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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1918-1-3, Page 1VOL. 46 NO, 2,7 $1.50 Per Allmon in Advance BRUSSELS, 0.14 TA RIO, THURSDAY, 3.41i%trict Jamestown We are pleased Io see Will, Pandi- ton Able to be about lkftov being a. pris- oner to the house for 0 week, His heart was the seat of teouble, The annual ineel lug of the Board of Agriculture, commonly called the Fannees' Institute, will be held in the Ovange Hall Moleeworth, Wedneedisy of next week, afternoon and evening. Speakers will be A. B. G, Smith, New Hamburg, and Dv. Maly McKenzie - Smith, Grevenburets Moncrleff Mrs. T. D, McNeil continues quite poorly. Mise Annie McLean was away tor the holidays. We expect some more weddings in the near future. . Reeve Livingston .is once more in the municipal eaddle for another year. Miss Besste alcQtetterie, teacher, was epending the holidays at her home here. The Misses MoVettie, Seafortb, were spending the holidays with their aunt, Mrs. Geo. eicTeesitit. eoWill. and i4i.. lelefiay erel children and Walter and Mrs. Meletty and fam- ily, from Earl Grey, Seek., are visiting relatives in thie Misses Verit fasea lIlilolt, Gode- rich, spent 0111'141111(18 week with Untie aunt, Mrs. Tom Williennott. Their. brother, Earl, paid a flying visit on his way to Mol-sa, t, in eke. friends, He taught richest] there r, 4 years but is now on the teenbieg ereff of Upper Canada College, 17nrotito, othel Miss Evans, NfItchell; is visiting at 11. Hamilton'e. A toed of young penple went to Brussels to skate out 1917. Miss Fair,. teacher in the Ryerson School, Toronto, le visiting her sieter, Mes (Rev.) Johnson. Epworth Dengue is ' held after church &twisty evening inetertd of Thursday. The oejeet ia to save fuel. We i,ret plesseal to have a eall from Miss Havdy, Soutiman Men, where she is teaching at present. She is staying with Miss Alice Bare, ts At Ethel School meeting A. McsKee stepped out as Trustee and Thos. Vodden goes in. He hal as associates R. Bremner and Thos. Brown, Dance in MoNeifes Hall Friday e night. Although the weather was extremely cold, Hall was well filled, visitors being chiefly from a distance. Hams Ecktmee, son of C. and Mrs. Eckmier, and bride, ave spending the New Year in Ethel, visiting the form- er's parents. They live in Hamilton. Hegh, son of B. Lang and his little daughter, of Washington State; are. here on a visit. 1111. Lank has been employed in the mining business for 12 years. Pte. Wilfrid Thompson; lately home from ovetseaswho went to visit Merles in Wawanosh, was taken seriously ill. At time of writing he is improving. • Win. and Mrs. Cole, Mowat, have been visiting friendearound for a few clays have returned home. Mosinee Geo. and Feed. Dole, Flood and Row- land go next week. Alvin, son of A. McKee, arid Wm. Coates, son of Sohn Comes, recently from Itegitta, have enlisted and are called tio repoet for serviee at London Tan. 3rd. They didn't: ask for exemp- tion and have always worked at ferm week, Skating has not been better on the Maitland for years. Can skate all tbe way from Chanhenok to Henfeyn. Sosne of the older folk seem to enjny this.healthy exercise as well as the young.. Althorigh approaching the. half century meals they seetn tO glide along as gracefully as those who are much ypunger. - Hugh and Donald Mcianhald, sons of the late It McDonald, 2nd Gen., are among the many who have mule their pile in the 'Maisie contitry, have en- listed With the Wineipeg 11. 181 have been visiting their othe ind °thee friends. They wet" notified to report in' Winnipeg for Jan. 8rd. Anothev bother, Neil enlisted 2 yettrs ago and Ss now 80 aviatot tealuitig in England. G, W. P heed Wehrle to have put on 98 ahoy,. IP 110 due siogle-litualed be- fot o retires; from hie blaekeinith shop. Mee. h 8. Cole reeeived a Wiegman hem the Soo, emitaining the ead ire telligenee of the deeth of hie r sister, Mrs. W. Nott, She had only been ill it week with pneumonia and pleur- isy, Deceased expected to coine down to Sarnia to spend Christmas with her ststasi sips, (Rev.) Elford and after a short visit Intended rennin to Ethel, Hence the sad pews was surely a shock to Mrs. Dole anti family, She vvas of a very 81'801, though rather retiring dispoeition arid was kind and unselfish in an 111111811 degree and had many wenn frisiels, Mts. Taylor spent a couple of years with Mrs. Cole, going to the Soo about 5 years age, so many will retnenthee her here. She leaves 3 brill hers 1 t he Sore on Canadian side besidee 51 rs. end Mos. Dole. Thos, and Mee. Dougherty, Henfryn, went, to the Soo to attend the last sad' rites and will be away 2 or 3 weeks. Ititetnieet. was made in the family plot alongside ratherand mother. Belgrave Nnw that the holiday season is over the pet st,,Lis eseiety requestaall who can palettes do so to call at Hopper's itore %verve there is a supply of cute onl eierluente and yarn on hand. ft is urgent that our work be continued as the need is as great as ever. Auy- WV. te contribute to the funds of Ow Sociel 17 might leave the same. with the Treasurer, Mrs. T. Scandeett. Oranbrook RED CnoSe REPOBT.-The following is tit report: of the Red Cross Society foe • year 1917. Contributions 11, follows :as -Weekly collectione 378 09; 3. P, arid Mrs. Mein eQ8h 35,00; jack Shieltc 3500; Dahlias donation Mee Hunter: 36 00 ; Edward Foltoti 35 00 ; Convert 335,65 ; proceeds from pig donation 38200; S. S. N. lo 3200;,R/1111blee$ Garden Party_ 314370 ; Subscription list 316.25 ; On. Council 350 00 ; Township Council 880.00 ; Balance on hand -377.90. To- tal, 3186.50; Expendituee, $445.45 ; Balitnee °title:Id, $140.14, The follow- ing work was done cluvittg the Year. 111 snits of pyjamas, 14 hospital shirts, 59e pillow 011.808, 425 towels, 9 quilts, 54 sheets, 98 surgical sponges, 3 dozen ,faee cloths,.280 pairs of socks out of which 110 pairs have been sent to loud boys at the front. Value of articles is 3705 00. Sortie Belginne Relief work was (Ione as follows 4-42 little dresses ;. 59 suits of underwear, 32 undeesbute ; half dozen boys' shirts ; 0 childeen'e coats ; 3 ladies' coats s3 caps; 8 pairs children's boote ; 8 quilts. Value, 3129 25. Mrs, Long, Treasurer, Annie Menzies, Secretary. Somme RePortes-The following is the Report of Cetufbrook Public School foe the 'months of November and Decembee. Sr. Ronm.-Examin- ed in Clomp , Germ., Hist, Hygiene, Writ, and Read. The average percentage given. The star indi- cotes °Amelia) lento one or move exam. Se. IV.-Liezie Berfeltz 92, Pearl Al - deism) 87, Viola Mitchell 85, Calvin Deuteron 81, Edith Dask 88, *Evilest Speiren 70, *Lydia Steles 70. *Alex. Sperling OS, *Elmo. Knight' 49. Jr, IV. -Verna Hunter 85, Marie Baker 77, Ralph Noble 69, Fred, Smandon 66 TIL-AnniellIcIntosh 81, Jeettetta McNabb, tin, Lily Berfelta 77, Mildred Stele] i eg 68, *filed Pen it ington 64, Carrel Desk 61, *Myrtle Locking 62, *Rosa Speiran 61, *Mina Baker 65, In2 CA'R OF and Feed Expected at Ethel -lion by Cranbrook niers' Club in the future, Sta- Far, near Ed. Fulton Phone 285 Sec.-Treas. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••040•••••••• • Sox and Rubbers. • • No matter how cold or slushy the • ,weather.is, your feet • • Win be snug and / • * 'arm in a pair of socks and rubb':rs. • . iThick, warm, fleece lined & cks and stout snag- I •?roof rubbers—that's a combinat:on that ean't be beat * or out -door winter work.• • • • ; • : We have them in all styles and sizes. They air• • • ' • Jrieed tloten to coat bOttOrn, too. • 1 I Harness Depixrn tent : Robes, Blankets,' Bells and 1,S1n le Harness at Lowest 1 • . • Prices, • ; : RICHARD'S 86 Go) Brussels • 1 ; ; •••••••*****0•4**************4 ***44.4(••••••••••••••• NUARY 3, 1918 , W. II KIR-R, Proprietor *Bessie Leitch 40, A., Room, Exam- ined In Lit., Draw., Welt , Ounip,, Spoll„_ Read, He, Stuallclon 83, le Hunter 79, *T, Pen- tiington 65„I, Bled 65 JP. Goreraitz 88, Hector Knight 84, L. Jeecilke 80, le, McNabb 78, 1, peewit 71, P. Berfeltz 08, J. Noble 04, •W, Locking 40, *I. Leitch 31. 1.-M, Brown 03, e0. Knight. Primary marked on week every day, -J. Noble, jack Cameron, G. Knight, Jean Cam- eron, tI. McNabb, J. Pennington, S. Locking, G, Hutiter, NI. Steiee, R. Doxoy. 15. aleNaste. FRANCES HOITSTON. The Belgium Belief Day held in con- nection with the Red Cross Society was a decided enccess. A well reitdev- ed program was given consisting of solos by Misses Lortaine Blake Mur- iel Hoover, Mrs. Olmstead and Mild- red and Addle Spatting ; recitations by Misses Muriel and Marjory Hoover and'Oelia Rath well. Robt. McDonald acted as cheirmast. fainch WAS eery - ed. Proceeds were $27,00 of which 32.50 was given by Drembrook school. Walton • mivranfoterAL,-A very pretty wed- ding wits uotermilzed at the borne of John arid Mee, Bennett, Walton, on Obt lettuas Day, when their daughter, Miss Mabel Muriel, W418 united in mite - liege toef. 0&vhlhe Habkirk, Brussels. At 12 o'clock, to the. strains of the Wedding March , front Lohengrin, played by Miss Barbara Reid, Hamil- ton, the bride entered the living room, allendea by her huller, and took her place beside the geoom under an arch of evergeeen and holly. Bride wore a lovely gown of white accordeon pleat- ed chiffon over ivory Duchesse satin, with tulle veil and orange blossories and carviecl a bequet of bridal roses. Ceremony was performed by Rev. W. Craik. After congratulations about 50 guests sat down to a sump- teous wedding dinner. k Mr. and Mrs. Habkirk left on the afternoon train for Torontn amid showers of confetti. They will be at home to their friends after Jan. 2011i, in Brussels, and covey with them the hearty good wishes of a wide °hole, of relatives and old friends for a happy add prosperous life. Grey / Arthite Denman is spendielg his holi- days with friends in Tat:deem*. Stanley Hutchinson, "leoungstown, Alta., is visiting with old friend_in Grey. ZeMiss Laura Smith, Payee:, is a vistitor with her sister, Mrs. Wes( Stephenson, 5th Con. i Miss Henrietta Denintn has return- ed to her school at Kir carditie after holidaying withsher pardits here. A Patriotic entertamin nt was held at Trowbridge, Dr. J. M. :loore presid- ed, sProgearn was entertisining: Jno. Pearson gave a short address: A quilt was odd. i Archie Barron, who/hs spent the past 10 years insthe-far West has been home. He. ehlisted in Regina for overseas service and was here nn a visit to the old home, 161.11 ,Con. Itt S. S. No. 2 James Metfadzean was elected School Trustee, succeed- ing Oliver Turnbull. The 2 other members of the Bnard are D. CUIDling- ham and Juo. Killtconnell. Miss Any Roe is the teacher. The Patriotic enteetainnient in Duke's school house drew a crowded house and the repair) was fine. Ohne. Casella, ps, wits chairman. Proceeds totalled $110.00, Some of the audience should take a few lessons in what is known as decent behaviour, A Dorset ewe belonging to 0. Smith 5th COD., set a good exatnple .by pee - senting her owner with a lamb on December 2711i. The birthday of tilde ewe's former lamb was April 1917, Mr. Smith thinks the Dorsets are hard to beat. .. Last week Abraill13lehop, 8111 Clon., had the misfortune to have his left heed seveeely iiijoeed in the windmill. Ttvo joints of first finger had to be amputated and the 2ed midi:11'd fingers were considerably damaged. VVe hope he will !Mon be able to lute his heed as well as ever. James and Mrs. Hoggard and datiali. ters, oi It ty more, Sask., are here on a visit, 8011,1. a sin prise ttarty to their relatives. Mrs. Eloggard is a daugh- ter of Wm, end Moe Rands, 121h Con. Mr. 'Eloggard was a former resident of this locality, being a son of S. and Mts. Beggar& • Tursday afternoon S. S. No. 10, Grey, held their exercises and °Miele mas ',Ieeee After a lengthy and inuch enjoyed program the pupils presented Miss Leita with a handsome case of silverware and the following address': -PEAR MISS •LDITCII.-It was with deep regret that we) learned of your departure from among us and we take this oppnetonity to give expression in some tangible form of the high es- teem in which yell are held by youe pimile and friends of 3. Si No, 10. Geey township. We thank you for your minting efforts put forth for our special benefit during the 3 yeate with us, We know that, we have caused you many heartaches by olie indiffer- ence to your eartieet, endeavor' foe our welfare in futnee life, bat as you go from no to other fields where you will only have "one pupil'' we wish you every comfort and happiness in your new home and relationship. May the God'of our fathers watch . over and protect your everywelk. Please ac- cept these silver knives and forks with this berryspoon; May they be the tie that holds Memory dear to the days of other years, thet you spent among us. Signed on behalf of S. S, No. 10. Belle Inglis 'Laura Patterson. Gladys 'Whitfield, Margaret Stevenson and Etic Whitfield. Distribution.of the presents from the Obristmas tree followed, then lunch, after which Goodbyes were said amid good wishes to their teacher who has been with than for the lad 0 yeses, - The annual meeting for Deli e'e tiebool eiected Campbell, Tr118100. T1108( Mills retieed,Miss '.1,i, Bergese, Collingwo.od, who (loins; good tvot)k is 1 o•engaged as teachee. Al; the wound:School meeting in S. S, No, 3, Wes. Stephenson wae re' elected teuetee. The other members of the 13oard eve Geo. Tuenbull and 0, Smith. The school property ie itegood shape and Miss Amos, Ansa Craig, is the neW teacher, to whom it welcome is exteeded. Thos. Smith and daughter, Mien Ella, Wet:meter, were holiday visitors with Oliphanb and Mee. Smith' and family. The format) ie the father of the host and although past 80 you's of age is wonderfully smart for his age. Be was for years a well knowst resident of the locality. Wednesday of last week the annual school meeting 01. 3. S. No. 1 was held. ktobb. Miller retiting as Teustee end J. Henry Hoover was elected. 20 cords of wood weeeotdered 'from Win. Hemingway at $4.00 a cord. Russel Grant does the citeetaking for *1800 and R. Miller the scrubbing when necessavy at 32 50 a scrub. The 2 other Teuetees are Andrew Lamont and Jas. Grant, WEDDING ANNIVERWARY.-A num- ber of the immediate neighbors of W. A, and Mrs. Lamout spent a Wily en- joyable time at their home Friday evening last. After pattaking of a bouuteous supper the company re- paired to the parlor where the even- ing was spent te a friendly and social way, biterspersed with music and song. When we say nmeicwe don't mean of the ordinary but of the ex- traordinary quality, consisting of 2 violins with organ and hat p .11.00001. paninaent. Towards the midnight hour ice cream and ceke were served. ft McKay, in a short speech'exprees. ed thanks for the troy splendid evens, ing's pleasure, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Lamont good success .for the hiture and many retinets of their anniver- sary, anise -es; '0"e.4.41ien they again cel- ebeateelle, !Olen might be there to see and enjoy. S. le, McOrae, who was visiting his friends here, and is uncle to the host and hostess, contributed consideettbly to the evening's program being somewhat of an encertainer itt various lines. Mr. aed Mts. Lamont have been mareiee 7 years and in that tilne haite built foe themselves a cou- venient and comfortable honle and gseatlyinsproved the 1. 8110 on which they live, being Loe 12, Con. 8, All ag.ree that they know how • to enter- tain. Company dispersed after sing- ing "He's a jolly good fellow," "Auld Lang Syne" and "Good night ladies.". ADDRESS AND PREsENTATION-On the closing.day of school in S; S. No. 3 an intecesting program vvas given in the school house, in the presence of a goodly nutnber of the section. Tom Armstrong,' a formee teacher, tilled the post of chairman well. The fol- lowing address was read by Willie McDonald. and Roy McFaelturee pre- sented the retiring teacher, Harold Work, with Bible, safety 11.11D0r, 11,111.0 annl °hal 1 :- DEAxt TEAor en.1.-We, the pupils ,of S. S. No. 3, on the closing day of school, are artery to know that ties that hind 05 as teacher and Ourdis must be severed. In response to the call of the Empire you have °flood your set vices and we are proud of you for so doing and trust your example will teach the high principles of true Patriotism. While regretting your departure we hope you may be guided and guarded through dangers seen and unseen and be permitted to return to your many frie.nds in safety when duty hes beer done it) keeping the old flag flying iit defence 14 the Mallow - land. We ask ynti 11 sweeptthis safety seem), knife 11110 !halm and Holy Bible mid 1, ut I lull 1 hey may remind you ol' your school cloys in and teaching daye i,iold No. 8 %Visiting. YOU the eetwoit'eseemptintimie and ex- pressing the hope that honorable Peace may soett he an 1185111 (81 fact. ave yeues very 1l illy. Pupils of S. S. No. 3, Grey Twit, The eecipient Medea very ti impose tete reply. filloet addresses we're also miule hy Trit,tee Steplemsen, 0. f.ot. mom, tuid otheie. Candies and oranges were distributed ro the pupila by the tettchee Malty A hearty hand- shake was 'iveli the deptil i leg teach- er aehe goes to du his ,atit" for de- fence cif the "best old ti tg on eaeth," elte Work reported at No ,too hhis week and will go into active training. Eleseetsmse.- Thursday, December 271Ii, at 5 o'cloek le in a pretty home wedding wits solemnized at the resi- dence -of 1,11e bride's piteente, Win. and Mrs, Rands, "Sunnyside" Mum, when their daughter, Miss Jennie, W118 united in marriage wth i Stanley Wheeler, sot) of -Lawrence Wheeler, Greey township, Rev. W. E. Stafford, B. A., perfonning the cere- mony, which took place under a latge flower bell, in front of a book of ferns and foliage. The bride who' looked pretty th a gown of white silk Kaye crepe, with trimmings of white satin, was given away by hen father, as the steatite of the Bridal chorus from Lohengrin, were being played by the bride's sister, Miss Ella. After congratulations and the signing of the register'the guests numbering about 65, sat down to a most sumptuous wedding repast, prepared in the hostess' usual good style. Dining room and tables were prettily decorat- ed with geeeneand carnations. Even- ing. was enjoyably spent in games, social chat and a' musical program. The gate includieg furniture,. silver- ware. eel; glass, hand painted china, linen, etc. were beautifel, testifying to the high esteent in which both bride and' groom are held. Guests from a distance were, Mrs. Beacom aud Miss Cala, Toronto ; Sergi). Web- ber, London ; Mies E. Mulvey, Wing. ham ; Jack and Mrs. Walker and family, Seaferth,. Thos. and Mrs. Rands and Miss. MaYbene, Seaforth ; /eines and Mee, Hogisard, Belmont," Seek , the 18,11.81' being ,a, teeter of the beide. The happy couple will 11111110 111011' 1101110 on the gietont's fine teem it) Cray township, with the best wii41- 1.?', (If 0 illlige elvele rolativee aud friends for a height and tivespot nue voyage over the melt into I I IA I bPly. At the antatal selitiol meeting of S. 8, Ne. 8, 1./001.1c0 piaTitgiott,L wit8 elitis- m) invitee eel suceessior to Zieglee, Caretaking of school goes to Amos Atwood at 31.400 20 seeds of hal .10116 were ordered from ,T8 015 A.. 51 ent iv, itt, 32 86 mid Jos. Fulton ,uppliee a cord id (00101 at 32 50 Strornss; 1)Ete1ne.-The news of Airs, Nelsott ettrdiff's sudden doate 11,1 010 110010 Or bee brothers, Robert end Jae. McCartney, Lot 20, Con. 8, 001110 /18 a • surpeise laet. Monday movables Der Mothers liad beet, ill with notes - mettle, nod were making favorable peng,eets wheal liugh, enotbee brot her o1. 'rugitekit, Sask., arrived home ancl fell a pvey to the same insidnous ens - ease. Tbentigb Liko passiog weeks Mete Cat diff had taken chaege of their home, assieted by 11 011188. 'Sunday about inithlight she got leech Peed y for the mirse.alicl sat clown in a rock- ing chair near the 5108e. Thinking she wee hawing a sleep the lioree did not dietitel) her: until she found the fire bnening low about m. and happening to touch Mrs. Cardiff's folded heeds fouled them cold and dis- covered that life had fled. It is sne- posed sbe passed away possibly when she sat down. Deceased's maiden nome was Agnes McCartney and she was born on tiet McCinsiltey home- stead wheve she died. On June 71.0, 1890 she was united in inatelage to Nelson H. Cardiff and came -to bis finesfartn, Lot, 2, Con. 7, front whence the funeral will take place Friday afternoon at 260 o'clock to Brussels cemetery, service being conducted half limn earlier. itt addition to her ,husband one son, Albert, aged 16 years, survives. Mrs. Witt. Turnbull, Grey, and Ms, Geo. McOartney, Tuckersmith, are sisters and the brothers, pi evionsly tnentioned and Will., of Milestotie, Sask., constituter] the family, Both parents are deceas- ed, ' Mrs. McCartney passing away nearly 4 years ago. Mrs. Cardiff had complained on previous occasions of heart trouble but being of an energet- le.temperament she paid little atten- tion to R. She wax of a bright, cheer. ful 'mune, industrious and kindly and beloved by a wide circle of friends who are a unit in tendering to the sorrowing deep sympathy in the sud- den bereavement at a time when least suspected. Death must have come very peacefully as , there W8E1 DO evi- dence oistruggle or call feu help that Was near at hand. The end came as she heroleally clid her duty to those' who required her aid in the hour of serious Illness, Morris 'There will likely be a lively ekirmish next Monday over the Municipal elec- tion. Miss Jennie Scott, ne Fergus, Wes home fer a holiday with her parebts, R. and Mrs. Scott, 6Lh line. Mrs. L. Lattineer and MiSEI Susie, of Eginond vine, were renewing old friendships during the holiday, re - tenting this week. Alt's . Win. MoMiehael, who was here on a visit, has returned to her home °A Brantford. Her sister, Selisti Gertie Bone accompanied her. It is 2() years elude David Hann°, went West from Morris. lite is here flow on 0, visit to old scenes. Some say -but 110 tales nornit be told on the boys. . Miss 'Annie Rozell and the Salter children, her nephews and nieces, 81.8 visiting H. and Mrs; Manning, The !tidies ate sietsers. Miss Bezel' was a, former resident of this Ideality. At the school meeting in S. S. No, 6 T. W. Bone was, elected Trustee. fol- lowing Walter Yuill, who declined as he intended running for Counciline. Wood hontract went to Wm. Moses at *300 wed cedthll 10 'Writ), Sellers, ab 32 00 pee cord. 3. IL Sellere was chairman and A. _W. S. Cochrane Secretary. . 'Adam J. Smith, of Dand, Man., made a short visit to relatives and fteends in this locality. He called et Haileybury on the way East and spent Christmas with Sheriff and Mrs. Citillhick. The latter is his sister. Mr. Smith plans to get down at least once a year to eee the old .friends. He's alwayii welcome. PRESENTATION.- Before closing school fot Christmas, Miss .jettnie daughter of 3111,, and Mrs. Robb, 61.1r line, was presented with the following appreciative addeess, accompanied by a purse of money by the School Sec- tion in Mao township Wellington Co„ where she has taughl for the past Wears and tewhieh she returns this week t---Dsan Mies Iloen.-We, the ratepayers of 8, S. No, 14, Minbo, wish to exptees onr appreciation of your excellent Work during . the 3 years that you have been with us. Besides your wot k ae a teacher you have been a help -and inspiration to the community and have alsvays tak- en a deep interest in pattiotie and social work. We are satisfied that your manner and character hes id. ways been exemplery for youe pupils and'the pc feet linenicely which pre, yails between oopil and teacher. 011 behalf of the 0. 011111111111 y 14 inil!y Accopt, our small token of 301 1, ntle and love in this .puese and oonteats, lint for Rs intrinsic value but the epiril, ita which it is giveh, Wishing yeti not only it Merry Xnute and a'Ranpy New. Year but many of thetti. Signed tut behalf of Section Trusteeit; Loole ' Wtre' Wilkin, W, Stinson, A suitable erply .veits made by' Miss Robb for the kind Weeds ,and the id, ways acceptable cash, The tot was complimentary to both teachee and Section, 3. S. No, 4, ve.elented RobtSmith as 500(101 Trustee and with D. 30111611 end \V. 11. bleCtitclieon: Will be the Botted for 1018, VV:rn. 'Meet1 will sup- ply 14 inelt haedwood at 34,00 per cord aid will attend to caretaking of 5(11110111,1 340.00 rot the year. .1 Ito, Sol let s, wife mid childrem of Cliyedon, ate here on a visit with velativee and old friend. It 18 10 yeavs since Mr, Salton went, West and 4 since be .was Imre. Mrs, Sellers le a daughter of WnI, and Mrs. Souell, 3r6 line. They are welcome hack to morris; 0o.an ov TrtalrXe.-We wish to re- cord nue thittike in many friends who by weed and cleeds tenclerecl.syttmathy 1 o 114 ill 1110 110111' of our sorrow mai helve e 0jtiait. 1158115 much appreciat- ed mid will long be remembered. Mae. A. Bowmen, ARP 0, Howmerr AND FAMILY, WOTTLO MAXIE A Goon Coutterhmort. --Walter Yule is a nominee for Mor- ris Council for 1918 being the only candidate on the Easteely side of the township. Reis an old resident Well acquainted and has had a good auquaintance with Public affairs, For past 12 years he W118 11 member of School Board iri 8. 8. No. 6. Hope bo, see him a winner next Monday. GOOD STUPE. -Pte. Roy Thnell, son of W. snd Mrs. 'Pima, 0111 line, who W115 so seriously wounded in France, is improving and able to notice some reeling in °tie limb. Roy was shot liteoligh the eight lung, the bullet. lodging in the spine causing paralysis of his limbs. 11.,, is now in a hospital al 1. iVElOpOOl, England. gond wlah- es will aid his vecovety he should irn- peeve quickly., There are 8 Thuell Bros. and 110011810 wearing the King's colors, The funeral of the late Albert How- lett, was largely attended, Service W0.5 conducted by Rev. Mr. McCor- mick, Blyth, assisted by Rev. Me. Keine, Londesboro, and Rev. Me, Stafford, Beuesels. Pallbearers- weve, Wm. Taylor, Jno. Smith, jpo. Mc- Ilroy, Frank Beirries and Wm -Cun- ningham. The floral tributes were beautiful. Arnoeg friends front a distance Were Mrs. Bowmen and Mrs. Atinsiste 1211mira ; Mrs. Harper and Geo, Howlett, Elms ; Mrs.•Edy, Hate riation ; Alex. Findlater, Belmqre t G. Finillater, Gilbert Plains and Mts. Robb, Young, Loedesboro. Wednesday of Itnit.week Robb. J. BOW111014.44 well known young man ofi the 8rd line; was united in marriage to Miss Evelyn, only daughter of Jae, Parr, Grey township. The ceremony was performed et the Methodist par- sonage, Wingham, by Rev. 11. F. Armstrong, B. D. We extend. con- gratulations. The happy young couple will live on the Bowman home- stead which the groom bought from his father, James Bt.:mutat), 11I. P. Mr. and Mrs. Bowman se. will visit relatives and friends before leaving for Ottawa, w twee the former will take his seat once more in the House of Dominoes. Fins 'bete .-The en terteinmen t held in the school house of 13- S. No. 8, on 'Deco -libel! 21s1, was a decided success. Proceeds amounted to $46,00, Pro- 'gum1 was well rendered and was as follows 1-Ch080s by pupils ; chair- -man's addeess ; dialogue ."Keeping store" ; inetrumeittal by Messrs. Woodeow, Stewart and Me'Vettie ; recitation,* Margaret •McVettie '• mo- th))) song, Mothers girls ; dialogue, "The three applicants ; solo, Miss Agnes .A.i Whose)) ,• flag drill ; recita- tion, Marjoey Grasby r dialogue, "Where's my cake ?" ; mouth organ selection, Messrs. McVettie /Led Stow - 1111; solo, Miss Margaret' Clarifies ; recitation -' Kenneth McVettie ; dial- ogue, "A11 kinds ef trouble" ; solo, iss Agnes Aitcheson ; reading, Hiss Jean Archibald •, pan torn ne, -"Court- ship under ditliculties" ; recitation, Alfred Johnoton ;' instrumental, Mos - SVS. Stowe). IVIcVettie awl Wood- row ; dialogue, "Visitors from the city" ; solo, Miss Margaret Garidas ; dialogue, "Aunt Betsey's beau" ; "God 8080 1110 King:" GREAT TIME: -On December 21s1 the patents and friends of the teacher and pupils of S. S. No. 5, gathered at the school to spend an afternoon togethei. .Miss E. D. Ferguson is the efficient t)eacher and she and the pupils had propel tia a splendid program of songs, recitations, a dialogue and a pley. Pupils did their pert in grand styM and the dialogue, mailed "The Fairy Queen's decision." was repeated on request of the audience. 0.ihe play, 'glie making of the Canadian Flag" was good enough Inc any platfoem and exceedingly well done. bliss Fer- guson heti taken great 0815 10 training lier pupils aid had her program care- fully aetanged, stataing with a wel- come to all by Geo. Muth), Santa Claus was brought in then in soix and stotT, the fleet Christmas was in- troduced Itieulcating love and adorn - ion for the infant Redeethee ; then dialogue, kindness to dumb animals was taught and the play fairly over- flowed With patviotism and love for the grand old !jag, There were songs atid recitations foe the brave boys who are now defending it; in the drietdful 1,10111(. In addition to the 011110 ieit's inut Play ton 1)1(0C tee, a former teachet), gave an arldeess which wits very 11111011 001/11/0101811. There 1011.3(1 good solo, by bliss Armstrong, line instrtimelltatIluinbei's J. '0. and 11/1195 1301 and 13thit, and Jackson, folloWerl by an address from IS, 1.)1200-. Ler, the 0a0er111 energetic See..Trens. lie spoke of leiter he hed received from the Inspectov asking the pupils: to put forth 11111 0881. efforts to pro - alum more food end in order ID get the children interested Mr, Proctee Offered his salary as Sec, -Trees., to them in 4 ihizes 2 for hoys and g for girls. The rules for the competition are as fol- lows :-Names of competitors must be on the roll of No. 5 11,11 018 and send eamee to Mv. Proeter ott or before July 10111, 1918. Por the boys $1.50 and $1.00 for best, row of inangela 40 r(1(1sl'Z;1‘4ng1818)4))'(1)(;14.1('W1)(;1 2):'i'<:Y(131i157l1147'(.'41 bitel1V)1bitc140,el8.1;O1t0;e' the egad hut as soon as it Is planted ho have not, 10 prepare soli or Dina Insist tette charffe or work, pot up stakes marking 010 own row or rows end ie bound on his buten to avocet no help, bat is 10 do all the weeding, thinning and 'Ito:Atte. himself, GlilFe priees are Shin 81.50 aml 31,00 for 2 best, citrone, Ole giele to take charge of them as aeon OS the eeed is planted and attend to them Ull they are udg. ed without any assist/time. On a day to be fixed a disinterested persou will judge the ehteles in the fields and gortlene, aecompanied by Betted of Tetistees. 1(1 will 1)0 010(1 to say what will grow oub of thie enntest., lf Mr, ProcLee's salary bad been big enough we might have hod a School Fair aniseed next Surrunee. Aftor the pbaros egitraa l er: ittittnecilv at deioee Filusv(8ve:Tvlegcl ppiontivideicet an abundant, supply. Misses T. Proc- ter. M. Procter end 51, Cole had a Candy store where bome-rnade candies were sold, proceeds together With my i nognreor ;key 10) raoselsislw1 oilnk ntheopnoi.11e1101 of Jas, 11nseJh, seeoncled by F. Martin a vote of thanks MLR liDallitY101191y , tetidered to Miss Ferguson 11110 pt2pils foe the very D10/1811111 tainment they had provided, To clew) the day the audience joined in Um tthorus of "The Maple Leaf forevel" when all went to their homes, highly pleased with themselves and with every/etc else. Pupils had bolter keep this camp of '1'int Peery so es to have the rules of the race hi produetion at any LIMPLBENTATION AND ADDRESS. -The Hepworth (Mt.) Progtess or Dec, 2010 speaks as fellows :---Ou the„evening of her departure, bliss Dora Watsou who resigned tte teacher of S. El, No. 10, Ameba], was 1811011 by surprise at the home of Ohas, Gates, when 48 of the ratepayers and friends gathered to ex- press their regret at bee departure. As a teacher,and ono of the eolointsni-' 5/18S Watson has endeared herself and the cords of friendship will not soon be severed. Her reaeon .for giv- ing up teaching i 11 health. The presentation iecluclell Icoduk and sweatet coat. Following address was read after whieh genies and music were indulged in and IlIloll served :- DEAR Miss WaTsox.VVith profonnd regret we have learned of yam: intend- ed departure from amongst its, Dur- ing your stay with its we have learned to love and reseed: you as a teacher and friend and can assot e you that you will not beforgotten by your .)many friends hero We have gather- ed here this evening to show onr es- teem for you and.we ask on to aectept these gifts in remembrance of your friends in this school sectum, Wish - Mg you a Merry Chriet Inas end every happiness in the New eal'. Sig1,104 , on behall' of School Section No. 10 and friends. Although taken completely,. by surprise, Miss Watson fittingly re- plied. She left for her home at l3rits- eels Monday morning. Molonworth 111-rtei, 1e5011 and eveniug itf 11e21 L week, at 2 and 7.30 o'clock,. pnblie meetiugs will be held in the 01'11030 RI111, s1In1e1. 1110 auspices of Rost I-Luron Boatel of Agri- cullawe, Add Lessee are expected from A. le. G. Smith, New leitinharg, and Dr. Maey McKetizie-Smith, Graven- hurst. Subjects of addresses may be read ittiothee column. Musical pro- gram will be rendered at the evening meeting. ieverybody is invited to at- tend and actively lake pet b. Gluievale Thos. Ihmis has gone to Toronto for tlie Winter. -Rus. Mc- Kinney, Toronto, visited relatives here last week. -W. and Mrs. Manley and daughter. Southenipto», are, visiting feientls h81e.--13di8 Laura Holmes, Wiarton, spent, the bolidaye at bee home leerti.--Miste Mary Stewart, 0in.5- ley, is visiting laba parents bora-The Xmas Tree entertaiement was well patronized and h.- good program ren- dered, proeeede amounting to 359.- W113, 'Doff, who underwent. an Opera- tion st St. Thotnas recently, is ilDprOv- ing. His many friends wieh han a apeedy recovery. --At the 9011001 meet- ing on Dec. 281.0 3. , illeCracken NV1,1 appointed Trustee to see:toed George McDonald, -51r. Wm. liewitt 111(11 daughter, Guelph, spent Xmas with Mrs. Smeitzer.-Mrs,3111110, 8111 11) is on the sielt list. We wish her a speedy recovery, ' Wroxete Notens.-George Muir, Stidlmry, 18 spending a few holidays, '%ILh relati yes It, this vidoity.-J. A. antlitIrs, 1101190, -Otnege, /tee guests of the la(1. ter's 910 81(11, Je.titee 1111(1 31, , Edgar, Howeer. --- Geo. M 0211,120 0, Montreal, wise a regent visitor at the home of John DOVid8011.--Lietib, Stewart Ale- Kees:her hes 011( 1113(06 fume Sask., whele Ile has 89011 a months.--,Temes McEw en, 811(111. ete Maria spent a few days last week with his parents, Sohn and Mrs. McNwen, Tuvilberry.--Sain, Pope arvivecl hotne from. 11looSe Jaw, Sask., recently and will spend -a few months 98111) 11(6 bo 1111(1, D. C. Pope, and other ries:tide bovit-Wnr, Geldner - has SOCOred 9091 (111 Toront,(1 11,1111 101.1 flit! that 1111108 1)11 Wedneedit)',- 'Pile funeral of 1,11e late Iewiti, who 'passed mvay at the 1101110 of her daughter, airs, It. 'Ocainger, Howlett, Wedneeilay of lest week, took place to the Wroxet or cemetery on 5'ritlay after:loom-There le it live- ly Reeveship race on between ,31)1111 Douglas, who hoe sttt 1112 he Omincif, and Geolge Town, a well known resi- dent, Councillors 1'110.0 eleeted by art- feorn 0 14f 5 tor 'Reeve.---Villade °leek demotion. Eleetion next Monday f3rethaver lio,s not boon well tins week,. but we wish him 'moody 00nea1es- 001100.