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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1896-2-28, Page 1Vol. 23. No. 83, BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, !Dose Painter 1\ orris Oouneil IYIeeting', 6U 1 ! The Council met pursuaob to adjourn. Paper timing, Mont in the Connoil room, Morris, on W 41 Feb. I7 h, menthors all (resent the Reeve in the chair ; minutes of Inst meet Kal�y fyyp try ing read and passed. Tenders for the lJUllilll,f"j] :iJfjt Township printing for the current year ! worn received from the Standard office, Blyth, and from the offices of Tun Pose andHoreld, Brussels, The tender of the The undersigned have formed a co -partnership to carry ou bus- iness in and around Brussels in }louse Painting, Paper hanging, Kalsomining; Decorating, &e. All work done in a workman- like manner ata moderate charge, Orders left at the stores of W. B. McCracken or Wilton & Turn- bull will receive prompt atten- tion. The patronage of the public solicited. Estimates cheerfully furnished. MCORAOKEH I GANOLDB? BRUSSELS. rand Trun RAILWAY. Eiyeciaa1 Settlers' Trains with COLONIST SLEEPER attached, will leave Toronto every TUEella in MARCH anti AP- RIL, P•131L, 1890, at 9.00 p. ni., fur MANITOBA AND THE GREAT NORTH-WEST Via NOWT$ BAY Commencing Tuesday, Mar, 3 A colonist Sleeper win also be nttaotied to tbo Pnciee Express, leaving Toronto at 12.20 (noon) on Tuesdays, for Settlers with orain. cry baggage. J. N. TC1+,ND&IIL, G. T. R. Agent, Brussels. CIVING UP us iness IF YOU WANT A `w -CLASS PHOTOGRAPH of yourself or family come at once, as Wpm. Downs Photographer, is about to leave Brunets and you will not have another chance. Dia work is the very Finest and his Prices are Reasonable. Give him a call and see for yourself, and see the Latest Styles in Picture Mats. Also some oboists Pictures and Frames for Sale. Get a view of Brussels to send to your absent friends. Studio in Stretton's Block; OVER STANDARD BANK. ARGAIN HUNTERS WILL BE WELL PLEASED WITH • OUR NEW STOOK OF Dress Goods. We have Fine Lines to select from. In Staple Dry Goods, Ribbons, Laces, o &o., we take no back seat eith- er for Quality or Price. Our Grocery Department Always contains a choice and well kept stook of the necessaries for the household. For good Terse, Coffees and Spicae we lead. Some people may blow harder bet wa out -wind them when it comas to BARGAIN GIVING. Your Patronage Solicited: J. C. SKENE Agent far Parker's Dye Works, Herald was found to bo the lowest. Moved by Win. Isbister, seconded by Jas, Bowman that the tender of the Herald, agreeing to do the work.ontlinecl by the Clerk for $81,50, be wonted. Carried, The'Auditors' Report was then received and examined by the. Council. It was moved by Thos. Code, seconded by Goo. Kirkby that said report be adopted. Car. ripd: A request was presented by H. Sellars and others, asking to have a drain opened opposite lobs 20 and 21, on 3rd con. line. Moved by Wm. Isbister, sec ended by Geo Kirkby that said request bo granted and that we allow 40 cents per rod for digging a ditch to bo 2} feet deep and 7 foot top, the brush to be cut and laid down ou side of road, and the dirt taken out of ditch to be thrown on brush and properly Spread. Mr, Bowman to attend to the laying out and inspection of the work, Carried. Moved by Wm. Isbister, seconded by Thos, Coda that the Reeve Lake charge of the piano and speai- floations fo"r re -building Button's and Aide bridges and that we advertise for tenders for re•buildiog the same, tenders to be opened at the Town Hall on Moe day, March the 90, at 2 o'olook p. m. Carried. Ou motion of Geo. Kirkby, sec- onded by Wm Isbister the following ac- counts were ordered to be paid, viz. ;—A. E. Bradwin, printing ballots, 03 50 ; Corporation of Brussels, Hall rent for Division Court. $6.00 ; Corporation of Blyth, do., 57.50 ; Corporation of Mc- Killop, ditch on South boundary, 52.50; 0. MoClelland, Auditor's salary, 08.00 ; St, Johnston, do., $8,00 ; T. S. Brandon, Treasurer's salary and expenses, 0100 ; E. Liviugeton, lumber, $9.03. On motion of Jas. Bowman, seconded by Thos. Code the Connell then adjourned, to meet again on the 90 of March, at ten o'clock a. in. W. COAnr, Clerk, 11. A. ASSET DEA D. Hart A. Massey, known to Canada as one of her most eminent manufacturers, known best to Toronto as the giver of the Massey Musio Hall, the Fred Victor Mis- sion, and many other institutious design- ed to better the lot of mankind, had Thursday evening of last week. Rio death was painless. At the end of a lingering illness, the latter stages of whish had been narked by almost con- tinuous unconsciousness, be passed away, surrounded by the members of his family at 8:40 o'clook, 1WIr, Massey was in his 73rd year, being born on the 29th of April, 1828, in the township of Dalai. mend, Northumberland County. His father, Daniel Massey, was a farmer, and was to a great extent inetrumeutal in introducing labor-saving agricultural machinery into that section of the eosin. try. He received his early training ab a school in Waberdown, New York State, and was a very diligent scholar, show Mg at an early age considerable aptitude for the acquisition of knowledge. After having left school he spent two seasons in charge of teams in the lumber camps, and when nineteen years of age he enter- ed the Viotoria University, then located in Cobourg, where he aoquirocl a thor- ough education. In 1847 Daniel Massey, largely through the persuasion of his sou, erected a foundry and machine shop in Newcastle, Ont., which was taken charge of by H. A. Massey in 1851, he having been iu the meanwhile employed in the superintendence of his father's farms, being in 1851 appointed Justioe of the Peace for the counties of Northumber. land and Durham, an office which he re. Wiled until 1871. The new venture was in every way a samosa, and in 1852 •&Ir. Massey became manager of the business, assuming the sole proprietorship in No. vomber, 1858, at the death of lis father. A misfortune befell the firm in 1864 when all their buildings were destroyed by fire, the loss amounting to more than 080,000 ; hut little time was lost in establishing the busiuess ou a still tnoro extended scale. In 1867 Mr. Massey visited the manufacturing centres of the United States with a view to obtaining information which might help to develop his business, and also visited Paris, France, where he exhibited several ma- chines, built in his works in Newcastle, and for which he obtained mach cam. mentation and sevoral prizes, In 1870 Mr. Massey took up his nisi. dance in Cleveland, Ohio, owiug to ill health. in 1870 he considered that the increasing amount of business done by the company which had beau iuoorporat. ed in 1871, would warrant its removal to Toronto, and spacious buildings were erected on the site still occupied by the factory, and have since been added bo until they have attained their immense proportions. On Jan. 1st, 1800, the business of the Massey Manufacturing Co. in Manitoba and the Northwest Territories was in- corporated with that of Masers. Van" Al- len & Agur, of Winnipeg, who were en- gaged in the sale of all kinds of vehicles and farm supplies under the name of Massey & Company (Ltd.) On Oct 1st, 1891, thebueineae of the Massey. Mann. fostering Co,, Messrs. A. Harris, Sou te Co. (Ltd.) of Brantford, Ont., doing a similar line of business bo that of the Massey Massey Manufacturing Co. and Massey ik CO. (Ltd.) of Winnipeg, were amalgamated auto one great company under the name of lliasseyHarris Com- pany, (Ltd,) with a capital of 55,000,000. Following this amalgamation the Intel, nese of the Patterson &Brother Co, (Lt.d) of Woodstock,:manufaoturore of Tlarvest- ing machinery, and J, 0, Wisner, Son & Go., of Brantford, manufaetnrets of seeders, drills, oto., were purchased by Mangey Harris Co. (Ltd.), and II. A, Massey became Pfeeideub of Witt vast in- Corporation. Mr, Massey was also Prosi• dont of Sawyer ib Massey Co, (Ltd.), of H'amIlbon, Onb., manufacturers of thresh- ing inaollinery, &hie orgeulzatfoo being an outgrowth of Meese% L. D Sawyer & Co•, Mr. Massey Having, purchased a two- tbirds interest in that coueero in 1880. The Verity Plough GoLid,), a new cos• Iteration at Brantford, Ont., was organ• zed in 1802, and also made II. A. Mits- sey its Prseidenb, • Within the push few year's Mr. Massey gave over $300,000 to various ednoational, philanthropic and religious objects. Prominent among these were the Massey Music Hall and the Fred. Victor Mission, which buildings were erected by him and somploted in 1894, the former being giv. en to the citizens of Toronto and the lat. ter to the Methodist church in Toronto for mission work. He also gave 550,000 to found a chair of theology iu Viotoria University' 510,000 each to the Wesley Methodist Colle+e, Wiuuipsg, the Ladies' College and die Albert Business College, Belleville. Fourth Division Court. The regular sittings of the Fourth Division Court of Huron County was held in the Town Hall, Brussels, on Wed- nesday of this week, Judge Doyle pre- siding. The following was the docket Strachan vs. Cavanagh — Actiou for rent. Verdict for plaintiff, Judge holding that insufficient notice had been given. Raddatz vs. Melon —Action for balance of contract pries of barn. Verdict for defendant on the ground that contract was not oomplsted, Lowry vs. Jones—Actiou on account. Verdict for plaintiff ae to part of his claim. Milloy vs, Oliver -Action for rent. Adjourned until next Court as defendant was not ready to go ahead. Sipes vs. Jacklin, etal—Action for rent, Adjourned until next Court to allow plaintiff to obtain witness. Taylor vs, Smillie —Action to recover 5100.00 paid on behalf of Smillie. Ver dict for plaintiff. McKenzie vs, Smillie—Action to re- cover 515.00 on account. Verdict for plaintiff. Long vs. Lawson—Action on account. Verdict for plaintiff with costs. The usual number of Judgment sum. pions' were heard and orders made. Ontario Legislature. TAVERN AND MOP LICENSES. The report of the working of the Tav- ern sail Shop Licences Ant shows that iu 1894-5 there were 2,785 ordinary yearly Were licenses, as against 9,841 in 1893. 4 ; and in all, 8,205 licenses, as against 8,817 the year before, a total decrease of 112 licenses of all sorts. There were 668 extensions, transfers and removals of licenses, as against 609 the year before. The provinoial revenue was $277,478.99, as against 5289,821 02 in 1893.4. The total collections for licenses and fines, in- cluding the sums imposed by municipal by laws, were $623,717.17, as against $649,173.98 the year before. The pay- ments to municipalities were $272,101.31, as against $282,473 97 the year before. The fines collected were $17,243.46, as compared with 519,277 77 in 1898.4. There were287 commitments for drunkenness, a decrease of 37 from last year. LUNATIC ASYLUMS. The annual report of the Inspector of 'Lunatic and Idiot Asylums notes the opening of the new asylum at Brookville which ]las lessened the overorowdiog in the other asylums. In all 968 patients were admitted to the Provincial asylums during the year, a number which exceeds that of any previous year. The number in daily residence has increased from 8,809 to 8,995, or 186 in excess of the 0xevions year. The increase in numbers has led to a deepeuiug of interest in all the methods adopted for tbo treatment of lunatics. In visas of the increase gener- ally of insanity the rep,trrt says. it may be necessary in a short time to provide further accommodation in the Province. In disoaesing the methods of keeping them, the Inspector says that as the county inouicipalibies continue to waive the responsibility of maintaining so many of this class, larger buildings will become iieeessary. TUE MIND INSTITUTE. The annual report of the Inspector upon the Institution for the Blind at Brantford says it is a gratifying fact that there has not been any increase of pupils, and there has been a marked .improve• meet in the character and attainments of the children. Thorn is little danger of all increase in the blind population of the Province for years to come. That being the case, the institution is nob likely bo require any great outlay in the future, unless it is found necessary to enlarge the girls' wing. The reports as to the various branches of the work are all very encouraging and satisfactory. The num- ber of scholars enrolled during the year was 150, the gaols ns in 1894. There aro now in the school 193, of which 64 are males and 59 females. The cost per pupil was 5200.70 per year, compared with 5287.76 for 1894. TUE DEAN AND guru, T110 Belleville Institution for the ed- ucation of the Deaf and Dumb had, last year, 275 pupils, 150 males and 125 fe• males, bho largest number on record, The per capita cost of tbo penile was $171 in the year, a decrease of 55 per Tread from last year, and much less than in any other institution of the kind fa Canada, the United States or Europe. As deaf and dumb children are not likely to dextrose in years to come, and as the present accommodation is overtaxed, the Inspector urges the erection of an addi• tioaal building and the extension of the time of attendance to tan years. The resolntiohs osnaurlog Ambassador Bayard for the utterances oontalned in his late epeeabes at Ediubergh and Bos. ton, which were adopted several weetcs ago by the United Statile Houee 1' ereipn Affairs Committee, wore reported to the Hbuse. FEBRUARY 28, 1896 tlsullbroctle, Tuft POST gives the news, Our genial shoemaker, Wm, Smalidon, is kept beet'. A. 0. Dames took a business trip to T orouto last wends. !glee Aggio blioNair spout a few days visithig Mende on the 16th son, this week; A few from Cranbrook purpose taking in the concert at Walton on Friday- even- ing, weather permitting. A. McDonald intends booming a resident of Oranbrdok, and has fitted up a house opposite the hotel, Steve Kressler, who has spent part of the Winter here, returned to his work at the Sault on Wednesday of this week. Raddstz vs. Hislop, a suit to recover full amount for building a barn, was heard in Brussels on Wednesday of this Week. Mr. Elision won, We are glad to report that Mise An- nie Steele, who has been ill for the past four weeks, is rsaovering. We hope to see her entirely recovered soon. Service in the Methodist church last Sabbath was conducted by Mr. Bateman, of the Ethel congregation. The minister was holding services at Auburn. A party of young people from the vil- lage enjoyed a very pleasant evening at bhe residenoe of ,Thos. Ennis, one mile South of here, on Wednesday of this week, Mr, and Mrs. Ennis know how to entertain young people in proper style. Thursday evening of last week Rev. Mr. Cobblediok, of Brussels, delivered a very interesting address is the presby. berian church in this place on Bible So- ciety work. Rev. D. 13. McRae occupied the chair. Oranbrook division usually does well for this worthy cause. TEE Posy gives the news and has the once labion, Mrs. W. A. Killoagh and Mise Beile Smith were visiting at Auburn last week. Miss Angie McNair, of Oranbrook, was visiting is Monorieff for a few days this week. Warden Straoban was at Godericb last Wednesday, where his pomtoittee met to deal with the E•uron—Morris Bridge suit. A new bank barn will be built on the Spiel farm, near Brussels, next Summar, to replace the one destroyed by fire last January. Mies Ella McNeil left on Saturday of last week for Alameda, N. W. T., where she ie engaged to teach for the remainder of the year. Oliver and Mrs. Turnbull, 16th con., were away for a couple of weeks holidays at Galt, Mitchell and other places. They had an enjoyable outing. Coleman ybolnt.osb, teacher in S. S. No. 8, has beam off duty for a few days on a000unt of a troublesome molar. We hope he will soon be all right again. A LARGE TnEE.—One day test week as nen were engaged outting tirabee in G. K. Matheson's hush, they out from one tree seventeen logs, one of which was 18 feet in length, and the remaining sixteen were each 12 feet in length. "1'ntz.-0u Friday evening of last week Gabriel Naable's stable, 9th con., was burned down about 7 o'clock- 2 cows and a pig were oonsumed. The fire originab- ed from a stove in the stable, put there to keep a sow and ber little ones warm. We understand Mr. Neable was absent from homewhen the fire took plane. Ferguson Bros., of Teeswater, who own the splendid 200 acre farm 11 miles East of Brussels, 10th con., have Fet the con- tract for a fine two story briok cottage, to be ereetsd just East of the barn, in the young orchard. R. G. Wilson has the carpenter work and a gentleman from Teeswater the brick and stone laying. The old log house on the farm bas aboat served its day, yPho Monorieff postofltce has been mov- ed from the residence of Jae. il'leTaggart, 16th eon., where it has been for the past 15 years or more, to George McKay's, 1} miles further East. A semi-weekly mail will be carried from Ethel. The change was made for the purpose of adding to the convenience of the settlement, as a great many West of M.r. MoTaggart's go to Oranbrook, where there is a daily mail from Brussels. Aixlvensanv--Last Sabbath Rev. W. Baugh, of Auburn, preached excellent sermons in the Bethel church, 10th son., to large and interested oougcegatione. Monday evening the annual tea -meeting was held, a fine supper, such as the ladies of this locality always get up, being served in the school house. After this important part an adjournment was made to the church, where a musical and literary program wits presented- Thos. Carry, of Brussels, made a capital chair- man, and spiny addresses were given by Reeds. Messrs. gains, Baugh and Wad- dell, The Monkton choir supplied the mnsioal selsotions. Proceeds of anni• versary amounted to about 940, wbioh will leave everything clear of debt and a, small balance on band. PLEASANT GATusntRo.—Friday evening of last week it large number of friends assembled at the comfortable, modern and commodious new brick residenoe of John Buchanan, 10th oon., with the ostensible purpose of participating in a bowie warming. It was the largest gathering of the hind that has taken plane in this vicinity for years and was enjoyed by every one to the fullest extent, the genial host and hostess doing elinin their power to make for their guests a pleasant time, and to say that they succeeded is putting it mildly. At an early hour in the evening the sweet and lively attains of the violin were beard, accompanied by the patter and Manilla of feet treading the mazy dance, wbioh continued without intermission until midnight and after re- freshments were served dancing was re- sumed. Sorlisl oobverse, gangs, 80., m- ounted the time of a oonsidsrable member until near the dawn, when, after wishing the kind float and hostess many years of. happiness and comfort in their splendid residenoe—•which was duly admired by all—tbe guests departed for their reaped. ive Homes web pleased, and with feelings of gratitude for the weloome and hompi. tallty manifested by Mr. end Mrs. Bush• auan. W. H. KERR, Prop. Saturday of next week the township Council will meet at the Ball, Ethel, for the dispatch of business. Wm. Pollard, 6th cob„ has leased his 100 more forth to his eon, 1011, for a term of 5 years, Who the new housekeeper will be is not yet made public. Mr, Pol. lard, so., will either build on bis 50 care lot or move into Ethel, He will have an aaotion oak) of farm stook next month. Marattarotvrsr.—The residenoe of John Stewart, 16th ooh., ease a very jolly oom- pany assembled oo Wednesday 4orono0n, to witness the pleasing ceremony of Rev. D. 13, McRae tying the matrimonial knot' between Mies Rachel, the estimable daughter of the host, and Archie Mo. Intosb, a former resident of this locality, now of :Portage la -Prairie, Manitoba. The bride wore a very becoming costume of stream oasbmers, with natural flowers, and was made the recipient of many use- ful and beautiful gifts, After a sump- tuous wedding breakfast, to which all did ample justice, Mr, and Mrs. MoIntosh were acomnpeniod to Brussels, where they took the noon train for their home in the Prairie Pravinoe, followed by the heartily expressed wishes of a large auto- ber of friends, in which Tis POST joins, wishing the happy twain health, happi- ness and prosperity in their new home, Mrs. McIntosh has a married sister re- siding in Portage -la Prairie. Miss Annie Lamont west to Winnipeg to attend the funeral of her sister, airs. W. A. Ducker, It appears from word received from that city that the deceased lady died quite saddeoly, taking ill dui• ing the night, and by the time a physi• oleo arrived she was nnoonsoioas. The berating of a blood vessel in the brain was said to be the cause of death. The Win- nipeg Daily Tribune of Feb. b,Stb says :— The funeral of the late Mrs. W. A. Duck• er took plane from the family residenoe to 85, James' cemetery this afternoon. The attendance of friends was large, Bev. Hngh Pedley conducted the servi- ces at the house end grave. A large number of beautiful wreaths and flowers of every description were sent by friends and public bodies. Among them were noticed :—Lilies from C. N. Bell, Grand Master A. F, & A. M. ; wreath and tri• angle from Prince Rapert's Chapter Royal Arch Mae ne ; anchor, bice. P. D. McKinnon and Mrs. A. M.• Mooutobeao wreath, Ionic Lodge A. F. & A, M. ; arose, 0. P. R. ones ; cross, Mr. and Mrs. Dowker ; litres and flowers, Mr. and Mrs. T. 0. Jones, Mrs. Blakeley and others. The pall bearers were, G. A. Simpson and R. E. Young, from the Land Surveyors Association ; John Leslie and James Haddock, from the Masonic bodies, and A. M. bfeCutchson and J, Brownlee, friends of the deceased. Dariug the eveuiug servioe in the Central Congregational church, 013 Sunday, Rey. Hugh Pedley made touching reference to the death of Mrs. Duoker, who was one of the active Christian ladies of the con. gregation. The deceased lady had plan• nod to assist with the animal social on Tuesday, bat instead she was oarried to ber last earthly home on that day. Words of sympathy were expressed for the bereaved husband and children. People We Know. Mrs. Bell, of Loudon, was in town for as few days. Reubeu Hindes has taken a position in the herald ofltae. Mrs. A. Brune, of Blaevale, was visiting in town lost week. Miss Doppler, of Listowel, was visiting Mrs. Koenig this week. Mrs. J. S. Black is visiting Mrs, A. Reid, Elizabeth street. R. Graham has been a little under the weather from a bad cold. Miss Cnnuiagham spent last Sunday with friends in Wingham, Jno. Roach, of Saufortli, was visiting relatives in town this week. Sydney Sipes, of Galt, was in town on Wednesday on a business trip. Miss Addle Vanstooe left town for the Toronto millinery openings on Saturday last. D. Ferguson, of Teeswater, was calling on relatives and friends in Brussels lash week. Miss McLachlan and Miss Jean Wilson are attending the millinery openings in the Queen ratty. Mrs. Chas. Bozell and family arrived here from Paw Paw, Michigan, on Wed- nesday of this week. Harry Coutts paid a flying visit to Brussels last week. He returned to Obi• (sago on leaving Brussels. Kiss Dolly Shaw, of Teeswater, is visit- ing old friends iu Brussels. She has been at Woodstock and Ingersoll. Miss Lousie McFarlane, of Virginia, a cousin to D. Frain, made a abort visit to Mr. Frain and fancily this week. Jno. Pugh and wife are away on a holiday visit to Woodstock and other pluses: They drove, calling at various points. A poem ou "Canada," from the pen of Mrs, D. Hayden, Brussels, may be found on page 8 of this issue. It is welt worthy of perusal. Pim. McAlpine, who is employed in the Culloden Oh'+ese and Butter faobory, bas been enjoying a holiday visit under the parental roof this week. H. E. Steele has taken a position in the store opened by The Toronto Bank• runt Stook Go., Brussels, the purchasers of the Irwin ce 0o's. stook. We notice by a. Toronto paper that Gordon, son of Geo, E. Cooper, formerly of Brus+cis, was injured by a fall at w gymnasium, bremkine his arm. Mies Ethel Creighton is attending the Toronto millinery openings this week. She will take a position in Mims Rod- diok's shop, Brussels, this season, Owing to the cold, wet weather in Florida, Wm. Bright fe not improving as fast as his friends would desire. If progress is not more marked in the next few weeks he will likely return to Bras. sets. Mrs. John E. Smith and daughters, of Brandon, Man„ a former well.known resident, was renewing old friendships in Brusdels for a few days. She bad been visiting her mother at Durham for the past few weeks, Mrt, Smibli leaves for the West this week, Miss Babzner, of London, is the sliest of Miss Molloy, Alexander street, Mrs. Laird, Mother of Afro, Will, Ain)ey, was 100 yours old lest (Maher - She lives with her daughter, Mre, haves, of Seaforth, and majors good health. Her memory is good and she takes great pleasure in conversing with her friends, Mre, Laird lost ber eye sight about 15 on 16 years ago. Very few persons ever see the oompletion of a century. 13. Driver and family removed from Brussels to Rochester, N. Y., en Thurs. day of this week. Mr. Driver by in- dustry and economy perehased and paid for a tidy acre and a half of property here and he still retains it. Tull Poos wishes the Driver family paeperity un- der the stars and stripes, 'My we would prefer to see them remaiuiug on Can- adian soil. The Guelph Mercury of the 22nd inst., says ;—Roy, a ten -year-old eon of Rev. S. Sellery, met with an accident today. lie was riding on a farmer's sleigh, and jumped off near the weigh scales. The boy driving J. H. Simpaon'a delivery sleigh, at the time, was drawing aside to pass the farmer'e sleigh. Re pulled the horse baok as suddenly as possible to pre- vent the eleigh from ruening over the lad, but not before the horse stepped on one of his legs. Young Sellery was taken into Aid. Kennedy's office, and was driv en home by Mr. Simpson, who had heard of the aocidenb. The ankle is consider- ably bruised, but it be thought that no bones am broken. 01101(010 CRIMES. Next Monday evening Rev. A. K. Grif- fin will deliver a Bible Society address at Ethel. Tuesday evening a magic) lantern ser- vice was given in the Salvation Army barrauke bare. A collection in aid of the Armenian safrerare will be taken in St, John's church neat Sabbath. The Bible Society collectors have been making their annual call this week and ascertaining what a bard year it Rev. Richard Paol will occupy the pulpit of the Methodist church, Brus- sels next Sabbath, Rev Mr. Oobbledfck will be away at Dundalk, his former charge, preaching anniversary sermons. Knox church, Palmerston, was burn- ed down early last Sabbath morning. The building was erected only a year ago, and was one of the finest churches in this part of the province, coating about 510,000. Rev. Dr. McKay, of Woodstock, WAS to have conducted the first anui- versary services on Sunday. While the building was on fire an invitation came from the officials of the Methodist chcroh to accept their building for the purpose of the anniversary. This invitation was gladly accepted. Dr. McKay preached from the words "Our holy and beautiful house is burned up with fire ; have faith in God." A meeting of the congregation was held on Monday when steps were taken at once to rebuild. Olefin brigade was quickly on hand, but was unable to cope with the flames, The manse ad- joining was saved. -itDar1ON#L LOCAL NEVI'S. Bruins business is assuming shape for 1898 and the indications are that Brus• sets will have more riders next season than in any previous year. Ws are sorry to bear that Copt. John Keine, privets banker, Gorrie, has as- signed to D. Sanderson, of Wingham. The creditors will meet on Match 2. ORANGE LonoE—The annual meeting of the Grand Orange Lodge of Western Ontario will be held nest Tuesday at London, the principal business being the election of ofloets. The present Grand Master, J. L. Hughes, has com- pleted bis three years' term of office and his successor will be appointed. It probable that Wm. Lockhart, of Simone County, who, for three years, has been Deputy Grand Master, will be selected to fill the position. Perth County. Reginald, the thressyear.old daughter of A. Bowley, of 85. Mary's, was so badly scalded the other day that the akin Dame off bis arms and cheat with his clothes. Re will recover. A Swinnnna Carr:men —A man flamed John Bates, alias Chapman, who has been living on the beat the land affords at no expense to himself, was arrested at St. Marys on Saturday, by Chief Mo• Oarthy, of Stratford, assisted by High Constable, Thos. 13. McCarthy. His method of gulling the public is a novel one. He represents himself to be a Government officer sent out to teach the farmers how double the amount of butter could be made by a new process. The unwary farmers jumped at the bait, and ae a result plenty of their money found its way into Bates' pookeb, The manner in whish he evaded his hotel bills when they ten doe was to write out a withdraw, al receipt on the post office money sav- ings department and enclose it in a letter with lbs request thst the cheque be sent to the landlord. Babes would then take his departure, and numerous landlords around .Naimerston, Woodham and St. Marys are yet looking for their board. it was always the rule for Bates to give the landlord 'the letter containing the rooeipt for the landlord to post. The Post Office Department got weary, of these cheques coming in on them and thinking that an effort at fraud was be- ing made, the matter was reported to Post Office Inapeotor Hopkirk of Strat- ford, who set %boot to investigate, with the result that Batas was jailed. He was arraigned before Polido Magistrate O'Losne and pleaded guilty to the)charge. The magistrate tont him up 10 the aa. sizes. The Post Office Department has several charges against him. Bates is an Englishman. lisliman. The Governor•General and Lady Aber.. deen will take a. trip to Cape :Breton this Summer, visiting Tlalifax on tbo way to and from there. It is said that the trip will be made early in rniy.