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THE BRUSSELS POST
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Loot Sabbath was eaaroment Sun-
day in the 1.'rosbyterion chttrah,
Previous to administering tho ordin-
ance Rev. 31r. Hartley received. thir-
teen persons into full conneotion with
the ohurah.
The band concert in tho evening
was a grand. snccass. 'T1io program
MIR excellent, the nttendauco large,
and proceeds $;00. The chief fouturee
of tho evening were the musical glass•
es and the harmonica band (rano Bins.
sets. To the credit of the Scott Act
outlet be placed the fact that net a
drunk was reported during the entire
day. This fact is without a parallel
in the memory of the oldest inhabit-
ant,
le The 13lnovalo celebration of tho
ie Queen's Birthday was a queues iu
every partinular, So far as the weak la or wee concerned the day was tt per -
.0 feat ono, balmy, sunshiny and just
DISTRICT NEWS.
Morris,
The Belgrave cheese factory oom-
luenced work loot weak for this sea -
P011.
We look for a lively interred being
taken in the meeting of the Fnrulore
Inetitllto at )11rcxeter an Friday.
Wo have a lot of good farmers, well.
qualified to give expression to their
ideas if they like.
Wingham
Tho 12th of July celebration will
be held bore this year. The Orange.
man neo preparing for it.
Tho town band will compete at tl
firomen's tournament in Kincerdii
on the 28rd 150(1 24th of Juno.
Juno 10th is the oivio holide
Tho band give an excursion
Brantford. The return faro ie $1.25.
Tho final Court for revising the
Voters' Lists, under the Dominion
Frauchiso Act, will bo hold on July
5th.
The people aro happy now since
salt has been fonnd, All they went
now is the 0. P. 1i, and their happi •
nese will be complete,
The primary exsminntion was ease -
ed as Trinity College, Toronto, by L,
G. MoX(ibl>on in connection with the
medical profession.
A now furniture factory is being
erected In town by Green, Gilchrist
k Maiuprize. The building will be
35x00 feet, and two stories high.
Listowel
852 pupils on the roll of the public.:
school.
Our volunteere went to St. Marys
on the Qneon's Blrtbdity.
• The following were installed for tho
ensuing term at the last meeting of
Court Royal Oak, Canadian Order of
Foresters, 11, T. Kemp, P. C. R.; J.
Watson, 0. 11. ; Gen, Berber, V. C.
R. ; Jno. Evans, Chap. ; Jas. Lee,
Treas. ; Wm. ltitobell, F. S.: W. R.
Olayton, R. S. ; A. Feereh, J. W.; 3.
Barlett, S. W. ; G. Stapleton, S. B. ;
John Torronoe, B. B. Sarvis and A.
Porch were appointed delegates to
the High Court.
The half yearly meeting of the
Porth Teachers" Association will be
held in the town hall, Listowel, on
Thursday and Friday, Juno 8rd and
4th. The following program includes
the order of business and the sub-
jects to be discussed: -1. Opening
address on Thursday at 10 a.m., sub-
ject, "qhs Greek Teach, r," by the
President, A. B. McCallum, M. A.
2. Appointment of committees. 8.
Discipline (Fitch, chap. iv), by J. J.
Tilley: 4. Kindergarten songs (with
n class), by Miss Ross. 5. Essay,
"Love of Humanity," by Miss Powell.
O. Pupils' Difficulties, by Geo. Ham-
ilton. '7. Tea°here' Unions, by 0.
1V. Oloadwick, 8. Fractions (with a
class), by J. J. Tilley. 9. Literature
(Entrance to High Scheele), by A. B.
MoOallum, 10. History in the Pub-
lic Schools, by Miss Quinn. 11.
Composition, by J. J, Tilley. 12.
Revision or Limit Table. 18. Ques-
tion Drs.ner. Arrangements will be
made for a public entertainment ou
the eveuiug of Thursday. J. J. Til.
ley will speak on "A Plea for Nation-
al Education."
Bluevale.
R. N. Duff while soaping a pulley,
1n his saw mill, had Itis left arm brok-
en, by getting it caught between the
pulley and the belt.
Thos. Nixon trotted one of hie sor-
rels at Gerrie on the 24th and took
second money. Had the mare not
got rattled, Bret money by long odds
would have boon the result.
The revival meetings, which have
been in progress for the past four
weelte, closed on timidity evening in
the church, after a "field day" of
gloat interest and feeling; in Dia-
moud'e grove. Tho work has in every
respect been highly successful. Much
credit is due to the gifted young
evangelist, Mr. Woodhull; for the
tact, energy and ardent zeal which ho
evineod throughout the protraatsd ser-
vices. Iu acoord15nee with his usual
custom, at his farewell service, on
Sunday night, -the names of all tlloee
who had acme forward seeking salva-
tion. Out of the het of names read
44 did not respond to their names,
99 signified thou intention of uniting
with the Methodists, 18 with the
Preebyteriaue, 1 with .the Baptists,
and 1 wi b the Con lregetiounlinte. It
is ertfo to may that in the history of
Blnovale no stroll religious revival has
ever taken place. A Band of Christ-
ian Workers has been organized for
the benefit of the young aonvorts and
a tumulus to the old once. Mr. Wood-
hull lett on Monday for Wbiteollureh,
Whore he is at present laboring. His
friends hero, to the number of 200,
headed by the brass band waved bine
adieu from tbo station platform.
cool enough to be pleasant. A good
crowd was nttrncted here from Wing.
ham, Brussels and the country, the
number of lathes present being one of
the pleasing featnres of the gathering.
Bandmaster Whitley, of Brussels,
courteous, emoting, and in excellent
spirits, w710 an Maud with the Brussels
band., and with the assistance of our
local band, enlivened tha proceedings
with strains of excellent music. Tho
1 program of sports with tho results
was as follows: -
Standing jump. -Geo. Mosgrove, 11 feet
9i inohes; :as. joins, 11 feet 7i ginches.
Standing hop, stop and lump, -Geo. aloe.
grove, 31 feet es inches ; Jas. McUardy, 29
feat 3 inches. 8 standing jumps. -Jae, Jones,
34 feet 1t inches ; G. Mosgrove, 32 feet 6
inches, Running hop, step and jump. -R.
Linton, 89 feet 9 inches ; 0. Mosgrove, 30
feet 6 inches. Running jump, -Jas. Me -
Hardy, 18 feet 2. inches ; G. Moegruvo, 18
feet. Standing high jump. -G. Mosgrove,
4 feet 6 incites ; Jas. McHardy, 4 feet 4
inches. Running high jump. -Jae. Mc -
Randy, 5feat ; G. Mosgrove, 4feet 10inches.
Pole leap. -Jas, MoHardy, 8 feet; Alex.
HaLwen; 7 feet 11 inches ; P. Jackson, 7
feet 11 inches. Putting 25 lb. stone -•,P.
Jackson, 22 feat 7 inches ; G, Mosgrove, 21
foot. Throwing Light stone, 15 lbs. -P.
Jaeksm, 98 feet 11 inches ; Geo. Mosgrove,
38 feet 3 inches. Tossing caber. -Prank
Patterson, 29 feet 7 inched ; W. Wilson, 27
feet 10 inches. Wrestling, catch-as-cetab:
can.-Bobt. Piercie, Jas. itfoHardy. 110
yard race. -Geo. Mosgrove, Was. :cues.
Boy's foot rase. -0. Stewart, :no. Moore.
Boys' race, under 10 years. -J, McLaughlin,
R. Halliday. 400 yard race. -G. Mosgrove,
T. Linton. Ball throwing. -Jas. Pirie,
Wm. Grewar•.
Ethel
We have pleasure in informing the
people of this part of tho country that
Ethel has now a real, live M.D., a
resident. The new camar is Dr. hale,
of Mitchell, and he purposes making
hie home here and working up so
practice. keep your eye open for hoe
card in THE POST.
:Why don't somebody mako a name
for themeelvee by erecting a, row of
comfortable residences ? Houses ate
a scarce article and people aro shut
out of our village un that account. If
we expect to grow and flourielt some -
ono will h15ve to open their puree in
the house bnildiug line.
The pie-nic on Monday turned out
very successful. A splendid dinner
was served in Siemrnon's grove to a
large number of people. Amusements
in the way of swings, base ball, *Cc.,
were provided and the young folks
enjoyed themselves. The ltthol brass
band was in attendance and discours.
ed excolleut music. For a small
place and a young band our boys are
hard to beat. The proceeds of the
pic-nic amonntsd to over $60. I
must not forget to tell you about the
speakers, Revels. Messrs, Meliae,
Smyth; Kerr and Griffin were con-
spicuous by their absence. Rev. 11.
Paul and B. Gerry were there, how-
ever, but as the wind was very strong
speaking was dispensed with, except
the passage of a congratulatory rearm,
lution concerning the long and happy
reign of Queen Victoria.
Grey.
The poteto patch is the centra of
attraction theeo days.
The township Court of Revision was
held at Oraubrook on Wednesday of
this week.
Laetweek J110108 Straoltttu went to
Toronto to consult au oculitt. He
returned ou Saturday.
Robt. English and a ere, former
residents of the township, were visit-
ing old neighbors this weak,
At the Loudon Caiedoninn Games
on May 24th Gideon Perrin took pries.;
in prating Ibe heavy atone, throwing
the light hammer and throwing the
"56" high.
The people of Roe's church intend
erecting a ranee around the premises.
A coat of paint to the building ot•eltt
would greatly improve the appearance
of things,
No doubt a large number of farmers
from tine township will attend the
Farmers' Institute at Wroxoter, on
Friday of this week. The way to
matte the meeting a success is for
everybody to feel an ibtorest iii rhe
proceedings.
Mr. Sperliug, of Morris, has finish.
ed the stone walls for mho. MoLauob-
lin's new barn. It ie 00x70 feet.
Those who know Pay 1t is a first-class eas' a Utz. crr'sstnrs».:'"u,,tx,,,,„
job. D. Zimmer has the wood work.
James Ballantyne secured to silver
medal for dancing the sword danoo at
time Caledonian Games in 81. Marys
on the Queen's Birthday. Minnie is m
getting the Ilighland dancing, clown
fine.
The notice referring to the decease
of 'Thos. Sanders, of tide towneltip. in
hast week's issue, shonld have retell
Mrs. Thos. Sanders. Mr. Sanders
is u1 good health and bids fair to live 1
or years.
George Wale, lot 20, eon, 15, Jac,
Fulton, lot 20, eon, 10;1113(1 Juo.
Stewart, lot 18, con. 15, tiro raising
their barns and having steno stables
built underneath. There aro a lot
of comfortably settled farmers along
this lino who are gutting their forme
in goad shape.
The Reformers of thislownehip
sant to waken up and see to the titer-
ough revision of the voters' lists. The
ur
final °Ht of revision for Grey will
be hall at Tuck's hall, on Friday,
Jane 25111, oommencieg at 0 o'clock
a. m. "Matto hay while the sun
shines" is a good motto.
Last Friday Thomas Hearn, aged
59 years, was to seriously injured
while working in Juo. Clark's bush,
con. 5, by a falling tree that he died
on Sunday. His leg was broken mond
his body badly ehaloen. The funeral
took place on Tuesday afternoon, Rev.
R. Paul, of Ethel, officiating.
Tho Queen's Birthday was spent
1n various ways. Tho cricket match
tit Brnesels, the Orange picnic at
Ethel end the horse races at Walton
attracted a great many ; while not to
few of both old and young spent the
greater part of the day fishing. Even
those who pursued their usual avo-
cations did something before the
of y w ss ended jestytos serve as a memento Attended to with Neatness aucl Despatch.
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Undertaker Funeral D9reoto r
Would intimate to the public generally that he has
completed his Nnw Hw uox, which is one of the finest
outside the cities, and is prepared to Furnish Funerals
on the Shortest Notice.
Oofrins, Oaskets, Robes, &c.,
Kept Constantly on Hand.
Residence Upstairs over Shop, where Orders may be
left either Day or Night.
col>. RTISTIC (1LTRNITURE
In Ancient and Modern
Styles, Made to Order.
A C..Ornplete Stock of -Furniture
ALWAYS ON HAND.
P OTURE
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East Wawanosh, 1 All kinds of Repairing and Upholstering will be .under my Super-
vision.
'I'he pic-nic held by the scholars of
S. S. No. 10, on the 24th inst., was,
e
w, ars glad to state, a groat Bina
( .e772e772be:' the place .%t>rext Door to Woolen .MiUl
ossa. It was finished by a base brill .
match beiween No. 1 and No. 10. PH/so/ifsAnew Block. r
Pxne0NALs.--D. Ai. Matlock, the
Inspector of Public Schools, visited
S. S. No. 10. His almost unanswer-
able questions were answered very
promptly. He loft expressing him-
self well pleased with too school. ---J.
Dinguall carried seven first prizes
from the Blyth games on the 24th.
Wall done for John. -Miss 31. Wil-
son, of Clinton, is visiting friends
here. -Miss Hamiltou, of Lnoknow,
who was visiting at R. Johnston's,
returned home last week.
Blyth.
QUEEN'S BIIITnDA': A good day's games
and sports was held here hist Monday. The
following is the score of base ball match :-
MANCHESTER. R. 0. autos. 11. 0.
A McKenzie 2 b 1 4 G Waugh e e 1 5
G Sturdy e s 2 2 0 lloberteou 3 b 3 2
R Clarke c f 3 1 N Walker o f 3 4
D Stoke p 2 2 W Emigh r f 3 1
A Sheritt r f 3 1 J McCann 1 f 4 2
A Budge 1 f 2 0 :McKinnon 1 b 5 u
AOullis3b 0 3 3WShaw p 4 1
W Sturdy 1 b 0 4 J Emigh e 4 1
J Stoke c 0 4 L Shane 2 b 2 5
13 28
1 2 3 4 5 6 '7 -Total
Manoheste- ..5 4 0 0 1 3 0- 13
Blyth, 1 8 5 12 1 6 1- 28
Scorers -W. ,kiln and J Moodie. U:n
pire-J. Carter.
The following is t11' list of games
and winner, :-~tannin;; jump, W.
Shane, 9 ft. 5 in.; 3. Harr, 9 ft. 2 in.;
W. Drummond, 0 ft. 1 in. Standing
high -J. Diugwoll, 4 ft.; R. Drum-
mond, 8 ft. 11 in. , T. I3ncroft, 8 ft.
11 in. Running high 7. Dingwall,
5 ft.; T. Bucroft, 4 ft. 11 on. ; J.
Ben, 4 ft. 11 in. Hop, step and
jump -J. Diugweil, 88 ft ; W, Shane
87 ft, 11 in ; l3uaroft, 87 It. 5 in.
Vrtultuth ••-Dingwall 8ft, 6 ho. ; 3.
Barr, 8 ft. 0 in. ; Bttoroft, 8 ft. 5 •
le.
100 yd. race -Shona, Drummond and.
Barr. 13nrdle race -Dingwall, Pot.
ter and Buoroft. 440 yd. rnao-
Diugwall and Hopkins. Sack race -
Newton and Shane. Obstaelo race
-Dingwall, Shane. Obstacle race
(boys) -Ross, Cents and Daly. Boy's
race -Alexander, Scutt and Rosa.
Putting 2111) shot -R. Taylor, 28ft.
ilio.; Vanorman; 28ft, Oin ; Hop.
kine, 25ft. Oin. Light shot- -.'Taylor,
86ft. 8in. t Vanortmmn, 84ft. 9iu. ;
Rogerson, 88ft. Oin. Tossing either
-3. Barr, K, Taylor, Vetoer:nen,
Quoits --E. Sheriff, G, Newton. 13i.
cycle race -J. 13. Kelly, Ir. Tanner,
J 8, MUTlnnon. Judges -jumps
and races -C. Tamell, A, McDonald
end J. W. Shaw. Starter -A, Mur.
dock.
Norwich id about to vote on a by-
law to 1501120ri80 the Connell to issue
debentures to the amount of $25,000
---$2,000 to bonus a roller mill, $11.
000 fur water• warif;d, ,and $12,0110 lie'
a firnv town 111111.
AiALCO1\A,
PROPRIETOR,
ARE HARD ARE
GRANT & Co.
are to the front with a lull Assortment of
EVERYTHPNG
THEIR UNE
and are Offering Special Inducements to the Public.
JUST
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ID
Lawn Mowers,
Wire Cloth for Screens,
A full lineof Ready Mixed Paints,
Hyman Barbed and Plain Fence Wire,
Bar Iron, Steel, and Carriage Goode.
Arriving in a Few Days.
1 Coir Load of Double and Single Window,Glass. (We make a •Spec-
iaity of Building Hardware,) Binding. Twine, Calcined Plaster and
Cement.
lamine Otu wryest Tools,
Finest in the ilEavket.
We have now on hand, from A. Norris, Son & Co., Brantford, a
Lt
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for. their Self Binders, Mowers and Reapers,
fiy�ft > ,
Come in and Get Prices.
GRANT & 00.