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New Advertisements
Turn ors—P, A mon b.
Brooch Inst—Ten PORT.
Live fowl—a. L. Stewart.
Girl wanted—It, Ferguson,
Piano tuning -0, Blackstone.
Drain tenders—Twp. of Morris.
Pigs for sole—W. H. MoOntchoon,
Notice to Oreclltors—Mary Sinclair este te.
Notice to Creditors—Jae. Turnbull estate,
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A tweeting of Tnrnberry Temperance
workers was held and the following
officers chosen :—Root, Shaw, Presi-
dent ; Abs. Jno, Armour and Jno.
Kelly, Vice Pmaid ents ; Secretary,.
Rev, Mr, Burgess ; Teens„ Jno. King ;
Chairmen, No.'1, R. Black, See., Miss
A. Paul ; No. 2, R. Groves and B.
Cruikshank ; No. 8, J. Lewis and Eli
Bole ; No. 4, Robt. Muir and D.
Fortune, Tnrnberry will give a good
nerd on voting clay as our people
delight in sobriety,
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Woman's Institute will hold their
monthly meeting at the hone of Mrs.
Henderson, Thursday, Aug, 14th, at 2
o'olock. Papeis will be given by airs.
P. D. King "Canadian Authors and
their Work" and Mee. J, Robb
"Present Day Needs." There will also
be music and the Question Drawer,
followed by discussion. All ladies are
cordially invited to attend.
Belgrave
The folk frotn this community who
attended Brussels Old Boys' Re -union
say ib was first-class.
At the Official Board meeting of the
Methodist church the pastor, Rev.
Me. Davison, was granted an increase
of $200 on his salary. This speaks
well for both Board and pastor. 10
persons were appointed to attend the
District Missionary Oonference at
Fordwicli in the ndar future,
Wroxeter
Thos. Sanderson has returned from
a visit at Bayfield.
Earl Reis, Galt is renewing acquain-
tances in the v(liege.
Arthur Wearring was home from.
Tnrooto over the week end.
H. T. and Mrs. Little, Toronto spent
Sunday with R. and Mrs. Black.
Jno, Brawn, Toronto, was a holiday
visitor in the village this week.
Mies May Pectin, Armow, visited
with old friends here last week.
Miss Irene Hazlewood, London, is
the guest of her cousins, the Misses
Hazlewood.
Mies Margaret Willits, Prince Al-
bert, Sask., is visiting L'elatives in
this vicinity. .
Prank and Mrs. Sanderson, Toron-
to, are visiting the latter's mother,
Mrs, Jae, Ritchie.
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c ildren, Toron-
to, were holiday visitors at the home
of D. D. Sanderson.
Misses Lein, Otani, Della and Kath-
leen. Rutherford, Toronto, are visiting
under the parental roof.
Mr. and Mrs. Jackman and NIr, and
Mre. Fleming. Toronto, spent civic
holiday at the hone of Thos. Brown.
Mrs, Perry Patterson, who recently
arrived from England, is the guest of
her siat:mein-law, Mrs. Wm, McLean.
F, and Mrs. Hillhouse, Ohesley and
R. Wendt and family, Windsor, were
guests of J. R. and 'Mts. Wendt We
week.
R. 13• and Mrs. Hanes motored
from Temente and spent the week end
with the former's daughter, Mrs. D.
M. McTavish,
A. E. Gallaher, John and Alba and
Miss Ada Gallaher were visitors at
Ingersoll, Sb. Thomae and Port
Stanley, Trip was made by motel..
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`.live rittlta of 1wlere enjoyed a
friendly Remo at Milvrrtnu on r Wed.
nmoday.
The monthly meeting of lire Howick
Mutual Fite-insnranee Company rya's
held at Wroxeter un Tuesday of tine
week,
Stephen and Mee, Lyons, Pilob
Monod, Man„ and Frank Jacques,
hliut, Mich„ were visitors at the
home of A, E. and Dire, Gallaher.
LAW BREAKERS NABBED, — Last
Sunday after noon Olivet' Stokes and
\Ven, Mat'ehall played a detective role
on the 10th Con. Tninberry, that lune
futile An Overland car with 3 reale
passengers was in trouble about 5
miles ftom Wingham and as the trio
bad a suspicous look word was tele-
phoned to Wingham. The police
came nut and arrested the travellers.
They hailed from Toronto stud isad
stolen the ear. Telephones make it
dangerous to do snide tricks and ex -
pent to get off,
Carey
Next meeting of Oouncil Monday,
August 25th.
We regret to hear Mrs. Joseph
Smillie is not enjoying her usual good
health.
Will. Lowe left on a trip to the
West last week, Two of his eons,
Earl and Lawrence, preceded him tk
few months ago.
For 1910 the tax rate for Grey town•
ship will be as follows :--Co, rate,
47 mills, General School rate, 1.0
mills, and township rate, 4 5 mills,
The quartette of pupils who wrote
at the 'entrance examination from S.
S.l o. 10 viz: --Eric Whitfield (Ronnie)
Dlargaret Stephenson, Lenore Patter -
son and Gladys Whitfield were all
successful, first mentioned taking
honors. Will. 'Hoover was the
teacher.
The Trustees of U. S. fe, No. 13,
Howick township, He chiles North of
Wroxeter, have re-engaged Mies
Addie Grant:, 12th Con„ for the com-
ing year' at a salary of 5700. This f8
her 8rd year. All her Entrance pupils,
5 in number passed, nue, Hazel Weir,
taking honors.
Ethel
Live Poultry wanted Monday of each week
Phone Hall's Store.
BY PaiVATP SALe,—Following articles will
be sold by Private Sale to sive necessity of re.
novel :—Sideboard, dining room chairs, 2 ex-
tension tables, combination book case and
writing desk, parlor settee, chest of drawers,
baby's sleigh clothes roil and other articles.
Meq be seen at the house.
Mas. JNO. M0DONALD.
Keep tab on our big Oelebration,
August 10.
Miss Ida Freie visited Miss Ella
Pearson on Sunday.
Fred. Cole is home from Northern
Ontario for a couple of weeks,
Miss Mae Skelton, Brussels, visited
with Mrs. Howlett this week.
S. A. McDonald visited his friend,
George Ferguson, for as Few days.
Miss Margaret Wightman, Clifford,
is visiting her cousin, Miss Pearl Love.
Mrs, Chas. Watts, Hamilton, was a
visitor with her sister, Mrs. Jas,
Speir.
Who will be the new Postmaster
succeeding Will, Spence, who has
resigned P
Presbyterian °beech was closed on
Sunday as the interior is being
renovated.
Mrs, Chatnbeeie sisters, Miss L. and
S. Panabaker are visiting her for a
few days.
Dr, Oakley and Miss Myrile Imlay,
Wingham, were in the village one clay
last week.
Wilfrid Ecktnier, Stratford, visited
at his home over Sunday abed intends
removing there shortly,
The Girls of Ethel are planning to
banquet; soldiers the returned
q tete and
their lad mends
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nn .Aug. 19th.
Mrs, A. H. hicDomald's brother, T.
Flaherty, of Bank of Commerce,
Wiarton, visited here for a few days,
J. P. and Mrs. McKay and Miss
Mina Elliott have been renewing old
acquaintances Irene for the last few
days.
J, K, and Mrs. Halls were pleased to
have their family with them oil Sun-
day: They motored from Mitchell
and Baden.
Mee. Pollard left on Friday for a
trip to Hamilton, Rochester' and ether
points, She was aetonmpanied from
Stratford by her son, George,
E. and Mies. Love and Mrs, Herbert
Fraser, of Shanty Bay, and 0. Love,
Barrie, motored to Ethel and spent
the week end with their uncle, 1V, H.
Love,
M. J. and Mrs. Slemmnn left Oaten -
day for Kincardine to spend a week at
the lake. They were accompanied by
Mae, Slenmon's cousins, Misses Kate
and Irwin Panabaker.
Loelie and Mere Irwin and young
sou are visiting at her hone here with
C. and Mrs, Eckmie', They intend
remaining here for a sheet time while
Sir, Irwin is travelling,
Ernest and Mrs, Ackert and child-
ren motored Nom llolyrood and spent
the;week-enol. with Lhe lattee's parents,
O. and Mrs, Raynarcl, Miss Ella
I-Iartsuld returned with them,
The douse and lot of John Osborne
has been purchased by Wm. Clark.
Mr. Osborne, who is up toward 80
years of age, will make hie head
quarters with Garner aid Mrs.
Nicholson, of Belgrave, and vleit with
relatives and old friends occasionally,
We wieh him a good time.
RE-UNION,—A fine time is being
marked out for a (humanity Re-
union to be held Angwst 17 and 19.
Sunday 'evening, 17th inst„ tutfon
service will he held at which formes'
pastors will give addresses and special
music will be render ed by a union
choir, Tuesday following a great pro-
gram of spurs, ata, will be put 00 in
the Park, Brndhagon Braes Hand
anal Kincardine Pipe Bands are ex-
pected, All soldier boys from the
locality will be welcome. An energetie
committee has the particulars in
hand,
SAVE
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YOUR WINTER WOOD
AND BURN
Turners
A Large Load for $2.50
Cash orders delivered first,
P. AMENT
Phone 10 r3 BRUSSELS
We are glad to have Roy Dunbar
bank with us again. He arrived in
Lletowel Saturday evening.
W. H. and elrs. Love and Harold
motored to Barrie to attend the
funeral of Mr. Love's sister, Mee. E.
J. Stephens.
Mies Emma Ransom motored to
Toronto and other points with her
cousin and spent a very pleasant holi-
day in the city. Her sister from the
States is at present visiting her.
The Women's Missionary Society
had charge of the service in the
Methodiot church on Sunday evening.
A splendid address was given by Mrs.
(Rev,) Okell and the members of the
Society composed the chair. A very
choice solo was rendered by J. 11.
Halls' sister, who is visiting here from
the States.
Morris
Ohris. Michie and aline McNaughton,
Hespeler, have been visiting at Mee,
Michie's, Oth line.
H. J. Manning has built a hen house
on his recently purchased farm, ]Inl-
lett. He moves to his new hone next
Fall.
Mre. 0. B. Forrest, Mise Viola
McLeod, Wesley and Mrs. Jermyn
and Cpl. Frank Shaw visited Strat-
ford friends.
Mrs. Brown and Mies Jessie, of
Chicago, and Geo. and airs. Todd,
Toronto, were visiting their cousins,
W. L. and Mrs, Forrest.
Mrs. H, E. herr, New Hambutg,
was a visitor at the home of her son,
A. L., 4bh line. Although in her SOth
year Mrs, Kerr is very spry.
Mrs. David Walker, Regiva, is a
holiday visitor With S. and Mrs.
Walker, Oth line. Mr. and Mrs.
Davis and children, Toronto, were also
visiting there last week.
We are sorry to report that Joseph
Arden, 8th line, had the misfortune to
have his collar bone broken in a run-
away accident while returning to his
home from Brussels. Many friends
hope he will soon be as hearty as ever,
Morrie won the Tug of War at
Brussels Re -anion with considerable
ease in 2straighb pulls, It was a fine
score of Oanadian manhood that lined
up for the tug. Reeve Elston was the
well pleased Captain of -our 10.
Joseph Ardeil has sold his 100 acre
Parra, on 9th Con. of Morris, to John
Marshall, Walton neighborhood, for
the sum of $6,000. Purchaser will get
possession next March, Now the girls_
are wondering if John will want a
housekeeper.
FARM SOLD.—The 100 acre Farm of
A, L. herr, Se Lot 25, Con. 4, adver-
tised in THE POST for past 4 weeks,
has been sold to Geo, Bone, of the
same line, for the sum of $5,800. He
is topossession et
ne tMarch,i
tog
et air.
Kerr has lived here
10 years and on
account of poor health will take a trip
to the West to see if it will effect im-
provement. We hope lie will not re-
move far from this locality.
Cranbrook
Alfred Reymann, London, and Joe,
recently home from Saskatchewan,
were welcome visitors in the neighbor-
hood over the week end.
Nursing Sister Beatrice McNair,
who has recently returned front
France, was a welcome visitor at the
old home community. She was look-
ing fine.
Last Sabbath afternoon the Metho-
dist church service was in charge of
F. H. Gilroy, Brussels, who gave a
good address. He also sang a fine
solo, Rev. Mr. Stafford will be in
charge next Sunday. Communion
service will follow.
PRESENTATION.—On the evening of
July 25th EL company assembled at the
hone of Ohas. and Mrs, Alderson's,
Oraabrook, and presented Ohas.
Morrow, returned soldier, with a:gold
ring and a wrist watch. The gifts
were presented by Mies Bessie Leitch
and ales Gladys Whitfield read the
following address:—DEeet CHARLIE,—
It is with hearts overflowing with joy
that we welcome you home, We are
glad to see you back again and know
that you, who was prepared to give
up everything in defence of our
Empire, have been permitted to help
win the groat victory and get back
to us as well as you are, After all you
have done and borne for ns, it le with
pleasure we welcome you home, The
only shadow on our pleasure Is the
thought of your brave comrades and
their sorrowing friends, who will
never meet again on this earth,
Please accept this ring and wrist
watch in appreciation of services
rendered to your country. May we
all have a truly thankful remembrance
of God's great deliverance here and
His protection and care of our Elm -
Fire. Signed in behalf of Oranbronk
riends, A brief reply was Blade by
the recipient, Evening Was spent in
games, dancing, lunch, music and
social eltat, Fine time was enjoyed.
Re=union at Brussels
a Splendid Success
Tip-top Program, Great Crowds and Three Happy Days
with Welcome, Visitors.
Town Beautifully Decorated and Weather A 1
The Soldiers' Weir -wile and 010
Boys' Re -union has came and gene
Willi its happy assieiatinns and never -
Ln -lie forgotten rernllediona in re.
knitting old fcienclships and living
over the years long poet. A big time
was anticipated by Brussels in the
coming home of relatives and acttwtiu-
tance but it passed all expectations
and Lite 3. ,joy days of the Re -union
will pass down into history among
the molly pleasing events that have
come Ln peas. The hunch els 08 visitors
entered heartily Imo the spirit of the
gathering and enjoyed the orea,.i00
'HON. -PRESIDENT DAVID ROSS
AGED 93 YEARS, OLDEST RESIDENT
IN BRUSSELS
beyond the ability of tongue to ex-
press. One of the number said :—
You can't describe - the happiness,"
Yon must be in it to know its worth.
Great preparations were made for
the Re -union and nothing left undone
to add to the pleasure and comfort of
anticipated crowds. In this the resi-
dents generally took part and Bees -
eels never wore a prettier garb than
greeted the home -coming of the Old
Boys and Girls.
THE DECORATIONS,
which were ruder the direction of J.
J, Turner & Sons, manufacturers of
flags, banners, - awnings, tents, &c„
Peterboro, were of an elaborate
character and placed by W. F, Turn-
er, who remained here during Lhe Re-
union. In addition to long rows of
flags big and little of many Nations
stretched across the streets, Ole pret-
tily painted banners eon tat ning such
mottoes as "Welcome," "May every
day bring more Happiness than
yesterday," "We Welcome nor visi-
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tore � e wish
W v 1 you all Healtr
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Pros Brit "Canada
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theresect meeting g be aft repeated,"
"May every mirror you look at cast
SI'Nr1:t.Y Sr•;RvicES
were much enjoyed by the large
audieneee that assembled to greet the
preachers of the day. Rev, Ih'. Per-
rin, 'Viughruu, occupied the pulpit of
Melville r'.hinch, and gave a fine dis-
N1111se. Miss Fairy Robb, St, Cathar-
ines, and Miss Itqthwell, Bay City,
sang solos in excellent voice. In the
Methodist church Rev. S. T. Allis,
Beet ton, a much esteemed pastor of
more than 20 years ago, demonstrat-
ed the Truth in a very practical man -
net, Rev, D. Wren, M. A,, of Mount
Forest, assisted. Miss Grace Walker,
Cliutnn, rendered an appropriate
solo and W. H, and Mrs, Willis a flne
duet. St. John's church had Rev.
Mr. Ash -Everest, of Bayfield, who
preached from the text"Seek first the
Ki en of (God and His righteous-
ness, &c." 11 was a Sabbath or happy
re-uninne, many of the old buy and
girl visleors being in the (magi ega-
1i,ttta,
In the evening a great muse meet-
ing was held on Victoria Park when
the seating capacity was not nearly
adrgnate to aeconnuodatt' the crowds
that al tended. spores of automobiles
theft' 1111 Lu line 1111 form and got the
benefit or the interesting progsain
Which was as I'oll"ws will Iiev, Dr.
Perris, presiding; nnxologv, invoca-
tion, hymn, "Blest be the tie that.
binds," Sceiptut•e lesbian, Rev. S. J.
Attie, anthem, "My Native Country
Thee," prayer, Rev. W. Ash -Ever-
est, hymn, "0 1 God our help in ages
past," address of welcome, Rev. H.
Smith,
rector of SL. John's church,
double stale quartette, most suitable
address by Rev. J. T. Strachan, 13, A.,
Campbell ville, offering, male quart-
ette, Bev. D. Wren, 1\1. A., Mount
Forest, who spoke from the text "The
spirit of the Lord God is upon me,"
and gave a earnest and excellent die -
course that was followed with close
attention, hymu, "All hail the power
of Jesus' name," Bendietion and
National Anthem. A union choir of
50 voices lead the singing with Mies
Minerva Jones presiding at the piano
and W. H, Willis, Wingham, conduct-
or.
MONDAY FORENOON
was quietly spent by the visitors in
calling on old friends and chatting
over old tunes, while all points of the
compass added their quota to the
gathering crowds who were early on
the scene.
THE PROCESSION
formed up about 1 p. m., at the Pub-
lic School and headed by the 91st
Highlanders' Band, of Hamilton, with
Chas. Pope as Marshal, paraded the
stt'eets. Seldom is a finer procession
seen than it was, hundreds of profuse-
ly decorated automobiles following
after the (loafs and many costumed
people, Kincardine Pipe Band, in
their spit; and span uniform, took
part and made the air vocal with
Highland music. "The Old woman,
who lived in a shoe," "John Bull,"
"St. Patrick," "Britannia," Colonial
groupand others were great.
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On arrival a
Victoria L S ictoria Park the
program was at once entered upon.
Reeve 5, T. Plum spoke words of wel-
REV. D. WREN GIVES WELCOME TO SOLOTER BOYS
an honest reflection," "Tile is the day
wo celebrate," "God Save the King."
A nicely built evergreen arch eves ev-
aded on Tnrnberry street South,
The decorators did a fine job. In ad-
dition hundreds of flags, banners,
pennants, &c„ decked the business
places and domes and a very gala as-
pect was worn by the Lown dtn'ing.
the Re—union.
As an accompaniment to the old
Red, White and Blue (lying from the
Town Hall flag staff was the banner
won by Brussels for more than at-
taining our objective ie tite Victory
Wtar Loan bends.
One of the greatest assets was nitre
in the beautiful weather with which
we were favored for the 3 days. It
could hardly have been fine'. The
automobile era was well evidenced in
the thousands of cats by which easy
access was made over the tine roads
of this season of the year and as a re-
sult the crowds were immense, yet
Withal happy, good natured and all
out for a good time.
come to the great assemblage and was
• followed by Rev. D. Wren, who was
asked by the Committee to welcome
back the soldier boys, many of when
had gone from Brussels during Rev,
Mt, 'Wren's pastorate, so that the
personal acquaintanceship made it a
specially interesting feature. The ad -
dross was most befitting to the oc-
casionnd
a waseteronsl
y applauded
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as the rev, gentleman sketched the
bravery and heroism which did so
much eo win tate glorious victory,
Major J, W. Shaw, Dunton, who is
.a Brussels old boy and had been over,
seas with the l,Olst Batt„ made a short
but most appropriate reply rte which
the praises of the soldier lads were
sounded both for conduct off the field
and Baty -doing in the battle and
strife. Kindliness and forbearance
were asked from the public and gentle-
manly conduct and industry on the
jart of the returned soldiers was en.
oined, Hearty cheers were given for
the speaker and the soldier boys,
On the platform were Thee, and
Wu,. Melt y. ut' Lietuwet ante 'Torun -
to, 1espeetitely ; Ince E. Smith, Bran -
doe : 7 D Ronald. Windsor ; Jos.
It Win, Toronto ; Dr. Wm. thaw,
Mntrt', Mielt, ; 4i'. L. MrQuarrie,
Suhkatnon ; .1, F. Me(7rtte, Toronto ;
and Nursing Sister Beatrice McNair,
just home from stirring scenes in
France. When iulroduced to the
audience was welcomed back with a
mighty cheer. Miss McNair is a
daughter of the late Alex. and Mrs.
McNair, formerly of Oranbrook, and
Brakes her home at Vancnuvet', B. C.,
where near relatives reside.
RE -UNION NOTES
The illuminated engine on C. Pope's
shop attracted considerable attention.
Go, Oonstable Pellow was here and
kept an eye open for infractions of
the law.
Brussels got a gond tidying up, out-
side of a few slackers, and the town
looked good.
There is more eo be said about the
Re -union but the space at our disposal
is already crowded,
The school house and old spring
were sought out by numerous visitors
as locations they could never forget.
Some of the Jubilants' watches stop-
ped Tuesday night, itis said, and con-
sequently they were late getting
home.
Old Brusselites we hoped would be
able to get. here for the Re -union were
13, and Mre. Gerry, Fort William.
Mr, Gerry wrote THE POST Editor on
July 22nd, saying :---"See by THE -
Pose. .luly 2729 are dates of special
time in the old town of Brussels.
Hope you have fine weather and a
large home coming of boys and gide
of former years. Would like to be
with you and enjoy the many greet-
ings from friends or our youthful
days. Ainleyville in 1857 and 1858
was small but hopeful. The forest
stump Aloud aviary. (1,t the West
side of street there was bush and on
East side was mostly commune. It
was go as you please and everybody
friendly as I hope it will be at your
jubilee gathering. Mre. Gerry and I
are fairly well for our time of life.
Thurso is home today. Her arm and
fingers are not moving in good form
yet, but rnuch better than at one
time. -Mrs. Livingston is not very
well either. The Gerry's are o. k. I
h ave not forgotten the old town and
the many pleasant years I spent
among the people of Brussels and
send our compliments to all u' -el
friends.
(Continued on page 4)
Walton
Poultry wanted Tuesday of each week.
Phone W. G. Neal as to prices, &o.
Our school did well at the recent
Entrance examination at Brussels, 8
pupils passing, They were Olive Bol-
ger, Hazel Drager, Annie Harris,
Christens. McCallum, Mary E. Mc-
Donald, Grace Murray, Bernadette
Ryan and Wallace Sholdice. This is
a good star%off. The names are ar-
ranged alphabetically.
Jamestown
Robert Smiley, who is at Nelson,
B. 0., is home on a holiday visit.
Mrs. John Forreet, of Saginaw, is
here for a holiday. She is a sister of
°has. Forrest, Mrs. Anson Show and
Mrs. J. H. Fear.
Fred. and Mrs. Black and children,
Toronto, and Miss Lizzie Fear, daugh-
terof Conneillor and Mrs. Fear, were
welcome visitors at Anson and Mrs.
Shaw's.
We are sorry to hear that Mrs.
Jane Woodrow, has been quite poorly.
She makes her home with her son,
Alex, Mustard. The old lady get-
ting
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tin n toward 80Y ears.
S. S. No, 4 has engaged Miss Mary
McNaughton, Tuckersmith, as teach-
er for the coming year, at a salary of
$875. We wish her success in follow-
ing a long line of good workers.
Last week Miss Jessie Strachan
underwent a successful operation at
Wingham hospital. She le getting
along nicely and hopes to be able to
get home in the course of a few weeks.
This will be good news to her many
friends,
I1[ EJN W. C. T. B,
Mra, Beavers. of Exeter, Mooted Prost.
dent at 22nd Annual Mooting,
The 22nd annual Convention of the
Heron County Women's Ohristian
Temperance Union was held at Wing -
ham itt the Methodist church on July
24tH and 25th. Delegates were pres-
ent from the 11 unions of the county.
The names of the new officers are as
follows:
President—Mrs, Beavers, Exeter,
Vice-President—Mrs. A. McGuire,
Brussels.
County Secretary --Mrs, A. T. Coop-
er, Olinton,
Recording Secretary --Miss M.
Aitken, Goderich.
Treasurer—Mies S. Bentley, Biyth,
The speakers were : Mrs, Emma
Pugsley, Vice -President of the Prov'
instal ',V. C. T, I7., and Rev, Mr, Sin-
clair, of f nrnnto, who gave profitable
addresses on the referendum,
The County officers report that from
every standpoint things are very en-
couraging. The Superintendents in
their addressee were very enthusiastic
over the work. Five new Unions
have been reported organized during
the year, which was really above the
anticipations of the most sanguine,
During the dayand-a-half session,
special music was rendered not only
by the musicians of Wingham, but
from ell'rounding places,
Every eotstibuenoy in the county
was largely represented during the
session, The attendance Was very
large,