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CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER, 6 1893
WIOLE NO. 786
LOVES.-
F�wnes
Wears
Fownes Never Tears
Fownes Fits Well
The wearer of FOWNES
GLOVES whether the glove
be lined or unlined is assured
of satisfaction the price ac-
cording to hie style ranges
from
$1.50 to $2.50.
Other Brands.
TRY PIGSHIN FOR
DRIVING,IT NEVER
HARDENS.
THE LINE WE SELL
FOR $1.00 IN KID IS AN
"ASKED FOR" ARTICLE.
?AOKSO N
BROS.,
MEN'S and BOY'S OUTFITTERS.
Town Topics.
MR. WM.-EMIGH, of Blyth, was in
Clinton on Saturday.
MR. JOHN SMITH, Rattenbury • St.,
was in Wiughan on Saturday.
'MISSIP'AGC*IE BROWNLEE, of Hensall,
?Aro Thanksgiving day with her
mother in town:
PORKERS.—Mr. E. Dinsley 'shipped
a large load of hogs to Hensall on Fri-
day.r
MR. I. CANTELON, of town, attended
the Teacher's Convention at Goderich
on Friday week.
MRS. HOOVER and daughter, of
town, were the guests of the lady's
sister, Mrs. W. T. Hawkins, Exeter, on
Thanksgiving day.
RETURNED. HOME . -- The Exeter
Times says :-Mi s. Christie, who has
been in Clinton visiting her brother,
Mr. T. M. Carling, who is very ill, has
returned home.
MR. JOHN BLEwER, of Toronto, has
been secured by Messrs. Wilson &
Howe to superintend their bakery
business. Mr. Blewer conies highly re-
commended.
VISITOR,§ AT SEAFORTI-L—The Sea -
forth Sun says.—Miss Leslie, of Clinton,
spent Thanksgiving day in town, the
guest of her sister, Mrs. J. Watson.—M r.
J. P. Tisdall, of Clinton, was in town
last week on a visit to relatives.—Mr.
Fred Beattie, who holds a position in
Jackson Bros.' store Clinton, spent
Thanksgiving day at his horse in town.
RETURNED FROM TI1E EAST.—De-
puty-Reeve John Beacon, of Goderich
township, and bride arrived horse last
week from their wedding tour, and
have settled down to the stern reali-
ties of married life. On the arrival
of the happy couple at their residence
they were received and entertained by
a number of their relatives and friends
and a very pleasant evening was spent.
FROM BLYTH.—The Blyth Standard
says :—Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Watts, of
Clinton, and Mr. and Mrs. J. McGill, of
Dinsley st., spent Thanksgiving day
with friends in Wingham.—Mr. A. M.
, Babb spent Thanksgiving day in Clin-
ton.—Mr. Jas. McGill, Dinsley street,
has purchased a lot in Clinton on
Rattenbury street,ust opposite the
Methodist church. It is his intention,
. we understand, to build a fine residence
on it in the spring and move to Clinton.
.His excellent -brick residence on Dinsley
street is offered for sale. Mr. McGill
• has disposed of his farm near Blake,
. Man., to Mr. Geo. Doherty, of Colborne,
• who is now settled on the place. It is
a fine fartn of 820 acres, with good
buildings ofi it, .120 acres are under culti-
station.
AILD SCOTIA DAY.
"To-ulght we hold au old aneuetomed feast."
The third annual dinner of Murray
CampSons of Scotland held '. at
the ueens Hotel on Thursday evening
last was a grand success, as Murray
Camp dinners always are. About 00
guests sat down to a dinner that re-
flected credit on mine host Milne.
The chair was taken by Chief Shaw
who ably attended to the various
-
dui i3s conngsted therewith.
The Clinton Scots form no uniruport-
ant link in the fraternal chain that
encircles the globe, and when the 30th
of November comes around letters of
greeting and regret ara received from
far and near. .
Owi.rg to stormy weather the attend-
ance from neighboring camps was pre-
vented..
THE FOLLOWING I8 THE TOAST LIST:
"First we were sad, fearing you would
not come,
Now sadder, that you came so unpre-
pared." 11
QUEEN AND fi1OYAL FAMILY.
"Let's gie her a grand Hielan welcome,
Ta grandest t'at'c'tver has been."
TIIE DAY AN' A WHA HONOR IT.
"Long may St. Andrew's Day be kept
with all honor." •
"THE LAND WE LEFT AND THE LAND WE
LIVE IN."
Land of the brave and free, whose fame
sublime
Still beams resplendaut, through the
clouds of time ;
Birthplace of science, freedom's noblest
shrine,
Cradle of art. Hail 1 Scotland revered
divine."
Such is the patriot's boast where'er we
roans
His first best country ever is at home,
LEARNED PROFESSIONS.
"Kirk yards will soon be full enough,
Tak' ye na fear."
"The law is a sort of hocus pocus
science."
ARMY AND NAVY.
"We'll all still stand by the old ship,
As should a trusty•cr'ew. -
TRADE AND COMMERCE.
"There is a tide in the affairs of men,
Which taken at the flood leads on to
fortune."
SISTER SOCIETIES.
"Friends should associate friends."
LADIES.
"Books are enough. Nay! Nay!
arenot human.
They
I'll give all 'nine away
For one sweet woman.".
Hos'r.
"Guid nicht and joy be wi' ye a'.".
Dr. Shaw snakes an able chairman
and spoke eloquently of the beauties of
the society of which he is the King
Bee, and laid particular stress on the
ability and )rouminency of Scotchu)en
throughout the world. •
The toast of the Queen and Royal
Family was enthusiastically honored.
THE DAY AN' A'WIIA HONER IT was
proposed and responded to by the
chairman.
THE LAND WE LEFT
was proposed by Past Chief Fortune
and responded to .l))' Mr. Boyd of To-
ronto'and Mr. Alex. Ingle*. A recita-
tion by Jas. Ingles, a song by Mr.
Spalding.
THE LAND WE LIVE IN
was eloquently proposed by Mr. N.
Fair, who declared the toast
so grand that those who were
associated With it would not be
allowed to retire until they had done
it the justice it merited. Concluding
with a verse of "The Maple Leaf For-
ever."
The land we live in was responded
to by Mr. Torr Rance in his usual bril-
liant manner. Mr. Rance said this
was a subject that everyone could give
expression to his feelings in respect to
seeing such a glorious land, though
Canada cannot boast of so numerous a
population as many other nations on
earth, but it is not to be forgotten mere
numbers do not make a people great.
It is quality not density of population
which claims respect. China has a
population of as many millions as days
of the year but the eastern empire is
not consulted in the congress, of
nations.
the world, and lands in the Northwest
where 50 or OQ Millions can live in ease.
"Lands where tho grasses are kissed by
the wandering breeze,
And the fields are ripe
golden grain;
Where the steamer ploughs through
prairie seas
To its destined port in the western
plain,
Where homes- may never be sought
in vain;
Arid hope is the thriftiest plant that
grows,
And man may ever his rights main-
tain,
And land is as free as the wind that
blows."
with the
And then he spoke of the hardships
endured for the old flag by those sturdy
United Empire Loyalists, who gave up .
their homes, ' positions, wealth and
comforts for the faith that was
in them, and concluded by asking all
not to forget these honored forbears,
bearing an mind that—
"He who iS unworthy the blessings of
the brave
Is base in mind and bound, to be a
slave.'
LEARNED PROFESSIONS.
This toast was ably responded to by
Drs. Gunn and Turnbull, and Mr.
Gundry for Educational system, and a
song "The Cameron Men" by Mr.Barne,
of Toronto, this song took so well that
he had to respond to an enchore. Dr.
Gunn's- speech was very humorous
and entertaining, he spoke of the Phy-
sicians of antiquity down to the one of
modern times. Dr. Turnbull dwelt on
the vast strides of Surgery and Medicine
during the last fifteen years,
ARMY AND NAVY.-'
Mr. Malcolm McTaggart proposed
this patroitic toast in a very brilliant
and soul stirring speech, particularlt
eulogizing the corps to which he is a
member. Capt Combo and Sergeant
Ball ably responded to the toast out-
lining the recent changes in the service
and the proposed advancement its the
use of arms.
TRADE AND COMMERCE..
This toast.rwas responded to by Mr.
Will Jackson and R. J. McDonald.
Mr. Jacksod declaring that Canadians
should be well satisfied with their pres-
ent trade condition contrasting it with
the depression existing elsewhere. R.
J. McDonald quoted a Gaelic proverb
which exactly suited the present pros-
pects of our fair Canada.
SISTER SOCIETIES.
on
Robson responded
Nichol
Ro s
Mr. Nm
behalf of the Sons of England and
among the many other pleasant
things he said of the Scotch he quoted
from Mr. Ransford's letter "that if he
were not an Englishman he would like
to be a Scotchman." Mr. Barnes made
a neat speech on behalf of the Travel-
lers' Society.
TIIE LADIES.
Mr. Spalding proposed this toast
with a merry twinkle in his eye for
you know he is a great favorite with
the ladies, he ended his fine peroration
with the following lines.
"Forme I'm woman's slate confest-
1Vithout her hopeless and unblest."
"An we'll tak' a richt gitid willie
*aught
For Auld Lang Syne."
He eulogized Canada's timber and
niining facilities and showed how much
gre'ate'r we would be as soon as these
WPM! opened up by capitalists. He said
Canada was no longer a great fringe
along a water stretch, it is a great
Dominion literally extending from
ocean to ocean a link binding the
hoary empires of the east with the
more rnodgr•n empires of the west. It
is only by comparison that we learn to
appreciate our present advantageous
position. Politicians are ever ready to
compare us with the United States.
Why l because the great American
Republic is the otos; enterprising, but
at the same time most erotic nation
in existence, but at no time in
our history have we pointed the sar-
casm of the comparison more pointedly
than at the present day. The great
Chicago Fair is but an illustration of
our ability to hold our own and also
that which by the law of equity should
go elsewhere, and futhermore he
believed the United States had reached
the climax of her possibilities. She
has no new mines to open to the miner.
Her fisheries are a thing of the past,
her timber has gone with the fisheries,
'and we are told on an American
authority that the last acre of land
capable of raising first class wheat has
been taken up. In Canada it is other-
wise. To -day we have the richest
fisheries in the world on the
Atlantic coast. The best timber
tract on this continent. The wealth-
iest iron, copper, silver and coal
mines in existence, and Canada has a
• sufficient quantity of these to supply
TOWN PARLIAMENT.
satisfactory trial of the new hydrant.
Water was thrown over McMurray &
Wiltse's store and Fair's will at the
same time. The Council ordered that
a memorial, thanking Mr. Fair for his
kindness in the mutter, be sent to that
gentletnitn.
The other Committes has nothing to
report except the Finance Committee
which recoiumended payment of the
following accounts :—J. Becker, $9.47 ;
fire and water, $10.10 ; Thos. Lavin,
$11.50 ; E. Carter, $2.00 ; Jas. Fair,
82.00 ; J. Miller, $14.80 ; F. Evans,
$2.00; F; Turnbull $4.20; Thos, McKen-
zie, $8.42 ; Rance & Spalding, 00 ; H.
Hibbs, $1.42 ; , W. Coats, $3.00.
The receipts from scales amounted to
$23.40, from the hall $28.00.
'rhe Mayor presented report re Stavely
and the clerk read over the petition,
which is to he forwarded to Toronto.
The mayor Was instrtteted to sign it
and have the clerk affix the corporate
seal.
The new cemetery by-law was passed,
but lack of space prevents us from a
more lengthy mention.
On Monday evening the regular meet-
ing of the Council was held -in the
chamber. The Mayor and all members
being present. •
The proceedings were conducted
with a snap somewhat foreign to the
meetings generally, and eacli mutter
brought up received a proper amount
of discussion. Two important 'natters
received attention, Viz: the snow, and
the new cemetery by-law. .
During the report of the Street Com-
mittee, Armstrong suggests that the
snow by -lay be enforced. 1le,thought
that the sidewalks should be kept clear.
He referred to the condition Ontario
street was often in. The school child-
ren had to walk on the road and were
always in danger. Snow -plows could
ho engaged for the season for 50e. or
$1.00, and he thought the by-law should
he enforced. Searle suggested that it
was a chance for ]nen oust of employ-
ment to get •work by going around to
parties and soliciting this sort of work
from therm but he wanted snow remov-
ed.
The Reeve saw nothing in Arm-
strongs suggestions. The Main street
was always kept clear and that was all
that was required. Ditto Plummer.
Jones wanted to see the law enforc-
ed.
Taylor thought that those who have
vacant lots would be put to consider-
able expense. Would suggest that the
by-law be repealed. Would do the
work by subscription. The town con-
tribciting to the fund. Would have a
snow plow for each ward, the cou.mcil-
lors for the ward to look after the
work.
- County Currency,.
Wm. Bagshaw, jr., has been engaged
to teach in S. S. No. 3, of Stephen town-
ship, at a salary of $300.
Peter Barr, of Morris, has purchased
the farm known as the old Kippen
farm, in Morris, for $3,400.
Hugh Lamont has purchased lot 5,
concession 10, Grey,owned by Robert
McNaughton, for $,200.
Morgan Austin, a well known Ash-
field farmer, was very seriously kicked
in the stomach at Goderich one day
last week. .
Rev. Mr. Diehl, of Goderich town-
ship, preached in Trinity church, Bay-
field, on' Sunday week, Rev. Mr.
Kerrin being away at London.
The Right Rev. Bishop Baldwin held
a Confirmation service in St. Paul's
church, Hensall, Tuesday, December
5th.
James Kennard, of Hills Green, was
accidently shot in British Columbia
last week. His remains were brought
home for interment.
Owing to the disagreeable weather
the services which were being held at
Turners Appointment, have been post-
poned until a more favorable time.
The London Free Press says :—Brus-
sels is shortly to have a Conservative
paper, with Mr. James Irwin, formerly
of Atwood, as editor and proprietor.
Dr. and Mrs. Stanhury of Hayfield,
celebrated their silver wedding on Tues
day, 28th, and entertained a large num-
ber of their friends.
John M. Sloan, of Morris, passed his
final examination in the Royal College
of Physicians and Surgeons, in Glas-
gow, Scotland, recently.
John McMann, of Seaforth, shipped
dui in; the past two weeks, thirty three
horses. He shipped 18 to the Old
Country and 15 to Detroit.
Miss Lizzie Smith, who is attending
the Mitchell modes school at -present,
has boon engaged to teach the Farqu-
har school for 180-2:
Arrangements are being made for
the establishment of a Rebecca Degree
lodge in connection with Maitland
lodge, No. 110, 1. O.U. F., in Wingham.
The Ontario Government intend to
prosecute all agents doing business for
insurance companies that are not
licensed. This will effect a large num-
ber of American Companies.
Church consolidation of the Metho-
dist denomination is becoming quite
popular: On January 1st, the two
14fethodist . churches in Ingersoll will
unite, as also the two churches in
Mitchell.
Rev. W. H. Watson, pastor of the
Congregational church, of inghaur,has
accepted the call to the Congregational
church in Hamilton, and will sever his
connection with the %Vingharn congre-
gation at the end of the present year.
Robert Brown, a young married man,
had his right arm badly mangled in
Young's saw mill, Wiarton,.Tuesday.
The chain that draws up logs to the
saw, broke, and his arm was caught in
the bull wheel. He will probably have
to suffer amputation.
Rev. F. H. Fatt, the rector of Trivitt
Memorial Chiu eh, Exeter, acknowl-
edges the thoughtful kindness that
prompted his friends of the Case settle-
ment in sending hire a load of oats the
other day. Mr. Fatt sincerely trusts
that the donor's granaries may always
be abundantly stored.
Whilelifting a stone on Thanksgiving
day J. E. McDonell, of Hensall, injured
himself internally. In consequence
Drs. Browning, of Exeter and Gunn, of
Clinton, were sent for, and after con-
sultation performed a critical yet
successful operation which will be the
means of his restoration to health.
Sending ahoy to prisonfor three'years
for stealing lo sents worth of bread,
and a few days after awarding a youth
with a bad record five months for the
theft of a suit of clothes, indicate that
the Toronto Police Magistrate has
more compassion on rags than on hun-
ger. •
A young man named Fred Westfall,
had a narrow escape at Ogilvie's mill
last week. While poking down bran
in a bin from an upper' flat he slipped
in. Fortunately his clanger was dis-
covered in time, and he was drawn out
through the spout. He was nearly
smothered but soon recovered, and is
now none the worse of his dangerous
expedition.
J. J., Crahbe, formerly of the St.
Marys Argus, Dr. J. H. Cotton, Fred
Roper and W. J. Gage, of Toronto,
and Stephen Myers, of St. Marys, have
received letters patent forining the Star
Printing and Publishing Company of
Toronto, capital $100,000, with power to
print a morning and evening edition of
the Star.
McMurchie opposed the subscription
idea saying that those down town had
to keep there sidewalks clear anyway,
and should not be taxed for resident
streets.
Armstrong in reply said that the
people in the residenstreets had to pay
for watering the front streets in the
summer. However,he wanted an effort
made to enforce the by-law before they
resort to that principle.
Searle said that persons with
vacant lots should he made put up same
as othors. They have less expense to
pay than those who have improved lots.
McMurray wanted to see the by-law
enforced.
The Mayor Was then instructed to
see that the inspector of streets pro•
perly; enforce the snow by-law.
In the report of the fire and wate
Cotnmitte, mention was made of the
,i+u.n'Alb
County Currency. .
Mr. T. A. Gregg, late of tl Toronto
News, is now the leading political writer
of the Toronto Empire.
J. W. Harrison, teacher, of Varna,
spent a few days of last week with his
parents in Exeter.
Dr. Amos, of Exeter, has been confin-
ed to his room, through illness, the past
week.
The Orange Young Britons of Bay-
field, have arranged to have an enter-
tainment in the town hall on the even-
ing of Tuesday, December 12.
It is officially announced that John
Sanderson has been appointed to the
position of post master, for Wroxeter,
rendered vacant by the death of the
late post -master, Mr. Robert Dickson.
Wrn. Grumrnett, of Tuckersmith,
had the forefinger of his left hand so
badly cat, recently, while cutting straw
with a cutting machine, that it had to
be amputated.
The Minister of Education has issued
a circular to Public School teachers
directing their attention to the clause
in the Ontario Statues in reference to
the sale of tobacco, cigars and cigarettes
to minors.
Samuel Landsborough's farm on the
4th concession, Tuckersmith, has been
sold to Alexander McKenzie, of Stan-
ley, for the sum of $4,200. The farm
contains 100 acres of excellent land,
well improved, and has on it a large
two storey stone house and a large
bank barn.
Mr. T. Dodd, of Kincat'iline, lost a
horse on Monday week by a peculiar
accident. He. and Mr. L. Alcbean, of
Glamis, were going to Tiverton from
Kincardine, and at the bridge at Mr.
Kenneth Montgomery's. the horse ran
off the road, going over the corner of
the bridge and breaking its neck in the
fall. Both men escaped with but slight
injury.
Quite a sensation was cruised in Ches-
ley last week when it became known
that a baby aged about 8 months had
been left at the door of the house where
the supposed parent lives. The baby
had been two hours in the basket before
being discovered and was nearly frozen
to death. The people at whose home
it was left refused to keep the child and
the village constable took possession of
it as a corporation wait.
Mr. Wtn. Woods, of the 10th con-
cession of Kincardine, has no use for
the parlor stove as a' savings bank.
The other day as he was leaving home
he gave his daughter $150 to keep till
hisreturn,and she on leaving the
house
for a time placed it in the parlor stove
for safety. On her return sire found
that ,some of the smaller children had
built a fire in the stove and the bills
had gone up in smoke. One hundred
and fifty 'dollars is a nice little stake to
lose so easilv,these hard time.
Miss Maggie . Bedore returned to
Mildutay from Hamilton on Saturday
week apparently in good health, though
suffering from a headache. This grew
worse until Sunday when a physician
was summoned. 1 -Ie left about 11 a. m.
and the patient appeared to be progres-
sing favorably. Shortly after 2 p. m.
she laid down and went to sleep. She
never awoke. Death came while she
slumbered. She was well and favorable
known and her early demise at the age
of 18 has cast a gloom over the whole
community. '
The Guelph Herald says :—Three
children arrived in the city from Win-
nipeg this morning on their way to
Tara. The eldest was a girl 9 years
and the othors, two boys, were 6 and 3.
A short time ago the mother of the
little ones died in Winnipeg. Their
father put them on the train, their
destination being the home of 0 sister
of their mothers. On their journey_
here a tramp robbed the little girl of all
the money she had but the passengers
in the train made the amount up by
subscription.
The Parkhill Gazette -Review says :—
There is some talk in town of having
twoladies placed on the board of school
trustees. Lad ies are as much iliter ested
as men in educational work. In factasa
rule they take a deeper interest than
in -en in educational work. Lady teach-
ers are in the majority in our schools.
it is therefore fitting and probably ad-
visable. to have women represented Oil
the board. We believe that if two are
nominated at the coming trustee elec-
tion they will be elected by acclamation.
We find woman representation on
school boards in Toronto and other
places and we have yet to learn that it is
not abenefit.
A tramp 'called upon the Mitchell
Mayor last week'for'assistance. - He had
the usual woeful tale -of misery, and beg.
ged for a quarter with which to get some-
thing to eat. He claimed to have just
left Toronto hospital, and was trying to
work his way to adaughter's near Bay-
field. Although having the appear-
ance of being a heavy drinker, the
Mayor took pity upon him and started
to write out an order for his break-
fast, but the fellow became indignant
and demanded the cash, saying that he
didn't want to appear as a pauper. He
was then refused either one or the
other, which brought forth a volley of
abuse.
On Tuesday, Nov. 21st, Angus Mathe-
son, son of Donald Matheson, of Ripley,
went to Kincardine on a visit to his
friends, putting up his horse and buggy
at the Queen's Hotel, The horse not
being called for, on Friday morning
Mr. Walker became uneasy and on
enquiri s found out who was the owner
of the horse and rig. It is supposed
that Mr. A. Matheson on going to the
early train to see some friends away
tried to take a short cut to the station
and missed his way in the dark and fell
into the basin. The friends have been
busy in the search, which has been so
far fruitless. Mr. Matheson had been
up the lakes fishing all summer, and
is supposed to have had considerable
cash on his person. The event has
caused great excitement, both fn Ripley
and Kincardine.
The Bottom Knocked
Out of Prices. °
Walker's Club rend Imperial
Whiskey, Bottled in Bond.
UNDER EXCISE SUPERVISION. .•.
Just now'we are offering the above linen
CLUB; - - 95c. per Bottle.
IMPERIAL 75c per Mottle. •
The above pr'o-s are a genuine nvb:t, snap and the
opportunity of a ifs -time.
We have also full lints of
Goocterhunk 15:. Wor-tto'
Superior WIsitdacies
IN WOOD ANI) BOTTLE, highly reenmrnonded for
household abd mecicival nae.
Sir John Powers'
Fainous Dublin `lpPhiiske3-. .
which towor'd an high at the World's hatr,tn stook,
RO.N'S' IJnported.. Ginger Are,
IMPORTED 811M.IIBIES, PORTS, ALICANTES,
BRAN DIE5, RUM 8, GINS,
and ell line of Surerior Cr se (i ads --no enbatltutet
--allifuire tam d evuuioe imported Goode.
t.ulu''ss' Stout and Bass' Ale.
We carry the leading Lvl\T' of Europe, ()OLD LACE
Si:e C'HATIJ'AONE.
Mir pines aro the lowest for the best gUode.
Don't be humbug •ed by buying int•rrior goods `lee
where at hash prices and low value. We bay di, to
to, eneh and Five the first g., do for tin tenet mnriey
All our will skies are nt.•piss] direct from the distillery.
J. W. Riter,
The Liquor Merchant. Albei t Street, Clinton.
County Currency.
Mrs (Rev.) Hunt and daughter of
Southampton, are visiting in Brussels.
Walkerton is bothered with a "Jack
the Kisser," who has been annoying
some of its female residents of late.
Miss Nora ('lyneh, the great Canadian
violiniste, is suffering from a severe at-
tack of la grippe, and is confined to her
mat the hotel in St. Catharines.
John Hicks, of Chiselhurst, who is at
preseltt attending Goderich model
school, has secured the situation of
teacher of S., S. No. 24, Hay, for
1894.
Miss Mary Ann Logan, of Varna, was
made the recipient of a very highly
complimentary address and a well
filled purse on Friday week, by the
members and adherents of St. John's
church, as their appreciation of her
er
services as organist.
One of Our exchanges very trhfly
touches up a good manypeopleutby say-
ul
ing : "No man ought to ask his home
merchant to trust him when he is in
the habit of visiting other towns and
paying the inercllants therein cash for
all he buys of them."
A very sad accident happened to
John McLean, Who resides hear Kip-
pen, on Monday of last week. While
working on the barn floor he stepped
backward falling through a trap door
to fire stable flour below. When found,
about an hour afterwords, he was un-
conscious. Medical aid was procured,
when it was found that he was suffer-
ing from concussion of the spine, be-
sides numerous cuts and bruises -about
the head and shoulders.
What the Brussels Post has to say
about Cupid's darts. "Love laughs at
locksmiths, and well it may for the
many devices and devious ways set in
motion to secure a fair partner can •
scarcely be enumerated. The old
fashioned style followed by Jacob and
of
Rachel is long onta a.t a and the ad -
1 e
vertiseme.nt 'Wanted" has taken . its
place. Now a new role has come to
light and we- hasten to place it before
the youth of this section hoping that
they will not" give the chief actor away.
Last spring lred Tait was engaged
packing eggs in the Egg Emporium poriuln of
his uncle in this town. To while away
the hours he occasionally wrote poetry
and little "billy -does" ou the egg shells
and then packed them away. Ono of
these notes read something after the
following fashion :—"Will tips party
who gets this egg kindly correspond.
with `Vin. Giewar, Brussels, as to is
looking for a pan tner. She must be
good looking.' Months rolled by,
Fred went to the States and the inci-
dent is almost forgotten btit the other
day a letter bearing the postmark of
Glasgow, Scotland, and address to Wm..
Grewar comes to Brussels postoflce.
He little dreamed that it was freighted
with the all important message it con-
tained. It said, in substance, "1 write
to tell you that the egg came into my
possession, and being taken with the
unique way of advertising fora;partner
I write to let yoit know that I received
it. As to -my good looks it would not
do for me to say but if you will send
ice your photo i will send mine in re-
turn and you can judge for yourself.
Yours trulyy Nellie Law. When
Grewar got through reading the letter
the boys say his heart flopped up and
down like a churn dasher; the sensation
of unutterable joy thrilled through
him like a Spanish needle through tow
linen pants and crept .over him like
young goats over a stable roof, but
after a while he quieted do*Yn and has
since written Miss Law "in appropriate
terms" as folk often say. "Billy, neg-
lected to show us the reply but it will
likely suit 'eggsactly.' If he strikes a
millionaire in the Glasgow lassie he
should give Fred a nicd present. We
might say for Miss Law's benefit that
Mr. Grewar is a good baker; a crack
base -ball player; a No. 1 trombone
manipulator; fine bass vocalist; good
looking, and will drive single or double.
Any further information will be cheer-
fully furnished. if the message had
been written on a cluck egg or even a
goose egg we would not have wondered
but just a common, every day hen egg,
It's wonderful. We would advise Mr,
Tait to charge an admission fee to al •
youths wanting to pack eggs after
this.