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) sve oly two o-sandid. for municipal honors p ry Mr. E. Major is out for p position of Reeve and from all ance he is to be allowed to go In d, to ride over the t Ae A be that there are ~ are candidatos, Raine ion range. MeKinley is the only ns- couneil who has declared bat it surely cannot the Port Perry council wf next year is to consist of ¢ Reeve and one councilor.-- 1t 'no more than Mr. Major and Mr. McKinley take the field it will le necessary to hire other three men to come out and complete 'our council. In Reach the campaign goes nobly an; every member of the old coun- eil has already announced himself ns ready to contest the position he has held in the past year. Mr. wes; a focman 'worthy of tho steel of any of them, has declared his ine ©... tention of measnring swords with 7 any comer for one of the two posi- tions, Reeve or first deputy. Mr. 'John Heard has throwa down the gaantlet, and he cares not who may pick it up, for the position of Coun- eillor. There are other aspirants ready to leap into the breach but they have not yet declared them. selves. In Brock the contest, if there be one, has little chance of being san- guinary. They have generally good leaders in that municipality, and neither the county nor township suffer from any action of the Brock Fepresentatives, : t is yet doubtful how the contest in Cartwright may turn; that there willbe a fight cannot be doubted, but the extent and character of the fight is yet undetermined, but we oxpect that it will be developed: be- fore our next issue. a ----e init Now for Merry Christmas' and New Year Holidays. Our' walls are "uirly lined with tors giving notice of a vast varie- ty of choice entertainments for holi- day times--Suve the posters ! Our Utica friends of the C. M. Church are making an admirable selection and providing for all a rich feast in which instruction and Dleasore are combined, There will two appropriate sermons proach ed at their church on Sunday 21st inst, in the afternoon and evening; when Rev. Mr. Barras will officiate. For Thursday, Christmas night, . Utica's fair daughters are getting up a magnificent entertainment in the shape of a first-rate Christmas sup- r, hot and choice, and they bave 3 ide through the posters, a hearty invitation to all to come and take part in the Christmas feast. The per is to be follawved by an en- joyable concert where an abundance ~ of choice music aud ' a number of _ stirring addresses will form the chief : of the entertainment. The Cartwright ladies are never behind in a good cause. They are ing a rich and rare entertain ment for Christmas day in. connec- tion with the C. M. Church there. The entertainment will commence with a grand Christmas tea rerved in the Towa Hall, from 4 to 6:30 p. and the fair ones offer the com~ ts of the souson and extend a cordial invitation to all to come and [P join in their Christmas treat. After ton the y will ter in the - Methodist church where a . highly Inari aa enjoyable time may . Lots of choice music hor supplied. Several able will interest the company. . Ambrose Mason will give a couple of thrilling recitations. A luxuriant, frait arid Christmas tree will be shaken and the company | allowed to gather the fruit. Tgmparcs 0 taking an early the holiday campaign, a splendid conoart in the | on the evening of Friday have secured The Manchester Division Sons of ol We have | vitation meta hearty response. -- gi "and Jegtuintions "mot nated out our matarif i with the ier Reni) An 3 sumewhing ary i St long winter ahead. We very -- ea ee vie und +I Bs n of our young ani vigorous Canada. Youts Curistaag Crepe Ar CounicaN & CAMPBELL --8ec Corrigan & Campbell's new adver- tisement, They are offering special indnce- meuts to Christmas and Now Year's pur- chasers. Their Stock is complete as well for quantity, quality and price, Tre New Crear Store, Caixa Hatz, Pont Perry, 10 THE Froxt, --The immoense busi- ness being dove by this House is a sufficient Snarantee for the superior iuducements ered, the quality and the prices of the goods and such other inducements as gen- erovs and fair dealing can secure. Their stock is complete in cvery departinent of the Grocery, Confection, &c., lines. See the advertisement, Sex Jones Bros. & Co's Nmw ADVERTISE MENT. --They offer the compliments of the season to their nmmeroms patrons and we should judge that their patrons will be ready to reciprocate the eourtery, and wish that fir long and continued prosperity ; for it cannot he denied {nk the, purchusing community are much nde! Dotf | to thé enterprises, of Jones: Bros inthe past for much. of that revolution experienced in this entire section of country it 'the quality aud prices of goods The public are: much _ indebted to the enterprise 'displayed © Ty that firm -- They ask inspection of their goods and prices. (See theiradv.) Tae Lorye Skamisa Rivg.--See Mr. Ires land's new advertisement elsewhers in this issue, He has provided an abundance of accommodation at his Rink at the Floral Hall on the Agricultural Grounds; Port Perry, for the most enjoynble winter sports, protected from the inclemency of the weather and free from all annovance, with every accommodation: necessary to comfort, A grand opening of the Rink will take place in a few days. See: posters, Port Pimry Satine: Rink --This excellent, skating rink is being rapidly pushed to com- pletion and will form one of the finest skating rinks anywhere to be found. Tis proprietor, Mr. W. 11. Letclier, is determined that nothing shall be wanting to make the Port Perry Skating Rink worthy of the patronage of all. Perfect order will Always be maintained and the Scmfort of patrons secuved. The rink willibe ready iu u few days and a graud open- ing may be expected. Tue Rewarp or Exrtemerise.--In stock raising, as in every other department of busi ness. a judicious though liberal outlay is the secret of success. Mr. C. Pascoe, of Scugog Island, ig case in point. Mr. Pascoe is never backward 'in investing in superior stock and he makes the investment pay. As a stock breeder he has long enjoyed an enviable posi- tion, especially 'jn sheep; and sheep from Mr. Pascoe' 's farm had never any difficulty of sale at good, even high prices. While at Port Perry the other day bringing in grain to mar- ket he sold a five wear old"mare of his- team to Mr, Eastman,.of Syracuse; N. ¥:, for two hun- dred dollars." God stock always pays. =, Remember that Im nt Auctio Bale ofHousehold Furniture: A Hon one building boltb of Dr. Jone#', on Saturday, 2)th inst, arties will do well to make a note of the time and place and attena the Sale.-- Luts of valuable furniture may be got at auction prices. No reserve. (See posters.) Surprise. Party. There is perhaps no other mode by which an appreciative peopls ean so well manifest dretr| esteem and respéet for a n by the genuina surprise party, as none Ay gh friends will join in 80 unpretending a mode of manifesting their appreciation of genuine worth. Mr. Jacob Bongard has been for many years a worthy and exemplary class leader in con- nection with the C. M. Church, Prince Albert. homes ; but he bad not been long home when n somewhat imperative rap.on the door brought him to open it, when without further ado in walked a whole honsefal of | ladies and gents, the ladies fueuriug ue P dish wares and the ts laden do kets, Considering feat discretion is i) better part of, valor, Mr. dongard and his good lady let the invaders have their swing, and they did swing around and nade 28 rattle. Uo short notice the fair invaders & mago nt tea. prepares and placing the inmates of the family in the Paces of honor, the Stine Sans mis Joon enjoy ng 8 Pleatan en, v familias to tuke in the siuntion. pose a over Mr. Aaron Ross rising addressed Mr.Bougard in an, appropriate and pleasing resi in the name of the mem- ieee high estimation in which leis id ry itn their iF deep sense of for his ices as class fratitude for Dincing in Mr, Mr. Boga 's hands a handsome copy of of the Early Christians," asked him to Boy of it as un slight acknow! Wied femont on the part of the class, of the ts they have derive] from his labors. Mr. Bongard made a neat ard gn, after which the company, ors ilereply, ; ate adieu of the Lv, withdrew. A Graceful Oldse. "The Roach council wound up their official tarecy for the present wat least by giving %a oyster supper to all in attendance on the council at its close on Friday evening. The sipper was held at the Revere House and wus got up ina manner creditabie to the gen. erosity of the entertainers and in keeping with the good tasteand enterprise of the marth hot anf lostats of this well manag- rl when the compauy had all got seated Rune | the sight was an interesting one, tables were got up in fine style no less for | di | A Pleasant Time. Atthe adjournment o of the Brock Council ve | 00 Saturday Mrs, Campbell, proptictress of ¥® lthe Brock House, with her Tuo | liberality, invited the Council, the officials, the press and other friends to an. oyster supper, It is needless to state that the in- he ables were set in the large ball room The "the good taste of the arrangelnent than the abundaat supply of good things set up. The tables were surrounded by most of the leading men of the Township ; the generous entertainer was honored by her guests, After doing full justice to an excellent; Rupper the nm was called to order by, Mr. 8 Baird, ngton, that "the parties going north' im d have to leave on the train which would be along in a short time, aud in order to afford purties an "opportunity of | expressing themselves on municipal matters he would move that Squire Gillespie tuke the chair, « unaniaously, and the Squire took the chair, On rising, the chairman in a nent and appropriate address, thanked the company for the honor couforred in placing him in the chair of so interesting a gathering, He was much pleased to mect so many of the intelligent electors about the close of the year's business of the Council, when the members are again about to return to the bands of the electors the trust committed to them "At the commence- ment of the present year: He believes that the aim and endeavor of every member of the Council during the year have been di- racted towards the welfare of the municipale ity at large, and he feels assured that they have sucoeeded in keeping the taxesas low as possible compatible with the eficient mane ageraent of the uffaivs of the corporation, The aesire and intentigh of the Council bas been to secure for " corporation good value tor the money expended. The Coun- cil had wrought harmoniously during the year, and wicrever they did differ it was from no personal motives but from a differ ence of opinion a8 to what would best con= tribute to the gowd of the municipality. He was sorry that tho tine was so limited, he would not take up Any more time as all would like to hear from the editor of the OpsrrvEr, and to secure that object he would propose the toast of the Press. The reply wound up with a hearty vote of thanks to the generous entertainer for the excellent entertainmept fuvnished on the occasion and for the efficient and satisfactory manner in which the Brock House is con ducted. The cammendatory remarks on the management of the Brock House get with general approbation The chairman heartily corroborated the remarks and wished Mrs. Campbell continued prosperity. « All aboard for Cannington" deprived the company of their worthy chafvman and of all others taking train for the north. The Clerk of the municipality was ROW called to the chair and the procecdings went on. Quite a number of those present spoke at greater or less length ; among others, Mr, Cunningham, Mr. Edwards, Mr. St. 'John, Mr, Thompson, Mr, Keenan and others. After spending an agreeable and not nn. profitable evening the company broke up at an early hour, We are just opening one ton of choice Xmas Candies, ihe best and cheapest in town. G. B. MCDERMOT. eet eee Fresh Sanbatien Oranges, and Lemons at G. B. MCDERMOT' Pure Drugs and Chemicals "at C.C. McGlashan's Deug Store. A Fine assortment of Hair, oottfard Nail Rrushes at C, C.. MecGlashan's Drug Store, : Re -- Reach _Counoil . The municipal council of Reach met at the Town Hall Marchester, on Friday, 12th iust, the Reevein the chair. Members all present, The minutés of the previous meeting were read and confirmed On tis Yrouhls ofr uesday, ith inst, ft Jeb The following communteations were then, aver, all, as far ns he knew, retired to their |Tead. From the Minister of Education, placing Uefore the council in the best light possible 'the superiority: of Township School Boards over the present system of School Section Boards, From the Clerk of thé Peace setting forth that the Reeve, Assessor and Clerk of Reach had mady the necessary sclection of Jurors as required by law, From E. Campbell, Solicitor, Uxbridse, calling the attention of the "obtncil to tle case of Mrs. Penrose, the large Amount of annoyance, trouble and cxpense to 'which she has been subjected through the neglect of the council in years past, Hurther advising the council that iy cues of their still con- tinuing to withold justice from.his client that application watld be made to Chancery to have thie matter put right. Frum E. Campbell, Solicitor, on behalf of ne Mr. Crawford who demands from the corporation of Reach the sum of $30 for damages sustained by him in consequence of a dcfective culvert near Bowe's Hill in which his horse got permanently injured by getting one of his legs through a hole in the same. ' Mr, Wilson author of municipal forms ofters his' works at a large reduction on pravious prices. Mrs, Jones, an indigent, came before the conncil asking a special grant for. clothing and other necessarivs for the winter. Mr. J.V. Thompson rought the influence of the council towards his obtaining a tavern license for his hotel at Greenbank. Mr. John McDonald appeared before the council to recover damages for five ewes and three lambs killed by dogs, valuing the ewes at $8 cach and the lambs at $4¢ each. 2 The comncil demurred at paying the dam. agesas it bad been publicly asserted that She owt owner of the dogs was known, Some assorted that Mr, Steel's hounds were the depredators and others asserted that Mr. McDonald's own dog and Mr, Steel's to- gether had done the job but none would swear positively and the council allowed the BR Boynton complained of having had wo ewes killed and values one at 86 and one at $7. Mr, White had three ewes killed and one wounded. He sets the damage for. kifled at $20 : it charged while he bad : : plain while he had onl dollar wh refunded. © the three | J. WE Y Mr. Willinmes eomplains of the 'condition of the bridge on. the 6th con wl Jin oot safe aud being pathmaster | he duty to inform the coun On motion of Mr. se and Holman were appointed La mmittee to attend to the matter, Mr. Munro presented for goods supplied to an ing Smith, . Mr. Lamb presented an acest of $12 50 for maintaining the said Smith for sixteen | t named mr, Crozier complained that he has had an i place for five weeks that he had ouly rece ed $3 a month for his maintenance which i not half the amount reguired so that the corporation it indebeted to bing §15 and he { will not maiutain him any longer unless $6 a month be allowed. A petition was presented praying the council to iacrease the indigent aid to Peter Fitchett and his wife, Messrs Penhall and Stone came before the council regarding a strip of land belonging to the litter which had been cut off by the Centre road, The parties after a little sparring wisely arranged the matter between themselves, Mr. Labare came before the cobneil claim. ing assistance for one Demeraan indigent. 'I'he council refused to entertain the appli- cation as the indigent belonged to another municipality. Mrs, Peurose was now heard before the councils of Reach for sevaral rs past, had they meant to put her to all the cost and annoyance possible they. coul@® nat have ac. complished their end wore effectually she had been kept out of her land refused payment until' finally driven 'to carry the matter to Chancery, Tt had always been Ler desire to have the matter. amicably ar- ranged and she had waited long and done a great deal to have it so amahied aud it was only when she found that justige was being denied her that sho @pptivd tdthy Court of Chancery but even now she hill no objsction to submit the matter to mBitration with the undeistanding, however, {haf the valua- tion of the property must not be under $500 --the valuatioh the Court of Chancery: She is instructed to mnke this statement before thé council, It was finally agreed that the matter should go to arbitration. Mrs, Penrose ap- pointed A W. Ewers, Esq., arbitrator on her behalf, and the corporation, on motion of Mr. Dobson, appointed J. B. Campbell, Esq. On motion of Mr, Dobspn the Reeve and Clerk were instructed to make and execute a deed to Mr. Stone for the strip of land re- ferred to above when in accordance with the agreement of the pasties Mr. Stone' is to give a deed to Mr, Penball on receipt of price agreed upon. $10.60 for necessaries furnished to ome Linge an indigent. un motion of Mr McFarlane an order was granted for the amount. A On motion of Mr. Dobson the Treasurer was instencted to pay to the parties author- ized to receive the satue the sum of $2,120 being for principal aixd ntérest on railway debentures due and payable, on the 3lst inst Mr, Amsbery complained that he had been assessed fora dog while he did pot own one, The Council demurred at taking any action, Mr. Burnett introducd and carried through a By-law to designate the several polling places and appointing deputy re- turning- officers as follows :--No. 1, school house, Utica, Jucob Dafoe ; No. 2, Quant's store, Epsom, N. B. Munro; No. 3, Temper ance Hall, Greenbank, B., Harrington; No. 4, school house, Boaya, P. Care; No, 5, .'ub- lic Hall, Prince Albert, W, E; Yaroold ; No. 8, Town Hall, Manchester, George Brown. On motion'of Mr Holman the several complaints in the dug asscssments, nine in all, were ordered to be corrected. On motion of. Me Holman the sur bf 83 wus ordered tobe paid for the maintenance of .one Eincg till the nest meeting of Council ., The sum of $6 'was ordered tole paid to Peter Fitchett and 'wife for their support till next meeting of Council, On motion of Mr. McFarlane an order grantud. by the Commirsioners on the job on the side line between lots 18 and 19 in favor of C. Gregg was coufirmed by the Couacil, this being in excess of the appropriation, Mr, Graliam, as pathmastor of Manchester rod buat, claimed $9 75, being for stainte labor returned to the County as non-resident within his beat. i; Ou motion of Mr, Dobson "#n- order was granted for the amount. Mr. Burnett moved that from the explana- tion furnished by members of the Council who had examiuved the culvert complained of by Mr. Crawford it is the opinion of this Council that the corporation is not liable for any damage sustained and that no aetion be taken on Mr. Crawford's complaint, On motion of Mr Holman' the sum of $24 80 was ordered to be paid out of the poor fund, viz: $18.80 for 'the support of the late Henry Walker in his last illness; #4 for coffin, and §2 for digging grave. Algo $1.50 additional to Peter Fitchett and $2.50 for wood to Coggin, and $12 to Mr. Crozier for the maintenance of the indigent Crothers, On motion of Mr. Burneit a grant of $¢ was made to Mrs. Wakeford as indigent aid. On motion of Mr, McFarlane the sum of $8 was ordered tobe paid to Mr Lamb in full of his claim of $12.50 for sixteen days' maintenance of an indigent Smith. On motion of Mr. Dobson the following accounts were ordered to be paid iw ey i ing a ®| Supper in the Public the evening of Ornaméntal and Useful Holiday a Jewelry Store, jon Satu, 18th 'meoting. int of $10. 10"0 Ea "ws otder- council regarding the disputéd Greenbank | dog also $1.50 error in taxes on propeity. claim, She said it would be difficult to con- On motion of Mr Brethour - wus order ceive of any greater anngyance than that to ed to be paid to John McNenly for gravel which she had been subjected by the |on 9th con. put on by the valuator of Mr. Clemence presented an account of J ny work on roads. ..........$ 1 7 )aomes to be'shaken on Christmas 5/8 + 3 00| night the children in. connection Hart & Rawlinoou 17 98 | with the Sanday School will gather Printing . 132 50 | the fruit, The addresses and music Reeve, sel 5 w eonneefed with the Jon torajhinent will add mugh to the est an Collector' 100 0! toes » pleasure. All are respectfully it in= Treasurer, sundries. 81 go | vited, Clerk, postage... 18 25 Clerk, drawing deeds. . 8 00 Clerk, other services , 700 : 2 | You should seo Thompson Brow', al 24 00 | Rate for 1880, EXTRA LOW. 22 00 5 22 00 1 Mr. Powell, one 00 | stone mine, | 1 00 which torn Poth 00a 15 52 | dollars, Be 9 00 2 00 578 et ee ti pi 50 EAR aa = ; Cogan. sashes 380 On motion of Ar. 'Burnett the sam of $10 lm a ode -- i Ee jo Toron other 2 ' in connection with his office. §2Tago0 012 the » ht. --There in sth Tho Oouneil djowned win die, Rol ho Bnd Re ; e Thing.--The Prince Albert | made. yp) . RHE Sn Systor| on gre : > motion of Mr Brethour the sum in of $15 was ordered to be paid to wv Acten for ou 4th con, - On motion ot Mr. Cunningham $4.80 was ordered to be paid to Jus KcHey being for ariot du iu taxes on west half of lot 1990 "the en... 'On motio r the sum was ordered to be paid to Mr. Motmurry oe expacy the roadway. Potatoes motion ES: Son an onler was gradt- ed Beton for work on. g On a Rr otk nil au order for gent named Crothers living at his $5 was granted 10 A Roc for peal on 3rd | Bee nn. On motion an order was gran Way for York on bridge: ic ied to x 12 fo I On motion of Mr St. John an r for $4 was granted in favor of John Lodwick for culvert on ie between Scott and | Un motion of Mr Brethour eo was onler- edto be paid to John Curtin for gravel on centre road. Mr Bryan moves that $7.50 be paid to Mr Pool tor stove and arum for the town hall,-- artied. On motion of Mr Brethour $1.05 was ordered to be paid to Patrick Keenan for repairing scraper. Oumotion of Mr Brethour $30 was ordered to be paid to Mr Thomas for gravel on 2nd con. Ou motion of Mr Quoningham $15.20 was ordered to be paid to piore ! for eoffia and shroud for the late Catt i McLean On motion of Mr Cunningham $1 was re- funded to Mr. Baker being error io taxes on Mr Julins St.John came before the council regarding the wash out on the. Broek oad, thinks the gally might be permanently lled for about $3 a rod and phere are 20 rods of it. MY Brethour moves $1 to John Umphrey for work on the Tth con, On motion of Mr Brethour the following mutton bills were ordered to be paid, viz : to T Hogers 10 sheep $36.40; T Francis 4 sheep $15.50; Ulick MeDonald 1 sheep 3.34 ; and John McNenly 1 lamb $6.67 Ou motion of Mc Brethour Mr A Vroo- man was paid $3.55 for 71 loads of gravel, Mr Cunningham presented Mr Alex Mc- Donald's account connected with the sick- ness and death of an indigent as follows: -- 9 weeks board and attendance © $21.00, brandy and other medicines $18, coffin and henrse hire $18 in all $57, The Reeve remarked - that this was a luxurivus acconnt 'ta be presented to a couacil under any circumstances and at the same time claiming the party to be an in- digent, but he did not regard deceased as an {© indigent of the township and he (the reeve) was surprised at parties presenting such acconnts, He is aware that it is not popular to oppose such claims it is much more com. fortable to swim along and"allow the matter to pass but he would prefer to guard the interests of the municipulity even though such a course should be unpopular. -- Tuough his own son was a doctor he was always opposed to paying doctor's bills for attending indigents. He saw by the Port Perry paper that the council of that municipality bat taken a decided stand on that matter and he certainly would oppose paying any such account, Mr Cunningham said the Reeve should have waited till some one had moved the payment of the aceount he had no intention of moving for the payment but he would move that the sum of $20 be paid in fall of the account, : The yeas and nays being demanded the yeas were Messrs Cunningham, St. John, and Bryan. The nays Mr Brethour and the | Qeeve, So the motion was declared carried (Ou motion of Mr Cunningham the print- ing account of $68.50 wus ordervd to be id pall motion of Mr Brethour the sum of £2.40 was ordered to be refonded to Mr Doble as an ervor fo taxes. Alex Semple came before the council ask- ing an increase in hiy alowance as indigent aid, On motion of Mr Brettiour the sum of §3 per month commecing Dec, ist: 1879 was ordered to be paid to the applicant through Mr Hector McKinnon, . On motion of Mr Bryan an. order was graated in favor of John Miller for building a culvert, On motion of Mr Cunningham the follow. ing were paid $2 each as rent of polling booths, viz: MessrsD Carmichael, A Francis G Shire and T Wylie. On motion of Mr Brethour 'he sum of $15 was ordered to be paid to John McEwin for graveling. On motion of Mr Brethour $1 was res fundec to Jobn McKee error in aseessment for dog Me St John moved that the account of Rowel & Hutchison for rolls, &¢, amounting to $12 be ordered to be paid.--Carried. On motion of Mr Bryan tho sum of $4.50 was paid to Mr Cavanush for stationery. On motion of Mr Brethour Mr Peter Murray was paid the sum of $5. On motion of Mr. Brethour the Reeve left the chair till one o'clock on Monday. S-- The Targest ahd finest Sook of Tobaocos and Cigars at G, B. MCDERMOT Hunt. Barnes & Oo's superior Oysters, the best in te world, for sale only by @. Mo- DerMoT, wholesale and retail, eit Try MoDERsarS English breaks Teas, at 60 cents. - The bast in the county. A ---- tr -- The ladies in connection with the C. M. church, Port Perry, are cater- ing fora splendid time in the Town Hall here on Christmas night; "they have already planted their Christ- mas Tree and hy that time it will be laden with choice fruit, and when it | Cheese Eg 1879. 3 3 E24 gs pe. 8 ] 1284 045 to :0 60 0 32t0 035 055 to 960 TQto 8 Re 4.80 02to 0 900 to 9,50 0.50to 145 400to 6 500to 5 . dioto: fh . 008to 31 © 008to 008 006to 006 006to 006, 013to 015 0 iste Bs, will meet at \HE above Association Manchester, on SATURDAY, 20th 1880. WITH THE CLOSE OF ANOTHER YEAR ONES BRON. & Would take this oppertanity of wishing their friends and patrons. The Compliments of the They would also return their sincere thanks for the liberal encouragement and suppor they have received during the past year, ana would assure their customers that they will enter THE YEAR 1880 By Thoroughly deserving With the same determination to secnire success ; it. By supplying their customers at all times with Goods of undoubted excellence, and at * Prices which defy competition--by conducting their business upon the sound principles of economy, justice and truth,--by treating their customers with all the liberality consistent with honesty and fair pliys-- by keeping in Store the pe ear round, a Stock of Goods which for completedéss, Style, and genuine Cheapness, cantipt be sur passed, they hope to merit and obtain a libern! share of the trnde of Port Perry and surrounding - eoustey. Large Arrivals of New Goods for the Holiday Trade. Extraordinary Bargains in everyDepartment Inspection of Goods invited. Comparison of Prices Gourted. Courteous Treatment Warranted, r . JONES BROS. & CO. Port Perry, Dec. 18, 1879, + Sloe edit, axis sharp. ig 010] All Conservatives are respectfully favited | Bory , 0 17to 018] tosattend. : «10: 1510 018] x 4 J. BAIRD, Sec'y. | 0.08 to 0 0g| Reach, Dec. 10, Sear don and others in Papo a -------- 'Sheet Music always on hand at Thomson - See Thompéon Bros'. Xmas and Plains wali, Cand, ee A --eea Csimrage wi Go ge an HALL SE os" And' ne Flehsing winter the ry part of the Hall bas been flooded so. extent of the pe hae Deen a ne over that hat of fast greauy Three comfortable waiting 1 rooms ith stoves in them hate been ae hed to The ball and beds for horses e been ted. jesest aides wi 11 at "on times be prese may rely on on the Ma r that n olivate. to them wili be allow SEASON TICKETS.--Gent's $1.25; Lady and Gent $2; Family $2.50. 15} The Rink will be open us a few days. | Port Pérry, Dec 15, Lachine and Corll Cals NOTICE TO. CONTRACTORS. SEALED TENDERS adc addressed to the unders sign id endorsed "Tender for Timber for T'e k this Office NDAY THE ECEMBER instant, for the dottvering, on or eldre is Tat 1 1880, of Pine to required, for ihacondiriclion of of Gates lor the Upper New Loc hine Canal, and for the New Locks on the ne Canal. The timber must be of the ny Sesoribed, and of the dimensions stated on A pris bill, which will be supplied on applica ted Sona or by letter, at this Office, where 'orms of Tender can also be obtained. No payment will be made on the timber un= til it has been re lvoren at the place required on the respective Canals, nor until it has Penh examined and approved of by an officer de- tailed for that service. To cach Tender must be attached the names of veh ol nsible and solvent persons, resi- dents of the Dominion, willing to become sureties id the carrying out of the onaiona stated in the Contract. rtment does not, however, bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender. er, F. BRAUN, Becre! DEPT, OF RAILWAYS & CANALS, arr vitawa, 12th Dee'r, 1879, } . CARD, To the Municipal Electors of the Village of Port Perry. ! GeNTuEMEN,--At the urgent solicitation of many of you I have been Induced to offer myself as a candidate for the REEVESHIP Of the Village of Port Perry for the ensuing year, : I bave the honor to be, Your Obedient Scrvant, EDWARD MAJOR. Port Perry, Dec. 10; 1879, A ININT AT, School Meeting ! B Elvotors of the Villnge of Port Perry that part of School Section No, 8, ving without the boundaries of the corpora tion of Port Perry, are hereby notified that a meeting of aid Electors will be held at the Town Hail, on Wednesday, December 31st, 1879. At Noon, for the Nomination of Candidates for the office of Public School Trustee. . Should a Poll be demanded for any one or more Candidates such Polling will take place at the Town Hall, on WgpxEsDAY, January Tt, 1880. The Poll shall be open. ed at 10 o'clock a," m, and closed at 5 o'clock p.m, A. RICHARDSON, Returning Officer, NOTIOE. The Annual School Meeting for receiving: the Report of the Traesurer, the Auditors® Report, the School Reports, appointing an Auditor, and transacting all other business proper to come before such meeting, will be held at the Town Hall, at noon, on Wednes- day, December 31st, 1879, CHAS. MARSH, Chairman of School Board, W.-T. PARRISH, Secretary of School Board, Port Perry, Dec. 9, 1879. FARM LANDS, MILL PROPERTY, &C., Private Contract, Townships of Reach and Uzbridge, FOR | SALE I & | The following Fan situated in the . _ are offered for Sale ut Low rices r short. ; 4 - - I > ~~