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t h4 x ig K8 ~â€" Hastieâ€"MeIntyreoâ€"That the reeves ?ofl be received and filed. Carried. _ Robbâ€"McIntyreâ€"That the reeye and m McQueen receive $2 cach com fees Proton townline. Carried. . Byâ€"law No 182 for holding nomination and appointing D. R. 0. for un‘ election red the usual readings was signed &c. o changes from previous vears in said Byâ€"law. Hastieâ€"McQueenâ€"The assessor havâ€" ing paild ‘into Council the sum of 41 cts fi’. tlltf our charge in taxes by reaâ€" The reeye reported Laying interviewed the Tp. Solisiter respecting alleged damâ€" ages to Mr MeCaw‘s horse held that as eouncil knew nothing of dangerous state of bridge and having rec‘d no notice of that effect, â€" Municipality is not held liable. son of error in ass‘t and that Joseph P.thuon“lo refunded the above am‘t together with 50 cts being overcharge in statute labor due to above error. Carried. MeQueenâ€"Melutyreâ€"That Chas Mcâ€" Tomesbe paid the sam of 60 ets amount advanced to A S Stewart for ditching at lots 19â€"11, con 14 in 1899. Carried, Hastieâ€"Mclatyreâ€"That Geo Klempp be paid the sum of $4.50 for use of room for couneil for 1900. Carried. Corns. Melntyreo. reportea that W J Wilson had extended ditch lot 26, con 20, twelve rods and that he receive $2 for said work as it required it. te, Robbâ€"Hastieâ€"That Mr Mclntyre‘s reâ€" .__Prige adopted mdipynent made. Car â€" ,.”} ion of council made Dec 15, hss ~ 40e is claimed $1.00 as memâ€" â€"_x. . Afkittee of tour appointed to g Fteported covering bridge, f Alex Allan cost $6.50 ; as 30 con 19 by Mal MceCanâ€" 92. PS t received. K x Mv bat com Mclntyre‘s A~sand orders granted, 1.50. Carried. Mastie reported protection on hill Jb6 1, con 17â€"18 by R Nelson 120 ft long, 4 ft bigh cost $11.50 ; also cuivert, lots 10â€" 11, con 15 by Samuel Cooper cost $2 let by Com Mcinais in 1899, payment rec‘d. Mesers Dickson and McQueen reported having effected a final settlement with Proton regarding watercourse end of con 4 Proton. Sewer pipes to be lard to conâ€" vey water along east side of town line to rivar. Hastieâ€"Melntyreâ€"That foregoing reâ€" m be accepted and the agreemont be with the clerk for future reference. ‘ Hastieâ€"McQuoenâ€"That Com Robb‘s report be adopted and order granted. Com feexz 50 cts. Carried. W“’”â€"Th“ Com Hastie‘s dm. payment rec‘d. Com feen $1.00. ie1, " Robb reported a ditch dug on mmount‘s hill, Woodland by A S Stewart ? f If your little boy or girl has not ’ _ yet seen our real Santa Claus |\ driving his deer, it is worth | your while to bring your child | in and show him the scene. ’ ~He will remember it with pleasâ€" _ ure as long as he liyes. Ohe Pollowing are a few Stems of Interest THE Ladies‘ $35 Fur Coats going st 66 $15 Men‘s $17 #$1.00 "J. A: HUNTER 64 $2° 64 64 64 $25 black Fur Coats for NClL. Minutes adopâ€" Big Store 64 64 Capes " Coats * | _ The Reeye reported having expended { $153 on bridges since last meeting. The | several road commissioners reported havâ€" ing expending on roads since last meeting 'the following amounts. viz: In Division | No. 1, $41.95; No. 2, $40.70° No, 3. 41.75, | and No 4, 70.95. The Reeve laid the reâ€" | port of the Board Of Health for the past ;' year before the Council, On considerâ€" | ation it was ordered to be received. Messers. Dickson and McLean, comâ€" mittee, reported having purchasedâ€"a deâ€" yiation across lots 15 and 16, con..3,. W.G. R., for $60. Report ordered to be receiyed and the committee paid $1 each for their services, ® ie Denlirck and Normanty; $10 granted to Bentinek Agricultural goeiety; $2.85 was ordered to be received from Herman Keqikes, in fall of his taxes part lot 5, con. 1. 8, D. R; Jas. Yandt was refunded 6oc, error in : 4; the tazes against the m«. were reduced $3 hessunt of baving no license; Dr. Boan ! road expendi}ure be laid over till next | seesion of council Carried. | _ The reeye and treasarer presented the I Financial Statement. Met in the Clerk‘s offiee, Hanover, on Saturday, the 15th December 1st., accordâ€" ing to statute. Members all present. Minutes of October meeting read and passed. Mclotyreâ€"McQueenâ€"That this counâ€" cil tender a very hearty vete of thanks to the reeye for the very able and efficient manner in which he has presided over this council and also the affairs of the township during the year 1600. Carried, Resolyed that the following acc‘ts be paid:â€"J H Brown, goods for Mrs Baulay $1.00 ; R 0O Hoffman do $5; Chas Ramâ€" age, collectors recerpts. $4 ; Municipal World. election supplies, stationery $9.00; A Mitchell, express charges 40 cte ; Clerk‘s quarter salary $35 ; do postaSe stationery $4 ; Reeve‘s com‘rs fees $1 ; do postage, &eo. $1.00 ; Geo Freeman. flour for Mrs Baulay $9.80 ; John Calier. culvert $4:00; Jas Swanston bal. of salary as assessor $lo ; reeye making financial statement McoQueenâ€"Robbâ€"That the reeve vaâ€" cate the chair and Councillor Hastie take the same. Carried. The reeve made a suitable reply after which council rose. Hastieâ€"Robbâ€"That the clerk be inâ€" structed to get 200 copies of the Financial statement printed at Chronicle office, Darkam. Carried. * h 66 BENTINCK COUNCIL. D. Aurax, Clerk. $11 $11 $14 $17 on of Ages" by the con&regation and . benâ€" otfiction by Rey. Morden. The church was nprropria.toly decorated. At the conclusion ofthe services those present took the last look at the still ?n.ce ‘of their departed friend and many gave her momuY the tribute of their tears. The floral offerings were numerous, The C. l:tR& ‘::mmutchl hmh operators elson sent a _ wreath and the C, P. it. railrond ui «The funeral services of the late Mrs. J. H. M. Hungerford were held at the Methodist church yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o‘clock. It was a union service ard the church was filled with the friends of the departed lady. Rev. George H. Morden, pastor of the Methâ€" odist church, opened the services with the hymn. ‘"There‘s a Wideness in God‘s Mercy." Rev. McKay of the Presbyâ€" terian church made an impressive openâ€" ing prayer. Mrs. Hungerford‘s Sunday school class, sonsisting of twenty little girls, sang * Benutiful, Beckoning Hands." Rev. W. T. Stackhouse, of the Baptist church, read the lesson, which consisted of the 15th chapter of Ist Corinthians, beginning: ‘"Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel. which I preached unto you, which also you haye received, and wherein ye stand," etc. "Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee With Sweetness Fills My Breast" was rendered by the choir and â€" congreâ€" gation. Rey. George H. Morden deliverâ€" ed an elcquent. sermon on the worth and food qualities of the deceased. He reâ€" erred feelingg to the often exEresse(l wish of Mrs Hungerford that the difâ€" ferent branches of the Christian church should work together in unity and harâ€" mon?'. It was for this reason the union services were held. Mr Morden made a strong appeal that all differences might be buried by the several denomiâ€" nations. â€" Adjutant Stevens, of the Salvation army, delivered a fervent fluyor and the choir rendered ‘"When e Roll 1s Called Up Yonder I Will Be There," which was one of Mrs Hungerâ€" ford‘s favorite voluntaries. The service closed with the singing of ‘"Rock of We have received a copy of the Roasâ€" land Miner of Dec 6, containing, under the above heading an obituary reference to the late Mrs Hungerford, nee Miss Mary Smith, 3rd daughter of Mr Wmm Smith, Normanby, _ We Shave got no details as to the cause of death of our deceased friend, whose memory we cherish as one of the most lovable of puâ€" pils, Weextend sinceresympathy to the bereaved family: The presents were? numerous and costly. The following list is not comâ€" plete : Three lemonade sets ; teapot, (filled with tea) and stand, silver cructs, celery dish, 3 China salad bowls, clock, silver sugar spoon and napkin ring, 83 toilet cuff boxes, 5 table mats. silver pie fork, set toilet imats, 2 glass bread plates, carving knife and fork, silver cruet stand, gilt edged fruit dish, towel holders, gilt cup and saucer, fruit dish and servers, gilt edged. 4 doz silyer teaspoons two large parlor lamps, gilver _ pickle dish, two _ porridge Bets, silver butter dish, 4 doz napâ€" kin rings, china tea set, silyer fruit dish card receiver. ladies‘ companion, two rocking chairs, arm chair, 2 sets fruit dishes and servers. 3 large albums, cheese dish, pair Brussels floor rugs, sofa pillow, chenille tabie cover, gilt framed painting and music rack comâ€" bined, gilt figured frame and chromo, . two bedspreads, 4 pair towels, felt table cover, two fancy figured table covers, two pair window curtains, centre table drape, sad iron set, hdkf, box, Klondyke glass fruit dish, moustache eup and saucer, fancy cup and saucer, 4 doz. bread and hutter plates. rose and a spray of green lavender. Mr McEachnie‘s sapporter was Mr Neil McEachnie, of Hopeville. Ceremony and congratulations over, a samptuous wedding repast was parâ€" taken off, the tables being literally crammed with good things from an elegant wedding cake dowawards. An informal evening‘s entertainment was then preceeded with, instrumental muâ€" sic being supplied by Prof, Walker, Geo HMaw, Wm. Harrison,â€"Russell and the groom. The vocal part was well susâ€" tained by Miss Jean Renwick, the Isaac family, Jno. Murdoch and Wm. Ramâ€" age. In addition to this the yGung people tripped the ~light fastastic‘" for several houts. ana green loliage, and wore a . yeil of white gauze fastened with orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of white roses and green foliage and the hearts of the young men and older ones too beat more rapidly as the handsome couples took their stand beneath a fes® tooned canopy, the while the wedding march was being played by Miss Agnaes Renwick Dromore. The _ bridesmaid Miss Mary Isaac appeared in white French lawn trimwed with white satin lace, pink roses and green foliage, and carried a boquet of pink roses and green foliage. In her hair she wore a pink The ceremony was performed abou 5 p,. n. Rev, Mr. Campbell, Dromore, tying the knot which binds two lives in one. "for better or worse." The bride was becomingly attired in moust Wedding Festivities at Swinton Park. | Intended for last week. vricitilimcamals The sleighing last week made things On Wednesday of last week a happy liyely ?“Omld the corner«. ¢ company of over 130 guests met at the Mr Vint Hull‘s chopper is busy at times. fine residence of Mr, Geo, Haw, Swinâ€" |_ Oar biacksmith Tom Wilson is busy ton Park, to celebrate the marriage of "'\’tl"nfl Blh?lflhfl- kHB lturllwd out a “P'efldl“l i wher op.im. PA s % t cutter this week. which we are sure ho S E8OE Et S MBE x?e"wl\lM.;‘I.{:n-“H:" | will have no trouble in selling it and as Dromore. to Mr. Wm. eEachnie, | many as he can finish of the sams kind. Mopeyille, Mr Dugald MceCannel has boarded Ins The ceremony was performed abou>} houso andlaid a new floor which has addâ€" 5 p. m. â€" Rev, Mr. Campbell, Dromore, | ed a great deal to its comfort and appearâ€" whit« swiss muslin ‘lin â€"deâ€"soye, rreen â€" foliage THE LAST TRIBUTE McEACHNIEâ€"MeKENZIE +6 4 ind green foliage, and of pink roses and green hair she wore a pink omingiy altuired in trimmed with white satin whit« «ht POs@sS i1 Dec. 21st, 1900 Elsie Haw Jennie MeFarlane Bella McDonald Wm. McKechnie John J. Weir Adam J. Eecles Mr. Grabam was taken by surprise and thanking them for the lovely preâ€" sent before him, he said he was glad to see so many there. They showed their appreciation of what he was tryâ€" ing to do and that he had nothing but good to say of‘‘the scholars and parents. It was a pleasure ior him to say that they showed in school their good trainâ€" ing at home, their honesty and truthâ€" fuilness gud he enjoyed his stay among them and regreucd his ';l&scnm from them and wished the ars success and hoped. they would succeed in their reacher. During the two years you have been our teacher, you have always shown us the greatest kindness both in and out of school though we have often tried your patience. & 2 We beg of you to accept from us this arm chair tor yourself, those two picâ€" tures for Mrs Graham, this baby chair for your little girl, and we trust that in future years they may be the means of recalling to your remembrance the pleasant days spent amongst us. _ Miss Bella McDonald one of the scholars lead with an address. Four more followâ€" ed with the presents to their teacher and Mrs Grafiam, not forgetting their little girl. _ The address will giye the rest. To Mr. Jonux GranxaxM, Dear Teacher, We, your scholars of 8. S. No. 14 Egremont very much regret to learn of your intended departure from among us. In the forenoon the pupils were unâ€" der Mr. Greaves, teacher and were well examined in the various classes and exercises and we were proud to listen to the ready and straightforward answers of the pupils which showed the creditable pro?bl;em made during the past year. After an hour spent in partaking of a sumptuous lunch previded by the ladies, and in happy pastime. _ Mr. Grabham ~called the school to order and a long programme consisting of singing, recitations, &e., was rendered. . Every piece was well done, and the singing was splendid. After the programme Mr. Angus Mcâ€" Dougall, was called to the chair and befors he had tims to call on anvone From the usual opening hour the peoEle began to gather, the trustees with the exception of Mr. Jno. Campâ€" bell were on hand, the ratepayers with their wives and families and cthers trom east, west, north and south caine with happy ftaces and heavy baskets, to take part in and enjoy the most enjgf'uble day ever spent in that place. any old acquaintances were renewed and new ones made. On Friday 21st. the anuual Public School examination was held in 8. S. No. 14 Egremont, Mr. John Graham, teacher. As far as we hear, and we think it is wise tco, Mr D McQueen is to get the reeveship by acclamation. Our own Com. McIniyre has been a faithtul township seryant and his work shows it Egremont will no doubt appreciate this and ‘and bim safely in lhis seat once more. A few from Boothville are invited to Miss McKenzie‘s wedding. We underâ€" «tand it is going to be & grand wedding. Ovrer 180 guests are invited on tho bridss ©Me. The Haw BXA ard the Dandalk Brass Baod will furnish the music. One day recently while Mrs C Mcâ€" Queen had the lid off stove stirring the fire, the Aame caught her sleeve, in a secâ€" ond 18 was in flames only for help being at hand the result might haye been {aral. A meelting was held last Saturday at the school house here for the purpose of settling about building a new school house. It was decided not to build for two years. As we have just finished payimg off the railroad debt this year and sfot fong ago esince we have had a few hard years. We should have our wind for a little and another thing. everything is booming. Building material is high, in a few years things may take a drop. Giibert McQueen and his sister Christie gave Boothville frierds a short call a week ago while down paying their last resfects to Mrs Neil MePhail of the south line Glenvelig. Gib made a call at the brick house west of Browusyille. He will call soon again. Alex McMillen and his sister wee callers at the Wilson‘s here last Saturday night. cutt We see that Mr Sim Williams is i ing on to Mr Greaves farm which he rented. We are sorry to lose Mr Mrs Greaves from the neighborhood, we extend a hearty welcome to Mr Mis Williams. ince LV minf Mi My IC 14 it th Dan M olin notice Signed on behalf of the school. McQue Swang t n b Boothville. wC nt W t D has moved to Dornoch. the School examination days is now outâ€"dated. innf LD e m iys Dan last Saturday at r the purpose of new school house. trustees who of the achool, lark spent Sun out D @1 ) Mr and Â¥ Af g this f that Uvin moveâ€" > has ‘ and Ut Miss Maggin MoN:isce is at !m-.m-uym Mr and Mrs John Carson called on Mrs T Allon on Sunday last. Johnay Wilkinson returned home after spending the summer months out West. It is rumored he has purchased ‘a farm in Egremont. All he wants now is a wife. Girls mind thy selt, Intended for last week. Adam Little, who has been out West running & blackemith shep for the sumâ€" mer months is home again, looking hale and hardy. He intends to remain home for a few months, after whisch he wi‘l reâ€" turn taking his family along,. Ad is much taken up with the country out there. We got a great surPrise on Friday evening at the arrival of Peter Ferguâ€" son, of Dakota. Miss Mary Eccles is at present under Dr: Sneath‘s care. We hope she will soon be around again. A lively time for Xmas: all the timâ€" ber men are home around here. They arrived at W. J, Wilson‘s last Saturday evening about seven o‘clock, where Messrs Sam and George FParslow, from Manitoba, and others were waiting. We are ail pleased to see them. next was Mr. Clark, he also spoke in , like manner as did Mr. Greaves who‘ spoke well on behalf of both teacher and pupils. A large number of others | being called on, expressed themselves | gratified at the progress made. Palmerston Buggies. Buggies trom Camplel] of Londong# > »Pâ€" : Bell, Doherty, Thomas and Berlin naxes of PLANO and ORGAXNS SEWING MACHINES. A large itock of New Raymond and Wil liams Sewing Machines and supplies. io % C. McKINNON, o > 34 m uie 4 4 % sea h South of Middaugh House Palmerston Buggies. Wilkinson Ploughs, number We invite your attention to the following lines of goods : CULTIVATING, Coulter & Scott Drills and Caltivators, Disec and Spade Har rows, Scuffilers, Etec. Also Seotch Diamond Harrows. Qverything for Garmers! We take this opportunity of thanking our customers for past patronage, an@ we aAre convinced that the new system will meric a continuance of the same. "Large Sales & Small Profits." 1 to 20, and repairs of all kinds. Shares, Soleplates, Ete. Not genuine unless the words *‘ Wru«tNsor Prover Compaxy " is cast each piece. Wilkinson Famous Steel folier made in t hree sections. ON WHEELS, â€" Chathim and Snowball Wagons an Rnomianc TDra menel mm husscls e l l ne on uel o ind We beg to inform our Customâ€" ers and the Public generally that we have adopted the Cash System, which means Cash or its equivalent, and that our Motto will be Cash System YARNEY + > + +â€" ADOPTED BY .. G. & J. McKECHNIE. . McKechnie. proved about twice too long. In addiâ€" tior to the chour and singing by the chidren, there were vocal selections by Mises Alice Watson and Jessie Laidâ€" lay, a mouthâ€"organ piece by Miss Maud Thompson, recitations by Misses Corâ€" niss and Mr, Gilmour, addresses by Rer. Wiay Smith and Mr. W, Alan. and a phonogragh exhibition by Mr. Herbert Gray. Not the least enâ€" tertaining part of the program was the igribution of the numerous presents z-n the finely decorated arch. * VaixrEy COnristMas â€" TrK®.â€"Once more the Methodist 8. School here secored a success on Tuesday evening. The church was crowded the proceeds amounting to $28. Mr W m Calder was appinted Chairman and made an ap~ prowiate speach, and proceeded to a projam, excellent in itself but which Addgn Inttle was the guest of John, Carsor on Sunday last. Ounew school will be opened after the Xmastholidaye. The Annual HORTICULTURAL Lower Town. to be present. 4 f‘ ot‘o:hon:bon vov.illhohm ind Â¥ € AR J 347