SESSs our Subscrip- - $1.00 per Subscriptions for f r Must be Paid ¢ al vance. All * -Renew tion for 18% ear: tly Arrears m by Feb Coo 2S Sars ‘ : ATWOOD, ONT., FRIDAY, DEC. 1:2; 1890., A Green Label on your ( paper means that “* Your Subscription has Expir- Q. ed,’’ and unless renewed within Two Weeks after eek ee the paper ( @) will be Discontinued. ( BSSSCCCSSeces< VOE. I. Country Talk... Newton, pnt for his home in Will Angus Newry-last week. D. Jack attended the Atwood school «oncert last Friday night. Who knows that Donaid has not some attraction in that lively village. Wm. Macdonald, one of the leading young men of this place, spent a few days recently visiting friends and ae- quaintanees at Atwood, Newton was the scene of a pleasant tyent on Monday, Dec. Ist, the occasion being the marriage of George Se to Miss Elizabeth Nuhn, both of Morn- ington. We are pleased fo say that Newton, Yor a small village, has some of the most enterprising young men to be found in Canada. few days ago they started to lay down’ sidewalks andin about 8 hours the streets wsre lined throughout. ‘Che muddy state of the roads previous to the present frost, suggested to several of the people round here that it would be a great boon to have a nice foot-pat between Newton and Millbank villages. tt would benefit everyone along the line between and in these villages, as well as for miles beyond. The lunrber is allthat would be required and if everyone interested went heartily into the matter the-cost would not be missed the laying down could be done in about me day by cach family sending one or two men, —_ Listowel. Someof the town flyers have been out spinning over the snowand making the bells jingle. A branch of the Epworth League was formed last week in connection with the Methodist church in town. Mr. McEwen shipped fer Mr. Ballan- tyne last week the September cheese “rom the Newry, Donegal and Elmbank factories. A number of our young people drove eut tothe school concert in Atwood lust Friday evening. They enjoyed it immensely. The Lillico residence’on Main street was sold‘on Friday, Nov. 28th by public tiliction by order of the judge in an “ction of Trew ys. Lillico, prop- was bought for the Methodist chureh for a parsonage. Itisa well- hnilt and handsome residence, sufficient tohouse the family of even the most abundantly blessed good brother. They obtained it at a very reasenable price. Winter appears to have set in in good earnest. The first days of December have been both frosty and stormy, and the merry jingle of the sleigh bells is neard once more. ‘Though the sleigh- ing is not first-class, it is tolerable, and the wish of both merchant and farmer is thatit may last, at least till after Christmas, The town grain buyers gave gone in- to their winter quarters—that is, the seven by nine wooden structure used for protecting them from the wintry blasts has been brought to the front "Phe ore) igner | Donegal. J.M. Vipond is around again. minus his finger. , We congratulate Joe on his rapid recovery. ‘he-September chéésé “was shipped from the factory last Wednesday and the cash distributed Monday. Al! ‘the cheese has been sold. Wm. Hemphillis preparing to put # stone foundation under his barn, Wal- ter Johnston is also improving his out- buildings. ‘Thislooks like substantial progress, A.E. Knox has been re-engaged as teacher of No. 5, Mornington, for his third year ata still further advance in salary, Such an event as this tells its own story, We are pleased to state that James Burke, on coming home from the Otta- wa Nornial, will take eharge of-his old school, Britton, at a salary of $500. Jim was lucky, having no less than three schools offered: him at that ficure. He is worth every cent of itand the people evidently know it. Thomas burke takes charge of his first school after the.Christmas vaea- tion. It is No. 10, Morris. Ile receives $325 for a start, but we feel sure that after Tom has been running that school six months the trustees will find a way of showing him that his services are ap- preciated, We have no doubt of his success in the teaching line. Following is a report of the three best pupils in each-class-(in-seniorthird-class here are 20 pupils, hence fiye names ap- pear) of the Donegal public school for the month of November:—ith C Mary A. Wilson 76, Eliza J. McClellan 7d, Samuel Petrie 42. Senior 4th Class —Mary E. McCourt. 86, Robert G. Ir- vine 63, Loris WHson 62. Junior 4th Class—John Foulston 48, Eliza McFar- ni Class—John A, Matheson 71, Mag- gie Cooper 66, Robert Barton 65, Thos, Barton 64, Evelyn McCourt 57. Junior 3rd Class—Eva Baker 79, Sarah Me- Nichol 75, Willie S. Buchanan 58, Elma. Miss Mary Robinson, of Atwood, is the guest of Miss Maggie Ilume this week, Robert Hamilton, lot 6, con, 10, pur- poses having astock sale on Monday, Dec, 1ith, at 1 p.m. Ilugh Anderson is preparing to puta stone foundation under his barn and therwise improving it. Success to you, Hugh. Considerable logs are being. hauled to tho wood saw mills this week. Pe are taking advantage of the sleighing. Our new serial, entitled “The Story of a Story,” commences with this issue of THE BEE. Subscribe now and get the initial chapters, It promises to be good. Joseph Morrison left on Tuesday, 8th inst., tor Wiarton, where he intends working in the lumber woods for the winter months. Somebody will be lone some Mrs. A. Edgar, of Ayr, who for some time past has been visiting her parents, A. W. Gray, 10th con., left this week ugain and occupies a conspicuous place on the town boulevard at the| corner of Main street. may be a| useful building, but certainly is no or- nament to the public street. The fourth anniversary of the Listo- | wel Methodist Church will be celebrat- ed on Sunday ahd Monday the Ith and 15th inst. Sermons will be preach- edin the morning and at 2: -m™m., by Rev. Joseph Edge, of Clinton, and in the evening by Rev. Dr. Shaw, of Tor- onte. On Monday evening Rey. Mr. Edge will deliver his popular lecture, “Bring Back What Yon Borrow.” Musig by the choir. Collections on Sunday and Monday evening will be in aid of the parsonage fund. We understand that the residents along the W.G.& B. and the Georgian) Bay division of the Grand Trunk Ry. | north of Palmerston are now favored with two mails daily each way. The extra service has been put on since two daily trains have been restored, so that now the people up north are vetter off for postal service than those along the by | grippe. Southern Extension and the Georgian i Bay from Palmerston to Stratford. We | ure pleased to know thatthe claims of | the inhabitants of the northern penin- sula are being recognized both by the railway and postoflice authorities; at the same time we along the Kineardine branch and on the Georgian Bay division south of Palmer- ston, which include a number of import- ant towns and villages, are entitled to at least equal consideration. ent there is but onemaila - on these divisions. It wou cided convenience to have a second mail, to be carried on the regular pas- senger trains which now convey no mails, Anafternoon mail down to and an evening mail up from Stratford would be of much service to business men and others, and as the mail car from the north comes as far as Palmer- ston and is there taken off, it would es tablish the now broken link in the mail service by being continued on to Strat- ford, returning on the eyening train. An additional mailon the Kincardine branch, coming duwn at noon and gu ing up at night, would also be of great service. We understand that an agita- tion is being set on foot with that end jn viesvy, and we trust thatthe Depart- ment will see its way clear to accede to the wishes of so large and important a gection of the country’s inhabitants, es think the residents | for her home accompanied by her broth- er Adam. On Thursday afternoon, Dec. 18th, a public school examination will be held ins.s.N The parents in the sec- tiou and pubiic, generally, are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. John Struthers, 12th con., is very poorly at present with an attack of la We hope she may be restored to health shortly. Should she be spared for two years longer she will be privil- eged to celebrate her golden wedding. Collector Morrisen is about through his work for this year. Ile says he had no difliculty in getting the ratepayers to “whack up,” but in almost. every in- stance the township demands were re- sponded to willingly and even cheerful- “Geo. W. Little had a wood bee last Friday afternoon, Six saws were kept busy, cutting wood enough to supply Mr. Little fora year. A social hop, in- strumental and vocal music, recitations, ete, made up the evening's program. The recitation, “Tis adventure with a crocodile,” by Will Vipond, was heartily appreciated as was also a song given by Alex. Sanders. Peter Cowan, one of Eima’s worthy near here celebrated his golden wedding at his residence on ‘Tuesday, Nov. 2%. Mr. Cowan was married in Perthshire, Scotland, in 1840, to Miss Grace Stew- art, of Grantully, in the same shire. On this occasion, a party of over fifty of the neighborsand friends and members of the family gathered together to con- gratulate the genial old couple and to present them with an address and some handsome presents as marks of their respéct. Jolin Gray, of Newry, acted as master of ceremonies, and read the address, and made the present- ations in a very genial, happy fashion, so that altogether a very pleasant eyen- ing was spent by both host and visitors. Part of the family of Mr. Cowan was present, aud presented their parents witha congratulatory address aud some tangible tokens of their esteem for the patriarchal old gentlemen and his good wife, who are the progenitors of five daughters and three sons, and now num- ber intheir family cirele, besides these some 25 grand-children and four great grand children. Qne of the three song is W.S. Cowan, the popular auctioneer, of Stratford. The address of the child- ren was read by a daughter of W. S. Cowan, Ethel. Miss Taylor, of New York, is visiting ai J. M.. Davis’. We are: now-fayored- with two mails perday. This hasbeerwa long felt want. Duncan Cameron, of Vaughan town- ship, spent a few days with his brother Alex A final examination for 1890 will take place in the public school rooms on Dec. 19th, The teachers are preparing an. excellent program for the. entertain- ment of visitors. All who are interest- edin school work should attend this examination, Grey. _ Council meeting at Ethel on the 15th nst Mrs. Lavis, of Holmesville, is visiting her parents this week. Miss Lottie Hill went to Burk’s Falls last week on a visit to her sister. Miss Bertha Heritage, of London, is visiting Miss Annie Smith this week. Miss Allan, of Caledonia, returned home after a two months’ visit to her sister, Mrs. Q. McBain. Victor Smith, teacher, of Caistorville, was home this week attending the fun- eral of his mother, Mrs. Truman Smith. Wm. Ramsay, who has been farming on the ‘Tate lot, has decided to hold an auction sale on the 12th inst. Mr.Ram- so A aaa removing. to Brussels, it is said, Messrs. McDonald & .Coombes have about completed their work for this season. ‘Phey were kept very busy and got through .a.lot of work. Some of their principle jobs were:—Mason work of Blueuale Methodist church; brick residences tor Mrs. Gilpin, Howick; J. McArthur, Morris; Joseph Coombes, Blyth; the stone work and first story of Capt. Stretton’s new block, Brussels and stone stabling and fonndations for barns belonging to Messrs. Laidlaw, Pipe, Snell, &e. GonE Home.—It is our sad duty to chronicle the death of Mrs. Truman Smith, Grey township, at the age of 50 years, 9 months und 9 days, on Thurs- day, Dec. 4. Deceased had been ailing for some years with what appeared to e indigestion and for which she ccn- sulted some of the leading physicians of Ontario, including Dr. Graham, o Toronto, but to no avail km fact, the real cause of her illness was and is yet amystery to the medical profession, Last summer, acting upon the advice of relatives and friends she took a trin to Orillia, where she spent geveral months with relatives there in the hupe that the change of psuvue und climate would benefit her fast declining health. She returned home a week ago feeling little or no better of her visit. While deceased was being put to bed on Thursday nightshe remarked to Mr. Smith that she felt a severe pain in the region of the abdomen, and with this exception she was as wellas usual. Willie and the two girls, Annie and Bella, had retired for the night; little thinking as they kissed their mother good-night they would never see her alive again. Lut sach was the sad real- ity. At fifteen minutes to 9 o’clock Mr. Smith was startled by heavy breathing and instantly bounding cut of bed saw his life’s companion inthe throes of death. He immediatelv summoned the family, but only Laura and Willie has tened to the bedside in. time to see the spirit of a devoted wife, aloviug moth- er and anoble Christian, pass. peacefully home toits God. She died withonta pang of agony, and her face bore that same calm and peaceful demeanor that so charactérized her in life. The subject of this sketch was married to her now sorrow-stricken husband about twenty- fiye years ago, and unto whom was born four children, Vietor, Willie, An nie and Bella. The two boys are teach- ing school, the former at Caistorville, Ontario, and the latter in Grey town ship. Mrs. Smith has from her echild- hood lived an exemplary Christian life, and was a consistent member of the Methodist church. Wer bright and hopeful testimony at the class-meeting every Sabbath morning was a source ot inspiration to every member. In al- must every department of Christian work she, along with the other mbers of the family, was identified, a&d while the church will sustain the loss of a consecrated life member, the home wil! feel the heavy affliction much more Turnberry. D. Mc¥.aren friends here, Eli Bott is again able to be about after having suffered severely from a cold, Dr.Fraser, an eminert divine; lectured |. in Lluevale last Tuesday, on -work in Formosa, a Jas. Dently’s auction sale was in most respects good, Stock, with the exce tion of horses, brought handsome pric- os, _W.D. Bently arriveda. few days ago from Manitoba and |Dakota.~ Wes still thinks more of Ontario than either of the prairie provinces, The new Methodist church, Bluevale, Will be opened Sunday, ; ‘ Pouts, of Toronto, is expected to con- duct the opening seryiees. The revival services held-in Salem Methodist church for-thedast mouth have been brought close, much good hiuving been accomplished through the efforts of the paster, Rev. Myr. Me Laughlin, and the congregation. Pook. Miss Kate Burneft returned home from Galt last Friday. Her cousin, Miss B. Burnett, accompanied her and will remain here for tome weeks with friends, . Pheconcert-itt the ‘school house on Triday night, Dee. Sth, wasa decided success, Mr, Chalmers, secretary-treas- urer of the section, occupied the chair ina Manner acceptableto the audience aud proved hinvself equal to the oceas- ion and is evidently {o the“manor” born. The pupils perfurmed their part | of the program in a manner reflecting great credit upon themsélyes . as well as their teacher, Miss Richmond... Their Kindergarten songs. were most enthus- iastically received bythe large aud- jence. Mr. Thompson, teacher of Mill- bank school, read a very thoughtful and scholarly essay_upon the best method of inspiring potriotism: amongst the pu- pils of our public schools, Mr. Ham?}. tom, @aher of S.S. No.1, mage oye of his inimitably humerous srceches, end- ing up with a brillant elucidation of the present CGueational outlook of the country, Recitations suitable to the oceasion were delivered by neighboring tcachers, Misses Dewar, Dunsmore and sjovd. The receipts ofthe evening Were $22.00, Sa Brussels, A good: coating of gravel has been pul OL UG Qiand Deounk yard Nee. Miss Pauline Olliver is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Leckie, in Toronto, J. 11. Sparling, brother of Mrs. Wat- son Ainliy, ishome from Neustadt. T. Fletcher and wife spent Sunday and Monday with relatives in Lucknow. _ Capt. Ida Sweet, of Gleneoe, is now in charge of the Brussels corps of the Salvation Army. Mrs. G. A. Deadman and chiidren re- turned from a visit to her parents in stratford last Tuesday. Rev. R. Panl supplied the pulpit in the Methodist church, Harriston, in the absence of Rev. Wm. Smyth. RN 8. Pelton, editor of Tur B in town Sunday attending the of the late Mrs, Truman Smith. Rev. John Ross, 3B. A., will give an address at the Y. P.C. A.,im the Meth- odist church, next Monday evening. The Royal Templars of Temperance in this place, have, by resolution, become a branch of the Dominion Alliance. We had @small sample of what our electric light will be like Monday eyen- ing. Itis expected to be in full biast this week. The Methodist Snnday school practising a cantata entitled, “Bells of Xmas,” which will be given shertly after Christmas, Some sneak thieves visited W.Smith's EE, was funeral are spent’ Sunday with Stratford, Jingle, jingle, bells, Satu far this year. The Model School examinations. be- gan Monday, 4 number of from la grippe. The police court has been supplied with real cane, hand painted chairs. Fines will be heavier until these are paid for, : citizens are sufferin 4 Trowbridge. Robt. Oliver left here last week for Wingham where he intends spending the winter. Don’t forget the school concert, to be held here on Fyiday evening, Dec. 12th. A good. time is expected, We are pleased to hear that Thomas J.Later has been engaged as,teacher in — near Moorefield for the year Miss Molly Nesbitt, from Roland, Manitoba, arrived here last Saturday. She intends spending the winter with her grand parents Mr. Later, carriage builder, has been doing qutte a business lately. He has sold quife a number of fine buggies, cutters, sleighs, &c. Wonders will never cease. We un. derstand that our friend Thos. Jackson is away getting married. and we will his bride Death has again yisited our neighbor- hood. On ‘‘uesday morning Mrs, Wm. Freer passed from earth after a short and severe illness. She had been poorly for a few days, but not confined to her bed till the Saturday before her death. It was conjestion of the brain she had and was unconscious from Saturday till the time of her,death. She leaves a husband and six small children to mourn her loss, The bereaved family have the heart-felt sympathy. of the community, Newry. W. G. Morrison,.who has so success- fully taught in S. S. No.5 for the past Ne you Mr. Alexander, Public School Inspect- or, paid 8. 8. No.5 a rather unexpected visit last week: He spent all forenoon in the school, and before leaving he ex- pressed himself as highly pleased with the progress and general advancement. of the school. In conversation with a been examining schools for the last two months and found none. equal to No. 5. This should be gratifying te. our teacher, Mr, Morrison, and, the. section in general, coming from such @ source. 5.8. No. 5 purpose holding a concert in the Town Hall, Atwood, on Friday evening, Dec. 18th. Those Wishing to spend an enjoyable and profitable even. ing should attend, The local talent of the section will take part, also Japes Fax, the humorous vocalist, of ‘Toronto, of whom comment-is--unnecesgary, as will be seen by the. following press opinions :—Seaforth Expositor: “The hife ahd backbone of the entertainment was Jas, Fax. He.was bright, sparkling and funny as usual, and he never faited to bring down the house and call forth a lusty encore.” Hamilton Spectator: last Saturday night and. pelped them- selves to about €0 pounds of perk. | There will ba more than the pork salted | if the visit is repeated. Rev. C. Fish, of Toronto, preached in | the Methodist chureh Friday evening and also delivered two excellent se;- | mons law ganday. For aman over 70, | Mr. Pisi4y a marvel, | Councillor Ainley shot one otter and | keenly. “What is home without a mother” will seem painfully realistic in | this family circle, and indeed we know | jof few instances where the family tie | ; Was more sacredly and lovingly regard- | ;ed, Asthe family gathered around the | casket, Sunday afternoon, to take a/ farewell look into the face of their | | mother the scene was heart-rending. | | Ouly God and those who have experienc- jedit know the depth of meaning in tearing from the hearts of a family the mother. Truly, “God's ways are not our ways nor Iis thoughts our thoughts” therefore we must bow in humble sub- mission to an all-wise Providence, knowing that “all things work together for goad to them that love God.” The pastor of the church, Rev. S. Sellery, M. A., B. D., conducted a brief service at the house, after which the mournful procession—over a mile in length— wended its way to the Brussels cemetery. It is liardly necessary to add that the sorrowing family ~haye the heart-felt sympathy ofthe comminity in this their hour of deepest affliction. A mem- orial service will held in the Metho- dist church, Brussels; next Sunda morning conducted, by Rev. Mr. ery, trapped another in the river above the | dam inside ofa week. This makes | three otters for him this winter. The! skins are worth about 810 each. | Anniversary sermons in the Method- | ist church week from next Sunday. | Rey. John Ross, B. A. will preach in| the morning, and Rev. S. Sellery, M.A., | B. D., in theevening. On Xmhs hight the annual tea meeting will be held. A petition is being circulated in town headed by the Reeye, asking fora mail service on the noon and night trains. The petition will be presented to the Postmaster-General through Dr. Mue- nd, ©M. P:; tor East Heron, A. Koenig is having the corner store of the Rogers estate fitted up for a hotel until he can have anew brick structure erected next spring. He purposes put- ting up a shed on the north side of his lot for the convenience of the farming community. Municipal nominations. on Monday, 29th inst., between 12 and 1 o'clock. The polling places for Brussels (if there is an election) will be at Johnston & Coch- rane’s shop and ‘the Council Chamber, with Ronald McNaughton and Wm. Jdridge as Deputy Returning officers “The applause, laughter and encores at his every appearauce were simply hurri canes, typhoons or blizzards, and the four hundred that were in the hoyge will remember Fax. We trust he wilt come again, and any ef our sssociates who secure his services can depend on a bumper house. Mr. Fax has a fund of the comique of almost unlimited character and we trust that some of our associates will draw on. him = azainy* Seaforth Sun: “Lhe first star was ‘Mr, Fax,of Toronto. His delineations of character, his rapid answers to engores in change of. castume and side-splitting comicalities, brought down the house repeatedly, ‘The awkward school bay visiting, “ye charge of the Light. Byri- gade,’ “The poor Chinee and his faith- less wife,’ “The foolish boy arrested for passing bad mouey,’ and “The ‘ished | gentleman,’ shows Mr. Fax to be -a .fin- ished gentleman.” Ifarriston T-fbune : “The inimitable Mr. Fax fully >ealized the expectations that the audienge had formed, eisa comedian of &. high order, and the audience were coaymsed With langhter at his every app-arance,, He is ever ready to respoid te the en cores and js not at all niggsgdly in his share of the program, as he, i ‘tact, kindly consented to give more than the program called for from him. He is a perfect mimic aud with wonderful rap- idity and ease passes from one - dialect i another and, dogs them all well as was evident from ‘Nationalities,’ He has also a well trained voice and the duet he sang with Miss Strong was very fine. Asan eneore thy sang ‘Hauung- don Tower,’ whith is aiways 4 favorite Fax anda good laugb are inseparable gh ——_—" of rday’s market was the largest so. a believe it when we see him arrive With ble.’* vn , Newry citizen he stated that he had.