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Ui largely increased in number, their|of them and special beauties to select from. TRI of the Holidaye. - p by. 'years since Canadians entered ee nen with so cheerfal as do at this time, We 'ment of the Port Perry Schools was public~ Jy, examined previous to closing for the Public School Examination. On Friday last, the Public School departs "ure sorry for it, that matters are the dark snd sombre cloud which hung over the best interests of the country for years past. And while coming events const while the shadow of the passing cloud still om all the compliments , hoping that the com- y beto them all a ys, The was #0 bright as we could wish they throughont the day and all visitors who were, weare rapidly floating from uuder took part in the exercises were unanimous bre in their expressions of gratification at the results proviog as they do, the industry and skill of our teachers, the intelligence of the their before past events not un«| Pupils, and the superior manner in which | j, ko | frequently cast their shadows behind ; and our schools are staff (of teachers. Parties knowing sny- hangs over many of our inferests we are thing of the arduous, exhaustive nature of pleased to know that it is only the shadow | the duties of school teacher, and, enter any and that cloud and shadbw will soon have division of our school and there witness the both passed away and Canada will again forest of beaming eyes and bright f loaded d by our on the corner of Perry and Shanly Streets, Port Perry was destroyed by fire Monday 8H last. It is not known how the fire origi- | 19th inst. The supper nated, it was observed abont 2 o'clock p.m. and in a very short time the building and & portion of the were red to ashes. The loss will exceed $500; no in- suragce. All sympnthize with the widow Fire! Fire! The residence of widow Quackenbush The members of Rescue Fire B Port Perry, held their annua rat | Lorne Restaurant on the evening of Fri n her loss, she can't well afford it, Cigars at G. B. Mo! "8 tanrant as being unsurpsasedin preparing and ; ryster After supper Captal chair and addressed the Firemen briefly but iately and d the health The largest and finest stock of and DERMOT Hunt. Barnes & To's superior Oysters, the |. best in the world, for sale only by G. B. Mc- Sig? : of the dear boys and gitls,--the and rejoicing; that a bounti- bk in the clear sunshine of thoi Tong for the money or 8 'of their lives. On po oy ORAS | out nt "similar occasion has the OBSERVER aes order staff had so much cause for gratitude that the general public are ready to take has been a pro-perous year with the offéred:by our merchants, In Dry Goods the stocks are extensive and magnificent _ has ever had. Our patrons have| gency Goods and Oraaments there are Totd patronage has beon more generous, Tn Jewelry there are splendid stocks unusu. and never before have our frionds |ally fine and prices low, i i * 238i « Have you seen Mr. Hiscox's Holiday been so kindly in their GXProssions Goods? Parties wishing to present holiday of friendship und good will or mani- | ics cand who doesn't 7) never had 8 better 4 3 prosperity. 4 { rulers, legislators, professors, judges, reli- ; idence may protest and, The preparations for the holidays are on gious and secular teachers, the doctors, law-- them and all that is, dear £0! o jarge sale in Port Perry. Our merchants Yers and business men, in short the men i make their cups overflow | were never more thoroughly prepared to and women. the fathers and mothers of | School held their anniveraary on the evening n's richost blessings and {mect the demands of customers. - Stocks | thirty years hence, will have sorse "iden of v. 1880 the most never were #0 attractive or bettter vale given the vast burden of responsibility resting | the t of the church. and : 3 for any one to witness the exercises in any and thadks as now. The year 1879 advantage of the excellent holiday bargains | one division dn our school and come away y bi avy other feelings than those of laud- 3 an able pride and gratitude, proud that we OBSERVER, the most prosperous it every thing that could be desired," In shave aronpd us fo tin an army of young intebligtnces, and grateful for the thorough training they are receiving In order to fit them for the efficient discharge of the duties of after life, second and third divisions these were gathered into the High School room where their hers Miss Madden and Miss -- DERMOT, W nd retal of Tuesday, 23rd ivst. Tea was served in Vy Se---------------- Sunday School Anniversary. The Prince Albert C. M. ¢hurch Sunday uel inducements held ! upon the instructors of that host of young | company assembled in the church and Mr. Khe rsh ofenndidates for future usefulness and dis- At the close of the examination of the' fosted so strong a dosire for our|opportunity of securing the useful or : rosperity. It will over be out |atand desirable. wish that theso feelings between us or Grocery etablichuments are, stoked 3 wi every thin, choice in the several line: Jed our patrons may Tonle ahd which go to i 2 up our holiday cheer ; the nerease as it will certainly be gos are lly large and specially our ambition to 'mirive at least 10 | good. The extensive business being done i prove ourselves more worthy of the | the best proof of the general appreciation of exercises, The prompt attention of the Madden, gout them through some interesting pupils and the excellent order maintained | were bighly ereditable to all concerned and most satisfactory to the visitors. Major Forman and several of those pres. ent addressed words of approbation and en- kindly regards and esteom of all the effort pt pat forth Jy our business men 'w i o lo accommodate the public . ¥ith whem wh LT sone, See Mr. Christian's new advertisement.-- and wherein we:may ail it won't be ge has just such a stock as secure ready sales. by design. His stock which is always large, carefully As in the past our advocacy of the | selected, of choice quality and excellent right shall be fearless, above board | value for the money is speciall attrative. "At 3 z this the public will find cvery encourage. . nier- and independent The true inter ment offered to all purchasers whether for ests of our readors snd the general holiday gifts or ortherwise. good will always have a full share of our columns and while we shall to is : the best of our'ability defend the Hotiday Entertainments. right, plead the cause of the wrong-| The large number of holiday entertain ed and oppressed, we shall promptly | ments taking place at these times go far to expose fraud and continue to offer a | Prove the ineseusg prosperity nim Himes persistent and determined opposi- nnd . evince hecoming mai es ations ol . 2 gratitnde on the part of the pubiic. tion to every species of official ex- |" our Utica friends are having a grand time Srayngance i] wrong doing » on Christmas night under the auspices of matter who is the transgressor. In |C. M. church there; a genuine, hot Christ matters of politics whilo we claim | mas snpper in the basement of the shurch for ourselves perfect freedom of followed by a most attractive Concert of + t Music, Addresses, &o. (See posters.) antion wo accord to all a like free- The C. M chsh a», oy are cultiva ren avoid by ord Or Pe ling a fine Christmas Tree w hich will be iving just cause of offence to any in- well fruited on Christmas night. It will be dividual or party. Wo shall know |shaken in the Town Hall and the child- no party when handling public Ten of their Sunday school will gather the questions, and in whichever direc- Th i : . . he Cartwright C. M. church friends are 'tion the true interests of the largest expecting a grand time at Williamsburg on mmer, lie one Riention will be Christmas day. The ladies are getting np ere, the weal of the many will | such a Christmas Tea as all will enjoy -- always have the sympathy and They will serve it inthe Town Hall and support of tho OBSERVER. What- they invite all to come and take part in the ever we can do to ko on h {| Merry Christmas Feast. Addresses, Music, h make onr 8 eel} ge. , will follow. Then comes a Juxuriantly ini worthy of the Eaisinve and | fruited Christmas Tree. still increasing support of a gener- NEW YEARS. 'ous public will be cheerfully done. Onr Manchester P, M, friends are getting in taking our dear renders by up most important services for the last x : Sanday of the present year and for New the hand we wish them all the com Yoarg day. The A on Sunday, 28th Rimera of the scason, a Merry |inst., whi bo held in the church when ap- ristmas, a Happy New Year and propriate sermons will be preached moreiee a prosperous futuro. and evening. On New uy the jac cn prospe ------ will supply an en Fon ea New Tears Pea Nominations and Bleotions. nd serveit in the Town Hall fron to 3 . | 7p. m. After Tea fina time may ook. 5 Monday, 29th, and Wednesday, ed fap; aconcert of choice Music, stirring 31st inst. will be important days sddressesand other matters of interest. -- thronghout this Province, tho form: {They invits allto come and enjoy the er being tho day provided by the [pleasure of the entertainment with them. municipal law for nominagng the} sree eee ee the Roeves "und Councilors for the| 'Welcome to the Ranks. several municipalities' throughout ¥/ The people of this section of country will the Provineo and the latter for be pleased to learn that another medical _ nominating "and electing school Anderson, of nt electorate mneced scarcely be Thongh the general health of this town and reminded of tho pressing necessity ections we wonld be recreant to our mend trast as public journalists did wed S-- election very much depends. Henco | nohie but 'itshines wi the nocessity for n judicious ex~ | when the worthy teacher is the object of it. arcise of the nominating power.-- "---- Of eourse there is nothing wrong in|. A Tyme i even- 3 + . : . " ing of [uesday th inst. nt ti close of t! mominaling parties in order 10 | exercises of the Bible (Class in_connection with socare them un opportunity of ex-|the C. M. Church, Port Perry, the Rev. Mr. ing their views but to nomin- | Betts laced in Ye lnnds of flies Jala Hie + © : cox a valuable gold watch, the gi th . M. i ate a party with the intention of | congregation, in eet hr the Chas. M. Huckins. having him stand ns candidate the | valuable services rendered by the young lady as strayed Oras! for over a couple of years . past. e gift was an appropriat; 11 and not alone the fitness of the party | round, proving asit does he ls aes but his willingness to be guided by ciation of the congregation ang the genuine utmost care should he exercised, the majority of the electors in his merit of the amiable recipi tions likely to come before the |new advertisement elsewhere in this issue council ni the year ought to be Cheap goods, choice goods and lots of them. -------- single vote, The field is now clear toall and e himself X willing to devote tho time Greasary adopted thie cash system whicl me will: say Don't tail #o see his goods.and prices. the position of REC ip RTT 1 do notlike toop mved. Much sympathy is manifested nks » com + ae anit: = he 156 vim is ended he entertainment under the a n to every one of th s ike ope iA town Friday evening gentleman is about to locate in our town, -- , intends trustees thronghogt the rural 863 | following the practice of his profession in tions of the Province. An intelli- [in thi§ and neighboring municipalities, -- neighborhood is always good yet the rapid . " cnlatd increase of wealth and population warrant for a careful and Judicions selection, | 1 inereass in our medical staff and all will still with past experience and the | welcome the new aspirant for public patron. | i disastrous results of improper sol-|nge. The young man comes well recom- 4 : YoUrTHYUL (inATITUDE,--The pupils of the not offer a word of caution 16 0Ur | ign Rehool department of te Port Perry readers. The nominations jor sehouls Presented Mr. McBride, Prinelpal of . e ool, a really handsome and vain- Reeves and Councilors take place | khie siivertea et In reesgnition of his superior | T! on Monday and npon the result of | tact and talent as a teacher and in acknows= 0 . ledgment of the areat advaitages they the nominations the result of the | have derived from his faithful and excellent instruction, Youthful gratitude is always Hh its brightest lustre action on tho more important ques--| A Cowrixrs Surry. --See Mr. Bigelow's fully ascertained before he socures a | jatters crowded out, will appear next weck. -- © § very man who deems| The Oash System.&Seco Mr. le 'and who wonld be | Dafoc's now adyertisemens, fle tas wisely | rock, Mr. Hart; Sainifield, Mr, Luke ; No. 4 | Castor Oils . 1¥ will be more | Whitby, Mr. White ; Columbus, Mr. Sheridan. lconvenicnt and save him a large amount of © ------ let ' labor, while by marking down his goods to » the Editor -- the Jowest living profit he will make the hd Wf the Observers change highly profitable to his customers, Ose ae io fant Pot Sorry hat awho held tho posi- | 1, viug gevoss the los HOM rey What has. that got to do | broke ky Had and ig alleging {iat lie had beet g flgd $0 Yee 'who held | valuable liorse, was drowried ; it was with| jen difficulty that even one the team was| hard the young man, he is industrions and perse~ vering, but he cannot well afford the Joss. uspices . of T. held in the to both hers and pupils. The fourth and fifth divisions now took possession of the room, Mr. McRride, the principal of the school, conducted the ex- ercises. A good programme of reading and singing was gone through. Amongst a whole army of bright, intelligent boys and girls it would be invidious to attempt to make distinctions still we can searcely re- frain from noticing the excellent reading of Miss Sarah Urquhart, Mies Bertha Bateman, Miss Harriet Taylor and one or two others whose names we did not know. Miss Kate Dowding sang "Sweet Home" and it was sweet indeed, The thorough training man- ifested by these divisons is highly creditable to their excellent teachers Miss Tomilson and Miss Gordon, While pleased to see so many visit- ors present we would have been glad to see a great many more, Amongst those pre- gent we were pleased to see quite a number of Indies all taking a deep interest in the proceedings, Amongst the gentlemen pre- sent were Rev, Mr, Carey, Rev, Mr Crozier, Rev. Mr. Prosser, Major Forman, Messrs, C. Marsh, M. Currie, C. Rogers, Dr. Joncs and several others ; most ot whom address- ed the childten previons to their dismissal. The speakers expressed much satisfaction with the condition of the school and the manner in which it is conducted. " asi met a---------- Entrance Examination. The number who wrote for entrance to the High School at the late examination was 43in all, Of these Port Perry public schoo), furnished 13 ; Manchester 8 ; Prince Alberr 5; No. 9, Reach, 3 ; No. 7, Brock, 2 ; Saint- field 1; No. 12, Reach, 1; No.1, Scugog 2% No. 3, fcugog, 1; No. 4, Whitby, 1; Colum- bus 1; Duffin's Creek 1; No, 5, Brock, 1. We give no account of the rejected ones, We had the-privilege of looking over the 4 appa were much gratified at the evi- ent. manifestations of a thorough knowledge of the principles of the several subjects * as exhibited by véfy 'many of the papers, and this knowledge was: not confined to the pupils of this school or of that but of all the schools represented. This result is particn- larly encouraging, showing as it does the throughont the county are being taught, pointing to the efficiency and success of the teachers, the intelligence and perseverance of the pupils, and the happy resulis of an enlightened and thoroughly practical in- spectipn as exercised by Mr. McBrien, the Couoty Inspector of Public Schools. Wm. Williamson,...451.. Minnie Stephens,...441 Francis H Taylor,..440. Albert Holliday, Andrew Smith, Emily Pound Mary Sanders, Annie Chris . A. Willia Wm. Spence,. Chas. A. Ross, W. R. Hodgso 33 Geo. W. Stilwell,. - Maretta Byam, 332 Dinah Heap 331 h Tracners--Manchester, Mr. Sengog, Taylor; No.7, Brock, Mr. McKinnol the Council and asked to be released Cléghorn, Superintendent of the School, t proves tinction. We do not believe it {possible the chair and set the intellectual in motion. The school had a fine appeafance the younger portion were seated on & wised platform and the other members occupied seats in the body of the church. $o many bright intelligent children and do $¥b1l con ducted wera worth going a long:way to see So many orderly, active, intelligent ohildre are a credit to the echool and the entire community. . A 'generous supply vocal and instrumental music wa farniched yb) ) The little ones did their part well and gave a fine sel f readi i and giving reitations were highly satistactory to all, : : > efficient manner in which the schools Ri | Whole Cinnamon... p. | Ground Cinnamon y. | Ground Gingur... ach & Pt. P. Manchester. Port Perry. | §olace Tobacco . * | Victoria Cut Tobacco : No: 8; Sengog. | Pies «ovesucrere + Emma Philinp Etta Sweet,., Port Perry: Addie Sexto Port Perry Florence Bon, ince Albert. Sarah Cook, Diadama He! Manchester. Manchester. .Port Perry. - | Twin Brothers' Yeast, v. |Judd Brothers' Yeast - | Tapioca « | Corn Starch + | Cornmeal. , + | Mixed Pickles . . | Golden Syrup No. 9, Reach. v8 Manchester. Honey Syrup, Manchester, Port Perry. | waghio, g Crystals rE | Somon So Albert, Mr. Langdon ; Greenbank, Mr. James | Queen's Laundry Soap Taylor ; No. 1 Scugog, Mr. Bateman ; No. 3 ! Mr. Spence; No. 9 Reach, Mr. John | Fancy Soaj 0.-- | Hair Oils, Dear Stm,--3y attention bas been called | Eges, to your report of the proceedings of Reach Cheese ... Township Council. from which it appears v, G. Richardson appeared before m the payment of the taxes on his property, he oe rent in order to get tenant 'to | Canned Salmon he place, and that it was particularly | Canned Mackere that he-sbiould be compelled to pay the | Canned. eeesiBpae sxew, Asam the tenant referred. fo I ark Bardines, i . ooo vareione lege of giving g hi autfect version of | Extract of Lemon. . wah, commencing Sept. 1st, 1879, at a | Extract of Cloves...... utal of five dollars per month, There was a written lease between Richardson and my- self in which there was not one word 'res-- | Orange Peel k by thé young ladies and youths. ee, when all toc and joined in singing | Beef "God Save our Queen. : Porl t now addressed the Com- J. G. P. Rook sang The Gov. Gen, and Princess the next toast. Resporded to b Motheral followed by a good Bond. J. W. Isaacs now sang The Village Council was responded ex-councilor Kennedy. J. Flag that Braved a Thousan Battle and the Breeze." Package or tub, No. 1. «5 Now Zearens uest of the Captain, ; LS pom J. esky Trish song! pot vot choice Lnate', on = songidy oi : - The Host and Hostess was res| % the 4th'éon. of Reach, on Tuerday, Dec. 23rd, said ho was in favor | 1879, by the Rev. Mr. Lee, Mr R. J. Dobson, Ol music, The efforts of the young ladies in Rev, Mr, Betts, pastor of the chureh, Mr, Courtice; Rev. Mr, Madden and Mr, 'George Currie addressed the children, The school turned out well but the number presert of those not connected with the school was next to nothing ; comparatively few outside of the church knew anything of of it or thérs certainly wonld have been a much larger gathering. The village has cause to feel proud of so promising a school and the teachers and children have the best wishes of all for their progress and prosperity. Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting of the township ot Reach L. C. Association was held at the town hall, Manchester, on Saturday, 20th inst., the Vice-President in the chair, -- the year, the election of officers was pro- ceeded with and resolted as: follows :-- President, J. Baird; V. President, Mr. Joshua Dobson; Treasarer, Mr, A. C. Browne ; Secretary, Mr. R. Johnston. The Chairmén ot the several School 'Sections were. re-elected, On motion of Mr. J. Laing, thejmeeting adjournéd at the call of good hours and that it was now jolock and called on Mr. J] n "God Saveithe Queel resting and enjoyable ¥ to Miss Annie, only: pleased with the inte 1879. HOLIDAY SEASON! Oyster Supper. --An oyster su] the auspices of the Literary Club of Albert was held in the public hall ther the evening of Saturday evening was about as wi codly number present. bers of the Club with one or two were all present, and quite & . $123t0 i 0 0 60 $ sess 5885585583 cooccoonareS - ® > ob goeo™ AromO® 228888 ed in this sec : 5238355248 0 35 daughter of ' : 060 19 years, 1 month and 8 days. g 800! Near Manchester, on the 19th ward James, of d wan kicked by a horse tertained of the result 008 to 008 to been for several years a resident of 0 06 to of Reach, Some 006to Doc 0.13 to 018to 015 weeee 0 19t0 020 017t0o 018 009to 010 0 17-t0 20) 0 15te 0186 0 08 te 009 dent of the section of country in & 2nd con. of Cartwiight an the 14th | died and by intelligent ap i! "J. J. Watson of] ess, frugal and industrious habits he a ;comfortable property his widow well provided] RRIED. was a loving husband, affectiona of the bride's uncle, in ighbor and Reach. . ¥ Club responded to the invitation extended b: host, the really lively and in- lled Mr, T. Courtice to their attention to the the entertainment. t was abundant and teresting company cA the chair and turned intellectual phase of The speaking elemen quite a number of highly interesting addresses were After winding up the regular business of t was doemed advisable to bring procwedings to a close at a somewhat the President, tainment as a decided success. BIGELOW'S ROYAL ARCADE. GROCERY DEPARTMENT. A complete assoriment of Dry Muscovado Sugar... .. Yellow Reon Sugar GranulatedsBagar. . Layer Raisins , Valentin Raisin Seedless Raisins . Currants... »{ Nutmegs . Ground Cloves ....0 + Whole Clover: v.ooeee Whole Ginger Mustard... oo 0eeeee Prince of Wales Tobacco Myrtle Navy To Epps Cocoa Blacking ju Tins . Cocoa Nut. Oatmeal... White Starch ....... Cook's Friend Bal Sugars House Castile Soap . «| Button Blue Ball Blue. int Extract of Cinnamon. Lemon Peel 'though a dozen for the same posit be said to be running in J y every one pecting the t of taxes, neither was | Citron Peel .. there ! t or dil on | Yoda i any ag hits y| my part to bay the taxes, I remained in | Lemon Biscuits. : on eight months and - during that Abernethy Biscui time 1 bim thirty dollars jn cash, for | Tea Biscuits ...... which I hold his receipts, In April, 1879, 0 d dly to be al to have the place as be knew he was no longer right where he had been L en. by | tered upon the premises and commenced making garden. For doing this 1 threaten. Burton | éd to lay, au; information against him for |. THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN TOWN. Goods, Millinery, Reudy-made Clothing. Crockery, &e., in addition to t £33 | TERMS CASH the They would also ref; {they have received d uring the past year, and would = assur ~ 101. #, t Prices that Defy Competit: DAYS. 30 Ilinery sold THE NEXT n 4 WITH THE 'CLOSE OF ANOTHER YEAR wilt enter . . THE YEAR 1880 With the same termination to secure succers By Thoroughly deserving it. By supplying their customers at all times with Goods of undoubted excellence; and at Prices which defy competit ducti busi SC principles of economy, J with all the liberality consi ting their which for completeness, Style, and gennine Cheapness, cannot be- surpassed, they hope to merit and obtain a liberal share of the trade of Port Perry and surrounding country. Arrivals of New Goods for the Holiday Trade. Extraordinary Bargains in everyDepartment Inspection of Goods invited. "Comparison of Prices Courted. Courteous Treatment Warranted. JONES BROS. & CO. Port Perry, Deo, 18, 1879. . : P B! a ' of society. The removal of such Seek 8 loss to any gommunity. All who know the Saughier of the late | family sympathise with them in their great 1880. I have no hesitation in prices will bear compari - HARDWARE, %c. carefully and marked every article in the above departments-at the Very "Lowest Living Profits | son with the lowest f 0 are continue and boasting that they are everybody else in the trade. t BARGAINS in Cottons, Wincies, and Wineey My Teas are extra good value, and a large Stock of Raisins, Currants, &c., Cheap. Boots and Shoes, Rubbers and Over Shoes $ in endless vaiety, having been bought before the advance in price, will be sold g@5~ Highest market price allowed for « JACOB DAFOE. Utica, Dec, 2 1879. HOTOGRAPHS, 'only $1 per dozen, a¥ McKenzie's Gallery, Port Perry. ABINEI PHOTOGRAPHS, J per dozen at McKensie's Gallery, Port only $F MBROTYPES, 4 for, 50 cents, at Mc~ ie's Gallery, Port Perry. MALL PICTURES enlarged and framedd for $1.50, at McKenzio's .Gallery, Poré & (C0. Would take this opportunity of wishing their friends and patrons "he Compliments of Season. rn their siricere thanks for the Tiberal enconragemént and snpport re their customers that they ustice and truth,--by treating their customers Port Perry, Dee 15, 1870, RINK! pues proprietor at much expenso and labor has fitted up t FLORAL On the Agricultural Show a ALL part of the Hall has been flooded 80 ix "al tent of the ice has been greatly in- 3 creased over that of last year. Three comfortable wait! in them have been atta sheds. for. horges have bee! | strio'est. order Will at all 'and y PALIODS Mm: that Lady Jot offensive rooms with stoves: ed to the hall and rected. The be prese: ¥ rely on the Manager to them Will be aliow- PregETa.--~Gent's $1.25; Lady and Gent $2; Family $2.5 The Rink will be open in a few days. ager. istent with honesty and fair play;=-" by keeping in Store the year round, a Stock of Goods 'CHRD. I bave the honor to be, Your Obedient Servant, Port Perry, Dec. 10, 1879, 2 i To the Municipal Electors of the __At the urgent solicitation of I have been induced to offer If as a candidate for the REEVESHIP Of the Village of Port Perry for the ensuing |Corrigan & Camphell "Haveon hand an immense Stock of GRO- CERIES including finest Black, Green and Japan Teas, Mocha, and Java Coffee, Raw, Refined, Loaf, Ground and Icing Sugars, Canned Fruits and 0. Fishofthovar. Private ¥ARM LANDS, MILL PROPERTY, 8, = FOR SALE!" ntract,