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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1918-9-19, Page 1.1 VOL. 47 NO. 12 .5o Per Annum in Advance BRUSSELS. ONTARIO, TI-IURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1,9, ig18 IV. Iii. lakk, Proprietor PJ1111(1111811,111111111111111111111111 eille161letellelelleillelfillellellellelliliellele1111111111ll1111111111111111111111111111111e eee Farmers— ank Here Bu Mail Just mail your cheques to us— we deposit them to your credit and send you a prompt acknow- ledgment. If you need cash we cash your cheques by mail, too, sending you the money in a registered letter. We understand the farmer's problems and gladly assist him in every way possible, We will welcome your account. —THE Bank of Nova Scotia Paid-up Cspltal 8 0,600,000 Reserve Fund - 12,000,000 Resources - • 130,000,000 .111111 re N. GILROY Manager Brussels Brands 1''''111 4010; zee II ir IIIIiIr lir New Advertisements bTotioe—A, T. Cooper. Ruff found—D O. ROHR, Oats wanted—G. A. Best. For eale—Davld And ley. Anation sale—Time, Bird. Piss for Blalce. Stove for eale—M re. DROIOR. Plan for aide—Wilson Marks. Pall Opening—Carswell Bros. Farm for sale—Janne! Nolan. Farm for sale—John P Gaynor Rouse for sale -111r8 Goo flendereon. Car of coal—Oranbrook Farmers' Club. VIstrizt /103$ Monerieff M. and Mrs. Harrison spent a holi- day with friends in Stratford. Mrs. Jas. O. McKay is away on a visit to relatives and friends in Saskatchewen. We welcome Miss Robinson, our new school teacher to Monctielf and wish her success. K011111101 MCLAP;11 has disposed of his fest trotting horse to Jim. Gal- braith, Brussels. Site is an extra good one. Private Sale Heusehold Furniture Dining Room Suite, Mina Cabinet, Di niter Buffet, Pitudo and Perim! Furnitnee, Bedronm Suiten Hair Mattress, Oatermoor Mattress, Soft Nap Matrass with Springs!, Matteasses have nevete been used with- out., slip -rivets. 3 Burner Oral Oil Stove With even fit rol Runge, Oil Hemet., Coal ot• Wood Heatee, Kitchen Otibinet, ' Rugs, Linoleum and other House- hold Etfeees. FUN] il 111'0 Tony Le• seen at melt Entente over E O. Du ti ,tore, W. A. Grewar, Brussels Miss Agnes McLean, nurse, in training ac Kitchenet, is visiting rela- tives to this locality. A number of young folk attended the Endeavor Convention at Belgeave last Monday. Ed. Fulton was the President. We welcome back to this locality Gen. and Mitts Anna Dunlop, former well known residents, tvho have been sojourning in Pennsylvania. Fmk around here would be glad if they would continue hem permanently. Grey Root crop and pastures are looking the better of the rain. Nits. T. Alcock, 14th Con., was visit- ing Mende ttt Guelph and Tot (into. Dr. Cameron, Pelmet:item was holineying tte the parental Melte tato week. Mrs. Wm Ziegler, 14'11 Con , who has been yis,ting bet slitter in London has remelted home, Farmers have been and are been threshing. Grain is turning out good and prices are all right too. Mrs. R. Bielby (fovnterly Miss Bella Botz) has gone to Berlin, Maryland, U. S., where she will visit Dr, Blitz, She has been holidaying with Hansen, Ontario, relatives. Pte. Eight H. Porter, who has been wounded, writes he had been unfor- tunate enough to get hit in the head but not Peri0118 although bad enough. He is still in the General Hospital, France. It -vas a close call but we hope he will soon be feeling himself once more. Car of Coal Cranbraok farmers' Club expect a car of Nut Coal next week, delivered ai Ethel. For further par- ticulars 'phone 285 ED. FULTON, Sec. harmers' Chile 0•00•004.000•04.4.4•004)••••• 4,044•41)004,4.4.04,00004.00000004, • • Fall Millinery • • i I • '4 • 4 • $ 4 • We do not intend holding a formal Millinery • 4 • • • • Opening this Fall but instead invite the Ladies of • • • Brussels and community to favor us with a call to . • see our • Choice New Stylish i , Display of Millinery 3 On and after Friday, Sept. 13th . : MISS LINDA COLVIN, of MooSejaw, has been : engaged as Milliner and her wide experience en- 1 ables us tgua o rantee most Fashionable goods to the Ladies. New stock is very attractive and your I esteemed patronage is solicited. • • Belnionte Miss Inman * • • • ♦ ♦1.110•••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••*••••••••••• I Last Sunday RP,/ MP, Stirling, Teetybljage, preached profitable Thatikegiving sermons at Dillon (Meech. He also gave an addrests at the Badly (service at Roe's CILLIFUll in 11,110P00011 and sermon. Thie week bad news came from the French battlefielde to Alex. and Mts. Barron, appriairm them that their Ben George had been wounded and 0.11 - other son, Archie, killed in action. The bereaved family will be accorded widespread sympathy inn this heavy blow, Morris Misses Mary McDougall, Bowman- ville and Kate, of Sault Ste, Marie, eve holiday visitors with relatives and ft•iericle. During the thunder storm last Thursday morning Jewett Parish, 7th Clete had a horse and Spring colt killed with lightning: Rev. John J. Parish, Alexandria., Ilion). has been visiting his brother, Jas. Alien., who is not having very gond health. Thursday afternoon of next week Thos. Bird's Auction Sale will take place at 1 p. ni. He has edit his farm, hence the sale will be without re- serve. See list in this issue of 'rug POST. Mrs. Tae. Palish received a message last Thutsclay stating that her eon, Pte. elelvin tt. Shiels, was ()facially repelled admitted to the 2iel Atiet vel- um Gemetal Hospital Sept. 31 ti, suffee- Mg from gunshot wounds in left leg. hope he will soon be pestered. Last week Earl Anderson, aim of Jas. Anderson, 5th line, enlisted in I. ()emptily, London, and is now at ()teeing Heights. He is wily 10 years (if age but fele it his duly to don the colors. His Mettler, J. G., IS doing duty on the French battlefields. We hope the boys will come through nu - scathed. Juo. Anderson, who is in his 87th year, has gone to Dundalk for a visit.. He is father of James Anderson, 5th line. The old geniletnan has 6 grand- sons who have been doing duty for the Empire. Chas. °mikes, one of them, lost hie left: arm and Ford. Anderson was discharged on amount t•henmatisne He belonged to. Plumae, Sask, Ptes. J. G and Eitel Anile son are 2 of the Morris tepre- sentahives. MRS S. OALDBICK DECEASED.—At W Into water, Mail., Monday of last week a former well known Morrisite passed away to her reward in the PVIS011 of Mrs. Samuel Oaldbick, who plied at the home of bee sem Ward. She had a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Oakibick predeceased her, Surviving children APP, Dr. Sum., of Washing- ton ; Sheriff George, Elaileyburg ; and Ward, W Intewater ; and Mee Joe Bowman, Efaileybm•y ; Mesdames D Taylor and Robinson, Boissevel ; MPS. W, Tuevey, Sask., and Mee. Martin, in the U. S. Deceased was a fine woman, who enjoyed the respect of a wide circle of relatives and felentis. The Oaldhlok family lived on the 2nd line of Morris, Oranbrook A meeting of Otatibenok Farmers' Club will be held Feichey evening of this week. Rev. Mr. Thynne, Palmerston, will be the preacher in Knox elmech next Sunday morning. A delegation of Endeavorers from here attended the Ootivention at Bel - peva Monday or this week. On account of Rev. Mr. Scottie de- clining the call from the Presbyterian congregations of Oraitbrook and Ethel another choice will haveto be made. The regular preaching service in the Methodist ch.uroh will be withdrawn next Sunday afternoon ()wing to the &Wheel' School atiniversaty at Brus- sels when Rev, D. Wren, Mount teeeese will 11e the preacher. Tee s tie NS MLR received last 'leek that P‘t. Gt tette!, Centel on, eon sr Jane., and sire 0 omelet, 14111 Gee, heel been killed in FI.1411CP tieing tit e rot ' the Ewpine. He WRH it yoli,,e NtI11111.1 and had a wide • ... f alio learned of the m„1111 and syin• ,,nl.h 11.o Goition A!til 161,,, 111111,11 On 11.,1-1* in P111,00P fill' I all, tf wtoi all exceptionally ti emit le Reiter:aye Davison are away on tee,' r helidaye for a tnntlde of weeks, Next Sunday afteetioon Rev. Mr. Fee r, Kincardine, will conduct the emitted Harem, Thankagiving service ei 'Nene! church, Mititland King, of WeetHeld, will assist the ohoir and give /1 solo. $100 is asked foe in the effei f rig, PATRIOTIC.— Belgeave Patriotic Society held the annual meeting Monday evening, September Oth, at the home of Mrs. A.rmatrong. Fol- lowing repot t of the year's work was vend :by Secretary :-521 pities socks, 30 towels, 86 shirts 7 houpi tel socks, 14 euits pyjamas, 10 sheets. Receipts for the year $1446 Officers elected foe the year were i—leresident, Mrs, J. Armstrong • Vice.Peesident, Mts. T. Scandtett ; 'Secretavy, Mrs. J. Miller ; Asete-Secretary, Nies. H. Hopper ; 0or.-Sec., Mrs. J. Brandon ; Auditors, Mete Davison and Mrs. Boyle, DiffPl.Ptle Committees were appoittted to look after the yarn, shirts and soldiers' comforte. The ladies agreed to have a knitting contest in the near future. The !fleeting closed by sing - Mg the National Anthem, The Society is very grateful for the fel- lowing donations :—July 16th, Morris Council, $75 ; Movies Council, $75 ; Joe Millet, $3'00 ; Mrs. J A. Geddes, $11 Mrs, A. Munroe, $+1,00; Mew R Monroe, $2 00 ; Mem, Nieeisett, $2; Florenee Seott, $1 ; Mee, Geo, Daley, $1; A. Halliday, 500, r).62.1 MEDIZLZIONN PASSES AWAY elany people to Lille vicinity will be sorry to hear of the dettelt, at hie Inane in Viatotia, B. 0, of Dam Meiltleeilm. Deceased for 16 years owned 1,11P l'a1111 011 the 5th line, now owned by Sam. McCurdy and minted West, some 15yeare ago. He was a matt of sterling character e good eiLizeti, upright in all hie dealings and consistent member of Knox (Minch, always r ctively engaged giving of his very best, time and thought Lo the best interests at any comae be clearly loved. 'Deceaeecl was a member of Session, Managing Boatel, Superin- tendent of Sabbath Schnee leader iu young people's work and a regular at- tendee of the weekly prayer meeting. No social function was sufficiently alluring to cause him to absent him- self from any of the services of the sancenary. He had been in poor health for years, being a great suffer- er, whielt he 1101%. with true Christian patience. His death is mourned by a large circle of acquaintances who ex- tend to the bereaved sisters, Mrs. Jae. Miller and Miss Annie, who have been constantly with him and also a brother einem e sympathy. In his de- mise the world has lost a true Chris- tian gentleman whose influence has been felt on many lives whom he came in contact with. Watton McKillop Douncil will meet in Sea - fete h on September 23rcl, at 1,80 p. in. Misr( Jean (nurse) Ferguson has gone to Tneonto where she will spend the next few menthe. Next. Sunday aftetemon Rev. Me. Mann, of 13IIIRRP1R. Will COIldUet ser- ivli,t,itrelitt Duff's church here at the usual A cnntingent ft fen the Presbyterian church was at, Belgeave on Monday its delegates to 'the Convention of young people. The name of E. J. Ryan is among the Icing list of wounded soldier boys who are so valiantly doing their duty overseas. Hope for good news from E. J. soon. Last Sunday afternoon J. T. Wood, Brussels, took charge of the service in Duff's church and gave an interesting address on "The manhood needed for LI1F 20th century." The Trustees of Union S. S, No. 12, Grey and McKillop townships have engaged the eeevicee of Miss L. PRI, Fete as teacher in enccession to Miss Elliott. Salary is $615. We wish her ulTO GET Somes.—The follow- iangeacefiAletter ° r was recently received by Mrs. John Berry and speaks for itself, refuting the false accusation that the soldier boys had to pay for the socks they received :—DEAR MADAM—My comrades and myself with to acknow- ledge the great favor you have ex- tended us in the form of socks. A very great relief it is to come in From a long ripen in the line with sore and most often wet feet and find a present awaiting us in the form of socks. I can aasure you it makes things look brighter when we know we are not forgotten by the women at home, I hope you will pardon this paper as it is thine we picked upin ft German dug out which we are living in at present after our recent advance of which no doubt you will have heard in the home papers. You will no doubt be plettsed to hear that the Canadians are one of the first fighting forces in France and the Huns don't care a great deal about meeting them. Now that the Americans are here in great numbers we expect it will hasten the end. Now, deer Mrs. Berry, I must conclude. We are enclosing a little souvenir in the form of aGerman field card. So wishing you and ynur Mends the best of wishes we remain, Very truly yours, SeasT RAMENTEN, SERGT HOLLAND, SEROT °ALDER. The fine farm of Jam. Nolan, West or here ie offered for Ride. Place is in tip-top shape as Mr, Nolan la a first- class fanner. He he.a been bothered with rheumatism and will lake a rest from farming in hope of getting rid of it. See advt. in Twee POST, Wroxeter Miss Jessie Pope left for Stratford last week. Hugh McLean left for Toronto on Sattltit 'ldalnY. Aelnal Wroxeter news on page 4 of this issue Gordon Morrison, London, is visit- ing his parents ltere. rho.. Musgeove, who has been em- ployed tut Seantford for some time, is home at present. Jim, and Mrs. Wren, Sunderland, are elitists of the latter's parents, Geo. and Mrs, Weave ing, A number of teachers and pupils at- tended the Bluevale School Pail' Fri - clay afternoon and report a good time. WIII, Montgomery had a most suc- cessful sale nf fame stock and imple- ments, Saturday. He has disposed of hie fatm, Rev. F. Stride has been on the sick Het for the past week, consequently there was nn service in the Methodist auroh on Sunday evening, WAR'S SAD &Male—Every week beings its record of the cruel !sacrifices of young Canadian lives in the scourge of war and the past week has been particularly caul to many homes here. VVot d wee received that Pte. Thos. Savage hail fallen it; action. Beret, James MeNanghton and PLe. Ralph Smith severely wnunded. Later mes. sages announced that they had died of wounds. Ptes, Harry McCulloch and Wm. Hall are reported missing and Ptes, Thompson and Edgar Lowry wounded, the latter suffering from coneuesion and the former gun shot wounds in the chest and a fractured arm. Ralph Smith WAS been here 10 years ago and was the 2nd FICM Of encl Mrs. Smith, He enlisted with 1 the Huron Batt., going to France in the early part of this year, Offiebul word received Friday, stated that ha was suffering from gunshot wouti6s itt the face, A later rneseage arriving Monday (influenced the end feet that he had succumbed to his • Ralph was an honorable yettug who had the respect of everyone, He was aregular attendant of the Metho- dist Sabbath School and ehurch and eetee+4.444--e-e-i-eleeee.ieeeet0+0+0-1.1. ERY1 he will not 1301111 be forgotten. His sorrowing parents, 3 wren; and 3 brothers have the heat fel t .sym pat by of the community in their beteave- meet. Jas. McNaughton was the second son of Jno, Mcleranghton, Turitherry. HP enlisted in the Met in the cavalry shortly after war brake out and upon hie arrival in Eng- land was transferred to the artillery where he has since served, He had received a Distinguished Cond net medal and well deserved the satisfae- don of seeing the splendid tesults that the allies are now achieving but war is inexorable in demanding its toll and he is eleeping the last sleep of a brave soldier whose name will ever be held in highest esteem. He is SUPYIV- ed by hie parents, a brother, Stewart, at home and 2 sisters, Miss Lila and Mts. M. Aikenhead, London. Young- er brother, Colin, was killed in action last November. Deepest sympathy is expressed for the family in their severe affliction. Thos. Savage was the eldest son of Thos. and Mrs. Sav- age, Dunnville, former residents here. He enlisted with the 161st Batt., going overseas 2 years ago and bad been in France since the beginning of the year. Tom, as he was called among his friends, was of a bright jovial nature and while only 20 years of age was ready to take a man's part when the call came and his passing is deeply regretted. He is survived by his parents, 2 sisters and 2 brothers, the latter 2 being in English hospitals et present as a result of wounds. Deceaeed was a nephew of Geo. and Ben. Hislop, Howick. Bluevale Robt. Hamilton, Bluevale road, has a dandy new Briscol ear and he cer- tainly is the one who can handle it o. k. A very profitable and interesting meeting of Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. NI, Smith on Thursday last. An excellent paper on "Jelly making" was given by Mrs. M. Sellars. Receipts for month :—Dona- tions, Mr. Elston, 60 cents ; Mrs. Stamper, $1.00 ; For Soldier's Sweat- er, $2.25 Mrs. F. B. Scott; SnIdier's friend $1.00 ; Morris Council $100.00 ; Tien:terry Council, $75.00. Shipped to Red Cross 48 suits pyjamas. To nue boys overseas 76 pairs socks, with 38 cakes of soap. Ethel Mrs. Andrew Eckmier, Stratford, spent a. few clays with Ethel friends. Miss Elsie Maybury, Toronto, was visiting relatives here during the past weelkai Clarke Moore, Listowel, school- mate of Archie McDonald, visited him cr%arioalurs`FundndaY'subscriptions are open at McDonald's and Barres stores. Help the cause. Next Sunday afternoon Rev, Mr. Thynne, Palmerston will conduct service in the Presbyterian church here. Girls Patriotic Club mailed 21 boxes to soldier boys overseas last week, Letters acknowledging boxes received are coming frequently. Congregational meeting Friday evening to discuss the question of calling a . pastor to Presbyterian church, owing to declination of Rev. 141r. Scoble. Gen, and Mrs. Masserschmidt, Miss Kathleen and Geo. Marshall, of Stria - ford, visited at the homes of Jos. Long, Jos, Whitfield and W. Michel last Sunday. They made the trip by motor. Township Hall, here. Wednesday Oct. 21UL a ournber of young people from Fordtvich will present the ne teresbing play, "East Lynne." They have already pleased large audiences with this play. Hope for a good at- tendance. It will be given under the auspices of the Girl's Patriotic Club. Monthly westing of Woman's In- stitute, will be held Sept, 26th, at 3 p. tn., at the home of Mrs. C. Hutchin- son. Subject "A woman's views of Conservation and Rationing Of food" to be taken by Mrs. R. Bremner and Mrs. S. S. Cole. Ladies are invited to attend and make the meeting a suc- cess. PE, 'TAMES EDMUND MCLEOD.— Tbe following letters were received by Mrs. Wm. McLeod, Seaforth, relative to her 8011, the late Pte. Jas. Edmund McLeod, a former resident of this locality :— DEAR MRS. MOLBOD,—I desire to ex- press to you my vett' sincere sympa- thy le the recent deneaee of your son, No. 054595, Pte. Jas, Edmund McLeod, 0, E. F., who itt sacrificing his life at the front in action with the enemy, has rendered the highest services of a worthy citizen. The heavy loss which you and the Nation have suetaitted would indeed be depressing were it not redeemed by the knowledge that the brave comrade for whom we mourn, performed his duties fearlesaly and well as became a good soldier and gave his life for the great cause of human liberty and the defence of the Empire. Again extending to you in your bereavetnent my heartfelt gym. pathy. 1 aro, vitae!! latitaltfutlyn, DEAR MRS. MCLEOD.—It is my sad deity to write you of the death of your son, Pte. J. E. McLend, He was admitted here very badly wounded in the head and leg and died at 10 20 a. tn. August Oth, 1018, From the fleet there was little hope of re- covery, It may comfort you to know be did not suffer much pain, every- thing was done for his comfort, Ee NEW MILLI 1;;4*, le we do not Intend hold - tog rt. ferule' opening Day we Leg leave to invite the Indies of Ethel and vicinity to SPE, our fine essortinent of stylish Millin- ery on and after Thursday, Sept. 12th Ont• Fall etock is choice mid up-to-date and will be said FLA reasonable as possible. Call and see our Millinery. Mise Beattie has been re- engteeed as Milliner, Mrs. James ETHEL will be buried in a British cernetevy at Crony. I feel for you very Much in you:, sad loss and pray God may comfort you. With deepest sympa- thy. We are sorry to report Miss Belle Armstrong has taken seriously ill and Tuesday last she was obliged to under- go a serious operation. At time of writing she is doing as well as can be expected. Jamestown On September 10th, Mrs. Garrison health% Abbey, Sask„ was operated on for appendicitis at Swift Current hospital. She is getting along nicely we are pleased to state. Mrs. Jack - lin is a daughter of Jameseand Mrs. Kerna-ghan, of Jamestown locality. Tuesday evening of next week Rev. A. J. Mann, Brussels, will give an ad- dress in Victoria Hall at 8 o'clock in the interests of the Branch Mission- ary Society of Melville church, Brus- sels. This will be the Thank -offering meeting. Mrs. Jas. Strachan is Lhe local President. An offering will be taken, Don't forget the unreserved auction Sale of Paten Stock, implements, etc., at J. H. Vtmcamp's, just West of Jamestown, Fiiday afternoou of this week. Mr. Vancamp's brother has enlisted and between a mail route in East Wawanosh and aiding on, the fathet's farm, 5th line, Morris, S. H. will still have plenty to clo. We will be sorry to have them remove from this locality. Molesworth Molesworth Methodist church was sold by public auction and realized a larger sum than was expected, peep- erty bringing $475. Sheds removed by the purchasers but the church we uuderstand, will remain where it is and will be used as a public hall for the village. G. W. Walker wielded the hammer. MATRIMONIAL.—Miss Elizabeth Jane Elliot, daughtev of J. A. and Mrs. El- liot, Moleeworth, and Thomas Burnett Smith, Grey Twp., were united in marriage at the home of the bride on Wedesday, September 11th, at 1 o'clock. Rev. T, A. Bell, of Sc. Andrew's chutch, Molesworth, officiat- ed. Wedding took place at the home of the bride, only immediate relatives being present, Fallowing the wed- ding dinner, Mrs. and Mr. Smith motored to Listowel, where they took the Grand Trunk train for Fort Erie, On their return they will reside on the }},,root's farm near Brussels. The beide is a most highly esteemed Moles- worth girl and on behalf of her large circle of Mende, best wishes for them future happiness are extended to Mr, and Mee. Smith, HYmENiiet. —Miss Jaue Luliam Doig and Oharles °Moral Elliot, two popu- lar and well known young people of Molesworth, were quietly wedded Sept. 11th, at 5 o'clock at "Ferndale Cottage," the home of the bride's pat, eats, Andrew and Mts. Doig, Rev, T. A. Bell, pastor of St. Andrew's Pres- byterian demob, nflleiated. They were unattended. The bride was pret- tily attired in white silk crepe de chene and georgette crepe with rabbi and rhinestone teinamings and wove the eustomary wedding veil. She carried a bouquet of pink and white carna- tions and wove the gift of the groom, a necklace of pearls. The wedding march from Lohegrin, was played by Mies Della Dnig, sister of the bride and the ceremony Look place 'I -math a beautifully arranged arch of palms and flags. During the signing of the register. there was a piano solo by Miss Ethel Sangster, The bride wore a going Dewey suit of navy blue serge, also grey hat and Marlborough stole. The best, wishes of the many friends of the bride and gloom are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Elliot who will make their home on the gromee farm, fol- lowing a short wed ing trip. PAYS •ro Ant/Belisle —The tie ring ad- vertised last week by George Thotnson, was restored last Friday through the ad- vertisement. It WAS valued at $4o.00. loseph Whitfield advertised some calves for sale in last issue and collect last Mon - (ley to eancel whit as animals Nadi been sold it pays to advertise and the more it is practised the more effectual the work, Died for the Empire Tile 11'41411.10 Wilda .St totP down wetly it minim, of WAN,. {Iwo, WIG the fettatilnees or the slaughter becomes very meet) more real when it relates to soldier teddies with who we wete acqueitniel. During the past week the Rad etee y reached a member of homes itt Bruseel. and locality we regent to state who share largely in public! eynt peaty. Aiming the rillal- ber lb PTE. Fl1k,1.K S. FUN Y He was the eldeet. eon of N. P. eed Mete (ferry, of town. limn in Bruseele mid is survived by patents, brother and 2 eisLerm, wife and little daughter, Ft auk was of run off -hand, jolly turn. knew altneet everybody and was al- ways ready to lend a helping hand. He was a most enthusiastic eoldier and pursued many a course to perfect him in his service to the King. Pte. Frank Geri•y met him dem le in action, on August 28th. Hie wife WAS Miss Elsie Brown, now of Termite), former- ly of Stratford, Pte. Gerry was the fourth man to enlist with the 110th Pride of Perth Bat tenon tat Stream d and was given Sergeant's stripes al- most at once. Before enlisting he worked in hie fathetee hardware store and was in his 27th year. After leave ing Canada Pte. Gerry qualified for an anti -gas instructor and was over a year at Shorncliffe. Leaving there last January he reverted in rank and went to France to the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles. with which he was serving until June l3th. He was thrown fermi a horse and suffered in- juries to his back and hip which caused him to lie its hospital until Aug, 8th, when he rejoiued hie unit. Pte. Gerry's little daughter, Margaret Emily, is 14 months old. Mrs, Gerry has been doubly bereaved as ber youngest brother, Pte. Gordon Brown paid the supreme sacrifice at Paasch- endale Ridge. He left with the 110th battalion also. Annther brother, William, is still serving. Furthee particulate are expected concerning our heroic soldier who will be most kindlremembered for many a year. Hewas an usher in the Methodist churcn and Secretary of the Sunday 07118871 for some time and the hope was often expressed that he would be spared to return to hie home and loved PTE. JNO. WILFOKD DENMAN Only son of Daniel Denman, Brussels, responded to the call for soldiers and went oversews last year and fell in action on September 3rd. Will. was 22 years of age and was born in town. He was with the 47th Battalion and was a sturdy representative of Cana- dian loyalty who are doing their pare so splendidly. Mrs, Denman also lost e. brother, Charlie Mclennan, 2 years ago, itt baffle and many people sym- pathise with the family. PTE. ()LAI D:NCH JACKSON Tuesday of this week the sad intelli- gence came to Svueselites from Ar- kona that Pte. clarenne Jackson had yielded up his life in France on Sept. 1st, ail a tribute it, the undying cause of the allies. lie was teller in the Standard Bank, Brussels, for about 6 months and was a fine manly young fellow, who had many friends. He was 22 years of age. His parental home is at Arkona, Ont, lie was with the 47th Battaliett in France. Pte. Jackson's death is letnented. Ohurch Chimes Friday afternoon, at 2.30 o'clock, Mee. Struthere, wife of a Missionary in China, will address the W. NI. S iu the Menlo - dist church. She was a former Clinton, Out., young lady. Next Sunday will be observed as Har- vest Home anniversary in St John's church wheu Rector Smith will preach special sermons and a Thank -offering will be taken. Special music by the choir. Sabbath School Anniversary next Sunday in the Methodist church, Rev., D. Wren, Mount Forest, a former well kuown psstor, will occupy the pulpit at IT a, ne and 8 p tn. A choir of ladies will lead the praises In the morning and a male therm ht the evening, Reny Day program in the school at 2,30, Rev, Mr. Wren will give a short address. Interesting, helpful services are looked forward to. A large cotgregatiou assembled in St, Johu's church last Sunday eveuing ill connection with the memorial service for the late Pte. Angus D. Kerr, of Brus- sels, who gave up his lite in defence or the Empire, Rev. H. Smith gave a very suitable address from the text "In whom we have redetnptiot, even fore giveness of sills," He disapproved strongly of a theory that there was merit in human suffering or sacrifice in atone- ment tor sin and showed by the lives of St, Steelton, St. Ignatiocts and Polvcarp that redemption aloue can mete through lesus tehrtst. The self-lessness of the Master was pictured as the great geed- fice for !lin, Reconstruction days were dealt with and the thought expressed that while thousands have bravely done their duty overseas the boys who re- turn to Cant da would be twin the same as they went AWAY ami our duty was to live helpful lives and aid them to the advancement of God's kingdom here, Velarious suffering WAS referred to and a tribute paid to the flower of manhood who stood on the battlefront in defence of litunatt liberty and tLtose Who fell, Pte. Angus Item among the number of heroic sons, and those who are spared to return winiive long in the high esteem of the world. sympathy was expressed to the many homes in Brussels and elsewhere where the tithed - ow has fallen on account of the toll of war, At the close of the discourse, AS the audience stood, Dead March was tendered' by the organist as a very fit- ting coeclusion to the discourse,