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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1915-4-1, Page 1FOL. 43 NO, 40 . BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL I, 1915 Farmers' Accounts Farmers' Accounts are given special attention. Money loaned to responsible farmers. Cheese checks cashed, notes collected os discounted. Money deposited in our Savinggit Bank returns you interest at 370. and isready when required. Why not open a SavingsAccount as a reserve to pay on your mort- gage onto buy new implements? We invite you to use as your bank The 'Bank. of Nova Scotia with which is united the Metropolitan Bank cayhinal - - $ 6.500.000 sorbs - - - -90.006,000 Is.000,000 Total Resources over - -. BRUSSELS BRANCH F. H. Gilroy, Manager Iso tare, ;qrs. p.'1", Little, of Vancouver, B, O„ and piisaea,lennie and Margaret i,aret who are large ,.hare's in the sym- pathy of a wide circle of relatives and old friends, Mrs. Miller was greatly beloved for her many excellent quali- ties of head and heart. She was a faithful and valued worker in the Presbyterian church here and lent a hand to every good cause or case of need. Her genpine Christian. charac- ter. her kindliness, sympathy and high type of wonlanlioeas made her a personality' not son to be forgotten, New Advertisements Wall Paper—Jae. For. For sale—Thos. Miller. Notice—Mrs. Livingston. For sale—Geo. Bateman, For Bale -G. W. Dunbar. Piga for Bale—Goo. Baker, For Sale—Thos. [Awning. - Lime for sale—Geo. Baker. Formaldehyde—F. R. Smith. Choppiing—Eleacria Light Power Co. Men wanted—Co-operative 0o. Windsor. Guaranteed Investments—Roger Deadman. ;al` istrxct cis Wroxeter McKillop Townehip.Oounoil will meet at the Commercial Hotel, Beaforth, on Tues- day next, at 1 p. rn, Jamestown Will, and Mrs. -McDonald visited at R. T. Miller'e.aj; Wroxeter. , Mr. Mil- ler is over his grippe fairly well. A. Nichol and wife, of Garrick, were here on a short visit at the home of Wm. Willis. Mrs. Nichol is a daugh- ter. George and Mrs. Eckmier were at Ethel last Sunday to visit Wrn, Hall, Mrs. Eckmier's father who has not been .very well of late. For the next two Sabbath evening's the usual -services will be cancelled in Victoria Hall on account of the new church opening at Brussels. Mise Jessie Pope has returned front a visit with relatives at Shakespeare. Howick Mutual Fire Insurance Directors will meet here next Tues- day. Miss Kate Hazlewood has been on the sick list during the past two weeks. We wish herapeedy recovery. F. 3. Ryan, D. D. G. bf., of 'Cargill, visited Forest Lodge of A. F. & A. M. in his official capacity on Monday evening. ' The assistant Postoffice Inspector, Mr. McLeod, of London, visited Wroxeter and the offices in this vicinity last week. Miss Mary Gibson bad charge of the Young People's meeting in the Pres- byterian church on Sunday evening. The subject was "The student in the Mission -Field." THE -LATE MRS. ROBERT MILLER.— On Sabbath March 2lat, the spirit of Mrs. Robert Miller took its flight. It was not an unexpected event as she had been hovering on the border- land for several weeks previous. Funeral took place from the home, Toronto Junction to Prospect ceme- tery, ori Tuesday of last week, ser- vice being conducted by Rev. Dr. McKerrnll, deceased's pastor, assisted by Rev. Dr. Ross. Mrs. Miller. whose maiden name was Annie Gibson was born at Greenlaw, Berwickshire, Scotland, '78 years ago. and was a sister to the late -Thos. Gipson M. P. P., and A. Glbson, deceased. She came to Canada in her youth. On her marriage to Robert Millerthey resid- ed at"Oatniose" farm near Wroxeter where they continued to reside up till 8 yea's ago when they removed to Toronto. In addition to Mr. Miller there is a son, Richard, and 3 dough- e.••e.r••NNNf•N•••♦•H•o•a®9••••s-► o••• •.s•♦®NEN I Get the First hick• • • : Newest and Smartest Patterns of the _ All i season—more than you see anywhere else—are, now on exhibition. . Come and have the benefit I I offirst choice,•• i Niftiest Styles of the Year are Shoirvn. s • 1 Sole Agent for Hobberlin Tailoring. : • W. P. FRASER Z • • ••••••N•• •••O••••••••1N••••••••••• Belgrave We are pleased to hear that Mrs. Jno. Geddes, who underwent an operation at Wingham hospital, is. progressing favorably. An old resident in the person of Peter Budge, is ill with pneumonia. His eon, Rev. Austin Bodge, of Cree- more, is here.We hope the old gentleman will soon be convalescent. A happy event took place at the_ residence of Cyrus Scott, East Wawanosh. when Rev. Mr. Fergu- eon, of Norval) tied the matrimonial knot between Sydney Frisby and Miss Florence Chaffey, of Novae, Palmy .Bound District. The happy couple will take up .residence 'on- the groom's farin oh the gravel road South of here. May their joys be many. Mire. Will. Procter had an old fashioned quilting bee, at her home Tuesday afternoon when about a dozen ladies plied the needle in- dustriously and enjoyed a good time. Topics of conversation• were broad guage and ran fi om the army boots to the Temperance question. A tasty supper was- served and a vote of thanks was passed to the hostess for the good time enjoyed. Christian•'Pemperancc 'Union and the annual "Flower Day" meeting of that Society had been held at her'horne for years. Mrs. McPherson'$- husband died very suddenly some thirteen years ago while., plowing iii a field on hie fawn on the 3rd Concession of Logan. Her sister, Mrs. McNanght, and her adopted daughter, Miss Clara Dawson, gave her every attention during her illness. W. K. McNaught. ex -M. P. P., of Toronto, and now a member of the Hydro -Electric Com- mission • John McNaught, of Monk - ton and Henry McNaught of Cai•mun- uoch aro brothers of the late Mrs. Mc- Pherson. The funeral took place from the family residence on Wednesday afternoon, at 8 o'clock to the Presby- terian cemetery. Bluevale LITERARY SoaIETx.—The Bluevale storekeepers are wearing that broad smile these days because the debate last week on the subject, "Resolved that Departmental Stores are a detriment to Canada" was decided in the affirmative. Thewinning de- -haters were Vernon Miller, Harold Thompson and Art Shaw but the young ladies on the 'o posing side, Mise' Helen Black, Miss Lila Gray and Mrs. Howard Stewart.were commend- ed by the judges for their excellent .papers: This debate was on a subject m which everyone isointerested and the arguments were closely followed by the audience. This was the clos- ing meeting of the Literary Society for the present season as it had been found impossible to engage the noted lecturer with whom it was hoped to bring the season to a close. It was one of the most enjoyable meetings ever held by the Literary Society, however, a special pleasure being the numbers by bliss Della Patchett and R. A. Currie, Wingham. Miss Mitchell gave a fine rendering of patriotic poems by Pauline Johnston and Kipling and was still better in her two humorous numbers which could hardly have been better done. Mr. Ouerie in his monologue, "Cohen at the 'phone," and "The little boy's bear story," which he gave as an en- core, delighted his hearers. The two talented entertainers have made a de- °ided'hit with the Literary Society. Two other readings were given, "Call AU Hands," by Mrs, Jos. Brecken- ridge. and "How Rubenstein played" by Miss Polly Duff. A violin and Moncrieff George Graham -is enjoying a holi- day with Toronto friends. The Women's Missionary Society will meet on Wednesday, April 7th. Wm. and Mrs. Harrison and Orval are going to Owen Sound for a holi- day visit. Joseph McKay and Leon and Lorrain, will spend the holiday with Hamilton friends. Last Sunday W. and Mrs. Schnook attended lbe funeral of Mrs, Noble 'at Atwood. ' Deceased was a sister to Mrs. Schnook and was a fine woman. We are sorry to hear that Wm, Smith a veteran of the 17th Con., is not nearly as well as many old friends would wish. He is in his 88th year and is a remarkable man for such a royal old age. DEATH OF MRS. MOPHERSON.— It was with very much regret that the citizens of Mitchell learned of the death of Matilda McNanght, widow of the late Thomas McPherson, which took place at her home, "Riverside Cottage," South weed, Mitchell, on Monday morning. The deceased lady who was one of the most highly' respected residents of the town, had not enjoyed the hest of health for years, but she had only been seriously ill for the past week or en. She wee an active worker in Knox church and a member of the Ladies' Aid and Missionary „Societies of that church. Mrs. McPherson was a great temper- ance worker and was Superintendent of the Flower Mission, of the Woman's Guaranteed Investments Ma Government, Municipal and 'Corporation Bonds, ttc. These represent the highest form,of security. They forth a large part of the reserve' of all Banks, Insurance and Trust Companies They 1. they arethe serest form r of Investment to be had and can be co,unt- ed upon 1.0 return one hundred cents on the dollar. 2. They pay agood .rats of interest (averaging about 8% at present) which does not fluctuate a?tet purchase and can be counted upon as a definite sum to be paid et regular intervals. T 3. They can be turned into cash at once when required. HE last monthly return of the Can- adian Chartered Banks to the Gov- Goverbment bonds, etc. 10% erntnent showed an amount equal Municipal bonds, eco. 22°/, to 95% of their total Reserve Funds in- Corporationcilb bonds; . -. 22% vested in these securities. This is div-% ided SS follotva notV_017 will reenotice their preference have for rhe Corporationcherady Bonds.. These well, wh only pay - ■ higher they are as Safe but here certain or tern, 1 ad weo, wen d 1f pled- prop- erly on they oro no etre iv way tas1 the of ash. I ewould recommends Baled- ed slant• ed grope s [hydike investment, . FinancialTimes it you wished -yylI could ie oa rc many Mnnfolpnls ao you like The. Financial 71mea or Montreal, Totts lease of Merck 10th, 1015, has this to say of tholes Ronde :- - R Un Unblemished Record It le absolutely and literally true that not a dollarhas boon lout In Principal and Interest by the purchase of Canadian Municipal Bonds. WHEN you have an opportunity to invest your surplus money Ino security of this W ohms them is no reason whatever for allowing it to remain 1.115, I can give yea fall information about every Cnnedien Security and am in n position to pines your Money to the bast advantage for you. If you ore not familiar with this ohmsyos I11n tl sty esti on the at anytime and I shall be glad 00 chow n what it is Mite d anon. to merits of the different forms to you. This tvlil not place you u y g. Phone esx ROGER C. DEADMAN, Brussels George McDonald, North Boundary, does not atop at halfway doings. He farms on a big scale and he cuts a wide 'swarth in the maple molasses business also. This year he has over 1500 taws tapped and has already made over I00 gallons of the "sweet stuff." Mrs.. A. Stephenson, who has made her 'home with her daughter, Mrs. W. 11. Cole, for 26 years, will now live with her grand -daughter, Mrs. D. Hutchinson, since Mee. Cole mov-' ed to Parry. Sound District. Mrs. Stephenson is a bright lady for 02 years of age. CARD of THANKS.— We take this opportunity of thanking our neigh- bors and friends for their prompt and kindly assistance at the tune our home was destroyed- by fire. A man would search a long time before he could find better neighbors .than ours. We hope to be able to repay the compliment but nob by the same roote. MoRTY HUT.CHINSON AND FAMILY. Mrs. (Rev.) Baker and Mrs. Munro, of Toronto, are visiting at the Parental home this week because of the feeble condition of their father, Wm. Hall. At the Prange Lodge on Monday evening five candidates were initiated and several more applications for membership received. Rev, E. Coburn, of Toronto, gave an en- thusiastic speeoh on questions con- cerning which the Lodge should be alive. After lunch was served the meeting was closed with the singing of the National Anthem. There is to be a special meeting of the Lodge next Monday evening for the con- ferring of degrees. The Public. School exams.. are over for another year. All the scholars passed except about half a dozen who rot one reason or another have been unable to attend regularly. Mouday afternoon the teacher, Miss E, Dan- brook, was presented,with a beauti- ful manicure set. Although taken by surprise Miss Danbrook in a few well chosen words thanked the schol- ars for their kindness. Mies Dan- brook will teach at Parry Sound after Easter. Henfryn ENGLISH 01317R011.—There will be services in St. Davide church, Hen- fryn, as follows :—Good Friday, April 2nd, 11 a. In. when a special collection for the conversion of the Jews will be made. Easter Sunday, April 4th, there will be a oelebeation of the Holy Communion, at 11 a. m. All members are earnestly asked to make an effort to be present. "Every parishioner shall communicate at least three times a year, of which .Easter to be one." (Rubric in Prayer Book.) Oranbrook. Jno. McNabb has been hauling material for a barn on his farm on the 17th. The Locking Auction Sale went with a big sweep and totalled about $3,000. Last Sabbath afternoon Rev. Mr. Prudham, preached in the Methodist church here. He is an interesting speaker. Ethel John and A. H. McDonald attended the Masonic Banquet in Brussels on Tuesday evening. There is to be a special program of Easter music, recitations, etc., at the Methodist Sabbath School next Sun- day. piano duet, "Summer Slumber," by R. Sptingfleld, wife and daughter, bliss Annie Diamond and Miss Lillian of Winnipeg, were visitors at Grover McCall was warmly encored as was Gill's. The former is Mrs. Gill's Miss McCall's beautiful piano solo and brother. Miss Carrie Diamond's song, "The Miss Grace Eckmier' has returned Little grey home in the West" The closing meeting was marked by in- teresting reports and. speeches by President Haney and other members reviewing the pleasant and successful work of the past and offering sug- gestions for still further progress in the future and before dispersing the audience heartily joined in singing a special farewell chorus. Grey Next Council meeting will be held on Monday, April 12th. Hugh Richmond was at Elora at- tending the funeral of a relative. Some of our resideute were saw - logging this week with the bobsleighs. The bright little son of D. Hubohin- esu has been quite sick but we hope he will soon be o. k. Mrs. Duncan McCallum, of Mullett, was visiting under the parental roof, which means with 11. J. and bit's. Hoover and family, 9th Con. Miss Minnie Geer has returned home after two week's visiting her sister, Mrs. Cenclair Phippen, of GVingham, and Mrs. T. Irwin, of Belgrave. The many old Mende of James Armstrong, 9th Con., are well pleased to see him able to get about once more after being incapacitated for sour° months. Mrs. Jane Donoanson, of the 17th Con., received word last week of the death of her brother, William Fergu- son, who passed away on March 15th, at Redress, Sask., in his 78th year. Ab a congregational meeting held in Roe's church, SYliss Ella Pearson was unanimously appointed organist as successor to ]Hiss Lizzie Bryaus, who resentiymovetl to Brussels. We wish Mies Elia success. Wm. Deitner, a youth of. 16 or 17 years of age, had his left shoulder broken by a fall from a horse he was riding. The animal stumbled. The young man is in the employ of Geo. Turnbull. We hope he will soon be all right. Stock has wintered well and is in good condition as n rule. Need was plentiful although grain was high priced. The large majority of good farmers in this township sell very little grain as it is nearly all fed on the farms. For two days last week and Mouday of this week 'the school pupils were busy at the annual County Promo- tion examinations, 'We hope the scholars did well. Papers ars prepar- ed by the School Inspectors and print- ed at the expense of the County, Morris Measles are a very common com- plaint. Miss King was visiting Brussels frJaienmds.es Bowman, M. P. is home from Ottawa for the Easter vacation. Some sleighs:were running on Wed- nesday making use of the light fall of snow. Dont forget Howard Hall's Auction Sale, 7th line, on Tuesday afternoon of next week. The Thos. Haley 100 acre farm, 7th line, was sold to Heffron Bros., of Blyth, for $4,800. Assessor Miller has completed his work for 1915 and has returned bis roll o the Township Clerk. Public Schools close Thursday of this week for the Easter vacation and will re -open Monday, 12th inst. Miss Annie Rozell, of Clinton, has been visiting her sister, Mre. Herbert Mships. anning, and renewing old friend - Mrs. Henry Jackson has gone to Brigden, Lambton Co., to visit her daughter, Mrs. R. R. McDonald, tor a week. Miss Jennie Alcock, 8th line, is making a good recovery from her recent operation and her many friends are greatly pleased about it. "Billy" King, East gravel, used up the last sleighing in finishing his cord -wood hauling to Brussels on Wednesday morning of this week. Rev. A. J. Johnston, B. A., a form- er Morris old boy, whom we are proud of, preached in the Methodist church, Wingham, last Sunday. He is now a Professor in Victoria College, Toronto. SMART AT 84 YEARS OF AGE.—John Mason, an old resident of the 3rd line, was in Brussels on Tuesday. Al- though be is nearly 84 years of age he is quite smart, barring ' failing eye- sight. We are always glad to meet these old stalwarts. Promotion examinations were held in Morris township public schools Thursday, Friday and Monday last, snider the direction of the Huron Co.. system and the results will be made known, probably inside of the next two weeks. The papers were prepar- ed by Inspectors Field and Tom and were said to be very fair. GOOD . PAYING Bryon. --Last week Thos. Miller sold 8 steers rising 3 years and aheifer rising 2 that panned out all right. Aggregate weight was 5,200 pounds, an average of 1800. The cattle were in good shape and brought the owner over $875. Mr. Miller is a good feeder and deserves to succeed. S. Walker bought and shipped the cattle. AN EXPLANATION.— John Thynne writes THE POST as follows :—The re- port in last week's POST referring to John Rutledge and myself being be- fore Magistrate Tolton, of Walkerton, did not state the case exactly. I do not deny being at Formosa bub had nothing to do with 'taking the har- ness. I bought the lines and bridle from Rutledge after and that's how they were found in my possession. Id Walkerton he told the Magistrate that I had nothing to do with taking them. Regarding the division of the costs the Magistrate said "We could settle that between ourselves." 4. dubilce and • 4. edi_ ca for D y • SERVICES • 4. t OF NEW MELVILLE PRES- 4, •• BYTERIAN CHURCH • • BRUSSELS 4. Will be held on • APRIL Sundays 4 & 11 1 . • Sunday, April 4th i REV. JNO. ROSS, D. D., • of Toronto; • will preach at 11 am. and 7 p.m. ; home from an extended visit with friends in Platteville, Preston and. Stratford. Samuel Chambers, an old resident of this place, has been quite poorly lately but many friends hope he will soon be around as usual. The old friends of "Dick" and Mrs. Davies extend congratulations over tho birth of a baby daughter. "Nicest little girl in Toronto, eh 1 Dick ?" The Epworth League intend emend- ing next Tuesday evening at Roe's church. They will provide a large part of the program for the Social evening which is being given by Roe's League. One of our old residents, in the person of Wm. Hall, who is 84 years of age, has not been as hearty as usual but we hope he will soon regain his ability to get about, although tit so ripe an age. Rev, E. Coburn, of Toronto, preach- ed an able sermon in the Methodist chinch last Sunday evening. In spite of his advancing years he is full of vigor and enthusiasm. Miss E. Chambers sang a solo which was ap- propriate and pleasing. Many expressions of regret were heard here on Saturday evening last because of the burning of Messrs. Peyne's mill at Brussels. They are highly respected business men and their many friends will be pleased to see them rebuild and able to do busi- ness once more at the old stand. Sorrow, REPORT.—The following is the report of the Ethel Public School. Names in order of merit. Sr. IV.-- Cecil V.-Cecil Bateman, Archie McDonald, Myrtle Lamont, Dave McKee, Lock- art Dane. Junior IV.—Russel Kreu- ter, George Rowland, Eolith Morrie, Bernice Cole, Verna McCall, George MaKee, Clifford Ferguson, Pearl Love, Mae Vodden, Ir'ene McKelvey, Alice Eckmier, Quest Dobson. Sr. III.— Willie Dane, Margaret McDonald, Rhea McLelland, Isma Mitchell, Leslie Pollard, Blake Howlett. Jr. JiI.—John Barr, Edwin Kreuter, Lloyd Dunbar', Lily Sanders, Ella Mitchell. II.—Myrtle McKee, Ruby Cleaver, Willie Mitchell, Mervyn Eckmier, Willie Woods. I,—Elinor Engler, Audrey Bremner, Edwin Gill, Glenn Lindsay, Walker Mitchell. Edith Dane,' Jennie McKee, Norene Gibson, Burton Macdonald, Carl Lennon', Earl Bowes, Ralph McDon- ald. Primer;—Alice Davidson, Lyal Lindsay, Hanley Eckmier. E, S, Dammam, Teacher, .i. Sunday, April llth '[ • • •• • • • • PROIIIOmION EXAMS.—The following is the result of the Promotion Ex- aminations March 25th, 26th and 20th in S. S. No. 4, Morrie. Sr. IV Pass 450 Honors 562. Annie Thuell 572. From Sr. III to Jr. IV.—Pass 435 Honors 556 Wesley McOutcheon 577, Evra Gray 578. From Jr. I1I to Sr. III.—Pass 300 Honors 450 Edna Thuell 513, Helen Scott 505; Cora Mc- Cutcheon 493. Front Sr. II to Jr. III. —Pass 375 Honore 469 Harold Smith 457, Lottie Oakley 302. From Jr. 1I to Sr. 1I.— Pass 860 Honors 450 Harry White 487, Garvin Smith 485. Jr. II B Test Examination— Verna McOutaheon 305, Ella Thuell 280. Dinner, MONAD, Teacher. REV. J. G. SHEARER, D. D. of Toronto, will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Special Music will be provided. Special offering in aid of Build- in- both Sabbaths. Build- ing Fund taken • Monday ev'g, April 6th i• A Tea -meeting will be held. • Supper served from 5 to 8, followed by an excellent pro- • in which the well known STRATFORD MALE QUARTETTE will take part. .} t • N A WELCOME TO ALL • + 4. Admission 50 and 25 Cents W. H, EERR, Prop?%etor chopping mill of the same size but lees height, fitted Up with at least. two choppers, oat roller, &e, would find a very large trade to do, if properly manned. As to what the proprietors are planning or the attitude of the town toward leuding some as- sistance is not yet known to Us but will come up for review later. No unnecessary time should be lost how- ever. The Prynos have many dollars in vented in the fine cement dam and flume and these plus the steam power intact will give them first-class faci- lities as far as motive power is con- cerned. As to how the fire started will prob- ably never be known. It is supposed to have been caused by a spark from the pipes or chimney, Fire had been used in the office stove that day but the damper had been carefully closed before leaving the mill at 6.30. Only a short time ago precautionary meas - urea were taken by having the chim- ney cleaned out and some of the pipes renewed. • who knew him. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Mr. Tate and in- terment made in Blyth. DIED IN BATTLEFORD.— The death took place in Battleford, on March 6th, of Wm. McGarvey, aged 56 years. The late Mr. McGarvey was born in Turnberry Township and moved, when a child, with his parents to Morris township. About 25 years ago he went to Algoma and later to Saskatchewan. Deceased became ill about 9 months ago with paralysis. Funeral took place Tuesday, March 9th, under the auspices of the Orange Order. He leaves a wife, 5 daughters and a son. Mrs. W. H. Armstrong, 5th line, Morris is a sister to the late Mr. McGarvey. The Pryne flour Mill Burnedn Down. Il. TITTLE SPARKLETS The firemen are not overpaid. This is the fourth burning of on the same site. Three streams of water were thrown on the fire and the engine worked well. A very large crowd gathered Satur- day night sonic of the dumber driving in for miles. e d lent The grain that was destroyed a very "powerful" aroma after the ap- plication of water. Sunday following the fire many sightseers were attracted to the scene of the previous night's blaze. Brussels had a fine record for free- dom from fires and we hope for anoth- er period of exemption of increased length. THE POST hopes to see one of the most modern mills of the day in the place of the one destroyed in the near future. The water wheels connected with the flume were somewhat damaged by the great heat but; can probably be repared. - Messrs. Pryne deserve credit for their enterprise in investing their coin in the cement work that has been built at the mill. Meantime the chopping mill in connection with the Electric Light plant has commenced work and will supply the pressing demands. Fortunately the night was calm or the adjacent buildings would not have escaped so well. As it was John Ewan's residence was well warmed up for a time. Owing to the high wind on Sunday night the fire engine was taken out and a drenching given the burning debris in the mill basement. The smouldering still continues however. George Speiran, of Grey township, had 26 bushels of wheat in the mill that was burned. 9 bags of grain waiting to be chopped on Monday,' belonging to Dune. McKenzie, were tied and carried out from the danger zone. It is said to the discredit of the people concerned, that a few attempts were [nada to secure some cheap flour by the purloining of bags piled on the side of the street, The flour saved from the fire was removed to the vacant store in the Smith block.' Some farmers have already volun- teered their help in a big gravel haul- ing bee if Messrs. Pryne decide to erect a chopping mill with cement walls. If a volunteer is worth two pressed men the omen is good and many hands would make light work. No doubt hundreds of men would give a day's work. THE FORMER MILLS From the files of THE Pon. of September 7th, 1883, we reproduce our report of the destruction of the mills that stood on the same site r— .r Y ANSTONE's MILLS BURNED. Last Friday morning shortly after 9 o'clock the fire bell rang out the. alarm of fire and our residents were soon all astir. The whole Eastern part of the village was illuminated by the blaze from the fire which proved to be Vanstone's grist and flouring mill and the saw mill. The fire start- ed in the engine room and was burst- ing through the roof when flint seen. The main building was soon in a blaze and burned with great fury, indeed the forked tongues spread so rapidly that not a thing was got out of the mill. The fire engine got to work and soon there were three streams playing on the fire. Any attempt to put out the flames was useless and the atten- tion of the firemen was directed in saving piles of lumber, slabs and tim- ber. Soon the saw mill adjoining the grist mill caught and in a short time the large structure fell a total loss, There was a quantity of barrelled flour, some wheat and several grists in the tnill at the time. This is the third burn out the Vanetone family have had and yet, we are very much pleased to hear that, they will in all probability build a better mill than ever now. The main building de. etroyed was 40 x 60 feet, three stories high, lead four run of stone, capable of grinding 000 bushels per clay. A 45 horse -power engine, of Thomson & Williams make WAS in the ongine room. The loss is estimated at $15,000, insured as follows :.—Northern of Montreal, $5,000 ; Western, $2,000 ; Gore District, $1,000. The loss of the mill to Brussels this Fall will be a serious one as a great amount of grain. was handled during the year. From ten to fifteen hands were employed in the mills who will likely be out of employment, We sincerely trust that the mill will be speedily rebuilt and that our friends may ere long reap the benefit of a greatly increased trade in the new premises. The stacks of flax on the river bank came very near taking fire from flying sparks, but by constant application of water Were saved, mills A bad fire occurred last Saturday evening, shortly after 7 o'clock, which destoyed the Pryne & Son Flour mill, the engine house and boiler house alone escaping. When the fire was first noticed it was in the upper storey at the Northerly end and had secured so good a start that on the arrival of the fire appliance, which was hurried to the rescue, there was little to be done, except keep a glit on the flames and save the engine house which fortunately had a stone wall between it and the fire and also a metal roof. Once the fire got going the flames made great headway among the mill fittings and the big fiats and soon it was a veritable wreck, the shafting, pulleys and machines being badly warped by the excessive heat which was all the hotter owing to the metal sheeting which kept the fire in the inside of the building. The mill was built in the Fall of 1883 by Vanstone Bros., after being destroyed by. fire on August 31st of that year, report of which is given in this issue. It was 40 x 60 feet 31 stories high with basement. A good share of the machinery, which in- cluded a flouring process, chopper, oat crusher, etc., was practically new, being overhauled a year or so ago by Messrs. Pryne, wbo bought the busi- ness from W. F, Stewart 8 years ago. $15,000.l run from $12,000 to ut1i losswsi$ de of saving the he b oks, although the safe burned, 230 bags of flour and 17 bags of oatmeal were carried out. In the mill were 3 packers with 125 bags of flour in each, 1600 bushels of wheat, 400 bushels of oats, 300 bushels of barley, a quantity of cereals, bags, grease, safe, etc. $8,650 insurance was carried on the mill and $4,000 on stook. Companies interested were the Gore, Perth Mutu- al, London Mutual, Norwich Union, Canadian Millers' Mutat and the Econ- omical. Already several representa- tives have been here and early and satisfactory settlements are expected. The mill has done a very large trade duringthe past year, possibly the largeson reacted ad the loss to own- ers and the community generally is keenly felt, although the heavy feed- ing season for stook is well nigh over until next Fall. Messrs. Pryne and their staff were very obliging and courteous to deal with and always ready to please the public as far as possible and we hope the day is not far distant when the mill will be run- ning once more. Probably the flour mill department will never be rebuilt as the day of the small mills appears to have gone by owing to the keen competition of the lat'ge millitlg establlahments but a ANOTHER PIONEER GONE.— One of the earliest settlers of Morrie town- ship pawed away nn March 18th in the person of Jas. Oloakey in his 89th year. The deceased was born in the County Down, Ireland, and when a yyoang man emigrated to Canada with hiearents, taking 13 weeks for the ocean voyage in a sailing vessel. His family first settled ab Kingston and afterwards came as one of the first settlers to the Queen's Bush, settling on Lot 5, Con, 5 Morris. One broth- er remains, Andrew of Calgary, who is hi his 90th year, also his widow and three daughters and bwo sons, Miss Mary at home ; Mrs. Hardy and Mrs, rich township ; Giant„ of Godo p John, of Wingham and Solomon at home. Mr. Cloakoy was one of the rugged sterling pioneers, who are fast paes- iug away, and highly esteemed by all