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IONS urges e Benefit Dacmm n rds. pack- 'hs ,Iitics of lengths Pailette 'ange of 120 NC I Open Evenings till Christmas :ols 'irls. Over Gwmg for letters wrappmg prxced 155m SH! 25c I] (T W rted 0‘ h. llwn visit [Wu _\‘Q~:l “as mt _\‘e~l ls re-mnrkcd. UL» same yo jlm'fltm of am! .Hm's -: muzzml \H-rt 7‘11. “In unr of the four evangelists. be rememfiered that the damwon 01' Jerusalem occurred between the time of the Nativity and the writing or ”‘9 :OSpels. at least in the shape in which it has come down to us. I“: The First Christmas W l.\ imit HM THE S] A}: O!“ BETHLEHEM mm- in tlw rust a couple of mm- sunrise and must have I: u m-llclngly beautiful appear- l! [mu- lwvu sxmko-n «If as one ‘l‘lmt “as almul fifty days loss .u .H-ul's lwfure the death of n lzn‘l whirl: harmonirxs m-ll 12'2‘ «‘nndilluus (If the narrative. \ px‘nlmhiv llmt llle mandate ~Ezmuim-r ur' all the vhilllren x:'< nlll :nnl ulldt‘l‘ was issuvd “min ln-lurc his dovmlsv. and l u! mu ,u-HI‘S would lmn'e an namxza rnr any unrortaiuty as has ”I (luv "mu-arm“? of flu? :‘v-lrnml by Hn- magi: :llsotllm‘e ~ I-nwlml full unmns on :1 Fri- Wvu’: 1h:- _\‘t~:lrs I'- (‘. 6 and ml 1m min-r follnwiu‘: that ftw has been stated that the nh of Christ must have occur- d (0er years before the date :wl ml] for the current chronolo- :hut i: is probable the event be- 5mm,- nthcr time in the year {wax days after the winter sol- i'hv zv-usnu fur the confident as- i~ rln- :tsvel’millin: of the fact 4w: dim! about four years 8. C. ‘; ts of thi< siuupusitinn is the :|[ the time of the birth of “lwu'” were- shepherds abiding ”MIL wan-him: their flocks by .‘i virt'umsmm'e not natural in rhinin- uf iethlehem near the Iizl)‘, That is the height of m mum: in .ludea. and the I»: in»! IIDIN'III' to have been ob- :vm-X'nil)‘ before the fifth cen- .ll The ma Year And the New . A New Year Proposal. “What resolutions have I vowed to keep the coming year? Come. sit beside me. maiden fair. sud ,qtmghmy you shalt hear. I’ve pledged .113”ng to choose one girl - funâ€"out the throng so say And love her with an honest love forever and for aye. "I‘ll work for her grip: brain and brawn. with all my might and main. Until I‘ve won her everything that ion- " esty‘can gain: ‘ ‘ 1']! fill her life with all that's good till use ltselr is done. And while we train our minds and hm we'll not neglect the tun. "Now. tell me. won't you. maiden tale. what you have vowed to do? For I've laid bare my lnmost soul to no one but to you." "I‘ve mode no pledga." she replied in so demure a tone. "But a: you don't object I'll try to hel; you keep your own." â€"Wallsoe Dunner Vincent. I watched the 01d year die. And with us {aiding day There came the thought that by Its death a brighter way Opes up. and. all things bright. “'e'u have surcease at last Mm spec!ers dark as night. They'll live. bux in the past. “’ATCHEI) the old yPnr fade. And with its dying light The gloom. at first a shade. Turned into darkest night. And then I said: " ”l’is gone The old year IS no more. And memories nuw alone Linger along me share." But ’twill not always be. 'l‘herc'll come a. living day. And all things new. and we Shall live in endlesa May. No gravestones then will mark The tombs where dead hopes lie. No nights of sorrow dark Creep o‘er our changeless sky. â€"James Daniel Cleaton. With the first setting sun. THE WATCHMAN:WARDER. mus“, ONTARIO. A number from here were at the school concert at No. 9 Ops Friday night. All report a. good time. URE WQOL- HQRSE COVERS Fast. bright] colbrs, guaranteed to wear ten- years. Price $2. 75 to $5 each. Also a few seconds in white blankets.â€"The Horn Bros. Woollen Co. Ltd. , uâ€"»..- -â€" ”-4 SOME FINE 'l‘l' RKEYS. A fine lot of turkeys, numbering about ninety-eight in number, which tipped the scales to the weight of thirteen hundred and fortyâ€"one pounds; were delivered At Fenelon Falls on Thursday last. 'Ihey were raised by Mrs. Charles Smithson, of the abOVe vibinity. Mr. and-Mrs. D. McMann and little son visited his mother on Sunday. Miss Clara Stephenson spent Sun- day in Pefierboro. \Iillersmith, not. 9.â€"L. 0. 1.. .\'o. 952 elected a new stat! of ofl‘icws. ()ur lodge here is in a flourishing condition, and the new stat! of om- cers elected Monday night will on- deavor to continue the good work, as in the past. Bro. Allan (‘urrins has been a very capable Master dur- ing the past three years, but wished to withdraw from the position. and Bro. .lefi’ Ashmore was elected in his place. The following are the new officers :--W.M., Bro. Jeff Ashmore; Don't forget our anniversary servi- ces on Sunday. which will be con- ducted by llev. Mr. Jones. Janet- ville. ('ln Monday evening the oys- ler supper will he held in the hull near the church. after which a good program will be given in the church. .\ddresses.hy Rep. Jones, llr. Shorey and Mr. Weeks. Lindsay; also time- mee talent. will ahly assist; The funeral here Sunday of Mrs. George .Vchnhey was largely attendâ€" ed, which showed the deep respect and sympathy of friends and comâ€" munity. We extend our sympathy to Mr. Mcfiahey in this gloomy hour. She is gone, but will still live in the hearts and lives of those who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. ho L. 0. L. No. 952 Rvulml'o, “or. R.â€"'l‘he firstborn “0- men's Insxitute continues to hold in- teresting meetings. The mueling on 'l‘hursday, lll'C. 6th. was held at tho I‘ll“. \H()R() Eiect Officers Let us help you With your gift buyifig. Our expenienca is sure to be of assistance to you and besides our utock is the largest in town. ishing a placid autumn evening with no- r om- thing unusual to the driving snow of the. morning and she is here. Sun- l en- work, \lay evening llwight Hamilton and nrrins Harry Murphy brought their Cows r durâ€" in from pasture as they have done the vished regularly since last spring for t. and last time. Yesterday morning a in his thin. crisp snow lay over the ground “9W â€"autnmn had gone, winter had nore; come. and thus the transition, from plain. summer with its green grass and Sec, shady trees, to the golden harvest. Bro. the falling leaves. the bleak Novem- Sam. ber storm and the introduction: of nomas winter in one short night. The m Nuâ€" kiddie's dream as usual. is first of d MC“ Santa Hans. and will he soon be MCM‘ here '.’ and then harness up their ”59p“ sled and oil for a rolic in the new cere- snow. While the long open fall had R “if"? its blessing to the farmers and many which more of us. it was beginning to be : 4h”: matter of concern to many more and now with tlte snow and the cold bit- I the _ ~ ~ \' tine siness should surpass itself. 'lhut liiott. with t‘hristnms holidays and muni- l the cipal elections. and Concerts. and . the paying taxes will just about lump form most of us busy. llut, to hint; back we will leave old mother earth good in her nen white dress and proceed. The excavation work by .\I r. \l'ool- servi- con- lard, which has been proceeding lunet- rapidly. ended Saturday evening. lle , 05-9- has excaVateti for a cellar 2.’ .\ ti". e hall over which he will erect next spring good a Very cmnmodious drug store. .\lr. ‘llll'Ch. llurdewa also has been digging for a thorey well for his new barber shop, .\lr. time- Richard liruine in charge. l The Girl's oath! of (‘hrist t‘hnrt-h Mrs.‘announee a bazaar on I’riduy after- ttend- noon. the 12th inst.. when they will espect otl‘er for sale a choice lot of fancy com- work suitable for holiday gifts. M'- thy ‘0 ternoon tea at 5 p.m.. at which all hour. are welcome. We wish the young in the ladies success. " Advent of Winter ' Welcomed at Bobcaygecn The school board have been adVer- tising for teachers again. In engag- ing teachers last summer the board so happened to hire some whose teaching abilities were better demon- strated than their certificates. The teachers have been doing good work. but the board were instructed to ad- w-rtise again and ha\’e done so. so the outcome is that one change has been made, Miss “'innifred [’urdy taking the north school. So far as Bobcaxgeon, Dec. :79. â€"â€"'l‘he must much or “inter comes “ith a rush. and like a thief in the night, from The annual meeting of Red Rock cheesl- factory was held last Wednes- day. showing' a satisfactory report for the season. The annual men-tint: of llohcuygeon cheese factory is an- nounn-d for to-morrow in the town hall. Mr. Davis, of the llopurtmvnt of Agriculture. Lindsay, will be pre- son! and addl‘P‘Rfi the meeting in the interests of keeping milk fut re- cords. winter in une : kiddio's dr‘um as Santa Hans. and hvrv'.’ and thvn sled and on' for u snow. “'hilv the cipal elections. umi coma-rm, mm paying taxes “ill just about kwp most M us busy Hm. to look back “'0 will louve uld mulhvr earth in hvr no“ \x‘hiio (In-55 and pram-0d. 'l‘ho vxcuvulinn War}; by Mr. Woul- lai‘d, which has been proceeding rapidly, mulod Suiurduy (waning. ”1' has excavated for u cvllar 25 .\ fin, aver which hu- will erect mm spring .. run-r nnnnnnlnnlls (h‘IIL' StOI'U. .‘11'. The [3 rat l‘mxlcs L‘oxnez, Dec. 7.-â€"Miss Haz- el l‘oxxles returned last “eel; from l‘oronto. “here she was visiting :friends the last couple of \xecks. Miss Susiu. Wager was called home -from Lin'dsm to wait on he: sister- !in- -la\\. Mrs. “vs. “35:91. “ho is 'quite ill “ith heart trouble. but un- der the skilful treatment of llr. (ira- ham “e hope sh:- mu} soon xw'ain her usual good health. i a I D Devin. of \I-rulam, that the com- :mitu-e of the (‘mmly (‘oum'il which met last week to examine the Mud -l.ake bridge in \':~rulam. at Prosâ€" cou's, have concluded it to he a county bridgv, and will be formally ntaken over by the (‘oumy ('oum-il at its Janllary session. I We have been informed by Reeve Weekly News from Powles’ Corners Mr. I-‘n-d L‘oppins. of (‘amorom tended divine St'l‘ViCOS herv last? day. Mr. and Mrs. J. IL l‘mt'les drove out to Palestine to see Mrs. Pow- les' sister, “ha is home 0n n Visit frnm Saskuttmn. The young men of our League are. to In: congratulated mt the very suc- eessful social time given by them last “Ninesday evening. The program \ms entirely rendered h_\' the Inns. and it reflects Very much credit in- deed for it was both entertaining, instructive and beneficial. Mr. Bruce (‘ooper presided at the organ. lie- freshmems were then served by the boys and l'lv ladies had tn admit. that «he rake-cutting as Well as everything else was done in first- class 5!) le. all his life Miss Alma “rock, of Ups, spent a Cnuplv of days last work visiting at tho'humv of Mr. R. l'nrks. she be- ing the guvst of Miss \'era.. The, eulogies conferred upon Ward- en Bottum in the closing hours of ('ounty (‘ouncil were Well fitting. He has shown the same display of busi- ness ability in county nfl'nirs this year that, he has shown in business frivnds of Miss Ruby her that The many l’owles aw delighted to have home again and also to know sh? is so far improved as to be able to be out again. we urv aware no othc-r suitable ap- plications have been reCOimd and no othvr changes are likely to he made. Quite a few nf the Hon. ('nl. Sam. llughos' staunch friends uvaih-d themselves nf the ummrtunity of ro- m-wing vauninlancos last Saturday (,‘umm’on station for an hour. whilv his SpN‘iBl car was held at The Sunda); schuol 0f this place is! preparing a splendid cantata furl their ('hristmas entertainment which! is to he gin-n on tho evening of the! 22nd of li-cemlu r. ('nmo one, come! all. If you don' 1 you'll miss a rare! U‘l‘at ’:::"::;°: McCarty’s Jewelry Store , at- Sum 0n the Track of the New Year EW YEAR'S was a mug time In settling mum .Ian. I as the proper time for its ('vlebl'atiun. Even now. in (:rem'e and Bus- sm. when: the Jmian calendar is in force. New Year's dm-s not arrive until twvlve days after the ,n-nr xs Well on its way in llu- rent of [Du civilized World. The anvlcut 11:31.: begun the new yu-nr equiuux. Sum. 22. :x Salon's time :It (In [text 21. but in Hw 1i The world over on New Year's it [I a mtom to drink to the health at one's (dentin. The giving of gifts: on New Year‘s day has been supemmled largely in An- glo-Saxon Gilllltfll's by the givinz or Christmas gifts. but the custom still is retained in France. This custom was one of the most ancjent and universal- ly observe-d of New Year's day. *motuflintmm tm‘n Mme- Xv. -.' ‘a'unr's “Us awn. mudv and .\v\\ \var ~ :tftu {M's owed 'l‘lu-i‘v :llsu ut‘lglunfml the So“ You r‘s resolution. for WW)‘ lio- mam rvxolvml on Now Year‘s day to so regulate- hh romlm-t that «wry Word and art shouhl h» :1 happy nugury for :l” tho days of Int. o-tlsnilt: your On au’t’nllllt ol' the- orgics whit-n marl;- Pd the Sew Your's :Irl‘iml Not only among the Iloumus'. but among the 'l‘eutonlt- mom. the early Christians looked with smut favor upon the whole season. iv tho lifth (-«nttlry. however. Dov. "' ... bot-um» the fixed fes- tival of the Nativity. who-«upon Jan. I assumed a spet-lul sat-red character as the octave of Christmas day. The druids distributed' branches of the sacred mistletoe. The Roman em- pemi's uxacted gifts. and so did th. English rulers down to the time of Cmmm-Il. The c-ustom of making xow Ya: molntlons and “turning over a new leaf" ls universal and. like political platforms. ls as much honored in the breach as ln the observance. But thc temptation which snrronndc‘ frail hu- man belnzs ln thls wicked world arc many and lnsldlous. What a. men-cc to our comfort. m: rem-oat to him that boasts. Thou lublu that. discarded. Hum but prune. ntlll Ilka ghost-l In England luv. '23 was .\‘c-“- Yvur's until llw time M William :Iu- «'nuquvr- or. ”is ('m'umllluu :ul-lmnml In tail «on Jun. l. and :u-vm'dmuly Hm yuar ‘38 union-d In c-nlmnvllrv nu “2:21 tin". But the Humid: :t'mluulh‘ I'm! lulu union with llw rm! u! (“i-I'lsh-mlmn and lu-gau Un- wurnu Hum: 23 \Vlu-h in 1582 the (:n-muhm nah-LUM- Wur‘. prumulmm-d :md drfinm-lx Immu-d Now \"vurs «m Jan I must (‘nxtmlu- mnntriw mluplml II :1! MIN. hut ling- lxuul did uut nvquh-sw uni-2 7.3: In xlnvlvm liuuw .\'-.w "( .:|".~‘ day was giro-n up In (muslin: and ha: 12".; m: sac-mic | 2' MW I2 :I': « -~! I~-""'":-‘ I" on llw :xllnrs ul (m- [\u- 2w ;'(2d\‘ .\22 Htlmlllon um! <Irm- “corn suum-n'h-d u}. NATIONS mu .\ 5 u L‘MJE. ~Kansas City Star. \‘c :15 Xv \" thl PIS «1(EHhMu' v.1ml Eug- --u 1 us.- VrJWs day and “bur: .. lol|!\'.‘\': u' ‘0 :fudi A” ‘_’.'o \Vllvh udur “'3! v lm'nlvd l (‘nxtmlu' Ancestry of Santa low that We knuw has made his appearance on earth in so many sub-es that the secret uf his first com- iug throatvns to remain forever veiled in Ihu midst of antiquity. No one can say with any certainty just when he first mad:- his mun-annual amm g pun hkturit- nwzx, fur tm-rry (Md Santa in :th form or auuzbvr delighted chil- dz‘v'u's Mark: in many a pagan house- huhl remark-s lM'fm‘e the ('ulllflienflb mom of the Christian era and prior to my ru-ordod histury. Thv uamv at Santa ('mas. by which jolly god uf gum] ch pv-rsunllimmuu of U: (\urlk-r Immu- times Plans of today is ~12 in many places the huzhear over- shadows in importance bath the Christ (‘hild and St. Nk'hnlas. He appear: under different names and in difl'erent guises. in Don't-r Austria he is the frightful Krampns. with his clanking chains and horrible devil's mask. who. notwithstanding“ his gilded nuts and apples. gingenbread and toys. which he carries in his basket. is the terrot of the nursery. 1n Hanover. Holstein and Meckienbnrg he is known as Clan. In Silesia his name is Joseph. Sometimes the Mini-ear was a female in Lower Austria she waa called the Bndeltrau. in Suabia it was the Berchtel who chastised children. than did not spin diligently. with rode. hul rewarded the industrious with dried pears. apples and nuts. The female bogy survives especially in Russia and in ltaly. In the former place she is known as the Bal-oushka. 1n the latter as the Befana. Betana is a corruption of Epiphanla or Epipha- ny. for It is on Epiphany. Jan. 6. that the Italians make mesa-nun to their children in commemoration of the film given by the three wise to Christ on that date. (lu- winh-r m :m-nm-m-s 11 um! wxw-ss «mu: the Ii: Dionysus ur c'hovr“ and chief of the drunknrds Hw past was Inn {:1 upon with 1210 four m:- t-hurvh and mu :I!I_\‘ (hum-r of :1 rn-l HA'I‘ is Santa Chms' age? Thu jolly. misteriug. pot- betlied. ever young old fel- PAGE THIRTEEN. : comm! figure 0! .' ‘1' 1!)? child and. the influence of L was too strong l1