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The Brussels Post, 1925-3-18, Page 1VOL. 53 NO. 39 2,00 per annum in advance ERUSSELS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, Z925 - W. H. KERR, Proprietor •F++ F •h 4• 'i• IF you have ever felt that the Church did not care for strangers, we ask you to give ns a trial and not judge too harshly, The Chinch is made up of people much like ourselves, whose intentions and aims are better than their lives: We have n particularly good choir and in- spirational singing. Subject on Sunday : "The Sin we are all Afraid to Mention" ETHEL METHODIST CIRCUIT REV. HAROLD WHITE, B.A., 0.D, Pastor MR. P. N. CURRIE, Musical Director MR8. HAROLD WHITE, Organist ++-f•,,•3,08•r•F•Fi-++ ++a••r•t•+4•-sa•✓r4.4st New Advertisements Car for solo—Toa Pam, Per sale—Wm. Goraalllz Cow for .nle—P Amen t Send Peas—Rngh Lnmont Specials—W. D. Hamel For solo—Robert Bandon Auction Snle—J. A. Cole Auction Sale—D. W. Jordan A nation Bale—Ernest Campbell Auction Sale—Elizabeth Hall Hone wanted—M. Yollock Wntl Paper—Jock 1SaOraci,en Seed for ea le—Duff's. Bluevale For sole—w. H. McCetcheon Cnr of shingles—D. MacTavlsb Farm for eats—Goo Muldoon Gander for sale—Ben Hallenbeck Geese for rale—Phone 8410 Booinl Evening -8, S. No 8, Grey Tenders wanted—J, J. Sellers Car overhauling—E• C. Cnnningbem Drake for sale—Elston Cardiff' Pigs for sale -Gilbert Bpeir Posture to rent—David Milne Auction Bile—w E. Sanders estate Go to Cho roh—Etbel Mothodlat Church Seed for sole—R 0. Campbell Forma for tale—Jam ea Smith Estate .strz zb7s LINWOOD An inquest wire opened here on Thut•edtty night iutn the death of Jacob Knepfet•, Let 18, Concession 8. Morningion township, who was fat- ally hurt when he was struck by a train on Ttursd iv morning. Dr. Le- Roy Wagner, of Elmira, ivaa the cnr- onet in charge of the it quests which way adj urned moil Match 18, at 11 o'clock i ii the Morning. IS, H. Schum- er is the for ennui of the jury. The. nccirient ()collared at "Skew" crossing of the C. R et the 0th Concession or We1Iosh'y township, Shout 2 miles east of 1lfiilbnnk. Mr. Knepfer was di 3 vi rig 0 Icing in a horse and buggy and the horse had just commenced to CAR OF B. C. Shingles Expected April 20th. Leave your order at the Club Store, Brussels. Also a few barrels Feeding Molasses on hand. D. M. MacTavish Overhaulin Now is the time to get that Oar overhauled when we have time to do it, nod be ready for Spring,, Hydro Battery Charging and Batteries Repaired. Come in and see us. Genuine Parts for all Cars kept In Stook, E. C. Cunningham cross the tracks when the train struck it. The horse was instantly killed and the driver thrown against the armoring Noce at the roadside, The horee and buggy were dragged along 70 et'80 feet before being thrown into the ditch. The accident. occurred at 11;20 in the morning. Dr. D. Mo- ll] ichevn, o-ll'chet'n, of Linwood, was hastily surnntentd and had Mr, Kuepfer tak- en to his home, where he died shortly before 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The trate crew knew nothing of the accident and went on to Godeeieb without being aware of anything hay- ing happened out of the ordinary, Engineer Ragnell, of Goderioh, was in charge of the train, The Cate Mr, Kuepfer was 42 years of age and was a respected farmer in Mornington township, where he was born and had lived all his life. His widow and eight children, the eldest only 18, survive him. Two brothers, Joseph and Andrew, who live only a short distance from the borne of the late Mr, Kuepfer, also eurvive. SEAFORTH The Seafortlh fire 'brigade celebrated the loth year of its organization by a euchre and dance In the G. W, V. A. rooms on• Thursday evening when a most enjoytabie time was spend by the large .mmrnvber of peo.ple present. The prize Winners were: Ladies, first, Mrs. A. Close; lone hand, Mrs, A. Oke; con- sdiation, Mrs, J. McElroy; gentlemen, first, ,Harry Stewart; Ione hand, Mir Code. A deliciouls lunch was served. There was a goodly attendance at the congrega't'ional meeting: 'held to the schoolroom of .First Presbyterian Church for the. purpose of hearing the result of the vote on church union. Rev. F. H. Larkin opened the meeting with reading of Scripture and prayer, alter which J. C. Laing was appointed presiding officer. • J. M. W1iison, re- turning officer, gave the following statement: Possible vote 450; for onion 91, against 220; majority aglinst 128. One spoilt baliot. Harmony prevailed throughout the voting. JAMESTOWN Andrew Simpson Inas recently 'Cel- ebrated his 87th birthday. His tnany friends hope that he will long be spared to greet with hie genial Scot- tish tongue. Word has been received from Mose Bank, Sask., of the death of Mrs. Wm. Mitchell, wbo was formerly Miss Jennie Hogg, daughter of Wm. and Mre. Hogg, 3rd Con., Grey. Death resulted from the effects of the flu. She leaves to mourn her loos, her husband and 7 ebildren, the baby being only four months old. The many old friends extend their deepest sympathy. BLYTH The sawmill slanted operations last week, but they have not a very large cut. Tire young men of the town held a dance In the hall recently, but on ac- count of 'the bad state of -the roads and 'the disagreeable }weather there was nota large attendance. 'Considerable baled hay is being shipped by local buyers. The market has not beenbrisk Tor this com- modity this year. A deal went through last week where by the flax mill property, which was formerly owned by the Huron Flax Company, has been purchased by W. J. Glous'her and William Collison, two local men. This property has been standing idle for some years, but the new firm intends putting it into operation again and will have quite a crop of flax sown. This is a good thing for the town, asst will employ a 'great many men during the season. BLUEVALE. John and Mrs. Hall spent Sunday With relatives at Go•rie. F. Black took a carload of hogs and cattle to Toronto on Saturday, Win. and Mrs, Thornton spent Sun- day with L H, and Mrs. Bosman. John Thynne is improving after his recent severe illness the are pleased to say. Mise Beatrice Watson and Howard Stewart spent Sunday with relatives at Gorrie, The C. N, R. carpenters were here Mlle week putting a new top on the bridge. Albert Walker has moved to Teee- water. We are pleased to know Mrs. Walker is touch improved in health. The vote on Church Union is being taken, Polls will close next Monday when the verdict will be made known. Miss Pearl Graff was laid up for a few days this week with the mumps but is better again we are glad to re- port. David Hall and daughter Miss Mar- garet Hall, of Deloraine, Man., are visiting with the farmers brother, Mr, John Hall, The Bluevale Creamery r 1 0 me installed a y new up-to-date in rn chum this week, Mr Ono b m e behaves in having every- thing up-to-date, The Literary Society will meet in the Furresters' flail, Friday evening, March 20th. The program will mi- shit, of vocal and instrumental music, addresses, a story -telling contest, a good dialogue and a good debate, "Resolved that a young man eta•ting nut for life hits it better start in life,. with, one hundred acres of land with one thousand dolla'e worth of stock and implements, than a young man with it fleet elect' professional cert- ificate." Affirmative—Roy Thomas and Miss Addle Procter. Negative— Miss Wardell and Bert Hetherington. Everybody invited. This community can boast of sever- al people who are creeping well up to the t reour Meek Jenkine. y rn i kt Thos. Je tins. of the hat3 t vsRd 0 1 " e a ; ;Jamas Elliot 00 ; Andrew Grey 07 ; Mrs. Jas. McBrien 80; Mrs. Wm, Smith 87 • Ed. and Mre. Irving 85 and 80 ; all of these are I Rat good health and enjoying rhbeen y quite active, Mrs, Time. Jewitt wtt passed away'a couple of weeks ago wa in her 89th year. There also passed away Robe blarnise in his 00th year ; Thee, Jewitt in his 88th and John Miller;ii his 8411,, Thele are many others who might be included but whom we were unable to eeoure just now• To the above who are living, we hope they will live many more years, 0 fl 0 0 0 Q O O O p o OBITUARY e ARX 0 0000000000 CRANBROOK Otto Schnocil is busy hauling grav- el. Hg intends fixing hie stable this Summer.' btMrs. Tyle Gordon has returned from visiting her aunt, who is much im- proved le health, Stewart Noble is home under the pareutell roof after spending a year tut his uncle's place at Moncrieff. Mrs. Clara (Instead visited relatives and friends alt Owen Sound and Mea - ford during the past week, taking in the` big hockey game between Aura Lee ape Owen Sound. Rev. Mr, Moore took charge of title services last Sabbath in Knox church, The following Sunday Rev. Mr, Shan- non will! occupy the pulpit. Went. Rath'well is not enjoying the best ,of health we are sorry to hear. Mr. and Mrs. Rathwell' have been spending the winter at their son, Isaac. We hope to hear of a speedy recovery and to see them back again in the community. ETHEL D. McKihnon is around visiting old fris. MiesendLily Sandere is recovering nice- ly from her operation. Old MPs. McKay is sick and under the Doctor's care. David E. Sanders was in Wingham on business on Monday. Mr. Bray has burst a vein in his leg and will be laid up for several weeks. Rev. Mr,. Moore gave a splendid sermon In the Presbyterian church last Sunday. Presbyterian Sunday School Is grow- ing stronger, we hope it keeps up its good work. Fred and Mre. Cole, of 'Stratford, were visitors last week with Mre, W. H. Cole, Ethel. Mies Francis Goatee returned home on Saturday night after successfully nursing Mrs. Annett, Havey and Mrs. Dobson bavemov- ed into their new home leaving vacant the homestead for future occupation. Miss Jessie Menzie went back to Tor- onto on Tuesday last, her aria being better. She expecte to return at East- er. Ernest Cole has bought the 16 acres from J. A. Cole, and will take pos- session right away for the Spring work, 1Mir. and Mrs. Cole will leave for Flint, Michigan, shortly. It is report- ed that Mr. A Cole is taking over the farm. The Methodist choir are practising a sacred contata to be given in the near future. Watch out for the Ad and date. Mrs. Cole and son, Howard, were visiting with the former'e daughter, Mrs. Hutchinson, and son, Fred, of Stratford. Full list of household effects to be sold by D. M. Scott, Auctioneer for Elizabeth Hall. May be read on page 4 of this issue, Sale is on Friday, March 2711,. ' Miss Florence Smith was called back home on account of the serious illness of hsr sister and graudmother. She left the Doctor'r residence on Mon- day evening, J. A. Cole is holding a clearing auction eale of farm stock implements effects at his far and householdm near the on village Tuesday,March 24th. D. M. Scott is the auctioneer. 8 Dr. and Mrs. McMaster will enter- tain the members of the Tennis Club at their home on Monday evening next at eight o'clock. Those who would like to join this season are also invited. Both pleasure and Badness visited the home of Bert and Mrs. Vodden last week• A boy and girl were born but only lived a few hours. Babtiem and funeral services were conducted by Rev. H. White. The regular meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the Institute Room on Thursday afternoon of this week. Mrs. R. Bremner will continue lite subject left over from last month "What Women ought to know about Law." Everybody welcome to Sjtese ln'etings. Friday evening last, a good time was enjoyed in Dunbar's Hall, .the Mission Band giving a short, but splendid program. Everybody did their plants well, with Uloyd Dunbar and Orwell Elliott doing extra well. After this a number of humorous contests was the entertainment ,for the adults, under Miss Fear's cheery instructions. .The children played p Y games and badraces Ices such as,Book . e . races and Potatoe races, etc. The time passed very quickly and lunch came next. Musical chairs was play- ed by 831, ending with God Save the King. This kind of amusement is necessary, for all work and no 'play makes Jack a dell boy. Mission Band meets at Mrs. J. Bemner's Saturday, with Miss Fear in the chair. The meeting opened by singing "What a Friend we have in Jesus,' followed by all repeating, The Lord's Prayer. Scripture reading was read alternately, Roll Call was an- swered with verses ibeginning with H. and P. our motto being "Helping Others." Quilt patches were collect- ed and much to our surprise, we found enough for two quilts. Attendance was 25. Mrs, B remner l ea d in prayer, er , Closing with "Rescue the Perishing" and benediction, The Radio was a fine entertainment, followed by a very tasty fencer, Mrs, Bremner Is a fine hostess. Richard L. Biggs, farther of F. C. ■ Biggs, M. L. A,, former Minister of Highways In the Provincial Cabinet, hIEvens died at his home in -West Flamboro In his 78th year. Mr. Briggs suffered a nervous breakdown which was in the nature of a collapse. • Senator William it Bennett, K. C., of Midland, member of the 'Canadian Senate' for past 8 years, died at the QFebr1 uary Hohe sital uffer dn unaafb3e ky. dowe.t He was born in Barrie on December 23 1858. Wm. and Mrs, Stevenson" entertain- ed several friends at thein' home on Wednesday evening last. There was good sleighing on Sunday last, and there was an unusual num• ber at the Methodist Church on,Sun- day evening, The choir, under the leadership of P. N, Currie, is making itself a prominent; factor in the even- ing service. Mr. White will preach on Sunday next on "The Sin we are afraid to mention". The Pancake Sogial at the Method- ist Church was a great success on St, Patrick's Eve. The basement wue suitably decorated with harps and streamers, and tables were full of cakes and pies of all descriptions. Mr. Bisbee broke all records in handling the unusual number of old and young in community games and singing. Never did the people laugh so touch. Mr. Addy Bung an Irish song in hie usual happy style. FOOT BALL CLUB REOROANED.— The Ethel football club held their an- nual meeting, Wednesday last, at the Royal Hotel, Ethel, and elected the following officers ; Hon. President, Rev. Harold White; President, Geo. McKee ; let vice President, 'Wm. Brown ; Sec. Treas., L A. Dunbar ; Manager, Peicy Stevenson ; field committee, John McNeil, Wm, Gill, O. Hansuld ; Trainer, Tom McDonald. Prospects are very bright for a win• ning team. Come and cheer for Ethel blue and whites, MONCRIEFF The care are at liberty again. Miss Greta Speiran, .who has spent some time in Walton, is home. Miee+Jean Fulton, Senforth, bas been visiting in this neighborhood. Don't mise the Mission Band Social on Friday night. Boost a good cause. Ed, Smith treated his friends and neighbors to a dance on Wednesday night. Mise Marjory Fulton le home from Brussels, after taking the Short Course there. Dr. McMillan, of Toronto, occupied the pulpit' here on Synday last and gave a much appreciated diecouree on. the Presbyterian Hymnal, bringing' out wonderful thoughts which go so often overlooked. GREY Will. and Mrs. Stevenson enterain ed a few friends on Wednesday;even- ing. The little baby of Duncan and Mre. Brewer, 6th line, is quite ill with pneumonia. No. 3, Grey, is preparing for the school re -union, which will probably be held in July. Jack Bruce was visiting Will and Mre. Cardiff, 'during the past week and also friends in Morrie. The Posit would like tohave several permanent correspondents in Grey Township. Who will be a volunteer? Miss Jessie Menzies returned to Tor- onto on Friday last and resumed her position on the Public School staff n Monday. Y 'Will 7ur Turnbull, 4th Con„ hasP pur- chased a speedy dr'ver from Jas. Mc- Cartney. We will watch results at the Fall Fair races. R. J. Hoover was in Toronto on Monday attending the funeral of his nephew the late Rev. J. R. Earle, a returned missionary from China. Geo. Mclatlane has been laid off for a couple of weeks with it sore el- bow, which he struck on the snow- plow, Fluid has gathered and neces- sitates a complete rest for the present. The Congregational meeting at Union Methodist Church was well represented, and there was an unan- imous vote given to meet all financial obligatione in full in view of Church Union. Baby Passes Away — The baby boy born to John Eldon and Mrs, White, 9th Con, on the 3rd of Mardh,-passed away on Tuesday of this. week. The parents have the sympathy in the loss oT their baby. S1CBNEre.—John Pearson's mother has beets under the weather for some days.—Mrs, Joe Jacklin has recovered from a badlattaok of erysipelas. —The condition of Mrs. Donley hasimprov- ed,--Lizzie Lucas was unfortunate enougto developet ei elas after hav- ing Y P had tonsilitis. She is doingwell. The concert and eo raoame of lantern slides at Roe's gChstuch on Tuesday evening was well attended. There will be a Congregational meet- ing on Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock. Members and adhetents are invited to attend this important service. It will be held at Roe's Chnroh, A very pretty wedding took place on the 14th Concession, on Saturday last, at the hone of Harry and. Mre. Ward, Their daughter, Mary, was united to John Alexander Hied, of the adjacent Township of Elton. Rev. H. White, B. A, B. A., performed the ceremony in the ptesenee of a number of guests, some of whop had cane from Stratford and Listowel for the occasion. 86 eat down to a sumpt- noue dinner, The bride cut the cake which was four stories high, on them top of which were orange btoesoe beonging to Mre. Harry Ward, re- minding them of their own marriage. Under, the auspices of 8, 8. sNo, S. GREY, will be held in the OPERA HOUSE BRUSSELS BETTER Wall Paper er 1'M I Friday Ev'g, Mar, 20 Programme Community Players playing "A Hired Man's Oourtsbip," assisted by other talent, lunch and Oance Ladies please bring Sandwiches, Gentlemen 60c Ladies 25c Children 15c, Everybody Invited 1 The bride was dressed in blue crepe de chene and wore a white veil. There were two little flower girls, who were prettily attired in white, attending her, After the gueets had looked at the numerous wedding gifts, the happy couple left for Listowel and Toronto by the afternoon train. They were deluged with confetti as left the house and train. MORRIS The School Trustees of S. 8, No. 8, are asking for tendere to paint the in- side of School during the Easter vaca- tion. See advt. in this issue. D. W. Jordgn, Lot 28, 5111 line, is holding a clearing sale on Thursday, March 28. D. M. Scott is auctioneer. The list may be read on page 4. A Morris Township manwas sent- enced to Goderich jail for one month on a charge of forgery. Restitution was made to a Brussels Baulk for $30, which had cashed the note. The auction sale of farm, farm stock, eac,.•of the late Robert Messer, will be held on Thursday of this week at 1 o'.dlock at S% 54-55, Oon. t. T. R. Bennett is the auctioneer. John Yuili has purchased the farm of Ernest Campbell, S. % Lot 29, Con. 3., and gets possession 'immediately. Mr. 'Campbell is holding a clearing (auc- tion !sale on Wednesday, March 25, D. M. Stott being the auctioneer. Mr. Campbell has not decided where he will locate yet. WALTON Have you made your selection for the Horticultural Society. Robert Ferguson is oonfined to his bed with an attack of la grtpipe, Robert Holland has rented the farm of John McDonald bear Walton. l;;obert Snell, Buffalo, spent the week end with bis cousin, Mre. Rob- ert Holland. Judge Lewis heard an appeal on a drain award for McKillop Twp. on Monday at Walton, EARLY CHICKS —Mrs. Enoch Clark has 11 little chicks. that were hatched on the 22nd of February, and the young chicks are thriving. This s is ruehing the season alright. , Tihe et , S M. W . S.Wednesdaylast m on at to home of Mrs. W. Neal. Mrs. (Rev.) Chandler was in the chair. Af- ter singing and responsive reading the Messenger Prayer, was read by Mrs. Drager. As China was the topic for this month, Miss Simpson read a letter from a Missionary engaged in the work in that far off field, while Mrs. Wim. Shortreed and' Mrs. McArthur told what the Missionary had done for South China, especially for the women. Mrs, Hislop read Current Events, relating to the same country. Tice Roll 'Call was answered by the name of a Mis- sionary in China. The meeting was closed by prayer. Lunch wt's served by the hostess to 22 members who were present. WROXETER Mrs. Jas. A.. Edgar, Wingham, was a week -end visitor with her sons h.re. The Business Men's Carnival was held Friday evening instead of Tuesday, owing to the mild weather, Mre; F. V. Dickson is in the Wing - ham hospital where she underwent an operation recently. Miss Mitchell, Toronto, Field Secre- taryof the W. M.S of the Presby - tenon - y terian church gave an excellent ad - , dress in the school room of the church Thursday evening. The March meeting of the Women's Inetitute, will be held at the home of Mrs. Jno. Adams, Thursday; Mar. 28, commencing at 3 p. tn. A paper on, "Housekeeping 50 years ago and now", will be given by Mrs, Jos. Lovell, and Current Events by Mre. Thos. Walker. Roll call will be ans. wered by an Irish song or anecdote, There will also be an exhibit, when each member will produce something of her grandmother's. This promisee to be a most interesting meeting and a large attendance is expected, GODEIUCH At the meeting of the Gaderich trottingand pacing association ar- rangements P R , ran gements were made for the track 8 meet of the Doming Summer, the following classes and purses were ar- ranged for : 2.16 trot or pace, puree I0I00 ; 2,20 trot or pane, purse $4001 FOR LESS MONEY This ie the season of the year when the Housekeeper ie planning to have rooms Papered, and we are in a position to show you good values in a big range of Wall Papers, Jack McCracken Phone 6514 Brussels 2 30 trot or pace, purse $600. The officers are : President, Dr, 3, 13, Whitely ; Semetary, Dr, W, F. Clatk ; Treaeurer, E R. Wigle, M. L. A. Some work is to be done on the track this summer, and the committee in charge will begin in a week or two to get the track 1u good shape. ANNUAL AT HOME OF ODDFELLOWS Two Jewels Presented to Veterans -- Excellent Address Delivered by Rev. C. F. Clarke — Enjoyable Evening Spent by All. Last Thursday evening the annual At Hone of Western Star Lodge, 1. 0. O. F., Brussels; was held in their lodge room, and there was a large attendance of ,members, their wives, and friends to spend a soiciat evening. During the evening addresses were read to .Bros. Heigh ,Elliott, of town, and James Stewart, now of Listowel, who have been .members of Brussels Lodge for the past twenityve years, and each were (presented with a Vet- eran's Jewel. Rev. C. X. Clarke ,gfarve a short, but instructive address on Odd Fellowship. Robert Bowman, Noble Grand of the Lodge, was Chairman for the evening. Cards were played during the even- ing. A very 'delightful 'lunch was provid- ed and everyone votedithat the even- ing had been one of the (best held by Western Star Lodge. RAI'EPAYERS FORM ASSOCIATION IN MORRIS Elect Richard Proctor, President and Chas. R. Coultes, Secretary — Adopt Resolutions — Delegates Appointed for Easter Meeting at Toronto. The public meeting of Public School Trustees, called to meet in the Town- ship Hall at three o'clock on Monday, March 18th, was well attended. After eome discussion the following resolu tions were passed. (1)—We the trustees and ratepay- ers of the Township of Morris assem. bled, eta public meeting, a e strongly of the opinion that any change in the Public School Act, intending to sub- stitute a municipal School Board to take the place of the pt'esent, system of Public School Trustees would not be in the best interests of our Public Schools. (2)—We are also strongly of the opinion that it would be a great ad- vantage to parents and pupils if our Public Schools would take e uP the first two years of High School work and High Schools that the H h c cola take u the R p fleet two years of University work, Theee resolutions are to be for- warded to the Trustees and Ratepay- ers Association, at Toronto. The meeting also appointed these delegates to attend the Easter con- vention of the Trustees and Ratepay- ers Aesociation, the delegates being, Arthur Shaw, Chas. R. Coultas and John Shortreed, the Council agreeing to pay the expenses of the delegates. The meeting then formed itself into a Trustee and Ratepayers Association of the Township of Morris, appointing Richard Proctor as President and Chas. R. Ooultes as Secretary, MISSIONARY WORKER IS TAKEN BY DEATH Rev. James R. Earle, B. A., Had Spent Sixteen Years in China — Passes Away in Toronto. Rev, James R, Earle, B As, sixteen years a Canadian Methodist mission- ary in West China, died at the Toron- to General Hospital on Friday night, , following an operation, ae buri- ed and t tri• ed there Monday afternoon, !bet's survive, the widow and six young children, living at 108 Sherwood Av- enue, and a brother, Edmuud E. Earle, Remptville, Ont. The deceased was a member of Red Deer District, Alberta Conference. Born at Metcalfe, Ont., in I874, he attended Morewood Public School and Morrie. burg High School, graduating frons Wesley College Winnipeg, 1906, and went to China the next year. Res turtling for the last time in 1023, he made a long fight for renewed health, and had hoped shortly to return to the field, Left From Winnipeg. Mrs, Earle was Edna Eleanor Auld; of Winnipeg. They were members of a recision study class in Maryland Methodist Church, Winnipeg, from which nine nembets•went out as for• eign mieeloraries. Mrs. R, S. Long- ley, also of West China, is a sister of Mts. Earle,. After succeeeful service as an evan. geliet at several stations, Rev, Mr. Lurie went to Kiatiug as head of the Harrie1MacDonald. Memorial School, where his achievements r i as education- al and industrial naissionarles were re- markable. Hie period of service in, China was uudoubtedly out short by the trying conditions under which he had labored ever since the 1911 revolu- tion, Memorial Service Held. ' Officers of the Methodist Missionary Society and returned missionaries unite in paying tribute to hie fort- itude and effectiveness in times when civil war and banditry menaced the lives of his family and pupils, Six of his colleagues, now on furlough, acted as pallbearers at the public memorial service in Englinton Methodist Church Monday afternoon, when eul- ogies were delivered by Rev, James Endicott, D, D., Gement Secretary for Foreign Missions, who formerly served with the deceased on the field, and by Rev, F. 0. Stephenson, M. D„ who visited hie great work at Iiating, live years ago. The services were in charge of Rev. E. Harold Toys, B. A„ pastor of the church. Rev. Mr. Earle was a nephew of R. J. Hoover, of Grey Twp., It ho etteuded the funeral Last Stationer Rev. and Airs. lla•le, were in Brussels and spoke at the Methodist church, Wife a Former Wawanosh Girl. Mr. Earle married .Miss Edina Eleanor Auld, member of awell known Winnipeg family, and formerly of East W'awanosh, and one of two sisters to go to China. She was a member, in Maryland Avenue Church, Winnipeg, ,of a 'unique mission study group from which nine young people went to 'the foreign field. Mrs. Earle and her six children at present re- side at 108 Sherwood avenue, Toron- to. The pallbearers were: Rev. D. S. Kern, Rev. Prof. Bracken, Dr. John E. Thompson, Dr. H. J. Mullett, Prof. P. M. Bayne and T. E. Plewman. Faith Healer Sent to London Asylum Anna Reynolds Was Arrested Atter Offering Hogs as Sacrifice. Anna Reynolds, self-styled 'faith healer of the Cedarvale gospel taber- nacle of Toronto, who burned ten hogs on the farm of San Underwood, near Bluevale, as a sacrificial offering, has been committed to the Ontario hospit- al, 'London, according to Provincial Constable Alfred W'hitesnde. The woman was taken into custody Tuesday night after physicians and the provincial officer visited Underwood's home where the hogs were !sided and burned. Anna Reynolds claimed to be a ".gifted nurse," who could cure all diseases. The offering of burned hogs was made as a thanksgiving sacrifice following Mrs. Underwood's recovery from a severe illness during which 'Sane she 'was nursed by Anna Reynolds. Mrs. Reynolds claims that the burn- ing of animals gives added powers of cure and aids in the banishment of "bad devils from the body." A NEWSY LETTER FROM BANFF MY DEAR MR. KERR,— Just a little note this morning to let you know I have g ve been thinking of you, and trust you will v soon be as t yfi as a fiddle" again. just 'net know you will regain our strength th ae Spring is almost here, and then a Summer spent in Banff would just put on the finishing touches. Won't you come 2 We would be so pleased to have you, and do all we could to make your days happy ones, I have enjoyed my first Winter here so much. It is sorely a town for winter sports. Everyone from the oldest to ,the youngest. takes part. The carnival was a big success. The weather was ideal throughout the week, which was a big factor to the whole affair. The Calgary people carne up by special train on Wednes- day,—between five and six hundred. The baud, school pupils, Carnival Queen, veterans, Rotary Club, Indians and the townsfolk in general, met them. They formed a big parade and watched back downtown, About half the school children were on skis. Everyone in town was out for a good time and I am sure each had it. There was something doing every of minute of the day, if one could only be there. I am writing on carnival paper, they had at our store (I bane eome other) but thought you might be in- terested ini t toicturee eines at P , you haus been here. • e We were so glad to see so many people here from Ontario this Sum - Mier. When one has visitors from home almost every week, Brussele and Toronto do not seem so far away. We get THE POST every Monday and I can hardly wait until our noon meal is over to read it. Carman brings it home with him at noon. What changes there have been in the year 1 My kindest regards to Mrs. Kerr, Your old friend, FERNS ECHC1,1MER RICHARRDS. P. S,—Am enclosing snap of one of the dog teams, which took part in the race from Calgary to Banff, It is taken behind the ice palace, with Cascade in the distance—at the North of Banff Ave. the iesp plea e was at the North endthe of bri deinfr' ont of the Bank and R. N. W. M. P, bar. racks. F,R, Banff, Alberta, Mar, 7, 1026,