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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1899-12-21, Page 1Merry ,mss. Renew for `The Post,' Vol. 28. N o , 24 1.11.7 _--. _-.-._. OVATING•- New Advertisements 'n Rdwe d Mole, who he a luta 4 Yearn ex torleeee In the busleoes, is propered to Local --Ell. Hera to the wants of the public. in feather bed renovating and dininfeetin Satlefee- Local -I. O. leioharee. Coo assured, will Dail foe or return beds to Ooty for sate -John Grant, attenA d to before weather gots too work oula be revere. Merry Chrietmae-Jae, Fox. For further nett Joiners apply at the Sloe. Local -Dr, Borland Dukett, trio Light iVorks, lirutsols. el -4, Stop that then- A, R- Sinith, Houday Excursions -G. T. B. Merry Obriatmas-A. Sbraohan. Christmas Goode -G. A. Deadman, Christmas Goods-Mdliinuou di Co. Financial Statement -Grey Council, Oheiatmms Shopping -J. Ferguson th Co. A Merry Xmas. 1 A ?rc ni for E(yvorybody T. ati r FLETURER'S Jto ell, Wo carry a very largo stock of the 1ol1ow41g articles :- Ladies' and Gents' Gold and Gold Filled Watches, oheap; Boys' Watches, Chains, Ladies' Long Ohtine, Bracelets, Brooches, Gents' Binge, Ladies' Rings, Cuff Bub. tone, Linke, Shirt Studs, Silver Thimbles, Silverware, Purees, Pipes, China, Fancy Goods, large stook of °looks, something choice in Mantle Clocks. We make s specialty of Watches, Olathe, Engagement and Wedding Biugs. Remember the old stand. T. FLETCHER, Jelevelricg. Ieeuer of Marriage Licenses. et lir "AiWAY , 1899 - 1900 G YRt M S NEW ?EAEI Rninn W H.KERR, Prop. BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER, 21, 1899 _- aha Po.T, a flue prn••r im was rendered by school nomsisting of the following :- I'. oitatlou, Irene Clegg ; Secretary e report by linesell Wheeler, which woe a good one. It showed that 4,137 versos had been recited by the girls and 3,259 by the bays, Jueeph Clegg heeded the flet with Bil ; ohorue by the children ; reei- tation, Louie Parker ; testi umentel, Baby Clegg ; recitation, Mabel Fisher ; solo, Bnasie sl00E0004 ; recitation, Edna Wet-teu ; harmonica, 1111. Hunter • reoi. ratio, Georgie Parker ; ohorue, "Daugh- tere et the King' • recitation, Laura Wheeler ; dialogue, lidoa Wage and Mabel Fisher ; reofbatiop, Mend Wilkie- eon ; thecae by obildren • recitation, partcularly well rendered by Teesie Halliday ; duet, Mise and Mr. Hunter, Miss Hunter pre• ded with her usual ao• oeptability at the organ. Before diemiseal a Christmas tree was uuburdened andbuga of aonfeutionery were passed round. It was a very pleasant evening, -Chas, Wilkinson, who spent a year in England, hae arrived beak here. He enjoyed hie trip very mush bat thinks Canada prefer- able to the old land ae e home. Masers. Wright and Dod8worbh came baok with Mr. Wilkinson and axpeat to make their, borne here too. In the meantime they are employed with Meeere. Proctor, Bed line, -Parlor eooial at Wtn. Clark's, 8th line, on Friday evening of this week. - A. G. Emma, 6th Iiue, baa been laid up with au inflamed eye from a blow Ile re. ceived in his barn. A. PIONEER. -With the death of Chas. Proctor, 4th lioe,another linkcontecting the peat with the pre0eut is broken. The work performed by the pioneers of this section of country oanoot be too highly appreuiat.•d. They have left their im press not only anon the appearance of the farms, but upon the social, moral and religious aspects of the oommonitiee in which they lived. Of these pioneers, none was more widely known or highly esteemed than the subject of this sketch. He was born e1 Kirkby, Overblow, York. shire, England, 10 1822. In 1850 he was in =fed and at thee emigrated to Can. ado.. After a voyage of over eix weeks, he landed in New York ; the journey from New York to Trafalgar townebip Helton county, 000apied twelve days. In 1853 be oame to Morrie and took up the South half of lot 6 end North half of lot 7, on oon. 5. He then went book to Hal ton county for a few years. He returued to Morrie and began the clearing of his farm, and had to Derry his provisions on hie eboulder from Goderioh. In 1.867 he was elected G,unoillor and for eleven years eat in the Council, pert of the time as Depuby•Reeve. When the London, Enron and Bruoe railway was projected, he did all in his power to nonce the road for this section of country. He served on the direotorete of several Agricultural Societies, Clinton, Blyth, Bruesele, and was Preeident of Balgrave Sooiety for many years. Hie family consisted of six sone -John and James are dead ; George, Obarles, Abraham live neer the old home and Richard is still at home. Mr. Prom• for was induebrioue and frugal, and by Ste toil bought and paid for 600 sores of land, aud had Dressed the ooean five times. He was a kind neighbor, a firm friend of the young people, and a great lover of music. His religions oonneotione were with the• Cberah of England, and by hie death, that church hae lost a faithful worker. In politics he was at. taohed to the Conservatives. Hie lateral was one of the largest ever seen in Morrie, two hundred vehicles bearing friends end aequaintanoea to pay the last tribute of respect to one who hae paned to hie long home. Itst1:x.Ct t..ets, 1a]Ahel- NEWSY Norzs.-Oounoil meeting was held here laeb Friday and a lot of business attended to.-Neminatian on Friday of this weelt in the Township HRH from 12 to 1 o'alook, followed by epseuh making by the candidates. -Joseph Querriu has pnrohaeed the Faulkner 50 acre farm, West of here from Jno. Between peyiug 62,600 for it. He will take posseesion next Spring. It is a nice piece of prop. arty. Tbe new proprietor will build a barn to repinoe the one dietroyed by fire some time age. -A, wedding is on the Lapis for next week. The groom doesu't live bar from Ethel.-Anation sale of °owe and young narrate on Friday after- noon of this week at Henry's hotel, oom- maeming at 2 o'elook.-Ethel nheese fan• tory disposed of the balance of its theses to MoLaren Bros., of Ingersoll, at 112 0110. lb was shipped the other day. The anneal meeting of all interested in the rartory will be held in the Township Hall, Satnrcley afternoon of next week, 89th lust. -Waive sorry to hear that Jno. llollinbeek, who lives East of here on the 9111 son., hes been on the sick list Rud seder the dootor'e care. We hope he will soon be fully restored. -At the Bible Sooiety meeting iu the Methodist church last Sabbath evening interesting addresses were given by Rev. Mr. Yelland, who occupied the cheer ; A. M. McXay and Rev. R. Paul, or Brussels. Several ohnioe selections of masia were rendered by the thole. The oolleotion amounted to 68 1.7. Ethel is altvaye well to the (rout in aiding Bible Society work and last Sabbath evening's meeting will help in extending the iuterest,-George Dob- son writes Tne POST as follows :-As my name has been frequently mentioned in connection with the resent controversy I wish to inform the readers of your vale able paper that I am not the corrupted. ant. -Il. F. McAllister eerie another load of flour to Seaforth this week. He also shipped a oar of oats. -Among other shipments were 2 oars of hay by Oowap & Govenlook and 2 oars by Becher & Vanetone.-School will close for the Xmas holidays on Friday. -Mies Winnie Baynard will spend her vaoatton at borne. Alex, and Russell Mo4llbeter will remove to Drayton to take charge of a sawmill, CHRISTMAS Return tickets at single ter r4-ebtss Pate , good going coo. 2e, 24 and 2a, vel d to return until Deo,20, and et single First-olese rare mud One-third good goteg Deo. 22,58, 24 anti 20, valid to return until Dec, 27. NEW YEAR Single riret•olass Fare, gond going -Doc, 80 and 81, 1899, and Jon. 1,1000, valid to re- turn until Jan. 2, 1000. Single First-class Faro and Ono -third, gond going Dec.50, 00 and 81,1800, and Jan. 1, 1001, valid to return until Jan, 2,1900. Between all Stations in Canada on Graced Trunk Railway System. From Grand Trunk Stations in Gonads. to Detroit and Fb. North. From Grand Trunk Stations in 0anada to, BUT NOT 000)013,111010, Mall Rook, Niagara Palle and$uspeuslon Bridge, N.Y. CHRISTMAS SCHOOL VACATION Slagle First-class Fare and One-bhir 1, (on surrender o 151 inclusivvof e, valltl to fromDecembermitt! Jan, 17bb, 1890. COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. DrientoT.-Setween Stations in Canada on. ly. Single Firet.olaee 'Fare cu presentation of Certificate, Deo. 18 to 20, 1820, iuolnstve, valid to return until Jan. 8,1900 Tickets andall information from Agents Grand Trunk Railway System. R. T. BUTTON, Agent, Brussels. lumber yard, pinning mill, electric light plant, &o, Their many friends hero will be sorry to Fee them go but will wfeb them euteaee in their new purobuso which will lteep them beetling with He numerous depertmeobe. --• Verde, the 4 yettaold daughter of Wesley Pollard was awarded the gold watch given by the Kiolutpoo Indian Oonoerb Co„ for the moot popular little girl on Wedne-day night, heel ng 700 majority over other oompebit0r0. There were tour in the ooutout, Her v 'te woe 2,630. 1V.Y<t;l LUOP- Oonnoll met in Jonee' Ilall, on Dee. 15th, Members of Connell all present, A circular being sent for the Counoil'e opinion of having amounts audited from Deo, let to Deo, let each year, instead of from Jan, let to Jen. let as et present. The mombere were of the opinion that the method adopted now was hotter as all aeoounte can be settled. Chegnee were issued for sahonl board and other a000nte for. $5638.17. The taxes were .repor'ed mal oolleoted except $36.00 and,uounty rate peed, end 62500 of a balance for Council t0 use next year. J. 0. Morrison, Clerk. live interest in this deserving department of church work. -Mrs, Robert Brown will go to Appleby, Bate tvisit relatives. Her daughter, Mre. Wee Citi nerate will probably accompany her. -Thos, Mcllae io home from Listowel High School for his holidays, --School entertainment Whitliold's school on Friday evening of bhie week. --A unmoor of Oranbr°okites attended ebonite at Brussels last Sabbath evening. -Now topin oarrle are being pre pared for Knox eburoh Endeavor for the coming term. (r03. Laeb week Tog PoeT received a letter with 62 enclosed for subsari z)tion to the paper from John Minehull, Go. Clerk and Olerk of the District Court, Sherman pc.., Nebraska, U, S. Sir. Minehull writes, "It ie almost 20 years since I left Grey township bat I still fired the names of old acquaintances among your items." We have to thenit him for Omaha papers. It is a pleasure to know that so many of one Oanaditw baye are counted worthy of filling important of ews in Uncle Bar's lend. It speaks well for the judgment of the people who elect them. The G •deriab paper speaks as follows of a gentletnao known to a number in the Northern portion of this townebip :-On M• nday evading a few friends and rela- tives from town and township visited John Hillier at his residenoe ou the. Maitland, Goderioh township. Tbe gathering was brought about by the intimation that Mr. Hillier would leave shortly for the Paoifio Coast on his animal visit, and those present attended to wieb him good speed and a safe return. The evening was an enjoyable one, and our old towoeman was much pleased at the friendly visit. HYtrzREAn,-The marriage of Frank Smith arid Kim Mary J., seemed dough• ter of Andrew Simeon, on Wednesday of last week, was a very pleasant gathering. Rev. Jno. Rose, B. A., performed the ceremony at 5 o'clock in the presence of a large circle of relatives and friends. The bride was assisted by her sister, Miss Maggie Simeon, and a oonsin of the groom's lent bis aid to Mr. Smith. Very becoming costumes were worn by the ladies. An elegant supper was served and a royal time spent. The wedding gifts were iiret•olase, A program of muaio, &o., was rendered in good style and the berme oompauy separated after wishing 4'Ir. and Mrs. Smith ninny happy years. The lutppy noupls;will maks their home on the 2nd. Tne Pose worst wish is that health, happiness and prosperity may be their portion. Somme REPORT. Tho following is the report of B. S. No. 1, Grey, for the month of November : P. 5. L. -V. Armetrong, 450 ; G. Bielby, 877 ; 0. Armstrong, 1.01. 4th Olaas.-E. Hollinger, 756 ; W. Swit- zer, 726 ; E. Blake, 668 ; A. Dickson, 614 ; E Rozell, 5321 N. Fraliok, 600. Sr. 3rd, -B. Davidson, 463 ; A. Oakley, 421 ; F. Davidsou, 421 ; T. Bielbv, 865 ; 'i. Cardiff, 563 ; L. Diolwon, 292 ; W. si+.bsvensou, 133, Jr. 3rd -M. Dark, 488 ; 611. Randa, 877 ; J. Bands, 337 ; J. Hog• Bard, 284 ; G. Dark, 255 ; W. Glassier, 226. Sr. 20-A. Gordon, 678 ; A. Glassier, 581 ; Annie Glsseier, 580 ; 8. Darla, 459 ; M, Bogard, 486. Jr, 2nd.- L. Bialte, 550 ; E. Oakley, 522 ; T. Dark, 447 ; L. Grant, 443 ; Ino. Steven- son, 300 ; 8. Rozell, 377. 2nd Part. -J. Dickson, 459 ; Jas. Dickson, 348. Sr. let, -F. Lowson, 256 ; F. Aktook, 252; F. Oakley, 238 ; R. Craig, 236, A. Dark, 214 ; 13. Stevenson, 192. Jr. let. -F. AI• cock, L. Switzer, S. m. 5 R. Oen&AR, Teacher. NEw8Y BRIEFS. - Peter and James Stewart, of St. Thomas ; Wm. McNabb, of North Easthope;and Duncan Stewart, of Stratford, attended the funeral of the late Mre. Wm, McNabb, 13th ane., on Friday afternoon of last week,-Jno. Lowe, lot 10, oon, 5, will hold a0 auction sale of choice farm stook on Wednesday afternoon of next week. F. S. Scott will be the auctioneer. -Mrs. Wm. Moore, of McArthurYork, was heresiker attendthe ng her broth. era's funeral,-Jno. Lake was doing duty ae a juror at Goderioh last week. -Arab. Robertson is home from Manitoba where he spent several menthe He expeots to sell his 50 more farm on the 4th con. Mr. aobeetson's health nd he will return iesomewhat otbewPrair Prairie roved nProv. ince.-Allan Lemont, who arrived home last week from the Clinton Model sohool, has been engaged to teach in B. S. No. 5, known as Duke's, for 1900 at a salary of 6260. who talks ofkeattending the Normalsuorneds Jno. . l Mr. Lamonb will make a good teacher and we witch him encores, -Wm. Bateman and wife will spend Christmas with relatives at Stretford, -The ltith con. will supply bbe bride for a wedding near at hand and the happy groom is well known on the 8th. Joy be with them.-Jno. K. Batter, - 10th oon., had it well on his farm drilled 180 feet, being a depth of 200 feet from top of ground. Ile now has water within 15 feet of tbo platform and is well pleased with his euocese. A steam drill was mode -Mrs. Simon (leant, 6th oon., bad the misfortune to drop a 7 pound smoothing iron on one of her feet a week pr more ago and the braised member bee given her no smell amount of pain at some times and the swelling has rather increased, We hope for a speedy re- oovery,-Ab the auction sale of G. K. Matheson's fame on Tuesday afternoon Ohas. Qtlerrengeseer bought 100 acres at $1,800 and D. M018111501 secured a 64 ware lot for $800. They airs both bush lots. Other terms were offered bob the reeorve bid not being reached were not sold. F. S. Scott was the anotioueer.- Last Sunday Robert Dron, an old resi- dent of Grey, died, aged 70 years, after an extended illneee. He lived with his brother and sister, 4th oon. The funeral took place an Tuesday, interment being made at Molesworth. -Public schools close on Pridey of this week for the Xmas holidays. -Jas, Patterson ie home from Carrievele, Man. whore be has been during the peat year. He will move Westward next March to hecomo one of the bonanza fermate of the country we Sopa.-Among' the intending passengers to the old aod, la Jas. Mennie, vieit friends! nsar Glasgow. w1o He gwill ae. ret.uItet•rt()lc. Dias AT A ROYAL. Ono Ala. -About 6 o'01ook Wednesday evening Peter Sin. elair, a well known resident of the 14th 00n., was summoned from time. He was within 20 days of 90 years of age and was a wonderfully well preeerved man for hie years, not even having to wear epeotacles. Deceased was born in the Orkney Islands where he was married to Miss Jennie Thompson, who pre deceased him le years etnee. On coring to Canada they lived in Saarboro' township for a while, eottling in Grey township some 47 years ago. Nine children are living, viz. :- Peter, of Grey ; 5Adam. of Idaho ; Jesse, of California ; Jas., of Grey ; Wm , of South Dakota ; Mre. Earl, of -Osborne township ; Mrs. Brown, of British Col- umbia ; Mrs. Byron, in Alberta ; and Mre. A. Turnbull, of Grey. There are three children dead. Mr. Sinclair was a Presbyterian in religion ; a Liberal in politics ; a generous hearted man who enjoyed the esteem of a large circle of friends. Old age was the cause of death. The funeral took plane oa Thursday afternoon, interment being made at Crenbrook. Thus another of the few re. meining pioneer links has been severed. 0,10a0uliis CAPTURED ITEos.-Poultry shooting match here on Friday at Long's Hotel. -Mies Tilde McRae was visiting at Brussels this week. -Rev. Mr. Onrr10 )a holidaying in this locality. He is a student ea McMaster Hall,Toronto.-Wm. leaddatz, who has been running a bleak. smith shop here for some time, is goiug to Palmerston. We wish him amen.- The uccess-The union Bible Society meeting, hold in Knox church last Sabbath evening, ems well attended. Rev. D. B. MoBee pre• sided. G. F. Blair, of Brussels, 'gave a good address on the Endeavor topic, "Prayer." W. H. Kerr spoke of the work of the Bible Society. A good oolleotion was taken amounting to 66.88, showing a GENTLEMEN will find this the ideal store for selecting Christ. mas gifts for ladies. Nearly every ar• tick in our superb stook is for women. The handsomest thioge there are in ladies' furnishings and line weather ep• parel. Your selection is sure to be ep• propriate, in good taste, and something that will be thoroughly appreciated. F!' CHRISTMAS buying has begun in earnest a g t this store. Though the stooks are overflowing with beauti- ful things, there is always an adventags in being early in making your selec- tions. A Christmas gift should be ap propriate, beautiful, useful, durableand thoroughly good of its kind. 'You ]snow the reputation of this store. take passage on the Allan steamer "Pariehto",-Revival services are being held in Whllfield's ohuroh.--Tbe dredge ,ii the big ditch is taking a rest but will resnale work early in January if weather keeps fevorebls,-.bliss Mary Ritchie, of Toronto, will spend Obristmae under the parental roof, 141b oon.-The amulet Sabbath eahool so0ial will be held in Shine's 5111001 hones on Thursday even- ing of nest week. Snppsr served from 7 to 8 n'olook followed by a good mueioal and literary program. -We regret to hear of the eetions illness of Mrs. Baines, daughter of Jno. McAllister, of this town- ship, who resldes at St. Paul, Minnes,.' Her parents have gone to see her .-K. MoKey, wbolwent to Oelilornia last J.t:, is home. His return is welcome I. - Wesley Popper, wife and eon, of Ridge town, are visiting et Thos. Pepper's, 06 000. Christmas rise cin. Centre For all grades of trustworthy merchandise of every description, from the higher priced to the medium and inexpensive sorts. Never before have we been so abundantly prepared to meet every demand, never were stocks so large, assortments so great and values so good. We have increased our sales force and improved our service in every way to facilitate Clhristmas shopping, but we urgent- ly advise early trading, and strongly recommend coming at once while stocks remain unbroken and salespeople can give you more of their time. CHRSTMAS - 1899 Tho last Christmas of the Century, and only a few days left to prepare for it. Dont be too late with your gift buying. Gifts for Men, Women and Children. Iandicerohiefs0 The ever popular gift here in •ab- undance, that you'll find nowhere that, and at prices very much lower. -At 6 for 25e. 20 doz Irish Lawn Handkerchiefs, hemstitched and Swiss embroidered, real valve 80. -At 2 for 50. 15 doe only Boys' Cambric Hendksr. chiefs, with oolored border, regular prion 5o each. --At 3 for 200. 10 doz Ladies' fine white Irish Lawn Handkerobiefe, hembitohsd 1 inoh hem, real value loo each. --At loo each. 80 doz only Ladies' fine embroidered Swiss Handkerobiefe, choice pett0rns, not worth a farthing loss than 16e. -At 3 for 40e. 10 doz only line sheer Lawn Haud- ' korobisfe, with lade edgings, also em' broidered, reel value 18o each, -At 20o enol. 4 doz Gents' pure linen hemstitched Handkerchiefs, full size, 1 in011 hems, real value 25o. ,-A.1 25o each. 10 doz Ladies' dine embroidered Irish Lawn Handkerchiefs, not worth a sent loss than 85o• Gents' White Jap. silk Handker- chiefs, large size with 1e ivah hem, at 25o, 350 and 50o. Gents' Silk Handkerchiefs, with em- broidered initials, at 25o, 45 and 65o each. EH. Gloves. The ever popular gift for a lady. Don't be afraid to give Kid Gloves be. pause you don't know the size. We will change diem for the owner after Christ. mas. Wo have a very ohoioe assortment of oolore in kid gloves for Christmas gifte in all our popular prices. Ab 0,1.00 per pair we aro 'aelling a genuine Fronoh Kid Glove in all the new colors and black. At 01.25 per pair you can have your piok of a large assortment of the cole- breted Bouillon Gloves in the now dome fasteners, Black D es,Il Geotis. When thinking of a present for mother or Meter don't forget blaok Dress Goods. A nice dress or skirt pebtern of desirable blank Dross Goode would be a Muth appreciated gift and the prices are 0020 very moderate, Waist Silks. You'll be snreto Mt the correct t for a Christmas gift for a lady if you soma of our pretty Silk Waist pattern Mug buy s. uoUSE-KEE :EIS' MEM Fine linens -the aver reliable end sensible gift for your housekeeper friends --you'll find here as you'll find them no. where else in this vicinity. Fine Limon Doylies, Tray Cloths, Sideboard Scarfs, Centre Piecee, Five O'olook Tea Cloths and Lunch Cloths la plain and fringed with drawn bordere. Sensible Gifts. M ru•r•tw. 800010 REronT-Tbe following glen the standing of the pupils of B. S. No. 1, Morrie, for the month of November: - 5th class - Elsie Clark, Rosie Clark, Lena Smith, Maggie MoD male. Elsie Olark obtained 71 per Dent. and Roane Clark 69 per tient, of the total marlte ob- tainable ; 4th class -Bessie Taylor, Em• me Clark, Mary Scott, H. Armstrong; Peter Mo Donald, Ed. Armstrong, James Gibson, John O'Connor, Laura Phelan, Henry Pierce 1 8r, 20d-Gertie Gibson. Amy Roger.on, Basil Wallace, Colin elm Donald, Stanley OTark, Hannah 0 ,oker• line. - D. Allison, Teacher. APOLOGY. -J. D. E. Henry, formerly teacher in 5. 8. No. 4, Morris, having oompiaioed, through hie solicitor•, to the editor of 'Pim BRosszes Pus's, that a letter appearing in Tan Po.T for the issue of November 9th, 1899, and signed "Rate. payer" was libelloue and injurious to him, We beg to apologize to Mr. Henry for the statements therein made. We find that we were misled by statements That were then made to us aT to what Mr. Henry had done in connection with the matters oommented on in the letter written by us. We find on enquiry that Mr. Henry is not chargeable with having had anything to do with the preparation of the address or the purchase of the present made to him by the Secion end he certainly is not chargeable so far as we have any knowledge with any mea• appropriation of any entertainment fends that came into his hands. We are very sorry that tee were unthinkingly led into making suoh ebabemente with regard to Mr. Henry without having verified them and sincerely apologize to him for same. RATEPAYER. Morris, Dee. 201h, 1899. Ewrswr0NIEENT.-The entertain met in S. 8. No., 6, on Friday evening of last week, was, as usual, a enemas. Mr. Lamont and Mr. Ynill sustained their reputation as singers of oomio sonde. Miss Crooks sang most sooeptably, and in her rendering of "Whispering Hope" was ably assisted by Mr. Large. The Oomediane, Messrs. Stapleton and Brett, of Listowel, were hardly up to last year's mark but the children did well ; Mies Davis gave a fine instrumental ; Miss Maggie Cantelon a good reoitabion entit led "Late for the Frain" ; and Jno. Davis a harmonics selection. Meas Mar. gory Strachan was the accompanist and performed her part in good style. The school house was jammed full. Proceeds amounted to $28.50. B. R. Omar made en eminently satisfactory chairman Mr. Curtis, the teacher, who is an A 1 manager, has a high opinion of the people of Grey and Morris , He says they are the most orderly during an entertainment and the best natured while waiting for scenes to be changed that he has ever seen. MERRY JINnre9.-Snore people in the looality of Button's sobool house have had their poultry houses visited lately and they will make it hot for the thieves if they nab them. -W. Wright, wife and family, of Lander, Man., are vieitiug at P. Jaokson's. Mre. Wright and Mrs. Jaokson are siebere.-Bose Stubbs, George Pierce and Thos. Scott were away to Goderioh last week on the jury. -Robert Armstrong, 4th line, has rented his farm to A. O. Dames for pasture. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong will ooutine to live on the farm, -A. Speir hart been on the eioe list with a lame book. -Mies Flora Flatt has taken a situation in Toronto. -Wm. Forsyth and Sidney Bolger aro book from the West, The former has not been in very good health for the past month but we hope he will soon be as well as ever. - Mrs. 8. Walker, 6th line, hae been on the eiolr lief with quinsy.-Jno. Mooney, one of the Trustees in Berrie's school, has handed in the following statement in answer to enquiry of J. Patch relative to disbursements of eohool entertainment Isar Winter :-Proceeds, 613.00, Expend.. tura, Organ oampstoole & pictures, $5.75 ; temp for eahool, $1.50 • replaoing seats, 61.00 ; 8 dialogue and drill books, 61.10 ; printing tickets, 75 ; tableau fire, 60; flags, 75 1 mouth organ, 25 ; ooal oil, 20 I large lamp chimney, 25 ; tissue paper end card, 26 ; 2 windowpanes for school, 20d bleak board brueb, 15 ; tacks, nails aerates, 10 ; box of crayons, 15 ; Total, $18.00: -Millard Cardiff continues to im• prove and will 00ma home as soon as he is able to undertake the journey, -Mise Ella Kirkby will holiday at home for a short time. She hae been in the Queen City-Tbe school entertainment at But. ton's sobool house on Thursday evening of last week was a dandy. Good value was given for the admieeion fee both OS to quelity and quenbiby. T. A.Hawkine, of Brussels, supplied a good share of the humorous. Wm. Shortreed toes the chairman. Proceeds amounted to $22. The patriotic seleotions brought down the hones and the promoters are to be eongratnlated on their success. -W. 3.. Bossed and wife, of Duluth, are expected home to epend the Christmas holidays. Mrs. Ransil is a daughter of George Parker. - The annual Sabbath school gathering wag held in Sunshine Meth°. dist ohuroh on TReeday evening and proved a very enjoyable one, Rev. Mr. Oaten filled the chair with his onelotnary profinieney and in addition to addresses by 13. Gorey, of Bruesele ; Rev. D. Bogere, Of Blnevale ; and W. 4I, Kerr, of Tim When thinking of sensible gifts don't pias our Staple Department whore you will find en ample etooit of Linens, Quilts, Towels, Tapestry, Table Covera, Chen. ills Table Clovers, Laos, Chenille and Tapestry Onrtafns. the Parsonage Friday night -A number from here took in the oonoerb in No, 2, Grey, Thursday evening. --The pesel• cleric views of the Iiorald, in regard 10 the possibility of a railroad, are impartial and disinterested, we don't think, --•frank Neal has arrived home from Toronto for the Xrnas holidays, -Dr, Tbomas Hyatt is home,-Tbongh not posing es a dram t. do critic, we feel inclined to aomplimeht the young people of Button's school sec• time on the ability they displayed iu that line at their entertainment On Thursday of lest week. It hi a pleasure to see spirited and free acting instead of the mournful and Half apologetic reoibation of lines. a0 gestures so often heard on theset clockwork stage and which has thole a deprosemg effect on the andienae. LisnnuilS'8 A6Pnteenne0-The crushing of air castles is an unwelcome tack, but in regard to "Leadbury Citizen's" vain imaginings, it is really better to do so is their first growth than when they have resumed such proportion that the collapse would probably bury him and his other few optimistic citizens in the rains. We feel it our duty to gently but firmly im- press upon citizen the feat that, small or great ae the probability is of other places securing the coveted attention of the new road, Leedbury's chance is decidedly non est, He does certainly present its claims clearly and they will doubtless re. oeive the consideration they deserve, if the road is ever built. It is a matter of regret that "Citizen" was not a delegate to the meeting in Guelph. He could easily and quietly have pointed out that the survmyore who surveyed the proposed line had made a serious mistake an their scientific oalculati0na, when they neglect- ed to place Leadbury on the air line and could have given a list of the most de Bitable stations on the most natural route, offhand, which information would doubtless have been gratefully and en• tbusiastioally received by the members, but in some incomprehensible manner, the proepeative "city" was igaored in the distribution of circulars asking co-oper. atiou in pushing the project, and "Citi- zen's" opportunity for instructing the O. P. R. and Guelph Railway Oommittee in their business was unfortunately lost. And it was likely some clerk scheme on the partof the Committee to keep from Leadbury its due share of future great. ness when they left it out entirely in their consideration of the three proposed routes, and amus Walton the preference in both central and Southern routes. w tt.i t0 )zt. VEnx LARGE FUNERAL.-Tbe funeral of the late Geo. F. Ramsay took plane last Saturday afternoon and was one of the largest seen here for many a day, 103 conveyances were counted in the proces- sion. At the hones Bev. D. Forrest and Rev. A. 0. Tiffin took the service end on arrival at Brussels cemetery Chief Ran- ger, Dr. Armstrong, and Chaplain, Rev. Mr. Tiffin, conducted a most impressive ceremony, Rev. Mr. Forrest closing with prayer, Deceased was a worthy member of Walton O. O. F. and the brethren very sincerely regret the loss their Court nus• tains. The cause of death was acute pneumonia, the patient passing awmy at the hospital whore he received the best possible treatment. The entire commun. sty sympathise with the bereaved. Hawn IWARRLns.-Leat Sabbath Rev. W. T. Hall, of Balgrave, preached two floe sermons in Duffs church in conned - tion with bhe anniversary. The morning subject was'"The Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of man," and in the evening it was "Sweet Peace." Monday evening the annual tea•meoting was bold and notwithstanding therein theflnanoial proceeds amounted to $28. After an ex• cellona supper Dr. Armstrong was called to the chair and made a most capable ohairmau. Addresses were given by W. axon:, of Tan POST ; Rev. A. 0. Tiffin and Rev. Mr. Hall. The pastor, Rev. Mr. Forrest, also spoke briefly. The Methodist ohuroh choir from Brussels supplied the musical program. Votes of thanks were passed to all assisting on motion of Jas. Smillie and Alex. Gardi• ner.-Miss Cooper, of Fordwiob, is visit• ing her sister, Mrs. (Dr.) Armstrong. - The report of the Union Sebbtttb school Convention may be read on page 8 of this issue. Don't mise ib. -School oloses on Friday for the holidays. -Next Sabbath morning Rev. 1R„ Paul, of Brussels, will preach a Christmas sermon in Duff's church. Rev, Mr. Filer will take the service in the evening in the name church. On the following Sabbath Bev. D. Forrest will give the closing discourse of his pasborato. He will move to Toronto where he will undergo treatment for his throab•-Sabbath School anniver- sary sermon will be preached next Sabbath afteraoou in the Methodist ohuroh by IIev. Mr. Holmes, of .Brussels, -St George's congregation very gener- ougly made their incumbent a Cjl'rietmas Box of a load of oats. It was m thought. ful dmed.-Josiah Hewitt, of Beaforth, was in town this week - J Belenes paid I3luevsLie. - NEWSY BIAeTs.-At the regular meeting of (court Douglas, O. 0. F., on Deo. 13'h, the following officers were elected :- Thomas Stewart, 0. R. ; John Messer, V. C. R. ; Wm. Smith, Chaplain ; John Burgess, R. S. ; Jae. Elliott, F. B. ; Geo. Aitobeeon, Treas. ; Thos. Cornell, S. W. ; Adam Olegborn, J. W. ; A. Campbell, 8. B. ; Thos. Jewitt, J. B. ; R. N. Duff, Oourt Deputy and delegate to High Court, to be held at Sherbrooke, Quebec, in February. A McEwen and A. Oleg - born were chosen captains on a debate, to be held San. 16th, subject "Resolved that a Republican form of Government is batter than a Monarchy."-Tbe aouiver• eery services were held in the Methodist charoh on Sunday, Rev. Mr. Rogers preaohing in the morning, Rev. Mr. Hobbs, of Wiugham, in the afternoon and Rev. Mr, Lake, of Wroxeter, in the evening. Tbey were enjoyable and profi- table occasions. - A Suaday sobool entertainment will be held in the Metho• diet ohnrah on. Friday evening. -Ken. Meager is home from the sohool of Pharmacy where he passed the repent examination with Seoond olaes boners. Good tor him. -A number from here at• tended the box social at Warwick's school hones on Friday evening. -A. meeting of the Direatore of the Bluevale Flax Co. was held on Monday afternoon.-Ohester Pugh and Joe Burgess have completely reoovered from their severe illness we are glad to say. -Walter iinggin gave a party to a number of bis friends on Monday evening. -Mise Tillie Fluker is Hl at present.-Tbe Blnevele Minstrels will give their show on Tuesday, the 2601.- Nomination Day on Friday afternoon of this week. ieatortl . SUNsmtsS Same -The choir of St. James' Cburoh of this plane, went to Logan on Sunday to take part in the opening of the new St. Bridget's church in that place-Tbe Union Jaok floated from the Bank of Domineroe flag staff in honor of the British viotory in the Trane- vaal, but it did not turn out all 0. 1r.- This week we announce() the death of Henry Rath, an old resident of Seaforth, which took plane last Saturday. The old gentleman wan in his 85th year, and had been ailing for some time.-Seaforth Hooksy team is down to play the Listowel "peakpuuohers" au January 8rd. Unless "Jaok Freeze•up" gets his work in a little better, the ice will not be in very good ehabe,-Sas. and John Sherrie, of - Morris, were in Seatorth on Monday and purchased a floe colt.-Tbe pupils of the High School here, are arranging for the annual Winter course of the Literary Sooiety. A goad time ie looked forward to. -Harry Willis entertained the em. - ployeee of his shoe faotory to en oyster supper on Monday evening. Mr. W's business evidently pays him, -Nest Babbeth, in connection with the Method. let ohnrob, the eeeviose will be of a epee. ial Ohristmaa oharaater. In the evening there will be a speoial song eervioe, inter - spread with addresses. -Joe Parker, who is engaged in Loftus Stark's tailor shop, spent Sunday at bis borne fn Sunshine, -The stook mealtet oontinuea to boom. -A weddieg is on the tapir in town for Obriebmae brine. -The ,young baohelore of town intend holding a ball in Oardno's Hall about the New Year. The stores have all grit on their holiday attire and all that 10 needed is good sleigh• ing to make a booming Xmas trade. r Provost Weloh, of Trinity, has adopt. ed the rectorship of Bt. Jamee''Otbthe• drat, Toronto. The body of Thee, Foster, a Toronto Walton fly' 't on Tuesday The man recently employed ab Wpm Atte, Leaguers are having a "Dream eooial" in Ma, was fouled in the river at Detroit.