The Brussels Post, 1910-11-24, Page 1VOL. gg NO, zI
BRUSSELS, ONTARIO,
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1910
W. H. KERR, Prapyei'or
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A.oltoioe niece of Ebony --11'. R, -Smith.
(fuui dinnship notice -M, G. Cameron.
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Molesworth
:7. Allison bas returned to hishoine
at Intvood.
ahrisChristmast
Tree and teEntltainnient
'will be held in tfePresbyter•iun church
on December 2$rd.
Rev, Mr'. Budge has returned to his
home atHanovee after conducting two
.: weeks of special services here.
Belgrave
Next Sabbath will be Laymen's
Missionary' day 'in the Methodist.
-church, Dr, Price, DrStewart and R.
A. Pryne will .address the various
aplxointin ests. nieE
1 RANcas- ROBERTSON._ A, a
wedding took place on Saturday after-
noon in .Bloor street Presbyterian
church, Toronto, Rev. W. Gr. Wallace,
officiating, when ]bliss Theresa Robert-
son, daughter of the late Rev, Dr.
Robertson, Snperintend'ent of West-
ern Canada Horne Missions, was unit-
ed in marriage to Dr. Roberl3 Buchan
Francis. The bride was given away
by her brother, Jaynes M._.Itobertson,
of Montreal, and wore a handsome
gown of lace over. white stain, She
wore the traditional veil and orange
blossoms and carried a" beautiful
shower boquet of roses and lilies of the
valley. Ttie brielesrnaid, Mies. Annie
Francis, sister of the grooin..was in
pink silk with blank picture hat and
carried pink roses. Dr. R. H. Patter
son, of Hamilton, supported the
groom. A i eeeptioe was held after
the ceremony at the home of Mrs.
GilbertBasted°, of Robert sb'eet,
Toronto, Dr. and Mrs.. Francis left
later for a trip to New York and other
17ttstern cities before taking up their
residence 'e. in Calgary. The bride's
numerous friends iii this locality ex -
Lend congratulations.
W Ingham.
FRIII0Wt SURD SugNEU.^Last Mon-
day night the G. T. R. former station
house, which was utilized by the Can-
adian Furniture Co. as a store house
was destroyed by fire with its eon tents.
Four freight cars standing on the ad-
joining siding were also burned. The
Toes will be a heavy one but the Co.
will probably hold considerable in;
surance. Fortunately : the fire did
not spread to the adjoining. factory
Of Nfosses..Clegg & Walker and the
G, T. R, property. Cause of fire is
not known.
Horse Fair Tuesday of next week.
Rural Cefiti al telephone office will be
at F. Mettalt"estole and an alt night
sorvice will be netintained it is said.
Mr. Metcalfshouldhaeale Lho business
in up•to.date slyly as he hue lord a
wide acquaintance with the work,
Grey
Blyth
Indications point of t to a"lively hustle
ae the coming Municipal election.
Agood share .of poultry is' coming,
to this lnttrlr:et for local and outside
trade.
l7 • dito • Elliott was on the sick list last week and the "Standaad" was not
issued.
Rev. Mr. Miller, of Auburn, preach-
ed in the Methodistchurch last
Sabbath.
Last week F. Metcalf, and R. It..
Sloan were at Toronto attending the
Horticultural Show.
Next Sunday afternoon Rev. Mv.
Small, B. A., will conduct anniversary
services in the Jackson church, 8th
line Morris township.
In addition to many 'prizes at the
Fall Fairs Nis Livingston, of Blyth,
won the silver medal at Brussels Fair
for bestdlisplay of Ladies' work. She
'takes a great interest in the Fairs.
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Christmas is
Coming 8
"Take Time bythe forelock!"
Give' us a chance
• ,to make the best
Picture you ever
had taken.
C. F. Maitland
Council meeting December' 15th.
Manny complain of the prevailing
had cold, •
Oliver Turnbull, 15th cop, is home
from his trip to the West, ,
A. D. Grant, 811' con., was in Toron-
to last week for a few days.
A. E. Locking, of Galt, was here for
a few days visiting . relatives and
friends.
We are pleased to report improve-
ment in
mprove-tnentin the'ondition of. Chas..Rozell's
health. He got home Wednesday.
Rumor in this part of the township
intimates that ex.Oomnclllor John
Brown will be in the Municipal field
for the' Deputy 'Reeveship, at tine ap-
proaebing eonnnatiou.
The 7.ownehip Councils of Grey and
Morris could do worse than aid H. Tyu-
men in putting up wire fencing along
the gravel road where the drifting is
8o bad during .some Winters.
Mrs. AL elly and baby daughter,
Margaret, are here from Langdon,,
North Dakota, on a visit to hersistcrs,
Mrs. A. D..Grant and Mies Jessie
Mclanchlin, and old friends. Mr.
Kelly is away to Washington State
looking after lumbering interests.
ed to look upon you as an able leader, Who will bo Reeve for 1911 is the
eareeetly,endeavoring to advance the question beginning to loom up, Ow -
rd i t to removal of ReeveTa for to
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work of the. Society and'as a -Exist tc tl em y ()Metal
Bilyth the .field ie open,. Nooflir.
announcements have been made yet
but some Of 'the' present Board will
likely desire to move to the head of
the table. -
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ever ready to give us sympathy and
assistance, As a slight token of
the est'eein in which you are held
by 98 , we present you this hand•sat-
ehel, which, we graciously ask you to
accept and value, not cit account of
its own intrinsic worth but because
it is the materiel representation of
the esteem and respect of sincere and
sympathetic friends, In taking this
our farewell we wish you, health and,
happiness in your future home. We
may not all meet here again, but
we are consoled with the knowledge
that there is a brighter and . happier
world beyond,' where farewells are
never heard, and where regrets at
parting are no longer needed.
Signed on behalt of the Society.
MRs. DUNAAR.
MRs. FDRcaysON.
TURNDERRR - COUNCIL.- Council
meeting was held onNov. 21st. Mem-
bers present, Reeve in the chair.
Minutes of last meetingread and
adopted on motion of Messrs, Ruttier
ford aud Mulvey. Moved by Mr.
Mulvey, seconded by Mr. Kelly that
Peter McEwen be paid for error in
assessment. Carried, Moved by Mr.
Mulvey, :seconded by 'Mr. Wheeler,
that By-law No. 13, 1910, be passed for
the holding of Nomination meeting in
the Foresters' Hall, Bluevale, Monday
Dec. 20th at 1 p. m. Carried. Moved
by Mr. Mulvey, seconded by Mr.
Kelly, that Clerk be instructed to send
by, mall all Recounts due _us from
neighboring Townships. Caviled.
Following accounts were, passed and
orders issued :-Wm. Elliott, tile,
$2.45 ; E. Orvis, gravel, 31.56-; Jas.
Showers, repairs, 31.00; McKinnon
Bros., filling at bridge, 3168.44 ; Robt.
Yeo. inspecting filling, 322.75 ; Roht.
Sharpin, repairs to culvert, $4.50; E.
D. Bolton, Wright and Hyslop drain,
$1.50 Wesley Palmer, grading with
engine H. bdy., 34.00 ; Melvin Willits,
lighting bridge, etc, 316.00 ; August
Millet, drain Howiclt bdy., $2.00; John
Henry, fence at bridge, $5.00 ; Geo.
Underwood, work and spikes, Bolts
bridge, :$17.50 ; John Foxton, work on
road, $1.00 Albert Homuth, brushing
road, $3.00 ; H. B. Elliott, Turnberry
Agricultural Society, $15.00 ; R.
Mosgrove, inspecting cement piers,
331.00; Duff & Stewart, litmbber,
312 89 ; Paul Powell, part salary,
,360.00 ; Peter Mc,Leren, part salary,
$60.00 ; A: Hill & Co., part payment
on bridge, $1000.00. . Meeting adjourn-
ed e1 to Thursday, Dec. 15. at 10 a. m. •
7oaN BuRaEes, Clerk.
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-Women's Fine Dongola Kid Boots, laced
or buttoned, latest styles, regular price
$2.50, ,reduced to .......,..31 80
-Women's Fine Dongola Boots; regular
32.00, .reduced to.... ,.. .. 1 45
-Misses' Fine Kid Boots, regular $2.00,
.reduced to ......... 1 55
-Gents' Fine Dongola and Box Calf Bluch-
ec.bale:, Goodyear welted, extra quality,
regular $6.00, reduced to,....... ...... 400..
Sale Shoes. of all kWh and sires at Clearing Sal prices
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-Single Harness, our own make and guar-
anteed workmanship regular price
$18.00, reduced to ............. $14 00
-Regular price $16 UO reduced' to 11 00
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-Blown Givvly*"Btar Robes, •regular.$12, -•
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reduced to .....:.......
-Black Cow Robes, reg. 310.00, reduced to 11 00
heavy lined Blankets, regular :62.50, re-
duced to..,.. .. 1 00
-Heavy lined Blankets, regular $2.00, re-
duced tu.,.., .. .. ,.. .•.'1 45
-Bells, :Trunks,' Satchels -everything must go
and prices have been out in two to make
then go.
Walton
r 'THE LATE: DAVID CAMPBELL. -The
subject of this notice, who departed
this life on Saturday of last week,
aged 77 years, first saw the light at
Moil, Kintyre, Ai'gyleshire, Sentlan17
in the year 1833 and tut the age of
years emigrated to Canada locating
a g
t Youngsville, West-Zorra, Oxford
Co., where he spent 13 years. He was
united in marriage to Miss Wilbina
McKay in 1863 and the sane year
theycame to the 17th con., of Grey
tonship, where they resided for a
period of 47 years. Eight children
were born to Mr. and Mrs. Campbell
viz :-Donald: deceased; John in
Washington. U. S. ; Neil, in Oregon ;
David in Washington ; .Lena and
Annie in, Manitoba and Mary Jane
and Florain Grey township. Deceas-
ed was in failing health for some years
and his death was not an unexpected
event. Mr. O.anipbell was a Presby-
terian' in church relationships and a
Liberal in politics. He was a kindly
turned matt and was widely esteemed.
The funeral took place Tuesday
after-
noon Mr -
noon to Brussels cemetery, Rv.
Lundy conducting the service. Mrs.
Campbell and other members of the
family share in the sympathy of the
neighborhood where deceased was'
so well kuown.
Ethel
Township Council will meet liege on
December 15th.,
The trustees have re-engaged. Prin-
cipal Avery for ,the incoming year at
a salary of 3570.
There were lively times in Ethel
during the past week hat the sou is
shining once more.
Wroxeter
Howlett MutuInuee'Directors
will txteet urdy this wk,
R, r. MiSatller•, of aTorontoof, is speeending
a few days with his many friends here,
J, Brawn, of Toronto, is the guest
of his mother. Jack is always a wel-
come visitor here.
Scott and Mie. Black and two
children left on Tuesday fur their
home in 'T ugaslce, Sask.
Tenders for the caretaking of the
rink were received last week. R. J.
Muteh will be in charge this season.
Geo, Simpson,of Rothsay, visited
this week with his mother, Mrs. Simp-
son, who was'serionsly ill but is LOW
fmpraving. -
An auction sale of young cattle'at
the Gofton House, the property of P.
S. McEwen, is on the program next
Monday afternoon.
Next Sabbath evening John Kerr, of
Wingham, is expected to deliver a
Missionary address in the Methodist
church in this place.
A Concert, under the auspices of
the Wroxeter Glee Club, will be given
in the Town Hall, the first week in
December. Miss Hart, a well known
singer and elocutionist, will take part
iu the program.
Jno. and Mrs. Brethaner entertained
a number of their friends on Tuesday
it being the 40th anuiversaky 'of their
wedding. We extend hearty con-
gratulations and hope they will see
their golden wedding.
OnDec. 18thRev. 7 W. Hibbert, of
Gerrie, will occupy the pulpit in the
Methodist church at 11 a, m. and 7
p. m. On the following Monday even-
ingMr. Hibbert will deliver a lecture
etitled "Rambles through England
and Scotland."
A letter from Alex. Smith, of
Stoughton, Sask., says: -We" have
had very dry weather out here, no
rain of any account since some time in
June. The ground is very dry and
hard•and plowing cannot be done
properly. - We are enjoying fair health
and hope old friends are ditto.
The Presbyterian church shed is
completed and reflectscredit on the
contractors, John Adams and J.
Douglas. We venture to say it is the
best church shed in the County. It is
of concrete walls and iron roof 120x51
feet. The congregation certainly de-
serve credit for their enterprise in
putting in up such a building.
WRoxiriR COnieoln.- Regular
meeting of Council was held in the
Clerk's office, Tuesday evening.
Members present, Councillors David-
son, Lewis, Moffatt and Reeve Munro
in the chair. Minutes of last meeting
read and on motion of Councillors
Moffatt and ,Lewis, were .'adopted.
Following accounts were received :-
Archie Moffatt, work on electric plant,
$42.35 ; J. Brethauer, insurance on
plant, express and freight, $29.60 ;
John Adams, work on electric plant
and material, $68.00 ; John Patterson
work and running electric plant,
$47,90 ; Wroxeter Telephone Co. mes-
sages, 80c ; Reuben Sunburn, work on
sidewalk, $20.74 ; Canadian Tungsten
Lamp Go. lamps, $5.25 ; Canadian
General Electric supplies, $13.86 ;
Sperling Co.,Wingham,. fire brick,
$5.25 ; W.
. R.
Thompson
ps
on Co
. lumber.
$7.0 •P ingler3 loads of sand,q2.25 Hunter Bridge .Boiler Co.,
$120.85
D. D. Sanderson, operating
road machine, $1.50 ; William Marsh-
all, work on electric,,. plant, $87.05.
Moved by Councillors ` Lewis and
Davidson, that the accounts be paid.
Carried. Moved by Councillors David-
son and Moffatt, that Dr. Jackson be
appointed, Medical Health Officer in
Dr, Mackenzie's place until the latter's
successor is appointed. Carried.
Cornton adjourned to meet Dec. 151.11
or at the call of Reeve.
S. BRETHA'cSB, Clerk.
Morris
over forty miles. This circuit he
covered on foot, walking on Sundays
from one appointment to the other.
He erected the fleet Methodist parson-
age in the town of Listowel, and when
his day's wet it was over be went each
night to conduct revival services at
ani appointment, nine miles away.
Those were some of the things that
the pioneer preacher had to undergo
in the old days. He was ever a faith-
ful and devoted preacher of the Word
of God, and for 38 years labored in. the
work of the ministvy, the last two
of which were s ent on what was then
known as the enfryu Mission.. Six-
teen years ago he superannuated and
moved to Walkerton Of which town
he was a resident up to his decease.
His wife and a large family of hrown
up sons and daughters survive to
mourn the loss of a beloved husband
aud father. Six daughters and one
son-in-law, Geo. E. Sperian, of Grey,
were present at the funeral, the others
being in the West were unable to at-
tend. The service ou Tuesday was
held fu the Methodist church and was
conducted by Rev. Dr. Ross, chairman
of the District, Rev. J. W. Cooley, an
old pastor, and Rev. J. W. Sanderson,
whose superintendent Mr. Watts was
over 40 years ago, gave addresses
speaking in highest terms of his sterl-
ing Christian character, liberality and
success asa minister of the Gospel
Nine ministers were present 6 of
whom acted as pall -bearers. One of
the most impressive features of the
service was the gathering of the
ministers around the casket while
they sang the old hymn "Shall we
gather at the river." The floral offer-
ings were most beautiful showing the
high esteem in which
he was held by
his friends in Walkerton and vicinity.
Interment was made in Walkerton
cemetery.
TSE POST gives. the news.
Have you got your turnips up yet ?
Maurice Bosman has engaged with
Win. II. Fraser, lst line for 2.montlxs
Miss Bertha Watson, of Lansing,
Mich., is on a visit at the parental
home.
Chas. Agar is lying ill in Wingham
hospital with fever but we hope for a
speedy recovery.
3. and Mrs. Dulinage, of Seaforth,
were visitors'at Jaynes Anderson's, 5th
line. Mrs. Dulma$e is a neice.
Messrs. Shaw, Nicholson and Math -
ens purchased a fine lot of young cattle
in Wingham on Saturday last at a
low -figure. •
We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Jas,
Russell, 5th line, keeps so poorly but
we hope she will soon show marked
improvement.•
Rev. Mr. Miller, of Auburn, Icon -
led the pulpit of the Jackson church
for the past two Sabbaths and gave
excellent discourses.
Next -Sabbath afternoon Dr. Stew-
art, of Belgrave, will give a Mission -
au address . iu the 'Sunshine church.
He is a thoughtful speaker.
Next Sabbath afternoon Rev. J. L.'
Small, w
preach reac
h the an-
niversof Blyth,h ary sermon at the Jackson
church. He is a fine speaker.
Monthly Meeting of the Jackson's
Women's Missionary Society will be
held.at• the home of Albert How-
lett, 7th line, December 711i, at 2,30.
The people of the 7th line are bound
to keep up with times as it has been.
settled at last that the telephone twill
he
be installed on the West end of
line.
James Pierce, of Elkhorn, Man.,
paid his parents, Geo. and Mrs. Pierce,
7th line, a short visitlast week. He
brought a car of cattle with him as far
as Toronto.
We are sorry to state that Mrs. Pet-
er Barr's health, i's not nearly so vigor
ons as her many friends would desire
and we hope a, change for the better
will soon ensue.
The Women's Missionary Society of
the Jackson church held a sewing bee
at the home of Mrs. "William Cunning-
ham, 7th line, last Wednesday. Each
member doing her duty a nice sized
bale was got ready for some .good
cs.nse.
The Anunal Sabbath School Enter-
tainment will be held in connection
with the Jackson church on the even-
ing of Tuesday, December 20111. At
the close of a fine program refresh-
ments will be 'served. A.. Howlett is
the energetic Superintendent.
bliss Grace Gergtisoe. who 2 months
ago entered Niagara Falls, Ont., hospi-
tal'to take a 3 months.conrso as a
probationer in training for a nurse,
has been aeeepted and r eceived to the
general staff of nurses to complete a 8
years' course. We wish her the best
of success. She is a daughter of W.
E. and, M>`s. Ferguson, 5th line,
Thos. Skelton, a former well know
residett of Morris, who has tirade his
headquarters at Brussels for some
years,' hap had ranter a peculiar ex-
perience iii the last fete weeks, viz., a
lapse of memory. Whether he had a
light stroke or otherwise does not
seem to be elear. Physically he has
good health. late Miss Lola Agar
of the
on Sabbath last was largely attended.
The family are deeply sympathised
Dr. Tom Laird, of Dakota, was
here this week for a short visit. His
mother, went with hint on the -home
journey. Many good wishes accom-
panying them as well as regrets on
Airs.: Land's removal.
A public meeting will be held in
Gibson's Hall, on Saturday evening,
Nov. 261h, to heat and discuss the 're-
port of the Committee appointed to
examine the different sites available.
for a Cemetery in the vicinity of
Ethel.
Friday evening of this week the
Laymen's Missionary Banquet will be
held iu the Township Hall, Ethel.
After supper addresses are to he de-
livered by Rev.Mr. Langford, Monk -
ton ; Rev. Mr. Nlillyard,• of Hensel). ;
and the pastor Rev. 311r. Wren.
A letter from ,Charles Dobson, Of
Solomon, Kansas, a former' well
known resident of this locality, says :
-Mrs. Dobson has been confined to
bed since 1st of last March and is
gradually getting weaker. The crops
were rather, light around Solomon
last season, no rain since Sept. 1st.
MISSIONARY. -The Thank -offering
meeting held in the Presbyterian
church, was well attended considering
the stag n
Ithe roads.
Rev. C. Amos,
L
of Atwood, gave a stirring address
settingforth the work of Missions
and showing the necessity of each one
doing their part in winning the world -
for Christ, P
• •98 was full of
The nddur. •
ist,
many Helpful suggestions end will
inspiremany to more earnest work.
'The chnir rendered splendid music.
Offering amounted to $29.00,
ADDRESS AND PRRSUNTA.TION.-The
members • of the Presbyterian W. F,
311. S, hearing of Dirs. J. Lairds in-
tended departure for .Oregon in the
near future presented her with an
address and gift of a nice land satchel.
She has been President of the Society
here for many year's andher going
away leaves a blank not 'easily :filled.
Address was as follows :-
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ings
NIRd. LAIRD.-lt is with fes
ings of 'sadness and regret that. we
learn that our relations as President
and members of the Missionary
Society are about to be severed.
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pass v
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showing
you that your week • with
us in the past has been appreciated.
During the tinge we have been 48-
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About Men' of Note,
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
r' celebrated his
89th birthday last Sunday aud among,
many congratulations was a i?sa'sa1itii
letter from Ring George. The Peppi
ier enjoys good health and appears a
vigorous as ever In the peeformance of
his many official duties.
Last ath mning scant `.Col
stoi, theSabbfar.fainedorRussian svriteu and
soldier, passed peacefully away,
midst the sorrow of rich and poor,
particularly the latter. He was 7
yad was oti1 the 001-
able
rs figuresofage ofnthe worldc,0
Owing to intestinal poisoning, con-
tracted while touring Mexico with
apress party, Rev. J. A. MacDonald,
D. D., the well known Editor of the
Toronto Globe,has been on the sick.
li list and 611 dot . Man admirers'
wll be glad to hear of his coinplet°
recovery.
Jamestown
An Oyster Supper will be held at
the resideuce of `Samuel Snell on Dec,
9131, proceeds to go to Victoria Hall
fund.
Sabbath School was held at " the
home of A. Simpson last Sunday
afternoon owipg .to the Hall being
minus: We have just began to.
realize whata boon the Hall was to
the' community.
with in this their second bereavement
inside a month. Miss Agar' was loved
let her,
t knew 1 who andres e
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Sabbath
church cin in the The service vier t
WobrsN's INSTITUTE. -The Novem-
ber meeting of the Institute was held
at the home of Mrs. S. Bunko, 17th
inst. 11 was the banner meeting since
the new year came in. The "Button-
hole" contest proved quite interesting.
Those who won laurels in the women's
and girls' classes were Mrs. R. T.
Miller and Miss Elsie Steachan respec-
tively. There will be no meeting in
December. The meeting for January,
1911, will be held at the home of Mrs.
P. C. Scott, Nforrisbank.
YVEvnarc+ BEens.-Word :has been.
received that MissEffieBeatrice, only
daughter of Mrs. J. W. Nieklin, of
Moorefield, was married at the resi-
dence of her cousin, J. C. Robinson,
Winnipeg, on Thursday, 3rd Nov. 1910
by Rev. Dr. Crummie, to Donald
Gunn Innes, Moorefield, formerly of
this place. The young couple will re-
side at Rivers, Man., where the groom
has a good position in a large general
store. A large circle of friends will
n
• 'est congratula-
tionsin estendingheattr g
tions to Mr. and Mrs. Innes, and wish
them.a very pleasant and prosperous
life.
VICTORIA HALL BURNED. Last
Saturday afternoon, about 1.45. fire
started in Victoria' Hall and despite
all that could be done -the comfortable
building was soon destroyed. D. Mc-
Donald. had,beeu over in the forenoon
cleaning up for Sunday and had a fire
going in the stove. Ile took the.
burners off some of the lamps to have
them boiled at bis home placing lamps
carefellyuuderone of the seats out of
the road. Some pupils of the Sabbath
School bad assembled to practice for a
Christmas entertainment and they
state that a "crackerjack" match on
the floor had. igniteby somebody
stepping upon it and had caught on
some oil and in an instantthere was a
blaze. The boys ran to N1r. McDon-
ald's store but by the time he got to
the Hall. entrance was impossible and
new organ, furniture, pictures, books,
etc.; all fell a prey to the devouring
element. There was au insurance • of
$550 on th'e premises carried by the
Howick Mutual. - The horse sheds
were not damaged. VictoriaHall was
a cosy frame structure 25 by 85 feet
and was formerly, a Congregational
church, located between Wroxeter and
Belmore. In 1901 it was purchased
and placed in position here and was
considerably improved in both its in -
terror and exterior. IL -served a very
useful purpose. for Sabbath School,
religious services Sabbath and Friday
eveniugs and was utilized for public'
gatherings of varied character. .A
meeting of the Trustees was held
Monday evening to discuss the sham -
tion and another convening will take
place Friday evening of this week.
It is proposed to erect a new cement
builder on the old site, possibly
larger -than the Hall burned, with
roomy basement and modern oonveui-
enees, the work to be proceeded wi' 1h
at once if weather will permit. 'T
unanimity that has characterized the
management and use of Victoria Hall
in the past 9 years is the best proof of
the necessity of its being rebuilt and
ts also 5.guarantee of the, heartiness
hat will be manifested in doing the
stork and footing the bill. By
all
t
means erect a new hall and let its pro-
portions be ample enough to obviate
the necessity for crarxunurg that was
sometimes evrdeneed fit past 'days in
endeavor to obtain entrance.
The name of Lord Stratheona L� d
generosity are synonymous.
year be donated 3300,000 to the Strath'
Bona trust for the encouragement of
physical and Military training
i
CP
anadian ublic schools. 3200,000
have been added byhis Lordship so
that ahalf ollars will be at
million dollars
interest insuring an annual income of
320,000 for the furtherance of the
purposes cited.
Howick Township Council
Council met Nov. 16th in Brown's
Hall, Fordwich,, pursuant to adjourn-
ment. Members present except Dep-
uty Reeve Hainstock. Minutes of last
meeting read and on motion of Dow-
neyand Winter were adopted. Ilir.
Bolt waited on Council with reference
to his bill of $10.00. Moved by Winter
and Downey. that the Council pay 111r.
Bolt the sum of 330 as settlement in
full for the keep of the McCullough
girls while ill with scarlet fever. -Gar -
reed. Moved by Underwood and Dow-
ney that the following accounts be
paid :-Wing Rogers, 81.00 ; George;
Hubbard,'repairing culvert, 2.50 W
Deitz,putting in culvert and gravel _;
ling, 61.00 ;. Win. Craig, rent for road
scraper, 50e • Wm. Sothern, under-
brushing,30.25; Ohne, Harris, filling
approachs, 13.75 ; NIr. Weston, clean-
ing out ditch, 15.50 ; P. Brown, plank
for bridge, 3.45 ; John Rudt, gravel-
iing, 63.10; William Ruclt, gravelling,
94.50; R. Harris, cutting brush and
culvert, 9.00 ; R. Nay, cleaning out
culvert, 1.00 ; John Darroch; gravel,
10.80R. Baker, gravel. 9.30 ; R, Mc-
Intosh, digging ditch, 37.60 ; George
Hubbard, putting in 2 culverts, 4.50 ;
J. Fry, spreading gravel, 1.90 ; O. Rog-
ers,
repairs to bridge at Fordwich,
1.60 ; Daniel Kempman, for benefit of.
outlet on Schaefer award. drain, 4.00
Henry Lohr, gravelling, 8.55 ; Robert
Earls, tile, 76.20 ; Wm. Kroft, plank
for bridge, 1.00 ; 0. Gedkie, repairing
culvert, 4.00 ; Bert. Longley, gravel,
3.00 ; Joseph Davidson, putting to tile.
in Fordwich, 11.00; Thos. Wallace,
tile and drawing same, 9.25; Wm.
Graham, balance for painting bridges,
40.00
Neil MoDerm
itt, ben.efit of
f
out
let, 5.;00• Saml. Johnston, inspecting
g
abutments, 13.50 : S. Strohm. part
pay on Hamilton and Bricker bridges,
450.00 ; J. Henebticker, digging ditch,
64.35 ; 3. A. Johnston, Howson share
of culvert, 7.97 ; Jno. Stewart, Howick -
share
share of culvert, 10.80 ; Heux;y Ooy-"
thie, engineer's fees on Grigg and Holt
awards, 29.75- E. D. Bolton, services
es
and Wa
cercoms
Ditches.
under the
Act, 41.40C. W. Walker, expenses
on drain,1.20 • Thos. Dancey, digging
twp. part of Wallace award, 3.60 ; F.
Lynn, ditching and tiling, 4:551 - -
vin Rogers, filling approaches at , f
bridge, 50.00 ; Thos. G. Shearer, tele-
phone messages, 1.15. Moved by Win-
ter and Downey that this Council do
now adjourn to meet again on Satur-
day, the 26th day of Nov„ at 2 o'clock
pp
m„ to Brown's Hall, Fordwich.-
Carried. L. WALsERere.
, al
Cranbrobk
Mr. and Mrs. Walker, of Burlington,
are the guests of Mrs. Thos. Cameron.
Mise Mina McRae bus gone to'Ot
taws and Glengarry on an extended
visit.
1!. Raddatz is home from Stratford
and his eye -sight much improved we
are pleaseto state.
The pastor will preach in the Meth-
odist church, Oranbrook, on Sunday
at 2.45. Anniversary services in this
church will be held on Sunday Dec.
4th, with Tea Meeting and Lecture on
Monday evening Dec. 5th. Subj_ect of
Lecture by the pastor will be "Remi-
niscences of theNorthwest." Sections
of music will also be provided and
agood time is expected. The P
re l
-
ers ou Anniversary Sunday will be
Rev. De. Oaten at 2.45 and Rev. D,,
Wren, NC, A., of Ethel, at 7 p.m.
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Lees .EV. J
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LH
After almost eight years suffering
ft•om paralysis, death came to relieve
Rev. J. H. Watts, of Walkerton, on
Saturday evening, Nov. 12th. Seven
years lastMay,Me. Wattswas.str•and
with paralysis while on the street t
since that burs has been practically
helpless, having lost the use of his
limbs. A year age a, second stroke
cane and on Saturday death relieved
his sefferingi,. Mr. Watts was born in
Halifax in 1828. Ln 1858 he was mar-
ried to Elizabeth •Norsworthy who
still survives him. He entered the
Methodist ministry int ' 1858. Those
were the days of the circuit riders and
the fields were large, the parishioners
few and scattered, aud the remtfliera-
1)1011 email. Many are the hardships
he aud his wife endured in the early
Of his labors
tied o0
nstdet•aUle C
a
clas
y
and
afternoon conducted by Rev. J. W, were its the countyc. s of Brine
Andrews was vary impressive,. De- Grey. I -lis first rhaige was Khmer -
Posed grassed away cit Thursday, aged dine. From there he was stint to
24 years 1nronth and 10 days. Ilanoeer, and his circuit extended,
Maitland Presbytery
The Presbytery of Maitland met in
McIntosh church on Nov, 1715;, for the
ordination of Mr. James Stieu Mc-
Millan and to Induct him into the pastoral
charge of Bel more and McIntosh.
Rev, Mr. Moyer, of St. Helens, Mod-
erator of Presbytery. presided. Rev.
T. S. Duncan, B. D., of Lucknow;
preached a very apptooriate sermon
after which the interim Moderator, Rev.
Mr Perrin, narrated the steps leading
up to the call. Reverends MV Young,
of Clifford ; Mr. Dobsou, ot.Fordwich
and Mr. McKenzie, of Wroxeter Meth-
odist chinch, being present were invited
to sit as corresponding Memders.. 'CUs
Moderator then put the usual questions
to the minister elect whieb were answer-
ed iu'the affirmative, after which, by
prayer by the Moderator and laying on
of the hands of the Presbytery, Mr.
NleIlillau was ordained to the . office
t HtiCl
Hrdneted into
initistry the bol in
of Y
Y
the pastoral charge ot Belmore and
McIntosh. It v. Mr. :Fait, and Rev.
Mr, Y
errin suitablyaddressed the minis-
ter mad cungregatioe as to their respect-
ive duties. Mr. Metiiltati was mtroduc-
. ed to the members of the cougregatiou
by Nr. Perrin and Nlr. Darroch. Mr.
Perrin was presented with en address of
appreciatieu as. interim Moderator, .:1km
cotnpatried by n well filled pulse.
Presbytery conferred with managers
el the congregation and found every-
thing in it satisfactory roeditlou.
Mr, Brenner presented a still from
Pine River in favor of Rev. C. M.
Rutherford, signed by xx3 numbers' and
49 adherents offering stipend of ,850
with intim hurl two wtelts holidays.
The call was sustained nett the Clerk
minimized to cite the rottgt•egetians of
Dun t
nuoi and
Pott Albert to a .l
et
e
m their behalf at Lisa Deeernbut meet-
ing of Presbytery, W. J West,
Clerk of Prosbytery,
Some lively Local Option 'campaigns
are already on the program. 13y the
sweep Ibat has been made it is ht
ptoo
some Government to wipe 0 h
q • and
t 1• Ce it craft ( l
booke Cin e i
th
Scatula 1
thereby place Teinperanee workers- on
aneven footing with the advocates of
the liquor traffic,