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Auction Sale—S, A. Snell.
Geese wonted—sf, Yolliok.
Cattle tor sale—D', Belrnes.
15roe—Brussels Public Library.
Goode that help—P.R. Smith.
Steers for sale—Thos. Mills.
Auction Sale—Thos. A. Granby,
Form for sale—B. MoOormick,
Flour and Oorn—Alf, Seeker.
Oar of conn—W. J. McCracken,
Musto—Flanlgan'a Music Store.
Auction Sale—Smith & Hone.
Auction Sale—Mrs. John Mltahell.
Notice to Credltm•a—Wm, Lake estate.
Hog for service—Jahn Grant.
Poultry wanted—R. Thomson.
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Jamestown
Usual service etvwe in the Johnstonh
church wasithdra
w w last Sunday on
aocouut of the arrnivel'sary at Blue -
vale.
\Vhen the Bible Society collectors
call on you treat them generously as
they are asking assistance for a noble
MISS.
Listowel Standard said :—The home
of E. G. and Mrs. McDonald was the
scene of a very happy gathering on
Tuesday evening last, when Lhe girls
in 14Iiss B. Miller's Sunday School
class, and other girl friends gave a
miscellaneous shower in her honor.
Luncheon was served and a most en-
joyabletinle was spent by all present.
A. former resident of this locality, in
the person of Miss Beth Miller, was
united in marriage to Mr. Maetie,
(who bought the Miller homestead)
Wednesday of this week at the home
BRUSSELS', ONTARIO. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1920 W. H. KERR, Protyietor
of Jnn, 14. find Mrs, lililler, Leitowel.
We will be glad to tveleume the bride
hack to title nomunteil.y. S. A. and
hire, Snell and Richard and litre, Mil
ler were among the gueeta on the glad
occasion,
SamooI Snell has sold his tine farm
to hissnn ,loan end will hold a clear
ing Auction Sale on Wednesday, 17th
neat., at the farm le miles North of
Jamestnwu, T. R, Bennett will be
the Auctioneer, Mr, Snell bought
this property from the late Jae. O3'0,
43 years ago acct has lived ou the
place for the peel 86 years, We hope
he and MIS, Snell will spend 80011180
80 in the community.
Belgrave
'I'he deer will have to surrender as a
number of our crack shots base gone
North.
Rev, Mr. Forster, of Watford, will
occupy the pulpit of the Peeshyterian
cherub next Sabbath morning,
The Y. P. S. 0, Be of Knox Church
Belgrave intend holding a BOX Social
in the 0. 0. Be Hall, Nov. 12th, A
good program is being prepared.
Everybody welcome. Oome and
bring a box. Proceeds to go to Mie -
skein.
P, W. Scott,, with Mrs, Scott, have
recently returned from a 'trip to the
West, as far as the Rockies, They
were delighted with the West, pnrti-
cularly the Peace River leietriot,
which Mr. Scott says is now only in
the making, but i8 bound to be one of
the best sections of the West,
Wroxeter
Glavin li'Inir ]wide a business trip to
Hamilton on Friday.
Jas, Edgar lute dipn88ed of hie faun
to Wilfrid King, of I-Inwirk.
Jnn. Sall and \Vol. Muir are enjoy-
ing (a few weeke hunting in Mtlekoka.
Harry Westlake has returned from
Tugnske, Sask., where he spent sever-
al months.
Alex. Gibson has sold his fawn to
his brother, Jno. Gibson, who takes
possession next Spring.
The brick cottage owned and occu-
pied by Jno. Henderson was totally
destroyed by fire early Monday morn-
ing. Fire was first noticed by a
neighbor, -Wesley Palmer, at 4 80 a.
rn. who gave the alarm which was
well responded to by the villagers
who succeeded in saving much of the
furniture. The fire which started in
the hack kitchen had a good strut and
was not extinguished until the build-
ing was completely ruined. By great
efforts the stable nearby was saved
from destruction. Origiu of the fire
is unknown. Insurance was carried
on the house and contents. Much
sympathy is expressed for Mr, and
Mrs. Henderson in the loss of their,
home.
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The High School pupils entertained
their Friends to a I•Iallowe'en party in
the school Friday evening.
RobertMeLanghlin and Gavin and
Mrs. Davidson have returned from an
extended vieit with friends in Saskat-
chewan.
Mrs. Milligan ie in Winghrun at-
tending her son, Peter Milligan, who
is s8r'iouely ill with, inflammatory
rheumatism,
Rov, Mr. Laing, Fordwich, occupier
the pulpit in the Presbyterian church
on Sunday. Rev. Dr. 'Harkness was
conducting anniversary services at
Gorrie,
Walton
L. Blake is in the village this week.
Miss Jennie Clark is holidaying with
her aunt, Mrs, W. K. Graham. Acton,
Wilfred Clark, Windsor, is spend-
ing a few days at his home, Enoch
Clark's.
This week a car of potatoes is being
loaded at the C. P. R, by P. Gardiner
and W. J. Neal.
Mrs. Joseph Bennett attended the
Women's Institute Oonvention in
London last week,
Dr. David M. Haokwell, Buffalo,
spent a few clays last weep with his
parents, W. and Mrs. Backwell.
Peter 13, and Mee. Gardiner turd
daughter, Vera, took in the anniver-
sary ser ices at M lnkron lust Sunday
and were the guests of A, B, and Mrs.
Bruce.
The closing service of Rev. Mr. Mess'
incumbency of St, George's church
will be next Sunday afternoon. We
are sorry to lose him bot wish him
success in the larger field at London.
t 'A matrimonial alliance was enter-
ed into when Wer. Dickson, of See, -
forth, formerly of Walton locality,
and Mrs. Albert Howlett, a former
resident of the 7111line t\rns, wa1e
united in marriage. They will reside
in Seaforth,
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plan of helping heaufify I3rhusele
cemetery, where many of the people
0110(5 011' thin locality On10' lepo•.e,
There will he something doing
The pupils of the . 1 ' o
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Blind, at Srentford have sent it OU
bee of aprons, kimonae, baskets and
fancy goods for sale. They may be
seen at Humphries Store. 1ueourage
the pupils deprived of their sight by
purchasing them. Gall and HC0 geode
in any ease,
The officers of Duff's church Young
People's Guild for thin terra cru ad
follows :—Hon. Pres„ Rev. It. A,
Lanny ; Pres , Robert Meleadzsan ;
Vice -Pres„ Annie Ferguson ; Oor.-
Sec., Hattie Reid ; Rec.-Sec„ Will.
Neal ; Treaa,, Mary Sho'treed ; Bible
Light, Pearl l'harner ; Organist,
Gertie Miler ; Choi8 Leader, Maud
Fergnson ; Qnestion Drawer, John
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Morris
We are sorry to state that Mrs,
Agnes Craig, an old and esteemed
resident of this township, is not en-
joying very good health. She is 85
years of age and is now under the
care of a nurse at the home of her
son James, 7th line.
Last Saturday Miss Jemima Oanip-
bell, 3rd line, paid Nature's debt, in
her 86111 year. The funeral look place
Monday afternoon to Brussels ceme-
tery. Rev. Mr. Stafford, Brussels,
conducting the service. Deceased is
survived by 2 brothers and a sister of
the 13rd line. Mrs. S. Walker is a
neice.
DEATH of Mas. T. MASON,—The
death occurred in Detroit, or, Sunday
of last week, of Mrs, Elizabeth Mason,
widow of the late Thomas 11788011, of
Clinton in her 88tH year. The deeeaa-
et1 wee a native of Armagh, it eland,
her maiden name being Elizabeth
Garvin, She calve to this country as
a young girl, her Family first settling
at Hamilton, 61 years ago this Nov-
ember, however, she was married in
Clinton to the late Thomas Mason and
they lived in Clinton or vicinity until
about 8 years ago when they went to
reside with their daughters in Detroit.
She was a remarkably robust woman,
hardly knowing what it was to be ilh
great affliction Her g et was the loss of her
eight, which made:it necessary for bei'
to depend upon others to care for her.
her husband died in June lent and
since then her health has been failing.
She is survived by 2 sons, T. E. of
Sonmerhill and Jno. of Idaho, and 2
daughters, Mrs, Ottton and lilt's. Jos -
ling, both of Detroit. Funeral tools
place from the home of her son, T. E.
Mason, Summerhill, Wednesday after-
noon, the services at the house and
graveside being conducted by Rev. S.
Anderson. The remains were'laid be-
side those of her husband. Deceased
was an aunt of Robt and David Smith,
6th line, Morris.
Ethel
a lot House ue o o sale ri le the ell, a of Ethel -
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Good frame; fruit d eslod welo, burnt ofd
terb some trees and cod barn an
stable. Phone 227. Ganvau Gun, Ethel, d
OoosOaTALLM brick house for sale, with fur-
nace, kitchen and woodshed, hard and soft
water, stable, &o., situated our Mann street,
Ethel, Por particulars Phone 2225 or 180
Bruseels Central.
Mee. Dan. Faulkner is visiting at
Thomas Bemilton's.
G. W. Pollard is visiting friends in
town over the week end,
Mrs, Irwin is visiting at Haysville,
Preston, and other points.
Mos, Wm. Slemmon is visiting with
her daughter, Mrs. N. Franklin.
Miss Isma Mitchell hes left for Tor-
onto where she has accepted a posi-
tion,
S. Howlett is once more in our
midst. He was working in Hamilton
vicinity,
Don't fprget "Duke's Players" in the
Township Hall here Friday evening,
101)) inst.
\Vm. Parker was the first man to
make payment of taxes at the Bank
of Hamilton here.
Last Thursday night it mock Cour).
ell was held in connection with the
Epworth League.
Next Thursday is League Rally day.
Everybody come at 8 p. m. and make
the Rally a Gig success,
The sale of Wilfrid Long's last Tues-
day totalled $2,700. We hear he in-
tends to locate in town.
Hallowe'en was observed here in
the usual manner. Some of the des-
truction might well be out out.
David Sanders fitted up some of the
out buildings to make quarters for
stock in the loss of his fine barn,
Last Sunday evening Rev. F, S.
OKell preached on the subject of
"Safety First" with the text 0`15 the
young man Absalom safe 1" It was an
expellent• sermon.
Heavy winds last Wednesday did
801r1e damage 1n this loca1161y, Harvey
Dobson being the most damaged with
17 trees blown down and a part of the
barn roof, 20 x 25 feet, blown off kill-
ing some geese.
Friday evening Mr. Berger, repre-
milting, the Northern Electric 00.
will give a talk in 'the Town Hall on
the subject of the town lights, alter
which a debele will be given by the
Community Club.
Annivereruy servie08 will beheld
i11 the Presbyterian (1lhlhrOh hero next'
Sabbath at 11 It to and 7,30 p, m,
when Rev. Mr. Gellert, of Lueknow,
will pratf ll, Special 11131810 is being
arranged foto and substantial offerings
expected.
Friday evening of this week a public
meeting will be held to disarm the
lighting of the village, Experts will
ba present to give information and 'ex-
plain their plan of dispelling the
darkness. If erne have nota good lan-
tern you should attend without fail.
Last Sabbath afternoon Rev. Mr,
Mann, Brussels, preached a fine see.
mon to the W. M. S. of the Presby-
terian church here. The offering wee
3138(1.00 3813)0)4 is expeeted w ill be added
to by them not able to the present.
CAR OF
5 Roses Flour
AND CAR OF
Corn No. Yellow
Expectod to arrive thi:, wet'1
Special Price, off car.
Alf. Baeker 1:T!!'r
Last Friday 801110 exritpment was
caused by a;runaway team belonging
to J, McCallum. The team left the
chopping trill and headed for Main
street and finally circled bade to 21,
Henry's after puncturing (lhrie. Ray-
nard's house with the wagon tnngue,
and leaving box and contents scattered
along Mill street,
A fine time was enjoyed at the
Hallowe'en Social last Friday evening
in the'1'ownship Hall, under the aus-
pices of the Young People's Society of
the Presbyterian church, Molesworth
Society were the guests of the evening.
They were received and escorted to
seats by ghost•clad young folk anti
the decorations were arranged on the
Hallowe'en line. A good program
was supplied by the visitors after
which a tasty lunch was served.
There were games and other int0reet-
ing herrn and all had a line time,
grey
Miss Jean McKay, of Atwood, spent
a few days last week with Miss Gladys
Whitfield,
Mr. and Mrs. Denman and family
spent Sunday at the home of Wm,
and Mrs. Little.
George Brown, Molesworth locality,
`had the doors and a portion of the
roof of his barn blown off Wednesday
afternoon of last week. Some fences
and apple trees were also blown down
and a hen -house demolished.
Mrs. James Logan, who spent her
girlhood days' on the 18tH Con. of
Grey, has been visiting her many
friends in this vicinity. She has gone
to visit with relatives in 'Curnberry
before returning to her home in Re.
gins. It is 35 years since she left and
she sees many changes.,
CARD OF THANKS.—I wi81) t0 hearti-
ly thank neighbors and friends for
many acts of kindness and sympathy
extended to me in the recent demise
of my father, the late James Maker.
Yours gratefully,
MARY MAKER,
An unreserved Auction Sale of farm
stock, implements, household furni
tune, etc., is announced by Mrs. Jno.
Mitchell, Lot 20 Con. 11 for Tuesday
afternoon, 18th inst,,, with F. S, Scott
as Auctioneer, The farm has been
sold to Thos. Ward, now in Stratford.
He. is ra son of Harry and Mrs. Ward,
of Grey township. List of sale may
be read in this issue of THE POST,
The fine 100 acre farm of John
Orerar, 9th Con., has been sold to
Donald McKinnon, who is at preemie
living on the 4t11 line Morris town-
ship. Price is said to be $0,001) and
possession will be given next March.
Mr. and Mrs, Orerar will likely locate
in Bi'ilssels. We're sorry to think of
them removing from the old home-
stead.
Soxooe REPORT.—The following' ie
the report of S. S. No, 2 prey for the
months of September and October.
Honors 75, Pass 80. Jr, IV—Examin-
ed in Arith., Spell., Comp., Writ.,
Geng„ Hist. and Daily Work.—Eve-
lyn Cunningham, 74, Sr. III—Same
subjects as Jr. IV—Bert Johllat00 67.
Jr. III—Arith. and Spell. only—Gor-
don Taylor 81. Sr. II—Examined in
Arith„ Read., Spell„ Geo., Writ, and
Daily Worlt,—Howard Osten' 80. Jr.
II—Same snbjeets as Sr. II—\Valter
Oster 75, Jim Johnston 73. Pt. II—
Examined in Arith„ Spell., Read„
Writ. and Daily Work—Jim Turn-
bull 85. Those present every day,
Bert. Johnston, Howard Oster and
Jim Jobneton.
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VIoA V. McLexm, teacher.
ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION.—
Tuesday evening of last week the
i h Daniel friends and ue ora f g b o e and
Mrs. Meehan gathered ae their home
and epent a very enjoyable time.
During the evening elle following ad-
dress': was read :—DEAR MR. AND
MRs. 117neanx, We,your frim da and
neighbors, have assembled here this
evening to enjoy a social hour with
you before your departure to your
new horse. We regret that you have
found it necessary to Make this
change, yet we are glad your removal
does nob make it impossible for us to
frequently enjoy the pleasure of your
society, Yon have resided here for
Many years and during this period
have always been held in the highest
esteem in this neighborhood. You
have ever been willing to assist in
everything tending to the welfare of
the community, We will miss yon
from our church and Sunday School,
in which you have been active and
faithful workers a11(133, a heartily wish
you evet'y success 111 your new Thome,
We world ask you to accept these oak
rockers to remind you when you use
them in the future of the esteem and
good -will which goes with you nut of
this .00minneity, May Grid prosper
you and keep you for many years.
Signed on behalf of neighbors and
friends,
Mao, J. DENMAN,
MRS, B, Beonennen,
Mhos. A, BROWN.
Mr. and Mrs, Machan, although
taken by surprise, thanked their
friends very kindly for their beauti-
ful gifts, A good time was 0010100d,
oultry
WANTED
Clean up your Live Geese,
Duel.:, and Fowl during next
io day:, for American Thanks-
giving.
Phone 66 for prices.
R. Thomson
Mine Aubrey Fisher and Fred, Boyd
attended the anniversary aer'vlrea at
North Mornington church.
D. and Mrs, ,Meehan intend moving
to their new home in McKillop this
week. \'Pe wish them abundant pros-
perity.
Fordwich
A new Ohevrolet car was purchased
by R. Harding.
The Erie Martin farm on the Boun-
dary was purchased by a Mr. Ratz,
Tavistock.
.Agricultural Hall here has been pur-
chased by Thos. and Russel Walker,
4th line, who will convert it into an
implement shed.
Re -opening Services in connection
with Fordwich Methodist church were
held Sunday. Rev. Dr. Hazen, of
Listowel, wag the preacher for the
day, Annual Rally Service in Sun-
day School was also held, at which
Dr, Hazen gave an address. Church
has been repainted and decorated, pre-
senting a pleasing effect.
Oran brook
Next Sunday afternoon Albert Lott,
of Brussels, will conduct the service in
the Methodist church here.
There will be no preaching service
in Knox church next Sabbath on ac-
count of the anniversary services in
Ethel mot',eng and evening.
Alex. Stir, ss and John Wilson have
gone on a hunting trip to French
River. They, go with the Atwood
Hunt Club from West Monktou and
will have an enjoyable outing. We
will expect a slice of venison, boys.
Wm, Rathwell attended the funer-
al of his brother, the late John Rath -
well, who died at Ripley, Alberta,
The remains were brought to Bruce -
field station, L. H. & B., and from
there were taken to Bayfield for in-
terment. Mrs. Rathwell pre -deceased
her husband, An adult family sur-
vive. Mr. Rathwell was well and fav-
orably known and had attained
a good agebut had been a great suf-
farer'fion illness for some time. He
lived in Brumfield locality for some
time beforegoingWest.
Suco ssPIIL,—Last Sabbath anni-
vereary sermons were preached in
connection with the Methodist church
here by Rev. Mr. Wilson, of Bluevale.
Afternoon sermon was based on "The
pre-eminence of Jesus," and was a
plain Gospel message well directed.
ears. Omstead and Geo, Evans snug
"My risen Lord" and the former ren-
dered a choice solo, "Evermore." In
the evening service was held in the
Presbyterian, through the courtesy of
the officials. Despite the downpour
of rain there was a good attendance.
Sernrou was on "The heath and the
tree," exemplifying different charact-
ers in life, Music was in the hands of
a male septette from Brussels, with
W. H. Willis, of Wingham, capably
filling the position of organist. They
sang 3 selections. The personnel con-
sisted of H. L. Jackson, S. Wheeler,
F. H. Gilroy, A. E. Reusey, W. J. Mc-
Cracken and W. H. Kerr. After
services the visitors were most hospi-
tably entertained to a tasty lunch at
the home of W. P. and Mrs. Bray,
where a hour /vas spent in sacred
song.
Brussels Council
The regular monthly session of
Brussels Council was held last Mon-
day evening,
Present Reeve Plum and Councillors
Fraser, Richards, Wilton and Stew-
art.
elinutes of last meeting read and
passed,
Following accounts
were presented t
R. Oliver, salary $ 7500
R. Thuell, Electric light 145 00
Watson & Davidson, hauling
gravel and teaming10'70
0, Pope, putnping water for
street 57 00
8, T. Plum & Son, coal.. 1272 00
0. Riley, drawing coal... 4 75
Moved by S. Wilton, seconded by
M, Fraser that above a000nnts be
paid. Carried.
Communication read from R. Thuell
asking for increase of rent on Electric
Light plant and exemption of taxes of
$180. Action was deferred for more
particulars.
The matter of the town wood was
brought up and after some discussion
it was moved by I. 0. Richards, sec-
onded by A. Stowage that the con-
tractor, Geo. Birt, be notified that un-
less the balance of the wood is cut and
all delivered in the near future the job
will have to be re -let, ae people are
pressing foadelivery of what was sold
menthe ago, Carried.
An examination of the 2 German
guns Bent to the town was in order.
The (motion of the ajudicating of
the tax08 on the eltatin rink was re-
ferred to end an early settlement
premised,
Council then adjourned,
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Church Chimes
Next Sabbath morning the Quarterly
Communion will be observed in the
Methodist church. Fellowship service
at 10.15 R. in.
Next Sabbath will close the pastorate
of Rev, Mr. Mess as rector of St. john's
church. He will remove to London to
assume charge of an important parish in
the East.
Rev. T. E. Kennedy, B. A., Cran-
brook, preached in Melville church last
Sunday, discoursing on the well known
Missionary theme "Go ye into all the
world, &c." and in the evening on "The
10 Lepers."
Last Sabbath morning Rev. Mr. Wil-
son, Bluevale, preached a fine sermon in
the Methodist church. One of the
compliments paid the speaker was "It
was a discourse after the great Moody
type." Evening service was cancelled
on account of Cranbrook anniversary.
The Harvest Thank -offering service in
St. John's church last Sunday were in
charge of Rev. Mr. Snell, Rural Dean,
of Wingham who preached thoughtful,
suitable and interesting sermons.
Morning text was Deut. 8 and 10 and in
the evening Matt. g;y1,6,�. Offering total-
led about $6o.00. "tir did well. Audi-
torium was neatly and appropriately
decorated with flowers, fruit, grain and
vegetables.
Rev. E. F. FeL. Smith has received a
call from the Presbyterian °butchat
Alliston and went to take up his duties
in that place on Thursday of last week
induction services being held the follow-
ing day. Rev. Mr. Smith hes had no
charge since he left Hensall with his
family over 3 years ago. During that
time he y ant a year in New Brunswick,
spealrine throughout the Province in aid
of the social service work of the church
and later was asked to assist in the For-
ward Movement campaign in the State
of Illinois, where he spent some huonths.
The remainder of his time bas been
taken up with relief work for different
clergy throughout Western Ontario.
Mrs. Smith holds the office M. provincial
press secretary of the W. M. S. and
gives much of her time to addressing
meeting's on the work inwhichshe is in-
terested,
ADDITIONAL LOCALS
A few weddings are corning along.
Tisa Pose. Publishing House turns out
dandy invitations and announcements.
TEESwATER News says :—The) job
of excavating for R. Trench's new house
ou Brownlee street was started last week
and the work will proceed as rapidly as
possible. Stables will also be erected on
the lot at the rear,
MISSION BAND ENTERTAINMENT,—
Friday evening the annual Thank -offer -
log entertainment was given by the
Little Stars Mission Band, of Melville
churctl, under the direction of Mrs. B.
S. Scott, Superintendent, Miss Kate
Deadman presiding. Program was
varied and well rendered and was as
follows:—Hymn ; Prayer, Rev, Mr.
Mann ; Secretary's report and Roll
Call ; Treasurer's report ; chorus by
Band, Rally Song ; solo, Elva Oliver ;
reading, Florence Stewart ; instrument-
al, Frank Oliver 1 solo, Herbert Stet -
toe ; recitation, Winnitred McMillan ;
chorus, Primary class ; recitation, Jean
Ferguson ; solo, Archie Ballantyne ;
instrumental, Lawson blouse ; solo,
Wilma Galbraith ; Reading, Thelma
Burgess ; instrumental, Elaine Denni-
son ; solo, Edua McCall ; Instrumental,
Cameron Strachau ; Pageant, "One
Day in India ; recitation, Jean Mugu -
mu and Jean Stewart ; solo, Janet Mo-
Vettie ; chorus by Baud, "The
whole wide world for Jesus."
Confectionery was served et the close.
The offering totelied$3o.6o Nora
Mc-
Dowell, Fraser Strachan aid Fannie
Ross were nted0 Junior Life Membore
by the generosity of Mrs, N, S, Mo-
Lauchliu, Mrs. Jas. Stranllau end Moe
Ino, E, Smith.