i T Weeks local flews WHAT ON IK At ABOUT TOWN Big Price- Mr Rim Farm hie pair of mam for good round flgaro of moat be tip formal Close In at meet Friday and Mr J McKay made Ibo loaaon on Holy very reahuii by moans of baokboard crayon Next in ho Presbyterian on April St Church will bo by Mr Two culubrbtionB of Ifbly Communion at and oclock music and choir will bo assisted by an The usual Moral deOoraious also be made Fought in the Rebellion A veteran of the 12tb York n person of Alfred Armstrong died IM day at fit Toronto lis lo years ago and wont into as a brewer at Newmarket Lai or he engaged as a grain During tho Northwest rebellion be served with the Battalion Ho loaves a wid ow and one son The Welcome Spring A punt sings It is good lo bo when the iha sets in the Rollers garble freely and ce gets when mod is over shoe and shine Wo the eparkleB in the bright air Then man turns op hie and the email boys wade all the girls go on their tiptoes of the afrid weather is forgotten we pardon winters Bin for its good to bo alive when tup thaw eets in Let the lhaw come in The The work on the Extension has commenced in earnest the week there have been no leas than men engaged in the pita shovelling gravel There have also beon from to teams hauling from the pile to the Aurora toll The King which the contract of getting oat ties has already cut and hauled over 1000 cedar to the fool of Andrew St near pond hero where they will bo bandy when wanted There are road broakere at Aurora ready to commence work as soon as frost is out of ground Produce Big in Town last and tbe prises made many happy play over of farmers start ed at lie bat jumped to and quite a lot were sold at Better was at 17 IB and Potatoes in de mand started at and and went to Fine winter applea at 35o per basket and per barrel some inferior stock sold at per barrel Turkeys went up to per lb and there were quite a lot in Pork 95 to per cwt a lot of beef sold by the quarter but reporter did not hear the price In Darkness After running for nearly two years and a half the first serious break in the Town Electric Light current occurred a little after Dine on Monday night It was a very simple but it puzzled Electrician till be felt very uneasy Hav ing taken various parts apart and testing each separately only to find that every- thing was all correct be finally discovered that the driving wheel on Kioi was loose on the shaft It only required half a ruinate then to set everything in motion but the suspense of minutes was felt all over town Fortunately nothing going on at hoar in the churches or public buildings except the Kink In the latter there was quite a scramble for boots in the dark When engine broke down laat fall the light was about minutes late in starting in the evening bat with these ex ceptions the light has perfect There are now about incandescent lights in stalled besides the lights Instead of the Jetton next an Rater Service- to bo by scholars Bongo re of to attend Quarterly Ladies Aid of intend holding another of- their popular Quarterly Teas at commodious ml donee of Mr Gnat on Tuesday evening of Tea served from to to be followed by an program including from Mr Wrights As the pro ceeds are for the now Pipe Organ fund ladlea hope to see a largo turnout pa olio are most cordially The regular meeting of the Aid will bo held the day at the same place at when it hoped that some new members will unite with Sent two tramp paiotera arrested in Bar rio last week for robbery at Flanagan gvA names aa unit Good a The prisoners were Iwiigbt before Col Lloyd Friday and pleaded not to of stealing On one of them was found but the other man only had 4 The evidence of Consablo go taken showing tbat prisoners had some admissions to him As doolined making any explanations evidence was deemed suOloient to send down for trial Constable landed the two aaftly behind bars Don the day On Wednesday Judge gave them each two months in jail Count Week By order of the Post masterGeneral all the matter mailed at ovary Office in Ontario week was and the re sult in Newmarket was as follows letteie post stamped news papers and photos and pieces under the head fifth class matter having a total poatage thereon of For the corresponding of year enumeration was aa follows let- tore post cards papers and circu lars photos and IB fifthclass matter with a total postage of The figures are interesting to politicians who a drop of nearly onethird in revenue account of tbe postage on letters being from to letters in Newmarket increased and there is a general advance all through the list business growth while the drop in revenue is only not oneeighth If other offices show a like record the P will be a happy man for a while Postal Statistics The following information taken from the report of received will be read with Interest by many of the business of North York The figures indicate Newmarket is justly entitled to the appellation The Hub Separate A meeting Board bo bold In schoolroom Tuesday evening at oclock when of will On the Mr has sold bis premises on west to Mr and has taken up bis on ftouthof Mr J- of Pino leseed the west half of a Eaglo8l St Johns Church Palm Sunday was duly observed laat Sunday by suitable and dlitrlbu- tlon of Special at pm on Good Friday and devotion at will be decorated for Easter Sunday and Mass at 11 service Endeavor There was a good attendance at the En deavor on Monday evening topic 11 no was taken up by of the Christian Mr W presided with Miss Woollen at organ Miss A gave a recita tion entitled Drunkards Dream being well rendered was by all Tho meeting proved a snoceasaod Endeavor wish to see a similar meet ing the near Provision Store If you have not been down to North you should call at Knowlea new Pro vision and bow clean and tidy everything looks and bow tempting bacon and lard Mr is no novice at business being a butch er by trade and bo knows just what people want in line of cured meats Give him a call and you will be well phas ed BE OS CM I H CI feci Good attendance choir and good Another Burst As Engineer in the of down engine drives the light at Power last Saturday morning the South end of the blew out and another catastrophe was narrowly averted The piece was simitar in to one that blew out of the engine last fall only last large it broke in two pieces and one pastor flying against the wall a few better sermons ban usual En even ing all practices each as fortunetelling by means of tealeaves cards were strongly denounced The in tbe more largely attended than It was conducted by the pastor superintendent with choice duetts by Mr and Miss Miss and Miss Jackson Gray end Miss Missionary collection next for the Norman fund of League Next Sunday being the Ladies Aid intend decorating the with flowers Special by the choir spec ial sermons and bright services commenc ing general fellowship meeting at At a meeting of the Quarterly Board on Monday evening last it was that married men of the congregation should provide a and literary en tertainment the Lectors Boom on Tuesday evening April to raise deficiency on pastors salary All married men of the congregation are re- quested to Primary Room at oclock Monday evening to plan for feet of where was standing accident caused by the metal casting being too light This is a very machinery in outset may be the in the end of Mayor Cane in the purchase of this engine was overruled be cause this was 50 cheaper After was made money was aujposed to bo saved was more than spent in enlarging Power to accommodate this engine The last time It was fixed the Co charged the Council for new and a good deal more than that was in temporary repairs Now same process baa to be over again The intends to seek redress By considerable activity on the part of the Engineer and Mr J Warren from Canes Machine shop the temporary re pairs were completed before the required on Saturday evening which was very as almost every store use light Dentist OppoalU Robertsons Open ijr Quite an Idea An remarks There prob ably a town on earth where scores of dogs do not the tax collector A novel bas been successfully tried in one of larger towns lice A list of dogs taxed is posted ap in a prominent place a reward of ten cents is given to the boys who can haul an animals that have escaped The plan ban two It adds considerable to the town funds and takes away temptation to deceive the Millinery Openings contrast with plerolng winds and drifting enow is springlike appearance of Roches store The display of is simply handsome while tho new millinery is a perfect garden of beauty Crowds will flock to the store to see artistic display as soon it commences to be known quality and extent of Spring Millinery and madeup ladies wear exceeds anything ever shown by this firm in Newmarket Hughes Millinery is also very attractive Flowers and enter largely into the trimmings this A meeting of the Newmarket Junior Lacrosse Club was held on Wednesday night when the following officers were elect ed for the coming season Don President Capt J A Allan President J J Kelly 1st G Montgomery 2nd P Doyle M Treasurer Kennedy P Fox Ex Com Geo P J Kennedy and the Captain Green and white were chosen as colors Practice will commence as as the season opens and the hope to pot up some good games this summer Surprise and Presentation Thursday evening of last week about twenty young men congregated at Barber Shop at a given boar and showed their goodwill toward Mr Bert by presenting him with a handsome Silver Table accompanied by follow ing address Mr Bert Hem Sin Your many friends in this Town learn with regret of your intended removal from amongst us kind position genial manner your accom modating ways have endeared you to and we assure you though your per son be Absent from us you will still be present oar memories a token best wishes for and Mrs we ask you to accept Cake Basket Sugar Bowl and Bolter Cooler We hope that yon and your partner in life may have a safe and journey to borne in the prosperity may attend you and that you may meet with friends who will entertain the same kindly feelings for you there which we here Signed behalf of the young men of Newmarket by Reg and Hardy- Mr was taken so completely by surprise he scarcely find words to reply bat he was deeply tonohed by the and it will ever remind him of friendships in borne of bis child hood Mr and Mrs left on for Brandon Man to make their future borne Read This on your bat and pome down to Starrs and order a dozen or two of Hot Buna deljveied early for yesterday for Easter holi days The annual day fait aomo hot us- maple flvrup ago today the York Rangers vera oo tbe North- Wee or The ftlmanao says spring Is hero There are some who will hardly believe it last set of farni- tore brought to Newmarket It has since delivered in town Whitchurch Council at Wednesday Millinery Openings attracting the at tention of be ladles this The notes of the robin ring through the air moroio2 is a fine day new hate will be in evidence The of Industrial Home meet on Saturday to pass usual accounts A load of Royal went to Au rora Wednesday evening and In Open Council in very gentle and the old adage is true it ia going out like a lion Saturday is the 1st of April Dont let the kids fool you new tailor sports a new sign There is strong indication of a private Bank starting in Newmarket there is some difficulty to obtain satiable prem ises About twenty young men visited powerhouse at Bonds Lake last Sunday so anxious arc for road to open has a choice collec tion of flowers at bis residence beats anything we have beard of in Town Borne Aurora curlers on Toes- day and defeated an nam bar of New market men a friendly match The bellows of the Pipe Organ in St Pauls sprung a leak during last Sunday It is undergoing repairs Social On Wednesday evening the basement of Christian was well lilted by members of the congregation and friends to give a parting farewell to Elder and family who will shortly re move from Newmarket After refresh ments Mr Albert Bogart was called to the and after a few remarks Elder Proseer led in prayer Mr and Mrs were then called forward when following address by Mr Angus Williams and the presentation was made by Mrs J To and Mrs ChidUy We bate assembled tonight to bid you farewell For nearly four you had the care of this oburoh intrusted to your charge and while we do not with to overwhelm you praise and statements too often character ize euob occasions yet we desire appreciation of the way which yon have discharged your duties towards us In your as we feel you have devoted as much time to those who have been detained from the regular services through sickness or other misfor tunes as consiatent with demands of the pulpit which demands always come first In your preaching we have found you faithful to the admonition given by Paul to Timothy 8 tody to show thy self approved unto God a workman that not to be rightly divid ing the word of truth The various of the church have been more thoroughly organizes during your pastorate Ladies Ad and undertaken par- work and largely to the financial and spiritual support of the The of the church were neve good a condition as at present which is due in A goodly measure to your methods and careful attention to detail regular seasons of revival have been signally blessed and the church now ocoa- pies highest point it i cached in the twentyfive years We realize and regret to say fare well But pleased to see you hon ored called to a greater sphere of and we congratulate at Randolph on its of a paator also we extend our appreciation While the part that a wife plays in drama of life is for part behind the and unobserved yet it is nevertheless a very potent factor in a pastors success In the Ladies Aid es pecially you have exercised great earnest ness being the President And we believe that you are indeed a real helpmeat to your husband GratUudoand appreciation are hard to express suitably and tbe gener ally make use of a sign or a token not for its value but only to bring up kind lections We desire you to accept this parse as a token of appreciation and esteem it may serve to bring many pleasant and endearing Wishing you both your family every prosperity and blessing again we say faro- well Signed Clerk A Thompson Chairman Pioanoe Com Lehman President Chris Eadvr A Sunday School Mrs LadfeV Aid Mrs Leader Newmarket March The Elder made a very feeling reply thinking the people for their friendship and generosity and them eve in the followed and after wury party Arriving Every Day New Prints New Lace New Laces New Ginghams New Art Muslins New Trimmings New Sateens New Dress Goods New Lace Curtains St ft A NEW IDEA American Print Dress Patterns designs No two alike Prices Always Right 1 A BRUNTON THE LEADER BIG Shoe Stock We are showing thousands of dollars worth of New Spring Shoes Style and Quality Unsurpassed This is the largest stock of Shoes under one roof in Newmarket Mens Fine Clothing Is what we keep and we received a big shipment this week Young Mens Suits a Specialty We have the Very Latest Styles in Mens HATS CAPS All the Newest Styles just received The Nobbiest Ties in Puffs Derbys Bows etc just to hand O IT O I 4 I Roche Co THE CHEAP STORE EASTER DISPLAY a 2 OF W Capes and Jackets Dress Skirts Under Skirts Ladies and Misses Shoes a r Dress Goods and Silks And Other New Goods For the benefit of our Country Customers we extend our Display Opening to the 1st of March We extend a hearty Inspection Invitation to all We the expression of opinion is that it is the display we have ever made Certainly you will be surprised at the display of so much Rich and Goods pp A