Ghe Stratford Cimes AN DL COUNTY OF PERTH GASH TH. CERISTMAS Sb GREETINGS. With this issue of Tae Tiuss, ather Christmas "Syren his palace he gree i dhe aunid wind har loves’ leo , them. His greetings are with Saviour, and who bow at the rie name of Jesus. Tux Trees extends its Chnstmas greetings to its thousands of readers individually and collectively upon this festive Chri: e year, if not in re- ceiving, then in wed ae of Christmas cheer. ¥ the hearts of _ be more gladdened than upon Occasion ; may the young av nothing left to wish for, and the small boy nothing left to sigh for after Santa Clause’s visit. To the citizens all, whether saints or sinners, boodlums or otherwise, Tar Tras salutes you at this very appro- priate Christmas season. To our country readers, and their names are lesioes. we offer our kind- est regards and ha: ae felicitation. _May wheat wat u a-do!lar. _— ball, ad ster and ion, ge G, T. R. men Scck time instead of short time, in your ie puddings ae sick, for ristmas comes but once a year and when it comes it brings good cheer The Setar es Masnalé carpelecd’” tiles ay pane a e mee Pattilles A city,.Mo, rt John Pattillo, ) visited friends in this city last week, after Sn absence of many years. He look brew The city firemen received a well-earned ristmas box, Saturday—it was their ae interesting time was spent st the residence “< Me Gilbert Varner on last Wed It cmowed videy night. We merely mention it as are some who may not -We regret: serious ‘illness Miss aes third daughter of Mr F Winkler, W at Mr Ken intz, formerly of the lager beer , in this city, has — the Mi at Ma ‘bee Tolton's bell is out of Gearing. Bat it's evident it's not out of hearing. ‘a ‘Loans. better The Citizens’ Band will give an open air coucert on market square, on Christ- mas and New Year's eve, from’8 to 9 p.m. A large number of the workmen of te G.T.R., who were removed from — here, have gone to that city to spend X with relatives and fricnds. The Knox — woe Young People’s Asso- i ble-entertain- very enjoys ment-tm-the a of the church last Thursday evening, the concluding one of the season. the. 20th. They contemplate. patting “The Pirates of Penzance” on For fine green, roasted, or ground coffee. go to Walsh Bros. They roast it on the and grind it as required, thus enabling them to give you a first class offee. Saturday’ s market was an exceedingly large one. The displays of poumeye beef, etc, was large., Every succeeding year shows the necessity there is for increased market accommodation. Tie Free Press of Friday states that of Serato of Crediton, and. Pfeffer, ouring mill. v D yet effected & purchase, but rom hag cy. The the Fire, Water & ureday Haron at, ot on beather of Doaneli, Chica, r Gadshill and Stratlond, is visiting fm this section. He is studying law in the baggy i Moines, son of J. Hard. tN this clap. ta beens tor Xmas. W Daniels, of Toronto, are the ss Mitton st ‘oronto, is the guest of Mr J A Palmer, Toronto, is visiting at Mr T 8 rae Berson le visiting her mother, Mis T Allg, of Coban Mrs G Miller. fe the guest of Mra R » Mr Geo »Feraberr. of Chicago, will spend Xouns Mr Joe will Willonot of Mackinaw, ia visiting friends Sone ne ie the guest Mraed Mes at i and famil. d- r tT « family, are spen: their day sapere sad daughter, of St Marys, are spending the holidays with Mr J Reid, Hehe Mr G O'Loane, of is home Mre J McKenzie, of New York, is visiting her Down, Wiiliam-st. father, Mr Wm ef Hamilton othe vuest of Mr G pends Xvnae in Seat Seaforth. ny Walker, son of Mr Joba Walker, heft, for ell, of { Toronto, ie the guest of ber prother, Mr G A Powell,-of Albert-st. Nominations for Separate senooi tevstecs, take — demanded. The following ore. the seer ge voting as the — Fitzgerald. Lerman “lee 2 the nominativas Fecre cSt aa is the ke place. STRATFORD, ONT. WEDNESDAY, D DEC EMBER 3. 1889. City Lorat ews. Holiday Balla. We have now arrived at that season of City” Pirmnen and the Paritier Firemen have joined hands and the result ts a grand ball on New Ye eve, to be fol lowed by the Batchelors’ ball on wana ary” 10th. On with the dances, More Changes in the (. 1. It has been reported on the street that Mr Moran, of the Colle ginte Institute staff; has received the appointment of princi al of the Harrie public schools. The pupils of the Colleg igs Institute and some friends met ei »y and presented him with @ handsome puree of money. This will make the third teacher that has severed his connection with the pope es Institute during this year, some of wh have been asked to hand in their seslann: tions. The tnfusion of new blood may — have a good effect upon the studen Death of Mr G. FF. Durand, The demise of this well-known architect occurred Friday evening at London fe was taken. ill about « y: ; ter suffertog- greatly for several months, he recovered sufficiently to be able to attend to his duties, and his friends hoped that he down, and continued to grow worse until hie sufferings were terminated by death. He was architect of the Court House and Heep! in this city, and was much re- by oa <= our citizens who were ecquainted wit with ni The <i ips Wind up for dalen ednesday evening, the iainment of the Collegiate I Tistieese Society took place in the assembly hall dents gave a rattling fine chorus, followed by iss upton gave a vocal solo; Mr J. A. Burns vea ng was encored; Mesers jadaby and Sianeli's pony — was a treat. 'y Misses Pritchara a0 nfia was appre- — Miss A. Smite, gave a recitation. alessre Shaw, The Clalow. ~Hipple and Ahrens, delighted me youeant. ‘The Senay” dri drilling of everyone present. the calisthenic class was the event of the evening. Their ne they kept the best of ti The Misfortunes of a Tramp. A tramp entered a market street store i ye asked for a quarter to get a eal. He had a prett the merchant was nerve. “You never drink L suppose.” “No sir, haven't tasted a drop for a month,” an same time his breath would have fre ve you a 8 yaar went out, and the a dime a strong ape “s Willy - aie mea dime to bow!" he as o air,” was “had. sade’ for s get something to eat I might have given it to you, but I- never encourage people to drink.” Well, well well, mattured the pees tramp, I wish 1 knew when to tell the trath. 4 nother Unfortunate, Mrs Mary Saen was run in on Thura- day. She h n 8 . “Mra Mclver, it strikes me that you and IT have met before," remarked _ court. She bowed belong ve Way, oy last time you Workin pt I've — ” "That's very true’ our changed m cities i remar i f 3 is f i u f 3 F g tr if it Hip i! E | BE for eighteen centuries er only increases the numbers of uF i i ~on The defendeant in the case was ts were evidence e medical lake water, and if thers is any- thing ander the sun clearer than that,it was as clear as that. That the defendant had acted very im properly—to putit ay had made a gossoon of himself. The felt that as little man. And thus it is that Christian after Christian departs from grace. What religious body has not lost a Christian? ne may not be i City Focal Tews. Christenaa at the c hurchea. The usual Christmas services will be held in St Joseph's, St James’, the Home Memorial and “the Central Methodis* churches. The services jn each place of worship will begin at the regular hours thet have governed those religious bodies past occasions i Raby Hustler. Hughy Campbell floated into the clerk's office smiling like a bran new bride, last Tuesday. Ihe cause of his joy was a ‘Three munths old baby whe weighs 40 Ibs., who can walk slone and who is greatly addicted to making manicipal speeches. The youngster has not decided whom it Will support as mayor, ‘vor will it un- booom ftoe If until alwe nomination day. Whe Pays the Shot The appeals to strike-off and put on voters on the Stratford voters’ list, under the M.F T= op if not longer, than the moral law. city in each case is just out two dollars, If the names had peen properly enumerated on the roll, Who pays a fog of the voters’ court,—the city? There are some 700 manor ached tor! Collegiate Inatitute. The following pupils obtained the a est standing for Novem Decem roRm IL. Alice Beatty, Nellie Maitland, J ton, Mary MoLa: —_ atiaaae 4. B. Chalm: nie Macdonald, rty ‘aon Ruthertord, . Chas, Megan, H FORM! a. Congudll DaperOnky. Tenis MacB J @ Mac . McLellan, an, Conrgie Daly, es ee Baker, tor--| Kate Steele. yoau 15. a O'Roarke, tay Hamilton, James Ben: Edward Tiffin, Fred Herbert —_ Charles rin. Fi Fred Eby, Peter Quinlan, Wm Herbert Baker, William. , John Robb, Walter Rhodes, May Fred Thomas, Fatt Frod Krugh. Methodist Young The Young Cape s Central Method j weather, there was a 2 attendance. The nee beat hana talent ha ‘a8 spent. Lapton, Miss Carat “ts Pritchard and ceived. Mra ig hennpl the audience with a beautiful inst: Several well rendered quartettes complet. Fe the musical - part of y with Stratford audiences. Miss Carrie ron although quite young, showed hereelt to be possessed of more than ordin talons as an elocutioniat. The catertainment throughout waa well re- ceived. Beckerpers in Sesion, The Perth County Beekeepers’ Associa- tion met in this city-on the pers were fully dis- cussed, and ‘t is now quite apparent the tion will Prove a benefit to all engaged in the pursuit. Mr William End all Hi NORTH EASTHOPE, On the cecasion’ of school closing fer the Xmas holidays, the pupils of U.S. No 6, North East- bi t Mr Dow has taken his cue experiences, as shewn up by THE Cor RT r OF REVISION. MARES SOME WISE REUUCTIONS ASP TABLE REMISAaLONS, CHARI ‘The fast Niseting oF + court was held ae tay cwies fi » Downie ra) thee and i patroanl geo wed for a dog And too high assessment on seesor ts géWwerned by the Ba « dare you hat ‘they were all nt os pon the fact marr wo ething we wan it. Edward Whales * taxes were remitted o extreme am Wim Ov! the tax “2 wsamatd occupied by o Clergy nan, te reduced = Rose Sayers, s widow complained that no pode Sd wchedule hed” bene delivered to her. She had no wes “4 a widow. , Mu y, taxes redo ar honk Kobb's taxes were rem: MrsG. Lander asked to have her taxes remit ted, owing to her husband being biind. Her request wel granted. Wm Alexander's taxes on old court houre perty was reduced to $20, he not-having purchased the I a Case Clarke's taxes wore confirmed. ire L L. Coons taxes were reduced to { a he divea pot obtain #200 mlary, income = two dollars of « reduction was made on wie Mil. Ane bene taken tedaced i per com court recom = regard to the old Baptist church, it Gene been previously PB were mad@ the same as toed year. “Jobo Bill Billitant’s taxes reduced one half. d the court vine die. ST. JAMES’ CHU UR CH BAZAAR. The Weather, the Med, and the Rain Aneinse By The ladies of St. Ja James’ enc could Semed ie were any little pools Pe water to ~~ For Christmas weather 7 MeGinty or of the ind ane Wade un a Hay.” They lete assortment of fancy 2 gel one «adjournment, the ees! wept ogre. Se or the Siri babar ta Mr "sale tiffs lawyer, o to the informatior, and ga a notice of ‘om Murray, who has been a familiar ure at the court for man: A of sports got load fad sige While scuffling, one of the -pushed the other through Tom O Doanel}s 8 window. Théy were fined Monday. Holiday Attractions. ACh voha on next Friday evening will os La bomber the schoo! scholars of that charch. fn tral Methodist church, e CHRISTMAS. € CHEER, THE BUTCHERS HOLIDAY DISPLAY. NOTHING LIKE IT EVER CITY REFORE. SEEN IN 3uEe The ev erlasting rain and the irrepressible mud, does not seem to have affected the bute bors as much asit has other branches of trade. hey have made even greater’ provisions t« ommodate the public this year than “wire season. Their diap lay of Christmas beef is ahe “ of any thing | in this part of the coustry. Ali the heeves, lamba, waned + porke rs and poultry displayed, have been atted for the holiday trade. The follow- ing reliable buzchers can be lepended om to give Times readers the best ot every thing in their line: HW. UBELACKER & sor, This ‘told reliable” butcher dis lays fourteen cattle and txenty lam! thee from ‘Phos Ballantyne & ‘Son, “* Neic dpath farm,” Downie; one one-year old steer weighing over 1,300 lbs, brother to the two ear old steer that Swepteverything at the Guelph fair last week; two heifers‘ from the same parties; one beast from- John Idiugton, which is a marvel of beauty and hard to t; two heifers from Enierson Downie; two heifers from Wm tyne, Downie; one heifer from J. . Gore of Downie; one from R. rom lantyne, five lambs from Mi J. Balian lambs from ats Besides this large stock he an Ppp supply of wn pork, chopped su: sad.odee on J. wCAULEY & sons Remel aooskent of any former years in their of juicy joints and beau- tifal roasts. Two beeves from James Gibbs, Zorra, year olds, weighing 2,200; Ridley, Gore of Downie, 8 lambs and 4 head of steers and 1.100 each; Mr Oliver, heife ra, beauties, weighing 1,000 WM MARTIN Shows two ae fed a aot Mr Poors, ol T. leosy their ag don ae. poe the ocale je up | 10700. fat fed b ig ine eta nbs irom 3. J. M =o. Done ted by himself; one com fgom J. Da | Sebringville; - havo = ots by hawt JonmeTow BRos., sTALLS 1 AyD 2. heifers. foom Bell, Dowxie: 3 catile fed 9 Donald Hae line East Zorra; 1 of pork, sausage, bh — and pealinye Their Siestny is a fine ie - DONNELL bis old stand in the tapas bik fle hes a optenaia stock of joes a porkers, . orth a ——— Xmas trade, and is wise yo found in the same spot. 7. WRIGHT. Has an excellent holiday stock has | heifer which weighs 1675 ~, fed ta bg Joha fe eee of Ellice; 2 heifers ohnator; 3 calves from ia just. commen 3 shop, cat door to his old stand. THE TORK sHOPs, A. Wingefelder makes a creditable dis- wey of porks, ce etc. n Codd, tario street, one of the ice we liched | in the city, bas a full y of hame, “Jon White Son, Wellington streat, & good: supply of pork, poultry ar poh ————- +18 The Bruness College clove Fridsy, and re-opens —