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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1910-4-21, Page 13.1 rit VOL. 38 NO, 42 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, Igio New Advertisements a icer -A 111 B wn1.�" r �i B• - W» psp r Snider. 'Value store -D. U. Ross. Morals ,r. Laing Co.wenop'a Svit»-C, N, McLaren. jaCstl i t 1,1.0 01$ Wroxeter NOTES,—Mrs. Harry Harding left for i illeburg last week where she will spend a few weeks to with relatives, —Arthur Stutt has returned from IIL end . `ckston t L will spend the Summer at his home in Howiek.—Alvin Eleine- 111 1of e 1 H as 1 \ a l was the 1 gavel of his brother, T. -G. Hemphill, several days of last week.—Fred. Davey was called to Grand Valley recenbly owing to the serious illness of his mother.— Misses Laura Lewis and Edith Bailey spent Sunday at the latter's home in .Brrussels.—Robert and Mrs. Black spent Sunday ab the home of James Edgar, of Howiok.—A load from here attended. the Assembly held in Gorrie on Thursday evening and report a pieasa t time.—Rev, Dr. Cleaver will give hi: celebrated lecture "jean Val Jean" i the Town Hall on the even- ing of • May 4th, The proceeds are in aid of t , e Public Library.—Rev. Dr. Huh rood, of Toronto, visited his bro , W. C. Hazlewood, last week. 11' Ball' —T s residence r sden• oe in ' Hn i• k \ I, a ties on Tuesday v m' Y morning. in r.' gr �o. Walton next Sunday in the Metho- et ills ch cl at '7 1.1 n At 8: l n. the he , i L. A D League will hold ' plocltt ga service, t op ° e take by Miss Sheppard, o Lethesubject stbecthos y,11"Why Jwe sbo r g bo .lei the Young P People's s i� g l Soo .1'." A solo in will be rendered by 111r. bertson and others. Mo . LLOP 14 CoworL — . Un April 4 t h the iliopOounetl est at Walton when i be part of Engineer J. Rogers' Report on. the Murray -Lamb Drain affecting the township of McKillop was readconsidered and provisionally h) ado ted p . tblect to the .approvalof the other. interested Municipalities of their portions. Next meeting of Coung, rill be,itield at Winthrop April 80th at 1 o'clack le in, when the reports of Engineee 18, op the d H'llen and u MuUallum (trellis sill \ be. ieat at and considered. Win, benne, Assessor, bas completed the aimless - went Roll for McKillop, from which the following is taken :—No, of urea 62171; assessed value, $2,248,970; value' of property exempt from general tax, aline, $44,520 ; Business assessment, $1200 ; childn between 6 and 21, 380 ; 1 ee 5 and 16, 250. Population, 2,198 ; Statute Labor, 8840e clays, 111, MURDIE, Clerk, 0 Morris 100 Amin frm Fl to rant for artare. Apply1y on the mih line, to Mix. Joseph (7legg, or Eremite s PP. . O. New nail ba are among the latest thinge on the program. A cement silo, 15 x 82 feeb will be built on the fine farm of James Speir, Lot 80, Oth line, (his Sommer. Next Council meetingwill be held •on Monday, Maygbh. ind tes of last meeting ins bread in this. issue.a We are sorry to hear of theoor health of Councillor McOiaekenAbut hope he will soon be fully restored. Robb. Nichol, 61st line, will split lit bi barn' on the Broad'foot farm which be bought a fee . years ago, and put 20 feet of an addition, which will also rest on stone wall. Wm, Dark will do the mason work and Geo. Haney, of Bluevale, will be the framer. Mr. Nichol has a fine 250 acres in a block. lY1or •i i s7. ' ot sushi p Council let the contract for the steel superstructure of the proposed Cruickshank bridge to Hill & Co., of Mitchel], at $2,064. It has a clear span of 125 feet: R. Vint was the successful ss ul 1•ende r cement b re for cem e u a tments There were about a hale dozen tenders for each contract, ANDREW M. SnzlTtxA P ssE s AWAY. -An old resident t of Lot 8,80h line,in the person of Andrew M. mith, pss- ed that bourne frcitn whence el ce no' traveller returns Wednesday esda of last' y aged 60y years. He liad been in failing health for some time. The funeral took place to Union cemetery Saturday afternoon, Rev. J. L. Smell, B. A., conducting a. suitable service. Mrs. Smith, whose maiden name was 1lliss S. 1. Pollock, and two sons sur- vive. Deceased's brothers are Jas., of Morris; and Alex., of Hensall ; and there are 2 sisters whose home is on aNmeeopeateetaeseeasupasee s oteseea•••oesaeoesmeoacese to �//.�__ /r@}��y CY! D.C.R. D. V . • D.O.R. / •• is.t only S �o this Ile tore 0 0 ilut a V slue Store as ell a� O • The Superiority of our Merchandise, at lowest pos- sible prices is drawing customers here from greater dis- el tances than ever before. - Every day and ever -week a shows a marked improvement in sales. The manyha - ® py customers comingin from dayto daymakes busi- ness pleasant to us. We appreciate. your goodpatron- o age and wish to do our best to always please .and leave a favorable Impression 4 O This week we advertise a few Special Lines. and ® wouldp call your attentionto the %slowing :— Underskirts • o We ha', the sole agency for Regal e Taffetta II et. ski Cts (not the kind that is €1 only worn few tames when worn out)e but a Skirt Which is guaranteed 1n evetey -e rway. One that cannot be equalled for ~ Style, Durgt ility and Workmanship. A • Skirt that rustles as well, if not better, 9 than Taffetti and which is guaranteed not to lose its rustle or If so Skirt is replac 0 • Thee ate fi be �4 50 to 4.00 a had' m all p •Mces'frotn0 Whitewear it toj Another strong feature of this store O is our full and complete range of White. • wear. We can 1111 Blouses in those soft lace effects so much sougbt after also w in Linen, Silk or Tailored effects. One. 0 prices as web as our sbyles are sight - 0 Waists from 75c to $4.00 0 • e Our other lipes of Whiteweaz• are also complete. We are selling e • daily those deeplembeoidered Underskirts,the double flounce, making • g a full and, very stylish garment forwearing with the ever popular • o v sh snits. All leading prices from 75c up. • 0o • Men's Furnishingsi • • White we have been strongly.' advdebising our Ladies' wear we 2 must not negletlt the Men's Furnishing Department. 9.t this, poetic- • ular seasson when there is a general change of attire 'let Us impress 0 0 yon with a few of our mealy special lines. We tree receiving daily new P .• and very select lots of Men's Ties, Shirts, Underwear, Socks 0 o and SummerlVests and would like you to call and inspect Ibis s 0 stock as we feel ve can interest you as none other in our town, • Our tango of Ties at 25c and 500 is second to none. • • 9 We earl shot\ you. exclusive. ranges of Shirts at 1,00, 1.25 & 1.50. 0 Try our MAI wear for .r its $1.00 a Suit. , • New and sat Ity Vests at 1.25 to 4.60. 0 t7 e R s 0 et. A 0 0 0 B r• 0 a a a' 0 0 0 0 0 e e 0 • 0 0 • • 0 t• 0 0 (6 s e st Gh 0 tv c 0 A • 0 tD 3 • O ,o ROSSI •••iy • • t,is'••llighest truss paid for all kinds of Produce. 400•00.0®waisQls•q)sso0•0•00•••0••••••••aaaes•• 0 s•••••• is the 8th Line. Mr. Smith was a Liberal in n i is and l( a c ty a Bl e 0 n as t r s farm- er. n stuff m et.. We aresorr I ear that Chas, Y Davis, 40b. line, ito bear on the sick list but we hope he will soon be all right. Mrs. peter Barr, 5111 line, has not been having very good bealth' but we hope the coming of Spring will prove beneficial, Thursday oflast week Mrs, S. Tor- dun,'Stlt line, ,and daughter, Gladys, left .fur'. a holiday trip to British Columbia. They will probably be away for 2 or 8 months visiting at var- ious paints with relatives and friends, D91's.Joral s health d , has notbe o extra good of late bub her many friends c n. s n hope he c ha gge of air and scene will prove beneficial, James Davidson, Mrs. To•dan's father, whose home is in Fullerton, also went West. ANOTHER PIONEER' CALLED AWAY, —Last Saturday morning the spirit of Gilbert McCallnn' took its flight to the God who gave it. He was in his $8th year and bad been a resident of Morris for the past 40 year, coming here from ' Grey townsbip where he lived for a time on the 2nd Con. Mr. McCallum was born in Ar yleshire, Scotland, beibg'tlhe second son of Archie McCallum. When a youth of 10 years he came to Canada and locat- ed in Dorchester township, Middlesex Oo. Over 60 years ago he was united in matrimony to Mise Mary YV cPhail of Dunwich township, s who in her 81st year, survives her partner of so long a period. For some time Mr. McCallum has been in failing health, largely attributable to his age but he. was quite suiotsl ill for4or6weeks' riot. to his demise. The old d home' tvas oni t ne sideroucl near Button's school house, SCh line which wasP nr- chnaed from R. , n Pierce,of Kansas,but t this to pz ing the old folk moved to the 9th line to the farm recently purchas- edbone x e of the sons and hero Clic closing . scenes of this life cane. The subject of this notice was one of the first Elders of Melville °M ch, Brussels, bolding office continuously for over 40 years. Deceased zealously performed his duties and took a gg^reat interest in studying the (food Book and he was indeed a man of God. He was as staunch a Liberal as he was a true Presby- terian and was honorable and highly Presby - respected. Eleven children were born to the home, viz :-Duncan (deceased , 17 years ago), Donald, Gilbert and t Neil, of Morris ; Archie and Angus, of Hanle Sask. S sk. ; and Jno. (who died last July, in Manitoba. The daughters are Misses Kate, Lily and Nancy. r Diary passed away 26 years ago. Last afternoon y . the funeral took place when this worthy pioneer was c interred' uz Brussels cemetery. In the absence se ce from home of lies. A. 0. Wishart, of Brussels, deceased's pas- tor, Rev. Air. Lundy, of Walton, con- ducted an appropriate service in the seri tan to Tun Poem S lit Po A lows on April t 1 — 61 1 1 enclose order T' writ fol as fol• (0 41744'i(a7 ca �cs2Z4aile0± , fit'' se aratlon, thatlked the donors fo I � P to a for the ax paper you satebending" pY PI Y 1 to me. I e n tr I always glad d •n ra t Y get It and � the g f tih see Mune news. r e eW9. - It lel A l t 1. t g we talcs up our quarters in a different ef part of the Dominion we always look bask to the pleasant :times spent in '.'11n B Cts E n � R s is Poo offers the Haat, and your .valuable paper 5 a book of nearly 600 pages, en - vomit] re olaily keeps us in tench E, W. II. IsER R, Proprietor The Boy Who Heads the List 4 with the nId home' land. ,We have had a most rsxnatkable Spring( here,, Nearly all the Soling wheat is In and a good deal of 10 is up about an inch or two. The weather bas been un- usually m'1 i mild and because se u of that . Y t there will be more wheat m v peat sown than there otherwise wt would, This country is go- ing ahead by leaps and bounds and the enormous influx of settlers com- iiag year by year is' having a good effect upon the country as a whole. The demand for more railroad aceow= nl011501011 ie growing more rapidly tbait the railsnads, and the spread of the railroads is advancing the price' of land. Prosperity is seen everywhere, and there is no better advertisement for the country than the letters new settlers are sending to their friends in the old home lands. Wishing you every success, I remain,Yours truly, J. PATTERsox. Jamestown Miss s Fannie Rileyivisited ted J Y ames- town ou Sundayeverting. mg. Mrs. A. Simpson is visiting her daughter, Mrs. F. M. Smith this week. We are glad to hear that Miss Flossie Scott enl•t is convalescing uvalesoi u so rapid- ly afteri g her recent e t seriousillness. less: Mrs. B. Payu, who had a severe at- tack of nr 1 ct monis this 1 Spring, •isi - . m rosin nicely,' i we 1 e ad to P g Y, state. g Next Sabbath evening Mr. Mason, of Win ham will take the se • ' g service in Victoria ha Hall -here. R. McKay, of Ethel, gave a good diecoarse last Sun- day. Wednesday of next week Miss Annie, daughter of Geo, and Mrs. Coombes, of Listowel; formerly of Jamestown, will be united in marriage to M'r. Merritt, of London. A NEWBY NOTE.—Iu remitting for THE POST, Walter Innes of Moore- field, says :—We are well hoping all s same with you. What splendid weather we are having. Seeding is pretty welt through down here al - bough not so early as up with you as we have a heavier soil here. We are getting along line, Jim and Donald are with me and Oarl is in Hillsburg n a store. Geo, is in Zurich still. I am going West this 'Summer, if all is \veil, for the first time to see the onntry. The boys would like to 0 g out but do not want to separate act. Kiud rememberance to all old friends. Yours truly, W. INNES. Next Thursday, 28th inst„ the monthly 1 meeting g of the Women's Tu- titute will be held - m Victoria Hall, ere, at 2.80 p. m. sharp. Alia. Lou. chmier will e resence of a large company Of old s iends. Few of the old timers are h eft in Dlurris. E ft. Grey $83 was received by Mrs, E. Dickson 11th con., for a Berkshire pig she re- cently solcl to the buyers. The person referred thin last week's item as losing her son in -Toronto as Mrs. Jas. McNair, should have read Mrs. Neil J. McNair. W. J. Sharp, 11th eon., is still. laid up from a kick received from a horse seven weeks ago. Be has to use eiutches in getting about. A new ex- perience for him. 'GOOD NEWS PROM' OARRxEvALE, Snag. -John Patterson. formerly of this township, in remitting his sub- demonsbrat "The Mak- ing of a Shirt Waist" at that meeting. As 'Mrs. Eckmier is very competent in that line of work, we will certainly receive some "pointers." Any who have a plain work -apron or a fancy tea -apron are kindly requested to bring same along to that meeting, also pattern for same, so that those desiring a pattern might obtain 10. A full attendance of members is request- ed,for if our 'members do not take inerest in the work, we may scarcely expect to increase the membership very rapidly. Any who have over - cited the settling for their Institute Pin will kindly fetch amount to that meeting, if possible, as the year closes et. •oto®•ms®®o®90990oao0tseloeaw xsos9®4®oomeamo sesose see OUT 00 6 t.9 e • 0 9 m s 0 6, 0 a 0 CLEANING OF : : Chna, Glass Glassware Etc., Etc. WE have decided to clear out our entire stock of these lines and are going to offer you some Exceptional Values. It will be worth your while to call.and have a look over these bargains :— DINNER SETS Regular price 1,5 00 Clearing at 9 00 TOILET SETS Regular price 5 75 Clearing at 3 75 Regular price 4 50 - . Clearing at 3 00 S French Limoges China at Half Price W Maple Leaf and Clover Leaf,off �, l?On-third regular • s s Open stock Dinnerware • te w eatprice dr AU• our Fancy China at Half Price • • o •• Everything • must be Cleared he-. ••• gardless of what it Cost us. •A 'Highest market price for Produce. e • • • a •• . R. J. LAING & Co. p • 'PhoneNext oonr to the i Sig • Post Office Wroxeter ® t.1. •••••••s••0tii•••ss••.••••ss '•s••s•ss•••s••••••s••es•• • in rd 0 w 0 0 0 s tc 0 e 0i • •O 0 e • e 0 • • 0 00 W 0 m b7 to m titled "The Canadian Farmers' ( Manna] of Agriculture," to the farmer's son attending a rural school who takes the best marks at the next Entrance trance Examina, c tion to be held at Brussels. We would be glad 10 teachers would make this known in the 1 v• t t . e. n I interested. h n is �..�, .,�' rt. eav b, b, i�� � .Arui.iri,9�t�� next month and we would like' to have things fixed up completely be- fore the yearly report is- expected by the Government, in May. Blyth Colin McArthur was 'visiting in Brussels. People say the rumor that he is going to wed may not be true. An up-to-date bread mixing machine has been installed at the Stothers' bakery, The proprietor is determined to keep in the front rank. The practice of p making the creek near' the Q.P. R. , a sort of rdarn ground does not improve the appear- ance of the locality and should be dis vontinued. The fine new auto car purchased by L Brown has arrived i v n town w and is a dandy. Mr.Bro Brown w eat'efnl. Y com- petent driver v i and cares well for his machine. He disposed used s of his run- about whichhad. p w he fora few seasons. Messrs. Anderson are still selling off their stock and intend retiring from active business. Mr. Anderson, sr., has had a long and creditable' career and well deserves a period of relaxa- tion from many years of close'' and successful attention to business. Last Saturday the remains of the late Mrs. Wesh, who died at Goderich on Thursday, were brought here and interred in the R. d, cemetery, 7th line of Morris township. 'The old lady was 92 years of age and was the mother of Mrs. Jno. Kelly, formerly of this. locality, and enjoyed the esteem of a wide circle of friends. CONTRACT AWARDED.—M. H. Pig- gott, of Hamilton, has been awarded the contract to complete the provin- cial lock-up at Keuora. Mr. Piggott built the Guelph and Goderich Rail- way, and it was be who sued the O. P. R. for a million dollars in con- nection with the construction i et on of the line. Nir. Piggott has bad a wide ex- perience p e in lock nuts and lock-upsin his contracting so should be ablto build a "cooler" all right. NEW DrvISION COIIRT CLERK.— John Emigh, who has been Clerk of Division Court here for the past year or so, has resigned and Thomas Code has been appointed as his successor. Mr. Code will combine conveyancing, insurance and money loaning with his new office. He will be found in the building occupied by the postofflce as soon as Postmaster Sims gets settled n the McMillan • block. Division Court business appears to well nigh have run its race unless its scope is broadened and districts combined. WOSIEN's INSTITUTE.—Mrs. F. W. Watts, of Clinton, District Secretary of West Huron's Women's Institute, was at Blyth last week making ar- rangements for organizing a branch n this place and met with every en- ouraaement. Mrs. Watts expects to rgennze in a couple of weeks and full artrculars will be given next week. Phile in town Airs. Watts was the uest of Mrs. G. E. McTaggart. The adios of Blyth and surrouuding local- e 1 bl onld take hole Y 1 of this o ortnn- A p t energetically aticall as ft Y opens th n g Y p e way o many avenues of usefulness, pleas - re and general interest. Watch out or the date of organization and don't ail to attend. ADDRESS .um PRESIINTATION.—Fri- ay evening of last week a veryflt- ing gathering assembled at J. tothers' to sayGood Bye to Stanley uchanan, whwas removing from lyth to Mount Forest, having accept- ed a situation with J. Bloor, former - of this place. The following ad- ress was read by James Barr and R. . Robinson b 1t presented Mr. Buchman ith a fine Olub bag as a token of ap- teciation :- 1 f f d B B ly d L w P To STANLEY BUOECANAN, DEAR FRIEND,—It is with sincere regret your 'friends in Blyth, and we, of Trinity Church in particular, learn of your leaving us. By your removal, vacancies are caused to the church. the Sunday School and the A. Y. P. A. which will be difficult to fill. For many reasons you will be'greatly missed by us and your absence will be deeply felt. By your regular and faithful attention to duty you have set an example to us all and your in- fluence for good cannot easily be estimated. We all hope, however, that the change you are about to snake will prove most wise and satis- factory to yourself and we feel sure that wherever your lot may be cast you will continue to actively and loyally identify yourself with the work of the church. Though you are leaving us our interest iia yont, life and welfaro does not cease cud wo will be glad to hear of your future success and usefulness. We pray that, our Heavenly Father may abuii dantlyy bless and prosper you. May His;I:Ioly Spirit guide you and may you continue ip favor with both God and man, Accept this Club Bag as a slight reminder of your friends in the church hero. Along with ib we give our sincerest and best wishes for a bright., useful and prosperous life, tied on behalf of `Trinity ()hutch Y. 1?, A, JAx1s B.uxa, Vice -Pres. M. L. I,lOBINSON, Sec, o recipient, while regretting the 1 their unexpected d and i hed ne a ted m nese a w s A v It everybodyi I t s H nB 1 prosperity. x r l P Y Y n wouldnever forget h'8associations eve l,et t with his old home and the church, 1 An enjoyable evening was spent and many good wishes expressed for Mr, Buchanan's future. Refreshments wereserved, Mr. Buchanan not only found time for aiding in various de- partments, . of church work but was among those who worked in the in- terests of the local Y, M. 0. A. He could play a good game of ball and deservedly won and retained general r al respect,Very few places can afford to se youngme f his e as his lanos influencwadecidedly on the side of right. We wish him prosperity. He had been in the employ of Mr, Stoth- ers for a good while and his place is now taken by W, Copp. W. O. BAINTON: DEOEASED.—Thrill. day of last week Wm. C. Bainton, passed away at his home at Bervie after a short illness in whichpneumon- ia and Brights' disease had to be com- batted. He was 67 years of age. Mr. Bainton was a blacksmith by trade and lived at Bervie for 25 years. His wife, who was Mies Elizabeth Scholes, of Kinburn, and a son survive. De- ceased was allied to the Church of England and was a Conservative in politics, His brothers are F. and A., of Blyth ; Harry, of Calgary; Mrs. Mc- Leod of East Saginaw, aw Mich.; Mrs. McKenzie, of Galt;; Mrs. J. H. Leech, of Goderich and Miss Jean of this place. The funeral took place to Kincardine cemetery. Deceased enjoyed the es- teem of many friends who sympathise with the bereaved. b e Relatives from here attended the last sad rites. Mr. was Baintonkr r lOwn t0q ilte a num- ber ilm - be ' r inthis neighborhood. TALENT SOCIAL. — The • Woman's Missionary Society of Blyth Ildetho- tl• tet Church,of •s which Mrs. Gidleyis President,feldtheir Talent Social on Friday eveninglast in the Lecture room oft he church. There was a large attendance and a good program. Ice cream and cake were served. The proceeds amounted to over $55.00. The ladies are to be congratulated on tixeir success. The following was the program :— Devotional exercises ; chairman's address by Rev. W. H. Cooper ; report of W. M. Society for 1909, Mrs. Gidley ; roll call and report of Talent money ; instrumental solo, Mrs. J. H. Oheliew ; chorus, "Little Eyes," little girls class ; duet, Scotch song, W. and Mrs. Jackson ; reading, Mrs. Beese ; solo, Stanley Ohellew mouth organ selection, Fred. Jackson' and Will. Burling ; duet, Miss L. Carr and Albert Wilford ; reading, Miss Carrie Slater ; ladies'uartette q , "There's a Friend in the Homeland" instrumental duet Miss P. Gidley and Mrs. Frank Carr • reading, Mrs. Wil- ford ; chorus, "Sons of the Sea," Maple Leaf Bible class ;phonograph selections ax td National Anthem. Program was interesting and well rendered. T. OAIeBERT PAYS NATIIRE'S DEBT. —At the village of Lueknow last Monday Timothy Carbert answered he call to which none can say Nay, passing away at the age of 44 years. He was proprietor ot the Cain House ndllad kept hotel at Seafoxth and eeswater prior to locating iu the epoy town. Mr. Carbert was born u Millen township where he spent is youth. He wast son of the late hos. Oarbcrt and his surviving broth- rs are, Ino., Matthew and Geo., of ulnen, and his sisters, Mrs. L. Mc- nues, of Stratford, and Mrs. J. J. 141e- aughey and Mrs. J. 'P. McGaughey, ho live in Morris township. Decaas- ound a good wife in the person of iss Margaret Heffron, of this local- ly, daughter of Mrs. Heffron, of lytb, to whom he was married 16 ears ago. Two daughters and a son ere bot. to them. m. The subject b act of is notice. was a whole soiled, genial slow, fond of sport and a great lover of a good horse, the faster the bettter. o was a Liberal in politics and a oman Catholic in religion..His fun - al took place from the R. C. Church, eaforth, Wednesday morning of this eek,inter t meat being made a • 1 t the meer there. Sincere sympathy i11 be accorded the bereaved. paM . arbert's case was a peculiar one of a mimetic or neuralgic character. any people will have a good word to ay of the departed "Tim," as he was miliarly called. Several from here d Hallett attended the funeral. b tofend!), ,Ll Of •' t t 1 Geo, Iia dln4 have n 0 omo t a f xtabiy sdttlecl iiz tinny new hwne in I vin . 1 He t le la e, 11 a ro' osis residents. Dir, and bus. yDatenxan were married xtearly 80 years ago,' We hope they anti. thein' family will I eft joy health, happiaesa and suvves5. Church Chimes In the absence -of the pastor Mr. Wishart, a .Knox College student pxeavhed din 114elville ghurcli last. Still* bath and did well. " Special meeting of the Men's Bible.-., Class on Sunday afternoon at n. d oq l_ Y 3 P It being the last meeting of the Session reports will 1 be given. Phe local itereferred to in lest week's Pos•r as to the net result of the 7 cent sale held by St, John's A, Y. P, A., should have read $4g instead of $35. Next Sabbath Rev. E. G. Powell will preach at Stratford for -Rev, G. F. Saltop and his pulpit here will he sup-• plied b.y Rev. T. E. Sawyer, of Luck - now, who will deal with the Educational Fund. Rev, C. W. Washburn, 13. A, is ex- pected to take the place of Rev, A. L. Charles, 5, A., (who is prevented by illness) at the special afternoon service at 2.3o o'clock, also evening service at St. John's Church, Sunday, 24111. $zo6.00 bolt MlsstoNs.—At the annual meeting of the e Methodist S b Ili ai3 a School held 1'h re u ,da e i of veu a last week, F. H. Gilroy was re-electe Superintendent ; W. H. Kerr, R. A,. Yryneand J. A. Hunter, Asst. Suptds '; •' R, A. Pryne, Sec;.'lreas. ; til, Cardiff, Asst. -Sec. Misses JessieCunningham s tr and Kate �Harbottle, Pa erarian • s H. P L. Jackson Conductor of Orchestra, and Miss Bertha Armstrong, Organist. g, Mrs. Rands and Miss Superintend- ents erintend• p P eu[s of Home Department and Mrs. W. H. Kerr and Mrs, 1.1. L, Jackson, Super- intendents of the Cradle Roll Super - in tendeat's Advisory Committee, the' Pastor, Mrs. Rands, Mrs. A:1. Lowry and W. H. Kerr, 1'he present efficient staff of teachers was re-elected. $1106 was contributed to Missions by the school, A program of work for the coming year was discussed after which meeting ad- journed. The pastor occupied the chair. MissionarySeed Sowers w rs Gather t iv th fe et. ce 0 rh s fa au Cranbrook • Peter Blair returned West on Tues- day. Will. Simeon is spending the week in Ethel. Rev. Sawyer will take charge of the service in the Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon. It would be well for the boys if they be careful what they are firing at as they may be fined for Robins, black- birds or the glasses on.. Telephone poles. Ethel Good progress is being made at the basement for the new block, being built by T. Vodden. It is said Geo. McCall has purchased the CookEthel name in EEhel and may move to it next Fall. He still has his farm. Thos. Williamson and Harry Mc- Mann left on 'Tuesday for the West, where they purpose taking up land. Mrs. Williamson will go later. The Yeo farm has been purchased by John Mitchell, who has resided there for a good while, We wish him success and welcome him and his fam- ily to their neve home. Joseph Yeo and family left this week for Elma and Wallace boundary, 8 miles from Listowel, where they purpose making their home. They were residents for a number of years Supper, Program and Presentations Thursday evening of last week the Women's Missionary Society, with the husbands of the members, invited friends and officers and teachers of the Sabbath School assembled in the school room ot the,Metuodist church here at 6 o'clock, when nau s bstanti I a varied and well prepared bill of tare was served to which, in the old stereotyped phrase, ample justice was done. When this interesting' feature was co m sexed Mrs. A.Lowry, J. the ener- getic President Look charge and after a few appropriate sentences called npgn` Miss MOCamus, who gave an i ing well prepared and symperheti�u ` of leatures of Missionary work Miring' the past year, which found attentive ears and open hearts, Mrs. H. L. Jackson was called upon to read the following address to Mrs. Watson Ainlay; one of the highly valued members of 11'e Branch, who is about.: to remove to High River, Sask., . and Mrs. (Rev.) R. Paul made the presen- tation. DEAR MRS. Arnndr.-We, the members of the Women's Missionary Society of i5buesets Methodist church, learn with deepest regret •. that you will soon be taking your departure from our midst. You have been our honored Cor: tiecretaryy for the last year and always a faithful member in attendance and ready to help in everything pertaining to Missionary - work and for the, advancement of Qai's Kingdom. We ask you to accept this Lj. Membership Certificate as a engirt. Witch of our esteem and as a remembrance of the many happy re spent together- Char in the Mast of e seise. Roping that o P s y u may goo - be yspans), g P d remain take au active pert in every good work,we Signed your sifters in the Lord's service. Signed on behalf of the Society 11tas, A. J. LowxLr, President; MRs. E. L. JACKSON, Seuretary. Brussels, April 14th, 1910, Mrs. Ainlay, with no small feeling;, thanked the Society for their gift and, their kind wishes. i sties. She would never forget her 30 years spent iu Brussels nor the good she and her family had re- ceived from the Methodist church and its various organizations. Many a theta and times the old scenes would be lived Over in memory in her western home and she hoped the blessings of i kind Father would continue to be showered ou all the workers in Brussels Methodist church. The Presideut asked Mrs. S. 'P. Plum' Mrs. (Rev.) J L. Kerr and Mrs. (Rev.) E. G. Powell to conte forward and the latter was presented with za splendid photo 01 a number. of the; members of the Branch, at the bands of Mrs, Kerr, the annexed address being read by Mrs, Plum ;- »Nan Mag. PowIDIIO.-We, the members of the Womt let this Society, thought n. could not let Chi. occasina pas by Without allowing you in some fol,a, our appreciation 00 7000 4 years stay amongst us. Although On 4,000)10101 your home ties, you have not been able to take a very active part, yet We know we always had your sympathy and good wishes. As you look upon the Yamlliar guess of 28 members portrayed in thisframed photographic group, which We now ask you to accept. we hope it may often remind yon of your old friends of the W. M. S. at rBrusscls. Our wishes and prayers go with 'you' to rte future home, wherever it may be olid we 11oii Wilt bye and bye Walney meet as art unbroken band around God's throne in glory where partinggs aro unknown. Signed on behalf or 1114, Missionary Sesiety. Maae. B. L. aaoics 1P, 1'i e. -Seo, Bruesole, Apri114, 1010. The recipient was quite taken U surprise but briefly expressed her thanks for the highly valued picture, Rev, Mr. Powell supplementing words of appreciation for the thoughtful kind- ness of both word and gift. Mr, Poole, a divinity studeut, spoke for a feW iininutes atter which the interesting gatheriug was concluded. and carry with them the good wshrs ab of the community for happiness' and .Prosperity, s;t The'Conservative caucus at Ottawa stained Mr: Borden AS Leader. A toughest ]louse near Belleville:,( id to he a century old was In -trued,, 1