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'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
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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,
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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.
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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
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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'
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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.