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The Brussels Post, 1908-12-31, Page 10THAN KS We wish to thank oqr many Customers for their liberal patronage during thcl past year and °specially flaring the ;Christmas Season. That we may serve you ,b, Iter during the coming year than in the past will be our aim for 1909 To all we wish A Glad and Prosperous New Year T•Pr"er'grI"ir71'Nir"qr7P7 7V0i NEW YEAR'S CARDS, 2 FOR 5 CTS. a T. DRUGGIST ANI) OP I'ICIAN. _�_.w - -_ - ` oca1 Pips Palls WRITE 1909. Goon sleighing. DISTRICT news on page 5 of this issue. HAPPY New Year to, all the readers of THE POST, QUITE a few sawlogs are being hauled to the Anent mill, Tics rain and thaw of Tuesday re- duced the snow considerably. THE promotion report for Brussels schoolmaybe read on page 4. THE new Council will meet for installa- tionon Monday, Jan. nth et It o'clock, as per statute. FRIDAY will be New Year's Day and a public holiday business places being closed. The postuff,ce hours will be 9 to Io a. m. and 5 to 6 p, m. WoaxntEN are busy making the im- provements to the Metropolitan Bank building here. It will take a couple of weeksto complete the work. THa out -door skating rink, under the management of Angus Campbell, is in operation. It is located at the corner of Turnberry and Queen streets. THE lost goat robe, advertised in THE Post last week was restored to its well pleased owner on Monday. Advertis- ing in a paper the people read generally pays. SUPPORT. HOME, -Outside agents are canvassiug for the sale of kitchen cab inets, Don't buy until you see R. Leatherdale & Son's stock in the same line. You Can save $5 on the price by patronizing home dealers. BAD SEASON. -The apple business is going to cripple some dealers and ruin others Ibis season, They paid the usual price, but before they got the apples over to the British market the effects of the long drought and hot weather of August and September made itself felt. The apples had cooked on the trees and began to show decay before being marketed, The loss shows what a hazardous venture apple buying is. THE Milverton Sun of last week speaks of a young gentleman well known here as follows :-The teachers, Misses O'Neil and Phillips, of the public school staff, left for their respective homes at Clinton and Seaforth, on Wed. nesday. Mr. Curtis will leave for his home in Listowel in the course of a few days, where he will spend the holidays, after which he expects to resume his studies at Guelph Collegiate Institute. - On Tuesday afternoon the pupils of the principal's room presented IJ. T. Curtis, who for the past two and a halt years bas been .rincipal of the school, with an address and a handsome gold -headed cane with bis initials carved thereon. Mr. Curtis made a suitable reply and expressed bis regret at severing his connection with the school. -The Christmas Sunday school entertainment in Burns church on Monday evening was well attended. and a gond program was provided by the children of the school, who were assisted by children of the other schools in the village. A feature of the evening was the presenta- tion to 3, T. Curtis by Rev. N. D. Mc- Kinnon on behalf of the Bible class, of which Mr. Curtis was teacher, of a Bible and Book of Praise. -l. 'r, Curtis, on Tuesday eveniug, entertained the members of the Public School Board to an oyster supper at Guenther's restaur- ant. A very- pleasant and profitable evening was spent by all, when school matters were discussed over the cups. Duds IN MANITo2A.-O0 Thursday Dec. 17111 there passed away, at the home of Berson in Ketnnay, Manitoba. Sarah Jane Young, relict of the late Jas. Elliott, forinerly of Norris township, aged 87 years Deceased was born in Irelannd came to Canada when a child her relatives locating in Kitley township, In 1838 she was married and Mr, and Mrs. Elliott came Westward in 1852. taking up residence on the 41b line of Morris township. The former met with a fatal accident in July t86a being killed by a falling limb while assisting in getting out timber for a barn ea the Richard Armstrong farm, 3rd line to replace the one destroyed by fire. Along with her son's family deceased went' West to Brandon locality in 1883 where she continued to reside. Old age was the principal cause of her demise. The children are Wm, at Kemnay, Man, ; Mrs. Scott, S. White, Alberta; Mrs. Herrick, Sask. ; Mrs, McLeod, Port - hied, Oregon ; Alex. F.. Kemnay ; Mrs, 1. McVey, Colfax, Wash. ; and Mrs, Deans, of ,Oregon, deceased. The re plains were brought to 133russels for 'in- terment and on Wednesday afternoon the funeral took place from therer,ideuce of W. H. McCracken, In the absence of Rev. E. G. Powell, Methodist minister, Ret', A. C. Wishart, B. A., Presbyterisu minister, conducted the Service. The pall bearers were leo. Mooney, .Ino .Cardiff, Richd, Arms strong, Jas, Sharpe, Geo. Crooks and Wm, Ellis. Wm, Elliott, a son, of de- ceased, accompanied the body here, Mrs Elliott was en industrious, kindly woman who WAS very highly esteemed by ail who knew iter and ;noticed away la the btieefui hope Of an eternal reward. A LONDON subscriber in renewing for THE POST says "1 would not like to do without the neper'." EAST HURON Agricultural Society will hold its annual meeting in the Town. t1a11, Brussels, on Wednesday, January loth, commencing at 1 p. m. 'I'Huxsnnv was Boise Fair but the in- clemency of the weather reduced the at- tendance considerably. Next Fair will be held on Thursday, Feb. 4th. A jotav company of young people from Ethel Presbyterian Sabbath school, numbering some 6o, were in town on Wedticsday in connection with their annual sleigh ride, - 0 - Goon second hand Portland. Outter for sale, H. R. Bniow.Ea, Brussels. Fon SALE -Two heifers rising two yearn, Apply to GEC. Oocrnt, Brussels. WA7!On eat for the hand -sleighs et Ocher's. Three different sizes to choose frotn. Well ironed and neatly painted. RAW Puns. -Wanted 100 Mink, 200 Skunk and 1000 Hats. We pay the highest market prices. You trappers get to work. MORAY & SHAW, Brussels. A. satAUL parcel got at the Brussels post. office was loot on the road before being opened up. The finder will greatly oblige by leaving the parcel at TOE POET. --0- SPELLING CONTESTs.-Postmaster Far- row, who is chairman of Brussels School Board, in order to stimulate the pupils iu the very neces' ary art of spelling well offered prizes for the best records outside of the primary department. The result was as follows ;-Room 2 -- Miss G. Ross. teacher -Sr. class, Roy Stewart ; Jr. class, Carman Powell. Room 3 -Miss H. Downing, teacher - Sr. class, Jean Jackson ; Jr. class, Geo. Edwards. Room 4 -Miss D. Smith, teacher -Juniors. Miss Ada Moore and Vernou Ross ; • Seniors, Sidney Broth- ers, who is in the junior division. The juniors were given the privilege of corn• peting with the seniors and Sidney Brothers, a junior, won the prize. 'Phe juniors in the 4111 buck, after six or seven pieces of hard' prose had been given them, Miss Ada Moore won out, Vernon Ross was so nearly a winner that the prize was a littlle augmented and both awarded suitably, Continua tion s:hool or 5th class -In this contest after many bard trials Miss Edith Dead man proved the victor receiving a beautifully bound volume, "6o years a Queen." Mr. Farrow deserves credit for the practical interest he takes in the school which awakens no small interest in the friendly rivalry. KNIGHTS OF THE CLEAVER. -0 nee more the local butchers won many de- served compliments iu connection with the splendid Christmas display of meats at their respective shops. The exhibits encompassed almost everytltiug along the line represented and with evergreens and other decoration gave ample evi. dence of ability to please the fancy and tickle the palate of almost any nationality from the iohn Bull beeves up or down Which ever way you enumerate. Or• dinarily the customers of Brussels butchers fare well but at the Christmas tide they take as their motto "Excel- sior." The chief trouble with the majority is good things are so super- abundant at this season of the year that the true appraisement may not be pro party appreciated. At Bseker Bros. there was included a heifer fed by Duncan Taylor, Grey, dressed 6ro pounds ; a heifer fed'by Jno McIntosh, tirey, dressed 627 pounds ; 2 heifers, fed by A. McKee, of Ethel, dressing toss ; 2 lambs purchased from D. Robertson and J. Burgess, Grey ; 4 pigs between 8 and 9 mouths old that dressed 1025 pounds, fed by A. McIntosh, of Grey, '1 hen there was poultry, hams, headcheese, bologna, smoked meats and pigs feet and all kinds of meat puddings, &c. &c , neatly labelled so that the on- looker was let into the mystery of giving them their proper place. A mirror set off the window with the seasonable wish "Merry Christmas," Backer Bros never made a more attractive display, John Currie took great pains in the preparation of one of the finest displays ever made in Brussels. It was composed of the following: -2 heifers led by Herb Kirkby, Mortis, dressing 670 and 655 pounds; heifer fed by Alex. Buchanan, Grey, dressed 585 pounds ; heifer rising 2 year old, fed by Frank Martin, Sun- shine, dressed 460 pounds ; heifer fed by George Kerr, Morris, dressed 630 pounds; heifer fed by A.' 'P. Currie, butcher, dressed 650 peunds 1 4 pigs, 5 mouths old, fed by Mark Cercliff,.Morris, dressed 65o pounds ;` pig fed by John Curt'ie, butcher, eight mouths old, dressed 355 pounds ; pig fed by D. Sommerville, for window ; 3 tenths fed by McDonald Bros,, Grey ; 8 geese fed by W, Pipe, Morris ; 6 geese fed by Herb, Ma»ming, Morrie ; is turkeys fed , by McDonald BI Os„ Grey; TO geeso fed by W Ziegler, Grev ; to ducks fed by H. Seotnev, Grev. Then there were pigeons, rabbils, chickens, sausage, { bologns, boiled ham, jellied hock, New England hint, iteade1eese, tvwiners, 1 bacon roils, hams, shoulders, backs, lard ! and almost everything in the meat line you could mention. Dressing the meats was done in apple pie order by the two Andy's. METR OPOL !TiW BJINI( A Savings Account may be opened with 100 BRUSSELS BRANCH SAFE ajairist hest', or care/MRS spend- ing is the motley de- posited in a strong chartered bank. F. U. Gilroy, Manager 1336 THE Howick Mutual Fire Insurance Co, directors met last Saturday in. their monthly meeting. DON'T Do IT. -Why pay $3o.00 to an outside agent for a kitchen cabinet when you can get better ones at R. Leather - dale & Sons, Brussels, from $17 to $a5. THE regular meeting of East Huron Farmers' Institute will be held on Wed- nesday, Ian. 13th in the Town Hall, Brussels. Sessions at 2 and 7 3o. • Two addresses at each meeting, All will be welcome. CLos1No exercises of a very interest. ing character were on the program lest Tuesday afternoon in connection with Brussels Public school. The various departments doubled up so that there were three assemblings instead of six. Musical and literary selections were rendered and confectionery and fruit sweetened up the pupils to a more than ordinary degree. School will reopen next 'M Monday. Tan Chatham News in speaking of the Christmas trade of Potter's grocery and meat market in that town says: - "And now comes the dainty meat mer- ket in the rear of this busy grocery, The meat department is in charge of 11). B. McDonald. one of the most exper- ienced butchers in the West, Mr. Mc. Donald is from Hamilton. where he has had a fine position with the Fowler com- pany, one of the largest meat purveviog companies in Canada, The Potter Meat Market is without doubt in a class by itself for originality and taste, and like the front part of the store, it's neat as a nen pin." Mr. McDonald is a fon mer Brusselite who learned his trade in town, People We Talk About Bob and Charlie Leckie are holiday- ing at.Lucknow, Miss Allie Curry is holidaying with Atwood friends. Miss McDowell, of Westfield, was visiting in town. Dr. Moore, of Listowel, was a Christ- mas visitor in town. Miss Winnie McGuire is visiting at Atwood and Berlin. David and Mrs. Heist Christmassed with Atwood relatives, Miss Edith Colvin, spent Christmas under the parentr l roof. Miss Sara V. McLauch lin, of Toronto, was here for Christmas, Geo. Buchanan was visiting Blyth and East Wawanosh friends, Mrs. D 13. Moore is away to Halton Co, visiting old friends. J- Leslie and Mrs. Kerr, of Blyth, spent Christmas in town. W. J, Fawcett was bone from Term). to for the Christmas holiday. H. D. Ainlay is visiting friends at Goderich during the vacation J. H. and Mrs. Cameron ere visiting Lucknow relatives and frien•ls, Simon and Mrs. Grant spent Christ- mas with their son at Wroxeter. W. 13 Ballantyne has returned to his editorial duties at Emerson, Man. Miss Gordon spent Christmas with her brother and family at Paisley. Miss Florence Buchanan, of Aurora, is enjoying her school vacation in town. Im and Mrs. Parker. of Wingham, were holidaying with Brussels relatives. Miss Jessie Elliott, who is teaching at Newbury, Ont , ie. here for her holidays. Miss Lucia Hall, of Lesdhnrv, was visiting Miss Mary Coates, John street, W. Copp and son, of Toronto, spent a few dans in town during the past week. Mr, and Mrs Stewart, of Merriton, Ont„ were visitors at Jas. Elliott's, Mill street. Rev. H. S, Mahood, of Paris, way a visitor at M. Buchanan's, Turnberry street. Druggist Campbell, of Hepworth, Agent the New Year's holiday at W. Prvne's., - Al€, and Mrs. Conk, of Ann Arbor, Mich„ are holidaying at A. Cook's, B rnasels. Fred, and Mrs. Wilson, of Toronto, were at the former's parental home for Christmas, A. K. Zaph feasted on the good things at the parental home in Parkhill for Christmas. Dr. and Mrs. Feild were visitors with the former's relatives at Hamilton for a few days. Will. Havcrof1 was here from Ham- ilton to visit his mother and sister, He looks well. Mrs. Cameron and Mrs. Clapp and children are visiting Mrs. las. Maxwell, Elizabeth street, 'Harvey Willis, of Winghain. was 11011. diving with his grandparents, B. and Mrs, Gerry, town. Miss Clara McCracken, accompanied by Miss Arnold, are holiday visitors at W. H. McCrerken's.' Miss Clare McCrae, of Elora, Is visits ing her cousins. Misses Violet and Florence Mclfenzie. Mrs. H. Btinston, of Brantford, was a welcome Visitor ,with her daughter, Mrs. W L. Leatherdale, Miss Minnie Moore, of St, Thomas, is enjovit•,g a brief holiday with relatives nnd'old friends in town. W F. and Mrs, Stewart, of Guelph, Were renewing old friendships In Bros, mels (hiring the past week, Mrs, no. Downing )las gone East on r g a visit with old friends at Lindsay and tether sencs of her youth. Miss Annie Grieve, of Paris, and Will. Grieve and Miss Mabel Yule, ofeBrant- ford, were Christmas visitors at Mrs. Jno, Grieve's,, Rev. J. A, Ferguson, of Glenarm, was a visitor at Melville manse last week, Robert Ross and family, of Kincar- dine, were holiday visitors with relatives and friends in this locality. Misses Carrie McCracken and Olive Mo'mey were at Fordwich on Tuesday visiting Miss Nornta Lowick. Bert. Lott, cf Branttord, and, Miss Addie Lott are holiday visitors with relatives and frieads in town, W C. Smith has been off duty from lead poisoning brought about through handling of paints so constantly. Alex. Strachan, of town, and Jas. fealluutyne, of B. C.. were visiting at Roxboro' dieing t he past week Mrs. D. McQuarrie, of Cianbrook, WAS visiting her daughter, Mrs, R. Oliver, of Princess street, Brussels. R. K. Ross, of Listowel, accompanied by Miss Georgia and Austro spent Christmas with the homefolk in town. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Cober, of Breslau, Ont., were visitors with the former's brother, Jno. Cober, Brussels, last week. Herbert and Mrs. Cunningham, of Palmerston, were holiday visitors with the Cunningham and Manning families. Mr, and Mrs. Lang•Ford, of Granton were holiday visitors at St. 1Ohu's rec tory, with their sonand datighter.in-law. Eddie Lowry was home froin Loudon for Christmas. His sister, Miss Florence, returned wi'h him for a fete holidays. Miss Maggie Scott, of London, is here on a visit to her sister Mrs P. Watson, Queeu street. She was a former resi- dent of Brussels. Miss Helen Ford, who was a former teacher here, but who has been at Norwood for the past term, was the guest of Miss Hattie Downing. D. M. and Mrs. Scott, of Hamilton. and Misses Mandy and Ada Bearss, of Ingersoll, were visitors at the home of F. S. Scott, William street Nelson Rayburn, of Lucknow, is a visitor with W. L. Leatherdale. He is a nephew of Mrs. Leatherdole, j E. Maunders, of Detroit Medical College, took a run home for a couple of days. He is in the second year of his course. We wish hila success. J. R. Stubbs is home from the West where he has spent several months working at his trade as builder He will likely go hack again next Spring. Miss Maggie Walker, who has been visiting at Buffalo, N Y , Seaforth and other points with relatives, is here where she will probably spend a few months. W. Habltirk and family, of Goderich, and Mr. end Mrs. Leith, of Holstein, were visitors at Mrs. Iiabkirk's. Turn berry street, fur the Christmas holiday. Fred. and 'ilrs, Lungfoot, of Strat- ford, were visiting at Geo, Edwards', Mill street, over Christmas Miss Min• nie Edwards returned with them for a holiday. Mrs. (Dr) Gilpin, of Michigan City, who was visiting here left on Monday for a visit With Owen Sound relatives. Dr. Gilpin returns to Michigan City on Saturlay. Robt. Ross, marine engineer, is home for a holiday visit. The vessel he was on last season is laid up at Owen Sound for the Winter. Its run was from Montreal to Fort William. A. and Mrs, Hingston and fatuity, of Wingham, were Christmas visitors at Richard Hingston's, Mill street. The first mentioned is a son of our towus- rnan and was a former Brusselite, Mr. Anderson, of the Metropolitan Bank staff here, was called home owing to the illness of his father. We are pleased to state noticeable improvement has ensued permitting Mr. Anderson to return. Mrs: Thuell sr., and grandson, Percy, were visitors at Auburn. On arrival at Walton on the return trip the former fell iu getting off the train and Struck her head. We hope she will suffer no ill .consequences, THE Pos'r is extremely sorry' to state that our townsman, /no. G. Skene. was taken seriously in during the pest week and his condition has caused consider able concern to his family and friends. Dropsy and heart trouble are the ail - meats, We hope a change for the bet- ter will speedily ensue, w Church ®Nimes Monthly Missionary Day 10 the Meth- odist Sabbath School next Sunday after- noon. Rev, H. W. McTavish, of Gerrie, will preach Missionary sermons in the Methodist Church here next Sabbath at to 3o a. m. and 7 p, tn. Where will you be Sunday afternoon 7 Why, to the Mens' Bible Class held in the W. C. 'P. U. room at 3 p: in, Come along tmdmake the number 56, The I5 )worth Lea mars enjoyed a sleigh ride last Monday evening] follow- ed by a lunch end short program In the school room of the church on their re- turn,. A prayer meeting will be held next Sabbath morning at ltalf•past nine o'clock in the large class room of the Methodist Sabbath School, Everybody welcome. Next Monday evening at 7.45 the opening service of a two weeks' series of union mee;iuga` between the Preshy. tartan and Methodist congregations will be held in Melville clntrclt. The ser - view; will be held alternately between the two .churches.conducted by the pas- tors Rends, Powell and Wishart. T ES Established 1673 DARI) BANK OF CANADA 51 Branches is a Bank of age and strength, It has a record behind it of 35 years of sound and successful business, and is strong in resources and banking experience. We invite you to join the large number of prudent, successful people who have found banking relations with it both agreeable and profitable. If you have not yet begun to save your spare dollars make a start to -day by depositing One Dollar or more in Our Savings Dej5arinzenl. BRUSSELS BRANCH jr. F. Rowland, Manager 8raacla also at Walton. Nomination Day. Following are some of the results of last Monday's Menioipatl Nomina- tion :- BRUSSELS Monday evening a goodly numhar of ratepayers assembled in the Town Hall for the annual nomination of Municipal Council Board and three Public School trustees. The legal hour was well nigh spent before muds was done. Following were nominat- ed :-Reeve, Jno. Leckie, proposed by Geo. Muldoon and A. O. Dames. El- ected by acclamation. Councillors D. A. Lowry, F. Downing, Jas. Jones, A. Banker, A. 0. 'Dames and P. Amcnt. School Trustees, T. Farrow, J. G. Skene and M. 11. Moore, V. S., - re -elected by acclamation. Messrs. Backer and Downing declining to stand the Council was elected by ac- clamation and consequently the town treasury is ahead $30.00 No one appeared to be very anxious for office for which there is no financial remun- eration and very little thanks When the very best efforts are put forth to better the condition of the place. Re- turning officer Scutt was chosen chair- man and short speeches were made by Reeve Leckie, D. A. Lowry, A. 0. Dames, T. Farrow, M. H. Moore. The first mentioned dealt with 00. Council matters and also the affairs of the town. Mr. Lowry returned thanks for past hopors and agreed to do his duty if returned, 141r. Dames was not hunting honors, thought the street electric lights needed sprucing up and criticised the Co. Council's action in raising salaries of officials. An inter- esting resume of the town school his- tory was given by Chairman Farrow. It's record is well worthy of commen- dation and the advantages afforded should be highly valued and used gen- erously by the people of the commun- ity. M. H. Moore returned thanks for his acclamation re-election. The ratepayers were asked to express thoh' opinions on local industries in the ab- sence of the other eoutinees. The ed- itor of THE POST thought Brussels had much to congratulate herself ou in her local industries as compared with other towns and urged encour- agement and development. Before resuming his seat he moved, seconded by Mr. Leckie that we regret exceed- ingly the illness of J. G. Skene, who so faithfully has discharged his duties as a member of the School Board and hope his health may be restored. The resolution was unanimously adopted. A vote was taken at the request of the Reeve as to the feeling of the rate- payers relative to opening of negotia- tions for the establishment of a mach- ine shop and fire extinguisher factory. Nearly all stood up iu expression of favoring -the idea. Tho chairman spoke of the advisability of taking hold of the rural telephone. Meeting , closed in good time and with the thou ht that Brussels was no back numller. Brussels Conned for 1909 will consequently consist of Reeve Leckie and Councillors Tones, Lowry, Dames and Ament who should fill the bill. All are business men who know .how to plan and push iu their respec- tive lines and with the exception of Mr. Ainent all have had more or less experience in inunoipal affairs. Mr.. Dames sat at Grev township Board and in Huron Oo. bouncil as Deputy Reeve. We look for something doing in 1909. • GREY Reeve -Wm. Fraser, proposed by Andrew McInnes ; seconded by A. G. Bishop. Robt. W. Livingstone, pro- posed by Edward Fulton, and John Pearson. Deputy Reeve -John Grant, (acclamation), proposed by A. G. Bishop and Wm. Brower, Coun- cillors -John Brown, proposed by Wilson Evans and Andrew McInnes. John Outt, proposed by 3'. F. Collins and Wm. Brewer. James Mcladzean, proposed by Oliver Turnbull and Dun- can Johnston. S. S. Oole, proposed by Wm, Rathwell and Wm. Slemmon, TURNBIERRY. Reeve -David H. Moffatt, Thos. K. Powell. Councillors -'Wm. Bolt, RobertMoMicheal, John Rutherford, Alex. Kelly, John Porter, 'Arthur Wheeler. TUCI[I,t1i,sMZTf1. Reeve. -(by acclamation), R. 'Mc- ICay. Oouneillors-Jas. Bell, R. Bell. Crich. Kruse, Archie Atkinson, Me Kay McNaughton, P, P: M'lCILL OP Reeve - J, M. Govenlock, Charles Little. Councillors - Henry Better- ment], Jas. Cowan, Albert Dundas, Francis T. McQuaid, Michael O'Lough- lin. HULLETT Reeve -Benj, Churchill, 1-1. H. Hill. Councillors -John Barr, JohnOarbert, Robert Clark, James Leiper, Samuel 1lcCool, John Tatnblyn. - Reeve -John Hamilton, S. S, Roth- and Jtunes Donaldson jr. Deputy Ioeve-l$uah Richmond and Willia Coates, Cotoillors-William Scott, •John G. Dickson, Adam Willoughby, Geo. A. Hamilton, William Bernie, William McOloy and .John Mann. (loo. A. Hamilton resigned before the meeting' of osed, 62 EAST WAWANOSI1 Reeve -3. E. Ellis, W. 3'. Parks. Councillors -P. W. Scott, W. Biecrof1, J. Gillespie, S. Burchell, G. M. Rob- ertson, as. Coming, rH. Deacon, R. J. McGee, R. ®Honey, S. Waist, J. Ohamney, J. N. Campbell. ELLICE Reeve -Robert Armstrong, W. J. Henry. Deputy Reeve -George Ehgoetz, Mr. Rice.-Coucillors,-D. Quinlan, Jacob Litt, Thomas Grant, T. Coughlin, M1'. Crowley, Geroge Jundt, R. Bond, Mr. Schmidt, Mr. Quipp. STEPHEN Reeve -II. Willett, J. Kellerman, S. Switzer. Deputy reeve. -W. An- derson, F. Wuerth. Councillors -M. Finkbeiner, W. Yearly, M. J. Love, W. D. Sanndets, S. P. Reszertott. J. Brown. STANLEY TOWNSHIP Reeve,-MoDiarmid and Glenn. Councillors -Stinson Riser, Beatty Keyes, Johnston Mciiinley, Harvey Innes. USBORNE TOWNsriIP Routley; Atkinson, Ellerton and Andrews, for Council-byaoulatnation heave. -Fred. Hankin and John Moir. MINTO Reeve -J. U, Bracken, Thos. Har- rison. Councillors -Duncan Donald- son, Jos. Goodwin, W. O. Dryden, W. 0. Flemiug, Albert Fyfe, Thos. Fyfe, W. G. Nicholson, Norman McLeod, John A. McDonald, Peter Oolgnhoun, John Wallace and Alex. McLellan. - EXETER Reeve. -Eight nominated, including the present reeve, A. J. Bobier, OGnneillors.-Twelve including the present councillors, Messrs. Johns, Puke, Heiman and Knight. WINGHAHI Mayor -Thos. Gregory, William Holmes, David Bell, Samuel Bennett, Geo. Spoteen, and Dr. J. P. Kennedy. Reeve -Dr. A. J. Irwin, D. E. Mc- Donald, Win. Nicholson. Councillors -W. H. Green, J. Walton McKibbnn, George Smitten, H. B. Elliott, Wm. Bone, Sinton Mitchell, Do. Redmond, Wm. Nicholson, V. R. VanNormau, W. J. Howson, David Bell, J. W. Mills and S. Bennett. CLINTON Mayor -H. Wills and Jacob Taylor. Reeve -R. 3'. Gibbins, W. J. Paisley and D. Oantelon. Councillors -T. Jackson, jun., A. T. Cooper, 0. Johns- ton, N. Ball, H. J. Holloway, James Hamilton, W. Graham, Jacob Taylor, J. S. Evans, J. A. Pied, H. B. Chant, D. Cantelon, 0. 3'. Wallis, James Shepherd and H. E. Rorke. LISTOWEL • Andrew Foerch elected Mayor by acclamation. Reeve -3'. A. Hacking, John Watson, Water Commission- ers -0. Pruater, Jacob Seburger. Councillors -A. W. Featherstone, P. S. Gee, T. L. Hamilton, Jos. Walker, Wul. Olimie, Robt. Woods, A. St. Geo. Hawkins, R. K. Hall, Peter Wal- ter, Jacob K. Bricker, Geo. Melrose, Wm. Welch, S. M. Smith, C. A. Lee John McKeever, Fred 0. Vanch;ick, James Stewart, John Watson, Wm. H. Helmka. ST MARYS Mayor -John Welland and Goo. Brown. Water, Light and Heat Com- missioners -Wm. Weir and 3'. Pat- terson. Councillors -at -large- Fred Richardson, R. S. Graham, R. B. Gill, W. A. McNeill, F. Sanderson, Conn- cillors-West ward -John Fitzsimons. North ward -James Spearin and C. E. Whelihan. East ward -F. 0.' Sanderson. W. R. Butcher. South ward -Jos. Meighen, Fred. Richard- son. GUELPH Mayoralty resulted in five candi- dates taking the field. Mayor New - steed has been placed in nomination for a third term and will likely stand. The other candidates wore : ex -Mayor R. E. Nelson, Geo. Hastings, Ald. Simpson, Ald. Penfold and Ald. Thorp. There is a strong probability that Rive will stay in the field, making a very complex fight. Ald. Simpson is likely to retire. LONDON Mayoralty -Fred J. Daren, Charles M. R. Graham, Richard F. Matthews, John M. Parsons, Samuel Stevely. . STRATFORD For Mayor -William Gordon, W. S. Dingman, R. T. Harding, 0. Moil- hargey, Hy. Pauli. For water corn- missioner-Duncan Ferguson, J. L. "Youngs. For aldermen• --J. L. Brad- shaw, Peter Borman, Jolla Brown,, Charles Cartel', Fred. J. Corrie, Win. Davidsou, Win. Daly, lames Dickson, Robert Eassen, 17. 13. Edit, Charles Farquharson, 0. N. Greenwood,, S. 13, Gray, Thomas Holliday, Pletcher Johnston, P. 3, Kelly,, J. 71. Kenner, Jacob Keller John KOyes, 'Aaron Knechtel, J. J. Mason,•.1. O. Monteith, Il! J. R. McDonald, Jos. Myers, Walter McMillan. Wm. McCully, George Mcg Laggau, R. 3. McInnes, Wm. Nicholls, T-1 , Pauli, 'Wim, Preston. 1E. A. Rea Chas. W, Robertson John H. Rob. arts Thos. Savage, Robertson, 0. ;Schmidt JohnStevenson,,'. , . Jot St1+'ted, Todd, J lin Youngs, W. F. Ziclt. o L. f:TLP Season's Greetings We wish our. Cus- tomers the Com- pliments of the Season and thank one and all for their patronage for 1908. ' Yours gratefully, Jas. Foxe 15 SEAPORTH Mayor: T. E. Hays, (acclamation). Reeve -James Watson (acclamation). BLYTH Reeve -Milne and Hill. Councillors -Outer, Chellew, Baiuton, AleBlroy, Emigh, Outt, Code. School trustees -Long, Charles- worth, Gardiner, Sims, Hartley. GODERIon Mayor -A. H. Aladdin, M. D., W. F. Clark, V. S., M. G. Cameron, K. 0., and Robert McLean. Reeve - Robert Elliott, W. W. Gamow, M. D., and Robert McLean. Deputy Reeve -Geo. Elliott and Chas. Reid. Water and Light Commissioners -W. T. Marney, J. E. Tom and F. A. Elliott. Councillors -B. C. Munnin s, P. T. Dean, C. H. Humber, Chas. Reid, W. F. Gallon, W. F. Clark, V, S., H. A. Tuford, Neil Cameron, F. E. Bing- ham, J. W. Or'aigie, P. T, Wilton, J 10. Jordon, Reuben Sallows and M. 0. Johnston. Cranbrook School re -opens next Monday with Principal Ainlay and Miss Lizzie Mc- Kay in charge. kiss Kate Scott, daughter of Post- master Scott, of Chilton, is the guest of Mrs. Ballard. They aro old friends. - Miss Sara Long eotertainecl her lady friends to a lave o'clock tea on Wednesday. Amost enjoyable time was spent. ' At the school meeting Wednesday Michael Kreuter was elected trustee for the coming term succeeding Geo. McNichol. • Last Sabbath afternoon Rev. Mr. Miflyard preached a splendid sermon in the Methodist church. Rev. Mr. McTavish will take the service next Sunday afternoon. It will be a Mis- sionary sermon. Walton New Year's night the annual Tea Meeting will be held in the Methodist church here. An interesting program will follow the supper. Tho following are the officers of the Christian Endeavor of Duff's church, Walton :-Hon.-President, Rev. A. MacNab, M. A. ; .President, Miss Agnes Telfer ; 181• Vice -Pres., Miss Bessie McDonald ; find Vice -Pres., Miss Grace Gardiner; Seel Vice,Pres., John Buchanan ; 4th Vice: Pres., Miss Isabel Taylor ; Recording -Sec., Miss Agnes McDonald ; Correspond- ing -Sec., Miss Annie Ferguson ; Treas., Miss Lena Bennett ; Organists, Misses Mande Ferguson and A.gnes Telfer ; Collectors, R. *Gavin and Wm. lllc- Fadzeau. HYMENEAL, -A happy time was en- joyed at the home of the bride on Christmas Day, when at the hour of 3 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Tyler tied the matrimonial knot between Wm. ]Earl Gillespie, of Seaforth and Miss Violet, daughter of James and Mrs. Carter. The ceremony was performed under a Christmas bell in the presence of a large company. Principals were un- attended. After congratulations guests' sat down to well freighted tables with the good things of this life served in Mrs. Carter's best style. The presents were costly, numerous and useful. Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie, will make their horse in Seaforth Fol- lowed by tho good wishes of tt wide circle of friends. MARRIED OAnt'ER-Wham,-At the Manse Blyth, by Rev. S. L. small, S. A., on Deo. 28rd., Miss Isabel A. Walsh, daughter or Mr. Samuel Walsh, Mr. Bert Darter, Bon of Mr. Sampson Darter, all ofEsat Wawflnoeh. Q•InLEeriis-OAtt0Eti.-Ill Grey, on December 20th, by Rev, Mr. Tyler, Mr, Wm. Earl Gillesple, of Seaforth, to Miss Violet, daughter of Mr. and Mra. Janes Carter, of Grey. YumL--Vunr-At the residence of the bride's brother, 411, Ooit. Morrie, on Deoeinber 80th, 1,�yp Mao. A. d. Wishart,B. A., Mr. Robert Yhill, of Almout, to Mies Agnes 18, Xuill, of Mortis. DIED Banmo:-In Hallett, on Dee. 22nd, Margaret Otuiningltam, beloved wife .of Robert Bruce, n rod 68 years, 8 months and 14 dnya,. mrraonm,- 1 EtrovteyMen., oh' December 1751t, 1008 Sarah 1, 'Young, relict of the late ,Jae: Elliott, formerly ,of Morris town. ship, aged 87 years, Hrotitt.-In Morris, on December 21t1t, William Miehie, aged 78 years, 8 months. and 2 days, MARTIN.•-•Itt Blyth, on Dee, 2011,, ,Peau Seott, relict of the late John Martin, aged 86 y care, l l mohttte and 9 days. The People's Column BTJS3NESS CEAN031S,-$000 up t0 , $1,000 . she, so,' cash will he pald. according to amount of capitalf3u'ni.rtod 10 first one who Will find anitible partner end alone a bargain in a $100,000 enterprise.. This is a first -atom sass,. 11011' and leontineshap, also it large numb u' new choke patents made And tested.,' Same will salt a heat site in It lunibe12ne " n a out. ilia, Ct' toll Gall cub t'l It -royalty If ae• ah•aia ni' tvilf sell Ont rtglto if pr efOrred, Some manes will be ted, in cash fir l .usper 3011631 sato is enrnpleted, YOttr•s, Ttsos, M0• Otheat il. for stoney, honor and eatorprtse, iu• 1 ve1110r and iteprovoron news, tools acid maelt- r na Sues corner' Mill and linin atreat Uas' 1 ,