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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1907-6-20, Page 1Yoh BO. No. 60 EiRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY JUNE 20 1907 New, Advertisements. Pay up-aW, F. Stewart, Mistaken—Robort G. Dark. Por otJoE, D2, Armstroug. Dressmakiug—Geo. M. Mitchell. Hay for sale—Agrioultural.Society. Mxotrx.ct Atins. arestsw (sot!, Atwood Epworth League will hold a monster Garden Party on Friday even- ing Julis 28 on the Methodist parson - Age groom's, Band music will be furnished throughout the evening. (a, ocleariets DEPUTY REEVE INIURELL—Deputy Reeve Elliott, of Goclerich, had a narrow escape on Monday afternoon. • He was at work on the Perdue proper- ty in Goderich townshtp. where be has a sawmill. A stable took fire, it i$ supposed, from a spark either from the mill or the house, and Mr, Elliott ran in to got but a mare which he valued very highly. She bad been tnoved from the stall in which he had her placed and put in the stall at tlie furthest end of the building. and by the time MP, Elliott found the animal be was too late to saye it. Turning round to make his escape he found himself confronted by the flames. There was but one chance, to run through the fire, which Mr. •Elliott did, pulling down his hat and bolding bis breath, It was about fifteen feet to tile outside Ma and In his passage during the afternoon and evening, through the flame his hair svas singed Other spurts are being arranged, Be - and his face somewhat barned. freshments and stepper will be served on the grounds. Special truth lroin • gxrwr e. Go to Guelph on Thursday. Mr. Wightnian was at St. Thomas last week attending the C. 0, F. High Court The poem ori page .5 was written in Scotian(' and refers to the early boy - Mimi borne of ' David Sproat, .a well known merchant of this village. He was bapti2ed in the Church referred to, W. M. meeting of the W. M. S. of Belgrave Methodist Church was held on June ath, The yearly report was read by the Treasurer ns follows A : —nnual meinbers fees, $2o Collec- tions during the, year, 6.1 5 money received at pie social, $23.33. They also sent a bale of clothing to the Indian Mission at Winnipeg, veined at ilic60 and a large boa of fruit for the Deaconess 'Home, Toronto, valued al $7,o0, makings total of $08.16 raised du Hag the year,' which IS very encour- aging as they have only a membership of 3o. Mrs, C. Grasby is the Treaaur- dr, A gram' social will be held at G. A. Nicheison's on July 4111, the proceeds to go to the Winghatu hospital. The committee have been successful in securing some popular speakers, a quartette from Winghain and one from 130558015 and other music for the even - Mg. A. game of base ball will be played between Blyth aucl Wingharn which promises to be good. Winghato Citizeus Bancl will be la attendance ITC111Cd 101.' 30 Day ar ess See our Window Full Rawhide Whips only 850. Lap DIAS ters, Fly Sheets, FIy Nets. Trunks, Suit Cases, Satchels. Large Stool. at Small Prices. 'Repairs in Collars, Harness, &o., promptly done. Dwelling Rooms to let above store. Convenient, soft svater, &c. Very comfortable Dwelling for sale ; acres of land ; Fruits of different kinds ; very nicely situated. • ichards My Representa ive will be at American Hotel, Brussels, on Monday, June 24th TO IMPROVE YOUR APPEARANCE Retain your youthful freshness so that no ono more. mark, "she is peat her prima" To appear younger and More attractive than the average woman, you muatbe particular thatyour Hair allows no sign of being thin, short or scrawny. A. DORENWEND TRANSFORMATION, POM- PADOUR, WAVE, CURL. or SWITCH will substitute nature's defeats. Even if Yon have plenty of your own hair, these light and airy artiflees may be worn over it, saving you the worry of arranging.your bah' in the prevailing stale. 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' The Dorenwend Co. of Toronto, Limited. 103 and 105 vonge Street 50-12MVDEMI3W;Z PLACE, DAY ANt3 DATC-, Wingham, A good line pioiniaed and the committee is working land to make this social a mord breaker, Keep the date in mind. Lama Socials—The ladies of Bel - grave Methodist church inteud hold- ing their anneal Garclea Party 00 tbe Parsonage lawn 011 111110 24181. Tim Wingham Brass Band will furnish the Mitale, Tea commences at 7 p, 811, Ie cream and other refreshments will be serve3. join us and have an en- joyable evening. Id kit° W o,8. LLYINGSTONE FLAX Mme, BURNED,— The large frame building formerly used as a flax mill, the property of the J. & P. Livingstone estate. was gutted by fire Monday night. The building being quite a distance from the centre of the town, the flames were in com- plete possession before the firemen ar- rived, and it was impossible to do more than save the surrounding property. The blaze is believed tohave beeu of incendiary origin. The loss will amount to about lardoo, with insuran. co of $300, John and Peter Living. stone, of Listowel, and Frank Living- stone, of Baden, are the owners of the building and contents. The mill has not beau in operation for some years, amines to van . Go to Guelph on Thursday. Thursday evening of last week Miss Lizzie Strachan was treated to a snr- prise linen shower in which a quintette from Brussels had a share, - CUPID'S VICTORY. — Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock a matrimonial el- liance was cousonaniated at "Argyle," the comfortable residence of James and Mrs. Strachan when their daugh- ter, Miss Lizzie M. was united in mar- riage to Peter S. licEwen, a prosper - o190 youug farmer of Turnberry town- ship. Rev. A. C. Wishart, B. A., of Brussels, performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives and friends. Miss Jessie Stilleben, cousin to the bride, sang the appropriate solo "The voice that breathed o'er Eden." The bride wore a very becoming cos- tume of creame panama with silk over lace net and carried roses, carna- tions and ferns. During; the congratu- lations Miss Zetta Ferguson contribut- ed a very pleasing solo. After ample justice had been done at toe tea tables e choice program of songs, instromen- tal music and social chat ensued. The presents were costly, numerous and handsome. Mr. and Mrs. McEwen left Wroxeter on a wedding trip to roronto. Hamilton and Niagara Falls and on their return will take up real - (lenge on the groom's fine farm in Turotierry. Many hearty congratula- tions are extended to the bride and groom. Tixir POST throws an editorial slipper after them. Wroxecer. Peter Smith returned to Hamilton last week. Miss Ada Johnson has returned from Brussels. ChasHindes visited friends in Whitechurch on Sunday. Tohn Orr and family of Wingham, spent Sunday in the village. A. 2, Rae has disposed of his borse aianlan to W. Belden, of Molesworth. Thos. Musgrove sr, is speeding a few days of this week in Grand Rapids Mich. Miss Alice Hamilton is attending the wedding of her cousin in Goderich this week, Mrs. Jelin Brethauer entertained a number of her young friends Wednes- day evening, Miss Jessie McTavish and Mrs, John Mawen, of Turnberry, attended tbe funeral of a relative in Tavistock this Weak. Misses Nellie Black and Edith Harris have secured their diplomas at the Business College, Miss Harris has secured a 1)001 1(011 in Orilla and Miss Black will remain as stenographer at the village. Amongst the attractions for the demonstratioa hare on the firm ot July will be the famous London Newsboy's Band consisting of 35 members, a championship lacrosse game ; between Kincardine and W I nghain ; two base bail games the first between Harriston and Wingham the winners of this to play with the Unions of Wroxeter ad Gorrie. Several other amusements in the line of egg, rooster and hurdle raaes will also take place, In the evening Ft 0011=1 will be given in the Town Hall by four artists from Lon. don assisted by the Baud. AV ft Go to Guelph on Thursdoy, Seaforth vanes were quite a drawing card for a number of aur citizens this week. Miss Flora Campbell is spending a few clays with her sister, Mrs Chas. D roger, Wm. Blashill, formerly of the Wal- ton Hotel, paid Walton a flying visit Tuesday. W. 0, Kerr, Brussels, took the work on the Methodist thumb circuit here hist Sunday, Mrs. Mama of Allen 'Park, is at present visiting her daughter, Mrs, Nell Jno, and Mrs. McGavin, of Winni- peg, are at prosant visiting at R. Mc- Gavin's, 1 71 11 con; Itir, and Mrs. Hoy Sundayed with Rev. Wm. Kerney, Clinton, Mr, Kerner is Mrs, Hay's brother. Thursday, June 270 is the date of the Farmers' Annual EXCUrS1011 00 the Guelph Model Farm, Special train and tickets good to come home tbe next day, Several trom this sec- tion say they are. going. Considerable improvement is being made on the J7111 von.Grey, whore the bills are being cut 'clown and the road made wider. Among those who left for the West last Tuesday were lames and Mrs. McCallum. Mrs, 'rhos. Marshall, and Mrs. Thos. Melracisean, sr. Quite a number from here will take in the Garden party, on the lawn of Albert Duntlas, Leadbary, on Wed- nesday lone 26113, A Band will be in attendance there is also to be a Foot Ball pine. 0 le iris, Go to Guelph on Thursday. Morris township Council next Mao' day 24111 inst. Mrs. Jas. Lloyd, of Mount Forrest, is visitingaher brother, ,Jno . Manning„ Ibis week, Mrs. Patrick, of Woodstock, return- ed home after it montlas visit at her father's, Jno, Monolog, The Warlif weather of this week has been pushing vegetation and with a few wenn showers the backward seas- on would be largely overcome. George and Mrs. Jackson and Mrs, S. Pear left on Tuesday for a holiday visit to the West with relatives and friends. We wish them a good time, A. marked improvement has been made along the fronts of the farms of Wm. Taylor and John Shortreed, sr „ 9011 liue, by the plowing awl levelling of the road side. It is an example worth following, Henry Bone, 3081 line, had the mis- fortune to lose a valuable two year old colt last Friday, it having run into a stake in the field. The colt woe sir. by Rothsay Prince and will be guiteat loss to its owner. Last week Wm. Kerney, ath line, speared a mullet in the Maitland river that measured 2q inches in length and 14 incites round and weighed g pounds, It was a dandy. Whales Will no doubt be caught next. Next Sabbath afternoon a special Sunday School service will be held In the Jackson church when the pastor will preach to the members of the Sabbath School, Contribution will be taken in behalf ot the school. School sections Nos, 3 and 5, Morris, will hold a union school manic on Saturday, June 22ucl, ia John Wheel- er's bush, on the Sunshine sideroad, 10 case of ram on the morning of the 22ud the picnic will be postponed mi- ta June 201. Football, baseball, foot races and. other amusements. Re- fresbments served. Everybody come and bring your baskets, The Garden Party held recently on the lawn of Thos. Bielby. 8th line, re- stated very pleasantly and successfully, There was a good attendancb and an A I program. Mrs. Anderson, of Blyth, presided, theI gathering :being under the auspices of lackeon's church W. NI. S. The program consisted of readings, recitations, vocal and instru- mental music and address by Mrs. (Rev.) Anderson on Women's Mission- ary work. Proceeds were $15.00. Refreshments were served with great generosity. Hearty votes of thanks were passed to all who took part and and to Mr, and Mrs. Bielby for their gen uine hospi tali ty. 4,r0)0. Go to Guelph on Thursday. Township Council will be held on Monday of next week at Ethel. Mrs. Neil McNair and Duncan Mc- Taggart took in the excursion to Detroit this week. It is said an arrangement is under way for the union of the atis and 5th cons, sometime next Fall. Last Sabbath evening Robert Me - Kay supplied the pulpit of Bethel church in the absence of the pastor and did it well. A pie -ole will be held in A. Bishop's grove, 8017 con„ on Friday, 28th inst., under the auspices of S. S. No, 3 and Sabbath School. Good program of fun. A frame driving shed, 26x4o feet, resting on cement foundation is being built on the farm of Lawrence Wheeler, Mr. Wheeler has a line farm and is s good farmer. Tbe Trustees of S. 5, No, 2, Grey, have re•engaged Miss Rebecca McNair as teacher, at au increased salary at $450 per annum. She is giving excel- lent satisfaction in the section. S. S. Na. No. 8 (Fulton's), x6th of Grey, will picnic in Latichliti McNeil's grove on June aSth, Everybody wel- come. Ladies of the section will supply edibles, A refreshment stand Will also be on the ground, D1110.—Tileaday evening Miss Cath- arine, danghter of Lauchlin and Sarab McNeil, lath con., passed away from earth in her 47th year. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at 2,30 o'clock service at 2. Interment will be made in Cranbrook cemetery. She was a floe youna woman aird the bereaved will be deeply sympathized with, At a trustee meeting held in S, S. No. 6 on Thursday evening, tath inst., the resignation of Angus Shaw, who has been a member of the Board for about no years and Secretary -Treasurer a good slime of tile time, owing to his intention of spending an indefinite time iu British Columbia, was accepted and Wm. Hall, jr., was elected to com- plete Mr, Shaw's term, Wecluesday ot this week Angas Shaw. 501 con,. left on a holiday trip to Vancouver, 13, C. where his son residers. Released his farm to his son Joe for this seaSon. it is 45 years since Mr, Shaw came to Grey and. he well deserves a holiday. Mr, Shaw bas been in the West on three former occasions but ;lever went past Manitoba,' We wish him an enjoyable stay and a safe return.. His son, W. A. Shaw, is proprietor of the btrand Hotel at Vancouver, and has lived in the West nearly 20 years Dr, 39101 Blake, son of \Vm. Blake, le lc con., was here 100 ft brief holiday, fie has completed his course at the Detroit Medical College and will eon - tattle tdmalce his home in that city, The Dr. is to be congratulated on his success and his many friende In this locality wieli him the very best success possible of attaiument 812 WO practice of his profession. Fintranty.-.For good practical ex.. periments and a desire to prove for himself Thos. R, Bennett, North boundary, is to be commended and deserves to socceed, This season he has interested 'himself in re,forestry and has set out 2,000 white pines, To test the growing of timber suitable for fence posts he planted 0,000 black locust trees and for a !attire wind break coo spruce and coo Manitoba maples have been started. In this way Mr. Bennett will test to his own satin - faction the benefits of ro-forestry nod if successful will largely increase the timber supply on his farm. Nothing succeeds like success and we hope to see a lumber of others strike out on ;Mailer fines. Tbe government will supply the trees on certain conditions, ra,13. kne, Go to Guelph on Thursday. Mrs. Tyerman is visiting ber daugh- ter in Orchard, Next Sunday is communion in the Presbyterian church, A garden party is on the program of the 14fethorlist church for Friday, 28111 inst, Miss Minnie McNair is holidaying with friends at Toronto mad Torrance, Muskoka, Rev, Mr, Horne, of Toronto, oc- cupied the pulpit of Knox ohuroh last Sabbath morning and gave a fine ad- dress on Tract Society work. The reverend gentleman Is an able ex- ponent, Friday. evening of this week e panoramic entertainment will he given m the Methodist church by the pastor, Rev. E. G. Powell, under tbe auspices of the Sabbath School. too Ole size views will be shown in which will be illustrated songs, dissolving views, humorous pictures for children and 48 fine views in tbe Life of Christ. Program will begin at 8.3o. These it- rluusletr.ated lectures are always a season of delight and Friday evening's enter- tainrnent will be no exception to the Ethel. Go to Guelph on 'Thursday. Geo, and Mrs. Welsh have gone West on a holiday trip, Thos. Watson is away for two weeks on business near Belleville. Rev. and Mrs. Armstrong arrived home from Windsor last week. Ethel circuit Methodist church has sent $51.5o to the Chinese Famine Fund, Master Charlie Isard, of Wingham, is holidaying with his uncle, Oscar Sparrow. Miss Netta Simpson arrived home after spending two weeks with friends in Bluevale. Old Mrs, Barr has been quite poor- ly but is somewhat better now we are pleased to report, Ed. McCallum arrived home from Gravenhurst on Tuesday owing to his father's illness, Harold Best and Miss Mann, of Listowel, spent Sunday with, Oscar and Mrs. Sparrow. Miss Cole is home from College at St. Thomas for her vacation, She will graduate next year. Miss T. 3. Allan, refracting optician, will be at the Royal Hotel, Ethel, Thursday, June 2oth. (no, J. Sparrow and son, D. H. Sparrow, of Paisley, are spending a few days with his son, Oscar, as cents secures THE Pena' for tbe balance of 1907, If yon desire the news now is the time to subscribe, Rev. E. G. Powell will give an illustrated Lecture in Ethel next Monday evening. Don't fail to bear him. We can boast of our town boys in raaard to playing foot ball. They are mug to play in Wroxeter on the let of July, A. and Mrs. McDonald and Oscar and Mrs. Sparrow drove to Wingham last Sunday and spent the day with friends. G. G. Imlay, who has been away at- tenaing the High Court of C. O. F. at St. Thomas, is home again and reports a good time. Township Council will meet here next Monday. A special meeting was held last week to deal with the sale of drainage debentures, Brussels will be tbe magnetic point for many in this locality on Dointnion Day. By the announcements a big day's fun will be presented, The change and great improvement in the train service is highly appreciat- ed here and will insure the G, T. R. Increased patronge we have 110 doubt, Etbel's well known cheese maker, lock" Brown, has been quite under the weather something unusal for him but his many friends trust he will soon be o. lc, DRESSNAittiVO —Geo, M. Mitchell has secured a first-elass dressmaker, who will be prepared to attend to all orclera left at his home on and after lune 27011. Satisfaction guaranteed. Annual Excursion to Guelph Model Farm will be run next Thursday, 2701) inst., by special train. A number pur- pose going to this point of intetesta Tickets Will be good:to return an Fri. dos'. We are sorry to hear that J. McCal- Inin has suffered from a stroke of paralysis and is in a rather precarious situation, We hope a change for the better will soon ensue. To molce matters worse the family is in qiiarin- tine owing to scarlet fever, —Aiestirdwir.--- ^--.,...000140.•-• 13milinion 1 I) c y _WILL BE— Celebrated. BRUSSELS OlOrO000 Flrst'Class Program 0 a, m„ Trades' and Calithom- pianProeeesion with 6 money primes. . 10 a, M., Base Ball Meath-- Laoknow vs, Blytb, 1 p. ma Foot Bali—Stratfora and. Brussels. 2,80 --Base Sall between Monk - ton and the winners of the morning game. Foot Races .for Mea, Boys and Girla. Highland Danoing and Piping. Japanese Aorobate and Trapeze Performers. Good Band in Attendance GRAND CONCERT in the Town Hall at night by the FIRTH Co. J. Leckie, Chairman W. L. leatherdale, See'y Rev. R. Pearson and his mother left for the West on Tuesday morning. The former goes to his appointment at Calgary and Mrs. Pearson will visit for a few months with relatives and friends. Last Sabbath afternoon Rey. Mr. Horn delivered a very interesting ad- dress in the Presbyterian church here on the work of the Tract Society which will no doubt create new inter- est in this important work. Our enterprising Pathmaster, Gem M, Mitchell, has built us two new cement crossings. Coe to accommo- date the Presbyterian folk going to their church and one bandy tor the hotel, and our West end Pathmaster, H. Dobson, has put down one at the post office for the Methodist church people to keep their feet clean. Tbe tnembers of Ethel Epworth League made a visit to Brussels League Monday evening and report a Inc time. The Ethel contingent supplied a short literary and =steal program and were treated most bospitably by Brussels Leaguers, A return visit is expected shortly when Ethel will en- deavor to return the compliment. UNDERTAK/NG.—Prompt and care- ful attention given to all orders for Undertaking. Our telephone No. is 28a and a call will have our im- mediate response. Our prices are reasonable and satisfaction always as- sured. Special attention paid to cavity and arterial embalming fot which we bold diplomas, LEATNERDALE & SoN, TWO VICTORIES FROM CLINTON. Brussels Foot Bailers headed for the Finals. Thursday evening of last week a goodly crowd witnessed the Inter- mediate semi-final Foot Ball contest ou Victoria Park here when Clinton and Brussels were tbe contending clubs. Brown Jackson, the well known Sea - forth sport, was the referee and did his work tvell, although we hardly think be is as anxious to follow the ball with bis bodily p0050000 55 he was in an earlier period of his history. The visitors were not in it on Thursday evening and goal keeper Anderson bad not a Maoism to hardly see what the sphere was like. The bail was kept 10 clase proximity to the Clinton goal and4et little scoring was done largely owing to the excellent work by goal keeper conch and the sturdy backs, Game ended with the score of 1-0 in favor of Brussels. There were nnmerons close calls but they don't count as well as goals, In the semi- finals the goals are reckoned instead of tbe matches hence we had very little to crow about in this regard on our own ground. Owing to illness with measles the almost unsurpassable half- back Stevensoo was unable to play and his place was taken by Will Henderson who, although unacquainted with champion football, put up a most ereditable game. The line up was as follows 1— Ilaussina MANTON a' Anderson seal Conch A Anderson B ig k f nebarti VS McDonald,.5 hada R Brown I, MEM] tug 12 Quetta Backe { McKenzie W Randersom. IllelEwen It D Oardiff Courtice 01 narley 1 1.. W Manning A. McLeod Forwards 4 Shoptutra AV Miller 1 1 Pergusen McGillivray Medd TRIL (.1)511 AT CLINTON. Coosiderab e had been said as to how Clinton would make monkeys of our pigskin hunters when the return Match was played in the "hub" (as the Clintonians like to call their town) on Monday evening and as additional 1Vfustard was to be added a hot time was expected in the old town that night, Several BruSselites, ladies mid W. E. KERR, Prop gutelntttitaer inelltatitgeal eria(tj'atielnyili tiSVIWU tt2 home Warn sent the ball coryetting be- tween the stakes before the Malch wriq hardly started, the .00re was tied and Clinton rooters grow waitiferoualy enthusiastic, . It was a good thing, they did it just then for they nevor had oebance for the balance of tha la hours. Our lads Wake right up and put up such a game as bade defiant:0 to their opponents best efforts to head them off. alley scored once, twice and tbriee before Referee Jackson's whistle said enougli and. the two games total. led Brossels 4 to S. The teams wore practically the same as in thQforegoiug list, Stevenson was still off but "Dick" Cardiff went Dann the forwards to half back, his old spot, and 'Jamie Stracban took his place with Kerley, Everybody played. well aud were high - la complimented by the Clinton sight- eeers when the match was aver. Brussels will now go into the finial and will likely have to play two games with Walkerton, Tbe boys have clone well this season and have got a well balanced hustling bunch who will not be got away with without a bard tussle, We hope to see them Carry the silver cup back to town One° more but there will likely be some warm skirmishes before that is accomplish- ed, PERSONALPARAOKAPIIS, Min Lam. Avery is in Toronto. Postmaster Farrow wee in Toronto hurt 'rEidawYa Edward and Walter Lowry are visiting in London. Dr. Barna was in town for a day or two this week. R. W. Matheson, of latoknow, wee in town on Tharaday. Niro. W. M. Sinclair and Mies Loyale are visiting at Detroit, Frank Oliver, baker, of Tilsonburg, ie here on a holiday visit. Barrister Sinclair was at Goderiob on legal busineae this week. Mrs, Joeoph Pugh, of Wingham, was visiting in town on Saturday. Miss Minnie Barnum, of Brussels, is viaiting in Monkton and vioinity. Mra. R. Paul epent several days in Ramie visiting B. Paul and family, Mrs. R. Franca() has been quite ill bat we hope she will soon be oonvaleacent. Mrs,. J. Leslie Kerr, of Blyth, was 9. visitor in Brussels for a few days this "etaM. Frank Oliver was awayab Gran. ton, oaring for her daughter who bas been ill. Aire. (Dr.) Elliott and dangbter, of" Lnoknow, were visitors at David Rose' last week. Wise Stella Stratb, 14th, aon. of Grey, was a visitor this week with Miss Stewart, Choral Fared. aira. Asian, ot Idaho, and Bliss Mary Coates, 01BI-omel8, visited relativee in Seaforth for et few days. Epees Uriah has been gazetted Bailiff of the 4th Division Court as eminent to Thos. Newsome resigned. ano. Simmons has been off duty oaring to ionammation of the throat. He ie improving we are glad to report. Ur, and Mrs. Pinner, of Clinton, were visitors in Brussels for a day or so. The letter was Miss Lyle. Bartiiff, form. erlyBetotf. tLowout. arrived home Wednesday afternoon from tbe Institute for the Blind at Brantford for his vaoation. Be is making satisfaotory progreas. Mrs. Cole and daughter, of Gorrie, and Miss Aehton, 01 Remick, were visitors witb Pilra. Jarnea Johnston, of town. Mae ladles are sistera. Dr. Graham left on Tuesday on a trip oombining business and pleasure to the Great West. He bas xeal eetate in differ. eat eactions of the oonntry. Ira Gerry, of Fort William, who was renetviug old friendship here for the peat couple of weeks, returned to bis borne 'Thursday of this week. Robb. Ross, who bas spent sometime in Cuba, is home on a holiday visit with bis parents and other relativea and friends, tie ie a son of Wm. Ross, William West, Br'7T°.18. G. R. agent Henry was taken dangerously ill last week and is still nu - able to mama bio duties. His case look. serious for a time bat he is improving nicely now. Wm. Blasbill, of Ypsilanti, Miabigan, was renewing old friendships hare thia week. M. Blashill was a resident of Brussels for a good many years and has prospered in -Cacao Bam's hind. Stewart Soott arrived home this week from a three months, trip through Idaho, Alberta, Sasaatobewan and Manitoba. He bad au enjoyable 88038 but eats noth- ing that outdoes the banner Province of LorneOntario. Danford and Will. Griffith went to Goderioh Monday evening and &taiga ed the Band of that town in their pro. gram on the Moonlight Bxoursion on Lake Heron that evening on the steamer Gre ybe , o (flatly% ur) Powell and children are visiting at the torriter'a parental home, near Melrose, Middlesex 0o. Wednesday evening Mre. Poweil'a eater, Miss Too - 880)', Was married to Mr, Smith, Rev. Mr. Powell performing tbe oeremooy. Mrs. Bert Gerry, of Fort William, a daughter of Mra, J, Livingstone, East of Brunets, and Miee Edna, daughter of Albert Gerry, of Indian Road, are wel• mime visitors in Elsie loordity, They will spend a few Moodie visiting relatives and friends in this vicinity. Va. EL Kerr attended South Heron Liberal Convention at Hermit loot Fri• aay and North Perth Convention at Milverton on Wednesday, Eon, Pdr, Ayleaworth, Minister of Justice, and F. P. Pardee, M. P., of Sarnia., were the chief speakera at the former when 181, Y. McLean, of $eaforth, Was •°been Standard bearer for the Commons, Hon, Geo. Graham and Setwetary lowood, of Terento, dld the honors nt Milverhon. Wellington Hay, ex -Mayor, of Lietowel, woe n0011198851 for the Legislator° foe North Perth anal>, Rankin, of Start. ford, tot the Commons.