The Brussels Post, 1909-9-30, Page 1VOL. 38 NO. 13
BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3o, 1909
W. H, KERR, Proprietor
New Advertisements
Local -Mrs, lark,
Wanted -J. T. Wood,
For sale -Thos, Moore,
Caws for sale -John Hill..
Men Wanted -J, 11. Forbes,
For service -John McNabb.
Millinery openin Miss E. Tyler,
Carpets and L1noleume-Lenbtherdale & Son,
Londesboro'
Miss Edith Jenkin9, who formerly
taught at S. S. No. 5, is attending the
Normal at London. Miss Jean Mairs
attends the' Stratford Normal.
The West verandah ab the parson-
age has been torn down and the
material will be used in the erection
of a large one on the South side of the
house. '
DIHTRIOT EPwoi x LEA9uE.—The
annual Convention will be held at
Londesboro on Nov. 4th and 6th. The
program Committee has been fortun-
ate in securing Rev. 0, L. Kilborn,
M. D., late of West China, and Rev.
look this way
When you come bo Brus-
sels Fall Fair prepare your-
self to get a Photo. taken
while you are in town.
Good trine to have a Photo.
taken of your Family.
Pricesreduced for the day.
Photos. from.8 for 25c. up.
BREWER'S
Art Studio
S. T. Bartlett, Secretary of Epworth
Leagues end Sabbath Schools for
Canada and these with the best talent
from the District should make this
one of the beet Conventions held in
the Goderieh District,
Les.' Woodman, who had the mis-
fortune to have his arm broken while
employed with the G. T. R, at Clinton
and been laid off work for the past
three weeks has returned to his duties.
MoncrieitF
D. K. and Mrs. Livingston and Miss
Anna Dunlop attended the Henderson
—Ballantyne wedding Wednesday of
last week.
Wroxeter
Jos. Barton returned from Toronto
on Saturday.
Editor Chisholm and Wm. Thomp-
son spent Sunday in Teeswater,
ilirs. Shefifield, is visiting with her
brother-in-law, Jas. Paulin.
Norman Kalbfleisch is spending a
week with his parents in Milverton.
Geo. McIntosh, of Stratford, anent
Sunday at the home of Jno. Davidson,
Mrs. W. J. Mather leaves this week
for a month's visit with relatives at
Keene.
John Roe, who was relieving here
for two weeks, left for POrdwl
ah last
week.
Mrs. John Sanderson is having a
sale of all her household effects on
Friday Oct., 1st.
Misses Annie Allan and Florence
Roe spent several days with friends
in Milverton.
Mrs. Bailey, of Brussels, was the
guest of her daughter, Miss Edith
Bailey, last week.
A load of brethren of the Masonic
Lodge attended service in Teeswater
on Sunday afternoon.
Misses Ross and Sheriff and Mrs.
Thos. Bradnoek, of Gorrie, were iu the
village on Saturday.
J. W. Sanderson,of Toronto, spenta
few days recently with his mother,
Mrs. John Sanderson.
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have for the Fall season a much larger and better as-
sortment than we have heretofore shown and at prices
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The annual meeting of the Biblie
Society will be held in the Episcopal
church on Sunday evening at 7 o'clock,
There was no service in the Metho-
dist church on Sunday evening Owing
to anniversary aervioes . being held in
Salem. A number from here attends
ed the Harvest Home Festival held
Monday evening.
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Henfryn
Tuesday evening' an enjoyable time
was epent at the Harvest Home enter-
tainment in St. David's church,
Henfr n, Rev. Mr. Westgate 00-
cnpieci thechair. and interesting ad-
dresses were given by Rev. Mr. Cam-
eron, of Brnssels, and Rev. Mr. Wash-
burn, of Millbank. A good musical
program was provided by St. John's
ohurch choir, Brussels, plus two choice
solos by J. G. Jones of the same town,
The talent was kindly invited to the
home of Mr. Cunningham for supper
after the entertainment whish was
much appreciated.
Auburn
HANGED H:IMSELF.—John Holtz
hauer, aged 76, hanged himself here
on Monday of last week. He had
shown signs of derangement for some
time, and was closely guarded by his
relatives. Beiramis. ecl from the
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house, his granidaughter found hi
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hanging by a small cord in the driving
shed. Coroner Milne, of Blyth, view-
ed the remains, but decided that an
inquest was not necessary. The
funeral tookplace from the residence,
of his daughter, Mrs. Jno. Ladd, on
Wednesday at 0.45 a. m. to the 0. P.
P. depot and interment was made at
Preston cemetery. A service, con-
ducted by. Rev. A. E. Jones was held
at the home Tuesday evening.
Belgrave
Rev, and Mrs. Cook, are spending
their holidays with friends in
Michigan.
Miss Elsie Clark, who has been
spending a couple of months in the
West, has returned to her home in
Belgrave.
-John Kerr, of Wingham, takes the
service in the Methodist church next
Sunday and Walter Hall, of Whig -
ham, the Sundayfollowing.
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ANNIVE1tBAIt'Y.— The Epworth
League Anniversary
and Entertain-
ment,held in the brick church on
Sunday and 1VIondaa evening,t. and 27th, were decided success.
The weather was fine and the attend-
ance very large. On Sunday, Rev.
Leonard Bartlett, of Dungannon, de-
livered two able and instructive ser-
mons. The entertainment Monday
evening was everything that could be
desired. Short and pithy addresses
were delivered by Revs. Bartlett, of
Dungannon • and Thompson. of
Whitechurch. The recitations given
by Miss Harrison and Miss Johnston
were highly appreciated as was shown
by the hearty applause. The solos
rendered by Mr. Maxwell and Charlie
McDonald, of Wingham, testified of
their superior ability as vocalists.
The choir rendered able assistance.
The selections given by Mr.'McDonald
of Wingham, on the concertina, prov-
ed him to be a musical artist. All re-
turned to their homes satisfied. A
silver collection was taken atthe door.
The proceeds of the anniversary
amounted to $24.00.
ANNIVERSARY.—The .an niversary
services of Knox church were held
last Sunday and were of a 'particular-
ly interesting character being con-
ducted by Rev. D. T. L. McKerrol, of
L'ucknow. A large and attentive
audience filled the church in the
morning at eleven o'clock, the
speaker taking for his text, Mark
7, 33. Many hearts were touched by
the Spirit through the personality of
the speaker. In
the evening
againstn
the church was crowded The snbleat
was Heb 8, 5, "Do all'n
things accord-
ing to the pattern set on the mount."
It is seldom our privilege to listen to
suoh a marvellous exposition of divine
truth which no doubt will bear much
fruit. The church choir furnished
music for both services and showed
careful and patient trainiugg by Mrs.
Dan.do e 1
G es, who has the work in
charge, and were
ablyassisted byMr.
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and Mrs. Stalker, of Wingham Will-
ing hands had spared no pains in
decorating the church for the oc-
casion. Flowers and plants with
luxurious foliage adorned the pulpit
and platform and windows. Au offer-
ing of $05 was received and is being
used to paint the manse, the work
being under way.
Walton
Mrs, W. Neal spent a few days,
very enjoyably, in London,
Service in the Methodist church
next Sunday morning at 11 e. In.
'Vitae Tyler will hold her Fall Millin-
ery Openings on Saturday of this
week.
Rev, Mr. Burkholder, of Unionville,
conducted the service in Duff's. church
last Sunday.
The 0, P. R. train from Toronto
reaches Walton at 11.37 now instead
of 12.15 as formerly which is an im-
provement If the afternoon train
going East were changed to an hour
later it would suit people who go to
Goderich better.
Grey
Miss Ella McKinnon was home over
Sunday from her echool near Monk -
ton.
Next meeting of township Council
will be held at Ethel on Monday,
October 26th.
An appeal has been entered in the
Marsh va. Grey townhiP sui
t and it
will come up for hearing at Toronto,
next montnptonaoty.
A silo has been built on the farm of
Mrs. H. McKinnon, 7th con., and it
was filled this week preparatory to
the coming Winter's feeding.
Frank Woods, 16th con., delivered
to John Bateman at Ethel, on Wed.
nesday of this week, eight hogs
farrowed on May 9th, being four
months and 20 days old, which weigh-
ed 1720lbs., at average of 215 pounds
each. Mr. Woods would like to know
who can beat this.
Tuesday of last week while driving
a one horse wagon at Emmerson
Vipond's, 10th con., Master Erie Pur-
vis, 6th con., was thrown violently to
the ground, alighting upon his head.
When taken up he was unconscious,
his area being broken in two places
and is hurt seriously internally.
The total taxes to be collected in
Grey township for 1909 amounts to the
tidy sum of $28,080.19. Tax Collector
Bishop,.in .he North
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Division,
other n 11641.26 and Collector g $
C ctor Mc-
Nair in the South will be responsible
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for 10444.93. Drain and rails
$ , way
rates are one cause of the increased
amount in the Southerly portion of
the township. The Collectors will
soon be busy.
OeITuARY.—The Primrose Record,
Nebraska, of August 20th, states as
follows :—"The deceased, Rev. Adam
Patterson, was born Jan. 31st, 1842, in
the Parish of Clontibret, County of
Monaghan, Ireland ; died in Prim-
rose, Neb., August 17th, 1909, age 67
years, 6 months and 16 days. He
studied in Trinity College, Dublin,
Ireland, also in Owens College, now
Queen University, Manchester, Eng-
land. He took a private course of
Theology and engaged in City Mis-
sionary work in Manchester, England,
for fourteen years. At the urgent re-
quest of friends in America he was
persuaded to leave his congenial mis-
sionary labors to come to America
and engage in frontier work in Neb-
raska. He was ordained in Ponca,
Omaha Presbytery in 1879 and became
pastor of the Clontibret Presbyterian
Church in that year and remained in
that relationship for 22 years. He
had the honor of being elected com-
missioner to the General Assembly in
1891, which was held at Detroit, Mich.
He'oiued the A. O. U. W. January
1892, and remained a faithful and
honored member until his death.
Was Justice of the Peace in Prhnrose
for several years. He was married to
Miss Jane Livingstone in 1
868 • of the
children of this union who remaino
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mourn o hes loss, with his wife, there
are Isabelle, Emily, Lulu, Jennie and
Osborn, James and George, all ofwhom live iu the vicinity of Primrose.
Of the family of the deceased, three
brothers and three sisters mourn his
loss, Robert, of Kansas ; George
Riche, of Primrose Osborn, os o of
Cedar
Raids • Mrs,Johnson of Texas as ;
Mrs. Robert Roberts of Oaonto Neb
and Mrs. James Ktnnier, of Primrose
The esteem in which the deceased was
held was evidenced by the large con-
course of relatives and friends who
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from the present date and during the days appointed
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you a choice selection of all that is new and novel in
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A choice collection of Collars, Jabots and Stocks
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assembled in Primrose to pay their
last tribnte of respect to one whose
life was a living testimony of the
truth, purity and nobility of the
Christian faith, Coining to Nebraska
in Lire early days be labored under
adverse 011 Oulnatanees fot 'year's ;
drove in wind and storm to his ap-
pointments, and with bub one or two
exceptions never missed a service.
When physical infirmities eame upon
him and he was no longer capable of
actual ministerial labor, there was
no more faithful in attendance upon
church services. His whole soul was
wrapped up in his Master's work, and
when the end was inevitable his mind
dwelled upon the things he loved
when in health. The wife will miss a
loving husband ; the children, a kind
father r the brothers and sisters, the
ever wise counsel of an elder brother ;
the community, a sincere friend ; for
the activities of the deceased extended
to the civic problems of the coin -
inanity. The services of the funeral
were most impressive. The sermon
from the text, "Let me go, for the day
breaketh," was most fitting, for his
life spoke of one who was fitted for
heaven Summer -land. In being laid
away, it seemed to be in hallowed
ground, for about him sleep those who
were baptized
by
his hands, many
united it by hem in mairig
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of diem
ministered to when God's of death camee to their
home, and the sympathy of the Chris-
tian minister was an appreciated
comfort. As a closing to such a noble
life, Paul's triumphant words, "1 have
fought a good fight, I have finished
my course, I have kept the faith ;
Henceforth there is laid P up for me, a
crown of righteousness, which the
Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give
me at that day ; and not to me only,
but unto all them also that love His ap-
pearing,"—seemed to be most fitting."
Mrs. Patterson is a first cousin to
Mrs. Hector McQnarrie, of Grey town-
ship.
Morris
Brussels Fall Fair Thursday and
Friday of this week.
Thomas Bone is at Goderich this
week doing duty as a juryman,
Large acreage of Fall wheat has
been
put in this season in
DIorris.
Mrs. T.
Bielby is visiting
her daugh-
ter,
abg h -tet Mrs. J.
W. Calde r of Guelph.
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Tuesday and Wednesday p
eesday of next
week will be the annual Fall Fair at
Blyth.
Regular services in the Jackson
church next Sunday by the pastor, at
the usual hour.
James Wilkinson and wife, of
Escanaba, Mich., are here renewing
old friendships. The former is a son
of J, Wilkinson, now of Belgrave.
Miss Lola Agar, 2nd line, and Miss
Alice Paul, of Bluevale, who have
been visiting friends at Detroit, and
Seaforth, have returned to their
homes.
J. W. and Mts. Calder moved. last
week to Guelph where Mr. Calder has
secured a position with the Hydro -
Electric Power Co. of Ontario. We
wish thein success in their new home.
Anniversary services will be held in
the Jackson church Sabbath, Oct.
17th. Rev. Mr. Millyard, of Goderich,
will preach in the afternoon at 2.30
and Rev. Mr. Small, of Blyth, in the
evening at 7 o'clock. A thank. offering
will be taken at each service.
We are pleased to report that Mrs.
Robert Shedden, 4th line, who has
been undergoing treatment at Clinton
hospital for several weeks, is improv-
ing quite nicely and her many friends
hope she will soon return as well as
ever.
Ethel
Dr. Ferguson has been visiting g at
Kin cat
cline.
Frost -pinched some of the tender
garden sass last Monday night.
The last half of August make of
cheese was shipped to Lovell & Christ -
mit -s, Montreal, at 111 cents.
We are pleased to s hat Miss Ida
Cole has made so x'a' a recovery
from her attack of typhoid fever.
Ethel school
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will put
on
a
fancy Drill at Brussels Fall larP„t
Fri-
day afternoon of this week at 3,30
o'clock.
Robert Close is away on a trip to
the West where his sou is interested
in real estate. He will spend a month
or so in Saskatchewan.
We were pleased to notice that A.
McKee was one of the prize winners
in the standing pea crop competition
under the direction of East Huron
Agricultural Society.
TOWNSHIP OLEUM MCINTOSH DEAD.
—Wednesday evening of this week
John McIntosh, the well known Town-
ship Clerk, died very suddenly in his
office, from a stroke of paralysis. His
sudden demise came as a great shock
to the community, although he had
not been in good health for some
Months. The funeral will take plate
to Brussels cemetery on Saturday
afternoon.
The Thank Offering meeting of the
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
will beheld in the Presbyterian church
Tuesday evening, Oct. 5th. Miss Katie
Campbell, who is home on furlough
from India, will give an address and
tell of the interesting work being done
there. Miss Campbell needs no in-
troduction to the people of this local-
ity as she has 'teen heard and listened
to with great interest when home on
her 1
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o gh. A treat is in store
for those who attend this meeting.
Choice music will be given. Meeting
will begirt: at 7.30 o'clock.
PRESENTATIONS TO Mas. (Rltv.) J.
L. STEw.ar,—Mrs. (Rev) J. C. Stew-
art (nee Dunkin), who with her hus-
banclt leaves shortly for the mission
field in Ohina, was Friday afternoon
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giv r a foto well by the Mission Bank
of Aaiun Street Methodist c'troh,
London, of which she was President
this year. During the afternoon an
address was read by xSfiss Helen Miller
and Master Gerry presented Mrs,
Stewart with a handsome cold meat
fork. Afterwe,'l, a short program
was rendered and refreshmentsserved.
Friday night Mrs, Stewart was the
guest of honor of a reception given at
the home of Miss Thomas, Byron ave.,
by her Sunday school class, and was
there presented with the olase pin.
On Thursday afternoon she was also.
honored by the London Branch of
Alma daughters, who presented a life
membership pin.
Cranbrook
The frost on Monday night put the
tomato plants in mourning.
Mrs. and Miss McCann, of Walker-
ton, are visiting relatives here.
Miss Annie Gordon and Garf Mc-
Donald Sundayed with Miss Alice
Switzer,
Miss Maggie Switzer has returned
from visiting friends in Fordtwich and
Listowel,
Rev. Walter Russell will conduct
Revival meetings in the Methodist
church, Brussels, every evening except
Saturday, beginning Sunday, Oct.
3rd. Everybodyinvited. Weeknight
meetings 7.45.
Don't forget the auction sale of
household furniture, &c belonging to
the estate of the late
Peter Sinclair
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of next week at 1 m. F. S. Scott
will be the Auctioneer.
Geo. Siemon has his cider press in
working order again and ready to do
business on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Saturdays and will attend to chop-
ping on Tuesdays and Fridays in each
week. Come, early and avoid the
rush.
John V. Steiss, who has spent the
past 4 months with relatives and
friends in Waterloo county, is back
for a visit. It is over 40 years since
Mr. Steiss located here. For a man
73 years of age he is remarkably
smart.
Blyth
Blyth Fall Fair Tuesday and Wed-
nesday of next week, Oct. 6th and 6th.
The Crossley—Hunter union ser-
vices are still in progress and drawing
large audiences
Theair r' brush to s b bah has been fresh-
ening up
enintheappearance Lanae of the Mc-
Caughey Cau he hotel.
Myrtle Miss b
I Livingston and
Y R. R.
Sloan are exhibitors at Brussels Fall
Fair this week.
At Seaforth Fall Fair Thursday of
last week, Wm. Mason's speedy pacer
won 1st money in one of the speeding
events. It will likely be started at
Brussels Fair Friday afternoon in the
2.19 race.
Friday of this week Joseph Carter
will ,judge the light horses at Brussels
Fall Fair. Thursday Frank Metcalf
will allot the awards in the Fruit De-
partment and R. R. Sloan will be in
charge of the Root and Vegetable.
classes. They are experts in their
respective classes and have repeatedly
performed the same service at Brus-
sels.
The man Walmsley, charged with
breaking into a private bank in Blyth,
was sent up from the village for trial
aud was brought before His Honor
Judge Holt for election, when he
elected to be tried in the County
Criminal Court without a jury, and
pleaded not guilty to the charge. The
trial was set down for Tuesday, Octo-
ber 5th.
FINE CONCERT.—The Evelyn Buck-
ley Concert Co. gave their entertain-
ment, according to announcement, in
Industry Hall, Blyth, on Saturday
evening and put on a most excellent
program which found favor with the
andience. Miss Buckley is a pupil of
Thos. Steele, of New York, and is a
credit to her teacher as a soloist.
Other members of the
Co, were Miss
Ruth Hopper, re
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oder • Mrs. Laird.
violinist and Miss Stevens pianist.
They each do their part exceedingly
and well recommended themselves for
a return here.
FAIR NIGHT OowexxT.—Wednesday
evening of next week the annual Con-
cert will be given in Industry Hall
following n the Fall Fair. A 1 talent
bas been secured in the McLeod
Scotch Concert Co
of London. On
the program will be Miss Annie L.
McLeod, the great impersonator of
Harry Lauder ; Norman Maudsley,
London's favorite tenor, who will also
sing duets with Miss McLeod ; Miss
Amy McLeod, the champion National
dancer of America ; Miss Irene
Straitch, a fine soprano. Mrs. A.
Robson will be the accompanist.
With such a galaxy the audience may
be sure of having something extra
good. Plan of reserved seats will be
found at the store of Messrs. Ander-
son & Son. Get your seat early and
be sure of it. Concert will commence
at 8 o'clock.
North Perth liberals.
With a most enthusiastic attendance
of the Liberals of the North riding of
Perth the convention opened in Milver-
ton last Friday morning. The chief
speakers of the convention were : Hon.
R. F. Sutherland, M. P. tor North
Essex and ex -Speaker of the Dominion
House, and W , 0. Seeley, M. P. for
Wentworth,
Both delivered telling
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addressesn
a d highly eulogized the work
of Dr, J. H. Rankin since be has en-
gaged in Parliamentary anontarv duties
Ad-
dresses were also delivered by Dr. J. H.
Rankin, M. P., and Wellington Hay.
R, F. Harding, of Stratford, was in the
chair. The following officers were
elected ;—President. 12, Harding ; Vice -
President, 1 , Doerring ; Secretary, D.
13. Grieve ; Treasurer, John Brown ;
Vice•Ptesidents, D. M. Ferguson, Strat-
ford ; J J. Foster, Listowel ; J. Mc-
Callum
North Easthope ; George Lett,
Ellice ; Alex. McLennan Morning ton ;
oho G,Dick
sen, son, Ehna; Harry Hems
Worth, Wallace ; Johu C. Grosch, Mil-
verton,
THE LATE ROEST. ELLIOT, OF MOLES.:
WORTH.
Some eight weeks ago Relit, Elliot,
then apparently as well as ,lie ever was,
became partially paralyzed and his
strength graanalty failed him, Death
carie Sept. 14111 and ushered him into
full realization of the hope and, joy of
itis youth, manhood and old age. FeW
men have been more'singularly blessed
in life, A. happy marriage, a good
home, a healthy end prosperous family;
grandchildren by the score, and a vigor-
ous and buoyant old age.
He was born near Waterbeck, in
Dumlries, Scotland, Feb, 1822; was
brought up on a farm and went to ser-
vice at an early age on small pa;'. '1'liis
was one of the featnres,of his life that
he was proud of—that he served his
master well on small pay and saved
money too. Twenty-eight years of his
life was spent in Scotland. In 185o he
married Mise Mary Beck and sailed for
Canada and arrived at the home of his
brother, Wm. Elliot, at Bright, Blen-
heim Township• lie spent tour years
near Ayr with Mr. Rogers, a farmer ;
three years were spent at Keg Lane
'1'oll•Gate, on the Toll -Gate road be-
tween Paris and Ayr. In January,
1858,came
he to the bush Molesworth
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-andettled on the land and now wu kuo as
the Elliot homestead
Mr. and Mrs Elliot found pioneers
ahead of them when they came here. viz.
Andrew Mitchel and family ; Juo. Mit-
chell, sr,, and family , Jas. Graham and
family and others. In these pioneering
days the best means of locomotion was
on foot and Mr. Elliot had some long
walks, notably from Ali' to Moles-
worth, Molesworth to Mitchell etc. On
one occasion he and Juo. Mitchell, sr.,
walked to Goderich from Molesworth.
Brussels was then called Ainleyville.
They spent the night here in the hotel
on the return trip, At breakfast one
cup had to do duty for both. A borrow-
ed cup had been in service the night
before. At Goderich Mr. Mitchell's
knowledge of the full requirements of
the Government Land Offices prevented
the agent from acting the part of a
rogue with Mr, Elliot and the rebuke
the agent got from Mr. Mitchell would
last lum his lifetime. Through all the
pioneering days and up to the time of
sickness and death Mr. Elliot'sg ood-
will and sympathy were iven without
g
stint to all alike.
In the early days—the days of cor-
duroy roads and no bridges—Mr. Elliot
was one of the leaders in providing for
the ministrations of the Gospel, His
relation to the church was one of the
striking features of his life, A life-long
Presbyterian ; an Elder from the time
the Presbyterian cause was organized in
Molesworth ; an active worker in all
that pertained to the church's interest.
None could give more diligent attention
to the church's interest than he did.
His tenderest memories were connected
with her and his joy was in her pros-
perity. Anything that disturbed her
peace and progress was to him a matter
of deep regret and sorrow.
The subject of this notice was a man
that every pastor loved to see. Unfail-
ing in attendance morning and evening,
accompanied by Mrs. Elliot (though
living two miles from church) unless
some very unusual circumstance pre.
vented, up till the few weeks before bis
decease. Always an appreciative listen-
er, and never forgetting to •encourage
the speaker in mentioning some thought
that had been presented from the
Divine message.
His religion was one of sunshine not
moroseness. 'Ever a cheering word.
He never lett you without leaving
laughter behind, and in all the message
of Christ was uppermost in his life and
conversation. His visits to the sick
were as fragrance in many a sick room.
Many thanked God and took courage
fromvisit,His faithfulness joy-
ousness,
o -
his j y
o snes humbleness and trustfulness are
u s,
memories that enrich the lives of many
who sorrow in bis departure but who
rejoice in faith made' stronger in 'know-
ing him.
The funeral was the last opportunity
available to all who lived within the
limits of the community district and di trict t
o
show their sympathy to his wife and
familyand thir esct for bis memory.
a p Y•
Molesworth has never seen a larger
funeral and indeed no man has ever
Elliattended morefunerals than did Mr.
ot.
Of those who remain of the family
Mrs. Elliot will feel his departure most
keenly. Had he lived until next June
they would have enjoyed sixty years of
married life together. What attach-
ments and affections must have been
linked together in that space of three
score years I A separation from each
other when so much unanimity and love
existed did not come without its pang to
the heart of his wife whose care of him
was first in all her thoughts, and from
the day he had to take his bed until his
death there was no separation day nor
night, for the Messenger might come at
any time. Tne Almighty was good to
her in thus preparing them for separa-
tion, His manhood and strength failed
by degrees, his spirit never. There was
the sorrow of parting but not without a
loving farewell and a joyous hope of a
happy reunion. Sixty years of married
life. sixty years of joy and sunshine,
sixty years of family worship at the
flood and ebb of each day with its song
of
praise from t110 good ocl old Psalms. aud
paraphrases from the good Old Book
sung in the good old way is an enviable,
record to aood old a ago,
S, Rindell, a young swede, was killed
at Cobalt, being struck in the head by a
cage.
The young Indian who shot a squaw
in mistake for a bear was acquitted at
Kenors.
E. B. Hamilton shot himself on. his
wife's grave in Beechwood cemetery at
Ottawa.
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Mrs. ,
Ms. 1`, r.,ay�
$ v .a died at St. Cath-
arines with symptoms of poisoning that
she suffered from several years ago from
eating'toadsto0ls,