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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1886-1-1, Page 5JAN. 1, 1880. DISTRICT NEWS. JC.ieitowol. 08 pupils attended the High Sohool last term. There wero GJ: candidatee wrote at the entrance examination, 10,000 boxes of cheese were offered for sale at the last cheese fair. Everything is municipal affairs just now and the content promises to bo hot. Listowel is making a move to be made the county town for the embryo county of Maitland. The Mechanics' Institute received $150 from the Government this year The Directors will purchase $200 worth of new books, S'Ving;ham. The Caledonian Society talk of hold - ng a big dinner soon. Mrs, Dixon, who was arrested for theft, got off with one week in gaol. The report about R. P. Simmons losing his reason rs false in the ex- treme. Frank Holloway has left the Don brewery and gone into the employ of McColl Bros., Toronto. A man was arrested for attempting* to make an entrance into the post office. He was Bent to Goderich. C .' ararrroorc. On Christmas eve the friends of the Methodist Sabbath Sohool held a social and Christmas tree. The turn out of children was very large, and of older people very good. After the eating was through with, Mr. Moore was called to the chair which he filled to the satisfaction of all present. The recitations by the young people were of a high order, and were much en- joyed. The pastor gave a short ad- dress to the school. The Ethel choir furnished the musical part of the en tertainment which was much apprec- iated as is always the case. The teachers deserve muoh credit for their doings. Ethel. The entertainments in the Presby- terian and Methodist churches last week were very enjoyable gatherings indeed. We are counting on having the Reeve as one of our residents after next Monday. He will make a good man, if elected. A tea meeting will be held in the Methodist church on New Yeai'e day. Good speeches and good music are counted on. There will be a large attendance if the evening is favorable. Last Wednesday afternoon Semi. Ames and Mise Rilla Wlielpton were united in marriage, at the 1Vlothodiet parsonage, Brussels, by Rev. Win. Smyth. We wish them all suocen. Last Sabbath night the Methodist church was filled to the door. The pastor, Rev. R, Paul preached on the dying year. The congregation is al- ways good, attentive, and appreciat- ive. It affords us pleasure to state that at the Listowel High School examin- ation, George Dobson , son of Lawranoe Dobson, headed the list with 900 marks to his credit out of a possible 1,285. He is going to do well if no- thing happens him. The Sabbath School of the Metho- dist church had an entertainment on Christmae night. The whole affair was carried ou by members of the school with the minister in the chair. The little speakers did excellent ; and and the singing was good for such little children, the church was filled with children and friends though uo public announcement lied been made. At the close of the entertainment each teacher rewarded the members of his and her class, i Lorreb. Geo. Thompson is home for his vacation. James Sharp has a tlioro'bred Suffolk boar for service. It was bred from the well known stock of J. C. Took's. Thera will be a little sport over the Deputy Reevesbip but there is noth- ing very exciteing expected in the contest for Councillors. A meeting will be held in Ander• son's school House on Tuesday even- ing, Jan. Gth, at 6:80, for the pur- pose of organizing a Literary Society. A large attendance is requested. Wm, 'ablator is going to poll a big vote in this township for Deputy Reeve. Be is a man of considerable ability and would make a good town- ship father and as well a deserving representative at the County Coun- cil Deputy Reeve Wray has stepped in the shoes of Reeve Forsyth, he will occupy the seat at the head of the table for the next. year. Reeve For- syth was on hand Nomination day THE BRUSSELS POST. and in his usual ,locular manner bestowed hia blessing on his euoces- sor, Wm. lsbister, of this township, the other day received a handsome and valuable Christmas present from bin brother Malcom Iablator, who lives in the Northwest, in the shape of a buffalo akin overcoat, trimmed with coon filch]. The Sunday Sohool in Anderson's school house was closed last Sunday, for the ' inter. It will r sopen again on the 1st of April. The following officers and teachers have been ap. pointed for the ensuing year :—Supt. D. MoLauchliii ; Teachers, J. Mason Jas. Ireland, A. Cantelon, C. B. Har. ria, M. Blank, Miaaes Maggie Mason, Mary Ireland and Tena Barr ; Sec - Traae., Q. Anderson ; Librarians, R. Anderson and Wm. Cochrane. Grey. Robt. Whitfield is spending the winter ou Pelee Ieland, in Lake Erie. All questions are a dead issue just now unless they can be connected in some way with municipal affairs. We are sorry to have to state that Juo. Orerar, 8th con., is still laid up with Inc lame leg. His is a peculiar case, C. Bowerman and wife are away this week attondiug the marriage of lViise Bowerman to Geo. Taylor, of Dakota. Of the mauv elements that will have to do with our municipal elections this year, tho Scott Act will be an im- portant tooter. Mrs, Richard Brewder, who was called to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. D. McDougall, returned to her home in Ottawa on Wednes- day. Alex, Forest and Robb. Habkirk, both Greyites, are home from the west on a visit. The country agrees with them judging from ap- pearances. All the Councillors nominated m this township have dropped out of the fight except Thee. Ennis, Jae. IYIcDonald and D. Robertson. Only ono of them can be elected. It is eaid in this part of Grey (the south) that Reeve Strachan will poll an enormous vote as a good many ratepayers did not like the action of Deputy Reeve Milne at the County Council in reference to the Scott Act. Mrs. Gliddon, mother to Jno, Hill bas passed away from earth at an ad vanced age. She was a devoted, Christian lady who evidenced by her life that she enjoyed something the world could not give nor take away She was buried near Mitchell. Christmas day was spent in a very homely manner by our people, at least as a general thing. It was not spent in the usual way on account of there being no sleighing. It was a splendid opportunity for getting up a good es- say on Christmas day at home. J. 1VI. Robertson, son of Jno. Rob- ertson, 1811 con., who had charge of a_school adjoining the village of Plain- ville, Northumberland Co., is home for the holidays looking hale and hearty. We believe he intends devot- ing himself to the study of theology and will apply for admission to Knox College, Toronto. At the nomination last Monday, ab Oraubrook, Walter Oliver was advanc- ed another step, from 2nd to 1st Deputy Reeve, Mr. Oliver has prov- ed himself to be a painstaking mun- icipal officer and he well deservee the honor of being elected by acclamation. Edward Bryan, who is well known having sat at the Board for years, was also promoted and will carry with credit to the township the office of 2nd Deputy Reeve. Air. Bryan was elected by acclamation. The Christmas examination was held in S. S. No. 8, on Thursday of last week. Tho teacher, 0. Bower - than, was assisted by R. Sperling and J. Stewart, late of the Undid School. The pupils were well drilled in the various exercises and acquitted them- selves very creditably. Flattering and complimentary addresses were made by the visitors, of whom there were 25 or 80 present. Before the children wero dismissed'tbe presents, froth a well ladened Christmas tree, were distributed, to the jny of the youngsters. On Wednesday avaning of last wselc a Sunday School entertainment woe held ill Whitfield'sclturch, A.Ithounb the night was dark the attendance was large. J. Betz was galled to the chair. The ptngram cousieted of music, readings, recitations, dialogues and addresses. Instead of the usual Christmas tree a Christmas ship was introduced. It was splendidly got up by Capt. Kribb. It was 6 feet long and fitted out with masts, sails, life- boats, die. The presents were stowed away in the vessel, The proceeds were applied to Sunday School pus. pages, L. Panabakor, superintend- ent, aided by a good staff of teachers is doing a good work. AN SYSTEM A]D CHEAPER GOODS. The undersigned, while thanking his numerous Customers for the Liberal Patroi.age extended to hint during the last lig years, begs to an- nounce a Change in his System of doing Business, namely—The Cash Basis—all goods to be Bought and Sold for Cash or its Equivalent ---for particulars please enquire at my office, 1 am enforcing the above system. All Parties indebted will oblige by having their ac- counts settled at once. By adopting the Cash Basis 1 will be enabled to Sell my Goods from 5 to 10 per cent. less than in the old way—hence the saving to the purchaser. Try and see if T am not right. 99. --AT--� 99. TWSS I am Showing To -day the Largest and Most Com- plete Stock of G-oods ever exhibited in Brus- sels, and never before would a Little Money Go So Far as at Present, if you procure your wants from us. :0.0: Immense Assortment of New Dress Goods, Silks, Velvets, Plushes, etc., in all the Newest Fabrics and Fashionable Shades. New Silk Cloakings, Ottoman Cords, Brocades, Mattallase, Bective Cloths, Astrachan Cloths, Meltons, etc. F"C?'RS! PUR,O! d Ladies' Real Astrachan Mantles, Caps, Muffs, &c., South Sea Seal Muffs and Caps, Persian Lambs, Muffs, Caps and Boas. Gentlemen s Fur Caps in Newest Styles and Ex- tra Fine Lot of Real Persian Lamb Sets to hand this week. Carpets --All Wool, Union., Tapestry, Brussels and Dutch Carpets. Floor Oil Cloths, Sitlolnms, Etc, Splendid Assortment of Lace Curtains and other House Furnishing Goods. New Stock of Imported and Canadian Tweeds, Coatings, Trouserings and Overeoatings opened up this week. Very Stylish Goods. Cloth- ing to Order in First -Class Style. Ready -Made Clothing, Overcoats, Etc., Men's, 'Boys' and Children's Sizes. Never so Cheap as at present. 3E3OCYP egz ., Do not invest your money until you see our stock of these goods. I have opened up this week an Immense Stock of New Goods that sur- pass in Quality and. Value anything eves offered here in the Past. 0:0, I‘Tw IDIRa 75 Boys' Plush Caps, at 20 Good Persian Lamb Caps, at Men's All Wool Overcoats, Heavy Canton Flannel Ladies' Mantles at Men's Heavy Suits from 25c. $3.50 5.00 08c. 1.25 $5 to 12.00 Remember, Cash and Prompt Paying Customers will not have to Support the Deadbeats of this Community, if they male thelrpurche„sten from me, and 1 ant convinced that one trial will prove the benefit of doing business tinder this New System, SIVEIr1111*.