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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1908-12-24, Page 1Zfre VOL. 37 NO. 25 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, IgoS W. H. KERR, Proprietor $1O,000 SLAUGHTER SALE! For 60 Days, Commencing Saturday, Dec. 12 When this store talks special Sale it means something. The price has been set in earnest. Everything inset move in a full hearted way. Owing to the exceptionally fine Fall and the hard times of the past year we find our stock altogether too large. Far this reason we have resolved to make this a great Harvest Homo time ; a time of bargain selling and a time of receiving cash for accounts. Bargains for everybody, young and old, for Oash only. 20th Century Brand Clothing The 20th Century Brand Clothing is the finest clothing made in Canada to -day and is not even surpassed by the best custom tailors for style, lot and. workmanship. We are sole agents in Brussels. "QALIT r,. 150 Overcoats and Raincoats at 25 per cent. discount $24.000Coats on sale at 318.00 22 20.00 18.00 17.00 10.00 15.00 13.50 12.00 10.00 9.00 11 61 11 11 11 It ,1 11 11 11 ,1 66 16.50 15.00 13.50 12.75 12.00 11.25 10.13 9.00 7.50 0.75 100 Men's Suits In Blacks and Blues and Fancy Patterns $22.00 Suits now going at $16.50 20.00 15.00 18.00 13.50 17.00 " " 12.75 16.00 12.00 15.00 " 11.25 13.00. 1 ' 10.13 1133..00 " " 9.75 12.50 11 9.88 Black & Blue Serge Suits Regular $7.50 Snits for 35.00 10.00 6.75 e 12.00 el 8.25 11 13.00 8.76 16.00 " 10.50 50 Special Suits all sizes 84 to 42, in good Tweeds reg. 8.60 to $15. Your $.5® choice of the lot for.... Tailoring Department We will make anything in our Tailoring Department at greatly reduced prices. Blacks, Blues or Fancy Tweeds Regular 328.00 Suits at $23.00 " 26.00 " 21.00 " 25.00 " 20.00 24.00 19.60 22.00 " 18.00 20.00 " 16.00 <1 Boys' Suits 100 Boys' Sults at 50 per cent. discount Two- piece and Three-piece. Suits in fancypatterus, regular $2.50 to $7.50, now going with prices cut in two from - $1,25 to $3,75 "Q AMITY" FURS 1 only Fur-lfnecl Coat, black beaver cloth, muskrat liuing, good otter collar, reg. $85, on sale at 70.00 1 only Fur -lined Coat, black beaver cloth, muskrat lining and Persian Lamb collar, reg. $75, a snap at ..... .. .. 6500 Coon coats, reg. $60, now 43.00 Coon coats, x'eg. 45, on sale at.. 37.50 A.11 grey wombat coats, reg. $45, go- ing at 38.00 Wombat coats, regular $32 for.26.00 Wallaby coats, sold at $25, your choice .............. ... ,.. 20.00 Wallably coats, 322 quality at,18.00 Blk Dog Coats 3:.4, now at 20.00 1 Bulgarian Lamb Coat, and 1Black Tallup Coat, reg. 328, at 22.00 Fur caps, collars and gauntlets at cost price. - 5 - MEN'S FURNISHINGS Underwear and Sweaters All Wool Hewson Underwear Regular .50 $84per ,Suit, now .00 " " 2.40 2.00 11 " 1.60 Tiger Brand Underwear Regular 32.506 per S 1.80 uit, now $2.00 2,2 " " " 2.00 " " 1.50 1.60 " " 1.20 A good assortment of Boys' Sweat- ers, regular 05c to 1.50, now go- ing at from 49c to 1.12 Hats and Caps We are agents for the celebrated Stetson, Borsalino, Barrington, Langley and Davenport flats. Here are a few samples of how we are Selling them : Juo. B. Stetson soft hats, sold all over at 5.00, now 4.00 Borsalino soft hats, regular 8.60, now going at .. 2.80 Barrington, Langley and Daven- port soft and stiff hats, reg 2.00, 2.25 and 2.50 at. 1.00, 1.80, 2.00 Other lines of fiats from 2.00 to 50c at 20 per cent. off. All Caps clearing at 20% discount Hosiery All wool heavy Sox, 85 for.... 28c, Good heavy uulonSoxs, 26 at 20c. wFine wool half hose, ribbedand plain double toes and heels in black, grey, and heather colors, reg. 50 now... 40c. A. splendid assortment of fancy half hose in blacks and greys, reg 60 now . 40e. Good serviceable half hose with Mending yarn, in 4 shades reg. 25 noW.., 20c. Gloves and Mitts Tan Mocha Gloves, silk lined, 4 off, regular 2.25 for . 1.09 Tan Mocha Gloves, silk lined, 4 off, regular 2.00, now .. 1.50 Unlined Suede Gloves, regular $1.25, now ........ 96c Silk lined and wool lined kid gloves regular 1.50, now 1.12 Wool lined Kid and Suede Gloves, reg. 1.25 at 96e ; and 1.00 quality going at 76e Suede Mitts reg. 1.25 at 96c Indian Tan Buckskin Gloves and Mitts, reg, 32.25, on sale at.,. 1.69 Bost Qu4lity Buckskin Gloves, worth $2.60 per pair, clearing e.1 1.82 Heavy Horse Hide Mitts, regular .1.00 for .. 76c. Heavy Leather Mitts, regular 75 and 50e. now going at...00 and 40 Neckwear, Ndkfs. and. Mufflers We have justreceived a complete assortment of Neckwear, Silk Handkerchiefs, Linen I3andker- chiefa and Mufflers. All in the sale at 20% discount. SHOES 20% off on all shoes while the sale lasts. Patent Colt, regular 5,00 at 4.00; and 4.00 Shoes at .. 8.00 Black and Tan Calf Shoes with or without wet proof soles, leather lined, regular 6.00 at... .. 1 . 4.00 Box Calf Boots, reg. 2.50, 3,00 and 8.60, going. at 2.00, 2,40 and 2.80 8 boxes of either tan oxbleak Nug- Sof Shoe Dressing or Two in One hoe Dressing for 25 Shirts and Collars Heavy Work Shirts, reg. 1,50 now ............ .. 1.20 Blue Serge Shirts, reg. 100 at 80c. Good strong wearing Shirts, reg. '75 now. .... ........... .......... 60c. 20% discount on all print shirts in stock. 150. collars at l0c. 20c. 4 ply linen collars at ...,15c. Suspenders President Suspenders, in separate boxes, a snap at 40c Butterfly Suspenders, regular 50c, now 40c Police and Fireman's Brace, reg. 25e, 85c, & 50c, now... 20c, 28c, 40c A gond assortment of Fancy Sus- penders with good leather ends, regular 50c, now f:......... 40c Trunks Suit Cases Club Bags g We have a complete assortment of Tx'unl:s, Seib Cases and Club Bags on hand to clear out at 25% discount. Trunks at 3.00, 4.00, 6.00 and 6.50 on sale at 2.26, 3,00, 8.75 and. .4.88 Russett Suit Case in cowhide with 2 outside straps, reg. 7.50 at, 5,63 Dark Brown Cowhide Suit Cases, reg. 6.50 and 6.00 going at 4.88 and .. 4.60 Brown Keretol Snit Cases reg. 8,00 and 3.60, clearing at 2.25 and . 2.08 Black Grain Leather Club Bag. 18 in,. linen lined, reg. 5,00 at,...3,75 Black Grain Leather Chub Bag 18 in, leather lined ro 0,00 ' at.., . .. 4.50 Telescopes from.. ...55c. to OOc. ioRemU er this sale starts Saturda Deo. 12th and for Caslx only, Carrie early and take advantage of the ein , .. best values over offered 13russols.. Liberal discounts on everything in the eters. Clothiers & Furnishers .e unford on Graham Block BRUSSELS New Advertisements 14/0-S. S. Polo. Reie I st T1 POST.ST. Light shoes -I, 0,Richards. Season's gra,tls-Jas FAX . Cattle for tele -Wm. McNair. soisfritt Reba Henfryn E. Fletcher and fancily have moved to their new residence. We wish them many prosperous, happy years. A young lady from near our burg went up the stream the other day on a fishing excursion and reports she caught a whale. One at a time is good fishing. Leadbury ENTERTAINMENT. -On the evening of Dec. 22nd a very successful enter- tainment was held at the school house of School Section No. 9, McKillop, where a choice program was provided in the way of readings, recitations, songs, instrumental music, dialogues, etc. Charles Stitnoro furnished by use of his gramaphone some very ex- cellent selections for the occasion. George Ferguson assisted by his sis- ter, Miss Maud, as accompanist, sang a song to which the audience respond- ed by an encore which was heartily met. After the rendering of a lengthy program, which was cleverly perform- ed by all, a pleasant evening was con- cluded. Our teacher, Mr. Gowland, is to be congratulated for his per- severance in carrying out so worthy an object, as the proceeds, which amounted to 311.00, is to be used in connection with obtaining a school library. Moncrief Jno. Melville, of the boundary, is getting out timber for an addition to his barn. Jno. McLean will be the Trainer. The Sabbth school at Bethel church commemorated Christmastide last Sunday afternoon. It took the place. of the regular anniversary. The annual meeting of the Chris- tian Endeavor was held in Bethel church on the 15th Inst. Officers were elected as follows :-Ron. Pres., D. B, McRae ; President, D. G. Mc- McQuarrie ; Vice President, Mrs. Wm. McKay e Rec. Secretary, Miss Dunlop ; Cor. Secretary, Mrs. George Robertson ; Treas., Duncan McTag- gart, Committees were also appoint- ed to push the work. Bees have been common of late. George Robertson hauled gravel for a cement stable to be built next Spring, for which George Barkley, of Brussels, has the contract. Jno. Retch will do the carpenter work. Jno. McTaggart had a gravel bee im- proving his lane. Wood bees were field by Marshall Harrison and Joseph McKay. A good share of work was done by them. About 30 teams were at the latter, the cord wood being hauled to Monkton brickyard. PRESENTATION. The pupils of the public school here presented Mies Jennie Rands, their teacher, with an elegant gold ring set with opals, as a parting gift last Tuesday. Address was as follows :- Miss JEx1NrE RANDS DEAR TEACHER - We, the pupils of Moncrieff school regret that you will be removing from aur midst. You have faithfully striven in your work to aid us and by your life as well as by precept set us an example well worthy of following. In the Sabbath School and Endeavor you have aided in their advancement and you will be missed. As a small memento of our love we ask you to accept this gold ring, trusting that our friendship may be illustrated by its unbroken circle. May the future hold for you many happy prosperous years is the wish of your pnpils here who will always be glad to see you. Wishing you the compliments of the season, we are, "YOUR PUPILS. Address was read by Miss Bessie 14Ic- Quarrie and the presentation by Miss Ella Tarr. Miss Rands responded with words of kindliness and wisdom. Ethel Murry Christmas to all readers of THE POST. School closed. on Tuesday for the Christmas holidays. Ethel seems to have a great; attrac- tion for the boys of the lath con. 5, S. Cole intends putting in an- other cub of los this year, and is ready to buy fogs and do custom work. 25.4 Wm. and Mrs. Ames, of Milestone, Sask., are renewing old friendships in Ethel and locality. They have been in the West for, a number of years. ' Mrs. Jno. Slemmon arrived here from Olds, Alberta, on Monday, She has spent the past 9 or 10 months in the West with her daughter, Mrs. Alex. Lamont. A stock of sawlogs is being put in at the Cole millyard here. Mr. Cole opened up brick sales this year at Granton, Whitechurch, Wingham, Palmerstou and other cutsicle paints. Next Monday evening, 28th inst., will be the annual election of officers in connection with the Ethel Court, O. 0. F. The change is made so as motto conflict with Christmas celebras Lions. • 'the skating rinit, under the manage - meet ofs s Me'sr Ttichardson & Mc- Callum, will affotc1 no small =mint of pleasure to the youtlr:of the neigh- borhood. It is located North of Main street. Last September a man from the South of Grey called at Ethel station and got a load of tile. W. E. Sanders who handles the Mle, was absent and the G. T. E. agent clici not ask his name, Mr, Sanclere will be greatly obliged if the party, will call and settle for the ermine. Next Sabbath evening the pastor's topicis in the MMetlodist church ch will be along the New Year's line, Miss Maud Lamont is home from Winnipeg where elle hes been for the past 34 mantles. Sheenjoyed her stay in the Western metropolis and more than one is glad over her retm'n to Ethel. Mrs, Malcoltu Lamont, has pux'chgs- eci the cottage belonging to George Kreuter. They take possession His week. We wish them many happy years in their new home. D. W. Dunbar purchased the Lamont farm. The concert last Saturday evening in the interests of the Literary Society, turned out quite successfully. Program was well rendered and the financial proceeds were about, $25.00 which will be applied on the purchase of an organ for the society. A number of Miss Ida Cole's paint- ings have been on exhibition in Wm. Love's window this week. An inspection of Mr. Love's work and frames will show his ability as a plc tune framer and quality of material he carries in his stock, Miss Cole has had over twenty pictures framed this year and is delighted with quality, workmanship and price. Mr. Love has done a big business in this line. Since commencing here he has framed nearly 400 pictures. Morris Renew for THE POST. Elston Cardiff is visiting in Toronto for a few clays. Merry Christmas to all the Morris readers of THE POST. The strong wind of Monday drifted up the sidernads badly in some places. Mrs. Jas. Evans and Miss Ella are away to Woodstock locality for a holi- day visit. Miss Jennie Robb, 0th line, is away to Innerkip with Miss Lena Locke for the Christmas holidays. The Local Option By -Law to be voted on at the coming municipal election may be read on page 7 of this week's issue of THE POST. Herbert Russell, of St. Louis, and Percy Russell, of Buffalo N. Y., are home for the Christmas holidays. They are sons of James Russell, 6th line. Miss Maud Bryans, who has been receiving-treatineu t at Berlin arrived horse this week. Her many friends hope she will soon be as vigorous as ever. Win. and Mrs. Mason, of Hallett, have been renewing old friendships in Morris during the past week. The former was a resident of the 8rd line before going Southward. Levi Beam is a holiday visitor under the parental roof, 7th line. He has been in the West with headquarters atEclmonton and has been engaged in railway bridge building. It is several years since Mr. Beam was home. Tuesday evening a Local Option meeting was held in White's school house, 8th line. Rev. Mr. MacNab was chairman. Stirring addresses were given by Revels. Messrs, McKey roll, of Lucknow, and Rivers, of Bel - grave. Next Monday will be Nomination Day. From 12 to 1 will be the nom- ination hour' which will be followed by a program of speech making. If the day is flue there will be a large turnout of electors at the Township -Hall. If rumor is correct there will be no shortage of candidates. The more the xnerrier. We are sorry to hear that Wm. Michie, an old and well kuown resi- dent of the 6th line, suffered a stroke of paralysis on Thursday of last week. Ho has not been enjoying his usual good health for some time and at his age does not combat ailments as well as in years gone by. His many friends hope he will soon be restored. We are glad to hear that Jas. Leishman, of Pense, Sask., has had a successful year on his farm. He sold 3,200 bushels of wheat for which he received 92 ets. per bertha and he had good crops in both oats and barley. Chas. Lake, formerly of Grey town- ship, is outplayed with Mr. Leishman. Mrs. Leishman is a daughter of 3310. Bosman, now of Wingham. Tuesday of this week Mrs. Robert Bruce, of Hallett, an elderly woman, sister-in-law to Mrs. John White, 55th line, passed away. She had been in poor health for years, the trouble being a cancer. Funeral on Thursday afternoon. Mr. Bruce is over 80 years. There is a large family all adults. Deceased was a member of Londesboro' Presbyterian church. On Election Day, which will be Monday, Jaunary 4th, the ratepayers will vote on a By -Law, which if car- ried, the Council will have authority to issue $7,000 ie debentures, running 10 years, at 44 per cent interest, the money to be used in bridge building. The By -Law appears on page? of this issue and should be read by the electors. Opinions differ widely as to the probable outcome of the Local Option voting in 141arris.• Some think it will bo carried with ease even with the handicap of the 3/5 while others affirm the neeessa''ty vote will not be record- ed owing to the listlessness of many. Sermons moil public addresses are warming tip the subject however and setting antis on a canvassing expedi- tion to stein the tide. There are two hotels in Morris one at Walton and the other at Belgrave. Barry and Mrs. 'gooney, of Wey- burn, Sask., werehero during the past week visiting relatives and friends. They will visit airs. Mooney's relatives ab Barrie before returning. The Mooney family fared very well we are pleased to hear in the crop lino in 1008 and report that, farming must be done on modern lines in the West if success is expected, We are sorry to hear that the vis1tor'sfather, ex -Reeve Mooney fmineely of Morris township, is hardly as well as usual and may spend a while re California to escape the rigors of a Northern Winter. Public schools closed on Tuesday for the Christmas vacation and will re -open on Monday, January' 4111. There will be a few changes in UM teacher's for 1909. Old and well known residents of the 4th line, in the persons of Wm. and Shedden, will be married 60 years nn Monday of next week, and will re-. ceive hearty congratulations over the event. A meeting in the interests of Local Option will be held in the Ebenezer church (2nd. line Morris) on Wednes- day evening,Deo. 30th. beginning at 8 o'clock. The following speakers are expected to be present ;-Rev. Duncan, of Whitechurch, and F. Buchanan, of Wingham ; also Rev. A. McNab, Walton ; Andrews and West, Blue - vale and River's, Belgrave. Gentle- men specially invited, Ladies will be welcome, PRESENTATION. -Tuesday afternoon last Miss. Elsie Wilton, teacher in S. S. No. 3, was presented with a beautiful bracelet accompanied by the follow- ing address s- almis ELSIE WILToxe DEAR TEACHER. -We, the pupils of S. S. No. 3, Morris, havinglearned with regret that our relations as teacher and pupils are about to cease, wish to express our sorrow on this occasion. We esteem you because you never seemed to weary in en- couraging and aiding us ; because by example as well as by precept you often inspired us to lofty ideals and purposes. As a small memento of our love we present you with this bracelet which we trust will ever represent the unbroken circle of our friendship. Our best wishes accompany you in your new sphere and trust you will meet with the truest success- and hope you will not forget your old pupils of S. S. No. 3. Signed on behalf of pupils, Gladys McNeil, Mary Speir, Myrtle Wheeler, Maggie Speir. The recipient made a brief •but very suit- able reply. Miss Wilton will take up an advanced course at school, possibly aiLandon. SUNSHINE CHRISTMAS ENTERTAIN- MENT. -The Onx'istmas Ti'ee and en- tertainment in connection with Sun- shine Sunday School was held on Friday evening last and was a splen- did. success. The evening was all that could be desired and the attendance was sufficient to fill the church to its utmost capacity. Readings, recita- tions and songs by members of the Sunday School were well received.. The children did their part very nicely and all enjoyed their selections. Tho choir of the church rendered a volun- tary and four young ladies a dialogue entitled "Circumstances alter cases." In addition to local talent over an hour's excellent program was contri- buted by Brussels, Brick church and Londesboro'. Rev. E. G. Powell, of Brussels, led in the opening prayer and recited. Mr. Dunford's Harmon ica Band gave several numbers and were heartily encored after each num- ber, The Ladies' Quartette, the male Quartette and the various duets and solos were highly appreciated. Read- ings were given by Mrs. Pattison, of Brick church, Miss Laura Stewart, of Londesboro' and Miss Buchanan, of Brussels, all of which pleased the audience greatly. At the conclusion of the program, old. Santa Clans, dis- tributed numerous presents to boys and girls and older ones, the pastor, Rev. G. W. Rivers, receiving a nice Xmas turkey the gift of the Sunday School. Proceeds about 322. Grey Merry Christmas to all our readers. Tonsilitis is bothering a good many people. Alex, and Leslie Lamont are home for their Christmas vacation. This week Andrew Hislop, jr., is away to Cobalt on a holiday trip. He may visit the West during the Win ter. Miss Grace Hutchinson, 6th can., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Munnings, of Beumiller, and her grandmother, Mrs. Breckenridge, of Goderich. Miss Teenie Buttrey, who has spent the past year and a half at Indian Head, arrived home during the past week. Harry Buttrey, of Moose Jaw, is also home. Their munerous friends welcome them back. P. S. Ross, wife and two children, of Moose Jaw, formerly of Grey town- ship, are here on a visit. It is 3 years since Mr. Ross went West. He is in- terested in the Gar Scott threshing machine and has done well. Mrs. Ross was a Miss Rutherford, formerly of Elma. Jno. A. Wallace, of Griswold, Man., 111 renewing his -subscription to THE POST for 1009, says :-We cant get along without THE Polar. Have cold weather just now. Crops were good around here this year. Wheat is worth 90 cents. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and happy New Year. It is reported that H. Tyernutn, 10th con., has purchased the John McFad- den 100 acre farm on the gravel road, 24 miles South of Brussels. The price is said to he 35,200. Mr. d4lcFadden will give up farming but we have not learned where he will 'create. He will move to Brussels in the mean - Mine. Wo wish the purchaser well with his newly acquired possession. There was a crowded house and it very good elrtortainment at the Union Church Xmas Tree on Tuesday evening, but the order, or rather the disorder, was shameful: Indeed such conduct in e Church is a disgrace both to the Sabbath School and the com- munity, and should be stopped, oven if to do so, some of the young'fellows, who ggo to such places evidently to dieter)) the proceedings, should be brought before a Justice of the Peace and punished kw their misbehaviour, The Trlxst res of Union church owe it to theinselvee and the neighbnrlianil to suppress this kind of tiring and they Will. Last week Joseph Davidson, 11th con., arrived, home for a holiday visitit from Arcola, Simla k It is two years sines he was here, Mr. Davidson was working with his brother-in.law, C. Kennett. We are tarry to hear that Che latter fared badly from frost. about 90 acres of wheat b'iug destroy" - ed. Jas. Davidson bit all his crop by a hailstorm, not even having his seed for 1909. We wish them better luck next season. Belgrave A new preacher itt the Methodist Parsonage. His name is Rivers. We welcome him to this community. Tho Xmas entertainment. of the Belgrave Methodist Sunday School will be held in the Foresters' Hall on Friday evening, Xmas night. Wing halo, Brussels and Westfield talent will assist the school in furnishing au excellent program. Be sure to attend this Xmas entertainment. Monday evening a Loral Option meeting was held in the Methodist church here, Rev. A. MacNab, M. A., of Walton, occupying the chair and offering appropriate remru'ks. A fine address was given by Rev. Mr. Mc - 3 3. A., of Lucknow. The vote on the By -Law in Morris will take place on Monday, Jan. 4th. Cranbrook Miss Calder is visiting with her old friends in Cranbrook and Seaforth this eek Dr. Whit Tyerman, is spendingg bis holidays with his parents here. He is lockingwwolf. Next Sabbath afternoon Rev. Mr. Millyard, of Birr, will preach in the Methodist church. The annual school meeting will be held in the school house here on Wed- nesday of next week, George Sierran has placed his fine new chopper in his mill and is making preparations for carrying on his busi- ness. ' One of our Cranbrookites is getting very industrious. The day time being insufficient for the carrying out of his labars. Will. Cameron, who has been xtt- tending the University in Toronto, arrived home Wednesday afternoon to spend the Christmas holidays under the parental roof, The Cranbrook quartette aided in the program held in Ethel last Satur- day night. The concert was held to aid the Debating Society in the pur- chase of an organ for the debates held every second Saturday. Although the night was not very favorable a fairly large crowd assembled. The Cranbrook, people were repre- sented at Miss Norma Sparling's Con- cert this week and took part in the program. The dialogue "Leap year in the village" was well given by six Cranbrook young people and the Cranbrook Quartette rendered a couple of numbers in their usual style. COURT WOODBINE C. 0. F. -Last Friday evening Court Woodbine No. 100 C. O. F. elected the followingofli- ceis for the current term :-. R., Jno. A. McNair ; V. 0. R., Jas. A. McNair ; Fin. -Sac., A. Reymann • Ree. Sec., A. Cameron ; Treas., John Forrest ; Auditor, R. L. Taylor ; S. W., Wm. Ziegler ; .I. W., Jas. Clark ; S. B., Jas. S. Houston ; J. B., Cleve- land McDonald ; Court Physician,,_, Dr. T. T. McRae ; Trustees, A. Mc- Donald, The. Forrest, Jno. Brown. The Court before closing made a weds,. ding giftof $5.00 to Mrs. A. Reymann, wife of the popular Financial Sec- retary. Mr. Reymann treated the, members to lunch. Officers of the Court will he installed at the next Jan. meetin8thg . which will be held on Friday, The closing examination was held on Tuesday afternoon in the school here. The section was well represent- ed. Many parents were present. A short program was given and ap- preciated by the assembled audience. During the program two presentations were made to Miss Jennie Armstrong, who is leaving this school for one near Listowel. The pupils of her room after a suitable address pre- sented her with a gold brooch. She young people of Craubrook, alsopre- sented her with an ebony manicure set. Miss Armstrong made a very appropriate reply and expressed her thanks for theirkindnessto her during her residence in Cranbrook. She also wished the people of the section a merry Xmas and a prosperons New Year. The people of this community are sorry 10 lose bliss Armstrong and the very best wishes follow her to her new duties. The following are the addresses To Miss AkntsTRONa, DNAR TNAOnnli.-The flight of time has brought ei to the olose of another year, As the relations between us As teacher and pupils, is about to be severed we beg to assure you of our highest esteem and sincere ggratitude. During the past year that roe have been wi:,tli us es our teacher, you have discharged mit duties faithfully and conscientiously and if at any time we have grieved you and not made the progress we should, we are heartily sorry. We have admired your pieasent and agreeable ahnraoter which has been an example to us Which will not be lost. We ask you to accept this brooch ns a small token of our esteem. We hope it will prove in days to come a re- minder of the pleasant yearwespent together in No. 7 Grey. In closing- two Join in Wishing you n Merry Christmastide and abundant success in your future career. " Signed on be. half of the pupils, FANNY GOABOy, TO Miss ARnisMnoNc, MAIM LONG. DIDAlt. MISS ARTIBTitONs.-As the time drawsnear for separation of tis Aa friends Ive join in expressing our regret we hope that the peat months have been ones of common and mutual pleasure and we es your campus. ions will looks on theni as sueh, We will not forget von aeon though the Moser ties of friendship be severed for time and hope that in the formation of tieW' friendships you Will not forget your friends in Oranbroolc. As a slight token of our goodwill we sak you to accept this Manieul'e set and if it tint servos to remind you of the time Spent in Orenbrook We will be satisfied. We Wishyou a Merry Christ• Mut and 3ov and 511eae85 10 the future, Signed. on behalf of the young' people of Oran. brook, ROUT. MaDnNAtn, MAnilL M16M+:111s.. F. D. Mauchee, former proprietor of the Arlington Hotel, Toronto, died of n stroke of apoplexy.