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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1906-7-5, Page 1Vol.. 84. No. 82 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, X14_ New Advertisements. Local—McKey & Co, Belt found—THE Posv. Rug found—Tut POST, Notice—Alex, D, Grant. Cream Separators—P. Ferguson. Mid -Summer Sate—G. N, McLaren, ll{? t RC1 ,C m, 1Vlouorie� SCHOOL Hume—The report of S. S. No, 9, for the mouth of June; -- Ir. IV—A. Speiran, 74o ; W. Noble, 656 ; E. McNaught, s78 ; P. Harrison, 553 ; A. McKay, 415 ; F, McNaught, 400 ; M. Cummings, 288 ; W, Hislop, 262 ; M. Bray, 196 ; F. Tarr, 142. Sr, I1I—G, Sehnock, 37i ; D. Tarr, 224 ; J. Mann, iao, Jr, III—B, McQuarrie, 566, L. Harrison, 558 ; L. Speiran, 549 ; E. Smith, 477 ; H. Noble, 456 ; B. McNaught, 445 ; B. Mann, 441 ; C, Flood, 36o ; O. Brown, 349 ; N• Livingstone, 297 ; P. Hodges, 249 B. Snelling, 13o, Class II—M, Living. atone, 426 ; L. McKay, 361 ; N. Sehnock, 325 ; G. Snelling 230. Pt. II—S, McQuarrie, 27o ; j, Machan, 203, J. McKay, 19r : L. Hislop, 146 ; C. Bray, 132 ; M. Cummings, 125 ; M. Smith, for ; E. McKay, 98 ; W. McNaught, 79 ; W. Smith, 6o. Average attendance, 48. ALBERTA MONAUGHT, Teacher, ern rm. nbrOo,t. Mrs. Jno, Ferguson and baby, of Brussels, are visitors at the manse. Several from this locality attended a welcome social to Rev, Mr, Powell and family at Brussels on Wednesday evening. Last Sabbath afternoon a large con- gregation greeted Rev. E. G. Powell, the new Methodist minister. He made a favorable impression. We wish him success. Miss Lizzie McKay, teacher, left on Tuesday ou a trip to Regina, Sask., where she purposes spending her vaca- tion with relatives and friends. We wish her an enjoyable stay. Will. Hunter, who holds a position at Stratford, was here for the Dominion Day holiday. He appears to be well pleased with the Classic city and may go into housekeeping there. Miss Allis Switzer. who has been visiting her friend, Miss 011ie Bal- lantyne at Atwood, bas returned home accompanied by her sister, Miss Tessie, who is teachingschool in that district. The Parkdale "Albions" will play the Brussels Football team in Brussels on Monday evening at 5 o'clock sharp. The game is called at that hour as the visitors leave for Toronto by a special train in the evening. G. Perrie, of Hamilton, has been visiting his brothers and sister in this locaiity and making an effort to regain his old time vigorous health which has not been as good as usual. His many old friends were glad to see him. Bltaevale. Joseph Churchill still continues poorly. Miss Maggie Jermyn, of Toronto, visited at her home on the Bluevale road. Thomas Pilkie, of Wexford, visited over Sunday at Jas. and William Messers. Mrs. Plastow, of Rockton, is visiting the family of Magnus,Spenceand other friends. John Beattie, of Seaforth, and Mrs. Scott, ot Ohio, visited at F. 8, Scotts last week. All the holiday keepers in this neigh- borhood spent Monday at the celebrat- ion in Wroxeter. Joseph Burgess and ;daughters, of Woodstock, visited over Sunday at John Burgess'. Wm. Grey, jr., spent the holiday in Bluevale, Mr. Grey has removed from Dunnville to Owen Sound. Mrs. Fred. Davey and children, Listowel, spent the holidays with her parents and brothers in Bluevale. Miss Annie Nelson returned to her home at Thedford last week after several weeks visiting at S, Paul's, The train due here at nine in the evening did not arrive till half past three last Sunday morning, It was weary waiting for those expecting holiday visitors. Malcolm Isbister, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, visited his brother, County Councillor, Isbister, of Morris, and his sister, Mrs. F. B. Scott, of Bluevale, last week. Walter Davidson and Milton Mc Vittie attended the wedding on Wednesday of last week, of Anson Dulmage, Lakelet, Bob. Altcheson was rather badly injured while playing toot ball in Wroxeter on Monday, We hope he may soon recover, Robert Musgrove, a well known resident of this locality, has been ap- pointed a License Commissioner for the East Riding of Huron, succeeding tbe late Wm. Wilson, of Wroxeter, who only attended one meeting after his appointment. Mr. Musgrovesbonld all the bill. 13etgrave. W. F. M. S. The Women's Mission- ary Society met in the Belgrave Methodist church on June t4th with a good attendance of members Pres. eat. After the business of the So- ciety had been transacted the Treasurer read the following report for the past year:—Annual members fee $19.25 ; Silver Anniversary, $9.35 ; mite boxes, $1,16 ; donations, 75 cts ; Easter offer- ing $3.o5 ; Rest Fund Si .no ; Exten- sion Fund, $47.10 ; other sources $ro.41 ; Expenses $2.89, leaving a bal- ance to send to tbe Branch Treasur- er ot a total of $89.28. After" a hearty vote of thanks was given to our re- tiring President, Mrs. (Rev.) Jones the meeting closed with the Benediction. Wsal tgII. Haying has commenced in tbis locality. Walton will celebrate the r2th this year in Seaforth. Miss Lillie Fraser, of Seaforth, is visiting in Walton. Miss Alice McVittie is visiting friends in Seaforth. Some of our residents attended pic- nics on Dominion Day. Next Sabbath afternoon Rev. Mr. Currie, will preach to the Orangemen in .the Methodist church at 3:15 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Hoard, fof Roseneath, are visiting at Dr. lvfenzies'. Mr. Hoard intends opening a harness shop here In the near future. E. H. Jordan, who has been on tbe G. & G. R, staff here for some time, returned home on Saturday. He will attend the Summer Survey School of McGill College, Montreal. .Tacltn a,e to w iu A fine time was enjoyed at the pic- nic last Saturday. J. T. Strachan will spend a few days at the lake this week. Jas. Moses was visiting friends at Beamsville, for a few ..days. D, L. Strachan, merchant, was visiting friends bere on Friday and Saturday of last week, Donald Innes is a welcome visitor with old friends here.. He played with the boys at Wroxeter last week. Mrs. McCosb, of Pine River, accom- panied by her son, R. A., were visitors at the home ;of Elden Johu Strachan last week. Congratulations are being extended to W. E. Bryans who bas completed bis medical course at Toronto. We expect he will take a foremost place in profession of bis choice, The old bridge is barred against traf- fic and Geo. Barkley and staff are building the new cement abutments preparatory to the new steel super- structure being put on. There is a good fording place through the Mait- land. Word bas been received that E. E, Bryans, son of Alex. Bryans, has pass- ed his final examination in Medicine in Winnipeg and will soon be ready to hang out his shingle. He should score a big success;in his calling and we be. lieve he will. Mrs. Wm, J, Behsrriell, of Iron Bridge, Algona, is at present visiting friends 10 Grey and Morris. She came to be present at the wedding of her nephew, Chas. W. Eaket. It is 14 years since Mr. and Mrs. Baharriell went to Algoma where they have prospered. MATRIMONIAL —The home of Mrs. Mulligan, Jamestown, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday, Stine 27th, when liar second daughter, Miss Adelia A„ and Chas. W. Eaket, of the township of Grey, were made husband and wife. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Ferric, E. A., of Wroxeter, at the hour of 5 o'clock p, m., to the strains of the Wedding March, played by Miss Julia Frain, cousin of the groom. The happy couple took their places under a beautiful arch in tbe parlor. The bride was accompanied by her sister, Miss Maggie, while Chas. Forrest, Lame Morass are Poor Travellers P, FERLISON, Did yon ever try to drive a horse that went lame easily ? Or one always afraid lie wouldn't bear you say "whoa ?" Some horses can't travel because they are home and others won't travel without a lob of urging. THEY Ani Nos run Hoses To SIM, It's just the same with Cream Separators. Some are always out of fix, and some turn like sore shelters. Such Separators don't have the up-to-date features found only in The Sharples Tubular Buy a Tubular. Have a Separator with waist low supply oat, simple bowl hung from single, frfotionlese bearing and driven by wholly enoloaed self -oiling gears—A SEPAe,troxt A Oaxnn CAN esax Fon—one that will lent a life time, I'll take a Tubular allayed and &how you how airnple, strong and eBoaent it is. AGENT, BRUSSELS imoommaimmuilmosama cousin of the groom, performed the duties of best man, Bride looked very charming dressed in white organdie, trimmed with ribbon and cream lace and carrying a boquet of White roses, She was given away by her uncle, P. J. McDonald, of Brussels. A deligbt- fnl,wedeling'supper was served to the happy pair and their guests, A large gathering of friends and well wishers were present from Wroxeter, Wing - ham, Brussels, Ethel and Walton to extend congratulations. The presents were numerous and costly showing the Mgt] esteem in which Mr and Mrs. Eaket are held, The groom's gift to the bride was a locket and chain ; to the bridesmaid a gold blouse set and to the groomsmau a torquoise tie pin. The evening was spent in games and social chat. The happy couple broke up wishing. Mr, and Mrs. Eaket long life and prosperity. They will take up their residence in Wroxeter, where Mr, Eaket is employed with Messrs. Barnard & Pope. F.t1Ae1. L M, Henry received a car of Mani. toba wheat this week. Miss Mabel Coates spent the holiday visiting Mrs, E. Coher at Moorefield, Mrs. Geo. Pollard and Verda spent the holidays in Hamilton and Toronto. Miss Olive Raynard is home again after a lengthy visit with friends in Belmore. Several picnic parties from Listowel and Atwood were in the grove here last Monday. W, Eckmier is home from Stratford Business College. He purposes going West shortly, Misses Nellie Hansuld and Lizzie Chambers spent the holiday in Clinton and Goderich, Jno. McDonald visited friends and relatives In Port Elgin, Paisley and Southampton, Miss Alice Thomson, of Brussels, was the guest of Miss Edith Freeman last Friday and Saturday. Misses Lillian Simpson, Bernice Slemmon and Mabel Lamont try their musical exrms. in Teeswater Thursday. We wish them success.. Foot Ball match at Brussels next Monday evening between the "Albions," of Parkdale, 'and Brussels team. Game at 5 o'clock. We do not know all the people who have visitors coming here. If you have anybody come to sea you or you are going away yourself send it to THE Pos'r. Ethel cheese factory disposed of the first half of June make of cheese to the Ballantyne firm (r. r1 cents. There were 120 boxes. Cheesemaker Brown is giving a good account of himself. Miss Emily Mason, who has been in Toronto for several months pursuing her musical studies, bas returaed home again after taking first-class honors in same. We congratulate our young friend. The Toronto Globe of Friday, June 29th says :—"There has been a number of inquiries from outside points particularly as to wbether Monday will be a legal holiday. The act of parlia- ment fixing July 121 as a public holi- day in celebration of Confederation expressly provides that when that date falls on a Sunday the following day shall be observed us a public holiday," This sbould set some peoples' minds at rest who object to others enjoying themselves here. SUCCESSFUL LAWN SOCIAL.—A very successful lawn social was held under tbe auspices of the League at Jno, MeD onald's, the commodious grounds making an ideal place for such gather- ings. A well rendered program added very materially to the success of the party. Among those who took part were Misses Spence, C. Davies, Misses Ida Cole and L. Simpson, Miss 'Lamont, the orchestra and the children in a beautiful chorus. E. Sanderson very kindly brought his gramophone and gave several selections. This is the best gramophone we have yet heard in clearness and purity of tone. Most of the success is due the ladies who so well managed the tables and the stand and especially to Mrs. John Eckmier, who is an adept at ice cream manufacturing, A hearty vote of thanks was given to all concerned, inoved by John Jackson and seconded by Win. King, and especially to Mr. and Mrs. McDonald for the use of their lawn, Mrs. Jno. Eckmier for her faithful services and Mr. Sanders for his gramophone. " The proceeds were Dearly $50.00 SCHOOL RETORT.—The following is the report for June of Ethel Public School :—Sr. Dept.—Fifth class, ex- amined in Hist„ Euo„ Geo., Arith.— Pearl Breintter 76. Sr. Fourth, exam, in Gram„ Arith„ Spell. and Hist.—I. Heath 7o, R. Fraser 57, L Strachan 52, L, McLeod 33, re, Eckmier 25, Jr, Fourth, exam. in Geo„ Read., Hist„ Arith.—E. Thompson 74, C. Dane 71, C. Hausuld 68, J. Bremner 65. A. Mc- Kee 56, A. Cooper 46, H. Eckmier 25. Sr. Third, exam. in Geo„ Writ., Hist., Arithmetic—I. Engler 95, A, Barr 8g, F. Freeman 82, V. McCall 64, L. McIntosh 63, F. McCallum Si, W. Eck- mier 55, Jr, Third, exam. in Geo„ Writ„ Hist, Arith,—C, Dunbar le, H. Smith 74, R. Thompson 72, 5. Hems- worth 59, E, Maybury 58, E. McLeod 46, P. McKee 43, j. Cooper 41, A. Mc- Neeland 25. L. SH NNON, Priocipel, —Jr, Dept.—Sr. II—Stanley Strach, an, Noble Melee, Verde Pollard, Olive Cooper, Pearl Bateman, Cristle Engler, Norman Addy, Elwin Dobson, Cecil Eckmier, Lavine Hunter, Mary Hun- ter, Jr. II—Russell Eckmier, Ross Coates, Edith Heath, Lucinda Mc. Neeland, Edith Ferguson, Grace Eck - infer, Wilfred .Thompson, Geo, Cole, Reggie Hemsworth, Annie Ward, Wesley Yeo. Part II—Della McKee, Maggie Coates, Roy Dunbar, Pearl Dobson, Sr, I — Harold Freeman, JULY 8, 1906 W. H. KERR, Prop Louise Longeway, Stuart McDonald, Lockhart Dane, Flossie Sanders, Stan- ley Gill, Clara McCallum, Harold Love, George Pollard, Lydia Thibideau, ,Jr, I—Arlene Longeway, Laura Hems- worth, Russell McNeeland, Johnny Heath, Russell Yeo, Lottie Ward, Edith Eckmier, Willie Cole, Stephen Thibideau, Jimmie Lucas, Pearl hove. A, G, SWI'rZER, Teacher. Mor1'04, Charles Lake and Robt. Carr jr. were visiting friends iu Belgrave on Suuday, A letter has been received from Ninga, Manitoba, stating that Mrs, Teo. Manning had arrived safely at her son's home, Mrs. F. J. Matheson and children, of Flesherton, spent the holiday at the home of John Manning, 5th line. Mrs. Matheson is a daughter of Mr. Manning, Don't forget the football match at Brussels on Monday evening between the Parkdale "Albions" and the home team, Game called at 5 o'clock sharp as the Parkdale team leave on the Huron Old Boys' excursion an the evening. A good game may be ex- pected, Dotxo NICELY.—Jno. Heffron, who had his right leg broken in two places by the collapse of a barn that was being moved on the farm of Simpson, McCall, 7th line, is making favorable progress. He also received a nasty gash on the bead, necessitating 6 or 7 stitches. It was a miracle that more people were not seriously injured out of the 13 present at the time. We hope Mr. Heffron will soon be o. k. Senora, REPORT.—Following is the report for S. S. No. 5, Morris :—Class V—Total Soo—J, Clegg, 414:. N. Wheeler, 291 ; G. Ferguson, 2o1, Sr. IV—L. Ferguson, 307 ; J. Anderson. 283 ; M. Irvine, 26r ; R. Wigbtman, 259 ; Gertie Clarke, 2472..' M. Irvine, 098 ; L. Clarke, x87 ; M. Johnston, 134, Jr. IV—N, Geddes, 44o ; L. Bates, 235. Sr. III—H. Jobnson, 300 ; N. Wheeler, 270 ; J. Ferguson, r85. Jr. III—I. Wightman, 257 ; G. Clarke, 245 ; J • Tasker, 235 ; S. Ir- vine, 219 ; V. Young, 212 ; H. Arm- strong, 189 ; M. Jordon, x35. Sr, II— H. Armstrong, C. Geddes, B. Proctor, E. Wilkinson, A.: Tasker, C. Fraser, Jr.II— Jessie Jobnson, M. Cole, B. Wightman, C. Cole, N. Stonehouse, T. Armstrong, C. Martin, W. Irvine, Willie Stretton, G. Ferguson. Sr. Pt. I—M. Proctor, N. Wigbtman, 8, Proctor, S, Fraser. Jr. Pt. I—C. Stonehouse, L. Bell, C. Armstrong, L. Naylor, M, Johnson. HARRY AINLAY, Teacher, Gree•. Miss Maggie McNair, loth con., is at present holidaying with friends at Hespeler and Dundas, j, H, Betz, and wife, of East Tawas, Michigan, bave been visiting at the home of P. Botz, rrth con, Mrs. Walter Box, of Stratford, was visiting her mother, Mrs. Carr and her brother Robt. for a few days. Mrs, Joseph Savage who has been on the sick list for the past week, we are pleased to state is on the mend. R. Docket, who has been under the doctor's care for the last week is some- what improved and will soon be able to be out again. During the past week Alex. Fergu- son, a former resident of tbis locality, was visiting at Jarnes Ferguson's. He is a brother to D. M. Ferguson; merchant, Stratford. David S. Houston, youngest son of Jas, Houston, 16th con., has gone to Meaford, where he bas secured a posi- tion as a stenographer in an office in that town ,• Success. Tuesday of this week Miss Kate Telfer, x6th con„ went West on the Excursion. She will visit at her sister's at Souris, Man., in Winnipeg and other points,' We expect she will enjoy.the holiday, A. I. and Mrs. McTaggart, of Chi- cago, spent last week under the parental roof. Mr. McTaggart left for the Windy City on Monday of this week but Mrs, McTaggart will spend some time at "The Pines," An old and well known former resi- dent of Grey, in the person of Wm. Bishop, of Komoka, was calling on old friends during the past week. He wears well. Mr, Bishop was accom- panied by his brother-in-law, D, Matheson, of St. Marys, We understand that S. 8, Lamont, who has been teaching in 5, S. No. 3, Grey, and who resigned his position, purposes going West this Summer and will likely follow the profession for a time there, He was West last season so knows the outliue. Mr, Lamont is a good teacher. That people who live in Grey town- ship may have an idea of what is doing at the Council and the volume of business transacted they should read the minutes of the regular Sessions. At last meeting no less a sum than $4,716 was paid out. Of course this is a larger amount than usual but the meetings are ail busy seasons. Clerk McIntosh earns his salary all right. ScHooL REPORT.—Following ie the standing of the pupils of S. S, No. 3' for the month of June,—Class. V— Jessie McDonald. Sr. IV --Harold. Wilbee. Jr. IV-Huglx Smith, 75 ; Russel Wilbee, 50, Sr, III—Thos. McDonald, 62 ; Cecil McKinnon, 52 ; Ernie Cardiff, 51 ; Burnet Smith, 36, Ir. III—Jean Smith, 70 ; Milton Lowe, 6o ; Oliver Doll, 58 ; Minnie Edwards, 40 ; Jim Cole, Rachel Snaith Jr. H— ies. Oliver, 74 ; Katie McDonald. 66 Edna Lattimore, 6o ; Fred Cole, 57, Pt, ll—.Edgar Lattimore, 60 ; Gertie Shaw, Bessie Smith, Marion Smith, Puttee Smith, Millie McParlano, Pt. I —Stuart Grant, Liza 8851109, Jamas McFarlane. S. 8, LAMONT - Teacher, Mrs. Chas, Razelf and daughter, Mrs, Engle, and son, of Paw Paw, Michigan, were in Lucknow for a few days during the past week. Mrs. Patterson and daughter, of Carnevale, N. W. T., are here on a visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. .Patterson is a daughter of Thomas Whitfield, lath eon. Don't forget the Football match in Brussels next Monday evening' at 5 o'clock sharp. The Parkdale "Albions" will play against the home team. A good game may be expected, Miss Mary Davidson left on Monday for a holiday outing to Arcola, N. W. T., where she visits her sister, Mrs. G. Bennett. She will likely be away for a couple of months and we hope she will have a good time. Icit CREAM SOCIAL,—Friday evening of next week an Ice Cream Social will be held at the borne of John Bryans, Lot 2I, Con. 3, under the auspices of Roe's church Epworth League. A good program will be presented con- sisting of music, readings, recita- tions, addresses &c. Tea served from 6 to 8 p. m, If you want a good time be sure and attend. SILVER WEDDING,—The 25th anni- versary of J. W. and Mrs. Evans' wed • ding was a very pleasant event on Thursday evening of last week, 225 guests took supper which was served in the barn which was beautifully dec- orated with evergreens and bunting, Tea was served rn good style by 12 waiters, 6 ladies and their gentlemen friends. Tables were decorated with flowers and were well laden with all kinds of cakes, candies, nuts, straw- berries, ice cream, &c, The program which was as follows, was held in the house :—Opening address by Rev. Mr. Armstrong ; song, J. Longmire ; in- strumental, Miss Alice Davies ; recita- tion, Miss 0. McGillivray ; -solo, Mrs, (Dr.) Ferguson; recitation, 7. Long- mire ; speech, Ira Taylor ; recitation, Miss Davies ; duet, Mrs. Geo. Wilson and Wm. Evans ; speech, Rev. Mr. Armstrong ; reply by J. W. Evans. All joined in singing the "Glory Song." The remainder of the evening was spent by the young people in trip- ping the light fantastic. The presents were beautiful and costly. There were guests from Carrivale, N. W. T. ; Linwood, Atwood, Listowel, Moles- worth, Britton, Brussels and surround• ing country. The genial host and his estimable wife received many hearty congratulations on the arrival of so important an event as the 25th wed- ding anniversary and many good wishes were expressed as they square away for the next 25. Mr. and Mrs. Evans made admirable host and hostess and the large company put to an ele- gant time in their comfortable and commodious residence, Wroxeter. CELEBRATION,—Wroxeter had a big day last Monday and presented, as they always do, a very interesting program. The village wore Its holiday clothes and looked quite gay. In the forenoon a hotly contested Foot ball match was played between the juniors of Brussels and Wroxeter, resulting in a•win for the visitors by 1 to o. Teams lined up as follows ;— WaoxsTRn Bnns&RLs Green Goal 8' Gerry Weir il Banka IJ.."' G Boost Hamilton ,.,,,, j t,,, G Armstrong Oaeemore 1 Geo Bose Garr l.Baoks {,., T MoDonald Ms8lwen W Scott Bandereon A McMillan Andrews A Jackson Bleak rde Henderson 'Forwa ...W McGlynn 0 McMillan MoHaroher � � J Elliott In the afternoon Jamestown and Blue - vale battled for Footbali distinction and honors were fairly evenly divided, eventually resulting to a victory for the former, Geo. Paulin was referee. A short program of foot races was presented resulting as follows :—Boys race, under 14 years Chas. McMillan 1st, R. Searles and ; under 16, Thos. McDonald 1st, P. Martin 2nd ; Girls race, Jeanet Black 1st, Maggie Sander - sen and ; Free for all, Rus, Brown, ist, R. J. McLauchlin, end ; rooster race, R. MoRercher, 1st, Jas. Perrin, 2nd. One of the most interesting features of the day was a closely fought out base ball game between Harriston and the "Unions," old time competitors The home team had the better of the play but lost through a few costly errors. Harris Hamilton and John Brawn, former villagers, constituted the battery for Wroxeter and showed their old time proficiency, Harriston was whitewashed 6 innings and the Unions a similar number, Following was the score :— restate It 0 HARIrt5255 11 0 Bilarpin 2 8 Moq aeon 5 2 xtae 1 e MoQnlbban....t ,. 1 4 .Howson 1 5 Hieginbottam ,.. 1 e Btinwnn 1 8 Moore 0 4 Brawn 1 e Michie - 0 8 Band(reou 0 4 Ward 0 4 Green 0 5 Wilson 0 5 Hamilton 0 2 Hestia 1 2 Dobson 0 4 Waal/burn ...,,,... 1 8 e 27 7 27 ' A, Paulin, Umpire. The music of the day was supplied by a contingent of the 48th Highlanders Band from Torouto, who also supplied the program at the Concert given in the evening, assisted by Bert Lloyd. Beautiful weather ; large crowd ; inter- esting features and an obliging Com- mittee made up a very pleasant time, and Wroxeter is to be congratulated on the moose of the day, 0, and Mrs.Cook, of Hensall, visited T, and Mrs, Hemphill over the holi- daV, Miss Jennie Murray, of White- church, Is the guest of Mrs. E. T. Edwards. Miss E. Henry left for her home in Whitechurch, Where be will spend the yaoantion, Mrs, W.'I'hompson, of Teeswater, visited last week with her sister, Mrs. Geo, Allan. Mrs, T. F. Miller is visiting in Tor- ou to, John and Mrs. Brawn returned to Toronto on Tuesday, Co. Councillor Miller, of Toronto, was in town for a few days, Alvin Hemphill, of Toronto, visited his parents over the holiday. Miss Truax, of Walkerton, is the guest of Miss Lulu Hemphill. Robert Lang, of Stratford, is the guest of his mother, Mrs, R. Lang. Miss Elsie Allan is spending the Summer vaeattou at her home here, Mrs, N. j. Robinson and cbildren have returned from a visit to Oakville. J. and Mrs. Koehler, of Ayton, are visiting with the latter's sister, Mrs. A. H. Moffitt, George and Sam Willis, of London, renewed acquaintances in the village on Monday. Mrs. S. Aitkins, of Toronto, spent a few days at the home of W. al, and Mrs. Robinson, Miss Dorothy Miller left for Tor- onto on Tuesday to spend a month with relatives. Miss Brock, of Wingharn, presided at the recent Entrance examinations here last week. G. Howe and Miss Howe spent several dsys at Hespeler at the Old Boys' re -union, Stewart and Nellie Fox, of Brussels, spent a few days with their aunt, Mrs 0, 0, Stewart, Mrs, A. Campbell and two sons, of London, are visiting the former's brother, W. Leckie, of Howick. Albert and Mrs. Welsh, of Toronto, former residents of the village, called on old friends here Dominion Day. A Garden Party, under the auspices ot the Presbyterian church will be held at Maitland Terrace, the residence of Lawrence Lovell, on Friday night. R, I. Laing for the past six mouths bas been attending the Central Busi- ness College Stratford, Ont. and pass. ed successfully his final examinations and secured bis Diploma. We con- gratulate him on his success and wish him a prosperous future. R. J. should do well and will no doubt. People We Talk About. Mre. W. L. Baker wee visiting friends al Seafortb. Dr. T. T. MoRae was visiting in Clin- ton. Miss Isabel Strachan ie visiting in Wroxeter, Ed, Earley spent Dominion Day et bis home at Linwood. Mre. R, N. Barrett, of Wiogham, was in town 00 Monday, Mre. L. Callan ie visiting witb relatives and friends at Ionerkip. Mao Gutting, of Toronto, was a visitor in town for a taw days. Miss Pearl MoMiilan, of Toronto, was home over the holiday. Mre. M. Buchanan hap gone to Owen Sound to visit her eieter, Thee, Ainley, of Listowel, was calling on old friends in Brunetti. W. J. Hunter, of Stratford, was a holiday visitor in Brussels. Mrs. Ed. Lowry and daughter, were at Wingharn for a few days. Mrs. Deadman and Mise Trate were vieitiug relatives at Delaware, Mrs. Walker spent the 1st visiting her brother and sister in Brantford, A. MoGavin, of Wiogham, was oalling on old lriends in town on Monday. Ira Parker, of Wingharn, was a wel- come visitor in town for a few days. Will. Campbell, of London, spent the holiday in town wibhrelatives and Mende. Jno, and Mre. Tait are enjoying a holi. day vielt with H. and Mre, Ball in Wingharn. Joe, Hunter wee on the sick list for a few days daring the past week but ie at work again. Principal Cameron is at Wingham as presiding examiner this weak at the Tesebere' exam. R, Crone, who is employed at bis trade in Fergae, was home with his family for a few days' visit, Mies Irene Holmes, of Laoknow, was visiting her note, R. L, Taylor, and. family last week. R, W. and Mrs. Matheson and dangh• ter, of Laokoow, were 010130rs with Geo, and Mrs. Crooke. Mise Mary MoLanahlin, of Totonto, has been visiting her parents and old friends in Brunets. Misses Nellie:Orr and Dora Knechtel, Wiagbare, were the gaeate of friends here during the pan week. Mre, W. Henry and son and Mise Myrtle Aikene are visiting with relatives and friends at Listowel, Albert Sparling, wife and daughter, of Drnmbo, were Malting relatives f* town during Dominion Day holiday, James Bloomfield, a former Brnsselite, was oalling on old friends for a day or ao. He has grown into a stalwart man. Mrs, Adams, of Chicago, ie the guest of her deter, Mrs. Jno, Broadloob, It is 4 yore siuoe she visited here before. Mr. Craigia, teller in the Standard Bank here, is away for his holidays and Mr. Liddy, of Harriston, is relieving. Dimon and Colin McArthur left this week for a trip to the Old Country. They will likely be away for a o0nple of menthe. Mre, Sinolair and children, of Win- nipeg, are visiting relatives in Brussels, The visitor is a grand daughter of Mrs. E, 0. Lowry. Jno. °ober, of Guelph, was in Brussels this week, for a few days, closing up the sale of tbe elle of hie termor Carriage Factory to W. W. Harria. Mrs, Mediae, of Saginaw, Mich, is re. owing old frlendehips in Bennie and locality. She ie a daughter of S. Craw. and was a former reeide*t, Mre, Jas, Ballantyne and children and Miss Lizzie Downing lett on Wednesday for Ionerkip, where they will visit the former's sister, Mre, (Dr,) Hoseaok. Fred, Finn, of Toronto, agent the lab Under the parental roof. He is a oatohar on one of the oily league teams in Toro*, to and can hold his own with any of them, D, Shuita, of Roskwood, wee a Welter In town. Barry Moore la visiting bis aunt at Inuerkip. ltliee Gordan was visiting relativee at Hanover. Lou. Jackson, of Peterboro', was in town for a few days. Mica Ruby Plum spent a few days with Lnoknow friende. Mise Fannie Rogers, of Preston, le home on a holiday visit, Dr. Feild spent Dominion Day in Hamilton with relatives, Mies Gertrude Ross is enjoying a ho1i. day witb Wroxeter friends, Mies Pauline McEwen was at Luoknow fora few days visiting friends. alias Lulu Dunford is visiting with Min (folly 0. Metall' at Loan. Mlea Florence Baohauan, of Winona, is home for her Hammer motion. Alf. and Mies Pearl Baker are taking In the sights at Stratford thio week. Mies Eva Penoington, of Dundee, 'Tent a few days visiting Mrs. 1, Leckie. Mies Alice Dawson, of Ridgetown, is visiting her sister, Mies Catherine Hof• fact, James Tbomeon is borne from the Central Buoiueee Uollege, ;8010000, tor a holiday. Mrs. W. A. McGuire, of Clinton, spent a few days with Airs. A. MoGaire, Tarn. berry street, Brunie. Mice Vera Ainley bete gone to Mo. Eillop to spend her vacation with her eieter, Mre. McIntosh, Miss Mildred Boost is away on a holi- day outing with relatives and friende at Thorudale and Ingersoll, 3, 0. MoRinnoo, of Toronto, was the goat of bis daughter, Mre. R. (Moue, Mill street, for a few days. Mrs. Wm. Norton and Mise Lily, of Trout Creek, visited the former's sister, Mrs. W. Wilton, this week. Mrs. Joe, Wynn has returned to Bras - eels after an extended visit with her daughter and other friends. Fred. Ennis, of Stratford, and a friend spent a law days at the parental home of the former, Jolla street, town. Mrs. Jao. Howard, John street, has been ander the dootor's pare thie week. A very unusual occurrence for her. Miss Dolly Baker and her nephew, Master Georgie, were visiting as St. Mary's, Stratford and Sebringyille, Misses Minnie McNaughton and Carrie Hiogeton took a trip to Walkerton and enjoyed a visit with old friends. Mise Ettie Wood, of Berlin, ie visiting her brother, J. '1'. Wood. Miss May Wood bee been holidaying in Berlin. H. V. Helmets, manager of the Bank of Hamilton, and Miss Edith Perkins, of Gerrie, were visitors in town ou Sauday. Russell Lowry and Jno. Sharpe, of St. Thomas, were welcome visitors for a short time at their respective homes in town. Alex, Rose, of Ottawa, and R. K. Ross, of Llatowel, were visitors at the parented home, Brunets, over Baoday. It was a flying visit. Mre. W. H. Maunders and Mies Mar. garet wore visitors at Rev. C. S. and Mrs. Finkbeiner's Campden, Ont„ dar- ing the past week. Mise M. MoArter has returned from Hay, near Exeter, where she hue been teaohing school, and will remain home daring the 'motion. Mr. Leslie, of Ingersoll, was the guest of Jas. Ballantyne on Dominion Day. liie wife and son have been visiting in sown fol the past couple of weeks. Wilfrid and Miss Mary Grille, of Barrieton, have been visiting at In Leatberdele'e, their uncle, The former is oontiuning his stay for a few weeks. A, MaGnire attended the Old Boys' reunion in Oampbellford, on Dominion Day, where his son, Milton le an artist. The town's incorporation was one of the occasions of jubilation. Leat Saturday George Buchanan ar- rived borne from Little Current, Mani- soalin, where be bas been teaching. This week he is writing off the last part of his Am Claes nowhere' examination at Sea - forth, Mre. Philips and son Lelland who have boa living with Jno. and Mrs. Tait for the past two years, left on Friday for their home in Clay Centre, Banos. They are making a short visit with Blyth friends en route, Mrs. W. L. Leatherdale, who has been visiting at the parental home at Brant- ford, for a few weeks, returned to town on Wedueeday. Mr. and Mre. Leather. dale have taken possession of their new home, Tnroberry Street, where we tract they may enjoy many happy, prosperous years. Geo, Coombes, who has been in the employ of George Thomson Brneaels for the past 6 months, has gone to Violas. worth to take a position in the store his father recently purchased. Be be en obliging, level headed young man who should do well and we wish him suttees. Juo, Elliott has suooeeded him at Mr,, Thomson% Milton AloArter, who bee filled an im• portant position in the Dry goods store of A. Straoban, Brussels, for the past 5 years, has gone to Brampton where be bas assumed a olerkship In the store of Crawford & MoUnita. Mr, MOArtsr woe a general favorite witb the public here and will be mob missed in town. He is ie a most oapabie hand and will prove a valuable acquisition bohis new employers. The people of Brampton will find Mr. Modrter well worthy of theirappreoietieu and Toa Poex will be well pleased to bear of his rapid promotion. Parliament kept Monday as Dominion Day. Prorogation le expeoted about the end of this week. A very interesting presentation took phtoe at the house of Rev. stir, and Mre. /faint Friday night at Stratford. Some of the congregation of the Centennial ehnrah waited on the minister and his wife and presented Mr, Beset with a book ease and aeon/take and Mre. Haiet with a patter (*bloat, The meet. ing opened with prayer and winging. The address which a000mpanied the gifte was road by Geo: Dural. The whole affair was intended 10 be a surprise null Wail a 9110505e,,