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The Brussels Post, 1925-8-19, Page 1• - w. VOL,, $4 NO, i y2.00 per annum in advance BRUSSELS, ONTA 70, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST xg, 1952 , L. KERR, .Proprietor McLachlan Business College Stratford, Ont. Re-opensk for the Fall Term on Tuesday, Sept, 1st, with the same staff of experienced instructors.Bus- iness men knowing that our graduates are more cora, petent than the graduates of other Commercial Schools call upon us for more trained help than we can supply, Commercial life offers greater oppor- tunities than does any other calling. Get our free catalogue for -full' particulars regarding our courses, D. A. McLachlan, Principal. Now Advertisements 8traved-Don Me"hinon For aide -Phone 88x ring e School $upolia,-Jam ru Frog Canadian National Exhibition Eye apeolnliet-Protesoor Satz Property dor sola -David aood VoterayLtet-Townshipp of Grey Ho for sale -Wm, Arinstrong BJlagoolea !or ease-Rtoherd Elliott Field Day-Monad(tf Park Cam, At your Service -Arch. McDonald Refp wonted -P -K Mille, Lletowoi Tandem wanted -19,g. Agl, Society Re•opone-MoEnohlan Business College ! Chiropractic for children -L. O. Whitfield Armand Complexion Powder -F. R. Smith Reduced to olear-Owen Sound' Carpet Co. pist:Chci get17s LiSTOWEL Fire, which started at 1 o'clock Saturday morning destroyed the gar- age owned by Robert McMillan, caus- ing loss of $10,000. The garage is situated in the heart of the town, and burned fiercely. It was a two-story brick building and was formerly a livery stable owned by Robert Works. The Bank of Commerce building ail- joing was not damaged, nor was any other property. WINGHAM Wallace Gourney, son of ex -Mayor W. H. Gourney, met with a painful accident on Saturday afternoon while he was working with some wire. The wire apparently broke and one end penetrated one of his oyes. Medical aid was at once summoned and the doctor in attendance is hopeful of sav ing the eye. Some time on Friday night thieves broke the plate glass window in the front of the Mills story here and all tho goods, within reach were pulled out through the hole. The conclusion of the police here is that the robbery was.the work of a juvenile. This is the third robbery of this store in the last few years, the thieves involved on the two previous occasions, in both instances Indians, served jail terms as a result. MONCRIEFF Miss Margaret Robinson, Brussels, spent the past week end with. Mrs. Isaac Rathwell. Mrs. James Mann and Mrs. Robt. McTaggart have returned home after an enjoyable two months visit with friends in the West. Mrs. John Patterson and Miss Ada of Noepawal Man.,' have returned to their home rn the West afterspend. ing end- ing two months visiting friends in and around the vicinitf. Mrs. Pat- terson . will be better known by her maiden name, Martha Whitfield. Field Day.- Moncrieff Memorial Park Committee are arranging for a monster Field Day to be held on Thursday,. Sept 3, and will take the place of celebration which has been announced on two former occasions but had to be postponed. The program will commence at 2 o'clock. with a Soft 13a11 Tournament, in which teams from Milverton, Monkton, Bra -eels and Ethel will take part and cash prizes will be awarded. There will also be Gals Soft Ball. and Loot Ball contests during the afternoon, In the evening the.well known Bruns- wick Trio will- supply the program, together with a dancing pavillion for which music will be supplied by the Wroxeter Orchestra. There will be 'a refreshment booth on the grounds and sandwiches and coffee will also be served.. A big time is expected, so don't forget the date. Miss Attie Mitchell, Ripley, has re- turned home after a two weeks' vaca- tion.. Miss Lenora Patterson return- ed with her. Charlie Buttery, Roy Patterson, Edgar Whitfield and Fergus McTag- gart are among those who left' for the West on Monday. Softball Game.- Next Thursday evening, August 27th, the young lad- ies of Ethel will play the return game of softball with the young ladies of Moncrieff, the first game being play- ed at the Old Boys Reunion. Every- body welcome. FORDWICH. By a vote of 89 to 21, the ratepay- ers of Fordwich authorized the ex- penditure xpenditure of $6,500 on a lighting system for the village., The vote was light. Three schemes are being con-. sidered by the trustees, the installa- tion of hydro, securing power from the grist mill and the establishment of a municipal development plant which would generate power from the waters of a creek EXETER Two cases Were heard here Friday before Magistrate Reid, of. Goderich. Herman Gill, of Grand Bend, was ac- cused of being the owner of a suit case full of liquor found in the bushes near his home at Grand Bend. J. Walper, steward of the Exeter Social Club, was charged with violating two village by-laws by operating a pool room without a -license and keeping open after 11 p.m. R. Bracken, of Chatham, appeared for Walper, and J. G. Stanbury, of Exeter, for the Village Council. Judgment was reserved in both cases. BLUEVALE. Ross Douglas returned to his..home in Toronto this week. Geo. McWaldon is spending a weelc at his summer cottage at Bruce Beach. Wm, and Mre. Grey, Dunnville, called on old friends in the village last week. T. and Mre. Niehol and little son, Jack, are visiting with the former's parents, Jas, and Mrs. Nichol. Mies Mabel Coultis'returned to hen position in. Toronto this week, having spent her vacation with her mother, Mrs. Thos. Onultie, Stewart Young arrived Friday to spend a few days with his wife and family at their stammer cottage here. Mrs. Yonng_and children will accomp. any him home to Toronto. Our, summer visitors are leaving the burg, Dr. Ed, Onultts and' Dr, Jiro. Lanais and son left by motor this week for Philadelphia after , spending several weeks with their Mother in the village. \V ns, end . Mrs, Bailey, Mise Jessie and Donald, of Ottawa, who have spent the last week or so in and around Bluevale, left by motor on Wednesday fate their home in the OapiLal city. Chas. and Mrs. Garniss and family motored to West Lorne to spend the week end with their daughter, Mrs, Jas. Scott. Rev. Mr, Latz preached able ser- mons both morning and evening last Sunday to very attentive congrega- tions. His text in the morning was Acts:16, verse 30 !What shall I do to be saved" and in the evening verse 42, St. Luke's Gospel, "Lord remern- ber me when Thou contest into Thy Kingdom." At the morning service Mrs. Ross Douglas, nee Miss Eva Duff, rendered a beautiful, solo in her usual good style which was much ap- preciated. . • Chiropractic for Children It is better to have the malpositions of the ver- tebrat in your spines corrected while young than to wait until adult age. The reason is, at this age the tissues are developing and by correcting these displacements the development -is normal, Have your children's spines examined periodical- ly by a Competent Chiropractor and Insure their good Health. CONSULTATION PREE L. 0. WHITFIELD, D. C. Office over Johnston's Jewellery Store REAM IStnit2d.rm Listowel, Ont. Phone 9 1 R. C: and Mrs, King and son, Geo - motored up from Toronto to spend a week with friends here. We are pleased to welcome Alex and Mrs. Mowbray and family to' our village, Mr, Mowbray having pur- chased Mr, McLeod's cottage On the bank of the Maitland river. Wm: John and Mrs. McKinney, the fernier a brother of Joseph McKln, ney, who have spent the last two months in this neighborhood visiting old friends, leave this Friday for their Western Home. SEAFORTH The. funeral of John Wacker, an aged and well known resident of Rox- boro, who died on Monday at the ad- vanced age of 90 years, took place on Wednesday afternoon to the Mait- land Bank Cemetery. The deceased was a native of Aberdeenshire, Scot- land. He came to Canada 70 years ago and hadresided in this locality ever since. Mr. Walker was greatly interested in gardening and was also a taxidermist of no mean ability. He was married five years after corning to Canada to Miss Margaret Grieve, who died in 1903, leaving a family of five sons and four daughters. In 1904 Mr. Walker was married the sec- ond time to Miss Margaret Walker of Princefield. WROXETER Bert Martie and family were recent vieitore in London. Earls Ball and Frank Earle were week -end visitors in Toronto.. Leonard Brown has returned from a week's holiday spent at Bayfield, • Mies M. Rowe is spending two weeks with relativee at Brantford. Mise Eleanor Hamilton, North Bay, is the guest of Mies Agnes McKerch- er. Jas. A. Edgar, W.ingham, spent Saturday with his sons, Alvin and Arnold. Misses Mary and Agnes Gibson are spending a week at the hike, Kin- cardi ne, D. M. and Mre. Walker, Niagara Falls, are visiting the latter's mother. Mrs. Jno. Gibson, sr. Mise Alba Gallaher, Toronto, is is spending 2 weeks with her parents, A. and Mrs, Gallaher, Howlett. Rev, A. A. Holmes, Clinton, and son, Chesley Holmes from Spain, were visitors in the village on Monday. Jas, McEwen, Sault Ste Marie, is enjoying a week's vacation with hie parents, Jno.' and Mrs. McEwen, Turnberry. Jno and Mre, Reefer and daught- er, of Sault Tte Marie, and Mrs. W. Greer, Pontiac, Mich., former res- idents of the village, were guests of relatives for several days. They made the trip by motor. Amongst those who left for the West on the Harvesters' Excureiou' were : Atkin Bann, John Gibson, Harry Smith, Arthur Westlake, Leo. McLuhan, Jno. -Rolston and Vernon McDonald.. The regular ,monthly meeting of the Wosnen's Institute will be held at Mrs. Po pe's rooms on Thursday, aft- ernoon, August 27th, commencing at 3 o'clock. Miss Agnes McKercher, M. A. will give a talk on, "What women aught to know about bus- iness",.and Mrs. R. Stooks will speak on, "Courtesy and good manners in home," The roll call will be a favor- ite Canadian. Wild Flower. At the July meeting, Miss Elizabeth. Sander- son gave an expellent address on, "Art and Pictures for the home," with short sketches of the lives of sev- eral great artists, while Miss Muriel Styles, Dietrict President of the Jun- ior Institutes in Elgin County, gave a splendid outline of the wink being done in that County. Tbese meet- ings are both inteetaiuieg and in- structive and we trust that every woman in the community as well as ever y member of the Society will make a special effort to attend the August meeting. GREY Card of Thanks. -Mrs. W. V. Mc- Kay and family wish to thank the many friends and neighbors for their kind sympathy in their recent sad bereavement and also for the many beautiful floral offerings. The many acts of kindness will not soon be for- gotten. William Nith Allan. -The Stratford Beacon -Herald makes the following reference to a brother of Mrs. Albert Whitfield, 14th Con. of Grey: --A well known resident of this city pass- ed away at his late residence, 22 Blake Street, in the person of William Nith Allan. Although ailing for some time, death came very suddenly San - day morning, August 9th. The late Mr. Allan was born in Hamilton in 1858. Later the family moved to E1. ma township, where he lived until 38 years ago, when he took up his resi- dence in this city. In 1887 he morn Tied Anne McCallum, daughter of the late Duncan and Mrs. McCallum of North Easthope. The deceased mart was of Scottish descent, being the son of the late William N. Allan and Jean- nie Miller of Glasgow, Scotland. He was a member of Knox Presbyterian church and a staunch supporter of the Liberal' party. He was well known throughout Western Ontario as head of the Allan Commercial Photograph- ers, of this city, but of late years has been a faithful employee of the Strat- ford Brass Co. He leaves to mourn his loss, his sorrowing wife and a fam ily of eight: Duncan, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Evan, Janet and Donald, of Tor- onto; Anne, of Odessa; Headrick, of Moncton, N. B. Flora and John, at home. Two children, Robina and William predeceased him. The fun- eral was held Wednesday afternoon from the family residence Rev. A. G. 'McLachlan, int aim -moderator of Knox Church, had charge of the ser ".Always at Your Service" Aron. McDonald Live Stock Dealer Ships from Brussels end Ethel Station Tuesday of each week. A share of your patronage ap. predated. In£orwation regarding markets gladly given, Phone lag Brussels vices,' The pallbearers' were his four sons, Duncan, Evan, Donald and Jac)c, and Tom and Scott Hamilton, of At- wood, Many beautiful floral tributes showed the esteem held for the de- ceased man, Owing to the inability of one of the members of the family to reaoh homean time for the funeral the remains were placed In the vault. Mourners were present' from Bylth, Atwood, Brussels, Exeter, Toronto, Pittsburgh, Moncton, N. B., and the surrounding district. MOLESWORTH The neighborhood extend their sin- cere sympathy to Jirn Hardy, bound- ary West, whose fine barn was buret" - ed recently. It is a great lose, The main contents were 85 loads of hay, 15 loads of wheat, a mower, bugey, cultivator and n new seed drill, The fire was caused by combustion in the h ay. ETHEL Many, will take in the celebration at Moncrieff on Sept. 3rd. W. 5. and Mrs. Ames, of Flint, Mich., were visitors with the former's father, J. W. Ames. Misses Freda and Belle Oldfleld are spending holiday with their cousin, Mise Ruby Cleaver. Norman and Mrs, Wheeler, San Jose, California, were guests at the borne of Jesse and Mrs. Wheeler last week. Miss Bela Beettal, of Toronto, who has been spending a month at the home of Mrs. Dayid Sanders, has re- turned home. Miss Jean Sanders ac- companied her for a short visit. Mrs. T. K. Thompson, Harry and Mrs. Penfound and son, Jack, Otl Spring; Rev. J. J. and Mrs. Pearson, Minden City, Mich., were week end visitors at the home of James and Mrs. Pearson. WALTON Miss Jean Drager is visiting with relatives in London. Miss Violet Rankin, of Seaforth, is the guest of Miss Gertie Miller, Soft ball is gond ; exercise and splendid amusement for the evenings. Rev. Chandler and family returned from their vacation in the Ottawa Valley: Mr. Chandler resumed his work last week. After' spending the past month with relatives and old fl iende, James and Mrs. Hielop left on Tuesday by motor for their home in Arcola, Sask. Mrs. A. 15. Miller and daughter, "Billy", of London, and Mrs. Mor- rish, of Fargo, N, D„ were visitors during the past week with Mr, and hirs. Neal and other old friends. The ladies were former residents of town, where their father conducted the store now owned by Will Neal. MORRIS Cutting will soon be over. The threshing outfits are moving around. from farm to farm. Miss Helen Somerville, of Walt- on, is visiting her friend, Miss Marg- aret Turvey, and line. Mrs. Wm. Thuell and Miss Annie of the 6th line, are visiting with Les- lie Thuell in New Ontario. Dr. W. L. and Mrs. McCutcheon, of Wilkes Barreen . P n, who have been holidaying here, left fm their home on Monday of this week. Miss ,Ernestine Sellrl s spent several days with her friend, bliss eau tha Wilhelm, Strafford. Mies Wilhelm returned with her for a few days' vis- it. Mrs. 3 3 Sellers has returned from spending three weeks with her sister, Mrs, Annie Wilson. 1Vharnaliffe. Algoma. She had a delightful journ- ey, motoring up there and returning by boat to Owen Sound. HURON COUNTY S, Ouninghame is one of Ulintou's best-known eitizeue, He was born in Goderich in 1343 and IMO lived in Dile county all his life. On \Vednesday he celebrated his 82,231 birthday and sin- cere congratulations are heartily ac- corded him. o d Mies Cora Whitney, of Branner, who was granted n lhnited third cer- tificate in the recent Normal School examinations at Stratford, luta been successful in securing her second-class interim aertificats on appeal, Miss Whitney has been engaged as the toarher for the velum! at Molesworl31. Mrs Oliver STnith and her daugiit- kr, Mrs. Robt, Ran', ori• visiting Monis in Wroxeter at p1 eserit. They were sojourning n few weeks with Mrs. Smiths son, Pete, who is Man- ager of the Royal Bank at Dundas, Ont. Pete was far three years as- sitant Manager for hie Bank at Barcelona, Spain. He got along well with the Spaniards. He ale° ser ved in Cuba and Crean Ricaand knows hie Spanish like English. E til Myers, or Markeale, field crop judge of the ()ntai•io Department of Agrieultur'e, judged the standing oat °Pape entered in the competition in connection with the Illyth, Agricult- uralSociety, Some o4 those.inteeesb, OUTSTANDING EVENTS IN LIFE OF SIR ADAM Sir Adam Keck died at "Headley,' London, on Saturday evening, Ser. iously ill for nearly a year, hope for ltis life had been abandoned some weeks ago as result of the inroads of pernicious anaemia. Nevertheless, such was his will -power that until a few days before his passing, he care rigid on his duties as chairman of the Ontario Hydro=Electric Commission, and relaxed not all his grasp of civic and provincial Issues. So late as,Fri- day night he experienced a brief ral- ly which gave promise of slightly prolonged life, 1857 -.Born at Baden, Ont., June 20. 1880 --Removed to Galt. 1884 -Removed to this city. 1893 -Unsuccessful candidate for Legislature .for London, 1898 -Married Lillian Ottaway, of Hamilton. 1902 -1904 -Mayor of London. 1902 -Elected to Legislature, being re-elected at each subsequent elec- tion until 1919, when he was de- feated; re-elected in 1923. 1908 -Appointed on commission to study development and distribution of electric power from Niagara Falls. 1905- Appointed minister without portfolio in the Whitney Cabinet. 1906 -Appointed chairman of Ont- ario Hydro -Electric Commission. 1912 -Knighted by the King. 1912 -Appointed colonel of the Can- adian militia. 1914 -1918 -Director of remounts for Canadian and British forces. 1923- Appointed minister without Portfolio in the Ferguson Cabinet. 1925 -Died August 15. , ed have voiced dissatisfaction with his decisions and are talking of ern Br- ing a protest. The winners an-. pounced by Mr, Myers are • A. L. Beacnn, 98 ; David Laidlaw, 97i : R T. Taylor, !!; Duncan Laidlaw, 95a ; J. and T Laidlaw; 95 ; Gray Bros , 94 ; Alfred Huggiet, 91s. MIDDLE SCHOOL EXAMS. The following is the report of the Middle School Examinations at Brus- sels Continuation School. "C" in- dicates pass (50%-60%), 3rd class honors (60%-66%), 2nd class hon- ors (6G%-75%), lst class honors (75% and over). Of 29 candidates, 19 were successful on all papers written. Isobel Ritchie and Fraser Strachan obtained first class honors on all papers written. This is the highest standing and the first time it has been reached by any student at Brussels since the results were pub- lished in this way. 1st Year Matriculation. Isobel Ritchie, Lit. lst; Alg. 1st; Geom. lst; Chem. 1st; Latin A. 1st; Latin Comp. 1st; French A. 1st; French Comp. lst. Fraser Strachan, Lit. 1st; Alg. 1st; Geom. lst; Chem. 1st; Lat. A. 1st; Lat. C. 1st; Fr. A. 1st; Fr. C. 1st. Louise Rose, Lit. lst; Alg. lst; Geom. 1st; Chem. 2nd; Lat. A. lst; Lat. C. 2nd; Fr. A. 1st; Fr. C. 2na. Jean Ferguson, Lit. 1st; Alg. 1st; Geom. 1st; Chem. 1st; Lat. A. 2nd; Lat. C. 2nd; Fr. A. 3rd; Fr. C. 2nd. Douglas Clarke, Lit. 2nd; Alg. 1st; Geom. 1st; Chem. lst; Let, A. 1st; Lat C. 2nd; Fr. A. 2nd; Fr. C. 2na. Evelyn Cunningham, Lit. lst; Alg. 2nd; Geom. lst; Chem. 3rd; Lat. A. (0) ; Lat. C. 3rd; Fr. A. 3rd; Fr. C. (C). Izzie Schwadron, Lit. 2nd; Alg. 2nd; Geom. 1st; Chem. (C) ; LLat. A. 3rd; Lat. C. 8rd; Fr. A. 2nd; Fr. C. 2nd. Mildred Sperling, Lit. 1st; Geom. 1st; Alg. 30; Chem. (C) ; Lat. A. 3rd; Lat. C. 2nd; Fr. A. 2nd; Fr. C. and. Jack Oliver, Lit. ,lst; Geom. 26; Alg. 47; Chem. 2nd; Lat. A. 2nd; Lat. C. (0); Fr. A. 3rd; Fr. C. (C). 2nd Year Matriculation. Kenneth McVettio, . Br. Hiet. 1st; Anc. Hist. 2nd; Phys. 1st. Elva Hemingway, 13r. Hist. 3rd; Anc. Hist.C ; Phys. lst 5 5 ( ) Y Mac Ferguson, Br. Hist 3rd; Anc. Hist. (0) ; Phys, lst. Sidney Ballantyne, Br. Hist. 3rd; Anc. Hist. 1st; Phys. 1st. Burton MacDonald, Br. Hist. 2nd; Anc. Hist. 3rd; Phys. 1st; Latin C. (C). John Smith, Br. Hist. 3rd;; Anc. Hist. (C); Phys. 3rd. Graham Stewart, Br. Hist. (C) ; Anc. Hist (C); Alg. (C); Geom. 3rd; Phys. 2nd; Fr. C. (C). Esther Pollard, Lat. A. (C) ; Lat. C. (0);Pr. A. (0); Pr. C. (0). Florence Eckkmier, Lat. A. 3rd; Let. C. 2nd; Fr. A. 3rd; Fr. G. 3rd. Clifford Cardiff, Alg. (0) ; Geom. (C) ; Phys. 3rd; Chem. 8rd. Lawson Clouse, Br. Hist.0); Anc,. Hist. (0) ; Alg. 48; Geom. (C); Phys, Normal Entrance Tenni° McCallumComp (C); Lit. 3rd; Br, Hist. 3rd; Anc, Hist. (0) ; Alg. 3rd; Geom. 2nd; Phys. and; Chem. (C). Elia' Thuell, Comp (C) ; Lit. 3rd; Bit Hist. 45; Anc. Hist. 16; Alg. 24; Phys. 27; Chem. 39; Geom. (C). Laura Patterson Coinp. (0); Lit. - 40; Br. Hist. 32; Anc. Hist. 0b, s',1g. (0) ; Geom. (0) ; Phys. (C)-;`` Ohem. Jennie McKee, Conep. (C) Lit. 40; Br. Hist. 85; .Ane. Hist, 28; Alg. 3rd; Geom. and; Phys. (0) ; Chem. (C). Verna McCutcheon, Comp, (C), (Lit. 2nd; Br. Haat. (C) ; Anc. Hist. (0), A4 11; 3rd; Geom. 37; Phys. and; Field Day MONC RIEFF MEMORIAL PARK THURSDAY, SEPT. 3RD Good Program of Sports Commencing at 2 p.m. sharp Men's SoftBall Tournament -In which Lennie from lylllver'tor), Monk ton, Brussels and Ethel will take part and cash prizes awarded, Girls' Soft Ball Foot Ball The well known Brunswick Trio will supply the evening program Something Entirely New Dancing Pavillion opens at 9.80 p, m. Music supplied by Wroxeter Orchestra, Sandwiches and Coffee Served Refreshment Booth on Grounds Admission.: Afternoon 250and 15c Evening 50e and 25o Joe, McKay, Martin Perg, Pres. Sec. Ruth McAllister, Comp. 35; Lit. (C) ; Geom. 14; Chem. 42. Catharine Jacklin, Comp 39; Lit. (C) Br. Hist. 42; Anc. Hist• 23; Alg. 25; Geom. 28; Phys. (C) ; Chem. (0). Marion Cooke, Comp. (C); Lit. 39; Br. Hist. (C); Ane. Hist. 36; Alg. 13; Geom. (C) ; Phys. 85; Chem. 23. Edythe Dane, Lit. (C) ; Br. Hist. (C); Anc. Hist. (C); Geom. 2nd;. Phys. 1st. THOS. E. LOCKHART HIGHLY EDUCATED MAN Native of McKillop Township, He Compiled a Dictionary Accepted by U. S. Government . The death occurred in Jamestown, N. Y., of Thomas E. Lockhart, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., third son of the late George Lockhart,. of McKillop Town- ship, Huron Codnty, the death taking place last month. Mr. Lockhart re- ceived his early education in Sea - forth Collegiate in the days of the late C. Clarkson. Graduating from there he taught public school in Hills - green for three years, going from there West to Manitoba College, Win- nipeg, graduating there with B.A. lie returned to Ontario, where he was united in marriage to May Danby, eldest daughter of Rev. Mr:' Danby, formerly of Varna 34 years ago. Go- ing from Ontario to the United States he was engaged as Professor in May- ville, New York, for twelve years, then taking post graduate course in Cornell University, received his M.A. degree. The next year he took an- other post graduate course in Buffalo, receiving his Ph. D. degree. He was professor in a college in Troy, N. Y. till January, when he was forced to through illness to give up the posi- tion, being a sufferer from cancer, and moving to Jamestown, where his son, Dr. Harvey Lockhart, has a Large practice. He wrote a number of books and completed a dictionary, which has been accepted by the Am- erican Government, and from the sale of, which he received a royalty. Mr. Lockhart was 62 years old and was of a bright disposition. There live his widow and son, Dr. Harvey D. Lockhart; thr ee brothers and one me- ter, re -ter, Rev, George Lockhart, Winnipeg; James, Sarnia; William, Windsor, and Mrs. Robert Boulton, Mooretown. i ELECTION POINTERS Hon. Jas. Murdock, Minister of Labor, in the Federal cabinet, has been nominated as Liberal candidate in the High Park. Riding, Toronto. Jas. W. Innes, Warden of Oxford County, was selected as Liberal candidate in South Oxford. South Huron Oonservativef will not call a convention until an election date 1s derided. With the death of Sir Adam Beck, there is now a vacancy In the Ontario Legislature. islature. W. G. Good, M.P., present holder for the Progressives in Brant County, will not be the candidate again and 10, H. Standing was the choice of the Convention. Stratford defeated Ileall. rn Wednesday night in fr+.ytlralf 1.0, ' aaa How it Works'','=�rou must learn not to overvvprva a dollar any more than you ytuId a horse. Three per cent a4rres, small load for it to draw; silr, °a sato one; when it pulls in ton -"lox, you its likely working out West and you've got to watch to see that it doesn't buck; when it makes twenty you own a blame good critter or a mighty foolish one and you want to make dead sure which; but it it draws a hundred its playing the races or something, just as hard en horses and dollars; and the first thing you know you won't evenhave a carcass 1 to haul to the glue factory. tPersonal, Paragraphs 1' R. J. McLaughlin spent the week. n end in London, George Lowry is a visitor in Toren- to for a few weeks, M. and Mre, Yniliek were in Toron- to fora few days "eat week. Mre, Fowler, of Galt, is visiting with Mrs. Jno. H. Smith. 1. 0. Richards, of Hamilton, is a visitor in town this week. Mrs, R. 3'. Downing and Miss Mar, gJand visititng NwMcin Dowell are hol- idaying at 13, Papne'e at Jamestown, Mise Annie Rees is visiting, with her brothers at Kincardine and Ghee, leyy. Eldon Whitfield agent a few days with his sister, Mrs. Jack Currie, 'Mill st, Wm. McDowell was visiting in Goderich, Auburn and London during the past week. Mrs. R, 3. McLaughlin bas been visiting in Essex and is spending a few days at London. 00. Constable Whitesides and Inepector Pellow, of Goderich, were in town on Tuesday. A. and Mrs. McGuire returned last week after spending a month with their daughter at Merlin. Mr. and Mrs. Suggitt and children, of Toronto, were week end visitors with A. C. and Mrs. Dames: Misses Edith and Fano), Ross, of Chesley, are visiting with their grandfather, David Roee, ai. Wrs. W. Martin hasas her guest, Mre. M. A. Taylor, of New York Oity, who will visit for a short time. Mrs. Charles Seager and James Mc- Donald attended the funeral of tbeir aunt, the late Mrs: John Currie. Miss Edna Dunn, of Toronto, is a visitor at the homes of 8, and Mrs Walker and 0. and Mrs. Walker. Gen. Brown and son, Russel Brown, Druggist, Toronto, spent a day or so last week visiting with old friends. Mrs. 011ie Walker and son, Miss Verna McCall and T. A. and Mrs. Whitfield are holidaying at Goderich. Barrister W. M. Surclair wile in Goderich last Thursday attending the funeral of his old friend, Judge el. G, Cameron, Rev, T. E. and Mrs. Kennedy and children, of Markdale, are spending part of their vacation with friends in townMi. ss Hutty, Toronto, and Mrs. Geo. Rogers, ofMount Forest, are visitors with the litter's daughter, Mrs. A. C. Dames. D. A. and Mrs. Lowry of Toronto, were called to Mildmay last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Lowry's sister, Mrs. Schwalm, J. W. and Mrs. Plaskitt and daught- er, Margaret, of Ann Arbor, Micb„ are visitors with John and Mrs. Long, Flora street. Mrs. John Logan and Miss Marg- uerite visited in Goderich last week and attended the Chautauqua while tbers, Mra. W, Clouse returned last week from it month's visit in Detroit, where Mr, Clouse has been employed for the past year or more, W. S. and Mrs, Ames, of Flint, Mich., were visitors with 3. W. Ames and Mrs, McGuire, at Ethel and with D. 0. and Mrs. Ross, of town. Dr. Robinson, Mrs. Robinson and son, Erskine, of oollingwood, are vie - icing with Mrs. Robinson's mother, Mrs. Buell McKinnon, Dr. Fred Gilpin and Lorne S. Dun - ford motored to Brussels on Satur- day and spent a few enjoyable hours with friends in town. Misses Agnes and Margaret Fulton and Mrs. R. W. Ferguson are away to Burford this week visiting their sister, Mrs. Harry. McArter. Lueknow semiarid :-Rev. 0. W. De )Vitt Oosens, his wife and child- ren, are spending a month's vacation with his penults at Bruce Beach. Barrister 1V. M. Sinclair was a vis- itor in Hamilton over the week -end. Mrs. Sinclair and Miss Ruth, and Mrs. Clark and children returned with him. Mrs. Dr. Cavanagh and Miss Irene spent a few days with J. J. and Mrs. Gilpin enroute from Toronto to Owen Sound. They were very welcome visitors. Robsrt Thuell made a business trip to Toronto this week. Realms signed a contract to bring many of the best films on the market here during the Fall and Winter. Rev. F. Otterbein, wife and child- ren, of Chicago, were visitors for sev- eral days last week with Jos, and Mrs. Querin. The reverend gentle- man 1s a nephew of the host and hostess. Mise Florence Bnchanaa returned last week after a visit at Buffal- aeee Niagara Falls and Hati.m�il' ton " Ao dbaroythelrr,iiGetoorgeN'eewxtendI_r`i audl ti- 'antic Clly. Mrs, T x- re 81,8,0. and Harold, of B=t,f* .nr, are visiting with the fo er'erriother, Mre, Joo. Manning. i 1. ',literen5an f5 superintending fn the Russel Factory, while the super- intendent is having his holidays. Dr. and Mrs. Smith of Binidgi Minn., are visitors with Walter and Mrs. Williamson. Mrs. Smith is a sister of Mr. Williamson. This is the first visit to Canada for the Dr. and he says he is seeing things. He is greatly impressed with his trip. Lieut. -Governer Cockshutt -will be presented with a complete Made -in - Canada. outfit at the Canadian Nate ionnl'Exhibition, Mrs. Cockshutt will also he the recipient of a 100 per cent. Canadian costume and will also receive a tiny lamb, emblematic of the woollen and knit geode' industry, and its importance,