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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1912-12-26, Page 1VOL. 41 NO, 26 rot BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DEC1'MB R 26 1912 New, Advertisements Greet r d r,- r .11.8 tort1t-T.. clod W wishes -Jim Mit, tonne -Timor' Balls for snlo-Amos Smith... iR :istri.ct . lel Belgrave The Peesbytetiau Christmas Tree entertainment Was a fine. success. Good program was rendorecl, well as- sisted by Mr. Pink, of London. Pro: ceede $00.00, There Was a large attendance at the Local Option meeting last Saturday evening in the Presbyterian church. Rev, 13. Spetioe, of Toronto, gave a clear cut, practical address'anilRutit- v en MaeDonald's Sotos were well rendered. We regret to state that MI's. S. Welsh, of East Wawanosh, took her own life err Christmas morning in the woodshed by hanging, while her bus - band was at the barn. She was about a years of age land had been 'melau choly for some time, Deceased was a slater to the late Finlay Anderson and is survived by one daughter and 4 sons. The sympathy of the com- triunity goes out to the bereaved. Moncrief f Miss Anna Dunlop has arrived ilonle after an extended visit of ten weeks with relatives in the U. S. She took in the sights at Niagara Falls no her way over with her uncle and aunt and then went from there to Wilkesbarre, Pittston and Scranton in Pennsylvania State and also, to Elrhira,NewYork State. Miss Dun- lop stayed off two clays with. Miss Peet in Hamilton on her wn v home, She enjoyed a. fine trip and a very en- joyable visit. DECEASE OP MRS. ANNA. DUNLOP,— The Ashley, Penn„ correspondent says :-"Mrs, Anna Dunlop, of Maty street, Ashley, Penn., passed away recently after an illness of pneumonia at the advanced age of 88 years, 5 months and 28 clays. Mrs. Dunlop was a woman of fine Christian character, a devout member of the Ashley Presbyterian church, which she faithfully attended, rain or shine, whenever able to do so. Her loyalty and devotion to her Master was an in- spiration to all. She was a woman of high -principle and of deep piety, es- teemed -by s-teemed-by all who came in contact with her, who admired her many • qualities and graces and as a neighbor hen was sympathetic and helpful: She was an active member of the Missionary Society and for several years was President of that organiza- tion and rganiza-tionand her help .and her influence: will be missed by a wide circle of friends. She was the widow of John Dunlop, who died twenty -oyez) years aro. Sheis survived sit v ed bythefollow- ing o lu - 6 f l lv io;, children:—Robert Dunlopattd. Mee. John Ichter, of Ashley ; David and Allan Dunlop, o1' . Wilkesberre ; Mr's, Albertson, of .Elmira, N. Y. and George Dunlop, of Monet'ieF. Twenty-one geaudchildren and seven great grandchildren also eurvive." IYIr', Dunlop attended the funeral, Mrs. Dunlop visited here at varlons times. - 1 Blyth G, A. Hoocl, Of Pontiac, Mich., was visiting relatives and friends here. He is the youngest son of Mrs. George Hood, of I31y,th. On account of the illness of her fath- ee,'Miss Bessie Muteh, who has been teaching near Blyth for the past, six years, has resigned her position, On leaving she was the recipient of many handsome gifts, among which were a gold -handled umbrella with name and school section eugreved on it and a n ebony toilet set. Cranbrook CL'ianbroek oeen air rink is booming What about Oran brook hockey team 1 Other.Craubrook items may be real y c Do page 5. Arthro, Pen nor visited at Stratford and Mitchell. Miss Calder, of Toronto, is hese for the holiday. W. J. and Mrs: Hunter are here from Oshawa. 'Herb. and tared. Jeschke,"of Detroit, are visiting here. Albert Foerster is holidaying at Londomand Detroit. Sleighing liveried up the getting about of farmers and others, Jas. Long, of Nledora, Sok., is visit- ing under the parental roof. Earl Reymann ie s endin ' the holiday with Loudon relatives, James Cott and tamily of Blyth, spentChrietmas at A. McDonald's. Miss Julia Buker, who is' training for a nurse at Chatham, is hereto", a visit. Jas. Noble is away 'to Peery Sound District where he may take a haud its lumbering. Rev. Mr. Patterson, of Toronto, preached in Knox church last Sunday. and will be there next Sabbath also. Quite a number from tine locality Attended the new Presbyterian church opening at Walton, least'Sucday and Monday. AnythingSam. Balfour uncleetakes to do is generally well done. The lat- est is the possession of an industrious hen who has presented her owner with a round dozen of baby chickens, While out of the .usual ptrograin this is an evidence of up -to -lateness al though in some other important met- tersaYL'. Balfour is in the rear gulud despite the many eligible ladies in this township. 9 T N:ti T 1 M1 Naturally ' You would Buy Men'.s P A. theme Men's Furnishing Store imummaismommaxii Oar's is the Men's Furnishing Store filled he niuenlts for Men such as rt Neck Scarfs Neck Ties Gloves Hosiery Handkerchiefs Cuff links Suspenders Suspender Sets Umbrellas r Ilas 20th Cen, Clothing Fur Coats Fur lined Coats Harrington ton Naas ['aril r t Shoes Coat Sweaters Jersey s Underwear Waterproofs F it is a'Suit or OvercoatY ou want, buy it in the 20th Y 1 Century Bra ndy ora pair- of Stylish Shoes, buy the Celebrated Hartt Shoe, noted for its style, fit an y d wearing dualities. Sold only »y E. Dunford- ClothierFurnisher and To idly Friends '1"> :ny friends and others.1 wiser to say that. rumors end statements abon my husband, George Whitfield, lir not true, 1 may have made statemen l in my delicate condition of loath which Inow ret'r'act, I wish a kind public and my husband to Novi ve"and forget the post: (Signed) Mae. GAo. \VIIITFIELD e s Mrs. McNair has returned from a visit with olcl friends in the Past. All'. aid Mee. Carter, of Listowel, and Mr, rind Mr's, Cartel', of Avouton, are % lentil's at Ohns. A lderson's, The IBndeavor Soeiely of Knox church has insn, d a 11 Ile program of topics for the new year our of which gond should come to the uuanbers. Ethel Alien (trace I;, i1tnier is viel1iu r MissEdith t> eeuiau at Luckuoty. 6 Daniel anal Mrs, J2ckrnier, nI 011>> ton were here for OhrisLwas holidays, Nomination for Municipalhonol•s will be held bele next Monday in the Township Ball, Miss Mina Elliott and Bliss Ella Mo- Kineon are home for the Christmas vacation. The latter will not return to her school, The pastor preached' a fine Christ- mas sermon in the Methodist church last Sunday from the text"Thou shalt call Hie slants Jesus." We are sorry to ileac that our old friend, ,Jno. Dunbar, 4th cum, is not having vet'y good health just now but his many friends hope for speedy r'e novery, Keep Lhe Shredded Wheat Banquet 'in mind. The date is January 6th. if you never Made a meal on shredded wheat now is your chalice for a sur- prise. MATRIMONIAL., -Oa Wednesday cif last week the home of W. J. and Mi's. Stephenson was the scene of a very pretty wedding, when Miss Minnie B. Lamont >vas united in marriage to .John Kreuter, of. Ethel. The bride, tvho was unattended, looked very charming in a travelling suit of grey whip cord serge, and silk blouse with trimmings of baby Irish lace. She carried in her hand a boquet of cream roses and maiden hair fern. The groow'e present to the bride was a gold ol'eseellt set' with pearls. The travelling haat of the bride was a black heave!, ti'immled with black plume and sil k loses. The happy cgnple left on the after noon pain for Stratford. Tntontn, aed. other points. Rev. D. Wren, 11, A., B,D., was the ofii.ciating clergyr]utu. 'Mr. and Mrs. Kreuter will reside here and eo mience mar Vied life with 111e hearty good wishes of a Wide circle of relatives and friends. r+o ,..r.t•.r,r•i.•r'Fa•a•.;.•I•-:••t•a•a•.q.•t+++ 'l + and ' + h oes 3: •d 4. + + + 4, + 4' + + Money + Saving Prices 4. etIUR Creat An- nu'al Sale in the � .�. interest of Cash Buyers + a starts on Saturday morn- + Ing, Dec, 7th, and will continue for 30 days,when Shoes of all kinds will be 4' j offered at Greatly Reduce ed Prices, oots spending 1'Vinuiil'ed:Barr, of t,heGuelph, is ton ate, Church Holiday visitors in the goons of thgta few days at her home, on a s* Opening Lhe 9111 con. I W. H. KERR, Proptit:tor Public School will open on Monday, January 0th, melee the new teacher, Bliss Dan brook. Now that the marriage fever has set in we expect it may carry off several parties berme' it stops. Rev. 141r, Patterson, of '1'oennto, will conduct the servicein the Presby- terian church here next Sunday after- noon, Invitations are riot for the marriage of Mitts Elizabeth Jarle Kerr, ,of this Ineallty, to Reginald U, Nettle, of Ba- leen len. Wedding will lake place :ru 81. David's church,: Heufryn, on Wednesday, January 811-1, at 4 p, m. Lion Liriday's Methodist Sunday Sohool Christmas Tree Ln Ler tainmeut came off in A 1 eLyle iisthe 'Township Hall with Rubors McKay holding the refus," Program consisted of instru- rnenttalmasse, tveitations, dialogues, &c. G. W. Pollard made a first-class Sacha Claus, Financial proceeds were $36.00. HYMENEAL.—A quiet weddingtook Face at the bonne of Robt. sanAirs. Bremner, on Tuesday ' afternoon, et 4.30 o'clock, when their only daughter, Bliss Pearl J., was married to Russel R. Dilworth, of McLeod, Alae, Rev. D. Wt'eu, B. D., performecl the Gere - loony under an evergreen arch in Lhe. parlor. 81es. 1McFt.dzet n, of Brussels, played the Wedding Mur•cli, Beide, who w:ts unattended, wore a becom- ing gown of pale green satin. After congratulations thecompany sat down to a fine wedding dinner. 811., and Mrs, Dilworth, after a holiday visit with relatives will retake their home in the West, The groom is a son of R. and Mrs. Dilworth, of Ethel. We wish the happy young couple health, weal LI' and happiness. Jamestown. A11 the members of Mrs. John Stl•achaul's family were home for Christmas, a very pleasing feature at this'glad season. Last week 'Charles B. F. Dow, of Gourock, Scotland, arrived 'here on a visit with the Alex. Forest family and other relatives in this locality,. It is 9 yetu•s since he was here before.: Me. Dow is engaged in motor boat build- ing and likes to get over the ocean for an ccasional holiday. ARM SOLD.—The 100 twee farm of ex -Councillor Cutt, East of here' has been sold to David Badgely, of Morris township,.for the sum of $4,650, pos- session to he given by Feb. 20th. We have lint learned what Mt, Cat pur- poses turning his attention ,to but hope Ire will notgetfar away. The people of the community will find Mr. Badgely tan honest, honorable, indus- trious man, whose old neighbors will be sot ry to part with hint and Mrs, Badgely. Miss Margaret McDonald, 4th con., + is home from' Toronto for Christmas. Dr. Robertson, of Ogllingwood,is a + holiday visitor at Mrs. H. McKi.nnon's, + 7t11 con. Miss Jennie Rands, who is principal + of Goriie Public school, is borne for her vacation. .t, 'Mee. Robert McLean, of Seattle, Wash., is here on a visit with her: + father, John Dunbar, 4th con. t Miss E, Dickson, who is Leeching + near Arthur, is enjoying a holiday + visit at her home on Con. 11. + The caveLaking of Roe's ohnrch is + now in charge of J. B. Lake and family who will look after it well, no doubt. .t. The family of Jno. B. Lake spent + Christmas at the home of Mrs. Ed - +t ward Bosman, of Winghem. Mrs. + Lake is 0 claoghtee. Miss Addie Grant is home for the vacation froul her position as teacher + inHowlett 'township. She is re-eu- + gaged at an increase of salary. + Rural annual School meetings are being held to -day. One discouraging + feature of these gatherings is the { small attendance at some of them. + Last week Bli Smith was holiday- ing with the Killongh families at + Dungannon. The latter were former residents of Grey and relatives of the visitor. A fine tune was spent at the Sab- bath School entertaimeit at Union church last week. Rev. Mr. Wen occupied the chair and the program was' flue. We arc lad g toreport that Law- Yeuce Wheeler who has been ill with typhoid levee, is able to move shout once move and we hope will regain his castninet'y gond health. Miss .Teas Armstrong, who is at- tending the Normal School at Toron- to and Harold, of Stratford collegiate, toe here for the Christmas holidays visiting relatives and friends. .Tarbes Brown 'wife and family, of Expanse, Sask., are here nu a visit with the fortner's parents, Deputy, Reeve and• Mrs. Beoivn, 10th Con. Good reports come froth the West by: Mr. Brown. MinnOrptt ELECTxow,—In case of a Municipal Election in Grey the fol- lowing will be the Deputy Returning Officers and Poll Clerks :— Div, D. 1.1,. 0. , Poll Cleric 1 John McEwan Chas. Simpson 32 OiliWinvn el}r, Norionhtril 30110Ritchie H; R. Elliott 4 N. AkcTeggarb D.X. Livingston 5 G. 17. McCall W H. Love 0 Antos. Smith l Saint.A i eGeo ' ge i 7 A, Ravwanll GVm. McCall Next Monday will be Nomination Day, the exercises taking place at the Township hall, Ethel from 12 to 1 p. 't'her'e is usually a large attendance oft ratepayer's and an • interesting discus• btlesnn of Municipal pa affairs. All the members tV s f1912Council tvill likely'be k telethon field lot rei-ele.et e, Whethee will be are "acclamation settle - think be a, query shirt[ the cloe- 1 ing of the nnnumation hour. Sone think it Iniby go that way. + This will be your last chanee at these prices to secure ,your Shoes for' future 080 as well as + present node, as the prices for the coating Spring will be so much q, ht advance Of present prices that you will save + over 25 per cent by boy - in at this Sale. �+ g t �l• We want the Cash so of - '12 for you this great money saving opporin'nity. irs Hicharas :1+4+'h4'4'+++++++++4.++++•t,"b4•n-3t4i Splendid Success. — Pastor and People Congratulated. The dedication services of the new Presbyterian church at Walton were successful beyond all expectations. Fine weather, good sleighing, toll moonlight and the Christmas season all helped to make it a reel)! d success. Rev. Dr, R. P. McKay, r.f 'Toronto, ex -Moderator of the Osie Assem- bly, preached an Sunday •.;,ted by pre (Rev. Mr. Lundy) and Revds. Messrs. BallanLyur', Lundell Edmonds, Walton ; and Ctuswell, \•Viuthrop. The tsunamis were most powetful. In the morning he preach- ed on "Christian Love;" in the after- noon on "The right heart for service ' tend at night on `The'eall of the world and the tr•inrnphs of the Gospel in Ohina." His messages gave a new vision, a 1100'faite and a new iuspira- tion to pastor and people. Congrega- tions were very large, , many being present from Brussels, Ct'aubrook, Mouerief1, Winthrop,. Londesboro' and Blyth. The service of prates by the choir was most appropriate. Miss' Wiltse, of Clinton, gave three choice solos in fine voice. Free-will offerings were hearty; amounting to nearly $300.00. Al on day nitlhtfnll 1000 en le er present at'tlie Fowl people The ladies had transformed beautiful new basement by Christmas decora- tions, mottos, &e., and it was a pretty scene, Entire basement was filled with tables; decorated, well lighted, and waited upon by a large number of yoaug men and maidens, The 'ar- rangements were first-class and high, praise was given to the ladies for the fine Xmas supper.'. After all had been well satisfied it was found that basket- fuls of cooking Were still left and 30 choice fowl still uucarved. Program began at 8 o'clock with all the artists present and for two hours they delighted the immense crowd that filled the beautiful edifice to over- flowing.. Rev. R. A. Lundy, the gen ial pester, presided and kept every- thing well in, hand. A flue program of music was rendered by the chore ably assisted by Mrs. McGuire, ofSeafot;th ; Miss Wlltse, Clinton; Miss. Francis and Mr. Francis, Loudon ; and Mr, Gilroy, Brussels, 2lisses Edmunds, Gaediner and Harrison were the elocu- tionists and excellent addresses were given by Rev, Mr. Ballantyne, Lon- don, a beloved formerastor of the church ; Rev. S. C. Edmunds, Walton ; Dr. Oaten, Brnsse]s ; Revds. Turner and Jewitt, Blyth, The program was pronounced the -best ever given in Welton, Proceeds of the supper totalled $415.00. The special services will be continu- ed next Sabbath when. Rev. Dr. Gau- dier, Principal of Knox College, Tor- onto, will preach at 10.30 a. m. 3 and 7p.m. New church is a veryfine edifice web planned, well builtandwith all modern conveniences for Sabbath School, Young People's work, Ladies' work, &o. The contractors were hun- ter & Sou, of Cuanbrook. The sub- contractors were Parks & Brown, Mitchell, masons ; Whittaker & Son, London, slaters ; Wilton &Gillespie, Brussels, iron work and furnaces • F. McOracken, Brussels, painter. Lux- fex-P1'istu (Jo., Toronto, installed the windows and these were .presented t0 the congregation by the Young Peo- ple. The seats and furniture, costing $1,000, were purchased from the Val- ley City Seating Co., Dundas. These are given by the Ladies' Aid' Society, which has already raised $1300.00 for the Building Fund, Mx'. Ament,Mus- sels, won hearty approval for the flee material supplied for the building. All tbese received a very hearty vote of merited praise for their high class' walk.Hr 'J Posy joins with all the Chris- tian people of the community in:heart- iest congratulations to pastor and people on their noble gift to God, and their heroic and successful achieve- ment.' Well done, Duff's. May it be the beginning of newer, and nobler and larger things for this historic and united congregation. Additional Grey news on page 5. Alex, and Leslie Lamont •are holi- daying at the old home, 10th con., during. the College vacation, LARGE RECEIPT .AND' LARGE Ex-. PENDlrUBE,—The" annual Financial Statement. for Grey Township for the past year is printed and shows the large amount of rummy handled by the Council, the most of whioh they have no control over, to be as fol- lows : Total receipts with lust year's Malice $91,007. For salaries and al- lowances there was expendedPostage, $1016: Board of Health, 6 Posta e stationery, express,p$8 • rinting etc., $137 ;' Charity, $30 ; Oa. rate, $5143 ;• Roads and bridges, $4384 ; Gravel, $514 ; Debentures, $8861 ; Schools, $8554 ; Sheep killed by clogs $615 ; Ditches and drains, $101 ; Municipal drains, $11898. T here are about 80 Muni- cipal luni.cipal drains in Grey from first to last which is a big chore -in themselves to look after. Walton Geo. and Mrs. Ferguson, of'Toron- to, were here for a holiday visit. Next Sabbath the special services Duff's new church will be continued. Rev. Dr, Gaudier, of Toronto, will be the pteacher at 10,30, 3 and 7 o'clock Miss Ellie Rowland,, daughter of M. Rowland, "14th con,,, McKillep, is on the sick list, but, her many friends hope she will soon be fnlly restored to good health. Last week J. J. Pollard sold a heavy drift mare to . W. Oudmoi•e, of Sea- forth, at the fancy price of $325.00. She was a good one, 6 years old and bore out the reputation of the owner for A 1 stock. The usual service in the Methodist chnt'oh was withdrawn so as to permit the members of the congregation to attend: the ()peeing of the new Presby- Letian church last week. RURAL MAIL,—We have authority for the statement that Rural routes will be in operation In McEEiltee and North bohndai'y shortly. Tenders ate to be asked for. Rave you sent in your application for a box 1 If riot see to it at once so that all prelimin- aries will be cleared out of the way. On New Year's night eon Entertaln- meut will be 'held in the Methodist church. Choice program of vocal and instrumental music, readings and recitations, 11Jisses Beck, of Hareiston, 81iss Echndnds, of Exetee, and others will take pau't. Mi', Brown, of Fuller- ton, is expected. Refreshments will be served. Entertainment will begin at 7,80 o'clock. Wroxeter Shovelsi s ) G b (n, of London, is spend- ing a week with relatives Here, (4, F. Mercer, of the Royal Bank, went to Durham on Tuesday to spend Ohrist:rues. John Harris still continues very ill. We hope to learn of a decided irn- prnvetnent soon. Leslie Mehtnighlin, of Winnipeg, is horse for a four weeps' visit with his )anent 11 Marton land Mts. Bowe and little stns, of Dunnville. are guests of the former's father, Geo, Howe. Our school staff, Misses Doll, Me. Leod, Mc'Lanchlin, and Martin left for their homes on Thursday last where they e will spend l,he Christmas turas Gan, p v TiiO Christmas Tree Entertainment of the Methodist church wee a great success. A well filled boli was sent to t1e Ohlldren's hospital from the Sun. shine club, Miss Beatrice Howe, of London Normal School, is spending her vaca- tion at her home here. Stewart 1'JcKercher, who has been attending Toronto University is home for the Christmas vacation. John and Mrs. Rae, of Eady, are spending two weeks with the former''s parents, D. and Mrs. Rae, of Howick. John McTavish, of Battleford, Sask. a former well known resident of Turnberry, is visiting relatives and friends in this locality. Mrs. Wm. McLaughlin and little daughter, of Winnipegand Mrs.Flank Sanderson, of Toronto, are nests of their mother, Mrs. Jas. Ritchie. Morris Thos. 0. McCall, 8th line, has been laid off duty with laryngitis. • Last Friday James Bowman, 14I. P., arrived home from Ottawa for the 'holiday being token by the Dominion Parliament, Miss Annie 'Cowan, who has been teaching at. Oshawa, has been engaged by the trustees of Button's school for 1913. Salary will be $800. • J. B. Tierney, .4th 'line, has been having quite a trouble in his neck but we are glad to state be is improving now and we hope will soon be all right. During Lite coming season Albert Crooks, 4th line purposes adding. 20 feet to the centre of his bank barn with cement wall also extended. This will give him a barn of 60 x 72 feet. The gravel has been hauled by Mr. Crooks so -as toget an early start. 'Work ceased last Saturday au the Blyth Oreelc drain to be resumed next Spring. August Gull", has the con- tract and has l! miles of it done, out of8miles. The past work has been through smarm and consequently a slow, tedious job. Drain is 12 to 14 feat; wide on top. S. S. No. l pupils jubilat�ed last Fri- day afternoon and under the direction of Miss Fear, the teacher, the pupils good gave g d account of themselves, Program consisted of music, dialogues, recitations and the unloading of it Christmas Tree in which Santa Claus was represented by James Brown. The chair was taken by John Parrott. ne of the trustees and the afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed by all. DIED lit OuxcAGO.—A telegram fi•om Chicago last Saturday brought the ad news to the Champion family, 6111 line, of the demise, on Friday, of rederick Champion, who want to hicago a month ago in the hope of e(teting his health,' The remains ere brought home and the funeral vas held on Tuesday afternoon to russels cemetery, Rev. Dr. Oaten ondueting the service, Deceased vas hero at Helmeev]lie, Huron Co., bout 55 years ago and resided at iltereut periods at Auburn, Donny- rook, Whitechurch and Bluevale efoie locating in Morris township ast March. 23 years ago he married Ise Marthai Milner andsh e and a family of 6 sons and 6 daughters u'vive. The subject of thisotice ad been poorly for the past 5 years, suing contracted a eold which de- 2 eloped into pneumonia, the effects which he wits never able to shake 0 F 0 b w B a a d b r M sr h b O off. Mrs h ,Jose ' o Joseph Nixon f Luokno Ro 1 0 deceased s sister ' I r to t. d ca.ased and d l.tvo brothers, 141oses anti Albert, reside at Fordyce and New York City, reslaer- tively. The hereavetl family will share in a largo measure nI sympathy In the corntnnuityin 'hell. Sorrow at this glad season of the year, Russell and s, Wheeler, ler oFSou South. ampton, are here enjoying a visit: at their parental houses. While working on the Guhr dredge Jno, It, Bell, 8th line, got struck close to the right eye by the handle of a shovel, that made a very sore .bruise He , e has been running the gauntlet as to how he got the black eye since, David G. Smith, 6th line, Govern, meat Employment'Agent,will be able to supply hired help, either male or female, if applications are made. early in the season, Information may be received by writing him, Brussels p osLofflee, o1• calling 'phone No. 8816 O ir nie , Grey and Brussels easel line. INTERESTING - MUNICIPAL STATIS- TIC5. The following figures are glean- ed from the annual Financial State meet prepared by Reeve Shox•treed and Treasurer Shaw :—Expended on roads and bridges, $16,908 ; drainage, $13,743 ; debentures, $8,2558 ; school purposes,11$5'884 ;stationeryandprint- g, $ ; salaries and allowances, $7755 ; Board of Health, 519 ; charity, $78 ; sheep killed by dogs, M. The above with 8264 part Co. rate totals $46;728, Total receipts were $83,477. which included balance of $21,782 on hand, from 1911. Nomination Day next Monday al, the Township;Hall, under the manage - moot o anage-WrentoReturning f Officer McEwen. There is not likely to be any shortage of candidates for municipal honor's. Rumor bas it that the present Reeve Dray have Councillor Elston as his opponent and for Councillor in ad- dition to the three members of this year's Board, Messrs. Thuell, Fraser. and Laidlaw,• the names of M. Kelly, Geo. Procter, W. J. Henderson, T. Forbes, A.. lowlett, Walter Ynill and Thos. Miller are mentioned. In - serest will be added this election from the fact that it Local Option contest is on, as is the ease in Turn- beiTy and McKillop. The electors of East Wawanosh and Grey townsllihs, West and East of us have already adopted the By-laws. People who have been over a large section of Morris say if the vote turns out Local Option will carry. SUCCESSFUL SABBATH SCHOOL GATBI]R1NG:—The annual Christmas entertainment of the Jackson church Sabbath School was held on the even- ing of the 17th inst., and was among the most successful of the history of these interesting events.: A good program was well rendered and en- joyed by all. It. was as follows :-- Chairman's -Chairman's Address ; song, "Sunday School Volunteer Song",- recitation, "Christmas Sparkles, Mary Roger- son ; dialogue, "Going to the. Dentists" ; recitation, Bliss Maines, Blyth ; violin music, Wrn, Sholdice, 'Wise Lily Jackson and Miss Sholdice ; reading, Miss Mills, Blyth ; duet, Lily; Jackson and Maggie Brown ; dialogue, "Sale of a wife" ; duet, Mrs. R. Fear and Miss Spat:ling• recitation, Lily Rogerson • violin solo, Lily Jackson ; slr 1, Win. Jackson; Blyth 7 dialogue, "Bridget's Investments" ; solo, Miss Carr, Blyth ; violin music ; reading, Superintendent Howlett; duet, Misses Carr and Mills ; recita- tion, Mrs.' Ray Fear ; singing, "Santa Claus" ; recitation, Irvin Wallace ;,. dialogue, g Marrying a Poetess" ; song Melds McElroy; violin music ; recita Lien, Miss Mainee ; singing, "Men of the North" ; National .Anthem. Pro- ceeds totalled $22.00 and will be ap- plied to school purposes. The chair was occupied by Rev. Geo. Jewitt, the pastor. Everybody enjoyed them selves. Henfryn Mrs, Dookett spent Christmas at her sister's, Miss Bella Armstrong, 6th line, Grey. Reg. Neale, who was formerly en- gaged with. Charles Kerr on the farm, is expected holne for the holiday. sea- son. [[Miss Jennie Thompsonis home to spend Christmas vacation. Site is en- gaged to teach Fordwich Public school for 1913. Brussels Scheel Board The School 33oarel met on the even- ing of Dec. 13th, in the Board roots. A11 the members present. Minutes of last meeting read and passed. Following accounts tvert presented F. R. Smith $ 5 40 Gerry & Walker.. ,1.8(1 P. Ament 6 97 Wilton & Gillespie, coal .....,... 851 59 Moved by James Fox, seconded by M. H. Moore that the above accounts be paid. Carried. Report of Public School Inspector Field was read and flied after being, discussed. It was very favorable. On motion of R. Leatherdale, sec- onded by Jas. Fox that the request of R. Henderson, caretaker of school, for increase of salary be granted and that it be $25,00 per month, commending with January 1918. Carried. Moved byl AI. H. J. Moore, seconded by Cunningham that the three junior teachers have their salaeyincreased to $500 per annum, same to commence at this rate on Jan. 1st, 1018. (tarried, A L. Stewart, eldest sou of the late Donald Stewart, formerly a well know» Britsselite, iS Superinto'edent of Imtnan- tial Presbyterian Sabbath School, De- troit. He� she d 1 u make a good c.o. CA r.Lan To linaatsiulv.••-.At a largelyattended meeting of Gtrthrie' church congregation Harristou held Monday it was unanimously decided 'to ektend a call to Rev, N, :1, Percy, M. A., of'. lou e d sboro. The stipend pf•otnised is t o e nand t $ , toot weeks' Vacation. CR tt tion. A. G. Stewart, 1,:' rc..ant to the Gnu • g tgo at' do, R Geer e Grey, the Board of Managers, and Join Meiltlojuhn tile session, were appoin ed to euepor't the On before the Presbytery of Snu);ecn, end). Motley to 1 '>> ,eiit 1110 eon itt egatort before the .. Presb ttr f l3