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healed and made my hands ghee i » barns cars", Tor Er) one of an whe ah they heard Zam Bi Thee is mo skin dis- 'it will not relieve and cure ve Fl is spreading il is now regarded as at -"fest-aid" in - workshops, on 'farm, or in the home. No frav- should be without it. Every home should have its box ready for use. A little Zar- Buk rubbed reg- on the hands and face retieing each night will keep skin soft and free fram chaps, sores or disease. _have a cut or bruise, all harmful up new ussaes cell by A as a brick- lager lays row after row of bricks. Then it covers the wound with new healthy skin and the cure is effect- ed! Zam Buk is also a ¢ re for piles. It gives speedy relief and ends the throbbing, burning pains. Skin diseases, such as eczema, itch, ul- cers, barber's rash, rashes due to biood poison. It, Tanoot resist its power'wl healmg virtaes. Purely vegetal¥ it ts ah ideal combina- tion of er ans purity. 50C a box of ail drugvists nd stores, or post free from Zam-Buk Co. Toronto, fur price, reject cheap, harmful and dangerous subStitates. . $300 to $10,000, have | MO. N NE) me for immediate in- nr at aa rate. EIUBERT L. EBBELS, er, Port Perry. > Several sums from | Reach, Port Perry * Agricultural Society at on Tuesday last proved success. in every par- A The show of poultry, bitter and took place m the market Pourtty Was of Suality bat the quantity meagre ; of 'butter was large the magnificent. Tne and intelligent butter makers |, did themselves credit as well by the extent as wells tle quality of the display," The show of eggs was large, ~The street exhibit of Horses was and createn quite a sen-- sation: during its progress and the many fine animals were the admira- tion of alk PRIZE LIST: Pair Spring Chickens--1 Jas: McKen- zie, 2 Miss J. Lyle, 3 Mrs. Jas. Stark. Pair Chickens--1 and 2 Mr. r{ Geo.' : os. Parr, § Mrs. W, F. Weir. ies Displayiof Ducks--x Mrs. Jas Stark. Pair Geese--1 and 2 Mrs Jas. Parr, 3 Miss J. Lyle. Display of Géese~1 Mrs. 'S. Sheppard. Hen Turkey--1 ahd 2 Mrs. "Wanna- maker, 3 Mrs, F. Brimacoinbe, Gobbler--i Mrs F- Brimacombe. Ten pounds Butter--1 Mrs. T- Barrett, 2 Mrs: Alonzo Williams, 3 Mrs, Wm, Graham, 4 Mrs. A. Cummings. ~ - Five pounds Butter--1 Mrs. Wm. Brown, 2 Miss Scott, 3 Mrs. Thos. David son. Que Dozen Fresh Eggs--1 J. Staley, 2 Mrs. Sheppard, 3 Mrs. A. Werry "ingle Driver. 15] hands and under -- 1 Robt. Mole, 2 W, G. Brown, 3 Thos. Bomnetta. Single Driver over 15} hands--1 Irwin | Ormiston, 2 C. Sleep,] 3 F. J. Hooper. Single Driver, J15} 'hands and under, (open)--1 Orr Graham, 2 John Darcy, 3 W. Ward Single Driver, over 15} hands, --1 Paxton & Collacott, | Stonehouse. Draft Team in Harness--1 John Scott, (open) 2 and 3 M. North Ontario Observer. |: ve xis, 3 b. seponsia (Te Ocal Paper of the People per FOUNDED IN 1857. i i and Published in Perry. PORT PERRY, DEC. 24, 1908. How the People Voted. According to a calculation made by the Cierk of the Crown in Chancery, the number of votes cast in the recent general election was 1,227,061. Of this number 542,685 were for Conservative candidates, while 574.356 were for Liberal can- a didates. The standing of the par- ~ ties as determined by the popular wate is as follows :-- Liberal majority .. 31,671 Agricultural Team--i1 Thos. Hall, E. L. Williamson, 3 Geo. Cochrane Draft Brood Mare--1 Jas Leask, 2 D. -- | McPonald, 3 W. Holtby. Agricultural Brood Mare--1 Thomas Graham, 2 Geo. Cochrane, '3 Thos Mo>- Kee. § Light Brood Mare--1S A Devitt, 2 Thos McKee, 3 Geo Cochrafie. Draft Gelding or Filly over one year--1 W. Hooper, 2 Geo Cochrane, 3 L.]J. Smith. Agricultural Gelding or Filly over one | year--1 Frank Bowles, 2 W Ormiston, 3 H. McCulloch. Light Carriage Gefding or Filly 1 W Wannamaker, 2 W. Ormiston, 3 W. Ire- land. Draft Gelding or Filly ywo years old--1 Robt, Smith, 2 ¥ P. Platten, 3 Wa. Graham. Pu 3 Agricultural Gelding or Filly two years --1 Alex Leask, 2H. McCulloch, 3 Geo. Coohrane. : Light Carriage Gelding or Fllly two years--1 Jas. Parr, 2 Frank Watson, 3 P. C, Graham. The vate for 1904, as calculated shortly ater the election of that Fear, was 1,024,479. This was dis- tributed in this way :-- Liberal majority .. 48,081 There has thus been an increase in bath votes, that of the Conserva- tives being the larger. - 28 Two impor important Litettry and Mus ical events have transpired since our issue of last week, both of which were Highly successful in the best acceptation that term. * Now that the general election is a matter of history. it is easier to tel! the truth," says 'a weekly paper which under the disguise of inde pendence stands (by the Ottawa grafters. This is a confession of decet which is characteristic of the Laurier system. , Sercuar Music IN Te Matno- mist Cuurcit: --Toronto's popular wocalist and master of v6ice culture, Mr. E. Barton, has kindly consent ed fo'take part with the Cheir of the Methodist Church on the éven of Sunday next in its rendition Special Music for which : has been made. Lady Driver--1 Miss Hamm, 2 Miss Meharry, Miss F- Parr. SPECIAL PRIZES. The following Special Prizes were given by. the Reach, Port Perry and Scugog Clydesdale Syndicaie for the progeny of Royal Flush. Spring Colt or Filly--1 J. M. Real, 2W T. Reader, 3 Jas. Kirby. One-year-old Colt or Filly--1 Frank Bowles, 2 L. J. Smith. Two year-old Colt or Filly--1 Alex. Lgask, Wm. Graham, 3 W. D. Munro. Everything was managed in a most satistactory manner and the efforts of the active, persevering | Officers and Directors deserved the splendid victory that their efforts. Qur friend. Jackson was adding his part in making things lively in professionajicharacter as auctioneer. Mr; Jackson is a reliable auctioneer, bé understands his business thor- oughly and parties rely on his in- tegrity and good judgment. The village had a decidedly lively appearanée 'and the approaching holiday. influence was very marked, all appeared cheerful and and biisiness was made to rush. Our hotels bad their hands full attendiog | to their crowds of guests! press our decp regret, that the time has yo hr consider it to be your duty, bruit your claim upon the honorable office of Reeve of a municipality which you so ably filled, with dignity amd honor; for the TWD YEETS. It bas been a picasure tows as sub- ordinates 40 participate in Council -~ wihich proceeded so harmoniously you Have been presiding officer, we will in the future always back to the many pleasant profitable meetings which we and mow,- severing Our ussoTIations wish in to W. F. Dossox, Clerk. Presentation to Miss Beaford. A very pleasant evening was spent last teachers met at the home of Miss in Thursday, when ihe Hind ya cue aE ligpeor room. Hee off tenes nouns. » At Ber prediimiingey to he twill by Was madt sit te That tite pnw] fjumgmem fhe mugisnatei amt, ws Watt fe thy a tetned 1m tiie pene off offre Head engited extn, Gamble to say farewell to Miss |Unitell Stites ane nant Bedford who is giving up her posi- tion at the end of the year. During the evening they presented Nass Bedford with a handsome silver fern pot and. a%pair of silver candlesticks and the following addressin booklet form. Port Perry, Dec. 17, vguB. Dear Miss Beprorn, As friends we are assembled to- night about to sever the bonds friendship which have bound some of us for years, some not so long, and still others but a few months. In back over ithis period, we realize that your presence in our midst and your cheerful word have not been without wilect--but an- [Hi andl Hee sowmesi tp wary well; But = spemadistt un hers off anes, was tgp," amd] amaibedi aii dient. A his wey shang td low to a wigillesamnsi ion wil fall summed tie order 4p Stow that agmnslt tie im tint cwse tHe wie Base Heean andl 2 mow wenne tp Be «dlls tugeslien, deed have ever served to make bar || would ews tellem saad] dens lighter and our work a ples- sure, Be assured that though you no longer a member of our circle in person, you shall not be wanting in our thoughts. We ask you to token as a Ionia: ou yi ogic ftiends in suicerest Fes a the has to bestow way be yours days to come. Signed P. L. McLesx, H. B. Stewart, E. V. Gasmix, NM. L. Pane, H. IE M. R. FypsuL. iris Blackstock. inthe St. John's Church, Blackstock, Annual Tea and Sacred Convent to be held New Vear's Day, January 1st 190g. A good program promised. Rev. W. H. Vance, B.A, of Tor- onto, will speak on Glimpses England and Ireland." ing réverénd genflemen have also been invited to'give short addresses: } Creighton, Lindsay; R. A. | Delve and C. }. Forster, Black- stock. Miss S. Elsie Richurdson of Lindsay, Elocutiomist. Wiss Mab=l Winters ot Lindsay, Soloist. The Choir of the Church will take part, and good local talent will slo assist inthe program. Imstrument-, al Selectibns on Mandolm, Banjo and Violin. Tea served the hall from $10 7.30 pom. Eutertwin- ment iw' the church to 8 RE amen vt Chid- ren 15. © Somday a free. 'Robt. Spinks, The-village asa whole was in al. flutter dnd as busy asa bee hive. This was Port Percy a8 it, be, ed rd ' "Si ia a by a matibemdie He we NEW YEAR'S FESTIVAL. gr f= the lawyer s alia was wilret teva pagniir YE th TW. this slight | fhe jumans wae nepest i The was Woww andl ow wen = wo ihe [oor a wey prgpely so iin sssall insan: By must not attempt to to investigate, but he say toshinvit lacks the charm of the falling into; graceful folds lie was accustomed to see years age than he cares to Yet the. Californian presentsaby no means appearance; but pictur- is the thare suitable adjec: The other 'day 1 saw' one aut af a bank, untie her horse, haid of the reins, put a dainty foot: inv the stirrup, swing her: imo the saddle quite with af ian athlete; and bolding a little riding whip closé ta horse's flank; with her left elbow tawards her side and the quite nonchalantly in her left and her independently poised inclined a little towards might, she galloped off towards the in a very cavalier sort --if, that is, one may apply ward! cavalier to a lady even to lady even when she 18 an harse back: Thase moving pictures I promis- to write t were nothing less marvellotts, and how tl.ey were sa as to change tlieir dimensions and _posifions an unsolved mystery. Let nat attempt an elabarate destrip- of them, but content myself m very few sentences. They a pictorial synopsis, of Lord's ics eare for St. Mary from tills their return from was beantifully realistic ; the homelife: of the Holy Family at Nazareth was charmingly realistic; the scene en the Monnt of Trans figuration. was preternaturally real: istic ; the raising of Lazurus. was awfully realistic) the Crucifiction was harrawingly realistic ; the visit - aie top the Famb. in the Garden 28! early ifr the morning" was pathet- TS | ically, pealistic ; the Lord's 'Resar- rection was gloriously realistic ; witile- the Ascension was adiledito the effect. was, the splen- did Singing of appropriate [CONCLUDED NEXT WHEX.] of charms for: he and "for her a , giving them he Gime, love and thought. thing possible, regardless of was to saye« spite their united sil and the home was deprived of a wife and mother. The esteemed @ompanion and comfort of her life still lives to bless her memory and monra ber loss. She leaves three loving and lovable daughters worthy of their loving parents. Mre. A. H. Moosejaw, Sas. ; Mrs. Wi M. Real, Greenbank; Mrs. O. J Turner, Carroll, Manitoba. All mourn with the mourners in their sorrow. : BUNTIN--In Jari? on pid, December 18, 1308. Arn Buntin, widow of the late Ro bt. Befntin, in' her 83rd year. Deceased was a native of Eng- land, was a true woman and adorned the name of lady, hef life 'was 'ex emplary in the best sense of that term ; she loved virthe for its own sake and showed her desite for good by her uniform life of 'doing geod and doingit in the, proper way and at tHe proper fithe. She was a staunch member of 'the Church of England, a devoted wife, loving mother and desirable; kind neighbor. Possessed of good health and grand constitution she suffered little from illness through out her long life, her death. ters survive to mourn the loss so worthy of their love esteem. The children are :--Wil- liam, who resides in Jarvis; Robt. F. in Peterborough; Edward in Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs: "James Patgeter, and Mrs. H. Carter, 1h Toronto; Mrs. Edward Ttascott, in Macnac, Mich. ;. Mrs. John Young inlErie, Penn.; Mrs. Wm. ales; Port Perry. The members of the family pre- sent at the obsequies held in Port Perry on Sunday last are desirous returning fheic si re thanks to the kind friend who so generously assisted as pallbearers and other- wisesby their gracious presence so kindly aided in perfecting the daties'of the solemn occasion. T the Reverend Gentleman who ably and gracefully offifiafed at the funeral they tender their sincer- fst heartfelt jhanks.... a has' of certain Leader, of _editor propr give sureties for y and E er the King's' Bench division to si joke TN ew ny CISL OCU 0 RRR BLM ROR OUR FINE CATALOGUE is mailed free on request. Write for it if you have any notion of a college course. Central Bus- iness Coliege, Toronto. W. H. Suaw, E. R. SHaw, Pres. Sec. NB MO RM he is Sieh Port Hope, Dec 22--"Jack" Lingard a well-known character in Port i passed away this afternoon after a hard struggle for life. His neck was broken by a fall sustained in a runaway twenty days ago. The unfortunate man's body was paralyzed ffom the neck down, and ugh he was able fo eat and hold long conversations with friends, no hore was ever held out for his recovery. Dr McKinley two weeks ago cut down to the spinal chord and removed |; several splinters of bone and found the big nerve all but severed. The body was practically dead, and the man lived only by the automatic action of the or: gaus. Something exceptionally uniqvé, , artistic and at W.. L At Joven season 1 of the year when the giving and. receiving gift ate the order of the day, it is the greatest importance to know where the greatest, and finest qual- ity, newest styles, antl 'most desir- able Hotiday Presents ase to be had §t modértats prices. Mr. McCaw has just"sich an exténsive stock as catmot fail to meet the requ of dll. (Seehis alyertisém ent.) FI ARE Ever Have Kind of fierce to be knot at niidmight Keep Nerviline handy. quiets instantly. casionally trouble entirely. Ont... Wm. Dee. know of will give such. to cramps, coli, * or stomach' as 'Nerviline. sqeamish of erviline in next minute." i tion and 2 i be "Newsi, in a in' ten 'nd get in a Nice BANDPAINT FOK CHRISTMAS ee AT » nO Cox's x| Palos "HANGE PROM 75 0 'Ela Brock. i be Plénsed to AA ab and. time. ty 2000400000000 Notice to Creditors In the matter of N. W. Stafford . of the Village of Port Perry, in the County of Ontarlo, Wardle: : Dealer. » NSE: 18 HEREBY GIVEN that - the above fiarhed Debtor hes made an assignmefit {6 ine in pursuance of the Ontario Act, 48 Vic , respectin; ments for the benefit of Creditors. meeting of Ther for the a ie of Ins, rs a 'directions for Soros] of rE will be held at my office, in the Céurt House, in the Town of Whitby, of Rt ielay, the bs of December, of Two in the aD Creditors are réquiested to file their claims against the Estate with mé, with affidavit attached ; also nature and value of security if any held, on or before the day of such meet- assign D- 1908 at the hour ing. rp He J. F PAXTON, ' "Sheriff CO. LTS 3 WINTER OPENS JAN; 4th Arrange now to attend the fam us TORONTO, ONT. ~~ stands to-day without a the Dominion. Nearly all to be tha bast, bat claim- not make them so. Get Read it fiom cover to yoarself what this Col" and 'the adyantages i Ww. 3. "ELLIOTT, Principal, Yonge and Alexander Stas. cover. oe" Your Course ness will if taken snd thor- ~ ° Wioter 1 Toronto.