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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1894-12-28, Page 1$LOO IN ADVANCE --GETS-- 1114 POST 311 l SO 81.00 IN ADVANCE --•( ETS-.-.,- 4 AHP POSa POR 1OOGi Vol, 22. No. 24, BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 48, 1894 W. H. K.ERR, Prop. $ OZLIVIJIt, 10.ea iOneele Dreoo toed Moa tie Mailer, -w thee to intheete to tee ledios of Bracelet') end Yin nit' that abs hat ecenueseel blleineea. a µin after an absence Omer two years ie Torouto. Your patronage aolioitod, 'Prices Moderate. ltoardanoe, Tur'nberry .street South. 'o Electric Light ` ht Plant FOR SALE,. The undersigned has decided to offer for sale the Brussels Electric Light Plant. A. first. class investment can be shown. Easy terms ; good. reason for selling ; full particulars cheer- fully furnished on application: W. ?'I. SINCLAIR, Proprietor• ClirisiMas 00 S ARRIVING .DAILY AT T. FLETOI-IB lf s Ladies' Gold Filled Watches, $12 UP. Gents' Watches from ocks from $5 UP. 750. UP. pecial Line Sword Pins, 200. UP. Everything in Novelties. 1LVERWARE. Sole Agent for Meriden 'Brit- tania Goode. Also carry To- ronto, Simpson, Haller Miller's Plated were which we sell at low Prices. neat Bargains in China nd Fancy Goods. A•beautiful rouge in Gold Speotaolee. Eyes tested Free T. FLETCHER, JEWELLER. Issuer of Marriage Licenses. -rand Trunk :HRISTMAS, 1894. a trip tickets at Single First Class between all stations in Canada, G. ations in Maine, New Hampshire Mont, and Detroit and Port Huron, h., also to Suspension Bridge, Niagara Is, Black hook and Buffalo, N. Y. mg Dec. 24 or 25, 1890 returning Dec. 1894. Also return tickets at le Fere g Deo. 21, 22, 23, 24 or 25, 1894, re- turning January 3rd, 1896.a NEW YEAR, 1895. turn tickets at Single Fare going Deo. 31, 1894, or Jan. 1, 1895, returning Jana 2, 1895. Also Return Tickets at le Fare going Deo. 28, 29, 30 and 51, 1894, or Jan. 1, 1895, returning Jan. 8, 1895. For rates to Teachers and Pupils of Schools and all other information apply to. J. N. KENDA1-IL, G. T. R. Agent, Bruseels. 4 Fashionable 'Tailoring J. PA'6AIN Is the man you should get to make your SUIT, OVERCOAT or TROUSERS. Now-a.days a garment should combine Correctness of Style, Perfect Fit, Good Workmanship, And Moderate Cost. Youfind these will Qilalitle8 in Patronizing J. McBAIN • Next door to Tice Polar, BRUSSELS. REDUCED "iN PRICE. THE BRUSSELS PAST ONLY $1,00 FOR 1895. _ We have acceded to follow the sash in advanoq principle in connecbion with Tun Peer subscription list for the oomiug year and for that purpose have reduced the price to $1,00 nu exeunt when paid in advanoe, There are : hun- dreds of dollars on'our books that have got there by the credit system of doing business and we are going to put te stop. to it going any further. Scores of porn plc say we would willingly taktTHE Posr if the subscription were reduced, well xow is the opportunity and we' hope to double our'insulation, whish is now 1,- 200. All subsoribers who have renewed for 1895 will he credited with the extra amount paid. We ask everybody in arrears to square up at once and thereby aid us in our effort to run, a oash business. Tree a Poss'ill i w n no wise suffer by this new ar ran emenb but improvements u p o templated before this decision was ar• rived at will be parried. ,out. Every eubsoriber can secure anew name for us if they will, and our hope is that 2,000 suheoribers will be on our mailing lists before the close of 1895. Go to work now. In connection with our clubbing offer we will give Tun Pose and Globe or Mail for one year for 91.50. The cash must accompany every order. Methpdist Church Anniversary, The Services Very I'roflfable. Last Sabbath the anniversary sermons in connection with Brussels Methodist church were preached by Rev. J. R. Gun- dy, of London, and were largely attended. In the morning an excellent discourse was given. The text was taken from the 3rd chapter of lst Corinthians, the 16th and 17th verses : "$now ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you ? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy ; for the temple of God is' holy, whish temple ye are." The char- acter of St. Paul was sketched and the different terms used by the writer in speaking to the church at Corinth. They were God's husbandry ; God's building ;,God's temple. A temple has a specific ppurpose—the worship of Jehovah, so God has a purpose in each one of us. The temple in olden times was the dwell- ing place of God, the shrine of Deity. Man was made in God's image and his heart was never intended to be the dwell- ing place of the adversary of God and man. The old temples were often die- polled and laid in ruins, but the Saviour has come to cleanse the spiritual temple that it may be dedicated and consecrated to Ilia service. This temple was erected for God's glory and was to be filled with His preeoncs. The temple is the dwell- ing place of God's Spirit. He is an abiding guest, and it is the privilege of every Christian to know of the Spirit's presence. Not a mere theory, but a oon- scionereality. The Spirit comes to dwell in us as the source of life and light. He makes Christ more real to us, our per- sonal friend and Saviour. The Holy Spirit gives strength and vigor .to our spiritual progress and develops all our powers. The Holy Spirit is the source of comfort and joy. The, Christian don't need to seek happiness in the muddy porde at which the world drinks. 'There is an abiding joy within. The Spirit is the source of guidance. The Church of God should be made up of transparen- oiee so tli4b' everyone would reflect the glory of God. God's purpose is that the Christian should transfuse' the light and liberty of the Almighty. The temple is holy, and to the heathen was a meeting place with their deity. The human heart should be a sacred shrine, pure from im-. pum thought, unholy desire, sinful pur- poee or evil dredge, The need of the church to -day is not organization • nor societies ; nor objects to claim mu: help ; nor mousy, we have all these, but our need ie for the baptism of the Holy Ghost—that energising, sanctifying, say- ing power. The time will come when Josiah's prophecy shall be fulfilled, and glad as Penbacost was the latter glory shall be greater. At 7 p. m. every seat was filled in the church and gallery. The discourse was based on Genesis, 280h chapter, 16th and wellworthyof th 17th verses,and waswe e close attenton it reoeived. After a suit- able introduubion Mr. Gundy went on to say that the reflections of Jacob taught us (1) That God is pleased bo open com- munication with man. This had been severed in the ease of Jacob but God drew nearand oho intercourse was re- opened. Jesus says "I am the. Way, the Truth and the Life," (2) God reveals His mercy; (8 God speaks personally and individually, by His Word, Holy Spirit, visitations and in dreams and when He speaks we should listen. Happy is the man who responde to God's call ; (4) God opens the Way of emcee to us. In re- sponse we get peace, pardon, joy and love, Tho way is to be kept open and this should be the constant experience of all ; (5) The place of Divine manifesta- tien is a hallowed spot. Bethel was so to Abraham and Jacob. There aro places made hallowed by the presence of God, viz., our couveraion. God gladdene our pathway with blessing ancl hope. Nature is the mttnifeetabion of God's glory ; (6) The beetowment of God's favor demands obligations ou our part. Jacob built, an altar and made a vow, a deliberate ohoioe on Jacob's part. God has' given tie a goodly land and we are a highly favored people. The Ahnigbty lies richly fulfilled His promisee bo us. He has q, claim ort our possessions. Our obligations should be greater under the new despsnsation. Godes prouiises to ue are oontiugent on our faiithfuluese,' The speaker closed by relating an incident in connection with the llusinoes experienoe of the late Sena- tor McDonald, of Toronto, in which he credited a tenth to God under the inib- fale 1,0. P. J.," Old Patriarch Jacob. Bev, Mr, .Gundy also addressed the Sabbath wheel iu the afternoon and his vieit was very highly appreoieted.. The choir rendered four Christmas anthems, "And therewere in the eons Country;' "Ohristmas Carol;" "Hark I the Herald Angels," and "Come let ue Worship." Special cash contributions were asked for in lieu of the customary tea -meeting and 905.67 were placed on the plates. omuseeres NI500 Rev, Mr. Cobblediok gave his promised illustrated Evening iu OldLondon, to the enjoyment and instruction of a large audience. Views of the thief places of interest were thrown owe. large canvas and interesting descriptions given of the various scenes. The two hours °coupled glided by quickly and many were the expressions of well pleased people at the close. The musical program consisted of a very pretty solo, "Peacefully Slumber," byMiss BellSmith a well -rendered doh by W. 11 and Mrs. Willis, of Sea - forth ; "The death of Nelson," oappibally given by W. M. Sinclair ; and afirst-olaes organ solo by Prof, Hawkins, who also performed the duties of accompanist in his usual skillful manner. The proceeds of the evening, at 10 cents a ticket, amounted to 920, whish added to the col- lections on Sabbath makes the total $85.- 67. meroiumx exETon. As far back as the year 1855 an occas- ional travelling minister used to call in. the neighborhood of Brussels and hold a service in a dwelling house, belonging to Thos. Johnston, on the 12th con. of Grey, but owing to the extent of the circuits and the scattered condition of the famil- ies located in this seotion the gatherings were small. Rev. Isaao Crane was the first regularly appointed minister and the head of the mission was the old log church, known as Hunter's church, on the 9th con. of Grey. It also served him as a dwelling. Preachingwas held in the old school house in Brussels, afterwards in the old Orange Hall, on Mill St., and also in a house owned by a Mr. Dick, on Elizabeth street. Following up a very successful revival meeting held by Mr. Hough it was decided to erect a place of worship, as a congregation they were be - on Bing St. was ereotod in 1876 and cost 911,000. Mr, Duro, of Brantford, had the eonttact, Tho ohuroh to a neat' and comfortable' building 49x75 feet, with a good atone basement, which is used for Sunday school purposes and week ser.. vises, There is also a gallery along BIM front of the building. The old ohuroh property was disposod of to Peter Thompg- eon, and a brink cottage adjoining the now (thumb purchased for a parsonage, When the union was consummated be- tween the Wesleyan mellow Connexion bodies the latter came to the Wesleyan' ohuroh and united as the Methodist Church of Canada.' The New Connexion Church was disposed of some time ago, In connection with the union the united congregation came into possession of the oemetery, 1 miles South of Erussels, containing 39 acres of land and a very suitable place for a bnryingground. The plot is being rapidly filled, proving to us the mutability of all things earthly. The hours of Sunday service are 10:50 a. m. and 6:80 p., m., morning prayer -meeting at 9:50 e. tm. The Epworth League meets every Monday evening, general prayer -meeting on Wednesday evening, pastor's oleo on Friday evening, and choir practice on Saturday evening. There is in oonneotion with the church a Ladies' Association and also e well organ- ized Missionary Y Sooiet . eMa'• 88Y oars ago a Sunday eohool was com- menced and has been euetainedeversinoe. For over sixteen years B. • Gerry had charge of it and rendered services that will never be forgotten. He was succeed- ed by D. Watson, now of Brantford, and by. H. Kerr, err the latter K in 1880. At the present time the school is going on very prosperously, there being 19 classes. In the S. S. a splendid orchestra, con- sisting of 9 instruments. H. L. Jackson is bhe conductor. Dr. G. L. Ball, now of Toronto, was also Supt. for a year. An Epworth League, ably presided over by S. B. Wilson, has a large membership and should prove a valuable aid to the church. A. Cousley is the Seoretary. Treasurer of the Trustee Board. There is also a large Junior League, under the management of Mies Easton. During the past Summer a new roof was put on the church and paid for and lost week the whole interior was beauti- fully frescoed, a Christmas box from B. Gerry and Messrs. Roddick & Wake. The lower half of the walls are in light terra cotta and the upper part pale greeu. There is a stencil border of dark terra cotta: and a belt of celestial blue, with blue arches over the windows. Over the choiralcove is the text "Serve the Lord with gladness, Oome before His presence with singing." Rev, G. H. Co ing tossed about from "post to pillar. A. half aore of land wasppro0umedirom Thos. Halliday, on Elizaberh street, and a par- sonage built, and in the following year a bee was made and timber got out for the. church, which was to be 86 ft. square. I3. Gerry had the contract. On account of the people being poor, some time elapsed ,before the building was com- pleted. The following was the board of trustees :-T. and H. Roe, J. Walker, S. Ames, J. Whitfield and B. Gerry. The subjoined' list of names willnl have to o Y be given to freshen andrevive early scenes in commotion with the old Wesleyan. church. After Rev. Mr. Crane Dame the following rev. gentlemen:—Hough, Rob. son, Hauna, Webster, Bristol, Johnston, Davey, Stafford, Hayhurst, Harris, Clop. Cison, Smyth, Swann, Sellery, Salton, obbledick, which brings us down to the present. In bhe early days Messrs, Roe, Hall and Dick rendered effective service as local preachers and as the Aiuleyville circuit was then composed of Johnston's, Oliver's, Jackson's, Walton, Whiefield's, Bunter's, Hutohinson's and Gage's ap- pointments there' was no shall amount of work to be done. According to the custom of the Methodist cbnioh class meetings were commenced and Thos. Hall and B. Gerry wereappointod leaders in the church here. In 1866 an organ was placed in the church, Miss Charlotte Pearson taking the position of organist, and a choir established, lthis inberesting part of the service was kept up, , with an occasional interruption ever sines. g Ib has been under the charge of Masers. Gerry, W. Harvie, Watson, Kerr, Cavan- agh and Kerr, with Misses Ella Mortes, Lizzie Harris,.Mary Monies, Ida Sheriff and Mrs. Gilpin as organists. The choir has at the present 10 sopranos, 5 altos, 6 tonoxe and 4 bassos, making a total of 25 voioee. Tho membership of the thumb. is large and is divided into seven classes lead by B. Gerry, Rev, J. L: Kerr, H. Ball, W. H. Kerr, Rev, R. Paul, Geo. Rogers and the paster. The new church BBLEDIOx, B.' D. Rev. Mr. Oobblediok is the son of Sam- uel Cobblediok' -and- woos born in 1859. He spout bis early years on the old farm in the township of MoGillivary, County of Middlesex, and at. sixteen . years of age united with the Nursery ohuroh, of whish his fattier was many years class leader, on the Loan circuit. Ho was soon can vinced of his duty to enter the ministry, and gave himself to study, first at Exeter pnblio echoed and afterwards at Goderioh High School, from which he entered Vie toric Uuoversity is 1881, xeoeiving his B. A,, in 1885. •His probation was spent on Dungannon and Georgetown circuits. In •hie last : year he was called to supplyin the town of Galt, where he saw some hundreds added to the ouurob. In float ear, 1888,he took the degree e of B. A. from Victria University, Band was or. dained to the ministry and invited to the pastorate of the Galt church, bob was stationed 10 Guelph.. The following year he was invited to Liebowel but returned to. Guelph, where he married Miss Lyla Easton, of that city, hie true 'helpmeet in bis ministerial work, . He spent three years on the Dundalk circuit and was invited to Brussels two years ago. Mr. Cobblediok has been actively connected with the young people's movement from its inception and has served on the Pro- vinoial,Executive of which he is at pose. ant a member. Through his efforts a large number of Epworth Leagues leave been, organized and he has load good the- mes among the young people of his (barges. He is the Vioe.President of Brussels Meohanios' Institute in whith he lids manifested a great activity. Last summer he took a trip to the Old Land and the 'futures delivered on bis travels are full of interest, Mr. Cobblediok is a good preaober, au able platform speaker and a wide awake pastor. Under hie ministrations iu bhhs town marked pro- gress has been made and we hope for bettor days to Dome before hie pastorate terminates. The business affairs of the ohuroh were never In better shape.. FINANCIAL STAr,EMENT,, To the 'editor of Tun Post, I, see by a gommunicabion in this weshr'e Herald, over the signature of a Taxpayer that he tries to raise the old cry used every year behind my bask that the Hall rents paid in are not correct whish is false now and always has hon. • The ob. jot, probably,is to square their conscience Mr what was lost in days gone by when he and his friends held sway, 15 he will deduct the sum of $2.00 overebarged on Feb. 6, wbiob was rented by Mr, Kendall and 93,00 paid ; the items April 12 and Deo. 4, each 95.Q0, which was for the Mechanics' Instituto and always free ;; and the $2.00 for the Swedenborgian lec- ture not yet paid, he will find that I have paid in $1.00 more than lie asks for. AB to the License account it is the same. The item Sept. 4, 1 tent 92.00, was not paid and I don't think used as the day was wet; the item World's Wonders is only 92.00, not 93,00 ; and the item pat- ent medicine man $1.00 and shooting gallery $1.00 was paid in by Mr. Broad - foot as 91.90, whish I have no doubt was right as sometimes we have to take from shooting gallery men what can be gob. 1f Taxpayer deduote those items amount- ing to 93.10 he will find ib leaves 920.90, .the correct amount. For the ha scales y $ p 50.00 was aid end the balance is to be paid and should have been in the assets but itis Miro and will be placed to the credit of the muuioipality as soon as paid to the Treasurer. No one objects to rate- payers knowing what monies are collected and bow they are spent, only such men as Taxpayer have not the manliness to ask, but squeal behind one's back, He talks about a Judge McDougall but that day is past in the history of Brussels when the ratepayers swept his friends out of office by their ballots, as then it was that Hall rents and every other account was cooked to hide the local account, but that day is past, I trust; for ever. Trust- ing this explanation is satisfactory to all unbiased ratepayers. I am, yours, rec., F. S. Som. MURDER AT LUOKNOW. On Tuesday, Deo. 18th, Mrs. Robt. Elder, who lived in the South-West part of Luoknow, died ender suspicious.. cir- oumatenees. She was an elderly widow woman, and lived with her brother, Alex, Fraser, and neither were very good characters. The house had been tbere- sort of a number of fellows who do not carry a very good reputation, and far some months post the house has been the scene of some noisy quarrelsat night, muoh to the annoyance of the neighbors. Fraser is said to have been in the habit of ill-treating his sister in the drunken sprees by beating her. Cproner Dr. .Gordon was notified of the death, and on visiting the plaoe decided to 'hold an in- quest. On Tuesday night ajary was summon- ed and sworn in, and after viewing the remains adjourned till Thursday. On Wednesday .Drs. Tennant and Garnier made a post mortem examin- ation of the body and found theright arm broken and terribly 'bruised from the. wrist to the shoulder;: also some marke on the head. The inquest was continued the next day, when a large number of witnesses were examined. The taking of evidence evas finished at 10 o'olook, and the jury rendered a verdiot that Mrs. Elder's death was caused' by Alex. Fraser. Fraser was brought before Magistrates 'Lyons and Lawrence, and committed for teal at Walkerton. Grey Council Meeting, The municipal council of the Township of Grey, met at the Township Hall, Dec. 15th, 1894, pursuant to adjournment. All members were present except Deputy Reeve Oliver. Minutes of last meeting were read end passed. Communisations from George Oliver re extension of con- tract, By-law No. 60, to authorize the Reeve and Treasurer to borrow of the Standard Bank, Brussels, the sum of two thousand five hundred and seventy six dollars, and eighty cents to enable the payment of engineers estimates to George Oliver, contractor was read over three times and passed. Moved by James Turnbull, seconded by Thos. Ennis that both collectors time for returning their rolls be eastended until the 21st day of January, 1895. Carried. Moved by A. 0. Dames, seconded by T. Ennis that the Contractors time for completing Govern- ment Drain, No. 2 and outlet be extended until the 1st Deo., 1895. Carried. Moved by Thos. Ennis, seconded by Jas. Tumbril that this Council desire to ex. press their regret at the long and serious illness of . Walter Oliver, our esteemed Deputy Reeve who has been a member of this Council for over 20 years, and do herebytender bur united sympathy to Mr. Oliveand family in theisd aiiction and that a copy of this resolution be for- veardad to Mr. Oliver by one Clerk. Car- ried. The following accounts were pre- sented, viz.: -Wm. Mitohell, gravel, 918.32 ; D. Crerar, ditch in front lot 9, con. 9, 92.00 ; R. Pearson, ditch and cul verb, lot 91, con. 4, 912.00 ; T. Strachan, gravel, 010,74; R. Oontts, cleaning award ditch, lot 30, abu.11, $2.00 ; S. J. Nichol, rag bolts, 91.95 ; D. Dotill, repairing cul - verb, lob 25, con, 10, 700.1 J. Barr, gravel, $1.02 ; G. Elliot, gravel, leen ; 0. Ray- naud, repairing approach to bridge, lot 25, con. 8, $1.00 ; W. H. Humphries, rag bolts, 65c. ; J. Mann, repairing oulvert, lot 35, con. 15, 91.00 ; T3. Armstrong, gravel, $8.00 ; J. Howard, oulvert side - road, 5, con. 14, 98.50 ; A. McKay, ant• vert boundary Grey and Dime, Grey share, $0,00 ; T. E. Hammond, Grey share of culvert on boundary Grey and Elmo, 91.50 ; 4V. Milne, plank for culvert lot 85, con. 12, $2.00 ; W. McKay, culvert eideroad 0, con. 11, $5.00; G. Hanley, outvote lot 30, eon. 14, 92.00; J, Hollen- back, nnderdrain aerees road lot 27, can. 10, 92.00 ; T, Elliot, culvert, lot 60 and 61, con. 1, $6.501 A. 'A'labonald ditch, lot 80, con. 6, 98.00 ;'Ci, Hodge, clearing road,' lot 30, con. i{, $8.00 ; Wm. Peel, culvert, boundary Grey and Mina, Grey share, $2,75 ; J. Oakley, gravel, (2.50 ; C. Qusrengesaer, timber and lumber for culverts, 019.72 ; J, Hollenbaelc, balance for ditch, lot 26, oon. 10, $1,65; John Mc- Naught, oulvsrb, boundary Grey and Logan, Grey. share, 91.50 ; D. McDonald, gravel, 93.5.e2; R. Dilworth, gravel, $5.10 ; D- Spillebt, shovelling gravel, 92.00 • John IlxoAllisbor, gravel, $5,00; J. & P, ,ment, lumber for culvert, Graham's survey, $1.15 ; J. Laird, wire Popo, lot 25 con. 8, 92.80 •,R, Rowed, award ditch at lot 32, eon, 3, as per le, 0. Armstrong's order, 950,00 ;, L. McDonald, lumber fop cul. vents, 03,14 ; Treasurer, township of Elma, Geeig ditch, lob 85, con, 12, $150 ; Mrs. E. Fox, charity, $5.00 ; Mrs, J. Carr, charity, $5.00 ; Wm. Milne, exp. to Goderioh, re Government Drain, No. 2, and outlet, 94.40 ; J. Roger, engineer expenses, Ditches & Watercourses Ace, 945.50 ; J. Elliot, gravel, $6.00 ; Jas. A. Bell, part payment Gov. Drain, No. 2 and outlet 9100.00 ; Mary Steele, remission taxes, 91.48; J. McIntosh, remission of taxes, 93.96; Mrs. J. Carr, taxon remitted, 92.00 ; Wm. Milne, attending to Council business, $62.00; Walter Oliver, attendiug to Cownoilbusiness, 925.00 ; A. r. Dames, attending to Council business. $55.00 ; T, Emus, attending to Council business, 944.00 ; Jas. Turnbull, attending to Council business00 45. , $ Wm. Sp once salary as a 1 '9110.00 $110.00 ; Wm. Spence, postage, stationery and telegrams for year, 926.50 Wm. Spence, attending to Ditch and Watercourses Act and Board of Health, 930.00 ; Wm. Spence, selec- ting jurors, 94.00 ; Wm. Milne, selecting. jurors, 94.00 ; A. Reymann, selecting MOM, 94,00 ; Mrs. T. Chapman, caring for township hall, 915.00 ; W. H. Kerr, bal. printing contract, 935.00. Moved by A. C. Dames, seconded by Jas. Turnbull that the foregoing accounts be paid. Carried. Council then adjourned. Wtr. SPENCE, Clerk. CHURCH. UIIIMEe. Rev. R. Paul will preeoh'at Blyth nest. Sabbath. The annual week .of prayer will com- mence on Jan. 6. Rev. G. H. Cobbledick was in Toronto for a few days this week. Monday evening the pupils of Mee, A. Lowry's Sabbath School class called on her and after reading a short address made her a Christmas gift in the shape of a large photo. of the class. Miss Minnie Moore was 'waited upon by her Sabbath School class last Satur- day evening and presented with a hand- some out glass parfums bottle nicely en- graved. An enjoyable time was spent. Christmas morning a very appropriate discourse was preached by Rev. A. K. Griffin in St. John's church Jas. Jones rendered the solo "Abide wilb me," dur- ing the offertory in a pleasing manner. Rev. Mr. Cobbledick will preaoh New Year sermons in the Methodist ohuroh next Sunday. ' The subject in the morn- ing will be "Retrospect and Prospect," and in the eveuing 'A motto text for 1895." Eilu evale. Alex. McGee is at present very sick. Fred. Hartley is home from Clinton. Peter MoEwan arrived from Manitoba on Monday last. Mr. Creighton, of Brussels, was in town on Monday. Will. Leckie, of Wroxeter, spent Sun- day with Joseph Pugh. The Bible Depository has been remov- ed to Mr. Pugh's store. Mrs. Scott, Frank and 011ie; spent Christmas at Mr. lsbieter's. Doo. Messer and wife, of Hamilton, spent Christmas at Wm. Messer's. e1r. Timmins was calling on friends last week. Re is looking splendid. Mr. McIntosh, of Stratford, is visit. ing his sister, Mrs. John Robertson. Ed. Bailey is home from : the Model, which he has been attending in Berlin. Miss Maggie Hartley is away attend- ing the wedding of her cousin at London. The annual school meeting was held on Wednesday. W m. Messer was re-elected trustee. The belanoe of our cheese, 850 boxes, has been sold to Mr. Cook, of Ingersoll, at 109 Dents. JohnMo7:otosh, wife and daughter, of Molesworth. are visiting friends and relatives here. Earnest Jewitt; who has been attend. ing 'High Soboof in Mount Forest,' is home atpreeent. Mrs. Treble, of Manitoba, daughter of John Diment, sr,, is home on a visit. She is looking well. Mrs. Denuis arrived home on Monday to spend Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Stowe and Etta Smits left for Goderich on Saturday, where they in- tend spending their Christmas holidays. Rev. J. W. Pring is preaching a 5e0105 of sermons on "The Lord's Prayer." The subject last Sabbath 1 S night was ''Thy. Kingdom some." R. N. Jennings, merchant, of Palmers- ton, wife and son, spent Christmas at the homes of Rev. J, W. Pring and W. S, tannings. Mrs, Jennings is sister to Mrs. Pring and Mrs. W. J. teenings, of this village. The Christmas tree and entertainment in connection with 'the Methodist Church S. 5. held in the Foresters' Hall on Christmas night Wes a decided success. The two trees were tastily and elegantly dressed thus presenting a very attreotive and tempting appearanos. The singing by the emelt children of the wheel deserves special mention and rodeots oredit on Miss, Maggie Stewart, organist, for her painstaking and care in training them. The readings, recitations and dialogues were all well rendered and together with some duetts and solos made up an attrao. five program. "Pantomime" was exceed. ing amusing and reoeived a well merited encore, A number of pretty, emueing and uoefnl presents were put on the tree by the parents aid friends, and each of the children and older scholars was treat- ed to a bag of candies. The school 10 in a prosperous condition with W.H. Smith as Superintendent and a good staff of efficient teachers.