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--t OL] Guth Butiria Hosen We would take it kind if parties . indebted to this office for sub- soription;. job work or otherwise would remit the same without putting us to the. trouble "and expense of employing a collect. or. The several sums are so small that it oud absorb a large portion of the amount to Ee Porson of would there- fore esteem it as a favor if es would remit without veing called upon. Certain con- templated changes in this office render it neccessary that our accounts should all be squared at this time. tlemen present expressed themselves highly satisfied with the measures of the/Council during the past year.-- No more agreeable and pleasant an evening could be desired ; and be- ing Saturday proceedings were brought to an early close. -- L. O. Convention. A Convention ot the Liberal Con- servatives of the: North. Riding of! Ontario was held ir the Town Hall, Sunderland, on Monday, 14th inst, for the purpose of selecting a candi- date for the representation of the Riding. iw the next provincial Par. lidment. At 2 o'clock the President of the Association took the Chair and the Secretary [rotesded to call over the names of the delegates which includ. ed a large portion of the wealth and intelligence of the riding. The names having been called it was found that with the exception of Delegates from the several muni ciphlities of South Ontario met at Brooklin on Tuesday 15th inst., for the purpose. of selecting a candidate to represent South Ontario in the] next Provincial Parliament. The meeting was large enthusiastic and hopeful, severrl good names were brought before' the meeting any one, of whom would do credit to any constituency and be a vast improve- ment on the present representative. The till but eloquent ballot kow- ever soon began to declare the choice of the riding by placing N. Brown, Eeq., President of the Brown & Pat. terson Agriculural Works, Whitby, at the head of all competitors while the making of the vote unani. mous was done with a will. That Mr. Brown will prove a strong can- didate is admitted by all who know The eighth and Inst session of the Muni cipal Council of Reach was held in the town ball, Manchester, ou. Saturday 12th inst, Members all present, the Reeve in the chair. - The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved: 3 The Clerk submittsd a communication from the clerk of the township of Uxbridge to the effect that the council of the township of Uxbridge had appropriated the snm of $50 to be expended on the town line between Reach and Uxbridge, opposite lots 16 and 17 of Uxbridge on condition that the township of Reach appropriate a like amount, The Reeve reported that Miller the sum of $50 for damage said to have been done to Mr. Miller's horse from & defective bridge on the 7th con, line, The Reeve stated that on mature consid- eration he had come to the conclusion that the best course the corporation could pursue under the circumstanges was to pay Mr, Miller $50 and settle it jand since the settle. ment the counsel retained by the corporation had given it as his opinion to have been the course, : The following parties entered claims for sheep having been destroyed by dogs since the September meeting of the Council : John McLintock 2 sheep killed, 816 " . he had paid to H. | hag trustees of Sec. No 12 asking the Council to issue debentures in favor of said section for $1100 payablé in four equal annual in- stalments for payment of the new school house in said section, Mr Pilkey introduced and carried through 4 by-law authorising the issue of said deben- tures, Mr St John moved that the sum of $17 be to the eye and Ear Infirmary, Toronto for board at this institution of a man called John Clutchy who hud gone to that institution as a pauper from the township of Reach and be had died there, It was argued | that deceased was never a resident of Reach since the incorporation of Port. Perry that he been an inhabitant of. Part Perry and that corporation should pay the money. The grant finally carried, On motion of Mr Pilkey an order was granted in favor of the collector for $100, his salary as said collector for 1874, The Council went into committee of the whole on several accounts as follows j= To 8. H. Christian, for stationary and Chandeliers supplid to the cor- poration, $48 11 Copp, Clark & Co, Roll Books, &c, for 187. 1 Clark & Kobinson, Roll Books, &c, for 1874, 17 97 will find Mr. Brodd'é New Advertisement in this issue. Don't fail to read it, 'he has a bountiful supply forall, (See his adv.) er ---- BIRTH. In Port Pe on Thursday, wife of Mr. Thos. Wilson, of « son. At Sunderland, on Wednesday, 32th inst, the wife of Wm Gordon, Esq, of a son. MARRIED! 1n Port Perry, at the residence of the father of the bride, on the 15th inst., by the Rev.E. Chesney, James, only son of Chas. Paxton, Esq., to Miss Kate, eldest daughter of James | Jewett, Esq, all of Port Perry, On Scugog, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. Mr, Ferguson, Mr. Solomon Fralick, to Miss Mary Jane, daughter of Horrace Foster, Esq. all of Scugog. 17th inst, the DIED. At his residence, Vroomanton, on Sabbath 13th inst., Philip St John, Esq, in his 81st year. ? Deceased was one of Canada's trué and worthy pioneers in the best acceptation of that term. A pioneer not only in name but in reality, one of those to whom Canada at this day is so much indebted, as much for Firs'-Glass Hotel. When the cloth| The South Ontario L. GO. Ooneva- Reach Council. Mr St Jobn: presented the petition of the| Parana vor TR HoLwavs.--Our readeis HIGH SCHOOL NOTICE 1 had been drawn several of the gen- tion. so vii\ \ : STH w-- 3 TEE Pork Perry High School will Open an Thursday, Jan.7, 1675, desirable that all the pupils should present at the the term, preparing for the Universities, and for Teachers who desire to qualify themselves for Provincial Certificates. Board from $2.50 to $3.60 per week. | Tuition Free, oF Port Perry, Dec. 15th, 1874, To the Municipal Bich OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CARTWRIGHT. Itis very CHAS, MARSH, «» Chairman B, E. Port Pony it A Wie Feld ad 1 ome | CALL AND SEE OUR = LAS GOODS} i ANY QUANTITY OF hy xample as for precept. One of those to £5 x . 3 Silas Page, 5 28 J T Heard, putting seats together 1 60 fszamp we are at this day so much indebted ENTLEMEN, -- -- 3 me - ¥. Par i Uxbridge township all the Munici- anything of the riding; and that the | Sam MoConnell, 2 lu 16 | Mrs Keenan work done in hail, 8 00 | for the thrift, enterprise and self-reliance & 42 . h Things amentary. palities in the riding were represent- z 1: | F. Ward, 5 " 25 | Clerk's postages & Express charges 12 50 which now so happily prevail toa large ex- i i 0 offe = © rs i Cl -- . a present representative of that riding Josep Boiph 1 . 4 50 | Clerk's chargen for going to Whithy Tat ove i TE han Jorge oz. iu is not i) Bjention | 0 Offer my. It would be difficult to furnish a Nomibations having been called | Pas not the slightest chance against | Vyas! Bear, 2 " 10 ad remaining there to make out 00. A pioneer who when he came to life's | for re iomiag las! fon, 4 8 Sali ate iL more convincing proof of the evil ef-| gp, "HH HONS eight names were |Mr. Brown is admitted by all, and I . 2 Hw Rew Sains dove pipe 1 75 | bourne, when bis foot began to ot oath | Potent opportuity.of returning you my i FOR fects of legislation ad nauseam than| goon placed on the list of Candi- |tho chances aro that Mr. Favewell | yo Graham, 1 « 40 Beers nd Mr Weir, sel, Jur, $5 each, 10 00 Tas SHS SUD ators oF He vives Mag rs Tor Suh long hg a Cam that furnished by the present oceu- dates. A ballot was then called for will not again present himself with | James Holman, 1 " 6 7 H Posh. coon 0, for andi 2 00 | ars, when loved ones whom he was about|me the honor, "from * year to year, of Xmas § New: Year's; nts of the treasury benches in our| Which resulted in giving Philip Mc- f Mr, Brown's standing in | Thos Lamb, 1 " 15 y y Sotun-&¢, fof gent, to leave lind followed him to the brink of | placing me in thy position of Reeve of this : Hy pa + e, Esq., of Mara, the front. 8 man of Mr g Wm Sellers; 5 "« J 23 i pp Hendance on an indigent, 5 00 the streath and stretched as for as hand could | prosperous township, "Again thagking you % : Local Parliament. Will any rane TH : s o the fleld. South Ontario, we should | R Dobson, 1 a Si. L$ Parson 8 acoount, 143 50), ach bidding him a long adieu as he enters | for past favors I now beg to withdraw my man attempt for a mon.ent to assert he voto which at first gave Mr. judge, will be glad to get rid of their | R- Brown, 1 a wy Bi ler 80 90 { the deep waters, when to his eye the clouds name, for the present at least, from the LOTS OF . ia-| McRae a large majority ovor all the |J248% RD A. Brown, 8 # 61 iy Sore Dips | of death begin to break and he is privileged | list, of aspirants to municipal honors, + tLat the present Provincial Parlia other nominees was on motion made | Present reprosentativo ani cast) Coates, 3 " pod RB aren oe Spector, 10 55 | to look across and catch a glimpse. of th R. B. SPINKS, idan i nd |S SE TE mtr to lo Le, FE (Rm. 43 pn Bt pe wis tremens en nl CHOJOE MEATS ummies, numskulls and paia-| for the nominee o the convention | will vote for t e right under all cir- Mr. Danlap, 2 " 16 A | APoAA recoting wou Vl a heleavesmuch | -- 0" 4. - A 3 sites who are only proving a burden | brought nomination matters to a |camstances. That Mr Brown's ro. Fr mont ile i a 10 Ouniion the Itteo arose and repoct. | Petter than io found it, and Jorwer fo. Stallion Jor Sale. : 10 the rate-payers, a elog on legisla. | close. Tho afternoon being now tarn is certain, is, we should judge, | *- A™ ighway, o comm 'POrt- | world where the weary are at rest, and where . FOR i d a disgrace to the country| Well advanced there was little time | =| od. Report received and adopted. there is neither sorrow nor sighing. ; : tion and a disgrace to the country ; ; beyond doubt. Sheep killed, 52. ' $378 50| On motion the Reeve was instructed to b ristely styled the | THE Thorough-bred Canadian Formerly . by th famous jobbery. Only for speech making and there did not, 5 eccased was appropriately sty known in North Ontario as "Emuletta.' y their infamous jobbery. Only ! : ---- -- ee ee Here is a mutton bill for a fow his order on the treasurer for the above if long residence, an I 3 grant Kina or Brook, an ng ) & think of it, eighty-two men drawing | appear to be any necessity for it for The Empire Root Cutter. abominable dogs and all within a period of | amounts. ie pp png lary life, if hon. | Parties who have known him should have mas ew Years. $1000 each sessiun for some eight or | 2! Appearod more anxious for work -- thee months, We would ask in all rogson © Reeve reported that the Treasurer and | est. persevering energy. a yal, honorable | Bim on his old yous again, ven weeks work and even all these Yao a Those who koow Je Save your money and labor and buy no hs es ion Hoe that Active Mena : yee he'had gono to Toronto as directed by the |and upright life entitled any one to the title JAMES M. HOLMES do notseem to satisfy the cravings| McRae best, speak most !180LY ( more expensive Root Cutters when you can se in mber if no : 2 of the Present Government who have coolly gone to work and so carved out additional constituencies that six more of their friends may tind shel- ter around the public crib;/thus fur nishing the magnificent number of 88 members each drawing his $1000 for every session or at the rate of $6000 a year. Could not one fourth if not an eighth of that number do the business better aud more expedi- tiously than the present cumberous erowd can do. Why, the present -erowd occupy the one half of their time in blackening each other's char- acters and the other half" in trying 10 preve the truth of their charges. Only look at our present house as it now stands, we are paying men at the rate of $500 a month--for what? for insulting the country. Is it in keoping with the position ot a min- isterof the crown when charged with transacting his business at im- proper seasons, for setting a bad ex- ample before the country by nis trying the foalish experiment of car- rying on the business ot Agriculture by the aid of the midnight lamp,and when cornered up, it makes onestag- er to bear him use the most bar- from weapons to defend himself by deelaring on the floor of the house, 4s his only apology that the mat Ton was not a "toothless old hag such 1s the professor intended to im- ort. The young, sprightly boy of fty summers does not want your ""oothless old hags," around him.But this is only of a piece with the rest of the'seandal dealing and is enough $0 make a nation blush, and we could afford to blush if 1t did not cost us so dearly. The promulgator of this Model Farm Scheme must have been a genus in his way and had an eye to tho ood times which the institu- #ion was calculated to furnish. Here is a Professor, for instance, at « sal- ary of $2,000 a year and free house, free fire, for himself and fam- ily, a matron and staff at $645 a year and free residence, &c, for five persens One Henning a scion or gratt of the eof Brown with his $600, and found in everything but work, for it «appears that neither Henning him- eelf, the Prefessor nor Mr. McKellar knew what position Henning was to Sll. The enly appearance of fertil- ity about this Modle Form is its fer- tility in fun, expenditure and hum. bug. But still the government de- fend McKellar and refuse an inves tigation into his conduct. -- -- The' €ipsing Scene. "The Reach Council for' the' year 874 held its last session on Saturday ast under the most satisfactory cir- cumstances ; the mutual expression 31 £vod feslin between the Reeve, D. 0s and the other members of Councii-told its own. tale showing as it did that in their relations as a Couneil the JULY Sood snd not it own per bies bad heen Bers ring the year, and, we think, the public will' agree with us "Ju saying that the Conncil has faith. of him as an honorable, upright, trust worthy mam, one who has so fully socured the eonfidence and es- teem of tho electors of his own mun- icipality that from year to year he has been placed at the head of the affairs.of that municipality, and been returned to the.Co. "Council as its reove for a number of years, while at the commencement of the present year the members of the County Council bestowed wpon him the highest honor in their giftiby plac- him in the Warden's chair." 'And now the Liberal Conservatives of the riding have said through the deli- gates at the convention, that Mur. 'McRae is the man of their choice for representative of the riding in the next Provincial Parliment. A reprosentative may possess numer. ous and valuable qualifications fit. ing him for the important position of member of Parliament, but it his honor and integrity can at all be-im- peached all his other qualities go for nothing. Ifin one position more than another the post's assertion--. An honest man.is tife noblest work of God," is especially obvious it is that of member of parliament. -------- Fighting Shy. The electors of Part Perry are somewhat at sea.as far as their Mun- icipal Council for 1875 is concerned, that the majority of the present Council have determined to retire with their honors (?) thick around them is beyond a doubt, but who may be the favored ones on whom the mantle of retiring dignitaries may chance to fall. Since our last: lots ot first class names have been mooted but whether they would ac. cept of the positions is another ques tion, Mr. Geo. Currie. we are informed, has absolutely refused the 'position, of Reeve or kuy other postion in the Couneils.- : We have heard that Mr. Chas. Jones and also Mr, Wm. Jones are to be asked to stand. As matters now stand the names ot Chas, Jones, Wm Jones, A. N. Sexton, John Shaw, John Nott, J. Emaney, J. W. Davis, C. Crandell, W, M. Willcox, John Currie ard 8. E. Allison are being; mentioned as likely to be brought forward The ptan will be to bring a sufficient number of th¥m ont and make them serve. The position of the Reevo in the fature cannot be expected to be as profitable as that of the past but the position must not be left vacant on that account, * The Council for Reach in the com- ing yenr cannot be predicted with. any degreo'of certainty at this dis tance of time or who may be the candidates for the several positions cannot now be stated with the slightest degree of certainly , there is only one name of which we are abrolutely certain and that is our 'Own as candidate for the office of Reeve. This matter of uncertainty fully guarded our interests in .every | Will s0on be cleared up and aspirants Pn d left th tind will hasten to their positions and 3 'thar got it, and | declare themaelves so that the elec-- , estion HE thee is|40rs may buve sn opportunity -to the provin- | scan their claims. | Cartwright has signified his to withdraw from municipal affairs for the 'board will constitute him s fitting | We .are told that tie present Council of the Seog wil al sock. re-election and that Tints bs it ought tobe and shows an in- s #in the wellfare of the corporation. esos Farm for Sale. i wishing to purchase a pleasantly 'We are serry to Tearn' that the Reeve of | determination l u succeaser) 20 the worthy occupant of the Reeve's chair, ise, get one for $6 that will do the work better in every way and with much less trouble. -- This is just what is wanted in way of a Root Cutter, and any one who onee sees the Em-- pire Root Cutter will bave no other. Mr. M_ N. Dafoe, is the manufacturer. The Agents are J. Dafoe, Utica; W, J. Dafoe and A. Reynolds, for Port Perry, (Seo adv.) driving his business with much energy and success and his. packing business proves highly important to Manchester, We have no idea wliere so many fine hogs came from but they were a lot of teauties. --_-------- 'A Grand Time in 'Williamsburg, Cartwright, on Christmas Day. The friends of the Methodist Church, Williamsburg, are preparing a Splendid en- testainment for Christmas Day and they cor- dially invite all to come. A capital tea fol. lowed by a number of Addresses such as all like to hear. Tep served at 82:30 p.m, (See posters.) rr PO ss Ben_The Masonic Supper and Assembly to be given in the town hall, Port Perry, on the 28th inst, are looked forward to with con- siderable interest. ---- PusLic Exsrranmur ov New Year's Diy :--It will be seen from the posters that the members ofthe Methodist Chuch of Canada, Greenbank; are providing an excel- lent entertainment--Tea and Lecture on New Year's Day; Tea at 4:30 p-m. After Tea the celebrated Lecturer Elder Hawkins. (8ee posters.) ---- BQ" Something 'interesting for parties wishing to treat themselves or their families to winter comforts will be found in Mr. Currie's new advertisement in this issue -- He is clearing off his large and fashionable Stock of Winter Goods at cost. (We advise parties to 1ead the advertisement and see the Goods which are being offered at cost.) --_-- BEF Bongerd & 'Robinson are again on hand with an extra supply of choice Christ- mas Goods, comprising all the daintios of the season. Fresh Oysters, the best quality of Meats, and any quanity of Sweets. (Sec their new advertisement and, examine their Stock and you can't fail to purchase. : A Merry Christmas Brown &:Ross in wishing a Merry Christ. mas to their customers and the public gener- ally offer them special and Choice Bargains for the Holidays in every description of Fancy Goods including Jewelry, Their Millinery and Dress-Making |De- partments are full and complete. In Gro- ceries they have everything wanted in Holi- day times. (Bee their new Advertisement.) ----s- Now for the Holiday Cheer. +Our readers will find by a glance at.Corri- gan & Campbell's New Advertisement inthis issue that that enterprising firm is fully pre- pared to meet the wants of all in all the del- ieacies and comforts of the season--cheap,-- (Bee Advertisement.) et -- The Holiday Season: Our readers, not forgetting our young friends will find something to interest them in Mr. Hiscock's New Adver tisement inthis dssuo, Talk about Santa Claus as you please but boys end-gitls who want to get some 'thing Handsome and Chesp dor Holidiy times.orill find Hiscocks 8 mach surer mark than Santa. Cluas.--(See his new Advest,) a An Interesting Social. with the Port Sabbath Sar or noday 230 fs. A may be ex) 4 cause ds wuch as all of and all will patron- . Remy 3 the time. Everything will 'keeping with the Holl times. -- Ch mit il - The Manchester Csriage Works and Groceries Lignors, Dainties, Jewelry ke, are being of- fered in abundance, Mr. Nott is not behind in offering appoial inducements in way I The social Eatertainment 1a connection Perry Jat entirley to get rid of the pests nine tenths ot which aye at best only public eum ot noying the public by their infernal running and barking at people passing whether driy- ing or walking, Here are 52 sheep destroy. by dogs within three months in one township; what world not these or the value of them have dono for the paor of the municipality. Fifty-two sheep or mutton to the value of: $350 destroyed within a,period of a few wecks by hungry dogs is paying a little too much og by the Thousan J. for a fow canine brutes. Of course the mun. Hoga by the Th ? icipality don't pay 8378 but the actual logs f | Amounts to that, this was sworn to by the We yssterday Bein > i 2 parties who owned the sheep ; the municips sleigh loads of splendid por VI ality pays only two thirds of the actual loss, into Christian's packing establish.d or $252, ment, Manchester, Mr Christain is Mr Thorpson came before the council claiming 815 being half the expenditure in repair'ng a bridge on the town line between Uxbridge and Reach: He said the work had | not been ordered by Reach but the bridge becoming dangerous he, as pathmaster, went and got the work done at an expense of $30 one half of which he expects to get from Uxbridge and the other from Reach, The Reeve said that the payment of this under the ci would furn- ish a dangerous precedent for the future, other parties might ge to work on their own re. sponsiblity and point to this es an instance in which similar claims have been paid ; he did not consider that the council would be warrented in paying this money till by ex- amining the work they found out whether it was properly done and worth the money de- manded, On motion of Mr Pilkey Mr Purdy was in- structedtogoand inspect the bridge, scewheth- er the work is properly done, and what it is actually worth and if he found all right then he (Purdy) shall grant his order on the treas-- urer in favor of Mr Thompson for the amount, On motion of Mr §t. John the sum of $3 was orderded to be paid to Mi Page for re- pairing.a bridge on the 8th con. v Adjourned for dinner, The council resymed , On motion of Mr 8t, John -the sum of 3.50 was ordered to be paid to:8 Dunlop for re pairing a bridge.on the centre road in the 7th con, On applieation of the poor commissioners; the following additional amounts were order-i| ed to be placed to their credit, Mr Munro $10; Mr McGregor $20; Mr Flint $20 and Mr Bongard $26, MrMcNutt came before thecouncilclyiming compensation for attending and mantaining a sick indigent for 23 days up to his death and burial ; during the 23 deys the invalide had to be attended to day and night and that, all he had received so far was $9, Ox motion. of Mr Pilkey the furtier sum of $20 was ordered to be paid Mr McNutt in fall. On motion of Mr Pilkey the spm of $2 was ordered to be paid to Mr Bear for flour supplied to one Cuffce, an indigent, in 1873, J E Craig came before the council asking an order on the Treas. for $50 an amonnt which he (Craig) had. deposited with the Treasurer by order of the arbitrators who arbitrated on a certain portion of land in dis pute between one Watson and J E Craig, In the mean time oue Mrs. Penrose who was in dispute with Craig about a portion of land. in this locality but in place of arbitrat- ing in the matter she went on and took Po-; eession of the spot she belicved wag hers and the matter was taken to court at Whitby, Craig suing Mrs Penrose for trespass. He gained the case, the ruling of the judge being that-Craig's title could not be distutbed as a possession of the'land for 28 years rendered it secure. The: Watson claim being similar to that of Mrs Penrose, Crafg asserted that he had no claim and demanded his $50 deposit be returned to him. On Motion of Mr:8t John the 'Municipal. noite Grotenyeas was oniéred to y divided amengst the several sehool pode okt by township, 3 ol-Wotion ore Bi, Jonn $3 were order. for dogs charged to parties who hafl-none, M: Yareh, a Truston ofS 8, ot 8 com- plained certain es Bec. No.8 who had ey po eing. hi sessed. in-sec.. 7-bub-wisich-the but it' amount they have Establishment. in full oper-| The sum of $6 was ed than ever for turning ont superior work key introduced and |snd on the shortest notice. geo Win Bi Serguing the seven Jig 5 Maw Jutsiseuient in Shia laws Rodd ® Sor Tors, Sees fo Forraes Hota Inpuczasrs.--Do not fail sThe Nominationsite take place. at the t hall on: Monday, 28th inst. EI # Ses bgr Bs So a ne i of the collector | 'Council with instruction to purchase certain railway debentures standing against the cor paration, but finding thet the debenture holders would not part with them under par they (the committee) had deemed it prudent not to purchase at that figure. They ceuld have purchased Brock debentures at 96, and the Port Perry School debentures at 87. Mr Holman moved that the sum of $20, be paid the Reeve for extra services and ex- penses in going to Toronto. Mr St. John moved that the Reeve grant his order under the scal of the corporation, in fayor of the Provincial Treasurer for $2000, of the money of the corporatiou now in, his hands, to pay the railway debentures falling due on the 31st inst., and also sufficient amount to cover the interest duo on ssid debentures at that date, On motion the Reeve and two Deputies were appointed delegates to attend the rail- way mecting to be held in Port Perry on the 17th inst. The Reeve thanked the council for the Corteous and friendly manaer in which they bad conducted themselves towards him dur- ing the past and ~ for their united efforts in seeking the wellbeing and prosperity of the municipslity sothat no jarring or jealousy ever once entered the council during the year now drawing toa close, . The council tepdered a hearty and united vote of thanks to the Reeye for his candor, courtesy and faithful guidance throghout the business of the year and the kindly manner in which he had counseled with them on all matters effecting the municipality, Adjourned side die: One of those popular evening gatherings 80 much in wogue in these days and ex- pressively named " Socials" was held in the basement of the Methodist Church, Prince Albert, on Friday evening last, anda provea highly successful as a large, lively, interest ing, pleasing gathering, There was no at- tempt at display as to eatables or drinkables but the tables were worth millions of dollars --the laps of the fair ones and the hands, under ibe arms, and in the bosoms of the gents. There was no lack of the good Ahings and the lsrge compary present gave unmistakable proof of thelr appreciation of the efforts of the fair caterers, After toa, Mr. Cleghorn was called to the chair, The chairman addressed the company con- gratulating the parties who had got up the entertainment, on the excellent . success which had so far attended their efforts and predicting that the second part would be no less acceptaole:than the first, The second part: wag pre-emently a musi, cal entertainment. and both in quantity and quality was excellent. The company was much inddbted to the Church Choir for their liberul supply of excellent music, Chis -Choir is far ahend «of any other Choir in this section, Several of the ladies contributed largely to the entertainment of the evening by their splendid singing. Mrs. IL, Currie, Miss Bongard, Miss Cash, Miss Cleghorn Miss Currie, Miss Hugoe whether in singing or playing. did good service and lent an act. ive hand if taking this one of 'the most' comfortable meetings one could wish to at- tend. A generous appropriation of time was given to social conversation and it appeared tobe enjoyed with zest. Asupply of pop- Corn was passed ronnd daring recess, but to quite a number present this appeared tohe.a superfluity for they appeared to have as much popping (of the question) on' hand as they could attend to, aud it was ofly with © greatest reluctatice that they 'conld .be Fn from the a ey 'When {After recess we had lots of music, _. Dr. Philp gave us a reading'trom "Caudle" in wich Fair. aot After a brief 'address from Mr. Currie chiefly entitled, and the meeting was dismis- sed with oe F 3 The Markets. { 4 Onsavss Orrios, Deo. 17, 1874, " [#all Wheat, , $0 95 to $1.00 Spring Wheat 8 Sto 0 90 Odgte 03 oot 070 800%o 850 028 to -098 0l4to 015 060to 060 «. 050to 075 ~ Special Notice. ---- ; ing No R. ; y) [B Munro ing oor Nora To : bank<Wm ting ee House, «D. ig No 5, c Hall, Prince 'On motion of Mr Holman the - Until after gh holidays the sub- soriber offers great mdusements to his customers to parchase Furniture. A good stoek to select from, Call fo aro edrly and get your ehbice, Pilkey introduced , JOHN NOTT. et Wee td sr, TP Port Perry, Toc, 16,1604. 13w ) 1 of King then 's cliams were indis- putable, and the multitudes who delighted: todo him honor strengthened his ciaims to the proud distinction. Deceased was an Irishman hy birth and a Canadian by adoption. He was born in the County of Limerick, near the town of Rath- kale, in the year 1793. He married when 19 years old and 'in 1816 with his young wife and their two children they faced 'the then broad Atlantic and stecred their bark from Erin's Isle, though Erin was their home, and in October of 1817,settled on lot 3, in the 5th concession of Brock, where he remained up fill bis decease on Sabbath, Dec. 13th, 1874, @ period of 57 years and 2 months, Through indomitable perscverence he cut his way into his new abode and from year to year incregsed the circun.ference of the cul- tivated spot,and soon made room not only for himself and family but for others who sought & home; and ere many years went round that which bad been literally & wilderness when deceased entered, was ipade to bloom and blossom as the rose, and from being the ex- clusive habitation of wncpltivated nature and untamed animals it became a nursery of the finest grains and truits and a happy home for thousands of prosperous families, Deceased bad eleven children bors to him all of whom are now alive and well and doing well and highly esteemed as well for thejr worthy parents as for their own good qualities, Of children, grapd children, and great grand children, deceased leuves sone handred and twenty to mourn the loss of a worthy progenit-r. The amijable and esteemed partner of Lis lita the gentle lovipg and beloved Queen still survives him, and after trav-ling hand in hand together for a period of 62 years, braving the storms, walking in the shade and basking in the synshine of hfe together now they must part she must stay a little behind while her dear deceased one pusses on be- fore. Tho fauciul which 00k Place an Wednos. day 16th inst., was worthy of a king whether as to numbers respectability or the sincere regard of the assemblage, a Relatives have no cause to mourn except for their own loss, for deceased has fought a good fight and finished his course with honor to himself and credit to his descend- ents. Reguiescat en pace In Reach, lot 5, in the 9th con., on Thurs- day 3rdinst., Miss Fidy, second daughter of Mr. James Hilson, aged 14 years and 6 mos. PREPARE HOLIDAYS Every Delicacy of the Beason in abundance, of the best quality and at the lowest possible price, at BROAD'S PORT PERRY. Go to BROAD'S for Choice Meats of every ion. : | descripti AS Broads you will get pure and genuine Lipuors, B randics, GTN, : WINES & WHISKYS | of the best Brands, Every variety of Groceries Good and Qheap wright. Perry. 51-2m [3 Or, CHAS. THORN, Port Cartwright, Dec. 17, 1874. Annual Meeting. 4 The Annual Mceting of the Reach, and Scugeg 'Agricultural Society Ffor f the ~reception of the Annual Report, the Election of Office Bearers for the ensuing year, &c., will be held at The Town Hall, Manchester, On Saturday, January oth, 1875, at 1 o'clock, Pp. m. when the members of the said Society are requested to be present. Ben. The Board of Directors will meet at the same place at ten o'clock, a, m, JOHN CHRISTIE, Manchester, Dec. 16, 1874, Secretary. HURRAH FOR THE HOLIDAYS! CORRIGAN & (CAMPBELL Invite inspection of their large and Selecy Stock of GENERAL and FANCY GROCERIES Suitable for the present season, FRUITS I Of almost every description. OYSTERS In CAN and BULK. BISCUITS, CHEESE, SYRUPS, SPICES, §C., 4C. BLACK, GKEEN, and JAPAN TEAS, Extra value. Their mixed Tea at 50¢, for strength and flavor cannot be surpassed, IN DRY GOODS, MILLINERY, FURS, BOOTS § SHOES, and CROCKERY, Their Stock is large, select and CHEAP. Terms--Cash or Produce. CORRIGAN & CAMPBELL, Port Perry, De.c W, 1874, : -- HE Subscriber offers for Sale that Excel- T lent Farm being Sonth half of lot 17 in the 11th concession of Reach containing 100 acres of choice land, upwards of :90 acres cleared, the remainder is splendidly wooded, The land is in a capital state of cultivation, There are on the premises .a good 'bearing orchard of superior fruit and a complete suj ply of water, There is every convenience \way of buildings, a substantial frame Dwell. incl uding finished throughout. . There are a fine. well and cistern, There.are;two Barns, one 34x144, tha other Toys! Toys! Toys! ee wat om, J, a « CHAS. HISCOGKS, Port Perry, Dec. 18, 1874, a : an ¥08 & , HOIDA¥SII 2 'Port Perry, any quantity of iret Sass {Brick which he is selling cheap, = Everyth Bako a onloctiontuy Nobetter Brick can be got. Come and cy, and ho han ot <Torgotten hig | °Othem. oR in providing for them NEIL McARTHUR. we variety ofthe ce seusins | Pore, oo. Lr. ret: 5 H re "TT 0Y 'S | FARM FOR SALE, The Subscribers offers to. Sell by 'Private for-Boys and. Girls, am elem ry ong 'ing House 25x35 with 44 feet posts and well , LOTS oF Sweets, For Xmas and New Year's, AT BONGARD & ROBINSON'S, Port Perry, Pec. 17, 1874. 5) HEARD'S OARRIGR WORRY GENERAL BLACK-SMITHINGS ESTABLISHMENT, HE Subscriber has much pleasure in T ing that he a the ait \ servipes of MR. ANDREW CAMPBELL One of the bést wood-workers in the Pm. ince, and is better fitted vince, an ran od hn eyer » Cutters, Sieighs, Bob-Sleighs, or any description of Garriage with dispatch, All repairs in Wood or Iron executed with neatness and on short notice ~~ . best Customers may rely on getting the material, latest styles and superior. wotks manship. Special attention givento . HORSE SHOEING and the work done so as to secure the gasp and comfort of ein traveling, REF" All Charges Moderate a all work Warranted. C. HEARD. 5 STRAYED HEI¥ER, AME into the premises of the Subseriher, phan A Roan Heifer, One year old. The owsmer is requested to come, prove property, pay expenses and her away, otherwise 'she will be od to py expanses, iL tr STRAYED STEER. (CANE into the premises geriber, lot 19, in the about the 20th of AW. Manchester, Dec, 17th 1874, Reach, Dec. 16, 1874. of the con. Reach dna," A. Black Steer , 'The owner is d him away, Abont 3 years old. to my wise expenses and take e will be sold tc 'pay Beach, Nov. 7, 1874, STRAYED. ROM the premises of the d Fon ction Sf r three-Hetfers Subscriber has for sale at his yard | Oysters! Oysters! bi] including the stable ith good shed i xi necessary ngs. {in Cun snd bulk--~Fiosh and hosp at Tho location is capllal, an mile" ent of] Sut , the village of Greenbank and four miles from : JAMES BROAD, | Port Perry, su fv from Manchester. Port Petrs, Deo, 16, 1874. ) For iene y to the Snbporiier af < 'EDW. 3 i Wow for te Bulag | fememnoe EEE T Time CHOICE BRICK v a : % oughly prepared to he wanky of al " ! s MINIS porty, or "ev "| FOR SALE | Holiday Dainties | : Se R Cl ' 8 e i ery, contami 0 acer me of lots. wl ormcns apply. to the subscriber on bd E. 0. RICHARDSON, Beach, Dec. 9, 1874, | 8 on fi - a een