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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1926-4-7, Page 16taiateaaaaeateeaeataaatSaaeStaaatatetGa4eeaaaatatatataaaaetaeeeeseetaeteaaae.eeeaeteeaeeeeieaeeeeeeeeeeaeeeelee setaaxntkeaeeasataeaeseeteieeaeaeaee4aeeeateeeeeaeeeaaateeeeeeteeefettaeeeeetataaItaaetetaeeaateaeeteteeeae The Surrounding District VOL. 54 NO, 42 02.00 per annum in advance ERUSSELS, ONTARIO. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1926 . L. KERR, Proprietor 40a00.0.01.91,1autsr.wealguagsktrzwavas.axamnierubetavelmarawseesasuu*.nr.p.s....smaktorsommimarr F. Brig larn Wishes to announce he has taken over the Blacksmn Shp in the 'wen hk Having, had 22 years' experience as Horse-shoer and General Blacksmith I feel sure we can satisfy you in Workmanship, Promptness and Price. Give us a Trial BLYTH Blyth Lawn Bowling Club will hold its annual tournament on Wednesday, June 16th. Orton Stubbs has been granted the contract of carrying the Dominion express to and from the 0. P. R. tation J. G. Emigh celebrated his 84th birthday on Friday tacit, Notwith- standing his advanced years, he en- joys comparatively good health, and k as alert and jovial as one many yeavs younger. The marriage is announced of Miss Margaret Jane Bissett, of Saltford Heights, to Jas. R. Cutt, of Blyth. The wedding took place at the home of the bride's mother, on Thursday last. The groom is one of Ely th's popular business men, and the bride is well-known, having been on our teaching staff some yeas ago, FORDWICH Claeenoe Bryanhas been promoted to the position of teller in the Bank of Commerce here. The little son of Eari and Mrs. Clothett has been ill at the home of hie grandparents, at, Goderich, His ill- ness was due to poisoning, probably caused by impute milk. James Denny. or the Howiek-Wall- ace 13oundery, had the misfortune to lose one of his team of matched grey horses, last week. Death was caused by paralysis. The other horse was tile° stricken, lent is making since pro- gress towavel recovery. A horse be- longing to Hugh Doeglae, Oth Con., was °vele:owe by the same ailment, In the public shed in title village. It had to be loaded on to a sleigh to re- move it to its own stable, and it is in is very 1811 tical emelition. While mini- ing to town, Wilfred Fisher's driver became partially paralyzed, but it is thought that, it will soon be alright, James Walkom, of town, lost a young horse. It was sick only a few hoer% This community reeeived a sad shock when it became known that Mrs, Wm. Demerling had passed the Great Divide. The deceartecl had ap- parently been in her usual health me meeting fi om bee, and had common°. .9014010Voinemanoata 1 0 en for 0 usintess Having taken over the Plum Blacksmith Shop on Thomas street, ram pre- pared to do all kinds of Horseshoeing and General Blacksmithing, also Wood- work Repairing, Our prieee are Reasonable E. GA TO COMING TO Brussels Farmers' Club g ed her household duties when she was etricken. Mr. Demeeling had gone out to flie the flee in the engine at his sawmill, and on returning he 20011(1his wife unconscious on the floor, Dr. 1141 WEIS summoned, but in spite of all that could be done, she passed away in a very short time, ap- oplexy apparently being the cause of death, The late Mrs. Demerling, whose maiden name was Hannah Fraeck and youngest daughter of Mrs. Louisa Freed& and the late Carl Treacle, of Normanby Township, three miles from Clifferd, was in her thirty-ninth yeat. WALTON School re -opens next Monday for the final term. There has been a lot of sickness in village and vicinity. E. Radford has disposed of tvvo car- loads of Western oats. P. 13. Gardiner and W. G. Neal ship- ped a quantity of p011811088 from our station. Wallace Sholdice is the new junior in the Bank of Oommerce, We wieh him success, The Anglican Dramatic Company, of Brueeels, will preeent their 3 -act Oomedy, "Rooms to Rent," in the Hall here, on Tuesday evening, April 13th. Everybody should attend and enjoy a good laugh. Mrs. .Toe Carter was a geacions hnetess last Wednesday evening, when she entertained the ladies of the Y. L. S. 0, After en evening spent in genies, einging and conteste, di n ty refreek ni ts WPM served, pretty wedding was soleeinnized the United chnech parsotiage. at caelock, on Wednes- day, March 31st, by Rev, Dr. Brown, when Lillian Irene, daughter of Edg- erton and Mr% Roe, of McKillnp Township, became the bride of Win - len) John Meehan, son of NV, 11, and Mrs. Mitcham of Grey Township. The bride looked charming a dress of rosewood charmense satin with Patin trimmings, The bride and groom were attendee by the sister of the groom, Beatrice Meehan, and William Roe, brothee of the bride, After con- gratulations were extended and a dainty lunch served, the company re. Wetted to the bride's home, where the wedding supper was served. Thefollowing is the report of the Fleeter examinations for the Senior Room of Walton Public. School. Pass 60%, Honors 75%. SR, Mc- Cain 84 ; L. Manning 78 ; *K. Jackson 71; *L. McDonald 66 ; A. Farquhar- snn 63 ; V. Carter 58; elurray 57; ***E, Patterson 44, SR, III -0, alc- Dontild 74 • la. Sinalldon 72; Shaw 70; *Ill, Slioetreed (38 ; W. Drager 61 ; *R. Outer'ks 61 • 0. See57, JR III— W. Shortreed 76 ; D. Dragev 75 ;J. Murray 73 : H. Steles 72 ; I. Target - hereon -66 ; J. McCall 63 ; B. Steles 56 ; L. Hoy 55; H. Bolger 65 ; al, Meehan 40; R. Manning 49, *miesed' examination. CHAS, S. SELLERS, Teacher. The following is the report of the the Master examitiations foe the Jun- ior Room of Walton Puhlie Selina Honors 75 per cent, Pass 60 tun' cent. SR. II—Halcyon Chandler 80 ; Sean Murray 70 ; Dundee 03 ; Rob. 111800Hamilton 08 ; peace Manning 60, IT—Helen Smandon 73 ; Helen Fee gillines011 60 ; Hama Steiss 68 ; Earl Hoy 59 ; Jane Dundee 67 ; Gorden Ryan 40, Sit. I—Kenneth 'Simmer 75 ; Gordon Shortreed 75 • Mai aret Marries? 73 ; CAR OF big le ABOUT APRIL 12 Leave your order Phone 46 If you have any wood to circular would be pleased if you would give tne a' trial. Prices reasonable and good service guaran- teed. Steam power. Phone 419 or apply to LA S RPRISE IIP you have never seen it anti want a surprise, come some day when the bed are gathering nectar and lift out it frame of comb and give it a shake. Sorrietimes we shake off some bees (not thinking what Might happen) but along with the bees that fal1 off there will be a lot of thin, watery stuff that falls off too. You ask what it is? One would hardly believe, but it is noth- ing loss than nectar which the bees are gathering and if allowed their way, they will ' evaporate the M- Mus water and convert it into delic- leus honey. Next day you could not Shake It out, that way, but all the surplus Water is not ont yet. nor the day following either. The secret`ef haying good homey is to get thie out. This is What we aim to do. Jim Rom etnel Will. McCracken handle eer honey.' ERNEST COLE tot 21, Cott, 6, °ray G A Deadman New Advertisements A surprise -G. A. Dearth= Open for husineem-E1 Garton Property for salo-111. Lowry Notioo-lered.WIliline R001115 to rent -Brussels Anglican Ohara Rervioos-BrusselA United Canaan 11Psoing shop -10. Brigham wall 1114)0P -F, R. Smith Por sale -Lynn Evans Truck for ea Thomson Gamier for .ale-Oilbert McCallum Florae for sale -11 W. Dunbar Sows for sele-O Smith Dog lost -Thos. Warwick Allan McCall 70 ; Lena Drape 68 ; Mary Buchanan 40, JR, I—Excell- ent—Jack Mealevin, Willie Faiquhar- son. Good—Jean Hadley, SR. PR, — Excellent—Winston MeEtichern. DORA }Imams, Teacher. JAMESTOWN Olcl friends in this section will offer Jas. 1. Cutt and beide hearty con- gratulations. The groom is the son of the late James (Jett, a former resident of this section, ATWOOD Mies Alice Richmond (nurse), who has spent the past month with her parents, bee returned to Detroit. A quilting bee was held in the Un- itcd church, on Wednesday of last week, when a nntnber of quilts were quilted. Miss Alexis Eason, teacher on the .Public School staff, is spendeng the Easter holidays with her mother, at Stratford. Mrs, John Rutherford, who has been confined to her home on account of La grippe, is eble to be out and around again. On Monday afternoon of last week, Mee. Percy Gree»sides and Miss Edna Brown, on behelf of the Young People's League of the United church, presented Miss Katye Denman with a silver meat fork and berry spoon, in kind rernembraoce. On Tueeday ev- ening, a number of gitl friends on be- half of the friends of the village, pre- sented Miss Denman with a lovely purse containing a nice sum of mon- ey in gold, prior to her marrige. STRAOHAN—DENMAN.—A qniet, but pretty wedding tc,ok place at the lanne of the bride's pavents, James and Ws, Den Man, Atwood, Wed. of last week, at high noon, when their secnnd daughter, Katye Belle, was united in marriage to Stanley Stencile' d) Craigmyle, Alberta, Rev. 0. 0. Keine, the bride's pastor, officiated. Promptly at, 12 o'clock to the strains of the bridal chorus play- ed by Mrs, Geordie Brown, (a school mate), the bride entered the parlor on the arm of her father, and tnok her place beside the groom micler an atoh deaped in pink and white and large wedding bell. 7.118 bride was prettily 8)111188(1 10 it gown of deep rosewood, satin faced crepe with gold lame trim- ming, and carried a pink and white roees and fern bognet. After (longest illations, the bride and groom led the way to the diningroom where a tasty wedding dinner was Served. Amid showers of confetti, the happy Couple left on the afternoon train on a brief honeymoon. The bride ttavelled in a navy tricotine 80111 180(1 woee a rose - woad colored hat. The bride was a palmier young lady, and received many beautiful ancl usefnl gift% afr. and Mrs, Strachan will leave shortly foe their home in Oenigmyle. Alberta, Their marry friends extend to this yntieg couple who ate launching nut on Ole sea of matrimony, their ein- em wishes for hectich, happiness and Divine blessing. mogRts Hello 1 No tesponse—many plumes ave out of commission by the sleet storm, last. week, FeaSQV Emery, fhel line, has been (1)11118 111 all this Winter, but is proving, we ave glad to state, Miss Mary Beown, daughter of Onmicillor John Brown, has taken a position in her uncle's store, at Bt•ant ptoie, Mee 111. 0. Elam, and children, Till - son burg, are spending lattstee holidays with W. A. aml eire. Orinninghtim, gravel road, The anotion sale of J. A., Nicol, atli line, was a very successful one, lase week. Auctioneer Scott got good twines for everything, The ice and wind of Tuesday night pee the telephone Service between Blyth and Wingliatn, completely nut of 11.1RitleeS. There were about fifty poles lying ACROSS the road between' Winghatn and Belgrave. Thos, Dougan Nat Monday, received word of death of his brother, Edward, Wellesley, Mass., aged 66 years, De- ceased leaves a widow and one &emit - tete Ovea 40 yowls ago, the late 13(1 1810(1 Dongan was a reeident of Mor- ris Twit, and will likely be rentetn. timed by some of the old people of this elerrenio Ilowing is the report of S.& No. 4, Morrie, for the month of March, Examined 111 Arith. Ootnp„ Draw, Lit,., Benda Hist, Mid Daily Work. Those marked an asterick missed more than one exatninatines sn. Iv—Tom Miller 79 ; Leota Cardiff 72; Ross Oardiff 69; Mildred Nichol 77; alargarat Harman (absent). Iv—iaoyd P1110 67 a *Joe Smith 60. 813, ITC—Gladys White 70 ; *Glen Smith 86; Mervyn Pipe 56; Goedon Carman (absent.) JR, II I—Dav e Miller 81 ; Margaret Hassell 74 ; El- bert, White 70 Hatenett, Smith 87 ; Kate Remelt 65, SR, D—Gord. on Nichol 66 *Howard Smith 62; Pipe 57 ; Mee Soott 61, Sit. I—Lewie Russell (good) JR, I—Wilfred Nielv, ol (gond) Sit, PR.—Glenn Ninhol (eery good.) Pte—Clara Smith (ab- sent), Jamie Bernard (abeent), 13111 Harman (abeent). Nniether em ioll 26, avevage attentlanee 17. Perfeet attetulearee Gordyn Niohol 391.81 M, O184.8V1o14.n, Teacher', The follewing le the report of 8, 8. No, 0, Monis, for the month of 131.1011 : aft, V -Welter 8111>r treed, Walter Pelle..., Sit I V—lavank Kirk- by (Menet t for w Peks), Mabel Bewley.. JA, Hi—Stuart liryans, Arthur Hew. b.y, Clifford Pease, Thomas Kirkby. IV—Beacham Alcock (absent), Is- abelle A leock, I-19 ay Shortreed, Lloyd Potpie. PR—Walter Bentley. Lloyd Alcook, Ruth Alcork. No. on roll 15, 18881 age attendanee 10. 0, Ai ealowAre Teacher. GREY • J. H, Hoover, of 13171111, is spending some days with his son, Everet Hoov- er, llth Con. A great nintaber of Greyi tee attend- ed. the auction sale of Harvey Hunter, at Cranbrook, last Wednesday. May a subscriber of the Brussels, Grey and Mortis Telephone System certainly misses the telephone. The system got a bad shake-up with the sleet etorrn last week. CARD ov Inemexs,—We wish to ex- press our thanks for the many kind deeds and evt rds which were bestow- ed upon us in our sad bereavement. They will long be cherished and live in the memory of sistees and brother of the late James Duncanson, SISTERS AND BROTHER, An Auction Sale of farm, farm stock, implements, household effect% &a., the peoperty of the late jetties Duncanson, will be held on Friday, April 16th, at Wa Lot 12, Con. 17. A full list of sale will appear in next week's issue. Robt. Duneanson is the Executor of the estate. The following is the report 03 8. S. No. 6, Grey, ,or the month of April. SR. IV—Margaret Rowland 79; it - deed Hoy 75 ; Ohatles Keifer 60 ; Margaret Cooke 57. JR. IV—Vincent Rowland 74; Hazel Raynard 68 ; Roy Pear son (ebsent). SR. III—ftalph Keifer 77 • Haven. Pare 78. JR, III— George linliott 86 ; Viola Turnbull 83; Norma Stevenson 75 • Bert Row- land 63 ; Eva Parr 60 ; John Conley 58. Sit, II—Laura Raynard 67 ; Pearson 61; Ralph Pearson 57 ; Helen Rowland 51. JR. II—Hugh Pearson 11, George Hoy E, Ina Turebull 13, George Pearson la, I—Fred Keifer E. Roes Stephenson E. SR, PR.—Fred Cole G. JR. PR.—Willie Cole 0, Lloyd Cole 8, Jessie Pearson G. RIT.EA MOLELLAND, Teacher. SCHOOL REPORT. -.-.Fol lo wing is the report of S. S. No. 5, Grey, for the term January to Murcia each elese having been examined in all subject% Those marked * 'Mused one nr more examinations IV—Jean Damp - bell 77, *Annie Eveleigh 76, *Amy Holmes 64, *Bella Lucas 63. Sr. 311— Kathleen Demon. 80, Gladys Lucas 71, Lizzie Renews 70, Willie Holmes 00. Jr. III—Florence Harniltoe 78, Se. II—Nornian Rea 62. Jr. 31I—Hi'- ;'y Holmes 88, Oatl Lucas 36. First Class—Good—Clarence Lucas. Prim- er — Excellent Archie Otunpbell ; Good — Mildred Beirnee, Mildred Holmes, Alex, Tawas, E, FHA% Teacher. OUTT—BISSET WEDDING —A very pretty house wedding was that of Margaret J. Bisset and James R. Cute Blyth, whieh took place at the home or the bride'a mother, Mrs. S. Bisset, Saltfot d Heights, at high noon on Thuveday, March 2511i, the ceremony being performed by Rev. R, 0, Mc- Dermita The bride was dressed in a costume of black and ivory, with front or ivory lace, and carried a shower boquet of Sunset roses and lily of the valley. Two nephews of the bride, Billy Blued: and Gordon Walter, form- ed an aisle with white ribbons for the wedding paety, and Betty Bisset, a niece, was finwee girl, dreseed in poach colored taffeta and careying basket of flowers. The bride was given away by her brother, Petee, and Ole Wedding Merril was played by a ideee, Miss Jean Walter, The rooms weve decorated with spring flowers and the table decimations vere of yel- low (candles, daffodils and roses,) The users1 festivities followed the cere- 010717. bride's going -away snit WS a navy silk alpaca ensemble with black hat, Mr. and Mrs. Cutt will live in Blyth, where Mr, Cutt is in busi- ness. The groom is a son of the late James Oat, 8 fnemer vesident of Jaineetown locality. ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION, -0l1 Thursday evening, a large crowd gathered at the home of John and Mrs. Lake, Oen. 4, to spend a social evening with this hospitabls couple priov to their departure to their new home in Brussels, In presenting Mr. and Mrs. Lake evith a library table and rug, Mrs. L. D. Frain read the following address : To JOHN AND 5IRs. LAKE — As the time hes cotne when we nautili sever the tie which haS bound 05 to- gether clueing the pant yeaes as neigh - bore ancl friende, we have gathered to -night in a social way to spend an evening with you before your de- parture for yout Future home in Brus- sels, We are sorry yott eve moving away from our midst, but we are glad you are not going so far away but what we can often meet; again, Now, Mr. and Mrs. Lake, we ask you to tua cepa this libary table atui rng, as a token of our appreciation of your neighborly deeds among us, and also ati a remembrance of your many friends in this community, We hope and tenet 1111181 700 will be long spewed to enjoy many happy years in your 11018 110010, and that you may be often back to visit among 08. Signed on behalf of atom neighbove ana friends, A. RATNARD, t. Dr PRAM, G. D. Pentane, R. 11103LAY, Mr. Lake made a fitting veply on be- half of his Wife and hltrnleir, eXpreeS. ing their appreciation for fhe gifts and kindnees eliown theta 138210811. 11100115 Were then eereed., and the rest of the evening wee spent in gatnee, deeding and anciel chat,' ROOMS To RENT A 2-1-Iour Comedy in 3 Acts Will be presented by the Anglican Dramatic Com- pany, Brussels, in THE HALL WALTON Tuesday, April 13th at 8 o'clock p. m. This is a rattling good Farce, well acted. Don't miss it! Admission 35 and 25 Cts. PASSED AWAY,—It was with deep sorrow that the rneuy friends of Jas, Duncanson learned of his sudden passing away on Saturday mornieg, elarch 27111, after a brief illness of pneumonia, at his home on the lith con. Jim, as he was familiarly called, had by his exceptionally cheerful dis- position, his great love for music and his ever williugness to help in time of need, left a memory that will not easily be forgotten. He is survived by his sister, Mary, at home ; 5118. Kiely, Detroit ; Mrs. A. Fox, Manito- ba; airs. Blackburn, Chatham ; Mrs. Robt. Oumpbell, Grey; and one broth- er, Rev. Robert Duncanson, Ontelee, One The furierel took place Weet- aesday to eirnseele cemetery. Pall- bearers were R. L. Taylor, J Bence, Bert, White, Stanley Dougherty, Clif. ford Ritchie and Donald Buchanan, The bereaved have the sympathy of the community. ETHEL Stanley Hall, of Victoria College, Toronto, spent the holiday at Ethel. Mrs, Geo. Dutibut• has returned home after spending a few weeks at hee home in Kin tail. Mies Jean Saunders has returned after spending a couple of months with friends at Tavistock. Misses Isabel Seemlier and Hewitt visited at the home of Wm, Bremner nver the week -end. ' Miss Edna McLelland, nf Clifford, and eliss Ella Hansuld, of Cottam, are enjoyiug a week's vacation at their homes here. We are pleased to know that W. T. Spence, who has been quite ill for the past week, is inaproving and he will some be able to go to work again. ROYAL ARCH NIEETING.—There will be a Royal Arch meeting of the L, 0 L. 1331, on Monday evening, April 120), at S o'clock, sharp. Visitors in- vited. J. M. and Mrs. Lake and their daughters, Misses Dorothy and Ettie, aucl Mrs. Derbyshire and SOD, Jim, all of Hamilton, spent Easter holidays et the home of Isaac Lake, Thos, and Mrs. Vodden announce Ole engagement of their daugheer, Mae, to Bert Lake, son of John an Mrs, Lake, of theissels, the marriage to take ;dace about the middle of April, Rev, Mr. Dobbin occupied the pul- pit in the Presbytien church, on Sun., day, taking for his text John 3 181, "He that conical) from above is above all." There will be service next Sun- day, (88 )1811(81. ENOAGEHENT.— 'William and Mrs. annouuce the engagement of their daughter, Florence Mary, to Albert Elston Cardiff, only son of Nelson Oarcliff, 13eussele, the mart lege to take place in Aptil, The Girls Sewing class will hold an entevtainment, an Friday eveniug of this week, in Dunbar's Hall, com- mencing at 8 caolock, First-class pro - pant consisting of music, vocal sol- os, piano duets and solos, reeneltions and dialogues, aze, Everyone is in- vited to come ont atid enconrage the gide. A. silver collection will be tak- en. The Women's Institaite will meet in the Inetitute mom, on Thursday afteenoon, Aptil 15, at 2,30, Subject, 'Pioneer Days," will be taken by Mee, B. T. Carr, Roll Call, exhibit some- thing ef "my grandmother's.", Theve will an old fashioned sing song. Everybody come tint and make this meeting a 81100058 and enjoy your- selves, A very succesaftil Easter sereice was held in the 'United church, on Sunday evening last, when the church Was well-filled by is large and apprec- iative audience. The ehoie provided special musio and was much enjoyed by all. Next Sunday, there will be another epficial servioe. It will be a men's (mance, aubject, "The Miesing Wien." Theve will also be a epecial men's choir. Everyone is invited to attend, On Monday night, a very onjoyeble 888511119 8858 83)81)181 the home of P. and Mrs, Sleightholtn, when a huge crowd gathered in honor of Miss Lillian Saunders and lames Spivey, whose Marriage takes plate title week. The young couple are Well and very favorably known here, and the even.. ing wee in the form of a miscellermone ehower for the meg. oohed% Giimee, Contests and a regnlar good tame was enjoyed by all, and "Jim" in hiecap- David Ross russels' Oldest Citizen, Passes Away Was in His Hundredth Year and Resident for Over 60 Years— Funeral Will Be Held on Thurs- day On Tuesday morning David Ross, Brussels' oldest resident, passed peacefully away at his home on Eliz- abeth street, in his hundredth year. Though confined to his room during The Late David Ross ; afternoon at 2.30 pap., service be - past year, his health was such that ing held at 2 o'clock. Interment will the family and friends expected he be made in the family plot at Brus- would celebrate his lejythday in July, sels Cemetery. but on Friday he became ill and ale though he rallied and bade good-bye to his grand -daughters, Marjory and Doris Ross, and to his son, Thomas,. of Chesley„ who were leaving Easter Monday afternoon, he took a sudden change Monday evening and died OD Tuesday. He was born in Galashiels, Scot- land, on July 5th, 1826, and came • to Canada in his 20's and resided in Harpurhay for some years. In 1850 lie was united in marriage to Fanny Torrance, and they withtheir small family moved to Brussels where the deceased has resided for over 60 years, Mrs. Ross passed away on the 18th of March, 1908. For many years the deceased was engaged in business as a merchant tailor, selling out to his son, D. C., 43 years ago when be retired to take a well earn- ed rest. In church relationship Mr. MOSS had always been a Presbyter- ian, being a member of old fanox church and later Melville Church, and in politics he held affiliation to the Liberal party. ;ae was also a Mason. He leaves to mourn his loss, four sons, jas. T. and David C., of Brus- sels; W. T., of Chesley, and Robert, of Kincardine, and two daughtets, Miss Annie an sl Mrs. J. E. Smith, of BrusPels. Two daughters„ Mrs. Gee. Haycroft passed away in 1891, and Mrs. A. M. McKay answered the Great Roll Call on March 9, 1926. The deceased is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchil(1 Mrs. (Dr.) McNaughton, of town, is a neice of deceased. The funeral will take place from the family residence on Thursday able manner, replied for this remem- brance. They have the best wishes of a host of friends, The following is the report of S. S. No. 11 Grey, Ethel, for the term end- Aptil 1st. Natnes marked with an asterick missed one or niore exam - 1 11(0:101M V—*Roxy Rowland 57.5 ; *Dorothy Fear 573. SR, IV—Doris Gill 74; Wesley McNeil 73; *Blanche Rowland 70 ; Lorne Vodclen 604 ; Jask Sandals 69,1? Dorothy larankliti 62. JR IV—Muriel Michel 72; Edna laraklin 71 ; *Jean Sanders 70. ITE—Albert Kramer 68 ; Calvin Kreuter 64 . JR III—Della McInnis 67 ,• *Gordon Sleight:holm 66 ; *Tim McNeil 64; Kenneth Kreuter 50 • Tom Sanders 52; 'Velma Handl tou 44 Paxton Room Examined in Spell., Arith., Geog„ Read., Art, Lit„ Writ., Art, M. Work, Oral and Written Oomp. and Daily Work, Those that ked with an asterick missed one or more examin- ations. SR. II—Orma 011178 ; Clair Miehel 69 ; *Stuart. McInnis 64; Lee Allan w Ian ill 57. JR, IT—Edith Kraut ev 138; Nelson Sleighthohn 40 ; tituart 14enry 38. SR. I—Lnrue Desjardine 64 •, Alex. McNeil 58. Jrt I—Kathleen Bell 71 Annie Fianklie 70; Marjory Brown 14; *Bryan Ames 64, B. PR.—Jean Franklin, Bertha Earl, Ada Wardlaw excellent ; Stuart Seown, Fred Cole, Roes Ounninghtim, Helen Cole, Win- nifred altill, good, A PR.—Allison Sleightliolin, Lloyd Dorothy Kreuter, good. Highest no. of stars in Pritnee class obtained by Jean Franklin, Highest nn, nf stars in other classes obtained by Orme. Gill. Patents are respectfully requested to co-operate with the teachers by sending theiv children who are core- rnenoing efter Hie Easter vacation, The reader need 111 the beginner& class is the "Modern Phonic Primer Part 1." Witaettun C. BISBEE, Principal, ELLA Al, FRASER„ Assistant, MONCR1EFF _ —s, 8, No. 9, Grey, baster test extumnations, Pupils ex. amined in Agrie., Hygiene, Gram., Hiet„ Spell., Read., Oomp., Writ., Genie., Act, Avith, and Lit. :—Sr, IV Venni alnKay 70.5, Velma Soberison 68,2. Jr, 1V-31V1llie Robertson 66.7, Kenneth Peva 62, Sr. MeKity 784, Mae McKay 64,4, Glen Rathwell 555. Jr. III—Francie Slnhlh 42.6, II—Madalon fipeiran 73.2, Jennie McKay 705, nettle Hartnett 60,7, Ceeil Meehan 69,4, Jeanie Rat' teem 66,5, Cynthia Machan 65, Russel Gole 832, Oecil Rnbinson 64..4, Jr, II Harrison 81.2, 141. Harrison 61.2, aryl tle Gole 606, "'Don. Riehl 38131. SR, I—Dorothy Menu, Lindsay Mc- Kay, Leonatd alachan, second and third equal. Pea—Lloyd Meehan, Everett Robinson.Perfect spelling. fon alarch Dorothy' Mann, Highest marks obtained in any sybjeci, Cecil Mecham Same: E. MOHAIR, Teachev, GORRIE GOWDY—EARL,—A (Inlet but pen- ty wedding took place in St. Andrew's Meese, Winghatti, on Saturday, ,Apr, 3111, when Emmeline E., youngest deughtev of Robeet and Mts. Earl, Gorrie, beeatne the beide of Harold N., pnuagest son of :John and Mrs. Gowdy, of Ilowick Township, Rev. Dr. Petrie officiating, The btide looked alarming in a gown of peach main crepe 511 Ili hand painted geoe- gette trinunings. She else wore the gigionfe gift, a string of pearl% They Were atlenided by lells8 Myrtle BOWS% Ethel, eonsiti of the btide, and ROSA Earl, brother or the bride. After tale eerettiony the happy couple left ion the afteincion trein for it shott honey - moon at Toronto. e The bride travel- led in a gold crepe dregs, rosewood fur -trimmed coat and hat to match. On their return they will live on the groom's farm in Howick where they will have the good wishes of a host of friends. WROXETER Miss Irene Stocks is holidaying 151 Toronto. Wm. Booth, Kitchener, is visiting his mother, Gen, Newton and son eve visiting relatives at Newbridge. Gilbert House, Toronto, is a week - 581(1 visitor at his home here Mies Beatrice Howe, Leamington, is home for the Easter holidays. Norman and Mrs. Garret are spend- ing the Eaetee holidays in Clinton. Miss Hazel Van Velsor has gone to ..3141.1awa, where she bas taken a pos- ition. is, Jno Booth and Itltle daughter, of Brandon, ahtn., are guests of Mrs. Booth, 81. R. Stocks, T. Meacham H. Charlib- et lain and Miss Rona VatiVelsor have been on the sick liet, 0. Stuthers, of the loyal bank, has been transfeered to a Meech of the Bank of Commerce. in China.. Robert and Mrs. Black 1188 8,10851' ed after spending the Winter months in Hartiston and Toronto, Miss E. J, Howe is uttemling the annual convention in Torouto this week, of the thiamin '„Library Assoc- iation. Donald Munro, Toronto. and Miss Ann Munro, St. Catharines, are spending the Easter vacation al, their Inane here. orris Coguacil Meeting Minntes of the Morrie Council meet- ing held in the Township Hall, on Mareh 151,11 are Rh follows. Tbe !Jewellers were all preeent, the reeve presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. A grant of $10.00 was made to tbe Salvation At my, at 7.aironto. The list of poundkeepers and fence - viewers was renewed and corrected, The Clerk was instructed to write to the Drainage Referee in reference to the petition of the ratepayers on the Beans' Drain, The reptirt on the 131115011 Drain was read and at; there were no objections from the ratepayers, the report was provisionally adopted, The following itecomitti were paid : Alex, Smith, (re-janaeit Smith estate) overpaid taxes 85.27 (patrolinen),, Permit Shaw $4.40 ; Williatu Craig 8250 ; John Oraig $22.35 ; Ohas, Workman $10,10 ; R. Galley 88,60 (812etoh,, Kelley $'7.00 ; Thee)] $14,01. Salvation Artny $10 00. Next meeting will be held on April A. AcEWEIsT, Olerk. PERTH COUNTY Herman Miller died 811 1)19 home he 11111951t0n after a Mad illnees, at the ege of 79 yeaars. 3181)1801 Burne, 71,11 Con., Hibbert, passed away, deeth being due to heart, failure. Ile was 68 yeare old and a bachelor. Rev, 3. W. Baird, a former preen- ineet Methodist minieter of Miteliell, died at his home in Port Hope. Be wait born in Blenheim, 181)81 88155 buried: there on Saturday, A. seeker; accident befell Cluerles ITurlooki Stratford, when he Wae struck by a motor truck driven by Ia. 'Tribeck, and ovpned by the Whytta PackimOompeny, Itur10013 suf- fered ineurfee to his head, the extent of which 48418 1)01 known,