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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1926-8-25, Page 10 it VOL, 55 NO, to $2,00 per annum in advance BRUSSELS. ONTARIO. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25 1926 erb VIM list ere Are You Suffering from any Disease ? Mr. Murfin, the Proprietor of the Canadian Herb Garden' Expert in Herbs, will be at the Queen's Hotel, Brussels ONE DAY ONLY -ALL DAY AND EVENING Thursday, September lst CONSULTATION FREE Asthma, Piles, Dropsy, Bedweting, Skin Diseases, Nervous Diseases, Rheumatism, Bladder Trouble. Diabetes, Bright's Disease, Stomach, Liver, Kidney, Neuritis, Blood Pesssure, Heart Trouble, Constipation, Lung and Bronchial Trouble and All Diseases. Gall Stones Removed, no operation necessary. Goitre Removed, no operation necessary. THERE IS AN HERB FOR EVERY DISEASE Remember the Date -Wednesday, September 1st Canadian H rb Gardens 133 Garfield Ave. London, Ontario We sell the Herbs the Juice comes' from. The Surroul7diu - District a trr ii .44:4 Xt.IgtfiN444t fH N4H1;r,• tAtXt:tt:tii H„NfNf .X, - f. .4.24.I 14.44 4.,1 •fits .i.:0 BELGRAVE Mies Mary Ooultee, '•F Totem to, vis-' ited at the home of her brother, 0. R. Cantos, twhis' eek. Menet and Mrs. Wheeler and fam- ily, who have been visiting relatives in and around Belgrave, have left for their horse in the West. The regulo monthly meeting or the Women's institute was held at the home of Mrs, Carl Proctor, on Wed- needay afternoon Inst, when there was a good attendance, The Pres- ident, Mrs. James Anderson, had charge of the meeting, and at the con- clusion of the business part, the members of the Blyth branch of the Women's Institute, who were the guests of the local brr,nch, took charge of the program. Their own President, Mrs. Hobert \VighLon, was in the chair. Mrs. P. Gardiner gave a eplendid paper entitled "Mother," This was followed by. a quartette composed of Mrs, Hemington, Mise L. Herrington, Mrs. McIllroy and Mre. Moody. Mist. Bender gave n. paper dealing on the enbjent "Home." Mrs. Herrington duel Mrs, Gunning favored the meeting with a duet, Mrs, Oolclnugh gave a short reading, after which the meeting was closed. Mrs, Clayton Proctor also sang two solos, which were touch appreciated by the gatheriun. A social time was spent and lunch served, ere the gath- ering broke up. Jno. and Mrs. Hupfer, Sault Ste. Marie, spent last week with relatives in the neighborhood. After having been a constant suf- ferer for many years fiom rheum- atism, Thomas Walker passed away at his home here, last Monday after- noon, aged 72 years. Deceased had been an old resident of lurnherry Township, where he farmed until ov- ercome by ill -health. when he moved to the village some 25 years ago. He was a man of splendid character, al- ways ready to further any gond cause, and an active member of the Methodist Church and Inter of the United Church, of which he was a elder. While badly crippled, he was always found in his place in church, until within a few weeks' of his death. I]e is snrvived by his wife, formerly Miss Phoebe Brown, A funeral service was held at the home, on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. A D. Armeteeng officiating. Interment was made in Wroxeter cemetery, WALTON. Elwood Shortreed has been under the doctor's care, Mies Viola Oarter is spending a Pew days at the home of her aunt, Mrs, J, Sholdice, of Stratfotd. Garnet Battin, of West Monkton, is relieving the 0. P. R. agent, Mr. Bradley, while he is away on his vacation, Mrs, Wm. Christopher atrtd two sone, of Saskatoon, who have been visiting relatives in this vicinity, have left for their home. Mr. and Mrs. Vodden, of Olinton,- are visiting at the home of W. E. and Mrs. Radford, Mr. Vodden is help- ing with the building of Mr, Radford's house, Armour Dundee who purchased the farm of his late uncle, Enoch Clark, last November, has disposed of it re- cently, 10 J. Johnston, of Blyth. Mr, Dundee received the tidy stun of $5,500 for his Mend. • WROXETER Mrs, John Hupfer is visiting relativ. es in Essex, Rev, A. A. Ilolmes, Olinton, called on friends here, on Tuesday last; Mrs, Berkinshaw is epending a week with her parents, le, and Mrs, Kitch- en. Mrs. Selby Dobbs and little son, of Beeton, are visiting the farmer's par- ents; here. Lloyd McMichael and Geo. elision, Detroit, spent a few days recently at their homes here. Jas. Ballantyne, Toronto, a former resident of the village, spent the week -end with friends here. Athol and Alex. Stewart, Toronto, are epending a two weeksvacation at the home of their uncle, D. D. Sanderson, Miss May Davidson bas returned from a visit to Boston. She was ac- oompanied by het cousins, Wm. and Mrs, Laidlaw. of Boston. In 11 mor .of her approohing mar - Rage, a' miscellaneous shower was. tendered viise Irene Stocks, at the. home of Mies Rona Van Veleor, ori Friday evening. Your Boy • Your r G-�r1 You wish them success, and purchase books and their school equipment for the coming year, With all these they may be retarded in their work by some eye defect. Have your child's eyes tested p before school opens and if y glasses will be re- commended. s es Maude 0. Bryans Optometrist Picone 26x Brussels MONCRIEFF Mise Mae Robertsons of Wingham, was here for Park day. Mrs. L. Gole and family lure epend- ing a weeks holidays at Elmira, Mrs. k', A. learrienn and family have gone to Guelph for a holiday. Airs. Bootland, of Hamilton, visited Icor parents, Jos, and Mrs, McKay, last week, F. M. Scott, 13. A„ of Toronto, cal- led on M. and AIrs. Harrison, on Tuesday hast• Miss Edna McLelland, Ethel, spent the week -end et the home of Alex. and Mre. Mann, The many friends of Greta Speiran are hoping that she will soon be able to he around again. and MI's. and Mrs, Mo In azt p Rohr. a gR Jas. Mem) enjoyed a trip to Sarnia and Port Huron, last week. Nurse Ferguson, Walton, is in at- tendance with Miss Greta Speiran, who is still Confined to her bed, The Men's Soft Ball team won first prize at Ethel on Thursday last and the Girls' team 'von second money. Kenneth McFarlane, Howard Mit- ellell, Gordon McTaggart, ledger Whitfield and Roy Patterson left on Saturdav for the West. .1. W. King, Progressive candidate in North Huron, addroesed it meeting here on Monday evening dealing with the various questions of the day, Mrs. Haeknse5 Wait renewing Old aoguaintanose at our Park eel- ebration. She taught at S. el, No, 9, a number of years ago as Mise Bella Pearson, The people here have been enjoying Ret' o m nA from Rev, R, A. Lundy, the v v r. lett three Sundays. Moncrieft al+ ways bite a Warm welcome for Mr, Lundy, New Advertisements Your Boy -Miss liryetie Nouse to Creditors -Robert Wilson estate Nervines-llruseels United Church A Wilton'. Parr -G, A. Deeds 131g tire sale-Molntyre S. (Judmore Property for sato-George Di a3 illan !more for sale -plisses Mentor School opening -MR. Smith For sale -R 0. Campbell Nouse tot sale -J. Pedgrift Pigs for sole -Wan, Gorse its Strayed steer -T. Clark Reno for sale -Mrs- John Watson Announcement -lir. Morose Harvesting is at a standstill here owing to the continued wet weather. Quite re number from here attended Ethel Oelebration on Thnreday, the boys' soft bill team winning fleet money and the ladies' team second, Our "bride and groom" also took first prize in the parade there. MORRIS Schools re -open on Wednesday, September 1st. The threshing machine is humming in the township. Much Fall plowing has been done and ground is in good shape. Muggy weather is delaying harvest and causing rust on the nate. J. W. King„ Progreesive candidate in North Huron, eddreseed a political meeting in the Township Hall on Tuesday evening. Quite a number from Morris Town. ship attended the corner atone laying at the Konx Presbyterian church, Binevale, last Friday afternoon, The home of James Lawson, 8th line, was heated to a new coat of paint. last week. George McNichol and Alec Coleman, Brussels, were the painters, The Voters' List for the Township of Morris has just been completed and lav been posted np. The list contains 1078 names in Part 1, 55 in Part 2, and 113 in Part 3 There are 480 persons in the municipality eligible to net as jurors. Mrs. W. Eagle and Miss Amy Eagle returned on Monday to their home in Toronto after spending the past three weeks with Mrs. Hatvey Bryans and other relatives in this locality. Miss Eagle is a member of the well known Mendelsshnn Choir, of Toronto, which will open the Exhibition. The death occurred in Victoria hospital, London, on August 23rd, of Sarah Hobbs. widow of Whitefield Jermyn, in her 70th year. Two sons anti two daughters survive, Russell, at home ; Victor, of St. Marys; Mrs. Norman Murch, Toronto, and Mrs, (Rev,) A. Sinclair, of Beneath The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon, from her former residence, Bluevale Road, Morris, at 2 p. m„ and interment will be made in Wing. ham cemetery. GREY. School reopen on Wednesday, Sept. 1st, The tamiliar sound of the thresh- ing machine is again heard, Grey Township was well represent- ed at Bluevale, on i.+'riclay last, at the corner stone laying of Knox Presby- terian Church. J, \Vt King, Progressive candidate in North Huron, held a meeting at Ethel, ou Friday evening and at Walton. Saturday) evening. Many Progressives from the township at- tended theee meetings, The frequent rains of the p teb week, while being very good for the tont crops and .pasture fields, have made it very hard for the farmers in this har- vest time, and anxiety is felt for the seeming of grain in good condition. Wm, and Mrs. Manu and Archie, from West Monkton, also Roy and Mre. MoOreight, Henfryn,. spent Sun• any with David and Mrs. Clark. The ladies are sister and niece of Mr. Olark. Special services at Roe's chinch next Sunday, morning and evening, when Rev. Mr. Wright, of Trow- bridge, will preach at 11 a, in, and 7.80 p• 1m On Sunday special music will be furnished by Brussels talent and on Monday evening a °uncert will be given by Listowel citizens. ort I to be 10 Roe's Church, NoW when Summers thee, Whoever comes to Roe's Church Seep senna morning, unaware That the place they thought so dingy and dark Res been Iran formed by n helpful spark. And strangers would like it, too, I'll vow, In Roe's Church, now. On Friday evening, a number of friends and neighbors met at the home of Geo. and Mrs. Turner, 1st Con„ when 't shower was given in honor of their daughter, Olive, prey. ions to bee marriage, The bride -torp be wee the recipient of many beaut- iful and useful gifts. - A FORMER RESIDENT Dues, -The Shaunavon (Sask.) Standard, of Aug. 19th, reports the death of Mre. John Hislop, a former resident of Grey tnwnship, and a eister-in-law of Arch. Hislop, 14th eon,- The family have the sympathy of old friends in this district ; - The death occurred on \Vedneeday, August 11th, of Sarah Agnes Hislop, wife of John Hislop, iu her 72nd year, Deceased was born in the Comity of Lanark, Ont,. Town- ship of .Daihoneie, on Sept. 8th, 1854, and married in Huron County, June 20th,1888 Doming Westin 1912 the family settled [tear Instow, where they now reside. The late Mrs. His- lop IR enrvived by a brother; William King, of Moose Jaw ; a sister, Mrs. Oliver, of West Monkton, Ont. ; her husband and two 80115, William, at Annorleyi Seek;, and Laurie, at home, The funeral service teas held at the Baptist ehuroh en Friday afternoon, Rev. J, G. Gardiner performing the last sad rites, Interment Look plats at Hillcrest cemetery. The pallbear ' era were ell neighbors of the family ; Jenkins, . J. M..Mooney, W, D. Jentt s, Rpbt Cowrie, James Akine, D, G. Brown and J, 13, Longe. You Are Invited [ he Are Invited to the WEEK WEEKLY held in ce Victoria Park BRUSSELS Every Tuesday Evening Town's Orchestra Wroxeter Dancing under Canvas at 9 o'clock. Fred and Mts. Ford and Wallace also Albert W. and hire. Ford .and Leslie motored up from London and spent the week -end with David G. and Mts. Olark, 6th Concession. The gentlemen are Mr. Clark's nephews, Last week, Mete ,e Aileen Stevenson, who wrote her Entrance Exam. in Brussels, in June, received her cert- ificate. She was a pupil of Miss Marguerite Wilton, S. S. No. 3, who made the appeal to have her papers re -t earl, with the above result. SISTER PAsss AWAY, -Mrs. Robert Willoughby, wife of Robt. Willough- by, of Atwood, died last Tuesday, at tate age of 53 years. Besides her hus- band she leaves four daughters, Mts. Willie g am Freeland, of Listowel ; Mrs. Gordon Lennard, of Listowel, and Ellen and Clare, at home. George Wilk, of Molesworth, and Mrs, Geo. Graham, 17th Con., Grey Twp.. are a brother and sister of the deceased, The funeral was held nn Thursday, in charge of Rev. Harry Jackson, of Listowel. Interinent was made in Fairview cemetery, Listowel. Nlo:LY-TURNER.-At high neon, on August 17th, the home of Gen. and Mrs. Turner, let Con., was the scene of a very pretty wedding, when their daughter, Olive E„ was united in in marriage to Adam -Neely, of Wind- sor, son of Wm, and Mrs. Neely, of Stratford. Rev. D. el, Guest offleiat• ed. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of apricot kitten's ear crepe and a veil of tulle with orange blossoms, A vine, massed in altar -like arrange- ment, formed rrange-ment,formed a background for the bridal couple. Little Mise Helen Neely, sister of the groove, made a dainty flower girl. Miss Grace Thompson', of Tees water, played the wedding march, The groom's gift to the bride was a pearl necklace. After the cerneony, the guests enter- ed the dining rice, where the wed- ding dinner teas served. Ice :meant was served in dishes being a present at the bride's great grandmother's golden wedding. The youne couple left on the afternoon train for a trip to Leesville, Kentucky, the bride travelling in a frnck•of ashes of roses crepe, grey poiret twill coat with for trimming and hat to match, On their return, they will snake their home in Windsor, ETHEL Mr. Townsend, our local baker, has purchased a Ford rotpe, Mr, and Mrs. Leitch are holidaying in Ethel with Me. and ales. Ziegler. Geo. Dunbar has purchased the house formerly owned by Geo. Hall. Jas, Pearson, Con. 4, who has'been ill with pneumonia, is recovering agai tt. Mr, and. Mrs. Weir, of Walkerton, visited last week with Dr, and Mrs, E. A. McMaster. ' Percy Stevenson and Joe Nicholson are sporting new Ford coupes of the very latest model. Roe's anniversary next Sunday, at 11 and 7.30. Rev. A1, Wright, of Trowbridge, will ()teach, Special music Elizabeth Fear and Rhea MoLel. laud attendeded an ex-Normalite ]pic- nic, in Landsdown Park, Kincardine, on Friday last, There will be no service in Ethei or Union United Churches on Sunday' next, on account of Roe's annivers- ary and re -opening service. J. W, King, the Progressive nand. idate in the coming Dominion elect. ion, addressed a gathering of his fol. lowers, in Dunbar's Hall, on Friday evening last. The auction sale of Geo, W. Hall, which was announced to be held last Saturday, will be held sex": Satueda y, August 28th, The mixup was be- tween the auctioneer and, the prop- rietor. George Hall is holding an auction stale on Saturday, of this week, Mr, and Airs, Hall and Winnifred are leaving [next Monday for Flint, Minh, We are sorry to lose them from our village. Ott ''hursday, morning last, "Bur- ley," J. H. Fear's doge was run over by a oar and fatally injured, dying a few minutes after the accident. Bur. ley Was a very popular pet in the West end many ars feeling lonesome therm days. Mrs. J, A, Cole and Mrs, Roy Sher- wood and three children, of Flint. Miehe returned home after spending g • a emr rlo of weeks with 1 L 'he t forme'R daughter, Mrs, Geo. Hall, in the vil- 1 lege, Announcement f � 1• Cookeville, C. C. RAMAGE, formerly of • "rsv' k rl.o le, wishes tn en- emieee a.0',...0 upor- fires over the Standard 'Bank, + Brussels, for the general prai•- the of Dentistry. Office hour; 9.00 a.m. to 12 noon; 1 p.m. to 5.30 p.ni. Ctst'.sttlteerioN -Ethel held their an- nual celebration, lest Thursday, und- er the auspices of the Women's In. stitute, and had a very successful day- despite aydespite the cool weather, Lucknow Brass Band furnished music during the day and headed the parade whish commenced proceedings. In the soft- ball tournament, Moncrietf woo let in the men's series with Ethel 20d, and in the girls', Oranbrook was first and Moncrielf 21)d. Two boxing contests were pulled off during the afternoon, with Frank Cudinore, of Brussels, as Master of Ceremonies. In the even- ing, a dancing pavilion was in opel- eration, and the Brunswick Trio gave an excellent concert in the church shed. An after slow about 3 a. Ill, spoiled the proceedings considerably and more may be heard about it. The August meeting of Ethel \V, I, was held in the park, by the river, with a large attendance. A goodly number of visitors were present. The opening ode was Bung, then the Lord's prayer was repeated in unison. The Blue side had the prnguarn, con- sisting of it paper on 'Best Way of Awakening True Community Spirit," by Mrs. W. Bremner ; a short reed- ing, by Miss Irene Kreuter', and a recitation, by Miss Kathleen Bt'em. Tlet• all of will h were verymuch en - recitation, joyed. Then a program of sports of all kinds was indulged in, in:'luding games, races, 010, prizes being award- ed the winners. Roll Call was ans- wered by a beautiful thought from poetry. A good supper was then setved, and everyone went home with pleasant thoughts of their outing, BLUEVALE Mrs. John Hutton is visiting with t el ati v es at Detroit. Thos, and Mrs. Nichol spent a few days with the forrnet"s parents, Mrs. J. ]yowler spent a few days with Guelph friends, last week. Johnston & Black shipped a car of hogs to Toronto, on Saturday, price $12.25. Dr. Ed. Ooultesee of Philedelphia, Pa„ is at present visiting his mother here, Mre, Eldrid Nichol was called to Stratford, owing to the serious ilhlese of her father. Mien Roxie Hewitt, of Guelph. is at present visi hug with her grandmoth- er, burs, M. Smeltzer. Mr. and Mrs. 1t•eble and tinnily, of Crystal City, Man., spent a few days with Mrs. Thos. Coultess. Robert Shaw took charge of the services, at Gerrie, on Sunday, as the pastor there is on his vacation, John Johnston left on Friday for Reford, Sask.. where be will spend several months with relatives. Dr. Earl Bali, NE's, Ball soul child• ren, of Toronto, spent the week -end with Robert and Mrs. Musgrove, Dr. John e0eultes has returned to Philadelphia, Pa., after spending the past few weeks with his mother here 11, Shaw, Miss Betnice Shaw and bliss Martha lyraser spent a few days with relatives at Toronto and Cherry• w nod. Robert Shaw and Mise Bernice Shaw are spending a few days with relatives at Toronto and Oherrytvood. Mrs. John Diment and Alts. Mc- Knight, of Toroltn, returned 110100 after visiting relatives here for the past couple of weeks. Mrs. J. Collie and daughter retool- ed home to Brandon, Manitoba, after spending the past few weeks with Misses Oollie here, This district received a very heavy rain, Saturday night, which badly broke down the corn and' oats, which were not already cut. People here were sorry to (earn r f the death of 0. 1'. Patterson, who passed away in New York, Ile was the youngest son of Archie Patter- son, and was well and favorably known here by a large number of friends, as he spent his boyhood days here. The funeral was held to Wing - ham cemetery. There passed away in New York City, on Sunday, August 15th, Oliver Edgar Patterson, youngest son of A. Patterson, Wingham, Air, Pat. terson was born at Blnevale, on Sept- ember 8111, 1891. 13e had been 111 about ten days, passing away with hemmoehage. He had been engaged with an insurance firm in the city of New 'York, for the past fourteen years. He was unmarried. '`linea to survive are his father, Arnhie Patter., son, Veinghttrn ; four brothers and three sisters, James John, Drumhel- ler, Alta; William Albert, Toronto; Archie Hartley, Spain ; Gordon The ford, Winnipeg( ; Mrs, 8'. Hndtrirte, Iotento ; Mee. W 0. Sterling, Wind- sor ; Mies Victoria Boil, Detroit, The funeral was hold on T.hm•sday afternoon front the undertaking par- lors of R. A, Currie, Wingham, Tho pallbearers were : John Onrrie, And- rew Wheeltw is, Arthur Witton, 'Phos. Hardy, John Weir and MacKenzie Pattereot, Interment look place in Wingbam cemetery. Rev. D. Per. , i of t odes re p terian reS A wR P Al ,y Chitral, Wileam r conducted the Aerviee, 1Villiam and Mrs. fialfite '.ps•r.t Sunday with relal1ves in Wingham 11. Ilnppt'r, nt \Vingh+un chof tl,e •,env �ee, in IIP. United Church here, on Sunday, and gave t,vo very line sermons, which were, well appreciated. In lire morning, he spoke nu "Prayer," and in the ever- ing, ou ' 1It Strut ght Way." Ai the morning service, N L. Murch, of'l`a onto. vent, n s 1... and ttt Ilio evi+air g «t,rvrce, Aliso tieatrrre Thornton, a solo. CRANBROOK Old friends regret to learn of the death of ,Mrs. (Rev ) ('areet•on, at Geot'gtown, this week, The late Rev, Cameron passed away a year of so ago. Fuller particulars will be given next week. \Vm. and Mrs. Cameron, Mathew Cameron, Mrs, Thos. Cameron and Misses Jean and Lydia Steles motored to Georgetown, on Sunday to attend the funeral of the late Mre. (Rev.) Robert Oameron, The funeral took place ou Monday afternoon, from the family home. Corner Stone is Laid at Bluevale Rev, Dr. McGillivray Oflleiates at Impressive Ceremony. Last Friday afternoon a large gath- ering witnessed the laying of the cor- ner atone of Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale. In spite of the threatening weather people from all - partsofthe;listint were reeseut at the ceeemony. The stone. was laid by Rev, Dr. A. J. McGillivray, of Guelph. Moderato[ of the Presbyterian General Assem- bly, and the silver towel was pre- sented by James Elliott, one of the C • e o •e olde.ttes'deut, t the v!i,.. and 1 h , who has seen three churelies erected by Bluevale Presbyterian congrega- tion. Rev, De. Perris, of Win ghillie Mod- erator of the Preebytety, presided at the aftern non service. The scripture reading was given by Mr. H. B. Jamieson, as student minis- ter who has been taking the services the past few months. Mrs. Cleghorn sang a heautifnl shin and addresses wets givrn by rite Mod. erator, Rev. Dr, Perris and Rev. Mr. West, of Atwood, and a former min- ister in Blnevale wltett the tlew brick church was built, In the evening a lawn social wee held. Lunch was served by the ladies of the BineVaie church. assisted by those of Mlles' Presbyterian church, while' a fine program was given by outside talent, The proceeds, amount- ing to over $600, will go tnwattis the oust of building the edifier, whine, when completed. will be in the neigh- borhood of $15,000. There were many ntiatistet/+ pt went including Rev. 1). 1', L. eleleecrnll, of Toronto, a former minister at Luck - now, Morris Council Meeting L. EERR, Proforietor HOLIDAY WEEK FOR MDT Following. the usual custom The Peet will take it tnn001 holiday next week. Office will be open for re- t it ]n ubser ptiotl etc'. •(io'rrese 10.001,11t5 Art• t qu • tr'd to cent 3; their budget of eons; so that it wile be published the following week, Church Notes Melville Church Next Sabbath morning an evening Rev, J. T. Strachan, of Owen Sound, will occupy the pulpit of Melville church' Rev, T. E. Kennedy, of Mt. Brydges, occupied the pulpit of Melville church last Sabbath morning and evening. His morning text was from Romauc, 6 : 23, "For the wages of sin ie death ; but the gift of God is etet•ttal life through Jesus Christ." The text is a summary of the Christian religion. That the wages of sin is death is writ- ten (1) In the book of Nature : any breaking of the natural law results in death : (2) In the Book of Nations : •the nation that disobeys God's lave is doomed to death ; (3) In the lives of men : breaking of physical laws of God brings death and breaking the laws of God governing sph'it.uai grnwtlr death to the spiritual, Eter- nal life ie a gift from. God and caonoe be bought or inherited and is received as a gift only thtongh faith in Jesus Christ, The story of the Widow's Mite, based on Mark 12, was Rev. Me. Kennedy's subject atthe evening ser- vice. From this story we barn fire lessons :-(1) Clot bit does not treasure gifts item tiiug to size, but according to the motive ; (21 Great souls are not always conepietnns anile ; (3) We are taught to measure our offetings by what we keep behind and not by what we give ;, (41 We snould not cull our offerings mites unless they ale all we .have ; (5) A lesson on the extrava- gance of love. At the morning ser- vice Lorne Et:kmiet sang two solos, "The Lnrd is my Strength," by Wool- er, and "Were You There," a negro' epiritral selection by Burleigh, and at the evening service flies NOIR Me - Dowell sang "If Christ should nems." Meeting was held in the Township Hall; Mortis, on Angus[ 10th. with all members present, Reeve Shortreed presided. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. A grant. of $25 was given to Huron Plowmen's Association, Mr..41cGd11 was instructed to have the Hanna Drain repaired. The Clerk was instructed to writs to the Townships of Hallett, Grey and East Wawanosh with Et view to having all drain accounte paid. The township's tate fo' the present year wore set at 0 mills on the dollar. The following accounts were paid : W. Elliott rind son, tile for I.he Hop- per Drain $00 00 ; Win. Sproul, draw- ing tile for Hopper Drain $8.50 ; biuu- ictpel Wotld, supplies for roads $17.08 ; Harry Gi•ttsby, tile for destine on road $5 00 ; J. J. Sellers, farm bridge Mustard Drain $20 00 ; Ellen Sellers, farm bridge $20.00 Rolled 'Township, for Murray -Lamb Exten- sion Drain extra $378 84 ; patrolmen, (1. Workman $4.50 ; l+. Beirnes $5.88 ; J. Nolle $34,75 ; 11, Wheeler $73 25 ; J. H. Senors $54.83 ; Thos. Millet, tile, etc, $140 90 ; patrolmen, 0, G. Camp- bell $812.60 ; Ed. Johnston $78 95 ; Geo, Kelly $28.12: John Graig $60.38; Frank Belrnes $17(148 ; 7. Anderson $15.75 ; W. 0. Thuell $22.90 ; L. Jew. itt $10.00 ; Reis Studercock, Meted - lop Be, $18 50 ; movies $12 00 : Hul- lett Br. $47.50: patrolmen, S. Prneter, $90,00 ; Wan. Brown $60.57 ; expens- es to Stratfetd, MacEwen, Bender - son, Shoeteeed, each 82911 ; L. F„ , Cardiff and automobile $6.1)0, The next Council meeting will be on Monday, September 131h. A, AlaeleW 5N, Clerk. Milverton junkie Foot Ball team won the semi finals from Tavistock by a snore of 4.1 on the round. Robert Hnward, Blyth, while lay- ing becks at the Kroebler addition at Stratford, was seized with an attack of apoplexy and died later. The congregation of the Evangel- ical Ohutch, Zurich, received to their great surprise on Tuesday, the reale- nation of their pastor, Rev. W. it Delight, tvho carne to that charge in April. 1925. Warren McGill, a man over seven• it years old, had one of his lig toes amputated on Thureday, at Mitchell, Last Fall. Mr, McGill had his s f not trained of p by a hares, and for the past month or sot his big toe hall caused hlw eouedderable pain, CAR TURNS OVER DRIVER 1S KILLED Edward H. Kerr Victim of Accident Near Wingham-Two Companions Injured -Automobile Jumps Into Ditch at Curve in Road Winehanr, At(i:ust 24. ---When Rea cm. he waft ,fret erg somersaulted in a ditch a hundred yards from the place where it had left the road at a curve near here, Edwar 1 11. Kerr was almost instantly killed this morn- ing. Cecil Cook and Mervin Temple- man, both of Wingham, who were with him at the time, eeroped with - slight injuries. The ear MIAs 1a1lly wrecked. It was owned by P, J. lien ger. Herr was a son 01 J. J. and Mrs. Kerr, c•onee55iot 13. East '~V:twonosh. The. funeral will be held from the fam- ily reeidenve on Thtn• nay at 2.30 p.m. to Wing:han) Caner: ry. Dr. R. C. Redmond. droner, vis- ited the scene of the wcidont and after investigating the eircumstanees was cnnviuct'd that the affair was Purely an accident. He notified C'rowm Attorney Seeger, at Goder- ich, to that etTe+et and it was decided an inquest Was unnecess.a'y. New Envelopes. Two cent stamped e'rive•lepee with the word "From" follow:' 1 by dotted pines appearing in the upper left- hand corner, havi' been ;sewed by - the post nfilet department. It ee considered that the use of those en- velopes; will encourage the placing of the return addr t i e in the space designated. Spurious U. S. 25c. Coins, Readers are warned that there • have been circulated through the district a number of spur^nus twenty • - five cent pieces, allegedly of Amari -- can origin. The coin 1s made of al- most pare lead, but is a splendid piece of workmanship, bearing in al- most perfect detail the i'haracter in- scribed on it real United States quar- ter, Very little weal' and tear, how- efer, discloses the material used in its Manufacture. On one side of the • coin is a figure of the American eag- le and on the other "Liberty." The . words "In God we '.Croat" are fully reproduced in design and engraving t• same h e aA inthe ' geltui n'. currency,. Miner Locals. Many automobiles advertised • f0;r sale for a song may be purehase(f; on notes. It is generally a whole lot easier' to seles't candidates for office that'' to elect them. . lie accomplishes most wile turn. up hie sleeves at. work instead oi' turtling up his nose itt it, The thrill a boy gots out r of his first long trousers is now shared by • . his dad in his first "knickers." There e loll bsomething e 3 in rc name, but r. rcall ycomparatively feetr drugs are sold in drug stores 3o\blt. bays. r