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The scholars of form 2 in our pub- lic school decided some days ago to hold Friday afternoon concerts in' their room, and elected emcers for1 the management of the same. For} president five cannldates entered the ‘ contest, among whom was Master Kendall Mitchell, the ten year old son of Banker Mitchell, whose papa- larity and clever politicianzlike can- v’ss placed him at the head of the poll with a vote almost double that of his closest competitor. A speech. being demanded, the successful cam; didate manfnlly stepped to the front 3 and gracefully delivered himself with i ‘auks to his friends for the honor ; “erred Upon him. Some day this youthful president, whose bent of ' mind is markedly towrads politician, or soldier, may be called upon to re- spond on an occasion of more importo aloe than that on which he made his deal-day maiden speech. To lies “Bellamy fel the honor ofthe “of Vice-pr; est. A _ â€"--.‘. l invitiiiwi by the Official Board to remain rhw third year. Some time ago Mr. V. ilSOll proposed to the Jun- ior League that he would give a prize to the member who gave him the best synopsis of his Sabbath morning sermons for three months. There were a number of competitors, two of whom, Misses Ella Barnhouse and Myrtze Thurston. were awarded prizesâ€"beautifully bound Bibles-â€" their work being judged by the pastor equal in merit. This commendable practice persevered in by our young people would tend to develop the mental powere and restore the some- what lost art of “sermon testing” eo eXpertly done by our anceetore as )lluetrnted bu.“ Elepeth McFadden ” in the “ Bonny Brier Bush.” servirws larly vi. the min and Mr 87 years. The. f Saturday, when hid alongside h Orange Valley 0' was held at the Rev. L. W. The! “V. J. b. I. “'ilson, the esteemed pastor of the Methodist congregation here. has iweu given an unanimous Rev at t 8 II) but. abom twelve years ago FLESH he ahnrt [he [I ERT ON n Alex took : last there at the home 2x. Stewart, of the late ripe age of Mrs. Grier, of Priceville, was the 1guest of Mrs. J. A. Boyd a few days last. week. Rev. J. S. I. Wilson. Mrs. W. A. Armstrong sud Mrs. W. H. Thurston were dslsgstes st the League Con- vention st Dundslk on Tuesdsy of last week. ,1. ' .‘ Miss Christina. Richardson is spend- ing a. week with friends in Owen Sound., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duncan, of Assinsbois. visited the latter’s sister, Mrs. J. A. Boyd, last week. Rev. Ivison Wilson and M. K. Richnrdson, M. P., were spenkere at. the nnnivereary entertainment. at Salem church, Proton, on Mondny evening of last week. Emerson Bellemy is now in the Flesherton Advance ofice taking his initiatory lessons in the art ofprint- ing. A fine sacred concert is to be given in the Methodist church here on Fri- day evening this week. The program is being supplied by the Joy sisters. who are to be assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard. of this place. and Rev. C. L. McIrvine. of Monticello, who is a very entertaining elocution- ist.. A crowded house and good time is anticipated. . Mrs. (Rem) L. W. Thom held her first post-nuptial reception at the manse on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. and was assisted by Mrs. W. W. Trimble. Mrs. T. J. Sheppard. Mrs. J as. Blackburn. Miss Allie Joy, Miss Mary Neil and Miss Ida Irwin. Mr. Deagle is giving our village a very satisfactory electric light ser- vice. The line are light put in posi- tion last week illuminates the village Square splendidly. The Munshaw House. formerly lighted with acety- lene gas. has, instead. had over fifty electric lights installed, which, with handsome electroliers and globes, give the place a brilliant and attraco tive appearance. Host of tle busi» ness places and offices have the new light in, and the dwelling houses are now receiving Mr. Deagle’s attention. Rev. Mr. Wilson dealt with mis‘ sions in the North-west and New Ontario on Sabbath morning last, illustrating his subject with a large map. Special cantributions are asked for next Sabbath in behalf of the special mission. Mr. Jacob Thompson lost a fine horse last. week. The animal was discovered to have glanders and was shot. The League of the Methodist church, Markdale, is to pay their sister society here a visit this Mon. day evening. After a short program refreshments will be served, and a good time is expected. Mr. John Cornish. of ansden. Assn... is visiting the parental home. His old neighbors and friends are pleased to have him with them for a short time. It is now a year since he left here to make his home in the West, and from all reports has not regretted it. Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Stevens, of Mrs. Wright, of â€", is the guest Msrkdslo. were in town on Friday of Mrs. A. 80310. last calling on friends The infsnt child of Mr. Thos. Kirby Mr. Gear 9 Schram is very serious- ly ill with fa (hippo. If eny reader of THE CHRONICLE knows where Martin Dannie they will confers great favor on him to tell him that Mrs. John Delaney, of the post ofice here, has good news for him. Messrs. Andrew and George Boyd, of Mt. Forest. are visiting their brothers, J. A. and W. 1.. here, this week. Mrs. Firth is spending t few duyo with Mr. James and family 3t Price- ville. Dick Davis. Alf. Staples and Will Banks were all out from town to the old homes on Sunday. We won’t vouch for the letter getting back that night, as reports say he took in the church opening in Artemesin. cue, are much enjoyed in thipfi locali- ty, and the general verdict is-â€"“ His head is level and his wits are ulive.” Mr. J. McLellend. of Win-ton. formerly wnth F. G. Keretedt, in spending a few days with friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. John Love, of Lauri- ston, were down to the latter’s old home on Sunday, and she sang a solo at the afternoon service that shows her power of song to be sweeter than ever. It was well done. Mr. Acheson. of Manitoba. is spending a. few days with the Tim- xpins family. The sayings and remarks of ‘.‘ The Men on the Street,” in THE Canom- Keep a drumming at your sleepy town fathers. Mr. Editor. You’ll surely rouse them yet from their Rip Van Winkle sleep. and if you succeed send them over to take a lesson from our progressive burg in its street lighting. sidewalk cleaning, etc., etc. Our leading soloist. Miss Mary Glencross, left on Thursday last for Toronto. \Ve miss her in Zion; but. when winds whiSper soft and blos- some blow, she will return to remain. Mrs. Derby, Sr., and Master Albert Hipsley, from Hampden. called on Mr. and Mrs. Gadd on their way to visit at Robt. Henry’s, Egremont, on Saturday last. Mrs. \Vm. Marshall called on Mrs. Gadd one day last. week. A reeve may be all 0. K. in his place as a reeve, but not in the bush when he takes a basswood stick to the mill for white ash and only finds out his mistake when his whiflletrees and neckyoke are made. Roht. Petty has purchased the property known as the Little proper- ty from Win. Pettigrew and intends to move out soon. While we are sorry to lose our neighbor, Will Clark, who is going to Durham, we welcome the new one to our midst. Miss Mary Wallace was the guest. of Mrs. D. Allan one day last week. Mrs. Hunter. Egremont, was the guest at \Vill Clark’s on Saturday. Mr. John McCalmon had a valuable cow die on Friday. Mrs, 'l‘inkum, her daughter and son-in-law. from Doruoch, were the guests of Wm. Bryans a couple of days last. week Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Reed, of Pais- ley, are over to see their little grand- child. Mary Essel Edwards, and to visit other relatives here and at Markdale. The wee lassie is a bright one. Miss Bee \Vhittaker left for Cale- don on Tuesday morning after spend- ing ten days visiting grandpa. and grandma Edwards. She is their eld- est grandchild, and is to figure in a very interesting event the following week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David MacFarlane, with whom she has lived the past six years. We’ll report particulars next week. Miss Maggie Derby was the guest of Mrs. R. J. Eden one day last week. Mrs. Art Clark visited Varnev friends one day last week. Little Elsie McCalmon is again sufiering from at severe attack of rheumatism. Mr. and Mrs. Dickson, from Glen. mien, were the guests of Mrs. Allan on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. McAlister were the guests of Wm. Lauder one day this week. Wm. McCelmon had a successful wood bee last week. Mrs. 'l‘om Blair was taken very suddenly ill lagt Thursday evening. and has not recovered her old vigor or activity yet. She has won a warm place in the goodwill of the neighbors during the few montlm she has lived amongst us. hence all unite in wish- ing her a Speedy recovery. Mrs. Young and her brother. Mr. Herb. Napper, of Uargill, are over on a. visit to the Hunt and Reed families. Sam Edwards sold his farm last; week to Mr. Thos. Greenwood, of Edge Hill, for $1250. Tom has se- cured a good farm at a bargain. He is now landowner of 300 acres. ~â€"----oâ€"-. 0.9 TRAVERSTON ORCHARD VARNEY. ‘0.0 The infant child of Mr. Thor. Kirby hes o bed nttnck of Bronchitis. By the prompt nttention of Dr. Brown it is expected to recover. Miss Mary Nul is home n. present on account of the illneu of her brather in~law. Mr. Schrun. The Furor Sociel given by the Ep- worth League wee a decided success. Mr. and Mrs. N. Cal-mount. of Nor- manby. were the' guests Sunduy of Mr. and Mrs. '1‘. Kirby. Mr. J. C. 110st hss left the hotel and taken up his residence in one of Mrs. Finder’s houses. Mr. and Mrs. R. Nelson, of Nor- manby, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Bogle Sunday lest. Mr. Tuek end daughter, Miss Meg- gie, of Mt. Forest, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Tuck on Saturday lent. Quite a number of our citizens bays the grip. We are sorry to learn that Mrs. John Pettigrsw has a. serious attack of rheumatism. 'Rofit. Lindsay is o. hustler. He has been hauling stones to Durham for some time. Miss Maggie Cufi is home for a vis- it but will return to Uxbridge in the Spring. Miss M. Torry returned from Mark- dale where she has been visiting for some time. Two of her cousins came down with her and are enjoying themselves in the vicinity. We are pleased to see Walter Ba- iley doing so nicely after an Operation performed by Dre. Gun and Burt. Mr. Wm Legéte has gone to Flesh- erton for a time. Wonder what at- traction there is out there for Bill? Miss Maggie Alexander visited Mrs. H. W. Hunt part of last week. Mr. John Richardson has gone on a visit to Paisley. A sleich load of boys and girls with vary wide mouths and strong lungs passed through our peaceful burg Sunday last. Mr. Christopher Reay has purchas ed the Summon farm from Mr. R Brunt. It’s a wise move {or Chris Mr Robt. Fitzsimmons has gone to the West. Geo. Legato and Ed. Fitsimmons returned from the lower settlements where they Spent part of the winter. One thing; is cer‘tai1,â€"~ E A yer’ s H3i1 " v'igor main-s ;; the hair grow. fhis is 1; because it is :. hcir food. {:1 It feeds the hair and the E hairgro‘vs. that 5:1; there E is to it. It Stops failing 3, of the hair, too, and 211- E ways restores co! 01 to gray hair. E If your dtnggirxt (“‘“t'flt F’lupl’ you, lend us one duliur and u.) vs :;5 arrears you a bottle. Be 8111'0â€" 21;..1 pin: it" 111?)": of your near-Mt ”xvm‘vu (Jim. Adda-«n, J. V. .-\ Y1." ‘ " . “KAT” H. .‘u”. “1. “I had a very severe sickness that took (if all my 1.- 1J1. l pur- chased a bottle of Ayer's Hair Vigor and it brought all my hair back 3gajn.’: My ‘Hair Please Remember the Stand. In J. M. Hunter’s New Block. Nearly Opposite McKinnon’s Implement Shop. Just a Few Fall Suits, Overcoats arm 11 that must be sold at exactly what they cost not permit of prices. THEY NEVER COME BACK ing ecause our clothing is worthy of it, beca who can speak a good word for its perfect fitting, good quality and up-todate-style. 235 NEW SUITS JUST OPENED UP We have just opened out 235 new suits of the latest designs and for dressy suits they cannot be beat. Prices [from $5.00 to $14.00, W". D. Quinn, hiarseilles, 111. 81.00 a bottle. Ml d ogglsts. VICKERS. The formula for a successful patent medicine is 10 per. cent. water and drugs and 90 per cent. advertising. Clothing is not patent medicine. It must be 100 per cent. Clothing. Good advertising of inferior cloth- ing brings a goodly number of first time purchasers. KEEPS EVERYTHING A MAN WEARS. Speeds best being plainly told and a single plain rule is sufiicient for plain dealing. The secret of our success in getting new business and retaining it is the tact that we always advertise the goods we have and sell as advertised. JORDAN 6: BURNETT It is rather difficult to get enough to supply the market. We have secured a few more pkgs. 50 lb. Sarnia excellent quality at $2.50 ALL KINDS of business deals negoti ated quietly and carefully. 22 years experience. " Always prompt. never neglngent.” Debts Collected, no charge if no money made. Lock Drawer 28. HANOVER, ONT, Money to Loan at very low rates. The First Chance to Buy: The Malcolm Cameron 100 acres Hanover Conveyancer The T. O_.__Stewaxjt Farm, l_ot 11;, H. I'LMiller . . . 100 Acres in Bentmck, i n excellent state of cultivatiuu, grand buildings and fences, gum] mil. school and church close at hand. Post uflice ull the farm. Owner getting up in years and buuud to sell. AN HONEST TALE above Durham «m (iarafraxa Road. con. ‘3. \V. (i. R.. Bentiuck. 100 acres with about 30 cleared, frame house and other buildings. Said to have a lot of fine hardwuud timber. OFFERS FOR NOTHING out 235 new suits of the latest designs and for pt be beat. Prices [from $5.00 to $14.00, Overcoats and Roofers for Boys and Men actlv what they cost at the mill. Space will Our Specials This Week Are H. H. MILLER 2 Bottles English Pickles for ...... 2 Bottle-z Mgnzilla Olives ......... 3 Guns Corn ...................... 3 Guns Peas ...................... 2 Cuba 'l‘ountoes Next Door to Mockler’s. Phone [1. THE FISH. Single or doubleâ€"4mm. strong. durable. econ- omical. “'ill not sag or got rivkvty. Fitted with self-acting latches. wlm-h 0mm either way. A child can open or elm-(.- in a strong windâ€"no surface to resist. Bml, farm made. Usel’age Fencesand Poultry Net! n3. The PageWire Pence Co..Lim1ted ,Walkervmo. Ont. Montreal, P.Q., and St. John. EB. 10 Pumps 01' all Kinds. SHOP open every afternoon. W. D. CONNOR NEW PUMPS AND Rumms. DRILL CURB. RIB-CURB, d: PRESSQURB All REPAIRING promptly and prop- erly attended to. Page Metal Gateq Pumps. ALL WORK GUARANTEED at “Live and Galvanized and Iron Pipâ€" ing; Brass, Brass Lined and Iron Cylinders. BEG LEAVE T0 IXI‘YDRM MY CUS- I‘OMERS and the public in general flat I am prepared to furnish WELLS. Allard»; takch at u... 01d sm- near McGowan'o Mill win be promptly“ tended to. let live” Pawns. Pumps from $2 upward. kW. 0. CONNOR. Manufacturer of And Dealer in â€" GEORGE WHZTMOBE. 25c. 25c. and 61.00 25c.