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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1905-10-12, Page 17 VB Vol. 84. No, 14 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, New Advertisements. Local—l. O. Riaharde, Wo were sure—.Jae, Fox, Fall Shoes—I. 0. Richards, Strayed—William Robinson. tioaoe for sale—Jae. Mawlillan. Farm for sale—Joseph Ooombee. Puritan Underwear—A. Straohan. Jamestown store—McDonald Brae. New Fall Goode—MoEinnon & Co, Thoro'•brede for sale --D. Robertson. Natio° to Qreditore—A, B. Maodonald. Notice bo Creditors—A.B. Maodonald. MistrZ.Ct Reb3s. Wroxeter. Norco.—Mies Mand Stewart has re- turned from a vleit with friends in Brue. Bele.—Geo. and Mea. Allan and children are spending two week's holidays in Toronto and Oleveland,—John Gotten and Mre. A. Miller have returned from an extended visit in Michigan,—John Carmichael; of the gravel rued, i, report. ed to be very low at present.—U. B, Matheson is noting es relieving agent at r the 0, P, R. station. --.N. Foster oabrr has gone to Dutton where be le employed in a hardware end tin ehop, .Mre, John Dobie, of Oheeley, vieited relatives in this vicinity recently.—Mre, Johu Robertson is spending a week with friends in Bluevale.—Rev. J. H. Oeterbont preached a sermon to children in the Methodist church on Sunday night.— Little Boeeie Douglas, daughter of John Donglae, had the misfortune to fall down a seller stairs on Monday breaking her shoulder bone and being badly braised.— The roof of Editor Palmer's reeidenoe naught fire last Friday novo but was put out before any serious damage was done. —A large number from here attended the Fall Show in Brussels on Friday.— Menne Richardson returned to Toronto on Satardey,—John and Mre. Munroe, of Milverton, spent several dye with the former', brother, Alex. Munroe.—Rev. L. Perrin preached anniversary ger/nous, and attended the tea meeting in oone0• tion with the Presbyterian church in Clifford on Sunday and Monday.—A business meeting of the membere of the Presbyterian Church was held en Mon day afternoon to make arrangements for the anniversary tea -meeting which Wil, Jamest r ern Postoffice t Store The undersigned desire to call the attention of the public to the fact that they have bought the stock of Dry Goods, G1'000'10.3', Boots & Shoes, alothin , &c,, from Walter Innes and are now in possession and ready to attend to the wants of all the old customers and many new ones. Stock will be kept up-to-date and' sold at reasonable prices, Butter and Eggs taken in exchange for Goods at Highest Market Price CALL AND SEE US. McDonalds'.a` ' '} tJt, ` J A7' "Puritan",.. Underwear The improved methods of Knitting by Machinery enable the Manufacturers to place Underwear on the market at prices which a few years ago would be thought impossible. "Puritan" is a guarantee of excellence and every Garment bearing this brand is warranted and will be re- placed if it does not prove satisfactory. We are agents for the "Puritan" Brand and now have in stock a large range of Women's, Misses' and Children's gar- ments in various qualities and prices See our Extra Special Line in jm Lathes', at per Suit t t t t and in Children's at lac. each and upwards, according to size When requiring Ladies' Underwear you make no mistake in deciding to secure the "Puritan" brand. We also have a full range of C. Men's & Boys' s Underwear in Fleece Lined, Union and All Wool Shirts and Drawers. Our qualities ualities and prices are sure to. please you. Iia -Por the eon enie . ' v ace o£ oixlselves and town eaetotners we Lava had a Telephone put in our store and bycallin upunit e g bet 27 anything y g In our Ilne will receive prompt and sarcine at- tention. I,. 4• A.atrachan 4111141.41111(114.4104. OCTOBER 12, be held on Monday Oot, 10th,—Wm, Robineon and J. Brethaner ofioiated ae judge of Dairy produote and Domeetio maaufaoturee and• Poultry reepeabively, at Brue'sale Fair Ian week, Crites ter. noir. Dr. Ovens, M, D„ Surgaoa, Oootllet, Specialist, Dieeasee of Eye, Ear and Nose treated and glasses fitted properly. Will be at Smith's Drug Store, Brunel,, on Tnesday, Oat. 17th, Hoare, 8 a, m, to 1,80 p. m. Peter Sinclair, 14th eon„ baa an- nounced an unreserved motion gate of term stock, &o,, for Friday afternoon of next week, He intends to give up farm. ing, Samuel Belfonr, Bast of Oranbrook, will also sell on Wednesday, 26112 inet„ horses, sows, young rattle and pigs ae hie stook is too large. Jat,trteyto wet. Donald Innes will remain with Mo Douaid Broe. for the month assisting them in the store, J. T. Straohan, of this locality, has been appointed church collector in plana of Mr. lanes, who is now at Moorefield. Several from this oommuoiby attended the Harvest Home eutertaiument at• Browntown Oa Monday eveulug and had a good time. Misses Ina andBerm s ova BrY ase played ed a piano deet at the Fall Fnir. Concert in Brussels Net Friday evening. They are promoting all right. Leat Sabbath evening Bli Smith was the preacher at Victoria Bell here, and did well. Jno. McAllister will be in charge next Seedily night. The trustees of S. S. No. 10, are mak. ing arrangements for buying a large new ashore bell. No need to be late for dinner wbeu 'bey get it in place. James Strachan, situ of James Straub. an, has game to Toronto whore he ie tak- ing op the study of Dentistry. He should do well and we wish ibm emcees. Worfimen ars eugaged heeding the outset abutments for MoFarlana'e bridge, Bast of Jnmatown. A steel superstructure will be put on to replace the oid wooden bridge, Dr. Ovens, M. D., Sorgeoo, Ooouliet, Speoiahet. Diseases of Eye, Ear and Nose treated and glanee fitted properly. Will be at Smith's Drug store, Bennetts, en Tnebday, Oot, 17th. Hours, 8 a. ne. to 1.30 p. m• Instead of going to Toronto Medical _College as stated by Ten POST last week, Ed. Bryaue went to Winnipeg instead, going Wen on Friday. He will complete hie course there, no he pnrpoeee pruotie. ing in the West. Mre. A. D. MoOoeh and her eon, R. A., returned to their home at Flue River lust week idler a pleasant visit at the home of her parents, John and flare. Straohan, Mrs. tlioOoah is always n weiootne visitor, and her many friend, around- hers are always pleased to renew old aoquainteemee with her. Grow, Township Comail will meet next Mote day at Ethel. Jamea Stewart, of Tee,water, is here owing to the demise of hie sister, Mre. W. J. Woods, 10th eon. Thos. Johnston's motion sale of farm, farm stook, &o. will be held next Monday afternoon. Lot 10, Cote 18 is the place, Ripe rag beries se a second r p p o u op, were pinked by Mrs, Thee. Amook, 141h sun., this week. This speaks well for the salubrity climate. abrtY o f our a ma e. Zheottonof au sale A. Cook on Tues day afternoon tonged 91000. Roderick McKay gets possession of the farm on Nov. est, Mr. Cook and family removing to Bruesele. F. 8. Scott sold the Ab. Bislop 100 sore farm, 17th son., to Daniel MuOuilum for the euro of 84,200. The purobaser will get possession next Marob. Mr, Biel°p will remove to the Northwest. OoITOAnr.—The spirit of Mre. Wm. J. Woods took its flight from the earthly tenement on Monday evening of this week. Her demise did a0t 00me n0• expectedly in a Renee as she had been tee ing for the past 0 pare, more or leas. severely, wick rheumatism, whiob baa assumed a chronic form and from whish, at times, she was a great yet patient sufferer. Mrs. Woods had been in bed einoe Thursday of last week, taking oon eiderabiy worse Monday morning and passedpeacefully away to her eternal rest at 6,80 p. m, Deceased's maiden name was Mary Stewart, being the 'mo- oed daughter of the late John Stewart. She was born in Kirkoowan, Scotland, and came to Canada when 18 months old, along with het parents who tented in this toweelep where they reel e d until their demise 10 and 8 yeare ago rnpeo. tively. The enbjeot of this aotioe was married 9 yeareago last Marob to her now bereft husband and they have lived on the 16th non, slum, Mre. Wood, was beloved by a !ergo ' aleole of friends who will sympathise with Mr. Woods and other relatives in their 'sorrow. Miss Maggie Stewart, of Grey, Jno. J3. Uhap• lean and James, of Teeewater, are the surviving sister and brothers of the de. ceased. The funeral tools plane on Thursday afternoon of this week, in- terment being made at Brunie oemetery, Hsti,NoAL,—The following 116m taken from the Port Rowan (Ont.) Newe, of September 29th, Mere to a former Geeyite, a eon of Harry Atwood; "A pretty wedding took place on Wednesday WOO, September 27th, at the 'home el Mre. Fred Bunn, on Wolves street, what her daughter Men Lillian Mime, was menisci to Henry J. Atwood, of Galt, Ont, Tne ceremony was pert formed by Ran, J. S. L,Flair, pastor of the Baptiet ,hash, Port Rowan. The bride looked charming in a handsome gown of white silk. She Will be greatly mined by a large oirote of friends, among whom she is highly respected and very pepular. The event was witteseed by relatives and friends. Atter partaking of a sumptuous wedding brealtfaet daine fly served, fife newly married scopes left en the afternoon train for a wedding tour t0 Toronto and paten Bast. Up. on their return they will reside in Gait. The best wtnhes of a host of friends believe them t0 their new heti,," Mr. Atwood and bride arrived here on the following Friday and were accorded a very enjoyable reception et the parental home of the groom, 80 or 40 old Mende were present and a jolly time was spent in vocal and instrumental mueio, in whish Reface Hayden'° gramophone was in evidence. A splendid sapper was 'served and many good wiebos expressd for the gaeats of the evening In their sail over the matrimonial sea. Mt. and Mrs, At wood left for Galt last Saturday. Mr. Atwood is ie charge of the transfer de livery van for mail and baggage between the G, T. R. and 0. P, R. depots at Galt, being an employee of the first inamed road. BOnoon PREM.—The following ie the report of 8. 8, No. 0, Grey, for the month of September, the names in order of merit. Clan IV—Ella Emerson, Pene• lope Brewer, Eddie Stephenson, Bertha Blair, Willie Jaaklin, George Hutchison. Gr. III—Garrison Jaaklin. Jr. III— Helnue Mitchell, Fred Smeltzer, Dawnie Blair, Ada Bateman Joseph Jaaklin. 8r. II—Wesley Brewer, Eva Mitobell, Jr. II—Roy Hall, Sarah Hutchison, Leette Jaoklin, Pc. II—Willie Minitel!, Herbert Batsmen, Sr. Pt. I—Reuben Brewer. Jr. Pt. I—Berrie 'Fadden, George Hall, Earl Lowe, Lala 'Fadden Maggie Blair, John Gavage. LrzztE MAOARTnan 1Teacher. W n 1 00)tt. Doffs church will hold a Harvest Home next Sunday. Andrew Tut•dbull is home from the West on a visit looking well. R. H. Ferguson has added a woodtonue and summer kitchen to hie residence. Allan and Mre. MoMaine, of Elme township, were visiting friends in the vie lags for a few days this week. Geo. Bergeson to limping es a result of an injury to his ankle from a fall. We are glad to say it has not injured his ap• petite, Misses Minnie Bennett and Hannah Ingram left this week for the Weet. Their many friends wieb them happiness and prosperity. DR. Ovate, M. D., Sargeon, `ooaulist, Specialist. Dieeeen of• Eye, Bee and Nose treated and glanee fitted properly. Will be at Smith's Drug Store, Brunette on Tnoeday, Oot. 17th. Hours 8 a. m to 1.30 9, m. Anniversary eervioes will be held in Duff's Numb on Sabbath, 15th inn. and will be oonduoted by Rev. David Porde, of Winghom. The hours of service will be 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Bpeoial cohere tions at both services. A Tea Meeting will be held in the thumb ou Monday, 16th, when addressee will be delivered by Revs. D. Perrie and R. S. Baker. Mu+i° will berenderedby the choir, and Mre. Baldwin, Mieeee Nellie and Ada Beattie and Roy Willie, and others, at Saeforth, and Mies Mamie Molrwan. Tbere will also be reultetions given by Mise Ada Beattie. A very good program ie expect• ed, and a hearty welcome ie extended to all. Ten will be served in the basement from 6 o'oloolr. Miss Edith Milne is visiting in Toron• to. Kreuter & Ritchie unloaded a car of coal ti lewt eet . R. 0. Davis made a busineee trip to Toronto this week. Judge Milne is home again after an absencef three o r e weelce. E Ban r W.Bander, received n oar a of Dement this week and is nearly void oat again. Cole and Hemsworth finished the abutment t r e a the Kerr bridge Wedaee• day. Geo. Dobson, of Innerkip, was calling on old friends here for a few days the past week. Quite a number of the young people spout a pleasant time at Jae. Pearson's Tuesday night. John Watt returned to Clinton Mon. day after emending it few weeks at Mre. Simpson's here. H.0nnniugbam shipped a oar of fat cattle to Toronto Wednesday and Oster and Keys a car of bogs. Wm. and Geo. Balmier and Minn Mamie and Nellie leaneted spent Sunday with friends in Jamestown, Ethel has two artiste ab work every afternoon on the river bank sketch• ing the beautiful scenery and buildings along the river, The Spinster Olab held a pio•nio on the river bank last Sabarday afternoon. Lobe of lunch and nature study was the order of the day. Aoitd o Forest ] f Foresters want to Atwood Weduerday night to the opening of the new 0. 0. Foreeter'e Hall there. W. E. Sanders took them in his oariole. W. Reticular and Wm. Speen are at. tending Stretford Bneioeee College, They are both mete young men and will no doubt come away with honors. Counoiller Brown and his men have taken the old bridge timber sub of the river and now have the best of it Resorted out for oalverte. He will auotion the balance off on Monday at five O'clock. We congratulate our sobool children in the lite manner they went through their drill at the Brussels Fair, also Miens Shannon and Annie who took go mach pains and time la getting them ao perfect. Dr, Ovens, M. D„ Surgeon, Oooullsb, Bpeoialiet. Disuses of Eye, Ear and Nose treated and elating fitted properly. Will be at Smith's Drug Store, Brussels, on Tuesday, Oot, 17th. Hoare 8 a. In. to 130 p. m. The long talked of Brunets Fairis over and Ethel was certainly well tepee. rented. livery body who ooald get away was there, some by nein end others in eingle rigs. W, E. panders took his anrinio filled to over finning and 0. Eolcmier had the scholars for the drill. All that was left at home was 5056 of the old bead, and these of our beet look, ing 441010, Peat Felti00140 —The nndereigned is still fn the tensing business and any parson requiring anything in this line should give him a calf. Page fence heads the list. It duty goes on the wire prises will neosoarily be higher nett 'Mason. 190,5 W, H, KERB, Prop Fall Huron. I'al l Fa' 1r a Hummer, e U 111 rr Beautiful Weather—Large Number of Exhibits —Big Crowd of Spectators—A 1 Concert. The record of Eaet Huron Fall fair, is known for many miles and its attractive influence is evidenced by the many long distends visitors, both eahibitore and upeotatore. Tbls year tbie wits more mauifsot than ever. The weather was °harming for both Thureduy and Friday, resulting in alarge number of entries and a splendid exhibit in almost every department. In the 'Palace" there was n admirable array of Ladies' wont, Domsotio; manu(aotoree, fruit, roots and vegetables. The lack was in the customary exhibit of the Guineas people, Outoids of Jno. Donaldson in harness, and blesses. Wilton & Gillespie, who made a splendid show of stoves, weehing machines, eta., that was own. manbed apart by many, the tradespeople of Brussels were unrepresented, The judges were kept busy till well on toward evening awarding the prizes. Thursdayo eveui the attendance e dense viae k not large, owing no doubt to other at. traotione that night, the necessary preparations for the fallowing day and the intention of attending Friday night', Concert. A naw plan for the Thursday evening will be set on foot next year. Early Friday morning the people began to arrive and the Searetariee were kept bustling until after 1 °'clock receiving entrie, and attending to their other dotiem Tbere was a tiptop turn out of equines in the Show riuge, varying from the imported heavy dranght to the finest bred roadster. In cattle a large number of A 1 animals were on the grounde, the Byrn, medal for beat boll any age or elan being an additional attraction to ether years. The sheep pane were well filled bat hogs were not ea largely in evidenoe ae usual, notwithstanding the good market. A number of naw exbib. store were to bo seen in the Poultry department with meritorious fowl. The expert Pikes were ou hand in good time and discharged their duties in e careful, satiefeobory manner and in moat teams their task was no email one East Huron Directors have been very particular for yeare in securing jadgee wets qualified for their work and this was the first time the Government appointed judges were here. They were Messrs. Reid, of Lion's Head, on heavy horses ; Laceration, of Preston, on Tight borne ; Elliott, of Guelph, on beef (tattle and sheep ; and Stevenson, of Anoaater, on dairy mettle and swine. Gerrie was their ntampiag ground after Bruaeele. 011000I061, TESTS. One of the most earnest endeavors of this Fair is to present useful and praoti cal tette io the aompetitione. This year there were 23 varieties of apples before the boys wbo entered the oontat and the awards were as follows :— Herold Armstrong named ....17 Thos. Dark, " .,..13 Harold Hogg, " „ , 7 Iu judging young thorn' bred cattle berg were 16o Gbe y a handed in their names to the Secretary, Each contestant had a oard upon whish be planed his judgment of different pointe and these were over onethe R by expert mete judges who awarded the prizes to Harold Hogg, Thos, McDonald and U. Wright. MO? 0021111. Ethel wheel had al Db d a w k over;io the o Fauoy Drill competition, bat it is doubt. till it any other eabool ooald have outdone them. Tbere were 25 of them, olad in white and parrying flags and ander the direotion of Misses Shannon and Austin, As they went through bbe various move- ment, on the track opposite the grand stand the eight was a very pretty one indeed. It was gracefully presented and without a bitch of any kind. Lizzie Chambers reoited a few verses of a pat. riotic poem in good voioe and the drill oonaluded with the chorus "The Bed, White and Blue" and the waving of Hage. Three hearty °beers were given by the epeotators as the girls marobed off to enjoy the kindness of Boma entbneiaetlo admirers at a fruit stand. The teachers and pupils deserve the anetinted praise they received and the let and 2nd prizes will be awarded the eobool. erases. There were live entries in the Green speeding contest and the awarde went to horses owned by Jmo, Jobneton, Bloevale; 0, H, Broadfoot, Brunets ; and A. W. Gallop, Milverton. The 2.50 event did not come off owing tot insaffieient bona fide entries. The entrance fee was re. turned when rape was called off. Con- siderable interest wee manifested in the foot races for boys and gide and N. F. Gerry and A. B. MacDonald had tbeir hands full i° piloting the sport eaooees. tally to a conclusion. The moat fleet• footed were ;—e mile raoe, Finlay Scott, W. Williamson, Carl Holmes. Boys under 14, 0. M okllllam Denbo w, Harr Moore and Moir Thomson, Boys under 10, L. Lowry, Jos Habkirk and 0. Ocher. Rase for girie, Clore MoDoo- ald, Florence Lowry and Mabel Thump. eon. Obsteale raoe, in whiob contest. ante bad, in addition to the running, to go through the range of a ladder twine, Fie, Scott, W. Ford, Tom MoDonaid and Frank Gerry. Wingbam Baud came down on the noon train end die000reed excellent mu.io during the afternoon and played for the fancy drill, They play well end area credit to the Bandmaster and the town. The Band alto gene a real nine program on the street after tea prior to the oouoert that greatly pleased the, people. 1120 0040ERT. The Town Hall was packed to the doors and ticket Bailer .Montgomery was asked to atop selling. Program viae , splendid one and tboroaghly enjoyed by the large sadism's who were very tree with encores and the talent mat as gen. ,roue with their responses. Piper Mo - Donald gave the introductory selection in good style followed by a well rendered piano duet by Mines Ina and Berm Bryan,. Mies Mazie Booth, of Toronto, came next in "II I were a rose.'. This was her first appearance before a Brae Bele audience bat she won favor from the start and will always be welcome here. Mies Bootle bete a sweet, well trained voice and eiuge with ease and grace and no affectation. Ali her numbers and en. cores were sung splendidly. She gave "Dream of Home," duet with Mr. Fax and solo "Wben all is still." Miss Jessie Irving, of Hamilton, was another strang- er but she captured her audience with ber first number, "Mre. Bateson's tea Feely" and was welcomed on each appear- ance. With a pleasing manner, clear eoaooiation and good eentie in her eel• actions no inetitution will make a robe take in giving her a place on tbeir pro- gram. Sbe gave "Au Easter witb Par. spa," "The Hata, bed Aethe moou rose" in addition to en sorsa. Her stage appearance is excellent, Mire Clara Muautoasbie, of Clinton, snook a good chord in a 'ba ' rent tion ectiris "Huron d o on „ . Old Boys," and in J to in y , o a Laugh with me" brought dotvo the house. Her set eatione ace ber own composition. Mies Mountcastle also responded to anoores. Mise Mabel McDonald, of Wingbam, gave three nd i bl $ g a dames in hoc very beat style and those who are judges know how well that is. Her father supplied the necessary meek) in first glass tune. Last bat not least, we 'muerte the old favorite, Jae. Fax, This was hie 121b visit to Brussels but be was as fresh as a lark and never sang better. Hie gouge were new, Item, well pointed and up rosrionsly enoored. No humorous vocalisi. ie as welcome as Fax. Mies Jean MaLanahlin was the accompanist and did her work in gilt edged style. The grove proceeds of the Concert were near. ly 9140 00. Mentioned on pegs 4 J Am prepared to attend to beilding contrasts on abort notice. Batistaotiou assured. 1,900 rods put top this season and 40 gates. Rom. CLosa,,agent, Lot 28, Con. 6, Grey, or Babel P. 0. D1ore't,a. 'Township Council next Monday, 16th inst. Thos, Brown, 8th line, is home from a trip to the West. Mre. John Manning le visiting her daughter, Mrs. H. V. Patrick in Wood - stools. The'straying horse belonging bo Wm. Rutledge was found at Brumfield to which piaoe et made its way the night of the runaway. Io has been reoovered by the 'muse. Wm. Jaokeon, was in Wingbam, on Wedoeeday, of last week an his 91st birthday, and walked up street as spright- ly and ergot ae many men a quarter of a Dentary younger. Harry Kirkby left on Wednesday morn- ing for Toronto to resume his studies at the Ouhario Veterinary College. Re will graduate next Spring and we hope to see a medal or two some this way. Last Monday morning Margaret, in. fant daughter of Geo. and Mre, Reedtnan, 7th line, died, aged 2 menthe, The mese of South was dysentery. Funeral took place on Tuesday eftern000 to Bushfleld;cemetery. Morris lost OLIO of 11e oldest as well m one of ire most highly eeteemed residents on Tnureday, Sept. 27th by the death of Mre. Rotten Mather,, who, atter a very prolonged illness, paned away at the age of 68 years and 10 menthe. She leaves a baehand, end five daughter's and four eons to mourn her ion. Mr, Blathers and family hens the sympathy of their many triende, Fanetal took piano on Sunday bo the Blnevate cemetery, SasooL RErooT.—The following shows the relative standing of the pupils of U. S. S. No. 12 for the menthe of August and September, based on teat papers, at- tendance and general profiaienoy, Those marked with an asterisk attended every day. Class V—Katie Clark. Sr, IV— Edna Miller, Jr. IV—Florence Clark, Jennie Culoloagb, Lillian Oolalongb. Jr. III—Pearl Fulton, Levi Holmes. Jr. III—Mabel Bran. John Brace, Jahn McNichol. Sr. II--"Nollie Helene, Tolbert Clark, George Oololongh, Jr. II—Recta Fox, Sr, Pt I—Willie Brown, Wilfred Clark. Sr, Jr. 21, 3-8Ada Ful- on. Jr. Jr. Pt I—Oaivin 001010ngb, Susie Holmes, Ellie Case. L. AoNNty Teaober, HARVEST Hotta,—Lash Sunday and Monday the annual Haman Home was observed in connection with Ebenezer church, 2nd line, and enema marked the proneedinga. Rev. A. E. Jones, of Belgrave, Was in the pulpit afternoon and evening and gave two roneing good (termone. Exodus 23 and 16 wee the text at the first mentioned servtoe pad the sermon Wae fell of good things and in the evening "Qhrietain Disaipleahip" wee the theme from which many prate Nal hints were thrown out. The rhumb wan neatly decorated and the choir rendered tholes music. Monday evening instead of a tee mooting a musical and literary entertainment was given at wh, b the following talent took part end rendered very profloient service :•-- Ie meal numbers, J. G. Joan, of Bennett; Miens Jannis and Elsie antedate; Dongald Btraman ; and the choir. In. anaemia tee hissers, Rattan, Woodrow, Mnetard H, L. ;Ramon, W. J, Gxownr Mies Moen, Mies Jen MoLanahlin. Mies Mimeo MoNaaghton gave two well rendered reoitetielne Bev, George Beller thero t paeGo on rtbgted a good reading, and Rev. Illr, Jones a epiey addree on "The Five penes," The interest was. maintained to the close and the Variety and excellence of the program was very pleasing. W. R. Kerr, of Thr Pose, s- onpfed the chair, Bios Mammal promede totalled 908.87. After lbs program a very tasty lunch was served to those taking part. Altogether the anniversary was a marked semen and the paebor and congregation are to be congratulated, AN OLD ANn WortTUN Rosman DMEM.— Eseoefally came the olosiog out of this the to William Johnston, nu aid and well known resident 0f the 6th line, last Tune . day morning at 8.80 o'oiook. Nature's machinery hadstarved hie long day and ceased to move. Hie age was 82 years, 8 months and 24 days. ibIr, Johnston was a native of Croft, Parham 00,, England, and along with bis wife end two obiidreo Dame to the then new world in 1850, making the voyage on the "Martha J. Ward" whish took 7 weeke with spread- ing eats to eros the Atlantis. For e number of years be followed railroading aesooiated with the late Joseph White. head and George Swinbank, of Olioton, Mr. Johnston took up tote 8 and 4, 6th tine, thea mild bush upon whish be spent many years and where be died. He was a resident of Morrie fur 61 gene. Along with other P ioneere be knew viter it was to endure some of the bardohipe and also Me later Trait, of bis industry and thrift. He shopped the roadway from Welsh's hill to the 511t line on the West gravel and bad many thrilling experiences to relate of the long ago, ono of which was being treed by a bear, from winch fatal reealte.migbt have followed as be drop. ped bis gun in bis haste to get up a °lump of small trees, Brain aseaysd to follow but Mr. Johnston, by spreading the trees apart, upset his bearehipe cal- culations in attempting to °limb after the sturdy settler. The children are :—Mrs. Shaw, Wingbam ; Jno„ of Salmon Arm, B. 0. ; Chris., of East Wawanoeh ; Dr, J. 0„ of Adrian, Micb ; Wm, K., theme - ed ; Thos. and Henry on the old home. stead. Mrs. Johnston predeoeased her husband 17 years ago. The subject of this notice viae the yonngest of a family of`14 and still has a brother living, Henry Johueton, iu England. Mr. Johnston retained his faonitim to a marked degree and was most highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was a oonaieteut mem- ber of the Oharob of Etgland and was a Liberal in politica. The funeral took plane on Thursday afternoon to the Eoglielt cemetery at Blyth. Rev. Mr. Lang -Ford, of Brossele, took the service I n the abeetoe of the inoarabent of Blyth and Belgrave. Among the relatives from a distance were Dr. J. O: Joboaton and wife and Mre. W. K. Johnston, of St, Thomas. In the departure of Mr. Jobn• ,ton another link in the chain of the sturdy pioneers of Morris is broken.. Their memory will be cherished however, ea the evidences of their mentions livee are so patent in the great strides made ',hemp their self eacrifioe and laborious toil in this and many other sections of Ontario. Brussels Council. The mare moathiy melon of the Vil. lags Connell woe held on Monday even. leg of last week. Present Reeve Hender- son a°Councillors d Plum, Jones and Stewart. Minutes of last meeting read and passed. Following amounts were presented :— A. efoLauobiiu, apiary„ - 926 00 Peter Tem, file 2 60 Wm. Denbow street imp1 10 B. T. Plum, Fire Departwent75 F, 8. Scott, Cold Storage By-law eeeleation expenses 2613 Moved by J. Jones, seconded by W. F. Stewart that the above amounts be paid. Carried. By-law No. 2 referring to R, Thom. son's mid storage exemption was read the third time and finally passed. The next basinese taken up was the striking of the tax rate for 1005. It is ae follows:— County rpt, 1 1/10 mills Local rate 5 3/10 " Consolidated rate 6 ti Lookrldge rate 3/10 " Gen. Frontage rate 9/10 " School rate 53/10 " - School Loan rate 1 1/10 Total 20 " This is 2 mills leas than last year. The necessary Bylaw wee read 'brae - timee end passed confirming the above. 5 will be adds to all axes npaid dt ofbe. °r fore Deo. 15th, Coattail then adjourned. UHU1fUU (111iMeite. Tbere will be High Mass and sermon in the Oatbolio church, Brussels, next Sunday at 10.30 a. m, Epworth League Oonvention for Wing. ham District wars held in Teeswater on Thursday of this week, A number at. tended from Beaneis. Rev. R. F. Cameron, of Georgetown, will preach in Melville ehurob next Sabbath, Rev, Dr. Rose will preach anniversary sermons for Mr. Oamert,n, Rev. T. W, Omens dinoureed last Sunday in the Metbadiet ahuroh' from "Paul's prayer for the abash at no,. °sae," at the morning eervioe and in the evening en "Tete profit or religion," Rev, Dr. Rose took up a tenui0g commentary ae the Aseembly's emotions relative to °beech life and in the evening referred to the reoentpost-graduate 'tam, femme in ootneotlon with Knox College, Don't forget the Union meeting in et. John's oliurmb, Thursday evening of next week at 8 &olook in the interests of the Lord's day Allianot, Rev. Mr. Sheerer, the well.hnown Snretary of the Proyiu• sial Alliance, will give an address. At the 1$arveet Ronne aervioes in St, Jobn', oboroh Wet Sunday Rev. 0. W. Senders, of Laoknow, wee the prea0h.r and gave two plain practical : disooareee, well directed. The ohur°h War nicely 40aoratod, apache mueio was rendered by the choir. Rev. Mr. Lang.Ford' took Mx. Bandon' servioee in Lttoknowr'