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BRUSSELS. ONTARIO. WEDNESLAY, OCTOBER 27. 1926 J. L. KERR, Profrietor
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WINGHAM
Dr. M. C. Calder left last week for
Innisfail, Alberta.
Thomas Taylor motored to Hamil-
ton Wednesday.
Mrs, W, R. Hataton is recovering,
from her recent operation
Capt. E. Fremin, London., spent a
few days with W. E. Brawley.
Wm. 13rawley, jr., is reeovering
frim blood poisoning in his heel.
A. J. Walker and Fred Stephen-
son made a business trip to Toronto,
on Wednesday,
WROXETER
Miss Muriel Robieson has returned
from a visit with relatives at Goiter.
Austin Mmalson, of Prince Albert,
Sask., spent la..t week with his 'neth-
er, Mrs .1,110. Morelson.
Mrs. Thos. Walker left on Monday
to spend a month with relatives at
Toronto and Hand it on.
Ashton and Mts. Monism', St.
Catharines, were weelt• end visitors
with the formee's mother heze,
Dr, Elizabelli McMaster, of India,
gave an address in the United Church,
Sunday morning, at the Thankoffer-
ing services 01 11)8 W. M. 8,
Although in delicate health for
three months, death mine suddenly
early on Friday morning, to Mrs.
Stephen Xing, of Turnberry, Her
maiden name wits Sophia Haskins,
and her early days were spent in Car-
rick Twp, She was 07 years of age,
anci is se rvieed by her husband, who
recently sn fro ed pat illy? 10 stroke ;
one son, Wm., of Howiek ; three
daughters, Mrs. J. McTavish and Miss
Emily, of TinotheiTy, and Mt s Ward
8harpin, Winxeter. The fither 11,3
took place nil Mninlity afternoon, in-
terment being mad8 in Wroxeter cern.
etery.
BLYTH
St. Andrews United Clinrch will
hold their. antiiversai y services, on
Sunday, Oct, 81 sts Rev. Stanley Ow-
en, of Stratford, will be the minister
for the day;
Mr. Finnigan, of Dungannon, who
has the oontract of building the (1(91.9'
bridge over Blyth Creek, commenced
operations last week. The new
bridge, which will 1)8 32 feet in width,
will have a roadway 27 feet and walk
5 feet. The bridge is to be of solid
eonerete and the work will be comp.
leted this Fall, if weather pm mile.
Miss M. Pate and Rober'. Pate met
with an nufortunate. accident just a
few moments before the commence-
ment of the Slindily Morning set vice,
when their horse shied, probably from
fear of the cars parked about, throw.
ing thein from the brip.,'gy. Mr. Pete
fortunately 9888 11101 mowed, but Miss
Pate suffered a sere ankle. bruises
and 80188 damage to her clothing.
We trust that they will not; he any
the worse of their accident,
A quiet, but pretty wedding took
place at the home of the bride's par-
ents, 417, and Mrs. Logan, on Times.
day last, when their danghter, Effie
beoame the wife nf Leo Stephen.
son. 801) a Albert and 1111s. Stephen,
son, of Kiribati, Rev, G. Telford per,
formed the ceremony, After the
ceremony, amid the good wishee of a
number of girl friends and 51)0(89(9 03
rice rnd confetti, the young cnuple de-
parted on 8811)1111 trip to London and
Brigden. The bride's going away a1.
tire wita of btowe main, inteskrat
coat. and blank hat. They will reside
in Kin Muir, A host, of friends in
Blyth exeend to the newly wedded
couple the wish that theie married
life may be rerloleet with ell good
things -health, happiness and preset.
erity.
13ELGRAVE
Ames Golley has left on a hip to
the coast and win visit with relatives.
Rev. Mr. Lundy, of Kippen, will
conduct the services in Finox United
ehureht Belgrave, next Sunday.
Anniversary services will be held
in Brick Church of the Belgrave
ter church circle .on Sunday, Oct. 31
at 11 a.m. and 7 pan. when Rev. Mr.
McTavish of Exeter, will lec the min-
ister.
The Belgrave branch of the Wein-
en's Institute Yield its regular meet-
ing at the home of Miss Cele Coultes
of Morris, on Wednesday afternoon
and the meeting was well attended.
The president, Mrs. jas, Anderson,
Was in the chair. The meeting open-
ed With singing, and all repeating the
Lord's 'Prayer. Mes. Jack Ernest
favored With a violin solo and a vocal
solo WAS given by Miss Nora Van
Canna, The papet "Making the Most,
of What We I1ave" wee given by Mrs.
Anderson, Mrs. H. Wheeler gave an
interesting reading. As Mrs. Ernest
resigned the position as secretary,
Miss Cele Coultas was appointed to
the position. Mrs. IL Wheeler was
appointed as delegate to the Provin-
cial convention in London. The
meeting was closed and a social hour
spent when lunch was served by the
hostess.
JAMESTOWN
Mts, R. T. Strachan receive.i the
following letter from the Young
Women's Redemptive Home, Toronto,
thanking the Jamestown S. S. for
their $5.00 contribution. Following
is the letter: -
Deas' Mrs. Strachan:
Many thanks for your letter
and the contribution for gle; work
here from the Jamestewn Sunday
School. I hope to send you a few
items about the work quite soon, but
this is just to let you know your let-
ter arrived all right.
I am,
Yours sincerely,
Helen Buchanan, See'y,
Toronto, October 18, 1926,
123 Yorkville Avenue.
WALTON
Geo, E. and Mts. Ferguson, Miss
Jean and Muster Russel Boyd, of Tcr.
man, spent 11 e weeli-end with the
with the former's parents, In
the villnge,
NEw CITIZENS -The Bly h Stand-
ard inekes the folloning Idea enee to
onr new citizens : "Jelin and Mrs.
;Johnston, who huve been residents of
Sly th for the past year, moved last
week to Walton, where i hey have
purchastl a dwelling and a few (0') ('9
of land. We regret tne retrieval of
this family from town. They have
heen thteelleet eitizens and their ('8..
111(1881 is a .less."
The Women's Miseionary and Lad-
ies' Aid Societies held their October
meeting At the home of Mrs. W. Mur-
ray on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs.
Edward Bryans presided. Mrs. J.
Lawson gave Seriptuee reading, after
which Mrs. Reid led in prayer. Mrs.
Neal read the foreword from the new
study book. Mrs. J. Ritchie and Mrs,
Shaw Were in charge or the first
chapter in the W. M. a Amy $1.1nly
book on whichthe both ladies gave
excellent papers. Mrs. Hugh Camp-
bell and Mrs. John McDonald gave
a report of the Missionary Confer -
envy that WaS held in the United
Church, Senforth, a short tarie ago.
Mass Rose Simpson was in charge of
current events and told the Societya
great deal about the eonference that
was held in 'Toronto hast weok. Mrs.
McCallum closed the meeting, With
prayer, after which the LadieS Aid
held a business meeting, making ar-
rangements for the anniversery a111 -
vices which will be held the begin-
ning of November, A dainty lunch
was served by the hostess. There
were 40 ladies present.
Gordon 1VIcGavin, son of John and
Mrs, 14IcGavin, of 12th 2onoossion,
McKillop, had the honor of carrying
oft several prizes, won at the Inter-
national Plowing Match recently.
The prizes are as follows: John G.
Kent trophy for best plowing in stub-
ble, silver tea service valued at $50;
Fordson Tractor special for bese trac-
tc& plowing dote by men under 26
years of age, beautiful cup; Shred-
ded Wheat Company trophy, cup,
first in sod; Delco Light trophy, cup,
open to all men competing in tractor
Plowing on sod; Oliver PlOW Com-
pany, cultivatoi, valued at $125; Oli-
ver Plow Comparry donated Watch
valued at $50 to boys under 21, plow-
ing on sod or stubble. Those who
know and have had experience in
plowing w/l1 realize that Gorden sure-
ly did riot have an easy snap in win-
ning all those prima. There were
3'7 competitors in the tractor plow-
ing, The people in Walton and vici-
WHITE
Potatoes
Wanted
Highest Prices paid for
No. 1 Stock.
Leitch & Zeigler J. 3. leltch
Ethel
Brussels
New Advert:aements
ear of oorn-G rover 0.0111
Storm oloaed-Brusaele Snalneas men
Auotton kat e-Spelr and 11'01101
ServIona-Bruattela United ['barna
Pollute for sale -Cent' Wheeler
Pulleta for Rale-Cllarenee Marlin
Anchor posta for sale -Perry Term
Botta tor eale-Eoy l'ennett
',molter tor male -Alex. Hatteell
Annual Sole -King lima.
Auotion ente-Tentea I). Granby etttate
Auction sele-Wle.on T,Tarka
Ontario Elenttnn,4')-9, kr. f,apia
tr,r ww, !twist.
Sozettr-hto orteff Winston 13and
Warning-Brnseala Council
Potatoea wanted -Leitch & Zeigler
Apple barrels -Nesbit Benillton
nity offer Gordon congratulations on
his splendid success.
Mrs. John Hislop is improving slow -
lc.
Mrs. W. ,T, Woods has been in bed
for the past week with an attack of
lumbago and heart trouble. Tier many
friends hope .she will soon be. around
again.
Dies Nearing Century Mark :-The
Regina Leader of Sept. 29th gives the
obituary of the late Mrs. Thoinas
Johnston, of Carlyle, and formerly of
this section, and of whose death the
Post announced a short time ago: -
Another of the pioneer mothers of
this district, at the age of 03 years
in the person of Mrs. Thomas John-
stone died at her home in Carlyle,
Sept. 23, after a protracted illness.
Her death was not unexpected by her
relatives and friends. The deceaeed
had been a resident of this community
for 36 years and was known to pea
cttcally every one in this section of
the country, She was born in Ayr-
shire Scotland in 1834 her
father's death she came with her
mother, three brothel's and three sis-
ters to Canada, and landed in Toron-
to in her 2011) year. She taught
school there for two years, when she
married Thomas Johnstone, of Sper-
ber°, Ont., where they lived two
years, moving to Grey, Huron County
and remaining there a number of
years. Coming west in 1800 with
her husband and children they took
Up a homestead northwest of Car-
lyle. Her husband -predeceased
in October, 1 9 1 5. She remained on
the farm for three years and in 1918
she and her unmarried son, John,
took up their residence in Carlyle,
where she lived until her death. Un-
til a year ago the late Mrs. Carlyle
was able to attend to her household
duties. She was a Presbyterian in
religion, Mrs. Johnstone is survived
by two eons, two daughters, ten
grandchildren and six great grand-
childeen. The sons and daughters
are John and Benjamin, of Carlyle;
Mrs. J. I). Beaver, Carlyle, arid Mrs.
R. T. Young, Arcola A, daughter,
Mrs. Hyslop, of Arcola, predeceased
her five years ago, Funeralservices
were conducted by the pastor, Rev.
A. P. Gillespie; Saturday afternoon,
and interment was made it Glen
Morris etenetery. The deco:Lead was
a slater to the late Mrs. Jas. Smithy,
Mrs. Thomas McFadzean and Mrs.
Thomas Davisison. The floral trib-
utes on her ceisket were beautiful:- a
wreath from the family; wreath, the
Ladies' Aid Society; wreath, from the
neighbors; wreath, R. and Mee. An-
drews; spray, Mr, and Mrs. Packer;
spray, Mr. and Mrs. Forsyth and fam-
ily; spray, H. and leIre. Clayburn, D.
C.; spray, Mr and Mrs. Grant; spray,
Mrs. C. Bennett. Mrs. Johnstone
was a remarkable woman ; her hospi-
tality knew no bounds., No One ever
left her door hungry or missed her
word of cheer. There will be many
to rise up and call her blessed.
MORRIS
Miss May Cook, of Stratford, and
Miss Mary Lamont, of Port Elgin,
were the guests of Mies Mae Hollin-
ger.
Clifford and Mrs. Shurrie and son,
Jimmie and a,Iiss Betty Hollinger
spent the week end at the parental
home.
P1115 PosT asks yort, dear veailer, In
let us have the news 03 11)0 township.
Mise Mary E. Caeernme, Motris
Twit., met with a, tasteful aecident,
last week, when she btoke her leg
above the ankle while driving 0011,8
in the harnyat Miss Casentore's
many friends will be sorry to hear of
the accident.
Miss Viola McLeod, accompanied
by Miss lefaijorie 13ennett, Messrs.
Joe and Arthur Clarke and Master
Earl Fairhall, all of Milford Bay,
Mnskokir, motered down and spent
the vveek.end at the home of 0. 13.
Fat't'est.
Obituary. -On Monday evening,
Sarah Elizabeth Mills, wife of James
Nichol, passed away in her 50111. year
and a new-born baby also is dead.
The funeral is being held on
Thursday at 2,30 and service at
the house at 2 o'clock. Interment
will he made in Brussels Cemetery.
To the husband and family heartfelt
sympathy goes out to them in their
great lots.
PASSES SIJIMIENLY AWai.-..Res.
idents nf Morris Twp, wine) shocked
to hear of the death of William
(navies Pvnetor, Oth line, had passed
away Wednesday afteremon last.
Deceesed wee le en in MOP 011 the
481), 01) years ago, and 911981 his whole
life here.. Lao'. Tuesday, the (1evees-
ed 11911 gone over to lris other farm to
[mist with some eattle, end complain-
ed a a pain in his head, 14' return-
ed home and a doctor was called. lie
lapsed U1100008101)911885 and tiled
about5 nerlock, Wednesday aftei
His wife predeceased him 8 years' agn,
He is stievived by is family rif three :
Carl, at home ; Clayton,. et Fort
Francis, and Mee, Wesley Kerr, of
Bruesele, and ale() three brotbere,
George, Riehat d ancl Abraham, (831 03
1Bazaar
The Ladies of
Melville Church
Brussels
Will hold their Bazaar
in the
TOWN HALL
Saturday, October 30
Commencing at 1,30 o'clock
Booths Arranged
Containing Fancy Work, Plain
Sewing, Aprons, Pillow Cases,
Towels, Flowers, Handker-
chiefs, Candy, Post Office, and
a Fardier's Booth of Fowl,
Vegetables, Home-made Bak.
fug, etc.
1 Tea Served Afternoon and Evening
I
Nothing Sold till Bazaar Opens
Everybody Welcome!
Nlorris Township. The funeral was
held from bts late reeidence, on Satur-
day aftettioon, and interment was
made in the family plot, in Brandon
cemetel y. Rev. Mr. Scoble, of the
United (Jbtitah, Belgrave, had charge
of the services. The bereaved have
the sympathy nf the community.
Mrs. Thee, Clark has left for Wilk-
, es Baree, Pa., owing to the nines': of
her daughter, Mrs. (Dr ) 17', Mc-
Curcheon. The many friends of ails,
McCutcheon wish her a speedy recov.
ery.
A quiet wedding took place (81 11)8
Walton United Church rnense, on
Feiday, Oct. 22eo. by Rev W. J.
Maines. when Miss Alai y E., eideat
daughter of Wm. and Mrs, MeGall,
was united in marriage to Aeohie J.
Young, son of Mrs. Mary A. Young,
of Mullett. The bride was 'imitating-
ly 8.01)88(1 111 her gown of blute crepe
Romaine, with shoes and hose to
mate!). After the ceremony Mr,
and Mrs. Young left by train foe Tor -
nn to and pointe East, the bride trav-
elling in a fur.triromed coat of rose-
wood velour with black picture hat.
Mr. and Mrs. Young will reside in
Mullett, on the old horneetead,
,. ETHEL
Mrs. 1Vm, 0131 spent the week -end
981) 31 friends in St, Thnmas,
Ethel annual hot fowl supper, on
Thanksg,i ving night, Nov. 81 11.
Miss Peert Hone, of Atwood, s pent
few days with her aunt, Mrs. IV.
Gill.
Re,. C. C. Kahle of Atwood
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fowl Supper
A Hot Fowl Supper and Con-
eert will be held an
ROE'S
UNITED CHURCH
Tuesday Ev'g, Nov, 211d
Supper Served from 6 to 8
A Good Program will be ren-
dered by the
Munro Entertain ers
of London
Assisted by Local Talent in
Solos, Duets, Instrumentats and
Readings
Admission 50 and 25 cents
THE BEST YET
almia•isarilell•NOICOOMINOMMINIIIMOSMO
The Thankoffering meeting of the
W. M. S., in the Presbytet•ian Church,
last Sunday afternoon, was well at-
tended. Mr. McDonald, of India,
gave an excellent address. The choir
sang 8, very appropriate voluntary
Manner, "Saved to Serve Others."
The Young Peoele'e League are
holding a Hallowe'en social, on
Thursday night. A good time for ev-
eryone, 0000n1101'11 service will be
held On Sunday next, at 11 a. w„ in
the United Chureh, Afternoon s.er.
11388' at Union at 3 p, 111., and evening
service 181 808',, 7 IT xn.
The October ineeth g of the Wom-
en » tiLlite wag held Thut sday,
Ont. 3Ist, at 2211, in the Institute
1 emus, The meeting (1311110 (1 as usual
by Singing the Opening ode and re-
peating the Lord's privet in unison,
The meeting was in charge of the Blue
side of the contest, and two excellent
papers were read, "The Father's Place
in the Home, by Mrs. 1318bee, ami
"Hallowe'en Legends," given by Mrs.
alcaliaster. They were both real in.
teresting, Mrs. Wigg, of Tolman,
favored the audience with two piano
seleetions, whinh were enjoyed by all.
Dr. Ramage, rif &nasals, gitye a vet y
beneficial addiess, hieet being
"Tommy Ttnikees Tooth." It was
very instructive, and (80 )0(9 7887 501"
17 that more of the ladies did not
take advantage of his address and
001110 Olit 10 hear him. There were a
few visitors and also a few new
members foe both side.. Bueiness
1 to 01( 1! wire
answered by "The funniest scrams
have ever seen anyone in." There
9819119 00(111? veal gond jol-es told The
,
l'he 811111side gained 25 points on the
Yellows, this meeting.
preached the Unite'd Church, on
Sunday last.
John and Mrs. King have returned
1)8108 31088 a two weeks' vacation in
\Vingliam.
Alex. Dauber is moving into his
new home, purchased from R. Mills,
station road.
D. and Mrs, Jewitt and Miss Cora,
ef Bluevale, visited Mrs. Coates and
tiantsluer, on Sunday.
Jack and Mrs, Sleinnion and Cath-
arine, of Preaton, spent a week.end at
the former's 11001. here,
Rev. end Mrs. Glies anti P, N. and
Mrs, atirrie at endeil the hot supper,
at Donegal, on Monday night.
Remember Roe's *nipper, 11881 Tues.
day, Nov, 2m1. Good program by
alunro entertainers, of London.
W. C. Bisbee is driving a 4 -door
sedan, these rhilly days, having ex-
changed his touring for a closed car.
Walter Williamson, painter and
decorator, ef Brussels, is papering
several rooms at the United Church
parsnnage.
0. Bray held a cleaving auction sale,
on Tuesday, Cranston is leaving the
tam, miel was selling Ms complete
stook and farm equipmen 1.
H. Mills held a successful auction
sale. cm ()nday, prior to leaving Eth.
el for Lheir 11818 home in Oranbrook,
NVe are sorry to lose Mr, and Mts,
Mills from our points -trinity.
Rev, mid Mrs. Guest aud Jimmie
epent Sunday (81 111 Ernerson and Mrs.
Vi pond, of Donegal. Mr, 008811 took
charge 03 1118 speolat anniversary per -
vines in the; Donegal United Church.
There 1198.5 (8 large and eppeeciatiye
Audience the play, '"1/he Little
Clodhopper," in the township hall,
put on by the Forel wich young people,
on Friday Nets The play was well
acted and enjoyed by everyene.
The W013)01'0(4 Institute will hold a
10e tett, in the Institute town, on Fri-
day aftern000n of this week, at 8
o'clock, in honor of the grandmothers.
Progetim and ltinele will be served by
those who are not grand mot hers.
On Tuesday evening, Oct, IOth, the
concert, in Dunber'e Hall, mules- the
anspiees of the Presbyterian Obtrreh
choir, given by P. R. Mulberon and
Mrs. M n tern, n rid oubtreily e of the
best ever heard in Ethel. Mr. Mill -
heron's piano oelectione were grand
and bespoke his wonderful ability in
the musical sphere, Mrs, Mintern,
with her splendid voice and pleasing
manner, eaptivated the 91039(100 with
her fine solos. , We are not extrggev-
ating when 180 8(1.7 that 811111s one of
the bee:lain:tram: soloiete ever heard in
Hale!, The Yneal duets ate alede-
scold() g of very favorable comment,
as their voices blended in perfect 1(8.1'.
0)0)17, and were Much enjoyed by all.
Those who miesed hearing these
splendid artiets iniseed 4 great treat.
MONCRIEEF
Will McKay has returned after a
few holidays in Flint. • •
F. A. Harrison is resuming operas
Bons in the local chopping mill.
The Mission Band and .aueihnry
Bazaar will be held Thursday, Nov.
.11. Extensive preparations are be-
ing earried un and a wide selection of
useful articles will be offered for sale,
A home talent concert will be given
in the evening.
GY
A118 Hon silleSaiEa
ll the go noW,
Roe's Church fowl supper and con-
cert, next Tuesday.
Ave you letting THE Poser know the
news of 'Your lncality 7 Call up 3111)'
drop us is note.
Mee. Flank Collins, Oth Con., ie not
keeping very weil, we al sotty to
say, but hope that she will soon be 0,
k,
The poettioned Me/terming social
will be held in Union United Chilreh,
on Wednesday, Oct. 2711), at No'clock,
Everybody welcome.
John S. Weill, 01h Cora, has sold
his 50.881e fartn, oe the 481) Con.,
Grey, to Thomas Vorlden, cif Ether,
dhustler and IS hOlilld to do
for 1)19801).8 tidy Flom or 1$1.300, Mr. Votl-
en is a
While 1 etureing from 81,1 (81,301(1,
last Tuesday, Mrs Dun es 3)07183.
gem 16111 Con., (:11831 (811.11 a very pain.
fel accident, hleTaggart saw a
Cal' coming toward them in a very
reckless mariner, and rather than
lusve beadern 11011151 111,, be srverved
his cnr towards the diteh and ripset,
vesulting in the the breaking of Mrs.
hfoTeggart's AVM. Dr. McMaster
femul it neceesaey to have Mee. Mrs
Taggart taken to Steatford Hospital
and have an X-ray taken of her atm
before anything further conla
done, At the time of weitiog, Mrs.
MOTaggart. te suffering aeve.r paha
Miss Gladys Smith, who has been
visiting at Detroit has returned to con
etude her visit with her aunt, 11 re. .A.
Yuill, before she returns to her home
in Melita Man.
On Monday of this week, while
passing threegh David Sander's berry
patch on the 10th Con., W. J, Sharp
pieked a handful ol hoautiful ripe
raspberlees !It makes one think of
"the good old summer time."
Sohn MeEinnont of Fort Will;anr,
svho has been visiting at the home of
his mother, Mrs. a. MeKinnen has re-
turned to lns naive city, taking with
hint two cars Of dairy cows for the
various dairyMen et Fort William
BAZAAR
Mission Band and Young
Women's Auxiliary of
KNOX CHURCH
IYIONCRIEFF
Wili hold their Bazaar in the
Church Basement
Thursday, Nov, lith
(ARMISTICE DAY)
Commencing at 2 O'clock
Booths containing. Quilts, Bed
Spreads, Table Linen, Fancy
Work, Pi/low Cases, Towels,
Aprons, House Dresses, Novel-
ties, Handkerchiefs, Baby
Clothing, Home-made Candy,
Fish Pond, Grab Box.
Ten Cent Lunch Served
Nothing Sold Before 2 o'clock
Concert Will Be Held in Even..
ing consisting of Home Talent
15e and 10c
EVERYBODY WELCOME
P.M•••••
Mrs, R. T. Strachan has been visit-
ing at Brussels.
Miss E. Hoover is at Blyth, with her
sister, Mrs. D. McCallum.
James Armstrong, 10th con., was
at Toronto this week on business.
0. Turnbull 4 Son visited the ae-
nual stock show at Guelph last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Waugh, of Teeswater
were recent visitors at the home of
Councillor and Mrs. Oliver Heming-
way.
T. C. and Mrs. McCall visited their
daughter, Miss Edna at Newmarket
last week. Miss Edna is on the Public
Scheel staff.
The Bible Society Collectore w.11
soon he 011 their way. We hope every
one shall respond very freely to tills
worthy cause.
BLUEVALE
Mrs. Alex. MacEwen is visiting
relatives, at St. George.
Alex. MacEwen has e004'inta8.8'1 his
old car for a new coach.
Thomas Haddon- is at present visits
ing with relatives at Brurford
Mr. and Mrs. Coombs shunt the
I week end with friends in area- Ham-
burg%
'George McDonald had 3 Very stIC-
eessful auetion sale of household
winds and live stock Saturday.
On Sunday morning' at ths Unit, d
Church Robert Shaw „saes it very
good report of his attendanc the
Dominion and World :-"onSereree
which he attended at Toraeta last
week.
On Monday evening meinheee of
the Young People's Society af Wro-
xeter United Chervil {IA31341
Bluevale in the L7nited 01)Ureil 11,re,
011 the subject "Resolved shot patty
government should be (01)1.11,., 1.
The affirmative side was taken by Miss
Timm and Mr. Gihsoia of Wroxeter,
ahd the negative upheld by Miss E.
Wardell and Chas. Johnst cm, of Blue -
vale. The negative won by a (1:1,110(8
01011)4111. The debate Was Weil
Hi 011 both ;411106 and most itit.essst;ng -
to those present, Miss Mackenzie, of
Wroxeter, gave 0 bright milraes on
"Canadian Writers" and Rev. Mr.
Armstrong also gave a shoe) -
011- Friday (?vening the younos people
will hold a Hallowe'en 30.1111 in the
basement of the Unked Church,
GEORGE AND MRS. COLVIN
CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING
On Saturday last two old and well
known resit -tents, itt the pereone of
George and Mrs, Colvin, celebrated
the 50th anniversary of their wedding
at their home in Brussels south. On
October 23rd, 1 876, the marriage
eerernony was performed in Blue -
vale, by Rev. Hugh Cooper, rector of
St. John's Church, Brussels; while
Mrs. D. Kennedy, sleter of the bride,
acted as bridesmaid and )D. ICennedy,
assisted the groom. They took up
housekeeping in Brussels, and in 1878
purchased a plot of land and built
the home in whieh they have since
continued to reside,
To them were born 12 children,
SIX of whom are living, viz: Mrs. Geo.
M. IVIitehell, Stoughton, Steak.; Mrs.
A. G. English, Harding, Man.; Mrs.
F. 111 Grant, Toronto; Mrs, W. L.
Young, Stratford; Mrs. Wm. .Mathie-
son, Brandon, Man., and George, jr.,
of Stratford. Two grown up dimple-
ters who are deceased were: Lucy,
who passed away Nov. 18, 1908, and
Mrs. S. A. Chapman, of Spy Hall,
Sask., who died in Brandon General
Hospital, Feb. 28t11, 1920, following
a serious operation. There are also
c1h9ilgdr.andchildren and 1 great grand -
Owing to Mr. Colvin not enjoying
the best of health at present, having
recently undergone an operation for
the removal of one of his eyes, and
the members of the family iri the
West not being able to attend, the
occasion was quietly celebrated by
only the members of the family in
the East. The table, which was cen-
tred with the wedding cake, ,Was pret-
tily decorated with Autumn Glory as-
ters and lighted candles, the soft rose
shades throwing a pretty ..rlow over
the table. At six o'clock the family
sat down to a bountiful repast, the
toast to the bride and he groom be-
fog proposed by Georg.,r jr.,
which was fittingly responded to by -
the groom of fifty years ago. The
cake was eut by the bride amid nmeh.
pleasant .bantery. A most enjoyalde
evening, reminiscent of the 'past, WaS
Spent by 011 present.
Mr. and Mrs. Colvin were the reci-
pients of a purse of gold from the
fal111/Y, together tvith numerous mes-
sages of congratulation from friend.;
both far and near, in which The Post
most heartily joins.
He is a member of a talented fam-
ily, who for three genemLionS have
• been connected with First Presbyter-
, ian Church and prominent in nursical
circles. Mr. Sect' 'was also promitt-
.
ently i11,-ntifled' with tile ParalllOnlit
Mak. Quartette, which 11118 attained
' considerable distinction and both he
and his 'wife will he greatly missed
in the comunity.
WINDHAM RESIDENT HAS
A MIRACULOUS ESCAPE
Ran Auto Against Train 'Iint Escap-
ed With Broken Arm and Bruises
\VINO HAM, Oct. 23.---A had ac-
cident oceurred huppened Friday aft -
('1 111011, on the Wingbam and Tees -
water road, at the crossing known as
'the Dean's Crossiiig," a short clis.
twice from Wingham. J. Pickell,
Minnie street, WaS retuning* home in
0. b'ol'd roadster, when the 'Poronto 0.
P R, train No. 7513 was hacking into
Wingliem. Mr. Pickell had stopped
for the crossing; elid missed seeing the
aeprenehing train, and when etarting
1119 (•ar ilgaie, struck the "00011)1 809031
of the passenger train. Phe PAC Was
eluded past the .1 1( 1)8 guards and
thr own into the (l)t eit, badly wrecked.
SEAFOR'lli Mr. Pickell sustained o. broken AM
above the elbow and seine bad bruis-
First Pr,.sbyterian Church Wis tax- " et: about the head. He was brmight
ed to its utmost capacity to :weenie- into on the teal() and tak-
en to his home. Dr. le. 1, Stewart
wee called anti deemed 11)5(1,1'»],
date the great crowd that atended
the sacred musicale on Sunde; ,'v' -'.t-
ing to mark the 1881 night in ahe
choir of James T. Scott. The pro-
gram, which sees of a .reev high or-
der, inchided anthems by the -eboir,
a ladies: quartette, "Come Unto Me,"
by Mrs. NV. Wright, Missive F. Beat-
tie, P, Paterson ;nal IL Murray, with
violin obligate by Gerald Stewert; a
duet, "Th.e Day ie Ended," by Miss
F. Beattie and James Seott • n male
quartette, "Lead Kindly Light" by
Messrs. Beattie, Reid, Re and
Seott, and solos by Miss .T, Knetchel,
James Stewart, Dalton Reid, Mrs. W.
Wright, Miss M. MeRay and Jnmes T.
Scott. The pester, Rey, Fir, Larkin,
presided. Mr. and Mrs. Scott and
family, who leaVe on Tuesday for
Windsor, carry , with them the hest
wishes of the community for success
M his chosen career.
At the close of the regular Presby-
terian choir m•actice on Friday even-
ing, Oct. 2211d, Mr. and Mrs, Janle€
T. Scott were guests at a luncheon
given in their honoe in the leeture
room of First Presbyterian Church
by the choir of which Mr, Scott is a
popular and 'highly esteemed mem-
ber, whim Mr. levott was pee- mted
with a very handsome club bag and
Mrs. Scott with a colored sili; um-
brella from the choir. The address,
which was beautifully inscribed by
D. F. 'McGregor, was read by john
Beattie, Dr. It, R. Ross, chairm011 of
the Board of' Management, also pre-
sented Mr. Scott with an address and
a purse of $153 from the e0113rega-
ti011 In recognition of his eervoeis and ;
as a token of personal esteem 114r.
Scott, who is the emeeessole of a vole.:
HURON COUNTY
a
, Win. nd Gli
Mrs ray, tillett Tsvp.,
received on Friday, last, by command
of His Majesty, the Ring, 8 silver seta
vice medal, Won hy their son,
1110(03, dming the 18(11)11war. 11(1.1111 d i ell SOME, 18,11(1115 1(311'!' his re-
turn f mu oe
vrseas.
The dl()teemed in Victoria, on
Saturday, Ont. 111)1), of John Wesley
Connell, ex- el. P. P., and a. former
(1151(111111 of Winglutni. °Mee res-
idents of the town remember the Con-
nell fatuity quite well. His father
was a noted cradle tuaker in the days
befoie mowers. He also built several
homes, in Winghain,
Wm ri has been received in Seaforth,
of the death in a motel, 8001(119113, 10
Saskatoon. Mr, Twiss, who was 41
years of age, a pveseinet.t Saskatoon
busineee man and Rotarian, wars fat-
ally injured, when the car in which
be Was driving struck telephone pole,
on Lorne Ave., on Thureday last. Isla
died wit hnitt regaining conscionsnees.
He waa a son of Mrs. J. Twise, Sea -
forth, who loft, immediately rm. Sank.
afnoll. Are. Twiss left Seafortb,fn
1 012
Riehard, the nine-year-old snn (13
w. 0, 1811(1 Mrs. Reed, ;of Arthileitlw
wise badly 1)1111115(1 about the lege,
while he and a little brother and Sloe
ter were making lorebee from "eat -
talk " They were snaking the but,
ritehes vaith coal oil taken from 5. steel
barrel, in entire way, ohe of the
Slaein10(01185g10(01185rit ee gneer tile Oil hare
I.) arid an exploeion followed, The
11(111(3 )3 oil was thrown over all three
Children, but only Diek got Much of
of, exceptional quality, intends tubing i
a 801159 lo voice culture in Dertelt,
t, the alleys estal\PIng with Wight
burn 8