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VOL. 41 NO. 12 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1912
W. .F1. KERR, Proprietor
New Advertisements
Goat lost-Tald POST.
Plums for 0R10-missliy.f
Nov nota000-lontyolo pnrani,
Poultry wanted -Bort Thomson.
MILlInr oponing-Goo. M,
n010,11010 11,1011n0ry-Emma Hunter.
Mistrict
Cranbrook
Mrs. A. McDonald and Elmet. San-
dayed at Blyth.
Inspector Field paid his visit at the
school this week.
• John Baker, of Saginaw, Mich.,'
vieited his uncle, George, Baker for a
few days.
Rev, D. B. McRae returned from
the Lake on Monday where he was
holidaying for a week.
John Baker, of Saginaw, Mich„
spent a few days last week at the
home of his uncle, Geo. Baker.
Donald Campbell has purchased the
property belonging to Miss Jennie
Blair and intends to move in this
cornav
inEFall as he has rented his fie
to R. Taylor. We welcome Mr.
and Mrs. Campbell to the burg.
Jamestown
The Women's Institute will meet on
Thursday afternoon, September 26th,
at 2.80 p. in. at the home of Mvs.
Alex. Bryans, Subject for this meet-
ing ''Mother's Sabbath afternoon with
the children," to be taken by M.S.
John McEwen and Ws. Geo. Balmier.
"VVe would like all the members to be
present. Keep the date in mind.
ENJOYABLE TIME.- Friday even-
ing a Musical and. Literary en tertain-
ment was held in Vice ovia Hall. It
was web attended and thoroughly en-
joyed. In addition to the local talent
all of whom did well, "Jock" Grimily,
of Guelph, who sings and imperson-
ates the celebrated Scotch hemoroos
vocalist-tlarry Lander -gave a good
account of himself and encores were
demanded on each. appearance. He
afforded many a hearty laugh. Miss
McCallum, of Newark, N. J., in her
two readings pleased the audience and
will be heard again with pleasure.
Program consisted of well played
duets by Misses Ina Bryans and
Majorie Strachan •, readings by Miss
Bessie Moses and Miss Jessie Strachan
that were well interpreted ; violin
solos by Duncan Taylor, of Brussels,
that warmed the cockles of the heart ;
solos so well sung by Dougald Strath. -
an that more were asked for ;
reading by Miss McCallum, and
Scotch songs by Mr. Gvindly ; and
short speeches by Trustees 1. Oath
and A. Pollock, who returned hearty
thanks for the support accorded in all
the undertakings of Victoria Hall.
The National Anthem brought the
proceedings to a close. Miss Marjorie
Strachan officiated as accompanist
with her accustomed ability. W. H.
Kerr, of Ton Poem, was chairman but
his duties were light aa the order Wes
excellent,. The financial proceeds
Were 'newly $50 which gotta into the
Tveneuver's hands after expenses weve
deducted, This was tir. Gehally's
fleet appearance in this section of
country. He established a good natne
for himself by his funny doings and
sayings.
Walton
The Ladies' Guild of St. Geovge's
church are arranging for a social to
be held at the home of W. Anderson
on Wednesday Oct, 23rd.
Seaforth
Rei'. Neil Shaw, Presbyterian
minister or Bgmondville, who has
been so seriously JJ for some time,
underwent a ceitical operation Sun-
day in the hope of obtaining relief
from an internal. trouble. He stood
the operation very well and slept for
two hours afterwards and although
still in a very critical condition is do-
ing as well as can be expected. His
brother, Sohn Shaw, of Rodney, has
arrived and will remain with him for
some titue.
Ethel
Robert, Gibson and Ernest Wheeler
took in the London Faiv.
Robert and Mra. Dilworth were
combining intsiness and pleasure at
London last week.
The name of the new milliner en-
gaged by G. M. Mitchell is Mies Nod -
well. of Oraugeville,
airs. M. Henry turd daughter, Loll-
ella, visited friends in Si. Thomas and
London last week.
Dv, Ferguson is at Toronto this
week attending the Canadian Medical
Health Association,
The Judge's Voters List Court for
the township of Grey will be held in
the Township Hall here on'Thursday,
September 26th. See advt.
Rev. D. Wren, B. A., and M. Stem -
mon of Ethel addressed the Wing -
ham Epworth League no Monday
evening, on "Good Citizenship."
We are pleased to report that the
family of A., McKee. who has had
such a siege of typhoid fever, is im-
proving and we hope will soon be
con valescen t.
Congratulations are extended to 3.
H. Brown over his cheese prize win-
nings at the Industrial Fair, Toronto.
"Jock" generally gets what he goes
after.
The Thank -offering meeting of the
Woinen's Foreign Missionary Society
will be held in the Presbytesian
church, Ethel, Tuesday evening, Oct.
ist, at 7.80. Rev, J. Urquhart, of
Listowel,will give an address. Suit-
able music will be given.
Friday and Saturday of next week
will be Fall millinery opening days
at Geo, M. •Mitchell's Ethel. Miss
Nodwell is the milliner in charge and
will be glad to welcome the ladies of
vicinity. Read Mr. Mitchell's adver-
tisement and see what he asks for.
Long
months of
service
proye the
real 'quality
of the
leather -and
workmanship inHART
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"Canada's Peet Shoemaker,
Sold only
E. O. DUNFORD
Tailor and Gents' Furnisher g Brussels
Rev, D. Wren Is at Lneknow this
week at the Sabbath School Convene
tion and Wingham Cistvict nteetAug,
lie Is the District 8. B. Secretary.
Mise Bmina Hunter anuounces the
°peeing of her millinery 61101V P00111
for Friday and Saturday of next week,
when the ladies of Ethel and locality
are invited to attend. Het stove is in
the Dilworth block.
Grey
Potato i'ot is prevalent in some
places.
Miss Jean Armstrong will attend
the Normal S1I3101 this term at. Strat-
ford so as to secure het. professional
certi ficate.
Wm. Riley is back from Moosejaw
where he spent the past 4 or 5 months,
He was well pleased with the country
and was busy driving a team while
away. A number of former residents
of this locality were met with;
R. J. Hoover, 9th con„ has gone on
a holiday visit to the West where he
has a wide circle of relatives. We
hope the moving "bug" will not bite
him while away as we do not wish to
lose hire and his family from Grey.
DID SPLENDIDLt.-At the Western
Fair held at London last week Abs.
Wm. Armstrong, 9th con., susrained
her record as a butter maker by
capturing let for fat m dairy print
with 95 points, 2nd special 20 lbs. with
93 and 4th in crocks, scoring 94.75.
Prizes totalled 520.00. Mrs, Arm-
strong's success should stimulate
others to clip hi and try their hand in
the wider sphere.
Belgrave
The harvest is over and threshing is
the order of the day.
Sixty-three tickets Were sold at the
G. 'P. R. station for the London Ex-
hibition.
W. J. McLean left for Toronto on
Tuesday where he is attending the
Toronto University.
Miss Edna Scandrett has returned
home alter spending a month with her
cousin, Miss Loveless, of London.
At the Unveiling of Richard Procter
4th line. good work was done by F.
Shoebottorn's machine viz 800 bushels
of nate put through in less than 2i
hours. Fall wheat aye! aged 35 bush-
els to the acre and was a fine sample.
Oats ran 40 bushels.
Methodist congregation here is look-
ing forward to their anniversary to be
held Sunday and Monday, Sept. 22nd
and 28rd. On Sunday, District Chair-
man, Rev. J. W. Hibbeet, will preach,
and the following Monday there will
be a tea -meeting and. program.
Rev. Mr. Collins, of Exeter, will be
the special preacher at Trinity church
here. on Sabbath, 22nd inst., at
the Harvest Home services. The sum
of $85 is being asked for Missions on
that occasion bot as nearly $100 wee
placed on the plates a yeat ago a wil.
ling congregation should find no
trouble with the 1esser sum,
James Menzies shipped a car of cat
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He on Monday, John Armstrong eear
of hop on. Tuesday and Chas. John -
sten a car of hogs on WecinesdaY•
Morris
Thran
ee d oiie-1
ifmills on the dol-
lar will be the rate for Township puit•
poses for 1912,
Miss Minnie Walker. Oth line, le en-
joying a holiday with het' friend, Mrs.
J. A. Huntev, in Detroit.
John Hopper and others are asking
for a municipal chain and the Council
has instructed Surveyor Roger to pro-
ceed.
The Blvd drain has been let to At. -
Out. Cronin, He gets 111 (3,1 525 less
than Engineer Roger's estimate for
construction.
Lightning played havoc with wire
fences on sone lines shivering posts,
ete. Telephone and telegraph poles
were also in the line of attack.
On September 140, . John Stewart,
or Milton, Halton 0o., passed away,
in his 65th year. Deceased was a
cousin of Mrs, , George Jackson, 8th
line, Morris township.
Morrie Township Voters' List Court
will be held in Industry Hall, Myth,
on Saline/ay, Sept, 28t1, at 10 it, tn.
Judge Doyle will preside. The num-
ber of appeals entered is not large.
Caen OP TILANKs.-I wish to return
my sincere thanks to the Howick
Mutual Fire Insurance 00. for the
prompt and satisfactory settlement
• made by them in the recent loss of my
barn, amp, etc., by lightning. They
deserve well at the band of public for
their long and honorable career as an
insurance Co. I wish them the suc-
cess they merit.. GEORGE Ktertmv,
9111 Line, Morris.
Mortars Prosumm-The death of an-
other of the pioneers of this section
is recorded in the person of John
Elston who passed away at his home
on the 2ud line of Morris on Tuesday
evening of last week. The deceased
gentleman had not been in tobust
health for some time. He was born
in Lincolnshire, England, and came
to Canada in 1850. In 1853 he pur-
chased the homestead on the 2nd
line of Morris and moved op to this
county in 1880. Mr. Elston was a
good neighbor and he made a large
circle of friends during his long resi-
dence in Morris. He had always
taken an active interest in the Wing.
ham Fall Fair and had for many years
been a director of the Society and at
the time of his death was Honorary
President. In religion he was a
Methodist and in politics a Liberal.
His wife died in 1877 and three child-
ren died some few years ago. He is
survived by four sons and four daugh-
ters : -John Elston, Prince Albert,
Sask. ; Mrs. Hubbard, Wayne, Mich. :
Mrs. IVIcKague, Coulter, Man. ; Robt.
Elston, West Hope, North Dakota;
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MILLINERY OPENING
First View
Friday and Saturday
September 27 & 28
GEO. M. MITCHELL
Begs to announce his first showing of Fall Millinery
Models from Paris, Loudon and New York, and invites
every woman in Ethel and vicinity to have the first
view of the now and
lillthoratative fashions for fall of 1912
WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE
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Dame Fashion was never more Pickle or Whimsical
in her choice, but if partiality is shown in any quarter
it is only in her choice of color, As for size she has no
favorit.1-all sizes are shown which 'makes it en easy
matter for all to have a becoming shape. 02m5 while
the display is at its best.
MISS A. NODWELL,, Milliner.
Highest FrICE.Paid. for all .kinds. of Farm ...Produce
101000 Head of live Poultry Wanted
to he delivered 011 Monday of eaeh week, commencing
• Sept. 9th. All kinds at highest market price.
We mean business. Call and see our Bargains
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Jae, Eleton, Austin, Man. Wm.
Elston ancl Misses Annie and Nellie
Mann at home. The funeral took
place Thursday afternoon 110 Bluevale
cemetery.
• Chris Michie, of Hespeler, was visit-
ing (311 1130 pavan tal home this week.
Thursday, October 171h, is the date
set for Samuel Jorclan's Auction Sale
of farm stock, implements, etc., at his
Nem on the 5th line. Mr. Jordan has
Sold his farm hence the sale will be
without reaerve.
MUST NOT FORGET oua NEIGHBORS.
-'Itis no mere compliment to say that
myself and family appreciate very
warmly the helpful acts so generously
bestowed upon us by our neighbors ID
the time of danger and loss when our
baro was destroyed by. fire and our
home threatened, and in the succeed-
ing weeks as they have rolled by. It
was highly appreciated we can assure
you, and we hope, as far as may be in
our power, to prove our willingness to
return the kindness but hope it will
not, be occasioned by the same cause.
No better neighbors need be desired.
than can be found in this locality.
We are, Yours Gratefully,
•GEO. KIRKBY ANA FAMILY,
Wroxeter
Donald Fisher is spending a week in
De t volt.
Reeve Reis made a business trip to
Toronto last Friday,
Miss Oail of Toronto is the guest of
Miss Margaret Brown.
Ino. Moffat has taken a position in
Munro & Ob's general store.
T. G. and Mrs. Hemphill went to
Toronto in their auto on Friday.
The Rev. A. L. Russell returned last
Thursday from a trip to Alberta.
Mrs. J. Patterson of Brussels visited
with relatives here over Sunday,
Mrs. McCartney will have her mil-
linery opening on Tuesday Sept, 24.
Win. Wendt, of Mficlinay, was the
guest of his brother, J, R, Wendt this
week.
Mies Jeanette Black attended the
wedding of a friend in Haeriston on
Monday.
John Patterson is spending a two
sveeks holiday with relatives in Lon-
don and Chicago.
Mrs. McKee who has been the guest
of' her niece, Mrs. H. Brawn, for two
months left, this week for Neepawa
Man.
Miss Aggie Stesvaet, of Toronto,
and Wm. Stewart, of New Orleans,
are guests of their tnother, Mrs. D.
Stewart, of Turnberry.
The anniversary services and re-
opening of the Methodist church will
be held on Sunday Sept. 291h. A- tea -
meeting will be held the following
Monday evening,
Last Saturday Rev. Mr. Laekland
received the sad news of the death of
his father, in New Zealand. The local
pastor will share in the sympathy of
the people of this locality and his
former charges.
The following society note is of
local interest :-Rev. and Mrs. J. C.
McPherson, Cannington, Ont., an-
nounce the engagement of their
younger daughter, Euphemia Craw-
ford, to Rev, S. Millard Wesley, B. A.,
minister of the Presbyterian church,
Wroxeter, Ont., and third son of
Joseph and Mrs. Wesley, Newmarket.
The marriage will take place quietly
on. the 25th of September.
VISITED THE FAIR AT 99 YEAUS our
40. -The attractiveness of the West-
ern Fair is shown by the character
of the visitors brought to London last
week. Otte of the most interesting
was John Gofton, of Wroxeter, Onto
who is nn less than 99 years and 6
inonths "youug." Having. beard of
the fame of the Western Fab' he de-
cided to come to London and on
Wednesday of last week, he, in com-
pany with his son-in-law, went to
Queen's Park. That he had a good
time goes without saying. In letters
to friends here, Mr. Gof ton declares
that he enjoyed every minute of the
Fair. He prides himself on being a
Nimrod of no mean ability. For 40
years he has been going to Muskoka
each Fall to hunt deer. Althongh
within a very short distance of the
century mark he is determined to go
again and is makiegpreparatioes for
another trek to the North land. -Lon-
don Advertiser.
Wingham
Mt -s. R. Deyell remains quite ill at
her home.
Farmers in this district are bnsy
setting everything in shape for sowing
their Fall grain.
Miss Elizabeth Elliott, who was ill
at Stratford, has been brought home.
Her condition remains much the
eatne.
Apple picking has commenced and
the growers look forward to the finest
yield in many years. Large quantiti-
es of the fruit has been sold to Wry -
ere and will be packed for the export
trade.
W. C. T. •U, -At the annual meet-
ing of the local W. 0. T. U. members,
officers for the coming year were
elected as follows 1 -President, Mrs.
A. Ross ; Vice -Presidents, Mrs. Col-
lins, Mrs. Armour, afrs. Linklater
and Mrs, Law ; Secretary, Mrs. 3. J.
INilotI; Corresponding Secretary,
elm. T. A., Morton : Treasurer, Mrs.
joynt 1 Press Superintendent, Mrs, J.
Hall. The Superintendents c.ff all de-
parttnents were re-eleoted. The re.
ports received from the varioue de-
partments were of a most gratifying
nature and showed that the year had
been one of_prorceess.
HAROLD H. Huts 0E, PARALYSIS. -
A despatch nom Winnipeg says :-
Harold H. Otteatia's champion Iteer,
died Satnrcitty of paralysis, His own-
er was, R. J. Mackenzie, who also
°lens Inc Patchett IL, now on the
Grand Circuit. Harold 3t bad a
mark of 8.08 8-4, and held Canadian
half -mile track record of 2,07, He
was purchased eight, years ago by
Mackenzie fot eight thonsand dollars
.rotn Juo, Swart?, of Whighttur
Ontario. Harold H. was as good a
piece of horseflesh as was ever hitch-
ed up and made many a dollar for his
owners. Mr. Swartz bought him for
a very nominal figure, the equine
being unknown to tante up to that
time outside of small local evente.
11.eadbury
Mee. David McOutcheon has return-
ed home after spending the Summer
with friends in Western Canada,
The Ladies' Aid of Walton Presby-
terian church held their monthly
meeting at the home of Jas, and Mrs.
McLaughlin on Wednesday.
Miss Maggie Smith is the new teach.
er in 5, S. No. 9. This is whete, she
received her early education going
then to the Seaforth Collegiate and
Stratford Normal and has been a very
clever student. No doubt success will
follow her work tow as teacher.
.Two rural mail routes have been
/aid out in this section. One along
the boundary and back by way of the
14th 003), the other along the 10th and
1211) con. Both will be served ..from
Walton so that before long we will
get our dailies at our OWO door the
day they are printed.
Goderich
WEDDING.- A very pretty and
fashionable wedding took place at St.
George's church on Saturday at high
110012. The friends and participants
were from Detroit. Rev. Mr. Pother-
ingharn officiated. The church was
prettily decorated in white asters.
The beide was Sliss Dorothy McCor-
kie, of Detrnit, the groom, Donald Mc.
Kinnon, of Portland, Ore. The maid
of honor was Miss Rebecca, Farrand,
of Detroit and the gecnnstnan, Lient,
Kellever, of Detroit. The 13/ icleanaids
dressed all in white and carrying pink
roses, were : Miss Marjorie McOorkle,
Miss Ruth L'Horninedieu, Miss Helen
IlicOoekle, of Detroit and Miss Isabell
Proudfoot, of reoclerich. A. dainty
wedding breakfast was served at the
home of Wm. Proudfoot, K. 0. Mr.
and Mrs. McKinnon lett via the O. P.
R. for the East, but, intend returning
to Goderich before going to their
home in Portland, Oregon.
The high court of justice, presided
over by Sir William Mulocic, of Tor-
onto, has been in session for the past
two days. Only two cases came be-
fore the judge. One was a case of
slander, in which L. E. Dancy was
plaintiff's solicitor and Proudfoot,
Hays & Killoran, defendant's. The
case was enlarged. In the case, Pol.
ler vs. Township of Hullett a large
number of witnesses and others from
the township, who are interested in
this drainage case were present. Mr.
Brydone, of Clinton, was plaintiff's
solicitor ; Proudfoot, Hays & Killoran,
defendant's. Tile case was not decid-
ed.
Brussels School Board
Brussels School Board met in the
Board Room last Friday evening.
Members present were D. C. Ross
(Chairman), 15I. H. Moore, J. Cunning-
ham and J. Fox.
Minutes read and confirmed and the
following aecounts were presented
Wilton & ac $ 16 31
Gerry & Walker's ac ..... 1 45
G. M.cDowell's ac • ... 5 10
On motion of M. 1I. Moore and J.
Cunningham the accounts were order-
ed to be paid.
Moved by M. H. Moore, seconded by
J. Cunningham that the Board apply
to Council for the sum of $2200.00,
Carried.
Principal Scott consulted with the
Board regarding the removal of a tree
on the school property which was
darkening one of the rooms and it was
decided to have it removed.
The matter of holding a Field Day
was introduced by the -Peincipal and
after a discussion by the members it
was decided not to hold one' this year.
Board then adjourned.
Maitland Presbytery
The Presbytery of Maitland met in
St. Andrew's chrit, Wingharn, on
Sept. 17th, and transacted much rout-
ine business. The Committee on Sys-
tematic Beneficence was given an-
thority to make arrangements with
Dr. McRae for the furtherance of the
Budget for 1918. It was agreed to
!laity all congregations within the
bounds to the effect that the Assem-
bly had fixed the minimum stipend int
ministers in Ontario at $1000 and a
house and tu'ge all congregations to
raise the salaries of their minister in
proportion to the increased cost of liv-
ing for the past 15 years, which is 45%.
Mr. Bradley and Mr. Shortreed were
appointed Auditors. Mr. West gave
notice of motion asking Session to
present their records for examination
at the September meeting. The Com-
missioners to the General Assembly
reported their diligence, several state
ing that they disapproved of the in-
troduction of.political methods of car -
vying, matters through the Assembly,
which is not becoming a Church court.
IVIr. Hardie presented very forcibly
the Assembly's scheme for Travelling
Expenses. Mr. Gomm and Mr. Math -
155011 were appointed on the Executive
of Y. P. Association. Mr, McEa•ch-
ern was appointed Moderator fee the
ensuing six months. The IVIoderator
appointed Messrs. West, Hardie and
Dr. Irwin a committee to reek* the
Oommissioners' roll to Presbytery.
Authority was given the Moderator.
and Clerk to proceed with the sale of
Thmisldlleu church property after ad.
vertising the same. Messrs, Perrie,
McLean and MeArthnr, with their
Elders, were appointed on the Board
of Rome Missions. The salary of the
Clerk was increased 550. Mx. Wishart
wee appointed Presbytt.wy's repeeson.
tative before W. H. M. S. meeting at
Brussels on the 16th Get.
W. .1. Wus'r, Clerk,
' Morris Council
Al. the Oounoil meeting held in the
Township Hall on Mcniclay Augiust
20th, the minetes of the lust Meet-
ing were read and approved. It wee
decided to pay' fot term bridges on
municipal drams when the drains are ,.
completed and the debentures said,
The township rate for 1912 was fixed '
at 3/, mills on the dollar. The eontract
to eoustruct the Bird Drain was given
to Arthur Cronin at 525 lees than the
Engineer's estimate, A petition from
John Hopper and others asking for a
municipal drain was entertained eted
the Olerk was instructed to send a
copy to Engineer Roger. At the
Court of Revision cm the Grant drain
there were no appeals but Alex. 11c.
Lauehlttn asked the council to have
the drain tiled part way across his
lot. The Clerk was instructed to for-
ward the regnest to the Engineer,
The Grant Drain By -Law was -finally
passed, The following accounts were
paid :-Wm, Ferguson Inspecting 25
days $45 ; Geo. Barkley, cement abut, -
manta 51000 ; Johu Hopper gravel
50.50; Wm. Douglas, gravel $7,90
James Ferguson, gravel 54.20 ; James
Lawson, gravel $6.20 ; Gilbert Me-
Oalltun, gravel $8.50 ; Wm. Taylor,
gravel 51180; Tames Gibson, gravel
57.20 ; John Bloomfield, gravel .30 ;
Wm, Skelton, gravel PM •, Thomas
.A.bram, gravel 54.50 ; J. 11, Sellers,
gravel $5.00 ; Robert Craig, gravel
$2.40 ;Herbert Kirkby, gravel 54.80;
James Duncan, gravel 52.50; Geo.
Kerr, gravel .40 ; Thomas Warwick, .1
gravel $10.10 ; Jas. Hawthorn scrapers
hired 51.50 ; David Smith. gravel,
53.60 ; Andrew Pollock, gravel $6.00 ;
Chas. Agar, gravel 55,10, drawing
moulds $3.00, $8,10 ; James Anderson,
gravel 56.30; John Messer, gravel
22.60; Geo. McDonald, gravel $9.G0;
Wm. Oakley, gravel 52.80;_ James •
Leitch, gravel 51.80; James:Peacock,
gravel $2.50 ; George Pierce, gravel
$3.00 ; Ed. Johnston, tile 51.65 ; Wm.
Thuell making tile $17.50 ; McMichael
Breckenridge on Henderson drain
$100.00 ; John Getty, filling at Grames
bridge $20.59 • Isaac Brown, cement
tile $24.00 ; L. G. Looby, 2 concrete
Quivers on Murray -Lamb Drain 5845.-
00; W. MacEwen, for Bird Drain
By-laws 510clerk's fees 520, .$30.00 ;
Thos. Bone sheep killed by dogs
55.30 ; Neil Black, sheep killed by dogs
55.80 ; Walter Broadfoot farm bridge
Nichol DraM $15.00 ; Geo. Muldoon, 2
farm Bridges on Murray -Lamb drain
$30.00 ; Hugel Tyerman farm Bridge
Smith Drain 515.00 ; Frank Aitkin,
filling in South Boundary 38 r.Ods
$6.60 ; Wm. Taylor, (farm bridge Mc-
Call :drain 515.00 ; Wan McCall pia -
ting in Culvert McCall drain $12.00 ;
Frank Martin, deviation road 56.00;
Geo. Barkley, on abutments $50.00.
The next Council meeting is fixed for
Monday September 23rd, 1912.
A. MacEwnte, Clerk.
The Summer School
The Presbyterian Summer School
met at Geneva Park on Lake Couchieh-
ing Sirncoe Co.
Lake Couchiching is a small lake a-
bout re miles in length and 7 in breadth:
It is joined by a channel to Lake Sim-
coe and is a very pretty lake as its shore
which is rocky is indented with in•
numerable little bays while its surface
is dotted with wooded islands. Geueva
Park is situated on a cape andis reached
from Longford station by going a mile
over land and then crossing the bay in
canoes or row boats to the Park. In
the Park every accommodation is found
for the comfort of the Conferences meet-
iug there cottages. Cottage tents and ,
tents fount the sleeping apartments the
gymnasium the Aseembly room peal'.
ions the lecture rooms; while a large
building with spacious veranda facing
the lake with a seating capacity of Iso
the dining hall, Electric lighting and
telephones are also used.
The program for the forenoons con-
sisted of lectures given by prominent
men representivg the various brain:dies
of the Presbyterian churcb. Among
the speakers were Principal Gaudier, at
Knox College, Prof, Johnston Ross, of
Union Seminary New York, who gave
a series of lectures during Bible Study
period. Rev. MacBeth represented
Home Missions describing mission
work in the Great West. Rev, J. 0,
Robertson, Dominion Secretary of Sab-
bath Schools, gave some practical hints
to S, S. teachers on methods ef teach -
ing. Rev. M. McIntosh, of Londoe,
Rev. MacTaggart, of Toronto, led a
lively discussion on Young People's
Societies in connection with the chureit,
They advocated union societies among
young people, also a Proficiency chart
as a standard to measure up to for tile
encouragement of the young people to
develop all their talents. Dr, Shearer,
Rev, D. C. MacGregor, Miss Ratte, of
Toronto and Miss S. Carson, of New
York, represented Sbtial Service end
Personal .Evangelisin. They reported
progress in this line of. work as seveu
institutions have been formed in oti:
large Canadian cities fin' preventive end
redemptive work in this branch. Rev.
A. Thompsom B. A,, returned missioe-
ary from Honan, China, gave a very In-
teresting account of his work describ-•
ing modes ot life in China and show.
Mg necessity of more workers,
Arnaug the returued lady missionaries
were 1Viiss'Ooocifellow, of Central India,
and Miss Platte, of Turkey. "Marian
lteith" (Mrs, D. C. MacGregor) enter.
Weed a class of girls for an hour daily
tellieg the story of her latest book "The
Black Barbarian." which she had d0(11'
ated to Mission Band work.
The afternoons were spent in rec-
reation, boating, bething, fishing alid
game': being the pasttittee. Illustrated
addresses with huitern slides were given
in the evenings, after Whieh moon-
light boating ended the day,
Among those who atteuded the School
were Mise Grace Stewart, of Brussels,