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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1925-5-27, Page 1VOL. 53 NO, 49 2.00 Per annum i,, advance BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDelY, MAY 27, 19g5 e Pit. H. KERR, Proprietor 1 +++++++++++++++4 were givenby •Griffin Community Club; Mr. and Mrs, Masson; Mr. and Mrs. Walters; W. E. Collier•and fem. b y , 0. G. 1.1. alt of Griffin. Cypress River Primula; a A. See and family, Wayburn, Sask ,,. H. II, and Mrs. Rob- ineon, Manor, Mask.; K. of P. Lodge, Methodist choir, Methodist Women's Atsociation; Class Room 9; C. G. I. T.; Miss Winner; T. and Mrs, Steele; Dr's Green and Borgen; Mr. and Mrs. Nougaret, all of Aseiniboia; J. C. and Mrs, Butchart, Castor, Alta. The subject of this notice was greatly beloved by all who knew he and•she took a keen interest in all clean sport and community work, especially a- mong BIT-ye:Jung people. She was leader of the C. G. I. T. in Griffin for a whither of years and felt it very keenly when she was forced through ill-healtthsto give up her work. t - • Roe's Church Orchestra hold a Garden ,Party ON THE Church Grounds Thursday Ev'g of this Week' at 7 o'clock • Admission 25 and 16 cents Rev. H. White will preach his farewell eel mon next Sonday. Subject : "The Apostolic Bene- diction." New Advertisements For sale -J 5, Purvin Notice -G, R. Weiler For Sale -G. R Weller ' For sale -Rev. J. P. trorseos Garden Party -Roe's Church Plain People-am:noels L. 0 D. Steer Strayed -Mrs, R. Wilson Piga For Sale -W. R. Sholdiee Box rent doe -Postmaster Scott Lumber Taken -Roy Outtninghath Sturm* Toilet Neede-P. R. Smith Tenders Wanted-Townehip of Grey wholesale mearanoe-Mercantile Salsa Co. fiSistrict fitin$ MORRIS Mrs, Carlini Davie and Mes. A. Brew- er attended the Presbyterial in Luck - now Tuesday of last week. Quite a number from the Town- ship attended North Huron Liberal Convention at Wingham on Tuesday. afternoon. • Mrs. Wm. Bowman announces the marriage of her only daughter, Mary, to John E. Yuill, SOD of Waiter ar.d Mrs. Yuill, of the same 'township, marriage to take place June ard. Card of Thanica—Mrs. Thos. Mar- shall and family, 9th Con., wieh to thank their friends and neighboth for their help and itympahy in their re- cent illness and sad bereavement of the late Thos. S. Marshall. There was a large attendance of friends and neighbors at the funeral of the late Thos. S. Marshall; 9th Con., on Wednesday afternoon of last week. The services at the house wore conducted by Rev. Mr.Robinson, as- sisted by Rev. Mr. Chandler and at the graveside in Union Cemetery, Blyth, by Rev, Mr. Robinson. The pallbearers; were: Jno. Smillie, Chas. Fraser, Alex Murray, W, A. McCall, Geo. W. Jackson and David Watson. WALTON Miss Harris, of Wroxeter, is visit. ing with the Misses Ferguson. s aleKay, id &also, was a guest with hie Melee, Mee. Jim. A big crowd attended the dance last Friday evening held in the A. 0. U. W. Hall. 3no. and Mrs. Davis, Londtn, holiday visitors with Mrs. Jos. 13(n - nett near Winthrop. Miss Edna Waghorne, teachtx in Toronto and a former resident of the village, spent the 24th calling on old friends. Robt. and Mrs. Mowbray, Toronto, seen the week -end visiting with Mee Jno. Mowbray, who has not been in - the best of health. Geo. E. and Mrs. Ferguson and children, Jean and Russel B., of Tor- onto, were holiday visitors with the former's parents, Robt. and Mrs.. Ferguson. Dr. Waghorne, V. S. who w,as former residenttof"'Walton, and who liaa been in charge of a big stock farm at Brockville, has been appointed Food Inspector at Brockville and loc- ality, Old frietids are glad to hear ot his appointment. Died in Saskatchewan :—The death took place at her home in Assmiboia, Sask.,. on Wednesday, May 18th, of Carolme M. (Carrie Berry) beloved wife of Geo. E. Winfield, after a long and painful illness from cancer, Mrs. Winfield was born on the 12th con. of McKillop, on August 23rd, 1886, and was married to her now bereft husband, January 1st 1008 in Cypvees River, Man., where they lived for several years, moving to Griffin, Saslc, where they raided till a year egg when they moved to Assinilmia. Mrs. Winfield leaves to mourn her. lobs besides her husband, a daughter, Mar- jory, 16 years of age, also her mother Mrs. Berry, of Walton, and four sisters, Mrs. A.. Young and Mro. J. Y. Campbell, Cypress River, Men., Mts. 3. C. Butchart, Castor, Alta., Mrs. J. J. McGavin, Walton, Ont., and two brothers, J. J. and W. H. Berry Gilbert Plains, Man. The funeral ser- vices were conducted froin the Athini. boia Methodist Church by Rev, F. Waite, who took for his text the. Stli verse of the 23rd Psalm and the choir ., sang "Peace Perfect Peace", "Ser- vant of GOd Well Done". Itttettnerit took place in Mount Hope Cemetery, Atisiniboia. Beautiful floral offeringe JAMESTOWN Jeseie &rectum visited Idre. S. O. Wileon at Goderich during the past Week. Charles 14. Simpeon is quite poorly /thin an alms(' which formed ,behind the ear and this trouble has mulcted Malin paralysis. His ninny friends hope that nothing more serious will develdp, ' WROXETER , Geo. and Airs. Liekie spent the week end in alaelsdale. Guidon Gibson and family were holiday ViSit0I'S at Tilsonburg. W. E. Van Velsor and family mot- ored to Midland ad spent the hot. idy, Miss A. Kitchen, Toronto, spent the week end with her patents, F. and Mrs. Kitchen. Et. and Mrs. Daveyand J. R. and Nth. Wendt were visitors in Hamil- ton over the holiday, Miss .lanet Dickson and Kenneth Gibson. Toronto, ware guestetof their parents for the week.end, Mist* Kathleen Athustrong, of Lon- don Normal. School, was a week -end visitor with her parents at the Manse.- Avthur and Mrs, Wearring and lit- tle son, of London, were welcome visi- tors in the village during the pot week. A...Aston Morrison and Miss Ann Munro; teachers at St. Catharines, were recent visitors at their homes here. F.ed Vogt and Mrs. Geo. -Lorimer returned to Detroit Saturday, after spending a week -with their mother, Mrs. 3.13. Vogt. A shower was tendeted Mise Mary Eat Is, 'at the home of Mrs. Arnold Edgeit Wednesday evenings An en- joyable thne was spent. ' The engagement te annoutitied of Mildred Ariene, eldett daughter nf H and Mrs. Lotion, Leamington, Ont., to James H. Perrin, of London, only son ,Of Rev. and Mrs. L. Perrin, of Hamilton, tot matey of Wroxetev, the marriage to take place the latter paz t of June, "The Young Wage Boatels". a humorous play, W84 presented in the Town Hall on- Ftiday evening by eeventeen members of the Wroxeter Young People's Society. Everyone taking part did their plias well and the interest Wee well sustained to the close. Proceeds amounted to $67 00. BLCEVALE Albert Walker has moved his house- hold effects to Elnra. • Remy tl ',Ahem Was at London this week attending Conference. Harvey Messer, of Toronto, epent the week end, with 1114 parents here. ,7ohtist.011 and Black thinned.° ear of hogs and cattle to Toi onto Sat ni•day tire Ito Garnies is • on 'the sick list ist, p, esentt hope she will soon be o. k. Miss Mabel Coultes, of Toronto, epent a few dayswith her mother he ve. Mr. Beddow, of Siotene, is visiting his daughter, NIS. A. H. Coombe, at preeent. Verne and Mrs. Rigging, of Toron- to,apent a few days with' relatives on the boundary. Robb. and Mrs Thomas and family, nf Tome to, spent the week end with vete ti yes- het e. • . Robt, and Mts. Anclithen nod Family spent the week end with rel. ativea at Guelph We are sorry ,to rennet Wm Duff on sick list again and hope he win soon be Dratted Denim. Mre. David, itinffatt has returned% after speridints the past few weeks with relatives 10 Dakota. tits Hutchinson and Mrs, Sander- son! of Toronto, spent as -few days at their summer home here hot week. Qnite a outnber front here attended the Salvation Army setwicee at Wing. liam and eqyed the London Silver Baud vel y Chile, 'survey is iri Toronto with his (laugh toe':Mise Reta, Who underwent an (mei ation on Tuesday. Hope she will soon be well age' n. Olias, and Mee, Eternise and M111. Gart1188 and flintily mototed to )(ino- ville and anent the week endwith their deughtev, Mtto-Soott. Qiiite et few spent Monday at Wing. hem. Pretty cold day for the eel. ebeatione end Hefting, veryhard frostfa here the last couple m nights, L. W. Buttan lute. put in cement walk, a new fence in front of his prop. erty and put up a new stable and gar- age. Len. believes; in being 111:J4o-date. Mies Grace Cool tee, of Lietowel, is at present, staying with het grand. mother, Mre G. Snell, VVe are plows ed to ;say Grace is steadily improving after her longillnees. Sortie Purvey hits purcheeed the old livery barn arid is going to open tip a garage. He ia a good mechanic and lute had considerable expehience anti we wish him success. Melville Definite tenni ran away at the station nne day recently and gnt tetigled up in the wire fence, Clonal& ei able .datrusge ono done to Ifarnees ' and wagon but no one wee injured. The play given by the young people of gbenezer in the 0: 0 F'. Ball, Thuteday evening, wee well attended and all well pleased With the enter- taiotnent, Each olio noted their Part to perfection. Mies Bernice Shaw, Mrs, Lowe and Mrs. Watson, of Battle, spent the week end with the former's parents, Robt, and Mk, Shaw, Bernice lieu bought-hereelf 110 Overland eerien, ann drove home with it, • ETHEL * A few accompanied the football Club to Milverton on Tuesdays even- ing. New Minister—Rev. Dungan Guest, will be, the new Methodist minister at Ethel. Geo. and Mrs. Hall and little Win- nifred spent the holiday with 31. .L. and Mrs. Desjardine. League is postponed to Friday' evening on account of the Garden Party at Roe's church. Wilfred and Mrs. Bisbee took in Guelph, St, Marys and other point', of interest for the holidays. The Roe's Orchestra will give a Garden Party on the church grounds at Roe's on Thursday at 7 o'clock. Russel Dilworth has sold his house property in Ethel to the Misses Mc Ciennan, of Grey. We Welcome them to our village. E. L. Desjardine, garage pro- prietor, has been busy overhauling cars, and had Albert Cardiff assiging him for to week or so. The "Union" friends are holding their annual Sunday School picnic in the Ethel Park on Saturday after- noon, weather permitting. An emergent meeting of the Offi- cial Board of the Ethel Circuit of the Methodist church, will be held Satur- day afternoon 'after the picnic. The Ethel Foot Ball team lost last Friday night to Brussels by a score of 1-0. The visitors scored in the first period. A big crowd was tires. ent to witness the game. Milton and Mrs. Hatch and Mrs. Burton Hubert, St. Thomas, spent a very pleasant holiday with the latter' sisters, Mrs. Dilworth, Mrs. M. Henry and Mrs. Gill. Mrs. Dilworth return- ed with them for a brief holiday The Ethel Bvanch of the W. 1,, had its annual meeting for the election of -officers on Thursday, 2Ist in .the W. I. rooms. The following were elected for the ensuing yea, : Pres- ident -Mrs. D. Wardlaw. 1st Vice - Mrs. B. F. Carr; 2nd Vice -Mrs. Mc- Master; Sec. Treas.-Mrs. G. Kraut. et'. Publicity Sec. -Miss Gertrude J. Purvis. District Rep,-Mre. W.. Love. Directors-Mrs/J. Bremner ; Mrs. W. &owner• Mrs. Addy. Dist, Delegates -Mrs. 'Hayden ; Niro. Carr. On behalf of the Ethel Methodist Church, Rev. H. White wishes to apologize to the members of the Or- ange Lodge because seats were not reserved at the special service last Sunday. The ushers tried to keep five rows in front, but such a large congregation gathered that tt seerntd to be impossible to keep the seats clear. As it was over one hundred were turned away, unable to get in- side the church at all and the alory had to he opened up. The Roe's Or- chestra did splendidly and added to the effectiveness of the service. Mr. Addy sang "The Holy City' in a clear voice. Representatives from Atwood, Brussels, Listowel, Milverton and Gowanstown were present. On Sun- day next Mr. White will preach a farewell sermon at 7 o'clock, and he excects to leave Ethel on the atter noon train on Monday. He takes this opportunity of thanking those who have in any way helped to maks his services a success. He will always speak kindly of the Ethel circuit. where he has made many friends. GREY -R J. Hoover is in 1Critgetontsthis week. Mr. White will preach his farewell sermon on Sunday. Levi and Mw. Parr were recent visitors with friends in Toronto. Slim' Wilma Lowe spent the 24th with Ernie and Mrs, Cardiff at Ab. 00011 Mrs. Wm, Hollinger, 8th Con., was a visitor with 0,, E. and Mrs. Stone at Cannington, over the holiday, Grey Toweship W1t11 well represent- ed at the Liberal. Convention for North Huron held at Wingham on Tuesday. Mrs (Rev.) J. ,R. Eerie. Toronto, and Sirs. Bessian,Stratforci, attended the ftmeral of the late Will Hoover last week. ()trey Council are asking for tenders for the construction of the Hanna Drain Extension Tenders will be re- ceived up to and including May 30111, See advt, on nnother page. Fred and Mvs. Cardiff And Gen. anti Mrs, McFarlane and Mrs, Will Cardiff motored to London during the past week and were calling on old friends. A good number attended the foot- ball match in Ethel on Friday night 'to eee Brneeele win 1-0 ; and WSJ us - aids on Tuesday night to see the game with Monkton. Lanett FUNERA,L -The fitneral of the late Will J. Hoover Wee held from the home of his patents, on the Oth Com, on Thursday afternoon of last week, and the sevithe 'was conducted by Rev. C. 17'. Clarke, of the Menthe's Methodist chueth. Inning the eery - ice a quartette sang, "They are going down the Valley". Atter the serene) the members of St. 7ohnti Lodge, A. F, and A. M., held a shore eerviee on the lawn mid Rev, ,/, P. McLeod had charge. At the cemetery, eervire was again conducted by Rev. Mr, Clarke and the Mationle order, The pallbearers were old friends and neighbers of the deeenvell th-M. Lowe, Afettzthe E' Grey. -R, Foreneon, El. Hoover hod 3, Ore' ar. The futtee- I "Plain Peo ple "FW. M,S. of •Continulng A FLAY IN FOUR ACTS Will be pethented by the Young Peo- ple oftFordwich in • OPERA HOUSE' 13RTISSEILS Friday, May 29 Under Auspices of L. O. L. 774 - Brussels Cchnmencing at 8 o'clock Caste of Characters Ezra 2314)111loy,“StareKettper. awns pelisse Almira Bromley, enoneewite" Pearl Bennett Martin Jneper tiromley ”Dollege Clarence Brynne Lizn Liz Hankins, "Misobief” Emily Bennett Judge Marley. ''Obrintlen" Campbell Gibson Melissa Watkins, ',Bitterly Lady" Etnma Gough; Jones Jerrtnik, "Fazkner" Herb Wnlkom Belindy Jarroolc,''Seninstrese" • Edith ThompeOn Hiram Curtis Peak, esenev" Earl Patterson April Blussouw"Heleer" Eliza Gibson Synopsis Aot Room in Ezra Bromley's store ; Morning. Act -II -The same ; same dny ; Inter. Aot the Jarrnott's some tr. eke Inter. AO IV -At the Bromley's, later lo the even. ing martin Jasper Broinley conies home from college and find. in his father's store the girl he loved. Be propoees hit m ediets. ly, and gets married very soon, Which arouses tho jealoneY of the Judge, who comma untold trouble and misery, which is afterwards cleared up when lost lumens are produced which revernes the tables and the Judge reosives the rebuke himself. Orchestra Music Between Acts, also Solos, Recitations, Etc Adults 35c. Children 20c This Play has Received full Houses wherever they have gone al was a large one showing the re- spect the young man and the family held in the community.. The floral tributes were beantiful, corning from Gleichen alaeonic Lodge. Albetta ;• Queen's University Lodge, Kingston ; tat. John's Maeonic Lodge, of Brussels ; and from Science Class le, Queen's ; from his pals, in !Montreal, Hamilton, Niagara ; Brusselites in Toronto ; also from friends in Teton. to, Guelph, Mount Forest, Blyth, burnerous Mende in Brussels ; kind neighbors and the Quarterly °facial Board of Brussele hlethodist Church. The Roe's Orchesra will hold a Garden Party on Thursday evenitur at 7 o'clock in the church grounda. Gaines, fun and a merry time. • If you can't laugh, don't come. The annual Sunday School pi Inns will be held in the Ethel Peek on Saturday afternoon, weather permitt- ing, in connection skith the Union Methodist Church. Gann on Twastas -We desire to express our einem est gratitude to those, who by word and deed. FO sympathetically helped us during one unexpected and sad b. Veavement. It is these expressions of kindness that gives us*st.rength- to go onward into the battle of lire t il1 the victory's won. ARE MRS HOOVER AN D FAMILY., CRANBROOK Rev, Mr. Shannon occupied the pulpit in the Methodist church last 'Sunday evening at Brussels. 'This section was represented at the Liberal meeting at Winghant cn Tuesday. Good speeches were de- livered. Cranbrook was represented at Eth- el on Friday night and at Brussels on Tuseday night to see the football games. W. 3, and Mrs. Hunter, of Oshawa, were holiday visitors with the form- er's mother, Mrs. John Hunter, in the village. The Post...regrets the error that was made in lets, week's issue. in regard to Jacob Long. It is Mrs. Long, that has been ill and her many friends hope for a speedy recovery. W. J. M'CRACKEN IS RECOMMENDED --- Brussels Business Man Proposed as New District Deputy Grand Master of I. 0. 0. F. • William 3. McCracken was recom- mended to the Grand Lodge as next District Deputy Grand Master for District No. 9, I. 0. 0. at a meet- ing a district representatives hola in Wingham last .7.hursday afternoon. It is expected that the Grand Lodge will make the appointment in June. Walter VanWyck, Wingharn, was ap- pointed Senior Warden .for the com- ing term. Mr. MoCracken has been an activs vrorkor in Western Star Lodge, Brus- sels and his friends, are proud that the District has thus honored him with this position. Rettorts were received shoving that the lodges in this district are in st. good healthy condition. A feature of the meeting was the nothing of a vote of thanks to the retiring District De- puty Grand Master, Bro, Fry. The District decided to form is soft ball league, with the exceptioo of Wroxeter. The schedule may be read in another column. . Messre. M. Black, S. Wilton and W. 3. McCracken represented West- ern Star Lodge, Brussels, at the meet- ing. TRES section mieeed the rain stortn on Friday evening, Just a few drops f 11 IN a few weeke change from Spring In 8118110PP and nobody will notice the difference, Presbyterian Church Elected Officers at Meeting in Luck. now Last Week -115 Delegete* Present at Mee,ting On Tuesday, May 19th, the Mait- land Presbyterial Woman's Miseion. wry Society held its llth and last an- nual meeting prior to entering Un- ited Church, in the Presbyterian church, Lucknow, Mrs. Harkness presiding over he meeting. During the afternoon session it large number of delegates withdrew to the Anglican church which was fill. ed to capacity. After devotional exercises Mrs. (Rev.) Perrie, as convener, complet- ed the organization df a Provisional Presbylerial of Maitland to woik in connection with the Womdn's Mis- sionary Society of the continuing Presbyterian church: President, Mrs. (Rev.) D. Perrie, Wingham; la Vice -Pres, Mrs. Coombe Kincardine; 2nd Vice -Pres., Mrs. Alex Strachan, Brussels; 3rd Vice Pres., ,Mrs. Arke1,1 Teeswater; 4th Vice Pres., Mrs. M. McKenzie, Lochalsh; Cor. Sec., Mrs. Carr Wing - ham; Rec. Sec., Miss Mather, Kincar- dine Treasurer, Miss N. Nicholson, South Kinloss R. 6, Lucknow On;.; Mission Band Sec., Mrs. Linidater, Teeswater; Home Helpers Secs Mrs. Simpson, Molesworth; Supply See, Mrs. Geo. Douglas, Lucknow; Maga- zine Sec., Mrs. Porterfield, Wingham; Press Sec., Mrs. R. McWhinney, Dun- gannon; Strangers Sec., Mrs. Harry McGee, Wingham; Lib. and Lit. Sec., Mrs. Elliott, Wingham. 107 dele- gates answered the roll call repres- enting twelve Auxiliaries and 8 dele- gates answered from 3 minority aux- iliaries. An invitation was extended by the Brussels auxiliary to hold the annual meeting there in 1926. Rev. Mr. Hardy, Clerk of Provis- ional Presbytery of the continuing Presbyterian Church, brought greet- ings from same. Devotional exercis- es concluded a most enthusiastic meeting. Annual Meeting of Maitland Presbyrerial Good Reports Received at llth An. nual Meeting at Lucknow—Neu: Officers Are Elected for Year. 11111•Fmr, The llth annual meeting of Malt - land Presbyterial was held in Luck - now May lath, 1925. The morning session opened a 10 o'clock with Mrs. Harkness, Presiding. Reports pre- sented indicated a prosperous year Corresponding Secretary reported 29 Auxiliaries holding 325 meetings; there were 22 Life Memberships pur- chased and 4 "In Memoriam" sub- scriptions; 265 Home Helpers; Offer- ing $420.99.; Clothing value $432.25; "Messengers" 744; Thankoffering $2812.04; total . amount for 1924 $6179.29. Mission Band Secretary reported 642 members and 30 Life Members; value of clothing sent $166.32; Thankoffering $212.28; to- tal raised by Mission Band $115142. Y. W. A. Secretary reported 5 Auxi- liaries offering $151.10. Treasurer's report was very encouraging, $1600.- 99 being raised for all purposes. The morning session adjourned at 12 o'clock for luncheon. The ladies of the church very hospitably enter- tained the delegates during the. day. The address of welcome was given by Mrs. W. L. McKenzie and replied to by Mrs. Anderson. In the afternoon the address by the President, Mrs. Harkness, was from John 15 "Ye have not chosen Me. but I have chosen you". God has a pro- gram; our direction is God's word, preparation and prayer; some, go, some give, and some pray. We need to recognize that God is with us, that assures to us strength and victory.. Mrs. Murdie gave a very inspiring report of the Provincial meetings in London. There are 62106 members of the W. M. S. in Ontario. She re- ported an increase in every line on Presbyterial reports. Rev. Campbell, of Pine River, broue•ht the greetings of the Prosb.y- tory. These were very kindly receiv- ed. Owing to ill -health, Mrs. Walker, of Toronto, was unable to be present, but Mrs. Johnston, President of Tor- onto Presbyterial, ably took her place ; and gave a very instructive and in- teresting talk on the Washington e Conference, where so many national- ities were gathered in one large meet- ing with 3,408 delegates present. The theme of the Conference was "Christ for the World, and the World e for Christ," Christ is the only solu- tion for our troubles. There is no c limitation to the work a woman may do. The duty of the whole church is to broadcast the. good news to all nations. The East is watetung tie, we should do our work with a Christian b spirit. Go forth and tell. The following are the officers for t the year: President-- Mrs. (Rev.) McKenzie, e Belmore; Vice Presidents: 1st Mrs. (Rev.) Mc- c Lucknow•, 2nd, Mrs. W. Little, Teeswater; 3rd, Mrs. J. E. Smith, Betimes; t 4th, Mrs. (Rev.) Gollan, Lucknow; 56, Mrs. (Rev.) Tait, Bluevale; t Rec,-See, Mrs. Mitchell, Wingham; t Cow Sec., Mrs. Durin Phillips, Sts s Helens; Mithion Band Sec., Mrs. R. s Ireland, Teeswater; Messenger Sec., Mrs. (Rev,) Chandler, Walton; Soc- g nil Service Sec„ Mrs. Gowans, ing I ham; Supply Sec, Mrs. A. Maguire, Brussels; Y. W. A. Sec., Mrs. (Rev.) Cummings, St. Helene; Lib, and Lit. Sec., IVIrs. Colvin, Teeawater; Bowie Helpers Sec, NTS. Anderoon, Bel - grave; Treasurer, Mrs, Murdie, Lucks now; Press Sec., Mrs. (Rev,) Arrn- etroeg, Wroxeter;, Gen. -Interest P,os., Mrs. Barbour, Whitechurch; Delegate to summer school, lilies Hemingway Brussels'. At the evening meeting Miss Me - Vicar, of India, gave a 'met interest- ing and helpful addrees on her work, More. Local News Where Were the Flags?: — The town flag along with others, failed to By on Victoria Day, Dog Killed by Truck: — When a truck passed through the Main street on Tuesday evening it hit the `police' dog of Joe Schwadron—and that was the end of the dog. Card of Thanks. — Mrs. Selland Cudmore and W. H. Styles extend their sincere appreciation for the sympathy and kindness shown during. their recent bereavement. Soft Ball Thursday.—Don't forget the soft ball match between the Wingham 1. 0. O. F, team and Brus- sels on Victoria Park on Thursday evening of this. week. Come and see the game. Wins in Competition:—Dr. S. Ver- non Ross, London, and youngest son of D. C. and Mrs. Ross, of Brussels, won first in the driving. competition at the London Highland Golf Club on Monday. Going to Essex:—This week Geo. R. Weller left for Essex whore he has purchased a hardware business and will take possession as soon as stock- taking is made. Mr. Weller has been a resident of town for the past Atte years, and served two years on the Council Board; is Past President of the Business Men's Association, and President of the Bowling Club. Re has passed through the chairs of the Western Star Lodge, I. O. 0. F., and is also an enthusiastic member of the Blue and Chapter lodges of the A. Is. & A.M. Mrs. Weller, has been Presi- dent of the Women's Institute and a Sunday School teacher in the Metho- dist Sunday School. Mrs. Weller, and Bobby and Mrs. Weller Sr., ex- pect to move shortly to their new home. Citizens will all wish them success in Essex. Brussels Won at Ethel:— Brussels Foot Ball team won at Ethel last Fri- day evening by ascore of 1-0. The game was a good, clean exhibition, and fast plays were made on ban sides. Referee Geo. Tanner, Milver- ton, kept the players moving and play clean. Brussels scored ,in the ;first half. The teams were: Ethel—goal, E. Denny; backs Hansald and Hall; half backs, Holmes, .Ashton, McKee; Centre, Stevenson; right wing, D. Dunbar, Dobson; left wing, L. Dun- bar and Gill. Brussels—goal, W. Mitchell; backs, Mitchell and Jack- son; half backs, Hendeson, McDonald and Bowman; Centre, W. Kerr; right wing, Jones and Morley; left wing, Cameron and M. Kerr. A Quiet Wedding:—On Saturday evening at 6 &clock, Rev. J. P. Mc- Leod, tied the matrimonial knot bc- twen Valjeria M., daughter of Mrs. Ida Willis and Mr. Herbert H. Sulli- van, of the Standard Bank, Brussels, at the Melville Church Manse. The young couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Sanderson, of Wing - ham. After the wedding supper at the home of the bride's mother, the young couple spent a short honey- moon at Stratford and Kitchener. The bride wore a blue georgette dress and her going -away suit was blue with hat to makch. Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan will live in Brussels. Hearty congratulations are extended to the young couple. Mrs. Stiles Passes Away.—After a serious illness for the past three weeks, Annie Wilton, relict of the late Joseph Stiles, passed away in London on Wednesday of last 'week, at the age of 72 years. The body, was brought to Brussels and the fun- eral was held from the home of her son, Wm' Stiles, John Street, 021 Fri- day afternth afternoon. Services at e house and grave were conducted by Rev. Mr. Lewin, of St. John's Church. In- terment was made in Brussels Cente- tery. Deceased was born in Brussels and spent practically all her life in this neighborhood. Her husband predeceased her 3 years ago. She leaves a family of two sons, William, n town; Samuel in the West; and one daughter, Mrs. S. Cudmoret of Hen - all. Deceased is also survived by 3 brothers, Samuel and William Wilton of town and Jake of Guelph. The pallbearers were :—Jas. Fox, Jro, Hewitt, W. Gillespie, W. J. McCrack- n, N. F. Gerry and N. Chapman. The bereaved have the sympathy of the ommunity in their loss. Monkton Wont—In a closely con- ested game on Victoria Plit.ic, Dro- ols, on Tuesday evening, the Monk' 00 Foot Ball team won from our oys by it score of 1 to O. It was Et ood match, well contested, and both earns were on their toes all the time. Referee Clark, of Stratford, had an asy time of it as only minor offenses gainst the rules and regulations were ommitted. There was no score in the first half, hilt in the last period both goalies had several hard ones 0 handle. Within 5 minutes of time 00 a fast run up the 'field, llerryfield he outside right Wing man for Monk - on, scored the only goal. The Brus- els boys warmed up anckttook ntallY hot at the Monkton goal, but were unsuceessful in getting it pest the oalminder. The line-up wars as fol - owe: Monkton--Goal, Valiance; backs, Hamilton and Smith; laalf- backe, W. Smitilth, J. Smith and Jf. Huston; right wing, Horn and Merry - field; centre, Shine; left wing, W. and E. Holman, Brussels — Goal, T. Mitchell; becks, Jackson end Mitchell; half backs, Bowman, McDonald ard Henderson; right wing, Cameron and Jones; centre, W. Kerr; left wing, M. Kereand Armstrong, 1 1 Personal Paragraphs • Milton Oliver spent the boliday at the parental home. Govdon Hall, Clinton, teas a visitor in town on Ft•iday lest, D. A. Lowry, Toronto, spent the 24th with his brothers in town. Mies Madge Doottldsoo, Lietovvel, is vieiting Mise Margaret Rubinson. Thomas AI nistrong, Toroino, is a holiday visitor at the parental home. Mrs, Willie and son, Wilfred Willis, were visitors in Ford with on Sunday. Mies Hul °Wilson, Tot onto, is 'visit- 'ing her sister, Mts. Earl Cunningham. Miss Mahoney, B. A.. Toronto was it, week end guest with Mrs. H. L,' Jack- son. J. M. Govenlock, Seafortb, was call. hag on old friends in town on naide.y last. The Misses Hunter' of thV e ariety store, alloyed thli e dliday with Blyth friends. James Lowry and wife, of Barrie, ',pent the 24th with his mother, Mrs. lea Lowry. Miss Edith Johnston, Stratford, was the guest of Mies Elva Oliver for the holiday. Mrs, (Dr) Scott, of Bobeitygeon. is visiting with her parents, James and Sirs. Bowman, Dr. R, S. Hamilton is attending the Ontario Dental Convention 111 Toron- to this week. R. E. and Mrs. Coates, of Seaforth, spent last Friday calling on fottuer friends in town. D. A. Andrews, of the Dept. of Ag- riculture, at Clinton, was in town last Wed ti esd Misses Ethel and Kate Govier, Tor- onto, spent the 24th with Jno. and Mre. Cunningham, Mrs. George Jackson spent a few days with her friend, Mrs. Thos. S. Marsliall, near Walton. Et H. asid Mrs. Matthews, of For- est, spent the 241h with the letter's mother, Mrs. Ida Lowry. Lloyd Jackson, of the Bell Tel- ephone Co„ Montreal, spent the bol- iday at the parental borne. Nre. Zimmer and Miss Mabel Zim- mer. of 'nolo:Ito spent the holiday with A. U. and tits. Dames.' • Mrs. Geo. A. Roberton, Clinton, was a visitor last week with her. sister- in-law, Mrs. Jae. Ballantyne. W. A. Grewar spent the 24t5 in Woodstock with his son, Archer, who ie attendine college there, W. and Mrs. Hunter, Oshawa, were visitors with J. B. and Mrs. Bal- lantyne. The ladies are sisters. Herb. and Mts. Cuntiltigham and family, of Palmerston, spent the week end at the parental homes. Russel and Mrs. Ziminer and Mast- er Paul, of Toronto spent the 24th holiday with A. 0. and airs. Dames. Mr's. (Dr.) Field, of Owen Sound, was a visitor for a few days last week with her another, Mrs. E. Bx•yans. Miss Marjorie Ross, who has finish- ed her course at the University of Toronto, arrived here last Thursday evening. RIM Dunbar, Miss Elizabeth Speir. Mrs, R. Ferguson and Jack Speir spent the week -end with Mrs. Stone at Clan- nington. Will and Mrs. Henderson and blast- er tiouglas, of Sruitheille, were holi- day visitors with Robt. and Mre. Hen- derson, Mrs. A. McGuire, Co. President of the W. 0. T. U., attended a meeting of the Co. Executive at Goderich last Thursday. Wilfred and Mrs. Willis and baby, Mrs, Ida Willis and .Miss Maymie Thompeon were visitors at Teeswater last Thuisday. Mrs. A. Strachan was a visitor in Toronto this week to meet her daughter, Mrs. J. 0. Scott, andason, from Oalgaiy. Alex, and his mother, Mre. G. Sparl- ing motored to Clinton ;Thursday af- ternoon. She is extending her visit with relatives. Glen and Mts. Armstrong and Glen Jr., of Toronto, were holiday visitors with the former's parents, Wm. and Mrs. Armstrong, Clark and airs. Anderson and childred. of Kitchener, spent the hol- iday with the former's mother, Mrs. James Williatuson. Mrs. a. 0. Scott and little son, Jim, of Calgary, are expected to -day, for a visit with Mrs. Scott's parents, Alex, and Nth, Strachan. Alex. Smith, John street, wad a visitor at Mimico, last week, as Mrs. Smith has been assisting in nursing her sister, Mrs. Fear, of that town. W. J. and Mrs. Procter and Miss Lulu, Turstherry street, North, and Mrs. Butcher, of Wingham, spent the week end with friends at Burgeseville. Adolphus and Mrs. Hennessy and children, of Lotidon, were holiday vis- itors with hie. and Mts. Meadows, Mee. Heunessy was formerly Thurso, Id eadosvs. Harry and Mee. TO01S, of Fruitland, Ont., called on Mrs. W. H. Kerr on . Sunday. Mrs. Toms'was formerly , Mies 1Vitiriel Redttiond, and an ems ployee ab Tan POST for a time. Sohn and Mrs, Short, Toronto, were holiday viaitoth with the latteise parente'James and Mrs, Armstrong. They had born at Gorrie attending the funeral of the formertt father. L nnd Mrs. Stark avid son, Wesley, and Eli Smith went to Dungannon feom here to trieit their aunt, Mrs, Killough, who is tiosv in het 82n4 year. Mn. Itillough was a former reeldent at Grey Towoship,