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The Brussels Post, 1915-7-29, Page 1VOL. 44 NO. 4 BRUSSELS. ONTARIO, THURSDAY, ,DULY 29, 1915 Since 1832 this institution has suc- cessfully carried on busi- ness, and itis well equipped to handle all the details of a modern banking service. Its Reserve Fund is now nearly double the amount of its Paid -Up Capital. These facts should in- fluence you to select as your Bank as The Bank of Nova Scotia PAID -IIP CAPITAL - 1 0,100,000 RESERVE FUND - 19,000,000 TOTAL RESOURCES over 90,000,000 BRUSSELS BRANCH F. H. Gilroy, Manager New Advertisements Hodake-F. R. Smith. Laaal-Frank Weaver. Pannier News -Sae. Fox. Cranbrook Garden Party. Colt for sale -Wm. Bryans. It we make mistakes -Roy MoKay. Reduced prices -Ontario Clothing Co. M is1r ct Rays Wingham A GRAND OLD MAN. -Arthur Knox is now in hie 95th year and yet hale and hearty. He only uses glasses when reading. He has one of the finest gardens in town, comprising acre, that he put in himself. It is full of vegetables and corn, the latter measuring nearly 6 feet. Mr. Knox comes from old Irish stock and enjoys telling of the times he had when young, after coming to Canada. He was born in West Ireland, town of Ballingrobe, in the year of 1821, on January 5. After living in Ireland for 20 years, his mother died and he and hie father Caine to Oanada. After a long trip in a wooden vessel, they settled down In Moncton, county of Dundee, which was then under the government of Sic Robert Peel, who Was also Iiia British Prime Minister, He and Ida fattier got a job of clean- ing up the land in that part of the country, which was then nothing but a forest. Often he says th'e deer could be Been in herds. After some few years of this bard work, he sent for his wtfe who was still in Ireland, as he had secured a good position as Inspec- tor of roade and toll -gates under En- gineer Day. He also remembers the accident to Sit' Robert Peel, when he met his death by being thrown from his horse, Mr. Knox then strayed through the lower Counties of Stor- mont, Dundee and Glengary and carne to Winghani about 25 years ago, where his family was born. He says that many a time he carried a bag. of wheat on his back a long distance to be ground into flour for his family, when the oxen had been working hard cleating up land. Mr. Knox still leads an out -door life and has never needed to employ a doctor for himself. He hopes to live long enough to see Britain victorious in the terrible European struggle. Mr. Knox is a devout member of the English church and in politics stands out as an Inde- pendent. He is nnw living with his daughter, Mre. J. E. Swartz, Wroxeter Ray Carr was a visitor in Brussels on Sunday. T. G. and Mrs. Hemphill spent Sun- day at Exeter. Two rinks of bowlers visited Hens - all on Thursday. B. F. Carr, Toronto, visited his home here over Sunday. 'Miss Dell Rutherford, Toronto, is holidaying at her home here. Mies Dennis, Hamilton, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. D. W. Rae. Dr. A. McLeod made a business trip to Toronto on Wednesday last. Monday, Aug. 2nd will be observed as a civic holiday in the village. Mrs. Detweiler, Harriston, is the guest of Miss Clara Rutherford. Mrs. W. S. McKercher and Miss Agnes spent last week in Toronto, Mies Sophie Robinson left on Thurs- day for a few weeks' holidays at Orillia. Ashton Morrison and Laurie Van Velsor left on Friday to spend two weeks at Allen Park. Donald Mimeo and Miss Vera John- son were successful in passing the recent, Lower School examination. D. Littlejohn, manager of the Bank of Hamilton, here, has been trans- ferred to a branch at Winnipeg. He left on Tuesday. Miss A. McEwen, Rosewood, Man., is spending the Summer vacation with her parents, Peter and Mrs. Mc- Ewen, Tu'nberty. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • 3 Brussels Daylight Store G. N McLaren 1 ircrq.N,nM1gM1" 4' N,'4Atp4,'' hFliAo'4.'Nrhi' M1'0'N'N, O'WMrt'N.'N h'NnyNdNdV'V,'4 u'pPA,4d'6^Ir'e'nru•'W • i • • • • • • • • • • • Sale July • • • • • • NI OW #' n' 1 hl # hl • : Big Bargainsal lGoods Summer • • • • e • sBig Bargains in all Summer Waists and Wash Dresses • Big Bargains in all Summer Dress Materials •w • • Big Bargains in Laces and Embroideries ' Also Summer Underclothing all sizes o Big Bargains'in Gloves and Hosiery •• Big Bargains in Straw Hats for Men, Boys & Children i • • • • •• • • Clearing all Summer _ • Boots Shoes and Slippers t • s pp • B • Ladies', Misses', Children's and Men's lines. • i, 2 & 3 Strap Slippers. Ladies' and Misses' Oxfords ,11 Li ' White Slippers and Button Boots. 6 Bare Foot Sandles. : Men's Tan and Patent Oxfords !TIMM; Welt- 7q fj • • ed Soles, regular $4,00. Sale price ... . .`et+B • • g s • •• • a Big Bargains in toy • Boys' and Men's Suits • • For the next 20 days we are cutting the prices in Men's • and Boys' Suits. 'We have too many on hand and they • must go -the Low Prices will certainly send then out and • WE NEED THE MONEY, Just take a look and compare • prices. • • S • • Go N. MMcLaren • D, M. and Mrs. Walker, Niagara Falls, are gueets of relatives acre, Misses Mary and Janie Howe went to Dunnville Saturday to visit i•ela- ttvee. Mrs, Bevington and daughter and Mrs. McIntyre, Cleveland, ere guests of their sister, Mrs., A, Munro and other relatives here Misses Lila McNaughton, Jeanette Black and Margaret Gibson ave spend- ing a week at Bruce Beach, the guests of Mrs. (Rev,) T. 111, Wesley. $100 of the proceeds of the Garden Party . under the auspices of the Red Cross Society, hits been for- warded to Toronto. the balance of almost another 91100 will be used for material for the Red °rose work. Anyone wishing to assist in the work will find a supply of material at the postoffice. - • • Highest Prices for Produce. 0 • 0 s • N w • • i 1 nesse SSSSSNsessoSSS••N •sss••••••••S•SN essessSS Moncrieff The dredge is at last on the move. Quite a number of localfarmers have finished haying. W. and Mrs. Schnook and family Sundayed in Wingham. Miss Anna Dunlop is visiting with Miss Beth McNaught, Monkton. Alex. Mann and Miss Pearl Harrison took in the Goderich Excursion Wed- nesday. Jas. 0. and Mrs. McKay and Mr. and Mrs. Laybourn motored to Arthur Sunday. Alex, and Miss Bessie Mann spent Sunday at the home of Alex. and Mrs. McKay, Atwood. Miss Myrtle Cummings, of Toronto, Is visiting at her home, 14th Con. Grey, for a few weeks. Miss Isabel Stewart, of Niagara Valle, is visiting at the home of Jae, and Mrs. Cummings for a few weeks. A number from tide locality talk of taking in the Sunday School Excur- sion to Kincardine Tuesday, Aug- ust 10th. Geo. Graham, of the dredge, is away on holidays but this is evidently only the preliminary canter of what may follow. Ar nold, son of Joseph and Mrs. Mc- Kay, is numbered among ,those who passed the Entrance examination and it is reported he intends going to the Hamilton Collegiate. Next few Sabbath afternoons Rev, Mr. McLean, Whitby, will conduct the services in Knox church here on account of Rev. Mr. Lunday, being absent on his vacation. McKillop Council met at Dublin on July 26th, all the members present. Contracts for constructing the Nash and Crozier Drains were let. Ratepayers desiring to pay cash on By-law No. 13 (School construction) may do so until Friday, 30th iust, and on By-laws No. 9 (Cana - dal Co. Drain) and 12 (Crozier Drain) until August 6th. Next meeting of Council at Winthrop on August 18th at 1.30 P. m. when the Engineer's amended report on the McCallum Drain will be read and considered. M. Mbrdie, Clerk. Mre, Horner, of. Huron Oo,, Mich., is a visitor with her sister, Mrs, George Daley, of Belgrave. PHILIP MOKENEIE PATS' NATURE'S reran -Wednesday might of last week Philip McKenzie passed away at the home of John Cole, East Wawanosh, his brother-in-law, aged 01 pears, He had been in failing health during the past year and came borne from the West but despite all that could be done he departed this life, Mrs. W. Geddes, Mrs. Robert Armstrong, Mre. Silo. Cole and Mr's. Robert Shedden, all of this locality, are surviving sisters. 'A brother lives at Owen Sound and another in the West. The funeral took place to the Brandon cemetery on Friday afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev. Mr. Boyle, of Knox church. Mr. McKen- zie was a former resident of Londes- boro locality and was highly respected by a wide circle of friends. He was unmarried. The subject of this notice was a member of the Odd Fellows Order and during his illness was not forgotten by the 3 -link brethren. Belgrave Do T000 EYES BOTnsa YOU? J. G. Jones, graduate optician and watch maker, will visit Sulgrave each h Wednesday and may be found at Hotel, read to attend to testing of oyes and will oleo repair watches and clocks. Tele. Phone No. 80 for further information. Miss Edna Scandrett visited Miss Pearl Toll, of Blyth. A few went from this locality on the excursion to Goderich ou Wednes- day. Mr. and Mrs. Deal, Varna, were visitors with Robert and Mrs. Mc- Guire. Mrs. W. Wray keeps quite poorly but if good wishes will help her she should soon improve. The Official Board of the Methodist churches Belgrave circuit will be held next Monday at 2.30 o'clock in the church. Rev. Mr. Bremner, of St. Thomas, formerly of Ripley, will conduct the service in the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning. Last Sunday afternoon Rev. Mr. Fart preached a most appropriate die- nourse to the members of the O. 0. F. Order in Trinity church here. Belgrave Base Ball tears measured bits with Brussels in a return match on'I'uesday evening on Victoria Park, Brussels, and won a close and well played game. Mrs, (Rev.) Parnaby daughter and son are expected here this 'week. They have heel) visiting relatives in the East, Newfoundland being Mre. Parnahy's early home, ' '•The Gospel of the second chance" will be Rev. Mr, Parnaby's subject next Sunday evening in the Metho- dist church, to be followed by the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, A matrimonial alliance was con- summated Wednesday of this week ill which Jack McCallum and Mise Esther Bruce were the contracting parties. We wish them many joys. last Notice All parties indebted to the Pryne Milling Co, are asked to settle with the undersigned before August istor accounts will be handed to the Clerk of the Court for collection, Wm. Pryne Brussels, Bluevale Bev. Mr. Thompson is back from his vacation. Rev, Mr, Tate preached in Brussels last Sabbath. George and Mrs. Ruttan, Atwood, were visitors with Leonard and Mrs. Ruttan for the week end. The Methodist church did a wise act when they purchased an addition- al 40 feet to the side of their church lot. Fence has been moved and the cost met. This gives them a fine property now. Bluevale and locality will be pleased to know that the date of the Sunday School Excursion to Kincardine has been announced -Tuesday, Aug. 10th -and preparations will now be made to take it in. Oranbrook There will be no preaching service in the Methodist church next Sunday as it will be quarterly Communion at Brussels. At the Garden Party Thursday evening of this week the Ramblers Club will have a booth, the proceeds of which will go to the Red Cross Fund. c Wm. Knight, B. A., and Mre. Knight, Belleville, are renewing old friendships in Grey township. The former is a brother to J. M. and Chas. Knight and was a former resident. Don't forget the annual Garden Party at the Methodist church Thurs- day evening of this week. After sup- per a fine program by Stratford Male Quartette and others ; speeches by Reeds. Messrs. Johnson, of Ethel, and Craik, Walton. Mr, Pegquenat, who has just arrived home from the front, will give an address on "Bugle blasts from the war." Hear him. Jamestown George King, Blyth, called on old friends in this locality this week. Mrs. Richard Miller, Wroxeter, was visiting at the old home during the past week. D. and Mrs. McDonaldand daughter were visiting at St. Augustine with friends, going by car. this locality Already a number in tt oc v Y areP tennisg to take in the Excursion to Kincardine on Tuesday, August 10th. "For me to live is Christ" was the interesting subject of Robt, McKay's discourse at Victoria Hall last Sunday evening. Jamestown talent was asked to assist in the program 'of the Women's Insti- tute Garden Party at Molesworth on Wednesday evening of this week. D. L. and Mrs. Strachan have gone on a trip to Tezorton, Sask., to spend a couple of months. Their home is at Hanover, Ont. Mr. Strachan is a son of Mrs. John Strachan, of this locality and well known about here. Miss Mary Miller, who was a pupil of Miss Bessie Moses, S. S. No. 10, was one of the successful Entrance candi- dates writing at Wroxeter centre. Her name was not inclnded in the published list last week but she has received her certificate since removing any unoeitainty. tlan and Mrs. Bokrnier', of Ethel and he and hie bride will be accorded the best wishes of a wide circle of relatives and friends here for a long, happy and useful wedded life. W OMEN'S INSTITUTE, -The regular meeting of the Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. A. L. MacDonald last Thursday. A good attendance was present, President Miss McDoirald occupied the chair and Mee, Geo, Addy gave a very instruct- ive address ou the topic "First aid to the injured." A solo was well sung by Mts. MacDonald. Miss, Elizabeth Chambers gave a recitation in her usual good style. The advisability of sending jelly or jam to the soldiers was discussed and it was decided to ask each member of our Institute to contribute lit (east one Imperial quart of jelly, jam or maple syrup. Meet- ing closed by singing the National Anthem. • Grey Crops have not looked better in Grey township for many a year than they do now. Mice Jean Armstrong, 9th Con., has been temporarily laid aside by eyeritis but ie improving we are glad to state. Robert Davidson, Toronto, is mak- ing a visit at the home of his brother, Thos, Davidson, llth Oon. He is a welcome visitor. We are pleased to state that Charlie Smith, a pupil of S. S. No. 3, who wrote at the recent Entrance Exam- ination at Brussels, has been granted his diploma. 'Misses E- J. McKlbboti and Annabel Thompson, Toronto, and Miss Hazel Campbell, Constance, are welcome visitors atsthe home of Wm. and Mrs. Armstrong, 9th Oon. Mrs. Wm.. May, Sundridge, Ont„ and son, Stanley, a member of Cadet Corps No. 60, Sundridge, are visitors the home of Russell and Mrs. Porter. The ladies are sisters. Annual Sunday School Excursion to Kincardine will be run on Tuesday, August 10th by special train. Time table, etc., may be found on page 5 of this issue of TEE POST. Take it in and arrange your party now. CARD OF THANKS. - We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness shown during the illness and demise of our loving wife and mother. W. G. ARMSTRONG, JOHNSTON ARMSTRONG. Mrs. George E. Speiran, 12th Oon., has gone on an extended visit with relatives and friends to Walkerton, Guelph, Cobourg, Orillia and other points. We wish her a pleasant time. Notwithstanding the fact of having a broken arm Rev. Mr, Johnson, the new Methodist minister, took bis regular work at Roe's and Union ap- pointments for the past two Sabbaths and gave fine sermons. , Last Saturday Hector J. McNeil and son, Maunders, of Estevan, Sask., arrived here. The Former is the third son of the late Lachlin McNeil and a former resident of Grey township. It is about 17 years since Mr, McNeil went West. PASSED TO HER REWARD. -Sarah Ann Savage,. beloved wife of William G. Armstrong, passed away July 13th, in her 37th year. Deceased had not s enthealthfor a number of enjoyed good y years and shin t a month before her death heart failure set in and develop- ed into dropsy which was the ultimate cause of her death. Mrs. Armstrong was born on 4th line of Grey town- ship, being a daughter of the late John and Mrs. Savage and was mar- ried to her now bereft partner 14 years ago. Those who are left to mourn her death are her husband and a eon, Johnston Armstrong, and 4 brothers, Joseph, William and Daniel Savage, of Grey, and Samuel, of Dauphin, Man, Funeral took plane on Friday to Mount Pleasant cemetery, Ethel, and was largely attended. Rev. Mr, Shaw, Atwood, officiated. Mrs. Arm- strong had been a faithful member of the Anglican Church for a number of years, Pallbearers were N. Hall, L. Robertson, W. Brant, S. Hamilton, Robb. Millen Sand W. J. Lucas. The beautiful wreaths that were placed on the casket showed the high esteem in which the departed was held. Much sympathy is expressed for those who are left to mourn the loss of a kind mother, a loving wife and a good neighbor, LAOHLIN MONEIL PAseEs AWAY, - At 10 o'clock last Friday night Lech - lin McNeil, an old and well known resident of the 14th Con., was called. away to the Great Beyond, at the age of 83 years and 10 months. He had been in failing health for about 2 years and noticeably so since last Christmas but with good pluck he kept about, driving to Brussels 2 weeks prior to his demise. Deceased was the 2nd son of the late Arch. and Jeanet McNeil, of the Iele of Mull, Argyleehire, Scotland, and was born in township of Dalhousie, Co. of Lan- ark, Ontario. He came Westward and located in Grey township in 1853, securing fine farm property on the 14th Con., where he lived continuous- ly, ago o be was united in marriage y 60 with Miss Sarah Lamont, al- so of t ie township, and they made for themselves a comfortable home by patient industry and thrift. Mrs. Mc. Neil passed to her reward 2 years ago, 9 children were born to them, the sons being John A. Archie (deceased) and Hector J., of Estevan, Sask. The daughters are •--Catharine and Sarah (deceased), Mrs. Jno. Ross, British i7nlumbia ; Mre. R C. Duncan, leste- van, Sask, ;. Mrs. Wm, Hamilton, Passburg, Alta., and Mrs. James M. Knight, Grey township. Three sisters also survive,Mrs. Leslie, North Dakota; Mr. Logan, Minneapolis ; and Mrs. A. Sinclair, Brussels. The cause of Mr. McNeil's death was can- cer of the stomach. The subject of this notice took a great interest in good horses and battle and Was known Ethel OPTme.-On Mondayof each week T. G. Jones, graduate Optioian and Watchmak- er, will be at W. H. Love's store, Ethel, commencing last Monday, ready to attend to testing of eyes. He will also do repairs to watches, oiooke and jewelry. His telephone 1s No, 80. If you require any help in his line call to see him. The Cemetery Committee have erected a small waiting room or office at Ethel new cemetery. A Tennis court has been arranged at the home of A. H. and Mrs. Mac- Donald to the pleasure of the wielders of the racquet, A number of visitors are enjoy- ing a camping out holiday at Maitland Park here. Thie could be made a very attractive Summer resort with- out much expense for those who de- sired a quiet spot for a holiday. COME EVERYBODY. -To the annual n on Methodist SundayS picnic Meths School r hos. Aug.d in T Tuesday afternoon,g Vodden's grove. Bring your baskets and enjoy an outing on the banks of the Maitland. There will be sports, commencing at 2,30 o'clock. Every- thing is free and no charge for supper. Everybody welcome. M ABUSED AT FRANK. -The Blair - more (Alta) Enterprise speaks as fol- lows :-At the Methodist Parsonage on Tuesday evening, July 13th, Rev. W. T. Young performed the marriage ceremony between Miss Elsie May, eldest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. ate Frank, 1 of Hillcrest,and Dari Leroy Eokn,ier, of Blairnore. The young couple took the evening train for a short honeymoon trip and on their return will make their home in Blalrmor•e, May their joys be many. The groom Is the eldest son of Ohrie• *++++++++++++++++++++++t++ Monster Patriotic Garden Party The Event of the Season On the Methodist Church Grounds CRANBROOK Thursday eu'9 We k's July 29 Choice Program will be given con- sisting of Vocal Selections by the Stratford Male Quartette and oth- ers ; Piano and Violin Instrument- als, and addresses by Revs. Messrs Johnson, Ethel, and Craik, Wal- ton. Mr. Pequegnat, who has been in active service at the Front under the auspices of the Y. M. O. A., will also give an interesting address on "Life at the Front." Supper ServV0 from 6 to 8 Admission 25 and 15 cents Go not Miss this Social Event, REV. D. WREN, Pastor. fr++•F'i'•t•'Q-•i•'N•i••ii'+ 4€'@•'1•i'+d'*3•'D•'i•k throughout the countryside for the stallions he imported. He was a faithful member of the Oranbrook Presbyterian church, held official posi- tion for years and was seldom absent from his pew when health permitted. Every good cause won ;his friendly support. In politics he was a staunch Liberal and he was ever ready to lend a helping hand to a neighbor or those in need. Be was a member of Brussels A. O, U. W. Funeral took place Tues- day afternoon,' interment being made in the family plot in Oranbrook cemetery. Service was conducted by deceased's pastor, Rev, J. L. McCul- loch, assisted by Rev. Mr. Wilson, and the pallbearers were :-L. Steise, W. Ziegler, W. Cameron, Wm. Knight, Neil and James A. McNair. There was a large attendance at the funeral, well up to a hundred riga being counted in the procession. Very few of the people who located in Grey township in pioneer days are left but the memory of their integrity, hospitality and readiness to help one another continues to be a fragrant re- membrance, Walton Mrs. W. Neal has gone to Peter• boro' for a visit with her son, Dr. Neal and wife. About 100 passengers took in the excursion to Goderich on Wednesday, the morning weather in was not very propitious. Communion service will be conduct- ed in the Methodist church next Sab- bath morning, the pastor, Rev. Mr. Craik, officiating. Nurse Ferguson is filling her post o Charles McKay, Brus- t he home f 0 a t y, for Mrs.McKaywho i caringo Brus- sels. n has been seriously ill. For the next few Sabbaths the pul- pit of Duffs church will be taken by Rev. Mr, McLean, Whitby, while the pastor ie away on his holidays, W. H. KERR, Proprietor A stalk of wheat was pulled on the farm of John Mason, 3rd line, last week that measured 6 feet and 7 inch- es. There are 4 runes which will compare favorably with the stalk measured. It ie Red - Chaff, Crop will be cut this week. EDITORIAL NOTES STEER clear of the fake newspaper and magazine canvasser, * 8 VACANCIES now exist in the House of Commons, Probabilities are these may be filled by holding bye -elections. SIR ROBERT BORDEN has been visit- ing in France and Belgium and meet- ing with both civic and military dignitaries, He is now back to Eng- land, BRITISH war losses up to this date total the enormous number 331,000. Naval loss is less than 10,000, which is the best illustration of Britain's naval supremacy. * M i, ITALY has scored some wonderful successes against the Austrians and are fighting most heroically and yet pursuing a very cautious and well planned campaign. ups "THERE will come a time when the shirker who does not go to the front will not be able to find a place dark enough to hang his head, It is dis- graceful for a Canadian who is quali- fied and has no family ties to refuse to serve his country." -Principal Gor- don, of Queen's University. W p ALBERTA gave no uncertain sound on the Prohibition question last week when they piled up a majority of about 25,1)00. Calgary and Edmonton two of the prominent cities of the Province, voted to go "dry" by mark- ing their ballots favorable by the thousands. Ontario will have to get a hustle on or they will be the tail enders of the procession. THE South Bruce election petition filed December 5, 1913, by James T. Crawford and J. A. Garland, protest- ing against the return of Reuben E. Truax, Liberal, bac been finally aban- doned and Charles Gravey secured the return of the $1,000 deposit placed with the accountant of the High Court at Osgoode Hall. It is under- stood that the Dross petition againet Wellington D. Cargill will also now be abandoned. Morris Miss Hazel Nichol, 6th line, was the guest of Miss L. Cook, Clinton. Fall wheat harvest is on the pro- gram and is a better than average crop. Miss May Lindsay, of Goderich, is holidaying with Mrs. Walter Sharpe, 5th line. Township Council and Court of Re- vision on Drain By -Laws will be held next Monday at the Township Hall. Misses Vera and Ruth Elmes, of Chicago, are visiting their cousins, Misses Jean and Margaret Shedden. Ed. Bryane, 8th line, evidently be- lieves in solving the problem of farm help by home grown material. Good luck to No. 2. Everett Walker and bride, of Re- gina, are here on a holiday visit at the parental home of the former and with other old friends. Mr's. W. J. Walkey and son, Thom- as Maxwell, of Winnipeg, are visitors at the home of George and Mrs. Kerr. The ladies are sisters. -,The brick veneering of George Hen- derson's home, 3rd line, is completed and is a great improvement. A cement wall was also built under the house. Tuesday, August 10th, is the day selected for the annual Sunday School Excursion to Kincardine. Special train will be run calling at the various i points from Listowel North, arriving at the lakeside about 10 a. m. Will you go P ex -Reeve and Mrs. 'ablator and daughter, Mrs. B. Jenkins and Win, awayon a motor tri 'n la er are Fid t to old scenes in Ar, Galt and other points. This locality was the early home of the gentlemen who will no doubt have a good time in revisiting the old scenes, The journey was made in Mr. Isbiste''s car. The trustees of the Miller school, 5th line, have been fortunate in secur- ing the services of Mies Gladys Me- Quarrie as teacher for the corning term. Miss McQuarrie attended the Normal School et Stratforl last year and should make a most successful teacher.. She had been engaged for Moncrieff school but thrustees kindly released her so ae to give her an opportunity of securing a school nearer home, but no better salary. It showed a good epirit and Miss Mc- Quarrle greatly appreciated it, • p r, THE excursion steamer, Eastland upsetting at Chicago with her over- crowded decks of picnickers, proved a veritable death trap1200 people losing their lives. g •A searching enquiry is being made as to the culprits but no matter where the blame is placed it cannot undo the mischief. Just the old story of trying to carry hundreds of passengers, there were 2800 on - board, more than capacity and the steamer turned turtle. AN organization of business men known as "The Promoters Associa- tion" has been founded at Ridgetown to aid in the welfare of the town. They will deal with projects coming before the people, thereby assisting the Municipal Council. Home indus- tries and their betterment or the in- coming of Companies seeking location will also come under their jurisdic- tion. This is very practical work that might be introduced into any corpora- tion. Brussels needs such an organ- ization. p p fi PROVINCIAL Election in Manitoba will be Friday, August 6th, The Liberal forces are lead by Premier Norrie, while Sir J. A. Adkins, assum- es the place of the late leader Roblin and is putting forth a new platform "cutting out" the disagreeable things. that have wrought destruction to the party, By reports published the Liberal party will have a chance of proving their ability to lift the Prov- ince out of the tangle its political aefairs have drifted into. Manitoba is a fine Province and should have the best leadership that is available. AN energetic forward movement is being made at many centres to stimu- late the enlistment of recruits for, the overseas campaign. Those who speak with authority affirm that thousands of men are still wanted to prepare for the great conflict still' to be waged, the greatest in history. This locality has taken apparently little interest in this plume of the war but it is time there was an amusement as the success or failure of British arms may be a very eventful period even in this Dominion. Who would like to don the colors t'