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BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, yULY 14, I910
New Advort'isprnents•
Notice -Al, Aturdie,
I odnlcH-.-1P. RSmith,
Loons -T, Mo roger,
Card ---Dr. Rnmiltop.
Local -Wm, Qrnham,
Strayed-1i'red. Brewer.'
Teacher Wanted -W. Tuill.
Notice -Lieutenant Dennison.
Voter's List -A, H. Macdonald.
Practisel000nomy-A q, Roes.
HouSe grid Lot for Sale -Dire, Jas. Laird.
Olearin • Summer goods -9, N. McLaren.
To the
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Mill Company,
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East Wawanosh
David Chamney,who has been so
seriously ill for the past two months,
is now improving rapidly and we hope
soon to see him up and around again.
CALLED Hors.-E11eu Wilson, re-
lieb of the late James Rath, passed
peacefully away at her home on June
30th, aged 09 years and 10 months.
Her, husband predeceased her by 17
years. Mrs. Rath had been in failing
hea]th for some time, and the death
of her sun about six weeks ago proved
too much for her weakened condit ee,
and she gradually sank until death
claimed her. She was a Methodist in
religion. She leaves- behind her one
son, William, of Clinton, and one
daughter, Mrs. John Grimoldby, of
Seaforth, who will be deeply sym-
pathized with . in this their double
bereavement. The funeral on Satur-
clay was very largely attended, show-
ing the eeteern,in which the deceased
was held. Rev. Mr. Fear, of Blyth,
officiated at the house and grave in
the absence of Rev. Mr. Miller, the
new Methodistminister on Aubtn•u
Circuit,
Atwood
0. H. McFarlane and James Per-
guson left for Vancouver, where they
contemplate going into business.
REV. M. ASHBY GIVEN A REOEP-
TION.-A - very happy evening was
spent on the lawn of James Longmire,
when a large number of the oongvega
tion of Sb. Alban's Church met to
tender a reception to the new incum-
bent, Rev. Mr: Ashby. The chair-
man, Dr, 0. McMaue, gave a very
appropriate address of welcome, and
in reply Mr. Ashby thanked them for
their hearty, reception, .and hoped
that• good feeling would continue to
exist during his pastorate. The pro-
gram consisted ot instrumental and'
vocal solos by Mrs. Cressy, Miss M.
Wilson, W. McOn1Ia and Geo. Cox,
Miss Jennie tllc0ulla acting as accom-
panist. During the evening Rev. Mr.
Amos and Rev. Mr. Reid, the Presby-
terian and Methodist pastors, spoke an
a manner befitting the occasion. Af-
ter the program, while the congrega-
tion was gathered round the tastily
decorated tables, enjoying the good
things provided by the Ladies' Aid,
Mr. Giunclenber
selectlone'on higer Rave a number of
s tyx•amaphone.
Jamestown
Robt. McKay took the meeting in
Victoria Hall on Sunday evening,
Miss Fanny Small, of Elmira, was
visiting at the Thome of Thos,
Strachan.
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. -Tho Sumnrer
meeting held in coneeetion with the
Wotnen's Institute in 'Victoria Hall
on the 7th inst., was a derided success,
about sixty ladies being present at' the
afternoon session. Miss E. Smillie,
graduate nurse, addressed the audience
oir. "Health anis Hygiene in the
Horne", after which a tasty lunch was
served on Mrs. Geo. Eelcinier's lawn.
The union meeting held in the even-
ing was well attended. P. A. Mc-
Arthur gave a short address on the
"Benefits of the Institute". Miss
Smiilie's theme in the evening was
"Canadian Literature", Solos by
Miss Verne 1ekmier and D. Strachan,
address, J. Cult and T, Smith ; thorns
"The Cows are in the Oorn" by six
girls.. S. Snell was Chairman. The
next Institute meeting will be held
at Mrs. Jas. Strarhans' on the 28th
inst., when all the ladies are invited
to attend.
McKillop
MCKILLdr Oomeou.-Council met
at Calder's Hall, July 8th,' A By -Law
for restraining and regulating the
running at large of doge in the Muni-
cipality of McKillop . was read and
finally passed and an .Inspector ap-
pointed .for its enforcement. The
Clerk was authorized to advertise for
tenders for the construction of the
Millen drain. Thos. Purcell was ap-
pointed Inspector on the tile portion
of the Nash drain. Charles Regle's
report on the Bolton No. 2, drain. was
received and he was ordered to make
the repairs recommended in report.
Pathmasters are reminded that it is
their duty to have all. noxious weeds
cut ox• destroyed to prevent their seed
ripening, such: work to be doneasStatute Labor and any Pathmaster
neglecting or refusing to perform such
duty is liable of a fine from $10 to $20.
All Statute Labor Lists with work
completed must be returned to the
Clerk on or before the 15th day of
August,. M. Mmtnxx,. Olerk.
Cranbrook
Jas. A. McLachlan is renewing
acquaintances in the vicinity.
Miss Lulu McDonald accompanied
Mrs. Finn to Toronto for the Yaws
don.
The Forestville correspondent says
-Miss Sperling left for her' home at
Oran brook on Thursday last.- It wi
not be easy to secure a teacher who
will be as capable and painstaking in
her work as Miss Sparliug was.
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skirt. 8 prices to choose from, worth regular
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Mrs. S e11ee1' and Mrs, Finn, of Tor-
onto, and Geo. McDonald and family,
of Molesworth, spent Sunday at A.
McDonald's,
Word has been received from Dawn
Mills that Rev, J. F. Knight came
through the operation su0nessfully.
and the Drs, have some hope of lris.
recovery.
W. 11. Kerr, cif Brussels, took the
service in the Presbyterian church
Sunday morning in the absence of
Rev, D. B. McRae who is spend-
ing
a week at Lochalsh and the ake.
Walton
The Brussels Rural Telephone con-
;traction gang has been working in
this neighborhood.
About 100 people left Walton last
Tuesday morning for the Orange
Celebration at Stratford. Others
drove to Wingham..
Belgrave
Din WELL, -We are pleased to stats
that Miss Lizzie McLennan. daughter
of John McLennan, of East Wawan-
osh,successfully passed her Conserva-
tory examination in Primary piano,
London, taking first class honors.
She is a pupil of Mrs. Dan. Geddes,
Belgrave, and both are bo.be congrat-
ulated. Mies McLennan's success will
stimulate others.
Morris
Wild raspberries promise well.
The apple crop will be very light
and in a good many places scabby at
that.
S. S. No. 0 is advertising for a
school teacher. Walter 'Yuill is the
Secretary,
Many a good herd of cattle may be
seen on numerous farms in Morris at
this season.
A number in the Westerly side of
the township have applied for Rural
mail delivery.
A new wire fence is being put up
'across the front of -Thos. BIelby's
farm, 8th line.
A number from Morris township
attended the Orange Celebration in
Wingham last Tuesday.
Samuel Jordan, 5th line, has Fall
wheat that measured 6 feet, 6 inches
in length. Morris takes no back seat.
Miss Mary Dark. teacher, is taking
a course ab the MacDonald Institute
at Guelph. She deserves to succeed.
The trustees of S. S. No. 5, have en-
gaged Miss Cornish, of Clinton, as.
teacher for the coming year. Salary
will be $500.
We congratulate Geo'. W. and Mrs.
aekson, of Wiwa Hills, Sask., for-
erly of this locality, 0n the arrival
of a son and heir. •
We are sorry' to state that Mrs.
Alex. McNeil, 6th line, has not been
enjoying good health for some time
but we hope she will soon be better.
A. new steel bridge with cement
abutments has been put in on the 8th
line and a cement floor is also down.
This is the right move looking toward
permanency.
The trustees of Button's school have
re-engaged the services of Miss Mary
Fear for the corning year at a salary
of $425.00. 'We wish her' increased
suceess.
W. McCall's new brick residence,
8th line, is well on toward completion.
It will make a very comfortable home
and some
of tire, girls are singing "0 1
think of the home over there ! "
Hay is turning out a fairly good
crop notwithstanding the doubts of
some. Wm. Taylor, Stix line, hauled
15 loads, averaging over 2 ton to the
acre, from seven acres of meadow.
Miss Edna Smith and Miss Belle
McCall, of Toronto, have returned
home after a week's stay with Joseph
and Mrs. Bewley, 7th line.. Miss Mc-
Call and Mrs. Bewley, are sisters.
A short time ago as Mre. Alex.
Connors, 5th line, was climbing a fence
while going to a neighbors, she' fell
nd broke her right arm. We hope
ebe will soon be alright once more.
One' day last week Ohaa. Taylor, 9th
sue, had .the misfortune to prod his
eft foot with a Toric and the injured
member has been bothering him con-
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Monday forenoon three fires stare-
d along the G. T. R. track in Morris.,
Men soon busied themselves and put
hem out. Wes. Kerr, a son of Geo.
Kerr, working near the track gave
he alarm.
IMPROVING. --A new driving abed
x 40 feet, .with cement stabling
oder it, has_been built on the farm of
tiVrn. Taylor, 9th line. Ithas ametal-
c roof. Robert Vint, of Blyth, did
he Dement building and Mr. Taylor
nd George Jackson looked after the
ar enter work. •
.Che funeral of the late Thos. Miller,
th line, last Friday afternoon was
'Hely attended. Rev. Dr. Oaten
nduoted appropriate services. Pall
carers were Robb. and Jas, Shedden,
m, Kearney, D. Sommerville, Jas.
lark and Wm. Armstrong. By the
epax'tnre of Illy. Miller the last of the
'ly settlers in that section of Morris
as passed away.
BAD ACCIDENT.—Wednesday of this
eek, Harry, eldest Son of 'John
armee, 3rd line, had one foot so bad-
laceratecl by a mower that amputa-
on was necessary. The youth who
10 years old went to get eggs from
'web in the meadow aucl before be
t clear the mower knife caught hien,
s father was driving the team at
e time. It teas a most unfortunate
00105nee,
A former Morrisite writes from
dvers, Saslc., on June 20th :-En-
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Oat's subscription t0 THE BRUSSELS
Si'. We aro havingg vett' hot
other at present, theI:berinometer l
on registering 100 degrees in 'the re
ado. Spring crops . are all in the th
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but are a dull affair' as there are no
trees for shade, THE POST 18 as
bright and newsy a paper as ever and
comes regularly every week. There
were 425,000 bushels of wheat shipped
through Redeem elevators last season.
Yours sincerely,
Jas, Plilivzs,
Ethel
There was a large turn ont of
Orangemen to the Oelebeation lash
Tuesday at Wingham.
The house and lot belonging to Mrs,
James Laird in this village is offered
for sale. See notice elsewhere.
The service in the Presbyterian
Church last Sabbath afternoon was
taken by W, H. Kerr, of THE POST.
Last Sunday afternoon! Rev. Mr.
Lang -Ford, of Listowel,, preached to
a large congregation of Orangemen
and their friends in the Methodist
Church here,
Mrs, (Dr.) Laird and children, of
Lebanon, Oregon, are welcome visi-
tors with relatives here. Dr, T. T.
Laird, of Shtrwcod, North ' Dakota,
was also a visitor.
The meeting of the Women's
Institute will be held at the home of
Miss Hall on Thursday, July 21st, at
2.30, p. in. Topic "Easy Flower Gar-
den" taken by Mrs. C. Bernath and
Mre. F. Oxtoby.
FISH STORY.-Mibehell Advocate of
last week says •-A fishing party,
composed of F. Dufton, H. Dutton, F.
Hodge, Jas. Morrison, W. S',Bennett
and L. Lashbrook, spent k"hday last
in the neighborhood of Ethel and re-
turned with a °aids of 30 black bass,
which included someof the finest
specimens evert brought to Mitchell.
One base, which was landed: by Mr.
Hodge, measured 22 inches long, 5
inches deep and weighed 4,1 lbs., and
is claimed to be the largest bass
caught in this neighborhood.
Grey
Crops look floe.
The showers were very welcome.
Chas. Rozell hasbeen spending
few days in Toronto.
A new wire fence has been :bei
along the front of Allan Lemon
farm, 7th con.
James A. McLachlan, who has be
teaching near Arthur, is renewing o
friendships in this township.
Thos. Davidson and wife left
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Tuesday of this week for a tw
months' visit with relatives at Arcol
Sask. We wish them a pleasant ho
day and a safe return.
We are sorry to hear that Wills
Baker, of Granton, Ont., son of J.
Baker, of the 9th con., is laid up wi
typhoid fever. It is to be hoped h
will soon be convalescent.
The Township Voters' List for 191
bas been issued and was first poste
up in the Clerk's office at Ethel o
Thursday, July 14th. There are 85
names in Parb I ; 171 in Part II ; an
20 in Part III. 596 are eligible t
serve as Jurors.
The pic-nit held a short time ago i
H. Attwood's grove was a success a
usual. There was a full line of entrie
in the numerous races, ranging fro
4 to 16 and encompassed from th
ordinary to needle and thread, hurdle
sack, potato, obstacle, jockey, relya
3 -legged races, walking match and
nail driving contest. Therewasmor
fun than a box of monkeys. W.
Spence, p of Ethel; had a rereshmen
booth on the grounds and did a thriv
in business. emcee. A key found in th
grove may be bad from Ed. Fulto
The Committee would be very glad '
the person who took the straps fro
the climbers would return them be
fore next year's pic-nic as they are
indispensable. Everybody had a goo
time at the picnic.
SOHoos, REPORT. -Following is th
result of the recent promotion exam
inations in , S. S. No. 10, Grey.
Sr. IV -Total, 800 ; honoree 75% ;
Pass, 60%. H. Denman, 75 ; G.
Speiran, O5 M. Love, 60 ; G. hit -
field, 60. jr. IV -Total 800 ; honors,
600 ; pass, 480-E. Rothwell, 048 ; M.
Cox, 586 ; S. Machan, 680 ; F. Oox,
559. Sr. III -Pass, .480 ; total, 800-
0. Hollenbeck, 593 ; G. Renry, 559 ;
L. Lake, 651 ; S. Speiran, 533 ; Nf.
Inglis,
552 ; E. Hutchinson, 528 ; P.
.Hollenbeck, 481, Jr. III -B. Holten-
beck, G. Inglis, J. Ward. Sr. II -
Total, 600 • pass, 300,-0. Speiran,
410 ; L. Whitfield, 392 ; S. Baker,
388 ; J. Sieling 347 ; J. Love, 836 ; G.
Sieling, 820 ; 0. Ward.'Sr. Pt. II -H.
Whitfield, E. Ward. Jr. Pt. 1 -NI.
Speiran, V. Inglis. Primary class -
Good -M. Ward, G. Whitfield, Eric
Whitfield, B. Inglis. Fair -Edgar
Whitfield, E. Speiran, G. Sppeiran, Ft
Sieling, Lenora Patterson, W. Ward..
Number on roll, 48. ; average attend-
ance May, 32 ; June, 30,
L TRIN, ATeacher.
ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION.—Be-
fore the close of school in S. S. No. 8,
Elms, for vacation Miss EllaMcKin-
non, who gave up her position to
attend the Normal School in Stratford
next term, was presented with a Bible
and Hymn Book and a fine fountain
pen by her pupils. The following ad-
dress was read :-
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To MIOe ELr.A MCKTNNON,-
Dion T,iCss, :-As the tine has arrived
when It becomes necessary to sever the most,
agreeable relations which- have existed be.
tween us as teacher and pupils for the. last
three yours, we cannot allow this occasion to
pass, without expressing in some tangible way
the esteem i0 which you are held by us, You.
halve ever been faithful in your duty to us,.
patient with us in our shortcomings and have
always appreciated our moral and iutelleotunl
advancement. We asst you to ncdept this ad-
dress and this Bible and Hymn Book, not on
ecoount of their intrinsic value, but as a
memento of the many pleasant hours we have
spent together and as a token of our goodwill
towards you. We hope that wherever your
future lot may be, end 1n whatever vocation
you may be engaged, you may meet with the
same measure 0f =mess that has, attended
ourlabors amongst rsL. ro5aseHoanthoelirn
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ADA 1p;LIIAN,
CAIN, Haas,
ts.. recipient . made ani appropriate
ply in thanking the whalers for
eh. highly prized gifts and wished
e school the highest success,
8, B. McCall and, We -McCall ancI
children are spending' a week with
the former's sister, Mrs, Geo. Speiran,
14th con.
Qongratulatiolle are extended to
Miss Iva L. Harris o
f S. S. No. 2,
who wrote and passed successfully
the Entrance Examinations.
MRs, '
7.HGs, ALOOOzc ,DpoIAASED,-
Wednesday night of this week, Mar-
garet'1'iernnan, beloved wife of Tilos.
Alcook, 14th con, was called from the
earthly to the eternal home, aged 40
years. She is survived by herbus.
band, 2 sone and 2 daughters.
Canso.
of demise was child bh111. Mrs.
Alcock was married 21 yeas s olid was
a most estimable person, whose death
will be greatlyregretted• Two bro-
thers and five sisters reside in the
West. The date o1' funeral was not
decided upon when Tias Pose went
to press. Tho bereaved will share
largely in the sympathy of bhe com-
munity.
Wroxeter
Dr. McKenzie left last week for
Toronto.
14Irs, 1'. G. Hemphill is theuest of
relatives in Exeter. g
A. W. Robinson, of Saskatoon is
home on his holidays.
Mrs. Mead, of Toronto, is the guest
of Mrs. E. W. Lewis,
Miss Mather, of Keene, is the,guest
of W. J. and Mrs. Mather,
W. E. VanVelsor spent a few days
of last week at Oil Springs.
Mrs, W. Roe, of Gorrie, was a visit-
or in the village on Monday.
NL:Enox, of Wingham, was a visit-
or in the village on Sunday.
A. Ohisholm returned on Monday
from a business trip to Sudbury.
Miss Harding, of Orangeville, is the
guest of her brother, Harry Harding,
Miss Nellie Blois, of Harriston,'
visited with her parents here over
Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Sanderson, of Hamil-
ton., spent a few days of last week in
the village.
Robert Laing and John R. Gibson
left On Tuesday for a few months' visit
in the .West.
Miss. Cassie Harris, of Toronto, is
spending a few weeks' holidays at her
home here. •
T. W. Gibson, . of Toronto, visited
over Sunday with his 'sister, Mrs. F.
V. Dickson.
0. and Mrs. Koehler and Miss Jean
Moffitt, of Ayton, are guests of A. H.
and Mrs. Moffitt.
Geo. Rosewell has sold his livery
business to C. 1V1illigan, of Harriston,
who took possession last week.
Mrs. Bisset, of London, is visiting
her grandparents, Geo. and Mrs.
Barnard and other relatives here.
E. W. Lewis was indisposed several
days of this week, but we are pleased
to learn is able to be around again.
The monthly meeting of the W. F.
M. S., of the Presbyterian church, was
held at the home of, Mrs. T. A. Gibson
last Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Robert Hupfer, of Turnberry,
entertained the Ladies' Aid of the
Methodist church to tea last Wednes•
day afternoon.
The, successful entrance candidates
from this school were Misses Mary
Gibson, Margaret Brown, Elinor
Hamilton and Robert McKeroher, the
latter passing with honors.
A lawn social under the auspices of
the Salem Methodist church will be
held
atA.Gallah Friday 1'uday even..
ing. The Wingham Band will be in
attendance and a good time is expect-
ed.
John S. McTavish accompanied by
bis son, Allan McTavish, left on Tues-
day for Sault Ste. Marie, where they
visit for a few weeks before leaving
for Battleford, where they will spend
the remainder of the Summer.
I. 0. 0. F. -Following are the offi-
cers of Montana Lodge I. 0. 0. F.,
Wroxeter for the ensuing term :-
N. G., G. Davidson • V. G., R. Laing ;
P. S., J. Douglas ; R. S. T. Brown ;
Tress„ Geo. Baruard • Warden, Jas,
Stewart ; Con., D. McGrath ; I. G„
Oon. Reis ; 0. G., G. Paulin.
A. F. & A. M. -The new officers for.
the Masonic Lode here are :-Master,
G. Davidson ; Lodge
Warden, D. D.
Sanderson ; Jr. Warden, R. Black ;
Sr. Deacon, J. -Booth ; Jr. Deacon,
W. S. Ryan ; Stewards, J. Stewart
and A. MillerChaplain, George
Aliin ; Tress., J. Davidson• Secre-
tary, T. Brown ; Inside Guard, A. M.
Fralick ; Outside Guard, 0. W. Kitch-
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Perth County
Mitchell's civic holiday, Mpnday,
August 8th.
Rev. and Mrs. D. N. Morden and
two daughters, of St. Marys, are away
o0 a six weeks' trip to the West.
Masten' Warren Campbell, of Mit-
chell, has taken a position as'assistaut
stewardof one
1 sof the steamers run-
ning between Sarnia aucl Duluth,
George A. Graham, formerly of St.
Marys, has sold the Iroquois Hotel,.
Toronto, for $100,000. The buyer was
J. K. Hessy, of Ortllia, another alcl St,
Marys boy.
Jiro, and Mrs. Broderick, 'Mitchell,
spent Sunday in Hamilton,',ceilebrat-
ing, at their daughter's home, the 50th
anniversary of their wedding, 'Man
friends were present. g y
Wm. Finder, teho was working in
the NVettlaufer foundry, tell 011,
was struok onthe side of the head
with a sledge, which flew from the
handle, spiithnghis ear in two. He
narrowly esoaped a fracture of the
skull,
The stationing committee of the
Methodist
, Deaconess Society,' met in
Toronto lend stationed the deaconesses
for the coming year. Miss Sadie M.
Whitworth,: formerly. of St. is
has been appointed o Bridge Street
church, Belleville, to begin we'
1st, rk Sept
Augustus McNamara, a young mall
from 9eaforth, who is visiting at St,
Marys, bad an unfortunate .accident
the other day. While diving in the
river his head struck a stone in the
bottom. It regaled a number of
stitches to close the gash,
While helping Joseph McGratlh, of
Dublin, to butcher, his father, P. Mo.
Grath,was struck by a heavy 01)481n
which became wound about his neck
and struck his bead with such force tie
to stun: him. A doctor was called and
put 11 stitches in the unfortunate
man's neck and 13 in the scalp wound,
About midnight on July 2nd at the
residence of his daughter, Mrs, Jos.
A. Keir, St, Marys, passed away
without a struggle in the 92nd year of
his age, Wm. Dale, er., late of the
township of Blanshard. -A native of
Yorkshire, England, be was born in
the parish of Bilbro. in the year 1819.
Rev. J. Kennel, Mitchell, whose
health shad not been satisfactory for
some weeks, took a trip to see his son,
William, at Haileybury, and his dau-
ghter, Mrs. Bell, Oollingwood, and
also taking' in side trips under Corn
modore Cox to Obristian Island, Mea -
ford, etc. The rev. gentleman has
since returned with health much im-
proved, and with step elastic as of
yore,
Blyth
Mr. Slater, Mimico, was a visit
with his brother, R. Slater,'iu town.
of
Mrs. Hess, of Berlin, was the gue
of Mrs. Andrew Sloan during the pa
week,
Edward Floody, of the :Queen Cit
was visiting relatives in our burg la
week.
Mrs. Walker, of Colorado, is m
ing a visit with her brother, Cou
cillor Joseph Carter, in Blyth.
Dr. C. S. Macdonald, of Toront
was a visitor at T. J. Huckstep's du
ing the past week. The gentlem
are brothers-in-law.
John McGill and wife, of Saskatoa
are visiting relatives and friends i
and around Blyth. It is five ye
since they were here.
Mr. Gleunie, manager of Blyt
branch of the Bank of Hamilton,
away for his holidays. Mr. Evans,
Hamilton, is relieving.
There was a large turn out
Orangemeu and their friends to Win
ham on Tuesday despite the threate
ing appearance of the weather.
Tuesday of this week St. Andrew
Church choir drove to Goderich an
enjoyed their annual outing. T
pastor and Mrs. Small accompanie
them.
Rev. Mr. Shore is expected to tak
charge of the services in Trinit
Church here next Sunday. The ques
tion of who will be the new rector i
yet undecided.
Alex. Smith, M. P. P., of Nor
Middlesex, was a caller on Oouncillo
John Barr last week. The gentleme
are old friends and both well kno
breeders of good. cattle.
Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Sloan, W. W
and Mrs. Sloan and N. H. and Mrs
Young, all of Toronto, and all forme
well known residents of this locality
were among the visitors in conneotio
with the excursion of Huron 01
Boys, Many were glad to see the
and greet them as in days gone by.
At a special meeting of Blyth Oman
cil the Independent Telephone B
Law was passed, putting the los
Company in business shape to in
augurate the system. Itis expecte
that the contract will be let shortly
and work of construction pushed to
completion. Have you ordered your
phone yet 1
The Kincardine Reporter throws
boquets at two fax Blyth boys
W110 are now in the lake town. In a
big victory over Teeswater it says :-
"'Taman was in fine form and kept the
opposingplayers guessing all the
Gime. Begley in left field also played
a good game, his spectacular catches
being a feature of the contest." Over
a close game with Cargill the Review
remarks :-"Begley certainly started
in the second game, getting 2 home
runs and 2 three baggers out of five
times up. Taman was hurt on the
knee the
previous evening and was
playing under difficulties."
BRUSSELS WON BY' WIDE MARGIN.
-A well played match of Base Ball
was on the program at the Park,
Blyth, Monday evening between the
senior exponents of the game in Brus
sels and Blyth. The onerous duties. of
umpire fell to the lot of Baxter'Mc-
Arter, who knows the game from A
to Z. Brussels had on their batting
clothes and rolled' up a total of 14
runs, 6 of which were got in' the 2nd
innings and 4 in the Sth. The local
team played a good steady game but
could. not get the batters over the
home plate, seven innings being fruit-
less. Left • fielder Watson wont the
rounds in the 6th and Morritb Scored
in the 8th. Goodwin's pitching was
puzzling, Every Brussels batsman
Fob a run, Rus. Brown 3 of thein, At
ast 8 of the base runners were
nabbed between the stations in their
determination to score. The home
outfield took in all that came their
way, as did the visitors. In fact there
were few misplays and little time was
lost in completing the match. The
Follows
ot the combatants ryas as
follows :-
Blyth R 0 Brussels R 0.
Sims, Ord .,.,., 0 9 Hingston, of 2 8
Watson, 1P 1 8 'Bnrohill, 8rd 1 9
McMillan, of 0 4 Hawkshaw, lf..., 1 8
A. Somero lar b,,, 0 it Leckie, c 1 4'
McKay, rif 0 8 Brown, 2nd b 8. 2
R. Somers, p 0 2 McMillan, es-. 1 8
Coohnbee, s e - 0 2 Stratton rf 1 2
Merritt, c 1 2 Soott,1st , 2 8
Gosshorn, 2nd 0 8. Goodwin 9..,;... 2 8
Brussels -0 0 11 0 1 1 9 0-14
Blyth -0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0-2
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Y aro
putting
on a
number of good flames and doing
their share in helping sport alive for
which they not only deserve credit
but should be accorded mere'gener-
ous support in attendance at the
matches, The boys deserve. hearty
support.
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Last Sabbath evening Bev, Mr,
Irwin, of Kalamazoo, Michigan,::
occupied the pulpit of the 141st o he
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Cliurch and gavepa clear, cut practical
diseonrse on (donne life, The revereuc
gentienraold as heard with 'pleasure
yy many
a y frieu s.
S. Gibson, of Winnipeg, is here 011
a visit to his brother, Jas, Gibson an
other olcl friends after an absence
31 years. The sunshine of prospeh'it.;
bas shone on the pathway of the
visitor we are pleased to hear. He is
welcome back to Blyth.
iJP-T0-DATA. The improvements' to
the Commercial Hotel by the new
proprietor, F. McCaughey, are well
on to completion and put the place in
good shape. Two largo sample rooms
in the East were raised and cement
basement- rut under thein the base-
ment being fitted up for laundry p pur-
poses. The wash room for roomforbeen changed to a new position with
modern arrangements attached. The
enlarged barn is now 88x98 feet,
cement foundation and doors through.-
out. There are 29 open stalls and 4
large box stalls, granary, 40,, all fit-
ted up in substantial and workman-
like manner. Id. Mains was the fram-
er and carpenter and J, Stewart did
the cement work and both did their
part in good style.' There is also
ample shed and yard room.
HURON COUNTY ENTRANCE
EXAMINATIONS,
The following is th- e result of the
High School Entrance Examination
held at Clinton and Blyth, At Olin -
ton 86 wrote and 40 passed. At Blyth
29 wrote and 17 passedArithmetic
was the pinckingsubject,
BLYTH
Honors
Elva Manning No. 8, Hallett
Pass
Edward Dougan No. 12, H. & M
Ella Glousher.,.. No. 11, E W Sc H
Stanley Lyon No. 8„Hullett
Reidella McKenzie Blyth,
Mary Milne
Margaret Phelan
Fromilda Pfeffer
No. 1, Morris”
No. 5, Hullett
Ernest Patterson, ... . .. No. 7, Hullett
Katie Reid
Ella Rogerson. No. 1, Morris
Norman Stonehouse.... No it', E W
Elizabeth Sanderson .. No. 7, Hullett
Arthur Tiernay .No. 11, E W & II
Luella Wagner......... ...No. 9, Hullett
Hilda Williams No. 8, Hullett
Myrtle Young No. 12, H & M
CLINTON
Honors
Elmer Beacom Clinton
Fred 0. Ford ,•,,, tt
George MoTaggart tt
die Miller..........$. S. No. 12, G & H
Pass
Sarah Ann Agnew ...... .........Clinton
Ethel Bradshaw
Emma Oantelon No. 9, Goderich
Bridget V. Cabert....S. No.2, Hullett
Evelyn 101. Cartwright...No. 2, Hullett
Newman Oluff Clinton
Olive Cole............
Maudie Cook
Milton Cook.
Fred Orawford
Al Doherty ... ....... ....... tt
Lilian May Elliott No. 11, Goderich
Adela Mary Finlay No. 9, Goderich
Pearl Glazier .Clintou
MaMarion Gunn
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0lifford Harland .......... tt
Harvey Harland sf
Viola Hearn...
Marion, Hibbs
Emma Jane Hunter No. 2, Hullett
Harold Lowery.— .....No. 4, Goderich
Katherine McGregor ..No. 1, Stanley
Jean Middleton ......,No 9, Goderich
Jean Morris .........Clinton
E. O'Neil <,
Bessie Ross
Cecil Rowdeo
William Rutledge Clinton
Stewart Scott tr
Kathlyne 11I, Quxgley.S. No. 2, Hullett
Fred ° Tlhom� pson Clinton
William Wallceh'
Edna Wasmann
Irene lVillten
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The Twelfth at Wingham
It is estimated that 10,o0o people were
in Wingham on Tuesday in connection
with the celebration of the "Twelfth”
by the -Orangemen of Northwestern
Ontario. Special trains were run from
many points, the Grand Valley lodges
coming from the greatest distance,
probably.
A greatprocession, in which 40 lodges
took pert was formed tip in the morning
and proceeded to the park via Alfred,
Shuler, John and Frances streets,
Diagonal Road, Victoria and Josephine
streets. At the park addresses were
delivered by Rev. Richard Hobbs, Rev.
Wm, Lowe, of London, Rev, Mr.
Corey, A. I3, Musgrove, NI. L. AGoo,
Mooney, Ripley, Robt. Woods, cif Duf-
feria, and others. County Master M.
Dane, of Gerrie, presided,
Thomas F. McLean, of Wingham,
wee chief Marshall and looked well in
Orange uniform. Rain fell during the
day, but fortunately at such times that
it did not interfere with either the
parade or the speaking.
0H0 DAY AT sTRATiOIO
Stratford welcomed the: Orange
Lodges between Goderich on the West.
Ingersoll on the East, Palmerston on
the North And London on the South on
Tuesday and the weather was favorable,
Solneih t 1 x
g over seventy lodges Were
represented, esented, At the Queen's Park the
Orangemen g mea were welcomed by Mayor
Diuginan and members of the 'City
Ctitincil, while patriotic addresses were
delivered by Rev, Hugh Ferguson and
others. It is estiinnted between six and
seven thousand Orangemen wore in ,
altendauc0,