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It geeks pais I on fl Tuscan 4W At the tegular communication of the above Masonic Lodge next Wed nesday night officers lot the ensuing term will be elected No doubt there will be a large attendance A Christmas Box- The Intend to pack and ship the box to on Tuesday the Would the friends kindly send to Mrs any clothing they have ready either or children or adults and confer a favor cm the WCTU Jewel Boxes 50c and up at Atkinsons them See Fair Warning people residing on different streets in town dump their ashes on the public highway Parties who guilty of this offence will kindly dis continue the practice as the bylaw will be enforced Books A large range to choose from at Drug Store Bazaar The Young Ladies Bazaar in con nection with the Christian Church was a great success last Friday Nearly everything provided was the proceeds amounting to over Made in Canada The Auto Skate represents the test there is in Skates to at Hardware Genuine Ebony Brushes Hat hair nail cloth and bonnet to At Watsons Womens Institute The meeting last Saturday was held at the home of Mrs A Haines on Yonge St and was very well at tended A sleighload went nut from Newmarket Mrs Lehman gave a paper on Christmas prepara tions and Miss gave a re port of the Toronto Convention Little Miss also gave a bright recitation For Three Days We sell Fresh Haddie at per Fresh Oysters at 45c per quart Spanish Onion at 3 lbs for F The Central Grocery CM C All members are requested to be present at next meeting to assist in nomination of officers A Police Court On Wednesday Thos Graham of King was before the Colonel charged with assaulting and robbing a man named Thornton on the high way between Holland Landing Bradford- Graham was committed for trial Sale of Work the Willing Workers of the Presby terian church will hold their annual sale of work in the school room of the church on Friday Dec commencing at oclock The ladies will find a large assortment of art icles suitable for Christmas presents marked at reasonable prices In con nection with the above all kinds of homemade baking will be on sale and tea will be served from to at the usual price of The public are cordially invited Friday evening Dec a concert will be given in the school- house the Sunday School has joined the Public School in making it a success and a good program is promised I 7 Voters Court His Honor Judge Morgan held a Court in the Council Chambers last Saturday for- the revision of the Vo ters List names were struck owning to removals and deaths and names were added This gives an idea of the changes going on in Town the past six months Presentation Before Mr Alex Sutherland sever ed his connection with the office of Deputy Sheriff of York Count he presented with a gold watch and chain The watch was suitably en graved Sheriff made the on behalf of himself and is stafi Mr Sutherland was for twentytwo years and retired on his appointment to the po sition of Post Office Inspector for the Toronto Division market boy we Sutherland upon his preferment and vish him future success On Tuesday Nov 29th Mr Nel son passed his eightieth his children Mr Jesse ton and family Mr Elwood Talton and Family and Mr Jos and family of Toronto surprised with a birthday cele bration Rev A McKenzie pastor of New market Christian church will con duct the services In the King Chris tian Church on Sunday Dec 11 at 3 oclock Mr and Mrs are in To ronto this week Mabel Elliott spent week end with friends in the city use BRUNTONS BAKING POWDER AND NEVER I- Writ- FASHION BOOK With it Election of Officers The following officers were elected for the year at the regular meeting of Doric Chapter No 60 G RCheld in the Masonic Hall here on Wednesday night last 1st P ExComp P J Anderson 2nd p Fisher 3rd P J Hill F H Prosser Treasurer J Hol- lingshead Brandon Janitor Duncan Auditors J As an old congratulate Mr during The finest Is a Watch See those J Watches Atkinsons a Giving Up Business The baker at Holland Landing is out of business and Mr C T Simpson has made arrangements to supply hifi customers He will de liver bread at Holland Landing on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays and at on Tuesdays and Fridays Pounds TO CHOOSE FROM AT ORDER EARLY as it is going rapidly at per lb Something Nice In Leather Suit Cases and Bags at Hardware T U The regular monthly meeting of the was held at the home Billiard Table for Sale Practically new 130000 for Samuel May Co make Handsome Hughes on Tuesday and was very interesting One new mem ber joined making eleven new mem bers this year Following were the officers elected Pres Mrs Lewis VicePres Mrs Bowman Treasurer Mrs Bowman Secretary Mrs Honorary Presidents Mrs Rev Thomas Mrs Rev Mrs Rev Cornell Mrs Rev Simpson Superintendents of Departments Evangelistic Mrs J R Flower Fruit Mrs Clancy Parlor Mrs Maw and Mrs Ed Cane Systematic Giving Mrs Sabbath Schools Mrs M Hughes Narcotics Mrs Albert Lundy Purity and Mothers Meetings Mrs J It McManus Press Mrs J R Lumbermen Mrs Ed Cane Birds Eye Maple Cherry and Ma hogany Danford Roche Co The Rink The center and North side pi Rink are in fairly good condition for skating and curling A floor being laid on the South side and it is hop ed the ice will be more satisfactory than in the past Mirrors Mirrors for ladies mirrors for gen tlemen mirrors that arc worth while at Drug Store- Sleighrlde Instead of the Christmas which has been given by the Method ist SundaySchool for many j earn it has been decided to have a ftclgh- for the children of the school on Wednesday afternoon Dec followed by a tea in the schoolroom Committees have been appointed to arrange the details Fancy Gold Photo Frames to at Watsons Jewelry Store Council Day All Municipal according to statute meet on Thursday of week to wind up the business the year Whitchurch at East at Sharon North at Davidson Armitage A very pretty wedding took place at the Industrial Home at on Wednesday afternoon Dec Tib when Miss Eva Lillian on ly daughter of Mr and Mrs Silas the popular Superinten dent and became the bride of Mr Thos Davidson of Tottenham formerly assistant engineer at New market Waterworks The parlor where the ceremony was performed was decorated with car nations and roses Rev Thomas pastor of the Presbytorlari Church Newmarket officiated in presence of about JO guests Lie im mediate relatives and friends of the contracting parties The bride was attired in grey silk and was unat tended At the conclusion the service Mr Fred Davidson of Toron to brother of the groom sang with beautiful effect The voice that oer Eden After the customcry congratula tions a sumptuous repast was served followed by the usual toasts and the bridal couple left on the evening train amid showers of rice con fetti and good wishes on a snort Many beautiful presents 10 the bride attest to the popularity of the young couple who will reside in Tot tenham where Mr Davidson is in charge of the electric plant Among the guests from a distance were Mr and Mrs Fred Davidson and two sons Mr and Mrs Rogers Mr and Mrs Elgin all of Toronto Miss Walton of and Mrs Mills of Georgetown The Era joins in congratulations and wishes the happy couple long land prosperous journey through lift VANDORF Too late for last week The SS Convention of the Town ship of Whitchurch was held in the Wesley Methodist Church on Nov and and was a decided success Thursday evening an address of come was given by Mr W Rich ardson Vandorf in which the dele gates were assured of a welcome in the homes President J Grove of Lemonville replied Rev Walker Lemonville spoke on The SS as an alForce Rev Smith of Richmond Hill spoke on The Pastors Influ ence oh the Sunday School He said it would be better for him the S influence on the pastor as it would be easier His address was followed by the Question Drawer which was an in teresting feature of both evenings Friday morning after the opening exercises Mr D spoke on the Objects and Benefits of Sabbath School Work Mr York taught the following Sun days lesson bringing out some good points Friday afternoon the Primary Class was taken by Miss Emily Starr of Pleasantvillt She held the atten tion of class well and was very interesting The Round Table Conference was conducted Rev J Such questions as the following were asked How to get pupils to bring Bibles to SS How to conduct a lively Review How to carry on the Home Department Teachers duty to an absent scholar An address was given Friday even ing by Rev R J I Simpson New market to the parents and guar dians He spoke of hereditary habits which a father and mother bequeath to their children as well as their property Rev J spoke on the conversion and manculture of Child ren The Question Drawer which fol lowed was conducted by Rev Simp son The President of the Association for next year is Mr A Quant of the retiring president Mr J Grove of Lemonville at each regular Mens Initial Handkerchiefs In men and silk Ladies Fancy Collars lie to Mufflers ot all kinds- from 25c to J We Ladies Chamois Gloves at 50cpair many Furs are season than they have been but having bought very early this- season direct from the manufacturer im Germany we are selling than ever Our stqrm collars and range from to and are fully per cent cheapen than To ronto houses are selling the same for Boots and Shoes Boots and personally guar- pair we sett i We are selling very dip- per for children atv25e per pair Get a pair before they are all Fruits have nil ar rived in stockand are the very best procurable Fresh Cooking Figs 50 per lb Choice California Prunes tt Griffin and- Slcelleya Fancy Seeded Raisins lb Bar Laundry- Soap J are agents on and Canned Bitted Cherries others ofithehesfc makers of Cora FJakes3iex W A a 1 I Deo 2The Rev Rural Dean rector of St Mary Magdalene Church was killed at noon today Grand Trunk Railway here He tried to get aboard a moving train and was thrown under the wheels and crushed to death His wife and sisterinlaw were on board the train going to Kingston He was getting tickets when the- train started and he rush ed to get aboard- ooo- Live Stock Market Slight advance in cattle in Toronto this week prices as follows Export Cattle choice a hun dredweight good steers steady at to good bulls to lbs to Butcher cattle extra choice to 0 good 510 to medium 525 common to Shortkeep feeders to bulls to good steeers to light stockcrs 125 to Milch cows a little easier at to for the general run springers to Decline in sheep and lambs Sheep- to Iambs 540 to S5VJ Drop in hogs 7 off cars quoted at country points NOVELTIES C The Ladies Store- Newmarket To complete your Carry the LISSUE Handkerchief Best Value in HOSIERY In Town f is of fineness and feels like sUk White and several charming coloured patterns to harmonize with the gown The finish and colours are absolutely guaranteed to suffer no harm from washing 20c each glove size 15c each si J OUR GUARANTEE Every Handkerchief is guaranteed indelible colours superior quality and permanent finish If found otherwise you can obtain six handkerchiefs for every one that fades or runs In washing i quickly fatops cures cold the and cents ward for Parlies Judge Denton handed out of Mr I ftoag The surprise of the week is the sad news of the sudden death of iur A hippy Thought Would be to give your wife Washer for a 10 be blessed times a year years Oct them at in the hud The attempt of Certain Toronto to puHfril prize fight about Dec J promptly upon as soon as In matter became public jh called a 10round bout pounds between Charlie Chris- lie the champion of Canada and Billy HN A instructor and eJ 15pound cham pion and the Town Hall vah engag ed through the Mens Social who expected to make a nice thing out of ft as the Metropolitan were to run special tars to market to carry a crowd here several hundred admirer The an- in the city press howev er raised a storm of Indignation among our Citizens and action was taken by the Tidal a of Presby terian Christian and Friends Churches strongly protesting against an exhibition in tVvn A strong delegation appeared before the Town Council on Monday evening and protested against allowing the Town Hall to be used for such a purpose The presentation of the case In the Interests of the morals of the Town was so strong that the Council pass ed a motion to cancel the engagers of the Town Hall for such a purpose judgment at the adjournment esteemed townsman Mr of county nonjury court in Toronto which event took place last on Tuesday night granting awards to I Monday afternoon after a severe the and defendant in attack of la grippe He was down suit brought by Wilton Morton of town In his usual good health on Keswick against Henry Tuesday last week but took a White late proprietor of a local rid- chill with fatal results school was horn at the plaintiff it appears Albany Co Mid agreed to hire with White last winter bis year He came to and gave him a deposit of to en- market in i860 and with the sure good faith He did not turn up of a few years he has been one until a week after he had agreed to of the prominent business men of lie and they quarrelled White holding on Town for the past half century to the This Morton sued to re- He was a man of sound Judgment cover honorable In all his dealings and a White claimed that on account of source of strength to the Board the breach of faith and the Managers of the Presbyterian church quarrel it would be impossible Deceased married a daughter id the to do business together and he sold late Jesse who with two out his horses and business at aeon- daughters Mrs J Karl To- elder able loss upwards of be cause he could not get another com petent man The judge ruled that it was the du ty of White to let fulfil 0 and Mrs of Washington mouri the loss of an affectionate husband and father The funeral obsequies took place on Wednesday afternoon at the home of his sisterinlaw Mrs part of the contract even if a weez late but that White was entitled to land were largely attended be reimbursed for the loss occasion- j Thomas was assisted by during the weeks delay He Amos of Aurora The pallbearers therefore gave judgment for plaintiff J were Messrs A J Jtenj for 500 and costs and also judgment I J for defendant for and costs J Irwin and J Among the relatives and friends distance were Mr T Karl and Mr Armstrong jof Toronto Mr P Stocking Mrs Stocking and Mrs If of Mrs David Cooper of Mr J Else of Wauhaushene and Mrs John Harvle of Toronto The remains in terred at Newmarket ft f purpose Brushes Of every description nail brushes hair brushes tooth brushes cloth The finest of bristles and some unique- shapes at i to to to to Pearl Sunbursts to Ladies Necklaces 200 to Ladies Lockets to Ladies Rings to Cents Signet Kings to Ladies Signet Hinge 200 Watch Chains fobs Cull Links Tie Pins Rimless Fountain Tens to Ladies and Gents Watches Sterling Goods Silver Plate Our Stock Is complete quality and price defy competition ATKINSON CO OPTICIANS P Agent Issuers of Marriage Licenses McDonald Is not on duty today but Aurora from hence he return with the dignity of a married man Mrs Dr Pattersons fractured arm sustained by a fall on the side walk some days ago la gradually Im proving About seventy five business from came to night and gave addresses In the Opera House In favor of focal option Impressed were the the success of the measure own town that they voluntarily to give Karrle the of their experience with their LETTER Premier of Ontario disclaims any intention on the part of his to interfere with the street railway situation in this city In the act of dodging a passing wa gon on street a lad about 11 years old was run down by a and had his right leg broken below the knee For a short time past a newspaper has been stolen daily from the door step of a house in Agnes street Com plaint was made and the police wat ched the premises On Monday a pet dog of a neighbor not far distant was seen to carry oil the paper and drop it on the floor its owners shop meanwhile vigorously wagging its tail Next day the dogs master was summoned to appear at the lice Court It seems hard to believe but it is true Silverware valued at 1500 which found its way into the garbage removed from the King Hotel and been dis tributed amongst twfiityslx farmers in and vicinity was re covered last Tuesday by Detectives Wallace and Mitchell an elderly man was placed under arrest At tie home of Mit chell who is employed as a farm hand on the farm of Charles Taylor at the detectives recov ered one hundred and seven dozen of silverware of all descriptions At the celebration here on Dec fa connection with the arrival of citys power over the lines from the Kails there will be large searchlight placed near the lop of the City Hall tower main entrance to the city Hall will he illuminated and over the will be the Inauguration Festoons of lights will also be hung from the main en trance out to Queen street and strings of lights will be placed along both sides of Queen street from to Tcraulcy street- Hon Adam Heck will touch the button that will turn on the Illuminations and also turn on the light on the streets all over the city as far as the new llghtlng system has been Installed An address will also be made by Mayor Geary and perhaps by Sir Whitney The button will be pressed at8 oclock In even ing There will be a reception to the citizens in the City Hall re presentatives from other and the members of the Hy droElectric Commission will he en tertained at dinner before the take It was announced this after a conference between the Ontario Gov ernment and representatives To- University by Whit ney that It had been defhltfl elded to hand over from the Provincial chest towards the of Royal Museum Newmarket Markets Dec Wheat per bush 0 30 33 50 0 57 75 0 26 00 0 00 14 Oft- no 22 25 0 50 0 75 0 18- 20 Fall Oats per bush Barley per bush Peas per bush Bran per ton Shorts per ton Hay per ton Butter per lb Eggs per Potatoes bag Chickens per lb Ducks per lb per Turkeys per It Toronto Markrts Dec I jf a Fall Wheat per bush Goose Wheat per bus Oats per bush Peas per bush Barley per bush Hay per ton Butter per lb Per do Potatoes per bag Chickens per lb Turkeys per lb Geese per lb 0 0 IS r ia 38 on 20 0 USE THE PHONE SELECT NO- OYSTERS Our New Christmas Fruits to Hand THIS WEEK New Valencia Raisins selects lb New Currants cleaned lb New Muscatelle seedless lb New California Raisins seeded a package A choice line of Currants and Raisins cleaned lbs for a special 30 on no 17 25 10 CROCKER DEPARTMENT This department Is packed from one end of this largo store to other with an immense variety handsome Goods suitable tor Christmas presents You arc cordially requested to visit us and look through our display A special offering in Dinner and Tea Sets Toilet Sets Hall and Par lor Lamps at specially reduced prices for our Christmas sale We have just opened a crate of fancy wart very select goods Some thing to suit everybody Price to We pack and deliver all purchases W C HOWARD I Everything delightful and dainty In pur big Christmas stock lilts remembrances favors and everything that is and best to show your appreciation of friendship Hand Bags Beautiful styles In Seal Calf and Morocco leather Neat and strong metal hand bag selected from this showing is sure to give great happiness to tho recipient PERFUMES Imported and domestic perfumes of the most delicate otors Rose Violet Sec and best of all CANDY You boxes will never be In doubt what to send if you see our dainty 25c 35c and per box confections in half STATIONERY Our holiday stationery Is appropriate for gift purposes tents is beautiful Tho box as well DRUG STORE lt ARCHIVES OF