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At the quarterly services 'rltSt. Clar- ens Avenue Methodist Church, at" which Rev. \V. B. Bunth is pastm, furty new members were rel-oivvd, making a total for 1905(ufover100. At, the QumLex-ly Official Bnard meeting an additional $100 pex :m-n-u-m was unanimously voted to the pastor.â€" Globe. These quotations are hut:de up with very extra values : Figs 5c. 11).. clenné'd curmnts 7c. lh., new lemon purl 13v. “1., Nn. 7 Corn Starch 6a.. 2-11). tins finney Syrup 103.. 5-H). pails Honey Syrup 25s.. May-picked Japan Tea 250. ll).. Red Rose Blend Ceylon Black Tea 25c. 1b., host Jupnn Rice 80. 1b., best; Carolina Rice 10c. lb. Mrs. Sloan, presided at the Epwm-th League meeting Monday evening. The following program was presented: Es- say an Six- Franvis Drake), Clarksnn McDonald; SUIU, Nelson, \V. Trench: reading, Sir \antor Raleigh, Miss Scanlnn; essay. Lord Nelson, T. F. McMahon: graphoplione selections, F. J. Pethick. The value of u papm' is tested by the quality of its circulation, :mdjudgcd fun“ this standpoint The Weekly Sun occuplos the foremost place. Each week it enters lhe hmst of over 16,000 of the most advanced farmers in [his Province. The Weekly Sun on the table is a. sign of progress on the farm. searching I Were ready originated time that A petition of 350 names was present- ed t0 the Council of the Municipality of Markham township on Tuesday, asking that hndy to submit a. hy-Iaw on Local Option. The wish of the petitioners was granted. PASTOR‘S \VORK APPRECIATED The “7(H‘ld of Monday mentions 94 municipalities where annl Option campaigns are well undoi- way. Among the places l‘e-feired to are East Gwil- limbury, Markham tnwnship, Mark- ham Village, Vaughan, Woodbi-idge, King and Richmond Hill. In compliance with the wishes of :1 large number of petitioners, the Vaughan Township Council on Tues- day decide-d to submit a. hy»la\y at the January elections in favor of Local Option. Mr. \Vm. Ludfm-d has returned home after spending the summer in the. southern and western part, of Man'- tnha. also u. few days in Chicago and Detroit. Mr. ‘V. H. Pugsloy returned yester- day flom Indian Head, Ass:1.. “henc- he spent Lhe past two (11‘ three months overseeing the harvesting and thresh- ing on the Pugsley fun-m. Nominations furthe bye-election in Nm-th York took place in Newumrket yesterday, Hun. A. B. Aylcsmn-Lh by The Liberals. Mr. Arch. McCullum by the Conservatives. Election next \Vednesday, Nuv. 22. The VV.C.'1‘.U. will meet at the home of Mrs. Derry nvxl; Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Members are requesud to attend. Visitors invited. Miss Lm-ine \Vrigl)t. at, presentat- tending the Mudvl Scbnnl. has been ap- pointed teachm- in the PHLLerson school. duties t0 begin after the new yezu‘. The “'hist Club will meet this (Thursday) evening at the [mum of Miss Palmer. A full attendance re- quested. Mrs. E. J. Quanlz of Aurora. is s-wndiug the week with her sister. Miss L. McMahon. “'6 are here tn please you. If every- thing is not 0. K. kindly let, us know. â€"ALkinson & Switzer. “'9. are not sellin Inudexabvpric ' â€"-Atl Bran. Wyn-ts. Gluten. tan or car lots‘ bugs or hulk. best quality, price right‘ Cull at, 41 (Jottinghum strvet, Toronto, Next Monday evening will he “Mis- siuuaz-y evening" at the Epwm-th League. The subject will be taken by Mr. R. Shaw. - Miss (T. Anglin ing :1 couple of we Miss Edna Angliu Miss Sawh-ll, Tun-(mm, spent a few days with Mrs. A. G. Savzlgeund re- turned Monday e\ oiling. Mr. L. Olaffey.nne of the teachers in the Central Busim-ss C(ullvgv, annnto, ipint Saturday with wlutivcs at Elgin Ii ls. Mrs. Swisz represented York County \’\’.C.". U. at the annual mes-tâ€" ing of the UmuinEnn \V. OT. U. which convened at Hamilton last woe-k. ‘W (We chihtrul. RICHMOND HILL, Nuwmher 16, [905 EPW‘ORTH LEAGUE. FIRE IN MARKHAM. 0f Toronto is spend- eks with her cousin, ling at cnst. but, at Atkinsnn & Switzer. "\Vildfowling in Manitoba.” Profes- sor Roberts. whose animal hooks are well known, describes a bird tragedy under the title “The Terror of the Air.” Uasimir Dickson has an ac- count of the semi-annual migration of the caribou. the west plentiful of Can- iida’s fast-disappearing big game. This is illustrated by J. \V. Beatty. VV. A. Fraserv that prince of short story writers, has a collie story which is both dramatic and touching. Besides these animal stories. Joseph T. Clark writes entertainiugly about “Golfin Canada." mingling his history with humorous descriptions. This is illus- trated with portraits of nearly all the golfers who have won fame in the game. Among the other features. the illustrated article on London,England, is worth mentioning. There are two excellent poems. “The Admirals," by Theodore Roberts. and “Sir Henry II ving." by Virna Shem-d. “The new High School." by \V. L. Richardson, will give Canadian school trustees something to think about. A distressing shooting accident or- cnrred in Ann-om Saturday afternoon resulting in the death of \Vilfrid \Vil- lis. youngest son of Mr. Charles “"il- lis. of the firm of Rutherford & 00.. druggists. The unfortunate boy. in company with a companion. Austin Radcliffe. son of Mr. D. A. Radclifi'e. manager of the Ontario Bank, had been hunting during the afternoon. each carryinga rifle. Returning home about five o'clock by Mr. Lunny‘s lune. the boys saw a bird on the fence and prepared to shoot. Justus young Rud- cliffe was about to pull the trigger his companion shouted. “The bird has gone.” and immediately stepped in front of the rifle. receiving the charge in his forehead. Radcliffe, almost, frantic over the accident. run to the farmer’s house. but it was an hour or more before help came. Deceased was taken to his home, but u summoned doctor at. once saw that the shot was fatal, and he died about 10 o’clork the same evening. Both boys were about 14 years of age and had long been Com- panions. Much sympathy is felt for both families, and the. sad nifair has cast a gloom over the. town and sur- rounding neighborhoods. Austin has been almost; prostrated with grit-f since the accident. RETIRING \VITH HONORS Mr. James McLean (If this place, who has proven himsvlf to ho the champinn plnwmen nf this sectix-n of country. has decided to n-tire from all future cunt-Psts. Mr. McLean has 1mm plowing fur about 14 yvms. and has taken putt in 6011):!1’4'1105. He. has wnn many first prizes, and has several gnid play was memorized and given with good expression without; the least, hesitation. Miss Stevensnn, Toronto, and Mrs. Grant conl I-ihutvd vocal solus betwven the acts, Mr. Earle Newton prosxding at the organ. At the close a hearty vote of thanks, on motion of Di-.Langstaf’f and Mr. A. Usunplwll, was extended to Mr. Kirkpatrick, and Rev. J. A. Giant. on lwhalf of the Willing “'m-kei-s’ Mission Band. thanked all those who “Ssisted in the entertainment. The evening closed with a stanza of “Gnd Save the King.“ Mr. Kirkpatrick's style of entertain- ment was altugethei- new in this place, but, was far more enjoyable len the ordinary concert. The November Canadian Magazine is almost a Sportsman’s issue. Edwyn Sundys. u Canadian who won fume (m “Outing.”«and who is the author of SN era! spam-ting hooks contributes a Witt ' and infqrming story of a day‘s The Presbyterian Church was wpll filled last -evening, when Mr. F. H. Kirkpatrick. Pl). B., Principal of the School of Expression, Toronto Conservatory of Music, gave an inter- esting and able rendition of “The Lit- tle Minister.” Mr. Barrie. probably, has no equal in delineating lowly Scot- tish life. and that distinguished author has an able exponent of his works in the persnn nf Mr. Kirkpatrick. ‘1he stnry was givvn in fuur parts. and with so many characters to represent the task was not an easynne. The inst., commencing at 8 o’clock. All]. F. S. Spence, has been secured for the occasion, and prominent men from this municipality will also give short addresses. Mr. Spence is :In ahle speaker and thoroughly understands the question which is now being dis- cussed in so many [municipalities in Ontznio. As Markham and Vaughan townships are working along the lines of Local Option it is hoped that many from the neighboring sections will avail themselves of the privilege of hearing Mr. Spence \Vednesday even- ing. Mayor Urquhart. has submitted to the Bum-d at" Contrnl a dmft agree- ment for the entrance ofr.uliulr:nil- ways into lhv city. It, provides an entrance at the north at Christie street, with u [(-‘l'nllnlls at the St. Lawrence Market. To effect an en- trance at the northern part uf the (tin the mute of the Metmpnlitnn Railway would have to divert west at. Muunt. Pleasant Cmnetery. and the Toronto Railway Gumpany would then extend their city line to the Cemvtery. If the Mayor wishes tn cunsult, the feelings of the patrons nf the. Mulrnpulitun Railway he must know that the people from the country want a directlin when guingto the city. Life is too shmt, to be taken nrnund by Purkdale and other wastvrn pal-ts. A public met-ting in favor of Leon] I Option will be held in the Masonic‘ Hall next \Vedm-sduy evening, 22ml inst., commencing at So’clnck. Ah]. 1 A SPO RTS MAN‘S NUMBER. “THE LITTLE M INISTER." A FATAL SHOT EQUAL OPTION to any address to January '1, 1906 F93 150. THE LIBERAL Health défiifids’dany actlofi of the bowels. Nd nature wath Ayer's Pills. E‘GR 150. KLINCKâ€"At Cednrville, on Oct. 29, the wife nf Isaac Klinck of a son. crown furrows. and for lit-st; finish. At Scarhom he was first in the cham- pit-nship class, and got first fur6 cm“ H furrmvs‘ AL Markham he carried 011' three first rim-s similar to thuse:nt.tlie King and 'aughan match. As there are a number 0f younger men who give pmmiSe nf making eiCellem plow= mun. Mr. McLean is to he commended for his decisxon to retire from the field while he is still able to hold his own with all cmners. He is about dispos- ing of his plow which he has held for 13 years. The plow has had an hnnm'- able record. It was nmnufach-ed by John Gray in Glasgow, Scotland. im- ported by that, veteran plownran, Mr. Gen. Mm'gan, and was used success- fully nt matches for a number of years by Mr. John Morgan (If Willowdale. There are a lot of people who have realized this year what modâ€" ern bicycling is. There are also at least 100,000 who think they know, but who really do not know, what bicycling means to- day. F \Ve sell bicycles in many difâ€" ferent styles and at prices to suit any pocketbook. Canada cycle 8: Motor 00., LIMIYED TORONTO Hahn-1.! the World's Bea: Bicycles. was in its infancy. They stopped because they thought it too hard work, that the bicycle was hard on the arms, or was uncomfort- able to ride on uneven roads, or was unreliable. It's a different proposition to-day. The fact of the matter is that the bicycle is as far ahead of its predecessor of 1895 in point of safety, reliability, comfort and easy riding as a Pullman is over a freight caboose. THE COASTER BRAKE has cut; out, oneâ€"quarter of the peddling, and has made oven mountain doscents per- fectg safe. TH CUSHION FRAME has made All roads smooth by absorbing the vibra- Uon. It adds besides luxurious com- 100,000 Peopk. gum” (-11.99. All 32 éiLfl-I; " I first and Ayor'l Cherry Factors! 5: yearn Ago. I have seen terrible cases of lung d1.- mel cured by It. I am never without It." Luann-r G. Emu-mu. Harlotm, Ohio. Consumption Give nature three helps, and nearly every case of con- sumption will recover. Fresh air, most important of all. Nourishing food comes next. Then, a medicine to control the cough and heal the lungs. Ask any good doctor. "i‘ii'm SILLS HANDLE; BAR‘ buys A A... u-_~~ _ me strain of! the BEER £8570er L110 jarring or the from, wheel. for: Cleveland Bicycles. :I‘hese people rode wheels five- ten years ago, when bicycling Cherry Pectoral BIRTHS for J. 0. Ann 00‘. ell, Mugs .r’ a +4“? . Mercantile. Norwich Union. Western. York Mutual. b+++++¢+++++ '2‘++++H++W+é+++++fi+++i4‘W+M+++M++M+++++++H¢+i AGENTS FOR Confederation Life Association. All business promptly attended to. Literature mail- ed on application. P. G. Savage & Son Happy Thought Crown Huron Imperial Oxford Oxford Laurel Pandora Heaters 8: Parlor Cooks All the above below City prices,set up by practical men. Stove pipes and elbows all prices. Hot air furnaces put in and repair- ed. Tinsmithing. Paints and oils and all kinds of Hardware. November 16, 1905. Six cord, 200 yard spools, Maple Leaf Brand, 350. doz.! heavy navy stripe, 36 inch drill. 15c. yd., regular 17c.f ladies’ heavy hygiene vests 25c.. regular 35 cent value: plain or ribbed blan cashmere hose, special, 250. pain" 45 inch, all wool dress Lwepds, 350.. regular 40c. yd.; Can- ada refined, extra granulated sugar, 22 lbs. for $1; Canada. refined best yellow sugar, 23 lbs. for $1; pure kettle rend- rendered lard, 140. 1b.: Evvi-sley cheese, 150. lb.: extra. cleaned curl-ants, 4 lbs. for 25s.: new Comadra. figs, 50. lb. Now the stove season is here, and we are prepared for it, having now in stock a full line of aib the best and leading stoves and ranges fer our customers. V\e wish we were even better than we are. To start out on that new line we will make prices this week that will uphold our new resolution. We quote Richmund Hiil Hardware Store “To be good is to be lonesome." We don’t believe that Mark is correct. \Ve are good to our customers, give them the best for their money, and take as little of their money as possible and yet on the contrary we are far from lonesome; our store is always busy. We find that it Pays to be good Mark Twain Says ATKINSGN & SWITZEH. FIRE COMPANIES: C. SOULES {r 35 (:e'nt valuef special, 250. pail" Ilar 40c. yd.; Can-