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t THE PEC ItLlB 4 ft 1 x- Weeks Hems THAT IS GOING OX IK ft ABOUT TOTS final meeting united Agricultural and meet at the Fire Hall Monday evening to wind up the business for the year a Big And good prices res Tuesday as to buy largely are expected here our merchants intend Evangelistic Union Meeting will lAe at the Friends Church on evening conducted by Rev will sing Miss Phillips of this service Negotiations are proceeding with the Metropolitan Railway Company lor the purpose of arranging a special car service from Newmarket Aurora and other North York points for the convenience of the constituents of Mr who to present at the in Toronto next Tues day night Convicted The two young men committed lor trial on the charge breaking into a car on the track of the at Newmarket Station recently were placed on trial last Friday at the Session and admitted the charge Morgan was on the bench The have not been sentenced yet See the new select of Fancy Clocks at Watsons Jewelry Store Newmarket Nothing more useful for presents r Prizes There are half a dozen per sons to whom prizes were awarded at the late Kail Show here who have not drawn them Unless attended to before the close of the year the prizes will to forfeited A word to the Conceited Owing to circumstances over which those in charge had no control the Cantata andXmas Tree in connection with the Methodist Sunday School been cancelled The children will probably be given a tea during the holidays Special Market Our merchants intend to make it specially interesting to farmers bring ing produce here Tuesday In addition to the regular buyers some new dealers from the city have pro mised to attend Farmers will find it to their advantage not to leave all their poultry till the regular Christ inas Market a week from Saturday- See ad election in Tuscan Lodge oh Wednesday evening for the ensuing year resulted follows Alex McClellan PM Angus Williams W J- Anderson J Sec J Chap Dr A Webb Tyler Charles Ross Council Means Business Since the Town Council has decided to force the conciliation of the Agree ment between the Corporation of Newmarket arid the Metropolitan Co and thus prevent the track being laid along Main Street owing to the of the Company in carry ing out their part the agreement and keeping the entire leading thoro- farc in a very unsatisfactory state of repair we understand all the members of the Council will seek reelection and stand by their unanimous deci sion Christian evangelistic meetings are be ing held this week on Thursday and Friday evenings This evening Mr A I Coombs will address the meet ing A welcome is extended to all Services on the Sabbath as usual Revival meetings will be held next week on Monday and Wednesday even ings conducted hy the pastor assist ed by Miss Phillips gospel solo ist from Cooks Presbyterian church Toronto On Tuesday evening will be held the regular meeting of the PSCK led by Miss Hester Morton Subject The of Chris tianity See notice of Union meeting else where Oar Toronto tetter Revs and P Fletcher arc- holding revival services in the Christian church Rat hurst St every this week municipal at the present lime promise to- be more than usually interesting next Janu ary- Prof Smith delivered an address on War last Sunday after noon in the Beverley St Baptist church Surveyors are at work this week making a survey of the proposed ex tension of the Suburban Rail way Companys line to Hamilton Mills Senator and Mrs a dinner party to a number of young people on Monday last ItJ HI At I 25c Out of Debt When the Methodist Ladies Aid un dertook the responsibility of placing a Pipe Organ in the church four years ago it was feared by some that the obligation would hang on so long that it would be very burdensome but last Wednesday the ladies had the satisfac tion of meeting the last payment in full the principle and amount ing to With the of about the whole of this was raised by the efforts the ladies dur ing that short and they cer tainly deserve great credit for placing in the sanctuary sue an ornamental and at the same time useful adjunct to the service of praise Free Reading At a meeting of the Public Library Board on Wednesday evening Com mittees were appointed to further the Concert about the 20th of January- Reports so far are favorable and the general public appear to endorse the step taken by the Hoard in establish ing a Free Reading Room by their willingness to assist in making the Concert a success A discussion took place over the list of papers and magazines to be placed on the tables but the selection will be finally made at an adjourned meet ing of the Hoard this evening Clubbing Rates and Weekly Globe with mium and Weekly Mail with Era and Montreal Star with premium Era- and Montreal Witness Toronto- Daily World arid Era balance of Free Era and Daily Globe North York only and Daily Mail l year North York only Era and Farming World Era and Ladies Magazine To ronto ISO and Farmers Advocate new subscribers Balance of for the weeklies free to new subscribers f 14 Suppose It will be a great surprise to our readers to learn that Mrs daughter of the late John Cook was married on Wednesday last week to Lawrence a prosperous miller Nebraska the knot being tied in Buffalo The happy couple arrived in Town on Saturday evening and will spend the honeymoon at the old homestead Elm Grove Street Alter Christmas they intend to do some traelling and Mrs Doering will re turn here for awhile before down in her new home in The joins many friends here in wishing the newlywedded couple many years of conjugal bliss and prosperity The latest Styles in Gold Lorgnette Chains Vest Chains Sleeve Links Bracelets Stick Pins Brooches Pearlhandled Gold Pens Pens Ac at Watsons For the Ashley Who did garrison duty at Halifax for a year made applica tion iu Toronto last Monday to join the fourth contingent from Canada to be known as the Mounted Yeo manry but was ball inch too short to be accepted Pte Harold eldest son of T of this Town who served with the First Contingent to South Africa also his ser vices and he has not only been ac cepted but given a Lieutenancy He left for duty yesterday afternoon Corp J Hartford of No Co Regiment another of our boys who served at Halifax garrison for a year has also been accepted He left last night The young men of Newmarket con tinue to manifest a wonderful spirit of loyalty and patriotism Toujn Council Special meeting last Monday even ing Members all present The Mayor stated the object of the meeting was to consider the steps ne cessary to cancel the agreement with the Metropolitan Co Following bills passed Chisholm coal eight on coal Custom duties drawing cars Howard Coal Co Customs Freight T Gardner furnace grates at Miller work and material at uower house work R Packard Co switches T L The accounts of The Win Cane Sous Mfg Co for electric light for or were referred to the several commit tees Mr Robertson lard before the Coun cil a Petition to the Local legisla ture praying for an act to repeal and cancel certain bylaws and agreements between the Corporation of Newmar ket and the Metropolitan Ry- Co air so notice to published in the On tario Gazette and a Draft Bill for that purpose On motion of Col Lloyd seconded Mr Robertson the Mayor and Another better South For the Nov Dear Parents Sisters Brothers 1 now take the opportunity of again letting you know how am getting along I am allowed up all day and on full diet and expect to be going out from here the first of next week I have been treated fine since I have been in hospital and I am feeling bet ter than ever We have all the books we want to read and everything is nice and comfortable My compan ions in this ward belong to the fol lowing 1 Jordan Highlander Yorkshire Light l Sixth Dragoon Guard Royal Lancaster Regiment and besides my self Just lately one dark and rainy night one of the English columns who are out near our troop was attacked in the The got right- up into their camp and fired right into the tents of sleeping men They kill ed officers including Co Benson also killed sold lei and wounded ft was a terrible slaughter They some big guns away but the Mounted Infantry captured them next day The woiiniled offi cers and men were in here last night and one whose leg was shattered by a shell had it taken Mens Shaker Night Robes 50c 1 Mens Knit Top Shins and 50c Mens Flannelette Shirts and Ladies Heavy r Vests Ladies Heavy Knit Drawers Ladies Heavy Wool Hose 1 Mens Heavy Wool Socks per pair Mens Extra Heavy Wool Socks Ribbed Top pair for 25c Buy your Presents now and get the best selection Silk Handkerchiefs Plain and Initialed Lace and Embroidered Handkerchiefs Ladies Silk Ties and heaps of other Useful Beautiful Presents in Endless Variety Quality the than any house in best and Prices cheaper the trade Test this for At BRUNT 5 CORNER STOR SO GOOD AS The Cheap Store Departments Try us for what you want and get our Prices iii AM 1067 Dont Forget The Special Market day here next Tuck Fountain Auxiliary of Womens Foreign Missionary Society in connection with the Methodist Church held a most successful meet ing on Wednesday afternoon There was a large attendance ladies ma other denominations in the Town mid all were delighted with the address by Miss a deaconess Toronto on Work in the city solos were also heated by iliss and Miss Fringe The President Mis McCulloch at the of the invited all pres ent to partake tea in the school room The tables- were set very temptingly and over enjoyed the social hour Altogether the occasion was stimulating to those in sympathy with mission work The Modelites are writing on their Exams this week They expect to finish tomorrow Regular next Tuesday af ternoon at the residence Mrs Cody Quite a falling of at the Newmarket Creamery but the butter OK and commanding a higher fig ure The were grouped Smiths Gallery last Friday I The departmental telephones in Office Specialty Works are netted this week I The Hat over is to he lighted by electricity and from the Inspector Anderson served seven summonses on Tuesday against peo ple for neglecting to clean snow oft the walks Salt famine broken pot carload in Clerk were instructed petition and the Clerk necessary details The Engineers were run the Light day Saturdays the llth Dec for the convenience men of the Town Council adjourned to sign said to attend to close to the hip but he died thru the and was buried today The war is worse instead of An of the A went out to meet some who came in with a white Hag and while he stood talking them they shot him dead and him and then made I tan tell you they are getting desper ate and until stronger measures are used this war will never end The sisters our hospital played a cricket match against the sisters of the Imperial Yeomanry yesterday af ternoon and our side beat them 155 to It was a very amusing game We are soon to get medals no less than three Queens Kings and Colonial Wont we be great veterans then When this letter reaches home you will be preparing for and hope will all enjoy it I will now draw my letter to a close remember me to all inquiring friends and write often From your loving son No Win Brock 15 Troop Division Heidelberg South Africa TABL LINENS You cannot make any mistake in choosing Table Linens We have a line of Table Napkins imported direct from Belfast that are particularly adapted for useful presents Prices range 125 175 and FANCY LINENS oots AND hoes What more sensible and useful thing could be chosen for man woman or child than a Pair of Slipper Shoes or Rubbers We are headquarters for all that Is Best in Footwear Lace Tray Cloths Tea Cloths Dresser Scarfs Stand Covers Cushion Tops Doilies Cen tres etc Hemstitched and Drawn Linens Sideboard Cloths Doilies TeaCloths etc etc instructed to plant on all and of of the B10LHAV10N T Gospel Temperance meeting Mr John Abel of was struck by a falling tree and killed markets at the Court Two afternoons have been spent in taking evidence before Jackson and on a charge J as J Pearson of the Board of Health against Mr A for violation the Health Act A child of Mr was ill and supposed to be suffering from diphtheria About the eleventh day the child was taken out of quar antine On the one side the Health were The annual meeting of the Ontario Hockey Association was held at To ronto on Saturday last The New market Club had nominated Mr Simpson as a Candidate for the incentive but contrary to expecta tions he was not elected There seems to be a great deal of dissatis faction on the part of the delegates in regard to the loose manner of count ing the ballots The number of votes obtained by the successful candidates not given and it was not found Board contends this was lout until after the meeting adjourned on the part of defindxnt the reply that Mr Simpson needed but one vote ih made that he got permission from the medical health officer Mixed up with this is a little side issue with the medical attendant and the health official making the an complicated one The case stands till next Monday af ternoon when it is hoped a conclu sion will be reached Mr Ik solicitor for the Health Board and Messrs and for de fendant to be elected He has asked for a recount but it is doubtful if it will The new Club colors are light blue and and the uniforms will be prettier than any that have ever been worn by the Club have been made with the Kink and the practice will be Monday to 8 p Mi Tuesday and Thursday to p in The Gospel Temperance meeting on Dei 2nd was a success in every The attendance was good and the program was the best we have had for some time Miss Blanche Morton gave a Very fine reading en titled The Sleeve and Miss Maude Morton an approbate reading What the Train Brought in her acceptable mariner Mrs and Mas J Rogers gave a duet entitled Somewhere Miss Draper Miss Jennie and Miss Gertie Pol lock each contributed an appropriate solo and all were well received Mr Silver the speaker of the evening gave a very forcible address He divided his discourse into parts the cause the effect the rem edy The remedy he alluded to was of course Prohibition and he said the outlook was never brighter than It was at present The interest attendance in creases with each Gospel Temperance meeting The lady who has charge of the next program intends making it better if possible than ever Press Stock Market No in prices of cattle on the Toronto market this week The butchers are not buying anything but choice animals and these are In good demand Sheep S3 to and 1amosS350 Hogs are up a little again selects to lights and fats Newmarket Dec per barrel i White Wheat per bush Bed Wheat per bush Goose Wheal per bush Buckwheat Barky per bush per bush Peas hush per bush Butter Sheep Pelts Wool per lb Hay per ton Bran per ton per ton Potatoes per bag Chickens per pair- Ducks pair Turkeys per lb three per lb Seed Red Clover Seed Timothy Seed 12 a I a a a a a a a a a a a IK a 35 0B 00 a a a a a a a a a a U 0 18 iiO no 60 08 OB FURS FURS FURS A tip to men you can give more Pi There is nothing appropriate that will please satisfy and be appreciated by wife mother sister or sweetheart than PURS Be advised and come to us for your choice from this list in great variety from to Fur Capes Capes Fur Jackets Collarettes Muffs Scarfs Buffs Caps Gauntlets etc CHURCH Dress oods i The house of Mr Campbell near Truro was burned and three children perished in the flames J If Parker grain buyer bad his leg almost entirely of from knee to ankle while Toronto Toronto Dec Bed Wheat per a White Wheat per bush 72 a Spring Wheat per bush a Gooao Wheat per hush Bailey per bush Oats per bush Peas per bush per bush Eggs per Butter roil per lb Potatoes per bog Wool per lb Hay per ton lb Dressed Hogs per Beef fore Beef hind qrs per pair Ducks per pair Presbyterian Hymn Books Catho lic Prayer Books English Prayer Hymn Books with change from Queen to King in Prayer Book Upstairs Fancy China Cups and Saucers Fancy Figures Vases Lamps Tea Dinner and Toilet Sets etc etc Toys Games Dolls Sleighs- Books Stationery Albums Fancy Celluloid Goods etc HARDWARE DEPARTMENT Skates in great variety Hockey Sticks Carving Sets Cutlery Copper Nickel Tea and Coffee pots and Tea KettW Granite Tin Wood and Wire Goods of all Carpet Sweepers New Sweepers Ac Sleigh Bolls Gongs flesh working in an elevator at Prince Albert lb Turkeys per Geese Seed Bed Clover Seed Timothy Seed A Dress Piece or a Waist of Silk French Flannel or Evening Shades in Cashmere You know our reputation for Dress Goods for years we have carried the largest Stock in this part of the country Table Covers Curtains and Rugs Always Popular Presents We never had Better Stock of Chenille and Tajestry Table Covers and Cur tains For Women Jackets Capes Shawls Water proofs Dress Skirts Under Skirts Costumes Blouses in Silk Velvet Sateen Lustre Gloves Kid Silk in evening shades Cashmere c Hosiery Fancy and Plain Linen Muslin and Silk Hand kerchiefs Fancy Pins Garters Belts Piuses Perfumery c For Men Fancy Braces Tics Kid Gloves Mufflers Linen and Silk Handker chiefs Overcoats Suits Fur Coats Ato Ac GROCERY BASEMENT r 0 a 06 ft A Large and Splendid Stock of Nuts Candies Confectioner Fruits and Xmas Groceries RCHE CO 1