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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1885-7-3, Page 5lois 3, 1885 DISTRICT NEWS. The overage attendance of pupils iu our public sobool for the last six months was 60. The boys are going to Molesworth on the lat, to play a game of ball with the base -ball °lab there. Mrs. Ross, of Clifford, was visiting at James MoRolvey's last week.-- Mrs. ee,°.-14Irs. J. T. Cook is away visiting friends in Lakelet, The sidewallc between the village and the station is almost finished. David Milne, the pathntaster, had the supervision of tho work, and he did a splendid job. The sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per was dispensed) in the Presbyter- ian church last Sunday. Rev. Mr,, MoQuarrie, of Wingham, preached on Saturday. Rev. D. B. McRae, the pastor, conducted the service on Sun- day morning, and Rev. I11r. Gregg, of Paisley, in the evening. The following are the names of the officere elected for the present quer- ter in Ethel Division, No. 149, Sons of Temperance :--W. P., E. H. Tompkins ; W. A. Miss Mary Rupp ; Treas., Mrs. D. Eckmier ; F. Scribe, A. Eckmier ; R. S., D. Cameron ; A. R. S., Miss Jemima Tindall ; Con. tinder, Alfred Fogel; A. Oen., Mies Mary Tindall; 0. ,Sentinel, Wm. J. S tarp ; L Sentinel, Mies 0. Whelp. t .,n ; P. W. P., John Imlay. Ban eyes! e. Slight frosts for several nighte, no damage reported. Lightning killed a horse belonging to Mr. Wilson, on Sunday last. The new Methodist minister, Rev. Jus. Cook, arrived this week. John Johustou, of "The Royal," is rejoicing over a bouncing baby boy. Our cheese factory turns out forty cheeses daily and the milk is still in• creasing. Rev. W. W. Leech, wife and family, of Arkwright, are the guests of Jos. Leech. The Methodist and Presbyterian Sabbath Schools plc-nie together on Friday, the 8rd inst. Rev. A. Y. Hartley ie back from Montreal and feels more than ever satisfied with old Ontario. J. J. Messer, of Hamilton, is home for Ms holidays. He looks as though the air of 13urimgton bay agreed with his constitution. Thos. Farrow, M. P., paid another visit home last Friday, returning to Ottawa on Tuesday. He says there is no telling when the session will close. Rev. Mr. Lounds preached his faro - well sermon on Sunday, June 28th, and left this week for Pine River, where he will reside until a parsonage can be secured at Amberly. The Johnston congregation pre- sented Rev. Mr. Lounds with an ad- drose, and illrs. Lounds with a hand- some china ten set prior to their do- parture to their new field of labor. A ten year old sou of J. Elliot died suddenly on Saturday, after an illness of three days, caused by blood poison- ing arising from what was thought to to bo an insignificant stone -bruise on the heel. A base ball match, between the Fordwich club and the home team, on Dominion Day, resulted in a vie. tory for Bluevale by a score of 30 to 5. Gardner's curves puzzled the lade from Howiok. There is coneiderablo building go- ing on in this locality this season. Sarni. Black has just completed a fine largo barn and greatly improved his old one. --Abraham Jeokeon has the foundation walls up for a large barn. —James Caeemore is just roofing his new brick dwelling.–Contractor Haw- kins has a dwelling for Jno. Powell and one for Mr. Wiley well under way and T. K. Powell is raising ono of the largest barns on his line. Ono of the Bost concerts ever hold in a country place was given by the Congrogationalists at Gemmel's tor- nere on Monday evening. The pro- gram consisted of innoh, speeches by Revile. Bleak, Edwards, Tott, and Hartley; songs by Mise Brown and Messrs. Gibson, of Wroxeter, and Miss Rogers, of Gorrio. Inetrnmsn- tal mil9iC by Prof. Williams, of Wingham, and character readings by Mr. Graeey, of Wingham. Every performer was a star, not a stick iu the whole list. Proceeds applied to Sabbath School fund. Goclerieh. Goderioh rejoices in two dentists. The ladies of St. George's church hold a strawberry festival in the park. The roller rink ie proving a great attraction. Tho band opened it a shod time ago to the tune of the very popular "National" , march, paying the composer that neat compliment. Mise Cirano, just returned from Chi - sago, delights all with her fine abat- ing. The band plays on Tuesday and Friday evenings, The Women'e Temperance Asso- ciation had rt very successful meeting an Tuesday evening of last week, in the Temperance Wall. The speakers were Revs. Dr. The and T. 0. Camp- bell, who is even more vigorous than ever, The other gentlemen were T. McGillicuddy, of the Signal, and J. Mitchell, of the Star, who, we aro glad to find, has not lost his voice from suffering, a short time ago, with a sovore case of sore throat. Their speeches were terse and to the point, and although they aro travelling a thorny path, the Signal editor for- getteth not to pluck a flower for his button -Bolo while he journeyoth. The editor of the Star was chairman. Mr. Strang, of the High School, drew some logical illustrations, and was listened to with much satisfaction. The Misses and Mr. Ellard sang a beautiful trio. Mise Grace Robert. son, now of Clinton, gave a flue ex- hibition of her elocutionary powers by reciting "Tho Gambler's Wife.' Mr. Brown, of the Swiss soap fac- tory, sang in a fine voice, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought," Mee Trueman organist. The meeting closed with the doxology, and prayer by Dr. Uro. Tho ladies of the Asso- ciation sat on tlieoplatform. Grey. A note of how ns Greyites celebrat- ed Dominion .Day will be given next week. P. Robertson has the stone found- ation ready for his now barn, on his lot on the 0th con. The barn will be 54 x 88 feet. The crops have a splendid appear- enoo so far. Fall wheat is coming on very fast and will bo ready to harvest somewhat earlier than usual, hay will be later than usual. Flax is doing well this year. A sample pulled from a field belonging to James Menzies, on dune 27th, measured a full 3 feet in length. This flax was sowed on the 2nd of May and is commencing to flower now. Several farmers in the eastern por- tion of the township had sheep worried by dogs lately. We fail to Goo the use of owning a dog and allowing it to prowl round the oountry. Several doge should be destroyed at once, be- sides the owner is responsible for all damage done by the dog, let it be less or more. Owing to the change in the order of circuit work in commotion with the Brussels and Ethel cirouite of the Methodist church, it was thought ad- visable to drop Jubilee appointment and the members have decided to go to Boos and Ethel. .Cho service at Roe's church will be at 10 a.m. ins toad of 2:80 p.m. in future. The Brown Bros. recently purchas- ed and brought home one of the cele- brated "Decker" separators, built for their steamer, by MoPherson igt Mc- Donald, Stratford. These machines are spoken highly of by all farmers who have steed them, and the Brown Bros., being old threshers, have spar- ed neither time or money to get one of the best machines of the day, Willie Smith, Wm. Marney, and Ellie McIntosh, pupils of S. S. No. 8, are away itt Seafor'th this week writ- ing at the entrance examination to the High School, Victor Smith and Pen- elope McDougall are writing for Teach- ers' certificates. School closes on Friday of this week. The teacher, J. H. McBain, will go to his home, near Listowel, and this fall will attend the Normal School. J. W. Shaw will resume his position of teacher after vacation. A new barn was recently erected on the farm of Wm. Millough, It stands on posts an d will have stabl- ing underneath. Tho raising was run on political lines and the respect- ive sides were captained by Jno. Credo! and Thoe, Popper. After au exciting raco Pepper made it too hot for his opponent and was declared winner. The barn is 80 x 50 feet,. with a lean-to of 14 x 80 feet, and will bo a great accommodation to Mr. Millough. Onxe''.—Susan, relict of late Win. White, died at her residence, lot 20, con. 6, Grey, on Monday morning, aged 88 years. Tho deceased has boon ill for some time and about a week ago she had a paralaytio stroke and from that time she gradually sank until death relieved her of all suffering, With her hueband, who died over a year ago, Mrs, White came to Grey 21 years ago and settled on the lot on which she died, For a long period they were connected with the Methodist Church and they both died triumphing in the faith. Six children mourn the loss of a Godly mother who always instructed them in the good way. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, Rov, R. Paul officiating. THE BRUSSELS .POST Btei>artn of S. S, No. 8 for the month of June: --4th °lase Nod bfoLanohlin, Win, Kerney, E. Mofntosh. Sen, 8rd Maggio Taylor, John Mc- Neil, Teuuie Semple, Mary Lamont, Andrew Lamont. Jun. 3rd Maggio Lynn, Miuuio Smith, Joule Crooks, Lizzie Strtt°ll- an. San, 2nd Mary McNeil, I3e1la Smith, Katie Smith, Bella Ann Smith. Jun. 2nd Maggio Oliver, Oliver Smith, Oliver Stewart, Maggie Mc- Lauobliu, Bolla DleLauchliu. LZorte . Pie -nits are on the boom. John Bird has flax growing on his farm that meaeuers over 8 feet, Com- petent judges predict a fine crop of flax. John bfeCrae moved and raised his barn and will build stone stabling un- derneath. D. MaNaugbton, the old veteran of Brussels, had the job of moving the barn. It was reported, quite currently too, that our representative in the Domin- ion HHOUSe was going to vote for the Senate's amendments to the Scott Act, but when the vote came on his name was found on the right side. A union Sunday School held in the school house, S. S. No. 4, has been in operation for aboat two months. John Itfo0rea is the superintendeut. The towbars aro Hugh Forsyth, Miss Boyd, S. Walker, and Mrs. Barrie. The attendance is in the neighborhood of 80 pupils. A Library and papers for the school aro to bo procured. A prayer meeting is held every Tues- day evening in the school hoose. Tho following particulars concern - mg the wedding of Wm. Work to Miss Robb, came to hand since last issue • Tho groomsman was Jno. Currie and the bridesmaid Miss Eliza Robb, sister of the bride. The wedding party numbered 85 couples, a large number of them accompanying the bride and groom on a drive to Wroxetor. In the evening the light fantastic was tripped to music furnished by Prof. Roy, at the residence of the bride's parents. GOLDEN BONDS.—Last • Tuesday afternoon Jas. B. McCallum, of New- ark, forsook the solitary position of a bachelor by making Mies Annie New - come los bride. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. S. Fisher, of Blyth, in the presence of a number of guests, at the residence of the bride's parents. Robt. Henderson, of Brus- sels, officiated as groomsman and Miss Annie Wilkinson attended the bride. The happy couple took the evening train from Brussels for their home, Newark, New Jersey, followed by many good wishes. VritnbroolE. Rev. Mr. Hoskin was visiting here last week There was no service in Knox church ou Sabbath last as Sacrament was dispensed in the Ethel congregation. -Mr. Coutts met with his singing class on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock sharp,—Our Sabbath School is inoreasihg in at- tendance. Parents send us your children..—The regular meeting of the Grange Association was held in Dames' hall on Thursday last.—V. Knechtel, the Plymothpreacher, has been delivering a series of Gospel sermons in the street. On Sunday evening last he preached in Dames' hall.—The average attendance of pupils at our school for the half year, ending the 30th ult., was 135.--Soltool closes the 8rd lust and opens the third Monday in August.—A. photo- graph of the school house, seventy- seven pupils and the teacher was taken by F. Uren, of Brussels, a few days ago.—What about the proposed tel- egraph line?—Mr. Mulholland, of Bullet, is visiting at A. McNair's.— Mrs. D. B. McRae has returned from Blyth after a visit of about 4 weeks. I3urori County :,Notes. A queer sort of elopement was de- veloped at Toledo Thursday night by the appearance of John Wood, who said he lived in Clinton, Ont. He said ho was looking for his wifo, tho mother of twelve children and the grandmother of several, who ran away from home last April with Wm. Bradley, a youth of 21, and $100 of Wood's hard cash. The eloping grandmother took a 12 -year old daughter, and the trio hied to De- troit, where they lived at the poor house for two weeks. Wood followed and traded them to Monroe, Mich., and learned that they had lived as paupers during their sojourn there. They worn furnished paupers' tickets to Toledo, and were found by Wood during the night. Mrs. Wood. is 07 years old and returned in company with harhusband and child to Clin- ton. Toronto University Sonata has re- solved that the soldier students will be allowed. their dsgrecie and options. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT -- O H GARFIEL]J LOUSE. --A JOB LOT OF— Men's & Boy's Ear& s Soft Felt Eats, Bought at 40 Cents on the $ to be sacrificed itt the Garfield house. CAT:11J A. INT SEE TEEM. —0— A SPLENDID SELECTION OF Scotch and Canadian Tweeds, Bought at Manufacturer's Prices, to be Cleared Out. Call and In- spect these Goods at the Garfield House. JUST TO HAND AT THE GARF'IELD HOUSE A bot of flochelaga Gray Cottons, Bought for ,Spot Cash with a big discount. , Be Sure and Scour e those Cottons at the Garfield House. T zti Er $T' EP T -IS AWAY V -CS AHEAD of our most Sanguine Expectations. NEW, F RES}, WELLj BOUGHT GHT GOODS, —MADE UP IN THE— Latest and Most Becoming Styles, AND SOLD AT ROCK OTTOM PRICES, has made this Department of the Garfield House --0 MAKE A NOTE OF THIS, —THAT THE— Highest Price is Always Paid T in --FOR-- UT 9 ER & EGGF, ----AT—•— L Et Cor. Turnberry 86 King Streets.