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The Brussels Post, 1909-1-7, Page 11To Cure Your Cold Have ytu used ours ? We have customers who have Lased almost all the different Powders on the market, tell us they find the most satis- faction with ours. It is an absolutely pure Cream Tartar Baking Powder, carefully pre- pared and always fresh. Try it the next time you run out of baking Powder. Just 20e. per pound. Got a bottle of our Wood Hoot Cough Cure It is a sure, safe and pleasant remedy; Blood Boot Cough Cure has been sold from our store for a great many years and gives the best of satisfaction. Keep a bottle on hand and perhaps gave yourself from having a protracted Cold, R. DRUGGIST 'AND OPTICIAN. mommordormOroNatownwommensmmecormr gag Coates, of Bellevue, Idaho, on 4 CUs who was elected to the State Legislature on the Republican ticket; iast' ball for Blaine Co. goes this week to Boise city to attend to his duties. Session usually lasts about two months, The term of office is 2 years. Mr. Coates, who was a former resident of this locality should make a good representative and we hope he will enjoy his new honors.; DONT forget East Huron Farmers' Institute meetingto be held in the Town Hall, Brussels, on Wednesday after. noon and evening of next week, 13th inst, Dr. Reed, of Georgetown, will speak in the alternoon on •"l'he influen- ce of natural laws on the breeding of live stock," and W. H. Fraser. of Blue - vale, will have es his topic "Cultivation and rotation."" In the evening Dr. Reed will give an address and Miss Campbell, of Brampton. will have as her topic "The ideal home and great men," Musical selections will also be on the evening program. Sessions at 2 and 7.30 o'clock. Cot.n snap. Conseil. meeting at re a. m, Monday. REGULAR meeting of L. 0. T. M. will be held Monday, Jan, rlth. A, O. U. W, Friday evening of this week. It will be installation of officers. A PEREGRINATING show was here last Saturday night but did not coin mach. wealth. THE expense of Arch. Hislop in the recent Dominion election in East Hur- on amounted to, $228.42 and that of Dr. Thos, Chisholm, M. P. was $244 37 THE demise of J G. Skene, who ren- dered such faithful and unremitting attention as a Trustee on Brussels School Board for many years, will necessitate the election of some other citizen t0the vacancy. Two quarters of prime Christmas beef were shipped to lames Broadtuot, Antigonis9, N. S., this week by Jno Currie, butcher, Brussels. This is the third shipment sent East by Mr. Currie. "rim" evidently likes to feed bis guests well. COURT PRINCESS ALEXANDRIA.—Fol- lowing are the office holders elected for the current term in connection with the C. 0. F. Court, Bi assets, No. 24:—C. R., Chas. Ritchie; V. C., John Sherrie; Rec. Sec., W. L. Leatherdale ; Treas., R. Leatherdale ; Fin. -Sea, S, T. Plum ; Chap., Geo, 'Thomson ; 5, W, Jas. Fox ; T. W., G. A. McLaren ; S. B., las. Jones ; T. 13.. W. F. Stretton. This Court has a big membership. LINEMEN'S PROTECTIVE DEVICE.—TCS A. Sharpe, of Detroit, is one of the in- ventors of a patent sbield for use while working ou electric wires to preclude danger by shock from the electric cur rent. The device has been sold. at a good figure, to an Electric Co., of that city. Mr Sharpe is a son of James Sharpe, of Brussels, and known to many of our readers. The patentee had the offer ofa fine position in Newark, N. J. to illustrate the new attachment but pre- ferred to remain in Detroit. J.G. SICENE CALLED AWAY. —After be- ing in failing health for sane time, yet only absent from the store for a trifle over a week, John 0 Skeue passed peacefully away on Saturday forenoon deeply mourned by a wide circle of friends. Our late lamented cidzeu'was born in the town of Bauff. Scutland, oa December 9th, 1841, He was the second son of lobo Skene, who was many years chief gardener to the Earl of Fife, at Duff House. John Skene, sr„ emigrat- ed to this country about the time Ot the Crimean War and settled in Essex, where he established a business and was also an esteemed Elder in the Presbyterian church there until his death. The sub- jeet of this sketch received bis education in the Grammar School of Bauff ; emi grated with his family about the age of 14 ; lived short periods at Campbellford and Streetsville, and ultimately reached Brussels in 1877 as assistant to his brother -in law. John Alexander (Lion), a well known merchant of that early period. He married Miss Nellie Wilson, --of Streetsville, the now bereft widow. Two or three years later he commenced business for himself on the site of the present stand bat the building was de- stroyed in one of the many conflagrations with which Brussels bas been visited. Upon the lot Mr. Skene erected the present substantial store and residence. Mr. Skene was the faithful and . efficient . Secretary -Treasurer of Melville church ,for 17 years. He was also a member and Secretary -Treasurer of the Bnard of School Trustees for 14 years, and was absent from the meetings only once dur ing that long period—a rare example of fidelity to duty. It would be difficult to find any one who took, or is likely to take, such active interest both in church and school and he was instrumental in saving dollars to both of these institu- tions. In fact so zealous was he in the performance of bis duty towards the church that he frequently sacrificed his own interests for the fulfilment of bis obligations. He was strictly honorable in his dealings, a generous friend end good neighbor. Mr, Skene disliked; hypocrisy, was thoroughly outspoken and fearless and although apparently brusque, was as tender hearted as a child and if appealed to courteously was the most docile of men, In political preference he was a Liberal. The fun- eral took place Monday afternoon. The services. both at the houseand cemetery, were conducted by Rev. E. G. Powell. The many floral offerings and large attendance at the funeral attested the es - sem and respect with which the de- cPased was held in this eotn01unity. allbearers were Dr, Grabam Dr. Toole J. H. Cameron, Jas. Fox, 5, Wilton and W. Gillespie. '1'he School Board attend ed in a body and sent a beautiful floral pillow indicative of the great loss the Board bad sustained. The subject of this notice leaves behind to mourn his departure besides his widow one daugh- ter, Miss May, a brother and two sisters. These friends may rest assured of the deep and heartfelt sympathy of the corn- munity. "Death is a path which must be trod If rnan would ever pass to God." , — 0 — GOOD second hand Portland Cutter for sale, H. R. Barman, Brussels. Fon SALE—Two heifers rising two years. Apply to GEO. CO0.YLN,Brus8els. Bra rednotion in price of cutters for balance of season at Ewan & Co's, Call quick and get your choice. GOLD Brooch, sat with one blue stone, lost on Sunday. Finder will greatly oblige by leaving it at Two Peen. WATOn out for the hand -sleighs at (lobar's. Three different sizes to choose from. Well ironed and neatly painted. JANUARY WEATHEr.— Tan u ary Will have its storms, but the indications are that it will not he the most severe and unpleasant month of the Winter. Snow and North winds may be expected dur- ing the first few days, and then real Winter cold to follow. About the 6th or 7th Southern portion may expect rain, and Northern portions of the coun- try snow and blizzards will strike some localities, followed by clearcold weather Winter storms may also be expected be tween the Lath and 14th and also on or about the r7th. About the 21st. it will be milder and cloudy, but this period will be followed by Wintry storms from Friday 22nd to the 25th. The "January thaw" may occur about this time, but will be followed by sharp weather to the end of the month. ENTERED INTO REST.—After an illness extending over six weeks, caused by dropsy and heart weakness, Peter Ferguson, an old resident of this locality passel, away at 5 o'clock Wednesday morning at the borne of his brother -in , law, Alex. Stewart, Queen street East, Brussels, at the advanced age of 82 years. Mr. Ferguson was born in Glen garry Co. and came West about 1872 when he purchased a farm on Con. 5 Grey, which he sold when he came into Brussels 25 years ago. For the past two Years he was iu failing bealih, but vas always able to get about until recently. He was a vigorovs man ; a faithful mem ber of the Presbyterian church and a Liberal in politics. Mr. Ferguson was one of a family of 5 children (Rev.) Wm. Ferguson, who died 13 years ago in Glengarry ; Rev. John Ferguson, D D , who paid Nature's debt in Brussels to years ago and who will be well remem- bered as the pastor of Melville church for 13 years) ; Mrs, Alex, Ste.vart, who went to her reward in 1893 and Mrs. McBain, now of 'Toronto) Mr. Fergu- San will be buried Friday afternoons in Brussels cemetery, service at 2.3o o'clock at Mr. Stewart's residence. Although Mr. Ferguson was a farmer by occupa- tion he was of a mechanical turn of mind and could out do many a man who served years at such work. Church Chimes "Overcoming" was Rev. A. C. Wish - art's subject last Sabbath morning in Melville cburch and in the evening the topic was "Conditions of cominunion with God." Last Sabbath Rev. Mr. McTavish, of Gorrie gave two thoughtful and well prepared discourses in the Methodist church here along Missionary lines. Rev. Mr. Powell was at Teeswater, Next Sabbath Walter A. Hall, Presi- dent of Wingham District Epworth League, will give Missionary addresses in the Methodist church here, dealing particularly with the Laymen's Mission- ary Movemeut. In connection with the union services being beld between the Presbyterian and Methcuro Methodist h c o s hes the c on r g eRa- tions have been fairly good, Rev Mr, Powell preached Monday evening in Melville church on "The attractive power of Christ." Rev, Mr, Wished dwel• on "I am the resurrection and the life, &c." Tuesday evening in the Meth- odist church. Wednesday evening in Melville church Rev, Mr. Powell's text was "Is not this the cementer?" Thurs- day evening Mr, Wsimsley, the Tract Society colporteur, will be the speaker, theaerviee being held in the Methodist church, Friday evening's meeting will he in Melville church. The services will be continued next week and, with fnvorable weather conditions should draw large congregations. Service of song each evening at 7.45, • M1TROPILIT. � I� ARMIER' Drafts and SALE NOTES FBANK Money Orders PROMPTLY Bought and COLLECTED Sold Make the'results of your labors NOW become the mainstay of Your life LATER. Open a Savings Account in a sound char- ' tered bank. BRUSSELS BRANCH F. R. Gilroy, Manager 13 7 People We Talk. About Barrister Monteith paid a holiday visit to the Classic city. Miss Hattie Murray, of Seaforth, was Visiting the Misses Downing. Miss Haddock, of Clinton, was the guest of Miss Clara Hunter. Miss Mabel l'hompson, was visiting relatives at Loudon and Granton. Miss Lavinia Edwards visited her sister in Stratford for a few days, Mrs. .p�ii•as. McDowell, who was visiting in London, has returned to town. Rev. W. E. Kerr, of Clinton, spent a few days visiting relatives in town. Miss Clara Barnum, of Ingersoll, is renewing old friendships in Brussels. Mrs. W. W. Harris and children were holidaying with relatives at Rothsay. George and Mrs. Eddie, of London, were holiday visitors with Brussels rela- tives. Miss Thursa Gerry is away for a boll day outing with relatives and friends in Wingham. Mles Lizzie McLauchlie is back from an extended visit to Martintown, East- erly Ontario. Miss Tessie Hirons, of this place. spent a few days at borne with her par.' ents in Blyth. • Dr, and Mrs. Stover, of Allanford, were visiting for a few days with W. Prune and family. George Dudley and wife• of .St. Marys, were visitors at James Dudley's over New Years. C. H North, of Piston,was here for a few days visiting his sister. Mrs. J F. Rowland. Brussels, Miss Mabel Colvin returned home from her millinery position in Blyth last Saturday for her vacation. , Mrs. (Rev.) R Maunders is here from the West oo.avreitto Mrs. T. Maunders, of Brussels, her mother-in-law. Jas. Ballantyne, of British Columbia, who is holida,ting here. is at London this week visiting old friends. A. and Mrs. Sevenpiper• of Berlin. were here for the holiday. The latter is continuing her stav for a while. Wm. and Mrs Wilton were at Hensall for New Years where a re union of the McMartin family was greatly enjoyed. Misses Lulu Danford. Nettie Brown and Arlie McMillan, of town, called on friends nt Clinton and Blyth last week. Miss Olive Bailey, nurse, who was home for a brief holiday, left on Wed- nesday for Guelph to resume her occu- pation Alfred and Mrs Cook, of Ann Arbor, Mich., snent a fete days during the holi- day season with relatives and friends in Brussels. Mrs. Arthur McLean. Miss Ethel Mc- Lean and Arthur McLean, of Paintnn, Sask., ere here on a visit with Druggist Fox and family. Chas. Howlett, Queen street, was temporarily laid me with the prevailing cold but is able to be about once •more we are pleased to state. G. N. and Mrs. McLaren and children spent the New Year holiday at Toronto and Midland. Mrs McLaren and daughters are extending their visit, Misses Mary and Edith McLauchlin, of Toronto. were home for a short vacation with their parents, Alex. and Mrs, McLsuchlin, Turnberry street. P. 1. McDonald is home from the West where he has spent nearly a year in farming and at his trade, He will likely go West again in the Spring. W. J, and Mrs Gilroy, of Mount Forest, were here for New Years with their son and daughter-in•law, F H. and Mrs. Gilroy, of the Metropolitan Bank, Mrs E. M. Tanner, of Toronto, and Mrs. Stewart, of Woodbridge, were visitors with Mrs. Jas Fox The form- er is a sister and the latter Mrs, Fox's mother Mise Tillie Zimmer. formerly of Brus- sels, is teaching the Keswick school, to miles from Newmarket. Miss Mabel Zimmer is on the staff of the Toronto teachers, Thos, and Mrs. Grant and children, of Wroxeter, spent the New Year's holiday at the home of the former's parents. Simon and Mrs. Grant. James street, Brussels. R, H. and Mrs. Green, of Cayuga, Ont„ were here for a short visit with relatives and friends. Mr: Green has a good position as cheese factory Inspec- tor and demonstrator. john McBain, of Toronto, a former business man of Brussels, was shaking hands with relatives and old friends in town during the past week. The passing years are treating him very kindly. DaR. McKenzie, of Aneta, North kota, is home for a boiidav visit for a few months. He is n son of Alex, Mc- Kenzie. Alexander street, Brussels, and gives a good account of the West and his farming operations. . W, W. Harris and Ed. Nicholson went to Fergus this week where they were operated upon successfully on Wednesday: They will not be able to return home for a few weeks probably but we trust they will soon be o. k. T. W. and Mrs. Heavy. of Litchfield, Nebraska, are here on a holiday visit. Mrs, Heapy, is a daughter of John Hill, Queen street, It is. 31 years since the Heapy family went to the U. S. and 7 years Shift Mrs, Heapy was here. They were former residents of the nth con, of Grey. E. T. Hill, of Lethbridge, Sask., was also here for a brief visit at his father's While on n business trip to the Ontario wholesale houses, Miss G, Ross, of Listowel, was here on Monday attending the funeral of the late 1. 0, Stene, Will, Ha'penny, of Neepawa, Mang, was visiting et M. H. Moore's. He is Mrs. Moore's brother and a former resit dent of this locality. PERTH COUNTY COUNCIL As the result of the township munici- pal elections Monday. the Perth county council for 1909 will be composed of the following members Blanshard—J. Bonis (accl.) Dowoie—J. Muir Ellice -B. Armstrong, ,reeve Ellice—Ehgoetz, deputy Riau—J. Hamilton, reeve (acsi.) Elmo -Deputy not beard from -Fuklarton—L. F, W, Turner (accl,) Hiner' --J. A. McLaren Logan—John Rudolph Moroington—Christian Yost (acct,) Wallace—S. E. Smith (acct.) Listowel—John Watson Mitchell -J. Avery Milvertou—C. Hesenpfluhg South Easthnpe—D, Yousie (acct.) North Easthope—Julius Cooke (Acct.) There will be four new fai.es on the council, John Watson, who defeated J. A Hacking in Listowel by the close majority of 8 ; J. Muir, of Downie, who defeated J, Murray, .one of the strongest candidates for the warden's chair ; Ellice is represented by two new men, Robert Armstrong and Mr. Ehgoetz, boat D, Smith and Geo. Brinkman retiring at the end of their terns. Municipal Elections. MORRIS Reeve— Taylor 77 81 47 95 85 82-828 Campbell.. .. .... 25 45 48 41 61 67-275 Majority for Taylor 06, Councillors— Shortreed 60 00 48 60 22 88-808 Wilkinson 26 85 65 49 46-804 Johnston 84 80 90 82 98 80-285 McCracken 20 20 61 41 68 89-268 Belly 07 88 28 21 4 8-159 McOOuteheon 14 26 80 81 28 80-150 Henderson 10 28 18 82 25 21-199 Richmond .............. 22 16 9 17 1 8— 78 Forbes 1 5 10 8 87 12— 73 The Council will consist of Reeve Tay- lor and Councillors Shortreed, Wilkin son, Johnston and McCracken. Lanai Option— For the By-law... 46' 69 85 27 84 50-256 Against the By-law 67 40 65 68 68 51-815, Bridge By-law— For the Byelaw 28 20 19 2D 28 41-152 Against the By-law 65 04 88 48 64 61-808 By-law defeated by 186. BULLETT Reeve— Hill .... ... 50 77 18 66 22 68 66-899 Churchill .. 65 80 08 61 44 28 82-898 Majority for Hill 1. Connoillore— Leiper 78 106 65 89 45 84 66-487 Clark 92 86 87 43 81 88 88-357 Barr 89 68. 88 00 83 48 47-828 Tamblyn . 81 76 18 70 2D 60 68-628 Carbert - 40 48 68 81 25 20 90-208 McCool 29 24 21 98 48 20 28-218 Council will consist of Reeve Hill and Coun- cillors Lelper, Clark, Barr and Tamblyn. M'KILLOP Reeve— •' J. 1n. Govenlock... 94 92 70 50-306 Charles Little .47 50 75 74-246 Majority for Govenlock.. 60 Councillors— Albert Dundas ... 85 109 129'x19-442 Tames Cowan 103 130 104 59-396 Henry Byerman... 6o 103 98 76--337 F, J McQuaid.... 103 95 57 72-327 M. O'Loughlin.... 73 37 61 48-219 Council will consist of Reeve Gnven- lock and Councillors Dundas, Cowan, Byerman and McQuaid. - TURNBERRY Reeve—David H. Moffatt. Council- lors—Alex. Kelly, Robert McMichael, John Rutherford and Arthur Wheeler. EAST WAWANGSH Reeve— Ellis ...,,..57 62 46 47-212 Parks 66 79 56 _53-254 Majority for Parks 42 Councillors— McGee 96 59 23 41-219 Scott 31 85 46 57-219 Gillespie ....26 47 54 72-199 Coming 69 5o 19 20-158 Churchill 6 4o 73 25-154 Chatuney 22 52 16 33-123 Henry . 22 61 4 17-104 Robertson 20 38 37 8--103 Beecroft 21 19 20 13-- 73 Walsh 19 34 5 5--•63 Deacon 3 14 13 13-- 43 BLVTH Reeve— L, Hill Dr, Milne Majority for Milne Councillors— las, Cutt. —149 Thos, Cor)e... —144 A. 13 Bainion —130 W. H. McElroy —030 Jos. Carter —110 School Trustees— Peter Gardiner . 'Phos. C. McElroy —1040 Robt, H, Robinson . —103 Howtcx--Howick council elected by acclamation, ss follows i—Reeve--'Phos, G. Shearer ; Deputy Reeve --Joseph Hai nstock. Cott nci1lors—John T, Winter's, Joseph 'Underwood, James Downey, Exteelt--'Keeve-T. 'l'l, McCallum, Councillors --W. Johns, W. J, Carling, C. Luker and W, J. Heamsn, — 99 —133 — 34 afT THE T BANK $4444od pm OF CANADA 01 Branch" Banking Made Easy There is no formality about opening a Savings "IFvannt with this Bank. Courteous clerks will make the first steps easy for you if you wish to begin saving your spare dollars. Not much money is needed, One Dollar will open an account, and entitle you to a pass -book in which your deposits are entered. No delay in withdrawing your money at any tltae, with interest to date. BRUSSELS BRANCH J. F, Rowland, Manager Sranolaoleo et Walton. 59 TJR.SSOBrillItNE—Reeve—jJohnMcKagohn Moir, Co n• cillors all by acclamation, Tesswtt'rsa.—Reeve—L, A. Brink. Councill(' —W; Johnston, D, Ferguson, S, ue. WINGHAM•—MotOr— Thomas Gregory, Reeve—Dr. Irwin, Councillors—G. Spotto.n, J. W. McKibben, H 13, Elliott, Dr.0150, Redmoud, W. Bone, V. Vantior- GODEales, — Mayor — Dr, Macklin. Reeve—Dr. Gallow. Deputy Reeve— Chas, Reed, Councillors—John Craigte, P. '1', Dean, Chas. Humber, B. C. Munnings, J, E Jordan. R. R. Ssllows.. LocxNow—Reeve —John Joynt (ace]) Councillors -J. J, Henderson, J. G. .Ylurdoeh, M. Mitchell, D. N. Lawrence. KINCARDINE — Mayor—Andrew Mal cola (acct.) Reeve—Hunter, Coon. cillors—Patterson, Russell, Hay, Cas key, Harvie. Wood Commissioners- P. Shielis Armitage (acct.). LisTowEL, — Reeve—John Watson Councillors—Jos. Walker, A. W, Feath .. erston, John McKeever, W. Climie, A St. Get, Hawkins, R Woods, Water Comutissioner —C Prueter.. School Trustees-Vintoria Ward, J. F. Wilson. HARRISTON.—Mayor—W, H. Jackson, Reeve --l. M. -McKay, Couneillors— jas. Bailey, jun., A Sootton. James Hinde, Wm, Montgomery; R. F. Dale. MITCHELL.—Mayor — John Skinner. Reeve -John Avery, Councillors— John Davis. Allan Cameron; James Hill, Newton Boyd, L, Varco, '1'. S. Ford, ST MARY'S -=Mayor—George Brown Councillors—North Ward, Jas, Spearin;. East Ward, F. G. Sanderson; West Ward, J. Fitzsimons ; South Ward, T. Melghen ; town at large Fred Richard. sae and B, McNeil. Water Commis. siooer, Wm. Weir MOUNT FOREST,—Mayor--Dr. • G. Pollen (accl,) Reeve—M. M cNi ven. Councillors—Wm. Nichol, A. W. Wright, A. T, Stewart R. Craig, Geo, Ernst. OWEN SOUND,—The complete local option ticket was elected and the Cour nil stands to to 3 in favor . of a vigorous enforcement of the measure. Follow ing are the members of the Council :— Mayor—E. W. Harrison. Reeve --John Legate (acci.) . First Deputy Reeve— Dr. J. A. Hershey. Second Deputy Reeve—John McQuaker, Third Ds puty Reeve—John H. Christie. Conn cillors—Thos, Frost. R. D. Little, E. Lemon, 1): J Kennedy, P. T. Jameson, James H. Rutherford, Robert Wyllie and R B. Miller, COLBORNE —Reeve—H. T. A. Mc - Ewan. Councillors—John Dnstow, J. Moser, J. McManus, Wm. Young. MARYaoso':-Reeve—A. McArthur. Councillors— Geo. Brydon, J. Thomp- son, J. McDonald, D. Corbett. HIRBERT. — Reeve T. McLaren, Councillors -Wm, Oliver, Jas. Roney. R. Hoggarth, H. Norris. • MINTO, — Reeve—T. 1.. Bracken Councillors — Wm. Fleming, P. Col- quhoun, John Wallace, Wm. G. Nichol. son. CARRIcx. — Reeve — E. Siegner, Councillors—L. Doering, L. Kramer. H. Reuber. Tuesday's Toronto Globe says :—The complete result of the battle at the polls Monday against the bar will not be known for a day or two. The result will unquestionably be a marked increase. in the No License area and this in the face of the three fifths majority handicap imposed on the. temperance workers by the Whitney Governrnent. A summary at I o'clock Tuesday morn- ing snowed 41 licenses cut off by the necessary three-fifths majority ; 55 licenses against which a majority was cast, but which are saved by a three- fifths clause ; and 40 licenses, chiefly in towns, such as Woodstock. Trenton, Mprrisburg, Tilsonburg and Point Ed- ward, saved by a majority vote against local option. The townships generally voted for local option and as quite a few of them are still to be heard from there is little doubt that the number of lie, uses cut off will be inn less than sixty. It to this are added the seven ordered to be cut off in St. Catharines and the 40 or- dered to be cut off in Toronto the net result of the campaign whit be the dos- ing of over Ion bars on May ist. The most remarkable feature of the voting Monday was the refusal of the electors to repeal local option in any important town in which it had been tried. The greatest interest centettd around the Owen Sound and Grimsby battles. In Owen Sound the majority attalnst repeal was 193 and Grimsby 31. Three years ago Owen Sound gave 476 majority for local option and Grimsby 2g, 'There were 6,Ioo licensed places in Ontario 35 sears ago. The return for 1907. the Inst complete statement showed 2,474. Ti is probable that iu the license year 1909.10 they will not grea'Iy exceed 2,000 while of the municipalities over 210 will be under local option. Trowbridge The Trowbridge Methodists did not forget their pastor, Rev. S. Salton, nor his estimable wife this Ohrist- ntas. A large sleigh load of oats filled his bin to the brim, but this was not all for on the following week friends froth far and near gathered in the Parsonage ;for a banquet. The hoose proving too small for the ctowd all adjourned to the church. After a sumptuous supper had been served by the ladies, Reeve Hamilton, of Elmo, was called to the chair and excellent addresses were given by Dr. Philip, and Dr. Moore, of Listowel ; Chas. Leopard, principal of Walkerton Public School ; Rev, J, M. McCormick, of Malden ; Rev. John Henderson, of Ethel ; T. Hamilton, of Linwood and others, The Trowbridge orchestra furnished good music. At the close Mxp. Salton was presented with a well filled purse. Rev. Mr, Salton on be- half of his wife and on his own behalf thanked the friends for their generous and spontaneous expression of their humble services in their midst. Moncrief Win. Bray, 18th con„ is making pre parations to enlarge his barn this year. Mr. Gordon and Miss Maggie were visiting with their sister, Mrs, • Robt. Munn. Sam, Harrison and Master Fred. El- ton, of Woodstock, spent Xmas at Marshall Harrison's. The former is Mr. Harrison's uncle. • At the school meeting at S. S. No. 9 Henry McNaught, the retiring trus- tee, was re-elected for another term. The school opened with Frank Scott in charge and we hope it will bea pros- perous year for the section. Miss Hanley and her brother Geo., of Toronto and Stratford respectively, have been spending their Ohristfnas and New Year holidays under the parental roof. Mies Hanley exports to be home for a•few weeks before re- turning to take up her millinery posi- tion with the Robert Simpson Go., where she has been for the past three years. e Walton Miss E. Tyler wishes to inform the public that she hne greatly reduced the prise in hate. Having only a few left they will be sold cheap so as to make room for the Spring stook and.. onetime, Persona requiring anything in the Millinery line should not miss this sale. Miss E. Truett, Milliner, Walton. Frank Tyler is relieving the agent at McGarr, on the C. P. It. this week. Tuesday of this week William Tay- lor left for Talmage, Kansas, owing to the serious illness of his father whom. we hope will soon be better. The young men of the village have been busily employed preparing a skating rink and the weather is now veryfovotable for freezing it. A. load of our young people drove over to J. Hamilton's and needless to say all enjoyed themselves. Why not cofne to Walton for a good time 2 Rev\Geo. E. Bennett will preach in the Methodist church next Sabbath morning and evening and every night during the week. Special services are being held. OoxvENTxow,—The Annual Union Sabbath School Convection will be held in Duff's church, Walton, on Wednesday, Jan. 20th. Sessions in afternoon and evening. Wm. and Mrs. Hoy were called by teleggriam to Fowlerville, Mich., on Wednesday. as the latter's mother is very low. Mrs. Kerney was a former resident of Grey township. We are pleased to hear that Dr, F. Neal, of Peterboro', has considerably improved in health and is now taking a holiday in the mountains which we hope will have.very beneficial results. TBA MEETING.—On New Year's night the annual Tea meeting was held in the Methodist church. A splendid supper was served in the basemena after which the program was rendered in the body of the church. There were several disap- pointments in the non-appearance of musicians and some speakers announc- ed but after all a good time was spent. Miss Maunders, of Brussels, gave a choice recitation in good style ; Rev. E. G. Powell, of Brussels, recited and also made, a speech ; Miss Tyler sang "The Holy City" ; J, A. Hunter, of Brussels, extended good wishes and the pastor, Rev. Mr. Tyler, gave an address. The chair was occupied by W. H. Kerr, of THE POST. Clearance of Post Cards We linndlo such a great variety of Post and Souvenir Cards that sone Bare is neededto keep the ;£tock in 900, Many varieties of which we have only a limited number left, can. Pot be replaced: and we prefer to close them out quickly, Hence for the next two weeits, or while they last, we will give yen your ehoice At 1 cent each in any •'quantity Now is the time to secure an assortment for future use at a very low price et FOX' S DRUG STORE • Mies Kate Telfer gave a fowl supper to the- young people of Walton last Tuesday night prior to her departure for Business College at Stratford. G. Ferguson and R, H. Porter assisted in the program very nicely by their well rendered solos. • This week Wm. Anderson and family, of Gowanstown, have taken possession of the fine farm purchased from Patrick Ryan, 3.* miles West Walton, Mr. Ryan and family have removed to Godey'ieh. We hope Mr. Ryan's eyesight will improve. Mr. Anderson and family will be wel- coined to the community. It is ten Weeks since Jno. Shortreed, the newly elected Councillor of Morris, injured his right hand in the gear of a threshing machine. The end was taken off the third finger and two• others broken. Favorable progress is being made and we hope he will soon be as well as ever. Mr. Shortreed was brushing off some chaff to get at the gear to oil . it when his hand was caught. DEAR MR KERB,—It gives me much 'pleasure to send you a few lines, also our subscription to Tian BRUSSELS POST which should have been sent long before this and which I hone you will receive before the New Year. I only just recently received a letter from a friend bank East saying it was reported I was dead but 1 am glad to inform you that I am exceedingly well and my daughters, Annie and Alice, who are greatly benefitted by this Western climate. It is indeed "sunny Alberta's for the sun has been shining every day so far this Winter, withnot the least sign of rain or snow—in fact it looks just like Summer all day long but I must say the nights are cold.. I may also say' that Annie and I played our musical glasses for a week's en- gagement at the Dreamland Theatre here a short time ago and drew full houses during the week: So you see I am still in the land of the living. Calgary is rapidly growing as usual and made a wonderful window dis- play this Xmas. They are also laying the street railway which will be run- ning next July. Annie and Alice are going out on the river this afp.lagoon for a skate as the ice is perfect' while at the same time it is just like a Sum- mer day.- I trust this will find your- self and Mrs. Kerr enjoying- good health and that we may live to enjoy THE BRUSSELS POST which comes as a friend to us each week. With kind- est regards and best wishes and a hap- py' New Year, I am your sincere friend, MRs. A. SAGE. DIED FERonsoN.—In Brusaels, on . January 8th, Poser Ferguson, aged 82 years. FAltQunAlison.—In Gray, oo Tanuary 4th, 2011,1 Brown 29 day nrsoa, aged 29 years, 11'months and. urnberys. PourUNE.—In Turnberry, on Den, 52rd, -dohs Fortune, aged 811 years 5 weeks, H:1nD. In Etma on Deo. 28bah'', Alexander Hird, aged 78 years 8 months and 10 days. RAY' rano.—In Grey, on December 80th, Mary Janis Moblath, bglove1 wife, of Chat!. lav lite, agged 77 years,o 8619195.—ln Brussels, on January 2nd, John G. Skene, aged. 87 years. AUCTION SALES. TRUESDAY JANUARY 2IST.—Farm , stook, fm - laments. &o„ W. % Lob 22, Oona 10, Grey. ale unreserved at 1 p. an. Jas. E. Brown, Prop. S. Soott, Auo. POIDAY, JAN. 22Nn—Farm stook, ample• menta, &e. Lot 4, Con. '5 Grey. Sale unre- served at 1 o'clock. Duncan Taylor, Prop.,. F. S. Scott, Auo, OHOICE YOUNG CATTLE for sale—steers and heifers. 0a11 at Lot 11, Con, 10, Grey. 254f WM. Mo2OAIE, Proprietor. .t� i li We aim togive ;g o satisfactiotn in Comfortable For anything in the Harness Line FOOTWEAR of all kinds. e 'We take stock Jan '15th and Close our boons for past year, and request all parties indebted to us to call and set- tle before that date. • 4 RICHAIIDS :t