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VOL. 41 NO.
BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, f ULY 3, Ig13
W. N. KERR, Proprietor
New Advertisements
1tt'R etl- it n. <'aae.
lime lost -Ohas.
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Repairs -ID Ct Plnm.
Money lost -Tae Pnem
Shingles -John Douglae.1'
Teacher wanted -Chao. 13. Forrest.
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ANNOUNCEMENT. - 130nj0Iui11 and
t t.. Mrs. BL'tbut an1(01in00 the engagement
of their daughter, Marion Pearl, to Er-
nest Alfred Franklin, which takes
place Wednesday, July 23rd, 1013.
Moncriefr
A. Garden Party will be held on the
school grounds here ruder the auspi-
ces of the Ladies' Aid of Knox church
on Tuesday, July 8th. Tea served in
the church basement from 6 to 8
o'clock. The Brodhagan Band and
Mnncrieff oechestra will supply an
inatenmeutnal program and vocal
selections will be given by Rev. Air.
McCullech, of Craubronk, the church
choir and others. You ale sure to
have a good time en don't fail to at-
tend. Mrs. Geo. McTaggart is
President of the Ladies' Aid and Mrs..
D. K, Livingstone, Secretary,
Wroxeter
OAR of XXXX B. 0. shingles jest arrived
sellingat $100e lunch while they last Also
some 1iXX B. 0, shingles at DSc per bunch.
JOHN Do1Br,AS,
Hardware Merchant, Wroxeter.
A. J. and Airs. Johnston visited the
Tatter's slater in Hamilton last week,
Miss Ina Milligan, of Benssels,
visited with friends in the village last
week,
Miss Orr, of Toronto, is spending
the holiday with her sister, Mrs,
(Dr.) Jackson,
Mrs. Allen and daughter, of Lon-
don, are spending a few clays with
Mrs. T. A. Gibson.
Jun. Rutledge and Robt. Mc-
Laughlin left on Tuesday for a trip
through the Western Provinces.
Miss Beatrice Howe, who has been
teaching school in Kingston, is spend-
ing the vacation at her home here.
Mrs, A. W. Robinson and little
daughter, of Battleford, Sask. are
visiting the former's father, Geo.
Howe.
Much sympathy is felt for Mr.
Shropshall and family who recently
arrived from England and are em-
ployed on Peter McEwen's farm, in
Turnberry, in the death of their little
son, Frederick Joseph, aged 4 years
and 0 " months, which took place
on Thursday after a short illness.
The finer:II tools place to the Wrox-
eter cemetery on le aturday afternoob .
service being conducted by Rev, Mr. 1
Roberts.
3. R. and Mrs, Wendt ere spending
a ver with friends In Detroit.
11liss Stewart, who had heen visit -
hag he, sielo,-in-leyly, Mrs. 1). Stewart,
1(t iurnberty, was taken very 111,
which eecossilaled her removal to the
Winghtun Hospital last week,
Walton
McWetl Bros. hove just received a car load
of spreodera pow down, John Deer) just what
you have been looking for.
Walton L. 0.. L. will go Lo Guelph
on tine 12th this year.
N. and MM. McNeil and family vie•
iced atTeeswalar at the latter's cis
tate, Ales. 0. Dickson's, hast week.
'1'hnesday afternoon of last week the
Ladies' .Md of the Methodist r)nurch
met aL the home of Ales. Joe. Nichol-
son.
Walton Orange Lodge, with visiting
brethren, will attend Divine service
next Sunday at 11 a. In. at Duff's
(Mulch.
Walton Foot Ball team went to
Menktan hast SaLrldtay and land n
friendly bout with the huskies of that
bristling village.
:Miss L. J. Edmunds, who has been
Leaching at L+'xetee, was in Toronto
doing duty as tan examiner in coupes-
I•toe with the Education Department
of the recent demo twee talexamina-
tion papers.
GARDEN PARTY. -On the evening of
Tuesday, 15th inst., the annual Ladies'
Aid Garden Party will be held on
Duff's manse lawn. After a flue sup-
per Seafor t) Band and others will
present a choice program. A booth 1
will also be on the grounds. Alis. W.
Neal Is President of the Ladies' Aid
and Miss Smillie, Secretary.
WEDDING BELLS.- Ls.-- One 'of those
(happy events when two heart8 m r
made nue took place at "Point Pleas-
ant Farm," the residence of .Toeeph
and Airs. Bennett, 17111 con. Grey,
Wednesday, June 2501i, it being the
marriage of their eldest daughter,
Mary A., to Lloyd Eber Porter, of
the 10111 non. of the same township.
Ceremony was nerfo'rned by Rev. R.
A. Lundy, of Walton, of whose con-
gregation the young couple are mem-
bers. While the wedding march was
being played, by Miss Annie Ferguson
the yonn couple took their place
under a beautiful floral aril, The
bride was given away by her father
and looked charming in a tasty
costume of messoliue satin trimmed
with crystal and pearls, carrying a
boclnet of ferns and carnations.
Little Miss Florence Bennett, sister of
the bride, acted as flower girl, dressed
in pink silk. After the ceremony
; and congratulations "0 Perfect
Love" was most stlltahly rendered by
I hies. May, of Parry Sound, aunt of
the groom. Guests numbering over
80 sat down to the tables groaning
under the weight of good things
provided In elaborate style to which
all did ample justice. Toasts were
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proposed by Rev. Mr, Lundy and
ablyresponded to L u coon and
by 1, groom
others, The presents were many,
costly and useful showing Lhe esteem
in which the young couple are held.
There were Mende front 'Poronto,
Branlptotc, Leedc,n, Seaforth, Elmira,
Atwood, Tuokerstuit1), Parry Sound
and ()thee 1 eeu't e
0 1 N ferias, ta, Th P 1) wA
spent in socialt00nverse music and 0
wee hit of the mazy wliit'l when all ie.
tired to their respective homes wish-
ing the newly mauled couple a long
life of happiauss and )roaperity.
A Succas8,-The Lawn Social on
the Methodist church grounds Tues-
day evening of last week was a decid-
ed success and a source of encourage -
meta to the promoters. A good sup-
per was served of tables on the lawn
and a liOn111 supplied ice cream and
fruits. Musical prngranl was supplied
by Seaforth Band, the Church choir
and the Sltoldiee fancily, all of whom
were Mealy applauded. The proceeds
amounted to $90.00. Enterlaintnent
wits under the auspices of the Ladies'
Aid.
Belgrave
Miss Bet yl and Beverly Oaten have
br011 visiting at De. Siewat t's.
Last Sabbath Rev. Mr. Martin, of
Manitoba, supplied the pulpit of the
Presbyterian church very acceptably.
He had been attending the big Con-
gress.
Belgrave Women's Institute will
hold their annual uitenie in Chas. Wil-
kinson's grove, 4th line, 011 lhnrsdlty,
Judy 10th and this will take place of
the Jnly regular meeting. Wing.
ham Woniprl's Inslitnte will join
them in the pie -air. A base ball
mutat will be played by Lha women
as one number on the pengrani land a
special medical staff will likely be
engaged,
Morris
Next Council meeting will be !held
Monday July 2811t.
The cement floor has been put air
the Sunshine steel` bridge.
A young apple erchat d has been
set out by Wm. Cook, 5th line.
Miert. and Mrs. Garter visited friends
at Westfield during the past week.
R. Vint is at work on the Sunshine
bridge putting on the cement floor.
Miss Beryl and Beverly Oaten were
visiting hiss M;unto Russell and Miss
Linda Clegg dtn•ing W0 past week.
Quite a number from here took in
the Methodist Garden Party at Thos.
ScandretL's and had la good time
Phut sday evening of last week.
The trustees of S. S. Nn. 6, Ituown
as the Anderson school, have engaged
Miss Beatrice Curt y, of Brussels, as
teacher for the coming twin. Miss
Curry taught in Grey township last
year.
Miss Ruby Clegg, who was operated
on at \Vinghmn Hospital for appendi-
citis, was sufficiently recovered to be
01000(1 to the home of her grandfath-
er, time Wingham, and is getting
along nicely we are pleased to state.
ATTENTION.- The party who re-
moved cedar posts from one of the
township bridges is asked either 00
return then or pay, . the Council
Board foe them. This uotioe if cow -
Plied wi th, will save further- trouble
to
ahaevson concerned. Any 9 mem-
ber of the Board can attend to the
matter.
ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION. -At
the school pic-nit held last Saturday
afternoon in R. Armstrong's grove,
31'd line, a fine time was enjoyed
One of theleasiu fes 1(re s wee the
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presentation of a Mnpicln•e set and
Dowel pase to the highly esteemed
teacher, Miss Mllydie, who is leaving
the 0011001, Following was the ad-
dress ;-
Miss Ml,,, Mpin1E,
DEAR. TEACIIEg.- For the past 3
years you have willingly and cheer -
telly done your part in aiding
the promotion, of our studies
and set before es an example well
worthy of oar imitation. `Ve are
sorry you have decided to leave 5. S.
No, 0 Morris, as you are held in high
esteem by both the pupils and the
Section, As a small remembrance of
your stay with its we ask you to ac-
oe1t this M nicuao set and Jewel
Ossa lcoaomptunied by our kindest
wishes. We Lutist they may frequent-
ly eenind yon of No. (3 and• perhaps
you tvili be able to pay us an occasion-
al visit and thereby gladden nm•
hearts. Wishing yell success in the
the coming, years.
We are Yours Very Truly,
PITVIrae Alen FRIENDS O]!' No. 6.
Morris, June 27th 1913.
The recipient made an appropriate
reply. Address WAS read by Gortie
Shaw and Charlie Sellers and John
Ynill made the presentation.
ADDRESS AND Pit•ESENTATION.-Be-
fore school tot Brovnt0wn closed for
Slimmer 'vacation a presentation of a
tine toilet ease was meds to Miss Ida
Fraht, who has resigned the school to
accept one in Grey township nearer
lone. Followingeddres8 accompan-
ied the girt :-"AllssIDA hltAUN,-We,
your friends and scholars; have tassem-
bledar
itis afternoon to <.x1eas in a.
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email measure out appreciation of
.t.our services as teacher for the past
wo years. Understanding, as we do,
the respoisible position that you have
onc1ipied in titting the young of this
couunrnity for thole intim life wot k.
the rejoice with yen in'that your work
has been 0 decided success.' We Have
noted with great pleasure the ad-
vance:nett your pupils have made,
arid the excellent ordoo yon have pre-
served in the school, and it is with the
deepest regret that the learn you are
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about to sever yl o it connection with
us as teacher. Your life (uunclog your
scholars has been an example of put -
11y and righ0eousness and we feel sure
khatou' a 1ls aro vieher in detract -
e' for having associtatocl with you. Ae
a small token of our appreciation of
vont' eervioes and Itis expression of our
affeetlon, we present you with .this
toilet case Our prayer '
ayer is that God's
richest blessing may attend you
wherever you may go and that in the
great Eternal future we may meet to
part no more. Signed in behalf of the
parents ;and scholars of the Brown -
town school," The address was read
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by Miss Lauf+a A, 1 urvey and the pres-
entation made by Misses Ernestine
Sellers and Elva Warwiolc, Miss
Frail made a modest lint 1(1000 suit-
able reply in expressing her thanks,
FINE TIbtet.-On Dominion Day a
union pic-uic was held in the fine grove
on Ohas. 'Wilkinson's farm, on the
bank of the Maitland river, 4th line,
in which S. S. Nos. 3, 5 and 7, Morris,
anti Belgrave lJnion School joined. It
MIA a glorious day in the bush and 0he
young people had an A 1 time. A
program of athletic sports was arrang-
ed 0101 the aflatnoon was enjoyed by
all. An unfortunate accident happen-
ed during the progress of the base ball
Match. W1n.Stnith, w11 lives on the
Bernald siderotd, had the misfortune
to fall and break his left arm near the
wrist, which will lay him aside in a
very busy time.
Jamestown
THE POST telephones are Nos, 31
and 32,
Ralph Shaw is borne for the Sum-
mer vacation.
Misses Mary Smith and Edith King
spent Dominion Day at Fergus.
Some one has suggested that we co
nor hay with sheep shears this Sutn-
Inet,
Mies May Beek is Visiting her sister,
Mt s. Normal JicLeod, at Ripley, this
week.
The service 111 Victoria Hall last
Sunday evening was taken by Robert
Shaw, of Bluevale.
We are pleased to see Miss Bessie
Moses able to be about once mole
after her recent illness.
Samuel and Mrs. Wilson and Mar-
garet, of Brussels, were visiting
Duncan and Airs. McDonald.
The trustees of the schools both East
and West of Jamestown at advertis-
ing for teachers whose duties are to
continence next September.
Next Sabbath morning Rev. A11.
McKelvie, the new Methodist minister
on Ethel circuit, will preach his initial
sermon at Roe's church. We bid him
welcome.
Tuesday. a baggy was tweet near
here, the horse becoming frightened
by an auto. The man, wotnan and
baby were unceremoniously, thrown
nut but no serious damage was done.
The cause of the trouble was the lady
reached over and caught the lines, an
act that altruist iuvatitably causes
trouble.
DON'T Mlse IT. -THE POST is pleas-
ed to have on page 5 a very interest-
ing leiter nom the pen of Dr. Moffatt,
a former resident of this locality, who
has been engaged as a Medical Mis-
sionary for years i11 Africa and writes
splendidly of his work, We hope to
have other letters from Dr. Moffatt.
He is an enthusiastic and level-headed
worker.
The Summer meeting of the Wom-
en's Institute was held in Victoria
Hall on June 21s0 rida sa attendance
of about 50. President wits in the
chair. An instrumental by Miss Mar
longe Strachan and - la paper entitled
"Character Building" by Mrs. Jr, D.
Miller, were very muct! enjoyed. Miss
•Gilhohn then gave an excellent ad-
dress of "Canadian Women and our
Opportunities," which was highly ap-
preciated. Lunch was served after
wbich'there was a question drawer.
The meeting closed by singing the
National Anthem.
Bluevale
Duncau Stewart and wife, of
Victoria, B. 0., formerly of Bluevale,
have been the guests of the 1st line of
Morris for the past two weeks. They
were over attending the big Oon-
grees of the Peesbyterian cluirch,
Toronto. Mr. Stewart built what is
known as the Johnston church 50
years ago this Summer also the old
Methodist and Presbyterian churches
of Bluevale. Mrs. Stewart is a sister
to Alis. James Fraser, 1st line. They
areel onvisitors.
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RECNrTiow.-On Tuesday evening
of last week a large gathering com-
posed of the three congregations of
the Bluevale circle. timet at the
Parsonage to show their appeeciaticn
of their pastor's work during the
past two years and to welcome hint
back for the coming year. An ad-
dress was read by Mr. Ralph to which
Rev, Mr. Cook, an behalf of himself
and Mrs. Cook, made a very fitting
reply in reference to their work of
the circuit and thanking tate people
for their kindness hoping and must, -
Mg that the present year. upon which
We are entering would be even more
marked for the oupbnildiug of Christ's
Kingdom in ont. midst. A program
tvas given consisting of recitations,
epeeist -tee and music after which lunch
was served and the company broke
up leaving best wishes for to pros-
perousyeae with Rev. Mv. Cook aml
family. T`he address as its follows :-
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To REV. AND MRs, 0008.- We, the
members and adherents of Johnston's,
Ebenezer and Bluevale congregationhave upon this the 1115110 of Julie 24t 1
assembled to pay you, In our hnm1le
Fashion, a deserving tribute' for the
courteous mariner in which you as one
pestoe and helpmate have dealt with
es during your sojOnee in Dur luidsl.
Let es assure you that the indeed find
%verde cannot express Oar most kind-
ly Sen !Arnett (s toward you both. Up -
un Timmy and divers occasions iti the
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siclr tooth at the slosh n Cavo, n
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social functions anti in all service,e
'ontected with our ehutchtie you
have proved tn0re than could be
reasofabiy desired.Suet) havo ever
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been our senthnenu0 of goodwill and
,•o•operation. We are glad you have
favored its with your residence a-
tuong us during the hast years and
we are looking forward to the coning
year for most marked aehievetnents
and greater success than In the past.
We are reminded of the dependence
ins nature tine organ dependiug, upon
the other. We are indebted to you
as our pastor for the support you
have given Y
g vet our church. e feel de-
pendent upon you (Mr. and Mrs.
Cook) for past success and ask that
you will further all interests con-
nected whit us and our chanties.
Assuredly we grant you our plenteous
good -will. Again we would ask you
to accent our meagre tolcene oe ex-
pressiols of kindliest affection and
regard. May you cherish in your
hearts a kindly regard for 111e said
congregations- Johnston, Ebenezer
and )iluevale, We wish you bath all
the good God may see fit to bestow.
Sigued on behalf of the congregations.
Hiseure MATHERS,
ARTHUR SHAW,
JOHN RoLrrx.
Grey
Council met here on Wednesday.
Township Council met Wednesday
of this week a1 Ethel.
Miss Jennie Rands, principal of
Gerrie public school, is home for her
vacation.
Next Saturday Miss Grace Hoover
will go to Saginaw for a visit, taking
the boat at Goderich.
-' Robert DockeLt, of 01h line, has
sold his 100 acre fa,iii to Wesley
Pollard, Ethel for the sum of $3500,
Mrs. James Cardiff, 7111 line, and her
sister, Mrs. John Forbes, of ,Winni-
peg, have been enjoying a visit with
relatives and fr'iencis it Stratford and
locality.
The trustees of S. S. No, 6, Grey
have engaged Miss Ida Frain for the
corning year at $600. She is a fine
teacher and does excellent work.
S. 8. No. 1 will pic-tris• in Ole
Davidson grove, 12111 con., next Tues-
day afternoon. Gond program, all
welcome. Ladies asked to fetch
baskets. Miss Kate Telfer has been
the teacher at No. 1.
.A baby slaughter was born to John
and Airs. McLean, of Earl Grey,
Sash., at the parental home of the
latter, 0th con. Grey. Baby and
mother bath doing well. Mts. Mc-
Lean is a daughter of Hugh W. Mc-
Kay.
Misses Grace and Lizzie Hoover, 9th
inn., were attending the wedding of
Joseph Cassacly to Miss Myrtle Mc-
Phee, at Colborne township, seeing
how these matrimonial tie-ups are
done. Mr. and Mrs. Cassidy will re-
side in Edmonton.
The many old friends of T. W. John-
ston, of Carlyle, Manitoba, will regret
to hear that he has been real ill for
some time with gangrene in his left
font but hope to hear of better condi-
tions. Mr. Johnston was a former
well known resident of Grey township
and fora gentleman of his advanced
years has been wonderfully bright and
active.
SCHOOL REPORT, -The following is
0 report of the marks obtained by the
pupils of S. S. No. 1 for the months of
May in and June :-Examinedall
subjects. Lntal 000. Sr.IV-Jean
Grout 662 \VilfridOam sten 350
*Mervin Miller, 251. Jr IV May
Armstrong, 451. Jr. III. -Jun Arm-
strong, 506 ; Willie Engle, 460 ; Ida
Kernaghan, 382 ; *Willie Perrie 488.
Jr. IL -Names in order of merit.
Jessie Miller, Russel Grant (excellent),
Grace Kernaghan Robbie Engel,
Ernie Cochrane, Pt. II. -Margaret
Alcock. Pt. I.- Norman Hoover,
(excellent). *missed one exam.
KATE TELPER, Teacher.
Last Friday afternoon before school
closed, the pupils of No, 6 presented
Miss Beatrice Curry with a fine nut
bowl and a Bon Bon tray accompan-
panied by the following address
which was read by Gertrude Ames,
while Lillian Jacklin made the pres-
entation. Address was as follows :-
AIIes B. OuiciX,
Daum TEACHER.- We have ap-
preciated your services as teacher of
our school, (No. 6, Grey) during the
past year and thank you for the in-
terest yon have manifested in our
t go front e
welfare.As e ns w ask
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pone acceptance of this Nut Bowl andd
Bon Bon Tray as tokens of our friend-
ship and a reminder of our school.
We trust you play do well wherever
your lot may be cast and may meet
with many true friends.
Signed in behalf of the school
LILLIAN JACRLIN,
EDITIL AMES.
Miss Curry's reply teas concise and to
the point.
MRS. GEORGE SPEIRAN GALLED
AWAY. -Tuesday evening, at 5,80
o'clock, the spirit of Ales. Geo. Speir-
an, 14th eon,, took its flight. She was
to have undergone an Operation that
day for Graves disease but was too
low raj of It t
to permit t t o Hee illness cess vas
only of 2t weeks' duration. An oper-
ation was performed last Winter and
she a eared tolargelyhave regained
her old time health when the ailment
hrdemise 'I it to
which sansei aset t 1 11
very
acute form. Deceased, whose
maiden name was Mail Jane McCall,
was a daughter of the late Alex. Mc-
Call, 71.11 line, Morris, and her death
makes the first break iu a family of 6
sons and 4 daughter0. 22 years ago
deceased was married to Geo, Slleiran,
and he, to sot (Alex.) and daughter
(Laura) survive to hold j11 kindly re-
membrance the life of a trite wife and
good mother, Mrs. Speit'an was in
hes 47th year. She was a fine Woman,
a memberf the Methodist at churejr
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Ana i d em of
to d el a to ars all who
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'mete her, The funeral tookplace
Thursday afternoon to Brussels came•
Cert', Service was conducted h
Reverends D. Wren 11- by
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vie and R. A. ,Lundy. 6 broth-
ers wereall heave's. To Mer. Speiran
and family will be accorded alneer0
sympathy in their sore bereavement.
REV fl WREN,
MA., Rev, and Mrs, Wren le
ft for Bruss
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this week, their new charge, Their
work here will belong o1(d pleasantly
The New Methodist Pastor-
A fete notes concerning Rev, Mr,
Wren, the newly appointed pastor to
Bttassels Methodist Ohurch, wilt no
(built be of interest. The reverend
gentleman was born at Ohiselhurst,
Huron County, and is the youngest
son of the late George Wren, an oicl
and well known resident, From the
public school Mr. Wren promoted to
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REV. D. WREN, M. A.
Seafortb Collegiate then to Albert
College, Belleville, and Toronto Uni-
versity, graduating in Arts in 1907
nod a year later tock his M. A. He
entered the ministry of the Methodist
church in 1901 and has rendered good
service at Berrie, Rutherford, Maid-
stone and Ethel.
In adttiliou to being a good preach-
er Mr. Wren) is a faithful p110001' and
has developed special adaptability in
League and Sabbath School work. He
has made a came for himself in organ-
izations for young men and baa been
District Sabbath School Secretary for
several years. During the past year
he took 0 forward part i)1( forming a
successful Canadian Club at Ethel of
which he was the energetic President.
He is genital, approachable and should
do a good work on his new charge.
Five years ago 11e married Aliss J.
L. Mallory, of Belleville, an estimable
person who fills her place well. Their
little son is called Donald Stewart.
THE Poem welcomes Rev. and Mrs.
Wren to Brussels and hopes their
term here will result iti the promotion
of every good word and work.
CORNER STONE LAYING. -This in-
teresting function at Union church on
Dominion Day was a splendid success
in every respect, religionely, socially,
financially, musically, etc. A full re-
port is not possibie this week owing
to the holiday and crowded columns
but it will be given in next
issue of THE POST.
Oranbrook
George Gramm was here from Ham-
burg.
Mrs. F. Raddatz is visiting her
mother in Logan.
\Vil1, and Mrs. Hunter, of Oshawa,
ale visiting relatives here.
Will Sietnmi is visiting
at Ham-
burg, Bader and Ps e1 ' 1
Baden t stn
g g
Cranbrook locality was well repre-
sented
l
e-
sented
at Union on Labor Day.
Mrs. Gorsalitz st is improving
nicely since her accident in breaking
her leg.
Fred. Jeschkeas's ;spending his
p g
holidays with the Stevenson Bros. on
the dredge.
Next Sabbath afternoon Rev. D.
Wren the new Methodist pastor, will
conduct his flrsteerviee here,
Rev. Mr. McCulloch is on the sick
list but we hope he will soon be as
well as ever. R. McKay will take
next Sabbath's I0000ing service.
Ethel
Tres -Messrs. Cole & Dougherty have open-
ed 2 kilns of tile this week and have all sizes
from 8 to 8 iuohes. They have overhauled the
kilns and the public eon depend on a Oret-olass
article. They guarantee all they sell.
COLE &' DOUGHaRTY,
Presbyterian Sabbath School pic-
nic Friday afternoon of this week.
Quite a number, of the Pthelites at-
tended the barn raising at R. I11c -
Leod's Wednesday of this week.
New assistant at the G. T. R. The
young fellows name is Murray. He
will board with the station regent.
The members of Ethel L. O. L. are
asked to meet at their 13tai1 Monday
evening to discuss plans for .going to
Guelph nn the 121h.
Mrs. Hentswot'th and two children
have returned to their home in
Mitchell after visiting her mother,
Mrs. Spence for over a month.
Augue Brown, near here, has en-
larged and improved his residence by
a large addition to it. He intends to
brick veneer the whole building.
Wesley Pollard, general black-
smith,has urchased the 100 acre
farm rom Robt. Dockett for the sum
of $3500 and will get possession March
1st.
Ales. W. Cagey, f' has
W C e, 1( Toronto,
been visiting the parental home. She
is a daughter of Mrs. Join Lamont,
West of here and known to many
readers of THE POST. Y
A n»mber from this locality will go
to Brussels Friday evening of this
week to witness the Intermediate
Foot Ball )Hatch between Poole and
Brussels. It will probably be a close-
ly contested game.
Dominion Day offered a pleasant
day's outing to a goodly number from
this locality, who attended the shorn•
er stone laying ceremonies at Union
and tine concert in the evening. Our
merchant Jim, McDonald, will no
doubt use that
all 1'
vet towel at
iiia
meals on Sunday and on State oc-
caslons.
The closing, of the pastor-
ate of Rev, D, Wren, last- Sabbath
evening, was a fine one and pointed
out various duties incumbent on the
youth both as to hoose and country,
remembered and we wish them abun-
dant success.
We welcome Rev, and Mrs. MoKel.
vie and daughter and hope they will
enjoy their term here. The reverend
gentleman is not a stranger as has
been located at Tt'owbridge for the
past 3 years. Next Sabbath evening
e will preach his flreb sermon as
pastor of Ethel Methodist circuit.
Rev. and Mrs. McKelvie have done
good work of former charges and it
will no doubt be continued here with
even larger rssults,
Seaforth
HYMNEAL.- A happy event took
place at the home of Mrs. James
Wiltse, Centre street Seaforth Wed-
nesday, June 25111, when her -daugh-
ter, Martha Irene, was united in mar-
riage, at high nu0n, by Rev. Air,
Brown, of St. Thomas' church, to
Harold Deem, of Wingham, formerly
of Seafotth. The bride was given
away by her brother, Frank Wiltse,
and wore a beautiful gown of cream
satin and pearl trimmings and a
chiffon veil Juliet style with orange
blossoms and carried a baguet of
bridal roses, Little Elaine Dennison,
niece of the bride, acted as flower
girl and carried a basket of roses.
Meldelssohn's Wedding March was
played by Mise Della Harris, of
Walton, niece of the bride. The
groom's gift to the bride was a gold
cross ; to the pianist a gold bar pin ;
and to the flower girl a brooch.
After the ceremony the guests sat
down to a dainty luncheon after
which the happy couple left on the
afternoon train for Toronto and
other points. The young couple will
take up their residence in \Vingham.
Bride received many useful and costly .
gifts among them a number of
cheques. Mr. and Mrs. Deem have
the best wishes of a host of friends
for a happy future.
PRESENTATION.- The Members of
the Epworth League of the Metho-
dist church called at A. L. and Mrs,
Porteous, on Friday evening and
presented theta with a very handsome
wedding
gift. The fol-
lowing
as a ddin
>;
lowing address was read by Miss
Gertrude Reid, white Miss Edith
Hoag made the presentation. Air.
Porteous made a few appropriate re-
marks towards the kindly donors.
To MR. AND MRS. A. L..PORTEOUS.
DEAR FRIENDS. -"It is with pro-
found pleasure that we gather on this
occasion to wish you every good thing.
in the new life you have so recently
entered upon. Itis always a pleasure
to friends to wish you well on such an
occasion but we feel with Christian
people there is more than just the
regular and usual good wishes to
extend to you, and so we wish you
Health, Wealth and Happiness and
to these we add our wish that God
may dwell richly and preciously near
to you, that the true joy (which is the .
Christian's property andpossession)
may keep you ever conscious of the
divine presence of the Master. May '
you ever reflect as in a mirror the
character of our Lord, and may your ur
lives like burnished silver, pure and
white, ever shine brightly
in His
service. As a souvenir of the occas-
ion and to mark our good wishes and
good will, kindly accept this little
token." j
Sigued 2'The Epworth League
A. of Seaforth Meth. Church.
Seaforth, Ont., June 20th, 1918.
Molesworth
Miss Netts Mitchell is home for the
holidays.
Miss Greenwood is holidaying with
Miss Annie Robertson.
Miss Davidson, of Peterboro is the
guest of Miss Etta McKee.
J. and Mrs. Cullen, of Galt, are
visiting at Geo. Brown's.
Mr. and Mrs. Purvis, of Henfryn,
visited in the burg on Sunday.
W. and Airs. Fraser spent part of
last week visiting friends in Bel -
grave.
The 'Women's Institute met at Mrs.
T. Simpson's on Wednesday, June.
25. Miss Gilholm of Bright, was
present and gave 0 splendid address
to the ladies on "Canadian Women
and our opportunities." Over 50 ladies
were present and were unanimous
in thinking it the best address
11)80)tute has enjoyed for some time,
Miss Gilholne certainly knows how to ,
handle her snbjectaed can be assured .
of a hearty welcome if ever she re-
turns to Molesworth,
ROBERT Amax, Reeve of Malden
township and Warden of Essex Oo,,
was the choice out of a dozen nomi-
nees as the Liberal standard' in
bearer'
5, Essex, Barrister A. H. Clarke,. of
Windsor, who was the M. 'P., resign-
ed owing to his locating in the West'.
Warden Atkin should carry the ridgy
ing as he is well and favorably known.
Ron. Geo. P. Graham, m, fo rmor
Minister of Railways, was present and
gave a fine address as he generally
does,
had
*
CUPID ha busy time hast month
in consummating the long list of mat.
rimonial alliances. As;far as we could
judge by readingg the papers the irides
were all handsome and
t well dressed
1
the wedding presents costly and num-
erous and nearly all went to Niagara
Falls on . their "tower" The cote
little fellow with his bow and arrowe,
has a goodly number yet on the
string end the' parsons will be in laieli,