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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1897-12-10, Page 1Vol. 25. No. 22. BRUSSELS, ONTARI'!O, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, Notic e to Creditors. A11 persona la¢Ing (dolma against the AN - 80 or gag. 0 411th, lato of the trowelhlp Grey,he ti , county of Buren, Yeoman, moused, wit died on or about the 7th day July, 18x7, .nteetate, aro required to sena .rttoulars o the ammo together with the wire of s euriUes (lt<any) to G,13'. Blair, inciter for . dm Inietrator, on or before the et day orD. ,o o1,or, heal, after whloh date q estate w 11 be dletrtbuted awoug those ititlod thea to, Navin reference only to 0 Malmo of which notate labial than have X00 receive,— and tlto admiuiatrutor wilt t bo room Able for any part of the estate any pore. of whoa° olefin ho than nub Lye receive. due notice. • G. I'. 11L4114, Suite for for Administrator,Bruseole. D ate,1 8th . m0.. 1807. 22-8 i'llOOF WANTED 1 Iv 1 Large Quantity, n The 1 nterprise Salt Works, rnssels, :s prepared to pay 1.25 pen cord for best 4 -foot eft wood ; and $2 25 for hard ood deli` 'reel at the block. Cash 7111 be paid on deliv- y. Estat': T. T. Coleman, •3RUSSELS. Cho o t1 C i •fib hie C ffer 1 HE POST 4 -Weekly Globe, 81 50 ' Western Advertiser, 140 " Weekly Mail, 1 45 Montreal Witness, 1 65 Daily News, 1 80 \Veelrly Sun, 1 80 'Montreal Star, 180 u g'The Gael must accompany each order to scare above rates. Balance ,f 1897 FREE to New Sub. ribers, all .ir the small sum of 81.00 in hence. W. H. KERR, Publisher, New Advertisements, Locals—Wanner & Smith. Cbrietnlae gifts—Jan. Fox, Notice to Creditors—G. F. Blair, For Christmas --G. A. Deadman, Objeot lessons--MoKiunen & (Jo, Holiday Bargains—T. F. Fletcher, More goods—Rattan & b'itzpatriult, Bring the Money—McKinnon Si, Co, We've set the pace—Smith & MoLaron, B3ussels Council. The regular mooting of Bruesolo Corm. oil was hold last Monday evening, the Roovo in the chair and Committers Thom. son, Banker and Leutherdolo boiug also present. Mutates of last meeting road and ap. proved. Accounts were presented as follows :— P. Scott, iniecellallaona 8 9 35 Goo. But, cleaning out well 1 50 F. S. Scott, voters' lists 15 00 Jno. Wright, month's salary 30 00 Brussels Bond 37 50 Moved by Geo. Banker, seconded by Goo, Thomson that above accounts be paid. Carried. A. Emig, Chairman of oho School Board, complained of Janitor Wright not fulfilling his duties al the school satisfac- torily. My. Wright's term expires on Feb. 15111. A quoetion about A. Somers' assess- ment and taxes *as discussed and laid over until next meeting. The Reeve reported that Rattan & Fitzpatrick had paid 840.00, the Transient Traders' license. J. W. Kerney, grocer, was present to offer an explanation in connection with the question of license. Moved by Goo. Beaker, seconded by Geo. Thomson that the fee bo 83 to Mt•, Kerney. Carried. Moved by Goo. Thomson, seconded by R, Loatherdale that tenders be asked for the use of the town scales for 1898, tend- ers to be opened on the evening of the 15th inst. Carried. A By -jaw was read the Bret time hav- ing reference to sewers and grnnolithio walk, to be voted on by the property owners on Monday, Jan. 715. Moved by Geo. Thomson, seconded by R. Leather. dale that ft receive tho necessary number of iusertioes in Tun Pose. Carried. It was reported that the water in the tank recently repaired had dropped 27 inches since filling and would require further attention to make it right. Polling places •and Deputy Returning Officers for the next municipal election were arranged under Bylaw No. 7 as follows :—Division No. 1, J. J, Gilpin's office, Ronald MoNanghton D• R. 0. ; No. 2, Council Chamber, Wm, Aldridge OI1IIUIY BABGAINS! FLETCHES COY' 6 Fl e3rIS LADEN WITH BEAUTIFUL GOODS ladies' a id Gents' Gold, Gold. Filled and Silver Watches : Lf dies' Gold Filled Watches, $12 00 and up ; G' ntS' cc cc 16 00 to ; Silver and Nickle ca 8 00 " ; Eery Li:rge and Elegant Stock of WE He LNG RINGS, GEM RINGS, ENGAGEMENT RINGS, BABY RINGS, STICK PINS, BROOCHES, VEST CHAINS, LADIES' LONG CHAINS, CUFF BUTTONS AND LINKS, BRAOBLETS AND GOLD SPECTACLES. A Beautiful Display of SIL. ,11 EF WAR r See our magnificent Silver Tee -tee Setts, Berry Bette) Cal , Baskets, Tea Pots, Pickle Cruets, Baking Dishes, Sttg „r and Spoon Holders, Trays, Chilclrens' Mugs, Bon 33o1 Dishes, 1847 Rogers' 12 clwt. Knives and Forks, Carv- ing tuts, Bon Bon Spoons, Sugar Spoons, Berry Spoons, Tal e and Dessert Spoons, Pio Knives, Cake Knives. D I NAg Five o'clock Setts, Cups, Saucers, Plates, Pitchers, Bo :s, Fruit and Salad Setts, Butters, Smoking Setts, J•ao, iner'ieS, Chocolate Setts, Tito., Etc. •=ANC 'Y GOODS Ladies' Dressing Cans, Gents' Dressing Cases, bMani- curt Botts, Picture Frames, Mirrors, fapaneee Goods, Purses and Calling Carel Oases eolnbinecl, 'Violins and Violin Sun - chit:' • No Latest Designs, )tir goods tic w,_ and aro offered fox sale at LOW PRICES. "No trouble to Show Goods." Watches, ( lochs and jewelry neatly Repaired. Charges moderate. if ter 01' Nineteen Lfeenses-•-Appointnlente anti bo luetic. est a tow 31eces of Brussels l8rain Street China loft. T. F. Fletcher. D. 1t. 0. No. 3, intending all North of the river, at Alex. Jillie' vocmlt house, comer of Queen and Albert streets, J. A. Creigitou, D. 1t. 0, After arranging terms for use of Towle I1111 with Geo. Cline for the preparation of en Oratorio and deckling whore the four inorucdescent lighte would bo placed in the Council Chamber, Connell adjourn- ed, to meet on the evening of the 15810, at 7.30 o'uleok, to prepare 1'inaneial State. moat, Mkt tercel, Miss Ella McCracken spent et few days on the 2,11 this weelc, Tllise L. lhintonl, of Whiteohurob, js vieitiug at Joseph Bollard, let linr, Alone Scott, of Aline, Burma Road, WW1 renewing old friendships in Morris hast week, Will. J, Itottell, of Paw Paw, Mich. igen, was called home owing to the dangerous illness of hie mother. We hope a ohange will soon set in for the better, On Friday, of next week, 1711h inst., at 2 p. m., at lioandrett'o hotel, Belgravia, the Parker farms w 11 be offered for sale under a nnortgage, The farms ere Glint• bly located. Will. Brydeu is here from Montan, Man., and will spend the Witter in this' locality. We hope lie will taloa pattern by some of his former bachelor friends and go and do likewise. Tho auction sale of Alex. W. Smith on Thursday of last week was a good one, deopi,te the postponement, Prices ranged high. I'. S. Scott, of Brussels, was auctioneer and lost no time about it. Miss Jennie Mooney entertained the boys of her Sabbath school class last Tuesday evening ab her home after a jolly time over a sleigh ride. The boys were delighted with their teacher's kind. 0800. Ncrereio.—If the party, or parties, -who took the robe and whip from the shed of the Methodist church, Sunshine, will re- turn the same the matter will be allowed to drop, if not, an example will be made of them. This month W. T. Mooney and family, Mrs. Albert Gerry and ohildren, and Mrs. George Mooney and children from In. dian Head, N. W. T., and locality, are expeoted on a holiday visit with relatives uud friends in this (station. We noticed an fibro in Tnn POST of A. Smith bringing iriG• big load of oats, oou- taiuing 100 bushels. 11, Shedden, 415 line, Morris, took in a load of oats, 105 bushels. and 10 borehole of wheat, with a spam of plugs at that, to R. Graham's store•honee, Brussels, and thought noth- ing of it at the time, Lash Fall in packing apples at Rose Stubbs, 8,5 line, Reuben Jewitt put a note in one barrel asking the purchaser to write him. The other day Mr. Jewitt received to letter from J. W. Dayman, of Oarnduff, Aesinaboia, N. W. T., inform• ing liim that he was the purchaser, the • apples seating him ,85.15 per barrel. Mr. Stubbs got 1.7 5 per barrel forr them Mr. Dayman says its former home was 0 miles from Seaforth. ODrr.—James Diok, 8th line, a well known and worthy resident of many years standing, of whose ileums Tun Pose made mention last weelc, passed away to his reward last Saturday, aged 00 years. His decease wets a matter of surprise to many as it was not supposed he was so soon to be called away. Deemed was a native of Scotland and was very highly esteemed by all who knew him, Mrs. Dick and five daughters survive. The funeral took piece on Tuesday afternoon and was largely attended. Rev. Mr. For- rest, of Walton, of whose church Mr, Molt was a member, doudooted the ser - vim'. Interment was made at Brussels cemetery. Ma. Dick and family aro deeply sympathised with in their bereave- ment, ' eeNowoy NoTEs,—Business is boom- ing now.—Geo. Hood, 5th lino, has been quite poorly the last few days. A. Clark has also been on the sick list. We hope they will soon be around again,—Wood is going to market at a lively rate now.— A Christmas tree entertainment will be held in the Methodist olmrch, Sunshine, on Tuesday evening, 21st inst. A good program i0 being prepared and a large crowd looked for. Everybody should go. —The Christmas tree in Knox church, Belgrave, will be held on the 22nd of December ; in the Methodist (thumb, 1301. grave, on the 24th, and Church of Dug. land on the 25th.—A gond many from this township attended Mr. Cale'& sale, Hallett on Wednesday of this week.—Jus. Hall is engagod hauling wood to Brussels and is t eking advantage of the good sleighing by drawing large loads.—Tho boyo of S. S. No. 8 are hard on foot bells this W inter. Wltnmao Bntns.—Between ninety and ono hundred relatives and friends were invited to the House of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oaleibick, on the 2nd line of Mor. els, on Wednesday evening, Nov. 24th, to be speotators at the wedding of their youngest daughter, Mise Mary, to Win. Turvey, son of George Turvey, also of Morris, by Rev. G. J. Abey, of Brussels'. Tho bride's dress was of steel gray lusty one cloth, nieoly trimmed with lavender chiffon. The maid•of•ltonoe was n ne10e of the bride, little Miss Bowman, (laugh- ter of Mr, and Mrs, Joseph Bowman, of the third line of Morris: She looked very pretty in a cream (rook, out low in the nook and short in the sleeves, and on bee small bare arms were gold bracelets, that matched her fluffy, yellow hair. The little maid's brother was pogo, if one might 8o call him, and was droseod in et braided sailor suit, For the bridal gip. per the tables were arranged as nearly as poesiblo in the shape of a horse ghee, that emblem of look, and in the centre of the, honeshoo were seated four couples who have been married recently. They were the brido and brielogmom, Rev. G. J. and Mrs, Abey, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Fraser, and Mr, and Mrs, Luther Pepper. Oe the Friday evening following Mt', and Mrs. Turvey hold a reception in their new Meme, which was attended by thout fifty, and afterwards the oompauy joined in 0 Merry dance. Of course it is on. noo0000ry to say that the bride received a large number of u08ful and pretty pros. eats. 1897 W. H. KERR, Prop, A few 11 3310 young people of the 2nd spent a very enjoyable time at the home of Frank MaOraoken on Friday evening of incl weak, 1Innr,sere--A very pretty wedding ma mired on Nov. 21th, at the home of S. Caldbick, ween Ina daughter, Mies Mary, and Wrn, A, 'Purvey took upon them. Delves the vows of the marriage otals In the presence cit about 00 invited gueeto, At the hour of 4 •-s'alook the wedding party entered the parlor to the strains of the wedding march, played by Mise M. Sollars. The bride was attended by her little entice, rl2iss Jennie Bowman, while Addie Bowman acted as page. Rev. G. J. Abo.v, of St. John'e church, Brussels, Spoke the words which sealed the mutual contract. The bride was prettily attired in a gray costume with chiffon and pearl trimming and parried a white boquet, ;l'lle brideomaid wore a neat dreee of Dream oaehmore trimmed with lane and carried a bequest of pink carnations. Alter the ceremony the company sat down to an elegant mapper, prepared in the usual good style of the hu8800s. Rev, Mr. Abey proposed the health of the bride and groom, which was heartily re• speeded to by the guests. The presents were costly, useful and numerous, show. ing the high esteem in which the young couple ie held. The evening was pleas. antly passed with music and social chat. The happy twain have settled down to the stern realities of life on the farm of Mr. Turvey, on the 2nd line, where they have the beet wishes of their many friends, Tun Posx being in the number. 331-a'tim. Wo are pleased to see A. E. Bradwin able to again attend to biz. He has been on the sick liet for the past week.—Mal. °elm Campbell has gone to Goderioh, where he has secured a position in a grocery store.—J. B. Kelly moved his family to Goderioh on Monday.—Morley Hoose returned to hie home in Lyndon last week.—W. W. Shane and daughter left for Montreal on an extended visit on Tuesday morning.—A. Carter, of Wing. ham, was in town on Sunday.—Wm. tleffron, of'Teeswnter, is spending a few days in town this week,—A, S. Dickson and W. W. Sloan have returned from their trip to the U. S.—A teat wee made of the Fire Engine on Wednesday and it was found to be In a satisfactory condi. tion.—Quite a number of the members of the I. 0. G. T., of Auburn, also L. Faro. am, of Kinburn, and Messrs. Lawrieon and Murdock, of Looknow, were in the town on Friday evening of lett week for the purpose of re -organizing Maple Leaf Lodge. The Looknow gentlemen de- livered speeches, after which officers were eleated and installed. Speeches were delivered by Masers. Gray, Somers, Metcalf and Pol100k, after which a abort program was given by the members of Maitland Lodge. The meeting was elm ed, after which lunch was served and the Lodge left in a proeperoue oonditiou. t` r -r t nib rook. a Blies Jeanie Ritchie Suodyed at Molesworth. Don't forget the oyster supper ou the 10th. C. 0. F. A few of the Jamestown people spent Tuesday evening at A. MoDenald's. Mies Mina Brown, of Molesworth, was visiting Miss Mary Ritchie this week. Fourteen hands are employed in Oran - brook Flax mill. It is a good institution for the town. A lecture is on the program of the Christian Endeavor Society of Knox church in the near future. A few of the young people enjoyed themoelvea at the resideooe of Rev. D. B. MoRae last Thursday evening. Jake Long's shooting match on the 2nd was a 0000000. Quite a crowd was there and all the poultry was disposed of at high prioes. Alex. McDonald ie making quite a push in the establishment of his general store in the good opinion of the Qom. munity. He purposes still further in. oreasing,hie stook. Your Oranbrook correspondent last week, in speaking of our eohool, does the incoming teacher an injustice. The Trustees sought her for the position and we are peretaded she will do well in the school. The many friends of Mise J. Good will he pleased to learn that she has secured et position as junior teacher in the Bloom- ingdale eohool, Waterloo County, at a largely inoreaeed salary. This is a mote desirable position than the one mentioned in last week's issue, especially so, as it will be quite near hor home. Y..oadlbnrw. Tho biidegroom doors are open wide, Arai I um next of kin ; The feast is set, the gue010 are met May'et hear the merry din, A very enjoyable affair took plaoe on Thursday of last week ab the residence of John Dundee, and wife,Leadbury line, it being the marriage of thein daughter, edie8 Charlotte A., to David Boyd, a proeperoue Young farmer of MoKillop. Upwards of 100 guests were present, and shortly before 5.80 p. m., the hour ap• pointed for the event of the oveniu , music arose with lte voluptuous Elwell, and we were summoned to the parlor. Then atoned quite a nigh to secure a position of vantage, whence to behold the solemnization of Hymen's rites. The writer has often been in a oity jam, but hoe rarely • been in oloeer quarters than those in which he found himeelf on this occasion. However tha crush was only temporary, for very goon the large gathering wag comfortably Dittoed in the aommodlmre parlor, There wo abood, drinking in the stream!' of Mendelahon's Wedding nlaroh as-renOpted by Mae Mary PI, Rae, and partly wrapped in etemen00 too, till the bride and bride. groom muds their debut, and tonic up their positive; at the foot of the staircase. The bride looked very pretty 4181104 in dress of (Imam taupe, with trimmings of chiffon, white ribbon and pearl, while the bridal veil was b000mingly 13000rated with orange blossoms. On contloolon of the music Uoo nuptial knot was tied by Ileo. Ilir, Tiffin, of Walton, assisted by Rev. Mr. NoOtttOheee, of 01, Thomas, After the beet wishes and eongratula• Mona of the guests were tendered to the bride and bridegroom we repaired to the dining room, where we Bat down to a dinner served up in the beet style of the hostess, Having partaken of the good things provided for us the freedom of the house was granted 0e by Mr. Dundee to divert ourselves after our own fashion, and what with mirth, music, &total converse, (and a little eweet•hearting too) the glowing honks fled like momeote, and drawing out my watch after a while, it wee "come wee short hour a'yout the twit'," so I went home of course. S•,idom have we spent a more delightful evening than this one, when the oonventiouali- ties of etiquette, whish too often mar the pleasure of such gatherings melted away, when the barriers of ceremony were thrown down, and the burden rolled away from every heart. Surely such evenings are to be reokoned among the amenities of life. The witueosea were Will. Morrison, of McKillop, and Mies Attie, sister of the bride. The wedding presents wore numerous, valuable and substantial. The newly married couple will settle down on Mr. Boyd'e farm on the 10th line, where we wish them health, happiness and prosperity. W alemu. Sawlogs are coming to the mill yard already. Mies Martha Tiffin, of Nile, is visiting et the Methodist Parsonage. Mrs. Neal has bar arm out of the sling now and is getting along nicely, we are pleased to state. Union Sabbath School Convention in Duff's church in this pleas on Thursday afternoon and evening of this week. Rev. A. 0. Tiffin will preach at Seo. forth next Sabbath for the President of the Conference, who is preaching at Exeter. Next Sabbath anniversary Epworth League services will be held in the Methodist ohuroh here. Rev. 0. 0. Oouzens, of Auburn, will preach at 2.30 and 7 p. m. Special music is being pre- pared by the ohoir. Rev. Mr. MOOntoh• eon will supply at Auburn, Tuesday evening of next week a musi- cal and literary program will be present. ed at the Epworth Leagae in the Metho- dist ohuroh. Addresses are expected from Barrister Blair and W. H. Kerr, of Tan Pos'r, Brussels. The ohuroh is neat. ly decorated for the anniversary services. At a meeting in oonneotion with the Walton Methodist Sabbath eohool H. E. Burkholder was chosen Superintendent as 8000eesor to William Pollard, who has for years rendered most efficient service bet deolined the honor for the incoming year. The other °fliers are ; Mies Mary Swallow, Secretary ; Geo. Bar. rows, Asst. Supt. and Treasurer ; Will. Neal and Mise Kinney, Oaganiete ; Teachers, Geo. Grigg, Jno. W. Morrison, Misses Raohel and Lizzie Barrows, Mise Ida Burkholder, Mrs. M. E. McEwen and The eohool 1s to a pros- perous Barrows.p condition. rocs De A very enjoyable time was spent at the social in the Orange Hall on Wednesday evening, under the auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary of St. George's °heroh. Jas. Bolger occupied the chair and also gave two readings. Instrumental music was rendered by Mise Annie Sage and Thoe. Rands ; vocal numbers by the Misses Sage and Rev. Mr. Abey. The latter gentleman also gave a timely address. Recitations were rendered by two young ladies. Refreshments were served at the close. A box of clothing, &c., was pro- vided for Allausdale, Algoma, and will be forwarded at once. Two loads of Bras - Belau were in attendance and a good time was enjoyed by all. Grev. The good sleighing hes sat a lot of pee. pie to worst at wood and sawlog hauling. School examinations and entertain- ments will be all the go for tba next few weeps. Edward Garvin, 11 miles South of Brussels, has been on the sick lint and under the dootor'e care. We hope he will soon be 0 K. We obeerve that Mrs. Villeneuve, who VMS charged, at Sault Ste. Marie, with killing her husband and was defended by Moses McFadden, a eon of the late Uriah McFadden, of Grey township, was acquit• ted of the terrible charge. Last weak Reeve Strachan and Clerk Spence were interviewing the Elmaitea at a meeting hold at Attwood to discuss the big drainage scheme. It is not pro• babie that the Elma people will put hindrances in the way of securing the neoee0ary legislation from the Ontario Government now in session to enable Gray oounoil to proceed under the By• law already passed. The work is badly required and should be vigorously pushed ahead. Smoot Exaor. AND OONOEET: On Fri- day afternoon, 1735 inst„ a public exam- ination will be held in Whitfield's school, No. 10, Grey, beginning at 1 p, m. sharp. Parents and their friende are oordiaily invited. A flambee of prominent teach - ere will be in attendance. In the evening a eohool concert will be given in the eohool house, at 7.80 o'olook sharp. A &loioe mnsioal and literary program ie being prepared. OBIT.—About midnight on Wedneeday of last week James Dottglae, eon, 15th, en old and highly esteemed resident, passed that bourne from whence no traveller returns, The immediate cause of his decease was heart failure. He was in hie 76th -year. Deceased was a native of Berwickshire, Bootland, and was born in tate year 1822. He was the eldest son of William Douglas, of Coldingham Parish, and Deme to this country in 1851 with hie wife (whose maiden name was Sophia Ray and whose home was in the Dame locality he Scotland) and three children. Mr. Douglas worked at time. Mg for a short time near ,Hamilton and moved into Grey township in October 1852, taking up land, and a ^year later Winging hie family into the bush. Tho feet was lot 0, con. 15, upon which de. ceased oontinuod to reside up to lila de- miee. He wee one of the first settlers and helped to ant out the road from Grieve's bridge, McKillop, into Grey, Mr%, Douglas, who is about 60 years of age, and vermin children survive. They are :—Wm., the eldest eon, in Taylor's Palle, Minnoeote ; John, in Morrie town- ship; Mrs. Jas. Houston, Grey ; Samoa, on the homestead ; Robert in Blyth ; 11Ire. Jae, Oueio, Grey ; and Miss Annie on the homeeeead. For some time past the subject of this notice had been severely troubled from an attaok of gangrene in bis right hand. Mr. Douglas bad been in Brussels a week or so before hie death. Deceased was a Presbyterian in religion, a Liberal in polities, and was highly respected by a large circle of friends, The funeral took plane on Fri• day afternoon, Rev. D. B. MORae, of Oraobrook, conducting the service, In. torment was made at Breesele amatory. Thus one by one the sturdy pioneers are dropping out and the links that bind as to the early settlement of this section are rapidly growing fewer. Mrs. Douglas and other relatives are deeply sympa- thised with, Sonoor. Beroar.—The following is the standing of the pupils in Union School Section No. 12, Grey and McKillop, for the month of November :—Fourth class. —Emerson Fulton, Jennie Du0o0o0on, Ida Oakley, Lizzie Oriob, Agnes Clark, Mary Dunoansoo, John Buchanan, Mag- gie Buchanan, Annie E. McCallum, Jno. Cook, Jae. McCallum, Noble McCallum. Third Glum—Ellen MoCallnm, Fanny MoOallum. Second class.—Katie Buobanan, Frank MoGavin, Selena Brune, Hugh Orich, Nellie McKenzie. Senior Pt. 2nd.—Lettie Fulton, Fraser McKenzie, Charlie McKenzie. Jr. Pt. 2nd.—Edna Miller. First class.—Tom- my Moon. E. H. E. 531000, Teacher. PASSED AWAY.—About 2 a. in. Oa Thurs. day of this week the spirit of Jane And- erson, beloved wife of John Smith, lot 8, oon. 1, passed away. Deceased had been the subject of two strokes of paralysis a few years ago, bat wee in the enjoyment of a good degree of health until Monday, when she was taken ill with pneumonia and died as stated above. Mrs. Smith was horn in Ireland and came to Canada when 8 years of age, with her brother. After living in Peel County for a time, she came to Auburn, Huron Co., where in 1858 she was united in marriage to her now bereft partner. Since then the family has resided in Morris and Wawa. nosh and a short time ago removed to Grey. In addition to the husband 4 sons and 2 daughters survive. Mrs. Smith wee in her 82 year and was a member of the Methodist church. The funeral will' take plaoe at 1 p. m. on Friday, inter- ment being made at Brussels cemetery. Wroxeter. Potato buyers from outside are searoh- ing this neighborhood for tubers with a view of shipping by car loads.—Donald Pope flniehed a long nation's threshing in the barn of Jae. Matt last week.—The singing of the Wroxeter Quartette Club was a "surprise party" to an overflowing house that assembled iu the Educational Belmore last Tuesday t evening. Hail di nee was The au largely made n a g y p of young men and ladies from neighboring towns, who took advantage of the good sleighing and beautiful moonlight night to have a drive. Round after round of applause with the heartiest of eneore0,, followed each number. The oomia singing of Mr. Chapman, Galt, was voioeferoesly applauded, and be respond- ed to numerous encores. The °lab swinging and eioging done by the Wing - ham artiste, including the Misses Homnth and Fisher and Messrs. Robert• eon, Hill and others was of a high ordet, and much appreciated.—Grain Flour and oatmeal are being shipped from this point in considerable quantities at present, and the 0. P. R. agent here says there is a great increase in looal freight reeeipte at this station. Good crops and good Government amount for it, especially the latter.—R. H. Young, of Koeehtel & Young, Turtle Lake, Musko- ka, was here on a few days' visit to friends lately.—The Young Ladies' Literary die - mussed and had essays read on the life and works of John Ruakin, at their meet. ing Monday night.—Thos. Rae is re. fitting the old Rutherford & Munroe store fox hie grocery business. Ethel. SCHOOL REPORT,—Report of Sr. Dept. of Ethel Public school for the month of November :-5th Olase.—Maggie Davies, Willie Spence, Oliver Querrin, Lily Dob- son. Sr. 4t11 Class.—Dora Sanders, Edith Walker, 0lande Walker, Edie Milne. Jr. 415 Claeo.—Ida Cole, Emma Imlay, Howard McAllister, Annie Bata. man, Carl McAllister, Edna Baynard, Geo. Sharpe, MaryMoBlain, Willie Dow. dell. Sr. 8rd Olaas.—Mamie Hanesld, Helena Barr, Bernice Slemmon, Willie Eekmier, Jim Riohardoon, Maud Dada - ley, Mary Kleinsehroth, Garfield Dunbar, Adam Fletcher. Jr. 8rd Claes.—Maudie Qusrrin, Eva Cole, Percy Greeneides, Stella Dunbar, Henry Qnerrin, Mabel Coates, Eva McAllister, Walter Savage, Jennie Ma ttain, Willie "Coates, Sam. Iileineohroth, Bessie Wanner, Gordon Imlay, Minnie Diemert, Tom regal, Minnie Bateman, Fred Diemen. GED, Donsox, Teacher. 'VPinT barn. I, 0. F., and 0. 0, F., meet to .morrow evReninoberg. t Galbraith returned on Satur- day from a bicycle tour in different parts of the province., G. W. Cline f0 getting tip a company of choristers in Brussels to give the oantata Lather at thet piece. Mies Bells McCurdy has opened out a dressmaking establishing in the rooms Over G. H. Newton's, The L. T. 13. A., held a member's social in their lodge room on Monday evening and a good time was enjoyed. Next Wednesday, being the 15th, the regular btatutoty meeting of the oonnail will be hold to wind up the business of the year. A box social was held in the tlew brink eohool at Wingham Junction on rriday evening la 08, A large crowd went from town and a very eejoyable time. wa0 spent. . The anniversary services of the Metho• diet church will be held next .13auday. Rev, Dr. Williams, of Listowel, will preach, Anniversary earviooe will bo hold In the Congregational church next Sunday even- ing. On Monday evening Bev, J. W. Pedley, 11. A„ of Leaden, will lecture on "Mem-Making." Geo, Phippen had Charles Manser summoned to appear before the mayor on Friday last on a charge of assault. Man• ser did not put in an appearance and the Daae was adjourned. The second social of the Young People's Guild, of St. Paul's ohur°b, was held in the eohool room on Monday evening. Re- freehmente were served and a good pro. gram was rendered. Last Sunday Rev, 0. Miles, of Kincar- dine, preached able sermons in St. Paul's oburoh. Rev. W. Lowe preached in the ohurcb of the Messiah at Kincardine and the following days be collected for the mission fund of the diocese. He has the whole county of Bruno to look after in this matter and is doing Ole work wall. L. G. L. ELoox Osercioeo.—Last Pri• day was the regular annual meeting for the election of officers of L. 0. L. No. 794, and the following will hold otltoe for the next year : W. M., H. G. Lee ; D. M•, Thos. Parker ; Chap., Rev. W. Lowe ; R. S„ R. J. MaMath ; F. S., A. H• Mus- grove ; Treas., G. B. Green ; D. of 0., Charles Barber; Loot., A. McManus; Committee, Win. Clegg, Thos. Moore, Joe. Golley, Jesse Button, J. S. Jerome. PznsoNAts.—W. J. Fleuty spent Sun- day in town,—Mise Ada Cline is visiting in Seaforth.—Thomas and Mies Minnie Hemphill, of Wroxeter, spent Sunday in town.—Mies Minnie Smale, of Toronto, is visiting her cousin, Mies Clara Elliott. —P. J. Enefer, evangelist, is lecturing in Clinton.—Mre, (Dr.) Kennedy is visiting in London and Stratbroy this week.— Miss Anhie Snell, of Clinton, is visiting her parents in town.—John and Joseph Brown, of McKillop, visited their uncle, H. Davis, ou Sunday. SHIPMENTS.—On Thursday the Union Furniture 0o., shipped a oar of funitare to Yorktown, Man.; Wm. Clegg a oar of oats Co London. On Friday, Carr & Son a oar of flour to Chi000timi. On Bator• day Thos. Bell & Son a oar of forniture to Winnipeg, Man. ; Button & Fesoant a oar of furniture to Calgary, N. W. T. Thos. Hessian a oar of seep iron to Toronto. On Monday Button & Peasant a oar of lumber to Toronto. On Tuesday Won. Clegg a Oar of peas to Ingersoll ; A. Burkholder three oars of oats to Montreal. On Wednesday A. Burkholder three oars of peas to Portland ; Wm. Clegg three oars of wheat to Portland. OFFroona Enaoxon.—Regular meeting of Fern Lodge No. 19, L. T. B. A., was held on Monday evening when the follow- ing were elected for the ensuing year W. M., Mrs. D. Rash ; D. M. Mre. J. Davison ; R. S., Mise Lizzie Fleuty ; F. S., J. W. Dodd ; Treas., Mise Susie Web- ster ; Chap., Mrs. W. H. Bainee ; D. of O., Mies Loeiee Flenty ; Conductor, Miss Mary Either Commi be. A. W. rtoes Webster, Mise S. ChapmanM, Mrs. Aikens, Miss Jape Netterfield and Mise Amelia Netterfield; Tyler, R. J. Maldath ; Audi. tors, Mrs. R. C. Sperling and R. Mo. Math. CIIURCII UIIEMES. Rev. A. H. Renton will conduct re- vival 0010100B in Norfolk street Methodist church, Guelph. Rev. R- Paul will prea,oh on Belgrave circuit next Sabbath, Rev. Mr. Oaten go. ing to Whiteohurch on Missionary work. A new and nicely arranged program has been prepared for St. John's Young People's Chapter for the coming three mouths. St. John's church Sabbath school is arranging for a Birthday Party, to be held in the eohool room on the evening of Jan. 7th. Read Dr. Talmage'& sermon in this issue. You may also find the Sabbath eohool lesson for next Sabbath, "Paul's last Words." Next Monday evening at the Epworth League will be devoted to practiced Mis- sionary work, and clothing, &o., brought will be forwarded to Indian missions in Ontario. Morning Babied in the Methodiet church for nest Sunday, "Can Man be Justified with God.' In the evening the pastor will preaoh a sermon on "Doubt and Doubters." Rev. Mr. Abey'e discourse in Bt. John's (hurab last Sabbath morning was a Mis- sionary one. "Behold he Prayetb," ro- tating to Saul's oonaereion, was the text at the evening service. Anniversary sermons in the Methodist church, Brussels, by Rev. S. Sellery, of Guelph, on Sabbath, 19811 teat. Tea meeting Monday evening following. Altae. tea a ohoioe progrm of addresses and music. Mrs. (Rev.) Murray, of Kineardino, and Mrs. (Rev.) McNabb, of Luaknow, were visitors at Melville manse last week, arranging for the annual meeting of the W. P. M. S., Maitland Presbytery, to be held in Brussels next March. Rev, Mr. Rose preaohed on "Missions" in Melville ohuroh last Sabbath morning and in the evening "Two great Christian Charaoterietios," (1) Christian Strength and (2) Christian Gratitude. The text was Col. 1,11.12. Next Sabbath morning Bev. no, Rose, B. A. will aemmene0 a series of sermons on "The Way to the City of God," fol• lowing the line of that inimitable work Pilgrim's Progreso, At the evening cervi• nee important choraoters in this book will be dealt with, next Sabbath evening being devoted to "Pliable." Last Sabbath Bev. S. J. Ailin preached very interesting discourses. The Mop. ;,:.,. fag subject was "The Bible," his tat':• being Bev. 22 and 8, "'PhQBa sayings ,era', ..• faithful and true, A earthen to the young people was based on 3 Tim, 4,16 Take Vend unto thyself." Ms pro 010110oed division§ were (1) Take. heed our companionships ; (2) Morel Babas 1 (3) To Speeob; (4) Ag to Drink j (s) What you smoke ; (6) Wo the mind ; (7) Yone. duty to ethers ; (8) Your eeligio08 life, A male gofntette sang "Speed Away."