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.u.:.n......-....._..‘_.. ‘12:- t‘\â€"£.49Dk‘112‘_‘~‘4{-'-hâ€"3\'L 44.4. , “up. u..- ... r. ~ _ , _.~).-m-.‘.:I7’A‘«,' KM.;J\.1Qfi-VM‘5‘<’<_ .A ‘IHE MAN WITH A PLOT TELLS HIS The TRENT VALLEY NAVIGATION 00., . a Boer, and so on. “Spring, but who has taken Nellie’s part _ face, Isn’t that so ? " Zartwh . . v KAWAan LAKES. "Easy to Explain. FRIEND ABOUT IT. LIMITED. They were sittingin the club and dis- ‘cussing plays and plots and actors and actresses and hoc genus omne. Said he: “ I rather like these ingenious, intricate plots. Now, for instance, I have agreat :idea for a plot. Two men are in love with two girls. Charlie is in love with Edith and Jack is enamored of Nellie, . but Nellie loves Charlie and Edith loves Jack. That is simple, isn’t it ? ” The friend said it was. “ Well, they go to a masked ball. Charlie is to wear the disguise ofa harle- quin ; Jack that ot'a Boer. Edith will appear as Spring and Nellie as Mary, Commencing Monday, Sept. 17th. “ MANITA.” Leave Bobcaygcon 7 a; m. Leave Bridgencrth 3 p. m. Calling on signal at all intermediate landings. “ ESTURION.” Bobcaygeon dep.' 6 15 a.m. and 3 10 p.m Sturgeon Point “ 715a.m. “ 4 10 . queen of Scots. Before the ball they all Lindsay, arrive 8 40 ,,_m. u 5 35 _ , get- to know somehow what the disguises Lindsay, p m p m dep. ll 00 a.m. “ 5 45 p.m. "of the others will be. Then at the last Sturgeon Point.“ 12 10 p.m. “ 7 00 p m. moment they reverse the characters, each Bobcal’geou am“ 1 15 P-m- “ 8 15 P' m. '- couple exchanging their dresses. Do On Saturdays boat will wait arrival of , you follow ? " evening train from Toronto. The friend gasped a reply. “ This means to say that Charlie, who twas going as a harlequin, really goes as Well, Charlie, as a tBoer, makes love to Nellie, who was ‘ gring as Mary, queen of Scots, but who is masquerading as Spring, while Jack, who was going as a Beer, but who takes the part ofa harlequin, devotes himself l‘to Edith, who should have gone as Meals are served on the Esturion. 20 and 50 Trip Tickets for families may be had at reduced rates at the Office of the Company or of W. H. Hamilton, Bobcay geon. Lindsay Agent, Geo. Wilder, G. T R. Town Ticket Agent, Express Ofiice. LOOK! IF YOU WANT ANY Paris Green, Insect Powder, Fly Poison Pads, or Sticky Fly Paper. You will find the best qualities and brands at Robson’s Drug Store. N. B.â€"If you require glasses, or find your eyesight failing, you cannot do better than have your eyes tested here. We guarantee satisfaction. Good Furniture Is always cheap furniture in the long run. Looks better. Wears better. Gives better satisfaction. I have the best and largest stock of furniture of all kinds, from the best manufacturers in the province consisting of -â€"DlN”ING noon FURNITURE â€"BE DROOM SETS â€"EASY CHAIRS, of Mary,queen of Scots. Now, to make this plain, you will see that I have drawn all the characters on paper, and if you will follow these lines which I I‘have made you will see also that, sup- posing they change dresses before the - time of unmasking, everything will ap- ._pear to be right when they come face to No answer came. “So that. Charlie, who was in the dis- ; guise of a Boer, now appears as a harlo- ~ quin and makes love to Edith, who was Mary, queen of Scots, but is now Spring : while Jack, who was a harlequin, is now a Boer, and spoons with Nellie, who was Spring, but has now .taken her right costume of Mary,‘queen of Scots. Well, when they unmask, Charlie. who was a Boer, and is now a harlequin, can’t make out why or how Edith, who was to appear as Spring and appeared. ~~‘as Mary, queen of Scotsâ€"why, where on earth has he gone to ‘? ” The friend had fled from the simplest plot in the world, but he may be seen in .a certain ward muttering to himself: “Now, Charlie went as a Beer and - Jack ought to have gone as a harlequin and Edith went as Spring andâ€"0h, my poor head ! ” -0â€" The Returned Prodigal. . “No, suh," said the returned colored prodigal, " dey ain’t so much room ’t'er -de cullud man in Boston ez what day .makes out.” ‘, Been there, have you ? ” “ Yes, suh, en mighty glad ter git 'back i ” “ What was the trouble ? " “ Trouble ’nufi, suh, I tell you! 1 rhearn tell dey wuz takin do cullud folks .° . ’ . â€" J ’ .m ban on supportm of am right on _SIDEBOARDS’ let"; but dey soon lemme know dat I won clean mistook; I thought l’d jine -wid what day calls de ‘literary folks’ up dar, but dey kicked me out. Den 1 ‘. ~ gone ter speech makin, but dey warn’t and _P}1095 ale a’wa’y down’ nobody tu’n out ter henh me ’cept de RepaIring and all ordered .janitor on two perlicemcn. En, would work promptly attended to, ' ' I ' ’ «r- you b he“ 1" suh, I could“ t even a", I? Undertaking in all its branches. .a place 02 teacher in one or de high L. DEYMAN. â€".SPRINGS AND MATTRASSES, â€"KITCHEN FURNITURE (all kinds,) schools ! ” Better to Have Waited. The other morning Jones turned up .at the office even later than usual: His employer, tired of waiting for him, had himself set about registering the day’s transactions, usually Jones’ first duty. The enraged merchant laid his pen aside Very deliberately and said to Jones, very sternly indeed, “ Jones, this will not â€"do ! " “ No, sir,” replied Jouesgently, draw- ing off his coat as he glanced over his employer’s shoulder. “ It will not. You have entered McKurkcn's order in the wrong book. Far better to have wait- .ed till I camel " Dr. T. P. McCULLOUGH, Specialist, EYE, EAR. NOSE and THROAT. Will visit Simpson House, Lindsay, every Wednesday. Hours, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m Consultations, eye, ear, nose and throat. Peterborough, corner George and Murray Btreets. 0-‘ Plenty Left for 8. Sandwich. A certain lawyer who was acandidate f. r a municipal office went out canvas- sing one day and knocked at a cottage door. The door was opened by a wo- man. “Is your husband in, Mrsâ€"7 ” inquired the lawyer. “ No, sir,” was the reply, “ but I know what you want. My husband is sure to vote for you because you got him off for stealing that ham last week." “ No, no ; alleged stealing of the ham." corrected the lawyer. “ Alleged be blowcd l ” was the woâ€" man’s smiling reply. “ We’ve got a bit of it left still. Lemme give you a sandwich out of it, sir.” . _._ . , NEVESOM’S HARNESS SHOP. will” Harness of all kinds made to order on shortest notice. W Repairing a Specialty. want to ride a golden wheel Upon a golden shore, Where streets of gold are smoothly rolledl ll And punctures punk no more. mery openmg commences and following days. Fall Millinery Opening September. 25th EVERYBODY WELGWE. Mrs. J. A. Maohongall. Announcement. Wm. GAMPBELL’S ADVERTISEMENT. AUTUMN MILLINERY. Our.- opening will be on TUESDAY, snr'r. 25th, and following days. Our stock has been carefully selected from various millinery establishments. goods. N 0 half worn out samples shown. We will also show a large stock of Jackets, Mantles, Dress Goods, Skirts and Blouses. w PRICES RIGHT. SELLING OFF. As I wish to close up my business in Fenelon Falls as soon as possiblepall the goods in the store will be sold REfiARBLESS of COST. This is an opportunity to obtain great bargainsof which all should avail themselves. come to the Special Sale on Saturday. 3. Athena. LOOK M “iii. GROCERIES DEPARTMENT. . We desire to call your attention to the following line or goods, just received: Choice Cleaned Currants; Choice Seeded Raisins, one pound packages (East Brand) ; Fine Filiated urrants ; Selected Valemeia.Raisins; Sultana Raisins. A full stock of Crosse & Blackwell’s Peels; Soft-shell Almonds; Shelled Grenoble Wal- nuts; Shelled Almonds. CROCKERY DEPARTMENT. Toilet and Dinner Sets. Forthe next two weeks We will offer special value in these goods; also a large stock of Fancy Goods, Lamps etc. BOOT AND SHOE DEPARTMENT. A full line of the best goods and latest styles money can buy. - READY-MADE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Call and see our Men’s, Youths’ and Boys’ Suits, also a. nice line of Ulsters and Overcoats. These are only a tow of the lines of new goods just placed in stock. You are invited to take a. close look through the ,stocks and compare prices whether you buy or not. Our 25c. Tea is immense value. cos. MGFA nuns. ~A 'nS .,. SOCIETIES. NIGHTS OF TENTED MACCABEES Diamond Tent No. 208. Meets in the True Blue hall in McArthur’s Block on the first and third Tuesday in each month. Caas. Wxss, Com. C W. Bnaoovns, R. K. ANADIAN ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS Trent Valley Lodge No. 71. Meet in the Orange hall on Francis street west on the first and third Mondays in each month R. M. Mason, N G. J. T. Tnonrson Ja., Sec. O. L. No. 996. MEET IN THE ORANGE . hall on Francis~St. West on the second Tuesday in every month. J. J. Nsrison, W. M. Tues. Jonnsron, Rec-Sec. INDEPENDENT ORDER of FORESTERS. Court Phoenix No. 182. Meet on the last Monday of each month, in the True Blue hall in McArthur’s Block. R. Docaan'rv, Chief Ranger. SAMUEL ELLERY, R. S. W CANADIAN ORDER OF FORESTERS, Fenelon Falls Lodge No. 626. Meets in the Orange Hall on Francis street west. on the first Thursday of each month. - Taro. Jov, Chief Ranger, P. Darn/m, Sec. m-M ANADIAN HOME CIRCLES. FENE LON Falls Circle No. 127, meets in the True Blue hall in McArthur’s Block the first Wednesday in every month. ' P. C. Bunonss, Leader. ‘ ‘ R. B. Svnvnsrsn, Secretary. F. AND A. M., G. R. C. THE SPRY . Lodge No. 406. Meets on the first Wednesday of each month,on or before the full of the moon, in the lodge room in Cunningham’s Block. H. H. GRAHAM, W. M. Rev. W. Fanncwn, Secretary CHURCHES. APTIST CHURCHâ€"QUEEN ST REIT; .W. T. Roberts, Minister. Preaching servrces every Sunday at 103" a. m. and m. Bilge Class and Sunday School at p. m. raise and ran ‘ - ' Thursday at 8 p m p yer service on . All fresh METHODIST CHURCHâ€"COLBORN Street-TRev. R. H. Leitch, Pastor. Sunday service at 10.30 a. m.and 7 p. m. Sabbath School at 2.30 pm. Epwnrth League of Christian Endeavor, Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. Prn 'er meetin o 'l‘hnrsdayeveningat 7.30. J g n “NEâ€"â€" T. ANDREW’S CHURCHâ€"COLBORNE S Streetâ€"Rev. R. C. H. Sinclair, Pas- tor. Servrces every Sunday at 10.30 a. m and 7 p. at. Sunday School ever Sux min at 2.30 p. m. Christian Endeavcrymeeting every Tuesday at 8 . In. Pra ' ' V every Thursday at 7E30 p. m. 561‘ meetmg W iALVATION ARMY â€" BARRACKS ON Bond‘ St. Westâ€"Capts, Barker & Dar? rach. Servrce every Thursday and Sat- . urday evenings at 8 p. m., and on Sundays at 7 a. m., ll a. m., 3 p. m. and 8 p. m. T.ALOYSIUSR.C CHCRCH LOTTâ€"Sw . â€" .v . A S Streetâ€"Rev. Father O’Leary, Pastor. Services. every alternate Sunday at 10.30 a. in. Sunday School every SnndayatZ p. m T. JAMES’S CHURCHâ€"BOND STREET l Eastâ€" Rev. Wm. Farnccmb, Pastor, Servrce‘ every Sunday at 10.30 a. m. and 7 p. in. Sunday School every Sunday at 2.30 ' P. in. Bible class ever Th _ I . at 7.30 o’clock. y “lsday CVCIMDg Km . Seats free in all churches. Everybody mvztcdto attend. Strangers cordially welcomed ’ UBLIC LIBRARYâ€"PATRICK KELLY, Librarian. Open daily Sunda ' ex tv cd, from 10 o’clock a. m. till 10 pin. Biz)ka exchanged on Tuesdays and Saturdays from . 12 a.m. till 3 p. m.and in the evening from 7 to 9. Reading room in connection. OST-OFFICEâ€"F‘. J. KERR, POSTMAS- ter. Open daily, Sundays excepted from 7 30 a. m. to 7 p. m Mail going soutli closes at 7.35 a. m. Mail going north closes at 11.25 a m Letters for registration- must be posted half an hour previous to the time for closing the mails. “M NEWSPAPER LAW. 1. A postmaster is required to iv ' by letter (returning the papergdgegoiigl answer the law), when a subscriber does not take his paper out of the office and State the reasons for its not being taken Any neglect to do so makes, the postmaster: responsible to the publisher for paymem I 2. If any person orders his paper discon- tmucd he must pay all at'rcarages or [he publishedmay continue to send it until payment is made, and collect the whole amount, whether it is taken from the oflice or not. There can be no legal discontinu- ance until the payment is made. 3. Any person who takes a n - the post-office, whether dil'ecPcdpelofil’a: name or another, or whether he has sub- scribed or not, is responsible for the pay 4. If a subscriber orders his paper to he stopped at a certam time, and the pub. Lsher continues to send, the subscriber is bound to pay for it if he takes it out of the post-ofiice. This proceeds upon the ground that a man must pay for what he uses 5. The courts have decided that refusing to take newspapers and periodicals from the post-office, or removing and leaving them uncalled for is prima ,fac. . of intentional frahd. " “1491100