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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1899-6-23, Page 1Vol. 27. No, SO BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 1899 W. H. KERR, Prop, ' New Advertisements, Local—D. Ewan, Looai—Tae Poeo, Loaal—G, 10. King. Dentistry --Dr. Roes, Bicycles—A. Ooneley. Dominion Day—G. T. 11. Baby day—H. R. Brewer. Speotaoies—Mrs. T. Fletcher. Paris Green—G. A. Deadman. Laborers wanted -0. H. Oonery. Busier than ever—MoXinuon & Co. i5trx.C1 Ctivs, .1$1.s -'t&. Dr. Tait, of Blyth, leaves on Monday for New York, where be intende spending six weeks in epeoial poet graduate etndy, in the beat hospitals of that oity. Daring bis abeenoe hie praotioe will be in (barge of Dr. Crane, who for the past year has been in partnership with Dr.Hurlburb, of Mitab ell. I.e.a1ba1 V• NEWSY NI/TEC—Wm. Wm. Rae, B. A., arriv- ed rriv. ed home last week, from Toronto,—Mies Bella Haokwell is home from London at which place she was visiting for some time past.—A. picnic will be held in Dennie' bush on July 1st. A good time ie expeoted. A. Forbes, the energetic working hard young teacher in No. 0, i9 aro g to have a good program. If the day is fine all should have a good time.—Some heavy practising is being done these times by a pioked team from the 12 & 14 con. They feel certain the prize football which will be played for at tbe Work. mane' pia.nic at Walton, on the 23rd will be their's.—Munns' sawmill wits com- pletely destroyed by fire a few nights ago. The loss will be heavy as there was no inseranoe. Several thousand feet of lumber were burned and a lot of the mill machinery cannot be need ngain.—Tom- my Campbell left for California last Fri. day. We wish him all euooess in the far West. He has three other brothers there.—S. Forbes and Edge. Roe have Spectacles and Masses ... Eye Are best bought where the Eyee are properly tested, each eye being tested separately and the frames Dare• fully adjusted, Both must be eoonr• ate, as a poorly fitting frame and the beet adjusted lens will not iwork in barmouy. Having taken the advanc- ed course and being a graduate of the beet Optical Institute in Canada, will guarantee every pair of Glasses sold where Eyee can be fitted. Eyee Tested Free. Yon are not expeoted to buy Glasses if you do not want to. MRS. T. FLETCHER, GRADUATI9 OPTICIAN. i e �N er s RELIABLE PHOTO. STUDIO. 'VJ ire Watch this Space for the Date of s�ika n BABY 0111 I I� CLEVELAND 1899 IDEAS are found on no Bioyelee but °LEVE L,.� 'DS. We originate the ideas and make every detail of every part in our own factory, SEE THE New Ball end Roller Bearing, The New Ball Head Direct Spoke, which .cannot break except by accident, The New Skeleton Gear Case, which is absolutely duet proof. Tbe New Spoofed Light Design Roadsters whioh weigh t0%loos than any others of equal strength, and many other new features. PRICES FROM $40 UP, A. COUSLEYr AMMIT, BRU8816r.8. paired their barna up and aro now build- ing atone walls under them, There ore now just2 barns on the 14th con„ that have notstabiing underneath them,—Wo aro very sorry tbie week to report the death by drowning of Rebt. A. Moiiee, a former welt known resident of the 12th aon„ of IlfoKillop. He was bathing in the Little Saskatchewan, at Minnedoea, at the time. Mr. Mc1Seo went Weet last August. The body was not recovered et the time. erlt.nieroole. Miss Cowan, of Toronto, le visiting her sieter, Mrs. Thos. Calder. Ohae. Raddatz, of Detroit, ie speeding a few days under the parental roof, N. E. and Mrs. Qameron were visiting at Bluevale this week, the gamete of Mr. and Mrs. Hawn, former reaidents of this place. Rev. J. E. Hunter preached his fare- well sermon last Sabbath to an apprec- iative audienoe. Mr. Hunter ie well liked in hie charge here, and the beet wishes of the congregation go with him, Jan>_oetowu. Schools close next week. The exoursion to the Model Farm next Tuesday will catch a good many in this looality. Hugh Moses has commenced work this week on the building of an addition to hie residence. 1SIisa Marion Forrest spent e. few Jaye this week visiting her oenuin, Mrs. E. Sohadel, at Lietowel. Walter Forreot visited at Listowel, Glenallan and Hellen last week. He made the trip on his wheel. Matthew Moses and nieces, Misses Rachel and Bessie, are visiting in Kin- oardine Ghia week taking in the sports, etc. kid ea 1. Jamas Laird intends taking a holiday trip t0 vtelt his eon, Dr. Fred. Laird, at D etroit. A base,' measuring 19 inches, was anught near here on Monday. This is no flab yarn either. A box social will be held on the lawn of Robt, Pearson, 4th line, on the even - ,ng of Jnne 26th. A full program is be. ing prepared and ladies are requested to bring their boxes. This be held under the auspices of Roe's Methodist ohnrob and an enjoyable time is assured to all. Boxes sold at 7.30, program following. The garden party laetMonday evening, under the auspices of the Methodist oharob, wee a very pleasant affair. A good maeical and literary program was presented es follows :—Chairman's ad. dress, Rev. Mr. Hunter ; anbbem, "Make a joyful noise" ; recitation, Mies Yelland ; ihetrnmental mueio, orchestra ; reading, Mee Kennedy ; recitation, Melvin Stem. mon ; duet, Misses Spence ; recitation, Mies Ida Oohs ; quartette, "Summer's come" ; instrumental music, orchestra ; reading, 6Mr. Harrleton 1 address, Rev. Mr. Kellington ; anthem, "0 I Praise the Lord." had known the deceased for some years, Ile was about 20 yoara old and wag or a genial, kindly disposition anal a general favorite, Meoll sympathy ie expressed for the members of the bereaved racily. GARDEN PAOTc,—Tho Garbo Feely of the Ladies' Aid, of Duff's ohnroh, was held at the home of Denman McCuaig, on Friday, Though the weather was rather cool, a large crowd was precept, amply testifying to the high reputation tide annual festival has attained, After tea, which was diepensed from babies on the grounds, there was an entertaining program presented,co0sieting of speeches from W. II. Herr, or TNN POoT, w110 arae the chairman ; Roads. Messrs, Tiffin and Filer, pastors of Methodiet and U. P. ()beeches, respectively ; Arab. Hislop, M. P. P., interspersed with songs and instru- mental mueio ; Mins M. Wlitee, of Grey, delighted the audieuce in her vooal eeleo. tions ; epeoial mention is also deserved by tbe Allen Bros., of Harlook, wbo are unsurpassed on tbe violin and organ. Mies Hamilton acted as accompanist. The financial proceeds at the gate total. led 364, which was an excellent showing. This was the sixth garden party held under the same auspioes, 1Bluevalis. DRAIN TILE.—A. Robertson & Go. have opened a yard at Bluevale station where they will keep a stook of the celebrated Drayton till on hand. Senrous ACCIDENT.—Thomas Stewart, of the firm of Duff & Stewart, owners et the Bluevale saw mill, met with a very serious aooident on Wednesday afternoon at the 0. 2, R. station, Wingbam. He had just loaded up some beavy machinery on his wagon and when starting turned too short, the machine upsetting and falling upon bin crushing hie leg badly , and necessitating amputation above the Mr. Stewart and Ewalt! have onr 113611rave. Road work is taking its innings. The sidewalks require attention. The cheese faotory is having a good run this sassed. The Methodist °butch in Belgrave will be thoroughly renovated this season. Messrs. Clegg & Dames shipped a double deck of hogs from Belgrave on T ueeday. Crop prospects were never better in this section of country. Fruit is making a fair ehow. Miee Jamieson, of Winnipeg, has taken up her residence at the Methodist Par. snap here. The brick work wag commenced at the new Presbyterian church here this week. It is going to be a neat edifies when com- pleted. A Oanadian Evening will be spent by the Epworth League of this plane on Tneeday, Jniy 4th. The program will be along the line of the Land of the Maple. W all torn. Union S. S. service in Duff's ohuroh next Sabbath afternoon. The Walton cheese was ehipped this week, baying been sold at 80. Tho milt finished tbe season's out on Saturday, after a three menthe' run. The Ladies' Guild of St. George's church meet on Wednesday at Jno. Soar - tat e, excitement w caused b. Some little y the runaway of Wm. Dnnoanaon's horse here last week. Rev. R. Paul, of Brussels, rendered very acceptable eerviae in Duff's church pulpit last Sabbath. Considerable interest is manifested in regard to the sawing oonteet to take plane on Friday at the A. 0. U. W. picnic here. Itov. Mr. Filer, of Walton U. P. church, will disown next Sabbath the subject "True Christianity and the results attending it." The cheese factory was shat down for eome days this week. A large leak wars discovered in the boiler, which neueeeita. bed procuring a new boiler, and in the meantime, Mr. Dragor's thresbing steam. er wag seourod to do the work. Every body was pleased to see again the smiling face of Will, Murray, wlio arrived home on Tuesday from the 'hos- pilot, Toronto, where be has been under treatment for two months. We are glad to state that his health is again good. INSTILLATION, -Tho incl allatton exeroise in oonneotion with the plaoing of Rev. 0, M. Filer, ae pastor of the United Frothy. titian congregation of Walton, will tante piece Jane 27th, at 11 o'olook a, m.,. in their (Moroi et Walton. The sermon of the day will be delivered by Rev, Wel. McCormick, of Stamferd. Rev. A. G. King, D. D., of Galt, will preside and aadette the congregation. Word woe received. here on Monday from the Meyer of Minnedoea, Manitoba, that Robert A., Maeo, who wont West from near here last Summer had been drowned while bathing in the Saekatobo- wen river on Sunday. Thu sad never, was a shook to many of our villagers who knee. very sincere sympathy, NEWSY NOTES.—Bev, W. J. West went to Hamilton on Wednesday to attend the Presbyterian Assembly.—Rev. D. Rogers took a trip to Anton on Wednesday.— There will be a big crowd From Bluevale on the 27th to the model Farm, Guelph. —Hugh end Mrs. Oasemore, of Belmore, were visiting relatives here on Sunday.— Robt. Maxwell is attending the Presby. terian Assembly at Hamilton this week, and Mrs. Maxwell is visiting friouds at Gait.—Jae. Denman, er., left Wednesday morning on a visit to Woodstock.—Mo- Kenzie Messer has accepted a position in the city of Hamilton.—Mise Susie Oollie is spending a few days with friends in Bruaeele —Peter Moffett bad a barn rais- ing last Tuesday.—David Patton raised an addition to hie barn on Monday.— Miss Jamieson is spending a portion of her variation with friends at Fordwioh.— Mre, Wm. King, of Whitechurch, was visiting at Mrs. Thos. MoKioney's last week.—Wm. Haney was visiting on the let line last week. Its all right, Will„ go ahead.—Root, and Mrs. Oaeemore spent Sunday at Fordwiob.—Jas. Thom son, our former school principal, was paying a visit to old friends here on TUGS- day.—Matthew Moses and ohildren are spending a few days at Kincardine this week.—Jae. Robinson lost a valuable dog on Tuesday through eating some of the poison set for rats. The rate had better be careful what they eat these days as Jim has vengeance in his eye.—George Backer, Ed. Danford, "Dick" Williams and Len. Downing, of Brussels, were in town on Monday,—The traokmee are all at work again in this district, Joe Yeo ie working on the section here in place of Robb. Austin, resigned. crrC , Connell meeting next Monday. Mrs. (Dr.) Ball and son, of Toronto, are holidaying at Henry Ball's, 10th con. Last Saturday Samuel Fralick raised a barn on his farm 1j miles South of Brussels. Box sooial will be hold at Richard Peareon's, 8rd cum, on Monday evening of next week. Rev. J.E. Hunter preached the con- cluding sermon of hie pastorate at Roe's aburob last Sabbath morning. Gideon Perste arrived home ou Tues. day of this week. He will take part in the sports at Blyth on July 8rd. A new barn was ereoted last week on the farm of Hugh Lamont, 10th con. It will be a tip-top building when complet- ed. Mrs, Wm. Kerr, of Hoidtolq Que„ and her daughter, Mrs. Jno. Howe, of Teee- water, were visiting at Jae. McNair"e, 14th con. Loftus Stark, of Seaforth, lane been trying to restore his bealtb rusticating on the farm of his brother-iu-law, Eli Smith, 7th con, of Grey. Richard Roe left on Thursday of this week on a holiday visit with relatives at Piokford, Mioh., for a few weeke. We wish him an enjoyable stay, Mre. Alex, Hogarth, of Michigan, is here on a visit to her brother, Reeve Turnbull, and other friends. She baa resided in the Wolverine State for the past 87 years. Are you going to Guelph next Tues. day ? This is the enquiry you hear on all aides and means that Greyitee will likely be numerous 00 the very cheap and pleasant trip offered on that day, The young men of the second beat of the 12th concession set an unparalleled example to the surrounding beats by olaiming that they had 11. men in the gravel pit that did not use tobecoo while working at statute labor. On Sunday, 11111 inst., a pleasant de. perture 000urred in connection with St. David's church sorvioe, Ilenfryn. At the close of the Sunday school the rentor, Rev, Mr. Farr, presented the organist, ].Hiss Little, with a well filled parse in reoognitiou of bee faithful and efficient servicers, It came ars a surprise to Mies Little, who acknowledged the gift in suitable words. PRESENTAr1ott.—A few of. the yomig friends of Mise Mary Mitchell, 12th con., of Grey,surprieed her ou Monday even• ing by their presence at her borne and presented her with a very neat and hand. eome writing dealt. Miss Mitobell, who expects to leave for Detroit in a few days, le a young lady whose departute is mach regretted ; ie much respeotod and will be very much magical by the young people. Sonoma 1'10•NIO.—The annual school picnic in connection with 8, 8, No. 3, wee held in James Gillett's grove on Fri- day afternoon of last week and wee large- ly attended, It was a beautiful day but a trifle cool in the glade. Go, Coanoiilor Bowman wag nailed to the (heir, which office he filled in good etyle. The pro. gram was all interesting ono and was as follows :--Oliairman'e address ; inetru• mental, Miss Marjorie Strachan ; a few words from W. 13. Kerr, of Tug POST ; inetrameatal, Mies Atla Mainpriue; recit- ation, Mr. Ourtis ; quartette, "Sing, 0 1 heavens and be joyful 0 1 earth," Miasee Taylor and Straohan and Straoh'in Bros ; solo, Mise Mary MaArbhur ; inatrolnen• tat, Mies Jeeeie MoLanoblin ; quartette, "flitting Away,' Misses Taylor and Straohan and Meagre. Straoban ;, inatrn- mantel, Mise Annie Straohan ; "God Sava the Queen." An abundant supply of edibles wag served after whiob the grove, swinge and all were forsaken for a pasture field ou Jno. MOKtnnon'e farm where a battle royal was to be fought on the base ball diamond between teams from Gray and Morrie. Both nines worked bard and were heartily supported by their respeotive admirere but in the 4011 and 3th innings the Morrie boyo rolled up ouch a big 00or0 that they were easy winners. Tbe batteries were P. 11'erguson, E, D. McIntosh and Fred. Oitrdiff far Grey and W. Kerney and Sam!. MnOraoken for Morrie. Frank Stratton and Jae. Thomeon filled the onerous positions of umpires with satis- faction to both sides. The following were the players and the snore :— It 0 atonms, R 0 J °roarer, 1t 0 1 W Tierney, p 4 2 A LIob000toa, af.,.2 2 6 McCracken, 06 6 0 Stewart, lb ,.....2 1 W Smith, 16 6 2 P Ferguson, p 0 4 W Rutledge, 2b..,4 3 J MOIlinnou,eb 3 2 W Bowman, 00 ...6 0 D Inglis, rt 0 4 J L12100st00, se...6 0 16 McIntosh, as 2 2 1) Martin, rf 1 4 S quill, 2b 2 2 14 Bryan, of 1 4 F Cardin, 0 9 0 A Anderswl,if 9 3 16 21 Totals .......34 1a 6 6 "13 010 *-34 3 3 1 4 1 0 1-10 Totals Morris Grey The best of good feeling prevailed and there was more sport than in a fast league match. There are a number of good players in both teams and with a little praotioe could hold their own with the bast local base balliets. More -1u. Township Court of Revision and Conn- ell next Monday. Mies Grace Walker, of Buffalo, is home for her Summer holidays. Miss Grant, of Burnside, Manitoba, is visiting with Mrs. George Jackson. Mrs. Will. Lowry, of London, is visit. ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Sharp. Mrs. Ohms. Wheeler, sr., 4th line, area visiting her son, William, at Alma, arriving borne last week. We are pleased to see Jae. Thuell able to get about again after his severe attack of inflammation of the bowels. The Morrie berthed' club won quite a aignel viotory et the school pie plc in Grey last Friday. The 00ore was 16 to 34 in our favor. Next Sabbath will be the conolnding service of Rev. Mr. Rigsby at Jackson's church. He will remove the following week to Kincardine, bis new charge. A good big crowd from Morris talk of arming Guelph and the Model Farm next Toothy with the exoarsion from Blue - vale, Brussels, and other points. We remember the good time we bad a year agolaod the fare is just aglow. GARDEN PARTY.—Tbe ladies, connected with the Union Sabbath school, will bold n garden party at the residence of Jno. Speir, 4th line, on Monday evening of next week. All are cordially invited. Admission 10 cents. Lunch from 6 to 8. Ioe cream and other refreehtnents may be had on the grounds. A good progrom is being prepared and a fine time asear. ed. Proceeds in aid of Sunday school library. Last week Robert .Holland, wbo is a well known and well -to do farmer on the McKillop Boundary, purchased the 100 sore farm belonging to Jae. McDonald, 9th line, for his eldest son, Theodore, paying 34,275 for it. He gets possession next February. Mr. McDonald, who has bean a resident of this line for many years, will likely retire from farming and move to Brnesele or eome other conven- ient plane, Tbe farm is a good one and will be turned to good account by the purchaser. rchaser BIR IIDAY .PARTY.—On Friday JUBILEE T afternoon of last week, a Jubilee Birthday Party was held at the residence of W. B. Wilkneon'o, 5th line, in honor of Joseph Wilkinson's 50111 anniversary, A regular feast of good things was provided, roast beef, iudicativo of the John Bull nation- ality, the oarving of the ealne being well attended to by Thos. Wilkiveon, eldeeb brother of the guest. The birthday, Dake was out by Urn. Chas. Wbeeler. jr., a oranges, niece. For dessert there wasg , Strawberries, &o. The birthday gifts wore handsome and costly and spoke of tbe esteem in wbioh Mr. Wilkinson is bold. He has been a resident of Morris for the past 25 years and in spite of all the charms of Morrie maidens remains a bachelor still, The company separated arta wishing Mr. Wilkinson many happy returns of the day. A very enjoyable time wag spent and the day will be pleas. entity remembered by ell who were pre. sent. Nouoe.—TAE Poor "gives the news.— Joeeph If. Hall and Miss Rebecca Betts were married no Wedneeday of this week at the home of P. MoUutoheon. There was a large party at night. We wish the young couple long life and prosperity. —John and Bella Kirton, of Turnberry, visited on the Stll line this week,—Mrs. Laidlaw and daughter are visiting in Balton Oonnty.—Geo. Pearce, 7111 line, has the atone maoona at hie barn wall.— A good many took in the oxoursiou to the Model Farm and Guelph on the 18th.— No doubt a large number will go to Guelph on 27th.—A lot of people say they will spend 22nd in Bruseele.—Blyth will be the hub of attraction on 8rd July. —Changeable weather.—'000ps are look- ing woh.•--TTo.000l for too dream last .CII de de areday evening at Sonohine.--The tion John,—The Garden Party et San- ane Morrison rr tlneane the their Morita bard. Ga Party at Walton was well atten. shine teat lhuroday evepng was forty neo work very d —John Cook, jr.,1ith, line, went to well attended oonsidering that overcoats neatly.—Now that a good start hue been alton last Friday evening to the Gar. and mitts were worn. A few name over made on a June 22nd oelebration 1t n Party. There must be Borne attrao. from Westfield to help in the programme. should be kept up annually.—N. F. Gerry got a bong on the nose from the tongue of the fire engine when be woe ae- slating in taking it out of the Fire Hall for the water fight.—D, Stewart blew the pipes and stirred up old scenes in the memory of more than one Sootohman,— Ira Gerry has developed into a etar foot- baller and now does duty with the "Hurons" on epeoial 000aeione.—Harry Bartliff dispensed refreshments from a stand on Turnberry street: The rain in. tittered somewbat with the fireworks whiob consisted of rockets, pin wheels, balloons, &o. Tbe display was given on the river bank near D. A. Lowry's reel. denoe. H P jubilee Day 'n Brussels. er Gracious Majesty's Coronation ,Honored. INE WEATHER, BiG CROWD AND LIVELY SPORTS. 1837 — QUEEN VICTORIA, — 1899. Tllnreday of this' week, June 22nd, the 02nd anniversary of the oornation of Her Most Gracious Majeaty Queen Vic- toria, the best ruler ever gracing a thorns, was loyally and enthueiaebioally oelebrated by the people of Brussels and surrounding conotry. The town looked gay in its holiday attire and flags were flying in great pro. fusion. Opposite tbe Canadian Order of Foreetere' Court room a motto etretohed across the street bearing the easily under- stood sentence "0. 0. F. are friends of the fatherless and widow," and at the entrance to Victoria Park, where the aports were held, there was a motto "62 years our Queen, 18371899." Early in the morning the sky darkened up and rain threatened bat ere long old Sol ebony out in all his majesty and gladdened the hearts of the Committee. The day was all that (cold be desired. Ample a000mmodatiou was proivded in the way of oomlortable seats and every fertility was afforded to witness all the events of the program at the Park. BRUSSELS FINE BRASS BIND turned out early and headed the Oat!- thumpian display. The array of pagan - try arae not large but it wits loud enough to make up and provoked ooueiderable merriment. The prizes were awarded as follows .—let, Bird ca Pepper ; 2nd, Sharp ; 3rd, Dark town base ball team ; 4th, Gentleman of oolor on a wheel, L. Kerr. Following this Dame a very keenly con- tested 1I hours' foot ball match, BOUSSEL0 AND 0102,0011111 COLLEGIATE TEAM battling for supremacy. Io the first half the borne team moored 3 goals to 0 but after changing ends the 'visitors seoured 2 and, bat for the rock -like defence and the most expert goal keeping, Seaforth would have won, as it was the soare was 8 to 2. Oar boys played a good strong game but the lads from the "South out. did thein for fine combination work, partioulary in the latter part of the play. Seaforth has a owning team that will yet outshine even the almost invincible' "Hurons." The teams lined up as fol - Iowa :- 0R000nLa Goal SEAFOR?1401, 10h Allanby Semple 1.. acke .Gerry .........pberbart A Stuart (( Dickson Popper 1 Backe i •••..•..•..... Wren 111 ll Wilson Centre Hill Neat Forward Jackson w Wilson rrMalin y Jno. A. Jackson, of Seaforth, was the referee and gave good satisfaction throughout the match. There was au adjournment for dinner at this stage of the proceedings as the Grey—Morris base ball match area Is- olared off, NOBLE, TnE HIGRI WIRE PERFORMER, did all that a man could be expected to do and a good many things that was hardly thought possible to accomplish. He gives a good performance and is not stingy about it either. He also did some good trapeze feats. TUE SOCIETIES' 1ROOR00I03 opened the afternoon's progtm and was composed o1 opwarde of 45 members of the various fraternal ,eooietiee, mareball. el by 13. Gerry, M. H, Moore, Harry Mercer, Joe Ardell, Millard Cardiff, R. Denbow monnted on homelands, the streets, headed by the Band, after which there was et general move to the Park where a 1100 GAME 01' BASE BALL was beirtg played between Brussels and Wroxeter. It wee a good, olean game abgund'ieg in brilliant playa and almost devoid of muffs and mistakes. W. Grewar did the twirling for the home team in first -elan style and was very ably supported by A. Stuart, of Wiug- iiam, as oataber, "Ted" Grower and 3, Hnpfer handled the sphere for 'Wroxeter in a capable manner and Jack Brawn's catching behind the bat and his throwing to 2nd haat would be hard to beat. Seven innings wore played, the eooro be- ing 11 to 8 in ,favor of Bruseele with a Donor Gerry It Ferguson P Ferguson Thomson ., Audereon half innings to spare. D. 0. Roes oflloi- ated ae umpire and meted out even banded jastioe to all. Fallowing was the 50000 :— DRn98R, R 0 WRoxETen. R 0 Thomeon, ab 1 2 Paulin, 1 2 Gowning, if .........1 2 W Kauko, 2b - 1 2 6tnarteLe. 1 3 Rae, ee Scott, eb a 1 Drawn,( Beach, es 0 4 0 &sake, 0t Cousle,rf;........... 0 1 Hnpfer,M 1 3 Goueley,lb 0 s' Robineoa,lb 1 1 3 aroLauoblin, of .. 2 2 Grewar. p 1 2 Grower, p v U Ourle,lfa 0 9 Totals 11 19 Totals 8 41 0 3 2 3 3 0 *-11 1 0 2 0 2 0 9-8 000T 040E6 041110 003.1 and evoked considerable interest. The relay race for school boys, 4 in a teen, was won by Leslie Kerr, J. Innes, E. Bryaus and Cleve. Alliu in 291 seconds and the 2011 plane by E. Lowry, N. Smith, Clark Allin and Dave Watt in 32a seconds. The relay race for Societies was won by the I. 0. 0. P. with K. Scott, J. Thomeon and A. Sample. There was no laok of competitors in the girls race and the awards went to Maud Jackson, Lottie Blashill and Priscilla Manning. In the boys' race R. J. Mo- Lanchlin was tat 1 N. Smith 2nd ; and Brine Scott 8rd. Old man's speed con- test, Geo. Jackson, Councillor of Morris ; Ed. Garvin, of Grey ; W. H. MoOraoken, of Bruaeele ; and Jas. Campbell, of Mo- Killop, faced the starter and won in the order named. 0I00111420, TUE JUGGLER, gave a very good account of himself and performed some very dexterous acts, wands, sticks, oioar boxes, &e„ being utilized, and said ants were done as easily as rolling off a log. He was warm- ly applauded. TUE TRICE BICYCLE RmING of Messrs. Baldwin and Morrison, of Seaforth, was simply wonderfnl and was in marked contrast to the difficulties so many experience in riding the "critter." These performers appear to be able to balance the wheel In any ebape, and their single and doable work was well executed. 14 1 2 1 0 Brussels Wroxeter THE NATER FIGHT was an old soaker and a Spring bath could not hold a candle to the drenching the quartette received as they doused one another with aqua para from the Maitland, fired by the steam fire engine through short lengths of hose with nozzles attached. Alex. McNeil and Harry Mercer took est prize and Jno. Pepper and J. Livi¢gatonl2nd. THE EVENING PERFORNANOE consisted of the 'specialties presented in the afternoon and a display of fire works. In a tug of war Morrie won end the fife and drum contest was won by R. Smith and Alex. Bird, and R. Smith and D. MoOntobeon. Tbe "Maine" went up in a conflagration while the artillery aid fireworks of the heavens gave an exhibition that surpassed the best effort% of the great fireworks epeoialist, Hand. So ended the 1899 cote. button of Jubilee Day, everybody going home well pleased with the varied and well carried out program. Alight shower of rain ohased a good many people home but not a few saw the whole performance to a suocesaful finish, even in the face of a threatening downpour The Park was illuminated with eleotrio lights. The gate reooipts totalled over 3275, and with the money collected in the town the Oommittee will be in good shape to meet all their obligations and have a snug surplus for another year, LITTLE BANNEBETTE6,—Htbrry MoOrae, one of the marshals in the Society pro- cession, was thrown off a horse and had a bad out inflicted on his face and his ankle sprained, -W. J. McCracken had a relroshment.booth out the Park.— Tbe rain held off firet•olaee.—Noble is quite an expert on the tight rope.--Tbe oommitteea did their utmost to oarry out all the details of the day's program.— Wightman le no "Summer Coon" at the juggling act.—The olowd was a most orderly and good natured ouo and got good value for their money,—Baldwin Brussels Council. SPECIAL MEETING. A epeoial meeting of Bruise's Commit was held on Monday evening, the Reeve in the chair. Members present S. Wil- ton and J. T. Roes. Accounts were pre- sented es follows :— Watson Ailey, Jno. Meadows, 3,10. Scott and A, Somers filling tank..3 4 00 A. J. Lowry, Constable ........•'1 50 1 50 Jno. Wright " Fire Go., 2 fires in 1898, 19 men at each' 38 00 Contract Record, advertising3 40 D. M. Scott, engineer Fire Engine 1'50 On motion the above were passed and ordered to be paid. By-law No. 9, 1899, having reference to the construction of new sewers, was read three times and provisionally passed on motion of Meese%. Wilton and Rosa. W. H. McCracken asked the Board concerning the rebuilding of foot bridge. Left over to regular meeting. Wm. Ainley addressed Council rela- tive to opening street at rear of his lot ou Turnberry street, North of the railway. Street committee to see it. Permission was asked by Postmaster Farrow, Chairman of the Celebration Committee, for the free use of the chairs in the Town Hall ; the right to limners refreshment booths ; the privilege of closing up streets adjoining Park; and the services of the town Band for June 22nd, at the celebration.—Granted. F. S. Scott, village Clerk, was appoint. ed Inspector fn oonneotion with the new sewers at a salary of 340, sad By-law, pNo. 10 was passed confirming the ap- ointment. Applications were read from Nlesars. Elder and McPherson, of Wingham, and R. Res, of Guelph, as inspectors of the construction of the proposed cement side- walks to be laid in Brussels. Appoint- ment left over to another meeting, Tenders were read for the new side- walks as follows :— RATE PER 000T. A. Hunter, Brussels 93c D. A. Lowry, Brussels 10j;o Was, Oorenane, Walkerton 110 Chas. Barker, Wingham 1110 Rayed Artificial Paving Go., Guelph100 P. L, Morden & Go. London... 103o . Thos. Losoombe, Belleville loo Guelph Paving Co., Guelph loo After a lengthy consideration and die ouseion the letting of contract was laid over until Wednesday evening so the whole Council could be present. Board then adjourned. At the adjourned meeting on Wednes. day evening the question of tenders Dame up. Moved by J. D. Warwick, seconded by S. Wilton that the tender of the Royal Artificial Paving Co., of Guelph, bo ac- capted at 10o. per square foot.—Carried. B. Cochrane moved that A. Hunter's tender be accepted, but there was no seconder. D. MoPhereon, of Wingham, was ap• pointed Inspector at 31.75 per day. Mr. Conary agrees to do rel necessary curb. ing in oonneotion without extra charge. There will be 84,266 feet of walk laid down on Main street, a start !being made on July 3rd in the Southern part of the - village so ea to keep olear of sewer con- struction. CHURCH C1iLMli5. Rev. G, J. &bey attended the Synod at London tbie week. "Scalia' to Save" is the topic of next Sabbath evening's Epworth League eer- viae. Neat Sabbath evening M alvill e En- deavor will aonaider•the topto"Spiritual growth." The report of Methodist S. S. annual meeting is crowded out of this issue. It will appear next week. Rev. S. J. Allin will preach the (toeing sermons of his pastorate in Bruseele. next Sabbath and will be removing to Goderfob the following week. Service was held in the R. 0. church g. follow by 40 morning, ed last Sunday hours of devotion. Revile. Fre. MoOabe and Fogarty conducted the aervloee. Rev. Jno. Rose, B. A., preached last Sabbath morning to the Sabbath school on the subjeot of "Goliath" As au ob. jeot lesson he had a 8 sided pole, painted red, white and blue, the latter represent,' Law ; the red, Love; and the white Like- ness to God. It wag a very instructive discourse to both old and young. "The character of Stephen" was the subjeot in the evening. Last Sabbath morning Rev. S. J. A1110 preaobed from the words'round in Nairn 10-1, "The heavens declare the glory of God." The works of God express Hie glory (1) In Hie power 1 (2) In Eris (4)His mercy; (8) In )lie economy 4ie goodness; (5) By oontraet, Hi glory Christ. In the evening Rev. H. E. Kellington, divinity student of. Vittoria University, Toronto, occupied the pale pit. His theme was the comforting words of the Master found in St. John 14.2. Mr, Kellington will complete hie Arts 0oar00 in another term and will come up for ordination at next Conference. He has done good work ae a probationer and we trust it will only be the hides of wider ttoornluess.