was comfortably fill- ed. but at 7 pm. standing room was all taken up as well as al‘.the scatâ€" ingr room. On Monday night the building was again packed and a program was carried out in the base ment at the same time as the pro- gram above in the church. The re- ceipts on Monday at the door ex- ceeded $100, and Sunday and Non- day's receipts were about $130. Suf- ficient was raised by promised sub- scriptions to cover the entire cost of the outlay and pastor and people are feeling good over the result and are very thankful to those of other denominations for the hearty sup- port given both by subscription and their presence at the tea and lecture. Sunday and Monday 20th and 2lst. On Sunday the dedicatory servicos were conducted by the Rev. J. F. Meats. as announced previously. Mr. John Cunningham on behalf of the building committee presented the building to the trustees and congre- gation for dedication. .In the morn- 42y 15c Hemp Carpets, now: :ch Uniog Carpets._ now. .. 29c Lace “Curtains, now will 15c Dress Shields, now 10c “ 2. 50 Ladies‘ Tailor-made Skirts.. 3.50 Chenille Curtains. pair now 10c Fingering Yarn, now ....... 5c ' . . .. 500 Factory Yarn, 1b., now.. 8c Cretonne Drapery, now Inc .0 ~ 5c Art Drapery Muslin. now 4c 10c 12¢ 3c Embroidery Insertions to match. 4c White “ “ now 25c Ladies’ 45 500 400 200 10c 150 Ladies' 1335 Dresa_Goods, now. 13c Dennim, now .......... . 10c 4.. 15¢ Cottonades 203 “ 150 20c 140 Cotton Shh-ting, now. .. 10c Feather Ticking. now. ‘6 ‘l ‘O H. 66 6‘ (t 6‘ 0‘ ‘6 b‘ IL b. o6 ‘6 ‘L ‘6 6‘ O‘ 6‘ 6‘ 6‘ It 6L It ‘0 H ‘6 5‘ Robert Porteous. Winter Drawers, now Winter Vesta. now. . 06 H I6 0‘ ‘6 ‘5 ‘6 ‘S ‘5 0‘ 3‘ ‘5 ‘6 H fl ‘5 ‘6 ‘6 6‘ i‘ (t c‘ 6‘ ‘6 ‘L 6‘ H I6 h ‘| 6‘ ‘5 bl .6 H ‘5 fl 21c 37c 15c llc 15c 21c 25c 37¢ 13c 11c 11c be 210 10c 12c 16c §Qc Why: Cotton Gowns, trim'd 4.75 Ladies' Rainproof Ulster, this season’s style. now ........... 6.00 Ladies‘ Rainproot Ulster, this season‘s style, now ............ 6.75 Ladies' Raipproof Ulster, this 0.» 1 4. 3'." 10° 6‘ .5 £‘ . 15c ‘6 u 0‘ 20¢ White Honey Comb Cloth. .. 18c John Bull Saxony Yun ..... §9c Why Cotton Skirts, trim‘d, norw 25c Wht_ Cotton Drawers, trimmed 20f; 1§c Why Cotton, trim'dycoreet cover, [e White‘ Drapery Muslin, nqw. 3.50 Mantle Cloths. 'Colcured Carpet Warp: now. White . White Cotton Yam. now“ Sealettae Jacket Cloth, now 5/4 Table Oilcloth,‘ now. 75c Wool Carpet. now. ...... 7c Carpet Lining, now ...... :{ GrainBags pet dog, now 500 Table Napkins, now. . .. 985- Cotton Fleeced Blankets, now 1.00 White Bed Spreads, now. . , Special Low Prices AXES, CROSS CUT SAWS, CIRCULAR SAWS, SCALHS WASHING MACHINES, WHEEL- -- BARROWS, CH UR): 15. 00 Ladies' Jackets, now ..... 12 00 ' . SIGN OF THE MILL SAW 60c 10c 66 I'm ‘6 70 Prints, now. He “ 1% ‘3 5c Roller_fl'owelli_ng, nay. . . 25c Table Linen, now, . ton and such other before said meeting. The ANNUAL Guzman. MEI-z'rmz of the FIR-ERS' UIIOI IU'I’L'AL FIRE INSURANCE COIPAIY will he held in the COUNCIL CHAMBER. in the Town of Lindsay, on 7th day of February, 190k Wht Cotton Chemise. trim‘d season' s style, now. . . .. IRON. STEEL clENNAN00. Thad-1. Inn-In 2m. 19m. ”SOUTH SIDE or Knx Lani: $6 ti H 6‘ 6‘ ‘c 6‘ 6‘ ti .5 6‘ llders’ Hard ware ‘5 ‘6 LI 0‘ H 6‘ u u PORTLAN DD CEMENT FIRE CLAY _ FIRE BRICK: ‘I It ‘5 ‘5 u ‘6 ‘6 0‘ .‘ ‘6 b6 O‘ 6‘ ‘6 G‘ ‘£ t‘ 6‘ to G. CORNEIL, umycomc