We shall • add our congratulations to the many that will be extended to the Lincoln Soldiers' Reception Committee. Seldom did a local organisation take up a harder task. Much to their disappointment and surprise , they found that the public were indiffe7ent—the war was over, and

The ladies' and gents' sections of the Retford Swimming Club held a most successful series of races at the Bathi on Wednesday evening. There was a crowded attendance, and although the races were entirely closf d to all but local swimmers, they furnished keen and exciting finishe

Churcbgate, Retford. PIANOS AND ORGANS BY ALL • HE LEADING MAKERS. TUNING AND REPAIRS A SPECIALA Y. Manager—C. HARVEY. Formally with the Orcbeetrelle Cu. and Chappell an/. C 3.. 7 n.l--trreo London. W. (LATE OF THE IRISH GUARDS).

THE METHODIST MESSAGE. A Meld Ainvement. [BY THE REV T. GRAHAM.] S'unday, February 4th, will mark • new epoch in Methodism. A me age has been Idistributed which is addressed to the uni'versed Methodist commrnity. The order the title page directs that It shall be "read in all our

~ Lincoln Baby Burnt to reatb. PLAYING A CYCLE PUMP. A RISKY MATERL4I4 CORONER CONVINCES vn JURY BY LIPER.TMENT. The City Coroner (Dr. W. It. B. Brook) and a jury held un inquest in the Board Boom ot the Lincoln County hospital Monday evening, into the °uvulastances atteud.ng th

High Holm.. Farm. Dec. 27th, 1912. Wieetom Bawl ry. Dear Sir,—Sonie tirne about October 17th, 1911, I railed nod you fitted me with a pair of Spectacles. I am very pleased with them. I Call M e eery well in them considering my age, te next b'rthday. I thank you very much for the

Yeeterday.—Before Mr. T. Beecoby (in the chair). the Rev. T. Morgan, and Mr. it. A. Bradshaw.

FISH POTATO PlE.—Take six large potatoes, one large tablospoonful of hinter. a mall slice' of onion, one • pint of cooked codfish, salt, river, one large tablespoonful of flour. Pans the potatoes and boil, drain off the water, mash Aight and fine. Add ealt and pepper, one tables

in Holly-road; 10 rooms, all conven.ences. No. U. lixitocia-rued. Compact littl • house; al conveniences, now oo4upied • Mr. Ytullipaon; eurly p.ou. A 22 Od. "Cioredale," Holly-road. A des rable house in a good situation; all conv,uiences; immediate pocsission. Rent £22 lny. Lon