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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1907-10-17, Page 1�1t rit 'Jo; . 86. No. 113 New Advertisements. Baggies- Ewan & Co, Buy wanted -I, C. Richards. Foals for sale -L, Hollinger, Fine photos. --ii. R, Brewer, Apples -Brussels Evaporator. Lambs for sale -Noble A. Milne, Teacher wanted -Thos. H, Bolger. Largest and best -Central. Bus. Col, Notice to Creditors --J. E. Terhune. Ladies' cloth coats -G. N. McLaren, iotxitt 1103s. Gorriee. The services in the Methodist church last Sabbath were conducted by Rev. D. N. McComas, of Listowel, whose sermons were very highly appreciated by large audiences. The occasion was the annual anniversary. The music rendered by the choir was also of a high order eliciting many favorable comments. The fowl supper is to be held this (Thursday) evening and a fine program is offered including the support of the Teeswater choir. VV vox 444.4-4e. Jos. Cowan is enjoying a holiday in Lindsay. Mrs. 1. N. Allan and Harry are the gfiests of relatives in Exeter this week. Mrs, Nokes left for Port Rowan last week to visit a brother who is seriously flh Miss Effie Powell has returned from a two months' visit in Sault Ste. Marie Mich. Miss Rachel Dane, of Gorrie, spent part of last week with her friend Miss Laura Lewis. The Public. Library Board is mak- ing preparations for a concert to be held at an early date. J. C. Rockwell's Sunny South Co. will give an entertainment in the town hall Thursday evening. E. W. Lewis has purchased the old Town Hall we understand and will turn it into a residence. The Rey. Mr. Westgate of Atwood, will occupy the pulpit in the Episcopal church next Sunday afternoon. Miss Ella Sanderson returned to Wallaceburg last Thursday having spent several mouths at her home here. There was no service in the Pres- byterian church Sunday evening ow- ing to the absence of the Rev, L. Perrin who was in Jamestown. There will be a public meeting in the Town Hall Wednesday evening when the Rev. Ben Spence, of Toronto, will speak in the interests of local option. to Goderich he had been employed in the North American Chemical Company's salt works until a few years ago, He was twice married, his first wife being a Miss Robinson and his second. by whom he is sur- vived, a Miss Cluif. Two daughters, Mrs. William Wilson, Goderich rown- ship, and Mrs, Robert Henderson, in New Ontario, survive ; also two brothers, one in Colborne and one in Port Huron. NV al tort. Miss Lillian Robinson, of Exeter, was a visitor at W. Neal's this week. Mr. Calvert, agent of the Sovereign Bank here, made a business trip to Toronto this week. The Fall migration is again on of those returning from the West. Most reports are that crops are not up to the average. Last Sabbath Alfred Stafford took charge of the service in the Metho- dist church and did well. The pastor was at Bethel. Mrs. Wm. Kohles had in her pos- session for some days a large tarantula which she captured on their garden fence. The mystery is bow it got there. Mrs. Wm. Beirnes, of Wiarton, is at present visitidg tier sister, Mrs. Mc. Kim. Mrs, Seines was a former resident of this place. She will spend the Winter with her sons in Fort William. Evangelist Minnis, who has assisted the pastor, Rev. R. J. Currie, conduct• ing successful revival services at Bethel appointment for the past 4 weeks, will commence a series at Providence church ou Sunday next. Alton Baker, junior clerk in Sover. eign Bank, left on Tuesday morning to take a position in the Trader's Bank Oshawa. Alton will he missed as he was a general favorite. Who his successor will be• we cannot as yet say. Sal oderio tt F. J. Pridham's tailoring establish- ment on the Square got a scorching Sunday just after church time. Fire started in the office and the brigade was called and quickly put out the blaze. Rev. Dr. Chown, General Secretary of the Temperance and Moral reform department of the Methodist Church, was in town Sunday and preached in the morning at Victoria Street Metho- dist church and at North $treat Methodist church in the evening. In the afternoon he addressed a, mass meeting in the Court House along the lines ot his work. 'Phe funeral took place Sunday afternoon of one of the old- residents of Goderich, in the person of John Kirkpatrick; who had reached the advanced age of 81 years. The ser- vices were conducted by Rev. B, Clement, and the pall -bearers were Adam Todd, John Carr, George Green, William Swaffield, Hezekiah Hale and James Million. Mr. Kirk- patrick was a member of the Orange Order, and the members of L. O. L., No. 282, together with visiting breth• ren from Colborne and Goderich Township were in attendance. Mr. Kirkpatrick was a native of Ireland, but came to this country when a very young child. He was engaged for some time in the Eastern part of Canada in the lumbering business, after which he moved to the Town- ship of Colborne, where he continued to reside until moving to Goderich in the early eighties, Since coining BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1907 w H. KER R, Prop Mrs. Klump and Miss Laura, were visitors at Atwood last week, The David Dunbar farm, lot 32, non, rt, Grey, was sold hero by public auction, last week, Thos. Trow, ollll- elating as auctioneer, Robert Pirie was the buyer at 812,400. Next Sabbath afternoon, at 2,3o o'clock the Canadian Order of Forest. ere will attend the Methodist church when the pastor, Rev. J. Henderson, will preach the annual sermon to the brethren, The Thank -offering meeting in the Presbyterian church last Tuesday evening was a decided success. Rev. Mr. Bremner, of Ripley, gave a fine address most suitable to the oeession and choice. musical selections were rendered by the choir., The contri- butions amounted to 11324.00. 'Phis Missionary organization is in good heart and well officered. Ethel - Council met here on Monday. The Tax Collectors will soon be on their rounds, The farmers are getting their apples pulled and are looking toward the root crop. Several from this locality attended the District Epworth League Conven- tion at Brussels tits week, CoMrottem us residence to rent, with stable and all conveniences. For further particulars apply to ALEX, MCDONALD, Ethel. Messrs. Addie have ordered a small gasoline engine to be:utilized. in running the necessary machinery .about the barn. Nothing like being up:to-date. Will we have a debating Society this Fall and Winter t A profitable time was spent last year so somebody should make a move .year the matter of initiating steps toward organization. Wednesday of this week, Robert Barr, a well known resident of this locality, was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie Stevenson. We hope they will enjoy a large share of the blessings of this life in their comfort- able home, We have just opened up a choice and attractive assortment of wall paper for the Fall trade.- We are now offering special prices in furniture,\'l'ry us for up to -date picture framing. Rooms to let over store. hard and soft water. �4-3 W. H. Love. At a meeting of the local Beef ring, which met in the Gibson Hall, a very satisfactory and successful season was concluded. There are only 4 shares out of 20 to be taken for next year so those desiring a share should hustle and secure it, The Epworth League has changed its night of meeting for the Winter months to , Sunday evening, Next Sabbath R. McKay and 13. Jackson will be in charge, service commencing at 7 p. m. The pastor will preach at Union at this hour. UNDERTAKING,-Protllpt and care- ful attention given to all orders for Uedertaking, Our telephone No. is 28a and a call will have our im- mediate response. Our prices are reasonable and satisfaction always as- sured. Special attention paid to cavity and arterial embalming fot which we bold diplomas, LEAVIERDALE &.SON. DO'T MISS THE CHARGE 2nd -hand Buggies A few First-class Second-hand Buggies, bot hLig-ht andHeavy, for sale cheap at our Show Rooms — Some Real Bargains. 4. New _ Buggies Rubber Tire Rigs, both Cushion and Pneu- uratic. Must be. sold to malice room for Sleighs. and Sl Cutters ei. our large display of � g tli 4l o-rIH. The other day Wm. Robb, 6th line, lost a valuable heavy draft colt. Miss Lola Agar visited her friend, Miss Willet at Gorrie last week. Our correspondent last week was in error in stating that lames Bowman was visiting in Toronto as he was not absent from home. Special evangelistic services will be held in Sunshine church, The pastor Rev. G. W. Rivers, will be assisted by the pastors of neighboring churches, Goon W08x.- Wednesday of last week )no. Speir, Wilson and Samuel Nicholson filled the kiln at Bodmin Lime Works, holding about 700 bushels and had the lime burned ready for delivery on Saturday afternoon. That is hustling work along at a lively gait. Ries BRoxex.-While gang plowing on Wednesday forenoon of last week lames Evans, 7th line, the plow struck a big stone causing the plow handle to strike him in the right side breaking 2 ribs Mr. Evans had three ribs broken on his left side at different times so that be has had his own experience in this kind of accident, We hope be will soon be all right, Ono day last week Daniel McLean, 7th con„ bad a close call from serious injury, as it was he received a very severe tumble the effects of which he still feels. He was driving into bis gateway when the horse shied at some apple barrels in the lane causing the buggy wheel to strike the gate post. Mr. McLean was pitched out striking the ground with his head and shoulder. He is able to be about but the soreness is still quite manifest. The wonder is he escaped so well. MAraintortme.-Nfondayof this week Rev. A. C, Wishart, 13. A., of Brussels performed the interesting ceremony. at tbe home of John Douglas, the bride's father, of joining in wedlock, Victor G. Rapaporth, of Detroit, to Miss Sophia R. Douglas. The happy couple went to London and from thence to Detroit and New York from which port they sailed for Loudon, England, where they purpose making their home. Miss Annie Douglas accompanied her sister. We hope Mr. and Mrs. Rapaporth will enjoy much of the good things of this life. El/Iran ilk Co, Ward, Wesley Yeo, Willie Mitchell, Reuben Brewer. Jr, IL -George Hall, Bert. Voddon, Lela Vodden, Geo. Rose. Part II, --Gertrude Antes, Hazel Rose, Earl Lowe, Part I Sr. --Bernice Floud, Lily Jacklin, Mary Rose, Russel Yeo, Lottie Ward, Part I Jr. -Stanley Hall, Robert Jack - lin, Lawrence Lowe. FLORENCE ARMSTRONG, Teacher. ALEX. MACDONALD PASSES AWAY.— Last Monday Alex, MacDonald, an old and well known resident! of the 4th con. passed away after an illness of several weeks. He put up a vigorous fight for his life bat despite it all the call had to be obeyed. He was a kind husband, and a good father, whose desire was always to do what was right, Deceased had gone Wont last year to visit a brother who had been ill little thiuking he would be called away first. Mi•, MacDonald was born in Inverness. Scotland, in April of the year 185o and came to Grey in 2867 with his aunts and brother Donald. Fie was married March 4th t885 to Ann Jane McLaucblin. He has four brothers, Donald, of Vancouver ; and Willie whose resideuce is not known, two deceased, Duncan and Roderick, and three sisters, Katie and Maggie living in Nairn, Scotland, and Bella dead. Mr. MacDonald's family con- sists of 3 boys and 4girls living and r dead being, Duncan, Annie, Maggie, Jessie, Thomas, Katherine, Marion (dead) and Willie. The deceased was an industrious, kind hearted obliging man who could not be beaten as a neighbor. In religion he was a staunch Presbyterian and in politics he was a loyal Liberal. His demise is greatly regretted. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon to Brus- sels cemetery, Rev. A. C. Wishart, 13. A., his pastor, conducting an ap- propriate service. The community will sympathise with Mrs. MacDonald and family in their bereavement. J elgrave. Horace Solar left on Tuesday for Michigan. Mrs. David, of Clinton, is visiting at Mr. McCrae's, Miss D. Ross, of Blyth, is visiting at Mr. and Mrs. Watson' -s. J. P. Brydges' child is very ill and hardly expected to recover. Mr. and Mrs. Peacock, of Morris, Sundayed at JohnlOwens', Mrs, Naylor, sr., is at Iter daughter's Mrs. Bell, of this village. Mr. and Mrs. Pentland, of Ashfield, are visiting at Mr. VanNormen's. Adam Halliday is at Bayfield with his daughter for a couple of weeks. Win. Johnston, East Wawanosh, is recovering nicely from his recent ill- ness. Arch. McNeil, t2th eon., East Wa- wanosh, announces a big auction sale on the 23rd. Mrs. Bryant and Miss Morris, Bul- let, spent a day with J, A. and Mrs. Brandon this week. Rev. and Mrs. Hastie have returned from a two weeks' visit among friends in and aronnd Toronto. Master Wilkinson, of Ripley spent a few clays with bis uncle and aunt, W. and Mrs. Whaley, last week. Mrs. Brydges, sr., 3rd line, Morris, is very i11. and under the doctor's care, but we trust she may recover again. Rev. Mr. Rivers, B. D., was at Brussels this week attending the Wingham District Epworth League Convention. He is the painstaking Secretary. Simon and Mrs. Vaunorman, of Belgrave, celebrated their Golden Wedding on Monday v last, Their sons and daughters presented them each with some gold pieces. Their many friends wish thein many more anniversary celebrations. What might have been a serious fire one morning last week was narrowly avoided. John Coultes, 3rd line, Morris, after making a fire on in the kitchen. went out to the barn, In a short, Mrs. Coultessmelt smoke, she went out into the kitchen, and found it on fire, together with a lot of clothing, banging around the stove. Among the latter was a good fur coat, all on fire and destroyed. The fire had gain. ed such headway, and the heat was so intense, that it broke most of the glass in the windows, before it could be put out. Loss is about Sloe, Cw 5. .2v. Mrs. Wm. Rands visited at Clinton and Mitchell last week with old friends and had a good time. Miss Bessie McKay, of Tuckersmith, was the guest of her cousins, Misses McKay's, 9th con., for a couple of days last week, Next Sabbath the regular preaching service at Union will be held at 7 p. m. instead of the afternoon. The pastor will preach. Jas. Pearson, who spent the Summer vacation in New Ontario, visited un- der the parental roof returning next day to Victoria College, Toronto. Severaldelegates from this township attended the District League Conven- tion at Brussels Tuesday and Wed- nesday and spent an enjoyable time. A medical operation was successful• ly performed upon Herbert Mitchell a few days ago which we hope will be succeeded by speedy convalescence, Miss Lizzie McKay, who taught successfully at Cranbrook, is finishing out teacher Fraser's year at Duke's school, the latter having gone to the Bryan's section as successor to Fred. Bryans. CARD or THANKS. -Mrs, Joseph Knight, after a residence of over 30 years, desires to express her sincerest thanks to old neigliboi's and friends for many acts and words of kindness conferred upon her and hopes they will not go unrewarded. Their memory will be cherished by Mrs. Knight as long es life continues. The total amouut of taxes to be col- lected in Grey township this year is 523099.54. Last year the total was $26,408.76, a considerable reduction for 1907. After December 24th all taxes unpaid will have 5 per cent added so that no doubt a hustle will be made before the above mentioned date. As a By-law was passed to the above effebt the Collectors have no option in the Matter, PRESENTATION. Before his depart- ure, the pupils of S. S. No. 4 greatly surprised their teacher, F. T. Bryans, by presenting him with an address and a beautiful tie pin set with a diamond and pearls. Mr. Bryaus replied suit- ably and assured the pupils that his interest in them would not expire with Isis teaching tettll, and that he would always have a doable warmness for S. S, No. 4, He is studying Medicine at Toronto. Scttoot REroeT for S. S. No, 6 Grey for September reo7'-Jr. 4th, -Wesley Brewer, Gortle Stephenson, Inter- mediate IIL-Joe Jacklin, Roy Hall, Eva Mitchell. Jr. III -Sarah Hutch.. inson, Luotta Jacklin, :r, IL --Annie WINGiHAM DISTRICT EPWORTH LEAGUERS iN Good Convention with Interest Well Sustained. The 10th annual Convention of the Epworth Leagues of the Wingham Dietriot was held in the Methodlot ohnrob, Brunets, on Tuesday end Wed- nesday: of this week, the first eeeeion opening on the evening of the first men- tioned day. A. fine program was present. ed and enjoyable eeeaione participated in by delegates from a goodly number of Leagues on the Dietriot• Iriret eeeeion opened with a short Soug service. President D. 0. Taylor, of Lnohnow, 000uped the chair and prov- ed himself a most oompeteut presiding of. finer. "There (hall be showers of Blessing" was sting with good °hirer atter which Rev. Mr. Blatohford, B. A„ of Ripley, offered prayer. After the ohcir eang the anthem, "Great ie the Lord," Reeve Leckie was called upon who briefly, yet pointedly, welcomed the Leaguers to Brussels and called to remembrance the BRUSSELS METHODIST CHURCH. many advantages of the young people of today as oompared with the earlier years and hoped the opportunities and privileg• in would be made good nee of by the Leagnere. This was followed by timely words from Chester Armstrong, President of Brunets League, according the visitor a hearty reception in the lame of the local Leagoe. President Taylor replied to the addres SESSION. stands for union with the old Britieb Empire, He was glad he wag a British subject and hoped the old adage "Brit- ons never aball be slaves" would be realized in all the great gneetione of the day, Hoped Canada would stand true to Britain until she was able to in. dependently take her place among the nations of the earth, Prinolple meat °tend Area A. Ladiee Quartette, ooneisting of Misses Gerry, liiegeton and Sharpe and Mrs. W. L. Leetherdale, eang a good number entitled "Guide me 01 Thou great Jehovah," and after a few word° from the President; The Glory Bong was sung and Rev. Mr. MoTavieh prononneed the Benediction. Lonob was served in the Sobool room to the delegates who were intending to drive home. 6 Sas of welcome and acquitted himself in a way that evidenced baa capability to fill the important position of President of the Association. He called to mind the early history of the Epworth League movement 17 years ago, ehowiug its membership then end now • the splendid work done for Minions ; the value of the Reading Comae past and present and the importance of the aid to be had from the regular ieene of the almost invaluable Epworth Era. The value of the League is of vital importance to every church be said and is the very beet training Inc the young people. By loyalty and faitbfnl- neee to duty the field of ueainlnees is Broad and wonderfully fruitful in its operations. Mr. Taylor urged a rallying ot the forces in the Dietriot, Blinn Bertha and Pearl Sharpe sang a fine duet in good voice. The next address wan given by Rev. H, W. MoTavish, of Gerrie, who epoke words of wisdom and helpfttlueee on '^rhe Glad Life." After introductory sentences he stated that tide must be obtained by our own efforts as it is associated with the soul life. How taw are happy with great wealth. Happiness does not come by merely gratifying the Benne. To contribute to the happy lite we should sandy (1) How to develop oar literary powers. (2) Cultivate a pure moral oharacter and then tbe evil. Some person has (mid "There's nothing wrong mien yoa'ra oangbt at it," a moat erroneous and deplorable statement. We 'Mould shun plena and sentiment° that lead to evil. (8) The cultivation of an unselfish love for others. Happy rople are those who make others happy. Complete surrender of lite to Jestta hri(t. Intellectualize the physical, spiritualize the intelleetnal and lel God's spirit take hold of our life to lift as into soother Kingdom and give us the highest type of eervioe. 'lHome ome Lend" was the title of a T well rendered solo by Mies Times Gerry. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES, -The An- niversary services in connection with Belgrave rave Methodi s t church on Sunday and Monday last were a sun- cess in every way. Despite the itt- clement weather large congregations attended both of the Sunday services, the evening congregation being too great for the capacity of the church. Rev. Selborne A. Anderson, of Blyth, preached inspiring and appropriate sermons while the choir of,the church rendered music suitable to the M. onion. On Monday evening an ex- cellent supper was served by the ladies in the Foresters' Hall front 6,30 to 8.3o to about soo people after which a splendid program was given in the church. Rev. G. W. Rivers, B, A., B. D., pastor of the church, oc- cupied the chair, Addresses, which°' were very much appreciated by the people, were delivered by Revds. Hartley and Anderson, of Blyth, and Rev. 1, J. E astle, of Belgrave ; Mrs. J. Pattison, of Brick Church, rendered two excellent recitations with good effect and the famous Westfield choir delighted and inspired the aadlenoe with their numerous selections, The proceeds of the anniversary amounted to over $80.00, which will be applied to the shed building fund. A sub- scriptioh ot about $230 had already been given so that the commodious and comfortable sited is almost paid isveryrate- con re anon for, The t' g >�' ful to all who assisted in making this anniversary eO great a success. Miss,Hingeton and Mes, W. L. Leath-' erdale were called upon and sang a duet In a moat competent manner. A very pleasing feature of the atter.. poop Was a recitation by Mies Holtby; of W indoor, entitled "The Bong of the birds," An emigre woe demanded which was cheerfully given, both number° showing the impress of the srtietio. The last topio was that of Local Option and was introduced by Rev. John Hen- derson, of Ethel, in the absence of Rev. M, J. Wuaon, B. A., of Teeswater. Many queries were Introduced and work- able methods euggested. Rev. Mr, Hen. derson spoke out of a wide eaperienoe in Lambton 00, and is well posted on the law. This discussion brought to a oloea a vary aaooeeaful, enjoyable and well at. tended Convention.. "God be with you till wemeet again" was sang as a clotting hymn and the Benediotion was pronono• sed by Rev. Mr. Fot'd. Sapper was served after whiob the delegates departed for their respective homes with many good resolationa se to a desire to "Look ap and Lift' up for (Marin and tbe oharole" in their respective fields of labor during the ensuing year. 00E7E17TION NOTES WEDNESDAY'S asesioNs The day opened with a Sunrise prayer meeting led by Rev. Mr. Rivera, Secretary which wee attended by a goodly number. At 0 80 the President took charge of the devotional exeroiees of the forenoon session which were joined in with Marti - nee Rea, ports were given by representative(' of the various League's in the Dietriot as to the work done and the proepeote for this year. Oa the whole they were of a hopeful and positive character, The Nominating Committee, eleoted by ballot, oonaiated of Min Edna Oeyler, Reeds. Meson. Looks, Sawyer and Blababford and W. H. Kerr. Au interesting dieoneeion was taken part in bya number of delegates as to the advieibiliby of Union Conventions between the Sunday School and Epworth League District organizations. Mrs. Hain, of Laaknow, real a prate tical paper on Junior League work, con- taining many anggesbione Moue this important line. The paper was die ouaeed in an animated style attesting to the importance of the work and neoes• ity of ire maintenanoe. A resolution tvae adopted on motion of Revds. Messrs. Sawyer and Ford that the District Resettles bo asked to urge the formation of Jauior Leagues wherever possible. The very interesting and well filled eeeeion adjourned with singing and prayer by Rev. Mr. Henderson. Dinner wee ready in the eohool room, prepared by the local Leaguers, to whiob full justice was done by the delegates. Afternoon session oommenoed at 2 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Blababford, B. A,, of Ripley, taking Marge, The report of the Nominating Com- miebee wee preeanted as follows :- Icon. President, Rev. H. W. Looks, Kincardine ; President, W. 7. Few. cert, Bruseele ; Seoretary-Treasurer, Rev. G. W. Rivers, B. D., Belgrave ; Representative to Conference, Rev. T. W. Blatchford, B. A., Ripley ; 1st Vice President, D. C. Taylor, Lucknow ; Sod Vies President, Rev. T. E. Sawyer, Lnokoow ; 8rd Vies President, Walter Hall, Wingham : 4th Vioa President, Miss Boole Pearson, Ethel ; 6th Vice President, Mrs. (Rev.) Finlay, Wbite- sbnroh. The Sommer Sobool gaeetion came up for review and expresaione of opin• ion were voiaed. Nominating Commit- tee was asked to appoint a Bummer School Committee to work in 0011. junction with the District Executive. Ile members are Mr. Courtin, Kincar- dine ; I), 0. Taylor, Laoknow ; and Rav, E. G. Powell, Brussels. "The Epworth League as an Evan- gelietir Agenty" RPB the important topic inbrodaoed by Rev. T. E. Sawyer, of Aabfleld Circuit. The primary ob- jeot of the League, as set out in the pledge, le along evangelistic linea. This is also delegated to the Look out Oom- mitbee and Seidel Committee, It bas done something by Bible Study and by eroaeing practical individual work along the line indicated. The League bas improved the moral tone of its member's. Dietriot and looal Leaguers should plan carefully to do evangelistic work. The winning of the souls is the most important work that oan be done. 11 would have a wholesome inflames. Ws must study the people with whom we hope to work. Must keep op a persist. ant spiritual effort to go after those who ere yet out of Christ. Miss Sadie Logan, of Ripley, sang a Bolo that was moat acceptable to the audience. Rev. II. W. Looke, of Kinoardine, Chairman of the Dietriot, wail moat happy in hie address and toweled many a point of vital interest to the young people, applying with equal torte to the adults. Be complimented the of. flans of the' Diatriat League, referred to the beauty of Brnaeels and the hos- pitality of its people and looked for good to aooraa from tbia Convention. "The ideal puhlia mat and hie ebaraoter- ieticg" was the themed Mr. Locke took. He developed it along the following linea :–(1) A. man who puts adored 'things above temporal The takes man is the man nearest God, above aelflsbneea and sordidness and with an exalted idea of liberality nod goodueee. The largest man maaenres more round his breast end Matt than round hie bead, fall ot tympnthy, esteeming heaven so great and orbit to emelt, (2) Men who put principle before policy. No scheming or .wriggling but men of purity and baokbone, men who know th'e troth, (8) Men whose oharsdter may be copied by the rising genoratiin. He ahonld have a halo of moral n flume as opposed to moral eteno"h to injure and deotroy, Epworth Leagues ebould lend en influence that will build np. Von eau't expoot a man to make or entausiastisally anpport any law or prinoiple that is above the level of hie own eharaotor. (4) The man who The new Executive parpoea making a plush in advancing League work in she District. The musical numbers at the various mission were good and were heartily received. Secretary Riven looked after hie work in excellent form and in 'a most agree. able manner. The loofa Leaguers did their part well and well deserved the vote of dictate accorded them. A hearty vote of thanks was paned to the League and friends in Brussel° for their generous -hospitality. Talk about sootality-it was well de- monstrated at the dinner and suppers eorved.to the delegates in the aebool room. Copies of "Ns•Na Kwa," the quarterly letter pabliehed by Rev. G. H. Raley, of Port tdimpson, were diesribated to the delegates. The church was neatly decorated .with flowers, plants, maple 'saves, bunting, fiege and a large banner bearing the word "Welaome." Blomberg of the new Executive met at the home of the President at 7.80 o'olaok Wednesday evening to decide a fewgues- tions of importance. A number of pastors and Leagnere were conspicuous by their abeenoe. The pastors preseut were 1-Revds. Looks, Blatablord, Ford, Sawyer, Rivera, Mo- Tavish, Henderson and Powell. The Leaguers were asked, through the delegates or pastors present, to actively aid in Local Option work both as to its oampeigne and the parrying out of ata provisions when carried. Resolution was passed of good wishes to Rev. G. H. Raley, of Port Glimpse'', B. 0,, the District representative in the Minion field and voicing the Ounvention'e wieb for the swinge of hie work among the red men. Crua[brtrolc. Thoro'bred Indian game fowl for sale at the Manse. Miss Bessie McKay, of'ruekersmith, visited with her atint, Mrs. Ballantyne for the past two weeks. She returned to her home last Saturday. Next Sabbath afternoon Rev. Mr. Millyard, of Birr, will occupy the pulpit of the Methodist church. He is saidito be a fine preacher. Don't forget Jas. McLauehlin's auction sale of farm stock, implements, &c., on Friday, esti inst„ at the homestead, West of Cranbrook, This week Mrs. Joseph Knight, wbo was a resident of Grey township for many years, left for Casey, Illinois, accompanying W. W. and Mrs. Shuler her son-in-law and daughter to their home. We hope Mrs. Knight will enjoy herself and occasionally, at least, find her way back to visit old friends iu this locality. "How may we Morena the interest in Missions" was taken up in the form of a Conference, led by W. H. Kerr, a large number taking part and expressing various modes of awakening and atimulat. ing interest in thia greet work. Study Manes, tithing, systematic eaevaesiug, Missionary programs, and addressee were among the suggeationa coupled with earnest prayer and a Main to promote' the Master's Kingdom both at home and abroad. In the abeenoe of Mr, Stemma of Gorrie the topic aseooiated with his name was diw sssd, Rev. Ford leading. The sub jeeti4'as "How to develop our young people along literary and oonnexional Bose. A profitable time wan spent. Many plane were outlined as to how this maybe aaoomplisbed. Mr. Fawcett, the new President, was introdnded by Mr, Taylor in kindly end optimistic! words. The new calmer ate oepted the honor and promised to do his best to aid in the splendid work among the yenng people ot Wingham Dietriot, "How to enlist the aenior membera of the S. S. in D' pworih League work" was it topic' upon which Mins Helen D. Ford read at well prepared paper, She defined the object and work of both of these in. stitabions, work being Bet' but as the chief' factor. It the Sabbath Sobool is doing good work the League is the avenue for the working oat of these aobivibiea. Tetwheta should get good examples and endeavor to entire tha hearty o0 in the opera- s eat of soholare. Arouse e inter tion pupils and have them assume respbasi- bility. McSiltop TowNstrlr COUNCIL.—Council met at C. White's, Leadbury, ou Friday, Oct, ttth. All the members present -J, M. Govenloek, Reeve ; Alex, Ross, John McDowell, )as. Cowan and Thos. Mur- ray, Councillors. John McMillan was appointed Collector of Taxes. The Reeve and Clerk were appointed a committee to receive the Collector's bond. Council agreed to let a contract af grgrading 40 rods on sidelinee 5 and 6, con. 24. Accounts to the amount of 13209.49 were passed and ordered to be paid, The Collector's Roll was given over to the Collector, The amount of taxes on roll to be collected for 1907 is $17,379.38, made up as follows: --Co. rate, $4029.33 ; Township rate, $5036.- 10 ; Grey outlet, $135.82 ; No. 2 drain, 13255.12 ; Winthrop drain, $3o7.13 ; Bolton drain, $77.53 ; Statute Labor, 1349.00 ; Ditches and Wateraoureee,, $i2.00 ; Barron drain, $270.33 ; Rail- way bonus, 4441.51 ; Public Schools, $5836.99 ; Separate Schools, $717.85; C, Co, drain, $2ot,23 Downey drain, $109.42, : The different rates on the $ are for County, 1,8 mills •; Township, 2,25 mills ; Public Sahoolgeneral rate, 2.841 mills ; Section A7rate No, , 2,216 2;216 mills: ; No. 4, 9 mills mills ; No. 6, .965 mulls ; No, 7, 2,825 mills ; No. 8, .303 mills ; No. Yl, ,68 mills ; No. Io, 3.548 mills; No, re, .689 mills ; No. 13, •993 mills ; Union No, 1, .807 mills; Union No.2, 1,154m1118; Union No. 11, 2,51 tnills ; Union No. 22, .722 mills; Separate School No. t, 1.5 mills ; Sep. No, e, 3.75 7liilis ; Sep, No, 3, 2.00mills; Sep. No, 4, 2.5 mulls; Railway bonus .4013 mills ori S. The total taxes collected in 1906 was $18,- 767,58. Council adjourned to meet at the Commercial Hotel, Seaforth, On Saturday, Nov. 16th, at 2 o clock, M, MorRDIE, Clerk.