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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1919-1-2, Page 1i• . [W' VOL. 47 NO ., q 1.50 Per Annum in Advance BRUSSELS. ONTARIO, THURSDAY, fANUARY 2. IgI$';t W. H. HERR, Proprietor 11111111111111 11111111 111 111 I ilei 18111 11111111 111 111111 1111111111 1111 1 111111111111 11111111111111 1 Farr I Here x�. ail 11 Just mail you' we deposit them cheques to us— and send you a../.1 to your credit ledgment, prompt acknow- If you need cash . by mail, too, sendin ve-cash your cheques registered letter. ' you the money in a We understand and gladly assist hi the Farmer's problems We will welcoi , . in every way possible, —THE Bank of Paid-up Capital 8 80600,000 Reserve Fuad - 12,000,000 Resources - - 190,000,000 e your account. ova Scotia to F. Fi, GILROY Manager Brussels Branch New Advertisements ltleetlon (lards. Wood—Brussels Couuell. Money found—Torn Poo!, Drug needs Ir, R. Smith. For,anLe—Chrls, Rogerson. Auction Sala—W. A. Dundee. Flour and Feed—W, G. Neal. Weekly Store News—James Fox, Wood or sale—Russell Robertson. Annum bleating—A grioulturhl Society. Misttitt '.au5 Belgrave Congratulations to Reeve Campb: of East Wawanosh, ands Reeve Elst of Morris. Belgrave is interested both. Mondayafternoon, Iterloou, Der, 80th, t ladies of Belgrave Methodist ohur met at the home of Lyle and M Hopper, 3rd line, Morris, and show' their good -will towards Mise M, Hopper, in view of her approaohi marriage, by giving her a wiscell eons shower. After opening the p' encs Miss Hopper replied in sults leen, to the s Wtc manygood wishes. Lm g was served and v aver o. eny j able y spent in soeitt] chat, Moncrieff A hearty welcome is being given our returned soldier bons. A ]hearty welcome to the New Yo, We greet it with joy and confider Will, Malan, 131 itiSh navy, ,vas he for New Year's. Be hopes soon to discharged, Board of Health re, 's that dity"Alc;1, 'hools closed till Jen. 12th, zit the "fln"epidemic Knox church, Mown its books open till Jen. lr' contributors givn or mail ing tdAlex, Mann, Treas., bei 15111. WiLsoo — McNAtrom.- hone of Ii. A. and dirs, Me •'Deerbauk Farm," the mania place at noon 00 Thutsday,, D. 20, of their eldest daughter, (Bert.), to Edgar.Sim, son of J Mrs. Wilson, Monkton, Ont, Miss Beth McNaught played ll satin's Wedding March, the brit, tared the room .with her father 11, 111, in "i1 d PC - Ole i 1111 1(r• ,c e, no bo 111- 1)0] 4y top 011 1, 1e pt, lc o' tiL Id to ceremony being r conduote d by 4i' Iiie Thomson, of Knox 01161 ,9. Monicton. Daring the signieg of ti, register, Jinn Wilson, brother' of-t,e groom, sang. After' the wedding di e nee Mr, and. Mrs. Wilson left s N. afternoon train for p011113 netta c 'd IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINIIIVIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIiG t � II6 on their reture will live in Moukton, Ont. May many happy, prosperous years be theirs is the wish of old friends. Oranbrook Mrs. R. K. McDonald is home from a visit to Stratford and Landon. Oranbrook gives cordial greeting to Rev. Mr. Kennedy, the new Presby- terian minister. Hartley Menzies is putting op a gal- lant fight for his life and we hopehe will win out with big odds, A. .1. Helm, London, combined busi- ness and pleasure in a visit, to old friends in this locality during the past week. Jamestown R. T. Miller and family, Wroxeter, spent Christmas with his Rath, J. 141., on the old homestead, Wm. and Mrs. McDonald ate their Oliristmas turkey at tine home of the former's sister, Mrs. Strachan, Bens - seta. Wesley Palmer has been in this locality with bis gasoline engine and saw, cutting wood for Win. McDon- ald, J. M, Miller and Thos. Wilson. D. McDonald has been doing a splendid business this season, Since' the Christmas rush is over, Noise Mary Johnston is taking her holidays under Lhe parental roof, Great inconvenience has been caus- ed in this locality by not having con- nection with Central. It has been 8 weekssince we have had connection with other lines. This is rather seri- ous in homes where there irsickness. Thos. McDonald and sons, of the 1st Brie, Grey. have been busy this Fall. taking down the barn on Walter Yuill's faun on the 2nd of Morris, and the late Mrs, Weight's stable, James- towii, North. Many loads of timber and lumber have been drawn to his farm in Guy. The Christ wee entertainment of S. S. No. 10, Morris, held on Thursday Der. 191h, in Johnston's church, was a great success. Program consisted of choruses, dialogues,. solos and recita- tions, which were well rendered by the youth of the Section. Although the crowd was not so large as it wnnid 1311.00 been had nob the "flu” been around, proceeds were over 810.00. Miss Elliott, the euer'getio, teacher, deserves great praise for the success of the evening. 'ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION,— Last 'Friday evening, Dec, 27tH, the congregation of Johnston's church, lab line Morris, assembled tut the home of George and Mrs, S+lckmier, to spend a social time before Miss Ferne left' to take a position on the touching stair of Toronto public schools. One of the important features of the avail- ing was the presentation of a beauti- ful grained ivory toilet and manicure set to Miss Ferny, the following ad- dress being read by Mrs. Edward Johnston and the presentation made by Miss Emma Johnston :- Oun, DEAR FRIEND Fiilt1NE,—Ag, you have decided to move from our midst, we. 08 h'bende and neighbors, have met on .Iltis occasion to express to you our thanks for your services as organist in our church and also to shdiiv 0111'. appreciation of your Christian ex- ample and friendly intercourse with us. We asic you to accept this pres- ent as a small token of our love and friendship toward you and trust that in your quiet hours you May often took back an the church of your childhood with fond memories, Now as yeti launch out into a larger field of labor, may your life be' filled with noble pu' oggee, kind thoughts and worthy actions. We pray that you Mayalwaye enjoy the presonee ,and blessing of oto' Heaveniy Fatheo' as. yon journey along life's pathway. Signed on behalf of the Congregation, MRs,11n. JOIMNSTON RIOI•t, 3OI1NsTOw, Miss Nlcktnier made a suitable reply, thanking the people for their kind - nese. Her services to the church had ttltvays been a pleasure, and she look ed forward to her vtu'rltioris when she wanks be wit ir I,hem again, An en- jeyablr evening, was spent by all in gammas, told unu,lo, follmveid 1'V0- 11111011 F1'1 veil by 'the young people The company RePerated wishing ,tlia•i Peine a happy and prospernue Hololr•n in the Queen city, Wroxeter Miss Jean Anderson teturued to Toronto on Thursday. a Miss Lizzie Sanderson ens a holiday v isi tot at Toronto. Juo llnir, Stratford, is visiting with rehttives i1( this vicinity. Mrs. R. Itann is attending a deter at Belgrave who is seriously ill, Stewart McKereher, of Kings tau Unive1"81ty spent 01101st lints here. MISS Edith Carr was' the guest of her sister, Mts. G. }fastle, several days; Pte. E. Bann and L. Van Velem. visited llarriston ft lends an Monday. Duncan Cameron, Ayton, spent Ohristmes Day with his mother here. Miss Jessie Pope, Stratford, is spend- ing a few weeks under the parental roof, Jon. and Mrs. Bartley, Vallkleek Hill, are visiting the latter's mother, Mrs. Wm. Weir. Wilfred Musgrove is spending 2 weeks at his home here, before leav- ing for Mennen]. Clifford White, Guelph, and Miss Sadie White, Galt, spent Christmas with bee parents here. Pte. Arthur McCullough, recently returned from 'France, called an friends in Lhe village on Monday. James McGwan, Sault Ste. Marie, spent Ohristmas with his parents, Jus. and Mrs. McEwau, Turnberry, Geo. - Westlake has sects eco the contract for carrying the mail on R. R, No. 1, and will commence his duties the let of January. Misses Grace and Irene Stocks were home from Toronto for Chriettnas, The latter purposes remaining at home and continuing her school studies. Wroxeter Red Oross Society shipped to headquarters, at Montteal, this Week the following articles :-4 clttilts, 6 flannel shirts, 10 towels, '2 wash cloths, 8 pairs women's hose, 1 knit unders kirt, 1 dressing saeque, 15 children's petticoats, 65 baby's bon- nets. Among the teachers who are spend- ing the Christmas vacation at home are, Misses Annie and OVinnifred Munro, Lyla Kaake, Beatrice Howe, Elva Hupfer, JennielAllan, Eleanor Hamilton, Agnes McKereher, Lula Rutherford, Margaret Anderson and Mrs. H. Patterson. Morris Happy and prosperous New Year to Reeve Elston, Morris did the sensible thing in saving the expense of an election. Mies Jennie Robb, who is teaching near Harristou, is home for the vaca- tion. Councillor Fear has been quite ill with influenza Inst we hope he will soon be as hearty t y as ever, Miss Hazel Nichol 'Okts home from Seaforth for a visit over Christmas. She is a daughter of Atex, and Nirs. Nichol, 6111 line. Mrs. W. L. Mcdutcheou, of Wilkes- barre, Peon„ is visiting relatives and old friends. Dr. McOutcbeon is•ex- pected this week for a holiday. They are former residents of Morris. Many cases of influenza but we hope they will all soon be free from the epidemic. In some iustnnoes the ill- ness has included most, if not all, the family and has been very severe. II. L. and Mrs. Humphrey and baby Mary, of Sarnia, were here for a holi- day visit with 8.. and Mrs. Walker and other friends on Otlh line. Mrs. H. and daughter are extending their visit, Mite. Joi SMrror DECEASED.—We regret to state that Mrs. Joseph Smith passed away Weduesday after- noon in her 20th year. Funeral, which will be private, will be held Friday, from Lot 27, Con, 4, at 8 o'clock. Service at 2 p, 1(t. Inter- ment, in Brussels cemetery. Ephraim Knight, of Gagetown, Michigan, has been visiting Andrew Knight and family, 8011 line. He is an uncle to the host, Mr, Knight hes been i1( Michigan 26 yearsanditis 18 years since he was bete. His home was in Balton Go, Ont., before going to Uncle Sam's laud, PRESENTATION,—The neighbors and friends of Wm. Findlater, 211d line Morris, met, at his home Wednes- day evening to mark his attaining his 80th birthday. Pro.rata of evening was opened by Jno, Oaseruore, re- questing. Mt. Findlater to be seated with him, whereupon Jim. Cochrane read the following address :—'To lialu Findlater, DEAR FRIEND :— Yong friends and neighbors have to- nighb assembled to do you honor in your celebrating your 80th birthday. Upwards of half of yotnr life has been spent on the salnefarin in our neigh- borhood and you have always been an honorable and upright citizen of one community. Daring your residence here you have seen many changes in the district and you are now one of th,e few remaining pioneers of the district. We ask you to accept this chair as a token of our esteetn and regard. We tenet you may be spared for years 'to enjoy, tite comforts of a well spent life. Signed :— JNo, OA lattos v, ,D, H. OA2ornELL. Jas, Golley and D. 1l. Campbell pre- sented a flue leather upholst- ered easy chair, Mr, Pindlater was completely taken by surprise. He thanked thorn in a few words for their kitidiness of l,hough't, and notion, Evening was enjoyably spent in games, social, chat, interspersed with music, vocal and instrumental. At the partaking of lunch there was a beantifttl birthday cake on which wag the figure 80 in pink tapers. Light ing was done by Jas, Golley, Resisted Car Five Roses r Bran and Shorts To be unloaded at Wal- ton Station on Friday and Saturday of this week. . Special Prices off Car, W. G. Neal Walton by Mrs. Jaeassertion, causing many jakt's and merriment. Ur. I0hudlater- ieeeived remem bemires from Detroit', 1Vatbingtnn, Broderick, New Ham- burg -and Ayr. As the we sma hours drew near the company dispersed hap- py 00 have met, hoping to meet again. At the anneal School meeting held in S. S. No 4, last Thursday, W, 11. MrOutclenn woos re-elected Trustee. Wend contract was awarded to S. Al- cncir at $876 per cord, Caretaking will be done by R. Nichol at $55.00 for the year, The question of improving the school grounds during the coming Spring and Summer was discussed and no dorbt something nice will be the result in fence, grounds, Rae. We are sorry to state that Henry Johnson, a well known resident of the Soli line, has been laid aside for the past 5 weeks with sciatica but while unable to get about he still retains his quaint humor, In note to THE POST he says in sending his renewal to The Globe and POST, ''Oanada's 2 best gapers" and adds "There seems to be a lot happening while I have been in bed—things sorrowsul and things joy- ful. Reeve Fraser is now M. P. P. and I wanted -to be up and run for Reeve but, begone, I can't even walk." Old friends wish N1r. Johnson a speedy convalescence. DIED FJR 'EEE CAUSE OF FREEDOM. —G. P. W. McOutoheon, 1018120, vol- unteer, who enlisted in the West in the 232nd Battalion in Winter of 1916- 10, was the son of John and Mary McOnteheon, formerly of the 0th line Morris, now at Lacombe, Alta. He was 28 years of age and moved West with the family when a boy. Served about 10 months in France in 5th Canadian Batt. and was admitted to No, 54 Canadian General Hospital, Aubengue, France, on Sept. 2nd, suf- fering from gunshot wounds in neck and shoulder. Two operations were performed on his chest 111. October, was moved to Second South General Hospital, Bristol, England, on Nov. 10th, where he passed away" Old friends here sympathise with the be- reaved in the demise of this fine soldier boy. Grey Wm. Hall and family Stir, Con., has been laid up with infinenza. Looks like an old time election in Grey. Next Monday will be polliug day. Mrs, Robb, Miller, 12t11 Con,, bas not been very well bat we hope .she will continue to improve. Jiro. and Mee. Lake spent Christmas with Arthur and Mrs, Henry, Wing - ham. The hostess is a daughter. Miss Addle Grant, who is teaching near Wroxeter, is home for the holi- days. She is highly esteemed and do- ing good work, Rev. Mr. Fair, of Toronto, took the service last Sunday morning in Roe's nhnrolt and gave a fine discourse. The 1pastor is bis son-in-law. A letter from J A y' Pt Menai of tr- vis, Mn..oarenewing his subscription to THE POST says :—We are having lovely Winter weather, with just scow enough fox' sleighing. S. S. No, 3 held its an uual meeting Thursday, with R. Jacklin in the chair, Oliphant Smith was re-elected Trustee and has as associates J. G. Turnbull and W. Id, Stephenson. 10 cords of green wood was ordered from Richd. Jacklin ab $5.00 per cord, The school property is in good condition and business well managed. The ratepayers did not jam the school house in S. S. No. 1 at the ;an- nual School meeting, but the usual business was transacted nevertheless. James Grant retired as Trustee and Robb. Cochrane was elected. Other li'nstees are J. FI. Hoover and Andrew Lamont. $4.50 per cord was the price awarded to W. J. Hemingway fur the wood supply and Wm. Miller will loolt after the necessary caretak- ing 01 the school, Cosy premises are supplied pupils and teacher in No, I. Miss C. Voltam] is the teacher. Rather better turn out than usual at annual meeting of S. S. No. 0 on Thursday. W. J. Jacklin was elected Trustee as successor to Wm. Hall. Onchraue and Lamont are to supply 12 cords of wood for $57,50 and J. T. Pearson gets $2.00 per cord for cedar, Caretaking of school will be looked after by Wesley Somers ab $50,00. Wm, Hall has been See, 'Treas, of the 80001011 for past 8 years, Joe Ames and Wm. Stephenson are Mr, Jack- lin's associates on the Board, We were very sorry to hear of the decease of a fine young 1100111 011 1211] Den„ last Monday, in the person of Arthur L., the only son of James and Mrs, Denman. He was its his 20tih year and a great help to hie father in farming operations and beloved by the inmates of the home and 00ni- muuity, The funeral took place Tnes- da. afternoon, hmade at Mounb 'PleaaiMttteimotit 'eemetoryboon, Jlthel. Pneumonia was the cause . of Arthur's death, Other members of the family were ,also 01 but are im- proving Wooly note we are glad to say, - Noble tichnoek is home from Flint, Mich., where be lee 1.. u:rlt t he 1(a; 2 nays anti lo'ltls a good prelr, o, on t visit wit It relnl Ives and friends, Last weok W. J, 01111 1fis (Itoil'fl and Miso Addie moved to Brussels I'r010 the homestead, 11 lo Con., earl ss. Mg with dear the goodwill of the community. r't `1'cr 0111 eon, NV. D. rrmuu g. lc only takes tlno farm. We Melt him and his bride the same sneeese ee has at- tended the family. DIED IN TILE 1VEs'r.—The Minor: - fou Journal of December 23rd, speaks of the decease of daughters of (linin and Mrs. Love, former) y this town- ship, as follows c—"A deep gloom nr.s oast over the South side rind particul- arly over the students 111(11 graduates of Alberta Oollege South, by the death of two of Its last yelp's Sttulou? Mrs. Marguerite Crawford Nightin- gale, wife of Rev, J. Nightingale, of Athabasca Landing, and also i he death of her sister, false Jean Love. The double funeral wits hell Sunday l:fLer- noon frohn Wainwright & Jackson's parlors." Many old friends here will sympathise with the fancily in their sore bereavement. Thursday of last week the animal meeting of S. S. No, 2 convened. Silas Johnston was elected Trustee, succeeding DavidOuncingham, whose term had expired. Juo. R. Oliver WAS chosen to fill out the unexpired 2 years of Jas. McFadzean's term, who is shortly to remove from the Section. He has been Secretary -Treasurer 118 well, Jun. Hirkeonnell is the Bid trustee. The only trouble in this school section ie the scarcity of pupils, Al the present 5 is about the hest showing and it is not very encourag- ing to an ambitious teacher like fillies McGowan. A subject of live interest is consolidated -schools and it is nob to be wondered at that the ques- tion properly came up at the Annual meeting. Among the friends from a distance attending the funeral of the late Chester Armstrong were Nelson Arum - strong, an uncle ; Wm. and Mrs, Thompson from Dungaunon locality, uncle and aunt ; Messrs, Tuckey, brothers to Mrs. Armstrong and 12,,- v. E. G. Powell, a brother-in-law. 101re. Chester Armstrong is holding her own fairly;well and if gond wishes will aid in her recovery she should soon regain her cuetomary good health. Baby is well. The members of James Armstrong's family are making It good recovery' from an attack of influenza, "Jim" being the last to take it. All the children were home for the funer- al exceptingPte. Wesley, who is still doing duty in France. FAREWELL GATHERING. — A few • evenings ago a party of old neighbors and friends of Mrs. Hugh McKinnon, numbering about 50, assembled at the old homestead, 7th con„ to enjoy an evening with her and family befnn e Mrs, Mac, removed to Brussels, Fel- Inciting address was read by Ales. Yuill and the presentation of a fine kitchen cabinet was made by Charlie Lamont :— DE AR FRIEND,—Wo, yourr nen h- botand friendsof this community, have assembled here to -night to give expression to our regards for you, Yon have long been a member of one com- munity and the friendship which we have cultivated in that time causesais now to sincerely regret your depar- ture from your old home and from our midst. As an expression of aur re- gar'd we ask you to accept this kitchen cabinet. As often as you see this piece of furniture may you remember us. We hope you may be granted many happy years in your new home. Signed by ALEX. YIIILL. CHAS A, LAOIION'r. A very suitable reply was made for the snrprieed recipient by her brother, Robt. McKay. A fine rima was enjoy- ed by the company with vocal and in- strumental muse, games, lunch, Rte. Mrs. McKinnon lived on this farm for nearly 37 years and was born on the same concession only a half mile l:rtst hence is well known and highly es- teemed by a wide circle who wish her many happy years in town to enjoy a well earned rest. Robb, McKinnon and bride are now located on the homestead so that the family is still well represented. ()HEATER ARMSTRONG CALLED AWAY, —With deep regret the public learned last Saturday of the demise of Chester Armstroug, Lot 8, Oon. 0, who passed away at 9.80 Saturday morning, after a brief illness of peen - monis, aged 35 years, Re was the oldest son in a family of 0 children born to James and Mrs, Armstrong, lOth Con., and carne with family from Auburn locality 10 years ago. This is the first death in the family Near- ly 2 years ago he was happily married to Miss Pearl Tucky, of London, and they settled clown on the old home- stead of 150 acres, the fritter having purchased'the Robertson farm on the opposite side of the road. Here de- ceased was prospering and a bright outlook was assured when be was cell- ed away. To adci to the sadness of the situation Mts, Atmstrolg was ill, a baby gill having arrived the day previous to the fathers demise. "Chet.", as he wes familiarly called, was an industrious, robust young man of more than ordinary ability and was developing sterling qualities that bade fah' to make hint of real service to the oomtnunity, Ile was a member of the Official Board of Brussels Methodist church, one of the assistant: Superin- tendents ill the Sunday School and had tendered good service in these organizations as well as in the Hp. worthLeague, In addition he belong- ed to the Canadian Order of Forest - ere and the L. 0, L. Besides; his wife and baby he is survived by his par- ents, 1 brothers (Pte. Wesley m France ; Sydney, 0, P. It, operator at Born type, Ont„ Joe and Jim, at hotne) and 4 sisters (Mrs. Short and Election Cards I. J l.Lu 1. E LGC1ORS,— AI'tem sitting tivo years at the Oou11- ell Board of they Township i ayi1 nom - hotted for a third terns and would ap- preciate your vote and influence. I have endeavored to da 103' duty and if re-elected next Monday will continue to seise to the best of toy ability. Wishing you one and all a Happy and Prosperous year, • - Yours Truly, OLIVER HARRIS. LADIES AND GLNTLENIEN,- I have been honored with being nominated as Councillor for Grey Niunicipntity for ]010 and take this opportunity of asking your support next Monday. My only object is to serve the electors to the best of my ability if elected. Wishing you the compliments of the misfit], 7 am, Voiles Very Truly, GEO. BROWN. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— I am in the Municipal field in Grey Township for the office of Oouncillor for 1910 and solicit your vote next Monday, If i ate among the chosen I will do halm! I think is best for the advance- ment of our Township and endeavor to verve you faithfully. Wishing you a year of progress. Yours Truly, ROBT. L. McDONALD. Acton, and 14Iiss Mae at borne) who are large shames in the wide sym- pathy manifested in this peculiarly ead unci sudden bereavement. Mrs. Chester Armstrong is a sister to Mrs. (Rev.) E. G. Powell, formerly of Brussels, now of Lucan, and nape ac- quainted with Brussels locality by visiting here. Funeral, which was private, WAS conducted by Rev. W. E. Stafford. Luterment in Brussels ce- metery. Beautiful flowers were con- tributed by relatives and old friends as well as the Sunday School. Pall- bearers were Joe Armstrong, J. H. Short, Rev. E. G. Powell, J. Camp- bell and Chas, and Cecil Tucky, The Scriptural injunction, "Be ye also ready, for in ouch an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh," appears to be specially applicable. Chester Armstrong will live long in the memory of many of the young people as well as those of more ad- vanced life for his many worthy qualit- ies and his going away at the time he appeared to be greatly needed is one of the mysterious things that aro not easily understood but "God is his own interpreter and He will make it plain." Ethel Mrs, ' Grover and M s, Grll and family spent Christmas in Toronto. pUntil the telephone lines are set to rights W. H. Love's No. will be 5 on litre 59. We are pleased to we Charlie Han- suld around again after his attack of influenza. Irwin and Mrs, Raynard, Niagara, spent Ohristrnas holiday with friends in this locality, At tbo School meeting Wm. McIn- nes was chosen Trustee. He succeeds Thos, Brown removed. Dd. and Mrs, Fletcher c tl tnher and Alvie spent Christmas at the home of their daughter, Mrs. R, Ritchie, Seaforth. As Rev. Mr.. Johnson is suffering from a severe cold service in Roe's church last Sunday was takeu by Rev, Mr. Fair. Miss Aunie Menzies has returned from an extended visit in the West, on (recount of the serious illness of her brother, Hartley. N. and Mrs, )Franklin and family of Embus, were holiday visitors at the home of Wm, and 14Irs, Slemmon, parents of Mrs, Franklin. Misses Mattie and Annie Hems- worth and Master Bert and Mrs. Hehusworbh aro visiting at the home of the'tatter'smother Mrs. Spence. Ily mutual agreement service and Sunday School were withdrawn in the Methodist church last Sunday in ,or- der to prevent any further spread of the epidemic. VV. Pollard has been poorly for a few days and has been confined to the house. We trust his illness is not serious and that he will soon be able to resume world. A number from this locality are suf- fering from influenza. The entire family of Wm. Hall are down with it but latest reports state they are- get- ting along o, lo, Nomination Day did not •pass off as quietly as was expected this year, We are expecting some new Councillors for 1919, Mr. Fraser has handed in his resignation. Stanley Strachan is home from Delia, Alta„ for a visit of a few months with his parents and friends after a snjonru of 14 years. Pte. Howard is still overseas. Jonas and Mrs, Flood are at the home of their daughter, Mrs, Joseph Smith, Morris township, who is ser- iously 111 with pneumonia following an at Melt of influenza. We hope for n speedy reeovery. John and Mrs, Lamont and family are visiting at the 1101010 of Bart, Lahig, John has the appearance of one of those fellows you read about who were clothed in purple and fine linen and fared snmptuotlsly every day, Monday of this week Mrs. Telfer Keifer arrived home from the Wing- haut hospital where she had gone several weeks previous for an opera- tion for gall stone and the removal of the appendix, We wish her complete Beatrice, Toronto ; Miss 011a, at restoration at an early date, Do You Want wo As the wood pun:bailed by the torso is now being delivered persons wishing a load are asked t0 at once enrmmurnicate with 'F. S SCOTT, Municipal Clerk, and leave their order. Don't delay, Payment must be made as - soon as slip with charges is re- ceived, Miss Nlarjoiie McCallum was home from Stratford for the U ristrnas holt. days, School will not re -open for another week owing to a desire to prevent the spread of epidemic. James and Mrs. McCallum and baby fielen, of Owen Sound, are welcome visitors at the home of Mrs. Catharine McOallum, of this locality. There was a lively day here last Monday between Municipal Nomina- tion, Maltland Presbytery meeting and the induction service in Lire Pres- byterian church" Ethel Farmers' Club will hold a busi- ness meeting in the Township Hall, Ethel, Saturday, Jan. 4111, at2.30. All interested in this, Farmers" move- ment are invited to attend, ' T. KEEFER, Sec.-Treas. ORDINATION AND INDUCTION, -111011 day afternoon Rev. 1. .E. Kennedy, the recently called pastor by the col- Pregations of Oranbrook and Ethel resbyterian churches, was ordained and inducted for his new work. Rev. Mr. Boyle, Moderator of Maitland Presbytery, presided, and Rev. 141r. Bradley, Clerk of Presbytery, of Tees - water, preached a must appropriate discourse, in the absence of Rev. Mr. Malcolm, of Wroxeter, who was ill, After the ordination audincluction ex- ercises Rev. Mr, McLean, Ripley, ad- dressed the new pastor and, knowing him well on his ehaxge, it was pecul- iarly.befitting as the young man steps into the pastorate. Words of counsel and wisdom were spoken to the con- gregations by Rev. Mr. Mann, Brus- sels, who has been the Moderator dur- ing the vacancy. At the close Rev. Mr. Kennedy was given the right hand of fellowship and welcomed cor- dially to the charge, He will at once enteron his duties and for the time being will board at Will. Brown's as ha is not just yet ready to install- the coming queen of his household In the manse. We bid Rev. 111r. Kennedy a hearty welcome to Ethel and Oran- brook and wish him the best success,, Bluevalet Christmas entertainments in both churches ,were cancelled , owing to influenza, - Miss Eva Duff, of Welland, and W. D St. Thomas,sent hristm s J. off,0 a , P at theP arental home. Christmas passed over more quietly than usual owing to a considerable number of influenza cases, Miss Luella and Bernice Shaw, Florence Aitcheson and Mary Stew- art, teachers, are spending the .holi- days at their hoaxes here. The glad band of welcome is extend- ed by his numerous friends to A, L. Posliff, who returned safely from overseas in time to spend Christmas at his old home. At the school meeting on Thursday last John Mundell was elected Trustee to take Mr, Musgrove's place, as he retires this year. Mrs. Aiten was en- gaged as teacher,for this year. Miss Laura ,Holmes,.. 41("' ho resigned her position as teal "� "+ t.lan oxer home in Newto "� "�"""`'°' unable, owing to i't' appeared on the Christmas at hom'ace, caused by shave apt': u excellent tea;Frazor. I drew blood tion is reg0ette a, the itchingtvas so in - tion, tch was red and irritated NICHaLaaN—',-aRNE8,—A 2 $ pints pretty wedding was solemnized m. home of Geo. and Mrs, Turner on 'Tug, clay, Dec. 24th, when their eldest dough - ter, Miss Vergie Beatrice was united in marriage to Roland De Ptorguis Nichol- son, son of j, T. and bars, Nicholson, of - Lyleton, Man., At 3 o'clock the groom took his place under an arch of maiden hair ferns, the bride following, Bride, who was given away by her father, wore a white duchess satin trimmed with silk fringe, and carrieda boquet of roses. The bride was accompanied by her sis- ter, Miss Evelyn, who wore a blue silk dress and carried a boquet of carnations, Groom was supported by his cousin, Charles Nicholson, of Mount Forest, After congratulations the guests entered. the coining room, where a dainty dinner was served. The many handsome gins show the esteem in which the young couple are held. After visiting friends. in Toronto Mr. and Mrs, Nicholson will leave for their borne in Lyletown, Man. A SEAroRTii subscriber renewing for THE )'OST writes:—"Like so many other of your subscribers we could not do without Tin POST and Wish you every success i1( the coming year," Hakes Or,0, BOYS. --Huron Old Boys' Association of Toronto, held its 18th' an- nual meeting in St. George's Hall, 1011u street, Toronto. .Officers elected are !— Hon, Presidents, Sir John Willison, Col. .W, K, McNaught, and N, B. Cob- bledick; H. P. Morrish, President; Mrs,. Beek, Vice -President ;.'Edward Ploody, Secretary i 11(. Pridbam Trees - firer ; Mrs, M, Martin, ;Financial Secre- tary ; S. C. Powell, Chaplain; R. J, Crocker and R. 11, Iichues, Auditors; 'Executive Committee, John Robertson, G. A, Newton, Dr. J. Belden, W, Prend- ergast, D. M. Johusou, J, Hislop Ifred, Hodgins, Major T. Beck, Dr; VI, W. ham, Mr's. N. 8. Cobblodick, Mrs, W. D, Pridhaln, Miss E. Floods, Mrs. 04. P, Morrish, Mrs, J. Id. 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