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_ Until further notice, Mails will be Ilosed at the above Office as follows :â€" MORNING. Going North, South, East, and West,.at.«. . . ~. . . 7.40 ' EVENING. Going South, East. and West, at. . . ....... t. 5.30 RICHMOND HILL POST (DFFICE. Mail for the North. via. Railway, leaves once a day, in the morning, as Above stated. _‘We have entered upon another-year, and, «to doubt, many of us have resolved, as is generally usual at this season of the year, to turn over a new leaf, as the xsaying is. .Many of us havejust cause to turn over new leaves; but how many years has this resolve, of doing better dot the future than in the past, not been thought of, without anylgood coming of it. We hear considerable about total aabstineuce in these days, about the drinking customs of society, but is their *xiothing to be thought of but the using of the intoxicating cup. What about theusing of tobacco 7 What about men making'chimneys of their months? In the streets, in the shops. in the drawing. rooms, we have the puff, putt, puff, of :the cigar and the pipe whether pleasant «or agreeable the question is not asked. ,And this too from parties who would consider it degrading to partake of a glass of whiskey or beer, And is there not another evil in society that should be condemned ? ,The evils-of the oath and tflgnhgthé habit ot‘swearing is deâ€" grading and should beeondemned equally with the habits of drinking and smoking. But are ‘there not other 'things that should be condemned ? What about shackbitisg and'gossipingwith and about your neighbors l Are these things not to 'be repented of? It would be well for us all before condemning the mote that is in our brother’s eye, to pull out first the gheam that is in our own eye. It would -be well for those who condemn others in » some fault or failing to search their own conduct and household for fear that whilst they condemn others they them» .sclves should he eastaways. PEST BFFIEE NHTIEE ! Morning Mail from South, West and East, by Railway,arrives at "Evening Mail from Toronto by 4‘ Yonge-strcet Stage, arrives at. Night Mail from North, by Rail- ' way, arrives at ................ BFHCE HUUBS Localâ€"Kirkby. Localâ€"Vick’s Floral Guide. Montreal Witnessâ€"J Donna.“ & Son. Horticulturistâ€"Canadian Horticulturist. Farmer's Advocateâ€"Wm. Weld. Wide Awakeâ€"D. Lothrop Company. Toronto. 8 10 Thomhill 9 07 Richmond Hill 9 18 King, 9 30 Aurora, 9 49 New-market, 10 no Holland Landing, 10 09 Holland Landing, Newmmket, Aurora, King, ichmond Hi1], hornhill, Toronto, may be found on file at Geo 1’. Bowen & Co’s Newspaper Advertising Bureau (10 Spruce st.)whare advertis- ing contracts may be made for it IN NEW YORK No. 26: Whole No. 1539 ; mcbmc'md Hill, Dec. 6th, 1886. The date printed on each paper denotes the fiime when the subscription expires. v We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents. In a word, “ Let your moderation be known unto all men.” If you drink now two or four glasses of intoxieants a day, out it. down half. If you smoke your four or five cigars or pipes full of tobacco a day, out it down half. If‘V you are in Mme habit of visiting-your neighbors three :and four times a day for the purpose of' indulging .in small talk and gossip, cut it .down half. Be generous in your deal-- ings one with another; beat no man down in his prices, and above all, do not make the price of one shop do duty to get better terms from another. In con- clusion may all our readers have a happy and prosperous year, and having followed the advice above given we trust to shear from them with remittances for past .dues and future subscriptions, as by so doing it will be a solace to their con-‘ sciences and more profitable than a bottle of " Warner’s Safe Cure.” “ Be temp-- ,erate in all things.” THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1888. . Our Council for this year is composed offive good men. and we trust: at the ."et't'd'of the year will show that they have been equal to the situation. Three of them were in last year. Politically they may be described as three Conservatives and two Reformcrs. In a business way two of them are memlmnte,ope druggist, one wholesale dealer in cattle, and one a doctor of medicine, and the whole five members of the Methodist Church. Unlimited. ‘ The old or the young may at all times and all seasons of the year lake Burdock Blooa Bitters with benefit when requiring ablood purifying: lonic, or a regulator of the stomach, bowels, liver or kidnch TRAIN TIME. arm 91W}: , Wmm. NO TICE T0 S UBSC’RIBERS. NEW ADVERT! SEM ENTS. Cauncil For 1888. Richmond Hm. Ont. ARRIVALS. ' '7 .m. t URS' 7.30 p.11?- M. TEEFY, Postmaster; GOING NORTH. GOING SOUTH. 1888. 815 11 57 12 10 12 30 12 42 12 63 1 50 ll 45 12 53 Volume 29. 10.30 7.45 7.00 6 15 6 10 6 22 8 37 6 65 7 ()5 7 l4 552 603 615 637 648 657 745 Aurora.-â€"-Mayor, Dr Rutherford; Reeve. Andrew Yule; Deputy Reeve, C 0 Robin- son. Councilâ€"North Ward, E W, Fleury, D McLeod. W B Richardson; Centre Ward. J Davis, G D Patterson. J T Llovd : Southwald, B Wells." J C Querrie, W G Lloyd. Truslees, Geo. Russell, G H Phillips. J A Peregrine. Following is (he result in adjacent muni- cipalities of the elections held on Monday last :â€" Newmarketâ€"St Patrick’s Ward. Conn-- nillors, Messrs. Sykes, Kelman and Bow-- den. St Andrew’s Ward; Messrs. Millard, Eves and Robertson. Vaughanâ€"Reeve, Alex Malloy; let Deputy. Andrew Russell; 2nd. Isaac Regimen; 3rd, Geo. Hye. Councilmanâ€"â€" Peter Devins. The result. of the election held in York Township is as follows: Reeve, A. L. Willson; lst Deputy;-Reeve,, Isaac Dollery (acclamafiion )j 2nd Deputy-Reeve. James Auslin ; 3rd Deput‘y- Reeve, George Wood; ‘mfiéD‘eputgg‘Reeve, James Gwaliosa. ; Stébfl’vilIeâ€"Reeve, W B Sanders. Coun- cillors. A Palmer, A L Leaney. George Fiint, Jr, GeR Kemp. _ -iMayrkh'nrfi ‘VillageL-Reeve, G R Vanzant. Cmmeillors, John Thomas, F 0 Ash, Dr Robinson, C L Billings. Woodbridge-Reefi, Wallace. Conn-- cillors, Mouusey, McKenzie, Farr, and Moody. Weâ€"stonâ€"Cbuncillors, R Wood, J Bar-- ton. L Lemaire, J Bull. L G. RI. Vfiliaznnt has béen returned Reeve of Markham Village by the small majonly of 9 votes. Mr. Bruce is elected Reeve of Markham tognshjp byfl5 yotes ove'r T: Williamson Dr. L‘ynd has been returned as Mayor of Parkdale by 9 majority. Our Board 'of'Education isa Union Board beinga union of the High and Public School Boards. The High School trustees are appointed: three by the County Council, viz., Messrs. Trench, Russell and Naughton all good Reformers, and three by the Village Council, Messrs. Savage. Brown and Switzer. The Public School trustees are elected by the school section and consist of Messrs. Marsh, Duncan‘ Lynett living in the Markham part of school soction,‘ and Messrs. Wilson, Crosby and Glass living in the village part of the school section. The High School is supported by a county grant, and a'government, together with scholars’ fees, &c. The fees of the scholars amount to $2.50 per term, three terms being the year, The teachers are two, receiving respectively $1000 and $600 per year. Good work has been ac- complished atour school. Of the twelve trustees it is sometimes diflicult to get together suflicient to do business, seven being considered necessary to form a quorum. Two of' the members are also members of' the Village Council. viz.: Messrs. Savage and Wilson. Classified politically, we put them down as seven Conservatives to five Reformers, with seven being members of the Methodist Church, two Roman Catholics, two Fifty-three candidates presented themselves at the Richmond Hill High School for the Entrance Examination. Of these, thirtyâ€"five were girls, of whom nine were successful. ‘ Of the eighteen boys, all but five failed. As a rule, the candidates obtained the requisite 33% per cent. in each subject, but fell below the necesmry 50 per cent. of thetotal. The minimum number of marks for passing was 368.. The following passed : .. S S 2], King . S S 5, Vaughan . Richmond Hill . S S 11. Vaughan . S S 18. York . Richmond Hill . S S 6. Markham S S l4, Vaughan .. S S 4, York Beynon, Maud ........ LoHeney, John Fulconbridge, John McMnmchy, Minnie. Snider, Adgeline L. Marley, Maggie.“ Carver, Lambert Wilson, En” i Scrivener. Ll) 0 Jackson, Hattie S S 6, Vaughan Ross, Alma ......... .. S S 18, York McCrimmon, Angus.. . S S ‘2, King Lonedale, John . S S 21,VKing Carver, Bella'... S S 6. Markham Honored with an invitation tojoin in the annual Christmas gathering at the residence of J. P. Bull, Esq, J. R, an institution instituted by the late parents of the present host, some thirty years age, and perpetu-- nted by the present occupant of the old homestead. the eldest male representative ofthe family, I desire to note a few events of the day. Twenty-dour children and grandchildren, on tip-toe of excitement and tierVOIIs‘expectutiott, to be entertained, not Only with ’ans carols, cheering memories of the past and the convivialin or” the present, but also -hy‘ the proverbial tree. After a sumptuous dinner, 1h;I children en-- tertained us for a time with their gymnfis" tics. singing. reciting, rice. The Kinder-- garten exerCIses were duplicated to the surprise ofall by a little girl of six years just from the school. The unveiling of the German tree was the crowning event of the day. ,Numerous unique toys, fruit. and sweets delighted the juveniles. The large envelopes Containing in the aggregate seven thousand dollars were shared by the adults Some were jubilant, all well pleased. The host and hostess as happy as the recipients. Presbyterians and one Church of Eng- land. In a business point of view, we have four farmers, one carriage builder, four shop keepers, one butcher, one baker and one doctor of medicine. Our Public School is this year divided into three divisions taught by three ladies who respectively receive salaries «3400, $250 and $250. Have You Noticed It? The weary, "all gone" feeling, with gnawing Mlhe pit of the stomach, or a chuking from undigested food so common to the weak dyspepxic. This trouble is soon remedied by Burdock Blood Bitters, which is a positive cure for the worst form of Dyspepsia. A Fatal Attack. A fatal ahack uf croup is a freqnent oc-P currence among children. Every house-- hold should be gum-Bed by keeping Hug-- yard's Pectoral Balsam at hand. It breaks up colds, coughs, croup, asthma and lawn-- chilis in a remarkable mannan To the Editor of the Herald. Greatly Excited. People are apt to get great excitedly in case of sudden accident and injury. It is well to be pjrepared for such emergencies. Hngyard's Yellow Oil is the hundiesl remedy known for burns. scalds. bruises, lameness, pain and all wounds of the flesh. It is used internally and externally. Our Board of Education. Entrance Examlnation. Municipal Electlons. ONE OF THE BENEFICIARIES. Davenport. S S 2], King S S 5, Vaughan Richmond Hill S 811, Vaughan S S 18. York Richmond Hill S S 6. Markham S S 14, Vaughan S S 4, York 5 SG, Vaughan S 18, York S 2, King 8 S 21,VKing S S S s 6, Markham [From one who was present] On Thursday evening, Dec’r 22,a merry company of about thirty old and young folks met at the residence of John Galloway, at Brown’s Corners, 4th con. of Markham, took possession of the house, and filled it with lively convex» sation and Gospel songs for atime. The assembly being called to order, the following address was read by Miss Libbie Luudy and a beautiful gold watch was presented to Miss Galloway by Miss Rachel Walker :- l To MISS MARY J. GALLOWAY Wishing you a Merry ’Xmas and a Happy New Year, we, the members and congregation of the Methodist Church, Butionville, in appreciation of your services as organist of our church, have met this evening to present you with this watch, as a very small token of our esteem and regard for your Very valuable assistance not only in the chem but also in the Sabbath School, for the pnfit fiftqon years . ,A, “m. .L Though at times we, as members of the choir and also of the Sabbath School, may have been indifferent and negligent of our duties, still, you have ever been faithful in the discharge of your duty, preferring unrewarded labor in God’s Service to your own ease and comfort. We therefore hope that you will receive this present, not as remuneration for your service, or for its intrinsic worth, but that it may keep you in remembemnce of the many friends and of the pleasant hours We have spent together in But tonville Church, working in our Heavenly Fath- er’s vineyard. In conclusion, We trust that your life may still be spared ; that you may 'et do as you have ever done in the past; and w en your work on earth is accomplished. may you join the congregation of the redeemed, and there sing the Lamb in hymns above. Dec’r 22, 1887. Miss Galloway made a modest acknowlâ€" edgment of thanks for the token of reâ€" spect by her friends, and Mr. Lundy was called upon to represent the crowd of happy fathers, mothers and young folks present, which oflice he courteously transferred to Mr. Dawson, his old school master of forty years ago, who was present, being on a visit to Mr. Edward Sanderson. Mr, Dawson reâ€" ferred to the present as a gift to be‘ proud of, being.r valuable, ornamental“ and useful. He also spoke of the motive of the friends who donated it as a tribute of praise for work well and faithfully performed, and in behalf of Miss Galloway he remarked that it was her just right to accept these marks of approbation from her friends, especially so as her services had been rendered voluntarily, without any expectation of reward, desiring only to perform her part of the services of a congregation of friends. He commended the donors for using so agreeable a means of showing their good will on this occasion, which remarks were responded to by all pres-- ent, After this a few innocent amnseâ€" ments were indulged in, and in which Mr. Dawson and Mr. Lundy were made the Peter Simples to the great merriâ€" ment of the young folks. Then a re- past of good things was served and all were happy. The hours had been pleasantly spent, the farewells were said, and all left well pleased with themselves and the work of the evening. WM LUNDY . ' ‘ t c. EDW’D SANDERSON, 00mm“ 0 TO-NIGHT.â€"-The Army will have a special service this evening. THE W. C. T. U. will meet to‘ mor'row (Friday) afternoon at Temâ€" perance Hall, at 3 o’clock. SERMON.â€"Rev. Mr. Barker. formerly pastur of the' Methodist Church here, favored his old congregation with a serâ€" mon on Sunday morning last. SUBSCRIPTIONS received here for the “ Empire" Weekly and Daily payable in advance at $1 and $5. YORK ROADS AGAIN.-â€"-â€"At a meetâ€" ing attended By a large number of the ratepayers of \Vhitchurch, held at Lemonville on the 20th ult., a resolu- tion was passed declaring in favor of the retention of the toll-gates. Newmarket held a meeting on Friday last, but we have not learned the result. How do the ratepayers of Richmond Hill desire that their representative should vote? HEAVY all wool Canadian Tweeds at the low price of 35 cents per yd., splenâ€" did value, at the Fire Proof. BRADFORD FIRE.-â€"Bradf‘ord seems fated to be burned. Another fire ocâ€" curred there on Thursday morning of last week and destroyed nine places of business. ELECTIONS â€"Polling for election of' three school trustees took place on Monâ€" day last. the following being the result : â€"John Duncan. 90; Isaac Crosby, 72; W. H. Glass, 70; F. McConaghy, 48. A LARGE assortment of Teas from 15 to 70 cents per lb at the Fire Proof, NEW ORDER.â€"A Blue-Ribbon Orâ€" der, on a new basis, was established here on Monday evening. The mem- bers will in future meet as often as proves convenient and study the social funiscope. COME AGAIN and buy your goods from F. Kirkby. Grocer and Confectioner, Richmond Hill. He will try his best to give you greater satisfaction for the ensuing year. His business is not yet full grown, but 110 pea to be Watered by your pmyrannge so to thrive and burst the nuts- ory pot, in which it now grows, that it mnv grow up us the other trees of Comm erce‘ Fine, Fresh and choice goods at reasonable prices. 20 LBS. good the Fire Proof. THE PROPOSED SACRIFICE â€"What Toronto will sacrifice in abolishing its market fees will be understood by readâ€" ing the following figures. The fees for this were sold recently, and St. Law - rence brought $4,750. and the Western Cattle Market $3,000-a total of $7,â€" 750. This would be quite a liberal contribution towards free roads. HARMONY.â€" The Harmonic} Club. which has proved so populaFat recent entertainments, is composed of Masters Reuben Glass, Charlie Wiley, Walker Hall, John Gilmour, Herbie Sanderson, and Harry Sanderson, Mr. Vi’nAQkinson acting as director and playing a guitar accompaniment. ‘0 A FEW Pocket. Diaries for sale at the HERALD Store; EXTRA Fine Stationery just received and for sale at the HERALD store. A Very Pleasant Surprise. Mrss LIBBI‘E L'U'NDY, MISS RACHEL WALKER, In behalf of the members and congxe gution of above named Church. LOCAL ITEMS. (Signed) clean sugar for $1 at NEW SCHOOLâ€"At the last meeting of \Vhitchumh Council a Byâ€"law was passed authorizing the Reeve to issue debentures for the purpose of erecting a school house in U. S. S. No. 2, Markâ€" ham and Whitchurch. MOUTH ORGANS.â€"Mouth organs from 10 to 30 cents, good value, for sale at the HERALD store. a work reproduced in oil colors with great richness and beauty, and it is a wonder to all who receive it how the publishers can ofier so much at so small a cost. The leading judges of art in the Dominion 'all testify to its beauty as a work of art, their testimonies having been published in the Witness. A FINE ,zPREMIU’M.â€"The picture, “, Suffer Lidle Childmn to Come Unto Me," offered by the Montreal Witness to their dailyand weekly subscribers, is STRIKING.â€"If you call at R. Siver’s during the next three weeks you will find éomething striking in the way of" ladies, gents and children’s boots, shoes and slippers. Good value for your money. ‘ THETARMER’S ADVOCATEâ€"A copy oflf‘The Farmer’s Advocate and Home Maguzine,”‘lofl London, Ont, has come to handâ€"an agricultural journal which is excellent‘ in all irespéets; It is well Edited, and includes every subject of interest to the farmer or stockman, the truthful and independent tone of the paper enhancing the value of its inf'or- mation. It is handsomely printed on fine paper. and got up in library form. It is indeed a very comprehensive journal. We recommend it.-â€"See adv’t on third page. ALL Wool Grey Flannels 25 inches wide, for 20 cents per yd. at the Fire Proof. VICK’s FLORAL Grimmâ€"A silver lining to every cloud! With the short dull days of early Winter come the cheery holidays and Viek's beautiful annual, and 10 l spring already appears not. far distant. We can almost see the green- ing grass andthevblooming flowers In the way of. Catalogue, Vick’s Floral Guide is unequalled in artistic appear-- 'ance, and thredition of each year that appears simply perfect is surpassed the next. New and beautiful engravings, and three colored plates of flowers, vege- tables. and grain,are features for the issue of 1888. Its lavender tinted cover, with original designs of most pleasing effects, will ensure it a prominent place in the household and library. It is in itselfa treatise on horticulture, and is adapted to the Wants of all who are interested in the garden or house plants. It describes the rarest flowers and the choicest. vegetables. If you want to know anything about the garden, see Vick’s Floral Guide. price only 10 cents, including a Certificate good for 10 cents worth of seeds. Published by James Vick, Seedsman, Rochester, N. Y. CONCERT.â€"The Fire Brigade concert and social took place on Monday even- ing last, the. programme as announced on the bills being faithfully carried out. At six o’clock the firemen met at the hall, and lighting their torches, formed in procession and paraded the street, The Fire Brigade Band led the proces- sion, and surprised and delighted with its music all who heard it. When it is remembered that the re-organization of the Band took place only about a month ago, we think that all will agree that the music rendered on Monday evening did the members infinite credit, and may be taken as an earnest of future excellence. The firemen were lined along the hose-- reel rope and presented a brave appear- ance. But it was not alone the fine apâ€" pearance of the Brigade which was reâ€" garded with pride, for our citizens have not forgotten the honorable distinction achieved by, their firemen in contests with other companies. When the proâ€" cession dispersed, the crowd made a rush for the hall and it was speedily filled. As members of the Brigade were to wait at the rtabiespther'e 'was a slight delay in opening the doors of the dining hall, and this was sufficient to arouse the apâ€" petite and curiosity of the crowd to such an extent that. they pressed towards the door so eagerly as at times to cause personal inconvenience; but it was a good-natured crowd, and all were finally admitted. The tables had been proâ€" vided for richly and abundantly, and the young firemen were very assiduous in the performance of their duties as wait-- ers. When the tables were deserted, it was found to be an overflow house. The hall would not seat comfortably more than twoâ€"thirds of those present, and standing room was at a premium. Mr. John Sanderson presided, and after a brief speech proceeded with the pro gramme. It consisted of vocal selecâ€" tions by Miss Simpson, Messrs. Hume, Atkinson and Duncumb; Harmonica Club instrumentals; Violin solo by Mr. Duncumb: and reading by Mr. Sand - erson. The encores were frequent and We need scarcely say well deserved. Messrs. Hume and Atkinson. as old favorites, were warmly received. Their solos were excellent and were fully worthy of the enthusiastic plaudits they received. The many admirers of Miss Ida Simpson’s singing were delighted with her performance on this occasion. Her rendering of “The Blind girl to Her Harp" was especially fine. Mr. Duncumb gave a comic song in character and elicited rounds of applause. His violin solo also pleased the audience very much. Mr: Sanderson’s readings were a pleasing feature of the programme, and were enjoyed by all. The Harâ€" monic Club ” did themselves prond” on Monday evening, and will always be welcome’at entertainments. Miss Simp- son and Mail. J. Hume presided at the piano as accompanists. Immediately ‘ upon the cloSe of the concert the fireâ€" works were” lighted and presented a brilliant spectacle. The ascent of an illuminated balloon closed the proceed- ings, and as it pursued its aerial voyage ‘ towards the moon, the spectators became conscious that the weather was cold, and quickly dispersed. Of course. the whole affair was an unqualified success; and in wishing the Brigade a Happy New Year we extend our congratulations upon the highly satisfactory issue of their labors. REâ€"OPENING.â€"â€"The High and Public Schools reâ€"open on Monday next A FINE lot of Melton Dress Goods from 7 cents per yard up, at Crosby's. OBIT.â€"â€"Sarah Louisa Rogers, wife of Wm. Rogers, Dentist, departed this life on Sunday last. Deceased had been married but: five weeks. In his sad bereavement Mr, Rogers will have the sympathy of all. NEW YEAR’S Almaâ€"The New Year’s Arch entertainment in connection with the Presbyterian Sabbath School, held on Friday evening last, was greeted with a crowded house. The superinâ€" tendent, Mr. A. Linklater, occupied the chair. After a chorus by the school, Rev. Mr. Percival was introduced and favored the audience with a very inter- esting and instructive description of the Bermudas, Taking this as a criterion, we think the rev gentleman could make a lecture on this or a similar subject both entertaining and profitable. The various numbers contributed by the scholars were highly creditable, a solo by Bertha Kenuersly being worthy of special mention. The little girl posâ€" sesses a clear, sweet voice and sang her 1 selection surprisingly well. The harâ€" ‘ monica Club was present and, of course, pleased everybody. By request, we chronicle the “ murder of Shakespeare” which occurred on this occasion. So far as we can learn, the deed was comâ€" mitted in cold blood, and it is averred by some that the perpetrators were seen to exult over the more fiendish details of .the tragedy. Mr. Percival, jr., recited “ Spartacus’ Appeal to the Gladiators,” and portrayed admirably the rebellious passion which swayed the soul of Sparâ€" tacus on learning that to “ make a Roman holiday” he had killed the friend of his boyhood. Santa Claus officiated at the distribution of the presents, and his motions were watched with eager eyes by the children. When the arch was at length stripped ot'its treasures, this,cnj0yable entertainment was brought to a close by the singingot' the National Anthem. Misses Minnie and Gerty Davis are visiting old friends in Ricnmond Hill, their former home. Miss Octave Sanger is lmmevisiting her frienda she intends giving up school teaching for awhile. Muster Joseph Keefler has gone to the city for n.1er days on a visit. He desires 11s to thank those of his friends who helped to cheer his way on Monday morning last, by their friendly gifts. The following is the list of candidates who successfully passed the civil service examination in Toronto in November last: 'l‘hos. B. Armstrong. Arlhur A. Allen. Thomas Ball. James S. Boner. Wesley C. Bowbeer, Horace Conquest, Wm. H. Car- roll. Wm. H.Darllin<_rton, Henry Foster, William Ferguson. William S. Gould, John N. Garner, Alexander Hawthorne. James E. Jeffery, Frederick J. Jollow. Eihel C. Keefler, Albert W. Lebnrre, Henry S. Leach, George E. Morrison, James I’erci-- vnl,James XI. Phillipeau Alfred E. Phillips Oliver Sproule. Henry C. Smith. Thomas R Stanley, Neil Still. William F. Stevens, William Ward. Reginald F. Worraker, Michael J. Hughes, Frederick W. Ivory, Robert F. Walton. Mr and Mrs M Fleury. of Aurora, were in town this week, guests of Mr Isaac Crosby. The readers of this wonderful magazine for the young people are so accustomed to good reading and pictures 111a! they will wonder how it is going to be better than ever lhis year. But it is. s The new vear has already begun with the holiday number just nutâ€"a. truly great number, larger and richer, more varied, and therefore it must be better than ever before. The publishers have a primer to send to those who want to know what Wide Awake is going: to have in it in 1888 The wonder is that such alihrary and picture gallery can be got, together for Wide Awake is going: to have in it in 1888 The wonder is that such a. library and picture gallery can be got, together for $2 40 a yearâ€"n thousand pages and every- thing fresh and newâ€"stones, histories travels, biography, sketches, anecdote, Ed" ventureâ€"and all instuctive as well as enter- taining. Two worlds are drawn from to make such provision for the education and pleasure of our children. Such writers and subjects as these : Edmund Clarence Steadman. the Star Bearer. a lofty Christmas poem. H. Ridei Ba‘ggard, A Tale of Three Lions, a book in itself. Sidney Luska, My Uncle Fiorimond, a Serial: Miss Brown. of Toronto, is at present a. guest of Mr John Harris of this village. Qualifyingâ€"James E, Bell. Thomas B, Campbell. William E. Davis, Nellie Dunn. William Flynn, Andrew Hamillrm. Chas. E Howarlh, Edward O. L'iwder. Wm. Henry Mans, Wm. E. Meredilh, Wm, J. Inw- rence. Wm. H, Smith, Malcolm W Spar-- row. Walter F Stewart, James A. Sullivan, George W Taylor, George Thompson. Robert F. Waltnn. James E. Jeffery. Andrew Lafig, Ballad of a Bad Boy, bit of nutobipgrafighy. Louise Imogen Guiney, The Bringing-up of Puppies, not. all in a momh by any means. Oscar Fay Adams, Dear Old Story Tel-- lers. Mary Bradford Crowninshield, a serial, Phlcky SrpaLl : His Story: - 1 EdvI’ard Everett Halts, historical serial, The Story of Boston Common. And [Hesse are not. half, not a quarter of those in sight. In optional subjects no one passed» in To- routo. Harriet Taylor Upton. serial histories) papers, Children of the White House. So high is the best of young people’s literature newadavs that we are all of us glad to be young. Ninevtenths of reading people prefer il in what is wriiten for them, for it has the rare merit of being easy as well as good We khow of no Christmas gift so sure of bringing a happy response in a reading family Send $2.40 to D. Lolhrop Com-- pany, Boston. M. E. W. Sher'wood, Those Cousins of Mabel’s and Double Roses, two serials: Jessie Benton Fremont; a serial, Cruise of a Coverlet. I Elbridge S. Brooks. opportunity papers, Gelting on in the World. Asthma cured by the double treatment of Southern Asthma. Cure, is a. common remark. ROGERSâ€"In Richmond Hill, on lat January, 1898, Eamh Louisa, wife of Wm Rogers, aged 23 years. ROBINSONâ€"At his residence, 2nd Con Markham. on the 4th inst, Joseph Robinson. Aged 52 years. Funeral will take pluco on Saturday. LEONARDâ€"BOAKâ€"At the residence of the bride’s brother, Mr B. Bonk, Dowuaview. on the 4th inst, Rev Thos Leonard to Miss Louisa Bonk, youngast daughter of Edward Bonk, an. The ceremony was performed by Rev Mr Mayne, assisted by Rev T N Rutledge. No cards‘ WIDE AWAKE l888. PERSONALS MAI‘Elill-ED DEATH STOVES 1 COAL AND WOOD SHORTEST NOTICE Richmond Hill, Sept. 20th, 1881‘ NW 18 HR TIME ! Boots and Shoes LADIES’ FINE BOOTS Of all descriptions. Men’s and Boys’ Belmomla nf difierent styles. A large variety of Men’s and Boys’ Half Boots, and Gaiters. Childrens work of all colors, sizes and prices. THE LARGEST: ASSGRTMENT CHEAPEST PRICES IN TOWN. Call & Inspect Stock. ROBT. 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