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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1920-9-30, Page 1Azo, 1 $0,60 Yoar in Advance 49:V t} $w.00 if' rept s* Maid 88 Yea's of Service The history of this Bank since its inception in 1832 has been char- octerized by a steady growth in f'iril tries fr,r serving the nubile. To -day we have the accumulated knowl- edge and experience of 88 years to apply to your banking business. We invite your account. OB Paid-up Capital 8 9,700,000 Reserve - 19,000,000 10e80 8103 - 230,000,000 THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA F. H. Gilroy Manager, BRUSSELS New Advertisements Fire Prevention Day. Farm for sale -Tom Poem. Boase for sale -Trim POST. A notion Sale -Win. Porrio. Newest styles -A. Strneben. Doloo-Light-1. G. Dnrroolt. Poultry wonted -S. Weinstein, Wood wanted -Methodist Ohurch. Poultry wanted -W. J. bloOrncken. p15#,l`1.Ct '.ebis Monorieff R. 0. and Mrs, Rathwell and daugh- ter will locate at the town Of Strath- roy, Middlesex Oo., where they have bought a grocery business, Harvest Home Anniversary will be observed in Knox Ohurch here on Sunday and Monday, Oct, 3 and 4. Rev, Mr. Ross, of Auburn, will preach tit 2 80 and 7,30 o clock en.1 special mnefn and genOrnns (Ite'hilrs expect- ed. Monday evening, following a hot supper, will be given a fine progt,ttu in which Mr. Russell and his talented daughtee, Toronto, in song and 8toy, Will be sure to pina80 the people. Miss Secord will be I.he pharlist, Addresses are ex peeled by visiting °leigyme . See the hill'; for additional particulate but in the meantime murk down the dates and plan to attend as the an- nivarsary promisee to he worthy of your patronage, Walton Auuunl Helmet Fair will be hold at \Valtou 'l'huistley alteruuou of this week. Miss Edna L, Reid and Mies Dina M. Staples, of this locality, are students at the Normal School, Strat- ford, this terra, and will do well. Next Sabbath nlneniug Rev. Mr. Ross, of Anl•nrn, will preach in Dufl''e church and will conduct anniversary services at bloncrieff. Rev, Mr, Luncly will take the work at Auburn. CARD OF TEANRS,-We lake this opportunity to sincerely thank neigh- bors and friends for thoughtful deeds and sympathetic words during the ill- ness and subsequent demise of the late Mrs. Telfer, They were most highly appreciated. WM, TELFER AND FAMILY, J. W. and ales. Morrison have pur- chased al, home on Howie Avenue, Toronto, which looks as if they were counting on leaking the Queen City the place of their, abode. MMMT, Morri- son holds a good position with the C. P. R., with whom he has been associa. ted for a good many years now. Antuvereary Set v1ee8 of Bethel Mcth"diet cling eh %vi11 be held on Sun- day, Oct. 10th, Rev. F. W. Crash, a former pastor, will preach at 11 a, In. and 7 80 p. in, Monday evening, et 8 an elter tainmelt. will be given in the church by talent from Seaforth as- sisted by local talent, Gond time as- etu ed. Admission 25 and 15 cents, MRS, W.1L TELFER.-An old and well known resident of this locality passed away ft'nw the earthly home last Friday, in the person of Mrs. Wm. Telfer, aged 76 years, 4 months and 24 days. Deceased was born in Dumferlioe, Scotland, and came to Oanada when I0 years of age, Hi11- bett township, was her girlhood home and 46 years ago she joined hand aud heart with the partner of her life's journey, who survives, They made their home on the 16th 0011. of Grey for years but finding farru work too laborious sold aud removed to Brus- sels where they spent 7 years, After a trip to the West where they visited relatives for a yeti', they returned to Walton and made they home with Walter and Mrs. Davidson, Lot 24, Cou, 14, McKillop, hire. Davidson be- ing their youngest daughter, To add to failing health she had a stroke of paralysis and last Spring met with an accident by falling and despite all that could be done she gradually fail - 5 :NU S: ELS. (;-''1'1 Ak1G, 11 UkS1lA k'. S1:,PIEMBER 30 1pc) Methodist Chercii t~oaiversary THEL SUNDAY and MONDAY October 1 7th & 18th Rev, Mr, Johnston, 11i11rneeville, a former Pastor, will preach the SO nn MAL Fowl Supper Monday Evening fullo88(11 by an A 1 program. Iln6-Don't fail to take it In, See bills for further platticulttrs. ed until the close. Mr..Telfer, m1e eon (Thointte, of P8aee River) and 4 (1 tnghters, (Mesdames James and Win. Farquharson, in the West Mrs. Robert Moore, Peace River ; and Mrs. Walter Davidson, McKillop) sur- vive and share in the sympathy of many old friends. Mr's. Telfer was a bright, industrious woman, a great reader and more than ordinarily ac- quainted with literature, She had many friends who esteemed her highly. Her sister and brother (Miss Kate and 311o, Ewan) live in Brussels, Mrs. Barr, of Stratford, a deice at- tended the funeral, which was held Sexuality afternoon to BIuesels ceme- tery. Rev. Me. Lundy, assisted by Rev. Me. Mann, Brussels, conducted the funeral service. Morrie 1111181s Irene Wilki(tsnn, 4111 line, ie attending Bl3t1il1en9 Oolh'ge at 1,1(1.11 t, blas, W. H. Fergusnu, Toronto, is renewinweg mid friendships in t•hie rnut- munf 1.y. Miss Annie E, Thuoll, 88,11 11ne, is at Stratford attending the Normal School, We wish her success. This week A. G. R11ltoul. 13, A., who has been supplying the Fleshy- terian pulpit at Muer, Ont„ returned to Knox College to prosecute his studies in his 2nd year's eouree in Tocology. 8118. Thoe, Wilkinson tend her daughter, blas. W. K. Whaley, of Belgrave, were "visitors at the home of Jas, and Mrs. Bassett, 55th line. The former is 96 years of age but is remarkably smart for her age, Visi- tors anti those visited are old friends. The 5th line is quite in the lime- light for appeudicilie operations. Miss Nora, daughter of eine. Van Oarnp, took ill while holidaying in London and was operated 0n at Victoria Hospital. Murray Johnston underwent an operation for the same ailment, at Wingham Hospital, aud is progressing favorably. A motor trip covering 2 weeks was enjoyed by Ohas, and Mrs. Davis in which Tottenham, Lindsey, Oinetnee and other pointe vete visited. Mt's. Kennedy and Mrs, Gray, pipits of 1811'. 0 6 0 0 4 a 0 0 0 n • •0 0 0 0 •O 0 0 e s We have in Stock a Splendid Range of LadiesFailand 0 c •p 0 e 0 P 0 MILL STREET BRUSSELS s 0009090C>Go• 06 SIE Sbed80000 1'0® LIVE Li"Y � t yy C r WANTED All kinds for which the Irighest market price will be paid. See me before you sell, Will call at your home for them. Call m1' up -'hone 62x SAM WEINSTEIN lis iC+came hart- "ith breads .rahrnit 51)0 ttlilee were covered in the venni trip wit leett even a puncture of a tire, OPdRATED ON FOR Annul:t CITIe - On the 13th inst., Jim, A. McNeil, 5th line, who )'vent to London to visit. the Fair, host ill and 0008 faknu to Vie. toile hospital where he was suCcese• fully operated ou for appendleitle. Ole is Making a good recovery and will 118 able to return hone in course ul rt week. R. and Mrs, TIinell, A. 11. and MFh•s. McNeil and Mrs. Hull motored to Lomita/'1'hursday of Latif week find vieilod the patient. Belgrave Suhnol Fair will be held stere next Tumidity and promises to be a cracker ,lark, Norman Geddes, who played 3rd base fur the victorious League Base Ball team of Wingham, did hie t'uIl phare to help them attain t0 the honor. The resignation of Rev. Me, 13uy1e was accepted by Maitland Presbytery and he will remove to Southampton at once, Rev. Mr. Lundy, Walton, was appointed as Moderator for the vacant congregations and it is hoped a now settlement will soon be arranged. CARD OF THANES. -We with to gratefully acknowledge the m.rny kindnesses and sympathy extended by Mende and neighbors eluting the period of illness of our dear wife and mother and. in our bereavement in her translation. Words are inadequate to expressour appreciation, Yutu'e very Truly. JNO. OLEGO AND FAMTLY. Belgrave is not lacking in church anniversarlee, The Presbyterians and Auglicann held lucre rotor 8181vi809 Inst Su natty and next Sabbath the Met ho - dint,' will try their hand. Rev. 81r, Kilpatrick, of Ripley. a termer pastor, will preach tit 11 a, 111. and 7 p. In. Ohoir will give special mucic and a generous Thank -offering is hoped for. I4ev, Mr. Peters is the pastor, COATS FUR =O" U FFS STOLES It will be to your Advantage to see our Excellent Assort- ment before Purchasing. al( 4111 "t+ silt„tins, 1:1.1.37 In lend n helping hewed to any and ivory good ee tree. blrs. (.1 °gg took an fictive and ptaetteal 1110(101 to the 'Women's Iestlt-ate for Teals and wee turn a waned meu,her (1f W. 01, ti. of Norex Ohurch, W1;41;488, 11 1 name Will long be evergreen in this eutn- 111nnily. In addltieu to bit, Clegg there ie one son, .Joseph, on the holnestettd and 2 daoglrtete 311)tsetie Ruby alai deem who are well kientu schoul teacher... Whet: the Fubjete of thi:e tenth:o knew what ahs 118ult ,d bra 01)011818 1(1e18llt sine c1Imre Fie teu111 1,11 evu.b lir ha+rov.ni „1 um; 001)1.• had 11111 eunftdcure to lira 1l11V1unr and planned vernal naN•tem rnurcruu11.; 1110 filttel'6Ll 1011d other personal tlllleirs. She passed away in her lull wetuan- hned beloved by not only her kits, who loyally did their beet to prolong her life, but by the r"lnrnunity 118 whole, 011)1(1 prized brr t'nr 1181' 80(11')' anti zeal and Ills malty womanly qualities 0111• possessed, WELL DONE.-Ha0ve8t Thanksgiv- ing services were held in Trinity church, Sunday last., Rev. S. S. Hardy, of St. George's, Goderich, being the preacher for the day. He took for his text Deut. 0:12 "Then beware lest thou forget the Lord which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt from the house of bondage." The sermon was replete with good things, the central thought being reasons why we should at all times rsmemher God for all His Goodness to us, sounding a warning note lest amidst, our abundant Harvest and wonderful prosperity we should forget God, the Giver of all. A3 on other aecasio03 like this, the thank -offering is for Missions, $165 being asked and $170.22 being given. The church was decorated with grain aud beautiful flowers and the new leaded glens windows were in place which adds ninth to the appearance of the church. Ohoit• was ehly se -tier- ed by former members and Miss Josephine Johnson sang it enlo "After the Harvest" which arae vary ap- propriate, Htu'vssI% thanksgiving has got to be a great event in Trinity church and this like many that are passed was marked with • joy- ful reverence before God and very pleasant greetings fee each other, A FINE WOMAN CALLED TO HER RF.- WARD.-Thtn'8day of last week Mrs. Jobe Olegg, who bottled royalty for life, e ausnetel the RidI Call of the 11 1' 'n a rest allies and entered int 1.h t altat remains I'or the people of (lnd, She underwent n serious operation last March In the hope of permanent re- covery but she failed rapidly until the release from intense suffering came as above stated. The funeral tools place Saturday afternoon to the Brandon cemetery and was largely attended. A most suitable service was conduct- ed at the home by her pastor, Rev, Mr, Pete: 0, assisted by Rev. A. M. Boyle, Presbyterian minister. Pall- bearers were chosen by deceased and were : F. Martin, Jas, Anderson, Geo. and Edwin Armstrong, ' Wm. Findlater and James Michie, The floral tributes were beautiful and ex- pressive as were the floral °flat ings during hey illness. Mfrs, Olegg's maiden name was Georgina Findlater, daughter of Wm. Findlater, and was bern at Ayr, Outerio, April 27th, 1368. With her parents she came to the r r girlhood, Queen's Buses 1 1 early d, She g 1.l was meiried to her now bereft part- ner f11 1887 and their wedded life was spent in the townships of Grey and Morris, with a short sojourn in Wing - ham, She was always active and energetic and of a bright cheerful dis- position, even to the last and was fiver to welcome 'member to any circle. In church relationship she was a � .u.s.,eea eRra BANKING SERVICE ' This Bank is more than merely a safe place in which to deposit money; it is an institution whose purpose and policy is to assist in the wise direction of the financial and business interests of its customers. Those who make full use of the excep- tional facilities xcep-tionalfacilities provided by this Bank extend the range of their business possibilities. 70A THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE PAID-UP CAPITAL. - $l 5,000,000 RESERVE FUND $15,000,000 WALTON BRANCH, J. 181. McMillan, Manager. Ethel We are pleased to see J. King mice more in our midst. A, and ,tilts. Henry and ebildten, Wingham, spent Sunday in Ethel. Mies Irene Krautet is attending the Normal School at Stt itfol d this term. bliss Alice Fleming, Elora, has been visiting with S. aud Flys. How- lett. Mrs. C. Rayllard has been hol(day- ing with relatives and friends in Lueknow and vicinity. Hugh McKay lute a potato that re- quires aL considerable portion of the bin for itself, It weighs 2,1 pounds, We were sorry to hear of; the sud- den declaee of Mrs. James Nicholson, of Brussels, mot her to Joe NichOleOII, 1.11101. Ths eul81tainulent given in the Township Hall Friday evening, under the empires of the IVomen'e ln'tiltllte wee well attended, Miss McMurehy, teacher of Ethel School, wishes to thank the young people who assisted her in preparing for the School Fair. Miss Della McKee has retntned to her duties at Brantford General Hos- pital after spending a shunt vacation at her parental home, A. S. Duncan, Stratford, took charge of the services at Ethel Metho- dist church and appointments ou Sunday. He is representing the Lord's Day Alliance. Thuesday evening last the Township Hall was tilled to overflowing to bear the Eckardt Bell Ringers, They would certainly be welcomed back by all music enthusiasts. The party who took a camera from a buggy in the Methodist church shed, Sunday evening, September 10th, is asked to Ieaten it to THE Poem, at Brussele, and save further trouble, as they are known. Friday evening a Oommunity Club 0010 organized and following officers elected :-A, H. Macdonald, Pres. ; J. Slemmoo, Vice -President of A.111- letins ; Gen. Dunbar, Vice -President of Dramatic; blies b1cMurnhy, Vice- Peesidellt of • Literary ; Mrs. D. J. Falcnner, Vise -President Social and refreshments ; Mrs. J. Sleminon, Vice•President. musical ; 0, J. Falcon- er, Sec.-Treas. First social evening 0vill be 1101(1 in the Township Hall, October 8th, when every person in- terested is requested to be present and as maty as p e1' t possible become m 1 theS. will b e served the S refreshments lin A 1 .t ladies are asked to please bung lunch. ScrloOe LAnt.,-Ethel School Fair wa8 held Friday, September 17111 with 5 school t'epreeented viz :-Moles- worth, No, 4; Doke's, No, 5 ; Bar'ker's, No. 6 ; Union school, No. Bland Ethel No. 11. The exhibits were very good and showed that a deep interest had been taken in the work by the child- ren from all the 5811001s, Prizes were fairly evenly divided among the dif- ferent schools. Full repel t has not been left with us this year so it is not possible to send 1)881118 of whiners, Total taken by 15111el school was $3.4,45. Prizes wer8 (08 follows :-28 lot pi1098, 13 21111s, 16 Ws, 7 4111x, 6 5011, 5 tlths and 2 7111 pair's. 'file win• neva were Edythe Dane, ,Walker Mit- chell, Harry. Mitche11, blm'jnry Thompson, Sylvia Thompson, Jennie McKee, Elinor Engler, John Sanders, Howard McKee, Ruby Cleaver, Han- ley Ecktnier, Audrey Bremner, Glen Eokrniee, Jack Ilrtlls, 13010ton Merton - 81d, Earl Bowes, Fred. Murray, Roxy Rowland, Harold Vodclen, Joe OKell. Erie Long, Violet Heath, Beryl Gill, 9101(100111 Thompson, Blanche Row- land, Lnrue Voddon, Ethel 8el(mnl also tools 1st prize for singing and among the speoial features wee the public epeakiug, Our speaker was Master Joe °Kell, raged 7. Joe got'21td prize but he Made a beginning and we hope it will be 1st next year. The weather was ideal and a splendid crowd, which pewee that interest is being taken in this work and is very en3mtragi09 to both pupils and teach- el'8, 1k1ATRITTONTAT.,-On September 83h, at the home of the bride's tannic and stmt, Thos. and Mrs, McOaetney, Olintnn, the marriage took plane of Mise Ettie Makius an`i Alvin Fletcher, Seafortlt, the ceremony being per. formed by Rev. S. E bteKogney, tyet• or of St, Paul's cluu'eh. Bride entered 1118 mom leaning on the arm of her nodi, who gave her away, and the wedding party took their 91100188 tinder an arch of evergreens and flowers. Miss Alive Corey was betties - maid and R. Pinkney, Seafnrlh, best man. The bride was gowned in 1111113' crepe•de-ellene and silk with trimming of seedlpearls and 'carried a bnquet of asters and maiden hair fern, while the bridesmaid wore ivory silk trimmed with wool embroidery and lace, and prorsad 1081e1e and roses. Home was beautifully decneated with eaters and sweet peas, the color scheme being pink and white. After usual con- gratulations the bridal party and guests, to the number of about 25, sat W. H. KERR; Frog 'ietoy KEEP '4'iia AZIATAR 1 N '1'1117 C. O. F. Hall, Belgrave Under auspices of Ladies Tl•itiity 011111 di II' MINI). DATIE Pe Tuesday atternuon) October nth Many Facey and Useful Articles will be all Sale. get: -You will be Welcome. REFRESHMENTS SERVED. down to a well-prepared hmeheon. Rev. Mr. McKegney proposed the toast to the bride, to which the groom responded. Bride was the recipient of many handsome gifts. Groom pre- sented her with a cheque and her uncle also gave her a substantial cheque. Groom gave bridesmaid a pearl ring and groomsman a pearl tie pin. Mr, and Mrs. Fletcher left on the afternoon train on a honeymoon trip and on their return will reside in Seaforth. The girls of the Hosiery Club held a little party in honor of the bride and presented her with some handsome pierce of china in the blue bird design. The young ladies had a very jolly time together. Old friends at Ethel extend congratulations. Wroxeter Mrs. McLennan is holtdayieg iu Leedou. O. Brinker, Sandusky, filieh., 18 a vfeit01' at the home of Alex, McDoug- all. Mies Nellie Anderson, London, is visiting her Mother and other friends he. Frreank Green has sold his farm in Turnberry to George 81olwen, a form- er owner. Robert Black is in Toronto attend- ing hie son, George, who passed suc- cessfully through an operation for ap• pendicitis on Monday. Latest reports say be is doing well. Rally Day services were observed in Presbyterian and Methodist churches Sunday morning when special singing and quotations of Scripture in ed- ditiou to the regular printed program made the services of unusual interest, Annual harvest Home Thanksgiv- ing service' of the Anglican Church was held Sunday afternoon, when Rev, Mr. Roberts, Mitchell, a former much esteemed rector, preached to a large congregation. Ohurch was suitably decorated for the 001)0001011. `n white satin page rust, made r+ bright little attendant, as be carried a tray with the ging riveted in flowers. MarionHamilton, Winnipeg, another little cousin, ntadc n rhtu'ming picture as flower girl, dr000rd in frilly white net, with pink underline and Mitch hat to snatch, carrying a basket of pale pink roses and ferns, Clarence Duucau and Stanley A. Dnn0all made efficient ushers. Service, which, was conducted by Rev. Dr, McIvor, was impressive and beautiful and with the little attendants strewing the way with flowers aud to the well-known strains of Idendelssnu'e wedding march the party lett the ,'.hureh, whlc11 the bride has attended eilt(I0 Childhood. Bridal party and im- mediate relatives titan repau'ed to the home of the bride where a delicious wedding supper was served. 141r•. and Mrs. Maoivee left on the tett o'clock trail for a honeymoon trip through the Great Lakes and will be at home to their friends aft -e, Del. 15th at f, Balsam Road, Toronto. Only out of town guests were W. L. alld Mre. Hamilton, and Miss Startup, Winni- peg, a college friend of the bride ; Miss Elms Riddell, Frobisher, and Mr. and Mrs. Wood, Alameda. Bride's travelling dress was of brown broad- cloth with )tat to snatch. Groom's gift to the bride was a platinum bar pin set with sapphires and diamonds ; to the bridesmaid a bar pin of teal pearls ; to the flower girl a cameo ring ; to the page a signet ring, and to the ushers and organist each a tie pin. Bride, who ie a gifted vocalist, will be greatly missed by her host of friends here. Oranb ook G. D. and Mre, Speller), Stanley, Ross and Mise Mabel spent the ween end at Orillle aud Allietosl. The trip wee made by motor, School Fair Thnreday afternoon of last week was a harked enrce88 and 811e11d eue0urage its repetition. Full- er report next week. The burial of the late Mrs. Duncan McNair took plane here Tuesday after- noon. She was an old and highly esteemed resident of Grey township. Last Sunday afternoon the services in tine Methodist churoh was 10 charge of Albert Lott, Brussels, The pastor was preacllieg anniversary sermons on Ashfield circuit. Alfred, son of James Knight, had the misfortune to have his hand badly cut in the corn cutter while filling the elk). He almost lust his thumb. Hie many friends hope he will soon be better and able for work agate. Grey Mrs. Arthur Smith is home from an enjoyable visit with relatives and old friends in Manitoba, John Glassier was laid aside by an attack of pneumonia but is making a good recovery we are pleased 10 state. Miss Margaret G. Russell, 7th line Morris, was a visitor with her uncle and aunt, Jos, and Mis, Long, llth Oon. Geo. and 51re, Cochrane, Listowel and Joseph and Mrs, Johnston visited n andMrs. 1 of a ofnevi 8 at the s o R Baker. At the \Vesteen Fair London Mrs. Con., Win. Armstrong, Ac11 U 1 ., won the 4th award for table butter in a large class of competitors. The official scoring was high. J. Pack, who canvassed through this township for "The Practical Stock Doctor," completed his work and has returned to his home in Lon- don and will attend the W9sterIl University for his 8rd year in Arts, He made many Mende here wish him the success he desires. We are sorry to hear of the demise of Mrs. David S. Houston, of Deause- jour, Man„ which p hich took lace Wednes- day of last week. The bereaved hus- band is a son of Mrs. Jas, Houston, Grey township, and has been in the West for the past 15 years, He will share in the sympathy of many old friends. The following clipping is from "The Estevau Mercury" of Sept. 16th and will be Interesting to:many readers of THE POST who will recall that the bride is a daughter of Mrs. P. 0. Dun- can, formerly Jessie MeNell and granddaughter of the late Lauchliu McNeil, one of the pioneers of Grey township :-What was unani- mously voted the most beautiful wed- ding ever solemnized iu Estevan took place Wednesday evening in West• minister church when Sadie Joan Duncan, L, T. C. 141., eldest daughter of ex•blayor and Mrs. P. 0. Duncan, became the bride of Kenneth Alexan- der Maciver, Toronto. The church Ives most artisically decorated with cut flowersg, potted plants and palms and was ct'owded to the doors as the Westminster choir gowned in white, entered chanting 'The voice that breathed o'er Eden' Peoinptty at the appointed hour the bridal party entered to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding 11781'c11 played by W. Henna - berg. Bride, who is a bonnie sample of perfect womanhood, made a *harm- ing pp10t0r'0 as she entered the church on the arm of her father, She wee gowned in ivory baeohette satin with beautiful overdress of Brussels lace and silver trimmed with pearls. The bridal veil of silk illusion tulle was caught here and there with orange blossoms and was draped on to tate head in the crown of the Empresa style and flawed down over the long court train. She carried a shower bouquet of roses, orchids and lilies of the valley. Miss Jessie Duttcan, the bridesmaid, was gowned in mauve silk with late overdress aud hat to Tnatoh and oarried a sheaf bouquet of pale pink roses. Little Don. McNeil, fire Prevention Day Saturday, October flth is the date. Aggressive leadership is wanted. Pupils ask your teachers about Essays. Parsons, Teachers and Municipal Officers are asked to lead the way, Fire losses 330,000,000 each year in Canada, Care and cleanliness are the cure. Win a Medal. Clean up any rubbish. Learn how to ring the fire alarm. Fire Drill at every School is good. Don't let children carry matches. Qait starting fire with coal nil. Keep lamps in good tidy condition. Guard lighted cigar and cigarette stubs. Where do you store your ashes ? Olean the chimneys and pipes. Did yon ever have a lire f Metal shield 8honld stand between stoves and walls. Better not search for gas leaks with a lighted matnh. People sometimes find them by this means but often re- tire permantly from work. Watch the bonfire. Don't "monkey" with fire. Have electric wires properly install- ed. Its a patriotic duty to prevent fires. Keep curtains free from lamp make. School teachers should get busy with the proposed program issued, Carefully handle gasoline and coal oil, Boost Ontario Prevention League. Carelessness causes fires. Brussels learned her leeson years ago. Dou t dry wood iu the oven, Notes From The Fall Fairs Wingham Fair Thursday and Ft'i- day of this week, Hon, Mr, Doherty, of the U. F. 0„ is to give an address on Friday afternoon. John Galbraith took 2nd money at Seaforth Fair;iu the pacing race with Gentry De Forrest. At Atwood Fair W. Cardiff ;was awarded let place iu the green trot and W. Pawsou 2nd. Treasurer Black has already paid out 3000 in prizes for Brussels Fall Fair. Most of the Fail Fairs have been favored with extra good weather this year. Nearly all speak of falling oil` in exhibits. At Seaforth Fair A, Jaoklin's pacer turned a somersot by the breaking of the cheek vein. Fortunately there were no horses following and com- paratively little damage wa8 done. Andy don't want to try the trick very often though. In the pacing race at Stratford Fair Topsy Todd, formerly owned by George Muldoon and later by J. fl. Galbraith won the 224 trot. It took 0 heats to decide it and the hest time, 2,10} according to report was Topsy won 8 last heats. Instead of the names given last week of those who were in charge of the Brussels horse races (wllirlt were taken from the judges book but re- lated to a former year) they were Walter Burnside, starter ; T. Farrel, Kincardine, Geo, Muldoon and Alfred Baekev,