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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1899-11-16, Page 1Vol. 28. No. 19 amomweavolvl BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1899 W. H . KERR, Prop, ••••11111•1011•N• OR. WM. L. HOLMES, rfor9t010, enmities Asp Aconuennun, (Successor to Dr. F. II. lialbitelecil) 1). Bellevue hospital Mo& Col., Now York ;DOOD Viotoria University, Toron- to ; Member of the College of Physiolitue and aurfleOne of Ontario. Bimetal attentiou paid to Mimeos of 'women, eye, oar, nose and 'throat. 1041 WHY GLASSES ARE WORN. For0 long time Glaases were used only to Desist in reading or near work, but with increased knowledge of the eye, we are able to adjust Glenn to im• prove the eight, thereby ouring chronic, head- aches, neural. gia end many baryon aftlio. tions moused by eyestrain. The theueands who wear properly adjested Glasses are the living testimonials to the truth of it. Examination free. MRS. T. FLETCHER, GRADUATE OPTICIAN. The Ontario Business Listowel College EQUAL. TO ANY IN ONTARIO, A thorough, complete and practical train- ing in all beano:thee of Commercial work, at 000siderably lees than regular ratee. For full information apply Rooms or college over Post Office. I.. HARTT, LISTOWEL, BBIN CIPAL. IN THE CATALOGUE OF THE (0011_,J You will find abundant evidence of our superiority over other Canadian schools. Students admitted at any time. Write for ntalogue. W. J. ELLIOTT. Principal. New Advertisements Lneal—A, Currie. Doming—T. 1 Smith. MoQuarrie. Specials—McKay d 0o. For you—G, A. Deedmen. Organ for aale—B. Gerry. Spectacles—Aire. Fletober. Rooms wanted—Tun Posp, Oard—Dr. Win, L. Helene. 19o, for butt( r—A. R. Smith, Boar for serviee—Jno. Straohan. Bull strayed—Donald McDonald. Settle Anounts—Dr. Kalbfleisoh. A growing time-1,1°101mq ta Co. 30istritt gebos. tolattel. Pars, Wilbee, of Brussels, is visiting her eon here, Menitzem—On Wednesday of this week Robert J. Sharp, formerly of Ethel, wae married at Oryotal Oity, elan., to Miss Minnie Robinson, formerly of Orange villa, Mr. Sharp's many old friende here will be a unit in wishing himself and bride happiness end sunless. Mrs. Henry Kaye, who lives West of Ethel, has sold her 50-aore farm to Malcolm Lamont, whose 100 aerea lies aoroes the side road from it, for g2,400. This will give Mr. Lamont as fine a farm aa is to be found in , Grey. Mre. Keys has bought the farm of Henry Mooney, 1 miles Weet of Brussel°, 6th line, Moe - roe township, and will get poeeeeeion next Coming 1 Coming 1 T. r. SMITE, EYE SPECIALIST. Graduate of New York, Philadelphia and Toronto:Optical Colleges, will be at FOX'S DRUG STORE, BRTISSELS, ONE DAY ONLY, Wednesday, Nov, 29th. M-Oall early and avail yourself of his valuable services. EXAMINATIONS FREE, March. The prices paid woe 45,000. It 30 said to bo tin extra gond 100 acres and in a epletelid locality. F. S. Sootb ar. ranged the sale% We will be sorry to lose Mre, Keys and family from this community as they are most worthy people. Mrs. Dan, Eokmier is able to be out again after a long and aware illness. El, F. PaoAllister delivered a load of flour to Belgraveand one to Settforth. On Monday morning 5 dog bounded through one of the large lights in Mo. A.Ilister's nom. At home is the plain for dogai. On Saturday Wm. Bentley received word from Windom that hie mother was dyiog: Will went to Windeor on Monday morning. John Mmellieter has moved back to his property on the lit oon„ and hie eon Alex., is taking °barge of the Eamon farm here. Dr, Rivers", of Orediton, °caopied the pulpit of the Methodist church on Bab. bath evening, and spoke very ably from the worde, "Take my yoke upon you." While we do not approve of all the "innooent Woks" that oar boys played on the night of Hallowe'en, and while we agree that it is time for a change, yet we would inform the Rev. gentleman that he has not taken right etope to reform our boye. EIOTIEL AND STABLE IN ASHES.—About 8:80 °Weak last Saturday night tbe building formerly Bonged aa a hotel and owned for eeverul years by Mrs. Sarah Hall, was destroyed by lire as well as the stable adjoining. 13 11 had not been for energetic work J. EL Thorason's store, residence and other buildinge would also have fallen a prey to the devouring isle. ment, Mr. Thomson has been holding nightly sales of store geode eo that more people than usual were about. There were four meu in tbe hotel at the time of the fire but they knew nothing of it until the smoke mime into abs room where they were. When they got into the ball it was so dense tbat nothing could be done and they bad to make a dash for the door to get out, except that Jae, Taylor neared Mrs. Hall's trnnk. Fire is supposed to have started in a son of cellar and spread quickly under tbe floor so that the buildiug was almost in. etantly a man of flame. It is reported that Mrs. Hall intended removing to Stratford where her daughter ie living now and where part of ber goods were said to hale been moved and other thine ready for removal. There is said to be insurance but amount or Co. holding 11) 30 not known to the writer at preeent. No doubt there will be a thorough ex. amination and enquiry made before money is paid over. The fire was a hot one and some of those helping save Thomson's buildings had their faaee blistered with the intense heat, driven Eastward by tbe stiff breeze. Had the store gone the ehurohee would have had a STRICTLY 0,NE 6110.1121912.131 - Oa THE LOWEST: fita ews For Dry Goods' Buyers. No exaggeration, but plain telling of every day prices. Goods that are dependable in every way and prices that are right down to rock bottom. LADIES' UNDERWEAR. There is a differenoe in Underwear. Some are pooily made from poor materi- als and are a constant num of annoy- ance from the first time they are put on. Bnb others, again are good ; oare hae been taken in the making, the yarns have bean thorotighly scoured and cleaned, and the garment when oompleted is just what it should be--nornfortable in every par- ticular. We have been very careful about the kind of Underwear we have gathered together for this Fall business, and thus we have a etook unmatched in this eeotion. Ohildrene' Ribbed Hygiean Veen, long sleeves, cotton ribbbn around neok ; all sizee, 10o. to 180. Childrens' fine Ribbed Veete, soft }kith, nearly all pure wool, just enough cotton in them to keep them from ehtinking ; all sizes, 120, to 87o.Childrens' Hygiean Drawers, anort. ed elms, 22o, to 25o. Ladies' Ribbed Veete, long steno, good weight, soft fiolob, closed fronts, 150. Ladle's' Ribbed Elygelan Veen, open front, loug sleeves, 20e. Boy's Hose. Tbe average boy needs something extra, strong when it comae to hoelery. We think we have the best Boye' Hon to be had, both in the medium and higher priced (petition. We would draw per- tieulttaattention to the line Made from fine English Worsted yarn, fine holed• twin and finish, double kneee, at item 301. to 000. We are very particular about the kind of Honer), we sell. Selling only re. liable qualities has built us up one of the biggest Hosiery businesses in this sec- tion. If you do your Hosiery buying here you can depend on getting good goods. These few prices will do to judge them all by. Ladies' Seamless Ribbed Cashmere Hose, all wool, epeoial value, 26o, Ladies' Ribbed Cashmere Hose, made from pure, strong yarn .will give good wear, 870. Ladies' (strong Cashmere Hose, plain, full Whined, made from tooth wools, seaming, 40o. Ladies' heavy Woollen Hose, plain or ribbed, seamless feet, 25o, Childrente eine in proportion. LINENS A. collection of every -day prime from the Linen department, and you oan get no better values then these anywhere. 00 inob, heavy, half bleaohed Table Damask, good patteen, oopeoial at 25o. Very heavy weight half bleached pure iioeu Table Denlask, 05 inches wide, a eplendid cloth for every -day wear, 40o. 65.tholo pure linen half bleaohed Table Damaek, good pattern worth 80o., our 000101, at 45o. STAPLES There is nothing ekim pad about our stook of gamin. The every -day needed geode are here in abundance, 13ig selling means blg buying, and we are able to take advantage of the close pekes that big buying snores. We give good values on these goods and you oan save money by doing your staple buying here. Just a few hints to retnind you of the:way we sell Staples. The every.day needed goods are sold here all the time for leas money than you would buy their same quality for in most stone. 80-inob Shaker Flannel, good weight, soft, fluffy finish, dark and light, fancy stripes and cheeks, 6a. 82 -thole Heavy Shelter Flannel, etrong gervinabla quality, aesorted fanoy attipee ; a regular 80. quality, 7o. Very heavy f3haker Flannel, 29 inohes wide, splendid range in dark pat- terns, 9o. 80•inoh heavy soft Shaker Flannel, very fine quality, assorted stripes, extra epeeist value, 10o. 26,ineb, eel finish 'Union Flannel, will not shrink, plain or twilled, dark or eight gray, 12ao, 27.1noit Gtay Flannol, very thick, pure wool, soft finish, will give good wear,. 20o. 28.inoh Gray Flannel, very tbielo, pure soft wool, unshrinkable, plain iu dark or light gray, the beet flannel value we have; geld spaniel at 25o. .....otarino=simoirarontarmama, amomemi;manowsmarom. SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY! 3 cloz. only 1VIen's Shirts and Drawers, made from fine Scotch wool, guaran- teed pure wool, real value 75e, special for Saturday's selling', 60e, J. F u s oN elan shave. Inepeotor Miller bad ells. Hall before the magistrates recently for sellim; liquor without lions° aud after- ward for leaving liquor on her premien. Hhe was fined to tbe latter instance, People in [hie community for miles rouudare glad the hone 10 gone tte ice influenee Wad bid in the extreme. Mrs, Hall is still in this locality but will go to Stratford it is said. She was a former resident of Brunets where her husband kept the Revere House. [eine eon 1se. Additional Bluevale newa on page 4 of this lune. Ohm Coultas returned from the Wen Monday night. Weil Farnham, of Milburn, id visiting Mrs. GTO. J, J. Messer, of Hamilton, wee visiting in the village Ian week. Ohm, Robertson, of Bolesevain, Man., ie visiting hie parents in the village. John Munro, and two Bone, John and Dan., returned from Manitoba Ian week. Mee. Stocker and little daughter, Bella, ore visiting at her brother's, Tom Flukey. Anation Bele of John Roberteon's farm nook, implemeats, 'toe on Wednesday afternoon of next week. The Sale will be without ieeerve, as Mr. Roberteon has old his farm, F. S. Scott, of Brussels, will be Use auctioneer. CI riais r °Olt - A windmill hoe been put up on the barn of Wm. Elsoher, near here, to be utilized for °hopping, pumping, &o. Bervioe was held iu tbe Lutheran church last Friday afternoon in 000000. bion with the fnueral of the late Mrs. Berteitz. Miss Irvin will be Mies Calder's Imo. eeeeor in the 2nd Department of our eohool after New Years. Miss Calder will attend the Normal eohool at Toronto. Miss Jennie McNair is having a most enjoyable time across the briny. Shehae visited in England, Ireland and Scotland and hae seen some of the notable eights of those weenies. Alin McNair may be home for Ohrietmae and will probably return by New York. reze. Tuwnebip Council on Wednesday, 29th Oar congratulations are vxtenned to Oonnoillor Livingston. It's a daughter. John 13rown, 10th con., familiarly known as "Thresher John" is a grand- daddy. Mies Isabelle, Simpson hae been re -en. gaged ae teaoher of S. B. No. 8 fc 1900. She is doing good work. Last week Ohms. Love moved from the 14th oon. to the 12th where be took pos- session of the Henry farm. We wish him moons. S. Atkin and wife have returned to • their home at Teeewater. They were here owing to Mr. Aeltin's father's illness and subsequent decease. A. Thompson, who is teaoher in Bryan's eohool, lat con., will go to To- ronto next year to attend the Normal soliool for higher qualilioation. We wish him success. The argon Sabbath schools at Shine's and Smith's schools and at James Straohan's residence have oloeed for the Winter months after snooessful and en- joyable terms. The trustees, of S. S. No. 2, have re. engaged ebe eervioee of Miss Maud Wiltsie as teaoher for 1900 at an advances of 530.00 on salary. Mies Telltale is so. ing well in the sobool. The eleotion of new offieers in Roe'e ohuroh League will not be held until another 6 months owing to, a obange in the Constitution. Mise Bryan nose- quently oontinues ae President. We are sorry to hear that Hugh Stewart, 16th oon., hi not convalescing ea quickly as his friende would wieb and bie physioian says he must take a oom. plate rest to insnre complete recovery. It is a heart wealonese. Mr. Stewart may retire from farming for a time in following out mediai e netruotions. We hope he will soon be all right. Dr.nnd Mrs. Rivera, of Orediton, were visiting at John Hill's this week. The Dr. returned home on Monday but ktre. Rivers is here yet. Mr. Hill he still quite poorly and to not gaining very fast. He intends visiting with his ohildren ae soon as Mr. Armstrong, who has purehas. ed the farm, moves on the place, which will be in a few weeke, it is said. The 60.aore farm of Mrs. John A. Latnont, con. 6, hae been purchased by Jae. Douglas, 16111 eon. of Grey, the prioe being 52,700. Mr. Douglas gets poeeeeeion next Meech. Mre. Lamont will likely take a visiting tour with role - fives and friends. Lest Friday evening the people of that neighborhood enjoyed a farewell social evening at Pars. Lam- °a's. The evening was spent in goomea, sooial alma M., and a very pleasant time pub in by all. OBIT.—Last week Tato POST made brief totemic:10 to the deoeaee of ears. Albert Berfeltz, of the flth oon. Demand was born in Casten, Germany, where ehe wag married to her now bereft partnet about 29 years ago, They came to Stratford in 1889 and 7 yeare ago bought lot 12, eon. 0, Grey, and moved here where they have since reeided. Mrs. 13erfeltz, who was a very healthy woman never baying been under the dootor's care prior to this illness, took ill on Oat. 6th, taking to he bed three days later. Inflammation of the lungs was the initial ailment followed by other troubles from which ebe died on Wednesday enuing of laet melt. She was a kind hearted woman and an ener• getio busy little body and will be sadly missed. The funeral took plan on Fri. day afternoon. Rev, Mr, BeAtenberget', the Lutheran minister, of whose oburoh donned was a member, concluoted the mein, and tater the intetment at Oran - brook oemetery, prenhed a 'Armen in German in the •olouroh at OranbroOk. The pall bearers Were ;—D. MoQuerrie, R. Mmory, H. Porter, J. V, Stein, V. Voerster end 13, Dunn, In addition to Mr. Sabine three Gone antvive, Vie :— Mill, Feenit and Otto who eliare lo the syttspelby Of the atennotthity in Unit lonelinees and smitten, Hiving neighed tit rsehing Jno. Brown ie now ready to attend to °bopping. The dootor has Mani in attendance on 31. J. eloPerthur, Oth non., during the past weelt. We hope he will non be better, We are sorry to 1)003 03 the serious 111. nese of Mrs. A, D. MoCoelt, of Pine River, daughter of Joh o Straoban, ard core, but we hope she will soon be con- valescent, Mre. Ohas. Bozell and daughter, Hazel, are back from a trip to Paw PAW, Math., where they spent 0 weeke visiting Mrs. Jam Engel, Mrs, le izell's daughter. They also vieited Win. Bozell et Hut. ford end relatives in Detroit. More than once the fan was deplored that there were eo few little Mc on the lath con. of Grey, but tbero le a ebange for the better. A baby girl nine to the home of Oliver Harris a few weeks ago and last Sunday hie neighbor, Raba Douglas, became a papa—the nieeet baby on the line, Ferrnerma TtEHEMBERED — Monday evening of this week a sooial time was spent at the home of James Straohan by the members of the Union Sabbath Reboot, vthiah is held during the Sum' mer months at Mr. Straohan's residentie, pins a number of other friende, The following addreee was read by Charles Simeon and Minn Ina Bryan and Eliz0. Coombe, preeented Mr. Straohan with 0. gentleman's secretary and fare. Straohan with a line set of dinner diehee :— To Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Strachan. Dunn TEAOSOMPI,—The scholars and friends of this eohool take this opportunity of ex- pressing to you their stagers and hearty appreolatiou of the manner in which you have given them the 000 of your commodious residence for the past quarter of a century, and WO without any wish for reward. Wo bog to give 000 1109 assurance that your nu - tiring efforts and labor of love on our be- half nave boon highly appreciated. As a slight token of our appreciation we would ;Lek Mr. Straohum to accept tide fient'a Soc.. rotary, and Mrs. Straohan this Dinner Set. We tram, that von will by them be reminded from time to time that your generosity has 000 11000 unnotioed and will not be soon forgotten. Hoping that you will still grant us the privilege of meeting here as a Sob. bath school and that you will be long spared to advise, instruct and counsel us in the future as you hove in the mut, and also time when you aro called to give an aecount of your stewardship you may hear the Mae. ter say "Well done good and faithful ser- vants.' Signed ou behalf of wheel, IIOA BaYau, EL/ZA Comm. An appropriate reply was made by Mr. Straohan in expressing the thanks of Mre. Straohan and himself for the generous gifte and kind words. An en. joyable program was rendered in which instrumental selections were givsn by Misses Ina and Berva Bryau, Milton MaEwen, Palmier Broe, and E. D. Mo Intosh. Vocal music was given by Misses Taylor and Straohan and Means. Eokmier and Straohan ; D. Taylor and daugbter ; • and a nue by the jeoion of tbe school. Recitations from Allis Mo- Iielvey and Berva Bryan, Robert Strachan and Saratiel Shine. The chair was ooaupied by Thoe. Straetian who also gave en address. A. very enjoyab'e eveu- ing was spent by all. The sehool hae o'osed for the Winter to be re opened next Spring. allres-rtee. Some are wondering will we have any eleotion in Morris this year. A lot of hay is being pressed now and 00300ie going to Beath Africa. The next meeting of Morrie Ounnoil will be held on Monday, 20th inet, Baxter eloArter and Wm. Fear are home from their trip to Manitoba. A. Campbell, of Bruce oonety, is working for Ed, Meiklejohn, 6th line. Butterflies were seen Ian week also a snake, eo we have fine November weath- er. 5. eohool entertainment is being pre- pared for in S. S. No. 9. It will be held on Dec. 14. Jno. Bewley will remain in the West, having engaged for the Winter at Ellis. bore', Ana, Geo. Parker has gone to the island of Manitoulin for some ponies. We wish him success. We never knew of so few tricks played on Hellowe'en. The people are learning better sense. Miss Annie Agen hae gone to 81. Agusbine on a, visit to her sister, Para. Joseph Kernagban. The 100 acre farm of James Petoh, 5 lot 27, non. 6, has been leased to John Jaokeon, now of ktoKillop, for a tem of three years. He gets posseesion on Meade let. Mr. retell and family talk of going to Manitoba. The Henry Mooney farm, 5611 line, bee been sold to Mee. Keys, near Ethel, for the stun of 55,000, possession to be given next Maroh. Mr. Mooney and family will remove to Weyburn, AM., where Ur. and Mre. Mooney and two daughters have spent the pan Sommer ou their new farm. Many will regret the removal of the Mooney family. The sale was el. footed by F. S. Soobt, auotioneer, Brae - eels. Wanneo m TOBONTO.—The Orillie, Times, of November Oth, gives the follow. ing interesting partioulars of people wall known here :—"Yesterday afteruoon one of Orillia'e most estimable young ladies, Mise Phyllis Pepper, eldest daughter of Mrs, Pepper, Scott etteet, was united in Ilymen'a holy bonds with DI. Seller% of Morrie township, County 03 Huron, The ceremony took plaoe in Toronto, and was performed by liev. Wm. Patterson, pastor of Cloolte'a church. The bride wee very beoomingly gowned 13) 0. °esthete of dove grey, with dream satin yoke, and trimmed with ribbon, and wore a baguet of white obeyeanthenthms. She was at. tended by her aister, Min Mabel Pepper. Min Pepper only reoently returned from New York, where she luta been taking 01 (mum of training ea mine in one of the boomitale, and the entounoomene of her manage was a serpent) to her many friende hen, Before leaving Orillia for Western Ontario ebe was made the re- oipient of many latnagoine atilt useful promote, ad oetriee with her to her new home the hearty felioitetions of lo boat of Mende, and in the pineal good Wtebes tloe Times desires to join." TIM roST extends oongratelatiens and seeonde the good wishes exprestioa. A. wolverine in said to be prowling through the swamps of the Northern part of Worrie. Ito name will be "Donnie" 31 10 '10114 watoh ii•Mpet Brett 11)00 sold hie 100-aore 1001 )1), rAli line, to John Black, of thie OWIIShip. J110, Amon, Mr. Soott'e son. in.law, who is living on tbe farm, will probably move to the Alex. Grant farm whiolo he is working, ou the same line. ENTERED INTO .11EST.—After a severe and flOinowliat extended illusee, Martha daibillir-r of George and Grace Grigg, lot 21, insipid away on Tuesday oveninf, abort 8 30 o'clock, to that land whore the inhabitantnever say I'm aloft. For the past 5 or 6 year, deonaed woe ailing at times, sometimes real eiolo but for several months prior to her death she was constantly under the pbyeleiau'a Care, her ailment being eardieo.renal dropsy from whioh ebe suffered intensely 01 11300, The sobjeot of this notion wee a Christian young woman, a Ineinher of the Methodist °Much, and gave unmistakeable evidenoe of the hope that reaohee beyond, and ex - evened a deeire to be freed from the sufferings of this life. Her death was another triumph added to the long roll of believers in the Saviour. 3110, Grigg was 21 years of age and was beloved by a large Wrote of friends who will mourn her demise and yet rejoin in her enter- ing into rest. The funeral took plan on Thursday afternoon, Rev. A. 0. Timo, deoeaeed'e pastor, oonoluotiog en appro- priate Berme. Iotermenb watt made at Brume cemetery. Deep eynepathy is accorded to Mr. and Mre. Grigg. and family in their bereavement. NOTES.—The frost wee pretty severe on Sunday moroing.—Mrs. W. Wallis is vieiting in Tarnberry townehip.—Milton Watson leas a new wire feuoe put up and 11) 19 a good substantial one. Messrs. Ruesell ev McGill have the right to build the fenoe.—The box social at Belgrave on the Oth was a little rough. It is a won- der that some of our young men cannot behave better.—No aervin ab Sunshine next Sabbath. Belgrave and Brick Ohuroh, East Wawaooeb, will have no service either on amount of the opening of Knox oburob, Belgrave. No doubt a very large audience will be present if the day is line. Rev. Mr. Hobos, of Wing. ham, will preach 9.4 2.30 p. m. and Rev. Olark, of London, will speak at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. On Monday evening a fowl supper will be held and addressee given by a number of clergymen. .A. ohoir from Weagbam will be prenut. Everything is being done to make tbe opening 09000000. On Sunday last Rev. W. T. Hall preached the last sermon ho the old. church at Belgreme. The build- ing Wee pot up in 1866,—The Mesere. Monition, of Hallett, took home a large number ef eattle on Wednesday- of this week whioh they intend feeding for the Old Country market.—We think it a great pity that "Ratepayer" had nob been a school teaoher in No. 4, then the young idea would know how to shoot. A. good motto : "Never say anything behind e man's back that you would not like to Bay before hie fame ' SOOLLL AND PEESENTATIONS.—The papile and friends of the 4th line Union Sab- bath eohool on Thornsy evening of last week, bad a pleasant social gathering at the residenee of John Speir, where the Sabbath school meets. The ladies pro- vided a bountiful repeat which all present thoroughly enjoyed. After the tables were cleared an interesting program was presented, (translating of vocal and instro. mental mnsio. Musioal selections were given on the organ, violin and harmonies by Misses Jennie and Aggie Speir, Frankie Mae:ranee and Mrs. Jas. Shed- den and Wm. Wilson, Wm. Kerney and Alex. Stewart ; vocal mune by the school, Mrs. F. MoOraoken, A. and Mrs. Speir, Mitts Ella MoOraoken and Jae, Kerney. A pleasant feature of the even• ing was thepreeentation of an address, a reeking chair and a gilt framed pioture to Kr. and Mrs. Speir as a alight aoknow. lodgement of the zeal and interest they have manifested in the welfare of the school. Min Rate Bleak read the ad- dress and Misses Lily Kellington and Laura Keye made the presentation. The pupils also presented M. Black, the faith. ful Superintendent, with an address and a valuable Teachers' Bible as ot reoog. nition of his services in the Bohm!. Min Aggie Speir read the addreee and Min Jaen Shedden made the presentation. Suitable replies were made by the recipe' ants, heartily thanking the donors for their kindly gifts. This eohool is in a prosperous condition. There are 42 pupils enrolled, the average attendance being 25. During the Summer 512 were expended in books and 58.55 contributed by the pnpile for Missionary purposes. THE TRUE SIDE OF THE STORY. To the Editor of TUE rent DEAR Sin,—In answer to on Nem in the last wook's Pon in regard to J. ILE, Henry, late teacher in 9. B. No.4, Morris, As True. tees of 0. S. No. 4, Morris, when J. D. B, Henry was engaged as teacher, and as ratepayers who believed then and still believe that 81) 1108 in the interest of the sohool both from an oduciational and a financial ataudpoint, that he should realain there we ask for sone° to reply to the letter of Pliatepayer" in above issue. That the high salaried teacher ie not always the dear timelier is shown plainly in Mr. ilenry'a 0)109, This year a grant of 000 le reeeived for 0 on - tinned= work. wean tole by the Insp000 tor thee NO, 4 la the only eohool in the township that (iota this grant. The Le gie- halve grants this eohom received were notate in the townehip, being an average for 3 yours while 118 taught there of $46. These largo grants reduced the toucher's salary by that amount and while the rate. payers only pay out of their own 1,00110b Mall salary they got the benefit of it lirst• class timelier, the briltinoci of whose eatery cornea from County and legislative grants, With oopoor Mather, they would not got these grants and tho section would jnet pay about ea 1111011 as it dime now. illatepayer" speaks of Mr. Henry'a few friends. If he had said his fow enemies he would he mrioli nearer oho truth, Out of about fifty tate. Mersin the sonans all hub nine have put 01) 111 black and white that were his friends and wanted hint to stay. He mu too that he speaks for the broad minded mon of the notion. If he and 1110 eight friends are the only broad 021113011 10)01) iu the Mitten it is a pity for the section ; but it la ninth mom likely that ho is 001)good Judge of what is it broad minded man, fio het no man with much mind of any kind Would 11101)031 thell o, 1011)01 11 "Batoliat'er" 0006 to 1110 Mega, La regard to the surplus of Met enter al 3 - went it wee well known 111103 160. Henry, did with it, after the 001) 00(00 were p1'1, 11 10)10 applied te purchase some plotting for liba 0010301, 300. If "Betel) ,oyer" wants It more detailed 110 0011 supply tarn with the infor- mation. Signed on behalf of 8, 10,310,1, Moils, Jowl Moouey, Sec,-Treas,, Trustee Ileard, Walter 111009, 101)0 Trectee. 11.13,—In proof of above the following testimonial speaks for Mien W. Miss, Dour Sir,—In reply to your lioulry, 1 beg leave to say that at 011 110 visits to tlie school in S. B. No, 4, Morris, while in charge of Mr. floury, I always Mind the order, discipline, ntanag oment and progreigi of the Mile very satisfeetory and so reported to the Trusteee. 1 think that he ie a good teather. Indeed during 1110 1)091 eight years this seliool has been well conducted and its management reflects credit on the various Boards of Trustees who have had °hero of it, Yours respectfully, limos eta, Npv,111h, '90. D. Beim, P, S. VERSON/lb rAltA.SILAPIIS. Mrs, Jae. Putland le vieitieg in Wcox. eter. Min Clare, Peebles Sandayed in At. wood. Ad, Varooe was visiting at Paieley this week. Tag. Clark, of Seaforth, spent Sunday in towu. Mies Orme Gerry was on the sick Het last week. George Currie, of Atwood, wag in town last Sunday. W. Jewitt end wife were visiting at Exeter and Renall thie week. Mrs. Friendship and daughter were visiting at Wingham this week. 13. Gerry and wife spent last Sunday with N. B. Gerry and wife, of Wroxeter. Mies Bina Edwards baa been on the sick list for a month but ie improving 130W. Charlie ?Alba was laid up Mole week with au attack of Guiney but is improving now. Miss Pones Mitchell hae taken a poei. tion in Toronto. She IS a bright young lady. Miss Ethel Jiokling, of St. Marys, was visiting Miss Leo Curry during the past week. Jno. Wright will oombine boldness and pleasure in a trip to Chioago in the near future. IL Rogerson and Bliss Wheatley, of lionderbero',Sendayed with Mrs.Baines, Mill street. Min Maggie Meadows, of Myth, spent eeveral days at home with her mother this week. Mies Josie Fair and Mise Nettie Mo. Rao, of Clinton, visited Mrs. Peter Scott this week. Geo. MoOlure and wife, of Maintop, have been spending a weak with D. Rose and family, Miss Vern Walker 10 00 the sick list with scarlet fever, but we hope ebe will soon be better. Charlie Beam is off work in the mean- time from a disabled hand, blood poison• ing being the amuse, Hugh MoOrae and Mre. Jae. MoCrae and son, of Trovvbridge, were visiting et John BloOrea's this week. Rev. A. MoKibbin, 13. A., of Stre-throy, was in town for a few days this week visiting his mother and sisters. Will. Brydon arrived home from Manitoba, where he spent the Summer, this weelo. He will remain here during the Winter. W. E. Coleman, of Woodstock, and Ed. Leonard, of Brantford, have taken posi- tions lo E. 0. Dunford'e tailor shop as ontmakers, The Mitchell Reoorder eaye :—Adam Koenig has purchased another property in the North ward so he may not leave town this Winter. The relatives of Jam F. McCrea are a trifle anxious about bim ae they have only beard from him onee since he exiled for the Old Country. Mrs. John Ilayoroft leaves on Friday for Detroit where ebe intende spending a while with her daughter, Mrs, 13. R. Grundy, formerly of Brunets. Stealth MoOrae was down street a couple of days Iasi; week and was warmly greeted by his many old friends who were glad to see him able to get about. Iffre. D. Ewan and Miss Maggie Booth were vieiting at Thomas Oakley'9 00 Thursday of last week. Mr. Oakley took them to see tbe dredge. It was in good working order and well worth ening. Hugh Grant, of High Bluff, Man., ie visiting his uncle, D. Stewart. His wag a load mission to Ontario as hie little eon was killed at Paisley, while visiting rale, tivee there with his mother and the father was summoned to the funeral. Bobt. W. Ross, eon of Wm. Ross, of Brussele, who is engineering on the "Leopoldville" steamship, running from Antwerp to the Congo river, South Afti. oa, has written from the later and ie en. joying himself. Bob's menet Of an equator dousing is vary Dnning, The Stratford Herald eaye "John Herron has resigned his position with the Stratford Mill Building Company, of this city, to accept a situation ae mana. ger of a breech house al Winnipeg, for the Waterloo Manufaaturing Co., of Waterloo. Ile will remove there early in the new year. During their residenoe here, Mr. and Mre. Marron and family made many Mende who will sin:wrote, regret their departure." Mee. Herron was formerly Mrs. Alex. Webster, of Brunelle Ur. Webster being manager of the Livingston ties mill at the time of bis donne. Mitchell's tag rate this year is 20 mills on the dollar. Jae. Buenas, a Well known Toronto contractor, and a member of the public school boaed, died Sunday after a long Lyons, the Berlin pastel:doe dare. taker, who Wee !maenad to two years for robbing the mails, was let out for good minded. The direotore of the Huron Control Pair, held at Clinton, finding themselves behind in finenees, have deoidea to pey only 70 per oent. of the prize money. The body of Michael Lambe of Rat. wae found lying beneath 'the ban. adian Paeiflo Railway bridge on the bank of the McGregor Creek. Tho neck was dislocated.