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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1915-5-20, Page 1VOL. 43 .V9. 47• BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1915 Sale Notes We collect or discount ,sale motes for farmers, Notes Left for collection are secure against fire or burglary, and the makers are notified of the due date. When paid, the money goes to your credit without any trouble on your part. We shall be glad to furnish you with the note forms free of charge. The Bank of Nova Scotia with which is united the Metropolitan Bank to Doe Surplus = luus - . 12,000,0000 Total Resources over - - 99,000,000 BRUSSELS BRANCH F. H. Gilroy, Manager 191 New Advertisements Lime—Geo. Baker. For sale—N. McNeil. Local—R. Tito9soN. }Codeke—F. R. Smith. ° Base ball mitts—Jae. Fox. County connoll—W. Lane. Dog strayed—Wm. Woods. Border Chief -Allan S eir. Hobberlin Suits—W. P. Fraser. Farm for Bale—Teasdale Whitfield. B istr ct Cerus Robert Black spent a few days of last week assisting in the flour mill at Poi with Tie new advt. of J. R. Wendt, re- garding a choice etoek of Kodaks will appear next week. Mrs. Thos, Brown and little son are spending a few weeks with the form- er's mother in Toronto. Mise Jean Graham was taken to the Wingham Hospital on Friday where she has since undergone a successful operation for appendicitis. The third league match in this die- trier in the Intermediate aeries of the Western Foot -Ball Association will be held at Beimore on the evening of May 24th between Wroxeter and Bel - more. D. McTavish, assisted by Miss Madge Lovell, rondueted the service in the Young People's, Society in the Presbyterian church on Sunday even- ing. Subject was "Why is it wrong to gamble? A Social, under the .auspices of the Young People's Society, was held in Lhe Presbyterian church Friday even- ing. Proceeds 811.00 was used to help cover the expense of the re -decoration of the basement. Wroxeter Rev. T. M. Wesley spent Thursday in Toronto. Harry Allan is holidaying with friends at Brampton. W. Irwin, Toronto, is a visitor at the home of T. A. Gibson. A. J. Koehler, Bi ockville, is visiting his sister, Mrs. (Dr.) McLeod. Rev. R. Lackland, of Decorah, Iowa, is visiting his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Lackland. Geo. and Mrs. Leckie spent Sunday. near Brussels with the latter's sister,. Mrs. E. Cardiff. A number of delegates from here at- tended the Presbyterial held in Tees - water on Tuesday. Miss Chambers, of Harriston, visit- ed from, Friday until Mnnday with Mise Jennie Allan. Jno. Barnard and Jos. and Mrs. Barnard, London, spent, the week -end with relatives here. Harry and Mrs. McLeod, Estevan, Sask., former residents of this vicinity are visiting relatives here. Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Haalewood, of Toronto, are guests of the former's brother, W. 0. Haglewood. T. G. and Mrs. Hemphill, Mrs. Brawn and Jitnmy Allan went to Tor- onto onin Saturdayin theforer's auto. Miss Bella McDougall, who has been seriously ill for some time, left last Thursday for the Western Hospital, Toronto, where she will undergo an operation, which we trust will result in her speedy recovery. Car of Lime Expect a car of Lime at Brussels G. T. R. station about June 1st. Anyone requiring Lime should leave their order at once. Geo. Baker, Phone 624. ORANBROOK. Henfryn There will be a celebration of Holy Communion in St. David's church, Iteufryn, on Whit -Sunday, May 23ed, at 11 a. in. Sunday School and Bible Claes, 1015 a. m. Evening service at 7.80, Moncrieft' Wm. Schnook and family autoed to Wingham on Sunday. We are glad to welcome William and George Mann back to the old farm. - Miss Smith, of, Holland, Mise Ruby McKay and J. Peebles, of Atwood, spent Sunday with friends in this locality. Mee.D. K. Livingston and Mise Anna Dunlop attended the Mission- ary Oirnvention held in Teeswater Tuesday of this week. - Quite a number from here attended the Memorial service of Edward Ferg, of the first Contingent, held in the Presbyterian church West Monk - ton on Monday evening. AN OLD RESIDENT OF LOGAN,— Saturday, May 8th, Frederick Ferdin- and Querengesser peacefully passed to his long home, aged 66 years, 11 months and 18 days. Deceased bad not enjoyed good health for 9 months and his death was not unexpected. He was born in Germany, butt came toCanadrewith his parents when very young and lived at Brodhagen al- most ever since. Thos anothername is stricken from the everleesening roll of old settlers. He was a man who united sound sense with strong con- victions and a candid, outspoken temper, eminently fitted to mould the rude elements of pioueer society into Mem and consistency and aid in rais- in% a high standard of citizenship in our young and growing country. The stern reaper found him, "as a ohoek of corn fully p1i,e for the her. vest,' Ills funeral Tuesday was l lie largestwitneseed in Logan township, testifying to the respect in which 110) was held by. the whole'cornmunity, We wife survives him, together with throe daughters end j sous, viz : Mrs. 8'red, Hitt', Mrs. Frank Binz and Mrs, Ed. 'Smith, of. Logen ; 'Fred.. Charles, George, John and Albert, of Logan ; Will., merchant, Brodhag- en ; Ferdinand jt•, Toroulo.' Respect;orthe Dead Our duty to departed ones is not complete until a suitable memorial has been erected to mark their graves. Why not attar now td to it w and make it possible to have a Monu- ment placed there this Sntmner? 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 you. Leadbury Miss Tillie Dundee has retained to Toronto where she has held a position for a considerable time. Robt. Archibald has' purchased a Ford touring car which we hope he and family may enjoy. Robt. likes to be a leader. George Thornton has fitted up a cosy home on the old Barrow's farm and will be a handy man in the community in these days of scarce labpr. D. A. Kneohtel„ of M.00seJaw, made a short visit over Sunday with his parents and other friends while on 'a business trip to Toronto. The Knech- tel boys are rushing the rubber busi- ness in that city and will no doubt "make good." Francis McCune, is nursing a sore hand' the result of blood -poisoning and requires very careful attention. Mrs. McOulla is slowly improving after a long severe illness. Truly trouble never comes singly but we hope both may soon be restored to their usual health. Itis reported that Wm. Hackwell has bought the residence of Robb. Holland in Walton and will shortly .remove there. Mr. and Mrs. Hack - well are worthy residents of McKillop and their removal will be a Toss to the locality but .we hope they may live long to enjoy a well earned leisure. `Bluevale Brussels Granite & Marble Works 20 Mademt o Your -Measure ALLAN E. HERSEY, Proprietor. '20 Men's Suits from the Famous Hobberlin Sanitary Tailor Shops . THERE IS _. NO EQUAL VALUE - SOLD ANYWHERE IN CANADA . - . CHOICE OF FIVEHUNDRED PATTERNS SOLE AGENT FOR ROBBRE LIN TAILORING W. P. ERASER Ben. Woodslee spent Sunday with friends here. S. Paul shipped a car load of hogs on Wednesday. Duff & Stewart received and deliver- ed four cars of coal during the last week. Mrs. Hamilton has returned home after spending the Winter with rela- tives at Ethel. John Bell and daughter, Miss Mary, of Belgrave, visited at A. McGee's one day lust week. Mrs. Wm. Holmes and Mrs, E. Mc- Donald, Wingham, visited at A. Holmes' last week. Itis feared the bard frost during the last week will be injurious to the early fruit blossoms. Mrs. McLeod has returned home after spending the Winter with her daughter at Toronto. Tenders are open for the drawing of His Majesty's mails between the sta- tion and the post office. Rev. Mr. Tate will attend the As- sentbly which will convene at Kings- ton early next month. Mies Mary King is able to be about again after being on the sick list for the past couple of weeks, Win. Sellers: has the tight kind of a cow. The other day she gave birth to twin calves, both are living . and doing well. Rev. D. i, and Mrs. Thompson at- tended the anneal meeting of the Warrens' Missionary Society at Lon- donthisweek. Next Tuesday and Wednesday Rev. D. D. Thompson will attend the Dis- trict meeting at Wingham. The lay- man will go I'orthe second day. Stewart is at present Aire. H. L. St with her sister, Mrs. James Clark, at Sunshine. Airs. Clark has been on the sick list but we wish her a speedy recovery. Mothers' Day was observed in the Methodist church last Sunday, the pastor, Rev. Me. Thompson, taking as his text, John 19:26.27, It was a very impressive sermon and was listened to h wr t keen interest. IMPROVEMENT$.—W. H. Haney is adding a new verandah to his house and V. J. Mastes has had a concrete, walk put down, Roht. Musgrove doing the work. Knox church fence is be- ing painted this week and the grounds at the school have .been levelled and seeded and a very neat ornamental wire fence put up. A number of ladies and gentlemen gathered on Saturday evening, assisted by the school boys, and put the finishing touches to the gi wands which are now in excellent shape and the Trustees deserve great credit for the amount of good uvm'k that has-been done. DISTRICT CONVENTION.—A31 up. proaching event of great interest to Bluevale will be the District Convert- tion of Women's and Farmers' Insti- totes which is to be held in this village some time in June. Date has not yet been finally decided. The men will hili lbs hold n session in the Foresters Hall, while the women will probably meet in Knox church. Good -speakers will be provided for both Conventions and at the close of the business pro- ceeclluge• the ladies and gentlemen will be invited' to partake of refresh- inents provided by their Bluevale hostesses. The people of Bluevale may be depended upon to do all in their power to snake this an enjoyable occasion to their visitors. LEST WE FORGET. -000 of the most tetdet and sacred obligations of the human family is to 'keep in remem. prance the filetds who have passed beyond our earthly sight. In Bluevale the Women's Institute has undertak- en the work of beautifying the ceme- tery and making it worthy of the reverence and affection with which the last resting place of our loved ones is regarded. They therefore make t pp , his appeal to the men W0111011ell andn ha children t f Bluevale and t neighboring, sections of Morris and Turnberry to help then observe Cemetery Day" on Monday, May 24th, The help of anyone who Would. like to improve individual plots or aseist in the general work of beautiil- eat.iou will be gladly welcomed on Mnndioy afternoon and it will be an opportunity for a friendly aud- enoial outing which should be an added pleasure at this beautiful seaeonof the year, PatSED AWAY,—R. A. Blame, of. Drayton, whose illness was referred to in last week's Pose', passed away last trt'iday, aged 67 years, 4 months and 27 days. Funeral took place Monday, service being held in the Methodist church, of which deceased was a faithful and highly valued member•.' Interment was made in Victoria cemetery. Mrs, Bruce, a son and two daughters survive. Deceased was a nephew of Mre. A. Bruce, of this place. He was a fine mark whose memory will be fragrant for many a year, Belgrave Garner Nicholson is gaining and will -soon be back to his old standard of vigor we hope. Nurse Hummel, of Guelph, who was caring for' Miss Procter, returned to her home last Monday. The patient is getting along well At the Official Board of the Metho-- distchnrch John Oaultes was elected lay delegate to the Wingham District meeting, which will be held next Wednesday at Wingham. Rev. Mr. Kilpatrick will also attend the minis- terial session opening on Tuesday. Goon R u vroRT—The annual ort re for Trinity church, Belgrave, has been issued and as most creditable to the congregation and the business tact of the Treasurer, Richard Procter. Tot- al receipts were $1,563.65, which in- cluded a balance of $69.42 from pre- vious year and the total expenditure was 51478.90, with a balance on hand of $89.75. During the year a new horse shed has been built, the contract price of which was 5728.00 in addition to all the gratuitous work. $375 is Trinity's share of Rector Farr's salary. Nearly 575.00 was raised for Missions. Next October 5380.50 comes due in subscriptions to church shed. War- dens are R. Procter and R. McCrea ; Sidesmen, R. McMurray, H. Johnson, Arch. Bi'ydges, Neil McCrea and Chas. Johnson. Delegate to Synod, Henry Johnson with Jerry Brydges as alter- nate. Vestry Clerk is Bert. Bradburn and Treasurer R. Procter. Good ser- vice is rendered by Rev. Mr. Farr. • Grey Some frost but no serious damage so far. Council meeting next Tuesday. It will also be Court of Revision on the Assessmen t Roll. Ben. and Mrs. Dark, of Galt, visited from Friday until Monday with rela- tises and friends. They Dame by auto. Miss 011a Armstrong was home for the week -end from her school near Onondaga. She returned Monday morning, via C. P. R. from Walton. Next Sabbath afternoon Rev. E. G. Powell, County Temperance Secre- tary, will address Union congrega. Mon. He is a live wire and will have something to say well worth hearing. Don't forget the Auction Sale Fri- day of this week of the Farm, Farm Stock, Implements, Household furni- ture, etc., belonging to the estate of the late Samuel Donn, Lot 15, Con. 13, Rev. Mr. Barker, of Seaforth, con- ducted a Mothers' Day service in Roe's church last Sunday morning that was greatly enjoyed. He also sang, with good effect, "I walk alone with God." W. M, S.—The Women's Missionary Society in connection with Roe's church held their annual meeting at the home of Mrs. Joseph Ames on Wednesday of hist week. After de- votional exercises the following office bearers were elected for the coming year :—President, Mrs. Joseph Ames ; 1st Vice, Mrs. R. Pearson ; Rec.-Sec., Mrs. H. Finn •Cor, -Sec. Mee. A. Ray - nerd nerd ; Treas.' Mrs. R. Dougherty ; Organist, Mies Ella Pearson ; Watch Tower, hire. J. T. Pearson, Mrs. R. McKay and Mrs. James Pearson sr. We wish the Society splendid success in the new year, even the outdoing of any past record, NORTH HURON LIBERALS The annual meeting of North Huron Liberal Association will be held' in the Town Hall, Wingham, Oil Tuesday, 25th inet„ at 1 p. m. sharp. Elec- tion of officers, receiving re. parts and other business of im- portance will be ort the pro - vain A gond attendance is asked for by the riding oflici- a1y. This should be a treat and a large audience is looked for on that even- ing. The Fordwich Record of last week had the following note on Ethel— Fordwich Football match :—As ad- vertised the footballmatch between Ethel and our boys was played on Monday evening. The game was good and brisk from start to finish and after 50 minutes of hard playing neither side had scored a goal. The visitors apparently had more practice than our boys, but notwithstanding this, they were very evenly matched. Tlie Ethel boys are a clean bunch of sports and the game was a good one. The return match will be played in Ethel on Monday, May 24th, Ethel Township Council on Tuesday, 25th inst. Fordwich Foot Ball team will here next Monday evening for the return genie. It will he called at 6 30 on the park here and should be a good ono. Tuesday evening 35 Epworth Leaguers visited Roes League and had an A 1 time, The visitors gave an interesting program and the visited supplied a tasty lunch. • Last Sabbath evening a Mothers' Day gathering was held in the Metho- dist church here, Rev. Mr. Barker, e , of Seaforth; rendering much appreciated service in both address and solo. A ladies choir were leader's in the prais- es. The pastor took, Mr. Barker's work at Seaforth. SCORE 0-0.—Atwood Football team came here last Saturday evening and played a match with Ethel sturdy kickers. Despite vigorous efforts on the part of both teams the result, was a no -score game. Editor Swing, of Atwood, was the referee and was quite impartial in his decisions. Ethel line up was as follows :--Goal, Slem- mon ; Backs, Hausuld and Oolc ; Backs, Wilbee, Raynard and Addie ; Forwards, Percy Stephenson, Dunbar, E. Stephenson, Denbow and McKee.PATILIoyp ENTgiattirl,rErrr.—The Ladies' Aid have arranged for a Patriotic Entertainment in the Metho- dist church on Friday evening, 28th inst„ when Rev. D. Wren, M. A., of Brussels, will deliver his popular Lec- tare 'British to the Cora. A musical program will also be given. Enter- tainmeut at o'clock. Proceeds will be applied to ,the new Shed Fund, Admission 16 cents children 10 cents. Jamestown Last Sunday evening Robt. Shaw conducted the service in Victoria Hall. GARDEN PARTY.—On Friday even- ing, June 11th, a garden party will be held at the hone of Chas. Forrest, 1st line, Morris, the proceeds of which will bo devoted to Victoria Hall funds. A live committee, coneisting of Ohas. Forrest, Walter Smillie, Will. Moses and Dougald Strachan, has the pre- parations in hand, so you may bet it will be well done. Trowbridge Fletcher Oosens is still quite ill. Albert Deserts, Palmerston, visited with his brother here. Wesley McCormick, London Medi- cal College, is home for a few days. Arbor Day was observed on Monday of last week by our teacher, Miss Gordon, and pupils. Mr. Calder, of Mount Forest, visit- ed his brother, who is quite ill. We are pleased to report a little improve- ment. Mrs. Wm. H. Medd received the sad news of the death of her mother, who had been very low for some weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Medd went to Blyth to attend her funeral. Widdis and Mrs. Jackson, accom- panied by their son-in-law, Dr. Blake and family, of Winnipeg, have ar- rived at the home of W. McCormick, and purposes spending a few weeks visiting friends here. At the close of the evening service in the Methodist church the installa- tion of the Sabbath School officers was held. The following are the offi- cels :—Superintendent; 0. ()oscine ; assistant Superintendent, J. Reihm ; Teachers for the organized Adult Bible Class, Ezra Knechtel ; assistant, Geo. Rowell The other teachers are : E. L. Haipenny, Miss Jennie Oosens, Miss Ida Collins, Miss Emma Johnson, Miss Etna Melvin, Miss Merle Robson, Miss Hazel Melvin ; Secretary, John Heath ; Librarian, Geo. McCallum • Organist, Miss Eva Tbompson ; assist- ant organist, Miss Emma Johnson • Superintendent of the Home Depart- ment, Mare. W. H. Medd ; Supt. of atpMargaret eon • • die Roll,Miss a gglarence Adams. 7Secretary,0 assistant which failing health forced him to re- tire nearly a year and a half ago. Be departed this life on Friday, April 80th. He leaves to mourn his loss his wire and two little daughters, two i sisters, Miss M. McArter and Miss J. MoArter - five ' brothers, Harry, James, Wiliiam, Baxter and Alex• ander, all of Hartney except William, who belongs to Saskatoon. The funeral took place on Sunday, the Rev. 0, A, Campbell officiating. In- terment was made at Riverside Ceme- tery. Dins OF woucros.—Austin Cranston, who left Walkerton with the first contingent last Fall, was wounded at Ypres about May 1st. Word has eince come that his wounds resulted fatally. Cranston was an orphan and made his boyhood home with Mrs. John Foetal', of Brant, near Walker- ton. For several years he was a blacksmith in that town. Mr. Crans- ton was under 20 years of age and was a nephew of` Mrs. Thos. Bernard, 8th line. Regret is expressed over his demise, even in so noble a cause. Oranbrook In Knox Church next Sabbath even- ing Rev. E. G. Powell, of Clinton, Huron Go. 'Temperance Secretary, will give an address on his work. He bas an important message to deliver at this juncture. W. H. KERR, Proprietor guaranteed and in bags of 10, 20 and 100 pounds. These packages are Alled and weighed by automatic machinery one of the wonders of the refinery, so that the sugar is never toaebed by hand from the time it comes in - the raw state from the Southern sugar one nettle, until the packages are opened in the home. This is a point well worth remem- bering, now that the preserving sea- son le soon to open, when pure sugar, will be in great demand for putting up delicious, homemade preserves, jams and jellies, Walton Our soldier boys from this locality have safely landed across the ocean and are now in England. Rev. E. G. Powell, Go. Temperance Secretary for Huron County, will oc- cupy the pulpit of Duff's church next Sabbath morning. He has just re- turned from a campaign in Saskatche- wan and will have interesting lessons to impart from both at home and abroad. The reverend gentleman is a good speaker. CARD OF THANES.—We wish to re- cord our thanks to our neighbors and friends for their thoughtful and kind- ly deeds and sympathetic words dur- ing the illness and subsequent demise of husband and father. It was cer- tainly appreciated by us. Yours Gratefully, MRs. WM. DENNIsON AND FAMILY. PATRIOTIC CONCERT.—Friday even- ing of this week, what promises to be a most 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 in 1862" will be put on by 30- people and no one should mise it. Program will begin at 8 o'clock. Proceeds for the Red Cross Fund. Admission, 26 cents ; children 15 cents. If your heart beats loyally lend a hand by your attend- ance so that we may prove our will- ingness to back up our brave boys at the front. WM. DENNISON ANSWERS THE OALL. =Saturday evening of lust week Wil- liam Dennison, one of the pioneers of McKillop township, passed away after an illness of about 6 weeks. Pneu- monia and other complications was the cause of his demise. Deceased was born in Dorchester township, Middlesex County, and was united in marriage in 1873 to Miss Martha In- gram, the groom living in Detroit at the time. About a year later Mr. and Mrs. Dennison came to McKillop township and bought Lot 22, Con. 14, then a bush farm. Here they lived continuously and by industry, thrift and economy made for themselves and their family a comfortable home. 6 sone (W. J ami consists of The family Y Calgary ; Alex„ Toronto ; Jas, Oril- lia ; Alfred, Walton ; Ed., at home ; and Bert., with the 18th Batt., in the Overseas Contingent) and 2 daughters (Mss. R. Robertson, Regina ; and Miss Clara, at home) Mrs. R. Mowbray, another daughter, is deceased. Mr. Dennison was a Methodist in religion ; a Conservative in politica, and was a member of Walton L. 0. L. under whose auspices he was buried Tues- day afternoon. Rev. Mr. Young con- ducted the funeral service and Inter- ment was made in Brussels cemetery. Pallbearers were R. H. Ferguson, J. Love, D. Crawford, S. Forbes, A. Bruce and J. Rinn. Mr. Dennison was an honest, honorable man and widely known and respected. His age was 70 years, 9 men the • and 7 days. Mrs. Dennison and the members of the family are deeply sympathised with in their bereavement. The num- ber of the early settler's of MoKillop is being reduced very rapidly and the men and women who did the pioneer work to whom so many are indebted will soon have gone the way of all flesh. Morris Monday night's frost nipped fairly close. Miss Florence Cook has gone for a holiday visit with relatives at Ann Arbor, Mich. Council meeting on Monday, Slst inst. Court of Revision on the Asses- sment Roll and two drain By -Laws will beheldthe same day. SPAN OF EXTRA GOOD PIIRCHERON COLTS.—Alex. McLauchlin, of the East boundary, 14 miles North of Brussels, who dearly loves good horseflesh, has a dandy span of Percheron'fillies, 11 months old, that now weigh nearly 11 cwt. each. Their .sire is Nelson Hayden's, imported Perohercn, "Inci- dent" and the mothers of the colts were got by Bursar and Claudius, respectively. Mac. bought thein from Harry Grainger, of Grey township and expects to get a fancy price for them later on. They are well worth seeing and are a good recommend for Incident. DIED AT HARTNEY, MANITOBA.— The Hartney Star, of May 6th, speaks as follows of John McArter, a former resident of this township, and a nep- hew of Mrs. George Kirkby, 9th line, and James McA rter, of Brussels :—In the death of John MoArter our town loses a much respected citizen. For years he was the photographic artist of Hartney in which occupation he showed much skill and strict integrity. In disposition he was somewhat re- served but with intimates he showed .himself warm hearted and genial, loved and respected most by those who knew him best, Like other mem- bers of his family he took an active in- terest in all keen and manly sports, especially in etrllng and Was one of the towns foremost skips. For ten years he was a member of the volun- teer force of Canada, retiring withthe rank of Captain, In religion he was a Presbyterian of devout and earnest type, with a faith that sustained him through all the trials and sufferings of this last days, The deceased was born in Osborne Township, Huron County, 8th, 18 8, He learned Ont. February 7 e Y rah in Brussels,Ont. and Coto was itis business in both Gorrie and Blyth. Doming to Manitoba some fifteen years ago, he,farneed for a time and later returned to studio work from BRUSSELS, MORRIS & GREY TELEPHONE CO. The following changes have been made and subscribers are caked to make note of same and paste this rs list in Directory so as to avoid unneces- sary delay itn securing parties desir- ed .— A Million Pounds of Sugar a Day Itis only rwhen one e ads of the capacity of a big sugar refinery, like the new Atlantic Refineries iu St. John, N. B., that one realizes the enormous quantities of sugar consum- ed by the people of to -day. Canada has a population approaching eight million. The Atlantic Refineries have a capacity of one million pounds of relined sugar a day, thus this new and up-to-date plant could supply one - eight pound of Letitia sugar per day for every man, woman and child in the Dominion. Only those who have been through a modern refinery like this one in St. John, can appreciate the scrupulous cleanliness of every detail of the pro- cess of converting raw sugar into the sparkling, diamond -like granules of Lantic sugar, And this keen regard for perfect purity, is carried on be- yond the actual refining of the sugar, l' g and bags. to the Sl to of the carious a Lantic sugar comes to Maclane Housewife •in attractive cardboard cartons, containing two and five pounda of sugar and the weights are LINE 24 248 Berfeltz Emil 245 Fischer, Jae. 2413 Dark, John 2419 Knight, Ohas. 2417 Menary, Robb 246 Mitchell, John 247 McDonald, Will. 2410 McNair, Wm. 2412 McQuarrie, Chas. 244 Porter, Hugh 2116 Smalldon, Wm, 249 Steres, John LINE 01 014 Barr, Robb. 6114 Brown, John 6111 Brown, John K. 619 Brown, Thos. 615 Cunningham, H. 6115 Cunningham, H. R. 6116 Cleaver, Ohas. 616 Huether, John 6110 King, John 618 McInnes, Wm. 6113 Sanders, David 617 Slemmon, Wm. LINE 50 504 Baker, Garfield 605 Baker, Wm. H. 506 Baker, Wm. 5013 Baker, John K. 5014 Davidson, Jas. 5010 Brown, Angus 607 Gaynor, John 5019 Hollenbeck, Wm. 5011 Lindsay, Richd. 5015 Lake, Isaac 6012 Oxtoby, Fred. 508 Stevenson, W. C. 509 Speiran, Hartwell LINE• 60 605 Bennett, John 604 Bennett, Jos. 607 Harris, John 608 McFadzean, Wm. 609 Garter, A. James 6011 Smillie, John 606 Smillie, Jas. sr. 6016 Bolger, John 6010 Rea, Jas. Church Chimes Thursday of last week was Ascension Day. Public service was held in the R. C. Church, Brussels, conducted by Rev. Fr. Fallon. The Junior League of the Methodist churcb held a picnic on tbe Parsonage lawn, Monday of last week, They will not hold their regular meetings until next September. Because of •'Empire Day" Rev. A. J. Mann's sermons next Sunday will be on at It B. m. subjects, the following the ation" and at and „The Church 7 p. m, "Britain's relation and duty to other Nations." Tuesday aud. Wednesday of next week the annual May District meeting of the Methodist churches in Wingham Dis- trict will be held in Wingham. A pub- lic meeting, with a program of address- es, will be held Tuesday evening, ev. D Wren evening next R . v Sabbath g will take the 4th in a series of addresses the subject being "The Sovereign who has championed the cause of liberty— King George." A choir of married ladies will lead the service of song. Rev. D. Wren in last Sunday even- ing's topic on Czar Nicholas, of Russia, gave a stirring Temperance address and showed how worthy of emulatiou was the example set by that land. 3o young ladies constituted the choir who did their part excellently. Maitland Presbytery and Presbyterial met in Teeswater Tuesday of this week. Rev. A. J. and Mrs. Mann, I. C. and Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Stratton, Mrs. Jas. Fox, Mrs. Robt. Thomson. Mrs, A. D. Grant and Miss B. McDonald attended. The delegation made the trip by automobile. Rev. Mr. Farewell, who was Associate Secretary of Epworth League and Sab- bath School work in connection with the Methodist church, has resigned to as- sume the PrincipalshipY Ladies' alshi ofW hitb a great success in his College. e. He was a g labors among the young people and we are sorry to see him drop out. Special services will be held next week inMelvillechurch preparatory to the Communion the following Sabbath morning. Pastor will be assisted by the tollowing ministers: -Tuesday evening, Rev, R. A, Lundy, Walton ; Wednes. day evening, Rev. A. M. Boyle, Bel - grave ; Thursday evening. Rev. J. L. McCulloch, Cranbrook; Friday after- noon, Rev. T, A. Belt Molesworth. Text for last Sunday morning's serm- on by Rev. R, E. Page was from Mecca bee. "It is better to die in battle than to look upon the evils of our Nation." "The necessity of all loyal Canadians standing by the Empire that Freedom's cause is won" was the eoeolug theme. Both sermons were most seasonable at this period in Canada's history. A choice solo, "My God. my Father while I stray," was sung by Charle Pope.e. William, tbe 16 year old soh of Chas. Knight, of Paris, Ont„ was aoeidentally killed while shooting,