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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1909-11-11, Page 1VOL, 38 NO, lg New Advertisements; Oemh,g-enter, Dorenwend, Redaoi ona:iale J5wnn�,kOo. Farm far 8nie-ArEterlterr, Maley Bros,Reduction wale -Miss is Carr. Mort cu a $ule' -W. 'M. Siucinip, Watat this space -Legal Option Committee, Mstxxxt ibis W roxeter meeting will be held in the basement of the ehurch, A good program will be supplied by Mies Wheaton, elocutionist, of•Pine River, assisted by local talent, Walton Molt J1op Council will meet here noXt week, Miens Ferguson were the guests of Miss Dickson ab Atwood over Sunday The assemlbly last I+'ziday night in the A. O. U. W. Hall attracted a large number, R, B. Harris left its week on a Next Sabbath Rev, Mr, Perrin, of intsiness trip to the West. Wroxeter, will conduct the services J, R, and Mrs. Wspclb':pea Sunday in Duff's church. with relatives in Clifford, Part of our main street has been Mies May Brabetter has taken a teeribl mouldy, Bettrdrains position in "the Planet" office. use of rho e drainage, the grader and plenty of gravel Miss lVIilctixod Playford is spending a would cure it. The call to Rev. Mr. Lundy, of Wil- liamsburg, y Brockville Presbytery, from Du's church Walton,hasheen accepted and the induction duction is expect- ed to take place in the first week of December, Fidler particulars ars- flounced later, Rev, Mr, Wishart, B. A.; of Brussels, is Moderator of the congregation. • Cow limen.-Friaay noon the C. P. R. express going West found a cow belonging to Obes, Case on the cross- ing near his farm. Bossy' could nob get clear in time so was hurled with i. force great against the fence by lite engine resulting in her death. The fence post wbere she struck was brok- en off so some idea may be had of the 4•Ds•P•4+b4.4.4.1. 44444 4•FO•h4• .41+•ecer.• 44.••4•l•4•II•i•14•D•.44-1••..e•-e4+4 Gift that On'1... You c • y an Give + • What would be better th• i fan a living Portrait of Yourself week with her sister, Mrs, A, McLean, Mrs, R, Black has returned from a week's visit with friends near. Gorrie, Trio. Booth has purchased the butcher business here from L, Stin- son. T. I1albfleisch and daughter, Mise Lily, returned to their home hi verton this week, Win. Green, of Turnbsrry, has sold his farm to Alex. Wright, of Lakelet, 'who takes possession soon. Anniversary services in connection with the Methodist Ohnroh will be held on Sunday, Nov. 21.st, when Rev. Mr. Baker, of Teeswater, will occupy the pulpit morning and evening. The following Monday evening a Tea - • The Kind we Make 0 +4 i : Come now before the rush and let:ushave the order. i ♦ Were prepared to give you the best your money can buy i T Few -Post cards, 8 for 5c ; Local 2 fee 5 4• 4 o s. 4. H. R. yrs EWER i. •1, ♦ 4 4,414.•+04.404.•+404.04.•444,044444.• +o+o+++.+44.44+*+*+41+0+*+4 414.4+h.404.•441.04.• 1•.•1+44 4•A♦✓r4.;•O+O*4*.+4.1...1.4+4.4+♦+4+♦+4 .+ .44+44.44+ .444 4 d 4 404 4 .+1,44 +.4444+,4444+•i+4d. d 4✓i t.41410 f eIIin•: iut I ,1, + p p .� Hard,ware tack of Jas, . Shaw + A .4i• • i I have decided to sell out my entire stock of hard- i ware before the New Year and in order to do so will sell at a sacrifice all lines in stock.' • + 4 4 Some Specials for this week -4 • -Bamboo Poles at2for5c, •i ♦ Wire Door Screens at 10c per yard. 4. • 4- -Buck Saws, a good assortment, at prices from 40c to 85c. 44,.' + -Razors, some extra good ones for 40e each. 4' ♦ -Boker's make razor strops maimed 10 per cent. • -All kinds of Graniteware 20 per cent. off. 4• • -Scythes few wBaskets, splint at 20c and willow 50e. 4♦+ ♦ 10 per cont. below cost. + -Cow Chains, 4 chain' style, 25c each, ♦ e -All small goods such as Snaps, Hooks, Locke, Hinges, Auger 4• se Bits, Bolts, Tacks, Screws, etc., ate regular price. 4 -1• a -i also carry Pure American: Coal Oil, imported in barrels. Try a + a• • gallon, Anything not in stock will be ordered for you cheer- 4 fully; Call and make 'a trial purchase. • '1' Special Discount of 5 per cent. for cash on all purchases 4' of more than SS, i i i . JAMES SHAW .4.4.1•.•1•.+4,4.4.44.4 0'•44.4 :•44.44+4.1.4+x4.44 44444144441F4Q444P4 e M I N G Pref, Dorenwend TRANSPORTATIONS1m POMPADOURS' g SWITCHES; CLUSTER -CURLS of Toronto the well-known Hair Goods Artist will visit BRUSSELS at Amerioaa Hotel Wednesday, Nov. 24 During:this visit he will be a,;l k showing the latest Parisian and New -oric styles. Yon are particularly invited to call, inspect and try on any of these creations, The Dorenwend Sanitary Patent Toupee For ell:- �tr� :, Gentlemen who are bald, is a +le 1 head covering, far superior in both style atxcl durabiliby to an other J' •� ,+',- maitltfaotrti, Y �� , ed. AL 111 cw , o.proseut day e qi 44141 ��� • ,-.,��,e over 9tl,000 of,these aro fn. use 44 titrou 110nt.. Canada a and 1 Ui iter � 1 States. Call al and �. l have 'i tete cls of 0 r L� sir ation. One Day Only The DOREENWi Nib CO. of Toronto, Limited 103-105 longe Street Remember, ,$MUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVRIIBRR rt, fgog blow. Ib will baa lose of front 100 to $50 to the proprietor, ;Leridey evening the annual Bible Society meeting was held in Duff's Church. For various local reasons the attendance was not nearly es large as the importance of the cense deserved, Rev. Mr, Tyler presided. The address was given by Rev. illi, McLaren, o@ Shakespeare, who hand- led the subject in good style. Officers elected for next year were :-Pres„ Rev. Mr. Tyler ; Sec. -Trees., Tas, nl Ben 'son n" PRE9LRVINC3 OaILDREN.-Hors is a 1'Ocipe proforred by Mrs, Oliver Turn- bull, of Grey township, for preserving children :-"Take one large grassy field ; one half dozen children all cues ; - three small dogs • one long narrow strip of brook, pebbly if pos- sible ; mix the children with the dogs ; empty thorn into the field, stirring conbinually ; sprinkle with field flowers ; pour brook gently over the pebbles ; cover all with a deep blue sky ; bake in a very bot sun when the ohildree are well browned they may be removed ; will be found right and ready for setting away to cool in the bath -tub." We think Mts. Turnbull has hit tire nail on the head very nicely and a trial will convince the dubious, Belgrave Thursday evening of last week the annual Bible Society meeting was held in the Presbytexian Church, Rev. T. A, Ferguson, B. A., in the chair, Annual report was presented by Chas. McClelland, who ie a veteran in this as in every other good cause. The address was given by Rev. P. J. McLaren, B. A., of Shakespeare, the Society's agent. It was a good one. which encouragement should be de- rived in the good work. Following. officers were ejected President, Rev. Mr. Cook ; and Mr. McClelland, Sec.-Treas. There was a good attend- ance at the meeting and the financial results are hoped to exceed that of the past year. Blyth Miss Roberts, of Dungannon, was the guest of Miss Ella Metcalf last week. Some Blytbites attended the Assembly at Walton last Friday night. First monthly Horse Fair for this season on Tuesday, 30th inst. Don't forst ib. Mrs. Brython, of Clinton, was a vis- itor at the home of her brother, T. MoMurohie, last week. Droverat W son the lc well no shipper' of this lace we at- known ow Thursday of last week shipping stook. Blyth has not much chance to get lonesome far commercial travellers as there is a great grist of them here every week. Miss Jessie Hirons has gone to Clinton to pursue a course of study at the Spotton Business College. We wish her success.' Large quantities of gravel have been placed in the G. T.11. .yards. It comes by rail and its proper use will make noticeable improvement. Misses Jackson and Bielby attended the District League Convention at Londesboro' Thursday and Friday of last week and report a good time. Rifle match Thursday and Friday of this. week at the butts. Various classes and a lot of choice prizes will add interest to bhe two days. We hope theweatherrwill prove favorable. The stable on the property of Jno. Stewart, Dhxsleystreet East, is being - veneered with cement blocks. The owner is an expert at the cement busi- 1165Go5. vernment Fruit Inspectors An- derson and Bryan were here last week on a inspectorial visit relative to apple packing. They branded a number of barrels which will have to be repacked. No postmaster appointmenbhas been made yet, as successor to the late D. B. Mckinnon, Miss Fannie Mason is iu charge assisted by Miss B. Taylor. The young ladies attend to the work in first-class style. We regret to state that Mrs. (Rev.) Cooper is growing considerably weak- er and her life is in a precarious con- dition. She has been in failing health for some time despite medical skill and most attentive nursing. DIED IN THE: WEST. -011 October 14th Allan Lindsay, who removed from Blyth nine years ago, died near Portage -la -Prairie. Lasb month he and his family took typhoid fever. Mr. Lindsay passed away after a month's illness, The bereaved will be sympathised with In their sorrow. Something should be done by the Council with the street leading North. It is in bad shape sines the Fall rains set in. The adlaceet townships have a duty resting on them to make im- provements in the same locality. Ale - ready a roadway has been improvised . between the ditch and the properties lying alongside so as to avoid the ruts and mud. F. Metcalf has been bothered with one of Job's comforters on the back of his neck which has interfered con- siderably with his customary agility. It, prevented him from going. to Tor- onto this week where he and Co. Clerk Lane were to take a char e of Huron County . fruit exhibit at the Horticul- tural show, We 'hope he will 000,1 dissolve partnership with the producer of bis stiff' neck. MoreTerreer H'onsu FAIRS. -Tho regular monthly Horse Fairs at Blyth will be resumed this season as in the est. '1 he. 'e z will be pfive, of them com- mencing Tuesday, Nov. 30th and con- tinuing o u ;January February 4th • 1st • March Ise and March 20th, the . da being the Tuesday before the 1st Friday in each month and two days before Brussels Fair. Leading buyers will be ppx•eeent, A. 'W. Sloan ,s Presi. dents Be Livingstone, Vice President+ and 'W. Il', Kerr, Secretary, Clip out this item for future reference, School Board mea last Friday ing in lndustry Hall, all the mer present, Dr, Obarlesworth presi he (thief business of the meeting arranging the salaries of the teanhers for the coming year, Principal East. cott will receive $800, an inerease of $60 ; Miss Fraser, who eanne in the Summer, draws $500; jl2iss Thoxnp- son's salary was raised $05 and will be 5450 and Miss Murray will be similar- ly treated, In future the grants will odr bt0 i eo the school of board r e t aaur y Jarkiestewn even• Mrs. Fhellayson, of Killarney. Tile mein W. H. XERR, Proprietor funeral was held from the redden e ding, 28--0--12, on Weduesclay, tiro 20th' was and the remains ware buried in Glen- 000 cemetery, Rev. Mr. Pollock, of Trehezne, officiated at the service, Moricelefle George and Mrs. McTa ei't visited 'relatives in Ailsa Oreig and Merton for a few days, Neclby Robinson and bride have arrived eals l tot ' hezx new home at Ddmonton, The lather is well pleased with her first acquaintance with that thriving'eilee Mrs, Anna Dunlop', aucl grandchild- ren, Anna and' John Ichler, have•re- tux'ned totheir home in Pennsylvania after a,1 extended visit of two rnouths, with the former's son, George. Ethel Will, McDonald spent Sunday with friends in Wroxeter, Mr. Carr, of Wroxeter, preached in the Hall Sunday night. Miss Jessie Menzies, of Grey, speut Sunday with her cousin, Miss leorne Eokmior. Mrs, Arch, Robertson, of Winghem, is visiting friends in this vicinity for a fete days. • The annual meeting in connection with Victoria Hall will be held Friday Nov, 19111, at 8 o'clock p. m. All in. terested shonlei try and attend. Tenders will be received by fire Sec- retary till the 19th for the caretaking of the Hall for the coming year. For peirticalars see notice in the store; Norman Mulligan and henry Skinn are home again ga from the West being 001 there since last Spring. They in. tend going back again in the Spring.. Miss Bella McMillan, of Hamilton, was the guest of her cousin, Miss Jessie Strachan, for two weeks. This was not Miss MclVIillan's first visit to this locality and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming her back again, Tile Women's Institute will hold their regular. monthly meeting at the home of the President, Mrs. T. D, Miller, on Thursday Nov, 25th, ab 2.80 p, m, Mrs. T. Thursday, will give a paper on"The evils of fault-finding" and Miss M. Snell :will give a talk on "How to serve a dinner, These will no doubt be very interesting and a large attendance is requested. Morris Miss Eva Sparling, of Toronto, visiting her sister, Mrs. John '14 0105. It has been ..a slow job this Fail 'het the apples picked and roots pull as there has been so mach brok weather. The trustees of S. S. No, 6 have engaged bliss Carrie McCracken f the first 6 months of 1910 at an crease of salary. She will have attend the Normal next Fall hen the short engagement. Crackers is a good teacher and g along well in the school. Nnw TEXAS -Tam. -Ex-Convent Arthur Shaw, 1st line, bas been pointed Treasurer of Morris man cipality as successor to T. H. Bra don, who recently resigned, bawl sold his farm. Mr. Shaw will m k an efficient and trustworthy offlcf aud his acquaintance with the town ship and the residents of it will be value to him. The salary is $100.00. This week Thos. and Mrs. Russel well known residents of the 0th lin left for- an extended visit with th son at Saginaw, Mich. The lane had the misfortune to bury his wife last Summer so his mother will f fieiate as housekeeper while then Many old friends in Morris will wis Mr. and Mrs. Russell a pleasant sea and a safe retuni to their old hom where they have spent a good Than years. School. REPORT, -Following is'th report of S. S. No. 6, Morris, for th month of October. Examined i Geo., Lit., Arith., Spell., Hist. an Comp. Toted 450. Honors 838 :.,S • TV -Russet Currie, 367. Jr. IV - Russel . Bone, 342. Sr. III-=Gerti Shaw, 888 ; Lila Wilkinson, 293. J III -John Ynill,. 335 ; Isabel Shaw 318 ; Charlie Sellers, 808 ; Irene Wi kinson, 251 ; Ward Sellers, `174. Pt II -Gerrie Bone, Samuel Tulll, Ma Shaw, John Bowman, Sr. Pt. I - Mary Bowman. Jr. Pt, I--Earol Sellers, Mina Wilkinson, Lilian Sellers. 0. M. MCORAcmcN, Teacher SCHOOL REPORT. -Following is th school report of S. S. No. 10, Mor'is Sr. IV -Eines. in Spell., Lit., Aritlr. Phys. Total 400. A. Breckenridge 208 ; A. Miller, 239 ; V. Curtis, 187 Sr. III -Total 850. G. Moffatt, 029 13. Orttt, 503 ; T. Robb, 405 ; W. Messer, 478 ; T. Moses,, 430, Jr. HI - Exam. in Geog., Draw., Mem., Hist. Total 350. G. Curtis, 192 ; *M. Rich- ardson, 175 ; M. Miller, 185. Sr. II - Exam, in Draw., Spell., Mem., Arith. Total 850. Honors 20S. V. McLeod, 280 ; M. Breckenridge, 180 ; H. Pow- ell, 182 ; Z. Turvey, 173 ; S. Brecken- ridge, 128 ; M. Johnstone, 88. Pt. II -Arranged in order of merit, H. Robb, V. Johnstone, Pt. I -Addis Fraser, Be 'Purvey, C. Forrest, A. Ramsay. Those marked * missed part of exam. B. HENDERsoN, Teacher. OEITo.1RY, -- "The Prairie, of Cypress River, Manitoba, speaks of a former respected resident of Morris township as follows :-The death occurred on Monday morning of last• week of William Garvie, a pioneer of Cypress River. Though Mr, Garvie had been in ill health for some time, it was no sudden ailment that took him at the last, simply a wasting away of the vital forces after a most strenuous life. The late:William Garvin was born in Scotland eighty- four years ago, migrating from there over fifty years ago, the last twenty- seven of which have been spent on the farm here. IL is but a trifle over Live mouths since the demise of his wife, and searcoly a year si000 a son, Wm., passed to the Great t Bo and so that Beyond, a the bereaved family. has hese nailed upon to part with loved ones very often, A family of seven children, four sons and three daughters, com- prise the bereaved ones. These are 1 Alex„ Daniel, Malcolm and Mrs. preset., of Cypress River ; David, of Holland ; Mrs. Orr, of liedvers, and Miss Lizzie McLeod is visi friends in Walton. W. P. Freeman, of London, s Sunday with hie parents here. Mrs. G. Elliott is visiting her sist in-law, Mrs. R. and L. Gibson week, Oottahgoem yep rneetin will be h attlie home of S. S. Cole Friday ni this week, Sev sial from this locality attars the Guy Bros. entertainment at B eels last week. heMi are 1tHa all, who has been visi P $, and Mrs. Ransom, the past month, has returned to home in Montreal. The Tohnston Medicine Co. visit our village next week. T have been here before and put very good entertainment. We are sorry to hear that Wm. Graham has been very i11 some time but we hope the will s be able to be around again. The Foot Ball Club intend hold a big Concert in the nearfuture wh should be generoasly supported as boys provided some good sport for people of this locality during the p two seasons. teas TRonsL,E A1EAD.-A horse bleu Iau- and robe were taken from Ethel G. R. depot oe a recent night. As to. owner' has a good idea where th ed went the party interested is asked en return them within a week and s further trouble. re- The regular meeting of the Wome or Institute will be held at the home in- Mrs. J. Hemsworth on Thursday No to 18th. at 2.80 p. m. Topic "Oanadi ce authors and their works" taken Mrs. . Henderson c (Rev.) and Hall. Miss L. Hall is Secretary. W is Local Option is one of the leadi or topics of conversation. People t ap_ aro supposed to speak with conside i. able authority say, with a lively rall u, it will carry by a good majority abo ug the handicap in Grey, as many w a e voted against it at the former electio al are ready to support it now. Canadian Order of Foresters w of attend their annual service in th Presbyterian church at 2.30 Su 1, day 2lstinet. when members are as e, ed to meet at their Hall at 2 o'clo Dili• sharp. Rev. D. B. McRae will preac ✓ The brethren are requested to be i attendance. S. S. Cole is the 0hi p - danger. e, Weare very sorry to lose the Fre le man family from our village. F y Freeman has accepted position o e miller in Lucknow flour mill wid y will necessitate the removal of th family. They will be much misse e from the church and village and wi e take many good wishes for a happ e. prosperous life with them. d Robt. Close arrived home from th :_.,Si Weston Nov. 4th. He is favorabi impressed with the West and looks a o if it agreed with him. Mrs. Close 1 p, improving from her recent Ulises although still confined to bed. 1- medical consultation was held and th doctors hope to be able to make Mac permxaueut cure. The Fordwich Rocord says d Benjamin Gibson took possession the farm cm Wednesday last, whin , he recently purchased from J. 0. W' e liamson on the 2nd con. of Howick Mr. Gibson was accompanied by heavy fall of snow. He prefers far , life to living retired, but speaks highly of life in the pretty little village o ; Ethel in Grey township, where he has been living. Welcome back to How - ick, Mr, Gibson. Miss Julia 'Toombes, of Toronto, who is to assist the pastor, Rev. Mr, Henderson, in special services next week at Roe's Church, will sing in the :Methodist Church here on Sabbath evening, as well as at Roe's in the morning and at Union in the after- noon. Miss Toombes sings very sweetly, and accompanies bee singing with her grain., which' adds greatly to the charm and pbwer of her songs. Excellent Quarterly meeting ser- vices were held in the Methodist Church Sabbath morning. At the Official Board on Monday afternoon, which was largely attended, it was unanimously decided to introduce the duplex envelope for Missionary con- tribetions, and that a Missionary Committee of strong Iaymen be chosen at each appointment to canvas the congregations in behalf of Missions as suggested by the Laymen's Mission- ary Movement. A letter from Noble A. Milne, a former well known resident, now of Balmoral, Man. writes as fellows :- We are all well, have had a good har- vest aud a beautiful Fall, Have had a few flurries of snow lately but no frost to stop plowing. I had seven entries in sheep at Winnipeg Fair and captured " six prizes. At our Stone- wall l iau• I of all the i•' i§ xis ' wool sheep aud John Oughton,nforn form - eel)? of Ethel, cleaned up the short wool class, Matt. Oughton is also living here. The first of the wild geese going South put in their ap- pearance today (Oct, 22u0)•so l expect we will see plenty of them for the next week ting pent ere- this eld ght ded rus- ting for her will bey up a IVlr�s. for oon ing ich the the: ase ket T. the ey to ave n's of v. an by m. 0g who r - y, ve ho u til 0 n- k- ak h. n of e- 11 le d 11 y 0 y s s A e a of h 11 a m 4.4+41.4+F41.4•ati•••L4•F4•F4•P4$4•N41.44• BIG + • • 4• 4• • • on Buggies and ,1, ism w Wagons • • 4 Go to E W AN & 00., Brussels, .p. + if you want a Buggy or Wagon. + ,♦1, They are making big reductions 4 in prices to clear off their stock + 4 as they must be sold to make • j room for the very large number + of photos: Cutters which they + •+ have almost completed. The • Gutters are of all styles and all + of the best material. Don'b + neglect to call and see the large •stock of Cutters for the corning 4 Winter. 4, ftWAN+ • CO + Wholesalers and Retailers, 4 • i Please send in your orders, Township Council will meet here next Monday, 15th inst. LEAcsIIE SoolAn.-The first of a series of League social evenings was held at the home of S. S. Cole on Nov. 1st. The evening's program took the form of Hallowe'en. The house was decorated with Jack -o' - Lanterns, etc, Guests, which num- bered over 50, were met in the hall by one of the members masked as ghost who directed all which way to go and another ghost directed them upstairs. Evening was spent at an apple contest which afforded considerable amuse- ment, then several other Hallowe'en tricks which was followed by the for- tune telling, The witch sat in a tent in the.paz-lar stirring the potent bev- erage in a cauldron, and as she was ac- quainted with most of the guests present, made many "good hits" much to the amusement of all. Lunch con- sisted of lea o - Corn P and ' + P p ogee to which ample justice was done. The guests left for home about midnight, all testifying that they had a merry time and if there was going to be many evenings like that in the League they were going to join it. Gods rich The death occurred Monday night of Thomas Lawson, formerly of Stiat- ford, who has been living retired in Goderich for ssome years. The de- ceased had been in poor health for some time. He was in business in the Classic city for many years. In re- ligion he was a Presbyterian, and in politics a Reformer, and he was a member of the Oddfellows. The fun- eral took place on Tuesday to Strat- ford. THIO LATE Joan W YNN.-The fun- eral of the late Johu Wynn, who died on Saturday, took place Monday afternoon from St. George's Church. The deceased was a railway mail clerk, but many years ago was super- annuated, He was an elderly man, and had been in failing health for some time. His wife predeceased him a fete years ago, and he leaves sur- viving a family of four daughters : Mrs. White and Mrs. F. Naftel, of Kansas City, and Misses Maude and Pearl, at home. The deceased was a staunch Reformer and a strong tem- perance advocate. CANADA'S BIG EST MAN PASSES A- WAY. -Jonathan Millar, the heaviest man in this part of the world, and one of the best-known hotelkeepers in Western Ontario, died Monday morn- ing at Callow, a village a short dis- tance from Goderich, where he had been keeping hotel for the past three years. Mr. Millar was a son of the late Ben Millar, after whom the vil- lage of Ben Millar, a few miles from Goderich, was named, and for many years was in the hotel business there. Subsequently Mr. Millar was for years the proprietor of the old Albion Hotel, and for a time was in the livery business here. Later he was proprietor of the Grip House, Sea - forth, before going to Carlow. Mr. Millar's enormous weight made him a notable character, He tipped the scales at 465 pounds, lie was 63 years of age, and was a Mason. He leaves a wife surviving. Grey Township Council next fitondey, 15th inst., at Ethel. Auction sale of farm stock at Mrs. Flora . McNair's, Lob 22, Con, 16, Thursday of next week. There were 880 names attached to the Local Option petition which will be dealt with et next Monday's Coun- cil meeting. Special services will begin at Roe's Church next Sabbabh. Miss Toombs, of Toronto, is to assist the pastor iu these services. Voters' List Court will not be held in the Township this yearasno appeals were entered and the printed list lues been certified tifled to by Judge Doyle, This week Jno. Lowe and A. Bishop are away y n o a tri aldii P to H nand County. They expect to fetch back a carload of young cattle for sale by auction. A delightful ,social evening was given by the Union Epworth League on Thursday last. Along with a choice program. and light refrieh- ments bliss Richmond ,gave a flue te. port o£ the Lueltumw Convention, One day reeontly while drawing in turnips Robe. MoAlllstet' had o00 of his horses accidentally step foto the hole whieh he was eliding the turnips down into the root) house. Witlr extra kelp the animal was relieved from its most daugeeons position very much used up but we hope nothing,. serious will come of it as it is zt very. valuable horse, . So$C9r+ REroRT.--The following is the percentage obtained. ed b the pupils of S, S. No.1) Grey for the month of Oetober. '1'bOtee merited with an asterisk missed one or more examina- tions :-Sr, IV. -Lilly .Harrison, fig ; *.Beth MoNaught, 68 ; Laura Spoir;an, 67 ; Clancy Flood, 55 ; *Bessie Mc- Quarrie, 64. Jr 1V. -,May Livingston, 74 ; Violet McKay, 72 ; *Lottie Me. Kay, 49 ; *Hacoid Livingston, 46 ; 'Noble Schnook, 44. Sr, ill. -John McKay, 59 ; *James Meehan, 53 ; *Cranston Bray, 51 ; *Elnicr McKay, 51; *Stuart) McQnarrie, 88. jr. 11I.- eM�ary Brown, 68 ; *Laurie Hislop, 58 : Harriet, Met uarrfe, 58 *Agnes Tarr, 5L Sr. l i,- Willie Neabel, 78 ; How- ard Machan, 72 ; Viola Schnook, 69 : Mary Smith, 08 ; Arnold McKay, 67 ; *,E114 Tam 61 ; *:Flossie Machan, 50 ; *Mabel Hodge, 45 ; *Hazel MoNaught, 42. Jr. 1.1. -Grace Perrins, 82 ; Willie Mac an 69 Ora MoK a.58 *Harvey Snelling, 48. Pt. Hee-Ina a McKay, Eddie Machan, Archie Mann, Harold Neable, Alfie Neable. Pt, (cont) -Earl Meehan, Alfie Tarr, T. M. ADAMS, Teacher. Brussels Branch Bible Society. The annual meeting of the Brussels. Branch of the Upper Canada .Bible Society W48 held in St. John's church Tuesday evening, Nov. - 9th, In the absence of President A. M. McKay, who removed to Ohesley, the chair was taken by Rev. D. -1., Cameron, rector, who conducted the devotional exercises assisted by Rev. A. O. Wishart, B. A.., ca Melville •Pres- byterian church. Secretary -Treasurer W. R. Kerr was ealled upon for the annual report. Some of the particulars gleaned from it were that the Presidents for the past 8o years were Rev. Dr. Fer- guson, Rev. W. Hayhurst, Rev. F. Ryan, Rev. Dr. Ross, Thos. Strachan, (14 years), Rev, R. Paul and A. e1. iltekay. Three of the number are de- ceased. The three Secretaries have been J. R. Grant, o ' Winnipeg uni e Dr. D. Watson, of Brantford antford ; aud W. i3 Kerr, the h atter having. completed 28 consecutive years by next Sunday, Novi,l4th. Out of 40 contributors of $1.00 in 1878 only 5 are now residents viz :-J. Leckie, G. A. Deadman, B. Gerry, A. Stewart, and W. H. Mc- Cracken. In 28 years the generous total of $4,111 has been contributed by Brussels Branch, an average of $147. For 28 years the annnal amount exceeded $125 and on only two occas- ions was it under the $100. Record year was 1894 with 5184.61 to the credit of the Branch. 1883 was the other extreme the sum being $80.84. Last year the total was 5154.31. The Bible Depository was closed several years ago as it was thought unneces- sary here. Rev. E. G. Powell, pastor of the Methodist church, was asked to ad- dress the gathering, 'instead of an address in commendatory, sentences he presented the Secretary with a Life Membership Certificate, neatly set in a gilt frame, from the Upper Canada ..• Bible Society, In recoeenition afpebis = long period of service. The recipient returned tbanks for the highly ap_ Some- . chosen �; resi- dent Secre- tary, F. Feild, a T. express- ed •" hi con- . The agent of the Society, Rev. P. J. McLaren, B. A., of Shakespeare, was then introduced. He is an easy speak- er with his subject well peak-erwithhissubjectwell in hand.' In opening his xemaks he expressed his pleasure at the recognition by the Society of the Secretary s long, period of office, complimented .Brussels Branch on its splendid record of over $4,000 and eulogized the faithfulness • and activity of the various collectors in covering the field so well The objects and principles of the Sooiety were briefly sketched and five leading features for which the Bible Society stands clearly elucidated. (1) For the unity of the Bible ; (2) Its 00i- versal adaptation (8) For its vitality; (4) Its great Missionary ageucy ; (6) it's word wide co-operation, sett con- clusion he poiuted out the e on - for• Christian people studying the Yl` g Lr, Bible more and worn and the desire- biliby and advantage of speakiu well of the Society and aiding in carrying on the great work i th as n ndef•t $al T. G..Jones sang the lino solo "Orcein of Paradise' to the pleasure pi the audience. The of2eriug wee taken- which atxxountod to $3.25+ - Tuesday being King ldward's Birth- day Bll tlg day the National Anthem rvtts, sung after which Rev. Mr. 0amnron pro. noimoe die Bea' h n dict' to The men n. xbra ,- of fhb e D >„ee toll prem ent tarried and appointed collectors s0 thatnobime would be lost as the financed year closes Dec, 31st, aud the. canvas is expected to be completed by Hutt data, Union meebtnggs in the interests of the rause will: likely be hold at tames. v i, Ethel, and lvioncriefl` elates for which Will be announced, preciated honor, The choir sang the anthem, where" In good form. Following office-bearerswere c for the ensuing year :-President, A. Hunter ; Vice -Presidents, the pastors of the Branch ; Secretary - Treasurer, W. H. Kerr ; Asst. tax•y, Dr. Graham ; Executive, Rowland, Geo. Thomson, Dr, W. Cameron, Jno. McDonald an Strachan. President Hunter ex ed his appreciation of the new and asked Rev. Mr. Cameron to tnue to preside.