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The Brussels Post, 1907-12-19, Page 16. No, 24 NevvAdvertisements. Local -W, A. Grewar, For sale -Walter Lowry. Gifts worth giving -Jas. Fox, Holiday boring -F. R. Smith. Local -R. I:eatherdttle & Son, House for sale -Mrs. Jno. Slemmon, Prices out of ordinary -G. N. Mc- Laren, Men's dress requisites -E. 0, Den - ford & Son. Loose Leaf Ledger System-Wneg- barn Business College. iistxi,c:t .,10m, JAMESTOWN $1.35 in advance will pay for THE Post' and Weekly Globe up to Jan. Ist, Igor). A little bird gives a hint of a nearby wedding in which Jamestown is in- terested; Robert Forrest has been engaged an teacher of the Whitfield school, 12th con, Grey for tgo8 at a good salary. We wish him well. Crawford Strachan has not been en joying good health for the last few weeks, He intends going to Berlin to consult a specialist this week. Last Sunday evening Rev. W. T. Wee, 7,, A., of Bluevale, took the servk `,,,''th„e a all here and gave a {food diSuG,urse A. M. McKay, of Brussels, will officiate next Sabbath. Among those who are home for their Xmas holidays this week are Mise Berva Bryans, Normal school, Toron- to, F. Bryans from Medical College, Toronto, and J. T, Street -inn from Toronto University. Tbey are tvab eolne visitors, BLUEVALE Wroxeter and Bluevale ministers ex- changed pulpits on Sunday last. Rev. A. L. Russell preached in the interests of the Connexional Funds of the church and Rev. G. Baker took the services on the Wroxeter circuit. Tbe Methodist Sunday School, Blue - vale, is preparing to have their Christ• mas tree and entertainment on the evening of Christmas clay. A good program is being prepared. consisting of songs, music, dialogues, tableaux and recitations, ORANBROOK Rev. D. B. McRae was at Winghatn on Tuesday attending Maitland Presby- tery, He is the Moderator. The ,annual entertainment of the Methodist Sabbath School of this place will be held on Tuesday evening next Christmas eve. MRS JOSEPH KNIGHT PASSES AWAY. -A telegram was received fast Mon- day conveying the sad intelligence that Mrs. Joseph Knight, who removed from this locality a few months age, had died et the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. W. Shuler, at Casey, Illinois, aged 70 years. Hemorrhage of the bowels was the cause. of her demise. She is survived by the daughter men- tioued and one son who se also a resi- dent of the U. S. Mr, Knight died a year ago.,Mrs, Knight had been a resident othis section for about 35 years and had a wide circle of friends who willsympathise with the bereaved. BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 1907 W. H. K -ERR, Prop NEWSY CHgONIci Es. -Mrs. Cameron, of Hensall, is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Blair: -School meet- ing on Thursday, December 26th. - Frank Jesche is home from Detroit fur Xmas hnlitlays.-Miss Norma Spare ng is home from Clinton where she has oeen attending Model School. She will teach fur 1908 on the North Boundary of Grev township, --Miss Ethel Mclnnes is visiting her aunt in Ethel, -'We are pleased to state that Miss Viola Long is able to be up and around again. -- BEI -GRAVE Tho Methodist church Sabbath School of Belgrava intend holding their annual Christmas entertainment in the Foresters' Hall, Belgrave, on Christmas night, December 25th. A good program is being prepared and a fine time is expected. MONORIEFF Pees= AWAY. -On Sunday after- poon, 80 last., death entered the Car- munnock uetghborbood and claimed as its victim Alexander Campbell. Although death was not unexpected, as Mr. Campbell had been a patient sufferer for some time, it came as a sudden shock as he felt better 011 Sun- day. Mr, Campbell settled in Logan 45 years ago and greatly assisted in transforming the township trom a swamp to a fine agricultural district. He had served the public in tbe capacity of mail carrier for 21 years and through the most severe weather he failed but once, while health per. mitred, to make bis way to Monkton and back. In religion he was a Pres- byterian and in politics, a staunch The Leading FORD& ESEEESENIEMBRENIEB House tor Men's Dress Requisites EVERY perplexity over Holi- day Gifts for Men may be settled under one roof in Brus- sels. This store earries the lat- est ideas in Swell Haberdashery for every occasion from the or- dinary everyday engagements to the formal full dress affair.. At this store it is easy to select the correct article for every occasion. Hats We carry in stook -Stetson, Barring- ton, Churchill, Langley and Davern3ort ce'ebrated Stiff and Soft Flats, whioh maks very desirable Xmas Gifts. Gloves Dent's, Fownec' and Hall's at $1,00 to 82.00. Special line of Fur -lined Gloves at $1.60. Most useful gift for Man or Boy. Hosiery In all the smart effects from the or- dinary 25o sort to the fine imported lines at 50o. Neckwear At 25o, 60o and 75o in every oonoeivable shape and color. Boeutiful white and black silk Cravats with the words "Merry Xmas" band embroidered on each tie, iu separate boxes at 75e. - Shirts and Collars We carry in stools the celebrated Ster Brand Shirts, and W. G. and R. Collars. These goods can be found in all the best Furnishing etores in Canada. In Bene- sele a complete assortment oan be found at our store. Initial Handkerchiefs Pura Linen at 25o and 60o each. Silk at 25o, 800 and 752 eaeh, Night Robes- and Pajamas Beautiful Designs that bring delight to the sleepy soul -75o, $1.00, 81.26 and 81.80. Suspenders and Braces In many smart effaota from the ordinary hind; ttt 25o, to the better lines at 60o. See our l'President Sue- ponders" boxed in separate beide at 50o a box, Trunks, Suit Cases -& Club Bags in a big range of styles at moderate prices. Sole Agents for 20th Century Pine Tailored Garinents - $12 to $25. . 0: N. & R. Proper Clothes for Men and Boys Boge Suits at $8.00, $4,00 and $5.00, and Menet Suits and Overooataup to $15,00. Timely Suggestions Tansy Waistcoats • Separate Flit ur Cellars Madera Umbrellas Driving Mitts P-1 Merry_ Xmas to Pill J Liberal. He in survived by a wife, six sons and four daughters, all of whom have time heartfelt sympathy of the neighborhood in their sad bereave- ment. LEADBURY - No'rtas.-Wilson Denuis is home on a visit to his parents and other friends. -Jas. Sholdice has been laid aside with a very sore hand the result of blood poisouipg but we hope for his speedy recovery, --The members of Bethel church choir were entertained to a fowl supper by David and Mrs. Boyd une evening lately. A pleasant time is reporters. -David McCutcheon is lotus from Saskatchewan where he bus been spending the Summer months. The invigorating climate scenis to agree with him from appear- ance.-Thoe, Young and family have got comfortably settled in their uew horse where we hope they may spend many years of happiness. nfo rd Son Clothiers and Furnishers Graham r --lock, Brussels ETHEL taste part in the exercises are improv- ing themselves in the art of public speaking.whieh will be of service to them in after years. ENTERED Net) letter --In Grey ou Sunday Dec. istlt Mts. John Holleu beck departed this life at the age of 67 years, 8 months and 15 days. Her maiden name was Sophinia Sitiue and she was burn in the township of Smith, near Peterborough on April tat, 1840. On April 21st, i858 she was married to her deceased husbaud and after her marriage settled on Lot 25, Con, 9, Grey ou which sbe c0nttnuously re- sided up to the time of her death Five children were born as a result of this marriage, 3 sons (Jowl), Alfred and William) the two daughters (Mary Ellen and Victoria) died in childhood. Mrs. Hallenbeck was a kind neighbor and always willing to lend a helping hand to the needy, Miss Lizzie Dorsey, a neice, came to live with -her when gnite young and remained up to the time of her marriage to Wen. Love, of Ethel. Deceased was a con- sistent member of the Methodist church. Nurse Taylor, of Toronto hospital staff, was in attendance through herlastillness and all that could be devised to relieve her suffer- ing was done, her ailment being Sercprna, On Saturday evening she fell into a deep sleep from which she never wakened, death coming at 3 a, in. Tbe funeral service at the house was largely attended, Rev. Mr, Hen- derson, deceased's pastor, preaching an appropriatediscoursefrom a part of St. John's Gospel 14th Cbap. and tbe 23rd Psalm, these being deceased's favorite passages of Scripture, Raub of the sous have comfortable homes near the uomestead. Among the friends from a distance were a sister, Mrs. Dorsey, of Sault Ste. Marie ; Michael Shine, a brother from Wiarton; Mrs. Wightnian and Mrs. Bowes, nieces of deceased, of Clifford; Wm. Freeborn, nephew and wife. of Wellesley ; Robert Shine, V. S., and wife, of Monkton, and Mrs. Dark, niece, of Brussels, Her pastor spoke of her many excellent qualities and ber devotion to her family and home. Her passing away makes another break in the pioneers of Grey township. The bereaved have the sympathy of the community. MORRIS The annual school meeting of S. S. No. 9 will be held on Thursday 26th inst. $1.35 secures THE POST and Weekly Globe and illustrated Magazine to the end of 1909, Frank Armstrong is home from Moose Jaw for a visit. It is 15 years since he first went West. Miss Ruby Clegg, 5th line, is re- ported to be making favorable progress and we hope she will soon be fully re- stored to her usual good health. Will there be an election by ac- clamation in Morris this year ? It looks a good deal like it and the rate- payers might save some money by so doing, On Monday evening, Dec. 23rd, the annual Sabbath School entertainment willbe held in the Jackson chnrcb, A musical and literary program will be presented. Municipal Nomination will be held in the Township Gall on Monday, 3oth in popularity. The meetings are at- inst. from 12 to z p. m. Election if tended by large and appreciative necessary, will take place the following crowds from all parts of the towuship Monday from 9 to 5 p. m. at the usual and the young men and women who polling places. See Ethel items on page 4 of this issue. $1.35 in advance will pay for THE POST and Weekly Globe up to len. Ist, 19Rev. Mr, Henderson will preach a Christmas sermon next Sabbath even- ing and the choir will supply appro- priate musical selections. The item in THE POST stating that Miss E. Imlay bad gone to Edgar is in- correct as her mother is not well enough to spare her so long away. Mrs, Dorsey, of Sault Ste. Marie, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Love, The visitor is a sister of the late Mrs. Hollenbeck, The Christian Endeavor' Society will have a Christmas service next Sunday evening. Thesubject is "rhe Magnifi- cent," a Christmas song, Luke 1, 46- 55, Special music is being prepared for the meeting. The annual Christmas Tree Enter- tainment of the Methodist Sabbath School will be held in the Township Hall on Monday evening of next week. Musical and literary program, drills, &c, will be presented, Mrs. John Slemmon was visiting at Wingham, She offers leer comfortable house and lot for sale here and will re- move to the West where her child- ren are now located. Her many old friends bere will be sorry to see her leave Ethel where site has resided for many years, UNDERTAKING. -Prompt and care- ful attention given to all orders for Undertaking. Our telephoue 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 hold cliplomas. LEATHEsmALE & SON, The subject for debate at the next meeting of the Literary Society Sat- urday evening. Dec. 21st, is "Re- solved that Imperial Federation is preferable to Colonial Independence." The affirmative will be taken by Geo. Addy, supported by Those Doherty and Miss Ida Cole, and the negative will be upheld by Telford Keller, seconded ry Edward Fulton and Miss I{ate- McLeod. The Society as an entertainer and improver is growing Andrew Miller, 5th line, is home- from the West where he spent several months. He liked the conntt'y and may go back next Spring. Last Saturday Miss Mabel McCall, of Morris, was operated upon, at the Western Hospital, Toronto, for ap pendicites, Her many friends trust she will soon regale her lost health and be permitted to return to her home, WROXETER NEwsvNOTlts.-Mrs. John Sander- son returned ou Saturday from Wal- laceburg where she has visited for six weeks. --Robert Miller, of Toronto Jonetiun, Is renewing acquaintataces in the village this week. -We are sorry to state that Mrs. N, Allan still con. tiuues very poorly, -About forty 'new books were added to the Public Library this week,-Tbe Presbyter- ian Sunday School will hold an enter- tainment and Xmas tree rte tbe Town Hall Friday eveniug.-las. Anthony left for Listowel on Saturday where he will be enployed for the Winter. - Mrs. T. F. Miller left for Toronto last week where she will spend,the Winter with her son R, 'r. Millar, -Mrs, Stuart, et Woodbridge, left for Brussels on Monday after spending some days with Mrs. C. 0, Stuart. --Geo. and Mrs, Dane, of Hamilton. called on triends in the village on Tuesday. OBIT. -One of the early settlers of this vicinity passed away at his home in Turnberry last Friday in the person of Alexander Hislop. The deceased, who had reached the advanced age of 79 years bad been ailing for some time and had a third stroke of paralysis the week previous to his death, from which he never rallied. Mr. Hislop was a man who was highly respected. He was a regular attendant of the Presbyterian church and in politics a Liberal.. He leaves a large family of daughters and one son, his wife hav- ing passed away some years ago. The funeral took place to the Wroxeter cemetery ea Monday afternoon and was largely attended. Rev. L. Perrin conducted the tuneral services. r� LEAF ramagm LEDGER qSTE The ONLY Commeroial $ohool West of Toronto using the above MODERN OFFICE WORK OF ACTUAL CANADIAN BUSI- NESS PROCEDURE. Wholesale houses galling daily for gradu- ates of CANADA'S GREATEST CHAIN OF HIGH-GRADE BUSINESS COLLEGES, because our etudents "Learn to do by doing." Eaolr ancient hae loose leaf ledger, bill and oliarge eyetem, pard system, bank book ; fills out scores of notes, drafts, deposit slips, obeques, statements, leases, mortgagee, receipts, shipping bills, eta. Our students DO ACTUAL BUSINESS from the first day. G'rezg Shortb.and AND ®- Touch Typewriting Taught by the most widely experienced teacher in Coterie ; she is also a GRADUATE OF JOHN R. GREGG, THE AUTHOR, and highly reoommended by him. Last year 001 Stenographers were all planed within TEN DAYS of graduation. Many of these young ladies now drawing $700 to $800 per yoke), It is freely ad- mitted that we train the most rapid and aoourate. Our Telegraphy Department rowell ,esatt hof oper- ators, and salaries are advancing rapidly, Attendance. Stedeuts ettendiirg our elude from almost Wide 1Tttt8nd every county in Ontario ; many from Matti - bolo, BaelcatOluaWau, Alberts, and British ani»bolo,Saeltatohewau;Alberts,andBritish Colenmbia; some from the United Suites, Rnglaod and Sootlatrd. We train more young people than any other ntamtgetnent in Western Ontario, Average situation When by oar graduates is not excelled ; we invite oomparieeu, Individual instruotton. Day etudeuts attend eight classes free, and may take all of the above eoureee, WINTER TERM BEGINS L/Aits.,G WRITE F052 CATALOGUE .g pato. liven ecce College GIil0: SPOTTON, - PRINCIPAL lt. Weir, J.T. Strachan and F, Bryaus, of Toronto University will attend Mr. Fraser's examigatiop in S. 5, No. 4, Friday. Miss Pearl Beirnes, J. Cascadden, Mrs. J. Story and G. Beirnes were among those who attended Mrs. Beirues' funeral on Saturday of last week, DID FAMovstx-Oliver Turnbull, 15th sun., made a great sweep at the Winter Fair last week ' with bis Leicester sheep, Not that he bad it all his own way by any means as there were eight well known competitors with 21 entries in ewe lamb class and 16 in the wether lambs but after all Mr, Turnbull stood zed in the list of tate contestants taking the classes all throngh. He was awarded est and 5th for wether lambs; est for pen of wethers ; 2nd for ewe lamb and pen of 3 ewes ; 5th for ahearling wether ; 3rd for carcass of sbearling wether and 4th and .5tb for lamb carcasses. This was a great record. The only other exhibitor from Huron Co. at the Fair was John Barr, of Hallett. Hardy Shore, of Gleusvortle, Ont„ was the judge of Leicester sheep. Mr. Turnbull disposed of all the sheep he had at Gueipb excepting two wethers which he is reservtog for next year. WALTON ele•35 iu advance secures THE Pos'r and the Weekly Globe with illustrated department, until Jan est 1909. SUCCESSFUL ANNIVERSARY.- Last Sabbath Rev. Mr, :;ewers, of Bruce-' field, preached two fine sermons M Duff's church here in connection with tbe anniversary. The morning text was "1 beseech you by the mercies of God, &e„” and in the evening a practical discourse was given based on the words "1 must work the works of Him who sent Me. while it is day &e." Monday evening tables were spread in the basement, which was decorated for the occasion, well laden with the most seasonable necessaries and deli- cacies, served by attentive waiters. There was a great turn out, the finan- cial proceeds amounting to Soo. A well rendered and varied program was presented, seldom surpassed, with the pastor. Rev. A. MacNab, M. A., pre- siding very pleasantly as chairman. Encores were numerous and responses heartily received. Program was as follows :-Opening Hymn and prayer, by Rev. Mr. Carswell ; solo by Mr. Calvert with chorus by male quartette, consisting of Rev. R. J. Currie, B. A., Messrs. Watt and Calvert and Rev. A MacNab, M, A. ; well render- ed and well chosen recitations by Rev. J L. Small, B. A., of Blyth ; solo by Miss K. McKinlay, of Brussels, and recall in good voice ; address, Rev. Mr. Carswell, of Winthrop, full of practical thoughts ; solo by Miss Dickson, of. Atwood, who was heard with pleasure ; recitation, "Kentucky Bell,' by Mrs, Greig, of Seaforth, who is always a favorite and never disap- points her auditors ; male quartette ; remarks by W. H. Kerr, of THE Porr ; solo and encore by Miss Dickson ; address, Rev. A. C. Wishart, B. A., of Brussels, wbo blended humor and good sense ; closing speech by Rev. R. J. Currie, B. A., of Walton, who always has something good to say ; male quartette, which had to be re- sponded to owing to the insistent de- mand. Tbe quartette found particular favor with the audience resblution of thanks by Messrs. ,Gardiner and Smillie ; closing. Everybody had a good time. NEWSY NOTES. -Tames Rea is home for a visit from rofield, Alberta, after an absence of 1 years looking first- class He will spend the Winter with relatives and friends in this locality.- The annual Sabbath School Conven- tion was held in Duff's church as per announcement on Tuesday afternonn and evening of last week and was an interesting gathering, Program for alternoon consisted of the teaching of Sabbath School lesson by James Smillie, an old and faithful worker in the school ; paper, "For wbom does the S. S. exist," by Mrs. Robt. Blair which clearly proved that the were broad ; How to keep the parents interested" was Alfred S;taf tord's topic, which will be reproduced. shortly in THE POST ; Jas. Bolger had the important subject "How the teacher may impress the pupils," After President Grigg, the new Presi- dent, had spoken a few introductory words at the opening of the evening session, spirited and fruitful addresses were given by A. M. McKay, of Brus- sels, on "Cobrage," and Rev. E, G. Powell, of Brussels, whose subject was "Lessons learned from business sten." Short remarks were also made by Revds. Messrs. Currie and MacNab and A. Gardiner a'Bd others. Good music was supplied. Collection went to the Hospital for the Sick Children, at Toronto. -Rev. A. MacNab was at Wingham on Tuesday attending the Presbytery. -Mrs. Bennett will spend the holidays with friends in Toronto and Rastern points.- Will. Smith, of Field- ing, Sask., is at present visiting bis father here. It is some years since Will, left. The West apparently agrees ..with bine.-F, H. McKay, our statt0u agent received word last Satur- day that his wife, who was visiting at Thamosville, was seriously ill. Ho left immediately. Since, word has been received, saying, Mrs. McKay flied Sunday and was buried Tuesday. Mt. McKay has the deepest sympathy of his tuauy friends here. -Moody Holland has been laid off work for 'a few days owing to being threatened with blood poisoning, - Ile is now making favorable progress toward re- covery we are glad to state, -The new scales at the station are now completed and were brought into operation on Wednesday, Thoy work tip-top. GREY Renew for THE Pose. Several weddings are on the tapis during tbe holiday season. $1.35 in advance will pay for Ties POST and Weekly Globe up Jan. est, 1909. Arch. Hislop, M. P. P., attended the Fat Stock Fair at Guelph Thursday of last week. J. Ferguson, of Mount Forest, at- tended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Beirnes on Saturday. Township nomination meeting will be held on Monday. Dec. 30th., from 12 to 1 p. m. at the Hall, Ethel, Moncrieff Sunday School Xmas Entertainment will be held on Friday evening loth inst., commencing at 7 o'clock. A good program and Tree. Miss Alberta McNaught, of Toronto, has been invited to take part, The auction sale of Robert Docket, last week, netted about $Soo. Mr. Dockett bas goue to New Ontario where he will spend the Winter, a position awaiting him. Erne will be his headquarters. We wish him suc- cess and a safe return next Spring. Monday of last week John Mitchell, of Bright, passed away aged 95 years and 9 mouths. The burial took place on Wednesday. Mrs. Mitchell and a large family survive. Deceased was an uncle to Richard and John. Mitchell, of Grey, and father to Mrs. Thos. Bolt, of Turnberry, all of whom with Mr. Bolt attended the funeral. Tbe deceased was a fine man and was wide- ly respected. John McKay, who spent the past 9 months at Earl Grey, Sask has re- turned home for a holiday. He may return next Spring. He was working with Walter McKay, his cousin, who is also visiting in Grey now. The latter will homestead near Govan, Saskatchewan. He sold out his livery stable lin Earl Grey to Hugh and Wm. McKay. sons of Jaures Mc KaY, nc.w Carwunnock, formerly of this town- ship. This week Trn Pose received a letter from John A. Wallace, from Griswold, Man., a former resident of Con. 6, Grey. He says we are having a fine Winier so far, the cattle are running out all the time, I had a good crop this year and sold wheat at Sims per bushel. I like to bear the news from around Brussels and enclose my subscription to THE POST for x908. Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Robert McAllister and family, form- er residents of the 1st con., have moved from Cockburn Island, whither they went from Grey, to New West- minster, B. C. A note from them dated Dile. 9th says "We came here a month ago and like it very much. It is very mild quite like May weather in Ontario. The grass is green and the holly trees are beautiful at this season. We miss THE POST and hope to get it direct in the future." 'The many old friends of the family Here will wish thorn prosperity in their new home. PAssEo AWAY, -After an illness of several months Mrs. Francis Beirnes passed away on Wednesday of last week at the residence of her son William, 6th con., aged 72 years, 8 mouths, Mr, Beirues predeceased her 2 years ago. She was a kind and sympathetic wife ; a loving mother, a good neighbor and a Methodist in religion, To mourn her demise are 8 children viz, Mrs. N. Wolfe, of Mus- koka ; Mrs, J Casoadden, Owen Sound ; Mrs. j. Story, McKillop ; Miss Pearl, St. Claire Man. ; Frank, Henfryn andGeorge, Ingersoll. There are 34 and, and et great grandchildren. Interment took place on Saturday in 'alma Centre. cemetery. The funeral Was very largely attended..