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The Brussels Post, 1906-10-11, Page 1VoJ.38. No. 14 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1906 New Advertisements. Fob lost—THE POST. You won't— Jas. Fox. Cider mill—Camerou Bros, Dry Shod—I, C. Richards. Bulls for sale—D, Robertson. Don't forget—H. R. Brewer. Baking Powder—F. R. Smith. Voters' List Court—Grey Twp, Public notice—Village of Brussels. Auction sale—Heighington & Long, istrit.t .Lees, 1thel . The Voters' List Court for the municipality of Grey will be held in the Township Hall here on Wednes- day 24th inst., at 1x a. m. Cen.nbroolf:. Miss Allis Switzer was visising at Listowel. Cameron Bros.. have their Cider and Apple Butter factory in operation. A. J. and Mrs. Helm were at Brus- sels last Sabbath to hear Rev. W. Smyth, of Wiatton, preach. Mrs. Helm was an old acquaintance at Walkerton with the reverend gentle- man. WHOPPERS. — Talk about great growth, Cranbrook surely has it. George McNichol has an A x crop of citrons, one of which weighed 2gi pounds. A few of these would supply a family's wants tor many a day. W n.11.02a. Eli McLaughlin's new store is ap- proaching completion. Painters and finishers are workiug on the station building this week. A bee was in operation ou Tuesday grading the Methodist church and parsonage grounds. A new plate glass front was put into the Sovereign Bank last week, adding very materially to its appearance. Work was suspended on this section of the railway for a few days this week owing to the inclement weather. The first snow of the season fell on Tuesday night to a depth of four inches and was followed by a severe storm. E. Calvert, formerly of Linwood, has assumed the managership of the Bank here, and Mr. Van Kanghnet luts gone to some of the Toronto Branches. Mrs. L. McDonald bas had a new block of village lots surveyed West of Main street which will be a decided accommodation to anyone wishing to i ecome a resident of Walton. .Seamen town. L. and Mrs. Eckmier were visitors at Blyth, recently. Miss Annie Strachan, of Pine River, spent a few days at her home, last week. Last Sabbath evening Jno. Mc- Allister took charge of the service iD the Hall. Gordon McDonald, spent a few days with relatives and friends at St. Helens. J, T, Strachan will discuss the topic "Our Poets" at the Teacbers' Convention Friday of next week at Wingham, We regret to say that Alex. Forrest, tat line, is not improving in health, as much as desired. He has been failing for abuttt a year, A. D. and Mrs. McCosh, and son, of Pine River, were visiting at John Strachan's, last week. They returned home on Monday. A WORTHY RESIDENT DIEs SUDDEN- Ly,—Deathcame very suddenly to Wm. Jas. Johnston, sr. of the 1st line, Morris, fon Tuesday evening, He had beenin his usual good health be ate his supper and walked up the road past Mr. Shaw's. Later on as he was standing in the woodshed, he was stricken with paralysis, A physician Cranbrook CiderMill. the Oider Mill here has commenced operations and Cider and Apple Butter will be made any day in the week (barring Sunday) while the season lasts. CAMERON BROS. 14-4 Proprietors. Dodi Ferget That my Photo. Studio will be open on THANEStiIVING DAY. It will not tape long to get a Photo. taken and have them finished for Xmas Presents. If your Family ie all at home for the Thanksgiving Turkey some and get a group taken. We oan make you a Photo. 14x17 in, No better picture to furnish your peeler. Home early. Always welcome. Satisfaction Guaranteed. H. R. BREWER was summoned, but n few minutes after he arrived the spark of life bad fled, Mr, Johnston was one of the earliest settlers 01 Morris, having been in the township 55 years, coming to it when it was a solid bush. Hard toil and frugality made for Mr, and Mrs. Johnston a comtertabla home, and they raised a highly respected family. Their home was always open to minis- ters of the church of their choice. Mr. Johnston had been Reeve of the township, and for many years an active official in the Methodist church. Wherever he was known, he was great- ly respected, as a man of sterling character. Besides his sorrowing partner, he leaves five sons and two daughters. The sons are—Robert and Hugh in Manitoba. Richard, Wm. James and Silas, of Morris ; the dau- ghters are—Mrs. Geo. Mathers and Mrs. Jas. Peacock. The funeral will take place on Sunday next, service at Johnston's church at half past one o'clock. Mr. Johnston was 72 years of age. The family have sincere sym- pathy in the trial that has conte so suddenly upon them. W roxe,r,ear. T. Davis has purchased Scott Black's residence on Howick street. Miss .Kate Miller, of Harriston, spent a few days in the village. G. Hudson, of Walkerton, paid the village a business trip this week. Mr, and Mrs. Landreth, of Galt, are the guests of J. N. and Mrs. Allan, Robert Miller, of Toronto Junction, was in town on Co. Council business on Monday. George McIntosh, of Stratford, visited over Sunday at the home of John Davidson. Miss Agnes Black accompanied Mrs. McLennan and Will. on their return to London last week. Rev. L. Perrin conducted the pre- paratory service in the Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon. speW. Sanderson, of Toronto, is nding a few days with his parents, John and Mrs Sanderson. Mrs. McIntyre, of Cleveland, and Miss Elsie Allan, of Louise, are visit. ing with their mother, Mrs. N. Allan. Edward Hazlewood left For Toronto on Monday where he will spend a few days before returning to Trail, B. C. Thomas Pope and daughter, Mrs. Geo. Jack, returned from Shakespeare last Wednesday where they have spent several weeks. W. M. and Mrs. Robinson and B. F. Carr, of Wroxeter, were ledges at Brussels Fall Fair last week. Miss Sophia Robinson also attended. The annual meeting of Wroxeter Branch of the Upper Canada Bible Society was held in tate Anglican church Sunday evening. There was a large attendance and two splendid addresses were given by Revs. Perrin and Farr. BAEN BURNED.—The fine barn be- longing to Joseph Lovell, of Turn - berry, was struck by lightning during Monday nights storm, and completely destroyed with the season's crop, also eleven hogs and two calves. For- tunately a very fine herd of fat cattle were not in the barn at the time. It was with some difficulty, D. Pope's threshing machine was drawn out of danger as Mr. Lovell bad almost com- pleted his threshing the previous day. Insurance for :11800 was carried in the Ho wick Mutual. 1,71 o r t• tri. Walter Innes, of Moorefield, was a visitor here during the past week. Walter Forrest, 20d line, has been making quite a sweep with his two roadster foals. They are a pair of dandies. Joseph Clegg will likely spend next Winter in California so as to miss the vigors of a Northern Winter. He bas gone South for,several years, Vuters' List Court was held at Blyth on Tuesday for this Municipal- ity. judge Doyle presided. The Lib- erals struck ott 22 and put on 9. There were no appeals from the Conserva- tives, Last week a thoro'bred Leicester ram was purchased by Robert Nichol, 6th line, from James Snell, the well known breeder, of Hullett. It took and prize at the Western Fair at Lon- don. An auction -sale of farm: stock, im- plements, &c., will be held' by Me- Lauchlin Bros,, on Friday, afternoon of next week, at N } Lot 24, Con. S. Their lease expires on Nov. rat. F. S. Scott will be the auctioneer, Walter Inues, of Moorefield, is the owner of the farm. It is reported that Richard Mitchell, 3rd line, has disposed of bis tidy so acre farm to Joseph Shaw, of Grey township, the price being $2,800. We hear Mr. Mitchell may go to the Northwest where he has ason located, He has been a resident of this locality for a good many years and the old neighbors will be sorry to see them move away. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following'is thestanding PP of pupils of S. S. No. to u for the month oE Ant and Sept. 9 g owing Some names appear low, to the absence of the pupils, at the exams. Names in order of merit :—Sr. Examined in Arith, Geo.' Hist, Grani. Com, Lit. F. Shaw, M. Forrest, A, Shaw, F. Eckmier, A. Miller, A. Thornton, B. Robb, W. H, Anderson, W. King, Jr, /V.—A. King, .J, Moffatt. Sr.IIL—M, Mason, A Breckenridge. Tr, IIL--S, Coomber, J. Moses, J. Hodge. St'. IL—Exam, in Arita, Geo, Lit. Dictation. H, Cutt, W. Messer, Int, IL—T. Robb, G. Moffatt. Tr.II.-14, Coombes, M. Miller, M. Richardson, F. Cttrtts. Tr, pt IL—B. Mason, A. Shaw, M. Breckenridge. Pt,I,—S. Brecken- ridge, M. Johnston, V. Johnston. .• j. T. STaAc0AN. Teacher. Robert Nichol was a Tudge of hogs at Atwood Fall Fair last week. He is au expert in this line. MA•rxtsoxlAL.—One of those events which make people happy took place at the residence of Henry Sellers, 3rt1 con„ on Wednesday atternoon, Oct. 3rrl, when his daughter,, Miss Lizzie, was united in marriage to Martin L. Garniss. Wedding March was played by Miss Minnie Sellers, a cousin of the bride, during which the groom mi- tered' the room and took bis stand beneath an arch of drapery and flowers and awaited the bride who was given nwav by her father. Tile bride was gowned in white silk with orange blossoms, Ceremony was per- formed by Rev. Geo. Baker in the presence of about thirty six guests, immediate relatives of the contracting parties. After the usual congratula- tions, which were given during the playing of a march, the happy couple sat down with the. numerous guests to a bountiful repast. The presents were numerous and costly, betoken- ing the affection and esteem in winch the bride and groom are held. Mr, and Mrs. Garniss will reside in the immediate neighborhood on the 3rd eon. of the township of Morris, (12 e , Minutes of Grey township Council may be read on page 6 of this issue. Geo. McDonald. of the boundary, is away to Muskoka for a large consign- ment of sheep. Several from this township attended the Sunday School Convention at Gurria on Tuesday. The recent rains put out the swamp dreg that burned over so wide a stretch of country last month. There was a great turn out from Grey to Brussels Fall Fair. Folks say it was the best Fair ever held in Brussels. James Moses and Mr. Watson of Kincardine, were visitors at R. J. Hoover's, 9th con„ and with relatives in Morris township. Last Sabbath morning the service at Roe's appointment was taken by George Bateman, of Ethel. The pastor was at Belgrave, Wednesday, Oct, 24th is the date ap- pointed by Judge Doyle for the Voters' List Court for Grey. It will be held at Ethel at rI a, m. There are several appeals - Miss Mary Davidson, fttb con., ar- rived home last week after an enjoy- able stay of three months with rela- tives and friends in Arcola, Saskatch- ewan. The country agreed well with her. Interesting and profitable Anniver- sary sermons were preached at Union church last Sabbath by Rev. G. W. Rivers, B. D., of Belgrave. A grand concert is on the program for Thurs- day evening of this week. Wm. Hemingway, Toth con„ made quite a sweep at the Fall Fairs with bis fine agricultural team, Ernest Rosell, his neighbor, took the red ticket on his tip top 2 year old roadster colt at Seaforth, Blyth and Wingham and second at Atwood. Tuesday noon of this week David Ritchie, formerly of the 13th con„ left Brussels with a oar of settler's effects for the West. He expected it would take him well on to two weeks to reach his destination. He should make a No. a settler. Mrs. Ritchie and the children will speed the Winter in Brussels. Graeme Richardson, son of N. M. Richardson, or Manor, Assa., formerly of Grey township, won the Whyte scholarship for highest standing at the recent Departmental examination standard VII and Sr, Matriculation. He has gone to Winnipeg Medical College. - Miss Anna Richardson, daughter of N. M. Richardson, has re- turned to Winnipeg Ladies' College to take another year's course in music and other branches of study, 'Ate wish the botli of them the best of success. SCHOOL RrvoaT,—'Phe following is the report of the standing of pupils of S. S. No. ,a Grey for the month of September. Tbe star * attached to a pupil's name indicates absence daring the weekly exams. Class V,—*Katie Clark. Sr. IV. Richard Cunning- ham, *Florence Clark, *Lillian Col- clough. *Jennie Colclough. Jr. IV.— Wilbur Turnbull, Cassie Stewart, *Johnnie Cusic, *Iva Harris, *May Oliver. Sr, III.—Jennie Oliver, *George Colclough. Jr. IL—Edna Clark, Alex, Stewart. Sr. pt IL—Ilia Cunningham, Leslie Oliver. Sr pt -L—Iona Steiss, *Calvin Colclough r. pt L—Rita Harris, John Stewart James Clark, REnrccA MCNAIR, Teacher. SILVER WEDDING.—It WAS a large and jolly concourse of people that as- sembled at the hospitable home of'Jas, and Mrs. Greig, Silver Corners, Grey, Thursday evening Sept, 27th, to help the worthy couple celebrate their silver wedding. The night was an ideal one though a trifle cold. Out- side on the lawn was set a table cap- able of seating too people, This table was laden with the choicest' of viands u with a three times andw st e m s well filled hungry people who did ample justice to the many delicacies provided. After supper various games were in- dulged in and the young people trip- ped the light fantastic till the wee sma hours, the older ones being quite non- tent to watch the youngsters enjoy themselves while they exchanged ex- periences and told stories of early days, It was certainly a great gather- ing of people and Jimmy was the proud boy that night, Many elegant silver presents testified to the popular- ity of the worthy couple and a very pleartant and happy evening was spent by ail present. Ton Posm heartily congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Greig on e theirs and ' e event of live the tine u a trust they may bo spared to calibrate their golden wedding day. East Huron Fair a Sweeper. The Biggest and Best in its History —Large and Splendid Exhibit in almost every Clava—Old Probs. behaved Firat.class—Hon. Wm, Patterson did his part neatly— A 1 Music and Interesting Sports East Huron Agricultural Society held a record breaking Fair on Thurs - day end Friday of last week and prey- ed that the successes of the past were, not catch verdicts but the outgrowth and development of well defined plans and capable management. To outdo the shows of the past three years was no easy matter as they have been good ones, yet the Directors have the satisfaction of knowing that in num- ber of entries, excellency of exhibits, size of crowd. the faithful carrying out of the program promised, the whole eap•sheafed by the bumper Concert ou Friday evening, 1906 leads the van and places East Huron Fair at the front of the procession. From early Thursday morning until noon the exhibits for the interior de- partment literally poured in, so much so that the large new building was well filled and many an hour spent by those in charge of the arrangement of the various exhibits. This was especially true of the Ladies' department where Miss Annte B. Ross and Miss Josie Buchanan had their hands full in plac- ing the large and excellent display. Exhibitors were present from Toronto, Newmarket, Guelph, Mount Forest, Wingbam, Blyth and Clinton In addi- tion to the many tasty articles from ladies nearer home. A number of ladies of wide travel and observant mind said they never saw a better exbtbit at a Co. Fair. There was a large and most excellent display of fruit and roots and vegetables, in fact there was not lame exhibit in the Hall and the Judges had a busy after- noon in allotting the awards. A number of business men added their quota by neatly arranged samples of goods and wares handled. Druggist Fox showed picture postcards, china, &c. ; R. Leatherdale & Son placed furniture; two pianos, carpets, mats, hangings. &c. in the most attractive styles ; Wilton & Gillespie and Gerry & Walker gave the public an opportun- ity of seeing what they carry in stoves, hardware and tinware ; J. T, Wood, of the Excelsior Knitting Factory, exhibited woollen stock such as mitts, gloves, blankets, yarns, &c: &c„ indi- cative of what .his factory can turn out ; while Fred. McCracken pictured to the householder the beautiful designs of wall papers. Three or four other firms had spoken for space but owiug to a combination of circumstan- ces were unable to put in an appearan- ce, THE NEW HALL. Neither time, money, nor thought were spared in the erection of the new Agricultural Hall erected this Summer or more to the pleasure of the many visitors. The evening train brought Hon, Win. Patterson, Minister of Customs, who cheerfully came from Ottawa and his busy life to formally open the Fair. The Perth Infantry Band of Stratford, marshalled by L. Addie and lead by Bandmaster Close also came nu the same train. After a few rousing musical numbers from the Band the town Council presented Hon, Mr. Patterson with a brief complimen- tary address bidding him welcome to Brussels, &e. Clerk F. S. Scott read it. The Minister's reply was to the point eulogising the Land of the PRESIDENT JAS. FERGUSON Maple Leaf ; speaking of the interest everybody should take in their annual Exhibitions and tbe duty incumbent duets by Mrs. W. L. Leatherdale, Misses Jean, Jessie and Maggie Me- Lauchlin and pianola selections by Mrs. (Dr.) Graham whiled away an hour ou each to make this a still greater Dominion by loyally and intelligently dotog,our part in such a way that the highest type of citizenship will be en- couraged and demonstrated Vice President J. Leckie, who entertained the Hon. member at his borne, intro- duced him to the audience. At ro.xs the National Anthem brought the first day's successful proceedings to a close. Friday morning the sky looked very threatening and many a doubtful shake of the head was given indica- tive of bad weather expected but these prophets were oat in their calculation 'NEW AGRICULTURAL HALL and it is certainly a credit to Brussels as'well as the Society. The building is in theform of a Maltese moss 40570 feet; with wings iix26 feet, all • of modern architecture with lower' story of cement and cement floor and upper story frame with balcony at West side and a good roof. The building is well lighted lfy large and small -windows and easily ventilated. Two wide, easy.fiights of stairs -leads to the second story. W. E.. Sinning, of. Listowel; the well, karma architect, drew tbe.plans and bad oversight of The cemeuteon- tha . construction., tract went to R, McMillan, jt'., of and the. tender. of S. E. Listowel, n s e town, s acne ted Perry, of the semwas P asthe lowest for carpentring, plumb- ing, palating,&c. A good job was' done and in good time and the solidity and construction stand for permanence, The total cost was over $3,145 and we believe it was 'money well invested. A system of incandescent lighting was installed by Thuell Bros- and when the place was lighted up it looked very fine indeed. It will require a year of so to properly lay out tbe spaces to the best use in the holding of the annual exhibitions, THURSDAY EVENINO'S ENTERTAINMENT, Nearly tour hundred people wended their way to the new Hall 011 Thursday evening to take in the initial- exercises and view the exhibits. An excellent and vatted program of piano soles and and as a result there was a big and well . pleased crowd iu attendance. The entryelist grew amazingly so much so that the total for the two clays ran about 2,000, If the late confers with entries knew holy much additional bother they give the Secretary they would hustle to get them to him before the daybf the Show. At I p. in, the Band marched to the Fair grottuds and took tbeir places on the balcony where a few lively tunes were played. Tbe fallowing address, from the joint Agricultural Societies was thou read to Hon. Win. Patterson by Vice President Leckie: - 2'o ire Hon. lV ,n f a Patterson •i, Customs s : Minister DEAR Sin,—Permit the Preeldonb Vice• President nuDlreotors of the East 'Huron end Grey Branch Agrionitaral Soelebies, on behalf of the fnrntere and other exhibitors in this district, to tender you our most eineer° and hearty thanks for your kindness In at. tending to formally 01.1011 OUP noW building and Tail Fair, We meow that the department over whioh your administration extends is one of the largest and most important in the Govern- ment of the Dominion, and is one whioh calls for the most mandamus us and painstaking labor on the part of head, nod ee eeiall so at the present time owing to the fact that tlio work of 1115 Tariff Oomrniasion, of which you are a pprominent member, has to be carefully considered and utilized in preparing your report to Parliament in Noveinber, On that a000unt we appreciate your kindness the more for coming ell the way from the Capit- al to be With us today, DirtDiming our lou tern of public: eervlee ltllY g l p bee.a third of a oefar farmer have during been a mond to the farmer and producing alesses, and IMO yen, became Minister of Customs, ten years ego, and had ooeseion to identify yourself more closely with Tariff question%, you hays always shown that Writ eoterized our notiand ons gllythrough your pol• !tidal and bugling° life, We are prowl and pleased to have you here to open our Pair and we hope and trust that you may be long spared to health and abren<bh to give this great Dominion the benefit of your ability and experience in the Halle of Parliament. Thanking you again most heartily we are, Yours very truly, JAS. FERGUSON, Pres. E. Huron A.8. JAs. SPExe, Pres, Grey Branch A.S. The Minister of Customs made a re- ply befitting the occasion and com- plimented East Huron on the notice- able progress made in Agriculture. He also referred to the growth and development of the Dominion, and closed by formally declaring the Fair for 1906 open and wishing the Direct- orate success. Short remarks were also made by Dr. MacDonald, ex, -M. P., of Wingbam, and A. Hislop, M. P. P. Hon. Mr. Patterson returned to Ottawa by the 3 p. m. train. There was a splendid exhibit of live stock. Horses were well represented in every class ; the cattle display was never larger and the show of sheep, hogs and poultry was good. Judging commenced shortly after I but in the cattle line it was after 6 before the work was concluded. JUDGING COMPETITIONS. There were 4 entries of boys in judging young Short Horn cattle and the prizes were awarded to Harold Wilbee, Harold Hogg and Leslie La- mont, all of Grey township. In naming varieties of apples, by children from the display there were 7 competitors. Out of 22 different kinds of apples the record was as follows :— Thomas Wilson. 22 ; Sydney Arm- strong, 20 ; Leslie Lamont, i9 ; Ellen Evans, 18, Former competitors were barred. This a class of work that should be encouraged'by parents as it is very useful information that may be of future benefit to them. The nam- ing is done under tb e direction of a fruit expert. We doubt that very few adults could do as well as the quartette mentioned above. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS. To amuse the youth and interest those of riper years there was a short program of foot races in which a large number took part. Prizes went as fol- lows :— Girls' race under to years, Stella Gerry, Mabel Thompson, Florence Lowry and 011a Armstrong, Boys' under to years, Lorne Whit- field, R. Currie, Wilfrid Lott and Leslie Lowry. Boys under r4 years, Jack Leckie, Frank Gerry, Elmer Ewan and Russell Currie. } mile race, Wm. Forrest. Stanley Ford, Glen Armstrong„and Tom Mc- Donald. The Ribbon Drill by 24 girls, pupils of Ethel Public School, was splendidly given, occupying about 20 minutes and concluded with the chorus of the "Red, White and Blue,” Misses Shannon and Switzer, the teachers, were the instructors and did their work very thoroughly, judging by the pre- cision in which the various movements were presented. A good March was played as accompaniment. The names of those taking part in the drill are :— Beatrice Bateman, Luella Henry, Katie McLeod, Lovina Hunter, Annie Cooper, Elsie Dunbar, Edith McKee. Laving McLeod, Irene Heath, Verda Pollard, Celestine Dane, Annie Ward, Fleda Freeman, Alice Barr, Florence MacCallutn, Grace Eckmier, Cristle Engler, Lizzie McIntosh, Edith Heath, Olive Cooper, Vera McCall, Pearl Bateman, Lucinda McNeeland, Pearl Dobson, On a platform erected for that pur- pose Mabel MacDonald, of Wingham, tripped off a number of Highland and irish dances in a style that was warmly applauded. She is a bright young lassie who is always • welcome. Piper MacDonald supplied the music. A young lad from Tceswater also -danced the Highland Fling to true Scottish fashion. In the competition for the Standard Bank prizes for best roadster owned and driven by a farmer there were xi entries and a fine lot of buggy horses were shown. The awards fell into possession of Henry Zinn, a well known breeder of Listowel locality, and Geo. Keys, of Morris township, Two speeding events were on the cards. A green race, in this there were 7 competitors with Plnkney's "Queen of Woodcliffe," of Seaforth, 1st ; Ramsay's "Black Hal," of Seaforth, and ; and Galbraith's "Topsy," of Brussels, 3rd. A 2 5o test was won by P. Ament's "Carrie A." ; George Muldoon's, "Geordie B.", oth of Brussels ; and J. Beattie's "Daisy Echo," of Kirk - ton, winning in order named. Four o'clock arrived all too soon for many and the; doors of the Hall were closed to adroit of packing up exhibits and the Fall Fair of rgob was over, THE CONCERT r There's always two features plainly 1 in evidence at East Huron Fall Fair Concert viz a -am-full house and a tip- top i - top program. They were there last Friday evening, The ticket seller bad to be stopped shortly after 8 o'clock as every standing room was at a premium. Fairly good order was maintained. The program "consisted of choice selections from Stratford Band. No town need be afraid of en- gaging them 11 they wast first-class music, Hartwell e Millie, baritone soloist, of Toronto, was in splendid voice and was repeatedly and deserv- edly encored. Miss Irene Sheehan was tbeelocetionist aid sustained her good name as a public entertainer. She cheerfuly responded to the demands of the audience. Highland dances were given by Mabel McDonald, of Wing- bam, in a manner so pleasing to the W. H, KERR, Prop audience that she bad to answer to the recalls. Her father accompanied her On the pipes, Last but not least was Eddie Piggott, the humorist vocalist. He was very funny both in song story costume and gesture, and be did not get much rest Friday evening, Miss Jean McLauchlin, of town, was the accompanist and as the Atwood Bee says "She was in a class by herself," THE PoaT takes occasion to add it is in the 1st class. It was late when the closing number was given but the in- terest was well sustained throughout. The talent was all new Isere but did -so well they will have a hearty welcome back if they return, It was a good concert without any doubt. The ush- ers seated the reserve seat ticket hold- ers in A x style. FAZE NOTES OF INTEREST. It was a famous Fair. It was a very orderly crowd, Prize list may be read on page 6. Gate receipts totalled about fii7oo,o0. A collision took place between two rigs damaging the buggies somewhat. Stratford Band played splendidly an d received many complimentary words. Editors W. McLean, of the Huron Expositor, and J. L. Kerr, of the Blyth Standard, took in the Fair. Many a thankful ,word was spoken for the good weater of Friday. It meant much to the treasury, Directors meet Saturday afternoon of this week at the Council Chamber, at 2 o'clock. A good tura out is asked for. The thanks of the Directorate are due Messrs. Ferguson ee Ross tor the loan of bunting and flags for decora- tive purposes. There was no prettier sight than that witnessed in the Ribbon Drill by the 24 public school pupils, of Ethel, who were dressed in white. The new Agricultural Hall is a dandy and no doubt abont it. Many well deserved compliments w ere paid the Directors concerning it. Where were the butter makers this year 7 Those who exhibited are only a tithe of what there should be in a section blessed by good butter makers. W. J. McCracken and J. H. Kerney, of Brussels, and W. Evans, of Elora, catered to the wants of the public in, fruit, confectionery, Summer drinks, &c. A dandy exhibit of buggies and cut- ters was made by D. Ewan & Co. and McLauchlio Bros. It was an at- tractive display. Messrs. McLauchiin also showed a windmill and an incuba- tor. The Treasurer will be ready to pay the prize money at bis office at THE POST, on Friday. oath inst., from to a. m. to 5. p. m. All prizes not called for by Nov. 1st will be remitted to the prize winners at their expense. The expert Judges sent by the Government were :—Jno. A. Hoag, of Raveushoe ; A. G. Pettit, of, Grims- by : E. Parkinson. of Eramosa ; and J, W. Clark, of Cainsville. Some of the Directors talk as if they are inclin- ed to make their own selection for the next year. SOME THINGS THAT ARE REQUIRED. - A new Felice along the North Easter- ly part of the park to shut out those who are too mean to pay the regular fare at the gate and steal their way in. —A few comfortable benches for women who are caring for children.— More flags and bunting displayed.— A big boom in the membership by a thorough canvas by the Directors.— The picket fence extended along the if mile track to the Hall. xis 1grave Rev. Mr. Rivers attended the Ep- worth League Convention at Gorrie on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. He is the Secretary -Treasurer. At the last meeting of East Wawa - nosh Towusbip Council Bylaws Nos. II and 12, 1906, relating to the Kelly and Ellison ditches or drains in Mor- ris, affecting a certain- number of property holders in East Wawanosb, both read a first time. It was arranged to bold a Court of Revision over these ditches or drains assessments ou Mon- day, 29th October next at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Next regular Coun- cil meetiugset for Thursday, xsth of November. P. PORTSRFIELD, Clerk. L,oadbux•v. Thos. Young has tented the Craw- ford farm for a number of years. Mr. and Mrs. McIntyre, of Bad Axe, Mich., were spending a boliday with Mrs. McNabb. The ladies are sisters. Robert Brotberson, of North Dakota, is visiting with friends in this locality. Mr. Brotheraon was a one-time resid- ent of the 12111 eon, Alex. Gardiner arrived home from the Old Country last week where he had gone with a shipment of cattle. His trip seems to have agreed with him considerably. Jas, Mowbray and family have taken up their residence In Stratford. Mr. Mowbray is of an inventive toreaf mind and we hope success may follow llov them to their new home. A. Knechtel, of Albany, N. Y., was - visiting friends on the 14th con, on Sunday last. Mr. Knecbtel is employ- ed in the Civil Service (Forestry de- partment) anti was on his way home from Victoria, B. C., where he had been in the interest of his profession, A little baby five mouths old, twin daughter of John and Mrs, Dennis, passed peacefully away Thdrsday night last. The little cues went to bed with the mother as usual and the mother waking up about 2 o'clock was distress ed' to find the baby's life extinct. Stn- cere sympathy was expressed by the community when a large number as- sembled on Friday afternoou to foilow . the sweet little remains to a peaceful resting place is Brussels cemetery.