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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1929-7-10, Page 1VOL, 58 NO, 4 $2,00 per annum in advance BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, fULY 10, z92 Anniversary Services MelviUc Prcsbyterian Church 13RUSSELS Sunday, July 14th Rev. W, F. McConnell, of Paris, will preach Services at 11 a. m, and 7 p. m. Special Music Will be held an the Garden Party MANSE LAWN TUESDAY EV'G, JULY 16th COME AND ENJOY A First-class Variety Program A Good Snpper and a Good Brass Band Supper served from 5 to 8 o'clock Neap this date in mind -- Tuesday, July 1lith Where ? Manse lawn Admission 50 and 25 cents The Surrounding District ? tie«W Meeet.: e -tee tatattatela'M +letal"i++iii«l••..M eet00 -4-0 .0tlets+ «: : i Ira telel CRANBROOK Sunday services for July 14th :— Sabbath School at 10 a. m. Preaching service at 11a. tn. The preacher will be Rev. J. Grieg, of Bluevale. Even- ing service withdrawn on account of Anniversary of Melville Church, Brussels, WROXETER Miss Daisy Stocks is holidaying in London. Ira McLean and Frank Earls spent Misses Veleta and Minerva Hig- gins are visiting relatives at Owen Sound, Miss Ivy Lawrence, Ripley, is a visitor at the home of Mrs, J. Hoffman. Rev. Alex. Sanderson, Hamilton, is spending two weeks vacation with his parents, D. D. and Mrs, Sander- son. Ashton Morrison, St. Catharines, is visiting his mother, Mrs. John Morrison, Whose health is much lar. proved. Sunday in Hamilton. Members of the Orange Lodge Edward Gibson has taken a posi- with a number of visiting brethren tion in the local bank here. attended service in the United Alvin Wray, Toronto, is the guest of his mother, Mrs. Jno. Wray. Nelson Willis, Windsor, visited old friends in the village last week. Mies Beatrice Howe, Leamington is holidaying ata her home here. Leonard Brown is seriously ill et the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. Higgins, Trarnberry, Wm. and Mrs. Greer, Pontiac, Mich., were recent visitors with the latter''s brother, Geo. Paulin. Word was received here last week of the death of S. I3. McKelvey, Che ley, a former business inn of this village. Misses ELsie and Marion Gibson, Winnipeg, are spending their sum- mer vaention with their mother, Mrs Thos. Gibson. A sale of. lhe household effects of the late T. V. Diekeoi was held Sat- urday afternoon and in spite of the wet weather attracted a Large crowd. Church• Sunday morning when an excellent address was given by the Rev. H. Bolingbroke. Samuel Burns McKelvie, former well known merchant, of Walkerton, Mildmay, and Wroxeter, and who for the last four years has been re- tired, living in Chesley, died last night •tt the hone of his daughter, Mrs. M. E. Appeal, 32 Trinity street;, Stratford, where he had been on a visit for the last week. On Monday he suffered a stroke, following which pneumonia developed, which proved fatal. Born in Hanover•, Mr. Me- Kelvie was in his 70th year and well- known as the owner of woolen mills at Walkerton, Mildmay and Wroxe- ter. He was a member of the Church of England and a former member of the Canadian Order of Foresters. His wife predeceased him 'by 16 years. I Surviving is one son, L. C. McKel- vie, Kitchener ; and four daughters, Be Sure to Spend July 12th In Wingham NDA when here be sure to visit our Department Store. Every section will have outstanding values during the full month, and we will show many Extra Specials -for July 12th only. All -the '' he new styles in Women's and Misses' Ready-to-wear Gar- ments, Summer Dress Goods, Silk Lingerie and Kayser Hosiery. Men's 'and Boys' Clothing and s. Furnishing Draperies, eries Curtains and Floor oor Coverings. KING BROS. WINGIAIVI .ONTARIO NNW Adtertlaeotentr Visit Winshan Fia, u 13 os Will ran `tl,13 Chopping JIM W edtontnol luwlshiputtirey. Bladen twlna 13 1, ".P.hr 1o1 ennui for pulsates -Ualon trotted Ch. 1t't'11t thus+ --11 l3, alien 1 "w for xaltl^W, 1'• -canon Was last -Olio 11attga Coat lost-lis+ase l lsrndNiulty iror sale -John pleases Hay for sale -Wm. Apolr aasrde orswanted-Ticspns'r r0•r 'tt--Vert Lott 1MIrs. Charles Fleming, Sarnia ; Mrs. T. A. Patterson, Shesley ; Mrs. it, J. Parker; Buffalo, and Mrs. M. E. A,p- McKelvie, Toronto, and two sisters, Mrs. H. Harrod and Mrs. H. Fowler, both of Toronto, survive, — --•- MORRIS Council meets in Ethel on Satur- Township Hall. Mrs. Robert Forbes spent a week with her mother, Mrs. Wm. Kearney 8th line, Mrs. Robe. Scott, of Toronto, is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Harvey McCueheon. Miss Marguerite Bolger visited with her sister, Mrs. Earl Watson, McKilIop Boundary last week, Miss Gloria and blaster Omar Cunningham, are visiting at their grand parents, Wm. and Mrs. Cun nineteen, south gravel. Frank and Mrs. Bryans and son Billy, of Detroit, are visiting with the former's brothers in Morris and Miss Maude C. Bryans, in Brussels. Bentley Re -union —Ideal wea- ther again favoured the seventh an- nual Bentley ,lee -union on July 1st. it being held at the home of Earl and Mrs. Bentley 7th line, Morris. There being about 75 present from St. Marys, Detroit,, Teeswater, Science 11'rll, leorrnosa, Parsley, Belgrave, Blyth, and Westfield. After a hot dinner being served the afternoon was spent by the men in football and baseball and +an enjoyable game of soft ball by the girls, while their elders enjoyed a social intercourse. It was decided that the 1930 re- union be held at the home of Mrs. Thacker, Formosa. Shortly after the evening repast the gathering began to disperse and ,all went home feel- ing that they had spent an enjoy- able day. BELGRAVE The regular 'meeting of the Wom- en's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Norman Walsh. As- sistants, Mrs. M. Grasby and Mrs. G. Walsh. Roll call "Dolts for the kit- chen". Topic "Kitchen equipment in dollars and cents" by Mrs. J. Michie. Miss Celia Couites convener for music. The ladies are requested to bring recipes for puddings and sau fes, tarts, breads and biscuits, A very interesting meeting of the W. M. S. of the United Church was held at the home of Mrs. A. Procter on July 4th. The meeting was open- ed with a chorus "It makes no Dif- ference" by the C. G. h T.•girls. Mrs, Jas. Anderson then read the scripture lesson 1 Cor. 16 chapter. The topic "Giving with out method" was in charge of Mrs. Michie this was followed by prayer by Mrs, Wilkinson. Hymn 94 was then sang. It was moved and adopted that a baby band and a mission band be or- ganized Mrs. Jas. Wightntan to have ehat'ge of the baby band and Mrs. Carl Procter as superintendent of - mission band. An instrumental by Miss Velma Wheeler was rendered followed by a •vocal duet by :Hisses !BIND E R ,'T'W/11edE I will again be handling the U. F. 0. twine. It will be the same good quality as last year, made in Belfast, Ireland. Phone me your order early so you can be sure of your supply. All who used it last year know the merits of this twine. R. L. TAYLOR Lot 15, Can, 10, Grey Phone 2810 I Breen. bars Welland, of Wingham, { gave an excellent report of the Pres- byterial held In Chatham after which I Mrs, Burke, of Toronto, fevered us with a solo. A$ this was the fourth !anniver'sary of the missionary society • since union, Mrs. Seobie gave a con - else but encouraging report of the work undertaken in the past and 'hoped for greater achievement iu the future, Interest was than can- • trail on Mrs, D. Geddes, a past mem- ber, land now of Wingham when 3'Irs, 1J, Wheeler read an address an dMrs. C. Wilkinson on behalf of the ladies presented Mrs. Geddes with a life membership and Miss Mildred Seobie representing the C. G. 1, T. girls read an addresss and Miss 13. Breen pre - Rented her with a Life Membership pin. Mrs. Geddes who was then ts- ' ken very myth by surprise thanked the ladies and girls for this fine to- ken of their respect and expressed appreciation for their kindness, Hymn "Oh Master Let Me Walk With Thee" was then rendered with prayer. A social time was then -en- joyed the hostess serving refresh- ments and birthday cake in honor of the event, ETHEL Council meets at the Clerks office on Saturday of this week. Rev. D. M. Guest, now of Arkona, was back to assist at the funeral of the late Mee, Spense last Friday af- ternoon. Sunday July 14th services at the Presbyterian Church, Sunday eSehool 1 at 1.30 p. nt. Preaehing 2.30 p. in. by 'Rev. J. Grieg, of Blrevaie. No even- ing service, Harvey and Mrs. Dobson, Quest and Mrs. Dobson and family., and Roy .and Mrs, Hall and fainily were visitors with Chas. and Mrs. Shieim, at Wingham, on Sunday last. Mrs, Jos. Ames had the misfor- tune, a few days ago to sustain a bad ly sprained ankle. Under the doc- tor's care however she is making speedy recovery, which her many friends will be pleased to know. Ethel Presbyterian Church Garden Party last Tuesday evening was a great success. The !Bluevale party acquitted themselves well, their var- ious items were frequently encored. 'Rev. Fowler and Guest brought greet begs from their congregations. Rev, Williams presided at the entertain. ment with ability and tact. Card of Thanks :—We wish to thank our neighbors and many ' friends for the many kindnesses shown and sympathies extended also for the beautiful floral tributes at the time of the sudden passingaway of our clear mother. Those kind- nesses were very mueh appreciated and will never be forgotten. Spence Family. New Minister Inducted :--Last Thursday evening at Ethel United Church, Rev. C. E. Taylor, the new pastor of Ethel Circuit was inducted into his new charge, I.ev. Mr, Seobie of Belgrave had charge of the service which Rcv. Mr. Bobingbroke, of Wroxeter, preached the sermon. Rev. W. J. Maines, of Walton, addressed the people and Rev. A. W. harken', of Brussels spoke words of council to the Minister. Following the ser. vire, a social hour was spent in meeting the Minister artd his good wife and family. A hearty welcome was extended to them by the congre- gation. Mulheron—Purvis :—A quiet wed ding took place at St. Anne's Ciulrch, Toronto. on Wednesday, July 3rd, when Mr. P. 11. Mulheron, of Paris, Ont. was married to Gertrude J. Purvis of Ethel, Ont. Canon 'Skey Officiated. The bride; roosted alarnt•- ing in a gown of pale pink with hat to match, and was supported by her sister, Miss Constance Purvis, of Toranto, who was dressed in orchid taffeta Mr. W. G.a Mulheron, of Regina was his brother's s best man. The bride was given away by Iter • father, :tar. J. S. Purvis Ethel, Ont. The couple left immediately for Bur - fate and other points in the Eastern I States. On their return they all rie- side in Paris, Ont. 1 The oldest and one of the most highly esteemed residents of Ethel! passed away on Wednesday morning , uly 3rd in the person of Martha Elizabeth Thompkins widow of the late William Snenee in her 87th year. The deet t•ed was born hi Fin - den, Northamptonshire, England, on July 2Uth 1541 She cans to Canada v'ith her mother when eee years of age, her father having preceded then to Canada one year previous ODA settled in vicinity of Toronto at what was at that time known as Tod- morden. She W,ts suited in marriage to the late Mr. Spence in 1803, emu - ill to Ethel in 1860 where she lived ever since. The funeral took place Eton the United Church, Ethel on Friday, July 5th of which church the deceased was the oldest member, 'I'ite funeral service was conducted - by Rev. D. 11. Guest, assisted by Rev. Mr. Williams turd Rev. Ilr. Taylor. The bearers were. Ivie Campbell, John Stephenson, J. H. Fear, George Ecknmer, y Dobson obson and Chne Meyer. The flower girls were, Miss es Rhea MeI ellatd, Ella Pearson, Ada Wardlaw and Edith Krauter. The floral tributes were beautiful and consisted of Pillows from the family, Spray, Dr, and Mrs. Ward- law ; Spiny, W. M. S. of L'nited Church ; Spray, C. and Masa Ray - nerd, Ethel ; spray, Dr. and Mrs. Ferguson and Edith, Toronto ; spray, Edith Kreuter. She leaves to mourn ImgictmltaVectntetzatiMatete'zimtateri Dan. c e IN sF Wingham Arena EVERY THURSDAY EVENING VEN NG FRIDAY. JULY 1 2t differ -noon and Eveningn g,Jitney Dancing BLUE WATER BOYS ORCHESTRA ru e994,11A tDr`OttnrablIVA2a81bR8 bt1i11Dt41"8abr`rti WILL BE MISSED The late Mrs. Wm. Spence who died last Wednesday, was a resident of Ethel for many years and was highly respected by all.. Lee loss four daughters cad one son, Mrs. J. :1, Het -worth of Central Butte, Sask. ; airs. W. P. Davie., Grund Forks, North Dakota ; Mrs.J. T Nieholson and Mr:, George Kreu- ter, of Ethel, and t iia at home. bliss Dona Stevene has been re- engaged on our to citing staff at a substantial increase n£ salary, Miss Stevens is doing good work. Miss Elizabeth Fear has resigned as principal of the Ethel Public School and has accepted n position on the staff of the Southampton Public School. She is at present at- tending Summer school at Hamilton. We wish her continued success. Our townsman, James McClelland arrived home Friday of last week af- ter an enjoyable visit of several days with relatives and friends in and around Toronto. His chief objective however in commencing his cation was an Old Boys Reunion at Cherry Hill school, Innisville Twp Simcoe County, near the town of Bantle the only public school Mr. 3I+:Cleliand ever attended. Beside, showing his old companions how to pitch horse- shoer as it is didin Ethel, he was well able when given the opportunity, to entertain them with reminestc Hees of his boyhood and school days, and many incidents of the, intervening years, containing frith and point, humor and pathos. In the company convened to welcome tris hone, "01'1 Briar" NSW not by any mans the least conspicuous, GREY Coancil meets on iL)i:dny at the day of this week, Quest Dobson eth eon. is having -his barn reehingled. Lorne and Mrs. Addy, of Detroit, ; are visiting cid trice is in Grey. Rosa l'i,..1n. Mildmay, has been secured as teacher of S. S. No. •I. Many- will tale: in the 13th at • Wingham and Palm reton on Friday. Edgar Hollinger, of I)ttroit, spent the eveek-end visiting friends in Grey. S•nnuel and Mr;. A. -kin, of Strat- • ford, :Mewled the reunion at Shinn:' school. Many :attended the: funeral of Mre. William Spence at Ethel on I'i'idae last. John Grieve, of D-,trnit, formerly of McKillop, Balled on friends on the 14th last. week. R. J. Hoover. etIi con.. has'had hi.s house reshingled and other improve- . mcnt made. .Miss Cora Alcock It, N., 'Young-- towu Ohio, arrived here for the ' Sinn: Sehonl reunion, Wes. :and 313=. Fete Winnipeg, etre renewing old1: ,11tintances in the township. They were here to at tend the reunion at No. 1. Mrs. John Bayne, St. Peels, Minn., and Miszi Margaret McAllister, of Toronto, visited with Ilobt, McAllis- r•vweek. ter tat 1a.t Miss Mary hranitcr, of Toronto, , end ,Liss Geace Keauter of Seafnrth, visited at the, home of Jim and llrs. McDonald, south gravel. Union 'United' Church are asking for tenders to have the interior of the church painted, to be in by July 90t1t. See advt. in this issue. Mr. Wan J. Eloy wishes to an- nounce the engagement of his (laugh ter, Evelyn Melissa, to Charles Fred- crick McC'utcheon, son of air. and Mrs. Jas. .1. McCutchnon, Grey. Township, The marriage to take place in the middle of July. • Robert W. , ofL llreekc nridR e os. Angeles, Cnl ie a visitor at present with his :deter, Mrs. Cuthbert Hutch- inson, 0th line. The visitor was a former resident of Goderich, but has ,pent the pleat 31 Fent, in the U. S. Struck By Car :--Tate Blyth Stan dard refers to an accident nt of a for- -met boy of the 10th con. Quite •j 1 ^serious accident occurred on Queen ! street on Wednesday morning which ; resulted in injuries to the head and face of Walter Oster When he was struck by William McDonald, of Tecewater. It would appear that 1 Wa1Cor was running across the street and appeared to run into the side of the car. He was knocked down and rendered unconscious, ETHEL Chopping Mill Will run on t'ULSI)AV, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. of each week until further notice. Fred Elliott, of Seattle, formerly of Molesworth, called on many old trends last week in Grey. lI se Pearl Jacltlin returned to her 1t0sitlon in Toronto after a three weeks' visit at her home on the 8th liar•, -alt:;. Also. Ar-olstrmg and Ilia. Jas. .McNair attended the funeral of the 1,t. alts. Crerar at Toronto last ttutday. Rr union—The Reanien held at S.' S. No. 1, Grey on Tuesday flay of this week was a 'hue suerees in spite uf the showery weather. There was a big crowd of old -b 1ys nndgiels and ex -teacher present. Owing to press day• The Post will have a eomplete account of the reunion next weer Wan. and Geo. Martin, of Cross w 1l, .Mich., Jos. and Jas. Martin, of D.tioit; ;41rs. S. Colwell, Tampa, Florida; Mrs, Alex, Robertson, Yale, -Bubo., all members of the Martin falttiiy, former r, s.de•ttts of the 11 con„ Grey, farm now occupied by Hugh Lamont, along with Mr, Col- well and Robert Robertson, son of Mrs. Al ex. I1obertson, were here to attend the reunion at S. S No, 1. Sudden Call --On •Sundiy evening William T. Blake, 14th, suffered a stroke from which he never rallied and passed away on Tuesday even- ing, He was 52 years of age. 'Tho funeral will take place from St. Am- bro•e R. C. Church, Brussels, on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock following Mass. Interment will be made at the Brussels R. C. cemetery. An obituary will be given next week. The W, 11. S. of Roe's Church held their June meeting at the home of lits. Welsh with eleven membere and four visitors present. Meeting opened with the Doxoloey followed by the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. James Par -on read the Scripture lesson, Psalm 23, and then Roll Call. 3lin- atr•s and business. Vera Connor led 111 prayer Readily-, were given by Mrs. Neahly .and Vera Connor. Mrs. Me latish, r arse .alt., Jos. E. Jacklin were appointed to prepare the pro- ' for the next meeting. TlTrs. Grainger closed the meeting with the benediction. The lI eed Control Act:—Set'tion T -Every occupant of land, or if ethe land is unoccupied, the owner, 11 destroy all Creeds designated nexious by .he reeulations. as often t very year as is euflicient to pro- ve teh ripening of these seeds. r . i ,,trona --Tate following -hall be deimel noxious tweeds within the. ne nano_ of the .art:—Bladder Cam- pion; Ox -eye Daisy; Sow Thistles; White Cotkle; Wild Oats; Canada T1 a. tle; Blue Weed Chi 'or y ; Docks 11.m -weed; Ribgras+ Russian thistle; Stick seed; Stinkweed; Mustard; Wad Carrot; Wild Barley; Cinque- foils; Burdock:. Hawkweed; Field Peppergr ass; Wild Lettuces, WALTON Mrs, H. Weiland and two children of Toronto. have been visiting with Percy cy and firs. Little. Leslie and Mts. Rapine and little daughter, Elinor of Chicago, are at present visiting Airs. Rapine's amnia Mrs. Charles Drager, of Wal- ton, and her parents, David and Mia hegle of the 14th con., of McKillop. Mrs. Ch1istena Hartle. aged 85 tear passed away on Tuesday toning; at the home of her daughter l )o' I1 David Crawford,14th con., t 'tlegillop. The body was taken via t .P.R. W edne:day mornin3 to Can- nineton for burial. The annual garden patty of Duff's United Church. Walton, held on Wm. Woods' lawn on Friday Own - mg, under the auspices of the Ladies Aid. was one of the 1 u'gest ever held, The proceeds for the evening were in the neighborhood of 3550, 4.sumptuous supper w 1s served by the ladies of the eotl negation. An excellent program Wil given by `Ye Old Tpme Village Quartette," of ar T n o n Y of and Tom Holltlltn a Hamilton. well-known Scotch comedian, The gnartette consisted of 3. A. C. Chap- man, tenor; Marjorie Waters, so-' piano; Betty Thompson MacKenzie, r nntralto, :and F. J Carter, bnritotu'. Mrs. A. ('. Chapt' ' accnmpe nie11 them on the piano "he Blyth Citt- z n♦ Band was in aft.e .:tante. which ft - fot a newly organizedm-- i t band ltd y ceedinely well. They rendered sev- eral pleasing numbers. The mem hers of the Mission Band took chat o of a booth whom. t t t l t home made candy and lemonade were sold Miss Smilli.i had charge of another booth where various sorts of refreshments were served, All reported ported a moat enjoyable time, mid expressed a de. - sire to he entertained again next year at, another such pleasing event. L. KERR, Proprietor Persona/ Paragraphs Mrs. W Spefran (11(11 daughters (81'31 vieltillg 1n 1`.01.01110 for a 000310 e C weeks, Mise Janet Miller, 0£ Detroit, spent t. Ile weekend with Miss Dunalda Ilia. Donald. Miss Laate Burgess returned to :Tor- onto atter Iter vpoal101l at the parent- al home. Mise,F,va 13ryata, of Toronto, spent bate seeek•eud with her mother sed c181er,- 1)1. Margaret Calder was catling on old friendsintnwu on AVeduesda, of Ode week Will. and Mrs. Stewart, of Fergus, Mrs. ()eery, were week -end viNittl's with N. I+` and Miss Tessin SWit z,er, of Gland Bend, ' spent part of Theisday with Mrs. Rohr. Dark. 1-h e•re and Mrs. snakes were called 1' Toronto owing to the death of Mee. S R. the-rai- Alisa el 11 y Davison to spending her hid ideye with her aunt, 31rs, Stowe at Port 1. Igin Beach. Tile led. Bryens is spending the enrnn er vaeatinn with her danghtei, Alts. Den. Denman. Ben 1)111k, 11 (,atl3, was here over the week.al l aria took In the re -union ar, S. R, N". 1, (;lee-. Mises Annie. and Jean Brodie, of Seaforth. errs the guests of their (mus- h', 'Miss Mary Mollie. Hoary end Mis. Kirkby and Mise Batty, of Leyden, are visiting with Joe and Mrs Qiietin, tars 13 Cunningham has Leen run- ner the doetot's rale with a severe at. t.eelr ref the sulnnlet flu - Ir, 13 and 11re. Minae, of Fere eve. Ilene weie visitors with N. F. and hI1's. (terry f or at few days. Aliso Thelma Burgess, of Toronto. 18 spending her vacation with her par - encs, Jas. and Ales. Burgess. Jan Crerar was in Toronto Satnr• day attending the funeral of ,tie sis- ' tmein-law, Alts, S. R. CI oral.. Miss Fln. Buchanan and niece, Miss Ruth Strachan, leave this week for a trin to the Western prnvivres. ' Jack and Mre Ballantyne, Detroit, were holiday eisirnra with the for - user's mother. 'tit,o fan. Rallnntyne. Omar and Gloria Cunningham were ' the gjleete of Meir gear'dperents \ern. and Mrs. Cunningham foe a few days liter week. Jiin MCArte1'• of Sarnia, and slater, Miss Flr•renee 13 N. of St. Catharines, were Cieitera this week with relatives 'in Lewis. Bluth Standard :-Mies Irene Hoov- er, of Lensing, Mich., is upending iter vacation with her parents, J H. and Mrs Hnnvet'. (, N. and AT's, Edwards and fainily of Lend:1n, were week enol visitors with the fernier's patents, Geo. and MI's Rd wards J. W. and 5.11R. Rat hweil and three friends cf \lamina, spent part of 'I'nesdnv with Mr-, Rathwell'e cousin, Sire. Rein, Dark. Renald Rv'rlay, of Chicago, and Edwin Barclay, of Toronto, worn re. renewing old friendships in J3russeis hair Sarcrlday evening. Mrs, lie J. MeT;inehlinreturnedLest Friday evening from her visit at New Liskeard. Shins Lookout and Win- nipeg, The visitor hada vety enjoy- able tithe. Mrs. George Baeker. who has been staying with her dltnghters in Win- nipeg, is spending the summer at G1trf. Baeker's eottrtge,"Maple Grove" on Reilly Lake, Mrs. Edward Flen,ly, Miss Olive Fl"ody arid Master Wallace Floody. of Toronto, and Mrs. David Floody, of Blyth, called on Mrs. J. L. Kerr last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. las. Dittman, of Atwood, was calling 00 friends in Brussels and locality during the past week. She prepasee leaving for Est even, Sask., Next eveek whet*, she will spend the summer with friends, 3iaseer Billy Dark, of Ircgnnis, is visiting at his etmediat:We. Win. Dark, Billy's daddy, '.Corn Dark, of 13 linemen, event down for him last tveelt and htought frim up for his filet: visit to Btnssets. Alf. Denny, of Buffalo, N. Ye is 13 1101110 his holidays in Brussels. 's Carson Geo. and Mrs, lt.. Car.nu told the letter's mother, Airs, Cummings, accompanied hila on the sip over and spent several days in this lneelity. Andrew llr(iatva, of Clinton, Mee. (.raha 1 and sol and is 1 Miss Agnes Wallace,t1, , f Toledo, lade (hen were mal!t i > o1 J. 1, and lire. Kett. on Sant: day. 111 r. 111rGarea and mint, Mi,+s \Yallaee, Were neighbors of the Ketrs at Cline on. Mee, Degge, of Chatham, and bet ter known to the older citizeus as lade Stratton, was (3 3(4(11110 the other Sun- day al tit. John's ants ch, a position elle heli some 50 years ago. MIN. WV. h' Sire(t.on will take Oa organ for the month of Jnly. Andrew and Mrs. Burgess and sons Hu141 Mid Bernard, and daughter, Alias le'Inrenoe, of l8,h'nuelt, Texas, are visiting at the home or the foriner'a b other, Jas, and 'Mrs, ROrgess, Mr. Burgess lira Illny for roue fat l y years and anent over 2,1 years iu Aienitnhaanti later going t)Pexas, 'Phe 31.1 tnl•N made the trill by Motor. W. 13, Dickson, wife and daughter leave town on I*riday an their vet ern trip the Oi+khl4ntl, N. 0., after a hap- py teunio11 with old friends in and at'(111113 BI'nleaeia They ni talo their i 1 1 eat t entale at the o home of e Pe t' t and Mrs. yenta, old time fthe: defer the "Dirlcsan" and ' Oormaek" fnroi1ies. Word was reraiv111 here of tate death of Mrs. Will Lawrence, cof to ia, 13. 0., who died of a stroke. Airs, Lawrence was the eldest daughe ter of the late 4001. Grant, the fleet Postmaster when Brussels' eras Aia- leyville and Dingle P. 0 ,t shout 1800 She leavee her httehrtltd in Vac. torte end two sons and two daughter* in Vancouver, 13.'0,