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 l".:** r 5 i^ H .5 f â- -*. a C, W. Butledge, Proprietor. MA.RKDALE. DEC. 29 1887. I POSTAL RATES. Certain changes are likely to be made in onr FoBtal Bates shortly, and we hope oar authorities in the Post Office Department will see their way clear to put letter rates on a par with our American cousins, viz two-cent on letters up to one ounce. That has beea the rate across the lines for some j'ears, and it has proved so great a success that they are now considering the advisability of making a farther reduction to one cent. The nominal rate of one cent per lb. is likely to be put on newspapers from the ofBce of publication to regular subscribers, thus doing away with the present free transmission of such, and we believe this is as it should be. In our opinion postal rates should be as low as possible with a view to making this department self-sustaining, but noth- ing carried free. NOMINATIONS. GLEMELO. EABKPALE POLIOS TBUSTSE3. Dr.;Spi;oule, W. tl. M«:Farland and G. fcj. Bowes. Jieeve, Mo£fat, Skene. Deputy* 'McMillan, Staples. Councillors, ,J. A. Black, S. Boyco, A. Beaton, N. G. Duusmore, G. Frith, P. Neil, T. Sullivan and G. Williams. EUPHRASIA. Becve, T. Gilray by acclamation, Deputy, Wm. Fawcett, P. McAuslin. Councillors, Jas-. Boyd, W. Stuart, McAffee and Patton, ABTEIIESI Beeve, Christoe by acclamation, Boland, McArthur and Sharp by ace. Cairns and McKee, for Eugenia Ward. HOLLAin). ' Reeve, Dr. Oldham by ace, Deputy, Shute and Norton. Councillors, Galbraith, Howey, Murray, Shepherd- Hon, Watt, Ward, Hampton and WiUisoroft. OSPKET. Reeve, J. Douglas nudr D. K. Preston. Deputy, A. Mclntyre and G. Potta. I Councillors, Hudson, S peers, Taylor, Mauahan. Sprott and Joseph Brown. NOTES. â-  â€" Read Mr, Norton's Addreaa to the Ele'stors in this paper. â€" J. A. McMillan will ' be eleeted Daputy-Reeye of Glenelg. â€" Henry Hurd of Euphrasia, ze- titgned in favor of Wm. Stuaii, the latter will likely be elected, good man bo. ^^ â€" Sliepberdson will poll a large vote in Holiaud. â€" ^D. K. Preston, of Or.prey, is a titauuch man and popular. Ss will likely head the poll for Reeve. NOTE AND COMMENT. â€" As a leeult of the Postmaster- Generai's visit to New York a parcel ost service between Canada and United dttttes will be inaugurated ou February 1st. â€" A movement has -been started in IMontreal to bring about a system of liigh licGijce^es. 8o to reduce the numl- i-i of fraloons iu that cty, â€" The Rev. D. i. Maedonell's ser- ruou regarding the Soaptural est: of wine has probably been a scarce of puod â€" it has called forth ttom the ^aauy miuisters of Toronto most pow- 4'xinl appeals iu favor of total abstio- t.'Uce and. of prohibition. â€" The export season of Canadian live stuck, whii^ Las jast closed, was liie greatest kuowu, the total number it»mg ov^r:;dC:000. In elieep tiM juuxttber waa ' only SiJDQOi Ibxig-ih^ Aiualleat on neord uaoe ISTdT f "^^ â€" ^The DiMHintiHi Oraugi^ ^- tli«ir lUMliug iu4-^rT)nta}aiB% «r»lr|' i^aa^ taoQsiydeteliied iu ^» of w^ ro ofl i ty ii'i trmd» be^aen CfoLniix aXft'ib* Uuited State* -Mdia Uts^ M iure Atrietaa trade batwoen tlqp IfiowiteY A special cablegram to tits Mail says three steel steamers of 8,000 ton borthen have been contracted for by the Canadian Pacific Railway com- pany. T^he steamers will be built at the Farfield Yard, on the Clyde, and will be used in the Canadian Pacific Company's service. riaaliexton. Standard Correspondence. Christmas Day passed pleas ently in this village, The nommations passed off quietly. Dr. Christoe reeve, and Messrs Boland, Sharp and McArthur councillors, re- elected by acclamation, only in one ward (no 4) in the township will there be a poll opening. The contest there will be keen; Messrs, H. Cairns, and W. T. McKee the aspirants for office. The Presbyterian Sabbath School Anniversary on Monday evening, was a very pleasant and interesting enter- tainment. The program rendered, was very good. The house was pack- ed to the doors proceeds over $65.00. On Sabbath last Rev. J. A. McDonald ot Homing's Mills preached the Sabbath Sehool anniversary sermon in the Presbyterian church. On Sabbath next tha Rev. Josiah Greene, a former pastor here, will preach in the Methodist church in this village many changes have taken place since Mr. Greene was pastor here, but many of the old friends who are still here will be pleased to again hear his pulpit utterances. Tha Flesherton Skating rink under the efficient management of J. J. Field is now in full blast. A large number of young people availed them- selves of steels on the ice on Christ- mas day (Monday.) Peverslxaiu. Standard Correspondence. I suppose some of the readers of the Standard will be thinking that Fever- sham has gone out of existence it is so long since there has been any news from here. Well I can assure them such is not the case as they would have been led to see had they been here on Friday evening the 23rd inst. It being the occasion of a farewell entertainment and presentation to Mr. Mitchell who is leav- ing this section after completing a very succeseful term of three rears teaching. The parents children and friends of Mt Mitchell turned out enmasse, at 7:30 o'clock Mr. Chas. Neil the popular mer- mercbant here was voted to the chair, when an excellent programme consist- ing of recitations, dialogues, music (vocal and instmmental) c., was rendered by the pupils and young people of the sec- tion. After which the pupils presented Mr. Mitchell with a besutif ul Gold Head- ed Cane and the accompaning address. To Mr. MiTcnELL. Respectful Teacher. â€" ^We the pupils of S. S. No. 7, Osprey, who haye been so much benefited by your tuition dur- ing the past three years and learning with regret that you are about to leaye us desire to present you with this cane as a token of our esteem for you, not on acoonnt of its intrinsic value but as a souvenir of respect and as you look on it in days to come you may think of those you leave behind and rest assured that what ever our lot may be in this life wo shall not forget the happy honrs we spent with you, and if we should not be premitted to meet again in this world we hope and trust that it will be our happy lot to meet in that better land where parting is unknown J Lizzie Hale. (Mary A. Neil. In behalf of jpupils of S. S. No. 7 Osprey. Mr. Geo. Mitchell made a suit- able and feeling reply. After the presentation Rev. W, F. Ferrier of Maxwell was called on and gave a very pleasant and able address on the occasion after which the enter ment wag brought to a close by the children singing Farewell to a teacher. Note. â€" The cane was furnished by the celebrated jeweller Mr. J. G. Russell of Flesherton. "«,i.,-ii;-.-»--A' THE NEW PAPER. THB BWf O niMun il U Joonal alwt to be â- tvttaAte XonnkOb to b* Mllaa mnnwiwiiai M DnaobaK Ho MbM an bda* «ana to ^^ n^rtnrtMi^aha Staff tf MflM Wrilm, InflilrlnTiMilMilii ^*^^si^^r.. =]VO= B ETTE R rPUBCMSE YOUR WIMTEBJ SUPPLIKS THAN NOW. • â- â-  NO BETTER PLACE TO PURCHASE THAN No Establishmeiit North of Toronto can show yoTi BETTEB GOODS, CHEAPEE GOODS or MOBE RE- LIABLE GOODS. Just opened at McFarland's for the early Winter's Trade, Heavy AH WonJ Ottoman Dress Goods 25 cents yard, in Brown, Black, Granett and Navy Blue. Think of it! All SUk Plushes 18 inches wide 90 cents, at McFarlands. A Nice Xmas present one of Mc- Farland's Golden Brown, Electric Blue, Steel Grey or Granett Marvele- aux. Silk Dresses 85 cents, sold in Toronto for §1.25 Economy is the ,Road to Wealth, you can save money by purchasing vour Walking Jackets or Long W^rapps, at McFarland's. New Ottoman Cords, New Astricans, New Motolassas, New Mc^ltons. Our Girls are working day and night, turning out lovely Jackets and Mantles at marvelously low prices. Our Millinary Rooms are full of charming Hats and Bonnetts to please the most exactmg. Those Contemplating Matrimony would do well to call at McFarland's for tlieir Out-Fit, several brides recently got their put-fit from us. Special; 50 Mens' Persian Lamb Caps received by express from a Manufacturer who in order to realize money to meet a pressing engagement sold them cheap, come in and see them from $3.50 up. 100 Overcoats cheap. .i"\, 100 Men's Suits cheap. ' 100 Boy's Suits cheap. " 100 Youth's Overcoats cheap. 100 Ladies Wool Shavls cheap. 100 Ladies Fasinators cheap. 50 dozen Women's All Wool Black and Colored Hose, a bargain 25c. per pair. Handsome Gent's Mufflers. Handsome Gent's Silk Handker- chiefs. Handsome Gent's Silk Tiec. Handsome Gent's Fur Top Eid Gloves. Handsome Gent's Suitings. Every housekeeper should know that McFarland keeps Crockery and Glassware in Dinner Setts, TeaSetts, Glass Setts, Goblets, Fruit Dishes, c., c., in large variety in the Base- ment not having sufficient room up stairs. All Wool 41b. 61b. 71b. 81b. and 91b. Bed Blankets at wholesale prices. A Room full of Navy Blue. Scarlet and White Flanele, that knocks com- petition cold. One ^rd Shirting*. One Cord Cottonades. One Cord All Wool 60o. Tweeds Heavy and anierable. Sea them, See them. Men's, Welnen's and Boy's Wool Underwaie warranted to keep Jack Frost at a respectable diktance. Don't wait until Christmas week to buy your ntii^lies of Baisms, Curranb, Peels, Spites, Iceing, Sufi^ar, Oolfee and Tea. ITo Hooaekeeper who values repntatioB can aSonl to be without McFatlaad'a TB4,itiBS(r«nB, Sweet flovoarad and wananted ab- solutely- Pore. Wbien jmi oom« to Markdale don't go paat Uld Be- li^la Houae of W. J. mabk:-d4i,;b. W .,^.T*r*i;;?«^ â-  HEAD QUARTERS ® SANTA X D « C3 g m _^ THE â- -"â- -^ ^ajTLEMEN,-At the ^: ^^H f^ large number of *h( I $?I!L consented to offer vnj â-  !Sidate for the ofce oflDe^i trSTensuipg year. Havi) IzL^-iorlS y^" as Coun( ^STm Deputy-Reeve, I am ti* wants of the townslu] r^knawn to most of you. I LSetocaUpersonaUyon eac *JectfoUy soliciting your I 3^ce foe my election St 51cnss mnnioipal matters wit Yours respectfully, WILLIAM 1 WE DESIRE TO INFOEMOUl numerous patrons and the publiJ generally that we have just opened theLAEGEST, CHEAPESTanj BEST, Assortment of Christina goods ever brought into Markdakl Having purchased from the besl houses in Toronto, Hamilton anj London, for SPOT CASH we del competition. SPECIALTIES! Childrens Dolls and Picture Books, Ladle Satchels, Purses and Plush Goods, Genb Moustache Cups, Shaving Mugs and Wallets] Alburas, Vases, China Cups and Saucers, Bibles, Prayer Books, Prize Books, c., Call, examine and be convinced. Specia terms for Christmas Tree lots. A new Stock of the Laurance Celebrate Spectacles just received. "We have the mos complete sight test ever invented. A. TURNER CO., \Ve are glad to learn tliat Beverend the Lord Biseop c '],»8 bflen pleased to appomt Csnon Mulholland. Rectoi (jeorge's Church, Owen Sou deacon. We extend our c( tions to the Rector, feeling I elevation is a well-deserved tionof his long and faithi J fhere in connection with the |io. S. Times- The Pooltsv Show. â€" Th tion of the Owen Sound au^ ol Grey Poultry and Pet Stc liBtion held the past three 1 the Towu Hall, eclipses an jhd kind ever shown her( Show is spoken of as heing t and best yet held in the Pr very large number of axhibi Uiffereut'paits beuag presen 80O to 1000 birds were sli I nnmerotts vJHrieties and" e xc JTfliich was a sight well wort I The judge, Mr^ I. K- Felch 1 Mftss- ,( ^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^ exam pmnts in each bird and pn I npon them, must have bee loense one,^ expressed hir J pleased with the fine charf-o lliirds exhibited, as beins: I none in the Pro-rince. W'e 8pacefor farther comment I bat extend our congratuiatii Association on the success i Jhibition â€" which we unden Itracted more outside exhibi tall previous exiiibitions put Iâ€" Times, Holiday Goods, CQ.«iialar Conncil. J. }0U WILL FIND THAT- iindersoxu has the nicest selection of Moss ware, China ware. Colored sets, Glass ware, engrav- ed or plain, just see our $4.75 china tea sets or our $2.50 colored tea sets, they will surprise you. FURS! In Fur our stock is comjplete, with quality and prices right. %Â¥OOIIEN GOODS! In Woollen Goods of every description, our Dress and Mantle Good departments are full of the latest and most desir- able goods; Be sure you have a look through them. "We have the nicest stock of Ladies' Button and Lace Boots to be seen ajiywhere, in jitew fact everything for a real good Xmas and l»^w- years trade. IN CLOTHINGS .^;^^^atioti8coj In Clothing I have a large stock which wiY" ItJgf^j^hM. «pains sold at prices to suit the times. My stogi^ wC SI' ^- *• J of tweeds and worsteds are large and R84i«^^JJP^»° weU assorted and wlU be sold at a â- Â«Â«Â«Â» nn:- *• ^^ «•• « small advance on cost as I do not .^intend carrying over one v yard of these goods you --B" can dependon getting ^- v-;^v.V;:-r;v^" -.bargams.^ I am •/^â- -^':;lv;-'-.i^',-C!C prepared to • ":-iti^v' ' tafi© aJltJiofbwl, -â- -: ^V:. -.:a^ egffB or other sS: 4 V macGhaatable produce in idLc^lian^e for g(^ds. I also keep in s^oc^ Ihe celebrated ^0i0l^mA *i®4F«Bgttierbone corsets. Town Hall, Glenelg, Dec. Council met this day ,pi I adjournment. All the mer knt, Beeve in the chair, mir 'meeting read and con fir jreeve read communicatioi iicGormick complaining « 'tjonaon road from Tober '^aflfy'fl mills. The clerl •Jucted to notify oflfendm remove said obstruction j%8, otherwise the council â- wgal Bteys to hare the san I The reeve presented repo i^lot 5 con. 9, stating tha 'ufaon upon which the co jndertake to build the bri( been obtained and recomn •ay whish report on motioi eo. Statate labor was orde *«elt off A. McMiliwi Reseated certificate .of «Mthe labor was pcatfori Mnuicipal taxes wer« St iZl?* P*'^*'^^' -^1'=- iS^'J^ $5^' Wido g;^8 1 Widow Smith, $2 » $8,91; Widow i ♦ :^.* school trustees i *»tertnke off S. taxes. •fia^Sl^* appointing joS^g^ "timing |H^?fi »«» i«8ued Jiyj^ty, $12^00 I 3W»iftatiojij cos felKg •pproaoh( ^•"SS?* 2. E. G. MK ;w*^ ' "' *. â- tjL^' i^sm-'-^f^^mm- II 'iiitiin iiiBiiiiiii'lfltfiiiiffiiiiniifiiiir