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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1921-9-15, Page 1VOL. 5o NQ, Iz ' zoo per annum in advance BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, imiomplowihowtototowsoimi, ha closed the Bibl( and talked to the congregation, ehowhig }le yeas most familiar with the euhject and lead giv FAIL en It deep study. Vire know that tole, tee tan Will be a welcome visitor at any time, During the evennrg set vice FAIR alias Pearl Watson sang, "There's e bee 1 " beautiful and o SPEC1AL ni well rendered and himuch appreciated. , Her sola was 113111•1 111111111111111111/13111111111111111111113111 FOR 2 DAYS Tin Boilers AT FALL FAIR Copper Bottom Price $2.50 Geo. R. Weller, BRUSSELS New Adbortisements Lost -Dr. Parker, Cow for sale -M. Lowe. Special sale -R, Thuell. Millinery -Miss Hingaton, 2a Brownlee -F, R,Smith. Men's Snits -Joe r'chwadron, Fountain Pens -J, R. Wendt.. Pigs for sale-Oeoll Bateman. Poultry wanted -R, Thomson. Honey for sale -L. Wheeler, School Fair-Bluevale School. Bargain list -R. W. Ferguson. Weekly Store News -James Fox, Fall Fair Special -Oen. R. Weller, Special Attraction -Family Theatre. Caretaker wanted -DON Church Walton. Sapper and Entertainment -Melville Church. fflistrizt Latton Henfryn Corn le a fine crop about here. Brussels Fall Fair Thursday and Friday of this week. Our merchant, Mr. McMillan, isdo- ing a good business and we wish him The re -opening services of St. David'e church were marked by suc- cess in every particular. Good con- gregations attended and listened with Interest to Rev. Mr. Westgate, of Sandwich, a former rector. who gave 2 good sermons. Rector Ingram also Methodist Churches ETH EL CIROLJ/T Anniversary . Sermons Will be preached in Ethel Methodist Church Next Sabbath at 11 a, and 7 p. m. by m. Rev. G. N. Hazen, D.D. LIBTOWEL Free-will Offering.. Special Music by the Choir. Everybody- is cordially invited to these eervicee. took Part. Special offering totalled over $80.00 The church is much im- proved but a comfortable horse shed to badly needed to provide aceommo- dation for horeee and riga. That will come later:. Bluevale School Fair next Tuesday. See advt. Anniversary services of Knox Pree- byterlan Church, Bluevale, will be held Sabbath, Sept. 26th. will Dr, Harkness, Wroxeter, has been Invited to take charge andwill preach at 11 a. In. and 7p.tn. Jamestown W. S. Forrest took in the Fair in Toronto last week. Mies Viola McLeod commenced teaching in her school near Palmer- ston last week. Mise Murdean McLeod, Lucknow, has returned to her home after spend- ing a few days at the home of Wm. Moses. Miss Bessie Moses, accompanied her aunt, Mrs. E. McLean, aureate for Fort William, as far as Toronto and attended the Exhibitiou there. It would be a good object lesson to take some of the .Pathmasters over local road beat and see its condition and the way noxious weeds have been cleared off the highway. The sale of plank at the Jamestown bridge, under the direction of Inspec- tor Snell found purchasers in Peter Scott, Simpson Bros., Win. McDon- ald, Ricbd, Miller and F.R. Smith. A new floor of spruce uoe was Y put ut on the bridge, THAT'S OMR OLD BOY,—The Kinear- Review speaks of a former well known resident of this locality as follows ;— Rev. J. yttimbals, oampboilville, who is well known in this section, occupied the pulpit in Knox church last San - day evening. In spite of the fact tbat he was suffering from a cold, he de- livered a splendid and most convince lug sermon. After reading the text, HoneyftrSa'Ie Mostly Clover with a little Fall Honey with it. 12L cts. a lb. Clover Honey also on hand. Phone 5824 L. WHEELER Friday 9 Sept I U Special Attraction_ AT THE Family Theatre' `Down Nome' A new Super Special adapted from the famous old Book "Dabney Todd" This Picture is given entirely for the benefit of the East Huron Ageicultural Society. Admission : TWO SHOWS Adults 30o 1 Ohlldren 15e.. 7,30 and g, to rr Moncriofi ALEX, FRASER PASSED Awx ,— Last Friday an old and well esteemed resident of this Iocnlity, iu the person of Alex. Fraser, 14th Cone responded to the imperative call, after a length- ened period of poor health for about a year, He was In his 70th year. Fun- eral was held Tuesday' afternoon to EIma Oentre cpemetery, Rev, Mr, Chandler, deceased's pastor conduct- ing the service. In addition to his widow there are 2 sons, William and George, both in the West, who are ex- pected home, and 2 daughters, Mrs, I. Rathwell and Mre. M. Fer'g, of this community, Mr. Fraser spent some time in the West where he was inter- ested in real estate, but bad been. home for the past year. He was a mason by trade and enjoyed the re- spect of all who knew him, Seen - petite, is expressed for the bereaved, Wroxeter SCHOOL PAIR.—Annual School Pair, held on the school grounds Thursday, was a decided success. Weather was favorable and this aided in making a very enjoyable afternoon. Exhibits consisting of vegetables, fruits; bak- ing, dowers, fancy work, poultry and livestock were ell excellent although not so numerous as last year. 5 schools entering exhibits were Nos. 8, Turnberry l 13 Howick ; Junior and 'Senior Departments Wroxeter ; Howick and•Grey School. Fit et Prize for best represented school was won by No. 13, Howiok and 2nd by Wrox- eter Primary School There were many entries in -the various races which were thoroughly enjoyed by young and old, CALLED Ix HER YouTH.—A. feeling of sadness prevailed in the community when it was learned that Winnifred Munro, youngest daughter of Mrs. Munro and the late Alex. Munro, had passed away on Sunday night, Sept. 4th, at Gr'avenhuist. She bad been Leaching school in Winnipeg when her health became impaired, necessit- ating her return home in June. A month ago she went to Gravenhurst, hoping to benefit by the change but other complicatious setting in proved too much for her weakened condition and she passed away suddenly, her mother only reaching her bedside a few hours before her decease. Win- nifred was in her 24th year and had been a particularly clever student. Of a bright disposition, she had a cheer- ful word for every one and her death is deeply deplored. She is survived by her mother, a sister, Annie, and 3 brothers, Donald, Jno. and Allan, for whom sincerest sympathy is felt in their sore affiietatel. A private funeral was held to the Wroxeter cemetery Wednesday nfrernonn, the Rev. Dr. Harkness officiating. NEwss NOTES —Jon. and Mrs. s. Respire are bolidayiog with relatives in ssex.—Jacob Willits, London, has purchased Robert aiiichell's farm, stock and implements, situated in Howick Twp., takes possession Cot. 1st. Mr. Mitchell will move to Wing - ham where he has purchased a home. —Roy Hamilton arid family returned to Detroit on Sunday. They were ac- companied by Miss Alice Hamilton,— Mee. F. -V. Dickson, Toronto, spent a few days in ' the village recently.— Arthur Wearring is attending the, London Fair this week.—Mies Helen McLean a left this hi week for WinR ha m wham she is taking a business enm'se. Her position in the Hawick Mutual Office is being filled by Miss„Nell Volutes.—George and Mts. Leckie have returned from a visit to Toronto and Niagara Falls,—Merlon Howe vas home from Totem te,for the week nd.—Mre. A. E. Cavanagh, Toronto, a visiting hat, father, W. A. Ruther- ord.—Me Steele, Bolton, and da0gh- er, Miss Steele, a returned mieston- ry from China, were guests at the tome of Herbert Nanning last week, Mian L. nicks, Teeswater, a fnrmer sachet here, was a recent visitor with Miss M. Harris.—A. H. Moffitt, ,rmdou, called on friends here on unties, —Council Chamber le tieing fitted up in readinese for the Public ,Weary which will he moved shortly, Miss Aura Kitchen, Toronto, is 'siting her parents, Fred. and Mrs. i r - tche a ,foo. Re: a u hetfl rCalgary; d, former u business t I mac oral hel'P, was a Poent visitor in the village,—bliss B. oDougal le spending a week with nronto friends.—Mon Oily meeting of he Woinen'e Institute was held in rs. Pope's rooms last Wednesday i(ern0on, Duties of a Secretary ere discussed by Mrs, Jno. linger ter which short at tittles on "The ir-ship's Fate and Peace,” were giv- i by Mrs. J. R, Wendt, This was flowed by a talk by Miss 15, Hazle- nod on "Lessons learned from a ve- nt vi tto '1 NUE tire Belmora Institute."— es. ttA ]tut t e, — es. Bevin inn and r Mr, and Mee. g sic - t to returned to Cleveland id Mo oda ving come to attend the faneral of air neice Mies 1V. Munro.— tnonget recent visitoes to the Tor - to exhibition were T. A. and Mrs. bson, Mrs. Shetvell and daughters, hn and Mrs, Douglas, J. R. Wendt, Davey, Wm, and Mrs. Robinson, Robinson; Mrs, 'Wallet and daugh- re, Lorne Realm, Mrs, T. G. Hemp. 1, Thos. Brown, 0, and Mrs, White, me.Ritchie.—Owing to anniversary vices being held at Salem, the ser- e was withdrawn in Eire Methodist itch Sunda evening.—Wm. Dodds s purchaser) W. Galloway's farm Ilowiok.- Rise Jennie Earls has le to Stratford Where the will rit- e Normal School.—School re -open- Tuesday With the following staff e a t I S I v a r M T ti nr r, w of A et to w ce M In ha tit A on Gi Jn U. to hit [ser via chi ha Id got ten ed THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER Ig, rgzi Bluevale (vasrot.iaeiirsuise Elltt 13rynne, daughter of Wm, and Mrs, Brytuis; Brussels, We bops Mr. anti airs. Rural Ames will live to enjoy their Golden S chool Wedding, ■ air, Will be held ori Bluevale School Grounds Tuesday,. September lOth Parade, Chorus Singing, Public Speaking, Sports, Booth on the Grounds. Admission 100. ' All children free. SUPPER SERVED in Methodist Church Baeement. Admission 26 and 15 cents. toomilmonwwwil Fine Concert at Night Westfield Orchestra ; Mise McElroy, Elocutionist ; Mt. Scott Forbes, Vocalist ; Mr, Jack Ernest,' Hawaiian Guitar; Miss B, Abel, Accompanist. Admission 55 and 15 Oonte. of teachers :—Continuation work— Mrs. Birc11a11 and Miss E. Sanderson, Public School—Miss Nichol and Miss Janie Howe, the latter taking Miss A. Munro's place for a week.—Jno, and Mrs. Patterson, Harriston, spent Sunday with their ,sons, Wm, and Herbert here, Ethel Ooasronmaati house for sale with 8 bed- roo,ns, parlor, diningroom, Summer kitchen, pantry, cellar, good fame stable, hen house, fruit trees and ee acre of land. EDWARD FLAmdnslt, Ethel, CoMFORTASLS brick hone for sale, with furnace, kitchen and woodshed, hard and soft water, stable &c., situated on Main street, Ethel. For particulars Phone 2226 or 188 Erns. eels Central. A Tennis Tournament has been on the program. Threshing ]e on the program now. Good time is being made this year. Mrs. Charles Cleaver was visiting her sister, Mrs. Dan, Machan, SIcKil- ioMiss Rhea McLelland is attending High School in Brussels. We wish her success. Miss Muriel Halla has returned to Stratford where she has beeu attend- ing High School. Mrs, John McNeil, who underwent an operation for appendicitis, is mak- ing favorable recovery. Miss Edith Ferguson} returned to Toronto last week whore she will con- tinue her work as nurse. Methodist church service here was withdrawn on account of the anniver- eery services at Union.Sunday even- ing last. Thos, and Mrs. Snow, Milton, and Tom and Mrs. Galbraith, Ash, have been visiting at the home of Chas, and Mrs, Cleaver. a vasFerguson,I'el a who hoe. been em - ployed on gthe steamer "Dalhousie City" during the holidays, returned home this week. Harvest Home and Thankoffering service will be held in the Methodist church here on Sunday next, Sept, 18th. Rev. De. Hazen, Listowel, will occupy the pulpit morning and even- ing, ven- tn lee. 0. Usher, Luoknow, W. B. and Mrs. Snider and children, Wood- bridge, and J. R. and Mrs. Douglas and daughter leImmete, Helmet re were visitors with Will. Brown B a and hie mother,of thisr, y to alit . Ethehas been treated to an exhibi- tion of what the town would look like with lights. lt.'s a great improvement and should convince everyone that "Yes" is the only proper way to mark your ballot. Be a "booster" not a L'noatel'," Women's Institute Thursday after- noon of next week at 2 30 at the home of Mrs. G. M. Mitchell. Subject will be "Oo.operation of Home and School." Reading by 51re. Falconer. In response to Roll Call favorite pickle recipe is asked, Turn out and give a lively tone to meeting. Wednesday of Inst week School Fair was held here. It yeas a great 8llccee5 al tt and credit to those Laking part. Exhibits were of a first-class type. Concert in the evening was held in the Town Hall. Program cnn- sieted ofsolosc and duets 1 tMessrs, by Lightfoot and u Pa uenat snit�' solos byMiss 6s g MOL o instrumental e d, 9C ILWCIILaI UI11aiC on man- dolin and guitar as well as violin selec- tinne, piano Woe, ',endings, etc. Pro - Seeds over $40 after expenses were paid, Thank -offering meeting of the Wo- man's Missionary Society, Presbyteri- an church, will be held next Sunday at 2.80. Speaker will be Rev. Dunean McLeod, Formosa, one of the ablest Missionaries of the Presbyterian church. A rare treat is in store for any tette can hear hint as he is above the ordinaryin that line, 1 rl s and gP holds hie audience, Mr. McLeod od would specially v like all the yarn people to be present and ]tear' hie mese. sae, Special thank -offering will be taken at meeting. The 25th anniversary of the wedd- ing of Joseph and Mrs, .Aures, Ethel, was observed o, Sept, 5th when about 40 relal lues and Aold friends assembled. at the home. tine social time was enjoyed by all. Tables were SPI On the lawn and full justice wile done 10 the good things provided. Rev. Mr. Johnson, Brllseele, made a neat ad- dress expresshlg congi'allilatious and good wielies fee Mr, and Mrs, Ames and family. The Inlet made a suitable reply. Gifts of cut glue and silver marked the annivaraary, The bride and groom of 25 years age were well showered with Confetti. airs, Aloes Morris Last Monday Township Council met in the Ilei!, Wm. Soucll, Bfd litre, left /met wee on a tripp to the West, his eon -in -la was seriously 111, Gordon 'Rintoul was at Drayto last Sunday supplying the Presbyte Ian church pulpit, bliss Reid the new teacher at S. S, No, 11 has commenced her duties, ISet home is near Walton. Hurrah for Brussels Fall ,Fair Thursday and Friday of this week. Our township folk will be on hand. Morris township pupils were well represented at the school Fair held at Belgrave last Friday and some of them will be exhibitors at Brussels Fall Fair Thursday and Friday of this week. Wednesday of last week ahntlt a score of old neighbors motored to Newton, Perth Co., and spent a day With Thos, and Mrs. Waddell, former- ly of Browntown locality, at their comfortable home. The visitors re- port a most enjoyable time, ()HANC+E- OP SERVICE.—Owing to neaensary repairs and improvements to Sunshine church the usual Sunday School and preaching service next Sunday will be held at the home of James Russell, 5th 110e, at the usual house. Church was struck by light- ning a few weeks ago. John S. McLean, Columbus, Ohio, accompanied by George and Alts, Stratton and son and Mrs, Reesor, and daughter Jean, were here for a visit with F. H. and Mrs, Kerney. The Latter is a netts of Mr. McLean and the visiting ladies daughtere. The trip was made by motor. Al,, McLean was a former St. Marys, Ont., resident and Is now engaged in manufacturing banking and store fixtures. M ,TRInmpIAL.—A• quiet wedding was solemnized on Sept, 7t11 at "Snru- merland Farm," the home of Henry Johnson, when his daughter, Hester Lillian, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with A. Manville Brad- burn, :of East Wawanosh. As alen- deleshons wedding march was played by Mies Metcalf, Blyth, a very intim- ate friend of the bride, the twain to be married took their places before a bank of fame and flowers, the impres- sive service of the Anglican church being conducted by Rev. W. B. Haw- kins, of Blyth. Bride, who was uh- attended was becomingly gowned in a dress of white kitten's ear crepe, with faciugs of shell pink and overdress trimmed with hand embroidery and bugle beads, carried a baguet of sweetheart roses and ferns, After the ceremony Miss Josephine John- son, sister of the bride, sang "0 I Perfect Love." Congratulations over, the guests sat down to a dainty wedding breakfast. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful pres- ente. Mr, and Mrs. Bradburn left OH the afternoon train from Blyth, amidst w oho ere of and wishes hes and confetti for Toronto, Deserouto, and other places principally among rela- tives of the room, 8 the bride going away in a suit of nigger brown broad- cloth and hat of brown chiffon velvet with touch of burnt orange. On their return they will bake up homemaking on "Clover Leaf Lodge Farm," their many friends wishing that their hap- piness may continue for many long years, that their beighest and best aspirations may be fully realized and all their attempts for the good of each other and the community in which the live will be crowned yw ti with a glow- ing !I t w ing ence9se. It 15 0 r- Beigrave Brusseis Fall Fair Thursday and Friday of Ibis week. Belgrave Branch of the Women's Institute will entertain the Wingban( Institute at the home ofeirs. W. J. Procter Tuesday, Sept. 20. Program will be given by Wiugbant Branch.. We are sorry to state Richard Proc- ter, J,, P., is laid aside from his usual activity owing to a disabled knee. It is to be hoped the ailment is only tem- porary and will soon be removed. Harvest Home Thanksgiving ser- vice Sunday afternoon next at 230 o'clock in Trinity Uhurch, Mrs, (Res.) Hawkins will sing a solo and St. John's:Ohurch choir, Brussels will also take part. $185.00 is asked as the Thank -offering on this occasion. The School Fair last Friday was t1 splendid success, largely attended and number and quality of exhibits .A 1. 10 schoole ate included. Parade of pupils was fine. Concert in the even- ing well attended and altogether the management is to be congratulated, Prize list and other particulars will be given later'. Anniversary sermons will be preach- ed in the Presbyterian church next Sunday at 11 and 7 by Rev. Mr. Mc- Callum, Lucknow, Special music al- so. Monday evening the annual Tea Meeting will be held. After supper, which will i b e salved from 8 to so' - clock, a chain program will be given including vocal selections by the choir, duets, snlos and addresses. Miss Mcllroy,»Blyth, will give elocutionary nutnbers. Don't forget the date. Tickets 25 and 35 cents. DISTRICT MEETING.—Next Slouchy the Fall meeting of the Winghant District will be held iu the Methodist church here opening at 0 a, na. In the afternoon a District Missionary Con- ference will 0onvene, at %vitiate 4 dele- gates are expected from each circuit, as well as pastors, Rev, Dr, Hazen, Listowel, and Rey. J. IC. Beaton, B. D., of China, are expected to address the gathering. An effort is to be made to increase the iblisslouary tv ings 25% over last year, Rev. Mr, Clark, R„ 5, Hoover and W. Ill, Kett ftLPH[RY BELMONT PARLORS' OUR Choice new stock of Fall Millinery is now on exhibit and we will be glad to have the Ladies call and inspect the same, Will not held a Formal Opening. Miss ilingston erree,d1 Ilan,] Coal IBeate/. for stale cheap. are delegated to e Rend District meet- ingf0•tou 131 uetela. The sari ne+vsIrl'ihe (lert.h of .elks, Jae. li Lind watt ) er',•: n' l Tuegday, Aug 211, by h t .twat, (112 S.:3 For- 'ic1li, ah•t ht• •ipt•1' the Sumner h •te- 11,•01'. ,ahs ,« nutlike name R.. tg j�,!,-+l,' 11'eelen, oat the eldr+at danght •1 nt u,. !ate Jee. I1. Beautrlon, 2tel live, 31•'11'1", and wee mai tied to her now bereft husband, Inv. H. Lind,•nf East \Vawatir,h, Dee. 2(1t0, 1902 and moved Wet in 1004 The remains were brought to her unate'e,. Jae. A. Braudom, by tier huebaud and S, S. Forsyth, who sweat West a`few weeks ago. The beautiful wreaths which acc0rnpauied the body allowed the esteem in which she was held. Funeral nn Sunday was tbe largest in the diatt•ict for some time, many friends coming from a distance, Pall- bearers avet'e 3. A. Btandon, J. A. Geddes, Win. Geddes and Dr. D. Oeddes, uncles, and 2 enueius, Mayor N. L. Brandon, of St. Mars, and B. Brandon, Draytnn. 3 sisters, airs, \Valtee Allison, Estevan ; Mrs, S. S. Forsyth, Belgrave, and Stella, Frob- isher••, also 8 brothete Will. and Roy Breedon, Frobisher, and H. (4, Bran- don, Alameda ; iter hn'band and airs. Brandon ate left to monl'n their lose of u loved tune. The community share lu the sympathy, Grey Council meeting last Monday. A number from this township are attending London Fair this week. Last Sunday da 9 Ja- . Pearson, as n B. A. gave a fine dise0nrse at Rue's Church, Miss Eveiyti Stspheus. Gortie, was visiting Mrs. Stanley Wheeler for a week' Fa11 at Brusseis Thursday and Friday f:hie week. Welch nut Por tite () Sy lies both as exhibitors add s,glttse, r8. D,nilt (lontteet for cleaning a por- tion of the Brewer Drain will be let by Public Anction on Saturday next, at 4 p. no, at Lot 3, tem. A Grey Town..,INC Ai(Nann, Reeve. Mrs. Vin McNair and Donald at- tended ed thenv L e Centennial G tt onto i and Re- union, near Dutton, on Labor Day and had an enjoyable time. They also visited at St. 'Thomas and London. School re -opened in nutshell's eeh0ol house last week with Miss Mary Clark, of Brussels, as teacher. There is also a new teacher at Fultoir's ethos'', bliss Matthews, of London. Lieu week Wilfred Whitfield, Char- les Iitlttety, Geo, 15 Speiran and (neo, Michel went on a mettle trip, taking in the Exbibitino and also seeing the 815)115 at Niagara Falls and Buffalo, The reinter acted as chauffeur. Suceesoful Aura vernes y Sex vises wer9 held last Sunday lit Lluinn church. Spleuditl se( 211 ne were preached by Rev. air, Chte , lirucsele. elilirrh choir, and 1}159 SU'a.:tan ( Bros. eels) gave excellent utnsiea: 10.1111 hers and cong! egatiolls were gond. $1.411()0 was plated on the plates, whi+tl, will be increased else ui lo about 5200 • is expect. Net - ed when allcontributions are made. LAT[. HENJAMEN Trt'E*-The late Benjamin Trick, who died at his Mime, Grey Township, on Sept. 3rd, aged 78, was hitt alightly known to our readers tithing moved from Clift'"rd to this community,.I.et 30, Oon, 18, less than 4 years ago, Deceased had been in Ins nettel gond health and was quite active to within u week of his death. Monday, Aug, 20th, he suffered as slight stroke and ort Male following Thursday a seetlml and more .severe one, leaving the entire light side p ara- 1 7Nd and makat, speech impossible. Front (hen he was in aE'm i•n[llifl[ [1.1118 cnnditinn;till Salm day when at.11a, tn. tit neaearully (+algse11 away. Ilia widow, 2 sons and 2 (height ars survive viz 1 --Albert, (I., 011floi d ; Fred, (,trey Township ; Mrs, J. II, Wade, Ford- 1vic11 ; t\irs. LNu is \Vhttfir.ir1, Walton. 'Pituelal from leis lair' hemp wee large- ly attended Tuesday, nth inst. Re. maitre were taken be- motor hearse to 011t'ford fat interulent. Ptallbearere were his eau$ Alht,rt and Fred, son-in- lew, J, II. Week mei 3 .surviving bro- teeee_Jamee, Cotswold ; 'John, Hes- peler ; anti ('1 tiles, Guelph. An 111' valid sister, Mrs, Charles Letterell, of Eton, Rainy River, also 5111•vives. eseepeeed eher5In the synmitthy of. unmernnw friend''. Arr. Tuck was highly es(eetnetl by all who knnW him and deservedly so, W. H. KERR, Proprietor Special - Sale .11 Hotpoint Appliances REDUCED RATES. Sept. 16, 17 & 19 ALSO farm light Appliances APPLY TO R. THUELL, Brussels The 'second meeting of the newly organized "Evevbody'e Mission Circle was held on Friday last at the home of Miss Mable Speiran, The girls are very enthusiastic, and an enjoyable and profitable time was epent. airs. Foreman is tlae highly esteemed Pres- ident, OARD OF 'PRANIgs —1 wish to record my thanks to neighbors and other frteoda for their kind deeds, words of sympathy and dowels bestowed in cdnuectton with the illness, detni8e and burial of my wife, They were appreciated wore than I can tell by words, Yours Truly, W. HUTCHINSON, Walton CARtwAKRa for Duff's Church, Walters, wanted. Deities to commence Cot. In. Apply to 122 OovJRmaag ing Heard. Brussels hall Fair Thursday and Ft iday of this week, Annual Sobool Fair will be held here on Thursday next, Sept. 22nd. Don't forget. Walton was one of the pioneers and Is atilt a leader. Mrs. P. Gardiner and daughter were away to New York, Atlantic City, Buffalo and other American cities for a holiday visit with relatives and friends. They had an enjoyable' time. Rrotneu'a Institute will meet at the home of Jas. Simpson next Wednes- day ata p. m. lobs, Jas. Hemphries will deal with the subject "let Aid in Emergency Oases." All will be wet- 00M RBTe. URN OF AN OLD "SALT".—After a smooth and most enjoyable voyage to and from the Old Land Robert Coutts arrived safely home to Walton atter an absence of a couple of mou- ths. He left here on July lst and sail- ed from Montreal on the Tunisian, the trip occupying 10 days, landing being made at Glasgow, A number of Can- adian school teachers were amongthe passenger list, Taking train for ]din - burgh 2dr. Coutts passed through the heart of Scotland,` crops being poor on account of the dry weather. At Leith a boat yeas taken for Aberdeen then to Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, to Fair Isle and on to Larwick, the Co. town, Shetland Islands, where a slater lives. A 24 mile run by motor landed the visitor at Walls, the home of 4 sis- ters and a brother, e roar 30 relatives in all. It ears was 50 i y s nc Mr, Ooutta was thele before so he noted many chap - gee and improvements, people better off. The population of the Shetlands is about 25,080. They deal largely in sheep and small farmiug, raise the well known ponies that sell from $120 to $150 each. Fishing is also followed by many and money made at it, some clearing es much as £3000 in herring fishing in 8 weeks. Population is on the decline, people going to New Zeal= land and Aastralia largely. The folk ere gond church goers and many deep- lyreligions. The visitor took in 5 ser- vices one Sunda There y are differ- ent denominations, The folk over 70 years of age receive a government pension that helps ilt their mainten- ance. Left on August llth for home, spending 2 days in Edinburgh visiting to trice, Came name on tlle$retorian many women and children being a- board. Saw the coast of Ireland front ship board and encountered lee bergs off Belle Isle, Reached Montreal on August 23rd, was not sea sick and should not be as thin was his 28th tI ie over the Atlantic. Ontario looked goad to Alr. Coutts, with its well tilled far•rns and fertile fields. After seeing much hill, heather and barrenness, he was glad once mora to be back to the land of his adoption, The trip was greatly enjoyed by the traveller and anyb tdy whn wants to be instructed on life in the Shetlands seek the op- o •tun' r tt of tt chat withMr, a 1 y Oo tte. Few teen uee n are h .tt e ern ed sk on thou - taints of points of interest concerning oth sea and land. He Was for many years aboard a whaling vessel Oranbrook Shoot Fair Wednesday afternoon of thin week, Hugh Cunningham has purchased prnpeety in ]algin County, [tear St. Thomas, yellers he purposes making his home. East Huron Fall Fair, at Brussels, .Thursday and Fr[da n4 this y week, Y •will be the at tl ' Aetitll lta [118 people 0 T this community, Lest Sunday afternoon Rev. Mr. °Kell, Ethel, preached in tbe Metho- dist church Here, the pastor taking anniversary services at Union church. Frank and airs. McDonald and family, Hamilton, were welcome guests at the home of Sas. D. and Mrs. McNair last week end. They made the trip by motor. We are pleased to state Mee Bessie Leitch was granted hot Entrance Mending to High Seho01 andie attend• tug school at Brussels this term. We Wish her. emcees. In edditine to the Innrning servlee in Kuox; cisut'ch. a 'Pbank,offeriug ad- dress, tinder ntlspi0Ps of W. M, S. will be delivered, at 7,80 p. to by, Rev, Duilean McLeod, a returned Mission• ar7 from Formosa,