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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1894-12-14, Page 46 T 11 B J$8 L8 OST Dno. 14, 1894 New Advertisements, Bee -Jas, Fox. Locals -Jae, KoAlpiue, LOW/a-I. C. Riobarde. Leeale--Dr. J. 0, Ayer, Looals-Pon Booksiore, Local -Parker's Dye Works. Rheumatism --Dr. Wtllraxns. Groceries -Taylor Smillie. Santa Olaus-J, Gould & Co, Holiday laxouraione-G. T. B. Presents for Ladios-G. A. Deadman. Handkerchiefs --Ferguson & Halliday, g4e Nritostis Mot. .FRIDAY, DEO. 14, 1894. Gzntrntsx is not well pleased over the Anglo -Russian alliance, it is said, English statesment800lare the alliance to be in the interests of ,peace rather than wax. HoN. J. C. Pnrrzasox is the ohoieo of West Huron Conservatives. The same gentleman was pitted, in Convention, in South Essex against Dr. King, of Kings- ville for the candidature there but the Dr. carried it easily. Ix looking up an old County By-law, of nearly 21 years standing, concerning the rewarding of persons who captured and convicted a horse thief the preamble of the By-law was so worded that the 8100 was to be paid to the thief instead of the constable. Tho County Council last week amended the By-law and substituted 420.00 instead of 3100 as the reward was thought to exceed the ruling pride of horseflesh at the present, Thos. Gundry, of Goderich, secured 3100 though under the old By-law last week for apprehend- ing a thief last Summer. Tnoso who have interested thein - selves in a House of Refuge and Industry in Huron County will be pleased to know that not only has a desirable farm been purchased one mile South of Clinton and a well sunk and some Fall plowing done but at last week's session of the County Coition the contract for the erection of a two story brick building with stone base- ment, to be used as a home for the deserv- ing poor, was let. Out of 58 tenders S. S. Cooper, of Clinton, was awarded the contract at 49,874. A. Toronto firm was lower but as they neglected to send the proper security and were unknown, the next best offer was taken. Mr. Cooper owns a planing factory and is said to be a hustler so we expect nothing will inter- fere in his having the building completed by the first of next October. MERE is a fairly well defined reason for believing that the Dominion elec- tions will take place as soon as the Voters' lists are finally revised. The members of the Cabinet have arranged a preliminary canter before snoring for the final heat, beginning at St. Thomas on Wednesday of last week. On Tuesday 11th inst., a meeting was held at Wingham, at Listowel, on Wednesday, at St. Marys, on Thursday. Hon.. Jno. Haggart, J. C. Patterson, G. E. Foster, Dr. Montague, and others, are on the program. On page 3 of this issue we published thsLiberalPlatform and every- body should read it, whether Reformer or Conservative, so that they may know the platform upon which the Liberals will stand in the coming contest. If an- other gerrymander does not take place we predict a change of Government at Ottawa. FREE READING ROOM OPENING. Tuesday evening of this week a large number of the citizens of Brussels ac. cepted of the invitation to attend the opening of the Free Reading Room, lo- cated in the Holmes block, over Mrs. Rogers' store. To make room for read- ing desks a re -arrangement of the library was necessary and the alterations were improvements. The walls of the room have been newly papered, the ceiling kalsomined, the table covered, while the various sections of books are properly labelled so that a visitor can take in a general idea of what is there at a glance. The room is brilliantly lighted. The room committee deserve great credit. About 8 o'clock a program was begun by the President, Rev. J. Ross, B. A., giving a timely synopsis of the various steps taken to reach the consummation arrived at. He also referred to the li- brary and evening classes and invited the young people especially to make good use of the advantages offered. T. A, Haw- kins played a dna organ solo, after which Rev. Mr. Cobbledick, M. A., Vice -Presi- dent, was introduced as the mover in the proposition to open a free reading room. Mr, dobbledick welcomed the visitors and was pleased to see the lamp on the street with Reading Room upon lb, as it was aood sign in any town. He spoke of the 350 grant and of the return to come from the Government. Short, impromptu speeches, full of congratulation, invitation, history, wit, advice, &o., then followed in this order S. R. Smith, W. H. Kerr, 1. D. Ronald, Dr. Graham, D. Stewart, Jas. Irwin and G. 1'. Blair. Miss Jennie MaLauohlin rendered an excellent instrumental; Miss Hate Wil. son gave a solo in her usual acceptable manner ; Mitees Annie and Minnie Stew. art sang a pretty duett, "Beautiful Sea" ; and Mr. Hawkins pleased the audience with the comic gongs, 'The drummer,“ and "Tho future Mrs. 'Awkins," the lat- ter by the Special request of the ladies. A guitar and mandolin duett by W. A. McLean and Ii.. L. Jackson received, as it deserved, a hearty encore, to whichthe gentlemen responded. The interesting and enjoyable program was brought to a close at 0:80, the President returning thanks, in behalf of the Direotore, to those who attended, oapecially to the poisons assisting fn theprogram, It was a most auspicious opening and wo trust it, is only the beginningof what will be enjoyable and helpful bo a large uumber. in Brussels during tine 'Pinter, A. word about the Reading Boptn may not be out of plane. It will be under the supervision of Aries Shaw, librarian, and Will be open every week night from 7:80 to 9:80, and Saturday afternoons. Qn• the reading deslcs may be Sound the Daily Globe, Empire and Mail, Montreal Star, LoudonEng.) Times, Seaforth Exposi- tor, Clinton Era and Record, Wiugharo Times, Luolmow Sentinel, Saturday Night, die, The following magazines will orate regularly :---Sunday ab Home ; Boy's Own ; Girl's Own ; Cosmopolitan ; Review of Reviews ; Century • Scion: tido American ; Carpenter and =udder ; Cycling ; 'Outing; and Grip. The use of Dopers and magazines are perfectly free of oharge to all residents of Brussels, who will always be welcome. Then there are about 2,000 volumes el the best books on the shelves of the li- brary, to which access may be obtained by the payment of the trifling sum of 41.00 for a year's reading. The range of works comprise Science, Poetry and Drama, Religious, Fiction, Biography, Voyages and Travele, History, Reviews and Magazines, Miscellaneous, and Books of Reference. A new lot of books have been purchased and will fill up the vacan- cies appearing on the additional shelf room in a few days, so that every family within a range of 5 miles of town would find great benefit by being members of the Institute. Brussels Mechanics' Institute was established over 21 years ago, N. M. Livingston, a former merchant in town, being the first President. He was sue.' seeded by Dr. Graham. Donald Stew- art's photo. gallery was the library and Mr. Stewart performed the duties of secretary and librarian, Some time after the books were removed to the store of Little Bros. and remained there until they were destroyed by fire with the building in the year 1878, Although this was a serious set bask for a long while, the Institute has fully recovered now and was never in a more thrifty condi- tion. The present office -bearers have certainly worked very energetically dur- ing the past few months and as a result, coupled with a grant of 350.00 from the town Council, we have a Free Reading Room, two large evening classes, under able tutors, and the citizens interested in the Institute as they have not been for years. What's wanted is a couple of hundred additional members at once. Many people when spoken to say they intend to loin but do so Now. The total quantity of the Manitoba wheat crop moved this Fall is 12,000,000 bushels. E. Oroeker, captain Stratford G. T. 0. hook and ladder company, bas received word that hie oompany has won the prize granted annually to the best hook and ladder company in the system. This is the fourth year in succession that the boys have been successful. The prize is a handsome sum of money, whieh is divided among the members of the com- pany.,. Connell will meet on Saturday .at the Town Hall, Hugh Dumont was doing duly tlaie wast at the Co,, town us 0 juryman, dfiss Lottie Hill was one of the vocal., ists at the Biuovale tea meeting Net lion. day evening. • School examination at Bhina'a school house friday of next week. ,las. Moore is the teacher, Mies McDonald, daughter of Peter Mo. Dopald,has been quite ill but we hope she will soon be convalescent. 4 wedding is on the Lapis during the holiday season in whioh the fortunate groom halls from the land of the stare and stripes. A Christmas tree and social will be held on Monday evening, Deo. 240, in Shine's school house under the anspioee of, the Sabbath School that meets there. A box social will be held .at the real. donee of Samuel Ames on Thursday' evening of next week, 20th inst. A fireb. plass time inay be expected by everybody attending. A resolnt:on of sympathy was passed atthe County Connell last week to Walter Oliver, Deputy Reeve of Grey, in his long and severe illness. It was moved by Reeve O"ok„ of Howiok, and seconded by Reeve Rats, of Stephen. Mr. Oliver has b=an a member of the County Council for 18 or 14 years, bat was unable to attend this year owing to bis poor health, Idis old friends at the County Council had not forgetter him however. Ministers at Win,ham. A large gathering of Conservaties met Tuesday afternoon's train at Wingham to welcome the Ilon, J. C. Patterson, Hon. Senator Ferguson, Dr. Montague, and Hon. J. G. Haggart. The distinguished guests were escorted to the Town Hall in carriages by the band where an address of welcome was presented. In the evening a monster meeting was held in the hall and mush enthusiasm was shoibn, the speakers being frequently applauded. . E. L. Dickinson, the candi- date for East Huron, occupied the obair. Hon. J. 0. Patterson was the principal speaker of the evening, and devoted his attention to the tariff question. His ad- dress was eloquent, and was loudly ap- plauded. A large number of ladies were present, and took great interest in the proceedings. The meeting closed about midnight, a hearty vote of thanks being tendered the Ministers and visitors who left for Listo- wel on Wednesday's train. Geo. hope has been appointed Sheriff of Hastings, pro tem. A petition is being oiroutated in South Essex, asking the Government to cancel the chanter of the Pointe Pelee Gun Club. The patitionere claim that the club is usurping their rights. E. Wreford, of Stratford, pump re- pairer on the G. T. R., met with what might have been a serious accident while on duty at Blackwell, near Sarnia, on Saturday. He bad occasion to go down a well to remove some sediment, when bis assistant allowed the bucket to drop on his head, inflicting an ugly scalp wound. LL•ir,a.t A .1.p) In connection with our Harness line we have put in a new stock of all lines of' Boots, Shoes and Rubber Goods. dim® All New Goods and at Low Prices, as we have bought for Cash and intend to sell for Cash. We want you to examine our goods and compare Prices, feeling assured if you will do so the goods will be sold. We do not intend to boast of cutting prices but we will claim to give the Best value in those lines to be obtained. All goods Guaranteed. m -RIPS SEWN FREE OF CHARGE. IN OUR HA1E8SUNE We will be found, as in the past. to be fully up to the times with a full stock of Light and Heavy Harness, the best that good Workmanship and good Material can produce. Robes, Blankets, Bells, and everything to be found in a first-class Harness Shop, and all sold at'Right Prices. Repairs attended to Promptly as in the past. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. I. C. ichard1 BRUSSELS. Only Two Weeks until Xmas • and we have a, heap of money to gather together this month. We cannot pay our bills with DryGoods, Clothing nor ]3oots and Shoes. We need the money and must have it so DOWN VO THE PRICES FOR. SPOT CASH. If Saving is Making Money this is Certainly your chance, its a case of the more you buy the more you make. ging your Money with you. We will interest you, Men's Overcoats at $3.75, $5.00, $7.50, $10:00 and $12.00. Hundreds of Overcoats to be • turned into Cash. Men's heavy Rubbers and Sox for $1.75 worth $2, Heavy Union Flannel for 10c worth 12ic. Men's Gloves, lined and knitted, big range, Low Prices. Mantle Cloth, good pattern and quality, at 75e, worth $1.25, 3 pieces, only, genuine Scotch Tweed, for 75c, worth $1.25, • Men's Overshoes, heavy twill top, wool lining, for $1.25. Good quality in Velveteen, black, garnet, navy, cream, •cardinal, gray and seal brown, at 30e worth 40c. Gray Flannel, good quality, twill or plain, for 15e. ]nee Pants for boys, age 4 to 13, for 25o, Heavy Ticking for loo worth 15e. Boys' two piece Suits, age 5 to 10, all wool tweed at $2,50. No. 1 School Suit. Special line in Worsted. Wool Hose for Boys. Heavy Lace Boots for boys, size 1 to 5, at $1.00 worth $1.25. Men's Suits at $3.50, $5.00, $7.50, $10.00 and $12.00. We have hundreds of Suits but cannot pay our Bilis with them so must tura them over for Cash. Big Ilange in Tweeds, Fancy icy $uitinzs, P ,a2tings and . Overcoatings or Clothing to Order. Don't forget your money for you can buy gocds cheaper just now for Spot Gash than you ever got them before. Come in and examine our goods. Compare Prices. We can interest you. SMITH BLOCK, BRUSSELS. NAL 0 .`ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST, GIGANTIC PURCHASE OF ERCHIEFS FOE THE CHRISTMAS TRADE. 10 doz. Boys' White Jap. Silk Handkerchiefs, in. hem, worth 500. now 25e. 7 dozen Embroidered Chiffon Handkerchiefs 35c. quality, now 10c. each or 8 for 25c. 9 dozen Embroidered Chiffon Handkerchiefs, the kind we have been selling at 50c. now 15c, 15 dozen Ladies' Open Work and Embroidered Japanese Silk Handkerchiefs, regular price 25c. now 150. 4 doz. Ladies' Embroidered and Drawn Work Japanese Silk Handkerchiefs, the kind we were selling at 35c. now 25c. 10 dozen Embroidered Japanese Silk Handkerchiefs at 5e. 5 doz. Gents' 2 in. hem White Jap. Silk . Handkerchiefs worth 60c. now 85c. each. 4 doz. Gents' 'very large Jap. Silk Handkerchiefs,' 2i in. hem, real value 75e. now 49c. 6 doz. 11 in. hem, heavy twill Silk Handkerchiefs, the kind we have been selling at 75c. now 50c. 10 doz. Gents' large 2i in. hem Jap. Silk Handkerchiefs' with very pretty Initials -A BODE FGH1JI(.LM N RSTW- Real value $1.00, Christmas price 590. 6 doz. Finest Embroidered Real Swiss Silk Handkerchiefs worth at regular price 60c, now 25c. 3 doz. Fancy Crepon.e Silk Hand- kerchiefs worth at regular price 65c, now 35o. 15 doz. Fancy Cambric Handker- chiefs, the kind you have been paying 5c for, they go at lc. 5 doz. Applique and Embroidered Genuine ' Swiss Handkerchiefs, real value $1.00 now 500. 10 doz. Boys' large fancy border Cambric Handkerchiefs, the kind you have been paying 50. for, our Christmas price 7 for 25c. This is positively the Greatest of all Handkerchief Offerings. Cut out the above list and keep It somewhere handy until ,you are making your Christmas purchase. Remember' our Great Sale of Dress Goods, Flannels, Underclothing, Tweeds, Wool Shawls. Profits lost sight of this month. It will pay you to see what we are doing before buying. rguon Halliday.