HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1903-3-26, Page 1Vol.81. Na, 37
BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1903
New Advertisements.
Formaldehyde—Jno. Fox.
0011 for sale—David Shiele.
Ladies' chose—L O, Rioharde.1
Formaldehyde—F. B. Herelsy.
New goods—Harry A. aletoholt.
Notices to creditors—G .l 13 air,
Spring milliucry—Mlxsee llabltirlt.
Spriug Millinery—Mckinnon & 00.
Millinery opening --Mise E L. Little.
Millinery opening—Bootie & Hayoroft,
3 strict Sews,
else en es to NV el .
A. M. McKay, of Bruesele, will conduct
the Prayer meeting on Friday evening of
this week.
Will. 13rydon will be paoiting hie Sara,
togo next month and hieing him to the
"woolly" West.
Jamea Lyun and family will be remov-
ing to Howiok township next week. We
wieh them sucoeee.
James Strachan and Dougald, who
have been on the sink list, are oonvalee•
a'ng and will aoou be all right.
Last Sabbath evening Robt, Shaw was
the preacher at Viotoria Hall and next
Sabbath Rev, It Paul, of Brussels, is
Expected.
'Wrr< xt tor.
Geo. Frenab hae returned from Otter.
vi11e.
John Hamilton shipped it ear load of
cattle on Monday.
Miee Ellie Smith, of Grey, is visiting
relatives in the village.
Dire. Jae. Forsythe is spending a week
with relatives in Toronto.
Miss Fanny Thompson, of Brunets, is
Ile guest of Mies Mary Smith.
Miee Bessie Lovell has returned to New
York to resume her work as nurse.
J, E. Black ie spending a few days in
the village before leaving for Calgary.
Rev. H. Sinolttir, of Toronto, occupied
the pulpit in the Presbyterian church on
Sunday.•
A large number of new booke have
been added to the Public Library during
the past two weeks.
Mrs. T. Tipling, of Goderialt,is visiting
her Bieber, Mrs. T. F. Miller, for a week
before leaving for the Weat,
Rev. D. Rogers, of Fordwiah, exmbanged
pulpits with ltev, A. 1. illokelvey, of the
Methodist church, on Sunday.
Jae. White and family, of Bolton, ar•
rived last Tuesday and have moved into
W. Rtherford's reeideuoe on Queen
etreet.
The Junior Epwcrih League of the
Methodist church is preparing for an
Entertainment to be given in the church
on the evening of Good Friday,
Master Newton Forsythe accompanied
Tboe Sandereou on hie return to Prince
Albert sant week.
Rose Smith, of Watford, is epending a
few days with A. McLean, and visiting
his many friends in the village.
Bills are oat for a oonoart to be given
in the Town Hall on Wednneday, April
let, the prooeede of which will be given
to the Library Fund. The pioeram will
be given principally by local talent.
The sympathy of the oommunity is
extended to E. and Ere. Barnard in the
death of their infant eon, which occurred
at their residence on Monday. The child
was about six weeks old and had never
been very robnet.
Word was received on Monday, that
Aaetin, second eon of John Morrison, of
this village, was serionely 111 with diph•
theria at Peterborough where be has
spent the last two months. We hope to
hear of hie immediate recovery.
On Tuesday morning a team belonging
to W. Lowry, of Be'more, became fright-
ened at a piece of paper blowing on the
street. Fortunately they were .well tied
or a runaway would have taken place.
As it was they euooeeded in stripping
the harness off themselves, but were
caught before they oou!d get away.
Oreenteroole.
Mra. Mary Motachlaa has been on the
sick list with an abtauh of lumbago with.
an aeeooiation of la grippe.
The flax mill will complete the entail.
ing of last season's drop thie week. Out-
put is larger than for the former year.
Leet Sabbath Rev. Mr. Ballantyne, of
Molesworth, preached in Knox Churns,
he and Rev. D. B, McRae oxobanging
pulpits.
Thomas Ennis and family expect to
remove to their now home at Brunie
next week after a residenoe of 46 years on
the farm in this locality.
A pure Scotch bred bull palled "Royal
Member," bee been purohaeed by Oamer-
on Bros„ from Amos Smith, the well
known breeder, near Trowbridge.
In the competition for now pupils in
comedian with Knox Ohurab Sabbath
School theist prize was awarded Willie
Oameron, with 7 to hie credit ; David
Perris, 2nd, with 6 ; Rufus Gregg, Myrtle
Sperling and Amalie McInnes, a tie, with
4 eaoh, The awards, presented by Mr,
Piercy, consisted of two Bibles, a hymn
book, and two other volumes. The donat•
or has gone to Moleeworth locality where
he is now pureeing bis oolporteur work.
Boer 11/NG —The Oraubrook Beef
Ring Aesooiation will aommenoe oper-
as mind an the third Tuesday of
May on wbiah evening the first beef will
be killed. The names of the ehareholdere
ere given in the order iu which they will
be required to furnish the Wanda :—
Val. Foereler and John hioLntoah, Rich.
Cardiff and Val, Gramm, Joe. Oster and
Juo, Forrest, Wm. Sharp and P. J, Mo•
ilierEEINEMINEMESZEIZI
Spring
011T
Thurs, 86 Fri.
Air&3
WE extend to all a cordial invitation to visit
our Show Room on the above dates when
all that is now and beautiful in Spring and Summer
Millinery will be there for your inspection.
MOST ENTICING STYLES—Latest and Best
at Money=saving Prides.
THE MISSES
HAMM
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8trettoli Block
Donald, Camwron Bice„ Dan. Shine end
Mrs, Daoheon, Oliver Tarnball and Jae.
D.>ugbtn, H. W. 14feEay and Wm. Perris,
Alex. MoNair and Wm. J. Shield, Ohm.
Knight and Hy. Kaye, Geo. Sperling and
Mre. Menviee, George Keys, Woode llroe,,
D. Mo'i.'aggart veld Arch. MaLean, Me.
Nab Bros., Jobe Oliver and D MoOallum,
L. McNeil and Jae. Knight, Robb. Look.
ing and Geo. Speiron, Geo. °elder and
A. MoDonald, P. Baker end Robb. Man.
arey. If any of the above mentioned
ehareholdere intend to withdraw tbey
ohoold notify the Seorolery,A, MoDneehd,
at once. Samuel leleineobrotb teal be
the butcher for the caning eeaeon.
lel oleo; aworeh.
Maitland Presbytery met in Molesworth
on Monday last.
David A. Stewart went to Toronto on
Monday on bnsinese,
Mrs. Austin is spending a couple of
weeks viehing in Listowel,
Chas, Mntohell want to Dari nm last
Wednesday to see the oemonb plant of
that town.
Chad. Bonnett left our village and had
gone to label to complete hie apprentice•
ship ae harness maker.
Mr. Percy,who represents the British
American ble Society, is doing buelneei
in thio neighborhood at present.
Moe, Brown hen moved her household
effects to Listowel where rhe will reside
in future having Bold her farm to Andrew
Duig jr.
Tbomoe Grant and Miee Wright, both
of Howlett, were united in wedlock on
Wednesday Mermb 18th at the manse by
Rev. G. Ballantyne.
Ohne. E. Leppard hae jut received an
Bnoyooperedla Britannica for nee in the
school. Au order hae been tient to Tor-
onto for a new Public school library.
This with Webster's Dictionary, a new 12
inch Giotto, an organ and other appliances
makes Mtleeworth one of tbo beet
equipped wheals in the Province.
The sawmill is now in fall bleat. W.
Upper is engineer this Beason.
Meeers. Kreuter & Ritohie appear to b.
doing a good bueineee Bien opening up
here.
Mica Martha Osborne has gone to
Poweeaan, where she hae a situation as
taiiorese.
Mrs. (Dr.) Ferguson and Mise Sadie
Battery have been ill with erysipelas but
we hope they will soon be 000valeeaent.
There was a rumor that W. Routley
was likely to become a resident of Bens.
eels but we believe it is not settled yet as
to his going there.
Last Sabbath afternoon Rev. Mr. Bal.
lantyns, of Moleswortb, occupied the
pulpit of the Presbyterian church in this
place and preached a good eermoo.
It is said John Imlay will take a trip
shortly to North Bay where he may
spend the Summer in the employ of
William Milne hie former employer here
for several years.
A Ane 8 year old beavy draught colt
belonging to Peter MoKay, West o1 Ethel,
met its death teat week, It was playing
about the yard and tramped on a piece of
broken rail which penetrated its body
doing injury beyond repair. [t will be
quite a loos to its owner ae it was e, very
promising beast.
A number of young friends meb at
the home of J. Osborne Monday evening
and anent a very enjoyable time in
playing a number of lively games,
mune, &o. "Pusey" drew many a hearty
laugh from the company. We understand
some had to be supported home with
lanterns while others had difficulty
Selling their way in the dark.
W ell ton.
It is said application will be made for
hotel lionise for the McKim Houde.
George Ferguson was at Toronto lent
week attending the Grand Lodge of the
A 0. U. W. as representative from Wel.
ton Lodge.
The 76 acre farm of David Hoimee,
non. 18, McKillop, has been Bold to
Mears, Bette of the same looality, for
the sum of $8,800. We have not learned
what Mr. Holmes purpoeee doing.
Jamee Oampbeli has cliepoeed of hie
farm North •e, lot 9, oon., 14, MoKillop,
containing 88 sores, to Patrick Rowland,
of the same township, for the sum of
$2,000. There are no buildings but there
are 00 acres cleared and it is the makings
of 0 good farm. Mr, Campbell may take
a trip to California to dee his none.
Hsatsxman.—Tbe Toronto Daily Star
of Inst Monday oontaioe the following
society note of interest to the people of
this locality :—The marriage of Major
Deakins Wentworth Irving, M. D , D. S.
0., youngest eon of Amities Irving, K.
0., Toronto to Miee Maude Maclean,
daughter of the late Surgeon.Oolonel
Mealean, of Meaford, took place very
quietly on Saturday afternoon at St,
Ju men Oathedea1. Only the immediate
at
e
,
relatives were resent, The Rev. A, U.
De Pondier, cerate of Eke Jame', per-
formed the ceremony, and the bride was
given away by her brother, De. MeLean,
of Sault Ste, Marie. She wore a travel-
ling dress of dark green oloth, with gar
niture of white on the bodice, and e hat
of violets, Diotor and Mrs, Wentworth
Irving left for Boston, New York, Wash•
inghon and Balhnnore, and 011 their return'
will reside in Walton, near Brueeeie,
Ont„ where Dr. Irving line a good
praotioe.
M ATmtiot(1 r.—On Wednesday,. 18th
inst., an mtereetiog event took place at
Silver Creek Farm, the beautiful home of
Alex. and Mra. Gardiner, when their
third daughter, Mian Janet, was united in
marriage to Wm. G. Clark, The wed.
ding match was played by Mies Barr, of
Guelph, as the bridal party look their
plaoee and the ceremony was performed
by Rev. D. B. Marsh, oe Hamilton,
brother in Ina to the bride, aseiated by
Rev, A. MoNttb, of Duff's chnvob, Walton,
in the presence of te large attendance of
reletivee end Mende, The bride wan
handsomely cheesed in white Persian
lawn trimmed with ribbon, lane and flow-
ers, Hearty oongratuiaiione and good
wished by the eonpany wore extended to
the young couple, after which all repaired
to the beeeteent, it being nobly deoorated
with red, white and blue, where the teblee
were spread with an abuodaoae of good
things prepared for the occasion by the
kind hasten, After partaking of the
bonntiee the company enjoyed them.
salves for a low hours with music, games
and neuversetion, The popularity of the
bride and bridegroom was manifee'ed by
the array of beautiful and n'eful presents.
After a short wedding trip Mr, and Mre.
(Perk will tette up their residence on the
Pollard farm one mile South of Walton
where they aommenoe married life under
favarab a auspices and with the best wleta
ea of a boat of friends, Tine POST in the
oumber.
tare H3'.
Mrs. W. Mason is vieitfog relatives at
Mennen.
R. Dilworth wad at Goderioh last week
on 0 busmen trip.
Joshua Attwood visited at Clinton and
other pointe last week.
Several farmore oommenoed to plow
during the Ane weather of last weak.
John Doig in back from a trip to
Manitoba whither he went with a cargo
of horsed.
Mre, John I1ioNair,146b con., has been
on the eiok list but ie reooveriog her usual
good health.
The 6 year old son of Raymond Ma.
Naught is receiving medical treatment
which we trust may prove beneficial.
The Sabbath euhool, held each Sommer
in the Smith school house will re•e en
next Sunday. Miee Learn Smith is ex
pealed to be present.
Mira Florence McKay ie back from St.
Marys where she had been visiting cele.
time. Her health ie uoneiderably im•
proved we are pleased to hear.
Annie and George, sone of James Mo.
Kay, 17th nun., are home from Parry
Sound District where they have been
lumbering during the past Winter,
Owing to the illness of teacher Avbson
there was no school on Friday last in S.
S. No, 3. He had a light attoolt of poen
mouia but was able to memo hie duties
0n Monday.
We are pleased to bear that consider•
able progress has been mode toward
restoration to beeith by oar old friend
James Hogg end he hopes to be able to
taste a trip to Brnssele before long.
The material is at hand for improve.
manta to Harry Attwood'e barn. 11 will
bo moved, lifted and atone stabling built
nuder it with modern improvements. A
large share of the work will be done by
himself end eon,
There is an average attendanoe of 50 at
the Sabbath school in Bethel oharoh lath
oon. School ie held every Sunday after-
noon and Marshall Harrison is Saperin•
rendeut, an office he hae well filled during
the past 10 or 12 years.
Jno. Ruebwortb, who hae been visiting
here for several menthe on his return
from South Africa where he wee soldier.
ing with the last contingent, lett last week
for Carrievale, N. W. T. John Whitfield
also went West the same day after an
enjoyable visit with retativea and friande.
This season John MoNanght, 17th oon.,
contemplates taking a holiday trip
through Manitoba, Northwest and prob.
ably British Colombia. Mrs. MoNanght
will a000mpany him. The farm of Mr.
Mao, baa been leased by his son William
who is =fleeing it now. We wish Mr.
and Mre. MoNeught a pleasant trip and a
safe t'etarn,
Fred., eon of George Hodge, 17th cot's.,
who fell off a stick of timber being hauled
to the mill, the timber passing over hie
leg, breaking the bone near the thigh, is
getting along ae well aa could be expected.
lie is 7 or 8 yearn old and will be a
prisoner to hie bed for some time to oome
owing to the bad break. Fred. le a obeer.
fat lad and we hope he will soon be o. k.
This week Robert Bowen sold 60 acres,
the North e• of lot 34, oon. 18, to Jno. M.
Hutchinson, hie neighbor, for 51700. The
balanoe of the 100 agree was purohaeed
by Mrs. Boyle, of the same locality, for
91800. Immediate possession is given.
We did not learn where Mr. Bowen in-
tends living. He hae been a resident of
Grey for the past 80 years and is well
known to many in the township who will
wish him good luck.
The trustees of S. S. No. 2, 10th oon.,
have engaged Mise Jennie Howe, of Brus-
eels, ae teacher and ehe will commence
work on Monday of next week. Tbere
has nob been any eobool held in this
notion Men last mid -Summer owing to
the small number of ohildren. There
have been several ohangee in the moving
of families however and there will prob-
ably be a round dozen able to attend now.
The situation was more perplexing to the
teueteee than if there had been an over.
plus. Trustees are Alex. Stewart, Jas.
Huston and Oliver Harris. We wish
Miee Howe annneee,
Oma—•An old and well known resident
of the 14111 oon; of Elma township passed
over the river of death on Wednesday of
laeb week in the person of Alexander
Forrest, after being eometimo
in failing
health. Deoeaeed was about. 6Oears of
age and leaves a wife end large family to
mourn the lose of husband and father.
Mr. Forrest was a brother•in•law to
George and Alex. MoKay of this township
and waa very highly esteemed. He was
a Preebyterian in religion, a Liberal in
polibine and was a pioneer Better. The
faoeral took place to the cemetery at
Blum Centre.
Rulon Wznnrtlo.—The Clinton New
Era of last week Bays :—"A quiet bet
pretty wedding was solemnized by Rev.
0. R. Gonne at the residence of Edward
and Mre, Herman, on Wednneday noon,
when their daughter, Lilian Edith, be.
name the life partner of Hoary Bateman,
of Brunie, A number of relatives of
the acntracting puttee were present, and
the bride received many neeful and bean•
tiful gifts, The bride was daintily
gowned in white. After partaking of a
wedding dinner, they were driven to the
oration in an open oarriage drawn by a
spanking team of grays, and the happy
couple left foe the Beet amidst the best
wieheo of their friends." Joanne Attwood
was the groomeman and Mies Ethel
Merman the brideetnaid. On arrival at
e Father s a race tfon was held
the groom p
and an enjoyable time spout, Mr, and
Mrs, Bateman have fatten Up housekeep.
ing in the fine nett/ brio* residence
erected Inst season. We veldt them many
happy proeporone yeare,
Rio r• re ea.
A few are malting moleeaes,
Township Omani wheaten' may be
read on page 6,
Mies Stewart, of B'nevele, le vieiting at
M. S. Watson's.
The farmers in thie vicinity rome getting
down to spring work.
A snow storm arrived on the sone on
Tuesday of Ibis week,
Every sign of Spring. Some say we
win be paid op for this.
Miss S. Gibson, 9ih lite, who was very
ill le said to be improving,
Woe Mary Idiotic intents leaving for
Hal ben in the near future.
Jae. Clark, acoompanied by Miee Pearl
Stewart, spent Sunday in Bluevale.
A good many of our young men are
going to the Ncrbhweet again this Spring,
A party was bald at John Watson's
home, 4th line, on Wednesday evening of
this week.
A few are plowing. Should the weather
continue flux It will be the earliest seed•
ing known.
Harold S., the little son of M. S. Wat.
son, fa suffering from an attack of measles
and bronohitie.
David Barone of Goderioh township,
wan revisiting old anima in thio locality
during the past sveelr.
A large eag'e is seen daily near Sun-
shine. None of our local sports seem to
get a shot at the bird.
Io many places the roads are bad on
account of snow banks but Barely they
will soon melt away now,
W. 0. Wileon, 6th line, and his son io•
law, Samuel Love will visit Edmonton,
N. W. T., with the purpose of taking up
n couple of farms if they find what suite
them,
John Nathery, 6th line, Won, bee sold
his farm to Wm. Kelly 7131 line, price
$8,700. Mr. Nethery will try and got a
200 aore farm ae his help is etroog. He
talks of buying aroundLangeide.
Hugh and Mre. Alexander, of McKillop,
were visiting el D. Walker's, 6th line,
last week. The lady was formerly Miss
Hannah MoOntoheon, who waa married
to Mr. Alexander on the 4th inst.
Robbie Cole met with a bad accident
on Friday last. While splitting wood the
axe glanced off giving hie foot a terrible
gash. He was taken to a dootor who
dressed the wound and put in a number
of stitches. He will be hoid off work for
some time.
James Taylor hae moved to the Law.
reuoe farts on the Belgrave road, recently
purohaeed, where we tope he will do well.
Elie brother Andrew will likely taste up
hie roeideuoeon the farm vacated but
who his housekeeper ie to be we are not
prepared to state.
One of our Mt line young lefties sun
prised this neighborhood by getting
married on Wednesday of this week to a
young men of Grey township. It was
quite a "Shine" and the moat singular
thing about it was how few knew about it.
We send our oongratulationa,
Mre. Angus a former resident of the
Gth line, has gone to Hope, North Dakota,
where she purposes making her home,
Wean for a time. She ie a dieter to
Mra. Jno. Manning, of the 6th line, afro.
Watson Aintoy and Fletober Sperling of
Brussels. We wieh her a pleasant stay.
Mre. Angus has been living at Seaforth.
The other day by way de little more.
ation, a riffle about ata range of 60 yards
was proposed at Jas. Duuoao'e. There
were quite a few tried their hand some
crack ebote in the number, but alias
Gertie Duncan beat them all. Onpid
will have to rev100 that bow and arrow
story of his and attend to business with a
rHflle after this.
Daring the peat few months Robert
Nichol, Gth line, wboee advt. has bean
appearing in Tum POST, has been doing
quite a bueineee in the disposal of tboro'
bred Yorkshire pigs. Among recent
Wee are those made to James 'Nichol,
D. MoOallum, W. Thnell, Jae. Sherrie,
Wm., Robert and John Smith and George
McDonald. Mr. Niobol has been a very
successful breeder and realizes good
prices.
Owing to hie intention of giving up
farming John Agin has ivatructed Ana
tioueer Scott, of Brussels, to hold an
auction Bale of hie farm stook. imple
ments, &o. on Tuesday, April 71b, at hie
farm lob 12, con. 0. The Beet } of the
North of lot 12 containing 50 acres will
RIM be offered for sale that day and if
not sold will he rented, Mr. Agin has a
big list on his hill.
MARRIED IN MAnau.—On Wednesday,
llth inst., at the home of the bride's
parents, Downinglou, Senile°, Oo., Mich.,
Rev. Mr, Gordon tied the matrimonial
bow between Almond Peek, a well to•do
young man of that Oo., and Mise Mary,
youngest daughter of John and Catharine
Bitable, formerly of Morrie township.
The bride is a naive to Chau. Ritchie,
now of Brussels,who,with Mrs,Ritchie
R c
attended the iE
eddin with 125
along tit
other guests. Mr. Strong saw that the
groom was taken oare or during the oera•
mony and the brideemnid was Min
Kate Ritobie, sister to the bride. Both
ladies wore becoming aoetnmae of grey.
After hearty congratulations a splendid
supper nae nerved and when that imp, rt.
ant department was over Mr. and Mre.
Peek left for thtirrnome, 4 miles distant,
followed by many hearty good wfahee.
The wedding gifts bespoke the popularity
of the priuoipals. it is about 30 years
eines Mr. Ritabie moved from Morris
t0 Michigan.
lirnescle school Lenard,
A special meeting of the Public School
Board veva held in the Board Roost on
Wednesday evening, All the membere
present.
Owing to the over.orowded oondition of
the foe rooms already in use it was de
aided to Open np a 6th department in the
vacant room end 24 double deeke have
been ordered for that purpose.
It was deofded to advertise for a female
teacher, salary to be $800 per annum,
Intiee to eom1'11en00 after Ender vacation,
The opening of the new room is a
matter of neoeesity anthem ere a neeber
W. H. KERB, Px'op..
of new pupils to oome into the eebooi this
Spring, We believe the Board ie taking
the proper coarse and it is expected, with
careful management, that the school
rate
for 19011 will not be in exoese of 1902.
ilruseele oerbeinly had a Ane school and
en A 1 staff FO that the eplendid mooed
should be maintained.
A TRiP TO OTTAWA.
A visit to the Dominion capital is always
associated with et greet many pleasant inci-
dents, more particularly 10 the *burner
sensor when the many beauty spots in and
about the city look their best. The appoint-
ment as to date waa not left to my choosing
as 1 went, on invitation, to the Eastern Goo
)toads (lonvenion in Ottawa on Ilia loth and
lathinats. Special pleasure was aatioipetedl
however, when I noticed that the "powers'
lied very kindly placed. the opening of Don.
inion Parliament on the first date mentioned,
a ceremony I had never witnessed, although
]. had on various occasions gazed from tike
gallery, with n sort of ewe -stricken feeling,
at the concentrated wisdom of this great
Dominion as they leisurely transacted the
business of the country.
Left Brussels by the 6.255 train Wednesday
afternoon and after a lively run, arrived in
Toronto about 8 o'clock, having met in with
Robt. Holmes, the urbane editor of the Clin-
ton New Era and M. P. for West Huron, and
in manager of the
A, dnunh Organ the ompa g
Goderioh P.Company, at Guelph. Our
ion
train, the C, of R., pulledoutok the Union
depot t 11 o an cars, the East with d lith
abon 4 Pullman cart, largely occupied with
M. P's and their wives, reporters, etc., bound.
to the seat of legislation. I had as my travel-
ling companion the aforementioned Mr.
Holmes. Did youever attempt the necessary
disrobing for a night's repose a neo the latter
word with certain qualification) in a berth in
a sleeping car ? There may ben handy way
to go about it but I confess I have not travel-
led enough yet to bo an expert at it as you;are
whirled along at 40 or 60 miles an hour and
almost wish the Adeline fig leaf outfit, with
a few extras, were still in vogue es you
wrestle with your wardrobe in 4x6 curtain-
ed enclosure with a very low roof. We
reached Ottawa about 0.26 o'clock on Thurs-
day morning quite rested even if a trifle short
of the regular sleep than people possessed of
easy conseienees usually enjoy, owing to the
stopping and starting of the train. The dis-
tance between the two cities 113 202 miles,
leaving the main line at Carleton Junction
andmony a hundred acres along the route
would not be grabbed at with any particular
alacrity by wide awake farmers. A number
of theassengers were desirous of having
their sleep out, and Ottawa being the tenni.
nus of this Hue no objection is offered; but
we preferred to get up city so boarding a
street car, of which Ottawa is possessed of a
splendid eervioe, with excellent modern cars,
I was noon at my stopping place—the Wind.
sor Hotel—where the traveller funds every
comfort at reasonable cost.
Although the sleighing had disappeared be•
fore 3 left Brussels 1 found a good supply of
snow and ice in the city and scores of people
at worst with axes, picks and shovels clearing
off the granolhthic walks after the thaw had
set in. There is a very noticeable change in
the temperature and Winter overcoats and
gloves felt quite comfortable. Many of the
driving oatnts are neat and costly but many
more are of the "back 60" variety and would
be the cause of good natured merriment if
driven into one of our Western towns or
cities.
After breakfast I had a look about town
and then made m7 way to the Normal School
a tidy stone building of no small proportions,
on Elgin street, in whose spacious Hall the
sessions of our Oonvention were held. It
was deoided, before the forenoon's session
was over, that we would not run opposition
to the Opening of Parliament, so called off
our program until the evening, everybody
wanting to see the annual blow-out" on
Parliament Hill, to which even the citizen
turn out en masse if weather is at all favor-
able.
Long before 2.80, the hour appointed people
were aonarogatine about the doors and walks
of the main building and when admittance
was granted to the ticket holders by the
police there was a mad rush for a position of
vantage in the galleries that put speedily to
rout all modern rules of etiquette and good
manners, the motto of everybody evidently
being "Crit there Eli:" Under theguardian-
ship of Jno. Sherrill, the genial M. P., of
North Middlesex, with whom I had ant in
Huron Oo. Oounoilfor several years, I secur-
ed a fairlygood new of the proceedings.
The Senae Chamber was wearing its bast.
Ranged along the centre were long rows of
easy ohairstin which the worthy senators sat
whale behind them were seated many of the
youth and beauty of Ottawa, plus melober'e
wives or daughters, robed in their very best
outfits. Some of the outfits wore evidently
made in great haste or the material had run
short for they were minus sleeves or enough
waist to reach the neck, but a gentleman told
n1e that this was no uncommon thing at the
opening of Parliament. I said the youth and
beauty were there, well so they were, but
there were other varieties present also and
all the homely folk didn't walk to and from
the building either. It was a brilliant scene,
however, and well worth a visit to Ottawa
to see.
After some official announcements by the
Speaker, promptly at the hour Lord. Minto,
the Governor General, arrived in his 'car-
riage, drawn by 4 horses, upon which two
postilions, with white breeches rode, His Ex-
cellency was escorted by a contingent of the
Princess Louise Dragoon Guards and was re-
ceived by a guard of honor from the Gover-
nor' Generals foot guards, the Sue Band of
the Regimentlaying the National air while
cannon boomed now and again announcing
that the law makers were soon going to got
to work. On arrival at the throne Lord
Minto read the oftnialspeech in both English
and French after the members of the Cont.
mons had arrived in the Senate Chamber,
The Judges and Church dignitaries wore
somewhat gorgeous uniforms of scarlet,
purple, &a., presenting a moat noticeable
contrast to the clothing usually worn by the
sons of Adam, "Mre.' Minto was beetled
into nrominent seat near the throne by Sir
Wilfrid Laurier, the latter wearing his Privy
Council uniform. There was the sense par-
ade of Military and Band. after the ceremony
as the Governor General proceeded toltldeau
Hall and the "circus" was over. There was
a state dinner given in the evening but as
Lord Minto and I had not meb I did not at.
tend but instead of going there I hunted up
Alex, Ross—a well ]mown Brussels laddie—
and after a ramble through the city. across
the wonderful bridges, through Hull, by
Eddy's
gs wind 10 peep t attheOhaucllls ered Palls factories,
brought up shortly after 6 at the Windsor
well ready witha Srst-class appetite to en-
joy a first-class dinner.
I also had the pleasure of meeting old
friends in the persons of Robt. Farrow eon
of Postmaster ]Carrow of Brussels, who holds
a responsible position in the Customs depart-
ment; Leon F. Jaolrson, a former Bruaselite
110W assisting in the census compiling; anri
W. Passmore, of Goderieh, who is engaged in
the Pastoiiice department. 'Through. the
courtesy of Dr. Macdonald, M. P„ for East
Huron, the respected Deputy Speaker, R.
Holmes, M, P.. of West Huron, and Geo, Ma -
Ewen, M. P„ for South Enron, I was intro-
duced to many members who were quite
cordial
BBin their greetings some , of them ex.
Llie ssession butlaes oIolind no ciinolltne00 0117
office, Dither fat or lean, and heving toay
my own board the opportunities of greetiiirg.
the hard watering legielatore by the writer
betivoen now and the close of the House will
not be Iota to oomph.
Thursday evening, Friday forenoon and
afternoon tip to 8.810 I spent at the Good
Roads Convention and then made. my way
ono° more to the Parliament buildings to
boar the debate upon the.Addrese. I had the
good fortune to hear Col, Thompson, of Hal•
dinnncl; Mr, Demers; Mr, Borden, leader of
the Opposition • Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Mr.oak Mr.Charlton end Mr. Swann. Bad
at tie restaurant in the House with
Dr, Macdonald end enjoyed an Hour's abet
with aim in the comfortable quarters pro'
vided the Deputy Speaker, Illy train left for
Toronto at 11 o'clouk 1>, m., 001 tiled me to
tltadepot, rolled into berth No. 8 in .the
sleeper and when 1 arose next - morning ere
were nearing Toronto, which city we reached
at 7.66 and atter a show rent tunic the G. T. E.
for 13ruseele,
The Are that devastated Ottawa and Balt
wan a blessing in disguieo and from the nehea
of many poor frame structure has risen
bride blocks and. buildings of modern design
and usual better suited for liminess purposes
than their predecessor's. Ottawa hes a large
share of good huenresn pluses where large
stooks are displayed and no doubt bring to
their owner remunerative returns. Of course
to see the Capital at its boob the visitor has
to get there in the Sumpter when the river
and canal are the scene of activity; the Stun-
ner resorts Mid p01104 open for the reception
of visitors and the well ]rept lawns and dower
plots of Parliament Hill are scenes of beauty
nut soon to be forgotten.
It may bean old Engheh custom for the
members of Parliament to were' their Irate
during the proceedings of the various sea•
nlona but it certainly does not conform to
modern ideals of society. If these meeting
were bald were thetii a might bethe
an excuse
to pull down their skull covers to their ears
but in a comfortable audience room with no
violent gales, more than the 'windy"
el>e001100 of some or the M. P'a, there is no
reason on earth or any place oleo, as far as l
know why this outlandish practice should be
followed. Ohs decorum is nothing to brag
about either. White one stalwart is flying
Ms sky serener, acorea of hie brother mem-
bers are dither absent, or are writing lettere,
chatting or doing something elsean indecorus.
The worthy body does not set the lofty ex-
ample it should before the country and 1
have come to theoonelusion that not a few
things that are called"parliamentary" at
Ottawa and Toronto if copied by the mem-
bers of the Municipal Councils would be
called by names neither diguidednor perhaps
lelite. The present session promises to be a
ong one as manrerous big questions will be
considered. Some think Parliament may sit
until well on toward July if not into it. 1
believe mare people should visit the Domin-
ion and Provincial Parliaments as it is a
source of no small interest and pleasure to
say nothing about the educative features In
the acquaintance it gives with erodes and
methods of transacting public affairs. With
speedy travel and frequent excursions many
opportunities offer, espe•°lally to visit the
House at Toronto, and this session so far it
has proven almost total eclipse to the larger
Parliament at Ottawa. That Manitoulin
member is a hustler at preparing 0 lively pro-
gram but whether he will want 11 encored or
not remains to Le seen. One thing is: certain
the Province is raying for a very considerable
amount of talk to no purpose instead of allow-
ing the judges to hear the Gamey -Stratton
evidence and get down to business.
W. H. Ilona,
People We Snow.
L. G. Krnee Bandaged in Seaforth.
Ira Gerry spent Sunday in Wingham.
Barrister Blair was in the Co. town on
Tuesday.
George Thomson waa in Wingham on
Tuesday.
Miee Olive Mooney ie visiting friends
in Moleiilop.
Joe. Foster, of Seaforth, was in town
on Tuesday.
Robt. Beattie, of Wingbam, spent Sun-
day in Bruseele.
J. Leslie Kerr visited relatives at Strut•
ford for few days.
Counoillor Baeker was at Toronto for a
few days this week.
Mies Maggie Brown is visiting with
relatives at Orangeville.
Mise L. Little was visiting relatives in
Sullett for a short time.
Allan Rae and Scott Black, of Wroxet-
er, spent Sunday in town.
F. J. Gilroy, of the Metropolitan Bank,
apaet Sunday in Wingham.
R. Rooke was visiting Jae. O'Leary et
Petrolea during the past week.
D. Ewan was away to Pennsylvania
this wadi visiting relatives.
Hugh and Mre. McIntosh, of McKillop,
were visiting at Watson Ainlay'e.
Will. Leabherdnle, of Seaforth, was
here for a brief holiday under the parent-
al roof.
Mies Carrie Bingeton was visiting
relatives and friends in Wingbam last
week.
Richard Williams is away to Toronto
this week combining business and
pleasure.
Chas. and Mrs. Bitable are book from
an enjoyable visit with rolativee and
friends in Michigan.
Mre. R. N. Barrett and daughters, of
Wingham, were renewing old friendships
in town doting the past week.
Harry A3niay, eon of Watson Ainlay,
is laid up with rheumatism we are sorry
to state hot hope be will soon be o. k.
The Wingbam Advance sage :—Miss
Flo Flauty left for Brunetti on Tuesday,
having aoaepted a situation as milliner at
Mies Little'e.
Ernest Fogal, who boa been learning
the blaakemitbing trade at D, Ewen &
Co's. atop, has been off work owing to au
attack of tonsililie.
Mre. Joseph Pugh, of Blnevale, was a
welcome visitor at Viotoria Cottage, Brua•
eels, for a day or two. She ie Rev. R.
Paul's only daughter.
Dr, Holmes, Co. Treasurer, WOO in
town Friday of last week. The Dr, has
considerable property in town manning
a visit now and then.
We are sorry to One that John Cooeley
at'„ is not enjoying very vigorous health
but we hope the opening g
u 01 Spring
g
w311 aid in his ra tarnti n,
Robt. Downing, who recently under.
went a medical operation, is able to be
about again and attending to business, a
cause of satiefaotlon to bio many friande.
Rev, R. Paul hae been incommoded
Ecom getting abont for a few days by a
retaru of rheumaliem in one of his knees
but we hope he will soon be clear of his
ailment.
This week Thos. Friendship and family
have removed to Teeewater after te
residence in Brunets for several years.
Their numerous Mende hero wish them
00000e9 in their new home.
Mre, Long ere who resides with her
daughter, Mrs, Samuel Wilton, has been
eeriotlely ill thie week from heart weak-
ness bat le improved eomewhat aa Tem
Poen gone to press, eve are pleased to hear,
ilarrie Hamilton, formerly in the
Standard Barak here, but recently of
Chatham agency, hae been promoted to
the pot:Riot 01 Accountant in the Beek
at Piston. He's working hie way to the
top all right.
Thio week Jae. B. and Mre. Stratton
and family moved from Brueaele to Bele
gravewhere Mr. Strett0u hag talten
oharge of the betel he recently purohaeed
from R. Bruce. The travelling patina
will be well looked after by the new hose
1 ti .k t'M1-
ILLINERypENI
APRIL
PIL G. 3 cg4,
MIS S LJ I 1 JI E
Wishes to announce to the Ladies of Brussels and
surrounding country, that on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday—First week in April—she will dis-
play the Newest and Most Fashionable Styles for
the Spring of 1903.
A choice selection of Ready-to-wear Hats, Un-
trimmed Shapes, Flowers and other trimmings
will be found in stock.
A Cordial Invitation is given
to Visit the Opening.
bless E. Its Little, Brussels.
New Advertisements.
Formaldehyde—Jno. Fox.
0011 for sale—David Shiele.
Ladies' chose—L O, Rioharde.1
Formaldehyde—F. B. Herelsy.
New goods—Harry A. aletoholt.
Notices to creditors—G .l 13 air,
Spring milliucry—Mlxsee llabltirlt.
Spriug Millinery—Mckinnon & 00.
Millinery opening --Mise E L. Little.
Millinery opening—Bootie & Hayoroft,
3 strict Sews,
else en es to NV el .
A. M. McKay, of Bruesele, will conduct
the Prayer meeting on Friday evening of
this week.
Will. 13rydon will be paoiting hie Sara,
togo next month and hieing him to the
"woolly" West.
Jamea Lyun and family will be remov-
ing to Howiok township next week. We
wieh them sucoeee.
James Strachan and Dougald, who
have been on the sink list, are oonvalee•
a'ng and will aoou be all right.
Last Sabbath evening Robt, Shaw was
the preacher at Viotoria Hall and next
Sabbath Rev, It Paul, of Brussels, is
Expected.
'Wrr< xt tor.
Geo. Frenab hae returned from Otter.
vi11e.
John Hamilton shipped it ear load of
cattle on Monday.
Miee Ellie Smith, of Grey, is visiting
relatives in the village.
Dire. Jae. Forsythe is spending a week
with relatives in Toronto.
Miss Fanny Thompson, of Brunets, is
Ile guest of Mies Mary Smith.
Miee Bessie Lovell has returned to New
York to resume her work as nurse.
J, E. Black ie spending a few days in
the village before leaving for Calgary.
Rev. H. Sinolttir, of Toronto, occupied
the pulpit in the Presbyterian church on
Sunday.•
A large number of new booke have
been added to the Public Library during
the past two weeks.
Mrs. T. Tipling, of Goderialt,is visiting
her Bieber, Mrs. T. F. Miller, for a week
before leaving for the Weat,
Rev. D. Rogers, of Fordwiah, exmbanged
pulpits with ltev, A. 1. illokelvey, of the
Methodist church, on Sunday.
Jae. White and family, of Bolton, ar•
rived last Tuesday and have moved into
W. Rtherford's reeideuoe on Queen
etreet.
The Junior Epwcrih League of the
Methodist church is preparing for an
Entertainment to be given in the church
on the evening of Good Friday,
Master Newton Forsythe accompanied
Tboe Sandereou on hie return to Prince
Albert sant week.
Rose Smith, of Watford, is epending a
few days with A. McLean, and visiting
his many friends in the village.
Bills are oat for a oonoart to be given
in the Town Hall on Wednneday, April
let, the prooeede of which will be given
to the Library Fund. The pioeram will
be given principally by local talent.
The sympathy of the oommunity is
extended to E. and Ere. Barnard in the
death of their infant eon, which occurred
at their residence on Monday. The child
was about six weeks old and had never
been very robnet.
Word was received on Monday, that
Aaetin, second eon of John Morrison, of
this village, was serionely 111 with diph•
theria at Peterborough where be has
spent the last two months. We hope to
hear of hie immediate recovery.
On Tuesday morning a team belonging
to W. Lowry, of Be'more, became fright-
ened at a piece of paper blowing on the
street. Fortunately they were .well tied
or a runaway would have taken place.
As it was they euooeeded in stripping
the harness off themselves, but were
caught before they oou!d get away.
Oreenteroole.
Mra. Mary Motachlaa has been on the
sick list with an abtauh of lumbago with.
an aeeooiation of la grippe.
The flax mill will complete the entail.
ing of last season's drop thie week. Out-
put is larger than for the former year.
Leet Sabbath Rev. Mr. Ballantyne, of
Molesworth, preached in Knox Churns,
he and Rev. D. B, McRae oxobanging
pulpits.
Thomas Ennis and family expect to
remove to their now home at Brunie
next week after a residenoe of 46 years on
the farm in this locality.
A pure Scotch bred bull palled "Royal
Member," bee been purohaeed by Oamer-
on Bros„ from Amos Smith, the well
known breeder, near Trowbridge.
In the competition for now pupils in
comedian with Knox Ohurab Sabbath
School theist prize was awarded Willie
Oameron, with 7 to hie credit ; David
Perris, 2nd, with 6 ; Rufus Gregg, Myrtle
Sperling and Amalie McInnes, a tie, with
4 eaoh, The awards, presented by Mr,
Piercy, consisted of two Bibles, a hymn
book, and two other volumes. The donat•
or has gone to Moleeworth locality where
he is now pureeing bis oolporteur work.
Boer 11/NG —The Oraubrook Beef
Ring Aesooiation will aommenoe oper-
as mind an the third Tuesday of
May on wbiah evening the first beef will
be killed. The names of the ehareholdere
ere given in the order iu which they will
be required to furnish the Wanda :—
Val. Foereler and John hioLntoah, Rich.
Cardiff and Val, Gramm, Joe. Oster and
Juo, Forrest, Wm. Sharp and P. J, Mo•
ilierEEINEMINEMESZEIZI
Spring
011T
Thurs, 86 Fri.
Air&3
WE extend to all a cordial invitation to visit
our Show Room on the above dates when
all that is now and beautiful in Spring and Summer
Millinery will be there for your inspection.
MOST ENTICING STYLES—Latest and Best
at Money=saving Prides.
THE MISSES
HAMM
00
8trettoli Block
Donald, Camwron Bice„ Dan. Shine end
Mrs, Daoheon, Oliver Tarnball and Jae.
D.>ugbtn, H. W. 14feEay and Wm. Perris,
Alex. MoNair and Wm. J. Shield, Ohm.
Knight and Hy. Kaye, Geo. Sperling and
Mre. Menviee, George Keys, Woode llroe,,
D. Mo'i.'aggart veld Arch. MaLean, Me.
Nab Bros., Jobe Oliver and D MoOallum,
L. McNeil and Jae. Knight, Robb. Look.
ing and Geo. Speiron, Geo. °elder and
A. MoDonald, P. Baker end Robb. Man.
arey. If any of the above mentioned
ehareholdere intend to withdraw tbey
ohoold notify the Seorolery,A, MoDneehd,
at once. Samuel leleineobrotb teal be
the butcher for the caning eeaeon.
lel oleo; aworeh.
Maitland Presbytery met in Molesworth
on Monday last.
David A. Stewart went to Toronto on
Monday on bnsinese,
Mrs. Austin is spending a couple of
weeks viehing in Listowel,
Chas, Mntohell want to Dari nm last
Wednesday to see the oemonb plant of
that town.
Chad. Bonnett left our village and had
gone to label to complete hie apprentice•
ship ae harness maker.
Mr. Percy,who represents the British
American ble Society, is doing buelneei
in thio neighborhood at present.
Moe, Brown hen moved her household
effects to Listowel where rhe will reside
in future having Bold her farm to Andrew
Duig jr.
Tbomoe Grant and Miee Wright, both
of Howlett, were united in wedlock on
Wednesday Mermb 18th at the manse by
Rev. G. Ballantyne.
Ohne. E. Leppard hae jut received an
Bnoyooperedla Britannica for nee in the
school. Au order hae been tient to Tor-
onto for a new Public school library.
This with Webster's Dictionary, a new 12
inch Giotto, an organ and other appliances
makes Mtleeworth one of tbo beet
equipped wheals in the Province.
The sawmill is now in fall bleat. W.
Upper is engineer this Beason.
Meeers. Kreuter & Ritohie appear to b.
doing a good bueineee Bien opening up
here.
Mica Martha Osborne has gone to
Poweeaan, where she hae a situation as
taiiorese.
Mrs. (Dr.) Ferguson and Mise Sadie
Battery have been ill with erysipelas but
we hope they will soon be 000valeeaent.
There was a rumor that W. Routley
was likely to become a resident of Bens.
eels but we believe it is not settled yet as
to his going there.
Last Sabbath afternoon Rev. Mr. Bal.
lantyns, of Moleswortb, occupied the
pulpit of the Presbyterian church in this
place and preached a good eermoo.
It is said John Imlay will take a trip
shortly to North Bay where he may
spend the Summer in the employ of
William Milne hie former employer here
for several years.
A Ane 8 year old beavy draught colt
belonging to Peter MoKay, West o1 Ethel,
met its death teat week, It was playing
about the yard and tramped on a piece of
broken rail which penetrated its body
doing injury beyond repair. [t will be
quite a loos to its owner ae it was e, very
promising beast.
A number of young friends meb at
the home of J. Osborne Monday evening
and anent a very enjoyable time in
playing a number of lively games,
mune, &o. "Pusey" drew many a hearty
laugh from the company. We understand
some had to be supported home with
lanterns while others had difficulty
Selling their way in the dark.
W ell ton.
It is said application will be made for
hotel lionise for the McKim Houde.
George Ferguson was at Toronto lent
week attending the Grand Lodge of the
A 0. U. W. as representative from Wel.
ton Lodge.
The 76 acre farm of David Hoimee,
non. 18, McKillop, has been Bold to
Mears, Bette of the same looality, for
the sum of $8,800. We have not learned
what Mr. Holmes purpoeee doing.
Jamee Oampbeli has cliepoeed of hie
farm North •e, lot 9, oon., 14, MoKillop,
containing 88 sores, to Patrick Rowland,
of the same township, for the sum of
$2,000. There are no buildings but there
are 00 acres cleared and it is the makings
of 0 good farm. Mr, Campbell may take
a trip to California to dee his none.
Hsatsxman.—Tbe Toronto Daily Star
of Inst Monday oontaioe the following
society note of interest to the people of
this locality :—The marriage of Major
Deakins Wentworth Irving, M. D , D. S.
0., youngest eon of Amities Irving, K.
0., Toronto to Miee Maude Maclean,
daughter of the late Surgeon.Oolonel
Mealean, of Meaford, took place very
quietly on Saturday afternoon at St,
Ju men Oathedea1. Only the immediate
at
e
,
relatives were resent, The Rev. A, U.
De Pondier, cerate of Eke Jame', per-
formed the ceremony, and the bride was
given away by her brother, De. MeLean,
of Sault Ste, Marie. She wore a travel-
ling dress of dark green oloth, with gar
niture of white on the bodice, and e hat
of violets, Diotor and Mrs, Wentworth
Irving left for Boston, New York, Wash•
inghon and Balhnnore, and 011 their return'
will reside in Walton, near Brueeeie,
Ont„ where Dr. Irving line a good
praotioe.
M ATmtiot(1 r.—On Wednesday,. 18th
inst., an mtereetiog event took place at
Silver Creek Farm, the beautiful home of
Alex. and Mra. Gardiner, when their
third daughter, Mian Janet, was united in
marriage to Wm. G. Clark, The wed.
ding match was played by Mies Barr, of
Guelph, as the bridal party look their
plaoee and the ceremony was performed
by Rev. D. B. Marsh, oe Hamilton,
brother in Ina to the bride, aseiated by
Rev, A. MoNttb, of Duff's chnvob, Walton,
in the presence of te large attendance of
reletivee end Mende, The bride wan
handsomely cheesed in white Persian
lawn trimmed with ribbon, lane and flow-
ers, Hearty oongratuiaiione and good
wished by the eonpany wore extended to
the young couple, after which all repaired
to the beeeteent, it being nobly deoorated
with red, white and blue, where the teblee
were spread with an abuodaoae of good
things prepared for the occasion by the
kind hasten, After partaking of the
bonntiee the company enjoyed them.
salves for a low hours with music, games
and neuversetion, The popularity of the
bride and bridegroom was manifee'ed by
the array of beautiful and n'eful presents.
After a short wedding trip Mr, and Mre.
(Perk will tette up their residence on the
Pollard farm one mile South of Walton
where they aommenoe married life under
favarab a auspices and with the best wleta
ea of a boat of friends, Tine POST in the
oumber.
tare H3'.
Mrs. W. Mason is vieitfog relatives at
Mennen.
R. Dilworth wad at Goderioh last week
on 0 busmen trip.
Joshua Attwood visited at Clinton and
other pointe last week.
Several farmore oommenoed to plow
during the Ane weather of last weak.
John Doig in back from a trip to
Manitoba whither he went with a cargo
of horsed.
Mre, John I1ioNair,146b con., has been
on the eiok list but ie reooveriog her usual
good health.
The 6 year old son of Raymond Ma.
Naught is receiving medical treatment
which we trust may prove beneficial.
The Sabbath euhool, held each Sommer
in the Smith school house will re•e en
next Sunday. Miee Learn Smith is ex
pealed to be present.
Mira Florence McKay ie back from St.
Marys where she had been visiting cele.
time. Her health ie uoneiderably im•
proved we are pleased to hear.
Annie and George, sone of James Mo.
Kay, 17th nun., are home from Parry
Sound District where they have been
lumbering during the past Winter,
Owing to the illness of teacher Avbson
there was no school on Friday last in S.
S. No, 3. He had a light attoolt of poen
mouia but was able to memo hie duties
0n Monday.
We are pleased to bear that consider•
able progress has been mode toward
restoration to beeith by oar old friend
James Hogg end he hopes to be able to
taste a trip to Brnssele before long.
The material is at hand for improve.
manta to Harry Attwood'e barn. 11 will
bo moved, lifted and atone stabling built
nuder it with modern improvements. A
large share of the work will be done by
himself end eon,
There is an average attendanoe of 50 at
the Sabbath school in Bethel oharoh lath
oon. School ie held every Sunday after-
noon and Marshall Harrison is Saperin•
rendeut, an office he hae well filled during
the past 10 or 12 years.
Jno. Ruebwortb, who hae been visiting
here for several menthe on his return
from South Africa where he wee soldier.
ing with the last contingent, lett last week
for Carrievale, N. W. T. John Whitfield
also went West the same day after an
enjoyable visit with retativea and friande.
This season John MoNanght, 17th oon.,
contemplates taking a holiday trip
through Manitoba, Northwest and prob.
ably British Colombia. Mrs. MoNanght
will a000mpany him. The farm of Mr.
Mao, baa been leased by his son William
who is =fleeing it now. We wish Mr.
and Mre. MoNeught a pleasant trip and a
safe t'etarn,
Fred., eon of George Hodge, 17th cot's.,
who fell off a stick of timber being hauled
to the mill, the timber passing over hie
leg, breaking the bone near the thigh, is
getting along ae well aa could be expected.
lie is 7 or 8 yearn old and will be a
prisoner to hie bed for some time to oome
owing to the bad break. Fred. le a obeer.
fat lad and we hope he will soon be o. k.
This week Robert Bowen sold 60 acres,
the North e• of lot 34, oon. 18, to Jno. M.
Hutchinson, hie neighbor, for 51700. The
balanoe of the 100 agree was purohaeed
by Mrs. Boyle, of the same locality, for
91800. Immediate possession is given.
We did not learn where Mr. Bowen in-
tends living. He hae been a resident of
Grey for the past 80 years and is well
known to many in the township who will
wish him good luck.
The trustees of S. S. No. 2, 10th oon.,
have engaged Mise Jennie Howe, of Brus-
eels, ae teacher and ehe will commence
work on Monday of next week. Tbere
has nob been any eobool held in this
notion Men last mid -Summer owing to
the small number of ohildren. There
have been several ohangee in the moving
of families however and there will prob-
ably be a round dozen able to attend now.
The situation was more perplexing to the
teueteee than if there had been an over.
plus. Trustees are Alex. Stewart, Jas.
Huston and Oliver Harris. We wish
Miee Howe annneee,
Oma—•An old and well known resident
of the 14111 oon; of Elma township passed
over the river of death on Wednesday of
laeb week in the person of Alexander
Forrest, after being eometimo
in failing
health. Deoeaeed was about. 6Oears of
age and leaves a wife end large family to
mourn the lose of husband and father.
Mr. Forrest was a brother•in•law to
George and Alex. MoKay of this township
and waa very highly esteemed. He was
a Preebyterian in religion, a Liberal in
polibine and was a pioneer Better. The
faoeral took place to the cemetery at
Blum Centre.
Rulon Wznnrtlo.—The Clinton New
Era of last week Bays :—"A quiet bet
pretty wedding was solemnized by Rev.
0. R. Gonne at the residence of Edward
and Mre, Herman, on Wednneday noon,
when their daughter, Lilian Edith, be.
name the life partner of Hoary Bateman,
of Brunie, A number of relatives of
the acntracting puttee were present, and
the bride received many neeful and bean•
tiful gifts, The bride was daintily
gowned in white. After partaking of a
wedding dinner, they were driven to the
oration in an open oarriage drawn by a
spanking team of grays, and the happy
couple left foe the Beet amidst the best
wieheo of their friends." Joanne Attwood
was the groomeman and Mies Ethel
Merman the brideetnaid. On arrival at
e Father s a race tfon was held
the groom p
and an enjoyable time spout, Mr, and
Mrs, Bateman have fatten Up housekeep.
ing in the fine nett/ brio* residence
erected Inst season. We veldt them many
happy proeporone yeare,
Rio r• re ea.
A few are malting moleeaes,
Township Omani wheaten' may be
read on page 6,
Mies Stewart, of B'nevele, le vieiting at
M. S. Watson's.
The farmers in thie vicinity rome getting
down to spring work.
A snow storm arrived on the sone on
Tuesday of Ibis week,
Every sign of Spring. Some say we
win be paid op for this.
Miss S. Gibson, 9ih lite, who was very
ill le said to be improving,
Woe Mary Idiotic intents leaving for
Hal ben in the near future.
Jae. Clark, acoompanied by Miee Pearl
Stewart, spent Sunday in Bluevale.
A good many of our young men are
going to the Ncrbhweet again this Spring,
A party was bald at John Watson's
home, 4th line, on Wednesday evening of
this week.
A few are plowing. Should the weather
continue flux It will be the earliest seed•
ing known.
Harold S., the little son of M. S. Wat.
son, fa suffering from an attack of measles
and bronohitie.
David Barone of Goderioh township,
wan revisiting old anima in thio locality
during the past sveelr.
A large eag'e is seen daily near Sun-
shine. None of our local sports seem to
get a shot at the bird.
Io many places the roads are bad on
account of snow banks but Barely they
will soon melt away now,
W. 0. Wileon, 6th line, and his son io•
law, Samuel Love will visit Edmonton,
N. W. T., with the purpose of taking up
n couple of farms if they find what suite
them,
John Nathery, 6th line, Won, bee sold
his farm to Wm. Kelly 7131 line, price
$8,700. Mr. Nethery will try and got a
200 aore farm ae his help is etroog. He
talks of buying aroundLangeide.
Hugh and Mre. Alexander, of McKillop,
were visiting el D. Walker's, 6th line,
last week. The lady was formerly Miss
Hannah MoOntoheon, who waa married
to Mr. Alexander on the 4th inst.
Robbie Cole met with a bad accident
on Friday last. While splitting wood the
axe glanced off giving hie foot a terrible
gash. He was taken to a dootor who
dressed the wound and put in a number
of stitches. He will be hoid off work for
some time.
James Taylor hae moved to the Law.
reuoe farts on the Belgrave road, recently
purohaeed, where we tope he will do well.
Elie brother Andrew will likely taste up
hie roeideuoeon the farm vacated but
who his housekeeper ie to be we are not
prepared to state.
One of our Mt line young lefties sun
prised this neighborhood by getting
married on Wednesday of this week to a
young men of Grey township. It was
quite a "Shine" and the moat singular
thing about it was how few knew about it.
We send our oongratulationa,
Mre. Angus a former resident of the
Gth line, has gone to Hope, North Dakota,
where she purposes making her home,
Wean for a time. She ie a dieter to
Mra. Jno. Manning, of the 6th line, afro.
Watson Aintoy and Fletober Sperling of
Brussels. We wieh her a pleasant stay.
Mre. Angus has been living at Seaforth.
The other day by way de little more.
ation, a riffle about ata range of 60 yards
was proposed at Jas. Duuoao'e. There
were quite a few tried their hand some
crack ebote in the number, but alias
Gertie Duncan beat them all. Onpid
will have to rev100 that bow and arrow
story of his and attend to business with a
rHflle after this.
Daring the peat few months Robert
Nichol, Gth line, wboee advt. has bean
appearing in Tum POST, has been doing
quite a bueineee in the disposal of tboro'
bred Yorkshire pigs. Among recent
Wee are those made to James 'Nichol,
D. MoOallum, W. Thnell, Jae. Sherrie,
Wm., Robert and John Smith and George
McDonald. Mr. Niobol has been a very
successful breeder and realizes good
prices.
Owing to hie intention of giving up
farming John Agin has ivatructed Ana
tioueer Scott, of Brussels, to hold an
auction Bale of hie farm stook. imple
ments, &o. on Tuesday, April 71b, at hie
farm lob 12, con. 0. The Beet } of the
North of lot 12 containing 50 acres will
RIM be offered for sale that day and if
not sold will he rented, Mr. Agin has a
big list on his hill.
MARRIED IN MAnau.—On Wednesday,
llth inst., at the home of the bride's
parents, Downinglou, Senile°, Oo., Mich.,
Rev. Mr, Gordon tied the matrimonial
bow between Almond Peek, a well to•do
young man of that Oo., and Mise Mary,
youngest daughter of John and Catharine
Bitable, formerly of Morrie township.
The bride is a naive to Chau. Ritchie,
now of Brussels,who,with Mrs,Ritchie
R c
attended the iE
eddin with 125
along tit
other guests. Mr. Strong saw that the
groom was taken oare or during the oera•
mony and the brideemnid was Min
Kate Ritobie, sister to the bride. Both
ladies wore becoming aoetnmae of grey.
After hearty congratulations a splendid
supper nae nerved and when that imp, rt.
ant department was over Mr. and Mre.
Peek left for thtirrnome, 4 miles distant,
followed by many hearty good wfahee.
The wedding gifts bespoke the popularity
of the priuoipals. it is about 30 years
eines Mr. Ritabie moved from Morris
t0 Michigan.
lirnescle school Lenard,
A special meeting of the Public School
Board veva held in the Board Roost on
Wednesday evening, All the membere
present.
Owing to the over.orowded oondition of
the foe rooms already in use it was de
aided to Open np a 6th department in the
vacant room end 24 double deeke have
been ordered for that purpose.
It was deofded to advertise for a female
teacher, salary to be $800 per annum,
Intiee to eom1'11en00 after Ender vacation,
The opening of the new room is a
matter of neoeesity anthem ere a neeber
W. H. KERB, Px'op..
of new pupils to oome into the eebooi this
Spring, We believe the Board ie taking
the proper coarse and it is expected, with
careful management, that the school
rate
for 19011 will not be in exoese of 1902.
ilruseele oerbeinly had a Ane school and
en A 1 staff FO that the eplendid mooed
should be maintained.
A TRiP TO OTTAWA.
A visit to the Dominion capital is always
associated with et greet many pleasant inci-
dents, more particularly 10 the *burner
sensor when the many beauty spots in and
about the city look their best. The appoint-
ment as to date waa not left to my choosing
as 1 went, on invitation, to the Eastern Goo
)toads (lonvenion in Ottawa on Ilia loth and
lathinats. Special pleasure was aatioipetedl
however, when I noticed that the "powers'
lied very kindly placed. the opening of Don.
inion Parliament on the first date mentioned,
a ceremony I had never witnessed, although
]. had on various occasions gazed from tike
gallery, with n sort of ewe -stricken feeling,
at the concentrated wisdom of this great
Dominion as they leisurely transacted the
business of the country.
Left Brussels by the 6.255 train Wednesday
afternoon and after a lively run, arrived in
Toronto about 8 o'clock, having met in with
Robt. Holmes, the urbane editor of the Clin-
ton New Era and M. P. for West Huron, and
in manager of the
A, dnunh Organ the ompa g
Goderioh P.Company, at Guelph. Our
ion
train, the C, of R., pulledoutok the Union
depot t 11 o an cars, the East with d lith
abon 4 Pullman cart, largely occupied with
M. P's and their wives, reporters, etc., bound.
to the seat of legislation. I had as my travel-
ling companion the aforementioned Mr.
Holmes. Did youever attempt the necessary
disrobing for a night's repose a neo the latter
word with certain qualification) in a berth in
a sleeping car ? There may ben handy way
to go about it but I confess I have not travel-
led enough yet to bo an expert at it as you;are
whirled along at 40 or 60 miles an hour and
almost wish the Adeline fig leaf outfit, with
a few extras, were still in vogue es you
wrestle with your wardrobe in 4x6 curtain-
ed enclosure with a very low roof. We
reached Ottawa about 0.26 o'clock on Thurs-
day morning quite rested even if a trifle short
of the regular sleep than people possessed of
easy conseienees usually enjoy, owing to the
stopping and starting of the train. The dis-
tance between the two cities 113 202 miles,
leaving the main line at Carleton Junction
andmony a hundred acres along the route
would not be grabbed at with any particular
alacrity by wide awake farmers. A number
of theassengers were desirous of having
their sleep out, and Ottawa being the tenni.
nus of this Hue no objection is offered; but
we preferred to get up city so boarding a
street car, of which Ottawa is possessed of a
splendid eervioe, with excellent modern cars,
I was noon at my stopping place—the Wind.
sor Hotel—where the traveller funds every
comfort at reasonable cost.
Although the sleighing had disappeared be•
fore 3 left Brussels 1 found a good supply of
snow and ice in the city and scores of people
at worst with axes, picks and shovels clearing
off the granolhthic walks after the thaw had
set in. There is a very noticeable change in
the temperature and Winter overcoats and
gloves felt quite comfortable. Many of the
driving oatnts are neat and costly but many
more are of the "back 60" variety and would
be the cause of good natured merriment if
driven into one of our Western towns or
cities.
After breakfast I had a look about town
and then made m7 way to the Normal School
a tidy stone building of no small proportions,
on Elgin street, in whose spacious Hall the
sessions of our Oonvention were held. It
was deoided, before the forenoon's session
was over, that we would not run opposition
to the Opening of Parliament, so called off
our program until the evening, everybody
wanting to see the annual blow-out" on
Parliament Hill, to which even the citizen
turn out en masse if weather is at all favor-
able.
Long before 2.80, the hour appointed people
were aonarogatine about the doors and walks
of the main building and when admittance
was granted to the ticket holders by the
police there was a mad rush for a position of
vantage in the galleries that put speedily to
rout all modern rules of etiquette and good
manners, the motto of everybody evidently
being "Crit there Eli:" Under theguardian-
ship of Jno. Sherrill, the genial M. P., of
North Middlesex, with whom I had ant in
Huron Oo. Oounoilfor several years, I secur-
ed a fairlygood new of the proceedings.
The Senae Chamber was wearing its bast.
Ranged along the centre were long rows of
easy ohairstin which the worthy senators sat
whale behind them were seated many of the
youth and beauty of Ottawa, plus melober'e
wives or daughters, robed in their very best
outfits. Some of the outfits wore evidently
made in great haste or the material had run
short for they were minus sleeves or enough
waist to reach the neck, but a gentleman told
n1e that this was no uncommon thing at the
opening of Parliament. I said the youth and
beauty were there, well so they were, but
there were other varieties present also and
all the homely folk didn't walk to and from
the building either. It was a brilliant scene,
however, and well worth a visit to Ottawa
to see.
After some official announcements by the
Speaker, promptly at the hour Lord. Minto,
the Governor General, arrived in his 'car-
riage, drawn by 4 horses, upon which two
postilions, with white breeches rode, His Ex-
cellency was escorted by a contingent of the
Princess Louise Dragoon Guards and was re-
ceived by a guard of honor from the Gover-
nor' Generals foot guards, the Sue Band of
the Regimentlaying the National air while
cannon boomed now and again announcing
that the law makers were soon going to got
to work. On arrival at the throne Lord
Minto read the oftnialspeech in both English
and French after the members of the Cont.
mons had arrived in the Senate Chamber,
The Judges and Church dignitaries wore
somewhat gorgeous uniforms of scarlet,
purple, &a., presenting a moat noticeable
contrast to the clothing usually worn by the
sons of Adam, "Mre.' Minto was beetled
into nrominent seat near the throne by Sir
Wilfrid Laurier, the latter wearing his Privy
Council uniform. There was the sense par-
ade of Military and Band. after the ceremony
as the Governor General proceeded toltldeau
Hall and the "circus" was over. There was
a state dinner given in the evening but as
Lord Minto and I had not meb I did not at.
tend but instead of going there I hunted up
Alex, Ross—a well ]mown Brussels laddie—
and after a ramble through the city. across
the wonderful bridges, through Hull, by
Eddy's
gs wind 10 peep t attheOhaucllls ered Palls factories,
brought up shortly after 6 at the Windsor
well ready witha Srst-class appetite to en-
joy a first-class dinner.
I also had the pleasure of meeting old
friends in the persons of Robt. Farrow eon
of Postmaster ]Carrow of Brussels, who holds
a responsible position in the Customs depart-
ment; Leon F. Jaolrson, a former Bruaselite
110W assisting in the census compiling; anri
W. Passmore, of Goderieh, who is engaged in
the Pastoiiice department. 'Through. the
courtesy of Dr. Macdonald, M. P„ for East
Huron, the respected Deputy Speaker, R.
Holmes, M, P.. of West Huron, and Geo, Ma -
Ewen, M. P„ for South Enron, I was intro-
duced to many members who were quite
cordial
BBin their greetings some , of them ex.
Llie ssession butlaes oIolind no ciinolltne00 0117
office, Dither fat or lean, and heving toay
my own board the opportunities of greetiiirg.
the hard watering legielatore by the writer
betivoen now and the close of the House will
not be Iota to oomph.
Thursday evening, Friday forenoon and
afternoon tip to 8.810 I spent at the Good
Roads Convention and then made. my way
ono° more to the Parliament buildings to
boar the debate upon the.Addrese. I had the
good fortune to hear Col, Thompson, of Hal•
dinnncl; Mr, Demers; Mr, Borden, leader of
the Opposition • Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Mr.oak Mr.Charlton end Mr. Swann. Bad
at tie restaurant in the House with
Dr, Macdonald end enjoyed an Hour's abet
with aim in the comfortable quarters pro'
vided the Deputy Speaker, Illy train left for
Toronto at 11 o'clouk 1>, m., 001 tiled me to
tltadepot, rolled into berth No. 8 in .the
sleeper and when 1 arose next - morning ere
were nearing Toronto, which city we reached
at 7.66 and atter a show rent tunic the G. T. E.
for 13ruseele,
The Are that devastated Ottawa and Balt
wan a blessing in disguieo and from the nehea
of many poor frame structure has risen
bride blocks and. buildings of modern design
and usual better suited for liminess purposes
than their predecessor's. Ottawa hes a large
share of good huenresn pluses where large
stooks are displayed and no doubt bring to
their owner remunerative returns. Of course
to see the Capital at its boob the visitor has
to get there in the Sumpter when the river
and canal are the scene of activity; the Stun-
ner resorts Mid p01104 open for the reception
of visitors and the well ]rept lawns and dower
plots of Parliament Hill are scenes of beauty
nut soon to be forgotten.
It may bean old Engheh custom for the
members of Parliament to were' their Irate
during the proceedings of the various sea•
nlona but it certainly does not conform to
modern ideals of society. If these meeting
were bald were thetii a might bethe
an excuse
to pull down their skull covers to their ears
but in a comfortable audience room with no
violent gales, more than the 'windy"
el>e001100 of some or the M. P'a, there is no
reason on earth or any place oleo, as far as l
know why this outlandish practice should be
followed. Ohs decorum is nothing to brag
about either. White one stalwart is flying
Ms sky serener, acorea of hie brother mem-
bers are dither absent, or are writing lettere,
chatting or doing something elsean indecorus.
The worthy body does not set the lofty ex-
ample it should before the country and 1
have come to theoonelusion that not a few
things that are called"parliamentary" at
Ottawa and Toronto if copied by the mem-
bers of the Municipal Councils would be
called by names neither diguidednor perhaps
lelite. The present session promises to be a
ong one as manrerous big questions will be
considered. Some think Parliament may sit
until well on toward July if not into it. 1
believe mare people should visit the Domin-
ion and Provincial Parliaments as it is a
source of no small interest and pleasure to
say nothing about the educative features In
the acquaintance it gives with erodes and
methods of transacting public affairs. With
speedy travel and frequent excursions many
opportunities offer, espe•°lally to visit the
House at Toronto, and this session so far it
has proven almost total eclipse to the larger
Parliament at Ottawa. That Manitoulin
member is a hustler at preparing 0 lively pro-
gram but whether he will want 11 encored or
not remains to Le seen. One thing is: certain
the Province is raying for a very considerable
amount of talk to no purpose instead of allow-
ing the judges to hear the Gamey -Stratton
evidence and get down to business.
W. H. Ilona,
People We Snow.
L. G. Krnee Bandaged in Seaforth.
Ira Gerry spent Sunday in Wingham.
Barrister Blair was in the Co. town on
Tuesday.
George Thomson waa in Wingham on
Tuesday.
Miee Olive Mooney ie visiting friends
in Moleiilop.
Joe. Foster, of Seaforth, was in town
on Tuesday.
Robt. Beattie, of Wingbam, spent Sun-
day in Bruseele.
J. Leslie Kerr visited relatives at Strut•
ford for few days.
Counoillor Baeker was at Toronto for a
few days this week.
Mies Maggie Brown is visiting with
relatives at Orangeville.
Mise L. Little was visiting relatives in
Sullett for a short time.
Allan Rae and Scott Black, of Wroxet-
er, spent Sunday in town.
F. J. Gilroy, of the Metropolitan Bank,
apaet Sunday in Wingham.
R. Rooke was visiting Jae. O'Leary et
Petrolea during the past week.
D. Ewan was away to Pennsylvania
this wadi visiting relatives.
Hugh and Mre. McIntosh, of McKillop,
were visiting at Watson Ainlay'e.
Will. Leabherdnle, of Seaforth, was
here for a brief holiday under the parent-
al roof.
Mies Carrie Bingeton was visiting
relatives and friends in Wingbam last
week.
Richard Williams is away to Toronto
this week combining business and
pleasure.
Chas. and Mrs. Bitable are book from
an enjoyable visit with rolativee and
friends in Michigan.
Mre. R. N. Barrett and daughters, of
Wingham, were renewing old friendships
in town doting the past week.
Harry A3niay, eon of Watson Ainlay,
is laid up with rheumatism we are sorry
to state hot hope be will soon be o. k.
The Wingbam Advance sage :—Miss
Flo Flauty left for Brunetti on Tuesday,
having aoaepted a situation as milliner at
Mies Little'e.
Ernest Fogal, who boa been learning
the blaakemitbing trade at D, Ewen &
Co's. atop, has been off work owing to au
attack of tonsililie.
Mre. Joseph Pugh, of Blnevale, was a
welcome visitor at Viotoria Cottage, Brua•
eels, for a day or two. She ie Rev. R.
Paul's only daughter.
Dr, Holmes, Co. Treasurer, WOO in
town Friday of last week. The Dr, has
considerable property in town manning
a visit now and then.
We are sorry to One that John Cooeley
at'„ is not enjoying very vigorous health
but we hope the opening g
u 01 Spring
g
w311 aid in his ra tarnti n,
Robt. Downing, who recently under.
went a medical operation, is able to be
about again and attending to business, a
cause of satiefaotlon to bio many friande.
Rev, R. Paul hae been incommoded
Ecom getting abont for a few days by a
retaru of rheumaliem in one of his knees
but we hope he will soon be clear of his
ailment.
This week Thos. Friendship and family
have removed to Teeewater after te
residence in Brunets for several years.
Their numerous Mende hero wish them
00000e9 in their new home.
Mre, Long ere who resides with her
daughter, Mrs, Samuel Wilton, has been
eeriotlely ill thie week from heart weak-
ness bat le improved eomewhat aa Tem
Poen gone to press, eve are pleased to hear,
ilarrie Hamilton, formerly in the
Standard Barak here, but recently of
Chatham agency, hae been promoted to
the pot:Riot 01 Accountant in the Beek
at Piston. He's working hie way to the
top all right.
Thio week Jae. B. and Mre. Stratton
and family moved from Brueaele to Bele
gravewhere Mr. Strett0u hag talten
oharge of the betel he recently purohaeed
from R. Bruce. The travelling patina
will be well looked after by the new hose