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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1898-8-12, Page 1Vol. 22. No, BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1898 New Advertisernen L'oal—Mro, Tyler. Notion --1P. S. Soott. XOnesions—G. T. R• Blake goods—MoKlnnon & Oo, ITI4t5txiti Rats. itY.orrxt-e. The minutes of Morris Connell may be read in this ieeuo, (lo. Councillor Mooney talks of tatting n trip to the Northwest. Ile will be away a couple of months probably. Daniel Laughers' and Wife, of Detroit, are spending a few duye with Mrs. Lang - ham's mother, Mrs. John Greenelado. Jno. Mooney has been re•appoioted tax nolleotor. Me. Mooney has had a good many year'° experience in this work. Morrie voters' list waa first posted up on Aug. let. There are 881 names on the list, 776 being in Part 1, 88 in Pert 1I and 17 in Part III. 400 are qualified ae Jurors, We are pleased to notice that Thomas Maunders ham recovered his health to much an extenb that he was able to get to Brussels lest Wednesday. It is to be hoped he will Boon be folly restored. The regular quarterly meeting was held in the Methodieb church at Sunshine on Sabbath morning last, Rev. Mr. Oaten, the pastor, preached a very suitable clic• course which was followed by the sacra- ment of the Lord's Supper, e• The Howiek Mutnel won a f •ather for their cap in conflation with bhe settle• ment of the claim for insurance on the barn of Robert Miller, 5th line. Thirty- six hours after the burn out, which was by lightning, the inspection had been made, the loss reported and proven, the Directors met and a cheque ieoned fur $889.00 to balance loss. I1'fr. Miller was insured for $1,000. We like these prompt oebtleneents as compered with long, windy 'mangos and law enite. Business is business and the Howiak Mutual did the square thing and no parley. Trot PLEnrernen.—Last Tuesday after- noon a meeting wag held at the Township hall, Morrie. There was not a largo crowd present owing to the busy season and indifference on the part of temper- anoe people. The following were chosen as the Morrie oonlingent of leaders in the campaign :—Ohairman, Stewart Smillie; Secretary, Richard Johnston ; Polling Bub division assistant's—No. 1, William Jackson, Wm. T. Hunter and Jas. Laid. law ; No. 2, W. J. Smith, Geo. Grigg and David Knight ; No. 3, Wm. Michie, jr., 0. W. Lawrenoe and D. Meikeljohn ; No. 4, Walter Innes, Jae, Sherrie and L. Wheeler ; No. 5, Wm. Elston, Wm. Fraser end L. Jewitt ; No. 6, B. Shaw, R. N. Duff and W. J. Johnston. The vote is announced to be taken on Thurs. day, Sept. 29811. piroat zu theMaeb nita acct tT 4 Northwest. Farm Laborers Is Thsrelit, Wanted. Harvest Laborers' l xcnrsions Will be run to im,ipo„ and all stet's North,West S, South To M01108011 Ean AT lelitscar $10.00 1ienenarllt 0 1L( N Winnipegosis / AUGUST 16TH (From Stations in Ontario, Toronto C West,) AUGUST 18TH. (Front Stations East Toronto to and in- cluding 6habr) Upon surrendoi of Certificate, which will bo given email purchaser of au Oxemreion Ticket, at destination, properly filled out tickets will bed on rissued tore o original[ starting Pettit on payment of *MOO. The Canadian Pacific officials at Winnipeg will receive daily telegraphic reports from allover Manitoba and the Canadian North- West where men arewanted, and they will render every assistance in their power to holders of Canadian Pacific bieketo,in scour- ing desirable situations. For further particulars and pamphlets ap- ply to any Canadian Pacific Agent, TEOS, FARROW, Agent, Brussels. ANOTHER Pronoun GoNE,•—Aboub 1 o'oloolt on TM -herby morning of Chia week Charlotte Brown, relict ot the late Thomas Farquharson, died ab the home of her son,' David, lot 23, eon, 9, at the royal old age of 92 yoara, Dummied wee born in Dundee, Scotland, and was twine married. Her drat husband woe ,John MoDonald who died about 8 years after leaving a son, Jae., a well known resident of Morrie township. Four years later de- ceased was united in marriage to Thomas Farquharson, who pre•deoeased her in 1898, aged 79 years. Mr. and Mrs. Far- quharson netted in Clerke township, Durham Co., in 1862, and two years later took up their homestead in Morris, then a bush lot, upon which they resided up to their death. Mee. Farquharson had been a wonderfully healthy woman, and for a person of her years wall unusually motive and bright. She had been failing in health for the past year. Deooaeed was a Presbyterian in religion ; [vas a good wife ; an indulgent mother and an excellent neighbor. The funeral will take plane on Saturday afternoon at 1.80 o'olook. Servide at 1 p. m. Interment in BI useele Cemetery. Oranbyes olc. We have some footballers here that are nob easily beaten. John Bunter was eleoted Preeiclent of the Epworth League of the Oranbrook Methodist church. There is a Magietrate's case on hand on Friday afternoon of this weep in which several people in this locality are interested. John McRae, druggist, talks of going to the Pacific) ooaet with a view of a bust - nese engagement. He is a good fellow and we hope to see him do well. Some Blyth lade were here the other day, apparently lost, by the difficulty experienced in their local geography, They ebould procure a map of Oran. brook. The steel range agents are "doing" this section of the country. Ie it not a re- markable thing that people will buy from them at higher pried than they oould secure as good an artiole from a local dealer. Surely the local man should have the preference. There is some talk of olosiog up Oran - brook and other Methodist churches on the Ethel circuit and then doing the work with one minister. We think Oran - brook deserves a better fate than this and that a good onse enn be made out to keep the church open as in the past. Winf b.a711. Young Bros, are now settled in their new quarters, R. E. Maokonzie's eld stand. The Baptist Sabbath aohool held their annual pio•nio on Tamlyn's prairie on Thursday. New steps have been placed at the Bap. flet ohuroh, and a granolithio pavement laid from sidewalk to the steps. The firemen have made preparations for their excursion to Kincardine and a three hours eail ou the lake on Oivio holi- day at a very low rate, on August 19. ggJohn Clegg has been improving the ap- pearance of hie residence by removing the lanae, levelling the boulevard, nutting out the unnecessary trees and having a granolithio walk laid. F. G. Sperling got in a oar load of staves on Monday, preparatory to menu - featuring apple barrels. Mr. Mont• gomery, who moved his family from Sea. forth this week, will have charge of Mr. Sparling'e shop. PERSONALS,—Mr. and Miss Broadfoot, of Seaforbh, are the gneots of Jae. Cline this week,—Mies Livingstone, of Barrie - ton, spent a few days last week with Mise Dolly Johnston,—Mise MaLaughliu, of Detroit, is visiting Wingham friends this week.—Oonduotor Quirk was laid off fur a couple of clays last week with a bad at- tack of rheumatism.—Mise May Smith and Roland Smith, of Toronto, aro visit. ing friends in town.—Mies Mabel Rey molds is home from St. Thomas to speed a few weeks.—Henry Allan moved to Wroxeter this week.—Mies Carrie Cody spent last Sunday in Whiteohuroh.—Dr. and Mrs. Ball and family, of Toronto, are guests of F. G. and Mrs. Sperling.— Harry Bell, Crowell Wilson, John Tel- ford, Wm. Clark, Sex. Kent and A. S. Morrow went to Kincardine last Saber. day night to take in the excursion to Southampton per Str. City of London. They returned on Monday. — Milton LAC ODS. Our Great Building Sale is being pushed with great vigor. Every day shows great reductions in stock, and as Black Dress Goods are more liable to be damaged with lime and dust than other goods, we make special reductions in prices to clear them out dur- ing this week. Profits will be lost sight of and wholesale price will be quoted in every department in this store. Blank figured Dress Goods, 40 inches wide, regular pride 30c, We price .,,25o Bleak figured Lustre, 42 inobes wide, regular prion 50o, sale priori 890 Blaok Cashmere, 80 inches wide, regular price 18o, sale price 12in Black Henrietta, 42 inches wide, regular prior) Soo, sale price Bou Blank Henrietta, 44 inches wide, regular price 60o, male prioe 400 Blank Lustre, 42 incluse wide, regular price 82o, sale prioe 25o Black Lustre, rich and glossy, regular price 60o, sale prate 60o Blaok Reversible Drees Goods, 42 inches wide, regular price 31, sale price85o se Black Sateen, regular priori 15o, male prioe- 120 Black and White Prints, regular price 1210, sale price Oto Light Prints, regular price 12,jo, sale glee 71Ao Roller Towelling, regular price do, sale price 45 Roller Towelling, regular prioe 70, sale prioe So 4 pair Men's Socks for 250 5 pair Ladies' Fast Black Hose for 250 Grey Cotton, yard wide 24o White Cotton, 87 inches wide , , , 5e Shirt Waiebs regular price $1.00, Bale price,.............. 50° ...... ,,, Mee's Straw Blots, regular prion lila, sale prioe .,.,,,, ,.....,., Oa t The stook mast be redacted to the lowest point before the IStlt of August, melte way for he workmen to go on with the change in the store. IVVKNNON & GO., BLYTFI top W. H. KERR, Prop, Ifomublh and Mise Allis Ttomutlt visited Hanover Mende last Sunday.—W. 3, Chapman tools a busineee trip to Toronto leaf week,—Joseph Mnpo0othgh,,,.of Toronto, visited his home here this week, ---Colin Oampbell, of the Oentrol Tele- phone oaine, has gone to spend the week tit Stony Lake.—Mr. and Mrs, MoLeod end daughter, of Toronto, are visiting Aire. Mc Good's mother, hire, Alex, Dew• eon, of Wingham.—b', Dawson, of Toron• lo, le vieiting Itis mother this week in town.—Misses Jessie Thompeon and Ger- tie Shane, of ]Blyth, visited friends in town this week, VR'reI gots. J. Pridham, of Rusuldt)o, visited friends here last week. Thos, Wagborn, V. 5., and J. Ilnmph• ries made a business trip to the Queen oily, We are glad to see Robb. Pipe beck to hie old stand at the forge with Eli Mc. Laughlin again. Robb, L. Stewart assistant Mester of Alexandria High Sohool, paid Dr, Arm• strong a flying visit Inst week. Tuesday Rev. A. C. Tiffin, Mae. Tiffin end son went Northward on a holiday trip to Mrs. Tiflin's home. Mr. Leather• land, of eeaforth, will supply the pulpits' on Welton circuit next Sabbath, Lewis McDonald and Miss McDonald, who Have been visiting in Scotland for the past few weeks, expected to sail by the Allan steamer, "State of Onliforuia" on Thursday of this week for home. They will likely arrive here by the ol0se of next week, Mies Simpoen, from New Hamburg, will be our new teacher, commenoing next Monday. Mies Kirkby, who hes rendered very efficient cervico, will at- tend the Normal School at Ottawa the next term. Miss Turnbull will a000m- pany her to the same inatibntion. Last Sabbath the regular Quarterly meeting services were held here in the Methodist ohuroh, the pastor preaching morning and evening to interested audiences. Ab the Quarterly Official Board, on Monday afternoon, George Barrows was eleoted lay representative to the District meeting to be held Tuesday at 23rd Holmesville. New topic cards for the next six months have been issued in connection with the Epworth League. The atoms are : Hon. Pres., Rev. A. 0. Tiffin ; Pres., G. C. Barrows ; 1st vine Pres., Mrs. Berry ; 2nd vine Pres., Miss M. Swallow ; 3rd vice Pres., J. W. Morrieon ; 4th vice Pres„ Mee. A. C. Tiffin ; Sen., Miss Lizzie Barrows ; Treas., Miee Mamie McEwen. The meetings are held every Tuesday evening. '1301 a rOt.ve. Rev. Mr. Perris, of Wingham, preached last Sabbath afternoon in the absence of ]Aev. Mr, Hall. HAHVEeT.—The wheat is not only gathered in, but a large percentage threshed, with gratifying results. The Spring °rope are nearly all in shook, much already in the barns. Harvest and Fall apples plentiful throughout this section. Winter fruits will be somewhat sauce. Noaoe.—Mrs. Tufts is home again after an extended abeenoe.—Mies Blank, Blyth, is visiting with her sister, Mrs, Wight. man.—Mrs, Barkley is slowly recovering from her recent severe fall.—Rev. Geo. Leech and wife, of Toronto, Rev. W. W. Leech and wife, of Whiteahuroh, Ed. Leeoh, Bluevale, Miss McIntyre, Win- nipeg, Mise Gregg, Winghain, and T Oourtioe, Holmesville, have been visitors at the Methodist personage this week. A pio-nit under the auspices of W. F. M. S. of Enos ohnroh, Belgrave, will be held on Tueeday, August 2erd, in what e Thos. Soandrett'e rove. is knowna g The program willconsist;of vocal and in- strumental music ; reaitabions by the children of the S. S. ; and addresses by Rev. R. P. McKay, of Toronto ; Bev. Mr. Nicholl, of Bt. Mark's church, To- ronto ; Rev. Mr. Whaley, of St. Helene. and others. Athletic games are also on the program. The hour is set at 12 o'• oloolc. Collection in behalf of Foreign missions. B lance.—The business bleak 000u• pied by D. Geddes, tailor, and P. Robin. eon, butcher, has this week received a new roof.—P. Robinson, having reoenbly purchased the shoe store occupied by R. Hobbs, has had it removed to the front of his own lob on Main street.—R. Stonehouse is putting a atone foundation under his residenoe.—Mr. McCrea, just Norbheof the village, has built a stone cellar and had his house painted within and without. The most fastidious young lady he might select for a wife could not oomplain at the now comfort- able home -nest among the trees. Gonne NOTile,—Rey, Mr. Higley has been the only pester °coupying hie pulpit the past two Sundays. A week ago the Presbyterian olturoh was olosed, while lest Snuday eftertiden Rev. Mr. Perris, Wingham, preached to a orowded house. Sunday before last J. Wellwood, of West Wawanoeh, preached in the Methodist church, and last Sunday Rev. G. Leech, of Toronto, preached au inspiring sermon from the text "So He bringeth them to their desired haven.t'—Ono Tuesday even. ing the Epworth Longue service gave way to a regular ohnroh nervine when the Rev. G. Leeoh again occupied the pulpit. An exasedingly interesting part of the exerele° was the baptiehtal service con- duoted by Revs. W. W. and Geo. Leech, who baptized the twin children of Rev. F. J. Oaten and wife. The pastor also baptized a child for Mrs. Brooks. The simple but beautiful floral decorations added to the interests of the servioo.— The Aaguet quarterly religions servile in aouneotlon with the Methodist ohnroh were held at Sunshine on Sunday morn- ing. A full church and an impressive service will make theoocasion memorable. The business meeting was held in Bel. grave on Monday evening, when routine business was transacted. The year's Aliened launched under favorable condi. ticne, end Wm. Wray eleoted ea Repro, eentative to tbo District meeting to be ]held in Wingbanl on the 15th mob.—A sacramental service Will be hold in the Methodist olturoh next Sunday evening. (7, rree•. Public eeboole re -open next Monday. Township Commit on Saturday of this week, Bert. Hill, of Seaforbh, is visiting at his father's. B. B, Wilson, of Paris, has been boli - Baying at Trueman Smith's. etre. Edmundson, of Oshawa, a former resident of Brussels, ie visiting Mrs. Marsden Smith. Plowing for the Fall wheat is being rushed ahead and quite an acreage of wheat will likely be put in. Arch. Hislop, M. P. P., was home from Toronto for Sunday. He returned to his dubiee on Monday morning. A large number of farmers have threshed their Fall wheat. It has yield. ed fairly well in lbs majority of oases reported. A new Brantford windmill and pump. ing apparatus was put up on the farm of Mr. Brune, 170h con., last week. Dan. McNaughton, of Brussels, superintended the job. hurries Cuthill, who was away to Soot - land on a trip, arrived home safe and sound. He mete the return trip per Allan steamer "Pomerarien" from Glas- gow. They were delayed by fog for several days. A short time ago Ellen. tite 3 year-old daughter of Angus Carmichael, lot 20, non. 17, strayed into a field near by and was attacked by n ram. The little girl's right leg was broken above the knee and she was otherwise badly bruised and in- jured by the butting and feet of the ani• mal. We hope she will soon be better. Mnatonraf, Snnvrce.—Laet Sabbath afternoon a large congregation crowded Roe's ohnroh to hoar the fnneral sarmon of the late Joseph Frain. Rev. Mr. Yet. land was the preaoher, and a most suit. able discourse was given from the words "To die is gain," Philp. 1 21. The oboir rendered "Some sweet day," and "The Christian's Good night." In addi- tion to the draping of the pulpit in black there were a large number of beautiful flowers and ferns. Attaohed to two large bouquets were the following :"Be ye also ready, &n„ and "One night a pall from heaven came, And angels hovered o'er our home ; And took our loved one from our midst, And left us weeping here alone. But Josue wanted His beloved To plaoe among His jewels rare ; And though our hearts with grief are torn, We give our father to Hie care." The service throughout was a most im- pressive one and will long be remember- ed by the releativeo and friends of bite deceased. Last week we omitted to men- tion that at the fnneral of Mr. Frain four grandchildren, viz., Julia, Joseph, Ida and Lorena Frain, placed 4 beautiful floral wreaths on the grave. On one was the word "Grandpa," and on another "Sympathy." Mrs. John Mooney, of Morrie, prepared the wreathe. There were 93 conveyances in the funeral pro. cession. School rs•opens next Monday. Township Council on Saturday of this week. Mrs. Dan. Eokmier, jr., is vieiting in Clinton. Mies Winnie Raynard has gone to Luoknow on a visit. Mrs. D. Eokmier is visiting friends in Clinton, Bayfield and other plume. Miee Annie Hemewortb, of Listowel, is at John Eolcmier's at present learning house keeping. J. M. Davies is the delegate from Court Et''wl I. 0.F., to the High Court at Chatham this week. Milk adulterating ie on the program at some of the cheese factories. With the dry weather water was thought to be too scarce, Last Sabbath the regular quarterly meeting at the Methodist church was held here. Rev. Mr. Paul, of Brueeele,preaoh• ed in the evening. Wm. Beatty is away for hie holidays. His brother Robert is in charge of the store during hie abeenoe. Some think Will. may be away on a wedding tour. Several members of the 0. 0. F. of thie plooe attended divine service in At- wood last Sabbath afternoon when Rev. G. R. MoRobbie, High Chaplain of the 0. 0. F•, addressed a large number of the brethren. • Our foot ball beam visited Brussels on Tuesday evening and played a friendly game with the team of that town. Dark. nese set in goon after half time and the game was called. The score wan three goals to 2 in favor of Brussels, Our boys think their opponents were a gentleman- ly lot,.but they were not lond in their praises of the youths who endeavored to run the game. The town of Brussels should be proud of their gang of "rooters." The return match will probably be played next week, OcaveitemaTION.—In last week's edition it was stated that at the reoeut foot ball game between the combined teams of Ethel and Oranbrook and the "Highland. erg" the letter were beaten on a score of 2 to 0. When the "Highlanders" arrived in Ethel the grounds bad not been pre- pared, and this neceeeitabed finishing the game after dente. On commencing play ing after half time a new man was noticed among the Ethel teem, and while the "Highland" captain and some of the men were remonstrating With the referee one of the Ethel forwards passed behind the backs and put the bell through the goal. It yeas clearly an off•eide play, but as it wag not seen by the referee he allowed it to be oalled a goal. The "Highlanders" have challenged the Ethel team to play a return match en their gonads and hope to play it in day- light. Hlonr„v •" lm. Harvesting has begun at Carberry, Man, John Craig, Ill. P. P„ ie gradually im- proving in health. Intense beat prevaile in British Colum - the temperature hoe bio. At Kamloopsp reached 100 doped in the Outdo every day bole weep. People We Know, Miss Ida Williams ie away et Stat. ford, Afro, S. Beattie 10 vieiting her eon in Clinton. Mise Maggie Beaker ie home from London, Mee. Wm. Ainley was visiting in Wing - ham this week. Roland Seattle, of Wingham, was in town on Wednesday. Mrs. Leatherdale was on the sick list during the poet week. Willie McLennan, of Landon, wheeled to Brussels on Friday. G. N. McLaren wa0 in Toronto this week on a bueinees trip. Mrs. Jno. Lott and granddaughter were vieiting at Clinton. Miss Patterson, of St. Thome, is the guest of Mrs. Wm. Ainley. Miss Tilde McRae, of Oranbrook, was vieiting in town last week. Mise Sadie Donovan, of Seaforth, is vieiting Mies Mary Roche. Mies Wbaleo, of Durham, is visiting at J. Urquhart's in Stouffville. Frank Hilt and eider, Mies Leah, of Wingham, Sundayed in town. A. Sheehan, wife and children are away to Pettrolia on a holiday visit. Mrs. Cornish and H. Mo0rae spent Sunday in Bluevale with friends. Jno. Hoare and Miss Tindall, of Aubnrn, were visiting here last week. Misses Beryl and Annie Putland, of Bluevale, are vieiting Mise Ida Zilliax, Arthur Scott, of Seatortb, is vieiting hie aunt, Mrs. Walker, Tnrnberry street. Miss Roes, milliner, of Gerrie, is spend• ing her holidays with relatives in town. Mrs. (Rev. Steele, of Port Stanley, is vieiting her father, J. M. O'Connor, Brus- sels. Rev. R. Paul and Mrs. Paul were visit. ing relatives and friends at Bluevale thio week. Rev. Dr. Meanie, of Collingwood, is visiting his father, Inc'. McCrea, and sisters. T. A. MoLeuahlin in holidaying at Bruoefield before going to Sault Ste, Marie. R. S. Pelton, editor of the Atwood Bee, was in town last Sunday. He was wheeling. Jno, Beattie and Joe Ardeli were off on a trip to Clinton, Goderich and Bayfield this week. A. Sample and Mise Clara Peebles were visiting Walkerton friends for a day last week. Miss Lulu Aahplant is visiting her aunt, Mrs. S, J. Allin, at the Parsonage this week. Mine Jessie Ross, of Guelph, is holiday. ing with Misses Joan and Mary Ross, William street. Mrs. R. R. farrow and children, of Ottawa, are vieiting at Postmaster Far. row's, Brussels. Mrs. T. 17. Grimoldby and children spent several days this week with rata• tives at Goderioh. Dan. MoNanghton is home from Bay. field where he was employed at the har- bor improvements. J. T. Rose has been rather "ander the weather" for the past week but we hope he will soon be all right. Mies Gertrude Bawtiobeimer, of St. George, is vieiting her cousin, Miss Belle Bawtinheimer, this week. John Pugh had the misfortune to get some putty in his eyes last week which has laid him off work for a time. Miss Jamieson, dressmaker, is taking a well earned holiday for two or three weeks and will visit relatives in Morrie. Mee. Taylor, of Seaforth, and Mise Ella Ainley, of town, spent a couple of days this week in Wroxeter and Gerrie. H. E. Maddook, merchant, of New- market, was in town for a few duye. His wife and son were the magnetic in- fluence. George Brown, of Ottawa, son of the late Rev. George Brown, of Wroxeter, wee visiting Druggist Fox for a day or two last week. Rev. George Jewitt, wife and family, `of Elimville, were visiting relatives and friends in Brussels and vicinity during the past week. Mrs. Humphrey and little daughter, Valeria, and Mise Clara Thompson, of Toronto, are the guests of their eiater, Mae. Jae. Jones. Dr. Alex. Watson, of Galesburg, U. Be was visiting Barrister Blair, of Brussels, and Juo. Cunningham and family, of Grey, this week. Mies Paul Sample is holidaying at Washaga. She may go to Brandon this Fall to take a millinery situation, Miss Sample is a competent hand. Mise Jennie Norton, of Listowel, is re. newing old friendships in Brussels. Mies Norton is a suaoeeeful school warm whose work evidently agrees with her. A. W. Fisher, of the Stratford Beacon, was in town on Thursday and made a cell on THE PooT. Mr. Fisher 1E1 it nephew to Mre. Jno. Forbes, of Brussels. Mrs. S. Hindu and Miss Mary, who have been vieiting here for several weeks, left on Tneeday for Oshawa where they will spend a week before retnrning to Z' kite River and Sobrleber. 1Io "lien Jewitt leaves on Saturday of this Week for Fevereham, Grey County, where he will teach for the Fall term. Mr. Jewitt holds a 2nd class professional certificate and is sucoesefnl a teacher. Thos. Johnston, wife and daughter, of Buffalo, N. Y„ and Mrs. Grabei, of Toronto, are visltiug at Robert Arm. strong's, John street. The ladies are daughter° of Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong. Mrs. Wm. Harris, of Day Mills, Al. gonia, formerly of Brussels, wee renew- ing old aoquafutaooes here. It ie about 16 or 18 years eines the Harris family moved North and they are well pleased with that section of °wintry. Tr;E Pose la pleased to hear that Percy Jaokson, eon of Walter Jackson, Brussels, is the North•Woetern representative of one of the largest Paint and Color Manu• faoturing houses in America with head- quarters in St. Pauls, Minueaota. D. A. Lowry, of London, was in town for a few days laet week. Ifo will re- turn to do the brio* work end plastering on St. John's Rectory. It is hinted that it would not take much to fortune Mr, Lowry to move batik to Brussels, Barrioter Sinolair, Mro. Sinclair and baby are vieiting friends et Port Elgin. Mrs, W. Doig, of Gerrie, and Mies Mamie Watts, of Hamilton, were visiting Mrs, Jae, li'ox in Brueeole, *Thos. [fill and wife, of Lake Linden, Mioh•, aro vieiting in Brancato, Morrie, Wingham and locality. Mr. Bill was a former resident of this plane and io al. way° weloome bank, Mies Edith Hill, of London, spent some days oleo in Brus• eels. e• Mrs. J. L. Kerr and Mise E. E. Kerr, who have spent the past three or four months at Guelph and Owen Sound, ar- rived home this week. Mrs. 0. E. Turn- bull, of Guelph ie alga here for an ex• tended visit with a view of recruiting her health which has not been the best for some time. Morris Council Meeting. The Council met in the Connoil Room on August 1st, pursuant to adjournment. Members all present, the Reeve in the chair. Minutes of last meeting read end passed. The Treasurer presented hie balf•yearly etatement and on motion of Iebister, seconded by Code was accepted as satisfantory. On mobion of Code, seconded by Iebister, Jno. Mooney was appointed collector for the ourrent year an furnishing satisfactory security to the amount of 31200000. A claim was pre- sented by Jno. Dimont for damages Bono to a buggy on the road near Bluevale. On motion of Kirkby, seconded by Code the following aocounts were ordered to be paid :—J. McArter, repairing culvert and drainage, $3.00; A.E. Bradwin, printing, $12.00 ; Jas. Messer, inspecting work, 31.50 ; F. Bell, cutting brush, $2.00 ; W. Maunders, gravelling on East boundary, 330.00 ; J. L. Geddes, repairing soraper, 75c. ; Geo. Pollard, gravel and culvert, $12,50i Jno. MoKinnon, gravelling, $48.. 50 ; R. Sterling, inepeoting work, 33.75 ; 0. Barber, grading, 330.00 ; Jas. Golley, inspecting work end repairing pick, $5.25 ; Jno. McKinnon, gravelling, 317.15 ; Sas. Nethery, culvert, 37.75 ; M. Kelly, dean- ing ditoh, $2,00 ; Jno. Phelan, digging ditch, 35.00 ; M. Kelly, ditch, 34.00 ; M. Brooke, cleaning ditch, 31.00 ; Jno. Col - °lough, repairing hill and covering bridge, 311.25 ; A. MoNally, repairing soraper, 33.75 ; R. McDonald, culvert, $7.50; D. Lewis, drain, 93,00 ; Elliott Bros., D. $12.00 ; J. McKinnon, gravelling, 320.00 ; W. J. Johnston, inepeoting work, $2.50 ; Watson Bros., gravelling, $17.00 ; for gravel—Wm. Little, $10.60 ; E. Laundy, $5.60 ; Wm. Forrest, $6.47 ; W. Turvey, $6.18 ; R. Sough, $4.80 ; W. Yuill, 34.48; J. Sellars, $4.41; Geo. W. Proctor, 38.25 ; A. Proctor, 33.90 ; P. Jackson, 35.00 ; A. Button, 35.64 ; J. King, 33,85 ; W. Shol- dice, $9.90 ; G. Daley, 36.21 ; J. Golley, 97.49 ; Mrs. Wright, 310 00 ; P. Kelly, $17.57 ; K. Jackson, 39.00. On motion of Iebister, seoonded by Kirkby, Bylaws No. 6 and 7 were duly read and passed. The Counoil then adjourned to meet again on the 10th Sept. next. • War. CLARK, Clerk. D. 41, Ferguson Abroad, The following notes are taken from the Stratford Daily Herald of Wednesday of last week, and will be of interest to the many friends of our former townsman A.M. Duncan Ferguson, Jas. Pringle, jr., and A. F. MaoLaren, M. P., have lust returned from Europe, where they have been spending the last six weeks. All three gentlemen are looking well, and evidently enjoyed their trip. England and Scotland were visited, also France, and the travellers found many things to interest and entertain. Mr. Ferguson has oome home with the feeling that no- where in the world should people be more contented and happy than in Canada. The contrast between our citizens and those of London and other European cities is very great. Said Mr. Ferguson : "There are no poor people in Canada ; the poor here are rich. The people here are all well dressed, and the poorest Stratfordite is dressed like a prince com- pared to the poor in London. In that great pity there is e. squalid street called Petticoat Lane, where on Sunday morn• ing auctioneers sell off all kinds of cast. off material, picked up by rag•piokere, or left in pawnshops. Business is brisk, and people are eager to buy what the most degraded Canadian tramp could not touch wlthont disgust." In France Mr. Ferguson travelled over 1,000 miles and saw only one reaping machine. The peasants cradle their wheat on Sunday and in faot alt over the amount of work done on the Sabbath was startling, when one came to think of it. Even in London saloons opened at 2 o'- clock that day, and there it is different from Canada, where one•half the popu- lation drink—the men. Mr. Ferguson mane back with the determination that Canada mueb retain her Sabbath. What if our towns are dead that day ? If en. tertainment must be provided some one must work to provide it and be a slave. Mr. Ferguson was very muoh impress- ed by the solidity of the old land. Every- thing was built to last and of stone ; noth- ing was done on the cheap. There are no landslides on the railways there, the embankments being of solid masonry. There are no level orosoiugs, the train goes under every road. From Edinburgh to London the servioe is Very fast, the wadies of the oorridor variety, and travel is pleasant. But on other lines the coaches are old-fashioned and verit- able pens. Another thing that Mr. Ferguson noted was the clock -work regularity by which the great cities are run, especially Lon. don. Here there is the greatest reaped for law and order, and the way congestion of traffic on the thoroughfares is prevent- ed was admirable indeed. Ata word from a policeman every rig hag to atop ;, even the horses seem to understand the signal. The heaviest oropg Mr. Ferguson ever saw were in France, whfolt this year will export. In Paris everyone was Wit for a good time, and every facility for enter- tainment was there, At ono o'clock in the morning, the oily was no bright ae day and full of people just tickled to death that they worn alive, and enjoying themeolvee in every possible manner. A merry-go-round, running at full blast olid well patronized, was a feature. The horns were bicycles and their riders made them go at tremendous epeod round and round, Bicycling is very popular in "Gay Pardo," and there is not a woman io the whole oily who wears a Writ. All wear the bloomer costume and rifle .dim. mond frame maohines. Persons intend. ing to go to Paris in 1900 had better. study up their French, said Mr. F ergu• son, as the oiby will be full of people, and interpreters will be emcee. Mr. Fergu- son ergu-eon had to go to Paris to see people better dressed than at home. But then be saw the faehhons live before ]rim, and was glad that the millinery worn in Stratford was just the same. We are not behind the times. In Scotland he visited the immense linen works of Erskin & Beveredge, and witnessed the various processes of menu - facture, which was very interesting. The employees hours are from 6 to 9 a. en., 10 to 2, and 6 to 10 p. on,, the hours being regulated by Parliament. Mr, Ferguson oonbined business with pleasure, and this his first purchasing tour personally made was a surprise to trim in its complete success. Mr, Ferguson was much annoyed at Old Country prejudice. All Canadians are Americans to them, and it would be a good thing if something could be done to teaoh Englishmen a little primary geo- graphy. It is American cheese, Amori• can bacon, ad nauseam. The weather was delightful. He saw neither fog, rain nor smoke. The days were line dry and cool, and the tempera. tare 80 degrees in the shade, which to the Canadian traveller was chilly, was ex- cessively hot to the people who look upon our country as one where ice palaces re- main intact the whole year round. NOTES AND COMMENTS. Mn. Clime; will be the new Viceroy of India, and will assume his duties next November it is said. He is only 89 years of age, but is a brilliant, levelheaded man. Penmen LAunIERhae ▪ been visiting the Western Provinces ;and making himself practically acquainted with the country whose destiny he presides over at the present time. Ie is said Penny postage will come in- to operation on Christmas Day, 1898, in connection with the new Imperial rates. Hon. Mr. Malock, Postmaster -General, hit the nail on the head. HARVESTING operations ▪ have commenced in Manitoba and the Northwest with very favorable indications as to results. A good harvest means a great deal to any country but to a prairie land it is almost ineetimable. * • Joseph Martin, the clever Barrister and politician of other days, has been asked by the Lieut. -Governor of B•rilislt Columbia to form a ministry for that Province. Mr. Martin's friends say •that he will succeed although the leader of Government failed, owing :to the wiping out of his majority at the recent Previa. oial election. THE Americans trounced the Spaniards in a battle near Manilla and drove them bank. A number of lives were lost, which is not to be wondered at when it is stated 7,000 men were in the respective linea. The Cubans have won a battle over the Spaniards in Cuba also, so the sooner peace is proclaimed the better for the census of the toboganning Empire. Tun Local Legislat▪ ure is hammering away in Toronto and the various mem- bers are killing time with long winded speeches. Mr. Whitney eaye ho is not an obstructionist but he and his followers are putting up a big fight nevertheleea. Premier Hardy has a majority of 7 when the Speaker is counted,oub. The debate on the Address is still in progreae. A. Hislop, the member for East Huron, spoke on Wednesday and the following is a brief synopsis ot his remarks : —Mr. Hislop, East Huron, reminded hon. gen• tlemen opposite that after the general election of 1894 tate Conservative press, instigated and abetted no doubt by hon. gentlemen, had demanded that the House be called forthwith to transaob public business. They were prompted no doubt in their demands by the hope that the Government would not be found to pos- sess the oonfldonce of a majority of the House. Why did not the hon. gentlemen approve of the action of the Government in doing in 1898 what they demanded in 1894 ? He a000pted their opposition to this melon being held as a proof of their conviotion that the Government had re ceived the approval of the people to whom they appealed, He challenged lion, gentlemen opposite to prove the namer. one charges which they had made upon the door of the House by facts, Hon. gentlemen oppositshad eleown their readi. nese to step adds the floor of the House and assail the Govornmout of the eauu, try by the disfranolhisehnent of their, fel. low•oleotore. Such ideals were net the ideals of men who would give the noun. try good government. Ha contrasted they action of the Liberals in the Deminiou House, who unanimously supported a measure proposed by choir opponents. rotecting the rights of the p e conebablee ih Dominion elsotione to vote,will that or the Opposition on the peasnt oocaaiou,