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The Brussels Post, 1915-9-30, Page 1VOtr, 44 NO. 13 BRUSSELS, ONTRRIO, THURSDAY; SEPTEMBER 3o, 1915 W. H. KERR, Proprietor •ulllllllplllll TheI. nstinct To Save is in every well-balanced man. To start a savings account de- velops a foresight that will be to its owner's benefit in many ways, and to select this old - established bank as the deposi- tory for your money ie evidence of sound and conservative' judgment. at The Bank of Scotia Nova . PAID-UP CAPITAL - i 6,600,000 RESERVE FUND - 12,000,000 TOTAL RESOURCES over110,000,000 BRUSSELS BRANCH F. H. Gilroy, Manager New Advertisements Fruit Bulletins. Card -Jae. Taylor. Auction sale Thos. Pierce. Piga for Bale -Geo. Menzies. Hair Goode -Glenn -Charles, For sale -Newton McCauley. Fall Fair Day -Family Theatre, Olean sweep sale -G. M. Chambers. Mist±t Rthas Nenfryn ST. DAVID'S oHDRoH.—Sunday next, Oct. 3rd, Harvest Thanksgiving ser- vices will be held in this church as follows :-11 a. m. Holy Communion and aeration ; 7 p. m. Evening prayer and sermon. The special preacher for the day will be Rev. R. E. Page, of John's church, Brussels. We ask all who can to be present at these ser- vices. Wingham • Ivo. SWARTS DEAD.—J. E. Swarts, proprietor of the Queen's Hotel on Josephine street, died at an early hour Saturday morning after an ill- ness of •long duration. The death caused a shook to many citizens, as only a few days ago he seemed to be on the road to recovery and was be- ginning to feel like himself again. Mr. Swarts was well known here, hav- ing been in the tnwn for over 25 years and also throughout the surrounding country. elle was one of lbs beet known horsemen in this part of the country, owning Harold H. and Darkey Tial, with which he won many prizes and cups, He also owned a large livery stable.; which he sold to Currie Bros. before purchasing the Queen's Hotel, He was in the 52nd year of his age and is survived by his wife and family of three daughters : Mrs. Ivan Johnston and Mrs. William Bush, Wingbam, and Mise Brownie Swarts, at home,. He also leaves hie father, several sisters and brother in Goderich, Mr. Swarts was a Mason and in politics a Conservative. He belonged to the English Church. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon. Monorieff Rally Day will be observed in con- nection with the Sabbath School next Sunday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Lundy giving the address. Last Sunday afternoon Elders James Mann and Marshall Harrison. gave an interesting report of the re- cent meeting of Maitland Presbytery to the congregation of Knox church. On the evening of Thanksgiving Day Monday, Oct, 11th, an entertain- ment will be given in Knox church, under theauspicesof the Ladies' Aid. Mise Theresa Siegel will recite the famous 'war play "The Warrens of Virginia," in which she personates gp ares a dozen or more characters. She is well. worth hearing. Mies Muriel Graydon, Streetsville, will contribute several solos and a delightful time is promised all who attend. Keep tab on the dale and hear the talent. See the bills for further particulars. Wroxeter Two rinks of bowlers visited Listo- wel on Friday iast. Miss Mary Gibson was a visitor in Harriston on Saturday. Rev. T. M. Wesley spent several days of this week in Toronto. Mise Lizzie Rutledge, Brampton, is visiting friends in the village. Miss Cassie McDougall spent a week end at Owen Sound recently. James Fox and W. Lowry, Brussels, were in the village on Saturday. Mrs. George Leckie is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. Cardiff, of Morris. Mies Lizzie Sanderson left for Tor- onto on Monday, where ahe will at- tend Faculty. Miss Jean Stewart, Toronto, was the guest'of her sister, Mrs. George Harris last week. Jno. Brethauer was a judge of poultry at Mildmay Fall. Show, Tues- day of this week. A pleasing feature of the program in the Wroxeter Town Hall, on Oct. 8th will be "Buster" the child come- dian. Mrs. George Allan was called to Ottawa last week, owing to sickness in the home of her sister, Mrs. W. Thompson. Frank Hazlewood, Toronto, and Harvey Hazlewood, Clifford, spent Sunday with their uncle, W. 0. Heelewood. Bert Mute!' and family, Leaming- ton, visited old friends here last week. They came from Clinton where they had visited the former's father, who is seriously ill. Rev. T. M. Wesley conducted anni- versary services in the Methodist church Salem, on Sunday, Rev. Mr: Lackland taking his work here. Tea Meeting On Monday evening was largely attended. Dispersion Sale OF Purebred Shorthorns and Aberdeen Angus attle Also Grade ' Cattle, Noises, Farm Implemepts &c. 1 At "Fairview" Stock Farm Lot 15, Con. 2, West Wawanosh (near Dungannon) I take pleasure in inviting you to my sale of Shorthorns and Aberdeen An- gus and feel assured the offering will meet with your approval and apprecia- tion. Some young animals bred at "Fairview" Stock Farm have won honors at Guelph and Toronto Fat Stock Shows. In breeding and quality Illy herd never was better and will be presented in good condition. Sale will be held on Thursday, October 14th °om me p'^mi at Shorthorns Roan Cow, "Welledy Blossom," No. 01486, doe to calve Oat. 20, RedHeHeifer.l"Pirene" years ora No. 102962, due to calve Mny 17. Red Helfer, Missle Girl" 1 year old, No, 108824, doe to calve Deo. 25. Roan Bull Calf, "Roan Signet,8 months old, No. 101824• Roan Oow, "Roan Ruby" 6 yenta old, No. 84421, doe to calve Oct. 10, Red Bull, "Raster Jim" 7 months old, No, 101818 Red Oow, "Flossie" 8 years ofd, No. 102264, due to oalveMerch 6. White Calf, "White Queen" 0 month. old, No. 115048, Roan Cow...Jennie,' 8 years old, No. 101908,. due to calve April 7. Ball Calf, "Red Chief' 8 months old, No.: 101822, Roan Oow, "Verbena" 8 years old, Na. 82082, due to calve March 28. Red Cow, "Lady Alice," 6years old, No. 01124, doe to calve Dee, 11. Roan Heifer,"Rlln"•1 year old, No. 116042, Horses 1 horse 2 years old draft; I horse 4 yearn old draft; foal of 1016;1 mere 4ears old draft Golding 2 years old, draft; ally, 2 years old draft; Gelding 1 vear old, agricultural; 12 year old Alty general purpose; driving. pony 6 yenta old, driving mare (inlet for lodiea to drive, thoroughly reliable. Aberdeen Angus Cow, "Clinton Doe Drop the Seeond," 14 years old, No. 46504, due to calve Jane 10. Cow, "Del &' 9 years old, No. 11815, dee June 18. Cow, "Environment', 0 yearn old, imported, No. 4507, Canadian No. 40666, due to calve mny 1D, Bull Calf, "College Rover" 8 months old, No. . 29290: Bull Calf. "Thomas" 8 months, No. 2904.. Heifer, "Pride" 2 years old, due to calve Nov 26, Heifer, "Duchess" 1 year old. Grade Cattle - 2 cows ; 1 yearling ateor; 1 yearling heifer; Steer calf. Pigs, Etc. 1 Berkshire sow 1 year with 7 pigs at toot. 2 choice Tamworth sows 0 menthe old, 120 pure bred Leghorn hone, good laying strain. Implements A complete stook of Farm Implements. Everything sold as I Y g without reserve have rented my farm. Catalogue sent on request. TERMS AND CONDITIONS -Twelve months..oredit given an furnishing settetaotory aeonrity ; 4 per dentper enema allowed for cash. All sows with Delves at foot are proven brooder0. As soon se animal is sold It becomes the party et purchaser, but Property good care Will be taken of them and Will be placed on r hth (BC oars for those wishing em shipped. Certificates of registration furnished. T. Gundry, y, Au c JOS. A. MALLOrJGH, Prop. Stewutt awl Miss Lila McNaughton, 'Turn berry, entertained w number of friends to a corn meet last Wednes- day evening, Don't fail to see the McQuinn twins, Kathleen and Jeanette, in their novel, ty songs and dances in the Town Hall, Wroxeter; on Oct, 81h, under the auspices of the Society in aid of Red Cross work. Ethel 'Council meeting last Monday. Ethel and locality will be well rep- resented at Brussels Fall Fair Friday of this week. A car of Climax fanning Mille is be- ing prepared for shipment to the West by S. S. Cole. J. L, McKee, Toronto, was a visitor at the home of his brother, Andrew McKee, during the past week. Wtn. and Mrs. Slemmon took in the Western Fair at London and also visit- ed relatives at St. Marys and, locality, Ernest Maguin, wife and son, flour Glencoe, and Mies Ridick, from High- gate, were welcome visitors at our burg this week. They came by auto in the former's oar: On Sunday, October 1019, the anni- versary services will be conducted in the church. Methodist ch g u Monday onday even- ing following a fowl supper will be served and a good program rendered: The annual Thunk -offering service in connection with ;the Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyter- ian church will be held,on Wednesday evening, Oct. 1219, when Dr, Margaret Patterson will address the gathering, Special music. The members of the Tri -mu class of boys, their teacher, F. Sleightholm, Pastor Johnston and others, enjoyed a Dorn roast at the hospitable home of Wm. and Mrs. Hall, West of Ethel, Thursday evening of last week. All had a fine time and feel deeply indebt- ed for the kindness of the host and hostess. In enclosing subscription for THE POST for tide year and next year,. Mrs. J. I. Welsh, formerly of Ethel, says :— We look forward to THE POST every week. We like living at Olds, Alta., and are not at all sorry we came West. We feel there are opportuni- ties here to make money there are not in the East. We will never for- get old Ontario. Around Olds this year we are having very good crops in fact bumper crops. With kind re- gards to all. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE.— This week Ethel Wotnen's Institute packed 87 jars for the soldier boys overseas, consisting of jam,elly and maple syrup, contributed by the people of this locality, The response was very generous and proffers freely offered so that the Institute is making another collection that will be forwarded about the middle of October. Any person wishing to donate anything along this line is asked to leave the same at the home of Mrs. Irvine Baynard. Size of jar required is smell quart. Help by adding a few gems to the contribu- tion. Fon 30 DAYS.—Commencing Satur- day of this week 'George Chambers, merchant, Ethel, will run a big Clean Sweep Sale for the next 80 days. His advertisement, on page 5 of this issue, should not be overlooked as he is offering bargains that are worth the attention of the public. He asks the people of the community to prove the correctness of bis quotations and many other great values just as good at his store. Mr. Chambers is an adeptat managing na n a bigsale-aswill be demonstrated whenyou call, If you want bargains now is your chance. Price of sugar quoted in advt. should be $8 50 per cwt. A FINE MAN Passes AWAY.—In the death of Robert Pearson, e rann which oc- curred at his hone on the 419 Con. on Tuesday, Sept. 21st, Grey township. has Inst one of its oldest and most respected residents. The late Robt. Pearson, son of Robert Pearson and Catharine Richardson, was born in Queen's Co., Ireland, in May 1848. When the subject of this sketch was but an infant the family emigrated to Ohio. They remained for two years, when they game to Canada, settling first in Goderich township, In 1855 the family. moved to Grey, where deceased resided up to the time of hie death. In 1878 Mr. Pearson married Mise. Susanna Musgrove, of 'I'urnherry township. The young nouple began horse -keeping on the farm adjoining that of the father of he deceased, and for 42 rats shared the joys and sorrows of life. By in- dustry and thrift they were able to possess a beautiful home, and at the game time rear and educate a large enmity. For many years Mr. Pearson wns a devoted member of and an ac- tive worker in the Methodist church. In politics he was a 'Conservative. Besides his bereaved widow be leaves to mourn his lose, a brother Jaynes and a sister, Mrs. Ellis and a family of 7 children, They are :—Mrs. Wesley Beacom, Mullett ; Mrs. Wm, Bren- ner, Grey ; Mrs. A. R. Harkness, Vegreville, Alta, ; Mrs, Emmerson Vippnd, Elma ; Rev, Robert Pearson, B. A., Calgary ; John, an the home- stead and Rev. ames J. Pearson, 13. A., who was in constant attendance at the bedside of his father during the past three months. The funeral which took place on Thursday, Sept, 23rd, from the family residence to Ethel cemetery was hugely attended by many friends and relatives of the deceased. Services at the house were conducted by Rev; Mr, Johnson, pas- tor at Ethel, assisted by Rev. Mr. Wren, Brussels, a former pastor, Both the speakers paid warm tributes to the sincere and earnest Christian life of the deceased, referring in very eloquent terms to his devotion to church work, They spoke feelingly of his usefulness in the prayer meet- ing, class meeting and on the Official Board ; that the Methodist church had sustained a great loss in the death . of Mt'.. Pearson, Pall 9earere were Jae, Pearson, brother, John and James Pearenn, gone, A, H. Musgrove,. M. P, P•, Jno. Musgrove and Dr. George Musgrove, M. P. P., brothers- in.law. The family share in the sym- pathy of, the community. , Morns Township Conned meets on Mon- day, Oot. 11911. James Speir has been asked to be e Judge at Blyth Fall Fair next week. East Huron Fall Fair Thursday and Friday of this week, It promises to be a dandy. Mrs. George Leckie, Wroxeter, has been visiting her sister, Mts. Elston Cardiff, 511i line. Mrs. Herbert Manning and children, 5th line, have been spending a week with relatives at Clinton, Brussels Picture Show will be open both afternoon and evening of Fall Fait Day. See the fine views. Mrs. Robt. Willis, Seaforth, is visit- ing her brother, George Brewer at the home of Wm. Wilkinson; 4th line. A. W. and Mrs. $loan, of Blyth, spent Sunday at tine home of Alex. and Mrs. Nichol; 619 line, Morris. James Taylor holds a County Auc- tioneer's license and is ready to con- duct sales anywhere. See his card in this issue. Morrie Voters' List Court will be held in Brussels Town Hall Thursday of next week, at 9 a. in., before Judge Doyle. Auction sale of horses, cattle and hogs is announced by Thos. Pierce, Lot 30, gravel road, for Tuesday. Oct. 12th, with F. S. Scott as Auctioneer. See list in another column. We are pleased to.ihear that Miss Annie, daughter of Henry Johnston, 5th line, who has been seriously ill is somewhat improved and we hope she will soon be convalescent. Monday of this week Melvin Shiels, 7th line, was taken to the Wingharn hospital owing to an attack of typhoid fever. He is -I8 years of age. We hope he will soon be able to return to his home. Alex. Cloakey left Tuesday on a trip to the Panama Exposition. He will visit at Winnipeg, Brandon, Calgary and the Coast cities en route and expects to be away 3 months. Wm. Scott, East Wawanosh, accom- panied him. FINE ANDxAL.—Thos. Pierce, West gravel road, has invested in a thoro' bred Durham bull calf from the well known herd of J. A. Watt, Elora, The grandsire is the well known im- ported prize winner Gainsford Mar- quis. We commend Mr. Pierce on his enterprise. THOMAS FAIRSERVIOE DECEASED.— It is with regret we chronicle the death of Thomas Fairservice el.., which occurred at the home of the deceased, Con. 10, Mullett, September 1399. Mr. Fairservice was born in the parish of Stonehouse, Scotland, in 1834, where he resided until a young man of about 20 years, when he crone to Canada and settled on the farm, Loll?, Con. 10, Mullett, which was at that time a solid bush. Here he chopped and cleared the land, snaking a home he and his family have just right to be proud of and where he al- ways resided, up to time of hie death. He was twice married, first wife being Miss Mary Taylor, daugher of An- thony Taylor, Mullett. By this union 2 sons and a daughter, were born of whom a son and daughter survive. In the year 1872 he was married to 7Jiss Annie Taylor, sister of his first wife. By this union a family of 4 sone and 6 daughters were born, 4 sons and three daughters surviving. The deceased had been failing in health for some time and gradually day by day weakened until death claimed e ite vic- tor at the advanced age of over 89 y g years. In politics he was a staunch Liberal and in religion a Presbyterian and bore his sickness in a calm and Christian -like manner, putting his trust in the Saviour, "Who doeth all things well." Surviving members of the family are :—His bereaved widow, Wm. Fairservice, Belmont, Man. ; Mrs. Walter Galloway, Victoria, B. C. ; Mrs. F. 13. George,Lacombe, Al- berta ; Mrs. D. Stevens, Mullett ; Mrs. W. Pipe, Morris ; Mrs. W. Crit- tenden, Blyth ; James Fairservice, Mullett ; Thomas Fairservice jr., Hallett ; John, Robert. and Miss Isabelle at home. The deceased was grandfather of 23 children of whoa 15 attended the funeral. The widow and family have the sincere sympathy of the community in this hour of afflic- tion in the great lose of a loving hus- band and kind father. ENTERED INTO REST.—After a long life Mary McPhail, relict of the late Gilbert McCallum, of Morris town- ship, passed away at the home of her daughter, Miss Kate McCallum, William street, Brussels, on Saturday, September 11th, at the advanced age of 88 years. There was no particular ailment, just a wearing out of life's machinery. Deceased was born in Argyleshh•e, Scotland, and came to Canada with her Relents, locating in Dunwich township, Elgin County, Here she was married 65 years ago to her deceased partner, Gilbert McCal- lum and together travelled life's ljourney for over 60 years. They first ived in Dorchester township and from there moved to the 2nd Con., of Grey township, which farm they sold to the late Edward Bryans and Mr. and Mre. McCallum bought the old homestead of the eideroad near But: ton's school house, 8th line Morris township, from R. Pierce, Kansas, where they spent 40 years, the farm still belonging to .the family. Mr. McCallum died April l6tlr, 1910, in his 88th year. Four years ago the subject of this obituary came to live in town and was cared for with an assiduity and constancy that left nothing to be desired. The old lady was most faith- ful to the church of her choice as long as she Was able to attend and along with her husband, who was one of the first Elders of Melville church, seldom missed public worship, even if they had to drive 0 miles to do ec, Mrs, McCallum often,expressed it desire, to enter into the rest of the people of God and her wish was granted on the 11th lost„ when she peacefully bade gond-bye to the earthly home to enter the Palace of the Ring. The funeral tools place on Monday following her demise, her pastor, Rev. A. J, Mann, B. A., conducting an appropriate ser- vice and the remains were laid in the family plot. Brussels cemetery, along- side the partner of her joys and sor- rows. Pallbearers were Dougall and Malcolm McDonald, Peter McArthur, Thos. Marshall, James Ireland. and Alex. Stewart. Deceased was the mother of 11 children, 3 of whom are dead. Their names are :—Duncan, John and Mary, deceased ; and Don- ald, Gilbert and Neil, Morris town- ship ; Archie and Angus in Saskatche- wan and Misses Kate, Brussels, 'and Lily and Nancy, in Morris. Mrs. Mc- Callum was a kind hearted, motherly body, who was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. The faith of her childhood in a risen Lord never forsook her and she passed awaylikee shock f rain into the a ripe eavenly Garner, respected by a wide circle of old friends. FINE NEW SCHOOL HOUSE.— An- other forward step in rural improve- ment was celebrated on Saturday, September 25th, by the opening of the fine new school house, No. 10, Morris, known as Ramsay's School. The en- joyable event was favored with very pleasant weather and a large number of ratepayers, pupils, old boys and girls of the school and other friends and well wishers assembled to give the new school a rousing start to- wards a long and successful history. Building is well situated on a corner lot which allows a gond view to be ob- tained from all directions. It is bnilt of red brick with concrete basement and the roof is surmounted by a $50 belfry and flag pole. The outside dimensions are 42 by 27 feet. Mount- ing the concrete steps. the front door gives access to the vestibule frnm which stairs lead on either side to the school room landings above, while steps descend to the basement at the right and left. The cloakrooms are situated at the bottom of the base- ment steps and contain shelves for holding the school lunches. From here doors lead into the basement playroom, the walls and floor of which are concrete, and the ceiling and other woodwork painted grey. This will make an excellent playroom on cold days and contains the Kelsey furnace. There is a separate coal room and a closet for the caretaker's use. Up -stairs the school room is very bright and cheerful with its white walls, Georgia pine wainscot- ting and metallic ceiling, painted in light, harmonizing tints. It is lighted by 6 large windows most of them on the North side and at the left of the pupils. From the picture moulding are hung pictures of the Royal family, the late Queen Victoria and Sir Wil- frid Laurier and a picture of Sir R. L. Borden is being donated by a friend of the school. The blackboard is of elate and a new teacher's desk is to replace the one now in use. Above the vestibule and at a higher level than the schoolroom is the teacher's room, the walls and ceilings also of Georgiapine and commanding a view of the school roomthrough a window. th ou h w o . The stairs and all the other wood- work are beautifully finished and the windows, floors and all parts of the building are spotlessly clean, reveal- ing the conscientious work of the caretaker, Thos. Smith, whose services give the utmost satisfaction to the trustees. t te Duringthe last few weeks a number of beehave been held for the purpose of levelling and grading the grounds and other necessary work and the greatest harmony and co- operation has prevailed throughout. Next year it is the intention to put down concrete walks, seed the grounds and plant trees which will add greatly to the appearance and usefulness of the property. The building contrac- tor for the new building was George Haney, Bluevale, and the Trustees speak very warmly of the honorable and thorough way in which his part of the contract has been carried out. The brick work and plastering was in charge of John Adams, Wroxeter ; Fred. McCracken, Brussels, did the painting, decorating and finishing and the furnace was installed and tin- smithing done by Wilton & Gillespie, Brussels. These men all gave the best of satisfaction. The trustees who have had the supervision of the build- ing work deserve a special word of commendation for their faithful ser- vices, Only those who have had charge of a similar undertaking can appreciate the amount of time and trouble the building of a new school involves, Anson Shaw is the veteran member of the School Board, having been in office nearly 20 years, a strik- ing tribute to his popularity and use- fulness. Other members aro D. Ramsay and P. Moffatt and Chas. B. Forrest is Secretary -Treasurer. The teacher, Miss Bessie Moses is a gener- al favorite with young and old and her work in the school is warmly praised by parents and trustees, in fact the latter admitted on Saturday that the main object in building the new school was to retain the services of Miss Moses and prevent her from leaving the .teaching profession by making it too attractive to resist. The opening was celebrated by an afternoon of sports, the leading event being a Baseball game between the famous Jamestown girls and the mar- ried man of the school section, among the latter being, Anson Shaw, Arthur Shaw, D. Ramsay, L. Balmier. Ed. Johnston, D. Johnston, Silas Johns- ton and G. Eckmier. The young ladies showed great consideration and out of respect to their age allowed the Won to win by a narrow margin, the score being 18-14. In addition to several other Football and Baseball games a number of children's races were run off the winners of which were as follows :—Girls rears 12 and over, ,Ruby Kernaghan and Retia 'Purvey ; gone race under 12, Elva R•itnsay and Grace Kernagher) ; girl's ruse under 10, Dunelda McDonld and Edith Breckenridge ; boys' lace 12 and over, Harvey Robinson and Addi- son Fraser ; boys' race under 12, Spading Johnston and Alfred Johns- ton ; boys' race under 10, Clifford Keruaghan and Carl Johnston. At the close of the afternoon hot coffee anti refreshments were served by the ladies and very much enjoyed. The proceeds of the booth and a special collection were ill aid of the Red Cross and amounted to $28.40, It is to be hoped that the interest aroused by the building and opening of the new school will never be allowed to wane but will lead to still further improve- ments in the future for no institution can surpass the school in its influence on the community and the Nation. Grey R. and Mrs. McLeod attended the funeral of Mies Marguerite Green, Drayton, last Thursday. James and Mrs. Denman spent the week end with friends in Palmerston. They also took in the Fall Fair. Brussels Picture Show will be open bnth afternoon and evening of Fall Fair Day and fine views shown. Wm..lj,iley is away on a visit with his brother, George, at Sault Ste. Marie. The latter has not been in good health. East Huron Fall Fair is on the pro- gram at Brussels Thursday and Fi- day of this week. Meet us on the Show ground. Mrs. H. Tyerman was visiting rela- tives and old friends at Toronto, Newmarket and other pointe and had an enjoyable time. Mrs. Oris Defoe and Miss Janie Go- forth, of Owossa, Mich., have been visiting their brother, Joseph Goforth, 4112 line, for the past week. George and Mrs. Ball and son, Les- lie, and Mrs. Jno. Ball, of Auburn, were visitors with Cuthbert Hutchin- son and family this week. The trip was made by motor. Harold Armstrong, son of Wm. and Mrs. Armstrong, 9th Con., left this week for Toronto where he enters upon a Medical course, We expect he will head the list. This puts three of the Armstrong family in the Queen city, Miss Jean being a teacher and Glen a druggist. The many friende of Ross McKin- non, who is at the front "somewhere in France" will be well pleased to hear that he is safe and well. Owing to non -receipt of lettere for some rea- son it was feared everything was not o. k. bitt the good news is re -assuring and we hope he will be able to come home in tine course having done his duty faithfully and well. Walton A few weddings are on the program in which this locality -is interested. The amount of money contributed by Walton Orangemen for the mac- hine gun, donated by North Huron L, 0. L., was $50.00, not $25.00 as former- ly stated. Neil McNeil, who sold out his recently, busi- iss re nil c y, 11 ail purchased the blacksmith shop of James Walker, Gerrie, and moved to that village this week. We recommend the family to the people of that village and cont- mnnity and wish them A 1 success. The pupils of Walton school will have a holiday Friday of this week as aoodl number of them will attend g y Brussels Fall Fair where 16 young girls will present a very nice Flag Drill, in which they have been in- structed by the teachers, The Harvest Home services in St. George's church last Sunday, both morning and evening were well at- tended despite the unfavorable weath- er in the morning. Church was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Rev. Mr, Page delivered two fine ad- dresses. Good music was rendered by the choir and a liberal Thank -offering received. Last Friday Miss Grace Gardiner went to Fergus hospital where she was successfully operated on for ap- pendicitis. She was accompanied by her brother, Dr, Gardiner, The many friends of Mies Gardiner wish her a speedy recovery. She gave up her position as teacher at Milverton on account of bei health not being good. Jamestown Mrs, Robt, Gibson, Wroxeter, spent a few days witn Mrs. S. A. Snell. Carrot Dempsey, Stratford, was a guest at the home of J, D. Miller last week, Mrs. Andrew Eckmier, Stratford, is a visitor at the homes of George and Lou. Eckmier. J. D. and Mrs. Miller have returned after an extended visit with friends at London and Michigan, The Women's Institute instead of meeting this week will be Thurs. day of next week, at 2.80 sharp, in Vietnria Hall. A fine 2 -year-old, of his own raising, was sold last week by Walter S. For- rest to George Best, Brussels, that weighed 1380 pounds, It was a nice one. Rally Day will be observed next Sunday afternoon when A. D. Grant, of Brussels, will give an address. Parents and children are urged to at- tend. Collection will be taken. 00RN ROAST.—Thursday evening of last week about 80 young people from Brussels, Jamestown anci locality as- sembled at the home of Mrs, James Strachan for a social time and they certainly had it. Games Were played, corn plentifully supplied, and a tasty lunch served, Everybody spent a veryleasant evening and voted it an A 1 pace to have it. 0. B, Forrest and Mee. W. Forrest were at Moorefield Wednesday of last week attending the funeral of a rela- tive, Mrs. Alex. Forreet. She arrived home from the West, where she was visiting relatives, the Friday previous and died Sunday evening. Heart trouble was the cause. Deceased was 70 years of age and is survived by her husband and adult family. Interment was made in Glenaileu cemetery, Mrs. Forest was especially fine person and her demise is regretted. Bluevale Eldred 0. Tate, Toronto, was home for a few day's visit at the manse. Mrs. A. Bruce is at Palmerston keeping house for her brother while Mrs. Gross is visiting friends at Elora. Alf. Ennis was home from the train- ing camp in London for Sunday, wearing his khaki uniform. As be is the first Bluevale boy to don the King's uniform, we all feel proud of him. The ladies of the school section are invited by the teacher to be present at the school n h 1 ext Tuesday,Oct. 69Oe t at 4 p. m. to talk over planting flow- ers and other matters of interest and have a social cup of tea. The Women's Institute have invited, all the boye and girls around Blue - vale to a kind of manic next Saturday afternoon. Some work will be done in the cemetery and then supper and games will be held in the school yard. All children are welcome. The Bluevale girls played a friendly game of baseball with a team from Wawanosh at the Red Cross Field day in Belgrave last week. It was a close and well played contest and re- sulted in a victory for the Bluevale nine. Quite a number of spectators went over from Bluevale to gee the game and Rev. D. D. Thompson was umpire. The meeting of the Westminster Guild last Sunday night was of unusu- al interest. It was held in the audi- torium of the church which wail beautifully decorated with flowers. The choir rendered a quartette and an anthem and the report of the Presby- terial Young People's Convention, recently held in Brussels, was read by the delegates, Misses Mary King, Olive Scott and Eva Duff. Pastor Rev. Crawford Tate, gave a fine ad- dress on some of our favorite hymns, telling of their origin and history. Belgrave Report of Red Cross Field Day re- ceived too late for this issue. Brussels Fall Pair Thursday and Friday of this week will be a drawing card. Clayton Procter, of the Civil Ser- vice, Ottawa, is home for a holiday visit. He is well pleased with the city after a sojourn of 10 months. .At the annual Thank -offering of the Women's Missionary Society of Bel - grave Presbyterian church next Tues- day afternoon Dr. Margaret Patter- son will address the gathering. Next Sunday will be anniversary day in Knox church. Services at 11 and 7 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Mr. Harper, Clinton. Methodist church service will be withdrawn in the even- ing on account of the anniversary. The fine 100 acre farm of Robert Armstrong, East of Belgrave, has been bought byW. O. Procter, g $7000 being the price. The purchaser gets immediate possession and will move from his homestead on the eideroad to farm. This gives Mr. Prooter 200 acres both excellent properties and we wish him success, Mr. Armstrong will likely remove to North Dakota, where he lived for gorseY sere AN oallsslox.—At the Women's In- stitute meeting held last week the name of Mrs. W. G. Procter was ac- cidentally omitted from the report given on the program. She intro- dnced the subject "Making home made buns" also giving some stand- ard recipes and methods which made an enjoyable discussion. Mrs. Procter is an A 1 authority from practical ex- perience. FINE SERVICE.—Last Sunday after• noon the annual Thank -offering ser- vice was conducted in Trinity church. The edifice was neatly and appro- priately decorated with flowers, fruits, grain, vegetables, &c., and looked very nice. After an excellent sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Dymond, Wing - ham, Mr. Carthew, Blyth, sang a choice solo and this was followed by a farewell address of appreciation and good advice by Rev. 19r. Farr, who has been the faithful rector for the past 5 years and now goes to Khmer - dine. The folk here were sorry to see him go as he was greatly beloved for the faithfulness with which he looked after hie work. Many good wishes follow Mr. and Mrs, Farr and family to their new home. The offer- ing will total 585.00 by the time all contributions are paid, which is a tidy num considering the numerous calls of late. Last payment of $340.00 on the splendid horse shed is to be made now. The building cost $728 besides free labor. A student is expected to sup- ply during October, after which the new rector, Rev. Mr, Hawkins, is ex- pected to enter upon his duties. Trinity church people are "doers" and deserve to succeed. Sir Wilfrid Laurier returned to bis re. sidence from the hospital in very good health. Hubert Wheeler, a young plumber of Gsnanoque, died es a result of being hit on the head by a baseball in a game on Saturday, The Presbyterian Synod of Toronto and Kingston demand that the liquor traf6e be restricted by the Ontario Government es far as their power lies, during the tar, with a reforeeduin after - Wal ds.