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COLBORNE, JUNE 25tL, 1903. -- Mrs. Smith of Ottawa is a guest at tko home of Miss McTavish. --Mrs. B. M. Brisbin, of Dundonald, leaves this week for Natrona, Penn , to visit her sou, Dr. Ralston. --Wednesday next, Dominion Day. will be observed as a public holiday and the stores in this place will be closed. --Miss L. Kuttierford returned last week f rom a pleasant visit at the home of her brother who is located in Michigan. --Mrs. Charles Males and her brother, Mr. McDonald, of Avon, N, Y., are guests at the home of her daughter, Mrs. U. A. Yule, ^. --A concert will be giyen by the school and young people of Dundon aid in the hall on June 30th at 8 p. m e all. Ad] d back wheal store, Colborne. Sale:--Good clean buck-Apply to E. D. Card, Wick- --Rev. Mr. Stratton has completed arrangements for his Island Excursion Ang. 1st to 3rd. Remember the date and plan to go. Bills later. --Mr. J. Dodds of the Toronto police force, in company with his wife and family, are spending a short vacation with friends in this section. -- The many friends of Mr. T. A. Sprung, formerly of Castleton will be pleased to learn that he has secured a position on the Oshawa police force. --Major W. W. Brown has been reinstated to the position which he re signed to go to South Africa and is now the second officer iu command of the 3rd Dragoons. Mrs. Dulmage returned from Rochester last week where she had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. F. Harris. She was accompanied by her little grandson. Master Gerald Harris. --On Monday of last week a horse, buggy and harness were stolen from jtr. Wm. Hoskin. of Centrcton Wednesday a man named Brewer arrested at Campbellford with the rig i*his possession. The prisoner was sent to Cobourg for trial and the rig was returned to Mr. Hoskin. Brewci was formerly in Mr. Hoskin's employ --Rev. C. Parker will close his pastorate of the Methodist church of this place on Sunday next, and pects to leave for his new station Norwood the followiug Tuesday. During Mr. Parker's ministry here the church has been rebuilt and enlarged and other improvements have been made. The finances of the church are in a healthy condition and all departments of the work have been well sustained. He the best wishes of a friends. * --Black- -Ptjedt--A quiet wedding took place Tuesday afternoon the 18th ir.st at the home of Mrs. Walter Caughe'l, of Little Current, when her sister Miss Edith Louise Purdy was united in tho holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Robert Bruce Black, of Cast'etonby the Rev. W. J Eceleston iu the presence of the near relatives of the bride. Miss E. Heuning acted as bridesmaid and Mr. W. B. Young as groomsman. The bride looked charming iu her beautiful wedding costume. She, was the recipient of many useful and beautiful presents which attest the high esteem in which she is held by her numerous friends. Mr. and Mrs. Black left that evening by the city of Collingwood for the city of Collingwood for their home in Castleton, amid showers of rice taking with them the best wishes of all for their future success and happin --Wedding Bells--A very qt wedding took place at Wicklow on Wednesday June 24th at the home of --H. Gale, editor Enterprise, is is-uer ot marriage licenses for the county of Northumberland. A special line of muslins worth 15c. 20c. 25e. and 30c. a yd. Clearing at 10c. per. yd. at Scougale Bros. --Another milestone marking the progress of the North West has been put down in the incorporatirn of Regiua as a city. --Geo. A, Booth, who went from Trenton to Ottawa to manage the Capital Exchange, was arrested in Ottawa on Tuesday charged with obtaining 312 lbs. of butter under false pretences from Wm. B. Campbell of Port Hope. --Herbert Stockford, a commercial traveler, aged 29, is at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, suffering from a broken hip, received from walking in s sleep out of a window of the sec-id storey of his residence, 78 Huron reet, Toronto, on Saturday night. --Rev. E. II. Dewart, D. D. died suddenly in Toronto on Wednesday gcd 75 years. He was born in Cavan, Ireland, and came to this ntry when but six years of age resided in the Township of Dum ■, County of Peterboro. i'or over 25 years ho held the positioi, of editor on the Ohristion Guardian, the organ the Methodist denomination. --The Sentinel-Star says that last week 15 prisoners were committed to Cobourg gaol for various i This, we understand, is the largest number committed to the gac week during its history. The list was greatly swoolen by the several horse thieves, forgers and other minor offeuces, including those mitted as vagrants, who generally put in their holidays iu that institution. --Owing to a lack of ministers in the active'work, Belleville North was left by the Stationing committee to be supplied, under the care of Rev. Dr. (Jrothers, phairman of th« district The many friends of the R. . F. B Stratton, in this section wiil be pleased to learn that the Dr. has givei him the charge of that work, and he will commence labors there the Sunday in July. He will continue to reside in his own home on Burton St. west, Belleville. --A despatch from Tweed says that the local train on the C. P. R. for the west, leading here at 5.40 a. m. Monday collided with a lone engine, No, 193, John Watson, driver, coming from Havelock. It seems Watson's orders were to sidetrack at Bullet's siding to let tlie local pass, but Wat took chances to run to Tweed, and n within a mile of the station met local Watsou and the fireman ped and were not hut . The 1 driver stuck to his engine, and tably prevented many lives from g sacrificed by reversing his eu-. The engines were not much aged. The local left here after-ds for Toronto. No person was Timely News of Summer Goods. When the season is hot we all require wearing apparel of a light weight texture for comfort. Your wants in this direction may easily be suited by looking over our assortment of summer goods. The careful dresser prepares beforehand. Perhaps you are now planning to get up something light and cool for the hot days. We can help you in several ways--in quality, style and price. KEEP COOL. It's good advice. We help you to do it here. A splendid showing of all that's desirable in muslins and blouses. The kind that have a cool appearance also feel cool when in wear. A muslin dress or shirt waist out of our stock will help to your summer comfort. Come in and let us show you the goods, White muslin blouses--fine quality Indian lawns fine tucking, hemstitched and fine embroidered work. All Prices 90c to - 3.00 Black Roman satin blouses--made of silky finish material, soft and permanent finish, All the be=t styles of the season. Prices 1.25, 1,35 and - - - 1.50 Fine quality printed lawns in splendid variety 15c tc 2=;cyd. Have Another, Time was when but a small percentage of ladies indulged the luxury of more than one summer hat. Plow different these days. How indicative, too, of the improved times. By the way, what about that hat you have been thinking of ? For the next two weeks we are offering some extra induct ments. Here's a chance to own one at a surprisingly small outlay. I YOUR I CHOICE, Colored print and gingham blouses--a splendid showing in different styles and all prices, 65c to - - 1.25 Fine Prench organdies in dainty colorings 25c, 35c, 45c yd, Black hemstitched stripe and brocaded muslins, stylish patterns and durable color. 15c, 25c, 30c and 35c per yd. Plain white India lawns, organdies and vestings. Ready-to-wear hats, regular 1.00 and . White rustic straw, regular 1.00. White sailor hats, regular 1.00. Colored fancy straws, regular 50c. hurt. Mi r. and Mr tighter G. tge to Mr r. and Mn v. A. M. Winter when the G. Wait only son ( P. G. Wait of Wicklow r was performed by t) win. Tho bride wove Joli Every trimmed haic in stock goes on sale at exactly cost price. To clear out our entire stock of rain coats we are marking them down to the price we can get for them regardless of the cost or worth of the garments. Here you have an aggregation of values that excels anything we have ever offered before. Grey craven ette rain coats f length, regular 8.00, clearing at - - - - 5,50 Fawn and grey cravenette rain coats f length,regular 6.oo, clearing at - - - - 4.25 Fawn cravenette rain co ats.full length,regular 8.oo,clear-ing at - - - - - 5.50 Navy rubber cloth coats, full length, regular 6,00. Clearing at - ... . 4.00 Navy rubber cloth coats, full length, regular 4.00, clearing at , t. - - - - 2.75 Navy rubber cloth coats, full length, regular 3.50, clearing at - - - . 2,00 Special sale of Muslins. For the next two weeks we wiii s Fi ne printed French batiste that are go< is a splendid opportunity to buy sr.ast regular price, SPECIAL SALE PRICE- >pecial line of muslins at a fraction of the regular price, ues at 15c, 20c, 25c, 30c per yard all go in this lot. This goods at half and in some cases less than half of the ud Of 11 rried oadcl The bridesmaid Miss Bessie Winter, sister of the bride woro a pretty dress of white crepon and carried jrink roses. The groom was supported by Mr. M. H. Winter, brother of the bride. The grooms gift to the bride was a very handsome artists oil and water color outfit. A pearl and turquois ring to the bridesmaid and gold pin to the gromsman. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and costly presents, showing that she is held in very high esteem. Immediately after the ceremony they left for a short trip to western points. CANNOT DO WITHOUT IT. Once Dr. Chase's Ointment becomes known, it is indispensable in the home because of the scores of ways in which it can be used. While this ointment is best known as a positive cure for eczema, salt rheum, itching piles, and the most torturing diseases of the skin, it is also unapproached as a treatment for chafed irritated skin, pimples, blackheads, poisoned skin, scalds, burns and sorea of every description. Under the amended regulation promotion examinations in th Schools are conducted by the t • The followiug is the result o promotion examinations in the borne High School for the term ing June 30th 1903. The re standing of the students is givi )lniv Button................ | Bessie McLean..................£ E. W. Broomfield................i Form I to Form II. Arthur Korke.................. .A Allen Snetsinger.................( Wallace McGlennou..............( Reginald Roberts.................( Jas Bradd.......................I Maude Tuck.....................f Jas. Cochrane....................£ Roy Tuck.......................£ Harold Morrow..................£ Harry Philps....................£ Laura Roney....................£ Emma Cox......................£ Ada Warren.....................£ W. Bellamy B. A. Principal Geo. G. McEwen M. A. Assistant 10 CENTS PER YARD. SCOUGALE BROS., COLBORNE, - ONTARIO. Harvesting Machinery The undersigned have in stock a full line of harvesting machinery which they are offering at lowtst prices and on most favorable terms. These machines are the best that money can buy. Get our rates on BINDER TWINE t cannot be beaten in price or quality. Machinery, etc., can be seen at the premises of Dr. J. E. Alyea, Percy street. J.E. ALYEA, - - Colborne, S. H. SCRIPTURE, Onterio. We are still trying to run off the balance of our SHOES at a price. A good line of men'sand boy's heavy boots, also^women's and girl's every day shoes. We have still a fair assortment of ALL PAPER ! If you need anything in that line do not wait too long. Specials. Strawberries, Pineapples and all kinds of fruit In season. We are handling Nasmith's bread. A new sine of toilet sets and dinner wear just in. Peterboro tenderloin find sausage in every Tuesday. S. D COLBORNE, ONTARIO.