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The length of the divided skirt in France and England is. to our minis. best described as “short." yes. “de- cidedly short !" and we are conscious of a breathless sort of feeling at. the bizarre sight of seeing a 1070: figures fly by without being able to distinguish any perceptible difference between the 99mm: and their tagger wheelmen 01 The pretty feet and shapely limbs are rumpletely hidden vy tan-colored leg- gings that meet the suit just below the R: 09 and are partly covered by the folds of the goods that fall over them. The good old-fashioned blouse is the favorite waist and over it :21 cool wea- ther is worn an Eton Iacket : the lower part of the costume is a full “ divided skirt " that Is fastened below the knee by an elastic band in the hem. falling in soft. tun folds to the cal! 01 the leg or Sanger as desired. Thu'u Lhc Imam-as part of it comes in. By a s3. 5mm of apt-rial lmokkm-piug, he o-ntvrs the head of each jukc in a book, and plum-s uppnsit 2 the ti'lc the paper in whivh Lh ‘jokt! is sc-ur. As a g-wmrnl thing. hu will put the tmmty-fiw squibs which he has Just finished in :m envel- (me with an "addresmul and directed mun-lope" inhiilu, and start :hc package on in jmu‘m y Mound the World of A Certain Way nus and “tuba-as. It in. indood. :1 mortlfication to fur na- ‘iUIL‘J pridv 10 have to admit that our English and I-‘rc‘m‘h sisters " across the pun-.1 " huv» so far passed us in that d£~ thu‘ul emcrciw for womenâ€"cycling. But it is nevertheless true. and not only is it of note that twice as many Wumen ride. but. sadder to relate. they the better. Certainly. if one has seen the trim figures 01‘ the Parisian ladies upon their wheels skimming along the beautiful driveways in the Rois de Bologna clad in their “ chic " cycling “chic ” cycling suits. the ansiver to " what to wear” seems near a solution if not an (alt ac- enmpli. The French woman loves comfort and has the nerve to be com- fortable. Her wheeling costume is so simple. it Is an easy thing for us to cnny it without the aid of 8. Worth 02- a Redfem. edl to: Kat Yuri In. Canto-r o! a flourishing Business. The business 0f joke-making and Ahnrt‘vcrsc writing isa trade in itself and has its center in New Yurk. In al- most "Vcryrci‘tyyr large _t¢m:n there are Wrin-rs. most Nrw York, M for the comic [1. for a happy in» impiratmu cum l: ia no uncommon thing for any one of tin-3.: mm: to turu out from fifty to two hundred jokes \bmml n ‘w. war- ranted not to fadu) a wuek. and ten hits of versu. The pl")fc:sluhinl joke writer frequently sits down without an idem in Ins head. 5mm: turn 0: SIM ~-ch comma to himâ€"he writvs down his joke on a small rectangular slip of pupmfl just the aim: to slip into an (um-lop» convenient- ly. Thu: jukv. or his trnin of thought, smggcab‘ ano: tar. and on he goes until in [Wu homw he may have written lwmxtylch i )kes. No unbiased and unprejudlced person but must admit that if women are to be cyclists they must adopt a proper dress fur the vhecl, which the prevail. ing skirt is not. I! "L have an assent for this proposition all the test is clear. for women have to decide for themselves that they will be cyclists, and consequently it is only a matter of a. litth‘ time when by their innate aux-mess and mmmon sense they will. sans fzic-nn. hit upon a cos~ tumo that will he- not only suitable but neat and bcvoming. impira'wn calm: to m- j :k' s and n: be 1m [incl rmuv 0! [h 'm It is a V 2 :4 ml. Th '5c are th 5 ,p4- rs dew ml mum to lutia'l‘ial a. d all 213* I mm $1) to $2 2 a vw- k m.;; 501:: 02' {hr-n - .2 m: 7..“ arm! public m (War Verrm's or short somv- or them again, w mmrt "mums." arc kl: of a. little time innate outnness a they will. sans {ac tume that “m be n neat and becoming There are but few that the emancipati form needed and 1 r: .1; “\ice as well. The reason Is not far t0 find. Foreign xvnmon who are fond of the whet-X dross suitably and in their “up to date " cycling costumes are unnam- pen-d in thoir movements and are able to ride well and look well without the agony of mind the unsuitably dressed women here endures. who has to keep asking continually. " Is my skirt xight 1’" THE BUSINESS 0F JOKE-MAKING. salt thrown away. Sonia: W. At the Pennsylvania Bxperinlental Station in three separate trails the ”turning w-s soparated Into (three ¢ {nu portions. one portion being salted a: the rate or one ounce per pound, own at the rate or one and a half ace-s per pound. and the ihird'not 1"rd. in one c-tse only one-half ounce ,3, t was used instead. or on: and a '.' ounces. In two of the churnings a. ' 1h portion was salted 1n the churn [he use of a strong brine. The s.-p- . 't>‘ 1m.- r»! buxzr-r were all worked . u nearly alike as Lmsihh. arr-'1 sampies taken {or the- determmnmn o: . _. .N. . M can Tm. buttcx‘ saltr‘d but few who Wm not admit nm-imtinn ls timely, the re- 1 and the change one for comma or about 1 of whom live vimdo nothing but gum-rs. Thaw do not .spwation, but make new them. They u.- fur tiwir living, and 1 IL is arvmfiv gum! l Io Wm “llcnnh. "appl- MWW‘ DRESS GOODS AN D $11.15- THE MISSES {all Wheat In... 00. *pring wneat....... Barleyun..." .... u Oats ...... u.‘ .... Pease . . . . Potatoes BAHILL HUOLIHAN Butter.............‘ 81:35.... ...... Flour,(Mix per 100 day per ton .... m Beef... u..-u¢n-.u .702‘k 0 0.0.0... .o0o-o I... Job Printing Specialties. Fine Job rrinting. CARDS, x0113 HEADS, LE'H‘ER HEADS, BILL HEADS S‘l‘A'I‘EMENTS, ESVELOPES. BALL maps PROGRAMMS, MEMORANDUMS, Etc. Hardly Ever FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS Catalogue Printing, PAMPHLE'I‘ AND POSTER PRINTING DUNE IN ALL ITS Mail orders Receive Immedi- ate Attention. LOADED WITH BARGAINS Like a Chrislmus Stocking. GEORGE ST" Reported by J. '1‘. Robinson, Grain And Produce Dealer. THECOOK’S BESIFRIEND D'UNN’S BAKNC POWDER Bobcaygeon Markets LARGEST SALE IN CANADA. BOB. 1ND. La'lica’ Jackets and Capes, new valucs. Tam D’Shnntcrs ior‘M‘sses and Children. Fcnthers and Ribbonsâ€" special values. Pretty Walking Hats. trimmed and untrimmcd. high: Finish Felt Hats. High Crown Trimmed Sailors, You can get TWO Hats here {or what one costs elm-where. Since we sfmhd business was our st: cu so u nqnc in Mxllinerv Now]. lies : s nuw ? We keep watching the maria-ts and allow no chance m slip in mm In keep the best and la|cst that's sgo: ng. . o-uoo‘o- BRANCHES. o. . It. soon Sign 01 the Golden Home Shoe, Winter has comeâ€"Christmas is coming. We are all ready prepared and piimed for every occasion. Coming events don’t take us ry surprise. Anticipated every dress need of the season. Men, Youths, Boys, and Children remembered, Keep nolhinz but the best, as nothing is too good lor our customers. We sell clothing lor reputationâ€"as Well as for profit Ready to wear or made to order. If you pay more than we ask you are paying too much. If you pay less the chances are you’ll want your money back. HOUSE. OVERCOATS ! ULSTERS ! LE BRUN 00., .c. o... o..- no... SUITS ! ...- 50 ¢ "1' 13 a 15 15 a 16 ....160 a 2 Lb ....12 60 13 00 CITY CLOTHING STORE, _.300 a 400 ..4 00 a 425 PETERBORO. 65¢ 30¢ 23 PETERBORO. vn UNDERWEAR !. Semi- Weekli as a DaziVl'y-I;:;bu;,m\§hile the him; 18 bnlv $1 00 per year. .It vou subscribe NOW for 1896 we will send the balance of this year FREE OF CHARGE. Wednesday Saturday get for your 5: 00. Sample copies free on application. Address Spectator Printing Co. Piprs, ’l'obncr-os and Cignr5,und all 'l‘obmrr0uist Sundries, Manufacture ‘ and Proprietor 01 the Patent XMAS GOODS Musical Instruments, Velocipcdos, and Sport- lug Goods Generally HOUSE, SIGN, ORNAMENTAL REWLVING FOLDING CLOTHES REEL J. RIGGS, DEALER IN: A Specialitv. Warrant to tMten the lcanest of pmple. Recommended by the Medical hwnlty, 1m all wcuk people who axe run down in health. H. CALCUTTS Hop Ale ! To most Post Ofiices this is gem-1y as good PAPER HANGER, AND DECORATOR, 80NLY 81. per DOZEN.‘98 Kept by all the Leading Hotels. Also Manufactmer and Dealer in m use and Yard DUBLIN PORTER JocDVERTISE Send orders to Calcutta Brewery PETERBORO. IS PUBLISHED FANCY GOODS A great Tonic and Appetizer, HAIR GOODS. CALCUTT’S ENGLISH 9 Ken L St Lindsay, BOB. IND. H- A, HARRIS, PAINTER BOBCAY GEON. -IN THEâ€" George SUee THE- HAMILTON, CAN- Spectator YOUR Champion Condition Powders; for iorses, cattle, etc. : Compound Cough Syrup; for coughs, colds. etc. : White Oil‘; ior horses : Black Oil; for horses: Wild Strawberry; for cholera, cholera moébus, etc.: Emulsion 01 Cod Liver Oil with lIypophosphites; for all wasting diselses: Pain Remedy; for internal and external pains : Household Liniment; for cus, wounds, bruises, sprains, etc. In addition to an extended . at. the Chicago Optahalmic College, defected Eyesight. Oculists' Presc and Eye glasses promptly attended The Drug Store, Robcnygeon. ~ Optical Goods ! Kinmount Haltiware Store ! Useful Things and Ilings Ornamental for the H IAYS. DRUG Call and see us before Chkstmas. COOK STOVES, HEATINQSTOVES, PARLOR STOVES, SAWS, AXES, mas, HAND MADE TINWARE, HOT AIR DBgMS, HOT WATER DRUMS, ORDERED WORfA SPECIALTY; ' A Special Department is 11:: Bonnets, Hats, Feath Ribbons 0f the Prettiej ucs. DBhYGEON INDEPENDENT. 'Kent Street, OUR 250. SPECIALTIES MISS MITCHELL, . Akaandw/‘son, 367 ( ‘TOUCHIN G UP THIS TERRITORY TRIUMPHANTLY! AY; "d“NTAR'zo ARCHIVES The‘Watchmaker Jeweller, fine Nap $3 90 were fine Beaver 5 50 “ pme Worsted 4 50 “ fine Corkscrew 6 90 " fine Wool Melton 8 00 “ ill-wool Beaver 9 00 “ "l-wool Frieze 4 90 “ “l-WOOI Tweed 5 5O “ Mantf‘to Order. _Ulsters a. Perfect Fit. COME TO THE HUSTLERS ! COME AND BUY! TO THE BIG PUSH! COME TO THE GREAT RIDDANCE! TOUCHING IT UP FOR ALL IT IS WORTH! TORONTO MEN" 8 OVERCOATS, R. VEN TRESS. GOUGH '. have taken a full course of Optics 'nent of the Eye and treatment of fully filled. Repairing of Spectacles Wucbes, Clocks, Jewellery. ’eterboro Lindsay: KINMOUNT $7 50 10 9O 8 50 12 50 13 50 I5 00 8 5O 10 00 Close figures for quantlties. m’i‘il-e-Wgulrhidn are the finest Bed Filh' bin. » I am prepared to give close figures to Receiving a lew car lopds 9f Fi-leCanned, PETEHBOBB WHOLESALE JOBING HORSE. TO THE MERCHANTS 0F PETEBBDHD SURROUNDING VILLAGES. AND COUNTRY. Description of Furniture. UN DERTAKIN G 100 Youth’s Tweed $3 00 were 200 Youth’s Beaver 4 00 “ 175 Youth’s Nap 3 40 “ 900 Youth’s Ulsters 6 00 “ 160 Youth’s Cape 6 00 “ 300 Worsted, 3 different shades, now 250 Youth’s Overcoats from $6 to 558 now selling for And Dealer in every One BlocE West of the Fountain, Rokeby. Bobcaygeon‘ ‘- AAA-A. - Furriers, Peterboro. YOJI‘H'S OVE RCOATS 86‘ GIVE US A CALL. ‘8: BOBCA YGEON. TORONTO TAILORS OUT NO ICE Call and be Measured. Can’t go Without Pants ! FIRST-CLASS HEARSE 1N CONNECTION-1 M. CARTON , P. Hollomn is still at his old stand opposite the Fountain, and is the 01d Reliable Tailor. T0 CASH MEN." GEO. BYN Gr, Lots of Cutlery and small wares to be sold regtrdlesa of cost to clear them out. PETERBOROUGH. P. Holloran, is always replete with everything necessary, and orders are attended to with the utmost promptitude UN DERTAKER Salmoh; Fruits‘fmd Vegetables. from the most reliable packers in British Colum- the Trade n gnneml Grqqeries,and Sundries. 5 00 10 00 8 00 $5 00 $3 00 $5 00 TAILOR TEE BOBCAYGEON INDEPENDENT Firstclass models. Canoes and Boston-dd to any size or model, In Basswood Cedar or Butternut, _ All kinds of boat tackling made on short notice. wlvv - . AREFUL AMMIOREO ORD‘EL‘gm; BY MAIL. Hang Canoe Beat Builder 15 DAY’S SALE DINNER ET S Dinner Sets take up too much room, con. sequently they have to go. Note iollowing primes.- Allow-811, $12. $13, $14 and 5' 5 Sets Will be sold and we “ ill guano tee that at their regular plice there is an other house has them as cheap. This sale will last 15 days. E. B. ROUTLEY, Mmuum Coma-f HERALD, is printed by Charles E. Stewart, at his Printing Office in the Village of Bobcaygeon and is Published by him every Friday at the sum plwo. _?fif_ CHEAPEST STORE IN Residents of Vorul:-.m, and Boiwaygzon, are herebv notified that neglect to register Binthr Deaths. and Marriages, Fllojccts tiu- vflt'hde toa fine of $20 and costs for men oflcn co The instructions of the Department are ' prosecute in every case. We will give a present to every Boy or Girl that visit: our store accompanied by a grown up person. â€" AG FORâ€" STANBARB PATTERN COMP”? A (EL‘V'I‘ L‘fIY,‘ WATCHES, JEWELRY, 52 Kent St, Lindsay, W. A. GOODWIN, LINDSAY, HUGHAN C0 filRTHS, DEATHS, AND MARRIAGES. Afew doors cast c! Benson House SPORTING GOODS. If you Have any Books to be Bound Send them to the Examiner Book Bind ery, Peterboro. All Work executed in the Neatest and best possible manner. We do every style of Bind ing and Ruling, and make every description of blank book- we»: 9" P SCHOOL SUPPLIES. Registration Notice. â€"AGENT FOR-â€" SMITHS TOEONTO DYE WORKS We must make room for Santa Claus. BOOK BINDING! J . McDermott. Give 083 Call 8: be convinced. A. W. HETTCER. HEADQUARTERS FOR LINDSAY. On Boom Moulding; do no‘ deface your walls with nnsizh lv mils. When you are buying Moulding get it to match vcnr wall papa-r in color and design. It costs no more to have it right. Prices range fiom 3 Cents to 15 cents per toot. We keep It. Your George Street, Peterbom Next the P081 Oflice, Lindsay FAZ‘ NCY GOODS, Pictures TOYS AND Bl‘gi 5 on easy h‘l‘md Kent 5!., Lung Q- P. ”CUBE!" 8,1. Mch LJNTH'I l) film w czon on tins U acchn most .pprom on terms h Wuhan: bt‘ Opposlh: MI 81.. ova Bw This coma ed by the m: fishing of [’11 Continental Bury nttentl Speck! rate! cons cud pg Huuout men: of '1' of Ontario Stu-«2t la rm: unou M odcrn I ml MIDLAN Charlotte tll mudcm Stations, am 30:91. comm hovmce. This hand: the mod ”menient < faticu I: r a! Bi“ 0! Fare, filmy! 14o; HUS CHAR DR 31- A J. MCISTH $1.50. y: Bloury lu .‘NUWDL ARBIST ‘HE 0w \RASD Extensivq MCI All [351‘] 231950 N Free But utmsrl ARRISI‘ F1 RSI OCKLA BID HO] 0"? l' Wuiw MCLAU Horn: (2 SI l't‘ct. BRIST Bahk Icing Pub“: Sums: II 95 ll