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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1914-10-1, Page 1VOL. 43 NO, 14 1, 9 4 W. H. KERR, Proprietor BRUSSELS, ONTARIO. 0, TSI URSD�t I'. OCTOBER 1 i W New Advertisements Deeds lost—Mins Thinl Let for sale ,into smith. Dog alrnytd—l5d, lir,rnna, A tin to on pato - A. Mnottwan. Auction anle—'011On. Pioree, I`Iot a sorup of paper.. -Jen, h ox. Monarch phots—I, 0. Richards. Fur trimmed. anntn—G. N. McLaren. Listri,ct liavz Leadbury Bog SOCIAL,—Wednesday evening of next week, 7th inst, a Box Social will be held in the Leadbury school house, under the auspices of the Young People's Society of St. George's ebeech, Walton. Boxes sold at 7.30. A. good program will be presented. 'Chair will be occupied by Rev. R. E. Page. Fine time is prom- ised to everybody. Don't forget the date. Jamestown Donald McDonald, let Con. Grey, has been on the sick list but is im- proving we are pleased to state, Last Sunday afternoon Rev. Mr. Wesley, of Wroxeter, gave a fine ad- dress at the Rally Day service in Victoria Hall. Sunday last George, Garfield and Miss Beatrice Eckruiel., accompanied by their friends Mr. Johnston and Miss Hellwig, motored from Mildmay to the home of Geo. and Mrs. Eck - oder. The return trip was made the same day. Listowel High School football team will go to Wingharn on Thanksgiving Day, Oct. 12th, to play for the Hough Cup. Rev. J. M. Nicol, B. D., was ap- pointed Moderator for Stratford Prebytery for the ensuing six months succeeding Rev. Robert Martin. Work is being rushed on the new Armories building and it is expected that the outside work will be com- pleted before the bad weather begins. Listowel. Conservative Association held their annual meeting when the following officers were elected : — President, Frank E. Elliott ; vice - President, Harry 0. Moore ; Sec.- Treas., B. L. H. Bamford ; Executive Committee, J. A. Kelly, Harvey Ellis, J. D. Philp, Robert Kennedy and Matthew Moore. Monorieff There will be a large crowd at Brus- sels Fall Fair from this locality. Thursday of this week Jas. Mann, Fred. Smith and Neil McTaggart at- tend the Presbytery of Maitland at Wingham. They will report next Sunday to the congregation of Knox church. MISSIONARY OoxriRENol,—The W. 144. S. of Knox church are holding a Conference Meeting in the church on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 61,h, to which the auxiilnries of Brussels, Mon kton, Walton, Ethel and Oran - brook have been invited. The Con- ference will be conducted by Mrs. (Rev.) Mann, of Brussels. The sub- lecb to be discussed are as follows :- 1. Is it better to keep the same of- ficers year after year or to have a change 1 2. How would you start a Missionary Library 1 8, Should not every women who is a member of the church identify herself with the W. M. S. Why ? 4. What are some of the ways in which the power of prayer should be used by our women in con- nection with W. M. S. work ? 5. How do we make a meeting uu- interesting 1 6. Why should every auxiliary have a Mission Band fu connection with it ? 7. Is it better to hold auxiliary meetings at the church or in the homes and why ? 8. How can we get the most good out of the united study text book ? 9. What are the advantages of the "talent" way of earning money? 10. How can we keep out of ruts We will also have a paper on the place and principle of scattered helpers in our work by Mrs, H. A. McNaught, of Monkton. The meet- ing will commence ab 2 p. in. At the Endeavor meeting last Sun. day evening a good teport of the Wiughttrn Young People's Conventic0 was given by NI limes Glace Schnuck and May Livingstone, Rally Day service was an interest- ing feature of last Sabbath's service in Knox chureh here, 11 Diplomas were presented to the following :— Henrietta McQuarrie (gold seal for 3 years comae) Fergus MrTaggai t, _Howard Meehan, El vie 1NcKity, Jno. McTaggart, Gordon Machan, Katie Howard, Marie Livingston, Helen McQuarrie, K. end Lenore Pat:tersor,. Rev. Mr. Lundy made the presenta- tion. The young folk are to be con- gratulated. Oranbrook Mies Lulu McDonald, of Stratford Normal, spent Sunday at her home here. Servico lust Sunday nfternnon in the Methodist church was conducted by 13, F. Carr, Of Brussels. The decorations in the Presbyterian church for Rally Day were admired by all who wete present. Mise Elms Cheyne returned to her home in Toronto after spending the past month in the burg the guest of Mrs. Geo. Campbell. Rev. R. J. McCormick, M. A„ of Roltnesville, will be in the Methodist church next Sunday. Rally Day will be observed in the Sabbath school. Potatoes ave a good crop round here. Geo Siemon has six potatoes weighing eight pounds and out of a piece of ground 59 ft. by 39 ft. has 17 bushels and 8 pounds. Soaoox REPORT.— The following is the report of the weekly examinations of senior room of Oranbrook school for September, the percentages ob- tained being given. The star indi- cates absence for one or more exam- inations. Honor 75°%, Pass 60%. Sr. V.—Eric Pennington, 40. Sr. 1V. —Ida Hunter 77, Irene Kranter 77, Claire Long 75, Marie Long 73, *Stuart Noble 57, *Alfred Knight 56. Jr. IV. —Annie Smalldon 88, Ross Hunter 84, Evelyn Hunter 83, Earl Baker 76. Sr. III.— Alex. Sperling 79,' Walter Knight 64, *Mabel. Speiran 53, *Johnnie Smalldon. Jr, III.— Pearl Schnook 77, Gertie Alderson 74, *Lydia Steins 64, "Harold Pennington 50, *Alex. Stelae 48, *Willie Sinclair 24. Report of Jr. room for the month of September, Honors 75% Pass 60%. Sr.II.—V. Mitchell 92, P. Aldereon 90, E. Dark 89, L. Benfelz 80, O. Cameron 75, A. McQuarrie 63, *E. Speiran 54, *E. Knight 49, *L. Kreuter 28. Jr. II.—*M. Locking68, NI. Baker 65, F. Smalldon 53, R. Noble 53. Pt. IL—V. Hunter 98, D. Pennington 79, M. Bakes' 48, *A. McDonald, A. Mc- Intosh 39, Jr, 1.— Excellent— R. Speiran, T. Pennington. Good—W. Locking. Primer— (4) Excellent— M. Sperling, Ethel Snialldon, 0. Dark, L. Berfelz, L. Cameron. Gond —A, Jeschke, A, Bird, E. Srrialklon, 3. McNair, P. Hunter, Pi imer—(B)— W. Speiran Exrellrnt. R. MoNAIR, Fri net pal, F. HOUSTON, Asst. Wroxeter A Rifle Club may be formed here. Voters' List Court Saturday of this week at 10 a. in. Stewart McKercber returned from Saskatchewan last week. Patriotic "At Home" in the Town Hall next Tuesday evening. Miss Hazel Hamilton, Gorrie, spent Sunday with Mise Lizzie Rutledge. Miss Jennie Stewart, Bowielc, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Geo, irlarris. Two rinks of Harriston bowlers en- joyed a game here on Tuesday after- upon. 1. Duret and family have moved to Mrs. 0. Smith's residence on Howick street. Geo. and Mrs. Allen returned on Thursday from a visit with relatives at Ottawa, Miss Bryans, Brussels, sent the past week with her cousins, the Misses Kitchen. 0. and Mrs. and Alvin and Mrs. Hemphill, Hernial], spent Sunday with T. G. Hemphill. W. J. Wallace, of 'Toronto, was a visitor at the home of D. and Mrs. Fisher last week, Presbyterian ohurch anniversary on Sunday, llth inst. Rev. Mr. Cooper, Mt. Forest, will preach, 40+•4r•4•'F.+o+.+o+odro4••+o+o'M •• •. • +n• e • 0 s make the price as features. + • We have a nice assortment of Trunks, Suit Cases and Satchels, also Plush and'Rubber Lap Rugs. . well as For a Dressy Shoe and where Qual- ity counts THE e MONACHr Wins• i •. We handle only Shoes + • made by reliable manu- factu s rer- and as we sell for cash we are able to the quality the enticing t 4' • • • • Mre, E. Cardiff and children, of Brussels, epeet sevc+rel days recently with the furinei•'s parents, Jon. and J4re. 111 onllsOI1, Last Sunday was observed as Rally Day in the Presbyfeeleri ohurch !sere, The attaIdance of young people was exceptionally large. Wo,. McLennan, who has been travelling fnr - a Montreal firrn, through the Western provinces, is at present visiting at his Immo here. Owing to special Harvest Home services being held in the Methodist church at Salem on Sunday next, the service in the Methodist church has been withdrawn. The roof of the oat meal mill eanght fire on Saturday afternoon from a spark from the chimney but was noticed before it had gabled headway and was soon got under control. The bale which was shipped on Saturday to the Red ()rose Society, `Toronto, by the women of this vicini- ty contained the following articles ;- 22 shirts, 15 nightshirts, 8pairs socks, 8 pair wristlets, 37 pillow slips, 78 towels, 90 handkerchiefs and 8 doz. bandages. A cheque for $25 hue also been sent. There Is money on hand and the wank is still progressing. 818.00 bus been donated to the fund here by the Salem Sunday School. Ethel Mrs. John Jamieson and Mr. Cole, sr. are both very ill at the present time. Jno. and Mrs. McDonald visited at the Brussels parsonage on Tuesday evening. The millinery openings at Geo. M. Mitchell's and Miss Hunter's were well attended and the tasty displays duly praised. Mrs. S. S. Odle had the misfortune to scald one of her feet this week. 'iAlthongh it is very sore she is manag- ing to get around. Some of our residents will take Course tickets for the Public Library aeries of concerts at Brussels this sea- son jndgingby what they say. Auction Sale of 40 head of young cattle at the Royal Hotel, Ethel, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. A. L. McDonald Prop. F. S. Scott, AIM. Will. Spence hart his side quite sseverely by a fall in itis restaurant last week. Although his side is quite sore Will, is attending to business. We wish him a speedy recovery. The following have returned home after spending the Summer at W. H. lgOole's lumber camp at Mowat, New 1'Ontario :—Ed, Stephenson, Ernest Olark, Mrs. W. H. Cole and her daughter, Mrs. Dngald Hutchinson. Welcome bank. Nelson Schaefer, of the King Ed- ward, Hotel, Wingham, was taken seriously ill with appendicitis and was operated upon at the Wingham General hospital on Sunday evening of last week. Old friends hope he will soon he n k. 'PI -JANE -OFFERING SERVICE.— Keep the Than k-, Hetiog nervier in mind, Presbyterian church here, Thursday evening of next week at 8 o'clock. A gond musical program will be render- ed and Rev. Mr, Nicol, of Listowel, will give an address. He is a fine speak r. GooD TIMECOMING.—Following are to take part in the special Thanks- giving Services in the Methodist ehnrrh on Oct. 11th and 121h. , Rev. D. Wren, of Brussels, will preach on Sunday at 10.30 a. m. and 7 p. m. Music by the choir and Miss E. F. MrOormick, of Trowbridge, For the Fowl simper on Thanksgiving night Miss Hiles, Elocutionist of Kincar- dine ; Trowbridge Quartette ; Miss E. F. McCormick, Trowbridge ; Mrs. Ernest Ackert, Holyrood ; Rev. J. L. McCulloch, of Cranhrook and Robert Ashton, Violinist, of Gorrie, are ex- pected to give the program.. Walton Rev. R. A. Lundy attended Mait- land Presbytery on Thursday. Rally Day exercises were on the program of the Presbyterian church last Sabbath. Don't forget J, H. Fulton's clearing Auction Sale next Monday afternoon of Farm stock, impletnents, &c. Duff's church was represented at the Endeavor Convention held at Wingham Thursday of last week. The Methodist church has been much improved by its new dress of paint. It was money well invested. W. J. Dickson was Judge of heavy horses at Wingham Fal Fair last Friday. He is an old hand at the business. Next Sunday afternoon the Harvest Thankoffering services will be held in St. George's church, conducted by Rev. Mr. Page, reefer. The church will be appropriately decorated for the occasion. While visiting Mrs. Alex. Gardiner uesda last W y of week Mrs m Martin, of Brussels, was caught by the wind and blown off the verandah, her forehead being cut by contract hvith the brick wall. ; Mrs.. Jno. Rea and children, who !spent an extended holiday with rela- tives here, returned to their home ab Edmonton last week, to which city. t Nlr. Rea had preceded them a few w weeks ago after his visit here. We are pleased to notice' by the press that Rev. A. Or .Tiffin, of Dees,. den, Ont,, formeily of Walton Metho- dist church, has had an increase of $100 made to his salary, the second since his pastorate commenced. He is doing good work. ' Old and worthy residents of this locality in the persons of Geo, !and Mrs. Grigg expect to remove to Sea, forth this week where they have Purchased a floe comfortable home, They have resided in this vicinity tor • e Richards ever 30 years incl carry with them v n ern the good wishes of the co ern t 1�1001f. y � �'a5 � O g c . A i Their son, Harold will8 oto Seaforth $:14.144.•+.+4144444.•,14,4.11+.44.1.• 4.04.0444:444444/411,44.14*4444,+ffilik. with them. Stop ! look ! listen ! Family �, y -rheatr See the Movies FAIR DAY SPECIAL CHANCE Open from 4 o'clock in af- ternoon until It at night. Good Show Change every hour Price only 10c. One day last week Peter McTaggart met with an accident by which he had his collar bone broken. We hope he will soon be o. k, DIED IN '1EE WEST.—We regret to report that Rhoda Hudson, beloved wife of Wm. Grigg, of Moosejaw, formerly of this locality passed away on Sept. 18th, leaving 4 daugh- ters, and a baby of two months old. It is 18 years since Mr. Grigg went West. His wife's people -formerly lived in Listowel locality. 01d friends here will sympathise with him in his bereavement. He is a son of Geo. and Mrs. Grigg, of Walton. SERIOUS ACCIDENT.— Last Friday Robert Holmes, who lives on the boundary, West of here had a narrow escape from being killed. A draft Spring colt that was being weaned was closed up in a box stall and Mr. Holmes, was leaning over the manger from the passage way when the colt turning quickly kicked, the proprietor receiving the blow in the left side of his head, the jawbone being fractured. The injured man walked to the house and a Dr. was teleponed for. Mr. Holmes is able to be about and will soon be as well as ever we hope. It was certainly a close call, PATRIOTIC.—Walton Branch of the Woman's Institute held a very suc- cessful uscessful Patriotic entertainment on Wednesday evening in the A. 0. U. W. Hall which was beautifully and appropriately decorated with flags and bunting. Chair was taken by the President, Mrs. John J. McGavin, who gave a short address after the singing of the "Maple Leaf Forever" by the audience. Bev. Mr. Young gave a brief sympathetic address, he having a son among the contingent now on their way to England. Mr. Savage, Seaforth, gave quite an in- structive address which was listened to with interest. The solos by Miss Della McGavin, Miss Ethel Hearn,' Seaforth and John McArthur were most appropriate and much enjoyed as was also the violin selections by Miss Sholdice and her father and James Rae. Proceeds of the evening amounted to over $35.00. Meeting closed by the audience singing "God Save the King" after which a dainty lunch was served. Morris Brussels Fair on Friday of this week is 'the slogan this week. James Bowman. M. P., was in Blyth and Goderich last week, Quite a number from this township took in the Wingham hair last Fri- day. The day was fine and the roads good. Mrs. Dodds and little child, of Bar- @@rie, Ont„ arrived last Saturday after- rpoon at the parental home, J. Davis', 5th line, for a visit. Read the list of live stock to be offered at Thos, Pierce'e Auction Sale Wednesday afternoon of next week. His farm is 82 miles South of Brussels 0n the gravel road. 4. Mrs. John Roe, 2nd line, who has been poorly was able to return with her sons, Drs. Roe, to Philadelphia, we are pleased to state. Hope the change will be a cure. Next Sabbath will be the Brown - town church anniversary when Rev. George Jewitt, of Blyth, will be the w y gg Thank -offering - it will renctser. Special Thar h offerr r le taken instead of holding an enter- tainment. Last week Alex. McLauchlin, of the East gravel road, bought a dandy span of Percheron filly foals at the John Grainger Auction Sale. Mac, has a great fancy for a good team and he will no doubt do well with his latest purchase. He has had some dandy teams in the past. SALE OF YOUNG OATTLE.—Tuesday afternoon of next week, Otto inst., at 2 p. m. 80 head of calves, yearlings and 2y,ear olds will be offered for sale by .A.. C. Dames, of Brussels, at Si Lot 1, Oon. 5, Morris. Jaynes Taylor will be the Auctioneer. This sale will 1give farmers a good chance to stock up. p HYMENEAL.—A very pretty wed- ding was solemnized on Tuesday, Sept. 20th at 11 a. m, at "Fairview Farm" the home of 3. and'Mrs. Gulley when their only daughter, Mies Mary V. M., became the wife of John Rin- toul, son of Chas. and Mrs. Rinboul, of the Boundary near Wingham. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. D. Petrie, of Wingham. At the ap- poinbed hour the groom took his place under a tastefully decorated arch, The bride, who was given away by her father, looked °,harming in tt vow . p n of white elle crepe i;rin reed ith shadow lace and pearls,her bridal veil being caught with roses and fern. Miss Mabel Johuson, cous- in of the beide, played the Wedding. March, After congratulations all re- paired to the dining room where a dainty dinner wee serve d. The groom's gift to the bride was a pearl Beek lace and to the pianist a pearl pendant, The wadding party antoed to Wingliarn and took the afternoon train for London and other places. 1 Mr. and Mrs, .Rntoul will start their new home in flamiltop, .Mre Rintoul" being a trusted employee of the Sawyer -Massey company of that city. The .Auction Sale•a[,)ohn Grainger's Wednesday ofhent week went with ciuite a sweet totalling about $2,160, There was a.: large attendance and prices ruled-hig1...A ;heifer 'sold at $71.00 and 4 dFfays,' at'890, $91, $105 and 5128, Janses $111 rrie bought the - sows and will retail there on the farts as he and his brother -law, Walter Sharp, sire now the owners of the Grainger farm. — Township Clerk MacEwen had $1800 insurance on his bank barn that was clestroyed by fire and $1100 on the contents, but as crop, implements, &e., were burned hewill probably be the loser by $1800 on contents and $1200 to $1400 on the building, A new building will be erected in due course but in the meantime NIr. Mc - Ewan will hold an Auction sale of live stock Monday afternoon of next week as he has neither accommoda- tion or feed. The fire was a hard rap but Mac, looks at it very philosophi- cally, Grey Auction Sale at J. H. Fulton's 17th Oon„ Monday afternoon of next week. Mrs. A. 0. Tuck, of Clifford, has been renewing old friendships in this township. Keep Wm. Armstrong's Auction Sale Saturday afternoon of next week in remembrance. Dan. McKinnon, Milton Lowe and John Riley attended Milveroon Fair on Friday and report a good time. Lawrence Wheeler, West gravel road, has been on the sick list but we hope he will soon be restored to good health. Wel are glad to report that Hugh Richmond is getting along as well as could be expected. The break in his jawbone was ab the chin. At Seaforth Fair Ernest Rozell, of Clinton, formerly of this township, won prizes on his roadster mare and foal. He generally wins. A good Spring foal, the property of J. K. Baker, died last week with no apparent sickness. Some were won- dering if it was sunstroke. A new cement hog pen and driving house has been built on the farm of H, Tyreman, West gravel road. it will prove a great convenience. CI' R. and Mrs. McLean , and baby, of !Centralia, Washington State, are here on a holiday visit. Mrs. McLean was formerly Miss Maggie Dunbar. They are welcome visitors. Rev. Jaynes Pearson, B. A., has re- turned to Sturgeon Falls, where he is supplying the Presbyterian pulpit for several months, after a holiday visit with relatives and friends here. Following a cold, Benson Wheeler, 2110 con„ had an attack of pneumonia from which he is making good re- covery we are pleased to state. Many old friends wish him speedy conval- escence. Mrs. Fred. Oster, 9th don., was away for a visit with relatives and friends at Toronto, Newmarket and other points, We are sorry to state her health has not been very good since she arrived home but hope she will soon be quite hearty. At Atwood Fall Fair last week Mre. 'A.lex. Yuill, 8th Con. took a dozen or ore prizes, chiefly 'in Fancy work. A. G. Bishop, of the same Oon., ex- hibited horses and sheep and won several awards in hot competition. It is reported that Thomas Jermyn, who is a eon of J. and Mrs. Jermyn, 9th con., has enlisted in the North- west Mounted Police. He should fill the bill all right and we wish him good luck among that busy band of peace maintainers. There was a very successful Sunday School Rally in Roe's church last Sunday morning. Over 80 were present and the program was carried out successfully under the able leader- ship of Robert Carr, the Superin- tendent and Miss Lizzie Bryans, who presided at the organ. Rev. Mr. Mc- Kelvey gave an address to the boys and girls. The Auction Sale at T. R. Bennett's last Monday afternoon went with quite a swing. There was a big crowd and bidding was lively. Calves went as high as $36, cows about $80 and other.' items corresponding. Mr. Bennett sold 5 acres of potatoes by by the drill, He and his family will move to Wingham, where he takes the Massey -Harris implement agency. Mr. Bennett has purchased a com- fortable home from H. B. Elliott, of the Times. Many old friends here will be glad to hear of the success of the Bennett family in their new loca- tion. MATRIMONIAL,—The Eagle Plains Advocate, of Plenty, Sask., 'of Sept. 10th 1914, speaks as follows, the groom being a firmer resident of Grey town - hi and son of the late Jas. Mc- Donald, c- s a P n on. •- On Thursday, Aug. 27, a very pretty wedding took place at the residence of Ogilvie and Mee, Stephen when their daughter' Jessie was united in holy matiisrtony to Peter McDonald. The bride, who was given away by her father wore a cream silk dress with shadow lace tunic, a bridal veil and wreath and carried a boquet of heather and sweet its attended b peas. The bride }v y her sister Christina who wore a pale blue silk dress with shadow lace tunic. The grooin was ably supported by his brother Torn. Guests to the number of 40 were present. from Watrons, Saskatoon, Zelandia, Fairfax and the vicinity. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and valuable pres- ents. After i'be ceremony was over and all had done justice to the wed- ding breakfast the wedding party rn school drove to Braebu i where a pleasant evening was spent p 8 Pent with nsusieand dancing until the wee sine' ' hours when all departed wishing the charming bride and the popular groom many years of happiness in their new i home. YODLERS NOT COMING The to an ea Alpine Swiss Sigers and Tyrolean tied impos- sible tosecure necessary puseporte into Mirada hence their expected appearance in Brussels for the Public Library Concert on Friday, Oct. 9th, is cancelled, They may be able to come at a later date. The Library Board, regrets the disappointment but it cannot be helped. At the Rally in Union S. S. last Sunday Percy Goode, the Assistant Superintendent, ably conducted the service. Hugh Richmond, the popular Supt. couldn't be present be- cause of his recent accident but be sent a very kind letter to the mem- bers of the School. By a standing vote a notion was passed expressing appreciation to Mr, Richmond for his faithful services in the past and sympathy for him while he is laid aside from his post of duty. Mr. Lucas, the Superintendent of the Methodist S. S. of Atwood, was present and gave an excellent address on "Sowing and Reaping," He also brought the greetings of the Atwood school which were reciprocated by the Uulon School. EAST HURON FALL FAIR • Once more Haat Huron Agricultural Society Fall Fair is at band, Thurs- day and Friday of this week being the days. As TEE POST goes to press the commodious Agricultural Hall on the Fair Park is being well filled by a large entry list, comprising the best in their class. This afternoon the Judges will have a busy time making the awards on a host of very meritorious exhibits, Tomorrow, with good weather, one of the best Fairs for years is assured. Secretary Black and his assistant Thos. Miller have already booked many entries for the outside depart- ments. In the line of pastime Friday after- noon there will be foot races, speed- ing events, drills, tests of speed for buggy horses, Clinton Kiltie Band,' etc. Brussels Fair always draws a big crowd and with its ample grounds, Agricultural Hall and grand stand is able to care for them without the danger. of being crowded to death. Take in the Fair by all means. The two fine Concerts Thursday and Friday evening, to be held in the spacious Skating rink, will prove an attraction to many. London Con- cert 0o. will put on a program that promises to prove very entertaining presenting Musical selections, High- land piping and dancing, cartoon work, comedy, Magical numbers, etc. The Kittle Band will play at the open- ing Friday evening. Plan of reserved seats may be found at the Fox Drug store, Get your seat early if not al- ready secured, East Wawanosh Council Regular meeting of Council was held in the Township Hall, Belgrave Sept. 14th. Members all present. Minutes of last meeting read and con- firmed. Collector presented his bond, the same being accepted as satisfac- tory. Following accounts were order- ed paid :—Municipal World supplies, $1.68 ; John T. Coulter, township share extension Hallahan drain, draw- ing timber and repairing Taylor's bridge, Con. 8 and 7, $8.50• R. Mow berry, building cement culvert side- line, 30, and 31, Oon. 13, $226 John Gillespie, inspecting the same, $8 ; A. McDougall, drawing gravel and repairing two culverts, 85.26 ; J. Van - camp, work on Taylor's hill, $45 ; and gravelling on Southern bdy., $24.70 ; R. J. McGee, inspecting gravelling on Southern bdy. and gravel, $15 ; Mc- Kinnon Bros., gravelling on East bdy. $87.99 ; George Pottery inspecting on on East bdy., 54 ; R. Marshall, in- specting gravelling on Eastern boun- dary, $3.80 ; and levelling after grad- er and raking stones off road, Oon. 2 and 3, $8 ; John J. Mason, work on the Hallahan drain, $5.55 ; Bert. Jackson, gravel, $3.20 ; Jas. Tanney, gravel, $1,80; Wm. Fothergill, gravel, $7.70. Next meeting of Council Wednes- day, October 15. A. PORTERFIELD, Clerk. Huron County. Hensall Band went to Zurich Fair. Presbytery of Huron met in Clinton 'Wed n esday. is building Peter Lamont,Zurich g a fine two-story residence on his farm at the North end of town. The season's operations began at Clinton evaporator and a staff of 20 people is now pushing the apples through+ Ifiitrold, the five-year-old son of Thos. and Mrs, Consitt, of Hillsgreen, is dead at his home following an operation for appendicitis. Dr.A ,l MacKinnon one of Zur- ich's leading physicians, was married to Miss Matilda Johnston, eldest daughter of R. R. Johnston of the Dominion House. J. Martin, 'Tuckersmith, delivered to R. Winter, Seaforth, 7 head of cattle, which weighed 10.200 lbs, IJe received 9c per pound for them, net- ting the fat suis of $918. Samuel Hunter, Gorrie, met with a very severe accident. Be was helping tot draw straw from H shton's farm ,A 9th con. Howick to the liver barn and was in the ant of binding on a load when the binding pole snapped giving him a bad fall. No bones were broken but the old gentleman received a had shaking tip. Free War Maps The time is getting short to secure the very best War Map Free of charge. Our offer of Tan BRUSSELS Pose. and that great Weekly, The Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal, for one year each at 81.80 including the grert War Map, is the greatest value ever offered in Canada. The offer ie good for a short time only. The map is 30 x 40 inches, in a very neat folder of convenient size. Every subscriber to Tmi POST should take advantage of this offer before the maps are withdrawn, Seaforth Band supplied the music at the Tavistock Fall Fair. The ladies of the Women's Institute Lucknow added $120 to the Patriotic Fuad on Fair Day. Clinton Collegiate Institute will hold their annual field day Friday afternoon, Oct. 2nd. November 22nd will be Missionary Suuday on the Exeter district in the Methodist churches. Bert. Cooper, Goderich township, underwent an operation for appendi- citis and is improving. Miss L. Davis, Exeter has returned from Muskoka, where she was .en- gaged on a lake steamer. A shipment of cheese was made from Holmesville, the price obtained being 14i cents per pound. S. Skinner, Centralia, is confined to his bed with a slight stroke of paralysis, but is improving nicely. James Hamilton, Clinton, is proba- bly the largest grower of beans in this district having no less thou 70 acres. Reuben Gibbs, Hullett, had the misfortune to fall while framing a barn near Clinton and injured bis leg. The auction sale of the farm stock and implements belonging to A. Smillie, Tuckersmith, netted over $7000. Mrs. Neelands, Hensall, ie spending a couple of weeks in London, where she is undergoing treatment for her eyes by a specialist. Ladies of the Rebekah Lodge, Exe- ter, were very successful in raising funds for the Iced Cross Hospital ship. They secured about $145. S. Cudmore, Seaforth, is in Tilbury busy pressing hay to fill the 60,000 ton order he received from the govern- ment for war purposes. The high wind blew down John Wylie's wind mill at Gorrie and badly damaged his silo. The silo may have to be taken down and rebuilt. George and Mrs. Either, of Credi- ton, returned home from Gillies Dept. where George has been fire -ranging the past Summer. - Nelson Sheak, who had a similar job in Porcupine is home also. While motoring to London one day Fred. Kerr, of Crediton, ran into a horse and rig at the top of a hill. The horse rode the fender and fell over the wind shield hitting Mr. Kerr a severe blow in the face. Clinton Board of Trade decided unanimously to send a protest to the Grand Trunk regarding the condition in which the platform was left. They claim that the work was never finished as the platform instead of being boards is simply cinders, Geo. Hurden, Exeter, shot a rare specimen of a bird at the dam known as the Blue Heron. It was particu- larly large and a beautiful specimen. It measured from the tip of its bill to the feet over four feet and from tip to tip of wings over five feet. Perth County Granton Women's Institute raised $150 for the Red Cross Fund. A quantity of turnips; are being shipped from Granton this Fall and a good price is realized. Elmer Ferguson, St. Marys, injured his hand in a bread -making machine at Zurbrigg's and is laid up for a week. Treleaven &Ranton have purchas- ed the Monkton cheese and butter factory and take possession immedi- ately. The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per was dispensed to 698 communi- cants in Knox ohurch, Stratford last Sunday. Rev, T. Louis Barber, Ph. D., of Listowel, has accepted a call to the Colborne Street Methodist church, Londbn. Subscribers who are Over twelve months in arrears will be charged the regular credit rate of $1.50 by Mitchell Advocate. A Cadet Corps is being formed at St. Marys Col. Ins. Instructors Wright and Hocking are in charge. They have 45 members. David Hodgson has sold his finee toproperty on Blaushard street Mitchell Richard Nethereott, of Fullerton, for the sum -of $2,700. The Rector of St. James' church, St. Marys, is steadily improving though; still very' weak. He is novr. able to be wheeled out into the church grounds. G. Company, Mitchell volunteers, headed by the Mitchell Band and Buglers from Stratford marched to Trinity church on Sunday evening, when the rector preached a special sermons. Contractor W. Bradehaw emu menced work tearing down the frame outbuilding at the rear of the Baptist' church, Stratford, preparatory to en- tering upon the erection of the new addition. Rev. J. L. Gordon, of Winnipeg will open a two weeks series oPe special P Meetings in St, Mare Methodist 8y church, commencing Thursday, Oct. 1, under the auspices of the St, Marys Religious Association. He will be assisted by Albert Greenlaw, the noted colored baeso,