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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1913-11-27, Page 11- 1 # .-4 VOL. 42 NO, 22 ' New Advertisements Auction sole -S Weliter. An old custom -E. It Smith. Ao0b101111ale-Znolc. MoOollum. Good morning -London Advertiser. Winter term -Elliott Business College. Farmers tante notice -W. J. ilkOrookeit. Bistrirt Reins Cranbrook Herb. Jeschke htts returned to Detroit. cemge Menzies is home from his trip to the West, looking good. • ev. J. L. McCulloch was at `Ravi - stock Thuteday of last week attend- ing the funeral of a friend. Several from this locality were in attendance at the Farmers' „Institute meeting at. Brussels last Monday. December 23rd is the date of the Sunday School entertainment in con- nection with the Methodist chut•ch. Next Sunday afternoon Rev. Mr. Kilpatrick, of Belgrave. will conduct the service in the Methodist church. Seaforth OBITUARY.- After an illness of several weeks Mrs, Richard Wright paseed away at her home in Seem Lb, on Saturday, Nov. 15th, Mrs. Wright's maiden was Elizabeth Carlisle. Slie had reached the age of 75 years and had been a resident of Seaforth most of the time for the past Oh ty yeaps and was much esteemed by all who enjoyed her acquaintance. She is survived by her husband and 4 sons and 3 daughters, all of whnin attend- ed the funeral on Tuesday. The daughters are, :M.o. H. H. and Mrs, F. W. Young, of Rochester, N. Y. and Mps., Nelson McLaughlin, of Wittei- peg. The sons are James 0., of To- ledo ; John E„ and William E., of Co- lumbus, Ohio, and A. 11, of Pontiac,. Mich, Belgrave Mrs. Lowry, of Seaforth, is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. Sproat, of Bel - 1 grave. Last Sunday evening Clayton Peoc- ter took the service in the Methodist chupch in the absence of. the pastor and did well. Several front this locality heard Rev. Mr. McGregor attire anniversary services in the Presbyterian church, Winglmm, last Sunday. Mrs. J. L. Geddes, of Help ave, has iurchased the Awde property, Leopold street, Wingham, and will take up residence there in the near future. Many old friends here wish her many happy and .comfortable years. The Missionary anniversary of the Methodist churches, Belgrave circuit, will be observed next Sabbath when Rev. D. Wren, M. A.. of Brussels, will preach. Rev. Mr. Kilpatrick will take charge of the services at Brussels on that day. tion to any city in Canada. As it is learned upon good authority that there Is only a mortgage of about $85,000 on the church and house, Willett property is at lomat worth $40- 000, LIDS 81.10WS the finances of the congregation to be in excellent, shape. Walton Thecetnent shed at the Methodist church le proving its worth. Geo. Williamson was at Qoderich Was week serving on the jury at the DAseizes. Chas, and Mrs. Switzer,who spent . several months visiting tlils part of the covottry, have arrived back to pKelfleld, Sask., %hove they also have property. Station Agent McKay, who was quite popular here, has been moved to kfonkton to Lite C. P. 8 agency. In the meantime the wurk here is being looked after by a ielieving agent. Last Saturday Gen. H. and Mrs. Williamson, of this locality, got moved into their fine new brick residence. We wish them many prosperous years in Weir comfortable home. Fordwich HURON PIONEER Gorns.-One of the oldest and most highly respected pioneer settlers of the Count y of. Hume, in the person of Robert Bowes passed away Tuesday of last week at his home in the village of Clifford in his 88th year. He was born in the County of Cavan, Ireland, in 1825 and came with two brothers to Mumma in 1843, subsequently moving to the township of Scarborough, county of York then to Oakville whets he lived about 10 years. In 1857 he.,married Miss Margaret Hopkins, of Oakville, and in 1883 they went to a faun in the township of liewick, county of Huron being compelled by absence of roads to make the journey by font fettle Harriston, a distance of 8 miles, each carrying one of the ehildren through the bush, with nothing to guide their way except marks an the trees. They cleared up, one of the finest farms in the County of Huron and continued to reside there until 1891, when they retired to the village of Clifford, Mr. Bowes was a lifelong Liberal, and a staunch member of the Methodist church. He is survived by his aged partner and 4 sone, Robert of Buffalo ; John at home • Genrge, of Toronto and Richard of Clifford. The funeral took Mace on Thursday after- noon to the Clifford oemetery. • Goderioh Inverness Come, SODS of Scotland, will attend their annual church services at Knox church on Sunday morning, Nov. 30t,h, Walter Taylor left for Pasadena, California, where he vi1l reseed the Winter,, He will also visit Van- couver, Seattle and San Francisco before returning to Goderich, ' NORTH STREET 11ARSONAGE.- A- mid the scene of general , the beautiful parsonage of the Norili street Methodist church which will bo occupied by Rev. W. IL Hager, 13, A., and which has been building for the past 18 months, was formally opened with a social gathering, held in the chorch lecture room on Thurs- day Nov. 130. Eine weather smiled upon the event and everything went, off .satisfacterily. The retetor, Rev. W. K. Hager, occupied the Chair and opened the pm:loadings with dedi- •catory prayers. A fine musical pro, grain wits given by local talent) and refreshments followed. In his de- Scelption of the personage, Me. Me - Goer stated that it had been cern. pleted at a cost approximately of $0000 and had been building since May, 1912, The building is a fine structure of red peened brick two and it half etoreys high. It is trimmed With polished oppose with oak floor- ing, has the latest Modern up- to-date conveniences and is one of the finest houses not Only in Goderich but, hi thie part of °Matte. It would be et good decideas Ethel Council meeting will meet here on Monday, December 80. Statutory meeting on the 1510. It is Geo. and not Jnn. Kreuter as stated last week who is to move to Brussels to engage in the implement bitsiness, Last Sabbath evening Rev. Mr, Johnston preached in the "Methodist chnt•ch here giving a fine discourse cm the Holy Spirit, Rev. Mr. McKelvey cond tutted anniversary 111 Fiery Ices at Pine River on Sunday. Cartemas Crort. --Ethel Canadian Club will meet on Friday, Dec. 5th when all the menthe's should try and be present. Wm. Monter is going to bring in a bill to take a plebiscite on the Navy Question in Grey township. "The 13111 will ask the Club to furnish the ballots and the Retnt ning Officers. and the ballot will be as follows Are you in favor of a Canadian Navy ? Ate you in favor of a Contribution Are yOU in favor of a Navy of any kind ? The trustees of the schools where elections are held will be asked for the use of the schools some Satur- day in Jam 1914 and the result will be sent to the Leader of tbe Govern- ment and the leader of the Opposition at Ottawa." All members should be present to take part in in the debate on this bill as it will be interesting. 1V. Newer:mem-The sub- ject of this sketch, was a former Meth- odist pastor here. He was born in Devonshire, England, in 1833, and on being ordained to the Bible Christian Church, volunteeredi[for service in Prince Edward's Island, where he labored as it missionary for 6 yams before coming to Canada. The min - 'eters of those early days endured many hardships, living among the people, sharing their lives, their SOr- rOWS and thew privations. Some of the circuits he worked epon both be- fore the union and since were ; Tweed, Fenelon 1 Falls, Rimy/tie, Denham Centre, Wiarton, Hawks - vine, Tiverton and Ethel. About 21 years ago, owing to his wife's illness and his ow.n failing health, he was obliged reluctantly to superannuate aiid since Wren he has reedited in °Mi- ttel where he has gained the respect aiid esteem of all classes of citizens. Rev. Mr. Newcombe and family are well rementheved in this vicinity. iftfrMieter Ben Ringlet., of Hespeler, is visiting under the parental loaf in Ilowick. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, of Toronto, ate guests of their son, Dr. G. P. J ackson. Mrs. A. McKay and Mrs. Johnson, of Teeswater, visited last Wednesday with Mrs. Thos, Savage. And et son Black, who has been India- posedat his home here for some time, returned to Durham this week. Owieg to the Illness of the teacher, Miss Ray, there was a holiday in the Jollier room of the Public School on Friday last. STETHENSON-HARMS.-Taken from Tortinto Daily Star Nov. 1 The marriage of Miss Edith May Harris, daughter of R, 13. and Mrs. Harris, to G. Pierson StephellS011, was .solemnized very .quietly at half -past three o'clock tins afternoon by the pastor, Rev. Dv. Eleggics;ad The bride who was given away Ifyr- hee father. wore a suit of midnight blue brocade, black hat, with osprey and white fox furs the gift of the groom. Her briquet was of lilies and orchids. There were no attendants. While the register was tieing signed Mr. Mc - gibbon sang "Love's Coronation," Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson after the ceremoey, drove to the station and left to speed their honeythoon in New York. Oti their return they will reside et n'Peolthe avenue. . ,Wingrea.M Rev. Mr. Hibbert, of the Methodist Church, gave an excellent sermon on the tragedy of the great lakes on Sun- day. lie spoke highly of the heroism and bravei y of the sailors who lost their lives, and suggested that if the congregation were willing that the thank -offering would be given toward the sailors's fund, as it would be badly needed. ' A meeting of the Winghim Curling Club was held here Saturday evening, and the minuet election of officers took place. The meeting discussed plans for the annual tournament, and a meeting will be called shortly to decide on the prizes and make other arrangements. The club is growing steadily, and now has a membership of over 60. The new alcove elected ai e as follows Peesideet- L. Hinkley, Vice -President -II, B. Oncitrithe 1 veneerer -A. 33. Poi'teo, • Secretalere-A, M, Critteferd, BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMI3ER 27. 1913 On Saturday Mayor Spotton Wetted an order that the Town -Hall should be thrown open for farmer's wives and families to go in and rest while waiting for their riga, which are. brought 10 Went frown chtwch and hotel stables. The reason why tine is done is not, known, as the hotelmen say they have not refused accommo- detion to the women. On Satueday evening Samuel Gar- bett, a farmer, was found lying on the side of the iron bridge in Lower W Ingham by Constable Phloem), while he was going home. Thinking that the man was hurt, its be noticed his horse standing with the rig mesh- ed, ha found 011 investigation that Garbett was intoxicated. He was at once taken to pollee headquarters, where he was charged with being drunk in Local Option territory. Jamestown Tho Sabha 10 School en tei tain went in Victoria Hall will be held Friday, Dee. Nth. A number from this timidity attend- ed the funeral of the at Mts. Rich- ard Roe, of Brussels, last Tuesday afteptioon. 11 F. OUT, of Brussels, will take the service in Victoria Hall next Sunday evening. A. Pollock was in charge lest. Sunday. Some ' time ago Samuel Snell was thrown off a load of corn stalks to the ground and received a severe shaking up that laid hint askle for several weeks. Be is able to get about now his many friends ave pleased to notice. Bluevale IlstatErixar..- A pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mrs. Lanehlin Frazer, lst line of IVIorris, on Saturcloy Nov. 22ticl, when her daughter, Miss Mai garet, was united in marriage to Robert Nicholson, a mosperons farmer of the 4th line Morris. Ptomptly at 0 o'clock the wedding patty entered the parlor to the strains of the Bridal chorus, plays ed by Mrs. Cooke MidRev. J. E. Cooke tied the nuptial knot. Bride wits tastefully dressed in while silk with light blue dot, trimmed with baby Irish lace and insertion. The home was prettily decorated with chrysanthemums and carnations. After congratulations a dainty latch - eon was served. Theevening was spent in social chat, par- lor games &c., all returning to thew respective homes wishing Me. and Mrs. Nicholson many happy years in their new home. Many beautiful presents ieceived testified to the high esteem in which Miss Frazer is held in the community. ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION. - Friday evening, Nov. 21st, the young people of the choir of the Ebenezer church, waited on Miss Frazer at het home and presented her with a Lininge tea set, bridal rase design. IL Stewart called the choir to order and asked Miss Frazer to come for - wad while H. Simi:mien made the presentation and Miss Lanett Turvey read the following address :- DE.Cui, Miss Feaszue.We, the mem- bers cd the Ebenezer choir of the Methodist church, of the Blnevale circuit, have as- sembled in your home this evening to show in a small way our appreciation of your services as organist of the church for the past 'year. It is with much regret that wehave learned you are soon to leave us but we trust that the new sphere of life that you are entering will be one of -My and rich experience to both you and your partner in life. As a small token of our affection and appreciation we would ask' you to accept this Lirnoge tea set. .We trust you will live long to enjoy each other's company and fellowship and that finally we may all meet in that Land where ties shall never be broken. Signed on behalf of the members of the choir. LAnnti. TUIWEY, MILDRED SOUOH. Mise Frazer merle it shot t reply thank- ing the choir for their Mirthless which would long be remembered by her and asked them to still be faithful to their church. Grey The Bible Society Collectors have Mean looking after various concession lines in Grey and being fairly generously treated. Miss Attele StnalldOn, 10th line, who has beet' 50 sericn,ly ill, is hold- ittg her own batty well and we hope may continue to impeove. At the basketball game between the Normal Schools of London and Stratford Harvey Hoover, of this township, was on the 1010 -up of the Iattei S. A. and Mrs. Snell, of Grey an- nounce the engagement of their third dao hter Christena B., to Robert A. WaIeol of Morels, the Marriage to take place quietly on Dec. 10111. Roam.. Rotrre No. 2.- Following are the peeeent box holders on Ruial mail route No. 2, for which Ethel is the distributing office and Chas. Cleaver the obliging cattier, the 7th mut 8th and 5th and Oth eons, being the territovy served' :-- 'Pat .s.mr 8TH CONS. hid, Collis, J. E. Rowland, Jos. Engler, Wm.,Thompson Telfet• Keifer Adam Turnbull, Dotioth Lamont, P. 1. Mc. Kay, Brewer, Mts. H. MAID - 11011, A.11411 D. Lemont, W, H. Arm- strong and A, Blehop. STit AND 0111 CONS, Wesley Stephenson, At thut• B. Smith, Oliphant Smith, Thos. so,sohoo je„ Tease Wilbee, P.A McAttlow, J. G. Turnbull, W. J. Hoy, Chas. Cook, Robt. Dougherty, .Peter Bishop, Isaac Clark, Wm. Bennett, Writ, Beirnes, Alex. McDonald, Ias. Maker, Ino, 13menes, J. T. Ward, and W. G. Armstrong. It is expected that tl,o rMesent, nuniber of boxes will le; its it doubled when the full coots, lave been fetpplied. Farmers Take Notice! Highest Prices paid for Dressed Turkeys, Geese and Ducks at W. J. McCracken's Store BRUSSELS Next meeting of the Township Council will be held on Monday, December 610. Dr. and Mrs. Evans, of (Minton were renewing old friendships with Jno. Jackson and family, 610 001. this week. J. R. Jaekson, of Toronto, traveller for the Standard Co., apatite few clays undev the parental roof, at the hotne of arm. Jackson. AUCTION SALE.- Zack. McCallum, Lot 84, Con. 3, has announced it clearing Auction Sale of Farm stook, implentents, ete., for Wednesday, December 1010, with F. S. Scott, of Brussels, as Auctioneer. The proprietor purposes removing to Brussels where he will engage in the implement business, associated with George Krantev, of Brussels. ENJOYED HER STAY IN TUE OLD LAND. -Miss Jean Stewart, who spent 11 months in the Old (Mantes, arvived back greatly henefitted by her visit. She landed at Old London, visited at Overton, England foe sever- al months and spent Christmas at Bognor, then to Dumfries and Dal- beattie. In July Miss Stewart went to Ayrshire and put in many cheery hones at Alloway where old scenes of Robbie Burns were visited and en- joyed every hour of her stay in Scot- land. The harvesb was good in the 003 Land this year -but Miss Stewart says that help is hard to obtain. The actions of some of the emigration agents from Canada is not valued very 'highly as some of the ideas sought to be impressed are erroneous in the extreme and bound to bring disappointment to those who believe them. One thing very noticeable was the splendid character Of the roads. THE PosT along with others was treated to osprey of Highland heath- er by Miss, Stewart, who purposes calling on old friends to deliver ntee- sages from across the sea. Molesworth Mise Nellie Elliott is visiting with friends in Toronto. Miss Mina Sangster visited friends in Listowel last week. The road grader is being made use of here in getting the roads in A 1 shape. A. and Mrs, Mitchell , and Master Gordon were in Toronto a few days last week. Women's Institute will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday Dec, 4tb, at Mrs. H. Grainger's. Re- ports of the recent Convention, held In Toronto, will be given besides the regular papers. Mo rri s Council meeting Thursday of this week. Last week Jas. klichie, fith line, re- ceived the °arenas of a fine deer from the Not•thland. ',.. The farm of Edward Ward, Oth ilne, has been leased to Alvin Arm- Istrong, who will do well with it we t,"8tit' 0account of the marriage of Miss Margaret Frazer, who was organist of 41)e choir at Browntown, Miss Blild- !red Smelt will now officiate. A. number -of representatives from Morris attended the Farmers' Insti- tute and Women's Institute meetings in Brussels last Monday afteruonn. Owing to the illness of Frank eyans with typhoid fever (whom we te pleased to eay is making favorable ',ogress) Miss Ruby Clegg has been npplying his position as teacher in the Miller School, 5th line and will likely finish nut the present teem up to Christmas. Now that the contracts are let for the Rural mail routes on the 3rd and 4th and 510 and 6th lines it is expect- ed that this modern convenience will soon be in vogue. Edward Lowry, of Brussels, and A. Attains, 5th line, are the respective contractors with ivhom Lite people of threw routes ex - Teat to become better acqlreinted. During the past week Mr. Murehi- on, of Oalnmet, Mih., bas been mak- ng a visit at Jno. Shuttle's, 4th line. The visitor is interested in copper mining bet owing to a big strike on just now the various minee, which employ very large staffs of men, are shut down, Mr. Murchison tells many intetesting things about this great indestry, 100 HEAD OF CATTLE FOR SALE, - Samuel Walker, 6111 line, hastinstruet- ect Auctioneer Scott, of Brussels, to offer by Public: Auction at bis farm on Fettle y, Deeettiber 5th, T00 head of seleeted nettle ineluding 25 cows and heifers supposed in calf anti 50 vett, ling steels mut helfei,s. Sale at 1 p. This will afford a fine chant* to ecure stock ab rule own price. Berme ttlittfortune ell Edward Wileon, familiarly known as "Ned," Who Makes his home at S. Oth line. Ile had 1 troubles some knee but ite was so anxious 16 get :thing he elipped and fell breaking his left leg. He is now laid up entire- ly. Mr, Wilson Is AD old time 1081- 1101)1, lowing been employed by S. Walker ay. SO years ago, et. though he Was frequently away nom On or about January. 1t,1914 The London Advertiser will bid you a very cheery Good Morning With the Best Morning Newspaper in Western Ontario. Watch for it, for it will be a Hummer the municipality in the passing years. Through the decease of a brother he became heir to sufficient to keep him comfortsble for the rest of his natural life. OM friends will be sorry to hear of his accident. A fine time was enjoyed at the home of A.. and Mrs. Howlett, 7th line, under the auspices of the Women's Missionary ,Society, of which the hostess Is the worthy Peesi. dent. Short program, supper and social chat constituted the program. The visitors voted it a good place to go. Tt•easury of the W. M. S. was the better of the gathering. Monorieff The men are busy these days pnt ting the roof on the new part of the church shed. Mrs. Geo McTaggart spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. Peter Kerr, at Winthrop. The S. S. of Kuox church is going to have a Christmas Entertainment on Tuesday evening, Deo. 23rd. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. D. K. Livingstone is laid up with to sore foot. We hope she will soon be able to be around again. The W. 5.1. S. of Knox church will hold their next meeting on Dec. 3rd. The Bible reading will be taken by Mrs. Jas. 0. McKay : the topic on "The Canadian Prairie Country" by Mrs. Donald MeTaggat ; and on "Mission in Korea" by Mrs. Robt. MaTttgga.rt. The meeting commences at 2 p. m. Listowel R. W. FERGUSON'S DEATEL-Heart trouble caused the sudden death at noon Monday of Robert. W. Ferguson one of Listowel's best known resi- dents in his 8011) year. The deceased was a former editor of The Listowel Balmer, a formee Councillor, mem- ber. of the High School Boat•d, and a man of great literary ability. He was specially known as it great. check- er player, and possibly had very few if any equals in Ontario. While play- ing a game late Saturday night with another skilled local checker player he suddenly became unconscious and fell forward on the board. He was in a critical condition but Mouclay morn- ing felt so improved that lie got out of bed, walked down stairs, but died shortly after in convulsions when taken back to bed. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the residence of Ms eon -in-law, T. L. Hamilton, to Fairview cemetery. the premises of Harpy Goodman,4 Hebrew. The goods were at °nee seized 40 removed. The hearing will be before R, Graham, J. P., on Thursday at Lucknow, The furs were out of season, WHO CONSTITUTE IT 7 To the Editor of TES Pon Sire -Certain rnan I feetos and appeals have from time to time appeared in several of the newspapers throughout the County purporting to emanate from the Huron Coen ty Business Men's Association and signed by two gentle- men of Clinton as President and Sec- retary. Before making any reply to their appeals the County Temperance Association would venture to ask who composes this "Huron County Busi- ness Meu's Association ?" A diligent eanvas of the business men of Clinton fails to disclose more than quo busi- ness man of the town, other than the two signers of the newspaper appeals, who know anything about the organi- zation. A similar report comes from Goderieh and Wingliam, Those who compose the County Temperance As- sociation are well known and the list of its officers and members are avail- able to anyone. If there is to be a fair field and no favor we submit that the Hulot' County Business Men's As- sociation should come out into the open and let us know who are respon- sible for those threadbare and com- monplace appeals. Our citizens would then know wether any weight is to be attached to these so called arguments, which already have been answered a thousand times, as it is unthinkable that they shonld emanate from either of the gentlemen whose signathres are attached. F. BUCHANAN, President, J. A. IRWIN, Secretary. November 24th, 1913. McKillop Mus. Wan Mornimos DEOHASED.- LASt Sitturday afternoon, Sebula Forbes, beloved wife of William Morrison, 10th con., of McKillop, paid Natute's debt, at the early age of 32. years, She was only ill for a few days, the immediate cause of death being heart failure. Deceased was the youngest daughter of the late Thomas and Mrs. Forbes, of this township, and was united in moulage to her now bereft partner about 8 years ago. She leaves one daughter, Viola. Mrs. Morrison was a consistent member of the Methodist church and was hold 01 high esteem by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She died as she lived trusting in her Saviohe and asking her Mends to meet her in heaven. The funeral took place Tuesday aftertioon, the service being conducted by Revds. Edmunds, of Walton, and Lackland, a former pastor, 110W of Wroxeter. Her remains were followed to Mail - landbank cemetery by a long.0011- C011180 of relatives and old friends who deeply lament her demise and tender sympathy to the bereaved. Pallbearers wove Gilbert Aikens, ;fames Morrison, W. Jelby (Shelburue) Noble Forbes, Stephenson Genie and. Porter Dennie. The floral tributes were beautiful. The only member of Mrs. Mortison's hntnediate tonally able to attend funeral was her broth - et, Noble. The rest are 111 the West. although her sister, Mrs. klePhertiott, of M•mula, Sask., was on her road twee, The subject of this notice was genecous, Healy and ever ready. to lend a helping baud and will be great ly inissed. The duo-decirnal system of hand: ling Hetisall Public Library has been installed, L. Clark, of Hensall, who was 310 cidentally shot through the arm, is improvil1g. Confirmation services Were held at Exeter and Henson last Sunday by Bishop 'Williams, of Loudon. George McEwan ex,111. P., of Hemet% sots taken to Clietott hos- pital last week for an opevation.. At Luclthow, Ont., Nov, 22nd what protred to be a large Mull of furs was executed Friday by Provincial De. pay Game Warden W. 13. Elliott, accompanied by Peovioeial Constable ',hippo), who Visited the ettr dealets 1 et Luoknou, owl awned 1& pelta 801 • EAST HURON FARMERS INSTITUTE Monday afternoon of this week was the date set for holding the regular meeting of Bast Huron Fro•mers' In- stitute in Brussels. The weather was not at all propitious and combined with muddy roads no doubt helped to reduce the usual large attendance. President W. H. Fraser occupied the chair and offered a few remarks be- fitting the occasion. The delegation consisted of Gavin Barbour, of Crosshill, who dealt with "Soil cultivation and control of soil innistute," and L. D. Harkinson, of Aylmer. his subject being "Corn growing and the silo." Mr. Barbour is no stranger to East Huron and is a good speaker and a successful fanner. This was Mr. Harkinson's first visit to this locality. In the evening a joint meeting of the Formers' and Women's Institute was held when a general program of interest was presented, with the President in charge. A. choice piano duet was given by MISS Minerva Jones and Miss Isabel Strachan, followed by a practical talk on "Modern improve - Meets on the farm and in the home" by Me. Harkinson. He instanced heating by the furnace, sena' system of waterworks, bath, etc., better sewerage, vacuum cleaner, libtary, landscape gardening and cement walks. F. H. Gilroy sang a solo in good voice after whiCh Mise L. Rob- son, of Ildertom who had addressed the Women's Institute in the after- noon, was introduced and took as her subject "Economic problems of a country girl." She is a good talker as most ladies are and showed Glove was solution to the problem by individu- al effort and a willingness to strive for independence and thorough acquaintance with the best methods. Miss Robson urged specialties for fanners' daughters in handling of poultry or bee keeping as sources of pleasure'and profit. Woman's enfram- chisetnent was touched upon not as tt, desire to crowd men out but to aid in developing the greatness of Canada. The "Short course" at the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, in Poul- try and Bee keeping was advised to the young ladies of rural Ontario. The closiog address was given by Mr. Barbour after Lorne Eoltraier's nicely sung solo, "Farmem and their sone was the speaker's subject and his ideal was to .give the boys a financial interest in the farm after they had proven competent and: showed an interest in the work and. management of the place. He believ- ed in acquainting the lads with the business end of the work and intrust- ing them with a fair share of such tasks. Some of the requisites to making farm life go with a swing Were instanced as v-Thotttugli culti- vation, good seed, proper drainage, modern fencing, making home attrac- tive by the use of paiht, nement, lawn flowers, wield, literature, &c. Mr, Barbour thinks ottr school system needs retnoulding before proper work will be done in the best ititerest of the sons and drieghters of farmers. He urged school Fairs as it point Wor- thy of testing. President Fraser offered 00100100 Is on the suggestions made, and the National Anthem concluded the evening's program. Mrs, R. Thou*. yin presided 41: the piano as acclaim- panist during, the evertieg. W. H. KERR, Proptietor mprovernente required in Our school Vet= and covered considerable „ ground in her chatty style that Was • , well stored with interesting infirm:mt. • !, tIL WEST SHORE PROBE ENDED ABRUPTLY To the dieappointruent of municipal representatives from the shore °Stun- t:les of Lake Huron, where the ill- fated West Short Railway was launched on its brief disastrous career, the investigation before the Ontario Railway Board Toronto, on Friday, mune to an abrupt and inconsequerital conclusion. It was impossible to pro- ceed, and 100 1(6068 of the prosecuting -i counsel were tied by the lapses of memory of the chief witnesses and the mysterious disappearance of the minute and the account books of the company. Mr. Moyles, the control- ling spirit of the railway directorate and tits office of the late S. O. Smoke alike deny any knowledge of the ‘eveabouts of these documents and 0 v11.11 alern practically the whole hope of tracing the big expenditut es was bas- ed. Engineer tdiddletniss of the Ont- ario Railway and Municipal Board. - swore to the valuation he made of the , road at the instance of the municipal- ities. Allowing for contractors' profit, right-of-way and purchase of material, the present line could be duplicated for $305,000, and it would cost $797,736 to complete the line as it stood at present. Mr. MacEwan, said he had no official position with the Huron Construction Co., although he held a power of attorney from Mr. Moyee to sign railway checks for the payment of wages and materials. MacEwan's knowledge of the organization of the Huron Construc- tion Co, was quite vague. Mr. Moyes had altogether the direction of the work and he never met any of the divect,ors of the concern. TILE wommes INSTITUTE The members of this organization assembled in the audience room of the Carnegie Library, a goodly Mum bot being hi attendance. 'Mrs. W. Rands as President, welcomed the ladles and introduced Mies Robsou, of Ilderton, who was jttst from the Provincial Convention, upon which the dwelt, Attention WaS alSO called te a Committee that waited on .the Goverement telative 00 "0006 Wel- kare," Mise oboon spoke Welly of Church Chimes , Read the. Sunday School Lesson Notes in this issue. Topic for next Sunday is "Crossing the Jordan." Servkes next Sunday morning at mi a, in. in St. lohn's church, subject "A forgividg spirit" 7 p. in. subject "rbe , right spirir.r • The local Chapter of the Brotherhood ! of St. Andrew will meet Friday night of this week in St. John's church vestry at 8 p. m. Venue People's social evening will be observed in Melville church base- ment Friday evening of this week, 'it which a good time is promised. Next Sunday being St. Andrew's day the paper at the A. Y. P. A will be , given by the Director of local Chapter s, Ben Walker and the subject will be St. Andrew. ,L The live interest manifested in the numerous interdenominational Mission- ary Conferences of laymen augurs well for advancement in method and floance. jiiii Next Sabbath Rev, Mr. RilpaGr.e..,' i.:, . A., of Belgrave, will conduct the servi- ces in the Methodist church here. The pastor will preach Missionary sermons i on Belgrave circuit, Mildmay's beautiful 936,000Roman Catholic church was opened Sunday., . Vicar -General Mshouey, of Hamilton ; officiated preaching the cledicatiop serrnon. Be was assisted by man' .P • .., priests of the diocese. Bible Society Collectors of Brussels Branch, who have not made their re- turns to the Secretary -Treasurer, are asked to kindly do so at their early cou- veuience so that the annual report may be forwarded to Toronto in the near future. Young Mens' Banquet in corrnetiier with the Methodist church will be held Friday evening of nest week, A pro- gram of toasts and musical selections will follow the supper. The latter will be in charge of the Ladies' Aid Society of the church, o1' which Miss Pipe.'i i President. Rev. P. Poole, who is a son-in-law ,t", tames Sharpe,'of Brussels, has receive( a unanimous call to the Baptist churtl , at Dawson, Man. He has been makii! Winnipeg his headquarters while fit1;f the post of travelling Secretary te`,e, Reading Camps through the West We wish Rev. and Mrs. Poole tit highest snecess, The A. Y. P. A, will hold their usu monthly Social Tbursday nigheekth week. Tbey have been kindly 1I. -- to to Mrs, Robb's home Turnberry stria. Brussels for that occasion. -A most ett. joyable time was spent at the last Social tied a fine time is expected on Thurs day. Dont forget tittle and pis Thursday 8 p tn. at Mrs, Robb'e. , - A most interesting paper on "Ilinius we all love" WAS read by T. G. 'Jones ai the last meeting of the A. Y. P. A het in Stlohn's church basement Sundt' night. The reader had chosen some Of the best known and most popttlar home and described the circurnst of its productions. He inetaneect influences upon other minds, A I, enjoyable time was Spent DI liSteDIDk this well gotten up paper. Much Ur must have been devoted to seekftgl, facts which he presented, It., marks were made relative to the ee• by the President and member - Associations. r Rev. Mr, Wrett preached tw sv. did and most appropriate di lest Smiley as the cooclusire vigorous Missionary. Cart:maim past several weekit m ccentectios. the Methodiet church, Moroi ti was "Day gleame from tifer,"' f text "Watehtneu what of the , ete." wirieh was a most optinal view of the work heieg doue, ing subject dealt with "Caned, in the great Missionary problem tod It was a comprehensive, Mullane, tutd well applied address. This e the to humeri eppoieted are ,V veasing their respective (Metal:nig of congregation. Arnoeut of centeibuti lest year was $5o7 30 which inolu ililes,SS frein Orenbrook,