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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1925-12-30, Page 1VOL:. 54 NO, g8 2,00 per antit101 in advance ERUSSEL ONTARIO, WEDNESDA Y, DECEMBER 30, X9 5 Happy New Year WE want to thank you ardi all the 'other fellow 1 V citizens o'f this c oml"ilunty for your generous patronage, for your cor;adenre in our integrity and in our ability to servn`you, And now as the old year passes and ,,ells and shouts herald the coming of 1920tre wish to extend to you and yours the sincerest of Good Wishes for Prosperity, Health and Happi• ness. The Palace Bakery , W. E, WILLIS - Proprietor Da The Surroundingtract s ! �"I�A! �+2« tom: � ..,' � .+!i! �+ 5�3»�+.e►�a2! � :M«i�� :�S' ;war �,«:»:� 3Mti .'»:� WINGHAM Mts. Richard Herdsmen died in her 91st year, on Thursday last, - She was one of Winghum's'pioneer citizens,, and was born in Killiutareity, in the County of Armagh, Ireland, in 1835, cooling to Canada 53 yea..•a ago, of u hick time tithe has lived 51 years in Wingham. Her maiden name was Rachael Mellough, marrying Richard Herdsman just before c01niug to Wingharn, who predeceased her 22 years ago. Site conducted a millinery burliness irr Wingham for 25 years, and was the first citizen to have a prick'building eree.ted in Wingham. She lessees two nieces and one neph. rw in Clonus : Mrs. J, Gartelm, of iViegare Palls ; Mrs.'rhomes Pilgrim, Hamilton, and W. 3. F, Malingh, of of Toronto. In religion, she was a Electio it Card s n The Electors. of Grey. Ladies and Gentlemen: After sitting at the Council Board as Councillor for 2 years, T am ROW a candidate for the office of Deputy Reeve. If elected I will endeavor to conduct the affairs of the township on sound business principles, both here and at the County Council. Wishing you all a prosperous New Year Wilbur H. Turnbull. Ladies and Gentlemen, Am in the field for ofate of Town- ship Councillor for Grey and solicit your vote and influence next Monday in aiding my election. Wishing you the season's compli- ments, Yours truly, Garfield Baker. Ladies anti Gentlemen: As I am in the field for the posi- tion of Councillor for 1926 in Grey Township, •1 would be pleased to re- ceive your Support next Monday, I wish you a happy and prosperous New Year. • Yours truly, tl Timothy Nolan. Ladies and Gentlemen: Having been nominated for Reeve of Grey Township, I hereby -solicit your vote and influence at next Mon- day's election. If elected I will en- deavor to fulfil the duties both in the Township and at the County Council to the best of my ability, Wishing you a prosperous and Happy New Year. Yours truly, John McNabb. Ladies and Gentlemen: Having been nominated to stand foe the Council Board of Grey Town- ship, I hereby solicit your whole hearted support, an Monday next. if chosen I will endeavor to servo your interests faithfully. Wishing you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year. Yours truly, Oliver Hemingway. Electors of Grey, Ladies and Gentlemen: I am seeking the olftce of Reeve of the Township. I have served 8 years tit the Comity Council as a Deputy Reeve anti 4 years as a Court - cilia, 1 will be 'very pleated to have your support end vote, as it will not be possible to see you personally. If elected 1 will do my best to advenoo eve interest of the municiealit in every 1 Y as ccongnnic manlier as possible; as I have endeavored try do in the past.. Wishing you the adtson's tsemlhli* tihetatd. - Yours truly, J. r'. Co►Ilne,' Presbyterian. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon from the home of Miss Clow to the Wing - ham cemetery, CRANBROOK A dance will he held on Thursday evening, Dec. 31st, in Dunbar's Hall, Ethel, Gents, 56c, ladies free. Good orchestra in attendance JAMESTOWN Miss Elva Ramsay lute returned' home after spending the past month in Paisley. Mrs, Wm, Woods, Tiverton, is spending the. holidays with bee sis- ter, tries. D. Rntusay. On Thursday evening, December 17th, theanqu tl Oltriitmas entertain- ment put on by pupils and young people of S. S. No. 10, Motrin, was held in Victoria Ball, Jamestown, 00 account of the stormy night, a large crowd wasn't expected, but be- fore the program commenced, the hall was filled to capacity. J. 0. Higgins, President of Bluevale Literary Society, acted as Obnirniat in a vety capable manner. The following pro- gram was successfully carried, out : speech, George Johnston ; chorus. children, "How do you do" , Chair- man's address ; upside-down drill, 5 •boy,; recitation, Dorothy Wright; selection, orchestra : Recitation, "A Christmas Tree farm." ()Hann Stavin; Dialogue, "A good little girl," school child' en ; recitat'on, Janet Stakes; chorus, young people of Punkin Hollow ; real tation, "Family Troubl- es," Jean Wheeler ; reading, "Spec:. lolly Jitn,"-Doreen JicicMier ; dial- ogue, "Mr. Pratt's decision" ; "Chor- us, "How we caught Santa," child- ren ; stneking drill, 8 ahildten: rec- itatinu, "A Le.dy Santa Chins," Joyce Edgar ; recitation. "God bless us ev- pry one," Stewart McLennan_ ; se'ect- ion, nrrbestra ; Dialogue, "'D • Cure ales' Inlay day" ; ohm ns, "John Gun and Joe Grouch," children ; cecitat- A - Happy New Year Councillor Fred. Rowland Wishes the Electors of the Township of Grey a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Brussels United Church REV, A. W, BARKER. Si. 0. MINISTER Sunday, Jan. 3rd New Year's Services Il a.m.-Publie Worship, "The Upward Climb" 8 pen. -Sabbath School nes- Sian end Bible Classes - 7 part ---Public Worship. "'the Motive of a Great Life" Tuesday -Y. P. Society. Wednesday -Prayer and Praiser eeeviee, t'rida y -»Choir rehoSrsal, - New Advertisements Farm for safe -Robert Oophrane Anneal 0leetl,'q -!tn at Reign R t auction Sale -Albert E Eoareter CleeStet-G. A . Headman Clnrd aR,Th e L,ettee&Beleier Omand Slli Rafter es o Be ndas Ree -shorted it 0. l Pottso Donee -we N O. Potts Andras Doutgr Rooetyera for tale -John epelr Happy wptorsn a -W n. Hollinger Bakery Election Onrd--Prod. Rewinud starting the New Year -P, R. Smith Eleotion card -Timothy Nolan Election card -John hl ()Hebb • Election card -Garr. Raker Election cord -wither Turnbull Dry cordwood -Gordon H. Whitfield Election card -O. Dentin mai, Election card -J, F. Colilute ...._ - Sestety inn, "A timely suggestion," Helen Eckmiee ; tableau, "Wanted, a wife" ; recitation, Olive Edgar; duet, "Kid Days," Mossie Milligan and Dor- een Eckruier ; dialogue, "The In- telligence officer" ; chorus, young people ; recitation, "Save a little Christmas," ; Glen Eckuhier ; dial- ogue. '"Stick to your word, Gal' chows, "Ohristrnae Time," children visit from Santa ; selection, er- chestra ; "God save the King," WALTON. Grey electors will have'to vote on Monday. A Holiday dance will be held in the U. F. O. hall on Manley, nee. 31st, Hogg Orchestra will supply the music, JAMES KziwcwoOD TujtNBULL DE - °EASED -There pass( d away at Itis home in Strnthcona, A1ta., on Der, 5th, James Kirkwood Tarn bull form- erly of this locality, being an old Wal- ton boy having been raised here. About 20 years ago be went West with his wife, formerly Miss Margaret Faulkner, of Teeswater. High blood - pressure was the cause of his death at the age of 65 years, 11 months and 3 days. Ile was a man of sterling worth ; a kind friend and neighbor, highly esteemed byall who knew him. He was the son of the let e Walter and Mrs. Turnbu•il and the third child of a family of twelve. He leaves to mourn, . Ws loss his beloved wife, four sisters, Mrs. Geo. Waugh, of'l'eeswaber ; Mrs. Geo, Candler, Mrs. Jas, McMillan, Miss Marion, of Strathcane, also four broth- ers, Robert, John, Andrew, of Strath. cone, and Charles, of Kinsella, Alta, A sister, Mee. T, Grintoldby, and two brothers, Thomas and Walter, pre- deceased him. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Mc- Intosh, of Knox church,- on Tuaadey afternoon, from the undertaking par. loos of Wainwright 8c Jackson. .L - terment tooit-place in MountPieasm t cemetery. The .pallbearers were : A. Sperling, John Black, W. Edgar, A, Carter, J. R. Hamilton std H. Doug- las. Beautiful floral tributes were re- ceived ft cm hie wife, Otters and broth- ers, Robert Turnbnlland family, Tom, Bert and Gordon Candler, Walter and Mrs, Geimoldbv, John and Mrs. Camp- bell and family, Harry and Mrs. Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. Peterson and Miss Susie McIntyre. Ernest and Mrs. Itoss, Mr. and Mrs. M,:Gee, 11. and Mrs. Hancock and fancily, Mr. and Mts. McIntyre and Knox church. Ladies' Aid. Those attending the -fun- eral frntn a distance were Chas. and Mrs. Turnbull, Walter and. Mrs.. Gtintnldbv and sons, 1•leubeet and' Frank, of Kiosella, Albert, and Mr, trod Mrs. alclntyre, of Ferioosh, Al- berta. The funeral lyra largely at- tended by a host, of relatives and friends, WROXETER Miss Jean Wylfa is spending a week in Toronto. T. Henry and fainly spent Christ- mas Day in Orangeville. Clarence White and family are the guests of Reeve Henneberg. Mrs. Thos. Brown and children are spending a meek in Toronto. Thos. Hoperoft and family were Christmas visitors in Weston. Stewart and Mrs. McNaughton were holiday visitors in London. Robt. White and Jas. Rolston, Detroit, are holiday visitors hero. Rev. Dr. Brown preached ie tha United Church, Teeswatcr, on Sun- day. i%Iiss Katlileen Rutherford, Tor- onto, is spending a few days at her home here. E. Rann and family. London, were holiday visitors with the forma's parents here. Kenneth Gibson, Toronto, spent the week end with his parents, Thos. and Mrs. Gibson. Misses Cassie Harris and M. Stew- art, Toronto, were recent guests of Miss Mary Harris. Holbert and Mrs. Dopew: and little daughter, Toronto, are guests at the home of R. •Stocks.' Leslie McLaughlin and daughter, Nellie, of Oshawa, called on relatives in the village this ceelc. 0. Struthers of the Bank' of Com- morce staff, visited over the holiday at his home in Stratford,' The following school trustees were recently elected by acclamation, 13, Martin, Geo. Paulin, N. Loutitt. Robert and Mrs. Black have re- turned from ti visit. with their daugh- ter. Mrs, 13. Whitmore, Harriston. • Misses Dorothy and Margaret Mc- Tavish, Toronto, are spending a week With their mother, Mrs. D. McTavish. Mrs. S. Dobbs, Benton; Miss I91iz- abeth Sancleeon, Kingston, alai ;Alex. Sanderson, Toronto, are spending the Christmas vacation with their ar- s p ents, D. D. and Mrs. Sanderson, Amongst the teachers who are spending the Chl'istreas vacations at their hones here are: Ashton Monis- ore St. Catharines; i1'lisses Elva I•lup- fee, Sudbury; Beatrice How, .agues ll'LeKerchor, Mt. For- est; Jennie Allan, Toronto; Blamer Douglas, Bedford Mills. Christmas services, which were largely attended, were held in the United Church Sunday. The pastor, Rev, A. D. Armstrong. preached in the morning attd in the. evening the address was given by Alex Sander- son, son of 1). D. Sanderson, Snecinl Chriathhhas music was well rendered at both services. After a few }mere' illness, the &rah took risen Thursday evening., of Mary Ann Yea, wife of William Trams(, T-Tntvicl.. Decratsed, who was in her '69th year, was a life-long rosi. tient of this nrirhbothood, whhene elle was held in htgheet esteem. She is survived by her husband who is at Eggs 58C': Keep your beans laying by feeding Ground Bone, which is well known to be the best egg-produc- ing feed, Try it. Plata your order In ad- vance as ;it Is impossi- ble to keep a snooty on hand. Ba.eker Bros. - present critically I11, and three sons, William, Gorrier Milton, at home, and Gordon, Wingham. A private funeral service was held at the home Sun- day afternoon, conducted by the Rev, A, D. Armstrong, interment being made in the Wroxeter cemetery. Six nephews of the deceased were the pall bearers. . GREY Be sure and vote ob Monday. A Happy New Year to our readers 1 The ratepayers are sorry to see Reeve 3. J. McOntchenn drop out, Miss Olive Cooper, 12, N„ of Detroit. spent the holiday at her home, 10th Con, Edwin Kreuter, of Chicago, is spending a few days with friends and relatives. Leouerd Kreuter, of the Bank of Montreal, Kingston, spent Christmas at his home. Alex. and Mrs. Speiran, had a fine Christmas present when Santa Claus brought a fine baby girl, - -Mrs. J. H. Wade, of Fordwich, and Mrs, Corn Whitfield of Detroit. spent the Christmas holidays at the home of their brother, Peed Tuck, 14th- .. Orin A dance will be held on Thursday evening, Dec. 31st, in Dunbar's Hall, Ethel, Gents, 55c, ladies free. Good orchestra in attendance. Albert V. Foevester is bolding a clearing auction sale of farm stock, implements, etc, on Thursday, Jan. 14th, Lot 14, Cop, 12. See list in this issue. Samuel Houston, of Grand View, Man., is here on a visit with old friends on the 16th Con. He is a son of the late James Houston, and went West about 25 years ago. It is 12 years since the visiter was East. Elgin H. Porter and bride are spend- ing a month . or. - two at the form - Pr's parental home, We are glad to have them with us as this is the first time Mrs. Porter has been in tbispeet. We wish them many yenta of wedded bliss. Following is the report .of S, S. No. 10, for Nov, and Dec, The asterick denotes absence. Greta Baker ob- tained the highest number of stars for the Fall terns. SR, IV -Greta Raker 67 ; **Wilma Baker 51. JR, IV -Alma Patterson 76 ; Pearl Carn- nchah 72 ; i11ay Carnochan 00 ; Isobel Speiran 64 ; *Wilda Baker- 08. JR, HT -Lawson Whitfield 64 • "Arthur Neabel52. SR, 1I -Glen Dilworth S9; Susie Neabel 86 ; *Pearl Baker 62, JR, II-Norina Speiran 67 ; Delmer Dilworth 65; *Vance Baker 33. I- Carman Baker good, PR, A. -Frank Ward, Gladys Ward. PIt. B-hluriel Hack w ell. IILERE KnAu rcc, Teacher. The following is : the report of Christmas examinations held at S. S. Nn, 4, Grey. * absent in one nr ntot•e exam inutious. SR. IV -Leonard Beckett 69 ; Jackson 1ticCntcheon 66, JR. IV-0extrude Matin (37 ; Howard Savage 67. Sit. III -Stella Sellers (39 ; 'Helen McAllister 07 ; Laurie Hudson 65; *Margaret Sellers 04; Laura .lack. titt 02; Renee Beckett 60 ; Wilfred Savnge 56. SR II --Wallace Beckett 71 1 *George McKay 52 Morley John - stile 85 ; Doris. McAllister 80 ; Bari Grhuhuer 73 ; Ketittelh Sellers 73 Carl Grimmer 59 Sit PR -Carroll Johnston good. JR PR -Howard McKay excellent. Gertrude Willie, Laura Savage. Margaret Grimmer, Sheldon Jacklin gond. Merteanee M'cDoL*uALL, Teacher, Fox FARettxa,-The following clip- ping from' the Innisfeil (Alberta) pap- , r, t'efers to a former resident of the 9th 0011, of Grey :---Geo Ostohy, who haslaunched into what ie becoming one of Canada's leading industries, namely fox farming, received his eon- eignment of stock consisting of four ihaire sante time ago, Mr, Oxtoby purchased two pairs with the.peovien that the foxes etay on the ranch until be was pt•epared to take care of them. Shute then they have increased to four and a half eopples, Mr. Oxtoby sold the odd one and is commencing here with four couples of splendid animals, well worth a visit to his farm two miles South of town. Mr, Oxtoby bum erected oomuindious quarters for Itis stock and will glndly welcome any vi.itots tip to Dec, 14th, but after Chet date it is deemed advisable to give the animals as much privacy as possible. A very pretty wedding was sol• etnuized in St. Paul's United ;emeriti Wiehipeg,' on December 10th. 1025, at the hour of 6 80, when Janet Melee, daughter of ltnbt, and Mrs. Craik, of Winnineg, became tite bride of Elgin Gogh Porter, eon of Mrs. 1, Porter Br'iiseele, Crttaan, The bride entered the (Meech nn the attn r.f lher rather to the strains of Lnhengein's Wed ting Match, and warm a heenuhilcg gown of white (ape tie shone tt"ier. reed with penile, mei ere -Met len veil and wreath of (rano' blossoms. Fit earri(r; a tr gnat; of Onhpiia rases nted lity.,.f.the-valley. The wee ettt,ndtr•r (tphoe sestet, Rnherta, tvhn wore n a ,toof pond) rrrnrget re (ripe ,u -ii bandette 501 with ltrititarts tele env. ',red a 11(1110. of 011)Mnhia roses Thr, (iuwer lull, Mere of ilia hr•itle, looked Mott ming in a frnek til" 01,1(1 (temente The einem wee ra trntlptl lit' ilia lhe'nih. er, It 11. Pot ter, (learnt,, (lion. 'I'he rot emnnv wee pi's1nrnrd by Rev l'1', nee 'Mont on. finning the elatntntr of the i'R•ielrr, 3n tree Ornikehneike 'antlered the 'metalled ante, "Re. entree," Atter the Ceremony, a re. Holiaayoance ^IN^ U. F. 0, HALL - WALTON Thursday ev'g, Dec. 31 Hogg Orchestra will supply the Music.. Gents 75 ets. - ceptlon was held at the home of the bride where a buffet luncheon was sat ed The evening was spent in tousle and dancing until midnigiht, af- ter which the guests numbering be. tween fifty and sixty, departed to their homes, wishing the happy couple many years of happiness. The bride and groom left on the 4 30 p. m. tiain Sunday for Toronto and Hea- ven points. The bride travelled in a rust coat trimmed with fur and hat to match. On their returnthey will reside in Winnipeg. bu llieetil ill Noeure raoN Grey noneinareTnt big list of candidates on Monday and a lively discussion place when the candidates started to disarms the Municipal natters, Those nominated were :.Ileeve-J, J. Mcdutcheon, Jno. McNabb, Robert Livingstone, Frank. Collins and John Grant Deputy reeve -Thos. McDonald, Fred Row- land, Wilem. Tornbu I, Robert Liv- ingstone, A. L. Taylor and John U. Turn bnl1. Commit -Wilbur Turnbull, Fred Rowland, Harry Keys, Oliver Hemingway, Jos, Pearson, Timothy Nolan, John Oliver, James McKay, Garfield Baker and Silas Johnston. On Tuesday evening, those who had qualified to run were : for reeve -F, Collins, J. McNabb and R. Living- stone. Deputy reeve -Thos. McDon- ald, Wilbur Turnbull and. J. E. Row - lend. Councillors -Harty Keys, Fred 'Rowland. Garfield Baker, Oliver Hem- ingway, Jos. McKay and T. Nolan, Election will be held on Monday. MORRIS A Happy New Year to our readers. No election this yea. Council goes in by acclamation. Everett Nichol, Detroit, is visiting at his father's Ed. Nichol, 5th line, John McNeil, of Detroit, is spend- ing the holidays with his father, Alex. McNeil, 5th lithe. - Messrs, Laurence and Henry Arm- strong, Windsor, are holidaying at Wm. Armstrong's, 5th line. Miss Lillian McArter, teacher, near Brechin, Ont., is visiting ruder the parental roof during the vacation, - Art and Mrs. Hull and family, of Kitchener, and Miss Margaret Mc- Neil, also of Kitchener, are visiting at the home of Alex, McNeil. Walt. and Mire, Messer and child- ren, Palmerston, ate- their Christmas goose at the home of the letter's father, Wm, Armstrong, 5th line, CARD os' 1.'rrJorxe. - Mrs. Join) 3. McCaughey and family wish to thtuik the many neighbors and friends for their kind deeds and sympathy in (hair midden bereavement, They have their heartfelt thanks. Time. and Mrs, Russell, of 011ie- ago, Roy Passmore, Detroit, and ttliss Mildred Passmore, Holland Centre, were welcome Christmas visitors tit Phe home of Mrs. James Russell, 5th line, John 'McNeil, Detroit ; Arthur 13011 and family, Kitchener; and Mrs. Ins., E. Nichol, Toronto, were holiday vis- itors at the home of Alex. and Mrs. McNeil. Mrs. Nichol is an stunt to the hostess arta will coe three bet stay for some time, NostusArtoN MxETisal.-The Nom- ination meeting passed off fairly quietly en Monday and after the smoke cleared away the old Council went back into power by aeelamation. 0ouneillor Elston Cardif was nnmin- ,tted for reeve, buil aieea Far rho Council Board agaiogle' nd Messn', A, Smith and G. Alcock, who had been nominated for the Council, relit el in favor of the old Boat•d, R. Procter was Chairman at the meeting at the close of the nomination. THE POST wishes the 1920 Council a prosperous year. The following is the monthly report' of S. S. No. 9, Martis, for December. * means absent for all exams, H is honors. Jit. IV -Walter Pease 76 13 ; Walter Sihnrtreed 67.5, Sat. IV- Ftiank Kirkby 68.75 ; Mabel Bewley 68.5. Jit. III-Sbuetb Bryaes 76.75 li • Clifford. Pease 58.75 ; Tommy Kirkby 53 75 ; *Aaiun, Bewley, 11 - *Isabelle Alcock • Beacham Alcock (absent all month). 1 -May Sheet. reed, Lloyd Pease, PRmxtsn-Walter Bentley. Lloyd Pease, Ruth Alcock. No. on roll 15, average attendance 1I, 0, McGow tr, Tr'ttchpr, Jonwr J, Mc0A'utu cr Dins SUD- DENLY. -- Death came suddenly to John J. McCaughey at his home. LA 16, Con. 7, on 'Thursday morning, Dec, 240, He was born in the town- ship and spent his whole life here. He was a man or uttueut) relent health until about a year ago when his heart started to bother him, had been feeling better the past couple et weeks. ' By hie death Morris township Inures One Or its hest oil -teens, a gond neighbor, loving father rttict free hos• hand, Bit leaves to mourn hie slits, hie wifel(fnru,ierlythilse (`alien ofHallett township), anti three elntidren ---two 5,1114 (lOreneen oma ,ln orth) tet home, and nuedaughter,Mee GPM lee Malty, of Orley township, 13' is tow, mei i tee sal ' nu cvpc he s ere re Matt Centrrt.l•Inlle't; Mre. retttk Seim fpr, Sen.fmth ; and Mrs, 1) J. O'Reily, inteeiennd ; Man one brother, Merritt 'Oren trolley, Lendnit. Pilo fnnnrn, vn4 largrly aitptcdetl on ,Saiordnv morning to - Bt. Ai'ithenee 14 0 Chu reit,. 13t•nsorl4, of whirr he was it devnttl, member, and ftot» 1het'r to St. Ant Mose alertery lt.+v Pre Mel-lnelt. emulated the Masa The pelt beeper= tu'e Wni Pnllnrk, N•ieno 1�'i(hnlann, 3 R, MrC(,rnt,111,10, (hien, Make, 0. J. O'}teil V etnd R•ttceu I- Npahi't, A mn sig 11,,a0 'Nom a Monte re Fittandlr,te tit Naval wave :-t entik and ,Mee Vrhu.' ler, Seai'nrtlh ; I), 3, and Mrs. O'Reily, te 13( achwood ; Matt, turd Mrs. Corbett, [fuliett I 8 John Oarbert'atd Miss Eileen, Clinton; wild Ir. M(cCauglieq and nut+, Louie, of London, BELGRAVE Leslie W. suer hits, McDpugall; and their' little daughter, Lillian Dorean, spent their Christmas holidays with the former's urochee and hie aunt. Mrs, Ceaear, Belgrave, Robert and Mise Mary McDougall, of Wingham, were also present. MONCRIEFF A. dance will be held iii Pratte' Hall, Moucrieff, on New Year's nighty, Jan, 1, Monictieif Orchestra will supply the music, Everyone welcome. Gordon Whitfield and Brea) Stotlx- ere motored to Stratford last. Wed- nesday evening and witnessed the Stratford es Windsor hpckey match, A dance will be held on Thursday evening, Dec. Siet, in Dunbar's Hall, Ethel. Gents, 55c, ladies freer. Good orchestra ? , attendance. ETHEL. Noble McKee, of Grimsby, is hol- idaying in Ethel. Mies Ella Peat eon is spending a week at the home of Jas, Pearson, Mies Maud Bryans, of Brussels, paid a business visit to the village last week. Mies Jane McLennan, of Chatham, is spending a few days at her home here. Mrs. W. 11. Love spent a few days with her daughter., Mrs. Alex. Speir- an, returning home Monday, Harold Love is speudiug a week at his home here. We are pleased to re- port that Harold is much improved in health. Miss Edna McLelland, of Clifford, and Miss Mary McLelland, of George- town, are spending the holidays at their home here. Stanley Hall, ivho is attend -Fire Victoria College, Toronto, is spending the vacation at hie home in Brussele and with his boot leis, George and Roy, here. PUBLIC MEETIRG.-A public.:meet- ing of the citizens of Ethel will be held in the Bank, on Monday evening, Jan. llth, from 7 to 8 o'clock, for the purpose of electing Trustees for the viilege• Entt a . 121 J. A. and Mrs. Cole, of Flint, Mich., rs have been renewing old acquantances in Ethel and locality, They are very much taken up with their.new home 0n the American side, where Mr. Cole holds a good position. S Andrew Bremner is busy these days fixing up his house on Oon. 4, and we would not be surprised to see Andrew giving up his membership in the bachelor club very soon to settle down and keep the home fires. burn- ing We are glad to report that Master Harold Gilkinson, who has been so seriously i11, le rapidly recovering and was able to eat his Christmas dinner with the family. Surely such an incident would make a merry Christmas for that family while the great majority of the homes of the land have reason to be thankful too for continued health during the year. One would think that every man ill the Township was in the Village on Monday to hear the nomination speeches and from all reports the same old line of talk was put across by some of the old timers. The el- ectors must vote 'as they see fit, ir- respective of this platform oratory. If Jas. McCutcheon decides to stand again for Reeve he ought to have the support of every one an this section and we wish hint success, too. Owing to the Lime lost on account of the measles epidemic, Ethel Public School teachers and pupils did not prepare a concert for the general pub. Iic this year. However, a committee of four pupile. namely, Dorothy Pear, Doris Gill, Jack Sanders and Wesley McNeil, were appointed to prepare a short program. This having been done with slight assistance frons the teachers, the pupils asked their pat' - outs and friends to the schoot on Tuesday ,afternoon, Deo. 22nd, at 2 o'clock, The program of 20 numbers was then given, Santa Claus, in the pet•eou of Albert Kreuter, appeared et the close awl dietributed Lo all the pupils from a heavily -laden and met - lily decorated Tree. The teachers" were also remembered by their re- speetive blesses. Speeches were given by J, E. Rowland, Chairman of the Trustee Board, S, 0. Howlette and an ex -pupil, Eddie Kreuter. Before singing the National Anthem, Mr. Rowland moved a vote of appreeia• tion to the pupils aud taaehets for liar eillcientpresentation of the various numbers, The following is the report of y. S. No, , i'ey, (Ethel), r°;;1.1 or file Fall tetra11, Tdhe percentages given alive been detertuined by weekly ex. aminations. Those marked with en asterisk have missed one OL' more ex. aminttbions. V OLAsut Roxy Riw. hurl d6 ; eJ)cnothy Ireat•,i9. Sit 1V._. Blanche Rowland 74 ; Doris Gill 07 ; *Lorne Vndden 66 ; Wesley McNeil 65 t Jnck Sanders 03 ; ~'Dorothy Franklin. Jit. IV« -.*Muriel Michel 64 ; *13 '1na Pea rklio 62; Jean Sand ere 60, Sit. III -Albert, KraOter 64 h Calvin. Kreuter 57. • JR I1I---*Della McInnis 60 t jilt McNeil 61 ; Gordon - Sleighliholtn .l•I , , *Kee froth Krtutter 511 ; *Hazel 19 astral) 47 ; Tom Sander's 401 *Velma Hamilton 88 Jrxst R l3on1sr Examined to Spall., A.ritb. I3eog, Retid, Lit., Writing., M. Work and Daily Wnrk Set 11--Orma Gill 74; slum 111aie ,cis 06 ; L"P Allen Ward. lnty 88 ; *Muir Mirhel 57 ; Alien aek'lrt 53' InIT--I,Aitit Iteleti.m'' 68; Nelson Sl'ighIhelm 47 nor Bowe 38 ban I -Alex. McNeil 651 f,nh'ne D„ejere 1'te'52(m'enent only tee rile melte) .let 1.-e A erbt Fe,c."-lino .00(1;1 ell.athlpan „; (Y, v ,• u, M "rjury BrowRn11 0162, 0 PatraAtimie Aria \'Vet"alnue ,Iran I',nnku , rk welient, ; Fred (lost,., %Vinnifeed 111•. cored B. PRtutgat. ll',11, illhtnrt 14rnwrh, [tops (Itueninahn,n, t.x rallrnt ; f1ol,'n (.„1'p, O,t,d ; 1,tnVrt prole, fele: Mushy (iiteieemi, (,Inert, fee 2 tmntih„). A PltheiCtt--- Ail Ient ell Aieittie dtn. Mem hv kraut et, Willie 0.00. good SV O. RisnMME P. irwit tl. levee M. Preeetiilt, Aelletaut, L* KERR, Fropietor Mrs, W, Gill spent Chnstmas Atwood, Rev. and Nee D Me Guest spent a few d hys at their berme in Ripley and Kincardine. Mx Flow e t l t enjoying no a weeks holidays at Niagara ih &Dilute and Mrs. Howlett, Jack and Mrs, Slennnon and Mathe ritte, of Breslau, spent: a few days at - the termer's home here, A dance will be held an Thursday evening, Dec. 31st, in Dunbar's Hall, Ethel. Gents 55e, ladies free, Good orchestra in attendance. Rev, and Mrs. D. M. Guest wish to extend their thanks to the congregae tion of Union United Church for the splendid Christmas gift of three loads of oats and a big fat goose. Remember the special New Year's service in Ethel United Church on Sunday next at 7 p.m. There is no better way to start the New Year right than to goo to church the first Sunday and then keep it up for 52 Sundays. Everybody welcome. Huron Count. y Nominations Blyth. -Reeve, James Dodds and Dr. W. J. Milne. Councillors, E. Geddes, H. Dexter, W. Logan, John Weymouth, S. Leslie, F. A. Kershaw, G. White and C. Fingland (four). Trustees, J. Maines, Mrs. T. Gardner, R. Watt, L. Hilborn, J. Hoover, J. S. Chellew, A.:Taylor (three). Utilities F. G. Kershaw (acclamation). Exeter -Reeve, C. P. Hooper, W. A. Sanders, C. B. Snell. Council, J, . Hawkins, L. J. Psnhaie, J. Davis, John R. Wilson, N. Ogden, W. H. Armstrong, Eli Coultis, Henry Bierling and W. T. Gillespie. Board of Education, W. H. Dealing, B. Francis, P. J. Delbridge, Esli Hay- wood, W. 3. Carling, A.- E. Puke, J. Elston and Mrs. Luella Howey. Pub- lic Utilities Commission, Henry Hus- ton (acclamation). Goderich-Mayor, J. A. MacEwan' (earl.), Reeve, B. C. Munnings, 3'. J. Mosier, A. J. Paltridge, Council. (eight to be elected), D. Sproule, Charles C. Lee, .Robert Turner, Geo. Williams, William Bailie. J. W. Crai- gie, R. C. Hays, Jr., P. 3. Ryan, Robt. Dear, A. J. Paltridge, A. L, Cole, W. M. McLean. School trustees. St. David's ward, P. R. Miller, Thomas Gundry; St. Patrick's, John Cutt, Horace Fisher. Ie. 3. Acheson;; St George's, A. Saunders (acct.); St. Andrew's, John W. Craigie, Walter Naftel, J. J. MacEwan, Isaac Salk. ell. Water and light commission, John W. Taylor (acel). HENSALL-Reeve, Owen Geiger, Thomas Hudson. "George C. Petty, Robert Higgins. Council, Robert Mc- Arthur, Alexander Smith, Christo- pher Campbell, G.C. Petty, Thomas Hudson, R. 1 iggins, James Priest. School trustees, P. G. Manns, Edward Linctenfield, A. L. Case (acct),' Pub- lic Utilities, E. Ronnie (acct.). SEAFORTH-Mayor, W. H. Gold- ing, R. G. Parke; reeve, J. W. Beat- tie; councillors, Geo. D. Haigh, Wm. Bickel', Geo. T. Turnbull, George P. Cardno, R, G. Parke, W. A. Crich, P. D. Hutchinson, A. D. Sutherland; public school trustees, north ward, W. J. McIntosh; east ward, M. Mc- Kellar; south ward, John Hotham. ASHFIELD TOWNSHIP..- Reeve, John Parrish, Thomas Sullivan. Coun- cil, Thomas Anderson, W. J, Black, S. Congrahu, Alex Hackett, Samuel Sherwood. WEST WAWANOSH - Reeve, Thomas Medd, R. Johnston. Coun- cil, W. E. McPherson, W. Stewart, William Carr, W. J. Leddy. COLBORNE TOWNSHIP --Reeve, Charles A. Robertson, Aaron Melia, Hugh Hill. Council, A. Goldthorpe, A. Fisher, J. Reagan, William .Young F. Wilson, William Thom, Hugh Hill. GODERICH TOWNSHIP -Reeve, Herbert Cox, Harry Corey, Havey Salkeld. Council, John Sowerby, Dave Churchill, Oliver Jervis, .Wilmot Haack, John Middleton, William Stewart, William Churchill, TURNBERRY TOWNSHIP - Reeve, John L. McEwen, Isaac Wright. Council, J. Breckenridge, D. Fortuue, Witham Marshall, Breckenridge, Grain, R., Wilton, D. Holmes, James McTavish. GREY TOWNSHIP nominations - Reeve, James McCutcheon, Robert Livingstone, Frank Collins, John Mc-. Nab, Joint Grant. Deputy reeve, Fred Rowland Wilbur Turnbull. Gar. field Baker, George McKay, Oliver Hemingway, Harry Keyes , Joseph Pearson, Timothy Nolan, John Oliver Silas Johnston. (Three to be elect- ed). HAY TOWNSHIP ---Reeve, E. P', Klopp re-elected by acclamation. Council (four to be elected), L. 11. Rader, W. R. Dougall. A. Rau, A, Reichert, G. H. Blackwell. HULLETT TOWNSHIP -- Reeve, r W. Clark Aiahastron . Council, oun'iJ , !, 4 E, Adams, J, Lieper, 13,. Megridgo, Janes Forbes, W. Addison. MORRIS TOWNSHIP (all by ac- ctametion)---Reevr, 12. Shortreed. Council, E. Cardiff, J. Ate0111, W. • Henderson, J. ]frown. EAST WAWANOSH (acclanta tion)---Roeve, R. Coultes, Council, , Bert. Stalker, P. Campbell, J. I. err, T on pson, 13813 ()ENT; TOWNSI11P--•lteeve, '. rohn Hanna Cacti,). Council, Dan Dew,James Brtilantyne, 13uglt ROrIT W. kinner (aeel.j. CT INTON---•1Vltnvon X. A. Ford, 11. Jacltson, H. 13. Conroe. Reeve. C. ;. Middirton, 0, L. Paisley. Cocoon, O. L. Paisley, P. Johnston, A. J' Mil- Sam Rthnt, L. W. Curtail '11.:13. Elliott,{ P. Langford. John Schorrn- lhalp, Elton Resell, Robert Marih•t11, A P. Johne,,A�rthur Catttelott. School trustees, A. 1. Cudtriore, 1iV', J. (.1ooic, J. A, Ford, Oeore•o Jcnklne (itccl.). Utilities, 13, J, Gibbi'ngs (aedi,), ;,I