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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1914-9-10, Page 1VOL. 43 NO. lI BRUSSELS, . ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER zo, 1914 W. H. KERR, Proprietor New Advertisements Rednoecl pripee—D Ewan, Plane for safe—Mins Roily. Hand end gravol—J. Parish. QuoVadis—cannily Theatre, Auction sale—John Grainger. Position—peihnnr Nursery 00. Dressmaking—Mise E. ii Rosen.Engine for sale—J, H, Wheatley. Music teaching -Miss Mno Wilkinson. Notice bo Magistrates, &o—O. Seeger.. Bzstrict :.eltts ' Walton Miss Flossie Murray, of Guelph, visited with Mrs. John Smillie for few days. The new 0. P. R. agent is 11ir. Bruce, who arrived a few weeks ago, We bid him welcome to Walton. Rev, W. J. Doherty, B. A.. Rural Dean of Hilton, will be the preacher at the 8 o'clock service next Sunday in St. George's church, Mr and airs. Hewitt and Mrs. Philip James, of Mitchell, also Mr. Hilliard, of Owen Sound, autoed to John Harris: last week. Service of special prayer was held in St. George's church last Wednes- day importuning for the speedy ces- sation of the great war. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. — The .next meeting of the Women's Instituto here will be held Wednesday after- noon of next week, et 8 p. m. Topics will be:—Oureent Events by the members, and "The sick room," 1i - troduced by Mrs. Geo. Hearn, Belgrave Wedding bells are riugingin Morris township. . W. B. Wilkinson, of Ripley, paid a short .visit to his mother and sister, Mrs. Whaley. Clayton ProeLer took the service on Belgrave circuit on Sunday in •con• rection with the Methnilidt ohnrch in the absence of the p;tstler, Rev. Me.. Kiipatr.ick, who was.tiolidttying. Wienannewar 'OR SEPrEMnI§R,— The Fanners' Club meeting will he withdrawn this month on account 'of the Patriotie Concert coming et 50 near a date.' Notice of October meet- ing of the Olub will be given in due course. DR KIRKuv CuosiN.—A t a meeting of the nianagers of Knox chinch Jas. McCalinm, who has been leader of the chair, cosigned 00 account of business responsibility, Dr. Kirkby was appointed to the position. The choir is now in a flourishing condition and is busily engaged preparing for 30 Days' Reduced Prices y All kinds of Rigs New and Second-hand Buggies • • Light One-horse Wagons o New Farm Wagons •• Must be sold to make room for Cutters, CaII and see • • First-class Second-hand Buggies as good o as new at wonderful Bargains. Must be sold.• CarriaqeShop Ewan's.. ID. e • • c • • • • • • • •i • • • • • e • • m • • • • , ••• • e ••e • • • • • • • • • ••4•••41,•••0••••••••••0•••••4•4••••••••••♦•••••0••••••0 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••÷044444.* o 4. m Richards&eo. j • 4. • } 4. • 4• • • r a°. 4. a RESPECTFULLY • call attend n to the new o and up-to-date Shoes which they will be • �• • • 0 • •• €• pleased • e• • • e to show you on • z • • • • • Satoray,dSept. 12th • • t' • 4 ••• i Our Opening Day .•1I.•, i 4. Strictly Cash being the . • Term the rices will • easy your on • •our purse, and • • 4. combined with the high • • quality of the goods should •, encourage your purchase. T e • e• • • • ••t' e •1• • • .,. • Richards Co. • • RICHARDS BLOCK, BRUSSELS .• RICHARDS the ninsiaal part of the Jubilee ser. vices to be held Oct. llth. GOOD P1iopExer .-,The new shed erected by the Anglican congregation is completed, A neat driveway bas been made around the church and the old fence removed. The ahnreh and'. shed now present a very neat appear- ance. Cnngregatinn le in a prosper, oils condition. Much credit is due those who had charge of the work. The Grandmothers of the locality will figure conspicuously at the Wom- en's Institute meeting to he held in the Foresters' Hall on Tuesday, 10th hist, All the ladies of the Dornmuni- Ly are welcome. The grandmothers will talce.offlrial charge of the meet- ing and Llie prngrarli will be conduct- ed by theta as far as possible. PATRIOTIC CONCERT.— Monday evening, 14th iust„ a Patriotic concert will be held in the Foresters' Hall here under the auspices of the Worn - We Institute in response to an appeal from the Provincial Government. t., D. Cameron, of Lucknow, will be present and give his fine. lecture on 'Patrititic Canada." A. H. Musgrove 81. P. P. of Wiegham, will also speak on "The cause of the European war "tnd the place that Canada as a Nation ..111 take in it" Vocal and instru- mental selections will be given. Rev. Mr. Farr, of 131ytb, will occupy the chair. This is a worthy object and the concert should be well patronized. Remember the date. Wroxeter Mrs. Ryan,Lncan i the s s guest of her son, IV. S. Ryan. Miss Abram, Stratford, is the guest of Mrs, D. Stewart, Turnberry. Mrs. Hy. Smith spent several days recently with relatives in Ohesley, Duncan Cameron Grand Valley, spent Monday with V his sister, Mrs. Davey, Thos. Appleby, Glenfarrow, visited with old friends in the village this week. Miss J. Ritchie has gone to Ayr where she will remain for several weeks. Graham • Ballantyne, Rockwood, visited over the holiday with his parer ts, Miss Annie Munro, who is attend- ing Hanover Model School, 'spent Labor Day at her home here. Dr. and Mrs. Jackson were called to Toronto last Wednesday owing to the serious illness of the former's father. W. E. VanVelsor and daughter, Miss Hazel and It. .l. Rann and Miss Alma were visitors in Toronto last week. The W. F. M. S. of the Presbyterian held churchit o then monthlymeeting g on Thursday last at the lame of Mrs. Wm. Douglas. Wm. Sanderson returued to Tor- onto on Saturday after spending several days with his parents, W. H- and Mee. Sanderson, of Turnberry. Amongst those who are in Toronto this week are C. Rena, T. G. Hemphill, Mrs. Hazlewood, 3. R. andMrs. Wendt, Jno. Douglas, Thos. Ritchie and Anderson Black Mrs. F. P. Sanderson n and little daughter returned to their home in Toronto this week after spending the Summer months with the former's mother, Mrs. Jae, Ritchie. It -has been decided to hold a anion prayer service in the different churches here during the time of war. The second service will be held in the Presbyterian church next Friday afternoon. NEWSY NOTES.—Miss Nettie Picker- ing, of Galt, visited last week with Miss Minnie Smith.—Fred. Mercer, of Kingston, a former teller in the Royal, Bank here, p days ant a few da s wit b friends in thes h it t MissAgnes v R Stewart, Toronto, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. D. Stewart, of Turn - berry. — Rev. Mr. Young, Clifford, oc- cupied the pulpit in the Presbyterian church on Sunday.— Miss A. Ross, Brussels, was a visitor with Mrs. R. Black.= -Miss D. Wilson has returned from the millinery openings in Tor- onto and is busy preparing for the Fall trade.— Robert McKercher has gone to Stratford where he will at- tend Normal School,— Miss Kitchen, Toronto, is spending } a month's vacati n with her parents here. -0. and Airs. Koehler,Ayton, are guests of the latter's ister, Mrs. . H. Moffitt and other relatives in this vicinity,— Mr, Shaw, of . Bluevale, conducted service in the Methodist church on Sandey evening of last week.—Mies Ferguson returned to her home in Walton after spending a few days with Miss Milly Harris.— W. Adair and family, of Oak Lake, Man., are spending some time with relatives here.—Arnongst the teachers who left here last week for their various points of duty were Ashton Morrison, Arthur ; Geo. Johnston, Wiarton ; Beatrice Howe, Leamington ; Clara Rutherford, >',iordwich ; and Lulu Rutherford, Toronto. -Two rinks of Listowel bowlers visited here.—We are sorry to learn that David Moffatt, Turnberry, still continues very 111.— Miss Della Rutherford has returned herrn Toronto,—Misses Jennie Allan and Winnifred Munro left for Har- riston where they will attend High School.—Miss Bessie Lovell, Turn - berry was successful in passing Part 2 of the Summer Course in Agri- culture and Horticulture at the Ontario Agriculture College at Guelph,— At the request of the Bishop of Canterbury special services will be held in all Episcopal churches during the thine of war. Service will be held in the church here every Friday afternoon at 4 p. m. to which every one is invited. Grey Council meeting Saturday of this week., Miss Sadie and James Riley visited relatives at Seaforth last Sunday. Farmers are putting in a large acreage of Fall Wheat this season, under favorable conditions. Ben, and Mrs. Dark from Galt, spent Labor Day at J. Hollinger's. They came up in their auto. Mrs. John McKinnon and son, of Fort William, are visitors with Mrs. Jno. McKinnon and family, 8th Con. A blind mare belonging to Gen. McDonald, of the North Boundary Grey fell into a gravel pit breaking her neck. Mrs. George Ward, of Stratford, is a visitor at the home of Jas. and Mrs. Cardiff, 7th Con.. and with R. F. and Mrs. Downing Brussels. Albert and Mrs. Litson and child- ren, of Durand, Michigan, were visi- tors with Robert and Mrs. McDonald, 6th con. They are relatives. Miss Taylor, of Bothwell, Ont., Miss McNair, of Toronto and Mrs. McNab, of Cranbrook, motored to Atwood and visited Mrs. Jae. Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson and dangh- tare 10th Con. Grey were visiting in Mitchell over Sunday, the guests of Mrs.. A. Hemsworth and . famil J t v We are pleased to report that Wm. Ziegler, who has been laid up with typhoid fever, is making favorable improvement and is now able to get about. Hope he will soon be as hearty as ever. CARD or THANKS.—We wish to thank one many kind friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness and of timeover husband and' sorrow v father. MRS. L. HOLLER & . DENMAN TAMILS. ARM TAKEN OFF.—Last Saturday morning as Robert McKinnon, son of Mrs. Hugh McKinnnon, 7th Con., was engaged feeding a steam driven straw cutting machine on the farm of Wm. Lamont, the wooden pin strapped to his right hand, used in feeding, got caught and before the belt was thrown off the hand and right arm was terribly crushed as it was drawn into the rapid running machine. Medical aid was summoned at once and first aid appliances ar- ranged to oto the flow of blood. g P r, theP alient was taken to his 1 hone, a few rods distant and the arm was amputated below the elbow. Dam- age was done about the elbow but it is hoped the joint can be retained, The patient is making favorable pro- gress although the shock to his sys- tem was a severe one, 'Mr. McKin- non, who is a- sturdy specimen of young manhood, was an old hand about machinery and at the job he was at but the damage was done so quickly he'ap eare d to have Ito chance to 'Aveve himself. While deep- ly 1Y regretting the se ions accident hundreds of friends hope a rapid res. toration to health will soon follow., Family Theatre Friday Evening, Sept. lith The Stupendous Spectacle of Terrifying Vividness Faithfully Portrayed with all Historical Accuracy 6.0. u o Vadis 7'' Q ("Whither Goest Thou ?") A Perfect Presentation of the. Essential Dramatic, Histor- ical, s of this Masterpiece Heal, Biblical. and Spectacular. Value In Three Reels end Three Parts and over.: 150 Stupendous Scenes Three Extra Reels will be runas well PROLOGUE—A.D. 88, AFTER THE CRUCIFIXION OF CHRIST SAUL—H ebrew for Paul), an enemy of the Christians, but later a disciple of STEPHEN—The first Christian martyr, [ Christ. ANANI S— disciplele of Christ. HEROD A GRIPPA—King of the Romain Pcovlttbes in Palestine: 81 YEARS LATE11—A, D. 84--PRINoirnr, Onearkorrv>te PAUL,... One of Oheist'e Apostles POPPAIt7A.,,,.......,„Neto'e Second ife NERO ..,Emperor of Rome PETRONIUS Nero'sFriend and Fav 7Le LYDiA....,.,..A Hostage to Rotne TIGELLINUS ...., A 1.ctnan General Romans, Christians, Soldiers, Slaves, Dancing Girls and thoueantie of others Priors 10 & 1d °into ors for 25 Ciento We are pleased to notice that Mise Martha Smith, 8th Con., who had her leg broken same months ago is able to get about once more. The injured Bulb will soon be as good as ever we hope. Misses Margaret and Jessie Me - Donald, who have been holidaying with their mother, Mrs. A. McDonald, 3rd con„ have returned to Toronto where they hold good positions after an enjoyable visit. School in 5, S. No. 8, opened last week with Miss A. Fotreet, of Oran - brook, teacher. The 'school house which was raised and a cement foun- dation put under itlast year, has been bricked this Summer and a furnace put in. It should be a cosy spot now. Last Sabbath afternoon and even- ing special Harvest Home sermons were preached by Rev, Johnston Mc- Cormick, of Holmesville, and Rev, Mr. McKelvey and following each generous contributions were made. Mr. Jones, of Merlin, Essex 00., formerly of this locality, aided the praise service by his contributions. At Roe's Methodist ahtarch last Sabbath interesting anniversary ser- vices were held, conducted by Rev. Mr, McCormick. of lioimesville, in the incoming and the pastor in the afternoon. Sermons were of an ap- propriate character.. Lorne Eckmier, the silver toned tenor, of Brussels, sang in the afternoon, LouIs HOLLER DECEASED,— There passed peacefully c away al the e P Y of Y g 78 years and 6 months, a well known and highly esteemed oldioneer in the person of L Holler, 12th Oon., Grey township, after an illness of 8 months from Dancer. Deceased was born near Quebec in 1830 and in 1802 married his now aged widow. Her maiden name was. Miss Marie Schmidt of Henson, Germany. Deceased was a member of the. Lutheran church, Cranbrook, but for the last few years attended Union Methodist church. Those left to mourn are his aged partner, in her 81st year, and two daughters, Mrs, Jas. Denman, of Grey township, and Mrs. Jas. Hanna, of Erskine, Alberta. One son, Con- rad, died at the age of 22 years. The funeral was conducted by Rev. D. Wren, of Brussels, a favorite pastor of deceased, assisted by Rev. A. I. McKelvey, of Ethel. Pallbearers were W. Evans, H. Speiran, D. Machan, D. Neable, A. Hied and H. Ward. Interment was made in Oran - brook cemetery. Ethel Miss Mae Wilkinson, Teacher of piano, will resume teaching Sept. 19th. Phone 1211. D. W. Dunbar spent a few days in Toronto this week. This week Misses Ethel and Stella Dunbar are holidaying with friends in the Queen city. Rev. Mr. Lundy, of Walton, is ex- pected to preach in the Presbyterian church next Sunday afternoon. Rev. George and Mrs. Jewitt, of Blyth, were holidaying with relatives and friends in this locality during the Past week. Next Wednesday a horse buyer will be here lookingfor r Persons horses, er s having animalfor sale should let Rev. I. A. McKelvey, Scout .Master, know. W. T. and Miss Spence, of Ethel, Mrs, Thomson, of Ottawa, and Mr. Nicholson, of Brussels motored over to Mitchell and spent Sunday with the former's sister, Mrs, Hemsworth, Last Sabbath. Harvest services were held in the Methodist church here. The pastor, Rev. A. I. McKelvey, preached in the morning and Rev. Mr. McCormick, of Holmesville, in the evening, both giving splendid discourses. Good music was rendered by the choir, Misses Alice, Annie and Mattie Hemsworth, who have been visiting their grandmother Mrs. Spence, of Ethel, also their aunt, Mrs. Krauter, of Brussels, have returned home. Miss Alice has been on the sick list this week but we hope she will soon be o. k, WOMEN'S InsTITUTE, — The next meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in the Dilworth Hall, Thursday, Sept.17th. Subject of P J debate will bee R solved that a dirby good natured woman is Prefe trod to a clean cranky. woman.” Affirmative will be taken by Mrs. Archie Mc- Donald and Miss Campbell and the negative by Miss Ethel Dunbar and. Mrs. F. Sleightholm, All are cordial- ly invited. MATRIIIeONIAL.— "Grand River View," the home of Quintin and Mrs. MoBlain, was the scene of a very happy event Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 26th, when their eldest daughter Mary, was united in the holy bonds of reatriinon with John T. Lee, by Rev. N. D. McKinnon, of Caledonia. Promptly at 8 o'clock,' to the strains of the wedding march from Mendeissohn, played by Miss Jessie M. Allan,. of Onondaga, the bride, leaning on the arm of her father, entered the drawing room. looking winsome in a dress of white duchess satin with tunic of beaded Brussels net and wearing the custom- ary veil and wreath of Lily of the Valley, carrying a pretty boquet of bridal roses. The ceremony took piece under an arch of white and green banked with ferns. Bride was attended by her sister Marion, who wore a pretty dress of sills voile with Coley Irish trimmings carrying white asters, while Thomas Demme ably assisted the groom. During the signing of the Miss Stella E. g g e regieter g Allan, of Brantford sangverysweet- ly "0 Promise me" aftr tvhich the greats adjourned to the dining room where a dainty tveddingg chimer was served. Rev. Mr• Mc1Citton pace posed the health of the bride, which was responded to by Mi'. Lee, while the rev, gentleman also proposed the health of the bride's Maid, responded to by 'Mit, draper, 'Speeches were also given by Mr. Wright, of Tor- onto, Mr. Whaley, the bride's father and others. The groom'e gift to the bride was a gold watch, to the bride's maid a cameo bracelet, to the beet man a gold tie pin, and to the soloist and pianist gold brooches, Among the many and costly gifts received was a cheque from the bride's parents, a handsome clock from the groom's mother a leather finished rocker from the Middleport Women's Insitute of which the bride is President and a miscellaneous shower from her young associates. The happy couple left, mid showers of rice and good wishes for Toronto, Niagara Falls and Buffalo .where they spent a short trip before returning to their home near Oaledonia. The bride travelled in a suit of navy blue serge with hat to match. Jamestown Last week Emmet, son of Robert and Mrs. Shaw, 1st line Morris, was taken to Clinton hospital for treat- ment for an inward trouble. Many old friends hope he will soon be con- valescent. It is reported that T. R. Bennett, of Grey Boundary, has leased his 200 acre farm and will remove to Wing - ham to take hold of the Massey— Harris Agency. Noah Bowman is said to have leased Mr. Bennett's farm. MERLE OLD L BOYS' REUNION The Old Boys' Reunion of Bluevale school on Saturday, Sept. 5, was favored with the only fine day in a week of rainy weather. Afternoon was ideal and the bright mild sun- light, the animated crowd and the gay decorations of flags, pennants, bunting and evergreens gave the old school in its farewell a more festive aspect than perhaps it had ever known before. Inside the school- house was exhibited a collection of photographs of former teachers and pupils which revived old memories to many who viewed them during the afternoon. On the grounds there was a constant succession of interesting events. Visitors arriving n o Vu g by train on Saturciay were met by automobile and the reception committee, wearing badges of the school colors, blue and white, received the guests iu the re- ception tent at the entrance to the grounds where a large number regis- tered in the Visitor's book, to be kept as a memento of the occasion. First event was a Baseball match between the old boys and the single men, in which the former won by a score of 9-8 in 5 innings. Lineup of the old boys was as follows :—Pitcher, Ed. Ooultea ; back -stop, Billy Haney ; 1st base, Charlie Elliott ; 2nd base, Rob. Musgrove ; 3rd base, Geordie McDon- ald ; right field, Jack Musgrove left, Harry Harry Diamond ; centre, Jog Breck- enridge ; short stop, Jack Stewart. Amy. Musgrove was umpire. Follow- ing the game an interesting program wasP a on given platform erected un- der the school windows. Piper Mc- Donald, of Wingham, provided. music for the afternoon and his daughter, Miss Vera McDonald, delighted the audience by her graceful Scotch dances. Rev. D. B. Thompson was chairtnau and among the numbers on the program were'an historical sketch of Bluevale school read by Robt. Black and addresses by former teach - ere, A. H. Musgrove, M. L. A., A. MacEwen, Township Olerk of Morris and A. L. Posliff, Principal of Wing - ham public school. Mies Barbara Thynne, of Palmerston, who was also a teacher here, sung an expressive solo,"Cam'e byAthol." Letters Y werrend byCora M. t Messer from two ex teachers who were tunable to be present, Thos. Frrrov, ex -M. P„ of Oollingwood and Inspector E. W. Bruce, of Toronto. These letters were very interesting, recalling the people and incidents of the past in connection with the school. Other numbers on the program were a solo, `.'School Days" by Miss Carrie Diam- ond ; duet, `Hark to the Mandolin" by Misses Aitchison and Duff and a reading,"A Modern Sermon" n by Miss M. DuffAt the 'close of theco' gram P an agreeable little cerennon took plane in the presentation to the School Trustees by the Executive of the Literary Society ,of two beautiful pictures, one a Copley print of "The Plough Horse" by Carleton Wiggins, the original of which hangs in the Lobes Club, New York, the other a colored reproduction of "The Goa- therds" -by the great French artist, Corot. W. H, Haney and A. Posner spoke on behalf of the Society and Miss Alice Paul and Mrs, W. J. Mas- ters unveiled the pictures, George McDonald accepting them on behalf of the ratepayers. The sports were in charge of A. MacL'wen, Sporting Director ; It. Musgrove, Judge and George McDonald, Oonveuerf the Athletic Committee. Prige•winnex's, were as follows :—School girl's pea - net race, Rettig Turvey ; sack race, (boys under 10), King McDonald ; sack race, (boys free to all), Harvey Robin- son ; Young ladies' thread and needle race, Miss Lillian McCall ; married• ladies' nail driving contest, Mrs. J. W. King ; putting the shot, Stewart McNaughton ; tug -Of -war, between Morris and Turnberry, proved to be Very exciting. To the martial strains of the bagpipes, the two, teams march- ed ground the_grounds beforetaking their places. It was a diose etruggle but rn o `Tu bur won 1b shoo y Craik Y. Cleghorn was captain of the victor - ions team and Gordon 'Hell of their opponents, One of the most striking events of the day took place just be - before supper When a parade was formed to march from the old school grounds to the new grounds North of the Methodist choral for the pur- pose of planting a tree in honor of the old boas and girls of ale sohoal, ' 'ha tree gaily decorated with flags and streamers, was borne by the school children on a litter and the boys and girls gave the school yell as they passed alongthe street, At the head f the procssion were two boys on ponies, Jack McMichael and Cameron McDonald, then followed the er- teachers and the reception committee in three automobiles, preceded by the piper. Other sections of the parade were the school trustees, the Women's Institute, the Literacy Society and the Old Boys and Girls. At the new school grounds the tree was ably planted by A. H. Musgrove, M. P. P., assisted by the other ex - teachers and after looking over' the new school, which presents a very neat and pleasing appearance, the crowd returned to the old school where refreshments were served and a pleasant time was spent by old friends together. The social spirit of the afternoon was its greatest pleasure to many of those present. The final event of the day took place after supper when Bluevale defeated the 4th line of Morris at Football, The score was 1-0. The success of the school reunion may lead to a real village reunion in the next year or two. The lateness of the season pre- vented many from attending who would have liked to come and would welcome another opportunity. The General Committee wish to thank all who helped to make the School Celebration a success. INTERESTING S IrETCH OB BLIIE VALE` SCHOOL The following historical sketch of the old Bluevale 'School, which is being replaced this year by a modern brick schoolhouse, was prepared by Robert Black and read at the Old Boys Reunion of the school on Satur- day, Sept. 5th :— Few of us to -day enjoying the splendid educational system we have realize the lack of such opportunities which confronted the pioneers of this locality. Appreciating the necessity of an education for their children they unitedly began the work of building a school and in the year 1858 the first schoolhouse was erected. It is still standing, being used as a dwelling house near the Presbyterian church. The next school, the old red one soon to be vacated, was erected about the year, 1865 by a Mr. Quay, who combined the profession of preaching with mechanics. The enduring material in the old school in spite of the con- demnation of so many Inspectors in the past, is a guarantee of the quality of the work that was put into it. Thos. Farrow, ex -M. P. for East Huron and former Postmaster of Brussels, now residing in Coiling wood, was the first teacher in both these schools. He was succeeded by Matthew Hutchison, now Judge at Sherbrooke, Que. Then Matthew Wilson was chosen to fill the pedagogic chair, which he occupied for one year. John Thynne was the next to occupy the bench. He taught 7 or 8 years being followed by Elliott Thynne for a year. Both of these teachers are longsince deceased. Asher Farrow, Goderieh was then selected for thof position he oc- cupied for 2 years. W. G. Duff, who died a short time ago at Crystal City.. Man., was the next in order to fill the vacancy and held the position for 4 years. Then E. W. Bruce, now Inspector of Public Schools in Tor- onto, who had been one of the pupils of the school, beoame teacher and stuck to his post for years followed by another ex -pupil, W. H. Stewart, now Principal of the Continuation school at Acton. He taught one year. Then came A. H. Musgrove, rov e. M. P. P. who stayed4 years. in Bluevale, M. Musrove got the fundamentals of his political edu- cation laid . and these early lessons, have been a ggeat help to him since he has gone to the Legislative hails. Edward Slemmon was the next teacher, followed by Jae. Thomson of Henfryn. And now we come down to the memory of the younger ones when we say Alex. MacEwen ac- cepted the position and heldit for the term of 16ea r rs a testimonial bythe Y , ort Malcolm to hisworth. M a Im Aik nhead of Brumfield, followed ed Mr. MacEwen, teaching for 2 years when the children, having become more docile, the fleet female teacher, Miss Margaret Caldwell, was appoint- ed to the position of principal. Geo. H. Scot, of Inglewood. taught for 0 months when A. MacEwen was re- called and held the work in hand for 2 years more, being succeeded by W. Van Velsor, Wroxeter, for 10 months, the balance of the term being filled by Miss Marshall, .of Blyth. A. 'le Posliff, now Principal of Wingham Public School, then came forward with the necessary credentials to teach the young idea how to shoot and held sway for 2 years followed by Miss Cora M. Messer, the present teacher. Such in brief is the history of school life in BIuevale, No authenticated records having been kept in the early days, the facts have been collected from the memories of some of the old settlers. It would be a con servativo estimate to place the num- bar of pupils at 1000 who have rsceiv ed their early scholastic training within the walls of the old school. Many of these have made a name for themselves in the world and we venture to say that few have over brought diagram to the old school. This speaks volumes for the teachers who have been such an undeel in factor in character building. Y Attd now the old echoed mite, go. What a flood of msrnoriee erowd'upon us as we recall its history of 0 and 60 years 1 "Fare you well,, old school, you have naught that May feel or see ; But you seem like a' bl'utt trs being, a' door old friend to wet"