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The Brussels Post, 1914-12-10, Page 1VOL, 43 NO, 2,4 The Metropolitan Bank was on November 14th, 1914, formally amalgamated with The Bank of Nova Scotia The business of the Metropolitan Bank will be conducted as formerly and it will receive the advantages due to the larger and older estab- lishment of the Bank of Nova Scotia, which was incorporated in 1832 and has 190 branches distributed throughout Canada, Newfoundland Lind the West Indies. Paid-up Capital - $ 6,500,000 Reserve Fund - 11,900,000 Total Resources over 90,000,000 We invite every description of banking business. BRUSSELS BRANCH F. H. Gilroy, Manager 173 1011211161EMBIWel New Advertisements :Kum Gifts—Jae Pox. therleteenue-13' R Snitch, A Bugle will—Pnially Theatre. Stone entmed—Braaaela Oonnell. Ohoice hargaltem—Rinharde & Us. Ohrthtinate peewit ts-11, L. Jackson. istritt Aims Wroxeter Clarence White, of Toronto, is visit- ing with his parents het e. Airs. James Wylie, se., of Gerrie, spent last week with relatives in the village. Mrs. W. P. Iewin and little son of Toroto o, are visiting at the home of Alva. T. A. Gibson. $81.00 was realized at the Willing tVuekers Sumter held on Friday in the basement of the Presbyterian church. JOSEPH COWAN DEAD —We regret to have to chioniele the death of Joseph 00w1, All old and esteemed residentof this Mime wilted' took place at 9 Welled: 00 It', May evening. AI - though he had been gitelnally failing for some years his death came as IL shock to his ninny friends as he had been nn the street the previous day. He was take!) ill Thuisday night and passed away as above stated, having attained his 80th birthday. Air, Cow- an had conducted vai'h,s lines of business in the village and was for many years'Vill0ge ()leek. He was of a kind and jovial name and had many friends who with his grandson, Sheevis Gibson will deeply levet his demise.. Mrs. COW11,11. his two daugh- ters, Miss Lizzie and Mae, John Gibson passed away Home ways ago. Of late years Mr. Cowan made his hrime with John Adams, from whose residence the funeral took place Monday after- 11.61,111111111111110M.HCSCRWOHe ets BRUSSELS. ONTARIO, THURSD4Y. DECEMBRI? to, 1914 11'. 11. Ah/"R, Prof 11000 tU tile VVI0Xeter eet»Prel'V. I' Viet' WH.S 001111 tletell Ity 1 the Rev, P1 v tVesley, id the Presley I velem church, or vl p1, Me. Cowan 11 aS 11 vegeta). attendant, Miss Bessie Invell, assisted by Mies 171111V4.1e0t, t he Young Peeple's ineethig held in the Presbyterian (level) on Solidity even- ing. The subject was Life vetse. A. cheque fin $40 has been forwarded to the Patriotic Pend, the proceeds or an en tert 'dement giveti by t he Young People's Society of the Presbyterian church last 'Poesday evening. The Methodist Suridtty School pme. poses haviiig it social evening in the basement of the church on Dec. 17th. A ehort program will be given by the children aftetwhich lunch will be served. Everyone le invited to at- tend. Admission only 15 cents. Jamestown The Sunday School yonng folk are preparing for their Christmas Tree llui tereamment on the 22iid i nab. FINE 'Trete.— Jamestown Women's Institute held a Patriotic Concert on Thursday evening of last week which Wee it great success, Hall being pack- ed. An excellent peogetun was rendered, Rev. Mr. Wesley, Wrox- 01 ert occupied the chair in his usual efficient manner. The talent was fi mil Wroxeter, B1118803 0.11C1 Blue - vale. Fine each eases were delivered by Rev. Mr. Mann. Jas. Bowman, Al. P„ A. }Estop, ex -M. P. P., and J. T. \Vood, Bt•ussels. Musical pave of program consisted of solos, cluete, recitations and insteumentale. Pro - °eerie amounted to over $88 00. Those who took part in the musical and literary iitunbet•s were Alleges Duff, A itcheson mid blesser, of Blnevale ; Miss Pearl Payn ; and Alesst.s. Gib. son, Gilroy and Jones. A vote of thanks was passed to the talent on motion of D. McDonald and Miss Marjorie Strachan. Good looking young ladies acted as ushers. Oranbrook Si/00E141nm ANNIVERSARY.Lasti — Sabbath huge congregations greeted Rev. W. A. Amos, B. A.,of Atwond, as the special preacher n oonnection with the anniversary services in Knox church, Oranbrook. The morning subject was '•Gideon's Army" from which Ettl inspiring discom•se was preached and in. the evening "Jonah and Nineveh" was the thetne:showing that God wants one obedient service. Sermons received close and careful attention and will no doubt live in the memory 01 ,those who heard them. The offering for the day totalled $88, generous sum. Monclay evening a first &nets fowl supper was provided in Jacob Long's Hall, where the Ladies' Aid saw that the wants of the inner- tnan weee well supplied. An abun- dant supply of well served edibles proved the well known ability of the ladies of the congregation to cater to this important department, The musical and literary program was given ill the church and with Rev. J. L. McCulloch, the energetic Pastor, in the chair, was well generttlled and was as follows i—Ohm.us by choir ; solos by Abe Hanley ; (trill by girls •, recita- tion, John Nichol ; address, Rev. Mr. Wren ; solos, Miss R. Spence, Ethel ; instrinnetitnl, Ilene Kreuter ; solo, Edith Love ; a.ddtvert, Rev. Alt. Mann ; Flag drill ; Tableau, "Tenting To- night" ; God save the King. During the evening one of the joists under the floor gave way permitting the floor to sag considetably hub as there was no basement underthe bnilding •4444+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+044+ 41+414.114•+•+•+•+44044+044+•4 • 0 • 4 • • • & Co. Cash Store Offer the • Following Choice Bargains 27 pairs Ladies' Fine Kid Boots Goodyear Welt- ed soles, sizes 2i to 31, regular 3.5o and $4o0, reduced idu reduced to 21 pairs Gents' Fine Kid and Calf Blucher Bals., Goodyear Welted soles, sizes 6 to 7, regular 4.50 and $5.00, your choice for 14500 Fancy Slippers Fall stock of Ladies' and Gents' Fancy Slippers for Oheisttnas Presents. Also Felt Shoes, warm and comfortable for cold weather, for all sizes of feet at prices to suit your purse. Gloves and Mitts Plush and Wool Rugs Trunks and Satchels AT LOWEST PRICES FOR CASE Repairs in Rubbers and Shoes promptly done. Richards & e00 lin one wee lujilied, although a 'min- tier I teed v ed q idle a start, The 110111N Of 110. Willi Vet Siily WePt. :Ovum $200. Petite!. mid people 10 o congratulated on lite sneeess of the °vele:mit, Mrs, McNabb is Pres'. died if the laulitee Id and Mts. Jas. Mcle t (WI), Secretary. BI uevale Neil Robb went H a breed smile these) it's a boy, Stewart t•eceived a car of Wester') finny last, week. Sam Pant and .111.14. IVIeHmely visit- ed at. Gnelph tithe week. hie. and Aire. MiLstePH apent Sunday with friends le Mrs, Reinilton spent ii, few days last week with relatives at Ethel, Quite a number are taking in the Whiter Pair al Guelph this typele. John Moe. of Thtelfoi.d, is -renew- ing old aceputintatie.es in the village, this week. Mrs. E. AleDmiald, of Wingliain, visited et, the home of .Anclvew Holmes last week. Mrs. A. Bruce has gone to spend, the %Vint er months with relatives at. PcI rnerston. Roth. Gaieties hes invested in et,,, grain chopper and will guaeantee' first -elites work. • Walter Burgess, of Wolseley, is Ileum to see his father who has been very ill. Al present he is some better yip etre glad In state. John binstaecl's tient ran away frnin the grist mill Saturday and -minded with a telegraph pole Novt of the village tweaking it off, also doing °onside' able damage to the hereess. Win. Haney, while working on a scaffold at Jos. eleKinney's, got a nasty fall when the scaffold on which: he way standing fell to the ground. Besides hurting his back he got a bad shaking up. Ethel Thomas end Mrs. Stevenson may take a trip to the Pacific Coast before SPyltiegiV TW. AL Society of the Methodist olive eh, met Thursday afternoon at the Parsonage. M. J. Slemmon sang a solo very ac- ceptably hi the Methodist church hese Sunday evening. Things are humming around the chopping mill here. The excellent work of the new chopper is the 011050. Quite a numbee from Ethel and locality attended Knox ehnrch amil- vetentry, Oranbrook, last Sunday and Monday. There was no preaching service in the Pt•esbyterian church lest Sunday on account of the Anniversary ab Otattbrook. Mis. G. M. Chandlers was at Blyth attenclitig hen mother, whom we are sorry to say was Mille ill. We hope for a speedy recovery. The Auctinn Sale of young cattle last Sit turcley afternoon passed off successfully, with F. S. Sante, as Auctinneee. A. L. McDonald was the owner of the stock. A tvell attended meeting of the W. Al, S. of the Peesbyteelan church was held at the home ol' Mrs. McDonald sr., on NVechiescley afternoon of last week. Mrs. (Rev.) McCulloch gave itt,exeelle 1101 dress. Wceetiete's INSTITUTE — The regular meeting of the Wonnet's Institute will be held in the Ddwneth Hall Thai sday, Dec. 17th, at 250 o'clock. Subject for diseeseion "How Lo enter- tain luid be entertained," to be taken by Mis. Hall and Mrs. P. McKay. Musial program will also be given. Missionary anniversary service of Ise 91' 110(1111 elinech is to be held twee Somitte, evening. Rev. W. .A. Walden, B. A., of Fordwieh, and D. C. Taylor, ef Luolcnow, are to be the epeaktts. They are missionary en- thnsiests so an excellent meeting is looked for. They will also conduct the sex at. lloe's and Union]. SAM, ICLEINSOHROTII DRAM—Thurs- day night of last week ahnut 11 o'cloek the praprielm of the Qiieetes 130Iel, Listowel, when closing foe the night, took n look thl•ringli all the rooms to see that everything wee all right. When entering a back sitting 00001, hue vet•y little need, he found Samuel Kleitischroth, a well known and re- spected retired foe•niee, who had t•e- select at Listowel for the past, two years. sitting nn a chair dead. He Was 57 years of age and leaves a wife and giown.up fend I y. Deceased was a former vesident of this locality. A Bugle Call to Patriotic Citizens THE FAMOUS WAR PICTURE England Expects In 4 Reels An all 131itieh Pio( two melees. ed aslone of the beet by lead- ing critics. One Night Only Wre aro sorry to have to report that, Wesley Penned and Everett Wright ave laid up with typhoid ?meet, They el'e not anions eases but hie. Pollard will not, be able to attend to work for it while, shop will be kept open, howevey, its he has 0 man engaged to run it, This is Me. Pit aol's first, set•ious illness sinve corning to Ethel so we will give hint a hint to hurry up and get better its things are not just right around the village w,thont him at his anvil. Rev. E. 0, Powell, of Clinton, travelling Sectetary of the Briton Co. Temperance Associatiom will:give a Lecture and show lime light views in the Methodist 01100011 here 'Priestley evening next 15th. As Mr. Powell Is only holding two meetings in the township, this meeting is to be a rally for the Temperance forces in the North and West part of the Muni- cipality. Don't fall to attend. No ndmiesion will he charged but an of- fering will be taken up, Walton Walton and Bethel Ladies' Aids shipped 11 bale valued at 835 00 to the Ohild NM'S Shelter in connection with the Deaconess Home, Toronto, Jno. and Mee. Dennis and family are settled in their beautiful new home. It is ti red brick and one of the most up-to-date houses in this pert of the country having all modern conveniences. The work was clone by Jno. Hunter, 13russels, who is a first-class builder. Regular monthly meeting of the Womaree Institute will be held in the basement of the Methndlet church Wednesday 36th inst. Report of the London Convention will be given and music willbe furnished by the mucic committee. All are welcome. Lunch served after the ineeting. St. George's Sunday School will hold their annual Cheisttnas Tree Entertainment in the A., 0. U. W. Hall on the evening of Tuesday, December 22nd, when a choice pro- gram will be presented. Rev. R. E. Page, ream. will preside as Chairman. Joseph Ilamiltnn is Superintendent and Elowarcl Bolger Secretary, Treasuver. See the bills for further particulars. Orey Oliver Turnbull is at. Guelph this week taking in the Winter Fair. Township Council is meeting today (Thursday) at Ethel. Statutory meet- ing will be held on the 16th inst. Rumor says a wedding or two will be on the program ere long. It may be Santa Claus gifts to a couple of Grey bachelors. Win. Buttery, 12th con., is in bed with an attack of sciatica. He is slightly improved and we hope for a speedy recovery. Ales. Robb. Houston is on the sick list. Her mother, Mis. Duncan Mc- Nair, is waiting on her. It is hoped she will soon be better. Air. Forbes, lfith Con., whose health has been very poor is not making much progress but many good wishes are expressed for early convalescence. Mts. Matthew J. Stewart, who has been away visiting friends, is home again. Among those whom she was visiting was J. and Mrs. Wilson, near Atwood, A. Heath had a wood bee this week mid in the evening Mr. and Mrs Heath entertained a loge number of their Mends to a social party. All' report a god time, Mrs. Robert Robertson, 12th Onn., who has been suffering with a very sore tht•oat, is not improving we are sorvy to hear. Her many Mends wish her speedy inimovernent. Mrs. Oliver Hat•ris, who has been in Senforth for some time helping to wait on her mother, Mrs. Wiltsie who wits very ill, ie home again her innther'e health being considerably irnpeoveci. The young people of Rne's church are practising hat cl for their Chrietrnas PC Entertainment which is to be held on Dec. 18th. J. W. and Ales. Morrison have joined the choir and are ably assisting in the music. Mts. g`homas Lott, Oth Con., is still bethet,ed with a disabled hand. , Pain started in one of her fingers and de- spite all that has been done the pain is still theee. Mrs. Lott is jogging on toward 80 years of age and her hus- band will be 82' his next birthday. Mr Litt is hale and heatty. The annual Sabbath School Christmas Tree Entertainment of Union Methodist Sabbath School will be held on the evening of Wed- nesday, December 28141, when a fine program will be peesented, Hngli Ricinnond is Superintendent and is suppot Led by a willing company of officers and teachers, Last week Will. McQuavrie and son arrived at the foi•merta parental home and will make a holiday visit with H. and MPS. MCQIIttleie. 13y shrewd and careful planning Arr. MeQuanie hes done well in the \Vest. Mrs. Mc, Qnarrie is making a visit with rela-• tives at Pontiac, Mich., in the mean- time, It had been decided to reshingle per 1 of the sheds at; Roo's church and to otherwise repair them, The com- mittee in charge was Harry Finn, Rory McKay and Inc Kelly so the week was well done, As soon as sleighing comes thet•e is to be a bee to wave' the Owls JILS. Pearson me Ind cVni. Hoy have this matter in charge. Next week James Spivey, who has heen employed at Councillor P. A.l MeArthur's, will leave for a holiday it the old home in England. He mils on the Allan steamship, Senditlevittit from St. John, N. B. n Tuesday, 15th Met., being ticketed by W. IL Kerr. of Bursae's, the local gent. Mr. Spivey has been 10 this 001)1,3' for nearly a year and has a cry favorable impression of Canada, Family Theatre (1 Wednesday, Dec, 16th Prices 10 and 15 00et0 a KEEP THE DATE IN MIND He has made minty friends who wish hint a happy vacation with relatives and friends and a safe return next 61)viIceneg. pthe School Entertainment in Shine's school house in reneembiance, le takes place Friday evening of this week. Program will be a good one with the admission only 10I -and 15 cents. W. J. Killougb & Son, of Dungan- non 'twenty, we understand have peeked and shipped over 300 barrels of tipples this Fall. These gentlemen have one of the fittest orchards in the County. Messrs. ICielough wens former well known residents of Grey towt.ship. Ott Wednesday, November 25th, at the Presbyterian Manse, Regina, Miss Margaret Thinueon, daughter of the late Bernard Thompson, to lienry Buttery, of the O. P. R. bridge staff, Regina, We expected it would come to this and extend hearty congratula- tions. Charlie Lake arrived home this week from Kindersley, Sask. His crops were a failure but having con- siderable of the optimism of the West he is quite .cheery and hoping for' better luck next year Some nice young lady should impress upon Charlie that it is not well for man to live alone. SCHOOL REPORT.—Follosving is the school report of S. S. No, 1 Grey for the month of November :—Sr. IV.— Examined itt Daily Work, Conduct, Histot•y, Literature, Geography, Grammar and Composition— May Armstrong 78, Merriam Lowe 74, Oswald Hemingway 65, Mervin Miller 81, Whitfield Roe 47, Wilford Cameron 47, Jim Armstrong 23. Sr. TH.—Examined in Daily Work, Con- duct, Hist., Lit., Geog., Gram.— Willie Engel 64, Willie Miller 69. Jr. III.—Examined in the same sub- jects—Russel Grant 74, Jessie Miller 73, George Oakley 60, Willie Perrie 56. Sr. IL— Examined in Read., Latignage, Lit,, Conduct, and Daily Work—Robert Engel 73, Bertram Hemingway 71, Ernest Cochrane 58, Ji. II.— Charlotte Oakley 76, Muriel McNair 75, Norman Hoover 59, Margaret Aleock 43. Sr. Primer— Excellent— Arnold McNair, Good— .Lena Miller. Jr. Primer— Excellent —Elva Hemingway, Roy Askin, Good —Ida Cochrane. Average attend- ance 21. JESSIE M. MENZIES, • Teacher, Listowel Banner is authority for the following :— R. A. Olimie, J. M. Campbell, George Keith and S. S. Jennings were over in Grey township on Tuesday to hunt rabbits. They covered considerable swamp, had a good clay's sport and carne back with a bag of six. A rabbit and a half a piece is considered a fairly good day's catch but their reports of the abund- ance of che species is somewhat of a reflection on their shooting. To give yOU an idea of how plentiful the rab- bits were it tnight be mentioned that the dogs corralled so many that they even got tangled up 111 the hunters' feet and in one instance Mr. Climbs let a plump one get away rather than shoot off his foot. Another time Mr. Keith was caught asleep at the switch. He was sitting on a log when Mr, Jennings let fire his gun and pinned a rabbit that had hid away beneath him in the same log. This is a true story and anyone doubting its authenticity can verify the same by enquiry with any of the above named gentlemen. Morris Morris news may be read on page 4 also. Township Council will meet next Tuesday, as per Statute. Mrs. John Robb, 6th line, was on the sick list during the past week but is much better now we are glad to sae,. Noble Wheeler, son of Jno. and Mrs. Wheelev, of London, was visit- ing at Mts. Chas. Wheeler's and re - riming old friendships at Belgrave. BROKEN fl( 3 PLAOES.—While play- ing at school one day last week, Rnlancl Marks, of the 5th line, had the misfortune Co have an arm broken - and to make it worse there were no less than three breaks. We hope the laddie will do well and soon recover. James A. and Mts. Moore, of Grand Prairie, Peace River Country, were. visiting at the home of George and: Mrs. Welly, 8t1, line, and calling on old friends in the neighborhood Where they fot•ineely resided for several years. They were very welcome and no kick would be coming if they picked out a farm in Morris and settled here. A FINE WOMAN PASSES AWA.Y.—lt was with much sadness that the news of the death of Helen Patterson, relict of the late Hugh Campbell, was learn- ed on Sunday morning by the citizens of Mitchell. Deceased had been a great sufferer from rheumatism for several years and had been confined to her bed moat of the tirnefor the past few years. Satut•day- evening Rev. T. W. Baird called on Mrs. Campbell about 6 o'clock and she was itt and 5I1'1 18 and told him that, she would not forget him on Sunday and that she would be praying for him, but before midnight on Saturday, her spirit had taken its flight. She was a woman of many amiable qualities, a thorough Christie!' and a lifizelong member of the Methodist church. Mr, and bit's. Campbell celebrated their Golden wedding two years be- fore hi t§ death, which took place 1911. Mrs, Campbell had been a resident of Mitchell for nearly 50 years, She leaves to mourn her loss, one son, ex - Mayor F. A. Campbell and who is Superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School. ,and one daughter, lelve. W. J. Greenwood, of Whitby, (Prof.)"Phe funeral took place frotn the •family home on Toronto street, on Tuesday, at 2.80 p. in. to Woodland cox/natal. Deceased lady ++ +++ ++ +++++ + + +++ + + + + + ++++ 1 H. L Jackson I + JEWELER 1 Christmas i t÷ , Presents + + + $ + For Ladies f + + 4. + + Pearl Set Necklaces + + Peridst Set Necklaces 4' Pearl Set )3rooches + + + Diatnond Rings 4+ * + Pearl Rings Cameo Rings + + Fancy Stone Set Binge + Bar Pins + Wristlet Watches + + + + Bracelets, Fobs 4. + Watch Chains + + Manicure Sets in Silver and + * Ebony + + + Toilet Sets + Out Glass 4. + :et. OititantietlyoainaesBes+ags + v + &e., &c. + 4. + + + For Gents + + Watches and Chain + s + + Watch Fobs + +1.. . 20,itieffpLI iiins k s + + + Signet Rings + + + Stone Set Rings 4. + Tie Clips + + + + Emblem Pins + Gold Head Canes + Military Brushes + + + Cased Pipes + + Auto Strop Razors + + &C., &c. + + j We carry a complete line of -.. + Jewelry, Silverware, Cut Glees, + * Clocks,&c., bought for cash. + + Our prices are low and quality 4: + of goods the best. Reliable + ,e+ goods and square dealing our +.1. motto. + + + + 3 + • + : H. L. Jackson + + JEWELER 4'4. + + ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ was 11 sister-in-law to Calvin and Misses Campbell, of this township and an aunt to Mrs. S. Walker, of the 61 h line. In an obituary notice of the late Hugh Campbell, the following verse appeared in reference to the one he was leaving behind and whom be loved so dearly : "ni wait for thee, Come thou to me ; and be thy coming soon or late, Come on thy way with hastening steps elate ; I'll sit me down within the golden gate, And wait for thee." Monerieff Miss Agnes McKay, of Atwood, visited here during the past week. A number from here attended Oranbrook Fowl Supper last Monday evening.. Wm. Hanley, who is reliever for Managers On the Royal Batik staff, is home on a visit. Miss Beth McNaught has taken a position in Jamestown, N. Y„ and went to it last Friday. We wish her suocess, Belgrave The Farmers' Club will meet next 'Tuesday evening in the Forester' Hall, All the members are asked to attend. CHRISTMAS TREE.—On the evening of Friday, Dec. 18t,h, the Sunday School of Teinity church will hold their annual °Mistimes Entertain. went in the For estian s'Hall. Program will consist of 'Anthetus, Solos and Recitations by Trinity ab 11101) ehoite Blyth and Mill, Recitations, SOIOS, vocaltielections'Tableau, Ser by the numbees of the school. Admis- sion 26 and 10 cents. Chair taken at 8 o'clock. Rev, T. EL Farr is rector and H., JOinIson, Superintendent. Mark down the date, A Snomees.—The Box Social given by the Women's Institute in the Foresters' Hall on Tuesday night was well attended. Chair was taken by Dr. Stewart who discharged the duties in his usual good style. Progt am was given in three parts, the first consist. ing of recitations, vocal and inetru- metital music, conelvidieg by James fletyloe singing in good style the military marching song, "Tippet•avy," audience joining. in the gluteus. Second part consisting of the berme being auctioned, Jame, Taylor wield- ing the hammer. Ootnpetition was keen and spirited and ennead midi merriment which was thoroughly en. keyed. All the boxes brought a high pvice, the highest $135. Boxes ante- $ deemated sold quickly, The $ result of this Was some interesting pairing off for hutch, 3rd part con - elated of a spelling match which Was I ci remained by Rev, Mr. Boyle and Jas, blecalluta Dr. Steware gave the words for epelli rig. This brought to o "10'10400 e peolitable and sociable evening well ement which was 0100 successful In more than clearing the reinainitig debt 00 the Woman's In- stitute organ. Brussels Council The regulav mouthly meeting of Brussels Council was held last Mon- day evening, all the members present excepting 0. R. Muldoom Reeve in the chair. Aceouuts were presented as fol. lows .-- Wilton & Gillis1mie, acc0unt......$17 19 T Ritchie, street work . 50 Tug Poem account . . Anderson Bros. settles 1150 snow plowing— 1 00 0 60 Geo. Kerte dump ground ' 15 00 J. A. Gyula, wood Town Hall, 9 00 Geo. Morris, cleaning out ditch 75 R. Oliver, salary ..... ..... 40 00 S. C. Wilson, Clerk of Div Inc Lome, Bailiff P. Aent, lumber ........ 12 00 m 8 65 12 00 Court Moved by A. McGuire seconded by J. Hewitt that above accounts be paid. Carried. Moved by A.. McGuire secouded by R. A. Pryne that R. Oliver be in- stt•ueted to enforce the Bread Act. °L161117 4 1ed5. was repot ted as the receipts from the town settles by Caretaker Oliver for the month of November. Moved by J. Hewitt seconded by R. A. Prytte that Jas. Shelve be paid the sum of $100 011 Electtie Light ae- tuGe411m 1•edietter was read fro DcoraA:nt.ciii as jogs. Toronto Medical Health officer, relative to 'Bread Sales Act" of which the following le a synopsis :— Not long ago a well- known baking firm of this city was prosecuted file a breach of the "Bread Sales Act," in making for sale bread in loaves weighing less than the pre- scribed lawful weight, 1. e., 24 and 48 ounces avoirdupois for small and large loaves respectively. At 6 ()Week on the morning- of October 8th, one of our bake-shep inspectors visitedthe shop of 1111-, firm, ,and found twepty- two smati lotwee and twelve large ones, light weight, which he con- &elite& The shortages were reepec. lively 79f and 80 oz. 00 an average shortage itt the small loaves of 8i oz. and in the large loaf an average short- age of 8 oz. A sinionons was issued against the firm, t he Toyota° manager plended guilty, and the maximum fine ..f $6 00 and costs were imposed. Them, have been in all 31 convictions of the kind this year against different bakeries. It will be noted that the average ehortage in the small (24 oz.) loaf is 3e Oz. or pletportionately more than double the shortage in the 48 oz. loaf. VtIe imdelstaiiii that this firm has bake-elm/Is in Toronto, London, Winnipeg and elsewhere, and that a tonservative est heat P of the Toronto busi epee is about 80,000 loaves a day. Presuming that the shortage found in the loaves which were the subject of this special prosecution mentioned above applied to the total output, tide would mean a total daily shortage of 105,000 ez.—equal to a shortage of 4,876 entail loaves daily, of a monetary value of $218 75. In this conneotion the municipalities which endeavor to enrolee the Stead Act ate working under a very serious handicap. 'The MAX it-UW.0 penalty which can be ine- posed is 5500, with or without costs (amountilig tu $2 25) at, the discretion of the con victilig magistrate. This is a joke, considevieg the enormity of the offence ; lmu feat, one baker in the city has made a boast that "it would pay him to be fined 8500 a day, and be would still be in 8100.000 week on the sbortage question." This 'marts that he would defraud the public of that amount, and deprive them of at least 2 000 loaves of bread a week--; and this tnati's business is not nearly as extensive as that of the firm m queetion. The minimum fine should be $50 00 to be doubled on a second offence ; and the third offence should be imprisonment, without option. A lilt of the bakers prosecuted for sell- ing short -weight bread during the past year may be seen at the Genetal Office of the Department of Health by any citizen on request. The loss of 8 oz, per loaf to the families of the poor —the average consumption of which would be two small loaves a day -- would mean. a 6 oz. loss per day. This -yonicl be 2,190 oz. per year, or more than 91 loaves of Matta. . All bread is weighed and divided by machinery, :and we do not think that these maithinee would automatically cheat the consumer. Instructions were given as to some geavelling Turnberry street where road was cut up by the number of details pub anrOSS it last Fall, In dealing with the question of Sti•eet improvement the Oleek re. potted securing the use of vacant lot belonging to 0, McDonald, Flora street, for piling stones to be crush for putting on streets. 60 ceras 11 square yard will be paid for deliveries or stones by formers or others and 1,000 loads ate wanted, Intention is to ecimmenbe Home permanent toad. way miTuelibeery steeet next aeartob. Mr, Pope, of Pope & Son, inter- viewed the concerning cow - pitting the puteletee of the machine shop, Mill eteeete and some improve,. meets to be tuade to the building and increase 'sof machinery. Board was quite ageeeahle and the steps designat- ed will be carried out at a neatby dal e o 're x Miler:tor Oliver stated about 2000 ita text% were paid out of over lomoo. After discussing some other matteee ouneil adjourned to meet on Ttreti. ay he:0,16th haste. as per Statuee,