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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1920-10-28, Page 1VOL. 49 NO. 18 $2.00 Per annum in advance Deposits by MA If You Cannot Cons veniently visit our office we shall be &ad to receive your deposits and conduct your banking business by mail. Deposits received by mail will be promptly acknowledged, and all other business wAl re- ceive immediate and careful attention. 140 Para -up capital $ 0,700,000 Reserve- 18,000,000 Resources . 230,000,000 THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA F. H. Gilroy, Manager, BRUSSELS New Advertisements Perm for sale -Tea Po0T. Oats wanted -Walter Rosa. Eggs wanted -Walter Rose. Family Theatre -P. Browne. Fordsuu Tractor -D, bi. Poott, Pigs for sale -David Olarlt. Piga far sale -john Grant Palmier Remedios—dna, Fox. Do1oo•Llght-H. G. Dnrrooh. Card of Thanks -Anderson Bros, Auction Sale -Anderson Rime. Cabbage for sole PRobtt Library. mlton, Cabbage for sale -1.0, Richards. Frame kitebsn fqr sole -Irene Forbes. Notice to Oreditore-Dougherty estates. Bazaar -Melville Willing workers, Short Horns for sale -0. Turnbull & Sons, Mi trxrt Rebas . Belgrave conduct theservicesr. fattBeli Marys, will d Calvin next Sabbath at the usual hours. James Michie, 6th line. Morrie, has been nursing a disabled right hand, The trouble is blood poisoning. We hope he will soon be o. k. Brussels sS et S Public Lib rary Open to the front 3t public0after- noon each evening from 8 to 10. Mrs. A. J. Lowry, LIBRARIAN t V17R 4,000 volumes, cover- ing a wide field of litera- ture, .are on the shelves. Reading Room Free to the public. 5 cents makes you a mernber and gives access to tale 4,000 books. aarWatch this space next week, The onrti;rlete Y, ire Lint of 13elgrays Mriaol Fair rorty he read on page 6 of this iesue, ,Thin paper Omuta be pre- served for fut OS reference, $Iugvale ANNIVERSARY,—Next Sabbath an - Di emery immune will be preached in Bluevale Methodist chetah at 11 a, m and 7 p. rn„ by Rev, W. L8, Stafford, 13. A., Brussels, Special music by the thole assisted by Mr, Haumore, Wing - liana A generous Irree-will offering is asked. Rev, Mr, Wilson will take eorvicee ut Brussels, Wroxeter Miss King, Tufnberry, is visiting Mrs, A. McLeod, Sherrie Gibson, Detroit, ie spending a few days at hie home here. Mise L, McLennan, London, is tba guest of Mrs. 111, McLennan, Jae. and Mrs, Fox, Brussels, were visitors in the village on Sunday. Saw, and Mee, Willis, London, visited old friends in the village this', week. Mrs, H. Wendt and eon, Clifford, spent Sunday at the home of J. R. Wendt, Jos, Yeo has returned to London after !mending a few days with rela- tiyes in Tuenberry, Geo. Paulin, who recently disposed of his farm to D. 0, Pope, has purch- ased Jut]. Gibson's farm near the vil- lage, A union prayer service in connec- tion with the different churches of the village will be held everty Weclesnrlay evening, commencing this week in the Methodist ehureh, Listowel The Wonen'e hospital auxiliary realized over$88 from the 60 per cent given them by the Spare restaurant from their day's sales. The funeral of Mos. Geo. Spotten of Wingham, was held to Fairview Cemetery, Rev, 3. al, Nicol having charge of the service. Mra. Spotten, daughter of John- Glenn, resided in Listowel for a number of years. Saturday morning 3. Sangster'° car which was stolen between 11 and 12 Friday night, was found on the aide of the road near Gowanstown. It had no wheele, windshield or tools left, and the top and lights had been tampered with but not taken. The the was parked at the Bide of the Arlington Hotel, but when Mr. Sangster care for ib was no where in sight. The funeral of John Stewart, aged 85, held from the home of his daugh- ter, Mts. La Merchant Long, was con- ducted by Rev. Dr. G. N, Fiazen of the Methodist- church, The pall bearers were members of the Wallace Council and the Ton/table Clerk, as Me, Stewart was for 40 years Treasurer enc] for 04 years a resident cif the Township of Wallace. He is survived by his sons, John Wesley, of Wallace; Edward 0., Listowel ; Richard Henry, Stratford, and two daughters, Mra, J• 0 0 0 0Fords on, 00 r 0 0 O 0 0 t9 o .. e 00 e o AMPLE POWER °e ECONOMICAL 1 oOPERATION s • INSTANT SERVICE i 1 S LONG LIFE it 0• a •• A/ TACTO SMALL COST t0 01 e The fordson is a Winner 0 00 ® D. M. Scott • Ford Dealer Brussels 00 O 0 e 2 00 00 e ciOe000s0O000oa0m0000000000 .1,111161646.61111.115011.1111111101, TO INVESTORS We have recently opened a Bond De- partment at Toronto, through which we shall be glad to arrange the pur- chase or sale of Victory or anyother bonds for our customers. • t+a- THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE PAID-UP CAPITAL. $15,000,000 RESERVE FUND „ $15,000,000 WALTON BRANCH, J. M. McMillan, Manager. BRUSSEES, ONTARIO. OAT Wanted THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1920 moo Bushels good, clean heavy Oats, for which highest market price will be paid, WALTER ROSE, Huruu Specialty Fartn, Brussels Phone 3 on 38x McKeever, of Edmonton, and Mrs, Long, Wallace, Listowel returned soldiers have or- ganized, but are not to be affiliated with 503' outside organizations, The officers are :-President, Dr. W. C, Pratt ; vice.Presidents, Des, Moore, Livingstone and Freeman ; Secretary - Treasurer, Reavely Savage ; Execu- tive committee, R. G. Allan, G, Har- lon, A. Windsor, F, Kelly and A. L. Fleming, Suitable gnarters are to be obtained and furnished, Jamestown Miss Mary Kernaghan, Baden, spent the week -end with her friend, Miss Bessie hoses, - David Ramsay and wife teat on Monday for Georgian Bay and will call at Tara, Wierton and other points, The former will do spine hunting. 3, D. and Mrs, Miller, Listowel, formerly of this locality, announce the engagement of tin010 only daughter, Elizabeth R. (Beth), to P. G, Hastie, Wroxeter, the wedding to take place early in November. Walton Thursday afternoon of this week the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church will meet at the home of Mre, Hugh Fulton at 2,30 o'clock. Next Sunday afternoon in St. George's church Rural Dean Snell, of Wingham, will be in charge of the Harvest Thank Offering services, R. H. Hoover, Principal 9 of nut. School, was chosen Secretary -Treasur- er of East Huron Teachers' Associa- tion and will competently 811 the bill. The ladies of St. George's church are planning for the annual Bazaar, about 13ecember 16th, in the A. 0, U. W. Hall, Refreshments will be eerv- ed. Last week W, A. McCall, 9513 line, Morris, purchased a fine Gray ,Dort touring ear from S. Garter, Brussels. No doubt AIr. McCall and family will take much comfort out oi' it, Grey Gordon Walker, Bonarlaw, visited at the home of Jae, and blrs. Denman for a few days last week, Mrs, Angus Lamont and Mies Mae Cooke spent a few days with Mrs. Andrew Mc0ormick, Oulross, A reception service followed by the Communion will be hold at Roe's church next Sunday morning. Don't forget Henry Fogttl's Auction Sale Friday of this week at 1 em, His Lot is 3` i u Oon, . 10. The Sunday School that has been held in the school honed of 5, S. No. 8 closed last Sunday for this season, Miss Nellie Bleoleart, Monkton, re- turned home after speeding a week at the home of Wm, and Mrs, Ziegler, Misses Lillian Richmond and Henrietta, Denman attended the Teachers' Convention held in Strat- ford Thursday and Friday of last week. A Surprise Social, under the aus- pices of the W. 5, of Union church, will be held Friday evening, Oct, 29th, A choice program is being prepared. Lunch will be served, *Come and en- joy a good time, Mise Anna Schmidt, Tavistock, was united in marriage to Percy Arm- sevong (merchant) of the same town. The bride has hosts of friends in this vicinity who join in wishing this young couple many happy years of married life, Norman J, and Miss Dater Befmler, Buffalo, who were visiting at John and hire. Gorsalilz, their uncle and aunt and other uncles and aunts, left for their hone after a very enjoyable Lintefor a month, but expect to re- turn soon again as they made many friends here in Canada, Some of them will be singing "Norman will ye no' come back again." The Auction Sale of Farm Stook, .ice., at John Rutherford, 14511 Con, EMU, brought over 52000. He and Mrs, Rutherford will remove to At- wood before long where he has bought a bonee. He was born on the fat'w and is a well known resident, Their removal will be regretted, Howard M00ourt purchased the farm ata good figure. Men Wanted Bushmen and also men to work at manufacture of Butter Moulds. High- est wages, Apply to Anent Bros. BRUSSELS The ._. etable r a le a nl vont bonne is-lnnl inl;m to the lata Wrp, h'nrbes, 10th (ton., has been h"ugbtby Alex. Fraser, loth Cort, who will take there to his farm, Oecil the 5 year old son of Richard and Mrs. Robinson, J 4th Con„ fell and broke his right arm above the elbow, We hope the little laddie will soon be all right, Oranbrook Rev. Mr. Tannahill, Toronto, was a visitor at the Manee for several days during the past week. Edith Keys, who broke both of her ]hobs recently, in making favorable progress. We wish her speedy c4n,- valesce,ie , The Thank Offering of Missionary Society will be held in Knox church next Sunday at 11 a. m, Service will be taken by Rev. Mr, Mann, Brussels, Mrs. Harold Parker and children of Wingham were visiting relatives in Grey, Rev, De. and Mrs, Petrie, parents of Mrs. Parker were also here, We ars sorry to state that Mrs. Me - Kay, of this place, fell and broke one of her hips. At her advanced age it is a serious matter but we hope she will soon improve, She is en old resident and has many friends, Anniversary services in'connection with the Methodist church will be held next Sabbath when Rev, Mr. Wilson, Bluevale will preach at 2,80 and 7.80. Evening meeting will be held in the Presbyterian church, A double male quartette from Brussels will lead the singing at evening ser- vice. The 100 acre farm ief Mrs. John Mitchell, 2¢ miles Past of here, has, been sold to Harry Ward for $7,260, She wing remove with her daughters to Listowel where they will reside. Wm, and Mrs. Mitchell will locate for the present in Brueeels where the latter:a parents (J, 11, and Mrs. Hewitt) reside, ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION.— Oranbrook congregation met Tuesday evening, Oct. 19th, in the °hutch and presented Rev, T, E. and Mrs. Kennedy with the following ad- dress and purse of money. Address was read by Miss Bessie Leitch and Purse presented by Miss Lydia Steiss. There was a program followed by lunclh. Reply by Rev. Mr. Kennedy was very appropriate, DL.ta MR, AND MRS. KENYEDY :—We, the mem- bers and adherents of Knox Presby- terian church, Oranbrook, have as. sembled here this evening to offer our congratulations and best wishes, as you have entered on a new sphere of life, also to welcome AIrs. Kennedy in our midst, and to spend a social hour together. As a small token of the high esteem in which we hold. you, and as an expression of our best wishes and on behalf of the congrega- tion, would ask you to accept this purse of money. We have appreciat- ed, Mr. Kennedy, your good work ea pastor here for nearly two years, and with a help -mate, it will still progress. We know the different Societies of the Church will be benefitted by having Mrs. Kennedy with us, and our pray- er is that God may long spare you to each other. Signed on behalf of the Congregation. John Garsalitz Wm, Smaildon Jas. Petrie Jno. McIntosh Wm. Camevou Airs. Wm, Ziegler Ethel House and lot for ante in the village of Hthel. Good franhe:house, drilled well, censer cis- tern, some fruit trees and good barn and stable. Phone 227. Gamma 00tee, Ethel, nesse, kiboben andrwokodshed,oti sale, end soft Ethel' stable, particulars Phone Hain street,' l Bt•aeeele Oentrel, i oAsmrTx of .good cabbage for tale, Apply' 50 0011T, S. OAMILToT, Athol, Local horse mestere trying out the good road system. When is the vote on the lighting system to be taken P Mrs. John Coleman has been visit. ing with Mos, Hugh Addy, Jack Norfolk, Toronto, is visiting at R. Barr's. ' Glad to see him back, Debate soon in counsetion with the Community Club, Watch for it l There is rumour of a flax mill in Ethel. Wonder if it will materialize, Tax Collector Bishop has his war paint on and is out after the tax pay - 008. Wm, Hamilton, wife and family were visitors at Tilos. Vieth -let -as last Thursday, Mr, and Mrs, Miller, Jamestown, spent Sunday at George and Mrs, Bateman's, A, H. McDonald was attending the Library Convention at Brantford Friday of last week. S. S. Cole and wife also D. Cole motored to Clinton to see their moth- er, re110 is seriously 111. Misses Lucy and Flossie Sanders were at Woodstock at the funeral of their uncle, David Wilson. Bethel Ball next Friday evening in the Presbyterian shed, Everyone ootne and have a real worltout. Next Sunclay being the World's Temperance Sunday Rev. Mr. 01 ell will take as his evening sabject "Safety Fleet." Rev, .., 7. Maim, Brussels, will con- duct the W.i4 8.r e 1bin T 1 offering tie -o- vine next Sunday afternoon fteruoon nt the Presbyterian Atwell. 'Duke's Players,' of Duke's school will be 10 the Township Ilall here on Friday evening, Nov, 19th. Look out for further announcement, Anniversary services will be con- ducted in the Presbyterian 0hareh a Week from next Sabbath, morning and evening, by Rev. Mr. Gonna, Lucifnow, Community Club met Friday for a social and Literary evening. An ex- cellent and varied peog,'aIn was pre- sented consisting of duets, readings, report of Library Convention, group games, tnonthorgan (Theta, community singing, etc, A, good lime was enjoy, ell, FU RY JATUE ,BRUSSELS Open Monday Wednesday and Saturday Evenings each week, 2 Shows 7.30 and 9.15 Drop in W. CI Smith, F, Browne, Manager, Prop. A meeting of all who played in the Ethel Junior Football team is regneat- ed after basketball practice, Friday evening. " Heroic] Love doss not enjoy vett' robust health, hie heart being the trouble maker but we hope he will soon gain up and be better than ever. There are a few lade here who are looking for trouble by the language they use and their destructive acts. The boys are known and are advised to "cut it out" and avoid trouble for themselves, Epworth League met last Thursday evening when the report of Miss Elle Pearson, delegate to the S. A. and Y, P. S. rues given, It was a good one full of benetieial pointers to League and Sunday School. JAnilcs M uonea POUND all:AD.—The news that an old and well known resi- dent of this locality, in the person of James Maker, was found dead in his garden on the 10th inst., came as a surprise, He had not heen rugged for years and ae he was 76 years of age the vital organs seemed unable to function, The funerai took place to Elms Centre cemetery on Thanksgiv- ing Day. Mrs. Maker predeceased her husband by several years. A daughter, who kept hoose for her father, survives. Deceased was an hottest, somewhat easy going man, in- nofensive and desirous of doing right. Molesworth Thomas McKee, Toronto, visited with friends in the neighborhood. George Menzies has returned fromp a two months' bthsinsss trip to Bed- ford, Iowa. Mrs. Thompson and Miss Laura Mitchell are hone again after spend- ing ten days at Jamestown. A number b r aP the n members x f the Young Peoples Societyy attended the Presbyterial 0onvention in Bulmoro, Gordon Oampbell, who is attending the A, 0. 0., Guelph, was home for a holiday, as was Wilbet t Doig, who is attending Toronto university. The anniyersary services of St. An- drew's church were held lust Sabbath, Rev..7. M, Nicol, 13, A., 13, D„ Lisa). vel preached. A freewill offering was taken. Mr. Doan, who attended the World Christian Brotherhood convention in Washington, D. C., has returned. He went by mane from Toronto and reports a pleasant and profitable trip, Morris Oran Russell, accompanied by his mother and sister, motored to Olinton last Sunday. Last Sunday Rev. J. F. Knight, Milverton, preached a flee Missionary sermon in Sunshine church. A1lan1 Adasxns, 5th line, and Herbert Manning, of Walton locality, took in the plowing match at Clinton. The Fordson tractor was voted o. k, for aiding the farmer. Peter Rutledge won let money at Teeswater Fair, also 1st at Wingham Pair Thanksgiving Day with his fine pacing horse, "Gentry DeForest," Pete sure likes one with a bit of steam. Robert and Mrs. Smith and David and Mrs. Smith, 6511 line, were al: Olin - ton this week attending Clio funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Thos. Mason, ywho died at home of her daughter, Detroit. She was 8a years of age. Mr, Mason passed away hist June. 2 sons and 2 daughters survive, Deceased was a sister to the late Mrs. Joseph Smith, 0th line, and was the last of the. family, MRS, RoaT, YOUNG CALLED AWAY. —Last Monday Jane Craig, be- loved ire t v of Rnbextn g, North it on 3 Lot 10, Com 0, was colied away Proal the earthly home, in her 551,11 year. A stroke of paralysis, nearly 2 weeks ago affecting her right side, was the cause of her demise, She had au attack of flu last February and under- went an operation for goitre on April 20th, hence Was not as rugged as in former years. Deceased was a daugh- ter of the late ltobert Craig, a well known Morrisite, and was married to her now bel'eft partner 28 years ago and they had resided on present homestead foe past 30 years. 3 child- ren were born to the home, 2 of whole survive (Robb. J. and 3, Victor.) Mrs, Craig else leaves 0 steam and 4 brothers, The fennel took prase bv'. H 'ERR,Proprietor a(p- o't J,e't+i, Fl.u•r, kl r , irl and boyo. °0e fan 011 Poem 11Iendl`tunt11. Pot act sIrani y J)ril1, N M ;,n k. NiscanC Rtu'e J AI( a‘11 Wnikti Al \\rrltun ant 0 litewart and I, Thueil. Wanted Will load a car of Pota- toes at Walton C. P. R. Wednesday of ne:u 1a eel>. Highest prii,e paid, GARDINER & NEAL. WALTON Wednesday afternoon to Blyth Union cemetery, Rev. R. A, Lundy, Walton, conducting a suitable sarviee. De- ceased enjoyed the esteemandrespect of a wide circle of friends. She was a true wife, a kited mother, good neighbor and will be greatly missed. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved in their eon. raw, Moncrieff .4 mangold was grown on the farm of Mrs, M. Hodges that measured 2 Peet and 4 inches. New Topic cards have been issued by the Young People's Society of Knox church outlining a line program for the coming months. Wingham Her BRoissN,--Running across lite road in Front of her bows Friday evening, elargatet., youngest. daughter of Rev, Mr, Armstrong, of the Methu- dist Church, was knocked down by an auto and one of her hips fractured, Medical assistance was called and the fracture set and the child is reported to be reefing easily. It is stated that the little girl saw the auto, but thought she could get across in front of it. MRs, Ghto, SPoTTON DxAn, Ilun- ning Mtn her home from play about 0 o'clock Friday Beeping, little 12 year- old Glennan, daughter of ex -Mayor and Mee, Geo, Spotton. found her mother dead on the couch. At first the little girl thought she was asleep and made an effort to rouse her, but getting no response ran to a neigh - bore for help, which was at once giv- en, and a doctor called, who pro- nounced life extinct. Death had evi- dently followed a sudden attack of heart -failure, foe Mrs. Spotton was down Lown apparently in her usual health at 4.30 p. m. ex -Mayor Spot - ton, who was in Toronto, was im- mediately notified, The deceased lady was the daughter of John Glen of Listowel, in -which town she was born, coming to reside in Wingham about 17 years ago. She is anrvived by her husband, one daughter and her father. DR. Km/awe-It DEAD,—The death of Dr. J. P. Kennedy, of Wingham oc- cured at Wingham with tragic sud- denness early Tuesday morning Deceased had not been iu good health latterly, but nothing of a serious character was indicated, He ss sur- vived by his wife and four daughters, Dr. Iv Imo Kennedy, 'uha of W y, I g m A'lissr G etta of the McDonald nMeD al dCollege, Quebec, end Miss Heloise and Miss Aileen of Toronto University. De. ceased was the sou of Rev, James Kennedy, a Methodist clergyman, who with two brothers, Dr, 8, M, Kennedy of London and Geo. E., Calgary sur- vive hien, School field Say The annual Field Day for games, sporte, ace. in connection with Brus- sels Continuation and Public schools was held Thursday afternoon under most auspicious cirentnetancee, Day was delightful, the contests lively and witnessed by many spectators, Prin- cipal Scott was in charge, assisted by the lady teachers and others, The en- couraging of a school spirit and giving the pupils a happy day is the leading thought in connection with the ob- seevau0s of Field Day. Following was the program Parade to Park at 1.45. Upon reaching park the procession formed a solid square opening the afternoon with singing "God Save the King," "The Maple Leaf for Aver" and "0 Canada," Games commenced with - 100 yds, dash P. iS. boys—G. Staf- foed, K, McVettie, D. Warwick. Throwing Basketball, H. 5, Girls— V Anderson, J. McVettie, K William- son, 100 yds, dash P. S. girls—J. Walker, J Walker, L Champion, M Thompson. 100 yds, dash, Jr. p, S. girls—E Savage, W. McMillan, M. Logan. 4 Legged race—A Ballantyne, B Iiemiegway, 0 Cameron; W Mc- Dowell, R Grant, 0 Dennis ; G Best, L McKay, Gl Stewart. Physical Exeroisee--3rd room. Coat awe, .H S girls—M M Bro t I and lAC Maunders, u t Ides c Menthes, and M Baker, F Stewart and M Wilton, Witeelbarrrw Race—A Ballantyne and N Shaw, 0 Dennis and B Hem- ingway, W McDowell and R titrant, Warwickged and Race, 011vver, G Stafford and H Stratton, A Logan and 0 Thnell. Coat Race, P. S, gists room III— L Rose end F Ross, L Champion and F Oliver, E Pollard and L Hoist. 100 yds. Race. H. S, boys—A Bal- lantyne, B Hemingway, R Grant and A Stamm t (tie), H.8, Girle Wand ,Drill, Leap Frog Race, H, S. boys --3 teams -••The colts wet, Phyetoal ezcec)ea » iaortt 11, Ubaee Ball- lids vs Blues- -tier•s, Shute, Physical exercises ---I1, 5. Boys, Nail ]hiving Dopiest, 11, tai, girls- -.M Alaunders, V Antietam), L Me. ArLer. Egg Race, P. S girls --t, 8parling, 13 Savage I ledwarda. hinging c ,,fe t LOOM I, Room 1I, Room III Judge, --Aires Heller, Alia. Meadcwi Mr. 5100" ton ads, deals, 11. 6. girl., --1' Alder - eon, M Aleoek, M Hoover, , Hurdle race, H. S. buys --A Stewart, la Grant, A Ballantyne. Nail Driving Contest, P. S. girls -- M McV,,ttie, II. Paweon, G Ke(ling- ton. Evento noucluded with a Football match between chosen teams of Ii. S. boys. N. 1e. Gerry and Itev, Mr. Meta: were kept busy se starters for varlone events. Wroxeter Council Regular meeting of Commit Oct. 16th, at 8 o'clock in Council Chamber, Present Councillors Pope, Leckie, Davey and Howe. Reeve Douglas in the chair, Minutes of last meetings read and adopted on motion of Davey and Lack ie, Following arcounte were received :— Hurry Allen, work a!r eler'tric liglnt plant ...$ 3 00 1. 8. Duret wu i. at electric liglnt. ., .. .. .. 3 00 Fred, 11iteltee, Iaurk till side- walk .,.- .- 20 00 R, Black, power and rent for Aug, end Sept 32 00 Hydro Electric supplies, 42 37 W. H. Kerr, printing19 75 H. H. Patterso], running plant to Oct. 14 64 50 92 Motion of Leckie, seconded by 174Popeaccounts were ordered to be paid. him Bush appeared, before the Council regarding his approaches at entrance 50 iris property over the new sidewalk. Council decided -to supply tile if necessary, Mr. Bush to do the filling in. Motion by Leckie and Howe 0, A. Gibson was paid $2000,00 on hie con- tract. Carried. Motion by Pope, seconded by Davey By -Law No. 7 to collect taxes for year 1920 wasassed as read. Carried. Councilthenadjourned. 0, M. MACTAVISI3, (Neck, Church Chimes Rev. Mr. Laing occupied the pulpit of Melville church last Sunday and gave two interesting discourses. Next Sabbath will be the World's Temperance Sunday. The victories in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Nova Scotia gives the day a cause for great rejoicing. Sunday, 3tst of October, Rev, Dr. Fletcher, after 42 years service in Thames Road and Kirkton, preaches his farewell sermon n and declares s the charge g vacant, Rev. Mr. Snell. B. A., Rural Dean. Wingbain will conduct Harvest Home Thank -offering services next Sunday in St. Johns church, at II a. m, and 7 p. at Sabbath morning last the Methodist pastor preached on the subject "The Kingdom of God" and in the evening on "God's Love," John 3.06, Miss Addie Cardiff sang a solo iu the morning mut a ladies gttartette, con- sisting of Misses Mae Wood, Dorothea Stafford, Myrtle Hunter and W. Morrie, gave a selection is the evening. Next Sabbath Rev, Mr. Stafford will cauduct anniversary services at Bluevale Rev. Mr. Wilson, of Bluevale, will preach to the Methodist church here at ix a, m, and take Cranbrook anniversary services at 2.30 and 7.3o p. m, The evening preaebing service will be with- drawn in Brussels Methodist church but the League will present a program com- nneneing at 7 o'clock. IN SUPERANNUATION— Metho- dist Superaauuadon Brbadeckled that retired ministers are in future to receive increase of 20 per cent in allow- ances From the Superannuation Fund, Increase is from 508 for each year of Bea. vice to $18. Superannuated minister having served 40 years will now receive an annual allowance of $720, Widow will CharlesvM. Alexander,iattbe onotaneiaed d Evangelist died at Birmingham, Eng„ very suddenly. His world tour with Dr. R, A. Torrey 10102.1i06 will be re- membered by Canaditins, some weeks were spent in Canada. He was born in Maryville, Tenn„ h1 x867 and his part in the evangeltstio work was in organiz- ing and conducting the choirs. Many of his songs are still remembered, for the Xouug Following fes' Society of tl a Metho- dist Church iu Wingham District :— Hou President, nt Rev. 19 F Armstrong, metro ug, Wingham President t`lula Latin, Yrtn; 1!ordtvnch ; est Vice President, Miss Frances Harrison, Ripley, end Vice President, Miss Kathleen Westlake, Wroxeter ; 3rd Vice President, Miss Lizzie 13ryans, Brussels ; 4th Vice President, Wrn, Patterson, Riipley Wrxete President, iReJennie C, Cope- land, Luokuow, QVSRISs : What do you swear for ? Will we have au open Winter ? Date of new Pogtofixce buildiug ? Where some "et giarees Why everybodyidon't go .o church?? When is town wood to he doliveted 7 Can there bo steelier Wooing Saturday nights ? • •