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VOL. 43 NO. 44
BRUSSELS, ONTARIO. THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1915
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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 Savis o
Bank returns you interest .at 3%
and is ready when required.
Why not open a Savings Account
as a reserve to pay on your mort-
gage or tobuy new implements?
We invite you to use as your
bank
The Bank of
Nova Scotia
with which is united the
Metropolitan Bank
Capital - - - 6 6,600,000
Surplus - - - - - 12,000,000
Total Resources over - 60,000,000
BRUSSELS BRANCH
F. H. Gilroy, Manager
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New Advertisements
For solo -Mrs. Cuthill.
Mitt round -Tax POET.
Farm to rent-Ohae, Cook.
Chairs for sale -THE Poor.
Removal sale -J. G. Jones.
Hobberltn's-W. P. Fraoer.
Wall Paper -F. R, Smith.
Notice to Creditors -F. 8. Scott.
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Wroxeter
W. C. Hazlewood spent Friday last
with relatives in Clifford.
Quarterly service will be held in the
Methodist church next Sunday even-
ing.
Geo. and Mre. Roswell, Mildmay,
ealled on friends in the village on Sun-
day.
Miss J. Ritchie entertained the choir
of the Presbyterian church Thursday
everting.
A Foot Ball match between Wroxe-
ter and Wingham teams will be play-
ed in the park here on Friday evening
April 30th.
Mrs. Milligan and grand-claugbter,
Ina, have returned to the village hav-
ing resided in Brussels for some tune.
13. S. Cook and Misses Gook rind
Hutchinson, Fordwich, were in the
village Saturday evening, making the
' trip in the former's new oar.
Dr. Jackson, of Torottn, spent sever-
al days in the village recently.
W. RulherPortl is having his store
and dwelling on Main street re-
modelled, the work being done by W.
Haney, Bluevale, S. Rasmussen is
also improving the appearance of his
block by a fresh coat of paiet. The
basement of the Presbyterian church
is being improved by fresh decoration.
MoncriefF
During the Summer months the
store here will close on Tuesday and
Friday evenings at 7 o'clock. People
should govern themselves accordingly.
Last week Win. Schnook, our mer-
chant, purchased a Ford automobile
from the local agent, Samuel Carter,
of Brussels. We hope the .purchaser
and his family and friends will get,
much pleasure from the new car.
HOUSE BURNED. — The home Of
Robert Melville, on the boundary
West of Monktou, was completely.
consumed by flee, including all its
contents, on Wednesday night, 14th
inst., aboutl2 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs.
Melville were away from home at the
Limo, sitting up with the latter's
father, Chas. Bleehert, 171;h Con. of
Elma, who was very in. Fire, it is
said, was fleet noticed by ex -Reeve
Jas. Moffatt, who berried to the scene,
but when he got there the interior
was a roaring furnace, and nothing
was saved. There was only a small
insurance. Much sympathy is felt for
the owners as they have only been
married about 2 years and bad a fine
home well furnished.
Goderich
Huron Lodge, No. 62, 1, 0. 0. F., at-
tended divine service at St. George's
church Sunday morning. Rev. J. B.
Fotheringham gave the Order one of,
the best sermons that the lodge has
had the pleasure of listening to. Over
1,000 brethren were in the parade.
Edward Swettz, the well-known
proprietor of. the British Exchange
Hotel, died at 3.20 p. m,, Saturday,
anemone. Mr. Swartz had been ill
for some time from kidney trouble.
He was 50 years of age and leaves a
wife end two sons, Glare and Jack,
both of Goderich. The funeral took
place on Tuesday.
James Stewart, an old and well
known engineer, died Monday at the
Alexandra Hospital, Mr. Stewart had
been suffering from pleurisy. He was
chief engineer until about two year's
ago at the Western Canada Flour
mills, at which plant he had worked
for over 40 years. His age was 73'
years and he leaves his wife and one
son, Ernest, of Toronto.
What appears to be a murder was
disclosed shortly after midnight Sun-
day
urday when wird reached Coroner Dr.
Hunter that Robert Dean, a farmer of
Colborne Township, had been found
dead on a sideroad North of this town.
Few details were given the coroner
beyond the fact that the unfortunate
man had been shot in the back by a
shotgun. The motive could not have
been robbery, as the victim's pockets
still contained money and had not
been interfered with. The motive is a
inystery. Little is known of Dean's
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purchaeeof the better grade of bonds. For some time the
strong financial institutions and rich estates have been absorb-
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and as a result there already has been an appreciable reduction'
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habits, but it to not thought he 11)4)1 tut
enemy who would wish to du away
wlih btu.
Ridgewood Park and builcling•h
fannerlyknown as theAttrill estate,
has beetr offered by the owner, 0. H.
Fleming, of Goderich, to thee/limn/Ian
Government as.a convalescent home
for Wounded Canadian troops who aro
invalided hotne Prom active service in
the trent:hes' in Freese, The grounds
are spacious "cud well located, while
tine buildings are declared to he ideal
for the purpose. The offer has been
acknowledged by the Government at
Ottawa, and itis understood that the
!natter is under consideration by the
military authoriLies.
Grey
The Bryans 'reboot, S. S. No. 4, is
now in charge of Miss Clutton, of
Benmilier, Who is rendoi-ing very ae-
°tenable service.
Mrs. Robert Fearson, while busy
house-cleaning, had the misfortune to
fall rand dislocated one of her
shoulders, which gave her consider-
able pain. We hope she will soot! be
A11 right.
Rita, the daughter of Oliver and
Mrs. Harris, 1001 Con„ was taken ill
and an operation for appendicitis was
found tn:be necessary Tuesday of last
week. She stood it well and is now
progressing most favorably we are
pleased to state.
One day last week Lewis, the only
eon of Teasdale and Mrs. Whitfield,
15th Con„ was operated upon for ap-
pendicitis. We are glad to say the
patient is getting along in a most
satisfactory manner and ere long will
be convalescent his many friends
hope.
' Snows -IL -Prior to the marriage of
Miss Olive Lake to Arthur Henry, of
Ethel, a miscellaneous "shower." was
tendered the bride-to-be at the home
of Miss Ida Frain. A fine time was
spent and with the gift .making, con-
test, lunch and, jollity everybody had
it good time. The " recipient' was a
inemlter of the Church Choir and Seo.-
Treas. of the Sabbath' School at Roe's
Ohnrch. Many good wishes go with
her from the olct home locality.
Ron's SABBATH Screooa.-At the
annual Sabbath School meeting of
Roe's Church the following officers
were elected for the next Conference
year beginning May let :-Supt,,
Robert Carp ; 1Ass't Supt., Lorenzo
Frain ,• Teachers, Misses Ida Frain,
Mary Johnston and Emma Lake and
Robert Dougherty ; Organist, Miss
Martha Johnston ; Ass't. Organist,
Miss Ella Pearson ; Secretary, Mies
Margaret Johnston.
BOTH GRADUATED. -THE POST has
pleasure in stating that Alex. and
Leslie Lamont, sons of Hugh and Mrs.
Lamont, 10th Con., were among the
euceessful students at Queens College,
Kingston, in graduating in Arts. The
boys left as soon as they were through
for the West where Alex. will teach at
Drummer, Sask., and Leslie at Tres -
each, in the same province. We
heartily congratulate the Lamont
Bros. on their success and wish theta
a happy and prosperous future.
LEAGUE. -Officers of the Epworth
League of Union church for next year
are as follows :-Hon.-Pres „ Rev. I.
A. McKelvey President, Myrtle
Speiran ; 1st Vice -Pres., lvah Speir-
an ; 2nd Vice -Pres., Mrs. D. Meehan ;
3rd Vice-Ptes., Katie Denman ; 4111
Vice -Pres., Percy Good ; Sec., Laura
Speiran ; Treas., Mamie Denntan ;
Organist, Alma Speiran ; Assistant -
Organist, Della Whitfield ; Forward
Movement Sec, 'Treas„ Mabel Rich-
mond • Oonvcuer Look -out Corn„
Mary Meehan.
FAITHFUL AND HONORED PIONEER
CALLED AWAY. -Another of the old-
est and most highly respected resi-
dents of Grey township, was called
away by the messenger of death, on
April 16th, in the person of Alexander
Stewart, 16th Oon. of Grey. He had
been in his usual health until 2 weeks
ago, but a bad cold and several attacics
of gall stones, (of which he had a
severe illness of 6 months duration
about 10 years ago, from which he was
free until his last illness,) yet almost
every day was able to be up part of
the time round the house and sitting
.in his chair, but Thursday morning,be
took a very severe !attack from which
he never rallied, passing away Friday
forenoon to •the home prepared for
Gott'e own. Mr. Stewart was the
youngest eon of tine late Alexander
Stewart and Morava Fleming and
was born on July 31st, 1836, neat' Blair
Athnl,•Perthshire, Scotland, not far
from Llls noted Grampian mountahs
In the Highlands. He never forgot
his native tongue and was able to read
and lana in his old age. Along with
his parents, one brother, the late John
Stewart, 15th Oon., and sisters, emi-
grated to Oanada in 1858. Family
their consisted of Elizabeth, .(after-
wards Mrs. B. Pickell, Oshawa)
Mitt. 'eras, (Ars. Leartnont, Grey) ;
Chtistinia, (Mrs. W. Fulton, Grey) ;
Miss Ann Stewart, Hamilton, North
Dakota • Isabel, (Mrs. A. Sillers, Cal-
vin, N. D.) ; and also a yomger sister
dying in childhood in the Old Lattd.
All are pow deceased excepting Mrs.
Sitters. The younger members of the
family arrived tint in Oshawa, as
parents had gone visa Ottawa t0 visit
relatives. Family was 8 weeks cross-
ing the ocean in a sailing vessel, being
delayed a couple of weeks of the St,
Lawrence river, wind and tide against
thein, Sailing then Was a tedious
journey and accommodation 60 years
ago, either on land or sea, was very
different to the present day. Out of 22
who left the same village and glen to
make for themselves homes in a fore-
ign land and coming together to
Canada only 2 are living, ilirs. Sitters
and "Sandy" Stewart, bincltstnitll,
Seaforth, Coming to the Queen's
bush, which was then nothing but a
wilderness, Mr. Stewart settled on
Lot 15, Oon, 16, and by hard labor and
unflinching energy he and hie partner
made for themselves a comfortable
home, owning one among the best
farms in Grey totvnship. He was a
oust 1uree0slul farmer, neat and par-
ticulur'Allis Nene k, saying !'What was
worth doing was worth doing well."
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Ile died on the Palm on which the
family settled. Owing to a serious
accident he left the farut 1'o n time.
The subject of this notice met n ith a
serines accident while chopping wood
on the farm of the late lhomets
Govenlock, near (lrit/veer bridge, Me-
Killop, of snub a sham:tee that 'timed
hire foe life, a stiff knee. After re-
covering he went to school and be-
came one of the most successful teach -
ere of the day, teaching for a time at
Ethel, what is now known its Smith's
school, 6th Oon. and also for 7 years
in his own section, known as Connor's
school, 16th Oon, Many a man and
woman owe to a great measure, their
success in life to his fat thrill Instr. lo -
Lion. Itlr. Stewart was a Town-
ship Auditor for 20 or. more years
also Treasurer and !Trustee of the
section for many years and until he
resigned. Deceased was at man of
strong character, accurate memory
grasp had a mental g p above the
average. He was a mall of steeling
integrity, upright and honorable in
all his dealings with his fellow men
and was respected and trusted by all
who made his acquaintance. A great
lover of home, where good father is
most missed. Of late years ho was
seldom off the farm, A faithful, kind
and loving husband and farther was
Mr. Stewart, always pitting himself
last where the comfort of his fatiuily
was concerned and he will be most
assuredly missed in his own home.
In pioneer days when friends and
homes were far apart, many a travel-
ler found food and shelter beside his
fireside: No needy one ever came to
his door but received help and shelter.
Politically the subject of this sketch
was a staunch Liberal and always
took a great interest in the affairs of
his country, upholding all good meas-
ures for the gond and advancement of
the land of his adoption. In religion
he was a Presbyterian, having a great
respect for his pastor, Rev.' D. B. Mc-
Rae. of late years he was unable to
attend public services, but did not
neglect his private worship with his
family beside his own fireside. He
believed and trusted in his God and
the Saviour of men. Mr. Stewart is
survived by his aged partner, who
was Rachel Brown, youngest daugh-
ter of the late James Brown and Mar-
garet Morrison, of Sanquir, Scotland,
who is very ill at present with gall
stones. His youngest sou, Matthew
J„ dying about 5 months ago in the
prime of his life was a severe blow to
his aged parents. Eldest son, Alexan-
der R., of Vancouver, was unable to
be here, and Mary Ann, (Mrs. Louis
Steiss,) 14th Con., and Mise Maggie
R. at home are the surviving children.
Deceased's manly qualities were ap-
preciated by those who knew him
best and will be long remembered by
his family and many friends, although
most of the latter havel answered the
roll call up yonder. Funeral service
was conducted by Rev. Mr. McCul-
loch, who sang, "The Lord's my
Shepherd" and 'Safe in the arms of
Jesus," selections also sung at the
son's funeral 5 months ago. Inter-
ment was made in Brussels cemetery
in the family burying plot beside hie
son and mother -hl -law, the late Mrs,
Janies Brown, Monday afternoon.
The large number who followed the
remains to their last reciting place,
showed the honor and respect in
which he was held, Owing to a great
deal of sickness many sorrowing
friends were unable to attend. Pall -
hearers were, Louis Stress, Peter
Kelly (Tnckersmith), Thomas Lear-
mout, John Wilson (Atwood), Edward,,
Fulton and 'James Houston.
"A. precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved to stilled,
A place is vacant in the home
Which never can be filled,"
Walton
Now for Arbor Day.
Walton should have It beetling Pooh
Ball team ill the field this season.
Rumor says a couple of farmers in
this locality will invest in autos this
Spring.
Mrs. Hugh Porter con threes to im-
prove and will soon be fully restored
We hope.
The reports from Fergus hospital
state that James Rea is doing nicely
after his operation for appendicitis
anti will soon be able to return home.
R. Hoy, who was lineman for Blyth
Telephone 00., has come Lo Welton
to take charge of his fathet's
business. We welcome the family to
our village.
The many old friends of Robert
Berry will be sorry to hear that hie
health is not as vigorous as in other
clays. It is to be hoped the glad
Springtime will aid in building up.
Wm. J. Dennison iv., of Calgary,
Alta., Mrs. Rohan A. Rubinson, of
Regina, Sask., and Alex. Dennison, of
Toronto, were called home, owing to
the serious illness of their father,
We are sorry to state that William
Dennison, alt old and respected pione-
er of the 141-11 Con. of McKillop, has
been dangerously ill for the past two
weeks with pneumonia. We wish
him a speedy recovery,
Next Sabbath the annual Missionary
services of the Methodist churches
will be addressed by A, T. Cooper, a
well known layman of Clinton, and
the pastor. Mr. Cooper is a good
speaker and hell versed in his subject..
Om soldier boys, Dennison and
Onnnitlgham and 1000 other iuornbers
of the coutiltgent training at London
are across the ocean by this time and
may soon be in the think of the light,
We sincerely hope a guardian angel
will watch over their and peeserve
their lives in the midst of so many
dangers,
Public meeting Friday evening of
this week to map out the Arbor DAY
program and enlist all the avalieble
help.
Farmers have been busy rushing in
the seed and the local gardeners have
not been lettin3 the grass grow under
their feet either.
This week the regnlation of not
hawing the 0. P. R. Agent on duty for
ills night train was annulled and the
public is cone more smiling,
The Finian eJ of Mrs. George William-
son, which vette delayed until Tuesday
afternoon of this 1(0)•11, awaiting the
coming of deceased's parents, J. and
Mrs. Switzer, from, the `Vest, was
largely attended. Interment was
made in Brussels ceinelery, Service
was in charge of Rev. Mr. Wren, as-
sisted by Mr. Young and Rev. lite,
Lundy. Deceased was a fine person
whose decease is greatly regretted
and the sympathy of the continently
is extended to Mt',, Williamson and
the Switzer family in their bereave-
ment.
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Rev. Mr. McCulloch is spending a
few days in London.
R. A. McDonald, Stratford, Sunday-
ed with friends here.
W. Sehnock, Moncriell, passed
through this burg in hie new car.
Mrs. Slernmons, of London, visited
with Mrs. R. K. McDonald this week.
There will be no service in the Meth-
odist church next Sunday as it is
Communion at Brussels.
C. W. Keeling, of Cargill, and C.
Briggs, Paisley, were visitors at the
home of A. Helm this week.
Mr. Goatee and Mr. Naylor, of Sea-
foi•th, came in their new autos and
visited friends here last week.
Miss Beth Wallace, who has spent
the Winter at the home' of hire.
Menzies, returned to Toronto a week
ago.
Mrs. Brodie, Seaforth. is ,visiting
with her mother and sister, Mrs. R.
Ritchie and Mrs. McIntosh, who have
been in poor health but both are im-
proving we are pleased to .state.
BELGIAN FUND OONOERT.-Ott the
evening of Friday, April 30th, a con-
cert will be held in the Methodist
Church here at which a gond program
will be presented. 'Belgium the
Brave" will be the subject of Rev. D.
Wren's Lecture, that everybody
should bear. Admission 15 cents.
Morris
Mrs, Robert Geddes, 3rd line, is a
patient in Wingham hospital.
This has been a great week Inc the
farmers. A few nice showers would
make things go now.
Garner Nicholson, who was so seri-
ously ill, is improving, his many
friends will be glad to hear.
The Ladies' Aid of Belgrave Metho-
dist church met on Tuesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. W. Procter.
Misses Jennie and Grace Robb re-
turned to their respective schools on
Monday morning, near Harriston.
There schools were quarantined for
two weeks.
Last Winter Philip McKenzie, bro-
ther to Mrs. Robert Shedden, came
from the West on a visit. His health
has not been good and he has gone to
the hospital for treatment.
During the past week Laura,
youngest daughter of Henry and Mrs.
Mc0utcheon, Oth line, has been
seriously 01 with pneumonia. We
hope she will soon regain her usual
good health.
After a stay of 6 weeks at Wing -
ham hospital, Mrs. R. Armstrong,
3t d line, to hone once more. Her
health is somewhat better and we
hope she will soon be convalescent.
Anaemia is the trouble.
A number of entries are being made
for the Standing Field Crop competi-
tionin connection with East Huron
Agricultural Society. Entries close
on May 20th. Take a chance atone
of the 7 prizes offered. See advt. on
page 4 for farther particulars.
Alex., eldest son, of James and Mrs.
Anderson, 5th line, Inc, been quite
poorly and under the doctor's care but
we hope the fine weather will assist
in the rebuilding of his health. Earl
Anderson, who was on the sick list, is
bark to work.
THE LATE WM, MOSES. -Last week
brief reference was made to the de-
mise of Win. Moses, on Monday the
19111 inst., at his home, on the 2nd line
after a brief illness of pneumonia,
aged 77 years and 4 months. He was
born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1338,
leaving .there in 1846. For about 8
years he lived in the Eastern States
at the town of Holyoak after which
he took up land in McGillvray, Middle-
sex Co., in 1854. •Three years later he
came to Morris township, where
he has continuously resided. In
the year 1880 Mr. Moses was married
to Miss Elizabeth Rees, who survives
with 2 sons (James, of Grey township,
and Wm. at hone) and 2 daughters,
(Misses Ray and Bessie at home:)
There are also three brothers, (James
and lhttlllew, Kincardine ; and Hugh
1st line of Nforris.) The funeral on
Wednesday was largely attended,
the service being conducted by Rev.
Mr. ' Thompson, of Bluevale. Among.
friends from a distance were :-James
acrd J. C. Kee -pion, Parkhill ; P.
Gibson, Hamilton ; Matthew Moses
and Wm. and Mrs. Morrison, Kin-
cardine. The floral tributes from
friends and the familywere beautiful.
The subject of this notice attended
Knox church, Brussels, until 1895 and
since went to Johnstoe's church, on
the Shreve -le circuit, being nearer hie
home, 31r. Moees was a quiet, in-
dustrious man, whose sterling integri-
ty and thotoug-going manliness was
never doubted and he WAS esteemed
by all who had the pleasure of his
aegnahttance. He was ever ready to
lend a helping hand to °very good
cause. Mee. Moses and the members
of the family have the sympathy of
the community hi their bereavement,
Nieuwe TowNsslw. BoY,' - Petal'
Broadfoot, of Gladstone, Manitoba,
has been selected by the Liberals of
the conetituency of Neepawa as their
candidate for the Dominion Parlia-
ment aG the next election. Mr. Broad-
foot was born in the township of
Morris, near Brussels. He is a son of
James Broadfoot, of Gladstone, and
formerly of Morels, who spent a
couple of months here last Sommer
visiting relatives and friends. Mr,
Broadfoot is also a nephew of John
Broadfoot, 5th line. Winnipeg Free
Press says : Peter Broadfoot, nomi-
nated by the Liberals of Neepawa
conetituency, came to Gladstone 42
years ago when a boy of 14. He went
West with his parents from Brussels,
Huron Couuty, Ontario. He is of
Scotch extraction. During his long
sod honorable career to Gladstone he
has been engaged in the grain busi-
ness and in farming, He is a member
of the Winnipeg Grain Exchange.
Mr. Broadfoot has always taken an
interest in polities and is a fluent and
impressive speaker. He has been to
the fore in all public movements in
Gladstone and district since the be-
ginning of things there. In religion
he is a Presbyterian. Old friends here
will be glad to see him win out.
Ethel
John McDonald bas sold his colt to
Andy Machan. He intends to buy an
auto.
Mrs. Holding, of Brantford, is pay-
ing an extended visit with her niece,
Mrs. (Dr.) Ferguson.
Seeding is being rushed in this sec-
tion, Fall wheat and clover are look-
ing fine.
Mrs. Doss Cole is in London this
week being called there by the sick-
ness of Mrs. Schlimm.
Mrs. Coates is spending a couple of
weeks with her daughter, Mrs.
Richard Johnston, atTrowbridge.
The Epworth - League services 00
Wednesday evenings are to be held
at 8.80 p. m, sharp for the Summer
mon ths.
Ethel cheese factory will commence
operations for this season on Monday
of next week, May Srd. Prospects
are favorable.
Rev. D. and Mrs. Wren and Stewart
were welcome visitors at the Pancake
Social even though they had to leave
for home early.
Mrs. Kyle and her son, Ralph, of
Hickson, spent a few days with Robt.
and Mrs. Laing, last week. They left
on Saturday for Wingham.
Miss Beatrice Bateman, who has
been dangerously ill with pneumonia
and bronchitis, is improving nicely
now and will soon be convalescent we
hope.
Ethel Foot -ball club has been re-
organized. They have rented a field
near the village from George Bate-
man. They are now open for chal-
lenges.
Quarterly Communion services will
be held in the Methodist church next
Sunday morning at 10.30. Regular
service will aleo be held in the even-
ing. Quarterly Board is to meet on
Monday evening at 8 o'clock.
Oaptain Richard Steacie, of West -
mount, who was killed in France last
week, was an intimate friend of Mrs.
(Rev.) McKelvey. In their girlhood
days Mrs. McKelvey and Mrs. Steacie
lived next door to each other and
were great companions. Mrs. Mc-
Kelvey was a guest at Me. and Mrs.
Steacie's wedding. Mrs. Steacie's sis-
ter is married to 001. Smart, who has
gone to England with the 2nd Con-
tingent.
Followingare the officers of the Ep-
worth
P
worth League for the current term :-
Hon. -President, Rev. I. A. McKelvey ;
President, M. J. Stemma» ; 1st Vice -
Pres., Alvin McKee ; 2nd rice Pres.,
Lucy Sanders ; 3rd Vice Pres., E.
Chambers ; 4th Viers Pres., Norman
Addie ; 5th Vice Free., Mrs, McGuire ;
Recording -Secretary, Pearl Bateman ;
Asst. -Sea, G. Pulfrey ; Oor.-Sec., Roy
Hall ; Treas., Mamie Hansuld ;
Organists, Pearl Dobson, Leila Vod-
den and Pearl Love ; Forward move-
ment Sec.-Treas., H. Love. These are
backed up by strong committees.
A Jackson Mich., paper of Apt'. 12,
contained this item of interest to
Ethel people :- "Announcement
was made of the engagement of Miss
Leta Louise Le Gear, daughter of
Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Le Gear, to Fred-
erick Wilco Doty, of Goderioh, Out.,
on Saturday, when Miss Le Gear en-
tertained at a handsomely appointed
dinner party in honor of her week -end
house guests, the Misses Miriam
Campbell, Ruth and Grace McKinley,
Eva Britton and Clara Leighton, all
of Lansing." Rev, and Mrs. Le Gear
were former residents of Ethel, the
former being pastor of the Methodist
church.
GOOD TIME, -Considering the busy
time there was an excellent crowd at
the Pancake Social which was giveu
in Dilworth's Hall, Thursday evening
of last week, under the auspices of the
Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Church.
The pancakes, maple syrup and other
eatables were very palatable and en-
joyed by all. Following program WOG
rendered principally by Brussels
talent and was enthusiastically re-
ceived by the audience who repeated-
ly called fot encores : Oetette, Brus-
sels talent ; Prayer, Rev. I. A. Mc-
Kelvey ;• Solo, Lorne Eckmier ; Reci-
tation, Wilfrid Keifer ; Solo, Miss
Barks Recitation, Bernice Cole ;
Duet, Miss Downing andRoy Pryne ;
Violin selection, H. L. Jackson ; Reci-
tation, Rhea McLelland ; Solo, F. H.
Gilroy ; Reading, Miss L. chambers ;
Solo, Lorne; ; Reading, F. H.
Gilroy ; Solo, Miss Hingston Violin
selection, H. L. Jackson ; Ootette,
Brussels talent ; God save the King ;
Benediction. Misses Bailey and Alta
Pryne were the very efficient ac-
companists of the evening. The
Ladies' Aid treasury is enriched about
$30 so the members are smiling.
Genie again Brusseie,
W. H. KERR, Pro¢rietor
Mies Iva Campbell, daughter of
Ivie and Mrs. Campbell, is improving
in health and will soon be fully
restored we hope,
Arthur Bexley and bride have re-
turned from their honeymoon and
have taken up housekeeping in the
house lately occupied by Jonas Flood.
An English Church service will be
held et the home of G. M. Mitchell on
Sunday. Nlay 21441, at 3 o'clock by Rev,
J, M. Shaw, of Atwood. Anyone will
be welcome,
DIED IN HIS eiovgs,-The following
taken from a Florida newspaper refers
to a nephew of Mrs, George Bateman,
of Ethel, tvltose mother was it daugh-
ter of the late John and Mrs. Jones,
former old residents of the 10th Con.
of Grey township: -Abraham Pogue
Johnston died early on the morning
of April 18111, from the effects of in-
ternal poisoning. Every effort was
made to save the young mall's life,
five doctors having been summoned.
Although they worked hard nearly all
night nothing could avail. The - de
ceased was the youngest son of John
and Mrs. Johnston, having attained
his 1811 birthday in January last. He
was a student in r the public ublic schools
where both pupils and teachers found
him an earnest pupil and a lovable
friend. He was a member of the
Methodist church and active in
church life. He was a leader in the
various societies of the church and
was looked up to by many of the other
young 'people as a model Christian
boy. He was devout in duties to the
church and lived true to its principles.
Funeral service was held at the Metho-
dist church Wednesday morning,
April 1411, and were conducted by the
Rev. S. W. Lawler. The services
were largely attended and the floral
offerings were among the most beauti-
ful ever seen here. The burial was in
Rose Hill cemetery. Al their own
request his four brothers acted as pall-
bearers. He leaves besides his mother
and father, four sisters and four
brothers :-Mrs. L. M. Marsh, of
Avon Park ; Mrs, H. E. Willis, of
Bradentown ; Nlrs. S. W. Turner, of
Parrish ; Mrs. J. N. Park, of Clear-
water ; John J. Johnston, of St.
Ctoud ; Pat, James M., and Joseph E.,
all of Kissimmee, All members of
the family were home to attend the
funeral.
Jamestown
Sabbath services will be resumed
next Sunday evening in Victoria
Hall, after a holiday of a few weeks.
Mrs. (Dr.) James T. Strachan, of
Fort William, is a guest at the home
of Mrs. Jas. Strachan. She had been
visiting relatives at Chatham.
Blyth
W. T. Riddell, who had the misfor-
tune to get thrown out of his auto ie
reported to be seriously injured in-
ternally. The auto was taken to
Goderich for repairs.
The members of the local lodge of
Oddfellows met in their Hall Sunday
evening to the number of 40 and
marched to St. Andrew's church,
where Rev. W. D. Turner preached
an appropriate sermon. -
The switchboard at the rural tele-
phone went out of commission on
Saturday night and the lineman had
to work all night and part of Sunday
before he found out what was wrong,
after which 1m soon got it in working
order.
John Ellis had the misfortune on
Sunday to losable 18 year old daugh-
ter from heart failure. She was a
bright, woman whose suddeu
g young g
demise isreatly deplored. Funeral
took place 'Tuesday afternoon to
Westfield Deceased was the second
eldest daughter of the family. There
are three sisters and a brother.
The 0. P. R. 00. did not stick long
to the idea of closing up the stations
along this division for the night train.
Company directed agents to leave the
outside of the stations lit but they
have now been advised to remain on
duty for the night train. This was
brought about by the protests sent in
by the commercial travellers, All
parties are better satisfied now.
INFERIOR LIGHTNING RODS
Again I wish to warn the farmers of
Ontario against inferior lightning
rods. One of the same companies
that buneoed the farmers with iron-
centered rode last year is reported to
be selling the same rod again this
year. Watch out for them.
There is no difficulty in spotting
these rods. This outside covering is a
thin sheet of copper. Inside of the
copper is a strip of galvanized steel or
iron one-half inch wide and two gal-
vanized steel or iron wires about No.
10, The copper sheath is twisted
around the strep and wires giving the
rod a corrugated appearance. The
steel or iron will rust out in from five
to ten years. For photograph of
what happened to a rod of this bind
in less than eight years see Figure 34,
Bulletin 220, which may be had by
writing the Department of Agricul-
ture, Toronto. P g
An Illinois firm is circulating the
trade and others advocating the
"Mast" Lightning Rod System.
They declare that twisted cables are
positively dan"choke-eons," that thatttribes only
act like ch t
should be used,that insulators mutt
be need, etc. For concentrated es-
sence of error these circulars surpass
anything else I have seen.
Beware of the mad with the iron -
centered rod and the man who claims
that twisted cables are dangerous.
This Department will be glad. to be
informed regarding the opetatione of
either.
Dept, of Physice 0, A, 0, Guelph.
W3,t, a, DAY,