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The Brussels Post, 1908-9-17, Page 19f i 116. VOL. 37 NO, 11 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, S.L*'PTRMHEE 17, 1908 W. H.K.RR, Proj5rieiar New AdvertiseMents Notloo-Wm. Clark, Millinery -hilar Rabid Or, 1304DIy hood lost-Ttno Posen, Silver band lost --'raw Posen. Pall Millinery -Miss Strachan. Notice of transfer -Wm, Clegg, B1i Wilfrid Lnurlor-1+', '1Z, RodDna Sovereign shoes -Lr, 0. Dunfot•dg& Bon, l:istritt for Ethel D17N11gL.-Dr, Foild dentist, wilt visit Ethel on Monday, Sept. 21st, and every two weeks after that date. Grey Oonucil will meet on Monday 28th inst. Voters' List Covet will be held here on Friday of next week, 25th inst. at 10 a. m. Miss Nellie Moorehead, of Listowel, spent the Labor Day Holidays with Miss Elsie Davidson. The Smith family vemoved from here this week to Guelph where Abner will pursue his studies at the Ontario 1 al Agricultural College, 1Ve wish him. success. Our villager's ware glad. to Meet onee more Rev, Mr, Armstrong, formerly lMethodistastor here. Harry Keys has taken possession of the farm he recently bought West of Ethel, We wish him success, It is reported that Oscar Sparrow, w , of Flesherton, Ont., formerly o Ethel, J10.ssold out his business and will re- urove to the Winghatn. The special train to the Lander demonstration at Clinton next V1red- nesday, 23rd= inst., will leave Ethel at 0.24 a. in. Return tickets at single faro. Train is billed to leave Henfryu at 0.18. Tuesday of this week Robert McKay left for a pleasure and business trip for the West, Saskatoon and Battle - ford being the ob1ective points. He has some property out there. We wish him a pleasant time and a safe return. "What benefits do We derive from the Summer Sehool e is the topic Miss Ida Cole, of this place, is asked to discuss at the coining meeting of the Suumler, School at St, Thomas. t..Thor as. Miss Cole is now President of Ethel Epworth League• er WS41 AIDE NOW SHOWING AND Hata for Fall Our Style and Price interest every buyer who appreciates Up -t® -date Ideas. A. cordial Levitation to all. Get your orders in early. We solicit your leatronage. • MISS HARK RK .112212145111 Sovereign Shoes WE have taken the agency for Sovereign Shoes for w Men and have a complete stock in the different Styles for Fall. "Sovereign" Shoes will stand not only inspection but dissection, and consequently Bard wear. Goodyear Welts, Oak Tanned Sole and Stiffeners, heavy linings, silk and linen Stitching, and aeful, honest Workmanship in every little detail enable Sovereigns' to keep their Shapeliness and give lasting comfort and service. Sovereign on the sole means First Quality • Throughout. - i, Prices50i ,00 and $5.00 We also have in stock $2.50 and $8.00 Shoos by another maker that are exceptionally good value. It will be tip leasuro to show you through our new line Wether yotl wltnt to buy or not. E. CDUNFORD lit SON Clothiers and Furnishers Graham Block Brussels Gm , Robert Rome, who lives North of Ethel, is a wonderful old gentleman for his years, Although 88 he still busies himself about the farts and would surpise a good many by his energy and activity, �' services in the The anniversary Ael r(. T1 i Y Methodist church Met Sabbath were most profitable, Rev, Samuel Salton, of Trowbridge, .preached a comforting and reassertug (Recourse in the morn- ing from the text "Remember all the way the. Lord hath brought thee through the wilderness," Th the even- isg to -a very large audience, Rev. E. F. Armstrong, 13. D., of Charing Cross, delivered a stimulating sermon ors Service from the Scripture "Where hast tlhongleenedto-day;" Ileheshest none of his old time vigor in demon- strating the Gospel. The choir gave good music and in the evening the pastor, Rev. Mr, Henderson, sang The Ninety and nine" with good ef- feat. A free-will o0.'ering was taketl 01 lice of an enteirtrai0milil. W roueter COUNCIL MEETn.r,-The regular meeting of the Council was held in the council chamber at 8.80 p. m. Tuesday. Members present, 0. Reis, A. H. Moffat and John Douglas and IL B. Harris, Reeve, in the chair. Minutes of the last sheeting read and confhmed. Following accounts were received :-V. Sharpin,for print- ing 100 notices and noice in the Vidette of Court of Revision of the Voters list, $2.00 ; John Patterson, electric light for August, $21.00 ; John Patterson, work at cemetery, $4.00 ; W. R. Thompson, timber, -00.10 ; W. 0. Hazlewood, repairing cemetery fence, $2.00; J,-Brethauor, supplies, stationery, $8.65 ; R. B. Harris, look - in debenture none m after school cic, e e y driving to Fordwich, towards e. eu sox t1(0 Amos Clifton, work on street, $9.00. Moved by O Reis and A. I3.. Moffat, that the accounts re- ceived be paid and orders drawn on the Treasurer, for same. Carried. By-law No. 0 to levy taxes for 1008 was react three times anion motion of A. H. Moffat and 0. lleis was passed. On motion of John Delights and 0. Reis the Clerk lwas authorized to advertise for a printer. On motion of R. B. Harris and A. H. Moffat the council adjourned to meet on SO Tnesday in October or at the call of the Reeve. 3. BRETRADER, Clerk. Nt1TEs.-Frank Rae of Hespelev who has jest recovered from a long illness of typhoid fever, is the guest of his parents, Jas. and Mrs. Rae, of Howick. -Mrs. Sinclair. of Harriston, visited over Sunday with her brother, E. Lewis. -Herman Morrison left for Becton last week, -Miss Elliott, of Galt, has charge of All's. Lewis' Fall Millinery business. -Rev. L. Perrin was a visitor in Fordwich on Monday. -Miss Lulu Rutherford left for Ham- ilton on Saturday where she will at- tend Normal College. -J. 13. and Mrs. 'ravish, who left for. the West about three years ago, are visiting their scns Daniel and Peter of Howick.-Among- st those who attended the Exhibition at Toronto from here this week were W. Black, N. Laing, J. Booth, C. Reis and Miss L. Hen m hili. -The funeral of n n Thos.* and Mrs. Ben - the infant so of os YI • i Gerrie, took place to Wrox- eteroW oter cemc tery least Friay afternoon. -Miss Maggie Mulligan is visiting friends in Wroxeter. -Miss Jean Gib- son, who has been visiting her sister Dickson,r some time, Mrs. r F. V. Toronto on Monday. She was left for v accompanied byhex aunt,Miss Gibson who leavoswithhor forSotlanl Short- ly. -Mise M. Eaketi, of Wroxeter, is visiting her grandma, Mrs. 11'Iulligan, of Jamestown. -131r. Beattie and bride of Moosejaw, Sask., aro guests of the former's aunt, Mrs. Wm. Douglas. Mr, Beatty, who has been a missionary in the West for some years, occupied the pulpit in the Presbyterian church last Sunday evening in the absence of Rev. L. Perrin, who preached in Vic- toria Hall, Jamestown. -C, Sirnpson spent several days recently in Hensel), -Mrs. J. McTavish, of Paris, visited last week with Mrs. D. Fisher. Grey Rain is badly needed as the (lust is bad. The next meeting of Gz'ey Council Will be held on the 28th inst. Last week Duncan McKay commen- ced the brick work of his new residen- 00. Councillor Grant attended Morris Council last Monday on Council busi- ness. Peter McNeil has had an attack of congestion of the lungs, but is able to be around again. Among those who attended the Tor- onto Fair last week were Jno„ Robt. and Donald McTaggart and Neil Me - Nair. Miss Fulton, Mrs. McNabb and Master Alex. were visitors with the former's brother at Ailsa Craig, for a few days, Voters' List Court for .Grey town- ship will be held before Judge Doyle at the Township Hall Ethel, onFeiciay Sept. 25th ab 10 a. m. Quite a number of Greyites are talk- ing of going to Clinton on Wednesday 23rd inst. to hoar Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Hon, Geo. P, Graham, Miss Ethel McNaught has reternod from an enjoyable visit with relatives and friends at Jamestown, N. Y., Pennsylvania and Toronto. Henry and Mrs. McNaught contem- plate a visit to the West in the near future. Mr, McNaught will take a consignment of honey with him. The 100 acre farm of Gilbert Stevens Srd can, has been solei to Mr. Sellers, of Morris, for the sum of $2,800, •F. 5. Scott, of Brussels; made the sale. Auction sale of farm, farm stook, implements, &c., at 3oseph Raymard's, on Monday, 28th hist, Sale will be held at Lot 18, Con. 8 and will be 'with- out reserve, Hay 1) 0081ng is in operation' in sev- eral sections of Grey township, Mrs. Keifer is home 21011 an .enjoy. able visit of several weeks to Brant- ford where she has a number of rcaltt- bives. I3 •n sols Fair is now J ow the sub (r.t of x s discussion, With good weather there will be a great turn out from Grey township. We ought to capture that team race. Oliver Turnbull, 16th con., who did well 'inhis Leicester sheep exhibit at Toronto, is (attending the London Pair this week, going there from the Queen city. The 60 acre farm recently owned by Harry Keys and exchanged to Thos. Vodden has been sold to Fred. Oster, whose father's farm adjoins it on the South. First the cage and then - Miss Ida Frain has gone to the Normal school in Stratford this week. Iter }at her accompanied her to the C"lassie city. EVe wish Miss Ida the very hist success attainable. Atettible accident occurred on the farm id Fick Burns, con. Logan. an. Henry Wissenburg, of Brochagen, was working at the separator during the threshing When in some way his right arm got caught in a pulley and the unfortunate man was pulled into the fast revolving wheel. He was Whirled around three or fnut' times until his arm was literally torn off at the elbow anti he was otherwise terri- blyx o t e injured. Four doctors were in at- tendance and he is expected to recover. Mr. Wissenblir'g worked for some time in Grey, Bluevale A large number from this locality are taking in the London Fair, Wednesday of next week the special train running to Clinton to the L0/11111011 meeting will cal} at Bluevalee at 0,47 0 in. Tickets will be issued at single fare. There was a large gathering at the Young People's Convention held in the Presbyterian church on Tuesday and a very interesting and profitable program was presented. Maitland Presbytery met the same day. Morris Morris news on page 5. , Apple packing is on the program, Plowing goes tough an accomlt of tate dry weather, the ground being very hard. 25c. in advance, will secure TIra POST to any Canadian address until Jan. lst'1909. • Voters' List Court for Morris will be held in Brussels on Thursday, Oct. 8th at 10 a. m. There are over 40 ap- peals entered. The residence of John Broadfoot, West of Brussels, has been greatly improved by a new verandah and a chess of paint. George Henderson and Joseph Shaw 3rd. line. are away to the London Fair and will be able to report pro- ceedings on their return. . LOCAL OPTION. -Tuesday of next week a meeting to discessthe question of submitting a Local Option By -Law in Morris will be held in the Township Hall at 8 p. 1n. A large attendance asked for. The appeal of the G. T. R.against PPg the assessment of the township's En- gineer on the Johnston drain was heard at Blyth on Tnesclay before Judge Doyle. Barrister Sinclair, of Brussels, appeared for the railway. It wascontinued at odericl on I G h Thnrsday. DECD AT PORTAGE -LA -PRAIRIE. - Wednesday of last week Rachel Wil- son, a former well known resident of the 8th line, passed away to her re- ward. She was '75 years, 0 months and 18 clays old. Mrs. W. Green, 7th line, is a daughter and a son, Isaac, lives in the 17. S. Nlrs. Wilson made her home with Wm. Jackson, now of Blyth, for several years. • The new steel bridge over the Mait- land, on the 5th line, has been put in position. It is 130 feet long and will have a cement floor, which has not yet been put on. West branch- of the river is being closed ofl', the job of filling being in the hands of Messrs. McNaband Alonck. The distance is 71 feet, with a 50 foot base, 10 feet high and 20 foot top. All the water will have to flow East of the small island now. Walton DhlN¢'JOi -Dr. Feitd will visit Walton on Monday, Sept. 28th, and every two weeks after that date. He may be consulted in Mrs. Mc- lilm's Hotel. Rain is badly needed in this section. What about the telephone in the C. P. R.P Some from this locality are attend - Mg London Fair this week. The Women's Institute met here in the A. 0, U. W. Hall Wednesday afternoon. An iuterestingg letter from Jas. Smillie on "Edinburgh" may be found on page 4. Rev. A. MacNab, M. A. and Alex. Gardiner attended Maitland Presby- tery at Bluevale on Tuesday. Next Sabbath morning, Rev. A. 0, Wishart. B. A., of Brussels, will ex- change pulpits with Rev. A. MacNab, M. A. A load of young people drove to, Bluevale on Tuesday to the Young People's Convention and report 0 good time. Next Sunday afternoon Bev. Dr. Smith, of Palttlerstml, will tai.e charge of the services in St, George's church here. We are•sarry to bear that Bert and Miss Ida, McLeod ere ill with typhoid fever bat we hone they will soon he convalescent. John Clark, liveryman of Seaforth, offers his 100 acre faun for sale. It. is Lot 7, Con, 10 Grey, Good buildings °.farm all In grass, Mrs, V,n,- awl son,of "4 Millonc at 1 Cleveland, Ohio, are visitors at nd- And. - row Johnston's. Itis three years since they were herr., The contract for the proposed eonl- ent sidewalk nn the Past fade of Wei - ton will he let et Ethel mi Monday, 128th hist., at 3 p, m, Pians and specs- fications may be seen at the Township Clerk's office, Ethel, Percy Snaith, who has been filling a position in W. G. Neal's rise has left Walton, going with his mother and family to Guelph where they purpose making their borne. We wish hint 111(0(88. His place here has been tak- en by Russell Love, of Ethel, F. S. Scott, auctioneer, leas been in- structed to conduct an auction stile of farm stock, implements., &c.., for Thos, Ryan, at Lot 33, Con. 13, Maleillop, ou Tuesday, 22nd inst., at 1 li (lurk. The 75 acre farm will also be (diesel. Sale without reserve. The farm belongs to Hotel Keeper Thamer. Oranbrook A new Library will be received by the end of next week. .i, and Mrs. I5emgusou and children of see B1 n is are vests at the Manse. g. tr A n Russell Olde x Alderson n has gonen. xn atnLo don to vis t ht his sister and take in the Fair. Mrs. Jas. Cameron and Master Gor- don are visiting in St. Mary's and Lon- don, L. McNeil, 14th con. is not very well but we hope he will soon be around again. 25 cents, in advance, sellar( TB Poser to any Canadian address Tax until Jan. 1st 1009. We are pleased to report that -Sylves- ter Fox is so farreeoverecl as to attend London Fair. Miss Etta McNair, who spent the last year in Alberta, :British Col- umbia and Washington, 13. 8., visit- ing friends, has been ttceepted as nurse in "The Chicago" Hospital, ial Chicago, Alts Lavinia Alderson has retnrued to London where she holds a good position, after spending a holiday week at St. Marys with her aunt, Mrs. Heather, incl a week under the parental roof, here, Mrs. Olmstead, formerly Miss Clara Hunter, of this place, writing from Webster City, Iotya, says :-I like the American side very much but still have a warm spot in my heart for Canada. We are having fine weather and crops have turned out fairly good considering the wet spell we had in the Spring. The corn crop is not as abundant as some other years but is fairly good. as compared with the way it grows in Canada. Jamestown See Jamestown news on page 6 of this issue. Rev. Mr. Perrin took the service here last Sunday evening. Miss Annie Strachan, of Pine River, was visiting at her parental horse. 25c. in advance, secures THE POST, to any Canadian address, tip to Jan. 1st 11)19. . Several from this locality will take in the Laurier demonstration at Clinton on Wednesday of next week. Mrs. Alex. and Mrs. Edward Bryans returned from a very enjoyable visit with friends in Ingersoll,Springfield and London. Joseph Coomber, an old and well known resident of this locality, has gone to Blyth where he will make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Cutt, At the present he is visiting his brothers in London. It is reported that Thos. Jacklin i t a tenant s a t present n of W. H. Kerr's farts North boundary of Grey, has purchased the 200 acre 'farm of W. R. Belden paying $10,000 for it. The farm is a good ono. Mr. Belciculs in Winnipeg following other business pmsaits. Mr. Sack -lin is a good worker and has an able assistant in bis better Half. Don FINE. -Tho Minstrel Entertain- ment given in Victoria Hall, Tuesday evening last, proved an unqualified success. There was a good turn out, to well rendered, unique program and a very enjoyable time. The chair was occupied by Barrister ' Monteith, of Brussels, who filled his post like a veteran. Program was as follows Chairman's address ; Chores, "My Old Kentucky home" ; joke; solo, "Afraid to go home in the dark," R. Moffatt ; joke ; Uncle Eben's Quartette, "Honey Y want you now" ; Orchestra ; joke:1 solo, "Captain Billy Brown, Mastus Brown ; solo, "Are you sincere 7" Miss Moses ; solo, "Ooon, Coon, Ooon," D. Strachan ; Orchestra ; Uncle Eben's Quartette ; dialogue by two coons, J. Strachan, W. Moses joko ; solo by G. Eckmire with chords, "The old home ain't what it 'used to be" ; solo, "Nobody," J. S. Strachan ; reading by Miss Jackson ; a vote 0f thanks was moved. by J. Cutt, seconded by A. Pollock. It was responded to by H. L. Jackson and A, H. Monteith ; Orchestra, God save the King. The personnel of TInele Eben's notable quartette was J'as. S., Dnngald and Robert Strachan and Geo. Eckmier. Othermembersof the charcoal galaxy Were W. Messes, J. Miller, J. Simpson anti R. Moffatt. Jokes didn0l: have to be labelled. Ladies who took part in the choruses were :-Misses Jessie Sta•aohan, Moses Sne11, Scott and Bryans and Mrs, Geo. Eckmier, who did their part famously. Misses Marjorie Strachan and Ina Bryans rendered competent service as accom- panists. Choice instrumentals were given by H. L. and Mrs. ,3ackson, H. „ Brewer and W. Griffith, The pro- oceds amoentod to $40.00 which will go into the treasury of Victoria Hall. r1. repetition of the program nU'1d fill the 1 Hallto overflowing. t v 1 The young people lire to be congrat- ulated on their success. In n collision between the steamers Malin Head anti rile Celle thine, near Grosse Isle quarantine station, the Ivteth% Head was damaged so tint it had to be besohed, and the Corinthian re- turned to Quebec for repairs. • IR W RID R 5L MIR if U I L and HON, G. P. GRAHAM at CLINTON Wednesday, Sept. 25 PROGRAM 10.60 a. an. -Arrival of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Tion. G. P. Graham and others, • 1 p. m. Procession from G. T. R, sta- tion, including.carriages with the Premier, Lady Laurier, the Minister of Railways, candidates, guests and others. 28th Regimental Band, Stratford MitchellBand Wingham Band Zurich Bend Clinton Citizens Band ClintonWhite Dyke Band Piper Macdonald, Seaforth, and Piper Macdon- ald, Wingham, in costume. The procession will be marshalled by Lient. Col. Young, Majors Wilson and Combe, Lieut. Wlliclon, Capts. Hemmer and McPhail, .1. Skinner and others. The procession will be welcomed at Recreation Park by a School Child- ren's Chorus, under direction of W. P. Spalding. 2 p. m. -Speaking will commence with 6 minute addresses by M. Y. McLean, M.P. South Huron ; Robt, Holmes, candidate for West Huron ; A. His- lop;9'or Last Huron. Presentation of address to Sir Wilfrid Laurier fromthree Hurons, read b J SLnbtry, Secretary South Huron Liberal Association. Address by Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who will be introduced by M. G. Censer- ou, Goder}ch. - Selection by Male Quartette. Address by Hon. G. P. Graham, who will be introclnced by W. H. Kern, Brussels. Liberals from outside are requested to meet at the station and participate iu therocession. Chairmen of Municipalities are asked to attend to assembling of visitors from their locality. A Base Ball Game will be played. 011 the Park in the morning for the enjoyment of early visitors. Special Trains at Single Fare Leave- Leave- Listowel.....,,..9.00a.m Wingbam - .I0.00am Atwood ...... .-nil WJngham Jo 10.08 Henfryn..,.... ,018 Belgrave 10:18 Ethel 9.24 Blyth ....•....,..10,25 Brussels 9.85 Londeshoro..10.88 Bluevale ..,9.47' Arr, Olinton 10.80 Returning leave Clinton at 840 pm. F. R. HoDaENs, DR. J. W. SHAW, Secretary. Chairman. Sir Wilfrid Laurier and party will leave Clinton at 8p. m. PETER McKENZiE NOMINATED FOR SOUTH BRUCE. The Liberals of o11th Brute conven- ed in the Town Hall at Walker:on Mon- day and honored their present able representative in the Commons by again selecting him as their standard-bearer at the approaching geueral election. The convention'wasa verY largeone the hall being well filled by the delegates, and every polling division was fully rep - reseetecl. J. B. Campbell of Pinker- ton, the President, opened the meeting with an appropriate address. The nomination of a candidate was effected with narked unanimity and hearty enthusiasm. Fourteen names in all were placed in nomination, all retiring in favor of Peter McKenzie, the present member. The others were A. W. Robb, of Walkerton ; R. D. Cameron, J. G. Murdock and las. Lyons of Lucknow ; Geo. H, Mooney of Ripley ; C, J. Mickle and Wm McDonald of Chesley ; Dugald Farquharson of Teeswater ; Frank Henry of Kinloss ; 1. 13. Campbell of Pinkerton ; I. Shoemaker of Paisley ; and P. A. Malcolnrson, of Walkerton. In their hrief addresses many deserved compliments were paid to Mr. McKenzie, as a representative who Is an honor to the riding, a Parliamentarian of recognized ability in the Hotise, a than of splendid intelligence, the highest integrity and the soul of honor; also the determination was manifested to up- hold his hands in the coming contest end suppnrt hint unanimously. Iu his speech of acceptance Mr, Mc- Kenzie expressed his gratification at the confidence thus voiced by the leading electors, and also delivered an able and pointed address on the questions of the day. H. H, Ivliiler,"li. P. for South Grey, wan also called upon and made one of those masterly political speeches for which he has become noted since be- comiug a member of Parliantent. Officers tor the South Brttee Associa- tion were elected as follows,--Presi• dent, R. D. Cameron, of Lneknow ; Vice. President, S. Shoemaker, of Paisley ; Secretary, J• A, Johnston, of Mildmay ; Treasurer, M. A. Halliday. of Chesley, Earl Grey is to spenda short holiday its the Northwest. William Ewart, an old and pronliueut citizen of Ingersoll, is dead. Mr. Brost, M, P, P.,. Quebec, was stilled by a (rein at St. Gideon,. Wark cvr Son's' safe at Belmont Was blown bpen, but the burglars only got $t2• The two- err -old child Duncan Mc - Leen, 0 C A Ae Leen of 'Rodne was drowned in a i Y, cistern, Great lama a from forest fires is re- ported in Quebec, Eastet'u and Northern Ontario, Arthur Sertunsr WW1. arrested in Gait on a charge of robbing Victor Me. Lathan, his roommate, out of $268, fear years' savings, The Canadian MEMU lecturers' Associa- tion opened their annual areetiug in M ontreaGeorgel, Crowe was seuten0ed to the Central Prison at London for assaulting his wife. The woman bas since died, Jean Prevost. M, P. P., has come out in '1'errebonne agates' Premier Gouin, and advocates the nomunation of T. Rine fret. Magistrate Kingsford imposed a fine on a motor boat owner for speeding on Toronto :bay. The judgment will be appealed. Forest fires are still very bad and mariners have difficulty in navigating on account of the heavy pall that ha,tgs over the lakes, Two Vancouver schoolgirls were seen going out in a boat, and a letter was found in their books bidding their friends good-bye. V. Knowles, of Kingston, one of the passengers on the Corsican, takes the part of the immigration officials in the recent unpleasantness with second-class passengers. The steAmer King Edward, which grounded off Chantry Island on Sept, 5, was released and towed to Port Elgin. There is a crack about eight feet long in the bottom of the steamer. Joseph l3layhorough, the second victim of the Brantford explosion, died in the hospital, The other injured will probablyrecover, A strict investiga- tion nvesti ga- S i i n i to be made the Coroner. to s b y The charge against the St. Catharines Golf Club of selling liquor was dismiss- ed by the Magistrate on a technicality. He intimated, however, that the club had no right to keep liquor on its prem- ' ises, • Brussels Council --- The monthly meeting of the village Council was held on Mondayevening. . Reeve Leckie in the chair. Councillors Backer, Jones and Lowry present.. Minutes of last meeting read and passed. Following accounts were presented:- F. S. Scott, insurance on Town Hall $38 oc R, Oliver, salary and meals for tramp 34 08 inn, Lott, work on street 24 40 Robe, Thuell, work on street ro so W. 13. Palmer, hauling gravel83 15 Gordon McDowell, hauling mud3 00 R. Henderson, hauling Fire Engine 2 o0 John Wright, work on street 34 go Geo. Kerr, Gravel 28 so J. T. Ross, attending scales, four months 10 00 • W, Stevenson, mowing Park for season 10 00 Moved by Jas. Tones, seconded, by D. A. Lowry, that the above accounts be paid, Carred. The question was asked as to the prop- er cleaning out of some of the hotel closets. Health officer Oliver to look after the law being complied with. Reeve Leckie spoke of steps being. taken by G. T. R. to put down cement walk from Turnberry street to depot. He had written urging it, The question of enlarging the drain running across properties from Albert to Turnberry streets was discussed. A petition of the property owners interested be presented have the work done, may t s to Vp Report of scales for past month $18.45. Council then adjourned, Church Chimes A load of young people (tom Melville c 1 hlrctr attended the Convention at Bluevale le on Tuesday. t a There will be Diine Service in the Catholic church, Brussels, on Sunday, 20111 inst., at 10,30 a. n1. The county W. C. T. U. annual Con- vention will be held in Brussels on Tues- day and Wednesday, Oct. dth and 7th', Rev. A. MacNab, M. A., of Walton, will occupy Melville church pulpit next ,'snnday morning, The pastor will con- duct the evening seryice. "On the stormy sea" was Rey. E. G. Powell's topic last Sabbath morning in the Methodist thumb. In the even- ing the theme was ••The Great Refusal," Last Sabbath morning in Melville church 'The withered hand" was Rev. Mr. Wishart's theme and in the evening the text was "I will follow thee witeer- soever thou goest," Rev. Dr. Smith, of Palmerston, will conduct theservicesin St. lobos church Brussels, and St. George's church, Wal - toe, next Sunday. Rev. Mr. Laeg- Ford will take the Thanksgiving sere vices at Palmerston. At a meeting of the Program Com- mittee of ibe District Epworth. League in Blyth on the 1th, 11 Was decided to hold the Annual League .and Sabbath -. School Convention in Auburn on Oct. 13th and 14th. The best outside and local talent will bo secured, and a good' program will be prepared, HURON COUNTY Y. M. C. A. --'Phe County Committee of the Yo uu Men's Christian Associations of Huron County met at the office of the County Seore tart', Clinton, on Tuesday, Sept. 15th. The members present were Messrs. Blair and Hodgens. (Goderich);Stoneman, of Hensal1 ; Chesney, of Seaforth ; Spot - ton, of Wingiiam ; Scott and krill, of Clinton, together with the County Secre- tary, Mr, Fleming, and the Provincial . Secretary of County work, A,Cultens, of London, Reports of Standing Com- mit ees were made, and it was •form 1 that good substantial progress of a basic had ad been. made. A form of constitution was ptexnted and adopted. Mr. Fietniug •reported ori' h.s visit to Silver Bay, Now York, where Ile spent over two weeks at the Y, M.' C. A. Training Institute taking some 601eo- Atures from leading Association workers He also me lad 1 before re and Institute men, hCo County Committee plans 10detail for the year's work. Organization in several places will now follow es speedily as possible, and it is expected that about eight places will be organized durieg the year. Each place will have at the bntset a elAss for Bible study, and later some literary and social work, and possibly seine physical activities,