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& uctz'.’u-u candies, frvits and fancy t olsew in th k ’\“fi l-.::;‘l. v.-”d'»:‘n{dmlza': â€"Yon present a more ao y e to a ind «d & gigm ies â€"If there is a 6 larger displ ut Copaimeks saidion Froily hnd Mncf â€"â€"It is mooted that Mr. Bimon lnl' g will be aeked to take the mayoralty a fourth successive term at the nomipations, a week from next Monâ€" â€"Noclue has yot been found to the nsfe crackers who operated on Mr. H, B. R;mln;’c safe last week. Detective ippert is working on the case. â€"OQode & Hillierd are the only firm in town who handle the pure bnc{'hnt four. Tb'(.lw" also a fine line of Oa)und and puts for the Xmas â€"RBobert Bernstih} who carried on the business of a dyer in Waterloo for somemonths past has closed up business hare and removed to Toronto. â€"During the past week one hundred wad eightyâ€"seven rolumes of new books have been added to the Waterloo Free J ibrary. â€"Oharlie Milne, the veteran engine driver on the Gals and Elmira Breach of the G. T. R., has been transferred to Btratford. â€"The yearly nomination and elecâ€" of the officers of the K O. T. M. ge No 23 will take place next ondsy evening, December 20uh. â€"No clue has yet been found with which to trace the safe crackere who operated on Mr. H. B Duering‘s safe Jast TuesdJay night. â€"The newest odors of the best French and Eoglish perfumers in bulk and fancy bottles at Devitt‘a Drug â€"Mre. Erly‘s Santa Claus i1 the whole attraction of the town. _ Come aud see what he has got, â€"Now is the time for X mas presonte. You can find a good assortment of the shaiceat goods at Mra. Eriy‘s â€"The best quality ci ; ‘umes in the prettiest packag:s, suitav.e for Xmase presents, at Devitt‘s Drug Store. â€"Rumor hasis that our genial citiâ€" zen, Mr. Alex. Habbick, is going to the Kloadike. â€"X arir Cards, Oalea farsa and Book le‘s at I. L. Hobden‘s, Boriin. â€"Storling Silver novelties in Greab Variety at Heller Bros, Jewellers, B.riin. â€"The calebrated J. B. Chocolates ard Bon Bone to be had only at Hasenâ€" flag‘s WE 3Q THE PEREVME TRADE . . . â€"Sieighing did not last long. â€"Xmas perfumes at Devités City Drog S:ore. EVERYBODY ON THE HVNT wor SUITABLE XMAS GLFTS There is nothing more generally acceptâ€" able than a pretty boitle of elegant mne. We have bottles at all prices 10c to $5.00. TÂ¥ RAALA DL LA L L4 is none too eood for you whether you Quirs.â€"C. Dounecker, the TNILIVIKY BV K4 SVP S SS want hhno-”vouus: watchinan l':l < 4 to some dear friend. You are always uhhm&-dd * : CLOTHING sure of getting the best at Dâ€"vitia|is on strike for higher salary, HIITLIV ENS SS S | Drug Store. been off duty since a week : STRASSER & CO CITY DRUGSTORE, of getting the best at o‘ the Town niu;fly because we sell the newest odors the best freuch and English makers You‘re always sure hoi o o se se h es e e ne on PR fiqnhndwbgstm‘Oomonnd join the combine. and Low Fricesthat go with LOCAL NEWS. ALe SUTt ce ovEROOATS| Devitt‘s Have you decided where WATERLOQ, ONT . . Porfumes â€"MADE â€"|. ; ®yup 3. 6: Toakh bes" P..gc"”':flf"%fi â€" B. as en » sbipwith the firm of _ov_mgpl Oc., law lni'.ufrloum and deslers in type writers, Toronto. Btook vill,lp uu; Xuas Turxasys â€"Mr. 8. B Winn, Wellesley, will be at the Alexzander House, '*hflfldly ovoniu. 93«3:!“&. with a '"f' pumbor his famous CObristmas turkeys _ Come and see them.â€"1t. Houpay Marzers â€" Obsirman Bechtel of the Town Property Commitâ€" tee has issued dod;m announcing Christmes and New Â¥Year Markete for Wedue,d._y Dec. 22nd and i);e 29th reapectively. â€"We notice that Mr. W. H.L<es0n, | the na roprietor of Moore‘s COheap Stor@, | office nc %erlin. is showing a larger and more | signed | complete line of Xmas fioodu than ever #. cler before. Tt comprises, Albames, Carving | for dist:i Sete, Puarses, Skates, Do‘ls, Fancy | financia Lamps and Fancy Chingware ; the last | her, 18$ three lines of which he makes a 2p9¢â€" | is liable ialty. All Xmas goods are sold on the | to have same close margin as the staples and | by law. shoes. Lost.â€"A swall silver watch some where between Waterloo and Berlin. Finder will please leave at this oftice â€"1t â€"The sale of 7}¢ coffee which caused such a sensation l:ln nlek. :wing to its low price gud good quality has been a goodpuller ab Ha?enfinx'l. It is a splendid rowster and gives universal satisfaction. _ Notwithstanding that coffee is again dearer we will sell this entire lot at the above price, theret;yl fivixzfi our mauy patrons the benefit the ud:lt coffee they had for years for the Christmss holidays. â€"Foreman Kruetzweiser, of the Kreatziger planing mills, put on thâ€" fGuishing touches to the interior of the new rink yesterday. Messrs Ww Snider & Co. have secured the lighting contract. _ Forty incandescent lamps were yeaterday &1: in, thirty six of these to be over the ice, four upon each â€"Now that elections are close at hand, Albert strees residents woald iike to know whether they are going to get that much needed electric light, or whether in fature local counciliors are going to adhere strictly to the rule of placing all iights at their own front iog your purchases.â€"1t â€"Whit is nicer for a fine Xu‘s presont than a fine set of silverware ! This cin be bad right at home hre with Geo. B. M.ller, the jeweller, of W«llealey. He is uoted for selling â€"Two vagrants who refused to leave ths Alex1nder House last Sunday were arrested by Qhief Fiyona. Oo Monday Magistrate Devitt sent them ooth down ‘o the county capital for thirty days, where they will have the pleasure of breaking stones. â€"The annual Christmas entertain meat of the Waterloo Presby terian S«.bbath School will be given in the church to morrow (Friday) evering, commencing at 8 o‘clock. _A good literary and musical programme h s Movemenis have takes a tise in price of 10;/ and 20%/ a case, E. J. Roos has informed us that he can sell them at old prices as advertised until Ohristmas as he had a large stock befure priccs went up. â€"Mr. Aaron Kraft, who took seriâ€" ously ill with ty phoid fever last Thars day, was alightly improved in condition yesterday. A trainednurse is attendiog him, and we hope to s«coun see him around again. _ â€"Though Go‘d Waich Cases and qoifi dn it Wired OBR w lt Miss Mable Fear is visi lrmdobo:'-. r is visiting her old . H. E. Soweall io haile in 4 shis EM hofi * was serionsly ill. _ _ _ _ __= Mr. Geo. Moore was in Toronto on business yerterdey. to Mise Oloaa Guu:ob::., oththe-' n, spent Sunday in town,â€" the gues of Umun‘uu- ¥® olMr. A. MolJntyre paid relatives and dd t[m;dxu £l:wo:d a visit on Sunâ€" Mr. and Mrs O.8. Forreat were at To ronto for a few days during the past Rov. W. Bryers, who was the gvest of bi:'old &rlornh, ?q:‘v‘ .J * hlinEo:’:l.l. tor e Met ab cby mumx to his home in Acton last Saturday. The clerk must also have printed ready for distribution at the nmumou. & financial statement, from 15th Decemâ€" ber, 1896, to 15th December 1897, and is liable to a heavy peunalty to neglect to have these statemente as wq’ind office nominated for the candidate, and signed by the nominator and seconder. day, Dec. 27.h, and poliing the followâ€" i‘fi Monday, January 3rd. Electors will please note that an amendment to the act governing municipal elections, requires that all nominations must be local mnn'lcipdA election day is h:ui approaching. ccording to statute councile h:fe to meet on Weduesday 15th, when the treasurers will present the financial statements and all outâ€" standing accounts should be presented .ndaut:-ed" of, and the general busiâ€" ness of the year wound up. The nomâ€" inations this year will be held on Maonâ€" nded to the clerk in writing, givi x.? name, â€" addresy, . W“PM w Scnoor Boaro Mestixnoâ€"Tnve last regular mee‘ing of the W atrerign Public school Board as 44 preâ€"snt constituted, was held in the Comncil Chamters on Monday evening. ‘R menbere g: eut were Messre. Shub, Davidson, Graâ€" sett, Huchnergard, Haedks and Dr. Noecker. together with the princi, al and wfiw&a Accounts amounting to $193.19 were ordered to be paid, which inc‘uded the erection of several outbuildings by contractor Moogk at a cost of $162 40. The property comâ€" mittee was instructed to inquire into the matter of putting a furnace into the prinoip-l‘-nm wl iich is without pmrt heating arrangements, and reâ€" port at a special meeting to be called by the chairman of the board, some ti:ul:lon&holouolth year. ay last. Is Ux Artes Tus Quezx‘s Prare}_| shades, and variety to choose from. ,'l;’:; On Tueâ€"d 1y evening Mr. W. A. Kumpf :‘:_:':i ::: :3_‘3 .?'.a ormer of this toa, consummated a de.l with Ladies® Jackets. Yz J. E. Seâ€"gram, M P.,by which he beâ€" Lad ea‘ J Taiioe make! i comes the owner of the well known bm." “*“""4 .u.'u.'_'c"" track borse, "Doaw‘d Dinay." He is Pm-fi;‘:fi-fl. $3.00, $4. 00, $5.00 to $8., a foury: arâ€"old and hbred frum * Bonny | former prices $4 30, $5.00, 86 00, $7. 30 & $12. V‘i;," mother of &boh:dehnhd boree | Gent‘s "Victor‘a," which won §0 MADYJ | Gont‘s (Overcoats laurels for the Seagram stablee here. As nm»‘wu sBA $w, ht "Donald Dinny" is eligible Waterlooitcs 37]:.”’ Overconts at $2.50, $3.50, $5.00 to need not be surprised if Wil b‘ossoms | %0* , _ . > Men‘s Suits at $5.00, $6.00, $7.0) to $12. out into a full fledged Queen‘s P BW | Bovy‘ 3 pies. Sui candidute before cext Mar, _ Mr, n{l.xa’m Saste sb §6.90. $4.00, $5.00 to Seagram bad better take care and lock weli after his laurele Come early and Save than they suppose by leaving their places of business open to the depre crackers, without anyone to scund a note of warning. in the central portion of the town, ::.:'_‘5!“'_“""'"!7-"'_"! been off dutyp since a week ago last Under the h Tus Muxiciras Epectioxs.â€"The k.vmlr’:fitdr son, Robert, who Personal and Social. e lm eatoamye g extrofi} 45 a. 0. moyen . mensline | -wâ€"“frm * * Waterion. Ont | _ 144@), Solld. Gold, 10 Carst th 'gijy are reflected in | ”Zh faces. m‘! would be p! ceive a visit from any‘ c benefactore of bh fording them an many convincing FOroIPk Wm “"y'”"'% wor """Y- u» thm' 1 gfi,’&;,-m&, diniel children of a ehlidren of t"hr and of dilvv:n {:o- and creeds %»:%‘m and loving care and homeâ€"like comforts Suitable Gift TERMS CAsH AND PRICES RI "Mamma, buy me that" If you want to hear that about 60 times a minute bring your children to Martin Bros. ‘l';glfle you can see the Xmas assortment, that will be proof that the wants of the chilâ€" dren have been properly. looked into. Presents for all ages Come FINE PHOTOS Come early and Save Money by buying your Xmas Stock from the old reliable store of Christmas Gifts. 20 picces Dress Goods in Tweeds, B o. and * * hupm&.nhn:grt b 64664464 2 8694 4# §#444%64@@.¢> q > 4& 2 4 %4 THE XMAS SALE Martin Bros, factors of the 9y m Branch _ | Pp, Hco 'o'?”?m Cnflm“""c“ LPUEETIO ET | copuel is cthateq Bs %OFE!!” 1i .:}::r' ’ m‘ i pan day mepson M Sonling on and you cnanot make your @re Bre 8 ren oh\?l (SUCCESSORS TO A.L KUMPF) ~Waterloo, Ont. At J. Uffelmann‘s. re Aeoted in resen tigT ud Wivend J. UFFELMANN. nE 1. | Boyders Drug Btore A Popplar Inolitntion I Undertakers and Calls answered day M the faclory, ie it * Kippori Underiaking 0. "gf W se .â€"I-l-_. 6 M m ‘ }; at $1â€"90, $44 .#” " MpiFiets â€" Gold Headed Canes and Umbrellas at ©4.50 W It is hard to show a better of buks at low w suigable prizee than ours. have :â€" Qur assortment of Xmas trade in Nuts, Candies, Raisins, Currents, &c., all new goods, which will be sold at prices, ne er an cheap before. h are going out of the shoe trade. Boots and Shoes, Prize Books | sold at prices ne er so low. $1.00 to $5. _ The hl".d â€"qrfi-g'h-d Underâ€" °® » ies Umbreite, Wamprant CYous tagn Agonts Boll ‘Kiondike Gold Fiekds" A foll assortment of Groceries at rock EI. CJ. CJ. Grey Lamb Gauntlets Bootsand Shoes at sacr fice prices, as we A large assortment of Furs in Fur Watchmaker and Jeweler. Â¥a‘¢lart ad SUNMLY Schoous OF CHOICE CHRISTMAS â€" â€" Seriea ?.al:lfihntyne. etc. MNulb, Bafs, Suits at $1.50, $2.00,$2.00, â€"â€"â€"â€" Readyâ€"made Clothing m« >‘ Millinery Department _~â€"â€"> GOODS . . . =COFFEES that are COFFERS Handkerchiefs Candies, Nuts, Raisine, Fige, Dates, otc., eto., in abundance to overflowing. Complete lines of ataple and fancy groceries ‘at rock bottom prices. P Nrodant tm ME | m 4 Mum'fl, nfric Suspenders, Sox, Nok Boys, Youths‘, HOLIDAYSâ€" , Youths‘, and Qvercoats, Fancy Vests and in tonioe o le, 1»@e per * « AddfinpitMihaki 1 64 + &?,,