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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1915-6-3, Page 1ras VOL. 43 NO, 49 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1g15 Sale Notes We collect or discount sale notes for farmers. •Notes left for collection are secure against fire or burglary, and the makers are notified o, the due date. When paid, the money goes to yourcredit without. any trouble on your part. We shall be glad to furnish you with the note forme free of charge. The Bank. of • Nova Scotia with which is united the Metropolitan Bank Capita 0 0,600,000 Surplus - - • 13,000,000 Total Resources over - - 00,000,000 BRUSSELS BRANCH F. H. Gilroy, Manager tsl, New Advertisements Planta -Mise lolly. New China -F. R. Smith. Doming -W. P. Stratton. Pox strayed -Peter McCall. Tile Ditching -R. E. Cardiff.. Ball for service -Wm. McNair. WzsW±xd Stirs Qoderieh • County Constable Pellow made a raid on the Hotel Bedford and found 23 bottles of beer. This is the first case of the kind since the Canada Temperance Act came in 'force. Much interest will be taken in the first test of the new Act. Wingham The first hand concert of season was held Saturday night in Victoria park under the leadership of Mr. Willis, who put on a fine program of music. Wm. Heyden, who has been train- ing in London with the militia for the third contingent, has arrived home as medically unfit for active service. It is a great disappointment to him as he was keen to be in the fighting line. Mothers' Day was held here Sunday at the Salvation Army citadel. the children wearing the emblematic flow- er. Special choruses and solos were rendered and addresses given by dif- ferent mothers of the . array corps. This week revival services will be hold, the speakers being froth outside places. Rev. E. G. Powell. Secretary of the Huron Temperance Association spoke in the Methodist and Baptist churches here last Sunday to large congrega- tions on the enforcement of the Scott Act. Rev. Mr. Hibbert spoke in the evening. He and Mr. Powell left Monday and will attend the Confer- ence at St. Marys. Paper H ■ ang ing Painting FREDERICK TUFF SUCCESSOR TO THE LATE JOHN Lomeli PAINTER, PAPER -HANGER GRAINER and DECORATOR My sin is to give satisfaction by Good Work and Moderate Prices. Thomas at. Brussels: Phone 41x, i a a gaso- line b explosion > n by> Ousethe l g , or i broke out in Johnstone lies n 1 e fl tulor sl°pSaturday afternoon, 'rile proprietor had left at burning and was [absent he the rear of his shop for a few minutes. In a short time after the alarm was turned in the blaze was under control and the damage was alight. Blyth Rev, George Jewitt is at St. Marys attending the Methodist Conference. R. M. McKay is in the Victoria Hospital, London, receiving treatment for his eyes. John and Mrs. Heffron left Thurs- day of last week for California where they expect to spend a few weeks. At a meeting of the plot ownersof the Union cemetery, it was decided to canvass amongst the owners to get money to maintain a man to keep the cemetery in better condition. The frosts have done considerable damage, more especially to the hay and grass crone. The fruit crop will also be almost a complete failure in this section, partly on account of the frosts and also on account of ti>e heavy yield last year. The other grains have not been affected much- as far as can be seen. What might have been a bad acci- dent happened to Mrs. D. Kelly on Friday night. As she was driving home from Blyth, she met Lloyd's fruit truck from Goderich, and al- though she claitrei to have been off, the road, the truck hit the buggy and smashed it badly, throwing Mrs, Kelly out and injuring her quite severely. The horse was also somewhat injured. There now seems to be a good pros- pect of a band being here again. It is some years since there was a band here, but most of the material is on hand and with assistance of some new blood and under the leadership of S. H. Gidley, who is, one of the best in these parte, the band ought soon to reach the high state of excellence it formerly held. Dr, McTaggart arid G. A. Taylor started Dirt on Friday after- noon with a subscription list to assist the band and in a short time had se- cured the amount desired, $150.00. A large congregation gathered at St. Michael's church on Sunday, there being a number from Clinton, Gode- rich, Brussels, Skelton, Lucknow and the surrounding country, taxing the capacity of the church to the utmost. The chb rch was beautifully decorated with flowers. The occasion was the hearing of F. J. Bell who had just been inducted into thepriesthood at London. The eei•vice was solemn. Father Bell, who is a local boy, ad- ministered mass and Father Fleurey, of Detroit, another old Blyth boy, preached the sermon. Father Han- lon, of Loudon, a former priest of this church and Father Fleming, of Michi- gan, were also in attendance. she willtrain for on Saturday,where a er 1 1 > sole se far r was oa r a num, S o v ac nt d u 1 v P as Loud byher sister! Miss 13. s ei e Lovell.—Reeve Reis is ' attending, County Council in Goderich tlaie week,. —Mies L. Martin, Exeter, called nit friends in the village nn Suudray,—S, Rasmussen has the foundatiuubuilt for a residence he intends building this Summer on his peoperty nplaosite John Adams' residence,—Mrs, Jldotun- son, who h,te niade her home with her son here for the past year, left for Toronto on Tuesdey.—Rev. and Mrs. Lackland are at St, Marys attending the London' Conference. Wroxeter GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.—In lov- ing memory of Mrs. W. a. Burrows, nee (Ida M. Paulin,) who died in St. Catharines, June3rd, 1914. As I gaze on your picture that hangs on the wall, Your smiles and your welcome I often recall, I miss; you and mourn you in silence unseen And dwell on the mernory of days that have been. Covered with, grass is the mould where you're laid, Fond is the memory which never shall fade, Gone arid forgotten by the world you, may be, But the earth that enshrouds you is sacred to me, SIsrna MAGGIE. NEWSY NOTES.—John and Mrs. spent Sunday arristnn t Patterson, H P av. T. M . and r latives here.- with e here.—Rev. Wesley left Monday for Kings- ton where the former will attend the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church:—At the League Foot Ball match, played in the park here on Friday evening between Wingham and Wroxeter, the home team won by a score of 2-1. Jas. Ballantyne, of Brussels, was the referee.•-Thoroas arid Mre, Bennett, of Wingham, were visitors in the village nn Sunday.— Mrs. Cameron spent Wednesday with friends in Gerrie.—A nninber of Wroxeter -Odd Fellows attended tile funeral of the late John Put 'mid hi Wingham, Wednesday of last week. —Mise Madge Lovell left for Chicago 2O- Made -to- Your -Measure$ 20 Men's Suits from the Famous o. Hobberlin rS'acntary Tailor Shops THERE IS NO EQUAL VALUE SOLD ANYWHERE IN CANADA CHOICE OF FIVE HUNDRED PATTERNS SOLE AGENT FOR HOBBERLIN TAILORING W. P. ERASER Cranbrook Mrs; Seel visited with Mrs. Mills in Ethel last week. Mrs. 11, K. McDonald is improving the appearance of her property with a fresh coat ofpainton sheds, &c. Mr. Carillon, who is visiting in the vicinity, will occupy the pulpit in the Methodist church Sunday afternoon. bir. and Mre. Naylor and family, Seaforthl accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Bunch and daughter, came over in Mr. Naylor's new car and spent Sunday with C, and Mrs. Seel, Jamestown George Johnston, of this locality, has gone to Owen Sound where he has a good position. On May 12th, Miss Alma King, of this locality and Geo. H. Henderson were married at Wingham. GARDEN, PARTY.—On the evening of Thureday of next week, June 10th, a Garden Party, under the auspices of Victoria Hall, will ,be held on the grounds of Ohas. B. Forrest, lst line, (a mile West of here.) A fine supper will be served from 6 to 8 o'clock. Ab 7 p. m. a hustling Foot 'Ball match will be played by local teams. Wiug- ham Citizens' Band bas been engaged for the evening and a fine time is assured, Admission fee 25c ; children 15c. An energetic Committee have the arrangements in hand.• Andrew Pollock is Chairman of Victoria Hall Committee and Duncan McDonald, Secretary. Morris Wedding bells are ringing in this locality. Council met last Monday in the Township Hall. Auction Sale of Dan. Kelly's stock was held Friday of last week. This week Reeve Shortreed is doing duty as Co. Councillor at Goderich. Mrs. Wm. Garniss and friend, 2nd line, visited with Brussels friends last Monday. Edward Nichol, Algoma, is visiting with his sister, Mrs. W. H. Arm- strong, 6th line. Miss Mildred Russell visited for a few days in Wingham, the guest of her sister, Miss Mae Passmore. Mrs. J. T. Bell, 5th lice, has been somewhat indisposed for some days the effect of stepping on a rusty nail. Harry Hopper re attending the Methodist Conference at St. Marys as the delegate from Belgrave circuit. James Taylor is adding greatly to the appearance of his home by putting down a cement walk and terracing the lawn. Lou. and Mrs. Williams, Blyth, spent a few days at the home of Henry Johnson. Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Johnson are sisters. John Young, who has been suffer- ing from a severe attack of blood -pois- oning, is able to be around, though somewhat incapacitated. The regular preaching service in the Jackson Church will be withdrawn next Sabbath aftercoon as pastor is attending Conference at St. Marys, Contract of Turvey drain was let last Monday to Joe Greenway, of Wingham, at $1278:50. Work will be lied a once. Bosman drain h us along t nae not yet. let l AG Garden Part will beheld at the horse of Leslie Fear, 8th line, on Tues- day evening, 22nd inst. Good musical and literarry' program will be present- ed and a fine time promised Pro - needs will go to Jackson (Meech Sun- day School funds. IMPROVEMENTS. — Noticeable im- provements on the 5th line are cement foundation under been at James Shur- rie's farm ; Jun, Brnadfnot's residence newly painted ; cement foundation under James Davis' house and new wire fences in front of Wm. Pipe's, Speii•'s and J. Nichol'sfarms. There passed away at her home, 2nd line, :on Saturday, May 22nd, Mrs, John Oasemure, death being due to typhoirl.pnennionia. Deceased was the only daughter of Henry Godkin, 'L'urnberry. She was married to her bereft. hpsband 10 years ago and leaves to mourn a little daughter, 8 years old, who has also been quite ill, DID IT 'WELL•—A very nice bit of neat work has been done for the " nil Assessor Thos. Township p Con c b y Miller in the preparation of a large map of the municipality, showing the various lots,' school houses, etc. It meant a lot of tedious drafting and writing but he made a good job of it sod will be worth a great deain faci- litating township work by Council, It has been framed, glass put over it and the outfit hung on the wall of the Township Hall. DOUBLE FUNERAL.—A double funer- al was conducted on Saturday when the remains of John and Mrs. Roe, pioneers of Morris township, were laid at rest in a vault in Wingham ceme- tery. Mr. Roe was 79 years of age, Mrs. Roe died some time ago at the age of 77 years, and her remains were sent to Philadelphia for burial. At the request of Mr. Roe before lie died, the body was exhumed and brought back to repose with his in the family which was recently vault w y coinsirucied, The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Thompson, pastor of Bluevale Methodist °birth, of which Mr, and Mrs. 404) were members. The cere- mony was very affecting, and was Tile Ditchin Parties wanting Tile Ditching done should ap- ply to the undersigned at once. Satisfaction 'guar- anteed.' For price &c., see R.. E Cardiff, Btus sets largely attended, The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The pall- bearers were four sons-in-law and four brothers of Mrs. Roe. Edward and William Bryans are having thein fine brick residence treated by the artists' brush which adds greatly to the appearance of the home. Solomon (Moakley has charge. of the work. Walton Anniversary services will be held at St. George's, church Walton, on Sun- day, June 18th. Last Saturday night Mrs. Frank' McOolla, of Leadbury, died after a lengthened illness of dropsy and heart trouble. Mr. McCully is still laid up with blood -poisoning. Wm. and Mre. Smithson, and daughter, London, were visitors with W. H. and Mre. Sholdice last week. Miss Alma Sholdice returned With them to the city where she will visit for a week or so. New time table on the 0. P. R. this week. It is as follows :--Going Eaeb —7.88 a. m. and 12.53 p. in. West bound -12.25 p. m. and 9 p. m. The so-called noon trains now cross at Blyth so that getting, to Goderich and back in a day is now an impossibility. . CARD OF THANES.—We wish to ex- press our high appreciation of the kindness in word and deed extended to Us during the illness and subsequent demise of wife and mother. It will be cherished by us .as a happy memory while passing along a dark part of life's pathway. Yours Gratefully, W. H. HUMPHRIES AND FAMILY. This week Enoch Clark took charge of the new rural mail route. His work will be entirely in McKillop township: There are four routes from Walton in the capable charge of W. H. Sholdice, D. Steles, Thos. John- ston and E. Clark. This last route was in charge of Wm. Thamer but has been changed by cutting off South part of territory which will be served from Senior Gr. The annual meeting of Walton Women's Institute was held last Wednesday the President, Mrs. J. J, MrGavin, in the chair, The sum of 875 has been sent to the Patriotic and Red Cross Funds and two bales of goods sent. The following officers were elected :—President, Mra. J. J. McGavin ; 1st Vice, Mrs. Geo. Hain ; 2nd Vice, Mrs, Bruce ; Sec.-Treas., Miss R. Simpson ; Assistant, Miss Mabel Barrows ; District Director, Mrs. Jos. Bennett ; Board of Direc- tors, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Scarlett, Mrs. John Ryan and Mrs. Jas. Harris ; Auditors, Mrs, Neal and Mrs. John McDonald, Musical Committee, Organists, Miss Alma Sholdice and Misses Della Harris, Lena Harris, Jennie MoGaviu and Lorna Harn. Great plans were discussed for practi- cal work for coming year. They will be made known as the meetings go on. On the afternoon of June 16th the Summer meeting of the Institnte will be held in Duff's Presbyterian church basement when 14Ire. C. H. Burns, re Toronto,will be and addess the address as delegate women. Mrs. Burns was the first to undertake Demonstra- tion -Lecture work on Food values and Cooking in connection with the Institute. Her practical experience in housekeeping and training in Do- mestic Science enable her to give in- struction of greatest valve. She will take for her subject that afternoon "How to plan Summer mercies for Health and Food Values." The women of this community are moat urgently asked to attend this meeting and bear this able speaker. ''HE LATE MRS. W. 11, HUMPHRIES. —As stated in last week's issue of THE PosT Mrs. W. H. Humphries, a well- known and highly esteemed resident of this locality, paid Nature's debt on Thursday, May 20th, aged 66 years, 11 months and 16 days. She was a daughter of the late James and Mrs, Ferguson, and was born in Kitley township, Leeds County, her maiden name being Mary A. Ferguson. erg aeon. In i 1872 she was uniteded in marriage at Brockville, to her now bereft partner and atter a shorb residence at AIim- onte they in 1880 ,moved to Sebring - villa, Ont, spending 5 years and coin- ing from there to Walton in 1885, where they have since resided. On the 10th of last July, while visiting with her husband at the hone of Editor Rutledge, Markdele, a relative, the subject of this notice was stricken with paralysis and although she put up a heroic fight for about 10 months, she finally succumbed as above stated. Three eons (Jas, H., Swift Current, Sask. ; Dr, R. E., New York ; and W. J,, Walton) and two daughters (Mrs. J. W. Hall, Woodrow, Sask., and Miss Margaret, at home) survive. The members of the family were all home for the funeral, which tool[ place from the :home on Monday afternoon of last week. Rev. R. E. Page, deceased's or assisted b Revds. Messrs. pest y Lundy and Young, conducted a most suitable service. Interment was made iii Brussels cemetery. Pallbearers were Thos, and Robert Archibald, Jno. Shannon, Jno, Scarlett, Wm. Neal and D. Crawford sr. Amonges w relatives v from distance were Thomasae Fergu- son, u - son, a brother from Smith's Falls Miss Lou. Humphries, Hartiot•d, Mioh., and Thos. and Mrs, Smith, Atwood. Mre. Thos. Cardiff, of Con. 18, Grey township, is a halfsioter and Robert Ferguson, Walton, a brother, De- ceased was a fine spirited woman, pos- sessing many excellent qualities, both of head and heart and was beloved by a wide eh ele of friends. The sym- pathy or the community is extended to, Mr. lIutuphries in the going away of his partner of 43 years and to the sons and daughters who slurred so largely in the mother's love. Her dy- ing testimonywas an expression of confidence inherRedeemer. Ethel A new boat was launched last week by Councillor Cole, John• McDonald is at St, Marys at- tending the Methodist Conference. Tenders are being asked for new public horse shed to be built here. See advt. in this issue. Next Sabbath Robert McKay will conduct the service in the Methodist church, the pastor being absent at Conference at St. Marys. Three private picnics were held last week at Maitland arEast of the Pk village. It is a property that could easily be made a beauty spot, Ernest and Mrs. Ackert and child- ren, and Chas. and Mrs. Oongram and children, all of H°lyrood locality and Alex. and Mrs. Ross, of Blanshard township, were visitors with 0. and Mrs. aaynard during the past week. FINE HORSE.—The well bred road- ster stallion, "Willie Groverland" owned by ''hos. Vodden, will make the season at hie own stable, Ethel. For breeding, appearance and speed this fine animal has it as his pedigree and record will prove. WHAT DO YOU DO WITH OLD PAP - ERs ?—The Ladies' Aid of the Metho- dist church, want to get hold of all the newspapers, wrapping paper, unused wall paper, magazines, books and rubbers. Members •of. Mrs. Addy's boys' class will call for 'them when any quantity is gathered if a telephone message is sent to John Mc-, Donald's store. Help along this line` will be appreciated as project is design, - ed to aid finances of proposed new public horse shed. Goon TIME.—The Patriotic enter- tainment held last Friday evening, ander the auspices of the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church, was a decid- ed success. Rev. I. A. McKelvey filled the hill as chairman and program was as follows :—Chorus by Ladies' Aid, "Hurrah 1 for the Allies" ; solo, Miss Spence, "Are we down hearted? No" ; Lecture "British to the core," by Rev. D. Wren, Brussels, was a fine one and in his hour's address he was repeatedly treated to rounds of ap- plause ; colo, "The beet flag of all," Geo. Addy. Everybody did their part well and the evening was a most en- joyable one. Proceeds 820. MRS B. 0. OGDEN DECEASED.—We are sorry to hear of the demise of Mrs. B. 0. Ogden, of Pittsburg, Pa., who was a daughter of B. and Mrs. Laing, of this place, and is well re- membered by many. She was 48 years of age and her maiden name was Alice Laing, Mrs. Ogden had been a great sufferer for years from heart disease but was always so cheer- ful one would never thought of her being seriously ill. She ie survived by her husband and a son, also her par- ents and 6 brothers and sisters. This is the first break in the family circle. Mrs. Ogden died trusting in her Saviour. The bereaved share in the sympathy of numerous old friends here. Deceased was a fine bright hearted woman who caught much of the sunshine of life. Pii nts Choice assortment of Geraniums and Annuals«ding a and Celery Cabbage, Cauliflower er L w I y Also Nouse Plants Belgrave l Alex. Cloakeyis making take in the Panma Pacific ans to Exposition in the near future. Rev. A. M. Boyle left on Monday to attend the General Assembly which is being held in Kingston. Rev. Mr. Boyle took the service at Brussels in Melville church Wednes- day evening of last week. Friends of Mrs. Lou. Williams, Blyth, formerly of this village, are sorry to hear of her being sick. Tuesday of last week East Wawa - nosh Council met here. Minutes will appear next week, Next meeting on 21st inst. Mrs. W. H. Ferguson and Miss Tessie Halliday attended the Presbyterial meeting at Teeswater recently. Philip McKenzie is not improving as fast as his relatives would like. He has been in Wingham hospital for some time. Ernest Geddes is improving the ap- pearancewell as adding P ea of his home as g comfort • in the erection of a neatly pillared verandah, Mrs. (Rev.) Kilpatrick and children are visiting with Goderich relatives while Mr. Kilpatrick attends Confer- enoe at St. Mays. Alex, Bryans has purchased the Ford car which he operated during the past Beason, owned by Wm, Bryans, East of the village, The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church met at Mrs. Thos. Scandrett's 'Tuesday afternoon of last week. Mire. G. W. Procter is the President: The annual picnic of the Farmers' Club and Women's institute will be held in the Wilkinson Park on Tues- day, June 15th. Good program of sports, &c. Keep your finger on the date. Andrew Clnakey, who has been on an extended visit with relatives in this locality, left for his home out West. He purposes making a visit with Min ton Mende and also in Toronto. He will visit with his daughter in Michi- gan ere he returns to his home. Mr. Cloakey owns a fine property at Tree:Am in the vicinity of Calgary, Agent for Dale's Cut Flowers. MISS KELLY, 49.4 Brussels Greenhouse. Rev. and Mrs. Boyle, Jas. and Mrs. Scott and John Scott motored to Tees• water to attend the Presbytery and Presbyterial meetings. Dan. Halliday, who has been at- uding g the Medical College, Toronto duringthe past year, is spending a pleasant time at the home of bis parents here. The usual preaching services in con- nection with the Methodist churches, Belgrave circuit will be withdrawn next Sabbath owing to the absence of the pastor at Conference. Business places in the village have started early closing, This is a new procedure for Belgrave. All places of business, including the Post Office, will be closed throughout the Summer mouths ori Tuesday and Friday even- ings at 6 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Duncan, of Port Credit, formerly of Whitechurch, will occupy the pulpit next Sunday in the inter- ests of Knox College. The Young Peoples Guild of Knox church will be led next Sunday evening by Eugene Geddes and Mary Cole. Subject will be "Body under, soul on top." The car load of salt which was or- dered by the Farmers' Club from Tor- onto, arrived at the G. T. R. station and was distributed to the farmers in this locality. It was of good quality and sold, at a greatly reduced price. The demand was so great it was found necessary for the Club to order anoth- er consignment, which will be ready for distribution at an early date. The Club is undertaking practical work along this line which will be of great benefit to those who patronize their organization. A large quantity of sugar was distributed some time ago. Belgrave Branch of the Woman's Institute met in the 0. 0. F. Hall. It being the annual meeting, reports of the year's work were presented. Financial statement showed a very successful year. An organ was pur- chased from D. Bell, Wingham, at $50, which was paid for in full. Sub- stantial donation was given to the Red Cross fund also. After paying hall rent and other miscellaneous expenses a balance of $4 remains in the treas- ury. Branch looks forward to a pros- perous year with a good staff of offi- cers. The next meeting will be held June 14th, in the C. 0. F. Hall. Government delegate will be present, Mrs. Burns, Toronto, and address the meeting. W. H. KERR, Proprietor A Garden Party will bo held at the home of Tames Pearson, on the even- ing 2 d in e•aus- pices of Roe's church, Ipberesting program will be provided, Watch out for bills. A new residence is being erected on the fine farm of Andrew Lamont, 10th Con. It will be a 2 story.brick cottage 26x83 feet with cement kiteben 16x26, on cement foundation, L. Frain had the cement work, which is finished ; Parks & Brown will build the brick and do the plastering ; and Jno. Hunt- er has the wood work, It will be a modern home. ANOTHER PIONEER CALLED A'WAY, —About 10 o'clock Thursday opining of last week John McNair, an old and highly respected resident of the 14th Con„ was summoned from the earthly hone and passed away peacefully to his reward. He was the youngest son of the late Neil and Mrs. McNair and was born in Oarnpbellton, Argyleshire, Scotland nearly 80 years ago. Com- ing to Canada in 1852 the family lived in Stanley township, Huron Co., for a short time, moving to this township over 61 years ago. Lot 22, Con. 14, was taken up, and upon it deceased resided until his demise. The subject of this notice was married to Miss Margaret McNair, 39 years ago and she, a son (James A., on the home- stead) and a daughter, (Mrs. James Hislop, of Arcola, Sask.,) survive. Mr, McNair had been a bearty„ man and knew very little of sickness'.. until two years ago. He was only in'Ibed a day at the time of death. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon, it being delayed awaiting the arrival of Mrs. Hislop from the West. Rev. Mr. McCulloch, Oranbrook, conducted the service, Interment was made in Brussels cemetery. Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church for many years, was a Liberal in politics and did his part.in the support of what was for the public good. Mr. McNair was the last of a family of 5 brothers (James, Alexander, Duncan, Donald and James) and 3 sisters, (Mrs. D. Doull, Mrs. Andrew Hislop and Mrs, John McTaggart). and cuts down the number of the sturdy pioneers on the 14th Oon., to a very small number, probably 3 or 4, The family have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. Grey Mies Pearl Sharpe, of Winnipeg, is visiting her cousin, Miss Ida Frain. Beekeepers' Field Day at H. A. Mc- Naught's, Oon. 18, Wednesday of this week. J. W. and Mrs. Vipond and children of Donegal, were visitors at Robert Peaason s. Mrs. James -Pearson and Miss Ella were visiting Hullett township rela- tives and friends. W. W. Baker, wife and family, of Granton, a f autoed to J. K. Baker's and sant few P days s last week. Reeve Livingstone and Deputy Reeve Brown are at Goderich this week attending the County Council. This week Hugh Richmond is at St. Marys attending the Methodist Con- ference as the delegate from Ethel fe g circuit. Robert and Mrs. Pearson were holi- daying at the home of A. W. and Mrs. Beacom, Hullett, last week. Mrs. B. is their daughter. Sam. Matthews, of Drew, a former resident of the 4th Con., Grey town- ship, has been real ill with pneumonia but we wish him a speedy recovery. '!`here are about a round dozen bachelors in Grey township who are slated for matrimonial alliancee this year. Some of them will not keep you waiting long. Next Sunday Robert McKay, of ,Ethel, will conduct the servioes in Roe's and Union churches, as the pastor is at St. Marys where the Con- ference is in session, ENGAGEMENT. — Robed Carr an- nounces ,untes the engagement of his second daughter., Miss Mary. to Tindall Ritchie, of Wingham, the wedding to take place in the near future. The pupils of Turnbull's school are holidaying this week as Miss Kathleen Wiltolr is at Stratford Normal writing at an exam. Miss Elsie Wilton will teach for her sister next week. Union church will hold their annual Garden Party on the evening of Do- minion Day. Hustling Committees have the arrangements in hand. This is one of the events of the season. Statute Labor is being attended to on some roadways. Some folk think the road grader should be kept busier in grading up the centre and trimming off the sides to let the water away. The coarse stone should be web broken or raked off. A better way would be to leasee the big stone in the pit as they will never make a road if hauled on for 1000 years. Pathmaeters should mels' on keeping them off the high. way or else have the stone hammer set to work and put the rough ones in shape to make a good road bed, Grey Council Municipal Council of the Township of Grey, met in the Township Hall, Ethel, May 26th, as Court of Revision on Assessment Roil of Municipality for 1916. Following appeals were received and considered. :—John McNeil, against assessment on Lot 15, Con. 18 ; assess- ment reduced $100 ; Lachlan McNeil, against assessment on Lots 16 and Con. 14 ; no change made in assess- ment. Robert Dilworth, against his assessment on property in the village of Ethel ; no change made in assessment. Following parties had their assessment for dogs removed from roll : John Ferris Beirnes, Dun- can McNabb, Luke 0, Speiran, Ohas. Hull, David Shiels and Geo. E. Speir- an. Court of Revision was closed and Roll as now revised declared to be the Assessment Roll for the Township of Grey for the year 1915. Council was organized for general business. Minutes of previous regular and special meetings read and adopted. Following accounts were presented and ordered to be paid :—Sawyer - Massey Co., blade for grader, $9,75 ; Municipal World, supplies, $4.02 ; G. W. Pollard, spring for seat of grader, 60c ; W. H. Kerr, printing debentures, cheques, notices, &c., 49.00 ; Robt. H. McKinnon, salary Assessor and pos- tage, $111,00 ; Jos. Reihl, putting up temporary bridge and putting in cul- vert, $5.50 ; W. C. Harrison, tile drain across road,4,60- J. A Cole, putting $ ,,P g railing on bridgerepairing and re airiu road $6.40 ; Wm. H. Baker, moving grader $1.75 ; Wm. Grainger, balance on culvert, Howick bdy., $11.70 ; Rich. S. Armstrong, tile drain across road, $3.50 ; Thos. Alcock, repairing bridge, Oon. 14, $25.00 ; Dr. M. Ferguson, disinfectants, $85.80 ; J. K. Brown, disinfecting and sanitary inspection, $24.50 ; Gerry & Walker, spikes, $2.25; Treas. McKillop, balance on bdy., 1914, $83.20. Council adjourned to meet in Long's Hall, Oranbrook, Monday June 28th. A, H. MACDONALD. Clerk. LONDON CONFERENCE The first draft of stations of pastors in connection with the Districts of the London Confereuc in this locality (which are subject to correction up to close of Conference now in session at St Marys) are as followss 1S INGHAMD ISTRICT Luoknow—A. Barker, B. D. Ethel—Harold Williams. Bethel—Elmer Harding. Bervie—H. F. Ball and A. H. Johnston Belgrave—H. P. Parnaby. STRATFORD DISTRICT Stratford (Trinity)—Geo. W. Dewey. St. Marys -0. M. Marshall. Listowel—J, E. J. Millyard. Fullarton—W. Sterling and E. C. Chamberlain. Kintore -J. W. Johnston. GODERIOH DISTRICT Seaforih—A. 0. Tiffin. Dungannon—h A, McKelvey. Nile—J. W. Hedley, Walton—F, W. Oraik. Bayfield—J, E. Jones. 2102023 DISTRICT Centralia—W. Finlay, Harwell—J. F. Knight. Sylvan -0, P. Wells. Men on the other charges in these Districts are the same as last year rip to the time THE POST goes to press, but some may be changed' later.