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Old Mre. Gill is quite 111.
Mise Irr, Elliot is very ill at preeeut,
Miss Il ally has left the employ of Id,
MpAllister.
Mise Carol Newoomlie, of Clinton, la
visiting friends here.
Township Counoil meets at the Town -
fillip Hall on Monday of next week,
Principal Dobson attended an examine
ation at Whitfield's school last Friday,
The saw mill will not put in a stook
this season but will attend to all oust=
work.
The abed at the Township Hall is near-
ing completion. It is now ready for the
shin glee.
Rev. W. J. Waddell will oconpy the
pulpit of the Presbyterian ohuroh next
Sabbath afternoon,
Arwood.
The Ifiokapoo Indian Medicine Co. ere
holding forth in the Town Hall . during
'hie week and will doubtless do their
usual share of busineee,
At their last regular meeting the mem-
bers of Court Atwood, I. 0. F., present.
ed Mr. Dunn with a handsome Forester's
badge as a amall mark of their high esti.
motion of his aharaoter and worth.
A nail -driving competition was one of
the sights worth watching at the Rieke-
poo concert Thursday night. Six ladies
rushed forward' to try their fist at it.
Mrs. Rattan, of the 10th con. of Elms',
captured the silver pickle oruet,-given as
a prize. Wallace Oroll, of the 8th con.
of Elma, won in the pie eating silver
medal contest.
L 0. F. -The following officers were
eleobell for the ensuing year at the regu•
ler meeting of the I. O.F. Monday night ;
-0. D. H. 0. R., Jae. Hanna ; P. O. R.,
Jas. Morrison; 0. R., R. B. Hamilton ;
V. 0, R;, H. Hoar ; Tree., W. H.
Rumgbrey : Reo.-Seo., J. A. MoBain ;
'Fin. -Sec„ A.. M. Sweeton ; Ohap., .Jos.
Hanna ; S. W., A. Thompson ; J. W.,
R. May ; S. B., W. Ward ; J, B., J.
Priest.
Leis
J, 8. Houston removed last week into
his new building, west of the new Mo.
Donald block.
The United Brethren Sabbath sobool
will hold its annual Christmas enter.
tainment on Dec. 18th.'
The A.. 0, U. W. have made arrange.
menta for the opening of their new hall
in MoDonald's blook with a grand', con.
cert on Deo. 17th, for' which. Harold
Sarvis, the celebrated tenor, has been se•
cured.
W. J. Howe has removed his barber
shop to the stand formerly occupied by
J. S. Houston, baker, next door bo the
Arlington hotel. F. C, Howe has opened
a branch shop on Wallace street in. the
premises just vacated by his brother.
Listowel will now have three barber
shops in place of two, as formerly.
The following officers were eleoted for
the Hockey Club :-Hon. 'Pres., J. •H.
Stuart ; Pres. and Manager, A. 0. Bas.
tedo ; Vice -Pres., Roy Hacking ; Capt.,
Hy. N. Orr ; Viee•Oapt., G. A. Fraser;
Secy.-Treas., W. Et. Climie ; Committee,
J. 8. Meyers, Fred. Large and Roy
Thompson. It is possible that a team
may enter the intermediate series of the
0. B. A.
b1.-rie.-
f A great many are complaining of severe
colds.
School examination at Barrio's school
on Friday of this week.
Look ont for a wedding on the 2nd
about Christmas time.
Edward Beeman and wife spent s few
days at Clinton last week.
Aa enjoyable evening was spent by the
yonpg people at Richard Bewley's.
Mise Lizzie Maunders is homefrom
London on a visit with her parents.
I.Ferrand'spent a few days hunting at
Newbridge this week. Gams seems to be
plentiful out there.
A great deal of farm produce, wood,
etc., is being teamed to market since the
sleighing came.
Adam Halliday, Wat. Allison, Jobn
Craig and Mies Lizzie Craig have return-
ed from Manitoba.
Walter Barrie will have to have the
bone in bis leg aoraped in the hope of ef-
fecting a permanent ours.
Ballots for the eleotion of five elders in
the Presbyterian ohuroh, Belgrave, will
be,reoeived up to Sabbath, Deo. 15th.
It is said that. next Wednesday even.
Ing will see John Mills, jr., South bound-
ary, in the army of happy benediote.'
Wm, BrYdo
u arrived home from Nor-
den, Man., last Saturday on a visit.
That climate evidently agrees with him.
A box social is on the program of an-
nonaoements on the 7th line and it wed-
ding on the 5th. Boys get your boots
'greased.
A number of men are busily engaged
putting in the necessaries wherewith to
light the enterprising village of Belgrave
by electricity.
Henry Hawthorne and family have
purchased a home and. lot in Wingbam
and intend moving there about the begin-
ning of next week.
Wm. Cunningham ,bad a hoe hauling.
stone on Saturday of last week. He,
intends raising hie barn and putting
stone work underneath.
The County Council last week deoided
by a narrow majority to proceed with the
appeal in She Morrie bridge suit and it is
expected that it will be argued this week
at Toronto.
An old fashioned wood bee was Bald by
David Mo0utcheon, 6th line, last Monday
wben.about 80 cords of cordwood were
Hauled to the Enterprise Salt Works ab
Brussels,
Miss Kate Russell is at present duty
on aaoouut of having a needle ran into
,ber hand while washing. It its needless
to say that the wound was very painful
for some time afterward.
SoorAD.-A box social will be held at
the residence of Ohas. Howlett, 7th line,
on Wednesday evening of next week.
Proceeds in aid of Sabbath School at
Jaokeon's ohuroh. A good time is as-
sured.
FAunr Sorin. -This week Colin McArtb•
ur disposed of his fine 124 acre farm,
being lob 24, non. 9, to Jno. Shortreed, of
the same line, who was the owner of 050
aeree before this purohase. The price
E e po pilar
was07,000. ha th
paid W p P
Colin will do we have not heard, but
would euggeeb that the best thing for him
to do would be to get married. Mr.
. Shortreed with his 875 acres will soon be
a bonanza farmer at the rate be le going,
M. Ploidy, of Blyth, bee Seca engefi.
edto take part in the. sobool entertain-
ment at Button's sobocl house on PridaY
evening.
Morrie bewnehip busiuses must be
booming as we notion the Clerk has fie -
Allred an aasietant. The young fellow's
erne •to ar le.
Tom. Malloy auffend quite a severe.
waned on the bead in the roe away of the
horse be waa driving Monday,
Three aporte, J. W, Sandoraon, Bobt.
Rosa and Thos. Rae, broke the record
Monday by bagging seventeen rabbits
and one partridge.
n OI l Herbert Henning, of the etlt of 'Corn.
We regret to hear of the illness of Robb, berry, who has been undergoing a siege
Laidlaw, 5th line. Dropsy is the oorq.
plaint and the patient has been confined
to bed for the poet three' weeks. We
hope to boon be able to report improve-
ment,
John Young, who has been working
with a farmer near Alma einoe Iaeb
Spring, was home on a visit this week.
We nnderstand that Mr, Young will re-
main with his present employer for a
year.
Wm. T. Mooney, of Indian Head, N,
W. T., eldest son of Reeve
Mooney, of Morris, is now in • a
position to speak of ;tiny son," May he
prove a b1sasiug to the borne ie the wieb
of Tia Pogo.
Henry Soott, London township, went
bo the Old Country last month with a
oar load of cattle, He bad a splendid
voyage, While away be visited Edfn
burgh and galled an James Scott, son of
Adam Scott, of Morrie.
The Sunday 8o11ool enbertainm enb in
connection with Knox•oharoh, Belgrave,
will be held in the Foresters' Hall ou
Tuesday.evening, Deo. 17th. A free to
all admission with aolleobion to defray
expenses puts a good entertainment with.
of typhoid fever, is now oonvaleeoent, the
lever being spent.
Our curlers swept es rink on the pond
and tried a shot with the shone on Mon.
day. They are an enthusiastic lot in all
that pertains to the exhiliareting pastimo,
They wont to Harrietou on Thursday for
the first of the season's outings,
Diok Miller and Geo, Paulin have tak.
en the rink in hand and are making
proparabion for a lively saasgn's sport.
They expect to open Saturday evening
next if weather will permit. The boys
are favorites and should hays a large
patronage.
Rev,R. S. G. Anderson and bis sister
left for Scotland Wednesday morning.
They go via Halifax to Liverpool, and
thence by rail to Glasgow. Rev. Mr.
Gray will, continue to occupy the pulpit
of the Presbyterian church until the lat.
ter part of January when the Presbytery
will look after the work. Mr. Anderson's
many friends wish him a safe, pleasant
passage and much benefit to bis health
by his visit home.
Gres..
.in She reach of all. Caine, you are web. Council meeting next Monday.
Tan POST to the end of 1898 for 01.00
come.
Tho Young Peoples' Society of 0 fist -
ion Endeavor, Belgrave, eleoted offioers
for the next six months as follows
Hon. Pres., Rev. W. T. Hall ; Pres., Geo.
Taylor ; Vice -Pres., Miss Jennie Taylor ;'
Rec,•$es., Miss Jennie Anderson ; Cor. -
Sea., 0. Michie ; Trees., Mrs. (Rev,) W '.
T. Hall. Committees' to be appal nted by
a nominating committee appointed- by
the President.
WEnDitfe'BEDDs.-A very joyous bums'
was enjoyed ab the residence of Mr.
Oaldwoll, Detroit, on the evening of Deo.
4th, when bis estimable' daughter, bliss
Maud and Alex. Sharp, son of James
Sharp, Morris, were united in marriage,
by Rev. Mr. Thompson. The bride was
attended by Miss Mary Hans, and the
groom by Joseph Sharp, his brother, from
Toledo. Both ladies looked charming in
their becoming ooatomes of pink and
cream respectively. The family resi-
deaoe was beautifully decorated with
flowers, plants and green boughs, a lovely
garland of roses and chrysanthemums,'
tied with white ribbon, overhanging the
bridal party during the ceremony. Many.
valuable and useful' were the wedding
gifts, a piano being included from the
bride's parents. An elaborate spread
was prepared which included the neces-
saries and delioaoies inabundanoe. Dar-
ing the evening an Italian orchestra* dis-
coursed sweet music and vocal selections
from Mrs. Caldwell and others add.
ed greatly to the pleasure.. The
large company spent a very enjoyable
evening and departed for their respeoti've
homes after wishing Mr. and Mrs. Sharp
all the joys of wedded bliss. It ie hardly
necessary to state that the many old
friends of the groom in this 1'ooaliby wish
hie bride and hi self. many long years of
prosperity and Happiness to all of which
Tao Pon says "Amen."
()s-aantsroolc.
Butchering is now the order of the day.
A. 0. Dames was in Toronto last weak.
The skating on the pond is much en-
joyed by the young folks.
Mrs. Jno. Leckie and son, of Toronto,
were visiting at Mrs. Slemmon's.
J. J. Vincent and wife, of Brussels,.
were the guests of Jno. Forrest last week.
Sam. McDonald left on Saturday for
Niagara Falls where he will secure work.
A great many sleighs toaded with wood
pass through hers daily, supplying Brno•
sele.
A shooting match will be held at the
Oranbrook Hotel on Wednesday of next
week.
Mrs. E. A. Watson and Pommy have
returned bo Blyth after a lengthy "visit at
the manse.
Rev. D. B. McRae is away attending
Presbytery ab Glengarry. Rev.- Mr.
Waddell will take his work next Sunday.
Misses Tanta Oster and Lizzie Baker
have opened a dress•malring establish.
in advance.
Robert Molloy, 7th son., lost a good
cow by getting choked on a piece of turn•
pMunicipal affairs are very quiet and
theindioations appear to be that this
year's Oouaoilwill be re•eleoted by ao.
olamation..
A large addition' has been built to the
stables on Angus Lamont's farm. Few
farmers are more oomfortably looated
than Mr. Lamont.
Will. was so badly frightened' one men-
ing last' week, when he went to take two
Ethel young ladies for a drive, that ••'bey
haven't seen him since."
James MoCallum, of the South bound.
ary, intends erecting a fine brick resi-
dence, with all the modern improve
meats, next Spring. The material is -be-
inghauled this Winter. Mr. McCallum.
is an' old resident and has suoceeded well
on bis farm.
ADDRESS AND PntasnNTATroN.-Wsdnes.
day evening a large number of friends
belonging to Roe's church assembled at
the residence of Samuel Ames and pre-
sented Mies Paulina'Ames, the estimable
daughter of the host and hostess, with a
beautiful gold watch, chain and casket.
Mrs. Lorenzo Frain read the following
address and Mrs. J. D, Smith made the
presentation :-
Miss Paolino Anes :
Donn FRIEND, -We, representing Roe's
church congregation, have gathered here
this evening to express our hearty thanks
and show our appreolation of the efficient
service rendered by you as organist for
the past eight years. That you have
done your work well Ls apparent to all,
bat as we believe labor is sweetened by
reward we ask you to accept this gold
watch, chain and casket as an expression
of the high esteem in which you are held.
Our beet wishes accompany the gift.
We hope that the hands of the watch will
record many happy boors to you in the
time to come and that bbe chain will re•
minij'you of the unbroken confidence we
feel in you. When the service's of earth-
ly sanctuaries cease may we all meet to
join the heavenly choir in the Church
Triumphant, is the wish of
L. FRAIN,
J. D. Snxrk
and War. Coca
in behalf of Roe's church congregation.
Grey, Nov. 11, '95.
Miss Ames made a suitable reply, ex-
pressing her thanks for the beautiful gift.
Rev. W. J. Waddell ably filled the oliair
and the following interesting program
was gone through with :-Duett, Misses
Ames and Bryan ; recitation, Robert
Pearson ; solo, Miss Ames ; reading,
Miss Braden ; music, Misses Ames and
Bryan ; reoitabion, Susie Pearson ; duett,
Misses Ames and Bryan. Refreshments
were served and a most enjoyable evening
was spent by the large company, who
were unanimous that Mr. Ames' is the
meet in Cranbrook. We wish the young place to go to if a good time is desired.
ladies success.
Mr. Collins, of Wingham, was . making
some improvements in the interior of
Jno. Cameron's residence bbie week. Miss
Conine spent the week visiting friends
here.
The Public School examination in con -
neon w t
on with oar school to o
be held on
A.1 ar a number .
De
o.atl m
of teachers have been Invited, and with a
good turn•ont of people from the section
an excellent examination is expected.
A rare treat, in the promise of a grand
concert in the Forester's Hall, is billed
for Friday evening, Deo. 20th. Two ex-
cellent comedians, Messrs. Large and
Stapleton ; R. Shaw, violinist, of Listo-
wel ; and Dark Bros., in instrumental
mesio, have been engaged for the occas•
ion, and as an excellent program of vocal
and instrumental music, recitations and
dialogues will also be rendered, a good
time and large orowd are expected, Come
and enjoy a good evening's fun. Admis-
sion 15o., children 10o. Doors open at ;
concert at 7.80. .Don't forget the date or
you will miss the event of the amnion.
he 20th
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oWroxastex•.
W. H, Farrow, V. S., bas been visit.
ing R. H. Fortune.
Reeve Sanders did not get to tbos
County Council last week.
John. Yeo with gun : and dog left for
Arthur, Wednesday on e. hunting expo-
dition.
The good sleighing' has boomed busi-
ness but brought down the price of farm
prodane.
Mrs, R. J. Hann has been suffering
froman attack of rheumatism but is able
to be about again.
William MoCuteheon has resigned his
olerlwhip in W. 0, Hazlswood's store and
gone to Northern Miabigan.
Thos, Gibson, M. P. T., attended the
opening exercises of the House' of Refuge
at Clinton last week and reports a good
time.
Thos. Hemphill was °ailed to Black.
stook, Durham Co., last week by the Bad
news of the death of his mother, Mrs,
Shaw. Her death was caused by an ao,
oidenbal fall down stairs in the home of
her dangbter, Mrs. Wood. Mrs. Shaw
was in her 85th year and was much be.
loved by her children and respected by
her neighbors.
Oil Cake Meal
FOR SALE.
Auantit of first-class Oil
Cake Meal ill bo kept on hand
at the
Livingston Flag Mi1T.
The following low prices will be
given
In Ton Lots, - $18.00
Half Ton Lots, 9.25
100 Pounds, 1.00
1'The above prices are for cash.
W. Bright, J. & J. Livingston,.
Manager. Proprietor.
POST
The Cheapest Cash Store in the County
u Saturday, December 14th, we will start a Great. Clearing Sale of
Ladies'
11111.0.CS 11111 .Meas O�ercuais.
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We have an immense range of Mantles and Overcoats. All new goods bought this seasonand for this
season's trade, not for next year's. We do not believe in carrying goods over from season to
season as old fossils do. Everything has to go in its season and in .order to clear these' linea
out we have decided to mark them at prime that will put all competitors far in the distance.
We start this sale now in order to give you the benefit of the Bargains when : you . want! the
Goods. This Great Slaughter of Mantles and Overcoats will continue all this month. Come
early and get your pick before the numbers are broken, All Mantles and Coats marked in red
Ink and Plain Figures.
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ILIZ 5.
'gentles that were $5.75 Sale Price $4.00 Mantles that were $ 7.00. Sale Price $5.75
6.00 • „ 4.50 „ it 10.00 rr 7.00
6.50 " 4.75 " " 12.00 " 8.00
These Mantles were extremely Cheap at former prices but we have put the knife into the quick
and lost sight of profits in order to clear the line out.
rand Trunk'
2�ElIL`.WA.Y.NIL
FOR
Christmas 85 New Year
Men's 'Ulster and Dress Overcoats.
.Hundreds to go
to the Slaughter
in this Sale.
Men's Dress Overcoats
in Melton and Beaver.
HOLIDAYS wmD trAxE
SPECIAL RATES FOR, ALL.
;single First ''.lass Pare
Going Deo, 24 & 25, Returning Deo. 20,'05
Going Deo. 81 & Jan. 1,'Retarning„ Jan.
2nd, '96.
Single First Elan Fare and One-third
Going Dec, 21 to 25 Returning
Going Dec, 28 to Jan. 1 j until Jan.7,'00
SPECIAL L RATES FOR STUDENTS
AND TEACIIIEItS.
Sinstlp First Glass [are and One-third
Going Deo, 18 to 24, Re't'urning until
Jan, 18th, 1896. •
J. N. KENDALL,
G. T, R, Agent, Brunie,
Men's Ulster Coats that were $ 5.00 Sale Price $4.00
7.50 " 5.98
8.50 6.89
9.00 " 7,99
12.00 9.19
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Coats that were $ 6.50
8.50
10.00
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Sale Price $5.24
r, 7121,
rr 8.24
Every Coat we offer is the very Newest Style -Finish and Workmanship the very best.
Remember this Sale starts Saturday, December 14th, and continues this month.
See the line of Men's All Wool Pants we are selling for $1.00, worth at least $1.75".
,BRUSSELS,,,
We Always Pay Highest Price for Farm Produce.
TAILORVNC!
M. G. Richardson
Is prepared to do all kinds of
work in his line.
Good Workmanship and
Good Fits Guaranteed.
LATEST STYLES.
Suits made for $4 and upwards.
tw'Shop oyer NcCiowan's Store.
NOTICE OF
REMOVAL
Having purchased a shop on
Thomas St., opposite the Queen's
Hotel stables, I wish to notify my
old customers and as many new
ones as may favor me w
Ith their
patronage that I will be found at
the new stand as soon as the
necessary alterations are made.
Soliciting a share of business
from the public, guaranteeing
satisfaction,
I remain,
General Blacksmith & Horseshoer
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(BY 15 MINUTES)
WEEKLY
TOURIST
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TO THE
Pacific Coast
LEAVES TORONTO AT
12.08
FRIDAY NOON.
T. FARROW,
AGENT, BRUSSELS.
Important
Announcement
Change in
" Business
AT
On and after the 1st of December
our Business will be Conducted on a
S�ri�d➢Cast/ Basis
Butter, Eggs and other produce such as we usually handle
taken in exchange for goods, We will also pay
Cash for same at their cash market value..
We will sell goods at the Lowest possible living profit, consistent
with paying 100 cents on the dollar.
One price to all and everything marked in plain figures.
This is the foundation on which we intend to build our future busi-
ness and have no apologyto offer for taking this step, as we•
consider it the only common sense and right method of run-
ning a successful business.
We ask your valved aid, encouragement and good will in carrying
out this plan, knowing that it will be to the advantage of
both buyer and seller.
Roduced prices on and after December 1st. Everything down to
Cash Value. We have not time nor space to enumerate ar-
ticles and prices, but we invite a. call to compare and inspect.
Agent for Standard Patterns.
A complete stook always on hand. The most reliable
and up-to-date fashions in the market at Reduced Prices.
December Fashion Sheets to hand.
Call and get one FREE.
A.
sT RAC H AN