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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1908-2-20, Page 1Vol. 36. No. 33 t Oro BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20, 1908 W . H. K.ERR, Prop Nfaw Auvertlsements r•,c,--Jas. Fox. Pura': lost--rca POST. Local—Thos, McGregor. Calves fur Sala—Iohnllill. Auction Bela --N, A. Milne, New Dross Goods --A Straohai. Eyes tested free—W. F. Strettnn, • kt`t.C! Lett . BELGRAVE Don't forget the "Measuring tea" in the Foresters' Hall, un the east lust„ under the auspices of Trinity church. Four cents a foot and a cent for each inch over is the admission fee, ORANBROOK There is some talk of a union not far off before long. Garfield Long, of Listowel, was at home over Sunday. Miss Isla Dilling is visiting with At-, wood friends this week. Lloyd Porter, of Walton, was visit- ing Mende in this place. John Mooney, of Brussels, was a visitor in town last Sunday. Mr: Brown, of Galt, was the guest of Mrs. and Miss Maggie Brown, last week. Mrs. D. B. McRae has arrived home after spending a couple of weeks at Clinton. Garfield McDonald and Miss Annie Gordon, of Brussels, were in town on Sunday. A. Reymann was called to London on Monday through the sickness of relatives. W. J. Sharpe's brother. who has been here on a visit has returned to Crystal city, Man. WROXETER Geo. Leckie spent Tuesday in Wing - ham. Editor Sharpin, of Gerrie was in the village on Tuesday, Chas. Hinde, of Harriston, spent a few days here recently. Miss Sinclair, of Parry Sound, is visiting her uncle, E. W. Lewis. C. O. Stuart moved his household effects to Woodbridge this week. 'Caere was a good attendance at the masquerade carnival held in the rink on Tuesdat evening - Mrs, Ely. Armstrong is on the sick list at present, but we hope she will soon be convalescent. The Francis Greene Co„ who have already given several evenings' enter- tainment here in the past, will be here it is expected in the early part of March. 'Phey are a good company and should be well patronized. Miss LOttie Phair, of Gorrle, le the guest of Miss Ella Srnith, Tltos, Martin,'of Newark, N. j., is visiting his son, 'Phos. Martin, Of 'l'uritberry, It is twenty years slice Mr, Martin left tine vicinity and this is his first visit. GORRIE Rev, Mr. Farr was in Fordwich on Saturday last. Dodd Ardell was visttiog J. Warrell over Sunday. Sid. Spencer, of Milverton, is visit- ing Mr. Dodds this week Amos Doan, of Shelburne, is visit- ing friends in and around Gorrie. Oliver and Mrs. Querrin, of Brussels, were visiting friends in Gurria over Sunday. Miss Lottie Ardell left for Toronto Monday morning to attend millinery openings. Miss 1, G. Sheriff, who has been spending part of last week with her parents in Lueknow, has returned'tu resume her duties in the public school 'lie social event of the season was the first Leap year assembly for [9°8 in Gorrie on Friday night last, It ter thinly was a splendid affair. The ladies no doubt did their best to make the evening a succes. LOCAL OPTION RECOUNT, -Tuesday of this week the much talked about recount of the ballots tor the town ship of Howick in the recent Local Option vote took place before Judge Doyle and despite many predictions, resulted In the figures remaining as they were. 523 votes were recorded for the By -Law and 342 against the 13y -Law carrying:by 4, even after the, obnoxious three fifths requirement was measured off. In going over -the bal lots one was gained by the nptionisis in Div. No. 3 where the voter had marked the X over both divisions of the ballot but the intersection of the lines being above the dividing line his Honor allowed it. This advantage was scored off however by a ballot in No. 4 division which lacked the Deputy's ini tiale. '!here were some irregularities relative to declarations at some polls but as these would not effect the standing of the vote the probability of a not:ce to quash the By-law is largely removed. The legal talent represent. ed was as follows :—For the Local Optionists, Barrister Blair, of God erieh ; for the antis, Barrister Van stone, of Wingham and for Howick township Council, Barrister Dudley Holmes, of 'Wingham. While 4 does not look like a big victory for the By Law it roust be remembered that the actual majority favorable is rat. If the law comes into force next May it will be incumbent on its supporters to see that adequate and up tn•date provision is made at the various centers to supply the regnirements of the travel- Qi3 e.IraM ' , r ia•. , Springress Goods an d '—�- ew Dress- akers We have already received a first large ship - Ment of New Dress Goods for the yprieg trade and shall be pleased to have mist th- ere look through a collection which will bo f ,ued up -to date and prices right. DRESSMAKING nnA E c� fY/ V On account of oua Former Dressmaker giving up the shop we fotind ft necessary to get some other person to take p her lace and have been. Very Gtr- tunate in securing the services of the MleiSIdS IiI`CCI3IE who will Open the DreeeMaking Shop - p about the First of Mareb. Ritchiehave had. longand suceeesful Misses city experience in Dressmaking, ineludiug Ladies' Tailor-made Suits, and will be fonud first-class in their line. We have no hesitation in saying that all work entrueted to them will. receive f. areful at ! teution-and Trove highly antis- factory. MARO[;TAND6l1D PATTERNS, Designers, gatalognes and Fashion Sheets received. All Patterns only 10 and 150 - node high- er, I,eeig P ner Myer Year. Fashion Sheets FREE, to thosewho ball for them, trach -n ling public '!'his matter properly looked after removes the chief abjec• tion to the law in the judgmeut of scores of people, WM-TON The West migration will soon be on. A great many from this vicinity are going. - Herbert niton spent part of last - week on the r4,11, el McKillop. Never mind Herb it's all right, \ The morning train from Goderich did not get here on Wednesday until noon and was preceded by the snow- plow. Misses Clara Dennison and Ida Staf- ford attended League Convention at deaforth last week. 'l'he load did not go. Allreport a good tinny. The Epworth League of the Metho- dist church here will have their social evening on Wedties'lav Feb. 26th at 7 30 Everybody welcome. , The Official Board of the Walton Methodist churches have given the pastor, Rev. Mr, Currie, B. A„ a curdiel invitation to return for a third t ear. Jas A. Moore shipped two carloads of cattle to 'Toronto last Saturday.' Mr. Moorehavingrented his farm to Geo. McCall, had a sale of farm stock and implements on . -Thursday ofthis week, He purposes to start soon on au extended. trip West. - A number from here attended the funeral of Mrs Graham, Wednesday morning, from her grandson's resident Jno. McGavin, Leadbury. Mrs Graham although 84 veers ot age was very active and enjoyed very good health up to a few hours before her death. She was up and around as usual the day before. Mrs. Graham was Mrs. Win. Mc,Gavin's sr., another, M'KILLOP LEGAL.—The following decision Jus- tice Mabee handed out at Osgoode Hall on Friday:—Township of Mc- Ktllou v. Pigeon and Foley.—Judg. inept (G.) in action tried without jury. Action to recover $t,i8o ,liquidated damages up to the issue of the writ and paid $5 per day subsequent there• 10 against both defendants for alleged breach of contract to do drainage work for plaintiff and a mandatory ntjunetion and specific perfortnanue against defendant and Pigeon, the contraetur, defendant Foley being his surety. Held that the contract was not binding. Action dismissed with casts. W. Proudfoot, K. C , for plain tiffs, J. C. Makins (Ctratford) for de. fent-lents. OneruARv.—Many of our readers will regret to learn of the death at Berlin, North. Dakota, of Miss Mary .Pollard, for many years a well known end respected 'resident of this tuwu ship. Miss Pollard had been residing at Grand Rapids, North - Dakota, and had gone to spend Christmas with Iter sister and brother iu lite, ioseph and Mrs. Blatchford, at Berlin, and while utere she was taken ill, and after two weeks of severe suffering rroinstomach trouble, she passed away z th despite the best.01 r t limitary a y I i 7 medical skill and at endanee, Miss Pollard was the eldest daughter of the tate Jr Pollard and was 62 years and 8 months of age. ' She was burg sear Bowntauville, out came to Hnrun with, her Parents and settled first in Us Burne township, afterwards moving to McKillop, where the deceased Contin ued to reside until about t5 years ago, tyhea-she went West. She was a most estimable woman and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her She is survived by three brothers and three sister's l William and Joshua, of McKillop ; Richard, of Yellow Grass, Sask. ; Mrs. lobo Walton, of Sitncoe county, and Mrs. Blatchford and Mrs. Clark, of North Dakota. The -sinter- est sympathy of many friends will he extended tothe bereaved relatives. JAMESTOWN • Wm. Mitchell is visiting at the home of Richard Meller. Yam and Mrs, Marshall, of Wroxeter are vie -twig at the home ut the lacer's parents. Rev. Mr, West, of Bluevale, will Oe eupy the pulpit next Sunday evening iu Victoria Hall. We are sorry to hear that Wm. Burke is on the sick list and trust he will soon be restored to his usual good health. Last Sunday evening the service in Victoria Hall was taken by Robert McKoy, els is a fluent and pointed speaker. We regret exceedingly to report the demise of a fine young roan in the per- son of Lawson, eon of Job King. Pneumonia was the. cause. He passed away Thursday morning aged ig years. The community sorrow with the ber eaved fatuity FINE ENTERTAINMENT —A very en- joyable time Was spent at tate Oyster Supper held in Victoria Hall on Tues. day evening After a good supply of. bivalves had been dispatched the misdeal and literary program was pre- sented and it was a good one credit- able to the performers and most pleas. ing and entertaining, Rev. Mr, Per lin, of Wroxeter, was the chairman and occupied the position in a cont. petent and genial manner. Program was as follows: —Chairman's address, Rev. Mr,. Perrin ; quartette, Muses Strachan and Messrs. Strachan and i ekntier ;. in'strumental,Slessrs. Jack. sort, Grewar, Griffith and Mrs, Jack. spa, of Brussels ; reading, Miss Bach. atati ; solo, Jas loses ; recitation, Miss Maggie Miller; solo, 3, j. fiabkirk ; instrumental, Messrs, Jnewson, Grewar, Griffith end Mrs. Jackson 1 reading, Miss ' Beebanan ; solo, Jaslimes ; 1eetfltftn Miss Teeple Snell Solo j•HnhItnk solo It Bleak of Wroxeter The tit' cum p.rlei5ts-were Misses MtLauehlin and Habkirk and Mrs, H. L., Jackson rm United States Subscribers The United Statea subeoribers to Tas PosT are now aware of t9 the taut that we have tq pay le, re peewee on each paper going into the United Statea, Thia means D 520. in a year. Consequently the price to eubepribere to the t United States is 51,50 a year, and as we must pay the postage in advauoe, so we meet ask our aab cribers to pay iu advance. °� Many aubseribers have already renewed for 1908 saying they mance do without THE Pan. even if they do pay postace. We trust thereadet' of this notice will the coming week be amouget the la number. We are sending THE Pon for the mouth of February V that these who are late in remit- $ ting trey not miss a copy. After this month all subsoi iptions not 4 paid in .•duance will be stopped c u and all accoate in arrears will , , be handed iu for collection. v t 'rascaiv ��b`�,lavl>vi;9Qrorb�lri5.b�ABGsb. .t. �0�/ who performed their part excellently. There was a good audience and the proceeds will fatten the Treasurer's pocketbook' in connection with Via toria Hall. The supper was served in royal style in Eckrnier's Hall,. Which was tastefully decorated with ever- greens, Chinese lanterns and tissue paper decorations. 'rhe supper, which consisted of oysters, sandwiches, cake and coffee, was excellent and certain- ly spoke volumes for the Jamestown ladies, not forgetting the six young gentlemen, who with their young lad- ies, so cleverly waited on the tables. MORRIS A wedding or two next week in Morris. Joseph Parker and bride, of Schriber are visiting friends and relatives at Sunshine. Mr, Love and Mr. Davidson. of Leadburv, are visiting with Fred. and Edwin Armstrong this week. Mss Irene Clegg has been unable to get home from Wingham for three weeks owing to the blockade of the roads, - Auction sale at Mrs. Maunders'. gravel road 2* miles South of Brussels, ruesdav afternoon of next weelc. As the farm has been rented tbe sale will bewithout reserve. - 1' is reported that Harry McArter, of this township. has purchased the Walter Innes too acre farm, 4th line, and will take possession on April 1st. The present tenant is -Elijah Pease, Mr. McArter paid $3,600 for the woe erty, We wish him well on his new possession. The recent storm . blocked up the roads wit Ita vengeance -Mr, and Mrs. Ferguson atetnP ted to drive from g their residence on the 5th line to Bel. grave, a distance of 2-11 miles with a team and empty sleigh (not a colt and cutter) hut unfortunately only got ahout half way when a little bird told Mr. Ferguson that his team was stuck but with the assistanceof a few stab wart men they managed to get the tenni extricated, and the men turned tile sleigh around and with much diffi . culty Mr.. Ferguson tnanaged to get home with an almost exhausted -team. These Canadian Winters are noisterous at times. GREY Council minutes may be read on page 4 of this issue. - Miss Gladys MacQuarrie has gone to visit 'her sister, Mre. Lawson, of Hamilton. A young gentleman has come to stay at Will'am Whitfield's, 12th con His name is Whitfield and he is closely related to the host and hostess. We bid hien a cordial welcome, Mrs. Wm. McAllister has been at Kincardine for the past 6 or 8 weeks waiting on her daughter -in law who ' has been ill, but is now in a fair -.way to convalescence. Mr. McAllister, jr , is engaged in the hardware business at Kinc- An auctioardine,n sale of farm stock, im elements. &c.. will be held by Win McAllister, East half lot to, con. 17. on Toesdav, Mar6h 3rd. The proprietor is not actively engaged in farming now hence the sale. F. S, Scott will wield the hammer, Two weeks were enjoyably spent by Oliphant Smith, 5th con„ in a holiday ramble. He visited his'tuncle, las, Smith, and grandmother, Mrs. Burnett of Galt. 'rite latter is 92 years of age, but smart with good eyesight and hear- ing. Her mother lived to attain t0 nearly 95 and was able to gotta the table and eat with the family even the day of her demise. Mr. Smith's uncle, Walter Burnett, of Branehton, has been i11 with a carbuncle On his back, the physician having made over so visits in waiting on him. Brantford, Paris and Caledonia were alert visited bp Mr. Smith Quintin MaBlain being tbe host at the latter place. Auction sales are on the program in Grey, the list is as follows ;-Wednes- day afternoon of ‚next week, at John Machete's, Int 31 con. 17 Thursday Robert IIdcCelhun, lot 7, con, to will dispose ot his farm stack and im- plehtents as be has sold his farm Sat- urday afternoon W. C. Ellacott, of lot 30, con. it will keep the ball rolling acid as he has rented his farm, sale will be unreserved. Tuesday, Match 5rd , Wet. McAllister, East i• Int to, con 17, will hold his sale. Friday of the sane seek, Mach 6th, Noble Milne, of Ethel, wilt dear put his farm stock and implements as he is eeatev Dr. R. J. Whitteld New York Eye Specialist will be at the American Hotel BRUSSELS Ev:'ry Thursday prepared to properly examine your eyes end edjuet glasses, 11freeeietaseeseeiereeeeeselfs. ing to the West. le. S. Scott, the well knowu auctioneer will' be in charge at the aforesaid sales, all of which com- mence at t o'clock. ' CHANGE or DATE.—The auction sale announced by W. C. - Ellicott, lot 30, rich con., for Friday, Feb. 28th, has been o Saturday, t changed Sa av z th inst., I p m., on account of another sale in the neighborhood. Sale will be without reserve as the proprietor bas rented his term, - Adam 'Purnhutl, 7th con„ bas been appointed Weed Inspector by the Tpwnship Council fer- t9o8. He will receive 812.00 per day for the - time he may be engaged, the same to be con- tributed by the persons who are in default. Mr. 'Turnbull knows the township well and should prove a care ful officer, Some sections ofthetown ship will likely require his services by the fine crop of weeds growing and maturing some seasons. . ETHEL N. A. Milae's auction sale will be held on Friday afternoon, March 6th. Robert Baird and John Stemmon, of Pasque, Sask., were ' renewing old friendships here during the past week. A special offering will be taken in the Presbyterian Endeavor next Sal, bath evening for the Sbacktown fetid for the poor. . Charles Slemmon,'of Moose Jaw, is here on a visit. His mother, Mrs. John Slemmon, will' return, to the West with him. Last Saturday afternoon Rev. W. West, fel A , of Bluevale. preached in the Presbyterian church here in con section with the preparatory service to the communion, The pastor took the service Sabbath afternoon. UNncat•Attivn.—Prompt and care- ful attention -given to all .orders for Undertaking, Onr telephone No. is 28a and a call will have our im-. meditate response. Our prices are reasonable and satisfaction always as sired." Special attention paid to cavity and arterial "embalming . fol which we hold diplomas. LEATHEsDALE & SON. _. The annual meeting of the Presby [ellen churchryas on Thursday afternoon of last week. Attendance nut as large as nsual owing to bad roads, Fiitanres were in good shape. C Bernath was, re appointed Secre. tare -Treasurer. Angus Lamont, Robt. Close, Robt. Barr and'Audrety McInnes were elected Managers. This year the envelope system will be used in connection with the 'contributions for the Schemes of the church. W oTTHY OP SUPPORT.—A collection will be take° up ' in the Metho- dist church Sabbath March tst in aid of the starving little ones of Toronto. Everybody is asked to put at least 25 cents on the plate if possible, People are also asked to look into their attics and see if some clotbiug could not be made up for children in the shepe of warm - garments. Surely •everybodywill try and do something for the little ones in need The clothes may he left at Mrs. Ames'- opposite McDonald's store. The oyster supper given Thursday evening of last week by the ,Canadian Order of Foresters at J Klump's hotel here was well attended consirler- ing the unpleasant weather and state of the roads. At 6 so a splendid sup- per was served, which was done justice to by all, atter which the company ad jounned to the Gibson .Hall, across the street, where the remainder of the evening was spent in music • and danc- ing: Everyone present report a good time. Everything • was conducted in A 1 style wlieh does mush credit to the committee of Foresters and Mr. Klmn, Owipng to the bad state of the toads there was no meeting of the Literary Society last Saturday night at was ad- vertised, The replier meeting willbe held next Saturday evening Feb. 2end when tine subject "Resolved that the natural products of the country have been more beneficial than the artificial products" will be debated. The affirmative will be taken by Noble Milne, John Bevans and Miss Anile Ctnniugham. The negative by A. Smith, Finlay Fraser and Miss Bernice Slentmon. An Interesting progrstn will be given and it is hoped there will be a good tern -out, 'rim executive purpose having a Concert under the eusplces 01 the Society in the near future, and notice of which will be given, Soaav TO Lose 'Tem —Ethel is soon to lose another of it's residents in the person of Noble Milne and family who ate removing to the West, . Mr. Milne is a great Rigel' of good cattle haviig been connected with thel•aitleg of pure bred stock from his early boy- hood until he went West some years ago, where he spent a *lumber of veal's' in t he mer eanttle usliets. On his re- t t b tern he went lett> partnership with his Whin, who lies One of the largest end - best bards of Short Bora cattle iu Western Ontario, His long experieece in the business has made him a com- petent judge, be being one of the first lot sent out by the Government .as en expert and has held the position ever since. having judged at the leading fairs in altpost every county in Western, Ontario. Mr, Milne still intends Stay, lag at the business and has secured a good farm at Balmoral near Winnipeg, and is taking out some fine stock with him. Mrs• Milne and fetidly intend going West soon with her father and mother, - who have been visiting them this Winter, Mr. Mllpe will not go until after his sale on March. 6th, FRANK DREWE COMMITS SUICIDE AT WINNIPEG, e Former Bresselite, Frank Drewe, a well known young Winnipeg business man, committed suicide in the Vivian hotel on a re- cent night. The case has proved one of most peculiar circumstances. He shot himselt through the right- temple with a .22 calibre revolver, and when the deceased was found be was con. seiuus and did not even complain of being in pain. Drewe registered at the Vivian that evening, and left the office of the hotel about 8 o'clock, and went to bis room. Shortly after it o'colck, George Vivian, brother of the proprietor, saw Drewe sitting on a couch iu a hallway on the second. fluor. Seeigg him bolding his head with both Bands, he asked what was the matter. Drewe replied, "Be careful ot my tread, George." Vivian then discovered the bullet mark on the temple. and at once sum- moned Dr. Inglts, who arrived in a few minutes. The latter informed the police of the case, and an officer soon arrived on the scene. Drewe was coo - scions but cid not appear to be suf. teriug mucic. The officer asked him several questions, and Drewe inform. ed him that he was an insurance agent. George Vivian stated that he bad been at a theatre and returned to the hotel early, He went upstairs and wneu be arrived on the second floor. Itis mother called his attention to Drewe, who was sitting on a sofa, holding his bead in his bands. Vivian went up to him, and after ascertain- ing that he had been shot, he report- ed the matter to the man in charge of the office and summoned the cor- oner. Vivian stated be bad known the deceased for some time and had always found him to be in good spirits. When asked if the deceased had previously Intimated in any way that he intenderd to take bis life. Mr. Viv- ian answered in the negative. Kenneth Paterson, a guest at the hotel, was the first person to discover that the shooting had taken place. He had just come from' his room, when he saw Drewe walking along the hall towards the stairs. He was weak and seemed to have difficulty in standing. Mr, Paterson walked along the hall not tbinkmg that anything wrong had happened. He' considered that the person he saw was intoxicated on an count uf the manner in which be walk- ed. When passing room No. 28, which was occupied by Drewe, he was horri- fied to seethe bed covered withtblood. He entered the room and found a .22 calibre revolver on the bed. The walls of the room were spattered with blood. and Mr. Paterson at once ran down- stairs to make known his discovery When he arrived downstairs Mr. Viv- ian bad already discovered Drewe. Mr. Paterson while in the room found a receipt book, upon the back of which was written a note to the . deceased's wife. The note stated that he had Be- tided to kill himself, and he asked Forgiveness, Mr, Lennox, a guest at the hotel who was a close friend of Mr. Drewe's, stated that be was talking with the deceased the day previous. He seem- ed to be in his usual good spirits, and did not lead Mr. Lennox to believe that he was contemplating his own destruction. The deceased did not reside at the hotel. He was well acquainted with the proprietors, and while in the hotel the previous afternoon, stated that he would be back at night. The fact that be engaged a room tends to show that be intended to commit suicide. When Coroner Inglts arrived on the scene, Drewe was quite rational, and answered questions, and seemed to realize his position. The general hos- pital ambulance was summoned, and in it the deceased was conveyed to the hospital, There his injuries were more closely examined, and the doctors found that tbe bullet ball penetrated the skull about three inches above tbe right temple. Little hope was field out for his recovery, and the. unfor- tunate man continued to grow weaker, until 7 o'clock in the morning when he breathed his last While in the hotel Drewe lost a great quantity of blood. ' The bed clothes were saturated with blood, as was also the floor of the more, When the room was entered and exatriined, a large stain of blood. Was found on the side of the bed nearest the wall, The deceased had fallen on the bed after shooting ltimself, and his head hung over the side of the bed, as a pool at blood was found on the floor. 'The fact that the deceased walked downstairs after committing the deed is most astonishing, as the amount of blood he lost in the room was suffi- cient to weaken him to a great extent. Frank Drewe was a most popular young man, He was 24 years of age, and enjoyed a lucrative position as lusuranee agent with• the BroWn- Clarke agency. He was widely known, throughout the city, and on acttodtit of his uprightness, enjoyed the trill eoufideuue cc lues employers, 'L'ue r'stisuu tut• urs rash act will probably uevot• be known for a ter• tetuty, out bis weeds state that they attuoute urs death to poor beellh, whish he bad beep a vtotitu 91 for Mile time, He had been subjected to epilepsy end he bad thea cotpptaltt- ed to trteuds of ttls pout healtt'. Frank ,Drewe was a well known ath- lete. He was a member ut the iainuus Rover boekey team whtcu became known all over the country. He was a son of James ani Mrs, lerewe who were former Breeselrtee% His father the was lurinarty mauagur of h Gurney Company, Canoed, end is now a re- tired officer of that firm. 'rho father arrived trom the East to hear the first details of the tragedy. Deceased was a: sea -in-law of David A. Keiser, civil engineer, ot .Sher- brooke street, Winnipeg. He with his tvete, resided with Mr, Keiser. A brother, Win. of Calgary alsu survives. Coroner Inglis decided that an in- quest would not be held. Doeumon Alliance Convention meets In Toronto next week. The tocsin is "Banish the treating system" and 'Annul tbe three-fifths clause of the Local Option law." 5 5 5 Tun Western Fair held at London, base tidy surplus of nearly $11,000, Capt. W. J. Recd is the kresidant. Ths Fair has made marked develop- ment end compares very favorably with the Industrial, *'s s - WEDNESDAY 01 11)15 week the Provin- cial M. P, P.'s took their annual ex- torsion from Toronto to Guelph to visit the AgrtculteralCoflege and . Ex- perimental farm with 1 -Inn. Nelson Monteith, Minister of Agriculture, as Marshal, This trip affurus a day's outing for the "boys" and relaxes the high tension of parliamentary duties preparatory to the bard work ahead of them. A PROPOSITION is oa foot for the ex- tension of the C. P. R. line from Port Burwell via Exeter and Seaforth to Brussels and North to Wroxeter. Correspondence is being carried on with the Company in reference to it. Tbis line would provide a short North line now required and would tap the C. P. R. lines East and West at Wal- ton and Wroxeter. A delegation from the municipalities interested may wait upon the C. P. R. The road is survey- ed as far as' Exeter. e * NuntERous were the missives for- warded through the mails last Friday Some 'o a of them were lovely and others were ugly. In some cases the price was indicative of the high esteem , in which the recipient was held but in other instances the donor only, gave a cent, beside tpostage, be for the expression of their pent up feelings. Old Mr, Valentine struck quite a busi- ness when he launched the doings on March tech. It's often a great day for "dander" raising however for which be will no doubt be held responsible. waw PEorLE who have not looked into the Canning Factory industry to. On- tario have very little idea of its extent and vital importance to both urban and rural municipalities. There are about 70 factories in operation in this province, employing about 7,000 bands and in 1go6 yielding the farmers for crops cultivated for factory purposes over $800,000. The help employed in the factories was sob -divided as fol- lows :—Females, 4,2r5, male. 2,543. these figures not Including official staff of factories. Titers is a marked and. manifest interest awakened inthe canning business and Brussels and surroundings should not be tail•enders. in the procession, In couuectmn with the proposed factory here there is only $6,2ou'subscribed o0 a required capi- tal of $25,ouo. Shares are only $25 each so that any and every business man, or ratepayer for that matter,. might easily and profitably invest if they desire to see the best interests of the town promoted. lertinsete $chUgd -!Board, Ranular meeting 01 Beaaeela Public Sohow Board was he le ale Board Ileum en Friday evuomg, M. moors Wag. tit, T Farrow, D O. (toss, tot 11 5t. ore, R. Leatherdate, Jae. Elliott emu ,5. G. name. Moved by D. U. Ruse, seconded by R. Leathertiale that'!. Fnrruw be Char• mad of thte Beard lot 1908, Carried. Mutates of tact mesltu5 rand mud a. dopted. Moved by Jes. Elliott, s000nded by D. 0, Bina, that the adctunt of W. a. Kerr for printing, $1.60' be paid. Carried, Moved by Jas. 1 Bost, seocuded by Ds O. Rose that W. Lasthetdtele be re app' pointed to the Library Board. Carried, Meiling Uommittee for 1908, '1', Fat, row, M. H. Moore end J. G. Shaine, . Property ert emmittee for r 198 D. 0, P y , !toss, M. B, Ilonre and Jae, ii.uott, Boerd tben adjourned J, til, Santtee Secretary,