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Ceylon friends last week A bright. healthy daughter was added to 3 and Country. Dr. Freel, of , gave a short address on and also gave a humorous Rev. Graham, of Dornoch, 7 fly on our duty to God and POMONA. F Beautiful weather anain.’ sleighing has been greatly by the recent, thaw. :1. Miss Lizzie Anderson was Ceylon friends last week ing part Of the program recitations by Miss Mable {ééfif'fiéivj'Lij-J Soiibe. when you It. looking for brams search your own I" first before you trunp on others. Richard Edward and John Hopkins doing a rushing business in the butcher this winter. Success boys opposition 18 life of trade. - . We noticed some time ago. the Lam correspondent to the Post. said that a he wanted in the council was more '0' It is surprising to hear the entice some people. Compare the work of our oil with other councils and see wher stand. Now, Mr. Scribe. when you at. I--L£_-_ :A- k-an:nfl .M '0‘! ‘Yn““n-n I" "v vv-U-vâ€" vv-vvv-u-v ‘vu-‘u \ 4.. H. Miller. of Hanover, in .al, happy and able manner, 8 chairman. Rev. T. M. Math- Elmwood. made a short and 3 speech full of wit. Dr. Tay- Hanover, gave a stirring ad- a Canada its resources and ities Father Garner, of Mr. and Mrs. John Ho:k1neJr., we visiting Lamlash friends latelv. Mrs. Henry Edmonds has purchased t. house and lot, of Mr. John Past, and seated comfortably in her little house. The “ King of Thrashers,” Jim Bartley, was down to Esqueesing lately, and got a. good bargain on threshing outfit down there. so wi.‘ run two outfits next season. Mr. Abraham Porter. of Hepworth, v visiting friends in and around the Pa lately. and is looking well and hearty. Mr. William Hazlett is drawing home barn timber, which Mr. Ben Sharp Durham, has the contract 0f putting or pins next summer. - The logs are pouring intn the will here from all durections. Good price“ scaling is what the people want. Mr. Robert Brigham is busy drawi lumber hpme for hxs new barn which he . tends budding next summer. Four couples of our bonnie lassies and dare- devil chaps Lock the Sons of Sconland Concert, a they had a ‘ high old time. ” _ Mr. James Livin ston is busy dry out his stuff to the monds’ barn whxc purchased lately. Half a hundred youths and ma' ens gathered at the commodious a hOSpitable home of Mr. and Mr E. W. Hunt on Tuesday night last. week and spent a night. music. song and gaiety The youn folk speak warmly of the kindne' of Mr. and Mrs. H. and carry p’ sum. memories of a. night. ha; spent. Surely there’ll be weddtku after this. That popular Beatincker of Aber. deen, Mr. S. Putherbough with some members of the family, spent Sun- day with relatives on the 6th. About fifteen of our suppie chaps cut. over twenty cords of wood for Mr. Tom. Smith on Frida_\ after- noon. Tom gave them a jolly party at night. Miss Allie Aikens, of Orchard, Spent a merry last week with John and Carrie Greenwood. returmn; home on Saturday evening. Mr. James Nelson was very sud- denly taken sick last Wednesday evening flwith inflammation of the bowels, but prompt medical aid and good nursing has him on his feet again. Mr. J. J. Peart came up from Brantford last Monday, and after getting some wood ready for next summer and making the final at- rangements about his farm returned to his foundry work again for a. couple of months. Miss Ada Brown. of Durham, Spent last week at the home of Mr. Thos. Greenwood and in our humble cot. Mr. and Mrs. John Hudson, of South Bentinck, with their prize- baby boy were out to visit the Pear: family on Tuesday of last week. ALLAN PARK. <9 0.- .-~O E van was unwell for , improved of late. D ating, caretaker 'of St. ch. has been unable to .4 duties as he would lik '1 attack of rheu- ..r. spoke of loyalty to our and Country. Dr. Freel, of 3, gave a short address on to and also gave a humorous fibodists. of Cuawford, held goal Tea Meeting on Thurs- éing, Jan. 18m Although :33: was rather unpleasant an? hour the church was .;~ conspicious in the audience a Stalwart forms of your :35 at. Corner Concerns and .s't heard that. Miss er of Mr. and Mrs. .ho is a trained nurse nael’s Hospital, Toronto, to undergo an operation at Jtion tooday, (Monday), for tis. hvid McAuiifie. nee Miss “agarty. is in poor health . and under a physician’s CRAWFORD Priceville: the Misses nd Kelly, Mr. John Mc- his son Peter, and Mr. '16 Crown hatel. McAulifie, of Nor. Glenelz friends on ewarded. Ayoung iua'intauce who was some seven years in onto but who is now t a. little surprised letter recently from . find It contained a :isnnas present. John Benton, of the invited a number of 1d relatives to spend .g. the 19th inst. with home. It was a pleaâ€" Jr a. pleasant company enjoy themselves. It y be Otherwise, as an in. with plenty of good urnished. The follow- ~\_d gentlemen “ere pre- rade' created much ais rendering of an h grace at. a party is enjoying the several months es. Geo. makes 'nings and does Jded. ; war new: and bether.we no in entury. thoughtful 916 food for reflec- Rae, who has re- e. D. B. Arrow- own. for some ‘9 for a month’s 1" week. .eaton, of Mount: 1d been on a'visit 1d Bentinck friends a fireside on Satur- JAM. JANUARY 25, family on the This place will be well represented at the Farmers’ Institute meeting to be held in Holstein, on Feb. let. Among other pleasant features of the meeting will he better hall accommo- dation than what they had in Durham. Nevertheless we must admit that I Some people will go to Paris to see the World’s Fair. but to Mr. Jas. IRenwick the World’s Fair was in Paris near home. consequently on the 4th of Jan. he united heart and hand with Mrs. Paris. of Proton, and took her to his home in Yeovil. The Rev. Mr. Campbell, of Dromore. tied the knot. We wish them many happy yean of matrimonial bliss. A very pleasant event which we hinted at a fortnight ago, took place last Wednesday at the residence of Mr. Roht. Henry when the marriage of his daughter, Jessie, to Mr. Wm. Clark. of Varnev. was solemnized. Rev Mr. Campbell tied fast the knot --Mr. John Henry and Miss McMillan keeping the couple in good cheer while he did so. There were upwards Fof 200 invited gueSts present, who, after a sumptuous repast. spent a happy night in games. music and conversation. Messrs Chas. Ramage and Jas. Mathers contributing largely to the musical part. The whole crowd took occasion of the event to} manifest their esteem for the bride by way of handSume gifts. The happy young couple will commence life to- gether in Varney and we voice the sentiment of everyone in wishing them a happy and prosperous new life. Now. Mr. Editor. we will be able to send in our news items more easily since the Post Ofice Depart- ment. has admitted theinjustice done to this part four years ago by remov- ing the Merritt post office. and now replacing: it in part by a new ofice called Thistle. which seemsa most appropriate name as it will always be a thorn in the flesh while it re- mains in the present location. The old Merritt post office was centered about as follows: 4% miles from Varney, 7 miles from Durham, 5 miles from Dromore and 4g from miles Bunessan; while the new one is 6 miles from Varney. 8 miles from Durham, 3 miles from Bunessan and 32 miles from Dromore, but there was no Grit nearer the centre to be honored with the name of Post \Iaster. We were very sorry to hear that our able predecessor of the quill, Mr. Wm. McMeekin, came very near meeting his death a. week ago while cutting pulp-wood up at the Sault. A lodged tree caught and held him fast until help came. Choice music was furnished by a picked choir, from Elmwood, also by the well known Boyd family. of Lamlash, assisted by Brunt Brothers. Proceeds of tea and social $57.00. All those who attended the Scotch Concert on Fridry night were much pleased with the program and much gratified to see one from this part, assisting. Miss Jean Renwick is a. singer second to none that can be procured in city, town or country in this Province. Mr. Thos. Lawrence, returned home last week from the Shanties, near lGravenhurst, looking so well that he induced his father. Mr. Wm. Lawrence, and the rest of the family to go straightway to Browne’s Studio and have their photo taken. Mr. John Lawrence. Jr.. sold his team of four-year-olds on Friday for $220 and they were only in their usual condition. With a little pre- paration they might have rivalled closely the Picken Bros’. team which sold for 3280. HENRY’S CORNERS. ..v- "I g.-. v-vw- w. 'IVCI 59"“. "U" Wiwru ood concrete dwelling. good frame bank m and stables. fine Manager-chard. (RLots 41 and 42. Con. 3. . D. 8. Ben- tin , containing? acres, about 50 acres of good hard w . bush. never failmg 3pm . elem-ed land an good state of cultiva- non, £1188 froIm gum Park. For further Mc ’3 899 Y THOMAS DERBY .Hun’nny I5. 0. 7--- .l. for sale the followin§ valuable Fara properties. (1) Part Lot 0 26. Cpn. 19, in :be township of Normanby. continuing 63 acres. all claret}. wall fenced._ well water THE UNDERSIGN ED OFFERS for sale the followimr valnxhln w"... ARK LOTS NUMBER 12, 13, 14 and 15 on the North side of South Street in the town of Durham. oontzuning' acres more or less. This is a vet desxgab 0 pro- pertg, well fenced. 111 go conclusion, and will e sold at a. bargain. For further varâ€" ticulare apply to HUGH MACKAYIor to W. LJLACKENZIB. DURHAM Dated Jan. maxim 1 m. ” 19th, “ 38 " 32 » .. 20th, .. 39 “ 30 Snowfall for the week 10 inches; rainfall for the week 0.89 inches. General direction of the wind. Southerlfil. and moderate. Hours of sun- shine 1.7. M1 weather continued to prevail in the North West Territories until Tuesday, when, n cold wave metring rapidlv down from the north reached the Territories end Manitoba on Tuesday morning and Ontario later on in the day. Otto Knapp, Pigeons: Fantails, 1 and 2nd ;- Owls, 3; Ponters. 3; Ja- cobins. 3; Carriers, 3. R C. White Leghorn: hen, 1 and 3; pullet, 3; cockerel, 1. S. C. White Leghorn : puller, 3; cockerel. 2 and 3. Spec- ial, Best Leghorn, Male, Highest Scoring Leghorn Cockerel. Rabbits, Lop Eared, 1; Any Other variety, 1. the authorities of the Town were most considerate for our welfare hav- in g declared at the night meeting that the aisles must not be seated to out OR a means of escape in case of an accident whereas at the Scotch Con- cert on Friday night they allowed a row of chairs down each aisle, but then. those Scotch are always singing: “ We have'lippened aye to Providence and sae will we yet.” So, of course, they had a right to take their chance. Mr. Wm. Ramage was up at Owen Sound last week attending a military carnival. He was much missed for his musical talent at the wedding. Thos. Brown: Black Java Cock 2 and 3; hen 1 and 3; Cockrels 2 and 3; pullers 2 and 3 ,Bufi Rocks Cockrels 1 and 2 ,pullet 1; White Holland Tur- keys 1 and 2 toms; 1 hen ; Partridge Cockins Pullets 2 and 3; hen 3; White Rock Puller. 3. B. B. Moore, S. C. B. Leghorns pallet, I; hen, 2. Barred Rocks cockerel, 3. Mr. Jas. Main nearly lost a valuo able cow 8. short time ago. While watering at the Lake she ventured in to test the tenacity of the cement clay and found it so genuine that it took a Span of horses to pull her out and the experimen nearly cost her her life. Chas, Leavens, S. C. B. Leghorn: cockerel, 2, tie; pallet. 2, tie. R. C. B. Leghorn : cockerel, 2; hen, 1 ; cockerel, 1. Specia}, S. C. B Leg- horns, lsc on pen. T. G. Holt. : Barred Rocks 2 cockrel 2 pen ; 3 hen. Jun. 9th. 1m List of awards taken by Durham exhibitors. J annary 14th. 15th, ‘ ‘ 16th: ‘ ‘ 17 th, ‘ ‘ 18th, T‘ 19‘?!» For Sale! A Snap! Farms for Sale! For week ending January 20th. 1900. TEMPERATURE. nqary 15th. Max. 35 Min. Owen Sound Poultry Show. Weather Bulletin. 24 26