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VO L U ‘»I )H L11 D03; ir11i\ VOL I ‘ mfl'fl m PROD £1 and l’ \VELS ex OCK- ta we“ R001 1'0 \V ) LOCAL NE ‘WS. 1 at X ce.-â€"All accounts must be 3' Uzi-.511 or New on or before SE, 1537, after that date, a will be placed in other H. Parker, Drug-gist, Dur- \1 1‘. kix U. a on Erma) n by many l1! )( ' 'fill’l If. m vterian 1001's the next; mess oi the Elld82l¥’Cl'. Izmter will be successâ€" ;m él'tesieui well and ply rewarded for his perseverence. 63/811111 arm “lanes dandy u H m, and ‘ Instit led ye: advercisemoment m unable to get; even Mr. ’iaznuge, of The l the chair and the [it throughout. The .1 112 men: as a ham he prevention of mars and. dandruff. an Sunday School held in the town ictay evening; last: ulu it een Hotel is adâ€" st Public Auctxou (5th. 1:597. See ad. 101' L0 Ayer’s flair Vi at Mockler’s, see u tune meetings y estelday, buLh 1;; DUI 11me 6 Vt‘hll) 1'11 (3,1! ououcesj the e hull was W e 211‘ Rough some went, wrong .116. the ex- une augurs blers. glveu and went, drill The broom g drills and given with l‘huugh un- Keep the eztlthy, and weak. faded :81", Upper progressive st- business ug country, e commun- of'neatuess eat trouble lucucion of 3L1 red M 1' Cid antlers the Rink mg next puzBs in a bills. nl 801116 Lion to Christ- Dunne IS C16 \1 al‘y COH- \V ‘cl S told U C e vvv‘vu 0' .13.." A MEETING was held in theReading {Room of leO Public Library on Wed- guesdzâ€"iy evening, the 13th inst, for l the purpose of organizing a Horticul- turul Society, Mr. W. Gorsline as organizer. The following oliicers were elected for the ensuing year :â€" President, (3: Firth; mt Vice President, G. McKechnie; Fi [Second VicePres., 1%.. M‘acF-arlane Sr. 3 Direotors, InspectorUamp-bel-ll; MeSSrs l TllOS. Brown, U. L. Grant, George ’ Binnie, Ur. Gun. Jas. Burt, David Jackson, H. Parker and Mrs. and Mrs. Mockler. The following appointments were made by the Society:â€" Treasurer, J. Kelly. Secretary, Win. Gorsline. Auditors, Eilessrs. 'l‘hos. Allan and R. MacFarlane. Jr. The Secretary was authorized to W1 its to different seed companies for terms to Horticultural Societies. The next meeting will be held on tiidav t 10 29th inst. brought home with him the first prize Cook for his own breeding pens. This is Tom’s first year to exhibit and when he heardof his success the town was hardly b'g enough to hold him, Mr. Chas. Leuveus and Diu'Holt, were also in attendance ab- the Show and pro» nounee it: a huge affair. ‘Over one At the annual school meeting her Mr. George Pritehard was re-eleeced school trustee for another term. This makes the» third time that; ML. Prin- churd has been elected in succession. exhibition. Kihner. Honorary Dilectors, Mrs. Mackenzie, Mrs. .‘xlcfizw, Mrs. N. McKechnie, Mrs. (D1,) Jamicson, Mrs, Elvidga Miss Gih‘av is at her post. again with a fail attendance 0f.pupiis.-' Mr. Clark, of Chatsworth, after Spending Xmas and New Year’s with his daughter; Mrs. Pritchard, has re- turned to his home again. The annual Sunday school tea- meeting was held in the Wesley church on the 13th inst, .when an interestingprogramme was rendered. The church was comfortab’y . filled and the little folks filled their part of the bill most admira-blyf Great credit; is due to Miss Giiruy'for' the excellent manner in which they were trained for the occasion, \VE- are pleased to .leai‘fl' "that Mr. Thomas Brown f of this town Aves a successful exhibitor at the Ontario poultrysiiow in Guelph last week, liaving'bagged firs: and second prizes on two exhibits of Black Java Cocii‘erels. He afterwards.dispose of the birds at a high figure. He brought home with him the first prize Cook for his own breeding “ \VHAT shall I do with my boys and girls in order to fit them to earn an honest living is a question asked bv many a, fond parent of the present day ant; the answer seems to be a difficult one ? "he medical. legal and all the other professions seen: to be crowded and only a, few rise above a. position of mediocrity. Honesty and indus- try are essential elements in the training of the chiid, and these, fired with an ambition to be the best of the profession, caliing or trade en- gaged in, will place the boys and girls '11 a position to do for themselves. The lower walks of life are crowded. There is plenty of room at the top but it requires an effort to get there. Miss M. Gilray and JESS 8:. es; mt, of Epping, were here to illicit-J the tea meeting. ' ° The world-wide reputation .“of Ayer’s Hair Vigor, is due to its healthy action on the hair and scalp. This incomparable preparation re- smi‘es the original color to gray and faded heirnand imparts the gloss and freshness so much desired by all classes of people. THE preliminary investigazicxfi of the Melancthon allegeé incendiaries has been postponed untii Monday next. New develOpments are coming to light, and the case premises to be one of peculiar interest. 19. con 1. Be ntinck are navertised to be soid bv Auction on Saturday Jan. 23:11 at 1, P. \1. See posters. Certain goods and chattels, the property of Mr. Henry Hal} of lot. housan ul\'u.. u ‘M-“- VANDELEUR. huge affair. 'Over one irds were entered {or DURHAB‘L ON'E‘L. JANUARY BE 1897 \Vlien you call at 1l1e post-offieel 101' your mail, says :1 satirical post- oi'fice employee, and the clerk hands it out, ask him if that is all. If you ask him fo11 our mail and he tells 2you there is none. tell h1n1 there "01151'l1t to be, then go home and send! ' 111 1 rest of 11 e family aiound at. difhi l h fe1ent times du1i11<r the day Don’t brings; 31 0111 mail to the ofiice until 5, the mail closes, then sail into the iclerkfor not opening the mail-bag and. putting the letter. in. When §you want a. stamp on your letter tell ltlie clerk to put it an; if. he dont like lick 1im. In case you put it on i1’o11iself,soal~: it in your month long enouu'h to re move the mac: lage; itl 'will then stick until (311 . Be su1e tol .ask the elerl; tc. oiedit you with a; stamp; if he has any 91060131111131121151111l ‘about him he will do it. If _1 on l"1.‘{,. la box stand and #11 mm on it 1111115 1111:} 'clerk hands you out your mail. ,,§lt will make him feel good eSpe-c 3a.;cl lif he is waiting on some one virus. l MARRIED. . Matthewsâ€"Scbeukâ€"â€"At Holstein in the Presbytelian Manse, by Rev. J. M. Milfer, on Wednesday Jan. 13th. Mr. R. J. Matthews, to Miss M. Schenk, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schenk, both of A11 adjournment; to meet at; the call of the President was then carried. Died-~11} Buffalo, am the 19th inst. Isabella McMeekin‘ beloved Wife of Mr. Herbert; Ash, of Buffalo, and daughter of Mr.- and 3.11‘S.James McMeekin, of Egremont, aged 30 years 6 days. Thos. McFadden was elected President, Thos. McComb, V we President, and Wm. Gorsline, Jec. Much enthusiasm was manifested during the proceedings; at very pleasant afternom) was fully occupied and all seemed to enjoy the meeting); once more for the interchange of ideaS.â€"â€"Com. 011 the, 15111 inst. the Annual Meet- ing of the P. of I. of South Grey was held 111 Calders Hail, Durham. ‘The diiferent 1111111icipz1li'ties were repre- sented. Both the President, who had served for some two years, and the Secretary after a te'1'111of five years, intimated a. desire to be relieved from oifice,pleadi11tr 1211114111- ity an) louge 41 to perform the duties devolving upon them. Many ex- pressed regret at dispensing with the services of Such efficient and faithful officers, and to both were given ,for past Services, 'hear‘ty votes of thanks. ' Several questions of great moment} to the order, were discussed, all t:11'i11g a lively i11te11; st therein, and 1111111yexp1'essi11g their sentiments forcibly. Mr. Geo. Pollock, of con. 2., Egre- mont, passed to his long home last Sunday week. He was off work only a short time. He ‘was a very quiet inoffensive man, of Irish origin, be- ing son of Mr. Geo. Pollock from near Londonderry. For many years he. carried the mail between Holstein and Murdoch. He leaves a Widow and several children all grown up. As Mr Wm. Brown and two of his! the you children were returning- home lastgsense of Saturday evening he was run into by} others no a. young -McVain, who with others. The M was driving furiously. Mr. Brownj furi‘iishee and children were thrown om. andia charm 'the buggy smashed but fortunately E of the no lives were lose. Such careless: duets an conduct should not- go unpunished. and hig The repairing of the buggy is not occasion. sulficient penalty. Had it not been for: The so Providential intervention, we might have had three deaths to record. A series of revival meetings com- menced in the Baptist church here on Monday evening last, and will con- tinue for some time. Everyone is welcome. Mr: “’m. Fender Look unto himself a partner the week before last in the person of Miss Walton from near \Valkelton Success to V011 \lr. Pender in 30111 matrimonal venteur _ Mr. Thos. Oxchald. of con. 2, Egremont, who was so seriously ill two weeks ago is improving and we hope will soon be quite well. He had inflammation of the lungs but was carefully treated by Dr. Brown. «rremont. 14 IL P. OF I. MEETING. ORCHARDVILLE. +--0 ‘9. 6â€"- my Jan. to Miss late Mr. both of “is ti<ing, job work and subscriptiun to the Gndnf $96 are payableto me.. To each cf the p:~u'ties concerned a notice to this etfcci. has bnen seat, but as yet alarge duh «mt, remains unpaid. A prompt remit- [.-1.:("" is I'eqnes‘ed or the accounts must mega :1}! be placed in the hands of a .5 Nut 3 19' Cu) " Mr. John L. Mackenzie who has been in the Drug business in Stoufi- ville for the past two years, was banqueted by 'a large number of citizens at a farewell dinner at the Queen’s Hotel on the 12th inst. A. large number from Clarernont, Altona and Ballantrae were present. Fully fifty of the citizens, including all the leading: men of the town were there. From the Chat-sword} News we learn that Mr. and Mrs. Crowther Spent New Years’ With Rev. J. \V. and Mrs. Churchill of ’wsemont. Mrs. C. is a daughter of Mr. Afjoe of town. as a fellow-citizen, and wished him God-Speed in his searches for riches in the \\ est, Mr. Mackenzie leaves the end of this week for Rat Pertage. â€"â€"â€"Toront0 Mail. Mr. Mackenzie is 21 D111 ham boy and hisf1iends he1e vill be pleased to learn of his popularity elsewhere. Miss Mary Hutton, of Durham, who has been teaching at Cape ‘hin for the past: two years, left; on Satur- day to attend the Owen Sound Collegiate Iusdtute. sense of reverence, and trust 1113* others may iearn of them. The Mt. Forest. Presbyterian Choir furl‘lished the music that gave such a charm to the literary portion of the program. l‘he Choruses, duets and solos were in good taste, and highly appropriate for the occasion. ' The Speakerg were ‘ Mr. Camphell, 1113pector of Schools in Sourhdrey, who took ‘for his subject “Some awful things to be.” Mr. A-‘chragm' Miss Sarah Macdoug'zvll. ‘of Jiinc dine, ' is a. guest; at; Mr. 'C. M dougall’s.‘ ‘ Miss Orchard attended Miss Shmp’ 8 Vs adding on Mouda} last and is now spendin0 a few days “ith friends in Eglemont. Speeches and songs were. indulged in until'l‘Z o’clock. All spoke in the the highest; praise of Mr. Mackenzie Mrs. ' Archie L‘, 'McKenzie, 0‘ Buffalo, who has been Visiting [riends here for some time returned home this morning. â€" ‘ M1. \V. R. Rm11bough,f01t\ 191113 a 1eside11t of D111hz1111, 110w nf'l‘monto has been visiting {11611113 in 101111 for the pass few days. Irequentiy seen at such gatherings are in themselves sufficient to im- press a stranger favorably with the people “of Holstein. KY9, commend the yo-urz'lg peopie for their high The tea- meetinw in the Presbyter- ian church Hoisteln on Mondav evening; last. “as quite a success notwithstandin;1 the unfavo111bie conuition of the weather F10 0111 what we saw 11nd hea1d we cannot fmhears sayinrrawmd or two about the church and people Inte1111111v, and we p1esun1e exte1nallv too. the church is a model of neetness and shows an a1tistic anpearance. seldom found outside of 0111‘ cities 01‘ huge towns. ‘he audience 1 as, we be- lieve, Without exception the most. attentive we ever met in such :1 gath ring. The absence of candv throwing and other conduct so frequent]; seen at such gatherings The chair was occupied by the paStor, - Miss l‘xiaggie' Maodonald returne from Toronto on "l‘hursday. _ Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Park. of Moun \VBBK. =;-;:I;;m.~, Dec. 3:0.th .1896 LL ACCOUNTS FOR ADVEA TA {E 5:0 TRUE HOL§TEIN TEAâ€"BIEE'I‘INGâ€" PURE Irma W. J. MITCHELL. of Mount town last; M a. {{1' - Calder Block. 1111011 3011 0011181 ' 111 11811 to see that 60 flanndet‘tc. The quality and 1101011t of it has su1p1ised most 13801116 as it Will 3011. $4.50 all woolblankets for $3 31-00 . “ “ for $3 34.50 H “ for 55.3 32.510 “ H rm. 2» 0111 1111111168 1116 Cheap at the p11cegt1e1/ 1110 111111111611 :18 thev 11610 boneht at 5 1101 cent. 011 11111111111. ctu1e1s {11063 but that don’t 11:11’561 their have to 9:0 Stifl too Emmy over.- ooats but by con timmlly hammiering at them they. are going. Lines are go ting“ broken in sizes now, but if we have yOur size you can secure 21:,b211‘g‘aill that is a bar; grzx111. pier they Win 311119“. “76 have aiégog'ether 4660 many Winter gomés on hand amd they are not. going to appear in our stock bgok if We can help OLYSGIVQS. in furs, ovemaat-S and Eg’ianke S Our we’re weefifing Out any ‘ odd 1115-193 of goods at what prises simuid be an induseme EH: t0 yam t4) $23}; 3 a 100k 33; them aEEyElO‘W. . geods 151 ail lines at ridiculously 1- W prices. “’6 are taking stack ulese (Essays and Pu uffs that were "’ .>.n A-v~-4m. ~_ ...........A aps thafi were $3.00 0r £K (4 6‘ ‘6 H £6 ~Cash and One Price. H “ $£ %‘%%% $9 for $7.50 for $6.50 for $6.00 for Lower To wn. {01' 0‘] ‘0 09 ’31.! file $313 '3‘ G (Sufi-CO' 0000 ~ V o 50