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TatfTH BEFOEE FAVOB." â€" " PBLNOIPLEb SOT MEN." mum, m m Festierton, Ont. Tliursclay July 2 L903 i t I % E. THBRSTOII, â- DITOB BOPKIETOR The Kewest Things in Jewellery C«A alwsys b« found at the Klesh- erton Jewellery headquarters. Watches & Clocks s and itU pocket- To suit all bo'ks. Jewellery For the ladies in and latest, patterns. ffreskt variety we pride ourselves In h.iviiij( a great viiriety of the choicest <?o<)ds m inufactured from which tu ohoose. Come in and lot ua show you what w9 have. W.A.ARMSTRONG Eugenia. Several lodges of Onngemen intend speodinc the ever-nlorious Twelfth with their brethren at Eugenia. A hearty welcome will be given to aQ and a good time is expected. A good dinner and ' other refreshments will be served, aa Uljgiial. Mr. Joseph Fenwick and sister, Mrs. Thomas Paul, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Fenwick of Chesley. Ma»ter George Williams 1s visiting friends at Cheney and other places in Bruce County. Mr. Deagle spent the past week at T<\ronto and Braatford. All were shocked at the sad death of Miss Annie Jamieson, aged 20 years, a sweet young life cut off so sewn. Truly God moves in a mysterious way. Her romsins were brought from Toronto for burial at Salem. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of all this oonunuuity in their great sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Leitch of Mt. Forest are visiting the latter's sister, Mrs. T. E. I^nwick. Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey of Meaford were guests over Sund&y of Mrs-fAdam Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Duckett have returned to their summer cottage for a time and hope their old customers will patronize them as usual. Mr. John Williams' bam was consid- erably damaged by lightning during the severe storm of Tuesday last. His horses were made completely deaf and some young fowl were killed by the shock. Mrs MoCiUlum lins gone to visit her chUdrea at Portland, oregpn. of Revision on drainage bylaw at Max- well on Saturday, July 25 next. Thos. Scott, Clerk. Ceyloii Lut woi^k Mr. Jo*. PItHlips of Proton Star.inn didivered the record spring lamb at this sta'ion. The cnFlink of mutton weighed exactly 100 lbs. and was purchased hy Mr. R. Cook. Oil Thursday last D. D MrLauchlan plead suilty, before magistrate McMuUcn, to a charge of " permitting liquor to be iMiDSumed on hi» premises by others than hiij family or guests. " The ahhrga was liid by Inspector Halbert. and Mr. McLauehlan was soaked 320.00, the full penalty of the law for a first offence. Two of our young men, Roy Fletcher and Rob Tucker, who ,have been attending the Collegiate at C wen Sound, at time of writing are iu durance vile â€" <|U.«ranii>ie<]. They were exposed to kOiaU-pox and so the 11. H. 0. shut them up. It will be a pity if these young men are not liberated in time to write GO their exams as they hate both shown gfeat ability in their studies. "Capt." D. D. MeLaughlsn is making good progress with his new hotel. The brick work in nearing comfrfetion. To all appearance it will be a very creditable building. Mr. Sangster Hemphill too has made a ((ood start witK his new residence, which ia to be of cement. We understand that D. Madill alao in the event of not being able to sell ont, purposes to erect a new residence. I Mr. Jas.Pattison is erecting an addition | to his store, with a cellar beneath, this ; will make his store 20 feet longer and it i will no doubt be a great advantage to him. I Mr. Boddie Stuart raised his new barn . OD Monday and Mr. Wra. Meades raised his now bam on Tuesday. Oorden and Charles McMuUon, having spent some time with their parents and other friends in this vicini^ have return- ed to resume their duties i^ Toronto. Mr. John Chislett is at present pros- trated with stomach and liver trouble and other ailments. He suffers considerably and is very weak, 'but we hope he will soon be around again. Mr. Alex McRae jr. has oommenced hay-niakiog, which will (ooa be the order of the day. We are pleased to be able to report that Master James Sargent is able to be around sgain after about two weeks illness. A number from here took in the excursion to Guelph last week. Forty four tickets were sold at this station. as any Osprey Council. The Council of Osprey met at Sing- hampton on Saturday, June 20th. The members were all present, Minutes of the last meeting and minutes of the Court of Revision were read and adopted. Communications were read from the Dundalk public library asking for a srant. Rep'^rts were read from the Road and Bridge committee regarding the building of Feversham bridge, also regarding the building of aj|biidge on the gravel road opposite lot 37 and on the Centre Line oppoBite lot 32. Robt. Brt>wn presented an account of 920.68, gravel got from him in 1907. MoCallumâ€" Taylorâ€" That the request of the Dundalk library for a grant be not entertained. â€" Carried. Down â€" Stepliensâ€" That the commis- sioner for Division No. 4,Wm. L; Taylor, be instructsd to have a bridge built on the gravel road opposite lot 38, according to pUns and speoilications submitted to this CounciL â€" Carried. Stephensâ€" Downâ€" That the report of the Road and Bridge Committee regard- ing the bridge on the Centre Line be. adopted and that the Reeve be instructed to have the said bridge built according to plans and spocificatioiis submitted to this Council. â€" Carried. Stephens â€" Down â€" That the feport of the Road and Bridge Coinmitteo regard- ing the building of Feversham bridge be adopted, and that the committee got plans and specifications prepared and have tho said bridge built. â€" Carried. Orders were issued on the treasurer to l)ay Robert Brown >80. 68 for gravel got in 1907 ; Wm. L. Taylor, E. W. Norman, A. E. McCallum, 95 each focaetvice on Koad and Bridge Committee. Bylaw No. 608, authorizing the eon Rock Mills David English, Minneapolis, is spend- ing a few weeks at his parental home. Mr*. R.?bert Phillips of Toronto is visiting relatives in this district. Misses Dora and Nellie Pedlar spent a few days in Avening last week. The ovntigelistio services being held here are attended by very targe crowds and are very sucoesaful, large numbers A GREAT DAY'S SPORT A Happy, Good-Natnred Crowd and Record Gate Receipts. Flesherton had another record break- ing day in the line of sports on Wednes- day. The weather could not have been ordered raor# perfect, and the crowd more than fulfilled anticipation, the gate receipts alcne amounting to nearly 1370, while the sports were of a specially in- ; teresting character. JJr. W. Hull, pro- prietor of the Erin Advocate, acted as ! judge of the horse racing and never have j we had a judge that gave better satisfac- tion. Mr. Hull told The Advance that some of the heata were as fine one would see at the Woodbine. The tnuies procession in the "forenoon w:i8 a feature for which Flesherton has ^ become famous, and on this occasion to say it upheld its reputation is suffifcient. Nothinv but praise for the elaborate dis- play was elicited from the crowd of spectators. The first prize for outfit was ; taken by J. & W. Boyd with a complete • store, with, all departments working, on I wheels ; the second by J. Nuhn with woollen machinery going. These two displays were extremely creditable. We cannot ennumerate all, but a few were : ; Norris Bros., tin shop on wheels, paroid ( roofing and ruining from spray pumps, ; eavetrou;{hiug, etc. ; McTavish & Wil- liams, blacksmith shop on wheels, horse and portable forge ; M. Wilson, 3-8torey cage, lambs, goboler, with fox (?) on top; Clayton's, shoe shop in operation ; W. Armstrong, jewellery ; Dental office^ Dr. Murray, Iwy in chair squealing blue murder, and blood spurting from mouth ; A. Wilson, barber shop ; F.G. Karstedt, store. There were many other attractive things in the ptpcession, not the least of which was the crowd of " unclaimed jewels. " The four dog wagons were also a nice feature. The procession was marshalled by ex- president R. N.Hoiiderson of Winnipeg, followed by the local committee, miuisters of the town, township councillors, Flesherton Citizens' Band, and the pro- cession of trades. The afternoon was given over to sports at the grounds which resulted as follows: Three-minute race â€" W. W. Trimble's Paddy McKinley Ist, P. Stone's My Half 2Dd, Beatty's Wanda 3rd., 2.35 race â€" McKay's Trixie 1st, My Half 2nd, Wanda 3rd. Open race â€" Vicky Clock 1st, My Half and Wandt divided. Men's race, ouce around trackâ€" Stan- ley Thurston 1st, L. Watson 2nd, A Sproatt 3rd. There were thirteen start- ers in this race. 200-yard race â€" Harold Karstedt 1st, S. Whittaker 2ud, R. Wylie 3rd. 100- yard race â€" Geo. Dundns Ist, R. H. Campbell 2nd, £ Whittaker 3rd. Dug race â€" C. Crosaley Isfc, £. Jamie- son 2ud, B. Whittaker 3rd. Football â€" Kiiuberley vs. Feversham â€" Kimberley Won by'3-0. Slow raceâ€" Ed. Thompson 1st, D. Mc- Donald 2nd, The concert at niijht was a fitting McFARLAND & CO. MA^KDALE ONTAI<IO professing a change of life. The evening \ finish to an ideal day of amusement, with service on Sunday was attendad by a specially large crowd, many having to bt turned awajr. % Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Phillips and Master Walter Akitt took in the excursion to Ouelph last Thursday. Mrs. John Rargrsve, jr., accompanied by baby. Freddie, snd Master Edgar Betts, attended the wedding of the former's cousin, north Egremont. Mr. Fred Jcrdon is one of the men chosen to go to Quebec. He was so artilleryman iu Sheffield, England, for six years. Miss Hannah Stafford of the 4th line visited with Mrs. John Hargcare. jr., on Sunday,, Miss Anuie Bett* visited with her grand mother, Mrs. GilliUnd, the psst week. Misses Effie and Jefsie and Mr. Frank Phillips, Toronto, are visiting their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Phillips. Mr. and Mrs 3. Hoy, >nd M$, and Mm. Bob Phillips, Toronto, are visiting at U. Hoy's. David Murrsy, near Maple, mourns the loss of his fins barn, as result of trying to shoot a skunk which was seen to run under the building. Seeing the creature take refuge there Mr. Murray and tho hired maa pmcured a revolver- and proceeded to bliss away, with the result that the building was anon in flames So rapidly did ;^the fire spread Jiumy Fax and Donald McGregor a« the supreme attractions, ^he concert was first class in every roiepect. Door receipts $175. The total receipts will amount to about '$560, and everybody got their money's worth. Eugenia Promotion Exams. Sr. III. to Jr. IV.- -Laurie Fisher, Elsie Armstrong. Jr. HI. to Sr. III.â€" Louie Hislop, Lily Campbell, Addie Wilson, (Fred Plannt Mary Turner equal), Mae Park, ^Millie Campbell. Sr II. to Jrv III.â€" Charlie Fisher, Charlie Park. Jr. II. to Sr. II.â€" Mabel Williams, Delia Wilson, Wtsley Wilson, ♦Liazie W^tiams, Jessie Armstrong, 'Charlie Williams. Pt. II. to Jr. Il.-Willie Williams, Wesley Latimer. Pt. I. to Pt. II.â€" Margie Parif, Leone Pedlar, Barbara Armstrong, Robert Leopard. * Recommended â€" B. RousoN, Teacher. Zacharitth Doran, an St. Vinceiity is de^d. ased pioneer of SpadalUt ta dltcasea «f the You will noiice by the following quotations thai^ we are pan ting on sale many lines of Merchandise at greatly reductMl prices (and if space would permit we would quote many others equally as good). You must act promptly if you want to take advantage. Come ia and investigate anyway. ^ Dres5 Qodk^ Reduced to a8c yd 387 yards Dress Goods, sorisisting uf medium and light, fancy shades and checks, stripes, plaida and shot effects. Reeuhr 35c, 40, 42f ,45 and 00c yd. While this lot lasts you can have your choice for per yard 28(r Whit* 'Waists Reduced to 78c 47 only Fiue Sheer Lawn and Mull Waists made iu the new styles, hand- somely trimmed with fine lace and insertion and fine tucking, some embroidered â€" half and three-quarter length sleeves. All this season's Waists and have been selling freely at 91.25 each. Oa 4«i0 this week at each «^>i* 78* Ladles' White Canv««,Shees Reduced to 9>.35 19 pairs only Ladies' While Duck Shoes, Blucher cut style, that have been selling iu regular way at 1.60 per pair. All sizes ia the lot, and while they last, reduced price per pair only 91-29 Cirey and Blue Canras Sltoes Reduced to $1.18 " 31 pairs Ladies' Canvas Shoes in plain grey and plain blue, fancy Blucher cut, French heels, and med- ium width toe. R^ular ^1.75 pair. For this week we will sell these at per pair 91.18 Shams or Table Covers Reduced to aa^c , â-  38 fins' quality White La-.f n ^ha:n8 .<tT Table Covers,' 30' inches' square, IcoUoped edges and scrolled with white braid. Regular 36 and 40r each. Reduced for thii weak>c-ich ..,. ..^. 22*.- ' 'â-  . <#** â€" ^ â€" Tniy Cloths aud Doll ies Reduced to nj^ 4 dozen Fine Linen T^y CIc»tiM Hid Doilies, fancy open stitdfe some frittgrd edgta, others hemscitched, etc. Regular 17 and 20c each. Ra duced for this week VHto Fancy Cushion Tops Reduced to 15c each 18 only handsomely decorated duck Cushion Topi, 24 Inabes a^aie. Regular 2Boi Reduced while they last . .' , . 4» .W-v. 15c nen's Tan Chocolate Ekwts " At I1.50 26 ^ir Men's' f ne qiility Tan and Chocola'% Bsl. Cut Boots in medium width toe and McKay sole. Rejiu- lar price 92.26 and 2.50 a pair. ^ Sizes 6, 7, 7i. 8, 8^, 8, 9* and- 10. To clear every pair quickl;; we are putting them on sale at porpaic .••â- .•*.••,.*.•.. «• • . . .^. .... vX.oi' McFARLAND 81 <iOMPANY AKARKDAX^E. WS I CEYLON'S NEW STORE harx>iwa}re: ^f â-  People who are building tlijg y^ar shoul<i call and get our prices for hai^d ware before buying, as we can give you rocl^j|K)ttom priqea on same. BOOTS Si SHOKS We have a complete and up-to-date stock on hand. Give us a call afid be convinced that our priceaare right. We carry a fiill line of seeds oifall kinds. Highest prices paid for farm produce. A large supply of flour and feed of all kinds, always on hand. - Ceylon's Leading Merchants ^- COILiXall^SOl^ :^BOS. It" <â-  ' ^ ^ ^ c. i ? ^ ' !f ^ ^ ^^^^2^^^/^;^^^2^^^S^I^^^^2^Si^^S^< struction of dnin No. 2, and for borrow- ' t},»t Mr. Murray had od^ time to remove ty^ Cf.p Nn«P 9 tlA ThPAAi the said araini't^j^ehcfrsss. one perishing in the Barnes.! CyW,tBl» HUOC ailU Xlliuat ing 91900 for completing age works, was read a first and sesoied i'nBmfcer of pigs Were also b^rosd^ time and ordered to be published in tile jy^^ i^^ ^^ estimated at flSOO, but the Pundalk Herald, aaiount of insurance, if any, was u«t Council adjoamed to me«t m a Covr^ learned. I OHlco 1 3 Frost at. - 0-«i«naoil,i»«l At the Markdale house. Markdale, fcJt Friday each month frpm 8, to 1^ at. m THE CORNER GROCERY Our Motto is: " Live and' Lei itw.'.'â€" Therefore we only kgep what any well - regulated Grocery Store , should keep. Dear Reader, We keep a fresh stooTt of Groceries always on haiuL We iHslieve in buying in small quantities .so as to keep our stock fresh. , _ "n For. Flour Oats, Victor, fW ( ground corn »nd oats ), Crushed Coru, Shorts and BinnVe catf giwjTou as low a price as any one. *R Strawberry scoson-will soon bo over. > Leave us your ordecand we' will .send for ttiem, and get fresh ones. "'^Ip Soap jwe can give you good value for your money. HCojme in and inspect our goods before jouying. . -* Xout;a tor BusinesA â- '' e . J. SPARROW. â- I* > %*: