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9RU,sSELS. ONTARIO, THURSDAY, 5441NUARY Y, 1915
- W. H. I> ERR, Frooytetor
The
Metropolitan
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Bank
was on November 14th, 1914,
formally smalgahnated with
The Bank of
Nova Scotia
The business of the Metropolitan
Bankwill be conducted as formerly
and it will receive the advantages
due to the larger and older estab-
lishment of the Bank of Nova Scotia,
which was incorporated in 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
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New Advertisements
Wanted -Tun POST.
SpeolUls-A. Leann.
For 8818-0, Turnbull.
Axotioa sale -S. Burke.
Blood hoot -Jae. Fox.
Noone -M. G. Cameron.
Coming -Family Theatre.
Wxll,paper—F. 1i, Smith,
House to rent -M. Black.
(Tearing Bale -Mise A. B. Ross.
Efair goods -The Doren wend Co.
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Corrie
Thursday nf last week, under the
direction of Rev. F. L. Farewell,
Associate Secrete' y of Young People's
work, an Institute was held in the
Methodist church here sessions open-
ing at 2 and 7.15 p. m., which was a
season of enjoyment and profit. Ad-
dresses of a high order were given by
Rev. Mr. Walden, of Fordwieh ; Rev.
Mr, Hibbert, of Winghanr ; and Rev.
Mr. Farewell, of Toronto, on topics of
live interest to workers with the
young people, They: were educative,
o tti111 stie Laid encpuraging. Captain.
ed by Rev. Mr, Rivers, the pastor, a
live commit tee looked after billettiug
all who remained for the ei'etling.
gathering.
Jamestown
Wednesday evenhlg of last week
the Young Pimple's Smile!), elected
officers for the °arrant teen. They
are as follows ;- President, Mrs
Dunean Mollouald lst vice, Robe.
Scott ; and vice, Miss Bessie Moses ;
Sec.-Treas., Miss Pearl Payn. A
Social Evening will be on the piograui,
Friday of this week at which a good
Hine is expected.
Molesworth
ANNUAL MEETING. - The anneal
meeting of St. Andrew's church,
Molesworth, was held on .Tuesday
evening, Jan. 12th. Reports present-
ed were all of a satisfactory character
and show the different organizations
of the congregation to be in a healthy
condition. There are 78 families
under pastoral oversight and a mem-
bership of 166. This ie. a gain of 10
members during the year. The
amount contributed for current
revenue was 51570.00 and for Budget
purposes $530.00. Sunday Salient
raised.$187.00. Of this amount 630.00
were given. to budget, 315.00 for fresh
air work on St., Christopher Farm,
and $8 00 to Rally Day fund. The.
Woman's Missionary Society cont.
tributed $203.00 and the Mission Band
567.00. With contributions from the
Bible Glass and Young People's
Society the total missionary givings
of the congregation amounted to
$821.00, a credit to all concerned.
Wroxeter
Anderson Black was a visitor in
Palmerston nn Friday.
Miss Sophie Robinson is visiting
friends iu Toronto at present.
Aldred Wearying has been on the
sick list during the past week.
-Mrs, 0. Wendt„of.Mildmay, is the
gnest.of herson,,J. R. Wendt.
A. McTavish, of Saskatchewan, is
the guest of his sell, D- M Tavish.
Jno. and Mrs. Adams entertained' a
'number of young 'Meade on Tuesdayl
evening.
Miss Bei tha Maude, of Smith Falls,/
is a guest at the home of Mrs. Jno.
,.darns.
A meeting of the W. F. M. 8. of the
Presbyterian church was held at the
home of Mrs. Wm. Wilson Thursday
afternoon.
At a game of hockey played in the
rink here on Monday evening between
Winglham and Wroxeter, the home
team woo by a score of 5-0.
Miss Margaret Brown conducted the
Young People's meeting in the Pres-
byterian church Sunday evening.
Subject was 'Bold Beginnings.”
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A number of yl ring people from
11140 a1 tended an 'Assembly in Ford-.
wish on Friday eve ling.
Miss Jessie McTavish was hi Wing,
beta tide week attending the funeral
of her sister, Mrs. Hamilton.
W. 8 Ryan, who has been manager
of Ilie Bank of Hamilton here' for the
past 5 years, has received notice o1' hie
transfer to a Branch at Aberdeen,)
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Saslt„ For which placehe will loave,
this week, His place here will bel;
tetken by a Me. Littlejohn, 01Niagarai
Palls.
Walton
This Winter will tree a large stool(
of loge and heading stocked in the
millyard of Jno. McDonald,
At the annual school meeting of
Walton section \Vi1lJrtrit Sholdice was
chosen trustee as successor to Jahnes
Harris.
The public school and Sunday
echools here have been closed tete-.
poraeily on account of the prevalence,
of whooping cough,
An Assembly will be held in the A.
O. U. W. Hall Wednesday evening of
next week for which invitations have
been seat' ofjt this week.
A. and Mrs. Gardiner • attended the
funeved of the latter's brother, last
weak. Deceased was a foe type of
Christian manhood, whose demise is
gtearly regretted,
This locality has now four sturdy
soldier boys in training for the
front, viz Messrs. Dennison, Cunning-
ham, A. McLeod and 13. McDonald.
We hope a kindly Providence will
watch over them and bring thein
safely home.
Don't forget the meetings of the
Partnere' Lnstitute and Women's 'Iu-
etitute in the villirge nn Friday after-
noon of next week. They will beheld
in the A: 0. U. W. Hall and the base-
ment of the Methodist church,
Evening union meeting in the Hall,
Them was u rumor that the Walton
Beef ring might not be in operation
for 1915 but doubt is set aside by all
the tickets being drawn representing
the 82 shares in the ring. Business
will commence on the' 1st friday of
April and continue as usual during
the season.
BABY DIED. Last Sunday, Eliza-
beth Luella, infant daughter of James
and 1Ji's. Kernaghaih. West of Wal-
ton, died after a few weeks illness
of meningitis, aged 4 months and 24
days. lunarei took place Tuesday
afternoon to Brussels ceetery, Re.
Nr•. Lundy conducting the service.
The parents are sympathised with in
the loss of their little one.
Jno. Bolger end farnily remove to
the 100 acre farm recently purchased
from I's. Dora McIaadzean, mr the
17th Con. of Grey township. With
their two farms Mr. Bolger and eons
find a good share of work but we ex-
pect they are well able for it and wish
thein A 1 success. Jas. Carter has
had the McPadzean farm rented.
WonrE.i s INSTITUTE. -The regular
Winter meeting of the Women's In-
stitute will be held in the Methodist
church basement room Friday, Jan.
20th, at 230. Miss Susie Campbell, of
Toronto, who has liad much success
.in extending the work of the Wo-
men's Institute, will be present and
give an address on "influence of
Women and Men." The Farmers' In-
stitute meets the same atteenoon and
a union meeting in the evening in the
Workman's Hall when two delegates,
Messrs. Murphy and Johnston, will be
present and give addresses. As this ie
the only Institute meeting to be field
in this district all who wish to hear
these speakers should make it a point
to attend as addresses will be full. of
interestand instruction. Silver col-
lection will be taken at both sessions
to aid the Red Oross Patriotic fund in
purchasing material for the women
folk to make up. Lunch served to
the ladies after the afternoon meeting.
THE LATE ROBERT GARDINER -
Exeter Times speaks as follows of the
demise of ea brother of Alex. Gardin-
er's who died on the 8th. inst i -The
community lost a worthy citizen on
Friday, January 8th when Robert
Gardiner, passed away at his home
after an illness of about a weak. Mr.
Gardiner was taken down the fore-
part•of last week with a cold which
developed into pneumonia .and for
several days his condition was seriohs.
He, however passed the critical point
as far as pneumonia was concerned
but hisheart failed and he passed a-
Nwaya on Pthdav eveifin 'at the age of
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67Y ears, 8 nnulths and 23 days. The
deceased was born in Sterlingahira,
Scotland July 27111, 1852, being the
youngest of a family of 6 "boys, their
parents being Petei amid Ann .Gardin-
er. Of these but two- Alexander
now living in Walton, and Peter in
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, survive
William, ofher a n rlham, of McKllnp, James,
of 'Osborne and Dr, Jelin H., of Lon-
don pre -deceased their brother.
When but nue year old .Robert was
brought by his parents to Canada
and the remainder of his life was
spent on the farm on the Themes
Rood where he ended his career here
below. In 1882 he married Ilary,
daughter of David and Iseb elle Turn-
bull and in 1905 they celebrated their
silver wedding. They were blessed
with 3 sons and 3 daughters, all of
whom survive their father. Arthur,
has the homestead; Edwin liv-
ing in Lockwood, Sask, ; isabelle
(Mrs. B. George) Battleford, Seek, ;
William, a student in Knox College,
Anna. a nurse in Toronto and Lindsay
(Mrs. W. J. Reid) Toronto, 'His many
qualities of head and heart endeared
hire to those who knew him and matte
him a moat valuable member of the
community in whioh he lived. His
neighbors always found him willing
to rcndes' help 01(00 the need arose,
and to co-operate with them in the
furtherance of every good and worthy
cause. He Was one of Uslhorne's Most
prosperous farmers and always • took
a deep and intelligent interest in all
that pertained to more efficient and
successful farming, having been
!•Secretary and al u•watds Free; dent of
the South Huron Farnreta' Institute.
In politics he was a Liberal and at
one time County Councillor. He
brought to the disouseion of all
questions a thor0nghness and con-
eoientiousness that characterized him
in theeonslderetion of all thinge. A
man of deep convictions and of clear
out opinions end conclusions which
had not beel1 eached hastily, he was
not easily moved therefrom. Atthe
time of hie death he ivas Presirlentof
the Uebot•r;e and Ribbert Mutual Fire
Insurance 0o„ Where his services were
highly appreciated. He was :a mem-
ber 01 the Thrones Road Presbyterian'
church and on Sabbath last the Sab-
bath School met in sorrow mourning
overr their loss in the death of their
Superintendent whom they will see on
earth no more, Mims, more the loss
they have sustained but will cherish
his memory, profit by the example of
true 'h nif s'I nt
t ue r ha 1 he a he sot and for many
days to corse still Lear him though
dead yet speaking. "Blessed are the
'dead, who die in the Lord, they rest
from their labors and their works do
follow them."
People of this locality were sorry
to receive the sad news Wednesday
morning of last week of the death of
Mrs.. (Rev.) Albert Tiffin, which took
place at the Parsonage, Dresden, Ont.,
during,tbe forenoon. Mrs. Tiffin had
been ill for some months and spent
several weeks at the home of her
brother-in-law, John Tiffin, jr., Brock
street, Goderich, last Fall while un-
dergoing treatment. On returning to
bee home in Dresden it was discover-
ed that her trouble was of a serious
nature and all efforts toward relief.
were of no avail. She was formerly
Miss Fanny Pi oud, of Desboro, in the
Owen Sound District, coming to Wal-
ton as a beide. Her mother. whose
home is in Vancouver, B. 0., has been
with her duringthe past 6 weeks.
The funeral tooplacFriday after-
noon at 2 o'clock from the residence;
of Rev. Geo. N. Hazen, President of
London Conference, to Woodlawn
cemetery, Laudon, for interment.
Rev. Albert Tiffin -and other bereaved
'relatives have thesyrnpathy of a large
section of this community, especially
where the bereaved husband has bean
known since his appointment as pas-
tor of the Methodist churches on
Walton circuit. Two sons, Beverly
and Robert and a daughter, Gretta
are left with the father to hold in
kindly remembrance the memory of
a true mother and wife. Rev. Mr,
Tiffin was pastor of the Trowbridge
cirenit a few years' ago.
Cranbrook
Nosios.-Take notice that all parties owing
A. Reymann are asked to pay same to him or
on his order. A, RArM NN, Cranbrook,
Oranbrook Skating rink is in full
blast.,
Mrs. Menzies is visiting relatives at
Fordwich.
At the School meeting last Satur-
day A. Leitch was elected trustee in-
stead of W. Smalldon.
Read the advt. on page 8 of this
issue concerning bargains at the store
of A. Leitch, Oran brook.
Christian Fischer has gone to
Guelph to join one of the contingents
tin out to o to Europewhen n
fit e the
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time comas.
Will. Cameron, Jno. McIntosh and
T. Williamson were added to the
Managing Board of Knox church.'
First named is Ohair•man.
Next Monday a Social evening will
be held at the home of Mrs. George
Spurting here, under the auspices of
the Methodist church. A good time
is promised ell who attend.
WILL 'IEAOIL-On February lat.
Miss L. M. Sperling, a recentgraduate
of the Clinton Model School, willcom-
mentie teaching du S. S. No. 15,
Iiowick, near Clifford. She shonld
make a success of the profession and
many old friends in this locality hope
she will do first-class.
Bluevale
As will be seen by notice in another
column, Mrs. (Rev.) W. H. Moos,
formerly of Bluevale, passed away at
Burlington. Out., Jan. 91b, aged 88
years. She is well remembered here.
Her husband pre -deceased her. An
adult -family survives, one daughter
being Mrs. McDonald, of Ohesley,
whose husband is Editor of the Enter -
'wise n also the M.for one f
t se al d s P.P. o
Ridings.
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BALE TO 13E SENT. -The Red Cross
workers of this district are requested
to meet • in the Presbyterian church
next Tuesday afternoon at 1.80 p. m.
for the purpose of making supplies.
The Women's Institute has been mil -
lection funds print of whioh will be
need for the purchase of materials,
Acting on the information recently
brought In Canada the ladies will send
a bale of bandages toNorthern France
as soon as it eau be made ready.
VERY PROMISING. -• Our Literary
Society never made such a promising
start as it has this .year. The ad-
dresses given last week by Miss
Messer and Mr. MacEwen on their trip
to Quebec were really instructive and
entertaining end the opportunity of
bringing out such resources from our
own eonrnunity 18 alone a sufficient
justification for our Society. The
other numbers on the program were
bright and pleasing and combined to
make the most enjoyable opening
meetingthe Literary Society has ever
had. y the work of the Decoration
committee the meetings t1n15 Winter.
will be held in more attractive stir-'
soundings than has ever been the case
before. A blackboard is being in-
stalled •for the use of speakers and
there will he'something of special in.
rarest at each meeting although it
cannot always be announced 151300d.
Next week, owing to a previoas en-
gegementof the Hall, the meeting will
beheld on Monday night; Jan, 25th.
WAS A eVQoBs8.-The Epworth
League and Sunday School Institute
held in the Methodist church teat
Friday wee a genuine 5Ucces8, with
targe attendance, fine addresses, good
cringing and most hospitable entertain-
ment. B. Crulekshank spoke on
"The League as a spiritual force,"
ltev. D. Wren, of Brussels, gave "Our
10 point Standard" in the afternoon
and "The S. fa, a force in the King-
dom's Extension" at eveuing session.
Rev. Mr, Fare well, of Toronto, in his
three topics demonstrated his Htnese
for the important office' he holds as
Associate Sect etary of Young People's
work, He was well deserving of the
eulogistic vote of thanks accorded
hits. Bluevale con;e
gation and their
genial pastor, D. D. Thompson, play-
ed the part of host and hostess splen-
didly, lune herrn being served in the
school room at olose of afternoon ses-
sion. The social hour was much en-
joyed and both Rev. J. Hibbert, Chair-
man of the District and Rev. Oli'
Wren correctly voiced the sentiments
of the delegates by their words of ap-
preciation. There is no doubt the
practical talks given at these Insti-
tutes are very helpful and keep
church workers in line with up-to-
date methods. Rev. Mr. Farewell has
no superior in leading the forces in the
young people's work in the church.
Morris
Skating is a popular pastime this
Winter and people are enjoying the
exercise who have not had skates on
for years.
Wm. Bowes, of Mullett, and Miss
Rhoda Phillips, of Blyth, are visitors
at the home of Meno and Mrs. Jack-/
son, 8th line, Mori is township.
Miss Ellen Evans returned to her
school near Wallenstein, on Monday.
'She had been on the, sick list and was
unable to get back earlier. Mrs.
Evans went down with her for a few
days. Mise Evans has an average at-
tendance of 45 pupils in her school.
We hope Miss Evans' health will
glow more vigorous.
Tenders are being asked for the
-erection of a new brick school house.
in S. S. No. 10, 1st line Morris, known
as Ramsay's school. It will be a Mod-
ern buildin'g with cement basement,
&e. The present school building is up
about 40 years. Tenders will litie re-
ceived by Ohas. B. Forrest, up to 7 p.
In. on the 27th inst. See advt. iu this
Issue.
S. 8. No. 8 held their school meet-
ing on Statutory date. W. Solidi was
re-elected Trustee for next term.
The supply of wood will be furnished
by Thos. Warwick, at $2.89 per cord
and Robert Gavniss looks after the
caretaking of the school premises, for
which he reoeivee $40. Miss Fryfogle
is the teacher and is doing good. work.
This Section has been fortunate' in
their school teachers. The pupils
should take advantage of their oppor-
tunities.
ppor-
tunities.
W. A. OLARICE AGAIN NAMED. -
North Wellington Conservatives Fri-
day afternoon placed in the field for
the House of Commons, Wm. A.
Clarke, M. P., of Palmerston, the
present member. Mr. Clarke was the
unanimous choice of a large and
enthusiastic convention, ' The riding
organization was found in good con-
dition and the workers feel ingood
trim for an election campaign,
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whether it may come this year or
next, The Liberal candidate will be
R. M. Hazlewood, of Olifford. Mrs.
Clarke is a half-sister to the Shaw
Bros. of this township, and she was a
former resident and known to many
readers of THE POST.
81 YEARS oLD.-Thursday of last
week, Jaynes Hall, 6th line, celebrated
his 81st birthday and is a wonderfully
smart man for his years. He came to
Morrie township when 21 years of age
and married Miss Baxter, who is
still hearty and able to get about as
usual. Mr. Hall can tell many inter-
esting stories of the pioneer days
when flour had to be carried on the
back from Clinton through the brush,
to the shanty of the settlers.' In
those early days Mr. and Mrs. Hall
lived on the 5111 line, next the
Cardiff farm, their house being built
on the river bank. We congratulate
Mr. Hall on his birthday and his
ability to get about and attend to
business.
Grey
Misses Eliza Bishop and Pearl Torn-
bull are visiting friends and re
lativ
in Seafurthanrl Clduton,
Mise Alice E. R. Davidson is under
the doctor's care with bronchitis but
we hope she will soon be o. k.
We are sorry to state that ex -Reeve
James Turnbull does not enjoy very
good health but many old friends
hope better days are ahead of hire.
Frank and Mrs. Annett, of St.,
Marys, spent their honeymoon with,
their unole and aunt, Wm, and Mrs.
Annott.' May they enjoy many
happy years..
We are pleased to report that Ohas.
Strath, 16th Con., whose health was
of a very indifferent character, is re-
gaining his old time vigor and we
hope helwill be heartier than ever.
Keep tab on the date of S. Bra'ke's
auction sale of Farm stook, etc.,
which is Wednesday, Feb. 3rd. Hie
lot is No. 11, Con. 1. See list on page
8 of this issue. F. S. Scott will be the
Auctioneer.
This week O. Turnbull, 15th Oon.,
delivered to Wm. G. McNaught, of
Monkton, a fine Shorthorn bull. Mr.
Turnbull is advertising 3 more in THE
POST. Intendingg buyers would do
well to look over the stock.
Some of our Grey township reel -
dolts say they saw an aeroplane the
other morning over the 12th Con.,
flying low. Someof the sightseers
had been at an oyster supper that
night and the bivalves probably
exercised an influence over them.
They were not capturod, however so
are able to tell their own story.
Saturday afternoon of this week all
Anctinil ,Sale of ((51110111018! imple-
ments, hardware, tin NUM, seeder
posts, 2 fresh Alhllch cows and 3 cows
riming 3 years, supposed to be in
calf, will be held at the Kreuter
store, Ethel, at 1,00 o'clock, F. S.
Scott will be the Auctioneer,
At the annual meeting of S. S. No,
11, known as the Whitfield School
Section, Dau. Neable was elected
Trustee as successor to Wm. Patter-
son. $3.00 will be paid for the nee.
misery wood to be supplied by 11,
Ward. The school caietaking is look-
ed after by Wilmot' Evans, who re-
ceives $45 for the work. lilies V,
Leitch, of Oranbhook, is the new
teacher, who is receiving 5625 per
annum. We wish pupils, teacher and
trustees a year of great progress.
WEDDING, -A quiet but pretty
wedding took place at the manse,
Monkton, on the 13th inst., when
Prank Goforth and Mies Mary Olive
Oliver, youngest daughter of the late
Walter Oliver, of Grey township,
both popular and for a long time resi-
dents of the village, were happily
united in marriage by Rev. J. D. Fer-
guson. Bride was prettily attired
in a gown of white peau de sole, with
silver lace and bugle trimmings and
wore a Juliet cap with the customary
wedding veil. Her going away snit
was navy serge with hat of navy plush
and white osprey trimming and sable
furs. The bride was a faithful mem-
ber of Knox church choir and of the
Mission Band and was active in
church life and work. Upon their re-
turn from the wedding jaunt, the
couple purpose taking up their lesi-
dence 011 Madison street, May their
cup of joy be full,
Moncrieff
Rural mail arrangements have been
bettered by opening up a new route.
The auction sale of W. P. Bray last
Wednesday afternoon was a very snc-
'cessful one, totalling about $1000. F.
S. Seottwas the auctioneer.
.ANNIVERSARY. - The anniversary
services in Knox church will be
preached by Rev. D. Wren, M, A., of
Brussels, on Sunday, Jan. 31st, at 2.30
and 7.80 p. m. Mimic of a special
character will be rendered and a
special offering will be taken Mon-
day evening, Feb. 1st, a hot supper
will be served in the basement from
5.30 to 8.30 after which a fine program
will beresented. Lobb Quartette,
Holmesvpille ; Snider Family, Monk-
ton ; Miss McLean, Hibbert ; Geo.
Hanley, Moncrieff ; and others will
render high class musical numbers;
Miss Ada Madame, Atwood and Miss
Lily Harrison, elocutionists ; and
a?dresses by Revds. Messrs. McOul-
locb, Oranbrook ; McKelvey, Ethel
and Ferguson, Monkton, Tickets 20
and 85 cents. Rev. R. A. Lundy will
preside. Jno. Melville is Chairman of
Board of Managers and Mrs. Joseph
McKay, President of Ladies' Aid. A
fine time is expected.
ANNUAL MEETING.- The annual
meeting of Knox church, Moncrieff,
was held Thursday of last week.
From the past year's report the fol-
lowing particulars are gleaned :-
Families in congregation 60 ; single
persons 10, members 157, 11 of whom
were added in past year, with 6 re-
movals, Members in Sabbath School,
150 ; Adult Bible Class, 45 ; Knights
of Honor, 32 ; Christian Endeavor,
102 ; Ladies AM Society, 60 ; Mission
Band, 40. 3504 was contributed
through envelope fpr Ordinary Fund ;
plate collections, $57 ; Garden Party,
$96 and Anniversary, 554. In all
$731. Expenditure included $500 to
Rev, Lundy ; $25 for organist ; 552
for caretaker; 975 for interest on
mortgage, For Missions church gave
$188 and Young People's Society $62 ;
Knights of Honor gave a Red Cross
Concert that realized $48. Women's.
Missionary Society raised $84, and
Ladies' Aid over $155. 553 is in the
hands of Treasurer on Building Com-
mittee account. The cause is doing
good service and 1015 promises well,
Session is composed of Rev. R. A.
Lundy, Moderator, Jas. Mann, G. Mc-
Quarrie, F. Smith, G. Snelling, Neil
McTaggart, W. Harvey and Wm.
Patterson, with Marshall Harrison as
Clerk. Board of Managers are :-T.
Inglis, Geo. McKay, R. Harvey, J.
Sanders, J. J. Struthers, J. Melville,
Neil McNair, W. Machan and Ed.
Fulton. Joseph McKay is Secretary -
Treasurer and W. R. Struthers and
W. V. McKay Auditors
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Richard Procter is engaged draw-
ing brick to build an addition to hisl
residence.
The mock trial of the Kaiser which
was to be held in Knox church on
29th inst., has been pot off until next
week. Full particulars later.
Wm. and Edward Bryans have
disposed of their grass farm to Roberti
McKenzie for the sum of $4,500. The
farts contain 100 acres and is a good
investment.
Don't forget the Farmers' Institute
also the Woman's Institute meeting
in Foresters' Hall on Jan. 30th. Good
programs are being prepared. As this
is one of four meetings held in East
Huron it should be largely attended.
A well attended and very interest-
ing annual meeting was held iii con-
nection with Knox church congrega-
tions on Tuesday, Rev. Mr. Boyle
presiding. The annual reports of the
congregation were carefully examin-
ed and found to be of a very encourag-
ing nature compared with the reports
of previous years. Some of the de-
partments showed marked progress
each one carrying over small balances,
while the Sunday School had a
balance of some $150; in the treasury.
Contributions by the duplex envelope,
which have been in use during the
past year, was productive of a mark-
ed increase to the budget as well as, an
increase to the general treasury. This
system was again unanimously adopt-
ed by the meeting for the coming
year. P. W. Scott was elected Sec.
relary for 1015, completing 25 yeare
of service, ileo, Procter waif elected
Treasurer, Robert Young and Ohas.
Campbell were eleoted to take the
place on the Managing Board of Jas.'
McCallunn turd A. T. Cole who urged.
that for this year their names be with,
ara•vn, 4V, H, Ferguson and John
Scott were elected A.uditors,takin
Op work which Andrew Taylor and
W. J. G0ddee have had a careful over,
sight of. 1114. Geddes has served the
congregation iu this capacity for a
number of years. Oliver Anderson,
U. McClelland and Willie Dunbar
were reelected ushers with the ad-
ditiou of James Wightman.'Each de-
partment of the congregation is look-
ing forward to a prosperous year
under the leadership of Rev. and Mrs.
Boyle.
Ethel
Allan Taylor, of Hamilton, is visit-,(
hhg his uncle and aunt, 0. and Mrs, if
°leaver, of this locality.
The house of the late Mrs. Wright
was 1101 sold at the Auction Sale
last Saturday, It is still on the
market.
Revds. Messrs. McKelvey and Pen-
rose attended the funeral of Austin
Raynaud's hairy Thursday afternoon
of last week.
Monday of 81115 week M. J, Slemmon
was atAshfi •1d delivering an address
at an Epworth League and Sunday
School Institute.
Richard Cleaver lies been on the '
sick list but we hope he will soon be
o. k. He is 75 years of age and has
been a very hearty man.
it is lovely to be a mail courier on
Ethel Mural route. To prove this we
heard that Charlie Cleaver was pre-
sented with alum pudding, Christmas
cake, &c. Tann 1 Yum I
Don't forget the Kreuter Auction
Sale Satuuday alternoou of thie week.
Agricultural implements, hardware,
tinware, cedar posts, &c, F. S. Scott
will be the auctioneer,
Ino. Lamont is in charge of the
rural mail route from Ethel for 3 i'
months, hir. Cleaver, the contractor,
found. he Was a trifle too busy during
the short days with trail carrying
and chores at his farm. Jack makes
a good supply.
Keep the Farmers' Institute and
Women's Institute meetings in mind
on Thursday afternoon and evening
of next week, at 1.30 and 7.30 p. m.
Speakers will be Miss Campbell and
Messrs, ,Murphy and Johnston.
The Supplementary meeting of the
Women's Institute will be held in
Dilworth's Hall on Thursday, Jan.
28th, at 2.80 o'clock. Miss Susie
Campbell, of Brampton, will address
the ladies. All women are welcome
at this meeting, 13Jiss Campbell will
also give an address in the evening at
the joiut meeting with Farmers' In-
stitute.
Last Saturday afternoon the an-
nual meeting of Ethel cheese factory
was held in the township Hall. A
satisfactory report was presented, a
copy of which may be read 012 an-
other column, The Board of 1914 was
re-elected and consists of :-J. K.
Baker, Hartwell Speiran and Wm.
Slemmon. J. K. Brown is maker,
salesman man and Treasurer and has done
well for the patrons, Jacob Kreuter is
the Secretary.
WON TWO TROI'WiES.-At the Dairy-
men's Convention held at St. Thomas
Ethel cheese factory scored well.
There r were 200 exhibits of cheese and
tv b
90 of butter hence prize winning wise
uo walk -over, Jr K. Brown's Septem-
ber colored cheeJ,, took 4th place and
scored 96.90 winning on flavor. He
was lst in October white cheese, with
98.16 points and captured the silver
cup. Mr. Brown ' also won the Im-
perial Bank trophy and these -much
sought for awards may now be seen
at Ethel cheese factory, We con-
gratulate Mr. "Jock" on his success
and hope his record may aid in the
years to come in the good opinions of
Ethel cheese. It is no small honor.
Other neighboring factory Hien
whose handiwork stood well were D.
Menzies, Listowel ; H. Youn, Moles-
worth, and Geo. Empey, Atwood.
Lead b u ry
Mrs. Taylor has been under the
Dr's. care for the past few days but
we hope onl • temporarily.
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Miss Minnie Dundas is home from
to wait on her motherwho
Toronto is
not enjoying very good health.
Wm. McGaviu se., who underwent -
a very critical operation last week, is
making good pi egress toward re-
eovery,
Wm, Bolton is getting home brick
to veneer his t esideance next Summer
so we expect then he will get e, house-
keeper.
Henry Dennis is getting home
material for a new residence which he
purposes erecting next Summer so re-
ports say.
T. G. Waghorn, V. S., of Walton,
had the misfortune to get his horse's
leg broken b'riday last in McKillop
and had it (tilled,
Jobe Kelly, of Dublin, has pur-
chased a born from W. R. Stewart
on the slderoad lot and is having it
taken down for Iiimoval to his farm.
Alden Matuavhh is drawing gravel
for foundations under his barns.
When Alden gets things in shape he
may do something but we wont just
say what,
George Buchanan, 11. A., whose home
is here, aid who has been taking a post
graduate course and Faculty work at
Toronto, has accepted the Principalship
of Otnemee school and is now at work
there. Miss Davidson, a former firms-'
sell teacher, is on the High School staff
at Oinemee and is well liked. We wish
both Mr. Buchanan and Miss Davidson
the best success iu their work of ins
struetion,