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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1914-8-6, Page 1VOL. 43 NO, 6 rfl BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, xgx4 New Advertisements Loanl—John Unri•lo,�� Fertilizer—J. K. Baker. Bargains—a, N, MoLnret, Sunday Sohaol Excursion. Lirno Fruit Juice—Jhs. Fox. Iionday ("wafer t—F. R. Smith. New 'unclose ehop Wm. Wilson. Briok and Tile—Dole & Dougherty. Inorensod our atoolr—G. 0. Manners. istrict % Wingham The first effects of the declaration of war were apparent here Tuesday night when the Council upon advice from the banks ordered alt work on the new Lown sewers and roads stopped indefinitely. The banks have beau advised to husband all resources and as a result the town work is held up indefinitely. Wheat and flour have each risen 15 cents. Farmers all through the district are holding their grain now in anticipation of high prices. Captain Sinclair of the 33rd Regiment is busy recruiting and has secured a number of fine young men, Wroxeter D. McTavish spent the week end in Toronto. Geo, Howe spent Thursday last in Walkerton. Miss Stewart, of Toronto, le visiting bee sister, Mrs. Geo. Harris. Rev. T. M. and Mrs. Wesley are spending two weeks at Kincardine. Miss Edna Carr, of Brussels, visited recently with friends in the village. Mrs. Jae, Anderson is enjoying a two weeks vacation ab Kincardine. Miss A. Vosburg left on Tuesday to spend several weeke ab Braeebridge. Mrs. Win. Rutherford is at present visiting relatives in Toronto and Hamilton. Miss Jennie Howe left on Saturday to resume her duties at 'Mt. Elgin 'net! Lute. Mrs. Harry Little, of Toronto, is the guest of her parents, Robert and Mrs. Black. Mr. and Mrs. Fletchr, of West Toronto, are visiting the latter's brother, Thos. Repornft. Mrs. Jno. Hartley, of Vankleek Hill, is holidaying with her mother, Mrs, Wm, Weir, of Howick. A.. Black, 0. Reis, Mrs. H. Little and Misses J. Black and M. Harris spent Sunday in Walkerton. Mrs. J. Brethauer and daughter, Miss May, left to visit relatives iu Berlin and Hespeler last week. Mrs. Brethauer returning home on Satnt- day evening. 4*♦♦♦♦♦s♦s0a a n'5t•a.B.S.♦♦v v • ♦ ♦ • Increased a o lOur • Stock •• 0 • ® • s e Having purchased the stock ♦ • of 13. P. Carr and coinbiued • Y it with mined can give you ♦ • a'better choice than ever to -' i i 1 ♦ Harness Maker's Supplies • • • Trunks, Valises, 1 Hand Bags, &c. i • Sper.ial Bargains in Light and A •• Heavy Harness, Fly Nets, • • w Whips, &c. • ♦ q Careful and Prompt Attention. ® given to all. Repairs. :. So, goods and get prices before • buying elsewhere. ♦ ei •. °o Brussels. G. C. MAN N E BS ♦ • • Phone No. 37x • ,et, same as Me. Carr's old number. e • Farmers n At'�etion Po you want a first-class Crop ? If you do, use HOME- STEAD FERTILIZER. Will have a car ioad at Ethel station about Angusb 200, for PM wheat, Place your order ab once by letter or phone M13. J. K. Baker, i 6-2 AGENT, rick and Tile Brick and all sizes of Tile are now be had at the • Cole Daugherty YARDS HE'4FI'ii`l Mies N. Nattress, of Brampton, is a visitor at the home of Mrs. W, M. Robinson. Dettveiler, of Har - Miss Pauline , riston is the guest of Miss Clara Rutherford. D. M. Walker, of Niagara Falls, is the guest of his mother and other relatives here. Fred. and Mrs. Gadke, of Fordwich, spent Tuesday with their daughter, Mrs. Hy. Timm, of Turnberry. Mrs. Robert Moffatt had the mis- fortune to fall and break two bones in her leg lastTnesday morning. Owing to the absence of the Itev, Mr. Wesley there will be no services held in the Presbyterian church on Sunday. After an absence of 11i years Stewart Moii:ercher returned on Saturday from Young, Sask., where he has been teaching school. Miss Henry accompanied her neice, Mies Ethel Stutt, on her return from Bowmanville last week and is upend- ing a few weeks with friends here. Dr. Jackson and W. S. Ryan made a businese trip to Toronto last week where the latter purchased another automobile to take the place of the one he recently sold. Monorief B. and Mrs. Robertson spent Sun. day with friends in this vicinity. Misses Beagle Mann and Lily Har- rison have gone to Stratford to spend a few days. Mr. and Mrs. MoMane spent Sunday at Wm. Schnook's. The former is a brother to Mrs. Schnook. Mrs. J. Shortreed and children, of Walton, visited with her sister, Mrs. G. W. McKay last week. Frank and Mre. Harrison motored up from West Montrose and spent Sunday at his home here. Miss D. McLelland, of Stratford, has returned home after a few weeks visit at her uncle's, A, McLean, Quite a number from this locality attended the S. S. Excursion to Goderich Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Will. McKay's health has not been as vigorous es her many friends would desire to see it but we hope she will speedily improve. Miss Bomington, of Toronto, has returned home after spending a couple of weeks at Jas. 0. McKay's. Miss Ora accompanied her back. Mrs. Albert Whitfield was at Strat- ford visiting friends and attending the Old Boys' .reunion. She was ac- companied by Mise Barr; of Ethel An in ury was received by Isaac Rathwell in falling off a hay rack. He hurt his knee and has been some- what disabled from getting about as lively as usual. W. E. Hanley, of the Royal Bank, Toronto, was the guest of his parents over the past week end., Monday being a bank holiday, Will. misses no op- portunity of seeing the old folks at home. CLosx7 CALL.—G. McQnat'rie and son were engaged in fixing the rack on the wagon and were in behind the team. The ladder at the rear of the rack fell down frightening the team and causing a runaway. The mys- tery is -that they escaped as well as they raid. IN Pooh SHAPE.—The hundreds of people who are acquainted with Thos. Inglis will be sorry to hear that he is a prisoner to his room with inil tpi fluttery rheumatism and quite incapa- citated from being able to .help him- self. Mr. Inglis has had quite an ex- perience fni' the past 6 months or more but we hope the turn of the tide is at hand and that be will soon regain his old time health. Oranbrook Miss Jessie Menzies was a visitor with Stratford friends this. week. The new residence for Alex. Perrie is now ready for the brick veneer. Rev. R. and Mrs. Cameron are here for a holiday with relatives and. friends. Thursday next Craubrook will be represented at the Excursion to Kin- cardine. The Army worm is watched for with a vigilance that betokens a warm acception, Additional Oranbrook news, too late for last week, may be read on page 5 of this issue, The regular Endeavor service in Knox church next Sabbath evening will be cancelled owing to the re- opening 'services in the Methodist. church. AT SHERBRoo1cE.—The Canadian Municipal' Convention is in session three days this week at' the city of Sherbrooke, Quebec. Conference was opened by Sit Francis Langlier, Lieut. Governor of Quebec and a program of very important Municipal questions ie being discussed. Jno. Feriae, Deputy Minister of Municipal affairs, Ed- monton presents a paper on "Taxation and Finance in rural municipalities." Sherbrooke is a good city to hold such agatherinaas it has done well with its municipally owned utilit}es, 50TH ANNIVERSARY CRANBROOIK METHODIST OHUROIr,— Sunday and Monday next there will be observed in the Oranbrook Methodist church tsar The church has s its 50t17 t y been undergoing ve ae and has been g g Pn tastily deccrattd Theposto have been removed and a Georgia pine ceilingtakes the place cif the old plaster one. 'Walls have been tinted, seats repainted and now presents a very fine interior. The reopening cervices will be held on Sunday when the pastor, Rev. D. Wren, will Meech special sermons at 2.45 and 7.80p. m, On the following Monday evonin a Garden Party will be held on the ohetoh lawn. Supper will be tented eved 4rnm 6 to 8 o'clock after which aslien id prorate v ill be presented, by"Lewis. E, addressee Rev co consisting of n g G. Powell and T. Wesley Cosens, f. etnor pastors and Rev, R, F. Chnnerelli of babe iietoWar itis eld WILLOW PLATE ENTERTAINMENTNew ead, nd Katie, m. Dr, andLiskSirrs. Faerguson andat family attended the funeral. Mothodlal; church Brussels, Tuesday evening August. llth Cone and listen to the story of the willow -pattern plate, Arid bring your family with you at this meeting place and date. The Methodist church, King st. East, pray don't forget just when, On Tuesday, August 23rd, at half - past seven p. m. An offering we'll ask of you, 15 cents or more, For our missionary workers on the home and foreign shore. And then for a reminder of the day and story too, You shall take the picture home on a plate of china, blue. So be sure and come quite early, seven-thirty,is the time, And we're sure you'll like the party Lilo' you may not like this rhyme. Good program and refreshments and everybody gets a plate as a souvenir. Cranbrook boy. Music will be re- sented by choir, Stratford male Trio, and others. An A.1 time expected and every person will be cordially welcomed to join in these Jubilee festivities. Admission to lawn Social 25cts. Brodhagen Brass Band will furnish music. Walton A goodly number from this locality were at Seaforth,this week. James Humphries, who has been in the West is home on a visit. Rev. R. A. and Mrs. Lundy are away on a well earned. holiday. McMillen Township Council will meet here on Saturday, 15th inst., at 1 p. m. Mrs. W. H. Humphries arrived home from Markdele and is snaking improvement we are glad to state, The shingles are ready to be put on the roof of St. George's church. Other improvements are to be added. Annual Sunday School Excursion to Kincardine on Thursday of next week by special train which leaves Brussels at 7.50 a. In. James Smillie, an old and well. known resident of this locality, has not been enjoying his usual good health but we hope he will soon be o. k. again. Geo. and Mrs. Hewitt, of London, spent Sunday° and Monday at the home of their aunt, Mrs. W. H. Shot- dice. They are up spending the week in Seaforth as Mr. Hewitt once resid- ed there. Ethel The roof is being put on the new school house. Mrs. Patterson and daughter, of Toronto, are guests of Jno. and Mrs. McDonald. Cnuncillor and Mrs. dole and Mrs.' Fletcher were at Seaforth this week taking in the Old Boys' reunion. Miss 011a Oidfleldand sister, of Dundalk, are visiting at the home of their. uncle, Ohas. Cleaver, 10th eon. Grey. • Miss Lucy Taylor and friend Miss Kay Wilmer), of Hamilton, are holidaying at Ohas. Oleaver's. The farmer is a -niece of Mr. Cleaver's, Last Sabbath evening Robt. Mc- Kay took the services in the Metho- dist church. Rev. T. W. Cosens, of London, is expected for next Sunday. A new horse shed tnay be built on the lot purchased alongside the Parsonage by the Methodist church people. The new parsonage stable is fihished, Robert Dilworth went to Edmon- ton on Tuesday, buying his ticket from H. L. Jackson, the C. P. R. agent, Brussele. The ticket is good for two months. At the Official Board meeting of the Methodist, chinch Jno. McDonald was chosen representative to the District meeting which will be held at Union church on this circuit.' Mrs Barker and son, . Frank, of Tototf',.;- 'ave been visiting the Misses Ransom,: 'They cameon their motor cycle and visited ab Listowel and other places on their tour. A number from this locality will attend the re -opening services of the Methodist church Cranbrook next Sunday afternoon and evening and the Lawn Party Monday evening on the church grounds. • Thursday of next week is the date of the annual Sunday School Excur- sion, to 'Kincardine. Special train leaves Ethel at 7.30 and tickets are $1,45. and 75c. Train palls at Hen- fryn'at 7,35. Return fare is $1.50 and 75c. After a day's enjoyment at the lake the excursionists will say Good- bye to Lake Huron at 7 p. m: FINsi MAN CALLED TO HIS REWARD. -Last week mention was made of the serious illness of Dr. Ferguson's father. He passed away Wednesday of last' week. Funeral took plane Thursday to the Harriston cemetery. Malcolm Ferguson was a native of nd and with his father Isla Scotia t Y r and brothere, John, Donald and J a Archibald, came to Canada in I844. The family fleet settled in Erin, and for a time in Arthur, then in 1853 he located in Minto, Where industry and intelligent methods contributed to a very successful career on the farm, from which he retired and took np residence in Iiar'riston some 12 years ago, He was a Conservative in politics, and alt active member of Knox church. Mr. Ferguson is sut- d byhis Wido 4 eons Dr. vivaw, r Malcolm: of Ethel • Dr. John,or ii n - CatCine Alex, and Donald, of Mhtt • and 4 'dauglattxs, Annie blas. M. McOannelll of Minto, North Dakoth MNfgareis Mrdi John lliul.lrllanr of Jamestown Last Sabbath evening Rev. Mr. Thompson, of Bluevale, preached at Victoria Hall and gave a good die- 0 ourse Dr. and Mrs. Feild and children, of Owen Sound, are enjoying a vacation at fhe home of Mrs. Edward Bryans. Mrs. Feild is a daughter. Watch out for the people from this locality at the excursion to Kincar- dine next Thursday. Train leaves Brussels at 7.50 and Bluevale at 8 a. m. Next meeting of Jamestown Women's Institute will be held in Victoria Hall on Thursday, 20th inst. Good program in which Mrs. Bennett, Miss Eckmier and others will take part. Wolfram's INSTITUTE.— Thursday afternoon of last week the regular meeting of the Women's Institute was held in the -Hall, the President in the chair. An interesting paper was read by Miss Mary Smith on "The benefits of the Institute" and one by Miss Elsie Strachan on "Benefits and pleasures of a course at the Mc- Donald Institute." Musical numbers were contributed by Misses Strachan and Eckmier, There was a good -at- tendance. • Leadbury Jas. and Mrs. Mose are attending the Stratford Old Boys' reunion for a few days. Miss Cora Forbes is engaged to teach in Union school No. 12 for the coming term. We wish her well. Peter Gardiner's hay press has been at work a few days. The hay is first quality this season but the yield was not abundant, Alex. Kerr has been laid up for some time with a sore shoulder as a result of falling off a load of hay, the horses making a sudden start. Dennis Bros. started the season's thrashing on Saturday last at the farm of Albert Dundas. They are old hands and take pleasure in doing good work. ' Dougherty boys are having their barn enlarged by putting 20 ft. in the centre which will slake it one of the largest barns in this locality, L. Heogy is doing the work. Mrs. Naylor, of Rochester, is visit- ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hack - well. Mrs. Hackwell, we are sorry to state, is suffering from ersipelas in the face but is somewhat. improved. Rev. and Mrs. McLean, of Whitby, are spending their holidays with Jno. Dundee and other friends. The rev.entleman is supplying for Rev. Mr. Lundy at Walton for three Sun- days with much acceptance. Almost everybody was spending more or less time in Seaforth this week at the Old Boys' and Girls' re- union. Wednesday was a bumper day when the Ontario Firemans' Tournament was the chief attraction. The town is out in her best attire and had been besieged with visitors from far and near. Morris Miss Eva Dandy, of Newton, was spending a week with Miss M. L. Jewitt, 3rd line. Bliss Mande Bell is enjoying part. of her vacation with relatives and friends in Wingham. A number of Mort'isites are arrang- ing to take in the Excursion to Kin- cardine Thursday of next week. Miss Alice J. Bristow, of ' East Orange, N. J., is spending her vaca- tion at the home of Albert T. Cole, 6th line, ' A severe type of whooping cough is going the roads in some parts of Morris and is giving the youngsters a shaking up. Charlie Bryans, of the Standard Bank, Kingston, is home for a holiday visit. He Is a son of Wm. and Mrs, Bryans, 4th line. Miss Stella Stubbs, of Calgary, who has been visiting in Morris and Brits. sels has gone to Grand Rapids, Mich.. accompanied by Miss Mildred Jewitt and Miss Eva Dandy. Mrs. Beattie and little son, Stewart,. of McKillop, were visitors at the home of L. Jewitt, Browntown. The visitor was a former teacher—when Miss Lizzie Kenny—in the school at Browntown, Some of the Morris farmers are setting a gond example by cutting the 'weeds and tidying up the roadside opposite their premises. It is work that makes a great improvement and should be continued. Miss Lizzie Ferguson, daughter of W. H. and Mrs. Ferguson, 5th line, was .successful in passing Part. I1 'of her 1st class standing for a teacher. She has done well and deserves the hearty congratulations she is being made the recipient of. Miss Ferguson is, a pupil of Wingham High School. AFTER THE CROP.— The Army worm made a visit to S. Walker's, Oth line, and as a result a large force of harvesters was set to work in Cut. the crop and getting it out of the road of the invading host. They are very industrious in their: efforts and leave badly grain wrecked fields in then trail We hope their pilgrimage willb e brief in Mortis To KINCARDINE The special Ex- cursion train running to Kincardine on Thursday of next week will leave Brussels at 7.50 a, m,, Bluevale at 8 o'clock and Wingham at8.10. Return fare from Brussels will be $1.25 anti 65 cents ; Bluevale, $1,05 and 55e ; and Wingham 05o and 50c, Train will laevo IGincardine at 7 p. m. AOOrDENT,-We are Berry to state that Mrs. Will, Ainln.y, of Toronto, who has been with Ma's. Wm, Mei Cherokee, 4th line heti the misfortune ortune f to fall while goiter to the o with Mee. McCraelcen1 Friday evening and injured her baek write severely,Her feet blipped ea I1 ktidll, WS ps i ha will soon regain her wonted health and that no bad results will follow the accident. AR i MY -Minx HERE.—Councillor Fraser discovered the Army worm in his oat field where they helped them- selves to about two acres of the crop. He turned a flock of turkeys in to attack the marauders and they with the splendid efforts of the wild birds rather called it halt. Oouncillor Fras- er is of the opinion that by the pro- tection of birds such pests as the Army worm and its relatives would not stand much show, The 4th Line Foot Ball team of Morris, who have been playing Foot Ball this season with Bluevale, Grey and Belgrave played the home game with Belgrave at F. Kerney's Monday evening, Aug. 3rd. Our boys won by a score of 6 to 1. Our eleven have not lost a game this season and only once were tied. Frank Bryans was Referee, Following constituted the Morris team,:— Goal, Crooks ; Backs, Kerney and Little ; Half -backs, Little, Speir and Turvey ; Forwards, Wheeler, Wheeler, Workman, Dunc- an and Currie, Bluevale Excursion to Kincardine Thursday of next week. Special train will leave Bluevale at 8 o'clock a. n. returning leaves Kincardine at 7 p. m. The fares are $1,05 and 55c. Take in the day at the lakeside. The Clinton New Era has heard on good authority that Rev, David Rog - ere, who is now stationed at St. Thomas and formerly of Bluevale will next June superannuate and spend the rest of his clays in Olinton. Mi. Rogers is too well known in this vicinity to need any introduction to the citizens. Grey Mrs. McNair, from Ohica o, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jno. McNair, 14th con. Mrs, Teasdale Whitfield has return- ed home from an enjoyable visit at Alliston. Mrs. Henry Ward and Mrs. Albert Whitfield are attending the Old Boys' Reunion atStratford. Harvest is going to be over early. Many of the farmers have their oats and barley cut already. John and Mrs. Steiss were at Heidelburg attending the funeral of a cousin of Mr. Stein', a Mrs. Hein- gard. She died at Detroit where the family is residing. Miss Jean Grant, of Clinton, and Mies Ida Frain, of Grey township, are attending the Rural Teachers' Con- ference at Guelph during the present week. They were sent as delegates from East Huron Inspectorate. Alvin Sabine, who has been spend- ing his holidays at his uncle's, H. Me- Quarrie, has returned to his home delighted with his first experience of farm life. His father is a wholesale merchant in London. Dr. Robertson. of Collingwood, is herefor a holiday at the parental home of Mrs. Robertson, 7th con., Grey, Mrs. Hugh McKinnon. Mrs. Robertson and baby preceded him, the Dr. making the trip by ltis auto. Mise 011a Armstrong, 10th con., who attended the Stratford Normal Sebool last session, has been engaged to teach a school near Conestoga, duties to commence on Sept. 1st. We expect she will make a success. Sydney Armstrong, brother to Miss 011a, is Principal of the Conestoga school. MRS. IsABELLA LAMB DECEASED.— The death occurred on Tuesday, July 28th, of Mrs. Isabella Lamb, 179 King street, at the General Hospital, Strat- ford. The deceased was 55 years of age and she was predeceased by her husband 18 years. She was born in St. Marys and at the age of 12 years moved from St. Marys to Stratford, where she lived continuously, with the exception of a few years spent at Port Dover. A family of 8 survive her, 5 sons, F. Lamb, of Owen Sound, and Walter, Charles, Archibald, Harry and Hugh, of Stratford, and three daughters, Mrs. Wm. O'Brien, Stratford, and Mary and Erie at home. There also survives one sister, Mrs. D. Anderson, Shakespeare road, and four brothers, James Addie, of Toronto ; John, of El Paso, Texas, Archibald, of Battle Creek, Mich., and Lorne, of this township. The funeral topk place to Avondale cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Addie attended the last sad rites. Belgrave Miss Ella Cloakey visited with friends at Seaforth this week. Miss Maudie Bell has returned home after an extended visit with relatives and friends in Wingham. James and Mrs. Scott autoed to Sauble Falls last week to spend the week end with Rev. and Mrs. Boyle. A number of the old boys and girds from this locality attended the cele- bration at Seaforth on Wednesday of this week. Dr. Mary R. Findlater, who hoe an extensive practice in city of Lead, North Dakota, is visiting her sister, Ms's. John Clegg, 5th line Morris. Rev.' Mr. Young, of Clifford, who Knox the onions m K ox church t tSun- r will alsoreachire x hitt Sunday absence of the pastor on cls in the yp his vacation. Mrs, David Sproat has been India. posed foe a time. Her friends are lensed to note her improvement in health, oho being able to move around With caution. At the Official Board of the. Metho- dist church Jno. Boecroft was elected delegate to the Wingham District meeting which will meet at Union church, Ethel circuit, next monbh. A numberfrom here attended' ser• w' Aped) in Bl th lee at S t, Autli e sort v y nnSnny la to Avail themselves of the t opportunity of hearing %ter. J. A. S'ergi1neon, a former pastor of Knox 8htirth hetet W. H. KERR, Proprietor wise®easeaovcsaoposemmosse*o. family Theatre Tom- N ight Thursday, Aug. 6 The Famous Melo-Drama "MY BOY" This is a fine European production showing a mother's love for her son in time of need. A Beautiful Heart Interest Story Everyone should see Doors open at 8. Show starts promptly at 8,80 Admission 10c. eefee•e®ieeeeeeeeee.SS•see Misses Ruby and Irene Clegg have returned home after enjoying the breezes of the Muskoka lakes. They also took in the sights in Toronto and the beauty of Nature at Niagara Falls, The W. M. S. of the Methodist church, met at the home of Mrs. Will. Proctor. Mrs. Johnston from Gerrie, who is the District Organizer, was present at the meeting and gave a helpful talk. Jas. Anderson, one mile West of the village, discovered the Army worm in his barley, when cutting it. It was only in small numbers and it is hoped that its term of damage is near spent for this season. This locality has escaped its! ravages well. EDITORIAL NOTES WHAT about the Hague ? * * Reroems from several points of the compass say Fall wheat will average well this Beason. * * * IT looks as if Canada would be called upon by the Motherland to lend a hand in battling for the rights of others. * * * KAISER William says the Czar caused the war. Our own King George did his best to avert it but did not succeed, * * * WHY could not a regiment of the Old Land militant suffragettes be or- ganized and sent to battle ? Such u scenes should be exciting enough to satisfy the most ardent. * * * GERMANY's erratic Emperor may have much to answer for in setting Europe on fire. It is often easier striking a snatch. than quenching or controlling the blaze so started. * * * LORD I{YTCHENER will not be sur- passed by any of the Nations for high military genius. As Minister of war he will have a big contract but we hope that peace will soon prevail. RURAL school teachers to the num- ber of 225 have been attending the Conference at the Ontario Agri- cultural College, Guelph during the past week, Good should Dome out of t t. ** THAT Le Pas election in Mani(,oba was a funny one. The Liberal candi- date "ducked" without saying a word to his intimates and his opponent was elected by acclamation, Wonder why he quit * * * HE would be a prophet indeed who could predict the outcome of the European war. Some of the old veterans would be surprised at the novelty and disastrous death dealing devices of the 20th century war muni- tions. THE "good tithe• s" talked about caused by war are not good times when the battlefield is scanned, the trainee of the: bereaved visited and the burden of debt saddled upon a long suffering people are taken into ac - coati t. * * HOME Rural— proposedosed military operationshave paled into insignifi- cance osi nificanoe before the threatened Contin- ental line-up. Offers of troops from tlreEmerland isle have .been made to the Ring to go into the wider wallet if necessary. IT seethe toe bad that in a. time Canada is talking of 100 year's of peace that the war note is sounded front a call to arms h over the Atlantic and expected, If the man who made the st. cot, quarrel were the only ones to fight 111010 Would be very few watt. DOMINION Parliament le called for Tuesday, August 18th, to deal with the present war crisis, Partial mobilization of 28,000 men is being carried on by the Minister of Militia. Col, Sam. Hbghes will command the troops until they leave Canada. * * * VERT successful 01d Boys' reunions have been held this week at London, Stratford and Seaforth. We are pleased to notice that the use of lamp- black, flour, talcum powder, &c„ have, been eliminated as facial decorations on these occasions. Most people can be happy and have a good time and yet not play the jackass. EVERY person who protects the wild birds places a feathered scout on the track of not only the Arany worm but almost every other form of insect crop destroyer, The fellow who sal- lies out with a gun to slaughter hint life or robs a «eetof- bhe fledglings is an enemy to his community and should soon desist if he were aware of the good work done by those he want- only kills. Don't do it anymore if you wish to be counted as a friend to the farmer. * * * A MONTREAL millionaire, named Gault, offers to equip a regiment and bear all expense so that they may serve wherever needed. The minister. of Militia has been communicated with. It is said the cost of such an undertaking would foot up to about $100,000. This is not the initial story at Montreal as the late Lord Strath- cona had made a similar offer the. time of the South African war. It is probable that if Canadian troops are called for that city regiments will have the preference as they can nobolize more expeditiously. Brussels Council The regular monthlymeeting of Brussels Council was held lash Mon- day evening. All the members pres- ent except Oouncillor Muldoon. Minutes of last meeting read and passed. Following accounts were presented f. Pope & Son, tank $ 805' W. Burton, street imp2 00. A. Campbell, " " 2 26 Jno. Ewan, " " 1 00 N. McCauley, " " 2 00 0. Conley, board to Norfolk 800 Bell Tel. Company.— ... . ....... 85 R. Oliver, salary 40 00. J. E. Galbraith, John st. sewer 5 00 Moved by R. A. Pryne, seconded by A. McGuire that above accounts be paid. Carried. Receipts from scales were reported for July as $20.95. By -Law No. 3, 1914, re extension of Telephone system was read three times and passed. Council then adjourned. WAR DECLARED Germany and Great Britain have declared war on one another, the former taking the initiative, and'-+ while there are few British citizens who will welcome being drawn into the struggle, there is no question but* that a feeling of relief will run through the empire at the lifting of the strain of the last few days. There will be a feeling of regret at the necessity of entering a conflict with Germany. If the decision rested with the German people it is unlikely that the present situation would have. arisen. On the autocratic ministry of the Kaiser rests the responsibility. The German people have been driven into this war. And now that Great Britain is definitely committed to fight along- side Franee and Russia it remains for the empire to its farthest confines to calmly, stout-heartedly, pull itself together for the conflict, There is no question but that Britain's sons the world over are prepared to make supreme sacrifices to hold up the hands of the motherland at this grave hour. The British Government goes into the struggle with a clear con- science, as at every stage of the developments of the last few weeks it has acted honorably, at all times casting its influence for peace. What the future holds can only be eon jeetured, but although there may be reverses and setbacks, the British people feel secure in the might of their navy and army and have ne fears as to the ultimate result. The work on tate foundation of Hansall new Town Hall is being push- ed steadily. S. 5, Cooper intends putting a man in to run Kin George e Hotel at r the r G g g H ensall Jack l,HDonald is President of the syndicate which purchased the In- gram stores, Hensall. Considerable repairing has been done on roof and front of the small one and plate glass feotits will be put in. The little son of Dr. Roach, of De- troit, night have easily met With ttt, shoelcing death. It appears while on an auto tour, the young lad gob citta rope and putting it arorind hie neck threw the end on the road, It became entaneled in the auto wheel and 3 erked him out of the oar. A severe evere ash was cut in Ms neck end the lope reekingonly saved him from ltavirg lb heale polled Mt11