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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1926-8-11, Page 1~ VOL, 55 NO. 8 yrp`2.00 per annum in advance ERUSSELS. ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, tILGU(S2' lis 1,926J Minster Celen ti, Thursday Ethel Aug. 19 Under the auspices of the Women's Institute Parade at 1 o'clock BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER Good Band in Attendance AFTERNOON Soft Ball Tournament All kinds of Sports Boxing Contest Dancing LIBERAL PRIZES Grand Concert in the Evening ADMISSION Afternoon 25c Evening Concert 50c New Advertisements Has no 'ral 11clamCurl tnore Fiala t marihnM[ark Gorden Porry M17ywnu, Institute , e i[ a Defective t-inn-Mtss lirnna National l erlllizer—Thus. Pierer Lo, nnle Chea A Lamont Bathing (.%Js lr R. smith Sousa for solo Harry Keys 'fenders wanted—P C King Idfr's Lcasona (i• A. Deadman (low for Hale iamb Fischer Pigs for anis Le -Qts hake Auction sale—Whitten.. Enterprise store CRANBROOK Oranbtook will be well represented nt E hors celebratioti, on Thursday, August let h. Milverton Sun : Walter E. Brown and wife and family, of Welland, mot- ored to Milverton arid spent a few days with hie parents, James and Mrs. Brown, and also took in the Old Boyo' Re -union, at Orankbrook, the ' birthplace of Mr, Brown. • :M•^:«♦ �iM'�„�HW���H���M�ff�«1«iH� �«�i'iN� .� ,qs ;«:::::�.:ej«,; r'� W«WW'.A::�!::«:MW The Surrounding District I FORDWICH A new IS -inch double rnn "Mon- arch" chopper has been installed in the Fordwich grist 111111, Our enterprising baker, W. Schaef- er, has purchased a Ford delivery track for use on his country routes. There passed front our midst, on Thursday, Jaly 22nd, another nf the pioneers in the person of Thomas Dorney. The deoeaeed was born on September 5th, 1SI5, in the County of Wicklow, Ireland. In 1864, he was united in mat'riage to Susan Morrie, who predeceased him thirteen years ago. He and his wife came to Can- ada in 1805 and settled on the farm now owned by Ernest Hartle, on the 3rd Onnceesion of Howick, Finally, he moved to the 4th Concession, where he remained until the time of hie death. In politics, he was a staunch Onnservarive, and in religion, an Anglican. Thele remain to mourn his lose, one daughter and four sons, Sarah Ann, at home ; Thomas, in the West, and Wesley, Andrew and William at lime, The late Thomas Lambkin, who passed away recently, was horn sixty- nine years ago, on Lot.14, Concession 2, Hawick, on which his parents set- tled in pioneer days. In the year 1889, be was married to Ettana Doan, of Wallace Township. .After his father's death and his mothers sec - r Sale ! 2 Registered Holstein Cows Rising 4 years 'old, quiet and right in every way. Also 15E1 B. Rack Yearling Hens Phone 2113 Chas. A. Lamont on(i marriage, he continued on the. same farm until twenty-four years ago, when he and Mrs. Lanrkin and family moved to the farm now oc- cupied by his son, Charles, Owing to failing health, he and Mrs, Lamb - ton moved about seven years ago, to Fordwich, where he resided until death called hint after ' years of intense suffering. He is sur- vived by his widow. two sorts, .Oharl- es and Awrey, of Howick and Party Sound, respectively, and one daugh- ter, Mrs. Frank Rogers, of Hanover. MOLESWORTH Molesworth Women's institute will hold their annual garden patty, on the school grounds, on Monday even- ing. August lath. Supper will be served from 0 to 8 o'clock, after which the Brunswick 'trio, of Lond- on, will render a first-class program. Don't forget the date and take it in. BLYTH A rink of Blyth bowlers won 1st prize in the second event, at Hanover, last week, Mon. (Dr.) (irietsnit cud children, nf San Jin, Corea, are visiting her broth- er, Colin Firngland. Members and adherents of the joint congregations of the Presbyterian Churches of Auburn and Blyth are presenting their pastor with a Ford car. Mrs. nn Woods and two children, , of Pasadena, Oat., have returned to their home after spending a two months' visit with her parents. J. Henry and Mrs. Hoover. Notification has been reoeived here, of the award of the Medaille D'Hon- neur des Epidemics by the French Government to Mrs. Richard Sarg- eant, (nee Annie E. Spafford), daugh- ter of MIs. 0. Spitted, town, who served on the strength nf No. 0, Oen- adian General Hnspital, in France, dnriti'g the Great War. The Medaille D'Honneur des Epidemics was in- t stitilted in the year 1585 and is award- s ed to those who specially distinguish ( themselves during serious epidemics i of illness and disease. Memorial ncrieffPark Will hold its Annual y August 16 Grand Parade at 1 o'clock Soft Ball Tournament L30 'p. mi sharp. 4 Girls' teams—Brussels, Ethel, Cram brook,Mbncrieff. ist prize $10 ; 2nd, $5, 8 Men's Teams -1st prize $15 ; 2nd, $10, Foot Races at 6.30 o'clock The Schubert Concert Co., London Will supply a First-class program at 8 o'clock DANCING PAVILION:, Music by Good Orchestra A Booth will be on the grounds which will serve Sandwlehes, liot Dogs, Pies, ete. Fun Come early and enjoy a good Afternoon and Evening' I's un Adulte 35e children 25e JOE Mel(AV, President MARTIN PERO, Oct.-Treas. JAMESTOWN ENGAGEMENT.— GEMENT.— George and Mrs. Turner announce the engagement of their daughter, Olive 11 , to Adam Neely, of Windsor, son of Wm, and Airs. Neely, of Stratford, the mar- riage to take place abort the middle of Augist. GODERICH Henry Cockshutt, lieutenant -gover- nor of Ontario, was the speaker at the noonday luncheon of the Lions 01ub, Godericb, last Friday. Upwards of 100 citizens were present for the oc- casion and greatly enjoyed the ad- dress. His honor spoke of the growth of Ontario tram the time our fore- fathers landed at Kingston and Peon- tenac, declaring that the 11lale of those days were not for their own benefit, but for those who wet e to follow. Similiarly, be said, we of the present generation, were to live, not for nurselves, but for our children. Service should be our motto, •T'he epeaker decried the idea of making the children go to church and Sunday School, while the patents stay home or play golf, The speaker gave a glowing account of the worth of Can- ada at the present tune and spoke of the wonderful possibilities of the fut- ure, especially in the North country. Mayor McEwen tendered a civic wel- come to the lieutenant-govenor, Lions Saunders, Gallow anti alcDertnid also epoke, Chief Lion Dr. Garham acted as Chairman, BELGRAVE The "Deacon Dubbsl' Club spent a pleasant evening at the home of Miss M. Wheatley, AloKillnp Township, last week. Miss Wheatley is the teacher of S, le. No. 5. Motais, to which the club belongs, Belgrave Women's Inetitute will meet next at the home of Alts. Carl Procter, on Wednesday, August -13th. The Blyth Institute will supply the program. A cordial invitation is ex- tended to all the ladies. Word was teeeived in the village, 00 Tuesday, of last week, of the death of Mrs, Cartier, which occurred in Toronto, on Sunday night, August 1st. Mrs. Cartier, who had spent the Winter with her daughter, Mrs, Alex. Oloakey, in Morris, had not been well for some time and had gone to Toron- to de- ceased a tl It. The to for molter tt t met wotmut was a most highly .esteemed person. She was the widow of the late Samson Cartier and was in her 75th year. The funeral, which was held from the residence of her daugh- ter, Mrs, Oloakey, on Thursday after- noon, was conduced by Rev. Dr, Per- iie, of Wingham. SAccteesietrL GAuUEN PAwrv.—Gar- ner and ales. Nicholson's beautiful home was in fete on Thursday even- ing, August 5th, with fine weather, the occasion being- the 15th annual garden, which was held node, the auspices of Trinity Anglican Church, ,Belgrave. It was a genuine success in every way. Many thanks are due to the hest and hostess for Lhe wel- come given to one and all who Dame within their gates. The ladies of the parish ate to be canglatulated for the splendid supper served by them at the prettily decorated rabies, where the people were catered to by happy and obliging waiters, until a late hour. Rev. Rur4tl Dean Hawkins, rector, was Ohairtnan for the evening, and in his usual happy style, kept all anima ed. The D. R, Cowan Concert Co„ of 'Toronto. which had charge of the program, was nndet' the management of D, R, Cowan, Canada'sremler entet'tainer, who is known for always giving satisfation, and the artists, who were in the Company under his supervision, are all firstsclass, Com- mittees snake no mistake in engaging this Company as their work is always clean and wholesome, The Company et Mr. Nieholson'e consisted of Me, Cowan, the Man who made Royelity smile ; Fred Alexander, Concertinist Elena Angus, National Dancer and winner of Gold Medal et Oanadiacr National Exhibition, and Mrs. Ethel M. Graham, Pianist. The musicians appreciated very touch having the use of Mr. Nicholson's beautiful, new piano, which he recently purchased. Mr, Cowan made reference to the ex- cellent order kept by the immense audience clueing the program. The artists responded to the many encor- es, which manifested that one and all were having a good time, The booth, under the management of O. Wade, with Alex, Bryins: Abe Nethery and F. Sturdy, as assistants, were kept busy doing a rushing bueiness. A vote of thanks was tendered the Cove. pm Concert On., and also Mr. and Mrs, Nicholson for the use of their home, Very much of the success is dos to their enthnshten't and untiring energy. The various committees under the leadership of Charles Johnston and J. T. llrvdges Wardens, are to be oongeatulated ltox'their splendid work, Are Invited to the WEEKL Y ance held in Victoria Park BRUSSELS Every Tuesday Evening Town's Orchestra Wroxeter Dancing under Canvas at 9 o'clock. The Anglicans have engaged the same Company for next year, provid- ing all is well. The procceeds for the evening amounted to over 0500 00. WROXETER R. J. Rann and family have return- ed from a motor trip to Chicago. Geo. and Mrs, Wehner, Kitchener, were week -end visitors with J. R. and Mrs. Wendt. Bert Mortis' and family returned last week from a visit with friends in and ,u onnd London. Edward and Miss Elsie Gibson and Miss Janet Dickson spent sevet'al days last week, at Kincardine. Austin and Mrs. Martin and little daughter, of Toronto, have been guests at the borne of John Douglas, Wm. and Mrs. Davey. Shelburne, were recent visitors nt the horse of the former's brother, Fred Davey. Ashton and Mrs. Morrisou, of St. Oath:eines, are visiting with the the former's mother, Mrs. John Mor- rison. Noel Dickson and family, Toronto, and Frank Morfoot and family, Alt- tnn. Ili , are visitors at the home of F. V. Dickson. Rev, 11. S. Jones preached to the Odd T'ellnws in the Anglican Ohurch, last Sunday afternoon. There was a large attendance of visiting brethren. Some 87 car loads of people from this vicinity spent Civic holiday in Goderich and witnessed the final games of softball to the Huron Church League. GREY Chas. A. Lamont bas some caws and 13..t,. yearling hole to sell. See advt, in this issue. Airs, M. 'Cyerman of Kitchener, is visiting at the home of her daughter, lilt's, Os. on. Oster, Italie 0 Doris and Gordon Wheeler, nt' List- owel, are visitors et the home of their uncle, Stanley Wheeler. ., Mrs. Harkness and daughter, Susan, nf Vegerville, Alta., are visitors at the home of the former's mother, Mrs. Robt, Peaesnu. Rev. Robert and Mrs. Pearson and daughter, Marion, of Lethbridge, Al- ta„ are spending it few holidays with old friends in Grey Township. Rev. Mr. Pearson is occupying one of the Toronto pulpits during the month of August. Roe's Church is receiving a thor- ough overhauling in the shape of a new ceiling, new decorations, etc, There was no service last Sunday, hit it is expected all will ready for the serviee next Sabbath. Mrs. Robt, G. Campbell, of Van- couver, B. (1, ; Mrs, Geo. Stevenson, of \Vest Poet, Oat.Mrs. John Fletcher, of "Toronto, and airs, Ed. Collis, sr. are enjoying a family re- anion at the Stevenson home, 101.1 ions John and Mrs. Zimmer and Mrs, 0311, of Port Huron t Mrs, Define, of Oolttrnbiaville ; Mrs. June, of Lapeer, Mich. • David and Mrs. Murray, sr, and David and Mrs, Murray, jr., of Palmerston, were recent visitors at the homes of Fred and Mrs, Oxtoby and Frank and Mrs. Haokwell. DIII;D 11.5 FLINT,—The St. Marys Journal -Argus reports the death of a former Grsyite : "William Taylor, of Science Hill, was called to Flint, on Friday last, by the death of his broth - et', Henry H, Taylor, of Sault Ste, Marie, Mich., who died at at the home of hie only daughter, Mts. Workman, of Flint, Mich, The deceased was 74 years of age, 50 years of which he re- sided at the Sault, 30 of which be spent in the United States Customs Service, He and his brothers, Wm., of Science Hill, and Joseph, of Hul- lett Towtiship, were horn near Brus- sels, and he learned the trade of oar - twitter near Seaforth. A strange coincidence might be mentioned in connection with his death. The brother, Williaxn, from Science Hill, on receiving word of his death, left Inc Flint, but on venebirig there, found that the rennins had been take• en to the Sala for burial, The de- ceased died of calmer of the throat and had previously gone to Detroit to he operated on. His brother, Wm,, went to Detroit to see him, and he lied just been taken from the hospital and sent to his daughter's home, in Flint, Mich„ when he arrived, They hadn't met for 24 yenta." Garden Party Molesworth Women's los, will hold their annual Garden Party on the SCHOOL GROUNDS MOLEWOR'I'I-I Monday, august 16th Supper served from 6 to 8 A 1 Program by The Brunswick Trio LONDON Admission 35 and 20 cents Everybody Invited l Grey Township lacks some 10 ode] voter:, which entitles them to a Dep- uty Reeve, and next year will see only a Reeve attending Co.. Council, Obituary.—Mrs. John F. McDon- ald passed away on Monday at the age of 87 years, 4 months and 2 days. The funeral took place from the home of her daughter-in-law, hirs. Annie McDonald, Lot 34, Con. 12, on Wednesday afternoon. Inter- ment was made in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel. WALTON. Farmers are busy buying bindee twine, these clays. The VV. M. S. meets at the home of Mrs. Lyddiatt, to -day. Miss J. S. Ritchie is visiting in Walton Inc a couple of weeks. The U. F. 0. store hes been bright- ened up with a coat of paint. A special C. P. It, Harvesters train will leave here on August 2011, at 7.45 a. m. Misses Maud and Elva Wiltsie,of Clinton, spent the week -end in rend around Walton. J. E. Fry has had his store house painted, which he purchased recently from blr. Humphrey. A big crowd from Walton will at- tend the lecture of Rev. Dr. Norwood, at Seaforth, to -night, Frank and Mrs. (flew and Ails. Rob- erts, of Clinton. visited J. J. and Mrs. McGavin, on Sunday, Miss Janet. Finnigan and two of her ynungersisters, of F.gutondville, are visiting Miss Ruby Young. Rev, Mr. Lundy took the services in his old pulpit, last Sunday, and will preach again next Sunday. Mee. Ber'r'y, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Blntehard, of Caster. Al a. visited Mends and around Blyth, Inst week, A. B. and Mrs. Bruce and Notts turned to their home, in Streeteville, after a very pleasant visit last week, at the home of J. J. MeGavin. .A. nnnther of young people from Bethel, Duff's and Cavan Churches' attended a picnic, at Bayfield, last Friday. The day was ideal and they report a gond time. Mrs. A. R. Small, Stt'alfoid Rae Small, Rockford, Illinois, and Jack Small, of Toronto, motored to 'Walt - ton and spent the day with the form- er's mother, Mrs, John Rae. Rev. 0. Gordon Armour, farmer pastor of Brute field, and well-known to members of Duff's Ohm•ch, was in- ducted into the pastorate of St. And- rews' United Church, Orangeville, on July 27th. Among visitors here, last week, were Gordon and Mrs. Waghnrn, who were mended at Sudbury, on Mon- day, July 2611, by Rev, Mr, Seguin. The [ride was formerly Miss Dufres- ne, of Sudbury. The happy ample have been visiting friends at Wind - 50r, Detroit, Seaforth and Walton, and left on \Vedeesdey afternoon to visit at the groom's home, at Brock- ville. They will reside near Sudbury. Mr. Waghot'n is well-known here, his father, Dr. \Vaghorn, having lived at Walton for a number of years. His many friends extend best wishes. Mr. Lauresnn, D. D. S., and Mrs, Lnufeson and three children, of Lan- sing, Atiehe were in Walton, on Mon- day. omday. It is fifty-four years since Air. Laureson left Walton, he being only six months old when his parents left here. air. Lnureson's father was a wagon -maker. He bad a shop be- tween the houses of S. Forbes and Mrs. Smith. On his return to view his birthplace, he foctnd that nothing remained of either his father's house or shop and the only person who lived in Walton at that lime and still re. rnndtts a resident, is Mis, Dnncnn Campbell. who has lived here for 71 years. Mr, Laureson enjoyed his in- prview with Mrs, (lnmphndl and she equally enjoyed telling the starry of old tines. Mr, Laureson had a very unique way of travelling, it being a three -,named bungalow on wheels. Mr, Leureson said they were at home wherever they .stopped. The ,Tale meeting nf the W, 111, S, of Duff's Ohuteh, whiCb was postpon- ed from July141b, was held at the home of Mrs. Fred Oster, on July 24t11, with Preeid'ent in the chide. The meeting was opened by the paster, Rev, Mr, ltiaines, who led 11 prayer, The Snriptnre lesenn was reed by Mrs. Thoe, Looming, while Mrs. Jun, Mc - G,tviu and Mrs. Leonard leerrrime gave very iut(restiug papers (,n the tome. 'Tali s Be/liege." age• " " e Cur- rent Events welt, to e rge of :Vise Mary Tuuthull civ h, 144 ,1 i ort,(+ very interesting sur tea especially along Tetrineinnee litres and urged the woun• 1 to greater zeal ru this V10 import FUIL wick. There were clVCL' 1550 ladies in attendance, Thu' August, meeting is to la held on August. 11th, at the Mime of Sire Lydian, 11ulieLt. On Saturday afternoon, all auto an- cident happened on the Fullerton toad, about, three miles ft 0111 elitchell, in front of Joseph Skinner's farm, A car on the side of the road was hav- ing a purieture repaired, when two cats travelling 3a opposite directions trying to pass a+lnh other, had a head -nn collision, One ear was driv- en by Mr. Mossop, who has the con- tract for re -decorating the United Church and who was nn his wey borne to London, and the driver of the other auto was a Mr. Hislop, of London, who was accompanied by Mrs. I•Iislnp and his sieter-in-law, and were on their way to Walton to spend the the week -end with friends. The women were the only ones who were injured and they were taken into Mit- chell to Dr. W. Hall's office. The 'both of them had severe gashes on their face and head and wete badly shaken up. The ruts were made from broken glass from the windshield. Neither one of the ears were damaged to any great extent. MONCRIEFF The annual Field Day will be held on Monday, Aug. Kith, commencing with a parade .at one o'clock. A Soft Ball tournament for 4 girls' teams and 8 men's teams will take place during the afternoon, and in the evening races will be run orf, The Schubert Concert Co., of London, will give a first class program. A dancing pavillion will be or. the grounds. BLUEVALE Rev.' and Mrs. David .Rogers are calling on their Iiluevale friends. The young people of the United Church intend spending next Friday at Point Clarke. Mrs. Lochart and Miss Agnes Thomas, of Woodstock, are spending their holidays here. We are pleased to hear that Mrs. Lorne Turvey is recovering from her recent illness. The three pupils of Miss Grace Curtis were all successful in their music exams.: Miss Dorothy Aitken, Elementary 1st ,lass pass; Lela Leg- gatt, Elementary, pass; Primary, Al- ian Garniss, let class, pass. J. L. KERR, I ro/irietoa' evening the Ilrunswick Trio, of I -on - don, will :apply th, program. ,gram. , It rtt,s is r tit attraction onTues. ' u� - da nights to r• , t ill den ,.... I Ethel girls won at ('t•anbrook on Tuesday evening at a softball match by a :wore of 10-17. WINGHAM 193; Chautnu,iva closed with.a 0'- ticit for i.he guarantors, but tlt'iy signed up for next year. The Wingham Oleo Club held a most en,joyahle pirni,' at Bayfield oat Monday. About one hundred attend- ed. Wingham won a softball game with Monerkiff. A gond .supper and program was enjoyed after which the happy party wound up the de- lightful evening with an old time dance. Church Notes United Church Rev, Geo, ,Jewitt, of Sarnia, preach- ed on "That" and "What," 00 Sun- day morning, in the United Church, from Ephesians 1, I71.h and 18th vers- es, and in modern speech "The Lord came and proclaimed good news of peace to you who are en far away and peace to those who were near, "that" it is through hien the whole world will know "what" the blessings ate, you etre to hope for, by having access through one Spirit to the Father." Melville Church Rev. Gordon Rantoul, of Forest, will occupy the pulpit of Melville Church, next Sabbath morning and evening. The ladies of Melville Church were the guests of Mrs, W. Shortreed and Mrs. Jas. eleLaughlin, at a very suc- cessful tea held at the home of Mrs. Sltnrtreed, Walton, last Thursday aft- ernoon. The attendance was civet 811 and there was ample acccrnodation for all. The afternoon was spent in sewing and waking ['reputations for the bazaar to be held in the Fall. .At 1 the close, at sumptuous lttn:heart was set vel by tate hostesses and a libetal offet'ing t'eeeived• Rev. (0. C. Webster, of London, oc- cupied the pulpit of Melville Church, last Sabbath motning and evening. His morning theme was "7'he New Life," based on John 8, 1-3. "There was a titan of the Pltatises, ete, ex- ' crept a man be born again, he can- not see the kingdom of God." A man may make a very feeble beginning in the Christian life, and yet become a rutting Christian. At livid, Nicodetn- ue was afraid to come to ,1Fsue by day for fear of the ridirole of his friends. end's love is the great power that makes possible the new birth and saves men. God's love is sn great that he has given the great gift of his 8011, Jesus Christ, to make possible the salvation of man. God hits given ne a guarantee that if we enure to Christwe will be caved, At the ev- eninguetve,e, Air. Wel'ater's subject was 'The Temple of (ind--The Church end its Membdtsltip," hared on Jalues, Chapter 2. In this chapter, we have three pi,,tnres presented (1) The S Tomb ct. un.' \\'e nt are nature t . dead 1 by U e to God and dead to righteousness, dominated by ain and Satan. The Vaal" is dark butnot hopeless because Hod has provided a way of escape. 121 2' atuNature to Grace, God who is rich in mercy and love. bas lifted us from the tomb of sin to be joint heirs with (,hunt. 'Those who come under the transforming power of the blood of Christ au,d are reoeived into his family are the Church of God, 131 The Cluneh of land with Jesus Christ tie the Rayner Stone. 'l'he Clip Stone and the Fonntltttinrt Stone, and unto this temple the lttetnhers of His ( •Imre[, those who have l'01/le andel' the transforming power of Christ ate being hnilt. Sabbath trimming, Mrs. .iohn Oliver nnng "Only a Smile," and at the evening eFi'viee, Mr. Webster sang "We are Journeying to a City." Other Church Notes On Sunday, Aug. Silt Isna:' Hord had been Sunday tidtoni secretmy for I year, For 31 years of this period he was secret 1' 01: th Wes- ; lesion Methodist Sunday School. end after that was secretary of the Meth- odist and United Sunday Schools, On Sunday morning, Aug. Sth, the superintendent, F. A.Campbell was the only one at Sunday Srheel the Sunday lit•. Hord commenced his dut- ies as secretary. bit. Hord visited at the home of Miss Mary MrNneglitin and firs. Parket', as tit(3l' bro'ti' Dr. McNaughton married Mr. Hord's lnup'hter. MORRIS Morris Ommel1 meets next monthly, in the Township Hall. Wheat harvest is in full swing and the tin eshers are tuning up their m au'1) i n es, Mr.. Frank Kerney. 4th line, is cis. icing with het' son, Harold Kerney, at Htu't lei nn. Jas. Newcntnbc, of Newark, N. Y , is on his annual visit with his sisters, and brother, in Morris 'Phos. Pierce. Lot 30, Con. 3, ex- son a car of National Fertilizer s Sissue. o n 5 dvt at this n c advt. a t I Tt..�—On' Dlhn IN TORONTO H,u 1 i Sunday, August Ist, Mrs. J. H. Omit - lee, of Belgrave, passed away in Tor- onto (anneal Hospital, whet,' she had gone for medical treatment. Deems - ed was a most highly esteemed old' lady, widow of the late Simeon Cart- ier, and was in her 75th year. The l'unetal tvds held from the residence : of her daughter, Mrs. Alex. Clloctkey, 5th line, M,t•ris, on Thursday after- i Innntl. ETHEL Mrs. ,John Forest and hisses Verna Auld 13,att•ice, of 'Pc,tescnna, Stan., are visiting at. John King's, August and Mrs. N el:mir . ere visit- ing their daughter, Mrs, W. 11Wil- lis, at (lowanstown, for a week mi so, Some young man who calls here Snnday evenings was unable to get his car stetted owing to the heavy s in 5 , ,' shower of rain. , Surely you a11 find a drier place for Tem ds, Agnes ! Under the auspices of the \Votneo's Nissicnttty Society of Ethel United Church, a lawn social will be held at the home of Juts, A. Bremner. on tate evening of Tuesday, August 2411. A first-class program is bt•it,t; arranged, nparticulars of which will be ivrn ext week, g The meeting of the Women's In- stitute will be held on Tuesday after- noon, August 17111, in the Memorial Park, The subject. "Best \Vay of Awakening Community Spirit." will be taken by Mrs. \V, Bremner. Roll Call --A beaus fol thought ft mu pnet- ry. Prngrarn of newts. Everyone please bring l urcn. All women and girls of the community are invited to attend, GARDEN PARTY, -A, garden patty under the auepiees of Ethel Presby. tpriau Church will be held nn the Church grounds, Ethel, on Thursday, August 1211e. Suppe,• served from 0 to8 o'clock. Excellent prngram by the following well-known artists Harvey MrGee, Onmedien, Auburn ; sirs, Vsn W,velc, Elnentiniist, \Vina- ham 1 Measl's, Reid ani Beadle, Silo- ist.s, Seaforth • 'Bagpipe selentinne, .10110 Scott, i,ucknpw t Seaforth Highland Band, The trent of the seam'. Celebration: --On Thursday, Aug. 10111, the annual celebration will 'be held. At 1. o'clock a big parade will start the proceedings, headed by the Lucknow Band. Prizes are given ;for bPS t dcomatr car, float, buggy, oto. A softball tournament will be held by girls' and men's teams. The usual races will also be given. In the TO INFORM U. S. TOURISTS. 1:•st•x County Autonmbil,' Ch,b has launched a campaign to inform Asner- l,r n tu.,ist$ of the 1". iso of re - 1 gulatons that provides that residents of United States returning from a-, bit t l may bring in duty free voods up tar but not exceediup 41.00 in valor for personal use. It is probable that the Nile has a $greater variety of fish than any oth- er river in the world. An expedi- tion soak by the British Museum brought back 9,000 specimens. Some Lnglishmen have long been known for dropping their "I's," and while some Americans have gained a lot of notoriety from the way they drop their "V's" and "X's," it takes a good man from either country te. mind hie "p's" and