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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1913-7-10, Page 1VOL, 42NO. 2 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO. THURSDAY, 3ULY 1O, 1913 W. New Advertisements Qot innanitoh Strayed -8.A s.xCole, Oleg re noe Feretrot -AWert Fox, ,Bull fee sele—Olins, Cleaver. 7rti+'rn for Fate—John. Mooney, Haws for solo—W J. PeCterson, Flrst—T4 towelBusiness College. 'reacher wanted—llobsrd ?rooter. ar .i$t>".ixt l.etuz Blyth Bonus° IN GRAVEL PIT.— Onn• sitlerable excitement was caused 11) Blyth Tuesday morning when it was learned that Herbert Dexter, a runt 28 years of age, was undee a cave-in iu the gravel pit on Me. Taman's farm neat the. town. A large number of citizene went out, ami after a stretn- nus hour and a half's work he was freed -from his peri lone position. He was covered with over two feet of earth, tied how he escaped instant death is a miracle. MoncriefF Reeve Livingston is able to be a- bout much the saute as ever after his attack of pneumonia. Mies Ellen Evans has gone on a trip to Macklin, Saskatchewan. Other points will also he visited. Among the ebseutee members of the McCall family who came here last week on the sad mission of at- tending l.l1e funeral .of their Bleier— ales, Geo, Speiran—were Miss Jielle, Shin. and Will. of Toronto, and A. 1. McCall, druggist., of Chatham. Last week Wm. Peet and family motored from Hamilton and visited relatives told old friends in this locality. .There Were seven in the company, some of the visitors re maiming for a longer stay. h is 6 years since Mi Peet removed: from this part. Special Notice ! As I may have to close my busi- ness 1'o• a time on account of changes about to take place in my family 1 will reduce the price of all my best Cabinetarid Half Cab- inet Photographs a per dozen from June 18th to July 18th. Thanking you for patronage al- ready extended. Yours respectfully, G. F. Maitland Those who crime early will have that choice of Mounts and Folders. A SWIU PER.—'The Garden Party at h P the rea b Lerian church Tuesday y evening WWI a meat snpro- ceeds the ro- ceeds totalling $190 Rev Sir. Lundy the hustling pastor, peeaided and 20 numbers were nn the excellent l)ro- Frain. Broadbagan Baud was there. The supper was a dimly one and an ample supply for the blg crowd as- sembled, VI/Ingham 1Vnn, and Airs. Roue, Wh)gham, announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Margtu•et Jean, to Norman 13, Oolvim Galt, the new - Hoge to take place in July. Grey Next Council meeting Monday, July 210. Miss Edith Gregluy, of St. ]hips, wits visiting Alias Francis Itakor for a. few days. The trustreee of S. S. No. 3 have ie -engaged Thos. Aleash nng fur the ensuing year at a salary of $000. Fie is doing gond tvcrk in I he srhnnl, Russell aid Mrs. Wheelies of South- ampton' were enjoying a visit with relatives and friends in Grey 0101 Martis townships aid l31 users. Peter Gibson and son Ernest. of Hamill nit, are here on n viral at the home of R. J. Hoover, 9th Oon. 11(1. Gibson is a brother toMrs. Floovee. 13, S. and Mrs, Hallkhev, of Ohoeley, maimed to the borne af,l00. and sirs, ,Jackson. accompanied by W. McKee and wife, of Detre eine, Man. The visitors are cousins to the Jackson family. DRAIN ASS1t8SMDNTe.—All who in. tend to pay their assessments on any of tho Municipal Drain By-laws pass- ed this yearavill kindly do SO 00 Or •before July 21st next. as the deben- tures will be issued after that date. Among the Huron Old Boys who rine up from Toronto on Siam da ' was 5, R. Cretan, who visited at the old hone, 9th eon. He returned on Monday with the expectation of getting back again berme the Sum- s t tet' is over for another. oLinet visit. A Hast Sabbath morning's service in Rne's church .feeling reference was made to the demise of the late Mrs. Lawson, who was a daughter of Hector and Mrs. McQuaerie. Deceas- ed was a former member of the choir and chnt'cb. Rev. Mr, iylcKelvie, the now pastor's sermon way based on St. john 21 and'part.e or verses 3 and 4. HaiLwell and Mrs. Speiraii enjoyed their trip to the West very ninth. They visited at Edmonton, Earl Grey. Strassburg, Macklin, Innisfail, Dal - villa and Winnipeg and met many relatives lord friends. Crops in Al- berta and Saskatchewan provinces looked well. While Mr. Speiran bas landed interests out West he does not pnrpoae removing from his comfort- able home in this township for which many are not sorry. ••oos•ssssss•sass•••oesete oosessss••sesssss•ss•sss 0 .Chan`.tl�i 416 46.46.-41.416.416.4.4164.*.A o O 0 tl a • o • o e ofBusinease o 0 hange • - o 0 0 0 iD 0 • 0 a 0 •e 0 O y Harness tleaness. O1 r. P. Carr, .who is now in possession, I wish to introduce • • and also recommend him to my customers and the pub- • lie generally. He is a practical man of Wide experience I and will serve all who deal with hien in first-class style. i I wish to thank the public for 27 years of patronage and o hope a goodly share will be accorded my successor. o s Yours Truly, o • '4'"I I. C. RICHARDS. °e • e • "rrrsv'rs`i►"Ie"�"�"''rr1"`4�I•�'�'T'7'wf�'• o ••• • • •••• • 0 Having disposed f 1n H B t 1? B • • 0 • 3Y! ;P civ sl_a11 w ,.. • • • • • f. & a • r • t a (� s 6 • • • • • j• w. • •• • Read y for Business •• e.•. • • • , I will keep on hand and manufacture Light and Heavy .s Harnesst nt a carry in stock a full line of :.Trunks, Nailsea, Sat- •, allele, Dusters Whips and all other accessories usually found • p� Y o ip an,up•to-date shop. -o • qs • • 0 1 : Special and piompt attention paid to Nepalis. - •` o' Will be glad to be favored with your patronage and hope • ' 'D to prove myself worth..of your confidence, Call and see me. • • 0 • i . -/.. ••. R><c • bards • 1 - • • a d stand , err lw�s $ 5 15 •B s ! ••1 • Collars manufactured to suit any particular kers& •tt •0 11► 0448••• • . tN•••` ••••ti1!•••r•tll•tW i Thos. Straoltan jr, was threatened with appendicitis but Is notch better now t c i v and t e trust will conn be o. k. He has had a peculiar experience for Lhe past few months, John Davey, of Loan, has been visiting at the home of, R, J. Dough- erty, 0th . con. Mrs. Dougherty is n daughter, She and her father will visit Mee, TVaddell, of Stratford. Tuesday afternoon Me. Gill, fat her of tales. Joseph Engler, was buried at Elute Centre cemetery, The old gentleman was a former resident of tide locality but had been in the West, where lie died. Miss Margaret and Jes2le, daugh- ters -of Mrs. Alex.MODoneld,4111 can,, {vers home for a visit from the Kneen oily. Duncan \JeDonalcl, w10 to teaching school at Jfrn('nll, Sask., is also here for a short holiday. He is well pleased with the West. ex -Reeve and Airs. TuU)1)i111 have been vls#I.ing at the home nl• Geo, and Mrs, Mlagarhne, the hurler being 1t ,laughter. bar, 'Fin hal!, win has been tr'nnhled with runsetthir rheu- matism for 11)01 past 3 years is enn- 8111ornhlr impeovcd and we hope be may tunilihnie an the up -grade until convalescent. Molesworth Miss Agnes Thompson, of Tara, visited et .T, Sangstcr's. 1!Iss Cs, veie li')rt,er, of Detroit, is visiting Al acs Nellie Elliott, Al's. Stevenson and Slims Anna Stevenson are visiting. at J. Menzies, 1.;oht. and ?he.''1QAliietei• rind Miss ilumic from 13. 0. are visiting ft Muds }I ere. The 'Women's Institute is arrang- ing to bold the annual Garden Party on the ec11001 grounds on ,Tray 241,h. Listowel Brass 'Band has been engag- ed for the averring. Further an- nouncement will be given next week. Leadbury Miss E. Gillespie, of Wingham, is holidaying with Miss Jennie Knech- tel, David and Wesley Rockwell, of - Rochester, N. Y., are home for their holidays. Miss Tillie Dn)das left on Tuesday day for Tonntn where she has 1L posi- tion las stenographer. Aries R. Sfc.wart and Mies Hazel, of Fallarton..have been visiting at t.lie' home of W. and MA's. Stewart the past week. Miss Cora Forbes has returned to her home for her vacation. Miss Forbes has been teaching veined near O01llia, Mrs. (Rev.) McLean. 111(11 children left last Tuesday fur her Milne in Whitby. Mrs, McLean is always very welcome ta1'00011 her old hnnte. A little sun of Robt. Holmes was injured Wednesday by pati of,a hay fork falling on him. An arra was broken and the lacTOle's lip eat. The father was working at the time lint 0T}d not 'notice that the child had come into the barn, The pit -nit under the auspices of the Bethel Ladies' Ala, held nn Wed- nesday afternnnn in Wm. Davidsnn's rov.proved g en rent n c 6l tees. T , Inc g fine claybrought nut nrs e attend- ance. Ladies Aridre a to be mei- ratnlate g d on t their good success. Belgrave Some o . 1 to Huron t k on Old Boys called here while on an auto trip through Lhe ConnLy:. The Orangemen will go to Hen - sail for the Celebration of Saturday, baking the regular morning train. The regular meeting of the Bel - grave Club will be held next Tuesday evening. Members should keep it in mind. S. Y. 7.'aylor, of Calgary, was here nn a visit to his brothels, He is tak- ings quite a prominent place in the Western city and has done web. Last Sunday Rev. Mr. "Moore, of Picketing, preached in the Presby- terian church stere. Next Sunday, Rev. ithr. Hanson, of Thot•ndahe is ex- pected. Last Sunday afternoon Rev. Mlr, Farr preached A fine sermon to the Orangemen who marched from their Lodge room marshalled by A. Will lams. Mrs. (Rev.) Junes formerly of Bel - grave. before leaving Belmotit for Steathroy, was waited on by a num- bee of the ladies of the congregation at the atone of Mrs, W. H. Odell and presented her with a beautiful Cut glass water service as a slight testimonial of thole appre- ciation of her assistance in the melons depart)neuls.of the chinch work dur- ing the last three years. Mrs. W. Fitzpatrick made the presentation on behalf of the holies. Mir, and Mrs. Jones will be followed to thele new home by the best wishes of a huge nninber of friends. EAST WAWANDA s Oougcct,— The Councilwet on June 231t1, All the cumbers present. Minutes of last meeting read and passed ,on motion of 13uoluummn and Irwin, The lease having expired . foe the deviat}itl road at lot $4,' eon. 9, the 84.010 was ordered t0 be renewed for another ten years on ]notion of Stonehouse and le win. Moved by.Cereie, ascend- ed by Buchanan, that all metrics of the Tit of E. \Vawanosh be deposited in the Dominimt.Batik, Wingham, to the credit of the township and that the teeastu•er lee 110)1101 sed to sign ahrgiee on ,account of the munici- pality as treasurer and that the said book be authorized to crush all cheques so signed—harried. Messrs. Gibson andr n B At dun telt#tad on Connell asking for agt•ltnt in aid of the Wingham Fall Fair, but Cotlnail could not see their way cleat' in granting assistance of this kind and the request as in former years was refns Next N xL n moo,i i gg of Council will be heldMonda -, Jul.' 14th at 1 o'olock, y y IOOT BAIL WIIIMNIMIIIMBIONIMMisamigimssge Semi -Final Match Poole Vs. Brussels Friday Ev'g of this week, Victoria Park, - Brius 5 51S Game called at 6.16. Admission 25 & 16 CO. Tilts will be oilsf O the best games of the season. Don't Miss it Alrts. JNo. IIENZIES DECEASED. -- Last Satinday, 311x. Juo, Menzies a odd nod highly esleetned resident of East \\•awattosh, passed away to her reward, aged 04 years. Funeral took place Monday to \Vhighiun cemetery, Mev. ML'. Stewart, of Whitechurch, condreting the service, Mir. Menzies, 2 sons and a daughter (Airs, Robert McGee) survive. Deceased was a fal(hfui member of Calvin Presby- terian church. Shebat/ been ILl poor health for some time. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved, Ethel n Pic-nlc was held Saturday. Townshi p Council will meet on 2 ..1st anal. Rtiti. Lltnutut was visiting in Guelph last week with relatives. Misses Aggie and Lizzie Thompson,. of Listowel, were visiting friends hero, Ethel will be represented at the Poole—Brussels Football match Fri- day evening, When Orangemen tvi11 go to Guelpph on Saturday to the Celebration at Ilia Royal ell y. Mass Mina 1711iott is here for her vacalie+n. She has been doing good work as teacher atTltornhill. Mrs. Cramp, of lotnern, has been visa t i lig her sister, Mt s. Spence, for u day or two, remaining ever Suitclay. Sone of the Ethel Orangemen were at Brussels last Sabbathevening at- tending service tet Melville church to the brotherhood. Rev. ale. McKelvie made a very favorable impression last Sabbath. evening in tris discourse in the Methodist. church. Mrs. W. Ball i Ball and daughter, g. t iter Joyce, ofPol Portland, One nen also s Mrs. I. g , H. I Mall f u n H t)Ov ) , have been visit- ing their sheer, Mrs. 0. nuid RtY' i Last Sunday u ty afternoon, in the absence of Rev. Alt'. McCulloch through illness, Robert McKay con ducted the service the Presbyterian church. James Osborne writing hem Pow - assail on Jnly 6th says :—Weathei has been very dry and hot. W\T1 like to get THE POST to have the news from our old home. Fred. and Mrs. Clark, of Passadena, Cal. and Mfrs, James Breckenridge, Andrew Breckenridge' • and lady friends were welcome visitor% at \Viil. Lamont's, West of Ethel. Mt'. Claim Dian.— Wednesday morning R, Clark died -at his home here at an advanced age. He is sur- vived by Itis wife and an adult family, one daughter Seeing Mrs. Jonathan Wright. Funeral will take place Friday afternoon. Mrs. \V, 1]. Lucas mid children, of Wilkesporl ; A. T. and Mrs. Ackert and little son. Harvey J., of Holy- ; Max. and Mrs. Raynard and children, of Lucknow, have been visiting their ;parents, O. and Mrs. Raynarcl, also their slater, Mrs. H. 141. Dobson, WOMEN'S INSTITUTE.— Tlie regular meeting of the Women's Institute will be hell at the horse Of Mrs. Ohtis ill 1 t r Eck 6n Thursday Jnly 17th at 2,30 o'clock. A Darning Con• test for the girls, age 14 to 17, also prrngram to be given by the girls. All the girls are welcome whether a member of Institote or not. A gond time is figured on. A°DRI(SS AND PRi5S)(NTATTON,— Friday evening, June 27th Rev. and Sirs. Mcli;elvie- were entertained at Lhe home J. R. Code at Trowbridge. Their absence from the parsonage was taken advantage of by repte- sentatives of the congregation, who quietly entered and placed in their Wane tokens of the high logeed in which the pastor, ami his wife are - held, Needless to say, on their re- turn they were greatly su1 pt#sett and delighted. The mariner of presenta- Hen ton : ned n c( thein deeply, as it told the slticete, quiet sympathy that ggoes ontt to theta it) these days of ionosoteeness following sad bereave- ment. The 'following address ttc- compenied the gifts t-- KERR .Pro/yietor vouvu were ready, both in pulpit and on platform, to uphold your Heavenly - Master's bi 0t4U e r a d work for the uplift and betterment of your fellow citizens. The service you and your wife have rendered our community will not soon be forgotten, In Christn work, U • iAr k as g well perhaps as in other lines, there are times of en- coura$elneu1 and discotuagemeut, easy tunes and bard tines ; but as we review the past it is a cause of aatis- faetioli to know that you were faith- ful to the best interest to your people. We wish therefore, to assure you both that you are leaving behind many staunch and true friends who will long retnetnber you and your work here; Wherever gout lot maty be cast you will be followed with their good wishes and heartfelt sympathy, and the sincerely hope that you may long he spared and pettily blessed in your future fields of labor. We ask you, as a family, to accept this mantle cloak, hoping it .may chime many hours 1n your future homes ; also this jardinere and stand, as a slight token of our regard for you all. a We hope awl pray that the choicest blessings of our Heavenly Father will be be- stowed on each one of yen Lbrongh out your Nees, and at last may we ani meet' }u the Laud of everlasting peace, the haven of God's people. Signed on behalf of Mee. 7. R. Code The Ladies Aid Miss Jennie Cosens and L. League. Walton Miss Downing, of Brussels, Sunday ed with her friend Miss Bate Telfer, Rev. a1). Millet•, of Alberta, is visit- ing his cousins, 14Jr. and Mrs. MoCtiaig. Alt', and Mrs. Smillie, of ''Potento, are visiting at the parental horns on the 17111 eon, of Grey. Mfrs. (Rev.) Edmunds and daughter Miss Edith have left for a two months' trip to Ilse Northwest. The Walton Orange Lodge, with visiting brethren, attended Divine service in the Presbyterian church last Sunday and enjoyed a powerful err a nob bythe he pastor nn the origin, aims, principles and work of tile' Orange Order. The choir assisted by Mrs. McLean, of 1Vhitby, gave a very One service of praise. The animal Garden Party of Duff's chtn'ah, Walton, will be held on Tues- day evening next, July 15th, 'this is always a record Garden Party for er big crowd and a good success. No effort will be spared this year to tnalce it better still. Ladies will serve supper from 6 to 9 p. in. The flue. Brass Band of Seafortb will play on the lawn all evening, interspersed ,with a choice program of gond talent. Jas. Bowman, M. P. and Barrister Penni/ foot, Mi P, P. have been invited to give addresses. All cordially in- vited. Wroxeter Charlie Wendt retained to Milcrnay on Ftidity, Win. ateLennan inns returned from Seaf,,rth where he has spent some we mereks. (00 and Mrs. Howe and little son, of Dhm vl t Ile visited sited relatives here last week. afro. )oho Hartley,of Vamkleek Hill, is visiting with er mother, airs. W. \Vein, of Howiolr. • ales. Jas, Stith and Mrs. Alex, Mun- ro left last Saturday aq Poe a visit with 1 elatives at Cleveland, Miss Hazel McDougall has returned to rL S tutor f d after Spending a week with Miss May Biethauer, stye, VatiVelsor and sou, Laurie, left on Wednesday for a ten days' visit with relatives at Vienna. Ares. Harry Little, of Toronto, is en- joying a few holidays at the home of herarea p ts, R. and ans. Black. 0. and Mrs. Wade miss Sotheran and Mise Rise!), of Fordwich, visited at the Moine of W. Robinson on Sun- day.ordon mcierison, of Hanover, a former resident here is spending a few days with his sister, Mrs. G. S. Leckie. misses Dorothy, Nellie and master Willie. Stewart, of 'Toronto, are holi- daying with their uncle, .d., Sander- son, of Howiclr, Win. Stewart, of New Orleans, and Alex. SL•ewnrt, of Windsor, are guests of their brother, Mrs. D. Stew- art, of :Tamil eery, Permit and P a ul M s. Sanderson, of lnr- mitn, are spending, a tiro week's vaca- tion at the home of the fornter's mother, tiers. Jas. Ritchie, miss Date Hazlewood is at present o1( the sick list at the hone of her uncle, R. M. Iiazletvood, of Clifford, where she had gone to visit, A pleasing event took place at the regular tunably meeting of the W. F. ria. S. of the Presbyterian church, which was Held- last Thursday after- noon aL the home of W. 13, arclierch- er, When Life Memberships in the Society were presented to Mrs. Wm, Douglas by members of the Society and . Mrs. L. Lovell from her own family. 13o1;h ladies has taker) great interest, in the work of this Snoiety and are worthy of the honor confer- red upon thein, llarsumseist.—The house of. Robe. and Mrs, 'Millet•, 40 Central avenue, West Toronto, woe the scene of a pretty house' wedding at 2 o'clock Phnreday afternoon of last week, when their. 3onn est daughter, Miss Mary, was married to Percival T. Little 0f Vancouver, 13: O„ by Rev, A. T. C. MoKerrol of Victoria clnioli. Th beide, ale Who t ttnat;e 1 was s I hded was beeotsin 1 t g yowned in figured silk g g trepe de ch h e , and wore e tL picture re hat. She carried a shower o� rases and lily of the valley,' and wore a gold bracelet watch, the gilt of the groom. Miss Helen ,Ireland played the. wedding March. Mr. and Mee, Little left fora short \vedclitg. tiip, the bride wearhig a ennart midnight Wee snit and pretty Mildred hat. Ra'V. AND MRs. MoKClet'vnt DEARFILIIiINns.—We, the members of the Epwoeth League and Ladies' Aid of the Methodist thumb, th Trow- bridge, who have enjoyed your services for the past 3 years, now that you are leaving, take We op. portintty of showing our apprecia- tion of your worth as a minister of e th ae r n h and a worthy g p v y oat#zoo. Yoe lave always shown w tale in our lald8tr by yotu' life aid actionst that +++++++++0+0++++++++++++++ 4' t Clearance k k 1 of MidiSummer • Tilney We lmarked arked do. n ''I• • the balance of 'osis trim- 'l' 4' rued legs to half regular prices. • COST NOT CONSIDERED 40 4 4. 4. Would ask those who are 4. 4 not supplied in this + line +to take advantage of 4' .;, these bargains while ,'II,. * they last.. M ,I. + Belmonte Millinery Periers 1 4. fir MA .l. i• t ..++++++.++++++,+.+++++++++ They expect to return to Toronto for a short time before leaving for their home in Victoria, B. 0, Many old friends here extend heerty con- gratulations to the happy twain and wish them Many prospernne years, Morris Haying is on the program of the farmers. It is a light drop but better Lan t expected at one time. ne. Mrs. Albert Crooks, 41.11 lice, has been seriously ill but we hope she will. soon be restored to good health. Mrs. James Evans and Miss Ellen left last week on a holiday outing to the West where they will visit rela- tives and friends. John Brown, 8th line, has hardly been up to concert pitch for the past few weeks but we hope he will scot) be as lively as ever. He went to Tot - onto to consult a specialist this week. Samuel McCracken, who came bene from) the West for a visit underwent a successful operation at London for acute appendicitis. He was able to get back here to his uncle's and is making favorable progress which we bust will lead to Onal convalescence. Misses Jennie and Grace Robb, of 'Walton antl Moorefield locality re- spectively are home for the vacation. Both have been re-engaged at an in- crease of salary. Miss Jennie enters upon her third year and Miss Grace upon her second .year in the same schoo A' Pl. Io xxR OALLsrn,— Friday of last week, e Peter 0au ttelon an old -and' well known n w Mlotrhsite died at, the home om of'his son un -lacy, Thos. Pierce Lot 30, Con. 8, where he head been making his home since last March. He was in poorhealth for the past fewo m nths which was not to be wondered at as he had attained the advanced age of nearly 85 years. Mr. Cantlon's birthplace Was Tipperary Ireland, coning to Canada when 11 years of age with his parents. Gode- rich township was the. early home be- fore locating in this townshii).De- ceased was married twice. Itis first wife was Miss Elsie Richar•dsen, by whom he had 3 stns and 4 daughters. One son died in infancy and the sur- vivgrs are in the West excepting Robert J., of Wingham. On the de- mise of his wife, Mr. Oantelon later married Miss Eliza Armstrong, of Morrie, who with two sons, (Edward, of Botha, Sask. ; and W1n., Winni- peg) and 2 daughters, Mlrs. Pierce, ()Vineries ; and Mrs. D. Shine, of Cochrane, Alberta,) survive. The subject of this notice was a Methodist in religion and had been a Class Leader for many years ; a Oouseeva• Live in politics and was a member of the Orange Order under whose direr tion he Was heeled Monday afternoon. Rev. Mir, Kilpatrick conducted the funeral, assisted by Rev, Mr. Ed- mundof Ed- munds, W l o at n. Wm. Can tenor a son, arrived Monday afternoon from \Virnipeg for the funeral, Arthur and Stbinel Tian elbrl, of Morris, arethe surviving brothers of deceased and are bath wen advanced in life. The pioneer settlers of Morris are growing few. • Church Chimes Thursday sfteruoon of this week Melville ebercli Mission Band plc -nit in the Davidson Grove, 1211) con, Grey townshia, Next Sunday afternoon emphasis will he placed on the World's Sabbath. School Convention by a special service. lo Brussels Methodist Sabbath School. Next Sabbath Rev. Mr. Wren's sub- jects it the Methodist olnhrcli will be "The elasticity 01'I'ruth," at 1t a. 1n. 11)0 in tate evening "00seen forces to be reckoned 'Rev D. Wren, M. A., preached his introductory sermons in the Methodist church here in connection with his pastcrete teal pleased and winded the Audiences. Morning theme was "The art fru 1 heft c Cross" 11 and N A in rile even- ing subjectwas "Tile vision, the eon. Aid end the Angels," He is a fluent speeker, is choice ie his language and practical in his findings. Nis pastorate opened auspiciously. The references made to tIft 1e. 1 brie were t tet but N v v odut ed in tvh#ch he hoped for arallyiug of every church member and orgAnizetian for a yeatf of earnest work, Mise Potter, of Gode iuh, soug A solo At he evening t g service, e , CORNER STONE LAYING AT UNUJN CHURCH Doli•htfut Day. Largo Attendance and Most 6uccassfut lSa7U0p 'Phe 48th natal day of the Dominion of Canada was the date selected by the good people of T7nio)) church for the important ceremony of laying the foundation stones of their proposed new edifice, situated on the 11th Con, of Grey township. When the speak of Union appoint- . anent we refer' to an amalgamation of four churches, formerly known as Whitfield's, Bethel, Jubilee and Hem fryn who, having cast in their lot to. gether are commencing a new era in their history by the erection of a modern church and horse sheds. The pastor, (Rev. D. Wren), Build- ing Committee and ladies of the con- gregation had their plans so well laid that everything ran like clockwork throughout the exercises and that they were crowned with success WAS only what might have been expected, With such a start and the united energetic spirit that prevails the com- pletion is only a natter of time and possibly the brightest days of their history ate before them; Weather conditious we):!e such on Tuesday, together with the holiday, that people came from far and neat to attend the important event and the company roust have numbered at least 1000. Rev, Mr. Hibbert, chairman of Wingham District, was invited' by Rev. Mr. Wren to take chargge of the afternoon ceremony, which he did to the satisfaction of all, At 2 p. m. the service commenced and in stead of naming one stone as alt corner stone this was quadrupled and Ray. Mr. Wren \t en presented elegantan t salver trowels bearing the inscription "Presented to— at laying of corner stone, -Union Methodist church, July 1st, 1913, to the four people honored as follows 1-F. H. Gilroy, Brussels, who performed the office as represent alive of the Trustee Board ; John R. Baker, for the Sunday School ; Jno. McDonald, Ethel, for the congrega- tion ; and Mrs. F. Sperling, Wingham in behalf of the Ladies' Aid. After this interesting and to man?' novel part of the exercises, whiehr went through without a hitch, the company withdrew to the school grounds across the road where plat- form and seats had been arranged and after au anthem by the choir, happy, pithy addresses were made by Revds. Messrs. Wren, McKelvie, Hussey and Lundy, Jas. Bowman, M. P. and the quartette who lead wielded the trowels. Mr. Baker read an interest- ing historical sketch of the past con- cerning what is now Union congrega- tion.Tables were spread upon the lawn and n a bevy of young ladies assisted. bya band of hustling young men d waited upon 1; t d P o t the re at trowel whois amplejustice ce to the good things pro- vided. The provision was so ample that "shortage" was not in the count. Many can now testify that Union char toh neighborhood boyhood ie blessed with good coons along with other com- mendable features. Following supper came the Concert when a well varied program was pre- ened and most successfully carried through. Talent consisted of Mac, Vincent, M1orkLon ; Lorne Eekmier, Brussels : Robe. McDonald, Ceanbrook ; Rev, D. Wren and Miss Chambers, of; Ethel ; J, Adams, Atwood ; and Miss Beatrice Whitfield in musical num- bers and Mrs. T. Dougherty, of Hen- ryn, in literary selections, Ethel Orehestea was also on hand. All did well and the prograin was thoroughly n,oyed by the audience. The day's proceedings brought into theeopletreasury. the satisfactory total of $1,650, thanks to the generosity. 0f the p New church will be 48 x 58 feet with ement_block basement and red brick. uclitoritmt. It will be modern in its: erangetments and possess the up -to - ate features representing comfort. oxvenienee and utility. It stands on. fine acre plot purchased from Wm. uttre and will y a haus an A 1 gement orse sired, 48 x 100 feet to accontno- ata the steeds ofpersons attending hutch. Old church, formerly called Whit' eld's was erected iu 1874 and 12 years go was moved front the original cor- er Eastward anti now Stands on the arm of Soo. Dougherty on the side- oad. Alex. Hunter, formerly of ranbroelt and Brussels had the colt - act of bending the church which )st $800 or $900. Rev. Robert ayes,, wl.J is now superannated at timsby, was the paste'. Whitfield's ppointment heing a part of Brussels rcuit. Church Waft opened about e 1101y year, Rev. Dr, Lovell, of. eaforth, preaching the dedicatory rmOn, 'Thos. Whitfield is the only ember. of the Building Committee Urhiviltg, ( e contractors of the new dirndl e Messrs. Avery and !lizerman, of . Rebell, who hope to have tate build- g ready for dedicating by the early all. Estimate of cost is $6,500, to- tted whi0h there le now in hand or bseribed the sunt 6f $4000, Rev, Mr. W' tet - n the ou , t 1 ,.ego t as- ii N t, who lead •a eotTl share m • I g y the emotion of the new edifice ; Rev, t Mclielvie, the new pastor ; the ustling Building Committee and ugregation generally were delight. •t nth the v 1 snncess attending the orner stone so a la r n and aretr laying ; e thus« stic over the,Optindetto outlook rind e completion of their fine cltura ) e s f e c a a d c a 13 11 d 0 11 1t i) f 0 L1 D 01 G th S se 1n s ar inn r tv 8Lt to b[ h co ed e 1111 homes