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The Huron Expositor, 1905-12-22, Page 4•:‘ 4 T1fl UUiONEXOSiTE. • 7 t 4 • • swesessar• isS401...ff 1 8 9 15 16 22 23 29 30 • • • ' The ena, &macs doestaesscrt VER NTS eniseen the parentheses aner c.aeO ge �tsae poet on vineh the Xmas Gr ng -Stewart Bros. -1 Santa Claus -E. Menai 0170.--8 Bargains -McKinnon & Co. -5 Xmas Gifts -R. Willis & Son. -4 Santa Claw Coming -L V. Fear - Annual Meeting -M. Y. McLean -5 Netice-Hertry Bilber-5 Tea and Coffee -A. Young -8 Telegraphy-Robt. Larmour-5 Invitation -John Bulger -8 XIUD,S Goods -R. We Jewitt -8 Lost -Post Office -8 Girl nVanted-Mrs. W. Ament- 8 Slippers-Richardson&MoInnis -5 Holiday Presents -Robert Clark -5 Music -G. M. Baldwin -8 Shorthorns -Harry Smith -5 Tenders Wanted -Fred Gelinas-5 Seed, Etc. -S. Rannie & Son -8 Farm For 'Sale -Albert Nott -5 Presents -F. L. Willis -3 Snaps -Greig Clothing Co. -9 Estray Heifer -M. Heffernan -5 Poultry Supplies -W. E. Kerslake -8 pun ,•4*.• 0 a S AFORTII, FRIDAY, Dee. 22, 1905; Otetanty The Ontario' Government have noti- fied the municipalities that they in- tend to introduce into `the Legislao titre, at its next session, a bill tor the purpose of making radical oban- ges in the existing County Co-unoils' Act, and changing the composition df the councils. As every person now knows, the county councils are ekoted from distriets, two members from each district -every two 'years. Tic Gavernraent nave not yet dee finitely stated what• the compesit- ion of, tbe counoils is to be uoder the legislation which they propese. to introduce. But there is a very general .feeling abroad that they will revert to the old system,. Snit far as -to have the county %council coin - posed IA the rdeves of the several municipalities, and perhaps, the Mayors of the towns. At the De- cember sessions of the several coun- ty councils, the matter was ',consider- ed in many of them. Some desire the present system continued; „pine desire a change, ands as that whieh it is said the Government centera- plate, and the great majority Who have expressed an ()Pinion on the subject are opposed to any increase in the raembership of councils. Hon. Jamet Young, of Galt, in a recent letter to the Toronto Globe, nro- tests strongly against returning to the old system. He says: '"Any- thing outside of China more waste-. fill and- absurd than our old county ',council system it would be diffi- cult to find." We agree with Mr. Young, and we only know ef one other institution outside •of China more useless and expensive. and that is the Dominion Senate. Mr. Young procceds: "I hope that Hon. Mr. Whitney,on mature: consideation, will not take the back track in, regard to !dais leg- islation. That would, be a. blunder, and, sonae writer nes described a Wunder ae worse than a crime. Fur- ther legislation on this subject hoult go forward, not backward. /Theprixiciple of the existing law is r sound. It has worked_ well so far as it goes. Our Couaty Council_ ea:invest is done as well as formerly, and there has beeu a large'reduction in the annual epxenditare. Some ennui the reduction for a series of, years to be between $600,000 and. n7int,000 per annum. This fact a -e Ione should be fatal to any propos, ition to go back to the old systeta, and hilauld go tar to, if not com- pletely, prove to our legislators that what is really wanted in the public iatereets is the exteesion, not the abolition, of the existing system." , What Mr. Young says is very true [ so far as it goes. But the Expos- itor has long taken the ground that the County Councils have outlived their usefulness, that there is little business for them to do and that the best amendment, is one that would provide for their exterraination root and branch. The few ditties they now have to perform could be dividen between the Provinoial Gov- erment and the township munieie panties. Take this tounty as an ex- ample and the only business the council has tif any account isto look after the lifouse o nnefu.geer fie to the building of a maple :oi bridges each year and pay an offieer for looking after the county debt. In so far as the Haase of Refuge is coucerited that is partly under the eare of the Government now as they haye a considerable interest in it. Let the Government assume the en- tire central cif these institutions ad run them asrithey now do the other. charitable institutions. If the linal councils can be triented to look af- ter all the bridges in the municipal- ity except a few on the boundaries, Surely they vaignt be intrusted with .these also. As for the county debt hand that over to the Government nod •let them look after it, talleot- front each naunicipality a per eapita assessment for the interest end einking fund until the whole nebt is paid. Here we have klispos- ed of practically, the wnole business et the county council. :and for the transactitin of which Eso intricate and expensive a machine is now main- tainea. If, however, the Government are nfraid to go this far let them adopt the next beet plan. Let them re- legate the -whole tresineas to three Commiosioners to be elected by the people for three years, one retiring rliernately eath year. In a county lineendivided into three di - one might be elected by retch. division grad in that way there. - • • would only he an nektection ft caoh divisior every 'third yearThe three Corant Wooers eould do the whole. . businees jus.t as well as fifty would' do it land a great deal Snore e-xpe- ditioaely and ele4pely. Bed what- ever 1f3 done the nuMber ishattld not be inereased over -the present re- presentation. If the Government - 02U net see tbeir way clear to abol- ish the institution as we propose, whichwould be the beet way, then the Canamisoioner edheme would be the next best thing. But, as Mr. Young says, 'to go back to the old system, or anything patterned after it wdald be a retrograde step which would' be 'absurd, not to lase oatiy harsher term.. : • 111ssemsensmasersiewszwiss* EldrtOtiai Notes. and CebneentS Although the full returns are not yet in 'for the Saskatothewan elect- ions, they are sufficiently complete to justify the assurance that 'the Soott Gevernment will be sustained - by a Majority of from five to eight when everything ,is eioseti up. For the constitueney of Kinistino, wthieh extends almost to thedlnorth Pole, a Dr. Shad& has been elected. He in an oppesitionist, and is a full-blooded negro S He ' is said to he a clever speaker, and is, sofar as we are known, the only negro zepresentaa tive in aux Parlianientary body in Canada. s * * * * Wier is it that the newspapers of one political -party habitually speak of the leading men off the opposing political party as if they are thieves and robbers, although, these men° are universally regarded in private life as honorable, 'high minded mein who would scorn to do a *numer- able /Lotion. It is a very bad Prac- tice and. should be disc aimed. A recent.latance of ,what we com- plain Of is found in 't1 Toronto Mail, rvbiolt is a frequent sinner in same direction, Whe it says: "Not nntil next 8aturdat Will the execit tate of affairs in 44ie province of Sas atchewan be kno vn. Mean- while I the- friends of 1 provincial rights d must keep 'a Sharp eye upon the baiEl.lot boxes. The Seat .party Will n t lose if a little snore 'fraud will save it," • 04 * * -Referring te the proposed per - chase of a new residence for the Lieutenant -Governor �f 'Ontario, the Groderieli Star quotes the remarks of the Farmers' Sun, and says: "This is putting the case fairly and troth - fully, and we would add met' pro- test! es. we have dam before, to the ,sgnindering •of so mon& of tIss publid' raoney on this purely orna- xnentaJ.' functionary. ' If we must have the office, the salary is amply large enough to allow him to choose and pay for his own a-esidence." That is what we all Say. And atilliFthe probabilities are that the Govern- ment !will go oo add makedthe purchase and. spend the money. -What the people ehould do is to give tefeeir representatives in the Legislature a very peremptory hint that the Must oppose such an expenditure of tiheir moneys and that if 'they donot do so they will not get 'their dotes at the next election. That would set- tle the Matter. sseeass lea irelet. Breezessn,Mni Murray, who rent- ed hi o farm to .0harlea Hubbard, moved into the burg Oast, week and his tenant is; now located on the:. farra,4-George Horton, of the 'burg s butcherin now and tthe farMers can bay in he neighboring towns, I are getting heaper beef htart they -Mist Cameron is going to have an entertainment in the school on the evening of December 22nd. She ia. being assisted by ' the young people of the section and a good ftime is confidently expected. -Mr. Adam Reid 'moved his effects to Clifford the other_ day and his eme-in-lew, Jacob, Seip, who bought the.. farm has taken poesession.-Quite a num- ber of the farmerteamed oats to Clifford last week for which they were paid 350- per bushel. -Mr. i.A. Reidt took 18 head of 'cattle to Mr. Stioson of Gorrie last week for whinti .he received over $800. They were sold at four and, one squar- ter cents a pound. -Mr. Hicks, of Arthar, father of W. G., :visited his son siorne days last week.a-Thongb there was no opposition to the by- law I presented to the council of Howiok to the coonty council re the closing of the road iteands the lake north of the village, net there will ;no doubt, be some 'strenuone oppo- sition to its being pet into effect. Thi t matter has been humbunged, with now ,for four or five irears an.d it is high time it was settled some way. - Surely our Conservative frienns who busied theraselvet so last winter In going the rounds with a petition to be presented to the •Dominitin Government asking it to leav the school question in the hands of the Provinces will see from the ' esults of the elections held in the fsvet recently that the people out here are or were not so much worked. up over the affair as our frierids an IroyrickaoMiss Maggie ilus field., wtho works at the'enillin.- ery n Mitchell, is holidaying at her hora here. -Mr. Adam Scott bought a house in Fordwich the Other day for $1,300. It was built last aunts mer of dement blinks and is one of the neatest houses in the village. St. Columban. Notes. -The Rev. James Hanlon, of C intoia and the Bev. Jobn Ron- an, of Mitchell, were recent 'visit- ors at Rose Hill. -Owing to the death of this brother, Alfred, Post- master Kuhlman, of St. Columba/3, may have to go to Paris for an deli rte. period. He will still tremain a member ef our orchestra and prox iRes to be on hand. whenever re- quir d. He expects to leave on the 15th of january.-Bible classexam- inatiz) ns were held here last Sun- day. In th.e junior class nine pass , sed vithout a istake. vize Agnes Kraoskopf, Lizzie Atkinson, Anna Kranskopf, Louis Stapleton, James and prank Murphy, Michael anfcAr- dle, pamuel Boisraier, and John Inrealskopf.-The work of rebuild- ing, repairiugo renovatiri-g and 'beau.- tifyieg the Catholic church here, whion began four yearn ago was fba- ished on the 19th inst. Plumbers, carpenters, painters, cemeet work- ers, tile diggers, gas fitters, tin- smiths, and well drillers, etc., have all tiaken theireeleparture and the busy maids of all ;work said with a sigh iif relief, "good. riddance to the Whole bl-doming outfit." -The 18 district managers of St. Columben parisb for 1905 having finished their terrai the follo-wing eew wardens were appointed last Sunday: Henry Monvor, Thomas Gormley, James Doyle, Patrick tiyara'Peter gordan, Michael O'Connor, Francis Murphy, James Carlin, Timothy Ryan, Whos. Kale, Preemie Evans, Patrick Ka-. lOney. ThenlaS Moylan, jnlin OL Rourke, Peter Eel:tort, Jan (Nolan, John Johnston and john Murray. Three of our separateschools are holding Christmas entertainments this- week. --Miss Griffin., of Godee rich, has_been lengaged for the school. in St. Columban south. Miss 'Hef- fernan, the retiring teacher has _made many friends and. n>e: enemies is bere,-Special xnusio is being prepared for Christmas masses and. sermons at 8.30, a.40 and 10.30 o.. m. Constance. 1 Christmas Goods at Christinfia Priees.-Santn. Claus' headquarters at Constance. Be sure and Owl him a call. Raisins, best seteeted, 4 lbs. for 25e; cur- rants, extra clean, 4 lbs. for n, quarter ; 4 cans peas for 21a; 29 lbs. best granulated sugar for $1.00. We give ete per lb. for first-class dried apples ; 21e n, lb. for bufter in rolls ; 25e a dozen for strictly fresh eggs; R. W. dewitt, eentestnes. 10$4-1 Bible Society Meeting. -On 'Ilues- day evening the [anneal meeting of the Constance branch of the Upper Canada Bible Soelety was held in the basement of the thurch here. The usual businees was transasited. Messrs. L. Farnham, secretary, and Robert. Clarke, treasurer, readtheir reports which were adopted. It is vety gratifying ito know that over $25 has • been obileoted during the past year. The Werk done by the staff, officers was so satisfactory that hey were appointed to fill the saine for 1906. The chair was eic- cupied by Mr. john,.Wilson. A vote of thanks was giVen to the officers for their good I work. After the business part of the nsogra,namenwas over, the Rev. Ar R. Birks gave a rousing address • on behalf of the, society! A. collection was taken to defray expenses. A Good Bull. -Mr, Wm. Clarke, of Constance, has recently purchased from Mr. 'Alan. Gralager in Son, of Londesboro, the well known stook breeders, a Durham bull, Royal Sig- net, got by Prince Misty, whose stook are noted for their deep tmilk- ing strain. This i bull,, which is a- bout 18 months old, is of a dark red color. Competent judges say that he is one of the best stook bulls that lia.ve been 'brought into this neighborhood. , Briefs. -R. W. Jewitt made his last shipment of fowl on Monday last. During the past two mon* he has collected and shipped over six tons of fewl. This means' a considerable sum to each farmer in the Vicinity, as the prices paid have been higher than formerly. -A plat- form has been erected in the church for use darriag the Christina_s tree entertainixtent on December 22nd.' Miss Charlotte Millson has charge of the musical part of the program. -Mrs, A. Glazier and son, Herbert Iwere visiting friends here on Tues- 'day.-Sehool closes to -day.. e The pu- pils and teacher will now enjoy a few • holidays until Jantearn 3rde Innen the new term will 'begin. • OISSIIISIIIIIImispaINSISISSIS. 4..reqeen. Anniversary Services. -The. anni- versary servioes were eouductgit in St. Andrew's church on Sabbath last by Rev. Mr. Perrie, of Wings ham, Mr. Perrie preached in the forenoon and evening and delivered two very able, logical and impres- sive sermons te large congre.gatiens, the chuith at the eveniug ,service being overcrowded. In the after- noon the services were 09n:1ucted by Rev. Mr. Shaw, of EgMondville, who is always a favorite with our people and who was listened to on this 000asion by a good congrega- tion. At all the services the church choir assisted by Miss Martin, of Eeter, conducted. the service of - praise . in a manner to elicit the highest 'elle0MillMS from all. The solos rendered by Miss Martin in the forenoon _and' evening and by Mrs. (Rev.) Shaw in the afternoon were subjects- for _special :remark and de- lighted all. On the following Mon- day evening instead of baying the old fashioneci tea meeting, the ser- vices of Rev. Mr. Knowles; of Galt, and of -the Clinton Onartette Club had been secured. Rev. Mr.Knowles delivered hie celebrated lecture -en- titled 'St. Cuthberts,'n and it was a real treat, nothing surpassing it had ever been listened to here: Che lecture tnok pretty much the same lines as the book of ttne 'same title - by Mr. ,Inndowles, whtela is now ;at- tracting so much 'attention anti is so popular. Frequently' the audi- ence ,was convulsed with mirth and then in a few sentences 'more they svere -awed by the pathos and solem- nity or the lecturer's utterances. It is not too much = to say that Mr. knowles made a real nit here and :now every person will be anxious to read his interesting book. It will be all the more interesting and intelligible, in the light of his tlec- tpre. The quartette club also did their part well and made themselves favorites in Kippen. The gross pro- ceeds .amounted to the nice sum ef $200._ But the receipts are the least consideration on an occasion of tkis kind. Local Briefs. -Mr. -John 13alfoer, merchant of our village, who has been in Regina during the summer, has returned borne looking bright and happy -The Methodists will have their Christmas tree entertain- ment in tbe cburch this, Friday ev- ening and the St. .Andrews folks on next Taesday. evening. -Rev. Mr. Urquhart -preached in Whigham last Sundey, taking the work of Rev. Mr. Perrie, -who preached there. --Mr. and Mrs. Walker, of Peterboro, are 'visiting Ninth Mrs. Walker's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. William Ivison of this village. -Mrs. R. B. McLean has dioposed of a batch of turkeys this week w toll averaged $1.75 each. a It is ovatelt from this that iMrs. McLean is a good a poultry raiser as her wortny leusband is efficient as a farmer. -Wood is offering more freely in our village this season than it has for isome time. Coal ap- pears to be taking the place of wood even witis the farmers.-, Irliss if. Dow and 'Miss A. Martin, of -Exeter, who rendered such very efficiient assistance to the oboir of, St. tAn- drew's church at the anniversary \ services, while hero were the guests of Mrs. J. Balfour of the postoffice store. -Jr. • and Mrs, Robert $13e11, of Seaferth, were the guestof Mrs. James Sproat ef Tuchteromith, Mrs. Bell's mother ibis weekneThe tmany -friends here of Mies Mulholland, ef Ilarpurhey, were very sorry to learn of her illness and hope for her speedy and full recovery.--ne re- cent hard and slippery rads have been a goon thing for our vintage blacksmiths and have kept thern busy sharpening up ithe Ebees of the norsee. It is an ill wind that blows no person good. -Much nym- natby ig* felt in tide vicinity for Mr. Peter Fisher and Miss eGrassicki of Stanley, both of whom tare seffer- lag from ill health. --Rev, 4rtr. Saw - ars and daughter, , of Bmaoefjeld, and Rev. Mr. Smith, qf Hensall, were present at the lode 0 in St. An - 4 &reedth s therein on ondaet evening and both reverend g ntlemen spoke in highly eomplinientery terms of the clever leeturer . and. his very eble'atid interesting lecture. ....'esseressee Drysdale School Coneert.-Theconcert giv- en by the pupils of the school in section No. 1, Hay, in the school hall, on Tuesday, Deeehaber 12th, was in every way a deoided success. The hall was crowded and the Zurieh or- thestra, whioh was in attendance, performed their part to the satisfac- tion of all ipresent. The choruses sung by forty thildren were reeder- ed without a false notetivehile the other songs, drills and recitations showed careful training on the -part of the organizers, The supporters of this school have reaton to ibe proud of their_ sehool and of the training given to tbeir children. The proceeds amounted to $30.85, which go ,towards adding to the school Ithrary. - 1 • - • Farquhar Notes. -Mr. D. MeNichol, although going around again is not improv- ing as rapidly as his many friends would likre-Mr. Riley, our genial mail carrier, is able to be (on duty again after - his sete accident.- The pigeon shooting xn toll held here was a success. .Among the Suc- cessful competitors were Messrs. Carr, of Crediton, Durdeli, of Win- chelsea, P. Madge,of the Thames road, and S. Spear Of Cromarty. - Mr. C. E. Hackney, our eitterprising horse dealer, who has had two large sales lately, is Prepaying' for an- other Very extensivei sale of two and three year old h avy draught fillies and geldings andl store cattle. e From his past record we would ex - Peet nothing but first class istock to be offered. -Mrd J. 1 IL Minoan :who recently purchased the beaut- iful farm of Mr. T. CoWard, intends t� -move shortly, We ;re ail pleas- ed -that Mr. Duncan is ot going far as it would not be good to lose so congenial an-12r.iild.LizIghbor. ChisielhurErt• Wedding. Bells. -On Wednesday, December 13th at half past three le the afternoon, a I veeer happy event took place,in the] presence of about seventy, 'guests, fat the home of Mr, and Mks. JameslMorrison, of the 9tla toncessiOn of Hibbert,when their eldest daughter, Margaret, was united, inthe hely bonds of matrimony to Mr. Ernest A. Spar - ling, a popular Toting ,man, of Elea - forth. s. The nuptial knot was 'tied by Rev. Mr. Martin, of Cavan ehurch, Exeter. The unattended bride was tharmingly attired in a -snit ° of ' white organdie, 'and ca4ried a &lower bouquet of roses, and was glven away by her fatber. ,The wedding :arch was.played by Mrs. And w Patrick, jr. After the ihappy'co ple ad been pronounced man and wife, and had been warmly oongratulated, all repaired to the dining Tom, where a supper was in :waiting and after 'ample justibe had been done to the.good things provided, a few hours were spent] in lsupial in- tercourse. The presents 'received by -'the bride were numerous and Costly, testifying to the thigh esteem in which they are held.' The groom's presetit to the bride ;was a beaut- iful watch and titans. The happy couple have taken lip their 'residence in 'Seaforth 'where i they intend to reside in the future. They start out in life together amid tthe best wishes of a host of friends. - Bruseelsi. Briefs.-Rolkert- filmson was in Montreal for a coupl of days this week on business.-Mits' Maggie Mc- Dougall, svhe has been visiting with friends in and aroundnBrussels for the past 'counie of 113113nth8 left for her tome in Sault Ste. Marie on Monday of this week; Owing to the ilhaess of her mother. 'Sciatica is the trouble. -In. W. Hinton, of Pal- merston, a former G.T.R. agent here, spent Sunday in town. -Jas. Shaw, jr., lest a valuable mare last Sat- urday morning. 'Tile animal ate a small quantity of frozen grass the night before, whiclPis supposed to be the cause. -Misses Hattie Downing an'd Mabel Zimm-er arrived home from the Normal School oat Toronto 'last Friday, for their vacation. - Brussels next monthly horse noir will be held her on Thursday,' °an- tlers,- 4th. -Madame Zella, a alra- ist, io making a stay at the Am- erican hotel and is doing q' ite a rushing busbies§ in; the palm, redd- ing.-Russell Brown is h,ome from the business college at Toronto. - What might Wive been a more ser- ious accident happened to Harvey.; the eight year old son of Mr. •Geo. T. Walker, last Saturday afternoon, While ruleaging in a trunk at his home -he came across a revolver be- longing to his father and in eorae *way discharged it, the ball enter- ing the fleshy part of his bit hand between the thumb and first fin- ger. No serious results are antici- pated.-Harey Downing, accompanied .by Mre. Eph. Downing and son, ar- rived Fere this week from Elgin, Manitoba, and will spend the winter 'fat the home of Mes. John Downing. emeseeie.e.eser 1-" IBlue•Vale Notes..:--Mts. Wm. Stewart died on Monday morning. By her death one of the oldest residents of ftbls neighborhood is removed. Mrs. Stewart was a native of Dublin. Be- sides her aged linetand she leaves feur soss and twea daughters, Mrs. Martin Masters, Of Blitevale; Mrs, Richaod Proctor, of Morris, near Belgrave;=Thersivl..of Bluevale;,Jaa. of Manchester • illiam, of Actop, and Robert studying medicine. -Mr. Lachlan Fraser, of Morris, is very low. Mrs. Fraser, who was aloe very' ill, is, now recovering. -The ane Dual meeting of tile Eluevale Meet() and Butter Co., was held on Omni - day of last- week. -After lying in the blapoksraith snop for about a year the, bell wat pat up on the school last week. -Mr. George Lea - thorn has ' removed his barbering business to Mr.. Sandersonien-nhoe shop. -Mrs. James Aitchesoe spent last weekwith relatives in Guelph. -Misses -Cora .Messer and Pear) Ba,ker are home from Stratford model sehool.-Mr. Harry Diment'e fine neve house is now ready for occupation. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Diment and. family many comforte- ble years in it. -Miss Ina Bryans, qf Jamestown, has musie class ih Bluevale. Miss Bryans w.I spend Christmas in Goderich.-The ing item from the Woodstock &et- tneel Review of December 2nd, re - fee's to e Bluevale boy, soh of Mb John Burgess. We aro' always pleased to see our boys a.ppreeiated: " A very pleasant eurprise was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. joseph Burges, 213 Delatre street, Fri- -day night, when about thirty of their friends, who have been eon- nected with the Government cheese curing station, presented Manager Burgess With a gold watch and chain and Mrs. Burgess with a sil- ver tea service. A short programme was also given consisting of a violin solo by Mr. G. McKenzie., with -'Miss Mellurney as accompanist, also short addresses by a number of the gen- tlemen present. Mr: and Mrs. Bur- gess were completely taken by sur- prise Ifut Mr. Burgess made a. suit- able reply." • Londesboro. Notes, -Everyone is looking for- ward to the eniertainment Christ- mas night to be given by the Sun- day school. -Mrs. 'Boyd from New Orleans is at present visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adams. -The sermon preaohed by Rev. Mr. Van- ning on Sunday morning was great- ly appreciated by the congregation. 4Mr. E. Adams, accompanied by his mother, spent Sunday with friends in Clinten.-Miss Huston and Mr. Robertsoif were guests at the home of Mr. Morrell on Sunday. • The Creamery. -The annual meet- ing of the Londesboro Cheese and Butter Manufacturing Company was held on. Thursday of last week. The attendance was very small. The fiellowing offieers were elected for the ensuing year: President, John Brigham; Vice-president, William Waite; Directors* John McGregor, John Sundercock, John Voaden; See.- retary-treasurer, R. s'Adanas ; Audi- tor, J. Campbell. The report of the season's work was : Cream. sup- plied, 213,844 pounds,. whierh - made 50,771 lbsof butter fat that made' 57,787 pounds of butter. The aver- age price per pound. of the butter was .20,218, and the patrons got 16,- 718 cents per pownd. One pound of butter fat made 1.138 pounds Of but- ter. The total amount of money Te- eeived for the 4eason's %butter was $11,869.28, There were several im- provements made: at and in the fac- tory, costing $360. The factory is now in a first-class condition, and, if well patronized, next season, will make some money for the there - holders. The company at present is over $50 in debt. PIIINIBM1111110•1111111/111.1•10 Hensel]. G. a Sutherland has had placed in his hands at a great bargain, two fine brick dwellings with a num- ber of lots attached to each. A good chance .for a retired farmer or anyelle Vitailting tint-elaso dwell- ings at a bargain. Also cheaper Properties for sale. Apply at once at the post ofliee, Hensall. 19754 Manitoba Flour. -1,000 sacks of high ginde family flour to meet the demand for the Christmas holida3T, for sale the next two wed-; you will find the price right. A reduction of 10c per sack on purchases of flve sacks and over. Hensel' Oatmeal Mills. ' Silks ! Silks,at cost Just received aship/it:2 o i 50 pieces silk, n waist lengths, all liright, new, up- to-date patterns. Regular prices,. all 75e to 81. From December 10th to New Years', we will sell them for 40e a yard. Wm. Ilawdevi & Sons, Hensel); 88- .Cows for Sale. -Two fresh milch cows, seeoln0detaflf, good and quiet. Dr. Bell, Hensel,. 1083x2 'Feed. -100 tons of oat feed for sale to make room, the next two weeks. Parties needing feed will find this feed better value than bran at far less luoney. Hensall Oatmeal Milia l9 Dr. Ovens,i eye and ear surgeon, will l'iea8t3-t2he Queen's !tote , Hessen, first Friday of each month. Hours 8 a. in. to 2 p. in. GlasseS properly ,fitted. 1083-tf Omin.-Oats, wheat and barley always wanted - you all know the highest prices are paid at, the Hen- 51il1 Oatmeal Mills. D. Urquhart. 1083-2 s Local Briefs. -The services on Sun- day next, in St. Paul's chureei, be in the evening at 7 o'cloekeedhen there will be a celebration of the holy communioxi.-The Young Peo- ple's Association of St. Paul's church are closing the year with a social on Tuesday evening. -Large ship- ments of live hog t were made from this station on :Monday by Mr. Gil- bert Dicke, Of ,Kippen.-Mise Eva Warring iras recently very much improved the interior' of her dwel- Jing.-Miss Bessie Urquhart, return- ed_ home from Toronto this -week.- Mr. and Mrs. Elliott, :of Listowel, were here thi4 Nxeek visiting their relatives, Mr. • Wm. Buchaean and family. -Our curlers, hockey play- ers and skaters are looking forward to the opening ot owe rin'k for the winter as it has been enlarged and 'greatly improved since last season. -191r. Wm. Pepper, of Tuckersmith, recently sent a dozen dressed spring chiekens to Montreal,_ =which weigh- ed 85 pounds and for which he re- ceived 15 cents a pound. -Mr. W. E. Hoggarth was at Guelph attending the show there with exhibit e of fowl and was successful in securing a prize. -The friends of Mr. Henry Cook will regret to learn that ihe is not thus far recovering .is rapidly as was expected and is still eonfined to his room. -Mr. R. Paterson, sr., is also still very ill, with little or no change. -Mrs. R. Fulton and her daughter, Miss • Ethel, returned home last week from visiting in London and Egmondville. E..111TtlISIMISISSITIPISIMMISM Brucefleld. Localities. -The Metbodist church Sabbath sdhool will hold its annual Christmas tree entertainment this, Friday, evening, A good time is expected. -At this season the Sick Children's Hospital, of Toronto, should not be forgotten. A list in the postoffiee is held for those de- siring to give to the cause. Mr. George Baird's school in. Stanley contributed over $5, Miss Mustard's school will also help with a contri- bution. ) The teaelher has also pro - ',tided six beautiful dolls which were: dressed by the scholars, also a large number of **ere scrap books. Work cif this kind. is surely fulfil- ling the Christmas spirit. -Miss Lot4 to Grassiek, Stanley, who has been ill for some time is slowly passing away,- Iler recovery is not looked for. -Mr. Alex Thompson 'shifted his sieter, Mrs. Heiner, at Georgetown, last week. Mr. Thompson's sister and her husband, M. and Mrs. Tuxford, of Moose jaw, Assa., sail this week for London, England, where they will spend the winter at the home of Mr. Tuxfud's parents. Their friends here Wish them a 'pleasant visits -Fred Waldron, W. Musta-rd and Hugh McGregor were at Gode- rich on the petit jury last -week. The business transacted was not of great importance. -Mies Edith Hunt, of Toronto, formerly of Bayfield, is at present very at her home, of con- sumption. She contracted a cold sdme months ago, which settled on her lungs. She was a bright, happy girl, full of life, when living in. our village. She has manr friends in this neighborhood who ate.' sorry to learn of her iliness.-ler. Arm- strong, formerly of our village, has gone to reside in Tara, near Owen Sound, where Le has nureltesed a praetice.-IVIrs. McFarlane, of leltch- igen, is visiting her raother, Mrs. McGregor. -Miss Kate Hart, ot To- ronto Normal 60120°1 is home for s O. DEEMBER 22, • SEAFOIRTI-PS LEADING - TORr Christmas Gifts orth Giving Only a few boars left now for Christmas shopping and if you ara sti=1 un- decided as to what to give," take our advice, and let it ue something wnefeq, sensible and serviceable, Take footwear for instance. *rho would n .it 4 predate a pair of Cosy House Slipper or a pair of good Rubbers or Overshoes! Our store is filled with Christmas Shoes and Slippers of all Ain& Something suitable for every member of the fatally and your money will go farther here) than you. ever imaiined, As proof of this, look over the following list 25c a pair Baby's Fanoy Mescasins Baby's Soft Soled Shoes Children's Carpet Slipper Children's Felt Slippers Women's flames Slippers Skater's Ankle Supports pair Ladies' Fur Trimmed Slifiperl„. Boys' Elk Moccasins Men's Velvet Erobroldcrid-Slippers. Men's Alligator Slippers 50c pair Lsdies' Felt Slippers ,Lidies' Carpet Sliepers Ladies Kid House :Slippers Bany's F4ney Moaeasins Baby's SW Soled nhoes $1 w50 a pair Boys' Hockey Slioes Boys' F s:8' aballyVo Shoe lod4eD Slippers Men's Pius Kid Slippers 2 A Pair Hoekey Shoes • Men's All Felt Shoes Ladies' Empress Shoes Laddes Patent Leeeher Slip The above zavili giveyou an idea of the variety ,of ou stock. A! :$2 50 o $5.00, we are showing an assortment of Dress 'Shops for Men an q7omen that Cannot be excelled m Seaferth, 1102.62.13.Eldlkin. Sole Agents for -the; "Slater" and Walk -Over and. " Queen " and Empress" Shoes f aloth s for men, the holidays.-litr. Reid, of )3ay- City, is visiting his brother-in-law, Mr. John Woo -ie. -Was Kate Thompson is assisting in, Reid's , shoe store during the preparation for the Christmas trade. 116SMIWZINIMISOM/110 Leadburv. Sensible sugge8Uons for Christmas presents. -Lad- les' felt shoes, ' ' felt slippemehildren's felt shoes, children's felt s1ippei, men's felt shoes, inen's felt slippers, chadrens leggings, '1I1er)'s overolters, moccasins forgiris, and pays, men's molesIdn leg gings, men's tanvas Ieggangs, Dorothy Dodd shoes for ladies, George A. Slater shoes for men. W. 11. Willis,"Sertforth. 1.083.1 Notes. -Mr. Salami Stitt, who was out in the western part of the Dominion with a cargo of honey, has returned home. -Miss Susie Moore, who was known to a number of persons here, thaving visited here on various occasions, was married. one day recently, out near Portage la Prairie. She will now be addres- sed as Mrs. Duncan McKellar. Lecture.. -The lecture e at Bethel church on fruesday evening of last week, was !highly entertaining and instructive. The choir .first gave a beautiful selection of =mei°. Minis Alice Dundas gave a solo in fine style after =which Rev. Mr. Baker. in a few well: ohosen remarks in- troduced the orator of the evening Rev. Mr. Hobbs-, who is an ex -presi- dent of -the London conference and a leading man in the ;Methodist church in Canada. Ms subject was "The Triangular .Mao." Tbe Rev. lecturer said that a perfeot man or woman had- three, sides, each side being of exactly equal length. These were the physical, the ifitelleotual and the spiritual. Speaking of the physical sidei he said there were many whose only thought was what Shall we ki at and sishaCshall We drink and what than we wear. He told a story of a western farmer. This farmer was 'visited by a minister who- enquired if he ever everft to church. "Why Ince" eaid =the terra- er, " we've got no time; ' by work - very week we tan't with our work,." is work required?" ing seven 'days then keep up "Why is all t asked the thinister. Growing corn," replied the farmer. "Are not all these bins of corn yours," inquired -the aaiinister, "*by do you want more." "To feed more hogs," said. -the farmer, " WelL" said the minister, "1 thought all these stocked hog pens were_yeuree :what do you want more for PP !" To make more money," replied the termer. t You have the reputation of have a ing a great Veal of money " eaid the 0 minister, "why do you. want more?" 0 "To buy more land," returned the n farmer., "Well," said the ininister 0 Mr. Hobbs in spe king of t itual side, told of many ways In which it was a used. He i old of the man..who,contrary to the pleas.- ings of his farai y and hired help, left his harvest and went off for tsvo weeks to a camp xneeting. This man the lecturer termed a fool. He h also told of some people he ad met who were always Whining that they, had no use for this world, although it gave them good home and three good meals a day. Neither had they any use for toe hings ii nellectual which d4 a spies and a eharm. and a r finenaent to We. With these peopl , their home and. thoughts tend 0 erything wits an bone. Said the lecturer. 1 never hear these people talk hut what woad. like to at them and give them a good It-hiking king and after got throuvegh them. I would have Hu iregret Mrt would. feel like apoligizittg to the toe of )23y boot for having bruit it in contaot with such specimens, The lecturer told .of two kinds of rage, that whirl was Irighteous and that whioh was not. no tokT where the term getting your haok up came -from. Outside a cat eves going around when along ;came a dog and up Went the cat's iback that instant. The man in sthe pulpit'sometimes tays a ot wait the a:320.73 goes the latter's onse hopping mad never come back to hear that preacher again. In oases of that kind, 'said the. leeturer, I lain the dog and the, fellow who gees home ;mad is the cat. He told of some mothers -who carne and com- plained tha.t the chureh was oppos- sdd to ,dancing, to card playing, to the carnival, eto. !They tnought if their dear :daughters were permit- ted to -dance it Might give them better form. He then gave a per - sone' exhibition of! the form assum-1 ed by =dancing girls, with the head and upper- portioe of the body, thrown away forwerel. He went a- cross the .platform 'with a series of springing bops. There, said. he it the form. Just lik4 that of an old horse 1 once drove! who was eevere- ly afflicted with 4 a. thing beside the around their waist, cos to one, is no be mon seala,wag. A have learned all tbs. ng master from aris can. teach hem, can bring[ an uneducated nd Ignorant negro oy of ten years f age, who for ofthis kind. an. down them' ea y, and if the igger :toy does t beat them ani proeure a monk y, who for ca.p- word which does in the new and back and the goes 11 mid declares he evil ring halt. And _with. his :arm Who, ten ,iehan- ter than a eom-- a after _they. Freneledanoe "I thought. the land on ail Eicles here e was yours." "Se it is," said the farmers "but we want te get some beyond this to grow More corn," This was -the man's creed " Grow more corn, to feed more hogs; to make more money, to buy more land, to grow more corn." The lecturer in speaking on the intelleeteal side deplored She cramming system in vogue in the public schoole. The children had to work all evening and right away until it) o'hlook at home work, and then did not have it finished. Six hours, at school said .he, and bring back enough home work to weary an puzzle =the young brain far another six hours. 1 would stamp out the abomination, said the lecturer, if 1 possilby could, He told of the weeping mother who displayed thw gold. medal won by her intelleolual son, and in tears she told glow he had given Itie life. Killed himself =winning it. And, said the lecturer, there, are 3=317 young men and women who study and study, inatil they can neither eat nor tsleep and until the spiritue al side becomes completely paralyz- ed and many young w-oraen who get t a college education ceme hack such t a -nervous *mph that they are 'never A any good for anfthing,under heavens. a rs and twists and 'Contortions, can knock them out Pie first round. WhY, said the iectnrer, the whole daneing process is la relic of bar- barism, -copied. from pagan 'Indiane and the ball room dress wares by ladies its in li 1 e wit that worn by ' half naked. an unoiyilized savages. The lecturer ve Daniel of Bible times as a perfect mtsdel. Hand- some, well formed, a 'hietie: well in- formed, broad raindel and fUlly eon - versant with matt re Intelleetafti, and with a deep 'Seated reverence for God and everything whiehd had a tendeney to pronroite and advanee righteousness and 'holiness. Toter correspondent took no notes on the lecture and just gives this brief outline as it 00011:0 to him /from' memory, and can which for its be- ing correct. The leteture; was giv- en a cordial vote of thanks it the dose. fa For the Childre, .-The annual Christtuas tree entettainment under the aaspiees of the Presbyterian unday sehool will be held in the own hall on the evening of Friday. he 29th inst. A pleasa.nt evening is nticipated for both old and yousg nd all are cordially iiiirit011- COME AND SEE. 0•44444-4.*.4+.44-404-444.4 +44444 hristnrias Gifts Our new stock is bright, clean and fresh, and con- tains the very latest in original aud novel attrac- tions, trustworthy yalues and fair prices. All bld lines solci at greatly reduced prices. Come and see. , ' -ggggliaggigiampasmstm EX. 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