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The Brussels Post, 1919-3-20, Page 1VOL, 47 NO. 38 /1,5o Per A num in A dvanee q1111111moturim1Iuml8 01 IL 1 Save Something Ever eek 111111H111101111111111 No matter how little, you owe it to yourself, your family, and your business to save something every week. Regularity pays. Open a Savings Account with thisBank. Add to it regularly. It will quickly grow. It will help you to something really worth while later on. -THE Bank of Nova Scotia Pald.up Capital $ 6,500,000 Reserve' Fund 12,000,000 Resources - - 150,000,000 F. H. GILROY Manager Brussels Branch 19 New Advertisements Notioe-M. Mantle. — Auction Sale -George Davis. Spring Millinery -N. Inman, The Cenotaph -A. R. Hersey. , Spring Millinery -M, E. EORA. Aucition Sale -Martin 1,1(11181r. Efenfryn fitore-EL L Stewart. 5 Bargains in Shoes -John MaDonald, • 1. I Mimict Rei.ns Jamestown Regular rno»thly meeting of James- town Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Duncan McDon- ald on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 26th, a good attendance is nak- ed for. The topic will be in the heeds of Mrs, Jno, Preset.. Myth Harold ,farvis, fatuous tenor of De- troit, accompanied by Gen. H. arid Mrs. King, Peterboro, will give a con- cert lit the Methodist church Wednes- day evening, March 26th, under the auspices of the 13rotheihnocl. This promises to be a rare musical treat. A Silver Medal Contest in Elocution and Vocal music will be held in the Methodist airlock, Fieriest evening, ifist inet„ under the auspices of the W. 0. T. U. 8 young folk eue con- testing in Vocal and 0 in Elocntion. Out of town judges have been chosen to give the decisions. This is an an- nual event of great interest to the young folk of Blyth. Belgrave Mr. Prisby, who has recently sold his fern) will move his family to Mug- koka to Mrs, Prisby'e former home. The Methodist Ladies' Aid posthon- ed their °omen which was to be held last Monday. It will be put on about April 1st. The Patriotic Society shipped to Bynum Hall, London, on Mar 141h, 18 pairs of melt's seeke, 11 pale child' en's stnekings, 88 lbs. yarn and a parcel of nisi linen for hospital use. Rev. H, B. Parnaby, formerly Methodist parson at fleigrave, bas re- ceived a unanimous invitation to re- turn for a second year to circuit. Salary increased to $1350 and is retroactive. 1 Banking Service ZOUR banking requirements may be entrusted to this Bank with every confidence that careful and efficient service will be rendered. Our facilities are entirely at your disposal. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Walton Branch C. F. Misner, Acting Manager, 0444414111.10144+4144031140-1344044+ to1,40•Htioe.+40.14.1.0+6"1•0••loaol.*÷*+.4. o+ 0 • I S a Formal Opening of our New, Choice and Up-to-date Millinery Stock is not being made we cordially invite the Ladies of &us- : sels and locality to call any day in the near future and see the fine display, • • Miss Stewart is back again this season, Hearty thanks are returned for the generous patronage of the past and a continuance solicited. • Spring Millinery M. E. Ross • • • RICHARDS' ,BLOCK BRUSSELS • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••+••••.*+•+.+.44+•••••444 BR USSR T.,S, ONTARIO. THURSDAY, MA R. CH 20. g Jas. and Mts. tlleattey have left 30 take up, their hoine at San Diego, Califortil% Mrs. Cloak ey'e former home. Me. Stothers, government eepre- Botta' Ve of 11111o1* 00., gave an Wile- treted lecture on 'It'itruiltig" in the 0. 0. i', hell Beet Tuesday night. The 011tertainilleilt, to be gi 3'011 111 the (1, 0, le. 11101 011 leviday night by young people or Kilfut Oomph ie caus- ing orinsidetable interest ao sides have been choeen for a Scotch and Irbil) program. Cranbrook Atietion sato of Vernl stock, impte teems, &e., at Junme Nobitee fro 01, Lot 13, Ociti, 12, Thursday itfteeneon of LI118 W133313. 11 is a (dealing sale as he lore sold his latent. Friday evening nf thle week an A.t Home will be held by the Oranbrook Fttrince.s' Club, in the Long Hall, A musical end literary mem am will he endered followed by tenth. Ethel WAN'3131) --A :mart, native girl as clerk in Grocery and Reston' abb. One with some ex- perienee preferred. W. T. sermon. Rthel. Chas Haltered tae .tarted baying creallt for Bluovale Creamery and anyone having cream to sell le assure 1 or receiving the highest in,tr. ket price and satisfactory service. Give hint a trial and be convinced. Next, meeting of Grey Township °outwit will be held here Thursday, April 3rd. Jonas Flood is milting preparation to tunve to Ohesley, Some of the family have already gone, On &copilot or the freshet no the Maitland elver the road was invites. able East of town for a few days, I vie and MIs, Campbell and George and Gail Dunbar were at Toronto this week attending the Duilbar-Ortinp• bell fill pLitite. Walter and Mrs, Alton, LucktioNv, spent the week end in town, etiasta oc 0. and Ales. Raymond. Mrs. Alton is rt, grand daughter, ft pays to (trivet dee. S0311 of the goods taken from the church shed have been pont ned. Send along the balance and save trouble. David Sandees has leased his farm, Lot 23, Com 10, Grey, trucl will hold an A.ection Sale on Wednesday, Atoll 2nd, of which fuller announcement will be made next week, Alonzo Heath is the leasee. Wednesday of this week was the bridal clay of Stanley Dunbar and Miss Margaret Campbell, well known young people of this community. The ceremony took place at Toronto. May their joys be asany. The St. Pat, ick's Concert and Tea, held in the Metlindists chni eh Monday evening was much enjoyed by all who attended. Tea, furnished in the school 130010, MIA excellent and pro- gram was of the very highest quality. Mission Band nf the Ethel l'resby- terian church held a Measuring Party at, the home of the President, Mrs. A. H. McDonald, on Alareli 841). Lunch Was served and a social time was spent. Proceeds amounted to over $800.a Bargains continue to be given at the John McDonald hig Clearing Sale. This Week gnotationa are given in the boot, shoe and ribber line and is indicative (if the (wpm tunity 1.0 save by toying now, not only. In lout wear but in every line carried, Take advantage of the nppertneity, The Women's Institute will hold a meeting in the basement of Die Metho- dist church on March 28th, ab 8 o'clock, when A. H. McDonald will deal with the subject "Reconstrue- Mon." There will also be a gond and !Revery program. Everybody welcome. A colleetion will be taken in aid of the Institute fund, lencouvage the members by coming (mt. Ethel Woman's Institute completed their Red Cross work and made their last shipment -last week. The repot of work done dm ing Hie past 10 mos. is as follows teed Oross-58 pale of snake, 0 convalescent robes, 20 pyjs ma suits, 111 pei soluti property bags, 15 flannel 8 hir lo, 7 sir etcher caps, 555.00 retell sent I o Field comforts, 22 shristmas hoses, valued at $SS 00, bale ot goods to SUNILIIe National for help of IP, ellen women and ehildeen. To the 131 Relicf-11letes sliii ts and nil shirle, ehildrens dresses and woolens and childrensuieler gat Imelda, 6 boys f ur ,•151,5, 9151)111'., 18 p.iidele of yarn, t wo (armee coil tattling boy% 13111 10, 10001.011'11 130*318, 1.1000 and Octet., nape mei won:lens anti eitiltheine tonlerwear. Total Val 1113 of 30038 511013 00. Mrs. joyut, Luek now, deligh ted the audience with her winging. Rev, Mr. Monteith ale° proved very en. teetaining, Ales, (Bev.) Henderson, Riple_y,. certainly pr0ve0 her 15111111 y lo read I11811 Selections, and she will be heartily welcomed back Lo Ethel at any Line. Rev. 114e. Kennedy showed his capability to amuse an audience with Irish etorieu. 115 iso Bernie,. onle gave (1 11110301'Olig reading that wee lunch appreciated. A ttentlanee wee no1 as large (08 IL would have 1133311 had the weather, been Hue but touter the eircumstances the ladles a lin had charge feel satisfied. Wroxeter Miss Hazel Vit»Veleor rel timed Lo Hai teeth') on Monday. Mise Della Rutile* ford, Terme), (Tent the week end with her. parents lieg;s. Hillard, Wingliam, lute opened a millinery stere in the Rasmussen block. Charles, Robert and Prank West- lake lefb for Tugaske, Sask., on Tues- day. Russel }levies, Stratford, recently returned from Prance, is the guest of his uncle, Jno. Huniltnn. Mrs. Ecl. Hough and children were the guests of Jas. and Mrs, Edgar Thursday and Friday of last week, Miss Alice Hamilton returned to New York on Friday where she will continuo in her profession of nursing. Wilfrid Musgrove has taken a posi- tion as traveller for Gunn Bros., commencing his duties on Wednes- day. Thos. Hoperoft is in Mildmay this week, looking after a large shipment of potatoes purchased by Thos. Hemphill. Norman and ides, Kalbfleisch left for Three Hills, Alta„ this week, where they will make their home, They were accompanied by the latter's mother, Mee, Henry Smith, Pte, Sheller' Gibson arrived ;front overseas Tuesday. He is the eldest 800 of John Gibson and enlisted with the 13901. Batt„ teaming at Valcartiee before going overseas two years ago last Summer. Sherrie has had some hard experiences, being wounded twice and gassed but he apparently has regained his former health, much to the satisfaction of his many friends and relatives, Nyho are delighted to welcome him home again. 0, Y. P. A. BANQUET, -A most suc- cessful St. Patrick's Banquet was giv- en to the returned soldiers of the district by the Community Young People's Association in the basement of the Presbyterian church, which was prettily decorated for the occas- ion. The Committees in charge of the different parts of the function took great pains in their preparation and the results Nvere gratifying in propor- tion to the care teketi. A. little after 7 p. tn. the company found their places at the table and after grace was sung, they leisurely followed the menu course by nottese, a dinner which suggested Pence and pienty, unknown in St Patriolt's day, The toast to the King was then peopnsell by the amiable toast mistress, Miss Elizabeth Sanderson, the President of the 0. Y. P. A., and after singing the National Anthem, the following toast list was continued :-The Empire. Miss Mahon, Rev. Me. Stride ; Our 0oun- t1'y, Anse Helen McLean, Miss Agnes MaKercher ; The Army and the Navy, Mrs. Jno. Huger, Sgt. Abraham ; Our Allies, Miss 8. Robinson, Rev. Mr. Powell ; guests, Oliss Beth OIilleo'; The 0. y. P. A., W. ID, Reim, Rev, Me. Malcolm. After the toast, "Om' goeets," Mies K. }Inglewood sang, "You are welcome back to Home Sweet Home," It was most appropriate for just that place in our program and the company greatly en- joyed the melody and strongly endors- ed the sentiment. While there is not space sufficient to speak of all the ad- dresses, we will in justice elty this that each one 11'08 splendid and splendidly given. But in this day when women are coming into their pightful place in Community and National life, we feel 111(01 13 special word of commendation must be said eonceruing the addresses Millinery E are now ready to cater to the pub- lic with a choice selected stock of High•class Headwear. Hand made Shapes of Plain or Fancy Straw, combined with Georgette, Satin or Ribbon, also Pressed Shapes in fine quality bright finished Braids and the Smart Tailor- ed Hat. Some of the leading Shades are French Blue, Henna, Dust, Victory, Red, Brown or Black with color. Flowers are very good, also Fruit, Fancy Pins, Mounts and Ribbon. We invite your inspection. "Belmont&' E. INIVIAN HAIRY STORE HA VI NO purcliitood 1,111. 131.110k or ails" Fr0313r, 11 1 I 13/1 3 feyn, and 5 veid veil a New elipply of 0 reem lee, y Gond, aud Cured. Meats, we ni e now in a position to elitist's, the wants of oup customers al, prices 1 hitt svili suit ult. Special prices on 115 y Goods noel 11Iankets, these selling at below prevent NVIntle- sele Prieee, Flout 131131 13`3031 (33,1331301 tiL0015. Call and ase for yourself. Highest prices 11(31(1 for But- ter, Eggs and Cream delivered at oue store, H. L. Stewart HENFRYN STORM given by the ladies. Truly the '330roxeter O. Y. 1'. A., has within its membership the kind of women that we want to take leading Owes in Community and National 111e. They have knowledge and vision, they leant rightly the philosophy of history and interpret the past itt (831)16 of frame duty, they poseese that talent of sympathy required by real states - 030/033/1 1 the gift of ready address and an easy grace in delivery. We shotild indeed had a Least to "The Ladies," These TVel'e 3 cheers for the boys, fol- lowed by "Auld Lang Syne" and the banquet was ended. Walton Don't forget the Olearing Anetion Sale of Farm stock, implements, &l5, at Joseph R. Hamilton's Friday after- noon of this week, Rio Lot. is 20, 0011. 14, AteKillop, List may be read in this issue. Grey Connell meeting will convene Thurs- day, AIM) 3rd, at Ethel. The Spriug flood overflowed some of the highways this week. Martin MaNctip's Auction Sale will be held Monday, March 81st. See list in this issue. Read the announcement of the Hetifeyn store. Howard Stewart is the new proprietor and hi tends push- ing trade, Jnn, McDo»ald'e advt, regarding the Clearing Sale at Fthel should be read by you this week. 11 11113)' save Y0Putet.1(.))‘)Vaisli, Oconpbell, who is with the engineers in England, is expected home shortly. He is a son of fele and Mrs. Oatupbell, of this township. Last week Burnett and Mrs. Smith, of Stratford, spent a few (lays with relatives in this locality. Be is ern- ployed in the MoLagan factory and is %veil pleased with his job. Alex. anti Mrs. McNeil and family have come back to the old homestead. 3rd Oon„ after a sojourn in the. West. Jno. :Coutes, who has been working the MeNeil from, has moved to Trow- bridge locality. We wish both site- 088et 1ed. Qardiff, 8t15 Con., will put in oeineut, flooring, Louden steel stanch- ions and other modern appliances in hie stables. He pumps; the water by a gasoline engine he bought from Cleo. McCall, Mr. Oapcliff has a fine faint and is determined to have everything up-to-date, The auction sale of Wm, Lamont went with a good swing in spite of the unfavorable day, totalling 54,000 Mr. Lamont is to be congratulated on the splendid stock he had. Mr. and Mrs. Lamont purpose taking a trip to the West, having rented their fat•ttl, owing 10 111 health. A hearty welcome is accorded Don, Elliott, who vecetitly returned from overserte, where he belonged to dying °ores. He was visiting at the 110100 ef Mrs. D. McDonald, 211c1 Qon, McDonald enlisted in 'Forma(5) where he was attending school. Ile is to 5(131 of Wei. Elliott, of Pilot Alounti, Mau. NUATHRODS SM,Es,-Oliver Turn. bull & Son, 15t1) Om., have been do- ing a good business in the sale ot Sheet Holm bulls, part of the credit being credited by them to TIM POST advertising, In their list (if Bales ale the following s-jacolt Gloor, Alit- chell ; J1 to Drum tnond, Mitchell Robt. Campbell, Monkton ; Geo, K, Warwick, 13luevale • 'Robert War- wiek, Brussele ; and 'Wtit, Slwtreeci, Walton, Messrs, Turnbull have a peotuising bunch of celves ootning along for the next year. This week Edward and Airs. Garvi», who have resided for the past 80 years on their property 1 miles South of Sruseels, removed to Stratford where they purpose making theig home with 4.. B. and Mrs. Cline. The lattee is a niece. Both Mr, and Mrs. Garvin are getting up in years mid neither have had good health for sev- oral years past hence the neceseity of a change, Miss Ohaelotist Moore, a niece, of Acton locality, has been as- sisting them for the past few weeks. Mr. Garvin held an Auetion Sale last Saturday afternoon, The 12 acres of land was sold to their neighbor Wm. Rands, Oki friends 10 this locality wish Ole. and Mrs. Garvin improved health and a comfortable residence in Stratford, • 4, TV. Peoiiriekt lo t , read 1151318 Rathwel1 33 Istore ? Bessie Smith was quite Ill s..t . ,111cerning Monet ieff oilli pnatunonla but is able to be ahem on18 mere we are pleaded to 41).137;;.n • SrellItAll. - • A pretty wedding look 111110,4 at the boom of Hartwell and M rs. Speirnil alapeh 3 211), when theil milMuleteer, Myrtle A., be - .1 1‘11(11:„ a Ll t'Iti:11".N13115:i.1,.1 3 (11'(111,1114',ra;1f '1 10111133,i3(100tr1-' 1u1,1-1 1055 / Mr% 1133 13(1.15 1 11 1311. place's be- neirth n (lurid and eve) green molt, f; beet 15 wedding hell 11338 808- P311011, 301/11 aletithdelion wedding inimeli was played by Mho; 1151,11 Speiraii, ceitsin of the bride 111131 Rev, J. W. .lohnel ni, Ethel, per intaned the ceremoily. Bride looked cliar(ni ug it) a gown of ivory satin mid georgette ereue, sv Ili n 111w. +Mil pearl Ululating, wealth," a veil Ss 1511 s,d 1,01311 sags and erio.roidery. She emptied a (131030. 331 tit (met of white bridal roses and 111511)131)1 110 with fermi. After 11011 - out tiler ions the e(lm)any repaired to the dining morn, which was snit - ably decorat ed, the miler scheme be- ing pink arid white with b(sprets of sweet p433113 and carnations and all en joyed a dainty and euniptuous t epaet. served in Mts. Speiran's usual good style. Preeente were rlumerous and valuable a token of the esteem whielt the bride is held. Grootn's gift to the bride was a silver tea set, 11. 1,"NIr1 15333"f"eie811 al11 yPretall:1 8131 ovitl 1.10 very touch missed in the church awl social circles we hope as MI'S. Boyd she will still mingle with us quite 1 egularly as they will reside on the fi»e farm purchased from Geo. Fisher tecently. Bpicleai going away dress wee a midnight tailored blue set ge suit with 31115330 fox furs and hat to match. Hearty congratulations are tendered for a long, happy and prosperous life to Mr. and Mrs. Boyd, PEESEWL3ATION.-A gathering of old Mends and neighbors assembled at 11)13 1101118 of Airs. Jae. Houston to spend au evening with Pte. {Vol. J. °lisle, recently back from the war. Following address was read and a gold watch chain, cuff links and tie pm were presented :-Dstast FRIEND, -We have gathered here this even- ing to extend to you our appreciation as a returned hero. Although you bad demoted from our midst for a time to Westet u Canada -that land of promise where so many of our brave boys have gone to make their home -you 8437 your duty to answer the bugle call in defence of our Xing and Oonntry and although you have speut 2 long years in the war zone, fighting for Freedom and civilization you have returned almost unscathed, with but a miner injiwy. It bas al- ways been a pleasure to have you in our midst. Your pleasant and jovial disposition always made you welcome and always will. As you enlisted from Western Canada this 18 0111' first opportunity to honor you in any way and we felt we could not let it pass as this ott his is your birthplace and where y spent your happy school days, As you defeat t, to your former abode in the West We very deeply regret your departme and take this oppor- tunity to express to you our esteem and appreciation. We Ask you to ac- cept 131153 gold watch, (hail), oharm, gold ring and miff links and tie pin, tint for their intrinsic value but as a memento of our good fellowship and as the former nooks the hours may it Ming thoughts of nobler deeds. May soccess crown your work and be blest with a long, happy and prosperous life, Signed on behalf of the true friends and neighbors of the 161115 of Grey. R. L. TATtoe, W. DIINCANSON. A. suitable reply was made by Pte, Cush). He was escorted to the next morning's train for Toronto to get his discharge after which he will visit relatives at Guelph and Galt before leaving for the West. Morris Will. Alichie, of Grand Valley, is renewing nld friendships with Morris folk, NEXT meeting nt Morris Township Oonticil will be held next itiondey, 24t15 inst., at the Township Hall. Jno, Kirton, Tovonto, and son Richard, of Rosetown, Sask., were visitors with Mrs. Wut, Aliehie, the termer. 's cousin. Jim, and Mrs. Smith, of Dand, Man, are twee on a holiday visit, The for- mer 10 a son of Mrs. Joseph Smith, OM line, anti is e. well known former reeident of Morris. Mrs, Joseph Smith is 86 yeare of age ittid isgreatly pleas- ed to see the Weetern visitors, We are sorry to hear of the death of James teoreyth, nf Wewi Hill, Sask., son of the late Roderick Forsyth, who went to the IVest 20 years ago. De - (teased took the influenza and despite all that could he done passed away. His wife, who was Miss Annie Jack- son, sister to Mrs. L. Williconson, Brnssels, 11(1(1 10 daughter front a form- er 0)300) 1515515 enrvive. Mt, Forsyth is nephew to Mrs. Q Anderson, tied line, friends sytnpathise with the bereaved. SOLD ON end Alex, rorsyt h, Brusse._18,The 0101 : E OP WS FARMS acre farm owned by W. II. Maunders arid known as the Maundere home. stead, bought by the late Theo, Maunders 32 years ago, has been pur- chased by Jut), McIntosh, Seaforth, the price being $6,000, Farm is less than 2i miles South of Brussels on the gravel road and is South Lot 80, Onn, 7, Moris, Mt. MoIritosh gets possession on April let. Thos. and Mrs. Semen, tenatite of the house, will move to,the late home of Jno, and Mrs. King, Grey Twp., who recently sold their farm to Roy Cunningham, Mr. Maunders owns another 100 &erect, on which he residue, about a mile Sovith of farm he sold to Mr, McIntosh and where he has everything fitted up in a most Modern and eoey etyle. :4(.1r.to.oen 1.40 beamed 4. gond prope, 113. well 61CIELL0(i, 311 eon- dition 1511d 151 a titre community. We weleotne him to 1110 locality arid with him a 3 success In hie new purchase. Last. week George Davis diepesed ot his 100 acre farm, 01 li line, to Jno. Rintoul, of New Hamburg, a son of °has. Rin tout, who bought. the .1003 Mooney farm on the same line 00)08 time ago, Mr. Davis has to give pos. seesion on April 1st, beeee will bold a clearing Anctinn Safe of Farm Stock, ins pl m en te, household urn!! ure, &e,, on Friday afiet noon of next week, 28th hest. He got $6000 for the farm, Jas. Davis, deceased, bought 60 acres of this farm 31 ye(5) s ago and lived upon it up to hie demise. George pur- chased the 50 aeree 11000135 the road later, He purposee going In the West for a holiday and renePeeting trip combined and hie motile) will go to Barrie and make her home with her daughter. SV*' will 1)1. ',awry to ruse the Davie' remove from locality but 031811 them well. Brussels will Hold Welcome For Returned Soldiers and Old Boys' Reunion Dates Saturday, Sunday and Monday, July 26, 27 and 28. Last Friday erening the fleet meet - i lig of Benssels Business Menu' Associa- tion for 1919 WILLI held in the Audience room cif the Public Library, ft was well attended, evidenced a. live inter- est in local matters and was a real business session. The President, IV. H. Keir, outfit). ed the program of work for the even- ing and then called upon Reeve S. T. Plum to s1°ecrP'ls)easee'rillghydro cot1Metit. Ait.,Plitt ctLeai- a meeting of representatives of various interested ninnieipalities, held at Wingham, and was (if the opinion the proposed plan world molt out successfully. Flugetritt Falls, Grey Oounty is supposed to supply the pow- er. Secretary P. H. Gilroy was unable to be preeent and on motion of M. Black, seconded by Jas. Ballantyne, Rev. H. Smith was appointed Secre.. tary pro tem, and filled the bill is. good style. The question of street watering was the first subject dealt with. After some discussion R. Leatherdale moved and W. P. Steel, - ton seconded that Committee of 1918, viz Jas, Fox, A, Strachan and D. C. Rose, confer with J. Henderson who did the work last year atol report to the next meeting of this Association. Oersted. The substitution of oil for water was proposed and several favorable com- ments were offered. Councillor Wil' ton quoted price of oil. As it was a problem outside of the scope of this Association, on motion of J. Ballet). tyne and D. 0. Ross Brussels 0ouncit was asked to ascertain what could be done in the nee of oil and that the re - salt be presented to this Association un the evening of Tuesday, April 8th. Brussels proposed new Postoffice building, for which site was purchased aud an appropriation voted for com; struction by Dominion Government, came next on program, There was no dissenting vote to the following reso- lution moved by John Hewitt and seconded by Councillor Richards :- That the Secretary of this Association be instructed to write James Bow- naan, AI. P. for North Huron, urging the government to proceed at once with the erection of the new postoffice building in Brussels. Will Brussels business people ob- serve the weekly half holiday, same as past 2 seasons ? This Nyasa, live sub.. ject and required little argument, only as to the prolongation. Moved by D. O. Ross, seconded by G. 0. Alan- ners that we observe the half holiday Thursday of each week, from 12 o'clock and that date for comtnetice. 'bent be May 1st, continuing until September 1st, Carried. This is ad- ding the month of May to the plan of last year. 11 01(58 thought the time at the start could be well employed in gardening, Spring cleaning up, Stc,, as probabilities are Daylight &mug will not be in vogue this season. M. Black presented the report of a Committee appointed by the town Council, consisting of Reeve Plum, AL Black, J. Ferguton, J. H. Galbraith and W. H. Kerr, relative to Welcom- ing home the soldier boys. Sithetance of veport was the recommendation that a Soldiers' IVelcome and Old Boys' Be-unien be held in Brussels July 26, 27 and 28. That Saturday be devoted largely to ehildren's sports, with band and promenade Concert in evening. Sunday that pulpits be oc- (espied by old parsons, with union platform meeting of short addresses and massed choirs on the Park after church services. Monday varied pro- gram of games, sports, tuusic, &c., concluding with a big Concert. Reeve Plum, S. Ferguson, Jas, Pox, N. P, Gerry, B. 8. Scott, Rev. H. Stnith and Pr eeident and Secretary were named as Striking Committee to draft nate. nue Committees for the Re -union. Aftee a heat ty ('15131 0000 the idea in which the plan was warmly ortoonend. ed, enanimouely so resolution was adopted, moved by George Thomson, seconded by B. 8, Scott, that the out- line plan of Committee be accepted by this meeting as satisfactory and that every loyal resident be urged to assist 11* meking the ReunionRe'uo10 50 splendid ' suctless. Conference will be held with promoters of similar gatherings in other towns that we may profit by their experience, The °Mee bearers for the Association, with a few necessary amendments, owing to deaths and removals, were re-eleeted, Meeting adjourned until Tuesday, April 8th, at 8 9. In, theta).