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The Brussels Post, 1909-1-7, Page 1bit Ens BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, ,JANUARY 71 x909 POL. 3� NO, 27 W. H. KERB, Pyopyietua' $iO,00•O SLAUGHTER SALE! .a, For 60 Days, Commencing Saturday, Dec. 12 When this store talks special Sale it means something. The price has been set in earnest. Everything must move in a full hearted way. Owing to the exceptionally One Fall andthe hard tines of the past year we find our stock altogether too large. For this reason we have resolved to make this a great I3arveet Home time ; a time of bargain selling and a time of receiving cash for accounts. Bargains for everybody, young and old, for Cash only. 20th Century Brand Clothing The 20th Century Brand Clothing is the finest Clothing made in, Canada to -day and is not even surpassed pa sed by the best custom tailors for style, fit and workmanship. We are sole agents in Brussels. ZJ1a� 150 AMITY" Overcoats and Raincoats at 25 per cent. discount $24.00 Coats on sale at $18.00 16.50 22.00 20.00 18.00 17.00 18.00 15.00 13.50 12.00 10.00 9.00 „ u " 64 " " " 15.00 ,r " f.' 66 ft 13.60 12.75 . 12.00 11.25 10.13 9.00 7.50 0.75 100 Men's Sults in Blacks and Blues and Fancy Patterns $22.00 22.00 Suits now going at $16.50 18.00 " " 13.50 17.00 " " 12.75 16.00 " " 12.00 - 15.00 " " 11.25 13.50 " " 10.13 13.00 " 9.75 12.60 " '� 9.38 Black & Blue . Serge Suits Regular $7.60 Suits for $5.00 " 10.00 " 8.75 12.00 " 8.25 13.00 " 8.75 16.00 " 10.50 50 Special Suits all sizes 34 to 42, in good Tweeds reg. 8.50 to $15. Your 8.50 choice of. the lot for.. , . Taiioring Department We will make anything in our Tailoring Department at greatly reduced. prices. Blacks, Blues or Fancy Tweeds Regular $28.00 Suits at $23.00 28.00 " 21.00 " 25.00 " 20.00 " 24.00 " 19.50 " 22.00' " 18.00 „ 20.00 16.00 Boys' Suits 100 Boys' Suits at 50 per cent. discount Two-piece and Three.piece Suits in fancy patterns, regular $2160 to $7.50, now going with prices cut in two Prom - $1,25 to $3,15 FURS 1 only Fur -lined Coat, black beaver. cloth, muskrat lining, good otter collar, reg. $85, on sale at 70.00 1 only Fur -lined Coat, black beaver cloth,muskrat lining and .Persian Lamb culler, reg. $75, a snap at .. 05.00 Coon coats, reg. $50, now 43.00 Coon coats, reg. 45, on sale at.. 37.50 .&11 grey wombat coats, reg. $45, go- ing at 38.00 Wombat coats, regular $32 for25.00 Wallaby coats, sold at $25, your choice „ 20.00 Wallably coats, $22 quality at 18.00 Blk Dog Coats $24, now at 20.00 1 Bulgarian Lamb Coat, and 1 Black Tallup Coat, reg. $28, at .. 22.00 Fur caps, collars and gauntlets at cost price. ''' _ MEN'S FURNISHINGS�- Underwear and Sweaters Gloves and Mitts All Wool Hewson Underwear Regular $4.50 per Suit, now $3.60 8.0044 46 46 2.40 " „ 1.60 Tiger Brand Underwear Regular $2.50 per Snit, now $2.00 2.2561 " " 1.80 " 2.00 " " 1.50 " .1.60 " 1.20 A good assortment of Boys' Sweat- ers, regular 65o 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 Hats. Here are a few samples of how we are selling them : Jno, B. Stetson soft hats, sold all over at 5.00, now. . 4,00 Borsalino soft hats regular 8.50,. now going at. .... 2.80 Barrington, Langley and Daven- port soft and stili hats, reg. 2.00, 2.26 and 2.50 at ... 1.60, 1.80, 2.00 Other lines of Hats from 2.00 to 500 01 20 per cent. off. All Caps clearing at 20% discount. Hosiery All wool heavy Sox, 35 for.,.. 213c. Good heavy' union 5oxs, 25 at 20c. Fine wool half hose, ribbed and plain double toes and heels in black grey, . and heather colors, reg. 5 0 bow 40c. A. splendid assortment of fancy half hose in blacks and greys, reg. 50 now .. . 40c. Good serviceable half hose with mending yarn, in 4 shades reg. 25 now.. ... 20o. Tan Mocha Gloves, silk lined, 1 off, regular 2.25 for , .. , 1.69 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 Hid and $uede.Gloves, reg. 1.25 at 96c ; and 1.00 quality going at -750 Suede Mitts reg. 1.25 at 913c Indian Tau Buckskin Gloves and Mitts, reg, $2.26, on sale at... 1.69 Best Quality Buckskin Gloves, worth $250 per pair, clearing at . 1.82 Heavy Horse Hide Mitts, regular 1.00 for .. Heavy Leather Mitts, .reggular? 5 and 50c. now going at ..80 and 40 Neckwear, Ndkfs. and mufflers Wo have 'ustr•eceived a complete assortment, of Neckwear, Slk Handkerchiefs, Linen Handker- chiefs 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 sheet at ..,. 3.00 Black and Tan Calf Shoes with or without wet proof soles, leather lined, regular 5.00 at.. .. . 4.00 Box Calf Boots, reg. 2.50, 3.00 and 3.60, going at, 2.00, 2,40 and 2.80 3 boxes of either tan or black Nug- get Shoe Dressing or Two in One Shoe Dressingfor.............•.. 25 Shirts and Collars Heavy Work Shirts, reg. 1.50 now ..., . 1.20 Blue Serge Shirts, i eg. 1.00 at 80c. Good strong wearing Shirts, reg. 75 now. .. 80c. 20% discount on all print shirts in stock. 15e. collars at 10c. 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. 25c, 35e, & 50o, now.., 20c, 28c, 40c A goodassortmentof Fancy Sus - panders with good leather ends, regular 50c, now 40c Trunks, Suit .Cases, Club Bags We have a compplete, assortment of Trunks, Suit Cases and Club Bags on hand to clear out at 25% discount. Trunks at 3.00, 4.00, 5.00 and 8.50 on sale at 2.25, 3.00, 3,75 and. .4.88 Russett Suit Case in cowhide With 2 outside straps, reg. 7.50 at. 5.03 Dark Brown Cowhide Suit Cases, reg. 0.60 and 6.00 going at 4.88 and , 4.50 Brown hereto] Snit �fuses reg, 3.000 ' and 3.50, clearing at 2.25 and2.03 Black Grain leather Club Bag. 18 in.. linen lined,. reg. 5,00 at...,3.75 Black Grain Leather Club Bag 18 in., leather lined reg. 6.00 4.50 Telesoopes from 55c. to 90e. 11111-Rento mbar this sale starts Saturday, Dec. 12th and for Cash only. Come earlyand take era a tuivantage of the best values ever offered ih Brussels, Liberal discounts on everything in the Store. i Clothiers et Furnishers�r • Dunford 0 d ]'� r h o i R O lit uMn Block BRUSSELS 1 1 • New Advertisements Looal itwan & Oo Post eaids las Fox, Brooch lest Tae Poem Harness -I. 0. Mallayrrds, Millinery -Min Powd-lf, R. Smith, Mztatt`id Reins Wroxeter B, F. Carr visited in Toronto over New Year's Day.� C. and Mrs. Simpson returned from Hensall on Monday. R..B. Harris, 0. 0. F. organizer, left for Zurich on Monday. Alfred Davis and family have moved to the North of Gerrie. J. R. and Mrs. Wendt were visitors in Mildmay over the holiday. George Earner, of Brandon, is visit- ing his brother, John Earner, S. and Mrs. Campbell have moved to rooms in the Hemphill bleak. Mrs. Geo. Harris is the guest of her brother, Angus Stewart, of Howick. J. Bonthron, of Hensall, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. 0, Simp- son. John. Booth, of West Toronto, visit- ed his mother and brother over New Years. Mrs. Elliott and daughter, Miss A, Elliott, visited with friends in the village last week. R. B, and Mrs. Harris entertained a load of young people from Wingham on New Year's night. The teachers of the Presbyterian Sunday, School entertained their scholars to a sleigh -rifle last Wednes- day afternoon. John and Mrs. Hartley have return- ed to Clinton after spending the Xmas vacation with the latter's parents W. and Mrs. Weir, of.Howick. The following were elected at the Municipal Election held on Monday :- Reeve, C. Reis • Councillors, A. H. Moffitt, A. McLean,' W. Rutherford and Jno. Douglas. Farmers' Institute will hold a meet- ing in the Hall here on Thursday, Jan. 14th. Session at 2 and 7.30. Musical program added at the evening meeting. One of the most successful enter- tainments held here for some time was the play entitled "The Spinsters' Convention," which was given by the young ladies of the village in the Town Hall Tuesday evening of last week. There was a large attendance and everyone was delighted with the able manner in which the young ladies gave the play. Theproceeds amounted to $50.00, which. will be de- voted to the Public Library and charitable purposes. Oranbrook Frank Jescho is visiting friends in Detroit. Mr. and Mrs, Eckmier returned to Stratford after spending Xmas here. J. and Mrs. Neabal, of Brandon, Man., are visitors in this vicinity. Mr. and Mts. Pollard, of Listowel, sent Xmas vacation at the' home of John Switzer. S. Dunn, and wife, from the West, are spending their honeymoon under the parental roof. Remember the debate in Long's Hall Saturday evening 9th Inst. Ethel and Oranbrook will debate. Geo., Wm. and Harry Smalldon, spent New Years with Win. Sinalldon, brother of the former, in Sandusky, Mich. - Next Sabbath afternoon Walter Hall, of Wingham, will deliver a Mis- sionary address in the Methodist church here. Among those home for Xmas vac- ation were W. Tyreman, W. Cameron, W. Forrest. G. Campbell; Misses E. Switzer, Miss Calder, Myrtle .McDou ald, Laving Alderson and Tine Swit- zer. Mrs. Sniderand daughter, Miss Daisy, from Deloraine, Man., axe hero for a three months' visit with their many friends. Mrs. Snider is a sister to Postmaster Reymann. At present the visitors are holidaying at Joseph S. Reymaun's, anotherbrother of Mrs. Snider's, at Detroit. Goon TORKEva-Mrs, W.,J. Sharp who lives East of here, disposed of 54 turkeys for which she received the tidy sum of $7150. There is evidently grimy in the right kind of fowl, One d weighed 21 lbs. and another 17 pounds. Just imagine sitting down at a table with a turkey of that style before you. Yum leYum 1 ADDRESS - AND PRESENTATION.- Postmaster, Reymann, who has al- ways taken a great interest in the Ma- sonic Lodge at Brussels was made the recipient of a very fine pocket bible by the members of St. John's on New Year's morning. The address was as follows :- Bre/ A. RATMA.NN Deem SIR AND Blto.-I havegreat pleasure in the labor of conveying to you the congratulations and well wishes of the members of the St. John's Lodge, 'No, 284, G. R. 0., A. F. & A. M. at this time. We trust that your life may be happy, prosperous, bright and cheerful, Happyin that it may be free from care rosperous in that adversity may not come near ; bright by the fact that your acquaint- notes may be felicitous and last but not least that cheer may especially mark your hearthstone. Yon will kindly accept the enclosed and please do not look upon it from its ietrinsio but from its extrinsic worth, Person- ali --1 congratulate you. Yours in be- half of the members of, the lodge. JOHN WIoionr; See. The recipient was verypleasantly surprised and is in a very thankful mood over the highly esteemed gift and the brotherliness that prompted the kind i id tillage to bo said, Mr. Ray - mann hopes to snake good use of the book believing that from its teachings and precepts will come better oitieen- lr and the higheat typeof Masonry. reciales the good wio£hiebrethren andsl wl os them zn 000n a dell a happy and prosperous year. Jamestown Miss Allie McKelvey has returned to Toronto, Mrs, Jas. Edgar and Miss Fanny are holidaying in Atwood, Miss Nellie Miller, of Listowel, is home for a couple of weeks. Miss Rae Moses entertained a few of her friends Wednesday evening. Mr. Sykes, of Toronto, preached in Victoria Hall last' Sunday evening. Misses Maggie and Isabel Reid and Master Stuart, were holidaying at their grandfather's A. Simpson's. Frank M. Wright, of Dysart, Sask., is visiting under the parental roof. It is nearly six years since be left these parts. Miss Jennie Simpson entertained n few of her friends last Wednesday evening. A most enjoyable time was spent. Jno. McLeod, of Howick, visited his brother-in-law, Jas. Wright, last Sun- da . The latter still continues in poor Jno. McEwen had a verauccessful wood bee Tuesdayafternooniand gave the young people a party the same evening. . Leap year is now ended. The fair sex will not be privileged to impose on your good nature for a long time, will they Norman 1' Miss Stella Wright gave a number of her friends a party Wednesday evening. Stella is an A 1 entertainer and all report a good time. Mrs. Thos. McEwen had a quilting bee on Wednesday afternoon. Sever- al were present, viz., Mesdames Eckmier, Wallace, McDonald; Burke, Outt, Parks, Reid and White. OswIOERs.-The.Youngg People's So- ciety here elected- the following offi- cers for the current term :-Hon.-Pres. Thos. Strachan President, Leonard Ruttan. • Vice -Pres., Miss Jennie Simp- son; Sec.--Treas., Miss Marjorie Strachau ; Organists, Misses' Jennie Snell and. Fern Eckmier. Cormnittees are also appointed to aid in the good work. Robt. and Mrs. Hamilton, of James- town, had a gathering on Xmas ' of their sisters, brothers and mothers. Every person spent a tip-top time and the' tables were set in Mrs. Hamilton's best style and looked fine. Every person had all the goose and turkey they desired. 'After spending an en- joyable day the company departed fortheir several homes, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton were away for a . few days' visit to Drew and had a very enjoy- able thne. Morris Will. Isbister was holidaying in Detroit. Sam. McCurdy, is visiting friends in Detroit. S. S. No. 8 re-elected Walter Yuill as trustee fox• the current term, Robt. Nichol, 8th line lost a valuable' Clydesdale filly from distemper. Miss Chapman, of Listowel; has been visiting Miss Lizzie Davis, 5th line. Mrs. Samuel Pollock, of Paisley, was visiting her parents,' Mr. and Mrs. Jared King. Both the Local Option and Bridge. By-laws were defeated last Monday by Morris electors. Frank Garniss, of Charlton, New Ontario, spent a few. days with his sister, Mrs. John T. Bell. Peter Hall and sister Miss Mary, of Toronto, were spending the holidays with relatives on the 8th line. John Wheeler's son, Alton, a drug- gist in Detroit, has a raise of salary which is now over $100 per month. New Council will meet next Mon- day at 11 o'clock a. in. , All will be new members except Reeve Neil Tay- lor. Mrs. Wm. Findlater, 2nd line, has gone to Detroit for an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Walter Youngs. Misses Jean Kelly and Florence Carr have retnx'ned home after spend- ing the Xmas. vacation at "Burnside Farm," Morris. This -week Mrs. H. Beam, Miss Mary, 7th line, and Levi Beam, of. Saskatoon, are away for a holiday visit' with relatives at Toronto, RobertStretton, of Toronto Junc- tion, was here for a few days visiting his sister, Mrs, Jno. Mooney, and his brother, Capt. Stretton, Brussels. An old and wen known resident, in the person of ex -Reeve Henry Moon- ey. of Weyburn, Sask., dropped in on relatives and friends this week and will holiday for a time. At the annual school meeting in S. S. No. 9, Geo. Kelly jr. was chosen trustee for the 3 year term in success- ion to Jno. R. Bell. Wood cohtract for 5 cords of wood was, let, to Jno. D, Scott re) $2.09 per cord. Miss Murdfe is the teacher. N. Bolger has been quite i11 at the home of his brother, James Bolger, 8th line, The sick' man is over 70 years of age. His home for some time was Hinge, Manitoba, His son John is nursing him. Joseph Bolger, of Port Elgin, is also here, Robert Young was elected trustee in 8. S. No, 5r succeeding C. B. Wil- kinson, who is bow a township' Conn- tiillor. Samuel Item will supply the wood at $1.05, Good work• is being done in the school by Miss Scott as teacher. She receives $400 salary this year. title..., HYMENEAL. -At noon on the 30th ult. "Burnside Farm" was the scene of a quiet though pretty home wed - cling when Miss Nellie Maud, 5th Miss' Hughes of Toronto, was the Hurrah forReeve Fraser ae Warden guest of Miss Minnie Walker, 8th ling of Huron Oo, for 1900. Mrs. John Cadwell and little daugh Duncan Taylor has announced an ter, of Saskatoon, have arrived to euotioo sale of farm stook, imple- spend a couple of months with her parents, W. and Mrs. Isbister, well known residents of the 2nd line. RusyLxas,-Last Monday John Petoh and ErneetMiller cut, split and piled 7 cords of hardwood in 7 hours on, the farm of W. H. MoCutcheon, 8th line, There was not much time for sleeping while they we at the job. James Sherrie, mother and sister, of the 3rd lino, moved to Brussels this week after residence in Morrie for a good many years. Mr. Shurrie sold his farm to a Mr. Kerr, from New Hamburg, who takes possession now. While sorry to lose the Sherrie family many old friends will wish them prosperity and will also welcome Mr. Seri' to the township. To TRESPASSERS, -Notice is hereby given that all persons are cautioned against trespassing on South a Lot• 20, Don. 4, Morris. Hay has been remov.. ed from the barn on this lot without instructions from las and we -will not submit to this sort of thing. We have the farm leased for three years. Offenders will have no one to .blame but themselves if they . get , into trouble, W. J. SozyoisTenants. H. BONE A letter from W. T. Mooney, of Grand Coulee, Sask., formerly of Mor- ris, to TEE POST says :-We are hav- ing delightfully mild weather with very little snow but splendid wheel- ing. 1908 was a good year in this part as wheat averaged from 20 to 30 bus. per acre with the price 80 to 90 cents per bushel. Hope you church people will use your best efforts to bring about church union as it is what the West needs and, I believe, is what Christ wants His people to do. Long life to THE POST. CARD os' Ta awxs.-I take this early opportunity of expressing my very hearty thanks to the ratepayers of Morris fur the splendid vote they ac- corded me last Monday in electing me to the position of Councillor. - The favor is more highly appreciated as I was unable to get to the nomination owing to the accident to my hand. 1t will be my pleasure to do my best in advancing the interests of this mun- icipality and hope my conduct will be such as will merit the continued favor of the electors. Wishing Morris a year of prosperity. I am, Yours Thankfully, Joule Ssogvraneno, JR. Grey Chester Armstrong enjoyed a visit with friends near London. Jno. Botz, of Kansas, is here on a visit under the parental roof, 12th con. The council for 1909 will hold its first meeting nexb Monday as per statute. . Allan D. Lamont, of Woodstock, visited friends in Grey during the past week. Miss Ida Frain, who was home for the vacation has returned to the Nor- mal School at Stratford. A resident of Grey, who forgot to sign his name, urges better attention to the care of the Winter roads. Miss Lizzie French, of Toronto, was a welcome visitor with relatives in Grey. She returned home this week. Wm. Young, of Portage .la Prairie, who is attending Toronto Dental College: 'spent Xmas vacation with relatives in Grey and Morris, Tom Kerr, of Maple Creek, Sask., is home On a visit. It is a number of years since Mr. Kerr was here and his. many friends welcome him back. Geo. Campbell is home on a visit from the West. He has taken up laud and will return to caro for it. He gives a good account of the coun- try. he, Sabbath School of Roe's church will hold their entertainment on Tues, day evening of next week, Jan. 12th. All are cordially invited. 10 and 15 cts. admission, Chas. Laidlaw, of Henfr n locality, left on Monday morning of last week for two months visit with his uncle in California. We speak for a few oranges Charlie. 8 John Jackson, 6th con. made a busi- ness trip to Toronto this week. He took 20 head of home fed cattle with him. Mr. Jackson bought a car of Oanadian corn for feeding purposes. The annual school meeting' of S. S. No, 8 was held, as per Statute, on Wednesday of last week. Jas. A. McNair was elected trustee succeed- ing Jas. D. McNair. Contract for supplying 10 cords of wood was let to Neil McNair at $2.86. A. sleigh load of young people from Ciiorrio and Molesworth spent one of the last days of the old year with their friend, Miss Grace Hutchinson. All report a good time Sleighing being good added a great deal to the enjoyment of the day, DIED ON MONDAY. -John Brown Farquharson, who had been in failing health for.the past nine months and who suffered very severely at tinges, passed away, at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Wm. Shine, 12th con., last Monday, aged 24 years, 11 months and 29 days. Ho was born in Toronto but came to Elroy when only 4 munths old. Deceased had been somewhat unfee.tmiate in meeting with aceider'e one leg being broken three times and one arm broken, these circumstances interfering con- siderably with his health while a ild, His mother died 20 years ago d a sister, Mary Isabella, departed is life about the same tiro ie, the other, aged 3 menthe. One brother, ililam, of McKillop, survives. The neral took place. Wednesday after - on to Brussels cemetery, Rev, E. G. well conducting the service. Dr, We and wife, of Monkton, endmn01 Shine and son, of London, latives of Mr, Fergnharson, attend- the funeral. Deceased made bit mo with his grandmother, ch an th 01 W fit daughter of Win, and Mrs. Isbister, no was married to Pdwarcl 13, Jenkins. Po The bride and groom took the after- 811 hon1z . train 1 r in fc r Toronto and of pointe. Mr. and Mrs, Jenkins will be re rat home to their friends after Jou. ed ' 20th. 1X0 meats, &c„ for Friday, 22nd inst. He has sold kis farm, Mrs. Jas. Breckenridge, of Goderich, and A. M. Breckenridge, ' of Iowa, were visitors of O. and 'Idx's. Hutchin- son, 6th line, for New Years. They are Mrs, Hutchinson's mother and brother. Wednesday of lost week the spirit of Mary Jane Moltlath, beloved wife of Chas. Ravine, forsook , the olay tenement. The funeral took place on Friday to .BIma Oentre cemetery. Deceased was 77 years of age. 8. S. No. 0 held ' its animal school meeting Wednesday of last week. There was a large attendance and an interesting time. Angus Shaw was chosen trustee as successor to Cuth- bert Hutchinson. Robt, Lowe is to supply 0 cords of wood i3 $2,10. School opened On Monday with Miss Bessie Moses as teacher. We wish her success. Leadbury Miss E, Tyler, Walton. wishes to inform the pubiio that she has greatly reduced the price in hats, Having only a few left they. ,will be mold cheap so as to make room for the Spring stook and opening. Persons requiring any thing in the Millinery line should not miss this sale, Mxss E. TYLER, Milliner. , Molesworth Chas. Leppard was a visitor in the village last week. Miss Nettie Mitchell, of Conn., visit- ed her home here for Christmas. Mrs. Grimshaw, of Detroit, is vibit- ing her parents, Geo. and Mrs. Gibson. Edward Mitchell spent the New Year's holiday with his brother iu Toronto. Messrs. Melville and Goldy Hill, of Clinton, were guests at R. Mitchell's last week. Ben. McKee, of Rossbur•n, Man., is renewing old acquaintances in and around our burg. Geo. Shannon a former teacher here, . spent his Xmas holidays in our town. Wunder what the attraction is? Miss Mary Fraser, who has been going to Business College, is spending the holidays under the parental roof. Ab the annual meeting in school section No. 4 ou Wednesday of last week John McIntosh was chosen trus- tee as successor to Geo. Brown. A jolly time was spent on Wednes- day afternoon of last week in connect- ion with the sleigh ride of the Mission Band., The day was delightful and the drive much enjoyed. Lunch was served in the basement of the Presby- terian church on return. Ethel DENTAL. -Dr. Fend, dentist, will visit Ethel on Monday, .Tan. lath, and every two weeks after that date. Township Council will meet here next Monday ab 11 a. m. Andrew and Mrs. Eckmier, of Strat- ford, were visiting relatives and old friends here. Geo. Colvin and family, of Brussels, were NOV Year's guests with Geo. M. and Mrs. Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Munro, of Toronto, were visiting at Win.- Bali's. Mrs. Munro is a daughter. Many of the holiday visitors who were here have returned to their re- spective fields of labor. S. S. Cole intends putting in an- other cut of logs this year, and is ready to buy logs and do custom work. 25-4 Miss Mina Elliott, who was home for her vacation returned last Monday to her schoolnear Toronto. Her work evidently agrees with her. Our well known residents... Jas.. and Mrs. Livingstone, have passed their 80th birthdays, yet are remarkably active and hearty for their years. The annual meeting of Ethel cheese factory will be held in the Township Hall on Saturday Oth inst. at 1.30 p. m, Auditor's Report for the pest year may be read on page 4 of this issue. An innovation will be on the pro- gram of the Methodist Church next Sabbath evening when several laymen will take part in the Missionary ser- vice. The following Sunday D. C. Taylor, of Lucknow, will conduct the services., The annual oyster supper of the Women's Institute will -be held in the Gibson Hall on Wednesday evening, Jan. 13th. Erich member has the privilege of inviting a friend. All members are requested to contribute to the supper. A good program is expected. Au auction sale of farm stook, im-. elements, &c, is announceed by Jas. E. Brown. 1015 cone for Thursday 21st inst. Mr. Brown intends going to the West on a prospecting trip and if he finds what suits him will locate. Mrs. Brown and children will take up residence here with her father, A. MOlnness, until her husband secures a home, Will Mclnness willaccompany Mr. Brown. The following are the officers of the Christian Endeavor of Ethel Presby- terian church: -Hou. -President, Rev. D. B. McRae ; President, Miss Annie Cunningham ; Vice -President, Miss Kate McLeod ; Recording -Sea, Miss Nellie Laird ; Corresponding -Sec., Miss Alice Davies ; Treas., Miss. Liz- zie McLeod ; Organist, Miss Alice Davies l Asst, Organist, Miss Mabel Lamont Catechist, Miss Elsie David- son. A former resident in the person of R. R. Dilworth, of McLeod, Alberta, is renewing old friendships in and about Ethel, .It is 3} years since the Dilworth folic went West. They have 1500 acres of land and aro interested fu horse ranching, having from 50 to 100 animals. Their grain turned out aboutt 00 b islnole to the acro in 1008. Mr, Dilworth sr, and his good lady re- side in McLeod,- They are well pleas- ed with the West,