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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1925-7-8, Page 1i Hot Meals Ice Cream Summer Drinks WM wish to extend a hear - Ly Invitation earl wel- come to those who may share in the Oelebretio0 held in Bruseele on Saturday, July llth, An efficient stuff will be et your service. Do not forget the 1el'.e. Conte and enjoy the day and add U1. the pleasure of the same by a ) visit to the VARIETY STORE Pliant; 82 M. C. HUNTER New Advertisements Lost -Phone 528 Por sale-W.R Popo Por Bole -Jack White Hot Meals Ai Ia'es Hunter Re-Rnien- 4. 8. No 8, Grey Kodak Platnres-5'. R. smith Mesio nerved -United Church Berm for eete-J.'A. RI arshall One day only -a W Verga. an Dance in Brussels Opera House Come -Brussels Belted (.harsh Roney for solo—$, A. McNaneht Take Adjustments -L,0 Whicaeld Seasonable Hardware -S. LI', Davison Do you know -Central 8m,luess Oollego Darden Party-8aox Church,. Oraubroolr c istrict ajebas BELGRAVE United Church Belgrave W. M. S, held theirJuly meeting on the 2nd. inetin the basement of the church. Aire. Michie, President, was in the chair. After singing hymn- 374, Mrs. Oloakey read Scripture' lesson, Psalm 83, Mre, John Coultas read the Mess- enger Prayer. A very interesting paper was givenfraw our Study Book The city of the morning Light" on the Boxer uprising by Miss Mary Wightman. Response to Roll Call was a verse on Service. After sing- ing hyrun 553, Mre, (Rev.) Soobie clos- ed with Prayer. JAMESTOWN The annual picnic held by S. S Na. 10, Morris, on Tuesday, June 30th, proved a great success. A jolly crowd assembled 5n observe the gauze of soft ball by girls, after various races took placefolhnwed by a game of soft ball between married [nen and young bachelors, the latter winning by a small 'nigh'. A. tasty lunch was served, after which a very excit- ing game of foot ball between 5 rIPM and Jamestown took place. Amid cheers of good luck both te01118 were bound to win. All the visiting team ' ++4-44+4 ++++++++++++++++++4 1 ■d Church els E ss Hite REV. A. W. BARKER. 8. D. MINISTER Sunday, July 12th 11 a. w.-Stihjeat : "God's Windows" 3 p. In. -Sabbath ilbhool Session and Bible °lasses, 7 p. ea. -Pulpit Theme : "The Regal Gift" Wednesday evening: Prayer and Pt aiee Service, ++i ++++'Nit++d.+4,4el lee++++N't ++ 2,00 ler annum in advance CLINTON PRACTITIONER HEADS MEDICAL ALUMNI John W. Shaw, M. D., of Clinton, the new President of the Medical Alumni A asociati on University t of Toornto. The Dr. spent his boyhood days in Brussels, when his father, the late John Shaw, was principal of the local school, needed was speed. When Lime was railed the Score was 8 1 in favor of the home team. SVheu lunch was served to the visitors everyone went hone to enjnv the mueio of the farm yard until chores WP1'P done, ATWOOD The funeral of the late Thomas E. Hammond was held on friday, June 26, from the United Church, and, was very largely attended, many being unable to gain admittance to the edi- fice. Rev. H. W. Jackson, pastor of the Baptist church in Listowel and Atwood, hal charge and -was assisted by Rev. F. M. Gilmour, pastor of the Presbyterian church, Atwood; Rev. C. C. ICaine, new pastor of the United Church, and Rev. Byron Snell of Londesboro. The pallbearers were four sons, W. A., George, Stanley and Harold Hammond and two sons-in- law, Albert Thompson and Joseph Holman. Many were present at the funeral from Monkton, Listowel, and the surrounding district, also Wm. A. Hammond, Chatham • Harold and Mrs. Hammond, Stratford; Wm. and Mrs. Hammond and family, Fergus. Rev. H. W. Jackson quoted the fol- lowing two verses from a poem Mr. Hammond had handed to him before leaving home for the General Hospi- tal, Stratford, for the operation which proved fatal. If Thou art with me always Lord, Why should I fear distress? Whate'er transpire that may require, Thy grace. Thy grace sufficient is. If Thou art with me always Lord, Thou lcnowest my every pain, Should the end be fatality, Departure would be gain. Mr, Hammond will be greatly missed, both in community and religious cir- cles throughout the township. An ac- count of his valued services appeared in last week's issue. Card of Thanks. -Mrs. Hammbnd and family wish to thank their many friends and neighbors for their kind- ness and sympathy during their re- cent bereavement, and also for the beautiful floral tributes. It grieved our hearts to say adieu, To him we so much loved, But faith can take a higher view, To brighter things above. SEAFORTH Ohailee Rtown, a respected farmer of Hallett Township, who was married one week ago, committed suicide Mon- day by taking a dose of poison. After delivering it hunch of cattle at the loc- al stook yards, he,visited a di ug store and procured strychnine, chaining he wonted to poison CI'aWe, and then wont Mtn B,,x',, restaurant and order • ed ire cream and a glass of water. He apparently emptied the poison into. the water, ae he drank the water. leavl»gthe ice crentii, and then went nut. Some time later he was found dead in a seder] oar 111 Daly's more houdll. No reason is known for the rash act. Mise Annie Downey, of St. Col, nmban, suffered a broken leg in an nutornnbile accident 151)0115 two miles west of town nn Satnrdny night, The car, which was driven by J Carlin, of Detroit, was preceeding along the tnud and overtook a buggy, which was not nnt.ir.rrl until the oar wee n1nee upon it. On turning out Lo avoid hitting the buggy the oar struck some fresh gravel and getting Day Only July l l�hFor One To Clear All Ladies' Tan Gored Slippers ers With Medium and Low Heel, must be sold at a very Low Prige, Regular $5.00 for $3.15 R. W. FERGUSON Brussels BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, UL,Y $ i925 W. H. KERR, Proprietor The Ladies of the United Ghur-ch Will serve meals in the Lec- ture Room of the Church Saturday, July 11th Dinner 50c Supper 35c out of control, cvaelred into ti- tel- egraph pole. The ear was atmos[ completely wrecked; •but except for Mies Downey, the occupants, five in. all, escaped with only minor injuries, chiefly bruises and scratches. The whole party was taken to the Sea. forth Hospital for treatment and tat - Miss Downey and her friends were taken ,to their.lhornes in St, Columban. BLUEVALE The W. M. 8. met at the hoots of Mrs. P, S. McEwen, Turnberry. A most intereeting report of the Presby- terian congress held recently in Tor- onto, was given by Airs. Coowbee, who gave a very vivid outline in a most capable wanner. About 40 lad- ies were present. A tasty lunch Was served at the close of the meeting. CRANBROOK Quite a representative from Cran- brook took in the circus at Kitchener op Friday. Mrs. Harold Chapman and children of Kitchener, are visiting her mother, Mrs. Fred Raddatz. Mrs. R. K. McDonald, Miss Alice Forest, accompanied by the Misses Dixon, motored to London on Mon. day. Miss Lena and Stuart Noble visit- ed relatives in Clinton last Sunday. They motored with Bob and Mrs. Campbell L. and Mrs. Hartley, Buffalo, N. Y. and 0. and Mrs. Anderson anti Bert and Mrs. Gibson, Niagara Fails, N. Y. were week -end visitors at 1 he tatter's home, Henry anti Mre. Wesenburg, 14th 00r. ' The U. F. 0. Garden Party held at the home of James Perrie last Wed- nesday evening, was a successful one. There was a good crowd present and the Eigar Ladies' Quartette, of Lond on, gavea first class program. Ex- cellent music was rendered by the Gol'rie Orcheetra. Be,, Mr. Shan non was the Chairman of the evening Knox Church will hold a garden party on the school grounds oe Fri- day evening of this week. Exelleni music will he prnvided by the Gerrie Orobestt a and John A. Kelly, vent- riloquist and entertainer. will have a novel program all hie own. Supper will be served from 6 o'clock and a booth will be on the grounds, Don't forget to conte. WROXETER IMrs. G. Muir has been seriously i11 during the'past week. A and Mrs. Wearying were recent visitors in Kincardine, Geo. Leckie and family were visit- ors at Luoan, Sunday, Mrs, I. Duret and family visited ov- er the holiday with relatives at Listo- wel. Leslie McLaughlin, Oshawa, spent several days recently with his parents here. Albert Paulin and Family, Pontiac Mich., are renewing acquaintances here. The work of applying calcium chlor- ide on the main street was completed, Tuesday, J, Howse and family, of Monk, have moved to rooms in the Grand Central Block, Robert Mcftercher, of the Sun Life lime Op, Montreal is spending a two, weeks vacation at his home here. Alex. Wright end Percy Copeland each had two cows killed during 118g electrical storm early Saturday mnrrf- ing. Rev. A. A, and Airs, Holmes, Olin- inn, who are enjoying n few weeks vacation, called on friends in the vil- lage Tuesday $ Alex. and Al re, Stewart and Wm, Stewart,-Wiudsm', 1118 spending a few days with their mother, Mrs. D. Stew- art, Turnberry. Rev, Dr. A. I. Brown is assisting Rev. R. B. Stevenson, of Stratford, in preaching aid soliciting fonds for the Lord's Day Alliance work in Bruce Counties, A very impressive service was held fn the Anglican Church, Tuesday af• ternonn when the Right Rev, Bishop Williams, of London, oonfitmed n class of four, boys and four girls. Rev. R. S Jones, 'rector assisted the Bishop The sermon by the Bishop, taken from Acts 1 ; 8 was a clear-cut, prneticai one and applicable to all wire were present as well as the class. A large circle of Mende from the Salem Church congregation met at the Parennage as a sat prise to Rev, Dr.' and Mrs, A. h Brown. After eongratulating theft: former pastor for his splendid Christian character and euecessfulniinietry among them, a feelingly worded address wits read by D. L Weir and a 'beautiful gold watch chain was presented to the Dr. and to Mrs. Brown, a handsome Regal -ware bowl and flower holder with a bouquet of mess. The evening was pleasantly spent in in convers- ation and nlueic,.artet' which Mrs. P. Sharpie, Mre. H. Meritley, Alt's, J. Hemmill and Mrs. W. A Mince acted as hostesses fled served a dainty leneb, Dr. and Mre.. Brown he a few well chosen words thanked •their Hear The 5 -piece Arcadian Orchestra of Stratford IN THE Opera House BRUSSELS Saturday, July 11th Afternoon and Evening This Orchestra has a reputation of playing wonderful Music for Dancing. Everybody Invited guests for the beautiful gifts and the kind relati unship that had existed be- tween pastel' end people and assured the Salem people of a warm welcome to their home at all time». ETHEL Daniel Cooper, 10th Con„ Grey, keeps quite ponrly. Mies Irene Kreuter is attending Summer School at Hamilto 1, Ont. Alia, A. Tindall, of Listowel, spent Sunday with tit Kreuter families. Clifford Dunbar returned home tram Detroit to spend a few days here, Lorne Hayden is still under the Dr's, care but, hope he will be better some. Mrs. (Dr.) Ferguson,' Toronto, form• el ly of Ethel, renewed acquaintances here, Aliss Ethel McMaster is spending her vacation at the hone of Dr. and Mrs. McMaster here. Misses Lillian and Margaret Fergu ROM Goderich, are visiting their aunt. Mr's Genr'ge Dunbar. Hear the Arcadian Orchestra in Opera House, Brussels, afternoon and evening, Saturday, July llth. Mrs. Quest Dobson was caned to Southampton it few days ago to see her mother who is ill at present. The Presbyterian Church congreg- ation will hold a garden party on the church grounds on Friday, July 17th E A. Anuis and fatuity, Flint, Mich., spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Murtha Spence, They motored over. Mre. W. H, Love and. Mrs. Alex. Speiran and Miss Edythe have been recent visitors with the former's son in Ham iItoit. Miss E. Nattras, Weston, teacher in Port Credit Continuation School, has been a visitor with her cousin, F. Sleightholm, during the past couple of weeks. Noble and Mrs, Schnook and Mr. and Airs. Abram and Master Vern, of Flint, Mich , spent a week with their sisters, Mts. M. Kreuter, 10th Onn., Grey, and Mrs. J. D. McEwan, Winghatn. They motored over. Now that Soccer activities are over as far as Ethel is concerned, the young people are turning their at- tention to soft hall and much inter- erest is being shown in this popular sport. The boys have a team in readiness and are ready to May a friendly game with any team in the continuo) t3. On Friday evening a pleasant time was spent at the home of Wm. and Mrs. Stevetteml, when a a reception was held in honor of Stanley and Mre. Speitnn (nee Miss Mat gat et. Steven- son), About two hunch's(' Mends assembled and the young couple re- ('clued Many vainable gifts. '1'Ite en- joyment of the social was somewhat spoiled by the heavy rain which fell dutiug the evening, hut in spite of the feet everyone enjeved the (luting. Enjoyable Time. -A very pleasant time was enjoyed by the many who attended the outdoor social at F. Sleighthohn's. Soft ball was entered into with enthusiasm and later group guinea and Community Singing led by Mr. Bisbee. The serving of lunch brought to a close a very jolly even- ing. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Sleightholm for the use of their premises, Mr. Sieighthohn replying by saying they would be wel- come any time again. The regular joint meeting of the Ethel United Cbureh toles' Aid and Woolen's hllesinnary Society was held on Thursday afternon at the borne of Mrs Acnes •with a large at- tendance. Mrs, King was in charge of ther s' i La lie Aid business meeting. and Mrs` McKee )resided over a ver intereeting missionary program with n discussion peeled nn the value of mite boxes in the Sneiety. It was de. sided that the W. M S. adopt the use of mite bnxee among its nhemihere for the missionary income, The next meeting will be held at the home of A'1,o. King, The follnwingpnpilo obtained Low- er Srhnol Normal Entrance standing, in the ettbjeeae, Art, Hietm'y, Rot- env, Gengrgrenhy. Beryl 0111, Olnyee Michel, Norman Davidson, Hive blektnire. The follnwitrg pnnils tried them Niger Sehnni Entrance Ex= aminatJnrt': Doeothv Fear, Rnxy Rowland, Goldwyn, Thompson, Har- • Garden Party A'Gardeu Pat ty under the aue- pices of Knox. Church Cranbrook Will be held on the School Grounds friday ev'g, July 10th Program will include John A. Kelly Ventriloquist & Entertainer -AND— Gorrie Orchestra Supper Served from 8 o'clock Booth on the Grounds Admission 35 and 15 cmm. old Voddeti. The following is the re. suit of the Promotions. The classes are given as they shall be after Sept. ember 1st. Names in order of merit : Sr. IV -Wesley McNeil, Evelyn Hay- den, Lorne Vodden, Blanche Row. land, Doris Gill, Jack Sanders. Jr, IV -Jean Souders, Muriel Alichel. Sr. III -Albert Kramer, Calvin Kreuter, JuNiOR Room -Jr. IiI-Gordon Sleightbohn, Jirn McNeil, Tom Sand- ers, Kenneth Kreuter, Veleta Hamil- ton, Tom Sanders, Della McInnie, Florence Hayden. Sr II-Ot ma Gill, Stuart Mel:leis, Clair Michel, Lee Allan Wardlaw, Jr. II -Edith Kreuter, Stewart Henry, Lorne Des- jardine; Nelson Sleiglholm. Sr, I - Alex. McNeil, Charlie Plaskett. Jr, I --Kathleen Bell, Bryan Ames, Ex- cellent ; Marjorie Brown, gond ; Gordon Plaskett, Fair, Primer - Ada Wardlaw, Harold Plaskett, Bertha Earl, Helen Oole, Fred Cole, Excellent 1 Roes Cunningham, Lloyd Oole. Ilnhv Gilkineon, Stuart Brown, Gond ; Allison Sleightholm, Willie Cole, air,. W ILFRED 0. HISSER, Principal, ELLA M. ERASER, Assistant, GREY Miss Marion Lowe, of the 8th Con, has secured the school, No. 1, for the coining school term. Hear the Arcadian Orchestra in Opera House, Brussels, afternoon and evening, Saturday, July llth. Ab. and Mrs. Bishop are away on an extended trip through the States, visiting many ft lends, nn 1bP way. John Lake, 4th Con., Grey, had the misfortune to have two cows killed by lightning by last Friday night's storm. Wesley and Aire. Stevenson end family took in the circus at Kitchen• er last Saturday end also visited friends near Paris. George and Mrs, Wright and daughter wee» recent visitors with Geo. and Mre. McFettslane, They came frnm Michigan. John and Mrs. Lake and son,,Bert, motored to Huntsville, Ont., last week and spent the week with their eldest son, Charles Lake, and family. Walter W. Garter and wife and Mies Margery, Toronto, and Mrs. (Dr.) Ferguson, formerly nf Ethel, rnntored up and spent the week end with Thos. Turnbull and wife, 811 Onn. George Johnston Sr., announces the marriage of his daughter, Elsie Jane to Francis James Shaw, of Mor- ris Twp., on Wednesday, July 8th, at the Parsonage, Ethel, Ontario. Donald Robinson and sister, Miss Maggie Robinson, of Camlachie, and former residents of the 9th Con., are visiting at the home of Jno. Oliver, 16th Con. Their old friends are glad to see them. A welcome visitor in the person of William Leech, Towner, North Dake was here to visit hie Aunt, Mrs Wei, 1r ewer, 7111 line, who ie not enj 'ging the best of health He alin visited his %dtele, Peter McDougal and family in Bihseels, W)llittrn Leacih is a elev. er ming man. SCHOOL REI'ORT.-The following is the result nf the Pinnhatjmt Exams. held in U S. S No. 4, Grey and Wal- lace, Honours 75, Paas 60, Sr. IV- AJurrny Brown 76; John Lamont 75; Jessie Edgar 61. Jr. IV -t enlgo Murray 80; Ton Ownrning 76 ; Dor. nthy Mitchell 75 ; Agnes Elliott 75; Stella Or Rens 68 ; Pearl Felker 68 Glenn Martin 66 ; Campbell MagnHln 63 Archie Gumming. Jr. III -Davie Stewart 70 ; George Lemont 63 Sr, III -Beverly Mitchell 76 , Arthni Lamont 68 Jr. II -Ralph Wilt, Sr. I -Jean Stewnt5, Jean Songster, Archie Dnuglas. Jr. I -Lincoln Smith, Frank Williams. VIOLA MCLEOD, Teacher, The following is the report of the. June Promotion examinations of S. S. No. 8, Grey, So. III to Jr. IV - Rae Houston 65%; Viol%t Jacklin 64; Fred Mitchell, recommended, Jr. III to Sr. III Isabella McTaggart 63%; Sr. II to Jr. III -Elwood McTaggaft 74%; Ruth Brown 68; Willie 141c - Taggart 67; Ross McTaggart 62; *Stuart Evans 63, Jr. II to Sr. 1I, Eddie Blodgett 51%; Lawrence Jack- lirr, recommended. Pruner to Jr, l: Allan McTaggart.. (*) denotes ab- sence for examinations. A. 14Iitcltell, Teacher. Celebrated 99th Birthday David Ross, who has been a res- pected citizen of Brussels s s fox over 59 years, celebrated his 99tH birth- day at his home on Elizabeth Street, on Sunday last. His family were present and many friends called dur- ing the day to express good wishes to our veteran citizen. The Post, along with the citizens of. Brussels, wish him the best of health during the coming year. Announcement. - The engage- ment is announced of Ida Belle, daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. Lorenzo Frain, and Percival Tyer- man, son of Mrs. Tyerman and the late Mr. Hue Tyerman, the mar- riage to take place quietly, July 8th. MORRIS All roads lead to Brussels on Sats urday for the 12th. Win. McCall, 9th Con., has had a new tin roof put on his barn. This section had a fine rain on Friday night and Saturday morning. Miss Stella Turvey, of London, is visiting with Roy Turvey, 2nd con. Don't forget the reunion of School 29th, Section No, 5, on Wednesday, July Cecil Pollard, of Kincardine, is a guest at the home of E tweed Pollard, 5th Line. Mrs. Bagshaw, Hamilton, is visit- ing at the home of Albert and Mrs. Crooks, 5511 line, Henry Arntelnrng, of Windsor•, was a visitor with his parents, W. H. and Mrs Arrnetinng, 51h Line. Hear the Arcadian Orchestra in Opera House, Brussels, afternoon and evening, Saturday, July 11th. WALTON, The parsonage interior is being re• decorated, Fred Miller is making many chang- es at the Hotel. The U. F. D. store has had a gas- olene pump erected. Walton will be well represented at Brussels on the 12th. Principal D. E. Pruder is holiday- ing at his home in Wiarton. We are glad to see Duncan Johns- ton able to be around again. Rev. Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Brown are now settled at the Parsonage. Miss Elva Little has been re-engag- ed for Leadbury school for next term. The C. P. R. station has been over- hauled and a new coat of paint add- ed. village, thanks to the road prepara- tion,The roads are now dustless in the Hear the Arcadian Orchestra in Opera House, Brussels, afternoon and evening, Saturday, July 11th. Harold Stone, Toronto, -is the ngw teller at the Bank of Comnhercc in the place of Frang Cudmore. Geo. E. Ferguson, Toronto, and a former Walton boy, was a delegate to a convention of Stock men at Win- nipeg last week. The annual garden Party of Duff's Church was somewhat spoiled last Friday evening by the rain storm. but despite the rain, proceeds totalled over 5400. The program was [.riven in the Church and the selection by the Seaforth Kiltie Band was much enjoyed. The other talent for the evening were Percy David Comed- ian; Miss Jessie Butt, Soloist, and Miss Jessie McGregor, pianist. They gave a very pleasing prokram. Old friends wi11 n gtet to learn of the death of "Barmy" O'Oounell at Dublin nn Sunday winning early, The deceased etas in the days gone by quite a stump enea1er at political meetings. Mfr, O'Oonnel was it roan of greet intellect and in the early pioneer days of Perth and Huron taught school at Bornholm in S. S. No, 5, and in McKillop 'Township, The late Mr. O'Connell wan in his Met year. Funeral was held on Tues- day morning and intet'went was made in St. Columbine cemetery, To Be Abolished. -War tax collec- tion on money orders issued in Can- ada for sums not exceeding ' $5 is abolished, Nothing but the ordinary commission will be collected on or- ders for $5 and under at money or- der offices throughout the Dominion, This is the first of the many taxes imposed by the Federal Government to meet war expenditures to be abol- ished and it is believed that other similar levies MEW also soon be dis- continued. The war tax will still be retained on sums over $5. IIPersonal Paragraphs Miss Kate Ahnent is a visitor rn London this week, Misa Tessie Switzer, London, teach- er, is visiting in town, Mrs, Benson Wheeler and children are visiting in London, Miss Howlett is visiting with rela- tives in Flint, Miohigen. Mre, Laurie, of Buffalo, is the guest of her brother, Janos Thuell. Cardiff Beet, of Detroit, was a week end visitor at Lite parental borne. Clifford Bart, of Owen Sound, 10 visiting with itis brother, James Hart. Miss Ann Douglas, of Detroit, hue been vlai1ingIn and arnund 131kneels- Jas, and Mrs. Pipe, Godcrieh, were visitors with Miss Pipe, Queen street. Jack Lynn, of Walkerville, was a visitor last week with Philip and Mrs. AMmen[. Sillaala-, and Mrs. Botharn, of `Toronto, ave visiting with Geo, end .:are. Mc - n, Miss Maty Stewart, of Clinton, is visiting at the home of Mrs, Geo. Sperling, D. A. and Mrs. Lowry, of Toronto, are visiting with the former's brother in town. Mise Edna McCall is visiting at Mill - hank with her friend, Miss Lulu Mc - Leyland. Ward Buchanan, of Dettoit,spent the 411 of July week end' at his home in town, Frank Oliver, of Detroit, was a holiday visitor with his parents, Jno.' and Mrs. Oliver. Harry and Mrs. Brown and eon, of Mimieo, spent Sunday with A. 0. and Mrs. Dames. Geo. and Mrs, Spotton, of Wing- ham, were calling on Bt ussele friends on Monday. Miss Elsie Sperling, 11.N,, of Cleve- land, Ohio, is enjoying her vacation at her home here. Jos, and Mrs. Querin and Mre. Jno. Otte' bean were visitors with Mildmay friends on Saturday, Mrs. George Rogers and Miss' Nina Rogers, of Mount Forest, are visiting with Mrs. A. C. Dames. Rout. and Mre. Ross arid Miss Gladys, of Kincardine, were visitors with David Rom on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Goodall, of Port Huron, were pisitors during the past week with Mrs, Geo. Jackson, R. J. and Mrs. McLauchlan, were visitors in Petrolia last week taking irr the 01d Boys Reunion there, Frank Oliver, of Frankfort, N. Y., was a visitor in 1 gwn last week with his mother and other relatives. Bert. and Mrs. Walker, of New Hamburg, were visitors with D. and Mrs. Walker, over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Garten and family, of Port Huron, are visitors with the for- mer's brother, Ed Garten, of town: Miss Lulu McLelland, of Millbank, - who has been the guest of Miss Edna' McCall returned to her home on Tues. day. Alex and Mrs. Lamont and children of St. Marys, are visiting at the home of the former's brother, Allan Lam- ont. ,,, Dr. Harold G. Armstrong who is leaving to take a post graduate course in the Old Country, has been making a visit with his parents in town. Dr. Vernon Rose, London, was a week end visitor with his parents, D. 0. and Mrs. $,oes, and helped celebrate his grandfather's 99th Birthday. Wm, Leach, of Towner, N. D., was a visitor in and around town with the Brewer families. The visitor has not been here since his boyhood days. Mts. J. Lynu and sons, Jack and Dewrut, of Walkerville,'are spending a couple of weeks at the home 05 the fermer's parents, Philip and Mre. Ament. Geo. and Edwards and Mester Brian and Mrs. Churchill and Aliss Not ene. all of London, were visitors this week with Geo, and Mrs. Ed- wards. seDr. George and Mrs, Ross, of Wing - ham, were visitors in town at the for- mer's home and to attend the 99th birthday of the former's grandfather, David Ross. On Saturday evening W, and Mrs. Wilbee with their company from Michigan motored to Stratford and spent Sunday at the home of their daughter. Mts. Ft ed, Mee, N. L. Butcher, of the Bank of Com - coerce, Dundalk, and also his mother, Mr;. Butcher, of Wingham, were visi- tors with the latter's sister, Mrs. W. 3. Procter, Turnberry St., North. Leslie and Mrs, Burns and family of Detroit, are visiting with Jno. and Mrs. Long. Miss Winnie Long who has been visiting at various points in Michigan returned with them. Barry Querin, of Toronto, spent the week end here. He was accomp- anied by hie neiee, Miss Lyla Querin, of Gorrie, who has been spending some time in Toronto, Harry return. ed to the city on Sunday. Win, and Mre, Pease, and eon, Eu- gene, of Valley Centre, Mich„ and Miss Valda and Lealand Richards, of Lansing, Mich„ motored to Bruseele and vieitedduring the past week with the former's slater, Mrs. Walter Wil - bee, of Turnberry St, North. Mrs. Ida Willis accompanied by her sister, Mrs, T. H. Gibson wet° visitors at Rochester, N, ''i'., what• tended the graduation exercisesheretoeyf the. farmer's daughter, Miss Edith Willis, tit the Lee Iloepital there, on Juno 251h, Mise Willis will not be at home for slime time yet, James Annett, of Pott Huron, who was a resident of this locality 38 years ego, is visiting at the home of Mrs, Wtn, McCracken, Mr. Annett con- ducted it stove where the Bank of Nova Scuttle now stands, He expects to remain and take in the Old Boya reunion at S. 8, No. 3, Grey,