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The Brussels Post, 1914-8-20, Page 1VOL. 43 NO, 8 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 191 . W. H. KERR, Projrietor New Advertisements Nottoo-1r. S. Soott. Belt found -Tug Pour. Veil found -Tug Post. Rug found -Te s PONT. New 00301-0,1 1% DAubnren. A Nord to the wifa-A. E, Herseyy. Notice to Oredttors-A Halo Smith, Side curtain found-Albort Crooks. Notice to Creditors -A, & D. MoKny. istri .i;t 11t%5 Clinton Fire, which originated from un- known causes in one of the stalls of the Normandy IIotel stables, practi- cally gutted the building Saturday night. A dozen horses were gotten out safely before the flames reached the hay loft, and burst through 1110 roof. The last horse, owned by Liveryman Copeland, of Bayfield, was gotten out through dense smoke by ripping away part of the wall. Theaose is covered by insurance. Goderich Volunteers from all parts of this district continue to gatherhere. Five more came in from Wingham Tues- day, after being examined by Dr. Shave et Clinton. They are :—W. Plural), W. Bayles, F. Groves, T. Pitt and IL Templeman, Many more re- cruits are expected. The volunteers quartered at Gode- rich paraded for divine service on the courthouse square Sunday morning. The following clergymen, who are visiting here, conducted the services -Rev, Dr. R. W. Dickey, of Montreal and Rev. Dr, C. A. Seager, of Van- couver. The volunteers listened with much attention to an inspiring ser- vice. The Mid regimental band had charge of the musical part of the service. The citizens turned oat in large numbers to show their ap- preciation of the men who are going to the front. A. large sum of money was collected which will go towards the fund for the hospital ship. Lieut. - Col. Wilson, :33rd Regiment, who is in charge of the enlistment for this section, was in command assisted by the other officers of the 88rd Regi- ment. Lieut. Hodgson, of Clinton, and Lieut. Adams, of Wingham, have enlisted along with some 50 men. They expect to leave on Thursday. A Word to the Wise is Sufficient To those intending purchasing anything in memorial art, no bet- ter opportunity is afforded. Prices are eure to advance within the next month owing to the scarcity in labor and the contemplated rise in ocean freight rates and marine insurance. Leave your order now and insure against any possible advance in price, even if you do not wish to have i t erected before next Spri ng. This will enable nie to get my or- ders in under the present schedule. All engraving neatly done and in latest design. Cemetery work promptly attend- ed to. N. B.—Anything in stock at a greatly reduced price in order to facilitate moving expenses. Brussels Granite & Marble Works ALLAN E. HERSEY,Prop. Phone 23 After the service the muco were inoculated with typhoid se.rurn by De. Hunter, surgeon for the 83rd Regiment. Wingham Civic Holiday Wednesday of this week, Mies 13urdetta AlcCraoken is visit- ing 10 London and Port Stanley. Mrs. (Dr.) Macdonald, London, was visiting for -a New Jaye with her son, Dr. J. R. Macdonald, Clifford Pugh, B. A., son of Joseph and Mrs. Pugh of town, has been en- gaged ne Science Masterin the Listo- wel High School Nearly 200 tickets were sold ab Wingham on Thursday of last week for the Brussels union Sunday School excursion to Kincardine. Rev. D. Perris has returned home after spending his holidays at Bruce Beach and will occupy his pulpit in St. Andrew's church next Sunday. J. Stewart, the nevi Division Court Clerk at Wingham, took up his ditties Monday having received iris appoint - men t from the Government Saturday, Win. Breckenridge, who sold his dray 0081110ss to Robt. McGee, has purchased Jas. Austin's 100 acre farm and crop on -the 10th Oon, Turnberry. He will take pO88e8eion in the near future. Samuel Burchill, Culross, who won 2nd prize in the standing field crop contest conducted by Turnberry Agricultural Society, has entered his oats in the competition at Toronto Fair and also entered the sheaf com- petition. Molesworth Mise Annie Ellis, Toronto, visited Miss Nellie Elliott last week. Miss Jean Edgar, Gerrie, visited Molesworth friends Sunday. Mirth Jean darling, Toronto, is re- newing old acqualntan ees here, Mies P. Ashton, of Gerrie, visited Miss Annie Robertson over Sunday, Plisses Anderson and Allan, of Hamilton, are visiting Mrs. 0. Scott. Mies Ella Fraser attended Stratford and London Reunion for a few days. Miss Prudence Dunbar and sister, of Stratford, are visiting Misty Ella Fraser. Rev. Mr. Wilson, who taught school here nearly 50 years ago, has been a welcome visitor with old friends. Mrs. Stewart and daughter, of Rossburn, Man., visited with her sister, Mrs. Margaret McDonald, and other friends here last week. Misses Anuie Hestia and Agnes McCready have returned to their homes, Harriston, after a month's visit with friends here. Miss Mabel Elliott accompanied them for a short visit. Union service next Sunday in the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. Mr. Moorehouse, Trowbridge, at 2.30 p. m. Rev. Mr. Bell expeote to conduct Jubilee services in Napier a former congregation. Blyth R. and Mrs. McKay and Mrs. Mc- Mmuchie are at present visiting at Grand Bend. - Wrn. Brown, ot Hullett, gab his hand into his binder and had his thumb badly ctushed. ' Mr. Geese's of Meaford, spent a few days here this week visiting his 'daughter, Mrs. Thomas. There are a few cases of typhoid fever here at present, but they are all doing well under the doctor's care. Rev. W. D. Turner, of St. Andrew's church, who is at present taking his vacation exchanged pulpits with Rev. Mr. Laing, of Auburn 0n Sunday. Mrs. Somers, of British Columbia, who is visiting bee sister, Mrs. Thomas, sang a beautiful solo hi the Presbyterian church on Sunday morning. The rain of the past few days did a great amount of good to the roots and pastures and although it retarded progress in the harvest fields the farmers were pleased to have it. Geo. Quinn, of East Wawanosh, was fatally Injured Tuesday after- noon when he slipped from a hay snow. He died a couple of hours later, Mr. Quinn taught school iu this district for many years before ••••••••••••••••••• •••••••O 40e0eeee0•eeeeeeeoeaee0ssp e i s New Stock 1 Cranbrook i 0 0 0 0 e e e e O 0 i • s s 0 0 •, e eY 2 s e 4 4 0 4 4 0 A 0 4' 4 4 e e O e 4 e 0 0 •4 e A • •0 0 1 wish to announce to the Public that 1 am putting in a fine new StockofGROCERI.ES, DRY GOODS, BOOTS & SHOES ETC.,, and am. _ prepared ared to give all cusp- p tomers satisfaction to the best of my ability. e McDonald's Old Stand e I 4 4 1 I.EITC C RANRROK O Sibeee0eeeeceeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeee0eee000`ceeeeeaeeeee commencing 1'armiug, Besides hie wife be leaves a grown-up family. Funeral was under Orange auspices. The apple men in this section are greatly worried over the prospects of getting rid of their crops. They have one of the best crops they have had for a number of years of first-class fruit but on account of the war there seems to be no chance for shipment to Britain. In consequence the home market can not use near the crop, Although the apples are getting nearly ready for purchasing the buyers are fighting shy of concluding deals, Wroxeter J. R. and Mrs. Wendt spent Son - clay in Mildmay, Ars. G. Muir, of Stratford, is visit- ing her parents, Jno. and Mrs. Smith, John Hartley, of Vankleek Hill, is renewing acquaintances in the village. Jacob Gathers, of Howick, returned last week from a visit of several weeks in Sask. Miss Mabel Patterson is spending two weeks vacation at her home in Harriston. Scott and Mrs. Black and family left for their home in Tugaske, Sask., on Tuesday. David Moffatt, of Turnberry, is seriously i11. We hope to hear of an early recovery. Merton Howe and family, of Dunnville, ave visiting the former's father, Geo. Howe, John Rutledge returned on Friday from a six weeks' trip through the Western Provinces. Mrs. D. Krug, of Tllsonburg, is the guest of her parents, B. and Mrs, Ringler, of Howick. Miss Ivy Mcdutoheon, who has spent some months at her home near here, returned to Winnipeg on Tues- day. 13, R. Hull, of Ingersoll, a former .principal of 100 edrool here, spent several days recently in the village. Mrs, (Rev.) T. M, Wesley received word on Friday last of the death of her mother, Mrs. McPherson, in Scot- land, where she had gone to spend the Summer. Tho deceased spent several weeks with her daughter here last Summer and made many friends during her visit who sympathise deeply with Mrs. Wesley in her bereavement. Atwood E. T. Greensides was at Brantford last week. Council met Saturday at the Agri- cultural hall for general township business. While gathering eggs at the home of her uncle, James, Laureta, second daughter of Thos. Donaldson, 10th con., had the misfortune to fall and break her leg. Jack Pelton has returned home from Detroit where he has been working for the past number of years. Mr. Pelton reports business very dull. Following is standing in the Field Crop COM petitlmr 3. Ballantyne, White Danish 94 points J. S. Cowan, " Banner 89 " R, J. Ooghlin, ' Danish 76 " A. Stevenson, ' Danish 75 " A. Dickson, " Banner 86 " W. A. Gray, Gartons644 " 50011 Selloff, " Danish 62i " f3rey Mrs. Jno. Love, of Tuckersmitb, is visiting Mrs. Oliver Harris, 16th con. Miss Rita Harris, 1611r con., is visit- ing her aunt, Mrs. Dennison at Mil- verton. Andrew and Mrs. Eydt, of Milver- ton, visited the sick at James Den - man's. Misses Tot Denman and Gertie Speiran were visiting at Brussels for a week. Smut is bad in .much of the nab crop. Peas are next to a failure in many places. Glen Armstrong, druggist, of Tor- onto, has been enjoying a short holi- day on the farm adjoining Brussels.. Oinelair• and Mrs. Phippen and daughter, of Lower Wingham, were visitors at Robert Carr's, 8rd Con. Duncan and Pith. McCallum, from near Blyth, visited at the home of Robert and Mrs. Hoover for a few days. DeWitt, son of Rev. T. W. Oosens, of London, was the preacher at Roe's church last Sunday morning and did wen for a beginner. Lewis Huller, who has been under the Drs. care for a couple of months is nob improving. We hope a change for the better will soon ensue, Over 40 appeals are entered to be heard et the Voters' List Court at the Township Hall, Friday evening of this week. The politicians are busy. Alex, and Mfrs, Annett and sons, Earl and Harold, of Detroit, have re turned to their hoose after an enjoy- able stay with Fred. and Mrs. Oxtoby, Ot1tOen. Mr. Annett is a brother to Mrs. Oxtoby. Mets. DorrGA.LE 3foTAGGAFlr CALL- ED AWAY. -Wo regret to state that after an illness of 8 weeks from typhoid fever, Mirs. Dougald Mc- Taggart passed away to her reward last Sunday night at 9,30 o'ciock, in her 71st year. Her maiden name was ]Isabella McInnis and she was united in marriage to her late husband 40. years ago and had lived continuously on Lot 21, Con, 16. Mr. McTaggart The dieddied3 years care ago last April. lle childrenare, Will. of Brandon, Man.. Alex, I.,. of •Kansas City ; Donaid at home ; Mrs. J. N. Foster, of Sudbury and Miss Belle, who has been at Brandon of late, Funeral toolt place Tuesday afternoon to Cran rook cemetery, the service be- ing cudicted by deae sed s pastor, Rev. Mr. Lundy. Ae eased enjoyed the friendship of a wide circle of. friends and was a Mildly, indtiett'lous` %vonlan whose demise ill deeply re- grebted by usanyrelati'es and frlen4s, HOLIDAY NEXT WEEN Following 000 11s1101 custom THE POST will take its annual holiday next week and the next 189110 will be dated September 8rd, Will corres- pondents and advertisers kindly take notice, Office will be open for job work and general business. The Fulton school house has had a fine basement put under it and the building veneered with brick. Mies Allie Forrest will take charge as teacher next month. WONT WEST,—Tuesday afternoon John Rose and family and his son-in- law, Wm. Hanna, and family left for Carlyle, Sask., where they purpose making their home. There were 13 in the party and they took 2 cars of settlers' effects. We wish them suc- cess in the West, A. I. McTaggart, of Kansas City was called here owing to the illness of his mother, Mrs. Dougald McTaggart, 16th Oon., who died Sunday evening. The visitor is a busy man being a representative of the well known Cudahy Packing Company and had to return as Boon as the funeral was over. Jamestown Wm. Burke and wife, of New York State, were visitors with 5, and Mrs, Burke, 1st Oon. Grey. Norman and Mrs, McLeod have re- moved to Goderich, where they ex- pect to make their home. Don't forget the meeting of the Women's Institute Thursday after- noon of next week. Good program. Mrs. Bennett and Miss Balmier are leaders, Oranbrook Mrs. Alert, of Detroit, is here on a visit at Fred, Jescke's, her father. School will re -open on Sept. lst with Miss McNair and Miss Houston in charge. The brick work on Alex. Perrie's new residence, West of Oranbrook, is completed. ' Miss Lyla Sperling has gone to Clinton to attend the Model School. We wish her success. The funeral of the late Mrs, Dougald McTaggart took place to the grave- yard here Tuesday afternoon. Judgment has been given in the case of Principal Turvey vs. S. 5. No. 7 Grey, in favor of the plaintiff for $30 and costs, The 10 or 15 acres of land and barn, formerly owned by A. McDonald, has been purchased by Jacob Long. He purposesgoinginto poultry extensive- ly and will have an A 1 place. Rev. Mr. McCulloch arrived home last Friday from his vacation and resumed his usual duties last Sunday. He preached a very in- teresting sermon on the European war. Morris .Some dandy fields of corn, Minutes of Morris Council may be read on page 4 of this issue. Township Council will meet next Monday in the Township Hall. 0. 3. Robb, of Milton, North Dakota, was visiting at the home of Jas. Anderson, 5th line. Mrs. Wm. Ainlay, who was visiting Mrs. Win. McCracken, 4th line has returned to her home at Toronto. Miss Minnie Anderson, of Toronto, and Miss Mary Ooultes, of Wingham, are visiting • at the home of James Anderson, 5th line. Thos. and Mrs. Ramsay, of Detroit, are visitors with Jas. and Mrs. Russell, 5th line. Mrs. Ramsay is a sister to Mr. Russell. Mrs. F. R. Davis and Dorothy and Olytie and Mrs. Seel, of Toronto, were visitors at the -home of S. and Mrs. Walker, 6th line Morris. Miss Grace Robb has accepted a position as teacher at Hanover and will commence her duties on Sept. 1st, She's a No. 1 teacher. Mre. Joe Shaw, of Morris, and Mrs. W. A. Shaw, of Vancouver, B. C., were visitors at Dr. Shaw's, Clinton, last week. They are cousins. Messrs. Sherrie & Sharpe are mak- ing noticeable improvements on the farm adjoining Brussels recently purchased from Jno. Grainger. Jno. and Mrs. Yuill, of Vander- bilt, Mich., were here for a holiday visit, with his brotbere in Morris and Grey townships. They returned last week. The contract for painting at the Anderson school, 8rd line, has been let to Walter Williamson, of Brus- sels. Work is to be done before school opens. The genial showers have helped the pasturage. Some farmers had been feeding their cows morning and night as the grass was so burned up there was little sustenance in it. $10,00 was voted by the Morris domicil to Brussels, Wingham and They Blyth Agricultural Societies. are to be commended for their action as the money goes to improvethe r'' s Fairs a'goocl share of prizes being 10- tuzroed to Morris peole, Dr. Mary R. Findplater, who has been visiting at the home of her father, Wm. Findlater, 'Morris, left for Newport, E. I., where she will t Atlantic be- forethe breezes of he fore returning to bet duties in Load, South Dakota. The Dr, was elected as a member of Lead Board of Educa- tion last Sprilig, which office brings its own work, Its a new public school building costing $70,000, is to be erected during the coming Year, work begibeing Sept. let and building being ready for occupation Sept, let 1915. Two adjoining town followed the example of the citizens of Lead i and elected a woman as a tnembee of their 8cho of boards, A large number of Morrisites went to Kincardine Thursday of last week on the annual Sunday School ex - 011r81011 and had an enjoyable day. Miss Oor'a S heir, of Toronto, Is en• joying a holiday under the parental roof, 610 line Morrie, She called on old friends at flarriston this week, Robert Broadfoot, of Gladstone, Manitoba, ie calling on old friends 01 this locality. He was a former old time resident of the 040 line, Morris, and has been in the West for 35 or more years, The visitur is a brother to John Broadfoot, of the 510 line and is very welcome to the neighborhood, Belgrave The speaker from Guelph, who was oxpeoted to address the Farmers' Club Tuesday evening on "Poultry" was nob able to come and the mem- bers discussed "Glover as a fertiliser" instead, AN EXCELLENT Do2rONSTRATICN.— There was a good turn out at the Women's Institute meetiug Tuesday afternoon in the Foresters' Hall Miss Lizzie Ferguson gave an A 1 demonstration on "Boning a chicken" which was instructive and interesting. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Miss Ferguson. A choice program of vocal and instrumental music was also rendered, Meeting was an enjoyable one. Leadbury Miss Tillie Dundee is home from Toronto for a short visit with her parents. J. J. McGavin had the misfortune to lose his entire horse, "Loudon's Favorite" Saturday night after a few hour's illness. Albert Godkin'e barn on the old Dyness farm was destroyed by lightning one evening last week. A quantity of fray was the only con- tents and the loss was covered by in- surance. Armour Dundas has rented the faun of James Fulton, 17th Oon. Grey for a term of years. We do not know if he will occupy the hoose or not but time will tell. Walton Rev. Mr. Lundy will resume bis. duties next Sabbath having arrived home this week. We are sorry to state that Robert Ferguson is not having good health but we hope he will soon be restored. Jno. Rea jr. left this week for his home in Edmonton after a holiday visit here. Mrs. Rea will extend her visit. Mrs. David Oampbell and Miss Lena Harris have just returned from a most enjoyable trip with friends in London and Port Stanley. News from some of the former residents of this locality, now in the West, is not of a very encouraging character regarding the crop outlook. The ministrations of Rev. Mr, Mc- Lean were acceptable to Duffs church people during Rev. Mr. Lundy's absence. Mrs. McLean and Miss Knechtel rendered a- choice duet last Sabbath morning. From the annual report of Walton Methodist circuit it is learned that $554.60 was raised for minister's salary ; $60.57 for Missions ; and $88.50 for Oonnexional Funds. Wal- ton contributed $287.50 for the form- er ; Bethel $231 ; and Providence $86.10. Pastor Young is working industriously and is being heartily received. Ethel Mrs. (Dr ) Ferguson was holidaying at Sauble Beach. Voters' List Court Friday of this week in the Township Hall. Rev. I. A. McKelvey will resume his pastoral duties next Sunday. A shipment of cheese was made this week from Ethel factory at 18 cents per pound. Keep the District: Epworth League Convention in mind in Ethel Metho- diet chnrch on Tuesday, Sept. let. A number from this locality went to Kincardine Thursday of last week on the Sabbath School Excursion and spent an enjoyable time. Rev. Mr. McCulloch took the Ser- vice in the Presbyterian church last Sabbath afternoon, having returned from hie vacation at Sauble. Mrs. Jas. Bailey and daughter Jeanett, of Parkhill, Min., and Miss Bessie Pettitt, of Benzonia, Mich., are visitors with R. and Mrs. Barr, The carpenters are working at the new school house but 11 will nob be ready for Sept. lst hence school will assemble in the Township Hall until itis ready for occupation. Last Sabbath evening Rev. T. W. Oosene conducted opening and closing services in the Methodist church and his son, DeWitt, who purposes, en. tering the ministry, gave the address, The congregation was glad to hear him do so well. Rev, Robert Pearson, 33. A., of; Calgary, was a welcome visitor at their parental home during the past week. He bad been attending a big Y. M. 0. A. Convention ab Oriilia and was en route to his home where he is en- gaged 01 Y. M. 0. A. work in Calgary in which. he is most enthusiastic. BitoeHars ILL.—J, K. Brown was called to Monkton on Wednesday owing to the serious illness of his brother, George, who suffered a stroke of paralysis Tuesday of last week and was i11 a precarious condi- Son. The sons away from home have been sent for. Mfr, ll3rown i5 about 70 years of age and has enjoyed a good degree ot health. 1' Mrs. W. P, Davies and daughter, of Greed Forks, N.D. wire rbnaV have been her tnother, visiting ab the home of 1 i n g Mie Spenco, also at lino home of Dr. and Mrs. Ferguson, the latter being a sister to Mr. Davies left on Augixee 410 for 'Glair home but purpose stop- ping al Toronto, Niagara 'x110. and Tamil Theatre Coming Friday, Aug. 28 The Great Marine Picture "Trapped in the Death Pit" Or the Bullion Robbery This is a• wonderful feature showing the recovery of treasure from the depths of the ocean • IN 3 REELS Two other Reels will be run making a first-class Show. Prices 10 land 15c A. masterpiece with wonderful action. Exciting scenes beautifully staged. DON'T MISS IT. Buffalo to visit relatives. They went by boat from Buffalo to Chicago ex- pecting to arrive home on or about the 20th. It is 13 years since Mrs, Davies visited her home last and it has been a happy family reunion. THE WAR SITUATION MONDAY While the German forces are push- ing forward through the valley of the Meuse and still more extensive operations are in progress along the Alsace-Lorraine frontier where the French and German armies are in contact. Japan has sent an ultimatum to Germany, demanding the with- drawal of the German warships from the Orient and the evacuation of Kian•Chau a German protectorate in China. This territory comprises an area of 200 square miles additional in the bay. Teing-Tau, the seat of the governor of the territory, is the port where the German warships mobilized at the outbreak of hostilities. Japan's ultimatum gives Germany until August 28 to comply with the demands. Owing to the cable inter- ruption, however, Japan has not been able to deliver the ultimatum to Germany and it is announced from Washington that the U. S. will under- take this task. Peking reports that three British regiments have been ordered to hold themselves in readiness to go aboard transports and it is presumed that they will co-operate with the Japanese land forces, if force of arms is re- sorted to. In Tokio the Japanese ultimatum has created a deep impression and the Japanese Premier and foreign minister have counselled the Japanese to maintain a calm attitude. Late dispatches report an offensive movement by the French from Lune- ville to Searebonrg but this iscon- sidered as yet merely an outpost affair. A state of siege has been proclaim- ed in Bulgaria.. The U. S. cruisers Tennessee and North Carolina, bearing ;gold for the relief of Americans in Europe have arrived at Falmouth, TUESDAY That the Germans are forcing their way through Belgium is indicated by the Brussels report that German cavalry is approaching the Belgian capital ; that measures for the de- fence of Brussels are being hastened and that the seat of Government has been removed to Antwerp. The British official press bureau announces that any action which Japan may take against Germany will not extend beyond the China seas except for the protection of Japanese shipping. The British war council has decided to exclude correspondents from the forces in the field, and it is announced that the French war department in- tends to take the same action and that probably war correspondents in Belgium will be ordered out of that state. The German Emperor and the Grown Prince and two other imperial princes, are now ab the great fortress of Mainz. The emperors departure from Berlin for the front has evoked enthusiasm in the Getman capital. The Brazilian government has in- structed its minister at Berlin to ask for explanations and the punishment of those guilty of the alleged attack by German soldiers on Bernardino Campos, ex -President of the state of Sao Paolo, and his wife, who are re- ported to have been beaten and forced across the Swiss fiontier. Several Austrian army corps, ac- cording to advices from Vienna, have invaded' Russia, and the Russian ad- vance 01 Galicia has been ohecked. Brussels admits that the French casualties in the fighting between. Namur. and Dinant were heavy as the Germans wore strongly entrenched and their atillery played great havoc.- The avoc,The British official news bureau says that the French fleet in the Mediter- ranean have made a sweep up of the Adriatic as far as Oabtaro. Four Austrian warships are reported to have been sank, Montenegrin troops have crossed the Bo8uian frontier and occupied the town of Talainmtza, afterter a fierce battle. They are also credited with capturingeight Atstiian block houses and several villages. The British military and naval nioVemenh are still shrouded in mystery, t11 W>�N D sDA X FromFromthe war zone come only brief reports of the activities of the vast German and allied armies opposing each other, Tbe French officially report that the Germans have abandoned Sarrburg. The Leige forts are said to be intact and a Brussels dispatch says that the German movement to. wards the Belgian centre seems to have been checked. "'the French troops are in contact with the Germans, but there is no im- portant; engagement to report," says an official announcement by the French embassy at London, A British expeditionary force, numbering more than 100,000, has made a safe landing at French and Belgium ports and is doubtless well on its way to form a junction with its allies. A significant statement is issued by the British official press bureau to the effect that desultory fighting has oc- curred between the British patrolling squadrons and flotillas and German reconnoitering cruisers. "A certain liveliness is apparent in the Southern area of the North sea," the statement adds. There are rumors of a naval ens gagement about 100 miles off Har- wich, in the North sea. In a stirring message to the troops . King George says : Duty is your watchword and L know your duty will be nobly done," The French commander-in-chief, Gen, Joifre, personally reports French progress in Upper Alsaac and declares . that the French troops have occupied all the region in Lorraine, 82 miles inside the German frontier. Au American corps has been organized in Paris and several Ameri- can aviators have offered the Govern- ment their aeroplanes. There is some question as to whether this, offer will be accepted, because of possible international complication. The former French Minister of Finance, Paul Dourer, who has re- turned from the front in Belgium says that three Zeppelins have been destroyed by gun fire and one wreck- ed by dropping into the forest. In order to set at rest reports of . casualties in the British army the official bureau declares that there have been no casualties as yet. A Rome dispatch gives a report from Nienna that the Austrian cruiser Zenta has been sunk. Count Okuma, the Japanese premier declares that it is Japan's intention to eliminate from China the root of German influence. FINE DAY AT THE IANE Notwithstanding the threatening appearance of the weather Thursday morning of last week between 700 and 800 were aboard the specialtr'ain when it arrived at Kincardine, representa- tives being present from almost all the stations between. Palmerston and Ripley inclusive. The train was made up of 11 coaches and a baggage car, pulled by two engines and was in charge of Conductor Moorehead, brakesmen Everett and Stewart and Engineers Moorehead and Mcdanish With the exception of a shower of rain near 6 p. m. the day, was choice. Old Neptune was not in any too good humor and little was done in boating or taking the "annual bath." The many baskets were soon sought for after arrival at the Lakeside park as most people were hungry as the proverbial hawk. Through the kind- ness of Kincardine officials the dray met train and conveyed baskets to the pavilion, while an abundance of hot water was at hand for tea purpos- es. Everybody had a good time. As a means of entertainment the merry-go-round proved a strong card to both old and young and the proprietor had a busy day. In the Base ball park Lucknow and Brussels juniors played a game at 2 p, m. in which the Sepoys utterly routed the lads from the carpet town. Score book was said to be lost. Kincardine and Palmerston teams pub on a match that was well contested Home team won by a score of 11 to 5. One of the Palmerston nine was injured by a collision with the fence while: attempt- - ing to catch a ball, otherwise the re- sults might bave been closer. , No accident marred the pleasure of the day, although a Wingham youth got bis good clothes damped by falling into the barber from a rowboat but ' was speedily rescued. Shortly after 7 p. m. the train pull- ed out from -toe lakeside town with cheers from the Excursionists for Kincardine, answered by many of the citizens who were on hand to see us ' off. Kincardine is a lovely spot at which. to enjoy an outing, Has a splendid beach, easy of access, a pretty town with fine homes and nicely kept lawns, streets, delightful town park with flower plots, oanuon, . benches, fountain, &c., the wonder is that 11 visitors to every one are not found there. The cottage population is ggrowing, however and if the town got busy with a few more improvements and ab the same time would see that a much lower rate were given by the G. T. R. a strong inducement would be offered outsiders to holiday at Kincardine, s s Former residents of Bb u set locali- ty were otali.-ty`were to be seen among the ex curelonists in the persons of Rev, and Mrs. Abey, the Robert Ross family; Oras, Jackson, Mrs, Fattier Poster, Mrs. Wm- Miller and daughter, M. Moses Rev, D. B. McRae, of Arrow ad n' othe In the modrum of "Tu Shtou >a POST the Committee beg leave to return t$anke to bite town dottnail and citizens for many for oourbootoa that webs duly apptoolatoc,