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f i J l J f I Peeks liOGal Hems is A ton A postponed meeting of the will be held at the home of Mrs Maw Park Avenue on Tuesday at oclock A good at- is requested Separate School Trustees Aim meeting of the ratepayers held this week the following were elected School trustees for the last two to retire next year Jos A Doyle Cain Kelt meeting will be held in ball Bank of Montreal on Friday ev- air Ian at which the officers sleeted for will be installed by isiting friends from Aurora after a banquet will be served at the George Hotel A large atten dance of members is looked for as all numbers are cordially invited to be A Big Price Mr J Patterson last week the sua of twentyfive dol lars for three hens Two of these went to a prominent breeder in To ronto and the other went to McKees- Pa s The regular meeting of the Womens Missionary Society in connection with the Methodist Church will be held at the home of Mrs E Man ning next Wednesday afternoon at oclock Li i Expansion It is rumored in town that the Metropolitan Co has bought the G It line from StouflviUe to Sutton and intend to electrify it al so that they will build a line from Richmond Hill to as soon as Spring opens Little Girls Sudden Call By Elsie Robertson Richard turned the old wallet over and over in bis fingers It was all that was left him now the old wallet and bis youth awl health There were memories of course- some sweet some sad but all very dear to his boyish heart Hero- be neath the old maple by the gate where two most loved to it tbe full realization of his orphaned- left him with a program was forced upon bim He was w w be a miserly streak He didnt get from his father tfeo Most of the agree that Sterling must have saved up ot Dick wouldnt work cheap and Clark looked very thoughtful while the gen tleman repressed a smile as he step ped into carriage It was a very warm day In June and Dick was busy bugging the early potatoes His mind- however was upon other things Mr bad alone in the world for his mother had died when he was but- a wee chap of four years One special paper which he found in the wallet seemed to interest him greatly for he read carefully several times and a look of high resolve and dauntless courage came Into his gray eves as be read As he folded the paper reverently again in the wallet a shadow fell across the grass Morning Dick said the voice his neighbor across the road night And for eight dollars a and hoard I He pondered He had- reached the end of the row and straightening himself up to shake his head he laughed softly as he leaned against the fence along the highway and addressed the contents of his buc ket After all bugs honesty is the So that is your conclusion Dick started and doffed his straw with a blush as a gentleman fi On oingPou ffXiX it drew up beneath the walnut trees at the bend The speaker did el died very suddenly have you got there heartfailure The family were j visiting on New Years Day and all were bright and happy Next day Ethel caught a cold but nothing was thought of that at this time of year Wednesday morning the doctor was called in but she became unconscious in the afternoon and The Repairing in connection Wrights Boot and Shoe has been reopened and first- class work will be done Mr Ad- of many friends who comes from Toronto Some- Then keen eyes were riveted on the A Ail IAN1IARY v i r a STARTS l a- FRIDAY THE 13TH US It W A paper Dick was putting away as he rose and answered briefly sir Going to invest it live it out I not wait for an answer hear you are John Sterlings a boy work a specialty Repairing neatly and promptly done O The Oddfellows intend holding an At Home on Wednesday in and adjoining rooms lie said pleasantly with a good father v r Did you know my ask- passed away stammered with about five oclock a great f t o Hope you dont I to pry into matters that ion con- sorrow The bereaved have the friends Funeral on Saturday afternoon ening Wednesday Jan The members of St Johns Church Choir are doing everything possible to make their At Home this year vance sale a bigger crowd than on the other occasions Lodge- in same tickets already indicates tern me said the old man hastily But a boy might better trust his I elders Going to get a place work he questioned with great ea gerness I should like a place straightforward lor tune Dick Well hardly responded to a How would you a as assistant gardener I am Weston of Omaha There is a Vacancy at my place and are Dick in a aflOtombUon nd if you suit Would you like it Father certainly not to he Hie besides the members and their the price of tickets and ladies members are requested to low and the lard the names in writing of any friend or friends they would like to to miss it Progressive euchre for have invited to the Secretary be- Drizcs I Lodge night starts sham at nine clock Be on You can begin on my class of en- tertainment so high you cant afford j starts sharp at nine hand early Lunch will be served St Johns Church Choi r4t Nome The members of St Johns Church Choir have chosen Wednesday evening Ian 11th as the date for another of member the heir popular At Homes in the Town Hall immediately after the cards after j which the will be cleared for dancing A firstclass pianist from Toronto will furnish the music Re time and the place Newmarket Wednesday Town Hall Handsome prizes will January at pm be given for progressive euchre while music will he furnished for dancing Anyone needing a tonic Clubbing Rates for 1 1 for a fit of the blues will this a Era and Weekly Globe garden if like Mr affably It needs weeding badly and I seem to find a minute even if I had not a crick In my spine whenever bend over aint as young as I to be a act What say Dick Will you take the job be saving your capital and I give ten cents a row and your board and lodging- If youre spry you can clean out five rows between daw ana dark and thatll be fifty cents a i Like it Dicks through his gray eyes I guess- I should like it when would you want me Voice and hands trembled as he the question Immediately Time is very press ing just now was the reply- I I am engaged to Mr until- September faltered Dick He will have to find someone else if go He can hardly do that for what ho pays me arid perhaps not- at all just now at least no one who understands I day all found fc Dick His father had isn him to stay country Its wen not are the best and purest place he was contract in writing I mean u re cure Era and Daily Globe North York only Bra and Toronto Star 250 Era and Toronto News Era and Weekly Mail wont And to say- Dick himself asked Mr impatiently Home Circle Next Wednesday night will be in- of officers Dro Supreme Star leader ft Sup Sec- Fm Daily World did not care for Dicks gray eyes opened wide had always wanted to My honor- he stammered Iberity i gardening- couldnt break my agreement Jacob had matter how it was made My young friend I fear you arc I no learn Hie Here was his reputation that workmen before you said the gentleman now persuasively J Foster and Organizer g j Toronto 1 hesitate as thought of Father would not think so W OBrien will be present and Free to New Sub- He plied Dick his eyes downcast to hide take charge of the ceremony I rfhew weeklies navine in ad- those weedy ro was Owing to the resignation of A a new financial sec- has been elected Each member is urgently requested Brief lets to be present Mr Brand has secured one of Mr their uijmen- Boon made Ill try the garden the mist gathering over them he said Presbyterian Church The new coal furnace in the Pres byterian Church in place of answering well Mr Oliver played the organ with great satisfaction to the congrega tion Sunday The ttaerainent of the Lords Sup per will be administered in the above Church Sabbath at a in ser vice The individual communion cups nil be used for the first time on his occasion Rev of Richmond Hill trill deliver the lecture preparatory to the corn Ion this evening Friends Church Notwithstanding the severe cold of Friday most of the children of the Sunday School assembled at oclock and went for a drive Sha ron On returning they found the groaning with good things eat When supper was over appeared and presented each with a hag of candy orange Mrs class and Miss KUIe class each their by a suitable I Smday will be Student Day rd for morning will iMcCauleys new houses and will occupy it as on Ave as it is finished Mr Hess who made a great suc cess of the Moving Picture Show Dick sold out this week to two of our young men Messrs Bacon and Hughes Settle up your bills and get a fresh start for the new year The Hoard had a meeting at the Secretarys office last night Some tare are not paid yet Costs will he added something red Afterwards I the rise if you work aHH shrewd market xrdener your ml Then you decline I must sir But you dont know how much I would like to accept Thats all very well but Want a This afternoon if you Come l- with just the reputation you have of trust If you before Saturday like said let me know After that it will le late as must have someone ere the week is out Good day Dick looked wistfully after the carriage as it was driven rapidly away For a moment it seemed as then low hind that slump fence and heard word of that talk Here- Dick you jump down and see what can find out about celery growing while Im settling things But Mr You neednt say a word I heard it all and I know you aint sulked or shirked or struck a lick less I wouldnt be here if it wasnt so Go along I tell you Dick went to look at the celery hut returned shortly to hear Mr saying I dont hold up anything against Dick but one thing What- was that asked Dick anxiously Well I did think you might have let me know something about what your father left you and let m your first chance But I shant go back on what I came here for Hes to be depended on Mr Weston from first to last and youre to keep him right here while in the notion Hes been square with me and Ill be square with him a flash Dick realized what the old man wanted and his face lighted as he drew the wallet his hands trembling with emotion This is what father left all there is he said gently hand the wallet to Mr whose eyes regained their beady look as he grasped it He opened it and drew out a folded pa per at which he gazed steadily for some moments then hastily crowded it hack into the wallet and pushed the latter into Dicks hands Ive had the use of that heritage five months and never knew it until today he said huskily as he gath ered up the line and drove hastily away Dick drew the paper forth and hand ed to to Mr Watson who read as follows My son this is your heritage a good name Keep it clean Seize the first worthy opportunity that comes and do not relinquish it ex cept for a better Make your word your bond Be honest industrious true to yourself and all others Have faith in God Success will come John Sterling a W C LUNDY The Ladies Store Newmarkets Hosiery Stock Taking Sale I Big Reductions in all Winter Goods Dont fail to visit this store our January White Goods Sale and pick up the Bargains L WISHING OUR MANY CUSTOMERS A VERY Happy and Prosperous New Year were presented to his patrons last week through a neat and sug gestive household article The rain on Sunday night took about half the snow away job in worked manfully at the garden thai hi friends were discussing him and his prospects with more or advanced less I urn Tired of hugging he once Well it is hot the most desirable job hut it will not have to be again this season Newmarket Markets Jan Fall Wheat per bush 50 S3 Oats per bush I fiO 24 00 20 22 We are dispensing Christmas cheer every day till Christmas Day and we will make it worth your while to do your Christmas shopping with us Profits dispensed with For Spot Cash Buyers Emphatically the best values in town cases to arrive and clear ORANGES ALL AT COST Jumbo Naval Seedless Biggest and best in Town Jumbo Mediterranean sweet 23c Very fine Valcnclas sweet iCte Choice Juicy Lemons New Nuts mired all kinds lb Candles Royal Mixed bright stock lbs for 25c RockCandy Mired lbs for 25c An assortment of Fancy Candy all kinds at cost Chocolates and Creams in fancy boxes Cut prices Wines unferrnented Assorted large bottles bottle I Interest as the season goodnaturedly work gave him no time lor gossip j he been inclined that w amosL r zeal lie was not When big garden he weeded Mr flow had another Butter per Eggs per Potatoes per bag he answered Chickens per Ducks per lb Geese per lb Turkeys per Well say people New Years is i to mate once with lots snow and rfghtdollafH a month hay l and Pit on bun- JJJ M Charles I arkrf money to day night for lunch be The of Wisdom invited 11 are Oh We have that Mr if t of to hire at mat KuTdm crowd attended the ssi After the Holiday are many places new of ill sun Florida Call- v or Mexico will appealto o get from Cold Information licfcets ad from Crard or -i- McDonald itriet iJnien i the fcicent He putting friends I J on aid lr win very quiet wedding place in Church Newmarket high Dee Wth when J Irwin only Mr Andrew a united la marriage to Mr a McDonald of Fall- j ceremony was perform ed by J fcUekler In the rnSmedate bride was away by her was nay blu travell ing velvet hat with willow plumes The happy left on two oclock for Buffalo aad other points he a 1 J A Complete Store dont ever have to pass us by when you are in need of anything we are supposed to tell Block always complete Goods always that are Of the best that are always In your favor as roach condi- let There It a variety of reasons why this should your And of ore reason why you shoo Id pass by If you been way a time to make a well guaran tee youll not be sorry either CO loth more on you than agreed to do for dollars know old flow so do you I I Should think I soul felt some compunction Dicks face more serious and on Friday night the end of month no actu ally fingered an extra quarter lor some minutes alter he had paid the hoy his regular wages his fln- came out of pocket empty and he Bald Hick Youve been 1 week hut I want you up a little earlier than common tomorrow morning All that the boy sleep- lesslyon his bed Finally he arose standing lo ot 1 I 22 10 50 Crockery and Fancy China The best equipped stock In North York at prices as low as and as high as Over one thousand varieties to choose from and at less than city prices Call and inspect our stock Open evenings Phone 5 W HOWARD That may but promised to so I cant have replied Dick do it he would- not get Mich 1 boy so ends it Then he hack to bed and fell asleep lie was Up before Ills employer neX morning and came near as Mr flow was wont to In after years J doing A days breakfast breakfast same pace was kept up till in the forenoon gardener dropped his other hammer decisively He looked at rt Whatever I get in this life will I oonie by was all vouch ten oclock Dick xaled in answer he walk ft In writing urged word hut It Ik in Then If couldnt have Id some way of feathering my a make perquisite- the fi Who rf lad asked a pen- Iked away up Nell and then into your who to part of the Dick wn of old John be left anything Jw it stated replied farmer O I- other Clothes want you to go along with me Wondering Inwardly Dick obeyed both orders and the two were pres- and driving at a rattling pace to yA in With Jake to learn the ward Omaha Just before noon they market gardening got j up to a beautiful estate the bargain and Dicks chomp prising wide parks and flower garden enough to hang on Hot queer no- j dream of A man about Ms garrulous- them Mr drew rein informed Clark an perceive to his Intense farmer oar It was Mr Weston ft would so caller of- two days before What Mr I believe he kind of a was j pleasantly Drive In and let Sterling the anything j what I can do for you Hurling was as as tie day tell you that without driv es long- thatto anyyay Mr with a If be left anything Youve trying to heard it stated replied farmer I coax away and he chuckled at look of the THATS WHAT IS DOING AT I We have 57 of the Latest Novels UgUjrt regular price for regular price for Padded Poets regular for Card Album regular for Knap Shot albums regular for Snap Shot Album regular for 1 rtfrtfDI faces of his two was be- Snap Shot Album regular for Hand Bag regular for Hand Dags regular for Hand Hags regular 160 for Hand Dags regular for box Stationery for t boxes Stationery for bxs Stationery for 1 bxs Stationery for Stationery lor 50c Stationery for 35c I Hand tegular for Tobacco far regular for Tobacco Jar regular for Tobacco Jar regular for J bottle of Perfume for i bottle of Perfume for fi bottles Perfume or 5 bottles of Perfume rcg si for 75o J225 for bottles for 1 boz Stationery for ALL THE ABOVE CHRISTMAS GOODS AND SOONER THAN CARRY THEM FOR ANOTHER YEAR WE WILL SACRI FICE AT ABOVE PRICES FIR8T DRUG STORE NEWMARKET