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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1915-1-14, Page 1VOL, 4.3 .VU, • 29. 1.1RU.ISRL$,, UVJ IRIU, ,TH(JR,SDAY,; ANUARY 14, 1915 W. H. AlslvR, 'ro%nieto* The Metropolitan Bank. was on November 14t11, 1914, formally amalgamated with The e Banhi` of Nova Scotia The business of the Metropolitan Bank will be conducted as formerly and it will receive the advantages due to the larger end older estab- lishment of the Bank of Nova Scotia, which was incorporatedin 1832 and has 190 branches distributed throughout Canada, Newfoundland and the West Indies. Paid-up Capital - $ 6,500,000 Reserve Fund - 11,900,000 Total Resources over 90,000,000 We invite every description of banking business. BRUSSELS BRANCH F. H. Gilroy, Manager 178 IMERIMINNIMMEMMINIIMEMMII New Advertisements Wanted -P. Amm,t. Notice -M. Murdie, For snle-A, Howlext. For sale -Wafter Lowry. Comity Oonnoil-W. Lane. Auction Sale-Jebn $ranter. Notice to creditors -F, S. Scott. Tenders Xvanted-char, Forrest. Secant) aanourteengnt-Family Theatre,. The"WI11rlpooi-Boyer-Vincent' Stook 06. iI,isttirt iltbas Atwood Wm. and Mee. Dodds, of Glenboro, Manitoba, spent Christmas with Mr. Dodds' brother, Robt. and sister, Mrs. \Vm. Ball, of Wroxeter, and New Year's with his sister, Mrs. Alexander front, of Elma gravel road, near Newry. Mrs. Dodds enjoyed a short visit with her aunts, Mise Boyne, of and Mrs. Robes t. Bonney and Mrs. A. McRobb, of Moriington, They are holidaying a few days now Middlesex Omni y. Mrs. Dodds is a daughter of the late Fred. Blair, who butchered in \4't+el• !Ulm krim and Atwood over, 40 `genre Ago'. 'Toll•' went Web in Loin Sluing 1881. McKillop Warden Govenlook will look tido right. t.... The Township Oounei1, which stet haat ieronday, is determined Ilia( the l3y-laty A:elat ing to dogs shill( be en. fot'0ed Rini as 1401 lee eleetVhei.'e NInIeN thatuule8slhc•law is obeyed an In- Npectur w4 1 be appointed to look al'te1 offenders. Walton ENGAGEMENT.- The New -York Tithes a January 41.11 makes the fol- lowing reference in whish this locality •. will be IIItP)'ealHll :-lllll'a. Elizabeth F M..Hiibburcl of 18 Guion street, New Rochelle, announces the ettgagenlent of her daughter, Miss Mary Agnes Hubbard, to Dr.•Robe,•ta. Humphries of 104 Mast Fortieth Street. Dr, Humphries was graduated from Tor - out Univereity in 1906. No day II1aa been mentioned for the wedding. The new office beavers of the Toting People's Society of Duff's church are as follove :-Hon.-President, Rev, R, A. Lundy ; President., John. Learning 1st vice Pies.' Miss B. Davidson ; 2nd. Vice, Thos. McCall ; Oor,-Secretary, Miss Annie Fel'gnsolt ; Rec.-Secretary, W. G. Neal ; Treas., Jno. McArthur ; Oaterhiem Tutor, Mies Bessie Mc- Donald. There are also the regular Committees. New 1,Tie cat dsfor 1915 have been issued outlining a fine pro- gram for the year. IloorcEY 'MATCH, - The Walton Hockey team played their first game Ode season in Blyth last Saturday. Gauge proved to be close and -Intel est- iog, aur boys winning by the margin of one goal. L. Blake was referee. Return match will come oft.' in Walton next Saturday. The line-up was := Walton Blyth Turvey Goal F. Moore J. Carter Lettddfence J. Garter' Grigg Right defence Birnns Bennett Rover . 0. Moore McLeod,.,. - Centre Mason Hoover Left wing R, Carter Bolger Right wing Burling Meeting of East Huron Farmers' institute will be held in the A. 0. U. W. Hall here on Friday, 29th inst., and will be addressed by Messrs. Mc- Oallum and Schuyler, who come from Shakespeare and Brantford. "Im- portance of type in live stock," and "Dorn and the silo," will be afternoon subjects and "Is farming worth while 1'" "Fruit glowing and manage- ment of orchards" at the union meet- ing in the evening. Miss Campbell, of Brampton, will speak to the Women's Institute in the afternoon in the base: nient of the Methodist church and in the evening will take as her topic "Health, Longevity and happiness." A good program of musical numbers ''+++++++++++++++++++++++4++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + Opera House BRUSSELS ONE NIGHT ONLY onday, 1 • Boyer -Vincent Stock Co. MTH • • • C. W. Boyer and Charlotte Bolton • • PRESENT • • • • 21 Beautiful Comedy Drama in Four /lets i' • • • • The • Whirlpool A True Story of Everyday Life Full of Heart Interest 15 PEOPLE 1.5 a,. The Reserved 1 Reserved Seats now on Sale at -Fates Drug Store All Special Scenery. Refined'' Vaudeville Between Acts. NO WAITS. ALL FUN. H 4. + + 4* 4 Best Show to Play Here in Years ! Prices 25 and 35 Cents . This Show comes here direct from Griffin's Theatre, Stratford, + + +1, +++++++++'F++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++'t ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ will b • (liven at the ,evening gather- ing in lie A, O. U. W. Hall. Those ehuul,l li'% L gpod rally „1t the people 1n ', the community at blie5s meetings, Che way to melte a thing go is Us phi. .g," lion it; Wroxeter ,1411, 1tplledge, of Bram 1lon, e44111ed on I',lends in the village this week. Al I'S. 1'(4418, Davey and, children vislte,l relative's hl '\relic this week, It.. Kalbfleiech,' of Mildmay,. spent Saturday with his• sister, Mrs., 0. Reis. Arthur Itae, of Edtnouton,is the great of his parents, Jos, and Mrs, Rae, Jas. and Mrs Hastie, of Howicic, 01 bitaiue(1 aa,unibir of friends hast Friday I'veuln r. Wn McLennan, who has been visiting in Seafnrbh for some weeks, bee ieturueil to his home tree, Robs, t Ir, land, of [inset own, Sask.. a formce resident of Hawick, is visit- ing old friends in this vicinity. Leslie 1)iclmngl,liu and bride are vial' lug eelatives here before leaving fur their home iu Rnetberu, Sask. Miss Nellie Stewart returned to Toronto this week, after spending mune time with 1101' uncle, A. Sander - so], of fiowiek, Miss Daisy Wilson has gorge to her hnrne in Brussels after completing a ve,y ,eucoessful 58448011 in Fa11 .and Winter millinery, Tile Managing Oominittee of the Presbyterian church has appointed Mrs. G. Hastie as organist. Miss Haim Carr will fill the position until Mrs. Hastie lois recovered from her meant illness. Rev, T. M. Wesley assisted by Miss Stall Wearying, had charge of the Young People's meeting in the Pres- byterian church nn Sunday evening. The snbjeot was "Social Service and Evangelism for young people." 1IAaarERS' INSTIemrE.-Wedneed ay, 97111 iose„ will be the date of the Warmers' Institute meeting in Wrox- eter Town Hall, Afternoon session will have addresses on "Beef cattle," and "Corn and the Silo," by Messrs. McCalluir,. Shakespeare, and Schuy- ler,:of Brantford. Evening meeting will have then ame (net) speakers and also bliss Campbell, of Brampton, whose subject will be "Agriculture for women." A good program of music will interperse the addresses. Let there be a good rally. Bluevale Miss H. Black visited at Brussel9 last week. Duff .Ct Stewart shipped 2 cars lum- ber this week. Miss Belle i3urgess visited relatives at Listowel. - S. Paul shipped a car load of hogs on Wednesday. Tiros. Sanderson, of Toronto, is visiting friends here at present. Duff k Stewart. have disposed of their fine teal, to a flrtu at Guelph, Misses L. Pocock and R. McCrack- en have returned to Toronto after spending the past few weeks a.1 'the home of A. Holmes. J,as. 111astors, G. T. R. agent, resum- ed duty this week after being on the sick list for the past three weeks. While off he was relieved by Lorne Aitchison. from Thedford. LITERARY Sooiayy.-At the open- ing ineel i peningmeel ((5 of the Literary Society in the Foresters' Hall, last week, the following officers wei e elected d for 1916: on. Presidents, Reeds. D. B. Thompson and Crawford Tate ; Hon. Oeuncil, Robb. Musgrove. George Mc- Donald, Milton 81nirh, Mrs. H. A. McCall, Mrs. 0. Tate, Robert Shaw and J. W. King; President, W. H. Haney ; Viae -Presidents, 1st, Ohes. Forrest ; 2nd, Robert Black ; Alice. Paul ; Serretarv, Bary Duff ; Treasurer, Gordon Ial1C lca•. -SSeter' e tory, Ula to n Duff. Miss Aline Paul, who retired from the position of Secretary, which she had 118113' lolled since the Society was first organized, wars the recipient of a very hearty vote of thanks for her valuable ser- vices which have contributed se greatly to the success of the Society, An interesting feature of tire• opening meeting was an address by a former Bluevale boy, A. Bartley Paterson, 0. E. A. Macltwen introduced the speaker as One whose success in life was a source of pride to his old Blee- vale friends. Mr. Patterson gave urr, entertaining account of life in Spain, where ho was engaged as engineer en n (targe electrical development project, near Barcelona, "which,. when the war broke out, wee foreed• to close down for Iliek•of funds. He gave a graphic) ppfoture,of a Spanish bull fight ancLex- hibibe'sd a large oolneed poster adver- tising+one that was held in Barcelona' in September, Another interesting souvenir was a bill, which he brought Ifrom,0ibraltar,'advertising the auc- tion sale 'at that port (,'f a German prise beat, "Adolf," cepbured by the British. The bill was printed in.both English and Spanish. The account of his return to ,Americo . by way of Gibraltar and England made war conditions very vivid to his hearers. The feature (i6- the meetingthis week will�be a talk by A, MacEwen and Mies Cora M. Messer, deeeriptive of thein visits to Quebec last°Summer, The first debate of, the season will be held next week and the subject is one that is being widely discussed ab the present time, "Resolved that Con- scription as a form of military service is preferable to the volunteer system." The speakers will be :-Affirmative, W. H. Fraser and W. II. Haney ; Negative, Rey. D: B, Thompson and J. W. ging. Belgrave • J. T. Bell lost a fine colt on Sunday. D. Sproat paid a flying visit to Seaford) this week. Miss Jeanet Hood, of Blyth, called on friends in the village ou Friday. The annual Missionary sermon will be preached ir, the Methodist church next Sunday. Philip McKenzie is spending the Winter with his sister, hire. W. J. Geddes, of the village. The O. 0. F. held a supper in their Hall on Tuesday night. A rousing good time was enjoyed by all. John McGill has been suffering with a sore hand for some time, the effects of a pinch by the cutting -box, East Wawanosh township' Council met here last Monday al:d transacted the usual business of the initial meet- ing be the year. The January meeting' of the Woman's Institute will not be held nn the regular date of meeting but on Saturday 80th inst. Richard and Mrs. Vanalstine, of 'Manitoba, are visitors at the home of John hopper, The ladies are sisters, It is 20 years since they went West and they have done well, Rich icl Procter was stricken with a severe illness one day last week which though severe was only of a few hour's duration. We hope there will not be any return of such severe illness to Mr. Procter. The friends of Mrs. Win. Wray will be sorry to know that she fell on New Year's Day and Injured oue of her limbs which will necessitate her being in dooifor a time. We wish her a speedy recovery. Annual ' meeting of Knox church will be held Tuesday 16th inst., at 2 o'clock in the church. A large at- tendance is looked for. The annual reports, which have been printed, will be ready for distribution. A Missionary Banquet is on the prograil in connection with the Methodist church (lie. last week of, Jaunary. Speaker to be present from the Missionary Board, Toronto. Annnnncement later as to date, etc. J. G. Murdoch Lt neknow, occupied thetil it in Knox church last Sunda y on behalf of the Laymen's Missionary movement of the ,Presbytery. He is a pleasing speaker and is a man who has the cause at heart being well in- formed on the needs of the work. During the Winter months Miss Wilkinson, music teacher, who has a flourishing class on the 6th line, will a not 1 ,etitle to teach at her accustomed place, e home o MMrs. Vancamp, c r but p, will instruct of class in Brussels during the stormy weather. Mies Wilkinson is an up-to-date teacher and is meet- ing with a marked degree of success. The Trustees of S. S, No. 5 were present at the school on Wednesday, 6111 inst., and presented each of the. children with an orange and a New Year's card much to the pleasure and satisfaction of the little ales. Acts of this kind should be encouraged by the ratepayers of every Section and we commend one up-to-date Board. •+•+.+•+•++'+4'4.+4.+O+4.+4+ •'1,•+•'r•+•+•a••+•+•+•+••r•+•• k • • • • •+ •l. We must make room for t. Spring Goods which will soon be arriving. Prises Greatly •Cut in ap • + • + • 5. • 5. 9 • • Felt Shoes and Heavy Rubbers Reduced in Price to Clear HOCKEi • • + • •4. SHOES: Great Big Bargains for those who have the Cash • Rel1 airs in Rubbers aid Shoes done promptly. Richards & eo. +•+•44•i'•+e+e•1••+4'l'0.14f*4.14+41+•3 +•+' 4 As they MUST GO. All Winter Goods away down in Price as we avant the 011811 ant of them and also their shelf settee. Phone 47x On January 29th the young' people of Knox church are having an even- 'ing's entertainment in the Jforesters' Ball, r -t I a 1 Pto um will consist of a tic ic. r' a (tel og the t PKaiser, which will be given by 16 young maiof the 00n• gregation. A. short program will also be rendered, EASY DI ED. -The sympathy of the community goes net to Wm, and Mrs. Corbett iu the death of their lnfalil daughter, aged 3 months, whioh took pierce Saturday, from the effects of tonsilitie. - Funeral on Monday and was condnoted by Rev. Mr. Kilpatrick. interment in Brandon cemetery. FARMERS' OLen.- The next meet- ing of the Farmers' Olub will he held Tuesday evening of next week in the C. 0. F. Hall. Subject will be "The benefits of the Olub' to be death with by Richard. Procter and Jno. Clegg. Election of officers will also take place, A large attendance hoped for. The result of the annual meeting of the W.M. S. of Knox church for the election of officers was Mre. Jae, Wigbtmai, Hon. President ; Mrs. (Rev,) Boyle, President ; Mrs. A. T. Cole, 1st Vice ; Mrs. John Oole, 2nd Vice ; Mrs. W. H. Ferguson, Secre- tary ; Mrs. W. E. Scott, Treasurer, 'there has been a marked increase in membership and attendance during the past, year. FARMERS' INSTITUTE MEETING.- Oi -Saturday, January 30th, a meeting will be. held in Belgrave Forresters' Hall under the auspices of the Farm- er's' Institute, There will be after- noon and evening sessions. Topics for first meeting will be "Breeding and feeding beef cattle," introduced by J. M. MoOallum, of Shakespeare. 0. Schuyler, of Brantford, will speak on "Dorn and the silo." In the even- ing a joint meeting will convene and program will consist of address, "Is farming worth while ?" by Mr. Mc- Callum ; "Fruit growing and the - management; of orchards," by Mr. Schuyler and "The judicious house- keeper . and homemaker," Miss 8. Campbell, of Brainpton. Musical numbers will also be rendered. Don't fail to attend and he teady to ask or answer questions in connection with the subjects 'under discussion. Mies Campbell. will speak to the Women's Institute in the afternoon. Every member and many others should make sure to hear the visitor as she is- a bright, i'actical speaker, Morris Sleighing is good since the badly drifted roads were plowed out. Next Sabbath afternoon will be Missionary day in the Jacks on church when the pastor will deal with this interesting question. Gement wall will be extended under the barn on the Shurrie-Sharpe farm 6th line, next season, Material is being hauled this Winter. Last week Ernest Bozell, of Clinton. purchased a fine well bred Short Horn young bull from Allan Adams, 6th line. The animal was taken home on a sleigh. Council met last Monday in the Township Hall. No change was made in the officiary excepting that Dr. Bryans, of Brussels, is appointed Medical Health Officer as successor to Dr. Stewart removed. By notice elsewhere it will be seen that a wedding was on the tants at the home of John Jackson, of Wiwa Hill, Sask„ on Dec. 30th, when his eldest daughter, Miss Margaret A., was un- ited in marriage to James Forsyth of the same place. Both were former residents of Morris. Rev, Mr. Leitch performed the ceremony. Old friends here wish them many happy years. Is YOUR DOG MUZZLED. -Every dog owner is asked to take note of the fact that several dogs have been des eo ed of late supposed ed to have rabies. The Council purposease vigor- ously or- coal enforcing the muzzlinor tying upnines hi h of can the township, to safe- guard p, e guard the public, and ask the people to bock them up by hearty compliauoe with the law, It may save many a sorrowful hour. The'Teeswater News speaks of an entertainment in the school of which Miss Elizabeth Ferguson, of Morris, is the haid working teacher :-The Box Social held iu the school house on Con. 8, Weet on .Friday night last was a most successful event and those who were responsible for the splendid pro- gram prepared are to be heartily con- gratulated on the result of their ef- forts. We have not apace to go into details describing the program but we think diet possibly the most popular numbers were the flag and Brownie drills. bliss Ferguson and the little ones taking part in these drills de- serve special mention for the way in which they were conducted. The other numbers were almost equally goad and with Mr. Purvis in the °hair the entertainment was carried out without any delay. Mr. Purvis also auctioned the boxes which brought an average price of about 75 Dente each, The proceeds of the evening amounted to 388 50. Despite the severe storm that was raging a Marge number of the rate- payers of Uniou school on the gravel road, North of Blyth, assembled on the closing day at the school house, Room was adorned with a profusion of tasty decotatioes of patriotic col- ors. Wm. Craig, Sec.-Treas., of the Section, occupied the chair and a good program was rendered by the children, consisting of readings, reoi- Cations, dialogues and vocal numbers. The children acquitted themselves in - a creditable manner which reflected credit on the teacher, The Christmas Tree on the platform, laden with its store of treasures was unloaded, two of the pupils acting in the capacity of Santa Olaus. Trustee Board retnem- bered each child with a card beating the season's greetings. Teacher's gift to children was a well filled bag of candies for each. Number of children donated gifts to the teacher. •• . i ••s.*P•Ane•zPAm.EN WANTS e • 0 • • • ♦ A HEMLOCK, Y • No. I HARD MAPLE ai ROCK ELM AND BASSWOOD, e o SOFT ELM LOGS k • • Soft Elm, Soft Maple, Beech and i, Basswood w od to be cut odd lengths. • All other logs cut even lengths. • Will also buyany�♦ • quantity of • • Basswood and Hardwood Head- • ing Bolts, either delivered at o yards or at G. T. R. shipping • points, and pay the highest cash • • price. • • • For further information ap- • ply to • • • P. Ament, BRUSSELS • • O • • A pleasing feature of the afternoon was the presentation of special prizes by the Trustees on behalf of the Section. These were awarded to the two most, efficient in each class, A former resident of Morris, in the person of J. G. Hill, of Flee Island, Manitoba, was renewing old friend- ships here during the past week. He came tc North Bay to attend the funeral of hie sister, Mrs. J. W. Richardson, who was buried on Mon- day. 31 years ago Ivor. Hill lived on the Ord, line. It is 8 years since he was here. Mrs. Hill was formerly Miss Janet Mason, a daughter of Jno. and Mrs. Mason, Bed line. Mr. Hill was a welcome visitors. Grey Mr's, D. McCallum, of Hullett, has been visiting at the parental home, 9th Oon. Miss Dora Watson, teacher of S, S. No. 4, spent Sunday with ,her friend, Miss Ella Pearson, 4th Con. We are sorry to hear that the in- fant daughter of Austin and Mrs. Raynard died on Tuesday. Funeral on Thursday. At the meeting of Grey township Council last Monday, Robert McKin- non was appointed Assessor for 1915. Be should fill the bill all right. A lilac bush or tree on the farm of James M. Knight, 12th Oon., is out in bud, an unusual freak of Nature for this season of the year. Sample was sent to Tn5 POST, Brussels. Misses Wilda and Wilma Baker, twin grated -daughters of W. J. and Mrs. Sharpe, 11th Oon., were visitors with the "old folk" last week. The lassies are 21 years old and cute ones. Saturday afternoon of next week an Auction Sale of agricultural imple- ments, hardware, tinware, cedar poste, &c., will be held at the Kreuter store, Ethel at t e 1,00 o'clock,. F. S. Scott will be the Auctioneer. Harold Armstrong has gone to Orton, near Orangeville, to teach school. He was presented with a watch fob by the pupils of the Whit- field school as a parting gift. We wish him success. ANNIVERSARY. - One F b.28(] 1 Union Church anniversary sermons will be preached bye cRev. D. F. Arm - P. Arm- strong, B. D. of Essex,a former pastor, and on the followig Monday a rousing anniversary supper will be held with an Al program. Watch out for particulars. At the annual School meeting in S. S. No. 6 Wm, Stephenson was re- elected Trustee for the incoming term. Wood contract went to Wm. Jacklin, at 32.70. Elwin Somers is caretaker of school. Home gardening has been taken up under the direction of Miss Frain, the teacher acid the people of the Section are well pleased with the interest aroused. We hope to see the teacher well backed up and possibly a School Fair arranged for in the time to come. The idea is the solution, in art of arousing using a new interest in Agriculture. A PIONEER PASSES AWAY. -After an extended illness John Bishop, au old and well known resident of the 5111 Oon. of Grey township, passed away last Sunday in hie 83rd year. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon, service being conducted by Rev. J. L. McCulloch and interment being made in the family plot iu Brussels cemetery. Pallbearers were two sons (P. J. and A, Bishop) three sons-in-law, (F. Bagg, J. Holmes and 0, Martin) and a grand soli (Wm. Martin.)) Among those in attendance from adistance :-H. Welsh, Weston Russell Bishop, Loudon ; Mrs. Fowler, Clinton ; W. A. Crich, Seaforth ; Mrs. 0. Ainlay, Chas. and John Grant, Hareistor ; J. and Mts. Holmes, Moleswort; Chas. and firs. Martin and eon, Harristou ; Fred, and Mrs. Begg, Hespeler. Mr. Bishop was bore at West Oalder, Scotland, and came to Canada when 2 years of age. After a sojourn in Oaledon and An- cestor the, family moved to Grey township in 1856 and bought the land frau a Mr. McNab, then a bush lot, upon this 100 acres deceased lived and died. In 1860 Mr. Bishop married Miss Eliza Welsh, who predeceased him by 8 years. The children are Peter J., Abram, of Grey, and Joseph, of Washington, U. S. • Mrs. Martin, Harriston ; Ms. Bragg, Hespeler hl re, 1Iolines, \Vellera',' ; tanto Miss Eliza, tit home, (144e 6-1111 is (le0et1sed.. The subject of Ude notice was a strong, hearty man, who hume little of siolcness until a few years ago. Two Men -hers, William, of iiomoko, and James, of Grey township survive, Mrs. Grant, a sister, passed away many year, ago. Mr. Bishop was one of the p1olreer•s of this locality and enjoyed the )(lpart and esteem of a wide circle of friends, many of whom receded him to the Land Beyond. The sons of toil who settled in the by- gone years in this township are grow- ing very few but their names will alit soon be forgotten. Jamestown Tenders are being asked for am erection or a new brick echool house in S. S. No, 10, let line Morris, known as Ramsay's school. It will be a mod- ern building with cement basement, &e. The present school building is up about 40 years. Tenders will lae re- ceived by Chas. 13. Forrest, up to 7 p. m. on the 27(14 inst, See advt. in this issue. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. -Tie next meeting of Jamestown Women's In- stitute will be held at the home of Mrs. George lackinier, Thursday, 28th hist., at 2.30 o'clock. Topic will be "Planning and serving meals," to be taken by Airs. J. D, Miller, Current events will be in charge of Miss Pearl Fey)) cud the Troll Cali will be answer- ed by quotations from Hobert Burns. A good attendance is asked for. A. D. (smut, of Brussels, will take the sec vice next Sunday evening in Victoria Hall. Ethel The big sale going ou at Geo. A. Mitchell's closes Saturday of this week, Get after the batgains. Council met hero least Monday for the Statutory meeting and pushed through considerable business. Several from this locality attended the funeral of elle late John Bishop, a pioneer resident of Grey townehip, on Wednesday afternoon. The evaugeltslie services being con- ducted in the 'Methodist church are growing in interest, . Rev. Mr. Pen- rose, of Whitechurch, is .assisting the pastor this week. W. J. Gill haw iris new grocery a- bout ready at Ethel station. He has made quite a change in things. New stock will be ready to opeu Monday of next week. Flour and feed will also be kept, Saturday of this week, at 2 p. m. Auctioneer Scott, of Brussels, will offer fol sate the home and lot itr this village, the property of the late Mrs. E. Wright, also the household effects. Hugh Ouuniugham is the adminis- trator. Au Auction Sale of Agricultural Im- plements, Hardware, Tinware, cedar posts, &c., will take place at the Kreuter store, Ethel, Saturday of next week at 1 p. m. - h. S.. Scott will be the Auctioueer. I1 you avant bargains don't fail 10 attend. Wednesday of this week Ernest Oole and 1lis,, Leila Alitehell, daughter of Jno. Mitchell. 915 Oon., were united ill marriage by Rev. Mr: McKelvey. The yuuug couple left on a short' boneymoo, trip and will later go to Mowat, Northern Ontario, where they will spend the Winter. We wish them prosperity. 'Tuesday the auuual mooting of bhe Woman's Missionary Y Societ of the Presbyterian church was held. The past year was one of the most eu°0ess- WI. on record, 394 being the financial receipts. Meetings have been . much enjoyed. Mts. J. K. Brown is President and .Mere. (Dr.) Ferguson Secretary -Treasurer. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE,- A special meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in Ddnvor th s Hall,These- day da Jan. 2181, at L 30 o'clock, e whoa record attendance is asked for The ladies are making preparation to help the Red Cross Society by way of sew- ing, &c,, and ate meeting to lay plans. Members of tliis 1141111 1111e ars specially requested to pay their annual dues at this meeting. ENDEAVOR.-Foll.ow1ug are the new officers of the Christian Endeavor of Knox church for the forthcoming term c- President, E. 8. Dunbar ; Vice President, 'hiss R. Spence ; Cor.- Secreta( Miss M. A. Campbell ; Rec.-Secretary, Elwin Thompson; Treasulex .hire, J. K, Brown; Organ- ists, Muses Edith Ferguson and Sarah Hutchinson. Committees were also drafted for tole different depart - men ts. This week the animal meeting of Ethel PresbyteIuw church was held. The reports ilii,, as t . Jr.10wth ,and broadeinng1nterestuider the pastor- ate of Rev. J. 1,, McCulloch. Total receipts in General Lund 3874.82. Ex- peuditure included 3500 to pastor's salary ; 3225.80 to schemes of the church; 385 o i ca 3 t rt,taker ; 310 each to Secretary-Treasuter and organist. Women's Missionary Society has 23 member's and contributed 394 to Missions besides clothing, &c, valued at 330. Y. P. S. C. E. gave 320 to Missions and Sabbath School 35.05, J K. Brown is Superintendent of latter and Miss Stella Dunbar Sec,- Treas. There are '70 00 the roll, INSTITUTE WORE.. -Thursday, Jan. 28th, should be a reed letter day here as on that date meetings will be held in the interests of the Farmers' In- stitute and tine Womeu's institute. The speaker at the latter will be Mies. 8. Campbell, of Brampton and Messrs.. McCallum and Schuyler, of Shake. spear°, and Brantford, respectively, will deal with "Milking Shorthorns" and "Corm and the silo." Evening meeting Xvill be a• union one and should crowd the Hall. The three speakers referred to will 000npy the platform and a program of 800111 and instrumental music will be render- ed by local talent. Ethel generally. has large meetings and will likely on the 28th,