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The Brussels Post, 1924-4-16, Page 1VOL, 52 NO, 43 2,40 per annum in advance BRUSSELS. ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, APRIL z5 1924 The West End Grocery We will have for sale this week for Easter trade Lettuce Celery Bananas Grape Fruit Etc. Etc. ' Out Prices are alwayea'ight on all Fancy and Staple Groceries Flour and Feed No. 1 Manitoba Flour at $3,25 per cwt. Try our forth Star Flour, IL always makes good Bread. We have a quantity of Ontario Bran and Shorts on hand, Good Peed, self -Highest prices ulways paid for Farm Produce, We buy Eggs for cash, Phone 2225®T.Spence ETHEL p New Aduertisernents For Bale -Alex. Nichol Seed Peas -J. A. Nichol. Towel sale -R. Ferguson Shoe lost -Harvey tiryans Pigs for sole -Thos, Aleook Seed Barley -Will Rpeiren Auction Salo -T. Scandrrtt Grain for solo -J. P. McIntosh . Walton DcniSi-•F..1. McQuaid Cattle for ante -Wm. Hollinger Hot Cross Bung-P,leoo Bakery Box Social -Ethel Foot Ban Clnb Sow for sale -Gilbert McCallum Auotlon Snle-Daviil bleCutoheon To Rent -Mrs. hector McQnnrrie. Easter suggestions -W. D. Hamel Sweet clover seed -Wm. Gorsalltz Tenders for dredging et Goderich West End Grocery -W. T. Spence Hydro wiring-ltieStnnon & Murenr Auditors' report -Village of Brussels What a Wife Learned -Family Theatre Istria Baas "Bluevale In Windsor, on Saturday, Apri112, Lorne, eldest son of Wm, and Mrs. Turvey, Bluevale, was united in mar- riage to MissHazel, eldest daughter of Lorne and Mre. Scrimagour, Blyth, by Rev. 0. D. Fargnhareon. Con- gratulations are extended. Jamestown A law case over, the use of a spring for cattle watering purposes, between D, Strachan and (4, Warwick, of this locality, was before Huron Assizes this week. Judgment was reserved. Mise Alice Fralick will try how it goes to live in Michigan and expecte to keep house for two uncles. She has leased her farm near here. A number, of Mies Plalick's friends aesembled at the home of L. and Mrs. 4ckmier where a presentation of a club bag ttnd purse was made accom- panied by a duet address by Miss Bessie Moses. The recipient made an appropriate reply. ;An enjoyable evening wile spent at this hospitable home. The other day as Jack Riley was going through a sweet clover field on his farm to the bush be was faced by no lase than 9 snakes, that he expects bad wintered in the clover patch that was not cut last Fall. Jack played the part of executioner with hie axe and the reptiles were dispatched. The snakes made a huge 'mistake when they came to meet the man behind the axe, Atwood W. M. S. of the "'Methodist church held a tea at the Parsonage'Thureday. Mr's. Page Butts, New York, is visit- ing her mother, Mrs. Annie Hamilton. Mrs, McFarlane, Hamilton, is visit- ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, town. A. and Mrs. Hamilton and daughter have returned from a 3.months' trip to Florida. Mre, J. L. Dean, Galt, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. (Rev.) F. H. Paul, at the Rectory. Cottage prayer -meetings are being held on Tuesday evenings at the home of Mrs. (Rev.) Marshall. Rev, Mr. Gonder, Listowel, preach- ed his farewell sermon in the Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Mies Marjorie Ratcliffe, leader of the choir of the Presbyterian church, bas tendered her resignation, to take ef- fect May let. Mre. Grant Roe entertained the choir of St. Alban's church to a social evening at the home of her pareuts, J. J. and Mrs. Johnson. Word has been received that the statue to complete the War Memorial has arrived in Canada from Italy. It will likely be placed in position soon, and the travelling will probably be held June 3rd. Hydro Wiring ( Hydro Wiring Prices Cut in Two ) l We guarantee our Workmanship. Nothing but First-class Material used. Let us give you our prices on that job of yours. McKinnon & Murcar Phone 82 ring 4 Towel Sale Quantity of Hand Towels to clear out at almost Man- ufacturers' Prices 1 dozen regular 60e at 35o 1 doz, Turkish Towele req, $1 25 at 95c 1 dozen regular 05e at 45c 1 t(oz Turkish Towels reg. 00 at 60c 1 dozen reguliu 300 at 25e d doz. Tutkieh Towels reg, 65 at 46e 1 dozen regular OOc at 49e Nice Line of Hats Borsalino Jameil Barclay & Sons, London Special Prices for this week. Bnrealinns at 56,00, regular any. whine $7 50. Other lines from $3 25 to 83,75. They are swell. —Everything in Men's Shirts and Ties for Easter—= - Free - t $1 1.00 Gas Lamp - Free, To every purchaser of goods to the value of $1,00 a ticket will be given on this Larup until May let when the holder of the lucky ticketwill receive this valuable prize. R. W. FERGUSON P, S. -Sp 'ale in Boys' Oaps at OOe and 90c. Mise Hazel Obapman, Niagara Falls, Is visiting her parents in town. Anniversary eelvicee of the Metho- dist phulch were held err Sunday. Mrs. SuttSutcliffe, Byron,was o speeaka t , taking for her subject "The (Dail of Little Children,' She gave an appeal, ing address, stressing the need of help to heathen children in China, Japah and India. There was a splendid of, fering in aid of W. M. S. work, and s eoial music was rendered by the choir. Mrs. William Middleton, Atwood, accompanied by her sister, Miss Mary Ward, Moncrieff, spent a few days in Stratford last week visiting their sis- ter, Mrs, Kenzie Forsythe, and their brother, Moncrieff The home of Fred. and Mrs. Stealth has been quarantined on account of cases of scarlet fever. We hope the patients will soon be as well as ever, Qoderioh ADDITION TO COLLEGIATE. -By a vote of 198 to 148 the ratepayers Mon- day authorized the Collegiate Institu- te board to undertake immediately the remodelling of the present build - Ing and the erection of a 2 story ad- dition thereto, with basement equip- ped for girls' physical culture work, at a cost of 558,000. The board a week ago let the contract for the work, subject to the passing of the by-law, to John Avery & Son, contractors, Mitchell. S. B. Coon & Son, archi- tects, Toronto, prepared the plans and specifications on behalf of the board. The work on the new addition is to be begun armost immediately, while the remodelling of the building proper is to be carried on during July and August, the whole to be ready for oc- cupancy by September 8 next. In- cluded in the 198 votes cast iu favor of the by-law were the votes of Mrs, Jane Anstay, 88 years old, and Mrs. Thomas Hall, 83 years old. The board's action was taken only after repeated pressing at the hands of the Department of Education, Toronto, and the actual witbholding of the government grant of some $1,500 dur- ing the past 2 years, subject to a pro- gram of improvements being under- taken. The cost of the improvement is to be met by issuing debentures for a term of 30 years, bearing interest at the rate of 51 %. Ethel Council met here last Monday. Easter holidays at school next week. The tinkle of wedding bells is heard and by the sound cannot be far away. We are soray,to hear that Mre. An- gus Lamont, West of Ethel, is not en- joying her•accustomed good health. Last Sunday Rev. Mr. Hann preach. ed at Wingham and the services on Ethel circuit were taken by Rev. Mr. Pentland, Belgrave. The West end grocery has a story to tell in printer's ink this week that every householder should peruse. It may be worth while 10 do so. FOOT BALL ORGANIZED. -Ethel is lining up for the coming Foot Ball eeasou and will place an Intermediate team in the field. Officers are President, J, McNeil ; Sec.-Treas,l Chas. Hausuld :'Manager, Lloyd Dun- bar, Watch the Ethel smoke. The L. T. B. Lodge held their mon- thly meeting when 2 members were initiated. A kitchen shower was ten- dered Miss Alice Eckmier by the 'Lodge. Mies Eckmier is looking for- ward to taking a higher degree in the near future. We wish her all success in her new proposition. Box SOCIAL. -The Foot Ball boys are arranging fee a Box Social to be held in the Township Hall, Friday evening, April 25th. Good local pro- gram of musical and literary num- bers. Ladies. with boxes, free. gents 25c.,r Program at 8 o'clock. If you wantan evening's amusement dont miss the 25th andgive the Foot Ball a boost in their finances as well at the opening of the season. Walton Maitland Presbytery will hold its next meeting here in May. A number from this locality attend- ed Seaforth Spring Show last Friday. A car of potatoes was shipped from Walton this week by P. B. Gardiner. Last week Mrs, (Rev.) Chandler and Mrs. Fred. Oster attended the W. M. S. Convention of the Presbyterian church at Hamilton. d in Wal Persona interests on Drain t n schen e P township, t w P. will be gaudy to read an announcement in this issue relative to paying Drain Aseessmen te, The play "'tempest & Sunshine" ar. ranged to be presented in the Com- munity Hall at Blyth next week, has been cancelled Diving to the illness of Mrs. Hood. Rev. Mr. Ttewen, Bervie, the new Anglican rector, who is to take charge of Brussels and Waltdn churches, is expected for the 1st Sunday, of May, Service here in the afternoon as usual. The farm of Thos Hackwell, McKil- lop township, has been leased for a year by Harry Jackson, who is here from the West on a visit, Me. Hack - well's health is none too good but we hope the holiday will prove beneficial. The contrast for the new school house was let last Saturday. Goder- lob Plaining Mille is supplying all the material and Harry Bart the carpen- ter work. Total price will be 52,135 with the painting still to lot. SCHOOL FAut,—A meeting of ail in- terested in Walton School Fair will be held in the Scheel House here, Thurs- day, May let, at 8 p. en, Teachers in all sections herring to do with the Fair are asked to kindly see that the school sttbscription for epeeist prizes is forthcoming so that the pales list may be got in shape. Make a point to be present, ED. BItYAN8, President. Box Social Township Hall, Ethel Friday Ev'g, April 25 at 8 p. in, DANDY PROGRAM Take it in and have a good time, Ladies with Boxes Free. Gents and others 25e, A Jolly Time Promieed. Hurrah for Ethel 1 Proeeeds go to Foot Ball Treasury, Wednesday P, B, and Mrs. Gardiner and J, S, and Mrs. Buchanan attend- ed the funeral of James Holman, a well known resident of Monkton lo- cality. He died hast Monday, Morris Seeding operations have begun on a number of farms. 0. arid Mrs. Workman and family, Seafortb, have moved to the Conon farm, 6th line. We wish them Succeed. Dr. W, L. and Mre. McCutcheon, Wilkesharre, Penn., are here owing to the Mimes of the former'e father, David McCutcheon, He is much im- proved, we are pleased to state, and hope he will snort be as hearty as ever. DECEASED. -There passed away at the home of James and Mrs. Ander- son, 5th line, on Tuesday of this week Joseph Sprout, at the advanced age of 81 years, Funeral arrangements were pending the receipt of word from relatives in Dakota. Obituary notice later. A clearir?g Auction Sale ie announc- ed by David McCutcheon, North East 1 Lot 24, 6th line, of Farm stock, im- plements. &c, for Monday afternoon next, at 1 p. cu. with James Taylor as Auctioneer. Mr. McCutcheon has leased{ his farm and will clear off the outfit. List in another column, Trustees of the Miller school have engaged Miss Ida Frain, Grey town- ship, to take the place of Miss Mary MeNab as teacher. The latter goes to Brussels to take a position on the teaching staff there, Sorry to lose Mies MoNab but glad her successor is to be Miss Frain. She is an experienc- ced teacher. Grey Council meeting last Monday. Automobiles are once more in gen- eral use. Fall wheat came through the Winter very well. Spring rush of farm work will soon be filling the farmers' program. Rev. Mr. Pentland, Belgrave, preached at Roe's and Union churches last Sunday. Foot Ball Box Social at Ethel on April 25th did you say ? We'll be there with bells on. For the next few weeks the Spring rush will fill in all the spare time on tbe farm. Land is drying up fairly well. Carberry, the little son of W. A. Ward, 6th Con., has been seriously ill with pneumonia but we hope he will soon be o, k. It is said Walter Smillie will move back to the old homestead, 1st line of Morrie township. He wont surely think of going there alone. SOME POULTRY. -Everett Hoover, llth Con., is developing into a poultryman of considerable propor- tions. He has now on his farm over 1100 White Leghorn chicks doing well that should fill the egg basket next Winter. Rev. George Tuckey died while on his way to the North Battleford, Sask., hospital, from a ruptured ap- pendix. He was a brother of Mrs. Chester Armstrong, formerly of the 10th Con., and spent a year as junior pastor of Ethel and Henfryn church work years ago. He was a fine man. Friday evening of last week a num- ber of friends and neighbors gather- ed at the home of Andrew and Mrs. Jacklin, 16th Con., when a most en- joyable time was spent. Evening's program Was well carried out con- sisting of games, songs, music and social chat. When the hour for lunch arrived the guests were invited to the dining room and sat down to a table heavily laden with all the good things necessary to supply wants of the inner -man, put up by alis. Jaeklin in A.1 style. Time passed all too quickly and it was not before the wee encs' hours that the cucoo reminded the gueets that the hour for departure bad arrived. The happy company loft for their homes impressed with the fact that Mr, and Mrs. Jacklin make an A 1 hetet and hostess. The neighbors eongratelate themselves ou their good fortune for having the Jacklins as neighbors for they are jolly good fellows which nobody can deny, Rio Tisno -Last Monday evening a large company of neighbors and old friends visited the hone of James and Mt's. Denman and enjoyed a great night. One of the features was the presentation of tine snooker's set to Mr. Denman and to Mrs. arta Misses Denman an elegant silver ser- vine, Mr. Denman replied most ap- rrtriatc)y. Adtlreee was read by We. T. Inglis and the presentation by. Wilson Wang, and Mrs, Harry Spoil'. an. James Boyd occupied tate chair and introduced a choice program con- sisting in pant of Motrerieff orchestra, songs, readioge and short speeches of admiration and regret, on the fact of the family's proposed removal to At- wood, Eulogistic addreeees were put on by Meseta. Baker, Inglis, Flied, Dnughterty and others. Mr, and hare, Denman have been local residents for year's, ever ready to lend a rhend to x HOT X BUNS X X X LEAVE your order with us for Hot X Buns, delivered ear- ly Friday mornmorning when they are hot. Eat More, Raisins Special week for Raisin Bread, commencing April 21 to 20, when we will have it fresh every day. Order your Loaf early. W. Ea Willis Phone 32x those requiring assistance. A fine supper was served. Good byes and good wishes were spoken. Harry Speiran bus bought ,the Denman farm. The latter will remove to At- wood to make their future home. Belgrave There will be a Union service in Trinity church, Belgrave, on Good Friday at 2,30 p. m. All the ministere are expected to take part in the ser- vice. Last Friday afternoon a number of owners of cars were "coughing up" the necessary toadekins to secure the 1924 motor license from A. G. Smith, Wingham, the authorized represen- tative of the District. AUCTION SALE Or HOUSEHOLD FUR- NITURE, &o. -Friday afternoon of this week, at 2 p. m., Thomas Scandrett will hold an Auction Sale of his house- hold effects. as he has leased hie home and is making bis headquarters with Cecil and Mrs. Wheeler, Morris town- ship, the latter being his daughter. James Taylor will wield the Auc- tioneer's hammer. List may be read on page 4 of THE POST or on posters. Remember the date. Residence is opposite the Presbyterian church. Oo-OPERATION.-In connection with the next 2 Sabbaths ballots will be received at the Presbyterian church services at Belgrave and Calvin rela- tive to an expression of opinion as to seeking to arrange co-operative plans of arranging church services between the above mentioned congrega- tions and the Methodist churches of Belgave and the Brick church appointment iu Wawanosh. Negotia- tions were conducted looking toward such a course some weeks ago but the Presbyterians were divided on it by 60-50 but another vote is desired by those favoring the plan and on the above dates ballots will record the de- cision. Methodist churches voted favorable on the former occasion and have taken no action since. Wroxeter Miss J. Ritchie is holidaying in Tor- onto, Miss Ina Milligan, Clifford, ie visit- ing old friends in the village. Rev, Mr, Barnard, Fordwich, called on friends in the village Monday. Geo, and Mrs. Black and little daughter, Wingham, visited the form- er•'s parents, Robt, and Mrs, Black, last week. W. E. Van Velsor, one of our prominent business men, is in a hospi- tal at London. We tenet he will soon regain his former health. Mrs. Geo. Gibson disposed of her household effects by auction Thurs- day afternoon and left on Tuesday for Lloydmieister, Alberta, with her daughter, Mrs. Lindsay. Mrs. Gibson has many friends here who regret to see her leave but wish her every hap. hera mess in new home. piness regular monthly [nesting of the Women's lastitute will be held at the home of Mrs. J. 11. Wendt, Thursday afternoon, April 24th, when a paper on "What Easter has meant to the World," will be given by Mrs, A, Brown, Roll Call to be a suggestion for next year's program. A large at- tendance ie asked for. The Millinery Course of the Wo- men's Institute, now being held in Mrs. Pope's rooms, is in full swing under the very capable direction of Miss Lord, of the department, Toron- to, The class would like to give the ladies of the coMinitel ty an opportun- ity of seeing their work, so intend having a display Thursday afternoon from 2 o'clock. 11. and Mrs. McKenzie, Exeter, have moved to London with their son, Charlie, who has purchased a store in the city. Owing to the serious ilinese of her mother, Miss Hale, of the High school staff, Exeter, has been called to her home bear Kingston. The fine helot; residence' built by the late. T. J. Stillman, of Stiliman's Creameries, Stratford, and (formerly St. Marys), has been sold the week to ex -Mayor L. 3. Constable. Mrs,' Still• man and family intend to move to Stratford about June let, FAMILY THEATRE err. p.ew..'�!.'� BRUSSELS Friday and Saturday April 18 & 19 'What a Wife learned' A Romana of New Days. New Ways and Age-old Lovb. A swift panororna of contrast; et East and West : of a rough Westerner end a polished Haat. erner ; ofa primitive husband nada modern wife. A stirring dramathat will be dlsouseed over every supper table. Wives Won't Miss It Husbands should Not Monday & Tuesday Next "The Eleventh Hour" An American Pirate. Story with the thrills of 1000 pictures; packed into one. Mystery 1 Intrigue 1 Romance I It has them all. Come all ye who fret with the cares of the work.a-day world, and your frets shall vanish ae yesterday's mists. Indeed, and ye shall be child- ren again Be Charles Jones rip -snorts through Romance. Thrills, Intrigue and Action. Verily, yon are in for a new style of Entertainment if you see "The Eleventh Hour," Qrey Council The Grey Township Council met Monday lastjwith members all pres- ent. P. J. Bishop returned the Collector's Roll which was accepted and the Col- lector relieved of further respon- sibility, Clerk was instructed to notify En- gineer to proceed with his examina- tion of the Speiran Drain, in accord- ance with petition and to report as soon as possible. Reeve McCutcheon was appointed Road Superintendent of the Town- ship. The Township Council decided to inemoralize the County Council to have all accounts of patrolmen on County Road System approved of by the Reeve of the Townships in which they are employed before being presented for payment. Following accounts were paid :- Municipal World, supplies....$ 12 44 John McNabb, making Good Roads account .................. 12 00 John Glassier .......... ...... 3 00 Roderick McKay ................ 40 00 Thomas Elliott, shovelling ..... 6 00 Geo. Evans, repairs to tractor 3 40 Wm. Bell, keeping lantern on culvert ................................ 300 John McNeil, repairs to plow. 1 60 David Milne, sheep valuator... 3 00 P. J. Biebop, stamps and post- age 17 86 J. H, Fear, part salary ........... 200 00 Council then adjourned to meet May 12th. 3. H. FEAR, Clerk, Seaforth Spring Fair The list of prize-winnere at the Sea - forth Spring Fair held last Friday, is as follows :- Aged Clyde stallion -W. Colquboun, Mitchell ;''Phomas Coulson, Blyth. Percher'on stallion -J. J. Kress, Mitchell. AGRICULTURAL CLASS Brood mare in foal -Earl Sproat, Kippen ; W. S. Broadfoot, Seaforth, Filly or gelding, 1921 -Robert Doig, Seaforth ; W. Rose, Clinton. Filly or gelding, 1928-W. Black, M. P., Seaforth ; Alex. Simpson, Sea - forth. Teats in harness -D. Fotheringhaen, Brucefield ; J. 0. Costello, West Mouktou. HEAVY DRAFT CLASS. Team in harness --A Sinclair, W. N.>tt, Hoggant Bros, Brood mare-Broadfoot Bros. Foal, 1922-Broadfoot Bros. Sweepetakee-A. Sinclair, Perchetot stallion -John J oho Decker, Widower Peter. Single roadster -W. Caldwell, Kip- per] ; 0 J. Dale & Sons. Carriage horse -Dr, H. H. Ross. Seaforth ; W. Hyde, Hensel!. Roadster team -W, Murphy, Blyth. Perth County Rotary Club, Stratford, may arrange for a 6 week boys' and girls' camp this Summer In place of the 2 weeks' program carried out last year near Thamesford. The O. N. R. male quartette Strat- ford, which has gained an enviable reputation throughout Ontario, bus been asked to sing to Montreal, their music to be broadcasted at the C. N. R. radio elation there. Dr, J, At and Mrs. Robertson have returned home to Stratford after a pleasant stay in Florida. They tour- ed a good deal of tete state by motor. Lloyd Jones, son of H. W. Jones, of the Brooke Steam Motors, and Robert Broady, Detroit, made an interesting trip:to Stratford, making the journey hi 1 day, via foot, boat, motor car, train and wagon, They set out for Detroit, at, 7 a, in. on Saturday and arrived in London at 3.30 in the after- noon, The expenses each for the trip were $1,20. The boys are 14 years of age, W. H. XERR, Proprietor Easter Spenlngs The Spring Ter of the Wingham Business College begins Tuesday, April 22110, end a new class will also be formed Monday, Aptil 28th, Our Graduate Stenographers are begins. ing at eateries larger than those of public salient teachers, and many of our experienced stenographers aro drawing twire aro much. Talose who cannot enter college wits have the col- lege brought to HOU by Home Study Course. You may begin any day and instruction ie individual Our latest male testimonial comes from a young offal who was earning $2.75 per day before and is now earn, ing $3,000 per year; and travelling ex- penses with a 'Toronto 'Wholesale, What we have done for others we can do for you, if you will only begin naw by correspondence and enter college later if you so desire. Affiliated with the Canada Business College (College & Spadina), Toronto, Write today fol' particulare. Oxo. 8POTTON, Wingham. Business liens' Association Annual meeting of this organization will be held this (Wednesday) evening at the Public Library Board room, at 8 p, m. Otllcere will t>e cl>oeen. Half Holiday discussed and other matters of business attended to, Good at- tendance asked fur and as prompt as possible, t# People We Talk About #g 14 It Mrs, Jas Speir is visiting ber sister. Mrs. Angus Lamont, Ethel. Mrs. M. Yollick was a visitor in Tor- onto during lire past week. Miss Verna Rutledge, Seafortb, is visiting relatives in Brussels and local- ity. ocal- lt Miss Kate Smith, Galt, will spend Easter holiday will] Iter cousin, Miss Grace Stewart, Fred. McCracken is away on his cus- tomery maple sugar and syrup "vaca- tion" to Peterboro locn'inv, Mrs. Robert Henderson will spend Easter at the home of ber son, Druggist Henderson, Port Colborne. Miss Aurae 13. Ross enjoyed a two weeks vacation at the home of her brother, Thos. Ross, Chesley. Milton Oliver is making favorable progress at Stratford ho-pital. Mastoid operations are often critical but we hope Milton will soon be 0. k. Tat Posr is pleased to report progress in the condition of Mrs. C. J. Phillips, of Roleau, Sass,, Mrs Dark, Brussels, is helping to care for her daughter. Earl Cunningham and S. Carter were the pioneers in this locality this season in negotiating the trip to Toronto by motor. They left Tuesday morning for the Queen Miss Florenceclty. Buellanau will spend the Raster holidays with Detroit and Windsor relatives and friends. Mrs' Robt. Strachan and Miss Ruth will probably go also. John Spelt is back to town after a sojourn in Seaforth of several weeks. We are sorry to bear that his health has not been as good as usual but hope the Spring sunshine will help toward im- provement. George Dawson, formerly of the Standard Bank, Brussels. but later located at Peuetaugu'slieuo, has beau promoted to St. Tolle, New Brunswick, branch. We wont forget you, George, even if you are getting a long way from home, M. Wm. Backer and Mrs, Andrew McNichol were at Shakespeare tbis week attending the funeral of Mrs. Fraser, a cousin of the latter. Deceased had been ill for the past 3 years. She was past So years of age. -Interment was made Tuesday afternoon. Church Chimes c Next Sunday will be Hasler. The Church 'Colon bill was passed by the Alberta Provincial Legislature. Next Sunday will be Easter and the sermons and music will be in line, no doubt, with the festival. Rev. Mr. Clarlte's Sunday morning sermon was founded on 11 Kings 2 f, "He took theimantle of Elijah. &c." Evening topic was, "The Triumphal Entry,"suggested byPalm Sunday. A meeting in the interests of Church Union of pastors in this District was held in Brussels Tuesday afternoon. The bill before the House of Commons was one of the subjects of discussion, Friday afternoon of this week, at a 3o o'clock, service preparatory to the Easter Communion will be held hu Mel- ville Church and on Sabbath next the Sacraments of ilaptism and the Lord's Supper will be dispensed at the morn- ing service. I. 0 0. F. ANNIVRRuARv -On the evening of Sabbath, April 2715, the ef&eers and members of Western Star Lodge, I 0. 0 F., Brnssels, will at- tend sorviee in St. John's church at 7 o'clock. Rev. Bro. C. F. Clarke will preach the anniversary sermon of the Order. Visiting brethren will be wet. come,. Brethren are asked to meet at tbe I. 0. 0, F. Hall at fi 3o o'clock, So as to march to the cls u•ch. "When He came near He beheld the city and wept over it," was the text from which the Pastor spoke last Seib• bath morning in Melville clurcb, on "'The Message o1 holy Week" Holy week speaks to us (i) 01 the disappoint- ment:: in life curl how we should meet them 1 (2) Tee stubborn bliudbess of our humanity ; (al Victory through Faint. At the evening. service 111e subject was "Why jti n the church," based on Matt. 5 : r,l ' Bio are the light Of the world."