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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1925-10-28, Page 1y w 71 y kV, I pi . 1 I 1; r J �� . , ten fir „es :tie i i 5 li 1 5 1 .,'+IIlr1 , "t ;1M :fYf Tift t -t • ,zt tit sae Serving our.9nclust --greet; and small CREDXT is the basis of modern business. Credit it is that sup- plies funds or goods for immediate business needs, against a'future pro- mise to pay. Credit--confidence— faith—they ate largely onc.5 Credit is an intanible enough thing, yet some firms value the credit they enjoy as being one of their best assets. In the vast credit structure, with its many negotiable instruments, this Bank fills an indispensable fike tt • by kat 3l;t!.st'd `lee'i rtri It, iY wit W ' t - •7ifr-- �7Cr- -erre tr.rr place, Cheques are sent everywhere for collection, foreign or domestic drafts are ee discounted" or held for concretion, loans are made and information upon the credit standing of buyers is secured.. All the many financial transactions incident upon foreign trade are conducted. More than that, the Batik makes continue) surveys of business dondi•,ions, markets, transportation iaciiifics, production and consumption fig- ures both at home and abroad, for the use of its customer's, The Bank of NOVO Scotia has been sewing Canadian industry for nearly 1M years. 111 experience, records and resources; the assistance of 120 branches and dub•hranahes•-.sup, plemntted by a courteous personrul-etre oil gladly Awed al our Guatorners' commonds. rs,e SCOTIA. T .- *ESTABLISHED 185 Capital •lo,C00,JC0 Reserve tIsrSob,00b Total teaoutce�1 2 844000,000 VOL, 54 NU 19 2,00 er anntetttZ fn advance R.USS.ELa�, ONN Teih'JO. IVFDNRSDel OCTOI3'ER 28," 11925 • Chiropractic Adjustments and Health Far too many people fail to realize t 'le importance of their spines in relation to their bodily ailments. Being the key to the nervous system—a slightly subluxated vertebra im'Anges some nerve and is the cause of your very sickness. Though you may not feel the pain, etc., in the...spine, it, neverthe- less, is the contributing cause. Come to me for a Free Consultation and you will be convinced of these facts, • L. 0. WHITF/ELD. D. 0. Office over Johnston's Jewellery Store 112Hours 1Eoi6p:m: Listowel, Ont. Phone 9 • laweaugoroasamecusgamobaromar t► w Advertisements $01a -+King Arm, A. nowry t'ominx-Fermip Ti,entre All(100)1sh'e—win Wilkinson Auction tialn-Arlington Roint ('o. We••kly storeaewa-.,HMPH Fox 0/01ile for ca ltl w, t Flinoott HwtrcAdwnn(.saod-nraKghttrio Ohiropraotlo Adivatmonto-L. 0. Whil'lield A notion Salo-Rnssoll niarka, Auction x,I8-Alex. Nichol Auction Bate -Francon Routed Auction mule -Rapt, Ooohrnno }tarred Rook Pullet, -Chan A.1 amont Steers strayed -Geo Robertson Helier ntrayed-J G. Anderson A nnlvoranry-Rraneeis United L'hurol, ()ow for ante-Guarg6e Smalldon Straw for eats -13, O• Stokes drivers of the'two cars, Coroner Dr. Shaw, of Clinton presided at the in- quest. Mr. Stanitury, of Exeter ap- peared in the interest of M. Esson and Crown Attorney Seager, of Gode- rich, acted for the crown. Medical evidence showed that injury to the head, involving fractures, was the cause of death. f t.14.1'4».t.04 ld,.•.. :»:44 `'wt»:�I»: / 4.:%'b+tri»: dna:«'.44.:; 4 4.-V. .444 341 - WALTON The Surronnding District CLINTON Miss Jean Hogg has been supplying on the Collegiate Institute staff this week owing to the absence of Miss Graham, Huron County's annual fruit show will be held in Clinton on Monday and Tuesday, November 2nd and 3rd in the Town Hail Clinton Collegiate basket ball team defeated the Goderich C. I. team in an intercollegiate game last Thurs- day afternoon by a score of 28-2. The Clinton young ladies showed great team work and had the visitors o in- pletely outclassed, i.+++++0++++++++++++.1.0000 e Brussels United Church Sunday, Nov. 1st Anniversary Services Conducted bytho;Ministcr !ip REV. A. IN, BARKER. S. O. 11 a.m.—Public Worship. "Life's Masterpiece" 3 p.m.—Sabbath School Ses- sion and Bible Classes. 7 p.m.—Public Worship. "The Power of a Princely Passion" Special Thank -offering will be received MONDAY, NOV. 2nd A Social Evening will be"spent in the S. S. room. Good program, Lunch will be served. A11 members and adherents invit- ed, 8 o'clock. b,+,-•t'•i+'9•'I ++•i+++,t••t••t'.i r•1•+44+++++ "The Girl of the Limber]ost" was shown in the Star Theatre Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of last week under the auspices of the Home and School Club. • On Monday night on account of the storm and light being out for part of the evening, there was a very small attendance but Tuesday and Wednesday nights brought• a full house. The clear proceeds amounted , to nearly $70. JAMESTOWN The concert held in Victoria Hall on Friday evening of last week, was a decided success, though the unfav- ourable condition of the roads, lessen- ed the audience somewhat. 1'. A. McArthur was the able chairman and his humorous remarks between num- bers sustained the interest to the end of the program. The mirth provoking selections by the Auburn noted com- edian, Harvey McGee, •received the hearty applause of the audience,' throughout the evening. The James- town Quartette rendered their num- ' bers in their usual good style. Mr. McCutcheon sang a solo in good voice while the musical selections given by Roe's orchestra and Hawaiian guitar, played by Mr. Irwin, were very much appreciated by all. The proceeds of the evening were dedicated to the Community Hall fund for the upkeep of the building. Evening closed with the National Anthem. HENSALL The Coroner's jury which Mon- day investigated the death of John Carmichael Graham, of Chatham, who died as a result of injuries received in a motor car collision near here on the afternoon of October 21, returned a verdict exonerating John Esson, of St. Thomas, who drove the car which collided with that of Mr. Graham. The jury was one hour and 15 min- utes considering the evidence of the witnesses before returning the ver- dict. Inquiry opened here Monday morning and after adjournment for lunch resumed in the afternoon. A number of witnesses, including those who actually saw the accident, were called. Among the latter were Mr. Essen, his passenger, Richard Hind- ley, of St. Thomas, and W. E. and Mrs. Pfaff, of Hensall. There was no evidence of culpable negligence, in the opinion of the jurors, although it was intimated that more caution might have been exercised by the Misses Annie aid Maud Ferguson are visiting in Toronto.. Albert Dundas, 12th eon. McKillop, who purchasedthe farm adjoining the village of the late Enoch Clark, takes possession on the 3rd. George E. and Mrs. Ferguson and Miss Jean and Russel,. of Toronto, were week end visitors with' the for- mers parents, Roh.t and Mrs. Fergus- on. Harry Jackson' returned last week after spending the pastsix weeks in Saskatchewan. He was accompanied home by his sister, Mrs. M, A. For- sythe, who will spend the Winter with friends in this locality. The Anniversary services in the Bethel church on Sunday, Oct, 18th were very successful. Rev. Dr. Brown of Wroxeter, preached two able and inspiring sermons to large audiences. The Thank -offering was the best in the history of the church. The music by the choir was of a high order. Harvest Thanksgiving services were held in Walton Anglican church last Sunday afternoon, Rev. R. J. Jones B. A., of Gorrie, was the speeial preacher. GODERICH After an illness of only a few days Mrs. Gledhill,wife of Thomas Gled- hill, died on October 14, at Alexandra Hospital. Mrs. Gledhill, whose maid- en name was Julia Pfrinuner, was born near Sebri+ngville, July 2 1851. She was married to Mr. Gledhill in 1875 and lived with him at Benmiller until their removed in 1899 to Gode- rich, where they have since resided. She was a woman of pleasant, ami- able disposition and was held in high regard. She Ieaves, besides her hus- band, a son, Harry of Los Angeles, California, and a daughter, Mrs. 0. Ginn, of Goderich Township, four grandchildren and three great-grand- children, also two step -sons, David T. Gledhill, of Kincardine, and Alton Gledhill, of Streetsville. Two sisters Mrs. Murr and Mrs. William Squire, of Mitchell, and a brother, Michael Pfrimmer ,of Benmiller, also sur- vive. The funeral service was con- ducted at the family residence by Rev. S. S. Hardy, rector of St. George's Church, but owing to delay in the arrival of the son from Cali- fornia, who reached town Monday evening, the burial was delayed until Tuesday afternoon, when it took place at Maitland cemetery. The pallbear- ers were two sons, Harry and David Gledhill, and two grandsons,. Herbert Gledhill and George Ginn. Others here for the funeral were James Gled- hill, of Toronto, a brother-in-law, and Mrs. Alton Gledhill of Streets- villa. COMING TO Farre lyThezdre Nov. 6, 7 and 9 "The - Hunchback a _ of Dame" ino One of the Best Films shown Today. MORRIS Council will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 10th, Measles seems to be quite fashion- able in the Township. The ratepayers will soon have a visit from the Tax Collector. Russel Marks, 6th line who is hold- ing an auction sale, will open up a blacksmith shop at Walton. Russel Marks will hold an auction sale of of faipsstock and 'im lements at Lot 19, Con. 6, on Tuesday Nov. 3rd, . D. M, Scott will be the auct- ioneer. See list in Post. Wm. Wilkinson is holding an auc• tion sale of farm, farm stock, grain etc:; on Thursday, Nov. 12th, at lot 24, Con. 4. D. M. Scott will be the auctioneer. Alex. Nichol; 11A. miles South of Brussels, at N 1.4 Lot 30, Con. 7, will offer his farm. farm stock, implements and furniture for sale on Wednesday, Nov. 4th. ' Full list is published in this week's Post. D. M. Scott will be the Auctioneer. GREY Have you got the Measles yet? Poll your vote early tomorrow. Wedding Bells will soon be ringing. Council meets next Monday, Nov. 2nd, The Tax Collector wilt soon be around again with his notice. Minutes of the Township Council may be read on page 4 of this issue. Concert Postponed.—Owing to so much measles in the township, the Hallowe'en concert of S. S. No. 10, has been postponed. On Wednesdaf, Nov. 11th, Robt. Cochrane, Lot 14, 5th Con., will offer his farm, farm stock and implements for sale. D. M. Scott will be the, auc- tioneer. See full list in Post. Engagement Announced.—Mr. and Mrs. John Bolger announce' the en- gagement of their eldest daughter, Harriett Blanche to Mr. Frank E. Johnston, of McKillop. Marriage to take place early in November. Got a Supply of Honey—Last week William and Thomas Ward, were sue- cessful in getting between 150 to 200 pounds of honey from the wall studd- ing of Stanley Speiran's home on the 12th con. It was a nice find for any- one. Henfryn Store Sold. — Roy Mc- Creight, Atwood, has purchased the. general store at Henfryn from Chas. Henry, and takes possession shortly. Mr. and Mrs. Henry have moved to St. Marys where they will in future reside. '.:`here will he service in Rne', church on Sunday evening at 7 30. Rev, Air, Guest will prench. A haulier nF the old friends of the late Alias Finiriten AlcOnllurn, at.lstl- ed the burial cm Tuesday tofternnnn in Brussels cemetery. Mr. A, W. Bearan, Hallett Twp„ has been visiting het' mother, sirs Robert Pearson, nth Orin. Jno Pearsytt received another rat load of cattle from the West and has disposed of the whole load to Twp. Clerk Pear, who has put thew on his farm in Idntris'l'tvjn FLQRENCE JI. .AICCALLOIt Masts Away -Following an illness of two tnnullte, the death of Florence 6'ay McCallum, a wellrknown Stratford young women, occurred at her bnute, 00 Nile street, about 5 o't c'nck Sat - twiny afternoon. She had hnrne ber illness with great fortitude. The late Mien SIcCellum•. who hod been en employee of J. J. Greasier and Comp- any, was born near Ethel, where she lived until going to Stratford about, Mi. In her shot t two genre ago. she Made it wide circle e f friends by her alt and kindly cheerful disposition. 'on, She was a Faithful member of Trinity United church itnd Sunday. School. Besides her sorrow. ing mother, she is survived by 'four brothers, Ed., (,nt•rie ; Ztc„ Toronto ; Colin, Detroit ; Jainee, (liven Sound. and three sisters, Mee, 3. D. Forsyth, etthone.}The faunndeMraaljefrty hero nth Ws' residence, Tuesday morning at 9,30 o'clock, foe Trinity 'United @hutch where service was held, thence to Brussels for interment. ETHEL Council will meet on Monday next. Measles is having their innings now and the Medical Health Officer is hav- ing a busy time. There was a piece in the Post last week which was a jdice, but this is a e for a rea joke for there is an excus roan that is sleeping for to get his toe broken. But there is to excuse for e man in daylight for to hug the road till he might have got his neck broken instead of hie toe. Don't you think that it is better to be sleeping than to be hugging the road. What do you say? ',Vinghani Concert Company pttt on one of the beet enucettt heatd here for ,nine limn cinder the tutspicesof the Library Board. Concert emu:este ed of vor,al and iustruutental duets, readings, folk danoes, solos, etc, anal Whet the audience leaked in size, wide made op in 11ppreciatinn. Not in many villages of the mono sire', can such a large library be found, and more support sitoultl be fctrthcotniug. "You never tries the Water eetil the A meeting of llie Kling P,uhlic Lite t',ttyy ,tiucttEl will he held in the library on baturdav evenly g at 8 pl tib. Ev- ery member sbenId be present and not lying dawn int the job. No#v the eleet,t'n is t vat., witk up a little iu- retest in our local Meth eLion. On Monday everting, ,George Spat. ton addressed en appreciative gather. Mg le the Dunbar Hall here, Mr. Spottoti, after thawing how the U. Le. 0 were nut of politics and con. srguentty members of IT, t'. O. clubs height node :evert to their partes, die•+ussed Lite issues of the day as et•nnternted by J. W. King, narnely, S nate reform, railways, tariff and prohibit/rm. Mr. Spotton showed how the Senate lied saved Canada millions of clone; e,by throwing out hasty legislation, and pointed out Unit the average Senator was "band end shoulders" above the average Comrnonee in ability. A utoderete pa'oteceive tatiff such as U. S. farmers received, would bring more people and in time da away with deficits cm r,iilwaye. When he crone to prohib• Won, Mt•. Spotton spoke in no uncer- lain language. "1 am fouretquare for prohitinn ae I always have beets", declared Me. Spnttnn, and added if elected, he would bt lug before the house the scandal of vessels being is sited elearartee papers to Cuba when :hey wet e unloaded and bark in : pot t for a fresh, cargo overnight. Air. Fred•. Roseland enuncillnt• of Grey Twp., made a very efficient chair- man. WROXETER Mrs. (;smite Ails.n nab IA 1eteut vis itur :Num to. The) 1,1e, will is a busy spa' .tires, days and i•a running night and d,.y. 5V. 1,. �'a,, %' 1 n, is iu 5„ Te:ntnR. 1hls week -attending the funeral t,t brother. Glavin hnvideor. hos trim urd fit to i3ask , d bei r he lab spent the last lwn monilia. 'rhos brit' '1 s. \V:tlker at,al Fled and Aire. Ritrhrn spent Friday with friends in Blue vale. Miss Janet Dickson left fat N •rt - York an Filthy. bile will visit friends at lilurttreal iii, the way, The Young People's Society of the United Phut eh held a very enjoyable Hallowe'en party in the sr/mid-room cf the church on Monday evening. HOWICK TOWNSHIP COUNCIL Council met pursuant to adjourn- ment at F9rdwach on Oct. 21st and all members were present, the Reeve in the chair. Minutes of last meeting were read and on motion of Hubbard and Leon- ard were adopted. A petitionsigned by 84 ratepayers of the village of . Gorrie, qualified to vote on money bylaws, requesting tha Council to pass a by-law for the erection of a building on Victoria Park in said village for exhibition pur poses. That the said bylaw shall pro- vide for the raising of the sum of $1200.00 for the said purpose. Moved by Hubbard and Leonard that the petition be accepted and the bylaw will be passed when presented. —Carried. Mr. S. B. Stothers waited on the Council asking for a grant to help defray expenses for hall for holding a class for elementary agriculture. The Council promised to consider the matter. Moved by Gamble and Taylorthat the following accounts be paid.— Carried. G. Wright, cutting hill, lots 15 and 16, Con. 1S, 349.05; Wm. Wil- son, dragging and raking stones $6.25; Emmerson Hargrave, filling approach to bridge $59.50; W. Clark dragging and repairing culvert $10.70 C. Simmons, gravelling and gravel 348.75; J. Watters, gravelling $64; L. Lausah, raking stone 31.30• Wm. Elliott & Son, tile $21; W. Auger, digging ditch and catch basin $25 • J. Hyndman, tile and balance on Sander- son Drain $54.95; Cooper Metal Cul- vert Co., culvert for Bolton Drain. $217.50; R. H. Carson, gas and oil $21.25; D. C. Pope, gas and oil $8.85 Dobbs &Segwortlt, hart pay on Bol- ton Municipal Dram 31315.05; C. Cathers, drawing tile 35; Fred Edgar, engineer J. Schaefer agreement $17; Fred Edgarengineer fees Cathers Award re -stalling $46; 0. E. Walker, Clerk, part salary $100; Fred Mahone gravel $12.15; J, Beswitherick, rent 1 for rooms $1.60; James Gibson, sheep killed by dogs, 325; W. J. Spotton digging ditch and laying tile $11; G. Galbraith, drawing tile 31.50• R. F. Edgar, road supt. services ''441.90;' J. Hyndman, tile Fordwich village v 25.80; a el o er x $ , 6 • A. E, Co 2 .7 Cooper, g 5 $ , 1 2' E. • onroad work e $ , •Gowan Arthur portion of Corbett,cleaning out a Catherextension Dram $6.25; W. Auger, road scraper $10; R. J. San- derson, sheep killed by dogs 385; W. Reddon, work on hills Carrick and Howick tidy. 372.30. Movedby i Gamble and Leonard that the Council adjourn to meet in the Township Hall Gorrie, on the 3rd Wednesday inC, E 'WALKER, Clerk. Personal Paragraphs . L. KERR, Proprietor Wiliam i3ryans, a well known resi- dent of toxon, who is ill with pneu- monia at his home. His old friends will wish for a speedy change. i' Tom Armstrong was a week -std vieitor in town with his mother. W. A. tlrewar made t. best:wee trip to'Totento,the first of the week, Barton Macdonald is attending the Centt'al Bnsinese College at Strutfo:d, Geo. Brown, Toronto, is vie icing with his daughter,Mis, J. L. Kerte Harry Q,ueritt, of Toronto, was a weekend vieitnr at the parental home, Mrs. 0, 0, elmtttert Irft nnetonday fon Detroit, where she will 'visit, Weeds. • Mrs. J. 17. Galbraith' spent erected days with friends in Toronto, ret nin- itigon Monday. Mies Verna McCall, Torentn, spent the weekend with her patents, George and Mrs. McCA11. Jon, and Mrs, Speirs, Mrs. Dunbar end Wei. llollenger wete visitors in Gu elph an Saturday. George Hal yards and grtusdsnu, Master bredludwe.rdeare epeuding a week in London wtth the former's son well rets dry," t anal daughter, Mrs. Geo, Edvrotas and grandson, Master Willie Edwards returned after a week'+ viii in London. (•lPCI. l: and -Stir, hrr"nann and ebitdi e,,, of To,v„to, uric waiters o itern J. 1. and te.s K. el ni. S:,u, i:iy, uylveiiter Vex returned home from a2 tont„lir' vitt tti,h Lis brother, Arthur Fr' of Rmsen, .Manitoba, Mies elaeon rettimed to her Imine. in t ,colon 1/11 Morduy last, after sp'ncline.rvernl week: in t;russets, ' Ronc. E Rryans, ut'('uledo, Ohio, le bete uu ti vi -ii ir+Nee his fat het, Wm,' t3t'yars, who 1. ill with pneumonia. Miss I'L,vlli- Lewin, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, teturtn^ti to her grand. parents, Mr and Mas Biker. of Bel- mont, after an extended visit at the St. J •he's 0, v. Mao. Will. Spoir eel urned from a visit at 'F•,rntun and C,inelph, We urn pleased to know that Mts. Kern- ey is imp: caving in health, Clots. and cin. lir9a,+e, of Colborne, and Frank Brveno, of H'.niiltnn, are here coving to the illness of Wm. Bryans, father of the visitors. Ex•Senatot hl F. and :die, Borden, of Mahe, were visitors with W. H. and Mrs M"enders hest week, wo'r'e enroute to their home at dehnshore. Idaho. Nelson and Mrs. Bricker, of Flint, Mich., spent last week at the home of Mrs. Jane Walker, Turnberry street South, the latter being a daughter of Mrs. '.Va'k, r, The many Brussels friends of Mee. h C. Richards will be pleased to know that she has so far recovered as to be able 110 leave the hospital and is now in her hntue, thougb quite weak, still slowly gaining each day. David R. Cunningham is able to be around again after being laid aside for a couple of weeks as the result of a had gash he received in his ankle while cutting noon on the farm of his brother in Morrie Township. Ed, and Mts. Kerley, of Brighton, Ont., were calling on old friends in town last Wednesday. .Ed. gave TRE' POST a r call and talk; d over the old football- games hoz!: in lPO4 and '5. Mr. Kerley is now run- ning a gettts' furnishing store at Brightor, We were glad to see him. Jas. and ans. Hunter, accompanied by their wives, all of Detroit, were recent visitors with Brussels friends, making the trip by automobile. The gentlemen were framer well-known residents of town, being sons of the late \V. T Hunter, and have been on the American side for a good :tinny rears, >J� Church Notes ra •:r 'it ''i d'. POST WAS LATE Shortly after the Post Reese 3 had started, a break occurred and we were delayed a da in finishing our edition. Many telephone calls had to be an- swered, stating why The Post had not arrived, iy • 8 d• r . d' • NEW BOOKS AT LiBRARY The following are the new Fiction' books placed in the Public Library: The Prudence Daughter—Hueston Wild Geese--0stenso. Rufus—Richmond The Kingdom Round the Corner— Dawson. The Man Who Rose Again—Hock- ing. St. Jonh's Church Last Sunday Rev. R. S. Jones, 13. A., of Genie, took the services in St. John's church, and conducted Harvest Thanksgiving services at Walton in the afternoon. United Church Anniversary services will be held in the United Church on Sunday next morning and evening. Rev. A. W. Bartter B. D., the pastor, will occupy the ulpit. A special thank -offering will x a eceived. b x• On Monday o vening a social even- ing will bespen itt the Sunday room when a good program will be mem- berseand adherentsvisextended. Melville Presbyterian Church Next Sabbath evening the service in Melville church will he withdrawn on account of the anniversary servic- es in tire united chat ch. The services in Melville church last Sabbath morning and evening were conducted by Rev. T. J. Robineon, of Stratford, who spoke in the morning from Hebrews 4;12, The Word of God is diving and active," and 1I Cor. 20, "The 'Divine yes has sounded in Him ; for in Him is the yes which at. flims all the promises of Plod,” The world in which we live is a world of doubt and gneetion, Men are main - tactile: • asking gneetione. Of these Does God still spank to men.? .Those who are living in close communion with God know that the Weed of God ie still analog., active forth working In the heatte of. men and that God stili speaks to men, Is life worth liv- ing 7 Obedience to God makes life worth while, When a man thee, does he live again 7 Ln Christ we have the enswee to this qqueetion, Christ spoke of hie life fie a deetettse going out from the limitations of this life to the fuller life with (hod, Al, the evening set•v' e Mr. Robinson took tis ]els text, Jtt 8 t 85 and 86, "The servant abideth not in the house forever, but the Sort ebideth ever, If the Sot: therefore shall make yarn tree, yo shall be free indeed. No tsne eau tie free in :lite world unless freed by the Son. The Divine element working in lam human life casts vetsitt, There is a Divine element in every life that can be touched, Carter Schotarshiips ' 1925 The Minister of Education armour:. res herewith the twelfth award of the scholarships provided for by the will of the late J. 1, Garter of Sarnia. xa. These scholarships are :awarded to the three candidates who obtained the highest marks on or not more than ten papers of the 1925 June Upper School examinations in the City of Toronto and in each of the twenty- four counties, or groups of counties. The value of the scholarships are as. follows: (1) To the competitor who obtained the highest aggregate of marks, 3100; (2) To the one who ranked second on the aggregate, 960; (3) to the one who ranked third on the aggregate, 340. Cheques for the amounts awarded will be issued by the Provincial Treys- urer, in due course, to those named below, and will be sent in care of the Principal of the school from which they were candidates: Huron -1, Thomas M. Cutt, Gode- rich; 2, Beryl Salter, Clinton; 3, Isa- belle E. Fraser, Clinton. Perth -1, Lyall M. Sprung, Strat- ford; 2, John F. McConnell. Strat- ford; 3, Horace B. Johnston, Strat- ford. B$uce-1, Georgina. Bnrgoss, Wal- kerton; 2, Jean F. Maney, Chesley; 3, Andrew C. Greene, Chesley. Brussels citizens were much inter- ested in the Carter Scholarships this year. ForHuron Co. Miss Beryl Salter, who parents were former residents of Brussels, captured second prize, while in Toronto, Leon B. Leppard• whose mother was formerly Miss Lizzie Jackson, and a sister of H. L. Jackson, of town, captured first prize.. We congratulate the young people upon their success. EVENTS OF WEEK Operators' Chairman see sno set- tlement of U. S. coal strike in sight. r,. + A •,• League of Nations Council de- mands that Balkan countries stop war, va+ f Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighen had ft crowded house at Massey Hall, Tor- onto, to hear him Monday evening. �1 sit as c will ha les Fitzpatrick SirC atth x p mmi sion s on Co British Bits ofHague Tribunal at Washington, on, + 5 6' Robert John Flemming, four times Mayor of Toronto, and former gener- al manager of the Toronto Street Railway, passed away suddenly on Monday morning: The late Mr, Flem- ming was born in what is now Tor- onto, Peter Ryan passed away at his home in Toronto on Monday evening at the age of 82 years. Mr. Ryan Was former Registrar of Deeds m East Toronto. The deceased had been a prominent figure in the political life of Toronto. He had been in ill health for a year, + 0,111 Mrs. John A. Cameron eldest dem- cider Hon. W. S. Fieldin , for• nierlof de Minister of tnerlyFetieral Minxs tFinance, died Friday 'Horning at an Ottawa Hospital after a lengthy. illness, Mrs, int Cameron was widely known the h took Capital, .Born in Halifax, she up residence with her father there in 1896; Mrs. Cameron was twlc o mar, ried, her first husband .being McAfee. Teel We Have 'Em Blessings on thee, little dame, Bare -back girl, knees the same, With thy turned -down silken holm, And thy short transparent clothee, With thy bobbed hair's jaunty grace, And the make-up on thy face; With tby red lips reddened more Smearedwith lipstick from the store, From my heard give thee'Joy — Glad that I was barn 11 boys