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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1921-3-24, Page 1VOL. 49 ,NU. 39 r$r2 00 per annum in ad'vaanse L'RUSSRLS. ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 24 921. Paid-up Capital $ 9,700,000 Reeervo - 1.8,000,000 • Resources 280,000,000' Safeguard Your Valuables The daily reports of fires and burglaries are plain proofs that no home is soe w 11u dad g ar or locked that it can be considered safe for the repository of valuable se- curities, documents and jewelry. At slight expense there may be rented at The Bank of Nova Scotia a safety deposit box in which may be lodged se- curities and other. valu- ables. • 10B • THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA F. H. Gilroy, (Manager, BRUSSELS New Adrartisements tale Tom's Cabin,.. Pay up—A. L. Kerr. Reed oats—Jas. Pottle. MoP Fertilizer—M.tt e641e. Wrong coat—D, Denman. Car ofsugar—Leitch & or k . Seed otatoo—John Work. Hatching ears—m, Grant. Horses for Haab -A ment Br s .Ferdwood slabs—Amerst Bros,. Rupture Expert—F. H. Seeley. Pigs for sale—Wm. Hollinger. Piano tuning—E. H. Stewart. Baby Chtoka—Joie T. Duane. Spring work—Stanley Watson. Rave you. Dyspepsia 5—Jas. Fox. Baby carrleqa for sale—Mrs. Volleck. Continuing to business—H, L. Stewart. MoncriefF Some folks are making maple syrup. 'Spring work is being figured ou now. Silver Corners cheese factory will get busy next month, 1Iet,erial Is being got ready for re- ' buildrg tire store for Mr, Pratt. Several emote of something akin to mumps have been on 1 h Program, Rev, Mr, GIbems, Toronto, will oe- epy the pulpit of Knox ohnrclr here next Sabbath afternoon. Wroxeter Sherrie- Gibson, Detroit, is holiday- ing at hie home here. Rey. Mr, Lymburuer was a visitor in Goderich this week+ R. B. Ilarris, Toronto, spent the week end with his daughter, Mrs, D. el, McTavish. H. Waller has purahasect.the- Ras. mussen block, girl will use the build- ing for the post office and dwellhtg. Wilfred King, of Howick, entertain- ed a number of friends on Friday evening -befb roleaving the farm he re- cently sold to McUutch nn brothers. The deathji took place, at her home iu Howiek, Saturday evening, of Mabel M. Menzies wife of David S. Sauderaon, Deceased was 36 years of age and had leen in declining health for8ryettes, suffering one Brights, di- sease. She was the youngest daugh Ler of James Menzies, of Molesworth. Mrs. Sanderson had an unusually height and cheerful disposition and will be greatly missed by her husband and 4 little ones for whom deepeet sympathy is expreinied.' Funeral took plane to the Wroxeter cemetery Tues- day afternoon, service being conduct. ed by Rev. De. Harkness: The horde of George ,S. and Mrs. Leckie, of Wroxeter, was the scene of a very happy .gathering on Saturday afternoon, March 12th, when a numb- er of the young friends of their daugh- ter, Georgina, being invited to share her 55th birthday celebration with her. The Little- folk played many games after which they were invited to the dining room where they were served from very prettily decorated tables. In addition to. the ` many other deli- cacies the handsome Birthday Rake, with its 6 lighted candles, held the place of honor, where ferns and prim- roses of many shades lent their loveli- ness and gave k hint of Spring in the MILLINERY We are not holding a for- mal Opening and as our New Spring Millinery is now ready everyy lolly in the countryside is invited to do us the favor of a call. Come and see the new styles, Miss Kingston Successor to Miss Inman DEPOSIT YOUR SAVINGS Regularity in depositing in,pur Savings Bank, even in small sums, will make your balance in- crease surprisingly.. For example: End End End Deposits of: - SstYr. 2nd Yr. 8rdYr. $ 1.00 Weekly $ 52.69 $108.95 $182.84 10.00 Monthly 121.66 246.92 375.98 OPEN A SAVINGS ACCOUNT AND IROVE IT. S68 THE CANADIAN BANK OFr COMMERCE PAID-UP CAPITAL $15,000,000 RESERVE FUND $15,000,000 WALTON BRANCH, J. M. McMillan, Manager. ' r yerseardismaffr Gunn's Shur -gain Fertilizer A FEW TONS ON HAND OF *THE ABOVE w FERTILIZE. ANALYSIS : • 181 291 282 Prices Reduced from$ 4 to $ 6 a ton recently coli NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER. , M. MovE TT1E y Phone 2 1$ Lot C 3 3, an, g, Grey Twp. . air, Innumerable gond wishes wets mingled with the adieus when at e later hour the happy little friends took a regretful departing. This win- some little maiden, who was the re. Baby chicks Iaaiea c.b. yWhpe ctk edurlatuitobnagof Irnirs oipient of en many pretty eonpli- menta and wiehesyfor the happy .re- turn of the day, is a neige of E, L, and Mrs. Cardiff, of Bruseele. Henfryn Service will be held 'in St. David's church, Henfryn, on Good Fa iday at 10 80 a, n5, On Sunday the Sabbath School opens at 2 p. m, and church service follows at 9 o'clock. Ethel Mrs. Jack Allen bas been enjoying a visit from her sister. Max Maynard spent the week with 0. and M� Mrs, 1i_a n Id. Mrs. J. Nichol on has been on the sick list for the past week. Union services will be held in the Methodist church on the evening of Good Friday, Ray. Mr. Kennedy will preach. Don't forget the platy "Mi•s. 'Tete- ple's Telegram," Thursday night. The biggest and best play ever presented to the public:. Come early and get a good seat. Admission only 36 and 25. Next Monday evening the W.- M. S. will hold their Easter Thank -offering in the Methodist church when Mre. T. 0, Johnston, District Organizer, of Gorrie, will address the meeting,; She, is a good speaker. Special music will also be provided. Box Social Tuesday 15th, under the auspices of Ethel Football Oltib, was well attended, although the weather was very inclement, attesting the in- terest of the people of the community in the Football club. A choice pro- gram was given consisting of Chair- man's addrees, Rev. F. 8. OKell, piano duet, Miss Leila Vodden and Mrs. Geo. Kreuter ; solo, Harold Vod- den„: reading, Gertrude. Purvis ; solo, Wm. Eckmier duet, Messrs, "Gold- ++++++++4444+44+44++++++++ 'Gold ++++d+++++444+44+41.1Y,.l,.t,.i.{.q.,i+ ■ Conti -nu ng � an Business • Having decided to remain in my present place of business your patronage will be greatly appreciated. I Watch for the Wagon q. this Summer with complete + live of Groceries, fresh, and ,+,, h at prices that are right. i• Thanking you for all past pat- a. nonage, + +F H. L. Stewart + a HEN'RYN + Hatching Eggs Barred Rocks i -year-old O. A. C. Strain S. C. White Leghorns Barron Strain Let me supply your needs. l0c above Market Prices, ` Now is the time to tiet rid of your uiongrels. Everett Hoover, Phone 2514 Brnsselit R. R. 8 Methodist Churches ETHEL CIRCUIT Next Sabbath, being Exeter, sermon and music will be of a weed alinteater. The uastor's entijeat -will be The Re. eurreotion Life" nt the regular per - vices, At Roe's Church Satiny afternoon, at •8 o'aloak'the Women's Missionary Soc- iety Annver8ery Will be observed when Mrs, T. 0, Johnston, Gerrie, Monition Dlstriat Organize,, will be the speaker, AUnion Servide'will be hold Good Friday evening In Ethel Methodist Oharoh, Commencing at 7.80 O'eloek, Rev. Mr, Kennedy will be the preaelter. Monday evening next the W. 111, S. Anniversary Thank -offering Will be held ht the Metbediet Chereli Ethel. M re, T. 0. Johnston, Gordo, who le the Diatriet Organizer, will give the ad. g areas. Publio eordlelly invited to ellthese eervloea, Hatching Eggs Off my Bred-to•lay strain of S. 0. R, L Reds, They stand up with the best of them when put to the supreme :tests of the Laying Con- test, Eggs 51.00 per setting. Ohioks 30e each, Book order early, and not be disappointed. JNOe T, DUNCAN Phone 7x Brussels Car of Sugar Expected to arrive at Ethel G. T. R. Special price off car. Market is firm hence the advisabil- ity of securing it. Leitch & Son Phone 5210 CRANBROOK fish" and "Sodawater" ; reading, Miss Bernice Dole ; orchestra ; solo, Cecil Bateman ; reading, Mrs, OKell ;'solo, Wm, Eckmier ; orchestra ; reading, Mrs, M. J. Slemmon ; solo, George Evans. Boxes were sold by auction, George Dunbar being the competent auctioneer, Proceeds were over $50 after expenses were paid. Belgrave School closes Thursday of this week for the Easter vacation. Rev. Mr. Vesce, a returned Mission- ary from Korea, will take the services in Knox ehurnhe n at Sabbath. Mrs. Geo. Procter, who underwent an operation at Win ham hospital., telim- provement. , is stilt there.We hope for early - prnvement The Christian Endeavor of Knox church was entertained most hospit- ably at the home of Robt. and Mrs. McKenzie, It was much appreciated. Jamestown Miss Vida McLeod has resigned her position as teacher of the Turnbull school, 16th Con. Grey township. Her health is none too good but we hope the rest will soon tend to her im- provement. Walton Bexox House and 34 acre of land for sale in Walton. Good sized. stable, well. cistern, .&a. Possession et early date. For further partioo. lure as to price, terms, b;e.. apply to Mus. J. S. Rralcers, R, R. No. 9, Walton. Phone 8710• Next Sunday.? jev. Jno. Gibson, Tor- onto, will preach in Duff's church. Ladies Aid will meet at tate Metho- diet Parsonage Friday afternoon of this week, at 2.30 o'clock. Morris Keep Jno. Robb's clearing Auction Sale in mind. The date will be Thurs- day of next week. List in this issue. M. M. ane Mrs. Cardiff, who have been here for co,m�ne time renewing old friendships, leflPhis week for Winni- peg, where they will tarry for a while. Stewart, sou of James and Mrs. Shedden, 4th line, underwent an oper- ation fora ndoi ppe nortrs Yost week. It vette a serious case but we hope the patient will soon be o. k, The rends have been in poor shape but will soon wear down entooth now that the frost is eliminated. A road drag would be a fine implement to help out at this season. Bluevale MRs, JAMES FRENCH DIES AT tJBIONVILLE.—At the residence of her Udtugbter, Mrs. James Thomson, nionyile, Markham township, Janet Rae, widow of the late James French, passed away on Saturday, March 12, in her85th year. She had lived for over 40 years in that neighborhood, respected and loved by all who knew her, lees, French had'8 grandsons on active service in Frauce, 4 of whom Paid the full measure of their devotion and rest in Flanders field, ;All through the 4 years of war she knitted and served deity with loving patience for our soldiers Of a family of 10, she leaves mourn her loss 3 surviving sons and 4 daughter's : James, of Unionville; Geot li e of Winnipeg a ; Samuel of Unionville t Mee. J. 1410• Naughton, Wroxeter ; Mee. 11 Thom. son, Winnipeg, and rs, 3. Brechin, Wyoming ; also 26 grandchildren. Grey The Lawrence Auction Sale of Farm stock, Svc,, next Tueeday afternoon, Last week Archie Engel, 18th Con„ ,attended the Shinn -flat lightning rod annual meeting at Guelph. He is the local agent. Last week Norman Iiopver, 9th Com was operated on for removal of tonsils and will soon be heartier than ever we hope. We are pleased to hear that John McNair is improving Lifter hie opera tion which was last week and hope he may be fully restored to his usual health. 3. 13earse, of Ingersoll, died at his home, in his 54th year. Ile was a brother t n of EL legates, who ie now owner of the Slyillett farce, Giiny town- ship, Who atteutled the funer'el, ilyd friends n Win, f 1Z tY1, Whit N sill t f Gerrit', forruorly of this townehip, wof be sorry to hear that bo leas been laid off-duty will ba vett' brief, Women's Missionary service will be held next Sunday afternoon at Roe's church at 8 reelects., when Mrs. T, 0. Johnston, Gerrie, will give an address. She is organizer for Wiugham trict, Regular moening service will be field its tiered and will be !;aster its character. ,0 r Cranbroos Next Sabbath evening at 7,30 o'clock a service in the interests of the W. M. 5, will be held to he ttddrested by the pastor. Offering for the Clothing Fund, North Wellington too 9 Biose Bali Association The annual meeting of the North Welling- ton Baseball As - etiolation was held at Palmer- ston last Friday lasted from 1.30 wm. ta'8 ithout iuterr p - tion. Much bust. nese was trans- " acted and many amendments to the rules were ad- opted. Out of some 24 Ilomirla- tions which coos ed on Wedoes- ki t.'i'' day, the follow- ing officers were elected : — Past President, G. M. McDonald, (deceas- ed) ; Fresident, D. P. Mcfarlahe, Hrfn- rleton ; Hon. President, W. A. Clarke, Palmerston (acct.); Hong Vice Presidents, G. Damn, Palmerston ; H.,Hillhouee, Clifford; S. J. Kemp, Listowel ; J. E. Oantelon, Clinton ; First Vice -President, M. W. Telfer, Blyth, Second Vice -President, Dr. E A.o Ro s, Minna- Forest ; Third Vioe-President, G 11. Linklater, Tees - water e Secretary -Treasurer, Treasurer Reuben then Horning,1 Palmerston ; sub-cammit- tee, President, Secretary, and 0. E. Judson, Wingham. Walkerton's claim against Cheeky for default of a game scheduled to be played on July 81 was not clearly set forth or defended, and the matter was referred to a committee, Player Pequegnat, Guelph, who took part in a league game with Tees- water,9t Brussels, presented his case in writing and was defended by M. B. Dunnage, Guelph. All the charges against this player were withdrawn. Player Darrel, of the same city, tak- iug part in the same game, with the same team, did not defend himself in any way and his case was referred to the O. B. A. A. with a recommeeda tion that be be censured. The suspension of Teeswater was raised after they bad defended them- selves on the stand taken in 1920. M. B. Dulmage, Secretary of the O. B. A. A., was present and addressed Lite meeting and spoke on protection of the N. W. B. A. in Ontario playoffs, He asked that all amendments and nominations for the 0 B. A, A., be made et once and forwarded to him, The adoption of he Spalding ball was endorsed and the offer of medals for the players of both senior and junior champions -was accepted. The formation of a Pub -Committee of 3 was adopted. Committee will be composed of President and Secretary of the league, with one member to be elected annually. Tbie committee will handle all pretests and business demanding immediate attention. A Nertheru League junior series will be opened in 1921, the junior players to be eligible to play eeniov for their club but to protest their 0. B. A. A, stand- ing, as junior must not play 1'tiI more than 3 senior games. The following nominations to the 0. B. A. A. Executive were made :— President, We Patterson, Peter - bore' ; First Vice -President, P. M. Kennedy, Toronto ; Second Vice - President, D. P, Macfarlane, Harris. ton ; Secretary -Treasurer, -M, B. Dul- mage, Guelph ; Acting Treasurer, A, J. Walsh, 'Toronto ; Councillor, Reu- ben Horning, Palmerston. The N. W. B. A, delegates and alternate dele- gates and alternate delegates to 0. B. A. A. were elected as follows :—R. Horning, Palm estop and a D. P Mac- farlane, , Hutltstou Entry fees will be received by the. Secretary tip to and including May 1, 1921, for both ltntior and senior series. Thegrouping will be handleddl ed by the sob-cemnittte, who will appoint con- veners and set dates of drafting sched- ules. .All amendments set down by the Ontario assoCiataon as being t•e-. commended were upheld. Many now entries are being made and some changes in grouping will have to be made. All players will be required to produce A. A, U. of 0. cards to be eligible to play i55 the league. The residence rule in the N. Ws 13, A, was amended to read May. let of the current playing seatten. The sub -committee will have power to handle any cases of application for %serried parmite, and their decision will be final. F, E. Elliott, for the past 5 years local .Lioense Inspector fol' the county of Perth, has been notified of a ppro manor to position of Prnvinoial Lic- ensee Inspector under the 0. T. A., with jurisdiction, throughout the.Pro- inoe, This hisn new position oa5riee d sttnetantial increase in salary, and entries as arewartl for gond services, Mr. Elliott retains the post of local In- speetor foe tido county of Perth, and will oontinue to reside in Stratford, W. H. &ERR, Proprietor Ae s ent7s E _ People We 7"eik About tt . I:t Draft Horses WING to uncertain Winter conditionswe had to par. chase more horses than or- dinarily required and we now offer for sale a choice of our stnclt until' quantity is reduced to our neres- clary requirements. limed Bros, - Brussels RUPTURE EXPERT BEBE SEELEY, FAMOUS Ire THIS SPECIALTY, CALLED TO STRATFORD. F, H. Seeley of Chicago, and Phila- delphia, the noted truss expert, will personally be at the Windsor Hotel and will remain in Stratford this Mon- day only, March 28. Mr. Seeley says : "The Spermatic Shield will not only retain any case of rupture perfectly, but contracts the op✓auiue in 10 days on the average case. Being avast ad- vancement over all former methods— exemplifying instantaneous effects immediately appreciable and with- standing any strain or position. This instrument received the only awatd in Englaud and in Spain, producing re- eults without surgery, injections, medical treatment or prescriptions. Mr, Seeley has documents from the United States Governments, Wash- ington D. C., for inspection. A11 cbatity cases feithout charge, or if any interested call, he will be glad to show same withoutcharge or fit them if desired. Business demands prevent stopping at any other place in this section. P 8.—Every t ort' a ed in this notice has been verified before.H.it the Federal and State Courts. --F. H. Seeley. Home OfB Office, 117 North De •bar t n St. Chicago. p East Wawanosh Council Council met on March 14th, with the members all present. Minutes of meeting read and confirmed. Deputation from Blyth waited on the Council rt.il in reference to a grant from the township in aid of the Mem- orial Hall in that village. On motion of Gillespie and Coupes 5100.00 was voted for this purpose. .Engineer's report on the Sturdy drain was read to several of the par- ties interested. Report was provision- ally adopted and Olerk instructed to have necessary By -Law in connection therewith prepared for next meeting of Council. Moved by Mr. Gillespie—Mr, Straugbau, that Reeve and Oouncillor Coultas inspect the Taylor bridge, Con. 6, and if the Contract is complet- ed to their satisfaction to pay the contractor, R. Vent, balance of amount stili due frim. A By.Law was read and passed mak- ing the following appointments. Pathmasters—J. B. Tierney, W. Kechuie, S. Johnston, R. J. "MoKee, Wm, Anderson, Geo. Snell, D. Mc- Cullough, A, McGowan, G. Caldwell, N. Radford. J. Dingwall, J. Wilson, E. Turney, E1. Johnston, W. Cook, Bert Taylor, M. Mason, T. Noble, M. Bell, J. Coultas, T. Wash, W. I'ether- gill, M. McDowell, W. McDowell, W. Bennett, P. McLean, P. W. Scott, J. S. Scott, R. Harrison, Er Stapleton, Ed. Walsh, A. Porterfield, M. Henry, P. Gibbons, G. Irwin, T. Montgomery, G. Coultas, S. McBurney, J. Shiell, W. A. Currie, A. Patterson, R. H. Scott, T. Taylor, W. Arbuckle Jr., Geo. Kerr, J. O. Currie, A, Ooulter, F. Davidson, 'W. Leggatt, J. Falconer, J. Sutherland, H. McGee, J. Beecroft, W. James and F, Devereaux. Poundkeepere—J. Hoerr, T. Mar- shall, J. 0. Stoltz, E. Taylor, G. Cun- ningham, H. McGee, A. Patterson, T. Robinson, H. Campbell, J. Coch- rane and J. 0, Currie. Fenceviewers—W, J. Parks, R. J. McGee, F. D. Stalker, J. Menzies sr., R, Shiell and A. Robertson. Sheep Valuators—J, Caldwell, ;J. C. Stoltz Js T. Currie and J. J. Kerr. Sanitary Inspectors—A, yMcGb a and R-Bhia11. McGowan Parties who have for years done their Statute labor on the boundary three and on Dons. 8 and 9 now on the Good Roads system, will have the privilege of either d Ie doing singg their Statute Labor on some of the adjacent conces- sions on sidelines or else have their work commuted at the rate of $1.00 per day. Councillor Ootltes gave a concise and splendid report of the meeting held in London recently regarding the electrification of the L. 11, and B. branoh of the G. T. R. Treasurer reported that he had re- ceived recently from the Dep. of Pub- lic Highway a cheque for $1217,09 be- ing 20 per cent of amount expended on roads and bridges in the township, last year. e 1The'Followiug accounts were paid : —A. Porterfield, fees as Div. Re- gistrar, $14,00 ; Corporation Of Blyth hall rent, Div. Court purposes, 57.50.; Municipal World, assessment rolls, dog tax ate, $20.78 ; J. Johnson, rep, washout Oen. 3, $2.00 ; W. A, Currie; gravelling on Oon. 11, $54,00 ; W. A. Ou rie , gravellingon Con. 12, $24.00 , 7.'hos. Taylor, inspecting gravelling coitracts,.-$5.50 ; R,Ooultes, expanses to London re -railway meeting. Council adjourned to meet again on Thursday, Apell14th, at 1 o'clock. A. PISRT10RWI1OI,D, Clerk, Lep, Downing is back to the store after bis recent illness. Principal B. S. and Mrs. Scott wil spend Easter with relatives in London las Ireland, of town spent tile wee end at Stratford with his daughter, Mts. Glazier. Mrs, 0. 04. Semis was at Ingersol last week attending the fupetai of , relative. Robert Breens, wbo was visiting her for the past few months, returned to De- troit last week, Mee. B. Woodley was quite ill during past week but is causiderably better Don we are pleased to state, Edward Lowry, Toronto, Polo v. oto. was visiting relatives and na old friends fr d i s e s u 13rus els, nee n Cityfl QeY o est arewell P e with Pt. him, g Miss Morris goes to her parental home at Petrotla for the Easter holiday Miss Geddes will visit at her home,. at Bel- grade, Mrs, J. T. Wood went to Chatham last Saturday for a visit. anticipating moving there shortly to join her buss bona. A. C. and Mrs. Dames are back frons Florida, The latter is visiting relatives at Mount Forest just .now, They bad an enjoyable stay, Mrs, J. T. Termvn and sou Jack who were visiting with Ino. and Mrs. Bate- man, Brussels, for the past few months left for their home at East End, Sask, Mrs. Stella Wheeler, daughter and son bave taken up resideaoe in Brussels, the former assisting Miss Kate Ewan aa housekeeper. The children will attend. school. Duncan Stewart, a well known Strat• fordite, was here for the week end on a visit with his sister, Mrs. Jas. Menzies, William street, wbo has attained her 93rd year. W. A.Irwin, Field Secretary National Sanitarium, Toronto, was here last week canvassing for the Gravenhurst Sani• tarium, Owing to the rush of entertain- ments he did not give' bis illustrated Lecture, Mrs, Tomlinson, of town, who has been visiting Hula herdaughter, Mrs g. Cru'c - tk Cruick- shank, Toronto, has been seriously i11. R. and Mrs. McKay, of Grev township, were at the Queen this week ak o' see city t her. Mrs. McKay is a daughter. Last Saturday night Tames Speir ar- rived home from the hospital, whore he spent the 5 weeks prior. Mrs. Speir went to Fergus and accompanied bite to Brussels. The patient is regaining his strength and will soon be able to be about as usual we hope. 0. E. Doll has accepted of a position as travelling representative fer the Shenn Lightning Rod Company of Guelph, He attended a meeting of the Co. last week. Mr. Doll has spent sev- ers. years in the lightning rod business and bis experience should stand him in good stead. THE Posr wishes him suc- cess. k z e DOW Church Chimes Easter sermons and music in the churches next Sunday. "The Gospel the soul's detector" was Rev. Mr. Stafford's theme Sunday even- inSpecial service in St. lohn's church on the evening of. Good Friday at 1.3o o'clock. Ladle's Guild of St. John'sclturch will meet at the home of Mrs. 8, Whittard at 0.30 p, m. on Thursday. Next Sunday Rev. A. Morrison, of Kirkhill, Glengarry, will occupy the pulpit of Melville church at both ser- vices. St. loon's church Vestry meeting will be held Monday evening at 8 o'clock, All members of the congregation are urgently requested to attend. Easter Sunday special music at Sr John's Church when the rboir will be' vested for the let occasion. Carl Sim- per's Easter Anthem will be rendered. Don't forget the Easter Cantata Moo - day evening next by the choir of the Methodist church, assisted by members of the Sabbath School, Program at 7.45 o'clock. Thursday evenieg of this week the re- port of the recent Dominion Alliance. Temperance Convention, in Toronto, will be given in the Methodist church, Brussels, by Miss Jessie Strachan, who was a delegate to the Convention, Mr. Ratcliffe, of Arkona, Lambton County, was the preacber in Melville church last Sunday and discoursed profitably on Acts r7 -x6 in the morning' "and Luke t 1-10 vent day evening. be conducted he weekly prayer service. ADDITIONAL, LOCALS LIKED HIS e COMPANY. — A neighbor's rbur's hen ensconced herself under the seat in one of the Rural Mail Courier's xig at the Postoffice, Brussels, and went the round trip without a cackle. Whether the fare was paid by a fresh egg we did not learn. 62517 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, --.Dr. William Sloan and Mrs. Sloan, of 191 Dunn avenue, Toronto, celebrated their band wedding anniversary ou March 4th, when a large number of friends called at their resideaoe to 'congratulate them on this unique event. They have resided in Parkdale, on of the suburbs of Tome - to, for 39 years, and' the genial dotter bas been Treasurer of Parkdale Presby- terian chureb for the last 35 years. The doctor is hi bis Both year, and Mrs. Sloan in bet Brat. Both are in the very bit of health, and have every indication of many years of activity still ahead of them. They are formerresidents of Blyth, where the Doctor had an extol. sive practice, and where be tools alt ac- tive Part a politic& afa i re oittBeat ldurotin the Liberal interest againsttbe Ike Themes Farrow, former. ly of Brussels. We are sure that the merry Old friends of the Decree and his wife in this locality will Wish totem many more yeat'e of weddedbtiss,