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As Christmas time is drawing near we are reminded that it is quite the proper thing to remember relatives and friends with some token of esteem or regard. In holy writ the question is asked: “Who is my neighbor?” And the answer in that particular case was: "He that had compassion on the Samaritan in need.” To the question “who is our friend at Christ- mas time? an appropriate answer might be: “Those in need whom we are able to help.” We do not think it would be right to advise our citizens never to go to the city to purchase goods. A good rule, however, is to patronize the home stores if you can do as well in themâ€"or nearly as well. By sup- pmting home merchants the latter are encouraged to keep a larger displav than they otherwise would, and money left at home helps to build up the town. By consulting the adver- tisements in the home paper you will find that staple articles are sold here at prices fully as low as at the depart- mental stores. And what does it matter even if we do pay a little more sometimes for our purchases. If we could all be induced to help our town we would find in the end that we had been merely helping ourselves. Rxcrmozm HILL. OM?” mac. 9, The letters from several corres- pondents which have recently ap- peartd in THE LIBERAL, and written from various standpoints, are indica- tions that our citizens are interested in the Welfare of our young men. May we suggest that correspondents who feel inclined to further discuss this subject will follow Miss Moyle's example this week and write over their own signature. The Toronto Daily Star of Monday insinuates that some of the rural news- papers accept and insert obituary poems at a certain rate per line, and says that “no sensible person would care to die and be lamented in exc- crable metre in the columns of thelocal press." “The stifled genius of the local amateur poet finds no vent ex-_ cept on the death of a neighbor Then he writes, and. taking his scroll, reads it aloud to the bereaved. When a. poet reads his own verses they in- variably sound well, and sorrowing relatives are unequal to the task of telling ajwell-meaningr poet that his verses are bad." We believe that The Star sees very little of the obitu- ary poetry complained of. However, if that pa per’s eagle eye does occasion- ally catch a. glance at some lines laudatory of a departed friend, that should not be as grating on its nerves as some recent editorials in Metropolv itan dailies. The Evening Telegram of Friday concluded an editorial note in the following elegant language: “On the question of Toronto real es- tate values the organ could well afford to sit and acquire knowledge at Mr. Cziwthrn Mulock‘s feet, there being more brains in Mr. Muleck’s boots than there ever was or over will be in the Toronto Star’s head.” President Talt’s message to Con- gress on Monday does credit to him- self and to the United States Not a few newspapers and ultra-loyal Can- adians were expecting to hear that a tariff war would be waged against this country, but fortunately their fears were groundless. The Presi- dent made it clear that no trouble re- sulting from the tariff question need be anticipated between the two coun- tries. Utterances on momentous questions by broad-minded men like President Taft should cause some Canadians to stop and think before they call bad names when they see an American flag flying over a sum' mer cottage in Muskoka. Giving is part of the service of the Master. The giving of time. effort and money are included in every Uhl-istinn's obligation. John H. Converse. Presi- dent. of The Baldwin Lucnnlnbiu.‘ \Vorks. says in The Delinenlol- for December. The proper and best meth- ods of giving are those for the benefit, of our fellow creatures. and should he acoompanied. as far as possible, by porsmml interest and sympathy. The ohjects are numherless. but the motive should he the good of others unu not the glorification of self. From the premises of the under- signed, Lot 20. Gun. 4, Markham, the latter part of OctobPr, a white sow. Piece off each ear. Suitable reward for any information leading to her recovery. THosiLGLQVER, EALED TENDERS addressed to the undersigned, and endorsed “Ten- der for Alterations and mum s Drill Hall. Torontn," will be reeeivm at this office until 5.00 RM. on Monday. De- cember 20. 1909, for the work men- tioned. Goud house to rent. Apply to 24-tf G. SKEELE. Plans. specification and form of con- tract can be seen and forms of tender obtained at this Department and on application to Mr. Thns. Hastings. Clerk of Works, Customs Building. Toronto. Pet-suns tendering are notified that tenders will not, he considexed unless made on the printed forms supplied, and signed with their actual signa- tures, with their occupations and places of residence. In the case of firms, the actual signature, the nature of the oc- cupation and place of residence of each me_mb_er of t_he firm mgst be given. _ :Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank, payable to the nrdn- of the Hun- onrable the Minister of Public \Vnrks, equal to ten per cent. (10 pus.) of the mnuunt, nf the tender. which will be forfeited if thn person tendering decline to enter inn) 2; contract when called upnn to do an. m- fnil to complete the work contracted for. If the tender be not accepted the cheque will be re- turnmi. The lmlies of Riclmmnd Hill and vicinity urn cordially invited to attend a “Health Talk" in the Foresters ‘Hnll nn Friday nfu‘I-Imon :It3o'clnck. Suh- jvct-mude known at, opening of nag-ct- mg. DO NOT GIVE FOR SELF-GLORY; Secre tn ry. Newspapers will not lw paid for this advertisement if they insert it withuub authority from the Department. All mothers who are interested in the future happiness nf their children should not fail to attend the Health Talk to he givun in the Foresters Hall. on Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock sharp. A quantity of Household Furniture for sale. including tables. chairs, car- pets. sideboard, stoves, bedroom sat, dresser, &c. Inquire of G. \VILEY, Th9 Depnrtment does not bind itself to accept the lowest 01- any tender. By nrder. 24-” Carpet Weaving done in the best. possible style. All. orders execute-d with neatness and despalch. Give me a trial. I will give you unqualified satisfaction. JOSE LEEMAN, Mothers’ Meeting. Rag Carpet Weaving. Riuans Tahules cure biliouaness. Kim :15 Tahuies: pleasant laxative. :Hmm: Tabuias. cure nausea Riwns Tahulca cure Sat 161166. For Sale To Rent Strayed. NA PO LEON TESSIER. INVITATION. Victoria Sqlizlre. Gm-mloy. Ont. Chili'ch St. 24-1 1 :W+M+++#++¢++++++f *- o? 3 ° "‘ u; Cut Pnces times a day and in homes? ered toâ€"«IT IS. m. where OUR Bread is deliv- Our Bread and Cakes have such an appetizing flavor that they are preferred to any other food. Groceries and '+++++++++++++'l discount of 50% WE HAVE STILL ON HAND QUITE A LARGE STUCK OF LADHis’ WATCH CHAINS. PH-b-E-W'i-W'fifl' 'l'i“! 'lz D.Hill&Co. §JERRY SMITH Chopping ALSO Done 22-” "é n‘ 20!”!- 4- AL RY L OUR jEWEL- AT A +++®++++ +++++‘F++~l'++~§°++++++ Rush your apples in and get your At Boyle’s Mill Bread should be eaten three EARE SELLING ' OUT ALL OUR SILVER- PLAT~ ED WARE AT A A MERRY CHRISTMAS CIDER MADE discount of 25% A MERRY CHRISTMAS ! 000000000000 00 000! M )00000 (DUUOUUOUUU ()( )0000000‘JUUUO You will find :1 full and com- plete stock nf “FRESH AND CLEAN? Wyfi-Class 3011 3011.9 Confech'onery mats and iruifs F. E. SIMS Cigars fipes and Fofiaccos Fresh Oysters If vou list-an to the tales What people have to say. It's M1 about the ana Stock That Sims is selling to-day. Give us a trial in GROCERIES CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT HERE AGAIN . . . for Xmas Presents. at the same placv. at Boyle’s Mill. OUR M OTTO : Confectionery mm: BARBER; rn’cP.' 23¢: Mill Phone 42 I am after the Good Fence System. This is huw I um going to do it. All No. 9 Galvanized Steel Wire and Up- rights, 16 inches apart. as follows :â€" 10 wires 52 inches high 53c. per rod. 9 n u u 476. u u 8 u u ' u 420. u u 7 u u u 390. u u This ofier stands good till the first of January. 1910. All (ix-dens must reach me before that date, as prices will go higher. Remember, I will put. the wire on for these prices. Four cents a rod less for those wishing to build the fence themselves. Three per cent. of! for cash. Credit till 20Lh May, 1910. W. H. ESPEY, Elgin Mills. Reeve Pngsley is after the Good Ruads System}, anfld tgdz'x‘y, gentlemen, 00.,uHamilmn. fiomestic Wanted. t 126 East King S13, Toronto 3 O o nwowowonnoowo«MonM+M¢§o¢o¢v+ «ownunoooo Money to Iozm on first mortgage farm property1 00099069909999000OOOQOQOQOOOOOQ¢O¢¢OO§§QO§§§+OOOOOOOf Agfint fax.- the Canadian Steel Wire 00 L! A good girl for general housework. Apglv to MRS. AN NOS'ERAND, “ Money to Low Russili’s Asphalt Rosfing, which costs less and is more satisfactory than wooden shingles or mvtal roofing. It’s absolutely waterpro ,1, and practi- cally fire and wearpmol. Can be quickly and easily put on by anyone, and costs per 100 square feet for all materials supplied upwards from CLEAN, FRESH, AND ALL MADE FROM ONTARIO WHEAT USE “WHITE CROWN” FLOUR FOR PASTRY 01d only by THE (3U have one on ym‘r house or barnr flight “03W is the time to repair or replace it with Bran. and Shorts NOTICE. EVERY POUND GUARANTEED PURE Apply :rt TH E LI E. E RUSSILL HARDWARE Che? Feedg . V., DENNE & CO. LEBERAL OFFICE. All orders shipped promptly NEWMARKET A1414 KINDS LFail‘Viefi.” York Mills. 011a? Egifty House and stable with g of an acre of land. part. of lot 44. Vaughan, on Yonge St, one quarter of a mile south of Richmond Hill. Possession right away if sold at quee: 16-tf 23-tf 130 acres, all clear, parts of lots 28 and 29, in 4th con. of Vaughan. near Test-1m. Bank bar-n; house nearly new. JAS. H. KIRBY. Came to the premises of the under» signed Monday evening. Nov. 29, one Ewe. The owner may have same by proving property and paying expenses. RALPH )VIDEBJWAI‘Il Came to the premises of the under» signed. lot. 23, con. 6. Vaughan, about. the middle of October, 1309, six sheep and n. lamb. The owner may have the same by proving prnperty and paying ex- pauses. GEO. JULIAN. Farm for Sale Estray Notice PM“ For Sale Strayed Anal? to Residence 136 f A; NICHOLLS. Elgin Mills I". 0. 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