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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1924-12-17, Page 1VOL, 53 NO. 26 2.00 per ann'ttm int )tdvarlce BRUSSELS; ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, ;DECEMBER i'7, 1924 TO Hydro Users of Brussels • t i was �'e with good e of anxiety and many misgivings, adal 1 when the Council undertook to get Hydro for our Villae. were told .it cost too much; that we would not get enough customers to make it pay; and it would increase our taxes. We wish here to thank the .people of our village who have co- operated so wonderfully in the use of Hydro. We are told by the Hydro Engineer in To7onio that Brussels' has responded to Hydro better than any other municipality on the Hydro System and it is said we will;have new and lower rates beginning the first of the new Year. This without increase in your taxes. Yours :Truly, THE COUNCIL 3gJA;� + A meeting of Duff's church .con- tstrxd � s ;negation will be held In the church, Tuesday, 28id !net„ at2.80 p. m., for Walton Miss Jean Ferguson, nurse, is visit- ing in Torouto foe a few weeks. Walton. School will close next Mon- day for the holidays and our teachers will visit Wiarton undfBrussels, re- epectively, for the vacation. Will th ere be an Election iu Mc- Killop township or will the present Council have a walls -over are the questions now up for discussion. W. H. and Mrs. Short, eed are coen- bining . business and pleasure in a trip to Toronto. The former is consider- ably improved in health, we are glad to state, Next Monday evening a Christmas Tree program will be presented in the Workman Hall by the pupils of the Public School, who in song, story, dialogue, drill, etc, will provide a fine hill of fare. Santa Claus has prnmised to attend. See the advt. for further particulars. • purpose of deciding whether or not this congregation will enter the Union. The annual Bazaar of St. George's church ladies, always a success, was well sustained this. season. It takes SALT 7nW'ellreer7T^r Cranbrook Farmers' Club expect a car of No. 1 Coarse Cattle Salt at Ethel Station this week. Phone order to Gordon Knight Phone 5515 Secretary SHOES Having decided to go into the Shoe Businees 1 have put in a nice line of up-to-date Footwear for Ladies, Men and Boys. Also a nice line of Rubbers and Gol- oshes of all sizes for everyone and would ask the pub- lic -to call and inspect them. 'They will be sold at mod- erate prices. Men's Furnishings . As advertised before my stook of Men's Fureishings will be sold AT COST in order to make room and will discontinue same. Will mention a few lilies that will save you money :—Men's Heavy Sweater Coats, also Ladies' and Obildeen's ; Ladies' Neck Scarfs ; Men's Pajamas, Work Shiite, Overalls, Smocks, 11' envy Pante and Underwear for Men and Boys - Beautiful Neckwear and Men's Fine Shirts. Foregoing goods will save you money for Christmas Shopping. —Also a Great Saving in Girls' Coats which must be sold regardless of price ;— Reg. New Reg. Now 1 size 10 Fur Collar Coat $12 60 $9 50 1 size 10 Cloth Ooeb $9 00 36 60 1 size 10 Cloth Coat 10 00 7 00 1 size 12 Cloth Coat 12 00 8 60 1 size 12 Cloth Coat 11 75 8 00 1 eine 8 Cloth Ooab 9 00 6 00 1 size 12 Cloth. Coat - 12 00 8 00 R. W. FERGUSON BUY YOUR Christmas Confectionery AT Silence's WEST END GROCERY There is nothing acceptableChrist- mas t more - as a hr'st- mas Gift than a box of good Candy. We have a good assortment of ,high class boxes at a right price, A fine and well selected stock of Pipes and Christmas packages of Cigars. We have also a large and well assorted stock of Confectionery, Fruits and Oysters. Call and ' see our Goods and get a Calendar for 1925. —Mixed Gandy 18c to 25e per I,b. —Ohocolates, 80e to 80c per lb. —Mixed Nuts, guaranteed 99 per cent good, 25o per lb, Oranges from 26c to 80a per dozen Roasted Peanuts, 20o per lb. W. T. SPE. NCL Phone 2225 ETHEL the women folk to put go into ehurch doings« -or anything elee for that wet- ter, MONCRIEFF. Some of the Bfdetoads were well blocked with snow, Advt, of Grey Townehip property to be sold may be read in this iseuo, ENoAGEuater,--Thos, and Mrs. iu- giie wish to annoaoae the engagement of their second daughter, IsabelleE. to Welter W. Holman, son of Ww, and biro. Holman, Moukbou, the marriage to take place the latter part of December, p Wroxeter Mies M, Linton has returned fr orn a 8 months' visit in Saskatchewan. We to tet to learn that Mrs, Thos. Higgins is in poor health at present. G, Gibson and E, Ridley will be in charge of the skating rink thin Wint- er. D. 0, Pope had a sale of thoro' bred stock Friday afternoon, several buy- ers from a distance being present.. Rev. Et, and Mrs. Ferguson leave this week for Montreal, where their son resides. Their many friends here wish then success and happiness in their new home. An event of interest took place at the Methodist Parsonage, Wingham, on Saturday when ]Elise Rhoda Hen- ning, youngest daughter of Herbert and Mrs. Henning, wee united in mar- riage to Allan MoKeroher, youngest sou of Alex. and Mrs. bleKercbet•, of Howick, the Rev. 0, E. Oragg, offici- ating. Bride wore a very becoming gown of brown, fibre, crepe, and was assisted by Miss Oevilla Hupfer, while Harvey McMichael ably supported the groom, The wedding march was played by Mies Annie Hupfer. The hfternoon trainyfor Bcolton. Upon their le left on the r turn Mr. and Mese McRercher will reside in Howick, where they will have the good wishes of many friends for a long and happy life. The 80th anniversary—Diamond Jubilee—of the organization of the well known Wroxeter Public Lib- rary. was fittingly observed Friday evening, in the Town -Hall, when a large and representative audience gathered to witness the 8 Act play The Beacon Light", which was suc- cessfully staged by the following : A. G, and Mrs, Wearying, S. and Mrs. McNaughton, Misses Scott, Raun and MaKercber, Arnold Edgar, Thos, Brown, Harvey Robinson and Gavin Davidson. W. S. McKercher, of the Library Board, filled the position of chairman very creditably and gave a short sketch of the history of the Lib- rary since 1864 and which now con - thine over 8,000 volumes. Between acts solos were sung by Thos, Gibson, Gordon's - Store Cranbrook Christmas Specials All kinds of. Nuts zoc a lb. Fine Assortment of Creates Chocolate Drops and Rock Candies, 25c a Ib. Special Mixed Candy 200 a ib. Finest itmponted English Peels— Sugar drained— Orange' and Lemon .....35c tb Citron „ 55c lb Dates, 3 lbs for .. ...25c Currants t5c Loose Seedless Raisins 2 The 25c Red band Seeded 'and Seedless Raisins, per pkg. 15c Spanish Valenolas (old time) per ib 15c' Oranges, per doz. 25c 35c 45c a, Gordon's - Cranbroti . Phone 5210 +-F++++++k4•i!^,F2.3'4•d-•F•l•4••F•F The Friendly Church Warm your hearts at the Christ- ,ons hearth fire of ETHEL METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Evening Next at 7 o'cloek 131g Sing of Old Time Christman parols with tho help of the -newly organized Choir. Spools! musle by the hew Onartette, The praetor Will recite "The Lemon of the watermlll," with Guitar Acoompant- meet and Pictorial Peace depleting an oldntlll, (Lights off ] This wes omitted last Sunday on amount of the storm. Sableet of sermon ; "A Ohriettnne Men, ea o,' ohuroh a�oere o5an et 0,85, service be. gine at f o clock sharp, deleeh+a'a'4wi"F3'4"i» ++4.14'4.44 h 1 W. H. KERR, Proprietor Walton Public School WILL IIOLA Christmas � mos Tree Entertainment IN TEbit FL O. IL W. Hall Monday 9eu', Dec, 22 Opening tit 8 o'clock —Interesting Program of Dia- logues, Readings, Reetta- tlons, Maisie, Drills, Ste, -Santa Claus will also be a guest. Adults 25 Cents Ohildreu 15c, School Pupils Free You are invited to juin the Joy- ous Company and enjoy the lata Program, and Jas. Allan ie., the latter also con- tributed very pleasing violin solos, Mrs. P,,G. Hemphill wase the error• paniet for the :evening. Proceeds amounted to $88 00. BELGRAVE. Ohristmas service will be held in Trinity Choral, Belgrave, on Sunday, Dec. 21st, at 2 8 p. m. - Christmas Tree Entertainment will be hold in the 0. 0, F. Hall Tuesday evening, 28rd inst., under auspices of Methodist Sunday School. Good pro- gram, consistingof musical and liter- ary numbers,. pay, eta. Tickets 25 and 10 cents. Attend. Ethel Statutory Council was held last Mondomea Wy. n's Institute Bazaar Wednee- ~day of this week, ' Keep Monday, 22nd Wet., clear for the Concert at S. S. No. 6 Grey. There was quite a rally during the past week over tax paying and 0o1 - lector Bishop was a busy man. Nomination for Grey Township will be held in the Township Hall here Monday, 29th Inst„ from 12 to 1 p, m. Election a week later if one is neces- sary. We are sorry to state that Mrs. Mc- Guire had the misfortune to break one of her arms' as the result of a fall. Her many friends hope she will make a speedy recovery. Do not forget the Concert and Christmas Tree in the Township Hall. Ethel, Friday, December 19, at 8 p. on. to . be given by Ethel Public School.' Admission 21 and 15 cebts. The Bible Society collectors, Mies McKee arid Miss Simpson, made the rounds for this year and met with a cordial- reception, totalling 325. 10. Ethel stands by this worthy cause in fine style and deserve credit for the earns. CauD or THANKS -We wish to ex- press our thanks to many for kind deeds and sympathetic words in the hour of our sadness in the demise of wife and ntotiter, We value them highly. Yours gratefully, 0. Erl a.tlig AND Feltner. At Ethel Methodist Ohutch on Sun- day evening at 7 o'clock, these will be a special Ohristmes Service, which will' include the recitation of the Watermill with Guitar aocompani- merit.by Pastor. Lights will be off and a beautiful picture of an old-fash- imied watei'n ill reminding us that "we cannot grind with water that has passed".. Tbis was omitted on Sun- day last on account of the storm. The nbolr will render special Christmas music, and it will be worth coining just to hear the Quartette. Sub- ject eef sermon "A Oln'istmas Mes- sage". Christmas Grewar's Choice stock of Finest OANISIES, FRUITS, CONFECTIONERY', NUTS, &C., &o. Chocolates that cannot be out- done --all fresh and new. Christmas Cigars in Boxes We - Specialize in Pipes See our Vaeiety and get ourpriees, Will be glad - to supply your Holiday eequiremente, SaDta Ci-aus Corning to Brussels Wedmesda. Dec 24 Will arrive at 2 p. m. . and depart at 2 80 Children wishing to meet and shake hands with him and receive a treat are in- vited to call at Misses Hunter's y Variet Store between hours named Santa's stay will be short but sweet. 1 Cupid is arranging for a couple of nearby weddings, so rumour says. At the oongregational meeting of the Presbyterians of Ethel and Oran - brook churches, held here Wednesday of last week, with Rev; Mr. McLeod, Brussels, as interim Moderator, a choice was not made out of the appli- cants for the pastoral vacancy. We are glad to report that Willard, the 4 year old son of Wm. and Mrs. Michel,who was so serlouly injured by a kick from a horse on bis bead, is getting along as well as could he ex- pected. He is at the Listowel hospit- al, but will soon be able to come home we hope. The horse was runni ng about in the yard and kicked at the dog, hitting Willard. Many good wishes are extended for the Iaddie'e complete recovery. Last Saturday afternoon the re- mains of the lateAlfredHollenbeck, who died in the hospital, London, Wednesday of last week, were inter- red in Mount Pleasant cemetery here. Fnneral services were conducted by Rev. Mr, White, Deceased was in his 62nd year and had resided in this locality all itis life, He le survived by his wife, who was Mies Margaret Clark, of Grey township. They had no family, Wm. Hallenbeck, of this neighborhood, is a brother of the sub- ject of this notice. Officiary of L. 0. L 631, Ethel for the incoming term are as under W. M., Cecil C. Eckmier ; D. M. Ed. Rowland ; Chap., Rev. H. White ; Rec.-Sec., R. McCreight r Fin --Sec., Andrew McKee ; Treas., George Mc- Call Dir. of Oar., Thos. Ward ; lot Committeeman, A. Speiran ; 2nd - Committeeman, Wm. Rowland ; 3rd Committeeman, M. Eckmier ; 41h Committeeman, Cranston ray.. Tylers, Clifford Rowland and W. H. Love. Next meeting will. be Monday, January 5th. 8 Prospects for Ethel lodge look good and interesting gath- erings are expected during 1925 if. everybody does theirduty. Eastern Star Lodge, No. 408, L. T. 13. A. S., held annual Election and in- stallment of nfficers, Monday night, with the following results :—W. 111 , Mise Ella Pearson ; D. M„ Edward Rowland ; R S., Harold Love ; F. S., Mrs. Hayden ; Treas., Mrs. Harold Love ; Chap. Miss Irene Hamilton ; D. of O. Mrs. Ed. Rowland ; O. of C., Mrs. Wm, Rowland ; Auditors, H. Love and Roy McCreight. Tylere, Cecil Eckruier and Roy McCreight, Standing Committee, Mrs. A. Speiran, R. McCreight, Ed. Rowland, Mrs. Ed, Rowland and Cecil Eckmier, Sick Committee, R. McCreight. Mrs. Angus Brown, Mrs. M. Gilktneon and Mrs. Clifford Rowland. Qrey etwill et 1 ba no orchestral practices until after Ohritmae. Miss Wilda Speiran has been visit- ing her sister, Miss Bertha, at Lie - towel. Sundnp School Christmas enter- tainment in Union church next Tues- day evening. Good program. Pupils of S. S. No. Bare holding ga Concertin the school hoose Monday, evening next. Come and give them your oncertsuppand Christmas Tree Enter- tainment will be given in the Town- ebip Hall, Ethel, Friday evening of this week, by Ethel Public School, Tickets 25 and 15 cents. There was no service on Sunday last either at Roe's or Union churches on account of the, storm. Pastor appreciated the many telephone calls requesting him not to come. Following is the result of the Christ- mas tests held in S. 8. No. 2 Gt'ey : V class—B, Holland 63 ; H. Oetpr 68, Se, IV—J. Johnston 86, Jr. IV—J, Turnbull 78 ; W. Oster 42, Sr. II—A, McDonald :a. Jr. II—G. Holland 67, 1 class—W. Ryan 05. E. MIN, TARTeacher, Sunday next there will be singing of Ohritmae carols and the subject of the sermon will be . "A Ohritmas Message". At Roe's there will be lantern slides on "How we got our Bible". This was given at Ethel on Sunday last, despite the storm, to an Audience of 40 and was repeated at Union in the newly organized League on Wednesday, IAgricultural Short Course Bee Keeping 5k the hands of W, R. Agar, Brooklyn, and Economics by C. M. Lee, Paris, have been on the .pro. gram of the boys this week, Mrs. Lowe finishes up the Home Nursing course, wiith the girls, Oils week, It has been found of greet in- terest. 4mmediately after Christmas Mrs. Hgwkey will In Irene to give instruction 4n Millinery. Every young lady will be specially interested in this. Scahbots •close -•Friday of this week for the 'Christmas vacation, to resume Monday, January Sth. J. B. Nelson will be in Clinton dur- ing the holiday. Miss Hopkins will hang up her stocking at her home in Lindsay Poultry and Gas Engines Will be on the 5irograni In January and should prove of live interest to a big class of boys. The girls will also be instructed in Poultry, - At last Friday's meeting of the newly organized Literary Society in connect- ion with the Agricultural Short Course the following well rendered program was presented: Plano duet, Miss Ruth Sinclair and Miss Verna McCall; De- bate, "Resolved that the farmer is more benefit to humanity than the manufacturer." For the Affnmative, Elva Oliver and Bertram Hemingway and the Negative, .Edna McCall and Alfred Knight. The debate was won by the negative. Piano solo, Miss Elva Ramsay; Reading of Journal Miss Inez MicNiclsoi; violin solo, . Chester Rintoul; Speech, Mr. Sirett; Commun- ity song in which all took part. ' Nat- ional Anthem. Society meets Wed- nesday of this week, Molesworth Next Tuesday evening "Always in Trouble" or a "Hoodooed Ooon" will be the play presented in the Com- munity Hall. It's a good one and of course you'll be there. See the list of characters represented in the advt. on page 5, Ex -Reeve Fraser, a former well known resident of Grey township, was renewing old friendships in this locality, He now makes hie home at Dutton where a sots is located. The visitor is always welcome. Mtern a Other Morrie news on page 5. Municipal Nomination in Town ship Hall Monday, December 29th, from 12 to 1 p. m. There was no service in Sunshine Methodist church Inst Sunday after- noon on account of the stormy weath- er. Councillor Elston Cardiff and family had a siege of the grippe during the past week, but .are recovering nicely we are glad to state. Clayton Jordan. who holds a good position in a Winnipeg Bank, is a welcome Christmas visitor under the parental roof on the 6th line. 011ie and firs. Walker and baby have moved from the 0th line to Brussels for the Winter. They have moved into Mrs. E. Orieh's home, John street, South. Attend the aunnal School meetings, that will be held Wednesday between Christmas and New Years, and ahow your iutereet in the boys and girls of your Section. The teachers will appreciate increased acquaintance with their duties, CARD OP THANKS —We wish to tender our siucere thanks for the thoughtful deeds and kind words be- stowed upon us in connection with the illness and recent demise of wife and mother. Weare grateful. Truly yours, JAS. D, GRASBY AND FAMILY. Annual Christmas Tree and Enter- tainment of Ebenezer Sunday School, (Browutownl, will be held Friday ev- ening, Deo. 19th. Good program is being prepared consisting of bumor- ous dialogues, songs, recitations, etc, Admission 25 and 15 cents. Keep tab on the date. The Auction Sale of Farm stook and implements, etc, held by A, Somers, 6th line, Tbureday afternoon of last week,went with a good swing and totalled 32,600 and in addition a quantity of feed, etc. was reserved by therietor t•o fo • p p r use, D, 1V2, Scott was the Auctioneer. Theta was a large attendance and fairly good prices. The stock, implements, &c, were in good condition. J. G. Hill, High Bluff, Manitoba, arrived have this weak on a visit to old scenes. He is a former resident of this localitywho went West in 1884. It is 10 years since. Mr. Hill was here, He is a brother to Mrs, Henry Sellers, 8rd line. The visitor says the people of hie community fared very well this year and prices were goad. Mr. Hill is well posted on Manitoba affair's end. a welcome visitor. A neeN51rtt CALLED,—one of the few remaining piouoors who carne tato this section when it was nothing but a vast; forest permed away at his home in Morrie on Sunday, Dec, 7th, in the person of. Henry Itiehmond, at the ad voiced age of 91 years. Ile was born ii 4Ayrshire, Scotland, and in 1851, at the age of 18, he came to Canada and had his share of the pioneee work of this county, He first settled in the vicinity of Hamilton, later conning to the Township of Morris, where he took up a homestead. In the Spring'of 1877 be moved to the farm on Lot 6, Oon, 9, Morris, where he since re- sided. In the year 1805 he was united in marriage to Mary Elliot, who lived only a year, 'To this marriage was born a eon, Elliot Richmond, princi- pal of the sehcol at Bt, Jacobs. in 1874 he Was married to Margaret Mc. Laren, Wawauosh, PO t.his union was horn 2 dangghtere and a son, Mrs, Thomas Pate, Huliett ; Mies Maggie, Guelph, and James R, on the home - steed, He was a staunch Presbyteri- an, Of late years to delighted ed in speaking about. t he early days, when Lire earneettlere would walk through the bush for 18 miles and bring home at bagof dour on their back. Titles week Mese George Nott, an old resldeot of Clinton, who had attained to her 8iet year, peened over to the Great Beyond. Deceased ,was the motbereof Mre, Win, Cunningham, Ween gravel road, She was a fine WORM. and esteemed lay a wide circle, A. large family survive, Mr, Nott is deceased, DIIen IN TRE WEST,—At the home of leis nephew, Andrew Sample,, Mair, Sack„ Anthony Sample, one of the early settlers of Morris Townehip, pas- sed quietly away, at the good .age of 88 years, on December 4th, Deceased was the last of the 4, brothers who, 'whit their parents, in young man., hood, left Scotland in 1852 to secure farms in tine Canadian bush and took their part with the pioneers, John died in 1885 ; Thomas and Robb, in 1906. Having lived for many years om Lot'80, Con. 4, Morris Townebip, be will be remembered by many of the older residents of Brussele and vicin- ity. In 1888 Mr. Sample left for Mani - tabs and later went to Saskatchewan, where he died. Mr. Sample never married and lived with his nephew, and will be much missed in the home. FINE Wows; sunraroNan.—After 6 moo the illness, Mrs, R. Young pas- sed away at her home at Londesboro', nn Sunday afternoon, Dec. 7th. She took convulsions the beginning of the week and gradually grew worse un- HI the end came. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. J. Campbell, Walton and Ivan, at home, Ala() by 6 brothers and 2 sisters : James H. Pipe, Goderich ; George A, Goodall, Mich. ; Wm., Brussels ; Tay- lor, Haileybury ; Lyons A., Alerta ; Robert, Newbolb, Sask. ; Mrs, Shaw, Walton, and Mies Mabel Pipe, Lon- don: The funeral took plane Wednes- day. from the faced residence to Union Cemetery, lily th. Services were conducted by Rev. Jas. Abery, minister of Knox Presbyterian church, of which deceased was a member. Much sympathy is felt for the family in their bereavement. Mrs. Young enjoyed' the esteem of a wide circle of relatives and friends who regret her demise. • Cranbrook A little bird. says—but sometimes those little birds are wrong but not often. Keep your ear open. Dont forget the Christmas Tree Sunday School Entertainment in Knox church next Monday evening. A fine time is promised. See the advt. on page 4. At the congregational meeting held in the Presbyterian church, Ethel, last week a minister was not chosen although there were several names be- fore the meeting, The Trusteee of our public school chose Miss Ida Frain, of Grey town- ship, to be successor to Mise Ida Hunt- er, as Principal of Cranbrook school, out of 14applicante. Salary is 31,000. Miss Frain ie an experienced teacher and will prove a worthy successor to Mise Hunter we have no doubt. Duties will begin after the New Years. Ocanbrook has been very fortunate in the school teacher talent for many a year. Morris Council Minutes of Council Meeting held in the Township Hall, Morris, Nov. 17, 1924, Members were all present the Reeve in the chair. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. James Nichol was paid 8140.00 on the Mustard .Drain and James Kerr, 81060,00 on the Rintoul Drain. The Bank account carried by Philip Arrant in connection with the Mc- Outcheon Drain, 82687.85, was paid. A grant of 315,00 was given to the Agricultural School, Brussels, to Purn- ishrizes for Morrie u I l e The grants to the Agricultural Societies of Wingham, Brussels and Blyth were paid. Following accounts were paid : -- W. Alderson, filing ditch con, 6, $28.00 Jno. Barr, gravel $19.90; Jas. Gib- son, gravel $12.80 • R. Richmond, spreading gravel $4,00 ; J. Peacock. gtavol $6 00 ; A. Pollock, gravel 88,60 A Machan, digging Wilson Drain, $178.90 ' W. Cunningham, refund tax- es 38.00 ; Jno. McCaughey, clearing Blyth Creek Drain $00 00';' Jas, Lev- er, cement culvert, $02880 '849.95.; Juo Hop- per, gravel and inspecting, 849 95 ; L,, H. Bosman, concrete tile Wrleou Drain 1860 0 8 Twee i , h 1,'3 -nil • J. P 8 McGee,wont' Stone School nal' Bridge, 82750 ; C. Goll, work Stone School Bridge, $89 78 e C. Bembridge, gravel $5,25 • E. Beni t.ley, gravel, $7.72 ; gravelling $80 05 • R. Bradshaw, in- speating 52.00 ; 11. McDonald, work Llullett .Br. 84.01; J. Oppington, lower- ing culvert at Smith Drain, 86; Young & Douglas, Cole Drain, $80,00 ; A. MoEwan, 11. Shortt'eed and P. Mo - Nab, each $8.00, B. 0, 11. Ed. Ellis, work 411 line $62.50 ; Greenaway ds Ole horn on Sellers Drain, $600.00 ; A. Shaw, treasurer $126.00 ; postage, $15.00 ; J. IL Sellers, land compensa- tion Mustard Drain $80.00 Wm. Ireland, refund dog tax, $2,00 ; Dr. Stewart, balance salary B. , 11, $25.00. A. MACEWISN, Olerk, WARDEN HItWIN, Whose home is at Bayteid, was presented with a gold headed ebony cane by the Huron Coubty Councillors at the . closing sessiou, A complimentary address accompanied the gift and the things sold ie it and by the speakers were plenty goodenoughto go on a, tombstone, We hope It may be a long time before Mr. Erwin will give a chance for such adornment. . He very timidity tbaulted the donors,