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THE NEW MARKET ERA FRIDAY rf During the year there registered with the Town marriages and This is an increase over the previous year of births marriages and deaths King Township S Convention- The Annual Convention of King Township Assoc in the Presbyterian church on Thursday evening Jail The Da- exercise fed by J Lemon after which the President tailed on Mr Davis of Toronto for an Mr Da- Gospel TempePQnee jvisppokeoh the subject of to Good attendance Sunday after- jninke Sabbath Schools Mr- H Phillips in the the key to which Jay in the amount of earnestness and time devoted the noon am I assware Left Over From The Holiday Trade IS THE TIME TO GET Fancy Dishes We keep the Nicest Groceries In Town AND BE CONVINCED Boots Shoes Robbers best quilt it knockdown to close our Stock The Leading Reliable chair and Miss Eva Lush organist There were two quartettes- readings by Miss Cole and Mr W Eves and recitation by Miss Jones The annual was announc ed to take place here on Wednesday afternoon but there were not suffi cient members present to go on with the business Notice of the meeting will be given later Royal Templars The young people bad a great time at the Temperance Hall last Friday night over being in attendance The oysters were served in fustclass style and in abundance as well as other provisions A splendid liter ary program was also provided and it was nearly oclock when they left the hall Beet Sugar Factory The canvassers lor acreage find it will be impossible to cover the ground in time to ensure building of the North York Factory the coming summer and the matter will be drop ped at present The canvass how ever will resumed the coming summer as the whole project de pends upon the farmers growing the in sufficient quantity Con tracts were taken for about acres but are required ell Stains Last Sunday morning Mr Louis Bogarts two little children had a bad fall and a time serious re sults were feared The eldest boy of years was bringing his little sister of years down stairs when he slipped and both fell to the The little girls head was badly bruised and the doctor was afraid of brain fever but she was much hotter yesterday morning and it is hoped that the crisis Is passed The little boy was also bruised but not seriously High School The cold dip on Sunday night to gether with the dogging of the fur nace pipe through the use of soft coal accounted for a couple of leaks in the on Monday morn ing The caret tried from an early hour to raise the temperature to a point of comfort but the smoke was go bad that the scholars had to be dismissed fires put out and the flues clean In the afternoon the pupils experienced the other ex treme of being nearly roasted A special meeting of the Board took placij at the school building on Tues day morning take matters into consideration and give instructions and Officer A gol way by the different mid individu al for Jan wit Sunday the twin very ably conduct- A it daughter of Mrs J died Davison P S lever She ill lor Sl tmthstandm all j j that could he don she passed away a brighter world Deceased was in year The bereaved Newmarket fly have the deep sjjwpathy of the 2nd community in their sorrow The other axe recovering Treasurer- A Wat on Report adopted Convention and President elect- apfMitnted to the County Executive After siriginff Mr Tlios Yellow- j Smith and family moved lees add rested uf The Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs J Brown on the There was a good attendance and a WILL YOU BE ONE J Our patterns are our pair of i by us otter I want to add to To fit yi la to fit ia future I Atkinson GRADUATE OPTICIAN NEWMARKET JUST A Car of Soft Goal Try it or J of Main on STREET Hotel Destroyed by Fife Mr John formerly of Sharon is experiencing the old adage that troubles never come singly is only a few weeks since he lost his wife by death and we no tice that considerable of his property has gone up in smoke ihe of Mich gives the account The Hotel was consumed by fire Thursday night last week The to the proprietor John of Port Sanilac is at between three and four Insurance on the buildings is The insurance of SiWon toe contents of the hotel expired lie of fire is unknown Hut that it originated in a little room stairway at the north part of the building there Is doubt A great deal of useless stul was stored in room The fire was discovered about hour of oclock when a doz en of water should have extin guish it Unfortunately the big which supplied the with was dry and the water could be brought to the lames the had made sufficient headway to baffle the heroic effort by cur citizens to put It out of business The flames spread reached a point where nothing could be done to check it The fire engine was brought out to tbe scene but the engine refuted to be worked to advantage and trie water in alreet was almost to the bottom hotel burned to the round The great was also con- The property belonging to who leased hotel also destroyed- A were saved som of fie furni ture Mr ban bad to encourage the erec tion of a new modern hotel made hira since the downfall of the ho of the opinion that he Is getting pretty well along In to think of upon himself the active duties attendant on hotel to the was to read it at once night duiitig the whole week beginning on Sunday nixhtv Read it from Bible not the lesson leaf and read it then close the and think what is the lesson for the teacher for etc The stated that some new suggestion thought would come to the mind night during the week on say let the teacher his lesson helps and apply them to confirm the ideas to the mind during the previous reading Mr Davis gave several illustrations proving bis statements and clouted an excellent addicts by an outline of the way he would teach the for Sun Christian Living After sinking the President then called on Mr Trios Asso ciation Secretary of Provincial elation who gave a brief summary of the work being done by the stating chiefly the object and requite obtained thiough the in stituting of the Cradle Roll Session closed with by Rev J Lemon Thesession on Friday morning op ened at with Anions and prayer The first two mentioned on the program not present Mr Yelowlees the time firt speaker in opening a did- cusmoii on the following questions Are quarterly reviews IT Should the briefly sum marize the lesson at the close of the school I Should boys and girls be placed in the same class IV How the teacher contra vene the teachings of parents who countenance doubtful amusements I in responsible for the teaching in the school What constitutes a Normal Clats I Where should it meet What preparation should be made by pastor and teachers for Day I A lively discussion was enjoyed by convention and many good thoughts were brought out Rev G Webb occupied the time for the second speaker He discussed the subject of changing the name Son- day School to Bible School or Bible Institute The speaker emphasized the object of getting the children into the church What was needed was the whole church in the and the whole school in the church After Hinging Mr Yelfowleea de livered his address on the weak places in child culture He stated that children have rights we should re member our childhood and respect the same The dwarfing or development of child life is largely due to the kind of home should the home attractive exercise confidence and have sympathy for tin child Teach the children to little gentle men and ladies The with striking illustration of an ideal home and how the teacher can gain the confidence of the class The roll call an attendance of ome delegates from outside schools who gave favorable re ports of the advancing in their locality Afterappointing a Nominating and a Resolution Committee closed with singing and benediction Friday afternoon session opened in the Methodist church at The first was Rev J Lemon of who- gave the ad dress of welcome which was respond ed to by Rev J of tleby who thanked the people of for their hearty welcome hoping that the convention may prove a benediction to all The treasurer report was read In full showing a balance on hand of Report adopted Rev representative of the Co Executive described the new line of Normal work adopteoMjy the Co Association the relation of Provincial Associations and asking Kin Convention to take a warm Interest in North York Cotioty Conventions Moved by Rev Robinson seconded by Mr J that having listened to the by Rev Mr Amos Co Normal wok wo heartily endorse this new movement of that organization and pledge our selves to lend our sympathy interest and support to the work i Carried then made a financial appeal when some were pledged ser- alout children in a most ad mirable manner on the subject of Ship Signals and many bright though t wen left with tho children Session with singing and benediction Evening session opened at 0 the Temperance hill with son J vice led by the choir Trie retiring Mr S after making a few closing re marks introduced the Pi evident elect who made a few complimentary re marks and called on the speaker of the evening Rev Webb Pre Provincial Assn for address Mr Webb commended the union of the different denominations in work The subject of hip address was The child in the scriptures that childlife had never been ap preciated more than at the present time yet the scriptures appreciated it more than we do now J honored chddhood by His birth He esteemed the child and taught its value In the present age multitudes of fathers are so busy that they have little or no time with the children God has laid the responsibility of the child upon the father although a mothers ence and power is incalculable The child be the parents object of love and prayer Scripture proves that children are eligible to church membership are capable of spiritual worship and were honored with the privilege of church service The smallest child is capable of faith and after the parents responsibility the teacher should try to lead the child to a knowledge of the Saviour Mr Webb ued many forcible illustration and closed his address by asking all christian workers not to have a lower estimation than the salvation of child The Resolution Committee reported as follows Wo rejoice in the growing senti ment throughout province in fa vor of the suppression of the liquor traffic as evidenced by the vote polled in the recent referendum and trust that all our workers will not cease in their efforts until the curse of the traffic is wiped from our midst We desire to express our gratitude for the measure of success which has attended work throughout the and would urge a fuller consecra tion better equipment and more thor ough work by all our teachers Wo approve of the suggestion of the 8 to appoint a Normal Secy We express our thanks to those who have taken part on the program to those who have so willingly entertain ed us while here and to the trustees of the several buildings where this inter esting Convention has been held Report adopted and session closed with singing God be with you till wo meet again Three very liberal collections were taken up amounting to Sing ing was furnished at each session by a good local choir B80 VIVIAN Miss Maggie of spent a few days of week with her cousin Miss Maud MeCor- Mia Clara Brown of Nowinarket spent Sunday with her friend Miss Addie Scott Mr our new section boss and family formerly of to our hurt last Friday night The rough cast will bo lit up more Mr and Mrs Ed Peterson of Hart man spent Sunday at Mr A Pen- nocks We are pleased to hear that Mm Bingham is recovering after suffering some time with a very heavy cold Miss Ethel loft day morning for Ottawa where she wilt attend Normal Mr and Mrs James Andrews left last Friday morning for Toronto Junc tion where they are going to They will be greatly missed by their many friends Mr J Duck of Vaughan spent Sunday with his daughter Mrs J Brooks Our new Mr Hack nor is boarding on the at Mr On account of the storm last Sun day there were very few out to wel come the bride and groom at Sunday School Miss Ella Baker visited at Albert for a few lays Mrs J visited daughter Mrs of Aurora A good number of the lods ami lasses met at the of Mr on the evemur of the nth had a puli and a very jolly The road bosses are cumbered with too much of the beautiful sriow in some of the road divisions The quarterly services of this ir- will be held here on Sunday Feb 1st at am o et Ready Wit Ready The University of Pennsylvania has not a large endowment and that it the means to pay its current ex penses and put up new buildings is due in great measure to its Charles Harrison His little black subscription book is well known in many a down town office too well known a prominent broker told him not long ago- Mr Harrison was pleading persistently with him a sunscription hut in vain Finally the broker said See bore Mr Harrison I will give you something on one condition Very well Mr T said the provost Name it Tbe condition is that you never come into my ofiiee again until I ask you to do so Certainly Mr T I agree to that said the provost promptly and walked out smiling with a cheque or A month or so later the broker hoard a knock at his door Come in he called and in walked Mr Harrison He had the black book under his arm Good morning Mr he said I want you to help me a little with this university matter I am Look here Mr Harrison the broker interrupted when I gave you that last thousand dollars wasnt it on the express condition that you wouldnt come into my office again until I invited you Why yes returned the provost I believe that was the understand ing But didnt you say come in just now when I knocked They say the check this time was for five w Eight lbs Sugar for cents or 10 lbs Brown Sugar for cents w With every Grocery Order 9 lb Rolled Oats for 10 lb Rolled Wheat for Fresh Ginger Snaps lb for Fresh lb lor Tapioca for lb Rice for per lb 15c Fresh Ground per lb lb Pails table syrup for Good Cooking Winter Apples per barrel 100 Cranberries per quart Navel Oranges and per Sweet Oranges from 15c up Marmalade Oranges 10 to 20c GIVE US A The Grocer Grocery orders called For and delivered promptly and Overshoes A the Interest of Siug Proof Rubbers 2Bucke Snag Proof Rubbers High Leather Top Rubbers Snow Excluder Overshoes Felt Lined fioots Fleece Lined Underwear re uh I oo for i for 00 for 1 60 for 00 for 50 for 95 Nearly one hand red run- When ones friend Is a scientist and given to experiments a little caution may not be out place con senting to do him a favor That however did not occur to a well- known public man whose experience is related in an Australian paper He went to the laboratory of an old school mate a Melbourne professor of chemistry to make a friendly call The Professor was studying a dark brown substance spread out on a sheet of paper I he cried when greetings ltid been exchanged would you kind ly let me place a bit of this on your My has become viti ated by all sorts things Certainly responded the accom modating friend and lie promptly op ened his mouth professor took up some of substance under analysis and put it on his friends tongue The man worked it around in his mouth for fully a minute tasting it much as he might have lasted a choice con fection Note any effect asked the pro fessor No none It doesnt prick the tongue Not that I can detect I thought not There are no al kaloids in it then How does It taate Bitter as gall Ifeovram All right By this time the visitors curiosity aroused But what Is it any how he inquired I dont know Thats what Im trying to out Some one has been poisoning horses with it God is not likely to trust truth to the keeping of the man who cannot his temper An exchange gives this informa tion Plant three date pits In the pots have geraniums grow ing Forgot them and about nine months later you will see a single long blade rising from the soil from each pit You will need to re move the geranium to secure the plaits as their roots extend to the bottom of the pot Plant In pots of rich loam mixed with sand and ears Cor Mi Timothy WANTED A Large Quantity Of New York Jan While en tertaining thirty children at his house in the Bronx Borough by singing the intermezzo from opera Muller a tiny vocal prodigy fell unconscious to the floor ami died An autopsy I ruptured a 1 vessel to tiv a high mite QJUjY Collingwood Jan IU Sir Wil liam two panic here today This bis birth clay and he it pleasantly Thi afternoon he entertained at luncheon by the municipality and to night Board of Trade tendered him the moit banquet in its history Both gathering political and the dominant was one of rejoicing at the prosperity of the and abounding hope of its future MAPLE OAK Will buy small quantities as well as large J SONS Aurora will have in about a have boon captured off the vene- three handsome palms with coast expenditure of a little patience The Wrong Cap Was taken from the Royal Hotel last Saturday while the owner was at dinner and an one left The missing cap a black Persian Lamb with initials J on of band return it Horses Cattle FOR SAL NEWMARKET Flour and Feed MANITOBA FAMILY FLOUR HARD AND SOFT WOOD CAR OP SALT JUST IN COOK cor Huron Connection Mouse for A Brick all la and further particular apply altar to MRS St it The whole bunch about head can be seen fa Newmarket on Satur day Jan Some to calve In a month and later Some firetclas and work horsos Terms easy Delhi Jan Fruit and Vegetable Associ ations factory and plant is mass of ruins Fire was discovered about five oclock this morning tho bath room and owing to high wind prevailing it spread rapid ly and was soon beyond control on the building plant and stock is about insurance A 1