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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1925-3-25, Page 1V014. 53 NQ. 40 2.00 per annum in advance BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 251 1925 W. Li. KRRR, Proprietor What Savings May Mean' No man can predict when he may sustain a loss of earning power or a financial reverse. At such a time a• Bank of Nova Scotia savings account is a sure protection for the family. An interest in a business, a profit• able investment,.a home of your own, a trip abroad all these, too, are possibilities in 'a savings account persistently built up. Our local branch manager will wel- come your account. iiInk of Nova Scotia a ESTABLISHED 1832 Paid-up Capital - $ 10,000,000 Reserve - 10,000,000 Total Assets - 210,000,000 F. M. WILMOT Manager - Brussels 248... New Advertisements Lost.—Tea Pon. For sale—Allan 8poirs Wall paper—F. R.: meth Wood for Bale—P, Ament Auction sale—Jas. 8. $rntth Barley for sale—Thos. Clark Cream—Swift Canadian Co. Maple syrup—Earl Anderson Bioyole for sale—Orval Elliott Anotion sale—Samuel G. A l000k Seed barley—Albert Whitfield Drainage Tenders—John McNay Aviation Sala—Eoward Bolger Cattle wanted—J, A. Niohol Orchard for sate—J. W. Garrison Honey for sole --Lloyd Snider Men's Furnishings—w. D. Harvel The White Si-ter—Eamlly Theatre Tho Old Codger--Eenfryn Church The Variety store—Misses Hunter Special announcement—Ethel Church OhIaks and Hatching—John T. Duncan pisir tt B.etns GODERICH Miss Gertrude Hodge, ,who for some years has been a member of the toter- ich Collegiate •institute staff, as assist- ant teacher of English andhistory, has tendered Wer resignation, asking that it take effect at taster. It is under- stood that ,,Miss Hodge intends to go to Toronto to be with her sister-in-law, who has been seriously 1)1 since the sudden death of her husband, Miss Hodge's brother, last, year. "Presented to Elva Janabe Orr, the first baby born 1n the new hospital, February ,24, 5925, by the Board of Governors of the Alexandria -Marine and General Hospital, Goderich," This is the' inscriiption on a sterling silver mug'wlitch has been prepared' for pres- entation to the infant daughter of J. WOOD POR SALE Cut. frorn rails and poles. Place your order before seed- ing as I can deliver at once. Price 82.50 per cord. P. AME NT B. and Mrs. Orr, of Goderich Town- ship. The little babe .is quite uncon- scious of the distinction she 'has earn- ed. IJames Fox and daughter, (Miss Jean le/ Brussels, visited old friends here last week. , Phos. Sanderson and fancily return- ed to Detroit,' Saturday after a three week's holiday at the former's home here. Mrs, A. McDougall, who has bean spending the Winter in Owen Sound, returned •last week, accompanied by her daughter, /Mrs. Alex. Sanderson.. Jus, Stutt who recently dtsposed of his farm to Arable McMichael had a sale of farm stock and implements on Friday afternoon. A most instructive and entertainng time was spent at the Presbyterian church, Wednesday evening, when un- der the auspices of the Witting Workers Society, an International . debate on "Which has done the most for Can- ada: The English, Irish or Scotch," I was given, the Scotch winning by one point. The cause of the English was up -held by Rev. M. Laing, Fordwich; the Irish, by Rev. Mr. Armstrong, of Wroxeter, and the Scotch by Dr, , Fowler, Teesiwater. Each speaker ably defended his cause. Judges were Rev. Dr, Brown, D. A. McLeod, W. E. Van Velsor and N, Garratt. Between the addresses very sultalale patriotic music was supplied by the choir, and Misses L. • Van Velsor, K. Hazlewood, Thos. Gibson and Jas. Allan )r.• The chair- man for the evening was D, D. Sand- erson. Proceeds amounted to $41. WROXETER Ross and Miss Mary Pope enter- tained a. number of their young friends Friday everting. Miss Agnes Stewart, Toronto, is holi- daying at the home -of her mother, Mrs. D. Stewart, Turnberry. Mrs, F. Morfoot and daughter, Francis, of Alton, HI., are visiting the former's parents, F. V. and Mrs. Dick- son. The funeral of the late Mrs. G. Bar- ton whose death occurred at the home of her son, 'James Barton, Howick, on Wednesday, took place to the Wroxeter cemetery, Friday afternoon, after a service at the Anglican church, Gorrfer where Rev. R. S. Jones officiated. "De- ceased is survived by a large family. Word was received sere of the sudden death in Toornto on Friday morning of Isaac Elliott, a former well known station agent here. He was in his 8ist year and is survived by his Wife, one son and two daughters. The remains of the late Robert Hastie who passed •a.way in a Hamilton hospital were laid to rest in the Wro- xeter cemetery on Thursday after- noon. Deceased was in his 57th year and suffered from anaemia. Mr. H'astte was a well-known farmer of Howick, and served on the School Board here for a number of years. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss E. Smith, Gorrie, and a young family, for whom sympathy is expressed In their sore bereavement. Hene FOR ,SAL Clover Honey 1 Fall Honey - lOc Lloyd Hupfer . up Phone 610-5 Wroxeter • 1923 THE 1925 Variety Store IT will be just two years on Saturday, March 28th, since we op- , ened our Variety Store, and to honor env Anniversary we purpose holding a Special Salle for one day only, We wish to show our customer's aur appreciation of their patronage by a epee- ial invitation to visitout ,tote and seethe different linea of goods added to our stook of a year ago and also eira0e in the Special Bargains, To all etasteners purchasing goods to the Value of 500 and over "Surprise Payee's" will be given free, the value of the pat eel to be in accordance with the value of the purchase, and to the customer making the highest purchase during the day a premium of one- half dozen Sherbet Glasses will be given. Do not forget et the date '.Saturday, March g Y•28th Phone 82BI'u•se'Iit M. & C. Hunter. JAMESTOWN Syrup making is the order of the day. Mrs. 0, McDonald is somewhat Im- proved in health. Sirs. Robert Messer will continue to make her home on the farm. Mrsg. Lou' Eckmier wished with her sister, Mrs. Harvey Bryans for a few days last week. Mrs. Archie Griffith and children, of Toronto, are visiting her parents,. Dan. and Mrs. Richardson. J. J. Strachan who has been "off duty" for several weeks owing to his having given his leg a severe\cut with an axe, has sufficiently recovered to resume work. MORRIS TOWNSHIP Council minutes in this issue. Farmers are anxious to get on the land. Council met on Islonday of last week. Albert Crooke was in Toronto on bueieke on Sttarday. a Charles Coultes represented Bel - grave Orange Lodge at the Grand Lodge held at North Bay. The Post greatly appeciates the Township News. Please keep us in- formed of loll newsy happenings and unusual events. Friends are glad to hear that Jack Thynne is showing improvement. lie has been confined to his bed for the past three weeks. Samuel G. Alcock, S''/a Lot 15, Con. 6, is holding an aucton sale of farm stock, grain, lay, etc, on Friday, Ap- ril 3rd, at 1.30 o'clock. D. M. Scott is ithe auotioneer. James Anderson and daughter. Miss Nellie, of the 6th line. left on Monday to visit with Miss Violet Anderson, nurse-in•trnining- at Stratford, and. other friends. OARD OP TatNrts :—Chanes Proct- er and family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to their many friends and geighbors who by woad and deed did so much to help, diming the short illness and death of wife and ,anther Such kindness can never be expressed in words. Auction Sale Cancelled D. W. Jordan, :has not completed his deal for the garage in "Brussels,. and has can- celled 'his auction salewhich -was to have been held on Thursday of this week. ' Mr. Jordan will' -continue to re- side on his farm Lot 26, Con. 4. Mrs. Chas. Procter Passes.—Deep- est sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of the late Mrs. Chas. Procter, of Morris ,township', whose unexpected and sudden death took place in Wingham Hospital on Tuesday morning of last week. She had under- gone a critical operation from which she failed to rally. Mrs. Procter was a most estimable lady and the funeral was held, from her late residence, 4th line of Morris, on Thursday afternoon to Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave. Be- +++++++++4.4.4.4,4.4.++++++++44 e i•3"t•+•T••F4••d•q•a•a•-Fa.4.4.•t•4•-i•aFd•+F44 Special Announcement At a Congregational Business Meetiug of the Ethel Methodist Church last week a motion was passed and unanitnously parried, that in view of the ebnetamWe tloil of Chinch Union on .ane 10, any wishing to enter the United Ohut•ch of Canada will be heal tilt' welcome to worship . in this Ohufoh, This invitation extends to Roe's and Union Appoint. - „menu', .. REV. HAROLD' WHITE, BA, Minister ., nese et4.4 t'4'd'i.4.1'd'4 4 I"1•++++++4"h F12I itgT� Lillian Gish in The, White Sister Friday and Saturday Mihi217ek2S Matinee Saturday Afternoon For Country People You'll see the Volcano Vesuvius in netted eruption, belching tons of lave over Me ItaRen enuntry side. Tbia roene alone is wprth the price of ad- mission. It would coat you hundreds of (lettere and days of travel to even get an idea of what this Voloano is like au eruption. This scene is genuine. The tburating of a great reservoir, buryingwhole town under an navel• anohe-of water; a fight on the desert with hundreds of reel Algerian tribes• men and camel riders,. -Yondare not breathe daring Its tense momenta lest you despel the charm that` has been woven about you, Our operator, Mr. Smith has seen thispicture along with hundreds of others and.to use his own word,—"Nev- or saw Its equal This picture ran in New York for six months at 95 00 a seat. Come Friday night so yen will be able to see it again Saturday. Admission Evening - 60cand 800 Matinee - 85c and 25c • sides her sorrowing husband, she is survived by two sons, R. Clayton Proc- ter, teacher at Fort Francis, Carl at hone, and one daughter, Mrs. Wes, Kerr, of Brussels. The former was un- able to get home for the funeral as he is in bed .with the mumps. Mrs. John McCool, Mr. John Hopper and Mr. Harry Hopper, of Wingham, are sister and brothers of the deceased. De- ceased was a devout 'Christian woman and a member of Belgrave Methodist Church. MONCRIEFF. The young people of Knox church will bold a pie social on Ape. 8th. Watch for the ad. next week. FOLIDWICH The Methodist congregation of Ford- with held their annual tea meeting in the basement of the Presbyterian church, their own being in use as the continuation high school. The tables were prettily decorated in honor of the patron saint of Ireland, and many people partook of the bountiful re- past, afterwards enjoying a good pro grant held in the auditorium of the Methodist church. ' WINGHAM ,bane Brnnks, wife of Ben N. Smith, suddenly fell dead white at her house- hold duties The deceased had been n resident here for a number of yen? Fl Her husband worked in the salt. hlork• She leaves besides her hus- band, nee sister, Mts. 3. Neils, Wing - ham. The funeral took place from her late residence nn Tuesday. She belonged to the International Bible 'Students, and a preacher of that faith conducted the services. ETHEL of Mr's. Stanley Dunbar is still vety Mrs. Aures attended tier sick sister in Brusselsever the weekend 3ahn Batthuan, of Brussels. visited John and Mrs. King over the week- end. Mrs. P. N Onrrie left for Guelph on Wednesday morning to visit her peenle. • Weddine bells will ring in the vicinity on Saturday evening.. Furth- er details next. week, Clayton Bell, Ethel, had hie tnneils and adenoids, removed at the Listow- el Memorial Hospital. Harold and Mts. Ferguson, of Lanes, Ashfield Twp, spent a few days with relativee ill Ethel Devine McKee has arrived home frotn the North. He Ineks es if the work in the hush agreed with him. The W. M. S. of the Methodist rhumb is are Having a sale of home- made belting omemadebnking nn Friday afternoon in in Air, Vndden's store. Help a good enure by yonr patronage, Dr. McMaster will be the special speaker nt the Epwnt'th League sup- per and encial nn 'l'hureday evening. Tickets can he obtained from 0. Ran• walla. After the Dr's. lecture, Mr, Bisbee will cl inlea community sing- ing and genies. A song moue ant recently 'entitled, "Where did you get Hutt hat? ” Hervey Dobson hag 11ee, singing it in hie heart ever since the Farncake Social last, Monday evening, when enthrone took a hat by mistake and left hien-with one *size omaller. At congregational business meet- ing of the Methodist Church on Friday evening last, a lumina was passed lard unanimously carried, that ''in view of lite ennerrenination..nt Church Union 0n June 10th, any wishing to enter the United Ohuroh of Canada, will be hea i tilt' welcome to worship in this church." ' t Dr, and Mrs. McMaster gave a enaial evening to the rnennbere of the Tennis 01114• After the re-election of officers, the evening was spent le n1'n- gt'esaive crockeenil, end Mies Eliz- abeth Fent. nod Percy 0 eveneoti were the Winners, Suitable prizes were 1flesented to both. A very tasty lt,*"lt ane Flet veli end everyone Hun, uughty enjoyed theniseivee, GOLDEN WEDDING GEO, AND MRS. McMILLAN OF BRUSSELS Whorecently celebrated the 60th an nivereary of their wedding, an account of which appeared in THE POST on Mar eh 4th. • ENGAGEMENT.—The engagement is announced of Florence May, daughter of the late W. Il. and Mrs. Sanders, to George A. Campbell, of Wingham. The marriage to take place .quietly March 28th. The Women's Institute will bold a Social Evening 111 the Institute Room on Friday evening of 'hie week. There will be games and :vlusic, and Lunch will be served. A silver collec- tion. Everybody welcome. The meeting of the W. O. T. U, was held at the home of Mrs W. H.. Love. on Wednesday of last week, when Mrs. McGuire, ()Utility Pres- ident was present and gave a very in- structive talk on the wo It being done by the societyand also a report of the convention held in Toronto. The talk was very much appreciated by all present. There was quite a diseuesion nn our members intrusted with nut. Ontario management and all agreed there ought to he bet- ter men to govern our Temperance laws. The new officers for the year are : Pres'deut. Mrs. McKee; Vice President, AL's. W H. Love ; Record- ing and Oertespouding Sec , Mrs. White ; 'Measurer, Mrs. Bt ay. The ,ninister is greatly disappointed in the new signboard which has been on o l d et shire Sept.. tuber " He hopes everyone Yeadathe weekly thought thereon. This seek it reads, "The conduct of our lives proves the sin- cerity of our hearts." The cost of this will be defrayed from his tenth 'account. He believes the Bible teach- es that all' professing Christians, whether rich or poor, ought to Riva one tenth, and he is giving 816500 in one way or anoth •1' tide year. The atnonnt given over and above this amount is private, the other is a legitimate debt. Wedding.—A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the Presbyterian Manse, Atwood, when Rev. F. W. Gil- more tied the matrimonial bow between Muriel Marguerite Little' youngest dau- ghter of Michael and Mrs. Little, of the 8th con., Elm, nd James Russel Eckmier, son of W'm.,,and Mrs. Eckmier of this locality. The deride wore a dress of cocoa Canton silk and carried a bouquet of pink carnations. Miss Pearl Hone, as bridesmaid, was gown- ed in sand Canton .crepe, while Maurice little brother of the bride,supported the •groom., After the ceremony they returned to the bride's home for the wedding supper, thence to the groom's farm on the 8th con, Many good wishes accompany them through life. The' bride was made the receplent of a shower by the U. F. W. 0. of which she was en active member. GREY OMt. Rothwell is not very well. There wee a good attendance at church on Sunday afternoon. Stanley Wheeler was in Toronto last tveek with a load of cattle. The Yonng peopls are going to get up a play to be given in the near• fut- ure. Mrs. Angus 'Brawn is back from Brussels where she has been visiting her sick relatives. The W. M. S. and Ladies' Aid met in Lite Church Basement net Wednes- day Inst and transacted important btleinees. D R. and Mee. Livingston, were visitors with Stanley and Mre. r y Wheeler and other friends in Grey Tomush' p. The concert given at hoe's Church on St. Patrick's Day was a wonderful success. The orchestra again distin- guished itself and was much appreci. ated by people who have been watch- ing it progress. It is our sad duty to report the and. den death of#Mre. W. 3. Mitchell, (nee Jennie L, Hoge), at Mosebank, Sask., on March 5t1a, in her •41st year. Be Elides her sorrowing husband, two eerie and five daughters, ehe loaves, to mourn her loss, her father and mall- et., athet., of Moesbank, Seek,, three broth- ers, Janne, of Luck Lake, Sask., John, of Aberdeen, Wash., Retold, of Tor- onto, and one Sister Mrs. T. Jolly, of Moesbank, Sask. She had lived up till the time of her marriage, on the Atli line, and always took an part in the atfai s of Roe's church: and young people's aotivities. The "Poet" joins with the many old Mende of the neighborhood in extend. lug their deepest sympathy to the `The Old Codger' A COMEDY DRAMA Will be presented' in the ' HALL Attwood friday Ev'g, March 21 Ontnmencing at 8 o'clock By the Bachelorville Dramatic Club, of Milverton, under the auspices of St. David's Ohuroh, Heufryn Oast of Characters Pat Tyler (Old Cod ger) Jam, Gernhelder ". Ruth Johnson Delilah Atkin BO Bartley.. Albert Ohm VI'eent Burne - John Atkins hire Vincent Burns Florence EvibelingR Job Dixon Georgge'Poo11R Minnie Viola Reibeitng Eloise .Bryant Eunice Parkinson Prudence. Eva Poen - The sheriff Lincoln Reibeling Everybody welcome Don't Miss instigate Admission 35c. Children 15e. F. M. PAULL, Rector husband, young children and family of the deceased. A fine social ,evening was held in Brussels Town Hall last Friday evening under the auspices of S. S. No. 3. The players presented "A Hired Man's Courtship." Lunch and dance follow- ed the program. School Section No. 3, Grey, are is- suing invitations for a reunion to be held on Thursday, July 23rd, 5925, commencing at 1 o'clock. P. A. Mc- Arthur Is Secretary of the Committee, who are making great plans for the reunion. BLYTH John Emigh is quite ill. Chas. McLelland is able to be out on the street after being confined to the house three months with heart trouble. The Lenten services being held at the various homes of the parishioners, are being attended better than usual this year. 91rs. Murray Cole, of Turanto, bas returned to her home after a two week's visit with her parents, Dr. W. J. and Mrs. Milne, (here. Fred Rouse had the misfortune to upset his car at the Clinton turn on Tuesday night. There were six young men in the car, ,but no one was hart. CLINTON Clinton Spring Show next Thursday, April 2nd. S. S. Cooper intends erecting four bungalows on Isaac Street this Spring. Special tAnniversary collection of Wesley Church amounted to $1,200. Rev. W. E. Donnelly, of Exeter, was pastor for the day. A very quiet wedding was solem- nized on Saturday afternoon, March 14, at the Wesley Parsonage, Clinton, when the Rev. A. A. Holmes united 111 marriage Mrs. M. J. Brawn and A. S lnkley. They were unattended and immediately after the ceremony re- turned to the bride's home where a wedding feast was spread. Mr. Inkley came to Clinton from Stratford where he was connected with the Bell Tele- phone Co. The many friends of both bride and groom At in extending hearty congratulations. HENSALL 3, Mal). Wilson and his sister, Mrs. J. Glenn, of this village, ret cently remind the sad Intelligence of the sudden death of their brother, the late Andrew Wilson, late of Neilhart, Montana. It appears the deceased had boon in his usual health until a comparatively sheet time before hie death, but had been suffering from asthma and kidney trouble, and was induced to take a trip to the coast, where it was thought the air would be more favorable to his complaint, but it did not:pave the desired effect, Thompson and Mrs. Murdock, of this village, celebrated their guider, wedding en March 17th under vett' happy cireu,ustances. They were married in St, Marys on St. Pat- rick's Day, 1875. Their wedding Nrummy took theta to Buffalo and iagara Falls. On their golden wed- ding day, the guests of honor at the celebration were the bildesmnid and bridegroom of 50 years ago, Miss Martha Hunter, the bride's sister, and Alexander Murdock, a brother of the bridegrootn, both residents of 'Hensel', Irish decorations were need effectively on the dinner table and, although the special guests were members of the bride's and bridegroom's families, many Mende carne during the after- noon and evening to bring greetings to the popular couple, Mr. and Mrs. Murdock received many handsome gifts. The entire family was present for the anniversary dinner. The member included 'Mies liltnel Mur- dock, Mrs. Oampbell and Mrs A, O. Roggarth and the latter's two young sons, Mies Alexia Murdock, a niece, and Mrs, Laramie, a sister of Mr's. Murdock, with het' three sone, Music was supplied by Mr. Murdock and his three daughters, all of whom are tale anted musicians. North St. Methodist Ohutch, (iinder- ich, recently celebrated' the 20th An nivereary of the present building. The occasion was also the 86th Anni• Versary of the Methodist Communion in the town of Goder'leh, 0000000000000000 0 0 0 0.0 Q 0 0 0 Plowing Starts fn Huron Co. 0 Q _0 Clinton,. March. 20 0 Spring plowing started today 0 ill 'Goderich Township on the 0 farm of John Sehwanz. Ae- 0 cording to S. B. Stothers, De- Q pertinent of Agriculture Re- Q presentative for the County, 0 this sets a record for early 0 'plowing in Huron County. Q O Q O 0 0 0 0 0 0 Provincial Road Engineer Spoke at Meeting Here Reeves, Cgpncillors and Road Inspect- ors of the Surrounding Townships Were in Attendance. On Tuesday afternoon of this week a meeting In the interests of the Muni- cipals'Councils, was held in the Coun- cil Chamber, when, the Reeves, Coun- cillors and Road Superintendents met to hear Provincial Road Engineer Irwin address them on the changes in the new law governing the building and upkeep of the roads, In January the new Act, passed last year by the Ontario Government came into effect in regards to the Munici- palities abolishing Statute Labor, they would how receive 30% on road ex- penditure -and 50% on Road Superint- endent's salary. The Engineer stated it was optional with the Township, as to the abolishing Statute Labor, but if not abolished there would be no government grant ,forthcoming this year. Mr. Orwin reported that there were 5 townships in Huron County, 4 1n this section and one In the South, that had not as yet abolished Statute Labor. The Provincial Engineer took up the duties of the Road Superintendent; the patrol men; the work of the Council; and last, but not (east, for those who would collect from the Government, the accounting system. He also re- ported that the Government would pay 30% for upkeep of snow roads in winter time. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Irwin for his excellent explana- tion of the workings of the Provincial Art. Warden C. A. Robertson, Reeve of Colborne Township, was lo the chair for the meeting. The Post is only sorry that space forbids us to giving an extended report of ,Mr. lrwin's address on this new Act, Among those present were: Warden C. A. Robertson, Colborne Twp.; Robt. Shortreed, Morris; C. G. Campbell, Morris; Robert Michie, Morris; A. Strachan, Brussels; John Crerar, Brus- sels; John A. /Brown, Morris Twp.; John Shortreed, Morris; Geo. iNIcFar- lane, Grey; David Inglis, Grey; E. Cardiff, Morris; Roy Patterson, Co. Engineer, ,Goderich, W. V. McKay, Grey; A. G. Birk, Grey; Robert Gault - es, E. Wawanosh, Reeve Seeker, 'Brus- sels; W. F. Campbell, E. Wawanosh; R. H. Thompson, E. Wawanosh; Robert Olark, Bullet; Wm, Garter, H•ulllett; F. D. Stalker, E. Wawanosh; John Jamieson, Ashfield; R. M. Young, Col- borne,. W. E. Turnbull, Grey; John Mc- Gill, (Morris, and a representative of The Post. MORRIS TWP: COUNCIL MEETING. The council met at the hall on Mon- day, March 56th. Members all pres- ent, Reeve presiding. Minutes read and approved. The following oath - masters were appointed for 1925e— W. Jos. Henderson, John Fowler, Dav- id Jewitt, Geo. McDonald, David Pat- ton, Anson Thorton, Peter Moffatt, Victor 'Haines, G. Edgar, D. 'Campbell, J. Grey, R. Johnston, Ed. Johnston, T. Peacock, C. B. Forest, R. Forest, R. Godley, G. .Coulter, A. Hastings, Wm. Garniss, C. Agar, A. Shaw, Wm. Moses, A. Coultes, Carl Procter, F. McCallum, J. Garness, Wm, South, J. J. Sellers, Geo. Bone, Jos. Shaw, T. T. Brydges, G. Nicholson, R. Procter, J. Clark, Wm. McMurray, Wim. Hender- son, Alex Brewer, L. E. Cardiff, C. Davis, (11. Cosby, John Anderson, J. Noble, Bert Young, J. Cook, Peter Mc- Nabb, Jos. Smith, Wal. Smith, R. Smith, lHarvey MdGutcheon, L. Nichol, Win. Thu ell, A. Nesbitt, M. Haley, Wm. Craig, Wm. Cunningham, Wm. Kelly, F. Beirnes, /Geo. Alcock, de. Mc- Lean, A. Russell, J. Craig, J. Yeo, J. Richmond, ,Thos, Laidlaw, G. Skelton, P. Haley, N. Nicholson, J. J. Mc- Caughey, F. McCaughey, P. Ball, G. MlcCallluan, E. Bryans, J. Lawson, Wm. Merritt, R. Richmond, H. Brown, R. McDonald, N. Searle, J. Taylor, J. Shortreed, W. A. (McCall, Wm. Ander- son, J. Watt, H. Wheeler. The fol- lowing accounts were raid:—Municipal World supplies, $16,32;,E.' J. Mitchell, funsigators, $7.00; J. Walter MCKIb- bon, fuimtgators, $3.00; R. 1•i,• Short - reed telephone calls, 1924, $2.90; Wm. Brydges, collector, part salary, $500.00. The next meeting will be held at the Township Hall on Monday, April 6th, 1925• A. MAt1BWAN, Clerk. Frank' Todd, St. Helene, went to Toronto, taking his prize animal, Et). ony, of Burnerest, which was put on the Government Demonsta'atiop Stook Train, John Barnby, 11th Con., Ashfield', centurlan, celebrated his 108rd birth. day 0* Wednesday nth, of last Week. Mr. Barnby ie atilt enjoying good health and le very active, although handicapped i t being deaf and neatly blind,