The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

4y that the Ports took no part in the preâ€" liminary conferences. They were Emeetâ€" ings of the representatizes of the other Powers, at which certain propositions were agreed to for the consideration of the final Conference. To this Conference Turkey has been _ invited, _ and will _ take part in it, _ and the real difficultiee of the â€" situation have now to be met. It was comparaâ€" tively easy for the powers to agree on & The last of the preliminary conferences on the Turkish question has been held, and the Porte has been notified by General loxatierr, that the Plenipotentiaries are wow ready to begin the actual or Plenary Conference. What has been accomplished in the preliminary conferences is fully known only to those who took part in theith and to their respective Governments Semalâ€"official statements have been given and ingenious surmises of newspaper corâ€" respondents have been abundant, from all* which.a general idea of the results may be formed." Russia has been moderate and eonciliatory and not unwilling to modify the demands formerly announced to the world. This changed attitude, however brought about, made it comparatively casy for Great Britain and the other powers to unite upon a common basis of action. Russia still insists upen substantial reâ€" forms in the principalities, and on the occupation of the territories by a foreign power as a guarantes of the reformas being carried out. The difference is that she does not insist upon prescribing the exact come the incomes of the clergy, which are partially exempt, and lastly all inâ€" somes to the extent of $400. The agâ€" gregate of these incomes is about $2,500, 000. The committee can see no good reason why the salaries of the judges should be exempt ; and they think it is unreasonable to allow the clergyman toigo partiaily free, while the doctor is burâ€" amed with his full share. In & word, they beliere the system of exemptions is mltogether indefensible ; and so they rely upon the wisdom of the Government to find and apply an effective and speedy form or scope of the reforms, and is content that the occupying force shall be supplied by any of the smaller neutral powers. In all this the Great Powers seem to be agreed. _ Switzerâ€" land has been invited to undertake the police, but has respectfully declined the doubtful compliment. Belgium has been Ooffered the honour, but her reply has not been made known. If she refuses it would be in order, perhaps, to extend an invitaâ€" tion to the United States, and Graxt having shown a leaning towards that kind of work lately$he might consent to spare afew of his nayonets. So far as can be seen from what has been ‘published, it would appear as if the" Great Powers are quite in harmony respecting the proposiâ€" tions which are to be placed before the Plenary Conference. But in the estimate of the situation it must not be fargotten of axemption bas continually grown, aod it is really surprising what classes of proâ€" perty and persons are embraced in the system. The property excluded from taration comprises the following :â€" Buildings and land belonging to the Zedâ€" eral and _ Provincial _ Governments, churrhes _ of various denominaâ€" tions, property of Ecclesiastical cor porations, _ Litermy â€" und â€" Scientific Institutes, Denominational Schools, the University Colleges and HMigh Schools ; and lawns, gardens, paddocks, &c. belonging to private parties. The aggreâ€" gate estimated value of these properties is $8,600,000, or about one seventh of the amount of value of the property actually assessed. If these properties were tared, the rate of taxation could be reduced (to meet the present scale of expenditure) from ome and a half cents on the dollar to 12% wills on the dollar, from which lllustration may be taken the fact that the burdens are now vyery unfairly distriâ€" buted. The other exemptions are the salaries of judges and officials of Osgoode Hall, the County Court judges, the officers of the Custom House and Postoffice, which wre exempt by provision of the conâ€" solidated statutes of the Province: Then aliidren mione being excepted. â€"Thy evil Committee assume that there is very little to be said in favour of the system of exempting property and incomes from taxation. They contend for the princiâ€" ple that equal burdensâ€" break no backs, and "maintain that all those who benefit from public exdenditure should contriâ€" bute towards it, paupers,| lunatics, and We hare received a copy of the memâ€" orial prepared by the Tax Exemptions Commaittee, Toronto, for presermtation to the Ontario Government, and as the case of Terento is that of every other municiâ€" pality, in a greater of lesser degree, we state the principal facts set forth. The Snow Shoesâ€"Cote & Leblan Cranberriesâ€"Shaver Sergeanrtâ€" atâ€"Armsâ€"0‘Connt Flannel lhht John Smith Handsome nifuk setts â€"~Cot Xmas Confectioneryâ€"Shay Appropriate Prosentsâ€"Cote Fur Capsâ€"John Smith & C« Christmas Beefâ€"Wm Slattery Pastry and Family Fi Fur Capsâ€"John Smit Toboggansâ€"( OQysters at ®t Christma4 Presentsâ€"Shaver Skating Rink Canal Basin â€"Dev Great Saleâ€"A B Macdonald Rt George‘s Societyâ€"R J Cook > Dramatic Entertainmeutâ€"College o( Otlawa California Pearsâ€"J § Thompson Great Bargains in Groseriesâ€"J C Nolan New Chairsâ€"A B Macdonald. Ottawa Literary and Scientific #oâ€"istyâ€" Lecture Cormucopiasâ€"J H Thompson _ _ Black Bear Robesâ€"R J Deviin Christmas and New Yearâ€"Henderson & Co New Bedsteadsâ€"A B Macdonald Christmas Display of Meatâ€"Satche‘l Bros Christmas Confectioneryâ€"J H Thompson The Bully Jumperâ€"J BR Esmonde Fall Leaf Tablesâ€"A B Macdonald Gownan‘s Opera Houseâ€"Twelfth Night Revels Flannelâ€"shirtsâ€"John Ninit Bear Robesâ€"Cote& Leblan The Last Joy of the New Y Winter Apples at Shaver‘s Buy Your Wife a Jacketâ€" OTTAWA, FRIDAY, DE The Times. New Advertisements. r C THE EUROPEAN SITUATION. Orwio®: 68 &];70 Riosav Strzer L B. TAYLOR, Preprietor. stmas F Tail EXJEMPTIONS te « 1 Basin â€"Dev redonald â€"R J Cook imeutâ€"College of H Thom pson iroeeriesâ€"J C Nola {acdonald . and â€" Selentific â€" _ 2P e nxaxgrx( e & Let Johnst & Le ¢ Bra He differed with his colleagues relative to the Local Improvement Byâ€"law; we were not ready forit. He went in for a subsidiary drainage byâ€"law so that each ward could raise money for its own imâ€" K;ouman’ ts. : The present byâ€"law, which would make one more attempt to repeal before he retired, was too general in its provisions, and was not fair towards old ratepayers, who had for a long time had _ to pay ;: their own repairs. He also consi it of great timportnnco to the city.not to have the water going to parties outside. (Applause.) The consequence of it that houses in the city were being np‘i'xy deserted and the suburbs built up at our expense ; houuothstwmofimel?oould be rent: ed for $20 a month would not at the preâ€" sent time bring more than $12; while he was in the Council he Vi.pfidlkll‘l' as if they related to "himself | personally, and gave his vote accordingly ; he oncé again sincerely thanked the rl“p.g:;l of the ward for the confidence they reposed in him during the past three years ; hy Ald. Birkstt requested that the nominaâ€" tion be not pressed. Ee had during the past year, at much inconvenience tohimâ€" self, served the electors in the Council as faithfully as he could,; and taking everyâ€" thing into consideration he would again request them not to ‘ press him to & candidature. The Crairxan said it was his opinion the then present members had performed their services well and faithfully, and that it would be wise policy to continue them in office. Mr. Grerx said they were in a free country and entitled to an expression of opinion, and he did not thinx it right that the meeting should be dictated to. _ _ The Crairxax denied | having any deâ€" sign of dictating to any body. He (the Chairman) was as much at liberty to speak as any one else. _ â€" It was moved by Mr. Przsto®, secondâ€" ed by Mr. Ausx. Tartor, that Mr. W. Green wes a pro%r person to represent the St. George‘s Ward. | The tive. It was moved by Mr. SexgrviLus, seconded by Mr. Yizuoixc, that Mr. A. H. Taylor be reâ€"nominated. * Ald. Birkutr hoped,} as an elector, that the geutlemen . present were satisfied at the nmot and serious oposition they hag ‘brought against the old aldermen. â€" He was surprised, and the public were surprised, at the burâ€" lesque that the electors sought to make of such a serious thmj as selecting memâ€" bers for the Council, which was a most r porsible trust. (Applause) Alderâ€" mssn Currier and E:lgson were good, hardâ€"working members to his knowlod‘flo geatlemen and honest men also. He id pot think it good to change the members every year; it was like) taking in new apprentices. . / _ _ s Mr. P. A. Eeussoxn mogd, seconded by Mr. O‘Bzrre®, that Ald. Birkett be nominâ€" ated for the next year. (Applause.) _ The Cuairmax, having stated the object of the meeting, declared that if order were not k?}at. it would at once be adâ€" journed. (Hear, hear.) | _ l Ald. Brrrett in answer to a suggestion of Mr. Preston, said it was not necessary that Ald. Currie® should explain his viaws at this stage ; it would be better to wait till the no ninaticns were made. Ald. Currtur rose and said he saw in the evening papers that Ald. Birkett inâ€" tanded retiring, he hoped â€"that Ald. Birkett would reconsider his decision. Ald. Birkztt said he delayed until y>steâ€"day making up hisg mind, but had concluded to resign. | T It was moved by Mr. fmm, secondâ€" ed by Mr, Dorax, that Mr. R. S. Mont gomery was a fit and proper person. Carâ€" It was moved by Mr. Grzmx that Mr Taylor vacate the chair, and Mr. Gilj;in take it.â€"This motion, finding no seconder, Ald. Currizr said, as the people present were different from those to whom he gave his explanations at the last meetâ€" ing, he would say now that he decidedly objected to the nomination. He would, therefore, resign, and hoped good men would be selected from those nominated. _(A little attempt at demonstration being made here, the irman sternly ebdked 1t Mc Ald, .Birzs“ went on.) It was meved by Mr. Preston, and seoâ€" onded, tha; Col. Egleson be nominated.â€" It was moved by Ald. Birkztt, second:â€" ed by Mr. R. Stewart, that Ald. Currier be nominated.â€"Carried. | Mr. Grzezxâ€"You are Chairman, Mr. Taylor, I believe ? _ The Crarmuiax ropliod in the affirma It was moved by Mr. Rocsrs, seconded by Mr. Gicei=, that Mr. thnsum was a fit andâ€"proper person represent the Ward. (?lmed i It was moved lg‘flr J. Eswoxo®, seconded by Mr. Hazkis, that Mr. Moâ€". Mr. Przstox understood Mr. Stewart was going to run for Water Commissioner, and if so an explanation \was necessary. _ Mr. Laxg was appointed Secretary. He read a letter from Ald. Egleson, auung that it was impossible for him to atten on account of his presence at the meet: ing of a Euilding Society of wnich he was President ; that he was ready to accept the nomination, but that‘ he would much rather some other gentleman would be chosen in his stead. It was moved b'inl(r. x, seconded by Mr. Granax, that Wi M. Somerâ€" ville be nominated. | Rae be nominated.â€"Cartied. The CHairMa® dmdgd' that it was scarcely fair to ask Mr. Stewart to answer questions until his turn ¢came to respond o his nomination. I e A meeting of the ralepayers of St. George‘s Ward was held at the Albion last night for the purpose of selecting candidates. Mr. A. H. Taylor was called to the chair. t flfi:r. Rockrs wanted to know if Mr. ton was aspiring to the position of Water Commissioner. _‘ lipsâ€"occupation of her territory, or the alteinative, & war with‘ Russia. . The only danger now threatening would seem to be that Turkey will regent the liberties which the Powers have taken with her affairs, and absolutely refuise to consent to the occupation of her | territory. The London Times is of opinkon that Turkey will take this course. But other authoriâ€" ties are of opinion that the appointment of Minvuat Pasma as Grand Vizier of the Porte is an augury of moderation and conâ€" ciliation. However, as matters have been arranged by the preliminary conferences, it is now certain that Turkey must face &n united Europe. If (she rejects the propositions that will be placed bafore her, then she will see the sympathy of all the nations against her, England, even, standing aloof from her cause. A Chairman who weuld not Stand Jamy NMensence. MEETING OF THE ELECTORS The Oid Members Nominated. ST. GEORGE‘S WARD. Miss M Radford. Bs Honour Rollâ€"lst, Miss E Sproule ; 2nd, Miss C Cusner ; 3rd, Miss M Radford and Miss Cummings, equal. _ o Yesterday oveni-\f the closing exercises of the Publis Schools in the Eastern seoâ€" tion of the city, took iplace in the St. George‘s Ward Primary g::hool. The large rcoam vas crowded to its utmost capacity, with the children and their {m'enh ; the countetances of the former all aglow with delight at t.thro-poot of the holidays aud the honour havin!f lcarried off prizes while the parents did not fail to look on with pleasure, mingled with pride, as they heard that name called out as among the successful scholars. ‘The room was very tastefully decorated and seated to the best advantage. On the platform were the Chairman, Hiram Robinson; Messrs. E. C. Barber, C. 8. Shaw, W. Becard, J. P. Robertson, P. LeSueur and Dr. Sweetâ€" Punctualityâ€"1st, Miss C Cuzuer ; 2nd, Andrew Ramond ; 3zd, W Bowie. . | _ Mr. J. Strewartâ€"He was ° so much | pleased with the remarks of Ald. Currier and Birkett that he hoped they would be ] returned once more, and that the Ward | wou‘d be spared the expense ofa contest. f Ho hoped iy toâ€"morrow the new aspirants | would think proper to mign, and let the present aldermen go in by acclamation. He concurred in the remarks of Ald. Birkett, that sending new members into the Council was like binding new appren: tices ; they would have to submit Lgam selves to the old members. An Ersctorâ€"To Ald. Heney. Mr, Tartor continuedâ€"Some people were a long time coming to their. senses, while others never came to their senses at all, (laughter) and he believed those wishing to put in new members were of the latter class. If Ald. Birkett deter minesi to retire, he had no objection to stand, but only on that condition. He The next part of the programme was the dintributfon of pri:;c which was carried out by the Chairman an Mr. Leâ€" Sueur, and as each of the young folks received their wellâ€"earned ‘prize ; they were cheered lustily by. their school companions. Mr. E. C. Barber introduced bis magic lantern, and amused the large crowd present for 15 minutes, showing a number of interesting and amusing scenes. After this the proceedings were brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem. The following is the prize list : Ceniral sehool Eastâ€"Prize List. FIFTH CLASSâ€"8ZNIOR FORM, * Perfect Recitationâ€"lst, Miss E Conâ€" nors; 2nd, Miss A Gorman ; 3rd, Miss F Cruikshank. @Honour Rollâ€"lst, Miss E Connors ! 5«1. Miss A Gorman and Thomas Sloane, FIPTH OLASS~JUNIOR FORM. _ Perfect Recitationsâ€"lst, Miss E Sproule; 2nd, Miss A Cummings ; 3rd, Punctualityâ€"1st, Miss A Gorman ; 2nd, Miss F Cnnk-lnnki 3rd, Miss M Doherty. Good Conductâ€"lst, Miss A Gorman ; 2nd, Miss M Doherty ; 3rd, Thomas Dr. Swartuaxp next o;poke on the edur wlional institutidns the country which he said were open to all who wished to benefit uy them and receive a gooad solid English education. As an instance of what people may rise to from merely attending wt“el;l{ to early instruction the Doctor quoted Sir John Mlodoml& and the Premier, the Hon. A. Mackenzie. land. Mr. LrSusur gave an address én the beae‘its of education which he delivered in his usual able manner. Sloane. It might be mentioned that loud calls were made for Captain Sparks, but that gentlieman declined to speak. Eastern Schools, Closing Exercises _ Afterg show of hands this was declared carried, and the meeting dispersed. _ . the chil It was moved and seconded, that the action of Alermen Currier, Birkett and Egleson for the past year be endorsed and that they be requested to allow them selves to b: nominated for the ensuing After an unprofitable dialogue between him and Ald. Birkett, _ _ °_ Mr. P. J. Eoussox congratulated the meting on their finnd beluaviour. Head: mired the remarks of Aldermen Currier and Birkett. _ He was ashamed of some former meetings, very different from this. They should fiu in mind this is the capital of the Dominion, aud.the eyes of the Dominion were upon them. He liked to see young men of mind, of intellect, and intelligence springing to the surface. Mr. Ecrzsox concluded & long and able address amid great applause. Mr. YiztorNc was the next lpe1kor. He proposed that by laws should! be framed, whereby the morey of the city might be lodged in a chartered bank. Mr. AupanNâ€"Will no one nominate Mr. Preston ? (Laughter.) ® (Clamourous calls for Allan.) Mr. Aucax was dragged forward, and hoped that the electors would go to the polls and vote conscientiously ; nay, gentlemen ; nudyl, more, he wanted honourâ€" able men to fill such delicate })o-itionn, and illustrious men, and men of honour and property, in im&orinl, national, and mumcifll matters. He now, gentlemen, would have the honour to retire. (Apâ€" plause and laughter.) _ Veto, gentlemen, all rapscallions and swash â€" bucklers. Kéep them from your treasures of gold and silver. Mr. TayLro® thauked the electors for the confidence reposed in him ; he had no axe to grind, no municipal sins to answer for, and would, if elected, do his best in the interests of the ratepayers of St. George‘s Ward ; but at‘ the same time strongly advised them t> keep the old mersbers. Mr. Prsstox regretted that Ald. Egleâ€" son was not present, but as there were good grounds for his absence, he trusted he would be renominated. He had durâ€" ing zbotgutyeu watched the â€"proceedâ€" ings of the Council attentively, and would say a more efficient member was not in the Council. him ?iu if he stood. : A Voickâ€"You know the ropes. Mr. Somerviccs _ had been on salt watar for 15 years, and knew what he was saying. ies â€" Aee A Voicekâ€"You‘re three sheets in the wind. (hufibur.) A Vorcmâ€"Hard a port. (Laughter.) Mr. Somsrvicus â€" That gentleman stands tconear the bar. Heshould go to Mr. Baldwin and get the spirits extracted from hi_{n. (Laughter.) _ _ aleee Mr. V7.Soumavyiucsâ€"He had no ambition by be‘ag an aspirant to municipal honors, He was an old sailor, and when he said anything he meant it, and was willing to believe the same of Mr. Birkett. He supâ€" ported Ald. Birkett, and would support mifi:“' answer Mr. Preston by nhfin%unt he had no intention of standing for Water Commissioner. (Applause.) . hk Good Conductâ€"list, Miss C Cuzner; OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS ~ Furgloves, mitts and caps, at Cote & Leblanc‘s, Rideau street. Fur caps, manufacturers‘ pricesâ€"John Smith & E) # ‘ Brar robes very low, at Cote & Dblkng‘s. ty ‘ow, ho Cile & Leâ€" Dress! dress! cheap this week. All our dress goods at cost price. Stitt & Co. Laptes‘ Astracan fur caps at Pinard‘s. _ Juvexius books at cost price, 148 Sparks church were clearly. put before the audience. This part was illustrated by Mr. Brewer nnfl an introdugtion "Rule Britannia," jand Mrs. More, Home Sweet Home." In parttwo, r_ehtin‘fiof:fnnd, the same facts were pointed out,: Mr. Garlaud n.ag an ‘appropriate ballad, folâ€" lowed by a uettl.)iy the Misses bHymK.:d Amy Simpso, and an epilogue & P. Shep;?..x?d. Parts three and . four, relating to Londou and ~the ‘Church of : England at Home, were next dwelt upon, during which Leslie‘s beauâ€" tiful trio "Memory" was sung by Mrs. Kirby, Mrs. More, and Mr. Brewer, and "An Invocation" b{{ Mrs. More in the third part. Mrs. McGarity, whom it is always a pleasure to hear sang an illusâ€" tration of "Love unto PDeath" in the ,gnmmo was as follows : De Omnibus Reâ€" us et Quibusdam Alis, Mr J . Christie ; song, Mrs Sh.pgud ; d..,«s Prithee, Stay," L and G Amateurs ; M Dennis ; glee, "Daughter of Errory‘ G Amateurs; finale, ~" All‘s Well," Messrea Blyth :fud' Edn'.tll; ; the various parts being performed with great success. Colonel Dennis ‘delivered & short ad dress, which, owing to the lateness of the hour, pre.ented the Colonel, from giving as extended as he otherwise would. His remarks, which were of a general characâ€" ter, were loudly applauded. It should be mentioned that Mrs. H. Hill presided at the piano, and played the accompaniâ€" ments in a most masterly manner. _ > The case of Paridis vs Heney was reâ€" sumed yesterday morning at 10 o‘clock, aud lasted almost the entire day. Mr. Taillon acted for plaintiff, and «Mr. Chrysâ€" ler for defendant. The case was not conâ€" cluded at 6 o‘clock yesterday evening. Sez Morgan‘s advertisement in anothei column. 3213 Camarest Dress Goods at Bryson‘s cash SKETCH OF THE OHURCH of England at homme, was next given. ‘The fintmrehfing to Great Britain was ably dealt with by the hon. gentleman, the statistios nboring the ingrease of the ahnuah wara alasyly nut hafima tha fourth part, a very beautiful song, in a most eg:ctivo manner. In this ‘part Mr. Blyth‘s song, the "Vicar of Bray,‘" was a very good effort, This concluded the reading, which was received with loud applause, amid which the hon. gentlieman took his seat. T‘l‘z‘o' htus\pclfof_tpo proâ€" Before His Honour Judge Ross of Error," :';u £r véfiinh;':;;o év‘nâ€"lf ;given. A reading by the Hon. mpson, in four parts, on certsin facts shewn by the last census of the United Kingdons, with a ceedings, Shortly before eight a‘clook the Chairmen came forward and announcâ€" ed the object for which the reâ€"unions were orglniuni when the West End Glee Club sang " Where art Thou, Beam ‘of Light._," showing very careful practice, as the ;gm and shadows were N‘fnrtbnlnly marked aud the glee renuered effectivaly.> These remarks also apply to the other glees sung by the Clubâ€""The ‘Winds. Whistle "‘;.ét”-“sa!-x.?fiffie. Stay," and "Daughter 2nd, Miss E Sproule; 3rd, Miss A Cum son ; 2nd, Miss A Bassett;. 3rd, Miss L THE TIMES, OTTAwA FRIDAY, DECEMBER, 22 1816 Moliwain. Hovrour Rollâ€"1st, Miss A Hudson ; 2nd, Miss L Mollwain ; 3rd, Miss A Busâ€" sett and Horace Bucke equal. _ _ Third cmus':; iheresn Soott, St. George‘s c special prize ; music, Miss Agnes Graham. i Last night the first of a series of reâ€" unions in aid of the funds of Christ Church was held in the basement of that edifice. _ The entertainment was arranged by the Churchwardens and sidesmen and was one of the largest IW, and most successful ever giyen for & similar purpose in this city. The nature of the reâ€"union was very novel and attractive, the first portion of the programme being arranged in the form of a lecture mtefigon- | ed with music. The Hon. â€"John Simpson _ occupied the cha‘r, and on tie platform â€" were the ladies and gentlemen who took part in the proâ€" Punctuality â€"lst, Miss A Bassett ; 2nd, Miss A Connors and Horace Backe equal. Lizzie Connors, Miss Fannie McGeever, extx“nl. Miss Connor-krriu consisted of a beautifully bound volume of Mendelsâ€" shon‘s songs, and for gemeral vrofi¢iency this ({oung lady carried off 12 neatly bound volumes of, Chambers‘ Miscellany. Miss McKeever‘s prize was a volume of Irish songs -mnf.f by Malloy,rery nicely bound in greenâ€"cloth and gold mountings. Fourth Cless, senior divisionâ€"Dunbar Hudson ; junior division, Miss Eveline Yeoman. â€" Honour Rollâ€"lst Miss M Barr ; 2nd, George Gouin ; 3rd, Miss M Raymond, and Miss M Geare, equal. __ _ ul SECOND CLASSâ€"JUNJOR FORM. Perfeot Recitations â€" 1st, Honglllor liilttl; 2nd, Wmm Moliwain ;.3rd, Miss J olt. Honouni'Rollâ€"l-t, Wm Mcliwain ; 2nd;, Miss J Holt ; 3rd, Henry Merritt. . Punotu:lity-â€"llé’ James Hayes ; 2nd, Miss E Beatty ; 3rd, Miss J Holt. Goci Conductâ€"1st, Thomas Seaton ; 2nd, Grabham Brymner; 3rd, James Hayes. Honor Rollâ€"Mary McNeil, Fred Scott, Willie Seaton, Deling LaBarge, James Buchannas, Esther Price, Fred Slocombe, Ellen Collagan. H‘Hog).rl iRollâ€"Alomc};r Molg;lilli,“léc:ldo na LaBarge, Heoury e Altred Cloary, Miguie Thompson, Fames Noble, Lily Geare: | SPECIAL PRIZES FOR MUsIC. 3 _ Fifth Class, Central School Eastâ€"â€"Miss A Large Assemblage at Christ Church Good Conductâ€"1st, Miss E Yeoman ; 2nd, lMul L Mcliwain and Charles Hearne equal. Honour Kollâ€"1st, Miss J Gliddon ; 2nd, Shiss S Cuss s; 3rd, Miss E Craig. Punctualityâ€"1st, John Hearn, Miss J Gliddon, and Miss B Meadows equal, 2nd, Robert Plaw ; 3rd, Miss Sophia Miss N Routh oiiud. Punotnalitwâ€"lat 1 Good Conductâ€"â€"lst, Miss H_Wilson ; 2nd, Miss S Trumau ; 3rd, Miss E Manton Good Conductâ€"1st, Miss B Meadows ; 2nd, Miss J Gliddon ; 3rd, George Steacey. THIRD CLASSâ€"SENIOR FORM. Perfect Recitationsâ€"1st, Fred Meyers ; 2nd, Miss T. Scott ; 3rd, Miss 3 Sharpe. «100, PLISS 1. 0000 q CIN, ALNY U UHWIPTU Honour Rollâ€"lst. Fred Meyers ; fiiu ‘T Scott, M.uf S Sharpe, and Miss D Scott, equal. i Punctuality â€"1st, E A Parington ; 2nd, Miss D Scott ; 3rd, Miss T Scott. _ Good Conduob;lnl: Miss S Sharpe ; 2nd, Miss T Scott; 3rd, Miss D Scott. THIRD CLASSâ€"â€"JUNIOR FORM. Perfect Recitationsâ€"1st, Miss M Barr ; ié.nd,. Miss Mary Raymond ; 3rd, George ouin. Punctualityâ€"let, Miss M Barr ; 20d, Miss M Raymond ; 3rd, George Gouin. Good Conductâ€"1lst, Miss [ Barr ; 2nd, Miss M Raymond ; 3rd, Miss M Geare,. SECOND CLASSâ€"SENIOR FORM. _ Perfect Recitationsâ€"Ist Samuel Mills ; LruM&Ad,. L Honour Rollâ€"1st, Miss 8 Truman ; 2nd Miss H Wilson ; 3rd, Miss A McNeil and Punctualityâ€"1st, Miss E Mantou ; 2nd, Miss STruman ; 3rd, Miss H Wilson.. CraxsrERRIEs at Shaver‘s; Mew‘s wool saches at J. B Brannen‘s. __ FOURTH CLASSâ€"SENIOR FORM. . > Perfect Recitationsâ€"1st, Miss A Hud Perfect Recitationsâ€"â€"lst, Miss J Glidâ€" n ; 2nd, Miss E Brynaner ; Dunbar Hudâ€" FOURTH CLASSâ€"JUNIOR FORM. FIRST ‘CLASSâ€"SENIOR FORYM. FIRST CLASSâ€"â€"JUNIOR FORM. CoUnTY CuuikT EKEâ€"UNION FRESH , IMPORTATIO: E BEST #A Vanx digars Constant. CHERRY BRANDY ORANGE and AP Carlings ‘Amber Ales and ‘ Porter, The Trade dealt with on Libgral Terms, MADEILRAâ€"veryeld, nBottle . BRANDIESâ€"HENNESSY‘S, MARTELL‘S, OTARD DUPUY & 008., and â€" Other Shippers. ® @INSâ€"DF KUYPERS and BOLL 4 DUNâ€" Kcotch Whiskeyâ€"RAMSAY‘S ISLAY. Irish _ do. _ â€"MITOHELL/S, KINAâ€" HANS & D%RVILLI’S- CANADIAN RYE and PROOFâ€" :. _ BOOTH‘S OLD TOM RAWLINGS XRATED WA t Selizer, Lomonkde, Ginger Ale MARGAUX A large! Stock of Table and] after dinner Wines in wood and Bottle. All of the above, in wood and bottle, including some very old vintages. Liqueurs, &¢. HITE _ AND RED CURACO ® maARasoHino, As woraw;}â€" | â€" @HATEAU MARGAUX CHATEAU tfimorfa CHATEAU LEOY ROMANEE CONTL CLOS DE vyoOUaEoT DEIITT‘ ‘l;ARD’B NONPAREIL and 1st QUALâ€" Kupferberg‘s BRAUNEBERG MUSCAT EL. prerbers lALI,KA.NN & SCHNAUBERTS. LOUIS ROEDERER, also a complet '“6‘3‘ of MacKinnon‘s, and Christle, Brown & Co‘s Celebrated Buscuits, Has now in his Cellars the following carefully selected Stock, to which he ‘specially invites ‘the attention of the faomily trade: aol â€" AYALA cng?'ir f Sparkling Moselles and Hocks of the finest qualities, and a fine and well seâ€" lected stock of the choicest Wines Liquors and urrlvln&tmh from the manufacturers &ery week. Keagle & Gender‘s celebrated} Mobwu'u‘ celebrated Finoan Haddies;and Bloaters daily arrlvln& by express. Orders taken Tor cholce dairy produce. New Season Japan Tea : _ 40c worth 60. ° ENGLISH BREAKFAST SOUCKHONG 60c WORTH 80 : Full assortment of JAMES JACKSON VERYEXTRAQUALIY GENERAL GROCERIES | Comppnent element, l'ho?;honu and Ozoneé It ranol?und strengthens brain, bone, muscle and II‘I? Doctors and chemists alike certiâ€" fy Loitg gre it value as a convalescent tonic. One dol &F per bottle. W.F. BUCHANAN Wine & Spirit Merchant, Fresh Crop Fruit PHOSFOZO N: Black Bear R. J. DEVLIN The celebrated APOLLINARIS WATER. GERMAN SELTZER. MUf 82 OCONNOR S1., ‘ 100R SPARyS Baltimore Oysters! Ports and Sherries Ot the best brands. . 316 «318 WELLINGTON ATREET, Now adriving and for Sale Mineral Waters James Jackson, * ‘Burgundies OFFICES ANDICELLARS®: OB ESS EYA l!lf MNERCER & CO. Whalacala Drnoviste N Champagnes a2C" P ETTE CE UOL Who-fosfle Druggists, Montreal . JULIEK Spirits Clarots & GRENO EW DISGOVERY RUDKESHEIM oi e hnd red). dRevRor _‘;@'IDU'AN.('M“) Hocks OLD JAMAICA:RUM, IN CHEMISTRY 1( 2 CACIIOT CTNV A;, okrrs UJC YERMOUTH. a beautiful Quarterly Journal, finely illustratâ€" ed. and oon&lnln.ra'n mt' colored Flower Plate with the first n: .. _Price only 2 cents for the year. The first No. for 1877 [just issued in German and iuu-h. o mceaue mepand rael abie Gerdem in pe r 50 cents; it D.V‘I:k'l Catal illustrations ong two cents. § Address, JAMES VICK, Rochester, N. °Y. F[fiVER AND VEGETABLE GARDEN is thé most besutiful work ofthe kind in the world. Jt contains ne::llmpun hundreds of fine. mvfiwflli‘ ~ siz Chromo Plates dwl %ug.m' d:wn.n‘eolondrn- %:lllagnnt cloth. Printed E&m&n .nd% *NVick‘s Fioral Guide, Quarterly 25 cents a * Tiows Catalogueâ€"300 munn‘flou. only 2 cenis. â€" Vick*"s FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS with siegant ooo oo vere qtge Carden 50 ceilt _ All my publications are published in English o ‘. VISK‘8 ILLUSTRATED PRICED (?ATAIDGUE tions o’t‘{mdiu of :bo m'fl?-&‘?." :‘:d. Vemhh}cllnthe world, and the way to grow mâ€"ael for:.t::aw stamp, Priatâ€" 3 ‘ywx'-’?-"'om Guide, Quarterly, 25 cents a m\’fék'.. Flowerfand %;.ue Gtr‘llono&woantl ’233':6-.:’113‘.’ K%flénm > A of new music justreceived by The old sweot story, by Scott Gatty. Withered rses, by #1f 6» As you like it, by Pinsita . All the worid‘s a stage 44 Dresd ‘n, China , Molloy Dresd ‘n, China _ _ _ , Molloy Folly lE Jacks farewell #t The maid I love is six years old Aide Music of the sea, # Almost, Cowen wh’ 1 6 The old love is the new, " un M Messrs. Orme & son, have a very la: stoc of Pianos,. and Org Te now in threylr .hrg’ room and are offeri IF:‘xhl inducements during thel}ohdny-b%%h n price and terms of payâ€" Remember or forget Waltz, Coote Once again ; * Polly «e Trop De Bonheur, Schneid 94 & 96 Sparks tr Leves kiss Waltz Solut a New York Break of Day, Galop, Wh‘ch will be found this year of a J and P$ner description than they have im« rted for ie H liday trade, comp an mmo!u Assortme‘ t of | mel®. 4 is csnls g0 c holg Los Ko9 WAREROOMSi:â€"â€"â€"NO. 31 SPARKS 81. including jewe! cases, inlaid tables and M glove s?‘t‘l_y.l}gko‘gc‘ uef cases, photo cases, companions. etc., e c. including Slippers and Slipper Cases, Brackets and Holders, ‘Ottomans, Foot Btools, Obait Patterns ~/a. F | i’ They have 1so received & very large conâ€" liqanof 3 . fl' French & %erman Toys ;notnd!n( Games of all descriptionss Orme & Son, in luding ] DURING XMAS WEEK OUR HOUSE WILL BE OPBEN UNTIL8 O‘CLOCK NOV ELTI BS FLORAL â€" GOODS T. HUNTON; +SON, _ & LABRMON GRAND DISPLAY FANCY GOODS Holiday Gifts ! BERLIN WOOL :GOODS #Christmas Goods" ARE A PEOPLE In PLANTEDEY A MILLIQN V{:k'l Catalogueâ€"800 Illustrations, only 2 in‘ . Vick‘s Floral Guide, Quarterly, {25 cents a All the above Waltzes are beautifully illusâ€" trated. ANNUAL DISPLAY . Hunton, Son & Larmonth Hinvite attent! n to their 4 NOC AORH I Address, JAMES VICK, Rochester, N. Y Vick*s Floral Guide *XMAS BULLETIN luding uéts, "l Floral i‘."‘.lm ‘otc, ENGLISH FRENCH & GERMAN MONDAY NEXT (Opposite‘:the Russell House ) @TTAWA. Instrumental. 31 SP°ARKS ST. Vick*"s Vocal. â€"OF.â€"_ Kowaleki _ $1.00 White 50 Lamothe ___ 75 Schneider CENTS. cet. 85 a wa. Enirance on Bparks street. ESTABLISHED l'ru Carriages iand Sleighs it othsntour00 fadt arriohd w t fireas s workme n. | hB pairing and pdnllhclamm attended suPEROR Foultory corany 11 known Cla: t Ph an who ie pSezavalline throgeh the bogalnion, dor the W made a !mt many cureé is mm at the Shaving, Hair Cutting and Shampooing Rooms, Royal Carriage Factory 58 vary sreeet. § THOS. â€"PATTERSON |â€" Steam Fire Engine Uurivalled Hair Uutting, : Unparalieled Reputation, Stoves _ Direct Importations from the Froducers BRANDIES, â€" |PORT & SHERRY WINE, &!K, PORMER, ,, 200 Packages Orackers-i Cio foih SBornl £ 00 .R He Lh NAN A o , in varie Porter and Ales« SSXSSm Mc s arnks pArers Pure Malt Whiskey= 2 NUX aat o® xuyrpers ane, Pewder for Oysters and Infant ggllm.m%eh m-mw.'.:?.w.:: A) Call solicited to Ex_amjm at Eo .|.THOS. PATTERSON®S, â€" experienced in lighting the streets with a varecr light®®bote hoc~ <4 umm«a:'firwm. e het : TOWN AND COUXNXTY RIGATS® FOR SALE ,{ Also, Agents for the Ellis Patent Gas Buraer, Regulator mmâ€"wm’ the best Gas Burneriin the wer N Absolute cconomy, save FAIR OF THE AMEKKICAN INBTITUTE, 1»&. MICHIGAN..@STATE FAIR AT\JJACKSON,q 18. T * MICHIGAN BTATE FAIR AT LAN4:>G, 187L " n ‘ ;‘ KEW YORK BTATE FAiZ AT ALBANY, WA IMPORTANT NOTICE., # A NEW GAS LIGHT ~FOR ~THE STREETS Xâ€"SL°Amer PRODLCIQ@ID® malndes in 1i ®Jars, Ginger in pots, 1 It, wied. Exâ€"Steamer Tham es« SOPKA 8 steortied Mustardgemzine end D. . ». Teas, Sugars, Coffee & Syrups« } ) *sertment of the snes HALL, PARLOR, AND KITCHHBN STOYVE8 INGREAT FARIRT Y JUAPANXNED i WARE, HOLLOWARE,*ETO , ETO., | Cementent Puax’.;imuyu and PRIVATH IRESIDENCES, Heated®on the mosiZapproved) prinâ€" IMPORTANT TO CORPORA BLYTH & KERR, Aug 5, 1876 Hollioware O-d:' Aswcmw° E7m8 Oltawa, April 18, 1776. [AN 1NSPECOTION INXVITED.] Rept SOUS7E _ _ HOT AIR! HOT WATER!! STEAM1I!! | 56 RIDEAV STAEET, 56 . $ RUSSELL . HOUSE, #â€"zal Lambert, Meech & Co., ém'n.ln. ‘MVMMMMWW * = Stoa.mpr T&gu'- gg(r?os ;otm Pn.rntln Ginger ue..-' .‘“' \ 4 â€"Steamer Phoenician«IOXNXMO!24 §0N8 Jams and Jellies, Mer 1TO 29 .D. KOUSKE FURNISKING and BUILDERS HKARDWARE OF THE BBEXA CES MAMUFACTIURLNG COMPANY, BUILDERS, HUDSON, KEW YOK . It PURK and VNADULTBRATED, for Family use and Medicing! purposer, WHOLESALE & RETAIL, ds ut Shaving not Eq mhcmmumu_qn: cONQ@UERED AT LAST. f GENDREAU*‘S TENDERS ON APPLICATION, The CALDWELL & €O., , 17Â¥e. -l-h“m~-% (u#‘rn) | REQUIRJING FIRE PROTEOTIONE. r to His Exceliency the Rarl of Dufferin, No. 5% Wellington street, Rajotte‘s Block, CLAFPP & ‘JONE®‘ Its Points of Merit are: COME ALL, AND TRY THE CONQUEROR, NEW FRUIT, (the finest, of theZecason) in â€" H:l.Gmn'(su;u.ue: o. Tor the D x inleg arf Onunmin o " for the D n inien of Canada, ar . OLD RUM and DE KUYPERS GIN, Glasgow, Peas MB Meal, (fresh) Bulit Peas, and Caroline Rice, Oracker & Syrupsy $# 2l‘ ‘sertment of the Anes r,_g_o..-{h)_(g_g___xuuaoo,uw.mu.. (TO THE AFFLICTED ! | Just Received _ CHEMIST, WELLXGrONsTRSEEC No 2¥¥ork street, Otiawa. PATENT MEDICINES, _ eceipts carefull 800 Laborers W ANTED GREKVILLE CANAL ENLARGEME* AND ALL OTHER EXTRAOCTA H. F. MacCARTHY, Apply at the works to 52 Wellington Street, Market Drug Store, "______ PERFUNMEEY ETCO ALWAFB ON HAND."®M James Goodwin. STEPHEN 8. STRATTON, BASEES, YOUNGERS, OTTAW A ..dllw'l'! â€" Mr. Ale from the c Foster will sion to the was opened other gocupied b gpecial to in favour ing in con O‘ P The work on hre Bpocial to anadi having Bydney, ed by a Young‘s img niler