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Nice Thugs for New Your 9 don, Englmd, (Fire). sad the “fill Union md Katina! Fire Insurance 1110mm ajji lnsuranug New Years Saleâ€"a2! . ‘Qngh. -â€"New Years Batesâ€"C. P. B. Canadian Almanacâ€"G. A. Little Executor’s Sale-Thus. Stewart. ‘ Wantedâ€"M. Mansfield. K'mmount. Ops Agricultural ‘ ietyâ€"iaa- Keith. 2 5.5.7, V .,,._-.DALRYM.PLE. ' (Corrspondonee to The Post.) The hum of the threshing machine is xgain head, this time threshing clover. 7 7 v‘... Mr. H. McGillvary has moved into his new residence built this summer. Miss H. 0. Martin, public school teacher here, has the school for the coming year. Sn has gone home to Port Perry for the holidays. A g!oom iscast over our town! by the sudden death of Archie lobtyre, aged 16 years, from inflammation. IONSVILLE. (Cal-W ta The Post.) The LorneviLio U. S- nchool held their annual concert and Christmas arch on Friday last. Santa Claus was present and distributed the gifts. -A‘L frgga‘rg 'for th_ - Mr. R. Butler. of Linfiay, spent Christmas yitb his grandmother, Mrs. Butler, sr.. of Lorneville. . Miss Hollingsworth, eldest daughter of Mr. William Holiingsworth. of Lornevilie. has returned home after an absence of eleven years in Dakota. Mr. Jos. Cooper and family spent Christmas with Mrs. Cooper’s parents at Burnt River. Miss Reid, who has been visiting her brother. Wm. Reid, left for her home in Emsdale Monday. _ BOBCAYGEON. (Correspondence of The Post.) The Rev. Bryce Innis will deal with the House of Refuge subject next Sun- day in his pulpits at Bobcaygeon. and Dunsford. Every elector should hear this subject d‘xscoursed in order 339 \ Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Fisk were 11: Lindsay last week. - Mr. Geo. Tompkinson, who has been attending the Markham h' 11 school, is spending his Christmas olidays at Mr. ,Lapp's. Mr. Thos. Love had the misfortune to {an off a car and sprain his ankle badiy. He was laid up for some tim, but. ho is around again. teacher of connection the eve of l yuuu uvvvâ€" ____ ,, pleIAlUlfc' JUM I'lu momento, express but a slight token held on Friday evening for the purpose of that estimation in which you are of electing ottioers-tor thefirst half held by the pupils of No. 6. Wishing I of next' year. The following are tho 1 officem elected: Hon-Pres. Mr. J. D. you all manner of happiness and a. life to enjoy the same we subscribe M¢Fady_en; president, W. A. Cameron; ourselves in behalf of our fellow- vice-pm, Miss Lucan Irwin; con-300., pupils, Edward Palfrey. Willie Gun.- Mrr. Fred Howard: rec.-eec., Miss Eva. nmgham, Joseph Penrose ...... Replying Hay; treasurer, lies Winona Wag- to the address. Hr. Daddy- in a few and; chairman otpmer-meetmg cm well-chosen words expressed ‘llis mittee, Mia Annie Brien; chair-Inn hearty thanks to “3° pupils for the o! Lookout oommibteale. than. Bngn; surprise they had swan him, and 31812 chairman of finial Witt”. In nidthatthehmpmtm [Angelinafiay..,euz.. wa. Normal school. After a few well rendered readings were enjoyed by the visitors, a small committee of pup‘ls stepped forward with an address which was read by W'illie Cunningham, and at the proper time Edward Palfrey presented the teacher with a handsome morocco cabinet and gold fountain pen. The address read as follows: Mr. J. Leddy, dear teacherâ€"It is with sin- cere regret that we have heard of your intended departure from amongst us. assuring you at the same time that your able and faithful discharge of duty during your term as teacher here will ever be referred l1) wlth pride and satisfaction. \Vere we to attempt by way of reward to signify out up- preciation of your services in the capa- city mentioned, our greatest efforts would produce but a. poor equivalent to your just merit, therefore-we. in prwenting you with this accompanying momento, express but a .sb’ght token of that atimation 'm which you are held by the pupils of No. 6. Wishing you all manner of happinessrand; a lilotoenjoy theaamawoaubocri‘he ourselves in behalf 0! our ’kfluw; pupils. Edward Pallroy, Willie Den: nmsham, Joseph Penman”. new to the m It. 1564313.:3 fly PENIEL. (Correspondence to The Post.) \Ve ure sorry to cum: that our gen- ial tern-her, Miss M. J. Langsford, who for [b0 past three years presided as teacher of..~‘.s. Nu .8, is severing her connection with us. On Friday last, the eve of her departure, she was the recipient of a beautiful gold ring from her pupils. Mists Langsford was a ,,_- ALIâ€" -35.” Rev. \V. G. C‘arke. of Woodville, fined our pulpit on Sunday last and gave an able discourse. ~ "ii-Err»! our old pioneer friends in the prison of Mr. Jahn Colvilld am! Mrs. Cohille, have moved to Can- ‘IL- rur‘..,. _ ,__.v fi_‘v painstaking teacher and has greatly endeared hersn‘f through her kmdnea to the children, and also was an active worker in our League and has made many friends while here. Our affable young teacher, Mr. H. McIImurry. of :08 No. 9. in also leavâ€" ing: 115. and although only with us for the short period of one year, has made many friends. We understand hewas presented with a beautiful gift before leaving. » 7 nington No. 6, OPS. (Correspondence to The Post.) Address and Presentationâ€"A. num- ber of the ratepayers assembled at the school Thursday afternoon, it beâ€" ing the close of the term of ninety- elght, for the purpose of saying fare- well to the teacher, Mr. J.‘ Leddy, who intends taking a pourse in the 0th: ,. HQGINBOTflAM. or newnovennseueufs 33¢:me John Kennggz FRIDAY. 313mg 'JOHN KEENEDY. -, -A‘L :9 vote mock. mt'“ ) Mr Addison Rogers, of Toronto, is tvil‘iting his sister Mrs. Mouse. . and Mrs Sense are spending [Christmas with her father, Mr. Shaver. than N. Ferguson, 01 Port Perry,is guest of her uncle, Mr. Beacrott. th‘fiiasess .3111! A. Snelgrove are visit- 11% friends in Toronto. 18. Pogue, of Manitoba, is home mnewing old acquaintances Wedding bells are cheerfully ring- im.anera.J.W ,otLinduy. are visiting Mr. and rsJ. Sedgwick, of this place. Hr. 5nd Mrs. J. H. Bowhoy a. .1. ins Christmas with relatives 3 $3 - Mr. fl. Moore. W: at Gelert, left for his home in Bowmanville. Mm andeSunHug hesand’son, Master E. Hughes, were in Lindsay on Sutprday. A , ...__. . ~- POWLES’ (DRNBRS. (Con-Waco to the Post.) The old. year is very man gone and many commenced the year with bright- est. prospects, happy end cheerful, and new mhlmmyuelyi in their my travel where we, must go sooner or Inter. The new year will be commenced by many with go; and greater reeolntions than ever ore. - . . “inter J. Bass in home after spend- ing} f0“: 910m? Emma-n A very successful Christmas troewas hold at yGIelort in aid. of the Methodist Stand” ,eclzool 9!! WM! £88.? lb' I; $0“. has left for 'a better position, and will he succeeded by Miss J. Mills, of Kinmount, as teacher. . A petition is in circulation here to have the road opemd up south of Com- eron across Mbhren’s creek. The idea is a one; but still a. good many of ratepayers object to sign the petition as it wll cost a. lot of money. The Home of Refuge ques- tion comes up at the same time, which it carried at the municipal eiecinions will add about 35° to every" 81000 of nsseeanent. We are in favor of the House of Refugeâ€"but it any officials should get large salaries for a. small amount of work it would be condemned. Mr. F. O. Gillis, of the Minden school, spent part of his holidays here with his brother John. The atmosphere of linden is agreeing with Fred. as he is looking well and feeling good after" a hard year's work. ”35:11. no'nd visibd Lindsay Sat- urghy last. _ - IRONDAL 3. (Correspondence to The Poet.) Mr. Fflkin, conductor 1. B. 0.. spent a. coup In of weeks with his people here. map C. Telmaon, of Gooderham, formerly: o! Boldwin. spent Christmas _‘ _ _ _- __ _ . .‘1- ZION. (Correspondence to The Post.) One of the most interesting and successful events of the season con- sisting of choruses, recitaflons, duetts. quartettes and solos, took place at Zion Methodist church on the 20th inst, and was ably presided over by Rev. Mr. Cook. Even though the preceding- day threw forth omens of an unwelcome nature, yet, when the hour arrived for probeeding with the program the church was crowdedto its utmost capa- city to hear the outside and local talent After sumptuous refreshments were partaken of from thebaskets And the plates, the crowd returned to their homes all feeling better for having visited the royal old Zion. . Mr. E. and Him L. Shaver are spend- ing the holidays under the parental Mrr. '1‘. Gould. Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Weight, were also here for Christmas. Mr. J. W. Graham, Mr. A. James, Mr. D. N. Armstrong and the Messrs. Hand- cock. returned to their homes for Christmas, and will resume their dut- _fiM}â€"._ P51; 7 Conway passed through on the 26th on his way to the lumberixg cepp. __ ._ - -- - _- ies this week. Wigs K. Conway and Mr. J. Conway was here on the 26th. Mrs. P. A. Barr and Miss Barr, of Gooderham, spent Christmas with the Misses Barr, of Iromiale. . Mr. and Mrs. P. Barr held a. si‘ver wedding reception on Monday, Dec. 19th, and received a. number of beaut- iful presents, which they appreciated very much. and are very thankful to thapeome; f9: hating?“ 39 Sim. . A number of Mr. lel's men. passed through here on Friday for Bob- cameom ._- ‘--‘ 7‘ MI. and Mrs. Neé'dier, of Baptiste. are at present visiting their relatives at rCherry Valley.“ â€" .u u ,I, “"Tixl'ééEvinEE Cherry Valley church was largely attended last Sabbath, it beéas airman”- Mr. and Mrs. Barsotte left here on Monday qvening {91' ngtisbe. “-_ When the morning of Thursday, Dec. 22nd, broke bright and clear. those in charge of the entertainment looked for a favorable evening for the Christ- mas tree and entertainment. but when rain began to descend during the after- noon, troubled faces were the result as it was feared that the success of the entertainment would be very much decreased hi0 doubt the attendance was not as large as it would have been had the night been more favorable, yet the school-house was well filledâ€" alâ€" most crowded. Those in charge had taken a great deal of trouble in decor- ating, and the appearance of the school showed that their work had not been in vain. The program was good throughout; each person taking part seemed determined to do his or ,her best, and that the audience was well pleased was shown by the repeated outbursts of applause. After the pro- gram was concluded Santa Claus apâ€" peared in person and distributed the gifts from the tree. Santa was in a. humorous state of mind and provided fun for all. The chairman for the evening was Mr. J. D. McFadyen, who performed his duties excellently. The entertainment was brought to a close at a late hour, all returning to their homes well pleased with the evening’s enjoymen t. p tr, , :‘_LL-LL var/J _I\‘-. v- The annual meeting of the Sabbath school me hold on Friday evening. After the secrewry-treasurer's report was received and other business trans- acted the following officers were elected for 1899: Superintendent. Mr. Chas. Bore; assistant supL., W. A. Cameron; eec.-treas., Mr. J. E. Kenâ€" nedy ; assistant-sea, Miss Georgie Bore. It. is very encouraging to notice the. in- terest taken by the young people and parents in the 85. work, and it is hpped that the work will go on and increase PLEASANT POINT. (Correspondence to The Post.) Electing of theAC. E. $9ciertyrfvas mm Ihv‘n, of Brussels. have been. vldtizu‘ at Mr. Thus. Endinott's. Mr. J. D. Mel-Edna. who has been Visiting friends here during the put. two weeks, returned homa on Sutur- Mr. and Mrs. S. Conway, Miss bonway. Mr. and Mrs. Rattler, of Oshawa, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Coone ; M r. and Mrs. W. Gibson, Miss Florence Ed- wards and H. Mann, of Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. Edwards. of Lindsay, at Mr. Asap]: Edwards; Mr. and Mrs. Incker of Toronto, spent Gyristrpas at ”it; "GeS'é'EiE 13163;; hardly Inst 3);. a week to visit his son Harry in. no. . the pars'o-ngge. Elie. guest of their son, va. W. B. Tucker; Mm. and Mrs. F. Neal, of Tomntq, gym. 9: King's. ,_L Mir. Argus Nolan has rqturned home after an absence of three month; Min Hutio mute": ha returned home, after spending a month with friends in Orilli: and Cumin-stun. __ Mina Rutherford. '- of Fang-awn Pulls, isthoguestofms. W.Bdwu:ds. .- Mrs. A. McDonald is spending a few da_y_s in_1‘otonto. L "ME. Neil McDonald and family have returned home from Sault Ste. ymrie for the winter. WiIEVGOQo. Pearce. of Seaman, sprnt Christmas at home. vâ€"l'u _;Messrs. Geo. andJim Smith. of Louis- vxfle. Ky., are spending a few days at "inâ€"Aix; McLean. of Norland, is vigi‘tingA his Erothor Mus. mg is the addresssz Miss Smith, teacher 8.8. No. 9. Pension. Dear tenchern'nhe hour ' at last arrived fornstosay tarewe ,andwedoso with mingled feele of sadness and regretâ€"sadness atpar parting with one who has striven durim the past two years to teach us lessons intended for our benefit. mentally and morally; regret for the many neglected oppor- tunities, the manymis-spent hours, and the meagre attention too frequently given to those faithful and earnest teachings of yours. .We ask your for- giveness if, through seeming thought- lessnesa or childish waywardness. we have caused you any momentary annoy- ance or happiness. In earnest token of our confidence in, and respect for you, we desire to present you with these rm,L unenlpes. Will you be pleased to ac- ccpt them as an expression of our esteem for you and as an assurance of our due appreciation of your untiring efforts for the advancanent of our education. while you ave been our teacher. You leaveus enjoy a brief holiday before entering upon your work in another section. We bid you Godâ€"speed. a Merry Christmas. a Happy New Year. and a large measure of that success which invariably re- wartb the conscientious and. earnest teacher. We again any “ Farewell." and we would wish to be always ne- membered by you as your affection- ate and grateful pupils. Signed on behalf of school, Gertie Thornhury, Louisa Spence, Angus Mackinnon. Samuel Nicholson. NORLAND. (Correspondence 0! The Post.) The Christmas tree. tea and enter- tainment held in the town hall and Molhodiat chunk here on Friday even- ing. the 23rd. inst. were a grand sue. cans in every particular. Almost .25 clear of all expense was realized. Some were heard to remark that there 1nd never before been such a. large crowd in Norland on a similar occasion. The program was simply excellent. A new. feature of the evening wee the appear: EENBLON. (Corrupondenee to The Poet.) Presentation and Addreos. â€" Miss from Smith. teacher of S. S. N04 9. Fan- elon. was taken by surprise on Thurs- dny lust on severing her connection with the echooL. when her pupils pre- sented her with a beautiful Lediee’ Companion and a copy of Tonnyoon'a poems had-01991! wane £9119?- anoe on the stage of a 'o' ngnjun” who was introduced to the}8 audienae by the chairman. Mr. G. W. Allely, as a ycolored friend who had come all the way from the wild and woolly west to they beautiful tree was heavily laden. He made lots of fun. for the children afid the evening was greatly enjoyed a . Agood ooderowd attended the shooting mate here on Friday afternoon and a. lot of crack shooting was done. Mr. Ed. LeCraw. who was manager of the match succeeded in di sposingnf about 20 fine {at turkeys. Ed, who is one of Nor-land's crack shots gener- ally succeeds in boring at. least three holes in the centre of the bullsey e out of four shots. and was lucky enough to win several of his turkeys back again. Several of the Norlsnd boys unattend- ing a. shooting match in Somerville to- day; \Mondny): We are giad to state that Mrs. Thee. Wicks has recovered from her recent severe illness ...... Mrs. Matthew Greer is also recovering. We hope to hear of her complete restoration to health in the near future ..... Mr. Will and Mia. Bertha Wakelln, who have been ill for some dgxs pest. are alnmst well «gun. The Salvation Anny have announced a special meeting on Monday. at 7,80. after which a. wntchonight servioowill be held. Captain Iawis will " tarewell" on the above occasion. Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Brown are spend- ing Christmas with friends in Wood- ._._v. ' The Miss“ Clan and Ada. Bentley are holidaying with their uncle at K‘ukfield. “idfrfvgléx. McIeaIi, clerk in G. W. Allely's general store, ,iaspand‘ms Christmas with friends in Manilla. and Canninsten- .- 7‘ u . L. ,4 1n"; -~- v_'v. Mr. John A. Roadway leaves on Jan. 3rd for London. Ont". where he will take another three months’ course in Military School. .We wish him the best of success. nunu "I... â€"' â€"â€"â€"-_' ronto and flatten} ooh New York before leaving for home, in the inter- edtéof“2The Adair]. ' Pu?” am! Devdbfirmt can ."" '31:: company "is 1'." His 1133 friends; u. Not-had an vicinity ° MnAdsir, “0,19erqu 1- “fie va'ms and daughter, ms. Kane, and little son. of Ponty . are th_gue_sts of Mr. Wilson gulf amily. WRWE. Wagar. the genial principal of Norland public school, is spending the Christmas holidays at home in Fenc- lon . years ago for the wild west and has resided in Revelstoke ever since. He has been interested for some years past in mining and has been very success- ful in acquiring a splendid lost of gold claims which promise to become second to none in richness and quantity of are. He has in his possession two n ets of gold, valued respectively at 83 and 850. Mr. Earnest E. Adair. son of! R. A. Adair, of this place, and W'. E. Mo- Lauchlin, formerly of Norland. each have a very promising claim adjoining the eight claims owned by Mr. Ed. Adair and his company. The property is situated on Mineral Mountain, on Leforroe creek, got for; from thetown _Mr. Fred Ler-aw has returned from Toronto. W. F. Adair and family spent Christ- mas with R. A. Adair and family, of town. ,-..- Av.- - M'r.~Ed. Adair. of Bevelstoke, 3.0.. is at present visiting his brothers, R. A. and W. F. Adair. and families, of Not- land. Mr. Adair lefi,__.\'orla_nd eieyen uvnvn-vv '_vr_ of Revebtoke. The former claim is known as the “ Coboconk." and the latter as the “Norlanck” Big-.1391. Adair will gig husimu- trips to To- 333813014 ELLIS. (Correepondence to The Poet.) The ten end entertainment given by the Methodist church on Nondey even- ing lest proved ndeoided eucoeee in every my. file receipts. though not. perhaps. a lute u might be expected. proved that the people of Fenelon Fells have not forgotten the Methodists. and the tea in the basement amply groved that the Methodist: have not orgot- ten the people of Fenelon Fells. Ihe nominations for our eevernl grades of city (other: were held on Monday at noon. and a. general ell- ronnd hot time was the result. The following were minted: For reeve. Dr. Mason and Wm. McArthur.; tor ;counclllore, learn. Austin, Deymn. Puley. Hand. Martin. Manrlnnd. Mc- Keown and Jones; trustees. Arn- nolds. Nevinon. Heard end Campbell. After the nominntionc were ended the old council were given 1 chunoe to tslk', proceeded to do on. their when being interspersed with _lit_t_.le progptm the actions 0! the onty fathom are being watched in the tune old my. What about a new overcoat or suit of clothes! no time has come when you must select heavier clothes thnt will keep yon warm. That's the bud En chant tailors. Woodville.â€"tf. At the nominations held here (or village councillors on Monday the {ol- following were propaed: 13hr reevn D. Grant and N. Ferguson; councillors.â€" Alex. Adams. Phillip Campbell. Joseph Eyres and m. Dunes. Several other; were nominated but all resigned except the above. The House of Reluce mat- ter was discussed. and the meeting seemed favorable to it. The only objections urged was that it would create offices for Lindsey people and send more trade there, but it was stat- ed that Woodville would have es much right to it as any other plsee. an it was considered the most healthy place. Be that as it my. the House of Refuge isaneceeeityandvill no doubthea fact whether it is carried now: or not by a vote of the people. an it is most d' racetul (or a christian and well- t mbtosendtheirpeopletqjail, to be ed up along with crirninnln. Dr. Bowemn. dentist. will be a the. Queen's hotel the first three Fri- days in January. in succession. from 1.80 to 7.” {MIL-WI." ,,A ._ __:‘ 7‘ __,, The Presbyterian E. S. held their an- nual entertainment last Monday night, After partaking of refined!- menbs there was a good program con- ducted by the children. oonnhtinc‘of “8130 While Ire. n. memo-on and her farm] were ‘at the entertainment ‘in Marian church some per-on entered her house and took seven dollars witch {lid not helm? to them, Angus McCrimmon had a vuln- ablo rubynken from his cutter in one our hgtol sheds last Saturday. A mat mil issued and the pol-ties whotooRitwin have toshochauseor W. A. Goodwin will (eel ad to hon tint on Tuesday. Dec. 27th. her mother. In. Henry Runs. 0! Cobonr . passed peacefully away nt the ace 0 79. Goodwin bu boon with her mother (who 1nd creeping pun-slain sings only in November. It. . Goodwin, and 211-. and Mn. Funk Goodwin. are at mount. in Cobour‘. mixtholuttn totem Min buy life. was mm wary in «u- doinc m that. with when she Ind spent over yous. in that quint town on old Onurio'o Itnnd. E BROWNâ€"In My. on Fridny. Dec. 28rd. 18”. to If. tad In. Bury HARDYâ€"0n may. Doc. 25m. was. thowifoollr.B.A.M.ot__tho zha’say 19 Leading C [02%227. (331103th Institnta. "..uâ€"w, vâ€" â€" WAG“ BOISE. â€"At Liam:- by Rev. L. s. Bush-on. 8» .' June-Rom otSuow- mm “MA 1‘ of ; (Hume: agglhâ€" flu' 010:! 'u. 9/74 Me SHOE LINE New Yearis is at hand, Come and See the Bargains wkz'c/z we will oj’er you PIANOS, (HIGHS TRUNKS and VALISES. W. W. LOGAN SATURDAY will be Bargain Day 'kouoo is hereby given thn the put-mer- t. carried on by ski for some do. waylm ad has Hoary Syl- mm. under the 6m nun of "The Syl- van: W "unlawful. Company", n the You 0! Lindsay. in County of Victoria. m I“. duy dbolnd by numl aunt. and an hum will handout: homuiodonbythonfl WSylmur gunfight-nun! "nu 8’1"» m m Mum; Company." “maid w 8 1mm in m Hu w and: and to roe-in almanac-tot tho .54 W- I”. m 311-“ run Dunn In. I. an.“ 4.4. AT ‘ R. NEILL’S ISSOLU‘HON OF PARTNERSHIP. Children’n Fine Button Genh’ Pony Slippers ........ A Happy New Year to all. "I i 7 __ “.0 an! mm 1 w a...“ of m. meawg‘mu I “I m J! N bid 13 "mmn'xmwm Â¥owx a. wow _fi i'.‘.!‘gmÂ¥f_ ingofilimj germ“: Robt. N011; ‘ WANTED i mums um o'dod WHY? 41.1 41“ W Ps AGRICULTURAL 903““ 79c 8H 75c