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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1893-3-17, Page 11 Vol. 20. No. SO. "Wroxeter. Wnm, MoKoricher, IIowiok, wan in the woods on Friday, 10th inst., and by some means one his font badly, whlnb will lay him up for some time, The little toe was cut off. -- Ora nee re :o w "1 John Forrest hits sold his blaolt0tnith shop and dwelling to George Eokmier, of Ethel, for the 83111 of 1)1,000. Mr. Bob- 03281rtakes p080eseion on Mny lat. If ruiner proves true George will not batch it very long. %ro-tnAtroo10. The next meeting of Grey Connell will be hold in Oranbrook. Cranbrook should have telephone oon• neaten with Brussels. Lase Sunday communion was observed in Knox ollureh. Rev. Mr. Henderson, of Atwood, assisted the pastor at the preparatory service. 1elole" ew°rtie . Jas. Elliott sold a fine team to hie cousin from Bright, for about 91220. James Broomfield, who has been visit. in" friends here for two weeks, returned tehie house in Gale. Wm. Smith purposes building a house this summer. W. J. McKee alio pur- poses erecting a kitchen. A number left for Manitoba lost week, among them being, Araby Campbell, Joseph Vance and Robt. Walker. Coo. Menzies, who hes been eonlinod to the hoose with mumps, after an attach of a month's dnr'ation is able to be out of bed tagain. Thos. McDonald has ago had quite a siege hot he 18 on a fair way to rncovary. After spending two weeks at the Dairy School, Guelph, Wm, Woods has return• ed. IIe will, we expect, be able to ex- pound the butter fat question to the satis- faction of the most fickle mind. We trust his influence may be broagbt to bear with weight on the very important subject which has boon one of the chief topics of disonssion here, namely the use of the Fhtbanolo tester, and although at the eleventh hoer, we hope the majority of the patrons of this factory may see their way ulcer to yet adopt it for the coming 0eae0n. �A twoo ci. 50 pitch bolos on the road between Atwood and Newry. Geo. Currie disposed of his pony to Waltee Jickliug, of Elma, for a fancy figure. Rev, J. 3. fisher was a delegate to the Epworth League aouvention, held in To. route. Rev. O. II. Phillimore Inas resigned the pastorate of the Atwood and Listowel Baptist ohurohas, owing to some die• satlsfttction having arisen in the Listowel cougrogaoion. A pleasing event took place Iaet week in 0011800120n with the Methodist choir practice, when the members presented a beautifully bound Bible and hymn book to George Currie, in reeoguition of his services in the choir and church. The presentation was made by Mies Ida Parker, and au address read by Mies Ida MoBain, The choir unanimously voted Chas. IS. Pelton, of the Bee staff, to the position of leader of the choir in Mr. Ourrie's steed. The Presbyterian Sabbath school is in a very flourishing condition under the suporintendeney of Mr. Dunn, ably as. silted by Mr. Andorsoq. The present number on roll is 135. Following are the officers :—Superintendent, Wm. Dunn ; Aoeistaut Superintendent, Robt. Anderson ; Librarians. Thos. Fullerton, jr., Geo. Dunn ; Secretary, J. L. Mader ; Organist, Miss Jennie Harvey ; Teaoh. er8, R. Anderson, (Bible class), Wm. Bell, P. Priest, Mrs. Giddies, Misses Agues Hammond, Annie Priest, Alice Hammond, Lizzie Graham, Jennie Harvey and Belle Mitchell. Three ad- ditional teaohere are required for the Summer menthe. W0.1eon.. Another wedding is said to be near at hand. Levi Judkins and son are visiting at John Hewitt's. The three year pastorate of Rev. W. Ottewell will conolude on July let of this year. Rev. D. Forrest attended the meeting of Presbytery at Kincardine on Tuesday of this week, 0has. Turnbull has gone to Manitoba. Miss Grimoldby, J. MoTaggart and others axe away to Northern Dakota. R. T. or T.—An open meeting of the Boys' Templare will bo held in the For. esters' Hall on Wednesday, March 22nd, commencing at l o'clock. An interest. ing program is in preparation and every- body will bo made welcome. Golsen WEDDING.—Tho 50th anniver- sary of the marriage of John Howitt and Wife, old reek -lents of this place, was celebrated on Teeeday of this week, a large number of reletfvee . and friends being present at their comfortable resi. dance on the any mentioned. The worthy couple were presented with a number of beautiful and useful presents. The company enjoyed themselves in good style, a program of vocal and loetru- mental music, by Prof, Hawkins and others, adding greatly to the pleasure of the poste. At 5 p, m, all sat down to a 0111111)100(18 repast. The evening pe08od pleasantly with games and other amuse• matte and before the 0onlmny separated for their respective homes Macy hearty and honest wishes wore expressed for lengthened deye and i(10rma81ng happi- ness to the host end hostess ass they con• tine() their jonrnoy through life. A few wads concerning Mr. and Mr0, Howittes earlier years will prove interesting. They were horn in Buolcinghamehire,1,nglaud. Mrs. IIewitt's maiden name woe Anna Baton and she was united in marriage to Dix. Hewitt on March 14th, 1848, all 'CV811os1, England. Five weeks after their Wedding they sailed too America _.._... . BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1893 W. H. KERR, Prop, tend settle] in Vanghu township, and 4 years Tater moved to Hmlletb township. Abont 40 years ago they carne to Walton, where a bosh farm was taken up. By hard work and the penalise of eoonetny the goddess Fortune smiled on their undertakings and pla00d the family in a proeperou0 condition, Out of 12 child. 0011 10 are living, some 0f them leaving found home in Oalifornia, Iowa and Dakota. Mr. Ilewitt, although 70 years of age next April, is cheery end active anti he and hie estimable partner bid fair to enjoy a good many ,years erat. Tan Pose adds its congratulations. F�a1 ell aeze. Mies Bella Fraser is visiting at Strat- ford. Mese E1108 Gimblelt, who formealy resided Here, is visiting friends er p0enent. B. Allen, of Stratford, agent for the London Life In801'an08 company spent a few days here last week. Albert, son of John Little, started for Dunnville, ICeutuolty, on Monday of last week. He gale to see an mole and if he likes the country he intends to stay for it time at leant. 1311-111. Assessor McGill is abont through ev01a his animal visit. lawyer Cook expecte to leave for Saginaw, Dfinll., this week.' Tho electric light has brightened nn tilis burg immensely, and is giving static. faction. WW1. Sims, blacksmith, who ilea been ill for some time pest, i0 not improving very feat. No service in Trinity church on Sun- day morning next, in the evening Rev. Mr. Diehl, of Holnoeville, will preach a 1mi08icnary sermon. On Monday evening the temperance lecture in the Presbyterian church was brought to a close early, owing to 11. Sellars taking a fit. A number of Good Tomplaro from a distance wore in town on Friday of last week, attending the regular meeting of the Blyth lodge, held in the Temperance Hall. Mrs. Lucas and family, who have been spending the Winter with her mother, Mrs. Tanner, sr., of town, left here on Tuesday on their journey home to Cal- gary, N. W. T. Mee. hitehoox, the temperance lastly- er, drew two large crowds on Sunday in the Methodist church, also on the follow. ing Monday and Tuesday evenings in the Presbyterian ahnr0h, which resulted in her getting e, largo number to sign the pledge. Saturday morning Mrs. Parrot received ward from Detroit of the sudden death of her son George, who had been living for the past seven years in that city. Tho deceased held a position in Haman. ton'" drug store hero, previous to going to Detroit. Owing to it being impossible to get into the Westfield cemetery for the snow, the remains wore not bronebt home to be ddposited in the family plot. F.1$1oo1, $1.00 in advance secures Tnu Pow for the balance of 1808. There was no service in the Presby- terian church last Sunday as it was oomrnunion at Oranbroolt. Some dreadful pituli holes on the station road. It should be somebody's business to see that they are filled in. Dire. Lawrence Dobson's health is not et all what her many friends would de- sire it to be, but we hope the Spring weather will make an improvement. Our old friende Wm. Patton and wife, of Hespeler, are intending to beoome residents of Ethel in the course of a few weeks. They will be heartily welcomed. George Balmier intends moving to Jamestown this Spring where he has pur- chased a blaoksmithing business and a house. Wonder what be will do with the latter 7 It is reported that the Rev. Mr. Lee, the English 011uro13 clergyman bare ie going to leave the ministry on account' of ill health. He will be missed very math as he hits made many friends and proved himself a gentleman and a Christian. CONCERT.—The concert given in the Township Hall lase Friday evening, tin- der the auspices of the Sons of Temper - aloe, was a very enjoyable one and re• fleeted not only oredit on the performers, but on the energehio committee that made the arrangements, There was a large audience, who were not slow in allowing their appreoiation of the various numbers rendered. The following was the program :—Instrumental selection, Miss Bali ; ohairman's address, W. H. Kerr recitation, "Clear the way," Johnnie Cameron ; song, "The seven ages," James Fax ; solo, Mise Lang ; dialogue, "The census taker," D. Lam- ont, W. Newcombe, Missoe Willis, J. Milne and W. Baynard ; quartette, "Mortgage the farm," Messrs. Willis and Magian and Misses Spence and Lang ; encore, "Three old maids of Leo," Misses R, Sponoe, L. Spence, M. Lang, and Mr, Magian ; song, "Tho story of a Idea," James Fax ; solo, Mies Davies ; tableau, "Tho drunkard's home," scene 1, Geo, Brewster, Willie Spence, Johnnie Camer- on, Mrs. S. Niohol and Mies Emma Im• lay ; inetrumeutal selection, Prof. Hawins ; tableau, "Tho drunkard's home," scene 2, same 0lnaraoters as scene 1 ; solo, Miss Selena ; dialogue, "A eat wit110111 an owner," Miss S. Willie and Nissans. Brewster, Willis and Lindsay ; song, "A day at the drone," lies. Pax ; recitation, 'Love in a tree," jure. Kel- lner; ta111eam, ';A herd shave," Goo. Browstar ; duett, Mae Dario and M'r. Willie ; song, "Sohneider'e Band," Jas, Fax ; National Anthem by the °empany. The 10th01ite0 aoquibted themselves admirably. Dir, Vex w,10 a8 fenny as Mr and responded cheerfully to tho encores. T110 pr0000(1l [amounted to ever $85,00. Mien Davids kindly loaned hoe piano for the. occasion. Prof, hawking played Mr. Fax's acconlpannhuente and Miss' Bail, Miss Nowoombo 1131(] Miss Davies performer! similar duties for 111e other vooali010, There Wae1'e te poor plow on the program, If..i„ot'.OW el. \Vernon H. Hay ilea boon 111npoineod bailiff of the Division Court hero, in place of Robt. Ilay, resigned. Tho Emoritld Temperance Workers, under the auspices of the R. T. of T., will hold a week's meetings in the Town Hall, commencing on the 10th April. The W. 0. T. Union has ong,tged the Rev. Anna H. Shaw, of Washingbon, D. 0„ for two addresses in Listowel, the first on Sunday night, kith inst., and the second on the Monday following. Mrs. Dingman, wife of Dr. Dingman, was called away last week by a telegram aunouneiug the death of her sister, Miss Annie I-Iopkins, at Cambridge, N. Y. The deceased had been in poor health for some time, Kidd Bros' Oliver Wilkes floored a big victory at the Provinoial Spring Sbnllion Show hold in Toronto last week, taking the sweepstakes prize, $20, for best roadster stallion, any age, given by the Agrioutterel and Arts Aweooiation of Ontario. The concert by the married men of the Methodist ailment was carried to a very eucues8ful issue. There was agood turn- out of young and old, and from the hearty applause ]which at all limos greet• el both 8pe:nke10 and singers, it would appear that everybody was enjoying himself and herself. After the program 1un0h was served in the basement. The proceeds amounted to over 342.00. Mein getereires. The roof of the rear part of the build• lug occupied by T. II. Ross caved in from the great weight of 8uoty. The dog -poisoners are still et work. One of the latest victims is Jack, the thoroughbred Irish fox terrier owned by Lionel Hanson, of the Queen's. John Teasley, ,familiarly known as "happy," left town last week for 1llani• obs, teller(' 110 has a farm. He was a tresident of Lower Wiugham about 13 years ago. Last week Stephen Piper, au employee in McLean & Son's saw mill, of thin place, had the small linger of his left hand taken off with the slab saw, at which he was working. The beautiful osmate "Britannia and her Daughters" was presented on the evening of March 17th in the town hall, by the pupils of the Presbyterian Sunday school, under the direction of Prof.,Scott. Tho Times says :—Our townsman, James MoLanohlln, is becoming quite a professional at draughts. On Thursday evening last he played 11 games with Douglas Fraser and Wm. Walker, of Turnberry, winning the whole seven from Fraser and six from Walker, 111e seventh being a draw. The meeting held in the Baptist church to consider the formation of a Normal class for the study of the Scrip- tures, was fairly well attended. After some disouesiou a committee consisting of elle ministers of the different churches and superintendents of the Sabbath 80110010, was appointed to further oon• aider the matter. Councillor Golley, owing to the action taken by Couooillor McKenzie, has re- signed his seat. Mr. Golley's property qualification was not just np to the mark when the previous elections occurred, although he ono qualify now. Dlr. Sutherland. stays be will not take the seat, as he is entitled to, which will necessitate another nomination, when Dir. Golley will no doubt be returned by acclamation. Grew. A wedding in the near future on the 1st con. The roads are in a bad stable owing to the thaw. The item referring to Miss Lowery visiting on the boundary should have read Miss Torry. Who is the young man on the 2nd oon. who drives the young ladies home on the front bob -sleigh 7 Miss Lottie Hill arrived home this week from Toronto where the has been attending the Conservatory pedaling her musical education. We weloome her book. Alex. Kellner has tauten charge of the farms of Alex. Forsyth, 24 miles North of Brussels, and will work them on shares. Report says he will Boon take a housekeeper. W. W. Hoy and wife returned on Saturday from a visit to Mr. Hoye mother, near Oollingwood. The old lady is 80 years of age and is in very poor health at present. A number of young folks drove to the roeidenoe of Mrs. Moffatt, Morriebank, on Friday night of last week where they tripped the light fantastic until the wee oma' hours ayont the 'twat. Fools Bola.,—On Saturday, 25t11 ult., the football team of S. S. No. 0, Morris, Dame over and played a friendly game with the "Exoelsiore" of S. S. No. 8, Grey. The day was all that could be de• sired, a gentle wind and a clear, cool, bracing atmosphere. Play began about 2 o'olook, No, 3 won the toss and decided to kick down. Play began and the ball travelled from one goal to the other un- til finally the Morrie centre drove the ball between the poste. The goal, how- ever, was disallowed by the rotate° na beioA off side. Play was started once more and the "Bxoelsioro" getting in Dome fine combination, which puzzled the Morrie defence, sncemedod in driving the ball between the flags but a foul was olaimed f11 froom of goal consorinenely half tine ended with no goals scored. Things now looked blue for the "Expel. sloes" who had to kick up hill and Morris felt Buie of victory. Play had not been started long, however, when Morris began to 01101 signs of fntigeo tv11i0h became more and more apperen1 towards the close of the game, Shot Alba shot teas rained,in upon 111e Mortis goal 1-1111 alIly 3110 excellent play of the goal -keeper saver( 1110111 from severe do., feat, Finally af100 some fine loam play the "Exoolarore" scored the first goal. Nemeses goal0 were scored Were time was np and the match thus ended 1 to 0 111 favor of S. S. No. 11, Gray, WM. Smith anted as referee to the entire antis- faotion of both dubs, We are pioaeerl to notice that the medloal treatment received by Wm. Pollard, at Toronto, for loin 03o8 lute proved very beneficial and his eyesight 1s now about all right. 13. J, Hill, merchant, of Toronto, f0 visiting ander the parental roof this weep. IIe pli0pa0ee !Waking a business trip to the West. Mete John hill oleo talks of paying relatives aid friends in Manitoba and the N. W. T., a visit. R. 11:. MoDeneld is removing this week from the 0th to the l2tit eon. to hie re. oently purchased farm. Wo wish him prosperity, Mr. Benefield, of Stratford, has puraha0011 the Habkirk farm on the 0th from Mr. McDermott, of Stratford. The price is said to bo $4,000. 13.180000 VS. Excansron8.—On Friday afternoon of lase woek the "Excelsior" football team of S. S. No. 3 played a match with the "Rangers" of No. 0 at the latter school. The snow was almost too soft to make first-olass playing bob during the 40 minutes the fun lasted some lively kicking was done with the result 1 to 0 in favor of No. 0. W..A. Smith refereed the matoh in a satisfac- tory m000ee. This being the first time the "Excelsinrs" have been defeated, No. 8 feels greatly anted over its 80000888. The following boys nonatitnted the home team ;—.Jonah and Ben. Poi lard, Telford Keifer, Walter, Charlie and John Bishop, Hugh McCartney, Jonathan Wright, Geo. Keys and E. hill, (teacher.) Only ten persons played ns No. 3 was one shoot. 11Ltrnllmvian. An interesting event oontlered at the residence of James Snuffle on Wednesday, March 3th, bo- ing the marriage of hie third daughter, Miss Lizzie, to John H. Ixislop, an in- tlastrions end prn0peroes young farmer of Carlisle, N. W. T., son of Jas. Hislop, of this township. To Bay that Miss Smillie is widely known for her many good qualities and is a general favorite would but faintly convey the esteem in which she is held in this community. Tho 0000M0119 was performed by Rev. D. Forrest, of Walton, and was witnessed by about fifty of the relative+ of the con- tracting parties. The bride and brides- maid, Miss Mary Smillie, were neatly attired in main colored cashmere with all the other suitable accompaniments. The groom was assisted byhis cousin, Archin Hislop, in his u0ual calm, de- liberate way. The oongratnletions end good wishes over, and Mr. Hislop might well bo congratulated on having secured for a life partner such an estimable young lady, the proof of which was plain. ly seen by the number of costly and use- ful presents they were the recipients of, all sat down to a supper got up 1n Mrs. Smillio's best style and it is needless to say all did ample justioo to it. After supper the company spent an hour or two in social chat then all went borne wishing the married couple a happy and prosperous life and that all might meet again in the near future on some similar occasion. The young couple took the train at Brussels on Friday, 10th inst., for theNorthwest where Mr. Hislop has a borne already prepared. 'While we deeply regret the removal of Mrs. Hislop from our midst we can assure the good people of Carlisle that in her they will find a hind friend and a lady in every sense of the 10001 and we hope they will use her well. 1311" c v'tale. Wm. Sellers has moved his family to Clinton, Ont., where he lute secured steady employment. The I. 0. G. T. Lodge of this village is wide awoke and quite a number of new members are being enrolled. Christopher Thornton and James S. Timmins have exchanged horses as they each lilted he other's animal best. Rev. A. Y. Hartley was away Tuesday attending tee meeting of Presbytery at Kincardine. Some Indies aloe went to attend the annual meeting of the W. F. M. S. James S. Timmins has rented his farm to James Crawford who has bad charge of said farm for the past two years. We wish him success in this new departure. A meeting of the patrons of the Blue. vale obeese factory was held in the For, tasters' Hall on Monday, 511) inst., to take into consideration the desirability of starting a Winter creamery, also the pay meat for milk according to the butter fate oontained in it. Both propoeals were voted down by large majorities. Mrs. j'ae. Timmins is now organist in the Methodist ohnroh, She tools charge of 4110 organ for the first time on Sunday night last. The choir is preparing to gfve a service of song on the evening of Baster Sunday, April 2nd, Excellent nets music las been procured and with Mrs. Timeline at the organ, leaving Mies Maggie Stewart free to sing, the choir is ar,'offoient one and the servioo will bo of iuteresb and profit. On Tuesday night lase a social was held in the basement of the Methodist ohnroh, under the auspices of the "Wil ling Workers' Society", and, although the roads were had and the night stormy, it evas a seethes in every particular. The tee, provided by the ladies was an excel - lout ono, though not as elaborate as for a tea•moeting, and the provision was %bandanb, After tea Mr. Timmins was galled to the chair and presided over the intermits of the meeting with hie 318001 abiliey and affability, expressing hie ap• preoiat1on of the honor conferred upon him, and hoping that 0,11 would enjoy themselves and bo drawn closer together, every vestige of oohangemont and envy eliminated from all hearts tire a result of this social gathering. IIe thou intro• dead the performers in a few well. chosen reuarlt8, oinking everything pass off very pleesahlly. The readings by W. II. and Robert Stewart, Let I31011or, Mies Jenkins, the music, both initrntnenttel and v00a1, by Ales. Timmins, Mies Maggio Steuart, homey Robb, Dir. McPherson jr„ and the choir, were all good and m3011 appreciated by the audience. Al. together the menial were 11111013 pleased at the success of their nndeetaldng. Pro. mods in aid of parsonage, Bi.orriw. Revival services are in progress at Sunshine Methodist ohurah. Mina Tomlin Kelly, of the 1101 line, is visiting Menthe in Hullott tat present. The hay pressers are working in the vicinity of the White school, 8111 con., this week. Co. Matter Mooney i0 away attending thes Gr100010.and Lodge of the Orange Order thi Robbie and Lizzie Moore were in East Wawanosh visiting their 0ou81n8 on Fri- day and Saturday. A. G. leasmn has leased ,John Broad• foot's farm, West of Breesels, and will move thele next week, Wm. James Johnston, jr., of 1st line Morris, has been very ill with intim-nine. Mon of the Image. He ie somewhat better now. David Moore lens engaged James Laid. late, son of Robert Laidlaw, for the sum- mer months. James is a reliable young man and Mr. :Moore is fortunate ie Beene. ing his services. Invitatione are out for a wedding on the 7111 line this week. The fever is evidently going North an there has al- ready been a wedding on the Oth and oma 013 the 8111 line lately. Jolm Agen, of the 0th line, had a bee Wednesday afternoon cutting wood. The invited guests enjoyed themselves in the evening by games, singing and keeping time to the musi0 with their light fan• reeds toe. Robert ,\fathers, of lot oon., lost a very fine horse last week. The animal had been kinked while some of the young people were Tawny visiting Mende in Wawanoah and mortificntiou having set in, they had to kill it. W. M. Moore and wife, of Toronto, who have been visiting in thin locality during the past few weeks, returned home last week. While here Willio,pnr- chased a fine four-year-old driver and took it to the city with hint. Frank and Chas. Armstrong, sons of Rich Armstrong, 3rd line, who went to the Northwest some two or three year's ago are having bad luck with their horses. One has died and three others aro not ex. panted to recover. They lost a vteluabie horse a ,year ego too. Francis Ashton has rented his farm to Wm, Casemore jr., from near Wingham. He will move over to his other plaoe on the 7th of Morris in a few weeks. His son Archie is lying at the home of his eou8in, Mrs. Lucas, of Gorrie, very ill with consumption. Very little hope is entertained of his recovery. Mr. Ashton has an emotion sale on Friday of this week. Osrl'.—l1rs. George Brewer died at her late residence, eon. 4, on Saturday morning, aged 71 years. The deceased wait born in Wellington, Somersetshire, England, and was united in marriage to her now bereft partner on .December 25311, 1852. They came to St. Thomas, Ontario, in May 1853, and after a reef- denoe of 23 years, removed to Seaforth, and 2:1 years later took np lot 23, con. 4 from the Crown Land Department and became residents of this township, where they have lived continuously since. Mrs. Brewer was a hearty, strong woman and a helpmeet indeed to her husband in pioneering it in years gone by. She had been ill for about 12 months previous to her death, suffering from a complication of diseases. Her end was peace. Her children are Wil• Ilam, Edmund, Fred., Mrs. W. Wilkin- son and Henry. She was a member of the New Connexion church previous to the union. The funeral took plane on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. G. F. Salton, of Brussels, oonduottog the service. In. termeut was made in Brussels cemetery. Box Saute—The box eooial bold er the residence of Jas. Ireland, on Thurs. day evening of last week, was a grand success. The rends were not very favor- able owing to the large amount of rain which fell during the day but the night was all that could be desired and four large sleigh loads drove out from Bras. eels w11io11 swelled the number present to about 175. At 0 o'clock the chairman, Wm, A. Smith, teacher, Grey, took the chair and the following program was exceedingly well rendered :—Solos by A. Strachan, Mies Maggie Taylor, in- strumental music by Miss Margery Strachan, doett by Mr. Strachan and 1111013 Taylor, instrumental by Miss Mary Lamont, solo, (German) D. Strubb ; organ solo, Miss Jennie MoLeuohlin ; dude, organ and harmonica, Miss Edith Buell and brother. The sale of boxes name about 10 o'clock and then the fun began. Some got what they wanted, some got what they didn't want and some got neither what they Wanted nor what they did not want, be. cause there teas a scarcity of boxes. Every person spent a very enjoyable evening and left wail pleased. The pro. needs amounted to $10.80 and will be planed to the credit of the Bruesele Knox church Sewing Circle. Dan Dsolu.—Last Sunday evening about 7 o'clock Charles Mitchell, a well. known resident of the 5111 line, inflicted a terrible gash on his throat with lan old eioklo. A physician was sent for at once to Brussels aid sixteen seitehe0 were neeeseary to close the wound. The j0glar vein woe dantegod but not severed, In a fit of coughing some time after, the vein burst anal the patient died about midnight. He was in hie 45111 year. The deceased was troubled with hie mind acme years ago and was sent to the asy- lum for treatment. Fur some time peat it was noticed that there wee likely to be a re.00cnerenae of the same alnllotion and the family guarded the sufferer as well as possible. Itis said that he made an at• tempt to use it 01,000 which was arrested by the instrument being taken from him and he also threatened to drown him- self. lie leaves a wife and levo ahfldeen to month his 1lutfn101y demise. There is a rumour that Mitchell was not kindly treated by hie relatives but the nearest neighb0re say this le untrue. Mr. Mitch. ell belonged to the Canadian Order of Foresters and the funeral ou Wodneeday Hfterumn was under their 0(10pi008. Rev. David Miller, of Br'uesols, w0.0 the officiating clergyman. The interment was made tee the Sunshine burying ground, ' Huron Assizes. The Huron Assizes opened Monday afternoon before lion. Justice Rose. There were six jury and six nou•jury eases. The criminal side of the court was light, only two ousel being on the calendar, one arising out of an assault charged against Durnion, Laird aud Mc- Gee upon Cmtduo1or McCallum and a brakeman, and one of perinry against Robt, J. Gore, resulting from a oharge made against 12. C. Cameron. The To- ronto bar was represented by Ce. F. Shep- ley, Cl, O., and W. It, Riddell, the latter acting as crown enuneel. Tho cases of Breckenridge vs, 13reekenridgo and At- torney -General ve. I3runadeu were settled out of -court. Baird vs. McLeod, Stewart vs. McLean and Waxeoborg vs. Beacom stand till next sittinge. Adair vs. Wade was undefended and judgment was given for plaintiff. The mach talked of assault case of Condnotor McCallum vs. Durnion, Laird and McGee was amicably settled. Font true bills were found against the Kincar. dinettes, by the Grand Jury. Durnion and Laird plead guilty and were fined $200 and bound to keep the peace for 5 years. McGee was disohergod. In the G. T. It. suit for interfering with the free use of the car Durnion and Laird were allowed their liberty en suspended senten30. 1t ns hinted that the cases against 111000110 nn and Leitch, to be heard at Walkerton, may be settled also. Tuesday Drs. Smith and Second, and R. McGee undertook to drive to Goderioh from Kincardine on Lake Huron. The horses broke through the ice and were drowned. The case of Copp vs. Coleman was tak011 np. 1301. Copp, the plaintiff, built a foundry for the defendant in the town of Seaforth and claims some 52,- 000 as the balance due on the contract. The defendant alleges thee the building was not completed according to contract ; that it is unsafe, dengerous and not at all litted for the purpose of a foundry where heavy ma0hintey is fn operation ; that it thews signs of going to pikes, and counter claims far damages. There were a great many witnesses. Judg- ment was reserved. A trite bill teeniest Robert John Knox Gore, on two indictments for perjury. Gore, on being arraigned, pleaded guilty. Ills Lordship deferred sentence. PERSONA L I'AItAIlR.iVHS- Addie Cormack has gone to Chicago. D. C. Ross was in Durham this week. Mrs. Thos. Stewart i0 still very poor. ly. Miss .!label Jackson is home from To. route. Miss Teenie Menzies has been on 1110 sink lint. 0. E. Turnbull, of Guelph, Snndayed in Brussels. J. A. Young, of Mount Forest, was in town this week. Henry and John Haists talk of trying their luck in Michigan. Wm. White, (King Billy) of Mitchell, was in town last week. Mrs. Lopped and son have returned to their home in Toronto. Mrs. J. S. Smith nod Gordon are visit. log at Kincardine this week. Mrs. Thos. Danford is home from a visit to Clinton and Seaforth. I. 0. Richards is down to Bayfield on a business trip for a couple of days. Miss Cora Ferguson, of Teeswator, was visiting in Brussels and locality this week. Mrs. H. J. Whitley and children, of Kincardine, were visiting at Jas. Jones' last week. Mrs. Robinson, of Alpena, Mich., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Welsh, Mfil street, Brussels. T. A. Hawkins was at Ethel neat Fri- day evening taking part iu the Sons of Temperance concert. The infant daughter of Jas. Walker has been dangerously ill with bronohitis but is improving nicely now. Mies Kate Riohardson, teacher at Tee0wttter, was renewing old acquaint- ances in Brussels for a few days. Fred. Downing talks of taking a rest from shoemaking during the Doming Summer end trying sailing instead. Robt. Ross, machinist, has gone to St. Catharines where be hos a situation in Wright & Cunningham's machine shop. We wish him success, Rev. J. Ross, B. A., Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Graham, and others, attended the meet. (ng of Presbytery and W. F. M. S. at Kincardine last Tuesday. W. M. Sinclair, R. M. Dickson, J. T. Rose, Noble Gerry, F. S. Scott, P. Scott, Dr. MoNaughton and Neil Richardson were away at Godorich this week. .ADDITIONAL I, 00.111, NEWS. Seams or Srmno.—Crowe are return- ing from their Winter's visit,—The boys aro busy with marbles.—Spring millinery openings are talked of.—Robina have made their appearanoo.—Maple sugar, "our own make," is offered for sale.— Gardeu treed are ocoupyiug a front plane and if a"dirty lookingt, Italian would show up with a llnrdygirdy no further proof would be necessary nkat gentle Spring had come. To indium the 0anadia7 branch of the McCormick Manufacturing Cotnpany to laoato in Wallteeville, a free site and exemption is offered, while Walker, the big distiller, proposes to erect the build• ing free and pub in a railway siding. A petition lute been presented to Sir John Thompson asking for the r0lease of Wm. G, Collins, who two sentenced to four years from Stratford in Kingston penitentiary for obtaining under false pretences, 0111110 beef to the value of $1,25 Collins eemplein8 he wag 3101 given, a fair 1001. On the tone day he Ivan con. vioted of the offence above referred to he wa8 convi0.0d to :several nllarg00 of lrtroony. The matter has beer, rotund in Pollee Mn istoalo O'Lnano to report mm, and the 0hallee0 of William obtaining his h'eedoe when all the facts are laid before the Minister of Juotiee, would op. pear to be small,