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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1918-11-7, Page 1" VOL 47 NC). ig 5'I.5n Per Annuns in Advance .i.LS, ONTARIO. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7, IgIf3 III 1 1111 11 iI (IINUtl! 111 I 1 1111 1 I I1 lilt 111111111 Ni 1111111111 II I T� 1•e VIctor Loan elf;1 Should be loyally supported by every citizen, This Bank gladly furnishes full information, and is pleased to co- operate with intending subscribers. —THE Bank of Nova Sc Raid -up Capital 5 6,500,000 Reserve Ruud . 12,000,000 Resources . . 130,000.000 17 aka P. II. GII,ROY Manager Brussels Branch Ifi il!IIflAIIAA! 1 New Advertisements Vlotory Loan. Drug needy—P. R Smith. Wood wanted—Tn a Poem. Sow for sale—Wen, Somers. Rai:moat found—Tun Poses. Watch lost Norman Sheets. Speotacles found—Tun Poen Moving Sale—Carswell Bras. Middlings—W..t. McCracken. Hag for service—,I. W. Pincher. Storage Batteries—Overland para ge. �i� 43,:ttuz Belmore Mrs, Jas. Doig, Alberta, has arrived here to spend some Lime with her par- ents. A. little girl has cane to make its home at Jas, and Mrs, Stokes, Con- gratulations. Mrs. Wm. Nichol and family have returned home to Trenton after visit- ing fi iends here. W. 13, Edwards and mother, Mrs. James Edwards, attended the funeral of a relative in Brussels on Friday. The influenza victims, 'Myrtle Gal- loway, Fleming Ballagh and James Merkley's faintly, are ou the mend again we are glad to say. lhefuneral of the late Mrs, John McGlynn was'largely attended Wed- nesday afternoon, The relatives and friends have the sincerest sympathy of the entire community. Wroxeter Nees. Booth returned from tStouff- ville last week. Mrs. II. Little, Toronto, visited her Parents, R. and Mos, Black last week, R. B. Ilarris, Toronto, spent the week end with his daughter, Mrs. D. McTavish. Some attention has been paid this week to levelling up portions of the cement sidewalk, A successful sale of cattle owned by Sanderson and Gibson was held on Saturday at A. Gibson's farm. A. gond showing is being made in Victory Loan bonds selling. W. S. MaKeroher is the representative. Howiek Mutual Directors held their monthly tweeting on 'Tuesday and put through a large amount of busiuees, Searforth FINLAS MCINTOSH DECEASED,—We regi et to record the death at his home on John se•, on Friday, Nov. let, of Finlay McIntosh, a well known and highly esteemed resident, in his 40th year. lie mita 1t vietiii of influenza, followed c bypnonmuuiit and had poen ill only a week. He was born in Mcltil- lop and resided there before coming to Seaforth several years ago. He was married to Margaret Iienderson, who pre -deceased him 15 months ago. He represented the Massey.Harrls firm for some yeti's. Two daughters, Ales. A.. Rogers, Toronto, and Margaret at home, survive him. Mrs. J, Quail, wife of the baggage - master at the G. T. R, station here, died on Wednesday of last week, from pneumonia, She ;leaves a husband and clhild. Moncriefl' A windmill has been put up recent- ly by John Robertson, 18111 Con. Root crop is fairly good. Potatoes were about average and turnips and mangolds turned out first rate. It is said James and Mrs. Mann may be home for Christmas. They have been in the West foe the past year or so. Tho new house being built for Geo. W. McLty, opposite the church, will stem he ready for occupation. Itis a cement veneer. Our teacher, Mise Robertson, has been visiting at her home in Wingham on account of our school being closed by the Board of Health, A fine baby daughter has come to make its home with Alex. and Mrs. Mann. Dorothy Lewis is her name. Alex. thinks she is worth $10,000, Mrs. James 0. McKay, who was 011 an extended visit with relatives and friends in Saskatchewan, has arrived home. She enjoyed her stay very much. Arnold McKay is home from the West where he went to help in the harvest. He goo good wages and also the influenza but much preferred the former. Mrs. George McKay is at Hamilton caring for the little son of her daugti- ne, Mrs, Hoffman, as the latter is In the hospital with influenza and threat- ened appeudici tis. Owing to Jnn. Mollwen having sold the store to Curtis Ptathwell he intends removing to Ethel and will probably resume farming. Miss. Rath well was a former pupil of Moncriefl scboot when, she was Myrtle Sperling, a daughter of the late George Sperling. It ie expected Rev. Mr. Lundy will give hie "impressions" of lire in the West, industrially, patriotically and spiritually, 1n an address shortly in Knox church, He and Mee. Lundy greatly enjoyed their work during the past Summer en the Mission field. We are sorry to lose Will. and Mrs, McNaught and family from this locali- Cpp. They are moving to the John Melville farm Hoar !Anniston, the latter retiring from active farm life with a good record for ipdustry and thrift, tile, McNaught has purchased the IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIillil!I111111111151l115, 11nlit191,.r Ithillo'lig2dl,. �- r. UIU!i�l'lu� ui1 tiltfllllj111111111Ullllllllll IAIAi�i{A!Tii�!na!Aun+nnunw:m!inlm�Au!n:ux!mmAri Grahain Wafers One satisfied customer said: "1 never knew Graham Wafers could be so good until 1 tried Telfers. They are perfectly de- licious". She's right. YOU try them. Peeked in air tight packages. For sale at all grocers. Tellers "The Buy Wordfor Biscuits" farts. file wire ig a 'tang itti•r of Mr. and Mrs. Melville, 01 (•.hut l 1line ago duo. 1Nr•1vino Ic It from rt eve Ifoltl al a 11111'81110V h( 1 (sio 111 o 1: 1.yle, ft 11111 bi 1111 1n soft utile to eat and lull. mai the will look for hitn back shortly i11 the church Oh"il when the "illi" gives np 1ts program, Mr. el elvi 11e had 11 Very c leer call and Iris entity friends 111(1 glad 10 vee 111111 around, Wt ngtutm MI e. F. Buchanan has told bee benniifnl home on ;":mule street to Ardra t:' 741y10r. WE 1 Mrs. Buchanan purposes moving to Torou- 10. Oranbrook Clnrrclles will not open foe next Sunday but, it is hoped that by the following Sabbath the way will be cleat'. Friday evening n2' this week the Fanners' Olub will meet here at 8 neburr. An tildees e expected nears Mr. Morgan, of Pahnerstolr. 1VEnotNG 131OLLh.—A quiet but pret- ty wedding took place at St. Judea' church, Brantford, Saturday, Nov, 2nd, at 2 p, rn., when Mies Ella, young- est daughter of W. P. mid Mrs. Bray, Oranbronk, became tate bride of And- rew Ohapman;Kennedy, of 131.0n1 fere. The bride, who was attended by Allem Edith Charlton, mitered the church on the arm of Robert Charlton 11111 pro- ceeded to the altar where Cape Rev, Jenkins petforrned the wedding rere- tnouy. She looked charming in a gown of while silk crepe with bridal veil of fine tulle and silk lace enrbroid- ery full otange blossoms which calve from Nottingham, England. The bride also carried a sheaf of white bridal roses and ferns, After 1 h sign- ing of the register the bridal party proceeded to their home 011 Sheridan street where a dainty luncheon was served followed by the good wiehes of their many friends, amid eliowers of confetti. The many beautiful pres- ents showed the high esteem in which the happy couple is held. Belgrave Pte. James 0011lles, brother to Chas. Goulds who is here from Toron- to, was killed in France on October 281h• He went overseas with the 181st Huron Battalion and was 1t fine young man. Deceased was a nephew of Jas. Anderson, 5th line, Morris. Aim L. 1MI. SPROAT DIES IN TORON- To.—Mach symathy will be felt for J. G. and Mos. Sproitt and family, Stmt. ford, in the loss of their second oldeet daughter, Lula May, who passed away Saturday at Toronto, with pneumonia after an illness of only 10 days. Her death is mourned by a large circle of friends with whom she was a great favorite, She is survived by father and mother, 3 sisters, Beatrice, Ruby and Jessie, and 4 brothers, Chester, oveaseas, and Douglas, Wesley and Fraser at horse. The funeral was held from the family residence, 382 Cambria -et., Stratford, Monday afler- mem. One/teed was employed in the store of Feirwealher, 'Termite. She is a noise to Mrs. D Sproat and Janles and; Mrs, Anderson, of Belgrave and Morris towuehip. DR. GIItLEOYLE DIED IN ENGLAND. —A:fety hours after receiving a letter from Capt, T. R. Guilfoyle stating that be was well, his mother, Mrs, Mary Guilfoyle of 882 Adelaide street, London, received a telegram Thurs- day evening, announcing his death from pneumonia at Witley Camp, England Oct. 28. Besides his Mother he leaves a widow, Mrs. Ruth Guil- foyle, who is nursing in New Belford, Massachusetts ; 3 sisters, Mrs. W. B. Struthers, Monition, Ont, ; Mrs. P, .Lichtenberger, Stevensville, Ont. ; (01d Miss Annie Guilfoyle, principal of the High School at Erin, Ont., itnd one brother 0. W. Guilfoyle of the Royal Bank at Santa Domingo, West; Ladles. Dv. R. W. Shaw, London, is uncle, and Miss N. Shaw, of 682 Ade- laide street, Loudon, is an stn t. Capt. Guilfoyle graduated in medium from Western University in 1013 and spent a year in the Guelph Gemonil Hospital as house surgeon before doming t0 13elgrave to take up a peaetiee• Sign- ing onwith the 0.A,1VI.0.inJune of 1010, he went to Salonika, where he wee stationed until December of 1017, While there he was attached—to the base hospital. In February of this year ile caste home on a short sur. lough. Ile went to England 111 June ler. t hea. where e had been working 'Since. Ili his last letter, which was sent from Witley Camp, where he had been stationed, he says that he was well, but there was a great deal of siehnes8 there: Saturday evening, Oct. 21311i, Rev. Mr. Boyle, Pte, Ohms. Cole and James Wi human representingthe g , t Young People's Society of Knox Presby- teeialr Church, .Belgrave, called on Pte. Earl Anderson tail presented 111111 with a Bible and the following address :—DEAR .l]AR.o.-We regret very much that owing to the (pideinio our Society cannot meet; with you 08 a body, but asrepresentingthe Society we meet with you I.,lighb to express their good wishes to you in your great undertaking. Vets are going as many before you h'tv0 gone, under en inner constraint of duty to your country and yOtw (sod. We will miss you in mu' Society where there 18 so much need of young men of your ability and zeal but we believe that the salve faithfulness to duty and right will be yours in your future career and a wid6r field of nvefuhness will openop to you as tits ' goes by, We e t' ust 1r 1 11 that that Held will be here at home when the war i8 over. To you and us, however, the future is all unknown and realizing this we pre- sent y011 with this little Bible in the hope that it may be a guide to you through life's -eventful an11 rugged path, and also a reminder of the Car '1'o Hand Speciai Price off Car Potatoes 1 i,b I1 11 t melt PP '( i1 nil f, r Ir. gput g1„tmaty of Potain eldeitseise' fee loadioe eerie next seek. Phones 2 Stove 48 ; Residence 27. W, J. McCracken, Brussels Jones Expert Watchmaker Lias returned to Bnlesels and is prepared to do all Tilade of Watch and Clock Work Yours may be a capable time- keeper but by incompetent re- pairing you have lost faith in it. Bring it to lire. I will repair the worst wrecked watch or clock and will do it reasonably. Work may be left at my home. Call 'Phone No. 80 foe informa- tion, Eyes Tested and Glasses Supplied friends iu Knox Y. P. S. and the Many pleasant and spiritually profit- able meetings we have had together, We hope that you will not be long away and that we may see and hear from you from time to time, That the kind Father, who watches over His children and allows no one to pluck them out of His hand, will keep you in the hollow of His hand is the prayer of the Y. P. S. Signed on be- half of the Society. OHAs, W. DOLE, JAs, 0. WIGHTr,IAN, Amex. M..BOYLE. Walton We are sorry to hear that Rev, 11r. Oraik of Dawn Mills, has been ill with influenza Eu Montreal, We hope he will sooty be o. k. The Board of Health ban is still in effent in Grey township, thereby shut- ting off services in the 3 churches in Walton next Sunday, RED CRoss.—A special mooting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12th. Lunch will be served. Donations of fruit cake, maple sugar and home made candy and money will be thankfully received at this meeting. These art- icles wilhbo used to help f111 Christmas boxes for the soldier boys. Let there be no slackers. Ethel Church and school will be welcome atter the enforced holiday. Good progress is being made by Miss Margaret McDonald we are pleased to report. Regular meeting of the Girls' Pat- riotic club will not be held next Mon- day night. On account of churches being closed great opportunity is afforded for Sun- day visiting. Wm. Clark, is able to be about after his severesillness. Other sick people are also irnprnving, "Flu" seems to be on the decline. The patients ate an the mend and' no new sues reported, Donnell ;net last Monday in the Township Clerk's office, Routine business occupied the day, Geo. Brown, illyth, 0lareti a Ander- son and Will. Burgess, Brussels, spent Sundayevening e ni n6 at G. M. Mitchell's. A ntiulbe, of ladies from Listowel dressed in uniform for the occasion spent Hallowe'en at A. L,111oDonald's, Every Hundred subscribed to the Victory Loan makes the Hun -dread more. Buy a Bond, See A. H. Mac- Donald. Win. Hall, and D. Milne are eXplor- big gravel hills around here trying to locate a suitable place for the Stone Crueller. The war and "Flu" seems to have put Nov. 5th in the shade. Things of minor in,pertance seem to pass un- noticed in times like these. There will be no church set vices in Ethel or Grey township next Sabbath as Board of Health think it wise to continue the bar over the corning Sunday, A car of coke came here but had to be returned as it was for foundry purposes and not suitable for domest- ic use, Too bad as it was needed all right, A wonderful improvement has been made by Thos. Vodden to the House 011 the farm property West of Ethel, Mr. Vodden is determined to have everything bits. Halloween passed off as usual with a few tricks by the bnys, 811011 as stealing glues, upsetting small buildings, etc. A 11111nber 0 witches w it 1 C 18 were around 0 hd peeking through windows, Rev, E. J. and Vise Fair, Toronto, are guests at the Pare mage. The lat- ter is inepr0ving in health we aro glad to state. Visitors are father and sis- ter, respectively, of Mrs, (Rev.) Sohn - 5011, School wili lie -open Next Monday Winter It is ex pouted. that the Continual ion . and Pulite, Schools of Benseels will open next Monday niort1ing after the 3 weeks holiday, (1(11104• the Board of Health direction, 13oth leachers and pupils will be glad 111 get Intek 10 1 110 regular order of (hinge, !'here tvill need to he a ge0(11110 ",lig in" to (1'.c t cent,' the Bute lost if 1110 1 year's peones are 10 pan out. ae good lie 11811111. "hurl ybody al it -next Mon- dav"iee t esIn 1 tray. Brussels Board of Health request Gott pupils outeide of town bring 41 medical certificate to then' that there has been no la grippe in Iheu homes for the past two weeks. Thursday overrate of this weak, at 7,30 o'clock, boxes will be packed for the Christmas presents to the soldier boys Overseas at the home of De. and Mrs, Feeguson. Any person wishing to help will be welcome, ]obis Alice Bari and bliss Rhea Mc- Lelland will represent the Bible Soci- ety thea year as Collector's. Ethel and locality has a great record in their cunteibutinns to this cause anis the Collectors have rendered splendid serv- ice. i11 the past. Society is appealing for liberality this year specially on ac- count of last year's outlay for bibles to the soldiers. Jamestown Mee. Alex. barest has gime to Birch Run, Minh., to visit with her daugh- ter. Help the Bible Society by a gond subscription. It is also a 'Victory Loan." The school vacation caused by the desire to steer clear of the influenza Fepidemic, has made quite a gap in the all term. The people of this locality did not forget that Oorp. Charlie Forest fell on October 28, Although absent he ie not forgotten and his zeal for the Empire's cause will linger long as It happy memory of his sacrifice. A party was speaking of the "good old days" and called up the name of Mr. Rattan "and his wnudetfnl ability in trapping and hunting. The red roan of the forest had nothing nn that agile, keen eyed foimerMorrieite, Bluevale J. King, Ethel, is at preeent visiting relatives around here. Miss Florence Aitchison returned to her school 0n Monday, Robt. and Mrs. Bosnian, Winghant, spent Sunday with relatives here. Mrs. ML Watson is on the sick list but we hope she will soon be better. Frank Stamper has gone to London where has joined the Military forces. Misses Hazel Stamper' and Jennie Yeo spent Sunday with "Vire. Wm. Hall. A. and Mrs, Procter and;Miss Verde, Morris, visited relatives here on Sun- day. Rev. Mr. Burgess was on the sick list for afew days but is better now and will be able to resettle next Sun- day service in Bluevale at 10.45 a. nn, Johuston's at 1.30 and Browntown at 3 p. w. Morris Mrs. Fred. Brewer, 3rd line, has been quite ill with lagrippe but is making a good recovery. Itis expected church services will be held next Sabbath at the Johnston church at 1.30 and Ebenezer at 8 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Burgess officiating, The Court of Revision in connection with the Voters' List being prepared for North Huron bye election will be held Thursday, November 14tH. Ad- vertisement may be read on page 4. Pte. Anderson made a fitting reply and the evening was thrown open For games and social ohat, Jno, Bell played a number of selections on the violin, accompanied by his daughter, Mise Maude. A very enjoyable even- ing was spelt by all. Pte. Anderson eft for London to resume training Thursday morning. LETTER 0>• 000DOLENCE,—Follow- ing letter speaks for itself:—Blyth, Oct. 19, 1918. To Mrs. J. Meteleoy.— We the members of the Elyth quart- erly Board, desire to convey to you ear heartfelt sympathy in your sad bereavement, We feel that yout grief would be almost unbearable, were it not fov the source of the Divine comfort and consolation we have all access to, and yctt especially, must have drawn freely .from this source of supply. We do not under- stand why this sudden death should fall upon one who was so greatly deeded to care fol'Ort ant our little family but some day we your understand. We know that tete One who rules over us is too wise to err, too gond to be unkind, Bro. McElroy was admired by all, he was an indust- rous, kind, and loving husband and father. Since becoming a member of the Board be was always willing to do his part especially in the last year, when the felt that a share of the church work rested .span him, he be- came the more active and was greatly concerned regarding the welfare of the Church. While he is now removed from our midet his work is going on. In the parable of "The !Valente" it was said, Thou hast been .faithful over a few thiu55 I will make thee 10108 over many thnlge, enter thou into the Joy of the Lord," lolay we 0011 believe from this that the Father had seen a greater work for his servant to do and may we not suggest that this may, if not explain What, l w t Seemed 90 1 f mysterious to es in the removal It of those we feel are so useful here. Be- yond this world there are "many thing8" over which the servant faith- ful may be "set" that he may still do and with greatly enlarged opportuui- Merage For Battelle An up-to-date Equipment has been inetalled in the Overland (*mage at Wing - ham foe the care of Stor- age Batteries. Send us your Battery (11,ci we will guarantee That it will get OS gond attention (te is pos. sible to give them. As there will be areat scarcity of new cars next season, it will be well to have your engine over- hauled during the Winter. Charges moderate. Came in and let us talk it over with yen. Overland Garage, Wongham 5 which he had loved so well, while at the same time he also shares the Joy of the Lord, Signed ou behalf of the Blyth Quarterly Board, ERNEST BENDER, HENRY HORNET: Walter Forrest and Wm. Woodrow have gone to Algoma on a hunting expedition. They will be away 2 weeks, We bar a roast of deer. The 100 acre farm of Andrew Tay- lor, being N. e Lot 12, Con, 0, has been purchased by H, B. Alcock, 7th line, who gets immediate possession. Price is said to be $3,500. Mr, Alcock is a thrifty farmer and he now con- trols several farms in the township. Mr. Taylor bought the aforementioned farm from J. Craig, now of Blyth. ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION,—The many friends and neighbors of Pte. Earl Anderson met at his father's home on Wednesday evening, Oct. 30th. Chief event of the evening was the presentation of a safety razor and signet ring to Pte. Anderson by Edwin Armstrong. The address was read by Murray Johnson :-5tht line, Morris, Oct. 30, 1918, To Pte. Earl Anderson, DEAR, FRIEND.—We your friends and neighbors, have gathered tonight to show our respect for you and our good wishes for your future safety and desire to express our ap- preciation of your intended efforts on behaif of the cause of Freedom and our Canadian flag. We ask you to accept this Gold ring and Safety razor as a small token of our respect and es- teem. May you be spared to return ere' long and again take up your peaceful' accuprtlon among us. We trust scion this war may terminate in complete' victory foe the Itigbt for which we and our Attlee have so long striven and may you help put the Hun where he can no more carry 0n his murder - nus work. Signed on behalf of your friends, JOE CLEGG, EDWIN ARMSTRONG, MURRAY JOHNSON, Grey Pumpkins are a short crop. A number of people base the grippe, Fall work is hehlg well cleared up. We'll be glad when church and school ate ones more at the regular program. Plowing is being done by tractor in some places in Grey. Some to go all right ton. Total taxes to be collected this year in Grey lowuship total $07,000 in round Hemet'. Mee. McCallum is hnule ft sin Toron- to, where she was nursing her son, Zech., and his funny who 11011 influen- za, There was 0 large attendance at the Auction Sale of James MCFadzeau Tuesday afternoon and prices were good - Tax Oollector Bishop is out on the warpath and its up to everybody to ''go over the top" as we have the "goods" 111 sur )0890081011, The recent rains show clearly where grading and geaVPHillg aye required on the highways. If the Pathmasters would see that the standing seater could get to the ditches a great good Weald be wrought. CARD OF THANES.—We wish to thank many Mende for their sympa- thy, in word and deed, exemplified to 09 during the illness and subsequent' dernise of our brother, the late Wm, Neil Duncanson, It will never be forgotten. Yours truly, SISTERS AND BROTHER, DIIIT.—It is with deep sorrow and rimiest that we retail the death of Willinin N., son of the late Archibald and 151 is, Dimeanson, 17tH eon, Grey, who passed away Sunday morning, Oetol,.'v 27th, after a brief illness, ;De- ceased was an upright, good -living man, of a cheerful disposition and was a enc'r al favorite with � ] old and young. y ting, Mr, Dencauson was born on the farm on which he had continuously made his home until the time of his death. Interment took place Tuesday after- noon in the family plot, Bruseele cem- etery, Rev, Mr. Lundy tetkiug charge ties' and powers, the work of Christ, of the eerviee, The pallbearers were t W. H. HERR, Profirietor -- 44++++++344-14+++++++++++++9 With the Soldier Boys •Whd•3.3•'1••Ffi+•1F'3•44'h•1•*'1'++ +•A444.,t Pte. Steve Thibldeau, who wee wounded. is about all right again. I3e is still in England. A letter from Pte. Gari'. Jamieson says he is nearly all right from the wounds in his hip, received some weeks ago. Jae is in so English hos. pital. Roy Ste wart, of townswho is with a Flying cusps. its Suueyide, hae been "enjoying" quarantine on account of the influenza epidemic. That's the way to head it off. Dr, F. T. Bryans writing from Eng- land says they arrived overseas in good time. The Dr. is hearty and able for work. It was Pte. Fred. Hunter's right hand that received the damage. Ile has been in a French hospital and is improving nicely i ely oId friends will be glad to hear. —Wm. J. and Neil Duncanson (cam. sine), John Stewart, R. L Taylor, Jim. Coutts and Archie McCallum. De- ceased wag unmarried and leavee three brothers and five instate; to mourn the loss of a loving brother. Relatives have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends, Good News from the War During the past week Torkey and Austria-Hungary surrendered uncon- ditionally to the allies. Bulgaria W115 out before and uuw it is up to the Kaiser to do the same act 01: else pay the inevitable penally of the best drubbing he ever heard uf. The allies are determined to see the job through so that militarism will bite the dust. Terms have beau subm,teed to Ger- many that if accepted hostilities will cease and the queetiuu of ludemnities be considered, bear couditiuus are Withdrawal of German At my 30 miles beyond the Damuwe. /lauding over eutire navy, eubmarfuee and aerial fleets. Helagulunti island fortiere to pass to Allies. War tluLflt and sup- plies to be left in France and Belgium. 1t is expected that these will be ac- cepted in the very ileal' future. By the withdrawal of Austria and Turkey theAllies have the petvuege of taking their armies and nestles through these countries to get at the Huns on the East. The casualties have been heavy and the world will be well pleased when final victory for the Allies is proclaim- ed. letter from Pte. Fred. liunter This letter was written before Fred. was wounded. We are glad to hear he is getting along well acd hope to soon see him back to his many friends in Brussels and locality, REc. %V. E. STAFFORD, Brussels : DEAR FRIEND AND PASTOR,—This being Saturday afternoon slid nothing to do but sit around I thought I would drop you a few lines just to pass the time away for it doesn't seem very long siuce I wrote from Willey. As you will see by the head- ing I have changed my plate cf abode and the climate in France seems just a trifle warmer than what we were ac- customed to over in England, but nevertheless I am flue and getting along o. k., even if we are getting very near to where the "fan" is going on. The last two nights we have been en- tertained right royally with both bombs and shells, but with nc effect, Fjust a waste of ammunition. Life in rance is somewhat of a change from what we had in Wiite m Willey. ere we build our own houses and I just wish you could see some of the creations. They are mostly underground and if you were around some morning just after the breakfast call you would see beads pop up from all dn'ections of the ground. On moving to a new area the first thin i "bivy," " iia for the nearest town y'' ' so we hit w toil salvage enough wood for the roof and with it, shell boxes and sods we soon have a good warm, comfortable dugout. I wish you could see some of the towns the Germans have evacuated or were driven out of. We used to read the daily papers regarding the destruc- tion but a person hasn't the least con- ception of what they are really like. Some look just like heaps of stone ; you could hardly realize that there had ever been houses on the areas. t think the Hun has a lot to answer for and he has been getting "some" of his reward this last two months. I haven't been lucky enough to run across any of the Brussels boys and was just out trying to look upStewart Fax but find his Batt. has ust gone into the lines so will aura look him up when they Come out for he will likely know where most of the boys are, Well, Mr. Stafford, I haven't much news to write but there is lots I could tell. May have the pleasure of that at a future date. I am fine and happy and getting used to the big guns roar- ing and hearing the shells whizzing overhead, I tell you it makes a fellow feel like ducking his head, Will al- ways remember my flr8tnightuphere. Well, here's hoping everything is going flue at B(058ele and the war soon o over I v s that,' will beable to et there once more, We used to think the old town was away behind the times, etc., but the place weuld look good to us now, So, with best regards to Gerald, I remain, Yours Truly, 3182029 I.+'I1IlD, HU r ot. 1rateee, Oat, Sth,1l918,