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mmwwm flas Gifts the Silverwan we are giving a to our customers. jopp. Post Office. Lindsay [hing CHOICE, NEW, USEFUL and will be IPRECIATIVE. ur Fall Headgear and Lve bought very special c suitable for . . . NO“ buy come and inspect jgchON, it will help to hat you want. You will gthing you did not think at will be most suitable. to MISS MITCHELL :s a large stock of both ill save money. . LITTLE’S, alenders, Cards, Photo Frames, Sets, Toilette Cases, Travelling 'ewel Cases, Collar and Cufl' Boxes. ‘ will be open every evening till s and Miliinely LOCAL BUDGET. foot of Kent-st. Mullett, the nv about your fursâ€"48. . .e licenses issued by M1. THOS. Bresidence, Albert-st“ also at F store. Keut- st.â€"5 tf. furs up to date. ’3 See Mullett n: furrier, for repairs and tie Lotal Lines as Presents Book and Stationery Store, OPP. POST OFFICE NINGS ABOUT TOWN IN BRIEF. [WWI nd 1:. yards of striped flan- 32 inches wide, bright 2 and grey stripes-fast. Wemt Over Campbell’s Grocery Store m House. lbois, the popular horse-buyer d3 in town this week picking Icfhorces. He will beat the [$22 on Friday and Saturday. as: new in town for Xmas pres- nd see what it is, if you do not LLIAMSON, Photographer.--50-3 arty-fourth annual convention m Ontario Butter and Cheese will he held at Madoc on Jan- LE’S Bonkstore Br Der balance of this week and the It Petty the jeweller will sgll 988 and silverware at speclal :25. His present stock is the Tcarried. It. will pay you to S 9‘ FLAVELLE BROS. Mitchell, 11f continues his furniture and 'business at the old stand in 'he Watchman- Warden Easy Res and parlor suits at greatly ”35 Two second- hand pianos RCO’S. Si‘; berg 9, German Optician, day. and will remain until {of the ratepayers of Stur- vnll meet, at G. H. Hopkin’s film-st” on Friday 2206, at mate a. reeve and councillors :9. A full attendance of the E LATEST DESIGNS ATâ€" mal meeting of the Lindsay >Wiety will be held at the t- JIethodist church, on Mon- L" 22nd. The Rev. B. E. A. of Gals, will deliver the g prices on all Ladies’ lrens‘ Coats â€" Beaver mna. Coats â€"â€" Venetrian lead and Frieze Ulsters ‘1 at. special prices. 5As FLAVELLE BROS. l BOWOS of Oakwood has a [twenty men engaged in cut- me lane hush of fortv acres on he“? Durclmsed by him at LEV-sod has been nearly all 5““? dealer with the excep- f°r 103ml trade. The elm and 831903398" sold in the pile d«ruler This is probably the ”the meat forests of early the Drice realized will not penny to Mr. Bowes. gm: aszortment of pictures Xuzent 8:. Co’s, in Oak, gilt: 1 frames. Beautiful goods presents Prices cub for the 5: 00., 333R 2 I ST, {‘7 He may be consulted .. cccccc yard. â€"Men’s underwearâ€"the kind that don’t shrinkâ€"natural Wool and fleece linedâ€"at 40c. and 50c. per garment. DUNDAS FLAVELLE BROS. _â€"The ice was in good condition at the rmk on Saturday and Monday nights. The band has been employed end Manager Parkin only warts on the weather to furnish a. great winter’s amusement. â€"Any person wall-ting hatural an'l well finished pictures, will find that E. Williamson takes the lead in town. Gal- lery foot of Kent-st. east.â€"50-3 â€"A1d. Crandell states that he endeayor- ed to eat the first fine for bicycle rxdmga remitted. He was prepared to move a. resolution to that efl‘ect but no member of council would second it. -â€"The Ladies’ Aid of Cambridge-st Methodist; church held a very successful bazaar in the show rooms of the Massey Harris peOple on Tuesday night. Supper was served and a. sale of articles conducted. The proceeds W818 very satisfactory. a honeyébmb, éV'héureyfiaoâ€"Eirldâ€"é ibreft} girl '4 A honeycomb is a small cell. a. hon- eymoon is a big sell, and a pretty girl is a. damsel. â€"One of the most acceptable and sen- sible Christmas presents you can make is to open a. saving bank account: in your friend’s name. It would be very conven- ient for a rainy day and might also .en- courage your friend in the habit; of savmg. Every facility to do this is offereq by the Victoria Loan 8: Savings (‘0. of Lindsay. --A newly married editor gets off the following: What' IS the difi‘erence between --Prof. J. H. DeSilberxze, the celebrated eye specialist from Germany, expert optic- ian, will he in Lindsay, at the Benson House, on Thursday. and Friday, Dec. 2lst and 22nd, and may be consulted free of charge. Those having weak or imperfect eyes should not fail to consult the professor. Satisfaction guaranteed.-49â€"3. â€"20 dozen linen huck towels 23 and 45 inches longâ€"plain and Colored borders-hemmed endsâ€" Special price 200 each, $2 25 per dozen. . â€"Two solid brick semi-detached houses 1n north ward are offered for sale aha. bargain. Seven rooms in each. These houses are In good location and rent well. An excellent chance for investment. No better property in town for the money. Apply at this omce. â€"Remember you can get; the Weekly Sun. of Toronto and the Family Herald, (including premium pictures) for $1.25; bun and Weekly Globe, Witness and Western Advertiser for $1 and Sun and this paper for one dollar. Send to Sun office Toronto, for four successive sample copies of that paper. They will be sent free of charge. â€"The new Westminster, B. 0.,» board of trade has published a 30-page report for 1899. According to this pamphlet that body is very much alive to the interests of the city and has instituted a number of many important matters for its welfare. The big fire out there early in the year gave Westminster 3. severe set-backs but the board haslenergetically labored for recow ery and has been successful in a marked degree. --Yesterday morning Mr. J. D. Flav- elle’s horse attached to a Gladstone buggy was left standing untied in front of Box- all‘s store, While the coachman stepped in- side. The animal became frightened and bolted down Kent-st. When opposite “I. J. Carter’s store Mr. Albert J ewett, at no small risk, sprang in front of the ani- mal, and seizing the bridle, soon brouvht it to a standsnillfithus saving the prob- able destruction of a. cosfly vehicle. â€";\Iariposa’s popular drover. Mr. Thos. Bowes, shipped a. fine carload of choice beef cattle to Toronto last week for the Christmas market. The pick of the car was a lame red shorthorn coming three years old, bred by Mr. James Wylie. This animal brought the tap price. Mr. Mc- Kay of the 13th concession furnished heifers that were a credit to his skill as a feeder. Mr. H. \Vhetter also furnished a fine heifer and a cow. ()n Mondav of last week Mr. Bowes shipped a. double-deck car to the Peterboro market, which was follow ed by a second double-decker Mono day of this week. â€"Don‘t miss your choice of get- ting one of our Ladies’ Winter Coats or Capesâ€"special prices for all Winter garments Fresh, new fruits to hand at; A. B. Terry‘s. Grenoble Walnuxs, Almonds, FilbertsPecan. Brazil and Peanuts. New anu, D9328?“ Malaga Grapes, Oranges, ,,_ â€" -4”. 1032 blg‘, Uflbcw, u -hI~-lwn Lemons, Raisins, eta-49 3. Our readers wiil remember the Alumni Re-Union this (Thursday) afternoon in the Assembly Hall. The meeting will be called to order at 2.30 p.m., when election of officers and the general business of the Association will be taken up. There will also be a number of Speeches given by graduates of the schooi. 1n the evening the folio“ in: pro ram willbe given: A Piano solo, Miss enson; address of wel- come, Mr. J. Workman; solo, Mr. . Silver; addresses, officers of the Associa- tion. Mr. H. Reazin, J. E. Knight; solo, Mr. McQueen; reading, Miss Edith Mc- Donald; addresses, Messrs. R. J. Mc- Laughlin, A. E. Silverwood, R. Harring- ton; solo, Miss Corneil; reading, Mr. Garnet B. Hughes. Admission free. The Public Librar} has been clo<ed from Monday to Thursdov of this week to allow for re-numbering books, etc. It) will re- open on Friday. 22nd inst ,_ (to-morrow) at .3 p m canélogue will be issued Friday; and .will be for sale at 5 cts. a. copy. Members will note that in future, the rule of the Board regarding the giving out of books will be : “That; books will be givm out only when asked for on the call-slips provided." In- structions are posted up in the reading room. This rule will be strictly carried out. Public â€"A nobby holiday scarf â€"A swell holiday tie -â€"A fine silk mufiler â€"A sporty pair of gloves â€"A dress pair of kids â€"A cosy suit of underwear â€"A ‘stylish fur felt hat â€"A beaver overcoat â€"â€"A suit for the boy from mother -A warm reefer from father â€"-A blizzard-proof ulster from wife Where to get themâ€"At B. J. Gough’s What Shall the Preaent be DUNDAS 8:. FLAVEL LE BROS. DUNDâ€"AS FLAVELLE BROS. Alumni Re-union Library vRe-Opening and New Catalogue .ittle Local Lines New Fruits. ~‘Capt. Kennedy, of the government works, Victoria Road, was in town Tues- day on his way home to Bobcaygeon. â€"Rev. Mr. Lhcnamara, curate of St. Paul’s, will shortly leave for a new charge in New Brunswick. -â€"Dr. S. A. Metherell of Colborne-st. left on Monday night: for Liverpool and will shortly go to South Atrica. â€"Mr. 7‘W. Lytle, a. prosperous farmer of Roland. Man, is whining friends in Emily Lowmhip. â€"â€"Mrs; (Rem W. McKay of Norval, is the guE‘SL of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Ly tle. â€"'1â€"\'I:. M. J. Kenny Iefb Wednesday morning for Oztawa, to interview the Minister of Justice in the Mitchell case. â€"Mrs. A. W. Parkin and Mrs. G. G. Par- kin of the north ward leave to-day to sperd Christmas With Mrs. C.Linstrun as Chicago. â€"Mrs. J. Carpenter of Valentia has been visiting in Down and is now spending a few days: wirh her sister-in-law Mrs. Pogue az “F airview Farm.” -â€"Messrs. Frank and Charles Fee of Mimo, North Dakota, and Mrs. Thos. Fee of the same place. are spending the Christ- mas holidays with Ops friends. â€"Miss Emma Woods, siater of Mr. W. G. Woods. left this week for Southern California, Where she will spend the Win- â€"â€"Mr. and Mrs. David Oliver of Leask- dale, Ontario countv, spent; the past week visiting old friends in Mariposa, their former hnme. â€"â€"Mr. Thus. Brodie, who has been visit- inz: relatives in Toronto for the past couple of mnmhs, renuncd to town this week, and will remain Butil nicer the holidays. 7- 1"! TY.--_LAR â€"Gentleman Cadet Garnet B. Huéhes, of the Royal Military College, Kingston, arrived in Town inst evening, and will spend the Xmas holidays at home. -Mr. J. W. Britten, formerly of the post office staff here, left Monday for Manitowaning, Manitoulin Island. Where he has entered the employ of the Rathbun Co. as bookkeeper. -â€"Mrs. Jessie Perkin, Lindsay-st" who has been cohflned to her room for the pen-t three weeks with typhoid fever, is improving, and her early recovery is look- ed for by numerous friends. ~Before leaving Newton Robinson, a few of the friends of Mr. M. Chantler, of Finlay d: Chantler, shoe merchants, town, presented him with an address, a. ring: and a Gladstone travelling bag, as a. slight token of esteem. â€"Among those who passed successful- ly at the recent School of Pharmacy ex- ams, Toronto, were Mr. J. P. Taylor, of Morgan's drug: store. and Mr. Ed. Wool- lard. formerly with Mr. S. Perrin. . . â€"-Miss Clendennan. whose home 18 near Cnmbray, but who has been pursuing her studies at the Madill Institute, Chicago, arrived in town on Monday morning and will visit here and at home for a couple of weeks. n , -A 1":nl-n “tubal-o o ter. vv yv:‘- . â€" . Francis Fee of.Minto, Dakota, a fertile: well-known resxdenb of Ops, _Wbo went. west; some twenty yearqago, 18 qt) present enjoying a plgasapt vx_sw to hxs many old-tune friend’s 1n chtorla county. â€"-Mr. Wm. Cunningham of Omemee, 2“ ‘t-_:LAS-.n nan“ 1. vv Lâ€"I‘l v..._- --u ‘ , who spent the Summer in Manitoba, near Roland, returned home a couple of weeks ago. V He says work and money are plenti. fail out there. but a man looking for com. fort had better remain in Ontario. â€"-Mr. Sim. Lott, Minden. spent a couple of days in town last week. It is some 14 years since his last visit and he was sur- prised at the progress of the town. He states that the provisional county system will prevail in the northern townships, as thev are now prospering. Unav . --M;.7 W. J : Brâ€"yans of Morden, Man., who in company with his sister Miss Ladz'es’ Fawn, Nady cma’ B/czcé Beaver C [02% ._ [4513623 flzgé C 01/6175, Ree/27 sz‘y/e, 6 Pearl Bzzz‘tom, czz‘ Ladz'es’ Black Cafes, in Rozzg}; Bow/e and P/czm Beaver C/ofé Cape: flaw Fame}! 5761221292235 and ffzg/z Storm Col/am“, at C/zz/dreiz’s C olerea’ Frieze U/SZem, wz’z‘é a’ez’ac/zaé/e C apes, Deué/e-Breezsz‘ea’ . Cam‘s, Hzgfl Col/em, szzes, 6 years at - - The Corsets we carry are R, Hundreds of garments in the stock. new, stylish and German made. It’s cleaning up time and we’re going to give you Coats at low prices. Personals of Minto,‘ Dakota,‘ 9. 831mm at 9.11am um Carrie, is spending the Christmas holidays in town, speaks in glowing terms of his western home. In company With his father, Mr. J ames Bryans. at one time a resident of Hillhead, ()ps, he works (540 acres of land, and the past season harvest,- ed over 5,000 bushels of wheat and 4.000 bushels of oats and barley. Thev have in addibion large herds of well-bred stock, being among: the many prosperous settlers of that; section. From now till Chri-tmnq Gouzh‘s im- mense stock of st;y‘.i.h hats, caps, neck- wear and furnishings wi‘l draw the crowds. You'll get; iefc if you’re not in in. Rev. W. G. Clarke, B. A. of Woodville, cotupied the pulpit of the Cambridge-st Methodist church on Sunday last. In the morning Mr. Clarke gave a scholarly and most interesting interpretation of the words, “The things that are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” Citing intensely sug- gestive instances of the mutability of all visible Ihingzs the preacher threw over againstthem in striking: contrast the in- vieable realities that lie beneath or occupy the material such as oxygen the basal element of matter and character the qual- ity of soul Upon these cariSIderations the speakerfbased a powerful appeal to "look not upon the things that are seen but upon the thinga that are not seen; not the temporal but the eternal. Mr. Clarke’s language, and delivery as well as his rugged but concise and logical cast of mind are of the highest order. Ladies: should see the beautiful assort- ment. of fancy goods and novelties carried by S. Paisley 8:. 00., ladies furniahing store, Kent-st. Them are very summit: for Christmas and New Years pre~euts. A large stock to select from. Prices right. Remember the place, one door Wear of Gough’s. Nothing can be more appropriate or ac- ceptable for a Christmas present than a handsome article of furniture. We carry an immenSe stock from the best: manufac- turers, and the prices have been specially reduced for the holiday season. See our magnificent parlor sebcs,dininz-room settle, eaay chairs, rockers, lounges, fancy chairs, etc. No trouble to show goods. Ander- son, Nugent; Co. The Lindsay }ublic Library Prize Regulations 1. That a prize in books of the value of 33 be given for the best essay on “The Historjcal N_ovel{’ '_ ‘ 9.. L--'I_- AI layUt-vu- -‘v . 2. That there-be twn priz‘s in books of the value of $6 and $4 for the best essay on “The Politmpl Growthpf Capada.” Q A__'I L- Luv-â€" vw-vâ€"â€" v.._._ 3. Theta the competition be confined to ticket holders of the Lindsay Public Lib- ary. 4. That the competition for prizes for the essay on “The Political Growth of Canada.” be limited to persons of twenty years of age and under. 5. That the awards be made in May, 1900. . 6. That each competitor sign his essay with a. fictitious name, giving no marks of identification in the essay, and sending along with his essay an envelope contain- ing his real name and fictitious name to the Seen» tarfy of the‘Board . 1 -7# ‘ AA.“ Novelties for Xmas Presents UU'I 7.~7fvliéfiviifieiawards be made by a com- mittee ofgudges appointed by ohe Beam. What to Buy for Christmas Presents The Store for the Crowds ES’ BOATS, CAPES, EH Church Notes. $5.00 ‘, gum; WIHIIUIHIHIIHHHHIHHUlllllh'llfllfllllllllllmlflllll.‘ illllllllllllllllllllflmfllllllifllllllmfllfl 1|‘lllllllllnlllilllllllllllll'llll'll lll'll'llll IllllElll lllSill llllililillllllllllllllllllllfilllllllllllllllllillllilllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllilliilllllllllllllllllillfilll;‘llhllilill llllll lllll: IE Modéls ofjauntiness or quiet gemility, snmething‘ more than you'v: ever seen, at; prices directly in line with your purse. On Kent st, south side. between Do- minion Bank corner and Britson's, just before noon Friday, a gentienmn’shufling- case silver-watch, No. 1557095. Suitable reward on finder returning to S. Britton or Mr. Barr, Registrar, Lindsay.â€"51.2 The best bhristmas gifts are useful gifts. needed gifts, not “gimcracks.” It should occur to you that an overcoat, ulster, or pea-jacket, a. suit of underwear, or a hat are among the most sensible Christmas boxes 3. man or boy could receive. These are all at Go lgh’s, selling at prices lower than they ever will be again for years to come. Fancy Suspenders at Gough’s Prof. J. H. DeSilberge, the celebrateo‘ eye specialise from G( rmany. expert opti- cian, will be in Lindsay on Thursday and Frid-sv, Dec. 2hr. and 22nd, and may be consulted an the Benson House; also at the Mansion Houwe, Feueinn Fails, on Tueâ€"‘- dav and “’ednesday. Dec. 19th and 20th. Eves te~ted free of charge. Those havmg weak or imperfect eyes should not fail to consult: the profussor. Satisfaction guar- anteed.â€"49-3. P. D., Crompton’s. Do Some Lareful Thinking Trunks and Valises German Eye Specialist ROBT. N E] LL, 10 mm] [2 years, (12‘ to all our customers. Come and 'enjoy yourselves. LDBEN’S BEEFEHS AND ULSTEHS Watch Lost R. ZVEI LL ‘, wit/z fancy émz’a’zfigs . . . .VVE \VILL GIVE A. . . . Over eighty beautiful rocking chairs in stock. in cobbler and saddler seats. A sensible and appropriate Christmas pres- ent. Prices sprcialiv 10W. See them at Anderson, Nugent 8: Co's. Silk Handkerchiefs at Gough‘s Memorable handkerchief event. Hund- reds of dozens of them to fit )our every Wish Prices will make you wonder “now we sell so cheap. Mr Wm. Thorndike of Oakwood has recently purchased the well known Short- horn bull“Lord Will uzhby” from John Camphel), Fairview Farm. We beliexe that the animal is one of the very best sires in the province,. evidence of which are the many premiums won by his get at the Provinciai fat stock show the past sthree years and especially in that a steer sired bv him won the championship last year at Brantford in being declared the best fat cattle beast in the show. John Campbell in selling: him did >0 very reluct- antly, but gave Mr Thorndike special terms so that he would be retained Within. the reach of Fairview. We have no hrs- itation in adding that be has proved to be the most succeasfnl producer ot high-class stock of any bull hitherto used in the section where he was owned, and consider farmers near Oakwood very fortunate in havirg such a valuable animal bro ight in by Mr. Thorndike. BOOTS AND S OES A Sensible Xmas Gift. ', all Stock Notes " $0.00 " 04.00 ” $4.05 $0.00 Rubbers ll} llllfliilllllli 'Illl.illlllil the 13