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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1885-10-23, Page 5OCT. 23, 1885. DISTRICT NEWS. t'2*Eton Last Monday a squirrel Inuit was arranged with Geo Stockclalo and JJno Lose as oapt W114. Tito result was:--Stookdalo 620 points, Albert Carter 510 points, Goo. foil ek 200 poiuts, total 1240. Love 1705, J. Baines 770, James Carter 710, total 3275, Love's side thus won by 2035 points. After tho match a splendid supper was partaken of at Boirnes' hotel. Tho eompaey then repaired to the hall where they tripped the light fantastic until near morning. sieaa.fozeth. MILT, Burnie.—The now roller flouring will and saw mill of Messrs. Kyle & Mustard, of Egmoudville„ near Seaforth, was completely de• stroyed by fire early on Tuesday morning last. The proprietors, with other workmen, were in the mill un- til nearly 12 o'clock when they shut down the machinery, and personally inspected the premises before leaving to see that all was right. They were not gone over an hour, however, un- til tho whole place was in flames. The firo origivaled in the lower part of ilia mill but how is not known. When the fire was first noticed it was too far advanced for anything to bo done to stay the flames or to save any of the contents. There was a very high wind blowing at the time and the whole premises, including alto saw mill were one mass of flames in a comparatively short time. A lot of sawn lumber was also destroyed, with the exception 01 a small house on the opposite side of the street, the other buildings in the vicinity wore unin- jured although many of them had a narrow escape and would certainly have gone had it not been for super- human efforts of the people who had congregated. Tho mill was one of the best and most oomplote in this section of the country, and only a couple of months ago a large sum had been invested in improvements. The saw mill also was a most com- plete establishment. The property (lost over $80,000 and the entire loss will foot up to between $36,000 and $40,000, and there was only an in- surance of $5,000. The enterprising proprietors lose their all. and much sympathy is felt for them. Blue -vale - Rev .Mr. Cook is in Seaforth filling Mr. Broley's pulpit during that gen- tlemans stay here. Rev. Jas. Broley, of Seaforth, was the gueat of Jos. Leech from Thurs- day of last week till Monday of this week. The Methodist church was parked last Sunday both morning and even- ing by an attentive audience, who listened carefully to two powerful and earnest sermons preaohedby Rev. Mr. Broley. • Bev. A. Y. Hartley attended the Scott Act (lonvention, at Clinton, an Thursday last, and has not yet re- turned. His pulpit was &lied on Sunday by Rev. Mr. McQuarrio, of Wingham• The Orange Young Britons did a very neat and clever thing, at their meeting 011 last Thursday evening, iu presenting Rev. Mr. Cookwith a cost. ly set of heavily plated table knives and forks. Tho gift was in recogni- tion of the cheerful service rendered by Mr. Cook on the 12th of July last. Threshing is tho every day work and 0 out of every 9 of our farmers just now. Almost every farmer you ' meet is more or less under as aloud, which is dark or light according to tho nature of the stuff that is pub through that day. All grain, with the excep- tion of spring wheat, is turning out fairly well, but a trifle short of the expectations. Ait who were fortunate enough to attend the Harvest Home dinner and coneert, given by the Methodiete on the 15th inet, enjoyed a most de• lightfnl time The dinner, thanks to the untiring efforts of the ladies, was nothing short of a banquet. Mns• is was supplied during the dinner by tho Bluevale band, and nothing was lacking that could possibly add to the enjoyment of the hqur, The concert was firet•class from opening to finish, and reflected great oredit on Bev. Mr. Oook, who had the meeting in charge. and was chiefly instrumental iu pro- viding so nice a musical and literary treat. The turn -out was all that could bo desired, in fact, more than could be accomodated with either sit- ting or standing room. Those who contributed to the evening's enter- tainment wore Wingham's gifted read- er Mr. Gracey, Mies Cargill, of Wing - ham ; the Methodist trio, Smith, Park and Orr, accompanied by Mrs. Smith, also of Wingham ; Miss Johne, of London ; The Wroxeter Quer- 13totte George and T. Gibson, Miss Grown and Mies Rogers of Gordo ; ria tlirs, J. S. Cools, of 13 iuevale. Whore everything woe su universally good Ms needless to particularize, Tho entertainment was brought to a clueo by Rev. 141r. Broley, alter a few relnnrns by the pastor, The par- sonage furnishing fund is enriched $70.20 by the day's proceodiugs. Clinton, Advautago was taken of a short stay at home of E. Holmes, lately appointed Assistant Librarian in the Parliamentary Library at Toronto, to present that gentlemen with a handsome gold headed cane on Mon- day evening, 12 inst. and to entertain him at a farewell supper. A. large number of the leading oitizene of the town were present accompanied by their wives. After supper T. H. Combe made the presentation and read an address to which Mr. Holmes made an appropriate reply. IYonfit ysL Messrs. Jsfferaon & Williams have been busy shipping lumber this week. Wm. Mellon and John Fisher have completed new barns on their respect- ive farms. A new and comfortable stable has been eroded on the parsonage lot. It was fiuished this week. The regular quarterly meeting of the Methodist Church will be hold a week from next Sabbath, Service at 10.80 a. m. A week from next Monday evening Boy. Dr. Williams will deliver his lecture "50 years of Canadian life,"in the Methodist church. Refreshments will bo served before the lecture. A largo turn oat is expected. George Stevenson, son of W. 0. Stevenson, of this plaice, is home from California on a visit. He has boon away 10 years. It is reported, and I guess it is true, that he is going to take one of our young ladies back with him. People say there is to be a wedding, anyhow. C;raaibrool;`. Seo the advt. of J. C. Tuck iu this issue, Ho has as fine a lot of pigs as you can find in a mouth's travels. Wm. Coutts is going to organize a singing class here on Friday evening of this week. All are invited to at- tend. Soma of our merchants are pre- paring to boom their planes of bus- iness so look out for advertisements in TEM POST. A squirrel hunt, shooting match or something of the kind should be organized for Thanksgiving day. Who will push it Tho Canadian Order of Foresters was increased by 11 now members, on Saturday evening last. At the next meeting of the Court new officers will be appointed. The Grey Young Men's Liberal Club meets on Friday evening of this week in Dame's Hall. All parties chosen on the debate are expected to be present. As the subject for debate will be discussed publicly we invite all to attend. Tiro evening's enter- tainment will be interspersed with music. leo charge to be made. All are welcome to come. We shall en- deavor to make the evening as enter- taining as possible. mos -nits. Read the advts. of strayed cattle in the People's column. Mrs. J. Wilson stud Miss Eliza Dickson, of Roxboro', were visiting at James Grieves last week. .Robb. Dickson's new residence, near Brassels is about complotod. It is a very comfortable place. Mr. Dickson lmows how to fix up a place. George Forbes, of Treherno, Man., formerly of this township, has been raking in the prizes at the Agricul- tural show held lately at Portage -la - Prairie. OBIT.—It is our sad duty to Gln:on• isle the decease of firs. Archibald Taylor, well known in tine locality. She took sick on Wednesday evening of lash week with pleurisy and she gradually sank until death released her from suffering on Tuesday morn iug. Tho deceased was a good natur- ed motherly person who had the re- spect of all who know her, Her hue. band, and throe daughters and three sons are left to mourn her decease. The funeral took place on Thurs- day afternoon, the interment being made in the Brussels oemetery, Grey. There are plenty of, auction sales this fall in this township. A. number of farms are changing hands, The executors of too estate of the lato Samuel Slemnron offer lot 12, con, 12, in this township for sale. See advt. in another column, Shoddy peddlers aro oanvassieg some parts of the township, Farmers TRE BRUSSELS POST. want to lot the bull dog loose and their old abet gun loaded and em a warm i'aa4 iE10i_ not be patronized. Auetiou sale of farm, farm et impleioeuba, &o„ on Thursday, 10th, ou lot 14, con, 10, to cornute ut 1 o'clock, sharp. Michael t prop,, Alex. Dolgatty, and. The cheese factory will probe rue tiro balance of October and shut down for this year. 3. A. gusou, the cheese maker, has gl good satisfaction and his cheese a wo]1. About ten cheese a day turned out now. The season 1 been n successful one. get} tit give i , They should colt, idov. nos lox, blwill! F er- e11H URGE ORDERS CAA rtre las !!! JE s�rarr• *fE1�P8i.9eltiYdJOSJi mm o� $ e, x , [11115 �.w}�.., r, ti l moles'+ accm.. ='-Ens o ia:s Last week Wesley Yeo arrived home from Brandon, Man. He has been farming during the past simmer and brought a splendid sample of wheat, grown on his farm, with him, that may be soon at Tris Pees Pub- lishing kiouse. He says frost only hurt grain that was grown on low land. Ho sold his crop in the field. For several weeks, what was sup. posed to bo a bear, made havoc amongst the farmers sheep in this township, near the boundary of Elma. On Wednesday. 7th inst., Wesley Bevil', son of Isaac Ravi'', of Elute, coming to hear of his bearabip's de- predation, sot a dead fall oil the rear of his father's farm, where signs of the bear had been discovered, and next morning found the boor in the trap, dead. He was supposed to be two or throe years old and would weigh about 800 pounds. The examinations in S. S. No, 5, Grey, was hold on Friday 0th inst., and proved to be a grand auecess. The tasty decoration of the school room, and the presence of many of the perorate and friends showed plain• ly that the section is thoroughly alive in the interests of education. The different classes were ably exam - fined by Messrs. Rothwell, Cosens and Kiernan, assisted by Miss Del - yea. Tho answering was character- ized by promptness, and all proseut expressed themselves as being highly gratified with the very ex- cellent ebanding of the school. Al- though this is the first year of lir. McKinley's teaching career, he has proved himself to be a very efficient teacher and an excellout disciplinar- ian. During his short stay among ns w0 have found him to bo a gentle- man of unblemished character, and his presence has tended to elevate the moral tone of the school. The un• animus wish of parents and child- ren, as well as of the fair young ladies, is that George may long remain with us as teacher., so that we may be permitted to enjoy many more equally successful exam• inations in the future. PLowrtro MATcra.—Last Wednesday the annual plowing match of the Grey Plowman's Association was held on the farm of Thos. Lurie. The day was a good one for plowing although a little too chilly for the comfort of spectators. We have at- tended a good many matches but never saw a lot of better work done, There was nob a poor land in the field, and the work done by some of the young mon compared very favor- ably with what the old veterans left as a sample of first-class plowing. James Knight, in the boys' class, our. prised more than one by the excellent work Bono by him. Space will not allow us to particularize but we add the prize list which will give our readers en idea of aifatrs:—For the medal—let Hiram White, Gray plow; 2nd Wm. Bird, Hogan plow. 1st clues men -1st Christopher Michie, Hogan plow ; 2nd P. Keffer, David - sou plow ; 8rd J. llcLauchlin, Hog- an plow. god class men—let Juo. MoDonalcl, Hogan plow ; 2uc1 Martin Braduock, Howiok, Davidaon mow, (Wroxeter) ; 8rd A. Lamont, I-Iogan plow. Boy's olass Jas, Knight, Pat- terson plow. Hiram White took tho speoials for best 4 furrows, beet fin- ials and beet groomed team. The judges were Win. Dickson, Elmo ; John Stewart and Donald 112oLauch- lin, Grey. The plowmen and visit. ors were treated to an excellent din• nor and supper at the residence of Thos. Ennis, where nearly everyone would have won a prize, had they been offered, for the best start and finish. The Association is well man- aged and has a lot of good men con. Heated with it. .A. meeting of the Assooation is called, at Tuck's hotel, on Monday evening next to wind up affairs far the year, The recent session of the Elgin fall anises c001 the county $1,205.40 di. redly, for the jurors', constables and witnesses' fees, and the business of the court was not completed, an adjournment to the 24111 of Novem- ber being found necessary. Elgin will have reason to remembor the as, size courts held within her boundaries this year, CELLED FERE On account of tho Terrible Scourge (small -pox) in Montreal, We have not bought a dollar's worth of Goods from there this season, and our customers and friends can rest assured that when buying from the Old Reliable Now Garfield House, there will be no Goods shown from that City, and we trust that our little town will never see a case of Small -pox. 1J'A rf l a� ° iOUSE Our ninny a Grand, Success. Universal Admiration and Appreciation. Flattering Tributes of Praise from hundreds of Ladies. The Display pronounced the Fin- est in the West. Arcades of Velvets, Silks and Sat- ins, Forests of Birds, Flowers and Feathers, Draperies of Beautiful Velvets, Silks and Satins. MISS PRETTY pronounced the leading MODISTE of the day. We aro pleased to announce that our Fall Imports for the various department are now complete and that we are prepared to show the leading and desirable styles of New Goods that will be worn this sea- son, at prices that cannot fail to effect a ready clearance. Inspection and comparison invited at the City Millinery House. :0: Everything lovely at the New Garfield House ; Trade booming ; Our New Fall Goods selling at Sight. We are bound to keep prices clown this Fall and winter. New goods ar- riving daily. Just received and passed into stock A. large consignment of Evening Opera Shawls, 0 UGHT AT 4 GR.E,.4T B4R04.T✓V FOR C4S11- and which will be sold X11 C�1 A ANG PRIG NEW Nl 8 LL! E R Y In all the leading styles, new drapes, flowers, birds, wings, orna- ments, plashes, velvets, &c., &c. just opened up. r ARFIELD i0 IS BIOT OPPOSITION. ----:o:----- �i SE Orders by mail will have our most careful attention. Ladies or and look through our _tlillinory Department before purchasing, it • Ai be time and money saved. gill Agent for Ilarper's glove -fitting Bazaar Patterns, N. B. --In addition to the kindly (?) reference iiiacl House last week, by 13fr. Rogers, the following note d to the Gartiold speaks for itself and we leave it to a discerning pr was reeeiwed, Jt inert on a man who, ovor the shoulders of ono v .rbli:c to pfiss judg- "pleasantrios" attempts to injure a lady not iv' ho does not mfiid hie all. Onr nota referred to was addressed to V •t2restad in the affair ar,t in good faith :•—" 11:fn. Pow Gan, Sir,—You w 'airs. Rogers and was sent Opening to send us one of your iroticos, I rpr A'te: kind enough ab pour py to return the compliment but have h' td iza lclo have boon most li:tp- you would like your milliner to Como - fail l rioted, hoivuwr:r, if pleased to see hor, as alio niay possil � '1 now pini; dp o \would 1 Brussels, Oct. 22nd. t r t•.w rhyin. lours, tCC., '.0