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VOL, 52 NO. 39
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BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDA Y, , MARC
19' X.924
palace
Bakery
The Home of
Qualitk Bread
Buns, Rolls and Pastrg
24 oz, Loaf Sc.
We use the best materials in
the making of our Bread,
and all work ie done under
sanitary conditions.
Special Baking of Pastry
every week -end.
W. E. Willis
Phone 82x Proprietor
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New Advertisements
Local -S. Carter
For sale -F. Raddntz
For sale -Mise Franck
Specials -R. Ferguson
Mort wanted -S. S. Cole
For sale -Joseph Engler
Coal-Wittou & aineapta -
Watch found -Tun Pon.
Auction Sale -Thos Burke
House tor sale -Alex, Dark
Hydro wiring-Robt Thuell
Special prices -V. 0. Brantley
Pigs for sale -B. Holienbeok,
Auto Lloenses-A. G, Smith.
Car of oats -Gordon knight
Auction Sale -D B. Ballingnll
Douce-Brnesele Young -People
Beed for Sale -A. W. Whitfield.
Spring MI11Isery-M re. Hayden
Eggs for hatching -Alex. Perris
Dressmaking-tilse Lizzie Bryonee..
Flax seed for sale—John McDonald
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Eggs forbatebing-Barvey Bryans.
Barber outfit for sale -J. H. McLaren
Factory beech-Amont Bros. & White
Face on the Bar Room Floor -Theatre
Notice to Creditors -W, J, Cardiff estate
MoLaaghiln-BulokCars-Anderson Brae.
tiaxstrx. .clans
a fife member by the society, Miss
Grieve wee a member of First Presby=
trivial) Church, and of tire Woweree
Miesionary Society and Ladies' Aid,
She is eurvived by one sister, Mies
Bache) Grieve, and two brothers,
Thomas, Seaforth, and William in the
West. The funeral, which wee
Bev.rr,H Laiki», DedDbylter pastor,
Atwood
Part of the Zola Memorial of
Scotch granite, on which is inscribed
the names of eoldlere who died in the
world war, arrived here this week
and has been put in place by the eon -
tractors, When the etatue from Italy
arrives the monument will be com-
plete.
Duloie Coghlin, daughter of E. H.
and Mrs. °oggblbi, was sueeeeeful in
passing her Conservatory of Toronto
piano examinations with honors. She
is a pupil of Miss E. Turnbull. Other
suoceesful students are ;-Ruth Robin-
son, Evelyn Love and Mary Hodge,
Seaforth
LATE MISS CH bT8TENA GRIEVE,—
The funeral of the late Niles Chrietena
Grieve took place Friday afternoon
from her late residence to Harpurhey
;cemetery. Mies Grieve, who was in
her 71st year, wig the 2tid daughter of
the late Thome Grieve. one of the
pioneers of McKillop. She was born
on the old Grieve homestead on the
2nd Con. on July 201h, 1853. There
she resided until l5 years ago when in
company with her sister, Wee Rachel
Grieve, she came to Seaforth where
the remainder of her life was spent.
"f Ddring the war she was one of . the
moat active workers in the Red °rose
in recognition of which she was made
Coal
Expect a car of Nut Coal
and also a car of Egg.
Place your order early.
Wilton & Giile pie
Phone 68
Brussels
Belgrave
CONGREGATIONS VOTED. — Some
time ago committees were appointed
by the Presbyterian and 'Methodist
churches here to consider the question
of co-operation. the same to include
Calvin and Brick church congrega-
tions in East Wewanoeh. The mat-
ter was fully gone into and a unani-
mous decision arrived at. This report
was printed and drstributed, Thurs-
day of last week the above mentioned
congregations met in the Methodist
and Preebyter'ian churches in Bel-
grave when the report was submitted.
The former voted almost unanimously
to carry out the plan but the latter
split, vote standingg:. 40 foe and 89
against; This was net satisfactory so
negotiations were off. Revdo, M&sere,
McLeod, Brussels, and Scobie, White-
church, were inattendance as repre-
senting Maitland Presbytery, former
presiding at Knox and at the Metho-
dist church Rev. Mr. Millenn, Presi-
dent of the Conference ; Rev. Mr.
Clarke, Chairman of Wingghatn Dis-
trict ; , Rev. Mr. Cragg, Winghaw,
Superintendent of Belgrave circuit
and Rev. J. H. Hibbert, Kingsville
and W. 11. Kerr, Brussels, members
of the Conference Co-operative and re-
adjusting Committee, were also here.
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HYDRO
WIRING
ANYONE desirous of having
their buildings wired for
Hydro . would do well to
consult me as to prices, eta, as I
have engaged the services of an
A 1 Electrician.
Robt. Thuell
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EGGS 1111TCNIN6
Single Comb White leghoros •
10 Cents above market price will
be charged but not lees than 85e
per dozen.
Alex. Perrie
Phone 2515 Brussels R. R. 8
"Tempest.
and
Sunshine"
A Play In 4 Acts interspersed
with Southern Melodies
to be presented ill the
P. 0. U.W. Hall, Walton
friday Evening, March 21
By the Young People of Welton Community
Oast of Characters
Jufa Middleton (Tempost)....,.Miss Louise Mills
Faany Middleton (Sunshine) Mies Battle Bolger
Mammy Sue (An Old Darky Slave)
'Thelma Middleton aheoMf rJulwmnKFnneyy)
George B. Hoo
Bosh Stanton (A Neighbor of the Mlddleton's)
Roy Bennett
Joseph Dunn (A Barren Derelict)
Donald Buchanan
Dobaway (A Young Darky Nephew of Memory
Sue)) Lawson Kearns
Riohard Wilmot (A Young Man from the Haat)
Barry Bolger
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Below
Special Prices
Staple
we have listed some Special Prices on
Groceries :
Sugar
$10.75
cwt,
Poast
Toasties
iOc, pkg.
Pure km 4 lbs, $LBB
Compound Jem 4 lbs. 65c
Mclaren's
Jelly Powder
3 pks. 25c
Harvest
Queen
Manito-
ba Flour
$3.25 owl
OUR BAKERY
BE OPEN
FORMERLY
MARCH
WITH BREAD
SAME QUALITY
N
THE SAME PRICE
Redhead
Matches
3 Bores SBC
WILL
WEDNESDAY,
OF THE
AT
AS
19TH
Oatmeal
25 lbs.
for $t.o0
Valencia
Raisins
2lbs 2511
Seedless
15c ib,
Wheatlne
4 lbs, 25c
.:
Lamp Glasses
G s
Large 15c
Medium 15c
Ginger
Snaps
2 lbs, 25c
Aylmer
: Tomatoes
Ilic can
SOAP
4 Bars 25C
Lard . 200. lb,;
3 lb, Pails 55c
V0 . (: Grocer andI vi. • I l���i, ! Baker
Synopsis
Aot 1 -Scene in Leonet Grove, the hone of
the Middleton's, near Frankfort, Kentucky.
Beginning of the rivalry.
Alt 2 -Six weeks. later, An Interior in the
Middleton home, The plot.
Aot 8 -Three days later. Scene in, Mammy
Sue's cabin. The culmination of the plot.'
Aot 4 -Four Months later. Scene in Middle..
ton home, The interrupted wedding.
Admission 35 Cents
Proceeds to go towards School Fair Fund
Presbyterian churches • are vacant
since removal of Rev. Mr. Jones and
possibly the next step will be to call a
new pastor. Mr. Pentland ie the
young man on the Methodist work
whose year will be up next June, Oise
reason for the proposed union was the
removal of members and consequent
reduction of finances in the support of
the ordinances,
by Mrs. Kerney and Mies Tomlinson.
Allocation foto Miesionary purposes for
the year in the society Is $448. OM-
cere decided to adopt the trite, box
system to help raise funds, Mrs.
Arthur MWWal1, Supply See., has re-
ceived a letter from the Indian school,
naming artieles of clothing, etc, re-
quired for a boy in the raetitution,
Ladies of the congregation are invited
to help in this good, work, Miee
Mitchell, Field See., of Eastern Div!,
flea, will address the W. M. S. at the
Manse on Thursday, 20th Met, Ladies
Of congregation will be welcomed.
Roll call was answered by 11 ladies
giving the name of eoms Missionary
in Formosa April meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. Neal, Wal,
ton. Meeting closed by repeating, in
unison, the Lord's Prayer.
Walton
Dressmaking and Plhin Sewing done at my
home. tuts. 0, Daeaee, Walton.,
Harvey and Mrs, Hoover and soh.
left for London last writer, where we
hope they will meet with A 1 success.
Day of prayer, by the W. M. S„ was
observed in the Presbyterian church,
Anglican and Methodist Societies
uniting. The weather was stormy.
and the attendance was not as large
as it might have been.
Of course you are going to the play
in the A. 0. II. W. Hall Friday evert-
ing of this week to enjoy "Tempest
and Sunshine," under the direction of
the young people. Proceeds will go to
the School Fair treasury. See the
adv1�t, for cast and synopsis.
MISSIONARY. — Regular monthly
meeting of the W. M. 8, was held at
the home of Mrs. John. Hislop,
Walton, Wednesday last, Mrs. Oster
presiding. Meeting opened by sing-
ing hymn 374, Mrs. Ramsay read
Pealm 92. "The study of Formosa,"
the people, • their ruler and religion,
was read , by Mrs, Shaw and D7rs.
Hood. Mrs. Woods had Japan as her
subject. Devotional service was led
Craobrook Farmers' Club
is expecting.a cat of
Oranbrook
Farmers' Club ie expecting a car of
oats at Ethel°. N. R. this tvsek.. See
the advt.
Play, presented by the Browntown
Dramatic Olub, entitled ."The Young
Village Lawyer," given in the Long
Hall, under the auspices of the Far-
mer' Club last Friday evening, was a
fine success. The young people per-
formed their several parts in a moat
commendable manner and deserved
the close attention and. applause re-
ceived, George Evans, the local fav-
orite vocalist, gave several numbers
between the acts. $88.60 were the re-
ceipts.
No. 2 C. W. Oats
At Ethel Stationthis week.
Special price off car.
Gordon Knight
Phone 5516 Sec, -Trees.
POR
Saturday
Cashmere Hose, regular
00e pair. 2 pal re for 19C
Mon's Cotton Hoer), reg1 •OO
25c pair. 0 pairs for..
Men's Wool and Cotton
Hose, regular 60c pair
8 pairs for I .1.011J
'Bob's Hole Proof Rock
Rib Hose, regular 650. SOC
2 pairs for
Men's Caps for Saturday oily at
a price from$1.00 to $1.75
Big reduction in Men's Overalls
and Work Shirts,
Children's Hoge
Sizes 4i, 5 and 6, Little Daisy,
regular 600=0ream 2 MSC
pairs for .... ........ ...
Smaller Profit and larger Turn.
over is my motto.
R. Ferguson
Monorieff
What is so rare as a day in Spring
at Moncrieff 5
Mr. and Mrs. Carmichael entertain-
ed their neighbors and friends at a
party Friday evening.
Mies Artkine, our teacher, who bas
been ill with an ulcerated threat, is
able to resume her duties again.
Weare sorry to report that Mrs.
Wm Harvey is not enjoying good
health but hope for early improve-
ment.
The W. M. S. of Knox church here
wae addressed by Miss Mitchell, Trav-
elling Secretary, Wednesday of this
week,
Mrs, George Edwards and grand-
daughter, Norene Churchill, Brussels,
were visitors with Wm. and Mrs.
Baillie over the week end.
Ethel
Wedding bells will ring.
W. E. 0, Richards, Banff, has been
visiting in Ethel and vicinity.
We are sorry to say Mrs. Robert
Laing is not enjoying good health but
hope she will soon be better.
Mrs. M. J. Slemrnon underwent an
operation, at her home, and is making
favorable progress. We wish her
speedy convalescence
A note of interest to the ladies will
be Mrs. Hayden's announcement of
Millinery opening. March 29th is the
date, so don't forget to see the tasty
display. Miss Verna McCall, Brussels,
will be in charge this season.
1Voman's Institute will meet at the
home of Mrs. McKee, at 230 on Thurs-
day afternoon of this week. Roll
°all "A cure for the bluer." Papers
on "Preparing Garden Plants," Mrs,
J. A. Cole. "Flowers and Herbs on
our farms, Useful and otherwise," by
Mrs. O. Cleaver. Music, Good at-
tendance asked for as there will alar
be a quilting on the program,
Wroxeter
Stanley
Henning returned last week
to Meese, H g
Sask.
Robt. and Mrs. Black have returned
from an extended visit at Harrieton,
Rev. Dr. Brown and Rev. G, Bar.
nard, Fordwich, exchanged pulpits on
Sunday.
Peter Fraser, Pilot Mound, Man„
wasthe gueet of hie sister, bice. Jos,
Lovell, and other old friends in this
vicinity recently;
While employed in the bush last
week Harry Hupfer, Turnberry, met
with a very painful accident. He was
struck by the limb of a tree, suffering
a broken nose.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Institute will be held at the
home of the Misses Hazlewood, Thurs-
day afternoon, Mar. 27th, A paper
on "Furnishing and Decorating a
Farm Home," will be given by Miss
E. McEwen, also a "Travel Talk" by
Mrs. T. G. Iemphill. Every member
come prepared to answer the roll call
All the women of the community are
Inv' ted.
Great enthusiasm.was shown in the
the Masquerade Carnival last Wed-
nesday evening, being the most suc-
cessful ever held here. There was a
large attendance of spectators and
many splendid costumes shown in
every class and the various races keen-
ly contested. The prizes, which were
of exceptionally good value, were
donated by business people of the vit.
lege. The Wroxeter Orchestra was
in attendance and proceeds for the
evening amounted to $05.00.
OBiv.—The death took place at 4,80
Friday afternoon of Margaret Miller,
wife of Leonard Brown,,Deceased
was in her 56th year and ws the sec-
ond daughter of the late John R, and
Mrs. Miller. She was born in Morrie
and spent all her life in this vicinity.
After her marriage she spent several
years in 'Turnberry, later moving to
this village. Mrs. Miller never hada
robust constitution and suffered many
a severe illness, but was always ex-
eeptionally bright and cheerful and,
when health permitted, an active
worker, She failed to rally from a
sickness last Fall and since then had
been conlined to bed almost centime.
ously, Creaming weakening until the
end eases, She is survived by her
husband, a dailghtor (Mee, Cheerer
Turnberry), a brother (David,
lorintp), and two &store (hies, S.
Snell, Jarnest.otvn, and Mre, T. A, Gib.
env, Fordwioh ) After it service at
the home Monday afternoon, in which
Choice Stock,
Latest Models)
and Styles
Opening date will be
Saturday, Mar. 29th
Ladies of the community
are invited.
Mies Verna McCall will
cater to the wants of the folk
In Millinery,
Prises reasonable.
Mrs. Hayden
ETHEL
Rev. L. Perrin and Dr. Brown took
part, interment was made in Wrox-
eter cemetery.
The Concert given in the Town Hall
Friday evening under the auspices of
the Public Library' Board, was most
successful, There was a lengthy pro-
gram consisting of recitatioue, solos,
plantation melodies, Irish lilts and in-
strumental music, all given by local
talent and every number well render-.
ed. One of the main features of the
evening was a debate, "Resolved that
the pulpit exerts more influence than
the press," between pupils of Ford•
wicb and Wroxeter Continuation
Schools. Misses Bean, Beswitheriok
and Gibson, Fordwicb, upheld the af-
flemativel and Misses Wright, Thomp.
son and Cook, of Wroxeter, maintain-
ed the negative. The judges gave
their decision in favor of the affirma-
tive. The chair was occupied by W.
S. McKercher and proceeds amounted
to $85 00.
Bluevate
"Young Village Lawyer" will be
presented in the 0. O. F. Hall, Blue -
vale by Browntown community young
folk 'next Tuesday evening, at 8
o'clock. Tickets 35 and 20 cents.
Bluevale Literary Society continues
to draw large crowds. Last week the
hall was packed and the program
throughout was appreciated by all.
Judges for the debate decided that
"Women spend more time and money
on pleasure than men," Friday even-
ing, March 2lst, the Liquor question
will be debated by Jas. McTavish,
Robes t Shaw, Addison Fraser and
Milvert Sellars and along with this
there will be a good musical program.
Jamestown
Mrs. P. S. McEwen, Turnberry, hag
returned from visiting her cousin,
Mrs. 3. O. Wilson,c
deri h.
Some of the ferGoere of this locality
intend
following a the manufaotur
ing of maple syrup this Spring.
We are sorry to hear of the
death of Mrs, Leonard Brown, Wrox-
eter, who was blies Miller, of this
locality, in her maiden days.
DoN'T forget that Thos. Burke's
Auction Sale of Farm Stock will be
held Thursday afternoon of this week.
List may be found on page 4.
Mrs. Duncan MacDonald is home
from London somewhat improved in
health. We hope that the coming'
of Spring will, greatly aid in her re-
juvenation.
Jamestown bas been the centre of
attraction during the past week or so
over business transactions coupled
with regrets over reverses that have
made taugles for various people.
A gray elm saw log was cut on the
farm of Cameron Adams, Turnberry
boundary, that scaled 580 feet. Log
was 12 feet in length and was deliver-
ed at Wroxeter. It was some log.
OARD OP THA.\'gs.—We wish to.
thank our friends and neighbors for
all their kindnesses and help shown to
us in the loss of our dear baby—Bruce.
It will never be forgotten by us.
J, J. AND MRS. M0°LITCHIrON AND
FAMILY.
Next Tuesday afternoon, 25th inst.
D. B. Ballingnll, 1 mile East of.James-
tnwn, will bold a clearing Auction
Sale of Farm Stock, implements,
household furniture, .etc. He has die.
posed , f his farms and is removing to
Galt. The Het of the Sale may be
read on page 4 of this issue of TBE
POST,
A,SHOWER,—Last Friday evening a
large and happy company assembled
in Victoria Hall to do honor to a
former resident, Miss Fern Eckmier,
only daughter of George and Mrs.
Eckinier, now of Ethel. Antedating
her marriage to Mr. Richards, of
Banff, next Saturday afternoon, the
folk here desired to give an expression
of their cordiality and one of the fea-
tures wae the presentation of a
generous miscellaneous shower to the
brids.to-be.. She , made a brief hub
very appropriate reply for the gifts.
Robb. Strachan wae Chairman and
the program consisted of recitations,
readlugs, vocal and instrumental
music 3tc. The community songs went
with a tine swing, with Mrs. N. li,
Cardiff at the organ. Mr, and Mrs.
Eckrnier accompanied their daughter
as did the coming bridegroom and all
enjoyed the evening to the fullest
Grand
Dance
wir-qr"V-vr-V-"gr,le-IP-IP^V
OPERA HOUSE
BRUSSELS
Friday Ev'g, Mar. 21
Under auspices of
Young People
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MUSIO BY
Town's 5 -Piece Orchestra
TICKETS , . $100
Including Lunch
extent. An appetizing lunch was
served and the • company separated
with many goodwishes for the prin
cipals in the happy event to be con.
summated next Saturday.
Among those who attended the fun-
eral of Bruce, the bright little laddie,
son of Reeve and Mrs, McOutcheon
Wednesday of last week, were Dr, J.
M. Mc0utcheon, Toronto ; Mrs. Wil-
lison, Hamilton ; Lou Mc0utcheon,
J. M. Jackson and Mrs. J. Colwell,
London. Service was conducted by,
Rev. 3. P. McLeod, Bruseele, and
burial vias made at Molesworth ceme-
tery. Bruce was a nephew of the viral -
toys.
Morris
Pasture farms to rent. See advt.
Township Council met last Monday.
A big thaw will put some roads in
bad shape.
Next meeting of Morris Council will
be Monday, April 7th.
Browntown Dramatic Club present
"The young village lawyer" at Blue -
vale next Tuesday evening, They do
it well.
The Townehip Hall Telephone,
available whenever Council is in ses-
sion, is No. 3814. It may add to your
convenience if you mark the No, down.
some place where you can get at it
hril:dily for future reference.
A wedding was solemnized at the
Manse, Blyth, on Saturday, Mar. 1st,
when Cora M., eldest daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Fear, East Wawanosh, was
united in marriage to W. Brown, Mor-
ris. Rev. G. Telford officiated. They
will live on groom's farm in Morris,
SCHOOL REPORT. -Following is the
report of S. S. No. 6, Mortis, for the
months of January and February.
Sr. IV—Leslie Campbell, 80 ; Willie
Bowman, 78. Jr. IV—Ruby Bone,
85 ; John Barr, 614 Sadie Pierce, 61,
Sr II—Roy Pierce, 68 t Stewart
Pierce, 62. Sr. I—Velma Duncan, 57,
Prim
t Excellent.
Primer—Annie ie P[ec
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ERNESTINE M. SELLERS. Teacher.
REV. Ma. RINToUL OA.LLED,—Rev,
G. Rintoul, 8, A Dungannon, has
received a call from Thornton Presby-
terian church, in Barrie Presbytery,
at a eatery of 51,800 and free manse.
This is the second call Mr. Rintoul has
received in a month, He bas accept-
ed the latter and will in all likehood
move to hie new charge early io April.
It is with great regret that the people
of Dungannon and Port Albert are
called upon to part with Mr. and Mrs.
Rintoul, who have endeared them-
selves to there congregations during
their labors here, Rev. Mr, Rintoul's
parental home is on the 5th line near
Brussels.
Grey
P. A. and Mts. McArthur were Tor-
onto visitors during the past week.
Mrs, Geo. E. Spetran has returned
home after spending a couple of weeks
at Walkerton with her mother, Mrs.
(Rev.) Watts.
Mrs. Harry Speiran, of Union, .has
been eick for the past week with is
grippe, but we hope she will soon be
as'heal'ty as ever.
We regret to lose James and Mrs.
Denman and family from Union, as
they have been life long residents on
the 12th Con. near Silver Corners.
They move to Atwood,
Milton Lowe's Auction Sale of Farm
Stock, &c., will be on the program
Friday of Chia week. Hie Lot is 0,
Con, 9, If you wish to see what the
list includes turn to page 4.
Grey township will not lag behind
the van of progress and accordingly a
radio set has been installed at the
home of P. A. McArthur, Oth Oou,
'tie Bald others intend following the
same course inthe near future. We
must be up-to.date.
L. D. FauN DECRASED.---Saturday
evening Lorenzo D. Frain, a well
known resident of the 8rd Con., pas.
sed over to the great majority, in his
63rd year. Funeral will be held from
his late home, Lot 10, to Brussels
cemetery on Friday of this week.
A fuller notice will be given next.
week in THE Posm,
W, I ERR, Pro rietar
1924 ' UTO
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LICENSES
Send your application
form properly filled out
with required money
order ,
This Morning and Have
Your License This
Afternoon.
This i i the third year is-
siring
s-
sirin -licenses and we are
giving the public service,
posta a toe, extra,
A., G. SMITH
ioouer of Liccnoau
W!NOWLM - ONTARIO
Perth '(county
William Vivian, 62 years old, a well
known Mitchell citizen, died Sunday
atthe home of his son, John Vivian,
Logan. He was born :in Hibbert
township, and for many years farmed
on Con. 3, Logan. ..Survivors are 2
sons, John and Morley ; 1 brother,
George, Mitchell 'i 2 sisters, Mrs. Alex,
McLaren, Detroit, and Mrs. Crane,
Cleveland.
Mrs, W. Treleaven, formerly of
Lueknow, died at her •home, Toronto.'
Old time spelling match between
Crewe and Cherry Grove grown ups.
It was some eport, Letter Won after
a hard tussle,
Huron County -
Londesboto has a barber ehop.
Broom ball is on the program at
Ripley.
John Gihbinge, Clinton, celebrted
hie 85th bit thday.
O. P. Stll ha.s beat appointed Poet-
master at t', uforth.
Goderich Women's Institute donat-
ed 5100 to the hospital.
Mariners attended Knox church last
Sunday evening in a body.
A snake 32 inches long was killed by
Leonard Wenzel, Howick township.
Clinton fuitinre were defeated by
Stratford for League Hockey honors.
Mrs. Wm. Acheson, an old and
estimable resident of Goderich is de-
ceased.
Rev. J. R. Peters, Dungannon, was
a delegate to the Grand Lodge of the
Orange Order.
Large quantities of bailed bay being
shipped from Luoknnw. Most of it
goes Io the ISaster» States,
F. C. Elford, formerly of Holmes-
ville, goes on a trip to Sweden and
England to attend a Poultry Confer-
ence.
Joseph McKague, Teeswater, receiv-
ed from the Dept of National Defence'
the Dominion Salver for taking high-
est score at the Teestvatet• Rifle ranges
during 1023.
Carload of honey was shipped out of
Whitechurch by some of the local bee-
keepers. This is the first car to be
shipped fu'.ru that immediate vicinity.
Community Association of Ford-
wich village have leased room over
Steur'noll't butcher shop and will con-
vert it into a Ommffinuity Hall, to be
treed the different organizations of
the village.
TERFWATER EASE BALL.—A very
enthusiastic Baseball meeting was
held at Teeswater Friday to re -organ-
ize for the season, It was decided to
enter the Bruce League again, as good
satisfaction wae received from it last
season, and this year a number of new
teams are desirous of joining. H. C.
Thompson and J. Hendry were ap-
pointed Auditors. Other officers are :
Secretary -Treasurer, N. E. Patterson
President, G. H. Linklater ; Hon.
President., S. R. Brill ;'Vice Presi-
dent, Bev. J. J. Flavahen ; grounds
committee, S. Blair and M. Donahue ;
ropetty committee, H. King and J.
proper
; transportation committee,
L. A Brink 'and A. Kitchen Manager,
M. A. Donahue. A motion was pass-
ed that the President and Secretary
attend the League meeting to be held
in Paisley shortly.
Position of Mr. Joynt, M. P. P.
London Advertiser of last Tuesday
says ;--John Joynt, M. P. 1'. for
North Ruron, was the speaker at a
London church on Sunday evening.
He stated his position in no uncertain
way on the matter of Temperance,
and there is ne reason to doubt at all
hie feelings on the issue. Mr. Joynt
explained why he octet his vote for the
Enabling bill brought in by the goy-
erntnent. Itis ono reason for support-
ing a measure that be was not pre-
viously in favor of was became the
Attorney -general was in favor of it.
Mr. Joynt by his vote placed in the
hands of the government the right to.
bring on a vote to ehalisuge the furth-
er existence of the 0. 1'. A., to name
the questions that will be asked, to
say to what extent polling places in
rural districts than be open, and to
name the date when such a vote shall
be called, In his address he did not
state where the pressure was, coming
from for a new vote, He was 'peeper.
ed to take the tvntd of the Attorney-
general for the whole thing, There
nen be no discounting the worth or
standing of John Joynt in. Huron or
anyplace else ; when the vote Cotner.
there 1;+ un tolestioil as to ,;where he
will stand, lot hr had a good oppor.
tunny to aeeert his independence and
feeedortl of aeiimi right at the outset,
He would bays steengtheued his posi-
tion 'ins voting against the governs
meut,