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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1918-10-17, Page 1VOL.. 47 NO, 16 .go Per Annum in Advance BRUSSEL,S. ONTARIO. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1gz8 It!!! 1111111111111 1 1 1101111 1 it 11 on 1111111111 1 1111 1 I I 10 iioiiii11111111111111Nlllil IIIIiIL1-y I✓ a,J J110 Steady Savings Bring Real Wealth A Savings Account, steadily added to, even if only by small amounts, brings increased happiness to oneself and family and adds real wealth to one's country. Decide today to let The Bank of Nova Scotia help you to save by opening a Savings Account here. Interest paid half -yearly. -THE Bank of Nova Scotia Paidap Capital $ '1,000,000 Reserve Fund , 12,000,000°1 Resources , . 130,000,000 1e F. I3, GILROY Manager Brussels Branch New Advertisements Ring found -Miss Clerk. Farm for sale -R, Wortley, Hees for sale -Pletcher Roe, Spanish lntluenaa-,las, Fox. Home for sato-Alex. Stewart, Auction Sale -Richard Johnston.: Motormen -Toronto Railway Co. Tenders wanted-'ronvnahip of Morrie. istrict Bails Cranbrook Public school is closed as a prevent- ative to the spread of influenza Miss Maggie Petrie is home f'oen the Stratford Normal, She has not been very well but we wish her speedy convalescence. The usual Sabbath preaching ser- vices will be cancelled in both the Presbyterian and Methodist churches next Sunda} owing to the prevailing epidemic. The Moncrieif store has been pur- chased by Curtis Rathwell, or Oastoe, Alta, a former resident of this locality. HIe gets possession this Fall ancl should do well as be bas had year of business training. We tvisll him inte- nse, Jamestown A.'pltone has been installed in Hugh Docket's -home.' Miss Ashton, Gorrie, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. D. McDonald. We are sorry to report that Miss Payne as ill with influenza at Blyth, Her many friends of this locality wish her a speedy recovery. Kt IN A0TION.-A sad message was 'nought to the hone of Donald and Mrs. Richardson, std coni. Grey, informing thein of the death of their son, Pte. James M. Richardson, who was killed in action on Sept. 20th, Ile enlisted with the 100th Batt., Winni- peg, in 1015, going overseas in the Spring of .1016, Atter being some time in England he proceeded to L'rauce there to do his duty for home and country. He was wounded. Duce but was able to go back to the trenches again, and always wrote' regularly to his mother with the hope of returning Meme at an eatly date, James was a fine, steady young man, intelligent and a great reader. Ile watt 88 years of age and was born in Binsearth, Man. Before enlisting he was on a homestead in Duek Mountain, h1an, Besides hie parents he is survived by two Meters, Nurse Richardson, of Win- nipeg, and Miss Margaret, of Toronto, The cOmmtutiby at large deeply sym- pathize with the family in the loss of an only s011 and brother. Molesworth PRESENTATION. -The recent return of li)11•nett and Mrs. Smith frorn a wedtliu rr teip to Niagara and Buffalo was Made the occasion for a gather- ing of ycnn' people at the home of the bride's atarents, James and Mrs. Elliott, wlst iset jolly evening was spent in games, music and dancing. Sirs, Smith was presented with rituhletots beantifnl gifts and the following ad- dress we., read by Miss Nellie Stew - tart :-DttiAR NIRS, Stuani.-We, a few of your triceoda and former neighbors, meet tmlight to extend to you oily best wishes for a happy and prosper- ous wearied life, We were somewhat surprised When we heard you wea'e about to taste this very ilnportantstep. We trust that you will be given grime and etrangth for the duties and re- epene1hilitlee of yout new relationship in life and that you end Mr. Smith may be long spared to enjoy each other's companionship and love, We will miss you from our neighborhood but what is our loss will be a gain elsewhere, As yon go 10• y0ny new home we would like y011 to take with you some small tokens of our love and vegan"! for you so we ask you to 11,0- cept [obese gifts. Our beat wlshee for your future happiness go with thein, We trust you may have y01)1' share of the good things of this lift) and that you will receive the reward of the faithful in the life to come. Sighed on behalf of your friends. NELLIE STEWART, SADIE SEEHAVER, AnNES SANGSTER, RloODA DEAN. Bluevale Jos. and Mrs. Robb and Mass Teres - ea motored to Stratford mild spent Thanksgiving with Neil 11, Robb and faolily. The funeral of the late Alex. 10raser, who was killed at Henfryn last Mon- day, took place frorn the home of Robert Shaw, Bluevale, Wednesday afternoon, interment being made in \Vingham cemetery. Deceased was 78 years of age, Fuller particulars of the sad dentin may bo read elsewhere in our 0011161ns, The Diamond Jubilee Services of Knox Church Bluevale.. will be held on Sabbath October 27th. Rev. Professor Law, of, Knox College, Toronto, will preach at 1I a, nn. anti 7 p. ro, a The congregation was otgauized in the Pall of 1855 and so this year celebrates its 00th anniversary, All friends and wellwisbers of the oougtegation are invited, Woitn'1N's INSTITUTE, --A very in- teresting meeting of the Women's In- stitute was held at the house of Mrs. Jos. Robb, on Thursday afternoon of last week. Papers were read by Mrs. W. Fraser on "Books for the Young" also 00110n1 Events by Mfrs, 1t. Gar- niss, which was very interesting and instructive, Mrs, S. S. pole, District.. President, gave a splendid eddz 11 urging every one to live up to the good regulations and asked 111141 every women conserve food as if it were for her own boy in France, Miss B, Cole gave a recitation which was enjoyed by all, entitled "England's Greatness," The receipts for the month ave ;-Pro- ceeds of concert, $112.15 ; Supper at School Fair, $06,05 ; Booth at same, 860.67 ; Sale of cake, $8.00 ; Sale of lee cream, see„ $7.25 ; °ollectecl for sham, $5.75. Donations le0m Mrs. R, Musgrove $2.00 ; Mrs. Aiken $3.00, Shipped to Red Cross : 48 sults pyjam- as ; to our boys overseas, 28 sweaters aria a 556 pairs of socks. OBITUARY. - On October 11th the death occurred, at Toronto, 0f Mary Ellen (Nellie), beloved youngest daugh- ter of 1110 late John and Mrs. Burgess, of Bluevale. A brief Illness, lasting only two weeks, resulted in death, in spite of tender dare and nursing. The Limited was held from her mother's home on Monday aftertrootl, 11ev, Orawford Tate conducting the service. Interment was made in Blnova)e cem- etery, Pallbearers were ;-Jos, Bur- gess, Ottawa, brother ; Jas. Burgess, Brussels, and Jas, and Oraik Olegborn, emashie; Robs, AiLcheson and William Wilson, Toronto. °there horn a dis- tance who attended the funeral w000 Miss Annie Olive', Toronto ; Mrs, Jas. Burgess, Listowel; Rerb. Bur- gess, I. P. S., and Miss Nellie Burgess, Owen Sound, The remaining mem- bers of the family are :-Her mother, Nfrs, John Burgess ; two sisters, (Mrs. \V n. 111118er, Hush Loire, Sask., and Nfiss Belle .Burgess, Bluevale) ; and two Mothers, (Joseph, Ottawa, and James, Listowel.) Nellie Burgess was born int Bluevale and spent her' child- hood and school slays here, Later she took rt business course and spent some years as a sten0graphee in Toronto, Site took great interest in her walls and became a successful business worm», Deceased was intelligent and capable, her kindly nature and 81)111ty disposition winuhlg for her many friends, Her death is a great loss, not only to her 1- Jrediate relatives bat to- e Marge circle of friends who !always looked forwead to the enjoyment of her bright presence at the times of her holiday vieit8, The sympathy of everyone in the community is extort!- ed to Mrs, Burgess and the ea8tere and brothels in this their second t'ecent bereavement„ Only two months age Lieut. Walter 13mgees, a brave and capable officer, Was killed In 80(1011 in W. H. K1 RR, Pro¢rietor Prance. The Tinnily have the console.- t,„„of sweet awl beautiful mernoriveAu ctio n Sale of these bright yontlg people, Ethel 111 Carrie McLennan) mat home for Thanksggielug from Toronto, School is stall closed, illis,t McL'l- land,Priiti Principal, is i1 vllg in health. The special meeting of the Women's Institute has been postponed andefi- ilitely. 8 Last Sabbath Rev. Mr, Johnson ex- changed pulpits with Rev, Mr. Bur- gess, of Bluevale, Communion service was held in the Presbyterian Munch last Sunday con- ducted by Rev. Hugh Rose, The Girls' Patriotic Club will meet at the bomb of Miss 'Vetch), Pollard on Monday evening next at 8 o'clock, There will be no service in either the Methodist or Presbyterian chnt1h- esifor the next 2 Sundays owing to the inliuenza. Any person having socks fon' (elle soldiers are asked to band 111810 in to Mw, (Dr,) Ferguson so that an early shipment may be made overseas. Wroxeter Miss Cassie Harris is holidaying at ReI. Nlre.nsal Pte d, Davey was a visitor in Toronto last week. Mrs, M. McLennan is the guest, of relatives at Brantford, Jno, Hamilton hasurchased J. N. Allan's residence on Queen street, George Moffatt, of the Bank of Nova Scotia, Toronto, is spending 2 weeks with his parents, Peter and Mrs. Moffatt, of Morrisbank, Mrs. Jno, Hamilton was called to Torouto last week, owing to the serious illness of her son, Harias. We are glad to hear ho is improving. The name of Sherrie Gibson, eldest son of John Gibson, appears in the casts/111y list for the third time. Twice he has been wounded, and this time gassed. We trust he will scan be as well as ever. After holding the position of Se - cording Steward in the Methodist church for 27 years W. J. Hazlewood asked to be relieved owing to indiffer- ent character of his health. The ear - alit is under deep obligation to hint. Mr, Lowly, Belmore, has bean ap- pointed to the office and should fill it competently, Next Sunday anniversary sermons will be preached in the Methodist Ohurch hete nt 11 a. 111. and 8 p. by Rev. W. E. Stafford, B. A, 13rus- sels. Special music. Monday even- hfii, a musical and literary program will be rendered in the churolt, Local talent will be assisted by Miss Ve1ne Walker, P, 11. Gilroy and IL L. Jack- son, Brussels. Tickets 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children, Another borne in our midst was sad- dened when on Thursday morning lien and Mrs, Rtngler received went( that their eldest son, Pte. John Rang- 1et•, had been killed in action. De- ceased was amongst the first to 8111181 with the Wroxeter'deterlune/itof the 161st Batt. He left Olanacla just 2 years ago and had been in 1"ranee 8i0ce the early pant of the year. Be- fore enlisting he had engaged in farts• ing. He wee au iudustr1ous, consci- entious, Gocl-fearing young Mau and was held in highest respect by all who knew hien, Deepest sympathy is ex- pressed for the bereaved parents, brother and sister. An impressive memorial service rues held In the Methodist eh0ich on Suuday,aflernoou in memory of Ptes. Ralph Smith, who died of wounds and John Riugler, who was killed in act- ion. The service was conducted by Rev, F. Stride, assisted by Rev. 0. Malcolm, the fortner taking for his text, Matt. 20:39, "Anti He wont a little farther, and fell on His flee and prayed saying 0 my Father if it be possible, let; this cup pass from me ; nevertheless not as I will but Has Thou wilt." Touching tribute 15118 paid the two brave young eoadiees who sacri0e- ed their lives for Freedoul's cause, RED ORoss ANNUAL eleattruect was held in lied Cross rooms on Oct. 4111, Officers selected were : -President, George Allan ; Vice President, Rev. 1+, Stride and Mrs. F. Davey ; Secy., D. M, McTavish ; Trane., R, J. Rann ; Ladies W. Oom„ Mrs, Stocks ; Supply Secy., Mrs. J. Allan ; Sox Sec„ Mrs, \V, Robinson ; Financiral'-Oom,-0. Malcolm, D. Weir, Geo, McEivan, It.. Shat•pin, W. alines, R. 13aker, G. t\I- lau, I:L. Stocks, G. Wearying, 13, IbIc- Tavish, Jae, W. Douglas, B. Moffitt, Wm, Gibson, A. IficKet'eher, John Henderson. Outten Com. -Mrs, \V, S. McKerohel', Mrs, Walker, Mrs, S101t. Mrs, T. Brown, Miss NI. Smith, Ws, G. Davidson, Packers Com.- Mts. R, J. RADII, Miss Smith, 5115, Wendt, Buyers. -Mrs, 3. Allan, Mrs. Stocks, D. 1M. McTavish. Auditoria - T. G. Hemphill and A. A. Lanloiby, latest/emu SUMMARY rtnot'`rt l'5 On hand Oat. 1st, 1017 $ 108 07 Contributions 620 00 County grants 608 15 Local prayer serviette 60 43 Proceeds from Patty, Pa- geant (part) etc 47 60 81688 15 EXPENDITURE Paid for 1lailel, etc.,,,.... $1214 81 Year» 240 00 Expenses and, sewi)g machine 26 00 Bal. on !hand Sept, 801.(1, 11418 57 84 8 1588 15 Audited and found onreeot by T. (i, Hemphill and A. A. LalnOnby, WORIe SUMMARY Sox shipped, 600 pairs from Red Otoss Ladies and 84 pales from I1owick Girls Club ; Pyjama Suits, 658 l 'Flannel Shirts, 00 : Pi flow cases, 78 ; Towels, 8117 ; StrOLehnt' waits, 132 : Face 01011)5, 80; Handkerchiefs', 24 ; Grade Durham ffle Ath # e Central Hotel Yards BRUSSELS Saturday, October 19th At 2 o'clock, tho following: 10 Grade 00011aul Cowe supposed in calf, 2ti Yearling Steers, _ 15 Yearling Heifers, The stock is in good shape and will b0 sole) without reserve. Thie sale will afford a good op- portunity to fanners to get some- thing good, TERMS -0 months credit allow - ,ed on appeared ,joint dotes or 8 per cent per annual discount for cash. RICHARD JOHNSTON, Trowbridge, Prop. C. F. Vandtick, Anc. Parcel of old cotton, 1 ; To Belgium Relief, 1 pair of flannel blankets ; To Belgium Relief, 9quilts, Pte. Harry Westlake, One of the 5 Westlake brothers who enlisted with the 161st Batt., returned home Tues- day evening, and was given a warm welcome by a large number of friends. He had only been a short time in France when he was overcome with illness and lies since spent aevoral mouths in English Hospitals. He will enjoy 2 weeks at bis home Here before going to Toronto for further treatment. A number of Salem friends spent a soellal time at the Methodist church there Thursday evening and presented him with a purse. Morris A baby daughter has come bo glad- den the horse of Wm, and Mrs. King. We expect "Billy" will be a proud claddy. We are 501,05,- to state that Mrs. Ol- lie Walker, Oth line, has been serious- ly ill during the past week but we wish her speedy recovery, Miss Viola McLeod who was honkie from Normal School, Stratford, for ThanksgivingDay, had her holidays extended owing to the closing of the school temporarily nu account of the influenza epulenlie, Gunner Garry 3. Wilson, of the 2nd Artillery Tank Batt„ left Petawawa oalnp Oct, 3rd for overseas. He has been transferred from the 0, F. A, to the Tank Battalion. Garry is a splendid young man and will he a great favorite wherever he goes Previous to his going away Belgrave L. 0, L. presented him with a gold ring bearing the sign of the "Royal Arch" as a token of their friendship. We sincerely wish him good luck and a safe return. Grey Qnite it few are fighting the "flu," Miss McIntosh, who has been visit- ing P. A. and litre. -McArthur, 6th Oen„ for imam time, returned to Tor- onto this tveek. The 50 acre farm, We Lot 18, 0011. 16, Grey, known as the Wortley prop• erty, is offered for sale by tender. See advt, in this issue. The wounding of Pte. Whitfield Roe, to which ref0reuee has been male, was more serious than first re- potted. I11 addilinn to the shattering of the knee the bones of his other leg were fractured and itis hospital stay will no doubt be an extended one, We !hope he will pull through all right, however. Sneak thieving is becoming ton nom - num to be considered a jolce and there will he something doing if not sud- denly stepped, The home rf Law- rence Wleeler was visited and the 0811111' rifled of pat t of its contents. Thursday night some persons called at Jas. Dal'difi's ancl were eee11 at both residence and hen (house. A, flash light was used, A little tickling from salt Or peas from the barrel of a shot gun tniglht teach a useful lesson with- out doing much injury. ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION. --011 a ascent evening a company of neigh- bors and friends, utunberiug 60, as- sembled at the Mone of Mrs. Arthur Smith to do honor to her son, 13ntv1ett Smith and bride. An address was read by Wesley Stephenson and fine smelting chairs were presented to the bride and groom, James Wittier and °8010000 Cochrane, making the pres- et) talions, DEAR PatlsiWs,-We, gone friends and neighbors have gathered hero this evening, on the occasion of your may. riage, to convey 10 you our best wish- es. Burnett, you have been among ns all your life and now, Mrs, Smith, we welcome you to our community, We trust you will feel at home in nth' amidst and wish you both a pleasant and .prosperous voyage over, thelat'in matrimonial 1 tonal son, Wo ask you to ac• cent these chairs as a token of out, goodwill and trust you may be Spar- ed many years to enjoy them together, - Signed nn behalf of your friends and neighbors, JAS, Di6TNER, 0, COCHRANE. An appropriate reply wets mads by ]kit'. Stith inih i be n 4 of himself and Wife, The evening was spent in a program of games, .1111)810, dancing andluinlh and 01flue Dine enjoyed after which the gu081s departed to their vesperlive homes alter wishing the happy young couple Wilily joys and few Hort Otte, Walton The regular n hnY meeting of he IVOIO,'n"1 1)6(1,11111111 11115 Maui postponed frorn Chursdtty, Oat. 17tH, to '1 hnr8- (1ay, Oct, 24th, Belmore D. and Mos. Livingstone, Monet'ietf, visited friends here last week, Sam, Riehardeon, Toronto, was the guest of friends here last week, Stewart Aitken, of the Royal Flying Corns, 70r011 10, visited }le,'e last week, Miss A Bax, Ripley, epellt 14re week end at the home of W. anti Mrs. Lowry. Mrs. M. Dnubledee, Harristo)i. hl re- newing old aquaintanoes in these parte. John Finch's auction sale of farm stock was well attended. Big prices were realized. The funeral of the late David Gal- loway was largely attended Wednes- bay afternoon, Mase Bessie Gowdy ilea returned from the West after visiting her sis. ter, Mrs, 3, Doig. Dr. Jas, Mulvoy, who lately return- ed from overseas, visited friends here over' the week end, Mrs. D. Seamen, Listowel, spent a few days dere last week, She was ac- companied home by her mother, Mrs. T. Richards, While going to Wingham one day last week W, and Mrs. Mundell, boundary, were thrown from their rig and Mrs, Mundell suffered a brok- en arm. Alexander Fraser Killed by the G. Te R. at Henfryu J Last NIcuday afternoon the com- munity was shocked to learn that Alexander Fraser, who has been mak- ing bis home with his neiee, Miss Fras- er, who owns the store at Henfryn, was instantly killed by the afternoon express. He was going over to the station house expecting to meet a relative supposed to be coming by tra. Iieninfr'yn is only a stopping place, it seems, when passengers are desirous of going to or` eaving that point, as far as that train is concerned. There being none such Monday express did not stop and Mr. Fraser was struck at the crossing, Ile was thrown about 50 feet and was instantly killed, In addition to the crushing of his skull, his ribs on left side was broken and his legs badly damaged. Train came to a standstill as quickly as possible and then backed up to the scene of the accident, Coroner Dr. Milne, of -Blyth, was communicated with, and an inquest, _Was ordered for that 615)11ng at Hen- fryn. The body was viewed, a medi- cal report ordered and the 1 1)11881 ad- journed to the Town Hall, Hrussels, next Monday. 111r, Fraser, who was unmarried was 78 years of age but quite active. The funeral took place Wednesday after- noon from the home of has neice, Mrs. Robb, Shaw, Bluevale, burial being made in Wiughant cemetery. BIG MUSICAL FESTIVAL Three Days of'Leetures and Mullion! Events. The Ohautaugtta Festival to be held at Brussels, on October 22, 23 and 24 (but indefinitely postpond owing to Brussels Board of Health prohibiting the holding of public gatherings.) will open with two Japanese plays given by a high class Japanese and his wife, the one the ancient Japanese comedy, entitled "The Mirror" and the other scenes from modem! Japanese life entitled "On the .Road to Tokio." These will be (niched by special Japanese scenery, costumes, works of art, etc. There will also be presented ohs the opening day, an afternoon and even- ing talk by Pitt Parker, of Boston, who is one of the most fatuous car- toonists and clay modelers on the platform. He will give an exhibition of his art, both afternoon and evening, The second day's program will con- sist of a Lecture by Shorland P, Fannaon, who will speak both after- noon and evening. Mr. Fannon is n Community Lsctnt'er who has been lit community welfare work for over ten years, and has been able to accom- plish many great things for the bet- tering of the town and coremunity, in the way of schools, churches' and busi- ness. He has held the Presidency of a coumeteial club, and hu every way is very capable from experience to help your town. There is no more en- tertaining lecturer on the platform to- day than Mr, Fannon, lie is well versed in all plass of his subject and will have much to say that will inter- est all public spirited people. The musical program on the second day will cetlSjst of Alexander NI. Skibinsky, the famous Russian v1011(1 lab,. Hartwell DeMillo, the Canadian. baritone and the 'Wells Sisters, both of whom are readers, one of whom is a pianist and the °).);,n a tt'umbonist. This makes an unusually strong auntie - al organization, Skibinsky has be - aim famous on Chautauqua platforms and 1)eMillle was Ott( of the leadala'g musical attractions on the (Merin Sluuruer Olteutauqua this year. The third day the lecture will be given by Albeet Edward Wiggan, Who was sent by a United States 4, + D• amilyt + Meat Market! 4, + rF + 'l' a: 1 wash to state to the public that a. I have opened up a new Meat + Markel, in (be t 13LAS111Lf. BLOCK, k BRUSSELS, v 4. where 1 wi•Il keep a cho» oe stock .y $ sf the bash Mealee to be obtained. + ÷ Will also handle ail kinds of a Smoked and Cured Meats and a + Nil line of Conked Meats. t Goods Delivered on Short Notice ,+t, to all parts orthe town, Will be pleased to receive a share of the patronage and will 4' guarantee satisfaction, 1' + ✓ Cash Paid far Hides. Phan 89x D. B. McDonald 4 +++++++++++++++++•r+4t++tivlr++ OOmm188101i l0 gain up-to•lete know, ledge with regard to the war situation and Ise has returned with full anfur- motion which he gives in a most eta tertaiuiu way. He as a tnJn eber of a recent Ute United States connmissiou to Canada and bas much to say about the splendid part Canada is playing hu the tear, His lecture will be reee)ve1 with touch enthusiasm. The music of the third day will con- sist of the Pilgrim Girls' Orchestra, composed of five artists and a reader, who area banal of sterling entertainers and who give It splendid r.oucert in ensemble and as soloists, All of the above artists heave been on the large Chanlauqua circuits dur- ing lis past Summer and alt's of the very highest grade in their "line. They will present a 8)Ieedid three days' entertainment such as has never been enjoyed in title community. Soldier toddies from Brussels and Locality Wounded. During the past week a number of families In Brussels told locality have been apprised of the reality of the war by the repines o1 casualties 10 rela- tives. In the list are ;- Pte. W. G. Henderson, of 3rd line Morris, who was wounded on the hand October let. Pts. Garfield Jamieson, whose par- ents lire on aid line, Morris, who was shot in right hip, of 31d inst. Pte, (eeo, Chalapion, Brussels, who was injured in the bis early in the mn,ltb, Pte. Lawrence Artustroug, whose parental home is on the-ith lime, Mor- ris, suffered fron a scalp wolund on October Dolt. Pte. Juo, G. Audeteon, soli of Jas. and. Mts. Audet'son, 5th line, Morris, who on October 7th, received a gull shot wound in the chin. To all concerned the people of this community tender their sympathy and hope the boys wi it make a good recovery and be spared to return hems, Morrie Council Minutes of 00uneil Meeting held in Township Hall, Mender, Sept. 30th. The members were toll present, the Reeve presiding, The (uinut'es of the least meeting were tewl1 and approved, By -Law No, 8, 1018, providing !'Dean Ware. 8% (i all taxes not paid tenth after bete 144h of Sept, was pa88ed, A nn11,'e to have Mitelee Drell) t•e' paired was received front Wm. Clegg, and Olerk was imarticheel to have the Faigieeer send his 1'( lift as soon se 1'oetaible. A petition for a tlluuiaipal Drain was received and enter0'a1ncd, The petition was signed by Win, Sel• letra and ethers, It was decided to ask for tenders for the tt008 on the sideruad between Lots 10 and 11 in °onaeeeion 4. Following aeenonitt were paid :- Peter Nf1Arthni, 2 lambs killed by doge, 80.00, also another lamb wor- ried ; Dan, lIIoOonald, gravel, 81.20 F. T. Beyans, gaiety Board of health, $8,00 ; 3, Antietam, gravel, 50.60 A, L'olloak, gravel 58,00 ; J. Omen - ball, making bile, $822.60 ; Wm. Rob- ertson, putting 111 culvert, 880.00 ; Jas. Peacock, pulbing In culvert $17.00 I. Taman, working grader, $8,00 ; Wm, Kearney, wn11k on tile, and work on grader, $21,50 ; Robb, Shedden, fixingoulvert $3.30.; J. P, Kelly, work on grader, $0.00; Frank Haggitt, on Laidlaw De„ 8160.00; W. .H. MoOut- cheon, elemenq; attain and goad work, , R 10,00 ; . Nesbitt„ 2 lambs (tilled by dogs $88.00 ; James Riehtnond , 2 farm bridges on Laidlaw Drain $40.00 ; W, Taylor, gravel, 54.40. Next meeting of C0nncil Tuesday, Oats 20th, 1D18, A, ManlaWeet, Clerk. India soon will have its fiest im- portant gold refinery, practically all of the 600,000 ounces which it pros duces. annually being sent to Serape for refining, The Story of Gunner [isle McCracken'a Death The following It-t(et' was 1l'a'ic frtan France by hits J•'red, 4Jt entek- en, 131usselr and givr.1111' nails uiat8 of the luta h 111th, ntcvl defrost' of (gunner Lisle 111,a';a..t.'^n :- Dams Miss, Me'Ura lelir:N,--f 10111 Pak. ing the Hrst oppot anal t to write you concerning 7(10) fano, Pte. Ln81e, who was in nay recti 11, 1 wish to express ate well as 1 can the sympat lly which so many of us feel tor yeti and for the others to whom he 1111181 have been very dear, and also to tell you solu„- thing of the ens:lamas/meta miter which your son was bit, On the '2t)t11 of August we had gone aver, had gained considerable ground a,,d had consolidated our temporal v 1107l1)0118, On thenlorning of the 27111 juts when fresh troops of outs lw0111 ;(l6'(1 10 at- tack again through us, the enemy put Over a very heavy artillery 1811ege. This might have indicated a peelude to a counter attack. so that: 'hick" No, 1 on his gun made Het titin that. his gun was 10 position end that 11'• was ready to handle it in person. A shell burst about 2 780(18 frorn bi10 and though he bad cover for ail but the Lop of his head, a Meet. of sin•apnel struck in the "n1y part. exposed, piercing his steel helmet end enter- ing the back of flim head. Oemrades of his crew gave immediate first aid and carried hien (0 a Mats. of onto pat a- tivssafety, They behaved th,oligh- out in an adrnil•11INe way showing eau their fearlessness under the intense shell fire, .Indeed their initi,rtve and courage were 'vo11117 ,1 the splendid example that "lick" always set them. Comrades were never mote loyal than were they and I fool a8enr- ed tbat their behaviour was a splen. did tribute to "Dick" 91 that 11 ex- pressed their admiration for and tat- tachment to him. It weal impnesinle to spate enough cued to parry him 001 but we loss verb Ihdl.• time iu getting him to a dressing sl.auoo, for fottuu- ately German pi souets .were coming back soots a1181- he nee hit and We commandered a party "f these ar,d they carried "Deck' out 111 chat ge 111' 011c boys, Yon,- 0011 V. its nue0nsel„08 during all that time, y'111. had high hopes of his ultimate nu'.,very. It Was then with he,ivy heat to that we learned a few clay: ago that he had died of weouds. Yon ,will u':1;e1'otaod that we out here ern et steel and harden ourselves 10 sad and distress- ing losses, but there are .olu.1 eat - standing cases 111111, leave lasting marks and such a case 11,0.8 that of "Dick" McCracken. That I write as to our respect and admiration is not ,an exegger,at,•d statement Wheeled to console be- reaved parents. It luta be, 1 assure , t l a ame. expression of nu11p- preciationyoubuof a truly heroae ytoun;i man. Re was indeed the pride of ,mr section, with hie splendid physique and athletic eourage, his ere' present cheerfulness, generuue gond humor, exceptional courage tend non nerve. I have heard mote than one lad say, "Dick" M1Otackeu dors not know what fear is, We have wonderfully fine men out here, and he was in truth one of the best. I was talking to him not more than 5 minutes before he was Ilii, f)» Inas own initiative he made :alraugements to have his No. 2 renttaio 111 a near lay dug -one and to have N. 3 act tempor- arily es the No. 2, This leas done in order that if "Dick" should become a casualty the next best roan should he available to take eluarg0, That act and intelligent devotion to his soldier - was ly dutiesethaa,'acteristic of his thoughtful I have written a long letter, the longest I have ever Written to a "next of kin." I know that you and all his sear relatives and closest friends will be nearly heart broken. I know that from my knowledge of "Dirk" himself -a boy of his fine sensibilities and up- right character -must have been the pride of a lonely home. The officers and leen of E Battery join with me in assut•iug you of their profound sympathy. It, your sore distress may God be your comfort. Vet•y sl1celely, W. H. P.ovvsltsno . Newspaper Prices Go U pa Robert,• A. Pringle, the paper coo - troller, at the conclusion of the newe- print inquiry, set new prices fun' news,• print paper. The price for all the mills is 860 per ton instead of $67, with the exception of the Fort Franc- is mili, which was allowed 874 ater ton. The new order of the controlle0 is for 60 days, or to December 1st, The new prices, which go immediately into effect as they are retroactive to 314' 1st, were announced as follows : -Roll news in car lots $3,41 per 100 pounds, Roll news in less than car lots, $3,528 per 100 pounds. Sheet news in car lots, $3.80 per 100 pounds, Sheet news in less than car lots $8.928 per l00 pounds. .911 prices f. o, b. In his judgment, the paper controller also regulated the commissions to be paid to paper jobbers. In the future their maximum selling price is to be 16 cents per 100 pounds in cat' lots, 40 cents on less than car lots, and 60 cents on less than ton lots. The paper controller also announced that no new morning or evening papers will be permitted for the duration of the wear. At a railroad terminus 1n 11 NOW Jersey port a concrete Shed has been built in which 42 cars of frozen coal can be thawed in illi hong.