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STONEY CREEK Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McNeilly, left on Dec. 29 for an extended tour of the Western and Southern States and ultimately to California, where they purpose to spend the winter. Mr. McNeilly, who has an up-to-date fruit farm here, is in search of improved methods of cultivating, packing and shipping fruit. His extended know- ledge of, and long experience in, fruit growing will enable him to grasp at once any improved methods in friut growing which could with profit be adopted by Ontario growers. Mr. and Mrs. McNeilly are well known through their valuable work in con- nection with Frrmers' snd Women's Institutes, which have profited from their former trips abroad. Their numerous friends join in wishing them a pleasant and profitable winter. The Adult Sunday school class of the Methodist Church held its monthly' social meeting in the basement of the church on Tuesday evening. Election of officers for the year took place with the following result: Presi- dent, John Clough; Ist Vice- President, Mrs. I. K. Lotridge; See-Cream, Mrs. M. Clark; Corr. See, Mrs. S. Corman; Teacher, Joseph Tweedle; Asst. Teacher, Dr. F. Green; Offering bearer, Mr. Clendenin'. During the even ing recitations were given by Irene Clough and Harry Parken son, after which lunch _ was served. Rev. D. V. Smith, of Centen- ary Church, Hamilton, will preach in the Methodist Church oh Sunday evening next. The funeral of the late Mr. Gartrel took place from his late residence here on Barton street, on Monday and was largely at- tended. The Women’s Missionary So- ciety held its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. John G. Nash on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Gibb, of Mon- tana, are visiting relatives here. The E. L. of C. E.. met in the School Room of the Methodist Church, on Friday evening last. Miss Eva Tweedle, Missionary Vice President had charge oi the following Bible readings: Misses Evelyn Smith and Gertie Jones. Papers on the topic Paul's Missionary Tourney, Mrs McLochlan and Ethel Walker. Vocal, Duett--Misses Jones and Smith. Recitation-aft-s. S. Cor- man. The League will be post- poned for a while during the Revival meetings. WARNING l We notice in The Family Herald1 and Weekly Star of Montreal the pub lishers are warning their readers whose subscriptions expire this month to renew at once. The renewal orders and new subscriptions pouring into that Office every day are a sight to behold. In their prospectus for 1911 the Publishers promise some wonderful improvements that will make the paper even greater value than ever before, although it has always been recognized as the great- est dollar's worth to be had. Every home in Canada will be the better of The Family Herald and Weekly Star as a _regular weekly visitor during IQIIJ _ Edward Sperk, of Winnipeg, is home with his parents, W. and Mrs. Spera. will like the fine flavor of Red Rose Tea. It has the cup goodness that' comes only from Red Rose auality--the reason why it holds first place in thousands of Cana- dian homes. Will you try it. _,?,,?:,,',,,:) Your Grocer Will Recommend it NEVER SOLD IN BULK 85 NORTH GRIMSBY COUNCIL The members elect for the year IQII took their oath of qualification and office, before Crl-erk John Kerman, as follows: Reeve, Thos. W. Allen. Coun- cillors, Hamilton F leniing, Nor- nian Sutherland, W. W Beamer and M. B. Smith. _ The fhtst remilar meeting of North Grimsby Council was held in Snetsinsrer's Hall, Grims- by, on Monday, Jan. Q, at 10.30 A communication from I Jas. R. Duff, re the position inspector of Yellows and San I smile. After the council was ready for business, the clerk-read the following communications. A communication from the Board of Railway Commissioners re the extension of a siding on the T. H & B. railway, near Grassies. Mr. H. C. Beamer wrote to inform the council that he was prepared to supply the Town- ship with white oak plank at the price of $35 per 1000 feet. The tdiiio/win g applications were received for Township offices : For the position of road ctym-. Tissioner, John F. Beamer, and Wim. Smye. For printing for the year 1911, Jas. A. Livingston, Independent, Grimsby. For the position of collector of township rates, W. A Fatter-. son. For the position of inspector of San Jose stale and Yellows on_the Mountain, 2dr. Wm.Tuck. Several accounts were received amongst them, one from G: B. McConachie for drawing bl-laws and advice in the case of. Mc- Pherson and also in the case of Ifidhener. Moved by Smith, seconded by Sutherland, that Councillors Fleming and Beamer be Finance Committee for the year 1911. Carried. Moved by Smith, seconded by Sutherland, that leave Joe granted this council to introduce by-law 191 to appoint omcials for the year 1911 and that the same 'be now read a first time. Carried. Moved by Beamer, seconded by Fleming that the appointment of scale inspector be deferred un til the next meeting: bf the council. Carried. - Moved by Smith, seconded by Sutherland, that the by-law just read be now read the second and third time and do pass and the reeve and clerk sign and seal the same. Carried. Moved by Beamer, seconded by Sutherland, that the tender of H C Beamer for oak plank be accepted and 1600 feet be taken, half to be delivered at Stewart WUlker's, the other to be" left at his place and Councillor Suth erland be a committee to mea- sure the same. Carried. Moved by Smith, Seconded by Fleming that a grant of $10 be given to the Sick Children's Hos pital, Toronto. Carried. Moved by Smith. seconded by Beamer, that leave be granted by this council to introduce by- law No. 192, to procure money to meet the current expenditure of this Township, and that the By-Law be now read a first time. Carried. Moved by Sutherland, second- ed -by Fleming, that the by-law just read be now read a second and third time and do pass and the reeve and clerk sign and seal the same, and the title be as in the _ motion. Carried. Moved by Fleming, seconded by Beamer that the following accounts be paid: _ The Municipal World, (Poll books) $4.80; Norman ‘Walker gas pipes, $12.82: G. B. McCon achie, drawing bv-law. re high- way, $5 and attending court, $10: D Marsh,post and lumber, $16.25. R, J. Snetsinger, hall for nomin- ations, $2; Election expenses, A. O. Bowslaugh, No. I, $10, Hugh Kells-on, No. 2, $10, C W. Haw- key No. 3, $10, Ede. Ater, No. 4 $10; Mr. Annable, stone, $26.66; revision of voters' list, $19.04; Council fees, $15. Carried. The by-law to appoint tofficers for the current year, received its first and second reading, but will not be read the third time, until a special meeting is called by the reeve, the cause of the delay is the appointment of an inspector of .Yellows and San Jose scale. Moved by Smith, seconded by Suthedand, that this council do now adjourn to meet on Febru- ary 12, 1911, at 1.30 D. G. Car- ried. In the report of North (2rims- by ejleetion in Div. No. 3, Geo. In last week's Independent through typostraphica1 errors some mistakes appeared in con nectidn with the election figures. ELECTION CORRECTION Hon. Jose Contractor's Supplies Lime for Spraying Lime, Portland Cement Plaster Paris, etc. Plastering Hair Mortar Colbr Lath All other Contractors' Supplies 81 Main St. West Telephone 77l. HAMILTOI‘ A. 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All customers who buy at our store are privileged-if they T We Serye: Every Citizen desire-to return the goods and get their moneyiack. You of the Dominion on Equal Terms can have the same privilege, no matter where you live, and we You order from our catalogue at regular Toronto prices. We Pay Delivery Charges. Everything we sell, except certain heavy or bulky goods (which are clearly specified in our catalogue) is Shipped Prepaid. You don't have to go to' Toronto to shop at Simpson's. Send for the Catalogue Now----]" Free K E 3t 'iiititd, SEliieflif?oS)(()yi)il' NIAGARA, ST. CATHARINES AND TORONTO RAILWAY CO. FIRST MORTGAGE 5% GOLD BONDS of the NiagararSt. Catharines and Toronto Railway Company, due November 1, 1929. Principal and interest payable at the Canadian Bank of Commerce, Toronto, or at the Bank of Scotland, London, England. DOMINION The Niagara, St. Catharines and CHARTbRED Toronto Railway Company was or- COMPANY ganized and granted a Dominion Government Charter in 1899, and has been successfully operated since that time. The Company owns and operates " LOCATION miles of road running from Port Dalhousie through St. Cathardnea, Merrhtton, Thorold and Niagara Falls, to Falls View, Ont. From Thorold a branch line twenty miles in length runs through Fonthln and wer. land to Pt. Colborne, on Lake Brie, which pro- vides a quick and direct connection between Port Coiborne and Toronto. The road is constructed almost entirely on private right of my, permitting of cars being operated at high speed. The Com- pany also owns and operates a line of steamers running between Port Dalhousie and Toronto. This provides a large and profitable revenue from excursion trattle during the Summer, and express and freight business from early Spring until late Fan; in fact, as long as the season of navigation is open. . A handsome new steel steamer will be plac- ad on the route next Summer. In addition to the connections CONNECTIONS afforded by the steamboat line, the Company has direct con- nections with the Grand Trunk, Michigan Central, Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo, and Wabash Rall- ways, with all of rwhich business is exchanged. We own and offer any part of $100,000 of these bonds to: pubic subscription at par (100) and In- terest. fih0sertiptions wttt be received in any multiple of $1,000, and will be booked and tttled in tho order in whiieh they are received. A circular giving mu particulars of the investment mil in m ed upon request. Orders may be telegraphed or telephoned at our meme. , .____..........- SUBSCRIPTION Toronto Vancouver V London, Eng; FIRST MORTGAGE GOLD BONDS EMILIUS JARVIS & CO. D r,'a",1"l,',rl1i'l'll',',Ti ttNoqaKIrarm1iaaq611, $100,000.00 All customers who buy at our store are privileged-if they desire-to return the goods and get their moneyiack. You can have the same privilege, no matter where you live, and we fay transportation charges both ways. Send for our Mid-Winter Sale Catalogue. The prices in it are special. It is filled with bargains, such as Toronto shoppers wait for and snap up. This catalogue gives you the same chance to save money. SUBSCRIPTIONS OF Just address a postal to Dept. No. 125 , saying tt Send me your Mid-Winter Sale Catalogue." CONSTRUCTION The equipment of the m- AND at, St. Catharina and T0- EQUIPMENT ronto Railway is thst-uttas h every particular. Operated by electricity, it is maintained in every respect. and the manner of a. modern and strictly trp-to-date steam road. All dmprovements are provided for out of current earnings. It should be observed that this potter places a oonstantiy increasing equity behind the bonds. The Company's mats are m- MANAGEMENT der the dose supervision at such experienced meet, as tho officials ot the Canadian Northern Rail-way. Tha' deep and practical kncwtedge pt railroading el- surw economical cost of operation and card!!! conservation of growing Proms. This We 3 highly important. TBAEFIC V The Company's lines are for to AND most part in the famous fruit db- EARNINGS trict of Niagara, whieh ia luAtqm as the “Garden of Canada." Dues. lng the Summer and Fan immense quantities (3 fruit are shipped to market over this road, pro- viding a steadily increasing source of revenue. Situated along the railway Lines between Port Dahhousie and Niagara Fans, Ont., are a my. number of mills and factories, Spurs and switcha have been built into these various tactoda and manufacturing plants, securing for the Compaq the Inward transportation of raw materials and the outward shipment of the ftnislted product. ,',',Ly COVERS CANADA