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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1911-1-5, Page 1VOL. 39 N U: 27 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, , ANU4RY 5, Ig� y f'V,: H. 7' RR, PraPtrrtzr,,, New Advertisements CusteetseWhii;-W: H: Cols: Cory for xnlo-!!hos, ITicllolls. J8051107 89 11,^4+ l}>J ht .e a ccs' stook 1rie lr n Smith, Auction sea Geo T I 1 Change of baslnege R ufl, i. P Power. raiser. Auteuil aaecttn,;•-L H, Agl. Society, tc 11 C . .CtU J gthel Will. Hemsworth, of Brussels, was home for New -Years. The new .tnwnshi k r dounoil•wiil meet 'next Monday, according to Statute. . Harris 0. Holmdel', of Shakespeare, visited his parents over the holiday. Miss Small Ranson is (tete from Detroit on a visit with relatives and friends. W. R. Davidson, of 'Toronto, was a visitor witfl Tho Misses Ransom: He is a nephew, Dont know where this marrying fever is i n to end. ' o t it soertl o b' g g s t i an infectious disease. J. and Mrs; Stephenson and two sons were lemming old fri lada i eat Lpedesborafor Christmas. 'Wan. Lake, of Brussels was visiting his son told two daughters, sers, of Ethel, . over the New Year holiday. F. F. and M's. Freeman and blaster' Harold. of Lucknow, visited with O. 1 ekmier and other friends for New Year s. • L. O. 1:, meeting, Ethel, will be (tell on Slooday 9th "inst. It is a Degree meeting. All i i bens re- quested to attend. George' Sharp, of Crystal" City Manitoba, is here on a holiday visit. 14 years have rolled by stove he went West and 8 since he was here last. Cheesefactory aneeri ug i u the Town- ship Hall Saturday afternoon of this week. A synopsis of the report to be presented lay be read on page 5 of' this issue. • Miss Ella Hansuld has been engag- ed to teach S. S. -No. 4, Grey, 21h, miles East of Jatnestowo, at a salary of $500. We wish her success.She has been teaching in the Southerly pati of the County.' An auction .sale tstule of farm stock inn- ple#vents, etc. will be held at Lot 0, Con. 10 on Tncsday has 17th by S.' C. Howlett. Be has sold his farm and is moving to Ethel hence the sale will be anlreserved. F. S. Scott will be the an •tion c ecr. 'rhos, Browns. 01' Morrie, b n s, has,.. ou ht the Euro. ManessiD.—A. quiet marriage was solemnized on Wednesday : Dec. 28tb b. Rev. D. J3. McRae,at, the 9home of 1Stn. and Mrs. Strachan, of Ethel. When their second daughter, Miss Eva Gertrude, was, tinitecl' to Elgar Alexander: Davidson, of Calgary,. Alta. formerly of Newton. Nlay their joys be many is the wish of old friends. Next Sabbath Rev, Mr. Wren will preach bsertnous refitting to the Edu- cational institutions'of Methodism. A the utnal 1 a' At t # 1 school bl IYl ttlfl P meeting Christian Eck inns re eleeLeal 11 uste . Jin tithes members els of the nau are D W. J 1 # Dunbar B Y and D Cooper, The Sec-Treas. isd. Bernath; Goderich GOLDEN EDD1xcr Chir W erose Day was the golden wedding anniversary of Gen and Mrs Thomson North street Godericb. Sir. Thomson, who is well known as a hunber dealer nn _ )oi lhr t tt,i t Western Ontario, and tear -els a eat deal, oeleb uteri thenr . Casion that day with his family and s few friends gathered around hien. Mt. 1'hoinson was married' at Chisel- burst to Miss Mary Willis; of Sea - final, by Rev. .L M. Collins, a Metho- dist Episcopal minister, long since gone to his reivurd.. After fanning for soneye,trs, 111r. Thomson went in- to the milling ;business in 1878. He has kept 'n 1 his lumbering .inteies s t 1 l g ever since, beingo for 18 years tvithtlte Sconnected. e t n c ed outl] River Lumber Oontpuny. Mr. and Mrs.' Thomson moved tooder' h in` the Spring G c rcof 1898. Eleven children were born to them,and the ix who survive were. presesix at reunion Christmas Day. They are :--Fred,lumber dealer, of Southampton ; Henry, merchant, of Southampton ; Lewis, of Arden, Manitoba Rev. A. E. M„ of Amherst - burg ; Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Walter (tern. Wroxeter Janie Miss a ie Howe, returned to Mel- D'ls bonnie on Tuesday. ' the and Mrs. Wendt J, R.spent holiday with relatives in Mildmay. W. E., VanVelsor, of „Bluevale, called on old friends here last week. , Mrs. Hambrook, of Chicago, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. G. K. Hall.: _ George Roswell ' has purchased a 125 acre .farm in Carrick' and gets possession on Manch lot. Thos. and Mrs. Hemphill of Hensall, visited over the holiday with their son, T. G. Hemphill'. . At the election_ for Reeve held on Nonday C.• Reis. defeated A, Munro by it imajo'ity' of 8, the vote .:'being 52 80. Miss Minnie Stafford, of Howick, On teeteleed a numher of young friends from the village on Thursday evening. 79#e lay entitled "Old Acre," given en under the auspice,- f the young Men's Bille Class, in he Township Hall Friday evening, wee one, of the most: successfulevents of the season.' The Hall was wen filled, and everyone delighted` with the able manner' in which each took their pare. Proceeds amounted to $55.00 which will be used to furnish their Hall in the Hemphill Block. The -play 'wits repeated in Bluevale on Tuesday evening. s . . • e •. ♦ • • • • ♦ • o • 9- • • AHappy ♦ • • Prospero LIS • rew Year .. .,. 4 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦. tot U' • 4• e e ,9 P S 0 S,. e We take this opp ortunity of our thanking - Customers for their r en rons patronage �a g.tn 1910 and hope i... p for a�GontinU- ante of same for11 and 1� , trust that onemay and m y enjoy everyProsperityfor J the ..' o c mine year. •••w»••••t*♦••••• • • • ♦ 0 •. ♦ 9 • • • • • .• • • • t 1 the far th i **•••4•••••••••••••••••••• • I pel•ity Harry and Mrs. Harding are Hine - bet g. at Orangeville and Hilie- bi tg. The latter will remain e month. I, Illi. W. L. Cart ofSask, whohas Carter, #,t n beim the guest nf the Misses Allanfor the past, • k lefttar t•) at week, le on Saturday da to visit relatives at New Hamburg. Y Bluevale RPht. Thomas: of Toronto, spentHlt NewYeato at his home help Mrs, Peter King, spent a few days last week with her father at Harris - ton, Wmlireolts, of Saskatoon; is at Present visiting ' relatives in this vicinity. Ed. and Mee. Gray, of Dunnville, and Jas. and Mrs. Gray, of Listowel, spent a few days .ayith their father, Win. Gray.. Grey Cosmos sewing done, on Lot 12 Con. 6, Grey Also r tared to cut shingles. u ZV. 8. COLm• P of Diiss Clara Deitnel of Hamilton, soil n was lm[ne cm a short visit. ss LastSabbath morning at Roe's Church ch Rev. :bin 'Wren took as his theme" Life but a dream." W. ,and Mrs. Moffattand son, Alvin, were,v' ' New Year'lsltors at Mitchell with tors. Moffatt's bi other. , Otipban1 Smith, Miss Marion end'' Willie were visiting at the home' of Cyrus' Scott, East Watvanosh, Will. Evans, 14111 con., has been laid up with blood poisoning but is getting better we ate pleased to state. S. S. No. 3 held its amnial meeting Wednesday of last week. George Turnbull was re-elected school trustee. Miss Eva Smith of Canning, n g, Ont., acid Miss ,Jennie Bell, of Morris, are visitors with Mrs. Wesley,Stepbenson, 5t11 con, • Owing to blood. poisoning in his left hand Robert, Houston had to call on tine Dr. this week. We hope he will soon be o. k. In the South West pnlling subdivis- ion last Monday, Jas. D1cFadzean Coiled 79 votes, out of a possible 88, a, record not often beaten. Mrs. Jas. Breckenridge, ofGoderich, attended, the wedding of her eldest' grandchild„ Miss Grace J. Hutchinsltn, to Win. A. Lrnnout, both of Grey Tett, tiship. A thoto' bred Jersey bull has been purchased by 011iphant Smith, 5tli con., buying from Arthur Tufts, of Ttveed,:Ont., who is an iutportee and breeder of Jerseys. Fred.' aid -Mrs. Bagg and three children, ,of 'Downsview, Ont., were here for a holiday visit at Mrs.Bagg'a parental home. She is a daughter of John Bishop, 5th line. o Mr. and Mrs. Tyet•rnan, from Van- couver, and Percy Tyermtin, of Ciaubrook, B. O,, were visitors at W. 11. Cole's last week. Mrs. Tyer- manand Mrs. Cole are cousins. Win. Reilly aril family moved from the Eli So ith fern(• to the house- on the Kerney 50 acres, on the, sideroud, to make. room, for .W, Grimmer. and bride. The latter was a Miss Wallace, of Jamestown. , Andrew Af, Breckenridge took a flying trip to Ethel to attend the weddingof his niece, Miss Grace J. Hutchinson to Wm. A. Lamont, re- turning to Chicago two days later, itecotnpanied by his mother, Mrs. Jas. Breckenridge, of Goderich. The 100 acre farm, lot 21, con. 3, knownas the Miller farm, has been urcbaseil byJohn A. Br alta p, Y , who has been . tenant for . several years. Price. is said to be 84,000._ '.Mrs. Rry'uls is a dengh tee of he late owner.. Mr. Bvyans will' no donht/lo well on his new possessions as beis a steady going, industrious man: • To TIIE ELECTORS OP • GREY. -I wish: to thank' you very heartily for the splendid vote accorded me last Monday in ray election to the Deputy Reeveship of Grey. It will be my endeavor to serve you faithfully both in the Municipal and County Councils. Hoping ibis year will bring you: much prosperity, ' T am, Yours Thankfully, • Joao BROWN. S. S. NO. 4''eleeted Job Kingtr tee use for next term, He aucaeeded Lorenzo Frain who served faithfully for the long period of 14 years and who de- clined re-election. The wood contract .was lettoB. Payn at ,$1.95 -per cord Mies Hansuld is the new.• rachet-; dais menaflig' war''^-qty--'vVetineeday at; a apiary of $500. We wish her success in her work. CUPID WOW., -A pretty hems wed- ding was solemnized by Rev. D. B. McRae of Cranbrook, Wednesday, Dec. 28th, at'5 o'clock, when Miss Glace J. Hutchinson was United in marriage to La ion 6e Wm. A. n t, at the home of the bride's 1hu•ents, C. and Mrs. Hutchinson "FairviewFarm"8th line. Nuptial knot was tied under an etch of evergreen, decorated with gilt and wedding bell. The bride who was given away by her father, ' WAS dressed m cream silk merino, trimmed witha' s tm :11u1 lace an 'otic a gold locket with sunburst of pearls the gift of the groom, and carried a bognet of carnations and lily of the valley. Miss Eva; Cook, niece of the groom, was ring -bearer, dressed in. pale blue silk. Wedding March was played by MISS Jessie McLanchliu, Of Brussels, `1'hegroom presented the ring -bearer with a gold ring; and the of ggantst a gold broach, as a slight token of 'remembrance. After con- geatulations the guests, about 50 in h ulIber,repaired to the dining -room where at dainty repast ryas served, after which the evening was spent in games, music and singing. Many -aid eostly Int re the gifts received, cheques alone an ourded to $70.00 showing the esteem i rwhich the bride and groom' are Iwel•{{ They left that night for thole fu,tire home, 8th line. Bride's going Way gown was blue fames; elo111 I 11 hat to rt)atCli. Tliey (lave 'st wishes of the community tattle happiness and pros - Druggist Robt, Work was home from Toronto for a short visit, '1'o the electors of Grey Twp. ; Demos axis GcNTLEMEN—E ve i'al- tunct elected c r DeputyReeveH T deet(e tntlthank l who exerted themselves in Illy Ybehif. I was l eas• ed indeed to know I got such loyal support in lay own district. Yours respectfully, JAs. M r DZE 4 A AN. On Thursday, Dec. 290,1910,it "Spruce Lawd Farm," Grey township, Huron Cos.at the home. of John and Mrs. Jackson, Was celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. About 70 relativesand` friends from. # r far and n t eat•g athered to honor• the occasion and ' to convey then' best wishes to the bride •and groom upon' whom the weight of years seems' to. lest lightly and who are still youthful in spirit andgreatly enjoyed the oc- casion. Mr, .Jackson began life in Cavan township, Durham Co, and Was left an orphan when tivo years old. When quite a young roan he settled on a'fat n,near Hnlviston Oats where l t he lived when he was married to Mts. Jackson, who was a daughter of„John and Mary Leiggett, of Brant township, Bruce Co. Soon after their marriage they moved to Brant township, where thew :ehildreu were all born and grew /to adulthood'. In 1903 .Air. and Mrs. Jackson moved to their present home. The 8 children were preeents at the anniversary and 21 of their 28 rand - children, Of the children, Win. Charles, the oldest son lives on ;the old homestead in Brant, Bruise Co. ; Jennie, • (Mrs. Rev. A. Warren,) at Verona, N. Y. ; Martha, (Mee. R. N. Burns.) near Paisley, Ont. ; John R., in Toronto ; Dr. James H., a practic- ing physician in North Battleford, Sask. ; Lottie, at home Benjamin M. and Lucy (Mrs. Jonas Flood,) reside near Ethel Ont. The 4 sons and 4 daughters were carefully reared in their home: which has always stood for the liighestand best in the moral and religious life of the community.. After the Wedding dinner Thursday, their son, John R., became Master of Cere- monies. Toasts followed and many reminiscences were given expression to by a large number of the guests. After the toast to the bride and groom the Master of Ceremonies sang Io z6 very pleasing manner, "I've grown so used to you.” The parents were the recipients of a parse of gold from their children. The array of presents by friends and the cordial greeting ex- tended showed the active, warm sympathy. practical help. zeal and hearty Christian usefulness of the honored couple during their long and busy life -bad won for them the esteem and love of their large number of acquaintances together with the peace and joy and light , of eventide. 141.r. Jackson served in Brant township Council'for a number of years and held official position in the Methodist church nearly all his life. - Walton MissRea a •w as a welcome holiday, visitor here to her parental home. Annual 'meeting of Duff's church will be held neXt Tuesday evening in the church' eommencing- at 7 p.• m: Refreshments will' be served after the business is completed. .' Archie McCallum,.of,.11anley, Sask., is visiting relatives and old friends in this locality. and in Brussels. His crop was not • asgood as -u ul1 in but a1910 he hopes forg bumpei:: next harvest.. We hope SO WO. - -- ., CONVENTION.—Tharsday afternoon and evenirig, n f next week the annual Union Sabbath School Convention - will be convened in Duff's church. An interesting program has been drafted.' • A cordial welcome to all. An auction sale of farm stock, im- plements, $c„ is announced for Wed-, needs afternoon, y a n r, 1811t inst., by Wm. Christopher, of this locality. He pur- pflses gong to the West. F S: Scott will be the Auctioneer. The anniversary- of the Methodist Church proved a great success. Sab- bath morning a good illustration of unity teas given when Rev. Mr. Lundy, y clan pastor, Walton, preach- ed to n • - ed a fine sermolr, followed by another good, one ih the evening by Rev.' Me. Carswell Presbyterian minister of Winthrop. Monday evening the church was filled at the tea meeting:' 4fiers"'an excellent supper Pastor Laickland took the chair and an in- teresting program ivaW.,cendered de- spite disappointment >thibi: h had roads. The financial proceeds tetanus; close on $90 which will go to clear off` a long .stantling debt. Pastor .and congregation are to be congratulated. Jamestown Additional Jamestown nerve;rosy be read on page 5. Misses Ina and Berva Aryans bolt-, cloyedat Hamilton. New topic' cards have been issued for the Endeavor Society. Some of the roads were improved b being plowed out during the thaw last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Yeomans, of Toronto, were here' for the t holidays at the latter's parental ]tome. Director Edward Bryans attended the too lily meeting of the Howick Mutual Fire Insurance Meeting last Saturday. J)t•. J. S. Strachan, of Feet William, Was a welcotne visitor at the old home tiering theast week. Ile re- turned Tuesday. "Ve wish hien well. We ate pleased to See that Duncan McDonald has been appointed Super- intendent of the Sabbath Selmol. The faithfulness of Isle ,pl•edecessos s Should be an inspiration and we tvislt g him and the School success. Robb, l4amiltorl's Tittle soh, Gorden, is not impt'oving from his attack of Bronchitis as quickly as his many friends would like to ate him, especial- b ly hire +tnxions pareitts, but we hope he will soon take a change for the S better: AN OLD eemo INT PAS$L•'s AWAY,— There died in Grey, on Deo, 81st, Alex - tinder Sellets�in bis 8lnd peat, He came to with c Grey, I It k 1H St radian t 1 C C t4 i falx I l 3. 1 #! i Y the year 5 184 b•'u=ra nr being c i sot and has s Y a 6 made his horst. Ivitlt the late James I.rncl e u f ' S # t or the poet 50 years. The funeral took plaoe from the residence of Mrs. ,las, • Strachan, on Monday, at 1.311 p. tn, service being conducted h D bythe Rev. t Oaten in the absence Wishart. Vti• Rev. au.tt. Inter t n1el L at Brussels cemetery. Ora b ook Cranbrook news onpage5 Mr, Srnallc r ln) of Sauh,., iicl t t I D 1, 18 visiting relatives els nes hang Thomas and Mrs. Sh#alldon are visiting at Geo. Smalldon's. Will. Forrest, of Detroit. spent New Years under the parental roof. Alf. Raytnann and son, Earl, spent New Years with A. Raiytnar,n, Chas. and Alas. Knight spent the Christmas holidays in St. Thomas. Mrs, lemt t f B S nn 1 O llt eel spent e s P NewYears with Mrs. McDonald. Y 1/ 5 R. K. NicDoua c. - Miss Busholbnrry, of Monkton, visited this week at the home of Mrs. Menzies. J. P. McIntosh is the new school Tr tstee for thisyear,J 13 Knight l LK g reciting. Rev. Dr. Rutledge, of Winghaul, will preach in the Methodist church Imre on Sunday afternoon, Moms Council for 1911 will meet next Mon- day. Candidates Elston andLaidlaw were a well matched team lust Monday. W. Mooney was home from Toron- to to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. P. Barr, The auction sale of J. W. Shortreed. 9111 line, will take place Friday after- noon of this week. He has a lot of fine stock,. eta. Therural teleplume rendered great service in connection with the Muni- cipal election and is proving its prac- tical usefulness every day. In S, S. No. 8 Wm. Wilkinson Was re-elected Trustee and will associated with Walter Yuill and'Wm. Sellers, manage the school business. Mr. Garniss,supplies the wood at $2.50 per cord. bliss Mul•die is the teacher and is doing good work. ELECTORS o Moofxs,—Permit Inc to express my sincere thanks for the spleudid vote you rolled up for me last Monday: As Reeve of Morri i t will s L be try aim to serve you to the best of my powers and( trust a year i f pros- perity will come to every ratepayer. Yours gratefully, JNO. SRoRTREED. Will. Shortreed succeeds Peter Mc- Arthur in S. S. No. 9 known as Bdt- t01125 school where Miss Fear is the imparter' of. knowledge. $2.50 was the tender of'3ne. Shortreect for wood and Thos. McCall gees the same price for cedar. Sec-Treas. is Geo. Kelly, whose salary. is •$4.25. The cleaning .of, school house is in charge %of J. R. Bell. 1'ivn trustees were appointed for' S. S. No. 8 in the persons of Geo. Tuevey and Jno. Mustard to take the places o3L. Jewitt who declined, and 7 Dr Agar, deceased., • S. Paul continues to serve as Secretary -Treasurer. Wood will, be put in by AL Garniss, the price' to be $2.25. Geo. -Tut vey supplies cedar at .'1.50 per cord. This l This schn'll has a good record for Huth cn l teachers slid pupils.. Last week ex -Councillor M. M. Cardiff arrived .here, from Hanley, Seeks, whey he and h . Cardiff e D 's Oa ff spent the past six months. He is greatly taken with the West where he has numerous relatives and Pott'- poses•retnrning in the course of a few. months. Mrs. Cardiff did not come back with her husband as her daughter Nt's. S11(1. Ames, was not having very good health and she is staying with her. Annual school meeting was held in S. S. No..2 as per tatute, : J. Kerney has done so well in the past 8 years that lie was re-elected Trustee. He also officiates as Secretary -Treasurer Y for which he receives $8 per annum. The two other trustee's are R. B. Al- cock and Jelin McArtee. Oaietakingg of school and erre lighing is well looked after by Thos. Clark, at $25 for year. Robert Craig will supply 15 cords of slovewood at . $2.40 per cord. The teacher iii, this school is bliss Mc- Gowan of Blyth, who labors assid- uously to advance the pupils. (• HYMENEAL,— Wednesday . of this week '1 : fin home of the bride, and in the presence a"•fit`t`Fkr` -70 relatives of the oouLracting pnt•tie',. Rev. it r. •Fin's' tied the mutrunonial snot be- tweeu 3, D. Gallagher, of Moose ' iu. formerly of Belgrave, aid i'1 iss Eva, daughter of John Nethers,. 3rd line. The prihcipals were unattended. After cr n e i � g t Lulations a'fine luncheon was served. Wedding gifts were choice tont llurnetous, Mr. and bit's. Gallagher left \Viuggham on the 8 o'clock train for a wedding toter east- ward. They expect 10 leave for the Westin the course of a couple of mouths. Many good wishes accom- ponythemniri'tlleir tlesV .relationship. DI1rS• P. 13ARg 04XttcD AwAw,—We are sorry to state that Ars. Peter Barr passed away last Sunday night, leaving to the cave of her husband two sons, the eldest, of whom is 7 years ,old. 'Deceased bad been in failing health for some time but Sim - day she was) . rile to eat bel' dinner with the family and appeared quite` right, Heart weakness ensued aid she aisWered the great Poll call of the Ivies, Bei' maiden 1011110 WAS NW. Caret Atelia Isabella 'Chambers, her birthplace being aMe i;illop township. She had been adopted into, family of;ilio, and tilts. Mooney,iith,linelong eters ago by whom she WAS greatly gloved, Mrs. Barr was in her 41st ;rear and had been Married ten years, he Was Of 15 jelly, free 1500)1ed turn till Made malty friends who g3eatly',l •. - 6, hB s• • g tch� i• • eer • •t• IIc DausendBatrhse1 slttotcchn din LgaPi our-- • 4.• ing business ofO.H. Dodds willconW ue to cony it on in e the same premises, Stretton 4' • Block, Brussels. 13e will keep iS 4. 4- an np-to-date line of Tweeds, 4. • Worsteds, Partings, 'i estings .I. and all other goods kept in a t 0 first-class Tailoring establis'- t • 4.moot. • srac teal 'Tailor o +i• Being a t • g 1is 3' 's' experience'he is. re- •k man veal V P� pared to guarantee satisfaction' • • as to style and manufacture to ♦ all customers. • Call and see our goods befpre • placing y order. rder'. ,p. Jacio ' i•• • • rY. P. �i��6.w�`.■ 41d. .h 4. Merchant Tailor Brussels • • regret her decease and sympathise with the bereaved. Funeral took place Wednesday afternoon to Brus- sels cemetery. Rev. A. 0, Wishart, B. A. was the officiating clergyman. �4^ farewell Address to Rev. Fr. Corcoran and his Replyy Ou New Year's Day, Rev. P. Corcor- an pastor of Seaforth, who, also had charge of Brussels Catholic mission daring the last tell years, resigned the pastoral charge of Brussel congrega- tion, which with Wioghau • is formed into a uewr parish: Last Sunday Father Corcoran, bade the congrega- tion farewell when -h the following ad - (liras was resorted to bin :— RossDEAR FATHER.—We, your parishioners of the congregation of Brussels church, have . heard with much regret that you have given no the charge of - this pnrtion of your parish which His Lordship our Bishop is about to constitute nudely another pastor. \•Ve do not by any algals doubt or call into question the wisdom or be- nevolent intentions of the Bishop in making this change, which we accept with submission, nevertheless, we cannot help recognizing our great loss when we are being deprived of the precious services of a devoted and self-saorificing priest'. who for dearly ten;yeftrs has exerted all his energies toward advancing our interests, both spiritual and temporal. During the past decade you have made many sacrifices, driving a long distance over rough roads, and in the most inclement .weather to preserve ve the Faith 'milting us by giving ie the opportunity to' assist at the holy sacrifice of tbemass,'aud :to profit by your eitoeliett.and eloquent instruc- tions Olt, Christian : doctrine, much more' frequently than we were entitled to and without any adequate retnrn on our part. Your zeal has been manifested in the manner in which you have kept our church supplied with all things needed for Divine ser'• viceiu the paternal care with which you have •iustructed the children of this congregation in the faith once de- livered to the saints and iii the extra Devotions you 'have provided for us, especially on the Festivals when all Catholics are exp kcte !, lel or required P q to mance manifest their• faith byreceiving the sacramenIs. g You have also greatly improved and beautified our church and church pretnises aid made provisionfor our spiritual welfare by establishing the Altar Society ; the League of etlle Sacred Heart and Holy Nance Society, all of which will greatly contribute towardsnourishing the faith and piety of the congregation. We wouldgladly art this occasion make it special offering to you lir testimony of otic affection and respect but we have learned that it is not your wish that we should do so. We aye obliged, therefor 110 muwtantill nan'selves ` y y Y>lari#tg that e walways remember „=nth heartfelt- gratitude, 11iVe undergone for.onr the fishers yon ,. - . ,. , g benefit, land wln nit ,,• bold to ask you to remember us still iiia••uc prayersto, ed even though you shall havo'cea:. nn be under n any obli, tower:as us 1111(1 weasters( will also: pry forynut continued welfare. We task you oleo to give us your blessing before inakiiag your, final adieu. Signed on behalf of the Brussels, Catholic congregation, DennisBh k,k e, John Kelly, Johii Lamb, .Richard Ryan, Joseph,. hong, Thomas Gaynor, John Gayno', Pattick Ryan, George Backer, John Flannery, \VIn, S11(101 . Jnlln .Long. Rev. hr. Onrcoran's reply ivas as follows 1— )3rytovED FIthexes :-1.' 10111, 15 yott have already said, about to give tip: the pastoral charge of this church and' congtegation and this day 'evil) prob ably termitnate my visit9 to yon i'or She pnrpns1' of niferitig up for you the holysuoriliee'of. the 1Jass. ThisL,nrdship, the Bishop lies eon. atitot ( otter '1s on the point of co0511t01- ing at new parish whiell will eolnpri the 0801'ch0s of Winghurit and 13;11s- eels 3tn eels 'till their congregations and have 1 est ned the charge of Balsaoi with thlagobject lit view that yQlji; c better ate spiritual nee is mit be k e e t a t e Y J beI ed to,and that you may ab A t tt hear a more I'l+ nellti as Wtn Mass P f q Y, hath is much fleeter to you th101 sea s forth and on this account you can be More conveniently attended to than hitherto under the new arrangement, s' ha, a avesaid rightly that I You h endeavored to attend faithfully e e 3Pur spultnal needs during the la' ten years, for I have had the desire n so doing for the entire parish, foe Brussels as well as Seafot•tlt. If i env Have failed in beingt nee a Irl in 6 # a r r through It particular, it must, have been It n v g pp'1 want af'; human frailty au not, from m ma f y da good will on my part, for it, has been a pleasure to me to come to Brussels x to officiate in your meat and devotion- al church and where the Catholic people are honest and devout, Sober; and industrious and • as a consequence thriving both morally and materially and regret t on. I e rct that I could not come l s oftener. It is true that, owing to bad roads. in the Winter' Season, it was frequent•a. lye hardship physically to drive'so far, but in the fine weather it was a r•; pleasantand 'nthe p drive even # worst' weather it was a consolation to wit - netts the sincere devotion of this con- gregation, who invariably+,,,assiste( with marked piety and so unr3ersuhly that the handsntne little church ti as always filled on Sundays with devoted), worshippers and the sacraments (vete.•: reverently received by all in proper, season. In conclusion, I have to say that, though I will not be with you as ir. the past, I will always hold you is pleasant remembrance and es eeiall'l P P .I in my celebration of the holy sacrifice' of the Altar, and Inaay add that whet yon have not Mass here on Sundays; there will be Mass at Seafor•tlr ever'I Sunday and you will be welcome they; as the doors of St. James church wit always be as open for you as the ate' v Y P g of Heaven. .. Moncrief ' Reeve Livingston must stand with Santa Claus. H. Rolling is visiting friends tit NIoncrieff neighborhood. Miss Pearl Harrison is attendiu,;' Stratford Business College. Mrs. Philips, of (+lint? Mich:, r ' visitingrelatives in thisnet hborho df g . S u am el and Mrs. Kell of Pc a5 Kelly, w sen w0s renewingold a u iota o the past week. cq a n g; Ernest and Mets. Harrison, 0t ham, Axford, Co., spent New with their cousin, Marshal Har. Wm. and Mrs. Kelly, of are visiting relativesand friends are glad to know Mr. Kelly haas well in the West. Public School opened Tuesd this week with H. O. Moore, 'of sels in charge. We trust it will successful year for teacher aricl p The school meeting.was held nesday of last week in S.S.1Y:'. Geo, Dunlop.• was re-elected brit:.':. 10 cords of weed will be placed 1 Wm. Bray at $2.45 per cord. .Me rieff school ie in'charge of Ha Moore, of Brussels, who. is work' well and should see results.; R mn1INEAL.—At 5 o'clock on, nesday evening, :Dec. 2Sth 1910' `lie tscolu) n .of in i 1i� 1 a 1 ec at re and 1 Y. n e 'vv wedding' ryas- stiletto) pretty g ) at the • home of Hulgh '71e Wlieai.their dtiugltter; lliiss Bali Was: united in' marriage to rlla Ooppehs, of Strassburg, Saslc .,a Mr. 'Ferguson, of Monkton, offtoititin The bride, who was given 'away leer father, wore a beautiful grid- white silk voile' and WAS assisted,.1 herlittle niece; Miss Katie HoWar( acting as ring bearer and flower girl., After congratulations the guests re -'e paired to the dining room where ars;4 dainty lunch was' served The ;re mainder of the' evening: was : '•sp 1)lost enjoyably in games, music dancing, Ma and•Mrs. Copperas spending a few days among relati in this vicinityafter which the l Y going to Chicago, Minneapolis a St. Paul to visit friends. before d', ing for their home. iu Stmt The . bride's travelling sunt wl� green Duchess satin with_85.0 00 picture hat. They have. the goof wishes of the ciomrninlity for the! happiness and pt'l)SpCri1y. Genre Happy New Ycar. January thaw bas conte and gone. Alex. Hamilton was elected 'srljv:r. trustee. Miss Edith Evans, elf ToronLa, visiting at the parental home. E. L. and Mrs. Morten,. of Lon' are holidaying at the 111,1 ....010. Rev. Mr. Kinder• bought a lately'. driver from R. J. Ashton, of 14aiChen( Valle Y Mr. Eade and Miss Sheriff are again', imparting instrurtion,to the ynutlr oi!' 0151 towel.' 'mea Downcs watt elt',cted DC )ut l ,'r''z;.NolvciC. The veto stood J Reeve of i e • Doi =, 282 ; Jos,. Illi- Downey, ,d9u • • ,tt n dertvcod,209, C8n •. ct fpr IOII at10htl Reeve AJr. Wititc .elw,}uy Reov .1. Dovehey ; Ceuncillo'v, rJoi ay rn,l, man, Adam Reis and J. W, i k 1 They do well, What's the mat tee Ivitit Hocviclt ? She's all right, Ana, 3years of 110- license, til,' question of Local Option Was submitted again to 111e people on 7tru. 2ncl, It will be remembered, 3 years tiger that Local Option passed;by, a u1lt1ii11' over the 315 ee uirentent'' but the by-law was quashed ell 10Cln1icalit.y though poll tett net a gg Vitalise had tainted. Hence the question• tied to... 1)e. stthtpi (ted again to the worn ig 5011' tette reified. o 1 t' A; P T� f T.»r, Option' 511, agttlust 274, so by,•t''" a. majority over ' the 3/3, kith, stood foe a dry tcrr'ilor -. sC- 5",103eetet' Inmos �11 01'11100 iyrbr•1, 1 s away. t,tlzi ,l 1.1c .Ilaiait 'itttit tllef sense +ty�+iat�ta: