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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1919-5-22, Page 1I/OI,.. 47 NO, 47 01,50 Per .f union in Advance f,RUSSET,S. ONTARIO. TLIURSDAY. MAY .'1...19Ij Plial=f111115111411111a 11111III11 131 it! 13 3311/31/111 nolo33313131111 111Iill0111U111111113310141RN I91111111j ei re >r I uou want to S t ti cceed—Salves Mole than 90% of the world's suc- cessful men began poor, but they learned early to save. Saving made them thrifty—and thrift builds character, self-denial, and the will to succeed. Build for success by opening your Savings Account here to -day and add to it regularly. Interest paid every six months. -THE Bank of Nova Scotia Paid•up Capital $ 8,500,000 Reserve Pond • 14000,000 Resources • • 150,000,000 P. Il. GI LROY Manager Brussels Branch 20 ese Ill' leareseeeess New Advertisements Brighten up -P. R. indth. Pigs Por sale -Harold Spell. For sale -biro. Livingstone. Weekly store 'news -Jas. For, Court 0r Revision -N. S. South. Parted Rooting -I3. 1,. Stewart. Popular stallion -J. J. Me(evin. Pigs for,sale-W, Ii. MoUutaheon. l'.oun ty Oounell--C4so. W. Hannan. Final announcement -Richards Ys Co. J L.$tritt Reits Henfryn If yon are going to require any roofing see H. F. Stewart, Henfryn store. head hie advt. CALLEo 1S1 HElt YOtJTll.-At 8 a. on. Thursday of last week Mary E., 3rd daughter of Andrew and Mrs. Laidlaw of this locality, passed away at home of her brothel, Andrew G., aged 28 years. She had undergone en opera- tion on play 5th and again nn the 14th iist„ raid succumbed shortly afters len net al took place Saturday after- noon to Brussels cemetery. Rev. 1,Ir. McDnnald, deceased's pastor, of At- wood, conciliated the APi'viCe, In addi- tion to Hoe 'termite, 3 sisters and 3 brothers survive. The subject of this notice was a clever young Lady and took a great interest 01 music, which site taught for several years. Be- reaved share in the sympathy of the community. Belgrave Tuesday of this week a goodly dele- gation went from here to Ripley to at- tend the annual W. M, S.!Oonvention. A Chevrolet touring car has been purchased by Richard Procter who ie handling it competently. John Vau- Oamp has also invested in a car. We wish botll many a pleasant trip. The preliminaries are well advanced for the Soldiers' Welcome and Field Day to be held Thursday, June 13th, at the horne of Richard and Mrs. Proc- ter, 4th line Morris. It will be adraw- ing card all right, Last Tuesday Peter W. Scott, Bev. A. 111. Boyle, Mrs. W, H. Ferguson and Jas. Michie motored to London in the former's car and while there pur- chased the memorial tablet which will be unveiled in Knox church, Belgrave, on June 1st. Jno. Currie, of Loring, Parz'ySound, who has recently returned from o vets seas, having served 23 years with the anking Service "YOUR 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 BAN OF COMMERCE K 1A Walton Branch C. F. Misner, Acting Manager JUSSIMINIMES 4,9160,=¢0614.1.416191S11[1,46301151,0419126.0211 'svns�� ®ass The Fulfill' r -'r t of a ost Sacred Duty �IFE is barren for those who liver alone. klappine5s wines only when there ate others to. strive for and woi k with, Stingers is hardly worth the effort without someone else to share it, Thus lives are linked together within the family, among relatives and friends. In a larger sense families, are linked to their omnmunities. '!'here always comes a time when those who have shared joys and caves together are separated. They who remain will want to cherish the memory of the departed. But theta is a further obligation due those who have passed beyond. There lives have not been lived in vain -so a permanent menorial should be erected as a mark of respect,. honor and appreciation. 'Phis duty is regarded as so snored that one cannot ignore It. Place your ender early 80 that you will give me time to work out the details to your eetisftuetion, Brussels Granite and Marble a ala Works A. E. HERSEY, Proprietor. 162nd Bruce Battalion, has been visit- ing with relatives in Turnberry end with his aunt, Mee. Willett') Michie, :tintt 'ie O1 COULee you sure coming to the Big Contest. lean ertainment in the 0, 0. F. Hall, Friday evening of this week, You will 1111810 the time of your life if you are absent, Proceeds go to 0, 0. F. Older, Jamestown 1''tdl wheat and clover have conte through the WViutee well. Hay pereniees to be a big crop. Molesworth milk route nu the Grey tout How ick boundary, 10 in charge of Nelenu Plant, of Hawick, this year, The L'arnr 0ecenLly vacated by Jas, McCracken, Boundary, is now in charge of Walter Savage, who is em- ployed by Richard Johnston,. '.Crow- bt idge, the present ovuer. The tractor purchased by George McPnnald, (trey boundary, is doing good work and has been turning over the Roil at. the rate of about 10 images a day. His son, Robert cook a entree on tractor operating at Guelph and thinks itis all right. The Middleton Bees., of the North Grey boundary, have atr'ived home from wearing the King's colors over- seas for the past 2 oe 3 years, One of the boys was wounded in the arm and has to continue hospital treatment, There will be a community I'ecogni tion of their patriotism, Cranbrook Ser'gt. Harvey Noble, of Ceanbrook, who went ovegseas in 1916 and was wounded twice as he bravely did his duty, is once more in Dur rnidst, We are gied. to have hien back. His brother Walter made the supreme sacrifice, Walton Joseph Hamilton, who sold his farm recently has gone West on a trip for a few months, He will visit relatives at the Coast. Mrs, Hamilton and child- ren did not g0. George Johnston, son of Rev, D. Johnston, Varna, who has been at- tending the Seaforth Oollegiate, left for Timmins, where he will enter the services of the Bank of Commerce. At the Maitland Presbyterial, held at Ripley on Tuesday, Mrs, (Rev.) Lundy dealt with the important ques- tion Mission Bands. She is the en- thusiastic Superintendent of that work in Maitland Presbytery. 'Word has been received that Moody and Mr. Heiltnd and family ;reached their destination in the West in safe- ty. Many old friend% here wish them first-class success and a return to this community when they "make their pile." Saturday evening of Lids week Rev, Mr. Pierce, a returned missionary from Syria, will deliver an illustrated Lecture in Duff's church when the story of General Allenby's victory over nuke and Germans will be told and the terrible atrocities of the. Ar- menians delineated. Mr. Pierce has a most interesting story to tell. The induction of Rev. R. Duncan- son, of this locality, the new Presby- terian minister at Comber, Essex 00., took place Tuesday, May 6t11, Rev. Mr. Campbell presided, and Rev, Mr. Sheppard, Leamington, inducted and addressed the minister ; Rev. Mr. Mc- Leod, Tilbury, addressed the people, and Rev. Mr, McQnarrie preached. After the service lunch was served. 01d friends here wish the reverend gentleman the highest success in his new field of labor. IIAZAA11,.-The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church intend holding their Annual Bazaar in the A. 0. U. W. Hall Wednesday afternnou of next week, 28th lust. A fine array of Fancy work and many useful articles will be offered consisting. of aprons, caps, lrandkercitiefs, collars, children's clothing, quilts, sac, Theo e will be booths for the sale of ice cream, Carl - dies, homemade baking, sec, A lunch will also be served at the low price of 15 rents. Keep the date clear. Mrs, Flugh Fulton is President and Mrs. Jas. Campbell Secretary. With good backing 11 is hoped to outdo the re- cord of last year. A F1NL WOIOAR CALLED TO HER 1RTv- w A1tD.-Anntlier pioneer passed to the Great Beyond in the parent' of ties. A. Simpson, of the McKillop Boundary, Friday, May :16th, in her 83rd year, after a short illness. Mrs, Simpson was the oldest daughter of the late Jon, 1$JcFadzean and was the last surviving member of the family, She was boat in Ayr- shire, Scotland, and canoe to Canada in 1851. After living for a year in South Dumfries, Mrs. Simpson, with 1101' father, 2 brothers anti a sister, (Mrs, W. Richardson)) carne to Lot 2, Oen, 27, Grey townehip and there in the virgin forest they built a shanty and trade a home for the youngsr rnatnbees of the family, sleepingout in the open under the stars whildo- ing so. Shortly after sloe and Mr. Simpson were Mauled they moved to Lot 22, Con. 14, McKillop, which 00008 then an unbroken forest, There she proved to -be a real hone maker. The tales of pioneer lire with its trials and privations which Mrs. Simpson could tell would make very interesting read- ing. Mr. Simpson pre -deceased her 80 years, .8100 leaves a snrrowiog fancily of 8 sons end 7 daughters to mourn Iter ides. Funeral took place Monday afternoon to Brussels cemetery, a snit - able service being conducted by Rev, H. A. Lundy, deceased's pastor. Three of the pioneer Women of the McKillop Boundary have been recent ly called home, Mrs. Amain Campbell died at the horne of her daughter, Mrs, Jas, Cartels at the advanced age of 87 years l Mrs, Arnte Simpson, ag- ed 82 years and Mrs, Jnmee MoOalhrrn aged 72 years. All have lived on the McKillop Boundary since the early days of their mauled life and asee -teeetateea-tesseseei aesease.t. tee ttee 1 HE N FRY N STORE Pariod • i Roofing a. • Persons . intending to : s build or repair buildings a. : would do well to get O prices andthe see goods i efore buying. • + 4, Satisfaction Guaranteed. + Open to take • eRoofing Contracts. j H. L. Stewart t Henfryn Store + + 4 40'14®+.4e4.0 t•®+o+e+,+•+•+.+naw • s 9 + • 0 • • will be well remembered for their lousy heroic and womanly traits of charac- ter. They surely served their day and generation. Grey Court of Revision Thursday May 29th at 10.30 a. no. Miss Marion I. Smith is hems from a holiday with Stratford friends. Miss Ivah Speiran left Tuesday for a visit with relatives at Walkerton. Brussels and Ethel Foot Ball teams meet next Monday evening at Ethel for the first League game of the series. It will be a good one, Signaller E. G. McKay and George Snellhng have arrived back to the land of their birth. They tell many inters esting stories of war time overseas. We are pleased to report improve- ment in the health condition of Mrs. James McFadzean and hope it may continue until complete restoration arrives. Mrs. Sydney Armstrong and son, Stewart, who were visitors at the home of Jas. and Mrs. Armstrong, 9110 Con., returned to their home at Honeypayne, Ont. ENGAGEMENT, -George E, and Mrs. Speirau announce the engagement of their daughter, Ivah M., to Stanley E., ouiy son of D. and Mrs. Machan, 12th Oon., marriage to take place quietly in June. Ethel Brussels will play Foot Ball here next Monday evening. Corp. S. A. McDonald made a busi- ness trip to London last week. Ethel was ee resented at the Presby- terial held on Tuesday at Ripley. Wilfrid Eokmier, Stratford, spent the week end under the parental roof, Council and Court of Revision in the Township Hall here Thursday of next week. Grover Gill has purchased the house he has been living in from Mrs. Itic- Intosh, Toronto. Rev. and Mrs. McCulloch, Oarluke, are visiting Ethel and Craubrook friends, being guests of It. Barr and family. W. E. and Mrs. Willis Gownstown, were visiting the latter's parents, August and Mrs. Eokmier, of this place. Jno. and Mrs. King are visiting friends at Wingham and Bluevale. Mr, and Mrs, Icing will take a trip to the West next month. Don't forget the Foot Ball match here next Monday -Ethel vs. Brussels, This is the first match of the season and promises to be interesting. Come nut and give the boys a cheer. The annual meeting of the Women's Institute will be held on Thursday, May 22nc1, at 8 p, nn„ ale the hone of Miss L. Hall. Officers will be elected and reports read. Each member cone prepared to give it suggestion on In. etitnte work. A good attendance re- quested. ENTERED INTO REST, - Peacefully came the close of life on May 15th, to Mary Moody, widowl of tate late Wm, Pollard, in her 81st year. She had been in declining health for the pest 2 years, Deceased was born in County Carlow, Ireland, and came to Canada with her parents When a child, set- tling in Logan township, Perth Oo, At the age of 22 she was united in marriage to the late Win, Pollard, and after emending 14 years in Logan town- ship they moved to the township of Grey where she had lived ever since, spending the last seven years with her son, George Wesley, in Ethel, The family consisted of 10 sons and 3 dotughtet's 8 of whom are deceased, Rev..1, W. Johnson, pastor of the de- ceased, conducted a beautiful service, both at the Methodist church and grave. Pallbearers were John Miller (Drew), Robt. McKay, J. A.. Cote, S, S. Cole, John McDonald and John Bateman, Mrs. Pollard's last days on earth were spent conversing about the "House not matte with hands eternal in the Heavens," with a constant long ing to go Horne and be at rest. Sloe was a Methodist to religion of which sloe became a member at the age of 16. The subject of this notice was of a very cheerful disposition and her vacant seat will long remind the people of the Community Of one well and favorably known, Those who attended the fun• emit Is a dis0auce were :-ftiio. 0.':1 RR, a sister of Otto tireoase,lt and be, sun, Fred., of 'l'hed fc.rd ; Pte. L 11) Tyrernan, Toronto ; (1001-ge Pollard, Stretford 't t t at r l , Win, and .1 n s. Pellet d, Listowel ; Mro. N. McCauley and Rd. and !lies. Pollard and fautily, 130 nesels ; and John turd alis, Miller, thaw. The floral tributes were as follows :- Wreath, N. noel 11 re, MnCnnley and 33e0, W. anti Mea. ]'untied ; sprays, from George, Leslie and Verde Pol- lard, lard Esther and Itch Pollard, Mrs. ,1. A. yule and nils Cleo. Addy, 'Asleep le mems. • ler Trona them-, ', hind r Bayo, 0lanl 6 tri,,! .art Bat I bran L .dal l a hlv ,. - 1 leap arena which none ever wsh . to weep." Morris Court of Revision and Connell meet int; will he held next Monday. Floe Clatter tree tor has boot, hooey plowing on the 6110 lino and wetting a int rows at It bine, One day last week Duke J0(Ilatl, nth line, had a rib broken by ton 04)80 an. plicat on of a horse's font, We hope he will coon be o. k. Wm. Kellington has been at Fergus where he underwent a successful op- eration for hernia. We hope he will soon be as hearty as ever. We are pleased to state Me8. W. H, Maunders, who underwent an opera- tion, is improving nicely and will soon be as hearty as ever her many frietods hope. Gunner George Jordan arrived home last week fn'on a war experience in Belgium and France ile will never forget. He received some "humps" while doing lois duty but is feeling very well, W. Li. Caution, who recently ar- rived from overseas where he did duty with a railway construction corps, has gone to Calgary, where he purposes making his home, after a holiday visit with relatives and friends in this locality. An old relic is in possession of,A. F, Embury,3rd line, in the shape of a metal pot for culinary purposes, It belonged to his mother's family in the Old Land and is known to be oven' 250 years old. Originally there were 3 small legs under it but time and use have shortened them considerably. The vessel holds about 12 quarts and is still in use. We are glad to welcome back from the battlefields of Europe, Lawrence, son of W. H. and Mr's. Armstrong, 5th line. He is looking first-class and came horne single. Corp. Armstrong eulisted with the 89th Bate in the West and belonged to the first machine gun battery. Although nearly 23 years in France he pulled through with slight wounds. He crossed the Atlantic on tete homeward trip on the Empress of Britain. Mr. Armstrong may spend some time here but is not yet decided. -Welcome home. Moncrieflf A Presbyterian delegation attended the Presbyterial and Presbytery at Ripley on Tuesday. Monday evening of next week an -illustrated Lecture will be given in Knox church by Rev. Mr. Pierce, re- turned missionary from Armenia. His subject will be. "General Allenby's triumph over the Turks and Ger- mans." He will also show pictures of the sad story of Armenian atrocities. Wroxeter Stewart McRercher is holidaying at his home here. Thos. Hemphill, Hensel!, is visiting his sot, T. Q, Hemphill. Fred. Orr, Wingham, called on old friends in the village Thursday. Mrs. 0. Zoellner, London, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs, Jno. Gibson. A tractor is helping Peter McEwen, Turnberry, with his Spring work. He's an up-to-date fanner. The Oonrt of Revisinn on the As- sessmeut Roil for 1919 will be held Friday, fvlay 30th at 7.80 p. re. Despite the wet weather the Foot- ball arranged between teordwich and Wroxeter teams took place in the park, Friday evening resulting in a victory for the home team, The score was 1.0. A hearty welcome was tendered Arthut' Rae and R. Sanders, who ere turned from overseas Monday eight. Both young rlletn enlisted in the lest and saw active service. Arthur Rae is the 4th eon of Mrs. J, K. Rae and was severely wounded in the leg and is still quite lame. R. Sanders, while a comparative stranger here, spent his younger days in the village and is now visiting his mother and other relatives here. Goderich 1315,000,000 steel plant talked of for Goderich. Goderich Star of last week said "A change in the ownership of The Goderich Star is announced, Bert lllc- Oreatlt, Toronto, having purchased the plant and good -will from Vaunt - ter es aunt:tents Naftel, who have conducted the paper with success for the past four year's. The new owner takes posses- sion June 15th and announces that, The Star will in future be conducted as a non-political paper, paying speci- al attention to labor and agrlcul- tul'e " Pte, Gordon Holman, son of Comity Clerk, G. W. Holman, arrived home last week after 4 years of military service. Pte. Holman enlisted in Pall of 1914, went overseas the next year and had been in tits trenches from the first of September, 1910. Ile was in the fighting to the end of the War takingh part fr all rho engage- ments n e e- ments of the lst battalion to which he belonged, Ypres, the Somme, Vimy Ridge, Amiens, Passchendaeie, Arras and Mons -these at'e sone of the outstanding names of his career as a soldier, I3e was wonderfully for. IP. FI', RERI?, Prapraeto7 "ii 'wI� iti!mll l'' B Office will Close for Short Time TDF C. BRYAN'S ssss sss w R lunouu+:cs her office 1011l see • 'eve t lei seine time after .'ertnti:ay, May .11.0, ao etre 3)0or. 1 ,:-r. � „iu3 n (hiragu ann. tha! d.lt,- to talc, rt Pu:<l Gtttdu it 1 i.1, 9Vriiinih,intim;irl!rmmiirlmmsii!mmeiiimim!imimon tuualle in emoting through all this withnnt ante 1101(13 in the easuality list. !let i, or 0', emit, Clerk Holman'', - .,l a terve i I,tlod a=Vlendid pact- in ! h ' ,ver. PH, older none, Q. 11I. yergt. WViltmot. Holman, is now at K nmel Camp awaiting Lrausportatinn }tome. Bluevale A goodly number from Knox church attended the Presbyterial at Ripley Tuesday of this week, New dome of The ford S. Carter takes Possession of his New Premises. Afewmo c orbs a3) SamueI Darter, the well known local agent of the Ford car, putehased the Central Hotel, Brussels, fermi Gordon McDonald and after a complete overhauling took possession of the property last week. He will have one of the most up-to- date properties in the County when leis improvements and alterations are completed. The main building is 45x 50 feet with an L 16 x 32 feet, all solid briek walls and 2 stories high. A commodious office, with plate glass window is where the bar room used to be, fitted up with telephone, desk, type writer, silentsalesman, &o, and here the repairs will also be kept. The show room has ample accommoda- tion for the new cars and plenty of space for the use of customers and the travelling public. It has an entrance door 16 feet wide on Turnberry street. Repair department, under the direc- tion of Bail Cunningham will occupy the rear of the premises, while the up- stairs will likely be utilized for battery. store room, paint shop, 4.0. A new Delco lighting plant is locat- ed in the basement, and the premises are lighted by nicely shaded lamps. The supply tank and pump for gaso- line is placed immediately in front of garage. Mr. Carter has gone to a large ex- pense 10 the buying and the remodel- ling of the property and deserves cred- it for the pep he has put into business doting the past 5 years. Last week he received a car load of 1919 model cars. Miss Myrtle Carter ie Mr. Carter's assistant in the office. and Leslie Perrie has been engaged as utility man in connection with the business. The building was erected over 40 years ago and did duty as a hotel from then up to the recent sale. Building is well located and will make a capital spot for the business Mr, Oarter fellows. In addition to Ford ears (whose advt. appears regularly in THE neer) he handles De Laval Cream Separators, Singer sewing machines, Phonograplos, high grade Pianos and all accessories usually found in a modern garage, There is gond yard space for park- i ing cars and the yard will be well lighted at night for accommodation i and convenience of customers. Women's Institutes Summer Series of Meetings Following is the list of meetings in this County for the Summer sessions of the Women's Institute :- Kin t)til-McDonald's Hall, ..... .June 11 St, Helens -Public Hall........ " 12 St. Augustine --MrsMcAllister's " 18 Dungannon " 14 Goderinh ...... .......................... " 16 Olitl(an " 17 Londeshote . ,,... " 18 Blyth -I. 0. 0. , H,,all........... " 19 Belgrave-0. 0, lr. Ball.......... " 20 Wingham-Council Chamber.., " 21 Bluevale ...... ....... " 28 Brussels---Caa'negie $all.," 24 Walton .. ..,., " 25 Ethel -Township Hall" 28 Moles wmrtit -Hall .......... " 27 Anhwei 0 28 Mrs, 0. K. Blltstt, London, will be the speaker' at the above series, She is a graduate of the Ottawa Normal School and in addition to being a prat. Heal house creeper has always taken active interest in matters relating to welfare of women and children. In Fail 01 1917 she took charge of Parkhill Canning oentre, first, faotory of the kind established by Ontario Govern- ment end in 1018 Mee, Mutt nrgeniz.. ed anti took leading part in a factory atMapleton, Ont. Subjectseet s will be :- Oitizenship of Women, Laws Relating to Women and Children, Influence of Dress on Character, The Ottmmunity Ideal, Canning Fruits and Vegetables. Fart Sall Schedule Following is the matt -elute of Cheep No 1 Junior series of the W. F. A., rotnprising teatus from Brussels, Ethel, !Milbank, Milvertuu, Newton and Listowel : Jramp. 81011110*' May 26 sBoni els at Ethel Nay2- Ltntowe a Newton May 27--elflvertonat Millbank May ill Millbank at Beueselr. May asts Ethel at I o Vowel May ii0- Newtoe at- eldemerit' June ., Listowel al. label June u -Milverton et. Newton Jane 6 --Brussels at. Millbank June 9-Milvertuu at, Ethel June 9--H,tinsels at Listowel Juste 10 -Newton at Millbank Juno 13 libel at Brunsrla 31111013 - 1 irtowel at Mileerten June 14 Millhanb at Newton Tune 10 Millhao,k at. Ethel. June 16--Milvertuu at Listowel June 17 -Brussels et Newtou June 20 -Newton at Ethel June 20 --Listowel at Brussels June 20 -Millbank at Milverton June 28 -Listowel at Millbank June 24 -Ethel at Newton June 24 -Milverton at eBruesels June 27 -Ethel at Millbank June 27 -Brussels at Milverton June 27 -Newton at Listowel June 130 --Millbank at Listowel June 30 --Newton at Brussels June 30 -Ethel at Milverton Better preserve this list for future reference. 11 People We Talk About tE G. C. Manners made a business trip to Toronto last week. Mrs, M. Buchanan was under tbe doc- tor'sl care duriog the past week. Mrs. Speek, Toronto, is a visitor with her daughter. Mrs. Elmer Ewan, Rev. D. B. McRae. Kincardine, is visiting relatives and old friends in Brussels for a week. E. L. Allies, Detroit, was a week end visitor at the home of J, T. mad Mrs. Wood, He is a brother-in-law. Ernest Plum has been seriously fN witb pneumonia but is improving now and will soon be as hearty as ever. "Ted," Grewar is making a holiday visit with relatives and old friends in Brussels. He's a Brussels old boy. Mrs, J. H. Spading and her sister, Miss Nettie Cottle, Whitechurch, were holidaying with Mrs, Fletcher Sperling, town. Miss Kate Ewan has gone to visit rela- tives and old friends at Cromarty, Perth Co. She is improving nicely atter her being laid aside by a broken limb. Mrs. Jno, Cunningham has been at Auburn for some time nursing her sis- ter, Mrs. Cox, who is still in poor health we are sorry to state. Miss Alger, representative of the Chautauqua Bureau, was in town this week in connection with the proposed plan for a series of entertainments, Mrs. Tim McCharies and daughter, Miss May, Lucknow. were visitors with Mrs, W. Sharpe and Miss RebeccaShur- rie town and Mrs. John Sherrie, Morris. D. B. and Mrs. McDonald left on Monday morning for Covington. Ken- tucky, to see their daughter, Mrs, J. F. Clair wbo is very sick in the hospital there. Mrs. S Fear, Toronto, has been re- newing old friendships in Brussels and locality for the past few weeks. She was a former resident of Morris town- ship for years. Mrs. (Dr,) Lackner, Kitchener, was a visitor at the homes of ino. and Mrs. Ferguson and Dr. and Mrs. McRae. She is a relative and formerly Miss Til- lie McRae. Last week W. E. Long, who went to Siberia with a Toronto battery, arrived back ou the steamer, Monteagle, He is a son of Jno. and Mrs. Long, Brussels, and was in the Bank of Nova Scotia be- fore enlisting. ter, Long is making a visit with the home folk just now. Monday night of this week "Boli" Warwick, eldest son of J. D. and Mrs, Warwick, Brussels, arrived home from very stirring scenes overseas, He en- listed with a Battery lout transferred to the aviation corps and had quite an ex- perience. He's welcome back to the home town. Among relatives who were here at- tending the funeral of the late harry James were Wm. and ,las, Brown, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Lucas, L Greenwood. Tor- onto ; Ed. and Mrs, Brown, Brampton ; Mrs. 3, Hilts, Owen Sound ; W, and Mrs. James, Kitchener. Earnest H. Pearce, of Wallacetown, and Miss Alice L. Morris, of Petrolea, were united iu marriage in the First Methodist Church Parsonage, London, on Thursday afternoon of last week by Rev. R. 0, Peever. The bride is a sis- ter to Miss Morris, of Brussels Continua- tion School staff. We are glad to notice the name of Cardiff Best in the list of successful students at Varsity in Chemical Engiin- eeriug, He stood 9th in a large class and gave honors a good chase -up: Dur- ing his vacation he is ettaged with tbe Scarborough Co,, Hamilton, aid is at present at Burlington, Ont. Tans Pos'r congratulates. IT is a great privilege, particularly when eggs are so golden. for teem reel - dents to possess their own source of supply, but when the source takes to wauderiug into the neighbor's gardens there are some that do not appreciate the privilege. MOM/ has been published about the kiitting records made throughout the country, but we doubt if any of them equals that made by Miss Margaret Hall, Arnherstburg, Io spite of the fact Miss Hall suffers from the serious disability of being sightless, during the past so 0110111018 she has unit 350 pairs of conks,