The canadian gleaner, 27 décembre 1900, jeudi 27 décembre 1900

[" = \u2014 = = Canadian Gleaner HUNTINGDON,Q., Dec.21, 1900 There will be no Gleaner next week.It will appear as usual on Thursday, January, 10, 1901.Next week, instead of the Gleaner, subscribers in the district will receive a copy of the Gleaner almanac.Subscribers outside the district will recvive the almanac wrapped in the paper of the 10th of January.pe NOTES OF THE WERK \u2014 A private circular from the Liberal organizer for Ontario has got into print.It advises that the politics of candidates for municipal honors be looked to, and thataneffort be made to return Liberals.This is partyiem run mad, for a man\u2019s capacity to pass on the building of bridges, the repair of roads, and the opening of ditches has no relation to his political opinions.There will inevitably come arevoltamong sensible peopleagainst the dictation of party heelers.Were Pascal alive he would find in the decision on the Masson-Prevost case matter for an additional epistle to bis Provincial Letters.Thefinding is a far-reaching one.Every year French Canadians who have not established rights of domicile in the United States are married by American priests.Unless it can be proved the priest in each case had the authority of his ordinary to marry per- sous who were not \u2018\u2018vagus,\u2019\u201d these marriages can be annulled.The reception given to Col.Otter and his men, on their arrival in Montreal Monday evening, was so tame that the city papers have been explaining the cause in different ways.No fine-drawn explanations are needed.These men a year ago professed | to be impelled to go to Africa by the ardor of the patriotism that burned within them.When their brief term of engagement was up, altho\u2019 they saw the British cause was far from being won and that there was urgent need for their continued help, no feel ing of patriotism caused them to reengage as Gen.Roberts asked them todo.We are told of one Canadian battery which never saw the enemy, having been detailed to garrison a town in Cape Colony,refusing to stay a day longer than their term.Canadians who had doubts as to the wisdom of these young men going to Africa, have no difficulty in estimating their conduct in leaving Africa when there was urgent call for their services.Dr Lefebvre of Montreal sued Mr Fortin, dentist, for $138, amount claimed for professional services.Four members of Fortin\u2019sfamily had been ill with measles, and the doctor had visited the house a number of times.In his bill the doctor had charged for each ofthechildren separately, altho\u2019 he had seen them all at same time.The doctor said he was entitled to regard each one as the subject of a separate visit, Judge Langelier decided that the $50 deposited in court by Fortin was sutfl- clent remuneration, and dismissed the action as to thesurplus.Ata subsequent meeting of the medical association the judge\u2019s decision was denounced, the doctors present contending the courts bad no power to segulate their fees! The exceptional privileges claimed by lawyers and doctors in their charges will some day lead to the privileges they enjoy as close corporations being taken away from them.In their own inter- eats, the doctors who endorse Le- fobvre are acting imprudently.The official returns ol the Beaubhar- 2ois election increase Mr Bergevin's majority to 81, which lessens the en- ocouragement to apply for a recount.À singular feature of the election,and which is ominous of Mr Bergeron\u2019s standing in the county, is that Mr Plante received 21 more votes than hedid.As in the Dominion election, Vaîteytold decided the result, One of those irritating -and disagreeable cases, which crop up at intervals as à result of there being an established church in this province, fs attracting attention.It is known 20 the Delpit case, and the facts were given in the Glentior when it was WHY the Apwicr dud, Le brief they are: Mr Delpit, a native of France and secretary ol the late lisut.-governor Chapleau, asked a Miss Cote of Montreal to become his wife.Bhe consented and they were married by a Protestant winister.for she was a Protestant.After living together for a number of years, during which several children were born, Delpit wearied of his wife and asked the courts to declare the marriage null on the ground tbat it is the law of this province that a Protestant minister cannot marry two Catholics.The judge referred the point as to whether Mrs Delpit was a Protestant to an ecclesiastical court, which sat at Quebec, and which declared she was not legally a Protestant at the time of her marriage, because her father had not sent in a declaration to the parish priest stating Le had ceased to be a Catholic.The finding of the Quebec priests was sent to Rome and word came the other day that it had been confirmed there.When this decision is produced in court, the judge has no other alternative than to declare the marriage illegal, null and void, and release Delpit from the obligations he assumed.The vital point in the case is, referring the question as to whether Mrs Delpit was a Protestant at the time of the marriage to an ecclesiastical tribunal instead of to the civil courts, There are those who hold the opinion that the articles enacting this are unconstitutional, and want an appeal to England.Such an appeal would cost a considerable sum of money, which would have to be raised by subscription, as Mrs Delpit is without means.During the federal election Clarke Wallace, speaking on the stump, declared Mr Fulford of Brockville, the pink pill man, had paid $50,000 for the seat he had got in the senate.Instead of solacing himself by taking a doae of his own pills, Mr Fulford sued the head of the Orange society for libel, and the case will soni be heard.Neither the pink pill concoctor nor the grand sovereign will be as much un trial as the Laurier administration, which will have to justify to the people of the Dominion its elevation ol a peddler of patent pills to the senate.The appointment was so extraordinary that it is no wonder Clarke Wallace tried to explain its cause.His guess may be erroneous, but no jury can say it was unreasonable in him to try and account for so monstrous anact.On Thursday the U.8.senate refused to ratify the canal treaty as it stood and added three amendments The vote was decisive, 55 to 18.Judging from what the English papers say, there is no prospect of the Imperial government accepting the amendments, so the proposed treaty will lapse and the Clayton-Dulwer treaty remain in force.It wasat President McKinley\u2019s suggestion the new treaty was drafted.Britain granted all Secretary Hay asked, yet the senate flings back England\u2019s concessions and asks for more.The president and Mr Hay are placed in an unpleasant position by the conduct of the senate, while the canal project has got a hoist for a number of years, which ig, probably, what the senators and the Pacific railway magnates wanted.One of the wealthiest Irishmen in the States is Edward A.Cudaby of Omaha.On the evening of the 14th his son, 15 years old, went to visit a boy friend and give him some books, His failure to return did not excite alarm, it being supposed he had stayed with his companion overnight, but next morning a man came galloping up the street, and as he passed the front gate threw a letter into the yard.It stated the boy was kidnapped and unless his father came that night with $25,000iugold coins bis captors would burn out the boy's eyes with acid and send him back in a condition that would frighten other millionaires into yielding to his demands for sons the writer proposed to kidnap.The father, believing the villain would carry out his threat, drove to the spot designated, which was outside the city, dropped the bag of gold, and drove bome as ordered.An hour or so later the lost boy appeared at his father\u2019s door.His story is, that while on his way back from his companion\u2019s house, two men approached him and sald: \u201cWe are sheritls from e Sarpy county, and arrest you as Eddie McGee, who escaped from the reform school.\u201d Indignantly denying that was his name, the mea lifted him into a buggy, blindfolded him, and drove a long way.Onstopping, he was carried into a house, placed in a room, and chained, with one of bis captors staying near as guard.At night, the two men came, unfastened him, and, saying \u201cWe are going to take you home,\u201d led him to a back, which drove him into the city, when he was bundled out and left to walk home.Cudahy offers $25,000 reward for the capture of the two men,which has started detectives to work.The story is an extraordinary one, and adds a new terror to the lives of millionaires with children.The news from South Africa continues to be disquieting.It is now plain to be seen the Boers, some time ago, made elaborate preparations for the invasion of Cape Colony, in the hope of causing a rising there among the 8 million Dutch who in- babit it.To conceal their purpose and to cause the British to draw their forces northwards, Delarey attacked Clements and DeWet assailed Knox.Ignorant of what the Boers were aiming at, British columns bastened to surround these raiders and while so engaged, two large bodies of Boers slipped past, crossed the Orange river, and raised the standard of revolt in Cape Colony.So little news is allowed to filter through, that it is uncertain what reception the invaders bave met.One report is, the Dutch welcomed them and joined their ranks; another, that they got a cool reception from their countrymen, who refused to help them.One fact is undoubted, that if the Boers have not got reinforcements, they have obtained large quantities of supplies\u2014horses, provisions, clothing, and some arms and ammunition.General Kitchener, on realizing the plans of the enemy, left Pretoria and hastened to Cape Colony, where he is directing the movements to prevent the Dutch from rising and to drive back the invaders, There is an unconfirmed report, that the Boer eommando which took the western route has been compelled to retrace its steps, and it is to be boped tbat is thecase.Should De Wet manage to reach Cape Colony,it is admitted he would be welcomed by arising, for the Dutch settlers have unbounded confidence in his ability as a general.Kitchener is painfully hampered by want of men.He dare not draw on the forces holding Orange colony and the Transvaal, for that would loge all that bas been gained, 80 he bas to depend on the troops he can gather in the south.Reinforcements are on the way from England, whence every cavalryman who can be epared is being sent.Until the danger of a Dutch rising in Cape Colony is past, much anxiety will be felt as to the issue.Should there be a rising in Cape Colony, the war will have to be fought over again.The Great Yowers having agreed on the terms to be demanded from China, they were handed to the Chinese government on Monday.The terms are humiliating in the extreme, some of the details, especially those dictated by Germany, being exasperatingly offensive.China is, indeed, far reduced if she accepts the terms proposed.If the Powers were courting war, they could not have demanded more.So far as regards Europe the century ends badly.It sees six million men withdrawn from the ranks of industry to be fashioned into complicated machines for the shedding of human blood.To support these machines the laboring classes are so heavily taxed that they are being driven to desperation by their sufferings.Whether the reign of militarism is going to be ended by mutual destruction of the rulers by their waging war upon one another, or by a rising of the oppressed peoples, the coming century will show, It is subject for infinite regret that the motherland has, of late, become infected by the lust of war, and that she is wasting her resources on armies and navies, 00 weakening her strength and embittering the discontent of the lower classes, When theprevailing military spirit has died away, the folly will be realised of having been deceived by high-sounding phrases about patriotism, Imperial unity, Imperial duties, and {u)fiiment of dewtiny.ORMSTOWN The anniversary of the opening of MacDougall hall was held om the 10th Dec.The evening was stormy and the attendance was smaller than usual on that account.The entertainment was a suecess, and for two hours the audience were delighted with the talent displayed by our young people, who spent much effort in preparation.A supper and oysters closed an enjoyableevening.Receipts were $44.The admission was only 10e, HOWICK The commissioners report of the 4 schools under their jurisdiction is generallyfavorable.Rivertield school excelled in reading whilst Howick shewed general proficiency and a more advanced stage in many subjects.New teachers were recently engaged temporarily at Fertile Creek and Chateauguay owing to thesudden resignation of the old ones.Miss Wright of Chateauguay, who is bigh- ly recommended, has n engaged for the Tullochgorum school.Miss Cameron of Riverfield was the recipient of a handeome present from her scholarsand Miss Campbell of Howick received $10, accompanied by a very complimentary address.The officers of the Royal Templar society here are: 8.C., J.C.Shanks P.C., John Brown V.C.Mrs J.Brown R.8., Lola Peddie F.8., Gracie McClenaghan Treasurer, Thos.Logan Herald, Robert Roy Guard, Josie McClenaghan Sentinel, William Crawford The Christmas tree festival at Riverfield was a success in every respect, the attendance being large and the program varied and interesting.It was a pretty sight that greeted the eye a8 one entered the body of the church and saw the evergreen trees artistically connected by an arch and motto and gorgeously decorated with numerous presents, whilst festoons and chains hung gracefully overhead.An excellent choir furnished fine music, Miss Cameron of Norton Creek presiding at the organ.The children acquitted themselves splendidly in the choruses, dialogues, and recitations, The pastor, Rev J.W.McLeod, ably presided, and at the close of the program received a purse from his congregation of some $55.Miss Johnson of Norton Creek school also received a present from her day school, whilst all the children were made happy with a variety of gifts.The meeting was brought to a close with the National anthem; $42 being the proceeds of the evening.Ste MARTINE We are enjoying good roads and our storekeepers have been doing a large business, on account of so many people coming to the village.The scarcity of coal and wood is over now, for 2 carloads have been received, and green maple is plentiful at $4.26 a cord and 85 for dry maple, which is scarce at that price.The farmers\u2019 club of this parish reelected the old board of directors except Louis Quevillon, who was elected in place of Gilbert Gervais, who declined to serve longer.It is the intention of the directors to buy two yearling Holstein bulls for the benefit of the members.The club has done a great deal to improve stock by ite buying Ayrshire hulls, Yorkshire boars, and Leicester rams.Last year some money was invested in pipes, pumps, and the necessary tools to sink drilled wells, but only 2 members tried it.They struck rock and got discouraged.The drill works splendidly in clay, and more members should try it, for many have succeeded and struek running streams of water.On Sunday, after mass, Mr Edouard McGowan was unanimously elected church-warden and Christmas night he entertained all the old churchwardens and those now in charge at his residence.There was a large gathering, CHATEAUGUAY A Christmas tree, given by the W.C.T.U., took place on Thursday evening, at the residence of Miss Macfarlane and passed off most agree- ably to all.The Rev J.D.Anderson] was in the chair.Recitations and music were rendered by the Sabbath school children, and at the close presents were distributed.The chairman was quite surprised by the kindness of the people of this part of his congregation, for he was presented with a 1000-mile ticket of the N.Y.C., to be used in visiting them when the roads are too bad Jor driving, and a small sum of money beside.These he was able to take home with him, but on Saturday they drew to the manse and presented him with 30 bushels of oats.His surprise was so great that Mr Anderson experienced some difticulty in giving expression to his thanks.Little acts like these cement the good feeling existing between pastor andcongregation, Lon, may it continue.: Several bere are agitating the contesting of the election of Mr Dupuis.It seems too bad that the choice of the Liberal convention should have ba fixed oh an oatslder when there were 50 many good men and true is the county.This is not said in depre- eistion of Mr Dupuis, who bas worked himself well up the ladder where be is.Wishing your readers one and all the compliments of the season.Do not forget to write a 1 instead of a cipher after January 1st, ST LOUIS DE GONZAGUE The new Presbyterian church is completed, and the dedicatory ser vices take place on Sunday forenoon.The pews are now in place, and all agree the interior is bright, comfortable, and attractive, and would do credit to a city church.To complete all, it is to be lighted by acetylene gas, which will be used for the first time on Sunday evening.A social will take place Monday evening, when the old year will be parted with and the new century welcomed, and it is hoped the voluntary contributions will wipe out the small balance of debt.The ladies are to spread their tables in the old church and will make all welcome, free of charge.VALLEYFIELD The most popular tree at this time of the year is without doubt the Christtnas tree.From the lordly mansion of the millionaire down to the shack of the poorest it is held in high esteem, and its coming is anxi- ouely looked for, from the small tot to the damsel in her teens, in varied anticipations of the good and pleasant things it will bear for them.Where the tree makes default the stocking is the favorite substitute.To imagine a Christmas without trees and stockings, is as great a stretch of imagination as to picture a city without dwellings.All classes, kinds and conditions, find enjoyment and delight in the fragrant gaily- trimmed Xmas tree.In some sections of the country trees are easily to be had, in other sections they are more scarce, and to get them a considerable amount of trouble and expense are often incurred.As a rule, they must he had, and in this spirit three young Valleyfielders, wishing to have the traditional tree figure prominently at a Christmas festival, decided to secure one which would outdo all others in the magnificent specimen they would procure.So arming themselves with battle-axes, they set forth to tramp over the surrounding country to secure a tree that would do honor to the festival, cast a glamor of lustrous glow over themselves, knock rival entertainments into insignificance, and be, at same time, the admiration of all.After roaming over mount and valley, their hearts were made glad by'coming across two beautiful specimens, which, in a short time, were felled, the trio congratulating themselves on their happy find, which would make other Christmas trees hang their boughs in very shame.But, alas, they had overlooked the fact that they had trespassed and poached on another man\u2019s preserve, who had the primary claim of proprietorship, and who bad more practical than poetical views on the subject of trees.He considered that the two trees were more valuable to him as a sun-shade to his livestock in his field, than that they would be when used ae a screen for sheep\u2019s eyes by devoted young swains, The consequence was that Santa Claus, attired in the garb of the chief of police, made a summary visit to the property- destroyers.Result: A monetary consideration sufficient to purchase enough gee-gaws to decorate a Yosemite valley gigantic pine.Moral: The fractious farmer you can mock And avoid the cop\u2019sunpleasantshock If for Christmas you keep in stock A whole-heeled last year\u2019s sock.Mr G.H.Phillips, the successful grain speculator of Chicago, was in Valleyfield a few days ago, the guest of his uncle, Mr G.H.Phillips.There was a large meeting of the labor union Thursday night in the market hall, which was addressed by two Montreal delegates of the order.We would draw the attention of the [council to the electric lamp at Buntin\u2019s bridge, which has not been lit for 5 or 6 consecutive nights.This looks a good deal like wanton neglect, and should be enquired into, Both market days last week were well attended.There was a large supply of dressed beef, hogs and poultry, which met with ready sale at fair prices.Cordwood is coming in more freely and is selling well, A young man, aged 19, named Albert Lamport, met with a terrible death on Saturday on the Grande Isle middle road.The unfortunate young man had been out gunning, and was passed on the road by.a man named Sauve driving a double team, When within a short distance the latter heard the report of a gun and turning around he saw the vic tim fall to the ground.He immediately called for assistance, and when this arrived they found the young man lying in a pool of blood, shot through the throat.Death must have been instantaneous.The body was moved to the central police station, and Coroner Lefebvre was called in.After questioning a few witnesses he decided that an inquest was not necessary.The general opinion is, that the young man attempted to ovirtake Sauve\u2019s sleigh = iid \u2014 aad tripped, when the gua vent off, he receiving the full charge in the throat.This is the second member of the family which bas come to an untimely death within 8 years.A Younger brother died from sunstroke while bathing in the bay.The Beaubarnois correspondent of Le Progres in last week\u2019s issue gives the Valleyfield correspondent of the Gleaner some attention and claims that our notes are it subject for his serious reflection.We hope they will be of some profit to him.He has also discovered that we are of a deep cerulean hue.We trust he will lose no sleep over this: no more than we do over the fact that he ie of a deep crimson tinge.A closing entertainment was given by the pupils of the Gault institute Friday evening.The hall was packed with an appreciative audience.Mr Jas.A.Robb occupied the chair.The opening number was \u2018The Maple Leaf,\u201d sang by the whole school, which was followed by a recitation, \u201cOld St Nick,\u201d by Misa Nuttal, which received great applause.This was followed by a song, \u201cHush, my Baby.\u201d with mandolin accompaniment, and was exceedingly well rendered by Miss Flossie Mills, who, like her predecessor, was recalled.The kindergarten class gave two well executed motion songs and made the hearts of their parents tingle with pride at the successful evolutions of the tots.Young ladies of Professor Messengers class went through a well-executed bar-bell exercise.Miss Lawrence was presented with a handsome Christmas box by the scholars of Prof.Messenger's class, as a small token of appreciation of her good work in connection with the musical development of the pupils in general The evening closed with God Save the Queen.We are convinced that the present success of the school, which daily increases in attendance, will, before long, compel the committee of management to enlarge the present buildings.The labor union has decided to take up the defense of its members now under trial in connection with the late strike.This was decided at a meeting some days ago, when all the old officers of the union were reelected to their different offices.The hockey match Saturday, the first of the season, turned out a winner in favor of Valleyfleld vs.Montreal.The game was well contested throughout, and at the final stood 9 to 8.The first half was a little slow, but the second half was lively, and some fine hockey was played.There was a fair attendance and we hope that this first success of the V.H.C, will encourage the public to give them good patronage.Mr Norman McGregor met with a serious accident on Saturday.He was driving homewards from town.While crossing the canal bridge he was seized with a fainting spell, and fell out of the sleigh.He was taken into Madden\u2019s store in an unconscious state and then driven home.Hedid not recover his senses until Sunday noon.At one time his life was despaired of.It is nowsupposed be is on the way to a speedy recovery.Christmas passed off very quietly.The door-to-door visiting is gradually disappearing, and the celebration is getting yearly more confined to home festivities and family reunions.Every church bad special services for the occasion, and were all well attended by their respective congregations.Christmas trees were greatly favored by Santa Claus in the Presbyterian, Methodist, and English churches, and there were a good many in private houses.MrsSt Onge,who died at St Timothy last week, bad she lived till the 4th of January, would have been a centenarian, Papers contesting his election have been served on Mr Loy.These being our last notes before the new year, we wish all and every one a very prosperous and happy new year.HEMMINGFORD The meeting of the patrons of Fournier & Hebert\u2019s creamery was held in the office of the secretary, Robert Ellerton, Dec.20, and was fairly well attended.The November milk was paid for the same evening.The patrons expressed their satisfaction with the meason\u2019s operations, the milk averaging a little over 73c $ 100d, The season\u2019s work was, however, unfavorable for the proprietors, there being a net loss on drawing of $488.86, another example of the evil of multiplying factories to suit the whims of interested or dissatisfied patrons,where there is no legitimate opening, or prospect of patronage, A public meeting of the Hemming- ford Mutual Protective society was held in the office of the secretary Dec.20th, when rule7 was rescinded and the following adopted: \u201cEvery member of this society shall, on or \u2018before tbe annual meeting, commencing in Dec.1901, pay an annual feeof 25c.\u201d\u201d The anngal meeting was xed for the second Wednesday in each year, The outbuildiags of Samuel Clarke, on Lhe Weir farm, south of Cleland\u2019s corners, were destroyed by fre on the night of Dec.18th; supposed to be from the explosion of a lantern.Mr Clarke lost a borse, three cows, a call, two pigs, and six sheep, besides produce and implements.He was insured in the Mutual.A.Philpe was here on Monday last and adjusted the loss for $625.COVEY HILL At the closing of the school for the Christmas holidays in district No 1, the scholars presented their teacher, Miss Russell, with a handsome photo album and mirror, who, in turn, presented the scholars with books and cards as rewards of merit.FRANKLIN CENTRE A circuit social was held at the Methodist parsonage on the evening of the 12th.An enjoyable time was spent by those present.Proceeds about $20, Christmas eve the Sunday school scholars with their friends met in the basement of the Methodist church.After partaking of supper, a short program was given, consisting of carols and recitations.A button was given to each scholar, also a card or book.The patrons received 95c P 1001 of milk for last month.TROUT RIVER On Thursday evening the members of 8t Andrew\u2019s church Bible claes gave an enjoyable entertainment in Riverbank school (Stark's).A pleasing program was presented, well worthy of a larger audience, which they would have had, had longer notice been given.The class is persevering in their efforts to raise funds to help a weaker congregation.LAGUERRE The scholars of both Sabbath and day schools held their annual entertainment on Christmaseve, when the church was comfortably filled.The Rev Mr Stewart discharged the duties of the chair in his usual courteous manner, and his address was both eloquent and pathetic.He took a retrospective view of the wonderfully progressive 19th century, dwelling largely on its inventions and discoveries.He deplored that its closing days were being marred by the noise of battle and with garments rolled in blood.Then followed a program of well selected readings, recitations, dialogues and music, by the pupils and several others, much to the credit of all concerned.A nicely decorated tree stood on the platform, which deservedly attracted the attention of the youngsters.The good friends of Port Lewis turned out in force, both old and young.The exercises of the evening would have been rather tame without the part the bright girls and boys of Port Lewis took.A mostenjoyable entertainment was brought to a close by singing God save the Queen.A few rowdies, well primed with bad whiskey, caused some disturbance at the door, but were met by true British Canadian pluck, and forced to beatahasty retreat.DUNDEE The election of officers for Aurora lodge 883, F.& A.M., Fort Coving- ington, N.Y., took place on the 19th Dec.The following were elected: Jas.F.Farqubar, W.M.; F.O.Forbes, S.W.; Isaac N.Lyons, J.W.; W.G.Cushman, treas.; M.M.Smith, secy.; G.C.Anderson, 8.D.; Geo.8.Henry, J.D.; Geo.8.Millar, 8.M.C.; William Cruickshanks, J.M.C.; A.W.Cush- man, marshal, and Wm.Crangle, tyler.The ladies of the Presbyterian church, Fort Cowington, held their annual basar and chicken pie supper on the evening of the 19th inst.It was successful, realizing $115, There was no program, singing and social converse occupying the intervals.The bell of the Presbyterian church having become cracked, a new one bas been purchased, and is to be put in place today (24th).It weighs about 18001b.The firemen of Fort Covington village are holding what they calla rummage sale.Articles of every kind are donated, they will bring.They took in about $30 last week.The newly elected officers of Aurora lodge No 883, F.& A.M., of Fort Covington were installed Satorday evening, after which they partook of a supper at the American house, which bas been newly opened.Dundee\u2019s record for litigation is not what it was once upon a time.This year, in the commissioners court, there were only 2 summonses issued; one was settled before court day and the other was called and adjourned, and was settled before next court day.Two writsof attachment before trial were issued, but neither were executed.One writ of revendication was executed, but settled before court day\u2014clerk\u2019s lees $3.70.The criminal calendar is larger.Two warrants were issued for Indians selling liquor, which were not served.One warrant for theft was settled out of court.Three search warrants were granted but no property was found, Four warrand for aumalt; and sold for what | one not executed (Indian).The other 8 were brought into court, when ome case was dismissed and the other $ were floed $1 and costs.One of the latter 3 was an Indian.THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES HvxTinavon Div.B.The annual meeting of thedirectors of agricultural society, Div.B, was held at Havelock Dec.19th.Present: J.McCanse, president, and directors R.McDiarmid, A.Waddell, William Sample, and A.Cleland.On motion of R.McDiarmid, seo- onded by A.Cleland, all the prises taken on wheat the past season were forfeited to the society, as the competitors had not complied with the regulations of the society.The entry fee to be returned to them.On motion of R.McDiarmid, seo- onded by A.Waddell, the first prise on aged boars, awarded W.H.Me- Dowell, was ordered to be withheld, as the animal was not registered.On motion of W.Sample, seconded by A.Cleland, the following bills were accepted: J.McCanse,ex penses to Quebec.$11.00 A.Waddell, cleaning snow.2.5 Gazette, printing.1.50 The annual financial statement, shewing a net debt due by the society of $212, was, on motion of R.McDiarmid, seconded by A.Cleland, adopted.The annual meeting of ths members was held at 2 p.m.the same day.The attendance was good, though not so large as in former years.There were present besides the directors above mentioned, R.C.Manning, Thomas Hanna, James E.Burke, George B.Edwards, George Bustard, James Mannagh, W.H.McDowell, Joseph McDowell, John G.Ellerton, John Keddy,and Thomas J.Robson.On motion of R.McDiarmid, seconded by G.B.Edwards, Robert Ellerton was appointed chairman.The financial statement was presented and, on motion of Geo.Bustard, seconded by G.B.Edwards, was adopted.It was decided, on the ground of economy, advisable not to incur the expense of having it published.Moved by George Bustard, seconded by J.G.Ellerton, that the directors for 1901 be: Franklin\u2014Thomas Hanna, Thos.E.Graves, and Alex.McMillan, Havelock\u2014R.McDiarmid, C.Mc.Diarmid, and Alex.Waddell, Hemmingford, J.McCanse, Wm, Sample, and A.Cleland.This motion was carried unanimously.The board will meet later in the winter, when the question of rebuild ing the dining-ball, which collapsed with the weight of snow on the roof, will be taken ap.BEAUBARNOIS There was a fair attendance \u2018at St Louis de Gonzague on the 20th.The financial statement was unexpectedly favorable, for the bad weather on show day had reduced the receipts.Despite that, the balance on hand is $44 more than last year.The old board wasre-elected withtwochanges: Leandre Leduc in place of M.Julien and D.D.McBain in place of Jas.A.Robb.THE OFFICIAL RETURNS BEAUHARNOIS vin Plante Beaubarnois.11 .220 8t Clement.eee 126.185 St Etienne \u2026\u2026 \u2026\u2026.66.96 Vaileyfield 851 .780 8t Cecile.\u2026 96.99 St LOUIS.247 \u2026.143 St Timothy \u2026.wee 161 .154 St Stanislas.188 .84 1791 1760 1760 Bergevin\u2019s majority.\u2026\u2026 81 The majorities by municipalities were as follows: Plante Town of Beaubarnois .109 St Clement.sva0ne 59 St Etienne \u2026 80 Valleyfield.vocu0 TL wriens Ste Cecile.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.vs v00u0 3 St Louisde Gonzague 105 .8t Timothy.weer T cree 8t Stanislas.49 une 282 201 Majority for Bergevin 31 WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.Reports of Gen.French's engagement with the Boers say that on Wednesday he attacked a force nom- bering 2,500, with 5 gons.They are believed to have been the burghers who defeated the British at Nooit- gedacht a few days ago.The engagement took place 16 miles northwest of Krugersdorp.More than 40 of the Boers were killed, and the remainder were routed, The British lost 14 wounded, During Gen.Clements\u2019 retreat the Boer fire was 80 heavy that the British were forced to abandon a quantity of ammunition.The Boers mistook the nature of the ammunition and set fire to it.A terrific explosion followed, killing and wounding a number of Boers.\u2018Cape Towh, Dec.18\u2014~Commandant Hersog, who last week tried to break through the British lines at Spring- kants nek.reinforced by the com- mavdo of Gen.Doth), has ént bile way through at Enukbirt nek.Heattaok- - ed tb outyonts at dawn, killed 15, tt npn Tad @ Lo - J \u2014 .méme Boftesrs, and captered 3 grantod tili the 29nd to those interest- Thousande of eitisens turned out to HUNTINGDON alcoboi.AN wight be was cold and per Sr at BEST VALUE Zinio pemiy imiy oig visit | soacany 9 - von e ° - .the British again mistook them for The ecclesiastical authorities of the officers and 275 men arrived om the Splendid Attractions \u201c STYLES aminations in the McGill Normal bim so before, was nos alarmed until bes ol 2% comrades.The burghers in the neigh- borbood of Thaba N\u2019Chu are leaving their farms and joiningoommandoes.A new prophet of the Transvaal has arisen.He is known as \u201cLiam\u201d and \" he is riding over the country, pro- \u201c phesying the doctrine of insurrection.\u2018His crusade is having effect, and Gen.Kitchener has placed a price on his bead.Pretoria, Dec.18\u2014An execrable murder has been committed by Boers, the victims being 2 unarmed Highlanders.They were wood-cutting.Having surrendered their axes on demand of the Boers, they were murdered.Pretoria, Dec.24\u2014Gen.Clements, operating in combination with Gen.French, has cleared the Boers out of the Magaliesberg range.The fighting was continuous from Dec.19 to Dec.23.Before Gen.French\u2019s arrival Gen.Clements was hotly engaged near Hekpoort, the Boers holding a line of hills with 5 guns and a pom- .pom.Under cover of an effective artillery fire the British forces advanced and after 4 hours\u2019 fighting took the whole position.The Boers lost 20 killed.Several of them were buried by the British.Col.Cookson, with a small force of Kitchener's horse, took Yoemanry hill on right.The Inniskilling fusiliers and the Border regiment drove in the centre of the Boer line.Gen.Allerton\u2019s mounted infantry attacked and took a formidable hill on the left, from which 2 guns and a pom-pom had contested the British advance, The Boers retired in confusion.On December 20, the combined forceadvan- ced on Bnschfontein, but the Boers had departed, a number of them going north and the remainder southwest.On December 21, a number of Boers were seen retiring with their _guus.They were shelled.- Gen, French had a sharp action on December 19 with a Boer force near Boechfontein.He attacked and repulsed them with loss and joined Gen Clements in the afternoon, In the house of commons, in the debate on the war loan, Timothy Healy, the noted Home Ruler, repudiated the charge that his objection to the South African war sprang solely from his anti-English sentiments.Mr Healy went on to say: \u2018I believe the conduct of the Americans in the Philipines is more disgracelul, more abominable and less excusable than the conduct of the British in the Transvaal.Unlike the Americans in the Philipines, England has some rag ol justification for her action.Ido not believe that the conduct of the Euglish generals in the Transvaal has been as black and disgraceful as the conduct of American generals in the Philipines.I bave read of Catholic charches being desecrated, tabernacles desecrated and the chatices of the natives pawned in the pawnshope of San Francisco.There are no such stories as these from the Transvaal, and it is an unbappy omen, when the right hon.gentleman seeks to justily his policy, that it is to America and the miserable squabble with the Filipinos he bas to go.\u2019 Although the present light-colored kbaki will do duty daring the continuance of the Cape war, it is not intended that the present texture or eolour shall serve in the field again.The present color has been found to tone into the landecape as seen by our eyes trained to limited vision, bat to the sight of the velt-born Boer Yellow khaki is detectable coming over the plains at great distances, The new cloth is a close-webbed woollen fabric, greyish-fawn in color, and resembles nothing so much asan ordinary tweed suiting.It is about the same thickness as khaki, and combines the advantages of the summer drill cloth and winter serge now in use.A new field cap is also recommended.The new headgear serves as undress cap, but its flaps pull out with an umbrella-like epring, and form a complete sun-protecting CANADA Last Monday a number of farmers from 8¢ Etienne were at Beaubar- nois, at the opening of the circuit \u2018court.In the 20th range there isa bridge which ie kept by certain farmers of Tres St 8acrement.This bridge bad become dangerous and needed to be rebuilt and the proces verbal determining it requiring certain amendments, they applied to the council of \u2018she county of Beacharnois, which ap- polated J.Claver Trudeau, notary, 90 be special superintendent.As the work in question interested 3 parishes ot two different counties a meeting of delegates was called, aud on the 28th of last August the proces verbal ae homologated with certain amend- nents, with the consent of the parties interested.The were represented by a lawyer, paid, mirabile dist, by the municipal council of \u2018Tres dt Sacrement, add, not count- fag themesives beaten, they appealed to the cireuit court from the decision of the mestiog of dolegates.The petition in appeal was pressated to the court on tbe 17:h and delay was un.PU peer dioceses of Montreal bavejust declared invalid the marriage of Dr Joseph Masson, of St Anicet, and Mies Blanche Prevost, of Terrebonne.Monsigior Racieot, vicar-general, acted as judge.In September, 1804, Dr Masson married Miss Prevostat thechurch of 8t 8ulpice, Paris, France, Rev Abbe Jobin officiating.A civil marriage had previously been contracted at the English embassy.Husband and wile did not live happily together.They came on to Montreal and there separated.A reconciliation was effected through friends, but it did not last very long, and the husband took a final leave.Dr Masson went to San Francisco, where he entered suit for divorce.He also applied to the church authorities to have the marriage declared invalid.Mrs Masson expressed a wish to have the request granted.Mgr.Racicot was delegated as judge.Abbes Elie Auclair and Alexander Maltais represented the doctor, and the Cbauncellor of Montreal upheld the validity of tbe marriage.The petition for the invalidation of the marriage alleged that neither one nor the other were residents of Paris at the time of the wedding; that neither one nor the other held the canonical title of \u201cvagus,\u201d and there fore the cardinal archbishop of Paris could not delegate Abbe Jobin to celebrate the ceremony.On this ground the marriage has been annulled.The Montreal Gazette states that Lea Masse, a young milliner, from Valleyfield, was arrested on Wednesday night by Detective Lamouche and Captain Lefebvre of Valleyfield, ob a charge of fraudulently obtaining several hundred dollars worth of goods from merchants.The arrest was made on Mentana street, and the woman was taken to No4 station.She bad not remained there long when she complained that she was ill and a physician who was called, seeing that the prisoner was really ina state of nervous excitement advised her removal from the police station.She was then taken tothe Vancouver hotel, and given a room for the night.The surprise came early Thursday morning when the officer went to look for his prisoner and found that she had departed during the night.Ottawa, Dee.20\u2014The British office bas awarded to Trooper Mulloy a pension of 2 shillings and sixpence per day, amounting to about 60cts in Canadian currency.To this there will be added something from the Canadian goveroment, which will guarantee Mulloy enough to subeist on, On the 123th Dec.Mr Louis Langevin, mayor of 8¢t Timothy, told a curious tale at Beaubarnois to his colleagues of the county council.He said that lately his son and hired wan saw a snake of unusual size on his place.They, assisted by others, killed the unwelcome visitor, and it measured 8 feet.A few days later thesame young wen, when at worksaw a heap of bay raised at intervals by some invisible agent.They discovered it to be another snake of enormous size.They pierced its skin with forks in several places, but it escaped and took refuge under the stable flooring and bas not yet been killed.They think it must measure 14 feet.The possibility or non-possibility of the tale bas caused some talk.\u2014LeProgres.The ship-fever monument which bas occupied & prominent position near the Victoria bridge since 1859, has been removed to St Patrick\u2019s square, Montreal, where it will find a permanent resting place.In the superior court, Montreal, on Friday JudgeCurran decided the case of Dussault ve Montreal Cotton company.This is an action of damages for $10,000.Plaintiff is a stone mason and was in the employ of the defendant cutting stove at Valley- field with a large staff of men.The foreman placed the stonesin position for the men to work.The proof establishes that he placed them too close to one another, with the result that a chip of stone, or a small piece of steel from the implement of one of his fellow-workmen, struck plaintiff oo the eyelid and penetrated into bis left eye, thus destroying the sight of that eye ultogether.Delendant\u2019s foreman knew that the stone being cut was of sueh a kind that chips were more liable to fly than in the ordinary stone used.He was imprudent in not placing his wen ata greater distance from each other.The plaintiff and his fellow-workmen spoke amongst themselves of the dangerous position they were placed in, but they made no complaint to the foremas.They, one and all, ewear that they were afraid to do so lest they should be discharged.There was à grave contributary negligence on the part of the plaiatif, and, although he bas suflered vory serions- ly, he muet Liame himocif in à large degree.Judgment for $850, and costs.Halifax, Des 23-\u2014The steamer lake Champlain, from Liverpool, with the balance of the first Canadian eon: tinge, sivived bnfore daylight steamer, all of whom are im excellent health and spirits.Col.Otter and Lieut.-Col.Buchan brought their chargers with them from South Africa.Colonel Otter frankly admitted that Lord Roberts was very auxious to keep all the men in the field until the end of the war, but except a few, they refased.Speaking of reports about the Queen\u2019s failing health, in an interview before he left, Col.Otter said: *When I saw the Queen on the 30th she spoke to the battalion, and ber voice was quite as strong as is mine at present.And so far as 1 was able to judge, baving seen her in both the morning and the evening, and having spoken to her for some time, she not only appeared in perfect health, but was most keen in her interest in, and appreciation of the services of the colonials, while displaying intense regret for the loss of so many brave men.She walks feebly, it is true, baving to he assiet- ed by her Indian attendant, but her eyes are bright, and her face is quite | expressive.\u201d The Montreal Cotton company have let the contract for their new 50,000 spindle mill at Valleyfleld to Wighton, Morison &Co.,of Montreal.The new building will be erected on the Buntin property.UNITED STATES An Italian was shot from behind by his companion, about 8 miles from Rouses Point, Wednesday morning, 19th Dec., and instantly killed.The two men stopped at the Montgomery house Tuesday night and registered as Frank \u201cCooligole\u201d and John Julian, thelatter being the murdered man.After leaving the hotel in the morning the two went into a store and purchased a revolver.This was the last seen of them in Rouses Point.The body of the murdered man was discovered by a fireman oon a Vermont Central about three- quarters of a mile from Alburgh, lying on the track between the rails.An examination made at once revealed a bullet hole in the back of the head at the base of the brain.The body was brought back to Rouses Point and a search made for \u201cCooligole.\u201d He was found in La- colle, Canada, and arrested.When searched he had on his person $28 and the revolver.He denies his guilt.The prisoner is now in the Plattsburg jail.A carload of 300 bushels of pota toes was shipped from Chateaugay station this week to New York to be used in the great Christmas dinner to be given by the Salvation army to the poor of that city.The potatoes were contributed by the members of the M.E.church.\u2014Record.New Orleans, Dec.19\u2014The British transport Montezuma left here today with a cargo of 1,400 mules.A big revival in the shipment of stock to South Africa for the use of the British army has occurred.Nine vessels bave left for Cape Town during the month, carrying 8,786 horses and 5.700 mules, Nearly all theanimals were purchased in Texas and Missouri.The British officers bought originally the largest and fivest mules in the market.They are buying today only the smallest, animals which would be rejected on any plantation, animals not much larger than a burro, and they report that these little mules are far better adapted to the climate of Africa, stand the exposure better, and have proportionately longer lives than larger ones.The transportation of the mules is 80 perfect bere that the loss in transport is barely 1 per cent., in spite of some overcrowdin of the vessel, a long voyage of 7,5 miles, and very bad weather all the winter.Hinde\u2019 foundry at Malone was gutted by fire Sunday morning, 16th; oss over $2000.A dwelling-house owned by James Cook, Burke, was burned on the th.BORN At Tullochgorum, Howick, on the 25th Dec., Janet Florence, infant daughter of William Kerr.MARRIED At Corbin, Que., on Dec.18, at the residence of the bride's uncle, Mr Francis Orr, by the Rev J.R.Hodgson, Samuel McCanse, of California, U.S., to Florence A.Nye, of Corbin, Que.Ou the 35th December, at the resi dence of the bride's parents, by the Rev Dr McDonald, Mr Alexander Peter Fraser, of the city of Ashland, state of Wisconsin, U.S.A., to Miss Catherine Margaret Cameron, daughter of | John A.Cameron, of Dundee, Que.DIED .At Holyoke, Mass., on Deo.11, Charles Dyer, son-in-law of the late Alexander Lunan, Godmanchester, aged 00 years.At Cowane, Det, 13, after a linger ing illness, Mary Wilkos, widow of the late Willlam Cowan, aged 78 years and 8 months.At Dalvesn, Hustingdon, Que., on Dec.30uh, Rev Hugh Niven, in the 91st year of his age; a native of Dum- fries, Scotland.A\\ Moatreal, oa the 31s Dec., Rev Father O'Donnell of 54 Mary's church, aged 46, à native of 9 Antoine Abbe.On Wednteday, Shh Dessmber, in Montreal, of bears failure, W.George Beers, dentine, worth $1,000,000.|.Tivigessis ssTiseis of e °| NEW YEAR QIFTS f »! e sv 58698 Ss 605 00 6 à At Lowest Prices Irish Handkerchiefs Dainty and: hand-embroidered Initi Handkerchiefs goods Swiss Handkerchiefs Fancy Handkerchiefs Lace Curtains 61.25 fostead of 82.A lot of splendid Nottingham Lace Curtains at reduced prices.Dress Goods In Black and Colored Dress Goods, Serges, Cashmeres, Tweeds in all colors.Ladies\u2019 Jackets At a reduction of 33% per cent., 50 per cent.and 75 per cent.Readymade Clothing Special Sales during next two weeks n Readymade Clothing, Suitings, Overcoats, Ulsters, Reefers, for men, boys and youths.Boots and Shoes Rubbers, Moccasins, Leggings and Overshoes.Gents\u2019 Neckwear In Collars and Ties Mufflers in the newest designs and colors.Square Cashmere in all colors.Our line of CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, CHINA, and TABLE CUTLERY, is complete.Inspection invited.Sleigh Robes Sleigh Bells Horse Blankets, 900 up Brushes, Whips, etc.In GIVING GIFTS, don\u2019t forget that the Ladies appreciate something for the house.Groceries Make up a box of good things from our Grocery store, which you will find complete; and don't forget to take home some of our Teas and Coffees.Special values, Oonfectionery and Nuts of all kinds for the New Year.\u2014 Oreamery and Dairy Butter always on hand.JOHN SMAILL Opposite E.T.Bank Huntingdon LATEST London, Dec.37.\u2014The paucity and obscurity of the despatches from South Africa give rise to renewed anxiety.Apparently the disturbed area of Cape Colony extends further south than it did last December, and Lord Kitchener does not appear to have had much success as yet in driving back the invaders.The War Office had received no news last evening of the reported capture of yeomanry near Bristown.Maseru, Dec.26.\u2014The British are pressing Commandant DeWet in the Ladybrand district.London, Dec.26.\u2014England has had one of the greenest Christmases on record, for the weather has heen so mild that primroses and cornflowers are abloom as far north as Liverpool and Yorksbire, while Dev- onsbire revels in a sub tropical climate, and the Isle of Wight isa garden of roses iw midwinter.Never have flowers been more abundant in the London market at Christmas time, nor has mistletoe ever been cheaper.Provinces of Quebec ssl JR o | Teacher Wanted A (Protestant) Female Teacher for School No 1 (village school), to complete the present scholastic year.Salary $25 month, Applications will be received up to Thursday, the 3rd of Jaou 1901.Applicants to ve qualifications and exberionce, aad address: Ha : D.R Yj Sec.Tres, Bose: Dea, 1800.ee.this paper.Best Assortment In Golf Capes Fur-lined Capes Girls\u2019 Ulsters Cloakings Costume Cloths Dress Goods and Trimmings Fancy Woolen Goods Blouses Men's Fur Coats Suitings Men's and Boys\u2019 Ulsters Qrercosts and Salts arpets Curtains Boots and Shoes \u2018 Underwear for all Bilks Satins Staple and Fancy Dry Goods Blankets Rugs Table Covers Gents\u2019 Furnishings And general XMAS GOODS All to be had right AT McNAUGHTON BROS\u2019 Nov.28, 1900.Gt YOUR PIOTURES FRAMED NOW R.BAKER Has just received a nice lot of PICTURE MOULDINGS, of dif ferent styles and designs, which he ia ready to make up into Frames of any size .At Prices that are Sure to Suit Shop on Chateauguay - street (near lower bridge), Huntingdon.WANTED.200 Grey Squirrel Skins.for which the higheat market price will be paid by R.Baker, Hunt- ingdon.42 W.E.CUNNINGHAM Has just received Another large assortment of Cutters for the Holiday Trade Aleo, a very fine display of Harness, Robes, Bells, and Horse Blankets.42 Do not fail to call and see them, at my Store in the Henderson Block.Dupuis\u2019 Blacksmith Shop In wishing my numerous customers a Happy New Year, would also thank them for their liberal patronage during the past year, and hope to meet all my old patrons, as well as many new ones, at the old stand during the coming year, where I am prepared to do work in the th Business as Usual At Moderate Prices.I wish to draw special attention to HORSESHOEING.This department of the business has taken up my attention lately more than ever, and I am pleased to &nnounce that I have added to - my stock something which will be appreciated by horsemen .The Horseshoe that Never Slips Those who have tried this shoe on their horses pronounce it all right.ALL WORK ATTENDED TO PROMPTLY.L.N.DUPUIS Chateauguay-st., Huntingdon, P.8.\u2014All those indebted to me by book account, pOulé confer a favor aying u ore the Ist ruary MOT ee MD a EN.DUPUIS NEW YEAR GOODS && Our stock was never more complete than it is this season FOR THE HOLIDAY TRADE Our Fur Sales have nearly doubled this season.We have still a lar * assortment in stock.We handle only the best quality and guaran- joe every garment.Our prices are ow.Just Received, 50 doz.Hand- kerohiefs In Ladies\u2019 Embroidered Hdkls.In Ladies\u2019 Hem-stitch Hakfs.In Ladies\u2019 Initial Hdkfs.In Ladies\u2019 Silk Hdkfs.In buying such a large quantity, WE OAN COMPETE WITH ANY OF THR CITY STORES.Carde\u2014Weo have alar and varied assortment, at right prices, Fancy Hand-painted CHINA WARR Olothing \u2014 MEN'S Ulsters and Overcti, to suit every person.Just received, à large lot of Boys\u2019 odd Pants, very cheap.The Balance of Ladies\u2019 Oloth Jackets at Half-Price.PRINGLE, STARK &(0.Fowr-Orreca Brook school.The name are arranged in order of standing: Advanced Elementary School 8 Miss Grace Simpson, Ormstown 27 Miss Emily C.Sever, St Chry- sostome 28 Miss Mary MeKell, Riverfield Model School Class 11 Miss Elisabeth A.McEwen, Dewittville 16 Miss Ethel A.Price, Valleyfield 28 Miss Evelyn H.Cunningham, Howick 81 Miss Lily L.Pringle, Athelstan.\u2014The Xmas entertainment of St John 8.8.Thursday evening, was attractive aud successful.The scholars did remarkably well.The dialogues were well rendered, especially the two in which Miss Stewart took the leading part.At the close numerous presents were distributed.The rector, Rev W.P.R.Lewis, presided.\u20148t Andrew\u2019s Bible class having been invited to repeat their performance of the 14th in Riverside schoolhouse, they went there Thursday evening, and were greeted by a good audience.Mr Walker, M.L.A., asked them to stopat his residence on their way home, and on doing so, found a bountiful supper awaiting them.It was after one o\u2019clock in the morning when the happy party brokeup,when over a dozen of them got into a large sleigh, which was closely followed by g cutter.While upon the railway track one of the young ladies descried through the gloom a locomotive crossing the bridge.She raised a shout, when the driver gave the team a clip and the sleigh had barely left the rails when the engine went thundering past.The belief of those in the sleigh was that the occupants of the cutter bad not been so- fortunate, and were greatly relieved when they found they were safe.Its driver had not noticed the engine until he was on it, and only a sharp jerk, which drew the horse aside saved them.As it was the horse's jaw had been grazed by the tender and was bleeding.The locomotive was on its way from Malone to asgist in hauling freight, and was running backwards, so that the headlight was not seen.The engineer neither whistled nor rang the bell, A more narrow escape could not .be.Had the large sleigh been struck, a dozen families, at least, would have been plunged into mourning.\u2014Agent Philpsof the Mutual settled last week a small claim arising out of a fire which had a curious origin.In the household of Mr 8.Graham, senr., near Herdman, a daughter rose one morning, lit the fire, and prepared breakfast.Returning to her room she changed her dress.While the family were partaking breakfast, the crackling of fire was heard upstairs, and going to her room it was found to bein flames, which a few buckets of water quenched.A hole had been burned through the ceiling, and but for the roof being a metal one, preventing the fire getting vent, the house would have gone.Theonly way to account for the fire is, that a spark from the stove must have lodged in the dress the young woman took off, which, after smouldering a while, burst into flame.\u2014In taking the chairat the concert of last evening, Mr Maclaren, M.P., accounted for the small attendance by the fact that entertainments of an improving type were so seldom held, that the Huntingdon people had got out of the habit of turning-out to them.He believed there ought to be, every winter, a series of lectures and concerts provided.The reserved seats in Moir hall were filled, but back of them the benches were empty.Miss Hollins- head was in splendid voice.Her first number fell rather flat, but with each succeeding one she grew in favor, and after her rendering of \u201cYe banks and braes o\u2019 bonnie Doon,\u201d the audience was hers.In response to one encore she showed her versatility by a recitation.Miss McGregor was her accompanist.Of piano-players there was a galaxy of talent which few rural localities could equal.The Misses Rowat, Miss Milicent Walker, Miss M.M.Cunningham, and Miss Buckham successively showed their skill, and were liberally applauded.The violinist, Mr Larsen, was unable to come, owing to the serious illness of his wile, and to fill the gap Mr Rennie was on hand with bis grama- phone.~In October a young man, F.Fitzpatrick, came here with a view to opening un office as dentist, which he did.Yesterday afternoon he died.The circumstances leading to his sudden death are these: he was of intemperate habits and on Sunday took from his office a bottle 61 wood alcobol, which he used in his practice, and drank part of it.On Monday evening be leit his wife to go to the Central hotel, and not returning she went to look for him, and found him sitting outside of Moir\u2019s ina stopid condition aud very cold.He walked home, slept well, and seemed as usual on Christmas day, taking both dinner and supper.He, be complained of losing his sight, when, about 2 o'clock, she went for Dr McMillan, who being out, she call ed on Dr Clouston, who found the young man blind, speaking ineoher- ently, and in a state of collapse.Administering a stimulant and uaing hot applications were of no avail in causing a reaction, and he rapidly grew weaker, dying shortly after 4 o'clock.The cause ol death was alcoholic poisoning.Deceased was a native of Dublin, Ireland, and came to Canada when 17 years old.He graduated as a dentist when 21, and was employed by Dr Young, Dr Brosseau, und others in Montreal, besides being, at intervals, in practice for himself.Heleaves a wife and 3 children, the oldest 7 years old.The body will be taken for burial to the city, where Mrs Fitzpatrick's people live, Public Meeting In pursuance to a uisition presented to me, requesting that a \u201cpublic meeting be called to take the necessary steps to welcome home John W.Smith, E Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery, who has represented our village ln South Africa,\u2019 I hereby convene & publie meeting, to be held in the Count uilding on SATURDAY EVENING, the 20th inst, at 8 s'clock.R.N.WALSH, Mayor village of Huntingdon Liberal Meeting A Meeting of all Liberals in Polling Division No 1, Elgin, will be held in the town hall on SATURDAY evening, 20th Dec., at 7 o'clock, for the purpose of electing delegates to attend 42 the County convention and other business.D.H.BROWN, Chairman Huntingdon Protestant Cemetery Co.The Annual Meeting of the Proprietors of Lots in the above company will be held in the County Building, in the village of Huntingdon, on WEDNESDAY, the Oth of January, 1001, at the hour of two o'clock in the afternoon.À full attendance is requested.CHAS.DEwICK, Secy.-Treas.Huntiugdon, Dec.23, 1900.WATCH NIGHT SERVICE 8tJ ohn\u2019s Church On the closing night of the Nineteenth Century, New Year's Eve, Dec.31st, 1900 A SPECIAL SERVICE will be held in St John\u2019s Church, Huntingdon, at 11 o'clock p.m.On New Year's Day Service will be held in the church in the mqroing at half-past ten o'clock.NEW YEAR GIFTS Dozens of Beautiful and Useful Articles.Can only mention a few.Dinuer Sets China Tea Sets Five O'clock Sets Berry Sets Fruit Disbes Icecream Dishes Handsome Lamps Toilet Sets And an endless variety of very band- some FANCY CHINA; also, Glassware.You will also find many suitable things in Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, &c.esz>The best value and choicest TEAS always on hand.Please call.W.A.DUNSMORE HUNTINGDON JAMES FORTUNE Leads the Trade in HOLIDAY GOODS See the NEW GAME OF FORT ARCHARENA KOPJE CROKINOLE, and other Games.Just Arrived, Toys, Dolls, Toy Books, Books suitable for presents, -NEW YEAR CARDS, Albums and Tollet Cases, Violins, Skates and Hockey Sticks.A Fresh Stock of Confectionery Perfumery, Toilet Soaps, Tooth and Halr Brushes, Patent Medicines, DRUGGIST'S SUNDRIES, &c.JAMES FORTUNE HUNTINGDON 42 Montreal, Dec.24\u2014There were about 250 head of butchers\u2019 cattle, 30 calves, and 200 sheep and lambe offered for sale at the East End abattoir today.There were only a fow butchers looking around and they were not anxious to buy, consequent.1y sales were few and far between.A large fat cow was sold at 4c Wb, plus $1, and several other pretty good cattle were sold at from 3% to 4c ¥ Ib.Common stock sold at from 24 to 8%c ¥ 1b, and canners at from 1¥t03c¥ Ib.The calves were a rather poor Jot, being the culls from last week\u2019s markets, The sheep also were a bad lot and sold at from 2% to8cPd., Lambs sold at from 4e to nearly 4%c W 1b.Fas hogs sold at from to 5e ¥ Ib, weighed off however, finished the bottle of woud the sure.1900.\u201cThis sya wring proved system has a boon 10 our business, so much se thas ve Lave sold one half more goods than any previous year, and sow wo take this opportantty o sacking au an customers or r very al patron during the year, and trust tha from the above margin system, you have all realized a share of the discount, and by this saving, 1 hope, we will be more united, and a patronage will be se~ cured during the year 1901.Wieh- ing you one and sll a prosperous and happy new year.W.A.SHARPE) [200 Undercaner EE LOOK | You will make a mistake if you don't buy your TOYS, Station- et Perfumery, Toiles Cases, Glove and Handkerchief Cases, Jowel Cases, Shaving Sets, Collar and Cuff Boxes, Work Boxes, Writing Sets, Ink Stands, and last but not least, the.+ G.B.CHOCOLATES The Best in the Land \"x W.B.RENNIE HUNTINGDON P.S.sIf you want one of thé best Enlicion instruments in, the garid, buy one of the BERLINER MA- PHONES, to keep you happy during the long winter evenings.2 W.B.R.CANADA, Province of Quebec, District of Beauharnols.SUPERIOR COURT Dame EMILE Hay, of Valleyfield, District of Beauharnois, wife common as to property of Joseph Hurtu- No 668 bise, trader, of the same place, dul authorized to appeas.; of proceedings, Filgintit vs.JOSEPH HURTUBISE, trader, 6f the same place, Defendant An action for separation of pro- rty has, this day, been instituted fore this court.RENAUD & BOISSONNAULT Attorneys for Plaintlf Valleyfleld, 12th October, 1900.&& The Great West Life Aaudance Company intend to push their business in Huntingdon county.They are willing to make a specially favorable contract with à young man who is well connected and well -acquainted in the Sounty., Apply to GREAT WEST A88.Co., St James-st., Montreal.SA Eastern Townships Bahk Dividend No 83 Notice fs hereby given that a Dividend of Three and One-Half Per Cent.Upon the paid-up Capltal Stock of this Bank has been declared for the current half-year and that the same will be payable at the Head Office and Branches on and alter Wednesday, 2nd Day of January Next.The Transfer Books will be closed from 15th to 31st December, both days inclusive, By order of the Board.WM.FARWELL, General Manager Sherbrooke, 6th Dec., 1000.43 ELAR Ses N SYSTEM TIME TABLE.A.M.P.M.Leave Fort Covington.6.20 .1.48 \u2018\u201c 8t Agnes.6.20 ., 1.68 \u2018* Whites.6.38 .2.10 Carrs.6.42.2.18 \u201c Huntingdon.\u2026.6.61 .2.30 1% Ormstown., 708.253 Arriving in Montreal at 9.00 .4.Leave Montreal at 7 a.m., arriving in Huntingdon at 9.10 a.m.Leave Montreal at 4.00 Bim arriviog in Huntingdon at 6.03 p.m.Tickets to Boston, Worcester, Manchester, Holyoke, Hartford, Springs field, New York, California, Seattle, Portland, Chicago, Ogden, Montana, and to all points east or west, can be had at the cheapest rates by applying Apply to : ANDREW PHILPS, Tioket Agent, Hu néfordon, Province of Quebec, School Municipality of | HINCHINBROOK.Tenders for Wood.Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to the 19th day of January next, for the delivery on or before the 15th day of March, 1901, of the necessary supply of wood at the following Schools in the above muni cipality, viz.: 1, 2, 5, 6, and 9.Nothing but hardwood accepted; to be two feet long and of god sound quality.M.ANDERSON, Secy.-Treas.Herdman,Que., Dec.24,1900.B.8.G Montreal, December 26.\u2014Manitoba Strong Bakers' Flour, best 83.85 @4.05; Straight Roller in bags 9.60 @81.70, ve Rolled Oats $3.20(363.25P bbl; $1.68 @81.60 P bag.CL Bran ¥ ton Manitoba $16.00@016.50 Shorts, $17.50(g617.50 Moullie, 620.00(@624.00 \" Hay, No 1 scarce at $10.00@811.00 Seam, No 2 $0.00(299.50; clover $6.00 Cheese\u201410@104e Butter, Creamery, finest 22{(383c; seconds 21(\u20ac220; Dairy 192206 al SE New lald 24(9250, No3 150s Turkeys sold at 81(40}o; chickens a6 s fowls : a den She bras Hate, Dresed Hols §7.25(261.75 P 16008.ats, 310, ring.Bok Outs soié at Vg 00 doy} ."]