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The Brussels Post, 1908-2-13, Page 1Vol.. a3e. No. 32 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1803 iNew Advertisements. Farm for -sale -P. Lamont, Imperial Shoes -I. C. Richards, Auction stile -Robert McCallum, Farm for saleor rent-TIIE Posp, Auction sale -Mrs, T. Maunders. Pratt's Stock Foods -F, R, Smith. BLUEVALE Turnbow Township `u nshi Council met Y P here last Monday. Minutes may be found 00 page 4. The roade are once more open for public travel It was a great storm. and rather mixed things up generally. Last Saturday's Porunto Daily Star contained a portrait of Rev. W. J. West, M. A., and a brief compliment- ary reference to hie work at Bluevale. The annual meeting ot the Farmers' Institute,, on Tuesday of last week was considerably interfered with by the snow storm. All the speakers were present, February is often a bad month to attempt to bold meetings. WINTHROP FARhtEas' INCTITIITE -Tuesday af- ternoon slid evening the meeting of the Farmers' Institute was held in the Hall hero. In the absence of the Pres ident the chair was taken at the atter noon session by James Cowan. Good addresses were given by Messrs. Bar- bour, of Crosshill, and A. G. McKee zie, of Fairview. The attendance was not as good as it should have been con sideriug the fine day. In the evening Reeve Govenlock presided with his usual affability. The same gentlemen who spoke in the afternoon were on the program again, The lady speaker. Miss McMurehie, was not present. Something will have to be done to put new life into these Institute meetings. How would programs with more ob- ject lessons do ? WROXETER Mrs. C. O. Stuart and family leave for Woodbridge. Miss Mary Howe is visiting Brussels friends this week. Thos. Brown is spending this week in Cargill and vicinity. Large quantities of ice are being taken from the pond this week. A carnival and skating races will be held in the rink on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Wm. Mitchell, of Turnberry, is seriously i11, the result ot a severe cold. We are pleased to note that Chas. Pope is recovering from his recent' illness, Miss Nettie McNaughton, of Turn berry, is slowly recovering from a ser ious illness. Mrs Hy. Armstrong has returned from Dorking where she has spent several weeks. Peter Smith, of Hamilton, is spend- ing a few holidays with bis mother, Mrs. O. Smith. A humher ot young people from the village attended an assembly in Gorrie Wednesday evening. The monthly meeting of the W. F. Id. 5. of the Presbyterian church was held on Thursday at the home of Mrs. R. Black. 1 Stand Face to Face WITH Every Article Purchased -Every P Article Repaired MUST STAND TO WHAT AN A 1 GUARANTEE CALLS FOR. Optical Advice If your eyes are detioieut pall acrd soe um. We measure till defeats eai•efally and •oientifleelly, relieving you of your trouble and giving you perfect vision, You can fully rely on our advice. It • ill coat you nothing to consult ns. , Our • prides are moderate. F. 1P Str -- tto.. k q JEWELER AND OPTICIAN. Miss Jean Davidson, of Wingham, is visiting under the parental roof. Edward Powell, of Exeter, is visit- ing with his sister, Miss E, Powell, E. W. Lewis moved to rooms In the Central block, tormerly °coupled by Mrs. C. 0. ,Stuart, A number of young people from the village attended the assembly held in Gorrie Wednesday evening, Mrs. W. J. Greer left for her home in Wiarton 00 Wednesday' leaving spent six weeks with her father, Jas. Paulin. ' A Concert, under the auspices ot the Sons of Scotland. will be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday, nesda', 9 Feb. I th, The tollowing well known talent has been secured for the occasion :-Gavin Spence, Miss Nannie Strachan and Miss Enid Newcombe. LEADBURY Robt Mnnn, our blacksmith, is in- trociueing a new stook food among the farmers in spare hours. - John McGavin hats been confined to the house for some time with a sprain- ed ankle ca' bya horse which he caused was leading. Mrs, Herb, Bell, who has been ill with typhoid fever, is somewhat im proved and we hope she may soon be around again. The Bethel Ladies' meeting which was to he held at the home of Albert Dundee last week was postponed 00 account of the storm but we do nut know the date decided upon. Thomas Leeming has the niaterisl on the ground for a fine red brick residence to be built next fiummer 'rile well known contractors, Hunter & Sons, of Cranbrook, will do the work which will ensure a'good job, - Ephriam Dennis is home on. se visit to his parents. He is a moulder by trade and has been employed in large foundries both in Canada and United States but has secured a situation in Hamilton after a short vacation here, ETHEL ' Council met here last Mouday. 'THEBRUSSELS -POST for last week did not reach us until Monday owing to the nilx up in the train service. The Atwood Bee says :-Mr. Heath, of Ethel, intends to open up a barbel shop in Atwood ,in the course of a month's time. Next Sabbath afternoon the com reunion will be dispensed at the Pres- byterian church here. Preparatory service will be held at 2.30 on Satur clay. The Canadian Order of Foresters will hold a Fowl Supper at the Royal Hotel here Friday evening of this week.- A party will be -held in the Hall following it. E. S. and Mrs Morton, of Baim-tral, Man„ who have been visiting their daughter, Mrs, N. A. Mil.ne,- left for their home this ;week, Mrs. Milne and children accompanying them, The Farmers Ihstitute -meeting an pounced for Friday did not materialize owing to the storm and blocked roads. the speakers being prisoners et Jamestown from 'Wednesday. The monthly meeting of the Wom en's Institute will he held at the home of Mrs. Cuthbert Hutchinson, Con.'S, on Thursday, Feb. loth, at 2.3o p m Subject, "The value of milk as a food." Mise Lizzie Hall is the Seoretary'- UNDERTAKING,-Proinpt and care ful attention given to all orders fur Undertaking. Our telephone No. is 28a and -a call will have our • im• mediate response. Our prices are reasonable and satisfaction always se sured. Special attention paid 'to cavity and arterial embalming fot which we hold diplomas, LEATHESOALE &, SON. ' The farm of Noble A. Milne has beeu leased to Zack, ,McCallum ,and the former will. remove to Balmoral, 3omiles from Winnipeg: where he purposes engaging in farming. He will hold au auction sale on Friday, March fish„ of farm stock, implements, &o. prior to leaving. We will be sorry to see Mr. and Mrs Milne and family removing, hat wish them prosperity, GONE To. CHESLEy.-The, Qbeslev Enterprise, of Feb. 6th, ,says of a young gentleman- well known here 'As will be noticed in our ,advertising columns there is a change in the 'part- nership of the Corner Store, Mr. titin son retiring bieaStace tieing taken by R. C, Davies. "!'Baugh eaeoniperetive ly young tanto;' IgA' Daelde' has had cohsiderable experletthe ein both the w11O1'esele.sud retail • dee, .grieds. trade, He is possessed',of' ttbrind'aur allergy, and snap and 'there is no danger the business•of the Conner Store will at all lag under his ,able management. We ate pleased to welcome .10 ,the . citizen, ship of our town aehve.yeung business men of.the character,aoe,ability of Mr Davies, The people of Chesley will find Mr, Davies well worthy of their highest esteem and confidehco. His many friends here Wish him success: J't>tl Want and we offeir them to ymt at Reduced prieeS for Ceeh for 80 days, The balance of our Blan- kets at- Cost, also Robes at (lose to Cleat. - Trunks and fie Vntses n full et: ok. • The debate which was to have taken place last week will be held Saturday evening of this week in the 'Town Hall, Protective vs, revenue tariff is the subject A program of music, &e., will be added, A note from 0, 1. Sparrow, of Tor- onto, formerly of Ethel says: -"We are getting along fine since coming here and have opened a store at Kew Beach which is also doing well, We are always glad to see '1110 Baussees Pos•r, - 'JAMESTOWN La grippe is the fashionable com- plaint on the fourth of Grey. Everyone around Jamestown re- mitted a valentine this year. Thos. Strachan conducted the ser- vice in Victoria Hall last Sabbath evening. Miss Annie Strachan, who has been Orating. here tor the last few weeks, returned to Pine River on Thursday. The gravel road and concessions' were badly blocked by snow, Traffic way not reopened on the gravel till Saturday. Mrs, James Turnbull, who has been ill with pnenmunia, is again able to be armee. D. Richardson has also recovered. Jamestown has not had such a tie op for mail matter for years as Was on the program last week, The C. P. R. was stuck and the gravel road was so' badly drifted the stage could not get through for several days if there had ueen a train. Don't forget the oyster supper to be elven in Victoria Hall here on Tues day evening of next week. A good program will he presented and Rev Vlr. Perrin. of Wroxeter, will preside 'relent is expected from Brussels and Wroxeter in addition to that ot lames .town locality. Owing to the snow storm and blocked roads the Farmers' Institute meeting here Wednesday of last week was a tame affair. 'There was perhaps a dozen out in the afternoon and the evening meeting was cancelled. All the speakers were here and remained at Jamestown until Saturday as it Was impossible to get to Molesworth and Et hel through the drifts for Thursday :tad Friday. - GREY Additional Grey news on page 5. Geo Elliott and bride left on Tues ear of last week for their home in the tV est. Rouen Baird, of ?oscine, N. W. 'r., has been renewing old friendships be this locality. Mrs. Malcolm McNichol had the misfortuneto fall recently breaking a finger. We hope she will soon 'be o k. The supply of ice for next Summer's ase in butter making and other dairy purposes was hauled this week by Wru Armstrong, gth con. rhis week Ano., Grashy and family have moved to the Hugh Porter farm, loth eon„ which they have rented for a tern ot years., We welcome -thein to Grey and hope they will share inthe general prosperity of this township. W. C. Ellicott, lab con., will effer his farm and farm stook for sale on Friday 28th inst, If farm is not sold he will lease it, as he purposes giving up farming here. The auctioneer will be F. S. Scott, of Brussels. Wm. Buttrey, jr , who is here on a holiday visit from the West, purposes returning the last week of the month. He has done well and has his plans laid out for the coming season. We are always pleased to hear of the Grey bon's climbing the ladder, The item a few weeks ego referring to the golden wedding of D. and Mrs. Addie, 23th con., stated that Rev. Dr, Cavan was the officiating minister, This was incorrect as Rev. Dr, Beattie performed the ceretnony, The farm stated to be bought by David Addle is owned and operated by Lawrence` Addie, his sou. SOHOOL REPORT. -Following is the report of S. S, No. 4, Grey, for the Month of January, based on weekly examinations and daily work. Names in order of merit :•-Class V -Jane McLennan, Maggie Johnston, Thomas Smith, aebn Hayden, George Ring. Class IV. --Thomas Goodtellow, Wil.. liar Smith, Arthur Johnston, Alek M'eDouald, Mary McDonald, Edwin Mceutcheon, Ben, King, Elgin : Mc. Cutcheon. Class 1II Sr. -Roland Huffman, John McDonald, Emma Luke, Roy McDonald, Eliza Burke, Samuel Burke, Geotge lohhstoit, Aldine Holt, Gordan Holt, Class III .:Jr -Edgar Lattimore, Sophia Mc• Lennon, Edna Lattimore. - ClaesTI.- .I.4tmi Smith, Mary Smith, Pearl Payn, Louie Frain, Edith King, Lily Kiang, Allis Jackal), Elsie Johnston, Nelson. Ager, Class 1 Sr, -Gordon McEwen, Mar Burke, Adeline lohnstun, Harold Jacklin, Claes 1 Jr. -Alex. Ring, Stanley McDonald. F C. REAM, -'reacher, M+avuen+eryweateW nrm/i Dr Ir J. hitield New Yoe k Eye Specialist will lis at the American Hotel BIAUss&L8 EV ry a . Th .-.nr���sd J pie yid '6properlyeaanilneyour • • eyes anrdedjust glaeeee, W H.KERR.Prop Wm, and Mrs, Duke and baby, of New Liskeard, were visiting the term- er's parents on con. 4 Grey. Mrs. Duke and baby will remain for the Winter, Mrs. Lawrence Wbeeler has not been as well as usual during the past few weeks but is considerably better now and we hope she will 0005 be full, restored. A WORTHY PIONRER PASSES AWAY, -- Wednesday morning of last week, at 6,30 o'clock the spirit of Jobn Shiels, lot re, 000, 14, took its flight from the clay tenement. The closing out of this life was not unexpected as Mr. Shiels had been confined to bed for over a month, with a complication of ailments, winch with his age for- bade a prolongation of life. He was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, nearly 82 years ago and name to Canada In i83o, Alter a sojourn for a time at Whitby and Toronto he came to Grey and took up the bush lot upon which he lived and prospered and from which he was borne on Monday to the tomb. On the 28th of January 5r years ago deceased joined hand and heart with Misseanet McNair, whohim survives and together they journeyed through the trials and difficulties of pioneer life and made for themselvesa comfort able Kohne. Mr. Shiels was of a quiet turn but was well read and highly esteemed by all who knew him. In church relationshipp be was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church and in politics he loyally supported Liberal principles. There were g children born to Mr. and Mrs. Shiels, 7 of whom survive and are :-Thomas, in Saskatchewan ; James, John and Robert. of Grey ; William of British Columbia; and Misses Jane and Annie at home. Mrs. Shiels has one brother lames McNair, of Grey, living, Rev. D. B, McRae, deceased's pastor, con- ducted an appropriate service at the home and. Cranbrook cemetery Mon- day afternoon. The pall bearers were Neil D., lames A„ and Jas. D. Mc• Nair, Jno. McNab, Jacob Ziegler and L. t,teiss. A long concourse of old friends followed the remains to the place of burial. Thus passes away another link between the pioneer days of Grey township and the present and removes a man of integrity industry, modesty and high moral standing whose life might be worthily emulated. To the widow and children will bea0- corded the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. The following item is taken from the. Earl Grey Gazette :-John and Mrs. McLean, a report of whose wedding near Brussels, Ont„ we recently gave, :Arrived home Wednesday at 6 p. where their relatives met then and a reception was given by Mr. McLean's mother iu honor of their homecoming. At 7 p. m. they sat down to a well spread table. The evening wits spent in music and singing. - They were the recipients of a number of -beautiful presents The company, about 5o in number, departed shortly after mid night and before leaving joined hands and sang a very appropriate song. On Monday evening a reception in their honor was held at Pense, Sask„ where some 150 invited guests assembled and spent a most enjoyable evening. The function calls forth the following poet- ical effusion :- A number have already gone On a gigantic ride, To welcome home in royal style The coming of the bride.' Ontario has again surrendered To this, the Wooly West, One of her fairest daughters. The brightest and the best. What will .not love encounter And distance it .will breast, 'Till it (each desired haven To find the blissful rest. May joy attend their jhurney And oeace elnie life illume, Long life the goodly portion Of loving bride and groom. Let eacb extend a welcome By kith and kin allied, And all a cheer as tribute 'To bridegroom and to bride. MORRIS Council will meet next Mouday, The regular •service will be held in Sunshine church. next Sabbath after. We are sorry to hear that Frank Garniss is on the sick list but hope he will soon be convalescent. - It is repotted that Mrs, Edward Mulligan, ,North of Jamestown,. •has sold her farm to llerson•in-law, Charlie Eaket, Owing to many of the children being ill with measles and grippe the Ander sop school, 3rd line, has been closed this week and -Miss- MOCracken, the teacher, was asked to take a holiday. We hope the youngsters will soon be o, k, The Tliltell & Evans auction sale of farm stock, implements, &c., 7th line, takes place next Wednesday afternoon and James A. Moore's sale will be the day tollowing, The latter lives on the 8111 line, F. S, Scott will - be the auctioneer. We are sorry to learn that Robert Z'oung sr„ an old resident of the 6th line, had the misfortune to fall on the ice one clay recently and break his right leg. We hope be , will soon be around as usual. Although eighty years of age be thought nothung of walking five or clic miles,. The recent storm blocked up the roads with a Vengeance, Percy and Miss Minnie Russell and Miss Linda Clegg clrove aver from the 5tl1 hoe to the 6th on Friday 31st tilt„ with it horse and ratter t0 Visit with Mies Kate Granby: Down came Elie snow, blocked the road' and made the ladies UnitedStates Subscribers tv The United States subscribers to Tee Pose are new aware of the loot that we have to pay le, postage on each paper goiug into the Uuited States, Tide means 62e. in a year. Ooneegnently the pride to subearibers in the United States is 01.60 a year, and Y as we must pay the poatage 1n advance, so we .mast ask our sub eribere top ay in advauee. Many subscribers ers haus iilread reuewed for 1908 saying they cannot do without TRE Pon eveu if they do pay poatace. We trust the render of this nonce will the Doming week be amongst the nornber. We are sending THE POSTfur the mouth of February1 U that those who are late in remit- ting emi ting may not miss a copy. After thin mouth all subamiptions not r paid in •-duaune will be stopped 1. en all amounts in arrears will d o loll 4 be handed iu for collection. e olaa prisoners, Kir. Russell walking home, Monday Mr. Russell, sr , took the team and sleigh and brought the visitors back, putting the cutter in the sleigh and leading the driver. These Canadian Winters are boisterous at times. BELGRAVE Miss Whitely, of Londesboro', is visiting Miss Rhoda Bell. Miss 13utcher, of Wingham, is the guest of Chas. and Mrs. Bell. Mr. Stephens, of Clinton, Snndayed with Robert and Mrs. Maguire. Thos. Owens. of 'Thessalon, is spend- ing a couple of weeks with his father, las. Owens. Mrs, Spinks, of Fordwich, is visit- ing Mrs, R. Corley and other relatives in this vicinity. Jno Budge, of Hamilton, is visiting with his father, Peter Budge, of this villsge, and other friends. Rev. W. H. Hartley bad to leave his horse and walk part of the way from Blyth to Belgrave last Sunday. Wm. McCrae is not improving as his many friends would desire and his. life seems to be hanging in a halan.e Mrs. Solar, of Belgrave, who under- went an operation, is progressing nicely. Her friends have hopes of her recovery. - Mrs R. Bell, 01 Belgrave entertained a number of young ladies and gentle men friends on Monday evening to various kinds of gatnes and amuse- ments. - Dob't forget the "Measuring tea" In the Foresters' Hall, on the 21st lust., under the auspices of Trinity church. Four cents a foot and a cent for each inch over is the admission fee. OBIT. -Word has reached Belgrave of the death of Mrs. A. B. Jackson, of Calgary. She died on the 31st of Jan- uary in her 72nd year. ler. and Mrs. Jackson were well known ip Morris and East Wawanosh, having been among the first settlers, and a highly respected family. Mr, and Mrs. Jack- sonandson, Kersey, moved to Cal- gary about six years ago, where they bad two sous liviug, Thos. E. and Chas. Two of their daughters are living in Edmonton and one in De- troit. ORANBROOK Measles and la grippe have been busy. Rev• Mr. McRae was at Wingham on Tuesday attending a special meet- ing oftheMaitland Presbytery. Cranbrook, through A, J. Helm, forwarded 4015 0o to the Shacktown Poor Fund of. Toronto. An adjourned meeting of all inter- ested in the Beef Ring will be held in the Foresters' Hall here on Wednesday, 26th inst„ at 2 30, The tuneral of the late Jno. Shiels, r4tb eon., took place to the oernetery here on Monday afternoon. Rev, D. B. McRae couducting the service, Communion will be observed next Sunday twitting at 10,30 o'clock in the Presbytering churchin this place. Saturday at 20.30 a. m. the preparatory service will be held,- Mrs. (Rev) D, B. McRae was brought from Clinton to Brussels on Wednesday and is now at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Ferguson, We hope she will soon be able to get home. DEATH RESULTED.=John Bird, a one time resident of thin locality. was so seriously iuju•ed by a sawlog rolling on him while at work in the bush that lie died 5 days after, He lived bear Sunridgo, Out., in which locality he had spent the, past 20 years. A wife and 5 children survive, who will be deeply sympathised with .in their sorrow. ScrrooL REOoaT.-The Report for Cranbrook school for the 'Lmonth of 'January, Nantes markets_* missed examin nous,Sr.IV,-Mae ales a '$ y Mt -Nichol, 304 ; Harold Small-. don, 3or Victor Sparliitg, 297; *Emma Hunter, 250; Dabid Petrie, 234 ; Beatrice MCQuarrie, 617.; Jessie Menzies, 238 ; Viola Long, 2t5; Alex. Dark, 26I ; Roy MtQn•n'rle, 2o5 i Lillian Dark, 200; 'Julia Baker, 199; Leila Sparing, tO2 ; Muriel Snarling, 178 ; Russel Aldermen; 167. ir,.IV-. Harvoy NOble, 229 ; Lulu McDonald,. 221) ; Orme Steiss, 156.; Bessie Alder- son, 147 ; . *Arthur Fox, 145, ,1 '. 111. -Addle Sperling, 215 Leslie Perrie, 391 ; Mav Hunter, 893,; Marnie' Cam= Bron, 188 ; *Lues .Alderson, 2341 *Russel Knight. tee; *George Small• don, 128 ; `"Margaret Mi.Na b, 884 ; t *hazel Macdonald, 86. Second class, -Leela Steiss res ; Evely McNichol, e3 ; Gordon Cameron, g0 ; Lena Noble, 72 ; Edward Sinalldon, 67 ; Fred. Fisher, 61. Part II, -Elsie Sperling, Gordon Knight, Lily Raddatz, Maggie Perrie,'l'helma brnalldon, Oscar Gors- alitz, Earl Reymann, Charlie D illing, Pt. I.-Alytn Hunter, Iona Steiss, Arnold Fisher, Madaleue f38iier, Millie Alderson. First class.- Johnny Schnook, Wellan Kreuter, Marie Long, Clarie Long, Wilfrid Cameron, Stuart Noble, Alfred Knight, Barbara Fisher, H. D. AINLAY, Teacher, WALTON Rumor says a wedding is in the near future. Walton supplies the bride. Percy Smith, of Ethel, has talcen a position as clerk in W. G, Neal's store. The blockade on the C. P. R. has been removed and service is fully re stored now, Mrs. Fillmore, of Galt, is at present visiting her brother, Thos, McKay, station agent bore. Rev, Mr. MacNab was at Wingham on Tuesdayattendinga meetingof Maitland Presbytery. Miss Margaret McDonald is at pres- ent at borne. Miss McDonaldhas been in Toronto for some time. Mr. Spence, of Harding, Man., and Mr. Sutherland, of Embro„Ont., have been visiting at John Harris'. Communion service will be held in Duff's church on Sabbath morning 23rd inst. The pastor will officiate. The Farmers' Institute meetings announced for last Saturday were can- celled on account of the bad condition of the roads. Messrs. Rowland & Ryan, Ferguson &`Watt apd;A, C. Dames each shipped a car of cattle for the Porunto market thLeo week. - ne of the snow shovellers who were here last week had experiences with the cold they will remember as long as they live. Mrs. Alfred Hewitt, who has for the past two months been visiting at her former home, Marquette, Mich., re- turned borne 'Tuesday evening. We almost feel like claiming A. C. Dames, of Brussels, as one of our residents after his stay last week. He ought to do his roadwork here anyhow next June. The tie upon our railway line was a jun-dandy but the plow after bard work got the way opened up on Tuesday and the hope this is the last of the kind this season.: At the examination last June at the Military College, London, two Huron Co. young men passed as Lieutenants viz : J. M Dennison, of this locality, and J. Rumble, of Goderich, , We hope they may live to climb the lad- der to the top. Meaetetorttee -At 5 o'clock on Wed- nesday evening ot last week, at the commodious residence of James and Mrs. McCallum, McKillop boundary, Rev. A. MacNab, M. A„ tied the mat- rimonial knot between Harry Clark, thrifty youug farmer of the 17th con. of Grey, and Miss Mary, 3rd daughter of the host and hostess, in the presence of thirty relatives and friends, the fierce storm preventing the attendance of other guests. The Wedding March was played by Mrs. John Williamson, sister of the groom, the bride, who was becomingly attired, being given away by her lather. The principals were unattended. Congratulations were ac- corded after whichthe company sat down to a splendid supper at which were spread the dainties and delicacies as well as the more substantial. Choice, useful and numerous were the wedding gifts. The evening was most enjoy- ably spent with vocal and instrumental music, plays, games, &c., and everyone tied a good time, Mr. and Mrs. Clark have taken up their residence on lot 15, con. 17. Grey, where their numer our relatives and friends trust they may eneoV long years of happiness and prosperity. THE 'PosT joins in the congratulations and throws an ertitorial slipper after them as they commence their voyage on the matrimonial sea. ADDaEss AND- PRESENTATION. - A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of I. Stafford on Monday even. ing when the young people of the Wal- ton Epworth League met together. The principal feature of the evening was a"Handkerchief Shower" given to Miss Ethel Dennison, the following address being read i.e.- To -To MISS ETHEL DENNISON,-- We, the members of the Walton Ep- worth League, present you the follow- ing address in token of esteem and. hearty appreciation for your able' and willing services rendered in the :Mas- ter's cause in the Epworth. League as well as in the church, and also wish to express our regret that you will not be permitted to be present with us and take part in our work as in the past, but trust our loss will be gain in the Master's work elsewhere, and that you may have that great consolation which comes through trust in Christ your Saviour. Though you cannot be with us we rest in the assuran08 ofyour sympathy with us in our good work wishes of the er and best and the prayers y p League will accompany you to your new home. -Signed;-ih behalf of the Walton E worth League, , pLE TIE FELTON, IDA STAWOIb, Mins Stafford, tato will remove 10 Regina Sho'tly, made an appropriate reply, Wo belieVe the settler Oa an, Ontario farm, or in any other part of the broad Dontinlon for'tbat matter, should have rightful possession to minerals, timber Mid everything else as far down as his antipodean neighbor's line fence, Nb Government should -]lave a right to Say other Wise,' EDITORIAL NOTTS. 52,850,00o will be expended by the Dominion Government in supplying seed grain to the farmers of the West. We bopo next harvest will be a. boom- er. * * * THE question of Railway Taxation in whieb so many are. interested in Ontario does not appear to be on the program of Premier Whitney, for this ' session, It may be brought before the house nevertheless, u s EVERYBODY who baa had any exper- ience In lawsuits. outside of the legal brethren, will not be Bard to convince that there is room for many improvee meats and Curtailments in connection with proposed legislative amendments. Law is a "luxury” almost too rich for the blood ot the ordivary mortal on this terrestrial sphere, * * * IT is estimated that the recent snow blockade cost the railways over a - million dollars. No doubt the employ, went afforded to many men out of work was a real blessing and the old addage, "It's an ill wind that blaws naebody guid," was practically dem: onstrated as a genuine truism, - - *• * ONTAaro has had added to its his- tory of crime numerous chapters dur- ing the past sew weeks andthe in- crease in these dark and damaging disasters should set sober-minded people to serious ' thinking 55 to the causes and their remedy. The flowing bowl, bad temper, crookedness and dishonesty appear to be well up toward the bead of the list. * *. * IF Hon. A. G. McKay, leader of the Provincial Opposition, had been able . to hold a few more public- meetings and deal with public issues that re- quire redressing the Government wouldhave a stronger legislativebill of fare than at present presented. They have done very well at. ap- propriating as it is. It will be all for the countrys' good we hope, * * * Ir should be the business of every governing body, particularly during the much talked of stringency, to cur- tail rixpenaiture. This is wbat the or- dinary individual has to do and should be a good example for municipal and Co: Councils and the Provincial' and Dominion Parliaments. People are often more generous in handing out public monies than they are in dis- bursing their own. Economy with ef- ficiency is often the highway to wealth. * * HoutoN Co, Council should secure a first•class Civil Engineer at 'their next session to take charge of the Good Roads, movement proposedin the County. Uniformity and complete- ness of construction will depend much on this. The day of wooden bridges and abutments is past and the above earned official could have liis tine' well occupied in the oversight of bridge and abetment contracts. RUSSIA and Turkeyare-making faces at one another but at the same time are massing troops along the frontier. Such a> war' might embroil Great Britain, France, Germany and Austria before it was oyer. Why are not these little troubles settled by arbitration and standing armies maintained at millions of dollars of expense disband- ed ? This is the aoth century. Shame on its so called civilization. +c * * THERE'S lots of room for a very - miirked reduction in express and tele- phoue rates to say nothing about pas- senger fares on the railways. We bee lieve instead ' of this move being a detriment to the companies concerned it would result in increased business to such a degree that better financial results would entree. This was £u1- filled ltterally in the reduotton of post- age. It would do no harm to try. THE POST received 11 parcel of paper from Toronto this week by express for which we were taxed $12.05 or nearly, three tittles the usual rate by freight, * * Toaoerro-is marking oat a lively time for itself in Cohuoil Matters alers over' the proposed hotel license reduction' and the public will keep tab on the re sults with no small' interest.' It looks; very much as if a battle royal will be fought to 'decide whether a majority of a Cou0cll has a tight tee assert their' perogativo without consulting with all and sundry: who .,nay be interfered With. Other cities Etre following alp;. the same line as 'Totohto, on the rise duction question and the fotatress of distillers laid brewers is receiving is red hot lissaelt,