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VOL. 43 NO. 34
BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1$, 1915
W. H. IKERR, ,Proprietor
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Farmers' Accounts
Farmers' Accounts are given
special attention. Money loaned
to responsible farmers. Cheese
checks cashed, notes collected os
discounted.
Money deposited in our Savings
Bank returns you interest at 9�'Jo
and is ready when required.
Why not open a Savings Account
as a reserve to pay on your mort-
gage or to buy new implements?
We invite you to use as your
bank
The Bank of
Nova Scotia
'with which is united the
Metropolitan Bank
Capital - - - $ 6,600,000
Surplus - - - - 12,000,000
Total Resources over - - 90,000,000.
BRUSSELS BRANCH
F. H. Gilroy, Manager
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New Advertisements
Oils—Jas. Fox.
Notice—J. K. Brown.
Increased Prices—W. Wilton.
Cod Liver Extract—P.12 Smith,
Berkshire Hog—R.' L. McDonald,
Another Special—Family Theatre.
Patriotism and Production—Dept. of Agri-
culture.
3$tstricte�s
The Quarterly (Miele' Board of the
\Vruxetee M4thodiet church at their
hret meeting., expressed their high
appreciation of the services of Rev,
R. s, retained and gave him an
unanimous invitation to return for
the 4th year,
The many old friends of Mrs.
Robert Miller, of Toronto, will regret
to hear that she suffered a stroke
of paralysis several wises ago bobs
somewhat improved. She was. a
former highly esteemed resident of
this locality tor many years. Mr.
Miller was called here this week on
account of the serious illness of bis
Mother, John R. Miller, of Morris-
bank, who died early Wednesday
morning.
A special union service in corn.
rnemoration of The 100 years of
Peace between the British Empire
and United States of America was
held in the Presbyterian church on
Sunday evening and was largely at-
tended. ''L'he service was in charge of
Revds, Rohm te, Wesley and Lack -
lend the latter delivering a splendid
sermon taking for his text 1 Oor. 14-
33, "God is not the author of con-
fusion but of peace." Special singing
was rendered by the choir. Miss
Kate Hazlewood also contributed a
very choice solo.
Wroxeter
Geo. Jefferson, of Fordwich, spent
Sunday in the village.
Miss Edria Oart was a visitor in
Brussels from Friday until Sunday.
Geo. McIntosh, of Stratford, spent
Sunday at the home of Juo. Davidson.
W. Robinson was in St. Malys last
week attending the funeral of a
relative.
0. Harris, of Fordicb, visited over
Sunday at the home of his uncle, R.
Harris, of Howick.
Herbert Edgar returned to Ogema,
Sark„ on Monday and Gordan Willits
to Moes Batik, Sask., on Tuesday.
Mise Mary Gibson, assisted by Miss
Lila Kaake, conducted the Young
People's meeting in the Presbyterian
church on Sunday evening.
A Valentine Social, under the
auspices of the Young People's Society
of the Presbyterian church was held
in the basement of the church on
Monday evening, the proceeds $12.00
going to the Belgian Relief Fund.
Dr. G. P. Jackson -has disposed of
his house and practice here to Dr. A.
McLeod, cif Harriston, who took pos-
session last week. Dr. and Mrs.
Jackson will remain here for two
weeks before leaving for Toronto.
On the evening of Thursday 25th
inst., Wroxeter Skating Rink will be
in charge of the Red Cross. A fancy
dress skating party will be held and
proceeds go to the Red Cross Fund.
Droit -miss it. Admission only 10
cents.
A very successful Carnival was
held in the rink here on Thursday
evening when prizes were awarded to
the following :— Best National Oos-
tutne, Miss Maggie Sanderson (Eng-
land) ; Best dressed lady, Misses Ethel
Stott, Mina Douglas and Etta Smith ;
Best dressed gent, Burns Moffatt,
(gentleman) ; Best dressed girl, Mies
Jean Anderson (Indian); Best comic,
Cleve Stafford (clown). A couple
` ince was won by E. Kann and Sadie
White and in' the men's race, Ander-
son Black came' in first and Dail Reis
second. Judges were . Miss Me -
Laughlin turd Thos. Earl,. of Gorrie,
and Jno. Doig, Turnberry.
Bluevale
Quite a number from this locality
were, in attendance at the annual
meeting of the Howick Mutual Fire
Insurance Company, Thursday of last
week. It was held at Gorrie and was
marked by harmony and good fellow-
ship,
evening of this week an en-
tertainment will be held in the Metho-
dist church, at which a fine program
will be rendered, consisting of music,
a play entitled "The District School"
and an address by Rev. Mr. Hibbert, of
Wingham. Entertainment is under
the direction of 'The Willing Work—
ers." Spend Friday evening at the
church.
ROBT. A. BRUCE PASSES AWAY.—
Word was received last week by Ten
POST of the passing away of a former
resident of this locality in the person
of Robert A. Bruce, son of the late
Mex. Bruce, well known in Bluevale
and locality, Denise took place in
Seattle, Washington, U. S., on Feb.
2nd. - Mr. Bruce was 54 years, 2
months and 9 days old. He is well
remembered by the older folk in the
community and was a clever young
fellow when he lived here.
GOOD FOR BLIIEVALE AND LOOA-
LITY.—The members of the Women's
Lnstitute and the patriotic women
associated with them are new able to
announce that the collections for Red
Gross purposes -recently made reach-
ed the total of $15400, in Blnevale
and surrounding country. In ad-
dition to raising this sum the Red
Cross workers have forwarded a bale
of supplies valued at $90.00, besides
preparing 1500 yards of bandages.
Mts. Tate, Secretary of the Women's
Institute, has received a personal
letter of thanks from Red Cross
headquarters at Toronto expressing
appreciation of what the Bluevale
ladies have clone. The good work
will stili go on.
continue its seeelo0. Meniberehip of
the Literary Society is larger than it
has ever been since first organized
and ever meeting is marked by a
lar a attendance.
Dir. MoNALLY'el VI01T.—Laet Wed-
nesday, Dr. McNally, District Pt'ovin-
tial Officer of Health, cane to Blue -
vale on the invitation of the Literary
Society to deliver an address at their
weekly meeting on "Public Health,"
Dr. McNally proved an instructive
and pleasing speaker. He explained
the " machinery of the new Public
Health service which is now in
operation in Ontario, related the. find-
lugs of modern rnedical science as to
the origin and spread of communicable
diseases such ae measles, tuberculosis
and typhoid fever and described the
methods of prevention that are
recommended for the Monte and the
community. His iti811nctions, were
trade especially applicable to local
conditions showing that the greatest
danger to the health of the com-
munity lies in the sprotid of disease
germs throng) impute milk and
water. The milk is infected both by
unhealthy cows which are much more
numerous than is usually supposed
and by carelessness in handling and
lack of cleanliness in the stable. He
described a simple device by means
of which milk may be pastuerizedat
home thus making it perfectly safe
to use. The speaker estimated that
if the water in the wells in Blnevale
were analysed not; more than one in
three would be found fit to use. Ile
gave some very simple and practical
instructions for protecting wells from
pollution at the surface which is the
common cause of impure water and
told the audience an easy method of
purifying water of the most doubtful
quality by simply adding a small a-
mount of bleaching powder or chloride
of Bine in a weak solution. Rev.
Orawford Tate moved a vote ofthanks
to Dr. McNally for his helpful ad-
dress.
LITERARY SOCIETY.—The program
last week was one of the best that has
been given this Winter. Tom Mc-
Donald_ of Molesworth, sang a song,
"Just Like Bele' at Haute" which is.
said to have been sung by the Black
Watch regiment when going into
action and was forded to respond to
the prolonged applause with "The
iiighlandman's Toast." Messrs. Spear
and Kerney delighted their hearers as
usual with their violin numbers.
Miss Lillian ,McCall gave an unusually
pleasing piano solo. ."The Cavalier."
Miss EvaaDuff sang, "'The Friar in
Orders Gray." Bluevale Literary
Band played better than ever. There
was a tnixed quartette, "Inn 'the
Gloaming," sung by Misses Aitchison
and Messer and W. Spele and li.
Haney. One of the popular numbers
of the evening was the duet "When
you wore a tulip and I wet e a big,
red' rime," given by Ibiies Carne
Diamond and Harold Thompson in
costume. The singers were reuttlled
by the audience and forced to repeat
the chorus. Next week the meeting
will be held on Monday night, Feb.
22, when Blnevale Parliament will
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• • •announce that having -finished up the Poultry business
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• • nese again. We will be pleased to welcome all our old custom-
• ars and as many new ones as possible, and will do our best to
•give everybody fair treatment.
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• In accordance with the adoption by The Canadian Produce
• Association of buying.? roduoa on QUALITY payment we have
• decided to keep in line and will grade both Butter and Eggs
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and pay for same on this basis.' For this week we will pay the
• following cash prices :—
O ' Extras No. 1 No. 2
• EGGS 810 , 290 250 -
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that with a little co-operation 80% of the Butter
® believe
trade lin this section will grade. Extra in a shot G while.
• We have received a large number of Patent Egg Candling
O Machines from the Government for distribution and any • farm-
• er or merchant can have one by calling at Emporium.
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Tllureday afternoon to Listowel
cemetery. Rev. Mr, ,McCulloch ecn-
ducthd the service. The bereaved are
sympathised with le thole sorrow,
UNION OIITJRCn ANNIVERSARY,
Sabbath. ,February 28111 and Monday
March 1st are the days chosen foe
Union Church (11th Con., Grey Town-
ship). Anniversary. Rev. E. F. Arm-
strong, a format' beloved pastor. now
stationed at Essex, will be the preach-
er of the day at 10.80 and 7.80 o'clock
and he is a good one. Extra music
will be rendered and the offering,
which is expected to be good, will ap-
,ply on the Building Fund. After a
choice supper Monday evening served
promptly in the church school room,
l'i'oin 0 to 8, the literitry and musical
feast will be given in the auditorium.
Miss Pearl Hiles, of Kincardine, who
is a gold medalist in Elocution, will
give readings ; R. Ashton, of Gorrie,
the sweet violin player, instru-
mentals ; Revds. Messrs. Armstrong,
Lundy and Wren addresses ; and Miss
Beatrice Whitfield, H. Sperling, of
Gorrie, and a Stratford Trio will con-
tribute vocal numbers, constituting a
program everybody should hear.
Rev. A. I. McKelvey, the pastor, will
occupy the chair. Joseph Whitfield
is Secretary -Treasurer of the Board.
Many of the former parishioners and
friends of Rev, Mr. Armstrong will be
glad to greet him once mote,
Grey
The person who lifted the canthook from
alongside Allan Lamont's mail box will con-
fer
with the by It et Tit J. R, Brawn, Bthel.asela,
John Selling has hired with Jno.
Pearson for another year. He is a
good boy and a splendid worker.
Iva, daughter of Ivie and Mrs.
Campbell, has been quite poorly but
we hope speedy convalescence will
follow.
THE POST is glad to report improve-
ment in the health of James Atm -
strong. Otto Con., and we hope be will
soon be o. k.
Mrs. Leonard A. Wright, of Oar -
berry, Manitoba, arrived. on Satur-
day for an extended visit with her
parents, Hector and Mrs. McQuarrie.
Misses Armstrong, of Auburn, and
Bielby, of Blyth locality, were the
guests of Misses Bertha and Beatrice
Armstrong, 9th Ooo., during the past
week.
Auction Sale of Farm Stock and
grain at the "Botz" farm, 111,h Con.,
on Tuesdayafteruoon next, 23rd inst.,
at 1 p. nL Dickson Bros. are the
proprietors of the sale.
9 thoro' bred Berkshire hog has
been purchased by Robert L. Mc-
Donald. It's sire was imported and
was owned by J. S. Cowan, the well
known Berkshire breeder, of Elam
township.
Athol. son of R. L. and Mrs. Mc-
Donald, Oth Oon., has been bothered
with his throat for some months but
we hope the coming of warmer
weather will remove the trouble and
that his voice will be as melodious as
ever.
On Tuesday evening, March 9th, a
Hot Supper will be served at the home
of Chas. and Mrs. Knight, 10th Oon.
followed by a short, crisp ptomain.
Pt of the evening will go into
a fund for enlarging and improving
the Methodist church horse shed at
Oranhrook. Mark down the date.
An interesting and -instructive time
was enjoyed at Role's church on Tues-
day evening, when Rev. D. Wren
gave a fine 'lecture orf "Germany."
Readings were given by Miss Mary
Johnston and Rev. Mr. McKelvey,
solo by Miss Spence, Ethel and duets
by 3. W. and Mrs. Morrison. The
pastor presided. Proceeds about
$12 00.
SCHOOL REPORT. —Following is the
report of S. 5 No. 8, Grey, for the
past six weeks honors 75 pass 50.--
15 IV.—Exautiueil fn Comp., Spell.,
Geo;, bleu,., Ao t. Arith., Giaru•-0.
Smith 08, A. 0sielilf57, J. McFarlane
50. Jr. III.—hkamined in same sub-
jects as rnlL't it wit It exception of Gram.
W, Smith 80, W. McDonald 85, 18.
Smith '72, A. Deitner 30. Se. II.—Ex-
anrined: in Spell.. Gen., Art, Metn.,
Aiith., Onmp.—R. McFarlane 07, 0.
Deilnar 01, Jr, 1L—l8xamined in
same snbjecte—E. Smith 00, 0, Steen -
82, W. Bishop 48, 0. Cardiff 45.
Primary -Excellent Melville Lamont
Gard—},aura Tioroboll, Maty' Deit-
ner. T. ARMSTRONG, Teacher.
bro. R. MILLER SRIGIOVSLY TL4,-
We are sorry to state that John R.
Miller, an old and well known resident
of this locality, is dangerously ill at
his (come, North Boundary, of Morris
township, from' blood poisoning, It
showed first in his left hand and de-
spite all preventatives followed up
the arm and has caused much anxiety
to all concerned, Mr, Miller was at
Gorrie Thursday of last week attend-
ing to his duties as President of the
Howick Mutual Fire Insurance Co.,
but, owing to the pain in his hand,
returned home before the annual
meeting was held that afternoon.
Since the above was put in type Mr.
Miller passed away, dying early
Wednesday morning in his 85th year.
Funeral will take place Friday after-
noon to Wroxeter cemetery, Ser-
vice at his late residence at 1 p. m.
An extended obituary will be given
in the next issue of THE POST.
Walton
Next Sabbath morning Communion
service will be held in Duff's church.
Mies Maggie McDonald is homefrom
her visit to Seaforth and Egmond-
ville.
Mies Maggie McDonald is home
from her visit to Seaforth and Eg-
mondville. -
Next Sabbath morning Communion
service will be held in Duff's church,
at 11 o'clock.• Preparatory service
Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.
Thursday afternoon of next week
the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will meet at the home of Mrs.
Juo, Bennett to further the interests
of the Red Oross work. A cordial
invitation extended to all.
Thursday afternoon of next week
the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
thumb will meet at the home of Mrs.
John Bennett to further the interests
of the Red Cross work. A cordial in-
vitation extended to all.
FIRE.—The barn at the rear of what
is known as the McKim property was
burned down last, Saturday night and
for a time threatened to prove serious
to other properties. Building was
used as a storehouse by W. G. Neal,
merchant and the cause of the fire is a
problem. It was one of the oldest
buildings in Walton and had weather-
ed many a storm in the past 50 years.
Something should be done to provide
better fire protection.
HOCKEY MATCH. — The return
Hockey game between Monkton and
Walton took place here Wednesday
of last week, was rather close and in-
teresting, the final score being 4-2 in
favor of Walton. As our boys were
defeated in Monkton the Saturday
previous. this leaves the teams a tie
which will likely be played off in Mil-
verton. The rink committee of Mil-
verton purpose holding a Carnival the
latter part of this month and have of-
fered to run a special train from Wal-
ton if a game can be arranged be-
tween the two teams. Our boys put-'
pose accepting the offer in which case
Walton will be well represented at
Milverton. The line up was :—
ROBERT °LOSE PASSES AWAY.—Last
Tuesday after noon, Robert Close,. a
well known resident of Grey town
ship, died at his home, Lot 28, Con. 0,
aged 68 years, 5 months and 11 days.
He had been in poor health for about
a year but was only confined to bed
for 8 or 4 days. Mr. Close was born
in Addington Co., Ont., where he was
married 86 years ago to Miss Margaret
Walker, who with 4 sons (thigh, of
Rattan', Alta. ; Archie, with the 2nd
Overseas Contingent at Montreal ;
Alva, of Mervin, Sask. ; and Willie,
at home) and 2 daughters (Mrs. Geo.
A. Hanna, of Vanguard, Sask. ; and
Mrs. R. Pirie, eP Trowbridge) survive.
Mr. and Mrs. Close came to Grey
township in 1801 and have resided
there continuously. Deceased was an
industrious, honest and honorable
man who was respected by a, large
chole of friends and aequamtances.
He belonged to the Presbyterian
church and was an active member of
the Liberal party. Funeral took place
Walton Monkton
R. Turvey goal 7. Ellicott
E. Ewalt point P. Rankin
H. Bolger c. point 11. House
A. McLeod rover E. Yatzh
H. Hoover 1 wing W. Merryfleld
J. Garter centre A, Holman
H. Grigg r wing F. Holman
Referee al. E. Belcher, of Monkton.
Moncrieff
Next Sabbath the regular Com-
munion service will be held in the
Presbyterian church here.
Owing to the preparatory service
being held in Knox church on Satur-
day afternoon of this week the Heart
and Hand Mission Band will not meet
until a week later viz Saturday, 27th
inst., at 2 o'clock.
Tuesday evening of next week Rev.
D. Wren, of Brussels, will deliver bis
interesting lecture on "Germany and
her place in the great war" in the
church here under the auspices of the
Adult Bible class. A musical pro-
gram will also be rendered. Pro-
ceeds will go to the Red Cross Fund.
Morris
Morrie lent a hand last Saturday
night when Walton was threatened
by fire.
We are. sorry to hear that Mrs.
James Nichol, 0th line, is seriously ill
but we hope a change for the better
may speedily ensue.
An old resident of the 6th line, in
the person of John Mooney, does not
show the improvement in health bis
many friends would be glad to see
but we hopeSpriug coming will help
him.
Jos. McKinney has just returned
from a visit in Toronto. While there
he purchased a thorn'bred Short Horn
Durham Bull. "Wasford Bugler" is
his name and it is a fine animal, weigh-
ing about 1,000 pounds at 15 months
old.
This week Reeve Shortreed had a
bee hauling the Milton pressed brick
from the 0. P. R. car at Walton for
his proposed new residence to be
erected this corning season. The
gravel is hauled and work will begin
as soon as Spring opens up. It will
be a modern home.
The people of the Jackson appoint-
ment are pleased to hear that Rev.
George Jewitt, of Blyth, has accepted
the invitation from the Official Board
to continue as pastor for the next
Conference year, commencing in June.
Jackson's appointment belongs to
Blyth circuit. Bev. Mr. Jewitt is do-
ing faithful work.
Jamestown
A bale of clothing, etc., was shipped
by the Jamestown Women's Institute
to the poor of Toronto.
Rev. M1'. Thompson, of Blnevale,
will conduct the service in Victoria
Hall next Sabbath evening.
Don't forget the Auction Sale at
Mrs. Edward Bryans' Fi•idtty of this
week. It will be unreserved as farm
has been sold.
Mrs. Duncan McDonald and Miss
Dunelda and Miss Nellie Miller spent
a week with &lis. McAllister at St.
Augustine.
We were pleased to hear of the ac-
clamation return of J. R. Miller and
Jno. A, Bryans to the Howick.Mutual
Board for another term.
Women's Institute will meet next
Thursday afternoon. Topics for dis-
cussion "Suggestions fol use of stale
bread," and "Advantages of living on
the faxen."
A debate will be held in Victoria
hlttll Friday evening of this week on
Lire subject "18 life of 40 yenta ago or
today preferable ?" Debaters will be
D. McDonald and. T. Smith
and W.
Moses and T. Wilson.
A Goderioh item of interest to peo-
ple around here says :—J. Calvin Outt
has tetuened from Toronto, where he
has been taking a three months' treat-
ment foe his nerves in the General
Hospital. His manly friends are glad
to see a great improvement in his
condi tion.
A FINE T1atE.—Tuesday, Feb. 9th,
a few of the neighbors gathered- at
the home of S. and Mrs. Burke, where
an enjoyable time was spent by every-
body. A choice program of solos, in-
strumentals and duets was rendered
by different members of the gather.
'
ing. When it Cattle e ng Mrs.
Burke treated all present to a good
oyster supper, which everybody en-
joyed. This is not the first time the
neighbors have had the pleasure of
spending an evening with the Burke
family and hope it wont be the last
as they are right
royal enter
tainer
s.
The singing of "God avethe King"
brought the evening's fun to a close,
Cranbrook
Wtu. Rathwetl is visiting at Listo-
wel this week.
Thomas Brown, of North Dakota,
is visiting his cousin, Dave Brown,
12th Cori.
P. Ament's men have finished
cutting Jacob Ziegler's bush next to
the road on the 14th Con.
Miss A. Menzies, of Cranbrook, is
visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr. and
Mrs. Eckmier, Douro street, Stratford.
Next Sabbath afternoon Rev. Mr.
Hibbert, of Wingham, will occupy
the pulpit of the Methodist church
next Sunday afternoon.
The Red Cross entertainment an-
nounced to be held in Knox church
Friday evening of this week has been
postponed for two weeks.
A tine time was spent at the Box
Social held Thursday, evening of last
week at the home of Wm. and Mrs.
Alderson. An impromptu pro-
gram was well carried out with
Rev. D. Wren in the chair. In addi-
tion to local talent Mise Beatrice
Whitfield rendered choice vocal selec-
tions. The boxes which were beauti-
fully decorated sold ab 25c and the
partnerships merle some fun. Some
social games were' also played. A
hearty vote of thanks was passed to
Mr. and Mrs. Alderson for the jolly
good time. Proceeds $12.00.
tante of fends hence the usual paster
offering will be taken next Sabbath.
A very enjoyable time was spent
in the Township Hall last Friday
evening when an entertainment was
held under the auspices of the Sun-
shine Bible Class of the Methodist
Sabbath School, Program consisted
of readings by Misses Bernice Cole,
Ella Pearson and E. 0, Chambers;
selections by the Orchestra ; solo,
Miss Spence ; and a dialogue "Scene
in a Railway etabion," given by Mr's.
Jno. Lamont Miss Bertha Cole and
Jno. McDonald, A. H. McDonald,
Wm. ii.rauter and Alvin Fletcher.
The program was well rendered and
highly appreciated. Much interest
was also manifested in a guessing
contest, Rev. I. A. McKelvey acts
as Chairman. Proceeds 510.70.
Belgrave
A Social, under the auspices of Bel -
grave Women's Missionary Society of
the Methodist church, will be held at
the home of W. J. Procter, 4th line,
Morris. Friday evening of next week.
Everybody will be made welcome.
Wingham
Several members of the I. 0. 0. P.
attended the funeral of one of their
brethren in 'Teeswater on Sunday.
They stated that the roads were in
bad condition.
Many odd jobs have been given to
those out of work by the Patriotic
Fund, such as clearing up the side-
walks and streets and getting out ice
for different storehouses. •
Farmers here state that they intend
doubling their crops this year and
breaking up a lot of land that has re-
cently been in pasture and some on
which there is a little bush.
Harold Hinchcliffe arrived home
from London, where he recently pass-
ed his examination for Sergeant. He
will start to help drill recruits here
next week. He is only 18 years of age.
Friday afternoon many friends at-
tended the funeral of the late Thos.
Hart, from the residence of his son-in-
law, Mr. Doubledee. Deceased was in
the 75th year of his age and a citizen
who was highly respected, both by
the citizens of the town and residents
in the vicinity. The remains were in-
terred in Wingham cemetery, Rev, J.
W. Hibbert of the Methodist church,
officiating,.
Friday night the armories here were
full of young folks who passed the
time away in "tripping the light fan-
tastic to the music of an outside or-
chestra. The dance was arranged by
the Red Cross Society for the benefit
of the Belgians, The tickets cost
$1.00 and many were bought although
the purchasers did not attend but
gave readily for the cause. Following
committee arranged the entertain-
ment, R. D. Burkett, R. S. Killop, 0.
E. McLean, M. White, R. L. Mitchell,
0. L. Pender.
Ethel '
Miss Jewitt, of Blyth, is visiting her
uncle, Wm. Hall for a week or two.
Miss Mary McDonald is away on a
holiday visit with her brother at
Acton.
Miss Spence sang a solo at the
Entertainment given at Roe's church
on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. J. K. Brown and Miss Emma
Buttrey have been away for a couple
of weeks visiting the former's sisters,
Mesdames Snider, at Woodbridge.
Fearing a recurrence of a mental
trnpble from which he suffered much
several years ago, Peter Longeway,
aged 85, committed suicide ,at Flint,
Mich„ on Tuesday of last week by
taking poison. The man's home is at
Stratford, Out., where his mother is
reported to be critically ill.
Tuesday a successful operation was
performed on Miss Ella Hansuld, ab
her hone here for appendicitis. She
had been teaching school at Charing
Cross, Kent Co, and had been bother-
ed on occasions from the ailment
hence the deciaion for its removal.
The many friends of Miss Hansuld
wish her a speedy return to A 1
health.
Next Sabbath evening the Women's
Missionary Society of the Methodist
church will- hold their anniversary,
The pastor will preach a special ser-
mon and a warmed peoples' general
choir will
lead the praise aer neral
vito The
oflieers are asking ,for early remit,~
Jackson; I3. W, Edgar, Alex.. MoKer-
cher, Jas. Kirton and Ino. A. Bryans.•
Auditors, T. G. Shearer and T. R.
Bennett. W. M. Sinclair, Brussels, is
the Solicitor. W, S. McKercher, the
well known Secretary has held this
important office for 25 years and does
his work with neatness, exactness and
dispatch. His salary is $11000, The
office building located et Wroxeter
was built by Cite Oompany And hence
is laid out to suit the comfort and con-
venience of the Board and officers.
There are 15 agents engaged with the
Company,
W. H. Kerr, of THE POST, was elect-
ed chairman and the business of the
meeting proceeded. Ot motion of
Messrs. Musgrove and Harris, 7. R.
Miller and Jno. A. Bryans, the retir-
ing Directors, were re-elected and
Messrs. Shearer and Bennett were re-
appointed Auditors.
This cleared the slate inshort order
so a program of short, snappy, sug-
gestive speeches, all impromptu, fol-
lowed for an Hour, Tho gentlemen
who spoke were Jno. Stewart, W. H.
Gregg, J. W. Gamble, J. A. Bryans,
Reeve Harding, Auditors Shearer and
Bennett, 7, McGuire, H. R. Spence,
Director Edgar, Vioe-President Jack-
son, A. McEwen and J, H. Johnston.
In response to an inquiry from Mr.
Stewart as to who were present at
the fleet meeting of the Oompany,
Jno. MOGltire, A. McDermott, W.
Montgomery and Jno. Stewart stood
upThe meeting which was pronounced
to be the most harmonious and pleas-
ing of a long series was concluded by
a vote of thanks to the chairman and
the 'hearty singing of the National
An them.
Mrs, John Turnbull and son
Douglas, of St. Marys, are spending
the Winter in Florida.
There died on Friday, Feb. 12th,
Mary A. Davidson, widow of the late
John Hamilton, in her 71st year.
The funeral took place Tuesday after-
noon from her late residence on the
Mitchell gravel road to Atwood ceme-
tery and was largely attended. Rev.
D. W. S. Urquhart, of Collingwood,
and Rev. J. M. Nichol, of Listowel,
officiating.
HUWICN MUTUAL FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY
The usual interest that centres
round the holding of the annual meet-
ing does not wane with the passing
years and it was no surprise to find a
well filled Hall at Gorrie on Thursday
afternoon of last week, the date set
for the aunual accounting of this
popular and well managed Company.
As the veteran President, Jno. R.
Miller, was not feeling in as good
vigor as usual, Vice -President, John
Jackson, of Harriston, presided and
after a few appropriate remarks called
for the minutes, which were read by
Secretary W. S. Mc1Sercher and were
confirmed.
Auditor T. R. Bennett, of Wing -
ham, presented the Auditors' Report,
with several practical suggestions to
Board and compliments to the Secre-
tary -Treasurer. On motion the re-
port was accepted and adopted. From
it are gleaned some interesting par-
ticulate to the readers of THE Posr as
follows :—This was the 42nd report as
the Society was established in 1875 and
President Miller has been a member
of the Board continuously,- the only
one left of the stalwarts who organiz-
ed it and carried it forward with so
much success. The Howiek Mutual
stands third in the Ptovinoe, the
Sydenham and Farmers' Central hold-
ing a small margin for 1st and 2nd
place. Amount at risk, $11,300,782 ;
Assets, $532,634.
The number of policies issued during
the past year was 1587 and the num-
ber In force at the end of the year was
5542. The amount of insurance writ-
ten was $3,150,925.00 ; the amount ex-
pired and cancelled was $2,880,955.00 ;
leaving the net amount in force at the
close of the year $11,800,782.00,
being an increase for the year of
$269,970.00 in the amount at risk.
The premium notes held by the Com-
pany amount to $565,089.10 and the
amount available on said notes is
$509,406.44. The amount paid for
losses on buildings and their contents
caused by lightning was $2380,50 ; live
stock killed by lightning in the fields,
$2992.45; losses from stoves, stovepipes
and chimneys, $4779,30; sparks from
engines, $2441.00 ; unknown, $108L50 ;
other causes, $610.50.
Directors are 0--3, li, Miller, Jnoo
PATRIOTISM AND PRODUCTION
We wish to call the special at-
tention of the public, especially the
farming community, to the advertise-
ment on page $ of this issue. It
places emphasis on the necessity of
using the right kind of seed and the
problem of Faint Labor. Both of
these subjects are dealt with more
fully in the Agricultural War Book,
the Seed question being treated at
length commencing on page 81. Prof.
Zavitz, of the Ontario Agricultural
College, deals with the Canadian
grown root seed on page 182 and on
page 77 may be found an interesting
article on the Farm Labor problem.
Read the advt. and get the book if
not already in your possession. It
may mean many dollars to you in
1915.
Grey Council
Municipal Council of the Township
of Grey, met in the Township Hall,
Ethel, Feb. Sth. Members all present.
The minutes of the previous meeting
read and adopted.
Auditors presented their reporb of
the finances of the Township for the
year 1914. Report was adopted and
25 copies ordered to be printed.
Clerk was instructed to prepare a
By-law in accordance with "The
Snow Fences Act, R. S. 0., 1914," deal-
ing with the fences along the roads
which cause obstruction to the roads
in Winter by accumulation of snow.
Following accounts were presented
and ordered to be paid :—John Wes-
ley McKay, overseeiug gravelling on
sideroad 5, Oon. 17, $5.75 ; Jas. Mc-
Kay, gravel, $21.15 ; Wm. Grainger,
part payment of tile drain on Howlett
bdy., $10,00 ; John McDonald, lumber,
$6.60 ; Treas. Elms, balance on bdy.,
$16.48 ; P. J. Bishop, Collector, pos-
tage and stationery, $2.50 ; John
Alexander, lamb killed by dogs, $2.00;
Edward Fulton, salary, Auditor,
$15.00; Wm, T. Spence, salary,
Auditor, $15.00 ; stationery, 70o ; Dr.
M. Ferguson, disinfectants and anti-
toxin, $24.10 ; C. Eckmier, commuted
Statute Labor, $10.00 ; Treas. Morris,
balance on bdy., $68.75.
Council adjourned to meet Monday
March 8th.
A. H. MACDONALD, Clerk.
Hicks' Forecasts
The second reactionary storm per-
iod falls centrally on the 12th, 13th
and 14th. Venus disturbance will
still contribute its influence, in con-
nectbon with the moon's conjunction
with earth and sun on the 13th.
This oonjnuotion of moon, earth and
sun is at an eclipse node and will
make itself felt in aggravating storms
and seismic disturbances. A wave of
mer weather,falling barometer
wetr metas.
and sudden severe storms of wind and
rain followed by snow and cold will
torch moat sections—beginning far
Went on and touching the 12th, 13th
and 14th, The second regular storm
period is central on the 19th extend-
ing its ifiBence from the 16th to
the i,.n 21st. The Venus period culmin-
ates ab this period blending with on-
coming vernal egninoetical period, all
uniting with the regular vulcan
perturbation. The moon is on the
celestial equator on the 10th and at
first quarter on the 21st. Look for
change to much warmer with falling
barometer and possibly electrical
storms, the first days of this period
as the moon is moving from South to .
North declination, bringing warm
electrical currents from the South,
The 18th, 10th and 20th are the
culminating days of this period. On
and touching these days storms of
greater or less severity will make
their transit from West to East
across the country. They will begin
in the form of cloudiness and rain
but will turn to snow on the Western
flanks, attended by rising barometer
and change to cold, North westerly '
winds and clearing skies, Sharp cold
will prevail generally ab the windup
of this period,