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BRUSSELS; ONTARIO, WBDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1924
Most great business
successes had their
foundation in a savings
account . Capital enable, d
the saver to grasp his
opportunity . Are you
for the dayof
preparing
opportunity? You can
do so by opening a
savings account to -day
in
Bank of Nova Scotia
ESTABLISHED 1832
Paid-up Capital $ 10,000,000
Reserve - - 19,600,000
Total Assets - 210,000,000
F. M. WILMOT,
Manager, Brussels
239
New Ads. ortisements
Hound strayed
Seeds -F. A. Bunter
Special Sale -Mrs. Haydeu
R.1. Reds -John T Duncan
Pigs for sale -Cecil Bateman
Sults, Coats, ha -King Bros..
Pigs for sale -Wilson harks
Weekly Store News -Jos Fox
Brownie Cameras -P. R. Smith
Exoontor's Sate -R. McKinnon
Coming in -Partnere' Club Store
Lorna Doone -Family Theatre
Trustee's Snlo-6. W. Rnyi❑❑and
Wagon for sole -Thos. 'Mollie
Mortgage Sale -W. M. Sinclair
Court of Revision -Village of Brussels
Adventures of Grnndps-Molesworth Y.P.S.
Cranbrook
Local interest in the following item
centres round the fact that Oariuke
was the station to which Rev. Mr. Mc-
Culloch moved when he removed from
Knox church here. Mr. McCulloch is
now a resident of Toronto. Friende
of Rev. D. A. Ferguson will regret to
learn that he and his congregation at
()netlike (near 1Janhilton) suffered the
loss of their church, by fire, on Thurs-
day rooming, Alien24. Tho loss is a
heavy one, as the building was erect -
Single eomb
R.I. Reds
DAY OLD CHICKS 18c for
balance of seaeon. Now
have space for Custom
Hatching at $5 00 per 100 Eggs.
Any breed or quantity, Eggs
are no.ty hatching good, Book
order early for space or Chicks.
John T. Duncan
Phone 7x
Box 20 Brussels, Ont.
i
ed about 26 years ago, and only partly
covered by insurance. Plans are be-
ing considered for rebuilding, and
meanwhile services will be held in the
school house.
Bluevale
Seeding is well nigh through, Pall
wheat looks good.
The new residence of Thos. Stewart
is about ready for occupation.
Nurse Fowler was a visitor with
Mss. R. H. McKinnon during the past
week.
Mrs. R. N. Duff has been on the sick
list but soon will be o. k. her many
friends hope,
Last Sunday morning Rev. L. Per-
rin, Wroxeter, and Rev. Mr. Tate ex-
changed pulpits.
A gasoline pump has been installed
by J. W, Leggatt, general merchant.
It was purchased at Brussels.
The residence of the late Jno, S.
Spence has been sold to Mies Martha
Fraser, who will take early possession,
A. number of members of Bluevale
W. M. 8 , will attend 'the District
Convention to be held in the Metho-
dist church, Lucknow, Thursday of
this week.
Tuesday afternoon of next week an
Auction Sale will be held at the home
of the late Jno. S. Spence when the
household effects of Mr, Spence and
Mrs. Margaret Henderson will be sold.
Sale at 130 o'clock, See the advt.
Moncriefr
'Milk Wit gone t again.
g
We have lied an ideal week for
seeding,
Robt. McTaggart visited his son,
Fergie, who is working near St.
Thomas,
Miss Aitkins, teacher, spent the
week end at her parental bonze at
Milverton,
Will. andMrs, Speiran, 10th Con.
Grey, were visitors with Luke and
Mre. Speirau, 18th Con.
Henry McKay left for Saskatch-
ewan. Mrs. McKay expecte,, to go
later. We wish them success.
Following an illnese of scarlet fever,
of which there were 8 cases in the
family, Mies Flora Srnith had an at-
tack of pneumonia. We are pleased
to report progress toward recovery.
Seeds
We have on hand a fresh supply of
l . Giant Yellow Intermediate and
Brace s marigold Seeds Giant White feeding Sugar Beets
gg
Also ramous New Century Turnip Seed
Flannelette - Blankets
Special for Friday & Saturday Selling
Good Heavy Blankets, large size, White and Grey
with Pink and Blue borders. Price
$2.95
for these 'two days
F■ A. HUNTER
3. M. Steele, Harvey LInklater and
John Good called last week on the
former's sister, Mrs,Harold Living-
ston,
We are sorry to say that Mrs. Mc,
Quarrie who has been showing such
algae of improvement is not ae well
again.
Last Sunday afternoon Rev, Mr.
Chandler spoke on the question of
church Union and gave a good ad-
dress.
Loeb Saturday Mre, W, Baillle case
called to London on account of the ill•
nese of her sister-in-law, Mrs. George
Edwards. Better conditions are now
on the, program and a fine baby boy
also.
Wroxeter
Archie McMichael has purchased a
Ford sedan.
D. M. McTavish, Brussels, called on
friends in the village Thureday,
Vernon McDonald has opened a
garage in Neil White's old stand,
Work on the re -decorating of the
Presbyterian Church commenced this
week,
Friends of Mira Mary Harris will
regret to learn of her ibises in Toron-
to, where she bad gone to visit her
sister, Miss Cassie Harris.
At the nomination held last week
John aenneberg and John Douglas
were proposed for the Reeveship, The
latter withdrawing Mr. Henneberg
was elected by acclamation.
MRs. THOS. SAGE DECEASED.-
After
ECEASED:After a brief illness of pleurisy
Margaret Moore, wife of
Thomas Sage, succumbed at her home
Wednesday evening, Although in
her 89th year, deceased was remark-
ably bright and active and able to
look after her household duties until
the week of her death. She was one
of the early settlers here having lived
in this neighborhood over 50 years.
She is survived by her husband, who
is now in- his 93rd year, and 3 sons, Al-
bert, Wroxeter ; Charles, Port Hur-
on and Robert, Washington. An
only daughter, Mrs. Thompson died
in the West 2 years ago. Interment
took place in Wroxeter cemetery Fri-
day afternoon, Rev. Dr. Brown of-
ficiating.
Merril*
A few weddings are said to be on
the program during the next couple
of mouths.
Township Council and Court of
Revision on 2 drains will be held Mon-
day, 27th inst. •
The McMurray home, 4th line, ie
under quarantine owing to a light
case of scarlet fever. We hope Rob.
will soon be 0. k.
Dr. W. L. and Mrs. McCutcheon,
Wilkes-Barre, Pa., have returned to
their home after a visit of 3 weeks
with the Dr.'s parents. Dr.'s father
has been quite ill but is recovering we
are pleased to state. They were wel-
come visitors.
A Morrisite who had an aching
tooth that was annoying him silenced
it by splitting the molar with a nail
and then killing the nerve by a red
hot knitting needle. He had a supply
of nerve not often possessed by an
ordinary resident.
By advt. on page 4. of this issue it
may be seen that Si- Lot 30,
Con, 7, containing 100 acres, and well
built on, will be offered by Public
Auction at the Queen's Hotel, Bens -
eels on Thursday, May 15th, at 2 p.
m., D. M. Scott being the Auctioneer.
Special Sale
For 110 Days
St rin
P g
Millinery
at cut prices to make room for
new Summer Goods. Take ad-
vantage of this Sale and save
money. ,
MHS, NAYBEN - Ethel
palace
Bakery
If you have not
tried our
COCOANUT
JUMBLES
we would advise you to
do so -the Cookie every-
body
vehy-b dy is talking about,
Remember • the three
Jumbleti-
Cocoanut Vanilla lemon
Price 150 per dosen
Insist on Willis' 'Whole 'Wheat
Bread. We specialize on this
Beaad, Order your Loaf today
-only 8c,
W. E. WILLIS
Phone 32x
AMILY T
BRUSSELS
Friday and Saturday
May Oth and loth
A MASTER - PIECE
Lorna Doone
A Olasslo toyed and reed by M1111ons,
The world's sweetest love %tory brought
to the soman, AEI sweet as n splendid
dream comestrue. Sweeping scones
alive with (ill the glorious ronanoe end
tingling action of the book. It's a won-
derful, WONonairuI'. Picture. No
wonder we're proud to present it.
Promise yourself end realize every
joy -every thrill of the book.
Monday & Tuesday Next
A daring Drama of Dare -devil
men with John Gilberts as
"The Wolf Man"
The best gift that -non can give to
mankind is his best self. Each of us la
really a dual soul ; what we are do.
ponds on wbloh predominates -
The Good or the Bad
"Blood will Toll„
The Wolfman proved it In the final
fight.
Read the advertisement if you are in-
terested in further particulars.
We are glad to see W. H. Turvey
able to get about, although still using
a cane. Ile was laid up during the
past Fall and Winter from a bad
attack of sciatica. He tried many and
varied recipes but the eucceesful one
only cost him 16 cents. Sciatica is
not a companion many folk would
choose.
Grey
Alex. D. Lamont, formerly of Grey
township, who has spent a good many
years in Alberta, has removed to New
Westminster, B. 0. Old friends here
wish him success.
Last week Will. Hoover arrived
home from Queen's University, King-
ston, for a brief holiday after com-
pleting the term and passing his '2nd
year's exams, with flying colors. He
has gone to Regina where he will be
assistant to the city Engineer for the
next few months after which he will
resume hie college course. This is not
his first trip to the West, with which
he appears to be on very friendly
terms. We extend congratulations.
MUNICIPAL SLATISTICS -Following
particulars are taken from Assessor
Silica Johnston's roll for this year in
the township of Grey :-No. of acres,
64,932 ; acres cleared, 61,926 ; wood-
land, 4,811 ; slash land, 8;194 ; land
value, $1,933,075 ; buildings. $87,200 ;
total value, 32,803,275 ; business tax,
$6,200. income, $2,600 ; total assess -
58011t, $2,812.075 ; No. in families,
2,267 ; males between 21 and 60, 598
children between 5 and 18, 482 ; No. of
births, 19 ; No. of deaths, 11 ; pergone
assessed for Legislative franchise
only, 709 ; No. of dogs, 418. Popula-
tion shows a decline over 1923.
Molesworth
Other Molesworth news on page 5.
Last Sunday Rev. Mr. Scott, Hol-
stein occupied the pulpit of the Pres-
byterian church here. Rev. Mr. Mo -
bath.
Litosih will be the preacher next Sab-
Friday evening of next week the
humorous play, "Adventures of
Grandpa," will be presented in the
Community Hall here by Ethel talent,
under the auspices of the Young
People'sAsso. See the advt. giving
further particulars. Attend the play
and have a good laugh. It will do
you good.
Walton
Other Walton news on page 5 of
this issue.
Hugh Fulton and daughter. Mrs.
Jos, Carter attended the funeral of
the former's brother, near St. Marys
last week.
Last Sunday afternoon Rev, Mr.
Lewin, the new rector of St. George's
church conducted the service here and
was heartily welcomed. A favorable
impression was created aud we wish
him the greatest success.
MArTLAND PRESBYTERIAL -10th
annual Convention of the W. M. S.
of Maitland Presbyterial Society will
be held in Duff's church, Walton,
Tuesday, 20th Inst, There will be 3
sessions at 10 a. m., 1.30 and 7.30 p. tn.
Reports will be, presented, Mrs. Tee -
land will deal ith the Provincial re-
port ; Mrii. Coomber gives a retrospec-
tive survey of the work of the Presby.
tonal ; Mrs. Langford, Provincial
Secretary, will give an address, and
closing words at afternoon seesloo by
Mrs, E. J. Mitchell, Wingham, Rev.
De. Teyloe, of India, will be the even-
ing u
speaker. Luncheon will be eerved
by Walton ladies at 12 o'clock.
Words of welcotne will be given by
Mts. Oster and replied to by Mrs,
Clot k.
Sonora, REPORT -Following names
of the .several classes of Walton
school, Senir room, are arranged in
ordse of omit, for the month of April
-IV Sr. -Hattie McCall Mary.Krant-
er, Jim Shortreed, IV Jr. - Jean
Hood, Jean Drager, Isabel Hoy, Mar-
guerite Bolger, Mildred Pollard, Rue -
eel Sholdice,'Flora Harris, John 51c -
Donald, Muriel Farquharson, 711 Se,
-Vera Gardiner, Kenneth Jackson,
Beatrice Kearuev, Florence Ryan,
Lama Manning, Althea Carter, Nor.
tea Murray, I1I Jr,--Osara i1Ic0a11,
COMING IN
Within the next
Ten Days
Car or Salt
Oar of
Ground Screenings
Car of Five X
Br C. Cedar Shingles
Phone nr otder to
No. 46
Morris & Grey Club Store
BRUSSELS
Lorne Steles, Alvin Farquharson, Ell-
wood Shortreed, Clarence Stein, Viola
Carter, Ethel Shaw. II -Helen Steles,
Chas. McDonald, Winnie Drager,
Blairmore Shaw, Laura Hoy.
G. 11. Hoon, Teacher.
Jamestown
Friday afternoon of next week. 16t1)
inst., at 1 o'clock, an Auction Sale of
Farre Stock, implements, &c., will be
held on the farm of Thos. Smith, Lots
52 and 53, Con. 1, Morris township,
West of Jamestown. D. M. Scott,
Auctioneer. See advt. in this issue
and posters for further particulars,
Ethel
E. 8, Desjardine has almost com-
pleted the building of his garage. It
will be a tidy shop when finished.
J. K. Halls mid family are removing
to the House formerly occupied by
Russel Dilworth, Mill Street. J. H.
Fear will tenant the house vacated by
the Halle family.
Sacramental services were held in
the Methodist Ohurch last Sabbath.
The pastor was assisted by Capt.
Robert Pearson who also delivered an
excellent sermon at the evening ser-
iice from the words, "Put on the
whole armour of God."
Next meeting of the Women's In-
stitute will be held at the home of
Mrs. (Dr.) Wardlaw, on Thursday
afternoon May 15th, at 2 30 o'clock.
There will be a discussion on "Dont'e
for the sick room," Roll call answer-
ed by paying fees. Reading will be
given by Mrs, J. Slemmon. A full at-
tendance of members is requested as
this is the Branch Annual Meeting.
Officers will be elected and financial
report for the year presented,
Belgrave
Annual meeting of the Women's In-
stitute will be held at the home of
Mrs. Geo, Procter, on May 20th, at
2 30 p. tn. Election of officers takes
place ; solo, Mrs. Chas. Procter ; roll
call, payment of fees for next year ;
music, Misses Bell and Ventarnp. A
cordial invitation is exteuded to all
the ladies of the community.
PRESBYTERIANS FAVOR CHURCH
Co•oPERATION.-Presbyterians of Bel -
grave and Calvin churches gave. out
ballots with the question "Are you
in favor of local union with the Metho-
dists of Belgrave and the Brick
Chuech 7" Belgrave vote was 100 foe
and 10 against and Galvin voted 4I for
and 7 against. In the latter church
there were only 9 ballots distributed
that were not returned, The Metho-
dist congregations expressed a favor-
able opinion months ago, being
practically unanimous in It, and as
areernthe
far as they concerned d rtection
.will come before Wingham District
meeting as the next official step. Pro-
posal IS 00 have the new order come
into effect next July, if everything is
agreeable. Presbyterian churches are
without a regular pastor at' the
present.
Seaforth
BY -Lows CARRY, -A meeting of
the citizens and ratepayers was held
in the Town Hall on Friday evening
for the purpose of discussing the pro-
posed 13y -laws iu connection with the
fl.rur mill, the Bell Engine Company
and the Canada Furniture Company,
Mayor Golding occupied the chair
and introduced the subject. Short
speeches in support of their particular
claims were made fleet by the prci-
prietore of the flow! mill, Messrs. Rose
& Pfeffer, Tavietoek and Elgin Hay,
Listowel Bonds of $20,000 requeeted
by the company are Ml to be used for
the purchase of new modern
mach
in-
eY The firm purposes erciploying 16
to 23 hands when the mill
is complet-
ed, Robert Bell, of the Bell Engine
and Thresher Company, Iimited
spoke on the company's application
for a renewal of its fixed assessment
with the town. 3, H. Reid and W.
Hartry called attention to the claim
of the Furniture Company, and re-
quested the town to continue the fixed
assessment of $12,000 for a period of
10 years, J. Daly, chairman of the
hydro commission, asked any one who
had any objeotione to state thein at
meeting, and advised every citizen to
get behind these By-laws and give
them a boost. George T, Turnbull,
Oepresentittg the Connell, and F. G.
Neeliry Secretary of the local board of
Advent u res
of Grandpa
A Humorous Play is 3 Acts
Will be presented
by Ethel talent sn
Community Hall
MOLESWORTH
Friday Ev'g, ' May lOth
Under auspices Young People's Society
Oast of Characters
Grandpa Welland Krapter
Grandson Geo Hutchinson
Tod Hunter (Who keeps Denning
School) W1t1. Campbell
Lnay IHIs Wife) hlrs,.,Geo. Dunbar
Marie Ribeeu (Chief Inetruotress)
Irene $rentor
Dorothy Map 1dust out of College)
Gertrude Purvis
PansPilopeaotob (Ret and Faorty
Policeman McCormlok LGeo. d Dunlbsar
$lumpy (Twelve days from Copenhag-
en over) Mrs, Robt. Bremner
Musical Numbers between Acts
Program at 8 Sharp
Play is a good one. Come and
see it and enjoy a good laugh.
Adults Sae Children 400
1
trade, also made a few remarks in
favor of the By-laws. The following
resolution was moved by J, G. Mullen
and seconded by W. Hartry, that the
citizens and ratepayere heartily in-
dorse the action of the Council in sub-
mitting these By-laws, and was car-
ried unanimously.
Listowel
DR, PHILIP DECEASED. -Dr. John
Philip, who began the practice of
medicine here in 186I, passed away
Sunday in his 88th year. He is sur-
vived by his wife, who was Mise Dane,
Toronto, and came here as a bride, a
son, John Philip, and a daughter,
Mrs, Robert Thompson, both of town.
Dr. Philip was a prominent Conser-
vative and a Methodist in faith. The
funeral was held Wednesday after-
noon.
Brussels Council
The monthly meeting of the Coun-
cil was held last Monday evening, all
the members present, excepting Coun-
cillor Rose.
Minutes of last regular and a special
meeting read and paseed.
Following accounts were presented
J. Riley, 6 cords of wood ..-.$ 80 00
Ed. Henderson, disking roads,
&e 420
S. Fox, 7 hours grading with
engine
G. McDowell, disenfecting
A. McGuire, Assessor, salary
10 50
2 00
67 00
0. R. Davidson, teaming coal
&c ................................... 88 40
G. R. Weller, coal, Electric
Light 263 30
R. Thuell, salary and rent 150 00
G. McDowell, salary75 00
Compensation Board 6 60
Harry Chawpion. Hydro help-
er
elp- 6
00
T. Kellington, Hydro helper... 5 00
Jno. Cunningham, Hydro
helper 10 00
Following communications were
read :-Motor League communication
asking concerning a motor camping
ground.
Frain Hydro Convention inviting
delegates to Kitchener. No action.
Street sweeper offering from Gode-
rich Manufacturing Co. re , broom.
Reeve to call and see machine and get
figures.
Mount Forest man asking opportun.
ity of securing wiring of houses and
business places.
The question of school monies held
by the County belonging to Brussels
and Blyth was discussed. Reeve will
interview Go. authorities concerning
it.
Moved by Weller and Hewitt that
the Hydro Commission be instructed
to purchase the necessary supplies for
the Corporation. Carried.
Moved by 1V ll •-
e et Arrnetron
i3
That the job of digging the choles for
Hydro poles be given to Wm. Cook,
Brussels, at $1 25 each, as per specifi-
cations. Oarried.
The lot on which wood and stone
had been piled and on which Council
paid the taxes, being sold, H. Cham-
pion, the new owner, asked to
have stone removed and have it fenc-
ed as it was when leased. Moved by
Weller -Hewitt that the town pur-
chase the said lot, corner of Flora and
Alexander streets, at $150. Carried.
Moved by Artnstrong-Hewitt that
Utility man be instructed to be time-
keeper for employees in doing corpora-
tion work and certify accounts before
coming to Council parried.
Application toad
pp was a b Mrs, Goo.
Y
Sperling, Mechanic street, for a
cement sidewalk to Mill street. Work
will be done, payment to be trade on
frontage plan.
Balances on wood and Electric
light accounte due town were discuss-
ed and instructions given to have
there collected through Division Court
forthwith.
The matter of planting the poles for
Hydro was talked over and the (Ora-
tion of securing a foreman to oversee
the work was discussed as was
necessary tree trimming. It was
agreed to have Victoria Park rolled,
looking to its improvement, Connell
then adjourned.
W, I -I, KERR, Proprietor
Brussels Continuation
School Repast,
The following is the report of Bros'
eels Continuation Saliooi for March
and April.
FORM III -
PARTIAL MATRICULATION
K McVettie...744' G Stewart..,, 66.7
$ Ballantyne, 70,6 13 MacDonald ,53.8
Al Ferguson...65.4 L Clouse ..... 48
E flemingway581 A Ballantyne.42,5
J Smith 57.1 •
NORMALENTRANQE
F. Pollard ,00 .8 M Alcock.......52.3
W Frain 00.1 F Lckmier 60.7
0 Cameron ....53 8 E Dane ....40,8
Taking different subjects from eith-
er above classes,
11 Askin.. .... 83.6
0 Bolger . 67.7
L Thuell ... 65
C Cardiff .. 54.2
FORM II -
Taking all eubjjects
I Ritchie 84.2 3 Oliver .....,,.00,6
F Strachan83.3 K Tyet man.. .67.1
LRose .. .81 5 I Sclhwadron .568
D Clarke 80 1 G Murray ......53
J Ferguson71.4 J McNabb .... 53.3
M Sperling 88.5 Jim Smith .........
E Ounningham.05
Not taking languages
L Patterson.-... 09 E Thuell.........67.7
T McCallum . 66 8 A McTaggart ...58
E Chapman ,00 6 0 ,Jackliu. 55.7
V Mc0utcheon..., F Oliver... ...... 55,3
65 3 R McAllister ....61
J McKee . 80
FORM I-
J Walker ....47,5
G Best ....462
M Cook ....45.6
Lowry,., •,,,.,.22
I McDonald .8311
H Knight ... 81.5
H Garnies ... 81.3
M McVettie .... 77
5 Hemingway 70,6
3 Turnbull 73 5
K McNabb 72 3
J Stewart........ 71
3 Shaw ... 69.1
H Stevenson .641
R Patted.... 51.1
11 Douglas .... 80 7
W. Galbraith -.00
J Messer. 69.1
P Beek er. 69,1
0 Brown... 59
G Martin.. 67
3 McOraeken.56.7
13 Stretton ..56.5
L Champion...58.3
G Davidson.,..54.7
I Thompson ...50.7
R McMurray .48.8
M Walker ....42.8
13 Pr'octor......39.1.
S McNair ............
i2 People We Talk About $
02 tt
Dan. McDonald, Galt, was a visitor
with his mother for the week end,
Miss Lottie Heist has gone to Hamil-
ton where she has taken a position,
Last Monday Lloyd Jackson left for
London to assume the duties of his new
position. We wish him success.
Mrs. James McIntosh and family re-
moved to Owen Sound last week,'where
theyjoin husband and father who pre-
ceded them.
Mrs. C. Sheriff is back to town after a
visit of 3 months with Hamilton and
Toronto relatives and old friends. She
had an enjoyable time.
Charlie Miller, who is au employee in
the Ament Bros. sawmill, was taken
seriously ill last Saturday but is able to
be about again as usual,
James Rud Mrs. Armstrong are visit-
ing at the home of J ohn A. and Mrs.
Campbell, Clinton locauty. The latter
is a daughter of the visitors.
W. H. Peters, Bervie, and Miss ;L.
Arnott, London, were week end visitors
with the Misses Huuter. They are
brother-in-law ono neice, respectively.
Chris, and Mrs, Seel are away on a
holiday visit for n few weeks with rela-
tives and friends at various points, We
wish them al: ood time and a safe
return.
A. W. Hayden, teller in the Batik of
Nova Scotia, left last Saturday for a
visit of 3 weeks to bis old home in
Pictou, N, S. His place is being sup-
plied by D. A. McArthur, Port Elgin.
Mrs. Will. Lowry, London, spent a
taw days last week with her sister, Mrs.
A. J. Lowry. James Sharpe, father of
the ladies. who had been in London for
the Winter months returned to Brussels
with the former. Mr, Sharpe is in his
88th year and is cotnparatively well for
a man of that great age.
Mrs. Harry Churchill, Brussels, and
Mrs, Wm, Baillie, Monerieff, were called
to Loudon on Saturday owing to the
illness of Mrs. Geo. N Edwards. Bet-
ter news is to band since then Brod con-
gratulations are in order to Mr. and
Mrs. Edwards over the arrival of a son
and heir, Mr. Edwards is a teacher in
that City.
Postmaster A. M. Kay, Stratford, has
not been euloyiug as vigorous health as
aforetime but we hopea! of
the arriv .
F
Spring will tend to his invigoration,
He is Mrs. W. H. Rear's only brother
and years ago was on Tun Pose' staff,
before taking up postoflise duties as as-
sistant, at that time with J. R. Grant,
his stepfather, who was Postmaster here
for years before his removal to Winnipeg.
Mr. Grant's brother, William, was the
first regular Postmaster in Brussels. The
name then was Dingle and the village.
was called Aiuleyvilie, both being
changed to Brussels at the incorporation
in 1873 The present site of THE Posr
was the location of the postoffice, the
block being built by J. R. Grant in
1879
Milverton Con in do
nt ua a School
building is constructed of terra cotta
rug brick, is a 2 story 5 roomed edifice
and ie one of the most substantially
and economically built to be found in
the province, John Boshart, the con-
tractor conscientiously carried out
every detail of the architect's plans
and speciflcatione. Budding, when
completed, will not have cost a sum in
excess of $32,000.
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