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Home My WebLink AboutLucknow Sentinel, 1896-12-11, Page 1•••.-"fq• spesperwiessee•10 "Itx oF HAMILTON Otpital paid up ieserv, Fund cotal P ssets ; - Nosident -JousSmnAitT. I ice P-esideut—A. G RAMSAY. St,25o,000 $075,000 $8 947.866 • $L40 • Will pay for _the S.ENTINEL and . Weekly Advertiser from nowl till January 1898. Sub otibe now and get the barium of the year free. SENT- INEL alone 81.00. ; --Will buy the SEN2IaEL. -.-Glebe from now td January OKI -.•••••-• 25e. _ - theta -till -Oat lit - linlitECTORS . . F 40 PROC102, W3I. GIBS0:41 M. P. GEO .ROACH A. T. WCOD, A. B. LEE (Toronto). Cashier. --3 . TITRNBULL. g1 V11y0.3 RANK. --Hours 10 to 3; Satnr- -I ty's‘ 1.4 to 1. " Deposits of .61 and -upwards and interest allowed. , -DEPOSITS also recelied at cur - it tal,k. of intefest. I. -FTS t Great-Brit'ain and the United totes b..tight aud sold. JOHN D. NI0110L, AGENT. z - LEGAL . VOL XXT1I-- 50 LUCKNOW ONTARIO, AIDAY, ljECtlE3ER nth, 1846. .••••••• gin urknowNtittinel THE LIBERTY. To TITTER AND TO ABODE FREELY ACCORDING TO THE DICTATES GP CONSCIENCE WE PRIZE ABOVE ALL OTHER LIBERTIES ID A. MALCOMSON, BARRISTER Solieito/ Conveyan.cer. etc., (late o Owner rir, Holt & Cameron, Goderich). Offic up-sta.irs in Allin's new block. 11 MORRISON, BARRISTE.R. se Solicitor, Commissioner, Notary etc. Money to loan., -Office over Moody's Barber Shop. f ARROW & lROUDPOOT, BARRIS- ‘31•• ters, Solicitors, etc., Goderich, Ont. J. T. GA REOW, Q. C. - IN3i.PRoUDFOOT. _MEDICAL-- • rk It. TENN.ANT, Y SI CIA. N Saargeon and Accoucheur. Surgery- yet- .1. Elliott's grocery store. Office hours f rom 9 to 12 s. m, ; from 2 lo• p. tn. and from 7 to 9 p. of; • OOP D. GORDON, A.D., 0.M., e. V.g.o„, Physician, Sur- - a. and A.eceucheur. Upstair ‘, in Win. Aie's new block. Residence Ross street, It -hind -Cameron, MnrOoch & Co's store. 1-11.R. D. GEDDES, V. 8.., CALLS 45. either by mail -or telegram promptly •tten.led to.. Charges moderate. ;Residence, Ontrarg street, opposite Dr Elliott's and ...econ'l door north of SENTINEL office. 11‘R. A. J. GIBBONS, V. S. V, D., Hon ..15- Graduate 'if Ontario Veterinary College and - Regl'stered Member. of the Ontario Veterinary 'Medical Society'. Office and reAdence. one dtwir east of R J Cameron's pum-p. shop, Campbells street. Lucknow. Dentikry awi Siirgical Operations s.necialties. Cal:s yrnmptly atteuded to night or day__ _ SOCETIES 1. O.. F. •7..1X-: NOW LODGE TND-EPENDE.NT Order of 'Foresters meets in the Othlfellows' Hall the foorth Toes dav of each month. at 7::0 o'clock. Visiting brethren cordially invited. - If, J. LiscsAv, • • '!-V. A. LAWRENCE. Ran .;-er. RecOrding Secretary. T41.7CKNOW REBEKAH . TiEGREE Lodge X., 2.2. meets in the addfellows' Hall, on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 8 o'clock, p. m.- Vlsiting sisters and brothers are cordially welcome. • Mits. T. 1. Mits. A. B. CONGRAM, fNoble Grand Secretary. es o. ootin-e —•.L.,„1• A..) • Shervood. Lucknow. Meets every -first and third Monday of every month, in the -Orange Hail.'breth- ren are cordially iu- ' vited: joILN SCOT1Ve. R. • D. YULE, Se. - s_. LOYAL BRAM 1.1)OrsE NO. -12S, HOLDS ITS .regular monthly Wert, ins in the -Orange Hall, Camp- bell street, Lucknow, on Tues- day evenings, on or before the full moon. Degree night on the second- Tne.day evening following full. Woon. Ai visiting brethren cordily invit- ed to the meeting's. &Non s MCKEZIE, Wm..TAYLOR, Secretary. W. M. - C. T. The regular monthly TV a meeting of. the W, men's Christian Temperance linton will be held every second Wednesday of each month in the Odd Fellows Lucknow, at 3- p.m. Mrs. .1. SumER- VILLE, President MRs. HORNELL. Secretary. is 0000 Fie -rt 0 IC N OW L.. Lodge No 112 meets every Friday evening at 8 o'clock in their hal, Campbell street. All brethren cordially invitee.. WM. SKINNER. • W. WILSON. Noble lrand, Recorder AOUW "ON W Lodge of the Ancient Order of Workmen, meets in the Odd fellows' Hall, GO tits last and . second Monday e-venings of , ' , each month r.t eight • 'iki o'clock. Visiting brethren cordially inVited. ALEX Ross, D.D.YuLE, Master Workman. Recorder. OLD LICHT LONE t .8o 414 G C mEETS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT on or before the full moon, in the 1SIasonic Hall, Havelock street, Xis. BRYAN. HARRY DAYS. - Worshiyful Master.. , SecretaA. GENERAL LUOknow, Doman p.th 11398 CURRENT EYENTS. The investigation into the conduct of John Crowe, Indian agent in Bruce county, proves that he was an offen- sive political partisan. •:It is said that • he will be dismissed for wrongfully in- fluencing the Indians. The Dominion Tariff Commassion has issued a circular to agricultural societies of all kinds, inviting them t0. meet with the commiss4oners and give their s'iews- on the different questions in regard to the tariff dnd - its effect on tlie farming coinmunity. It is but - right that the farmers shoula be heard; as well as the manufacturers. - Bishop Lafleche, of Three Rivers, is going upon the warPath against the Liberals in the Quebec 'Provincial elec- tions. ,,He says : "Wei shall have a rneeting in the course ' of "which we shall , decide what conduct we will adopt and what direction -we will give to the Catholics. We shall speak firmness, precision and Clearness, so that all can understand us. We shall speak clearly as we did last spring," - Some. of the Yankees who are seek - nig gold in British Columbia are mak- ing el fuss becausathey are not allow- ed the voting privileges ± of Canadians, without being -riaturalized. There's gall for you ! Yet in the States, Can- adians are not allowed to Werk on public contracts and agents are ,paid to harass them, and whenever possible• find excuses for their deportation: • If they are allowed to dig geld in Canad- ian territory they -Ought to,thank Can- adian forbeatanee. 1 LUCK1VO13: PUBLIC SCHOOL .\----. ' -Reilovt for the Iiioxith of November. DVNTIAST Dr. Newton, L. D. S DD. S Honor Graduate of Toronto School of Dentistry and Doctor of - DEN UAL SURGERY Au operations in Dentistry performed -with care and an endeavor to do all work satisfactory, FILLING—With Gold,Toreelain, Sliver and copper amalgam. TEETH-:--Nlade with a view of preserving the natticat apimsranoei and of the best qualiti.„ EXTRACTING -An a -plication made to the gum for painless extracting. It has been tried .withincces.s-. , OFFICE -In Mr. Allin's new block up stairs. P. S. ---Will visit RiPley. every Thursday ;Met noon. ROBERT CUNNINGHAM. INSURANCE FIRE AND MARINE, GUELPH- - tteehone o ies NOTICE, THE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED AN office in the building east of the Si. Printing Office, GREEMENTS. BONDS, LEASES, DEEDS.fit-ORTGA.GES ND WILLS CA.REFULLY PREPARED. Elam. soeciffiiationsand estimates for band no., mills, ridgesotoljurnished on slicer. nobles. - . 'JAL8QERVILLE FIRST DEPARTMENT. Primary Form I -Excellent - Geddes, M McMillan, Ij Henderson, M -Hunter. Good. -L Form II—Exeunt-Pt-4M McCoy, 11 Armstrong, 11 (iraham. • Good -E Greer, R Lane, A Finlayson, H Mc- Kenzie, II Gallagher, 11 Awierson. Public School Leaviuk—Excenent Termant, 11 Thom- psee, L J McDonald. Good -I. Armstrong, B Patterson, W Holmes, B Bryan, E Neill, A McCoriie. Entrance-Exce11ent-0 McLaren, M Greer, M Finlayson, M Cameron, M Langford, K RObinson; A Yule, J Lawson, M Murdoch. - Good -B Mc- Coy, K Mc Douglas, 1) Lses;.- G Holme , H Armitage, g Wheeler, 5 McQu g,_J Henderson, D Hornell, R D McLean, G Patterson. _ Number on roll, 51. Average at- tendance, 47 1§ECOND DEPARTMENT. Sr. Class -,Excellent -M Reid, D Henderson, B Thompson, A Watson, T Robertson, E McIntosh, B Camp- bell, grace Cameron, 13 Robertson, W Agnew, W Findlater. Goods2-W McIntosh, ar Baird, B Grundy. W Allin, J Habick. 'Fair -W Vance, R Grundy, A: 13rennan; G Brennan, J Byrnes, R Matheson. ' Jr. ChisS-Excellent-M Moore, B Allin, L Flood, y Graham, 3 Mc- Clure, (E McLaren, E Findlater) ties (E McMullen, I Reid) ties, G McKay, J Johnston; F Reid, E Taylor, J Herr- dersori. Good -W McIntosh, J Reid,. M Lyons, H Robinson, F Grundy; AV McCoy, C Shoebottom, D McDonald, II Hornell, L Stewart. Fair- W McLean, M Davison, ' Number on register, 52. Average attendance, 45 - THIRD DEPARTMENT. Sr. Class -L -Excellent --:-D McLeod, •L Northcotte'M McMillan, J Mc- Lean, F Thompson, F McLaren. Good -E Sterling, 5 Jtihnstbn, J Basker, E Murchison. Fair -L Arm- strong, A Habick, J McCorvie. Jr. Class -Excellent --A Winnie, M Barber, P Watson, G Johnston, W McLure, W Moody, M McLure. Good-EiMcMullen, W McLean, 5 Mallough, W Mutton, M Bryan'E -Kaake, R Douglas, M Allin; W Mc- Coy, E Fleming, A Newton, E Hen- dersoni R McQuaig. Fair -M Davi- ion, IlBurns,,M Graham, E J McQuaig. Poor -M McLean, P Hed ley, W Henderson. - Number on roll, 44. Average_ attendance, 37. FOURTH DEPARTMENT. Sr Second -Excellent --W Scrim- mageour, J Henderson,. L PatterSon, M Patterson,W Johnston, E Cam- eron, D Graham, A Patterson, M Yule, A Howey,:R Robertson, I Sher- rill, E McLean, 0 Moody,. G Vance, P Hayes, L - Webster, M Murchison. Good --H Arnistrong, .A. Grundy, •E Grundy, I McLean, A Fleming. Fair -M Campbell, L Webster, A Ten- nant; B McKenzie. Jr Second--ExcellentFindlatert (L Henderson, 13 -Wirer -ties, A Hors nell, 0 Allin, V Shoebottoin,,,W Burns, E Siddal,'T Henderson, - J Reid, E F Webster, K McIntosh. Good -J Scriimeageour,• M Habick, 11L Mocedy, G McQuaig, M Leddy, E Huff- man. Fair -G Mutton, UMilne, M Winnie,H Neill, D. Young. Absent -W cKay, N Steward, T Perdue. Number on roll, 55. Average at-. tendence, 45. swat neetarratsur: SrParla. II----,Excellent--sE Thom son, McKay; E 'Moody R ..4111-0; Treleaven, J Reid; 6-1:1-411; MoInnfr " 1 Good -0 Bennet; A McLure, B Gran- 1 eche, T Burns, L Taylor, -.B. McKin- non, P Henderson, J Murdoch. Fair Howey, E Murchison, M Winny, R Webster, R Little, A Shoebottom, S Mallough, II Mutton, M Cook. Poor -A Armstrong, Jr Part I1 -Excellent --H Newton, V Allin, E Brown. Good -I. Martin, J McKinnon, J McLaren, g John stone._ .Fair -13 Sheriff, M High' Pt II -Excellent -D Me - Kay, R. Gordon. Good -G McLeod, A L McLean' P Brown, W Bryan, B Treleaven, F Patterson, Treleaven, V ShoebottOm. air -0 Barber, D Greer, D tetoSweyn, R Johnston: Number on roll, 90. tentlance, 66. -- ..-- . - Directors' Meeting .A meeting .of the -directors of the Kinloss Branch Agricultural Society wille held in khe new Iinblic Library Re _ 7cli ing Room, over the Bank of H amilton, at 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon next. All directors are requested to be present. -IIs not True It was rumored in the village last week that one of Mr. Thos. Yciung's childreri had died from diphtheria in Walk4rton, but there is no trail in it, and we are pleased to learn from a postal card just received from Mr. Young that- the childreu are well again and able to be out. Average Exchange of Pulpits There will be a general exchange of pulpits by the ministers within the -Village and Vicinity gen Corniest* Luoknow Mr. and Mrs. John Allin, of Ash'. field, are removing to Lucknow, hav- ing purchased the brick residence on the corner of -Havelock and Hamilton streets, formerly owned by Mr. Thos: Young. We welcome Mr. ' and Mrs. Allin as citizens, of our village. - West Huron Conservatives The annual meeting of- the West Huron Conservative Association •will be held at Smith's Hill, on Thursday, -Dec. 17th., when the election.of officers • will take place. Henry Cargill, M.P: for East Bruce, chairman of this dis- trict, will be present and- deliver. an address. - About Next Year There will only be 2 eclipsesof the sun in 1897. ' The first, on Feb. 1, will be viable -in Penedo,. On July 29, between. 9 a. m. and 11 a a p.artial eclipse of the „sun will be seen in. Canada. Nese 'Year's Day falls on a Friday; Ash Wednesday *ill 'be on March 3.; Good Friday on April 16; Easter Sunday, 'April 18, and Christ- mas Day, Saturday Dec. 25. Live Poultry Exhibition At Seaforth towards the. end of the month there will be a Winter poultry show of,which particulars will be given later. The officers are M. Y. McLean, M. P P. Hon. Pres.;Dr. Scott, pres.; Wm. Hartley, Seaforth, sec'y treas.; J. Grigg, Clinton, ist vice; C. Wells, Goderich. 2nd vice. J. C. Lyons and James Bryan, of Lucknove-, were appointed directors. Kinloss Items _ A few lines from this neighborhood have reached us, but ne name is attached. At any rate, we, partner insert it. It is not news at all, but simply 6, few paragraphs referring in a very personal way to some young man and his supposed "sweettigart." We have no room for such stuff. Items of news are always welcome, but. such stud' as the communication eferred to, goes at once into the waste basket. Public Libps,ry Entertainment The directors ef the Lucknow Public LibFary, are making arrangements to hold a grand musical and literary entertainment in the town hall, on the evening -of Thursday, December 24th. As the object the directors have in view: is to raise funds for the purchase of napre books for the library we trust that - all friends of this deserving institution will advertise the enter- tainment as much as possible, and eive it a liberal patronage: The Eleetric Rallivay The Huron & Ontario Electric Rail- way, running from Kincardine and Goderich via Walkerton to Eugenia, the junction town, thence north _ to Meaford and south to Port Perry, is to be begun at once The New York contractor states that it will be finished by January, 1898. . A meeting of the provisional directors to ratify and sign the contracts will be held in a few days. .This will be quite a boon to the people north and west, and .will no doubt give- quite an impetus to trade and help build up some of the smeller places, so Says the London Free Ptess. Treed by a Dead Bear John Ackerman, of Lion's Head, Btuce county, while out hunting walked almosii over a huge bear. Bruin charged the hunter, Who put three bullets into him -all he had in his repeater -and then chmbed -up a tree. The bear pursued him to the foot of- the tree and then lay down. Ackerman spent: an -uncomfortable night in the branches of thetree, and when. morning broke Cautiously descended the tree apd poked the animal, which was still lying at the foot of the tree, with tile butt of his ride: The bear -as dead and had been dead ever since' Ackerman had- climbdd the tree ten hours previously. The animal weighed 500 pounds. . • holm& of Maitland Presbytery on Sunday, Dec. 13th., for the purpose of bringing prominently before the con- gregations the claims of the mietionary and educational schemeaof the church by liberal. contributions by the people. A special collection for the schemes of the Ohara willte taken in all the con- gregations on the alOresaid Sabbath. Beiree The annual Soiree in connection with Erskin 'Presbyterian church, Dun- gannon, will 63 held in the above church on the evening of Thursday, December -17th. when addresses are expected from the following gentle- men: -Rev. Mr. Pring, of Nile; Revs. Swan, Armstrong and Fairburn, of Dungannon. A inusigal programme will be rendered by an excellent choir. Tea ieeryed from 5 till 7 o'clock in the basement. All are cordially invited. Admission 25c, children 10c. Committed for Trial - The '7 -young lad, Knox who- two weeks ago was acquitted. on the charge of taking butter and eggs from • the Store' of- Mr. W. J. Skinner, was on Saturday -morning last, brought. before- . Magistrates Lawrence and Graham, by Constable Shoebottom, on a charge Of stealing a watch . from Mr. Wm. Douglas,. of- this Village. After hearing the. evidence ha was conimitted to Walkerton to stand bic trial before:the County Judge, vrhieh takee place there on Saturday next. County Council Nominations '1U' posters are out and an adver- tisement -appears itt another column, announcing the nominations fc.r Councillors in Division No. 7, includ- ing the townships of Huron, Kinloss and the village �f Lucknow. The - nomination takes place at Ripley one weeklrorn Monday next. December 21st., froin one to two o'clock p. in _before Nominating Officer, Angus Martyn. Those wile_ oCeupy isisigont in t he villagei towis-or' township min, icipal cOuncils must soon make sip their minds whether they will run -for the district or ask for a new lease- of authority ht the local pouncil beard. Votes in the Municinalltlean Front the County Clerk we get the foIlo‘a tng, information as to the number of votes in the respective municipalities of the County of Bruce, which will be of some interest to those who have apy -relish for municipal affaip. Wiarton has 614 votes, Walkerton /684, Tiverton 134, Teeswater 291, ,Tara 194, Southampton 356, Paisley/143 Port Elgin 478, Lucknow 345;71itricardine 101, Chesley 440. Among the town- ships, Brant conies 'first with 1349, Carrick has 1,19 , Arran has 828, Amabel 899, 4lbermarle 475, Bruce 965, Culross 807, Eastnor 450, Elderslie, 904, Greenock 974, Huron 1,194, Kincardine 941, Kinloss -15 iv Lindsaysnd St. Edmunds 336, Saipan 520. 'The total number of votes is 16;841. - - Methodist Church Anniversanir -- One of the most successful anniver- saries in the history of the Methodist church in Lucknow, was held last Sunday and Monday the 6th and 7th. The fine edifice was crowded at every. service. The sermons of the Rev. Joaeph Edge, of Goderich, were master Pieces of thought, eloquence, and power; and his lecture, entitled "Bring back what you borrow" on Monday -night to a crowded church was greatly enjoyed by all' The excellent choir of the church- sustained its higheat repu- tation and added very much to the interest of the services. Thri-offeringa were -exceedingly liberal amounting to over two hundred dollars. During the Rev. Mr. Wallwin's pastorate of ayear and a half nearly $400 of the debt of the church has peen' paid off,, and that in face of hard times and the severe drought in this vicinity ot the past two years. the pastor and the people who libefally sustain the work are to be con. •gratelated upht the success and. progress of the &web. The Late Mr. Alex. Scott Barrie, Dec. 6. -The late Mr. Alexander Scott was born ia Peebles County, Scotland, and came to Cantu% with his father's family in 1854, settling on a farm in Minto Township, Western Ontario. In 1854-5-6 the deceased 'worked as a printer on the Markham Economist, The Toronto Globe and in Wm. Lyon McKenzie's office, and in 1856 bought out the York Herald, Richmond Hill, where he conducted a very successful newspaper business for twenty years. In 1876 he wine to Barrie, entedng_business here as a -bookseller -- and stationer, continuing therein up to his death on Wednesday, the twenty years proving, through his untiring business push and energy, a very successful and satis- factory period. Among all classes of citizensthe deceased commanded much respect, as was evidenced by the large funeral on Friday afternoon. The services were conducted by RM. Dr. Harper and D.7:D. McLeod. 'Deceased leaves 4 Widow- and alkoson and fefife- dartghterr„ all - living. at home. Deceased..inas brother eotkof Lnckn�w 6-.` tan AI 11 LOWLL ITEMS -IS your paper paid for. - -Oranges, lemons dates,. figs and grapes cheap as Moody's. —Salt' for mitt 'by the 'bard ELliinfis -For cedar rails and fence posts go to Todd's saw mill, St. Helens. Horace McCiimmon, of Ripley, is visiting friends in twin. - -Wall nuts, Filberts, almond nuts, chest -nuts and reanuts at Moody's. •--Plained lumber in any quantity at Todd's saw mill, St. Helens. -When you want to buy good wholesome pure candy go to Moody's. -Mr. Gilbert Stevenson, of Glenannon, spent Sunday with friends in town. -No rags or short stuff. If you want the best 5c cigar an town go to Gordon's -drug store. -All lines in rubbers• cheap at W. J. Little's. Children's oVerahoes at costkeall and be convinced., -Harness neatly and , nicely repaired, cleaned and oiled by Harry Gallagher. Charges reasonable. -Hello therel have you any draying to do? If you have, get it done by Harry White. the drayer. -Oysters! We are handling nothing but good salt water oysters. Best Baltimore brand at Moody'S. -Wanted I any quantity of dried 'apples, (3c), roll butter and poultry, Turkeys undrawn (7c). -G. E. King, Wingham. • • -John Bailey and family, ',who had been residing in Gederick for some time, have removed -on to his farm in West Wawanosh. -Saturday was an unusually busy day in the village, the sleighing having brought out a large number of people. Our merchants seemed to all do it good business. „ „ ,--Harness made to order and kept on hand at Gdllagher's harness shop, Campbellstreet, Lucknow. Prices moderate. -Should you want games of any kind, call at Gordon's drug store, where you leans get anything in the drug line both good and reasonable. -Trade in holiday goods is- in full blast, and what our merchants have to say in their advertisements is scanned with eagerness. Ths intelligent advertiser reaps the customer crop. -There pi scarcely a vacant house to rent 'in- the village. All our tores and shops on the front stoat areovith one single ere-eption, occupied/and the ocoupants apparently doing well. -You need not go with/cold or wets, feetavhen you can buy a/pair of men's Jong boots, first-class t/W. J. -Little's lit:er. - - The SENTINEL aff entelids its very beet thanks to r. Thos. B. Somerville, of West Wa &nosh, for his generous present of five ;gallon jar of sweet A Quarter or a Censury A good family piper improves in quality and influence as the years pass away. This le emphatically true of The Canada Presbyterian. It has never been better than during the. past twelve months; and the publishers. 'promise many attractive features for 1897. Knoxonian continues hisinight articles; The Sunday School Lesson and Christian Endeavor Topies will be speciallytreated by competent writers; and all the useful departments, such as The Missionary World, The Family Circle, Our Young .F611m,sseto., etc., will be kept up. In the pages devoted to "Our Contributors" Old stime favorites, es welt as many new Writers of note, will appear from week to *eek, The unusually , low terms toVelubse offered to mark the close of _twenty, five years of publication, will -enable every Presbyterians, fatally the country to subscribe -for this exbellent paper, and will dotabtliss 'result in thousands of additional subscribeire; lit of the Sing :year:- ETnTEL and Western. Advertiser. UTINE mei are hard, mighty hard, but we ust have some candy at Xmas, a d don't forget to go t.o Moody's to uy them. He keeps„nothing but the best, -Harry Gallagher withes to let the people of Lucknow and vicinity know that.he has opened up a harness shop in Graham's block. a:, doors we -t of Little'a shoe shop. s s--Itkr. Thos. McLean has shipped close to 3000 Iambs besides cattle from the Luoknow station. The lambs wens mostly to Buffalo, and the cattle -to Toronto, Mo.utreal vnd - the Oicl Country, -Booms to let! two rooms size, 12 by 28 with 12 foot ceilings, also one room 20 by 42 known as the Gospel Hall, on 2nd flat in brick block. apply to W. Allin. -A nice line of new perfumes, perfume sprays, odor setts, comb, brush and mirror in celluloid and plush, manicure setts, cuff and col- lar boxes, necktie *ries, work boxer in baskets and celluloid at Berry4Co's cltug store. -An IOvra man bet ten dolls ts that he could tide she , fly -wheel of a saw- mill. WWI his widow paid the bet she remarked, sympathetically, "Will- iam was a good, kind husband, but he didn't know much about tly-wheeke -Millinery Millinery Call at Mies F. flambletora and secure some of her bargains in millinery. Prices of trimmed millinery greatly reduced; also sailors walking hats and turbans especiallyaleap. By calling at once you w-01 have larger stssortosents to choose from.• -sso' -Mrs. Clark, °trough street, had a letter from her clink/liter, Mrs. Will. McDonald in Dakota., It as wrs n just. after the scorns thaw which d been so 'severe that Mr. cDonalct as unable to leave his house office,. -Christmas is coming, and we are headquarters for all kinds ,of con- fectionery, fruits, biscuits, canned goods. Our bon bene, cream mixed, imperial lair, royal mix, brown ;nix, maple mix, bon bon mix, besides many other kinds of pure catidy at Moody's -Other towns around us are afflicted with infectious diseases while our village is comparatively free from anything of that nature. Times are close and money is scarce but all in all Lucknow 'is as well off as her sister towns. We are always pleased to have items :of news or personal' left for publication but, our friends will please reruembir that .*e.cati use no item that is Sent in anonymously or the good - faith of -which is not vouched foi by E101110 tarty 76,-;'1Zonivrt'et-oi.k of gating- ,tkis -yeor bigger than ever,4noltaling -Pepin* rekinolo -Miss Eva Sarvis Listowel, is the guest of Miss Adel Grundy. . -Municipal inattere 4ppear to lack the usual interest expected at this time of the year. • -Miss Hazel Grandy returned home on Wednesday After a week's visit in Listowel. ALBUMS!'ALBUNIS1 ALBUMS! at half price at BerrY & Co's drug store. -After the I5th insts all past due accounts for the- SEI**INEL will he placedln Court. --Canned -tomatoes peas, corn, salmon, finnan haddie, chickens duck, turkey and herring at bloody's.- -The windows of sloveral of our merchants are forcible . reminders of the near approach of Christmas. Five o'clock teas ChcColate setts Japanese vases Frbit dis' hes Curse and saucers Stigirs & creams a big assortment , at Berry & Co'adrug store, -We are sending out. pocounts and we trust all indebted fck -•sUbsctiption and job work will settle the same, • -Reeves James Lyons and Alex. Nicholson are attending the December session of fthe County Council at -If you waist any wedging orbitth- day presents in the shape -of fine chiui, celluloid, etc., fine artiels. for little money, call at Gordon's asng store. , Only a few of the following left Girl's- Own Annual Leirere Hoes Sunday at Home Chatterbox British Workman Bind of Hope and the big 5c and 10c .ioy books at Berry & Co s drug store. --Rev.W.L.Armitage, late of the Anglican Memorial chitrels London,: and son of Mr. James Armitage. ' ,of Lucknow, has- been appointed _curate of St. John's parish, PeterbOrce, in sucs 'cession to Rev. Carl Smith. - -There is nothing we/like better than sbowieg people Our- neiv goods and Xmas nevelties, Whether you want to buy or not. Ca,11 and See our display. -Berry & Co., the druggists, in Murray's block. -Mr. D. Geddes, veterinary surgeon, of this village, received- the sad intelligooce by telegram on Wed- neaday, that his brother Was dead in Vancouver, B. C. The body- will be bretutg.ht h. onie to Bluevale for inter- ni - -Mr. Murchison, the recently appointed librarian of .the Lucknow Public Library has fitted tip a nice and 'convenient place in his :stores for the boors. Up -stairs above. the Bank of Hamilton there is a fino.i"comfortable reading room'which, wheb lighted up, gives the Campbell bloelr quite an illetninitted-nppeara-nee. -- FOR GENTLglittN -Ladies! You will find: Or stock of gents' smoking setts in ellulOid or Necktieboxes chinaao& collar boxes Pips in eases Shaving cases Sha ng mugs Calendars, Iiik stands and tharmoneters on bicycles, Very complete. --Berry & Co, the chemists. •-The members of the 3 Opior League of the Lucknow Methodist.: church will hold their annual entertainment in the form of an ‘stsi -Home", Viday, Dec. 18th The evening .spent,' with the -juniors last years was a, very enjoyable one and it promises to be even better this year. A prograrnnv has been provided consisting of 1 tc.ocal and instrumental ntusic, recita'ti,ins, etc. -It is noteworthy that Queen Vittoria has been QUeeit of Great Britain during the adininistrations of Van Buren,- Harrisbn, Tyler,' Polk, Taylor, Fillimore, PeirseiSliuchannan, Lincoln, johnson Grant, Reyes, Gar- field, Arthur, Harrison and Cleveland. May Hir Majesty surVive -many more! -There are 104 post aces in the County of Bruce made Itti as follows 1 -St. Edmunds2, Lindsay, 3, Eastnor 6, Albermarle Ainabel lp, Arran 5, Elderslie 6, Itnt 10, i Carrick :7, °dross 5, Kinkati 6, liksin 9, Kin - audits 8, Greenock 8, ,Dtitee 6, and Saugeen 6. -We've always made ii ;a point to have good big value and the very new- est goods for Xturie This 'year. is bet- ter than ever *will pay you to call and tee our • Ne* china geode NeW' toilet setts New manicure setts Ness perfumes - New comb, brush & NeW purses mirror setts. In fact every- thing new in the fancy'Oods line. - Berri ck Co., the clunnistriiin Murray's -The terrible. ravages of typhoid fever in East Zorra base, says the -Woodstock Timm Oozed ,many farmers to clean out the Wells that they have used for many ye&ss to procure drinking water from. Health author- ities say that not one-half of the, wells in Canada are fit to us N as they are never cleaned out. altheitIgh they are -exposed to all the feria_ hnirnals and fowlss bidden toads, rats, 'worms' *site. MAPLE LEO We are pleased to 0.,ikie tuat Wm. McDonald who bokq been " ailing for the past few dayssia. improving. We trust to hear of his 'our:very in the near future. ' Mr. 'Donald Smith ri bOreturned to - his home in our midst atter spending the past four months Manitoba Mr: Smith 'cogs haleciii.na_gives a very favorable report of ithat western clime:i,i as one of our nainiser again. ":1': - MiskiViriniesjohneto0; utrilemloek tienda-ii -the homeof en -stasis &cher, s n s 'It a _ad-Li/Tens troltfortJ PASHIONtABLEYIZEDDINq- - _Mr. John D. Nichol and bilseerace in• Boyd Married inthe Presbyterian - Church, Lucknow. • One of the prettiest and most bril- liant weddings that have ever occurred in: this place, was celebrated on Wed- nesday evening", SItli inst„ when Miss Grace M. Boydt.onc of Lucknow' s fav- orite young ladies and third daughter of Mr.t-John Boyd, Stanffer'street, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. John D. Nichol, the popular manager of the Bank of Hamilten. - The ceremony was performed in the Presbyterian -church, whielf was filled With sevt.ral hundreds of young peo- p1e7 of the 'village and surrounding country; who availed themselves of the privilege afforded to see the culmina- tion of this most interesting event, the front centre pews being reserved for the iniiied guests Dr. Nichol. mad Mr. R. Kidd, of Listowel, acted ushers. Promptly ,at 8.30, the grown, ac- -compaiied by his supporter, Mr.. Dun ean• Boyd, of Chicago, "bfother of the bride, walked up the aisle and took his place. One ininnte hater, tiie bride, beautifu:ly and becomingly attired in' a dress of pearl duchess satin; with train and bridal veil, the dress being trimmed with pearls and erange blos- soms.; applared- leaning °Atha arm of herlather and pieced.d V her maid of honor, MissloNichol, sister of the groom--; and her little neice, Miss Greed McGill, of Chicago, as flower, girl;' While immediately following her were the bride's maids her sister Miss Beyd and her cousin, kiss McDonald, of . London, . all carrying-beiutiful bouquets of cream and ak roses. Miss Nichol's dress was a handsome pink end white silk with chiffon, Miss. BOyteind Miss McDonald wore rich_ dresses of Nile green silk trimmed. with cut cryt sal, while the little flower girl, carrying a lege boquet of roses and the wedding ring, looked sweet indeed, in pink silk and chiffon. The Marriage rite was celebratectUy the brother-in-law of the groom, Rev. Mr. Morrison of Toronto, assisted by Rev. Mr. McKay, pastor of the church, ahrmecl. d wee quickly and impressively per- foImmediately after the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's Ather, where a sumptuous repast was served, after which the company enjoyed themselves with var- ious kinds of games, music and tripping the light fantastic toe, Besides those mentioned above, the following guests were psesent, the rich dresses of the ladies, among _whom, with those af the bridal party, _made the scene one of brilliancy -and beauty: -2-Mrs. Morrison, Toronto; Miss Flor- ence Itichol and Dr. Forster, Listowel; Mr. and Mrs: Davey, Brantford; Mr. and Mrs. D. Boyd, Mises Tena and Lex), McLean,- Mr.- Alex and Miss Annie McLennan, Amberley; Mr. W. Vanseone, Winghani; r. R. Swinton, Hamilton Mrs. F. Watts, Clinton; Mr. and Hamilton; *Lure, Mr, and Mrs. AR. McIntosh and Miss Birdie, Mr. and Mrs. H. Morrison, Mr. and Mrs: J.G. Murdoch`, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Sid - dal, Mr. and Mts. J. McGarry. Mr. aed Mrs. J. W. Armstrong, Dr. and Mrs. Tennant, Mr. J. and Miss Berry,' Mr. 1). and Miss Tena Lawrence, Mr.' P.A.Malcomson, Miss S. McLean, Miss Ada Grundf, Miss Aggie Corrigan, Misses Ethel and Emeline Robinson, Lucknow. It is needless to say that the pres- •mits were numerous,. beautiful and costly, and indicate in some degr•e the high esteem in which -the bride was held. We have not space at our dis- posal to enuMerate them. the groom'a gift to his bride was it sunburst pend- ant set with diamond, and pearls and the bride's maids were the recipients of sword pins also set with pearls. The young couple left on the early train Thursday morning for an extended honeymoon trip to Buffalo, New York and other points east. The Swum, joins with the people of Imeknow in wishing the 'happy couple it most pros- perous voyage over the sea of life. Miss Annie Ford,- of Lanes, was visiting -friends -in the village - this week, • Dr. llicDonalc1,of Kincardin?, was in town kit Week. Our new -tailor is doing a rushing business in men's clothing . Thos. Drennan has purchased an sore of bush. What does this mean? Harry Holiday, the barber ,has left for Dungannon, where he intends carrying on the business there. • CHANGES INIE RAILWAY G.T.B. and C.P.B. Decide to Close Their Up.toWn Ticket011ices expasde slyles of en- -Ineni rings Mat skowing. . • Ofialsan angle st twin and settin Afarquisein dials 'earl, turquoise and e erald combinations. Solitares zn diamon hearls, tubies, sapfikir eafnets, tutquoi etc. Our rtng stock iS simfily par excellence, JeviellerANSTRONS Hanover, Kincardine, Lucan,Imek Meaford, byrefield, Paisley, Ps Sound, St throy, Sunbridges, Wallaceburg, Wiarton, Berlin Brawls*. - A few of the above already closed and „the remainder w be ;closed at once, 13y this action is understood, the railway COMpalli will saveconsiderable money. , • RAPID CITY Mr, -John McManus, of Wingha visited Alex. Cempbell, late of Ma queue, Mich., last week. Miss McKenzie, of Ripley, visite friends here 'recently. Miss Ltura Runaman. of Dundalk spent a few days witli Miss Phillip r ceotly. The farmers of this city are cuttin wood and logs. The snow is makik things livel around here,. Mi. Alex. McQueen anent _a few dap up at Underwood last week. Rev. Mr. McQueen preached in South Kinloss s church last Sabbath' morning. Mrs. •A. McLennan, of Ashfiekl spent a few days visiting friends her !set week. Mrs. Coulter, of Ripleysepent days visiting her parents hero last week. - Messrs R. and A. Campbell ha returned to Marquette, Mich. - Wm McKenzie, of Chicago, John McKenzie, of Wheatland; Ns are visiting friends in the city. Mrs. Fitzgerald visited Mra Ale& Philips' last week. Mr, Matthew and :Jennie IWO- spent Sunday at Whitechurch. DURGANIVON The Erskine Presbyterian church intends having it tea -meeting on -ate evening of December 17, irbeli addresses will be delivered by each of the following ministers: Rev. Pring, f Nile, Rem. Swan, Armstrong and Fairbern. There will 4189 :be a musical programme, -Owing to the recent rai sleighing has been destroyed. air. Dave Ross has opened D.0 barber shop in connection with las business. He is an experienced hand and will- have no trouble in working tip a good trade. ' . . Mt. Jas. Robinson, of London, is visiting at her aunt's, Mrs. S. B. Saunby. - Mr. G. A. Good, our popular watIlts maker and jeweller, has moved into the shop lately occupied by Will Martin. - Mrs. Fairburn entertained a few of her friends on Wednesday evening s I jest. All had an enjoyable titne, • There will be a box social at lfri s slas. Holland's_ oia. Wednesday,- -Deei 9th in connection- witk, St Pada -• church. All are cordially invitees - - Messrs Westbrook and Giving intend opening out a taking estegists ment in the place lately occupied_ by Robt. Mallough. We wish them success. They are both enterprisin' g -- .young men. - Mr. S. J. Roach has excha*gekli hiking and confectionery shop AO lilr: Geo.„ Stothers for his farm. He intends giving up - poesessiorr the ' first of the New Year. - We are pleased to aar-that ¥'. Wm. Thompson, who lacs been eilietis-7 1 ly ill from the effects of it fall, -is abl�. to be around again. • Mr. -John Elliott, oil the his moved into ' his new, ho he built this surnmer.- - Mr. Will MallonglsAnDIck. . son spent -Sunday itt the circular twn. It is understood in railway circles h at ail arrangement has been arrived at between the Grand Trunk stod Canadian', Pacific. Railways for , the interchange of tickets. By this notion' on the part of the railways it .heas-ls& Come possible for theni to-do away with all agencies, and the consequenceis that in towns where. such existed have all been withdrawn. -Thes, towstil in which thessoffices will .be closed aro sfallowit-zBleribelirS arrio, Olinton, Dresden, Gadeic nalnharg; ZiatsawaV.-Milibi — Islapanetr, - Pembroke, :-;".'Sesafert $imcoe, :St; artei• worth,- alker or& Fenelonk- `p;salno.; AMR The following is. the reauh generalexaminatietili 8, Huron on Wolf.- 2 the month of WoVere litiloOlOi - It ay,a 12 0