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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1915-5-13, Page 1rut VOL. 43 •„\ 0, 46 BRUSSELS, UN1'ARIU, THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1 91 W. 11. KERR, Profirieior Farmers' Accounts Farmers' Accounts are given special attention. Money loaned to responsible farmers. Cheese checks cashed, notes collectedoa discounted. Money deposited in our Savinge Bank returns you interest at 3% and is ready when required. Why not opens SavingsAccoune es 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 Capias - - - _ 6 6,600,000 SurpTotal Resourced ovor - 9',000,000 - 90,090,000 BRUSSELS BRANCH F. H. Gilroy, Manager 100 New Advertisements Lot for sole—James Sharpe. Blaledon Colin—Henry Sone. Court of Beviston—A. Mac&wen. Sig Show Doming—Family Theatre. Cumberland Gem—John J. Met, vfn. Clinton A solemn send-off was given berg ae the G. T. R. station platform Monday morning by members of the citizens' band to the boys of the 83ed, who visited their families and friends. The platform was filled with adults and children. Many tears were shed, also by some strangers who were waiting for their trains. To the strains of "The Maple Leaf Forever” the train, pelted out, leaving urany tearful faces, r, cleeees for the boys. Wingham Several membees of the 33rd Battal- ion spent Sunday .with their families here. Beds of tulips which Chief Alien and his staff planted make a fine ehowieg on each side of the path from the street to the Town Hall doors. Rev. E. G. Dymond, of St.Peal's church, preached a very. impressive sermon, touching on the lives of some of his members who were recently killed in battle. Next Sunday will be observed as Imre Day ' Meths su r Imre t, a d some 0hnt•oltee will hold special services, Siuoe tite deaths have been announce, ed of several soldiers who left here with the fleet coneingent the.ftage on the rowel Hall, Public Sebool affil Postoflfce are now Hying at hall mast. Ooderieh Wert, and Mrs. Palmer received word that their only on,William, had been killed in bottle in France. The, young titan Was well known around town and much sympathy is extended to his mother, father and sister, EstherArgin, relict of Thomas One, died at her son-in-law's residence, Dr. A. T. Emmerson, on Sunday. The lady has been in feeble health for some time. The funeral took plane to. the 0. P. R. Station to Peterboro. Muth sympathy is felt in town for Mrs. Emmet son. Death removed one of the well known citizens last evening in the person of George Black, who was bailiff: until two years ago, and on ac- count of failing health was forced to give up the active work. Mr. Black was born here 75 years ago and leaves three sons, hie wife having been dead several years. The funeral took place from the residence of his son George, on Tuesday, Jamestown Miss Pearl Payne was visiting frieude at Blyth. J. 1'. Strectum, B, A. of Toronto, spent a -few days at his home bete. Rev. Mt'. Thompson, of Bluevale, preached in Victoria Hall on Sunday evening. Mrs. Alex. Beyans and Mitis Ina, of Brussels, were visiting friends in the community. Mee. J. S. Strachan returned to her home'at Fort .William after visiting at the home of Mrs, Jas. Strachan, Jas. and Mrs. Kernaghan and family have settled on the Rattan farm, .tet line. They are welcome to title vicini- ty. Anual meeting of the Women's Institute was held in Victorsa Hall Tuesday afternoon when new officers -were installed; Program consisted of an address by •the, President and music. Wroxeter Sam. Pope left for Edmonton on Tneeday afternoon. George Howe made a briefness trip to Guelph last week. D1llle Hazlewood, of Clifford, visited hie brother, W. C. Hazlewood, on Monday. Stewart McKercher left for Baskat- ehewan on Saturday where he will spend the Summer. Jno. Rutledge, of Brampton, has spent the past week with old friends in the village. Miss B. Dell returned from Thorned on Monday where she had attended the marriage of her sister. Thos. Hemphill and Ray Carr went to London nn Saturday returning with a new Hupmnbile car which the former sold to H. R. Holmes, of Ger- rie. r 00000000000000000•••1►•••0• •0••••••••••••••••••s••••• • •• The • • • j Investor's j • • •• • • • Opporthnity ••• 1 • oI can offer you at present e • q City of Calgary 3 -year• • • s7 a © 6 f p. c. Bonds at Par • • ,y • ,j Interest payable every six months. These Bunds tine ensured by o • property valued at $104,000,000. Nothing one can conceive of man • ',happen to them to armee a lass to you of either principal ne iiiterest. 0 oThese ace only a sample of the investments that I can offer. 1 have 9 others which are equally safe, whieh combine all the advaiitttgve that A =an investment can offer, and which will give yon a still girater return. • These include a few special opportunities which are only available for a • a short time. If your money is 'earning tele teanO% 1 can increase • your income considerably. A small increase in rate means a big its- ,ae aurease in income, If you allow your money to remain idle or 'never, it m • in any way which will not give you at least the rate which I guui utt- • tee then you are losing money. • • • The majority do a hard day's work fora few dollars, yet many ate • losing an opportunity to matte hundeeds became of the. hour of so it s would take to see me and obtain advice as to the moat suititble invest- .3. 3 ment for their purpose. You may be familiar with a Domain invest- 0_ nvest • • went which you think is good but unless you are familiar with all in- 0 a• vestments and can compete the relative values of each for a period of • • years you cannot be sure that yours is the best. ' o a • • If your moneyis invested at present and you are not sure an to ;- II •• the market vales of your investment or if you would like to know the • et present position and future prospects of the company or corporation e, • whose securities yon own I will be glad to give you this information.e S If it is advisable to sell for any reason or if you min better your invest- 0 • meats as to safety and income I will tell you how you can do so.• a • I am leaving towards the end of the present month to spend the 3 • Summer in Northern Ontario. If you wish to see tne ie will be noes. a eery to do so before that time, Phone 38x and arrange for an appoint • Ment or call at any time. Tine will.not place you tinder any oblige 5 • tion, • Roger C0 Deadman• Oi • i p Photic BRUSSELS 3 • ••rMMNtll•tNN•••4011M iN•w•NN••MOMOOMM i Respectfurtte JJad Our duty to departed ones is not complete until a suitable memorial has been erected to mark their graves. Why not attend to it now mud retake it possible to have a Monti. ment placed there this Simmer ? I have aided hundreds to perform that duty. They have selected one of my beautiful Monumental creations and are highly pleased. I can do the same for yon. Brussels Granite & Marble Works ALLAN E. HERSEY, proprietor. t Peter IilclSwen, of Toronto Univer- sity, is visiting his parents, Peter and Mrs. McEwen, of Tutnherry. Mrs. Schwalm and Miss D. Wendt, of Bengston, spent the week end with their brother, J. R. Wendt. Graham Ballantyne, of the Royal Bank at Rockwood, is spending two weeks vacation with relatives here. Service in the Methodist Ohm ch will be withdrawn next Sunday even- ing, owing to anniversary services being held at Belmore. An interesting Foot.ball game was played _in the park here on Monday evening, between' Harriston High School and Wroxeter team, The le- sult was a victory for the home team, by a score of 2.0. ' Morris >. David Smith, 6th line, injured one of his eyes but will soon be o. k. again we hope. Entries close for the Standing Field Crop, under auspices •of Brussels Agricultural Society , Thursday of next week. Have you handed in your name? Prizes ere 7 in number and grade down from $20.00. Next meeting of Council will be held on Monday, May 31st, when the Turvey and Bosman Drain By -Laws, Court of Revision and the Court deal- ing with township general Assess- ment Roll will also be conducted, making a busy clay. Bluevale Quarterly service was held in the Methodistcherch on Sunday. One of the largest esti ever captured at Bluevale was caught near the dam one day last week by Lennard Ruttan. It was a German carp and weighed 10 pounds. Mrs. A. Bruce is back to Bluevale after visiting her brother and sister, Jno. and Mrs. Cross, Palmerston, for the past 3 months. She has a very sick nephew at Drayton, in the per- son of R. A. Brace. Mr. Bruce's wife was a Miss Brandon. There was a large attendance at the meeting of the Westminster Guild on Sunday evening to (tear Rev. D. Petrie, Wingham, give his address on Why Ism proud of my denomination: Mr. Perris made the subject one of deep interest by his familiarity with the thrilling and inspiring events of Presbyterian histnry. Miss Agnes Aiteheeon sang. Cranbrook Nies, (Rev.) McCulloch, is visiting her sister, near Hamilton. Vise 01,Oracken, Brussels, Sunday - ea with Miss lel Sperling. it v. tell•, McCulloch has invested in a Word au' and soli his driver. to Dr. McRae, of Br»ssels. Some of tit, members of Knox Church purpose attending the Presby- teldnL ot'Pee:n•itntnext. Tnesdaty. .Ilia 1luutei• tinposos making a nem - bee of improvem"n re about his proper- ly this Sarnmec. He is a very busy male, At, Miction Sale of Farm stock, implements, household furniture, etc., the property of the late Satnttel Dunn, will be held Friday afternoon of next week at 1.80 p. m, F. S. Stolt will be the Auctioneer. Wieluesday afternoon of this week, at tite Methodist Pat soilage, Brussels, Rev, fe Wren tied the matrimonial bow between lernd. Jeschke, of this plate, and Alio Mabel Geiger, of Bel - grave. We hope they may enjoy. ninny happy and prosper5us years. S. DUNN PASSES AevAY.—lhnrsday everting of lest week .Samuel Dunn, e well known resident of this locality died, aged 68 years. His demise was not unexpected as he had been very i11 for the previous 8 weeks front in- tetnal canner, Deceased was born in Co, Armagh, Ireland, and came to Canada when 20 years of age, Blans- hard township, PerthCo., was his home up to 28 years ago when he bought a 100 acre farm, Lot 15, Con. 18, upnn which he lived continnonsly, About 88 years ago the subject of this notice was married to Miss Margaret A. Bell, of Blanchard, and she and two sons (Sandeman, of Rathwell, Manitoba, and Wm, H., ofl3oissevain, Man.,) survive, Mr. Dutin was a Presbyterial in church relationship Med a Conservative in politics. In his earlier years he belonged to the Orangemen. Funeral took place Monday afternoon, service being con- ducted, by Rev, J. L. NleOtilloch, ht Kaux church, hero; Inteftitont wue [Iloilo in e3rnssels cemetery. His sons weto herrn fur the lase sail tibee. Mr, Minn ia r Dtt t wtnum _ of brusque cast but hottest, i tr t tee , nil is trans and good hearted, lie possessed tenth of native twit and was always ready to creel( a joke. The bereaved are sympathised with in their time of marrow. B nether Bros, are doing some hest - ling tie emeriti, They have 120 a r s of seeding done and have let the cot. tract of underbrushing nt the front of their farm on the llth Con. to Martin McDonald. Wnt, H. Dunn, who was here for his father's funeral returned to his hoine in Boiseevain this week, Ile has done well in the West. Sandeman Dunn, another son, of Rath well, Man., arrived last Monday in time for the burial of his father, Ile will nuke a short visit before returning, Belgrave Mrsweek,, Sproat visited at Seafortb last We are glad to report gond progress on the part of Jerry Jiryalges who was kicked by a horse and seriously In- jured. A well was drilled at the manse and a gond supply of water found at 72 feet... The Ladies' Aid financed the work. A successful operation was per- formed upon Miss Eliza Procter, at the home of Richard Prowler, last week. She is making favorc.ble pro- grees, The Mothers' Day service conducted in the Methodist Church last Sabbath evening by Rev, Mr. Jewitt:, of Blyth, was much enjoyed. Rev. Mr. Kil- patrick was at Blyth. Next Sunday evening Mrs, Jas. Taylor and Ml's. (Rev.) Boyle will be in charge of the Young.People's meet- ing in the Presbyterian Ohureh. Topic is "Why we should not gamble." Next Tuesday .evening Belgrave Farmers' Club will meet in; the 0. 0. F. Hall. The subject of "Weedse, will be introduced by Andrew Oyrmie-and discussed bee the members. A good attendance asked for. Womeu'e Institute will'hold'thetr annual meeting Thursday afternboh of next week, in the 0. O. F. Hall, in- stead of Tuesday. Reports will be received and discussed, officers elected and other interesting matters attend- ed to. Not only the members ate asked to attend but an invitation is extended to all the women -folk of the community. W. M. S,—The annual business meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of Belgrave Methodist church, was held in the church on Thursday, May 6th. Reports were read by the Secretary and Treasurer which show- ed that after the year's expenses were paid the Sum of 1122.15 had been sent to the Branch Treasurer. After the reports were received and adopted the following officers were elected Inc the new year :—President, Mrs. W. J. Procter ; Vice -President, Mrs. Chas. Procter ; Secretary, Mrs. Chas. Wilkinson ; Treasurer, Mrs. J. T. Bell. Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month. Try and spend a profitable bout. with the mem- bers of this Society. Grey • Mrs. H. Finn is making favorable progress. Last week Airs. W. Rands visited relatives and friends at Seafortb and Mitchell. t H isoconi an J e R darid Ir, a A , Hamil- ton, of Gerrie, were visitni's nt the parental home of the former on Sun- day. Three of nor worthy bachelors, Julie Pearson Jos. Pe/risenutsen and Jas. Mo0artney, have invested in new. tubber tired buggies. Say girls all these xigs were "built for two.' Robert Matey conducted the ser- vice in Union Church last Sunday in the absence of the paster who was conducting a Communion servioe at Roe's church. Mr. McKay is a very acceptable local preacher. The 20th lust., will be the last day for receiving entries for the Standing Field Crop competition, under the auspices of Brussels Fair. Mr, Black, Secretary, .will receive your entries. 7 prizes are awarded, running from $20.00 so it is well worth while. Gan, OF THANIts,--We wish to ex- press our sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors who were so kind, helpful and thoughtful in the time of our trouble its the sudden bereavement of husband and father, We will never forget it and feel very grateful for the many words of sympathy expressed to us, Yours thankfully. MRS. A. STEwART tet FAMMILY, Friemie present at Mrs. Robertson's funeral from a distance) were :—Roy and eft's, Golightly ; George and Mrs. Golightly ; A. O. and ilfrs, Chalmers Geo. and Mrs. Adair ell from Weir- ton Samuel Boyle from Mil vertnn, brothee to deceased anti Mrs. George Rogers, Fullerton, Pallbearers were t —Samuel Boyle, Junes Brittin, MeiRobertson, George Robertson, Russel Robertson and David Livingstone. Smoot RBPonT.—Following is the School Report of 8, S. No. 1 for the month of May :—Se. tV.—Total 380,— May Armstrong 270, Oswald Hewing. way 252, Merriam Lowe 250, Wilford Cameron 248, Whitfield Roe 145, Jr, IV. Total 418.—Willie Miller 836, Willie Engle 813. Muriel Hoover 237.' Sr. 1II. Total tal S80.—Russel Grant 868, Jessie Miller 345. Jr, ItI. Total 400. Bertram Hemingway 858, Erueet Cochrane 347, Robert Tingle 257. Sr, II. Total 380. -Norman Hoover 875, Marjory Hoover 808, Mnrfei McNair 274, Margaret Alcook 20.3, Jr. I. In order of merit. --Arnold McNair, Elva Hemingway, Lena Miller, Roy Askin, Ida Coohrarie. Primer,—Ethel David. eon (good,) JEssne Mntizaes, Teacher. NORTH MON 11BEOALa The annual meeting of North Buren ib u n L el Al Association will be held tit. T inc owe Hall, Wingham, cu Tuesday, 25th ,net„ at 1, m, sheep, Elec- tion of officers, receiving re- ports and other business of im- port:mere will be on the p ro- 6eoo A good attendance is tasked for by the tiding office. dry. Thos. and Mrs. Davids,m, the Ooo., were holidaying this week will rela- tives and friends at Belgrave and Bluevale localities. Rev, A. W, Barker, B. D., of Sea - forth, will conduct a Mothers' Day service in Roe's church next Sunday morning at 10 30 and at Union at 3 o'clodk. Mr. Barker will also sing a solo at each service. Leann OF THANIie,—We wish to ex- pose our thanks for the kindness and sympathy bestowed during Lite illness and subsequent decease of our, mother, the late Mrs. Robe. Robertson, Ie will live long as a pleasant memory in the time when shadows were upon us, Yours Truly, THE ROBERTSON FAMILY. Ethel ' John McDonald is getting his new garage ready for his new car which he expects in a few days. Mrs. (Rev.) McKelvey and Irene after visiting in Stratford for a few days returned home last Monday, Adam Turnbull has been walking with somewhat of a limp owing to a horse stepping on one of his feet. Mr's. W. E. Sanders visited in Lis- towel this week. She was called there owing to the serious illness of her nieces Hugh Richmond was elected repre- sentative to the District meeting of the Methodist church, to be held at Wingham on May 28th. The Epworth League is to pay a social visit to Roe's League next Tues- day evening. They expect to furnish the greater part of the. program. Next Monday a special Council meeting will be held here to read some drain By -Laws. Regular session of Council and Court of Revision are slated for Tuesday, May 25th. In theMethodisti church last Sunday evening, Rev. I. A. McKelvey, preach- ed on "Peter's denial of Christ," Miss E. Chambers sang a very appropriate solo, entitled "Ashamed of Jesus." The note in THE POST last week about the stray dog made a little boy by the name of Leslie McDonald, of the 12th Con., very happy as it led to his `finding his long lost collie last Monday morning, The columns of THE POST is a splendid advertising medium. Rev. A. W. Barker, 13, D., of Sea - forth, will conduct a Mothers' Day service in the Methodist church next Sabbath evening, at 7 o'clock. A married ladies' choir will lead the praises and sing two anthems, Mr. Barker is a trained singer and will sing a solo. Come early and secure a gond seat. Our citizens are bound to keep moving. Dr. Ferguson has invested in a fine new buggy and Clifford is en- joying a new bicycle. Doc. Wardlaw, our hustling V. S. is able now to make speedy calls on his new motor- cycle which be bought from London lark week. Archie McDonald, our energetic cattle buyer, t et.+ quite cite y happy in his new Ford oar. Archie and Doe. already handle their machines like veterans. Upon the return home from their honeymoon of Arthur C. and Mts. Henryreception y a ptnon was held at the horne of I. M. and Mrs. Henry. A fine time was spent when about 85 friends and neighbors assembled. Evening was spent in music, games and- dancing. Bride and groom re- ceived many beautiful and costly presents showing the high esteem in which the young couple are held. Mrs. Geo. Chambers attended the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Henry, at Kincardine last Saturday, She died at her home Thursday of last week after a lingering illness. She was in her 73rd year and was born in the township of Clarke, Durham County and had resided in the township of Huron, Bruce County and the town of Kincardine for about 45 years. Her brothers, David and Henry Rae, are living near Reid's Corners, Huron township and a sister, Mrs. James Beatty at Blyth. Atwood Footballers did not get here on night announced owing to rain, but will play on Friday evening. Our Football team went to Fordwich last Monday evening and played a game with the Fordwich boys. The members of the team report that they were kindly received at Fordwich and the game was a tie as neither side scored. We have a good team here artdl with faithful practise they should be able to come home with the scalps of the opposing teams dangling at their belts. Itis reported that Ford- wich will play the return game here on May 24th. NEW SHED.—A well attended meet- ing of the Trustees of the Methodist church was held at the Parsonage on Monday evening. Those who had been appointed to canvass for sub- scriptions for the new church sheds reported. Although tite full estimat- ed Cost Watt not covered by subscrip- tions, still considering the amount subscribed and the promises given by othere it was deemed advisable to de- cide to build. The shed is to be 54 x 100 feet, cement walls and metallic Arched roof, Work is to be begun Within a month. First half of the subscriptions are due on or before let of Jntte and 0an be paid to John Me - Donald or Gee. W. Addy, the joint Tramlines, Hobberlin 's Hi d hGraTailoring 4 A11 Tailored -to -measure garments—sold at only one store in this town And That is This Stora W. P. Fraser INISNEIBIMIERIEIBMINIMEMI A short time ago Adam and Mrs. Turnbull went to Varna to attend the funeral of Samuel Reid, Mrs. Turn - bull's cousin. He was 80 years of age and pre -deceased by his wife 21 years. Ethel Women's Institute will hold their annual meeting in the Dilworth Hall on Thursday afternoon of next week, at 2.30 o'clock. Election of officers and other important business should ensure a large attendance. Commencing Monday evening of this week the general stores adopted early closing and will adhere to re during. the Summer. Wednesday and Saturday or evenings before a public holiday will be the exception. It's a good move. At the last meeting of Elmo. Fire Insurance Co. a claim was presented from W. M. Hutchinson, Grey town- ship, for $950 for his house and con- tents, destroyed by fire on March 17th. 1915, caused from a chimney. Moved by Mr. Stevenson, seconded by Mr. Baker, that this claim be paid forth- with, Carried. A claim was also presented from Robert 0. Melville, Logan township, for $1200 for his house and contents destroyed by fire on April 14th. Moved by Mr. Moffatt, seconded by Mr. Love, that this claim also be paid. Carried. A former resident of Ethel locality, in the person of James Dobson, of Ninga; Manitoba, writes Tan Post, under date of April 26th, and among other things says :—We have bad a lot of dry weather and winds but we have also been favored with a good rain a few days. Most of the wheat will be sown this week. A large acreage has been put in this season. Last Winter was a very mild one ex- cepting a few days toward the close of January. Hope this will find you well, I enclose money for THE POST. Walton Landlord Miller, of the Walton Hotel, now sports a fine motor car. Help Walton win a proud name for being the most tidy, progressive and law abiding villager in Huron Co. Nextsd u y T e a several from' this lo- cality will attend the Presbytery meeting and the Presbyterial at Tees - water. Next Sabbath Rev. 0, 0, Koine, of Londesboro, will preach sermons in the Methodist churches, Walton cir- cuit,in the inter o eats f the Educa- tional work. Mr. Young will supply at Londesboro. Last Sunday was a red letter day in the Methodist churches on Walton circuit. A. T. Cooper, the well known layman, of Clinton, gave inspiring addresses while Mrs. Cooper and Mies Green supplied choice music. Contri- butions are in advance of last year. Rumor has it that the Inspector has a list of law breakers in his pos- session now and will ask the J. P. to deal with their violation of the law in this, a no -license district, by be- coming intoxicated. Some people who are blamed for supplying grog at'e also likely to get into trouble over their job. A Goon Movn.—Arbor Day at the Public School was a busy and happy day in spite of the lain. Only two of the Tree Committee, Thos. Bolger and Wm. Shoidice,fared forth in the rain to get trees, but they succeeded in getting a dozen fine maples, These with aplum and an apple tree and some Virginia Creeper roots were Merited on the school grounds. It ie hoped that the other members of the Committee will arrange to have their quota of maples ou hand thio week so that a row may be planted along each side of the street from the school to the railway track. This work takes a little time and trouble but the re- turns are large both to ourselves and to those who will live after us. After the tree -planting' the parents and friends of the scholars gathered in the school with them and were treated to afine Spring day program. - 3. Hen- derson, the Principal, occupied the chair and Miss Bessie McDonald acted as his able assistant in the carrying out of the program as iu the regular school•day work. After this, between showers, there was a good deal of sport over some trial racing, some of the girls who are past school age not being able to withstand the tempta- tion to enter. This was followed by ice cream and cake for everybodyy. Committee on sports, Will, Neal, L. m Blake, Rev, R. A. Lundy and J. Hen- derson, had arranged a fine list of races and contests and had secured a good sum forprizesbutthis rt of he day's progrrem ead o be ptsbpon- ed. The Women's Institute took the initiative in arranging for the day and itis to be hoped that such an obser» van co of Ar bar Daywill become a u annual affair. Some visitorswho came a distance to be present. were Jno, and Mrs. MCGavin Leadbury and Geo, and Mss, Hawn, Seafortb. The next event is the Patriotic Concert, Friday everting, May 21st, in A. 0, U, W. Hell, "Afternoon Tea in friendly Villag862," The costumee will take you back 50 years,' but 1f we are to believe fashion prophets they will :41a0 take you forward just a year or two. At the meeting" of the Offline' Board of elle Methodist church, Wale ton circuit, Mr. Young was given a very hearty invitation to remain another year in charge of the work. He accepted subject to the Station. ing Committee, Edgerton Roe was elected delegate to the annual District meeting which will be held at Clinton on May 18 and 19. PATRIOTIC OoxcEttT.—Friday even- ing of next week, what promisee to be nmost ost enjoyable entertainment will be given in the A. 0, U W. Hall under the auspices of Walton Women's Institute. The amusing and interesting Drama, "Afternoon Tea in a friendly village io 1862" will be put on by 80 people and no one should ivies it. Program will begin at 8 o'clock. Proceeds for the Red Cross Fund. Admission, 25 cents; children 15 cents, If your heart beats loyally lend a hand by your attend- ance eo that we may prove our will- ingness to back up aur brave boys at the front. BRUSSELS SCHOOL Porm 1 Easter Test E Miller 82 B Wright 77 O Jordan ....76 G Ames 75 *G Grant74 K Stewart ...,74 D Ross. ..... 73 *0 Best 71 S Hall 68 **M Perrie........36 V McLeod 82 H Gerry56 M Aldrerson 55 I Wilkinson .-53 R Hewitt 52 A Johnston 49 **F Hinson .49 E Pennington...42 MELVILLE CRVRGR NEW PiPE ORGAN INSTALLED Thanks to the energy and good management of the Ladies' Aid Mel- ville church, Brussels, has a fine new pipe organ placed in their beautiful church, the instrument comparing most favorably with the other depart- ments of the edifice, both in appear- ance, quality and compass of its me- chanical construction. Last week the manufacturers, Edward Lye & Sons, Toronto, installed the new organ and Monday evening was the occasion of its opening and testing when a Recital was held. The chair was occupied. by Rev. A. J. Mann, B. A., pastor, who offered a few appropriate remarks and then called for the following lengthy yet well executed program :— Anthem, "Just as I am," choir ; organ solo, Mr. Lye ; solo, "The gift of rest," Lawson Wright ; organ solo, Mr. Lye ; solo, "Ave Maria," Miss Bethel Kerr ; organ solo, Mr. Lye ; duet, "Jame Lover of my Soul," Mesdames S, 0, Wilson and A. D. Grant ; organ solo, Mr. Lye ; intermission. Second part of program consisted of ;—Organ solo, Mo. Addie Weight anthem,em , "Praise the Lord," choir • organ sole M. Lye ; solo, "For all Eternity,' Lorne Eckmier ; organ solo, Mr. Lye ; male quartette, "Mamma's Hushaby" unaccompanied, by. L. Eckmier, Law. son and Byron Wright and Stuart Grant ; organ solo, Mr. Lye • closing hymn, "Abide with me" ; National Anthem, Everybody did well, both instrumentally and vocally and the organ opening was a most auspicious event. A special noteworthy fact evidenced is the good work being done with the junior vocalists by the train- ing of Mrs. Addie Wright, the capable organist and efficient vocal teacher, Mr. Lye performed a very generous part in the program and showed off the new organ to advantage. Finance. al proceeds of Recital were over $48.00 which will go to Building Fund. Be- fore the close Rev,r. t M Marin express- ed his personal thanks and that of the congregation to the Ladies' Aid for their magnificent gift to the church and also to Mr. Lye, Mrs. Wright and the choir for the very enjoyable even. ing afforded. THE NEW ORGAN The organ consists of two manuals or keyboards, each of 5 octaves and contain 8 speaking stops, each of 61 pipes, of the various qualities of tone to produce the distant whisperings of the Aeolian harp to the more robust tone of the rich diapason and the bright notes of the flute and piccalo. Names of the stops are as follows :-- Open Diapason, Duloiana, Melodia, Principal, Bourdon (pedal), Oboe Gamba, Stopped Diapason, Aeoline, Traverse Flute, swell coupler, pedal couplers (two), Tremolo. The organ case is very neatly finished in black ash, polished and fills the whole width of the choir gallery, The speaking front pipes are 88 in number, decorat- ed in plain gold. Price of organ was $1200. The instrument was built to order and woe installed by Edward Lye & Sons, Toronto, who have been in file work for nearly 60 years and have at present in use in Toronto about 80 organs, large and small, as well: as several hundred in Ontario and the West, It was Arthur 'Lye of the quartette of brothers, who exhibited elle organ at the Recital Monday evening, He was organist in one of the city churches for years and is a most agreeable and genial gentle. man.