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BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER Ig, zg12
11 Is1�h }} pp•1� tp1 p sheeting which gives there a nice ap-
tr'ul v',{'elvs peal' mini as well au making theft)
more comfortable.
BI uevale
Paul .
�J.v'tL sllr.> relieved Jewitt I rdn nalhrd o'
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hods Wednesday.
L. Duffus, of Saskatoon, spent a
few days this week with 8, Paul.
W. J. Dell has retuvued home after
spending the Summer in the West.
S. Higgins, of Hannah. N. 1)., is at
present visiting friends in this
vicinity,
Remember the Xurns Tree in the
Methodist chnvch Christmas night.
An excellent program is being pre-
pared.
John Willnaru has moved into the
Anderson house and Thos. Barrett is
moving into the one vacated by Mr.
Wilburn.
W. H. Haney and J. Hall have
covered their houses with galvanized
Morrie
Other Nur
Other 1 i is trews (1I1 page 5.
t+x•Weeden Mille and Air Foreman,
both of the 0. P. R. flutter staff,
wale LIMN! foe a short visit at J. R.
Miller's last week,
Last week John Fell, 2nd line, was
taken to the hospital at Winghttin
owing to an attack of tphoid fever.
It is to be hoped he will have a speedy
recovery:
AROEIE MUNi OIJAEL SUMMONED.—
We regret to he called upon to report
the decease of Archibald, eldest son
of Wm. jY1aMiehael, 2nd litre, who
died Friday night abort 10 o'clock;
He had been in Toronto on the police
force but cant( Thome 6 mouths ago on
a000untof pont health, He wag only
confined to bed for a month and
iM.ASAzJ, A. GREWAR'S
Confectionery and Fruit Store
Luscious and Juicy California Seedless Oranges
25c, 300, 101 end 50c pei' doe,
Malaga Grapes, Table Raisins, Bananas
New Figs, Dates, Nuts, Raisins, Currants.
Our Confectionery is all New and Fresh.
See our grand display of Tub Goods
ipes LxclusiveGiftsI'llgi men e—it smoke. Pouches
i dust K hints I'll give—it Pipe. Pouches
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Candy for Christmas Giving Unruly has long been the
foundation gift for Ohl ist-
nras giving. The Ohristinas season is here again with all its perplexities as to
whet one should give. Our stock of Confectionery was never more replete
with endless varieties, suitable for everyone, fro+u the oldest person dime to
the tiny wee tots. Fur stocking -filling and tree decorating our Candy Count-
ers offer inviting and attractive items in Candy and Novelties.
Boxes from 50 to $1.00. See them.
Oysters Place your order early for them.
Cheese Good 01(1 Cheese.
W. A. GREWAR, Phone 99 BRUSSELS
Strictly
One Price 1 C. Ross
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passed away in his early manhood,
beim; shoat 21. years of age. The
f morel took place un
to 131 revcame.
a ale
toy Viouday afternoon, Rev. Me,
Oook tenet no 'd
Lt the service, Deceits.
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(e t h e U. P. nod
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a number of the brethr8)> attended.
In Midi Hoe to the father and mother
4 8018 and 2 dasiglltcrs ron113i11,
They share ler gel y in the sympathy
of: the ronmnunuy. The subject of
this notice Meir a flue young total who
enjoyed the esteem of many. both
old and young, who regret. his demise.
Oran brook
\drill. Mlcnnu was away to Armnly
last woek tacking Rev. 1). 13. McRtee's
horse t n the reverend gentleman.
The animal School enacting will be.
held Thursday, Dec. 26th owing Ln
Wednesday being Christmas Day.
.A goon) return evils 1113110 for the
Bible Sudety this year through the
canvassing o1' A..1. 11u1n1, The sem
n/' $24.26 was marl to W. I3. Kerr, the
tr(a.ul rof
(137•uas 'wench, a (nth n
1 n rid Dint
amount may be increased
Instead of Rev. Mr. Mann corning(,
to preach in the Presbyterian Astral'
last Sunday afternoon Mr. Wallace,
a Knox College student, officiated
and did well. The congregation will
hear each man two Sundays after
this, it is expected, until a cal) is de-
cided on.
Ethel
Next Sabbath Christmas sermons
'and Christians mesh, will be hi order.
Gln•istnlas Tree Entertainment in
connection with the Methodist Sab-
bath School Friday evening of this
week.
Itis said an out (1om' skating rink
rna be arranged for if John Prost
will get down to the manufacturing
business.
A Shredded Wheat 13angnet wilt
be helrl on ,January 610 in connection
with the Methodist church, Partic-
ulars tate)'.
We are sorry to state that Win.
PaWsolt, who is well up towards 80
years of age, is not in good health.
He has been quite poorly for several
months.
Frank L. Brown, of 17rinston,
11)nglatel, a former., resident of this
locality, sends Christmas and New
Year greetl1ge to all old friends. He
expects to return to this locality with
his wife next Spring when rd r, Brown
may enter bt151)1essi0 131.1(05015 or
hood.
The
Lowest
Xmas Shoppin
Another year has almost sped by and the season of joy is again at hand. The question that
confronts us each year is before us now. What shall we give: hint, or her ? We are more ready
than ever to answer this question f r you. The store is repieto with liniffirede of gift giving
things of both useful and ornamental kind both for young and old. At this time when nerds fre
many and gift giving brings your wants 'to the highest point it is important to make your purchase
at this store where you get the mast for your money. When planning for Christmas purchases,
the question will arise as to the most desirable place for your stropping We are in position to
supply your wants It will h' our pleasure to demonstrate th•' fart that we give the greatest
value to be found.
Ladies' Dept..
New Silkuse oi
$1
e in Japanese and Tttifc,Ura, large var-
iety; prices pranging from $2.75 to $5.00.
Ladies' Stock Collars, in Silk .Embroidered, Chiffon,
all the Newest Novelties, ranging in price from
25c to $2.00.
Now L
ie he time meto
bny your Fancy Linen
These
goods are nnported direct and we are in aN osi-
tion t offer
oextra values. Fancy ,Doylies in
hand -embroidered and Tenehiffe.
See our display -of Fancy Linen Table Covet's, Tray
Oloths and Sideboard Scarfs.
Handkerchiefs
This season We have made a special purchase
of an import sample lot or Ladies' White Em-
broidered and Lace Trimmed Handkerchiefs which
we placeon sale free the Holiday trade at exactly
)half price. See t'heee lines and compare prices.
—5dozen ohouv
1 Giants Pitney c
I v Btor led
11 r3t11C Hand-
kerchiefs, (
kerchiefs t
3ntth regular
q100. Special forXnssa at exactlyhair 7tit(
500
—8 dozen Gents' Fancy Unloved Silk Handkerchiefs,
worth regular 50e. Special for Xmas 25c
—Ladies' and Gents' Viten and 8112 In1Hal 11andker-
chiefs, at each from ......... ....... 20c to 75c
50 Suitings
TO cut out and make to your 1118115(1re, of Scotoh, English and
Irish Tweeds and Berges. Among thesis are 11(10 blar k Snirings,
to your measure, satisfaction guaranteed, at ..•...r...• ....,..•.........
Select your Xmas Good -wilt. Givings from our
Choice and Fresh Stock of Gents' Furnishings
$15
A Nice
Pair of Cloves
50c to $2.50
A Nice A Handsome
Tie Fancy Vest
25o to 500 . $8.00 to $6.00
APair of
Suspenders
15u to 500
Fine
Fur Caps
$8.00 to $10.00
ALL. OUR BOYS' OVERCOATS
We have been told that 000 range of Boys' Overcoats is r.he:'htindsomest lot ever 88en in Brussels, and
while with all their dressy appearance and practical styles the 31)10es are unexpectedly low. Sizes 4 to 15
years of age, $2.50 to 54.00.
OUR aOYS' SUITS
Strong in construction, handsome 111 design, youthful in appearance, correct in style, perfect in fit and
genuine wear resister's,; made 1,0111 A11.Wool Pain its that have been tested' for toughness
double sesta and knees on D,i kers Coats ' g
I c t . Ur ata tvlth hnhrd-Shaped sulkers %buttons flrnil sewed on.y 7 5j
We sell Odd Knickers ; Odd Coats a Ls Yo to
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0 and Udd'Vests, SUhi'5.:.... tU 11+YU
Boys',Heavy f4tockings, 25c per pair
13oys"Mitts.............. 25c "
Highest prices paid
for Butter, Eggs
and Dried Apples,
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13oys' SvViaters......... 75c each
J3oys' Knit Caps ' 25c. r'
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To My Friends
W. 11. KERR, Pro/'rietor
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say thrat. V1111101•8 end 3 shapelier IU about,
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Ins hu hand (utie iVbuftttd ole
1101.tvvie I may 111311 Mad Li 8let011111111
111 111y delicate condition of health
which 1 now retr'act, I wish a kin11
public and my husband to forgive anti
forget the past. (Signed)
Aine, GEo, WngrioiaLn
Ales. AID h hrro
sc • Stephenson of Ethel,
hag been visiting Mrs. John Coates,
Cranbrnulr. The Termer is Mee. VV.
11. Cole's mother, She is a wonder-
fully srutu t old lady as she is 80 years
of age and is enjoying good health.
Miss Stella Dunbar and Miss Lucy
Sanders collected nearly $17.00 for
the Upper Canada Bible Society this
year. Ethel usually lifts its share for
the fnntheranee of every good cruse.
Walton
Quite -a number from this locality
attended the an inemery services, at
the Winthrop Peesbyteria11 church,
The residence of Enoch Oltah•k was
purchased by Wiu, McAllister who
11115 taken possession. $1300 is said to
be the price. Air. Clark, has moved
in the McKim house auiljwill build a
new house next Spring 011 1118 tam
near by.
The Gaelic Bible that belonged to
the Presbyterian church from the
year 1805, when Rev, ,Ino, Ferguson
had charge was presented 1.0 Rev.
D. B. McRae before he left 0ranbh•ook
for A•trnow. Air, McRae Dau "spoke
the Gaelic" and read it as \veil hence
it will be of special interest to him.
Grey
A few weddings are beaker) to
eventuate before New Year's Day.
Robert Baker, 10th con., has dis-
posed of his pacing driver to John
Galbraith, of Brussels.
Wm..Brewar and sous have com-
pleted along and successful season
with their threshing machine.
Airs. John W. Rose (811(1 bliss Tottie
spent several days with her daughter,
Ales. Rohm 6 Ogram of Wingham.
John Jackson, 5113 con., accompanied
by his daughter, Mrs. (Rev.) Warren,
went to Toronto Monday last, com-
bining Masi nese and pleasure,
Alis. Shold ice se. of the West gravel
road, has not been enjoying vary
gone) health of late. She is over SO
years ul' age. We hope she will soon
improve.
The 11101tgage sale of the 50 acre
farm South nth l
t halves ofI s
L(t 26 and
27,
Con. 10, slid not takeg place as sale
was postponed until January 2151, at
1 a. n1., tat the Central Hotel, Brus-
sels. It is it tidy property.
QUITE A SwnEE,— Tax Collector
Turnbull made nearly a clean sweep
of taxes before the close of December
14311 When u6
was added. Outs, about
100 w unpaid o
$ as p
nout of stun a A n Of
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$674 A.Bishop matte about the
8(31118 clear up in the North.
loOALIEORNIA Mond ay last Mrs.
A, Laidlaw and daughters, Misses
'VIn:ry and Margaret, left for a holiday
visit to California and will be away
for It mouth or. more. Airs. Laidlaw
)rasa brother out there. It will be a
fine trip and we wish the ladies an
A I time and a safe return 1(01rre.
FOR SALE.—A quantity of water,
the property of the late Locking
Dradu which died about four years
ago. Any one wishing to construct a
Hake, canal or joint stock company can
secure a bargain as the above will be
sold without reserve to close lip the
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The Maitland Studio will
be open for business on
Christmas Day and also
on New Years Day.
Come and get your Photo
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estate, If sold may be removed any
time diming Lhe present century. For
further partieufars apply to the
Municipal Council of Grey.
Ivie Cousins and wife have taken.
up residence ou the farm formerly
owned by Angus Shaw, 5613 con.. It
is said W. A. Shaw, of Vancouver,
B. 0., intends putting on a number
of irnplovements to barn and pro-
bably will build a new modern house
on this old homestead,
Belgrave
East Wawlanosh Oouuoil met here
last Monday as per statute.
Rev. Mr. Ferguson attended Mait-
land Ptesbytery, hi Wimgharn, on
Tuesday.
There promises to be a lively Muni-
cipal election in East Wtawan0eh so
some folk say.
Trinity church Sunday School will
hold their Uhr'isttnas Entertainment
Friday evening of this week.
The Women's Irnstitute met at Miss
Bengongh's Tuesday afternoon. Mrs.
(Rev.) Ferguson gave a fine paper on
'Thoughts on the closing year" which
was much appreciated and reflected
credit ou her ability. Next meeting
will be held on January 21st and will
be held in the 0. U. F. Hall.
Saturday evening of this week a
Local Option meeting, to which the
public ale cordially invited, will be
held in the Presbyterian church in
Belgrave. The chief speaker will
be Rev. Ben. Spence, of Toronto.
Vocal selections will be rendered by
the fine bass soloist, Ruthveu Mc-
Donald, of the Queen city. Both..
gentlemen are well worth hearing.
DIED AT KERRO1ERT.—The people
of this locality were very sorry to
learn that Wm. Duncan, a resident
of Belgrave 25 years ago, who kept
store where Mr. Williams now is had
passed away. Deceased was found
dead in his s
hack.ori
$ al was made
at KerrobertSask. Mr. Duncan has a
brother residing at London, Ont.
also a daughter, Mrs McNair.
The older residents remember Mr.
Duncan finite well. Mts. Duncan is
berried at Olinton where the 100111y
formerly resided.
Recently Win. Wighthnan moved
to his new borne, near Ualvin ehnrch,
East Wawanosh, to the 200 acres
bought from George Robertson, who
has retired from farming. Before re-
movillg labs. Wightman was pre-
sented with a fine bible by the W. F.
M. S., of which she was a loyal and
energetic member. Mrs. D, Sproat
read the address and Mee. A. dole
presented the gift. Mrs, Wightman
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a•.• date. The gift most appreciated is one that not
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: and good. We can only give you a few hints. Come +
in and we will show you everything in furniture. 4.
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Music LibraryReception of
China Dining Rattan
Kitchen Kitchen Japanese Rockers
RMODERN SHAKE -DOWN would be accept- 'r
p able to any house-keeper—a couch by day,a e
* comfortable bed by night a handsome , Buffet,
iSideboard or Combination. Or something all will enjoy
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Order your Xmas presents early. `57e will deliver where and
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happen, yet that life of which we are all so fond, will one day
• flicker and pass out. Have your earning power secured to your
• dependants by a policy in that strongest and biggest dividend pay-
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• THE CANADA LIFE
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replied appropriately. Mr. Robert-
son is a brother of Mrs. Allan Spelt,
of Mortis township,
Moncrieff
Sunday. School entertainment Fri.
day evening of week.
eek.
Ji
0. McKay, 15111 con., will build
an addition to his barn next season.
Regular service will be withdrawn
here next Sunday afternoon owing
to church opening at Walton. A
number from here will attend.
DOUBLE BEREAVEMENT.— Death
brings sadness at all time t m but it is
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not often people that 1 e called upon
p
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to 1113 n
tfe • r a double bete e
avem nt as
was the family of the late George
Hodge, 17th con, He passed away
last Friday after being in poor health
for several months from a cancer,
aged 62 years, Deceased had been
married twice. His first wife was a
bliss Speiran who left two daughters
who are married and live in the West,
Miss Kitchen was the second wife and
she with 4 sons 111d 2 daughters st(r-
vive. Mr. Hodge was a member of
the Presbyterian church and the
funeral on Monday afternoon was in
charge of Rev. Mr. Lundy. Inter-
ment was rnade in Logan cemetery.
White the casket of Mr. Hodge was
still in the house Mr. Kitchen, father
of Mrs. Hodge, a veteran of 93 years,'
answered the call and departed this
life at 5 o'clock Monday morning.
Ile had made This' hone with his
daughter for the past
12 years. Mr.
Kitchen was one of the early settlers
of Con. 12 181ma township where he
spent many years. His wife prede-
ceased him acme years ago. The
burial was made Wednesday after-
noon at Elam, en r
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Rev,
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Mr. Lundy- conducting g
the service.
The bereaved lam ) s
hl w ll hate largely
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in the sympathy of the community,
Mr. Hodge was a resident of Grey
township for long years.
Brussels Council
The Statutory Council meeting was
held last Monday evening, all the
members present except Councillor
Alnent.
Minutes of last meeting read and
passed.
The following accounts ware
presented :—
Robert Oliver, salary .....$ 40 00
Jtio. Long, selecting Jurors.... 4 00
Duo Pose' printing .... 15 00
Jas. Keruaghan, work 70
J. Leckie, salting Jurors, Ex-
penses to Clinton, etc 18 00
S. T, Plum, miscellaneous . 1 50
Wilton & Gillespie, coal, etc.,... 28 08
F. S. Scott, salary,.060..............97 00
.Ino. Roger, engineer on Duauls 112 00
De. McRae, Board of Health,— 20 00.
Electric Light 00 account 184 16
Moved by A. C. Dames seeooded by
Geo. Muldoon that above accounts
be paid. Carried.
Reeve Leckie reported what had
been done on Huron Cos, Publicity
campaign at the 00, Council,
A review was made of the work of
Collector Oliver and it was ascertain-
ed that only about $100.00 taxes re -
mined unpaid on Saturday' out of
over $I0,000. Over $5,100 was, paid in
on Saturday, prr00ing the impelling
power of the 5% addition after that.
date.
After some jocular remarks es to
Who might constitute the Board for
1018 the Council laid down their sobers
of office and. vacated their chairs,
The 130ard bas pulled well together
during the past year and may he re.
elected,
Church Chimes.
Junior Epworth League social even-
ing Friday of this week.
Service will be held in St. John's
church on the forenoon of Christmas
Day.
Rev,
Mr. Young, of Clifford, will
preach in Melville church next Sunday
at the usual hours,
Next Sabbath afternoon a Christmas
program will be given at the Methodist
Sunday School instead of the regu ar
lesson. A special offering will be taken
for the Sick Children's s
Hospital.
Gods Judgments" mentis was 5 the
J g subject
of last
Sunday morning's ern s dr
scoursa in
Melville church by Rev. Mr. Overend,
of Sutton In the evening the text was
'Not this man but Barabbas." 13061,
sermons were good and appreciated by
the congregations.
THE POST PosT is pleased to note that Rev.
G. 7. Al'ey, of Dresden, has been ap-
pointed rector of the church of the
Messiah, Kincardine. The reverend
gentleman was a former incumbent of
St. lobo's church, Brussels, and will
do good work iu Kincardine.
At the meeting of Maitland Presby-
tery Tuesday Rev. Mr. Bradley was ap-
pointed Clerk protem until the next
regular meeting. Rev. Mr. West's re-
moval 10 Port Perry necessitated nam-
ing a successor, Owing to the number
of vacancies a number of special - meet-
ings of Presbytery may be necessary.
Itis hinted that there may probably be
two more vacant charges in the near
future in the Presbytery.
No Caol cit. -•The congregational meet-
ing held iu Melrlle church last Monday
afternoon attracted a goodly number -
bet many foetid it impossible to get to.
it on account of business demanding
their attention. i
h tendon Rev. Perrie, rile Modera-
tor
of
Se•aion, p 1.111((1
ed After er d -
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votiooal exercises
he1: Rye a
brief, ap-
propriate address which was followed
by the business for which the meeting
was called, viz selecting a pastor as
successor so to Rev. Mr. Wishart. Seven
names were b. fore the congregation on
the ballot but the 3rd ballot still showed
a wide divergence of opinion hence it
was decided to continue hearing other
candidates for 5 or 6 Sabbaths when
another meeting will be called, The
reverend gentlemen who have been
he. rd wsre specially able in presenting
the Gospel message which possibly
made it more difficult to decide upon
any one,
Rev. W. H. Harvey, 13, A., of Lon.
don, occupied the pulpit of the Metho-
dist church last Sunday -it being en•
uiversary day, Hie ministrations were
very pleasing and most acceptable.
The morning text was 11 Cor. 4th chap.
and 6th verse, "The light of the know-
ledge of God in the face of Jesus
Christ," from which a fine discourse
was given iu which the glory of the
human and the Divine face was em-
phasised. The "Glory Song" was sung
by the choir as the concluding app1'-
cation, the congregation joining in the
chorus. In the afternoon Rev, 111 .
Harvey addressed the Sabbath School
on "Lesson from a postage stamp "
At the evening service "'lite burning
bush," or God seen 111 oolntnonplace
things, was the theme, Special at-
tention was celled to the presence of
God in every pathway of life and the -
c0mtrirt and blessing that May be found
in this thought. Mr. Harvey's illustra-
tions at both services were in close
touch with his subjects. Although an
p18 Atwood bly this was the reverend
gentleman's first visit to Brussels fie
WAS a welcome guest at the home of J.
T. seri Mrs. Wood whom. with the
family of S. Bailey. he knew art Rock -
wood 20 years ago. S. T. Pion>, of
Brussels, was Ells() all Old 145a051ate,