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The Brussels Post, 1914-7-9, Page 1VOL. 43 NO, 2 rn BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, yUL Y 9, 1914 New Advertisements nrocet lost -Tun FOair. Ring found -Tan Pekin. Lodger lost -T11 PORT. Wectnin Fair -A 1J. Hunt. Strilytd-W M. Hutchinson. lliue dololopod-1r. R, smith. Special notice -G. W. INsithind. istrizt get -os Clinton • Rev. F. 0. Harper for 3 years pastor of Ohalmers Presbyterian church, London, lute Renounced to his congre- gation that he will accept the call to Clinton Presbyterian chinch. The call Was decided by the London Pres- bytery at a meeting at Port Stanley. DIED SIIODENLY.-Williarn Biggins. one of the oldest settlers i Staidey township, died at his' home in Elul- huestmerir Clinton, at, noon; Monday in his 80th year, florn heart failure. ilieceased ate his dinner as urinal and was overtaken while walking through hie home and expired in a few minutes before metrical aid could reach him. He was a native of Yoi k- thire and lived for a tithe in Ohio. He was a well known stock farmer and bad a valuable int of prize-win- ning Shorthorn cattle. His widow and one son, John, who lives at home survive h . Wroxeter Mrs, Mather left on Monday for Peterborough, Mrs, Thos. Brown visited last week with relatives in Toronto. Mrs. Lowry, se., of Brussels, is the gnest of her eon, Edward Lowry. Robt. Stock has purchased Jno. Rutledge's residence on Howl& street, The Bank of liktIlli4011 18 taking over the business of the Royal Bank here, Miss Annie Harris, of Toronto, is visiting at the home of Mrs. Geo. Harris, Jno. Rutledge left on Tuesday for a trip through Saskatchewan and Alberia, Mrs. J. Messner and daughter, of Washington, are guests or Mrs. Jas, Ritchie. Harvey Kit by, of Berlin, formerly of Belmore, called no old friends here last Friday. Olarence White, of Toronto, is spending two weeks holidays at his home here. Mrs. Hart, of Fordwich, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Robt. Hupfer, of Turnberty Reeve Reis and family spent several days recently with relatives in Milverton and vicinity. Miss Janie Howe, of Mb. Elgin Institute, is spending a month's. vacation at her home here. Samuel and Mrs. Willis, of London, former.. residents here spent Saturday and Sunday in the village. Miss Lulu Rutherford, of Grand Valley, is spending the •Summer holidays at her home here. Wilfrid Weir, who has been at- tending Dental College in Toronto, is home for the Summer holidays. . Mrs, R. Moffatt and Miss Fanny, have returned from a few weeks' visit with friends at Wingham, Rev. R. S. Lackland will address the Orangemen in the Methodist church on Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, W. J. Mather's sale or household effects on Saturday afternoon nt- Iaaoted quite a !toga number in the village. Miss Bessie Lovell left for Guelph last week where she will take a Sum - mei. mime at the Agricultural Col- lege there. 0. Zollener nee Miss B. Bar- nard, of London, is the guest of, her aunt, Mrs, J. Gibson, and other friends here. Colin MeNaughtou, of the Royal Bank, has been transferred to a branch at Glencoe, for which place he left on Monday, 'Neil White bad the misfoetune to have the top taken off one finger and another badly bruised whiluemployed in the platting mill last week. Next week Mrs, (Rev.) Lackland will leave on a trip to England. We wish her a fine tinie, She goes by the Allan Line steamer, Carthaginian and will be away a couple of months. 193•NIEMMOS•1.1.101MOMY 4 44 44 444400.4.4.44... ****••••••••••••••••••••• • Western Fair Misses Eleanor Hazlewood and Inez Scott, of Clifford, are guests of the former's cousin, Miss Kate liazie- Wood, airs. W McLaughlin and little dough ter, of Winni peg, ate visiting the former's mother, Mrs, Sas, Ritchie, Miss Cassie McDongall, who has been attending Owen Sound Business' College, is visiting at her home here. She was accompanied by Miss Ella Richardson, of Markciale. Robert Stocks and family, of Manitoulin Island, arrived here last week, the former having receutly purchased W. J. Mather'e furniture and undertaking business. We are pleased to learn that Mrs. A. H. Moffitt who has spent several weeks 10 a Guelph hospital, has re- covered sufficiently to return to her home here. We hope for a continued iinprovement. A most enjoyable time was spent by young and old at the pic-nic held under the auspices of the. Presby- terian Sunday School on Friday last, at Peter MoTavish's bush. Hay- racks seemed to be the principal inode ot conveyance. An ice-cream booth was conducted* on the grounds, the proceeds of which were sent to the Fresh Air Fund, 'Aron tb. Cranbrook The item regarding church improve- ment at Knox by the Ladies' Aid was not correct. It would apply to the Methodist brethren, however, as a renovation is going on there. The Misses Switzer have returned to their home "The Maples" for the Summer vacation. Miss Switzer has been re-engaged in her school ab Ekfrid for the coining year at a sale,ty of $650. She is a good teacher. 'Will. J. Cameron left for Raleigh, North Carolina, U. S., where he takes hold of u fine position. We expect to see hint reach the apex and wieh hiin suecess. Diming his vacation here he had the offer of another good ap- poi n tmen t. Mrs, Adam Kressler, who resided with her sari, A. Kressier, of Logan, died there recently aged 88 years. The funeral took place to Oranbrook cemetery. Besides A. Kressler an- other eon Steve, of Sault Ste. Marie and Mrs. 0. Bleckert, of Eima survive their mother, Mrs. Kressler was a former resident ofthis Service was. nob held in the Metho- dist church last Sunday nor will it be next Sabbath as improvements me being made. New ceiling is being put in, woodwork will be painted, new chandeliers added and 'a general tidying up arranged. Theyare a good lot of hustlers in carrying out anything they undertake, Jamestown Farmers are busy with their hay and roots, Wm.Holt is home on a visit looking very well. Robert Shaw preached in Victoria Hall last Sabbath evening. Ernest Gibson, of Hamilton, has been visiting his uncle, Wm. Moses, 2nd line, Morris. We regret to hemof the serious illness of Mrs. T. Stracham of this lo - cat), but hope she will soon be better. The next meeting of the Women's Institute will be held on Thursday of next week, 16th inst., in Victoria Hall at 2.30. Mise Mary Smith will take the topic. Ed. Barnard has moved the house on his farm cm as to better fall in line with tbe new residence he ex- pects to build from material in the buildings he purchased from Thos. McEwen. George Johnston,.who has been teaching at Pelee- Island, in Lake Erie, is home for the vacation. He recounts many interesting incidents regarding this Garden of Eden, of which so few Canucks are acquainted, We. understand that Miss Fern Eckmier, of this. place has accepted the position of teacher in the Howiek -Grey boundary school, duties to commence in September. Salary will be $590 it is said, She has just gob home Wine the Normal School. Miss Ashton has been the teacher for the past two years. Miss Ecktnier, should fill the bill to the dot and we wish her success. 4MINIM•1•01,•011111•MIMMIMIR, • • • • • • LONDON, CANADA • • • • Ontario's PopularExhibition • September lith to 19th, '14 • • -----. e e INCREASED PRIZE LIST e Magnificent Programme of Attractions, Two Speed Evento Daily, ts 2New Fireworks Every Night. 0 4 4 • COME AND SEE 2 Tho Doininiou Experimental FOAM Exhibit and The Calladian Royal Dragoons. • • o The Com T. Kennedy Shoe% will fill 1,lia Midway. O 2 Meek by the best available Bands. : Reduced Rajlway Rates commencing Sept, Ilth 2 2 Special Excursien Days, Sept, 151,11, 16th, 171.1i. All tickets good till 2 • et September 2181,, o • ALL iNFORMATION FROM THE SEORETARY • ; W. J. REID, President A, 12. fiUNTi Secretary i ; ...deo** i o....440.4041••••••• *****,..************444,4414 A fine time was enjoyed at the Sun- day, School p10-nic in Maitland Park on Dominion Day, GROWS Mid SporIS were well programmed and all bad a good afternoon, After a long and neeful career the Jamestown Postoffice went out of business on July 1st, owing to the establishment of the meal mail system. D, McDonald continues the mercantile business of course as -051151. We are glad to report that William Willis shows considerable improve- ment, His illness was occasioned by a heat t trouble and quiet is one of the necessaries to restoration. This will be hind medicine for the patient to take as he is such a hustler to work. Wonstre INSTITUTR.-The meeting of the Jamestown Women's Institute was held in Victoria Hall nn June 25th with Miss Noses, President in the chair. Miss (Dr.) Hamilton, of Toronto, gave a fine address on .'Ohild's rights " Bluevale and Molesworth Institutes visited James- town that day and supplied an ex- cellent. prograin. Refreshments were served before the close and all en- joyed a good time, McKillop Mae. GEO. HABEIRE DECEASED,- Hrs. George Habkirk died at her home on the North road, McKillop, Tuesday afternoon, June 80th 'having reached the good age of 84 years, She had been confined to bed for about 4 weeks. Previous to that she had been a remarkably active and vigorous woman for her years and seemed to suffer from no special disease except the iufirrnities of old age. Mrs. Habkirk's maiden name was Mary Henderson. She was a daughter of the late John Henderson, and was born in Roxboroshire, Scot- land, in the year 1330 and came to this. country with her parents at the age of 5 years. The family settled in McKillop, and were among the pioneers of that township. At the age of 18 she was married to George Habkirk, who survives her. They lived on the 5th con., of McKillop for 37 years, when they removed to the homestead of his father on the North roa'cl, where she continued to reside until her death. She is survived by four sons and two daughters. The sons are William, of Seaforth ; Mat- thew and Robert, of ltIcrillop ; and John, who had been with his parents for Some time, attending to them in their old age. The daughtersare Whs. McGonigle, of Seaforth and Mrs. Matthews, of Edmonton. Mrs. L. L. Mental, of Seaforth, is the only living sister. Mrs. Ilebkirk had been a member off Duff's church since its organization anclone of the lead- ing mombets of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of that congrega- tion. She was a sincere Ohristian woman, whose life was in accordance with her profession: and her memory will be long and lovingly cherished by all who knew her. Morris Cherriee will be a.good crop. Emmanuel Finch, of Stratford, was here on a visit with the farnilies o Messrs. Shurrie and Bradshaw, 41,11 Mast Sunday afternoon, Rev. Will. Jewitt, son of the pastor, conducted the service in the Jackson church and did well. Joseph and Mes. Shaw 8rd line, were visitors with James and Mrs. Jackson, near Clinton. The Jackson fancily were former residents of Grey township. The addition to Wm. Cunningham's barn, 7th line, is well nigh ready, It will give him .plenty of room for his crop. Stone stabling was placed under it. Returning Officer Proctor looked after his duties in connection with the recent election with neatness and dis- patch and should be well remunerated for the work done, Mrs. Jno, Roe, 2nd Con. Morris is very ill at; her hotels with heart trouble. Her two sons, doctors in Philadelphia, have been sent for, She is 77 years of age, Miss Grace Robb, who has been teaching at Moorefield, is home for her vacation. She will not go back to her former post but will seek another appointment.. j. F. and Mrs.. McCracken and children, and Miss Burcletta Mc - Cracker), motored to London to at- tend the marriage of Mrs. MoCiack- en's sister, Miss Mlle Perrin, and Jack Fern. Miss Jennie Robb, 6th line ba e been engaged to teach a school neat, Palrnerston 'after the Summer vacation. Salary will be $625 Miss Robb is a gond teacher and has spent the past few years in a school East of Wal ton. MAttuinn.- On Dominion.Day Rev. A, J. Mann B. A..• tied the matrimonial knot at the manse, 13i ussels, betweee Edward Garton, of Whitechtiveh. and Miss Hulda Rut- ledge, 4th line, Morris toweship. We WWI them many happy, prosperous years. Souoot REPaum.--Followitig is the (boort of S. S. No. 1 Morris. for June., Se, IV.-Mayme Hall 76, Brucel3rown 75, Vera Hall 71, Harvey Nivins. Jr. IV. -Matilda Rogerson (14. Sr. III. -- Louis Phelan 82, Richard Wallace 81. Jr lit -Margaret Brown 81; Eael Healy 72, Nellie Kelly 04, Mary Healy 00,, *Sohn Oraig 22. Sr. II. -Robert Laidlaw 87, Lizzie Fear 82, Beeriest Nivine 70, Alice Kirk 00, Willie Kelly 60. Jr. IL -Charles 'Cunningham 60. Trivet 13ook-Mttry Brown and Mary Kelly [equal] 92, Meld& McElroy 90, David Craig, absent. Sr. Primer. - Loretta, Healy 96, Geo, Powell 00, Susie Cunningham 85,, Violet Engel- beeelit 02, Jr. Peimer-Thomas Kelly 75, *Mimed 3 exams, Average attelidaliee 20. 81 FnAlt. :Maher, GARD OF TI -T wish to titanic the neighbors and friends for kind words and deeds in connection with the illness and decease of my mother It was niost highly appreciated. Nae. D. JORDAN, On Dominion Day a good time was enjoyed at an old time picnic in the grove of Wm. Skelton, 8th line. There were races for the children, football for the men and base ball for the ladies. Also swings, lunch, (racial chat, &c. All had a good after - I10011. DEATH OP.AiRS. KELLINSTON,-SUS- clay evening last 1VIrs. John Kelling- ton passed peacefully away to her reward at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Duke Jordan, 5th line, in her 85411 year. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev. George Sewitt, of Blyth, a nephew of deceased, in the absence of Rev. D. Wren who is holidayiug. Pallbearers were Jno. Shurrie, H. McArter, D. McDonald, Jno, Young, W. Gray and F. Smith. Interment was made in Brussels cemetery. Deceased was born in Peel County where she was married to John Kellington. They, continued to live in the same locality and after were in Hullett, Dungannon and Fullerton township,Perth Co. Here Mr. Kellington did over 20 years ago. The children are :- Richard, Woodstock ; Jno., Saskatoon ; Thos., Morris township; Wm.,Saskatoon : Mrs, W. Phillips, Mitchel ; and Mrs. Jordan. Deceased made her home for a time with her son Thomas and later with her daughter, Mrs. Jordan. She had been in poor health. last Winter and was supposed to have had a stroke. At times she 'suffered con- siderably but received the beet of care. She was a Methodist and a kindly, hospitable woman who Was highly esteemed. Mrs. Phillips, Richard and Wm. Kellington, Jno, Brown, W. and Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Lee, of Londesboro, were here for the funeral. Ethel Leo and Mrs. Irwin were holiday- ing at Lneknow. Our Orangemen will go to St. Marys next 1VIonday. Mrs. Jarnieson's health is not im- proving any we are sorry to say. The new school is going.up in a hurry. The contractor is a hustler. Mrs. Peter Keifer is not enjoying as good health as her itnauy friends would like. Grey Township Council will meet here Tuesday of next week, 14th inMs%s. Scott was a visitor at Hugh Addie's last week. The lady is from Donegal. A stray horse. had his leg broken, being run down by an auto in front of 8. ivS, r. o 1 ce'isa. rk, Mrs. Wright and Everett are spending a few days at Ohas. Knight's. Miss Maud McKee, of Toronto, is visiting her uncle and aunt, Andrew and Mrs. MnKee. Edward Fletcher is improving the looks of his place by a dandy fence, f shingling house and other improve- ments. • The 0. E. topic at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening 'The ministry of Music," will be taken by Miss Spence. Special music will be render- ed. The Ethel Boy Scouts have spent the past 10 days camping in R. Barr's grove near the railway btidge. They had a gond time considering the un- favorable weather. Jas. McLelland is spending a short holiday at Paielty. Miss Edna Mc- Lelland is attending the Summer 'School at Goderich and Miss Rhea is visiting friends at Auburn, Rev. I, A. McKelvey preached in Trowbridge last Sunday morning as Rev. Mr. 1Vloorehouse has not yet taken his work since Mrs. Moore - house's death. Robett McKay took the service at Roe's and Molesworth and also at Trowbridge in the even- ' WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. -The regular meetingof the Women's Institute will i be held n•the Dilworth Hall, Thurs- day, July 16th, at 2,30 o'clock. Topic, "Co-operation of Village and Country Members." to be led by Mrs. 0. 0. Cleaver arid Mrs. Win, Love. The ladies of the community are cordially invited. Mrs, W. E. Lucas and children are visiting the former's patents here for a short time. Mr. Lucas who has- been preaching at Wilkesport, for the past 2years, has gone to Chicago where he intends to take a course ab the Moody Bible Institute. Mrs, Lucas and children expect to go to Chicago after theitvisit here. Mr. and Mrs. Limas and children were the recipients of beautiful presents before leaving Wilkesporb. An address ex- pressing. appreciation of their work on the moult was also read to them DID Witme-We are pleased to re- port that Miss Lela Vodden, (laugh- ter of Thomas and Mrs. Vodden, of Ethel, was successful in passing her 26dyear piano examination, taking honors which 'necessitated securing 85%. The exam, was taken at Sea - forth, ' before A. If. Howell,,repre. sen bOLl ve of the London, England, ()observatory. Miss Mae Wilkinson, Brueeels, is Miss Lela's teacher and is also to be congeatulat,ed. . Walter Lowry, of Brussels took the ladies ou t in his car. ItHNAWAYS.-Some excitement was caused in out village by runaways lest week. Friday afternoon D. Duttbar'a teant ran Nom the school grounds to the centre of the village where they were etopped before much damage was done, They were frightened by the noise of the falling 1-1 brick while the old school was being ; torn down. On Saturday afternoon A team helotigilig to ,Alnleetv McKee , tooknotion to have a little trip on B W, H. KERR, Proprietor their own account but they were stopped suddenly by a telephone pole and .a fence poet. The wagon reach waeybeaoakieangear the harness consider- ablRev. I, A, and Mee, McKelvey and Irene attended the wedding of Mr. McKelvey's sister., Lillie, to Wilbur Collins at Stratford on Wednesday. Rev, Mr. McKelvey performed the ceremony assisted by Rev. Dr. Manning, the bride's pastor, Grey Hay cutting is on the program of a number of farmers. Miss Jean Armstrong is home 'from Toronto for her vacation, Wm. and Mrs. Woods Stiudayed with friends in Kinbuin. Thos. and Mrs. Williamson spent Sunday at Robt. Houston's, Ed. Fulton has returned from an enjoyable outing at Quebec. Mrs. L. Steiss is visiting at, the home of Jack Wilson, Atwood, Grey -township Council will meet at Ethel Tuesday of next week, 14th inat Fall Wheat is looking good and will be ready for the sickle in a week like. Grey township gave Barrister Proudfoot a majority of 147 in the recent Provincial election. Miss Muriel Owen and brother, Albeit, of Toronto, are holidaying at the home of Havry Speiran. Mrs, Robert Logan is ill at the home of her brother, Lublin McNeil. Her friends hope she may soon take a turn for the better. O. and Mrs. Hull are moving this week from the late James Byron's farm 14th con, to the James Douglas farm, 16th con., lot 14. O. and Mrs. Turnbull Sundayed at James Ireland's and while there Mr. Turnbull took seriously ill but we are pleased to say he was able to come home the next day. Last week Hugh Smith, eldest son of Oliphant and 1VIrs. Smith, 5th Con., was taken seriously ill with threaten ed appendicitis. By the use of prompt measures he is considerably improved now and will soon be as well as ever we hope. Hello 1 Don'tforget the Box Social at Alex. Youill's, 8th con. Friday evening of this week. An excellent program rendered with Rev. Mr. Mann as Chairman. Boxes cost 25 cents each, but a gent stands a chance of securing a good wife as a result. Ladies are asked to bring a box with provisions for two people and they will be admitted free. Pro- ceeds go to Building Fund of Mel- ville church, Brussels. A Foot Ball match will be played ab 6.30 that should be seen. Sono= REPORT. -Following is the report of S. S. No. 10 Grey, for May & June. Honors 75. Pass 80. Si. IV. Examined in Geog., Arith., Spell., History, Reading. -0. Speir- an 77, L. Whitfield 68, L. Baker 81. Jr. IV. Exam. in GeOg., Arith., Gram., Spell., Hist. & Read. -J. Love 43. Sr. 111. -Exam. in Hist., Arith., Spell:, Read., Writing. -0. Neabel 78, H. Whitfield 65, Jr, Neabel 47, E. 'Ward 36. Sr. II. - Exam. in Arith., Spell., Read., Writ, Nature Study and daily work. -V. Inglis 81, E. Whitfield 79, L. Patter- son 77, G. Whitfield 75, H. Neabel 72, M. Ward 89, B. Inglis 87, L. Balers 65, M. Stevenson 68. Jr. II, Eicandued in Arith„ Spell., Read., Writ., and daily work. -G. Speiran 82, R. Patter- son 79, V. Michel 73, E. Whitfield 70, N. Balers. Part II. -M. Henry, E. Love, G. Neabel, A. Whitfield, E. Ellacott; 0. Whitfield, W. Ward, M. Cox, Hollenbeck. Part I. - M. Carnochan, L. Patterson, M. Ward, B, Neabel. Primary,- E. Whitfield, K. Stevenson, L. Patter- son, A. Inglis, E. Whitfield, N, Whit- field. Average attendance 37. H. ARMSTRONG, Teacher, Goon TIME. --The annual Garden Party of the .congregation of Roe's Methodist church MS held at Jas. Pearson's sr., on Monday evening. Night was ideal, the at owd large, the suppee fine and the program first- class, and a right royal good time was spent. Following was the program of the evening :-Opening chorus, choir ; prayer, the pastor Instru- mental solo, Miss Irene Kitchen ; chairman's address, Rev. L 8.. Mc- Kelvey ; solo, Dougald Stritchan ; Ethel Ovoluestre ; solo, Miss Florence Whitfield ; Ethel Orchestra ; Molesworth Male Quartette ; 'patina - mental solo, Miss Ina Beyans ; solo, Rev. J. L McCulloch ; chorus, men of Roe's church choir ; Ethel orchestra ; address, Rev. Mr. Mc- Culloch ; Molesworth Male Quartette ; solo, Dougald &rectum ; Quartette, Misses Myrtle Speiran, Florence Whitfield, Henry G,orsalitz and Wm. Whitfield ; "God save the King ;" Benediction, Proceeds 502. GA pram PARTx.-Despite the en- favorableweather a large number at- tended the Garden Party held on the 'Union church grounds, wider the auspices of the Sabbath School, Sup - Pee was.seeved in the Sunday School rom and was enjoyed by all. Eel- owin g prow ant was t end ered Opening chorus, choir ; playei.,,Rev. Dr, Finsser ; Insteumenal duet, Jas. Bowman M. P,, and (tang)) ter, Mrs, Russell Wheeler, of Southampton ; Chairman's address, Rev. I. A, Mc. Kelvey ; recitation, Mies Peael Harrison ; Instrnmental selection, Union ovehestrn ; Vocal cilia; Geo. and Garfield Dunbar ; address, Rev, Dr, 110seer ; Instrtunmital dna, Mr. Bownian and daughter ; reci- tation, Lena Curtis ; eddrese, Jas. Bowmen, M. P. ; instrnmentAl selection, 'Union orchestra ; tecita.' tion,„Miss Peart Haitieofi ; achltess ugh Richmond 1 Quartette, Misses Itneenee Whitfield and Myrtle Speie- and Hy Gorealits and Wm. peitean ; 'Goa save the King ;" enedieti011, The PeOteetlit Were SAL Special Notice On July 1 th I Will close My Photographic Studio and will Open again on Aug. 6th. Photographs at greatly reduced prices will be made for the re- maining weeks of August. G. F. Maitland Miss Jennie Rands and Miss Mc- Arthur (nurse) left this week for the West. They went by steamer from Poet McNichol and will visit at a number of points. We wish them a good time. The Trustees of 8. S. No. 1, known as Shine's school, have engaged the services of Miss Jessie Menzies at a salary of 5575, She will °eminence work after vacation and should make an A.1 teacher. OBITUARY. -Last week THE POST referred to the decease of David Taylor, who died at his home Wed- nesday, at 7.30 a. In., in his 64th year, of bronchial asthma. He was born at Klineburg, Ontario, and was an old resident of this township, living on the 14th con. up to 1892 and on the 16th up to the time of his demise. In 1878 deceased metaled Isabella, daughter of the late Donald Mc- Intosh, and the children born to them were :-R. L., of Grey township ; David, deceased, and Miss Jennie at home. The funeral took place Friday afternoon, interment being made at Oranbrcek cemetery, Rev. Mr, Mc- Culloch conducted an appropriate service. Mr. Taylor had been poorly for about 15 years. Mrs. T. Ennis. of Mussels, is a sister to the subject of this notice, and Mrs. P. Sinclair, de- ceased, was another. Two surviving brothers are Wm., of Titusville., Penn., and John, of Bridgeport, Conn, Robert, of Toronto, died. 2 years ago. Mr. Taylor was well known in the community and was highly respected. In religion he ad- hered . to the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Taylor and family have the sympathy of the neighbors andfriends. Walton The Orangemen go to Goderieh next Monday. The infant of Jas. and Mrs. Bishop died last Sunday. It was a day old. Tuesday evening a Persian repre- sentative gave an address in Duff's church on "Life in the East." Last Sunday Rev. Mr. Youngtook his initial services on Walton circuit, munching here in the morning, He gave a good account of himself. We welcome he aud Mrs. Young to Wal- ton.* On Wednesday afternoon next; Walton Women's Institute will meet at the home of Jno. and Mrs. Mc - Gavin, 12th Con„ McKillop. Every woman in the locality welcome to be- come a member. Now DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY. -- The following from the Public Opinion published at Deoora, Iowa, refers to a son of Rev. R. S. Lack - land, of Wroxeter :-"On 'June 10th at, the commencement of Milton University at Baltimore, Rev, G. S. Lackland, of the Methodist church of Decors, was among five upon whom was couferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. This is a three year post graduate of a college and possess a working knowledge of at least four langnages. The final thesis is practi- cally a book containing something which actually contributes to know- ledge already in existente. Rev. Lackland selected as his thesis "The Psychology of the Social Order," con- tending that there was a phychical as well as a material force at work in the movements of the masses towards industrial freedom. The publication of this work has been advised by some authorities who have read it. Accomplishing this task in addition to a strenuous pastorate, is no small achievement and there are few teen as young as Rev. Mr, .Lackland who have `attained these honors. We congratnlate Rev. Mr. 'Ackland on his honor which has come to him through most diligent work and demonstrates his excellent ability in ministerial affairs and illustrates that he has a bright future before him in larger fields of chneob work, SCROOS REPORT.- Report cf Promotion Exams, for Senior room S, S. No, 11 Waltom Arranged in nrdei' of merit. Pupils of the Junior gtaeles who took higher than 75% on the Senior exams, have been pro- moted with them to the next grade, To Jr. IV.- Honors 75 Madelene Ryan, Esther Shoetreed, Gertrude M I Iler, Mary Shortreed, Marie Ryan, Katie Sholdice Pass 60-01ara Ryan, Bert McLeod, To Sr. M. -Honore Hattie Bolger, Bert Anderson Pass Harry I3olger, Gladys Bolger low in nors Angus 12 oc- f Jr, III.- Hosubject promoted cooditionally. FAO Sholdice, Viola Clark, Leslie Edmunds, John Shortreed Pas Bentedetto Ryan, Hilda Harris, To Sr, IL -Pass Esther Bolger, Oharlie Murvay. The fol- lowing is the report of the Junior mnnliit-Prottloted to Jr. IL-lionors Elaine Dennison 81, Major ie McOoaig '78 Pass Tunnie McCallum, *Hemel Drager, Margaret MeLeod, Mary Mc- Donald, Willie Murray, Grace Murray, *Fergus Ryan, Olive Bolger, Iflovence Iletillett, *Cecil McNeil, *Amide Harris, Pt, IL -Hazel Ityan, Wallace Sholdiee, Sr, Ii-tLeslie Mc Spaddes, Tobi lqttei Joe Apen# Met'y Pollard, Int. L-Liala Lawson, Nora Shallot), George Sholdice, Ilene Mc- Leod. Jr. 1, -Grace Shortreed, Tom Shortreed, Clarence Ryan, Ritchie Mager, Lawrence Ryan. Pr. -Mary McCall, Edith McSpadden, David Murray, George Pollard, George Me- Oall, Enna F. DEsintfAN, B, MoDoNALD, Blyth Drtowisen.-Vestor Bell, aged 21, was drowned in the swimming pond here Monday evening. While in bathing with a companion, he took cramps and sank in deep water. His companion at once ran for assistance and called for a doctor. The body was soon found, but nothing could be done. Deceased was a son of W. and Mrs. Bell. This is the limit &owning that has ever occurred- Blyth. OtnastrAux.-There passed away at his home Mill street, BIyth, on Wednesday evening, after an illness of short duration, another of the pioneers of this section in the peeson of Francis McCaughey. Deceased, who was born in Ireland in 1836, came to Canada with hie parents in 1847 and settled at Toronto Gore where 54 years ago he was married to Mary hlo0aarn, and shortly after their marriage they name to the 7th line of Morris and took up Lot 24, then in its primeval state. Here they under- went the many trials incident to pioneer life and after -a residence of 10 years on the 7th line he disposed of the farm and moved to Lot 6 Con. 8 in the same township and which was then a bush farm, Through hard work and industry he carved out a comfortable home and resided their until coming to Blyth 20 years ago. His wife predeceased him 9 years ago having died in February 1905, The late M. McCaughey leaves a family of 5 to mourn his loss, namely :- Mrs. M. Carbut, Hullett ; Mrs, Francis Schuyler, Seaforth Catharine Janet, at home; James, of London ; and John J. of Morris. Ona child, Oaroline Jane, died in infancy. Funeral took place Friday morning service, being held in St. Michael's chitech, interment taking place in the R. 0. cemetery, Morris. DISTRICT MEETING WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The Annual District meeting of East Huron Woman's Institute was held in Walton on Saturday, June 27th in the basemenb of Duff's church. District President, Mrs. S. S. Cole,of Ethel, presided. There are nine branches of this Society in Haab Huron,, eight of whom were repre- sented, namely Bluevale, Brussels, Belgrave, Fordwich, Gorxie, Ethel, Molesworth, Jamestown and Walton. .All of them are active and doing good work. Secretary -Treasurer's report show- ed for the District $52.86 receipts and expenditure $52.10 and for the Branches $584.80, receipts, and ex- penditure $391.73, with a balance on hand $193.16. There was a total ate tendance during the year at the first meeting of 1730; number of meetings held 91 ; amebae of papers and ad- dresses given 1e7. The District Secretary, Mrs. J. Armstrong, of Gorrie, reported the possibility of organizing three more Branches in East Huron this year. Following officers were elected :-- District President, Mrs. S. S. Cole, Ethel ; 1st vice Pres., Mrs. John Robb,Brussels ; 2nd vice Pres.'Mrs. W. H. Ferguson, Belgrave ; Seem. tary-Treasurer, Mrs. Jas. Armstrong. Gorrie ; District Directors. Belgrave, Mrs. J. 11. Vencamp ; Brussels, Mrs. Wm. Rands; Bluevale, Mrs. P. D. King ; Ethel, Mrs, M. Ferguson ; Fordwich, Mrs. Wm. Watters, Gorrie, Mrs. Wm. Stinson ; James- town, Mrs. T. Bennett; Molesworth, Miss Etta McKee ; Walton, Mrs. X. Berry. Auditors, Mrs, David Hicks. Gorrie and Mrs. Wm. Stinson Gorrie. Dr. Hamilton, of Toronto, gave an excellent address on "Teaching life's truths," Several musical selections were rendered by members of the various Branches. Mrs. Brecken- ridge, of Bluevale, gave the ladies a cordial invitation to hold their annual meeting in Bluevale next year which was accepted. After the business was concluded lunch was served to all present, those attend- ing the Farmers' Institute joining the ladies. A vote of thanks was tendered to Dr. liandlton, the officials of Duff's church and to the Walton Branch of the Woman's institute. 4,1 Brussels Council The regular monthly meeting of Brussels Donnell was held Monday evening, all the tnembers present ex- cepting Geo, Muldoon, who was out oftnwni Mites of last meeting read and passed. ' Pope Ss Son, roads ed ;- Following accounts were psr2e2s0enst; ' Electric Light.......... .. ..... . 146 00 Rol% Oliver, salary . 4000 F. 8, Scott, salary 50 00 N. McCauley, rondo II 50 M. Nicholls roads 50 Anderson Bro., salary... 15 00 Moved by J, H. Hewitt, seconded by it .,&„ Eerie that above mem:trite be paid. Curled. After a chat concerning Victoria, Park, :gravelling Turnberry street, electric light, etc, itteeting adjourned, W. K. Potwar Principal of Mich- ell High School, 1108 resigned to take the PrInelpaiship of MortlebUrg 001* leglabe ib 51500.