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lrair of West Watvanoeh Agrioulteral
Sooiety held at Belgrave on Sept, 24th
and 26th, wits not larger owing to the
threatening ti buaf the weather. The
exhibit was the largoat in the history of
the Sooiety, there being over 1,000 entri es,
In e0010 departments the quality of the
artiolea exhibited was eseellent. This
was especially notiooable in the fruit and
vegetable departments, One pumpkin
was shown weighing 175 pounds, and a
mammoth squash tipped the beam at 280
pouude. For a township Fair bhebe was
a remarkable good showing in the ladies'
department, The prinoi al exbibitorsin
paintings were Aire. (Dr.) Carder, Mrs.
Anderson, Mee. Hale and Miss Owens,
The entries in live stools were large. The
prize list may be found on page 6 of this
#esus.
_OZolleeluworth
The bunters have returned,
Moikeljohn's little child is almost
well again.
Mr. Ender is holding meetings in the
Gospel tent at Jas. Elliotb's.
D. Menzies, who was seriouely ill foe
some time, is improving rapidly.
Miss Kelliugton, of Trowbridge is
ependingo, few days with the Misses .iV2c-
I ee.
Michael McKee, assisted by G. Spence,
is doing ati exbenaive cattle trade with
Waterloo county buyers.
Geo. Callan, who was at his home in
Innerkip attending the funeral of his
grandfather, has returned.
B. Mitchell eau hoed of some excellent
feed corn. Hellas some cobs which con-
tain thirty-two rows of corn upon them,
Who Dail beat it ?
John Elliott, accompanied by his sous,
have returned from Calgary. Mrs. El-
liott retrained, her health being much
improved by the Western climate,
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Miss Mattie Watson is visiting friends
it Clinton for a few days.
Communion will be observed in Trinity
church on Sunday morning.
The Telgman Co. will give a aonoert in
Industry Hall on Wednesday, the 7th
inst.
Several of one citizens took in the
Goderich and Belgrave Fall Fairs last
week,
Mon are busy getting out tho stone for
the foundation of Elam Livingston's
factory.
Will. Emigb, cattle buyer, hes minims -
ed the residence of Jas. McGee, on Dies.
ley street.
Wm. McElroy, cooper, NA or seven
coopers busy making apple barrels for
the season.
The crops and implements of W. Levy
were sold by the bailiff on Saturday af-
ternoon. Prices did not rule high.
Great preparations are being made for
our annual Fall Show, which is to be held
in the now Agricultural grounds on Oat.
6th and 7tlt.
Our now grain storehouse having been
completed, John McMillan, who carried
on the grain business for many years in
the other store houses in this town, has
been engaged by a firm in Toronto to buy
for them this season.
11Yorrlr .
T.nn POST gives the news.
Morris township Council next Monday.
Last week Robb. Blair and wife took
in the Seaforth Fall Fair.
Morris Branch Fall Show will be held
at Blyth an Tuesday and Wednesday of
next week, 0th and 7th insts.
Jno. Ames, 5th line, bas gone to Brus-
sels to learn the trade of blacksmith with
S. T. Plum. He is a steady, industrious
youth and should do well.
Riobar'd Bewley, of this township, and
Jas. McDonald, of Grey, Left a few weeks
ago for Northern Ontario, where they
have taken up land. They will probably
spend the Winter there.
It is said that Jno. MaArter, 5th line,
bas pnrehased the 50 acre farm owned by
his son•in-law, Adam Scott. Mr. Mo-
Arter has 35 aeras adjoining this lot.
Mr. and Mrs, Scott, who reside near Sea•
forth, were visiting in this locality this
week.
San C.tsn.—Ib is with sinoere regret
that we chronicle the decease of Benj-
amin Ring, 2nd eon., who died on Tues.
day of this week, at the early age of 28
years. Deceased was etrioken with
typhoid fever a week previous and de-
spite the attendanoe of physicians and
the kindly ministration of relatives and
friends, he rapidly sank until death re.
lieved him from all suffering. A young
wife and two children are left to mourn
his unexpected demise. The funeral
took place on Wednesday afternoon, the
interment being made at the cemetery
near Molesworth. The sorrowing friends
are deeply sympathized with in their
bereavement.
G'raanlrroolr.
Jno. Bobh yell is now a resident of
Winnipeg.
D. Mulunie and family moved into.
Cranbrook this week, , Wo welcome them
as residents.
The little daughter of Wm. Alderson,
who has been so dangerously i11, is im.
proving in health although still very
weak.
Mrs. and ltliss Slemmon removed to
Brussels this week where they purpose
making their hone. Many good wishes
accompany the ladies to their now home.
We are sorry to lose them from Oran.
brook,
The service in the Presbyterian olinrch
in this place will be in the afternoon
next Sabbath instead of the morning.
Bev. David Forrest, of Walton, will
preach in the abeenee of the pastor who
is away for his holidays.
Last Sabbath Rev. R. Paul aux; W. II.
Herr, of Brawls, gave Sabbath school
addeeeses in the Presbyterian chnrah in
the mornlug and the Methodist (thumb in
the afternoon, :Their visits were made
under the auepioes of the District Sob.
bath School Association. Rev. Mr.
Paul is the President and is visiting all
the schools in the District.
0o11cnm,--Last Friday evening Prof.
Hawltins' concert was hold in, the
Forester's Hall. Tho program was an
excellent one and relleobed great credit on
the ladies and gentlemen taking part,
Encores were numerous and cheerfully
responded to. The following was the
program;—Organ solo, "The song
of the birds,' Mr, hawk.
100 ; solo,"Aoresb the stile,"
Mee Kate Wilton I Aomio song, -"Thu
Mitre Aire, 'Awltins," Mir. bawls;; s
reading, "'Tie foolish to lose your purse,"
Mr. llawltins ; quartette, "The fortune
teller," 4iiesse hill and Rose and Moors,
Rose and llawkins ; orlon solo, "Murel'
de Troubadour,," . Alicia dean MoLauoh•
lin ; 000110 song, "Iirigadier)3ranuagen,"
Mt Hawkins; inetrumoutal dusts,
Messrs. Lamont and lions ; 0011110 song
"The waiter,"" Mr. hawklns ; sola,
"The eweeloub ebory ever told,"
Mlse Babe Moon f instrumental (Mutt,
Mies McLauohliu and Mr, 11os0.;
quartette, "The OP R A," Misses Hill
and hose and Messrs. Roes and Hawk-
ins ; comio song, "The doctor," Mr.
Hawkins ; Indian, club swinging, Mr.
Hawkins ; organ solo, "The Odd Feb
Iowa' March," Mr. Hawltins; God save
the Queen. Miss Jean MoLauohlin was
a000mpaniot, and performed her duties
very efi'ioiently. W, Id, Herr was the
chairman. Some of the youths is the
audience did not reflect mupb oredit on
the boasted oivilization of this lObh
oentury by their behaviour, Prof,
Hawkins iega big saocees in the enter-
tainment line,
.4..twnocl.
Dr. Kidd has had the front of his office
painted and otherwise improved,
Fred. Wynn has gone to Neepawa,
Man., whore he has a sister residing.
Jas. P. Stenhouse, of South Indian,
near Ottawa, was the guest of his oouein,
J. W. MoBain.
The 14th oon., 171ma, has lost one of
its farmers, in the parson of F. Handel,
who has left for parts unknown.
T. 112. Wilson, B. A., has returned
home from Montreal, where be has been
earning a little money to assist him in
proseouting hie studies at Toronto Uni-
versity.
Robb, Forrest has returned home after
e pleasant visit to relatives in Manitoba
and the Northwest. Ile brought home
with him two fine sets each of elk and
moose horns.
The Telgman Concert Co., of Toronto,
gave one of their concerts in the Town
Hall, Atwood, on the second night of the
(Alma Fair, Sept. 80th, under the au-
spices of the Elmo. Agrioultnral Sooiety.
One or two of the light fingered youths
who attempted to steal geese belonging to
Geo. Fisher, 12th con., 'Elms, the other
night, got their fingers burnt with a
charge of shot or something about as
effective.
Misses Beatrice Asbury and Rate Wil-
son were the guests of Mise Hattie
Jackson, of 'Trowbridge. The former
rode on horseback, while the latter ao.
compauied her on a bicycle. Both ladies
ride gracefully their favorite steeds.
WroxeLer.
,Wroxeber will be without a newspaper
as Editor Book has decided to quit owing
to the field being too oiroumoeribed.
B.tmo B,wo.—The closing gums of base
ball for this season was played at Sea.
forth on Monday of this week when the
"Unions" and Goderich were the combat-
ants. It was a olose match to the close
of the 6th innings after which the Co.
town team forged ahead and won by a
score of 14 to 5 and an innings to spare.
Goderich bad a Guelph battery and Coi-
ling, of Luoknow, at 2nd base. The
"Unions" had Colby, of Toronto, as their
pitcher. There was quite an atteedatioe
from outside places but Seaforthitee did
not patronize the game with very muoh
enthusiasm. J. T. Ross, of Brussels, um-
pired and gave good satisfaction. The
following is the score :
"UNIONS." R 0 Pl
McLaughlin, I11 0 4 0
6. Paean, ib - 0 4 2
Brawn, et 0 4 0
Colby, n
Ross, a 1 2 11
Stewart, AS
Stratton, 3b • 2 0
2
6. Paulin, rf p 2 1
Nash, 2b - 0 4 1
5 27 - 7
GODI0RIOH.
Slalsomeon, rf 8 2 1
Collins, 2b
Wilson, 0 4 1 1
Mo5Iarrly, lb 2 2 2
TIc Craig, p 1 5 2
F. Shannon, if 1 0 0
Jilt ab 0 ;t 1
Doyle, es 0 3 0
0. Shannon, of 1 2 0
14 24 7
Socio by Innings -1 2 8 4 5 0 7 8 0
Unions," 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 0— 0
Soclerioh....2 0 0 9 2 0 8 4•-14
Waalto)ri.
Tne POST gives the news.
Look out for a big turn out from this
locality to Brussels Fall Fair this week.
Bev. Mr. Gonne, of Gorrie, conducted
the service in St. George's church last
Sabbath afternoon. He la a fluent speak -
e r.
Dans arta MaxvLtt MAKING.—To the
ladies of Walton and vicinity :—The un-
dersigned having opened a dress aid
mantle making shop, over Smith's store,
Walton, solicit a share of your patronage.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Charges mod.
, prate. MISSES MODoNALD'it Rose.
Paan WILL Offeerna.—On Tuesday,
18th inst., a Thanksgiving entertainment
will be held in the Methodist church, un-
der the auspices of the Ladies' Aid, Ad••
dresses are expected from Rev. S. Bond,
Seaforth ; Rev. S. T. Allin, Brussels ;
Rev. W. Rigsby, Blybh; and the resident
ministate. The music will be provided
by the Brussels Methodist cherish choir,
This gathering will talcs the place of a
tea meeting and at it a free will thank
offering will be taken. The Sabbath af-
ternoon previous a sermon bearing on
Thanksgiving will be preached by Rev.
Mr, Alltn.
E, L. or C. E.—Last• week an Epworth
League of Christian Lndeavor was organ.,
ized iu aonneetion with the Methodist
ohuroh in this place. The following are
the odloe bearers :—President, Rev. T. P.
Wessman , lab 'Woe -President, Miss A.
Swallow , 2nd Vioe-President l8iss Mag.
gie Morrison Secretary, Mies Lizzie
Barrows ; Treasurer, Mies Mamie Mo.
Ewen ; Organist, Mise Dora Benny. Tho
meetings of the Society, to which all the
young people of the congregation and
community are invited, will be held on
Thursday evenings ab the close of prayer
meeting for the present. This is a good
move and the young folk should rally to
the support of the offiosre.
Covnooaxoos,—Ab the last regular meat.
ing of L. 0. L. No. 252, Walton, the fol.
lowing resolution was passed :—
To Wna, df. Smith :
Dnue Son Ann Bnoruun,—Wo, the
Master, officers and members of L. 0. L.
No. 252, Walton, beg to tender you this
address of consolation in your sad
bereavement, As it has pleaded Al-
mighty God to take from yon and your
family a wife and mother by the hand of
death, WO trust that in this hour of
calamity the good herd will suetahl you
and Mire, and we pray that in God',t
good time yen may all meet wibb her in
that Better bland, never to part Mars.
A2ay, the ()Quotation of the Gospel of
Christ uphold yeti 40 ,3 did her in the
hour and arbiele of death. We beg you.
bo wept this feeble eltproeslon of 401
sympathy, more deep and sincere than
mere words can convey, and hope that
the knowledge of bile brotherly love and
oompaesian for you in the breasts of
ypor fellow members may aid yen in re.
signing yourself bo the will of God,
"The Lord gave and the Lord bath
taken away ; blessed be the name of the
Lord." Signed in behalf of bee members
of the Lodge this 26th day of Sept„ '011,
Toes, OdldLoor, W, M. ;
M, Moenisou, Chaplain ;
0055,-0ose, 11so..See.
Car ['es".
Bert Hill was home from. Seaforth
last Sunday,
Township Council on Saturday of
this week at the Hall, Ethel,
Wm, l3uttery, ilth con., bad a corn
bee on Tbut'sday of last week.
Laohlin MoNefl's new residonoe, on
the 14th, is nearly completed. It will be
a comfortable home,
Bit Smith and sisters assisted in an
entertainment near Clinton on Tuesday
evening of this week.
We are sorry to hear of the illness of
Mise Hannah Ball this week but hope,ehe
will soon be convalescent.
Miseee MoDonald and Rose have gone to
Walton where they will oonduob a dress
and mantle making business.
Horses must be scarce on the 16th, as
some of the ladies get them from the 14th
when they want to go for a drive.
The Epworth League of Bethel church,
en the 16th, has been started again.
Meetings are held every Friday evening.
Mrs, Robb. Tindall, of Manitoba, who
has been visiting with her daughter,
Mrs. John Brown, talks of returning to
the West this Fall.
L. Hollinger, 10th con., bas a number
of good horses that be is exhibiting in the
show ring this Fall. They were winners
at both Listowel and Belgrave last week
in the roadster class.
Notwithstanding the very disagreeable
day owing to the heavy rain, Chas.
Rose's auction sale was held on Tuesday
and everything sold. F. S. Scott was
the wielder of the hammer.
This week Morley Hutchinson per.
chased the 100-aore farm adjoining hie
own, being lob 20, con. 6, Grey, from
Mrs. Sohn MoLeod, This will give Mr.
Hutchinson a good big farm.
Owieg to Thos. Taylor having cis- s
posed of his farm to Adam Turnbull and
intending to retire from farming he has
instructed F. S. Scott, Brussels, to eel!
his farm steak, lac., on Friday, 16th
inst. Mr. Taylor is one of the early
residents of this township and well
deserves a rest from bbs busy bustle of
farm life.
ELK Hmlx.—Duncan Taylor, 8rd con.,
has an elk born, 4 feet long and weighing
11 pounds, that he brought from Pelee
Island, Lake Erie. It was plowed up by
David Arohibald, a former resident of
the 4th coo. Grey, who has been a resi-
dent of the island for the past 8 years.
This is the largest relic ever found, Elk
has not been known there in the reool-
leotion of the oldest inhabitant.
Sabbath morning next Rev. R. Paul
and 13. Gerry will address the cengrege.
Non ab Rae's Ahuroll on Sabbath Sebool
Moles to the Afternoon the same two
gentlemen will visit the Sabbath behoof
westing at 1. Sbruohan's,
Sonoor, RgronT.—Tho following is the
report of the standing of theupile in S.
S. No, 11, Grey, for the month of Sept.
The names appear in order of merit 1—
6th class --May" Smith, Sam, Lamont,
Wile Cardiff, Bessie Livingstone, Elsie
Strachan, Obeli. Lamont, Otto elites -
Jane Hogg. Sr, 6rd--.Jj#n Straohac,
Maggie Cardiff, Greame Itiebardsoti, Tr..
Ilyd—Rob. Werk, Alex, Lamont, May
Hogg, Gracie Stewart, ,Annie Llying•
ebone, Addle Cardiff, Vera Abbey, Mary
Elliott. Sr, 2nd—Frank Abbey, Willie
Elliott, Susie Livingstone, Duncan Mo-
Donald, Lyle Biohardeon, John Work,
Mary Marsh, Jr, 2nd—Sadie Lamont,
Laura Cardiff, Ella McKinnon. Part
2nd—Duncan McKinnon, Leslie La.
wont, Rills Cunningham, Anna Rioberd.
son, Annie McDonald. Part 1st—Arthur
Hoy, Harold Hogg, Willie Cardiff, Mag,
gie MoDonald, Ben. Abbey, John Marsh,
J. T. Donne, 'Teacher.
.t 3tTeem.
Ou Saturday afternoon, 17th ;net., Jno.
Grant will offer his 50 care farm for sale
by publio auction, at Qoerrin's hotel in
this place. F. S. Scott will be the
auctioneer.
Wesley Pollard, wife and daughter
were visiting at Teeswator for a few days.
Mr. Pollard has an eye in mourning from
the rebounding of the hammer in his
blacksmith shop the other day. It was
a close call.
Wm. MoAllioter, brother to H. F.
McAllister, of Ethel, died last Monday
at Berlin hospital, whither he had been
taken owing to an attack of typhoid fever.
He and his brother George were eased.
ated in a sawmill and store at Blooming-
dale. This is the first death in a family
of twelve children. The funeral took
plane on Wedueeday, the body Doming by
train to Ethel station, Deceased was
most highly esteemed and his death is
generally regretted.
HAotv»sm H000e,—The Harvest Home
festival was held in the Methodist chetah
here on Wednesday evening of this week.
The weather was anything but favorable
and as a oonsequenoe the gathering was
not as large as expeoted or ooild be de.
sired, and yet it was very good. The
provisions made by the ladies of the
church were abundant and all that any
one oould desire. This was shown by
the way they were made to disappear
when the company got around the tables.
When all had done full justice to them.
elves the after meeting was called to
order, the pastor in the chair. The choir
of the ohuroh furnished the mesio for the
evening. It is only saying what is true
to say it was of a very high order. We
think it is well to encourage home talent.
Interesting and instructive addresses
were given by ROve. J. W. Robinson,
Trowbridge ; J. Ball, Atwood ; R. Paul,
Brussels, and J. Trimble of the eireuit.
Miss Hall, who is a school teacher, gave
a recitation oalled "A ship on lire." To
say that it was well done is saying very
little. It was much enjoyed andappreci-
ated. A second supper was given for five
cents and quite a number took advantage
of it. Thanks ware tendered the speak.
ars, the ohoir and the ladies, and all went
home satisfied with the evening's enter-
tainment. The proceeds were 827.50.
We keep in stock and supply everything in
Coal and Wood Stoves,
Either Parlor, Box or Cook.
First-class Furnaces
From best Canadian Manufacturers, and
Warranted to work properly.
TINWARE' OP ALL KINDS.
Plumbing promptly attended to at Reasonable Rates.
Lamp Goods, Lanterns, etc,
Orders Taken for Coal.
ILT & ' UHBULL
Stove CL7ZCZ Tuu7^72CLCC Men, BrasseZs•
Our Fall Stock is now complete and wo ask your inspection. A
Large variety of Men's, Woolen's and Children's Shoes, also some-
thing good and strong for Boys and Youths. See our lieu's Long
Boots, hand made, very durable, and prices lower than ever.
RUBBERS TO FIT ALL. SIZED FEET.
.Boots and Shoes made to order and :Repairs
done Neat and Cheap.
ti
ESS DE ART I T
As usual a good stock of Heavy and Light Harness is on hand,
all our own make and Material and Workmanship Guaranteed.
Robes of all kinds and prices Lower than ever.
Blankets—Lined and Unlined, 'Wool and Jute.
12runks and Satchels Low in Price.
Everything that is wanted in tlo.Harness line, Collars 'War-
ranted. Repairs in Harness or or Collars ss donooCheap.. t\ 1 , 5
bS1GN LARGE SCOTCH COLLAR,
IT'S THE PRICE AGAIN.
Nothing Brings us Trace
Like Low Price. Quotations
And having the goods exactly as advertise& when you.eetoue
for,them. The sudden change of temperature has ushered!
in the Fall trade earlier than usual, still we're ready wit
the goods wanted And at the prices desired. We've bean
busy the past week changing stocks, bringing cold weather
goods to the front and putting what is left of Summer
' goods out of sight, and we're ready with
The Following Special Prices and Quantities: -
25 pieces 82 inch Flannelette, all good patterns in stripes; re-
gular price 10c, Special price 7c,
8 pieces 42 inch Pillow Cotton, worth regular 15c., Specie,'
Price 90.
2 pieces Plain Bleached Sheeting, 72 inches wide, worth 25c.,,
Special price 19e.
5 doz. Ladies' Heavy Ribbed Vests, high neck and long sleeve•,
regular price 15e., Special price 12ie.
4 doz. Ladies'all wool Ribbed Vests, high neck and log
sleeves, regular price 60e., Special price 43e.
15 doz, pairs Men's Pure Wool Socks, worth regular 20c., Spa,
ial price 2 pairs for 25c.
5 doz. pairs Men's Heavy Socks, worth regular 15c., Clearing,
price 10c.
10 pieces Heavy Factory Cotton, worth 7c., Special price 5e.
NEW MANTLES
Just passed into stock. Our own importations
direct from Germany. Early Mantle buyers can buy no01'
having full confidence that our styles are correct and in-,
elude the very latest Novelties. You must come here if
you want large assortment and Low Prices.
John Ferguson & Co.
.Highest price paid for Butter and Eggs.
rens
New Tinsel Trimmings,
NEW LACES,
And 1000 yds. 32 in. Flan-
nelette at 6 Cts. per yard,--
tc
The Undersigned has a complete outfit of Unclertalcere
Supplies such as -
CASKETS, COFFINS, ROBES,
First-class Hearse in Connection.
EMBALMING ATTENDS' DTO.
J.A.S. WALKER,
Opposite Town Hall, Bru$sels.
DON'T FOR&- i T
TIIA YOU GET
1on Voir
AND NO FANCY
PRICES AT