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whom oua Your correspondent w}shes pros- perity to THE ADVANCE, and the com-' pliments of the season to all brother correspondents, ' The Uhristmaa entertainment; of the Sunday School took place lane night, (v_VednesAdav).V Tea was served from 5.30 to 7.30. The programme con- sisted of vocal and instrumental music, dialogues, recitatioua, etc. `I `I1 (`I Mr. J ohnstone our P. 8. teacher hare, held his annual examination and concert on the 21st `inst. The parents of the children and a large number of other spectators were present who seemed to enjoy themselves immenselv. After the teacher -had examined the pupils in the different branches of study 2.. __L:4-In LL15:-I nnnnndntl blununualuonn llllllwlo 1 Ilvvlovu-u - V w-u -7 - v --u--- ljr., was best man. The ceremony took place at 3 o olock in the presence of a large number of witnesses, and was followed by s_ luxurious wedding` din- ner, the usual sentiments being duly honored. The evening _ was pleasantly. spent by the young people in music and games ; the light fantastic was -in . dulged in by those who `desired. The bride who is `one ., of the most. popnlll` young ladies in this vicinity` was the recipient of mun-V: costly. and nseml wedding giftl. } Conspicuous-smong:.t`he' larger gifts was 3] hsndsomeg b.ed_!`00IiI_ suite spresentgd by her. brothers, John. sud James. '-Mr; fond Mrs. Bishcpghsve ~thei7:best "wishes {ma the he-ii-.lty!t can ; .8?Pl%%i=!:9f`#:W?1d rnnrlnu out v-av v---v-v-- wv-~-v--v- cu uuvv---w in which they acquitted themeelvde very credit-ab_ly, they entered heartily into their concert. The programme consisted of singing, recitatione, ' read- ings, dialogues, eto., given by the child- ren with marked ability. After the entertainment the Trustees. treated the children to apples and candies. _Th'e nupsinfa or Mr. J. Bishop, son` of Mr. John B` hop, of Barrie, and Miss Elizabeth vidaon, oldest. dat.1gh- ..-_ -1. 1 ._ 1\.-_.I...... ......... ....I-..._._..I We, your pupils_ in School Seotion,l No. 17 of Innisl, have heard with_re- gret of your intending departure from among us. We well remember your mauy kind deeds and loving `words of encouragement; during thewtime you have been our teacher, by which you have endeared yourself . to. us all, we ask you to accept this clock as an in dication of our abction, and ' trust with the ight of time ' some memory of your former pupils may be awakened in your heart. Wishing you all_ the blessings of this festive season, `we main your loving pupils. ' Ednvale. _ Adam correspondence. 1 AChi'iaI.maa brings with it` -hufmony, crempntreudsr m`oneyV and%m9rim9hr3? Oi 2065, f8'[u._r"gc;` Wm. ?3Frgg jo annuwu .n.-5--a-uuruvuu u:-- _--w- v------ ---on- ter of Jan. Davidson, were solemnized on the 13th of Dec., at `the residence of the -bride's father by Rev. J. Leish- man of Angus; The bride looked charming in a grey gown trimmed with white silk. She wore a wreath of orange blossoms and was attended by the groom's sister, Emma, who was similarly attired. Mr. Joe. Davidson, _-_._ Il'IL_ --_-.__-__lL`_l On Thursday night, 22nd, the child- ren ot the East ward school gave a grand concert in the Temperance Hall to a large audience. All were pleased `with the manner in which the pupils performed their part of the work, es- pecially, the music and singing.` We understand the children intend pur- chasing a clock for the school with the proceeds, about 89. At the close of the concert Miss A. Miles and Miss 0. Dixon" came to the platform and pre- sented Miss Mountjoy with`: compli- mentary address expressing regret at her departure from the section and ask- ing her toacoept as a token of loving remembrance a silver tea set? which was here presented. ' Miss Mountjoy accept- ed the present and gavea suitable re- ply. Sorrow set in at her saying good- bye to her many friends. Mr..__ Harold Kerfoot is visiting friends in Vaughan. ` " the ceremony at the residence of the bride's parents. The bridesmaids were Miss L. Richardson and Miss M. Free; the groomsmenv being Lieut. Mark Robinson, No 4: Company and Mr. 2 Albert Dixon, brother of the bride. I After wedding festivities had received ' a good - share of attention, the happy couple with their attendants left for the parsonage of Mr. Ingram at Minesing. The Epworth League had been invited there that nightto partake. of the has pitality of Mr. and Mrs. Ingram. A delightful time_ was spent in `hearty social style. n_ nu_...._.n__. _2-`_L no-3 .1-` 4,2`: . Mina Brown: of Newmatket is 119 guept of Mr. 'l`hos. Kerfoot. ___l Mr. Jackmsn, bf Buffalo is spending as few days in our village. `I `J Mrs. Elson, who has` been sick, improving. Mr. Will` -Elaon i_a_home' from the lumber camps. He-ih looking`.- halennd hearty. ` ' ` I - ;u down. I - ~Il',-._' ` Mr} I:Js_ton Fletnher, of Wyld: Grah- am, and Darling, Toronto, spent Christ- maat his home harp. The people of Mineaing are much of icted through the death of Mr. Byron Jacobo. eldest son of 7 Mr. S. Jiscobs, last Friday morning in hian27th'vear. He had ` been ailingfor about three` years, and went to Culifornii in the eommerof 1898, but failing to improve his "he;u'lt;h-A `returned -in August last. ,H.'Q.b0(O' his illlneae and eu'eri'ng with `ohrietion jxstience end} fjreeignetion. ;H_e w'na;w`_ell" known ~jt'o1-Thiah exoellent i qualitien. end. [`Qd..~`_ g1::bti8l!t: nzn and useful; l I_fe for .tlie;JMuter"` ljgdly diupogi-.- 4 not > nnfe.ru'_l,e 1.91 S?`9'3.`;; I ~ Sunday, Dec. 31st, Missionary An- niversary on Mineeing oi:-cut. Rev. J. W. Churchill, Pb. B., of Goldwater, Wetohnight service in Mineeing Math. church commencing at 11 pm). Mr. Churchhill preaches, Anton Mills, 10.30, o.m., Edenvele, 2.45, Mtneeing, 7 p.m., .'o\~IQrvv The concert given in the A.O.U. W. hall on Friday night `Dec. 2nd, under the auspices of the public school was_ a decided success. The hall was crowd- ed with an appreciative audience. The programme consisting of songs, reci tations, dialogues, pantotimes etc., was well rendered, thanks to the untiring e`orts of the teachers to make it a success. Proceeds were $10.10. Dur- ing the evening the teachers, Mr. Burk- holder and Mr. Sheldon wereeach pre- . seated with ~ an, address and gifts as tokens of the high esteem in which they: -he1dbrth.vP-l ; t ' Mr. and Mrs. Rumble, of Maple, } are the guests of Mr. D. Wood. T - Mvryand Mra.T8:V17`Vyaton, ot '.l`ov1-onto, ` are spending Vthe ` Christmas vacation ; with the former- s parents. . ` Advance Cortes ondeoce. frag NORTHERN Anvmon 4, 34. _Mr. Standen spoke very nicely I concerning the character of the deceased | and urged all young men and women 1 to take pattern therefrom. The pall- 7 bearers were Messrs. Horace and Wm. A Kerfoot, 'Daniel Ca-mpbell, ".l`hos. Knnpp, Lavary E. Johnson. The rel- atives and friends of the deceased have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. V Oommunion service and Christmas service was celebrated at St. John e church on Sunday. The church was very appropistcly decanted for the occasion. Oro Stanton. . Advance Correspondence. V Mr. `Joseph Kirkpatrick, ` of F109`, "is the guest of Mr. `Ghats. G. Kirkpittrick; I ._ It is reported here that Sergt. L. W. Kiel, of Wolf Inland, brother of A, Kiel, of this village has passed a mo ceaafnl examination in the eld battery of artillery now detailed for South Our public school examination was held on Thursday. 21st inst. The school had been neatly decorated by the scholars and a large number of parents and friendsassemhled to inspect the work being done` in the school. Alter various classes were examined the pupils treated" their friends to a nicely prepared program. At the close of thslvpi-ogtamme prizes wage presented for writing, and map drawing. Strand. Advance Correspondence. The Public School entertainment in the S. A) Barracks lost. Fridey night was greeted h_'v. a lame crowd Mn: Amzns tWarn.ie toocnpid nth? chair. Tue ne1=iou8et`wi;!Itrt mrcelx en t e?t :svre!4z;1ziy9n 5]?" t%;1;`!!pilsek tithe t Those of this village who obtained prizes at the Barrie poultry show were as follows :--Wm. Hodson, lst prize for lerge dressed hog; John Ford,- 2nd prize for collection of turkeys; John J ennett, 2nd prize for farmers dressed L --l.' , Among the many Christmas visitors here are the following persons :-Miss K. McLean, Toronto; Mr. George B. McLean, ' Midland ; Mr. and Mrs. H. Dunith, Utho' ;' Miss Matilda Craig, Elmvale; Mr. and Mrs. D. Hart. To- ronto ; Mr. and Mrs. James Reedmon, Victoria Harbor ; Miss Grace Morrison, Toronto. . ` Big Bay Point. Advance Correspondence. L Mr. Bobs. Booth, who recently sold his stock and ebota` by -auction. has -rented`his"farm t`ovMr._John Gowan of Toronto. T _ A Ul`81Rh`l11.'8t. Advance Correspondence. Mr. A. T. Cooper, of Elmvale was the guest of Messrs. Craig on Sunday. Barrie, December 28, 99. Vairickers x & M10. Besland HeartyWi_|jgs: _... ___-_-J- A Messrs. Jan. and Geo. Wiggins , `MP9-' R. Williamson and family` of. Barrio, Mrs. Wm. Bell of Newmarke.t,gMisar Annie Todd of Toronto, Mr. Aj.,:VD00`R1$9: of Newmarkec, are visiting -he-to. 2"; It 2 .. 2/a`1'i`rvI|.s-; `. old year itsfsunshine and shadows -is fast`; ebbing away. and we hail the advent of another yearlwithlits many resolutions. Those whomade .similar- resolutions a year ago start wifhifresh enthusiasm now; .96 we begin the year 1900 ~ with renewed energy to supply the. public} with the BEST AND FINEST GOODS at the Lowest Possible Prices, thereby giving good and honest value, coupled` with fair and upright dealing to our respected patrons. i Bright and Prosperous New Year We close a most successful year with To all our `Customers and Friends. At the Christmas service. here Sun- day afternoon, the choir rendered an appropriate anthem very acceptably. I On Friday` afternoon a public exam- ination was held at the schoolhouse at which after a short programme of songs and recitations, , Mollie Herrigan read the followingaddress :--Mr. T. Kidd, --We now regret the loss of our at- fectionate and attentive teacher` who has taught us with great skill and care for the short term of three years; We are` sure that no other teacher could have `taken more care in teaching the `pupils than yjoul have done; and that the `people, oi this section are all well with, the attention` you have vhilsyou have been jatrd;.fthe;=stay- you have helped the l you with 3 Ant:'!t!-hr-!9 co` the ` Mr and Mrs. B, Carruthsrs and Mr. Sandy Osrruthersf Toronto, worn visit- ing here over Christmas.- - Another of the old residents, Mr. John Coleman`, pissed sway on Monday morning, Dec. 18th. The Rev. Mr. Scott, of Angus, conducted the funeral service st the home of Mr. A. 1`. Arnold, `after which the remains were interred st the Angus cemetery; Mr. C. Hickling had thirty cattle deborned last Wednesday. - There is one baohelot s' hall less on the line now. Good bye, Isaac. ,} Misses Lily nd Annie Pratt are} -home for Christmas. ` i Messrs. Geo. E3159" '9`, " ig- Klrkputrick, who let} 119 3 T lust Augubt; for Ml-n1,`b9 fj'n,: Oregon. The 11035 19 ` A" Minneapolis and fmm .tbF'`l`i'kn Oregon. They 8170 '9 $'!`` ` country. % ' r Mr. .McKeo,V Bag-tie, visited Acmohg his many friengia here last veok. The Misses Peacock and Miss L. Tun-12` Barrie, spent Christmas in the -21]- . Mr. A. B. Cross returned home last Wednesday to spend the holideye under _the parental roof. graphaphone, Miss'Wass s recitation, Miss Erma Dolmage s club-swinging, Mitchell Mathers solos and Miss Georgie Barclay s solos, added much to the success of the entertainment. Mr. Chas. Dearing, principal, had charge of the musical part of the programme, and Miss Kneeshaw, assistant, the literary. Miss Blanche Duncan was organist for the school. The proceeds trom admis- sion `fees of 5c. and 100. amounted to a 818.25, most of which will be sent to the Sick 0hildren s Hospital, Toronto. - ww----u---w-, - V---:- Advance Con-uponden ---?----FOR A------ A large number attended the examination on W'.adn_ggdu.ff_ N. Campbell, Mr. ' M G Ktrkpacrick tnok.cI ' a long program_mo_jw Rev. N. C " '3;;l.+6i:;a, at-.-Lizzie wens, Gertie `Canon, G. Smith, F. Gillan, M. Wig- gins, E. Manon, ' ' 12...: An... v_._ If nL-;__1 D n- '. lit Cine, j`r..--H. Chap;el,.O. Mason, E. Wallwin, A. Chappel. 0 -n-uu-wvuaa a-'-1;1:duClaaa,jr.-M. Chappel, P. Wig- gins, M. Wnllwin. lI_.I l`II_.._. `IR 117.11. I`! G_-_I- 1;` 3"--1 -- "---"--- ` 2nd Clasa.--F.Wella, G Soule, E. "Bishop, H. Manson, J. Cameron, J. Wullwin. ' I: Class , ur.--A. Chappel, R. Lead- lay. - - - I .14 AL... S. V tr nL_.._-I n lm......- 5th Clasa.--_Magg1o Kenny. 4th Clasa.-S. Wallwip, M. Herri- ggn, W. Colon, D. Bishop, F. Pratt, W. Bishop. - A 9 ...a.n|-.... .g..` 1':__:.. n'r..nL. n....4.:.. \ an. 5 VIII \lIlUuvg IV.--Geiue Reid, Jennie Elliott, Clots Elliott, Alfred Webb, James Tribble, Moggioedfern, Lloyd Guest, I Pearl Soulee, Milton Rear. 1'11 15.. 'I'l'T-__:-- 'I'n.,-_L 1a.,,,, ,1: ----.-up -vv--, gcvnvuavv av" II.3-Hazel Mayor, James Irwin, Reta Webb, Gladys Mayor, Brock Roar, Mabel Robinson, Harry Elliott, Russel McCabe. A - I.--Guelph Mayor, Eva Warnica, Louie Elliott, Edward Elliott, Fred Webb, Clara Robinson, Wallace Trib- ' ble, Irella Reid, Annie Redfern, Geo. ,Re:a. - _-- -v:w own unrnawsannanavn % V.-ielmav Webb; Amy Webb, Myrtle Guegt. 'I'I,`I I - vi'ii.:'E`3Tl a.'V:&.a';"1.1.ic`s:,vi`.1-`uni: Fennel], Luther Rear, Florence Reid. 0 'l1'-__I ll 1- avnvnvganbnvavgvgvgvgvnvnvs 3 Interesting News - -g Repdrt of S. No. 6, Vespra, for De- On Dec. 24th, Captain O Neill Mur- phy, shot in a dual, and perhaps killed, M. Marcel, editor-in-chief of La Cari- cature It was some of La Caricature s cartoons insulting Queen Victoria that roused the re of the Irish Captain, who served for many years in the Horse Artillery, and is a crack shot. Mur- yhy called Marcel out for insulting the Queen. As a result the editor s collar- bone is broken, ond he has a big hole in his . breast which may prove fatal. La Caricature and Le Rire have lgen particularly nasty jn their cartoons. When the gallant captain saw his Queen attacked he wrote to the offend- ing\editor calling him a dog and a coward. The combat was of the brief- est duration, for Marcel was put here `do combat at once. As he fell his re- volver went o', and a bullet grazed Murphy's arm. The editor lies in a precarious condition in Switzerland, while the Irishman is out skating on g the Bois. Honor Roll for Big By Point pub- licichogl for De m_b_er. Mouavfto `LOAN; 5 an percent. on Mortgage. A ' ` LOUNI & LOUNT, An 11-ishman s Love for The Queen. Honor Roll, TISICTI. Dffp oppogagg R. a. scgzaon. Correspondents.