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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1914-9-17, Page 1VOL. 43 NO. 12 BRUSSELS, OH2'41R10, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1914 Nein Advertisements Notta•o-4, MduNwon, Thomann. Looxl--Itoi t. 1umann. I .- blhan Lowe, fa-1•R Smith, r Pe r —Jas, Calf tor sale -Rich. Roo, Bab pin lox+—TIlE P0se•. 1ratl M1lnoory-bi188 Rtlex, •1fa11 MIllinory—MIsp Inman. Monarch. Shoos -I.13. Rieharda. Millinery -Geo , .NothsO drA.SScott ist>.`itt : ..sal Jamestown The old hotel is being dismantled by Ed, Barnard turd the material• will be ntilized in building a house by Ed. Barnard. He has the foundation ready now, • The usual Sunday School in Victoria Hall was cancelled last Sabbath after- noon owing to the funeral of the late Ernie Shaw. Service in the evening was taken by A. D. Grant of Brussels, WoMitN'B INSTITUTE.— The next meeting of Jamestown Women's In- • stitute will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24th, "Pickling" and •'How the Institute may help the girls" will be introduced by Mrs. Geo., McDonald and Mrs, W, Hult, °anent. events ;v1Il be In citiurge`of Miss Pearl Payne. g Lk A ncl ta good trid uco a e dfor a t Wroxeter The following taken from a L'orotitc daily of Sept. 11th, refers to the father of Dr. G. P. Jackson, of this place, bir. Jackson spent most of the Sumner here wit hie son :— In his 55th year, Samuel Jackson, of 208 Oowan avenue, a well-known 0. P. R. conductor and a prominent Mason. died at his home yesterday, Mr. Jackson was born in Scaebo'o Township and had been for 81 years in the passenger service of the C. P. R. Besides being a Mason, he was an A. 0. U. W, mai, and belonged to other societies. Be is survived by a widow and one eon. NEWSY NOTES.—Oolin McNangh ton. Glencoe, visited at his home in Turn - berry last week. —i bliss A. Vosburg returned from Bracebridgo on Friday where she had spent the Summer. -- J, Kalbfleisch, Milverton, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. 0. Reis.— Sheeeis Gibson has returned froth a two weeks vacation with relatives at Lindsay.—Miss Darling, Port Elgin. spent Saturday in the village.—Donald Fisher was a visitor in Walkerton •••Q•••O•••••♦•0••••0••4.40000000♦♦•4.0••••00•♦••••• O 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 e 0 0 4 4 a 0 • 0 • 0 0 O ♦ O • • • 4.• • O e 0 • • • ••a • FALL illiner •P ♦ ♦ Ladies of Brussels and locality are cord- * myMillinery Show e invited to call at invl e i al lY THE • Y • Room and inspect the new Styles. A choice stock of the most fashionable goods has e been prepared and prices are right. As we do not intend holding a formal Open - * O ing our Customers and the public generally will abe welcome to call at any time after Thursday of 2 this week. e Richards M. E. 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KERR, Prop?ietoy Tueeday and Wednesday of this weelc,—J, W, Bond is relieving aC time elation here in ilio absence of the agent,erL•Gro, .Allan, who is 'a nJo iu G two weeks bolida s.—Aiuuiir C. L110 86 who visited Toronto last week were J. N, Alliin, 1. Duret, Jim, Rutledge, D. .D. Sanderson, C. Reis, 1t, Earls and Som, Peter and Mrs, McEivon, Jon. Doig, Thee, Bennett, Thos. Nash, and Misses 81. Harris and, 81. Saudeeson.—Two rinks of Brussels howlers played a friendly game here on Tuesday nflernoou,—Mrs, Hart, Vanrnnver, is vieiting her sister, Mies M. Carmichael.-- Mrs. Williams and son,-Pitaford, N. Y., spent several days of lust week with the former's sister, Mrs. R• Moffatt,—Blair Thomp- son, ]vlai•kham, was a visitor at the home of Jen. 8TnNaughton, of Turn- berry, recently. Henfryn ENGLISH CHt1RCu, — Harvest 1'hattksgiving services will be held in St, Davide church, lienfryii, on Sun- day, September 20111, at 11 a. in. and 7 p. ie. Special sermons will be preached by Rev. F. C. Ryott, 'rector of Kirkton and Salntsbuty. "Freely ye have received freely give." Goderich BY-LAw OARRIED.— War depres- sion had no effect on the .vote hi Goderich Saturday when the rate- payers voted by a strong majority to loan $25,000 to the Goderich Ft,ni- ture Co., a plant to be operated in conjunction with the Goderich Lumber 00., a project trade success- ful by the Bachelor Bras. Oon- ,pushed rapid) and rr ti hn will be tt. st isY P I19employment nt to It. operation will give e m e some fifty men. Industrial conditions in Goderich are 00 the whole fiaiily satisfactory, with prospects of an early permanent improveinent. Moncrieff What do think of a millinery shop at 8lnnerieff 2 Miss Berva Speiran has returned from a visit to her grandparents, J. K. and Mrs. Baker. Miss Baker ac- companied her. DEATH or PIM. WM.. SMITH.—Like a ripe shock of corn ready for the garner came the call of the Heavenly Reaper to Jane Weir, beloved wife of Win. Smith, Lot 29, Con. 18, Grey township, on 111otday of this week, at the royal old age of 87 years, 5 mouths and 27 days. Funeral took place Wednesday afternoon, interment be- ing made in Logan cemetery. Oranbrook itilias Leitchcense from London last e week to assist her father in the store. Remember J. W. Bengongh, of Toronto, will be in the Methodist church Sunday afternoon next to give an address. An old landmark was rernoved this week in the pulling down of the old carriage shop opposite J. Forreet's blacksmith shop. The repairing of the Presbyterian sheds was oompleted on Tuesday. A huge ' men turned out and ' t g number cif the ladies ' ner on the prepared dal lawniu their' bst style. eetnetery and was one of Che largest funerals everseenl11 three parts there being 287 „ vehicles in Ole cortege, The service was conductedby Rev. Si'. J3011, pastor of Molbswoth Pees - by twine church of which the deceas- ed was a tuernber for ;natty years, At t be grave service was taken by the members of L. 0. L; No. 800 and was largely attended by the brethren of surrounding lodges. Morris Next meeting of iblori•is Township Council will be held . Monday, 28th inst. bliss Emma Read man, who has been home for the past month returned to Preston on Wednesday. Miss Elizabeth Ferguson, 51b line, is teaching in Teeswater locality at a salary of $800, We wish her success, Don't forget the auction sale of Farm stock, implements, &c., at John Gr•ainger•'s, 5th line, on Wednesday afternoon of next week.` The tax rate for 1914 for this town- ship will be 3i hills on the dollar. An additional percentage will be added on all taxes not paid before December 35th, Misses Ruby and Irene Clegg are filling engagements as teachers at Hamilton and Sniithville, respective- ly. They do good work wherever they are. Last week amung those who visited Toronto Fair were Jim. Clegg and James Oloakey. They also took a trip by boat to Hamilton where they called on relatives and friends. Anniversary services will be held at the Jackson church next Sabbath a Rev. S. Anderson,of London, fo•mem pastor, preaching at 2,80 and , p g 7.30 p. m. The people will be glad to see and hear Mr, Anderson. The Judge's Voters' List Ocurt for Morris Township will be held on Thursday, Oct. let, at Industry Hall, Blyth, opening at 9 a. in, All persons having business with this Court should take cognizance of the date. Mrs. James Grasby, of Hullett township, was visiting at the homes of her sons in Morris. She is 87 years of age but is wonderfully smart for her age. Mr. ()tetchy le 90 years old. Very few couples are spared to one another so long as this worthy pair, A former Morrisil:e in the person of Barry Knox, who moved to Tuxford, Sask., from the 3rd line of this town- ship ie now at Valcartier Military Camp. I'Je is evidently enjoying him- self as reported by letter to Ed. Pollard, an old friend now of Brussels. Harry was on the O. P. R. in the West when he enlisted. We hope he will not be called upon to stop any of the enemy's bullets. PASSED Awax.—Monday afternoon William Stephenson, Si Lot 30, Con. 3, crossed the bourne from whence no traveller returns, aged 00 years, 1 week and 2 days. He bad been quite poorly at times during the past 7 years, but had been fairly well, for him, during the past Summer. Anae- mia was the cause of death, passing away very peacefully. He took worse Sunday previous to his demise. De- ceased s d was born in Mullett township, being the eldest sons of the late Am- brose and Mrs. Stephenson. About 85 years ago be was united in matri- mony with Miss Mary Jane Cole, formerly of Kinburn locality. She, 8 sons, (Wm. anti Wesley, of Grey township and Fred. at home) and 2 daughters, (Mrs. Welland McDonald and Mrs. A. Jacklin, of Grey town- ship) survive.e: Mr. and Mrs. Stephen- son e hen - sou lived o the 5thline of Morris for 11 years and then in Grey township h same time moving to for about the g their present home 2 years ago. Mr. Stephenson wee• a member of the Chosen Friends and attended the Methodist church and was well known in Morris and Grey. The funeral takes place Thursday afteroon, ser - i conducted b Rev. D. Wren, B ser- vice Interment in Brussels of sels cemetery. Mrs. Stephenson and family will be accorded. the sympathy of the community. CALLED IN Eris. YouTEo.—Deep and manifest was the sympatbr and re- gret -away h %W ay expressed over the of Ernest, 'son ofMrs Shaw, of the 1st lit .s town- ship,whose death took Place at the hospital, Clinton, last Friday evening following an operation on Thursday afternoon. The doctors found the trouble to be a tumor on the bowel, of a caneerone nature whiolx forbade the possibility Y y of recover and with a radiant tope in the blessedness be - gaud "ho valley of the shadow" he passed to his eternal home in the resence of his parents and only sur- viving brother, Arthur. He had been ill for the two weeke previous. The remains were brought to the parental hone frory whence the funer- al took place Sunday afternoon, ser- vice being conducted in the Johnston church, where Ernie had attended and assisted in the work, being organ- ist both hero and at Bluevale, when he died. Rev. Me. Thompson, pastor, assisted by Rev. Mr. Conway, of Auburn, conducted a most appropri- ate service,the churolr being crowded to the dors and more outside than in. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints" was the text chosen from which com- forting truths were emphasised. There twee many a tear be -dimmed eve as, the pastor made reference' to the young soon cut off and of g life 80 the assurance expressed as he eenvers- ed with him at the hospital. Burial was made in Bluevale cemetery. .Shaw D. , •s were A and F PallbeareL w Tohuaton N. Robb, W. and D Math. et.' TTheR casket was covered with floral tributes. Outside the immedi- ate relatives Bluevale W. M. S.. church choir, Women's Institute and Rev. • and Mrs. -Thompson, sent wreathe as .did the Johnston church 'and choir. Deceased was born on the 1st line of Morris, and Was 23 years of Molesworth DEATH OF HENRY COMMIE.— Mari - day July 27th Henry Coghlin passed away at the fancily home 1st Con. of Wallace tntvrlsliip, a few miles East of Listowel, He had been ailing far some t 1 t tie and 1]18 death was is not altogether t unliloked for. Deceased t was out in the township of Kitley, Jan. 17th 1888,of Co. of Leeds on Jt Irish parentage his father, the late John Ooglilin, being a native of Onrk, Ireland. His parents were married in 1835 and shortly after emigrated to Canada, settling in Go. of Leeds. Aar, Coghlin came with his parents to the where n Queen's Burl tin18o3 vhe+elo endured the hardships of pioneer tile. He also followed his trade as a carpenter and erected many buildings in the mar - rounding country. 1u 1882 he married MatilclaEverale, of Wallace and re- sided in Listowel for a few years.. Later he purchased Lot 42, 1st Con. of Telma and lived there the remainder of his life, The family consisted of 7 girls and 1 boy namely :—Mrs. A. Mes. H. Little Robertson, Listowel ; M MacLeod, Alta, (deceased) ; irs. J. Cummings, Molesworth ; Mrs. D. Campbell, Molesworth (deceased) Isabella, in Manitoba , Mrs. A. Adams to the farm true r0 Seek, • John,[ Gtn b the 'om testead • and Mts. adjoining h t , D. 4, Campbell, Molesworth. De- cetuiect wits lopehg identified v ith the dairying industry i'n this district holding the offices at Director and Secretary of the Molesworth 0110e8e & Batter Co. for 32 years. Re was also a stauncih Conservative and took an active interest in municipal affairs having been a lumber of Wallace Council for a term of years. After- wards he was appointed township Engineer for Wallace and Howiek, which position he held 1111111 ilia death. During, his whole life he was a strong vigorous man until 5 months. ago when be was stricken with organic heart trouble which was the cause or his death, Mr, Coghlin, was of a genial disposition was,well in- formed respected and ric 1 and greatlyet a fm nec will be mucmissd inl the com- munity but especially et home where he leaves 0 widow and :i children to niouttn the 1088 of a kind and loving husband and father. 5 brothers and, 2 sisters also survive namely of Marney, Man., who has been stay- ing in this vicinity daring g the. last' g twobofhis roL•her nlirress t months s Chas., 11., of the Wallace boundary,; Nathaniel, of Iced Deer, Altit. ; Richard, of ElniaGeo., of Millbank ; Margaret, (Mrs, E. Oatnpbell) At- wood ; Lizzie (Mrs. J. W. Evans) Cranbrook, The funeral 10011 pined from the late residence on Wednes- day July 291:h to the old Listowel age. He w08 0 bright, happy youth with a battalion of relatives. and rile . 1 t ads whu deeply xre.;ret his early itemise, This death made the 8th. in the family of Me, and Mrs. Shaw, only one non being left. The sweet with the bitter is the confidence that "He doeth all things well," Wide- spread sympathy is felt for the be- reaved, Grey Jim, Lowe, 9th con., is away to the West on a trip. 3. A. Speiran is home visiting his m1,1,0131;6 for a few days, J. K. and Mrs. Barker have gone to London Exhibition this week. Chester Baker has disposed of his fancy black driver for Fair purposes. Gaff. Baker and wife went to Clin- ton with ; and spent a few days w th friends thele, The township Council granted .$10- 00 to East Huron Fall Fair at their last meeting. Miss Minnie Carr is home from a visit with her sister, Mrs, Cinclair Phippeu, of Lower Wingham. Donald Lamont attended Toronto Exhibition last week. He also visited friends in Oannington and Guelph. Mrs, T. Stevenson and Miss May Oxtoby, 10th eon., have gone to Detroit to visit friends for a few weeks. Miss Mina Elliott returned to her position as teacher at Thornhill. She is a splendid teacher es the people of that locality know. THE PORT 19 pleased to report that Robert McKinnon, who had his right arm amputated, is getting along very favorably and will soon be able to get about. This will be very Y welcome news to Bob's many friends. FARMS BOLD,— The fine 100 acre farm of W. 3, Homingway,10th con., has been sold to Stanley Hemingway, a brother of W. J. and Olivet Heming- way, who gets possession this Fall. from purchaser comes f om Teeswater locality and is a good farmer. Price is said to be 37,500. The seller was not long out of a place as he invested in the splendid 200 acre farm on the llth con. buying Jno. Davidson out for the tidy sum of $I0,000. Ttiis will give Mr. Hemingway a fine property on which he should do well. We have not learned what Mr. Davidson intends doing but heard he might be- come a resident of_ Brussels. Ethel Miss Mae Wilkinson, Teacher of piano, will resume teaching Sept. 19th, Phone 1211. Council met here last Saturday. R. Dilworth is back from a trip to the West. Will Clark sold his driver last week to a buyer who was buying war Horses, Mrs. McCallum, of St. Thomas, is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. E. Sanders. Mrs. Wm. Spence was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Kreuter, of Brussels, last week. Mrs. Rathwell, Clinton, is visiting her brother, Samuel Chambers, for a week or two, has been visit- ingEmma ing friends in Ward's Island and tak- ing in Toronto Exhibition. The Fall Millinery Opening at Geo. 1M. Mitchell's will take place Friday and Saturday of this week. Miss Myrtle Dunbar has gone to Midford, Parry Sound where she is teaching school. We wish her .suc- ce Qnits a large amount was .subscrib ed for the Red Cross work bythe people of Ethel and surrouding country. Miss Nellie McKay, Ethel, has been visiting for the past few weeks with friends and relatives iu Atwood and Donegal. Ernest Isherwood left last week to enlist as a volunteer for the war. He will give a good account of himself if iv be gets a chnce. The frame work for the new Pres- byterian church sheds was raised last week. The shed will present a fine appearance when completed. Several weeks ago Mrs. Geo. Addy' stepped on a nail andfor a time was unable to walk. We are pleased to see her getting around again. Last Sunday afternoon Rev. Mr. Lundy, of Walton, conducted thl service in the Presbyterian church and preached an able sermon. There was a good delegation of members of the Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist church, Ethel, el Convention held at Bluevcot the ale Thursday of lest week: er- M,of the Presbyter- ian The W. P.S Y ian church here have chosen Thurs- day, Oct. 0th as the date of their Thank -offering meeting. ROM. J. Nicol, of Listowel, will give the ad- dress. All who promised to:contribute arti- cles to Red Cross Fund are asked to leave them with Mrs, R. Dilworth may this week an that the baley be completed and sihipped at an early date, F. and Mrs. Sleigimtholtn entertain- ed their S, S. classes to a corn feed on Monday evening. an There was abundance of delicious corn and other good things and a jolly evening was spent. Rev. Mr. McKelvey preached an.'•interesting, sermon on the war last Sunday evening. Rev, Jas. Pearson assisted in the service and after the sermon added very ap-, peopriate remarks which were ap- preciated by the congregation. While working at Wm, Lamont's, a couple of miles West of here, Win, Hall jr. ' r, had the forefinger of his left hand split by contact with the engine he was running in connection 'with a strawcutter. Mr. Hall tripped over a board and in this way his digit got caught. This is tike Same outfit that wrought the damage to Robert Mc- Kiunon's hand and arm and at the samO farm, •N•t••NM••••••NN••S••• i' 1fall Mililucry0•0 • •" Opening • —AT— •• s Geo. M. Mitchell's ! e• • • ETHEL i • • FRIDAY & SATURDAY a Sept. 19 1 t • a • • MISS A. SCHMIDT is now • • ready to wait on the ladies with • the latest and most up-to-clate = • line of Fall Hats in both Trim- • • coed and Ready -to -weave at low- est prices. • The ladies will please accept • this invitation to attend same. • Butter, Eggs and fowl taken as cash • • • Phone 2215 • Geo. M. Mitchell • ••••••••••••••••••N••••••. Mr. Pugh, of Mitchell, is � busy g , school house. ]astern Lhe new er, plastering We are sorry to hear of the death of Wm. Stephenson which occurred at his home 2t miles North of Brussels on Monday. Mr. Stephenson, who is a brdther to our esteemed citizen, John Stephenson, has been in poor health for several years but was able to be up the day before he died. His end was peace. Ethel friends extend sympathy to the bereaved ones. Bluevale An interesting column of letters from Bluevale Old Boys and Girls is crowded over to next issue although in type. The letters are well worth reading. W. M. S. CONVENTION The Annual District Convention of the W. M. S. for Wingham District was held in Bluevale Methodist church Thursday Sept. 10th. After- noon session opened at 1.30 with District Organizer in the chair. De- votional exercises were conducted by Mee. (Rev.) Fear, of Teeswater. " time to 'be hod After singing "Takey several of the delegates led in short prayers. Organizer, Mrs. Madden, and District Secretary, Mrs. (Rev.) Rivers were called to the platform and:minutes of last Conventiou held at Kincardine, were read and adopted. Mrs. Gordon Wright, of London, ar- rived and was introduced. Next on the program came a very pleasantly avoided address of Welcome elcome from the I President of Bluevale Auxiliary, E. Johnston. Mrs. Messer froMrs, the Bluevale Presbyterian Missionary Society, read a sisterly address of wel- come from the Presbyterian church, The delegate from Lucknow replied, Roll Call was responded to by Bele- gates from Ashfield Armow, Brussels, Belgrave, Bethany, Bervie, Bethel Mission Band, Bluevale Olarks Ethel,Goitre Kincardine Lucknow. Riple, Teeswater, Wright Union, •hitechurch and Wingham Each delegate repotted systematic giving a their auxiliary. success m y. These re- ports were followed by a beautifully rendered solo by Miss 'Whitfield of Union church, Grey entitled "Golden Threshold." Mission Band work was M taken by Mrs. Madden, of Bethel. hi this address the value and useful- ness of children was emphasized. Systematic givingwas recommended in Mission Band Work. Mrs. Wright of London, followed with an address on "Mission Circle Work" which was mach appreciated by all. Mrs. Wright is gifted with a very winning personality and held the undivided attention of her hearers, from first to last. "Blest be the tie that binds" and offering was sungg taken after which a Round Table Conference was held led by Islrs. Wright. "How to make our meeting interesting' was. taken by Armow delegate ; "How to conduct the v t atc h -tour by Brussels delegate ; and "How we raised our L aster offering" by a memberbei of Gorrie Auxiliary. Some splaudid ideas were given along these lines of work. "Some ways of raising money apart from our fees and Easter offer- ings" was taken by Ethel delegate and "How to use our study books" taken by Wingham delegate. Mrs. Wright gave some helpful hints on these. different parte ur addition to those already presented. This was follow- ed by the re-election of the District President, Mrs. Johnston of Gorrie. ;Miss Lloyd, of Wingham, sang a solo entitled „ea Oome unto me" in good Then came a voice. The "Quiet half hour," by Mrs. Langford, of Kin- cardine, and session closed with. Mr. Hibbert of Win r prayer by chairman Mman of Wingham Wing, Evening session opened at 7.30 when chair ryas taken by the pastor of Bluevale Methodist church, Rev. D. D. Thompson., After reading Isaiah 55th chapter Rev. G. W. Rivers, B. D., of Gerrie, led iu prayer. Anthem by Bluevale Methodist choir was followed by Chairtnan s address. . Willis, of Win ham Nfrs gg g a sweetly, While tSang offer. solo Very. ew , y ing was being taken ;Miss Moses, of Bluevale gave a well rendered solo. This was followed by an address by Mrs. Wright, on "The Origin of our work," This address was very in- structive toiling • where and when the first Missionary Society in Canada originated and computing the amount raised last year with the money c on - trtumod in former et Years. She aPn e of missions, foreign and missions in the homeland also that gentlemen n now become honorary members' by paytng 51.00 per Year. The speaker ewphasized self.sacrifice and prayer. Mee Robb, of .Bluevale sang a tweet solo. District Organizer's Report showed that $1823.30 was raised in the 'Auxiliary in the Wingham District. United prayer was recom- mended. A vote of thanks was given to the ladies of Bluevale for their entertainment and also to those who had assisted in the program, After a solo by Miss Whitfield the evening session was closed by Rev. Mr. Thompson. The day was all that could be desired and the numerous delegates arrived in carioles, autos and by train. Both dinner and. supper was served in the basement by the ladies of the local union and these social hours were greatly en- joyed by the delegates. Belgrave The Belgrave W. M. S. was well represented at the Convention at Bluevale Thursday of last week. Those attending were Mesdames 0. B. Wilkinson, W. Procter, 3. T. Bell and J. Clegg. A good time was re- ported. Last Sunday afternoon the infant daughter of earner and Mrs, Nich- olson, olson, who was about a week old when she died, was buried. Service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Farr at 2.80 o'clock. Interment was made in the Brandon cemetery. We are sorry the baby died, , WELL DONE.— The ladies of Bel- grave and vicinity have been demonstrating beyond question the. spirit of patriotism at this crucial period in the history of our Dominion and Empire. Havingformed them- selves into a PatriotiLeague and ap- vpointed certain ladies to canvass the illage and various lines, the result was a most enthusiastic and hearty response. Up to the present the cash donations amount to about 3190 and this sum, taken along with donations of pillows, socks, etc., brings the total contribution up. to $800. Tues- day last the Foresters' Hall was a perfect hive of industry when 85 ladies met to prepare material for the Red Cross Society. What with the operating of 12 sewing machines and the work of busy hands otherwise employed they were able to get the following ready for shipment : 81 pillows, 38 shirts, 150 handkerchiefs, 35 cholera belts, 4 pairs socks, 33 housewives, 19 surgical bandages and 8 pairs wristlets. These were baled and shipped to Toronto on Monday 14th. Other donationshave since been made. The ladies of this com- munity are certainly wideawake to their duty and responsibility. CONCERT A BIICOEBS.- Patriotic Concert, held iu aid of the Red Cross Society in the Foresters' Hall Mon- day night was a decided success., Program was of Pt g m throu hout ghigh' caevery g class order number being choice. Hall was decorated with the Union Jack and a profusion of flags. In the absence of Rev. Mr. Farr Rev. Mr. Kilpatrick was voted to the chair. Program opened by the audience singing "The Maple Leaf," after which chairman offered a few well chosen introductory remarks, A. H Musgrove M. P. P. and R. D. Camer- ou Lucknow, gave addresaes which were historic, instructive and educa- tive on the resent' European crisis and the relationship the colonies of Great Britain stand in this conflict. old Strachan Jamestown, Doug , w , de lighted the audience with choice Patriotic selections which wereireceiv- ed with repeated applause. Mr. Runstedellar, Wingham, also con- tributed uted a ro riate vocal selections. James Taylor, in his usual good style, responded with a solo. Instrumental selections on the violin were given by W. Procter and Elmer Wilkinson, on the accordeon.. Richard Procter moved a well deserved vote of thanks o those taking g part which was seconded by A. T. Cole and heartily responded to by the audience in a good hearty clap. The National Anthem brought to a close one of the beet programs that has been put on the stage m Belgrave. HOW" THE GRANDMOTHERS DID IT. Under P • the auspices of the Womene Institute the Grandmothers meetin tr S was held in the Foresters' Hall Tues- day and was a decided success. There was a fair representation of the grand- mothers of the community present. Meeting was presided over by Mrs. Chas. Wheeler Mrs. John Watson acting as Sec.-Treas. After opening exereiees Mrs. Watson sang a solo, "Just before the Battle, Mother ;'Mrs. John Clegg gave areading on "A city woman's unp es si ton air a Woman's In- stitute meetifig in a rural district ;" a grandmother's chorus, led by Mrs. G. W. Procter, "The old folks at home ;" solo, Mrs. W. J, Procter ; reading, "Life andhabits of the mush loved Princess 1Vlary of G e t Britain," Mt s: Watson ; a well rendered instrument- al by Mrs. G. W. Procter, Diacuesion a on business matters L r followed. lowod. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered the grandmothers for their noble re- sponse, also to the President and Sec- retary protein for filling their official so well, Mrs: Taylor was ac- companist. A11 enjoyed a social hour al the tea tables at the close which throughout ho ut the prog ram were arrayed with spotless linen the decorattone being and white and were set withqaiht and oriental china and laden with an abundance of the good things of life, all of which contribute to a pleasant social hour over the tea cups. Meetings of this nature tend to promote interest and good fellow- ship.