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The Brussels Post, 1925-4-15, Page 1v VOL. $3 NO, 43 $2,00 per annum in advance BR USSELS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY', APRIL West End Grocery You Can Get Them Here Formaldehyde, i6 oz,. bottle 65c. Mengel and Turnip Seed. Garden Seeds of all kinds, Loose Sweet Pea Seed. Loose Garden Peas and Golden Bantam Corn A New Consignment of Brooms just arrived We are prepared to give No. I Quality Brooms at moderate prices WHY' Can we sell Groceries so much Cheaper than others BECAUSE Our overhead expenses are much lower and our experience in buying facilitatee our reasonable Belling. W. T. SPENCE Highest Price Paid for Eggs Phone 2225 ETHEL New Advertisements Potatoes for sato—W H. Baker Safety—Ontario Savings Oilloe Shoe Specials—R. W. Ferguson Bnakeye Brooders—a. R. Weller ona oot Ball ewf Edocery-WI..$penc House for Bole—W, F. Stretton Bulls forsale—Thos, Miller Stable for sale—Tun POST Sow good seed—J. W. Sangster Horse for aole—Alvin Oakley Our Wall Paper—F. R. Smith Potatoes for sale—Wm. Ellaoott Eggs for hatable g—Wm, MoNair - -medals—Owen Sound Furnishing Co. gs for hatching—Alex. Dunbar set Glover Seed—J. P. MoIntosh tate—Cranbrook Presbyterian Church Ethel Methodist Church ' hmann'e Ysaat—Palaao. Bakery ,`f Cement—John MoDonald. - Mzstritt nebas WALTON of •cement trrived at the "Walton Mills.. ,s. John McKinnon, Clinton, was ,•eisitor with Mrs. Angus Reid on i'uesday. Rev. and Mrs. Lundy, of Kipper, spent Good Friday with Robert and Mrs. Tyerman. Dire, George Love, who lives just South of the village, line been serious- ly ill for some titne and her many friends hope for an early improve- ment. WROXETER Laurie Van Veleor, Midland, was a visitor at his home here. Miss Elizabeth Sanderson is home from Queen's University. Service was held in the Angli can Church on the afternoon of Good Fri- day. Donald Pope has put chased a Ford ttuck. Be is also having a gas•purnp installed at hie residence on Main St, Mrs. 0, White and children, BIOS - sets, and Mrs. E, Hann and little son, London, are visiting their fattier, Reeve Hen neberg, Misses Eleanor Douglas and Kath- leen Armstrong, of Stratford and London Normal Schools, are home for the Eaetet vacation. Bert and Mrs. Martin were holiday visitors it) London, H. Henry and family spent the week•end with relatives at Orangeville, Mae Bernice Whitmore, Harriston, is the guest of her grandparents, R. and Mre. Black. Hugh Harris left for Asquith, Sask., Monday, having spent the Winter at his home in Turuberry. Miss Barnes, head of the day -nurs- eries in Toronto, is a guest at the parsonage, and on Friday afternoon in the Methodist schoolroom, gave a splendid midterm on her work and other social reform work in Toronto. THE 3 -ACT FARCE "Don't Deceive Your Wife" Will be presented by the mem- bers of St. John's Church, Brussels, in TOWNSHIP HALL ETHEL Friday Ev'g, April 17 Program at 8 o'clock sharp Under the auspices of the Methodist Ladies' Aid. Admission - 35c and 20o The Play is Good People ate talking about it for miles around. Don't Miss it ! • T -=e Buckeye Grows Three Chicks Colony Brooder Where One Grew Before Greatest Coal -Burning Brooder Ever invented Self-feeding Self -Regulating Everlasting MADE IN TWO SIZES No. 18 With No. 42 Hover capacity— With No. 62 Hover capacity— any number of newly hatched any number of newly batched chicks up to 500, , chicks up to 1000. Buckeye Incubators made in Seven Sizes SEE US ABOUT THEM No. 19 GEO. R. WELLER, ' BRUT q i.S Ernest and Mrs. Dobbs emit Bev. eve) days with friends near Arthur, Vernon McDonald and family have moved to the Hoffman residence tan Howick St. Mise Irene Stocks, Toronto, is re. cuperating at her home here after a recent illness,. Mirage Janet Dickson and Alba Gallaher, Toronto, are holidaying with relatives here, Mise Janie Rowe ie attending the 25th annual meeting of the Ontario Library Association, being held in Toronto this week. Alex. Sanderson, Toronto, is spend- ing a week with his parents, D. D. and Mrs, Sanderson, before leaving for the West *where he will be en- gaged in Mission work, Among the teachers who are enjoy- ing njoying the Easter vacation at droit' homes here are • Ashton Morrison, St, Catharines Misses J. Allan and A. .:o1eKeroher, Toronto, B. Howe, Leamington, and A, Munro, St. Oath- arinee, GREY •Oar of cement ,arrtved at the Walton Saw Mills. Norman Wightman, of London, was a vieitor at, Henry Hoover'e, 12th Oon. Quite a number of Union people at- tended the eppeeisi service on the Life of Christ at Ethel on Sunday last. Grey Council and Morris Council should fix up the road South of Brns- eels, in the $rd block, through the swamp. Now is the time to attend to it. The Trowbridge Methodist; friends are presenting their ploy entitled "An Old-fashioned Mother", in the Union Methodist Church on Wednesday, April 22nd. The pancake social last Tuesday was a success, The 'or- chestt., appeared for the first time and will render some selections be- tween the acts of the coming play. The Roe's Orchestra was of consid- erable help for the singing on Sunday morning. The church was filled, They will play from now on. Practice was held at Mr. Holt's, let Concession, on Monday evening last. A dainty lunch was served to the party, A number of engagements are before the Roe's Orchestra, which is making rapid strides. They ap- peared at the Cantata in Ethel on Tuesday evening. The following is the report of S. S. No. 5, Grey, for the months of April, each class being examined in History, Geography, Composition, Grammar and Literature. Jr. IV—Helen Beirnee 69. Sr. III—Jean Campbell 80 ; Annie Eveleigh 77 • Amy Holmes 66 ; Bella Lucas 55. Jr. III—Kath- leen Bremner 75 ; Lizzie Beirnee 73 ; Gladys Lucas 67 ; Willie Beirnee 63, Sr. II—Florence Hamilton 73. Jr. II—Norman Rea 64. First' Claes— Harry Holmes Good, Carl Lucas Geod. Primer—Clarence Lucas Good, L. FEAR, Teacher. The following is the report of S, S. No. 4, Grey, for Easter Test examin- ations. Sr, IV—Jackson McOutcheon 58 ; Leonard Beckett 45. Sr. III— Gertrude Mann 60 ; Howard Savage 69; Bruce Beckett 39. Jr. III—Stella Sellers 59; Helen McAllister 68 ; Wil- fred Savage 55 ; Margaret Sellers 65 ; Laura Jacklin 55 ; Fred Hodge 36. Sr. II—Wallace Beckett 91 ; Roy Stc- Kay (absent) Sr. 1—Lois Johnston 69 ; George McKay 45. Sr. Primer— Oarl Grimmer 87 ; Kenneth eaters 85 ; Doris McAllister 85 ; Earl Gritrr- mer 75, Jr. Primer—Howard McKay Good. JANE MCLENNAN, Teacher, MORRIS Oar of cement arrived at ,the Walton Saw Milts. Mies Scott, Toronto, was an Easter visitor at the parental borne, with Robert and Mrs. Scott, 8th Oon. Miss Mildred Passmore, 5th line, has been engaged as teacher at d Centre. Holl- artn re. Her duties will com- mence on May let. bliss Annie huell who ie teachin eT B Durham, is s endin at Varney, near Da spending het' Easter vacation at her horse. Mies Margaret Petty accompanied her for a visit. The following is the report of S. S. No. 4, Morris. The pupils were ex- •unined in Literature, Composition, Grew:oar, Spelling, Art, Reading and agriculture. V. Oleae—Jack Kelly 80 ; Jim Smith 74. Se, IV—Tom fleischmann's Health Yeast Get rid of that Tired Spring feeling by eat - i n g Fieischmann's Health Yeast. For sale at the Palace fakery Fresh Every Day 'Home Acres' A Drama in Three Acts Will be presented by the Young Peo- ple of levowntown in Ebenezer Church (Browntown) friday Eu' g, April 17th CAST Ann Rtokett, "The Village Dressmaker" Etta Agar Jane Whitman, "A deer old Soul" Clara Agar Davld Holden, "A Man in a Million" - Melville Dennis Rose Whiteman, "A. Country Flower" Ethel Mothers Lib, "A case of Dynamite" Verna Dennis Enoch, "The Chore Boy" Harold Thomas John Whitman, "A College Graduate" Charles Johnston Wilfred Clay, "A New York'well " Walter Sellers Helen Dalton, "A New York Beauty" Ethel Wardell Jtm Ferguson, "A Crook" Charles Beaman Synopsis Aot I—The sitting room at "HomelAorea" on an afternoon 1n .,oily, Ant II—The new home in the olty the follow- ing Deoember. Aot III—Socio home the find of March. Orchestra in attendance Adults Sac Children 200 Miller74 ; George Smith 69 • Rose Cardiff 61. Jr. IV—Marg fret 'Harm- an 78 ; Mildred Nichol 72 ; Leota Cardiff 67, Sr, III—Joe Smith 70 • Lloyd Pipe 63 Jr. III—Glenn Smith 85 • Gordon Herrman 80 ; Gladys White 71 ; Mervyn Pipe 61 ; Sr. II— Dave Miller 78 ; Margaret Russell 76 ; Elbert White 75 ; Harriet Smith 68 ; Kate Russell 68, Jr. II—Howard Smith 69 ; Mac Scott, 85 ; Gordon Nichol 65 ; Jack Pipe 55. Jr. I— Lewie Russell very good. Pr.— Wil- fred Nichol good, ISLAM 111. CRAWFORD, Teacher. CRANBROOK The Ethel Methodist Choir will give their Sacred Cantata in the Pres- byterian Church on Tuesday Evening of next week. assisted by local talent. The Uhoir had a successful concert in Ethel on Tuesday Evening. ETHEL Ethel Football team will soon be ready for business. Watch us go I Mrs. M. Chambers is spending a few days in town with old friends. • Blake Howlett, of Niagara Falls, N Y.. was in the village for the week end, W. T. Spence is ready for the Spring opening, See his advt, in this issue. Florence Haydn had her tonsils tak- en out last week, and she is doing very nicely, A new awning in front of J. T. Nicholson's shop adds considerably to its appearance. Bev. tlir. Shannon will address the Women'e Institute on Thursday after- noon of this week. That Seting is here is evidenced by the cleaning of front yards and 1925 motor licensee. Miss E. Ransom who bad the mis- fortune to break her leg some time ago is improving nicely, Clear Amen t, moved to his new farm in Mortis Twp. beet week• We wish him the beet of success. • Details of the Cantata which was given by the Ethel Methodist choir will be given next week. E. L. and Mrs, Desjardine and fam- ily paid a visit to John and Mrs. Graig at Whitechurch, recently. Mrs. Currie is on the sick list. She has been c„,fined to her room since Monday with a severe sore throat. Miss Margaret Stead, Lanark, Ont., was an Easter visitor at the home of her sister, Mrs, E. L. Deejardine, Several fauns have changed hands in this locality lately. Wm, Spence has been busy doing the conveyanc- ing, The Missionary topic will be taken by Mrs. Maeguire on Thursday even- ing ne the Epworth League, Miss Ella Pearson will have charge of the service. E. L Desjardine had the misfortune to get a piece of steel in his eye while attending to his wetk in 1110 garage. We hope his eye will soon be better as this is Ed's bray season. The Trowbridge Methodist friends will present their play entitled, "An Old Faehinned Mother", at Union appointment on Wednesday, April 22nd The meeting of the Wornon's Insti- tute, announced on another page in this issue, to be held at 8 o'clock nn Thursday evening, iron been changed to 2 80 p in the same day so as not to interfere with a meeting in the Meth- odist church. The plea entitled, "Don't deceive your wife", will be given in Township Hall, on Friday evening, April 17th, by members of the Anglican Church, Brussels, ender lite auspices of the Methodist- Ladies' Aid. Mr. and 1R'a. Nicholson went bo Listowel tent. Friday evening to hear a Sacred Cantata liven by the Listo- wel Methodist Choir, under the -lir- ection of ala. Staten, organist and choir.r. 1pode The cantata and or- chestra chestra wee excellent, N T Oitoam MARRIED I — n Satur; O O day, April 4th, Audrey Dennis, who made her home for several yearn with Robb, and Mae IS, tunnels of Ethel, was united ill mart lege to George Payne, a resident of the Queen City, Old friends here join in wishing the newly married rnuple many happy, po'oeperoue years. 151 1925 SACRED Cantata Will be presented by the Ethel Methodist Oboir in Presbyterian Church Cranbrook Tuesday Ev'q, April 21 At 8,15 o'clock It 'is expected that Orchestral Numbers will be given along with Readings by Local Talent, This Cantata should make a special appeal to all lovers of Music, Admission - 25c The engagement is announced of Doris Ilene Nichol, eldest daughter of Herbert and Mrs. Nichol, of Ackron, Mich., U. S. A., to Geoge W. Cole, only son of J. A. and Mrs. Cole, Ethel, Ont., the marriage to take place in April. Laet Sunday a special Easter Pro- gramme was given ill the Presbyterian Sunday School, consisting of recita- tions and solos by the children and special Easter music by the S S. choir, preceding the Leeson Study. There was a good attendance. Thee hodiat Church was filled to overflowing on Sunday last. Many had to stand. and the side -seats were need. Mr. Bisbee rendered the old- feehioned song, "Where is my Wand- ering Boy Tonight" and appropriate lantern slides, life-size, illustrated ev- ery phase of the thought, There was a great hush as Christ was seen on the cross, and the' old, old story was fpund to be ever new, Young People's League reorganized on Thursday evening last. The fol- lowing officers were elected—Hon. Pres., Rev. H. White ; Pres., W, C. Bisbee ; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. H. White ; 2nd Vice Pres„ Mies E. Pear- son ; 3rd Vice Pres., Mise L. Ames ; 4th Vice Pres.. Mise M. McKee ; Sec. Treas., Quest Dobson ; Treas., Miss Mamie Hansuld ; Organist, Miss M. McKee. It was decided to follow last years precedent and dispense with league meetings for the months of June, July and August on account of many other attractions during these months. It is hoped the members will all rally round in September. SCHOOL REPORT,—The following is the report of S. S. No. 11 Grey, for the term ending April 10, The per- centages given are based on weekly examinations ; others on daily work. Those marked with an asterisk (8) missed one or more examinations, Fifth Olase—Oloyne Michel 65, Beryl Gill 64.4, Glen Eckmier 64 3, Norman Davidson 63 Senior Fourth—Gold- wyn Thompson 66s, Roxy Rowland 66•, Dorothy Fear 60.4`, Harold Vod- den 80",. Junior Fourth—Evelyn Hay- den 88, Lorne Vodden 67, Wesley Mc- Neil 68, Blanche Rowland 55n, Doris Gill 64, Jack Sanders 60. Senior Third—Jean Sanders 67 5, Muriel Michel 87.2, Albert Kreuter 49. Jr. III—Calvin Kreuter79, Della McInnes 57, Florence Hayden 55. Sr. II—Gor- don Sleightholm 76, Jim McNeil 72, Kenneth Kreuter 66, Velma Hamil- ton 63, Torn Sanders 50. Jr. II— Stuart McInnes 66, Clair Michel 61, Orme Gill 54, Lee Allan Wardlaw 50, Jr.I Edith Krautsr 98' Ln me Des. • Jer ine 94. Stuart Henry 89,Charlie Plaskett 68,Nelson Slei htholm 67, Alex. McNil 65. Pruner—Katbleen Bell, Bryan Ames. Excellent ; Gordon Plaskett, Marjorie Brawn, Good. WILFRED C. BISBEE, Principal. BLANCHE MaKEE, Aseistant, ..0erieteary — Following an illness covering a period of hen weeks, the death took place here on Thursday, April 9th, of Margaret Annie Camp- bell, 'beloved wife of E. S. Dunbar, of Ethel, and youngest daughter of the late Wm. and Elizabeth Campbell of Grey Township. The late Mrs, Dun- bar was born in Grey Township on March 31st, 88 8. In 1906 she at- tended Business College in Toronto and after ;graduation took a possition at Weston's where sire worked until called home to care for her aged grandmother. Later she 'returned to Toronto and was employed by the T. Eaton Co., until the .time of her mar- riage to E. S. Dunbar which took place in Toronto on March t9, t919. Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her toss her two little daugh- ters, Betty, aged four and Ruth aged two; two sisters, Mrs. Arntsitrong, of Grey Twp., Mrs. Geo. Wey, of Neep awa, Man., and two brothers, lute and Sate both of Grey Township. Mrs. Dunbar will be sadly missed in her home and the heartfelt symupaithyl of the community goes to the bereaved ones. She will a'tso be ntwoh missed nal /he community for she was very bright and energetic and always ready to lend a helping hand in any good cause. She eves an' active worker in the Ethel Presbyterian church, taking very e special interest Missionar at 'n y work. The funeral, iwhich was very largely attended, was held from her lhomn , rch th, servicatees beie0ng •conrtuoteSaturdayd by MaR'ev. tiMr. Shannon. Burial took place at the Ethel Cemetery. The pallebearers were; Geo., Will., Gordon and Lorne Campbell and Lloyd and Clifford Dun - Euchre and Dance Will be held in BRUSSELS OPERA HOUSE Friday, April lith Under the auspices of the Brussels foot Bali Club Everybody - Welcome ! Have a good time and help a good cause, Dards at 8 15 sharp. Ladies Bring Lunch Gentlemen 50c. bar. The esteem in whi,cch the late Mrs. Dunbar was held was shown by beautiful florae tributes. Mrs. Geo. Sperling, Misses Addie Armstrong and Myrtle Dunbar, of Toronto; Mrs. Rath - well, of Lucknow; C. Dunbar, of De- troit, and a car of friends from Guelph were among those who came from a distance to attend the funeral, MONCRiEJrF. IMontrieff 'Choppin'g Mill will not run on Tuesday of next week. Don't forget the Comedy Play, "Don't Deceive Your Wife," in Knox Church, this (Wednesday) eveuing, by the rnembere of So. John's Church, Brussels. Program at 8 o'clock, JAMESTOWN Dugald Strachan has finished cis seeding for another year and is now taking a much needed rest preparing for the harvest. Duncan McDonald, our merchant, is on the road again with his truck and is doing a good business. Mrs. Mc- Donald's health is somewhat improved we are pleased to state. BELGRAVE John and Mrs, Cole, who have been married 60 years, celebrated their an- niversary at their home recently and were eutectained by the neighbors and relatives. A dinner was given by W. J. and Mrs. Geddes and daugh- ter at their home in Belgrave, the dining room being tastefully decorat- ed for the occasion. Mrs. Cole wore the same dress she wore on March 25, 50 years ago. The aged couple were showered with congratulations from the members of the W. M. S.. of Knox Church, of the village. After luncheon an address was read by P. McLean and a presentation was made of a handsome hand bag to Mre. Cole and a cane to Mr. Dole. BLUEVALE. SCHOOL REPORT.—$,eport Of Blue - vale School for the Winter term. Ex- aminations given in all subjects. 60% is satisfactory ; 76% is honour's. At- tendance 30. t-tendance'30. Sr.IV—Hazel Mundell 76, Geo. Hetherington 62, Nellie Mc- Kinney 69 Jr. IV—Dorothy Aitken 79, Elsie Thornton 74, Alberta Shiell 71, Alan Garniss '70, Lois Prast 66, Noble Greenaway 57, Sr. III—Adair Prast 76, Leslie Greenaway 89, May Nicholson 65. Jr, III—Wilson Thorn- ton 72, Kenneth Aitchison 71, Nor- man Barnard 69, Eleanor Prast 63. Hugh Mundell 63, Earl Hamilton 64. Sr. II—Do ris Aitchison 75, G arman Hetherington 73 Lela Leggett 72 Daisy Nicholson 71, Dorothy Green- away 43, First—Bob Master 80, Al- ma Bosman 63. Primer—Olive Sheill, Mabel Bosman, Russel Barnard and Jack Nicholson (rqual.) ALICE AITKEN, Teacher. Mrs. Cowan, of Port Huron spent a few days with her brother, Jos. Breckenridge. — We are sorry to re- port Mrs. Jos. McKinney serioussly ell and hope she will soon• fake a turn for the better. — Miss Bessie Nichol, of Toronto, Was home over Easter. —C. and Mrs. Enright, of Toronto, return- ed home after spending a couple of weeks' holidays with relatives here.— Miss Laura Holmes, of Wolveri'on, is horse fo the Easter holidays. —Arthur Shaw and Wm. Robertson are at Tor- onto this we - attending the Ontario Educational Association. —• The W. M. S. held their annual Easter service in the Methodist church on Sunday evening. Three ladies, Mrs. Robert- son, Mrs. Lloyd and Miss Powell, of Wingh'am, had charge of the meeting and gave very instructive Wks. - Robe McLennan met with a very painful ac- cident on Fiday night, when cranking Richard Johnston's car it back tired breaking Robert's wrist, It is too bad to be laid up at such is busy time of year.—On Sunday evening about 6 o'clock the Manse chimney took fire and the sparks started a fire on the wood shed, which was noticed by Mrs. Hockerid;ge who spread the alarm. It was put out by bucket brigade. Ow- ing to the very high geld that Was blowing at the time it wound likely have burned up a lot of buildings had it not be noticed promptly and quick action taken.—R. Johnston shipped two decks of hogs end one of tattle to Toronto, on Saturday_ Filling in Lawn— MT. J. W. San• ders has had loads of earth drawn to his elate on Turnberry street, to teed up Ills lawn, W. H, KERR, Proprietor MORRIS TOWNSHIP Council meelbeg.--'Minutes of meet- ing held in the Townslltp Hall, Morris, on Monday, April 6, 1925 The mem- bers were all present, the Reeve pre- siding, The minutes of the last meet- ing were read and approved, The clerk was instructed to notify the contractor to complete the Rintoul Drain. A by- law was passed 'le connection with the agreement lbebween the Hydro electric Power 'Gotnmiseion gird the township Council. The fotlowllvg accounts were paid;—Jas, Peacock, assessor, $105.- 00; Jno. McLean, !umber, $11.41; Alex Campbell, repairs Stone .School bridge, $5,00; Russell Richmond, grading, $2.25; Wm. Murray, grading, $5,655. The next meeting will be held In the Township Hall, Monday, May 18111. A, Moc8WEN, !Clerk. Brussels Business Men's Association Thursday Half Holidays Comm nce on May 7th—Celebration to bo Held in August—Officers Elected. About) 25 of the business men of town met at the Carnegie Library on Monday evening for the annual meet- ing of the Business Men's Association. Minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed and the Treasurer showed a small balance on hand. After a discussion Ivt was decided to start the Thursday half holidays on May 7th and end on October 31st. The old officers retired and Mr. W. Willis was elected President and the officers of Secretary were unlhed and F. R. Smith will hold the iposition. Mr. Fox, on behalf of committee ap- pointed last year, reported that bands in the surrounding towns, .asked ton much to, come to give open air concerts in the town and the matter was dropped by the 'Committee. The matter of holding a celebration in town this year ways taken up and a suggested date was named as the second Thursday in August, and a com- mittee of Messrs. Downing, Kerr, Hew- itt, Huntley and Gerry were named to arrange for 'committees, etc'. The questions of stopping canvassers for everything on the map, calling on the ibusiness men for donations, was discussed, but after some pointed re- marks by members of the Assodiatien no action was taken. The meeting adjourned to meet at the next call of the President. CHURCH CHIMES The annual meeting of the Wingham District of the Methodist Cburch will be held here on May 12-53. This will be the last meeting of the district un- der Methodist auspices. Easter Sunday was fittingly observed on Sunday in the Methodist Church. The text for the morning was Luke 24; 5, "Who seek ye the living among the dead 1 In the eveniug a Springtime talk on the parable of "The Tares of the Field," was given. The choir rendered appropriate Easter music during the day. 1`be special Easter service in the Sun- day School of the Methodists Church took the form of a Memorial Service for the late W. H. Kerr, for more than 40 years Superintendent of the school. A. E. Hersey. Associate Supt, was in charge. Prayer was offered by Albert Lott, B. A. Miss Margaret Maunders gave a reading and Miss Muriel Sparr- ing sang a solo. Some of Mr. Kerr',. faeorite hymns were sung. The ad- dress was given by Rev. C. F. Clarke. At the Preparatory set vice in Melville Church last Friday afternoon, the pastor, Rev. J. P. McLeod spoke on "Followtug Jesus", from the text, "Follow me and I will make yon fishers of mei." Sunday morning. the Sacraments of Baptism and the ;Lord's Supper were dis- pensed ; the Pastor speaking from the text "For or t he Son of man i t be ministered unto but to came not o minister.” Rev Mr. Shannon, of Eth- el, took part in the evening service, preaching on "Scenes in Connection with the Resurrection of Christ." More Local News Brightened Up.—Dueeng the past week Mr. W. J. Proctor has had his restaurant brightened up with a fresh coat of paint and newly papered. 1t made a decided improvement. Base Ball.—A hear from Blyth was here on Good Friday and had a game with the Brussels boys. The visitors played hall as if they had been South for the Spring training .and the home boys played in a very "tnellow" way. Errors were numerous for the home team. Wes. Armstrong was umpire. In Business For Himself: — The New Hamburg Independent of last week, makes announcement of the new Undertaking Business of a former Brusselite, Mr. Ben. G. Walker, SOD of. David and Mrs. Walker of town; — Mr. B. G. Walker, who had charge of Mr. D. Becker's undertak,i'ng and furni- ture department' for the past four years, is severing his connection with with Mr. Becker to Launch into busi- ness for himself. He has leased the premises in the Commercial Block, formerly ooeu'pied by the Bank of Hamilton, where he 'will open an un- dertaking parlor and will also carry an up-to-date line of furniture. Mr. Wal- ker Is a qualifled emibalmer and also . took a p osit radiate course in Demi surgery,and graduate had fourteen years experience in the business. Mr, Wal- ker has made many friends to town, since residing here owing to his obltg- in'g and pleasing manners, which we feel sure will (bring him a fair share of patronage, lie expects to be open for business by the end of !next week. His many friends wish him the best of success In hie new enterprise.