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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1907-1-10, Page 1Vol. i8. No 27 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, ARY 10, 1907 W. H, KERR, Prop The Holiday Rush is over now and we have gone through our Stock and are placing on Sale on Sat- urday Morning en's Suits All sizes from 34 to 44 at 25 per cent. discount. Regular $6 to $20 Suits, now going at from $4.50 to $15 each en's Overcoats All sizes. from 34 to 42, at 25 per cent discount. Regular $8 to $20 Coats, the lot to be cleared at from $6 to $15 each FURS 25 Men's 's ur Coats In Coon, Wombat, Wallaby, Dog, Tallup and Calf, all sizes Clearing at COST t Until your size in a Suit, Overcoat or Fur Coat is pitied up. Come to -day and se- cure a choice while they last. Terms Strictly eash at Sale Prices The only Exclusive Clothiers and Furnishers in Town BRUSSELS New Advertisements. Cards of Thanks. You won't feel—Jas. Fox. County Council—W. Lane. Eve specialist—I+, R. Smith. Stock taking—G, N, McLaren. Creamery meeting W. W. Harris. The Education—Wingham I3us. Col, Apprentloe wauted—G, W, Pollard. 8x�txicitleixtz. Molc-rays ott-tlt. W. R. Belden, who is going in for a somewhat naw program of stock, at- tended the sale of thoro'-bred Hol. stein cattle belonging to Mr. Richard. son, of Caledonia. Jle purchased a choice heifer. From other breeders he bought eleven heifers and cows. all from prize stock. Nor did he confine himself to cattle as he invested in the celebrated sbire stallion "Marcus Rufus," from Mr, doreby, of Guelph. This animal has been beaten by but one horse in Can- ada. WEDDING,—A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Scott, Molesworth, on Wednesday evening Dec. 26th when her daughter, Miss Flora, was united in marriage with John F, Stewart. A wedding repast was served to the guests that was dangerous in its appeal at this season of special preparations. Rev, J. Burn. ett, of Molesworth, Presbyterian minister, performed the ceremony. We are pleased to hear that Mr. and Mrs. Stewart are to remain with us having taken a house in Molesworth. The congratulations and wishes of happiness are extended by a large circle of friends, Robt. Forrest has commeneed his duties as school teacher in Ashfield township. We wish hint success. Jas, Strachan has returned to the Dental College Toronto after spending au enjoyable holiday at his home here. We are pleased to state that Mrs. Joseph Coomber shows sonic improve- ment and her many friends hope it may continue. A load of Brussels young people visited the home of D. and Mrs, Mc- Donald on Friday night whore an en- joyable evening was spent. C. 13, and Mrs. Forrest held a re- ception at their home for W, S, and [airs. Forrest who have been spending their honeymoon at Brauttord, Wood- stock and other points. A number of our young men are im- proving their education by attending Business College, Herb, Edgar, at Stratford ; Rus. Moffatt, at Toronto ; A. Jackson and A. McLennan at St, Thomas. May they do well. WEDDING BELLS. --Wednesday Dec. 26th was the sceue of a very pretty wedding at Mrs. Mulligan's wben her eldest daughter, Miss Eliza Ella, was united to Edward Barnard, of Wroxeter, by Rev. L. Perrin. The bride looked ebarmiug in a gown of cream lustre, trimmed with white chiffon and lace and carried white carnations, with the lily of the valley in her hair. She was assisted by her sister, Miss Alice, who was gowned in white organdie and carried pink car- nations, The beautiful strains of the Wedding Bell March was played by the bride's sister, Miss Maggie. Russel McDonald, cousin to the bride of Brussels, acted as groomsman. After congratulations the young couple were shown to the dining room where a company of about 3o guests relatives to the bride and groom were seated. The presents were beautifnl and cost- ly. Mr. Barnard's present to the bride was a gold watch. The evening was spent in music and social chat and the Young couple left for Wroxeter where Mr. Barnard & Pope are owners of the planing mill. The bride's going away gown was a black satin finished kora- nettle dress with grey coat and hat. The good wishes of many go with them to their new home. Ise tad burV. Emerson Fulton will spend another term at the Business College, Strat- ford, Jas. McCallum and sons have pur- chased a threshing outfit for their own use as they have considerable thiesh- ing to do every Fall. W. J. Stafford spent New Year's Day at his old borne. Mr. Stafford is engaged in a pianiug mill at St. Mary's and is doing well. Mr. and Mrs, Dunning, of Hartney, Man., are visiting with Mrs. Wm. Davidson and other friends. Mrs Dunning is a daughter of the late Francis Morrison. Jas. Dennison has gone to Stratford where he is employed as book-keeper for a firm in that city. Tim will be very much missed especially by the fair sex in this locality. Joshua Dennison and wife, from Moose Jaw district, are visiting with friends in this neighborhood. They may return to McKillop to make their home in the near future. R. Cecil Gotvland, the new teacher for S. 8. No. 9, has commenced his duties. He is a young man of high ambitious and sterling qualities and will no doubt make his influence felt not only in the school room but in the community as well. We extend congratulatious to our friend Alexander Ross in the good position be attained in heading the list as Councillor for this township. Sandy is a universal favorite and will use his good judgment in administer- ing the affairs of the townsbip at the Council Board. Mr, McLean, a student of McMaster University Torooto, preached a very able discourse in Bethel church last Sunday afternoon to a large audience. Mr. McLean is naturally gifted in that line and speaks with such power that strikes the hearts of his hearers and holds them as by magic and we expect a very brilliant career to be in store for him. taken by Sam. Campbell, Bernice Slemnton and Wm. Ilemsworth, As Fiazet Coats was not present, the other two took their stand and both Mr. Campbell's helpers beteg away Robt. McKay took their place. .Affirmative received 7 points and negative receiv- ed 5. After the debate was over Miss Alice Davies gave a recitation followed by a speech by Robt, Pearson, Miss Hutchinson contributed a short recita- tion. The subject for next debate will be :—"Resolved that rural life is pref- erable to city life." Noble Milne is to take the affirmative aud Wm, Kreuter the negative, Debate will take place January nth in Gibsoo's Hall. WEDDING BELLS.—Thursday of last week, at high noon, one of those al- ways interesting events—a wedding— took place at the residence of the bride's father, Robt. Pearson, when Miss Isabel Pearson joined hand and heart with Alfred A. Harkness, of Banff, Alta. Miss Mina played the Wedding March as the principals took their places for the ceremony which was performed by Rev. A. C. Tiffin, of Trowbridge, on account of the ill- ness of Rev. Mr. Armstrong, B. D., of Ethel. As the Wedding March commenced four girls came in with white ribbons and made an aisle for the wedding party to pass through. Little Miss Ida Bremner, niece of the bride, made a charming flower girl. Sbe was dressed daintily in white silk. The bride wore white point de esprite, oyer white silk, with bridal veil, and carried carnations and Lily of the Valley. Hearty congratulations were accorded the happy twain and to further express the high esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Harkuess were held many choice, valuable and use- ful evidences were accorded in wed ding gifts. After the wedding dinner, prepared in most excellent fashion, had been well taken care of and of which about 6o partook, Mr. Harkness and bride took the train for Sarnia and other points followed by many sincere and outspoken wishes for a bright and prosperous future. The youug people of the company followed the wedding party to the depot and gave them a generous supply of rice, After a holiday visit ot a few weeks in Ontario Mr. and Mrs. Harkness will leave for Bauft where they pur- pose making their home. May their joys be many and their t-oubles tew. The bride will be no stranger in Banff as Sbe resided there for some time while engaged as teacher. She is a bright,woman and will be welcomed back to the West. vVrt)xes r. Harry Brown visited for several clays in Toronto last week. Mrs. R. Black is spending a week with friends in London. W. M. Robinson spent several days of this week in Toronto, Harry and Mrs. Stewart, of Brus- sels, spent Friday in the village. Miss Jessie McTavish has returned from a visit with Wingham relatives. The By-law granting Geo. Howe & Co St000 was defeated by a small num- ber of votes. Misses Nellie Black and Edith Harris left for Wingham this week where they will resume their studies. IV. I. Johnson, who has been em- ployed in Wingham for some time, visited at hie home here over Sunday. Mrs. R. Gibson and son. Win. re- turned from Paswegan, Sask., last Wednesday. The latter will spend the Winter here. Mr, and Mrs. Cooper, former resi- dents of Howick, but now of Alberta, are spending a few weeks tvitlt their many friends here. Mrs j. Young, of Winuipeg, who has been visiting her mother. Mrs. Nookes in Howick, left for a visit in Montreal last Thursday. At the Municipal Election held here on Monday the following were elected —Reeve, R. B. Harris ; Councillors, R. Black, J. N, Allan, W. M. Robin- son and A. H. Rae. Jasnotetown. Renew for'rtte Pos'r. Gordon McDonald 'slatted in Blue - vale on Sunday. Miss Ida, of Toronto, is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. Miller. Wm. McDonald visited friends in Galt during the boliday season. Bert, McEwen, of Goderich, spent a few days under the parental roof. Jos. Coombes, of Molesworth, called on Jamestown friends on Sunday. , Sinclair Snell, of Prince Albert, is visiting friends in this community, Geo. Mason of Wingham. will take the service at Victoria next Sabbath eveniug. Mrs. D, S. S. Hicks, of Gorrie, visited her sister, Mrs. J. D. Miller, last veek. A, Pollock and Mrs. M. Gibson have returned from visiting friends at ilsa Craig, On Monday Archibald Wright, of Jamestown,, started to Wingham Bus- iness College. Andrew and Mrs. Eckmier, of Strat- ford, and Mr. Menzies of Ethel, visited at Geo. Eckmicr's• Win., and Mrs. Moses attended the funeral of Mrs. Moses' mother, Mrs. Reis, at Aliso Craig. S. and Mrs, Snell entertained a number of their friends at it House warming on New Year's eve. E. 1, and Miss Note Maunders and Mass Etta McNair visited Jamestown friends'rhuredey evening, Our congratulations are exteutled to Councillor Cutt who beaded the poli last Monday. He's what you call a "comer." McAlpine Taylor, Boissavain, has returned home after spending an enjoyable holiday with his grand- parents, S, and Mrs, Caldbick, Gardott McDonald, who has filled a po:.ition in the Jamestown store for the past :as months, returned to his bone on Wednesday where he will re. main for a time, Et tel. George W. Pollard is asking for a blacksmith apprentice. Rebt. Hamilton, of Chicago, was visiting at Robt. Barr's. Wm, Brown is visiting his cousin in Logan for a day or two this week. Some of the farmers are shipping their sugar beets, It is high time they were away. W. E, Sanders has been appointed weighmaster for the Ethel station scales for 1907. A number of young people spent a pleasant time ort New Year's evening at the home of Geo. Bateman. MissHelen M. Barr left on Satur- day for Chicago where she will spend a clay or two with tier uncle before leaving for Kansas City, Mo., wbere she will spend the Wiuter. Last Sabbath evening Rey, A, C. Tiffin, of Trowbridge, preached a rous- ing Temperance sermon to the Metho- dist church here. The pastor was ill with a severe attack of la grippe. Miss Pomeroy, who was delayed in getting to her dcpartmeut of our school owing to illness, arrived on Monday. Frlpcipal McDouald is a tnarried man and his wife is here. Miss Ida Cole returned to Alma College nt St. Thomas where she is taking n course. 'There are 75 girls in the festcleuoe and about aoo who come for day Iguana and board or live in the oity. Au auction sale of farm and farm stock is announced by N A. Milne, of Ethel, to take place next week, If Mr. Milne disposes of itis farm he Purposes removing to Manitoba it is said, His stock is good so the sale should bo largely attended. E'i'HE,. DEBATING SOCIETY. —The first debate of the Society took placit Dec. nth. Before the debate it was moved end spcoittie4 that the following cotp.mittt a be appointed to arrabge a nnbjeot for the next meeting ;—Thos. Turnbull, S. S. Cale, Ina. Brown and r. Keller. The subject of the debate was "Resolved that the spendthrift is a greater injury to society than the muter." For the negative Telfnrd Keifer, Hate' Coats and Garf. Dunbar were chosen and affirmative was to be among friends here Mr. and Mrs. Copeland leave fur their home at Niagara -on -the -Lake where Mr, Cope- land owns a good farm. We congra- tulate Mr.1 Copeland on his wise choice. The guests from a distance were Mrs. McDonald, Guelph ; Mr. Copeland, sr., Welland ; ,Harry Me - Hardy, Southampton ; and George Aitchison, Churchbridge, Sask. Among the gifts was a handsome mantle clock from the Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian church of which Mrs. Copeland hes long been a faithful member. Sbe will be great- ly missed not only in the Guild but in the Sunday School where she has taught for veers. We join in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Copeland a long and joyous journey down the path of life, Betgave. Adam Halliday, of Virden, Man., is at the home of his parents, Mr. and lilrs. Halliday, of Belgrave. Rev. and Mrs, Rivers returned on Saturday from spending their holi- days with relatives at Dresden, Wy- oming and Loudon, The members of L. O. L. 462 held their annual election of officers on Dec. 26th. The following are officers for the year ;—W. M.—Alex. Leish- man ; D. M.— Wm. Love ; Chap.— Rieb. Irwin ; Rec.-Sec.,—Bert. Wat- son ; Fin.-Sec.—G. G. McCrea; Trees. —Wm. Bryans; D. of C.—jos. Ruddy; Leet.—Root. Mello ; Committee— Wm. Johnston, john Watson, Robt. McMurray, Thos. Williams, Wm. Mc- Murray. CF.2'411' . Finlay Fraser has commenced duties as teacher in S. S. No. 5. Miss A. D. Aitken, of Glenannan, is visiting her friend Miss S. Pearson. B, and Mrs Dark, of Molesworth, epent New Year's at Jolla Hollinger's. A. C. and Mrs. Tack, of Clifford, spent New Years with Jim. and Mrs. Bryans. las. Savage who, has not been very well for some time. is cottfiued to the house now, we are sorry to say. Jas. J, Pearson took tile service in Trowbridge on Sunday night, while the pastor, Rev. A. C. Tillie preached in Ethel. Harry McMaun is visiting for a week or two with friends in Morris, and also visiting his sister Mrs. F. A. Elliott, in Goderich. Miss Maggie Campbell has returned to Toronto where she is attending Business College, atter spenciiug her holidays here. Norman and Miss Lizzie French, of Stoufl'ville, are visitors at Thos. David - son's, ttth con. The visitors are cous- ins to the Davidson family. Jas and Mrs. Armstrong and Miss Beatrice. toth con, visited relatives at Arthur and Shelburne. They attend- ed a wedding of a nephew of Mr, Armstrong's on New Year's Day, Chester Armstrong: Loth con., left for the Ontario Agricultural College Guelph, this week, where be will take what is called the Short Course, It is a good idea and we hope to see more young leen follow his example. Not a few in this township think the law as it relates to majority demanded ded in Local Option elections is the grossest kind of injustice to the temperance element, a vigorous effort should be made to have it chang- ed. To the Ratepayers of the Township of Grey :—Accept my thanks for the cordial support yob have given me in the late Municipal Election. I hope I may be able to do honor to the trust you have placed in me, Yours respectfully, las. McFadzean. Bluevale. Rev. W. A. Findlay, of Whitechurch will preach Missionary sermons in the Methoditt churches on Bluevale cir- cuit next Sabbatb, 13th inst. ERSONALa.—Miss Cora Messer has re rued to. Newbury after the Christ- mas vacation.—Mrs. Barkley, of Cli- max, Michigan, bas been visiting her father, Wm. Messer.—Misses Florence Thomson and Edna Pugh, of Brus- sels, visited Mrs, Joseph Pugh here last week.—Mrs. Stewart, of Brussels, visited Mrs. Anderson Holmes last week.—Miss Maud Paul has returned to Chatham Business Bollege after the vacation.—Misses Annie Elliott and Ethel King, of Wingham, visited Mrs. Geo, McDonald, this week.— Rev. and Mrs. Baker axd Miss Pearlwere holiday visitors at Toronto.—Fred. Pugh, of Drayton, visited at Itis home here last week.—Miss Ruby Duff has returned home to Harrowsmith after a visit at !tome here.—Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, of Whitby, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. (Rev.) West. --Miss Alice Duff has returned to Thorndale after the holidays.—Mr. Rogerson, of Mullett, visited et John King's this week.—Miss Sarah and Tames Orr were holiday visitors to Pittsburg Pa, COPELAND—AITcttiSON, — A very pretty wedding took place Wednes- day, Jan. 2nd, at the home of Jas. and Mrs. Aitchison, Bluevale, when their eldest daughter, Miss Annie, be- came the bride of Josepb Copeland, of Niagara -ort -the -Lake, formerly of Welland. At 4,3o o'clock, to the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, played by. the bride's sister, Miss Aggie, the bride entered tltp parlor leaning on the arta of her father and took her place tinder the arch of evergreens and holly where the groom was waiting. The nup- tial knot was tied by Rev. W. J. West, Bluevale. The bride was beautifully attired in a creast gown and carried a boquet of creast rosea, Her going away dress was of blue broadcloth with hat to match. Rena, daughter or Rev. W. J West, acted as flower girl and looked pretty in white silk. Site carried a bo net of pick std white carnations. The dieing room was tastefully decorated with pink and white and the table was spread with all the delicacies of the season. The many useful and coolly presents testify to the high esteem in which the bride is held, The groom's gift to the bride was a haudsonte sunburst of pearls, After it low days visit M ox -rias. New Council will meet next Mon- day. Miss Carrie Souch was visiting rel- atives and friends at Brauttord and Toronto. Robert and Mrs. Elston of North Dakota, are here on a visit. They were both former residents of Morris. Mrs. Elston was a Miss Perdue. CARD OF THAXKS.—I wish to take this earliest opportunity of returning thanks to the electors for the hand- some majority they favored me with last Monday. My only ambition is to do the best 1 can to further the in- terests of our township every possible way. Wishing you one and all a year of prosperity. I remain, Yours gratefully W. H. McCutoheon• HIGHLY APPRitct t ED•—I take this public way of returning my hearty thank to the Electors of Morris for the cordial manner in which they tendered me their support on Monday in re-lect- ing the Reeve. It will be my pleasure and is my purpose to do everything witbin my power to promote the best interests ot Morris at both township and Co. Councils. I trust the year will be one of happiness and prosperity to us all. Yours very thankfully, Geo. Taylor. REcmertot.— Tuesday eveuing a reception was held at the home of C. B. Fnrrest, and line, to welcome Wal- ter S. Forrest, and bride back from their wedding trip. There were too or more present and an A r time was eujoved A splendid lunch was served in Mrs. Forrest's hest style. The guests of the evening were made the recipients of many useful and valuable presents. Vocal and instrumental music was on the program and many good wishes were expressed for the future happiness and prosperity of Mr. Forrest and bride, They have taken up house on the Forrest homestead acid line, where they commence married life under most favorable auspices. THE Pos'r throws an Editorial slipper atter the happy twain. b'lATatatoa1AL,—A happy marriage took place at the Empress Avenue Methodist Parsonage, London, on New Year's Day. The principals were Walter S, Forrest and Miss Christina Robb, both of Morris, who were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. L B. Wallwin, B. A., a former pastor of the young couple, The bride looked beautiful attired in a dress of cream paillette silk trimmed with lace and insertion, and wearing abaudsonte bridal vett of white tulle with wreath ot orange blossoms Her travelling dress was of navy blue broadcloth with bat to match, After the sumptuous wedding dittuer the happy couple lett for points East to spend their honey- moon, oneymoon, and upon return will reside in Morris. They begin married ,life with many good wishes for their happintS$ and prosperity.