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The Brussels Post, 1910-6-23, Page 1VOL, 38 NO, 5I BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, ,'UNE 23, Igro W, .FX, 1'1;ER,1?, Proprietor New Advertisements Loeal-Tns Pose. dard-Dr. M. Ferguson,. More speoialN-D..0, Resee Leoal-Wm. &R. A. Payne. Teacher wanted -Ed. Fulton. Tenders wanted -Imo Lake. Hopso for sale -Walter Wilkes), Pryne Mill -Win. & R. A. Pryne.. Walton The. evening train now gets here at 7.26 from Toronto instead of 9.15 as heretofore, This was the only change, A panther of Waltonians were at Brussels on Monday evening and saw the carpet town trounce the stalwarts from Mildmay by a score of 2-0. Rev. Mr. Tyler will be removing from Walton after next Sunday his next charge being Kingglake, St. Thomas district. Mr. Lackland will succeed Mr. Tyler, yer, Great preparations are being made for the Garden Party at the Presby- terian Manse lawn here on the even- ing of Dominion Day. In addition to Brodbagen Band the program will be contr'ibut'ed to by the following :— Brussel, double quartette„ Moncrieff choir; Mr. Simpson, violinist • Miss McNaught, elocutionist; Mrs. Wright, soloist. Addresses are expected from local and visiting clergymen. Supper served from 6 to 8. A refreshment booth will also be on the ground. A big crowd. is figured orb Hullett MATRIMONIAL.—Silver Leaf Farm, the beautiful home of Wm. and Mia. Hiles, of Hallett, was the scene of a •. very pretty social event on Wednes- day June 1st. This was the tuarriage of their only daughter Verna M. to Norman L. Carter, of the Huron Road, Tuckersrnith. The officiating clergyman being Rev. W. L. Biles, B. A. cousin of the bride, who has lately �aaa the United Free Church College, Glasgow, Scotland. The happy couple left the following morning for Winnipeg and other Western points, On their return they will take up their residence on the homestead farm on the Huron Road. The bridal party entered the . • drawing—room to the strains of Lohen- grins' Wedding March, played by Miss Maud Jackson, of Brussels, The bridesmaids, who were Miss Pearl Hiles, of Kincardine, and Miss Ruth Barkwell, of Ltteknow, were prettily gowned in white and carried boquets. of pink and white .carnations and ferns. The groom was supported by Derwin Carter and William Tamblyn of Londesboro. The bride received many handsome and costly gifts, in- cluding a pearl pendant, the gift of the groom. The bridesmaids, pianist and groomsmen received brooches and tie. pine, also gifts of the groom. During the signing of the register, Miss Mau Idles, of Kincardine, sang "0 1 Pron.', iso Me," after which the guests num- bering about 100 were served to n dainty dejeunee, The bride who was giver: 1 away by her fatherwas dressed a gown of rnessilino silk and carried ato r a i we baguet of cream roses. A veil of white tulle was tastily arrang- ed with orange blossoms, Many friendst i f o the young couple join in wishing them a pleasant and pros- perous journeythrough life, Wingham Rev. 0. E, Jenkins, formerly of town, now of Loudon,`has been be- reaved of his little daughter, Eileen, who was not quite a year old, and the burial took place Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 in Woodland cemetery, Rev. Mr, Hill conducting the services. Wroxeter Miss Alice Hamilton returned to New York on Saturday. W. 0, and Mrs. Currie 'visited friends in Brussels 013 Sunday. Miss Nellie Black, of Harriston, was a, visitor under the parental roof on Sunday. Miss S. Stewart, of Harriston, was the guest of Fred. and Mrs. Davey On Sunday. Mr. Hall, of Newcastle, spent a few days of last week with his son, 0, Hall of the Traders' Bank. • W. Ryan, of the Bank of Hamilton, spent a few days of last week at his home near London. Joseph Oowan and grandson, Sherrie Gibson, left for Georgetown on Tues- day for a few days' visit, Mrs. McLean, of Mobile, Alta., is spending the Summer months with old friends in the village. Harry Brawn returned last week from a business trip to B. 0. We uudeistaud Harry leaves again this week on a very important mission, more particulars bowever of which will be given later. The Knox College team, 'consisting of five young men who held meetings 10 the Presbyterian Church last week left for Exeter on Saturday. The meetings were largely attended and we have no doubt that a vast amount of good was accomplished by these earnest young workers. A good program of sports bas been arranged for the Dominion Day Cele- bration here. There will be a Base Ball match between Cargill and Kin- cardine,'foot ball between two local teams, a tennis tournament also races, jumping, etc. A short concert will also be given in the park in the afternoon. In the evening one of the best concerts ever held here will be riven by the Hewer Concert Oo., of London, which consists of V. D. 'Hewer, baritone singer E. Saunders, comedian:; Miss V. Hewer, reader and accompanist; Master S. McIntyre, 0••••••••••••.•.••••00.0.0:•••0•••••••••0.00000 e • MORE • • ISPECALSI e O HE RESULTS from last week's Specials were • •p • be and our expectations and ndsowea slur • place • Y P g o before you a list of Bargains such as are rarely m o it -ever seen in Brussels. A 0Read the List Careful. : A • a We have a few Dress Lengths which we • °o are bound to clear to make room for new • • arrivals • • 44 inch Shadow Stripe Baptiste worth 6oc for inch StripeMauve 39c • • 44 M ve Suiting 6oc for 39c 44 inch Stripe Old Rose Suiting. 6oc for 39c• 1 piece only Hair Line Stripe Apricot " 75c for 60e _ We also give you a choice of our Dress Muslins 4°•a in all the New Designs and Colorings 499199181211110111/1111911111 mN • • a • • • • • 0 • • • ss Half which sell ireg y 5 alar. at 20c and a c for a Price 0 • • et • A • • • •• 0 • o We quote you these Suits at less than it costs • • o to make them. se •0 Boys' Wash Suits, Light and Dark regular $ 0 76 Selling$ 0 for 60 • ,, g u" 86 65 • " „ 125 " 100 18 "I, `I II 160 " 116 • 1 76 1 36 • We still have a few of our STRAW HATS to choose from at last d week's prices. Make your selections befotmour stock gots reduced o to a email assortment, • • Men's Summer Suits • • We have 15 Men's Summer Two-piece Suits ranging in in nrico from • $8.00 to $12.00. 'These are to be soldata discount of 50 perlcent. Do not neglect to secure' onewhile they last.'" • O) • 0 • • O Si•• D• ri.0 s C. s • e0 t■t- Highest prices paid fel, all kinds of 'Produce: • c"ya . A Fresh stook of Groceries always on handl. it o•oso••es•Nees••ee•a•ee••e••eeeee•e•eee••eseeeee•s• ll Boys' Wash Suits & Blouses • O boy eoprano and comedian, and Mise •AJLA.A-A.A.A.a..416A-a..aar Ina G. Riddell, a Scotch danger and entertainer. The Wingham Band Will furnish music for the entire day. The Toronto "Globe" of Tuesday last has the following iters, which re- fens to a daughter of the late T. F. Miller, of Wroxeter, and niece of J, R. Miller,. Jamestown and Robert Miller, Toronto ;—"A serious accident occur- red just outside the town limits of Lindsay, last Monday, when Frecl. and Mrs.- Coulter, of Saskatoh ewan were thrown from their carriage Mrs. Coulter being badly bruised and cut. Mr; and Mrs. Coulter, who have been married only a few weeks, were driving from 'here to Mount Horeb. In another rig 'net behind them were Miss Coulter, her brother and Mia Faille. The latter's horse be, carne unmanageable about a mile from town and ran into the buggy ahead, throwing the occupants out. Mr. Coulter and those in the back buggy escaped injury bubMrs, Coulter receiv- ed a deep cut in the head, besidesiles be- ing badly bruised. She will be laid up for three or four weeks. , One of the horses jumped a wire fence, tear- ing off two shoes and receiving several cuts. Both buggies were badly smashed. If nothing uuforseen arises they expect to have Mrs. Coulter proved home to Wroxeter to her mother next week. Molesworth • Roadwork is the order of the day. Will. and MissMary Spence spent Sunday in the burg. Mrs. -H. Grainger is spending a few days in Toronto. Will. McDonald is home for another carload of horses. R. and Mrs. Mitchell spent Sunday with friends in Wroxeter. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers and family, of Arizona, are visiting friends here. Miss Mabel McKee, of Toronto, is spending her holidays with friends here. Miss Annie, Thompson, of Listowel, spent Sunday with her cousin, Miss Mina Sangster. Mrs. Walker and daughter, Miss Agnes, of Toronto, are spending their vacation with relatives here. Next Sabbath Rev. S. Salton,'Meth- odist minister, concludes his pastorate and will remove to St. John's, near London. His successor will be Rev. A. I. McKelvey, B. A., who comes well recommended. Goderich GOLDEN WEDDING.—The home.. of Jas. and. Mrs.. Horsey, East street, Goderich, was the scene of a very happy gathering Tuesday night of this week, it being the celebration of the golden wedding day. They were married in London, Out., June 20th, 1860, and immediately started to clear a farm in the Township of Usborne. After a residence • of 17 years there, they moved to McKillop township, where they lived for 18 years, then went 15 years ago to Colborne town- ship,and. for five years have been resients of the Co. town. Eleven children were born to them, six sons and five daughters, all of whom lived to manhood and womanhood but one, and all the rest living now. They are :—Henry, of Darlow William, of Owen Sound Levi, of Manitoba ; Thomas, of Brantford Edward, of Goderich ; Mrs. Jos. Carter, of Au• burn ; Mrs. Bisbee and Mrs. Mc- Gregor, of Todmorden, and Ms's. Kneeshaw and Mrs. Sanderson, of Goderich. All were present at the reunion but one, and Mrs. R. A. Locker, of Lon don and Mrs. D. Braund, of Exeter, were also among the nests. There are 24 grandchild - ten and three' great grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Homey are hale and hearty, and from present indications may live to celebrate their 60th anni versary. A parse of gold from the children was one of the numerous presents. Grey Township Council next Monday. Pic-nic in A. Bishop's grove, 8th con., Friday afternoon of this week in connection with S. S. No. 3. Miss R. McNair, teacher at 8. S. No. 2, has been -re-engaged -for ' another year ata salary of $525. She is doing good work. We are pleased to state that Mrs. Jesse Bateman is recovering from her recent serious illness and is able to get about -once more. John -Bateman, brother to deceased, is taking charge of the farm this season.' Plc-rile,—Annual pic•nie in S. S. No. 8 will be held in H. Atwood's grove next Wednesday afternoon, entrance from concession. Good program in- cluding Football, races, swings gs and other sports. Booth on the ground. CARD o1➢Maxim—Very seldomhas so much loving sympathy and kind- ness been shown in sorrow as has been given to ue in our unexpected bereave- ment. Words cannot express how much we feel that kindness but we want to thank the many friends and clear neighbors who have left nothing undone that could help us bear our sorrow. - MRS. T. G. SMMTH AND CHILDREN. . LARIaD PIINER AL.—Thursday after- noon of last week the funeral of the late John G. Smith, 8th con., took the place under rdirectionf o the Or- ange Order, ' It was one of the largest seen in this locality, upwards of 200 conveyances being counted in the pro- cession. Rev. Mr. Cameron conduct ed the service with Bro. John Scarlett officiating for the- Order. The floral tributes were beautiful, viz., a pillow from the child sen n k wreath i' f omL.O. L. ; one from deceased's cousins 'one froneighbors • glibors , also one from' Mrs, Oraig, of Morrie. People from a dis- tance who attended the funeral were —Malcolm Veitch, of Parkhill, a cousin ; Mt•, and Mrs. Mason, of Oliu ton ; Geo. and Mrs, Calbeck, (a sister) Cobalt ; Adam Smith, a brother, of . A Business Note,. aa,i .v ' HE FINANCIALX E AR of Tax POST closes on July 31st and the proprietor will be very tfapl ac•o n,. l u u t s will be qared off by that date. Statements aro being sent cut now 80 as to, afford ample time before' August let. Prompt settlementwill greatly facilitate ,the business management and will be regard- ed as a favor, We wish to take this oppor- tunity to thank the public for their cordial support. W. H. KERR . THE POST Brussels. •alrTnr�77''V'IrTIP'a• Deloraine, Man. ; T. Rands and A. Walker, Seaforth ; friends from -Bel- grave, &e. The sad event evoked many expressions of sympathy for the bereaved. The following item is clipped from "The Outlook", of Outlook, Sash„ the first mentioned - being a - well known resident of this locality ;—Miss A. 'J. HannaandMiss - Rashbrook, local collectors for the Bible Society, wish through the columns of The Outlook, to return their thanks to all who con- tributed to the Society's work, both for the help and 'for the, kindness personally shown. The total amount contributed was $45 and that amount has been forwarded in full to the Winnipeg office of - the Society.—Jas. Williams, sec. -treasurer. Jamestown Miss Mina McKelvey is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lou. Eckmier. Miss Kate Deadman and Mrs. Copp, of Brussels, visited friends here this week, Chas. B. Forrest, jr„'raised his barn Tuesday afternoon of this week. Wm. Heaney, of ;Bluevale, had the contract. The funeral of the late Mrs. McAllis- ter took place from the residence of her son,d Job King, Tuesday afternoon to Molesworth cemetery. A very pleasant time was spent at the social Friday evening of last week. J. H. Cameron, of Brussels, occupied the chair in a very capable manner. The program was as follows :—Violin selection, Wm. Lamont; recitation, Miss Bessie Moses; ele selection, Bine- vale Male Quartette ; solo, Miss Jessie McLauchlin ; reading, J. H. Cameron ; violin selection,-, %Vill. Lamont ; recita- tion, L. Strachan ; selection, iluevale Quartette ; solo, Dougald Strachan. Proceeds $11.00. Morris Mrs. Jas. Evans and Miss Ellen, Misses Jessie Cunningham and Lizzie Elliott and John Evans enjoyed a trip to Niagara this week. A number of Liberals were at Wing - ham on Tuesday attending en the anneal g meeting of the Association in connec- tion with the North Riding of Huron. Road work is on the program and the pleasure of travel considerably re- duced by the new and in some places very rough gravel placed upon the roadways. M. NI. and Mrs. Cardiff, 5th line, 'purpose taking an extended trip to the West H with Hanley ane and Netherhill, relatives reside, as head- quarters. Miss Plenty, of Wingham, is a guest of Mrs. Geo. Kelly, 8th line. The visitor has not been enjoying good health but we hope the change will aid in her restoration. GARDEN PARTY. — The ladies Of Duff's Church, Walton, will hold their annual Garden Party on the Manse grminds on the evening of July 1st. further particulars later. S. S. No. 6 intend holding a picnic on Thursday afternoon June 39th in Richard Armstrong's (sr.), bush. A good time for the parents and scholars is promised. Miss Carrie McCracken, is the teacher. A short time ago Mrs. James Short - reed, formerly of the 9th line, and Jas. Scott, a well known Seaforthite, were united in . a rrti m age and have gone on a wedding tour to the West. May their joys be many. Sabbath afteruoou next Reads. Messrs. Cook and .Cooper will preach the concluding discourses of their pastoratesSunshine at S nsh n and Jackson's, y vel successors respectively. Theirtccessors mulll be p on hand for the following Sabbath. t g alk Councillor Shortreed is malting not- iceable improvements at his fine farm. He has set out 30 evergreen trees across the front, 3 rods apart, inter- changed with maples ; has graded the lane and will move the house to a new provmsite preg.paratory to enlarging and im- ' MATRixoNIAL: Wednesday of this week, at high noon, in the presence of 25 guests, at the bride's horse, Han- over; Rev. Dr. Ross, Methodist minis- ter, tied the matrimonial bow between Elston Cardiff, a well known young man ofl' he 6th t iso and Miss Ada May Morrison. Principals were unac- companied. The good looking bride wore a most becoming costume, Af- ter hearty cougratolations the wed - ding party sat down toa very tastily prepared dejeuner. Mr. and Mrs. Cardiff left for a wedding trip to To- ronto, Niagara, Falls and other poiuts afterhi w ch they will iiakP en residence on the groom's farm in Morris, com- mencing married life with the best Wishes of a wide alt of relatives and friends. M. M. and Mrs Cardif, the groom's parents, attended the wed- ding. The wedding gifts were choice, munerous and valuable, MRs, Thos. Brasov.. .DECEASED.— Sunday evening last Mrs. Thos, Rus- sell, a former well known and highly esteemed resident of the Oth line, pass- ed away to Irer reward frorn the home of her son, Thomas, of Saginaw, hi= g Michigan, She had been in failing health fox, some time. The funeral took place Wednesday morning. She issurvived by her husband and an,, adult family to whomwill be accord- ed sincere sympathy. Her son Alex., wllo is now on the homestead here, attended the funeral, -Mrs, Russell was a fine, clever woman. Oranbrook Miss Watson has gone to Detroit. Five pupils are in Brussels writing on the Entrance Exani. Miss Mary McNichol 15 visiting friends in Donegal. Mae. Geo. Sinalldon le visiting friends in Detroit and Toledo. Miss M. Grierson, of Walkerton, is the guest of Mrs. A. Reymann. F. and Mr's.' Raddatz took in the excursion to Detroit Saturday. Oommunion will be held in the Presbyterian church next Sabbath. Next Sunday will be Rev. Mr. Powell's farewell iu the Methodist church. Sam. Balfour and his flying gang are taking the heart out of the gravel pit this week. Remember the Foot Ball match hero on Saturday night between Moncrieff and Oranbrook, This will likely be a hot game as it was a tie last week. Moncriefr Quite a number from this locality took in the Moonlight Excursion to Goderich last Friday evening. At a congregational meeting on Monday evening it was decided to go ahead with the building of the new church. Miss Maggie Hulley, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. R. Munn, was seriously ill last week but we are glad to report is some better now, John McKay, who has been at St. Jacobs this Summer spent a few days lately at home among his friends. John is always welcome at Moncrieff. School will close on the 29th. Four pupils went to Brussels to try their Entrance examinations, Misses Lily Harrison, Bessie' McQuairie, Beth McNaught and Emilie Smith. Last week Wm. Mann had the 11:118 - fortune to lose a valuable heavy draft mare. The beast appeared as well as usual Monday night and Tuesday morning she was found dead at the gate. It will be quite a loss to her owner and rather takes the golden ap- pearance off farm life. The cement enclosed horse sheds 46x90 feet, are in course of erection in connection with the Presbyterian church here, under the management of Chas. Querengesser. Gravel will be hauled next week for the new church. A big lot North of the old church has been bought and the new building will be erected on it. A Foot Ball match was played on the farm of Joe McKay between Mon- crieff and Oranbrook in which the score was a tie. We think we did fairly well when we held so many soch to champions downd ch a result. Hurrah for Moncrieff. The return game will be played Saturday. Line up was as follows :— Monorleff Oranbrook Robertson Soal Gorsalitz Strathern 1 1 MoDonald Hyslop 1 Bselce i Blake Lamb ( )) Buethee McTaggart........,.. { Backe 1- Hunter Melville ................ ( )) ........ McDonald dainpbell............ Oardiff Harris en D. Hith NI Odin ......... Oameroer n McKay Smalldon Mann Menzies Referee -Lawrence 'Taylor, of Oranbrook. Ethel Our villager James Livingstone is back Perth froGo.m a visit with relatives in Five pupils are writing at the En-• trance examination at Brussels this week. We wish them success. G. W. Pollard, Past Chief Ranger, represented Court Ethel at the 0. 0. F. annual service at Brussels last Sab- bath evening. The next meeting of the W. M. S. will be held at the home of Mrs. Wesley Boyd, near Atwood, on July 6th. Conveyances will be provided for the trip. Mrs. W. J. Nott, of Finlay, Omit., was here for two weeks visiting her daughter, Mrs. S. S. Oole. The visitor went to visit another daughter, Mrs. (Rev.) Elford. Ben. Jackson, who has been touring the West, is batik home with his mind about made uptry to his hand out there. He will soli his farm hors and i not sold may rent it next Fall so as to get away. styWe hope he will change his mind. • The Presbyterian Sunday School expect to hold their annual picnic on Friday afternoon, July 1st, in Jack- son's grove, A good program will be given at 3 o'clock and an excellent supper at 4 p. w. Teachers, officers, parents and pupils all welcome. Next Sabbath Rev. Mr. Henderson will preach at Staffs in connection with a camp meeting. His work will be taken here by local supply. Last Sabbath the reverend gentleman's. pulpit ministrations came to a close on Ethel cirollit. 'We trust his pastorate a the tidylittle circuit of t oWellborn, to which be now goes may be mark- ed k- ed with splendid success Gboiunc IMLAY DECEASND.—George Imlay died at his home in Bay City, Michigan, on .Ciieaday, June 7th after onlya fete days' illness. Mr, i!m Imlay yy was conducting a confectionery busi- ness in Bay City and ,about a week before his deathhegot hisn b• to hand caught in the cog of u ice cream freezer, with the result that some of the fingers wove taken off. Erysipelas and blood poisoning set in and resu1t ed in his death. He is survived by his 18000•.•••0•••••.•..••..••. Z • ice Cream • i • • Bricks a iii •• s Very Delicious = • • 0 26 Cents • • • • 11m Get one and try it at o �+ �s'ap Co 18 G 1 a �cr,IL to 1 's i • • wife, who was . Miss Grant, of this locality. The sympathy of many old friends will be extended to the be- reaved relatives, Dr. Blair, of Ethel, has sold his praetiee'to D. Ferguson, formerly of Ethel, who takes possession June 26th, Dr, Blah expects to take a post gradu- ate course iu New York or some other well known centre. Dr. and Mrs. Blair have made many friends while here -who will be glad to hear of their prosperity wherever their lot may be cast. We welcome Dr. Ferguson back to his practice. 'Myth Mrs. M. H. Hammond, of, Detroit, Mich., was renewing old acquatnt- ances in Blyth the past week. Next Tuesday evening the Epworth League will hold an absent members service. Letters will be read from former members of the Blyth society, now in other parts of the world. A- mong others a letter from Dr. E. C. Wilford, medical Missionary in West China. This promisee to he one of the most interesting meetings on the year's program so don't miss it. We have received during the past week an addition of a bright hale paper, entitled the Maine Deaconess, published at Portland, Me., and edited by Miss A. Maude King, Superintend- ent of the Deaconess Home in that city. Miss King is a former Blyth young lady and a daughter of Geo. and Mrs. King. Our best wishes are extended to 'the Mains Deaconess,” its talented Editress and the com- mittee of management. I. 0. 0. F.—S. A. Poplestone and twenty three Oddfellows went to Monkton last Thursday to assist in organizing a newlodge at that place. Listowel lodge was also represented. 26 members were put on the roll. Blyth members gave the initiation and and degree, while Listowel demon- strated the Ist and 3rd degrees. Monkton grain elevator was destroy- ed by fire before they left Friday morning. It belonged to Hay Bros., of Listowel. DolenvrON DAT.—Do not forget that Friday of next week will be Dominion Day and that it will be celebrated in royal style here. Calithumpian par- ade at 10 a. rn., followed by two good Base Ball matches Westfield and Bel gra Brusselsv . Bel - grave, and eBlyth. Three s y horse races are billed for the after- noon and if visitors desire to stay over for eveninga Garden Party is to be held on Trinity Church lawn. :Clinton Band will supply a musical program for the day and evening. BASE BALI:.—Last Saturday even- inga ane of Base Ball was played on n P y thpack here between the home nine ands team from Bel rave. Blythywon by acore of 10 to 3. The isitors faced the pitcher in 6 out of 9 innings without a run but the home club had to accept 5 of the same kind. The locals got 6 runs in the 4th innings. McOallum scored the 8 runs for Bel - grave. Both teams put up very good ball and our Northerly neighbors will make the most of them hustle if they keep at it•. Score was as follows :— Belgreve R 0 Blyth R 0 Scott. 0 4 Sims 2 8 Dunbar 0 4 .7. Bell 2. 2 Modsll 8 1 Morritt 1 2 Ferguson 0 8 V. Bell 0 4 Geddes 0 2 Burling 1 8 McOniluih 0 4 Gidlep 1 8 Watson - 0 4 Darter 1 4 O. Geddes 0 a Mason 1 8 Taylor 000 042 Spafford. 1 8 Belgrave-0 0 018021 0 1 0-8 10 27 Blyth -1 0 a. 8 0 0 0 0 1-10 DOUGLAS—DALLEY.—A pretty June wedding of more than ordinary inter- est took place at 3 delock last Thurs- day afternoon in the church of the Ascension, London, when Mabe114farie, only daughter of Fenner F. and Mrs. Dalley, was married to Peter Harrow- oer r Dou la of Macleod Alberta son f the late Robert G. Douglas of Blyth, Ont. Rev. Canon Wads performed the ceremony in the pres- ence of a large number of guests, who filled the church, which was artistical- ly decorated with pink peonies, palms, ferns and numerous cut flowers. To the Wedding March played by A. G. Alexander, the bridle entered the crunch, gowned in white duchess satin with dainty Irish lace, and was given away by her father. She wore the customary veil and orange blossoms and carried white roses and lily of the valley, while a baudsorne diamond and ruby pendant, the gift of the groom,hung on a gold chain. Miss Jean Newton was the maid of honor, and was charmingly gowned in pink satin, with a pretty mauve colored hat and a basket of mauve sweet peas The bridesmaids were Miss Elsie Forbes and Miss Marjorie ie Hil lman , both daintilygowned in pphilt satin, with large pink blossomed hats and- carryinggold baskets of pink sweet peas ; Alex, Richardson, of Midland, Ont,, was the ,.best Man, and theushers were two brothers of the bride, Fred. and Norman Dalley, A.. Menet, (Tor onto,) and Marvin Dalley, cousin of the bride, llIrs. Dalley, the mother or the bride, was Handsomely dressed is green and carried a pretty bognet of pink roses, She wore. a iargo turban with shaded link r keen plumes. i t r• The u t of the ride peen ozs e of Winnipeg, was gowned in mauve crepe do cline, with an exquisite hat to match, Mrs. S. 0. Hillman, also an aunt, wore a mauve satin gown, with a large picture hat to match. Mrs. Douglas, mother, and Mrs.. Mc- Innis, aunt ofthe groom, were hand- somely gowned and wore unusually pretty hats, Pearl pins were prow t- ed by the groom to the lathes who assisted including Miss Gladys', Marsh- all, who sang during the signing of the register. The best mall was given gold links and studs and the ushers gold pins. Following the ceremony at the church a large reception .was held at the home of the bride, 203 Main street West, where several hundred guests were entertained in a marquee. on elle lawn, where dainty refresh- ments were efresh.mentswere served, Th home d c xa. tions were the same color as in the church, and presented a unique and pretty appearance. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas left in the afternoon for a short trip after which they will reside in Macleod, Alberta. The bride's. travelling gown was of white serge and she wore a white osprey straw, The bride isa well known and popular young lady, and takes with her to her Western home numerous good wishes for prosperity and happiuess. TILLSIINBIIBG A Hustling Business Town. Last Saturday THE POST scribe took a ' run to Tillsonburg, Elgin Co., via the G. T. R. route of Listowel, Stratford, Woodstock and Norwich Junction. The trip of too miles occupies from 10.28 to 8.3o p. m., several hours being spent at Listowel, Stratford and Woodstock' waiting for connections. Owing to the Sumtner holiday travel space in the coaches was at a premium,: We were fortunate in having Rev, Mr. Thynne, of Palmerston, and Rev. Mr, Langford, of Monkton, as travelling companions • part of the way. A delegation from the Methodist parsonage took the place of receptio committee at Tillsonburg where over, flowing hospitality was evidenced. This was oar first visit to this town and 'we will give our readers tbe benefit of a note concerning it. - Tillsonburg, called after the -well known enterprising Tillson tainily, is located in Dereham township and was originally designated as 'Derehanr , Forge;" the designation bearing on the establishment of a blacksmithieg,-, business. It has a population of about 3,000 and is well situated and enjoys a large trade. Ingersoll and Aylmer are each 16 miles distant and Norwich x3. miles away. Good -farming community adjoins and Farmers are prosperous and progressive, many engaged -largely in dairying. Between Tillsonburg and Norwich Junction wild mustard occu- pies too conspicuous a place upon some. farms. The chief industriesinchide the Flour, Pea and Oatmeal mills formerly owned by the Tillsons who recently sold to a company o 000 so it is said ; theg v at 3 �s, P Borden Milk condensing factory,eni• ploying about forty or fifty hands;'. the Maple Leaf Harvest Tool Works ; linen factory, Whose chief output is tea towelling ; foundry and the other necessary institutions usually,. found in such towns and all show thrifty business management. Railway facili- ties are excellent, the town being served . by the G. T. R., C. P. R., M. C. R. and the Wabash. Public buildings u gs are good. The fine Collegiate Institute bas,.., Mr. Davidson as I-Ieadmaster at Principal Wilson and stat=-' good work in the Pubtvare•, Adequate banking edvantage -� ed by tbe Standard and Tradersss>• with manager Biette and Mayor Jac' u•.-, in command, respectively. The news- papers are "The Liberal," owned by Mr. Aldrich who is also postmaster, and "The Observer" with editor Law at the belm. Both are live exponents of their constituency. Churches represented are '- Methodist, Presbyterian, Anglican, Baptist, Brethren and Roman Catholic and the pastors of the first four are Reeds. Kerr, Brown, Beverly ahr"v' Oliver. Ail have comfortable edifices - and modern homes for the pastors, There is also a well managed hospital in the town, A desirable site bas been purchased, corner of Broadway and Ridout streets, for a new postofimo Government building which may be erected this year, One thing particularly noticeable about Tillsouburg is the Main street. It is well named Broadway as it is too feet ini th and well macadamised w q e 1 macadam s d throughout the business section. Along it are, stately brick blocks and tilified - stores•ancl business places, all apparently doing a goad trade, Among some of the larger stores are Not•thways 2 stored departmental three storeys high, Frog- gatths, tomo, Coonlbes, Maddocks, £cc. , A merchants' delivery system is in vogue whereby 3 rigs deliver all parcels from the stores with which contracts have beeu made. A number of the blocks have the upper flats fitted up for residence purposes and find ready ten- ants. Lakes. Joseph and Lisgar are close to the town and could easily be made beauty spots with park association about 1 which the40wu should get busy. The r quality of the residences is a•noticeable j and commendable feature, with good - sites, modern architecture, commodious in design and fronted by neatly kept lawns, few towns can compare wit Tillsonburg. There are two f0untai on the streets, one of tniueral properti ; from wbleli everybody appears to art without dimitnition of the supply, Wet . ins anold Brassalsby in o , person of Prank Oliver, who is in eiia of thendersou 1 A bakery andi ..with viel wife have been resid0nts.son o f 1 x i 1,1 several years,. -