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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1920-4-15, Page 1VOL. 48 NO. 42 x.5o Per Annum in Advance BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL x , xpo Tv. H. Ir.F 1'' R, Proprietor HMI N 11111111113111110111111111 111111101111111111.311111 IIIII 1111111111111111111111 11 II illlllllllllllll 1111 111111111111 Take No Risks with Valuable Securities Your Victory Bonds, deeds, mortgages, insur- ance policies are too precious to leave where fire or thieves may reach them. Even a strong box or safe in your own home Tacks the absolute security given by the Safety Deposit Boxes in this Bank. They may be rented in convenient sizes at a small cost. Call and see them. —THE Bank of Nova Scotia Paid-up Capital - $ 0,700,000 Reserve Fund 18,000,000 Resources - - - 220,000,000 Y. H. GILROY Manager Brussels Branch iCn New Advertisements For sale—Wes, Somers, Flax Seed—John Logan. Cement—F. A. Harrison. Planing h1111—Arnent Bros. Quality Bret—A. E. Hersey. Hay for aale—D, McKinnon. House for sole—George Lott. Collie lost—J. W. Stephenson. Farm Implements—John Long, Auction hale—Thos. J. Coulter. Eggs for hatching—John Currie. Large supply—W, J. McCracken. April requirements—F. R. Smith, Helfer on shares—G, A. Deadman. Short Horn oalves—John G. Spat., Nen''x workkahoes R. 0. Rathwell �' Tenders wanted—Township of pros. pzstrixt Reba Oranbrook School report of Oranbrook school may be read on page 5 of this issue. The Auction Sale of the estate of the late James Sinclair, who perished in the freshet a few weeks ago, was held Wednesday afternoon, R, L. Taylor is the administrator. Word has been received of the. safe arrival of Mrs. D, N, McDonald nee Mies Mabel Menzies, at her home near Hayter, Sask. Last Sunday afternoon Rev. Mr, McCormick, Biyth, preached in the Methodist church and gave an inter- esting discourse. Are you coming to Long's Hall, Oranbtook, Monday evening, 10th inst. to meet The Young Village Doc- tor and his patients of 30 years ago P Entertainment under the auspices of the Oranbrook Farmers' Club. Moncrieff Did you read R. 0. Rathwell'e ad, 2 You may save a few dollars by so do- ing. The Endeavor service in Knox church was withdrawn last Sunday evening on account of the Auuiver-' nary at Union church. Frank Harrison has purchased a new oil engine to take the place of the steam and gasoline engines at his chopping mill and cement tile manu- factory. His enterprise deserves to bring success. • •+r._.ars.cseswestr_ THE MERCHANT The banking requirements of merchants will receive full con- sideration by the officers of this Bank. Arrange to open a current account and every banking facility is assured. asA THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE PAID-UP CAPITAL - - $1 5,000,000 RESERVE FUND - $15,000,000 WALTON BRANCH, J. M. McMillan, Manager. Men's ork Shoes W ®r Have you seen our splendid line of Men's anti Boyar Work Shoes 2 Made by reliable firms in the very best of Elk, Tan Grain and Una Calf, They never fail to give satisfaction. Prices for men are $8 00, $6 25, $6.50 and $7 00, We also have cheaper lines at $2 75 and $3.75. Prices for Boys are $3,75 and $4 75. Special Youth'e High Top Scout Boots, in al black and tan, worth $5.00. Our 3 �Yfifi Special.....................9' Ladies' Fine Shoes • tilt. Vici Kid, high heel and receding toe, at,..., .., $ 6 00 ee mei Kid, Ouban heel, receding toe with too cap, at.......,0 00 x...,.,.� i Viol Kid, Ouban heel, plain receding toe, at ..... 6 75 Black patent Bottom, high gray kid top, new perforated toe, at9 00 Oalf, Neolin rubber heel, Brown , sole splendid quality, tat ., 6 50 Brown Calf Oxfords, Goodyear welt soles, Cuban heel, perforated toe, wonderful value at ......,. 5 50 Black Dongola, with cushion soles and rubber heels, a solid com- fort shoe at .......,, ...... .... ...... ..... 6 60 it High Claes, Stylist, Shoes at wonderfully reasonable prices, Why pay more P R. C. RATHWELL` Moncrief The entertainment in Knox church, "The Young Village Doctor," was quite a suoceee, Everybody did their part well and the play was much en- joyed, The Ladies' Aid treasury will be the richer by over $50,00, Grey A new touting car has been puech. asad by Alex, Armstrong, 70h Con. Tenders wanted for 2 cement cul- verts. Read the advt, in thin issue, Don't miss "The Village .Doctor" at Long's Hall, Oranhrot k next Monday evening. There wag nit, pt•ettrhi tits set vires at Roe's church last Sunday rooming as it was mud vt't'tty day et Union, Miss Margaret Stevrusnn, 10111 Con„ has gone to St atfuni to take to nuurae at the central Busiu.ea, (College. We wish her sin:Cos- CARD OM's THANKS.—Wo wish to thank the friends and nt•ighhots for their kindness Ana gym parhy during the sickness and lee envemt'ut of our dear wife anti mother. HENRY 1•'0u.tf AND FAMILY. Elgin Porter, who beta boon :1,1416g with the farm. wmk a,t. his bone eine,. his return T'r'out '' t'I .'Ol8 teller,• h'e spent over 3 }ear; .:,..vier; Acing and Country, left for l no Weal 'Pet •slat' a000U1 paused by the emu] wi it rl' the community. Elgin will hand at storekeeping with his broths:, Mussell, who owns to the'viug busine,.s there. Auction Sate at Robert McKinnotee Tuesday of last week, despite the no - toward weather, went well, totalling $5,201. The team sold for $417 00. 101r. and Mrs. 101eKimion will continue to live in the house on the farm as it is not needed jest yet by the new own- er, McKinnon Brost have a 1011 acre pasture faro] just acroi:e the road On which they will likely run cattle. MOVED TO 0IlcKteLoe.-11, J. and Mrs, Dougherty, who recently sold their farm, on the 6th Oon.. to Jesse Wilbee, have purchased another, Lot 10, con. 14, McKillop township, from Charles Lowry, and have moved to it. Before removing a company consist- ing of 4 score neighbors and old friends aseemblet1 at their old home and presented IYIr: ane Mrs. Dougher- ty with a fine Secretary and step- ladder. The following address was .read by Walter Smillie and Will. Hoy and Jno. Pearson made the,,lppresenta- tion 1—DEAR FRIENDS.—We, yont' neighbors and friende of Roe's church, have gathered here tonight before you leave ns to express to you, in a slight manner, our appreciation of you dur- ing the years you have spent among IN, In Roe's church our relationship has been very happy as you always showed yourselves ready to help along the work of the church in anyway within your power and while we are sorry to lose you we knots that where you go your work will be appreciated, In the neighborhood you have proven yourselves neighbors in the full mean- ing of the word and commend you to your new neighbors as ones always Ament Plaoin We are prepared to attend to all orders for Planing and will be able to supply Lumber, Sash, Doors, &e. A M ENT B ROS. BRUSSELS Flax See ON HAND FOR SEED ALSO Flax Seal + John e€t°1 Brussels Chopping Mill 99024'Get000181lt'1t90P'91 114Wt9@690t(9't11hr a i Hilt/11 C 11 1 C R8 ci 0 0 0 e it W 41 Hill outlook is that; Eggs aro Si • T going to h0 the highest this e as coming Winter ever known et ,p will this country so be prepared. ag9 0 Daring May, Jima and July we t• 0 l have 16,000 strong, sturdy se Chicks. • e Did you ever figure how touch 31 2 your day-old Chicks east you by 2 e hens spoiling the eggs by leaving Zs the res; and breaking them 2 s is To avoid disappointment order • yours now. Our Deices this year el are $22 per hundred. * e 2 Waiter Rose e Phone a I hone 8 on 38x BRUSSELS w HURON SPECIALTY FARM p To Those interested sa CEMENT A car of Cement will he unloading at McNaught 0. P. R. Station on or about April 20th. TILE Place your orders early for Tile. Chopping Mill Will be closed down for a couple of weeks while new engine ie being installed, F. A. Harrison Phone 4723 1tiONORILFF reedy to do a good turn to any in need. We sok von to accept 'bile Secretary rued else) ladder as a token of our good- will and trust you may be spared many happy years together in your new home, rued that yea will always remember kindly the people of this locality. Signed on behalf of neigh- bors and friends. JOHN M. PEARSON, Wer. 7. HoY, W. SI'uLLIE. Brief, suitable reply was made by Mr, Dougherty for the kindness shown them during the years they had spent in the neighborhood and good wishes were expressed, in return to their numerous old friends. We wish Mr, and lure. Dougherty prosperity 'in McKillop. Goon TitrE.—Despite the unpleas- ant weather of last Sunday good con- gregations attended Union church an the occasion of their anniversary, Rev. J. Fulton Irwin, of Lucknow, oc- cupied the pulpit morning and even- ing and gave two strong, well directed sermons that were followed with rapt attention, (Mood music was rendered by the choir. The free-will offering resulted in the receipt of $112,00. Tuesday evening the Lecture on Leland was given, being changed from Monday to suit the speaker. Proceeds went to the Armenian suf- ferers. Rev. Mr. Irwin is as much at home on a lecture platform as in preaching a sermon and gave much in- formation as to the Emerald isle and proplesyed what rnu',t be done to bring Peace and Good -will to Erin. Ethel Next Sunday evening Rev. Mr. Bell, Molesworth, will give en address to the W. M. S, in Presbyterian ehnrch, at '7.80 o'clock. Special nffering. Rev. Mr, Kennedy will pie itch at Moles- worth. Ethel Women's Institute will hold next meeting in the Presbyterian church next Tuesday evening, at 8 o'clock, when Rev. Mr, Kennedy will give an address on "The influence of environment,' Musical and literary numbers will also be aided. Every- body will be welcome. Ethelsn eo le p p wereftp to beer of thedemise em se of Mrs. wm.P Mcl'adz an, Walton, Tuesday of this week, She was a sister of the late 143.0, Wm. Kreuter, formerly of Ethel, and fre- quently visited here whet bliss Bessie McDonald, interment takes place Thursday afternoon from the home of her mother, Mrs. Jas. McDonald, 8f miles South of Brussels, to the ceme- tery at Brussels. Thos, and Mrs, Williamson went to Toronto 8 weeks ago. Mrs. William- son was to have an operation on her throat and foot, The Dr. advised a rest first as she bad recently recovered from a severe attack of qninsy of two weeks duration, new rail has develop- ed a heavy cold and los grippe there- for the operation has again been de- layed. She has not been out of her room for 2 weeks and has not been very strong since her operation last year but we hope she will soon lm - pro vee Wroxeter Miss Mary Harris is it Toronto visi- tor, S. M. Robinson returned to New Yells on Saturday. Mies Mary Hupfer returned to Tor, onto on Monday, Arnnld Edgtu' has returned front Detroit and isP fe erin toopen 1 h19 garage 11 Pie Miss 7 Ritchie left on Thursday for Ito extended visit with relatives at Toronto and Galt', Jnn. and Nies. Miller, Listowel, spent, several days of hast week with old e friode in this vicinity, Mee. Nukes and daughter, Mrs. Chapman, Winnipeg, are visiting the fo'mer'e sister, Mrs. Wm. Abraham, who continues very ill, .A pleasant evening was spent re- cently at the hoose of Mrs, Jas. Rit- chie when it number of the young friends of Mies Margaret Gibson pte- ssnted her ' e with a casserole, pie -plate and centre -piece. A congregational u.leeting'nf the Methodist church was held Friday evening when earth department of the church was shown to be in a progr'es- sive state. Rev. F. Stride has been invited to remain another year, !'Maitland Brae," the home of T. and Mts. Gibson, was the 500,10 of a pretty event at noon Wednesday when their eldest daughter, Margaret I1loffatt, was invited in marriage to Archibald Wells, B. A., Toronto, for. merly of Blyth. Ceremony was per- formed by Rev, C. M•Llrolm in the presence e ne 50 guests. Pride wore a becoming cwn of WhiteGroom's ifto her was 1,11 onyx s ring and to Miss Mary Gibson, who played the wedding march, a ettrdotyx ring. Afar a dainty lunch Mr. and Mrs, Wells left for their fatturo home in Toronto on the 8.30 tram,, The bride travelled in a brown suit and hat, May their joys le mat v, About it Initiated ftiiiiels and eeigrh- hors of Wul, \Vestlal;e erns bride met at their home Friday ev' air ,! ur„I gra ' sainted there with ra 14,i tut.11a41e,,,is shower. A most stsjoyable time. 18110 spent, Walton 'l'hct.e wise no service in 81, George's church last Sunday afternoon Anniversary services will be held in Bethel Methodist nhurch next, Smelt' y, at 11 a. In. nod 7 le 011 Rev, 1 E. Millsou, Auburn, will p':•ach. Swill- ing subject "The call 1' a huofinees man" and in the evening; "What th'nk ye of Christ ?" Walton \Vninem't InetiLute will Meet next Wednesday, 21.0., iast., at. 3 o'clock, at the home of etre. .Ino, McDonald. The subject "Iuflueoee of home on National and Poetical life" will be in rod needhy :flea. Win. Neel, Roll call and 011141100 frail "Cor Govern lflent.." Good ate emitter,. ask- ed for. CARD OF THANKS. ---\\'e wivit to sincerely [batik the neighbors .utd Mende for their kind words and hir- ing deeds bestowed on '1ur dear one through her illness sort for the sym- pathy tendered us in our berraveeueo1. It will live as a happy memory in a sad hour in our experience. W. 11JCFADZEAN AND '011P, MCDrNAL1 F::}l1LY. John J. NIcllavin has shipped for the U, F. 0. 11 cats or stock (luting the latter part of Feb. and Mardi, amounting to over $30,000. Stock shipped by N1r. M@Gavir, is fully mem.- ed so that the owner 1 ons no risk of loss. Mr. MOGavill attended a meet- ing of the shippers in Toronto last Friday and Saturday with a view to better accommodation- in retold to shipping. OBIT17ARY,—A Scottist paper says of a former sailing 1.0.111 tenon of Robert Coutts, of this locality :— Death has removed an old and re• spected resident from our midat— Adam Fraser, Braebister, HP was e man of integrity, upright in all his ways, and of great kind,less of heart. Fox long years he had gone to Green- land, and as he was a man of splo'. din physique and an expert in the ,o t .,f sea -craft, his eervices were highly ap- preciated by the masters of whaling vessels. For many yealsllowever, he has farmed the croft of Breebistee, and by hard industry tried to glean from the soil the essentials of life. He was a goud neighbor, a gund friend anda man whose word was as gond as his bund. His end was peaoe• ful. As calms and heroically es he had faced the storms of Greenland, ars calmly did he face and over r'1me the laet enemy, seeing with the .ye of faith beyond the gloom of earth the glory of heaven MRS. WM, ItTCFAD'LEAN CALLED AWAY. —.After a. plucky flkht for life for nearly 2 weeks Bessie McDonald, beloved wife of William McFadzsan, of this locality, died at the home of G. A, Deadman, Brussels, whets elle was beim:- nursers, Tutteclay m ming rat 8 o'clock, aged 80 years, 11 menthe and 16 days. A baby sr u was born ou February 20tH. 5 -ceased was th - 2nd daughter of JRs. and 1011 s. McDonald. Lot 1, 0012. 16, Grey township, and was well and favorably known in this community. As Miss McDonald she taught sohool here and at other pnintc for 10 0012 years and g, ve good satis- faction. On June 19, 1018 the subject of this notice was marred to he0 new bereft partner. Deceased Was rt bright, level headed perkon ever ready to lend a helpiug hand In efforts for the advancement of ted church and community and her death is deeply regretted and sympathy tendered to those bereaved. The funeral will take place from the home of her mother, 1J miles North r f Walton, Thnr.day afternoon at 2 80 o'clock Set•viee con- ducted by Reeds, Messrs. Luudy and Mann at. 2. Interment will be wedeln Bruseeis cemetery. This is the third daughter who has died in past. 15 months. Morris A few more Literary meetings would make a Merry Sunshine. The weather has been ill the past week. Look for v. sunny future, Alex, 6fcf,anchlin and seen melt in the Spring Fah' at Clinton, 'Thursday of last week. Mrs. Gee. Martin and children, of Geer, etown+ were holiday. visitors it with Morrie friends last. week. We are sorry to teal Russet 'Auks has not been enjoyingand health during the past week, We hope for a speedy recovery. Miss Cora Armstrong, who is at- tending Normal School at Stratfotd and Lawrence Armstrong, of Mount Forest, speut the holidays at their home, Last week a young Suushiner was holding up the bridge when he discov- ered two young whales riming down the stream to meet hien. Be tnok riu flight Eastward. Anyonerequiring ui salmoapply to 0. R. g MMus. Loath, PARI{HILL, Passlea AWAY.—We'd was received last Tuesday by Samuel Walker, 01.1"lint', of the death of itis sister -)flaw, !\lis. W. W. Logan, aged 58 yearn, 2 months and 22 days. Her hone was at Parkhill, when e her husband is in business, Deceased's maiden name was Ella M pivar and her early home was on the 3rd line Morris, Her hus- band and a- detnghter HMO vo, Mrs. S. Walker and Mrs, (ltev) Jewitt are sisters of deceased, The htnel al takes place Thursday of this w1el'r, burial to be made at.Brussels cemetery ah••11! 13 s o lk noon L1e Fels 1 i vn s n n t ut + , b from Parkhill t0 the laa� earthly + st . ilg place. Lemlas•tl wee err1 rei of the late Emmanuel and Mrs. Olvar, i of this township, and was possessed of many gifts and graces that wort her a host of friends. ' Farm Implements Massey -Barris ' BINDERS MOWERS, RAKES HARROWS DRILLS, PLOWS • 4. GASOLINE_ ENGINES SAW OUTFITS' t. Everything required on the t} halm. • •F John Long • Agent, Bru'•sels Main Street, opposite Town Httll home where tiOrrOW or sickness had visited can testify. We wish to ex- press our appreoiatiorl of your work in Jamestown Sunday School. We all terneulher tate noble work done n your father. the late dames Btraehan, who started n .Sabbath School in his home many years ago, whop Vio- toria Hall was built, it was moved from the Strachan home to the Hall, where i\Ir. Strachan was superintend. ant 1111th his demise. We have had many changes since and during the last veru• M? s Marjo•io held the of- ' l";;c•,0,,l 1 0 her lather's foot - n rk also as teacher 'F ion, mg 11., youth has been farts It , : 1 c 1;,,1111 will leave a last • ink nm; r '-' t, for good, A5 organist f .1 eel ve -- held Sunday eventage )1 Vie to i, lids you have been most t flu 1 t1 met l uthtul, facing all kinds , 1' m, tl'". ,. n itt;oma have rendered exeoltoll et 1 as accompanist at all inn , n ,'.;!(18'100,1 and social even - hies 41,11 l,•at, a Op we cannot fill. In ile• \�"<an *r+, Inetitute too, you will b • tie eel, whine for different- ' rtlu, ifferentterm•, , • n h.-i,i t.be President's chair, rerda•1;u1; good help in the Red Cross (urt•I.., .,.L,. in Y. P. 5. and W. M. 31. work 11:! . neighboot hood severed, We are pl,.,tsed y0tl0 future home i0 not fa,. away. As a slight token of our regard for you We ask you to ac- cept thio ro,•ker and hope it will often remind vise of Jamestown friende. We wish for you and Mr. Cardiff many happy years spent together and that you may find an even wider field of usefulness in your new environ- ment. Signed on behalf of the com- mu, Mits. Lochs EcliMIER, BESSIE MOSES. A tanitysty 11111,!11 WKS served and after a short time '.pent in social chat and other amusements all dispersed wish- ing Mr. and Mrs. Cardiff many years of happiness and prosperity. • •4-- 4. • .y .fi •F 9 • 4. • a- • +•••••••••••••••••••••+.+9 Will. Clark has arrived home from Brantford after a pleasant holiday. Anniversary sermons in Sunehine Methodist church will he preached on Sabbath, 25111 inst., by Rev, A. 10. Millso0, of Auburn, at 2 and 7 p, m. Special music by Brussels Male Sex- tette. Monday evening Rev. Mr. Millson will lecture ou Experiences in Siberia," where he spent some time during the war. SCHOOL REPORT,—Following is the report of S. S. No. 5, Morris, for March. No, on roll 20 Average at- tendanoe 16, Sr. IV—Nellie Anderson 81 ; Angela Kelly 78 ; Mildred Russel 78 ; Anna Kelly 75 ; Wilbert Procter 72 ; Nora Vancamp 60 ; Lulu Procter 68 ; Williard Armstrong 48. Jr. IV— Roy Armattalg 55. Sr. TII—Verde Procter 87 ; Richee Procter 64. Jr. 111—Names in order of merit. Jack Noble. Robbie MacMurray, George Mat tin. Sr. 1I—Bob, Procter, Edna Jackson. Jr, 1I—Francis Jackson, Willie (lrasby. Pr, --Alberta Mae - Murray, Harry Jackson. Otev : Ri rrovt, Teacher, Belgrave Don't forget the presentation of East Lynne which will he given in the C O. F. Hall, Belgrave, next Wednes- day evening, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid for the Methodist church. Plari of Hall at H, Hopper's store. Jamestown Ed. Barnard's Auction Sale attract- ed etlarge attendance and the stock, rico,. sold at good prices. Lows rang- ed an -ei from 150 to R180 • young brought shoat 11 cents per pound and 12 pigs realized $625. T. R. Bennett, Wingbarn, was Auctioneer, Mr. Barnard ,vent to London this week, - PRESENTATION —A pleasant tilne was spent at the home of Edward and Mrs, Barnard, of this locality, ,by a large company of neighbors anti friends before the departure of the host and hostess to their new home at London. Evening was spent with games, social chat, music and danc- ing. Bernice Payn read the follow- ing address and Lawrence Willis and Bert Wallace presented 141r, and Mre. Barnard with a fine mantle clock and casserole :— Dias MR, AND MRS, BARNARD We, your neighbors and friends, have gathered here to -night to spend a pleasant evening with you, as a family, before you leave for your new home in London, We are sorry you have decided to leave this section of country but since it is yonr choice we will) you every success in your future unclertakings and ask you to accept this mantle clock and casserole, May they often remind you of the happy times spent in Jamestown locality, Signed on behalf of neighbors and friends. LAWRENCE WILLIS Bese,NM.L PAYS, Mr, Barnard made a short suitable speech thanking all for the much am prticiated address and gifts, The guests appftoiated the hospitality and kindness of the host and hostess due- ing the evening, PRESENTATION,—Friday evening abont 60 guests assembled at home of Lonis and Mrs, Jilokmier to do holm to Mrs, Nelson Cardiff who has lately gone from this neighborhood, A pleasant evening was spent and following program presented : —Plano solos Miss Ferne Eckmier and Mrs. Cardiff ; solos by Dougall Straehan, George Eckmier and nob - ort: Strachan ; readings-•-iblisses Jessie Meatchan, Bessie Moses and Ruth Strachan ; Young men's chorus ; Young ladies' chorus ; violin solos . Albert Cardiff ; interspersed by short speeches from a number of gentlemen, Andrew Lamont being the able chair- man. The most 1tltereLesting number of the program was the .resentation of a fine leather rocker to Mr's, Nelsott. (%ardill'. Follow addt e es was tread by Miss Bessie uses and pees- eelltatin1l made by Mrs. Louis E+ek- uIierte- D0en, MRS. CasenFF ;—As neighbors and Sunday School pa of s, we have Met together this eventog to express to you our friendship and good wish- es, cu pow departur0 from our n0ig11- bnrihood, Your life in Ibis 8ommun- ity ever radiated aticier, ne many n Brussels Oouncil Regular meeting of Brussels Coun- cil was held last Monday evening. Present Reeve Plum and Councillors Fraser, Richards, Wilton and Stewart. Minutes of last meeting read and passed. - Following aeeonuts were presented : Jas, Henderson, streets $ 11 20 Benson -Wilcox Electric. Co 23 00 M. Fraser, streets 300 Jas, Kerr, streets G 00 Jno. Ens,d, Town Hall6 80 R. Oliverva, salarywoo.......... 60 00 R. Thuell, salary and rent. Electric Light - 145 01) Robt. Thuell, Lamps, &c43 00 Oanadian Express.. ..... .... 3 68 Mrs, 5, Heist, board for nurse 28 50 Moved by S. Wilton, seconded by A. Stewart that accounts be paid. Carried, By -Law No. 0. to borrow money for current expenses, was read and passed. An acc:tont from Jno. Nivins amounting to 833.00 was read but was not paid as it was considered the cor- poration was nota debtor, Travellers Insurance Oo. wrote to insurance on the Electric Light plant. No action as Council assumed no re- sponsibility according to their agree- ment with R. Thuell. Tender from W. FI. Cook .for the construction of William -Albert street drain at $1100 plus tile Wae read. Mow- ed owed by M. Fraser, seconded by S. Wil- ton that tender be accepted and agree - meet signed. Carried. 'rhe question of oiling Turnbull, street was discussed and decided upon supply to be purchased forthwith from the Imperial Oil Oompany. Councillor Fraser was asked to sup- erintend the erection of the new smokestack at the Electric light plant, It was decided to use the grading machine in rounding up several streets this Spring. The question of salary increases came up and after some discussion in- creases or $25,00 per annum were made to F. S. Scott, Clerk, and A. Strachan, '.t'tetteurer, and $15.00 per month wan added to R. Oliver's pay, on motion 111 Councillors Stewart and \V uteri, The CMelts was instructed to send• acc0uut of Lown expenditure to 80011 of the homes where smallpox ptLtien to 10ere. The tlueation of the 0,00.90 wood was brought up and Councillors Wilton and Stewart deputised to visit the farm of A. Hislop and present report. wood has been hauled Nou@ during d (lute e h g t past Whiter although considerable was mu, mei ord+ ns placed. 11 rues stated by the Clerk that a represeutit ive of Hydro Was expected Lo come to Bum:sets shortly to discuss .u er e d after n huey r0e•thOeastiatuiuu1, 01011, Oanactiten News George Walters, aged 80, who had been a menthe'. o1' the guard of honor of Napoleon ill, died at Brantford, ,Work was begun on two blast furn- aces at (ljibway for the Canadian Steel Corporation, to met $5,000,000 each. Mac Kirkwood Bryden, aged 14, was accidently and fatally shot by his younger brother on their father's farm in Erin T t. Oalgary (+, W, V, A. proposes to picket the Soldier's Settlement offices to prevent returned eoldiere from pnr- ehasingq Hudson's Bay lands, Dr, Helen Macltinrdy, Toronto, will take active :hna',e of the divieton of Ohild Welfare off the Federal Depart- ment of Health in Ottawa. An- nou el trc0m ri of the appointment of Dr. Maeldurehy is made by the Civil Service Commission. Announcement is also made of the appointment of John 5, MaeGillivraty, returned sol- dier, to be ()clincher of Customs at Attltigogleh, N, S.