Leeds Rd., N elson (BOTTOM OF CHAPEL STREET), WITH A LARGE STOCK OF HIS WELL KNOWN BOOTS AND SHOES WHICH HAVE BECOME SO POPULAR AMONGST THE INHABITANTS OF NELSON AND DISTRICT. Sole Agent for this district for the Celebrated Water-proof K" Boots, Pliant "K " Boots, Dr. Jfeger's S

- - - YESTERDAY'S PROGRAMMES COLNE. The majority of the Sunday school town held their usual Christmas yesterday. In the case of Christ Church, howevir, the Sunday schools were closed on account of the outbreak of smallpox and it has therefore been deemed advisable to postpone th

M.I.S.—Mr J. S. Lord, on Friday, concluded the earlier part of the :es,sion with a paper on the Education Question. A fair discus.sion followed. Mr Walter Boothman presided. CHILDREN'S HOMES.— The annual collection in aid of Dr. Stephen:7on's Children's Home was taken en Sunday

You are invited to call and Examine the Stock.

begs to intimate that he has REMOVED his business from 116, Scotland Road to the above address, ' where he hopes to continue to receive their support. nb4 9,

Hey), The "Baena Box,' 69, Leeds Road, Nelson. nbsol

The Guardiens of the above-named Union will, at their Meeting, to be held on the 14th of June, 1900, proceed to the Election and Appointment of MALE IMBECILE ATTENDANT at a salary at the rate of £3O per annum, together with rations, apartments, washing, and uniform in the Woriho

If political activity is at low water mark in the country as Alderman Catlow pointed out at Padiham, it is obtaining much talit v in the township of Barrowford, where quite a magical change has recently been worked. Successful lectures have been inaugurated at the Liberal Club a

SHOP NOTTING.—On Monday, in the Co-operative Hall, Church-street, a shop meeting was held in connection with the Colno Weavers' Association. The vicepresident, Mr T. Hirst, presided, and addressei, were given by Alr .1. Harrows, of Putliham, Councillor Hargreaves of Nelson, Coun

te rm of years or subject to six months' notice. Bonds prepared free of cost, and interest paid half -yearly. Names of Mortgagees. are not published. For particulars apply to Mr. C. H. Brear, Boreug'h Accountant, Nelsen. J. H. BALDWICK, Town Clerk. naBB3 THE BOROUGH LAND & BUILD