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The Brussels Post, 1907-11-14, Page 1ro Vol., € 6. No, 19 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER New Advertisements Tile -S, S. Cole, Local -T. McGregor. Strayed -Moses Doll. Skip the chaps -Jas. Fox, • Overcoat found -Tile Pos'r, Ladies' Fur Coats -A, Straeban, Hound pap found -W, E. Duuoau. Centeal Bus. College'+ -W, H. Shaw, 31BYstx xt 46 s. MOLESWORTH ANNlviticSARy SeevIcEs.-Next Sab- bath anniversary sermons will he preached in S. Andrew's church, Molesworth, by, Rev, A. C. Wishart, B. A„ of Brussels, Monday evening Rev. T, D. McCullough, will give his fine lecture entitled "rhe wonders of the world," illustrated by lime light views. Rev; J. Burnett is the pastor and G. Elliott, chairman of Committee, WALTON Evangelistic services are in progress at the Methodist church, Mr. Minnis is aiding the pastor. The work of filling in at the station yard here goes ou apace, Itis a big job but when finished and the stock pens built. &c, it will be a great im- provement. Wednesday evening, 27th inst., Rev, Mr. blassard, the new District Sec- retary, will give au illustrated address on Bible Society work here to which all are invited, 'Phe reverend gentle- man isa pleasing speaker and should be heard on the occasion of his first visit to Walton. JAMESTOWN This week R. H. Cutt, the well known grocer of Goderich, was here ou a brief visit with relatives and old friends, Wm. Wright, who recently sold bis farm North of Jamestown to his son Frank, has bought the 45 acre property adjoining Wroxeter from Mrs, George Harris, paying $3,250. There is a comfortable brick house, bank barn, &c, on the new purchase. Mr, 'Wright has been a resident of this community for many years and while regretting his removal we wish him and his many comforts in their new home. We are glad that Freak will now become a permanent resident. FORDWIOH• The taxes for Elowiek Township this year is $27.575.51 on an assessment of $2,882.682, an increase of over $2,000 over that of 1907. Miss M, Roadhouse bas been re- engaged as teacher of the junior de- partment of Fordwich public school for tea, salary $35o. 'rheLocalOption petition has been filed In the Clerk's office, Gerrie, and will be formally presented to Howick Township Council on Wednesday, November 20. The petition contains 453 names, only 287 being required. mgesa "Nre IL E NINE Good heavy Tile of all eizee can be had at the Iienfryn Brick and Tile,yarde at the following prices: 2e inch,$ 9 00 per thousand e 11 00 „ 4 " 18 00 5 " .,,, 22 00 6 " ,,80 00 7, " 40 00 8 " 60 00 10 a ,,....80 00 „ e -'BRICK Aeyoue building will find it to their ad- vantage te see the Heafryn Brick. This is the best standing red brick in the coun- try -does not fade but gets brighter. Prices right. Se S. COLE, 19-8- ETHEL. Foreman in the yard, Henfryn. Dr, E. T. Foster will install a Siebe acetylene gas plant to light his olfiee, drug store and residence. He is also erecting a private telephone line to Kurtzville. A branch of the Anglican Young People's Association bas been organ- ized in connection with Trinity Cburob and will meet every Friday evening. Rev. Mr. Lang -Ford, of Brussels, was present and gave an Interesting ad- dress on the aims and objects of the A.•Y, P. A. LEAOBURY Miss Mamie McEwao is enjoying a visit with Friends in Toronto, The Leadbury school is conpleted and the children of the section are en- joying the benefit of a comfortable and commodious school house, Tile apple packers are finishing up the work for the season in this locality. Although the quality was not up to other years a large quantity has been disposed of. Wm. Knecbtel is home from Souris, Man., where he spent the last two months superintending the harvesting and thrashing on his brother's large farm, He says crops were fair and the wheat graded good and only for the tightness of money farmers would have a very good year in that part, The Bethel 'Union Sunday School has closed for the season after a very profitable and encouraging Summer. This very commendable work for the Master is not done only, by the very few we hear of but many a silent soldier of the cross is using his talent not for the praises of men but for the honor and glory of the Redeemer. ETHEL Grey Council will meet next Monday at Cranbrook. The saw mill is running, this week This will wiud up the sawing now un til Spring. Don't forget the organization meet. Ing Saturday evening, in the Gibson Hall, to'see about the Literary Society for this Winter. Mrs. Jho. Williams, Mrs. Cole's mother, is going to spend a few weeks at her daughter's, Mrs. (Rev.) J, El - ford's, near Listowel. Rev. J. T. LeGear, of Jackson, Mich., and at one time pastor of Ethel Methodist circuit, has removed to Lansing, Mich., where he is pastor of the Central M. E. church, a church of toot members. The lawsuit over a question of wages -Ritchie vs. D. Milne -was heard at the Division Court at Brus- sels, the amount claimed being $74.65 for wages and wrongful dismissal. After hearing the case Judge Holt awarded the plaintiff $25. R. C. Davies has accepted a posi- tion as traveller with the well known Gordon McKay wholesale of Toronto, Tie will visit the cities and large towns of Southerly Ontario. Mr, Davies will still be able to spend his Sundays at the parental home at Ethel UNDERTAKING. --Prompt and care- ful attention given to all orders for Undertaking. Our telephone No. is 28a and a call will have our im- mediate response. Our prices are reasonable and satisfaction always as 'mired, Special attention paid to cavity and arterial embalming £ot which we hold diplomas. LSATHERDALE & SON, Last Sabbath afternoon the metn- bers of Ethel Orange Lodge, together with visitors from Brussels, Walton, Bluevale and other points, attended service in the Methodist church here when Rev, John Henderson preached to thein from and Cor., x6th chapter and 13th verse, "Stand fast in the- Faith heFaith ; quit you like men ; Be strong," The discourse was full of helpful thoughts -and should do good, Ethel Lodge was a strong one some years ego but latterly has not been as active. A•livening up of the old time interest is looked for. Ferns, GATENBY DEAD. -A letter from Mrs. Dresser, of Popcliffe, Eng- land, says that Thomas Gateeby, who was a former resident of this locality for a number 08 years, died on October 22nd, aged 86 years. -He lived quite near Topcliffe, his sister, Mrs. Weldon, keeping house for him. Deceased was i11 for a few weeks and was uncons- reawaseelesievereeseetetereetrivisieveresteinetetvrit G T Rf A C HA N'S F t7 R aa. is Fur wJ Lad eC -UTE have now in Stook a large range of Ladies' Fut Y V Coate and are prepared to supply yeti with a warts and comfortable Jaeltet for the cold weather, -Plain Astrachan Jackets. -Astrachan with Alaska Coon Collar and Revers, -Astrachan with Alaska Sable Collar and Revers. -Canada Seal Blouse with Mink Rat Collar and Revers. --Also a few special Large sizes in best quality Plain Astrachan Jackets, Ladies' Fur:1i eoats nod fand .La crlliles Fur scarfs, Ruffs s p the o ei le for Reliable Garments. I'tteofa are very lowest l> s b e fo 1te 1 G . ►. STRAOHA►N. eious nearly all the time, There was no appareut disease, just a breaking up of the syetem. Mrs. Dresser used to call on them occasionally, The letter also says that the weather has been bad owing to so much rain, numerous farmers braving their corn out and some to cut at the time of writing (October 28th,) Big yield of plums but not many apples. Every- thing is very dear and there will be hard times for the poor people. The writer says she and ber husband -are well and longing for the time to come to take another trip to Canada, LONDESBORO' GRAND TRUNK DEPOT BURNED. - Early Monday morning the Grand Trunk depot, at Loodesboro a station ou the London, Huron & Bruce branch was burned down and although the company did not lose heavily, private individuals were hit hard, rhe agent, Percy Carlisle lett every- thing all right Saturday night and paid the office a visit Sunday morning. Early Monday morning one of the resi- dents who lives close to the station was awakened by the glare of the flames, and hastily arising he gave the alarm, but before anything could be done the wooden structure was in ashes. Mr. Carlisle acted as cashier for Messrs, Steep, Cantelon & Elliott, apple buy ers, of Clinton, and in the company's safe he had deposited vouchers, Cash and receipts were also stored. In addition to the valuables in the safe, three carloads of apples were stored in the freight shed ready for shipping and they were a total loss.. Thecause of the fire is unknown, and it is not thought that any one would have any cause for in- cendiarism, L/STOWEL Last Sunday evening the wardens had a task to find seats for all the visitors who were anxious to hear the service in the English church. The choir gave their annual musical service and that brought out hundreds that filled the chttroll to the doors. The choir sang excellently the difficult music they rendered, Miss Florence Lee excelled herself in a beautiful solo with flute andorgan accompaniment bt' the rector and organist. It was a rare treat for the people of Listowel. Mrs. Wm. Farrell died very sudden ly last Sunday morning while the family were at church, Mrs. Farrell had not been feeling any loo well of late, but the family were not alarmed as she always was cheerful and hope- ful but last Sunday morning died of heart failure in her 64th vear, The funeral took place on Wednesday, November 13th at 7.15 a. m. from their residence for the Grand Trunk to New Hatnburg where she was laid to rest. She will be much missed by her family and friends of Listowel. GODERICH . The trustee board of the Goderiob Collegiate Institute have made an all round increase to the members of the teaching staff, to take ettect from the beginning of the present school term. Phe new rate is as follows :-Principal $1,500 ; classical master, 41,200 ; mathematical and science mestere, $1,100 each ; commercial teacher, $goo. The board are losing all their female teachers at Christmas. Miss Parlee, the commercial teacher, and Miss Fessenden having resigued and Miss Delmage, who is at present taking the mathematical work, being appoint- ed only temporarily. F. H. Frost, M. A., of Perth, has been appointed to take the position at New Year's The first of the craft to go into Win- ter quarters here is the tug Ariadne, captained by Alex. McDean, which arrived from Port Huron Monday' night. :,Phe tug . Evelyn which has been fishing is the Georgian Bay is on the wee. to Goderich to lay up for the Winter. The Evelyn 11 owned by the Murray boys and left'Pobermoray last Thursday. The tug Onward. ot Kin- cardine, is being hauled up on th$ harbor Island for repairs here this Winter. Contractor Birmingham, who has the contract for part of the new breakwater, is having his scows and barges pumped out and overhauled for the opening of the season next Spring. FORESTVILLE The cheese factory at Molesworth closed for the season last Friday. The anction sale at Henry Cattipbell's last week was well attend- ed. Cows brought from $23 to $35. Miss Jennie Stewart returned home last week after undergoing an opera- tion at Guelph hospital, Her mother, Mrs. Stewart, is very ill at present also, who had his le am' Jas. Menzies, s g putated on Tuesday of last week is very low at present, He had it broken by the kick of a cow last June and it did not heal owing to a diseased con- dition of the bone. The case of Thos. Smith against Samuel Burke re damage done to pasture tend and timber by bash fire has been settled.by arbitration. T, T. Currie, of Wawanosh, who is Warden of the county, and Thos. R. Bennett, of Grey, met et the scene of the fire and after gbing ovet the ground' care - luny assessed the damage at $135, although the amount claimed was $500, , This sum Mr. Smith agreed to accept, each party paying his own costs and rebuiltlitlg his own fence, This is a much better way of settling such disputes that going to law with the consequent heat/ costs entailed. Turnip pulling is almost completed. They hey are not nearly so good as in Fortn- er years owing to the dry season and 511e turnip apicis. Farmers might do Web to grow more mangolcls and now alt sero of Greystone turnips instead of Swedes. '8', R. Bennett sowed t pound of wh its tnreip seed oh I acre of ground and took off slo 14, 1907 W. H. KERR, Prop bus. of large smooth roots intending to feed them first as they do not keep web atter New Years. He sold a load in Wroxeter on Saturday last at 8 cents per bushel, Five of these turnips were shown at Brussels Fair and took ret prize, One of them weighing 36 pounds ie on exhibition in 'nth Pose' window at Brussels. WROXETER Mrs, Snider. of Berlin, visited her brother, Jim. Brethauer, last week. Russel Sage, of Washington Ty., is a visitor at the hone of his parents, Thos. and Mrs, Sage, Rev, W, G, Howson, of Winghani, will occupy the pulpit in the Methodist church next Sunday evening. T. B. and Mrs. Sanders, of Van- couver, are tbe guests of the latter's parents, Chas. and Mrs. Simmons, A Concert under the auspices of the Public Library, will be beld In tbe Town Hall on Friday, Nov, and. The entertainers for the evening are Jas, Fax, comic'; Miss Mabel Manley, vocalist ; and Miss Lucy jelly, High- land dancer. Mr, Pickard,, of Tor- onto, will be accompanist, BLUEVALE Mest'rs, Bateman & Jewitt shipped a car of hogs from this station this week. The new bridge is now in use, much to the comfort of those who have bad to drive through the river. Rev, Mr, Hassard, the recently ap- pointed District Secretary of the Upper Canada Bible Society for this Province will deliver an illustrated lecture on this great and good work on the even- ing of Tuesday, Nov, 26th. As Blue - vale and locality have long been iden- tified with this work there will no doubt be a good rally to hear Rev. Mr. Hassard. CONDOLENCE. -At the meeting of the Quarterly Official Board of the Blue - vale Circuit, on Nov, 4t11, a letter of condolence was sent to Mrs, W. F. Smith and family expressing heartfelt sympathy at the loss that both they and the church have been called upon to suffer in the death of Mr, Smith, The following motion was moved and car- ried by the Board :-"That wa, the members of this Quarterly Official Board, do most sincerely express our deep sorrow at the death of our beloved brother, W. F. Smith, who, for many years was an official member of this church, filling the office of class -leader, trustee of the church, and for a while superintendent of the Sunday School. He was faithful in his christian calling, a lover of the House of God, and reg- ular in his attendance upon the divine services, His end was peace, We cordially extend our sincere sympathy to his sorrowing wife and family.' SEAFORTH R. E. Cresswell, who has spent the last four months in the West, arrived home last week. H, W. Brown, representative of the Sabbath School Association, was here tor a few days, William Ament has jtist returned from New York, where he has sold a carload of turkeys and geese. W. Hay, of the Bank of Commerce staff, has been transferred to Winnipeg and left for the West last Friday. Mrs. McKay, Goderich street, re- turned from a pleasant visit with her son, W, C. McKay, barrister of Tor- onto. Memorial services were held in the First Presbyterian church Sunday morning in memory of the late Rev. Matthew Barr. A large number of the ladies of the Presbyterian church drove to Hensall Tuesday . morning to attend the Presbyterial meeting there. At a meeting of the Seaforth Hor- ticultural Society held in the council chamber Robert Govenlock, sr., was appointed a delegate to attend the Provincial meeting in Toronto next week. Owing to the depression in trade and the tightness of the money' market, the Canada Furniture Com- pany's factory is now yenning only eight hours per day. In addition to this a number of bands have been laid off until times become better. There passed away at his home in McKillop township Monday afternoon, one of its oldest residents in the person of George Wheatly, aged 72 years and 10 months. Deceased had been in failing health for some time. The funeral takes place from bis late home, lot 5, con, g, McKillop, on Thursday, at 1.3o p. m., to Clinton cemetery. The officers of the Hockey Club for the year are as follows :-Hon. Presideht, Dr, C, Mackay ; Hon, Vice -President, O. Neill President, A. E. • Colson ; Vice -President, H. Brown Jackson ; Secretary -Treasurer. H. Batty ; Committee, S. Jackson, J. Willis, J. McKenzie, J. Case, W. Smithera ; Trainer, H. Scott. H. .and Mrs, Ferguson, of Van- couver, who have been visiting with D. and Mrs, Moore, of Egmondville, left last week for their home on the Pacifio coast. While here Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson renewed acquaintances with friends they have not seen for thirty years, and, needless to any, they greatly enjoyed their visit. DEATH bP MRS, MAscua.-A tele - grain was received of the sudden death on the 7th inst, of Mrs. Robert Marcos, mother of Mrs:` E, A. Taylor, of Ridgetown, and Mrs. Rev. •N Shaw, of llgtnondyilie. She went last Spring tie visit her son, Alfred Marcors of the Salem IrnWorks Salem, Oregon, She Was spending a fewweeks at Oregon, w ks Bay City, O g of the Pacific coast, when the suddet, Call came. Her manyfriends in Ere- naondvllle, Ridgetown and Bothwell will hear the salt new4 with deep re- gret, 1-Ier life for many years was filled with good works, which showed her sterling Cliristiati character, The dispute between R, Scott anti H. Marshall about the ownership of a bicycle was aired in eonrt Tuesday morning before Justice of the Peace Frank Holmsted. Mr, Scott had sold his bicycle business to Mr. Maraball, but the latter failed to make the neces- sary payments and the business fell back on Mr. Scott's heeds. In taking over the business again the plaintiff ciaimed'that Mr. Scott took a bicycle that did not belong to the stock, Mr. Scott nor his witness were neither of them able to be present, both being out of town, Judgment was given in favor of the plaintiff, ORANBROOK Evangelistic services are being held each evening in the Methodist church here by Rev, Mr. Powell, Last Saturday James McLaueblan's household effects were hauled to Brus- sels for shipment to Portage la Prairie Man., where the family purpose mak- ing their home, We are pleased to report favorable progress in the case of Percy Mitchell, firth con., who has been ailing for the past 6 or 8 months. He is able to sit up now and we hope will continue to improve. GREY Municipal Council will meet next Monday at Crnnbrook. Miss Kate Young was visiting Miss Martha Smith, 7th con. Mrs. John Engle and daughter, who were visiting at Chas. Rozell's 9th con., returned to their home at Paw Paw„ k, Stewart Grantwee, the sou of Alex, D. Grant, 8th con., had one of the fingers of his right hand badly pinched in the cogs of a fanning mill one day recent - Lamont Bros. loth con„ who are attending the Normal School at Lon- don, are well pleased with the work. They made a short visit to the parental home for Thanksgiving. John Clark, who has been a visitor at James Armstrong's, roth con., for tbe past 5 weeks, has returned to Auburn, Mrs, Armstrong is his daughter. The Christmas Tree Entertainment in connectioo with Moncrieff Sabbath School will be held on Friday evening December zotb A choice program of musical and literary selections will be rendered of which further particulars will be given. - Robert and Percy Armstrong, of Kenilworth, were here on a holiday, visit, They are nephews of James Armstrong, xoth con. The young men also enjoyed a visit with relatives in Auburn and locality before return- ing to their home. An exhibit of choice sheep will be made by Oliver Turnbull, 15th con., at the Provincial Winter Fair at Guelph next month. Grey should be more largely represented at this Fair and we hope a livelier interest will be manifested this season. Thursday of last week Hugh Porter's auction sale was held, Mr. Porter and family have removed to Brussels where they Wive -taken up residence on John street in the house formerly occupi- ed by W. H. Kerr. Tbeir many old friends in Grey wish them well. Miss Jennie Rands, who is now training the budding genius near Wiarton, has been engaged as teacher at Moncrieff school for rgo8. Miss Ballantyne, the present teacher, who bas become such a favorite, will as- sume the care of a school nearer home for next year. Miss Rands possesses the qualifications to do good work. Last week W. T. Hemingway, loth con„ had the misfortune to lose one of bis well known prize winning brood mares by inflammation. She weighed 1,68o lbs., had splendid action and was seldom beaten in the show ring, He refused $300 for her. Mr. Hemingway has apair of 4mouths old colts that will attract attention wherever they go. The trustees of School Section No. 8, commonly called "Fulton's," have secured the services of Miss Olive Mc- Gillivray, who is now teacher in the Whitfield school, for the coming term, duties commencing after Christmas. Miss Telfer, the present teacher, who has so many friends here will not con- tinue teaching, The school is small but the pupils are bright. • While we will have to say Good-bye to the present instructor we will bid her suc- cessor welcome, Scizoos. REPORT. -Report for S. S, No, 6, Grey, for month of October ;- Jr, IV-Gertie Stephenson, Wesley Brewer. Sr. ' III --Roy Hall, Joe Jacklm, EVa Mitchell Tr.' III- uella Jacklio, Sarah Hutchinson, Sr, II -Annie Ward, Wesley Yeo, Willie Mitchell, Reuben Brewer. Jr. II -George Hall, Bert. Vodden, Lela Vodden. Pt, II -Gertrude Ames, Earl Lotve, Hazel Rose. Sr. Pt. I -Bernice Flood, Lily Jacklin, Mary Rose, Russel Yeo, Lottie Ward. Tr. Pt. I --Stanley Halle Robert Jack - lib, Lawrence Lowe. FLORENCE ARMSTRONG, Teacher. SMIDOL REPORT. -Report of S. S. No. so Grey for the month of October, examinedlin Literature, History, Arith, and Composition. Names in order of merit. Sr. IV, -Katie Denman, Aima Speiran, Ivsh Speiran, George Evans. r, II, -Mary Machan, Margat•ette utohinson, Myrtle • Speiran. Sr. III. Delle Whitfield, Herman Pickrell, Tr. IIT. -Gertrude Speiran, Margaret Love, Gordon Whitfield, Henrietta Denman, Edith Pickrell, Fred. Cox, Hart Speiran, Stanley Meehan, Sr, TI, -Fred. Hallenbeck, Ben, Hallen• beck, Lorne Pratt, jr. II, -Ernie Hutchinson, Stanley Speiran, Glydns Hollenbeck, Gt-ozert Tnglis, Jennie Ward, Carrie Ward, Pt, II. -Leslie Lake. Ise Class. -Colwell Speiran, Evelyn Halter, loan Love, Lawrence Whit$eld, Eddie Ward, H, O. MAcGtstrvnAv, Teacher, This Fail James Botz, nth con„ had 30 or 4o bns els of wheat and a quan- tity of mixed grain stolen from the granary in his barn, The thieves are supposed to have carried it across the river from the barn so as not to pass the house on the way to the road. Suspicion points to certain parties and the truth may be brought out. MORRIS Township Council will be held next Monday, 08111 inst, Sunday shooting is all tbe go in Morris, November the loth four young men were seen going South across the 6511 line with two hounds one white and black the other white and yellow. 13e careful boys. Dan, Denman, 5th line, had a visit paid his premises this Fall by some bold intruder who helped himself to a quantity of grain in the barn after nightfall. It is a pity snob characters could not be nabbed and sent to Winter at Goderiob or Kingston, Revival services have been com- menced by the pastor at the Ebenezer appointment, Bluevale circuit. Rev. W. W. Rivers, will assist this week. The services will be continued next week also when Rev. W. A. Finlay, of Wbiteeburch, is expected to be present to help. It is reported that Miss Ida, daugh- ter of Henry Mooney, of Weyburn, formerly of the 5th line, Morris, and Allen Spafford, of the first mentioned locality. were united in marriage on the nth inst, The many old friends of the bride here will with her many joys ineher new home. BELGRAVE Adam Maguire returned from Mani- toba last week. East Wawanosh Council met in Bel - grave on Monday. Chas. Lawrence, of Buffalo, is visit- ing at his brother in law's, R. J. Clegg. Miss Mina Beogough bas returned after an extended visit to friends at a distance. Mr. and Mrs. Rigglesworth, of Hal- ton county, were visiting the Messrs Walsh last week. Chas. Johnston and Duncan McCal- lum are after the fleet -footed deer in the wilds of Muskoka. Mr, and Mrs. Turnbull, Miss Carr, Mrs. Hogg, of Grey, and Mrs. Cox, of Stratford, were guests of Mrs. Bates last week. Next Sunday Eli Smith, of Brussels, will preach at Sunshine in the after- noon and Belgrave in the evening in the Methodist church. Rev. J. J. Hastie, of Belgrave, oc- cupied the pulpit of Knox church, Teeswater, on Sunday, Mr. Tait tak- iug the work at Belgrave. Rev. Mr. Rivers, B. D., has been as- sisting Rev, Mr. Baker in evaugelistio services being held at Ebenezer church, Bluevale circuit, this week. On Monday, 25th inst.. Rev. W, E. Hassard, B. D., District Bible Society agent, will give an address here on the work of the society. Pie will illustrate � bis lecture by a number of lantern slides that should impress the points placed upon the canvas. Robt. Maguire has been making ex- tensive improvements, He has erect- ed a new windmill for pumping water, which is conveyed by galvanized iron pipes to a large tank, and from thence the house. barns and stables are sup- plied. Small iron boxes are placed in front of each stall, so that cattle horses or hogs can be watered without leav- ing the stable. When completed it will be most convenient. Mr. Maguire likes to have things handy, and is a good stockman. Next Sabbath the re -opening ser- vices will be held in the Brick church, East Wawanosh, when Rev. T. E. Sawyer, of Lucknow, will be the preacher, Monday evening an en- tertainment will be held at which an A x program will be given. The church has been painted and decorat- ed, costing about $300. Rev. G. W. Rivers, B. D.. of Belgrave, is the en- ergetic pastor, Model School Examinations The closing examinations of the County Model school will begin on Tnea day, December 10th. The examination in praotioal tesobing and in reading will be held after the close of the written ex aminatione oommenoing Friday at 9 a, m. The following is the time table whish fire been placed In the hands of Inepeot- or, This will be of interest to the teeth - ere of the ooanty who may have to write off these examinations for renewals 1- Tuesday, December 10th. A. M.-8 45 -9 -Reeding -Readint g a reletione. fl 00-11 80 -Methods ; Arithmetic and Penmanship. P. 51,-100-8.80-Methode, Literature and Spelling. 8.40-410-Sobool law and regalatione, Az Wednesday, December 111h. A. M.-9.00-11 80-Seienoe of Maw tion. P. M.-1.00-8,80-Methode, History and Geography. Thursday, December 12111. A. M, -9.00 -11.80 -Methods, Grammar and Composition, P. 114,-1.00-2:80-Sohool Mabagement. Inepeotor Robb will be in obarge at ethical) Model where 48 pupile are en rolled and J. H. Cameron, of Brussels, will the teething, gage park in g Inspector Tom ' and W. 3, Moffett, of Be5Eorth, wilt took after the 85 oande dates at Goderiob. Although there are 78 model pupils it is doubtful is they will enpply the nnmeroae Vaoanoiee as eeveral are ander age. A etranger, in the ant of robbing the Buekborn, Ont., poeboffios, was seized by the arm by the pnatmaaterte daughter, He drew a tcvolvor, terrified tbe girl and oesaped. a The imprieonmeot of Capella, ' the Parry BOnud murderer, have beau 00m• muted to imprisonment for life, 0. Tbompeou, Raid to belong to Tor. onto, was killed at Sault Ste. Marie in attempting to board a street oar.' Hon. H. A, b eKeown, Attorney Gen. eral of New Branswiek, was sleeted in St. John County by aoolamatioa. David Mil.igan, of Milbrook, was 55- oidentally killed by the dienharge of bis ride wider bunting en Otter Take. The Oanadian Bank of Commerce has bought the business of 8'. J. Bolton & Co., private bankers, of Windsor. Ermlee Zareke, until recently a fore. man of the Comedian Lake & Ocean Navigation Company, was seutenosd to two years' imprtsoumsnt, lees one day, for theft. Brussels School lathed. Regular meeting of the Brussels Public) School Board wee held in the Board Room on Friday evening of last Week, Members present, D. 0. Rose, M. H. Moore, R..heatherdele and J. •. Skene. Moved Gy R. Leatberdale, seconded by D. 0, Ross, that M. H. Moore be Obair. man. Carried. The School report from Inspector Robb was read. Moved by R. Leather. dale, seconded by D. 0. Rose that the report be printed. Carried. Both then adjourned. J. G. Smoot, Sooty. To TSH Baum or PUBLIC SCHOOL TTOeszas, GEaTLExssa I beg leave to report that1. visited your school on Nov. 5th, Gth sad 7th. The playground and out buildings were nest and clean. The school rooms and balls were wenn, well ventilated and comfortable. The kalaomining taeal greatly improved the internappear- ance of the school rooms. A few framed Oconee of hieberio subjects and re- prodootione of famous works of art would make the rooms more homelike and at the same time foster the love for the. beautiful and iuealabe patriotism and love of eouutry. The High f3ohool de- partmentein charge of Principal Cam- eron and Mies Ford are in a very pros- perous condition. If the work done in these departments were done under e. High Sahooi Board it would that at hetet twtoe ae much as it now does, Mies Ford's present salary is math too low for the excellent work the does; The Tesoh- ere in the Pnblfo School Departments are all_ doing faitbfal, enthnsiaetie and euooesefal work 1 and while soma or them are above adveree criticism, all ere wottby of the fall oonfldenee of the Board. The people of Beneath have every reason to be proud of their, school, and owe a. debt of gratitude to the School Board - that so efficiently looke atter the welfare of the. edooetional interests of the village. I sincerely hope that the ideal of Br0eesle School Board may always be an efficient sobool,.whether the school tax be 8 mills or 10 mills on the dollar. 1 em, Gentleman, Your Obedient Servant, D. Rona, I.P.S. Nov. 8th. 1907. Perth -C nay. A new route was instituted in Strat- ford mail delivery and Wm. MoDonald, Water street, receives the appointment. His territory is South of the G. T. R. atati012. Dr. J, D. Monteith of Stratford, has reoeived an appointment ne ennuty coroner from the Provincial Government. The oonoty will now have three coroners within its limits. Dr. J.P. Rankin and Dr. Devlin already occupying the poen. tion. Wm. Nichol, of Victoria, B. C., visited hie sister, Mrs. Sam, Leather, in Sebring. vine. Tbie ie the that meeting between Mr, Nicboi and Mrs. Saetner in twenty. eight years, when he loft Brantford, where the family was reaiding . at ibe time, for the West. Ou Thursday bbe town Oouooil 81. Marys advertised a by-law to loan S. L. Doolittle, formerly of Berlin, 95,000 to assist in tbe establishment of a hockey stick and handle taotory. The Stone town ie not well anpplied with small maoafaotnrere, The death of Gordon Stewart, of Mitchell, aged 85. occurred Sunday after a brief illness. He was an old reepeoted resident of Fullerton Township, aid for some years had been living in Mitchell, The funeral took place Tuesday from the home of Mrs. Jos. Graham, South ward to the Presbyterian cemetery. At the annual reorganization meeting of the Stratford Y. M. O. A. leaders' corps offioare were cleated as follows 3 -- President, -President, H. H. Ward ; vies president, Atf, Neal ; seeretery.breaeurer, 3, Prise. ton ; executive, Charles Beamer, Lorne MuBebb, Robb, Molnnes The meeting was addressed by Thos. McGillicuddy, of Toronto. Nearly all tbe grading on the new St. Marge & Western Ontario Railway which is to oonnesb that town with Barbra and the 0. P. R. is completed, The lugs subway under the Grand Trunk near the town bee proven a obnsidereble task. The exaavation was completed BOMB time ago and the erection of the aemeub etruotare is how under. way. Monday morning while Jobe Cameron, of Brown & Oe e. planing mill, Elle Mary's was Stepping onto a load of lumber the bores became frigbteied an8 pteoipitated him to the ground. Hs threw oat his hands to save himself. Mr. Cameron is a heavy man and the weight proved too great a strain, Both arms were Matured at the wrist and the left arm esverely sprained, Cn Saturday syeoipg 5 ' otlmmittes of St. Mary's eitizene waited upon W. 0. Montzembert, who wee • leaving for Grace Bay, N. S„ to take over the manageulenI of the Bank of Montreal there said pre. canted him with a puree of gold. The presentation was made by Dr, Matheson and IL Fred. Sharp. (Mere present Were : admire. Poole, Stevenson, Maio Vbeli, Cannata, Huston, Maoltlia and 18ddy,