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BRUSSELS', ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1925
W. IJ. KERR, .Proprietor
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The Friendly Church
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THE CHURCH or 0000 CHEER
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ETHEL METHODIST CHURCH
friday Evening of this Week
There will be a Box Soelal
at .Roe'siOhurch at 7.80
Program of Lantern Slides, (Hums
emus and Serious). Recitations
with Guitar Accompaniament,
"Babes to the Woriclee for children,
etc. (See Grey News for partime
tars.)
There will be another Big Sing of old
fashioned Hymns on Sunday at Ethel
Methodist Charoh before the regular
service. The Lantern will be used to
enable everybody to see the words.
The singing hurt week wire inspiration.,
al and the Mundt was filled.
" SUBJECT s
"Radio" or "The Wireless Theory of
Prayer."
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New Advartisements
Store for Sale -R. Pratt.
Cows for sale -W, J. Sharpe
Box Spain' at Roe's Church
Flour and. Focul-Alf. Seeker
Seed for sale-Ww. Grainger
Reduced Prices -F. A. Bunter
Mortgage Sale -W, M. Sinclair
Horses for sale -W. 5 Forrest
Rene for sale -Harold Enna Ildon
Mare for sale -Baxter Stevenson
Oratorical Contest -short Course
Three Wise Foole7Farnily Theatre
Farmers' attentibn-Huron Breeders
Don't Deceive Your Wife -St. John's Church
Iteivs
'tiseswater
Mr. Donaldson of Teeewater, while
visiting his sous, Donaldson Bros.,
Kingsville, went to Leamington to
see a friend. Ou his return to Kiva-
ville he was seized with a paralytic
stroke on the car and became uncon-
scious, He died at hie son's home in
Kingsville, Thursday. He wee 09
yews' of age, and the remains were
taken to Teeswater for burial. •
CLINTON
The proprietor of the skating Ate'
tine. has put chased an electric piano
Which he expects to' use in the near
future. -
The death occurred in Toronto on
Thursday last, of William Moore, ag-
ed 08 years. Mr. Moore was an old
resident of Clinton and he will be
great-FYMissed by his old asseciates.
The funeral took place on Monday,
Feb, 10, fecan the home of his sister,
Mrs. S, Govitt, He is survived by his
widow, five sons and a daughters
Four. brothers, Brigadier David Moore,
Salvation Army Headquarters ; Was
ley Moore, Goderich Albert T.
Moore, Loa Angeles; Robert Moore,
Winnipeg, and three sisters, Mee.
Aintie Nickle Miss Mary Moore, and
Mrs. Govitt, all of Clinton.
DUBLIN
Mise Alice Bleb) entertained the
members of St. elavy'e Anglican
Guild on Thursday afternoon. Mrs,
11. A.. Brown and Mee. Hills received
with Miss Riehl. The ladles peepared
wane more work no their 'fancy quilt,
A dainty luncheon • followed. The
next meeting will be held at the home
of Mrs. Vin. Hills on the sebond
Thursday of March, to which ell lad-
es are vvelcoine.
CI Blackstone
Expert Piano and Organ
Tuner and Repairer
Is in town.
Orders left with
Walker & Black or t Carter
will receive prompt atteution
CAR OF
FiveB"n FLOUR
and Purity
$5.25
BRAN SHORTS
SE,65 $1,75
ALF. BAEKER
?hone $ l3russels
'etre reline men of St. leatrleltls Par-
leh are to Burge a ininetial show on
Tuesday night, Febeuary 24
'The ladies of the O. NV, L. are lure-
ing a progressive euchre on Thursday
night of dile week, Good music Atilt
bit provided as part of the enter tab).
inent. •
Mr, and Mre. Edward Rose, of Me -
Kelm were surprised by their, neigh•
bore on Friday melte It was the 25
th anniversary of their marriage and
-three kind neighbors to the number of
100, turned out with dainty boxes of
I it elmon, a silver tray for glee. Rose
and a safety razor for Mr. MM.
Their host and hostess were greatly
platted and following the address and
presentation the guests played pro-
gressive euchre until 12 o'clock
o'clock when allpartook of the
good,,uncheon provided. Dancing was
indulged in following the luncheon un-
til early op Siturday Morning.
WALTON
• Our hockey boys won from Blyth
ane night last week.
"Don't deceive your Wife", in the
A. 0. U W. Hall on Monday, Mon-
day, Feb, 23rd, See advt.
Mrs, Thos. Mose, Campbellville. is
attending a week at the parental home
She is a daughter of Adam and Mre.
Sholdia, of this locality.
Next Monday evening talenb from
St. John's Church, Brussels, will pres-
ent the farce "Don't deceive your
wife," in the A. O. U. W. Hall here,
See the announcement.
At a meeting held here to decide
about a school fair, six school sec.
dons were'represented, all of whom
expressed their willingness to co.op-
mate for a school fair at Walton thie
year. Each section will have a repro-
eentabive on the central committee.
W. M. S. -The February meeting of
the W. M. S. was held on Wednes-
day last at, the home of Mre. J. Hislop,
Walton. Mre. Ritchie occupied the
chair. After devotional exercises the
topic on Ronan, was given by Min
Simpson, aseisted by Mrs. 'Kirby.
The papers dealing with the work of
our medical miseionaries, who, while
administering' healing to the body,
must direct: their patient,' minds to
the Divine Healer and tell theestory of
God's love and freedom to fallen hu-
manity. This work must ever be as-
sociated with the Drs. and teachers
in the mission fields. Mrs. Berry read
an interesting paper on the work of
Tindall who wrote and spread the
Bible in Britain in early days, while
Mrs. Gardiner gave Ourrent eveote in
Ronan. The roll call was responded to
by naminga missionary in Ronan.
21 presenb. The meeting closed by
prayer and praline A lunch was serv-
ed at the meeting. The next meeting
will be held at the home of Mrs. Neal.
Walton' W. M. S. per Mrs. Hugh
Campbell, R R. 2.
Following from Teeswater News re.
fere to the business owned for some
time by Daunts Bros., formerly of
this' locality :-A private stock com-
pany, to be known air the Teeswater
Found ry Company. Limited, was
formed at Teeswatee on Monday and
application has been made for a chart-
er with the following names attached
to the application : Messrs. E. E
Dennis. J. H. Brown. A. le:Strome.
W. J. Freeman, W. H. Brown and G.
K. lirnwn. The company is capitaliz-
ed at, 820,000 divided into 200 shares,
none tif which will be offered for sale to
the public, but will be held by the six.
members. They have been given the
Canadian rights to manufacture one
of the latest and best furnaces on the
U. S market and are calling the Can-
adian product, "The Equator Purr).
twee It ie a one-piece ileo pot and a
one-piece dome, there being only three
joint% so constructed as to prevent
smoke or gas escaping into the build-
ing. Eight of these furnaces svere
placed in homes 'in Teeswater and
district last fall and their proud'pos-
armors give them every praise. The
company is now making changes in
the plant and expect to start the fleet.
of March, as there ate a number of
orders to be placed at once.
WROXETER
Wm, Finlay, Winghaen, called on
friends in the village Saturday.
Mrs, Geo, McIntosh, Stretford, is
visiting her father, John Davidson.
Mrs. T. Hoperoft and .children spent
the week end with the former's par-
ents in Clifford.
Amongst those from a distance who
attended the funeral of the lets W. C.
Hazlewood were: Dr. B. J. and Mrs.
Hazlewood, •Bertemanville; Mills and
Mrs. Hazlewood, Grimsby; ea,n•d Mrs.
Jas. Hazlewood and sen of Tononto.
Fmn Maw GALLED -The death of
Vern. O. linziewood, which took place
Midas, morning, removes one of
Wrinceterei oldest and rnost highly es-
teemed residents. Deceased was in
his 7911s year. He bad been in delicate
health for several years, but was pae-
ticularly height and active for hie age,
and able to attend to hie dueies in and
around the home, being confined to
his bed less than a week before his
death. 'Me, Hazlewood was the eldest
son of the late James Hezlewood,a
one time resident eif this village. He
engaged in farming and in the shoe
business ab Lakelet, 1,1 hie younger
dirge, later coming to Wroxeter where
he conducted a eine( ssful aloe bus-
iness, He disposed of this to R. J.
/lame and entered into the general
store business which he continued 1111.
til his retirement some trventesterree
yeatil age.. Mr. Hazlewood took part
in the municipal affairs of the village.
He wee an naive worker in the Meth-
odist church, holding the position of
• Recording Steward, twenty•seven
yeate, as well as being Superintend-
ent of the Sunday Scheme, He was a
Idint and indulgent father anti will
I i gveatly missed in the home.
The warmest thoughts of sympathy
are extended by a hat of friends to
the J>ereaved feinely which, iconelets
of, his Wilt, twO sons, Dr, B. J. Hazies
wood, DowmanvIlle; EdWIn, draggIst,
' Tall, 13, C, A younger Son, „Gorden,
PaiSed away In Infancy; two married
daughters In Vancouver end Utah And
Misses Elea and Kate dt hone, Mills
Hazlewood, Of GriMelse, is a brother.
A funeral Service Wits held at the home
Sunday afternoon, the Rev, Dr, Brown
officiating, after Which intermeet took
niece in the Wroxeter cemetery, The
Pallbearers' were: R. J. Rann, D, D.
Sadderson, T. Kitchen, A, McMichael,
D, Weir And J. Smith. Amongst many
beautiful floral tributes were those
from the Rotary Club, Bevemanytile,
Methodist Churoh and Women's In-
stitute, Wroxeter,
Miss AlbGalleher's Tally friends
will be pleased to hear of her advance-
ment, being promoted as 'partner with
the MeVannel Publis,hing Co., Titbit -
to, and also Private Secretary, We
congratulate her on ber success, Miss
Gallaher is a daughter of A. E, and
Mrs. Gallaher, of Salem.
The monthly meeting of the Wo-
men's Institute will be held at the
home of Mrs. G. Davidson, Thursday
afternoon, Feb- 26th, contrnencing at
3 o'clock. Papers on "Our National
Parks" by Mrs, Wendt and "How we
are Governed," by Mrs, G. A. Wearr-
ing will be given, Roe Oail to be An-
swered by a Potato recipe. Members
are requested to coane prepared to en-
ter the Patching Contest.
BELGRAVE
The voting on Ohurch Union in Bel.
grave Presbyterian church has been
finished and the voting announced
wae'77 for Union and 58hgainst.
The monthly meeting of the Wo-
men's Institute was held at the home
of Mrs. J. Van Oamp on Tueeday aft-
ernoon.
• MONCRIEFF.
A Fine Woman Dies - Miss Anna
Dunlop, in her 38th year, elect at the
home of David Dunlop, 46, Prospect
St., Wilkes-Barre, Penn., Friday after-
noon at 2.15 o'cilock of compilations.
Miss Dunlop was born in Huron Co.,
Ontario, Canada, but resided in Wilkes
Barre ,for the last two years, having
made her •home with her uncle. She
had been in ill -health for several years
and for the lase two weeks was con-
fined to her bed. Through her entire
life she had been a true Christian and
her loving disposition, and noble char-
acter won for her many friends. She
ale survived by her father, George Dun-
lop, a brother George M,cTaggart, of
Seaforth, and a sister, Mrs. Luke
Speiran, of Grey Township. The
funeral was held from the residence of
her uncle on Monday afternoon. In-
terment in Ashley Cemetery. Geo. and
Mrs. MicTaggart, Seeforth, and Mrs.
Luke CI Speiran, of Grey Twp., at-
tended the funeral of Miss Anna Dun-
lop.
GREY
The minister will speak In the
school on Wednesday as ,ueuail.
After orchesta practice Wednes-
day, the League will enjoy a social
hour to which the older folks are in-
vited.
There was a capicity congregation
at Roe's Church on Sunday morning.
The illustrated message on the Life of
David Livingstone wile be finished on
Sunday morning next.
There was an increased attendance
at Union on Sunday afternoon. The
weather was fine. The series on the
Future iLife has caused a great deal of
talk, and the minister appreoiates the
expressions of gratitude for help re-
ceived on many problems. He did
not say that everybody would have an-
oeker chance after death, but he cer-
tainly believes that the heathen, who
have had no chance' at. all in many
cases, will be dealt with fairly.
"Shall not the Judge of all the earth
do right?"
On Friday evening at 7.30 there will
be a Box Social at Roe's 'Church.
Ladies will bring boxes etre the gentle-
men will have the privilege of paying
50c for them. There will be a pro-
grannne of tentern slides, bot'h humor-
ous and serious, and for the children,
there will be the illustrated story of
"The Babes in the Wood". This
story, dear to the hearts of every child,
will be shown by means of twelve col-
oured and costly pictures and will Jae
of an educational eature. Some of the
views will be further iNustrated by
means of gutter accompaniment and
recitation by the Minister, The or-
chestra will make its firs't appearance
and additional numbers will be given
by Fred. MeOutteheon on the violin
and Mr. Haydn on the banjo.
}I COIL TYERMAN ANSWERED THE
°Att.-Wednesday of last week an
old and well known resident de this
locality, In the person of Hugil Tyme
man, passed away, at the age of 81
years. He was born In Toelteliire,
England, and came to MeKillop town-
ship with his perents when 7 years of
age, they being in the pioneer class.
After a sojoure 'there for years Mr.
Tyenman spent 9 years at 'ClieSley and
13 In Hanover locality before moving
to Grey Township 20 years ago, when
he purchased the firm ton which he
died, Lot t, Con, 13. 49 years ago
deceased married Mary Wilkinson, of
Hanover, and she, 4 sorts (Doctor
Howard Kindereley, Seek.; Dr. lel W
Milestone, Sask.; Reber* etre Fray,
Grey toWnelliP) elle 2 dategifters, (MrS.
lintchinsou, Fergus and Mrs, Fred
Cieter, Grey) survive. Mr. Tyermen
was buried Saturday afternoon in Brus-
Sees cemetery, Rev. C. F. Clarke, his
pestor, coneunting an appropriate so -
vice. The subject of tele notice WAS a
stelWate and 'Ittleav little of physioal
wnelelltes. Claire (If (lath originated
with the fin a couple of months ago
and despite all that onto be done the
end Mune at *CVO stated, Mr. Tye -
man was an induStrinue, honorable
Man, quiet be his manner but interest-
ed In affair! at halite and abreted, The
sasigasommaa
ratorical
OnteSt
Under the auspices
of the
Agricultural Short Course
Literary Society
Will be held in the
Opera Hall, Brussels
Thursday Ev'g, Feb, 19th
at 8 o'clock p. in.
This will be an opportunity for the
people of the community to see
some of the work of the young -
people taking_the Onurses in Agri-
culture and Home Economia.
' Besides the public speaking there
will be a short Musical Progeam,
Everybody Come Collection at the Door
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sons in the West- were unable to get
home for the last sad rites. Sym-
pathy of a wide circle is extended to
the bereaved In the !psi -of husband
and father.
FORMERLY oer Gans Towanioira.-
Last week the Listowel Standard spoke
of alormer Grey township woman as
follows :-The many friends of Cath-
erine Erskine, beloved wife of John
Inglis, learned with sincere regret of
her death at the family residence, Pen-
elope street, on Sunday evening last.
She had been in failing health for the
past year suffering from nervous
trouble. bnt despite all that could be
done for her she did not get any bet-
ter. For the past week she had been
bedfast. The late Mrs. Inglis was
Imre in Grey township where her early
life was spent, In December 1892 she
was married to Mr. John Inglis. They
took up their residence in 1b,lrna Town-
ship, later *moving to Gemgetown and
then to Wiarton. Thirty years ago
the Eternity moved to Listowel and
have resided here ever since. The de-
ceased lady confined • her activities
mostly to her own botne. Neverthe-
less she won the respect and high es-
teem of a large circle of Mende Ber
bereaved husband, two daughters,
Bessie and Belle, and one son, Jame
Inglis, are left to mourn the Ines of e
kind and loving wife and mother. To
there is extended sincerest. sympathy.
The funeral took piece from the fam-
ily residence on Wednesday afternoon
with interment at Fairview cemetery.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. J. M. Nichol, pastor of Knox
church, gef which the deceased was a.
consistent member. Those from out
Of town attending the funeral were,
Mrs. A. Robertson, Monkton; Messrs.
W. .R. Erskine,. Aylmer, James Erskine,
Monkton, James M. Erskine, George
Cox, E. Green -sides acrd P. Greensiees,
Abwood.
ETHEL
Dame Rumour says that wedding
bells will ring shortly in the West
End.
Mrs. Stanley Dunbar is considered
out of danger and is progressing
Mimi Francis Glares •11.1q been able
to leave her padeut, Mrs. (Dr.) elc.
Master, who is up and around again.
l'inree Coates has gone to tender as
&stance to Mrs PPI.Cy A :mei I.
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Thee° way a capacity ittelience in
Methodist Church on Sunday even-
ing. Before the period of woisbip, a
number of old-fashioned hymtis were
sung. They were on a large white
sheet which isso arranged that it is
quickly removed when the eel vice be-
guile Everyone could see the words,
whether the eyesight, is poor. or not
and a large volume of sound
which was inspirational went up
front many 'voices. This will be
repeated on Sunday evening next,
Mr. Addy and Ma Cecil Batenitto
rendered a duet and their voices blend-
ed very Meetly. The choir gave a dis-
tinct lead to the singing 11 the eervice,
and Mr. White finished his series on'
the "Life after Deneh". The soleect
''cl0111scSuusnaday
tbe Wil 0111re'leslts tulltietol':!yRonta lispiwill
The party in the 'Imeentent of the
Methodist Chinch on Valentine's Eve
was a geeet sueeess in every wIty.
After a good spread of eine, the min-
ister acted as Toastmatit er, and put
everyone in gond hutnor, , es
Blanche MolCre proposed e toast in
well chosen IV LE/ thr.PI 09111eilt t
mot Ltd tee Aid, 11 id and t hitb amieble
and efficient:lady, Mrs King, replied.
She explained that the pnrpnte nI
the gathering was to rep nee In Atm
crockery and entleey, The next was
in home. of the DishAvasheree who
are so often rnt.gntien._ This hon-
or fell to Mire; Myrtle IsleKee Reel Mies
Rhea McLellan(' replied. The last
wits a tenet toa the donors rind
.11115 Spivey tencle the resinitifie, Ilio •
old Love went to a great deal
terilible to fix up a Relic, Ont tit, whir
it loll speaker, whielt was welch ap-
"Don't Deceive
Your Wife"
A Rattling Good Farce
in Three Parts
Pi esented by Meintrers of
St. John's Ohut ch, fit oriels
at Lite
Workman's Hall • Walton
Monday, February 23rd
at 8 p. tn.
.fklao at the
Opera House - Brussels
Tuesday, Fekruary 24th
et80.
Don't Miss It I
Everybody Welcome
adults 35c Children 20e
Predated, Mr. Bisbee, Principal of
School, was at Iris very best and
handled the large crowd wieb great
skill. He provoked all kinds of ruer-
rituent by witty remarks during com-
e:11nel.), singing and excelled in a new
variety of grotm-games in which both
old end young participated with de-
light,
ROYALBLACK PRECEPTORY
The 'County meeting of the ROM
Black Preceptory was ,held In the
Orange Hale Goderich. Representa-
tives were 'present from waitan, Wing -
ham, Clinton, Varna and other !mints
in the County. After the transaction
of other business, the election of offi-
cers took place, resulting as follows:
C. M., Sir knight Dodds, Wingham; D.
M. Sir Knight R. H. Mew, Goderich
Chn.plain, Sir Knight F. J. Cantelon,
Goderich; Registrar, Sir Knight H. M.
Hanley, Clinton; Treasurer, Sir Knight
Rathwell, Varna; int censor, Sir Knight
Guest, Wingham; 2nd censor, Sir
Knight Hamilton, Walton; 1st lecturer,
Sir Knight Wm. Falconer, Clinton; 2nd
lecturer, Sir Knight T. E. Drennan,
Goderich; est standare-bearer, Sir
Knight Epps, Varna; 2nd stardard-
hearer, Sir Knight Alex. McNevin,
Goderich; pursuivant, Sir Knight Mc-
Leod, Bayfield; outerguartl, Sir Knight
Fisher, Clinton.
After the ,election there was an ad-
journment for lunch, which was served
by the Goderich Sir Knights The new
officers were installed by the P. C. M.
Sir Knight Ed. Mole, Seaforth, who al-
so gave a brief address. Sir Kni-ght
D. L. Stephenson, Clinton P. C. M.,
also addressed the meeting.
THE SHORT COURSE
iDr. Sinclair, of CannIngton, com-
menced weiik on Veterinery Science
on Monday. N. J. Thonias still come
on Thursday for the work on Soils and
Fertilizers," The Class are expecting a
visit from R, S. Duncan, Director of
Agricultural Representative 'Branch, on
Thursday.
The outstanding feature of this
week's program wa$ the Sheep Mar-
keting: course, Messrs, McMillen, and
Howard, representatives of the Sheep
Division of the Dominion Live Stock
Branch, gave lectures and demonstra-
tions in 'handling and slaughtering
sheep.
On Wednesday afternoon Mr. Fraser
of Weston, discussed Wool and the
Wlool situation of today. A fair crowd
altteridect these meetings.
In another part of this paper will
be found an advertisement regarding
rhe Oratorical Contest under the aus-
pices of the Short Course Literary
Society.
The program of the Short Course
Literary Society last Friday morning
was as follows: -Chorus; Debate "Re -
Keyed that a clean crank crank Is more
essentlal to a man's happiness than a
good-natured slouch". Affinmative-
Mina Wilkinson and George Pollard;
Negative--Floren•ce Oliver and Eliza-
beth Smith. The Negative won. Ad-
dresses: "Tea" Edith Gorsallitz; "How
We Dlg up Sunshine" Christie Forrest;
"The- Eskimo's Kayok" Nora MeDow-
ell; Reading, Edith GorsaNtz; 'Chorus;
National Anthem.
CONTRIBUTORS TO THE
NATIONAL SANITARIUM
8 The Treasurer of the Muskoka Hos-
pital for Consumptives desires grate-
fully to acknowledge the following
contributions received in Brussels by
the Field Secretary of the National
Sanitarium Association :
School Staff $11 76
Anent Bros. .... 5 00
Dr. J. A. McNaughton, 5 00
Rev. 3, P. McLeod 1 00
Dr. T. T. McRae 8 00
L Downing 2 00
James Fox 2 00
American Hotel 2 00
Rev. C. Clarke 1 00
Rev. Lewitt V00
W. M. Sinclair 1 00
100
G. C. Menners•...., 1 00
3. 0. Baeker • 1 00
R. Bowman I 00
J. H. Hewitt 1 00 4
John Logan 1 00
N F. Gerry 100
S. Wilton 1 00
R. W. Ferguson 1 00
J. Ferguson 1 00
Miss 74,71, Ross 1 00
G. R Weller 1 00
J. le Roes 1 00
1 00
T. Ritchie ' 1 00
Charles Pope 1 00
F. W. Wilmot ..... 1 00
E. 0. Cunningham 1 00
F. Hunter.— 1 00
Geo. E. McCall 1 00
M. Black.,,..,,‚ 1 00
D. Walker 1 00
former 191st Chaplain now Head at Burwash
Hobby For Years Has Been to Help
Unflirtunate Men - Served at the
Front Has Been Manager of Great
Business Concerns in the Old Land.
The Toronto Star had a Staff Re-
porter at Walkerton to interview fee
new 'head et Burwash Reformatory,
who was Chaplain, of the 161st Huron
Battalion at Camp Borden and for a
time in England,
Recently appointed, by the Ontario
government as superintendent of the
Ontario Reformatory at Burwash, Rev.
James K. Fairfull, Baptist ,mlnister, of
Walkerton, is a man with a truly re-
markable record. During the 45
crowded years of ,hts life he has fill-
ed many moles. He has been manager
of great business concerns in Englana,
an army private, sergeant and peere,
a member of the R.N.R., a Baptist min-
ister and principal of a vocational
school for returned men.
Ever since he first embarked on
tnankind's ealivmon business, that of
earning a livelihood, he has taken a
deep interest in the welfare of the
more unfortunate' of humanity, par-
ticularly that class Which Is carried
he the tide of life in and out of the
jails. He has worked among these
people and has made a life hobby of
the task of reforming them.
In an interview with the Star, he
summed up his philosophy of treat-
ment, which is the result of many
yeere Of practical everlente.
Mutt Win Criminal's Respect
"I have been in many of the most
terrible haunts of crime and the crim.
Ing," he stated, "and the sum total
of my experience is this: Get the crim-
inal's respect and you have got him.
Be kind and firm. You.may kick a man
into hell but you .Call never "kick"
him out again.
"learn a highlander, 45 years of age,
and 1 was born at Wetnyss,. Pifeshire,
Seeileled," Mr. Fairfull told the re-
porter. "In the old country, 20 years
and more ago, for 1 just mile to Can-
ada in 1905, 1 was engaged profession.
ally in various 'business concerns. I
was manager 01 the Elwick Ordnance
Works, Nevecastle-on-Tyne, where 1
had complete charge of 2,000 men and
300 appreettees,, and afterwards 1
maneged Batemates 11,4a,chine Tool
Company, which employed over 4,000
workers in Leeds. In Glasgow, I WAS
also envployed in business Capacity
A Social Service Worker
"My work 'brought me constantly
into contact with all phases of human-
ity and as a hobby and because I loved
the work, I constantly spent my leisure
in social service work, on vigilance
committee and similar activities. 1
have been amongst the very poorest
and most unfortunate of the people
of the great cities of the old land.
Many hundreds from the jails there
were on my calding list and the lowest
wards of more than one great city
were an open book to me.
"I have been in many a queer house
In my time," he went on. "In one
lodging house In Glasgow, for Instance,
so unreliable were the inmates and so
crude the quarters teat the knives and
forks were actually chained to the
tables. This was the only way possible
to keep them in the house.
I came to Canada some 20 years
ago and in 1913 I was ordained a
minister in the Baptist .church. My
first charge was at Clinton, Huron
'County. When war broke out I en-
listed as a private and was rapidly pro-
moted to sergeant, probably because
of my experience both the R. N. R.
and the volunteers in the old country.
Served in France
•
"1. went to France from England in
1916 and served to the end of the
war. My promotion from sergeant
was rather a unique one, for they made
me a padre.
"After the war," continued Mr.
Fairing, "I 'returned to Canada and
for four and a half years was in charge
as principal of the vocational school
for returned men at Kingston, where
there were 500 men 'and 45 itistruct-
ors, Then 4 came to Walkerton and
now I go as superintendent to Bor.
wash, back to my life's hobby again,
For once h believe that 1 OM the round
peg in the round hole; at ally rate 1
hope so."
"What are your ideas? Have you
any special plans regarding the treat-
ment of the criminal to put into pra-
ctise there?" queried The Star.
"Certainly, 1 have my ideas, and My
plans," replied the padre superintend-
ent, 'glut 1 am not broadcasting them.
111 a lifetime of association with the un-
fortunate class of men 1 have found
out this, to be efficient you BIQA C0111^
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February 20 and 21
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THREE
It ISE
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At? Merry as Spring -a brilliant
Picturization of the famous
stage success,
Monday and Tuesday
February 23 and 24
Watch for announcement
of Picture to be
shown.
H. Jaekeon 1 00
3. Anderson ..... 1 00
G, R. Muldoon 1 00
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Mr. McTavish 1 00
V. O. Huntley , 1 00
Misses M. & 0. Hunter. 50
Yours very truly,
GEO, W REID,
Secretary -Treasurer.
$05 25
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People We Talk About
It
CO. -Consliatie A. Whltesiees, of
Hensael, was in town last Thursday,.
Miss Mate Ross left Saturday for Tor-
onto to attend the Millinery openings
License Inspector !sallow, Goderich,
was in town on Monday.
Mrs. Walter Burton, Hamilton, was
the guest of Miss Mary Ross, last week.
Miss Sophia Sperling, Toronto, is vis-
iting her relatives and friends in town
and vicinity for s few weeks.
Dr. and Mrs. Lackner and Master
Allister Lackner, Kitchen,er, spent the
week end with relatives in town.
Fred Wilson, Windsor, was hale last
Saturday attending the funeral of his
sister, the late Miss Ella Inman.
W. R. Manchester Sudbury, Was in
town last week, buying horses from J.
H. Galbraith.
D Ewan, a orefl known el: iz,M is ser
ionsly ill at his home. His many old
friends will hope for a speedy change
for the better
Mrs. A. McGuire is attending the
big Temperance Rally at Toronto.
Mrs. McGuire is the County President
of the W. C T. 1.3,
Jno. Metetee and his sister, Mrs.
James Spier. were at Loudon attending
the funeral of their brotheii, Rev.
David Livineston MeCrae.
Goderich Star. -We understand that
County Constable Whitesides, of Hen-
sel!, wIl move to the County town in
the near future.
T. E. Whitfield, who has been laid
aside for the past few months, is show-
ing improvement and will continue to
report progress his numerous friends
hope.
Goderich Stan -Mrs. R. H. Cutt had
the misfortune to break her thigh in •
a fall on the street on Sunday even-•
ing. We trust her recovery may be
P.eeJnc•loY.. and Mrs. Long attended the
funeral of Miss Jnhltnne Gaynor, at
Blyth on Tuesday of this week. Burial
was made in R. C, 'Cemetery, Brus-
sels.
Rev, C F Clarke attended the Big
Temperance Convection at Toronto
this week, representing Brussels Meth.
odist church. P. A. and Mrs McArth-
ur were chosen by Melville church to
the same gathering
Fred Lowry, Port Huron, spent a
few &rye last week v siting W. A. and
Edward Lowry, Mr. Lowly bas been
awayfrom the old town a good number
of years.
By notice elsewhere it will been seen
that the mother of J. F. Rowland, Kings-
ton, formerly a weli.known Brussellte,
has passed over to the great majority.
She was 78 years of nge and made her
home at Newcastle, Out: Faneral took
place last Monday,
Mrs, Lisle Jackson and 3 children,
Tisdale, Sank , are visiting relatives and
old friends in Brussels, Grey and Mor-
rie, She was a former resident or WWII
when Miss Olive Mainprize and is wel-
come back to the locality, Mrs. Jackson
visited at Fecrgus; Ontario, where her
sister, Mrs, W. 11 Stewart, resides.
Entire carload of 'Canadian ale seized
at the InMrnational bridge, was dullsp-
ed into the Niagara River.
The Imperial Hotel one of Winni-
peg's oldest land marks, was destroy-
ed by fire and 4 other buildings badly
dam ed
Rev, H. P. Westgate, rector ef St.
lohn's Angticau church, Sendwieh, Was "
nominated us the revel clean for ESSex
county at a meeting of the .Anglican
eterey. Werluesdav of last week in Alt
Saints elture$), Windsor. Mr. West -
gate's noteinetton is to be forwarded to
Rt, Rey. David Williams, D. D., Bishop
of H0rotl, for approval. Mr, Westgate
is to succeed Rev. Mr, Wright, of Am.
hersthurg, Rev, Mr. Westgate . was
formerly Rector at At woocl,