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Keen mm Eue What can -be nicer or more pers? You may spend a long time guessing and yet never select a gift that will be received more gratefully. Of course we {0 not lihfit you to Slippersâ€"3. pair of our Stvlish Boots will answer admir- ably. W e have choice assortment in the difl'erent lines suitable for the season. ' M. H. SISSON". Public Bonus-«R. G. Corneil. Klondike, and Yukonâ€"CPR. \Vhy Not Youâ€"M. J. Carter. Annual Meetingâ€"A. C. Graham. Count) of \‘iuafiaâ€"T. Matchett. We Still Take the Lead â€"W_ Bingham. Notice of Council Meeting-County of Victoria. For Saleâ€"Colin G Chumpbell Wood- ville TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS. Owing to the large number of correev pendants who mil their news-letters late in the week, each week more matter arrives on Wednesday and Thursday then cur star! can prepare for the current week’s P031. We shall esteem it a favor it each corrnpandent will mail his or her budget of news 53 early 1:: the week (as possibleâ€"Monday outer-red. By so dsing our writers will aways fled their oom- munications wail paced and our country reJders will use be deprived of interesting reading master. LOCAL NEWS-LETTERS Illa min In“ U-\vI-â€" â€"-v _ ,v--- , ,, Mrs. Gibson and her mother, Mn. Mc- Wetters, o: Bnfleio, are spending e few weeks with their deughtet end aieter. Mrs. R. S. szinaon ...... Miee Lily Hedg- eon. music teacher, of Snnderiend, hse resumed her cusses, utter e ehort test during the hoiideys. We are sorry to oteie that that dread disease diphth‘ria hes broken out in the Fingerboard section. Several temiiieu being etil‘eted. Two deethe have elreedy occurred. Mr. Wm. Mouse and e 10 or 12 year old bay of Mr. Geo. Smith. being the victims At meant there ere four other: in the Moe-e 1: mil], end else membere of Mr. Geo. Smith's end Mr. Wm. Celdweil’e €31}: finnadinu gait. EI‘SIDSAY, FRIDAY, 3X33. 14, 1898‘ pen-sec; J. H. Wicks». trees; J. F. Dix, en: J. Gregg. RS.N.G: W. Oliver, LSN.G ; J. Jewell. LG. The lodge is in a fianriahing condition, The standard that has been set up for the next half year. which ends July 130 when the lodge will be three years old, in to have 1 member- ehip roll at 50, with 31.000 of 3 bank account. We treat every member will do his ehup end exceed this iggmlhle. .._II- last: regular meohlng of 1.0.011, when D.D.G.M. W. J. Read. or Babcaygoon, assisted by G C. Read. mud man-shall, pro tem, padded. Tea tollowln are the ofiloors: W. J. You, N.G.: Rio . Avery, V.G; 1. Mega. too. see ; J. 3.1‘Eeltrlfin, m.-I__a.A 5â€".-1. . LITTLE BRITAIN. (Correspondence of The Post.) Mrs. Jackson. of Lindsay, was the guest oi her sister-in-law, Mrs. Benâ€" nett, (or severzgyduys last week. . .- ~n~ w... w- WWW- ~--~.â€" , , ~ ' Mi_s§ .Zella. Morgan, qf Hlmtsvxlle, m. yx§1tmg her mzmy friends in this vmgnty. _ â€"â€" “no 1 ,7‘4‘1.__ v Juan-1..., . Mr. and Mrs. R. Robertson and Mrs. Gibson drove over to Kirkfleld on Sat- urday, returning on Monday, being the guest of Dr. Woods. 9 Miss Meta Methercll was the guest of Mrs. Dr. Henderson, of Cannington, on Sunday. Rev. Mr. Wickett, who has been visiting nis many friends, returned to his home in Mountain Grove on Satur- day. uni. Rev. Mr. Struttou isd at Atherley this week, ussisfiug the Rev. Mr, Buck- ler in revival work. - I I,,‘ I.__- Lu out-u \nv.’ . On Tuesday week Mrs, W. Hender son gaVe a putty in honor of her sis- ter, Miss Mark, who was leaving for “'orcester. A very pleasant even- ing was spent by all in social inter- course and games of various kinds. On Monday evening-the employees 0‘ the Montreal Bank, Lindsay, with their lady friends, took advantage of the good sleighing and good moonlight and drove over to our fair village. Here they were cordially greeted by mine host, Mr. Jenkins, who served them a hot dinner in first-class style. A number of weddings expected soon. Particglars later. 1 a L?_ :2... FOR .A- PRESENT Mu- Aunulvu-uâ€"-- -W-__, Mr. “'11:. Mark has sold his fine draught more to Mr.‘ Thompson, of Cannington, we understand, and the pxjce was a good one. A. -m-__. ‘Mb 151.1]. .11 I'll. New Advanzsem ants. on this ad, for sure u you’re‘ born you can buy thinchheeper‘ here than elsewhere.- Think ofi Dr. William’ Pink Pilllfor rue} People, 30 cents box ; Dodd’s Kidney Pills, 35 cents, or three boxes for one dollar 5 Ayer’s Pills 15 cents ; Chase’s Liver and Kid- ney Pills, 19 cents ; Diamond Dyes, 7 cents per package, or if you went to dye with Logwcod or Madder we give you directions. 10 Next to Porter's Bookstore. ll. Hiflinfiulflfl - ' e‘omleh’e 5" eheWh°”'_ Thmk 0f 5 and It very unmommodoflng here m. 13’ Pink P1118 for Pele l m they have to alum-go dry or get out of th town-hip when they nuts I "nip,” ”3‘5 “‘5 BM!" (Special to The Post.) 13, 39 cents, or three Denial.â€"In your issue of Dec. Slat. . ' 1897, there appeared an item to the ‘e “u” ’ “a" P1113 effect that a. certain “dandy," escort- Chase’s Liver and Kid. ing 331133113, deceived the agrieep- . - er a e istmas eve eonoo ere. 19 cents v Dxamond We wish to deny the statement and rate per package, or if exonerate the young man Irom may e Ave with Lozwcod 01‘ blame in the mmrfigfi‘gfisgfin. DBUGGIBT remains In his showroom. which to m- elanin pm! this on: people 0 and pvt-onus home tumor-Lemma. Ithaca the’il I. the best value for that:- money avg" um. 4..-- __ n..- M; 3nd I“ IRONDALE. (Correspondence of The Post.) Revival Meetings began this week at the Cherry Valley church, and no doubt will be a success. _ Sleighing is very good now, but dxd not seem to make Christmas any mer- ner. Personal.â€"Miss E; A. Barr return- ed from Lindsay to spend Christmas with her parents at Irondale. Dunn? her holidays she spent a few days a Haliburton, amongst her £riends....l£r. T. McKay, of Almonte, brother of Mrs. P. Barr, spent a few days with Mrs. Barr and family last week. leav- ing on the 4th for his home. News is scarce this week, but prob- ably if short will all be issued. ELDON. (Special to The Post.) Curl oi TnankSrâ€"LSdeB and gentlemen. I take this. my first opportunity, to thank the electors of Eden tor the 1: sup port they accorded me on election ey in electing me deputy-nave with such a handsome majority. The loyal electors of Hartley wexd showed their true loyalty towards me by their votes. especially the nrblc 66 who stood true to me on such an O’CJSIOD. I speeislly thank the good peo- ple of Kirkfleld ward (or the --lergely increased vote the‘y rolled up in favor. They are noble workers indeed. ‘ 9 pa:- pie of Balsover ward did their share mobly too; I thank them fer their increased vote and kind support. I thank the noble 33 electors of Louisville ward for their kind support. I specially thank the ladies who so kindly supported me and assisted in rolling up such a handsome majority in my favor on election dayâ€"Yours respect- lullv. Conn N. MCDONALD. fun]. GELERT. (Correspondence of The Post.) PsRsoNniâ€"MrJOscer Holleireund, of Philedefphis, U. S. A., passed through here last week to spend some days with his friends and relatives in Minden ...... Mr. D. Kelletnviie and imfly.ot Hell button, spent out of last week and this the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Ritchie. ...... Mr. and Mrs. Bieldinc, oi Minden. were the Ruests of Mr. and Mrs. Dswan here on New Yenr‘s ...... Mr. Moore, of Bowmanviile, our new school teacher. arrived on New Year's evening and began his duties on Monday. . . . Miss Ina Scott. of White Lake, arrived on Saturday inst to take up her duties es teacher at the Dutch Line ...... Miss S, Bowhey is spend- ing the holiday seeson with friends in Verulem and Hervey ...... Mr. Thee. Junkin, wife and three. children. of Veruiun spent Christmas week with friends on the Dutch Line ...... Mr. James and Miss Maggie Bswhey spent last week with friends in Be:ley....Mr. Lon end Mrs. McGregor, of Midland. spent part at ...... Mr. and Mrs. McCraeken, and daughter, at Winnipeg. are at present visiting Mg. M. Newels. . u--- -_- -n a)...” now U, Bluulug uuv C. E. Nona-The iaet Endeavor meet- ing of the yearwas led by the president. who is about to take his departure from this vicinity. The attendance was the largest in the history of the onus society. The suhject. “Christmas eesagee," wae veg ably handled by so many young ch etian workers. The president. after taking up the enbjeotinhie turn, reviewed the history at our young eooiety and epake very enoonragingiy of its present etanoing and o! the great work it is capable oi doing in the future through loyalty to Him who brought the Ch‘rietxnae joy. There is per- haps no G. E. Society in the none that has grown so rapidly an the P.P.Y. GE; inside of one year it hae attained to a body of 2! active, 25 aaeooiate and two honorary members. mahiogatotal of 50 membere. The emcere elected for the enaning: halt- ear are as followe: Hon. pree.. Mr. John ay; tee. Mr. Fred Howard; vice-prom, Miss ily kennedy; eor. sea. Mr. Wm. Cameron ; . red-etc . Mine Eva T. Hay - tree.ll..i t tMile ' Bertie Irwin ; ghajrmAan of comm eeâ€"prayer meeting so - iina Hay; lookout, lire. A. dileon; mgfi, Min Leiean Irwin. Conantâ€"The evening of Dec. 249: wee the oeeaeion of one o! the duet ceueerte ever held in this meal . The being euitabieaiargeuowdhtzdcatiug The chair wae taken by Ir. W. E. Smith. several others having h ald very euooeestnl ones. What's the master wlnh a 'ranelng’ party one of these bright. nights. (meded out hat week.) (Correspondence of The Post.) Esmrsmimx'r.â€"The Pleasant Point school ended its term of work on Tuesday. 213:: ult. A public examination was held in the eiternoon, followed by a social tee between pupils, parents and friends. The examination was well attended. which shows that the parents are taking an active interest in the school work. After tee. arrangements were completed for hav- ing an evening's entertainment. At 7 p.m. order was called and a chairman appointedlthe honor of the position ialiing npan Mr. Jae. Jackson, one worthy and c:p1ble of filling it to perfection. There was a long program, but interest and attention was maintained throughout, and it was with re at we heard the chairman announce th t piece. This school can cert ended up the three years' work of the teacher. Mr. J. D. McFadyen, in this sec- tion, and the some eveniu , after the program, was made the ocean on of show- ing the high estimation in which the teacher was held by parents and p: 119. Mr. MoFadyen was presented wi a hendsomee ht-day clock by Miss Ethel Kennedy in halfofthe school. and the following address read by Master Wm. J azkson : Dear teacher,â€"-Auother year hes come and gone. end we are close upon the festive season. Minglcd with the feeling of happiness which the season furnishes us. is one of sorrow. for we are brought to the event which shell sever the ties which have bound us together as teacher and y have passed away pupils. How swif the three years which you have been amongst us, years of pleasure and profit. and at their close we ook back with glad- ness upon the days spent together. Your endeavor has been not alone to do your duty. but to do all in yourpower to further in every way our best interests. It has been your constant aim to leave us with the true educationâ€"that character which shall tend to make of our lives the very best that is in them. We ask you to accept this slight souvenir of our love and esteem. given with the prayer that the success which has crowned your labors in our midst may follow you into whatever vacation you may be called. Wishing you a merry Christmas andahappy New Year. -â€"Slgned on behalf of the pupils. Ethel Kenned Agnes Sampson. E is May Brien, illie Jackson. John Eudlcott. Willie Greer ...... Mr. McFadyen replied in a very becoming manner, expressing his deep feeling of gratitude to scholirs, ._.-_ _ x- -1. M."- aha" deep toelin oi: gratitude to aouuuu. parents an friends for no costly, eho and dmblen token at their esteem. farewell song was then sung by the acholets, end after a. second short reply by the teacher. the evening’s program ended by singing the nentionel anthem. _ -. “-__- n... I--L Eating-ne- mach PLEA SAN I POINTâ€"F EN ELON tenure at the “Wine!“ wee the db- poamsot theutleleeonthechfletmel anheebwhleh ink-1y ground under their heavy unions of my and ooetly presume The eehoolroom, when m up the vet!- ons ehwed chineee lantern- eu the town of vex candles neatly emueden the highly decanted ”oboe preseme! I been- mun! 9. Much credit le due the nu- ttee w hezpad to mete the antenna- mnnt n gnome. All dumped for then- “I; __- ARGYLE. (Correspondence 0! The Post.) The Cumin-I tree nod «Wont held hate on III. e at Dec. fish van t ”procured 1 number. thq lnmlyk washer. who, ‘ _ ., “A ____ WIIU' uw'm uâ€"v .â€"_â€"._‘ -w‘ were not vented iron being pro-ear t; The ch '31 heeuulinlly deea-Ited end the tree looked mjeetle helm leden wvh the ohoieeel: MOI. eehnlrwu a 1] filled by the Rev. D. D. Kebaneld. of Eldon. The men wee lengthy end xiii-active. end the redeem givensz as Miller were high! 3W e singing or the choir u’ul eehool children was well rendered end ehowed high men: slang this line. Suite Glenn e and amid great applause. and though was very cold, tnililled his part to W After the may preeente wete tributed nil separated tar their homes. each feeling pegiecaly Lmlsded with the evening's fiimht. OAKWOOD. (Correspondence of The Post.) At the annual meeting at the Maripose Agricultural Societ which was held in the township hall on edneeday afternoon last, after a satisfactory winding up or last year's business the bzlowinz rillcers were appointed : President. A. 0. 3 ma; Vice-pres" M. McPhnddeu: directors. N. Gillies, Thor. C npenter. W. M. Thorndixe. Seth. Metherell, Albert Webster Albert Davidson, W. 0 Han, Wm. Rich, 8. Rich; hon. directors. J. F. Cunnln , J.P.. John Camubeli, W. A. SilverwooS, J. P . Arch. McKiuuon. Thee. Bowes and Wm. Pal-kin son; sec -ireas., J. _P. Cunulnge. As this is the jubilee y-sr in the history or the soclety preparations are heln made whereby the next annual showw eclipse all previous ones. '1‘.) enable them to carry out their plans successfully three ueres will be added to the already oommodicus grounds. Now :5 10m; cancsl to ho a good Cutter on a low rice, as will lepooo cf those I l_m_ve on do: 9013:: J “.‘Rexzna. uuuw I unvv V... “W_ â€"- '7--- Mrs. J chu Cusidy cud family left on Tuesday lust for Toronto. where they will in future guide. Mr. Aron. J. MsKinucn in having exten- sive repuirc done to his rent house, which when finished, will be occupied by Mn. '1‘. Gumcby. Mr. N. L. Patterson hsa charge of the oarpontcr work. and Mr. Wm. Workman is doin the artistic in paper haying, kclaougio og. etc. AAâ€"A â€"-- I...) (I and Inn: 113. luauwunua. u.-. Ono of our citizens was fined 31 and costs in L‘ndssy a few days ago for driving without: bells through the streets of that law-abiding town. We would advise 319113711130 put 09 a coy bog. - "Athnd Inf “wall“ IN pull vu us via n -â€" Sabbahh servi in the Methodist church here on Sunday, the 95h inst..were conducted by Rev. Prof. Mchchiin, of Victoria university. Toronto, morning and evening. Very able expositions were given on both occasions to large coast-ex Lions. The largest attendance was in e evening. Had a previous announcement been given the attendance would have been larger on both ozcasicne. , inn-.. -5 -.I‘ â€"-- nan“. wvu we '- â€"â€" _-__ Two new [seas appen- nh our new noun all board, nnmaly,A. AJlicKlnnon and Wm. Sngg m. We trust their dellbondtlons during the year may be In the right direc- tions. FOWLES' CORNER. (Op-reapondenee of The Post.) Kr. and ms. D. Hopkins, 0! Pecos-hora, paid a short vim here with Mr. W. A. Gillie, who Is a brother of Mrs. Hopkins. ...... Miss Ella. Gillie. who for some time past has been learning the millinexy tux!- ness in Lindsay, intends opening in that business in Minden. ‘ Success to our tc‘i'enei ,, A-AI__ _-..-- D'JSIIIUSB III mmuuu. way“- -- -__ _ ,, The annual school meeting passed ofi’ quietly. Several questions were discussed. one of them being the bad language used by the scholars around the school during the past. More than .two-thirde of the day scholars attend the Sabbath school, and there should he no distinction in the conduct otthe scholars between the day school and bebsth school; Mr. and Mrs. John Gillie spent a couple or days visiting relatives and friends at C chconk ...... Miss Susie Parnell, of Wye vale, is enjoying a visit with her sister. Mrs. A. Rutherford ...... We regret to have to report Mr. J. Kucx‘s illness. Dr. H. H. Graham. of Fenelon Falls. was called In. We will be pleased to hear or his In. We will be pleased to near 0|. an only recovery. (Crowded. out Int. week.) Mr. Joe. Fell lo eblpplng about 60 lbt. of choice butter to Toronto every week. nndls reallzlng a good figure. Mr. Fell Is one of our enterprising end pushing -_ _ n AA- __a.sl.._ LL- mafia-n um “I UuUluI-nuo Mr. J. C. Parrish is Intending to have his barn raised up and a concrete wall put under it as a substitute f .1: stone. Mr. J as. Powles is making limpxrations to have an addition hunt to h s house. Last Thursday Mrs. W. E. Powles drove ness considerably; he was tound in Mr. Jas. Wagar's barnyard about a mile dis taut. Mr. John Gillie drove baek to Mlndea last week and is expected home the tore fill? of this week. He was visiting his 0 the: Fred for a few days, who is teach- Mrs. Jas. Marshall is at n visiting her daughter in Lindsay. . R Nugent. Mr. E. W. Johnston spent a week with friends in the township of Tiny. school. reported e helence on hend of 49. Meesre. Joe. Greer, J. Hey. Joe. when, 'l‘hoe. Klugehoro, Wm. Hun- phrey end he Roberteon were elected e committee at mnegement; Mean. J. H. Poole end J. Sher!!! were elected uehere. In the thereon the Rev. Mc- Ionle held on exemlnetlon a! the Sebbeth echoolon the book 0! Act: end shorter cetechmn end In the evening preeented prince to the following enceeeetnl cen- dldntee. Exemlnetlon on bookot Acts: let mas- H-em Musflqzi WM morn. III The McGee Bros. are getting the mater- lal on the ground for a brick house; the brick Ia manufactured by S. J. Fox, who Is baking wood In exchange. More partic- ulnga lg Quincy-c. ,_ -_‘.__.1I_- 0-- Inn-- DUNSEORD. (Correspondence of The Post.) On Tuesday evening 4th inst, the S S. in connection with $0. John's church held their annual festival and Christmas tree. The children of the school enter- tained the audience with carols, dialogues and recitatious, all of which were well rendered and were loudly applauded by the audience. Mr. Petty. or Lindsay, lent valuable aid to the evening’s amuse- ment and was loudly applauded and enoored. On Thursday, 63h inch, the Farmers’ Institute held two sessions both of which were well attended. Mr. Thcs. Robertson, our new elected councilman. mledthe chair in h usual pleasant way and in the course at the sessions threw out many useful hints deducted iron the speakexs’ remarks. The speeches were similar to those already reported in The Post. On Friday evening, 2h inst" the Preehy- teriau coo tlon held their annual business use a. Mr. B._ Parker. tress. “mu wan-UTEzT-Hr. B. Pnger trans. o ‘nnnoal fer the oomtlon. reported condition. business moot In s most flourish - l.-l-â€"“ an hand n m “It In: W93.- “Ram” m u m “b,“ a “I. 3"- Hr. Innu' addrau In tho Palm?” curd) nut Sud”: M.--) _ 11.5-0-5:- wild!" uu- J Wannnoomjumd. mama graded as St. John'u 8.8. W hat will publish menu soon a. :10:le â€"â€"Oâ€" MANVERS. (Correspondence of The Post.) The mumps! muon- In Inna this yeuwnmr hoflyoontootdudu~ cudln ly him. haw nan by the wand”. J. J. tutor. teen-chat Khan“. 11. fiwdcr'. depanon John Kandy“: a follow: No. 1 lot". In 35. 8mm 38; No. 2 Bmydnfl. again 48 S‘unton 38; N o. 3, Ponlypool. Muslim 23. Stanton 182; No. 4. Cmuddon'a. Knack-o 10. Suntan 78: No. 5 Both” . Emile 70. Stanton so. No. 6 Flu. . locum 50. Stanton 5'); No. 7 Jnownlo. Hamlin 95, Swansea 45. GREEWNK. (Correspondence of like Post.) Most of the holiday visitors have re- turned to their bong“. L_I_I I..-‘ I“. "W w Ir-vu lavâ€"w- Four special meetings were bold but week on account 01 it being the week of prayer. . The anniversary in the Methoth church on New Year's day met mth its usual good analogs. L9__ -1 e1.- [lb ”an; 5w“ At the. annual S.S. meeting of the Presbyterian school. Geo. Miller was re-elected aupt., E. Bewell. assistant. and A. McArthur. secretary. The an- nual meeting of the congregation will be held this week. The officers of the I. 0. F. for the year are: H.C.R., J. Burke: J.C.R.. A. Gordon ; R.S.. R. Crass; F.S., G. Mill- er: Treasn F. Gullu ; Gimp" G. Lee; S.\\'., J. M. Real: J. \'.. R Wallace: 5.3., J. Beam; J.B.. J. Ewen; Court COBOGONK. (Correspondence of The Poet.) Mr. John Every. of Mu‘iposa. spent. a night with H. Birchard and tnmily this week. . Messrs. Morris Shields and Barritt, of Victoria Road, visited friends here this week. Mr. R. J. Leroy. Bexley's pt reave, is almost recovered £_rom Vere cold which confined bun I room for a week. The tea meeting held at the school house in Mr. White's neighborhood. under the auspices of the Methodist church on Friday evening of last week was a success in every p-uticuhr. The ministers present were Mr. Cook. Co- boconk, Mr. Munt, Kinmount, Mr. An- derson. Toronto. Professor Deane. of Lindsay, spent several days here lust week and made a good many examinations of the heads of children and older persons. Those who met him seem wry well pleased with his work. We bespeak for him an increasing popularity as he becomes more acquainted with the public. BETHANY. (Correspondence of The Post.) A very pleasant time was spent. in the hall here on New Year's eve. it being a concert 3;?“ by the Church play entitled “ t as a Post" was of England Sunday school pupils. The well rendered and very amusing; the balance of the programme consisted of readings, recitations. vocal and instru- mental music, all being We" pleased. Proceeds ware about 830: _ vuxu . A lecture will be delivered here on Thursday, the 20th inst.. in the Metho- dist church. under the auspices of the Mechanics' Institutf e, by James L. Hughes. 1 Subject. “ Schools ( and Schoolmnsters of Dickens." A: silur collection will be taken up. This lec- ture should be well attended. as Mr. Hughes is a famous lecturer All school teachers should attend.” they will no doubt hesr somethinz of Mr. 5w". the Yorkshire schoolmaster. r. A. T. Smithgfigt for the Wel- land Acetyline 00.. plsoed in Mr. Csverley's general store a. 30 light ma- chine. It is s beautiful white light and makes our coal oil lamps look dim andtiellow. Mr. A. '1‘. is always placing - av-tvv _,,_, School has commenced here again. Mr. J. Mottatt being reâ€"enga ed for another tergn. also Miss Addie .tnplee, who has been engaged for this year, having taught here before and given general satisfaction. The trustees thonght it advisable to re-eugage her a.g_n_in III: to“ yv 9v Mr. Wm. Brown and F. Galbraith are purchasing all the four foot. cord wood they can find. and on shipping in: to Mr. Galbrailh's wood yard, Port ope. A very fine horse belonging to Mr. J. McGill dropped dead while at work the other day. Rev. H. Strike. Methodist minister. officiated in the Methodist church here last Sabbath. preaching a. very impres- siVe sermon. He lining been raised here a very largo crowd came to hear how well he could propound the scrip- ture to his old sghool mates). ,,-,_ ___1 w_-_V Mr. Ross Staples is erecting a saw mill north of here about two miles. We trust to see him do_w_e‘ll.n '- ,,, ELI. {are {6'55 Void "school 'mates. The new councii met on Monday and appointed J. J. Preston clerk of the township. and repengaged W. A. Fal- 115 as assessor. That was about all the important business (or this sitting. WOODVILLE. (Correspondence of Tne Post.) Mr Lack Gilchrist. lute principulot the Woodville public school. was ban- quetted here New days ago by his numerous friends. The meeting was well attended and very enthusiastic; many speeches were made and songs sung leading the googi‘quelitiee of the “... ...... ., ._- 9... vi ex-teacher. and many letters came from a distance reretting inability to at- tend. Among the many presents were Mr. McDougull. Lindsay; Mr. Mos- grove. Kirkfield; Mr. Dougall. Bal- sover, and Mr. Nesbitt. Waubushene. Mr. Gilchrist has been for twenty years teaching the children in this place. Many bright young men and women now engaged teaching the young idea how to shoot, and filling other responsible positions. owe their education and success to Mr. Gilchrist In the spring Mr. G. goes ranching for the improvement of his health. andwe hope his pocket. I am sure his depar- ture will be regretted by the people of Woodville; his smiling face will be missed from many a sick bedside. We will lose a good citizen. :1 christian and a. gentleman whose hand wss ever open to help the needy and whose advice was never sought in vain. God be with soy.» L0! 115: - n .n 1,4 _A-..--l«.. m- Mr. .lxu-ksoz. of Eldon. request-i me to extend his thanks Lo all {us support are in the late election for move. I]; wish-:1 to inform his [fiends that he owes his defeat to {3th got up by: th‘: oxfmz'TJL-‘gag'graiâ€"fii'Lite gr‘aVc'I tau-is. v biuh he emphatically denies. and say: it is a pure invention of the enemy.- _ .n- . - I-,_,__.I L-..‘ A- Poi! ,‘ l, tau-cur um m *- mm» 17 Wm" . _ ”s..â€" Dusty at the sphoql popular to his ZR. B. ALLAN co Also clearing out CLEARING SALE 01“ MEN’S AND BOYS’ OVERCOATS. “‘ ‘ anvil: 12th inst. The people gathered at live. when tea was served in the basement of the church until seven. after which the business part of the meeting was commenced. The W. F. M. S. of the Presbytery of Lindsay. will meet in the Presbyter- ian church here on the 18th inst. Din- ner and tea will be served in the base- ment to the delegates and tnends by the ladies of the congregation. and in the evening on open meeting will he held which will be nddresse by Mr. Russell. a missionary to Indie. and Mr. K. McDonald. of Beaverton. The public library here held its un- nun! book and magazine sale on Fri- day. 8th inst. BBECBIN. (Correspondence of The Post.) There is excellent sleighing every- where around us at present. and the tuners are busy drawing wood into our village. at yer): low pages.h 3- now usc. Miss Haley. of Fawn. .spont Sunday with friends in this vicznitl. Mr. Wm. Barker had a very pleas- ant drive to Beaverton Sunday. The concert held in McGrath's hall last Friday eVening. under the auspices d R. L. Gaughan. school teacher.was a grand success. The children of the school took an active part in the pro- gram. Talent from Orillia. Beaverton. and Brechin assisted. Mr. Duncan Graham. M. P., acted as chairman. and filled his position admirably. At the close of the entertainment the children of the school presented Mr. Gaughun with an address and a mu - nifioent chair. upholstered with pl also the children of Miss Moran's. aa- sistant tesehzr. departmant presented her with an address and two beautiful volumes by Tennyson. .The teachers made a Very fitting reply thanking their dear pupils or their generous gifts. The proceeds amounted to over tWenty-seven dollars. and we learn from Mr. Gaughan that he rent, out over fifty complimentary tickets. so 7 1â€"- AL-‘ ILAâ€"n (Correspondence at The Post.) We are reliably informed that on or about the time this meets the reed- ers of The Post. s relisble party will meet the farmers in the vicinity of Kinmount to see whst are the pros- pects (or stsrting I: cheese tectory. We would advise thst the tuners wake up to the hot thst they are in the rut long enough. snd should try and get int on better system of term- ing. as dsirying can he successfully carried on in this loosiit . This will be another opportunity the the in their selfishness mey lose spin. here ere enough tsrmers full of energy to over- come sll the dittieulties thst s few croskers will mete. end we predict that there will he one o! the most successtnl cheese factories st Kin- mount in the course 0! sh tew ICEâ€"l". ‘ .. . I a ‘A_.A___ ._-â€"‘ “elm Av- was : Very urge nttcndnncc at. ten cows for children and fifteen [or adults. you... The fruits o! truancy were litly ex- emplified the other day. by the min- hnp that betel a. couple at can lads while coating during the cc 1 u. A Mr. Peach. who maiden tt Burnt River. 3nd who moved to Mr. Sui. Schell'l wood (Inn with his hmily no u to be our bi. work 0! chopping cord wood. bu hot! the misfortune to lose his 1‘ year old dongheer under din- tre-ipg circuqsunoes. - , 1-- n_-_.~ 17:..- llmlu. V|lUUIwwuvvvv A sleigh load of le tron! Kin- mount drov: to Bmt ver [at Tue-- any to ettend e basket eociel. Anoth- er draw: to White's school house last Friday to attend a. bee meeting. Mr. John Austin fired the tint gun in But Victoria et Gelert lest t- Headquarters in Lindsay for Dry Goods, 1! “ Hats, Caps, Etc. at Goat Price to eflect a quick clearance. The Stock consists of Med Fur Capos and Jackets, in Astrachan. Coon and Opponnm. . Men’s Fur floats in Goon. Wombat. Prairie Wolf- Ladies’ Persian Lamb Gaps: Gent's Persian Lamb Caps, Mum, Gauntlets. Etc. Asa to go at WHOLESALE PRIOE-__ 50 cent Night Gowns now - - - we 75 cent Night Gowns now - - - 60c 81 00 Ni ht Gowns now - - - 800 81 25 Rig 1; Gowns now - - ' 81.00 Also all lines of Underwear at equally low prices. ien’s Overcoats $5.00 for - » - 5: Men’s Overcoats 86.00 for - - - 84 Men’s Overcoats 87 50 for - - - 04 Men’s Cvercoats 88.50 for - - - 86 Men's Overcoat: 810.00 for - - - 81' Men’s Overcoats 812.00 for .- - - C! All lines of BOYS’ OVERCOATS at Cut Prices. KINMOUST of The quL) present both Mrs. Cheynoweth and another brother are sick with quinsy. NORLAND. (Correspondenoe of The Post.) For the past week. Rev. S. C.vMoore has been holding revival meetings in connection with the Methodist church here. The attendance has been large end we believe much good is being done. The Rev. Mr. Anderson. of Vic- toria University and Rev. Mr. Cook. of Coboconk. assisted during the past week. and it is expected that Rev. Mr. Rose, of Delrymple. will mist dur- ing the coming week. followed by Rev. Mr. Young. of Victoria Road; the week after. rumm- M Anetta- M Symon-o. N.Y.. Jan. 18.â€"Convtot George W. Patterson of Utica amped Bylaw-om. Patterson hum-ov- adminthoUuinedSuteaandC-n- madhummdtrompenal instin- uonllnthncity and Kingston, Ont.,ho- The many friends of Miss L. Thomp- son. formerly teacher at. Beech Lake school. will be surprised and grieved to hen of her and death at her home at Neonatal: 'n Sunny. Jan. 2. Mr. Fred Lean. while working in the bush on Suurday. had Lhe mis- fortune to cut a painful gash in his foot. We hope to see him out again Miss Bert \Vakelin is slowly recover- ing from her recent long illness. Also Mr. Will Wakelin. who has been sick {or some time. Their many triends unite in wishing them a thorough and upeedy recovery. __ _ . . - - “A; ,_L -l urvvw -v v'â€" - Mr. Bowins and his son Ernest. of Pontypool. are visiting at Mr. \Vil- son’s. Mr. Blackwell. of Lindsay. arrived on Monday to take charge of Beech Lake school. Winnipeg, Jan. 11.â€"Mr. G. Bell Dnvta, ”computed by Mr. noggin: and other- tromEngI-nd, has arrived in and” manna: with a palace honour FOB. SALEâ€"BUTCHER SHOP sud amuse nous: ta- mm Sud on Good m Apply to com: a. cum nu. Imamâ€"soon... tsu- Vulâ€"uâ€"expmwdtocu'ry amino! mavetodxhundredpoundof 800“ “a onomnnwiube 611838“ 1°” “W booted. 10mm. PBIVATI BOABVâ€"Wum comfort- uu QumSt Clutch .- :01.“ I’ on! um a m runny anon xmu. nu measures cox- PLIwab-hld u. sunr- 3-11 (mm Knuth Mon on Riv-chain: human-q max-aim. UBLIC NOTICEâ€"Tho Annnsl G on! landing at («h me' UNI Municipal Council at the Corpor- adonpf the County of Victoria will-00H.- tho 000101!- mm in tho 6.113! 3017.]. WY, cu BPORATION OF THE COUNTY or woman. Thursday, 8rd day of February, " 3. a. count. uni-y, 5.. ll. [Ba-81014.. m LADIES' FLANNELETTE NIGHT GOWNS New Ad vertlumenu. not no. Con. 14. mt. °‘ '33._H_m' was-n, Ell-I Bow". mo- Ju mu: sound-u m“, w. on no mush]. hrâ€" W“! xmhmuv-um SAL! 33918113. Do‘l (or the Klondike. 41111493: I. I‘m M 01.8 Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, Bum Emu-'10:. IOI‘Iey Orderl- Wl’! W . speck! ow mm on Books PM ’lum. Amt G. w. ml: (:0. but” “all, lookd alter 11d All pun (M m net; um nl-‘RA haunt. Those who“ this SCH-)OL 0F BUSINEeS TRAINING will en oy the but helium: no In (ound in Calm“. m . Book-kocp'mc and Bu has: Prime. out types-nun! wuauu uuu a L W. H. SHAW. Pdnde-L m Tacoma. Steamship Agency smelt mous- “1'0.“an Doc. mu m m mm; owl Doc. 27th. Goinx Dec. 3m and an Wm sun‘s mam u can“ mm Canadl Port Huron, Supenaion w W. Reid-n- mm 3111.. Black Rock CHRISTMAS All!) NEW YEAR AI willbocoomonqfingongo Kenna amen thraughout on: mm on nday. Jan. 8rd_ Muhammad” o! the 8:. (m m). Um- m Earth and 80th mm, and Quon 3:. M at co I. c. memos. n. P. L. Toronto. ' L I. PATCH OFF to the Central FARMERS. ATTENTION. Gan tral Business quggp; Bargains in Lumber. BEST FAMILY FLOUR DRAIN TILE, LIME, Etc. Kennedy, Davis Son :0.-ng ABM FOR SALE. â€"I'ho undersigned 08TH VICTORIA A G i: ICCL- mm mm. AN TEDâ€"A podfion .- housekeeper in town or m. and" good Menace: M and. In. nth. 133...“. Kennedy, Dawn ciSon Grand Trunk 12511117825 New Advancement! We hue 3 Big Stock of Shinglee on head. Your building. msy need enewroof;in ordertocleu- ouz our stock during the next 2 month‘. we will eell ehinglee st lower prim than ever before aided in Lindsay. Estimate- given on new building! a Short Notice. from our Mill- in Bobaygoon kept in shock. . Geo. Wilde; Annual loom OF TORONTO. $3.75 GEO MLQER.‘ Expli- Woe. UM": Wow X 3. 1mm J. Silt B 313 will be S at Greatl; CAP] MUST MAM Pri‘