HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1895-11-22, Page 1Vol. 2 3. No. 19.
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NOV. 21, 18995,
RETURN TICKETS
AT
SINGLE FARE
Between all stations in Canada, including
Detreit and Port Huron, Mich.
Good going all trains Nov. 20 and 21,
valid for return leaving destination on or
before November 251b, 1898.
J. N- IIENDALL,
G. T. 11. Agent, Brussels.
Important. Notice
to the Public i
Theundersignedoffers for sale at greatly
Reduced prioes his stock of family
GRQCERIES
in order to make room for
the Christmas Stook.
14 cans Corn for $1.00; 14 cans Tomatoes
for 51.00 ; 4 cans Sardines for 25o.
imported Pickles at 10a. per bottle ; 8
packages of Corn Starch for 25o. ; Cur,
rants, 5o. per lb. ; Pudine, 50. per lb. ;
Tapfoea, So. per lb,
TEAS.—Best Ceylon, 40c. ; Best Young
Hyson, 400. ; Best Japan, 20o. per lb.
SYRUP.—Best, 50a. per gallon ; Molas-
ses, 40e. per gallon.
COFFEE.—Best Ground, 800, per lb. ;
Best Green, 20c. per lb.
DANDIES,—Mixed, 70. per Ib.
SOAPS. -6 bars Morse's Best, 25o. 6
bars Dingman's, 25o. ; 6 bars Ammonia
for 25o.
TOBACCO, -Best Chewing, 85o, per lb. ;
4 5o. Cigars for 10c.
,git,. TERMS CASH. "Or
t 'Now is your time to buy CHEAP
Groceries.
J1170. GREWAII.
FALL
Trade
J. G. BEENE, wishee to remind the peo-
ple of Brussels and surrounding
country that his Fall and
Winter stook of
DRY G00®S',
GROCERIES,
&C., &PC,
S NOW COMPLETE,
By paying prompt Dash for all goods
be can give bargains worthy of the name,
and asks a trial.
Every lady should see the new ran•'
gee of Dress Goods, Flannels and Tweeds.
Our Grocery Deparbtnent takes no
sebond plane for quality.
ta-A. Specialty macre of Teas;
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Agent for Parker's Dye Works.
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AGENT, BRUSSELS,
BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, NQYE'REER 22, 1890
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It le our sincere opinion that the great-
est possible future prosperity gf British
Coinmbia can only be mulled by a Free
Trade policy. With a polio), of freedom
her future prosperity is assured, with a
policy of rosbriotion or proteotion, if you
will, her progress will be slow. There
exists in British Columbia what we may
sell for want of a better name, a "Valley
Polity," The valley farmer is a pro
tectiouist, and the majority perhaps of
the IibtJs towns in the neighborhood, as
their existence to thine extent depends
upon the farmers in the valley. It must
be nuderstood here that British Cohan -
hie is not at present, nor will over be, an
agricultural country, and, therefore, her
future does nob depend to any great ex.,
tent on the development of her farming
areas of land. Looking at the question
of protection from a British Columbia
farmer's standpoint, itis certainly an ad-
vantage to them, as there is not food en.
ough bo supply the wants .of the people,
and therefore, the farmers realize the
importation Floes, which are made up of
price of production in the country from
which importations come, plus transpor
tation rates and duty imposed. Under
protection, food products are rendered
dear in British Columbia, -and con-
sequently living is more expensive. It
will be admitted by every cue who has
given any attention to the history and re
sources of British Columbia, that her
future prosperity depends upon the de-
velopment of her, great storehouses of
natural wealth, namely, her minerals,
fish, and timber, Tha most ardent pro-
tectionist will not claim that proteotion
will help in any way to develop those re•
sources of wealth or add one penny to the:
value of their products in the country in
which obey are sold, or facilitate the
reaching of the markets in which they
are disposed of. Of a total exporttrade
in 1894, of $5,560,000, the product of .the
mine, the sea and the forest made up
abent 87% of the wbole trade. Now, as
these important industries cannot' be pro.
tooted, for there is no outside oompeti
tion, they are hampered and, burdened by
extra post of living caused by protection.
British Columbia paid in 1894, 570,000
as duty on what is celled "Bread stuffs.
She paid nearby $11,000 on 'green fruits ;
$5,255 on potatoes ; 58,635 on butter ;
58,000 on bacon ; 52,531 on eggs ; 5858
on cheese; 532,000 on coal oil ; 58,20 on
sauces and catsupe; and these are only
given as a few examples of what: the peo-
ple of British Columbia pay on the neces-
saries of life • for the mere pleasure of
having a so-called "National Policy."
Now, it is plain to any reasonable man
that British Columbia is not to be ad-
vantaged by increasing the price of the
above articles, as she never dreams of her
prosperity oomingfrom the development
of those products. It isfolly, therefore,
in our opinion, to establish a fiscal polioy,
which increases the price of the neces-
saries of life, for cheap living is the basis
of prosperity, and it is equally unwise to
protect a minor industry, however im•
portant in itself, whereby larger and
more important industries are handioap-
ped or neutralized. Why are wages high-
er in
British Columbia than in Ontario . v
Because living is higher. Why is living
higher in British Columbia than. in On-
tario 7 Because food, olobbing,furniture,
and indeed every household necessary is
charged high duties and transportation
rates. The people can control the duties,
but not the rates, therefore, the greater
necessity of controlling the duties: to their
own advantage. It must be admitted
that the obstacles to obeap labor should
be minimized instead of increased, for
cheap: living is the basis of cheap labor.
Cheap labor stimulates . production to the
advantage of the laborer himself, to the
advantage of the employer of labor and to
the, country generally. If 550 a year can
be saved to the laborer by cheap living he
an afford to work for $50 less wages,
wnabl
Ethan equal purchasing power retained
o himself, By the reduction of wages
he employer of labor can, with his form-
roapital, employ more men. afore men
means inorsproduction ; more produce
ion means more development ; more de
volopment means more trade ; move
rade means more capital ; more capital
roams more men, and more men means
more population, and thus the natural
recess goes on till the mimimum pros-
pros -
Grits, possible for the Province is ob.
aimed. The rate of wages depends upon
wo hhings, viz, : let, upon the supply in,
he labor market. If the supply is limit
d, wages will be correspondingly high,
andf
f the au I is
pp y greater than the cla-
med, wages will be relatively low, but
lois condition of the labor market has
reedom to correct itself owing to the lib•
rty of laborers to come and go. The
mond thing which governs wages is the
cost of living, and this condition would
leo adjust itself, if food, clothing and
titer nseeesarios of life were allowed to
oms in and go out as the laborers are,
ut this is not allowed by the unwise
0 olioy of protection. The mining, fish.
g ova lumbering interests of British
olnmbia require cheaper, labor to stimu-
ate these great resources of tvealth and
enable the emplpyers of labor in Brit -
h Columbia to place their products up -
n the markets of the world.as cheaply
s any other country eau. If the met of
a reduction is too high, they unable to
ompete and the industry' languishes, if
of destroyed. The employers of labor
n.British Columbia are constrained to
mploy Chinese labor to a . considerable
'dont bo
enable them to compete m the
arltets in which they tell their products.s,
white man cannot work for a China-
an's wages, b000tie° a white man mo-
ot be pub open a Obivaman's rations;
lit the expense of a white man's living
n be reduced.in British Columbia by a
iso {local policy, so that he wouldmoupy'
mord favorable position . for employ
enb in the labor market, and be relative'
in a more favorable position in atm -
talon with Chinese labor, Iu view of
est facts, 18 it not great folly to snake
ving dear by protecting mipor inanit-
ies, from whish food supplies Dome, at
o expense of the greater industriee from
whielt the wealth, trade and prosperity of
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freedom the great indostries want; not
restriction, Freedom to redeem Wet of
production acid freedom bo place their
produots upon other markets., -without let
or hindrance. That is the kind of fiscal
policy that British Columbia needs to
give her the greatest possible prosperiby,
and not the '"Valley Policies," of which
we heard while visiting that beautiful,
and delightful province.
In concluding these letters, Mr. Editor,
we wish to say a word as to how we were
used while on our journey, from the
time we left Wingham till par return. we
received at the hands of the offloads of
the Canadian Peat,Railway Company,
every courtesy tied attention. At the
stations on the railroad lines, on board
of the beautiful steamer "Manitoba," and
at the magnificently equipped and well-
conducted 0, P. R, hotels along the line,
each official discharged his duty with a
courtesy and civility which was highly
eommendele and duly appreciated by us,
The Company is to be congratulated upon
its wisdom in the selection of its officials,
The Canadian Pacific Railway Company
deserves great carat for the efiicleut con-
dition of the line and for the great oars
taken to scours the convenience, comfort,
and above all, the safety of its passengers.
The general managbmeut of the lino is o£
a first class character, and the travelling
paha can be assured of every atbentipn
to their wants and convenience at the
bands of this great and well-managed
transportation company. I fear that we
have wearied our readers with a too great
detail of our journey, but we were anx-
ious to tell them what we Saw, so that
some at least may beoome', sufficiently
interested to take the visit and see and
hear for themselves. With your permis-
sion, Mr. Editor, wo will leave our read.
ere here with the hope that many of them
may yet enjoy a trip across sloe continent
on the Canadian Pacific transportation
lines. Accept our sincere •tbanks,' Mr.
Editor, for the spade you have' so kindly
given' in your valuable paper to our
lettere.
I am, yours sincerely,
P. MACDONALD.
�..fri;towel-
It is expected that Mies Jessie Alex-
ander will give an' entertainment under
the auspices of the ladies of Knox church,early in December.
A. W. Snider, formerly of this town,
and lately of Brandon, Man., has formed
a business partnership and built a 100w
barrel flouring mill et Waanassa, Man
Rev. C. E. McIntyre, of the city of
Okathom, has been invited by the official
board of the Listowel Methodist church
to become their pastor next June, and
bas accepted the invitation subject to the
decision of the stationing committee.
Ellsworth D. Bolton was in Toronto
taking his examination before the Board
of Examiners of the Ontario Land Sur-
veyors Association for the degree of 0.
L. S. 'Fie passed successfully in all sub -
jests and is now a duly qualified surveyor
for the province of Ontario.
Samuel, Moore, who makes bis home
with his brother, Robt. Moore here,
usually spends the Winter South for the
benefit of his health. He has gone this
Winter t]
ofer b o Atlanta, Ga., where he expecte
to remain for some time seeing the exhi-
bition, and to spend the Winter between
that point and Mobile.
On Wednesday evening of last week Sa
Mr, hivers& arrived and was introduc-
ed by Dr. Willoughby to the Association
and to a large congregation. He lammed
in excellent health and gave a spirited
address, cublioing the work. He. empha.
sized the necessity of much prayer. He
assured the congregation that he could
not do the work of the. pastors, that lie
was only here to aid them in a particular
line of work. He urged united action
and co-operation. There will be meet-
ings constantly three :times 'each day.
At the Division Court before His
Honor Judge Woods last week T. H.
Rolls obtained judgment against A.
Loehhead for 575 tor a binder which de-
fendant claimed was nob in ,good order,
and Frank Goodling, judgment against
same defendant for 510, for wood on a
claim of $18. The principal nase of the
day was Lament vs. Ainley, though 3t
was quickly -disposed of. It was an
action for the recovery of the . last of
three notes for a piano sold to defendant
in April 189.1. Defendant claimed that
at the time of signing the notes in -quer-
ti
Mon it was agreed that be could after a
month's trial chauge the piano for an-
other maks if he wished and pay the
difference in.oash. Ele refused to pay
Glia note because the change dseired was
nob made. His Ilonor bald that evi.
denim to alter'a written contract was in•
admissable and gave' judgment for note
in full with costs.
.[a.tWOOd.
Mr. Damn and family purpose remov-
ing to Ottliforoia bo live.
Quite a number of farmers are getting
their cattle dehorned this Fall.
Mist lda MoBain is visiting her broth-
er, at lbiilclmay, for a few days,
Mr. Garbutt, 0f Thisbletown, Ona has
been engaged to teach S, S. No, 4, Elma,
for 1896, at a salary of $825,
Jas. F. Porter has a. goose that has
laid eggs continuously every other day
since the Atwood fair-0ot, 2nd.
R. Barrett, of Elma, has sold his farm,
consisting of 50 acres, to Phillip Sipltel,
for the sum of 52,600 and intends moving
to Michigan.
There was a strike at the flax mill and
several hands quit
work and are e still out.
Objection was taken to new regulations
instituted by the Directors.
John Lambert, of Elma, went out gun.
ming Nov. 2nd, and brought down a big
gray eagle that measured from tip to, tip
of wing 7a feet, and weighed 12 pomade,
Mr, Lambert eold the bird to the For-
esters, Milverton, who are having it pre-
pared for theft lodge room,
Geo. Hume, 8th con, East, Elmo, had
a valuable 7 -year-old mare badly injured.
They were drawing turnips, and drove
the wagon over a fork that was 'sticking
up in the field, the prongs of which ran
into the right hind quarter of the beast,
malting an ugly teat of over four inches
long by three inches in diameter,
The many friends of the family will be
Pained to learn that Mrs. John Hanna, of
the 0th oho„ East, Elma, had to be last
week placed in au asylum for the insane.
Fred. Curtis found three of lois finest
sheep dead in the turnip field, The
turnips had been removed, and ft.is sup,
posed the sheep overfed themselves on
the tops, causing inflammation . of the
bowele,
Jas. Hammond has rooted the harnese
shop oocnpied by H. J. Pope, from J. A.
Hiuoop, hotelier, for a term. He rented
it for iris no Albert to engage in tad
havness•making business, In succession to
Harry Pope,
Erma F. M. F. I. Co.—A' meeting of
the directors was held at Atwood on pot.
29, all the members being present, The
following claims were presented : George
Rowland, for cow killed by lightning, ad-
justed at 520 ; Alex. Porter, damage to
barn, $5 ; Thos. St, Aniore, for steer kill-
ed by lightning, 58 ; M. Keppler, damage
bo house, $3 ; Mr. Schnoah's . claim for
alleged damage to awe by lightning not
admitted. Applications for insurance
was received and accepted, dime last ro-
portorl amounting bo 695,470. On motion
made and carried it was`resolvod to levya
rate of 4 per emit on all premium notes
in force on the 81st Oct. current.
BRUSSELS SCHOOL OPENING.
Wednesday afternoon of next week is
the time appointed for opening, the now
Publio School in Brussels. Hon. G. W.
Boss, Minister of Education, will arrive
on the noon train and will take part in
the exercises. An interesting and varied
program has been prepared by the Com-
mittee appointed, for that purpose as
follows::
APTn5N000 AT Tin 5000011 neon,
Cotitn0NOINo AT 2-O'onocx.
Opening
oo
chorus, s, "Maple Leaf," child-
ren ;
Address of Welcome, Bev. Jno. Boss ;
Reply, Hon. G. W. Boss, Minister of
Education
Chorus "The Trades," 8 boys ;
Reading, "The Governess," Myrtle
Nott ;
Presentation of certificates and prizes
by Principal Cameron ;
Presentation of medals, Reeve Kerr ;
Recitation, "Sohool-mastes's Guests,"
Elsie Jackson ;
Chorus, "Bylo-land," 8 girls ;
Beading, -.Parental Discipline, Edna
Dennis ;
Chorus, "Shaking Quakers" ;
Formal Opening, Hon. G. W. Ross.
avinat00 rnoonAM IN TOWN NAM,
0otr00ENertie AT 7.80.
Selection, Orchestra
Glee, "Hills and Vales" ;
Chairman's remarks, Rev. J. Ross, B.
A.
Solo, "The Carnival," Miss Kate Wil.
son ;
Address, Reeve Kerr ,
Glee, "Home Sweet atoms" ;
Aaaress, Principal Cameron ;
Solo, "The Waiter," Prof. Hawkins ;
Address, Inspector Robb ;
Solo, "Thou art so near and yet so
fara' Miss Hili ;
Address, Hon. G. W. Ross;
Glee, "Sailor's Song" ;
Selection, Orchestra ;
"God save the Queen"
No charge will
be made at either of the
gatherings and every citizen has a perfect
right to attend.
People We Talk About.
H• 1. Morden spent lest Sabbath in
Wiogham.
Mrs. Wm, Martin is visiting relatives
at Brighton.
Mts..Johu Tait is visiting friends at
Clinton this week.
Miss Andersofi, of Arthur, is the guest
of Mrs. J. A. Stewart,
Freddie Gilpin bas bean laid op with
masoclar rheumatism.
alas. Henry James was visiting rola•
'tires in Stretford this weep.
Mrs. A. Bruce, of Bliley:tie, and her
sister, ilbiss Cross, are visiting to town.
Charlie Ziiliax is laid rip with a die.
abled band, by falling on a nail in a
fence.
Pars. John Leckie, and Charlie, of To-
ronto, are visiting at Jas. Olhver's Tarn -
berry eb, - <s•
Mrs. H. Dennis attended the funeral
of the late Mrs. J.L. Sturdy at Morriston
on Sunday.
Mrs. Roland WoolselY daughters,
hter
g
s
of Toronto, have moved to Breaths, join.
ing husband and father who preceded
them.
R. S. Pekoe, proprietor of the Atwood
Bee, Mrs. Pelton, and the young queen
Bee were in town for a few days during
the past week renewing old friendships.
Mrs. George Beakerhasbeen laid aside
from active duty by a disabled right
hand, rendered so from something atter
the nature of a felon. It has been very
painful.
Mrs, W. B. Dickson and obiidreo left
Brussels for their home in Langdon, Da-
kota, on Monday et Chia - week. They
have been visiting here for the poet four
months.
Parliament has been prorogued pro
forma till Deoetnber 80,
Barton Masonio Lodge of Hamilton is
oelebrabing its 100th anniversary.
Rev. Principal Grant was elected
President of the Kingston St. Andrew's
Society.
Robert L. Gault, of the firm of Gault
Bros., wholesale dry goods merchants,
Montreal, in cloud.
Rev, A. J. Vining, of Windsor, has
been invited to the pastorate of Logan
Avenue Baptist aburoh, Winnipeg.
Sande), night about 7:30 o'clock, the
residenee of John Alexander, satin tthree
quarters of a mils' west of Bervie, Was
destroyed ,by fire, with nearly all the
contents. The fire originated in the
front room, and bad gained such heed..
way before the ooeupants of the boast
discovered it that nothing could be eaved
from that portion of the building. There
was a smell 108050000 on the building but
none on the dOntsnbs.
Olif.30111 UHUMI;S.
Maitland Presbytery tnet iu Wing.
ham on Tuesday of this week,
Tbankegiviog services in St. John's
and Melville churches at 10 8, m, on
Thursday,
Rev, Dr. Williams, of Mitchell, has
been invited to the pastorate Cot Niecar.
dine Methodist opnroh for next year,
The. Salvation Army bas now, in dif-
ferent parts of the world, 291 shelters,
homes and benevolent institutions, hi full
operation, under the guidance of 1,230
leen and women,
Sergeant Major Caption, of the Sal.
vation Army, will be present. and lead on
Souday, Nov. 24th instead of 17th, hie
visit being postponed for a week. He
plays eeveral =newel inebrumente and is
a man of God,' Be Rare and hear him.
All are invited.
Next Sabbath the quarterly communion
service will be held in the Methodist
church. Fellowship ' after morning
service and sacrament an the evening.
Tbese services promise to be of special
interest as many will participate in them
for the first time. There will be a prayer
and praise meeting ab 9.80 a. m„ and a
young men's meeting ab 6.15`p. m.
Rev. R. Cooper, English church minis-
ter at llirkton, who was some time ago
otrioken with paralysis, is dead. The
deceased lately went to Kirkton from the
county of Bruce, of which latter county
be was rural dean, and in which he spent
years of work in the ministry. A young
wife and three ohiidren mourn the loss of
a hueban'd and father. The funeral took
place at Hirkton on Monday of last week
and was very largely attended.
Bev. H. P. McKay Foreign Mission Sec-
retary of the Presbyterian church,,receiv-
ed a postcard on Friday from Rev. R. A.
Mitchell ar,d Dire. Goforth, stating that
they had arrived safely at Ronan, China.
They had travelled the last 300 miles by
boat up the river: and report that the sur-
rounding country is desolate on account
of recent floods. The crops, they say,
have been destroyed, and the land is in
each a wet 00nalti0n that the farmers
will 'be unable to sow any wheat for next
season's crop.
A few days ago we announced that the
Salvationists throughout Canada and
Newfoundland are baying their self-den-
ial week from November 80th to -Decem-
ber 7th, inclusive, consequently the most
strenuous efforts are being made on the
part of the Army generally throughout
the Dominion, and .looallyin the separate
towns and villages where the Army oper.
ates. We conclude from the oontents of
their official gazette, the War Cry, as
well as from some special pamphlets and
appeals which are being distributed by
the soldiers and officers that they evident-
ly intend this year's total to far exceed
last year's. It is a cause for surprise
that the amounts collected during past.
self-denial weeks in Canada have been
continually increasing and there are
many reasons for believing that this
year's efforts will exceed any former one.
Heron Presbytery met in Willie'
obtirob, Clinton, at 10:30 a. m. on. Tues-
day of last week, Dr. McDonald, the
Moderator, in the obair.
t After opening
exeroises the minutes of last Presbytery
meeting were read and confirmed. Rev,
Mr. Fletcher and Geo. Swallow were ap-
pointed anditors to examine the treas-
urer's books, whieb were found to be in a
satisfactory condition, and a surplus of
5138.86 on band. Report of the Finance
committee wag then heard on the esti-
mates for the next year. The usual as-
sessments per family was recommended.
Dr. MoDonald and Rev. Mr. Muir were
appointed to address the Women's Fore-
ign Mission at its next meeting in con
neotion with the Presbytery. Cironlars
regarding the supplements to the differ-
ent congregations receiving grants from
Home Mission Fond were reported as
being granted. Communications were
read from General Assembly nearing a
nomination to fill the positions of Pro-
faners as made vacant by the death of
Prof. Thompson and resignation of Dr.
Greig, Dr. McDonald proposed Rev.
James Ballantyne, Ottawa, and Dr.
Jordan. of Toronto, who were nomin-
ated by the Presbytery. Rev. N. Shaw
then proposed a number of questions to
be sent to the different Christian En-
deavor sottfeties for them to sumer and
to be returned to him as chairman of the
Christian Endeavor committee for the
Presbytery, Presbytery adjourned to
meet in Seaforth at 10:80 a. m., on the
third Tuesday of January, 1896.
Last Sabbath morningthe reception
service in the Metbodist hurch was one
of great interest as Mae large number of
persons were welcomed into church fel-
lowship. Mies Hall gave a very suitable
address on "Building:" In the evening
the audience exceeded that of the previous
Sabbath. Rev. Mr. Cobblediok cud the
aliases Hall spoke farewell words, the
ladies rendering three very appropriate
duetts. An after meeting was held in
the basement when several persons mode
a commencement in the Christian life.
At the olese of the service a very large
number bade the evangelists goodbye.
The services have been continued this
week. The pastor preached a telling ser•
men Monday evening front the text
'Stow ]ons halt ye between two opin•
ions 1" Tuesday evening Mrs. R. G.
Wilson addressed the gathering and her
remarke were very helpful. Service was
held on Wednesday and will be enntinned
os Fridsy evening, when all who have
joined the church are asked to be
present. Last Sabbath evening at 0:15
o'clock ayounrg men's meeting was held
in the sobool room, 116 young man being
in attendance. It will be continued on
enooeeding Sabbath evenings at the same
boar, Epworth League reception gath-
ening is to be held on the evening of
Thanksgiving Day, to which all the
young people of the congregation are in.
vited. Misses Hall left for their home
in Guelph; for a brief Feet, on Monday's
noon train. Quite a large oompany of
friends went to the depot to see them off,
As the train moved out the hymn "God
be with you til] we meet again" was sting.
Their visit to Brussels has proven a great
blessing to many who are tot ashamed to
aoknowiedge it.'
Additional. ,Local News..
R. G. Wms000, of Brussels, will act as
administrator of the estate of the late
Wm. Roddick,
A new time table came into Whet on
the G. T. R. last Monday. There are uo
changes in Oenneeti0n with this line,
Sovau&o of our townspeople attended
the funeral of the late Jam. Stewart, of
Cranbrook,on Tuesday afternoon of this
week,
Tun Salvation Army had 'a magic
lantern exhibit at the barr•asks en Wed.
nesday evening ofthis week in. (tonneo•
bion with their program of social work.
Hewn & 00. have deposited $100 as a
guarantee in an offer of $1,500 for the
woollen factory, money to be forthcoming
inside of 30 days from signing agreement
when possession will be given.
D, D, WmsoN, the well-known egg
dealer of Seaforth, bas- sblpped over 80
care of pickled eggs to Liverpool during
this year, As about 12,000 dozen eggs go
to each oar, the grand total figures up to
a very tidy sum.
Carus. ZILDoAx bas purchased the douse
and lot fronting on John street, in the
rear of the Central Hotel barn, from Mrs.
Mary Parker, of St. Mary's, formerly of
Brussels. The -price was $425. Mr.
Zilliax wants more yard room.
Cnosnse IN Bacssoms: As will be seen
by advertisement in another column Ir.
win d Co. have deeided to close out their
stook of Dry Goods, Groceries, dc., by
December 20th, and have annocnced a
clearing sale, to c000lude on date men.
tioned above.
The Patron Conventipn was rather a
azzle last Friday. Even Mr. Common,
the South Heron candidate for the Com-
mons, was doubtful whether he cache to
Brussels to sell a load of hay, or attend'
the monthly Horse Fair or the Oonven.
tion. No was nominated candidate a t
d
e for
the reason that there was no crowd, be-
cause there is no enthusiasm over the
idea of fighting a losing battle in East
Huron.
2,000 Ronne Otr,—This Fall Doo. War.
wiok, of Brunets, has dehorned over 1,-
000 head of cattle and is not through yet,
One day in McKillop he took the "hock -
ars" off 24 head for. Wm. Dickson ; 32
head of S. Godkin's; 18 bead belonging
to Jas. Cowan ; 15 head for Mr. Dor.
ranee ; 14 head for Mr. Hastie ; 8 head
for Mr. Smith and 7 head the property of
Mr. Herr, 118 head in all. Another day
he and W. F. Scott dehorned 102 °cattle
in the same township. Mr. Warwick
says he has not lost a beast out of the
large number dehorned.
New Scaocz,—Work is about complet-
ed by the various persons interested in
contracts and the rooms are being scrub-
bed out preparatory to the platting of
desks, ,20, The three furnaces are going,
giving a thorough drying out to the build
ing. It has, been decided to have the
Principal's and the primary departments
On the lower flat and the two other di-
visions upstairs on the South and West
sides of the school. This will save the
running of one furnace.—The new desks
are here from Preston, and a man is
expected to be here next Monday to place
them.-
Hon. G. W. Rosaw ill be enter-
tained at the be
oma of Rev. John Roes, B.
A., Chairman of the School Board.
BAND C000nnT.—Tae Band Concert
came off on Tuesday evening in the Towu
Hall as
announoad, but owing to the
stormy weather the attendance was not
large. Barrister Blair occupied the chair
and filled the position very satisfactorily.
The program wee as follows :—Selection
by Band, "Give me a kiss and take one" ;
song, "The flying maobine," Harry Ben-
nett, encore, "I couldn't help but laugh";
dealt, piano and violin, "Poet and Peas-
ant," Miss Ducker and Prof. Duoker ;
song, r'Conrting the widow," Harry Ben-
nett, dB
ocore, "ruseeis Band," ; instru-
mental, "Meriugo," with baritone solo,
by Band ; violin solo, Miss Ducker, as
an encore, a duets on violin and guitar
was given ; song, "So like his dad," H.
Bennett; encore,"After dinner speeech ;
violin solo, "Annie Laurie," Miss Duck-
er ; encore, "Home sweet ltome," instru-
mental, "Sweet Imogean," Band ; song,
"The grass widower," H. Bennett ;
"Close, but not close," encore, National
anthem. The selections- by the Band
were good and should be continued along
the same line. Bennett was amusing in
bis numbers but does not compare with
Fax or Ramsay. Aliso Ducker won all
hearts as in her modest way ate played
with the grace of a queen and the ability
of the old masters. She will always
have a hearty welcome here, Prof.
D
.taker fil
led hisart o th r
p n e program
well. Prof. Hawkins, in fingering the
ivories as aoaompanist, did as he always
does—well. The prooeeds amounted to
521.
John Patterson has received the Liberal
nomination for the West Wellington seat
in the Legislative Assembly.
John Haynes has been found guilty of
setting fire to Boyd 8 Co.'s premises in
Montreal.
A number of men who worked on the
Hunter street tunnel, Hamilton on Sun.
day have been summoned to appear in
the Police Court.
Tiros. Rattray, a former resident of
Toronto, broke through the foe ab St.
Paul while oroseing Bed River and was
drowned.
Henry Haynes made some sensational
statements in his confession of the burn-
ing of Boyd, Gillies at Co.'s warehouse at
Montreal.
Mrs. Blanchard, a daughter of Chief
Brant of the Indian Reserve in Tyendin•
aga Township, was thrown from a wagon
at .Belleville and killed.
Gilmore's Band gives three concerts in
the Massey Hall, Toronto, this week,
Wednesday evening, and on Thanksgiv-
ing afternoon and evening.
A banquet will be given to Mr. Sear•
geanb, the retiring .General. Manager of
the Grand Trunk Railway, by a number
of prominent citizens of Montreal.
The International Radial Railway
Company gives •notice in the Canada
Gazette that it will apply for an not to
extend the Guelph branch to a point on
the Georgian Bay through Wellington,
Dearth 'and Grey and the Waterloo
branch toGoderich,