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5 J4 banks to the GENERAL TBLIC for their ”LIBERAL ARE OF PATRONAGE. 5 Waterproof Oversh'oes, wool bed, extra heavy sole and Fe}, sizes 6 to II, regular rice $1 50, our price $I. 25. ren ’5 Butt on Overshoes, First Quality, sizes 5 to IO, regular m’ce $1.20, while they last 0c. Commcncned business in Lind- At that time some of the émen ofothe town said, one or ”.6335 wxll do that fellow. We still here, and pleased to say 9 has been {or us the most 59grous year smce we started. Weloolf for 1900 to be even :tter bqsmess year than the one 1t closmg. AVinter goods. Call and see these lines. 'ishing you, one and all, a very W and Prosperous New Year. payers may vote in every ward in By have property. he foot of Kent- st. Mullett, the How about your furs.-48. ‘ A small book of instructions in pot ice. fiagelicensesissuedby Mr. THOS HHS residence, Albert-sh. also at p.113 store. Kent-suâ€"5-tf. ur furs up to date ? See Mullett ring furrier, for repairs and pecials ! NSUN [WAHI hing new in town for Xmas pres- } and see what it. is, it you do _not WILLIAMSON. Photographer.--oO-3 lavelie Milling C). presented Employees with a big fat. turkey: L. Perkins, town, was drowned {:erkins. aged 23 years. nephew Bay last week. He was driv’» offering. . . . King on Tuesday night, ex-alder- Wilson explained to a frienfi SO “exaberated” he didnt § e was saying. Dar _ of Toronto will deliver an 3,14 say On Tuesday, Jan. 9th, rt; .0“. the Red Cross Society. b“ ‘3 chairman of the executive Ehaigdl Organized the first cana- 897.‘ F urther ticulars ’PENINGS ABOUT TOWN IN BRIEF. DECEMBER 28TH, 1899 .ittle Local Lines ice, and broke thrdugh; The >covered. BRCO., {£0230 a letter received by In- lght from an Inspector in the tot the province. teachers are there. Mr. Knight will give '8 received the IA; , ? of his oration at the water- cial lnducements Opp. Post omce. Lindsay LOCAL BUDGET. Will the finder kindly leave It took nearly due hundred NB OF 1893 â€"an7i 013' Chamber Setts in: beautiful and not: too dear. Come and seeâ€"it won’t; cost you anything. J. FLUREY, Oak Front Grocery. -49-tf. by buying the best goods for the occasion. We have got them. The best Tea, the best Sugar, the best Raisins, both cooking and table, the best Currants, the best Spices. the best Peels, the best everything in our line and the best is none too good for our customers. If you have not been a. cus- tomer of ours, come now and get your Christmas goods and save money. See our Dinner and Tea Settsâ€"they a_re handsome Subjoined is a list of the candidates who have passed the Model School exams. and have deen granted certificates: G. S. Buck, W. E. Honev. D Jameson, \V. Jordan, I. Manning, W. Morrow, John McCallum, 1 J as. Macfarlane, Jas. A. McQuarrie, G. L. ‘Pedlar, C. L. Badman. J. W. Wilson, Hattie Bartley, Lottie E. Cameron, Annie B. Macfaxlane. Lillie McGeough, Marlon McLaughlin, Nellie 0. McQuade, Lottie J. O’Boyle. Lorecto O‘Connor. Annie L. Prior, Ida A. Scott, Maggie Scott, Carrie Skitch. Bella N. Smith, Bella Spence, Jameu Thornhill, Rebecca Wilson ...... Certifi- cates renewed for three years~W. E. Agnew, Wm. McKinnon ...... Certificates renewed for two years-W. T. Rich. Mar- tha Bellingham. Annie D. Campbell, Nellie Greenan, Minnie Ingram ...... Ger-l tificates extended for one yearâ€"Mary J.‘ Campbell. Edna B. Copplestone, Nellie Coogan, Lila Eyres, Mary O'L‘eary. From now till Christmas Gough’s im- mense stock of stylish hats, caps, neck- wear and furnishings will draw the crowds. You’ll get left if you’re not in it. â€"The Student's Club whose headquar- ters and manner of life were recently des- cribed in these columns has not ceased to have its being on account of the publicity and criticism to which it was exposed. Far from it. Even the barbed shafts of pedagogical satire in high piaces has had no Visible effect on the members. Cards, though, have been abandoned: oyster sup- pers and amusements in great variety are retained. One of the seven informs us that all reference to their gaminng for even the smallest stake is untrue and that the pleasant features of the organization have not been altered in the least by the breeze They are not in afliiation with the Y.M.C.A. The Store for the Crowds â€"A few days before Christmas a Kent- st. grocer selected a choice vounz goose and hung it up in his woodshed. He then went his way. His neighbor was possess- ed of a dog with rare powers of observa. tion and detective qualities of a high order. He was also blessed with more than usual length of hind legs and bacon. By a combination of these qualities he was enabled to locate the fowl and sample it on different occasions. As the day of peace and gladness drew nigh our expectant townsman went to get his quarry when 1!! â€"Two young men who once were in the emp'oy of Mr. Sam. Fox, M.P.P., are doing well in two different corners of the world. One is Mr. John O'dell. He is in Johan- nesburg making 85 a day in the mines. The other is Mr. John Henderson, son of Mrs. Henderson, widow, of the east ward. He is chief engineer of a mining company in Rosfland. Make Your Christmas Happy â€"M. E. Tangn a great bargain sale of Fancy Rockers, flunges and odd parlor pieces, will be continued until about J anu- ary 10Lh.-52-2. be backed by a strong; compahy: ‘Tkâ€"lâ€"é Star will no doubt, at once take a. front rank with the Toronto dailies. â€"Mr. J. E. Atkinson, at one time con- nected with the Port Hope and Toronto press, but more recently managing editor of the Montreal Herald, has assumed the gnanagement of the Toronto Star. He will â€"You are about to lace your order for an outside weekly. on cannot do better than take the Sun of Toronto. It gives By stander‘s Comments, upto-date agri' cultural information and the best farmer’ s market report published. Fifty cents a year, or clubbed with the Weekly Globe, Witness or ‘Vestern Advertiser, $1. 00; clubbed with the Family Herald $125; with the \Vatchman- Warder, $1. 00. Ad- dress Sun. Saturday N ight Bldg., iloron- â€"On Christmas day a lady and three children had a narrow escape from a serious runaway accident. They were going 11 William-st. in a cutter when the horse's eels began to strike the runner. It began to gallop and for a block it held the pace, but by good management of the lines the lady brought him to a standstill. Great care should be taken in hitching! horses. I R. Shannahan. Fobâ€"x; dvguig‘lfters and on; son are left to mourn her loss. â€"Many readers of The Watchman~ Warder will regret to learn of the death, on Dec. 23rd. of Mrs. Billingham of Fame- lon Falls,relief of the late Stephen Billing- ham of that place. The deceased lady’ was born fifty-three years ago on Hogan’s Island in Ops township, and was the gecgnd eldest daughter of the late Daniel vâ€"_â€"vâ€" -u II...“ â€"On Monday last Mr. John Campbell of Fairview Farm. Woodville, shipped out five of the Barred Plymouth Rock Cockerels advertised in our columns. He has afew good kinds still to dispose of. He Speaks very favorably of The Watch- man-Warder as an advertising medium. â€"Two solid brick semi-detached houses in north ward are offered for sale at a bargain. Seven rooms in each. These houses are in good location and rent well. An excellent chance for investment. N 0 better property in town for the money. Apply at this oflice. Mojel School Examinations. â€"Capt. Crandell slipped and fell at the William-st. corner on Friday ni ht. He brokea rib and will not be abe to get about to solinit support on the coming Election. The commodore scarcely needs -â€"Miss Lottie Fox,sister of Mr. SJ. Fox, M. P. P., has volunteered as nurse with the second contingent for Africa. Her application has been acknowledged and it is amon the possibilities that Miss Fox will ’atten the _wounded in this war. â€"A Christmas tree entertainment, under the auspices of the Sunday school children will take place in the Baptist church this (Thursday) evening, commencing at 7.30. The public are cordially invited. â€"The annual meeting of the Ops Agri- cultural Society will be held at Mr. James Keith’s office, Lindsay, on 'Wednesday Jan. 10th, 1900, at 2 p m. A president and othrr emcers will be elected, and general business transacted; _â€"A Special line of extension tables, dming-room and kitchen chairs. also cots, cradles. high chairs and small rockers as reduced prices at M. E. Tangney’s.â€"52-2. “The Midland counties “Colts” qurling ’ association held its annual meeting at; Peterboro recently. Mr. T. W. Greer of this town was elected 2nd vice preSIdent. I â€"If vour furs need alteration or repairs consult Mullett, foot of Kent-st.â€"48. Little Local Lines Working Expenses .......... $2300 Interest; on $75,000 at 3.197.. . . . . 2625 You get lots of chances to vote to in- crease your taxes, this is the first chance you have got to vote to reduce them. . RECEIPTS. A Town Hydrant Rental.... . . ..$3290 Grand Trunk .................. 1000 Priv ate Consumers ............ 2800 The usual union services will be c072- ducted during the week of prayer, begin- ning on Monday, Jan. Shh The meetings will all begin at; y8 o clock and the program is as fellows: On Monday night; at; the Queen-sh. church Rev. C. H. Marsh will discuss “Sabbath 0bservance;” on Tues- day, Rev. T. Manning, B. A., will speak in the Bap tist church on “Temperance and Social Puritv; ”011 Wednesday Ber. L. S. Hug hwn B. Th” will talk on “Imperial- ism” at St: Andrew’s ;.Rev Jas. McFar- lane will discuss " The Power of the Hoiy Spirit: for Service’ in Cambridge sr. Methodist; church on Thursday; and on Friday nighb Rev. J. W. Macmillan, B. A., aSwill lecture on “ Good Citizenship. â€"A nobby holiday scarf â€"A swell holiday tie -â€"A fine silk muffler 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€"A suit for the boy from mother â€"A warm reefer from father â€"-A blizzard-proof ulster from wife Where to get themâ€"At B. J. Gough’s. I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant, It is possible that this town Will be represented on the second Canadian con- tingent. Capt. Wallace, our worthy and martial townsman. who is one of the lead. ing figures in the 45th battalion, has plac- ed his offer of service in the hands of Gen- eral Hutton. In reply to his communica- tion the captain received the following letter on Christmas day: From the Chief Staff Officer, Militia Dept-., Ottawa. SIR.â€"-I am desired bv the Major General commanding to acknowledge the receipt of your letter volunteering for service in South Africa and to inform you that your loyal and patriotic offer has been noted for consideration. The Canadian branch of the Red Cross Society, whose objeco is to aid the sick and wounded no war. is soliciting money to buy extra. supplies for the second con- tingent All subscriptions should be sent to Dr. G. S. Ryerson, 60 College-Sn, Toro- nto. Surplus ........... . ...... $ 2165 And it will increase every year. What Shall the Present be Vote for the Waterworks By-Law. Capt. Wallace Volunteers Red Cross Society. The Corsets we carry are VVEek of Praver. Laazes' b’lacé Cafes, in [fougfl Bout/e and P/czm Beaver have Fancy Bmz'cz’mgs (ma’ Hzg/z Slorm C allars, at [.(zcz’z'es’. Fawfl, Navy and Black? Beaver Clot/z facxéez‘s‘ éng/z C alley/5, Ree/Q7! sz‘y/e, 6 Pearl Bzzz’z‘mzs, at Ladz'es’ Blacé Cafes, in [foug/z Bout/e and Plaza 8‘ £0723 FdflC’V R7flzflzyzac ”Mn, Hon-l1 CIA ..... r n Hundreds Of garments in the stock, 1 cleaning up time and we’re aoi EXPENDITURES. F. H. VIDAL, Lt.-Col. THE WATCHMAN WARDEQ, LINDSAY 8ym7’5 at 3 7090 $ 4925 on all m..â€" LADIES’ BOATS, CAPES, EHlLDHEN’S HEEHEHS AND ULSTERS I‘he few remaining days before Christ- mas will be full of enthusiasm. At Gough’s store there will be a daily carni- val of bargain hunters, anxious to close their negotations With Santa Claus. The clerks will wait upon the crowds. Happy crowds they’ll beâ€"tellinz of the bargains they carried home and of the bargains in store for their neighbors. Ladies will find much that is appropriate for gifts to their husbands or gentleman friends. The personal' bravery of an oflicer like Col. Sam. Hughes is beyond question, and perhaps he and other leaders among colo- nial volunteers would be a. good deal more apt to keep their regiments out of death traps than the average colonel in the Im- perial service.” .â€"_A, ‘ The timid souls who were horrified at the thought of trusting the Royal Cana- dian Regiment to a. native colonel must admit that the average volunteer colonel could not have led his battalion to more hopeless disaster than has overtaken-his- toric British regiments under the guidance of colonels who would rank as ideal sol- diers in the estimation of General Hutton. “E vents in South Africa are sadly verify- ing the wisdom of Col. Sam. Hughes’ fight against the policy of glorifying the English officer at the expense of home talent. Under the heading "Too much Red Tape” the Toronto Telegram, a paper that has always been economical in its praise of Col. Hughes, has the following: to say of that ofiicer and events in South Africa : Thcse of this town who met Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Morrow during their three summers at Sturgeon Point will be glad to learn that the popular principal of lArnprior high schoon has brought his ‘ institution to the proud position of being the most popular school of its class in the Ottawa district. The Evening Journal, one of the leading papers of the capital, recently offered a number of prizes to be awarded to the schools in the dill‘erent grades that should receive Ihe largest number of votes in the popularity Ownws . The Arnprior school was in the class having 200 pupils and under. In this class it led the entire district, polling 300 votes more thanit‘s closest rival in 20 competi- tors. The prize is either a beautiful Bri- tish ensign in bunting, or a. handsome silver cup. We heartily congratulate the scholarly principal on his success. How- ever, a man who spends his summers at Sturgeon Point Will always succeed. On Tuesday evening, between the G.T R. station and Butler‘s Hotel. large Black Fur Robe, with dark linimz. Fmder will be rewarded by leaving at; The Wamh- man-\VN’dH‘ office. HENRY REAZIN, Linden Valley.â€"52â€"2. â€"-52-3 Clean and large sizn; for em] rnncm. Also receive! within the Inn. two W'rtfk‘, 25 cars fresh mined~Lehiuh VJHev coal. R BRYANS 8; Co. Medals ofjauntiness or quiet gen'ilitv. something more than you've ever seen, at; prices dlrecLly in line with your purse. Issued by BRI'I‘TON 8303., jewellers Lindsay-Jr. Fancy Empenders at Gough’s Col. Hughes Sustained Time is Neatly Up. A Banner School. Marriage Licenses Fur Rob-e Lost Pea Coal at $5.00 An occasion of more than ordinary in- erest took place at the home of Mr. Edward Moore of the Mt. Hnreb neigh- borhood, in the township of Manvers, on Wednesday, the 20th inst, at 3 p. 111., when his daughter Barbara was invited in the bonds of holy matrimony with Mr. Wm. J. Grant. one of Menvers’ worth- iest sons. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. Brown of Bethany and was executed with excellent grace. The only persons in stte Adance outside of the families 0f the contracting parties were Miss Free of Lindsay and Mrs. J rs. Hick son, who is now on a visit from the west. Mr. and Mrs. Grandy took the evening trainet Reaboro and proceeded to Toron- to to visit for a. short time among some of Mr. Grandy’s friends. This cauple rank with the best citizens of our town- ship and the whole vicinity joins in best wishes for their future success. vvnnn un' 11 . o’clock and was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Duncan in a most pleasing manner. To the strains of the organ, ably pl~yed by Miss McFadyen, the groom and grooms- man entered the drawing room, ‘closely followed by the charming bride, leaning on the arm of her father, also the brides- maid closely behind. The bridesmaid was Miss Spence of Glenarm and the grooms- man was Mr. Will Gilbert of Gravenhurst. The ceremony over-and congratulations lavishly bestowed, the large gathering wended their way to the dining-room, where an elaborate dinner was awaiting them, and a most delightful hour was spent. The happy couple left on the even- ing train for Toronto, where they will spend their honeymoon. It showed the high esteem in which both were held by the large number of beautiful gifts, and also by the eager crowds at the station, who did not forget to bring rice. As the train steamed away the crowds Sent up hearty cheers for Mr. and Mrs. Rear. ', REAR â€"CAMPDELL. On Christmas day the palatial home of Mr. A. Campbell, W'oodville, was the scene of much merrimenb on the occasion of. the marriage cf his daughter Edith to Mr. R. Rear, a promising ynurg merchant of the town. The ceremqny commenced at 3 A71- I $5290 $32€0 The above statement does not; inc ude the necessary increase in revenue from private takers. This must m a short. time reach $1000 under the present system of sewer extension. Let: the ratepayers care- fully consider this. To Ba]. 3115.; Grins to town 2135 Dr. Operating. . . . Int. on bonds of the waterworks for 1899, and also the probable results for 1900 : “ iithe town manages them 1899. AK Dr. OperaLimz exp. $2330 Int on $75,000 2625 NeL . surnings. . 2135 P. 1)., Crompton S. A Clear Statement. GRANT â€"MOORE. dz” Beaver C [03% Capes; Ollars, at H ymeneal. v 7065 $4955 2625 2330 1900 Cr. Hydrant rent $3.390 C.‘R1000 Briva we tale ers 2860 G. 1‘. R. ..... slim PriVate tnk- rs 2800 3.11. at, debit 1.20.3 Hvdrants... $4955 $3290 7090 1 Miss Camelon’s Classâ€"StanEcy McLean, 3Herbie Newton, Dora. Matthie, Maud Newwme, thllis Workman, Lillie Hollingsworth, Hellise Workman, lrene Lytle, Lola. Workman, Geo l'reston, Charlie Orczi-ar, Ruby Laidlaw, Mary li;‘l\fl F-A-LA T":_-- Miss Vida K. Scott’ S Classâ€"Amy Work- ma. :1, Leena. Conquergocd, Maggie Robert- son, \Vxllie Maunder, Ronald Fortt, Gerald Miss Weldon's Classâ€"Cnarlie Adam, Stanley Bowles. Minnie Crozier, Mabel Cinnamon, Nettie Cunningham, Wilbert; Courtemanche, John Dixon, Bruce Dixon, Stella Him-rs, Allan Harbwick, Luella Jobbiit, Sunley Kelcher, Laura Mc- Connell, Fred Miller, Charlie Rogers, Lilly Stoddarta, Lucy Yarnold. » SECOND TO JUNIOR THIRD. Miss Wray‘s Class-Nina Allin, Louiee Allan, Mildred Cowie, Annie Carew, Harold Bate, Ferd CreasWHI, Cyrus Emmerson, J ean Flavelle, Wilbert Hunter, Florrie Jackson, Ruby Minus, Vera Mc- Crimmon, Stanley Naylor, Lillisn Robin- son, Annie Sherman, Aida Tcmpkins.. SECOND T0 JUNIOR THIRD. Miss Lumsden’s Class~ Harold Andrews, Hinnah Brure, Ethel Courtemanuiie, J. Fee, Jean Giflbrd, ”Max Irwin, (-:n trial), New. Lukev, Annie Lack. Viwan Laidlaw (en mas). Lilly Robinson, Kenneth Touch- butn, Artie Wilkinson, Ford Wells, Bert; Yarnold (on trial), James Alliston (on. trial.) Miss Watson’s Ciassâ€"Alfie B‘ltP, Tens. Currie, Marjorie Grendel}, Ernie Carley, Anna Dixon, Lulu J ohnsou, Charlie Here, Maggie Kenqey, Hattie Thumnon. Giles, Greeta King. Miss Husband's Classâ€"Bzuce Wiiszon, Bella McKibt-on, Fred Hunter, Jean Wilbon, Ella Lee, Frank Carew, Beatrice Bell, Hattie Scott, Meta Johnson, Percy Skitcb, Alice McKibbon, Roy Benders Louie Stephensen, Florence Clements. Fanny Clendennan, Asa Palen. DECEMBER PRCMO'I IONS. The promoiicns have been made- mainly, and in some grades, entirely on the work done during the ta 1:. as reported by the teachers. The prcmothn is not I final, but condition upon regulw attend- arice and satisfactory work so classes to I which pupils are promoted. I l JUNIOR FOURTH TO SENIOR FOURTH. Lea McAulay, Frank Clank, Victor Glad- man, VioTet Slddle, Muriel Koyie, Nellie Geach, Annie Balm, Della Magifl, Lesle Silver (on trial). SENIOR THIRD TO JUNIOR FOURTH. Miss Thomas’ Classâ€"Jasephine M ag- wood, Alice McNeiliie, FQorence Patterson, Herbert \Villlams, Wesley Thurston, John Vanstone, Tommy Bell, Villie (‘raudelL Katie Milne, Maggie thrc, Tom Ilaslam. Miss Irv» i u’s Classâ€"Roger Maunder. Hue] Siddle, Hazel Yarnold, Katie Humphrey's, Allister Giliespie, Charlie Frzmpton, Clarence Thompson, Nellie Bell, Sadie V‘Valker. Memorable handkerichief evc-nt. I reds of dozens of them to fit your « wish. Prices will make you wonder we sell so cheap. Silk Handkerchiefs at Gough’s JUNIOR LINDSAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. JUNIOR TO SECON D. THIRD TO SENIOR THXRD. ', cz/Z " $5.00 $4.00 ’ $4.15 $5.00 :hiefevwnt. Hund- IO fit; you‘r eyery flow