HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1910-12-1, Page 1VOL. 39 NO., 22
BRUSSRLS, ONTARIO, 'THURSDAY, DECEMI3ER I, lglo
W. FI. KRRfi', Pro/iietor
Now Advertisements
TIRO begs -Jeri Pox.
nett forma -Tan Poser..
Plume lost -Tau Posse,
P'oranle-Mtssklallidny.
Phonographs --B. Carter,
For service-•JOOtn ]Brown,
Urea, sale• -D. NI. Gordon.
I3nrgnibs-G. N Molanren.
Thetics for rule -P, S cI,
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Colder weather -A, Nichol.
Week mai enc -els -D. 0, nese.
tlrooitory cele-Jsn. I I . S. tyna
Notices to creditors -P'. S. oott.
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DEA= or. DR, JOITN GuNN,-Dr,
John• Gunn, who practised medicine
for thirtyJive years, died' after .a
brief illness at Inehotne at Ailsa Craig,
Monday evening, in his elth year. He
was a consistent Liberal and a Presby-
terian. He was a brother of the late
Alexander & Donald Gunn, oo Gluons,
Limited. Dr. Gunn is survived by a
widow. two sons, Dr. John Grnt, of
Port Dover, and Andrew W. Gunn, a
druggist, of Smite Fa, Montana, and a
daughter, Lillian, et home. Hector
Gnun, 120 Albany evenne, Toronto,
and Dr, Wm, Gunn, Clinton, are
brothers, and Mfrs. John ].toes, Gies
gow, Scotltuld;, is a sister. Funeral
tools glace i'Veduesdtay to the Nairn
cernetery. This h, the Ord brother de-
ceased in a trifle over a year.
MoncrietE
Some preliminary wovk has been
clone in peapavat'lon for the founde-
tion of the proposed DOW church next
season,
Geo, D. Hanley," of Stratford, was
visiting his parents at the homestead,
from Saturday to Monday of last
week, Geo. is always a Welcome visit-
or,
Jamestown
The mentbere of the Jamestown
Women's Institute enjoyed their visit:
to Brussels Institute meeting .Thurs-
day of last week very much.
Mrs. Daniel Eckrniermother 10
George and Lou. Dekmiex•, died last
Monday and was buried Thursday
afternoon et Brussels cemetery. She
was a fine old lady.
Th
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Weather
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Reminds us to draw your special attention to our good range
nge
and well selected stock of Heavy Winter Wear for Ladies
and Gents, Girls and Boys-
-Hen's Heavy Tweed and Fine Beaver Melton Over-
coats.
-Men's Heavy Kersey Coats with Fur Collars.
-Men's Fur -lined and Fur Coats.
-Youths', Boys' and Children's good,: warm Over-
coats.
-Ladies' Cloth, Fuc and stir -lined Coate,
-Ladies' Heavy Kersey Coats with, Fur dollars.
-Children's, Girls and Misses' Cleats.
-Ladies', Misses' and Children's Underwear and
Hosiery.
-Men's and Boys' Underwear in different qualities
including,all sizee for men in STANFiELD'S
Heavy Rect and'BIue Lhbel.
-Boots, Shoes and Robbers for everybody.
Now in stock for Minas Baking—
New Raisins, Currants, Peels and
Nuts
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ckery
eduction
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Owing to being Over -stocked in Crock-
ery 1 purpose holding a
HeducUan Sale for 30 Days
Commencing Saturday, Dec. a
WHEN GOODSW'ILL
BE SOLD
At Cost for Cash
In stock will be found choice lines of
Dinner Sets, Tea Setsr Toilet Ware,
Fancy China, &c.
Cal1°:and see the Bargains.
No nicer Christmas Present can be
offered.
Our stock of Christmas Groceries, `Fruits
tionery, &c., is complete,
Confec-
Jas. Be.
lantyne
It is not likely anything will be done
at Febniltling Victoria Hall until next
Spring.
Through bile kindpess of Mo. Pollock
the Sunda School has been offered
and aceepted the use of hie vacant
house, close by.. On account of the
burning of ViC101'itt Hall they were.
Ousted out of thole comfortable
quarters.
Walton
li.nniveesary services will be held ie
Walton Presbyterian church next
Sabbath, Dec. 4th. Rev. Dr. Murray
will preach, Special offering and
music:.
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The special Revival meetings led by
Evangelist T. A. Woods, of Ottawa,
in Duff's church are bringing showers
of Divine blessing npou old and ,Young.
They will continue to Dec. 11th, at
Walton, then for two. weeks at Mon-
crieff.
Baez RING. -Tito members of the
Walton Beef Ring met at :ltio. Ben-
nett's to settle their accounts with
each other and arrange for the com-
ing year. Jno. Smillie, Ino. Bennett,
Jno. Ewen and James Lawson, with
Jas. McIeadzean as Secretary, were
appointed a Committee to look after
the minor details for 1911. The • price
of beef forthe coining year will bee
reckoned at 8 cents per lb. Members
of the ringc usunied about7 tons. of
No. 1 beeduring the past season and
consequently were in the best of gond
humor and gave Mr. and Mrs. Bennett
a vote or thanks. Jno. Bell wasre-
engager] as butcher forr another year
as he has given the very best of satis-
faction. The average weight of the
peeves was 450 lbs.
Council meeting next Monday even-
ing.
A wedding is on the tapis for the
near future. Blyth will supply the
bride.
Rev. Mr. Shaw, of Egmondville, and
Rev. Mr. Small exchange pulpits next
Sunday in the interests of Missions.
We regret to report that Mrs. D.
McGowan, of East Wawanosb, met
with an accident in falling down stairs
resulting in a broken arm.
Rev. R.' Hobbs, of Exeter, gave a
fine lecture in the Methodist church
Monday evening on "The Manly Man,"
Owing to disagr eeable weather the at-
tendance was not as large as the lec-
ture deserved.
Miss Mary McTavish, who was
removing to Pincher Creek, Alberta,
was deservedly presented with a snit
case and purse by St. Andrew's Church
Sabbath School She has been a faith-
ful worker for many years.
An old and well known resident of
Blyth, in the person of Robt. Milne,
has gone to Bermuda Inc the 'Winter
for the betterment of his health;
Many old friends wish him a pleasant
stay and the, improvement desired.
Mrs. Gardiner, of Exeter, bee come
to Blyth to spend the Winter at the
borne of her eon. •
DIED. -There died at'Lohdon on
Monday of last week,' a former vosi-
dent of blast Wawanosh, fn the person
of Isabella McGowan, of Vancouver,
B. C. Deceased r her ease was ' r i 1St year,
was not ailiug long and bee death was
quite aimexpeeted. The remains
arrived at Blyth G. T. R. station by
Tuesday's 1.1.30 A. rn. train and the
Nimrod procession proceeded from
there to the Union Cemetery where
interment took place, Deceased was
a sister to Daniel and R. U. McGowan,
of
Wawanosh, who have the sympathy
of the community in their bereave-
ment.
Grey
Council meeting Thursday 15ilf inst.
John Brown, 10th con., eves away to,
Galt, Ayr and other points last week
on a visit.
Robert L. McDonald, 9th con , who
is developing into quite a Leicester
sheep breeder will exhibit' specimens of.
his flock at Guelph Winter Fair and
we hope his enterprise will be rewarded
by n number of red tickets.
On the evening of Friday, Dec, lath,
rho annual entertainment for S. S.
No. 3 will beheld n the ie s hoot house.
e 1 t e.
An interesting program is in course
of preparation and Santa Olaus is ex-
pected to be one of the visitors
A welcome visitor was calling on old.
friends during . the past week, in the
person of John A. Wallace, of Gris-
wold, Man. He was a former Gr'eyite,
living on con, e, and went West 28
years ago. 1t is 10 years since he was
here and notices many improvements
but missed many :familiar faces. Mr.
Wallace came to attend his brother's
funeral at Oauniugton. He was a
merchant there and died very sudden-
ly. Mr. Wallace has prospered in
the West and farms a half section.
ENTERED INTO REST.-Thet'e passed
peacefully away on Sabbath, Nov.
27th, at Moose Jaw General Hospital,
Archie '.Herr McNair, of Grey town-
ship, after a severe illness of typhoid
fever and pneumonia, borne with
Christian resignation. The funeral,
which will be private, will leave the
family residence, lot 20, con. 14, Grey
township, Saturday, Dec. 3rd, at 1.30.
o'clock. Service at 1 p. m, Inter-
ment at Brussels cemetery.
OSITvaRY:=The death occurred at
the tensity residence, 25 Straohau Se,
Stratford, on Sunday, Nov. 20th, of
Katie Gales, beloved wife of John
Wheatley, after an illness of consider-
able duration, borne with patient
fortitude. Besides her husband the
deceased, who was 41 years of age,
leaves six small children, four broth-
ers, four sisters and her mother, to
Mourn the loss of a loving wife and
mother. Two of her sisters, Mrs.
Peter Spain, of Goderich, and Mrs.
Daniel Glassier. of Brussels, were with
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This line needs no introduction as the name "Avon"
stands for everything desirable in Toques and Knitted
Goods.
Toques in Plain Colors as Follows
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her - 0ining her last illness, when
despite every kind care she pissed
away, the funeral took place Tu0s-
tlaty afternoon of last week to Avon':
vidaAlee .cemetery under the direction of
the Salvation Artny, Mr. Wheatley
and family lived in this township for
a time snaking their home in Graham-
the
Belgrave
Miss I3alliday returned last week
from Toronto.
lliiss Stinson, of Got'rie, has been
visiting at the home of, bars, S, Stew-
ai
Mr. Sowler is moving into the house
which has been occupied by Dongald
Simpson.
Wpm. Geddes, 8rd line, 1llorris, pure
abased the house recently occupied by
David Geddes.
Mrs, Wm. Bennett, who has been
very i11, is slowly improving we are
pleased to state.
D. M, Jermyn, brother of J, Jermyn
of Morris township, has been appoint-
ed as Sheriff of Bruce county.
Miss Bobier has returned to her.
home in Exeter after a visit with her
brother, Mr. Bobier, G., T. R. agent.
Mr, Pryne, of Brussels, gave a very
interesting and instructive address on
Hessians xssiana in the Methodist
ch rc
u hon
Sundy g
a evening.
Morris
Township Council will meet en
December 15111.
A meeting of those interested in.
Bluevale Creamery will be held on
December 6th. •
Bitievale new Orange Hall is near-
ing completion and will be ready by
the beginning of January.
$6 was paid by the Council to P. Y.
Kelly for damages to his rig by upset-
ting ibto the Ellison Municipal drain.
The kind-hearted neighbors of the
late David Agar have turned out and
helped to erect a comfortable dwelling
for the family.
Tbynne & Greenway are still thresh-
ing away endeavoring to get the
enorhrans yield of grain in Morris
township threshed out.
Township Council has extended .the
time for completion of contract on
Smith Drain to Nov. 1st 1911. R.
Kirkby is the contractor.
Several from Morris township will
take in the Winter Fair at Guelph
next week. It is a splendid spot to
secure pointers on stock and grain.
Johnston's congregation subsci'ibed
$45,00 to the Missionary Fend bn Sab-
bath morning last. An interesting
and practical address was delivered by
R. A. Pryne, of Brussels. The pastor
was aleo present.
The anniversary at Jackson's church
was held on Sunday, Rev. J. L. Small,
B. A., of Blyth, was .the preacher,
taking for his text "And He went a
little far'ther." There was a good
attendance and the offering was the
best yet.
Daniel and Mrs. Denman and family
who lived on the 5th line for several
years, have removed to the 121h con.
of Grey township, where Mr. Denman
has purchased a farm. They have the
good wishes of many old friends for
their prosperity.
A new table and a couple of arm
chairs have been added to the furni-
ture of the Township Hall for the ac-
ce mo tt
m di ton of the ratepayers in do-
ing business with the Treasurer, Tax
Collector or other officers. It was a
move in the right direction.
ex -Reeve Henry Mooney, formerly
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of thistownship. '
owns i .who h
ras been engag-
ed
o a
ed in farming nearWeybtn'n, Sask., has
handed over farm operations to the
boys and with Misses Minnie and
Clara, have located in the town. 'We
wish them at, comfortable and enjoy-
able
njoyable Bine.
Ethel
Municipal Nomination here on Mon.
day December 26th, t
Township Council will meet here
an Thursday, 15th inst.
S. S. Cole's men are in the bush
cutting wood for Henfryn brickyard.
This locality will be represented at
the Winter Fair uext week at Guelph.
R. and Mrs. Dilworth have fitted up
apartments in the new block for their
home. -
Mr. Earle'has been on the sick list
for some thee but we hope he will
soon be better.
Miss Vera Colclough, of Constance,
was a visitor with Miss Lizzie Mc -
I1110011, her cousin.
A Snow shoe Glob is on the program
to afford recreation for the -young
people. It is a good idea,
Next Sunday evening Rev, Dr.
Oaten, of Brussels, will occupy the
poll* of the Methodist church here.
No action was taken at the meeting
Saturday evening regarding the pur-
chase of Laud to arrange for a cemetery
in this locality.
A cow belonging to J. A. Cole was
saved from a dickieg spell bythe
preempt arrival of the Vet.The ural
phone was the fo•ttmate medium for
Mr. Cole.
Misses Lizzie Chambers and Lizzie
McIntosh will attend the Business
College at Stratford after the Christ-
mas holidays. They should both do
well its they are bright young ladies.
ELOODTION AND PBIMAL 'CoL-
Tui ,-Miss Ida Cole purposes organ-
izing a olsss in Elocution and Physical
Culture. Persons desirous of receiv-
ing instruction iu either or both may
have patticn]ars by conferring with
Miss Cole or calling No. 354 telephone
or writhig Ethel Post office.
AN OLD RESIDENT CALLED. -At
nearly the midnight hoar last Monday
Elizabeth Fishers relief; of the late
Daniel Eelcmier, was called to her
eternal home in her 84th year. She
died et the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Jnlia Menzies, llth con, Grey,
Funeral took place Thursday aft1t'-
noon to Brussels cemetery, A more
extended notice will appear next weak,
Mr, Bekmier died 21 years ago,
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A Longfellow evening was on the
ppr oggram at the Epworth League on
Wednesdayevenin here when a
very Interesting program was present-
ed. Miss Bernice Slennxon gave a
short sketch of the poet ; Miss Cole an
essay on "Evangeline" ; Mr. Wheeler
sang "The Village Blacksmith"; and
Misses Slexnmon and Cole contributed
a duet, "The Psalm of life." All did
well.
Howard E. Strachan, who went
West last Spring, has taken up a
homestead and a pre-emption in the
Red Deer Distriet, Alberta. Be has
a shack up and is "enjoying" the
comforts of bachelor life. We wish
bine tip-top success and could rectum -
mend some real good housekeepers in
this locality but as Howard is also
acquainted with them it will not be
necessary.
Cranbrook
Miss Jennie Armstrong was visiting
Mrs. J. Long.
Mrs. Mittleholtz and children, of
Hensall, are visitorsat Geo. Reuther''s.
Mrs. Seel and Mrs. Baskerville, were
visiting Mrs. Naylor, the former's
daughter, at Auburn,
Aare vEasARY. -Next Sunday an-
niversary sermons will be preached in
the Methodist church here, Rev.Dr.
Oaten conducting service at.2:
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P. m.
and Rev. D. Wren, M. A., of Ethel, at
7 o'clock. Monday evening a lecture
will be given by the former, entitled
"Reminiscences of the West," There
will also be a good musical program.
Entertainment commences at 7.80.
Goderioh
At a special meeting of the town
council the resignation of Town
Treasurer W. 1,. Horton was accepted.
Alex. Straiton was appointed treasur-
er hi his place.
A workman employed by the Can-
adian Stewart Company on the con-
struction of the new elevator of the
Western Canada Flour Mills company
was very seriously injured Saturday
afternoon by a falling wooden cement
form. The man is an Englishman,
Abtrill by name, and bas been em-
ployed on construction work for about
two months. This form was being
boieted to the top of the 175 -foot elev-
ator when the fastening slipped and
the heavy timber fell, striking Attrill
on the head and then falling on him
breaking both legs. Die. •were called
and the man was taken in an uncons-
cious condition to AlexandiiaRospital,
where his injuries were attended.
LAWYER TmaaswED:-M. O. John-
son, a well-known lawyer of this town,
was arrested Saturday night on a
charge preferred by John Hummel], a
mason. The arrest comes as a sequel
to the story of the livery rig which
was brought to light at the time of
the Anderson murder investigation.
The other day Rummell returned from
Vancouver, and, charging Jobnson
with taking his wife out driving, gave
him a severe thrashing, injuring his
own hand in the process. He threat-
ened to attack Johnston again when
his hand got better if he did not
leave town, but was persuaded to let
the law take its course, and Johnston
was arrested. He is out on bail of
$500, and will come up for a hearing
nexteSaturday,
Wroxeter
J. Powell, of Cain town, was a visitor
at Ohas. Simmons' this week.
R. J. Laing made a business trip to
Toronto last week.
Miss Etta Smith, of W' a
m in h m
g
visited her parents here over Sunday.
M. Aikenhaad of Turnberry, was a
guest at the home of Jno. McNaught-
on, of Turnberry, last week.
Geo. Simpson and family, of Roth-
say, visited the former's mother, Mrs.
(Rev.) Simpson over Sunday.
Robert and Mrs. Black entertained
the membets of the Young Men's
Bible Class Fridayevening.
e.
Mrs. T.Saunderacn
of Vancouver, and
Byron Simmons, of Forest, are visit-
ing then mother, Mrs Ohas. Simmons,
who still continues very ill
John Kerr, of Wingham, preached
a ;Missionary sermon in the Methodist
church here on Sunday evening. Re's
an enthusiastic believer in the cause.
Thos. Nash, of Howick, has rented
the vacautstore in the Saunders block,
and will issue a weekly paper shortly.
An up-to-date press arrived last week.
The concert under the auspices of
the Wroxeter Glee Club assisted by
Miss Hart, vocalist and elocutionist,
will be held in the Town Ball, Then -
day evening, Dec, 8th.
The Fordwieir Record says :-At
the telephone meeting recently held
in Brown's Hall, a counnittee, com-
posed of Jos. Williamson, Hugh
Hutchison, John Ryndinan, Peter
Doig and Tames Downey, ware ap-
pointed to make arrangements with
Dr. Foster for the putcbase of his
line, 11 is proposed tc.form a mutual
con any W. S.and McKercher
A,
coinpany.
Munro of Wroxeter, addressed the
gatherings
BARN BDRNED A disastrous fire
occurred at the home of Mrs. Wm.
Wright, of the gravel roadTurnberry,
about eight o'clock, on Monday even-
ing, when her barn, along with the
season's crap, was completely destroy-
ed by fire, 1t was some difficulty
that the stock was saved. The origin
of the free is unknown, but is believed.
to be the work of an incendiary.
Some insurance was carried in the
l'lowick Nntnal,
TTNDERWENT OPERATION,- Lawr-
ence Ohishohn, the six-year-oldson of
A. P. Chisholm, foremast of the Her -
aid Office Walkerton, and formerly
ro rielor of the defunct Wr xote'
p p n t
Stat, was operated no by De. 3. 3.
Fraser at the Bruce County Hospital
on Saturday afternoon,. Nov. 19th, for
the removal of a decayed boue In his
leg. The lad, it seems, had the limb
inlut'ad some time ago which restated
in the bone deeaying and necessilttt
ipg an operation. Old Mende here
hope the patient will soosi itbprove,
WspuxNcr ANNsvEROtl x, -•- Onr
esteemed townsman, John Brethauer
and Mrs. Brethauer oelebretedrhe40tlr
anniversary of their marriage on Tires-
day evening of last week, Nov, 22nd.
They were married in the. ctuvn.of
Waterloo in the year 1870 by Rev.
Mr. T3'o7che. Mrs. Brothauer's maid-
en name was Mary ,Brenner and she
was a native of Preston. In the Fall
of 1870 Mr. Brethauer first saw
Wroxeter, having walked from Brue
sets. Being favorably impressed with
the general outlook, Mr's. Brethauer
and he moved to out id Janu-
ary
xu-
ary 1877. Al this time what is now
called the Grand Central and Robinson'
blocks were in rules having been
destroyed by fire. Mr. Brethauer
states that he moved into one of the
Worst houses in Wroxeter at that
time but we are pleased to say that by
economy, perseverance and industry
the worthy couple occupy a beautiful
home now. Many have been the
positions llIlod by Mr. Brothauer, Be
beau byworking in the a mill
g g e a N
here ; theme he worked with a section
gangon the railroad • for several.
years he ran a successful tioral garden ;
has been Bailiff tor 27 year's ; was
Collector of taxes for 14 years ; Asses-.
sor for 12 years ; has performed the
duties of village Clerk for 3 year's and
has for the last 19y ears been a most
active and energetic insurance nce a t
v g a agent.
gn.
Mr. and Mrs. Brethauer• were the
recipients of beautiful presents from
friends thus testifying to the esteem
in which they are held. They never
had any family, but adppted two
orphan children for whom they pro-
vided with the greatest .care. ..Che
only householders living in this village
now, who were here when Mr. Breth-
auer came to Wroxeter are
John Davidson, Albert Kaako sr.,
John Gefton, George Barnard, Thom-
as Sage and James Panliu. We unite
with their many friends in wishing
them continued prosperity and .hope
they may be spared to enjoy their 6011x,
anniversary, ten years hence.
Morris Council
Minutes of Council held in Townmh'p
Hall, Nov. 21st. Members present
Reeve in the chair. P. Y. Kelly appease ..,;
ed .claimieg damages for his rig,
wbich he sustained by upsetting into the
Ellison Municipal drain. Moved by J.
H. McCracken, seconded by lohn
Shortreed, that we award Mr. Kelly
$6.00 for damages so incurred, Carried.
H. Kirkby asked another year to com-
plete contract on Smith drain, owing to
the early snow and broken - weather
which prevented him from going on
with the work. Moved by W. J. John. -
ton, seconded by C. B. Wilkinson, that
we give Mr. Kirkby until Nov. Isr,
191I to complete said drain, Carried.
Following accounts were paid Wiug-
ham Advance, advertising $t .0o ; Con=
tract Record, advertisement, $5.6o; R. '
Taylor, tile, $5-oo; Geo, ;Johnston, re-
fund Lamont drain, $r.00 ; .Chas, For-
rest, digging .Forest award drain,
$10.00;• Jas, Peacock, drawing tile and
putting in culvert, $7,5o ; Henry Math-
ers, cleaning out ditch and tile, $t.e5;
'rhos. McCall, repairing bridge, $3.80 ;
Jno, Shoetreed, repairing bridge, $1.5o;
Isaac Brown, cement tile $12,60; W.
Craig, drawing and puttingin cement
Ole and nnderdi nio o T Heal
a,
gravel and damages, $7.70 J. Phelan,
repairing culvert, $t.00 Gerry & Walk-
er, cement, $20 oo ; J Miller. gravel
$t.00 ; Jas. Peacock, gravel, $8,58 ;''`
H. Duncan, gravel, $5,18 ; Jas. Gtbsou,
$3.Jo ; R. W ightmau, gravel, 2/C ; W.
0, Kerr, advertising
inBruss lr and
Blyth paers,
$8,00 ; W. H. Kerr, bal-
ance printing contract, $55.00 ; Hill
Bridge Co., part payment' on bridge
contract, $1000:00 ; H. McArthur, re.
pairing culvert. $s 90 ; lobo 'Watson,
selecting jurors, $4.00 ; Geo. Procter,
council's share of drain, $5.34 ; Black &
Walker, cbairsand table for Hall, $8.00 ;
Mr, Wiley, refund 'of Aaxes, $4.60;
Arthur Cantelon, refund of taxes, $1.65 ;
Wilton& Gillespie, Collector's c b x
,
$1.25 Geo Taylor,
balance of contract
on Cole drain $231.00; Wm, ihuell,.
making' tile, $22.50 ; lames Kerney,
moving grader, 750 ; Jas. Grasby, re-
pairing culvert, $4,00 ; 13. Alcock;
gravel, $1,4o ; A. Shaw, Treasurer's
salary, postage and stationery, $1o5 00 ;
A. Straw, expenses with debentures,
$to.00, Moved by J. H. McCracken,
seconded by John Skortreed, that
Council edjot,l u to meet December 15111
at ro o'clock, A. 11IACEWBN,
Clerk: \
North Perth Conservatives
A. H. Musgrove, M. P. P., Wing
ham, and James Torrance, M. P. P.,
ilvertou, addressing the annual • meet-
ing of North Perth Conservatives at
Milverton Thursday of lest week. took a
lira) stand in opposition to bilingual
schools for Ontario.
Mr, Musgrove, who himself is a veter-
an teacher, was emphatic in his declare -
tion for instruction in English, sh cul
Y
after the first book He delivered •LO
able address..
s,s.
Mr. Torrence was given a very beatty
reception. ;resolutions were passed,
endorsing the Whitney Government.
Leader Borden and Mr. Torrance. A
resolution of condolence was passed in
connection with tine Pasant death of
John Watson, of lvlornin ton, a Con-
eervative veteran.
Neev officers were elected as follows ;
-President, ,J G. Seminole Milverton ;
ret Vice -President, CIi s ii'ryfogel,
llrociceden ; 2nd Vice President, l-itigh
Richmoud,Newry Secretary -'measurer,•
Geo. Westmae, Stratford. l+ixecutivee
Of the various In nnlnipali ties ere;-
Stratford, Meyer 1?iugtnan, Aid. Corrie,
Dr, Rutherford W. J. M'
eCdlly Mil-
verton,Dr, Lederman and l7.Eau-
ney tesiewel I)r. Berger nee Rebt,
Woods ; North leastlem , J. A. Mei:ine
and W. N. McFarlane ; h.iilco, 111, Ir.
Horny and Chas. Moore ; 1,1 o1'!11 11 gtim
J, J. Carson and 'V'illiati) Ruthet'ftnd
ielma, William hunter and Rebell Roe ;
Wallace, 'George McKnight, and )olid
Strong.