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The Brussels Post, 1897-9-24, Page 6Eve xusul$ Va t ,.-•ig ri3Ahle0ED' EVERY FRIDAY MORNING lin time for the early mail) at "The Post's Steam El:bilshhig Boise, TUIINBBBST ST., Bn0885ns, ONT.. Tye01rt or snr.=crrnmrnv:-Oen dollar a year, in advance, The,date to -which every 6ubscrlption is paid is denoted by the date on the address label. ADs w'rleinn B 0Ee, The following rates will be charged to those who advertise by the you: - Brace I 1 xnn. g mo 18 mo +nun . Ono ' ✓ ' ` BG OO 00.00 2.00 Hall. 20.00 12.00 8,00 Eighth '� ,,, 1200 8.00 6,00 Dight cents per lino for first insertion, and three cents per line for each .subsequent in. sertion. All advertisements measured as Nonpareil-121iuos to theinch, Business Cords, eight linos and under, ee per annum. Advertisements without a otitic diree- tions, will be inserted until forbid, and charged accordingly. Instructions to change .or disoont1uue an advertisementmust be left at the counting of each week 00i10 1e imperative. Tuasda3' Editor and Proprietor. A Visit to Waterloo, Antwerp and surrounding country not being far from Holland and partaking largely of the same peouliaritiee of soil, climate, people, &o., we were frequently reminded of many of the things which Mr. Jansen so graphically pictures in leis popular lectures on Holland. Here we see the houses, streets, stables, wooden boots, coo., &c., which has become familiar through these addresses. One thing we noticed particularly and that was the ex. tree ;r nc»meas and rih ess of rho dress- es worn Py the Antwerp ladies in 00m- parison with those seen In Paris. We of course expected the opposite. But in Antwerp and Brussels, nearly every, lady was beaatifally though not always richly dreeeed. The harmonizing of color in their dresses and especially in the milli- nery was pleasing to the eye and indicat. ed a cultivation of taste not to be seen in Canada. Passing cm, however, we took the train for Brussels through a fine, rolling oouutry, and one or two fair sized towns. Of these latter, Moeines with its lace manufactures and its Oetbedral ie the most important. The country be• tween Antwerp and Brussels has many features quite new to a Canadian but time will not permit to describe it fully now. Suffice it to say that it is more rolling than farther North though many farms seem to be so level that wherever a ditoh is seen it is nearly full of water. The fields hare are set off with wire fences, the wire being strung from small iron poste instead of from wooden ones as vete es. Nnk many ne.thlo or horses are seen but large flocks of ebeop are grazing everywhere. The houses show extreme cleanliness as in Holland, and indicate that the people are generally well to do. Altogether the country appears to be peeoperous and mora progressive than some others seen, though the same crude, slow, I almost said, antedelavian, imple- ments and methods of harvesting are everywhere in evidence as in other coun- tries on this side of the water. Brusselsreached, we benotne at onoe aware that we were in a lively, progres. sive city. Probably the big International Exhibition in progress pauses some of the stir and bustle which pervades every street and square from the Station to the suburbs. The mein streets were bril- liantly illuminated by electric lights, gas lights and Chinese Lanterns. Imitations of tbeee last two, made of glass or por- celain were along two or three otreeto for miles in length suspended by the hundred across the streets and along the front of the larger houses and shops in fantasti- cally arranged figures or in graceful curves making some artistic designs. The effect of these all, espeotally in some of the public squares, when fully lighted up at night was magioal. It was like some everahanging fairy Beene in which the gay moving throng of humanity fitly pictured the fairies themselves. Bunt- ing, national andotherwise, was every- where verywhere displayed in profusion. The notels which catered to British travellers usually floated theUnion Jaok in addition to their own. In the Exhibition ground too, all around the British exhibit the dear old flag seemed to guard like flying sentinels the interests of the old land. It is impossible to describe the feeling that comes over "a true Britisher" in a foreign country surrounded by alien tongues, peoples customs and banners when he sees or toltabee the "flog that has braved a thousand years the battle and the breeze." Even the sight of it floating horn the masthead of a ship or steamer seems to inspire confidence in the staunchness and sea worthiness of the craft. The exhibition itself was not of so much interest to ns. Moab, all of it in- deed, wee good, but it was small in com- parison with the World's Fair in 1893 and some departments were no better than the Indaetrial in Toronto every year. Franoe, I think, made the greatest dieplay. Every phase of Frenoh industry and art almost, was to be seen. The parts representing the manufacture of different articles were of considerable in. tenet, Far and felt hate, artificial the paper of all sorts, engraving and printing of all kinds, silk, woollen, cotton and linen, Spinning and weaving were per- haps the most important. One could. order a felt hat to measure and "while you wait" you could see it made, from the fur still on the skin till it was dyed and ribboned ready to don. So with many other things. But as exhibitione are so common at home and es all are a good deal alike I shall not now inflict up- on you further details. Next m0rniu0 we bolded to vielt the battle field at Waterloo. To every Brit- ish subject this is a sight of peculiar in- terest. Indeed all nations seen: to be in. tended in it, for all nationelties and elasees visit it. The none of the battle 10 abort 13 miles from Brussele. The train, &Etor a half hour's ride through the forest along the touts taken by Welling- ton and his brave troops on the night pre. ceding the greet victory. It will be re. membered that the deepatohes informing shim of Neptyloon's advance on Waterier) roadbed him during the progress of a ball in Bruseele, when "Belgium's capital had gathered then her .beauty and her obivairy." There ig a memotial to Wellington, ereoted by the British par- liament Ibelieve, on the spot in Brussels where he, mounted on the nearest horse Le could find, ordered the bugle to sound the oall to arms and deliver to hie officers orders to marsh the troopo at onoe to Waterloo He then re-entered THE BRUSSELS POST dine, 500 ; Lnoknow, 556 ; Brusoele, 545 ; Teeeweter, $47 ; Lithe], 550 ; leordwiob, $42 ; Gorrie, 544 ; Wroxeter, $29; Bluevale, $84 ; Ashfield, 538 ; Belem, $29:; Bethel, $28 ; Ripley, 540 ; Bervie, 558 ; Tiverton, $10• White- church, $30 ; Bolgrave, $3•L, Eaoh minister in charge is required also to pay Ms apartment, read over a number of into the fund au amount equal to 8 per despatches, repliod to same, and made cent. of all that he receives as salary. hie plan of Campaign, had his own horse Arrangements were made for bolding the brought and in forty-three minutes was annual missionary and educational meet - on `^n t 1? ^t r1 For his r^." c^',•' held arming the eoeiiht , autumn and winter. A Sunday sobool oouvontimr will be hold in connection with the Epworth Leagues at Wingham on the 14th and 15th of October, It was decided to have two Olen Leaders' Con- ventions some time during next Winter nos et Renseele and°tbo other at Lusk- 1 now. The annual May meeting will be held in Teeewater. At the evening meeting very excellent addressee were delivered by Rev. J. S. Fisher on "The History of Methodism," and by Dr. Pascoe on "What to Make Lite," promptnees in this critical mo• ment the memorial was erected.. The road to Waterloo even at that time most have been beautiful but probably the thoughts of the great Com- mander were too busy with the moment - nee. fame R1 hq.,,1 t" foIrn nor' 11,110 of what was passing. It would have been a pleasure to ride over the same road in the saddle, bat our time would not per- mit. The Railway station nearest the field is called Braine L'Allend throe miles farther on than the Village of Waterloo. Arriving there a coach le in waiting to convey paseengere if they so choose, to theoentre of the field miles distant, the fare one way is a frano the return journey 1} francs for the coaob alone. It was our good fortune on the way out to meet an English gentleman, a retired physician, who bad been several times over the ground before. He was one of the affable kind who delight in showing kindness to others. His readiness to give all possible information enabled us to view the more important points of interest in the shortest time. On the centre of the field is a lenge mound of earth called the mound of the Lion, 200 feet in height, thrown up on the spot where the Prinoe of Orange was wound- ed in the battle. Thie mound is about of a mile in diameter at the base and is eurmonnted by a square stone ooping 15 or 20 feet high, and formed into• wide steps around wbinh observers may see all parts of the field. On top of the stone is the figure of a huge lion oast by Ooekorill, of Liege, from cannon captured from the French et the battle and is said to weigh 20 tons. From the top of this "Mound let the Lion," the whole Laid like a huge spread -out cane may be Been. From our English friend we soon learned the position of the oontending armies, where the chief struggles of the day tools place, where some of the bravest had fatleo, where the wounded were cared for, and many other thinge"histoi•i- cat and otherwise connected with the memorable battle. One rather ludicrous incident connected with the "Lion" is perhaps worthy of epaoe. In 1882 it will be remembered that the Belgians and the French had a "warlike brush." The Frenoh soldiers on their way to Brussels stepped aside to see the field and in order to avenge Waterloo hacked a few inches off the Lion's tail. The French General to his honor and credit prevented further injury to the mound. It has often been suggested that the "tail be repaired" but the Belgian Govt. refused, saying that it would be a pity to remove evidence of how easily a great battle may be avenged. It is said the French themselves have even ufY;: nc; t" 0,41,1 i the d,,,,iap,. to ra• move any obloquy that may be attached to it, but still the same refusal as a taunt to the "Avengers" of Waterloo. At the foot of the mound there is a hotel where English is freely spoken. Part of she hotel In seL epee. as tocteeniel for relics of the fight --swords, bullets and armor of all kinds are here Bet out in order with date of finding and place where found recorded. A visitor's book contains many historic names. To Mies McDonald the field and mne. eum were of more than ordinary interest. Her grandfather, Capt. Alex. McDonald, took an aotive part in the engagement. He was wounded several times, though not severely, had two horses shot under him, and•for gallantry and courage WES made a Major. Not =oh wonder that she scanned carefully the armor found to see if any bore his name. Many of the swords had the owner's name engraved on them near the hilt. She found none, though ebe was allowed the distinguish• ed honor of writing in a book, kept sacred for the desoendenls of those who took part in the fight, her name, date of visit, plaoe of residence, regiment and position v of soldier, ancestor or relative end her relation to said ancestor. The keeper of the book told her it was an honor to have one's name enrolled in that book and of late years not many new names had been added, I'MSTIILC'L' MEETINGS. GODEnron DramaooT.-The regular meet. iug for the Methodist churches in this district was held at Londesboro', Rev. S. Bond, Pres., of Seafortb, presiding, and Rev. J. Edge, of Goderich, as Secretary. Thie dietriot now embraeee Goderich, Clinton, Seafortb, Rolmesville, Blyth, Dungannon, Nile, Benmiller, Auburn, Walton, Londesbore', Bayfield, Varna and Tnokeremith. Each circuit is to be responsible for the educational meetioge, end nearly all the circuits will make their own arrangements for missionary work. Every minister ou the district was present except three, while many of the lay representatives were absent. The Superannuation aoeeesments on eaoh oongregation are as follows, being based on a 5 per that. assessment on general contribution :-Goderich-North St., 575 ; Victoria St„ 944 ; Olinton-Ratton• bury, St., $70 ; Ontario St., 551 ; Sea. forth, $56 ; Holmeeville, 941 ; Blytb, mill7 er, 583 ; Auburn, 44 949 ;le Walto40 n, 625; Londeeboro, $46 ; Tuokeromibh, 619 ; Bayfield, 527 ; Varna, 941. Some oon- vereation took plume concerning revival work in the district. R, Holmes was requested to see what arrangements could be made towards holding a Class Leaders' Convention. The next May District Meeting will be held at Blyth. WmosLttr DreTaxoT.-The annual financial meeting of what is known as the Wingham Diotriot of the Methodiet ahuroh was held at Lnoknow. The district now embraces Wingham, Kin- cardine, Luoltnow, Brussels, Teeswatet, Ethel, 1?ordwiob, Gerrie, Wroxeter, Blue - vole, Ashfield, Salem, Bethel, Ripley, Bervie, Tiverton, Whitechurch, and Bel- grave. Each station and circuit were represented by the pastor except Ethel end Bervie, which were represented by the junior preaobers, Rev. Messrs. Stewart and Dever, resp0atively, A number of lay representatives were also present. Rev, Dr, Paseo, of Wingham, 98281101, and Rev, S. Muxworthy, of Teeewat0r, acted as Secretary. The fol. lowing amounts were asked from the eevaral oiterate in aid of the Superannu- ation Fund :-Wingham-960 ; Kinoar. '1'O1: A. 0. U. W. The A. 0. U. W. commends iteelt to every man of serious thought for the ndvencement and progress of the beet interests of the family, the protection of which prompts a constant vigilance for a Nation's good, and the purest sentiments which lead to the worship of the Almighty Ruler of the Universe. Its prinoiploe, "teach us the nobler forms of charity -to to hpractice ge avefaithinleach otheto r, andsustaintruth, avoid all envyiugs and wrath." Those who be. Bove in the moral elements of existence, the shelter of the orphan and the widow, and in the performanoe of ennobling deeds, are invited to join. The Grand Lodge of Ontario was organ- ized on Feb. 18th, 1879, at Loudon, Ont.. and was set apart as a separate benefici- ary juriediotion on the let day of June, 1880. There are now 414 lodges 'and 31,000 members. The order's plan of operation is one tint can be rc::kdily 11,darstcerl, and pro. Panto many features that must commend themeelves at a glance to those who are desirous of'finauoial proteotion for their families at their death. Self-government is the basis of its plan and it is assured through the lodge.eystem, by which the members have immediate or represents. tive control of all matters oonneobed with the order. The most distinctive feetnre of the order is what is designated ae the bene- floiary fund, a carefully devised, well. guarded, economical and beneficial system, by means of which the enm of 51,000 or 52,000 is seoured to each mem. heed family, or such person as he may olecoee to designate. During the 28 years since the order has been established this sum bas been paid promptly in full in each case of death, to the person entitled to receive it within a few weeks, and without litigation or troublesome form- alities. Each person who becomes a member of the order will pay to the financier of his" to /to ae per the following graded rates :- Rate per Rate per kgs. 181.000 52,000, 18 to 24 inolusive 5 00 51 20 25 to 29 inclusive 70 1 40 30 to 84 ineloarve 75 1 50 85 to 89 inclusive 80 1 60 40 to 44 inolusive 90 1 80 45 and over 1 00 2 00 These rates are fixed cm el the age of the member ab the time of joining the order in Ontario, and aro stationary. The amonnt set aside f .0 the reoerv,e fund will be the aooumulevions in the beneficiary fund at the end of each year, after paying all death losses. 'Chis fund will bo invested in Government seouritiee and when it has reaohed $5,00;000, the interest accumulations and the mese in the benefloiaryfund will then be used to pay death losses, thereby reducing the assessments to the members. WHAT I KNOW ABOUT MOSQUI- TOES. y. SEPT, 24, 1$97 SPECIFIC , Fort ti F] h•O LA. "Sine° childhood, 1 haYe been afflicted with scrofulous boils and soros, Willett caused me terrible suffering, Physicians wero unable to hole Me, and I only grew worse under their care. .At length, I began to take AYER'S Sersanprilla, and very soon grew hot- ter. After using half a dozen bottles I was completely cured, so that I have not had a boil or pimple on any part of my body for the last twelve years. I can cordially recommend Ayer's Sarsa- ia:Willa as the Very best blood -purifier in existence." - G. T. BEIN12AHT, Myersville, Texas. TIM ONLY WORLD'S PAIR Saarsap�l.rWW a Ryer's Cherry Pectoral cures Coughs and Colds Wanted—An Idea Wbsome canSimplthink of e e thlag to wealth Protest your Mew; they_ may bring You wealth Write JOAN WEDiSERBIIRN & 00. P01000 Atter. nnyd hWaofhwo onu, n0dr0Od , arnte051wsperde ober The Editor of the St. Mary's Journal has been rusticating in Muskoka and he tells his experiences with the mosquitoes of that section ae followe :-And now, having said go much of Muskoka, I can- not justly close a description of the oharme of this memorable region without referring to one of the least and yet one of the greatest -possibly not one of the most striking, but certainly one of the most pointed-featuree of this land of many charms. This land of rooks and rivulets, of cedar, pine anti fir is also the land of the MOSQUITO. And whether yon bask in the sunshine ou the bare and rooky bluff or geek ehelter in the deep glades of the forest, he ie with you. You may gather with your friends around the oamp•fire or paddle out upon the waters in the moonlight, but he's there. He was the first to greet me when I lauded in this country and I feel -yes, I feel it in a hundred spots -he will be the last upon the dock when I nm gone. Through the day and through the night ; in my ups end in my downs ; in manses and in health ; in sorrow and in sunshine he was ever with me and STOOK closer than a brother all the time. In my loneliest hour when no one else was near, he hov- ered over ane around me and Bang hie sweetest song into my ear, and when in happier mood I wee entranced by my surroundings and lifted for the moment above the common things of time and sense, ib wag hie timely presence that suddenly brought me back to feel that life was stilt a reality and that mortal man was made to mourn. °harmed by his Bong I lay awake et night when all else in nature save he and I were still, and long ere morning dawned, by hie gentle toneh, I was again called forth to join bimeelf and family in their matins before daybreak and to carry• out into the coming day many warm evidences of the love With which he bored me, Dear mosquito 1 for many years I have. been in touch with your humblebrethten, the moll, lean, lenity fellowe that ate down around St. Marys, but they are only parodies on you. Appetites they have not got. Bashful and reserved they have failed to leave their imprint on the ooantry and the stranger as you have loft yours on me, and, should it be my sad misfortune in the year) that are to come, to never visit Muskoka's highland lakes again, I eball parry away with me in lasting remembrance all over my bead and half ways down my back, (loop and lingering recolieotiona of 'your abiding love for me, living memories whish 1 fear neither time nor vinegar shall eftaoe, BRUSSELS P 1•�� HUI I wish to inform the people of Brussels and surrounding district that I have pur- chased the Pump Bnsiuees of JAMES BELL and will be found ready to attend to all wants in either new work or repairs at moderate prices. No better Pump in the market. Order left at my shop or residence or at P. SCOTT'S shop will be promptly looked after. tzs'Orders taken for the Digging of Wells and Cisterns. MILL STREET, - BRUSSELS. Are You a CYCUST? If you require a Wheel you should call on the undersigned. Ae a, proof of the fact that we do the business we append the sales already made this season ; Rev. 7. Rose, Geo. Thomson, Gents' } J. T. Dodds, E. & D. NEW BA.RNES J. H. Cameron, Jno. Smith, W.D., Y Cousle A. Keifer, H. Hunter, Mise M. Meadows, J. A. Stewart, - CLEVELAND D. Straohan, J. Hamilton, J. Keilington, A. McKay, G. McKay, L. Williamson, J. Brown, I.13RANTFORD SECOND RAND WHEELS COUSLEY. Wanted—An Idea t gto 000 pk Protect your Mem; they_ may bring you wealth. Write 301114 WROD11aBURN & 00. Patent Attor- neys, t hWashington, of two huD. ndr d'fuveatloua wantted. odor DR. CASE'S to THE ORIGINAL KIDNEY PILL, 9D KIDNEY= ILS THE ONLY KIDNEY•LIVEft PILLS VER LLS T. Dehisce, Manor:sr Stomia"l Bank, Brad. ford, Ont„ hays. GI neon liadnry-Liver f;llx nos a Grand medicine for Ow kidneys and Liver. W, 9. Caaa,en, „S tleCaul SL 'Toronto, re• Preeendhg Motored Star soya Chase's Pills ant ike laneie (no the r lid of Imes n .he h,hnus unset and oonrtpennh. ; f 03 eryx hrre, er by mailoft mac flax y ,-,rc, to• EDifAiiooti, 517E8 1. CO. ,.v"'ane 8'r 504.!151, t8£ rs> i.n Goods All Summer Goods T. Reduction in Canned Goods. 81b. Can of Peaoheo worth 25o now 15o 8 " Poare " 25o " 15e 3 " Apricots " 250 " 15o 8 " Green Gages 25o " 15o 3 " Egg Plums " 250 " 160 3 !' PineApplee 25o " 150 These Goods are all First- class at GIVES', ORES ^ AND IN fNESTION D'12.Z IN 88' v. .. RU if(ON;'s ON TH;E; An Agreeable Laxative and NEitVA TOM0. 5012 by Druggists or sent by Mail, 200,,00c,, and 81.001>or package. Oamplse fres, �.0ft The Favorito 00073 POWDER •ta 0 for the Teeth andlireath,26e• r, �i• F. nid' y -* "`. Nle,T, Neveves."s , rt nevnnI . MONE'V TO LOAN. Any Amount of Money to Loan on Farm or Village Pro- perty at 6 & 6 Per Cent., Yearly. Straight Loans with privilege of repaying when required. Apply to A. Hunter, Division Court Clerk, Brussels. • NS Iv ATL yLIZS S OP If you want a Bargain the plan is at REIMEMIERITEZIEMMEMIM ,.nomv-s°r w. ey To keep out the Flies and be Comfortable you must have Sclleeu 110011s intlo S811e611s It Pays to Buy the Bost that is jade. Order your Doors from us and get the Best Screen Door on the market. Wilton & Turnbull —®FIR, SS LS. rati -'i of Toronto. Established 1'871. 01 CS 01 e' • ra '" 00 0 • 90 m co sin o� c, 0. K m 0 0 p 0 G C Tho Policy Contract issued by this Association is perfection itself, UNCOND/T!ONAL, ACCUMULATIVE, AND AUTOMATICALLY NON -FORFEITABLE. It,leaves nothingfurther to bo desired. Bates andffullinfor- pp mation furnished on plication. EBItalt, Agent, Brussels. Gl f+, 0 irr �31•ld 311813) an miO sat of fLte ago Sco n>� to Ra .0500, for •fee fief ag,. G tuff cvi oe. to 4th, de 111 ma ode be to La 1e da L•r 00, im el m tl 71 111 a tc 01 n t 0 le 11 1, le h f, 0 0 7 1 1