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RICMflz‘QD H IILILPOST «OFF 10E. Mails going South made up twice even day. filming, at 8 o'clock; Ewmng, at 7 o'clock. Mom '(on'lSn) at 7 o’clock. , Post 0 ca hoursâ€"until further notice: 6.“, 51m to 8.00, p. m. N.B.~Reaisterea Letters must be ad 15 minute: before the hours of cloak: m . Richmnnd Hill 1’. O.,} M. TE FY. Nov: 6, 1877. Postmaster, The Public Schools In this village, were closed on Wednesday and Thurs- day last. The visitors on both days were numerous, and a decided improve} ment was apparent in the interest mani- fested over former years. The Senior Department was examined on Wednesday. by the Principal, the Rev. Mr‘ Shanklin, Rev. Mr. Campbell and the Master of the High School, Mr. Cnrscadden. Subjects being History, Geography, Grammar, Analysis, Read- ing and Arithmetic. The scholars showed themselves well up on all the subjects, and reflected great credit on Mr. Bracken, the teacher. After the examination was over six prizes were awarded to the following scholars, viz.: M. A. 'l‘eefy, E. Marsh, F. Coulter, B. Wilson, 0. Skeele and G. Moodie for punctuality, during the first six months of the your, not one being absent at roll call in the morning. at recess, or noon; ( the books were bought at the HERALD stow.) A Silver Medal having been gener- ously subscribed for by a few of the ratepayers to be given to the pupil who made the highest number of marks for general proficiency in all subjects taught in this school, the result to be attained by a written examination at the end of the year. The successful Competitor Was Robert Durham, he having obtained seventeen marks higher than any of the others. The Medal was presented by Mr. Carscadden in a very neat and ap- propriate speech, explaining the plan on which it was awarded ; showing it. was impossxble any partiulity could be shown, as the questions tor examination were prepared by strangers, who were also the examiners. To further ensure justice to all the Candidates, no n ames were on the papers,'numbers being used instead. At the close of the exercises, Mr. Teef'y was requested to take the Chair. He expressed great pleasure on bei'g present, and was highly pleased with the examination. meon ..................... 45 6262320212wéiéé6é Snider ..................... 35 2‘ 3s 54 as 61 56 43 22 390 On Thursday the Public school de- partments under the control of Mrs. Wiley and sts Seager Were examined by the Rev. Mr. Campbell and others. The number of vicitors present were Well pleased at the p'og‘ress made by the Juveniles, and great credit is due to the lady teachers for the pains they evince in teaching the young and tender (plants placed under their care. Mr. Shanklin on being called upon, referred to the Candidates who had com- peted for the Medal, to the orderly manner in which the school Was con- ducted; and, to the method adopted by which the result. on which the prizes were awarded, and thought that a similar method might be adopted in other Fluesâ€"churches for instance~with advantage. He also thought great credit wasflue to the master for the proficiency shown by the scholars. The public examination of Union School Section No. 4, Markham and Vaughan. principal, Mr. Tllos. Mo- Mahon, took place on Thursday after« nounllast. The number of scholars presént be'ing abnut seventy. Nntwith- standing the deplorable state of the made, Owing to the excessible wet Mr. Cnrscaddén on being called upon referred to the number who had passéd the entrance exuminatinn from the school to the High School. being largely in ex~ oe¢s ol' anv other school in the District. He also referred tn the excellent work dc~_n_o bLlhe pupils. E Senaer ..... R Whichlor F Coultor .‘ M 8-way .1 31331115..“ E fieuchm. F, Durham A (To-alter F Grant.“ 1‘ Segger... E wnoy J Bani M Poguo g Marsh Mr. Harrison dwelt upnn the great opportunities children attending Rich- mond Hill Schools have, to what there were when he went to school. He ex- pressed himsch as highly gratified at the examination. etc. The following schedule shows >th0 number of marks made by the scholars who contested for the Medal 1-â€" Mr. Kecfler and Mr. Switzer on being called upon, made a few remarks, after which the proceedings of the day were brought to a close. Beadfmd Jimmy-male}: 6': Bros, FOURTH CLASS THURSDAY. DEG.27, 1877. THE HERALD. The Public Schools. 'fififilnmmxsxmms. GOING NORTH. weather, a large number of the friends of the children and others were in at- tendance at. the examination The scholars were put through their exer- cises by the master, Mr Bracken and Mr Conlter, and done remarkably veil. At the close of the examination a large number of prizes (purchased through this ofice)wcre given to the scholars who were most deserving, and in this connection we must express pleasure at the specimens ofwriting that came under our notice, and which reflected great credit upon both master and pupils. At the end of the prize giving, a splendid writing desk and flattering address was presented to the master by the scholars. who returned thanks in a few well chosen words, SCHOOL Ssc‘rros No. 3. MARKEAM. â€"-The examination of the public school of this section was held on Friday last. The scholars were examined by the principal, Mr. Clubine, in all the difi'er- ent branches, and acquitted themselves to the satisfaction of their parents ani friends. Several teachers Were expected, but the had roads prevented their ap- pearance. and also compelled men} others to forego the pleasure of stteod- ing. About 30» persons were present. and all appeared to take a deep interest in the welfare of the school. At the close of the examination, addresses were delivered by the Trustees, Messrs. John Helmkay, Wm. Burr, and Wm. Mun- ro, who expressed themselves as highly pleased with the manner in which the. children acquitted themselves, and the marked progress they had made in their studies since the previous examination. They also highly eulogized the teacher on the evident prosperity of the school under his care. The following list gixes the names of the pupils who stood 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each subject In the wiilten examina- tion, held in tho Richmond Hlll High School, from Dec. 7th to Dec. 13th in- clusive :-- GREEK. Class 1.--lst. McQuarrie J.; 2nd. Hop- per J,; 31d, McLeod N. NEW YEAR'S Damâ€"The annual Sunday School Festival of the Friends at Victoria Square, Will be held on New Year's Day. Tea served from 12 to 2.30. p.m.. after which the chair will be taken by John Kent, Esq., of Toronto. The programme will consist ofdialogues, recitations. and singing by the children of the School, assisted by the Victoria Square Choir. Several Ministers from the surrounding circuits are expected to be present and take part In the enter. tainment. As the friends have spared no pains to make the programme interest- ing; a very pleasant time may be antici- pated. Admissson, 25 cents ; children 15 cents. Tickets may be had of Messrs, Brown, Ellerby and Martin. EUCLID. Class 1.â€"-lst, McLeud N.: 2nd, Patten- PO!) A. and Ness T.; 3rd. McQunrria J. Class son A. LATIN. films l.-lat, Wiley D.: 2nd, McQuarx-ie J,; 3rd, McKleod N. and Paltersrn A. Class 2.â€"lsp, Teasdall W.; 2nd, Hop- per J.; 3rd, Vanhorn C. Class 3.-â€"Ist. Devlin J., and Saiggon J.; 2nd, Beynon 6.. and Brown B, Class 2.â€"â€"ls‘.. Seager E. and Patterson J.; 2nd. Keefiar 31.; 8rd, Miller M. and Seager O. Class 2.â€"lst. Shank J.; 2nd, Beynon G ; 3rd, Gamble R. ALGLBRA. Class Lâ€"lst, McLeod N; 206. Van born 0., and.W*iIey‘B.7â€"3rdTGmb1r{h-â€"_ Class 3 --â€"lst. Shunk J.; 2nd, Clary J.; 2rd, Keller J. and Smxlh W. ARI'I‘HMETIG. Class 1.-"15t, Nic bolls H.; 2nd. Clarv J.; 3rd. Bell J. A Class 2.--Ist. Hamilton J.; 3.; 3nd, Brown B. Class 4.-â€"lst; Smith W.; 2nd, Pugsley A.; 3rd, Keller J. - Class 2.-lst. Nicholls F.; G., and Patterson A.; 3rd, Saigeon J., and Devlin J. Class 2 'â€" Ist, Kane: 3.; 2nd, Smnh _W-; 3rd, Reid 3. ETYMOLOGY. V lat, Clary J.; 2nd, Smith W. and Gam- ble R.; 3rd, Sanger 0. and Sanger E. ENGLISH LITERATURE. Class 1.â€"lst. Bell J ; 2nd, McQuarrlo J.; 3rd. Wiley D. and Noble '1‘. Class l.~lst, McQuame J.; 2nd, Sugar 1%.; 3rd, Teasdall W. Class 2.â€"Ist‘. Clary J.; 2nd, Laird G. and Teefy 11.; 4rd. Smith w. HISTORY ROMAN. lst‘, McQuarrie J.; 2nd. Noble T. and Lawrence 0.; 3rd, Hoppvr .1 noox-nEPING. lat, Vanborn (1.: 2nd‘ Lawrence C.; 3rd, Hopper J. md Nicholls H. cummmv. lat, Grant A.; 2nd. Patterson 11.: 3rd Vunhoru C. ' READING. Class 1.â€"-lst, Teusda” W. and Clary 3., 29d. Hopper J. and McQuan-ie 1.; 3rd, Grant A. and Patterson A. Class 2â€"4.“, Clary J.; 2nd. Wiley 1)., 3rd, Marsh A. Class 3.â€"-â€"l3t. Keller J.; 2nd, Hamilton J .,- 3rd, Grant A. ' PHILOSOPHY. ‘ ~ lst. McQuarne J.; 2nd, Wiley 1).; 3rd, Lawrence C. ' ENGLlSB GRAMMAR. Class 1.â€"â€"lst. M. Miller; 2n 2rd. Spager E. (‘lasa 2,â€"lat, Smith W.; 2nd, Laird 0.; 3rd, Hamilton J.. and Keefler M. DICTATION. Class 1.-lst, Vanhurn (3.; 2nd. Miller M., and Clary J.; 3rd, Seager 15., and Sewer 0; Class 27â€"1“. Hamilton J.; 2nd, Reid 8.; 3rd, Atkinson W. Class 2,â€"lst. Devlin J .; 2nd. Smiah W.; 3rd, Atkinson W. yams. (‘lals 1.-â€"lat. Sanger E.; 2nd, Luann! 3.: 3rd. Vanhom C. GEOGRAPHY. ' C1658L-â€"lst. Vunhoru G.; 2nd. Teas- dall W.; 3rd, Marsh A. and McQuarrie J. Class 3.-â€"lsl. Hillary 8.; 2nd, Smith W.; 3rd, Keller J. high School Examination. 2.-â€"-lat, Dévlin J.; 2116, Putter- HISTORY BRITISH. 2nd, Wiley D4 2nd Beynon McLeod M.. 2nd, Shunk “Ratepayer” says, “I venture to say thntif a voteoonld be taken upon the snow by-lnw nine-tenths of the rate payers Would vote to keep it intact.” The following has been handed to u! as an innate! to the above extract :-- E, the undersigned ratepaym ot the village of Richmond Hill, are in favor of quaahing By-luw No. 52, passed by our village Council Febxunr 2bth, 1877, to compel all property ho ders to remove all soon, we and dirt from plank sidewalks under forty~two inches wide. J A Arnold John Palmer Joseph Powell . dunes Pi r Francis )1chth nebulae Mon M H Keener W A Sanderson Jena Grant John S Home ; Simon Prom ‘Cbu. B an £6. 1 Richard Dur ,Thomni Wlkon ".‘hon Seaman Alex Moodh Mr J Coultor J W Elliott R Philan Mr Richard Jordan David Benson E‘sg'fimgt. ,Thomu Dolor: Samuel Datnon mu 0 B Redditt H H Clark Wm C Wiley Jacob Maiden 'l‘hos Munshaw Alex Muglocklen 1‘ Dentist John 81ml {03°92 Em: Chan. 1': an ad Richard Dur Thom“ Wlkon ".‘hon Seaman Alex Moodh it? 3 666L130: £V; Emma hilan Mr Richard Jordan David Benson Robmm Jhnwx t gbm_ yen: George Spenésr Fred Onward . Rabat Wilson Thomas G107. French Cook Jamel Mahony Robert Black Robert Breckon William Lndford John McConnel ‘ Nathanal Stephenson J amen Freak J amen McConnell George Trench J H Sanderson Thos Stockade E B Dewsberry E gosgrove Jams Breckon 5? Exam Edward She ard Theodore 11.55 Wm Ambler I -Geo Brown, M D John Brown 33 mm o a J site Good George Stephen! George fiewison Robert Benson rank Keel ' herb W Davidson David Hopkins 1184 Ipnfl’erty J Cos" ova E than S Warren p.m.on Monday, the Nth inst, tor a fire on Hazleton Avenue, and the ap. pearance of the place presented that of a large conflugration. In lessthan the time it takes to write about it, the Warden and men were on the spot, and had fire under control, and .in a few minutes out. Strange to relate, that about the same hour next evening, another fire took ptace at Johnston's stables, back of William Street. 'l he Warden and men were again as prompt; and altho‘ in this can, in consequence of the fire being in the hay and straw the blaze. was con- siderable, it was, after, any ‘inipll, about four hundred dollars damage'put out; and yet we- hear w'relehed growlers [ ‘in the village, who say such an appoint- lment should not be made. The Warden iis a Carpenter and a very handy man; 3aud the agreement made with him by the Council is a very stringent one; every moment of the man's spare time. is to be employed in carpentering and attendingto the property of the Corpora- tion. Query, how much work would the Corporation, get out of one of the grow- - and human iuq The Fire alarm was struck about six} wozkingmm) since last election. and' hoped Ihorviy to be able to cougrululate ihe elect are of East York upon sending In Parlia- ment 8 good Liberal- Conservative. He denied an eloqum.t speech by eating on the meeting to do all in Ilieir power to Plect LiheraHlnnservmives, 1m lhe Riding. Several other gentivmen delivered stirrich addresses, when the meeiing ‘ dispersed. giii’ir-g three cheers for the Queen and Sir o n. . The Fireman’s Ball on Friday evening, was a very pleasant affair. All entered heartily into the enjoyments of the dance. mommc’s marnvm, It iain contemplation by some of the villagers to present a netinon to the Coun- cil of 1878 praying that the Masonic rooms when vacated shouh be granied fur ihe purpoan of forming a Mechanic’s Institute for me village. Such is very commendable. and if placed under proper supervismn would be of great benefit to the rising yOung men. and help to keep them {mm improper places. on Brother Joe’s list, Oh, no! he is too independent, cannot run him into the little jobs; and poor Crown, a worthy Councillor, and ten limes a bet- ter Reformer than Gibson, he mo is to be wiped out; here is the list :â€" Oh! just fancy, J. Gibson and Jack Daniels hugging and kissing one another The old toast can be now applied to J. thson : “ We hope the man may never get fat, That wears two faces under cue hat " A Yer amurt, intelligent, clever man, named non-ye Adams. was arrested on Saturday by detvctive Burmwanon a charge of stealing lead from our Col-pnration He was brought before Col. Norris. and as there was sufficient evidence lo warmm it, he was remandrd until Thursday next Th9 prisoner’s pnor wife was there How sad is that home on our Xmas- day, Major Lewis. who said he was happy to see so many present, and cnngratulated lhe lodge upon 1h!» strnng toll presmued. mud expressed himself delighted at sewing Ihe Mamiqu that had taken place mammal the ELECTIONS. . Brother Justice of the Peace, Gibson, will have his own selections, and if he cannot be Reeve, certainly d» sires to be ruler. Mr. ‘3. Saunders, the present Chairman of Finance, who scexs Vro- election as second Deputy Reeve, is not. A meeting under H‘e auspices of Lady No. 3. (Norway) look place at. Smilh's Corners. Non-wav. on Wednesday evming last. Between two and thrne hundred pen- lona were present. amongst whom were Major Lewis. Presidem of, and govern! delegates lrom Lodg» No. 2 The chair wastakeu byMr. Milbnurne. prr‘sident or the Norway Lodge. who. afler a few ap- propriate remai-kl, introduced S. Wickson, Reeve; Joseph Gibson, J. P., lst Deputy Reeve; Oswald F Foster, 2nd Deputy Reeve; Jolm Daniels, (ax-Constable, and William Robertson, Councillors. Tax woaxmauAN‘s LIBERAL CON- suvuxvm SOCIETY. VALUE OF A FIRE WARDEN. The Snow By-Law. From our own Correspondent. East York. Yorkvine . A SAD SIGHT. MID Edward She ard Theodore Wm Ambler oGeo Brown, M D John Brown Miitfiévéfiéxair Thomas I Dohson A E vMortimet 3613K fiuiféufifl 399105 Bracken mcioi A Happy New Year. Sleeve button found in Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening, apply at HERALD Ofice. ~Where are those sheet lamps? Where, oh where arqthey ? Parties who wish m’subscribe for the coming )ear for the Toronto weekly papers will please give no'ice in time‘ 'h‘d’pay’tfiéfi hubxicriptfififé’m‘advme: as no paprr will l-e sent out. otherwise. Those who may be due for the present year wiH oblige by settling. Atkinson has the largest stock of Ladies’ and Gents’ winter gloves in town, Call and examine them. We are authorized to state that. Messrs. Isaac Crosby and D. Hopkins do not. wish to be candidates for Muni’ cipal honors. this year. [t it: rumoured that Mr. John Sander- son will be nominated as Councillor on the 31m inst: We have no doubt he would poll a very good vote. Colored Kid Gloves No.6, 6}. 6%, and 7, at 50 cents per pair, at Crosby’s Unâ€"YUM-UM M.â€"Cupid is a queer fellow; and doth make fools of many. Strange, it is, that no matter what circumstances certain persom may be placed in. love dot-h bind them captive fast and sure. On a certair eVening last, week. among, the passengers from Toronto in Palmer‘s ’bus, were a young lady and gentwhojt their actions meant anything. what have fallen in love with each nther at fir»! sight. \\ e can hardly blame her, for the young man is a noted lady killer, few being able to Withstand his charms. \\ hen the lov- ing couple View flit-ting first and furious, some sympathetic lt‘iends. fueling rorry that they blllluld be subject. to the cold and pittilese gaze ufthe other paSSengers, quietly put out. the lights. The young man. we bet'evr, has subsequently learn‘ ed that the luly who stole his heart away is a married one. and’vowa that he will have more pm: any faith in any of' those fttil',1(>yely, and “gentle angelic beings." The meeting held at Milliken’s Cor ners rm “rednesrlay, the 19th inst, by the East York Liberal Conservative Associatiomwas very largely amended and deep interest- Was manifested bv those present, in the prosperity of the Assnciaiion and party. West York shou‘d .show a similar spirit. The Toronto and Ottawa Railway Bylaw was defeated on Thursday last, by a majority of over 1900; chinfly owing tn the determined and persistent efforts made by the Grand Trunk Ofl‘lcials The Ten meeting in connection will) the Aniversury of the Methodist Sabbath School. Thorn-hill. will be held on the Eve. of 1st January, 1578, n the Church. Tua to be served‘from 4 o’clock, nf'tPr which a Cancer! will be given by the Rehnol. to Convict. of' Singing, Rwilatinns and Dialogues. Tickers for Ten’and Concert, 30 cents; Concert nnly, 1!) cents. To be had at the stores of Shuler.Carr, Gallanongh and Purkiss, and at My: Door. Some time ago, file Schnmbnrg Journal when about a month old.became a thing of the past, and now The Wood- bridge Free Press, after a career of two years, has “bowed its head. and departed hi 3 life." Riguest an at pace. The Patterson Union Sabbath School Entertainment held on Christmas Eve, will be repeated on Friday evening next, 28th inst. Several changes In the pro- gramme have been made. Tickets re- duced to 20 and 10 cents At the regular meeting of L. O. L., No 778, held in the Temperance Hall, Richmnnd Hill, the following nfiiceu Were duly elected for the ennuing year : Bro. C. E. Sheppard, W. M.; J. H. Sanderson, D. M.; J. Combs. Chap; W. Pogue, Treasurer; P. G. Savage, Secretary ; J Burr, R. Glen, J. Rowe. T. Demhwart, D. MeKinnon, Jas. Liv- ingstone, U. C. After the close of the lodge the officers and members were supplied with an ovster supper by Bro. Proctor, and a Sociable evening spent. A HAPPY New YEAR. â€" The Ofiiceis of Richmond Hill Temple, No. 455. I. O.G.T., while wishing the members and friends the compliments of the season, respectfully invite all who desire to spend a leisure hour pleasantly and profitably, to an intelleetual gathering to be held in the Temperance Hall, on New Year’s Evening, Jun. Isp, 1878. The Rev. W. G. Howson has kindly consented to deliver his highly popular Leemre on the r‘ Tongue, its use and aims ~.” The Lecture is unique. replete with Sound sepse.'and full of witty and laughable illustrations. The Audience will also be entertained with Readings, Recitations, Solos, Glees and Chm-uses. Admission, Adults, 15 cents, Children under 14 years, 10 cents. Doors open at 7 o’clock; Chair taken ai 7.30 He is a sly fellow I Diaries for 1’878 fift- Sale here: LOCAL NEWS. Communication received from Wedd- bridge just as we were going to press. Joseph Gibsoa.Esq., of Yorkville. has been appointed Convener of the East York Reform Association, for that vil- lage, in the room of John Severn, Esq., 'who resigned. The proceeds amounted to some $45, which will be applied to the purchase of a piano for the use of lodges and pub- lic entertainments. Owing to yesterday being a Holiday, the paper is delayed a few hours-beyond the usual time. Remember She “Review on Sunday next,in the Sabbath School of the Methodist, Church, commencmg at. 2.30 The Anniversary of Patterson Union Sunday School held on Christ-mas Eve passed ofi‘ very successfully, the house beluga very full one, considering (he state of the wealher. The programme was a good one,â€"-â€"and was well received by ihe audience. The Cantata of “Grandpa’s Birthday ” was exceedingly well rendered, especially the part. of Grandpa and little May. The distribu- tion of presents created considerrble amusement. ' Christmas was spent. very quietly on the Hill; nothi:g like the old-time (‘hrivtmns of plenty of snow; keen, frosty air, and cutters and sleighs dash- ing gain along, full of merry happy persons. On Monday evening last, at- the resi- dence of the groom, by the Rev. Mr. McCallum. Mr. Isaac Crosby to Muss Jennie Linf’ont,both of this village. On Wednesday morning Mr Crosby and lady departed on their wedding tour. We wish them a long and happy life. p tsh hlzick. s“ eel and rich, and ripens earlier than the Concord The vine is vigoious, producdve and hardy. It is one of the most Voluahle grapes for our counti; that has evn l-ren grow“. and the Ftuit Growers‘ Association deserve great praise for their tin-pthnght, in securing vines of this ,lus‘cirins grunt, named m honor of the distiha‘nished President of the Association“ We counsel our reudets to sum! at once the fee of one dollar to the Secretary. Mr. D. W. Beadle. St. thzirines, which will en- title them to n. copy of the report for 1877. now being printed. which is worth the l’u'l amount of me subscription fee. and in ad- dition thereto. a plant of this splendid new grape. which cannot be bought for less than a dollar apiece If anyone would like to set-ore two ol'these grape vines he can do so by sending the names of nine net-sons besides his own, and ten dollars to Mr. Beadle. and a- plant will be sent to each of the nine persons, and two plum to the per- son: who you up the club. For some time past. a sharp watch has been" kvpt on nmnv suspicious phoces and parties by detective-s frnm TOI'PHLO, and on Friday night lust four persons were arrested in Thornhill for stealing. The hnuSu they nccupied is south of the English Chulch, and offered every fi'cil- ity for the successful carrying on of their traffic. Their plan was to steal cattle,kill them, and send the rides to Newmnrket and elsewhere, while the beef was shipped to Toronto. Many persons in th: t neighborhood have suffered from their dvpredatiuns, and they may consider themselves f'nrtunate that the thieves are caught at last. A very large audience assembled in l the MtIFI‘IIlc Hall on 'l‘nesdav evening last, to enjuy the entertainment providvd by Fuunluin Juvenile Lodge, assisud by Crystal Lodge, U. T.A. The night was anything but a f'avomblle one for the Concert, and had the weather been less disagreeable the hall would have been cumpletely filled. Our space will not. permit us to particulartze the programme. --a Well selected and varied nne.consisc- ing of' Readings. Recitatinns, Dialagues, zflrGWQSâ€"bvâ€"flwâ€"Juwuflem 3” ' 9‘: We desire to call‘hP anemion of our readers In IhP~fH(‘l that the Fruit Grows-rs Assncialmn of 0! lnriu will fiend m each of its memhenz a plum M’ this m w rap» vixw. h was nrlgilmted in PrinoP Idem-d ('numv by Mr. Pen-r (‘. Dnmpsev. one of mu must skillful hyhrmisls The fruit 18 large, nur- which were Well given and received by the audience with applause. The. En- tertainment concluded with the Drama entitled. “The Temperance Doctor ” Every one did their utmost to sustain the character, and their eii'orrs were received by the audience in a manner which showed how highly they appreci- ated the different scenes Betsy Halsey and Mr. William Magoon being greeted with rounds of applause for the excellent rendering of their parts. The tree was illuminated during the evening: with wax candles, and presented a -very fine ap pearance. Presents of all kinds and descriptions, (many of them rea'ly handâ€" some ones) were distributed. a number of which gave great amusement to the younger part of the audience. The Celebrated Burnet Grape. GEORGINA.~-The Reeve, Mr. Jas. Anderson’ will no! be opposed. One or two changes in the Council expected. Wm‘cmmnn - - Cnn te m plates a chm-2c in the 'Bepveship, wh‘oh will necessitate the bringing forward of new men for (‘nuncillnrs. Messrs. John Fetch and Chas. Brodie are spoken of. AURORAâ€" Will probably re-clect the present Reeve by acclamation; whether there will be new aspirants for Council- lors will hardly be known until after the nomination on the 31st inst. KING.â€"â€"There WIN be two fresh men to juin issue with the present Council. The v exnnctatmns are that the old Council will he re-elected. ’ EAST GWILLIMBURYâ€"Wi“ possibly make a change in the Councillors, but none in the Reeveuhip. NFWMARKET.â€"â€"A slight change in the present Cnuncil, with a new man added. is expected to be the result. Municipal Affairs. usually resnrted to. I shall consequently ‘ aVail myself of' any oppmmnity to recommend it for trial. and shall be glad to‘lea-rn that u. is mofe and more be- coming to take the place it merits in the lhealinz art.” Sold by dealer's generally Vaughan Towhshi‘f) Couflé‘il. The have in the chair. Members pre- sent, Messrs. Wallace, Webster, Kinnee, and Remnuu. The Municipal Coupcil of the Township of Vaughan me! at the Town Hall, on Tuggday; nth-Instr... at: I_0 mu}: The minutes of last meeting Were read and approved. _ A l ‘communicatinn from Messrs. Pat- tullo & Scott. barristers, etc.. Orangeville. in reference to damages sustained by Mrs. Pool‘ in the Township of Vaughan. Sheep claims were. presenteâ€"d by Jacob Pulerbuugh, John Hislop, John C. Kurtz, and L. Cameron. Moved by Mr. Webster, seconded by Mr. Reaman. that. the Treasurer is hereby aulhorized to pay the undermemioned sheeps claims, being two-thirds their value: â€"Jam.b Puterbuuu, $4; John Hialop, $22; John C.-Klll'-t‘z, $9; L. Cameron, 8 66. Moved by Mr. Re'aman, seconded by Mr. Webster. that the undermentioned person: be and are hereby appomted a committee to examine and report on the state of 10th com, near Burlington, where Mrs. John Hart was thrown out, of buggy and injured, and report to the January meeting of next year: Tho». Webster, th. Patterson and Robert Dick. <- Mun-d by Mr. Wallace, seconded by Mr. Kinnee mm in reference to the communi- cation of Robert Pool. and that of his solicitors. Messrs. Panullo Jr Scott. asking $400 damages for injuries received by Mrs. Pool on the roadway, lhut the Clerk be directed to communicate with the parties imeresled that. we do not acknowledge any legal claim; but lhat wfllhour prejudice in any way we will pay the amount of the bill Originally presented, amounting to thirty- three dollars in full of all demands. aned by Mr. Remnan, seconded by Mr. Webster. that the Treasurer is hereby authnrizvd to pay the following road ac- cuunls. as certified by the Commissioners: District No. 1-â€" David Rovle, $26 88; Jnhu Juqu. $7 48: John MuDougaH. $10; Antony Cradnck. $2 47; Neil "umpbell (subject to mdm- of Ct‘mmissinnels.) $16; Wm Rumblr, $16 70; Joseph MOrtson, $6 00 ’ The Imparinl Parliament will meet on January 1711). Her Mujeny will open it in person. District No. 2â€"J. 55 E. Elder, $41 30; Jnhh McPayne. $1 '25; James Brown, 9‘5 10; Janms Munn. printing: mud notices 75 rents: Jame-s Thumrs. $16. James Mann. pruning nominating bills. $1.50; Hm-I vnd Ruwlixmm, stationary 5L h’mka. $13 30; John A. Franks} one card of hurdwnnd‘ $2 50. FROM anu JOHNSTON, M.D.. or HORTON.N- 8.: â€"“My convictions nfthe Value 'nf the Peruvmn Syrup are wish. that were I again in general practice, I should rely on it. as more efioacious In many diseases lhan any of the agents District No. 3-- Win. Ellis. $38 ; Duncan McMiHen. $6; James McFaydPn. $2 75; John L "and $77 05; William Hollings- head, $2 50; Robert hick, $14 17. Moved by Mr Kinliee, éecbndéd by Mr. Wallace. that lhe Treasurer he authmized to pay the Following accounts: 0 funde bv iEanHec-mr, to wihe persons bernunder named, being amount improperly assossed : Moved by Mr. Wallace, seconded bv Mr. Kinnee, that the Trensm-er be authorized m pav the fnllnwing charitable grants:â€" H. S. HnwlandJnr flour to H. llider, indigent. $7 50: David Boyle. timber to rFI‘Bir hnuSe of James I‘lspey. indlgent. $4; M.s. MoVLuIlr-n. for support of' James Es- pey. $5 ; Mt Kumee, for Eve Kinnee, in- diuenl $5; Millen kiness. cure of forsaken children. $5 R-obert McNair. 1 dog tax. (1876) $1 ; John Bennett. ditto, $1; Malcolm Buch- mmn. ditto. $1 ; Dominick Corcnran, ditto, 31: Richard Haslvm. ditto. $1: John Mitrhell, ditto, $1; John McLean. ditto, $1 : J. Armstrong. ditto. $1; P. Fletch”, 1 hitch, $2; Richard Campbell, 1 flog, $1: Genre!!! Sialloy. ditto. $1; 1LT. Orth. ditto. $1; Jthn Rowntree. $1.82; Mrs. Jnhn Battery. 1 dog and $1 from land, $2; John Kprr. assassed in wrong School Sec- tion $2.16; John Train as assessed in wrong School Soction, $2.64. And that the Treasurer is hereby authurized to re- fund to the Collectors the following am- ountsâ€"they being unable to refund the same:â€" Mr. Webster moved, Mr. Reamnn sec- ondvd; Ihat the KIEIk be and is hereby nmhodzed m insu‘um Mr. Unwin, [’10- vmoial Survemr. to place lhe monument. on :he north PHSI corner of |m Nu. 35, in the 81h con. Vaughan. In_ its proper place sttrict V0. 6â€"John MchIlnm’s wag- gnn shop Kleinhmg. Uisxrict No. 7 -»Juhn McCayne’s Waggon shop. Int 15, mm. 10 Moved hv Mr. Reamun. wounded by Mr. Wehmer, ‘hat the (Elm-k hp and m hereby instructed to have 400 copiuof the minutczs of this Council primed fl r the current. year. to be equally divided umnng the respective Councillnrs it y- dislrihutiun. Collector of Division No 1â€"1”. Gentle- man. 47 cents; Collector of Division Nc. 2â€"James Armstrong. 1 bitch, $2; Miss Allen, I dug, $1 ; Wm Croft. 1 bitch. $2; A. Groskurlh. 1 dog. 312â€"1 ditto, $1; George Mutteraon. 1 dfim. $1 3 R. Roberta $1: James Sluroflker. $1.82. aned by Mr Kinnee. seconded by Mr. Wallacn. that thc Clerk be aulhnrized to communicate with the Manager of the T.G & B R.. calling attention to the unsatis- factory way in which they have kept their railwav crossings during the past winters, and requiring them to be kept. properly in future. ' l(-18.coI-. 3 Dimrim N lfl’rROlL DiNricl N‘ District 1 Team". District 1 hridee. Ry-law No. 357 was then passed. an- pninting returning officers for holding the Municipal eiectinns for the ensuing year,and fixing poliing places, as follows-.â€" RETURNING OIFICERI. District No 1-â€" l‘hurlea L. Holiingshend. District No. 2â€" J. W. Fenwick. District Na. 3â€"- John McDonaid. D‘mrict No 4â€"â€" Churies Ntxou. District No. 5~Joei Renman. DiStric‘ Nn. 6â€"Jnhn McFaHum. District No. 7â€"Jnhn McCayne. Moved by Mr: Wgugme. seconded bv Mr. Council theri adjouer cine die. POLLING PLACES. Dis'rlct No. 1â€"â€" White’s blacksmith shop, Nn. 3â€"Town Ha” Venom. Nn. 4â€"-Wi1180n’s wareroom, No. 2‘â€"‘Pnthrnon’s office. Pat- No. 5-Orange Hall. Wood- Sm,â€"-The communication of “Fair Play ” in your issue of last week. appears to me to be very fair. lam one of those who do not wish polit.cs introduced into our Municipal affairs, at the some time the’ thing is done,and"1his nobody can deny. A: a. Reformer, I am willing to give a chance to the opposite side, in the person of a moderate and good man; and of such a one, is Mr John Brown, and if he is nominated, I have no objection 10 Support himgand Ibe- licve he will be returned. If not. I would be willing :0 vote again for our present r-eeve, although, he has been in two years, which gives him a. fair share of honors. Yours, I Oats, per bushel Pause, per busheL We, per bushel pples,per barrel ) Dried up les, per 1b .. [ Butterâ€"v rolls, pgr It; Between 40 and 50 Lives Lost. NEW YORK, Dec. 20.- An explosion oc- curred lbis afternoon in the immense candy manul'actory of Greenfield & Sons. The boiler, which was under the sidewalk on the Barclay street. side, burst. tearing away the entire front and scattering the wreck in all directinns. Over 150 girls of all ages were employed at. the time in the building: The walls fell within a few minutes after the explosion. The street was filled with screaming people. Several girls jumped from the top of the building into the fire. Several boys were blown through the roof. It, is estimated the WOlllldl'd will reach 125. Of the 275 employed in the faclorv but lew escaped uninjured. The number of dead is uncertain until the wreck is cleared away. The fire was under control at, 6 30, and by 6. 45 only a dense smoke surrounded the ruins. On Monday, the 24th inst. by the Rev. I. W McCallum, at the residence of Mr. Francis Lay‘ ton, township of Vaughan, Mr. 'Joseph Crew, 01 the town of Ingarsoll, to Miss Manhu. W. Apple- ton, of the village of Aurora. The entertainment given by the Wesley Church Sabbath SchoollVictoria Square, on Christmas Eve. was very well attended. The programme was well carried out. and received hearty applause. The Tree and Church pre. sented in very beautiful appearance, being Illuminated wilh wax candles and Chinese lanterns. Many verv handsome presents weve distribute} at the close. On the 25th December, at his residence, CV31- ville,Thns. Cook, Esq.,in the 77th year of hil age. Funeral at 1 o’clock on Friday, the 25a inst. Friends and acquaintances are invited in attend. On the 19th inst, ut the residence of the bride’! mnbher, by the Rev. Ismw Campbell, of Richmond Hill, Andrew Stephen Russell, to Lititia, eldeM daughter of the late Richard Vanderburgh, all 01 Markham. To the Editor of the Herald. Flourâ€"s wring wheat, per barrel “.5555 50 to $6 0' 9.11 jvhpnt extra. ........ 6 Wm 9 _5g Wheatâ€"fall, per bushel , ....... : spring, per bushel. Huxley, per bushel . Outs, per bushel . Peasa, per bushel Rye, per bushel Hay, per ton . Straw, per ton . Potatoes, per ha. Apples, per barrel 4 Omens, per bushel. Turnips,per dozen Carrots, per bag Beets, per bag Cabbage, per dozen Cauliflowers, er dozen Buuserâ€"tb r0 3, earn) large to ls, per I’b tub, dairy, per 1b Eggs, fresh, per dozen Chlckens, per pair Ducks, per brace . Geese, each ....... Turkeys, each . . Beef, hind quarters, per 100 Tbs Mutton, b the cmoase, per 100 lbs Dressed 095. per 100 lbs .............. Eggs, per doZen .............. Dressed Hogs, per 100 Tbs As we secured the services of Mr. Gowanloc] she is all now anew, and Mr. At-chison is allowe to be a very good Miller. The little Giant is wm ranted to give good satisfaction. IS’ Sold in Richmond Hill by all dfuggisl; Northrop and Lyman, Toronto, Wholesale agar ‘ McLEAN TO Collect for me, and hope all pm ties interested will guide themselves adoordinglv Corrected from the Toronto Daily Mail ever, Wednesday morning. The specific Medic’ne is the result of a. lit study and many years of experience in treatin these special diseases. Pamphlcts free by mail Parties desirous of becoming members and ‘10: ward their names to DRAIN TlLE, OF THE BEST ovum A'r THOR. NIGETINGALE'S, Corrected by Mr. Isaac Crosby, Grocer and Dr: Goods Merchant, Fire Proof Store. DR. WM. GRAY’S Specific Medicine _ The Great English Rem " ‘ edy is especially recom- V mended as an unfailing cure for Semimhl Weak ness, Spermatorrhea, fin potency, and all dis- eases that follow as a 50» § 3‘ . quence of self Abuse, m f ' ’3 loss of Memory, Univer , 97° 3 '“3ml Lnssitude, Painin the ‘ ’ierTflklnfl Back, Dimness of vision, Premature old age, an many other diseases that lead to sanity or CO! sumiption, and a pvem a‘ture grave, :11! of which a a. m (2 am first caused by deviating from the pa of nature and over indulgence. ” at | pBr 'imckég'e'fé'fs’lxfiékfiéeghi 35E wil be sent by mail on receipt of the money, b addressing, kWVMl GRAY &Co., Windsor, 0m HEADFORD MI LLS IHAVE EMPLOYED GO-‘R-DOIV ‘ McLEAN T0 Collect for me. and have all nm Mr John Gibson, President, Millikan P 0 Mr H J (innings, Treasurer, Victoria Square 1? 1 Mr T Humberstone Sec’y, Newtonbrook P O Dec. 6, 1877. ‘Tlge Speciflc‘Medicine i‘s sold-by all“ Drgggist Fearful Calamity. PUBLIC NOTICE. East. Riding of York. @nmmummfiimm. HAS STARTED AGAIN. SOCIATION FOR THE RICHMOND HILL MARKETS. IBERAL CONSERVATIVE A5 Lgrgé 'iang, lie} it} ., TORONTO MARKETS. Marriag n. Deaths. JAMES LANGSTAFF, M. D. HISLOI’ 62 BROTHERS. ELECTOR. $1 zo 14 03 12 00 10 05 “U 016 .. 500 Yorkvmb" t0 to 1636000 100007W 1 mmmmmmw 406 000