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The Brussels Post, 1893-10-27, Page 1Vol, 21. No, 18, World's Fair. A reception was given by the Governor. General of Canada, Earl of Aberdeen, to the Canadian commissioners, exhibitors and others at the Canadian pavilion at 8 o'clock Saturday afternoon. His Exoel. lefty spoke eloquently of the exhibits and of the praise they deserved, and oleo of the extrema pleasure it afforded him to meet them as Governor-General of Can. oda. Lieut. -Governor Ohapleau, of Quobeo, followed with an excellent apoeoh, and three hearty cheers were given to His Exooiionoy the Governor, General and Her Majesty the Queen. At 4:30 a reoepbion was given to the Earl and Lady Aberdeen by Dirootor General Davie and the officers of the exposition. All were present, besides distinguished foreign commissioners and others, A toast was given by Director -General Davie to His Excellency and Lady Ab• ordeen. The Earl responded at length, with a generous tribato to the World's Fair. The Earl then visited the New York building, and a great orowd gave him a cordial reception. As 0 p. on. His Exoollenoy visited the Manitoba exhibit, which gave him great pleasure, and after visiting the ()attache!) exhibit in the art gallery, finished up a busy day at a ban. gust giveu at the Now York building. There was almost a riot in Lady Aber- deen's village of industries Saturday night. A second attempt was made by about fifteen Irishmen to pull down the Union Sack which had been floating from the tower of Blarney Castle in honor of Lady Aberdeen's husband, the Governor• General of Canada. The Irishmen gained access to the top of the tower and tore down the British emblem because they did not consider it should bo un- furled in an Irish village. They were detected In the act by some of the village employees, and the guards drove the of. fenders out into the Midway. The gang returned stealthily in a short time and climbed over one side of the fence. The guards were on the alert, however, auepecting that another attempt would be made ae soon as the flag was strung up again, and pounced upon the intruders. Then came the exciting part of the scene. The guards summoned a petrol wagon and tried to arrest the whole number in face of threats from it crowd of several thousand sympathizers, who quickly gathered around the village. The wagon came on the double quiok and the force of guarcla tried to cope with the anti• English visitors. They no sooner had got one or two of their prisoners into the wagon than the men who pressed around it pulled them out. Three of the ring- leaders were finally taken prisoners, after a pitched battle of some minutes' dur- ation. Tho Earl of Aberdeen arrived at the village, with his secretary, just after the battle, and was very indignant at the insult which had been offered the flag of Her Majesty's dominions. The Ontario fruit display in the Horti- cultural Building is now generally recog nized ae the most impressive from an educative standpoint of all the Canadian exhibits at the (Columbian Exposition. Prof. Saunders, of Ottawa, Ontario, Director of the Dominion experimental stations, after looking carefully over it Saturday, said he was delighted. The Ontario fruit show was more magnificent than be had expected could be made in Chicago. The Missourians went thoroughly through the Ontario exhibit Saturday morning, came back in the afternoon, after a critical examination of all the other exhibits, and voluntarily ex- pressed the belief that for great variety and even excellence in all branches of fruit Ontario stood at the bend. Io spite of 60 feet extra space allotted for the overflow from Ontario there is yet not sufficient room to display 42 cases of ap• pies, pears, plume, grapes and quinces that have strived. James D. Hutchinson, a stationary en. ginger, and Mise Lottie Ziokler, both residents of Waukegan, Ill., were married at noon on Tuesday et Chicago in the Ferris wheel. The ceremony was per. formed by Rev. D. E. Hartley, of Wan. kept], when the bridal party had reach- ed the top of the Oriole. The party of eightinoludod the father of the groom and mother of the bride. Grey Council Meeting. Council met at the Township Hall, October 20th, pursuant to adjournment, members were all preeent except Mr. Dames. Minutes of last meeting wore read and approved. A letter was read from John Cardiff stating that the ditch on road in front of lot 2, non. 7, under award No. 4, was not deep enough to give him a proper outlet, and asks the council to deepen their portion of said ditch eix inches more than the award oalle for. No notion taken. Petition of Uriah Mc. Fadden and 25 othere praying for aid to support William Fargahareon's two children who ware left at the honed of Mrs. Shine, eon. 12, Moved by Thomas Ennio, mended by Walter Oliver that the sum of $10.00 per month be granted, that the Treasurer be hetrueted to pay Aire, Wm, Shine the sum of $10,00 per month to be paid monthly from the first day of Deo:unbar 1898 until further notice. Carried. Applioation of Conrad Micheal for ditch on road in front of lots 33 and 34, oon. 10. Moved by James Turnbull, seconded by Thome Ennis that the council make and maintain forty per (tent. of said ditch provided Air, Michael make and maintain bhe balance. Carried. The following accounts pre. Dented and paid, viz. :—John Osborne, gravelling at lot 80, oon. 18, $20,60; Thos. Aleook, ditolo and culvert at lot 5, oon. 17, 980.00 ; Peter McDougall, shovelling and hauling gravel 96.00 ; Robt. Mo- GRVih, underdrain aoroee road, lot 9, eon. 17, $8,00 ; John McKinnon, gravel- ling on siderond 1, con. 8, 95.00 ; Peter Sinclair, ditch at lot 16, con, 14, $0.40; George MoKay, assisting engineer making survey on Government drain No. 2, oon. ,17,$4.50 ; Claae. Osborne, assisting en. ginger melting survey Govermnent drain Silo. 2, oon. 17, $0,00; Marshall Harrison, assisting engineer making survey and board, $10.50; Charles Harrison, team 4 Jaye assisting engineer, $10.00 ; 13. Al. BRUSSELS, Doak, hauling gravel and stone at lot 10, con. 14, $1.25 ; Jahn Miller, gravel for 1892.93, $4 00 ; Oharlee IIarrimmi, ditolo• iing et Iota 25, con. 14, engineer's award, $3.76. David Brown, gravelling on side. road 6, oon. 14, $28,00 ; Wesley Young, ehovelling gravel, $2.00 ; A, MoNiehol, digging award ditob lot 10, con. 18, $24- 85 ; Euooh Olark, repairing oulvort lot 10, non. 17, $1.00 ; George McMillan, balance conked for cleaning out tap drain, lot 23, Dons. 10 and 17, $126.00 ; Robb, Berry, assisting engineer making survey Government No. 2, oon. 17, $5.00 ; Isaac Lake, repairing culvert on eideroad 5, oon. 10, $1.60 ; Thomas Stevenson, gravel, $4.20 ; George Mc- Millan, making breakwater at lot 28, oon. 16, 92.75 ; Dr. Ferguson, medioal attend- ance and medicine to Samnel Shine family, indigents, 910.00 ; Hugh Oen-. Hingham, culvert at lot 20, oon. 11, 917.00 ; Thomas Stevenson, culvert at lot 27, cone. 0 and 10, 918.50, andculvert at lot 20, cons. 9 and 10, $22.75 ; Frank Banter, balance oonbraot on approach to Oraubrook bridge and two loads gravel, extra, $7.50 ; Mabee! Reymann, cleaning award ditch at lot 20, oon. 12, $8.00 ; Wm. Steles, spikes fur culverts, $3.65 ; B. Alcock, putting earth on crossway, lot 10, non. 12, 98.00 ; James Martin, gravel, 9(1.88. Wm. Milne, plank for bridge, lot 8, con. 2, $17.21 ; James Ken- dall part payment for making road, lots 17,18 and 19, oon, 17 and 18, $10.00 ; Roderick MoLeod, balance oontraot gravelliug at lot 35, cons. 5 and 0, $8.00. Council then adjourned to meet again at Township Hall on Fridsy the 24th day of November 1893. Wnx. Soaxoxo, Clerk, PROHIBITION CONVENTION. iiact Huron Organizes. Last Friday afternoon a large number of temperance workers assembled in the Town Hall, Brussels, in response to a call for a Convention for the purpose of organizing this Riding for the coming vote on the question of Prohibition. After singing and prayer offered by Rev. J. Ross, B. A., business was commenced. A committee, consisting of Rev. D. Millar, Rev. R. Paul, R. Elliott, J. Moore and W. H. Kerr, was appointed to pre- pare a program for the Convention. While this committee was at work short epasehea were given by Thos. Straohan, Rev. J. Ross, Rev. J. Greene, Rev. G. H. Cobblediok, J. Morrison and others. The following delegates were report- ed :— Howick, Rev. Mr. Greene and Airs. Lawrie. Wroxeter, Thos. Ree, Miss Annie Al- an, Mise Carrie Lawrie, Jas. Fox, Mise Annie Sanders, Miss Fox, Mrs. T. Gib- son, Mr's. E. A. Shaw, Mr. Gibb and John 'Thompson. Turnberry, Jae. Gilmour, Rev. J. W. Pring and J. Johnston. Morris, Wm. Knox, Mise Currie, Mies Russell, Wm. Jackson, Thos. Maunders, Jonathan Moore, Isaac and Robt. Currie, Joseph Parker and J. Ross. Brussels, Revde. R. Paul, D. Millar, J. Ross, G. H. Oobblediok, A. M. McKay, J. McAlpine, Mies Hoare, Miss Herr, D. Nogg, S. McCall, A. Sample, H. E. Mad• look and Miss Smith. Grey, Thos. Strachan, J. Moore, E. Garvin, Rev, H. E. Newcombe, 3. J. Mitchell, Air. Elliott, A. Stewart, Mrs. D. Eckmier, Miss Milne, Miss Lang, Joseph Faulkner, J. Knight, J. Dilling, Jas. Calder and Duncan McDonald, MoRillop, J. Morrison, Thos. David. eon, Rev. P. Musgrave and Andrew Gov. oilook. It wee decided to oall the organization The East Huron Prohibition Associa- tion. The following oMiae bearers were then eleoted as follows :—President, W. H. Kerr ; Ssoretery, Jas. Moore ; Treasurer, A. M. MaKny. Vioe-Presidents—How- idlc, J. Armstrong V. 8. and Rev. J. Greene, Gorda. Wroxeter, Jas. Fox, Turnberry, Rev. J. W. Pring, Bluevele. Morris, W. J. Johnston and Thomas Maunders. Brussels, 13. Gerry. Grey, Thos, Straohan and James Smillie. Mo• Killoe, John R. Govenlook• Hullsbt, Arthur Woodman. The ministers of Brussels were added to the Central Exe. outive. Moved, eeoonded and carried that the various Vioe•Prosidonts be asked to gall organization meetings in their respective municipalities at as early a date as pos- sible and that the odium eleoted be re• ported to bhe Riding Secretary, For the purpose of meeting expenses for hall rent, literature, postage, priating and other neoeesary expenses it was moved that the sum of 915.00 be aesumed by each municipality and that 20% of this amount be forwarded to the Central Executive at Toronto. The question of publia meetings and the beet mane of conducting them was discussed at some length and other topics of interest to the Convention. F. S. Spence, of Toronto, baying ar- rived addressed a few words to the large gathering on points of vital importance in sucoesofnlly carrying on the onmpaign. Some literature was distributed and which the afternoon session Was brought to a olose by singing the Doxology and Rev. D. Millar pronouncing the Bene. diction. At the evening meeting the large Hall was packed to the doors, The President took the chair and alter an opening hymn, "A bettor day is coming," Rev. H. Paul lead in prayer. Three excellent addresses were given by Rev. G. H. Cob• bledick, 13. D., Brussels ; Mr. Spence, Toronto, and Rev. P. Musgrave, of Winthrop. Theseoond speaker occupied about an honer and held the does atten- tion of the immense aodienee throughout his splendid address. A large union aboir contributed a number of Temper• once glens fn first-class style. "Prohibi- tion is marohingon," "Vote as you pray," "The world is moving on," and ''Sleep. ing on guard" went with a regular sweep• Rect. Jno. Ross pronounced the Benedict. Mon, The Convention wag a sucoess in every partioular and the great interest manifested so early in the campaign ONTARIO, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, augers well for the Doming lame. It is earnestly hoped that every Vioe-Prosi• dent will set to work at on0e in getting his reepeotive munioipallty organized. A CO11RIiC'1'1O\, To the Editor of TNN rota, D>:AD Srg,—You stated last week that our slops were shut down for want of work. As this is wholly untrue, please correct. Snob unwarranted public notices aro more harmful than one Dan calculate. We have plenty of work, 3 engines to re-build—from Clinton, Owen Saaod and Nova Scotia, and a chemical engine for Springhill, N. S„ besides other repairs. Auy of these parties see. ing your gratuitous nobioe will wonder what it means, while they are so anxious to get their engines flniehed. Wo are only slack a short time awaiting arrival of raw material from England. Your information is on a par with the action of our Town Fathers, who brought suit to foreclose the Howe mortgage, sousing it to bo entered in Court as "Oorporation of Brussels versus Ronald." At once Dene Wiman and Bradstreet load it published all over Canada, causing men to ask me what was the matter, if old sores tvereagain opened. It is true I was indirsotly connected with the matter from the fast of edvanoing several thousand dollars to uphold and sustain this mill and keep it going when no one else would help ib, but by their making me appear in public as the primary de. fondant, instead of Howe .0 Co,, when I was only asubsequent encumbrancer, had a most injurious effect. Respeatfally yours, JNO. D. RONALD. Brussels, Oct 24, '53. NOTE BY Eniron,—There is no par. Ocular need of Mr. Ronald flying off the handle over the item complained of. He knows as well as anybody that the employees of the foundry were told to take "holidtays," owing as he says in the above letter, Blackness of sem*, and he knows also that the foundry did shut down• It was the current talk of the town. As to his strictures ou the village Oounoil it is a naso of "the boot on the other leg." When Mr. Ronald pounced upon Howe with a foreclosure of his chattel mortgage, without even oonault- ing the Council,. whom he knew held a mortgage of $5,000 on the property, Dunn Wiman and Bradstreet gave Mr, Howe the "benefit" and by Mr. Ronald's mode of interpretation the credit of Howe and the corporation's security were jepordized. The Council anted fair and above board and held 110 less than three meetings to endeavor to effect a settlement between the parties eon - earned. Tan POST bas no desire to see the foundry closed down. We would rather see it running over time than short hours and employing 100 hands in - steed of a dozen, thereby making a larger return for the heavy interest rate levelled annually on the Ronald By-law. esoxsxAE) q'8, OVIIE.AT. To the Editor of TECO Posy. Mn. EDITon,—Did it ever strike you Moat there is a strange anamoly existing in oounection with the market price of wheat and bread in Brussels. When the former is a dollar a bushel we are asked a oerbain price per loaf by our bakers and when the wheat drops to 60 or 00 Dents we pay the very same for bread as before the decline, It takes a lob of money to keep a family in bread for a year and I believe the price should take a drop when wheat is so low and thus help the poorer people. I have beard that other places have redwood the pejo!) of bread during this year and I think our bakers should do the same. Pardon my intrusion. Respectfully, A Resineno, Brussels, Oct. 20, '98. WIGAN 00810 I8 0011110T ? To the Editor of TEE Poste. DiAoo Sen,—I think it is too bad that persons having business with the Divi. sion Court have to wait so long on the Judge every time. We are asked to be in attendance at 0 or 10 a. in. and have to kill time until after 12 often waiting the coming of the train with his Honor. Either the hour stated for Court should be changed or else the Judge should get a hustle on. This does not refer parti- cularly to last Tuesday but to days that have gone by as well. If there's a heavy dookeb the oases are dragged ou into the night or else adjourned to the next Court. I am not alone in flooding a little fault in this public question. Yours Truly, Oot. 26, '98. ON Toone. IGrnoeels Scheel Board. Regular meeting of the Brussels School Board wee held in the Connell chamber on Oot. 18th. Members all present exoept A. Hunter. The minutes of the last regular meet- ing were read and passed. Moved by Rev. 3, Ross, eeoonded by A. Reid that the account of J. T. Pepper, $12.20, for school supplies be paid, Carried. Moved by A. Reid, emended by Dr. Mo. Kelvey that the Board procure seven quires of paper for promotion oeamiva• tions. Carried. A petition from the assistant teachers was read asking for an increase of 925.00 on each of their salaries for the ensuing year. On motion of A.Reid and Rev. 3. Rose said petition was filed. The Board then adjourned. A proposition is on foot to do away with the throe Riding shows in Huron county and to unite these into one ooanty Fair. John hunter, of the London Road, near Clinton, wlio wandered away, was found on Sunday evening, Flo was die. covered iu the hay mow of his own barn in a very weak oonditiou. As soon as possible he will he conveyed to proper quarters for treatment. Fourth Division Court. The regular sittings of the Fourth Division Ceuta was held at Town Hall, Brussels, on Tuesday, Judge Doyle presiding. The following rases were on the Net :— Margaret and Peter Erb vs. Samuel Holmes—Aotion for damages, resulting in judgment for plaintiff's with costs. Peter Erb and Margaret Erb vs. Samuel Holmes—Ration for damages. Judgmsub for plaintiff's for 930,00 and costa in 16 days. Walter Smith vs, Hugh Williams & Son—Settled by parties. Govenlook, primary creditor ; R. Kerr, primary debtor ; R. Nichol, garnishee— Judgment for primary creditor against garnishee for amount paid into Court and against primary debtor for full amount of judgment and poets. Home Knowledge Association vs. Im. lay—Judgment of non snit. Burns, primary creditor ; Eizerman, primary debtor ; Sohiek, et sl garnishee— Judgment for primary creditor for amount paid into Court, and against primary debtor for claim and costs. Ilansuld OR. Wolfe—G. T. R. Co. garnishee—No one appearing, no order. Campbell vs. Kelly—Aotion on note. Judgment for plaintiff by consent. Marti lion vs. MnKay—Action for value of a portrait—Adjourned to next Oourt. A number of Judgment Summonses were beard and usual orders made. The Court then adjourned. C1b011tJII (JJIIMES. Bible Society meeting in Brussels on Thursday evening, Nov. Oth, in St. John's church. Rev. Mr. Cobblediok attended Bible Society meetings at Molesworth, Trow- bridge and Atwood this week. Next Sabbath Rev. E. A. Shaw, of Wroxeter, will occupy the pulpit of the Methodist ohurah in this plane. The pastor will preach Educational sermons on the Wroxeter circuit. On Sunday morning, Nov. 5tb, the Orangemen of Brussels and surrounding country will attend service at the Metho• dist (thumb. Rev. G. H. Cobblediok has been asked to preach to them on that ocoaeion. The united meeting of the Epworth League and Christian Endeavor Sooisties will be held on Sabbath evening first in Knox church. Hour of meeting 7:45. Snbleat, "Our responsibility for others," (1st Cor., 8th chapter, 10th and llth verses ; Romans, 14th (chapter, 12th to 10110 verses.) All are invited to be present, 113e10 rave. J. L. Geddes had his shop considerably enlarged. R. J. Russell, of Brussels, was in town on Sunday. H. MnKay spent Sunday at his home in Cranbrook. A quantity of stone has been drawn for the foundation of the new Presbyterian (thumb. Quito a number from this piece attend. ed the District meeting of the I. 0. G. T., which was held in Wingbam on Tuesday of last week. Rios eeis. Miss Atelia Chambers is visiting rela- tives in St. Mary's, Aire. Aiarsden, from England, is visit- ing at John Mooney's. The bridge building engaged in by the Pound' is all completed for this year. /,Airs. Reese, of Port William, is at present visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Aioses, 2nd oon. Matthew Wilson, 2nd con., who has beau in Manitoba for a year or more, has returned home. Robb. Forrest, 2nd Dow, is at present visiting his brother at Chicago and et. tending the World's Fair. Wm. J. Johnston and Wm. Moses pur- pose starting this week for Chioego to take in some of the sights at the World's Fair. Mee. James Sanderson and daughter, Olive, of Orangeville, are visiting rsla- tivss and friends on the lsb oon. at present. Mr. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick and Miss Minnie Kirkpatrick, of the Nile, were visiting at George Johnston's, 150 oon., this week. Mrs. Gregory, of Virginia, is visiting her daughter Mrs. William Thornton, let ecu. et present. Mrs, Gregory's son and daughter accompanied her. Mrs, James Robinson and daughter, Maud, who have been visiting for several months on the lsb con. paepose return. ing to their hone in Toronto this week. On Thursday of last week Wm. Martin had two valuable young cows killed on the London railway crossing. One was killed by the 11 e'olools express and the other by the freight whiob Domes down a few minutes later. R. C. Pearce gave his grand ventrilo• quiet entertainment in Anderson's school house on Friday evening. As a ventrilo- quist Mr. Pearce has few equate and no superiors in Ontario. He kept hie heer- ersin one oontivaal roar of laughter with his talking della "Joe and Jerry." OMT. -The death knoll has rung again and another pioueer has departed this life in the person of Goo. Hanna who has been a resident of this township for aboub 40 years, and who died ou Wed. nesday morning, aged 75 years and 9 menthe. Mr. Hanna fall last Saturday while working around home end it is thought that internal injury was done perhaps the bursting of a blood vomit. He went into a heavy sleep on Tuesday out of which he mover tvotxe in time. The deceased was born in 0o, Down, Ireland, and dame to Oanada in 1840 and looated in Leeds Oonuty where 6 years were Spent. About 15 years ago he was united in matrimony to Mies Ann aimed!, of Kitiey township. In 1858 the subject of this notice removed to Morris where boo pnrollased South half lot 18, 6th line, then a bush lot, very few settlers, excepting Edward and Alex, Nioliol and James Purvis, being in that 1893 locality. The clearings on any of the farms was very small. Mr. Hanna was prospered in his new home where lie re• sided up to his decease. There are four children, throe daughters and a son, the latter, Rev, W. G. Ilanea, B. A., now located ns Presbyterian minister iu Ux- bridge. The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church for yenta, hay ing formerly been a Methodist. Iles. Hanna is well advanced in life being 70 years of age. The funeral takes plaee an Friday at 1 o'olook, 1IATnzaioxon , 0n Wednesday evening, Oob. 18th, the residence of Jas. Ireland was the scene of a most pleasing event. At 5:80 in the evening one hundred and fifty invited guests Resembled on the lawn to witness the nuptials of Miss Mary, eldest daughter of the host and hostess, and Oliphant Smith, eldest son of Thos, Smith, of Grey. Cupid's knot was tied by Rev, S. Jones, of Brussels, assisted by Revs. Messrs. Millar and Rose. The bride was most beoomingiy attired in a suit of heliotrope trimmed with light green, and was the magnet of many a pair of admiring eyes. After the happy couple hacl been congratulated to their heart's content the guests were invited to partake of the good things of this life and were soon seated around tables that fairly groaned with edibles. The bride was the recipient of many oosbly(and useful gifts which go to show the high esteem in whiah she was held by her friends. The evening was spent in social chat, and by the younger portion of the guests in the merry maims of the dance. Music was supplied by Mr. and Mrs. Rattan ; Mr. and Miss Taylor and J. and W. Bowman. Mr. and Mrs. Smith start out in life under favorable auspicee,enjoying the good wishes of a large circle of relatives and friends. SnooTuNo MATOn.—On Wednesday af• tornoon of this week a shooting match with shot guns was held at John R. Bell's farm, on the 2nd line. The sides were oaptained by W. Forrest and W. Sample, the losing side to pay for the supper and "hop" at Mr. Bell's. The target was placed at 30 yards and was four inches square, the side putting in the greatest number of shot being the winners. The following is the score made by the gunners each firing two shots :— iv. Forrest, 01 81 W.Sample, 74 73 W,llowman, 207 208 4. Oalilbiok, 00 9i A. (loohraue, 817 889 W. Turvoy, 42 s8 T. Bone, 180 140 R.Armetrong, 14 90 J, 10011, 18 00 T. Warwick, 74 80 5.0 oldbiok, 08 01 3. Tonrest, 10 80 W. Sellars, 44 52 N. LtvIngston. 27 148 3. Sellars, 02 100 A. Livingston, 85 421 P. Rutledge, 85 60 J. Hewitt, 00 54 J.Duncan, 115 114 R. Wray, 108 181 Grand total, 2,280 Grand total, 1,744 If any person thinks that he can do better shooting than some of these gau. Hers, all he has to do is to get a few pounds of sparrow drift shot, place his target, load his musket and fire. He will soon come to the conolusion, if he is able to crawl to the target and see half a dozen shot scattered there that the Morris boys are able to hold their own with the shot gun. A. Livingston made the best single shot of the day planing 423 withiu the marls. This was rather hard on those counting the grains but they stunk to their post heroically and after many a long drawn breath were able to announce the number. A. Coati. rano made the highest total having 586 to his credit. JBtIiel. The Trustees have re.ongaged the second teacher at an advanced salary, Next Sunday afternoon the anniver- sary sermon to the Canadian Order of Foresters will be preached in the Pres. byberiau church by Rev. D. 13, McRae. Rev. H. A. Newcomb, Mrs. D. Eckmier, J. Faulkner, Miss Milne and Miss Lang attended the Prohibition Convention in Brussels last Friday and report it a grand enemas. S. or T.—The following officers have been eleoted in correction with the 5, of T., No.140 :-W. P„ Geo. Dobson ; W. A., Min. Ai. A. Stem mou; R. S., Miss Lang ; A. R. S., Miss M. Elliott ; F. S„ Mrs. Balmier ; Treas., Morris Fogel ; I. S., Mise J. Milne ; 0. S., Thos. Voddon ; Con., Jam. Lamont; A. 0„ Miss B. Milne, ENynnTaisNT.—The Epworth League entertainment on Wednesday evening of testi week wee quite a success, both Trow- bridge and Atwood Leagues being present in large numbers. Such meei' .gs are very encouraging, pleasant and edifying. R. McNay, 1st Vioe-Paesident, occupied the chair. The following program was carried out, supplied by the visiting Leagues :—Mnsia by Ethel League ; prayer by Rov. Mr. Fisher ; quartette by Trowbridge League ; reading, Robb. Oliver ; quartette, Trowbridge League ; recitation, 148. A. Griffin ; instrumental, 13. Tnghen ; reading, John Fraser ; music, Atwood League ; speech, R. J. McCormick; music, Atwood League ; reading, Miss Parker ; Bolo, Miss Hawk, slaw ; speeoh, R. B. Hamilton ; Doxol- ogy by company ; Benediction by Rev. H. A. Newoombe. Perth County.. A dospatoh from Stratford says the gaol sbatistlns of Perth County for the year ending September 80th, shows the number of persons oomtnibted to be 126. Of these 82 were of intemperate habits. 13, A. Cameron, proprietor of the Al. bion hotel, Stratford, was out shooting. When blimbing over a fenoe his gun was accidentally discharged, the contents en- tering his right arm between the elbow and shoulder, shattering it so badly that amputation is considered necessary, On the lith inst., a very enjoyable time was spent at the old homestead of Jae, Piolcard and wife, Blaushard, fifty Summers and Winters having been measured off since the words bad been spoken that made them a happy wedded pair. With the exception of three all the members' of the family were present. Mr. and Mrs. Pickard are among the oldest settlers of Blanshard, and have lived ou the same feron ever since their marriage. The first road to St. Marys was cleared by Mr. Pickard. W. H. KERR, Prop. Alberbina Rogers, a 14•ysar'old girl, was heed in the Police Court, Stratford, for assaulting 10 -year-old Christina Klug. A gun which T. McLaren, blaelesmith, Mitchell, WAS repairing, was discharged, wounding John Beer, who was entering the door. Mr. McLaren, who was not aware that the gun was loaded, was Beating the barrel to make the necessary repairs, and the beat caused it to go off. Mr. Beer is progressing favorably. D. Currie, of St. Marys, was putting in the furnaces in the Methodist ohurob, Mitchell Road, when the scaffolding gave way and in falling out lois arm and sev. erect an artery which bled very profusely. Ile bound up the wound so as to prevent loss of blood and returned home where the wound was stitobed. St. Marys Curling Olab eleoted the fol• lowing officers for 1893-4 :--Patron, Hon. Thos, Ballantyne ; President, C. Myers (re elected) ; Vice•President, W. C. Moe- orip ; Sem-Teem., G. H. Maolntyre ; Management Committee, 3. D. Moore, W. Somerville and If;. Waring; Auditore, W. Andrews and F. R. Findlay ; Chaplains, Revs. A. Grant and T. A. Cosgrove ; Honorary Member; G. N. Matheson, Sar- nia. T. 0. Robson and J. D. Moore were appointed delegates to attend the Ontario Curlers' Association at Toronto, St. Marys is arranged in group 10 for competition for the Ontario Curling As• sedation tankard, which is as follows :— London, Aylmer, St. Marys, Bright, Galt. 'Umpire, Jas. Canfield. People We Know. Miss Lizzie Sample spent Sunday in Listowel. Neil Richardson has returned from bis trip to the West. Miss Lizzie Holmes is visiting her sister at Dundalk. Mrs. Beaker, of Zurich, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Beaker. Mise Mabel Clegg, of Gerrie, was visit- ing at J. J. Gilpin's tithe week. Mies Cooper, Moss Mary Ross and Alex. W. Ross spent Sunday in Clinton. Lincoln and Miss Kate Hembly, of Wingbam, were in Brussels on Tuesday. Dudley Holmes, Barrister of Goderiob, and wife, wore in town on Friday of last week. Miss Amy Brett, of Seafortb, was visiting Mrs. (Dr.) McNaughton this week. Miss Francis is visiting Mrs. ((Rev.) Oluff and other friends at Fenton, Mich- igan. The Listowel Banner says :—Mrs. Capt. Freemen, S. A., is still very law and very ea -sok. W. G. Musgrove is enjoying a well earned holiday with relatives and friends in Essex County. Jaoob Wilbou, of Conestoga, Mioh., is in town. He came to visit his mother tvho died on Wednesday. W. Wylie, of Hamilton, was visiting W. A. Edgar of this place this week. He enjoyed his holiday immensely. Robbin and Miss Amanda McCracken were away on a holiday visit to relatives in Paisley, Tara and other Northern points. Mies Downey was called away last week to attend the funeral of a friend. There was no school in her department on Alonday. A. Hicks, wife and son, of Exeter, were visiting ab the Methodist Parsonage for a few days. Airs. Hioks is Mr. Cobble• diok's sister. Reeve Torrance, of Stanley, was in town this week. He was looking over some farms in this looality with a view of purchasing. Mes. Ssllery and Miss Winnie Sellery, of Wiugham, acoompaujed Rev. S. Sel- lery to Brussels on Tuesday and visited with some of tbeirlformer aoquaintaeoes. Robb. Laidlaw, of Kansas, is visiting here. It is about 10 years since Mr. Laldlaw removed from Brussels. He looks as it the Corn State agreed with him well. Mrs. Laidlaw is also here. .t11155TION.tL LOCAL NEWS. Woo. ROBINSON, an employee at the Netional Roller Mill, cut his foot last Wednesday while engaged at lois work. Wu. BL.tenmr, has purchased a com- fortable ]louse and lob on Elizabeth street from James Walker, paying 9400 for it. It will be the home of James Blasbill and bride, where we trust they may enjoy many happy years. They will take pos- session as soon as Mr. Walker moves to his newly aoqub.cl residence on Alexan- der street. Drum—On Saturday, Oat. 14th, Thos. Hembly, an old and very highly respect. ed resident of Peel township, Wellington Co,, passed away to his reward, aged 74 years. The funeral took place on the following Tnesday. Mr. Hambly was a Godly man and faithfully disehargsd the duties of chase leader and Sunday school superintendent in (connection with the Methodist church for many yeare. Mrs. Hembly, an abed lady, and a large family survive Mtn. Mise Hembly, who taught for several years in Brussels Public school, was a daughter of the de. ceased. W. 81. Jackman, who a day or two ago secured employment running the elevator in the Yonge street arcade, Toronto, was found dead in the basement there Mon. day morning. Be load died of heart disease. The manager of the Etna Life Iusnr• ante Co. has notified the mayor and corporation of'lbrontu that be will hold them personally responsible for aoeidente caused for leak of a proper guard, which the manager says ie a regular part of the trolley. system. Cbrisbopber Columbus Crabb, marsh- [ant of Godorioh, died Saturday night at the advanced age of 81 years. Mr, Orabb was the oldest citizen of the town of Goderioh and the oldest merchant in the Huron tract. He *as one of the pioneers of Goderiob, Mr. Crabb was mayor of Goderieh and represented the school board for years. Ole was 0 Conservative in politics and once was a candidate for West Huron. Mr. Crabb led a very exennplary life and was ono of the laird. marks of the olden time in the early history of Godsrioh.