HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1913-12-4, Page 1VOL. 42 NO, 23
BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1913
W, H. KERB, Proprietor
New Advertisements
Looal-John Wright.
Shop early -Jos, VOX.
Looal-G. A. Dominion.
Olulatinas--A. Strachan.
Noton lost -John Brown,
Cows foreale--John Dark,
Christmas -W. A Grewar.
Just 16day s- W, F. Stratton.
Xmao 1s coming -S. 0. W neon,
Slaughter Salo -I, 0 Rlohnrds.
Auotion sale -Willows Narrow.
Holiday presents -Walker & Bleak.
Santa Ohms le aonitg-F. R Smith.
Nation to Oroditore-Chas Wheeler estate,
f zeakri.cf :Reim
Molesworth
Mrs, G. McDonald is on the sick
list with is very bad cold.
Annual meeting of the Telephone
Co. Tuesday of this week.
Mrs, G. Greensides, of Atwood,
visited Mrs. S. Smith over Sunday,
Mrs. 0. Scott, Misses Mabel and
Annie Elliott and Rob. Stewaet
motored to Harriston Saturday to
visit friends.
Next Sunday evening the service
will be in charge of theyoung people.
The \Vomen a Institute all got their
hest smiles on Friday last and got
their photo taken, , •
Remember the date of the S. 5,
Euteetttinntent December 19th. It's
going to be better than ever,
SV111 Brown, of Beamer, Man., ar-
rived houte here last week. His
health is not as good as his many
friends would wish.
Belgruva T
Miss Jean Stewait,, win) has recent-
ly returned from a visit to England
and Scotland, was a visitor with D.
and Mrs. Sproat:
Next Sunday Rev. Mr. Boyle will
preach anniversary sermons at Clan -
brook and Rev, Mr. Idc0ulloeh, of
that place, will be here.
Last Sabbath evening Rev, Mr.
Wren, of Brussels preached an ex-
cellent Missionary sermon in the
Methodist ehnrch here.
At the Supreme Court sitting on
Tuesday of last week at. Goderidi,
the following were granted natura-
lization papels and are now British
Xma5 = W. A. GHEAH'
Confectionery and Fruit Store
Luscious and Juicy California Seedless Oranges
25e, 30e, 40c, and 50c per doz.
Malaga Grapes, Table Raisins, Bananas
New Figs, Dates, Nuts, Raisins, Currants.
Our Oonfectionery is all New and Fresh.
See our Grand display of Tub Goods
Pi» es Exhs9.,c4xtsfor
ll gmev-ahoPempoke, Pouches
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eandy for Christmas Giving Candy has long been the
foundation gift for Christ-
mas giving. The Christmas season is here again with all its perplexities as to
What one should give. Our stock of Confectionery Was never more replete
with endless varieties, Suitable for everyone; from the oldest person down to
the tiny tots. For stocking filling and tree decorating our Candy Count -
ere offer inviting and attractive items in Candy and Novelties.
Boxes from Soto 51.00. See them.
Oysters Place your, order early for them.
Cheese Good Old Cheese.
W. A. GREWAR Phone 99 BRUSSELS
subjecte : Anthony Pappas, Gode-
rioh J.,' Charles J, Dawson, Settforth,
aria Robert.Arinetrottg, of the town-
ship of Motais.
Mr, McCurdy se., 511i line Morris, is
Seriously ill, at. tire tome of his son.
The old gentleman Is In his 800h year
and is a pioneer resident of the town.
ship.
Tuesday an interesting Confir-
mation service was held in the
English olnu'clt here when 9 eaudi-
dates were confirmed. A fine ser -
anon was delivered by the Bishop.
A fine report was presented of the
Provincial Convention of the Wom-
en's Institute, held recently at Tor-
onto, at the Institute here last Thurs-
day by Mit, Will. Procter, the dele-
gate.
Oran brook
Mrs, Campbell, of Lucknow, is
Visiting her sister, Mrs. Bird.
Mrs. F. Raddatz is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Kreuter, in Berlin.
R. E.. and Mrs. Buchanan, of Idaho
are visiting her parents, John and
Mrs. Coates.
Next Sabbath afternoon Rev. 6Lr.
Wren will preach in the Methodist
church and will conclude the Mission-
ary campaign for this
year.
Lost' Saturday
a member of
resi-
dents were at
Bvtssels attending the
funeral of a brother Mason. named
Rose, who died at Ohesley,
ANNIVERSARY AT KNOB CHURCH.—
Rev. A, M. Boyle, 13. A, of Belgrave,
will preach anniversary sermons in
Knox church on Sabbath 7th feet„ at
11 a. nn, and 7 p. m. On the follow-
ing Thursday a Fowl and meat Supper
will be served in Long's Hall from 6
to 8 o'clock, after which a choice pro-
gram will be given in the church con-
sisting of Readings, choruses, solos
and addresses. Following reverend
gentlemen have been invited, Reyds.
Messrs. McKelvey, Ethel; Lundy,
Walton ; Wren, Brnssels ; and Boyle,
Belgrave. The gathering is under the
auspices of the Ladies' Aid Of which
Mrs, McNabb is President and Mrs,
McIntosh Secretary. Be sure and
don't forget, the dates. ,
Got,nEN WEDDING.—Tuesday even-
ing, Dec. 2nd, John and Mrs. Coates
celebrated the Golden Anniversary
nf their wedding day. They were
married in Kinbnrn in 1803, Rev. Mr.
Hueter officiating. Their home was
blessed with 3 sons and 2 daughters
viz :—John, in Manitoba ; Robert, of
Seafnrth ; George, in Idaho ; Mrs. N.
Askin, 14th con. Grey; .and Mrs.
Buchanan, of Idaho. All but John
and George were home for the cele-
bration. Mrs. Stevenson, a bright
old lady of 91 years, aunt of Mrs.
Coates', was present at both occasions.
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What would you like , If it is Gifts for elderly people, we have them if it is
Presents for Children, theyare ill our stock ; if it is something for a Husband or Wife,
• ar if it is a token of affection for a Friend, you ca,x- obtain what you want
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— Toilet and Manicure Sets in Ebony, Ivory
and Silver
—Hand -painted China.
.-Silverware
—Clocks—Nickel, Cuckoo, Quail and Chime
—Small Fancy Cloths itt Russian' Ivory, Sil-
ver and Gold
--Candlesticks—Nickel and. Brass
-Necklaces in Gold-filled, Solid 14 -karat Gold,
Pearl Set, Sapphire Set and Diamonds
—Combs and Barrettes
— Mesh Bags
—Bracelets
—Lockets
--Umbrellas—Silk, Gold and Gold-motinted
Iltuulles _
—Bt'ooehes
—Signet Rings—all alias
—Diamond Rings '
=0 mbinrtion Rings, s
ueh as Rubies, Pearls
and Diamonds
— Sterling Silver Seuvonir Spoons
For Gentlemen .
— Combination Walking Cane and Umbrella
—A novel deckle, the very latest
—Combination Sete—Gold Cuff Links, Stick
Pin and Tie Clip
—Watch Chains and Lockets -Gold Filled
and Solid Gold.
—Watch Fobs
—Violins
—Signet Binge
—Eye Glasses,
—Hand Reading Glasses ♦
--Canes—Gold-headed or Gold -mounted
—Umbrellas—Silk, Gold of Goid•ntonnted O•
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— Toilet Sets in Ebony and Persian Ivory
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We fettle than and now is an opportune time •
= to try one. Ask for particulars regard-
ing the double Wedding ring method.
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Abont 20 guests, mostly relatives, sat
down to dinner at 7 o'clock after
Which a program of readings, solos,
etc., was rendered. On behalf of the
family Mrs.. Buchanan read a short
address and Master H. Coates pre-
sented the bride and groom of 60
years with a purse of gold. A fine
time was enjoyed and many good
wishes were expressed for a oontinu-
ation of life to Mr, tuid Mit, °oaten
who are well known in this com-
munity.
Wroxeter
Jno. Rutledge and I. Duret spent
last Wednesday in Brussels.
Mis. M, McLennan is visiting with
friends in Howiek this week.
Dr. Wilson, of Mildmay, called on
friends here one day last week.
Howiek Mutual On, Directors met
here on Tnesday in regular session,
Anderson Black has taken a position
in Wm. Rutherford's hardware stare.
Mrs. Robert Earle, of Howiek, at-
tended the funeral of a relative in
Hamilton last week.
Mise Alice Hamilton has returned
to New York after a month's vacation
spent at her home here.
Chas. Eaket and family, of Belmote,
left this station on Tuesday for Van-
couver where they will reside.
Miss Maggie Earls left for Toronto
on Monday where she will enter the
Western Hospital to train for a nurse.
Jno. and Mrs. Brawn and little
daughter, of Toronto, spent two days
of last week with the former's mother
here.
The Bible Glass of the Presbyterian
church held a social evening at the
home of Miss Sophie Robinson on
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fliggs, of Newcastle,
have returned to their home after
spending some time with G. and Mrs,,
Davidson.
A number from here attended the
Confirmation service held by Bishop
Williams, of London, in Goirie on
Monday evening.
Ethel
Council will meet here next Mon-
d Ve are glad to see W. H. Love able
to attend to business note mole.
Harold Love is improving after his
attack of typhoid fever and will soon
be as well as ever we hope.
Children of the Methodist Sabbath
School are busy preparing for their
Entertainment on the 23rd inst.
Canadian Club will meet Friday
evening of this week. The Navy Bill
will be up for discussion. Dont miss
it.
Messrs. McDonald and MpLelland
were at Brussels Last Saturday at-
tending a Masonic funeral of Mr.
Rose, of Ohesley.
Rev. Me. McKelvey and M. J.
Slemmon were at Ripley and Bethel
circuits last week campaigning in the
interests of Epworth League work,
A fine time was enjoyed at .the
Parsonage in connection with the
Social evening. Games, social chat,
music and lunch filled in the hours
adm irably.
Thos. and Mrs, Williamson are
Vancouver purpose
back from V tver and
remaining. Theywill resume farm-
ing next Spring
S ria on the 14th
con., the Evens Bros,. being the
present tenants.
MILL SOLD.—It is said Eli Smith, of
Brussels. has purchased the T. Veit -
den chopping rill and will take im-
mediate possession. He is a practical
,Hiller and a gond hand at machinery
so should be able to run it all right.
Walton
Mrs. W, McAllister was visiting in
Brussels last week.
The stores w!11 beo
en on
Wednes-
day evening before Christmas
The congregation of St. Georges.
church was -pleased to have with them
last Sunday afternoon their former
'rector, Rev. Mr. Lang -Ford, of Lis-
towel.
St. George's Sunday School will
hold their Annual Christmas Tree
Entertainment in the A, 0. U. W.
Hall. Monday evening 22nd . inst.,
commencing at 7.80. Rev. R. E. Page,
rector, will preside and will introduce
a fine program composed of vooal and
instrumental tnuaic, readings, recite
tions, dialogues, tableaus, &c, Thele
will also be a tree to be unloaded,
Joe Hamilton is the Superintendent
and Miss Mat wet Humphries
Secretary, Dontrniss the date.
Judge Holt pet witted Joe Campbell.
hte.11berty, when be came before him
last week at Godericb, on the promise
of better conduct forthe time to
entre,
W. H. Sholdice and Dan,'Steiss look
carefully and regularly after the in-
terests of their respective patrons on
their two rural mail routes. The lat-
ter has a very heavy trip.
Sir Aemilitts Irving, a well known
legal gentleman, passed away Thurs-
day of last week at the ripe age of 91
,years. Funeral took place Saturday
afternoon, after lying in state in
Osgende Hall. He was the Treasurer
of the Law Society and was the father
of Dr, Irving who practiced medicine
In Walton fora few years.
Jamestown
The public miss the Brussels—
Wroxeter stage line very touch.
B. Carr took the service at Victoria
Hall hast Sabbath and gave a good
sermon to a large audience.
Mrs. P. S. Scott and Miss Katie
Scott visited t the home of Mrs.
Franke a
0.. Wright last Wednesday.
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J. It. Miller and Edward Bryana at-
tended the Howiek Mutual Fire In-
surance monthly meeting at Wrox-
eter last Tuesday.
Mis. George. Ooombes and family,
formerly of Jamestown and Moles-
worth, who have lived for several
years at Londesboro,are intending
to remove to London, where several
members of the family already re-
side. They still own their farm here.
Perth County
Gilbert H. McIntyre, ex -M. P. for
Pet th, and former Deputy Speaker in
the Honse of Commons, died at his
home. St. Mary's, Monday morning
shortly after 5 o'clock. Death was
directly due to uremic poisoning.
Mr. McIntyre lapsed into uncon-
sciousness on Friday, and remained in
that condition until his death. He
was 82 years old, and a lifelong resi-
dent of the town. He is survived by
his wife, His only sou, George, died
3 years ago, while attending college at
Montreal. The funeral was held on
Wednesday at St. Marys.
Morris
Additional Morris township news
may be read on page 6.
A. H. Cochrane, of Waterloo, was
visiting at the parental home, 3rd
line, this week.
Wednesday of this week Duncan
Campbell, an old resident of the 1st
line, cliecl after a year's illness from
can seri.
SUDDEN DEATH: Word was re-
ceived here last week from Langdon,
Alta., of the death of Dorothy, the
little daughter of Robert and Mrs.
Clark. She was not very well on
Ftiday but on Saturday she seemed
alarm was felt
better tatn
mneh e er andue
shot Y morning, her. Sunda m t
g• about
2 o'olnek, she suddenly became \c
ruse
and before a doctor could reach her
she pissed away. She was a bright
little child and will be mush missed
in the home. Much sympathy is felt
for the bereaved parents both of
whom are former residents of Morris.
Mi•s. Clark is a daughter of Jaynes and
ales, Russell, 6th line.
Sonoma REPORT.—The following is
the report of S. S. No. 9, Morris for
the month nf November. Examined
in Grammar, Geography, Composition
and Literature Sr. IV,—George
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McArthur 78. Jr.,IV.—Lily Jackson
87. Examined un Geography, Lan-
guage, Hygiene and Literature. Jr.
11L—Edna McCall 77, Cora Skelton
74, Earl Watsnn 58, Glen Kelly 28.
Sr. II.—Virus Wvatt 75. For general,
work Jr. IL—Bert Kelly 874. Pt.
IL—Mary Readman 321, Joe Read -
man 285, Ross Button 155. The most
number of perfect lessons for the
month Lily Jackson and Edna McCall.
Those pt'eseiIt every day Edna McCall
and Vina Wyatt.
MARGARET CowAN, Teacher.
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Doesn't look like it».
But Xmas is coming sure
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Count up anil you'll find that the Shopping days are.
not very many after all.
Call and, see if we may be able to help you out with
, something gi you had in mind to get for somebody
--and dont forget Limb itis only three weeks
until Christmas,
We have now ,n stock this season's fresh RAISINS,
CURRANTS, PEELS and NU -1S.
Make out a gond long list of your requirements and
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Jno, and Mrs. Stehle and Miss Elsie,
of Grey township were visitors at the
home of Thos. and Mrs, Clark, 6th
line. Morrie,
An Auction Sale will be held at
WillalvaFtu'row'sfarm, 8rd hoe, on
Friday afternoon of next week. He
purposes retiring from farming hence
Sale will be without reserve,
Last Sunday afternoon Rev. J. S.
Fisher, of Lambeth, preached
on at Jackson's church. He
was pastor on Blyth circuit 27
years ago and retains his old time
vigor to a marked degree.
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GERMYN—DINsmoRE.—St. George's
church, Goderieh, was the scene of an
interesting event on Wednesday,
Nov. 28th, when Miss Edith, second
daughter of Wellington and Mrs.
Dinsmore, was united in marriage to
Sydney R. Germyri of Granton. The
ceremony was performed by Rev, J.
B. Fotheringham and only immediate
friends and relatives were present.
The happy couple left on the 7.20 0.
P.; R. ttaiu for Toronto and other
points East, - Mr. and Mrs. Germyn
were unattended. They will reside at
Granton,
Gre
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A new
'phone placed laced in the
home of Jin. Heather, 10th con. this
week. It begins to look like business.
W. G. Lucas, Oth con., has been
poorly with an attack of appendicitis
but.we trust he will soon recover his
health.
Will. Rozell, of Toronto, was here
for a short visit with his brother and
sisters, 9th con.
Fletcher and Mrs. Roe and Miss
Arany attended the funeral of Mrs.
\Vm. Morrison, of McKilloptownship.
Deceased was Mr. Roe's niece. .
Wilfrid and Miss Florence, child-
ren of George Whitfield, who were
dangerously i11 with pneumonia, are
making a good recovery we are pleas-
ed to state.
ex -Reeve Strachan, -W110 has :passed
his 81st birthday, is not enjoying his
old tine vigor but his wide circle of
friends hope he will soon regain his
customary good health.
Miss Lott, nth con., was a visitor.
with Toronto friends. She took in
the great reception tendered General
Booth. She was an officer in the
Salvation Army for a time.
SERIOUSLY INJURED.—As Mrs. Jno.
Dark and son, 9th con., were driving
near Cranbrook last Tuesday their'
horse took fright and upset the rig.
Mrs. Dark had several ribs' broken
and injury done to her shoulder but
we hope she will soon recover.
CARED of Trauma.— We wish to ex-
press our thanks to the numerous
kind neighbors and friends for sym-
pathetic words and kindly deeds in
connection with the short illness and
subsequent death of our father, the
late Thos. Whitfield. They .were
fully appreciated. Yours Truly,
THE WBITFIELD FAMILY.
FAR1a SOLD.—The Rozell farm, Lot
3, Con. 9, curtaining 100 acres, has
been sold to Jabez Jermyn, of Brea -
Sete. the price being $6000. Mr.
Rozell will give possession in the
Springcin when the purchaserwillmove
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t• it. It is a conveniently located
property with good buildings etc.
We hope Mr. Rozell and sisters will
continue to reside in this locality.
OARD or THANKS: Owing to the
many and very kind letters sent us
over the demise of our dear daughter,
Mrs. Luke C. Speiran, we take this
opportunity of expressing our ap-
preciation of these words of sympathy
and kindly regard. It is certainly
true, "A kind word life's hardship's
will soften," and only those who have
had sorrow know the true valuation of
sentiments of comfort, and good
lou
cheer. We trust all may
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spared from separation- from their
dear ones. Yours Gratefully,
J. K. AND Has. RARER.
PASSED AWAY IN HIS 92ND YEAR.
About 4 p. m. last Saturday, Thos.
Whitfield passed away at his comfort-
able home, 12th con., like a ripe shock
of corn, He was conscious to the last.
He was only ill 4 or 6 days, pneumonia
berg the cause and had been able to
be about as usual, assisting in the
chores and work about the same as
ever. Mr. Whitfield was born in
Northumberland Co., England, and
came to Canada with his parents
when a child. They made their home
in the township of Cartwright, Dur-
ham county. Deceased married Miss
Eliza Bradburn. of the same locality
and they carne to Grey township near-
ly 50 years ago, purchasing a fine'
property on which he lived continu-
ously, He and his sons were great
formers and no finer properties are to
be ,found in the township than are
o.vned by them. Mrs. Whitfield died
on December 16th, 1891, in her 68th
year. Six sone and 5 daughters were
born to the home, viz :—John, of Bow
Island, Alta. ; Thos., of Michigan ;
Teasdale, Albert, George and Levi, of
this township; Mrs, Brandon, Oriilia;
Mrs, Robinson, Mich. ; Mrs. Patter-
soe, Carrievale, Sask; rs. Panabak-
er, deceased and Mies Whitfield at
home. The subject of this notice was
a loyal Methodist, whose home was
always to the preachers and the
Whitfield church stood on the corner
of hie farm for many years before re-
moval to another site, ..In politics he
was a Liberal. He was a man of mus-
cular vigor, industry, integrity and
h ter and although retiring
high char'ace tiri•g
in his disposition wielded a good in-
fluence in the community,Out of
threebrothers only one survives,
Teesdale, of Cartwright, who is about
80 years of age, John died in Mani-
toba. Tho funeral took place Tues-
day afternoon the tierviee being eon -
ducted by Rev. L A. McKelvey, de-
ceased's pastor, assisted by Rev. D.
Wren, of Brussels, a former pastor
'and an old friend of the family, . In
terment was made in the Boaseele
cemetery. The pallbearers were the
six sons and Mr. Brandon, a sou l
law. Among the members of
the family from .a distance were
Thos„ Mrs, Robinson Mr, Pan-
abaker and Miss Bertha, of gespeler,
and Mr. and Mrs, Brandon. Mr...
and Mrs. Patterson did not arrive'
until after the funeral. The,
name of Thos. Whitfield will long
live in this community.
Brussels Council
Regular meeting of Brussels ,Court -
cit was held last Monday evening in -
the Council Chamber, Preeent Reeve
Leckie and Councillors Hewitt, Mul-
doon, McGuire and Pryne.
Minutes of last meeting read and
passed.
Circular was read from Provincial
Government stating that under the
Act where the salaries of Clerk of
Division Court and Bailiff did
not reach $500 in a year the munici-
pality would be assessed $2:00 for s.
each of the 4 Courts held each year.
This was acceeded to as may be seen
in list of accounts, passed.
Following accounts were present-
ed
T, Ritchie, work on street $ 1 60
Wilton & Gillespie, account 48 58
Gerry& Walker, account. 47 43
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15 25
Geo. Kerr, wisp p gtearl. . 16 00
Anderson Bros., scales 6 months 16 00
Robt. Oliver, salary . 40 00
P. Arnim t, lumber 38 75
Juo, Welsh, digging out stumps
at park ... 400
D. Ewan, miscellaneous • 8.10
S. C. Wilson, Division Court
Clerk ..... . S 00
P. Scott, miscellaneous ..,2 76
Jno. Long, acting Bailiff fees... 8 00
Moved by R. A. Pryne, seconded by
A. McGuire, that above accounts e. -
paid. Carried.
$14.15 was reported by Robt. Oliver
for past month as receipts from scales.
In reference to claim of $338.60 for
extras on John street sewer left over
from last meeting. Subject was dis-
cussed at length when action was
taken as follows :--no allowance be-
ing made for claim for shell rock:—
Moved by J. Hewitt, seconded by R.
A. Pryne, that Mr, Kirkby's claim for
extras be settled as follows
Item for 4 catch basins $40.00
Item for 8 catch basins changed 7.60
$47.50
Gatch basin not pot in........... 10.00
$87.60
Balance due on contract......,4.00
In full of claim for extras on
John Street drain 41,60
Carried.
The question of the. Electric Light
and inefficiency of the service' was
gone into and after talking over the
various situations it was deoided to
wait the reply of Proprietor Sheoe to
Reeve Leckie's letter. '
The radial railway and Brussels
good financial position were two sub-
jects talked over after which Council .
adjourned to meet on the 16th inst.,
as per Statute.
Church Chimes
Thursday venin of this'week a
a
special meeting of the local chapter of
the Brotherhood of St. Andrews will be
held in the church vestry.
Young Men's Banquet Friday even-
ing ot this week in the Methodist church
school room. A program of toasts and
music will be renderedfollowing the
supper at 7.3o o'clock. - ..-,--
Sabbath morning next Rey. Mr,
Wren will speak on "The priceless
volume, �g
m connection with Bible 't
Society Day. His evening subject will -
be "The expanding life."
Rev. J. Mann. B. A.,of to and.
R v. A,town J
R D. Cameron, of Lucknw, were the
speakers at a Layman's Banquet' held
at Whitechurch Presbyterian' church 1
last Monday evening,
Monthly Missionary program next
Sundayin the Methodist Sabbath School.
The subject will be "The Bible Society.,
and its relation to Missionary work.'
musicial selections will also be given.
Next Sunday being the second Sun-
day in Advent and the day allotted by
the church to the special consideratl
of the word of. God, sermons will
preached dealing with the Holy Scri.
tures in St. lobo's church.
Next Sabbath will be Universal ` Bibie
Sunday throughout the world, the
Bible Society urging that the day be
observed, The worlc of this^'great
organization will come up for review._
It has a fine record.
Last Sabbath Rev, A. J. Mann de-
livered two practical discourses ii;
Melville church. Morning theme
"The curse pronounced upon Met
sed the evening subject was "Elijah.'5,.
in which three points were well handled
viz :—Man's duty to himself ; his duty
to his neighbor ; and his duty to God.
The Endeavor service was lead by A.
D. Grant,
Rev. Mr. Lang -Ford, of Listowel,
a former rector,=oocupied the pulpit of
St. John's church last Sunday morning
and evening. Rev. Mr. Page Was at
Listowel for Sunday. At the A. 'V P.
A. an interesting paper on St. Andrew
was read by Ben. Walker. The subject
was admirably dealt with. Next Sun-
dae evening the topic will be "Ca dIc
Lights under Bushels," by Miss Litz`
Cardiff.
Rev. 1. W. Kilpatrick, 13, A., of B
grave, Was the preacher in the Mettle
dist Church last Sunday and his mints•
tratious were Well received, Morning
sermon was founded on "The rod
Moses,"in h he no
which si twecl the pee
necessty ot everybody exorcising his or
talent, and the conquests to be Wen `by.
so doing. The evening theme was
"What think ye of Christ ?" This was;
Mr, Kilparriek s first appearance before
a Brussels congregation, The pastor
took Missionary anniversary services.on
the Belgrave oircuit. -