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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1911-10-19, Page 1VOL.. 40 NO, 16 1z'C45SRLS, QA714M1O.. @L 2170.0R' f ; l g, rg7,I W, 3'aT■ KERR, ProfMMyetor New Advertisements ;Taoaat�-i6w.n A Co. Locals -Mimi J.: 3, Allan,:. In our line -p', R, Smith, Strayed -D. $., Livingston, glove tpst -G. A, Deadman. Ladino' coots-G.1i. McLaren. Farm for aale-John `l'orranoe, A)pie Evaporator -3. Cunningham.' • Centre Huron 0onservatives-*W,.Campbell. istri t .rye Bluevale Watson Smith is visiting with his father, Joseph Smith. Mrs, Bainton spent a few days visit- ing her sister, Mrs. J. W. King. Mrs. J, W. King has returned from a two weeks' holiday in the West,. Duff & Stewart have completed, the cement wall between their mill and bridge abutment. Many Bluevalitee enjoyed a very pleasant evening on Friday with Wm. and Mt+s. Maxwell on the occasion of. the fifteenth anniversary: of their wedding. Wroxeter Mies J. J. Allan. eyesight apecieliet, will be at the Wroxeter Hotel, Thursday, October 2a. Win. Irwin, of Gerrie, was in the village on Tuesday. Thos, Savage has returned from a Poor months' trip to the West, •Jno. and Mrs. Brethauer returned ou Tuesday from a trip to St. Louis. Chas. and Mrs. Wendt, of Mildmay. spent Sunday with their son, J. R. Wendt. Wm. Patterson returned last week from a two weeks' holiday spent is Toronto. J. Carr, of Pittsburg, . who '.recently purchased the butcher businesshere took possession on Wednesday: Rev. A. L. Russell has returned from an extended visit with relatives in Minnesota and New Ontario. Moncriefif 'The wet weather is proving quite a' hindrance to the farmers taking up theirroots. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson, of Win- throp, were visiting at G. W. McKay's last Sabbath. William Schnock had his store and dwelling veneered' with galvanized steel siding last week. " J. M. Field, Ph. D., L P. S.,paid his official visit to the Moncrieff school on Thursday pf last week. Geo. McKay, sr., has been under the doctor's care this week. His many friends hope for bis speedy recovery.. Rev,. Mr. Lundy conducted the Children's Day service at Moncrieff on Sept. 24th, giving a very instructive address to thelarge number present. Collection amounted to $18.25. Last Sabbath ievenin Society appointed delegates to repre- sent them at tiie• Convention to be held at Ethel next week. Forilwlch Miss J,J. Allan, eyesight specialist, will be t the Albion Hotel, Fordwich, Wednekday afternoon; Oct. 25th. Leadbury' Mrs, Jas. McLaughlin had a few of her young friends in at a sewing circle the other day.' Miss Maud Mcqaunt of M nnkton , spent a part of last week with her sis- ter, Mrs. Win. McCallum. • Albert Dundee had, the misfortune to have the top of one of hie fingers bit off by a pig and is busy nursing it. ' Gordon McDowell, of Bi'nseels, has built a cement foundation for a new brick residence for John Boyd, which will be erected neRt season. Mrs. Archie Clark,Mrs.' Santa Mc- Pherson, sr., Thos. Yung and Walter Davidson have all returned from a holiday to friends in the West and im- port a very pleasant visit, The Bethel Ladies' Aid held a suc- cessful Night-cap Social last Friday evening in No. 9 school house. Need- less to say both the boys and girls en joyyed it itmnensely,`while it netted the Aid about $38.00. NOTES.—The Union Sunday Sclioai of this place, purpose holding a pop- corn .and, taffy social in the school-' house•on Friday evening, Oct. 27th. A small admission fee of ten cents will be charged. A good program is being prepared.—The Ladies' Aid of Bethel Methodist church hada very success- ful box social at No. 9 school house, McKillop, last Friday. Proceeds amounted to $87.40.—Rev. R. 5, Lack•. land delivered one of bhe finest ser- mons we ever listened to in Bethel Methodist church last Sunday after- noon. -Mrs. Robt. Archibald left on Tuesday of this week to visit her brother, Bent. Hilien, whom we regret to say is lying very ill in Toronto hospital.— Miss • Mayme" Archibald (milliner) with the E. McFaul Co., Seaforth, spent Sunday with her par- ents, Thos. and. Mrs. Archibald.—Miss Clark, teacher at S. S. No. 6, Mc- Killop, spent Saturday and Sunday last with her aunt, Mrs. W. H. Mc - Gavin.— Mrs. Hugh Campbell, of Constance. and Mrs. M.. E. McEwen visited with their sister, Mrs. Wm. Armstrong, last Friday,—The Wom- en's Institute ineeting•washeld at the home of Mrs. E. Driscoll on Wednes- day of this week.—After receiving $28.00 in prize money for her butter, at the recent London Exhibition. Mrs: Wrn. Armstrong, of Brussels, sold the same butter in London for 2640 per lb.—Mrs. Frank Storey, (nee Miss Jennie Rinn) left on Wednesday of this week for the West 'to join her husband.—We regret to learn that. e+•++,+• t••+•i'••F•i'•.14+•4••+•;•44.14i4444.•+•+•'t••t•+•t••t•t• I BRUSSELS DAYLIGHT STORE 4•- • • G. NM OLA REN • . • • • H • • + • • .i. Ladies Fur Lined and Fur • Trimmed Coats The -largest stock and best values to be had - 1 pecial Fur Trimmed $15 $18 $22 Special Fur Lined 540 $50 $55 Warm Winter Underclethia 9 • A complete stock and full range of sizes in Turnbull's' Unsbrinkable Under- clothing for Ladies, Misses and Children. • Penman's Red and Black Scotia and ,Fleece Lined for Men and Boys.` Light and Heavy a y Bubbers All sizes and shapes in bhe Celebrated. Granby' Rubbers. Light and heavy weights ; highest quality with .prices lower than last season. Men's and Boys' y Suits and Overcoats Onu New Pali Suite and Overcoats are • here. Per feat fitting, well trade gar- ments—Progress Brand—in all the new colorings. See thein and make- cont pat•ison. + Miss Mag ie liuliy,daughter of Aarorr Hully, does not improve in health as c u ckl pe her friends would wish— 'The Bethel Methodist Ladies' Aid will hold their annual meeting at the bottle of Mre, George Dniidas, on the first Thursday in November, wheu special ,business will be attended to.. Don't forget Alex. Gardiner's auction sale of find farm stock, &a, Friday , of next week. Hbnfryn It. D. aud Mae. Cnnuinglham visited with friends in Gorrie. • • • • • • • •II• • • • • • a• • • 4• d•. •• • •• • • • I• +,• • • • • • • ea • •, • + • • .1. • •l• • 4• • e + • +. • ----"m111111r 111111 • • HI het Prices for Produce. Goods RIght or your Moody Back, • ,1. + G. N. McLAREN _ alar •+,•• 4♦+ ,• l••+•+•+♦+• Mrs. A. Hamilton and Irene visited with friends is Lneknow. A;' and Mrs, . Lambert visited with the fornier's parents in Milverton. • Miss Annie Cunningham spent a few days visiting with friends In Hay - Aston. I,, ni Mrs. Jun. Quipp has been the curet of her mother, Nitre. Albert Quipp for the past. week. Miss 'Eurnia .Kett, who spent the past six weeks visitingwith friends in Manitoba., has returnd home. SamuelHo'per, who alas been en. gaged with Ohne. Kerr for the past .two months has returned to Toronto. • John Kerr returned to Wycliffe College, Toronto, to resume his studies after spending tke past•two monthe'at his home here. • ally,tlf Leslie Keri, of Clinton, was in town Saturday afternoon. Forty-five years ' ago on the 6th of November Rev. Dr. McLean was in- ducted as pastor of St. • Andrew's church. ; Charles Spafford, C. P. R. agent, died Sunday morning after a long and tedious illness. His 'funeral took place Tuesday. Rev. Mr. Small .began a series of sermons last Sunday evening on "Gospel Questions and Answers." His text foe last Sunday was "Art Thou Be that; should come or do we look for another. ? St, Andrew's°Anniversary, will be held on November 5th and 6th. On the Sunday, services will be conducted at 11 a. in. and 7 p. m. by Rev. Dr. Turnbull, of Toronto, and on rho Monday evening. a Concert will be held when ironic will be furnished by the choir of the church and by the Peerless MaleQuartette, of Goderich. Addresses by Dr. Turnbull and Rev. Mr. Wishart and the resident clergy- men and recitations will bo given by Miss Annie Coupland, of W Neatly. A PIo ai,Is.OALLED.—On Saturday morning, last there passed away to the Great Beyond. one. of the . pioneers 'Of'the'township of East Wawanosh, in.the person of Mrs.' G.'ldoGowan. She carne with her husband to. East Wawauosh and has been a, resident ever since. She was a member of St. Andrew's church for' 49 years and a member of the Women's Missionary CI.EARI NG PPrT"Ils7v7 SAIF 7 7"Ir •O.F . Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,. Silverware, q- tic. Having accepted a posi- tion in Listowel I have decided to hold a Clear- ing Sale kr: 3o days to close out illy stock in Brussels. Gelluine Bargains are offered as a discount of from 25 t1 40 per cent. Will he allowed, oft sales. J. C. Jones 1 Society ever sipee its inception. .4,11 the family except, AM's. Fraser, of Eclmontop, were at the funeral whieh took place on Monday afternoon, Rev,. 3. L. Small officiating. . Wia.lton • .Our ephoul is closedhursda and Friday as the teacher h gone to the Convention at Soaforth, • •We are sorry to hear of the contioti- ed illness of Mrs. Remetty, se. who has been ill w"1tb typhoid fever. W. M. - SMIT}I °ALLED' Aw,4 . There passed away on Friday, 13th inst., the iz'it of William M. Smith; long a resident of this village. The funeral, held on Sunday, under the direction of the Orange Order, amply testified to the high esteem in . which deceased was held. Aside from the many friends and neighbors of this locality, officers and mcrnbers "i'rom his own lodge, Walton, and from Lodges in Brussels, Wingham, Ethel, Blyth, Winthrop, Seafortb, Londea- boro' add Surmnerbill, to the number of abort 200 gathered to pay. their last tribute of respect to: their departed brother. It was, a aolemu and im 'peessive scene as the hearse and mourning relatives, .attended by the .pallbearers, (Johu,Scarlebt, P. G. M., R. B. K, of Out West, R. H. Fergu- son, H. Hamilton, W. W. Hoy, D. Crawford and W. B. Humphries) and preceded by the long files of Qrangernen, wearing the emblems of, grief, moved slowly to St, George's church, where the Rector, Rea. Mr. Cameron, conducted ib short service, spealcingfeeliugly of the fidelity de- ceased had shown during his connec- tion of 25 yeat'a with his church aa - churchwarden. After marching back to the residence, the funeral cortege drove 10' Brussels cemetery, where interment was trade. Deceased was born in Pitkenham, Ont., Dec. 12th, 1834, and was the eldest son of the late John Smith. During early life he farmed, and later on engaged in the general mercantile business in Palcenham. He was married on July 17th 1874 to Jennie E. Givens, of Clayton, Ont. Six years later they moved to Western Ontario, settling Rowick Townshipwhere they lived for a short time, coming to Leadbury in 1881. In 1884 deceased moved to Walton, buying the general mercantile stock of the late James Campbell, and continuing the busi- ness until '1901. 'Iix 1898 he lost his life partner, and three years later married Susan Button, who survives him. On retiring from business, Mr. Smith built .a residence in Walton,. where he .resided until his demise. ae leaves one son and one daugbber, W. J. Smith, of Prince Albert, Seek., and Mrs. W.'at. .Trench, .of Kelowna, B..0., both of whom were with hire during his last hours. His was a posi- tive character, with well defined ands honest convictions. Business in- tegrity, religious fidelity, and man's duty to his ndighbor were not ab- stract terms butconcrete and definite conceptions to him, aud were lived up to in a straightforward and. matter of fact way, that willlinger long in the memory ofthose who knew him. He was a member of L. 0. L. No, 252, Walton, during his resi- dence here, having joined the Order iu the East over 50 years ago. He was also in earlier life .a member of the City of Ottawa Royal. Black Pre- eeptoryNo. 263, and had received all the degrees the Order confers. A life long :Conservative, he had been Treasurer of the East furor gnus. Association for about 20 years. .Floral tributes were tendered by L. 0. L. No. 252, by the East Huron Conservative Association and by his son and daughter. Belgrave Last Sunday Rev. Mr. Andrews, of. Fordwich. preached in the Methodist churches on Belgrave circuit. Anniversary services in the Presby- terian church here 'next Sunday fol- lowed. by a; Tea meeting with good program on Monday evening. We are sorry to hear that Jas. Wilkinson, au old and well known resident of Ibis locality, is not enjoy- ing her nasal good, health but we hoie he will soon be better. Mem 'MCCLELLAND 3)1848IN HIS R °HAI .—Last Sundayforenoon Clts. McClelland, a residet of Belgrave for the past 28 years and a man widely known and highly respected, passed away very suddenly and unexpectedly while seated in his chair, in itis Stith year. He had not been feeling as chipper as usual and had a call froixt the doctor, the trouble being spasms with his heart but no immediate danger was apprehended when in a severe spasm he departed, this life. Mr. McClelland wits born in Ireland near :Portydown, Co. Armagh, and came to Toronto in 1819. Having the h'enefit of a good education he taught school for a time in Yolk township and afterward located at Hornby, Halton Co. He en a e l in mercan- tile rer .a h c tile life on coming to Belgrave aud was very successful doing a large' business which was inereased by buy- ing and selling stock, etc. An active interest was taken in the Anglican church in which . he rendered good service for mashy ears. He was deep- ly interested in Liberal politics and in everything that appertained to the the well being of Belgrave he lent helping hand, Iu the year 1851 de- ceased was united in marriage to Miss Spencer and she went away to her re- ward 25 years ago. The surviving children are Charles and Alex. anti the 'Misses McClelland of Bei rave g , and Robt. and Harry, of Nebraska II. S Mr McClelland wits thes on of a Coucragati l minister. The e fnmerui took place Tuesaity afternoon, servicebeing held at the hone, conducted by Reads. Messrs, Din - rant and Fergnaen. Among those who attended were Rev. W. 11. Wilson; D, 1), and Dr, Wilson, of Toronto, Ili/shelve of the deceased, There mother is a slater of Mr, McClel. laud aud is 89 years of age, Rev,;Mt,. Wilson gave an appropriate address. Belgrave suffered the loss of a roan of eterlieg integrity, high ideals and recognized merit when Chas. Mc- Clelland died. The family have the sympathy of the cohmmniby in their bereavement, On account of the funeral of the late Mr. Meilellaud on Tuesday afternoon the Women's Institute meeting 'vee postponed until Friday ,afternoon of this week, Wednesday of this week ltev. blr. Ferguson tied the fnatr•imonial bow between Chas. Johnston, of East Wawanosh, and Miss Mabel Qedde3; Morris. The young couple commence married life' under most auspicious circumstances and will make their home in East 1°Vitsvanosh, • WAi. WATsog SUMMONED.- After a heroic battle foe life Win. Watson bade Good-bye to earthly friends last Saturday, at Wingham hospital and passed_ peacefully away to his rest. He had been in failing health for some time aud his death was not unexpected. For upwards of 20 years he had lived in this locality following his trade as carpenter and contractor. He earned the respect of all who knew him. His wife, who was a Miss Geddes, died 2' years ago. Two sons and a daughter survive, The funeral took place Monday and was under the direction of the Masonic Order of which deceased was a prominent member. Service was held in the Presbyterian church, Rev, Mr. Fergu- son officiating. Interment was made:, at the cemetery here. Deep sympathy is felt for the children who are now bereft of father and mother, but not, without many warm friends. Atwood ACCIDENT.— On Thursday of last week as Alex. Grant was scraping gravel into the stone crusher the cor- ner of the scraper' caught the plank and in stepping to save himself he happened to step on a rolling stone which turned him into the elevator causing his foot to be badly bruised and twisted. It a wonder it was not broken. Jamestown Rev. Mr. West, M. A., of Bluevale, preached in Victoria gall last Sun- day evening. Thos. R. Bennett, Grey boundary, is home from an interesting trip to the West. Mrs. P. S. McEwen, formerly Mies Lizzie Strachan, presented Victoria hall with a handsome Bible and two Presbyterian Books of Praise. Mrs. McEwen was a zealous worker iu the other Hall, /and her gift to new );Victoria Hall is highly a,Qpreciated.. WOMEN'S' INSTITUTE.—The W omans Institute will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct 260h at 2.30 o'clock in Victoria Hall. "Fancy -work" will form the subject for this meeting. A11 who wish are to bring their material, as at the last meeting, also auy new ideas or designs. The roll will be called at this meetg to which hich each member is asked to answer with a recipe or short sketch. We hope the members will not neglect this. All who can come will be welcome. Ethel Last Sunday Rev. Mr. Ferguson, of Kincardine was here and reached a fine sermonP. Next Sabbath Rev. Mr. Wren will speak on "Lessons from the Ecumeni- cal Conference." Auction sale of farm stock, im- plements, etc., at Jacob Hollenbeck's next Tuesday afternoon. The Orange Hall is to undergo a number of repairs and improvements which will add to its appearance. Special evapggelistic services will commence Sabbatb evening in the Methodist church to continue through the week. A large cement addition is being built to the stable at the Royal Hotel by Thos. Vodden. It will be utilized ns a sale stable'in accommodating the horses and cattle handled by. Mr. Vodden. November 16th has been set as the date for the annual Missionary Ban- quet of the laymen of Ethel circuit, in connection with the Methodist church. J. 11. Arnnp, B. A., of Toronto, Secretary of the Laymans' Missionary Association and Rev. Walter itlillson, of Stratford, will deliver addresses. Special music will be given by Rev. iblr. Willson, Conference chorister, the male chorus and othets. LETTER, of OONDOLENOE.—To the family of the late J. M. Davies. We, the Officers and Members of Court Ethel, No. 175, L 0. re., extend to you our deepest sympathy in your sad bereavement by the death of your father. lye, one and all mourn with you but with hope of one day meeting your beloved father in our Home above where there, will be no parting, We can only recommend .you to our Father in IReavon who has promised to be a father to the fatherless and who is, able to sustain yyou in ymhr 50re .bereavement. Yours fraternally, • Rona, Rana, 0. R. M. M. STEVENSON, H. S. Signed in behalf of Court Ethel No. 175. I3YMlNEAL.— A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Jno. and Mrs. 'McLeod, Ethel, Oct. 4th when their eldest daughter, Miss Elizabeth A., was united inmarriage byRev. 1) B McRae toJno. Hetrr y StCiey. At5oalnacthe young g couple took bheit places under an over teen i. gg arch t t � the strains of the wedding match, �a played byMiss Katie McLeod } Y sister of the bride. The bride looked handsome' in a dress of es tun C'rorch cashmere trimmed with d' obese Satin and lace' and parried a baq let of cream roses, lily of the valley and maiden hair fern. Groom's gift to the bride was a handsome gold watch and 0lhai0 and to the o•ganfst a' nethersole bracelet, After the ceremony the company sat down to a sumptuous repast. Only the immediate members of the family were present. Mr. and Mrs. Storey will reside on the ggroom s fine farhn, 4th con. Grey.. Their many friendsjoin in wishing them prosperity and happiness, The annual qowenton of Maitland. Presbyterial Young People's Union will be held in the Presbyterian church atEthel, on Thursday, Octo- ber 211th. An excellent program of'. addresses has been arranged. Rev. W. R, McIntosh, B. A., 13. 'D,, of London, will deliver addresses at the afternoon and evening meetings. Program as follows . t— "How to develop the young life of the church," Rev. 1. A. Bell, Molesworth ; "For- ward steps in Young People's Work," Mrs. Jessie Kerr, Brussels ; "Power," Rev. W. J. West, Bluevale ; Round Table Conference in charge of Rev. W. R. McIntosh, of London ; Address; H. D. Henderson, Whitechurch. Evening session in addition to regular routine of business an address will be given by Rev. Mr. McIntosh. In ad- dition to the choir vocal selections are expected from Miss Jessie McLauchlin, of Brussels, and Miss R. Spence, of Ethel. Rev. 3Ir. Ferguson is President Rev. Mr. 141cEachern Secretary, and Rev. Mr. West, Treasurer. There should be a good rally as program. will'prove helpful and healthful. Cranbrook A new roof and new windows are being put in the Lutheran church. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw and Miss Houston are attending the Teachers' Convention at Seafoeth this week. .Delegates will go from here to the annual Presbyterian Convention at Ethel Thursday of next week. Pro- gram may be read in Ethel news. Last Sunday afternoon Rebt. Mc- Kay gave a good discourse in the Methodist church. Mr. Bateman, of Toronto, sang arrhe ninety and nine." AL the illustrated lecture in the Methodist church on the 80th inst., coffee and cake will be served by way of refreshment. . See further notice en page 4 of this issue. Morris Township Council will meet next Monday, 23rd inst„ for the dispatch of business. Rev. Mr. Andrews, of Fordwich took the service at Sunshine last Sun- day afternoon. On October llth Miss Mary Jackson, formerly of the lith line, became the bride of Milton Rands, a former resi- dent of Grey township, who is 0039' in the West. May their joys be many. HYMENEAL.— Wednesday of this week Alex. Smith, of Brussels, and Miss Rebecca Jackson, late of Mimico, but formerly of Morris, were united in marriage at the Methodist Parsonage, London, by Rev. S. Anderson, former- ly of Blyth. They will take up resi- dence in Brussels where Mr. Smith has purchased home. We wish them happiness. W Clegg pm. Findlater and Jos. Cle at- tended the funeral of Howard Farqu- har, Clinton, on Sunday last. The gentlemen are relatives of the deceas- ed. He was only ill about three weeks with typhoid fever. The subject of this notice had gone to Burk's Falls about two month§ ago to take a posi- tion in a bank when he contracted the fever. He was notyet 20 years of age. Wednesday of this week Jno. Wheeler and family removed from the 5th line to London, where they purpose making their home. They were , worthy residents who enjoyed the respect and esteem of a wide circle of friends who wish them long years of comfort and good health in their new hone. Mr. Wheeler's farm has been purchased by John McGill and we suppose the old adda)e of "first the cage and then the bird' will come true. Grey D. K. Livingston is of the lookout for 4 head of straying cattle. Joshua Bateman, of. Toronto, was visiting relatives in Grey township during the past week. Miss Beryl West, of Winggham, was a visitor with the Misses Rozell, 9th con.. last week, She is a cousin. John Menary, formerly of this township, has removed to Purves, Manitoba, where he purposes making his home. We wish him success. Miss Mary Coates, who had been in Idaho for several years, came back with her sister and brother-in-law and will reside with her parents, 13th con. At the Jacob Hollenbeck sale, next Tuesday afternoon, John Brown, 10th con., will offer 10 well bred Leicester awes and a ram, with registered pedi- gree for sale. Mr. Brown is disposing of his flock, hence the Bale. George Speiran, 12th con., was on the sick list: during the past week with a combination of troubles --threatened appendicitis and pneumonia --but we are glad to see hien able to get about again. It gave 'him quite a shake up. W. M. S. MEETING#. -On Wednes- day of last week a goodly number of the members of the W. M. S. of Ethel drove over to Union where the were received by the W. M. S. of that church. After the opening exercises the followingnhissinnary program was tendered by the visiting Society, Mrs. S.S. Cole occupying the chair Reading, "An appeal' Inc rest for missionaries on furlough," Mrs. A. Macdonald "The watchtower," vatohtower + by Mrs, McGee, Mrs. s Addle. Mrs. s. Mc vire and Mrs Love g solo, "Someday the silver Cord will break," Miss Beatrice Whit l flu dshort talks were given one the practice • es and customs of the tin - christianized coast Indians by Mrs. Cleaver', Mrs. Slemmon, Mae. Chain - bete and Mrs. J. Macdonald ; reading, "A.1ittle child shall lend them," Mise Ida Cole. Refreshments were nerved by the ladies of Union. After ping- al sing- ainggai+nGothe renewotiitnhg ywu d5i1s11mweed311ad all went home feeling they had spent a good and profitable afternoon, Brussels School Board A meeting of the School Board was held last Friday evening with all the', member's present. Minutes of last Meeting need and passed. Accounts were presented from THE POST for $8,75 and P. Ament for :$2.25. Moved by R. Leatherdale, seconded by M. H. Moore that they be paid, Carried. as mem- ber of A. Gilmour Resignation and on er o Li Board was read b f Library yv Motion was accepted. Moved, seconded and carried, that Rev. A. O. Wishart, B. A., and B. S. Scott, principal, be , appointed to the Library Board to fill vacancies of the late Inspector Robb and A, Gilmour removed. Board then adjourned. EDITORIAL NOTES OFFICIAL Census figores place the population of Canada at 7,100,000. While it was expected the figures would show 8,000.000, the gain in the past to years is nearly 2,000,000, a record not to be ashamed of by any means. Hort. W. T. WHITE, the new. Finance Minister was a newspaper man for ten years and his predecessor, Hon. Mr. Fielding was also a quill driver. Does it follow that the economy practiced by the members of the Fourth Estate are preparatory steps to the wise administra- tion of public affairs? * * * KEEP your eye on the "Clay Belt" of Northern Ontario, 'There's money in it for old Ontario to have 'the "bone and sinew" tilling those broad acres. A quicker march will be required to be played in the next ten years or this gen- eration in old Ontario will not share in the proceeds. * * As those who rejoice in the British tie we veloome a representative of royalty to the Governor General's office in the person of the Duke of Connaught. We love him for the sake of his mother, Victoria, the Good and esteem him all the more highly for the memory of his brother, Edward, the Peace -maker. The Dominion is proud of the high honor done us. ** SEVERAL years ago a series of first- class entertainments were put on in Brussels by joining a circle of towns do- ing the same thing. The advantage of this was that it put some of the good talent within our reach at a low price and cultivated a taste for the best in Literature and Music. We would like to see a similar arrangemeut entered in- totforthis,•season. * * « THE probabilities are the members of the Borden Cabinet will be re-elected by acclamation when they go back' to their constituencies in the course of a few weeks. It is not an unusual procedure and is a rule that should be adopted. We hope to see Hon. Mr. Fielding and Hon. Mr. Graham back in the blouse and think they should be recognized by the same compliment. * BEFORE Santa Clausgets around this year the Provincial Elections willbe over and either Hon. Mr. Wbitney or Hon. Mr. MacKay will have something in their stocking. We wonder if the clock had struck the hour of Hon. Wil- frid Laurier's re-election to power on Sept. 21st if Hon. Mr. Whitney would . have brought on a general election now "to save the expense of eleven bye -elec- tions ?" * ,F * By advertisement in another colutnu it will be observed that the Centre Hur- on Conservatives will assemble in Sea- forth Thursday of next week to nomi- nate a candidate for the coming Pro- vincial .Election'. Amoug the names mentioned are M. Broderick, of Sea forth ; D. Cantelon and jno. Ransford, Clinton; Elliott an and Rev. Joseph d. Dr. Whitely, Goderich. Barrister Proudfoot, M, P. P., is. the Liberal candidate. w. a * s A Stearn or so hence the Winter Fair will be on at Guelph, Our object in pen- ning these lines is to urge a hundred of.. our reader's who have never attended to arrange to go. Single fair tickets are available on the railways so that the ex- penses for n day or two Are no barrier. T good ood to come of it and those whoo for the first time will be sur ris- i; P ed at the size' and plan of the Show. It's an education to bear the exeelle I a nt addresses to say nothing about the stl•nctinb of viewing the almost incom- parable exhibit. Will you be one of the tdo?