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The Brussels Post, 1918-11-28, Page 1VOL. 47 /170, 22 Per A Minn; in A dva nee - • • - • ." U.SE 1.S. ONTARIO, TII y, N()1'1.111;ER 28. 1918 " 0111 11111101.11..11.01.1110.1/180. 11 111 11 1111. Ma 111 MEE Farmers rik Here 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 capital 8 8,000,000 Reserve Fund 12,000,000 Resources 100,000,000 F. H. GILROY Manager Brussels 'Branch New Advertisements Lost—Dr. Vane. New books—Jas. Pox. Par sale—Joim Grant. Por sale—W, P, Stratton. Cows for sale—Armen Lowe, 00 mud. lost —Wm, Thompson. Hay for sale—G.A. Deadman. Anotion sale—Cereal Verheye. Wanted—Farmers' Fertilizer Co. Piga for sole—Crawford Strachan. Double your pay—Central Business College. pizfrict Seaforth A. number of frieuds presented W. Somerville, agent of the G. N. W. Telegraph Company last week with a handsome gold headed oane, bearing an appropriate "Victory" insceiption, as an appreciation of the bnlietin service furnished by him during the war. The annual Thank-offeeing meeting of the Womenat Missionary Society was held in the fleet Presbyterian church, Thersday afternoon. Ad. dress, given by Mis. Grigg,. of Bur mah, India, wilt) is vieitiug friends here, was listened to with tnneh Iu- tei'eslO by a large am:liana% Offertory amounted to $222, Me, and Mos. Grigg were assigned to duty in France and are now in Canada on furlongh. Belmore Mrs. Wm, Lowry is visiting her claitgh ter, Mrs. W, Nichol, Teenton, Nes, Jno. Coats, &Blarney, is visit - hag her daughter, Mrs, H. Lowry. Miss Blanche Iewin "Tent to few clays last week with Wingham feiends. Mrs. R. E, Jackson,Witigham, visit- ed her parents, Wm, arid Mee. last week, The Presbyterians Sunday School has begun to practice for the ()heist- mas Tree entertainment. Mrs, Geo. Bremner left on Friday to spend the Winter with her daught- er M1'8. Carmichael, of North Bay. The Presbyterian manse is about finiehed, It is a fine structure, *We hope Rev. Mr. Sinclair and family will enjoy its nomforts. Wm. Tremble has sold his 100 acre farm, 1711 Cone Howick, lo W, B, Edwards. We tin not know what Mr. Tremble Intends doing. Cranbrook Rev, A. A, Laing. of Beitansville, is expected to officiate, in Knox chinch next Stanchly morning, Partners' Club is expecting a ecor Of soft mat for their members. They un- loaded a car of shorts this week, Friday afternoon Mrs. (Rev.) Mann, of Brussels will give an addeese at the W. M. 5. Thankmffering service of Knox Ohurch. She Is a good speakei. and is President of Maitland Peesby- terial. A busy season has just closed with George Siernon's cider mill. 'Median Wonder when George is sura a good haml at cider throb he makes e(0d) slow progress getting side -het ancl still tiontennetlane bachelor ways. Ghee I who is to Mame Falterers' OLTIB,—WednOSday even- ing of host week the Ceanbrook Farm - eta' Club met with President It L. McDonald in the altuir. Addresses were given by Peesident lialbeet, of the U.sts. O. and Manager Biatchfued, of the 0o -operative Compatty, The following delegates will attend the Annual Convention of the 'United Peewees of Ontario, ea Toil:Into, on December 1(3-18 .-11, L. "McDonald, Ftlitoe, Roht. Mt:Taggart, in°, MoNab, 3no, Shiele, Joe McKay, There are up weeds of 1,80-membere be— longing to Cronbronk Olub. The co- operative shipment of liege will be undeotaketa Thustalay being the day of shipping from Ethel when ears are available. McNaught station on the C. P. R. may (0180 be a chinning point if Mattes are put in for loading. Ed, Fulton, See.-'1'seas., will look "Mee the shipping, which will be cm the f. 0. b. principle, Next Monday a meeting of Oran- broolc and Ethel Presbyterian con- gregations will be held here to consid- er to call to a new paatoe. Rev. A., J, Mann, Brussels, will preside as interim, Moderator. Representatives from KDOX cloned" were at Wingham Wednesday attend- ing a special meeting of Presbytery in considering the Forward movement. The Gramm family, consisting of Jno, and ;Jacob and Misses Annie and Eliza purpose removing to Galt where they will make their home. Good wishes will accompany hem, Ibis a good ninny years since the late Jacob Gramm firstilocated here, An addition of 1843 feet has been added to the front of Harry Keys' house on his farm. It will be veneer- ed next year. Mr. Keys has also put cement flooring in his stables and also a system of waterworks. - He is de- termined to have everything neat oral handy. We commend him for It. Morris Council met Monday. Jimmy Jackson is back from a, trip to the West: A few weddings are programmed for the next two months, . Several cases of influenza in the township but all improving, we are glad to hear. Nurse Ferguson, who has been very diligent in caring for others, has been ill herself bot is improving nieely. - Mantua and Mrs. Jackson, Sth line, have been on the sick list but miasma they will soon be as hearty as ever. Among those who attended the lammed of the late Mrs. Donald. Currie were Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Bayne, Hamilton ;. Geo. Kennedy and Wil- frid Oumbetland, Listowel ; Mee, W. Williamson and Miss Margaret and Murray and Miss Wilson, Winghate. We are sotry to hear that Mrs. George McOall sr„ Sth line, has been stricken with a stroke of paralysis, affecting her rightside and her speech. She is about 71 years of age and a fine o'd lady whom we hope vill some allow impeovements Mr. McCall has been an invalid for years. He is in the eighties, Miss Violet Anderson, eldest daughter of Jas, and Mrs, Anderson; 5th line, Monett, was operated on last Iselilay at the Wingham hospital for appendicitis. She is getting along incely. 'Violet had been attending the. Brussels Continuation soline1 up to the Wetinescley night before her operation. We hope she will anon be att well tos,eveis F,LNOTTON DAY NEXT MONDAY.— Nor111 Huron bye Election conies off next Mouday with the 8 candidates fir the flehl, making it a difficult problem to cipher out as to the winner, IF Morels will give Reeve W. H. Fraser 200 of a majority it tvill help him welt° AL P. P. after his name. Some say he will win by.a big nount but the way to get there is by the record of the ballot boxes. Oora Butgoseas.—Last Saturday 8 pip' about 0000113118 old were market - eel by Robb, Soott, 0111 line, at 131,119 - seat. They weighed 700 pounds, end ab $17 50 netted $122.50. The pigs were the property of errs, and Miss Scott who fed 4 but reserved one for the family table, This is 1(0 new venture for these ladies ancl ehould encourage ahem to get busy in the badness of helping supply tiro world's treed's. MoOneogree—Wasstatasas—A qtoieb wedding took place on Thursday, of last week, at StS John's Anglican elitiech, West Tolman when Miss Ida eba, third daughter of W. ti. and ire. Weneley, Oollingwood, wee un- ited in maeriage to John Flemieg Mc- Chaelten, 15. D., of nagersville, late of the O. A. 111, 0,, teranee, Rev. (Major) Re McNamara officiating. Dr. and Mts. McCracken, aftee a short trip, will live in Itagersville. Cott- grattdations, The groom is 0. een of VV.'''. and Mes. McCracken, 4th line, Dna is well known here. 11111111' flitay J. Wilson, retitled England on Oa. 1811, going with the Canadian Tank twit. He 11.01113D3 nhaUt 800 other e 111 wi al 1111110'DM 011 thiphoard, 38 being consigned to the deep Garry 3988 /I/ 010(4100mm hospital, when %whims whet e he watt receiving splendid trPatment, FlY2I2 YOUNI; LADY 11(09 entry to 10.1)01 30 the decease ((1 1(11803 Elizabeth, seeond daughter or Po vr and Mrs, Jeektom, Tisdale, Sask., fornteely of Ude township. She pas - sea away last Malay, in her 21st year. Mise Jackson was a school teachm and when bee tehool was tensed, on an- emia of the influenaa epidemic, !she volunteered to rendre' much needed help in nnesing the sick, She con - teamed the disease and passed away aftee an illness of 2 weeks, This is the (181. 11(11931) in a family of 11 children. She virtually yielded up her life to save others and will long be lean -lat- hered for the supreme sameness The bereaved will share largely in the sympathy of old Mends, Erereneem item REM—About 3 o'clock last Friday morning the Spirit of Elvin, Blackburn, widow of the hole Donald Currie paesed away to the Great Beyond, in her 00th year. Hite was conscious to timely the cloue, Deceased was boon in lreltuod and came to Canute in her youth, locating in Galt viol nits,. About 111 years ago she was united in marriage to Donald Currie and they came to Morris town- ship taking up 100 acres, Smith Lot 28, Con. 4, then a bush farm. By in- dustry and thrift the land was tinned into fruittul ileitis and is °still in 3)05' 805910(1 of the fatuity. Mr. Ourtie died 28 years agn. ft will be up to- wards 00 yours since Mr, and Mrs. Ourrie atrived on the 4111 line. The sifeviving children are aa foliowe :— Sohn, Maiastone, Sask; ; Nelson, Young, Sask. ; Robert on the home- stead ; Mesdames Jno. Bayne and N. Arnold, Hamilton ; Mrs. Al beet, Crooks and Miss, Martha 000710, Mor- ris, There are 18 grandchildren and 7 great grand children. Funeral took place Monday afternoon to Brussels cemetery, Rev. A. 3, Mann, deceased's pastor conducting the service. Pall - beavers were Jas. and Harvey Bryant, L. Armstrong, F Duncan, Chas. Davis and Jno. Work, Mrs, Currie enjoyed the goodwill 02 (1. large circle of friends and was a splendid type of womanhood. She was diligent, neigh- borly, a good manager, hospitable and ever ready to do her part. For a number of yeare she was vets, hail yet was bright and cheerful. Like a ripe sheaf 51)8 0080 ready for the heav- enly gamer. Grey Oliver' and Mrs. Hemingway and family visited Jas, and Mrs. McCul- lough, Teeswater, Mise Helen Notton, who is training as 0,110058 at Stratford, was 100(90 101' a shott vacation during the past week. Will. and Miss Beth. Hoover arriveol home last week from an 'enjnytoble trip with relatives and friends in the West, PoNSAGEMENT,—Mr. and Mrs, 100. Lake announce the engagement ot their youngest) daughter, Mary Et to Pte. Lyle S. Hopper, of Morris town- ship, marriage to take place in De- cember. Norznan jackson, of Tisdale Sask., is visiting relatives in Grey and Mor- ris. He is a former Alorrisite being a son of Peter and Mrs. Jackson, form- erly of the 8th line, Movels. Mrs, T. Al000k is the visitoe's mint. CARD OP THANKS,—Ittrs. Robert alcOutcheen and family wish to thank their warty Wends and neighbors for theft, kindness in their sudden bereave, meet in the loss of a kind husband and father. Those kind acts will never be forgotten. Cadet Harold Patterson, who is with a Flying corps at Beemsville camp, is calling on relatives and Mende, He is a son of Jno, and Mrs. Patterson, or Oarrievale. Sask,, who were forum residents of Ibis town- ship, who went West a number of years ago. The visitor was born- in Grey. MATRIMONIAU—A pretty ond inter. estIng event took place on Nov. 20th, at, Mettle Grove Farm Rhea town- ship, the home of Alex: and Mrs. Hied, when their youngest danghter, Floretme Matilda, 0088 0131105 in mar - siege to William Itnetwell Speiran, of Grey toweship, The bride entered the wipe lerming on the arm of her father, and the ceremony was pet - formed by Rev. 3. W. Johnson. Men- cielsolms wedding march was played by Miss Myrtle Spelean, 8191:00 of the groom. Beide was dressed in white silk crepe -de -aerie and pearls with slippers to match and retread a sheaf limpet of chrysanthemums and (11)11)]' 011 hair fern. The groones gift to the bride was a handsome ennbuest of pearls And 10 his sister a white ivory toilet set. While the register was be- ing signed his sieter played Iltrevetore. The young couple led the way t1,oeful,1111ye dining MOM, which was 189 1011)110' in pink and. white and all partook of a sumptuous wedding din- ner. Bside's going away suit WU of taupe silk with shoes to match black velvet hat and red fox turs. 'Guests were.present from Atwood, 13tusseht, Haveiston, Britton and Listowel,' May many blessings and comforts come to the home of Mr. and Mee, Speiran, Rowe, aloCheretrealote PAesosts —By the death of Roble W. McOut- ehoon st•the family eesideene, Con, 1, the township lost one- of its best known and most 'highly reseeded citizens. While not seemuely ill, the deceased bad been in failing health for the past few years, and of late ho suffered from a heavy cold. Despite all that 000(15 be done for him he putted peacefolly away fialnrclay evening, Nov, nth, in his 82nd year. Me, McOutcheon was both in Ireland, County Down, but whenlo young Man THIS /DISTRICT A WINNER THE HONOR FLAG firtiesele and Grey township oven a Victory Honor Flag by attaining a, higher standard than was set for thein in the Victory Bond Campaign that closed on November lath, The totals 09029 1305 follows :— Is. S. Scott, 1118 subscribers $ 102,080 MeDonald, 02 '. 31,050 A. 11. MaeDonald, 111 " 30,400 Paid to Batiks, 57 " 35,750 5202,250 The County.Cornmittee set $175,000 as the approxmnote 81(100(18(1.1)5 many V7000. (101)1009 filtfli it was prohibitive as 100 89 flag earning was conoerned. 18 111 a. compliment to the 011.11V/18SP113 and alert the subscribes,• Flag is fly- ing et Ole Brussels postoffice. Above ant is a representative oetline, 19'. S. Scott obtained the eecond larg- est emount in the ()minty and was 1st 111 the number of subscribers, 3i MILLION DOLLARS IN MYRON CIL Huron 001101.0' reached and passed 310. goal with total subscriptions of $3,479,950 to the Victory Loan. Origin- al objective was $2,750,000, which was later increased to 53,850,000 and the large', objective was exceeded by over $125,000. The town of Godexieh contributed 5403,850, winning two "crowns" in addition to its honor flag. Only 4 canvassing districts the County failed to reach, Gael!. objective, These were Oolborne, McKillop, Bust Wawanosh and West Wawatiosh, Amounts subseribed in the V01.1004 dietries n f the C ounty 10(9(9 0,5 fo1cAshliela ...........................1l2331() Oolborne 711Goderirli town . 4(85 0 Goderich township ...... 128,700 Stvaillallaegyetownship and Bayfield 144,700 Hay township and Hensel! vil- lage Stephen . .. .. . .......... 251860,4853° 0 Usborne township and Exeter village Tuoketsmith ..... . 12176350° McKillop Grey townsbip aud Brussels 30°335° town vihage 202,250 32572,:435000 Seaforth Hullett township and 0111010(0 Morris township and Blyth villageEast Wawanosh ..... 111°25°0° West Wewanosh. ........... 83,800 Turnberry township and Wingham town ..... ..... 300,000 Howick township and Wroxe- ter village 207,850 53,479,050 came to Canada, first settling ab 0o- bourg. He later went to Hamilton and from there to St. Marys. When Grey township was known as the "Queen's bush," he came into it and by commendable enterprise and ener- gy he made for himself ancl family a comfortable home. In 1802 he mar- ried Elizabeth Stevenson, of Bien - altars!, to them were born 4 daughters and 7 sone, of whom the following survive :—Mrs. Andrew Good, Walk- erton ; Mrs. Wm, Martin, Listowel ; Samuel ancl John A. McOutcheon, Listowel ; and 'Robb. J. AlcOutcheon on the homestead. Funeral took place from his late residence Tuesday afteenoon, interment at Molesworth cemeteey, Rev, Mr, Bell, of Moles- worth Presbyterian church, officiated. 0 nephews of deceased were pallbear- ers. The bereaved family share in sinceve sympathy in their sorrow, Walton Another wedding or two are on the program but cannot give particulars yet. Rev. Ale. Bentley attended Goderich District Meeting. at the Nile, last week. We wish George and Mrs. Jackson many yeaes of prosperity and comfort in their new home on theiio fine farm. St. George'e church Guild will hold their annual 13aza8e Thursday, De- cember 12th, in the A. O. U. W. Hall. Victory Bonds went with a swing evened here, ander the diree- Hon of Jon. McDonuld, who secured $84,050 from 02,subsoribees, . Next Sunday afternoon F. H. Gil- roy, Beussels, win give an address ab Bethel church in the afternoon and in the. Methodist olitmeh here in the evening, The mutter will also be present. Mr. Fennell will sing a solo at Walton. J. H. Young, of Vanarsdal, B. 0., in remitting his sithseription to Tun POST 00r18t.18, under date of Nov. 10 :— "Tuve POST is always welcome and reaches here generally on Thursdays. We have had an abundance of "Fie at the Coast but our household has escaped it so far. Weathee is very Auturritt-like but the Indians predict a mita Winter. Wishing you all sole - was 19(101000 my "sub." DIED POR THE EIVIIIRE.—The .11308t welcome news that ever entered mil- lions of homes was heralded to all earners of the globe when it was an- nounced that "World war was over." Canatle has been exalted through the deeds and sacrifices of }tunic sons. Would that we all might celebrate this glorious victory with the same degree of enthusiaem, bob to many the news will recall, with pangs of sorrow, the departure of those near and deal. ones who gave their lives that we might enjoy this lainntpla and clelivetunce from the threatening tyranny of the Hun. A. cloud of sorrow was cast over our village and stareounditig ocnattey lesidey, Nov, llith, when the news flashed over the wire that Pte. Joseph Rowland was killed in actiorren Nov, 1st, He was the 015808 800 02 3110, and Mee. Row- land and was only in his 10t1> year. Joe was 0.50(10(81 favorite, be - mg a congeniel, kind hearted, jovial little ohap, and our sincerest eympa- thy goes to his heart stricken rela- (Ayes toed Mends, Re is survived by his father and mother and 2 brothers, Normal) and Lewis, Deceased enlise- ed in Brussels and sailed with the IfIlab Batt, November of last year. Wednesday a delegation Prom Duff's church attended a special meeting of Presbytery at Wingham, Regular meeting of the Red Chose Society will be bold Tuesday after - n00(1 in the A.. 0. U. 'W. Hall. Lunch will be served. Word was receive5 that both Rev. and Mrs, Chalk, of Dawu Mills, form- erly of Walton, who were on the sick list are now better, Thursday of last week the W. M. 5, of Duff's church Walton was fav- ored with a fine address by Mrs, (Rev.) Mann, of Brussels. Chifdren's service was ecinductes1 in St. George's church last Sunday after- noon when Rev, Mr. Smith preached an appropriate sermon. The Sacramenb of the Lord's Sup- per will beheld next Sabbath in Duff's church at 11 a. DI, Preparatory ser - vine on Friday at 2.30 p. DIED 1011 SCOTLAND.—At Illael bo- rough Avenue Glasgow, Scotland, James Nisbetb, the only son of .Mrs. John Niebett died Oct. Met, aged 51 years, On the 25th, 4 days hater, his mother passed away, aged 89 years. They were lovely and pleasant in their lives and in death they were not divided. Mrs, Nahai t was the only sister of James &Mine, of Wal ton. WALTON BEEP RING.—Tho 13th annual meeting of the Walton 13eef Ring Was held ae the hotue of Jno. and Mrs. Bennett Friday evening, Nov, 28ncl. Jno. Watt, Walton, who had taken over the butchering for the ring, as a patriotic duty, when J. Bell's son was called away by the Military Deaft, reported dividing 18882 lbs. of beef to 4S patrons, The 82 beeves averaged 448 lbs, each. $105,48 was exchanged to settle ac- counts with each other and everyone was settled and every ticket taken for the coining season which was ample proof of the satisfaction Mr. Watt had given. Wm, Murray was appointed Sem:Okay instead of Jae, McFadzeati, who has filled the post splendidly since the beef ring began, owitig to his leaving the community, having sold his farm. He will be geerttly missed, The alio., Offi0P1'S were ee-elected, viz :—Jno. Saltine, Chairman with Jno, Bennett, Jas. Lawson, W01. Natal) managing com- mittee ; 3.13ennett and D. Johnston, inspectors whose duties were light. M1'. 11/101 Mrs. Bonnett were tendered a hearty vote of thanks for their court- esy and kindness and obliging man- ner to the p810008 830 all times. Wal- ton Beef ring le a well managed con - nen. Last Sabbath a very large oongre. gallon assembled in Duff's church, Walton, at the morning service when a special memorial service in bonne our fallen heroes, Ptes. Thos. Sullivan, Nelson Davidson, who paid the su. peeme socrifice, ho the last victorious drive, also in honor of Pie, 30110 Kithconnell, reported missing, Ohnrch was apt-wept:lately draped With flags and buntitig. Choir led in a solemn eoinfoeting service of praise, the ladies singing an anthem and john 11,1cArtlinr a choice solo, "Ife wipes the tears from every eye." The pas- tor took for his theme, Rev. 0:0, "I SAW under the altar, the souls of them that were slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held," The sermon wee full of 11i 'tote of Thanksgiving to Almighty Goa for Victory and Peace and of deep and tender geatitude to the imy for I !wit. loyalty neat 1" '0 would's Liberty nod 1 !ip h eta 1141.112418t "Dead Mat cit iu S1.441" WM played by the organist, while 0144 ettegregallon stood with bowed heads. The 01)1(91111) reverent eerviee plotted with tilt: N811011R1 All 1111,11.1. .A1.131.00` 81014110' Rewire Dale 0.— Tht. roopli. of LION lotadit y, will deeply 1.141 P, 1,, 1.,U.11 of the death of Alhort gidiley I ewil I., Who to:eh:led Wrn. linevh1,1 with the faint work on the 139 11 Con. foleKillop, 2 yeats ago ;ant up tin. Pt Must y ['Xiang of the y,.ar talrn of Iliti istiAhtaliRt ,•linrefh, o. Oraik, Beet, es he oyes (momently ealled, beard tin- e ef his et:teary and humanity while leherieg its 11 local aSsieLan on 01 ('10(90 11 in Essex I'0)11111y, int however dearly he loved his work in the Muster's 9100yard, yet he felt (1111Y -hound along with whet, young neuthood of Canada and oir,irad 11101. .41' in 1 he infantry, training at Lon - 11011. N.,1 min; after enlisting lie was prowl,1 oil to 1110 rank or 0o/1,0E1d and 94a4 "1 ('('10(911 an efficient offieer. Then it ova. that the mil came for volunteer. fin. API.Viet? in Siberia and throwing aide his entemission he signed on with that Battalion and was on hi. way to that dietant post w hen i [Monza overtook Iiim and phoetel in a 110(31(1(001 111 British (4)01(100' Ilia, the dreaded disease plucked out the ardent Ill'e on Oct. 31s1. Belt was a young men of stirling 011(0081130.1 (0))] noble ambition and had he been spar, eft a blight future awaited him but the Mitetee (9101105 1)100 to a life of high- er serviee. While we regret 11111 DO. timely death we cherish the memory of his manly Christian endeavors on 1.1119 Walton circuit, both in chuseh service and Sabbath School. The re - m001115 were brought home to the stir - rowing family and laid to rest in the Kitchener cemetery. A rich profne- ion of flowers and the many expres- sions of sympathy were tokens of the respect of which the deep:vied was held both in civilian and military life. Ethel Geo, Pollard and Wilfred Eckmier have gone to work in the G. T. R, shops, Stratford, Neil and Mrs. McDonald, Acton, spent Sunday with former's brother, 1110 McDonald, Ethel, Miss Lizzie Hall left for Toronto on Tuesday, where she intends to spend. tit ee Winter months vvith friends in The service in the Presbyterian church next Sunday afternoon will be in charge of Rev. A. A. Laing, of Beamsville. The Farmers' Club are again mobil- izing ancl intend to ship a load of stook this week. They will require to concentrate their forces to down AVileiT The nembers of the Wonten's In - slime packed anti fomented 22 Cheistmas boxes to one boys overseas, recently, valued 81. 54.00 apiece. Mrs, Ferguson still has a qnantely of yarn foe knitting socks for the soldiers. The boys still need socks. The good news has been received that Tom 'Welsh, son 02 11)0 late Geo, formerly of this locality, who has been a prisoner in Austria, has been granted his release and is ex- pected home shortly. He was study- ing the (landau language there with the purpase of furthering his work in the Alaimo]) field. His home is in the ESS AND PRESENTATION.—A goodly number of the Presbyterian nongregation gathered at the home of Mrs. George Keauter, Thursday even- ing of last week, toes:tend congratula- tions to J. and Mrs. Nicholson, who had. recently returned from their wedding trip and. presettt Mrs. Nichol - 800 Set Of 811r consisting of knives, forks and spoons, Mrs. Nicholson has been a faithful leader of the choir for many years and ap- preciation of her services was mans - rested Thurerlay evening. Mrs, A. H. alettonalu read the following address and Mrs. W. 0. Stevenson presented the silver :— To Mate. NionoLsox,—We, the mem- berg of the congregation of Ethel Presbyterian church, have met this evening as an evidence of OUP recogni- tion of your services in the nateieel and Other work of the church. 117e cen assure you these seevices not the hese appreciated by us because they have been freely and voluntarily given and we wish yen to feel and 1011000 that your efterifice and getter - teats' Inove not been passer' by un - walked and unnoticed by us. We have fatten this opportunity, on this occaition when congratulations and good wiehee are in older, to express our gratitude for these services and we bust as in the past we leave enjoy- ed the companionship end counsel of Miss Spence, so in the future we raay not be deprived of the fellow. ship and assietanee of Mrs. Nioholeon. On behalf the congregation we tosk you to accept this set of silverware 81)01 11(03)0 that you may long be spared to enjoy and use it. We sincerely wish both yourself and Mr, Nicholson a safe and prosperous jouruey. on the Impulse of we, and that your ;toys and 1)158511154 1007 be roomy and your trials and diffinulties few, Signed on be- half of the congregation of the Ethel Presbyterian church. Wm. Brown, Geo, Dunbar, 0, Istokinier, Leslie Lake, Alex, Dunbar, Geo, Hutellineon, Mrs. Nitholeon replied briefly, thank- ing the friends for their Mildness and good wishee for herself and Mr. Nicholson. .A. abort progtana was given consisting of violin and mouth omen selections, solos and reudings, also some Scotch dancing by Miss Kate Stevenson, dressed in the High. land costume, after which a feudal Mine Was 5140108 101 games, Music, Ste, before "Auld Leeg Sytte" was sung, 1 W. 11. /RR, Pito' A. 11. Melninald rounded tip 81 hula eetillere for Vattory Bonds who in. V1.1111 530,400. P1110 is the way to back op the Empire 81111 secure it stole investment for coin ns We are sorry to report that 'One, youngest daughter of N. aria Mre, who has been staying with het uncle,. G. Addy. is down With ty- phoid but we hope she will soon be better, Grover 0111 has ateeived a car of soft fetal width is giving satiefaetion both for stove 81111 Ininace, P. J. Bishop is Fuel (Ion boiler and 50 1110' 11104 1,Vith`111iy held the balance in an even hand, The many friends of Rev. Dr, J. T. LeGear, Mansfield, Ohio, a one time Methodist pastor here, will be awry to learn that he WAS overeome recently in his pulpit, while preaching. 11 18 feared he will have to give up his church for a time. Aboutea dozen Ethel teeme were busy heeding stone hom the township cruehee in the Bateman pit to high - wept needing fitting lip. Road to the (4. 'P. 11. depot men in for rotten - tion. IVOI, Stevenson's engine suppli- ed the motive power foe the eroelter. Regular meeting ttf Ethel 1Vonien's inktitnte will he held l'hursday, Nov. 833.11)11 2 30 p. 01. 81 311'' home of Itirti, A. 11. elethmeld. A patriotio read- ing by Mee, W. Klein/0011 followed by Ron Call answered by a ilia re Ininan Lallc on "Unnecessary West," also music.. Ladies are invited to attend. A splendid social evening was held under the auspices of the Epworth League in the Inteement of the church last Issidtoy. Theme was to fine pro- gram of games followed by music and retulings. All who were there seemed to enjoy themselves and the new base - merit proved to be an excellent place for such an entertainment. We are very glad to notice that Corp. Howard E. R. Strachan, of this locality for valor on the field last July 090.8 rewarded by a 'unitary medal, Corp. amoebae was wounded but was soon back to the lines. He was after- ward slightly gassed but not very seriously, we guess, as he was over a, it shortly and once more after the enemy. With a big farm in Saskatche- wan waiting his return it is to be hop- ecl he will eoon be allowed to come back. Corp. Strachan is a good one. Jamestown Friday evening of this week, at 8 o'clock, the annual meeting in Vic- toria Hall will be held to receive re- ports, elect Trustees and attend to any other business, All interested are asked to attend. Wroxeter Miss E. Hazelwood was a Clifford visitor last week. Remick Mutual Directors will meet here next Tuesday. Rev, Mr. Mann occupied the pulpit in the Presbyterian church on Sun- day, Miss Della Rutherford, Toronto, spent the week mid with her parents, Wrn. and Mrs. Rutherford. Letters jest received from Ptes, At thur Rae, Edgar Lowry and Harry Wallet., who were recently wounded, state that they are progressing well. The monthly Hoose Fairs will be re- amed here this season, the 1st being held Saturday' of }next week, Decene- bet 7th. Succeeding dates will be Jan. 4, Feb, S, Mar. 8, and elpril 5, the first Saturday of each of the months. Monerieff John McConnville, who has lately returned from the West, has gone to take a situation in Toronto. The Lotd's Supper will be held next Sabbath at Knox church, Mon- orieff, at 2.30 p, na, Preparatory ser- vice on Saturday at 2 30 p. m. One of the finest baby girls in Hur- on Comity came to make its home at ls 0Rhten 811 IRveoebtehrt ss o2101:8.000,Russel heft' n is certainly ittereashig in value as well twasVepulatiot are sy to say that Marshall Harrison had the misfortune of losing 2 cows by part of the straw stack ou top of them during Sunday night of last week, It was a heavy loss as cows are a big price at the present time. The memorial service held last Sun- etiray4efeteri3neoraereiuh, e ot,,ophaotit"eoereothue, dzeeecins. ry Patterson and George Crawford who died for the cause of Liberty and Righteousness, will not soon be for- gotten. A large congregation filled the church and a chow of 22 young men led the praises, Rev. Mr, Lula- day preached a very appropriate 51 001.11108 that was most comfoeting and reassuring to all who heard it. Ser- vice closed with Delta March and National Anthem. Bluevale A very interesting meeting of the Women's Institute was held at the house of Me& 0. Garniss, Thursday of last week. Papers were given by Mrs. Geo, McDonald OD "The care of the house plants," also one by Mrs, J. F. McCracken on "Siete lines on the fOrin," which were very interesting and profitable, Miss Margaret Gas- niss sang "00 the Road to Home Sweet Home" in her usual good style. Report for month was 85 follows :— Donations'5 pillows, Mrs, G, Gannet ; 5 pillows, Mrs. W111. Mundell ; 1 pillow, Airs- G. Wright ; 4 bunches batting, Mrs, Stamper. Shipped to Red Gross 00 pairs pyjamas and to our boys overseas 04 pales sox and 12 sWev.ters, FELLOWS WITH A SWEET TOOTH,.. -OW. hagto the sugar shortage there 15 a coria - plaint that the usual simply of Christ - MEM 080(5109 Will fall far short of other years and Scalia Chem may have to 1111 019 00 other ')ees not dependant oh the saccharitte tnarket. This Might do good for one year.