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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1915-3-4, Page 1'VOL,. 43 NO, 36 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, TH!RSDA Y, MARCH 4, 1915 • •••••••••••••••••••••••••f •••••••R•••••••••••••••••• • a ♦ • • • N 4 •• • • • • Z �a s a • • ••42 East Huron Prociuce Ernporium .p ♦ a TIB3 EAST HURON PRODUCE EMPORIUM wishes to • announce that having iinished up the Poultry business • � o' f 1014 we aro now turning our attention to the buy- • ing of Eggs and have added Dairy Butter to our buss- • nese again, We will be pleased to welcome all erre old custom- • • ere and as teeny new ones as possible, and will do our best to • give everybody fair treatment, o o Ir] accordance with the adoption by The Canadian Produce • Association of buying Produce on QUALITY payment we have a decided to keep in line and will grade both Butter and Eggs v, and pay for same on this basis. For this' week we will pay the • following cash prides ; ♦ Extras No. 1 No. 2 42 EGGS ... ............ 280 260 22c • BUTTER ,... ...... 27c 25c . 22c es e We will have tables allowing clearly the- eorrectgrading * and invite farmers to cull and examine our different grades. e We believe that with a little co-operation 80% of the Butter '0 made in this section will grade Extra in a short while. • We have received'a large number of Patent Egg Candling • Macbinesfeom the Government for distribution and any farm - o er or inerchaut can have one by calling at Emporium. • • • •• • •• • • • f • • • ® ROBT. THOMSON Brussels • •••♦•••••••••••••••i•••••♦ ••••••••••♦•••H•••••••••• •+•+•+•+•44444.4644+•+•+•+44 fr+•+•444+1.04+•+•.14+•+•+•+ + 4. + • + • + • 4. • 4 + • + • 0 + 1 F • • Spriiig • •••• Look Listen 1300K YOUR ORISER NOW FOR YOUR 0 • • • • + • •• 4• • • .4' •` .• 4 f • • Suits Tailored to your measure in Two Weeks' time. Our Spring Cloths here in all the Newest Colorings Spring wear, including PUTTY, WET SAND, BELGIUM BLUE, BATTLESHIP GREY, GREENS. The Spring Fashion Plates have arrived and we have already booked a number of orders, Cloth, Lining and all Workman- : ship guaranteed. • a • + 1 + ♦ 4. 4- • e • + 0 • 4. 412 b • A + e are • .F L • for • • • ♦ r • • 'a Men and Young Men What .;about Your Spring Suit for faster ? Our Spring stock is arriving daily and a look through our Fancy Suitings would gladden the heart of any man who has an eye for the beautiful. We want every man and young man to come irr and in- spect our line of Made in Brussels Suits WE ARE MAKING SPECIAL SUIT OFFERS OF • •• • • 4 4. 1. 4. • •• •• • • •• •• • �b • ♦ • • Eggs, Farmers' Accounts Farmers' Accounts are given special attention. Money loaned to responsible farmers. Cheese checks cashed, notes collected on discounted. Money deposited in our Saves e Hank returns you interest at 3% and is ready when required. Whynotopen a SavingsAccouat as a reserve to pay on your mort- gage oregage or to buy new implements? banWe invite you to use as your/ k The Bank of Nova a Scotia. with which is united the Metropolitan Bank Capital - - 6 0,500,000 Surplus - - - 12,000,000 Total Resources over - - 90,000,000 BRUSSELS BRANCH F. E. Gilroy, Manager 100 New Advertisements Auction sole -Thos, Bird. Spring sults-D. ti. Roca. Money wanted -Ton Poem. Statement -Standard Bunk. Spring dyeing -F. R. Smith, Cattle for Bale -Jacor, Fischer, Court of Revision -F. S. Scott. Pinyour faith. -:Dept. of Agriculture. strict , eths Qraiibreek , Mrs. (Rev,) McCulloch is-spetrtlinga few days in Toronto.. Rev. Mr: McCulloch attended Pres- bytery at Wingliam this week. Rev. Mr. Lundy, of Walton, was a visitor at the manse this week. H andrs M Uarter, f o Avonton are visiting at Chas, A s. - gI s der on' Miss Bullard, ofWinthrop, is visit- ing her sister, Mrs. Harold Sinalidon. 1Vlise Emma Hunter attended the Millinery Openings in Toronto last week. Quite a number from here took in the Entertainment at Union last Monday night. Real estate has taken another boom in Cranbrook. Get busy and pick out your lot, "Andy." Do not forget the Entertainment in the Presbyterian church Friday even- ing next, March 5th. Last Sabbath morning Rev. Mr. Mann, of Brussels, preached in the Presbyterian church. Rev. Mr. Mc- Oulloch took his work at Brussels. At the Methodist chnrch Sunday afternoon Messrs. Lightfoot and Hohnstein, of Stratford, gave two choice solos. The pastor preached an able discourser Walton Walton Women's Institute packed and shipped a bale of hospital neces- sities to Termite for the Red Owes work last week. Well done. Monday evening Rev. R. A. Lundy was at Union church anniversary, Ethel circuit, and Tuesday he attend- ed Maitland Presbytery at 1.Vinghain. The regular monthly meeting of the womenaDot's ccl will be held next Wednesday, 10th inst., at. 2 o'clork. Program of the W. M. S. will be :—Bible reading "Healing the sick," by Mr's. Enoch Olark ; "Treat - meet of the sick by Ohristian people," Mrs. F.'rgueno ; and "Missionary Doctors," elm. Souter. Ladies' Aid nicety at B p. m. The Pnblic School Concert held in the A. O. U. W. Hall last Friday evening was a very pleasant affair. Perigee in wns most enjoyable Rev, Air. Lundy made a good chairman. 131111,804 burs put oil "The trial of the Kaiser" and did it well. The teachers and pupils of the school esteem very highly their tallithim in corning to Walton. Proceeds of Concert. about $17 00. Wroxeter bliss Lilo. McNaughton has gone to London where she will spend a month. Amos and Alts. Gofton left on Mon- day fair their future home in Dakota. Mrs. R. B. Harris, of Tornnto, is visiting relatives and old friends in this vicinity. Percy iiaiastock and Geo. Jaffee - eon, of Fordwic'li, Were visitors in the Ai 4Or00 Up village issDasyWilo Mise Daisy and Wilson has returned herto the village is preparing for • Spring Millinery Openings. + Our $22.00 Suit is a Winner W. and Meta Carter mud little 4• . Bateman, returned to their home in 40 Bateman, Sask., on Saturday. 4.We would be pleased to have you call before plac- Hospital, Maggie of the Western ! • Ing your order, of last week at her home in Howiok 4. Peter Milligan of Brussels, a form- • d +++ M'1 ++++'I p et' resident here has purchased Walter 4. Stafford's residence near the Market 4.• Square. • The Mrs. Wesley, Mrs, T. G. Iienipbiil, • Misses Elda and Kate, Hazlewood mud Bi JeannetteRitchie Ritr. ] are attending + g the • D mfniot 111 o Alliance Convention1 + D.C. Ross • Store. n Tor- ; onto this week. v k. Thos. Savage, manager of the rink, gave the proceeds of last Thursday i VVe always pay the highest price for Butter and evening's Orating which amounted to • $$.00, to the Red Cross fund. Good 44+•44,144444.144444.1444+0.14 +•4444444.•+•+•••*•14+..•4f1.• for hIw, W, H, .KERR, Proprietor Three bales, eonsiethtg of hospital supplies and clothing, were shipped by the Red Oros Society of this place to Toronto last week, Mrs, Wesley, assisted by Alex. Sanderson, e rete, oonductgd the 'Young People's meeting in the Presbyterian church on Sunday evening. Topic was "Medical Missions of the Presby- terian tburch." An auetiou sale of the property of the late Geo. Niobolson was held last Friday afternoon, The residence on Howick street, was pur'ohaaetl by W. 1E. Vian Velsor, Ethel Grey Township Council will meet here Monday. John McDoi old is away this week attending.. the Dominion Alliance Oonvention in Toronto, Rev. Mr, Mann, of Brussels, took the service in the Presbyterian church trete last Sabbath afternoon. We are glad to see Tyros. Vodden able to be about as of yore after, his close call by accident in Toronto, The usual Sabbath evening service in the Methodist church here was can- celled last Sunday on account of the anniversary at Union, at which a number attended from here. Rev. E, F', Armstrong, of Essex, renewed aequaintanoe with some of his old parishioners here on Monday afternoon. None were more pleased to have him call than Mrs. Aures, who is a young lady of 80 and Mrs. Jamie. - son, who bas been confined to the house for a couple of years and reeeut ly lost her sight. ]lox soa1AL.—Thursday evening of next week the I de an e n tPOres Foresters will give a Box Social in theDtlwo h Hal[ opening at 7.30 o'clock Che tical of the Kaiser" will be one of the chief items on the program. It will be put on by Brussels Continuation boys. Musical and literary numbers will also be given, • Admission25 cents, Ladies will supply the boxes. Everybody will be welcome. • John Savage, who had been lying ill at his. brother Joseph's home on•tbe 6th Con.' for past 'couple .of, months, passed aWay'on Tltiusday'evehing of last•week, in bis 51st year.— He had. ,lived around here all his life and' was never, married. ,Be lived Moneta his farm on the 6th,. Con, until the time of his last illness when he went to his brother's place. Funeral took place Monday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. Shaw, of Atwood, assisted by Rev. McKelvey, of Ethel. The funer- al was atter d b t ed a large circle cls of g neighbors and friends. ends. Interment s nt tookat lace Mount p M u t Pleasant ceme- tery, Ethel. Thursday evening the members of the Adult Bible Class of the Methodist Sunday School met at the home of Wm, and Mrs. Hall, for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year. Officers elected were :—Presi- dent, S. Howlett ; Vice -Pres., G. W. Pollard ; Secretary, Miss M. Hansuld ; Treasurer, H, Dobson ; Teacher, Mrs. Wm. Hall ; Asst. -Teacher, Mee. John McDonald ; Convenor, of Membership Committee, E. Sanders ; Con. of De. votional Com., Mrs. S. S. Cole; Qon, of Social Com., Mrs. G. W. Pollard, After the business of the evening had been settled the genial host and hostess entertained with games and social chat. After a tasty lunch was served, all repaired to their several homes in sleighs provided by H. Dobson and O. Eckinier, Grey An excellent report of Union Ohurch successful Anniversary will appear in next issue. Epworth League will be held at Un - inn Ohureh next Sunday evening at 7.80. Mrs, Thos. Doherty has -charge of thei meet n . g Wm. Grey,of Stratford, t d visited his brother-in-law, Hugh Richmond,nf Silver Corners, over last Sunday. He attended the Union Anniversary services. Mrs. Moore, of Goderich, has been vial ting her cousin, Miss Laura Speiran, for the past week or two. She sang several solos at the Union Anniversary services. There was no service in Roe's church last Sunday because of the Anniversary services at Union. Those who went to Union felt they were well repaid for their trip. A clearing Auction Sale of Farm stock, implements, etc., is anlronnc- ed by Lorne Addle, Lot 4, Con. 13, Grey for Wednesday, March 17th, at 1 p. in. Mr. Addie has rented itis farm to W. Blinco, of Atwood, hence the sale will be unreserved, He has some fine young cattle among many other items. Reeve Livingston, of Grey township, was at Toronto last week interviewing the Government relative to financial help on the Beauchamp Oreek and extension drainage plan. Elms and McKillop municipalities were repre- sented as they are interested also in the work. We hope good will come from the visit, HOT SUPPER.—Friday evening of last week a fine time was enjoyed at the hospitable home of 0. H. and Mrs. Knight, 10th Oon. An elegant hot supper was served in the best style of the hostess after which Rev. D. Wren took the chair and a musical and literary program was well rendered by the following talent :— Addresses by Reeds, Messrs. McCulloch and Mc y ; solos by Hartley Menzies and Rev. Mr. McCulloch ; piano solo by Mies Jessie Menzies • reading, Victor Spading ; chorusus by ehmr. Every- body v r - bod had L jolly Gime and the fundd for the enlargement and improve- ment of the horse shed at Oranbrooi Methodist chnrch was fattened by $17,00. Before separating Mr, and Mee. Knight were heartily thanked for the fine spoke they put in the wheel by the social, We hope to get back there again. Ther'e was a little scare on the pro - grew this week over what had the appearance of smallpox. Precaution was taken to secure the attendance of Dr. McNally, the Provincial Inepectoe of the Board' of Health, who decided it was not the much dreaded disease. Better to be sure than sorry, Thos. Bird has announced an Auc- tion Sale bf farm stock, implements, eto., for Friday, 12th inst., at 1 p. L on of Sale 9 don 11 ,,' unreserved a a be is gtvingupfarming, See list on page 8. Robert Davidson has leased the farm and takes possession as goon as M. Bird's sale ie over. Richard Mitchell is the owner of the farm. MATRIMONIAL, —A quiet ivedding was solemnized on Tuesday evening, February 23rd, at 400 Bouton Road, Toronto, by Rev. J. A. Morrow, when Malcolm McArthur, of Brantford, and Mies Agnes Duncanson, of Toronto, were united in the holy bonds of rnatrimony in the presence of Miss May Mulcahey and James Mantle, Bride carried a beautiful boquet of white roses. Groom's gift to the bride was a beautiful set of black fox furs, to the bridesmaid, a cameo ring and to the groomsman, a set ofgold cuff links. After the ceremony the com- pany were entertainedat the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mulcahey, 33 Belle- vuee Wednesday Plac . W es ay manning the young couple took the early train for Brussels where a reception was held that evening at the home of the bride's parents, 14th Oon., when about 80 guests assembled and spent the even- ing in mucic, dancing, and social chat, the bride looked charming in a beautiful dress of shadow lace over white silk, her travelling dress being of black eilkb ith black ack s al e et coat and hat. The wedding presents were both numerous and beautiful showing the esteem in which the bride is held. The company adjourned in the wee entail hours of the morning. wishing Mr. mud Mrs. McArthur a long, happy and prosperous life, The young couple left Monday morning for Brantford where they will make their home: Morris Morris news may also be read on pages. ' We are pleased to see Miss Bella Robb able to be about again. Miss Jennie Budd spent Sunday with Misses Mathers, let line. Miss Lila Wilkinson was visiting friends in Wingham over Sunday. Minutes of the Township Council may be read on page 4 of this issue. ssue. Kenzie Shurrle was visiting in Lucknow and vicinity for the week end. Frank and Mre. Smith attended a house party at Lorne Addie's last Friday evening. Dont forget the Patriotic Enter- tainment in Jackson church Friday evening of this week. Robt. and Mrs. Nicholson visited at the home of John Mustard Sunday. The ladies are sisters, Consolidated schools is one of the 'questions of interest in the South Easterly part of Morris, Norman Shiels entertained a few friends to a party one evening last week. Ali report a good time. Miss Edna Dunn, of Toronto, is a visitor at the home of S. and Mrs. Walker, 6th Iine Morris township. Patriotism and Production will be exemplified by many of the Morris township farmers by broadened grain acreage in 1915, James Parrish spent the week end visiting Councillor and Mrs, Wheeler, of Turnberry, , Mr, Parrish and Mrs. Wheeler are cousins. An Auction Sale of Farm Stook will be held at the farm of George B. Turvey, N Lets 19 and 20, Oon. 3, on Tuesday, 16th inste at 1 p. m. Last Sunday afternoon Rev. Mr. Barker, of S aft th. Preached cathed m finee sermon in the Jackson church, The pastor was officiating at Seafortb. Inspector Field was attending to part of his duties during the past week in visiting the public schools of the township. He's a popular official. Mrs, Joseph Olegg and Mrs. Jae, Russell, both of the 5th line, have been on the sick list with la grippe but are improving nicely we are pleased to state. Mies Jane Al000k who was operated on for a tumor a short time ago is get- ting on nicely we are pleased to state and is now able to sit up for short sells. pA fine time roes spent at the Social at the home of Mrs. W. J. Procter, 4th 'line, on Friday evening• of last week under the auspices of Belgrave W. M. S. Music, games and refresh- ments filled in the hours t and over $10 went into the treasury of the ladies from the gathering, Knox—KEILR.—A quiet but pretty wedding took place at the home of the bride's father, Archibald Kerr, Morris, when his elder daughter, Mary Katherine, was united in holy matrimony to James G. Knox, a prosperous young farmer of Tuxford, Sask., Rev. A. M. Boyle, of Belgrave, officiating The bride, who was given away by her father wore a gown of ivory silk crepe -de -chane and lace, She wore the regulation veil and carried a shower boquet of Bream roses and maiden hairr fe n, Mies JanetKerr, sister of the bride, was maid of honor wearing a becoming gown of pale blue silk eantoy and carried pink carnations and maiden hair fern. After the wedding cere- mony the bridal couple sat dawn to a dainty wedding breakfast. The happy couple left on the afternoon tram forP Dmn n bower fs East mid showers of confetti and rice, the bride travelling in a navy blue suit with bat to match and a set of Persian lamb furs, the gift of groom. The groom's gift to the maid of honor was a watch bracelet. Mr. and Mrs. Knox left for their future home in the West on March let. May their joys be many, Mrs. C. 13. Forrest had a needle bee last Wednesdayat which sevetrai of the most entrprising ladies: con. teeted. A tinge limit was considered alen with the quality tyof work done, had an A 1 time. The next meet ing is to be held at Mrs. W. E. Jermyn's. A great time was enjoyed by a skat. ingg party at Mrs. Oharles Wheeler's, 4th tine, last Monday evening. After theh' i r ex il a a n tig exercise had been enjoyed for a couple of hours an ad- journment was made to the home Where a fine supper was served and the time happily spent in music, games and social that, Mrs. Wheel- er and family were thanked for the line time they gave the visitors, It's the place to go ifa good time is look- ed for. MBB. JAMES NIOHOL PASSES AWAY, About 8.15 o'clock last Saturday even- ing Mi s, Jae, Nichol, Lot 17, Oth line, paid Nature's debt, passing peace- fully away, aged 38 years, 8 months and 22 days. She leaves her husband, a daughter, Florence, 13 years of age, and a baby son 3 weeks old. De- ceased's maiden name was Alice Frances Douglas, whose girlhood was spent on the adjoining farm to the one on which she died, being the 3rd daughter of Jno. and Mrs. Douglas. She was married 15 years ago last October to her now bereft partner. Anaemia was the cause of her death. Mrs. Nichol was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends. She was interested in the betterment of the world and had, as- sociated with others, last Fall, can- vassed for the Patriotic Fund and later for the Upper a b e Canada Bible Society. Th e funeral took place Tuesday afternoon to Brussels cme- tery. Rev. D. Wren, of Brussels, conducted the service in the absence of Rev. Mr. Mann who was at Strat- ford attending the funeral of his brother, who died last Friday. Mr, Nichol and other relatives share large- ly in the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. Bluevale A social will be held Friday even. ing ofthis week at the Methodist Parsonage. All are invited. On Tueeday, 18th inst., an Auction Sale of Farm Stock will be held at George B. Turvey's, NS Lots 19 and 20 Oon. 3, Morris township, PARLIAMENT.—A painful incident marred the second session of the local Legislature on Friday i th night when e g Y g dais su ortin the speaker's char broke g down causing a complete suspension of decorum on the floor of the house. Fortunately the honor- able gentleman escaped without serious injury but the Government is open to censure for the occurrence as it shows unmistakable evidences of graft in the furnishing of the Legis- lature. Before resuming the debate on the Women's Franchise Bill the Government was opened with ques- tions by the Opposition many of which they were unable to answer on the spur of the moment. In reply to R. Jermyn asking what steps were being taken by the Department of Forests and Mines for the conservation of Charlie Forrest, the Minister, Mr. Johnston, said that the claims staked out against the party in question had been secured under the previous ad- ministration but in spite of his handi- cap the Minister would do all in his power to protect him and if unable to do the work alone he knew of several young ladies who would be willing to help. The Minister of Finance, Mr. MacEwen replying to a question, said that no steps could be taken this ses- sion to raise the salaries of members of the House in spite of the high cost of living in Bluevale during the sit- dn8 of the Legislature, as the full resources of the Government were re- quired to meet the present difficult situation that confronts the country. The Minister of Agriculture, George McDonald, was asked why the Government had been so dilatory in appointing a District Agricultural Representative for Huron County when nearly every other progressive county in the Province had secured one and in reply stated that the Government had been considering the matter and a bill for this purpose had been laid on the table. The debate on the Women's Franchise Bill was con- tinued bW. H. Haney, Minister of Public Works, Miss Eva Duff, Gordon $,intoul and the Minister of Finance for the Government and Leader Shaw, Mies Polly Duff, R. Jermyn and W. H, Fraser for the Opposition. The speeches were on a heels level P g v of ex- cellence and the Minister of Finance in his fine address paid one of the noblest tributes to woman and moth- erhood that has ever been given in Bluevale. The amendment of the Opposition calling for a Woman's Parliament to run as an experiment for three years before extending the franchise was lost and the bill carried by a good majority although party lines were not closely observed, mem- bers on both sides voting against their colleagues, A petition from a num- ber of citizens asking for a pump to be installed in the well ab the old hotel site in order to increase the present uncertain supply of water in the vil- lage was read by Clerk, Neil Robb who took the place of S. Paul, whose regretted illness kept him from being in attendance. The bills on Tax Re- form, etc., were given a first reading and Tom Wilson opened the debate on the bill to tax bachelors on a slid- ing scale according a a endo tea e whichwas g nd turned till g the following wr eels. On submitting to the audience the question as to whether the Parlia- ment should be continued for another session there was a painful reluctance on the part of the spectators to com- mit themselves but hardened es they are by years of political life our legis. lators decided to ignore the feeling in the country and keen the lawmaking rnachinoty in operation for another week, The solemn deliberations of the Legislature were relieved by several numbers given b lilies Bessie Moses and Dougald Strachan, of Jamestown, and Wrn. Speir which were received with the greatest pleasure and at the close of the Meet- ing a vote of th11, ks was moved to the visitors by the Leader of the Op. o i io pet n, seconded ce:t uded by the Premiee. warmlyr expressing the pleasure of the audience. Next week the meeting will be devoted to the discussion of a subject, which was introduced, by' the Mock Paeliatnent and Held aver for fuller consideration—"The 'Work and Need of a Ilistrict Agricultural Representative." The subject will' be discussed by a number of speakers showing the value of the work done by the Agricultural Representatives in alt its various phases in connection with school gardening, Fairs and competitions, Agricultural demon- strations, farm buildings, crop ex- periments, etc, Many of the best speakers in the Literary Society will take part iu this discussion, Moneriefii Misses Pearl Harrison and Winnie McNaught• have returned home from Mon troth. A large number of Monerieff people attended the Union Anniversary ser- vices and all report a delightful tlrue. Currie Thompson, teacher of Si S. No, 7, Logan, led the Endeavor ser- vice at Mott erieif on Wedoeeday evening and did well. Ther fa mel s here 14.4.0k m a i n g preparations for a largea seeding in the Spring, They will help the British Empire tlu nugh by the increas- ed production of the farm. The postponed Red Cross Enter- tainment under the auspices of the Adult Bible (glass of Knox church, Mencrieff, will be held Tuesday even- ing, March 9th. A fine literary and musical program will be given, Rev. Mr. Wien, M. A. of Brussels, will de- liver -his instructive lecture on "Ger- many and her place in 'the present war,"- All welcome. Admission .25c and 100... Proceeds given to Red °rose fiend, Jamestown D. and Mrs. McDonald spent Sun- day with Brussels friends. Addison and 14Irs. King, of Blyth, i were visitors t Wm. King's. . Miss Sim so u has been visiting iglu her P t g meter, Mrs. Frank Smith, ofthe 7 th line of Morris. Wm. and Mrs. Robinson, of Wroxe. ter, called on W. and Mrs. Holt dur- ing the bast week. - Next Sunday evening the service in Victoria Hall will be taken by David Arthur, of Philadelphia. CARD on Txasoes.— We wish to thank the many friends for their kind deeds and sympathetic words in con- nection with the short illness and sub- sequent demise of the late Jno, R. Miller. They have been treasured up we can a8attie you and come back to us as bright spots in our bereave- ment. Yours Very Truly, MRS. J. B. MILLER AND FAMILY. DIED.— Word has been received from Tessier, Sask., of the death of Cecil, the 2 year old son of Jno. and Mrs. Simpson, and grandson of Andrew Simpson, of Jamestown. The laddie had been ill with pneu- monia for two weeks and was recover- ing nicely when both ears started to beild and as he had not sufficient strength left to fight it off he suc- cumbed, we are sorry to state. He died on February 18th and was buried from the church the Saturday follow - in, Old friends here will sympathise with Mr, and Mrs. Simpson in the loss theirof tie bo bright little . � Y THE STANDAD DANK The 40th annual report of the Stan- dard Bank of Cauda which we publish elsewhere is the most satisfactory statement ever published by this Batik and deserves more than a passing notice. The oath on band at the end of the year shows $3,880,800, which added to the other quick assets shows the very large amount of 516,016,180 of tweets immediately available. Deposits during the year show au increase of $3'017,838, last year they showed au increase of $8.001,489, thus making a total for the two years of $6,919,275. Tlie funds of the e Bank h been be n fully and profitably employed as in- dicated by the Profit and Lose ac- count, which shows the net earnings to be $621,463.94. The total earnings for the year, together with the balance brought forward from the previous year and in addition to the .premium on new stock showed total to be $318,441,11. The shareholders have been paid for quarterly dividend at the rate of 18% per annum amounting to $380,540.48 and the Bank contribut- ed $15,000, to the Officers Pensigp Fund, wrote off Bank Premise, $25,000 ; set apart, $100,000 ; for dT• predation on the market value of British, Dominion, Provincial and Municipal securities, added $100,000 to the Reserve Bund from profits and. $139,770, to the came fund from prey mium on new stock and carried fox- ward $58,140.63 to the Profit and Lose aecounbfor next year. The loans and discounts have also increased, width would indicate the condition nearly s in t t ter ill lines of heel, nese, the StandardBankhas not only contracted its loans but has increased them in meeting the legislative thine creedal s d neen i f the country. Contributions have been made of $25.000. to 'the Canadian Patriotic Fund, 52,500 to the Red Cross Fund and $1500 to the Belgian Relief Fund; .14