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The Brussels Post, 1911-6-29, Page 8iII Green The Potato Bugs are here the same as other years, occupyin"g first place on the "'Ground Floor, and about the only thing to do la to be on hand and finish thein with a dose of OUR PARIS GREEN We buy the best to be had and goer- antee it to be pure and strong. You will not be disappointed with your work (as is sometimes the case • after using Paris Green) if you ose ours. It will pay to use a dependable grade. Price 35o a Ib, 146111111008 611611112M16164163 A Good Hanle ock will add 'to the Out-ot-door life of Sumuler. ' One of our vet y special values is a closely woven Hammock in a pretty combination of red and green Colors at $1.85, The same Hammock with valance comes at $2.5o. Other lines that are good values cost from $2 2$ up to $5.00. Fans Get all the breezes that are going with a Palm Leaf Fen, It isn't worth while being without one as they are to be had for 5o. nee Store DRUGGIST AND STATIONER. rola] Bens Ittras LONGlive the Dominion of. Canada. COUNCIL meeting will be held next Monday evening. POSTOFFICE hours on Dominion Day will be q to to a. m. and 5 to 6 p, m. 8 r'a BR1IssELs Base Ball team will play at Wroxeter on Dominion Day. Quite a number from town will likely visit the same"village. SATURDAY ofnext week will be Dominion Day and a statutory holiday. It is getting the next thing to monoton- ous this holiday business, SATUitDAY of this week will be Domin- ion Day and consequently a Public Holiday. The Banks and all other busi- ness places will be closed. REGULAR meeting ot the W. C. T. U. willbe held in the Public Library audience room on ',Friday afternoon of this tveei, at 3 o'clock. The L. T. L. - will meet at 4.30 on the same afternoon. A member of the Union"wtll address the ebildreo. HAD TO BE LEFT OVER. -Report of Gerrie Jubilee services, East Huron Farmers Institute, Women's Institute, Travel notes by Mrs. G. Thomson, Morris Township Council meeting and other interesting matter have to be held over this week. Look out for them in next week's issue. Poor BALL. -W. H. Cook has organ- izedan English eleven Foot Ball enthusi• asts who will demonstrate to a Brussels team, on Victoria Park, next Monday evening, commencing at 6.45 how pro- fessional ball is played in "hold Hing - land," William Henry affirms his to supporters are just as lively as he is so some rare sport is expected on thesward. Stop watch is ordered by referee to catch the clip. BRANTFORD Expositor ot June 20th, in speaking of the closing concert of the term at the Ontario Institutiou for the Blind located in that city says :-After a brief address of welcome and explana- tion from Principal Gardiner, the pro- gram proper began with a selection on the pipe organ, Bach's "Fugue, G Minor," played by Charles Duff, asso- ciate of the Canadian Guild of Organists, whose excellent work with both organ and piano has given so much pleasure to Brantford audiences during the past few years. Mr. Duff also played sever- al of the accompaniments and one piano solo, Moszkowski's "Valse, op. 34. STANDING FIELD CROP COMPETITION...- Following OMPETITION.-Following are the 15 entries for the Standing Field Crop Competition in Fall Wheat in connection with East Huron Agricultural Society this sea- son :-Morris Township-Robt. Nichol, Geo. Kerr, Jas. Speir, Jno. Broadfoot & Son, and Thos. Miller ; Grey Town- ship -Wm. Armstrong, Juo. Crerar, R. J, Hoover, Jas. Burgess, Wm. Work, C. Eckmier, A. McKee, D. Milne, and A. C. Dames ; Howick Township -Jas. W. Edgar. The judging will he done by a government appointed inspector in the course of a few weeks. There are some extra good fields in the competition, Five prizes will be awarded. MAT/twos/La.-At "Hillcrest," Galt, Miss Mabel Clara Kirkland, eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. M. Kirk- land, was married to Rev. H. W. Avison M. A., B. D., of Guelph, formerly of Brussels, The ceremony was performed. by the Rev. J. J. Liddy, NI. A., of Wesley Methodist church, Brantford, assisted by the Revs. Dr, J. C. Autliff and A, j. Johnston. B. A. on Wednes- day of last week. The bride, who wore a gown of ,ivory lduchesse satin, with embroidered chiffon. was attended by her sister, Miss Elva Kirkland. Groom was supported by his brother, R. B. Liddy, B. A. Mendelssodn's "Wedding March" and Lohengrin's "Bridal Chorus" were played by Miss Laura Kirkland. Rev. H. W. thison and his bride left for the Lake of Bays district. They Will reside in Guelph, the former being pastor of the Paisley Memorial church. Old friends extend congratula- tions, PREsltNTATION,- The following item refers to a former Brussels girl in the person of Miss Luella Holmes, who has been living at Bothwell :-Op Thursday evening a most enjoyable time was spent at the Methodist Parsonage, whets a sur- prise party was tendered Miss Luella Holmes, who has been a teacher of music here for the past two years, during. which time she has won many friends, also the hosts of her pupils, whom she has worked with most earnestly for their advancement. The evening was mostly spent 50 music, and each pupil did Miss Holmes great credit in their artistic playing. Just before the 'lunch was served Miss Holmes was called upon, and an address ot appreciation was read by Miss Bessie Andrews and a $5 gold piece was presented to her by Miss Blanche McLeod, . Miss Holmes, al - 1 thanked her al- though taker( by sur t se, g Y P class in a Witching Manner, r assuring e them that: tier labor With them was a labor of love. Miss Holmes left for her new home in Talbotville, where her father, ROY, John 1lolmes, will be pastor of the Methodist church for the new t et to, • FELL DOWN „CELLAR.— Mrs, lobo Bateman fell down the cellar steps at the home of Newton McCauley, a short time ago and as a result she was disabled' so much as to incapacitate her from her accustomed activity in getting about. We hope she will soon be 0. k. CARD of THANKS.- We take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to our many neighbors and friends for their thoughtfulness, and kindness to us in our time of sickness and bereavement. The memory of. the many beautiful floral offerings as well as the sympathetic and 'helpful words spoken to us, will linger long with us. N AND MRS.-•MCCAULEY, EAST liuRoN AOL. Socssrv.--A meet- ing of the Directors of East Huron Agricultural Society will beheld in the Council Chamber,. Brussels. Saturday, July Sth, at 2 o'clock, sharp, to arrange a number of matters pertaining to the coming Fall Fair on October 5 and 6. A large attendance asked for so that the Society may share the benefit of your opiuion. - o - PLENTY of Asters at the Brussels Green- house. Mree KELLY. 60T1,AL Loose Leaf Ledger for students practice at Listowel Business College. Fall Term from Sept. 0th. XoVNG cow for sale. Will come in in a few days. Apply to WM. OARLEY, Lot 1, Con. 12, Grey, Brussels P. 0. 51-10 DO you intend taking a Business College Course. Let us get acquainted. Edwin G. Matthews, Listowel, Ont. THE best time to enter Listowel Business College is on Sept. 5th, the opening day. A good start is half the battle. Moan.ea girl wanted. Apply to Mrs. Semen at theAmnr)een Hotel. FABMsae SONS : We have a special Farm Accounting course for you at Listowel Busi- ness Oollege. Fall Term Sept. 5111. Fon SALE OR TO RENT.—House and lot On Turnberry street, Brussels, belonging to Thee. Nicholls. The 50 acro farm being WY Lot 2, Con. 12, Grey, is also offered Inc sale. For fur- ther particulars apply to A. F. Stewart, Bras - eels South. WooL WANTED. -50,080 lbs. Highest prices. cash or trade. K1No Buos., Winghar. IF your lawn mowers do not cut fast and easy call and see T. MOGnscoR, Brttssele, 0 ENTRANCE EAmM --38 pupils wrote at the Entrance Examination at Brussels this week. '!'here were 14 boys and 24 girls in the number, 22 of the quota being from neighboring school sections. Principal Gilmour and C. H. Holland, of Clinton, presided. The papers were considered to be very fair' and a con- siderable improvement over some of last year's. The examinations Inc En- trance to Normal will open next Monday 29 candidates from Brussels school will probably write and one for Junior matri- culation. We wish all concerned suc- cess. BAsa BALL. -Listowel must be thor- oughly convinced now that they cannot play ball. In two games played Listo- wel have only tallied four runs while Brussels;have to their credit 33. Twenty- one to two was the score of the five innings game played at Listowel on Coronation Day. The game was called at 6 o'nloek but owing to delays did not commence till half an hour later and consequently the,play had to be called off in the fifth inning. The game was tedious and uninteresting. Scott pitch- ed good steady ball but Listowels ineffective. Brus• were wild and twirlers Bels has not been defeated as yet this season. Where's the next team to get beaten ? The scores : Listowel R H Brussels R H . Roos - 0 0 Ballagh of 8 4 Bamford. 0 0 Burehil,0 2 2 Roos 0 0 Rawkehaw,se.,. 8 4 Thompson 1 1 Fox, if 2 2 Spence 1 1 0. Scott, p 8 2 Hamilton 0 1 Thomson, Ili 2 8 Bernie.... 0 5 F. Scott, 2b 2 8 Small 0 1 Holmes, rf......,,. 2 2 McCartney 0 0 Ross, lb 2 2 2 4 21 24 Soave by innings Brussels —8 8 2 0 7-21 Listowel -0 1 0 1 x-2 Summary :-Strike outs -by Scott 5. Roos 2 in 2 innings, by Small 2 in 2 innings, Base on Balls -by Roos 2 ; Small 2. To COURT of APPSAL.-Brussels vs: McKillop -An order was made on the nth Of March last by the Ontario Rail- way Board in an application brought by the Brussels, Morris and Grey Telephone system to compel connection between these two adjacent companies. The towuship of NicKiilop being dissatisfied appealed to the Bard for a re-heari ng and the ease was again opened up with the result that the previous Order of the Board was affirmed, Still dissatisfied notice of their intension to appeal to the Court of Appeal was served and the)mat- ter was taken up before Justice Garrow, on Monday last, the 26th, at Osgoode Hall, Toronto, when after hearing, counsel for both parties he granted leave to the township to have the whole mat- ter brought before the Court at the September sittings when a definite prenotrncemeut will be made by the ' the validity of Court of A .cal as1 Y PP file `Tale hone legislation of recent P g years end the jurisdiction and powers of the Ontario Railway Board will be set- tled once and for ail. W K, Cowan, E. C. appeared for the township of Mc- Killop and W, M. :Sinclair reppresented the Brussels, Morris acct Grey Company. t.:►i11 hark; is often missed when it might have been easily embraced by Systematic Saving Begin now to prepare' for Ow day of op- portunity by depositing your savings in The METROPOLITAN BANK $1.00 OR MORE OPENS AN ACCOUNT BRUSSELS BRANCH F. H. G!1 -ROY, mamma's, covorvanoawariariowerower Notice to Thlephone Users Telephone Subscribers ave warned that when fuses are burned out on account of light- ning they tnustnot be replaced with wire as this is daugerous. New fuses may be obtained at the Central Office, Brussels, on application. F. S. SOOTY, 50-4 President Telephone Oo. A ea. of A x heavy draft horses wai shipped by Campbell Bros, from Brus sets on Tuesday to ()genie, Sask. DOMINION DAY itATgs.--Single fare re turn rates on the railways will be given for Dominion Day. Good going Friday or Saturday and returning on' Tuesday, Dien AT CORMS -Robert Murray, a relative of Mrs. R. Henderson, of Brus- sels, died at Gorrie Sunday in his 73rd year, leaving a wife, 5 daughters and a son to mourn his demise. The fuuerai took place Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Miss Henderson attended from town. PRINCIPAL GILMOUR RESIGNED.—We are sorry to state that Principal Gilmour has tendered his resignation and will be removing from Brussels and the School Board will consequently have to secure a successor. 'l'ha Board's action is not endorsed possibly as unanimously as they perhaps think as nor a few are of opiuion that the existing staff should have been maintained to the close of 1911 at least. A communication criti- cising the situation is to band but as name of writes is minus it will uotappear unless it is supplied. Mr. and Mrs. Gilmour will spend the vacation at Elm• wood, the locality of the parental home- steads, BRusse.LC WON. -Tuesday night on Victoria Park here Brussels got away from Blyth with a score of 19-8, The game was very exciting in patches. Hawksbaw made a daring steal home in the 3rd innings. In the 4th and 8th in- nings Taman went tip in the air and Brussels had a "swat -feast " Scott loos ened up slightly in the 3rd, the visitors getting 4 tallies but throughout the rest of the game he pitched good steady ball and was well supported behind the bat by F. Burchill. Robert Dowuing and J. F, Rowland ofiicia:ed as umpires, score was as follows :- Brussels H R Blyth H R Ballagh, of 4 8 Somers, o .........0 0 Bnrahfll, c 2 2 Watson, If 2 1 Hawksbaw, ]f... 8 8 McKay, 2b1 1 Leckie, Db 8 2 Bell,8b 1 2 Fox, lb 1 1 Gidley, lb 8 8 0. Scott, p ........ 0 2 McMillan, of 'x 1 Henderson, rf... 1 0 Moon, 00 0 0 F. Scott, 2b ......1 4 Taman. p 0 0 McMillan, as 1 2 MoTaggat't, rf... 0 0 15 19 9 8 Brussels ... 8 0 I 5 8 8 0 4* I9 Blyth 1 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 1— 8 Struck out -by Scott, 9 • by Taman, 0. Hosea on bat la—by Scott, 2. Loft on buses—Brussels 0 ; Blyth 8. People We Taik About Moses Doll and sou Oliver are back from the West. Harry 13. Churchill, ot McGaw, was in town over Sunday. George and Mrs. Brown left 'Tuesday for a holiday to the West. "Sandy" Roe has been laid aside ow- ing to a badly sprained ankle.. Miss Florence Lowry left for the par- ental home at `Toronto on 'Thursday. Miss Stella Andrews, of Bluevale, was a visitor with the Misses Colvin for a few days. Mrs. N. Flatt has gone to Tottenham on a visit to her girlhood home for a few weeks. Mrs. Geo, Haney, of Bluevale, was visiting Mrs, Fred. McCracken this week. Misses Mabel and Emma Colvin were visiting their sister, Mrs. G. Mitchell,. at Ethel Miss Irene Henderson, of Seaforth, is visiting her cousin, Miss Belle Render. sou, town, J. A. Hunter had the misfortune to break a rib recentl4 in lilting on a heavy stone but is still at work. Miss Belle McDonald is waiting on her aunts, 9th line, of Morris, who are on the sick list. W. A. Grewar and Jas. Ballantyne took a run to Hamilton, Galt, Brant- ford and other points, Harry Goodwin, formerly •of town, has been appointed telegraph operator at Wingham G. T. R. depot. Mrs. Robt, Henderson is enjoying a holiday' with relatives and friends at Newark, N. 1., and other points. Mrs. Brown and two children, of Stratford, are visiting the Former's parents, T. and Mrs., Ennis, Brussels. Miss Sanderson boa gone to her hone at Midland for a holiday. Miss Carr re• mains to look after the Millinery store. Miss Laird, of Seaforth, and Ronald Sinclair, of the same town, are visitors at the latter's parental hone in Brussels, London this at Lo Atex. Stewart was t • nd Camp o the leGta CI weep at'ending tl p g Sons of Scotland, representing Brussels 'Camp, MN's, John Dennis and twin daughters, lessie and 'Teenie,. of McKillop. _were Visitors at the homeof A,.. Russ, Princess. street. Hector : and :Mrs. McNeil. and son, who were holidaying in Brussels and Grey township, have returued to their home in Eslevan, Sask, Mrs, Ino. Duncan Was a visitor at Guelph last week. Mr. Duncan came back with her greatly improved in. health, we are pleased to state. Miss Mabel Colvin, who holds a posi- tion as saleslady in Nation & Shewan's millinery departm"nt, at Brandon, is Home for a holiday of three weeks, Mr. McLaren, father of otir townsman, G. N. McLaren, is not enjoying good health' we are sorry to stats out the hope to hear of improvement. Ilia home is at Midland, Ontario. Edward and Mrs. Pollard and daugh- ters, Ester and Reta, of Belgrave, spent Sunday with N. end Mrs. McCauley. Mr Pollard and. Mrs• McCauley are brother and sister. M. Farrow, of Collingwood, was in town this weeksuperinleuding the pack- ing and shipping of iris fathers' house- hold effects to Collingwood where Nir. Farrow resides with his son John Smith and daughter, bliss May, left on 'Tuesday on a hOlidav to the West where they will visit relatives and old friends, Miss Rilla Smithy of Wroxeter, a niece of the former, accompanied diem. THE Poor -Editor and Mrs Kerr took 'in the Press Excursion frnm'l'oronto to Penetanguisheue, Parry Sound and Collingwood. It was a delightful trip thron,;h the 30,000 island of the -Geer- giao'Bay Archie Scott, of Sarnia, ami W. F. Scott, of Ottawa, were here for a few days during the past week reuetving'old, friendships. They are brothers to F. S. and P. Scott and are well known to many of our readers. J. H. and Mrs. Hewitt and MissRhoda were in Hamilton on Coronation Day attending the marriage of Miss Rebecca Hewitt, sister, of the former, and a one time resident of Brussels,to a Mr. Lounds. Among those who attended Centre Huron Liberal Convention at Seaforth last Saturday from town were W. M. Sinclair, P. and W. F. Scott, W. Gilles- pie, 1. Ferguson, P. Richards and W. R. Kerr. Miss Josie Buchanan, who spent the. past 6 months in training as nurse at the Hospital for Sick Children at Toronto, arrived home fast week on vacation.. Tbe hard work has evidently agreed well with Miss Buchanan, lames Hogg, of Wilcox, Sask.. who recently went West from Brussels, fractured his leg above the ankle, while helping repair a steam plow. He is able lo v' 'tn'i once m ire and we hope will sp_' lily be as well as ever. Tile Listowel Standard of last week SEWS :-T, G. Tones, jeweler, of Brussels, spent the week end in town, the guest of J. H. Gunther. On Sunday night Mr. Jones sang a sacred solo in Christ Church, his rich baritone voice being greatly appreciated byy the congregation presentoyd, LlSmith, son of Rev. A. E, Smith, 13. D , Drayton, who has been attending Victoria University in Tor- onto, the past year, secured two scholar- ships viz for Philosophy and Hebrew. Rev. Mr. Smith was a former junior pastor of the Methodist church, Brus- sels. and we are pleased to hear of his son's success. A welcome visitor to Brussels during the na5t week was A. Ferguson, of Chicago, a former resident of 4o years ago. Mr. Ferguson is a brother to D. M, Ferguson,' of Stratford, and a cousin to Jim. Ferguson, of Brussels. He came to Ontario to attend the funeral of his mode in-law 'tors. Hill o Ellice mother f 1 • township, Perth Co` Church Chimes Rev. Mr. Ashby, of Atwood, rendered good arvice last Sunday in St. John's church here. Mr. Boyd took charge of the work at Atwood, SOCIAL-Till/VSilaV evening of next week, July 6th,' the Serving Circle of Melville church will hold a social on the manse lawn. Admission 130. Next Sabbath evening Rev. Dr, Oaten, will commence a short series of dist. courses on "The Modern Men," con- cluding with one on "The Modern Woman," The subject of the first sermon will be 'The Modern Man in Society," Monday evening the A. Y. P. A, of St. John's church held their monthly social on the Rectory lawn at which a very pleasant time was enjoyed by the large company. The regular meetings will not be held .during the Summer mouths, CoItoNATION SERVICE.- 'l'he Union Coronation service in St, John's church on 'Thursday of last week was most inter- esting and befitting to the occasion and from.a eitisen'a standpoint: most gratify- ing. Church was well filled with repre- seetativepitizens. Rev. A. C. Wishart, B. A„ presided for most of the service though, he was compelled byotber pres- slug duties to retie before the closing exercises. Rey. F, J. Oaten, Pit, D. addressed the audience on "The splen- dournd Power of the B e itish Empire a r pr 9 as God'' hepta a end declared that the God's I family was the unit of. the Nation with thenleaeing feet that the King' was a family ntau and that the family must be cherished and preserved that the Empire might continue to flourish. Mr, W, H, TH1S1ANDA1D BANK gotsblhhed J873 OF CANADA A Complete Boding Service 60 Breaches Available for Manufacturing and Commercial Houses, Wholesale and Retail Merchants, Municipalities, Corporations, farmers and private individuals. 00. Savings Bank Department at every Branch. BILTISJSELS BRANCH J. F. ` ®wlarad, Manager Boyd who took part in the service, also delivered an address iu which the points of significapce of the Coronation cere- mony were set forth and concluded with a glowing tribute to Queen Mary, of whom foo much in praise cannot be said. The musical part of the' service contributed much to the attractiveness of the hour, features of which were the singing of the "Te Dsum" by the union choir and solos by J. 0. Jones aud Rev. Dr. Oateu. The offering was rte. voted to the 'Toronto Fresh Air Mis- sion." It amounted to $10:25. By consent of Principal Gilmour over a score of children marched from he public school building at ro a. m. to St. John's church under the direction of Mr. Boyd and sang two stanzas of the National Anthem en route, It was an interesting feature, Grey Council Municipal' Council of Township of Greymet'in the 'Township Hall, Ethel, lune nth. Members present. Minutes of previous meeting read and adopted. Adjourned Court of Revision on as- sessments in the Close Drain By-law opened and following appeals consider- ed :--Jas. F. Collins, against assessment on Lot 27, Con. 6 ; Robert Pearson,. a- gainst assessment on Lot N *25, Con. 6 ; John Bryans, against assessment on Lot 21. Con. 3, No action was taken on the appeals of Jas. F. Collins and Robert Pearson. Fraser -McArthur --That assessment of John Bryans be reduced $25.00. and this amount be added to the roads . of the Municipality, Carried, McArthur -Brown l'hat Court of Revision on the Close Drain By-law be now closed and that By -late as amended be now read a third time and finally passed. Carried.' The adjourned Court of Revision on Brewer Drain By was opened and following appeals considered: -Wm, Hall, against assessment on Lot 14. Con. 8 ;Chas. Lamont, against assessment on Lot ro, Con. 7 ; Mrs I. McKinnon, a• gainst assessment: on Lot 11, Con. 7 ; Jas. Burgess, against assessment and fbr a second farm bridge. No action was taken on the appeal of Wm. Hall. Cole -Fraser -That assessment on Lot to, Con. 7 be reduced $70.90 end asses- sment on Lot rr, Con.7 be reduced $2087, and these amounts he added pro rata to the rest ot the drainage area. Carried. McArthur-Browu-That James Bur- gess be allowed $ts.po for a steond farm bridge. Carried. Court of Revision on Buchanan Drain Bylaw was opened and following ap- peals considered :-Jos Bennett, against assessment on Lot 2, Con, 17 5' John Harris, against assessment on Lot 3, Con. 17 ; Wm. McFadzean. against as- sessment no Lot 4, Con, 17 ; Canadian Pacific Railway, against assessment on lands. Fraser -Brown -That assessment of $2,00 on Lot 2, Con. 17 and the assess- mentof $t8.5o on Lot 3, Con. 17 be struck off and that (lie assessments on Lot 4, Con., 17 he reduced $4 00, and these amounts be added to the assess- rnentplacetl toraitist the Town Line of Grey and McKillop. Carried, Cole -McArthur -That Court of Re- vision on Buchanan Drain Bylaw be now closed aid Bylaw as amended be now read a third time and finally passed.. Carried, McArthur -Brown -That sum of $100.00 be expended on the Gravel Road provided the 'Township of Morris ex. pends an equal amount. Carried, Fraser -Cole -'that schedule of dis• tribution-of the snrolus on the Pigeon fa.:,-�.,t: t:,: