The Brussels Post, 1895-12-27, Page 5i.
hlrp. 27, 1895
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Ail. Ur. all is r000verhig from hie
had cold.
Tho electric light Phone forth for the
Arai time in Belgrave en friday night of
feet weals.
Avangol)et Hopper is ]tome from
Ravenewond where he has been aeajeting
Ttov. lel, D: Tyler in special services. He
leaves for Meant Forget in Sanuary,
4s the result of the vote taken in Kao(
ehuroh, Belgrave, Jas. Cunningham, Jlio.
Mogallum, Sae, Ferguson, D. Meiklejohn
and Wm, Wightman were elected elders.
The entertainment and Christmas tree
in conneotlon with Knox oburah Sunday
school, Beigrave, whish was held in the
F'orester's Hall on Tuesday evening of
fast wools, was a decided auocese. The
collootion taken in place of the ueual:
charge at the door amounted to $21.16.
r4Xoi0:A worth.
General regret was felt here that the
sleighing so quioltly vanished.
The Preebyteriana:are going to put a
new library: to the Sabbath school,
Miss Anderson left for her home in
Walkerton for the Christmas vacation.
Pensem,vsoN.—SohoOl closed last Mon-
day for the Xmas holidays; Miss E. A.
McNeil, who has taught the wheel for the
past three years, purposes returning to
school. In the afternoon the children
presented their teacher with a beautiful
album, after the reading of the following
address
Dont Tweonen,—Sin00 we have learned
that you do not purpoee returning bo us
as our teacher, your departure from us at
this time fills our hearts with sorrow and
sadness, During your stay of three years
with us you have faithfully endeavored to
do your part as a teanher to one and all,
and by your kind, gentle and winning
ways you have won a place in our hearts.
You will be missed not only from the
school herebut fromthe Lodge and
the
Sabbath school and from our homes, but
we trust that onr lose will be the. gain of
others. Before taking your departure
from us at this time we desire to present
you with this album as a email token of
onr esteem and regard for you, trusting
it will always remind you of the many
pleasant days spent together in Moles-
worth sohool. Wishing you a very
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,
signed in behalf of the school,
111' INA MITOnELL,
Nnrnle TEnns,
Molesworth, Deo. 23, '95.
Ceres'.
James Duncan was in Toronto this
week.
H. Bateman and wife are away at To-
ronto visiting relatives.
John Oarnocban,;who has been ill for
some time, is recovering.
Mies Aggie Riohardeou was visiting
taet week et Thos. Davidson's, 12th con.
J. J. Vincent and wife are combining
burliness and pleasure in a visit to To-
ronto.
Next Monday will he mnnicipai nomi-
nation and will be bold at Ethel in the
Township Hall.
Thos. and Miss Maggie Davidson are
away to Soarboro' and Toronto on a heli.
day visit with relatives.
W. H. Black and M. Wilson, of Elora,
and Mise Baker, of Listowel, spent
Xmas with Mre. J. Livingston, Fairview.
Bevs. E. V. and W. A. Smith arehome
from Montreal College for their Christ-
mas vacation. They are sons of True.
man Smith.
Wesley Pepper is home on a holiday
visit from Ridgetown, Kent County,
where he has resided for some time.
The Ridgetown people use him well.
Mrs. Pepper le also here.
We are pleased ngiee. tbp ,)i,,;tes.
c� �'St3 ntsG}. Mlteh• : nae successfiitry" pas-
sed the L7t"ndou Model School, standing
well forward in the list Miss Susie
Heritage, formerly of this township, was
also suooessfal in her examination.
Thee. Bowey, of Ingersoll, • and Miss J.
Gill, of Grey, were united in marriage at
the manse in Atwood, on Wednesday,
18th inst., by Rev. Mr. Henderson. The
happy"oonple are spending their honey
moon with friends at Ingersoll.
Sucsssrun.—Thursday of last week
the Christmas examination and closing
exeroiees took plane in Smith's sohool
successfully taught by J, L. Dodds. The
teacher was ably assisted by Mrs. Ricb-
ardeon and Masers. Wynn, Smillie, and
D. Straohan and the work done by the
pupils was very creditable, and proved
the teaohing was not superficial. An in-
teresting program was presented, consist-
ing of choruses by the school, musical
seleatione by the Misses Straohan, Oar -
diff and othere ; dialogues, readings and
recitations, well rendered. Sas. Straohan
occupied the chair and after a few ap-
propriate remarks called upon Messrs.
McKinnon, Elliott, H. Lamont, Wynn,
Smillie, Straohan, Stewart and others
' for addresses. The sohool house was
comfortably filled, notwithstanding the
disagreeable weather and everybody'ap-
peared to be satisfied with the pieasing
and suoceeeful character of the day's pro•
oeedings.
Craniums TREE.—Last Monday even-
ing a very successful Christmas Tree
entertainment was held in Bethel ohurob,
16th eon. The program ohnaieted of the
following 3—Chairman's address, Rev. W.
3. Waddell; opening ohorue by the choir ;
reoitation, Bella Patterson ; reoitation,
Geo. Patterson ; chorus by children,
"Hark the bells'? ; reoitation, Hattie
Tenser ; reading, Willie Bray ; instru-
mental music, Mooers. Matthews and
McNaught, violins, and Mise Sperain,
accompanist ; reoitation, John Matey ;
reoitation, Bella Manser ; duett, "Two
little girls fn bine" ; dialogue, "The Bob.
town scbool" ; recitation, Nellie Mo -
Naught; reading, Miss Tllizo Livingston;
ohorue by children, "Saviour like a Shep-
herd" ; recitation, Wilbur Efartnese ;'
reoitation, Nortek Sperling ; recitation,
Tillie Whitfield ; solo, George Hanley ;
recitation, Russell Robinson ; dialogue,
"Playing eobool" • solo, Amelia Whit.
field reoitation, 1lfise Berge McNaught;
reoitation, Norma Sperling ; ifletrumen.
tal mune ; reoitation, Henry Malay ;
recitation, Frank Harristen • epeeoh by
Mr, Keine; motto song, "Gott is Love" ;
reading, Miss Tena Forbes ; chorus by
children, "We'll try to be like Jesus" ;
reoitation, Willie Harriston ; dialogue,
"Ont all around"; trio, "Only working,
girls," ; reoitation, George Fraser ; in.
etrumental, Mies Minnie Howard ; oloeing
piece by ohoir, "We'll never say Good.
bye," At the oonolueion of the program
Santa leets distributed a large number.
Of gifts to' the ;scholars of the school.
THE BRC'SSBLS POST
Among the kind things dune was the
presentation of 18 liege nt nate to Revs.
Moore, Waddell and Ilaino Prem the
friends at Bethel appointment, The pro.
seeds of the evening amounted to $i7,90
which will
bouni
i sdtoSabba t
school
perpee%
PageallowrloN.—On Monday forenoon
the pupile of 0. S. No. 10, Grey, aseembe
led at the sohool houee and presented
their tomato, with a hand0o133e album ac-
companied by the following address :—
Carl Lnhley; ;
DNen .6 Qgsu,—As you ars aborti to
give up the position of teacher of this
seheoi and ee trio pleasant relatione
which have existed between us as penile'
and teacher for the petit five years are
about to terminate, we cannot allow title
ecoasion 00 pass without taking soma
means to convey 30 you the respect in
whioh you are held by us -and 10 express
our regret at your departure from among.
et us, While we are exceedingly sorry
to part with you, we are glad to know
phut you will, not be so far from ue but
that we may meet occasionally and we
hope to stili bale the advantage of your
kind counsel and advice: Wishing in
eome way to show our appreciation of
your kindness and obliging dispoeitiou in
.all otto interoourse with you, and of the
eevneet desire you always evinced to fur.
ther ourinterests in school, we, therefore,
in behalf of our school -mates ask you
to accept this album aa a token of our
regard and appreciation of your services
during the past live years.' We hope you
will not,regerd it on account of ite value
but es an expression of our esteem for
you. We Cruet it may be the means of
recalling to your mind from time to time,
the many happy days we have spent - to.
gather in this eehool room. Feel assured
that we shall ever entertain the most
kindly feelings towards you and that you
carry with you ourbest wishes for your
future welfare. Signed in behalf of the
pupils of S. St No. 10," Mr. Engler
made a suitable reply.
RIsmile.
Several of our farmers resumed plow -
in this week
H.E. Burkholder and wife Chrietmassed
at Milverton and Millbank,
H. Young and Mies Mary A. Searle
were united in marriage on Christmas
day.
Wm. Michie, jr,, was vielting sognaint-
anoes in Wingbam the fore part of the
week.
Wm, Roaself is home from Duluth.
Dame humor says he will not go book
alone.
J. S. Coates and family have mored' to
the Shier farm where they will live for a
while.
Evangelist Hunter has returned from
Varney for temporary rest. He will go
to Fullerton this month.
The soft condition of the roads and
weather bas been very much against the
various Christmas entertainments.
Nomination will be held next Monday
from A to 1 o'clock. There should be a
large attendance of ratepayers.
William Manning, son of John Man,
ning arrived home last Saturday from
Manitoba where he has spent the past 4
years. It was a very pleasant surprise to
the family.
In this township during the past year
the expenditure wee as follows -I-Roads
and bridges, 32814 ; aharity,3280 ; print-
ing,425 ; salaries and fees, $704 ; schools,
$26.60. The total receipts amounted to
$13,175.
Mies Mary Halliday, who has eucoess-
fullytanght in Union S. S. No. 8, Mor-
rib and East Wawanosh since last Spring,
intends completing her studise at the
Normal sohool, Toronto. Miss Hamilton,
of Blyth, will be her successor.
The Maitland river has been so swollen
by the repent rains that the ice and flood
washedout the props at Ruttan's bridge
rendering it dangerous to public travel.
The bridge has been closed until the
water goes down so that poste can be
replaced to make the brigs secure. A
new structure .,will be erected next sum-
mer.
An interesting Sabbath school enter-
tainment was held at Browntown Metho-
dist ehuroh last Monday evening. The
program consisted of readings, recita-
tions and vooal mesio. Rev. W. H. Mose
000upied the chair and the attendance
was large. A well laden Christmas tree
delighted the scholars of the sohool and
none were forgotten.. The proceeds
amounted to $21,80 Which will be devoted
to school purposes. Superintendent Burk.
holder and his staff of teachers are to be
oongratalated as the sohool is in a pros -
porous condition.
Simeon Rnoonr.—The following is the
standing of pupils in S. S. No. 4, Morrie,
according to marks obtained during the
month of December :—Sr. fourth class—
Lynn
EttieDavie. Jr. fourth class
—.Nora Pipe,unders,
Ida Mooney, Lulu
Davis, Willie Oloakey, Geo. Cardiff, Maud
Hoggard, Maggie MaCutoheon. Sr. third
—John Petah, Willie Johnston, James
Innes, Geo. Innes, Joe Petob, Susie Man-
ning, John Cloakey, Edgar Proctor. Jr.
third—EarneatMooney, David MoOutoh-
eon, Richard Cardiff, Milton Sharpe,
Willie Greenslade. Sr, second --Pearl
Pipe, Bertha Nichol, Geo. Davie, Joe
MoCutcbeon, Clara Mooney, Mary Ker.
neaten, Myrtle Nichol., Jr. seoond—
Nelson Maunders, Willie Ames, Mabel
•Niobol, Lizzie Davis'Willie Flatt, Ethel
Pipe, Clara Smith, Minnie Mooney,
Charlie Barrie, Jessie Greenslade, David
Walker, Jimmy Floggard. Sr. part
second—Bertha Sharpe,` Carrie 89510,
Minnie Walker, Henry Robined%.
Mies Hanoomex, Teacher.
Souoon REronT.—Standing of the pbpile
in 8, S. No. 8 for the month of December
in order of merit:—Sr. 4th—Herbert
Wheeler, Maggie Yuill, Alton Wheeler,
Wm. Wilson. Jr. 4111—Ann Gamlen,
Jas. Yuill, Fred. Mollington, Kate Black,
Bogie Watson, Liatiie Miobie, Mary
Miohie, Henry Wheeler, Lottie Watson.
Sr. 8n:1—Russell Wheeler, Dente Wheeler,
Nellie Wilson, Willie Cantron, Bert Wat-
son, Jos. Miller. Sr. 2nd—Agnes Speir,
P eael I3mbury., Robt. Xellington, Annie
Speir, Weeley Steplteutoh, Stanley
Wheeler, Solomon Cloakoy, Martha
Cloakey, Gordon Embody, -Jus: Hanna,
J r. tad—Robbie Dangles, Willie Douglas,
Jennie Shedden, Louie Colo. Sr. lst -•-
Gusty' Wheeler, Andy Miller, Jas. Mo.
(racken, Alex. Stewart, 8'irst olasa-
Lennie Wheeler, Alex. Speir, Maggio
Shedden, Willis Clark, Ann Douglas.
The following six pupile attended meet
regularly during the year :—Andy Millet,
Maggie Yuill, Alton 'Wheeler, Russell
Wheeler, Agnes Speir, he. Miller.
Number . of mile on roll, 72 ; 44 boys,
28 girls. Aggregate attendance for year,
8618 ;' overage attendance, 42.
M. 13LAOic1 Teacher.
A, portable saw mill is being pot ep
henry Bong's farm, lira line.
Wm. Pepper and wife, of Toronto, are
holidaying at Thou, Pepper's, 9th eon.
Walmer Benne,—The fnarriageof Ino.
Mille, of 'Hallett, W Miss MOlntosb,
of Uonetanee, was celebrated in the
Metboillet church, Constance, by the
Rev. Il. S. Fair, on Tuesday; Doc,. 17th.
The ehuroh was beautifully decorated for
the occasion, The groom wee supported
by the Rev. lir, Renison and It, Vern.
bam• The bride was supported by Mies
Mills, sister of the groom, and Mies
Monroe, of Tuokersmith. The bride was
Attired to a costume of blue silk, and
looked charming as she walked up the
aisle leaning on the acre of her father,
She will be very ninth mieeed in the
community, rte ole always took a deep
interest in the ohnroh, Sunday school
and temperanoe work. The bride was
the recipient Of many useful and beauti.
fu! presents, Mr, Mille is to be oongrat,
ulated in having Bemired such an es-
timable wife. After the ceremony was
over, the ,greets, to the number of about
two hundred, repaired to the house of
Mr. 'Molntoeh and partook of the wed.
ding dinner, after which a pleasant even-
ing was spent, all wishing Mr. and Mrs.
Mills a happy and prosperous life,
Cardszntns TezzENTEcTendnstNT.—Mon.
day evening, notwithstanding the un-
pleasant weather, there was a good at.
tendanoe at the annual gathering of Sun-
shine Methodist Sabbath sohool. Super-
intendent Bielby 000upied the chair and
introduced the following interesting pro-
gram :—Opening exercises ; chairman's
speech ; Secretary's report ; "Loyalty to
Christ," choir ; recitation, Stanley.
Wheeler; reading, Georgie Parker ; reci-
tation, Ernest Wheeler ; recitation; Jno.
Bielby; recitation, Clara Ranter ; reci-
tation, Martha Curry; radiation, Maggie
Bielby ; speech, D. Hogg ; reading, Jos.
Hunter ; reading, Ira Parker; reading,
Jae. Hunter; song, Russell and Stanley
Wheeler ; reoitation, Louie Bielby ; recd.
bottom, Mabel Watson;reoitation, Alfred
Hum; reoitation, Mary Eaeom; reoi-
tation Lizzie L rte Eaeom • reading, a g, Mr.
Dasom ; speeoh, G. F. Blair ; reoitation,
Geo. Bielby address, Rev. Shaw; "Seek
me early,' iihoir. The Christmas tree
gifts gladdened many hearts. Proceeds
of entertainment, $15.00. Encouraging
were thefacts presented in the Secretary's
report wbioh showed the attendance to
average 60 and that sohool was open 49
Sabbaths in the year.
n
Atwood.
A goat robe and horse blanket were
found in the vicinity of the Elma B;ouse
slablee.
The I. 0. 9. number 58 strong in At-
wood. The Canadian Order number 75
members.
The Kiokapoos pulled up stakes here
and are now entertaining the Millbank
people nightly.
Bev. J. Ball preaohed a sermon on
"Temperance" in the Methodist church
on Sabbath evening.
The 0. 0. F. complimentary supper
will be held in R. M. Ilallantyne's store,
(not in the Forester's Hall as reported
last week) on the everting of Den. 27th.
We believe it is the purpose of the
Elms Coonail to wipe out the $4,000 Pt.
Dover & Lake Huron debentures mater.
ing Jan. 1, 1896, by striking a special
rate for that purpose, instead of staving
the prinoipal off for another twenty
years, and paying only the interest. The
present Council is credited with sdminie
tering the affairs of Erma during the
past year wisely and economically.
At Sault Ste Mare, Matthew Mattson
and Jules Sauve were eaob sentenced, to
ten years in penitentiary for manslaugh-
ter.
EARLIER)
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WEEKLY
TOURIST
CAR
TO THE
Pacific Coast
LEAVES TORONTO AT
FRIDAY NOON.
T. FARROW,
AGENT, BRUSSELS.
SAY
What
means those.tumuituotte
noises whioll we hear in oloss
proximity to the AMERICAN
HOTEL 7 13 is the noise of
pattering feet ascending the long
narrow stair owe leading up to
H. R. brewer's
PHOTOGRAPH STUDIO,
Photos, taken in a style that captures
the eye of the most fastidious.,
Always Welcome '• at the Old Reliable
photograph Studio.
11 R. BREWER
SMITH BLOCK
'MAIN ST. BRUSSELS
ola Calc Mead;
FOR SAL e,
A. quantity of first -chat Oil
Cake Meal will be kept on hand
at the
Livingston Flax dill..
The following low prices will be
given :—
In Ton .tots, - $18.0Q
Half Ton Lots, 9.25
100 Pounds, 1.00
Imo" Tl1e above prices are for cash.
TY, Bright, d. & J. LiyflgStunt
Manager. Proprietor.
NOTICE OF
REMOVAL
Having purchased a shop on
Thomas St., opposite the Queen's
Hotel stables, I wish tonotify my
old customers and as many new
ones as may favor nee with their
patronage that I have removed
to my new stand.
Soliciting a share of business
from the public, guaranteeing
satisfaction
T remain,
S. T. Plum,
GeaeralBlacksmith & Horseshoer
rand Trani(
11.A-IILWAY.
FOR=
Christmas & New 'Year
HOLIDAYS wax, mint
SPECIAL RATES FOR ALL.
Single First (]lass Fare
Going Deo. 24 8425, Returning. Deo. 26,'96
Going Deo. 81 & Jan. 1, Returning Jan.
2nd, '96.
Single first Class Fare and One third
Going Deo. 21 to 25 1Returning
Going Deo. 28 to Jan. 1) until Jan.7,'96
SPECIAL RATES FOR STUDENTS
AND TEACHERS.
Single First Class Fare and Ono -third
Going Deo. 18 to 24, Returning' until
Jan. 18th, 1896.
J. N. KENDALAL,
G. T. R. Agent, Brussels.
:HOW
PIcasant
AND
8atisfactoy
It is to do Business
on a Cash' Basis.
It is money in the pockets of those
who adopt this system and
fully carry it out.
Our Customers for the
s� 'fin kind �� thank 1 d encoura Qment so
far given us in making the change from a Credit to
a Cash System of doing business, and fully antici-
pate that in one year all will be more than pleased
with the result.
Reuced Prices for Cast/ I
See our Suits and Overcoats for Men, Boys and
Children at Prices that cannot failto please,.
•. • •
A. full stock of Boots and Shoes at reduced prices.
• • •
A fine line of Groceries at the Lowest Prices.
JANUARY Standard Fashion Sheets to hand. Call
and get one FREE. Also Patterns in stock and sold at
Reduced Prices.
A CALL SOLICITED.
C Fi
The Cheapest Cash Store in the County.
On Saturday, 'December 14th, we will start a Great Clearing Sale of
Ladies MaineOvereoats.
We have an immense range of Mantles and Overcoats. AU new goods bought this season and 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 lines
out we have decided to mark them at prices 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.
X011131=5' VIA, L .
Mantl es that were $5.75 Sale Price $4.00 Mantles that were $ 7.00 Sale Price $5.75
7.00
8.00
44
60 0 " 4.50 " 10.00. "
" 6.50 _ ". 4.75 'r' `� 1;2.00 ".
These Mantles were extremely Cheap at former: prices but we have put the knife into the
and Lost sight of profits in order to clear the line out.
Men's Ulster and Dyers Ovo ooato.
Men's Ulster Coats that were $ 5.00 Sale Price
7.50
8.50 "
9.00 .,
12.00 <,
HitluL7reds to go
to the Slaughter
ii2 this . Sale.
Men's Dress
Overcoats
s e
in Melton and. Beaver.
ie
Coats
ti "
,i
ft
„
e,
i,
quick
$4,00
5.98
6.89
7.99
9,19
that were 6.50 Sale Price
�5.
24
8.50 ,
7,12;
10.00 " 8.24
tt
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.
Seo the line of Men's All Wool Pants we are selling for $1.00, worth at least $1.75.
McGow
._ BRUSSELS.,®,
We Always Pay Highest Price for Farm Produce,