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p-- A} Nd y-at- Law, gaint. Notary Public, &c. Om; eMiilan's Bloek, Brock strect, non { . Dis hd ; tters containing money, when ad- ' this Office, pre-paid add regester: . at oul yisk. ti ¥ : meofred Hy Notparell, c rding to the space they ac-- "flock, Over si A foo aie) Nh Be i pd 00 ~ AND GENERAL ADVERTISER. VOL. XVI, NO. 11.{ il SE ~ PORT PERRY, PROVINCE OF ONTARIO, ' CHURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1874. a th WHOLE NO. 840 Tih On rio Obseruer. £ wemELY ar RRY, ' MORNING, BY b BAIRD & PARSONS. TERMS.--$1 per annum, if in ad- vance ; if not $1.50 will be 3 subscription taken for less than six months; and no per discontinued until all arrears are po gg RATES OF ADVERTISING. For each line, first insertion ........$0 08 Subsequent insertions, per line .. 0 02 Cards, under 6 lines, per annum... . 5 00 cupy. Adver d for li without specific instructons, willbe inserted until fordid and charged aiccodingly. No advertisment will be taken out until paid for A liberal discount allowed to Merchants and others who advertise by the year or | alfdyesr, t wl r These terms will in all cases be strictly adhered to. . Job Department. ui iphimpléts, Hand Bills, Posters, Pro- grammes, Bill, , Blank Forms, Receipt Books, Checks, Books, Circulars, Business Cards, Ball Cards, &c., of every styler and color, executed promptly and at lower rates than any other establishment in the County. 1 suf'? Parties from a distance getting hand Diffs, &e. printed can have them done to take wome with them. 3, BAIRD. Ld _Brsteglons RS, JONES & MALLORY, Physicians, D Surgeatis and Accoucheurs, i a AVS. Port Perry. Office, over Allison's Drug Store, Queen-st. ®. JONES, M. D., CORONER, FA, E. MALLORY, County Ontario. M.D, C0 BRATHWAITE, port Perry. R'». WARE, Coronor for the County of Ontario, 'Puysician, Surgeon and Ac- coucheur, Prince Albert. PHILP, M. D,, late of Newburg, Ont., AUCTIONEER, "Professional Sarvs. | TT NOW FOR FIRST CLASS CHAS. THORN, V8. ME of the Veterinary Institute,' Chicago, Ill. Gold Medalist for the best examination on Horse Practice. Author of a First Prizo Essay on Shoeing. Gradu-, ated Sept. 16, 1867. 'Dr. Thorn begs to announce that. he taken up his residence at Port Perry, and is, flow Drops eo treat all cases entrusted to his care in the most skillful and scientific manner. All orders left at the Medical Hall of Mt Allfson, will receive prompt attention. p&5~ The Veterinary Stables may be found on Lilly street, opposite Cossitt's Factory. Port Perry, Oct. 28, 1873. HENRY GRIST, PATENT BOLICTPOR 'AND DRAUCHTSMEN, OTTAWA, CANADA, Transacts business with the Patent Office and other dep nts of the Gov t Copyrights and the Registration Marks and Designs procured. Drawings, Specifications, and other Documents neces - sary to secure Patents of Invention, prepared on receipt of the model of the Invention. ing of Trade "auctioneers. i W. M. WILLCOX, FOR THE COUNTY OF ,ONTARIO. AND TOWNSMIPS OF MARPOEA & CARTWRIGHT, EGS to thank his many friends and the public generally, for the liberal patron- age bestowed upon him for the past five years. Having now given up the business of Bailiff, I intend, in future, to devete my whole time to the business of Auctioneer, Collect p . bi RA Tt will bo my endeavor, by prempt and careful attention to business, to give full satisfaction to all who may favor me with their Sales or Collecting. Bi'ls draughted and Blank Notes furnished free of charge. Also Bill Stamps always on hand. vo W « . Physician, Surgeon & A y Port Perry. {ar Ooo Over Mr. Carrie's Store, "ox oe ATE EAs RAE rere andra B ae & Philo. & DEGRASSI, WS. MARTIN D Lindsay. RS, MCGILL &e., &e, Offioe and Residences, Oshawa. FRANCIS RAE, M.D. & RAE, Physcians, Surgeons, King st., WM. MGILL, M.D. Wh ¥. MCBRIEN, Hospital, Lon:lon, oO, H. L, M.D, M. R. C. 8, Guy's England. The luye R. Oshawa, FE. FAREWELL, LI. B., County Crown [J A a Sol and Notary Public. ce la oc- listen ALN, Cochrane, Ksq., Brock street, Whitby. "eupled by 8. see te ee YMAN LL. ENGLISH, LL. B., Solicitor in Chancery, Attorney, Conveyancer, &C. Oshawa. OMce--Simcoe street, opposite the Post. Office. Te ti se ---- YOUNG SMITH, LL. B., Barrister, At ry in Cl Ar can be made for sales &c., at the Owserysn Office, and at the Standard i} ap Capital $1,500,000 LIVERY RIGS. W. H. PARK, Jr, Hea ass Livery Rigs can always on tiioderate terms. ; W. H. PARK, Jr., Proprietor. Port Perry, Jan. 22, 1874. MONEY TO LOAN | MORTCACES WANTED. I have large sums of mon- ey placed in their hands for investment on Improved Firms, Ville Properties, and other Securities in this and adjoining Counties At the lowest current rates of interest. As we have funds on hand at all times Borrowers eandep nd on getting their money with the east possible delay.» WANTED TO PURCHASE, Any pumber of Mortgages for which the high- est figures will be nllowed. We arealso appraisers for tha Canad manent Building Society, the cheapest and largest Monetary Institution in Canada. Puld Instalments re-payable nge a Per- in from 2 to 20 years, Lands Bought and Sola. Several good farms for sale. 789 Awents for several first class Fire Ine surance Companies. Collections made and a general agency busi- ness transacted. 20 DEBENTURES BOUGHT."SR JOHN & DAVID J. ADAMS, General Agents, office in Mr, Ross' Ontario Buildings, Port Perry. Pert Perry, Oct. 11, 1872 HONEY 10 LEAD! The undersigned has any amount of Money to lend upon Farm and Town Property, at Unusually Low Rates of Interest! Loans can be repaid in any manner to suit the borrower. Also several Improved F' Lands for sale, cheap. Investments mad in Municipal Deben-- arms, and wild AS fitted up a Livery Stable opposite | " x e STOVES! Is drawing to a close and the subscriber has on hand a y Large Stock ! ; .t Sonik 430 hawaiian cil Ver April. Port Pcrry, Fe As the Season for of all kinds he will sell the W.T. b. 21, 1874. BALANCE AT COST ! Laid down in Port Perry. All parties in want of a stove ca be suited both as regards variety, quality and cheapness, 1 have also on hand a full Stock of all kinds of HARD ARES PAINTS, OILS, &c., which will be sold Gheap to make room for my large Spring Stock which will arrive about the 1st of PARRISH. N. B. Coal Oil by the barrel or car-lnad very cheap as I have several car-loads on hand yet which must be disposed of. Dealers will do well to call before purchasiing elsewhere. | Ww. T. P, n MABEL CLIFTON'S REWARD A NEW YEAR'S: STORY. Mable Clifton sat before one of the windows of her father's magnificent mansion. A servant stood in wait-- ing. She was making ont a list of articles wanted for the nextday.-- -| Coming footsteps arrested her atten- tion. Shelooked out. The crimson flush deepened on her bright young face, as "Oh!" in a tone of deep re-- gret escaped her lips. She turned, after an instant of thought, and said «John, I am not just ready to fin- ish this list, and shall not send for an hour yet. If you have anything to attend to in the meantime, you can do it." [cannot deny him. So you will have to entertain my friends to mor- row, and explaifi the reason of my failing to see them he first time in s0 many years. And--well dear you can do as you choose about the bill of fare, As I shall not be at home the folks will not hold me re- sponsible for what happéns in my absence" «Oh, thank you, papa, for per- mission to do as I choose. I will willingly take any unkind remarks ifany one feels like making them. But Teel confident that all who have sons will give nie their kindest wishes for witholding tempation from their boys. And to the young men I shall make myself so agree- able, and have the cook make the T might have been one of that pie ty." $ Going up to Mabel he said : « Miss Clifton, your - slumber to: night should be very peaceful. You have not helped to ¢loud néither the brain or the heart ot any of your friends tonight. Accept my Warm: est thanks for having saved md from feeling both." 7 Edgar saw an expression in" Er< nest's eyes that made him think it would be quite as agreeable tor all parties if he would take Flory back to the recess of the window, tothe piano, oF di§Where out of héating just then. } A few moments later, his fine Yoice was blending with hers in a Mr Clifton had been reading in a distant part of the room. Hearing the door close after Johm,s departure he asked: : «You have not forgotten to send for those wines I spoke of my dear?" «He has not gone yet, papa.' « Ah, well; do not make- it late. They will be very busy to-night,' her father said, tuning again to his paper. " Papa." «Well my dear?" «A boon, papa. Promise to grant me, this last day of the year, my boon. TT a supply of super prepared to furnish fir tures, Bank and other marketable Stocks. Apply to JAMES HOLDEN, Official Assignee, Broker, &c. Orricr--Over the Dominion Bank, MeMil- | lan's Block, Brock st., Whitby. Whitby, April 10, 1873. Offiee, Port Perry. Prince Albert, Oct. 25, 18 J. C. PILKEY, FOR THE COUNTY OF ONTARIO! rior 5, Yi jnform the public generally that he has resumed the business ot Aucti . Thanking his friends for their liberal patronage in the past, he hopes by strict attention to Lusiness and a constant regard to the interests of his patrons, to secure a still further extended patronage. Sale Bills drawn out and Blank Notes fur- nighed free of charge. All orders addressed to J. C. Pilkey, Ep- som P. O., or left at the OmSERVER OFFICE, Port Perry, will be promptly attended to. . J. C. PILKEY. 38 7 WILLCOX, Epsom, Sept. 9, 1873. Whitby. AMERON & MACDONNELL, Barristers Cc and Attorneys at Law, Solicitors County Council, Ontario. Offiees : Court House, 'Whitby. M. C, CAMERON, JT. J. MACDONNELL. A. HURD, « in Charice x ¥ 5 MES LAMON, & ER LAMON &c., Uxbridge. Ry on Txbridge. Attorney at Law, and Solicitor ry. Office inthe Royal Arcade, Port Perry. Attorney at Law, Solicitor Conveyancer, &e.~Tand Office in Parish's Block, OHN BILLINGS, Barrister, Attorney at Taw, Solicitor in Chancery, Notary Public, Ja pois Office over Ross' Store, | . Port Perry. '0.N. VARS, L. D. 8. EETH inserted on all the latest princi- E ples of the art, and as cheap as the cheap- est, and as as the best. Teeth filled with Gold and Silver. Teeth extracted without pain by producing local anmsth- = esin. Dentical Booms--in Cowan's new "Atkinson's Drug Store, King Street; Oshawa, CROTHERS & WILSON Licensed Auctioneers for the County of Ontario, --_-- A RE prepared to conduct Sales anywhere in the County. MONEY! MONEY! | MORE MONEY! The Subscriber would intorm all in want of Money that he is prepared to negotiate Loans with the Trust and Loan Society of Toronto, for any amount of money frown | $400 AND UPWARDS, | On Mortgage Security on Town or Farm | Property. The interest is only 8 per cent, No Commission charged, and Loans pro-| cured without delay. | JOHN TAYLOR. Manchester, Nov, 12, 1873. 47 THE ONTARID FARMERY Mutual Insurance Company. | This Company is now fully organized and is | prepared to accept risks on Farm Buildings | and their contents, and Churches, Those wishing to insure and | thercby support a Home Insurance Company | have mow an opportunity of doing so, either | by applying the local Agents of the Company. Our rates will be found as low as those of any respon Parties placing their Sales in our hands may rely on the utmost attention being given to their interests. G. Crothers is also Agent for all kinds of Agricultural Implements. All orders addressed to G. Crothers, Epsom P. 0., will receive prompt attention. Wm. Gordon, L d A cer, V , &e. OR the Township of Brock, Uxbridge, Scott, 'Thorah, Bama, Mara, Mariposa and Eldon, pes Parties entrusting their Sales to me may rely on the utmost attention being given to their interests. sible Mutual Insurance Company in Canada. Head Office--Opposite the Royal Hotel, Brock St., Whitby. L. FAIRBANKS, Jr, Becretary. WESTERN ASSURANCE COMP'Y TORONTO. Incorporated... Pid Auctioneer for the Township of Brock, Thorah, Mara & Rama in CO. D. WAID, 6 Je = SvzoEon DENTIST, Uxbridge Village. All Dental operations performed with North Ontario ; Mariposa, etc., in the County of Victoria. Besidence--Cannington, Brock. Orders left at this offiee, or at his residence will be punctually attended to. Debts col- lected in Cannington, x otherwise, and prompt remittances made. Remember-- WALSHE, the North Ontario Auction- eer. 1= OF DIVISION COURTS WM. GORDON, President... Hon. John McMurrich. Sunderland, Brock. Viee-Presiden AJ. Magrath, Esq. a tp. tary ...... + Haldan, Esq. ~ THOS. H. WALSHE. JAMES PRINGLE, 3 General Agent. | Port Perry, Aug. 6, 187% PORT PERRY LIVERY STABLES, C. M'KENZIE, PROPRIETOR. TE Subseriber having now fully equipped his new and extensive Livery Stables with jor Horses and Carriages, is rst class LIVERY RIGS On Moderate Terms. i of his business to C. MCKENZIE. kil fhe R' YAL CANADIAN HOTEL. - HENRY FOY, Hotel has fitted it up with the rapidly increasing bu prosperity of the Village and neighbor and with direct reference to the comfort and convenience of the public. Strict attention paid to the Table and the Comfortable Stables and attentive Bar. Ostlers, Neither labor nor expense wi in making the Royal of public patronage. Port Perry, June 16, 1869. 2 PhOFRIETPOR. The Subscriber having leased the above }ceri PORT Now rest tels in a style i sping and ud, Zr SATISFACTION support accorded to h 11 be spared Canadian Hotel worthy Port Perry, June 18, 18 Ti. NOTHING LIKE fey ) Leather! HE Subscriber having removed the whole His New Premises ! Built tor the purpose, in ld R VV I I WV AR Y . 'nts to the public the' largest and best stock of : : FTC HARNESS SAPPLES, WITEPS, TRUNKS, VALISES, And everything in his line, ever offered to the public in the North Riding of Ontario. He is determined to sell as Cheap as any other House in the Trade. GUARANTEED. Thanking his customers for the liberal u pgst eighteen years, he will do his utmost to merit a continuance of the same, im during the JOHN ROLPII. 17 SWhat is it my, love." & Promise to grant it first." «Not in ignorance my child." Trust me, father." She had an earnest, eager, noble look in her eyes that her father did trust in, and he promised her. « Well, well, you shall have your way." well chosen duett. . Then Ernest told Mabel of :the love which had been hers since he first sw her. coffee so fine, that they will go away quite as well pleased, and with their brains a good deal clearer, than if T had éntértaifiéd them with wine." : Sul, An hour afterwards Mr Cletton was on his way to the side of his dying friend. Mable sat down «My Dear Frorry:--Come help me roceive our friends to-morrow. Papa has been called away. I must have you with me, as I am pecular- ly anxious to have my reception a success, «I eame ono night to lay myheart before you. You had many guests and offered them wine. You notic: od that T placed my glass tmtouched on the table. I leftearly. I dared not woo the heart ot one who held such a temptation before me, why' yon will know when I tell you the terrible truth, My only brother went down to a drunkdafd's grave, the woman he loved urging him on. « Fora time mother and I had won him from the fatal passion. He was doing well. We believed - he would fulfil the promise of his early youth, Ile grew in love with & beautiful gitl. She was wild and thoughtless ; and one night at a par- ty at her father's house, sha urged him to drink. < and wrote: Loving, Maser) « Bdgar likes Klory, I can plainly see and I think she is not wholy indifferent towards him. Together I think we can manage to hold him here to-morrow, and thus save his mother a great sorrow, most likely, said Mable, Mable Clefton was one of the love- liest girls in T--. Friends wonder| «Ope glass. Everyone but you «Father, let us have no wine to- morrow." «What? No, no: I cannot grant you that. No wine! Why, €hild, have you gone crazy. For twenty- five years past I have offered my guests wine on New Year's day, and nover falt that Tuwa~ 3 i thing wrong. What has come over you ?" «Qh, father, I havo never felt just right when offering young men wine; and Just now as [ was making ot stone was passing: 1t needed but a glance to see he was very much under the influnce of wine. Father, his mother is a widow; he is her only child. All her earthly hopes are in him, Will they not be wrecked, think you, if he indulges |p PERRY HOUSE, PORT JAS. V. THOMPSON, - PROPRIETOR. The above House is now most comfort- : vv School House ably furnished, and Guests are cared for in country School Houses | yp "yiome Style, Good Liquors and Cigars, PERRY. JEWELRY, BOOK, STATIONERY AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, HE Subscriber in tendering his hearty thanks to his numerous customers for in the wine eup? To-morrow he will make many calls. Beautifu] women will offer him wine. Ile will not have the courage to, possibly the wish to decline. To-morrow night, most likely, then, he will re- turn home to fill his mother's heart nel - 2 Earnest Addison. Ie was a noble | solves. | attentive; and she grew to love him. 5 | Po out the list for John, I chanced to | 2 distant when le would come and tell raise my eyes just ps Edgar Living- sn eg = her of his love. Rut months rolled ed that her heart had not yielded to- some one of her many suitors.-- they did not know she had no heart to yield to any of those who sought it. : The first season she appeared in the select circle her father's wealth -. maceu ner, she met drink's wine," sho said. « Tle resisted. She taunted him about having to abstain entirely be- cause he had not the self-control to use wine in moderation. He yield e0--nerentad «hv EL glass from her hand, and drank, first moderate- ly, then onand on and on in the old fearful way, untill the end came-- a ruined life and a mother's broken heart. ) ¢ Do you wonder that I fled from you ? Evéry hour since yearning to return, yet daring not. ar looking man, talented with mind and heart full of good, and true re- To Mable he had been very cling sure the time was not far "To-day T heard what yon were doing. Earnéstly thanking God that light had dawned upon you, I hastened to lay my héart before the nly woman I ever loved. Will you be my wife 2 by, and he spoke net. Gradually his visits grew less frequest, untill they ceased. What it was thay had come between his love and hers she could never think, but felt perfectly sure he did love her and so hoping that time would solve the mystery and bring a balmto a wounded spirit she watched and waited for the com- fe mg. ler hearv--vqg top fall of joy--she could nor tell y; ead oo Jim in words how H DY 8 Fas ; 7 happy she was; bith irtle hand lay in his. She raised hl. eyes moment and he saw. the loveor beaming there. Ile needed no other answer. " a New Year's day came beautiful and bright. Mabet and her friend Flory never looked lovelier. Mabel| juquing from the low tone into ging to the Head Office, or to any of country. Fare $1.00 per Day. also, first class Stabling and good Ostlers.-- Additions have been made which maket this the largest and best House in this section of Qo HOTEL, PORT PERRY. JAMES DEWART, - PROPRIETOR. their liberal patronage, would inform them and the public generally, that his stock has just been replenished with a choice selee- tion of Goods of the latest styles, newest patterns and best quality which he offers at the I west possible figures at which such goods can be sold. In FINE GOLD JEWETURY; Chains, Ear-Rings, Finger-Rings, Brooches, &c., &c. Goldine and Fancy Jewelry in great variety The Subscriber having leased this excel lent Hotel and fitted it wp with a view to ---- | the comfort of guests and the accommoda~ tion of the general public, will be glad to welcome old friends and new to take part in the hospitality of the Queen's. IN BOOKS: Large Family Bibles and every variety of Beautiful Bibles, Prayer Books, Hymn Books, &c., &c. All the lest authors in Poetry, History, Biography, &c. A large with sorrow. I wish not to con- tribute one drop to that bitter cup." «My child, whether wehave wines ornot, with him it will be all the same as you say he makes many calls." « Father, if you had a son, you would think differenty. Think how many young men of brightest pro-- mise have failed ; nay, worse, won truly disgrace and early graves from had explained her wishes and fully infused her own spirit into her fair friend. It was impossible for an indifferent person not to feel their powere of fascination, To Edgar Livingstone who was one of the first guests they were quite irresistable. He linger- od on, notwithstanding the many efforts of a young man who accom- paniedhim to draw him away. seem rather dark. gas turned on if you please. which fhe voices in the other room had fallen, I think some other hearts had found their mates. pairs were sepgrated, or rather join- ed again by the return of Mr. Clifton who entered calling out : But the «Mabel, my dear, to me the rooms Let us have the "Certainly, paps." The Table carcfully supplied, Choice Liquors and Cigars in the Bar, the Yard and Stables punctually attended to. The Queen's is conveniently situated & few rods west of the Post Office. Capital = $400.000. i Port Perry, Nov. 11, SCHOOL An excellent variety In Stationery :--L Books, &c., kc. A lar JAMES DEWART. |Forms such as 1873. PRINCE Al Travelers' Give. La Y & PORT PERRY R. R. TIME TABLE. TE CH Wednesday, the 10th tod to \Exa} i TG a pt ore, when to gite onlin £1 hoo a Dealer in ll kinds of Jewelry, Fasoy County of Ontario, Goods, &c. FOR THE YEAR 1874. Rererexces.--H. P. Greggs, Port Hope; - 4 Byrpe, Whitby ; Jos. Gould, Esq. i f g slsle LU 3 Sh -- 2 H EES REMOVAL. i i 1 3 1 1 F Subscriber would take this o HEAR " ng his a Ca Hi LE i iid of Be | M ol 18 | [1s lis the Ten! -- - 7, BURNHAM, hi he ocality, and We i aw form the public y that hi a Guo. H. Danrewy; Jusior Judge. removed his office to Port Perry, over Mr. 'Whithy, Jan. 1, 1874. = Store, where he will be happy fo wh professional on" may requio bis profesional MO N 18 X A MGEEISS. |, 7 L ions performed 3 (Private Funds] 1 Dental operations performed on the Jr ha Nien d $ vi rinciplos and warranted.-- To Loan bit gbod Farms; at 8 per ent in: ex and filled with the least | terest : possible annoyance and teeth fare] iv! | LYMAN: ENGLISH, aished and ted to give satisfacti B &o., ff J D.COTTINGHAM, Gebawa, ic SAA uaa > A ue) ber; 15, 1873. November, 21, 1866. 14 W. BURNHAM, Clerk of the Third Divi- + sion Court. Office in Bigelow's Block, TRAINS GOING NORTIL Whitby Junction--Depart .. Whithy.-- ee "a . TRAINS GOING SOUTH. newly i ted and ception of guests. point for: A A SOL0AVERICAN HOTEL, WM. BADGEROW, PROPRIETOR. The above commodious hotel has been and has ample accommodation for the re- It supplies @ most con- ible and roomy stabling and at- Inks of the best quality and other fine Wools. LBERT, ONT. tion. furnished throughout, Commercial travelers, | Concertinas, &e., of the opposite Having p furgished and cigars. Stages to and REE HOUSE, : MANCHESTER, J. TENNYSON, urchased the above Hotel, bas the Bar with the choicest liquors Every attention paid to guests. from Uxbridge call daily.-- Careful Ostlers always in attendance. for Sale. - PROPRIETOR, Fancy Goods in great variety. will be sold at the lowe The best Sewing Machiner in the Domin- jon furnished at prices which defy competi- Ladies' Work Boxes. 1 am Agent for the inmous Instruments manufactured by R. 8. Wilson of Toronto.--~-- Pianos, Organs and Melodcons, Violins, and complete assortment of BOOKS. of Albums. Every st po: le fizures, best description, Remember the place--A'len's Emporium, the Ontario Baak, Pot Peery. he Toronto MaiL-- daily and weekly --and the Toronto Grope--daily and weekly THOMAS ALLEN. Port Perry, September 24, 1873. rs, Jomvals, Day we assortment of Legal Blank Deeds, Mortgases, Leases, &c., &c. Writing-Books, Paper and Berlin ng on stock the love of wine.' «7 feel as if Edgar Livingstone stood on the brink of a fearful pre- cipice. Fdther stretch forth your strong arm to draw him back--if only one step, and for a moment.--- If we do not save him, it will be a comfort to think we urged him not forward on his downward course." «Mable you are very deeply inter- ested in this young man. Am I to conclnde--" « Nothing more than for bis own and his mother's sake. I would en- deayor to save him, ov any other young man in his danger, father.-- Tere will be one of his first calls.-- Possibly 1 will be able to detain him x. 1 HOUSE, oT J. DAFOE, PROPRIETOR. aos 104. tended to. JOEN §. M. Of he Town of Whitby, has been ap- poi WILLCOX, uted OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE for the county of Ontario. entrusted to his charge will be carefully at- Any business Jong enough to prevent his visiting many places where he would be ex posed to great tempations. Oh please father grant WO this st Really, dear, I feel disposed to do as you wise, but so many will be disappointed. Besides 1 have not Good Carefil to the requirements of travelers and guests: 'The bar supplied with the best wines, liquors and cigars. Good stabling. port Perry --Depart Prince Albert do i. Manchester.. do mmit®. roo) ' Whitby ...:.s Whitby Junetion--A » Platform Stations--Traing stop on at : ake eon! Hand West, by leaving Port Perry Through Tickets From Port Perry to Toronto, can be x ARODLAL Port Perry, at 81 Be jv at Toronto . RI ' i * §'SSUER of Marringe Licenses Office-- Lot 10, in the 1st concessiom of Brock. : gas, T ails . thy 1 i i RT ETON ae Shak HOTEL, 2 JENNINGS, SAINTFIELD, ~ PROPRIETOR. Enovation and been fi public... Every table and bar, while Whitby, June 20, A HOTEL, WHITBY. A. MASON, - This Hotel has unde the comfort and convenience of the traveling | attention Ostlers will have charge of the stables. by PROPRIETOR. ne a thorough ré- up with jp view 0 ranted. January 10, 1872. John McDonald, MARBLE DEALER ! NEWCASTLE, ONT. ME Tomb-Tables, Stones of great variety, with every de- scription of Marble Work, suitable for Cem- eteries, supplied at short notice, Also Peterhead and Aberdeen Granite. r §G5~ Parties will find it fo thoir advan- tsge to withhold their orders until called on J. OC. WILLIAMSON, + AGEST. Satisfaction guaranteed, and all work war- 3-r Head- the conrage to make this great change, aad set five hundred tongues to work, speculating upon the cause of it. Some will declare I am about to fail others that I have grown pen urious. Well what is it Jolm ?" Just then the servant entered- and handed an envelope saying ; « A telegram, sir." Mr. Clifton tore it open, read it, | and exclaimed : « Really, this is too bad ! But 1 must go. John here." And hastly writing a few words as a return des- OHN CHRISTIE, to the .obliging and attentive '1870; Office-- Manchester. TOWNSHSP CLERK, Issuer of Marriage Licenses--Conveyancer. Commissioner, &c. pateb, he handed it to the servant, and turning to Mable said: * « My old friend Hartwell is dying and begs that I will hasten to him. « Do stay and help us,' satd Mabel and whepXlory's beautiful eyes re- peated the wish Edgar yielded And when there was light enough for Mr. Clifton to look into his dnughter's eyes, ho saw a brighter li_ht shining there. Another mo- ment, when Flora came to greethim, he said with a smile: Few, if 'any, went from Clifton house dissatistied. Everything that heart could desire or mind suzgest; in the way of delicacies or luxuries of tho season, Mabel offered her guests. But as her father had said many tongues were busy speculat- ing abouv it, and in a few hours it was widely known that Miss Clif- ton was having a temperance recep- tion. Eagerly Mabel's eyes sought the door on every new arrival of guests. She had hoped for the coming of one but the hours passed and when it grew late in the day the hope faded, ¢ Ab, I see why you young folks knew fnothing of the surrounding darkness--gnuided by the light with- in. Well, have you had a pleasant day ?' : « A happy day father there are no regrets to steal and mar it," Mabe? said with a brightsmile. ~*~ «I am glad of it--glad of your resolve, Mabel." How glad you will know when I tell you that this morn= ing I closed the eyes of a father whose only son was away in adrink- ing saloon, How my heart ached for that dying father ; and what, # balm it was to think at that time my daughter was not holding the and almost died out. She had seat ed herself wearily in an arm chair, when the same greeting which had fallgn on herso mayy times that day, "Happy New Year, Miss Clit- ton caused the bright light to return fatal glass to any young man/ anid to her eye, the beautitul flush to Mr. Clifton, his voice trembling her fice, iis she rose to receive Er- with emotion: a3 nest Addison. : There was an expression in his fine eyes, when he received the fra grant cup of coffee that relicved the suspense of years. Her heart was bounding with hope. Edgar Livingstone had drawn Flora to the window. They were looking outon the passers by ; a few moments and, reeling along the side walk shouting and singig 8 drinking song, came Edgar's companion of the morning. Flora turned from: the sickening | sight. Edgar Followed saying, ¢ But for you and Miss Clifton; Before another New Year's Day Mabel and Flora each presided over an establishment of their own: The bappy remembrance. of their receptions is naver clo by the thought that they have og pat 2 drop to the cu which = so 'many mw 8 and s'stms hive to drink--that cup of sorrow which is so often pre. yared for them by sister women. pte