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The Brussels Post, 1908-11-19, Page 1VOL. 37 NO. 20 I ti Ale 1, 0 it's a question of FOOD VALUE, get Mooney's Perfection Cream Sodas, They contain the nutri- ment—the bone and muscle building properties—of Canada's choicest wheat flour. They are substantials, like roast beef and bread. Yet they are so delicate that children and invalids may make them the best part of every meal. Mooney's Biscuits are packed as they come piping hot from the ovens, in air- tight, moisture -proof boxes. Thus, all the crispness and goodness of the freshly baked biscuits are caught and held until they reach you. There is good food and good eating in Mooney's Biscuits. THE MOONEY BISCUIT & CANDY 00. LIMITED. A 1' 440 121 The Food. Q esti S lye, Stratford Hamilton Ottawa S do Winnipeg Calgary Vanconvet 1.i"f.ia01. R 1J t New Advertisements Cut; lops—Jas. Fox. Local—Thos. McGregor. County Council—W. Lane. Ott ter for sale—H. R. 13rower. Ideal Peninsular—Clore Bros. Auction sale—John McFadden. Nye -sight apeoialiat—Mies Allan. Sox and Rubbers—I. C. Richards. Xmas presents—R. J. Laing ,k Co. Food question solved—Mooney Biscuit Co, Klistrirf l,etns Henfryn S. S. Cole has completed the interior of his new house. Jas. Gaynor, of Millbank, spent Thanksgiving under the parental roof. Ross McKay, of Hillsbnrg, spent Thanksgiving at. his uncle's, H, Fogel's. Henry Muer has finished burning his last kiln of bricek for this season. Hovey says this has been a very suc- cessful season for that work. Leadbury An Elder of the Latter day Saints is holding meetings at Henry Stimore's and George Underwocd's but the at- tendance is n large. a re. The anneal meeting of the Leadbury Beef Ring was held. last Thursday evening in the school house. The finances of the year were disposed of and areangements matte for opening next Spring. The ring is in a very thrifty condition and each member is anxious to Make it successful, 1110111tLol OovNcxr.—On Friday, Nov. Oth, McKillop Council met ab the Town Hall, Seaforth. All the members present. Minutes of last meeting react and adopted. On mo- tion of Gowan and Murray the Reeve was appointed to call on the Grey Council to ascertain if they are satis- fied to allow the Township of McKil- lop the $00.00 allowed by the Engi- neer for building a bridge on tbe lele- Donald dr'aiu ou sicleroads 80 and 81, con., 14, McKillop, to he applied to the amount necessary to build a cem- ent bridge on said drain, and also to ascertain from said Council the total amount required by them for the com- pletion of said drain in McKillop. Ou motion of Murray and Ross the Clerk to have By-laws Nos. 5 and 0 of 1908 registered. Accounts to the amount of $1091.97 wore paid. Next meeting of Gannon ab Calder's Hall, Winthrop, 011 Tuesday, Dec. Sth, at 1 o'clock, p. in. M. AlusinB, Clerk, Mrs. McNab and sons who have been living on the Rea farm have moved to the farm formerly occupied by John McPherson where they will spent. the Win ter. John Leeming and Samuel Davidson are both attending the Stratford Business College each taking a course in Telegraphy along with other studies. Rev. Mr. Tyler intends bolding re- vival meetings at Bethel church com- mencing next week. Mr. Tyler is a very able and earnest pastor and the meetings will be much appreciated by the Bethel people. Molesworth The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20tb, at 2.80 p. n1, A paper on "Inexpensive Xmas Gifts" will be given by Mr's. A. Smith, also one on "Cake and Pudding" by Mas. S. Sangster. A. J. and Mr's. Leitch, of Dutton, announce the marriage of their eldest daughter Lila Pearl, to Roy E. Fraser, eldest son of Reeve Fraser, Moles- worthWednesday,November o mher .nth, 1908 at on Windsor, Ontario, by Rev. J. 0. Tektite. The happy couple arrived at the groom's home, 2nd line of Grey, Wednesday Nov. 18th after spending a very enjoyable honeymoon in De- troit and other points. Bon AcoiDnNT.---0n the evening of Thanksgiving Day Ales. George Petch, of Aurora, who wasvisiting her uncle, Harry Grainger, was driving to Moles - tem th with her cousin, Russel Grain- ger, to attend the Tea meeting in the 1'resbyterian church when something frightened the span of colts and when the team jumped one of the bits broke and of 00018e the horses were soon be- yond the control of the driver. Short- ly after the buggy was upset and in connection with it Mrs. Patel) bad both limbs broken near the ankle, the bones protruding through the skin in one. The accident happened oppos- ite George Gibsou's on the boundary. Fortunately Mr, and Mrs. Grainger were close at hand with their rig and the injured wornau was conveyed to their home as speedily as possible and a physician sent for who attended to the setting of the broken bones and the patient is making as favorable Sox and Rubbers. • • • No matter how cold or slushy the weather is, your feet will be snug and warm in a pair of socks and rubbers. Thick, warm, fleece -lined socks and stout snag. g proof rubbers—that's a combination that can't be beat for out -door winter work. We have them in all styles and sizes. They Aro priced down to rock bottom, too. Sale agents for 1. D. Kin u , g St bb Proof. Every Pair Guaranteed. 'YOUwill And a full stook In art farness Department ma nt ]3 of lanitets :[l. cites Bells, e Etc., at lowest prices. Also all styles of Harness, both heavy and light. Repairs in Harness, Collars, Roots -and Sheet promptly done. I. C. RICHARDS BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1g, 1908 progress tie can be expected under the circumstances. Although the buggy was upset twice and It tug coming loose let the pole down yet the rig was not very seriously damaged. ]41t', Petah was at mice apprised of the accident and came from Aurora to see his wife. Although the patient will be a prisoner to the house for several weeks we trust she will suffer no bad results from theuncermonions and en - expected then -out which soon changed the situation of affairs, Jamestown Several members of An(vew Simp- son's fatnily wore hone for Thanks- giving Day. Rev. Mr. Davidson, of Varna, preached in Victoria Hall last Sabbath evening. Ile was formerly a pastor at Wroxeter Presbyterian. church, Oranbrook Last Sabbath afternoon Rev, Mr. Howso), of 'Wingham, was the preacher in the Methodist church here. and gave an excellent sermon. Postmaster Helen has been appoint- ed Bible Society Collector again this year and will be very glad to receive your contribution for this noble cause. The public school entertainment will be held on Fridayevsningof this week in the Long hall. A choice program will be presented. As the proceeds go to the school there should be a trowel- ed, house. Miss Jennie Armstrong, who is a teacher in the Cranbrook school, has been engaged for 1009 By. the Trustees of S. S. No. 1, !Morris. 'We are pleas - eel to hear the salary is considerably in excess of what she is receiving here. MoncriefF The family of Geo. and"Mrs, !Hanley spent Thanksgiving with their parents. They were welcome visitorsand enjoy- ed a pleasant time together. SonooL REPORT.—The following is the report Inc S. S. No. 0, Grey, Names in order of merit. Examined in Comm, Gram., Rist., Read. and Geog.:—Sr. IV.—Pearl Harrison. Jr. IV.—Bessie McQuarrie, Lily Harrison, Laura Speirau, Beth MoNaught, Har- old Livingstone, Clancy Flood, Emily Smith. Sr. III.—Draw.. Gram., Comp. Arith., Geog.—flay Living- stone, Noble Schnuck, Lottie _McKay. Jr. III.—Cranston Bray, Elmer 14Ic- Kay, Stuart McQuarrie, Johnny Mc- Kay, Jim Meehan, Melvin Otnnmings, Marshal Smith, Laurie Hislop. Sr, II.—Arith., Read., Writ., Spell., Draw:—llar1'iettc DlcQnarrie, Wilfrid McNaught, Mary Brown, Pearl Pride, Agnes :Carr, ,Wilfrid Smith. Jr. II.— Flossie Machan, Willie Neable, Mabel Hodge, George Crawford. Pt II.— Viola Schuock, Mary Smith, Hazel McNaught; Howard Machan, Arnold McKay, Ella Tarr, Seth Pride, Sant Snelling, Pearl Cuxnrnings. Sr. L A— Willie Meehan, Ora McKay, Harvey Snelling. Sr. I. B—Harold Neable Gracie Munn. Jr. I.—Eddie Meehan' Earl Meehan, A.Ifr'eci Neable, Beattie Saunders, s, Alfrtul Tarr, Lizzie Prole, Allau Smith, Charlie Snelling, Johnny Snelling. J1NNI1 RANDS, Teacher. Ethel Dorene,.—Dr, Feild, dentist, will visit 1thel on Monday,Nov. 05111, and every two weeks after that dta. Township Council will meat next Monday. The oheeso factory closed last Sat- urday after a successful season. A telephone line fromthe village to the G. T. R. depot would be a very haruly adjunct. Ethelites should put their heads together and have it done. U Nim]) A RIN. K.—U need a rink, don't yon 1 Well, we have decided to open up one immediately in the rear of Ka -tinter & Co.'s block, Ethel. We will try and give satisfaction in return for your patronage. RIo13Aie000ie . Ma terhum, Proprietors. Dr. Ferguson, who is a well known practitioner in this locality. intends taking a holiday and will visit New York or London, perhaps both, pni'- suing a special course. His practice here will be looked after by Dr. Blair, who is getting acquainted with his work at the present. Alvin Barr and, family, who retrieved from this locality recently, have arriv- ed in safety at their new home, Olds, Alberta, where their many old friends here hope they will be greatly pros- pered. Mr. Baer will follow farming and as he is young, active and indus- trious successshouldattend his labors. KINC's Blwcu]A'r,--The members of the Ethel Orange Lodge No. 801, celebrated the Ktng's Birthday by a fowl supper and entertainment ie the Township Hall which proved a success. Good roads and fine weather conduced to a large attendauce. A splendid repast was served by the "ladies in their best style. After supper a ood program was presented with ex -War- den Bowman efficiently filling the chair, Addresses were given by Rev, Mr. Henderson and the chairman. There was also a choice program of recitations, solos and instrumental music. The National An thorn brought the eutel'taitiment to a close. On the following evening a social was held in the Orange Hall when a jolly time was spent. A, short program followed the sapper. DBrtoutt1.—Last Saturday evening a large aucli01100 assembled in the Town- ship Hall hero to enjoy the opening meeting of the Literary Society, President Keifer occupied the chair, The debate was "Resolved that bach- elors s L 110 ltde b taxed." Affirmative, consisting of W. Kranter, Miss Lizzie Chambers and Ed. Fulton, made eat a good case hot lite negative, marshal - lea by Sam. Campbell, Miss Alien) Cunntugham and 'W. `ieluswortb, Won 0151; by i vote, so tlxeold bachelors will continue to go unpunished only 10 so far as their conscience may trouble them. Thos. Wilson sang a gond song. Next meeting will be field Sate urclay evening of next week. .A, con- cert is among the probabilities, the proceeds to go to purchase an organ, The Society has been Tenting in the past. Morris Morris township Council met on Monday of this week. Last week James Anderson, V. S., of Tavistock, was a caller at the par- ental home. The sleighing set on foot a good share of woad hauling anet other odd jobs that can be more eonvanien0y at- tended to with tbe sleigh. W. and Mrs. Robb, who were away to the West on a holidaying outing for several months, arrived back here during the past week. They had a very enjoyable stay and visited many old friends. Thos. Dark, son of Wm. Dark, 0th lint:, left this week for Seaforth where he has taken a_ position in the Wilson drug store. He is a fine young man and should do well. We wish him success. Visitors from California are enjoy- ing a few weeks here with relatives and old fricinds in Morris township in the persons of Robert Laidlaw, wife and family. Mr. Laidlaw has been in connection with the railway for years. Their home is at Sacramento. We are sorry to hear that the wheat crop of Peter Jackson, of Tisdale, Sas- katchewan, was pinched again this year with frost although quite a quan- tity will be sold for feed. Mr. Jack- son's many old friends in Morris hope the tide will run his way frorn this time henceforth. The trustees of S. S. No, 1, Mor'r'is, 8th line, have engaged Miss Jean Armstrong, of Brussels, who is now teaching at Prattle -rook, as successor to Miss Mary MOAtter, the present teacher. The latter purposes attend- ing the Normal it is said. She is a good teacher and the people of the section will regret to part with her. Jaynes Anderson, who is a busy foam in lumbering andfarnling near Ghee - ley, was visiting his brother, Quintin Anderson, and Mrs. Forsyth, 3rd line, last week, He is an enthusiastic Liberal and was well pleased at the results of the recent Dominion elec- tions. In his constituency, Grey South, H. H. Miller, of Hanover, was returned, with quite a cosy majority. Grey Township Council will be held next Monday at Ethel. Samuel Pollock, of Paisley, was a welcome visitor during the holidays. Miss Maggie McArthtu was here on a visit at her brother's, P. A., 0th con. Mrs. F, Miller, who has been spend - ns the Summer with her daughter at lrtford, has returned home. Great preparations are in progress at nnmerons schools looking toward he Christmas entertainmeut and xamination. Mrs. McKinnon and daughter, hiss Ila McKinnon, of 7vis- ting tit con. ting Mrs. Pugh and daughte, wereorth ward, ,Mitchell, Jonas Flood, who met with such a erious accident at John Jackson's bhxre weeks ago, has been given per - 335810n by his medical advisor to go o his own home. 'We hope he will con be as well as ever. A memorial service for the late Jos - ph Raynarcl was held in Roe's church unday morning. The pastor, Rev. no. Henderson preached a very suit- ble cliscouese. Mrs. Raynard has one to Bervie to live with her sister, Ira. Savage. Last week Robert McKinnon, 7th on., arrived home from a visit of 3 ont118 to the 'Vest. He was at 'Vaskada, listevan, Moose Jaw, Win- ipeg and other points and enjoyed is stay. He met with a good many eople front this locality. Tuesday of next week, 24th inst., is e date set by Jno. McFadden, lot 1, n. 13, for his auction sale of his 101 ere farm, farm stook, &e. Sale at 1 in. with F. S. Scott as auctioueor. farm is not sold it will be rented as Ir. MMlcPadden intends to give up aLlming. WIyt.L NInarrme PROMOTION. --The rinse Albert (Sask.) Herald of Nov. d, speaks in the following eleserved- cofnplimenttry terms of W. L. Jilo- uarrie, son of 1i. i1'IeQuarrie, of this wnship ,--On Thursday W. L Me- tairie who has held the appointment First Assistant Dominion Lands A- nt in Prince Albert for the past two ars, arrived back in Prince Albet't, s honeymoon trip in Ontario being' ought to an end by the sudden ill - ss of the late head of the Lauds De trent in this city, Mayor Cook. pternber 90111 lir'. and Mrs. lioQuar- had left on their wedding trip Inc e East to spend some time visiting eir relatives at Fort William, Bevie- s, anld other !)lanes. Mrs. Quttreie'a folks live at Fort William d Mr. McQuarrie's relatives at Bros- s. Mrs. McQilarrio had not visited • home for the past year and it was 0e years since Mr, McQuarrie had en. back East. However, on October a telegram calling Mr. McQuarrie k to duty reached him, and no me was lost in leaking preparations his immediate -return to this city. e young couple are now stopping at cottage un Government Road, rner of Second Street, where they 1 for the present make their home. out Six years ago W. L. McQuarrie erect the Dominion Lands Office in nee Albert tied by successively ng all the positions from 'atnior Is up has become 110 lI well uali !lied to q charge his new dirties as acting 1ini011 Lands Agent, Previously ntering the office of which he has Tv become tate executive head, bit., Quarrie had taught school for four 's coming West tet) years ago. 13y ifitl attention to business and un - u entre• tr9 to - tin0 public, . 1"r com- a - 77 5 n > h Cl vvitli CiLpaOity and ability for the Woe ant! a pleasing personality, Mr,. uarrie has mounted the various' O t] e E a n t e S J ga c m p th 00 pa if r f P $r ly to R ge ye hi br no pea e tie t11 tit cels 14Io an sel hex the be 20 bac tim for Kb the co wil .rib 0011 lyre fills cler disc Don le o 110 1410 year faits fitili bind wo MeQ steps fn the 10041 Lands Office until now a'l'ter six years' of faithful service he flu,ls himself at the age of thirty- two in a position of responsibility and trust. Those who know Mr, 1icQuar- r•ie and have had to do business at the LELnd Office Etre pleased to know that he l>as 00(1154 1>y 11)154 W (si 554(1 jWoliiotion- whlc hi is but a proper recognition of efficient, able, eonseler1tious service in the position which he has held, On Sahnrv1Exyy 1451'. MtQnarl'ie took charge of the ofilee where the heavy work, owing to the opening of the odd 111150- 1)13)0(1 sections 10 entry sinee Septem- ber 1st and the recent rules, of Mt Cook could not well be handled with- out the roam who as jollier no to the deputy had so well familiarized him- self with the routine and executive work of the office. The many friends of Mr. McQuareie in this city and throughout the district will learn with pleasure of so wen a merited pro- motion of a young man who has grown up with the work and has seen the business of the office grow from modest proportions to its present) volume. Atwood A successful operation was perform- ed on :l'Ir:s. John Henze, of Atwood, when a large tumor was removed from the back of her neck. b'IRo,—.Fire broke out about 3 p. m. Monday in the bakeshop of J. T. Welch, which was completely gutted. Owing to the fire engine being frozen it was impossible to get the fire check- ed in its first stages, though a bucket brigade which was formed did excel- lent service. When the engine was eventually thawed out it prevented the fire from spreading, but consider- able damage was done to Price's hard- ware and Grotz's furniture stores. Welch's store was owned by S. `Vat - sou, on which there was $1,500 insur- ance, Betgrave NEWSY Noris.—Norman Brandon, of St. Marys, was a visitor at his home in Morris over Thanksgiving. He was accompanied by his friend, C. MacLeod. At the late meeting of the Betgrave Methodist Quarterly Board, Rev. G. W. Rivers, B. A., received the unanimous invitation of the Board to remain on the circuit for the fourth year. ---R. Coultes, who purchased a nice team of grey percherons, 3 year old, from Jos. Miller recently, had the misfortune to lose oneof them.—Hugh McLean, who had his leg broken weeks ago, is doing nicely, and will soon be able to get out of been.—Miss 13811(5 McRae has returned after spend- ing four months with her sister, Mrs. Ed. Miller, at Roblin, Man. —The A. 0. II. W. organizer was in Belgrave and initiated four new member's. Goderich The annual meeting of the Goderich branch of the U. 0. Bible Society was held Monday in the Baptist ohm'eh when the following officers were elect- ed : President-, J. H. Robertson ; vice-presidents, J. H. Millie') and resi- dent clergy ; secretary, 0. Saunders ; treasurer, W. R. Robertson. Rev. W. Sparks, of Toronto, addressed the nlC:e'titlgg. The death took place in Goderich Sunday, 0f Jean MacGregor Stewart, wife of J. M. Ross. Mrs. Ross was forty-three years of age and leaves a large family, several of whom are away from hone. She came. to Gode- rich with her husband from Kincar- dine a few years ago. She had been ill for the past year. Ou Saturday evening the rooms of Menesetung. Canoe Club were the scene of farewell festivities to two members of the Club, Cecil Farr and O. Garthwaite. Mr. Farr has been appointed office manager for the Maple Leaf Milling 00., and leaves shortlyfor Brandon to assume his new duties anti Mr. Garthwaite has been moved from the Goderich branch of the Sterling Bank to Toronto. A business change in Goderich last week that occasions more than passing comment is the retirement from the Gocietiell Planing Mills °mol any, Lim- ited, of the President and Treasurer, James Buchanan, sr. The business has ben known as Burhanan's plan- ing mill for a very long period; though at different times the business has been conducted under different firer names, and for tate past few years has been caatried on as a limited company. Mr, Buchanan is succeeded in the Presi- clenoy of the company byltis son, Sas., who foraterly was Manager and Sec- retory, and now becomes President and Manager. John Lawson, who was formerly connected with the company, has returned to town, and becomes the near Secretary-Treasnrer. The Goderich branch of the Y. 141. 0. A. has reeently leased eonnnodioes quarters in the rooms over tate office of the Standard Loan Company, and the formal °peeing of the rooms took place itio nday evening in the form of an "at home.' The county secre.taey, L. C. Flaming was up for the occasion and there was a good ntunber of young people who lied been invited. Addresses warn given by 1'ir. Flem- ing, Dr, .Dougall, pastor of North Street Method ct andby 0, F Blair, who occupied the chair for the t'velr- ilg. An oxeellout program was given consisting of solos by Miss 1Tenstridge Jan>es7.11ompson, Jatixes Powrie and T3rleher ; ee trio by Miss Martha Wells, P, Sturdy and A. Mclean ; a quartette etto by Misses , Il pustridggn and 'ells rind Messrs Sturdy incl McLean and one by Messrs. McLean, D, Clark, 3.'Phamson and A. Cools ; Invitations by Miss Aitken incl Miss Dorothy lIdis and Roy Adams ; an instromee- tal duet by Miss Nairn and 3, 11. Totcan, anti a vocal duet by S. neither r r and James Pnwrie. At the eonrinsinn of the program refresh- ments wero served. Blank fot.'nts 11f aplili0atiou for nl0mbersht) di W. H. KER.R, Pnif)rietl r teibuted, and it. 15 expected that now beat the association has proper rooms there will be a larl;elyy increased br- Monday night's affair was certainly a very auspicious beginning of the work ire the new location. Wroxeter Mies Elliott left Inc her home in Milton on Thursday. Austin Morrison, of Markdale, spent Friday at his home here. R. B. Harris, C. 0. F. organizer, is working in Wingham this week. Robert Miller, of West, loiout°, was calling on friends here last week, Principal Van Velsor and family have moved ter Thee. Hemphill's reer- deuce, Mise Helen McLean is ill at present but we hope she will soon be con- valescent. Miss J. Grieve has returned to her home after spending a week with Mrs. S. Rasmussen, Jas. Edga'r', of Howick, entertained a large number of friends to a dance last Thursday evening, Mrs. Mamma and family left for Hanover this week, where Mr. Mor- rison has been for several months. John 3. Gibson, who recently re- turned from a trip to Scotland, visit- ed his sister, Mrs. F, V, Dickson, last week. Rev. T. A. Wright, of Brantford, o. former rector here, occupied the pulpit in the Episcopal church on Sun- day afternoon. 0. F. and Mrs. McLean have return- ed to San Francisco, after spending some time with the latter's brother De. W. M. B. SmaleSondeDr, W. M. B. Sale left for Chicago on Tuesday, where he will resume Iris practice, Mrs. Smile and little daugh- ter having gone a week ago. An At Home under the auspices of the young people of Wroxeter, Gerrie and Fordwich will be given in the Town Hall here on Wednesday even- ing from 8 to 12 p. m. The firm of R. J. Laing & Co. is making the public acquainted with their choice stock of groceries, con- fectionery, fruits, &c. Also special bargains in Xmas goods. Their ad- vertisement may be read in this week's issue. Tilos. and Mrs. Hemphill left this ween: for their future home in Hen - sail. They have been residents of the village for about thirty-five years and their' Many friends regret to see them leave but wish them every success in their new home. trrestlulden in the work of the society EDITORIAL NOTES AFTER a very energetic campaign, prior to the General Elections, Sir Wilfrid Laurier feels the necessity of of a well earned rest and consequent- ly will enjoy a holiday in Florida previous to the opening of the House. The learners of Governments have a big share of the strenuous in filling their onerous positions. Tree old timers in political life are falling and in the course of a few years the fact of their having lived and play- ed their part will in many cases be a historical record only. Stonday Sir Henri July died at his home in Quebec city. At cue time Sir Henri was Lieut. Governor of British Oolumble. HON. P. E. EVANTUREL, a some- what unique but clever politician, one time Speaker in Ontario Provincial Legislature, died on. Monday at the home of his son-in-law, at Alfred, On- tario. He was a French Canadian, born in Quebec in 1849 and a lawyer by profession, with a, well defined fancy for newspaper work. Mr. Evanturel had been on both sides of polities but sat for years as the Lib- eral representative of Prescott Coun- ty. The cause of death was pneu- monia. * * n. IT is said the Postoffice Department at Ottawa is working- out the plan foe rare! mail delivery in a number of counties in. the Dominion and that Neva Scotia is now being visited by a prominent official relative to this de- livery there. 'THE POST 18 not much struck on rural trail delivery hi 0011- ada and believes the Government will have blisters on their feet over it. Unless the system is pot into general use the chances are the people who re- gnire the service the worst will be the longest without it. If broadened so as to compass the whole ground with our comparatively small pool -dale]) a system is entered ;port that will be a heavy drag, culminating in large de- ficits no matter how well managed. The United States have given a fait trial to rural delivery and their official doennnients show little but deficits. We believe it is largely a fad as no per'snil outside of a few men who are seokiug notoriety are very anxious about it. With good reads, frsteplass driving horses rats and romPortabl0 rigs the majority of the farming comrnutti ty desire and enjoy a drivo to the villages and towns and the business people and residents of the towns aro just as well pleased to see then). Tho social life ofndt a days is dying ng ant Y quickly enough without this barrier of a partial rurid mail service being act, tied to the list, In Our opinion Mr, Borden did riot strengthen the cause of the Opposition by contending for rural 01811 delivery and wo do not be- lieve iia>, Mr. Lemieux, Postmatster General, imprwved the Government's position by venturing ant en the same 1108, Twenty years 1111131.0 1here nright be occasion for 11hie phase of post - office development but it is a pity to give a black eye to a department with so fine a record when so little ultimate good is likely to accrue. if the United States has matte a fair test then Can- ada need not expect to meet with any better success. The rural. telephone \ would be a mueh more important and generally useful service to both rural and urban municipalities, Perth County A. recount of the ballots in North Pettit reduced Dr. Rankin's majority: from 47 to 41. Isaac Hord, of Mitchell, spent the holidays with his daughter in Pen Yan, New York. Thomas Heal has sold the Green- wood farm, Fullerton, to Jas. Norris, horse buyer. The price paid is in the neighborhood of $8,000. A number of American capitalists have been at St. Marys recently look- ing over the Reese Shoe Stone uarry as a prospective purchase. R. H, Roberts, M. A., formerly of Stratford, was elected president of the Alberta Teachers' Association at the regular convention of that body held in Edmonton. John Fitze, who lived in Mitchell ir. the sixties, died at Wiarton on Sun- day, Nov. 8th. He was a first cousin of Richard Babb and Mrs. W. R. Davis, of Mitchell. A number of citizens of the Stone Town have been tryiug to induce one of the, wealthiest companies of its kind in CJ"nada to come to St. Marys dis- trict to exploit for natural gas and oil. Work on the new Methodist Church at Fullerton Corners is progressing favorably and they hope to have open- ing exercises in a little over a month. The sheds in connection are nearing completion. Mitchel] town band intend giving a series of monthly baud coecerts in the Town hall this 'Winter. Band promis- es to be larger and stronger than ever the coining year necessitating new in- struments and new music. The London Free Press says :—Oar - pie Cartlidge, a former resident of Stratford, is now suing for a divorce from her husband, William Oartlidge, a sou of Mrs. Cartlidge, who keeps a store on the Market Square. The G. T. It. bridge construction gang is; busily engaged preparing timbers as cross sleeper's for the G. T. R. London bridge at St. Marys, The track will be raised on the bridge two and a hal# inches higher than • s- ent. at pre W. J. Klophel, formerly conductor on the G. T. R. between Toronto and ' Stratfurd, and an old Stratford man, is now managing the Queen's hotel at Palmerston for the Oanada Railway News Company which has the hotel leased. While Maurice Britton, of Mitchell, was to dinner his office was entered and upwards of $10 in silver tak- en front the till, which was an old wooden one. At the back of the drawer was a lot of paper money but this was untouched. • A pleasant feature in connection vith. the meeting of the executive of he Bowling club in the Perth Mutual building Stratford, was the presenta- 'on of a handsome smoking set to he President, Chas. Packert, on be- half of a number of his bowling fends. Richard Russell, engine driver at the Flax Mill, Mitchell, lost one of his fingers off the right hand, He was iling the machinery when his hand was caught in the belting and it was o mangled that a doctor found it ecessary to amputate it at the nuckle joint. Pre-election talk has connected the aures of several with the office of ayorin Stratford, but the general pinion at the present is that foie• andidates will be iu the field, viz., Mayor Gordon for a third terns Ald, c111iargey, Ald. Harding and Aid. 'anli for a first term. A meeting of the free library board Mitchell, was held and the tender of oho Avery for the mason work for e new Carnegie library building was ccepted. His tender was $2,007. outs \Venzel's tender of $250 to do e painting was accepted. No action as taken with respect to the other Won of the work. GonDNN \VI'21D1No,—Tho fiftieth an. versary of the wedding day of H. d Airs, Campbell was celebrated at ate home in South Ward, Mitchell, Monday of last week and marked event in. the life of earth that will ways live green in their memories one of the pleasantest occasions of sir career. Only members of the amity were present as Mr. and Mrs. mpbell dict not wish any celebration t their two children, F. A. Camp - 11 and Mts. W. J, Gioenwood ought that they ennid not let. the port unity )ass without doing some - mg to marc the event. The have enc the whole 50 ears of the mar- cs life in the town of 'Mitchell, Mr. nlpbeil 'having bion rhb his wife ere as a bride in. he Vail ail of 1858. ey are therefore atbout the oldest ng residents of tllo town, if nob the est. Mr. Caxnpboll 08me West orn Kingston in the year 18551,, at• id> time. there Was no raiiwa front li. WOO to G odericll, although it was n in process of building. Diming Campboll'a residence in Mitclxcll has 1 eld l sevorai publir. offir.'es, being intim of. the board! of trustees for uyyear'5, a councillor, treasurer of town, reeve and finally mayor. t fr 0 s 0 k 0 52 1 til L tit se ni th on 1111 a] as 1111 f Oa be t11 0 tit s rie Ca tit ]ivi oldi wh Str the Mr 110 Cita ilia the