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The Comet that has been so long talked doom is now visible in the north-western heavens. and in the evening is about midway between the horizon end the zenith. Look for it between the Northern Cross and the Great Square of Pegasusâ€"nearer the letter. You may require a glass to find it, but if you know exactly where to look you can see it with the naked eye. A good opera glee: will ihow it up.“ good advantage. ~.‘ The officers and teachers of the Presby- terian Sabbath School in this place held their annual meeting on Thursdav evening of last week.» After the usual study of the lesson for the succeeding Sabbath, the fol- lowing ofi'xcer-e were elected for the ensuing year :â€"Superiutendent, B. Marsh ; Asst. Super. and Secretary, Geo. Trench; Treas- urer, E. Sisley ; Organist, Miss Baillie. Almost a Repetition. There was almoet a. repetition of the Humber disaster on Fridav afternoon in the nine spot as the late accident by a. freight train running into the rear end of a suburban train. It was averted by getting the freight flopped within three yards of the suburban. Several jumped. but only one woman was injured. On Friday last the Maple Meshodist Sun- day School held its slemhing party. It pass- ed through Richmond Hill with flying colors, there being several large loads, With four horse teams. They Were appnrently happy. "singing their Sunday School songs, Twenty-five a Week. The Toronto gum! is being filled by paupers Ind laborers out of employment, and who have nothing to live on, at the rate of twen- ty-five my week. This is a. terrible state of aflairs, and no time should be lost in ascer- taining the cause of so much pauperism. The Government ofiers $250 reward for mob information he will lead to the arrest and convicuonof the murderer of Susan Gibbs. The January thaw that set in on Sunday was of short duration, as it set out again the same night, and a rrgular Janurry freeze set in the next night, the mercmy going down to 15 below zero. A Grand Masquerade Carnival will be held on the Skating Rink, Ricumund Hill. to- morrow (Saturday) evening. The Bapd will be in attendance. John Philllps, a resident of Vaughan township, was are-wand Monday on a. charge of Stealing a. buffalo robe lait week from W. G. Longhursa. at Wnod bridge. _ Wrapping Paper Thenp. "Batohers and others requiring old news. paipers suitable for wrapping paper should ca 1 at TB]: LIBERAL oflicu w'Jere they can be had, neatly folded and in perfect condition, at 20 cents per hundred papers or 3 cents per single litâ€"12 papers in 0. lb. The first meeting of the new Vi'llage 00110.. oil for 1884 W111 bg helq m v flho Council mmaffiexc$2fltinst., at 11 The actual cash subscriptions handed to the Mayor for the Humber sufl'erers amount to over $7,500. . . . .Tuesday mornifig was the": coldest morning ofthe season. Thermometer 15 degrees b'élow zero. . . . .Third Division Court held here on Saturday was of short duration, no unpert- ant oases coming up. . . . . ’1 orrvnm contributed @900 toward the RM; Portage Relief Fund. ,, WW_-V.._..._ .. -v. P... aboVe) ' 6.40 N. B.-â€"Re.~zistered Lastars must, he handed in it least. Flfteen Minutes earlier than the above mentioned hours for clgsjn ICHMONbWHVIEII, 7‘ FRIDAY Until further noting: Mails win be 010906. at the Richmond Hill Post Office as follows :â€" HGRNIN51â€"Going North.snuth. East and West, inrsludin: Thornhill, Maple, Toronto, Markham, 620. 7.45 EVENING :â€"qung south. East, and West (as ‘ Connects with a.“ traim, leaving the Palmer House. Richmond Hill. as foilows: Mail-(2 Express, North & So\1th.., ..:Y.45 a. m. Accommodmtion “ " ..11.45 " Expms. North.,..... 525 p.111. Hall, South... 6.45 “ NeWmarket..-. Aurora.” Xingu" RICHMOND ’I‘hornhill ..... \Vestnn‘ . , . Davenport. . Parkdnle'... . .. TORONTO. ueen‘b Wharf .. rock Street .. ..,9.50 Unionsmtionu . ,. Clty Hall...“ . .. City Hall “Union Station Brook Street Queen’s Wharf Parkdzfi'o Dnvenpbrt. Weston .. Thornhfll‘.‘.‘.. BIOHMoflD HILL. King ..... Autnra... Newmarkbh ,V TORONTO PROCTURfifiGE LINE. '. R. R. TIME TABLE. POST OFFICE NOTICE like. fflihewl. ABUUT HUME. P its: Council Meeting. Masquerade Carnival. Humber Rehef Fund. Arrested for Theft Annual Meeting. Sleighing Party. January Thaw. The Comet. $250 Reward GOING NORTH. 399°?) can» wow 91-2.; 9.33 9.40 M. TEEFY. Pusbmaster. Jinfi‘l‘éfiéli Accom. 11.45 11 52 12.00 12.10 12.57 1‘10 6 .37 8.37 5.43 6.15 Ex‘ LLOYDâ€"At Kettkby, on the 8th inst. Ada. Isl Lloyd, 3306.243'981‘8, 11 womb; and 22 «my;“ RIARRIAGES McNAUGHTONâ€"BRYSONâ€"On the 10th inst. atthe residence of the bride’s father bv at ihé remdence o! the Vbrridré’rs flairâ€"71'); Rev. Mr. Carmichael, Mr. Peter McNaughton, 10 Miss Maggie Brveon, all of Vaughan. SAVAGEâ€"WARDENâ€"At the residence of the- bride’s fat-her, on the 3rd inst, by Rev. B. F. snuford,Mr. Sylvester Savage, late of Patter- son, to Mrs. Florence Warden, daughter of Postmaster Purkos,ull of Bay View,Wisconsiu An eloquent and instructive discourse on “ The white horse and its rider ” was deliver- ed in the C. M.Church. Eglinton, on Sun- day night, by the pastor, Rev. J. Pickering, reference bemg made particularly to the late disaster on the Grand Trunk railway. Rev. Mr. Bell, who filled the pulpit in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday last so ac- ceptable, w1ll preach again next Sunday, morning and evening. Rev. Mr. Amns, Presbyterian Minister,‘ of Aurora, preached in Pattorson on Sunday {memoon last, and in Garrvillo in the even. mg. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Arkaey, who have been visiting ‘riends at Newmarket, and else- where, returned home on Wednesday. The annual Msssionary Services in con- nection with the Methodist Uhnreh here were hegdon Sunday. Rev. J . W. Totten, of Yonge street Centre, preached in the morning. In the evening the annual Mis- sionary Meeting was held. Dr Wilson was sppoin ted chairmen. Rev. J. E. Starr read the report, which showed that the Methodist Church sustained 394 missions supplied by 897 missionaries. contributed for their sup- port $169,836, of which Yonge Slreet North circuit contributed $4362 and Richmond Hill, of that amount.e~ontributed 8134~ After the reading of the report Rev. Orrin German, who for the past ten years has been a. mu.- sionsry among the Indians of the North. West. delivered an address of over an hour, which was filled with interesting sketches of missionary work and wet he knew of it. After the taking up of the collection, passing around the subscription list, putting the us-- uni vote of thanks. and some clapping of handsâ€"which could have been as well dis- pensed with on Sunday evening, though per- haps there was nothing exactly wrong about itâ€"the meeting was brought to a close. The following are Ihe, {majorities in the late contest for tha Ree’ves‘uip in Markham at the various polling places: At the residenge 'oi Postmaster Parkes. fatherogthe'lifide, Mrs. Florence 'Warden was mguied toMr Sylvester Savage, form- erly of f’stterson. 0m , on Thursdhy morn; 'ing,-‘ 31'} inst.’ Rev. B. F. Sanford ofiiciated. The weddmg was private, none but the rel- atives of the bride being present. Mr. and Mrs. Savage left on the noon train for Chicano. They will return to-dny and take up their residence in Bay View. The groom, who is well known In the village, h'ulds a position with the rolling mil. company. Mrs. Savage has been for three years past assistant postmaster, in which position she made many friends by kind. accommodating treatment of all.â€"â€"Bay View, (Wis.) Herald. Perhaps few flrma w0uld treat their em- ployoes as those of the Patterson Agricul- tuml Works sire treated. A large number of the hands reside in this village, and have therefore a walk of about 1} miles morning and evening. The big mow storm of last week made the roads difficult. to walk on,and Mr. Patterson ordered one of his teams out. night and morning bringing them to work and taking them home again until the roads had become beaten down, which was several days. Mr. Thomas McMurray, the we]! known temperance lecturer, delivered a lecture in the Temperance Hall on Wednesday night. The attendance was very‘ small owing to other meetings at the same hour, but the lecture was one ofimore than 0 inary in- met, and those who failed to be r it failed to hear what every temperance worker ought to know and facts of great interest to all concerning the progress of the great tem- perance reform. A new theory baa been advanced by some people that Susan Gibbs, the victim of the Humber tragedy, did not meet her death by foul play as is generally believed, but that she was seized with a fit and dropped dead before Fhe could summon assistance. Those who advance this them-y think the house' was robbed afterwards by some one who chanced to go to the house. The police do not place much faith in this surmise. The vollzical complexion of the York County Council is most. decidedly Reform. Lens than one third of the members are Conservative, and for this they have in a great measure to tlmnk themselves. During the year they threw down the gauntlet and held canonses for the purpnse of rconh'ollim.r the election politically, and now they have their reward, Thirteen out. of forty-five Is a weak Bliowiug.â€".N. Y. Reformer. Fraternal Visit. Richmond Hill Temple, I. O. G. 'I‘., to the number of about twenty, paid a fraternal visit to 'I‘hornhill Temple on Monday even- ing. A heart-y welcome was giv'hu them b} their brethren and sisters and a pleasant time was spa nt in singing, recitations, 616.. which was supplied joiully by the lodges. Tabihmn, Elgin Mills Brown’s Corners Victoria Square Unionvillo Cashel Crosby’s Mfluesvflle ’ nggrove Mongolia Majority for James. . . . .. . . PERSONALS. Well Treated Employees. Missionary Services. Temperance Lecture. Markham nlection. DEATH S County Council. Matrimonial. A new Theory. Williamson. 37 18 J7 James 126 In order to reduce our immense Stock of New Winter Goods, we wil offer for the next“ three weeks the greatest Bargains we have ever‘shown in Blankets, Comertables, Flannels,. Linen Table Damasks, Sheetings,waels, Napkins, Lace Curtains, Mantle-s, Mantle Cloths, Ulster Cloths, Shawls, Black and Colored Silks, Satins, Brocades, Ottoman Cords, Velvets Velveteens, Elushcs, Black, and Colorhd Cashmeres, Dress Goads, Black Crapes, full lines“ of Mourning Dress Materials, Hosiery, Gloves, Ribbons, Laces. Sace Neckwear, Corset-3.9;; Linen and Silk. Handkerchiefs, 'ITies, Dress Buttons and Trimmings Knitted Wool Geod‘st, Ladies’ Underwear, Gents? Underwear, Notions, etc. This is a Genuine Clearing Sale: and Large Redcctrons have been made in all Departments. Space does not :permit quotations" v of our many Bargains, but Ladies are respectfully ivited to call and see the Immense Bar- gains in alliDepartmentsms this is a rare chance to. secure new and seasomable - Goods at. {Iery low prices: Edward S’Keowrfls: J. HAMILTON, Grand Xmas Clearing Sale 0F FALL AND WINTER Manlles. 3100 Mantlss for $50. ‘ $75 Mantle: for $37.50. $50 Mnntle-I for $25. 630 Mantles for 820. 926 Menzies for $19. $20 Mantle: for $15. $15 Mantles for $11. $12 Mantles for $9. $9 Mantles for $7. $7 Mantles for $5.50. Children’s Mantles Cheap. Dress Goods. 160. Dress Goods for Rio. 200. Dress Goods for 150. Mlllinery. $9.00 Trimmed Hats for $6.00 $7.50 Trimmed Hat-u for $6. $6 ()0 Trimmed Hats for 84. $5.00 Trimmed Hats for $3.60. ' ‘ $4.50 Trimmed Hats for 83. ‘ 1 $3.75 Trimmed Hats for $2.60. . _ $3.00 Trimmed Hats for 82. f Untrimmed goodsequafly as ch .' Bar-gins in Feathers, Plushelf mpona, 4,._\.>a . _, _ /.~;=r-A;.~. A NEW ADDRESS,18_41 YONGE STREET. THIRD STORE ABOVE QUEEN STREET. Cambridge Clothing House, 86 Yonge Street, Torqgtq. GREAT HOLIDAY SALE ! 0F OVercoats, Over-coats. Overcoats; ' Ulster-s, . Ulsters‘ Ulsters‘; Youths’ Over-coats. - Youths’ Overcoats. J uvenile Ulsters. Juvenile Ulsters. . This Sale will continue until the whole of the present offering is disposed of. Allfgood's are marked in plain figures. showing the preSent and former prices. and for the information of intending purchasers w‘e enumerate a few of the changes: PREs_ENT PRICE. - FORMER PRICE. EXTENSIVE CLEARING SALE '. CAMBRIDGE I CLOTHING HOUSE, 184 Yonge 'Styeet, 3rd Store above Queen Street, 182 Yonge Street, ~ Tommm DRY POPULAR DRY GOODS HOUSE; M. HAMILTON, 7.00 8.00 10.00 12.00 $4.00 5.00 5031 10-buttonlength Chamois Gloves for 75c. 6-button length Cbamoxs Gloves for 356. Furs.‘ $2.00 Black Hair Mufis for 81.25. 36.00 Mink Mfifia for 34, v 'QIBWMHRKYMBI ‘ $12.00 Fine Mink Mufie for $7.00 7 $15.00 Best Mink Mufis for $9. $18.00 South Sea. Seal Mutts for $10. Fur Capes, Worth $1.75 for $1.25.! Fur Caper, Worth 82 50 for $1.75. Fur Capes, Worth $7 50 fur $5. Childrem’ Fm- Sets at. Half Price. Kid Gloves 25o. Dress Goods for 17114:. 800. All-Wool Dresu Goods for 17in. 8530. Dress Goods for 250. 406. Dress Goods for 27c. 45c. Eress Gobds for 35c. All Dress Goods Reduced in Prices in Order to Clear Out the Stock. $1 2-button Kid Gloves for 500. $1 3-button Kid Gloves fur 500. $1.25 4-button Kid Gloves for 65¢, A. W. HOLTBY, .Manager; $5.00 6.00 7.50 8.00 10.00 12.00 15.00 Handkerchléls 40 dox. Fancy Hem-Stitch Handkerchieh at 50. 10 doz. Fancy Hem-Mitch Handkerchiefs at 60. 05116: things in proportion. far 750?» at. I ‘ In‘ addihon we have our regular lines, in- cluding “ Rouiflon Josephine brand,” in black and célors. The above represent an immense purchase of 400 dozen at 500. an the dollar or half price. Job line colored Kiks at 201:. per pair. “05! ry and. {laden-(slowing $1 A ’-Wool Shirts and Drawers for 62km .3445 Seamuwrsmr Shirgansi Drawn: 250.1112bedeeamless Sox for 160. 451:.»All-‘Woo‘l Seamless Stockings for 250’: 500. All-Wool Seamless Stockings for 300'. $3.75 Cashmem Jerseys for 82.75. 31.75 Men's Cardigan Jackets for $1.25, 92' Ladies’ Rubber Circulars fer $1.25. Ladies’. Underwere Cheap. Misses’ Underware Cheap. Boys’ Under-ware Cheap. ' Cheap Goods Tell. fl 3 D1112