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The Brussels Post, 1913-7-24, Page 1VOL. 42 NO. 4 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO. THURSDAY, f UL -Y 24, 1913 W. H. KERR, Propietot New Advertisements Foot nail Match. -- 'Ponders.-M. Murata, ]meet -Robert Thomson. Teacher wanted --Jas. A, ICdgnr, Szlistrict :.cies Clinton BAR RnoEu rs Lowanatm.— Three Clinton hotelkeepers are applying for a ieductiee of assessment on the some of deo eased earnings elnce the coming into fo,ee of Local Option hero. The fourth would have done so, bet was too late. The appeals of the three were presented by J. L. Rittoui,n, oI',IDodorich, before Judge Doyle it,, the Division Court best 1lIonday crud his Worship reserved decision. It is claimed bar receipts have dropped from $30 or $40 a day to $3 of $4. Seaforth E. J. Whittaker, of Seafottle is Lhe successful candidate for the•positeen of prepanstoeofinveal brate palecanlolo- gy in tate geological survey, branch of • the minesdepartment, at Ottawa, at an initial salary of $1,200 per annum. Robert Wintry, of Sea14H th, had an exciting expel 101100 the other day, when he discovered in his father's garden a lunge snake. which he pro- ceeded to dispatch. The reptile pro- ved ahardet'.proposition than he amticipated, rad he was obliged to call eon Ins faille' for assistance before it was killed. The snake, which was of a vatted variety, measured 18 feet in length, and is supposed to have escaped from a circus that recently exhibited in Clinton. Leadbury ' Airs. Percy Little, of Toronto, was called home to see her father, \Vin. Davidson, who is ill. John Dundas has returned from Brussels where he was receiving treat- ment for one of his limbs. Tenders are asked for the con struclion of the Holland and Dodds drains. See advt. in this issue. Oongratnlations are extended to Miss Alice Knechtel for the success attained at the Entrance Exam. Miss 'Tillie Dundas has gone to Toronto where she has a position. She was as student of Stratford Business College. Wm. guechtei is home from the Western provinces where he spent a pleasant two months. He was as. far West as Banff and met aunty old friends while away. The many friends of Wm. David- son will be sorry to Iletu' of his ill health. For some time back he haat' been complaining but latelyhas had a stroke of paralysis tend his condition is pronounced serious. David McLaughlin, an old time resident of the 14111 col., but'.who has lately beenliving at. Fordwich, said farewell to earthly scenes onSunday last. The immediate cause of death was heart failure. Mr. Matanglilin had attained the age of 68 years and has left a large fathily sotye of wl ora are livingin this c0m cele ", <His first wifdied ahout 12 eaters ego and the subject of this notice married again. Mr. McLaughlin had a wide circle of friends who will sympathise with the bereaved family. Bluevale The Bluevale Branch of the Women's Institute have started 1a campaign to beautify the cemetery and to raise funds for that purpose a highly sirc0eseful Garden Party was held of the school grounds last Fri. day evening when a large number turned out,to show their sympathy - with the good work being undertaken by the ladies. The motto of the Women's Institute, "For:Home and Country," was displayed 'on a large banner at the gate while the grounds were; beautiful by patriotic Chinese lanterns and the tables were ornamented by flowers and candles. The ladies received many compliments on the excellence of the repast while the program was unusually good for an open-air entertainment. W. 11. Fraser was chairman, Rev, Crawford Tate and Robt. Black gave addresses and there weresolos by Miss Bertha Haney and Messrs. Neil Robb, Ernest Shaw and Ernest \Val tau n ; ,duets by the Misses Robb, Caarel° DiatnOnl and Elva Jermyn ; violin solos by Wm. Spear selections by the orchestra ; a humorous reading in negro dialect by Miss Tate ; and other numbers. As the result of the Garden .Party the Women's Institute will have about $90.00 to devote to the object in view. People 'living, at a distance, who would like:.to have 'their plots in the cemetery beautified, should tom- lnnuicltte with the Women's Institute, The President is• Mrs. Robb. Black and Miss Susie I. Collie is Secretary. OOMPLIDIENTARY.— The Toronto Star Weekly in a recent issue 'pub- lished an editorial entitled. "Village Oulttne an example that ought to be followed" in which it says a— Last Winter there was organized in the little village of Bluevale in Huron Countyy, a Literary Society, open to young anti old and it seems to have been conducted with unusual spirit and lability. An event at each meet.. ing was the reading of a mauuseript newspaper written by members of the Sociei',y. Six of these .were produced end' they have los beenprinted in a pamphlet under the 1name of the Bluevale Literary Digest and the Star Weekly has received a copy. Nutty a Literary Society has been Lalited 10 death by the local wise then wino used lees the Moans of aegUaiht- ing the community with the inex. ha1tsLible resources of his literary knowledge' Hyatt more tetiible than Ile as a destroyer of such societies Is the winner! with the literary pose who wan In healthy young people to sit in a dire light and sob river a sonnet that uobody peKlett t but her- self even peetenfls to understand, The Bliley/810 Society reputes to have been animated by the aggregate good settee of Rs members end from fleet to last its Digest was whu1080fl0 attd interesting. There ought to be ex- cellent entertainment fur a ural oomminiiLyy int , a Literary' Society provided that good sense is In control so that one or two pretentious P0180995 are not permitted to impose them- selves on the community with hastened disquisitions on subjects that possess no interest for anybody Mit thenl- selvee, Ontal'io is dotted with vil- lages whose people in Winter especl- (daily lack entertainment. But no- where in 1110 world will you 'finfl people with livelier holm• of looking foolish. They know what pities they8 are and by what critics; they are sintonnded. Tb most villages there is a rough and tumble hauler, a sidewalk stweasin againet which no humbug or pretence can keep its feet. In tenet Villttgrs Literary Societies fail because they take them- selves too seriously. The one in Bluevale secceeded.becanse its mem- bers discussed and wrote about, in 1110 mosb natural, and therel'099, the most interesting way their thoughts and emotions is whiih everybody shared, Goderi ch SUMDIxi18 SCHOOLATGoDL1ucH,— Preparations for the coining Summer School to be held in Knox M TSl x ahu•eh t nc 1 1: G lc uc b on August11--17,r under the auspices of LhSynod of Hamilton and:London,'Inc practically comiplete. 'I'lhedncal committee expecls an enroll- ment of from 160 to 200:. The morn- ings will be devoted to study, the afternoons to recrelnaion and the. eve"iegs to lectures by prominent teen of the Presbyterian church. Among those who tvill be present to conduct study clauses are Rev. Dr. R.. P. Mackay. foreign 0118810n secretary of the Presbyterian chinch in Canada Rev. Dr. J. G. Shearer, secretary of social service ; Rev. R. G. lklacBe'th, a haulm missiflll specialist ; Rev. Dr. Myers, educational secretary, and Rev, Gillies Eadie„ who has spent am11e years as: a missiomu•y 111 Henan, China. The evening meetings will be in charge ol'Rev, Dr. R. P. Mackay Rev. Hugh Matheson, L. L. Be;Rev. Rev. Dr. Shearer, Rev. R. W. Dickie, B. A., and Rev. R. G. MacBeth, Al. A.,,One feature of the school will bea lecture by Rev. Hugh Matheson, representative of the hymnai commit- tee on "The Use of the Book of Praise." Wroxeter Oliver Smith reterned Lo Hanna, Alta., on Wednesday. Reeve Reis and family visited in Mildmay over Sanctity. S. Rasmussen returned. from Stevensville on 'Thursday. BeF. McLean, of Mobile, Alta., is ,spending a few weeks here.. J. Best, of Seaforth, is the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Jno.-Hamilton. Harvey Kirby, of Berlin, called cu friends in the village on Friday. S. 11. Robinson, of Montreal, is en- joying a few holidays tat his home here. F. Mercer, of the Royal Batik, is spending two weeks holidays at his Mune in Markdale. Mrs. Hy.. Smith and Miss Etta Smith ate spending a week with relatives at Cllesley, Mrs. Fred: Wilson and children of Sardis, B. 0., are visiting the fornler's brother, J. R. Wendt. G. Davidson has returned from Ottawa where he attended the meet- ing of the Grand Lodge of the Masonic Society. Ray Leckie, who has been visiting Priencls in the village for several weeks left for his home in the Nest this week. Ales. James. Anderson was taken to the 'Wingham Hospital last week where she .nudertvent an operation for appendicitis. Oran b rook Jas. Oreille is visiting friends in Pittsburgg, Pa. Airs. Biennium, of London, is the guest of Mrs. R. X. McDonald. Cnn. Raddatz and fanill,y, of Detroit, are visiting at the home of le. Raddatz. B:LAoxcOURRANTS.—Mrs. W: Alder- 8ou`htts a quesitity of ripe black cur - vents fot sale. Miss Chapman, of Leamington, visited her sister, Mrs. Jacob Fisher, during the week, Mrs. (Dr.) Airth, 'of Chatsworth is spending a while with her brother, Rev. J. L. iMcCulloell. Mrs. Forrest and two daughters, of Chicago, 'heave been visitors during the past week ab the horse of John Forrest. Last Sunday morning ,Tatees Pearson, B. A., occupied the pulpit of Knox church here. He is a clever young Irian. The Foot Ball snatch on Friday evening of this 'weep at Brussels, should be a dandy, as Owen. Sound and Brussels are closely matched and are now a tie. Tie Misses Switzer have returned to their, hone here. Miss Attie hats been visiting her sister, Mrs. Pigott, in Beigden, Miss'.l'essie is teachingat 0krrid where elle has been re-engae. for the coring year et a salary of. $640,00. George G. Campbell, of Milestone, Sask., is here on a yisib, looking first•. class. He says prospects e.re good it) their locality:' for Ora but reline 8rttr'e0 and hard to get at. Airs Campbell and baby have been visiting hors for the' past few months, Brussels Photographic Studio Will be re -opened on Monday, August4t11. ,'' Special reduced prices for a short time. . G. F. Maitland Rev, Mr. Sewers, of Queen's 11111,. will lake pie service the Pessby- teriam church on Sunday morning next. Miss Lavine J. Alderson_ bas return- ed In •'1'aaonlo where she holds .at position as stenographer, after spend- ing a week's holidays at her home, Henry Rann, wife and children, of Malt000, Illinois, erre here on at visit with relatives lural add friends. Alr. Hann, who is a brother to John Hann and Ales. Cha elesAlderson, is a rail- roader and has travelled matey a anile nn a locomotive clueing the mast 10 years. He has a 1911110 spat in his heart for Cr)tnbrook locality, his par- ental hone Mrs,ane R Iwasa St. Thomas Oa tnrioyoung lady. We would like to see tient take up their home here instead of being occasional Visitors. Jamestown Jamestown Women's Institute will hold their next meeting on Thm•sday, July 31st, at the honne of Mts. James Street iam Meeting commences at 2.80 o 'clock. This Fall Johnston's church, 1st line, Slot ris, will be up 50 years and ibis expected that: the occasion will be observed by Jubilee services mark- ing the event. The trustees of the Bryan school, East, of Jamestown, have re-engaged the services of Sydney Armstrong, the present teacher, at a salary of $000:00. Mr. Armstrong is doing good In went, Ethel A number of our young folk anti- cipate a jolly evening at Molesworth on the 24111. Miss Flossie Cole, of Clinton, is spending a few days with her friends, the Misses Hansiild. Last Sabbath evening Rev. Mr. Mc- Kelvey preached an interesting S01.- 111011 in the Methodist church on "In- fluence." Council met here last Monday and will hold Omit next session on Mon- day, August 4t1), when drain con- tents will be let, MIs. S. Stemmer), of London, and' Miss Ethel Walsh and Harry Foster, of Galt, were visitors at the home of, Wm. and Mre. Stemmer. The Annual Methodist . Church pic- nic will be held Thbrsday afternoon of next week in Maitland park. ' Pic-nio is free if you supply a basket. We ease sorry to hear that Mrs. David Sanders is ill at bee parental home near Woodstock. 'Me. Sanders was called theme on Wednesday. Last Sabbath afternoon James Pearson, B. A., conducted the service' in the Presbyterian church, owing to the illness of the pastor and gave a fine serrnnn. Next Sunday Rev, Jifr. Sowers will occupy the pulpit. We hope Rev. Mr. McCulloch will soon be convalescent, Our contingent who play on the Brussels Foot -Ball team de their part in gond style. Quite a number witnessed the Owen Sound—Mussels match taste. Monday evening at Brussels. It was a well fonght out snatch and Friday's game between the same teams and at the sarne place will be another hard try. Morris Morris Township 0001)0il will meet next Monday. The Hopper drain tenders will be opened on Monday next at 8 o'clock at the Council meeting. Miss Elsie Ireland, 3td line Morris, spent a few clays with Misses Jennie and Grace Robb, of the Otit line. New wire fencing has been built a - tong the front of Wm. 13ryans' fine farm, 1I miles North of Brussels. Mrs. Williams and sons, of Toronto,' etre visitors at Jas. Davis', 6111 line, the parental home of the former. John Brown, 8111 line, is still in Toronto and is improving somewhat in health we are pleased to state. Thos. tuld•M1 s. Yuill and three sons, of Vanderbilt, Miele, are here on •their annual inot.o9 trip visiting relatives in Morris and • Grey Townships. Tliey have a fine Cadillac ear, Mise Mary Dank, Who was teething school near Welland, is home for her vacation. She has taken a rlew 8011001 near Palmerston, at:$800 per anntun, duties to commence atter the holidays. She is as fide teacher, Lindsay Mansel, of Smitten/retort and Albert Weiser., of Palmerston, were visitors with their brother and sister,. Florence and Wesley Shedden, 4tli line, Morris township. The young men.. are Noreen 00 the Grand Trunk railway, , Dm) err THE WBST.—There died in the West On July 41(1, at the home of her another, at Lander, Man., Violate Margaret Jane Burgess, aged 24 years 10 months and 4 days. Her mother Is now Mrs, Robert Sliewan, Me, But'geils paef*ing away !dine aline agog , Airs. Shewan will be better known as Miss Ellen P19, Vis, formally of this township. She is a 00us10 to Ihnbert, Alex, Edward and.Jarues Nichol laud Airs. Connote of Morris. Mitre Burgess, was in poor health for some blue. Iter decease le deeply regretted. A new windmill, for water primping purposes, hair been erected on the farm of Alex. Forsyth, East gravel road. The stables are being civet -- hauled, cement floors put in, water installed and outer improvements made which will add very materially to comfort and convenience, Grey Council meeting last Monday. Next Council meeting will be held on Monday, August 4111, when drahi eolltea cte will be lel:. Work is progressing at Union ap- pointment new Chnroh, It will be a very neat place of worship When completed. Nils. Thos. Davidson, lith con., took a chill Tuesday of last week and has been quite poorly but Is some better now. Mrs. Sydney Penny and little grandson, of Toronto, ling been visit- ing the fornielee brother, Wm, Baker. sr., of Henfryn. Airs. Win. Rands and Miss Ella left Tuesday of this week for a trip of a fete months with relatives and friends at Winnipeg, Calgary, Saline'Ceeek and other points. Coed. and Mrs. Clark, who have been visiting friends in Grey town- ship for the past three months, have returned to their home in California. Their niece Miss Sara Ha tchinson accompanied anied hem back and will re- main for a month or so. Walton Sunday School excntsion to Gode- rich over C. P. R. on Wednesday of next week. The Brnssels Excursion to Kinea•rdiue.will be tun on August 14th, by special train. Walton locality will send a good crowd to cheer for Brussels Friday evening of this week in the Owen Sound—Br easels Foot Ball battle on. Victoria Park. We tope to see Bros sels win out. BABY DIED .or GROWARD.—We are sorry to hear that while making the trip front Edmonton to the Peace' River, a journey of 500 miles by overland route, Thos. and Mrs. Telfer, formerly of this locality, had. the misfortune to lose their baby daughter, 3fargaretSean, aged 1 year. The little' lassie was only 111 a day. She tools convulsions, supposedly caused ft outhin ee t t g and was buried at, Froward, a point about 250 miles. front their destination. A'Ir. Telfer had taken up a homestead' in the Peace River district and was taking his wife and two childreti to their new home, when the unlooked_for bereavement came upon them. Many old friends here tender sincere sym- pathy in their time of trouble Fordwich Record says :—On : Sun- day last, David McLaughlin, of this village, was called to his last long rest. The deceased who was in his 70th year haul not been id vet/ robust health for some • time past, but was feeling as well as usual on the.$)rdci morning, and was ' sittiug outside when his wife left him to go to church. When she returned he was sitting ex- actly as she had left him, but life was extinct, he having slept away,death being dee to heart failure.. The funeral will take place on Saturday to the Brnssels cemetery. Service will be at the house commencing at 12.80 o'clock. Blyth Blyth's Civic Holiday Wednesday, J my 80th. Y Blyth Rural Telephone Co. have disposed of $1700,00 of debentures locally. lt. R. Sloan had a very successful barn raising on his farm to the North of the town. Mrs. D. D. Crittenden is spending a couple of weeks at Greed Bend. J. Stothers is moving the stock he recently purchased from F. Metcatif, to his own stare, Rev. 3. L. and Mess Small and family, of Hespeler, are at present holidaying in Blyth and vicinity. Miss Annie Reid successfully passed the recent music examinations at Toronto Conservatory of Music. Quite a number front here attended the semi-Ntaa1 game of boot -Ball for the Intermediate championship be- tween Brussels and Owen Sound at Brussels on Monday evening. They were well repaid for going Over as it was certainly a first-class game. Dr. Waddell, a graduate of McGill University, died at his 11ome:in Chat- ham. The village of Merritton is excited Over ire seeped Black Hand tht'eat made there, In is runaway accident Saturday 12th inst., Mrs, John Bowles, aged thiety-seven years, who resided 181)0111 two miles South of "Mk /10W, sustained fatal injuries. Her husband, who draws milk for the Paramount Cheese Factory, war+ stan'tieg Out About 5 o'clock in the nhornieg on his regular trip. When Mrs. Bowles mounted the waggon to rifle to the..11asLpre field. In some unaccount- able eery the horses tool( fright tend commenced to run away. Alts. Bowles jumped or was thrown from the wag- gon, the husband, clinging to Ids seal', Was able eventually to bring the hors- es maim conn"d1. IteLurninghe found hie wife lying unconscious' with her 810111 crushed in on the roadway, Neighbors, tvl)0were snmmnned as sisted in caveying her back to 1101 Own 11011809 where despite medical attend• racer she died an 110ut later A MIGHTY' MEETING 28th International Christian Endeavor Convention Los Angelos, July 9.14,.1918 The 20611 International Christian Endeavor Convention 18 new a matter of history, but it will rank in results accomplished, and new movements inaugurated, with the best of the great series of conventions held by this world-wide organization. THE SETTING Los Angeles furnished an ideal setting for the convention, The weather, although considered unusually 1101 for Los Angeles, was, with the cool nights, it refreshing contrast to the intense heat in the Middle and Eastern States. No hall in .the city could accom- modate the crowds expected, so the large -visioned committee pub a can- vas roof over Fiesta Park, leaking two auditoriums accommodating nearly twenty thousand people. One tvee used as headquarters for the States and the other for the great mass meetings. In addition sunnl- Laueoes meetings were held in the Temple Auditorium and a score of eh ui'ch es. In spite of the ample provision muscle overflow meetings were neces- sary to accommodate the tens of thousauds who sought opportunity to gain the inspiration of the gleat meetings,1411 ,l •,. d the seer nd clay of the con eutinn the v supply programs of and was badges 1 exhausted. R FEATURES The music of the Convention, led' by as great climes of one thousand• voices trained by Prof. Peckham, and an orchestra of fifty pieces, with talented soloists, was superb. in quality. 'Service Songs,' Lhe new hymn book, was used for the first time and became instantly popular. Pair. Percy S. Foster led the great audience in his inimitable way. The street parade was a Hew feature and as the Marching thousands of happy young people with music and song passed by, they made a profound impression on the tens of thousands of spectators who crowded the side tv9.11(9. Tho committee under the leader - site) of Leonard Merrill provided for every need, and the immense crewels were handled as easily and the meetings were as orderly as in an ordinary sized .convention, The spirit of devotion and enthusiasm were contagions. The denomination rallies were more largely attended and successful than in any recent convention. A VARIED PRceenes$ Every phase of religious activity was considered in practical con- ferences or inspirational addresses. President Henry Churchill ging, L. L. D., of Oberlin College, cone of our clearest and best balanced think- ers, led the great throng that tnet him each morning at 8.40 into the taImeaningof "Life's Values." Rev. John Balcom Shaw, D. D., conducted a most helpful series of conferences an "The Use of the Bible for Personal Growth and Service." Rev. A. L. Phillips, D. D., opened up the vast field of missions at home and abroad, and challenged the church of the future to plan ade- quately for the task committed to it, Rev. Charles M. Sheldon, D. D., had three sessions with the pastors and older leaders to discuss the ap- plication of the "Old Gospel to New World Conditions." Social purity work for men was most effectively presented by Rev. E. A. Ring, author of "Olean and Strong," and for women by Mrs, J. S: No+vel1, Practical conferences on every phase of Christian Endeavor work were conducted by, General Secretary William Shaw, Field Secretary gall Lehmann and a score of Christian 11ncleavorexpert workers. Enormous crowds attended the four noon -day meetings in the Temple Auditorium, when vital questions re- tat ng Co 0urcivic, social andreligious conditions: were discussed by Dr. lra Landribh, Hon, J. A. MacDonald, Rev. John Batmen Shaw, D. D.,, and "Billy" Sunday. Fellowship among the denomina- tions, world peace, and the attitude of Christian people toward those of a diffeeen1race tvel•e ably preeedeed by Rev, 0. W. Recited, D.D., Rev. Frank 111. Goodchild, D. D., Bishop Alex. Walters and Rev. J. A. MacDonald. The appeal of social service, the place of the Sabbath in present day civilization, and the spiritual dynamic necessary to all permanent moral re- form were handled in an inspiring way by Rev. Claude E. Hill, Rev. William Patterson, D. D. of Ireland Rev. Arthur B. Palten, D. 0 , Rev, G. E. Buelingeme, D. D., Rev. W. T. ,T0hnson, D. D., Rev. ;Wien 0. Cald. well, D. D., Rev.' J. Percival Htiget, Rev. 1+). A. Watkins, 0, D., and Rev. 11. B. Peery, D. D. Tho 'ILome, the School and ..the Church, their place and power in 01111,rac1er buildi ng, Were emphasized by Rev. Robert F. Coyle, D, D, President John Willie Baer and Dr, J. T. Ma Crory. EVANGELISTIC, XONDh;AVOR5 Rev. "Billy" Sunday conducted seven great ' evangelistic geNsbicsevices. Thismaeli-otiLiaised, het, most popu- lar and successful evangelist, won the hearts of those who were able to get into the great auditorium, Hundreds were converted and thousands of Christians wore•gniekei1ed and inspir- ed to more oonsi81ent living tune larg- 0r service, Street' in in many ialigUaggee to reach the 0oemopolitaft population Red Hot Foot Hail OWEN"SOUND vs. BRUSSELS After two stirring games these teanis are a tie -8 to 8—and 9989111 meet to break' i t ou VICTORIA PARK, BRUSSELS Friday os 77�j this week LYtJ IIWL, y Game Galled at 8.16. Adtnission25c. Ladies & Children 16c. Last Monday's match was one of the beat contested Foot Ball Games seen on Victoria Park for many day. Don't Miss friday Evening's 's Game +++++++++++++++++44444 44-e+ were held every day with most en eouraging results. INCREASE AND EFFICIENCY li 1 eest Toni• years have y a been years of steady increase and efficiency. President Cheek linked these words together as thereetitell-words for the coring years .and suggested the establishmen tof .0 lesbian Endeavoj Week as a stock -taking time, a time Lo review the past,: emphasize the present and lay plans for a larger.. future. The suggestion was en- thusiastically adopted, and, definite plans and suggestions will be pre- pared by the United Society. General Secretary' Shaw, in pre- senting his encouraging repot show- ing the practical efficiency of the societies. adopted the novel plata of illustrating the various lines of work by stereoptican pictures, showing the indeavo'ers at work, and something of the actual results aeconplished. Carefully gathered statistics shots that froth eighty to ninety-nine per cent of the Sunday School teachers and officers and church workers home' Prom the active membership of the Christian Endeavor- Societies. A long. and illuminating. list of lines of service aotually carried on by the Societies was given. The reports of A.. J. Shaltle, mana- ger, and H. N. Lathrop, treasurer, showed that the business and finances were in fine condition. tide stage apparently lost his nerve and 19101neci to the pnstnre, Mr, McEaoiiren managed te' get to the ' house' and at Ilarriston `(teethe' wee telephoned: for and attended his in- juries. I1 will be some time bef ore the injured man tan attend to hie duties on the faun, i:,r•+ 5,3 .:Andraw'Stelvrrt, aged 50 years, was found dead Tuesday morning at 0.46 in the doorway of a drive -shed on peoperty belonging to the Carlow Milling Company, Belleville. Stewart was a garden laborer by occupation and it is surmised that he went to the shed to test, feeling faint, and that he succumbed at once to heart failure. The Galt Reporter Tuesday evening tante out with the announcement that ... .l. P. Jafl`eay, editor of The Daily'sRe porter since it was founded in 1896, has accepted the office of Canadian Im- migration agent, with headquarters at Philadelphia, Mr, Jaffray has been a hard worker of the Conservative party in South Waterloo. Before becomingeditor of The Dail Reporter hejwas edi for of The Chicago Canadian - American, which was first published. by himself and brothers in Minneapolis the business being transferred to Chicago in 1885. Mr. Jaffray will retain his directorship in J'he Galt Re- porter. The Ilotelkoepers' Association of the Dominion of Canada, which was organized in Ottawa last March, will hold its first convention in Winnipeg from September 16 to 20. - In a significant circular letter just sent out. by William 13. Edgecomb, of Winnipeg, Secretary of the asee- ciat•e i it stated that it i inn A I t 8 time 990 unite the whole t n e trade of the Doman- ian into a solid unit for defence per - poses, the development of trade con- diLious, and the protection of vested " rights, "events having transpired r. making it imperative that licensees of this Dominion assemble together to discuss trade interests." While in our. different; Provinces," the letter reads, "we have efficient protection through our local organizations look ing after heal interests, still • the wider field of the Dominion is about to be attacked. Our opponents are making arrangements to ask for Dominion legislation under the Canada Temperance act in an effort to be successful where they have fail- ed in the different Provinces. This means that we must become active and energetic, and prepare to defend Dur interests against any vicious legis- lation that might be proposed. "The time has arrived to demonstrate to the legisletars and the people that you. are alive to your interests and that you are ready and determined to protect thein, let the chips fall where they may." A RECRUITING GROUND A new feature of the convention was the "Decision Service," conducted by Dr. L. A. McAfee at .the close of the -principal sessions. Hundreds of choice young men and women made a definite covenant to endeavor to so shape their life plans as to give them- selves to the ministry, missions or some other form of religions service, Temperance and Christian Citizen- ship were strongly emphasized and under the leadership of the recently elected National Superintendent of Temperance and Christian Citizenship Daniel A. Poling, a program of edit. cation and agitation, aiming at the annihilation of the liquor, business, and "A $aloonless Nation by 1920," was adopted and will be vigorously pushed. This campaign will unite and utilize all existing temperance organizations on a nation-wide program, each work- ing it out along its own particular lice. The foreign $aver teas meet at- tractive. Rev. T. Sawaya, field secretary for Japan, converted and trained in a junior society of Christian 'Endeavor, captured the convention with bis, lea for patience and Chris- tian love toward is. people, who have for so long looked to the United StatOs for new ideals and a Ohristain C1 V111Zat1 CII. Stanley A. Hunter brought a strong and helpful message froth India, Rev. and Airs,. E. E. Strother, field secretaries for China, showed flow Christian Endeavor had trained many of those who have become leaders in the new China, The Chinese Lake naturally to etre Christian Endeavor form of organize Lion, and curry on the work of the society most e$ioiently, It was in the home of Edward S. Little, treasurer of the United Society of Christian Endeavor for China, that the peace pact that praotioally ended the greatest bloodless revolts- tion in the history of the world, was signed. The convention was a Success every particular' and the movement closes its this ty-second year with larger financial resources, a more comprehensive plan of work, and a more enthusiastic constituency than ever before in its history, Canadian News Daviel MCEacltren,,of Cotswold, the well known breeder of Holstein cattle, was :luesday morning attacked by a ball and 1)0htl several r ribs +1, n vee al .btotEn and was badly bruised, The animel knocked him down and commenced going him, bathe had the presence of mind La grab the bull by the ring in his 110504 and in this manner re- gained his feet, and being a power - fel man, .11e gradually, kept backing the enraged althea htrp unfit he Dame to a. fenceaver s h`ch lie v t Jumped and escaped further inattriee, The bull at Church Chimes In the absence of Rev. Mr. Mann next Sunday the pulpit of- Melville church will be occupied by Rev. Mr. Muir, of Toronto, Next Sabbath's lessons for the Sunday...:. School will tee "J'he .request. of Moses'' refused." Lesson notes may be'feund on page 3 of this issue. The canvass for the proposed new Presbyterian etlurch in Brussels is meet- ing with success. ss it should and will .. eventuate in a successful issue no doubt. At the Epworth League Monday eveniug Rev, D. Wren gave an interest- ing address on the subject, "Chums." Miss Jessie Cunningham rendered a choice solo. Next Sabbath morning Rev, Mr. Wren. will speak ou the subject "A splendid view from a hill top, in the evening."Five choice things in the life of a Choice vouug than," A choir of young ladies will lead the praises at the. evening service. At St. John's church next Sunday, July 27th, (D. V.) there will be morning and evening prayer at 11 a. m. and 7 p. 01. respectively and Sunday School at 3 p. o. There will be bright music and hearty services, Come one, come all and join iu the worship of God. The services as usual will be taken by George A Vroomao, who will preach on "Tile offices of Faith, Hope and Charity" as outlined by St. Paul in r Cor. x3 -i3, The choir is. urgently requested to 'meet for practice Friday evening after the A. Y. P. A. meeting, which meets this week at 8.30 o'elook instead of 8 as asUal, ADDITIONAL LOCALS LARGE deliveries of coal have been coating to to,vu'for next Winter's con- stimption. ARTS NEARLY r0>GOTTEN,— Quoiting. Horseback riding, Croquet. Tln whistle solos. I�nittiug. Malting candles. Cradling. W. C. T. U.—The regular 'Meeting of the 4V. C. T. U. w111 beheld on Friday July 25411, at 3o'clock,at the hotne of Mrs. McGuire, A paper prepared by Ole County Corresponding Secretary, Mrs Fitton, of Exeter, on 'The White Slave traffic,' will be read by hue ofthe members. A cordial in- vitation is extended to all interested in W. C. '1'. U. work. CLINTON TENNIS PLAYERS ling. -1 Last Friday four Clintouiaus metered to Brussels and played interesting gawee; with Brussels on the Tennis Court het0 Result was as follows: --Singles- S, x. Scott (13) beat Southgate (C) 6 4 6.4 ; McDermott (13) beat McDougall (C 626-2; Mo Taggart art t. beat Sinclair air $ 4 6 6 0 6-o ; Hodgson (0) beatJ . Fox (S) 5°7 o 7.3 6 : ubler.. Me.aggart &. Southate (C4).boat DoSinolair & Stolt (B) 4-6 6 6 2 , ox & McDermott (B) beat Hodgson & McDougall (0) 6.e 6 2, Tie in the oveuts,