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rties en- only to ave been 1e for the of to any claim no- ‘eived by hn‘fully inlvmtc. Jinn: Stall. lay, M) day at Accnucl thxmo. uorne St... Mary P} [onus-l- m born r133 Fl IT I 51'. V uteri!!!” FAIL" xf WIL. \CKEN, tct ev- kind. eston a red to the Town Xv of Vie TIST. 'nnd Royd 0M Men, in y Loni. or of m .t urdal- .DS. Li food» “'0 Coming!I OBS. will pr!) 5 of the ‘bbers. lbbers. Ice. TOW!) 01180 beion EEKS. TIST. distribu- hav- of that spirits of the dead and put the curse or her black magic on those who might have innocently approached her. But, prithee, good Margaret, look not so downcast at the outcome of my tale. for witchcraft among our mountain people hath ever been thought the hlackest of crimes, no punishment or torture being considered too great to suffer in expiation. ’Tis a thing with which we have no tolerance, cousin, for of all evil happenings in the world. of a truth, it is the most vicious and malignant." Margaret shudder-ed and turned away. “Methinks thou couldst have chosen a cheerful subject, Betty. wherewith to .while away the hours of a gloomy morning." she said reproachfully. on--- V, -- -v “Ah. happy day!” she exclaimed. “Sunshine at last! See yonder cloud, cousin. Bright rays are breaking through it. Old Giles was right this morning when he said that the fierce wind had shifted and now lay in the western quarter, promising that we would see the sun before night. Re- joice with me, sweet Hetty.” For a time in silence they watched the beauty of the golden tinted clouds breaking apart and drifting about un- der the blue sky; then Margaret, whose face expressed great happiness and who seemed unable to contain her high spirits. said: "Art not aweary of the close, damp air of the house? Come, let us walk on the old stone wall by the pasture, for the ground is much too water soaked. and witness for our- selves what havoc the storm hath played.” 7A ~ _LA wUAu-ub, Dav w... -Vr_-_.-v Rising from the couch. shre [xi-allied to the window and, throwing open the lattice, looked out of doors. “1' faith. 'tis worth a pound to get out into the open and breathe fresh air again!" .\Iar-,:arct exclaimed. her blue eyes sparkling and her cheeks :bghm‘. 'l‘hc rihlmu that hound her hair came lmusc. and in very abandonment of youth and health she threw it away. freeing her heavy masses of hair to the cmhram‘s of the wind. which caught it up tmnlcrly, allowing the sun to kiss it with its sparkling rays. gently toss- ed it about hcr head; then. as if catch- ing the guy mood ot‘ its owner. it grew more playful and roughly swept the trcsscs hct'ore Margaret‘s eyes, so that she almost stumbled as she run. A large oak brunch hung low over the wall. With a cry of pleasure Margaret caught hold of it and, lifting her feet, swung out into the air and back to the wall again. laughing joyfully at her achievement as she ran on to the end of the wall. ~ “Margaret!" Hctty exclaimed, run- ning after her cousin, rather breathless at the whole proceeding. “What merry spirit of mischief doth possess thee?” {av-J . w. Hastily procuring a light cape. she threw it over the muslin house dress she wore, and, Hetty following, the girls. refusing to listen to the protests of Blsbeth, who met them on the stairs, against going out of doors on such a morning. stepped out on to the ground, picked their way daintilyâ€"with much light laughterâ€"over the wet paths, climbed the wall and. holding hands, ran gayly with the light heartedness of school children set free after long con- tim-ment along the top of the broad stone wall. "Take my hand. sweet cousin, and run some of the Puritan stiffness out of thee,“ Margaret replied with flush- cal face and smiling lips. “My blood is coursing through my veins and my heart beats gayly today because the roads are drying up that lead from London to this village. Look not so bexxilderezL sweet. ’“hou 1t know 311011 “by thy cousin welcomes wind and sun. See the clouds are scatter- in: and drift‘ng far away! Come, Het- ty. once more!” ~\ml. taking her cousins hand they run together to the end or the wall. "I'm out o‘ breath, but back again! I‘n wager I‘ll get there before thee, Slow lletty." She paused a moment, looking to- ward the house. “What man is that demanding admit- tance?" she asked. “Methinks he looks on us with disapproval." "Thou knowest well ’tis Josiah,” fal- tered lletty. “Dost think he saw us TH URSDAY, JUNE Nth, running. cousin V” ‘Aye. ev on so an he did. What careth thou or 1?" Margaret replied indlfler- ently as she proceeded calmly toward the house along the top of the wall, 101- loxvcd by lietty. now white faced and greatly nbashed. ., Josiah 'faunston busied himself with tyxng ms norse to a tree unnr ms cons. v “We- wm go to meet him, Hetty, and give him greeting.”_ I.) lflfi ulo uv-wv ~v ‘â€" -_-- in and sister approached: fithex; 15:156- 1113 erect. regarded them coldly, with an unsmiling expression in his small gray eyes. , "I give thee good day, Cousin Josiah,” Margaret said quietly. “How can I serve thee? Wilt enter?" She threw open the door. . “Thank thee. Cousin Margaret.” he replied in a hard. rasplng voice. “I but rode up with a message for my sister." Until then he had ignored Hetty, but now turned upon her suddenly with great sternness in his manner. "But before I deliver it. Betty, 1 The Free Press Road“: Are Buyers. m?” would like to as: thee it In my recent ' conduct on yonder wall thou bethought thee that the servants were taking no- . tice, also neighbors who might be pass- ‘ ing by '2" Margaret, tossing her hair back with her hand, disdained to answer, and Betty. much cresttallen, replied hasti- I 1y: “ ’Twas but the pleasure of an idle I moment, Josiah. What message sent my mother?” , “She thinks, as I do, that thou hast been here long enough.” he said signifi- cantly. “Thy mother hath need of “It is well. Marsanet.” turnlnc again to her. "I would have converse With thee an thou hast this hour idle.” His cousin’s face fell slightly, but she said pleasantly: “Thou’rt ever welcome. Josiah. Step into the withdrawing room, and when I have bound my hair I will come to thee. Sweet Betty,” turning to her cousin and embracing her tenderly, “goodby, or better, as we say in France. ‘au revoir.’ Tell mine aunt that thou hast been a sunbeam in my house to lighten the gloom' of the long storm and that I part with thee most unwillingly.” “I‘ll go at once, bu ed in nervous haste. 360:] be witilvthee. Margaret,” Hetty answered soberly. turning toward home with evident reluctance. CHAPTER VI. NHERITING from his mother a ' hard, unyielding nature, young Taunston, in his life of struggle and trial to keep his farm intact, had obtained what success was his through firm resolve, grim determina- tion and desperate endeavor. Where he could not bend he had broken, and now to gain his ends he knew no other method. So, instead of disguising his disapproval of his cousin’s light con duct. he chose rather to place on his pale. gaunt features an expression of hardness and disapproval as he rose stiflly at the sound of the soft'rustling or skirts approaching to receive her. With her hair brushed smoothly hack and a prim kerchiet’ crossed over her shoulders, hiding the fair round neck that the dainu cotton frock she wore disclosed. her race calm and serene. but withal a very ditterent creature from the merry young woman who but a moment since had been running on the old wail, Margaret entered quiet- ly and bade her kinsman be seated. He did this awkwardly, appearing ill at ease. Margaret‘s heart felt chilled. It. was all so gloomy here. so cold and Solemn. For the moment her thoughts turned toward Paris with hitter long- ing. iysinh shltted on his chair and work- ed his pale lips as though he were at a loss for words and was angered at the fact. “At last Margaret broke the silence. “ ‘Twas a most frightful storm, good cousin. Were thy lands much ‘damâ€" “Nay," he replied. “Being in the val- ley. we are protected some. But thou, Margaret. thy lands stretch broadly in the open. Hast thou suflered losses?” Margaret laughed lightly. “l‘ truth, Josiah, I have not given the matter a thought. Farming. I wot, is not a woman's work or else the Lord had given her a better liking for Josiah’s small eyes glittered. “Thou hast spoken the truth!” he cried, the words fairly bursting from his mouth in his eagerness to speak them. “To manage an estate, i' faith, is not a woman‘s work. Why. cousin; I warrant that these lands under thy management alone in two years would detract in value to one-half. Thy father, Margaret, ever with an eye to thy best interests, gave me the stew- ardship of thine es‘tate. Didst never occur to thee what his object was in this?” it." “He knew, Josiah, that thou wouldst perform thy duties punctually," she re- plied pleasantly, suppressing a yawn behind her hand, “for thou art known to be a zealous man and one of integri- ty. I ever feel that I cannot thank thee enough for thy watchful care of mine estate, good cousin.” “Margaret," Josiah said. a dark flush spreading over his countenance. “my motherâ€"in tact, several of thy neigh- bors have remarked that it is not meet for so young and fair a maid to live alone.” ' “hirer-gar“ threw up her head rather defiantly. _v_â€"_ -_U V “I have good Elsbeth and old Giles,” she replied, “an’ two better watchdogs ne’er had a mid to guard her. What wouldst thou better, cousin '2" The buckle of her shoe coming loose, she leaned over to fasten it when the cross that she wore on the fine gold chain about her neck tell to the door. “My chain hath broken," she cried. “an’ I promised dear Hulda that I would wear her gift until I died! In there a goldsmlth hereabout, Josiah?” “Yes; old Adam Browdle, next' the Sign of the Red Heart in the village,” he answered. “But, cousin, it were ill for thee to ornament thyself with that un- holy papist cross. "Ila our belief that such forms are for the use of ldol wor- shipers and are Instruments of the deve ll. Already the village folk talkof the , ___I_ 1m- "uh d'gbrfi” 9) t“, . v__., â€". . ___,,_' of gold thou doth went so pub- brother,” she answer- With a 's'ndden’movement he we end came to her side. standing over he: sterniy. “Burn it. Marni-ct! Bum. the en- ‘ Diem that doth menace the salvation at 1 thy soul! Burn the wicked trophy!” he § commanded. ‘ Margaret slipped the chain and cm. i into the bosom of her dress. ‘Be seat- ‘ ed. Josiah.” she said coldly. “unfess thy 1 visit is done and thou wouidst go on ; thy way.” “Just a moment longer.” He walked across the room and resumed his seat. Beads of perspiration stood out on his forehead. and he spoke with an eflort. “I would further remonstrate with thee. Last night, Margaret, my mother; who doth love thee with a mother's love, ever holding thy best interests close to her heart, and I sat talking of thee un- til late into the night. We spoke kind- ly of thy beauty of race and form. but agreed that we liked not my gay and frivolous taste in dressing. Then my mother, loving thee so truly. made ex- cnses for thee, saying that thy rather wronged thee when he sent thee to thine aunt in Paris to grow up in the worldly ways of that wicked city, where all the women are vain and triv- olons and all the men poltnoonS. black- guards”â€" “I deny that all the men are pol. troons. and. blackmards!” Marmt cried. her face flushing mm anger. “Heed thy words, Josiah!” A He went on in his cold, immovable way, as if she had not spoken: “An’, though we fully realize his min- take in that particular, we rejoice in thy father’s wisdom that ordered thy return to thy native land when thou had reached thy majority, here to spend the remainder of thy days.” Margaret made no response, but sat before him quietly, indifferent to his words, finding him even more tiresome than usual and inwardly wondering when he would consider it expedient to take his departure, and Josiah, mis- taking her silence for acquiescence and approval of his remarks, took courage to advance a step farther in his deep rooted scheme to win the young mis- tress of the Mayland farm. “Hast ever thought, Margaret, what idea thy father had in his mind when he did select me for the manager of thine estate?” on the subject," Margaret replied 1n- diflerently. “Perchance he knew of thy good business ability and that thou wouldst order all things well for his daughter’s benefit.” “His idea was that I should learn the land, so that one day 1 would be mas- ter here. Knowest than that he named me for thy husband. cousin?" “Nay, ’tis not so." Margaret cried ex- citedly. rising and confronting him. “or else it would be so stated in his docu- ments. In them it is most clearly writ that only at my death. should i die without issuc. art thou successor here!" “Calm thyself. good cousin. The thought is new to thee. and therefore thou‘rt disturbed. To me." he added in a low voice. “this thought hath been â€"“Thou didst ask me that before, and 1’ truth, good cousin, I am min to con- fess that I ne’er gave much thought 1:06;] and drink since thy ratherâ€"X mean." hastily correcting himself- “since first I saw thee." He rose and came to her. “Take time to think on the words I ha‘ just spoken. Pray for guidance to get;- “the wisdom of aécepting the love and protection of a true hearted. right- eous and God fearing man. Mgrgaret. nn’ thrust not aside cuxelessly the Ode): of marriage he now makes t9 thee." "silé urtéd her head hastily as it to speak. but Josiah stopped her with a stern, peremptory motion of his hand. VVJro‘éiah, leaning forward. spoke pressively. "Nay. cousin. answer not now. Such grave consideration as is now before thee takes time to think on. I’ll speak with thee on the subject again when thou hath let the thought of me in the position of thy husband dwell longer in thy heart. God guide thee to a right de- cision. Fare thee well, Margaret May- land.” She courtesied stiffly, and be. after in- clining his head, strode through the open doorway and. mounting his horse. rode toward the vlilage. At the sound of the closing of the door Margaret ran to the window and threw open the lattice, exclaiming with a shiver: “ ’Tis damp and musty in this room, or else ’tis my cousin’s proposi- tion that hath chilled me. I’ll let the sunshine in, and Giles can put some logs to burn in the chimney place. Prithee, the room must be warm and cheerful for Godfrey, who,” she whis- pered happily, “now that the storm is broken, will come ere nightfall.” UAUACU, "A“ yvâ€"â€"v '-v _-c_-___,, For a time she looked out of doors, humming a gay tune lightly, then. leav- ing the room. ran up the stairs and, bursting into the chamber where Eis- heth was sitting mending linen, stood before her with flushed face and spar- kling eyes. “What frock shall I wear for God- trey, Eisbeth?” “Sir Godfrey hath come?" The wo- man laid down her work and looked at Margaret in surprise. who answered petulantly: “Nay, duliard. How could he travel in such awful storms o’er mountain roads he knows not?” She drew a piece of paper from her bosom. reading slowly, “ ‘Tuesday I shall reach the inn at Hackvon. lay there one night and wilt be with thee on the marrow, Wednesday: " She raised the paper to her lips. “Thus reads his missive. 318me Thou’it remember that the storm rose ~wild Wednesday, now six days zone by. An' so, ah, me,” she sighed dismal- iy, “poor Godfrey hath been. imprison- ed ail these dreary hours in that foul tavern, the Purim Fm '0 Were forced to rest when we ;W 31th- er." For a momt 1119, W“ silent. “But the ,atom hath Prom? and set him fre'e!” she cried mummy. 1m- m her .mdunt ace .t9 the sunlight- Reaé'ThTFi-T. new New Stow. cold, immovable ”mmw,;prwulliulcc,uurm.. Suddenbehemflloreleflomend. seedngheneltontutfleltooletmo- beth's feet, rested her elbows on the woman’s lap above the mending. cov- ered her race with her hands and ap- peared to be in deep thought. “What thinkest thou. Elsheth. of my cousin Josiah ?" she uked after e time. “He hath the appunnce of an up. right man and godly." the other replied stem: evenV hbove his kind. who. with their long. sad faces. do dwell upon this mountain.” nay!‘ and thrice more nay and sent him roundly to the right about on the in- stant for his presumption. but he would not take mine answer. and, forsooth. commanding me harshly to let thoughts of him dwell in my heart until his haughty lordship would speak with me on the subject again. he took his de- narture. It was this manner. Look. “Takcumototmuk onowwordllw flu: spoken.” , â€"“He defied this morning to wed with me," Margaret observed quietly. “What saidst thou 1'” Elsbeth exclaim- ed. indignation in her tone and glance. “The sour vlsnged churl. to want my bonny Margaret! Didst tell him of Sir Godfrey?" “Nay.” blushing softly. “'lhere a. few to whom I care to say that name. I would have told Josiah. ‘Xay, nny, thoughtfully, “buy I ween. hgrd and door. Elsbem." Rising to her feet. Margaret strode with at!!! awkwardness toward the ‘â€"""â€"w thy consent for thy Margaret's mur- riage with him. Elsbeth ?" teasingly. Elsbeth shook her head in a know- ing manner. “Forsooth. pretty. I trow thou‘lt wed thy lover that rideth here anon. that thy young heart is set on. with my consent or without it. but." she con- tinued thoughtfully. “ever will it seem strange to me that ouch} hard mu 7;. â€"v'-v “Ugh!" with a shudder. “I was fore ed to open the lattiee to let the sun- light in after he left. the room had grown I0 damp and cold from his chilling presence! 80 thou‘lt not give “Prithee. forget his gloomy face.” Margaret interrupted crossly; then. coming and sitting at Elsbeth‘s knee again. said coaxingly: “Let's talk ofâ€" iodrrey! Oh. Elsheth, such bonny times. such happy hours as we will have together!" she exclaimed. with clasped hands and quick drawn breath. “Sweet Godfrey. to come so soon! He told me on the eve before 1 leftâ€"when we werg both so sad; hath forgotten. stupid Elsheth?â€"that he had business in London which would shortly bring him across the channel and that he would in probability visit me ere i were well settled on mine estate. 0h. Eisbeth. I could wring my hands with sorrow that the cruel storm rose and kept him trom me six long days, and then again I could sing until I burst my heart for very joy that i shall see hinr today ere nightfall.” Em} cbusin Josiah doth upper to he should have a desire for anything so soft as the love of a woman." gray homespun frock and iober coun- tenance? Whichever 'way, good Els- beth. will Godfrey like me best?" Elsbeth, enjoying the girl:- happy mood, smiled indulgently. Rising suddenly. she went to the open window and. throwing out her arms. cried earnestly: “0h, warm winds. whispering winds. bring me word that Godfrey now rideth safely up the mountain roadâ€"my Godfrey. whom I love!” “An my opinion were worth the giv- ing in such a case.” she replied, “me- thinks Sir Godfrey will see only the happy light in thy blue eyes and thy red lips when first he cometh." “Eisbeth!” Margaret shook her huge at her companion. laughing lightly “Thou hath surely had a lover. :1 though thou but ever denied it. or else how knowest thou l0 well their ways Come, I’ll wear my peachblow silk, be deck myself in the grandest tuhtox and receive my Godfrey in the with drawing room with all the honors would bestow upon the king were ho to visit me. The king!" Ihe exclaimed Godfrey?” . the sight '0! the complete adorltlor of her charge for this mm canned feeling of pain to strike the elder won an’shearnandugheunfutened the For answer the rough breeze tossed her hair about and blew the white points or her kerchiet over her face. “Ah.” she murmured softly, "I need not thy fickle conflrmatlon, shitting winds! My heart. that is ever my best guidance, doth give me assurance that he'll come tonight! What frock shall aggmth, What I: I this compared a lacing of Marci compelled to 38! = I wear, dull Elsbeth, with no thought above thy mending? Shall I do him honor and receive him as a stately Parisian lady in my silken gown of peachblow hue with feathers waving high above my head. or shall I let him tulle; the t3 his heart as a simple cmtoh maiden with amt}: M1: The Fm Prat Radon Ari Buyan. THE WEEKLY FREE pram Ducal "ma. ny nunfl'fib-w “- - -.. eyes, and she took the being! out 0! Eisbeth‘s hands as though she no ion- ger wished her lid. mixing mm her. “Forgive me. sweet Isl-gent.” Bis» heth followed her snxiousiy. regret st her words showing in her countensnee. “Ti: but my love for meethst gives me tsise snxieU. bonny. for thy hsppi- nees is my happiness. on’ thy sorrow more than my sorrow." For s time Magnet wss silent: then she said with guest seriousness: “Els- beth, never again expmss doubt 0! Sir Godfrey. Doubt that the sun riseth to light the earth; doubt that night tails upon the dsy; doubt thy love for me. thou didst give voice to e moment eince mine! Sir Godhey u Fehienne -e man." she continued in a low. pu- eionete voice. “so much to me. .0 deep- ly rooted in my mectionl. that I could die for very joy of iovm‘ him. Wen the earth to divide no. Einbeth. we no oneâ€"one heart end one son] forever!" Then, etter a deep teit silence. the added in brighter tones. “But. prithee. but never £55m: the pénchblow gown nn' happy heat. for this h n joyful any, good Elsbeth!” siah. soon strayed hack to him. “ "en now he is of hi: wooing." the said to herself with stern exnitntion. “an' I pray the good Lord who is ever wntcnfui of the faithful to put persua- sive and convincing words on my lnd'l lips and guide him to the moat proper conduct." A Jut then Josiah rode in from hil visit to the Mariana farm. “Cem thy shrewish screening. mother." he commanded roughly. “Dost wish to rouse the village? Thy voice can be head halt a mile he- look; ibngmgiy’ toward the fertile lands of the Mayhnd (am. But her thoughts. never far from her son Jo- \VH‘III\‘~ For a time she seemed lost in thought until her distafl. falling from under her arm. came to the floor with a rattling noise that roused her. Then the re- membrance of Betty. who upon her arrival from her cousin's had been sent to the brook to till the ewers. coming to her mind. she rose suddenly to look at the sun. Finding the hour to be lat- er than she had at first supposed. her irritation and anger caused by her daughter's delay at the brook knew no bounds. She called the girl's name The dame. angered at his rebuke. re- sumed her seat in sullen silence. and Josiah took his horse to the barn. In a short time he returned and. entering the kitchen. threw himself down heav- ily on a chair near his mother. who continued to spin busily without ap- parently heeding his presencc. At last he broke the silence by saying with aflected carelessness: “Thou didst not tell meâ€"if my memory serves me well on so slight a matterâ€"of what ap- pearance the cavalier was that rode by Haggott‘s and mistook the Stern- dorf road. Was he an unbearded gai- lant. fickle and changeable as the wind. one day mad in love win: a pretty face and forgetting it the next, or was be old and gray haired, with an eye to finishing his days in comfort on the estate of his bride?" 7711157 mother looked out through the doorway, reflectively maintaining for a moment or two 3 provoking silence. Atter what seemed to the impatient Josiah an interminable length or time she remarked with ill concealed eager- nneLv built, with my eyes and brown pointed beard worn l’ the French fash- ion. A round but with sweeping tenth- er covered his hair. long lenthern rid- mgbootaretchedtohl-hipgnndhin doublet was or ruby velvet. with black satin eluhino. Good son Joshh”â€"Iho laid be: hand on his arm with an ex- pansion or feeling unusual vim herâ€" “he presented each a dealing picture to mine eyes that for the noticeâ€"know- inx that oft to em! women the slant of rich and 11'er are. doth weld: heu- ness. “Thou wert successful in thy wooing, Josiah. and ask now of thine enemy's appearance in order that thou mayst know the extent of thy triumph ?" “As to that matter. nothing is definitely settled." he replied impa- tiently. “I will explain our under- standing later. mother. when the noon hour is not at hand and the animals to be fed. Canst not find words to answer my question?” he cried out in looked he?" “Methonght u I saw him that the knight was getting on to thirty sum- mers, meyhap one or two more." she harsh tones. “Dldlt thou see this Frenchman plainly? or what appear- ance was he?" Wifl: quiet deliberation. which was in direct contrast to her son's excited manner. the commenced her nam- tive. “Lye, thou hast. but nought else," Josiah interposed with eagerness. lant’s sudden appearance at Brother Haggott’s door. or his loud knocking and of how from my place behind the lattice I observed hun cere- 1’ “He CHAPTER VII. the open door of the kitchen untrea- Tnunston at befm her spinning wheel. busy with diet”! and spindle. and at In- n she paused In her work [quarters being passed around, and they are very hit oountedeite. One I ha' told thee of the gal- lden appearance at good l Judah rode in from MI Mutant! tam. thy shrewish screaming. he commnnded roughly. to rouse the village? Thy be hard halt a mile be- twice. muttering mgr!!! stature EENELON FALLS DIVINES ENFORCE LORD’S DAY ACT C. 0.0. F.Excm'siox Couldn’t Attend SERVICE AT LINDSAY Wanzn's Institut Pass Resolution Loyal Trent Valley wage no. u, of the G.0.0.F.. of Penelon Falls, had arranged to attend divine ser- vice in Lindsay on Sunday last, and Mr. C. W. Burgoyne had been engag- ed to take them down on the Str. Kawartha. He had the boat locked through on Saturday afternoon to be rent to leave on Sunday morning at 8 a.m. However. in the evening the {our ministers of the town met Mr. Burgoyne and had a discussion as to the propriety of running the boat on Sunday. The ministers claimed it was a violation of the laws of the country and the Lord's Day Alliance, and Mr. Burgoyne decided not to run the trip. This proved a big disappointment to many of the Oddiellows, who drove in on Sunday morning, not knowing that the trip had been cancelled. This trip has been an annual afiair with the Oddiellows for some years, and the incident above mentioned has caused considerable discussion. A very successful meeting of the Women's Institute was held here on Friday last. An election of officers for the coming years was on the bill. Mrs. Dr. Gould was elected president; Mrs. J. Moynes, vice-president. and Miss Emily Nie, sec-trees. A resolu- tion of regret was passed at the de~ parture of Mrs. R. J. Moore. one of ,a L-_A....e nun-Irina “IV V. â€"-â€"â€" -v I”. V, the best known and hardest working members of the local Society. Mrs. Moore. for some years past, has been associated with the Women’s Insti. tute here and has always done her best (or the interests of the Society, and has never been afraid of work when it came her turn. No doubt she will be greatly missed. A demon- stration on cooking was also given and much appreciated. The next meeting will be held on the last Fri- day of the month._ nvA___ -_p_ 1_ Nineteen Appeals Settled by . Court of Revision Last Week “a: V. OI.» â€"â€"'__,,, The members of the Women’s In- stitute for East and West Victoria intend holding a monster pic~nic here on July 9th. at which General Super- intendent Putnam will be present. The Ladies’ Aid of the Methodist church held a very successful meet- ing at the home of Mrs. Corbett. They report a very successful year, their receipts being about $375.00. qnes town in summer. The lake, and more especially the hills. are all that could be desired oy a lover of nature and nature's pleasu “e. The south hill words a landscape of beauty probab- lyly unsurpassed 1n the Highlands of Ontario, at least it ranks among the most beautiful, and the lake of mir- rored hills extends to the onlooker the strongest welcome CITIZENS ADVISED TO KEEP AN EYE ON THEIR CHANGE. say and neighb )ring points are ex- pected on this memorable occasion of the above date to visit our pictures- que town, when vw hope to satisfy them even beyond their Wfions. The Court of Revision met in the Council chamber last week for the purpose of listening to the appeals made by the different property owners -_ 4L- IIIW\.: VJ v--.' _V,, of the town fort a réduétioh in the taxes. The following are the names of the appellagstW. E. Eakins, C. . g. n 3-..-.-A‘I U‘ VII: I. P.-â€"-â€"â€"_ . y , M. Squier, R. M. Beal 00.. Samuel Galbraith, Kennedy Davis Milling 00., Agricultural School, R. J. Mc- Dowell, P J. Murphy, G. J. Brum- well, Madison-Williams Mtg. 00., F. S. Staples. Church of England, W. Knowles and P.P. Burrows. ‘1, Haliburton Citizens Promise a Warm Welconle to G T. K Excursionists (Special to Free Press.) On the fith inst. we expect to have the pleasure of entertaining a repre- sentation of the G.T.R. employees About one thousand people from Lind- MEMBERS HUSTLEO THE BUSI- NESS AND MADE A RECORD FOR QUICK WORK. BEAUTIES OF NORTHERN SCEN ERY VIVIDLY PORTRAYED BY CORRESPONDENT. Look at you 1009 change! Report E‘héâ€"vCohrt decided to allow ng. we have 3 pictures; leey Lodge N9; float phony its um. Gnu nu w-v_-_, E Mr. MacLean, of theuBank of Mont- greal. has changed the name of his ‘gasolene yacht from “Pinafore” to ; "Manic." Mr. J. Jones made a business trip to Lindsay this week. A large excursion from Clarernent via C.P.R. to Lindsay and G.T.R. to tFenelon. is billed for here on June 412th. Cheap rates are given on the ‘C.P.R. all the way from Leaside Jct. i to Lindsay. The Claremont band will E be with them, and no doubt there will ‘ be a large crowd. They are going to I have the use of the fair grounds and l iagricultural hall for the pic-nicers in - the crowd. i The Epworth League expect to hold Itheir annual excursion on or about ithe 17th of the month. Watch for i bills. The Ladies’ Aid of the Presbyterim church meet it the home of Mrs. Geo. Mutin on Wednesday afternoon. . The Rev. Crass left on Wednesday morning to attend the Bay of Quinte Conference being held in Lindsay. vv-cuvâ€" ‘â€" - Mr. James Southern. a much respect» ed firmer of Verdun, died on Sun- day morning last. He had been ill for some considerable time, and for the last few weeks he: had gangrene. a; u ‘ v -v____- Mr. C. Brandon has sold his house, lately occupied by Mr. H. Webster, to Mrs. J‘, Jewell, the pric being about. m1”. ‘ - Mr. Norman Martin, who is looking offer his father’s lumbering business at Tory Hill, spent Sunday at home. The new government tug._ "Bessie Butler,” passed through with a large scow on .Ssturday afternoon, on her v -._â€"v .._ file funeral was held Monday to the Prebyterian capetefy at Buryjs Green. way to Kirkfield. The Daily Free Press bright new paper, is for J. Gould’s drug stop. vvâ€"uâ€" - Mrs. Goulais, of Lindsay, was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. M. B. Brandon, over Sunday. The Str. Kathleen had a good crowd on her first regular trip to Coboconk on Monday last. Mr. A. J. Gould is the agent for the company running the Kathleen, and excursion dates and other information may be had from him. Mr. W. T. Junkin is busy this week II V“. m..- Mr. W. T. Junkin is busy this week decorating around the Canal. Several new flower beds have been put in, which add very much to the appear- Ten maskinonge were seen in the middle lock at one time last week, but Mr. Jones, our Fish Inspector, was around, and none of them were? molested. ~7 -. ‘ , man, who was utsng for two of them yesterday. says that. it is diflicult to distinguish them from good ones, the only toy being by comparing their Mr. J. Twomey, sr., has recovered from his recent severe attack of scia- tica. and is around_again. . ‘1 ”A Miss'Ruth, of Lodtlin, who under- went an operation int appendicitis. has returned to 11:: home looking as well as ever. Robertson Bros. have the stone work completed for a new upâ€"to-date bake oven. Eessrs. Melloy Bryans have built a new dry kiln for staves and barrel headings. 7 _ Mr. Wm. Hodges, brakesman of the Lindsay and Haliburton train, was detained in bed ‘ast week owing to a. slight attack of appvndicitis. donated to the iund to be, spent in sports that day, ml the preparations for our welcome guests will be of no mean immrtance. Int. time of arrival of the special will be given later. > Chas. Staples a reduction from $2,500 to $1,000 on his property and from $1,875 to $750 on his business. Mr. Staples has always been allowed a re- duction on his prOperty. The Madison-Williams Co. assess- ment, which was $30,500, was lessened by $500, upon which they will only pay school taxes. The assessment on the portion of the Collegiate Institute set apart ior the agricultural classes, valued at $700 was struck off the rolls, as the agricultural class are exempt from taxation by law. - Mr. Daniel Sinclair withdrew his two appeals. The remainer of the appeals, which tranquil surface. :f the weather is as pleasant on the 26th as it is at time of writing, an implession will be stamped upon the 11K mory of visitors suflciently strong to remove any idea of unimportanoe he or she may have possessed prior w the visit. A sun prisingly amount of money has been were all for firmed. lower taxation, were con- Free Press, Lindsay’s PAGE SEVEN. sr., has recovered sale at A.