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w Weeks fas WHAT IS GOTKQ OK ABOUT Canes The men are getting down to busi ness this week in anticipation of fly lime The Factory is now turning out screen doors and screen windows a day A carload of manufactured goods is shipped from the Factory every sometimes two care Always the right place tor Nobby Single Harness strong and Reliable Team Harness and just now- the right place to buy Whips A new and as sorted lot of Rawhides and Whale bones all well finished neither break nor wear out Sweat Fads all binds and sizes Trunks and Valises all sorts To suit the ladies and the sports And rugs to keep them warm and dry From chilly passing by Call in and see them Are you a Tidy Citizen At this season the tidy citizen will pay attention to his back premises and see that are placed in a neat and sanitary condition by re moval- of the winters accumulation of rubbish of all sorts Do this before the sanitary inspector comes around and save the humiliation of being or- to do so by this stern official It is much more easily accomplished at the opening of spring than later on Small House Wanted To Rent near the business part of the Town Address Era Of fice Newmarket Hats Off The following is the reason given by a minister in a neighboring town why women should take their bats oft in his cburcb No human being can get much good out of the sermon un less he can see the speakers face and studies its express job No sermon can inspire a man is looking into a lopsided aggregation of dead birds stuffed weasels chameleon skins bons jets beads stick straws paper flowers com tassels and thistle down It makes the sinner feel lost in this wilderness Kingston Free man I p p ft the Order is to be Church on Sunday evening May- it is expected that a number Aurora will join in the parade anj tie Odd- Fellows will appear in A x Messrs J A Allan are going extensively into Bicycles this season and when the roads dry up will few Vfheels Full line of bicycle sundries and parts kept in stock and special attention given to repairing and cleaning wheels Change of ad next week watch out for it NEWMARKET r Keep The census enumerators in this cinity report that very few farmers keep a- record of what is produced on their farms Where such has taking of the census pleasure but in other cases it was largely a matter estimate One of the most successful farmers in the Township of Whitchurch was found to have a re- cord of everything grown during the past thirteen years and this no doubt contributed largely to his suc cess Hats And Sailors at- Hughes On Thursday morning of last week while one of the shipping wagons from Canes Factory was- loading screen doors the team attached there to became frightened at the yelling of the men who were loading a car of cattle a short distance away The team started off so quickly that the men who were working at the car bad not even a chance to grab the lines and turning the comer out of the station yard the rig was upset the doubletrees broken and the horses got free They rah past the factory and up Second Street and were ped near Gardners Foundry without doing any further damage V Briefless Next Wednesday is May Day Nest Friday is Arbor Day Entrance candidates for next High School Exara P S Inspector before next Wednesday Whitchurch Council meets at Ball- next Monday The Royal Hotel put in a telephone last Monday for the accommodation of its guests The snowstorm last Saturday knocked all the business out of Town A chimney fire on Church St last Friday gave the inmates a scare but no damage was done that a magnificent rainbow on Monday evening Dr has hung out a dandy shingle f i- Carpet- beating is now becoming general Some good bargains at the sale on the Market fast Sat urday- Another sale next Saturday Very reluctant snow shovels bad to be resurrected last Saturday and Sunday morning- The- are erecting a new fence along the west side of the Timothy and Queen The hens have abandoned tb strike inaugurated a few weeks ago and are to work in vigorous fashion again in hen fruit Rev the Black Knight is coming Newmarket Wednesday the 1st of May lie sure hear him Applications have been made to the Fire Committer domestic water at the residences Messrs A and the new houses for Mr Jos- Mil lard on Timothy street The new officers are and wife of Toronto The Captain was with the first contingent that went to the Klondike The Misses left yesterday Falls Attention I A full meeting the Fire Brigade is to take place at thejirie Hail next Wednesday evening to discuss Excur sion matters- Hose meet ing at the close- That famous orator Key- Hector known as the Black Knight is to lecture in the Hall next Wed nesday evening on the subject The Devil dressed in White The lecturer has won for himself great reputation ail over- this continent and as the price of admission is small our people should embrace this opportunity of hearing him maple Ladles of the Christian Church took place in the School on Wednesday evening and was fairly attended Alter refreshments had been served A Collins took the chair and present- eh an interesting program including solos by ifessrs Stanley Scott Wal ter Stephens and Richard Willis splendid recitation by Rev Mr describing the seesaw experi ence- of Farmer Stephens and ing by Mr J The evening was spent very sociably and added to the funds Our reporter misunderstood Mr A R Watson in giving a synopsis of the proceedings of Town Council in last weeks issue is His Royal High ness the Duke of Cornwall and York that we desire to secure to unveil our beautiful Monument The m m m I Council have the matter in hand and it is hoped that they will ent their -pleadings- No more suitable occasion for the services of Royalty could call the people of Ca nada together than the recognition of bravery and sacrifice of life in the cause of the Empire Sudden Death One of our best known citizens years ago died very suddenly in on Monday evening- Mr Nel son Botsford fell near the Wilton Ave Police Station in a fit of apoplexy and was taken in the station where Dr was hastily summoned and he ordered his removal to the Gener al Hospital but he died shortly after being admitted Mr was about years of age and a brother of Mr Tirrtothy of this town He was a carpenter by trade and an extensive builder and contractor here previous tohis removal to the city about years ago His wire died before leav ing here and quite a large family are left to mourn their loss Charon The pastor gave an excellent ser mon last Sunday morning on Sab bath Observance at the request of the Lords Day Alliance of Ontario He clearly demonstrated that the Sab bath Day was not only a In junction enforced by the distribution of manna but that it of Divine origin and rigidly observed by the Lord Jesus Christ during bis sojourn on earth That its perpetuation with all its sacred and holy influences is a boon to the people and a mark of national prestige He hoped that the people Canada would never allow the encroachment of Sunday cars and frivolous amusements to destroy the spiritual life of the people In the evening a reception fcervke was held at which seven joined the church by letter and eight by profes sion A full choir provided good both morning and evening At this afternoon the Junior league is to be reorganized A feood attendance of the children belonging to the church is requested The pastor having consented to preach special sermons at Holland Landing next Sunday the pulpit here will be supplied by V Hart a year student at Victoria Uni versity and son of Rev Dr Hart a missionary in China ietu Skint and Hughes The Band The Band Boys are sparing neither trouble nor expense to ensure tte suc cess of their Annual Concert to be held in the Town Hall on Friday May The artists secured are all at the very top of their profession and de spite the high standard of excellence already established by their former concerts the hoys are confident that the entertainment provided this year will equal if not excel any its predecessors The talent secured is as follows Miss soprano solo ist of St Pauls Presbyterian Church Hamilton J Miss Ella was the soprano soloist at a fashionable recital given at the 20th Century Club in Buffalo on Thursday last- Of her singing the Buffalo Express said Miss a Hamilton soprano won her audience at once by he charming per sonality and still further by her truly beautiful fresb sympathetic voice The Buffalo Courier which also published a portrait of the singer said Miss a young singer from Hamilton won the favor of the audience at once She sang New- combes Slumber Song Love Fantasy Blossoms and was obliged to respond to encores after each pUmber Miss Spring Gold Medalist of Hamilton Conserva tory of Music Spring la too well known to require any eulogies from us as all our townspeople who have had the pleasure of hearing this charming soloist will be to hear her again Miss Adelaide Reader ATCM This young lady is the favorite reader In Ontario this sea son appearing at nearly all the large concerts in Hall and at the principal towns and cities in the Pro vince with great fieccess Mr A Brno Soloist St Baptist Church Toronto- One of the leading Bassos of Canada Harry Fay Humorist late California the funniest man in the business Mr Harry Fay can and should feel proud to be called Canadas lining humorist He is certainly a star His Bongs and were rapturously received Jean Teacher in To ronto Conservatory of Music Pianist and Accompanist This is certaiifya very strong com bination and pack the Hall to its fullest Programs later This has been a bad week for out- work Consequently little pro gress is being made Messrs A Hunter have the contract for the mason work in cohr jwith the improvements now going on at Mr J resi dence The same firm has also contracted with Mr Jos Millard to build the cellar walls for two new residences on Timothy street Work at excavating has commenced Mr George Trivett has made a big start at remodelling his residence The roughcast has been removed and the outside will be boarded and painted Mr Brown is making consider able changes in the residence at May- wood Farm the home of Mr David Mr Hewitt is also doing some fine inside decoration A very neat portico has been added to the cottage occupied by Mr Millard corner of Queen and Niagara and a new roof is going on the kitchen Cape Town April The Boers held up a train between and last night They looted the cattle and burned the trucks The enginedriver and stoker behaved gal lantly Both were wounded The British had two other casualties Generally speaking the Boers ap pear to be considerably by the constant movements the Brit ish columns and from an English standpoint the situation may be con sidered satisfactory It is officially stated that the num ber of Boer prisoners is now 17823 April A patrol of Boers was seen to enter farm at Roofgrond by the cattle guards and his brother denied that any of enemy were there but some armed Boers were found in a room at the back of the house They were asked to surrend er and were assured of protection if they did so Tbey then agreed to give themselves up however our troops advanced to take their rifles from them the Boers fired point blank killing one of our men and wounding an their then ef- their escape The have been brought here Their arrest is regarded as of great import ance as they are believed to have been engaged every in the dis trict Lord Kitchener in a despatch to the War Office under date of Pretoria April says- last report the British columns have captured prisoners rifles some ammunition and wag- and carts A few men also have surrendered J Pretoria April The force under Commandant Bokufg composed of IDS men with waggons and rifles has surrendered near London April- In the House of Commons today Sir John Secretary of State for War stated reply to a question that the cost of the war in South Africa during the past weeks has been about a week London April 25 The following extraordinary story of a Boer plot to destroy British horses is current in official circles here Hundreds horses bought by the Government in America and destined for South ric es have it is reported died on the voyage from New Orleans while many that have successfully landed Cape Town have had to be destroy ed The Military at the Cape alarmed by this state af fairs advised the War Office author ities who sent a peremptory request to our agent at New Orleans to in quire into the matter The agent cabled in- reply that the horses must have been inoculated with glanders and other diseases with disastrous by Boer emissaries at the port of embarkation Urgent messages have since been sent from the War Of fice to our buyers in Texas and other Southern States instructing them to take measures- to prevent a repetition of the occurrence I I vi IT 25c in Lace Curtains Lace Curtains 3i yards long Lace Curtains yards long Lace Curtains Lace Many other HOLLER best standard make all complete for Cretonnes warranted fast color per yard at I and Double Damask inches wide for Handsome Designs regular for cents V S ivi You never fail when using Baking Powder I Store Departments AiAnh f This week is asked to the following List of Goods If you are in need of any of the lines advertised you are respectfully to come and inspect the Goods Prices and Qualities we know will please you Vesuvius in flllpVtH In Cream and White also big stock of and in sertions at pop Cheap Secondhand Bicycle in good run ning order only Apply to Watson ief HalHday the drover shipped a car of cattle and pigs to the fit from here on Wednesday Mr of North delivered several orders for fruit trees in this section yesterday On Wednesday strawberry plants arrived here from for the fruit farm near The signs in front of hard ware store have been retouched with artistic effect The new Council Chamber is almost ready for occupancy The Citizens Band is getting down to good practice now in- view of their Concert next month and also an en gagement at Richmond Kill on 24th of May The Directors of the Horticultural Society have an important meeting this evening Mr Smith of York Mills pur chased the valuable farm of Mr Danbropkeii- miles west of Aurora yesterday for The High School Football Club are practicing to play at Richmond Hill on the 24th T This is fine growing weather Get your ready for use Twentyfive were killed in a cyclone In Birmingham Alabama a few ago April Patter son the Queens medical student charged with having commit ted an offence against the criminal laws by having in his possession the dead of Mrs Dennis of while on hie way to King ston was this morning fined be fore Judge Paris April Mount Vesuvius is again in a state of active eruption and many people scientists students and the curious including American tourists are leaving Paris by every train for Naples The first signs of disturbance were observed a week ago when for three days columns of smoke issuing rapidly from the crater in great volume tow ered high above the volcano Then came occasional rains hot cinders sometimes sprinkling the country for miles around Now lava is beginning to run The Are at the crater is very intense at night illuminating the surrounding region beautifully v It advertise in the Era We pass i ito Stock this week a shipment of New Linens comprising Table Linens at extra values at these prices and WeV Hand Towelling and Glass Towelling -c- Hand Towels full range up to each Turkish Towelling and Towels full range Stair Linen Table Napkins Doilies Stand Covers c Ac National Quality Footwear April a White per a a fltt a I6 Buckwheat fl48 a Barley per a per eJ a Oil per a I a OO Butter rti a J1 i Wool per lb I pot ton cr M a 1 a Qcrt a Turkey per a HN II It This Brand represents all that is best in Mens and Womens Fine Boots and Shoes The Standard for Quality Fit and Style IN MENS BOOTS we have them in Box Calf Kangaroo and Patent Kid J4 IN LADIES Oxfords Button and Boots at 190 up to t Breakfast Foods IN PACKAGES Malt Breakfast Food Nuts Shredded Wheat Biscuit Swiss Food Breakfast Food Quaker Oats Breakfast Hominy 15c Grains of Gold Buckwheat Flour self rising 12 Pastry Flour self rising 12c IN BULK Rolled Oats lbs Rolled Wheat lbs 25c Graham Flour lbs Buckwheat Flour lbs 25c lbs Family Flour Brand lbs Family Flour Brand 10 lbs Toronto Mens and Boys Clothing No never have we had such a Splendid Stock of Mens and Boys Suits for our customers to choose from We guarantee a perfect fit Latest in Style and the best values in the Country Full range of prices April per a TO per Barley per 944 per a cm 0M a M Eyperbtiaelf a U Kg per do 0 I it per lb ft 1 a IT in IS 14 UM a Fork per I 4 veu4 a W peii a tfuclfjperar 11 Carpets Curtains Papers Window Shades Curtain Poles Oilcloths 4126 BRUSSELS CARPETS for PER YARD You can depend on our Word for It this is the Beet Value In the Country to choose from WALL PAPERS a splendid range per roll up to WINDOW SHADES COMPLETE ready for putting up up to J CURTAIN POLES in Oak Walnut Mahogany with wood Newmarket Out