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The Brussels Post, 1906-11-29, Page 19MMINnlia•nonlimmirtIMIMMNOMUM.101.1.1.41W OM= ARM Vol.. O6. No, 21 New Advertisements. Tenni( Connell. Looale—G, N. McLaren. Loual—Misses Hubltirk. Uneasy—G. N. MoLaren. Buy now—H. L. Jeolteon. Calves for sale—Robert Blair. Farm for sale—Eliza Mulligan. Eye and Ear Surgeon—Dr. Ovens, Canadian made—F ergneon & Roes. Early Xma' Suggestions—F. R. Smith, I • XrXct , ` ttos. Molertwortl e. BnowN—DuNnAM —A quiet wedding took plane at the Preebyteriau manse, Molesworth, on the 14th Inst., when William Brown, a well•bo•du retired farmer of Grey, was married to Mre. Dunham of town. Rev. Mr. Burnett tied the knot. Mr. and Mre. Brown will reside in Listowel on Main street West. 47 r Muton. The family of W. H. Watt, Clinton, narrowly °taaped aepbysiatloo Sauday night by gee from a stove. A large new baeeburner has been set up, and the family on returning put in a 'supply of coal and °hacked the stove, and as a re. salt the gag escaped, and with the ex. caption of one daughter, whose bedroom door was armed, the family of nix were almost overcome. Flom.—The fire bell rang about 8 o'clock Sunday night,'almoat causing a panic in the ahurobee. Two stables owned by J. W. Irwin, grocer, were found to be on fire, and could not be eaved. Wagons, eleighe, harness, a q'entiby of hay, and about 70 bnehele of Cute were all deebroyed, but hie two horses were saved. Mr. Irwin'( Ions will be ooneiderable, at there was no iueuran• 06. BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1906 The staff of the Clinton Collegiate Iuetitate has been ooneiderably changed this month. Mr. Gundy, B. A., former. ly science master at Brauttord, hae been Metalled no principal, Mien Dalrnage, B. A., as mathematical teacher, and Mise Clayton, 13, A., beoomee leacher of moderns. Renfrvu. SI, David's ohuroh, Henfryn, hap form. ed an A. Y. P. A., which meets every two weeks. They have started with eighteen members. This number they hope to Moreau). Rev. H. P. Westgate gave a very in• tereebing lecture Mouday evening on his travels to the Old Land which was en. joyed by everyone. Miaow) Spence rend ered songs and solos which were enjoyed ae well as Mr. Weetgete'e lecture. 'W r.txent't•. r. W. Downey, of Fordwiah, le now em. played iu the "Star" (Moe. Messrs. Jaakeon and Griffith, of Brae sale, spent last Toeeday in the village. Mise Btevene, of Fordwiah, spent Sunday at the home of David Sandereon. Mrs. John Hartley, of Blyth is visiting her pareote, Wm. and Mre. Weir, of Howlett. Mrs. Irwin returned from New Ontario lea week where ebe has spent the laet three months. Iuepeotor Philips, of the York Motes' Fire Ineuranoe company epeut Saturday iu the village. Rev. L. Perrin gave an eddreee to young people in the Preebyteriau oburob Baudey -evening, J. W. Sanderson, of Toronto, visited hie parent+, J. and Mrs. Sanderson, several days of last week. Rev. J. H. Osterhout, gave an excellent eermon on the "Faults of young men," last Sunday evening in the Methodie' obutuh. Next Sunday his eobjeot will be, "The good qualities of young moo." The obeli is oompoeed of young men. Vaeal a_ana,7,McA? as av iagia4 rv._Jdd. u a daata btazi-haZatGly 9` o OVL, LONIEWICIN Eye and Ear Surgeon VISITS BRUSSELS MONTHLY IfSpectacles or treatment for Eye, you re Ear or hire Eye doe Glasses, not fil to see DR. OVENS. Office : Smith's Drug Store, Brussels r�? Next Visit—Tuesday Dec. 4th Hoare :-8 a. m. to 1.30 p. m. es is Wit' rfri[i'a45u" 4�a4iarisr6tZsMeArsariz5ratMMMeicIigiA B. A. TliaMpson 81.Co. Successors to IL C, Davies 86 Co. E take the liberty of an- nouncing to the people of Ethel and surrounding vicinity that we have purchased the stock of R. C, Davies & Co., and we solicit a fair share of your patronage. Our object will always be to place before you MERCHANDISE of the very highest quality. It will be our pleasure at all times to "show goods" whether you want to buy or "just to look Put us to the test and let us convince you that this store is offering "good goods" at Lowest Prices R. A. Thompson & Co. ETHEL arnmemsaweenemmo Mrs. Scott Black and little daughter left for Borden, Scotia on Taeeday attar• noon where they will join Mr, Black who left here some mouths ago, The Eckhart family of bell negate gave a apleupid entertainment in the Metho diet obareh Wedueeday evening of laet week. Owing to the very dieagreeable weather the turnout was not an large as otherwise would have been. The pro. Deeds amounted to about $26 00, W BEI 1.010. Sunday School Convention Friday afternoon and evening of (hie week, A good program will bo presented, The Methodist Pereonage to to have a Galt young lady 0e its queen as the pastor finds it is not good for man to be alone. Publio Llbray Concert in the A. 0, 13. W. Hall bore Toeeday evening of next week. Good program will be presented. There should be a large attendance end thereby aid a worthy °aeee. Walton will likely be well represented at the Tennis aonoert at Brneeels Friday evening of next week. itutbveu Mae Donald, the famous baritone ; Jas. Fax, the notable homoriet and Geo. Fox, who makee the violin talk, will constitute Ibe program. 131iievtr.ie. William Messer has been quite ill this week. Mrs. John Burgess visited in Brussels teat week. Mien Minnie Paul hae returned (roar Wroxeter. Mae, Grey, of Atwood, vieited relatives here last week. A oar of hogs was shipped from here Met Monday by Meesre. Jewitt The Bluevale Presbyterian choir was entertained at Jno. McNaughton'e on Thursday evening. The Presbyterian Sdnday School ohildren are buoy preparing for their annual entertainment. George Aitoheeou retained from the West recently. He is at present vieitiog friende about Hamilton. Hubert Jamieson, a nares in training at Bellevue hospital, New York, is vielt- ing hie sisters and his tattler here. The Bell Ringers gave their splendid entertainment in the Methodist ohuroh lain Friday night. The audience was highly delighted. Rev. W. J. and Mae, Went and Ming Eva Duff attended the a0uiversary Tea meeting et Molesworth Presbyterian church on Monday evening. On Friday evening of this week there will be a special meeting of the Miesiou Band when the obildreo will tell bow they need their talent money. Rev, and Mre. Barnett, of Molesworth, will address the children. BUY NOW FOR CHRISTMAS When we counsel early shopping we are mindful of your interest ae well ae our own, Our stook is complete and larger this season than ever. JEWELLERY the very latest and beat in Rings, Brane- lete, Pearl Set Br000hes and Pins, Lock- et, and Necklets, Ladies' and Gents' Chains, Cuff Liuks, &o., &e, WATOHES OLOCKS DIAMONDS EBONY GOODS STIRLING SILVER OUT GLASS PIPES, VIOLINS, d&o. A'•d everything that is found in an up- to-d•te;,yewelery Store. You oan buy here at the ttlosest Prices. The quality of our goods is utteorpasoed. Our guar- antee is of value to you. We invite your inspection. H. L. JACKSON JE WELLER, L, 13. Doff, of the Welland Telegraph formerly of Bluevale, was one of a party who made an earnest effort to name a mem from going over Niagara Falls in a row boat, but were unable to pave him, e7 a stoat, reggs le. The Council met here on Mendel, W, Kreuter bad a wood bee en Fri day, Mies Myrtle Hunter le visiting friends in thio vicinity. Peter Sinclair hae had a slight stroke bat ie improving. Prayer meeting at John Forrest'( nest Tuesday evening. Herb Jeschke and J, Menary left Tumidity moroiog for Buoteville. Mr. and Mae. Collie, of Henfryn San. dayed with her mother, Mre, Goroalite, Mies Minnie Cameron le on the slot lief. We hope she will eoo0 be better. The Y. P. S, 0, E. of Knox ahnroh purpoee holding a sacred Concert in the near future. Mrs. Matilda Ballard, of Clinton, arrived here thie week where ebe will make her home for the present. Mra. John Blair, who its in her Ala year, and a well known resident, hae been in poor health for some time and is now bedfast. She has lived in Grey township for over 60 yeare. Mr. Blair panned away 22 yeare ago. Lettalbnrv. Porter Dennie ie able to be around again after a very severe attack of typhoid fever. Alfred Stafford has returned from the hunter's paradiee bringing with him two fine deer. Mae. Alex, Gardiner and Mre. Wm. Clark were vieitiog at Jae. Mowbray's, Stratford, reoeutly. John Haiet and family have Dome to MuKulop to reeide for a time at least. They will be welcome residents. The auction sales of Jae. F. Haokwell and Andrew Coates were well attended and priaee were quite satisfactory to the proprietors, Wm. Kueohtel and family have got into their new residence and we hope they may long enjoy the oomforte and 000• venienoe of a good house, The Young People's Circle of the Bethel Methodist ohurub assembled at the home of Saooh Barrows one evening last week and spent a very profitable and enjoyable time. The Leadbury beet ring had a meeting laet Friday night to wind up the brei• nese for the Beason. The ring hae given splendid eatietaotion. Great credit no doubt ie due to the butcher, John Watt. Rev. Mr. Curry and J. J. Irwine have been around collecting for the new horse sheds at Bethel church and every one responded heartily. The horses will ap• preaiate the comfortable enoloeore white their °tenern are enjoying the (services of the eauotuary. Jelan eistowet . Nicholas Niohol is visiting at R. T. Miller's at present. Geo. Eokmier hae been appointed caretaker of Victoria Hall for the ooming year. Mre, Geo. Robertson, of Wingbam, ie visiting her two sone, MacDonald Brae., merchants bete. Thos. Henderson, of Galt, vieited at the home of hie ao0oin, Mre. R, T. Miller, last week. We are sorry to hear that Mre. Polliok is iodiepoead at present, but hope she will Boon be better. MoDouald Broe. have a big stook of goods for the holiday trade at the poet office store here in which big bargains are being offered. The name et John D. Miller ie men. tioued as the right sortof material for a township Councillor if he could be in. Mead to become a candidate. We are pleased to hear that R. M. Simpson, who baa been in the hospital at Toronto for a while is improving and hope he will be epeedily restored. Geo. Mason, of Wingbam, gave a very intereeting addresein the Hall on Sunday evening. Rev. Mr. Maunders ie expected to preach here next Sauday evening. Friday evening, Deo. 7th is the date of the Tennis (kneed in Brueeele. The talent will be A 1. Rnthven MacDonald, of Toronto, a prima] among baritone vocalists 1 Jae, Fax, the funniest cornice that travele and George. Fox, the violin genine. Plan of reserved seats at Foxe drug store. Beata should be selected early. fi fleadyMae Sults For the colder weather we have now in stock a large range of Ready - mads Suits and Overcoats for Boys, Youths and Men. They are Neat, Sty- lish, well made and good -fitting Gar- ments. All going at PRICES THA.'1' ARE 'BARGAINS. Don't Buy Until Yon see TJiem IF YOU WANT TO SAVE DOLLARS in the Clothing line call at Strachan's I Tennis Concert W. H. KERR, Prop TOWN HALL, BRUSSELS Friday, Fvl , Dec, 7th Program. PART I Chairman's address Instrumental ........................ , Mrs, W. L. Slaloms Solo The Mighty Deep Jude Ru Given McDonald Comic Bong...A Meddler's Medley James Fax Violin Solo...Souvenir De Haydn Leonard George Fox Solo What the Chimney Sang.., Griswold Rnthven McDonald Comic Song...Hooligau'e Fancy Drees Ball.., James Fax Violin Solo Logeude Wieulaweki George Fox Solo Throe for Jack Squires Rubhven McDonald PART II Comic Song Only a Laboring Man James Fax Violin Solo Serenade 'Drdla George Fox Solo Bing of the Elvoe Davies Rotbvou McDonald Comic Song...Bae Onybody Seen ma Brither Charlie James Fax Violin Solo Selected George Fox Solo My Ain Folk...............Lemon Rnthven McDonald Conic gong Seismical James Fax Violin Solo Robin Adair George Fax GOD SAVE THE SING Doors open at 7.30 Concert at 8 Plan of Reserved Seats at Fox's Drug Store Boma say there may be a we.tdtug Boon in which this locality ie iotereeted. One of our citizens vieited Ethel, teat week. While there he lett hie brand new overcoat, and took an old one, Looks ae though he had been doing something. Ethel. Grey Council will be held here on December 15th to wind up the buoinese of the year. Tutt PORT and Weekly Globe t0 the diose 0f 1907 to new aubeoribore for $1.35. Don't borrow any longer. Last Saturday the Thompson Co. took charge of the R. 0. Davies et Oo'e. bud. nese here and they will no doubt do a large trade, We welcome them to Ethel as residents and wieb them proeperity. The pulpit of the Methodist church was occupied last Sabbath evening by Eli Smitb, of Brneseele, the pastor sup. plying for Rev. Mr. Powell, of Brussels, who was narintined ing Owl to notelet 4 0 fever in the PNCGDtage. The illustrated lecture last Friday eve0tog in the Township Hall by Rev, Mr. Wilson, of Walkerton, was a moot pleasing and instructive entertainment, and it will live in the memory of the people for a good many days. Tonna' Oonaert in Brunets December 7th. Ohoioe program by talent of reougnized merit. Rnthven MoDonald, the eweeteet of baritone elegem ; George Fox, who is unexcelled On the violin ; and the ever funny Jas. Fax. Reserved seat plat is open al Foxe drug store. The concert will be a genuine treat, 'Dr, Fergueon and Clerk McIntosh were upset from the former'° buggy on a dark night recently North of bare. The Dr, got quite a (baking up but ie about o. k. once more. Mr. Mae. cisme off without a eoretoh, It was fortunate the vanilla were no worse as they oeoily might have ,been. .. Wm. Love, 9th eon„ has diepoeed of bie 70 sore farm to loaao Gill, of this locality, for the oom of $4,500, potentiation being given on January let. Mr. Gill hae since gold 5d aorea of the flats to All. Cole, the pries beiug $650. Mr, Love will not follow farming bat will ale- Dome a position in a neighboridg town we hear. We hope be will do well wherever be locates 0e be is a deaeut fellow. Mr. Love has announ0ed au emotion Bale of farm stook, implements &o., for Wednee•. day, Deo. 12th, at 1 o'clock. F. 5, Scott will be the Auctioneer. SCHOOL REPORT Fon NovounuR.—Br. Dept. Ethel P. S.—V—Examtued in Aritb„ Geo.. Hist. and Alg•—B. Bate. man, 88 ; R. Love, 83 ; K. MuLeod, 81 ; E. Dauber, 80 i R. Engler, 80 ; L. Cooper, 69; *E. Hemsworth, 62; °B. McIntosh, 45 ; *E. McKee. IV—Exam, in Geo.,131st„ m, end Gra—I, Heath, 97 i El. Spell., Thompson, 91; R, Preset, 89 ; 0. Dane, 87 ; A. Cooper, 86 ; J. Bremner, 81 1 0. Haneuld, 69 ; *L. McLeod, 62 ; *A. MoKee, 53 ; R. Eokmier, 44 I H. Eokmier, 48 ; *L. Buechel), 42. Sr. III—Mzom, in Aritb.. Spell„ Hitt. and Geo.—A, Barr, 90 ; F. Freeman, 88 ; L. McIntosh, 79 ; *F. McCallum, 77 ; L. Henry, 76 ; V. Mo. Call, 81 ; L Bugler, 66 ; W. Balmier, 63. Jr, III—Exam, in Arith„ Spell., filet. add Geo.—S, Hemsworth, 81 ; 0. Dunbar, 72; H. Smith, 69 ; J. Oooper, 69 ; E. Maybury, 67 ; R. Lanae, 61 ; E. McLeod, 50 ; °F, McKee, 58 ; *R. Thompson, 45. * Absent from one or more examinations. L. A. SHANNON, Principal. Jr, Depart.—Sr. I1—P, Bateman, N. Nonce, 0, Eokmier, Il' Dobson, S. Engler, 0. Cooper, S. Straoh, un, N. Addy, V. Pollard, Ill, Ranter. Jr. II—R, F,okmier, R. Goatee, R. Heme• worth, G. Eokmier, E, Heath, G. Colo, E. Fergaeon, A. Ward, W. Thompson. W. Toe, Pt, II—D. McKee, R. Dolman. M, Coates, lir. I—H. Freeman, L Longeway, S. McDonald, F. Senders, L. Dane, O. McCallum, S. Gill, L. Tbibi dean. Jr, I—G, Pollard, A. Longeway, E. Eckmier, L. Hemsworth, J, Heath, L, Ward, R. Yoe, W. Cole, S. Thibideau, A, G, SwtTZsa, Teacher. lkfeyaintorrran, The home of Andrew and Mae. Waimea woe a Boone of interest on Wednesday, 14th inst., when at the hour of 6 p, m., Rev. D. B. McRae, of Oranbrook, tied the matrimonial how be- tween James E. Brown, eon of Committer John Brown,100b coo., Grey, and Mies Lizzie L., only daughter of the host and hostess. Ceremony took plow ander an evergreen arch and in front of a bank of flowers. The bride looked very pretty in white Bilk, parrying a boquet of white roams and Lily of the Valley. Her neva. Mg Bait was blue broadcloth witb blue velvet hat trimmed. wall white plume. Mien Alice Davies played the Wedding March in excellent style. After 000grat- ulationo were over the happy company were invited to the dieing room where an elaborately spread table was set and at wbioh all did ample jaetiee to the good cookery of Mre. McInnis. The wedding gifts were numerous, ueefal and valuable. Mr. and Mre. Brown have taken up resi- dence on the groom's fine farm, 10th con., where they begin married life with the beet wishes of many Irienda, Tao PORT in the number, Gre v. Next meeting of the Counoil will be held in Ethel on the Statutory date, Deo. 15th. We are pleased to see Eddie 0olli0 around again after a severe attack of typhoid fever, Mies Mamie McEwen, of Leadbary, wee a visitor at the home of Wm. Arm. strong, lob sou., durlog the past week. A good program will be rendered at the Publio Library Concert to be held in the A. 0. U. W. Hall Welton, Tuesday even. ing of next week. Reserve the date. Mise. B, Milligan spent the past week with her slater, Mrs. G. 0, Bawttnbeimer. We are sorry to state that the latter, who hae been very ill, ie not improving very fast. We are sorry to hear that Obae. End• eon's health is not ae vigorous as his numerous friends would desire to Rhe it but we hope a change for the better will speedily edeas. The annual publio sabool examination of S. B. No.4, will be held on Friday, Deo. 21st. There will ales be a Oonoert at night and as a lively program oom mittee ie at work a good time may be expected. Don't mise it. Don't forget the entertainment in S. B. No. 6, on Friday Deo. 21st. an exoel. lent program ie being prepared by the eobool and good talent from Ethel and other places. Lunch will also be served, Mee Florence Armstrong, Teacher. Wm. Brown, of Grey, who has been a resident of Liseowel minae his marriage on Wednesday night Nov, 14th met with a severe aooident, due to a fall on an icy sidewalk on Saturday moruiug. He wee going down the main street hill near hie home Listowel, when hie foot slipped and be fell, striking hie head a heavy blow on the walk. He was parried to the house and did not recover e0000b000naes 0111 next day, and ae blood flowed from an ear it was feared that the bursting of a blood veeael would canoe seriane injury. He is tonal] better, and good hopes are now entertained that he will make a a eed P y recovery. .`lo rrneo. J. L. and Mae. Lloyd and Master Jim Bhuttlewortb, of Mount Forest, were visitors at John Manning's for a few days. George Davie, 5th line, is on hie way borne from the Weet where he spent the Summer but is vieitiog relatives et Barrie en route, We are sorry to bear that Miee Lizzie daughter of Wm. McCall, 7th line, ie on the nett list bot we bupe she will Boon be better, She was threatened with appeal. did tie, Lost Sunday afternoon the eervioe in Jackson's 'March was taken by W. H. Kerr, of Brussels. The pastor was preaohing anniversary eermone at Kirkton, H. 0. Pugh hae been re•engaged to teach in the atone eobool house for 1907. The salary will be $600.00, He has a flue section and we wieh him a good year. Mr. Pogh has a University oonree in view. Tuesday evening of next week a Pablia Library Concert will be given in the A. 0. U. W. Hall in Walton that mnet not be overlooked. Good talent will be present, both looal and outside. We'll have to attend. Leat week Francis Dnnonn arrived home from a stay of aeveral months in ebe West during which he aided in the harvest and threshing. He enjoyed Ms visit. When he left they were having quite a little Winter. A publio eobool entertainment in con• neation with S. S. No. 5, will be held in the Township Hall on the evening of Monday, Deo. Brd. Mies Minnie Ker is the teeoher. The oheir will be taken by M. Black, a former well known teacher, now of Brussels. A good progam will be presented. Next Sabbath anniversary services will be held iu the Jaokeou ohnrah, 8th line. Rev. Wm. Fenian, a former pastor now of Monkton, will preaob at 10 a. m. and 3 p. m. The moatoal examine will Moreau) in interet by the atnging of Norman Murch, of Blyth, and possibly the ohoir of the Methodist (thurab Blyth. It kaativer 4 yeare since Mr, Penball re• Moved from this circuit and he will be heartily welcomed, Rev. Mr. Anderson, the pastor, will supply at Montq on Sabbath, Be 1 g'x-uive. W. K. Whaley has been very ill last week witb quinsy but we are pleased to hear he ie improving now. Mre. Naylor, who is residing at present with her danghter, Mre, Chas, Bell, le i11, We hope she will Goon be well again, Mre, Gray, dangbter of Wm, MoOrea, Belgrave, and her eon, Willie, started Monday for their hotne in California. Mrs. Gray hae been visiting here foe 'tome Menthe, An old and higbly rependted resident of Belgrave in the person of Mre, Iitth, Stonehenge paned away Friday morn- ing, Deceased had been HI for some montbe. Interment wee made in the Brandon cemetery. OBITUARY,-- Elizabeth Rabb, beloved 1, wile of Richard Stonehouse, of Belgrave, paesed away peaoefally on Fridny { moraine, Nov. 23rd, at the of years• Mr. and Mre. Stonehageouse eat78- fled on a farm neer Belgrave over forty yeare ago, having experienced all the hardabipa of pioneer life. They made for themselves a oomforteble borne, but some yeare ago eold to one of their Bene, and moved into Belgrave, Mre. Stouehouee was connected with the Metbodtet oharub. She wire a kind wife and a devoted mother of a family of three moue and Ave daugbtere, all of whom will °berine kind reoolleotions of a dear mother taken away. Sbe leaves besides, to mourn her lone, a Borrowing husband. The sous are—James, of Dungannon t Robert, of Belgrave ; and Joeeph on the homestead. The daughters are Mae. Nixon, of Rapid City Man. ; Mre. Burney, of Exeter ; Mre. Russel, of Saginaw ; Mich„ Mre. Wilkinson, of Eeuattaba, Mich„ and Mre. Hopper, of Morrie, They were all at the home of their da. ceased mother to attend the funeral. The servioee were oondnoted in the Methodist ohuroh, Belgrave, by Rev. G. W. Rivera, aaeteted by Rev. T. Sted- man, of Bayfield, a relative of the deceits. ed, the pallbearers being her three eo00 and three eone•inlaw. The bereaved family deeire to express their gratitude to the people of Belgrave and viotnity for their kindness to them in the hour of their bereavement and daring the incase of the dimmed. Morris Council Meeting. The Counoil met auuording to adjourn• went in the Donooil room on Nov. 19th. Members all present, the Reeve in the chair. Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed. A petition wan present. ed by Robi McKenzie and others caking the Conned to appoint an arbitrator to consider the advisability of forming a Union Sohool Section in the vicinity of Belgrave. Moved by Mr. Kelly, seconded by Mr. Yoodl that no aottou be taken. Carried, Tenders were then reoeived for the ooeetreution of the proposed Kelly drain, and the tender of Ntolloleon and Regio, being $3,459, for the work notionmding oulverte, was found to be the lowest. On motion of Councillors Kelly and Youtll the above mentioned tender was accepted on condition that eatiofaotury oeoarity for the oompletion of the work be tarnished. Auoouote were ordered to be paid ae follows :-0,. Proctor, putting in culvert, $1 00 ; P. Eilisoo, cleaning drain and putting in culvert, 818.50; George Armstrong, putting is oalvert, $1.50 ; McKinnon Bros„ filling on 4th line near Belgrave 0100100, 827 77 ; Robt. Torvey, drain across road and line, 83.50 ; Wm. Torvey, drain across road ou 2nd line, $3.50 ; Joseph Youilt, digging 5 rode Dookeo drain and drawing tile and pnttiug in oalvert, $17.50 ; Joseph You'll, draw- ing tile, $1 25 ; Robt. Shedder), putting in culvert, $1.25 ; Jno. Colotough, grading and gravelling, $23.00 ; Wm. Wille, tile °elvers on South boundary, $5.00 ; D. MoDonald, repairing bridge, $6 60; Bielby and Phelan, repairing bridge, $10,00 ; Thos. Bielby, dement culvert, $400; Wm. Taylor, plena, $1.40; B. Walker, nee of scraper, 60e ; Wm. Mo. MoOraokeo, culvert, $1.50 ; Wm. Ander. eon, repairing road, 81,50 ; D. W. Camp. bell, repairing bridge, $300 ;Wm. Rut. ledge, putting in drain, $7.10 ; D. Jewitt, gravel and damage, $5.49 ; Jotdan and Cardiff, drawing tile and putting in oulverte, $8,50 ; Juo, Manning, tile and work, $5 85 ; Edward Bryan(, wire for East bdy, $6 00 ; Wm. Riley, gravelling on East bdy, $36 25 ; Jae. Bolger, in• epeoting on Boat bdy., $750; T. S. Bran• don expense re Promoted audit $6.00 ; P. McNabb, drain and putting in culvert, $7.90 ; R. B. Alooak, cleaning drain, 53 50 ; R. B. Al000k, filling and digging drain opposite lot 14, con„ 7, $75 00. The Oonnoil will meet again on the 16th day ot December. W. OKARS, Clerk. CHURCH CHIMES. Buoial in Melville ohuroh Thursday evening of Ms week under the auspice of the Young People. Leet Sunday W. 13. Kerr took Rev. S, Aandereon'e work ot Blyth iu the morn. ing and Jaokeon'e ohuroh, Morrie, in the afternoon. The pastor was absent at }nekton, a former charge, preaching am niversary sermons. Rev. Mr. Wiebart was in hie own pulpit last Sabbath and discoursed in the morning from St, Lake let obapter and 13th vase, "The preciousness of the Beal" wee the evening theme, the text being Psalm 49 and 8th verse. At the regular meeting of the Quar. tarty Official Board of the Central Meth- odist ohuroh, Stratford, a unanimous invitation was extended Bev, G. F. Sal. ton, Ph. D., of the Dominion Square Methodist ohuroh, Ottawa, to become pastor of Central next January, Rev. Mr. Salton is one of the best known di. vines of the Methodie( °hutch, and it is understood that Carleton street Meth. odiet ohuroh, Toronto, Was also consider. ing an invitation to him, It was de. aided to make soma recognition of Rev. Dr. Langford's jubilee to December, he being then fifty yeare in the ministry. Rev. Mr. Balton tette a former pastor of Brussels Methodist ohuroh. "True Wiedom" was the theme chosen by Rev. D. F. Armstrong, B, D., of Ethel, loot Sabbath morning in the. Metbodiet ohuroh bere from whiob a thoughtful diatoms was given. In the evening be gave a rousing Temperance addrees.ohoosing the words "Go Fon. ward" as his text, The duty of the Government, the eleetore, the young mon and partioularly Obrietian men and women was set out and an array of Mete presented that oaunot be out, troverted. It was an address not noon to be forgotten and one Met amid olhnulato all who had tate good tontine to bear it. Tho pastor, Rev. R, 0, Powell, wan atilt in quarantine and un. able to be present. All Biline of the lever have disappeared and the card will goon be removed from Abe Parsonage,