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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1908-10-22, Page 1VOL. 37 NO, i6 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, Ig08 W, H. KERR, Proprietor New Advertisements For sale -D, Milna. Apples for sale -J, D. Scott. Single harness -I. 0. Riobard&, Piga for sale-Jno, P. McIntosh. Young cattle for Salo-Jno, Outb1IL Howson Twoeda-Fwgusou btiosa, Reglnterod Oxford Rant -Jonathan Wright, Auction sato of faun property -J, Ranatord. The farmer's underwear -Ferguson ,4 Ross. c Ji trixt gens, • Belgrave There will, be no service in Belgxave Methodist chetah next Sunday even- ing. 0. R. Polley, of Petrolea, visited. bis niece, Mrs. Rivers, at the Parsonage this week. Thursday evening of this week Dr. Chisholm holds a political meeting in the Hall here. Last Tuesday Dr. Hamilton and bride, who was a Miss Ross, of Sea - forth, arrived home from their wed- ding trip and are receiving the con- gi<atulations of many friends for a happy and prosperous life. A well attended Liberal, political meeting was held in the Foresters' Hall here on Tuesday evening, Reeve Taylor, of Morris, occupied the chair. W,H. Kerr, of Brussels, spoke a halan hour. Rev. Mr, Elliott of Goderich, followed for an hour, a quarter of which was spent in a tir- ade against Dr, MacDonald, of Wing - ham, over the Nomination speeches. A. Hislop closed the e program of speech snaking and trapped Mr. El- liott very neatly and cleverly on many of his blustering statements. If reports can be relied upon the Lam- ler Government will be well supported at the adjoining polling places next Monday. Cranbrook Mr. Ballantyne bad the misfortune of losng one of his horses this week. Next Sabbath afternoon Rev. Geo. " Buggin, of Seaforth, will preach in the Methodist church Cranbrook. A.melting in the interests of the Liberal candidate will be held in Long's Hall Saturday evening of this week. Several addresses will be given. Jas. Knight, in his 94th year, and his brother, John Knight, in his 80th year, each did a piece of plowing this week, we understand in as good, shape as in days of yore. Who can beat a record like the above ? Court Woodbine, No. 100, C. O. P., intends holding a Concert in the near future when a good time may be ex- pected. It will be one of the best entertainments of the season. A good committee has the work in hand and will have the best talent procurable. All members of Court Woodbine No. 100, are requested by the Fin- ancial Secretary to read the Official Circular of the High Chief Ranger and govern themselves accordingly as to payments of insurance fees and dues. Remember that the F. S., has no authority to pay for any member out of the funds of the Court and is financially as hard up for cash as any other member. Do not expect him to pay for half of the Court out of Me small salary. Be prompt in paying. Thureclay evening of last week Dr. Chisholm, Conservative candidate, hold a political meeting in the Hall here. Chairman Pariah preserved good order. Addresses were delivered by Rev, 1tlr. Hall, of Wingham ; Barrister Blair, of Goderich, who ap- pearecl for the Liberal candidate, and Dr, Chisholm. There was a good at- tendance, Jamestown Friday afternoon of next week the farm stock, implements, &Scc., belong- ing to. the estate of the late James Me - Brien, W#Lot 68, Con. 1, Turnberry, will be offered for sale by public auc- tion by F. S. Scott at]. p. m. Sale un- reserved to close up estate, D. M. Miller and Peter McDougall are the executors. Last Saturday evening a political meeting was held in Victoria Hall iu into' the e tests of the Liberal cause. Spicy addresses were given by ex - Warder/ ,Strachan, Geo. Spotton, of Wingham, for Dr. Chisholm, and A. Hislop. There is a lively interest felt in political affairs in this community and the vote polled next Monday will be a large one. Clinton The eighteenth annual live bird and target and tournament of the Clinton Gun Club, the first day's shooting opened on Wednesday under very un- favorable conditions for high soores, as the wind at times blew a gale, which made the flight of both the live birds and targets erotic. Sonia bril- liant kills were made and many killed birds were blown over the boundary Hoe. The principal event was at fifteen live birds which was won by J. E. Oantelon, of Clinton, from the limit handicap. This IS the sixth con- secutive win for Mr. Cantelon. The trade was represented by G. M. Dunk, Toronto, of the Dominion Oartridge Company, Montreal ; H. H. Stevens, New York, of the U. M. C. Company, and T. S. Tanney, of the Dupont Powder Company. The shooting was concluded Weduesday with one event at live birds and ten events at targets. Goderich A very pleasant time was spent at the rooms of J. L. and Mrs. Aitken at the public library on Saturday even- ing on the occasion of the silver anni- versary of their marriage. The event of 25 years ago was celebrated in Goderich by Rev, T. M. Campbell, then pastor of North Street Metho- dist Church, and of the guests last Saturday evening only one, William .Armstrong,was present at the event of which te anniversary was .being celebrated. Many beautiful gifts in silverware were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Aitken on the occasion. The funeral took place Monday afternoon of Miss Maggie Burrows, youngest dauglxter of the late Wm. Burrows. The deceased young lady had been ill for the past three years with lung trouble, and was in her fortieth year. Shewasan exemplary young lady, and her death is much "re- gretted. She was a member of North Street Methodist Church, and the services were conducted by the pastor, Rev, Dr. Dougall, assisted by her for- Hew§on Tweeds HAVE MDU EVEH HEARD OF TNR They are the most famous Tweeda that are made in Can- ada to -day. If you will buy one of our Boy's Suits, made from one of these famous Tweeds, we will say this without fear of any contradiction, that you never had a Suit to wear like it, and that it was the cheapest and best Suit you ever bought for your boy. It will cost you a little more, but never mind that when you will save money in the- end. Boys are harder on their clothes than then, all the more rea- son why you should buy a good quality. THE .ION BRAND that we sellare made from this famous Howson Tweeds in all styles, and we are the only people here selling the kind. A few years ago people were looking for cheap goods, to -day they are looking for good goods. u o Comefor c m t s good goods at fairp rices, and ask for Lion Brand made from Hewson Tweeds. xw Ferguton &Roy The Leading .. Clothiers . d and Furnishers g neer pastor, Rev, G. N, Hazen, now of London. The pall bearers wot'e 'mite' -' -1 t t d 'eosin s of he cle- bi tarn Turn c n t ceased. Bee father predeceased her e sheet thee, but her mother is still Irv- ing, Thomas Burrows and Mrs, B. 0, Nlinnings, of town, are brother and sister of the deceased, Molesworth The regular• monthly meeting of the Women's Institute will be held on Thursday, Oct. 20th, at 2 p. m. A. paper on "A. young gir'l's duty in the home will be given by Miss Janet Orearer, also one on "Sociability" by Mrs. Barnett. Mrs. Campbell, Secretary. Morris The root crop is good. Mr. Day, of Garrie, visited friends on the 4th line Sunday of last week. Service as usual at Sunshine next Sunday afternoon. The pastor will preach. Walter and Mrs. Sharpe, of Gocle- rich, were visiting at James Shurrie's, 4th line, for a few clays. The trustees of Anderson's school, Srcl line, have re-engaged Miss CArrie McCracken as teacher for the coming year at an increased salary. We wish her continued success. There was a large turn out of Mor- risites to the Nomination on Monday. Somebody who bas fignred out the prospective vote of next Monday says Hislop will have a majority of from 35 to 50. Liberals are in good heart. There will be a large vote polled. Goon SALE. -Last Friday James Shurrie's auction sale attracted a large crowd. Prices ruled high as the fol-. lowing will show ;-.A. 5i months heavy draftfilly sold for $110.00, the purchaser being Peter Mason of East Wawauosh ; another• colt the same age. brought $80.00 ; one brood mare realized $200 and her mate $170 ; 2 year old steers $46.50 ; 2 year old heifers $87.50 ; cows $40.50 ; yearling steers $25.00 and calves $12.00. The sale totalled $1600. air. Slnrrie has sold the farm to a Mr. Kerr, of Wat- erloo Co., who will got possession next January. Grey Grey will give Archie Hislop a great boost next Monday. Township Council will be held at Ethel on Saturday of next week. Miss Mary McNaughton visited 'at L. Wheeler's on Friday. Lovely weath- er for visiting. Mrs. Sanders /tad slaughter, of Mon- erieff, were visiting over Sunday with Miss Jennie Rands, teacher of Mon- crieff school. L. and Mrs, Wheeler visited at BIyth and Londesboro', Mrs Wheeler's olcl home, for 2 o 3 clays. They had a pleasant time. Councillor Grant, 12th con., has been partially disabled by a• species of blood poisoning on the back of his left hand. We hope ho will soon be o. k. Some time ago Gilbert Stevens, Lot 12, con, 8 sold his farm and as a result he pnrposes holding an auction sale of farm stock, implements, &c. on Wednesday. Nov. 4th, at 1 p. m. Mrs, W. Work was at Toronto to visit her son, Robert, who has been seriously ill. 'We hire pleased to state he is improving nicely and will soon be able to get home for a recuperative visit. The losb flock of sheep, belonging to Luke 0. Speirate 14th con., that strayed away in early September has been recovered, They were located near Molesworth the advertisement in Tan POST doing the triok. W. L McQuerrie and bride, of Prince Albert, are enjoying a honey- moon holiday with relatives and old friends in this locality and receiving hearty congratulations for a long, ]happy and prosperous life. The trustees of S. S. No. 5 have re- engaged Miss Olive McGillivray for the Rest 0 months of 1909, at an in- crease in salary. Hee certificate ex- pires hence the shorb term. She has done good work in the school. Last Saturday Jas. Armstrong, 10th con,, accompanied by Mr, Clark, Mrs. Armstrong's father, attended the funeral of an old friend, Mr. Howatt, at Auburn. Deceased was past 70 years of age and died on Wednesday. In the absence of the pastor, who takes the work on the Trowbridge Circuit next Sabbath, Miss Seaman, who is a very attractive speaker as well as a successful soul winner, will tape the services on the ,Ethel Circuit at all of the appointments at the usual hours. .A. root curiosity was found in the mangold crop on the farm of J. P. McIntosh, Lot 21, con. 12, in the shape of a mangold which had a knot tied in it. It is supposed to have been occasioned by the top being bent down in some way and in regaining its upright position caused the knot. Alvin Barr and family, 9th con., ex- pect to remove to Olds, Alberta, the fust weep of November, sending on their household effects earlier. Mr. Barr's sale totalled about $1200. The many old friends of the fancily will be a unit in wishing them success in the West where 32r. Barr expects to fol- low farming. Thursday afternoon of next week the amltion sale of farm stock, im- plements, will be held at W. 1.L. 73elden's Howick botttzclary. Good stock will be one of the features of this sale. As Me. Belden has sold his fat'nm the sale will be without reserve. P. S. Scott, auctioneer, will wield the lhamnior, . Auction sale of wen bred stock at the farm of Oliver Turnbull, 15th con. Sale is being hold' by Mt', Turccbull and Robert 8leDoualcl, Oth eon., who are intending to go extensively. into Leicester sheet and tare taking this . T ;means of reducing their stock of Icor- a sea thole' bred acid grado eatt1e. The w date is Friday of next week; "30th Inst, Alex. Stewart, 10th con„ has based Ids farm to A. 0. thence far. gt'ase and will hold en auction sale or stook in the near future. Mrs. Thos. Dodds, of Meliillop, was visiting -her daugliter, Mrs. Arthur Smile nth con., this week, 'ilia old lady is over 80 years of age but quite smart for' one of her advanced years, The 100 Toed farm of Alvin Barrs, Oth con., has beenpurchasedby Chas. H. Knight, who was the former owner It is a good property. Mr. Barr will remove shortly to the West where he will follow farming, MRS. T. P. S1•xar,e DECEASE/. -On September Oth, at her home, Craven, Sask., Mrs. T. P. Shiels, a one time resident of Grey township, paid Na- ture's debt, aged 59 years, 2 months and'17 days. She had been in very poor healthfor several years, her hearttroubling her and dropsy being added later. Deceased was a sister to Mrs. Donald Campbell and Mrs. Jesse Wil bee, of this township and was married to Mr. Shiels, who died 10 years ago, at 'Wroxeter', on Jan. 5th 1808. In 1881 they removed to Port Ransom, North Dakota, where they spent 24 years moving from there to the North- west, Eight children survive, The remm remains were taken to Fort Ranso for interment and laid beside those of her husband. The Libsou Free Press says :.-Mrs. Shiels won the respect and admiration of all 'who came in contact with here being iu possession of the qualities of an ideal woman. Ethel DENrsa.-Dr, Fetid, dentist, will visit Ethel on Monday, Noy. 2nd, and every two weeks atter that date. Township Council will meet here Saturday of this week. - At Brussels Fall Fair D. Milne took $36,00 in prizes in the Derham cattle class. George and Mrs. Dobson and child- ren, of Inuerkip, have been visiting here during the past week. 8 B. and ales. Lang arrived home last week from au enjoyable visit of two weeks with relatives at Avoca, Michi- gan. Jonathan Wright clelivered a young Holstein bull at Listowel recently. John Cunningham, of Hollin, was the buyer. Jonathan Wright, wife and son Everett, were visiting with the form- er's uncle, W. H. Webber, of Howick township. Ethel and locality was well repre- sented at the Nomination proceedings atBrussels on Monday. It must have been a line meeting as both sides seem pleased. We are sorry to state that our old and well known villager. Lawrence Dobson, has been quite poorly during the past week. A consultation of medicos pronounces an internal growth. We hope he will soon be better. Miss Seaman, the web known Evangelist, who has been for the last three weeks assisting Rev. Mr. Hen- derson at Union with very gratifying results, will begin Evangelistic ser- vices in the Methodist church hero on Sabbath evening next, Word has been received by Mr's. John Whitfield, of the death of her nice, Mary A. Kerr, wife of Mark Solus, Colgate Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Deceased had been in poor health for the last few years and despite all that medical aid and tender nursing could do passed away on Oct. 6th, at the age of sixty years. She leaves to mourn her Ions, besides her husband, two daughters, who also reside in Cleveland. Poz1TxnAn.-Thursday evening of last week the Liberals held the fort in the Township Hall. Speeches on the issues of the day were made by Rm. Leckie, of Brussels ; Rev. Jos- eph Elliott, of Goderich, who spoke in behalf of the Conservative interests ; and A. Hislop, the Liberal nominee. Everybody received e, good hearing. Friday evening another large audience assembled when the Conservative in- terests were to the front. The chair was occupied by J. A. Hunter, of Brussels. Dr, Ohishoim spoke first aad was followed by G. P. Blair, of Goclerich, who represented. A. Hislop ; A. H. Musgrove, M. P. P., of Wing - ham, closing the meeting. The prac- tical outcome of these gatherings will be demonstrated next Monday oSen- ing when tails ballots 81'0 minted. Hislop should have a tidy majority. Wroxeter Noras:-W. C. Currie spent Sunday with relatives in Brxtssels.--Miss Brethauer, of Hespeler, visited a few days of lasb week with her uncle, John Brethauer.Arthur Stutt has gone to Hickson where he has a position in a general store.-Miss Georgie Howe, of Woodbridge visited over Sunday at her home here. -Win. and D. D. Sanderson, of Howick, held a very successful sale of stock and im- plements last' Friday afternoon. -Rev, W. E. Hassard, B. A, B. D„ of Toronto, an old Howick boy, gave en illustrated Lecture in the Methodist church on Monday evening. --Miss. Maggie Lynton left on Tuesday for a two weeks' visit with friends in Port Huron. -Ab. and airs. Sanderson, of Iiowiclt, attended the Woodbridge Pair last week returning on Friday. - Edam! Watters, of Fordevich occupi- ed the pulpit in the Episcopal church on Sunday afternoon, owing to the absence of Rev, T. H. Farr, who was in Durham, -Jas. and Mrs. Elude, of Harriston, spentSaturcheywith friends here. -Au American vaudeville Co. will give two moving picture enter- tainments in the Town Hall on the evenings of Wednesday and Thursday of this week. -O. Stewart, of Wood. --bridge, is visiting in this vicinity. W. O. Carrie is holding an auction sale of his household effects next uesday afternoon. -,7. J, Stephens ud neice, Miss Adclie Fowiie, of 7.ees- ater, spent last Friday in the Village. --�Wm, McLeod is assisting in 'W. Ric 01 Y' dMt- . Meetings Public Meetings for the discussion of the questions of the clay will be held by Mr. AROJIIE HISLOI', the Liberal candidate for East Huron, as follows : WROXE'l'ER . Friday, Oct. 2,3 CRANBROOIC........ Saturday, Oct, 24 Meetings open at 8 o'clock sharp. Ladies Invited. Dr, Chisholm, the Conservative nom- inee ctr his representative esentative is invit- ed to take part. Clod 8050 the King. Rutherford's hardware store. -Arch. Hislop will acldresc a meeting in the Town Hall on Friday evening. JUBILEE A GREAT SuccEss.-The 60th anniversary of the Wroxeter Presbyterian Church is now a matter of history but its successful celebra- tion will live long in the memory of the congregation. Rev. Mr. Tait, of Teeswrtter, was the preacher on Sun - clay. "My grace is sufficient for you" was the cohrtforting text of the morn- ing sermon while the optimistic -out- look was directed at the evening ser- viee from the Scripture "I am the light of the world." Good music was rendered and large congregations pre- sent. t§hllactions totalled $80.00. Monday evening the Jubilee tea meet- ing was held. After an elegant supper a very interesting program was pre- sented in the auditorium. Addresses were given by T. W. Gibson, Deputy Minister of Mines for this Province, of Toronto, a former well known Wroxeterite in which the history of the congregation was reviewed ; Rev. T. Davidson, of Varna, a former pastor ; Rev. A. L. Russell, of Wrox- eter ; Rev. Burnett, of Molesworth ; and Rev. W. J. West, of Bluevale. Music was supplied by the church choir, the Goren orchestra, and solos by J. Booth and Jeri Gibson. Choice recitations were contributed by Misses Skilling and Davidson. The chair was ably filled b the pastor, Rev. Mr. Perrin. $182.00 were theflnancial proceeds of the Monday evening gathering. Lead b u ry NEwsY Noias.-airs. Jos. Love was visiting friends at Cranbrook for a few days. -M'. Gowland has re- engaged as teacher in S. S. No. 9 for next year at an advance in salary. Mr. Gotland is a young man of good ability rind we are pleased to have hien retained for his third year in the com- munity. -A very successful Box Social was held Friday evening last in Bethel church. It was under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid and upwards of $20 were raised. -The farmers are wishing for rain. -Fires averaging in the big swamp to the East of here. -Thos. and Mrs. Davidson were visiting friends in Hibbert this week. -Thos. Leeming and family have got comfortably set. tied in their handsome new residence where we trust they may enjoy many prosperous year's. -Miss Edith Jackson of Morris, spent last week with her friend, Miss Margaret Davidson. - On Tuesday evening the barn on the 50 acres owned by John Crozier was destroyed by fire together with a large quantity of hay, a hay loader and a manure spreader. The cense of the fire is a mystery. Mr. Crozier held an insurance on the barn bet nothing on the contents which will mean a heavy loss. -J. Gordon and W. Leeming called on friends on the 12th line Sunday last. -P. Smith lost a valuable horse that he recently pur- chased. This is the second horse We. Smith. has Jostle six months. -T. T. Simpson, tvho has been in the livery business in Stratford for the least two years is starting farming again on the old homestead. Produce the Proof. To rho Editor of TED Pose: DEAR Sm. -A disreputable Tory of Brussels, whose whole carcass would not pay the costs of an action for crim- inal libel or he world have one on his hands, has been telling patties that I had motley for the purpose of bribery and, that I was now, as in the past, guilty of bribery but as be is not worth the costs of au action and to stop bis foul slander, I may say that. for the last forty years, iu fact before he was born, I Have taken part in every Election held in this riding or village, whether Parliamentary or Municipal, and for every man be or any other person will produce that ever got one dollar from are to induce bitn to vote as I wanted, or to refrain from voting, I will denote towards the Brussels Public Library the sum of Five hundred dollars, 1 make this offer knowing that he not' no other party can produce any one, as I never gave one cent for any such purpose or yet promised it. Yours, F. S. Scott, Mrs. Boucher, of Montreal, died in the hospital front burns received when she accidentally set are to her dross, DA. MAY DliAo,-Dr, S. P. May, for- merly inspector of public libt•aries in the employ of the Ontario Government, died at his residence, Parliament and Winchester streets, Toronto, Tuesday morning, after a long illness, He was born in England, joined the •Education department tinder the tato br.Ryerson, , and from rS three years So until t i e y ars ago was inspector of art hoof and P h t sa s t d opublic libraries. At various times in his areer Dr, May Was in charge of Dominion and Provincial exbibits- at worlds fairs. His wife is serioesiy i11 and her recovery is oonsiderod doubtful, Mr. Brodeur, the most vilified min- ister in the Cabinet, is returned by ecolamatlnn, The people who know barn best snow what they think of him. The immigrants that came lute the country between Tan. est, 1897, and 114arell 31st, 1908, numbered 1.219,943. Good for the Government. NOMINATION DAY IN EAST NOON. Arch. Hislop and Dr, Chisholm the Candidates. Hundreds of Electors Present. At 12 o'clock Monday Barrister Mar. ton, of Wiugbam, Returning, Officer for East Huron, opened the proceedings of Nominetion Day in the Town Hall, Brussels, assisted by Election Clerk Me' Gregor, also of Wingham, The Iaw de- mands that each candidate present the names of ss electors, attested by wit- ness on the Nomination papers, accom- panied by a deposit of $zoo. Barrister Dudley Holmes, of Wingham, fieanosal agent fur Dr. Chisholm, had gone through the formula last Saturday, Leckie, representing A. Hislop. carried out bis part on Monday and at the close of the official two hours the names of the Deputy Returning officers were read by Mr. Morton nod the proceedings closed, awaiting the verdict of the elec- tors next Monday, By this time the Town Hall was filled to overflowing, hundreds being unable to gain admittance. By arrangement beween the candidates Reeve Leckie was chosen chairman, a position be filled with acceptability and fairness to both parties. 1t was a good natured audience both sides well represented and all the speakers received a good hearing. The arranging of the program gave Dr. Chisholm, A. Hislop, Rev. Mr. Elliott and Dre-McDonald, the four speakers, 45 minutes each and the first mentioned 15 minutes for reply. Dr. Chisholm dwelt on whathe termed the broken promises of the Liberals and referred to the increased expenditure but neglected to give information as to the largely increased revenue, Spoke ot the independence of Parliament being violated, that the Senate had not yet been transformed and that be bad urged a 2 cent rate on the railwli�ys. Had sent out his speeches to the electors so they knew what be said. Only want- ed one term more and asked for support next Monday. The Liberal nominee, A. Hislop, was heartily greeted. 13e cleared up the matter of joint meetings showing that he had done his best to arrange them. In criticising Dr. Cbisbolm's actions in Parliament be showed that althougb he talked against iron and steel bounties he failed to vote against them and the same was true iu raising the indemnity to $2,5oo. Conservatives did not be- lieve in the independence of Parlia- ment. Dr, Beattie Nesbitt, M. P. Pe of Toronto, was given the fattest office at the dispot al of tbe Government in which he (Nesbitt) said there was noth- ing to do but draw his salary and his breath, The Conservative Govern- ments had always been most generous to their friends in timber berths, lands and offices, Present Govern inentsold timber to h ghest bidder after being advertised. Now a valuator goes over the limits and fixes the upset price. In the average price received for timber the Cousera- tives received 54 while the Liberals re- alized 583 and the McKenzie Govern- ment $23. The land for the settler is lived up to and with splendid results as the immigration figures prove, Sir Wilfrid Laurier is greatly acclaimed ; is irreproachable in character and a man ot peace. Geo. E. Foster urged better pay to civil servants. Great growth and buoyancy has marked the 12 years of Liberal tele, trade returns showing an inorease from 240 millions to 650 and the various departments were managed in a businesslike manner. Duties bad been lowered and ail imp•:dse given to business the like of which was never known, and the ratio of taxes per head was lower to -day than 12 years ago. No charge was laid against any mem- ber of the Cabinet sud the outlook far their return for another term is a very bright one. Asked the hearty support of the electors on Oct. 26th and if the choice of East Huron he would do his best to faithfully discharge his duty, Rev. Joseph Elliott, of Goderich, who has tekett au active part in East Huron Campaign, chastised Messrs. Hyman, Pugsley et al but ran against a snag when he sougbt to make capital out of the Oweu Sound dredging Co. Hon, Mr. Brodeur's department of Marine was designated as rotten. The balance of his time was taken up with a desserta- tion on land and timber deals in the West. Mr. Elliott does his talking in double forte and nobody goes to sleep while he is turning on tbe thunder. It is doubtful however if the cause he seeks to champion is strengthened by his ora- tions as he leaves himself open too fre- quently to his opponent in reply. A merry pace was set by Di. Mac- Donald in reply to the last speaker and the applause bespoke that a goodly cum- ber tiought the chastisement meted out was well deserved and sought for. Various progressive features of the Government's policy was called up and elucidatel and tlluetratod and the Laurier administration of public affairs dwelt upon approvingly. The slander policy of the Opposition was touched ftp and comparisons made between the rule of the two parties in the Dominion. Time wits called as the Dr. was present- ieg the wonderful progressive strides of the Post -office department, 15 minutes was occupied by Dr, Chisholm in reply, He said, for Rev, Mr. Elliott's benefit, that theuo' ' q tattons re dredging were from tate Toronto Mall ; that he (Dr. Chisholm) id won have voted against St, Joseph expenditure only it would cost more to take the -vote hi the house then the amount voted, Did not think lie was overpaid at 52,500 indemnity as the session tested 8 ntoutis and if at bonze he might have enema $6,000 at the practice of his profession: l'Iearte cheers were given for the candidates of East Huron and the vast audience sep- arated after singing the National An- them. These gatherings may not change many votes leu they oertaitee enthuse the electuta'e and get them ready tor the last walk's work. Political Polnteriy Get ready to write A. Hislop, M. P. Sir Wilfrid is nominated for two seats. Archie Hislop's majority should ex- ceed 5o on Election Day. Some lively times were experienced at various uominations last Monday. Hon. Geo. E. Foster has no bed of roses over his Forester transactions, Thenumber r 1 of farms in the North- west Provinces in moo were 54,625, and in moo, 120,439. Thexam f e pia o Canada in establish- ing the Preferential Tariff has been fol- lowed by nearly all the British colonies, A good plank in the Lu eral platform is Competitive examinations for Civic Service, Offices will go as reward of - merit, The Toronto Star saes that G. H. Mc- Intyre, M. P., of South Pertlh, may be the next deputy speaker of the House of Commons. Drastic law was passed by Dominion - Government to prevent frauds on far- mers in binder twine and an inspector appointed to enforce it. The first thing the Liberal Govern- ment did was to restore pence -the Manitoba School Question being set- tled by a skillful, reasonable and in- telligent compromise. As a result of the preference in New Zealand, the canneries of British Col. umbia captured airnost the entire trade of that country, and shut the canneries of the United States out, London Advertiser says :-In East Huron, Arch. Hislop, ex -M. P. P. is making a great campaign against Dr. Chisholm, the late member and there is no doubt that East Huron will be re- deemed. Naturally a Liberal seat, the party took too much for granted in 2904, and tbe Liberal nominee, Dr. McDonald was defeated. There will be no such mistake this time, as the party is work- ing together as a man and the result is Dot in doubt. The following paragraph appeared in the Toronto Dailies :-In East Huron, Mr. Hislop. the Liberal candidate, is ex- pected 10 redeem the riding. Canvas- sers who have returned to town from the rural districts report that they never saw the Liberals more determined, and local Liberal workers have more heart than for many years. Dr. Chisholm. the Conservative candidate, is also popular here. Liberalsare united and enthusias- tic, In eighteen nears the Conservative Government voted 56,00c,000 acres of land to railway contemns, or .enough to supply emetic, homesteads of 16o acres each -or sufficient to support a population of 2;000.000. In twelve years since coming into power the Lib- eral Government have not given one acre of land to a railway. The land has been reserved for the settler, who got 35,1)00,000 acres in homesteads, During the 18 years ot Conservative - rule, they added to the public debt no less than $118,000,000 ; whereas, during the period the Liberals have been in office, the total addition to the debt is only $19,463,427. If it had not been for tbe fact that the Liberals spent 527,000,- 000 in the construction of the Trans continental Railway, there tvoeld be in- stead of an addition to the debt. an actual redaction of about 57,000,000. The debt per head of the population, in 1886, was 550.82, and to it is only 540.50, The Railway Commision has absolute regulative powers in regard to rates, preferences, discriminations, rebates and secret rates ; power to compel equal, proper and reaseeqe' le facilities for ship- ment to all person• .nd companies ; to regulate traffic agreements ; to regulate and supervise highway and .railway crossings, and the geueral construction of railways ; to investigate accidents, and to have supervision and control over all matters touching the conven- ience and safety of the public, and the employees of the railway. Dr, Chisholm thought he was spring- ing a great joke 011 THE Pon at Blyth meeting and again on Nomination day when he referred to it as "a religious journal." The Dr„ like a petted boy, does not like anybody who does not pat hint on the back and call him a bully good fellow. He threatened to do some wonderful things in slauder suits but it ended in bluff. Tam POST could tell hint a few things he would dislike more than ever to hear if we desired to handle hint as he deserves. When he sssuaies pub- lie office and looks for public honors he must not be so thin'skinned if eyery- body does not fall doivu and worship him. His actions prove him to be too small for the job and after Monday he may laugh on the other elde of his face. EAST HURON LAST E ttceme,-Fol- lowing is the seminary of the vote poll- ed at the last Dominion election for East Riding of Huron, showing the majorities for either candidate :- Macdonald Chisholm Blyth ,. ,........ 14 Brussels - 11 Grey 124 Howiok 217, Morris rs Turnberry 51 Wingham 128 Wroxeter 15 ' East Wawanosh..,.•. • 33 396 Maj. for Chikitohn - 184 In next Monday's contest Brussels, Grey, Morris, East Wawanosh atsd Turn berry are expected to do consider, Ably better for the Liberal nominee and Howick and Wintnam will likely in- crease their majorities. - Although the eontest will be -erose Mr, Hislop is pick- ed as n . whiner. Every Liberal vete deist be polled as well as those who de., sire to see hien elected,