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The
Metropolitan
Bank
was en November 14th, 1914,
formally amalgamated with
The Bank of
Nova Scotia
The business of the Metropolitan
Bank will 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.
sPaideup 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
Lost—Toa Toss,.
Logit—Tea Poem,
For sale—Jag. Speir,
Local—Geo. A. Best.
For Sale—Wm, Coates.
Local—Hre. Jas, Hnggitt.
Annual meeting,—M. Black.
Olearing Sale—Mies A. 8, Ross.
Skating. Rink—Red Cross Soolety,
Anniyersary-13rasaels Epworth League.
istri,ct tits
Molesworth
Itis expected this locality will be
represented at the Carnival to be held
at Ethel Monday evening next.
Moncrieff
Set Moncrieif news on page 4.
Reeve Livingston is at Goderich
this week attending the Co. Council.
W. P. Bray is stripping at the home
of his son-in-law. A. Ward, in the
meantime. Mr. McKay has moved to
111•. Brtcy'e far in which he purchased.
Bluevale
NEWSY NOTES. — The contractors
have been pmttiug it; the stock of ice
at the Creamery during the last few
days.—Jos. and Mrs. Breckenridge
celebrated the 25th anniversary of
their marriage on Saturday, Jan. 23rd,
by an enjoyable gathering at their
home.—Somegood
of the
men
of
Bluevale e
v
been trying
to
layout
an open-air vink on the aeroolgtolulde
for the benefit of the children and the
young people of the neighborhood.
It takes considerable work to get a
good foundation:—W. H. Burgess re-
turned to Wolseley, Sask., last week
after apending'Iwo months at home
owing to the illness of his father, John
Burgess, who is now much improved
in health we ate glad to state.—The
Red Cross workers met at the home of
Mrs. Tate hist Wedneedayand pre-
pared about 1000 yds of bandages.
Tuesday of this week they gathered
again in the Presbyterian church to
make other needed supplies. The
ladies have also been making a suc-
cessfnl canvas of Blnevale and the
surrounding country for subscriptions
towards the Red Cross work, Total
amount secured will be announced as
soon as possible.—The mutual meeting
of Knox church congregation will be
held on Friday evening, Jan. 29th, in-
stead of ip the afternoon as usual and
will be followed by social cup of tea.
A. Gobb DEBATE.—A large audience
thoroughly eujnyed the firet debate
given by the Literary Society this
year nu Wednesday, Jan. 20th. The
subject is an unusually timely one at
present for the relative merits of Con
scription and the Volunteer System
have been touch discussed since the.
war broke out and this fact gave
especial importance to the arguments
of the opposing sneakers. W. H.
Fraser and W. H. Haney for the.
affiruiative ]maintained that Conscrip-
tion is peefetatble to the Volunteer
System while this view was hotly con-
tested by Rev. D B. nommen!) and J.
W. King. Both sides drew their argu-
ments largely fol•nt the present Euro-
pettnconflict, Judges were cliepelised
with for this debate amino time limit
was iinpoeed on the speakers and their
replies and counter -replies were de-
liveredwith
rho, greatest vigor 'and
animation, affording the best of enter-
teinrnent as well as instruction to the
Audience. Chas. Forrest, 1st Vice -
President, was the Chairman of the
evening and an enjoyable musical
program was given, including a
number by the Bluevale Literary
Band, violin solos' by W Speir, a song
by Harold Thompson and a piano solo
by Mies Lillian McCall ;' Mies Carrie
Diamond. gave "Sing to me the Auld
Scotch Songs" with beautiful expres•
sion and a bright piano solo was con
tri be tad by a visitor, Miss Isabei Shaws
Next Wednesday night in place of the
usual debate a ilew feature will be in,
troduced by the Literary Society
when an °pee discussion will be
on the very itnportantproblem, "How
to snake Farre Life Attractive
�� to the
Boy, George McDonald Will read a u
Paper on this subject end the dieters -
aim] will be taken up brim yttrium
pointe of view by a Pomba!, of other
speakers including Robt. Black, Robt,
Musgrove, W. 13. Feaeee, A, L, Poe-
1111'„ A, Mac liweti, J. W, ling, Vernon
Miller, Wilfrid 11ac115wen, Chas. Black
and Gordon Gallahee, Members ere
requested to be reflecting 011 this sub-
ject and lie, prepared to.,slate- their
opinions re give iheir t+xperieacea and
the mem here Ill thr %Vomeit'sItieti 'no
areidsn especially invited to present
'their views.
McKillop
Next Council meeting Will be held
Monday, Feb. 8t11, at the Commercial
Hotel, Seaforth.
We congratulate Warden Goven-
lock on his well deserved pemmnliou
to the chief seat in the gift of the
County,
We ars sorry to hear that MIs. S.
Cade,' of Goderioll, nee Miss Dolly
Pollard, formerly of aleKillop town-
ship, is seriously ill,
A special call has been issued to
South Huron Conservatives to meet
Saturday of this week itt Clinton.,
McKillop belongs to this tiding.
Ali• offlee.r is to be appointed by
McKillop Township Council to enforce
the Dog By -Law. Another supposed
case of rabies is known of and the
people meet. be guarded from danger,
whether they regard it seriously or
not. •
REACHED AGE OF 90 YEARS.—Am
other of the pioneers of Seaforth
district has passed away in the per-
son of Genrge Hahkirk', who died at
his home in the township of McKil-
lop nn Friday, the 22nd inst. Mr.
Elabkirk had reached the age of 90
years and 10 -months.
ANNUAL TELEPHONE MEETING,—
The annual meeting of McKillop Tele-
phone Company was held in the Hall
at Win tlit op and was largely attend-
ed. Thomas McMillan, President,
occupied the chair. Reports were
presented showing a aur plus of from
$300 to $400. There are 325 telephones
on the system. Mr. McMillan de-
clined re-election and James Snell, of
Hallett, was chosen iu his stead.
Reeve J•. M. Govenlock is Secretary
and Geo, B. Harn Treasurer. The
other member of the Committee is
Chas. McGregor. A good service is
maintained.
Belgrave
Wedding belle chimed at the Par-
sonage last week.
Dr, and Mrs. Stewart were .visiting
old friends here during the past week.
The Young People's Guild of Knox
Church will meet in future every Sun-
day evening at 7.30 instead of every
second Wednesday.
"The Trial of the Kaiser" will be
presented by the Young People of
Knox church in the Foresters Hall
here on Friday evening of next week,
Feb. 5th. A good literary program is
also being prepared.
David and Mrs. Sproat and Miss
Bella Sproat, of Belgrave, also Jas.
and Mrs. Anderson, 5th line, Morris,
attended the funeral of the late Mre.
Olras. Routledge, Seaforth, last Fri-
day. Mise Sproat and Mrs. Anderson
are sisters of the deceased.
Satur a
d afternoon and
evening of
this weekwi'1
l be occupied ed h
e by
meetings of the Women's
here
Institutee
and Farmers' Institute. Miss Susie
Campbell, 0f Brampton, will address
the ladies in the afternoon and
Messrs. Murphy and Johnston the
men. A union gathering in the
evening will combine the trio. Gond
musical program will alsn be render
ed. Meetings open at 1.30 and 7.30
p. in., respectively. There should be
a fine rally.
PATRIOTIC CONCERT.—A large and
most enthusiastic audience filled to
its utmost capacity the spacious
Foresters' Hall, Wednesday evening
of last week, to enjoy the splendid
program arranged by the Patriotic
League, in aid of Red Cross work.
Conceitthroughoutwas of a high
clue order and one of the best ever
given in Belgrave. Hall was artisti-
cally decorated ; red, white and blue
bunting was beautifully festooned
from walls and ceiling while scores
of flags lent gay color to the scene.
Mrs. Dr. Stewart, Mrs. D. Scott, Mrs.
Brandon, Miss Wightman, Mise
Brydges and Mies Johnston, in the
uniform of Red Cross nurses, made
most• efficient ushers. while Sam.
Jordan, D. Scott and Sandy Stewart
looked after the tickets. , Their
soldiers' uniform added much to the
military appearance. Dr. Stewart,
who had returned for the occasion,
gave the opening address and was ac-
corded a hearty welcome as he came
upon the platform.. Program, which
consisted of 23 numbers, was given in
two parts. Miss Mitchell, of SVing-
ham, in a pretty gown of shell pink
satin with swans downe trimmings,,
tiharmed the audience in the tender-
ing of "Native Born" and "The
Whietling Regiment. Mies Duff,
of Bluevale; wearing a dainty frock
of cream maequieette, sang "Jessie's
Dream," and "Your King and
Country need you," which were much
appreciated. Mr. Pipe, of London,
delighted his audience with "For
King and Country "Robin Mc-
Gregor" and several of Harry Laud-
er's Scotch songs. Mr. Pipe will he
welcome in Belgrave again. Mait-
land Henry, always' a favorite in Bel -
grave, was in splendid voice and sang
We'll never let the old flag fall" and
by request, "Asleep in the Deep,"
responding generously to each encore.
Mr. Wilford, of Willghem, who is
not a stranger to a Belgrave audience,
sang in his usual good style "Heroes.
and
Gentlemen" and Sons of the
Sea." Mr. Wilford was ably ac-
companied by Mies Griffin, who wore
Coral pink silk and lace. A special
feature of the programa was the .Re d
Oroas,Drill given by 15 ladies in the
niform of the Red Cross nurse and
•
iu response j�o'the hearty applause 10
y, Pug lara3'rs .lit rnidclys and sailor
ceps part a Sailors', D1i11 irhioh de-
lighted everyone. Belgrave nrch'estre
and also the quartet le who have .won
a name for themselves iu the past,
tieeer ve special retention on this oc-
casiatr as among the beet uurribers on
the prng]gnri. The tn•bleee *"Tenting
Tonight," was also a very popular
number. The before the open
ten tand the sulrii.ei's• eeclluing About
it, rifles slack,d and Hein ries alt
duly, scented very real indeed. In
addition to the above the following
readings were given :— NIisS Iona',
"Our bit of the dein red 1i* b" • Miss
Harr'A. "A scene holt' the Sunny
South" ; Rev. Me. Boyle, "Half -past
ten" ; Rev. 811' KiIpatriek, "The
Revenge ; Neil McCrea, 'The Last
Redoubt" All were listened to with
great pleasure and Intel heartily ap-
plauded. The siogiug of the ''Red.
White and Blue" by he Belgrave
Glee Olnb-and "God Save the King"
biought toafitting close_ a most en-
joyable eveilieg'e entertainment.
Proceeds utnnuateci to the handsome
sum of about $117.00.
Oranbrook
Ncrree.—Talte notice that all parties owing
A. Reymann s are Asked to pay salve to hbn or
onhis order. 9, Rgrriisr,. Oranbrook.
Rev. ,1. F. !Knight, of Charing Orose,
brother of Mesdames Alderson and
Cameron, London Conference, has ac-
cepted a call as pastor of Sydei1(11101
Street Methodist Ohurolt, levaittl'utd,
subject to the approval of the transfer
and stationing committee.
Goderich
Jas. Videau, a young man in the
employment of the Western Canada
Flour Mills, ]flet with an accident
while world ng&ronad same machinery.
when he got caught in the belting
which threw him backwards, break-
ing his left arm is two places.
The funeral -of Thomas Ginn, one of
the hest know u facmere in Goderich
Township, took piece Monday. He
had been sick for about two weeks
and leaves one son and one daughter.
Maitland -Lodge, A. F., and A. M., of
which Mr. Ginn had been a lifelong.
member, took charge of the funeral.
Wroxeter
Reeve Reis is attending County/.
Council in Goderich this week.
We regret to learn that Mrs. Jun.
Hupfer, near the village, continues
very porly.
Wm, and Mrs. Hall, of London,i
have moved to Chas. Eaket's house=
on Sanderson street.
Robert Ireland, of Rosetown, Sastre:,
bas disposed of his farm in Howietal'
to Wm. and Alex. Adams, of Howick
J.' E. Black, who formerly conal
ducted a furniture business here;?
spent a few days recently with friends
in the village.
Herbert Edgar arrived from Ogetna,l,
Sask., on Monday and will spend a
fete weeks with his parents, Jas, and
Mrs. Edger, of Hawick.
Through the Red Cross Society of
the villagt four bales of clothing, u
barrel of fruit and a box of fruit were
sent for the needy in Toronto last
week.
Mrs. A. W.,1'
Rc nnsou»
a d little
daughter left on Friday aY for
Dunnville
where they will spend a week before
leaving for their home in Battleford,
Sask,
Grey
Miss Sadie Lamont is visiting rela-
tives at Trowbridge.
Council meeting will meet at Ethel.
on Monday, February Sth.
Are you going to the Boy Scout.
Car nivel at Ethel Monday night?
Mr's. H. McKinnon is a visitor with
her daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) Robertson,
in Collingwood.
Reeve Livingston and Deputy Reeve
Brown are at Goderich this week at-
tending the sessions of the Co.
Council.
Abram Bishop and Alex, Yuill, 8th
Con., are hauling material for silos and
stable improvements on their respec-
tive farms.
We are sorry to hear that Jas.
Armstrong, 9th Con., has been on the
"lay up" list but we hope be may soon
be 11.8 well as usual.
Samuel Burke's auction sale Wed-
nesday afternoon of next week, at 1
p. m. Large list of stock. See list on
page 4 of THE POST.
Mees.. Wm. Rands, 12th Con., was
laid up with an attack of rheumatism
and 'Agrippa but is able to be 'about
once more, the are pleased to hear.
H. and Mrs. MacQuarrie attended
the annual At Home at the Stratford
Normal School last week, where Miss
Gladys is a student and report a very
enjoyable time.
Mies Phente Campbell, Mrs. Ernes
Campbell and Master Leslie have eel
turn
ed to there home at Gaylord,
Mich., after n pleasant visit with
relatives here. Mrs. Campbell is a
daughter of Hugh and Aire. Lamont,
10th Oen.
On February 6th next, Rev. J. R.
Earl, Mrs, Earl and 4 children, who
have been in Canida, on furlough, for
the past 1} years, leave for their home
in the Province of Sz0huan,China,
where Mr. Dar" is engaged in Mission-
ary work. Mrs, Earl is a niece of R.
J. Hoover, 9th don,, with whom the
family visited. We wish them God-
speed as they sail from San Francisco
on the Siberian on February Oth for
their long. trip.
MRs. D. ARCHIBALD DECEASED.—
13y notice in another column it will
be observed that Mrs, David Arohi-
baler, a former resident of this town-
ship, passed away to her,reward on
Monday of last week, in her 67th
year. Her home wee on Pelee Island,
Eases County. .Itis probably about
25 years since she moved With her
husband from Wile locality. She is
survived by her husband and 2 daugh-
tere, Mrs. A. McInnis and Mrs. Rail
W. H. A'ERR, Pr j5 ietoy
Reeve
A WELL KNOWN BRUSSELITE
of Grey Township' for Nine Years and Brussels for
Seventeen Years.
JOHN LECKIli1 •
Few men have resided longer in this
locality, are as well known or have
filled in as many years in public
activities as the subject of this
sketch. THE Porn thinks it should
prove an incentive to many a your.g
Man 10 apply himself by earnestness,
fidelity and making use of opportuni-
ties to attain a life of service such as
Me. Leckie even long past the allotted
span of three score and ten years.
Without any special advantages
Mr. Leckie made his way through life
by indomitable perseverance, untir-
ing industry, a thoroughness that
characterised all his work, and a
geniality that continues to this day to
make and keep a numberless retinue
of warm friends and well wishers.
He has beaten out Osler's theory and
is not superseded by many in the re-
tention of his faculties. Much- of this
is attributable to the fact that he de-
cided never to grow old. He has a
large degree of vigor today and has
enjoyed a larger measure of good
health than falls to the lot of man-
kind generally.
He probably knows more people
and the geography and history of this
Province and the Western Provinces
better than 99 men out of every
100 and is well posted on current
events, -particularly as it relates to
financial situations, in which he has
had a wide and varied experience.
During the past 8 years he was the
energetic President of East Huron
Agricnilural Society • served on the
Public Library Board ; was Chair-
man of the Building Committee of
the new Melville church, in the past
year ; has conducted Magisterial
Courts and attended to many other
phases of business in connection with
the County Council and otherwise.
Me. Leckie has been foremost in the
investment of
bis money,
in business
blocks c a and residential properties in
Brussels ; is one of the largest tax-
payers in the place and ever ready in
any effort to promote our beet in-
terests.
The members of his comfortable
home are \1's. Leckie -and three sons,
two of whom are attending Uni-
versify and the lhhd,one has been
busy in'ttewspaper work,
J, rookie, tvlio was .eldest son in
ea fatuity of 10 children of Robert and
Mtu•garet Leckie, was born in the
Tow nslrip of Dalhousie, Co. of Lanark
011 Jtule 271.b, 1881. His first teacher
John Livingetone,(onail) of the late
Dr, David Livingston, of African
fame and next teacher was Wm. Mc-
Keveow, with a three mile jaunt to
'school He worked on the farm,
lumbering, etc„ nihil 1854 when he
mune West to the Comity of Htu•un in
silly of that year, itt 25 years of age.
Journey was made by Rideau Canal
and Lake Ontario to Hamilton, thence
by stage to the Finger Post --where
Seaforth paw stands and arrived at
the site of Otanbr'ook on July
17th 1854, Pettier, Brother and family
followed in October of that year.
3111'. Leckie helped clear the first 30
arses of his father's farm, Lots 22 and
23, Con. 12, Township of Grey.
He built the first stole in Oran -
brook and went, into business. First
invoice of goods was detect Feb, • 5111
1856. Remained there in general
store buslness for 8 years and ,vas also
Postmaster under the appointment of
the ,McDonald—Siccotte Government
for last 4- years of that period.
Erected store in Brussels (then
Aiuleyville) in 1862 and stetted busi-
ness there May -lst 1868. It was a'
general store and he also bought grain
and produce. Sold out business in
1876 and in 1877 got the Exchange
Bank of Montreal to open a Branch
and was the manager and
continued while they lasted, about 2
years. He then started private bank-
ing continuing for about a year.
Then he sold out to the Ontario Bank
and was managger'for them until they
closed in 1882, He went to the
North West in March 1882 and re-
turned to Toronto in May 1884 to take
the Bnrearship of the Central Prison
for 6 months. Changed from that to
the Bureau of Industries and collected
and compiled the first Labor tables
published by the Ontario Govern-
ment in pamphlet form and did some
work in the Agricultural Branch also.,
In March 1886 engaged with the Free.
hold Loan and Savings Coy. as In-
spector and remained with them un-
til they wound up their business
through amalgamation with other
Cos. in 1900 when Mr. Leckie return-
ed to Brussels in 1901 and has Lived
here since.
Was Deputy Reeve of Grey 1 year
and Reeve of Grey for 8 continuous
year's.
First Reeve of Brussels after in-
corporation in 1872 till 1880 and
Warden of Co. of Huron in 1876. Con-
tested North Huron in Dominion
Election of 1874 against a former ad-
verse majority of 503 and was defeat-
ed by 86 votes.
Was valuator for the Co. of Huron
for equalization purposes in 1905 and
for the County of Perth 2 years later
and made a valuation for the Mutual
Life Association c anon
Co. in
Western
Ontario.
Elected
Reeve of Brussels
in 1907 which has been continued
since. Is still representing several
Fire Insurance Cos. and Valuator
for Loan Cos. Appointed a J. P.
under Commission of the McDonald
Siccotte Government in 1859 or 1860
and still a J. P. Member of Masonic
Order for last 50 years.
both of Pelee Island. Anotherdaugh-
ter, Mrs, Pollard, died about 5 years
ago. Mrs. Archibald was a fine wo-
man and her demise is deeply regret-
ted by all who knew her and sympathy
felt for the bereaved.
Morris
Council minutes on page 4 of this
issue.
Reeve Shorts eed is doing duty as
Co, Conncillor at Goderich this week.
Last Saturday Mrs. Livermore, of
London Road, near Clinton, died.
She was a former resident of Morris
township.
Miss Elsie Ireland attended the
Normal At Haute, in Stratford, last
Friday evening and report a good
time.
81is, Wm. Clark and danghter,f
Laura, of Sask., are visiting relatives,
on the 3rd, lice. They were former
residents of Morris township.
Morris township Council granted
$100 to the Red Cross Fend. On ac-
count of no• election in Morris the
grant was made of money saved by
the acclamation. It was a good idea.
The Buffalo Iilastt•atedExpress gave
a good photogravure of Jae. Bowman,
M. P., East Huron, and said lie
might be chosen Chairman of the
Dominion Parliament Agricultural
Committee at next seeston,
Last week bliss Young, who is,
teacher at Bottom's school, was off
duty with an attack of quinsy at her
parental home in Colborne township.
Kiss Kate Tolfer,
of Brussels, supplied
the teacher's place in the school,
HvarNEAL,—A pretty wedding took
place at the Parsonage, Belgrave, on
Wednesday, Tan. 20th, when Rev. I.
W. Kilpatrick, B. A. united in mar-
riage Mies Annie B., daughter of Wm,
Gorillas, to Albert' Elliott, of Lums-
den, Sask„ son of James Elliott, of
4th line
T r ]harry, Bride were a
gown ofu t
Copenhagen blue silk. 4.
span of white horses took the young
couple to the home of the bride's
sister, Mee, J. T. Bell, where they par-
took of a sumptuous wedding supper,
in the company of the immediate
relatives. The evening, was spent It
music, games and dancing. Mr. and
are. Elliott will leave shortly for
thou home in the West and many
friends trete extend hearty congratule.
tions,
John Anderson, of Wareham, is
visiting hie son, Jas. Anderson, 5th
line. He spent the Christmas holi-
days at Weston and although' in his
88rd year is hale and hearty. The
old gentleman is one of Huron's first
pioneers.
Wm. 0. and Mrs. Cunningham and
little daughter, 7th line, attended the
2Sth wedding anniversary of Joseph
and Mrs. Breckenridge, of Turnberry
boundary, on Satutday, Jan. 23rd.
There were about 50 guests'and aflrst-
class time.
DEATH OF MRS. CHARLES ROUT--
LEDGE.—The following obituary refers
to a sister of Mrs. Jas. Anderson, 5th
line, Morris :—It was with sad sur-
prise, on Monday of last week, the
people of Egmoidville and vicinity,
learned of the sudden death of Mrs.
Charles Routledge, which occurred on
Sabbath evening about 11 o'clock.
She had retired to rest about 9.30,
slept awhile, then awoke with great
pain in her heart. The doctor was
called but before he reached her bed-
side she was gone. 5 years ago Mrs.
Routledge was very ill, as the result
of a serious accident, but rallied, and
for some time enjoyed fairly good
health, being able with her husband,
to visit her sons and daughters in
North Dakota and Manitoba, 2 years
ago. During the last few months
heart disease began to trouble her,
but she was still able to go around
her home and attend to her duties till
the very last. Mrs. Routledge was
the eldest daughter of the late Geo.
and Mrs. Sproat, of the 3rd. Con. of
Tuckersmith, and was born on the old
homestead, now occupied by Wm.
Black. She was in her 65th year and
spent all her life in Tuckeremith, and
at . the time of her marriage, settled
with her husband on Lot 26, Oon, 4,
where they resided until 3 years ago,
they moved to Egmondville. Mrs.
Routledge was a quiet, unassuming
woman, much respected by all who
knew her, and deeply loved by her
family and friends, No one ever call-
ed on her for assistance but ib was
given freely and heartily, and in her
own neighborhood was often called on
itt time of sickness and distress and.
never refused the help even at the
net of much discomfort to herself.
The care of a large family of eleven
children, more than Oiling heart and
WARDEN JNO. MELVIN GOVENLOCK
Reeve of McKillop for10 Yoare.
Tuesday afrernoon of this week
Heron Co. 'council assembled at
Goderich and one of the first items of
business and a most interesting fea-
ture was the selection of a Warden.
Choice fell on Jolui M. Govenlock, the
genial andeve of MeKillop
township, who will fia. ll the chair' with
J. M. GOVENLOCK
ability and prove a worthy successor
to the long line of men who have
preceded him in this much sought for
position. We wish Warden Goven-
lock a year of much pleasure to him-
self and great prosperity to the Coun-
ty.
The new Warden is the eldest son
of the late Robert and Mary Goven-
look and was born at Harpurhey,
Tuckeremith township, in the year
1882. Shortly after the family moved
to a farm in McKillop township, 2
miles North of Seaforth, where he
spent his youthful years. He attend-
ed public school in S. S. No. 4.
Outside of 2 years spent at Walton
Mr. Govenlock has continuously re-
sided in McKillop' and for years has
been engaged in the manufacture of
tile and brick in addition to conduct-
ing farming operations.
He made a good choice of a life
partner in the person of Mise Nellie
Scott Hays, daughter of the well-
known Thos. Hays, then of McKillop,
but now of Seaforth, 9 children were
born to their home, 7 of whom are
living. One eon, T. E., is teaching at
St. Catharines, Ont., and one daugh-
ter is married to N. Ireland in the
West.
Mr. Govenlock spent 1331 years as
Township Councillor and is sitting in
the Reeve's seat of honor for the 10th
year, 3 acclamation elections being
to his credit. He is 8 years in the Co.
Council in which body he has served
on all the Committees and as chair-
man made himself well acquainted
with the details of the
County's s buei-
Aces affairs
.
, which willstand him in
good stead now.
He is a Liberal in politics, a Pres-
byterian in church, relationship and is
D. D. G. M. in connection with the
A. 0. U. W. Order. In .addition he is
one of the Commissioners of Mc-
Killop Rural Telephone Company and
is Secretary of the Board.
Warden Govenlock has a host of
friends in Huron Co. who congratu-
late him upon his preferment andwish
him a pleasant occupancy of this posi-
tion of honor.
Reeve Dr. Milne, of Blyth, was
runner-up and should reach the War-
den's chair in due course.
The uew Warden will make a good
presiding officer. He is courteous and
gentlemanly, will bring to the office
wide and varied experience and in his
official duties will prove himself well
able to care for the best interests of
the finest County on the map of On-
tario.
hand at home, during those pioneer
days of 45years ago, when the trials
of life pressed more heavily than now.
It can truly be said of her, "She
stretched out her hand to the poor ;
yea, she reached forth her hands to
the needy." Of her children, 10 sur-
vilpe, one daughter, Annie, died about
19 years ago. Sons are John, of
Calgary, Alberta ; George and Roy,
Landsford, North Dakota ; and
Arthur, at home. Daughters, Mrs.
RobertMeGonigie, Tuekersmith • Mrs,
Sensual Landsborough, Park River,
North Dakota ; Mrs. James Grieve
and Mrs, James McGuire, Hannah
North Dakota ; Mrs. Charles Dolmage,
McKillop ; and Miss Laura at home.
These truly mourn the loss of a loving
Christian mother, who bravely set a
good example before them and taught
there the fear of God. The heartfelt
sympathy of all Mr. Routledge's old
neighbors and friends is extended to
himself and family and to the rela-
tives, in this their hour of bereave-
ment and sorrow.. The funeral took
place Friday afternoon to Maitland-
bank cemetery.
Ethel
Pleasant time at the rink.
Did you hear anything of a forth-
coming wedding ?
Ethel is well supplied in the flour
and feed business
The Kreuter Auction Sale last
Saturday afternoou attracted quite a
crowd,
Fred. and John Cole left on Tues-
day for Mowat, Parry Sound District,
Where they will resume their work
for the coming senson In the Ittmbet'-
ing businees,
This week Abs. Wm, Mammon le
at Toronto attending the Y. 15. B. A,
Oonvention,
G, W Pollard and Everet Wright
are able to be about after their
typhoid fever attack,
hlugh and Mrs. Addy have return-
ed home after a mouth's visit with
friends at Brantford and Ilagereville.
George Pollard, son mf 3, W. and
Mrs, Pollard,' has been ou the sick list
this week but we hope he will soon be
0. k.
Auditors Fulton and Spence were
busy • at the Township Treasurer's
books last week preparing the Audi-
tors' report,
Miss Pearl Dobson and, Miss Bertha
Cole sang a duet last Sunday evening
in the Methodist church which was
much ap prcciated.
The h O, F. which should meet
Thursday evening of this week ie
postponed until Monday evening ow=
in to the Faienere' Institute meeting..
0.0. P'. will hold en oyster supper
on Wed, Feb. 3rd, and all the mem-
bers of Court 261 should accept this
as an invitation. Bring your ladies
and baskets,
Don't forget the Fanners° Institute
and Women's Institute meetings at
Ethel Thursday afternoon and even-
ing of this week. Joint meeting in
Townshipr
lien at eight, with musical
pr
There is talk of several hada of
young fcllc driving to Brussels Friday
evening I F next week toattend the
Red Cross evening on the rink. 'A
short ;nevem) of full and Winghtun
Band will add to the skating.
On Monday evening Jan. 25th, at
the home of 5. S. Cole the members
of the Y. M. B. 0, of the Methodist
S. S. and their lady friends spent a
very enjoyable time, Mr. and Mrs.
Cole bein4 excellent Trost and hostess.
The evening was spent in playing
games after which a lunch was serv-
ed. A hearty vote of thanks was
tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Cole for
their hospitality.
CARNIVAL.—Next Monday evening
a Carnival will be held here, under
the direction of Ethel Boy Scouts,
proceeds to go to the Red Cross funds.
Prize list will be as follows :—Best
dressed lady ; best dressed girl ;
National costrune ; comic costume ;
character costume, best boy ; best
girl ; oldest, skater, There will also
be a series of races. W. E. Sanders
offers a prize for the biggest load
bought to Carnival.
The Essex Free Press of last week
peaks of a former resident as fol -
owe :—Rev. E. F. Armstrong has
een confined to the house the past
eek with a severe cold, which
threatened to develop into pneu-
onia. He is now somewhat im-
roved, but was unable to take his
ervices on Sunday last. Mr. Digby,
eppresentative for the Upper Canada
ible Society, occupied the pulpit of
Grace Methodist church at both ser -
ices for him.
The Y, M. B. C. held their annual
eeting in the Methodist church on
Friday. evening, Jan. 15th, when the
ollowing officers were elected for the
timing year •— President, E. M.
heeler ; vice Pres., N. McKee ; Sec.,
, N. Addy ; Treas., E. Stephenson ; t
Teacber, Mrs. Wm. Slemmon ; As- i
i
scant teacher, 6
e . McKay Convener
,
f Athletic hletic Oom
0. Hansu d
1 Con. 4 Social Come R. Hall ; Con. of
vangelistic Com., M. J. Slemmon.
Last week the referred to the success
of J. K. Brown in prize winning with
his cheese exhibit. Since that report
he has received three additional
specials as follows :-Windsor Salt
Cos„ prize of $10,00 ; J. B. Ford, De-
troit three piece carving set ; Hanson's
case of rennet from Little Falls, N. Y.
The latter are manufacturers of this
necessarg article to factories. Mr.
Brown is experiencing the truth of
the old addage "It never rains .but it
Lours," but we don't pity him a -bit.
In fact it serves him right.
HooxaY.— Two warmly contested
hockey matches were played here
last Saturday afternoon the first being -
between Trowbridge and Ethel, the
visitors being defeated by a score of
4 to 2. Following was the line up :—
Ethel Trowbridge
F. Cole Goal White
G. Cole Point T. Vines
R. Dunbar 0, Point T. Adams
N. Addy Rover G, Vines
P. Stephenson Center 0. Adams
N. McKee L. Wing Kidd
G. Dunbar R. Wing S. Reams
Referee C. Hiles, of Atwood, gave
good satisfaction to. both teams,
Following this came a match between
Atwood and a team picked from
Ethel and Trowbridge players.
When time was tip the score stood 2-
2. An extra 5 minutes was played
when the Atwood contingent scored
another goal•
ANDREW MCINNIS PASSES AWAY,—
Last Sunday morning Andrew Mc-
Iuuis, a well known resident of this
locality, passed away at the residence
of his son, aged 60 years, Funeral
took place Tuesday afternoon, Rev.
Mr. McCa11ooh conductingan ap-
propriete a
properate service. lutermeut was
made in Oratibrook cemetery, along-
side his wife, who predeceased him
by 7 years. Mr. McInnis was born in
Lanark Co. and came Westward when
5 years of age, was among the old
residents of Grey township. Deceased
was married some36 years ago to Miss
Scott. Two children survive, Wm„
on the 9111 Con, of Grey, and -Mrs.
James E. Brown, of Expanse, Sask.
Mr, Mclnniss' 111101eut was hardening
of the arteries with which he had
been poorly for' some time. His
brother Drumm lives at Oranbrook
and a sister, Mrs. Fulton, resides in .
Brussels. The subject of this notice
was a *member of the Presbyterian
Church and enjoyed the esteem of a
wide circle of friends. He taus up-
right, industrious and honorable in all
his dealings and his funeral Was large.
ly attended.
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