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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1925-7-22, Page 1VOL. 54 NO, 2.00 per annum in advance BR.USSEL$, ONTARIO: WEDN.JSDelY, YULY 22, 1g25 y. L, ERRR, Proprietor HEairWLL)NESDAY nIud JULY 29, 1925 S. S. No. 5, Morris Calls You Back ' - Come ! To be' held on the School Grounds of the Section The Program will consist of : Speeches by Old Boys and Girls Solos by Old Boys Highland Dancing - Readings by Mrs. Van Wyck, Wingham Selections by Hawaiian Sextette Selections on Piccolo Jackson and Perdue Orchestra will furnish Music Sports Lunch Soft Ball—Belgrave Girls vs. Girls of the Section Base Ball—Shig•1e Men vs, Married Men of the Section. Races of all kinds Ladies please bring Everybody Welcome There will be a Booth on the Qrounds A song and a smile, a laugh and a tear, A glancing back through all the years ;' The worst forgotten, laid away, - The best to gi set yon on that day, , R. Procter, Mrs. Alex. Oloakey, Chairman of Committees, Sec'y Program Committee. , Mtstrtet s SEAFORTH - George E. Henderson, prominent retired merchant and hotelkeeper, died at his ]some here Monday after a long illness caused by a stroke about three years ago. He was 78 years of age and was born in McKillop Town- ship, and when a young men taught school near Wingham. Then he bought a harness and saddlery busi- ness in Seaforth, which he conducted for a ngmber of years, selling out to purchase the Grip Hotel at the C. N. R. depot, and removing from it to the new Commercial » He was widely known to the travelling public' throughout Western Ontario. and took a great interest in harness horse racing, being an excellent starter. He leaves a widow and two daughters Mrs. (Di.) H. J. Hodgins of Toronto, and Mrs. L, T. DeLacey,'of Seaforth, BELGRAVE The United Church held a meeting on Tuesday evening, July 7th, and re- organized their Sunday School with Jas. Michie as Superintendent and Oatl Procter assistant; Earl Ander- son, Bible Class teacher, with the fol- lowing as teachers—G. Gallagher, 13, McClenagban, Mrs. 0. W. Scott, Mrs. John.Boultice Sr., Miss Louisa Mc - Chiropractic for Hay Fever Is the cause of Hay Fever in the perfumes of various plants or is it in the different individuals themselves ? I believe it is the latter because if this were not the case everyone who came in con- tact with these odors would suffer from Hay Fev- er. Your Chiropractor can make it possible for you to avoid this disagreeable Inco -ordination. CONSULTATION FREE L. 4. WHITFIELD, D. O. Office over Johnston's Jewellery Store tuWEa:m: Listowel, noun{ ListOnt. Phone 9 1 ° to 6 p. 1 11 Ethel Old Boys' Re -Union Thursday, August 6 Under auspices Ethel Women's institute Seaforth 31 -Piece Kiltie BandAttendatom Street Dance Boxing Calithulnpians Midway and Booths on Grounds-- Refreshment Booths 10 a. in.—Tennis Tournament 1 p. m —Cali the plao Parade Prizes given for best Dec- orated Oare. 2p. m --Girls' Soft Ball aloocrietf ve. ,Ethel 3 p m.-6len'e Base H,tli Menkton ve, Ethel 4-p. m. ---Races, Quoits, (latch. ing Greany Pig, Climbing -Geeasy Pole, Boxing in B,ll•l'Cle.. Prtzoe for all Sports 5 p, m --Men's Stift, Ball Game Atwood Va. Ethel 7p, m. -Boxing in Ring Street Dance "`,o,o , p',,,, Excellent Orchestra Grand .Concert in Presbyterian Shed At 8 80 p, m', onnsisting of KILTIE BAND. SUNSET CONOERT COMPANY, of London MINSTREL SHOW Admissionnis—To munch Zoe, ; Children Free. To Concert 605 and 25e "GOD SAVE THE :KING" 1 New Advertlsemegt, sPor Elsie—bird fit roam wanted—American Botal liar ;gala Robert And emu Ontario orrth Diatrlotan 011e v, tern IAA Village of brnese1 steew .bate—Merepiitne Hales uo, Piga for cute—Rob[. J Mel.ennan Housekeepers' Suppite.-1i, B. Smith Chtropreetla lar hay fever—G. O. a hlplield Old Boys' ae•Union—Ethel. Worn, lee ltnto Modern in every way—Central nueineee Collage Eenzie,N. Higgins and H. Wilkineon, There was an attendance of 77 last Sunday. Come and join us, BLUEVALE. • Hamlet is in full awing now. It, H. Mckinnon has purchased a new Ford sedan from McIntyre ee 'Oudmore, Ford dealers at Brussels. A few farmers have commenced cut- ting Fail wheat, which is a real good crop, Oats and other grain are all looking well. Hay was a little light, about 70 per cent of normal, GODERICIir Suspected of being the man who at- tempted to hold up Neil McDonald's general store at Kintail on Friday, ,,. Charles Erb,of avretaok was arrest• 1 ed on the St. Marys Highway 'Sunday afternoon by Provincial Detective Faulkner and was lodged in Perth County jail here. The arrest was due to the alertness and keen sight of De- tective Faulkner, who had 'been trail- ing his man through Tara,Mildmay, Baden, eta. A man supposed to be the one involved in the Kintail affair had stolen a car at Mildmay, but ab- andoned ie and stole another machine at Baden. Mr. Faulkner was driving along a side road about three and a half miles from St. Paul that after. noon when he noted that the number on a car passing him was that. of the allegedly stolen Machine. Ile turned and gave chase and as soon as. her did so the driver of the other car "stepped on the gas." The chase kept up for about 15 miles until the driver of the first car attempted to make the turn on to the Huron highway, He was going too fast, however, and had to slow down. As he did so Mr. Faulk- ner's car struck his and thtew the first car into the ditch. Faulkner im- mediately jumped from his machine and "covered" the fugitive driver, who was later found, according to the pol- ice, to have a loaded revolver in his pocket. Erb was brought to Strat- ford, but, Mr. Faulkner states, refus- ed to make ;ar.y statement except to admit that the car he was driving was stolen. WALTON A few attended the street dance at Seaforth last Thursday evening. The Commission Hydro Cu y rn r o [ should get the weeds cut in their plot of laud, Many were at Winthrop on Satur- day night to •see the semi-final foot. ball match •of the" Junior series be- tween Kitchener and Winthrop.. The game ended in a tie, 1-1. E. E. and Mrs. Dennis, of Tees - water, and the former's parents, H. and Mrs. Dennis, had an enjoyable motor trip last week, taking in Kit- chener, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, and Buffalo. The home of Mrs. Jane Gowland, of Fergus, was the scene of an unusual ceremony, when her .youngest eon, Robert Cecil, recently of Brooks, Alta., was baptised with his three children, by Rev. Mr, Douglas. At 8.30 p. m., the guests assembled. Afc- er the ceremony, a dainty lunch was served on old English china, which is about 200 years old. The evening was spent in music and recitations. An important part of the program was the presentation to Mr. Gowland, of hie father's (late John Gowland) watch, by his mother, this being hie birthday. The brothers and sinters, who lived within reach, were present; also the children's grandfather, W. S. Forbes, Waken, b of \ Roti, Out. i and his darIghter, Mrs. Thos, h1 Williamson, Gee Township, p Mrs. Kate and. Mise alae Oakes, Fergus, and Mise Marg- aret Dikes, Toronto. GREY Plan to take in the reunion at S. S. No. 3, on Thursday afternoon of this week. Miss Myrtle Kennedy, Cleveland, Ohio, is visiting with Mise Berva Oireiff. Mrs. I1 bt, Dane, Gerrie, was a visitor fur a day or so last week. with Mrs. Stanley Wbeeler,'8th line. Misses Evelyn and Olive Turner, 2nd Oun•, have returned from their trip down the St. -Laurence River. Reeve McOutcbeon' attended the funeral of the late George Hanley,, Reeve of Stanley Twp,, on Friday af. ternoon, Mrs Robt, '1' Strachan, aid Con.,` accompanied by Mies Ruth tnd Mast- er Tom ere holidaying ab Kincardine for a we'Ek. Miss Elva Hemingway, 12th Con., has gone to St. Thomas to attend the Summer • School as a delegate from Maitland Presbyterial, ANNouNdlihtggp —Thos. and Mrs. Lucas, Grey' Township,. announce the engagement of their daughter, Pran- ces Elizabeth, to George Hughes Campbell, on of Ivy and Mr's. Camp- bell, Grey Township, the marriage tn. take place early intAnguet, • Last' Call,—Don't forget the big reunion' to be held at S. S. No. 3, at the school grounds on Thursday of this week. A real old time picnic will be held in the afternoon, which -will include speeches, solos, quartettes etc, by a number of the old Boys. - d.' Garden Party will be held in the even- 1, ing and a football match will be play- ed between Jamestown and the Grey "Rovers." A good orchestra will sup- f'1•",t•e,.i,-b•r, .,t.+4.•p" 4.4.4.4.4 .1141 ----- Sporting News of Interest Brussels United Church REV, A, W, BARKER, B. 0, MINISTER Sunday, July 26th 11**, ni,—Pulpit Worship, Subject "Life's Supreme Appear' 6 p. m,—Sabbath School Session and Bible Classes, • 7 p. m.—Pulpit Theme : "Life's Supreme Messengers" Wednesday evening, 8 o'clock Prayer and Praise Service. ++++4.44++++++•i'•F+'F'F++++44.1. ply music for dancing and the Mount Forest Kiltie Band will also be pres- ent. WROXETER W, S. hicKercber is taking hie vacation and is on IL fishing trip. John Rae, Eady, was a recent visi- tor`with his father and brother here. Fred Davey and family motored to Hamilton on Monday. Rev. Dr. Brown preached in 'Bel. "grave on Sunday. Mrs. A. McDougal is visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. Sanderson i n Harrieton. Mrs. A. McLean, Waterloo, is spending a few days with old friends in the village. Miss, Dorothy Stuart, Toronto, is visiting at the home of her uncle, D. D. Sanderson. Thos. Hoperoft and family have ,returned from a visit with relatives at Weston. - - Miss Lillian Reis, Waterloo, was a visitor last week at the home of Mrs. T. G. Hemphill. Mrs. Austin Morrison • and two children, Prince Albert, Sask., are guests at the home of Mrs. John 'Mor- rison. Mrs. Selby Dobbs and little son re- turned to Beaton set n nn Sundayf after a short visit with het parents, D. D. and Mrs. Sanclerean. •' Peter Smith, Dundee, Mrs. 0. Smith and Mrs. R. Rae, %adiesen, Sask., renewed aegiiaintandes in the village on Sunday. ETHEL Master Willie Cole is on the sick list at present. Hiss Kathleen Bremner spent last week with Miss Ethel McMaster here. There was a good rrowd_at the Pres- byterian._ Garden Pirrty on Friday night last and everyone reported a good ine Augi . Bth is the doe set for Ethel Old Boye and Girls Re.Uuion. A. full days program is being arranged. See advt. to this issue. .Percy and Mrs. Cufrie and two children spent the week end with friends in Guelph. Remember the social at F. Sleight- holm's on Thursday, July 30. Fur- ther announcement later. . Go to church nn Sunday. The church with a welnotne for all, the United } cinch Service t re at 7P in. Gond Magill and a messn¢P furnn, P , Mrs. Jas. McMaster and daughter, Ethel and son, Victor, returned to their home at Barrie this week after a short visit at the home of Dr. Me - Master. Mrs. Thos. Stevenson, who had the misfortune to injure her shoulder a couple of weeks ago, is improving nicely and called in our village ,on Saturday last. Bill McKay, 12th Con., is still liv- ing a retired life while he nurses his broken arm. The Next time he plays football he will no doubt pick up another fellow to run up against. Jack Slemmon is spending a month at his home here. Jack has been tak- ing an active part in the Y, M. C. A. camp at Stratford and at present is nursing a broken finger,`the result of soft ball in the Classic City. Rev. Shannon spent last week at Huron Beach, assisting in the Boys' tamp there. Mr. Shannon is just as young as any.. of them and after tak- ing his regular services on Sunday, he prepared to go back and finish out the camp session. Will Spence seems to be having More than his own share of bad luck the past two weeks. While just re- covering front one accident, he is one of the central figures in another and more serious one. About a week ago, accompanied by Clarence McGinn, he was on his way to Brussels when in some way the coupe headed for the ditch and after narrowly escaping a telephone post, it became anchored in the vicinity of the fence, becoming so `badly damaged that furtherpro- gress was out of the question. Clar- ence got the worst of it as far as in- juries went, as he received a broken arm and 2..broltcn ribs while Will was able to emerge with a number of bruises which have since then been Kitchener and •Vinrhroy ,Tuniors played a rte gam of foot ball at Win. throp last Saturday evening, The re- turn game will be played at Kitchen- er on Saturday evening. Monday evening Kinburn won from Stratford in a hard game vy a score" of 1-0. Stratford won the first game by 4-0, but there is talk of a protest by Kinburn. quite painful. The car was taken to the Ethel sgarage to receive attention and repairs. CRANBROOK Card of Thanks,—Mrs. Wm, Bath - well and family wish to thank the many neighbors and friends during the sickness and death of husband and father, the late Wm. Rothwell. The kind words and deeds are appreciated by the family. , MORRIS W, H. Ferguson, of Toronto, is holidaying on the 6th line. Master Gordon and Gladys Martin, of Georgetown, are visiting their grandmotber, Mre. Wm. Michie. S. S. RE -UNION NEST WEDNES- DAY —Ou Wednesday, July 29,,b, School Section No, 5, Morrie, is hold- ing a re -union at the school grounds. Two orchestras will supply abund- ance of music and there will be' speeches and songs from the old boys and gide. All kinds ofsports will be held, See advt, in this issue, ' MONCRIEFF Watch out for •'Park Night" at Moncrieff, Alex. McNab spent the week -end with hie mother. A number frotn here intend going Weet on the first excursion. Miss Velma Robinson is visiting with her grandparents' at Atwood. Mrs. Richard Pratt is at present visiting relati.gee in Flint, Michigan. Mrs. Will Parish spent last week with her mother, Mrs. Nichol at Brus- sels Don't fail to hear the Brunswick Trio at Moncrieff, July 31st. They give a big program. George arid a'Irs, Struthers, of Van- couver, with their family, are visit- ing with relatives here, Mrs. Lifson, of West Montrose, visited with her daughter, Mrs. Leander Gole, last week, The Moi,crieff Football team played two neighborly games with Monl;ton tieing them 11 in Mnnkton and win- ning from them 10. in Moncrieff. Well done, The 18th and 17th played a friendly game of soft ball in the park last Tuesday night. Teams consisted of 6 [nen and 3 ladies. The 16th won by a score of 13.16. The same teams in- tend playing another game this week. There will other softball games as well. Soft Ball Game.—Don't forget about the soft ball game to be played at Moncrieff Friday evening, July 24th, by the Young Women's Auxi- liary—The Silver Side vs. The Gold Side. Everybody welcome. Candy will be sold after the game. Come one, come all, and boost the young ladies of Moncrieff. POSTOFFICE BIGGEST BUSINESS IN CANADA Despatch Says That Postal Depart- ment Has Widest Span in Territory. The postoffiee department is the biggest single business in Canada. According to a despatch, the postal. department has the widest span in territory, er toYr. and the most intricate de- tails to handle. The estimated number of letters, post cards, parcels, circulars, etc,, carried in Canada's mails last year was 1,200,000,000, and the expendi- ture of the postoffice department ag- gregated $28,305,936.57, while the net revenue of the department was $29,100,491.92, showing a profit of 5794,555.36. With the exception of 1915 and 1922, when there were de- ficits, the department has had a sub- stanttal surplus since 1902. This speaks well for the efficient manage- ment of the department and the abil- ity of the civil servants who constit- ute its personnel. There are about 12,300 postuR]ces in the country, stretching from the farthest northern points to the United States border and from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. In each poet - office there is a postmaster, hut not all of these are permanent paid of- ficials of the department, many r1,li- ning a postoffice in conjunction with another business and being paid on a percentage or contract basis. Tennis.— The Bluewater Tennis Club, of Goderich visited Brussels last Wednesday and a very enjoyable series of games were played. Fol- lowing are the results of the after- noon's play which Brussels won by a single event. Singles: -J. Fox, Brussels, beat Doak, Goderich; Buch- anan, Brussels, beat Carey, Goderich; Procter, Goderich, beat H. Fox, Brus- sels; Procter, Goderich, beat Buch- anan, Brussels' Ross, Brussels, beat Hume, Goderich. Doubles --J. Fox and Buchanan beat Doak and Carey; Doak and Hume beat Ross and Sin- clair. The Brussels players will pate a return visit to Goderich to -day. 'Took First -Class Honors.— From the Fergus News -Record, we find that Miss Margaret Stewart, daughter of FIC -N I CI Under the .auspices of Morris District L, 0, L. will be held at Fairservice's Grove $ Mile East of Blyth Friday Afternoon, July 24th Good program of Sports, Songs,. Speeehee and Highland Dancing Ladies please being Baskets Those without baskets 25 elate Others Free. • Will and Mrs. Stewart, former resi- dents of Brussels, was succeaafui in taking first class honors in her Junipr piano examination. The young lady is a neice of Mrs. N. F. Gerry, Brus- sels- R. M. and Mrs. Williams and child- ren, of St. Thomas, were visiting at the home of their mother, Mrs. Wat- son, Thomas Street. Mrs. Watson, Thomas Street, re- cently returned from a visit at Chat- ham, St. Thomas, Dresden and Lon- don, with relatives and, friends. MANY DELEGATES AT HUROM RALLY Mission Banda Hoar Student From China Over 200 delegates were in attend. ance at St. Andrews' Church, Blyth, for the second annual Mission Band rally of Huron Presbyterial, held re- cently. Representatives were pres- ent from Auburn, Blake, Brucefield, Clinton, Egmondville, Goderich, Hill's Green, Kippers, Kirkton, Leeburn, Born's Church and from neighboring Mission Bands. Mrs. R. A, Lundy, of Kippen, Mi, - 51011 Band secretary, ivas in charge and members of the Egmondville Mission Band led the devotions. The roll call of the bands was replied to by a verse of Scripture or by a 'hymn. A conference on different phases of mission band work followed. Afterluncheou a recreation period was enjoyed, and the afternoon meeting convened at 2 o'clock. The main speaker was a student from China, who spoke on the topic, "China for Christ," touching on the present unrest and the political in. terests of the country and their bear- ing on i t he mission work of the Christian church. He declared that the present agitation was neither anti -foreign nor anti-Christian, but was the result of bad concessions made to foreign powers. A great many Chinese cities, he said, Were controlled by foreigners. and foreign residents in China wete amenable, not to Chinese laws, but to those of their own country, The substance of the claims of the tribes was "China for the Chinese." The music and missionary stories contributed by the bands were excel- lent, Janet Poplestone, of Blyth, and Annie Jarrett, of Hill's Green, received life membership certificates and a number of others received jun- ior memberships, The presbyterial president, Mrs. Hogg, of Clinton, addressed the bands, and others who spoke briefly were, Mrs, Hatriilton, Goderich ; Mrs. -Telford, Blyth ; Mrs, Monteith, Kip- pen, and Mrs, McKenzie, Egmondville. Huron County Children's Aid Society The regular monthly meeting of the Society YJ e will not be held forJuly and August, although h the superinten- dent up to the reports there is no let P work, The investigation of com- plaints received always takes much time and patience. Four children Were made wards during the . past month. These have all been placed in Foster homes. Four others who were previously placed in Foster homes, have been legally adopted. When adoption takes place, they no longer appear on the records as wards and are taken off the visiting list. It is the Superintendent's duty to visit and report on every ward placed in the County and-this. being done. There are 8 children in the Shalt. or; 4 girls and 4 boys. There must be many good homes in the County where they have no children and many good people whose hearts ought to respond to the need of the home- less child. The following contributions were received and are gratefully acknow- ledged: Reg. W, Sharman 55.00; Mrs, H. R. Mooney 515.00' Jr, Red Cross Winthrop $2.00; Joie Link later 51.00; J. W. Taylor $10.00; Jim. Elliott, London, 51.00; Saults Coal Co., load of chestnut coal; Robt, Har- ris, Belgrave, 6 gals, maple syrup; Geo. MaeVicar, 4 pairs of shoes; Kel- log Co., cereals; Mrs. C. Stewart and Mrs. G. Bowra clothing; Vict. St. Church, 5 loaves bread; cake and sandwiches; St. George's Church; North St. Meth. Church; Knox Church; Alineck Chapter; Mrs. '17turiow. Change Made.—The Municipal Act which formerly made it necessary for a .municipal candidate to resign 05 school trustee ton clear days before the nomination meeting hasbeen am- ended to allow the candidate to quali- fy if he resigned three clear days be- fore the nomination, PALMERSTON ¢t1KERS HERE TO -NIGHT AT 7.110 Tonight (Wednesday) at 7.80 the Palmerston hikers, who are advertis- ing their Old Boys Re -union, will be In town, They are coming from Wingham. The citizens, are asked to turn out and give them a royal wel- come, CHURCH CHIMES Melville Presbyterian Church Mies Hamel, at Hanover, ' presided at the orae in Melville church last Sabbath, Rev. J. A. McMahon, of Duntroon, occupied the pulpit, of Melville Ohuroh laid, Sabbath, preaching in the morn- ing from the text Ezekiel 1 ;8, "They • have the bands of a man ander their wings," Every man must live a lifepf individual relationship with God but at the same time he roust tette part in the life of his fellow men, The Christ. Ian should be a man of the sky and al- so a man of the street reinforcing hie life from the Spirit of God. In the evening°tbetext was John 10': 10, "I am come that they aright have life and that they might have it more abundantly." When Christ comes in- to the life he enriches it and awakens faculties that are dormant, making it a life of the richest vitality and a life of eternal duration, The United Church Rev, °Mr. Barker rendered a fine colo at the morning service entitled, "The Prayer Perfect". In the United Ohureh the minister" took for his morning theme "The Plant of Renown"—"I will raise up for them a plant of Renown.' The speaker referred to the symbolism of the Bible as one of its most interest- ing and conspicuous features, He showed that all the wealth of biblical imagery either ,directly or indirectly points to and'fiuds its highest realiza- tion in "The Christ." We are speak- ing of Jesus not as "The Rose," The Lily," 'The Star," "The Sun,' "The Servant," but the "Plant of Renown," a teaching, deep, devout, divine. The speaker dwelt on Christ as (1) -The Problematic Plant, "Flower in the crannied wall• I pluck you out of the crannies I hold you here In my •hand little • flower. But if I could understand what you are, Root and all and all in al . I should know what God and Man is." Tennyson. (2)—The Aromatic Plant, giving out a fragrance that has sweetened the world. (3)—The Medicinal Plant, thus healing the world's open sores—bring- ing a life that is safe, sure and sound. (4)—The Unwithering Plant, Pla t untouch- ed b the frosts rets time, 0 of t m the blights yof g all winters, the changes of all seasons and the sweep and swing of the cen- turies. (6)—The Universal Plant—Ja- pari has her Cherry blossom ; New Zealand, the Fuchsia ; Australia, the Wattle ; France and Flanders, the Poppy ; the British Isles, the Rose, the Sharnmrnck and the Thistle ; Can- ada, the Maple Leaf ; The World, The Plant of Renown. This Plaut eau flourish in tropical heat or Greenland cold ; this Plant shall yet cast Reheat- ing shadow over every land and drop its "severeigu token" in every receptive heart. (8) This plant of renown is both vitalizing and prolific, also Peerless .and Priceless. The evening subject was "A Town Tragedy", and was based on Mark 6, 1-6, Mr, Barker brought out certain lessons from the story, such as, the Tragedy of undis- covered Potencies. Jesus was pos- eeseed of the Reverent Instinct, Teaching Instinct, Healing Instinct, Homing Instinet. The Tragedy of a Superfical Admiration. The speaker noted the difference between admir- ation and adoration, The Tragedy of a groundless Indignation also the y M Tra ed of false i eaSnrements g There was alsorhelinBed of lust Tragedy Opportunity. Other Church Notes The Goderich Summer School is in progress this week. Rev. A. Macfarlane, former Pres- byterian minister of Bayfield, was -in- ducted in to the charge of the Clinton Continuing Presbyterian church last week. The death took place on Monday of last week of Mrs. Rumball, wife of the Rev. Dr. Mark Rumba'', of Mor- den, Man. Mrs, Rumba's death was most unexpected, following an opera- tion. She is survived by her husband and a grown family. Rev. Dr. Rum - ball is a brother of Mrs. J. A. Ford, Mrs. W. Pickard and Miss Georgina Rumball, of Clinton, and is himself a native of Goderich township. Buys Fruit and Poultry Farm.— C. V. Blatchford, former editor of this paper, has purchased a fruit and poultry farm one-half mile from the town of Simcoe, and has already tak- en possession. Since selling The Ban- ner to the present owner, Mr. Blatch- ford was unable to secure another newspaper that measured up to his re- quirements. He then turned his thoughts to the chicken business and after a careful search, has purchased ''24 acres with fine residence and suit- able outbuildings, near Simcoo, clos- ing the deal last Friday. There is some fruit on the property and Mr. Blatchford left on Tuesday to harvest his cherry crop, as there are seventy- fiye trees of the Richmond and Mont- morency variety. Stuart Elliott ac- companied hint, and was hiredto work for hint during the summer and fall. Mr. and Mrs. Blatchford's friends will regret their departure from Listowel, but will wish them every success in their new venture,- . • Listowel Bannon.