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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1887-7-1, Page 5JULY 1, 1887. 1887.. THE ;BRUSSELS POST 1887.. During this Month we are making Special Efforts to Rapidly Reduce our Large Stock of by selling them at such prices that will induce people to secure the Bargains r ffered. DRESS GOODS. ---New and attractive lines bought at a bargain, we are selling them remarkably cheap. SILKS. ---We have some very desirable Brocades, Ottomans, Gro -grain and Satin Mervilleux, at the lowest prices ever yet reached. MUSLINS.---Our assortment of printed, spot, stripe, Victoria Lawn, and India Linens, is pronounced the most complete and best value in this section. PRINTS, SATEENS & GINGHAMS.---In this range of goods we have a large stock and we expect at the prices they are marked the quantity will be largely reduced. SPECIAL LINES of Embroidery, Laces, Gloves, Hosiery, Lace Curtains, Cre- tonnes, Towellings, Carpets, &c. A full line of Parasols. MILLINERY. ---In this line we lead the Trade and ask the public to be the judge. Miss Smith has charge of the Millinery Rooms. Ladies should not go past the Garfield House. Special Attention paid to the ORDERED CLOTHING TRADE and a look our Summer Tweeds will satisfy you. In the Hat and Cap, Boot & Shoe and Gents' Furnishings Departments we don't take a back seat for anybody. Any Quantity of Eggs, Butter and, Wool taken in Exchange for Goods. CALL AT TEE GrE BiFIELB DOUSE. W. NIGHTINGALE & CO. B istr:1•.C1 Reim Li:isto W el. Flax will be a splendid crop this year in this locality. The agricultural show is fixed for Sep- tember 27 and 28. The Orangemen have decided not to bold any celebration in town this year. Eight buyers were present at the late cheese fair. These fairs are gaining a wide reputation. The case of Ilallook vs. Draper, which grew out of the famous Listowel ' conspiracy ease, has been dismissed, Constable Wm. Beattie, of Listowel, slipped' and fell while trying to arrest a fakir the other day. He smashed his knee cap, WinOhaaxn. James Plenty hos taken his son into partnership in the Advance. The circus of J. K. Burk did not give satisfaction and outside of tho trick hors• es and one actor there is not much to be seen, W. H. Youhill is likely to succeed well in the management of the Times. He says it is to be the organ of the Reform party. The Pln lash Church people are active- ly engaged in endeavoring to secure a successor to Rev. Mr. MoCosh. His place will be hard to fill both in and out of the church. Dr. Macdonald, M, P., arrived home from his parliamentary duties at Ottawa last Saturday. .A. large number of his friends assembled at the station to wel- come him and a procession, headed by the town band, escorted hire to hie resi- dence. The Dr. made a very felicitous speech from hie balcony after which the crowd dispersed for their respective homes. The Dr. acted a very manly part in the House. Wm. Milne is away on a trip to Mus- kdka. Rev. W. Smyth, of Brussels, delivered his lecture on "Ireland" in the Methodist church on Thursday evening of last week. It was very interesting, and was highly appreciated by those present. The choir was on hand and sang some excellent pieces. John Holloway occupied the chair, While Wm. Bawtinheimer and family, of Henfryn, were out ono day last weals, someone entered the house, ransacked is trunk belonging to the hired man and abstracted about three dolllars. A young lad, who claims to be from Toronto and has been around for a few weeks, is sup- posed to bo the culprit. Mr. Bawtin- heimer would like to capture the fellow, Moreir_c. A. K. Robertson arrived home from the Old Country on Wednesday afternoon. FIe had a fine trip. Among other things he brought home with him was a bunch of heather. Among the many loyal sons of Adam who celebrated the Jubilee comes one who among the loyal is the most loyal of B11. Adam jr. decided that the best way he could show the Queen how he appre- ciated the service bestowed by hos on him, in reigning so long, was to take his best girl to Belgrave. This young loyal- ist is at present residing in Grey, and has not yet found a bettor looking girl than his Bella of Morris, in the whole town- ship. On Tuesday morning he was up with the lark and dressed in. his Sunday beet, 110 arrived iu Brussels shortly after the liveries were open. A rig suitable for the purpose was soon obtained and in a short time he was outside the corpora- tion and on a fair way to his fair one's home, where he arrived in due time, Ho was somewhat astonished to find that a sister of B's had decided on going too, but concluded that, rather than show his temper, the buggy would balance better. They arrived safely in Belgrave, and, with a self-satisfied mien, he assist- ed them to alight, asking them to remain on a certain corner till he found provis- ions for the faithful steed. When he re- turned notlringcould be seen of the young ladies, the fruitless search went on all day, but not till night, when about to enter the concert hall, the lost was found. Explanations and expressions both of re- gret and joy were freely exchanged and they entered the hall. Unhappily a seat in a good position held but two and our young friend had again to take a back seat. However, thetrip Home was de- lightfully charming, immense, the sweet- est of the season, &c. The livery was left at Brussels in the grey dawn and Grey was reached not till the sun saw the eon return. This should be a warning to all who want to bo loyal never to go out with two girls, and if you do, be sure and watch them or if they leave you, leave them ; turn about is fair play° iHtllel. H. F. McAllister and wife returned • from their trip last Tuesday. Mr and Mre, Patton spent jubilee week visiting friends at Hespeler. Dr. Cale and wife were at Stratford last wools attending a wedding. Mao, Wm. Elliott and Mrs. John Elliot were visiting friends in Stratford last week. John Cober was called away to Hespel- er last Friday to attend his father's fun - oral. Wm. Bernath, formerly one of our vil- lager'', is spending a few days hero visit- ing friends. An old man named Clark died on Wednesday, of this week, at the advan- ced age of 88 years. The funeral was on Thursday. George Emerson, infant son of E, Tompkin's died last Thursday night, af- ter an illness of over a week. The inner - al on Saturday was wall attended. Rev. It. Paul will shortly remove to Brussels Where he intends erecting is house and residing. His Ethel friends will be pleased tv have him so close at hand. School closed on Thursday for the summer vacation. Mr. Thomson has done good work. The Orangemen from this Locality will attend the annual “walk" at Blyth on the 12th inst. A big day is counted on. Rev. J. S. Cooke leaves next Tuesday for Odelltown, Quebec, where he will spend a month holidaying. We wish lliin a pleasant time. Rev. A. Y. Hartley returned from his trip looking hale and hearty. It is wond- erful how a holiday will improve a per- son and arouse them to look bettor, to feel better and even preach better. A boy, young, and who has sense enough to know better, was in such a beastly condition on Monday evening that he was hardly able to walk. Perhaps John though he would soou be a man and a breath that wonld knock you down, per- haps, ie a necessity. The sidewalk is being repaired. If Adam has the privilege of overlooking the things of this world he will likely be pleased. It has long been a falling dis- grace to Bluevale, and it was hardly safe to walk on it after dark. One thing is that the insurance agents will not do as thriving a business. Tho Presbyterian church elected Mr. Herbert to the precentorship, by a small majority last Sunday. Mr. Herbert na- turally feels quite young since, and his many friends very proud. No doubt Mr. Herbert will bo appreciated and well liked when once established in hie new position. 1.33211 oval e. Haying has begun at the manse. What about the resurrection of our braes band ? Rev, George Jewitt preached in the Methodist church last Sunday, Grey. A successful school pis-nic was held in A. Delgatty's grove on Jubilee day. The forenoon was wet and disagreeable but a pleasant time was spent in the afternoon. PALen RUMOR.—We have learned that some evil disposed person, or persona, are circulating a story that our well-known Clydesdale horse, "Warrior O'Cree," 4775, has no registered pedigree, This is a maliciousfaleehood, whish can be prov- en by the groper documents now in the hands of the proprietors, or by reference to the 8th volume of the Clydesdale Stud -Book. Tho horse is doing well and this !puny effort to injure him will fall to the ground. MoMmLAx sb CALDER, Proprietors. SonooL Raronm.—The following are the names of the pupils of S. S. No. 3, who at a promotion examination obtained the highest number of marks in their re- spective °lames :—Fifth class -1st, Wm. Smith, 2nd, Neil MoLauchlfu ; 3rd, Eliza- beth Strachan. Fourth senior -1st, An- drew Lamont ; 2nd, Alex. McKay ; 3rd, Ton& Semple. Fourth junior -1st, Win. Jenkins ; 2nd, Jennie Forbes ; 3rd, Jessie Crooks. Third senior—let, Isabella A. Smith ; 2nd, Tilly Lang; 3rd, Martha A. Smith. Third junior—let, Oliver Smith ; 2nd, Geo. Crooks ; 3rd, Oliver Stewart. Second close -1st, Jno. J. Strachan ; 2nd, Daniel Straohan and Annie Strachan ; 3rd, Lizzie McLauchlan. Out of eighty. five pupils present thirty-nine were pro- moted. Several whose names do not appear were promoted from a junior to a senior division. Those promoted frons third class to fourth were Isabella A„ Martha A. and Isabella AT. Smith, Tilly Lang, Mary and Annie Hawthorn, Susan Heritage and Katie Lamont, From sec- ond class to third, Annie, Margery, John Jas. and Daniel Strachan, Laura Smith, Mary Archibald, Sarah Forbes and Eliz- abeth and Sarah McLaughlin, From part second to second class, Jessie Strach- an, Aggie Smith, Duncan kisLauchlin and Katie Lamont. From first to part second class, Lida Crooks, Nettie Smith, James Hawthorn and Arch. Lamont. The number of pupils on the roll for this half year is 107. Average 59. S. Y. TASLOR, Teacher. Walton. Our school closed this week. The Orangemen will go to Blyth on the 12th of July this year. Mrs. John Dickson has been seriously ill this week. Next Sunday Rev. Mr. Torrance will preach his introductory discourse. He is a pushing man and will do well here. Rev. T. J. Sabine, Methodist minister, preached his farewell sermon last Sun- day afternoon, from Acts 20:32. The rev. gentleman left for his new circuit, Grand Valley, on Tuesday of this week. His Walton friends wish him and his family many blessings. 131yth. Jno. Bennett is at present on the sick list. A. Murdock, of Hensall, is in town this week, Art. Emig!), of London, spent Sunday in town, Rev. Mr. Cluff, of Brussels, was in town this week. S. Tanner, of Listowel, spent Sunday in town. P. Kelly returned home from Ottawa this week. Miss Annie Walker is visiting in Exeter this week. Mrs. Curtis and Edna are visiting in Detroit this week. Miss Emma Cleggreturned home to Wingham last week. J. M, Hamilton purposes getting his shop repainted shortly. Alex. Lucas, of Calgary, N.W.T., spent a few days in town this week. The public schools were closed on Thursday for the summer, holidays. F. Metcalf is in Ottawa this week at- tending a meeting of the 1.0. G. T. Division Court was held on Monday last. His Honor Judge Doyle presided. .Wm. Lucas, of Markdale, and E. G. Lucas, of Dundalk, spent Sunday in town. Mrs. Jas. Hiller, of Alston, Ohio, is at presenthere on a visit to her mother, Mrs. Creighton. Mrs, Sonthcott, who has been visiting friends in town, returned home to Exeter this wools. Work will begin shortly for the erection of the flax mill. Mr. Thomson, of Brus- sels, has the contract. 'E. A. Martin, dontiet, from Brussels, purposes opening an office in town. Ile will bo here every Tuesday. Mrs. T. White returned to her home, its Bruce Milres, this week, after spending e, few weeks visiting old friends. The Rev. R. A. Wright, of Coleman, Mich., occupied the pulpit in the Mettio. dist church last Sunday evening. Mrs. Jno. McElroy left town on Mon- d f visit to the old country. We A Texan photographer advertises to "take a photograph as quick as a mule can kick." Cox & Co.. of Turonto, have opened out Mon- day or a yr additional branch offices at Tilsonburg, wish her a safe voyage and a pleasant Simcoe, Aylmer and St. Mary's. Eric. An Ohio man is going to eat an ear of Mrs. Sloan and Miss Sloan left town corn a day for 30 days. They are to be this week to enjoy the fresh breezes of l old ears, lull length, and no "nubbins" to the lakes. They have gone to Sault Ste. i count. A wedding ring, fust worn in 1849, came into the possession of the granddaughter of the original possessor, a Rochester, Pa., girl, and shelost it. Now, after six years, it has been found in a garden which has been regularly worked every year. According to The Chicago Inter -Ocean, the only recent literary movement in Missouri worthy of mention was when a high wind blew the library of a country justice out of the window and carried sev- eral editions of the statutes into the next county, Rev. Dr. Talmage, being asked to give his main idea of preaching, said :—"I have just one idea in preaching, and have had that in mind for 25 years, it is help- fulness. Every man in this world who is not a fool needs help He needs it be- cause of domestic troubles, physical ail- ments, depression from overwork, and a thousand other things. I start out with that idea always in preparation and de. livery of sermons, and have found people will come where they eau get that help. There is a great.sigh going up from the world, and the preacher should hear. that sigh." In Scotland and the North of Ireland the saying of "the tune that the cow died of" is very common in the mouths of the peasantry, though all who use it may not understand its origin. 11 arose out of an old song:— "There was an old moa and he had so ofd cow, And ho had nothing to give hor; So ho took out his fiddle and played her a tune— Consider, good sow, ooneider ; nista no time of the year for Oho grass 00 grow -- Consider, good cow, consider." The old cow died of hunger, and when any grotesquely molanoholy tune or song is uttered the North country people say: "That's the tune the sow died of." Marie. Wm. Livingston, baggage master at the G.T.R. depot, is at present confined to the house with a severe attack of rheumatism, Jas. Phillips, formerly a resident. of Blyth, but who bas been in the Southern States for a number of years, paid our town a flying visit en Thursday of last week. Rev. Mr. Kennedy, who is at present filling the vacancy in the Methodist church here, preached iu the Presbyterian aharch last Sabbath morning to a large cougregation. T. K. Burk's show gave an exhibition in town on Thursday last. 11 large num- ber were in attendance at both the per- formances and all seemed to be pleased with the show. The annual picnic in connection with the Presbyterian and Methodist Sabbath schools, which is to be held on Friday, Dominion Day, promises to be a grand success. It will be held in A. W. Sloan's grove, north of the village. The pie-nic in connection with the English °hurolr was held on Friday last. Abort 10 a. m. a procession was formed, Beaded by the Band, and they proceeded to Auburn to enjoy the day's fun. The Sunday schools at Auburn united and they all spent an enjoyable day. General New'. The most ordinary sombrero in the City of Mexico costs about $15, while the most expensive ones range in price from 850 to 8000. A Minneapolis man has invented a dust collector, but it is hardly expected that it will surpass the top surface of a oentre table. It is said that President Cleveland saves $35,000 out of iris salary of $50,000 and his extra allowance of $8,000 for the conting- ent expenses ofliis office. The inequality of things is strikingly manifest in the fact that while 22,000,000 bushels of wheat wore tied up in Chicago by a speculating clique, 80,000 people in Asia. Minor were suffering from actual starvation. At it. recent service in Trinity church, Pittsburg, a baby just big enough to stand alone stood on a seat and crowed, and laughed, and chattered, and clapped her hands and no one objected, for no one was disturbed. The congregation were deaf mutoo,and the service was conducted in this sign language. • James Bryant, of Midway, Ky., dreamt of snakes the other night and woke up in the morning to find one of the chicken speei%e coiled around his feet. This led hurl to search tllelireniise0, and he found a neat of them under the front stoop, and cue or two more scattered around the house in various places.. Toronto uses about 11,500,000 gallons, of water per day. The export, of, „dairy produce from Montreal for last week were 338 paokag es butter, 40,515 boxes cheese. The County Council of Oxford has drafted a petition to be presented to the Dominion. Government, asking that the Government allowance to volunteers be increased. Engineer Jonnings was in Guelph on. Monday holding a consultation with the directors of the G. J, R. It. fu reference to tho building of tbo line from Caifip- bellville to Guelph from thence to Gode- rich or other outlet. ., The jury in the inquest to ingnirointo the cause of the death of Ralph Shaiv,of London, have returned a verdict of°will- 1ul murder against Stevenson, the than accused of wielding the knife. This may 05050 a revulsion of the general opinion as to how far a man to luttiiied in to - senting an attack,upon his household.