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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1915-10-7, Page 1.1111111•110111 1r VOL. 44 NO. 14 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1915 W. H. KERR, Propietor 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 58 The Bank of Nova Scotia PMD -UP CAPITAL - • c000,000 RESERVE FUND - - 15,000,000 TOTAL TOISOURCDS ever 90,000,000 BRUSSELS BRANCH F. H. Gilroy, Manager Now Advertisements Pine China -Jas, Fox. Glove lost -.T11119 POST. Looket lost-Tn n Poem 85,000,000-R. C. Dendman. Horse for male -John Long. Spaniel values -Miss Hunter. For sale -Walter Broadfoot. Stove cleaning -Richard Stevens. Soldiers of Fortune -Family Theatre. Lindsay 77, Mervyn Granger 64. Jr, , I —alargaret At nistrong, Cecil Grain- ger, Andrew Doig, Printur.—Geent Bowman, A., tie Salmi id L. 1 r. Primer Dolg, Wesley I Lambkin, Average attendance 24. , V. FEntte BOEMIER, teacher. Monorieff Don't forget the Ladies' Aid enter- tainment in the Presbyterian church here next Monday. Miss Siegel will recite the interesting story of "The Warrens of Virginia" and Miss Gray- don, Streetsville, will sing choice solos. Molesworth SCHOOL REFORM—The followingis the report of U. S. 8. No. 16, Howick and Grey, for the month of Septetn- bete. Classes examined in Lit., At it h„ Hygiene and Spell. Sr. IV.—Mabel Robertson 87, Jas. McKercher 60, Della Doig 50. Sr. III.—Gordon Mc- Donald 85, Ruby Grainger 70. Sr. IL —Elva Brown 02, Margaret Doig 87, Mabel Bowman 81, Evelyn Hislop 76, Allan McKerchet 63, George Hislop 58. Jr. n.—Annie Brown 76, Howard Grainger 66, Elmore Thomson 50, Leonard Lambkin 48, Willie Doig 48. Pb. n.—Arith., Spell., Read.—Bert Marks 86, Joey Armstrong 80, Lyle VVingIlona Pte, Harold Hinclicliffe, of the 23rd Battalion spent the week -end with his parents here. Thanksgiving services were held in St. Paul's church, Sunday, the altar being ,filled with flowers, grains, etc., for the occasion, Monday evening a social was held by the members and friends of the church, Wm. Lepard met with an accident on Saturday night while coming in from Belgrave in his motor car. He, had three others in his car when it skidded after crossing a bridge. One of the axles broke and threw the wheel off. The car ran into a creek but all the occupants, though badly scared escaped unhurt, COMO Goon Fn.—The annual Fair was held on Saturday and there was the best show of horses, cattle, fruits, etc., exhibited for some time. Farmers came for a radius of 25 miles with some excellent exhibits. J. 15, Johns- ton, veteran Preeident, in his 78th year, saw that the Fair was carried on In a good clean way with no fakirs allowed on the grounds, Secretary - Treasurer H. Rodgers ably assisted him In this work. There were nearly 2,000 people present, most of the farmers taking great interest in Ayr- shire cattle, which took the most prizes. Some fine specimens of horse- flesh were noticed, while swine and sheep were good classes. Miss Arm- strong, who was acting for the Red Cross Society had a number of boys and girls through the crowd selling flags, from which she collected a neat sum of money. Refreshments served in the Town Hall, which was taste- fully decorated with flap and bunt- ing for the occasion. Goderloh In the quietest election ever held in Goderich, C. A. Nairn Monday de- feated W, Clark for Reeve for the balance:of the year to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Robert Elliott, by a majority of 95. The vote stood 203 for Nairn and 203 for Clark. The small vote was due to the voters pro- testing against an election at this time, believing that the vacancy should have been filled without put- ting the town to the expense of an election. THE PRE813.—A convention of news- papermen front the counties of Perth and Huron was held in the Masonic Temple Monday afternoon. The ob- ject of the meeting was to discuss the possibility of raising the price of papers from $1 to $1.50. J. J. Hunt- er, Kincardine Reporter, gave an address and told how the newspapers of that county had agreed to raise their rates at the beginning of the year. The delegates all appeared in favor of the raise, but definite action was deferred until a later date. The following papers were represented : Stratford Beacon, Clinton Record, Dispersion Sale OF Purebred Shorthorns Amok Aberdeen Angus part e and 'Also Grade Cattle, Horses, Farm Implements, &c. 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 my herd never was better and will be presented in good condition. Sale will be held on Thursday, October 14th °°'""pc.Inmg. at Shorthorns Roan Cow, "Wellesly Blossom," No. 61486, due to calve Oct. 20, Roan Heifer. "Belva" 1 year old, No, 111041, Red Helfer, "Plrene" 8 years old, No. 102952, due to calve Girl" t year old, No, 106824, due to calve Doe, 26. Roan Bull Celt, "Roan Signet," 8 months old, No. 101824. Roan Cow, "Roan Ruby" 6 yeare old, No. 04421, due to calve Oct. 10, Red Bull, "Blister Jim" 7 months old, No. 101818. Red Cow, "Flossie" II years old, No. 102264, due to calve March 0 White Calf, " White Oneen" 6 months old, No. 115042. Roan Dow...Jennie," 8 yearn old, No. 101208, doe to salve April 7, Bull Calf, "Red Chief" 8 months old, No. 101822. Roan (low, "Verbena" 8 gears old, No. 82082, due to CRIVii morel, 28. Red 0o w, "Lady A 1 los " 6 yearn old, NO, 0I124, due to calve Doc el. Rom Helfer, "Ella" 1 year old, No, 116042, Horses 1 horse 5 years old drafc; 1 horse 4 years old draft; foal of 1915; 1 Mare 4 years old draft, Gelding 2 yearn old, draft; 1111y, 2 years old draft ; Gelding] year old, agricultural:12 year old filly, general purpose; driving pony 0 years old ;• driving mare, quiet for ladies to drive, therbughly reliable, Aberdeen Angus Oow, "Clinton Due Drop the Second," 14 years old, No. 40504, duo to calve J13110 10. Cow "Del 63"8 years old, No, 11815, due June Cow...Environment', 0 years old, Imported, No, 4667, Canadian No, 0556, due to calve May 19. Bull Calf, "College Rover" 8 months old, No. 20200. Bali Calf, "Thomas" 8 months, No. 8804. Helfer, "Pride" 2 years old, due to only° Nov. 26. Helfer, "Duchess" 1 year old. Grade Cattle 2 cout.e.; 1 yearling ateer; 1 yearling heifer; Pigs, Etc., 1 Berkshire sow 1 year with 7 pigs at foot. 2 choice Tamworth sows 6 Months 0141, 120 pure bred Leghorn hens, good laying strain. Implements A complete stook of Farm Implements. Everything sold without reseree as I have rented my farm. Catalogue sent on requeet. TRIMS AND CONDITION13.-Ttvelve months credit given on furniehing satisfaetory security ; 4 par cent per annum allowed for cash. All cows with calves at foot are proven breeders. as soon as anlinal Is sold it becomes the property of purchaser, but good care will be taken of them and will be placed on ears for those wishing them shipped, Certificates of regietration furnished. T. Gundry, AUC. JOS. A MALLOUGH, Prop. Clinton New Hee, Seaforth Nows, Goderith Signal, ,Godet ich Star, Wingham Tirnes, Wingham Advanee, Milverton Sun, and 'Zurich Herald., The local tiewspapera provided the luncheon and 0. L. Moore, Preaident of the Board of Trade, gave an address of welcome. Rev, Mr. Ford also spolce tothe visitors after luncheon. The Board of Trade supplied autos for the visitors and showed them around the town. Blyth On Monday of this week a very pretty wedding took place at the home of Jno. and Mrs. Bennett, when their youngest daughter, Hazel Ivy, became the bride of Herbert A. Thomas, 0. P. R. agent here. Rev. W. D. Turner officiated. The happy couple left on the noon 0. P. R. train for Eastern points, after which they will return and make their home here. Wroxeter S. Willis, London, spent. the week- end with relatives here, Robert Miller, West Toronto, was call i rig on friends here recently. Mrs. Pasemore, New York, is the guest of bei' slater, Mrs. Jno. Hamil- ton, Mrs. Marry Little, Toronto, is the guest of her parents, R. and Mrs. Black, Miss Margaret Wilson, Brussels, visited last week with her sister, Miss D. Wilson. Mrs. Nokes and daughter, Miss Hilda, have returned to their home In Winnipeg, Mrs, M. McLennan has returned to her home here after spending a month at Toronto and Barriston. A. Lanaonby, of the Bank of Hamil- ton, left on Tuesday for Diumville, where be will spend two weeks vaca- tion, A shipment of 78 hospital shirts, 39 dozen bandages, 70 jars' of fruit and 10 lbs. honey, was made this week by the Society here in aid of Red Cross work. Perry Patterson, who has been em- ployed at Dresden for some time, has enlisted for foreign service and spent last week with his brothers here be- fore leaving for London where he will be in training. De. Margaret Patterson, who has spent a number of years in India, will ad dress the an nal • Thank -offering meeting of the W. F. M. S. of the Pi esbyterian church this Thursday afternoon. Bluevale Rich. Hockeridge is very low and no hopes held nut for his recovery. Quite a number from here attended the Brussels Fair on Friday last. Mrs. Art, Ferguson, Wingham, vis- ited relatives in the village last week, Miss Cora Messer has gone -to Tor- onto where she has secured a position as teacher. We wish her success. Farmers are busy threshing and corn cutting. About two-thirds of the potato crop is a failure on account of rot. A number of ladies gathered at the school house Tuesday afternoon to plan flower garden and beautify school grounds, and had a social cup of tea together. Rev. Thomson and Jas. Masters each took a motor load to Pahnerston last Thursday to attend the military fun- eral of the late Pte. Wilford who was killed in France. The Anniversary services of Knox church, Bluevale, will he held next Sabbath, Oct. 10th. Rev. T. A. Bell, of Moleswerth, will preach at 11 a. m. and 730 p. rn. All are invited to be present, at these services. The Stratford pop auto got stalled on the hill in front of Torn Stewart's house one night last week and ran back over the hank in front of Robb. Aitcheson's home, turning upside- down. Fortunately no one was hurt. Cranbrook Miss Mina McRae was visiting in the bunt this week. Mrs. Raddatz is visiting in Dash- wood for a few days. Mrs. 3. Forrest was in Moorefield last week attending the funeral of a cousin. Mi tio'sr; Clat theWKeeling,hmeoA C. 3. lm Cargill, wHaesa vis las; wask. 13 'Vaughan, Todmorden, was a visitor at the home of D. Campbell last week. Mrs. R. IC, McDonald attended the funeral of her sister•in-law in Strat- ford last week. Miss Jennie Blair has returned to California after a holiday visit with telatives and friends in this locality, Dan. }Mettler lost a rug on the 12th Ono., between the P. 0. and his plane. Will the finder please return it to the, 0 WIWI'. We are sorry to state that Wm. Locking's health is not nearly as good as formerly but we hope a change for the better natty soon ensue. Auction sale of Farin stock, im- plements, honsehold furniture, &c., at Mrs. John Coates', Oranbrook North, Friday afternoon of next week. F, 5, Scott will be the auctioneer. Next Sunday afternoon Rev. 'Ben. Spence, Toronto, Secretary: of the Dominion Alliance, will deliver an address in the Methodist church on the live question of Temperance. He's an excellent speaker. Jno, and Mrs. Ballantyne and their son, Wm. J., intend of removing to Flint, Mich. this week. A eon is a resident of diet Place and hes a house ready for the folk from here when they arrive. It is shout 20 years since Mr and 'Mrs, Ballantyne located here and they entry with them the hearty good wishes of Many old neighbors and friends for a pleasant stay in Uncle Stcm'e land, ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • * • • • • • • • • 4 • • • • • • • • • • • Special Values Hats and Millinery Friday and Saturday OF THIS WEEK It will Pay You to Call • • * • • • • • 4. • • • • • * • • • • • • • • • • • • 0, • • • • !• miss Hunter:: • • • • Hansuld Block ETHEL • • • • • • Eggs taken as cash. •• • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••• A Pad Cross Branch bas been or- ganized here with Mrs. (Rev.) McCul- loch as Secretary. Next meeting will be held Thursday of next week at 3 p. in Long's Hall, Morris Morris Voters' List Court was held Thursday of this week in Bruseels. Frank Me0uteheon, 6th line, is en- joying a visit with relatives and friends in the West. On account of the Teachers' Con- vention being held at Seaforth Thurs- day and Friday of thio week the schools are having holidays. Tuesday and Wednesday were Morris Branch Fall Fair days at Blyth and this township had a goodly num- ber of exhibitors and prize winners, Next Sabbath afternoon Rev. 0. 0. Keine, Londesboro, will preach in the Jackson church. The pastor is con- ducting anniversary services for Rev. Mr. Keine. Auction sale of homes, 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. A curosity was found on the fat m of Alex, McNeil, 5th line, in the shape of a growth of corn in which no less than 9 partial cobs grew where one is us- puaolSITy.located. It may be seen at THE A peach tree in the orchard of Wm. Wilkinson, 4th line, had 17, bushels of fruit this year. Not a bad showing for the Northern zone. 2nd prizetwas taken at Brussela Fair on the exhibit from this lot. ANNIE JOHNSON CALLED TO THE BETTER HOME. — Wednesday fore- noon, Annie Margaret, second daugh- ter of Henry and Margaret E. John- son, Lot 3, 5th line, was called to her reward after a severe illness of 3 weeks from cerebro -meningitis. She had not been well for several months prior to beingtaken down, Deceased was born in the house in which she died and was 23 years, 9 months and 9 days old. 4 sisters and a brother survive, this being the first vacant chair inthe home circle. Annie was a fine young woman and an enthusiastic worker in Trinity Ohm ch, Belgrave, where she taught in the Sabbath School, sang in the choir and aided almost every good word and work. In Red Cross work she had taken a great intei est and her demise is sincerely regretted. The funeral will take place Friday aftei- noon at 1 30, going to Blyth where service will be conducted in Trinity Church and interment made in the church cetnetery, Tender sympathies are expressed for the inmates of the home and general regret felt over the emoval of one greatly beloved. The last conscious spell deceased had she sang "Safe in the arms of Jesus.11t Tills life of ours (loth but our life begin, Is but outside the porch of our abode, .And death the going home -the entering in - The stepping forth on the wide world of God. • Ethel Henry Fogel is nob having very good health. Bliss Annie Cooper is improving slowly after a painful operation, Mise Myrtle Speivan attended the 5, S. Convention at Kincardine last week. Archie McDonald and Garfield Bak- er and their wives went to Blanshard and spent Sunday. They motored in the former's car. M. J. Slemmon was re-elected Sec- retary -Treasurer of the Wingham District Epworth League at the annu- al Convention held at Kincardine last week, He is an alert officer. Rev. lames Pearson, B. A„ intends leaving for the Old Land where, he will take a special course in Philoso- phy and Theologyin old Oxford. He was visitinglois sister, Mrs. Beacom, Hullett, during the past week. We wish him success. Next Sabbath the anniversary ger- inotis of Ethel Methodist church will be preached by Rev. G. W. Rivers, 13, D., Gorrie, at 11 a. in, and '7 p. m. Choice nalsio by choir and special Thank -offering, Monday evening supper will be served in the Township Hall from 6 to 8 o'clock and after that an adjournment will be tnatle to the church, vthere a fins program is prom- ast Huron Fall Fair Fine Show Spoiled by Rain. Excellent hibit of Stock and 2 Good Concerts. Over 55 years ago the first Fall Fair was held in Brussels and Wilco then it has been one of the recognized organ- izations of the locality attaining and retaining a widely extended populari- ty. With a park of 10 acres, mile track and a modern, well planned Apiculture' Hall, all out of debt, the Society is well equipped for carrying out the design of the Fall Exhibition, About the only risk that has to be run for the Fair ie the seeming of weather conditions favorable to the out -door gathering of a big crowd, the exhibition of large elapses of live stock and the putting on of the excel- lent programs that have marked East Huron Fall Fairs, Thursday and Friday of last week were the days set apart for holding the Fair for 1915. The first day was fine and as a consequence there was assembled an A 1 display In the vari- ous departments of the palace, com- paring favorably with other years, except in the Fruit, in which the apple exhibit was short. While this was so a number of the other classes were filled to overflowing and gave the Judges some busy hours before the awards were all placed. At an early hour Friday, the sight- seers and exhibitors for the outdoor classes began to arrive, despite the fact the sky was overcast and it was not long before evidence of showers of rain were apparent. Outside this handicap and the fact that the wet- ness increased as the day advanced there was a good attendance and in many departments hotly contested competitions for the plizes, but of course the gate receipts fell short by hundreds of dollars of past years record. There were 6 entries in the working man's supper display and all were ex- cellent. Some of the contestants evi- dently overlooked the fact that they were restricted to 6 articles and put- ting more on the table than was called for were ruled out. In the Butter exhibit there was a fine assortment and in the Bread, Buns, Cakes, Pies. Sm., it was a wond- er the judges did notdie, prematurely, if they had to taste each of the very enticing display. There was a beauti- ful and nicely arranged exhibit of flowers and plants that was greatly admired. Few Fall Fairs have better bred horses, heavy or light, in the ring than East Huron Society and consequently competition is always keen and the grade grows better. While the old Ex - time herds of Durham cattle accus- tomed to be shown by well known stockmen are minus a fine herd was in the ring owned by James Speir, Morris, and some of the younger farmers are showing an interest in breeding the good ones. In grade cattle there were many excellent animals]. Sheep and hogs narrowed down to a few well known breeders, who practically swept their classes and the winners named may be read in the prize list. Poultry show was commendable but the wet weather told against the live stock. Fall Fairs used to be noted for first- class great shows of buggies, cutters, and agricultural implemente, but they are largely conspicuous now by their absence. George Kreuter stirred up fresh interest OMB year by an exhibit that would have attracted more at- tention bad the supply of fresh water been less during Friday afternoon. It) speaking to probable exhibitors different folk said they would have had an exhibit but did not get at it in time. This is one of the prime necessities if success is expected, to "get a move on" and get it early so that them need be no undue rush or haste when Fair time jogs round. A fine program had been arranged for the afternoon consisting of 3 armed - lag events, Fancy Drills, Children's racses, &e., but all had to be called off on account of the ram and the wet condition of the grounds. Extra fine Concerts were given on both evenings of the Fair by the Fax Fun Co„ Toronto. Thursday evening the Town Hall was the meeting place and Friday evening the large skating rink was called into requisition to ac- commodate the large audience. Pro- grams rendered were amusing, enter- taining and well done and the crowd went home with the impression that the Fax Co. is "all wool and a yard wide." The Directorate of blas Fair is con- stituted of the following :—Hon.- Presiden t, Leckie; President, Thos. Miller ; 1st Vice -President, P. Scott ; 2nd Vice -President, T. Archibald ; Directors, R. L. McDonald, R. Nichol, 0. Turnbull, N. F. Gerry, A. 0, Dames, Ed. Fulton, Elston Cardiff, R. J. Hoover and Sao. (Jeerer. Lady Directors, Mrs. P. Scott and Mrs. Geo. Muldoon. M. Black is Secretary - Treasurer. The lengthy Prize List and notes concerning the Fair may be read on page 3 of this issue. hied, Musical numbers will be given by Brussels Methodist church choir and Mr. Ashton, violinist, Gorrie ; and literary selections by Mr. Matthews, Listowel and Revds. Rivers, Wren and Moorebouse. A good time is promised all who attend. Walton On account of the rain last Friday our school pupils were unable to give their fine drill at Brussels Fall Fair. Friday evening of this week a Box Social will be held in the Methodist church under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid, Good program in which Mrs. A. L. McDonald, Ethel, will re- cite. A large addition has been made to the Walton Library by a purchase of a good nutnber of the latest books which contain the best reading matter for both old and young. Now is a good time to hand in your name to the Librarian, Mrs, Andrew Johns- ton and get valuable reading matter for spare evenings, Grey Get t'eady for the Tax Collectors, Allan and Mrs. Lamont and Wm. and Mra. Hoy spent Sunday with friends at Port Albert. Miss May Armstrong, who has been in Guelph for the past few months, arrived home last week. The school teachers are attending the East Huron Institute at Seaforth Thursday and Friday of this week. Miss Eva Smith and Earl, of Paris, are holidaying for two weeks with Grey friends. They formerly lived on the arti line and are welcome visitors. The white ground hog with pink eyes, animal curosity captured on the Roddick farm, 13th Con., has been sold to a travelling showman. It. is certainly a novelty. We are glad to notice at Brussels Fall Fair that Joe Armstrong, Oth Cnn., captured the dandy Silver Cup offered by the Bank of Nova Scotia for the best rattail cow. More power tochAt. OF THANKS,L..We wish to thank the many friends for their much appreciated kindness in word and deeds during the illness and subse- quent demise of the late Robert Pear son. It will never be forgotten. Gratefully Yours, MRS, PnantiON AND FAMILY. 130x Somaia—On the evening. of Friday of next week, 15th inst., a Box Social will be held in the Turnbull school house, 15th Con., the proceeds to go* to the Red °roes funds. In- teresting program, a well filled hex end genial companionships all for 10 cents. Keep the date clear. Rally Dy was observed in Roe's church last Sunday, When the Sunday School choir, model) the direction of Miss Martha Johnston, gave special mutlic. Scripture lettering were recited by various pupils and an illustrated sermon for the young was given by Rev. Mr. Johnson pastor Among relatives who attended the funeral of the late Robert Pearson were Wm. and Mrs. Rowden, Mrs, Hicks and R. and Miss Kate Richard- son, all from Goderich township. They are cousins of the Pearson folk. A former Greyite in the person of Wesley Armstrong, son of Jas. and Mrs. Armstrong, 9th Con„ has enlist- ed in the West for military service and is now in training in Camp Sewell. Wes.' old friends in this locality hope he will come through without a pimple as he does lois duty as a loyal son of the Empire. SCHOOL REPONT.—Report of S. S. No. 6, Grey, for September. All classes were examined in Read., Arith., Spell., Liter, 84. IV. Total 300. Pass 180. E. Ames 217. Jr. IV. Total 300. Pass 180.—W. Hoy 218, C. McCallum 136. Sr, HI. Same subjects and daily work. Total 384. Pass 230.—L. Sinclair 856, 0. Hall 337, T. Jacklin 151, L. Somers 113. Jr. III. Total 214. Pass 128. J. Mas tit) 181. Sr. II. Total 384. Pass 230,— S. Rayuard 304, M. Jacklin 193. Jr, IL—Total 384. Pass 230. E. Hoy 321, J. Raynard 296, G. Lowe 239, F. Flood 232. Jr. I.—W. Frain 225, W. Keller no, C. Jacklin 29. Primary.—R. Elliott. Excellent. R. Lowe, J. Flood. Good—L. Sinclair sectored highest marks for perfect daily work. I. B. FRAIN, Teacher. Belgrave Rev. Mr. Boyle was at Clinton on Sunday last officiating for Rev. Mr. Harper. A number from this locality attend- ed the funeral of Hazel Hill at Blyth on Monday. Rev, Mr, Boyle and John Scott at- tended Presbytery meeting at Luck - now Tuesday, Trinity Guild will postpone their meeting this month which was to have been ab the home of Samuel McCurdy. Rev. Mr. Parnaby gave au illus- trated lantern service in connection with the Epworth League on Thurs- day evening last. Anniversary services in connection with the Methodist church will take place on Sunday, Oct. 17th. Rev. J. W. Johnson, of Ethel, will occupy the pulpit morning and evening. A hot meat supper will be served Monday evening following in the 0. 0. P. Hall after which a fhist-class musical and literary program will be rendered in the church. The marriage of Mies Mabel Gethin of Guelph, to Clifford johnson, Cayu- ga, took place in St. James Anglican church, Guelph, on Oct. Sib. Mr. Johnson is manager of a creamery end made his start in the Brussels creamery then with Stratton & Tay- lor, of Guelph. He took a term in the 0. A, 0. He 15 a son of Chris. John- son now of British Columbia and has o brother and cousin among the soldiers in England or France. The best wishes of many old friends are extended to Mr. Johnson and bride, 14+++++++00+++++++++++++*++ 4, • Men in the Public Eye 4+++++++++++++++++4++++++41 Hon. Arthur Meighen, M. P., for Portage la Prairie, and Solicitors General for Canada, was sworn in as a Privy Councillor Saturday after- noon, at Ottawa, and as such becomes formally entitled to the right of par- ticipation in the meetings of the Cabi- net Council. Mr. Meighen an Solicitor - General has frequently been attending the Cabinet meetings, but it is only now that his fotmal entry into the Privy Council is duly sanctioned. It is understood that next session the position of Solicitor -General will be raised to the full status of a depart- ment of the Government, with Hon. Mr, Meighen holding a portfolio, and entitled to the full Cabinet salary of $7,000 per year. At present as Solici- tor -General he draws a salary of $5,000 per year, with the additional sessional indemnity of 52,500. The duties of the Solicitor -Generalship may also be enlarged to include some of those now exercised by the Minister of Justice, such as the penitentiaries and parole branches, and the duty of instituting and carrying through of prosecutions in the public interest. Two of the most important tasks so far assigned to Mr. Meighen in his capacity as Solicitor -General have been the preparation and fathering in the House of the Canadian Northern forty-five million dollar bond guaran- tee bill, and the framing, of the closure measure in the 0lommons. Hon. Mr. Meighen is a nephew of Mrs. Fletcher Sperling, Brussels. We are sorry to hear of the con - tinned illness of Mrs. McOlenagan, she having to return to Wingham Hospital to undergo an operation. The anniveramy services of Knox church held last Sunday were one of the most successful in the history of the congregation. Weather was all that could be desired and large audiences assembled morning and evening, The chancel and platform were decorated with plants and cut flowers. Rev. Mr. Harper, Clinton, was the preacher. Hie subject in the morning was "Christian Heroism" and evening "Umpire Rule," from which he preached practical sermons. The choir under the leadership of Dr. Kirkby, led the singing in the morn- ing and a male choir had charge of the evening service. The Presbyterian At Home, under the auspices of the W. M. S., which is the annual Thank -offering of the Society, was held on Tuesday after- noon. Mrs. (Rev.) Boyle presided and service was held in the auditorium of the church. Mrs. (Rev.) Parnaby and Mrs. (Rev.) McCulloch, Oranbrook, as- sisted with the opening exercises. Dr. Patterson, Toronto, wan the speaker, She spoke at some length on the work of the Red Cross also told of her own experiences among the people of India, where she labored as a Professor in a Medical College for 10 years. Her address was listened to with more than usual appreciation and gave evidence of bearing good fruit. After the program a social hone was spent in the basement where light refreshments were served. Leadbury Mrs, John Dundas is home after visiting a month with friends at Tor- onto and Whitby. David McCulloch and family have moved to Wawanosh where they pur- pose making their home. The various schools are closed this Thursday and Friday on account of the Teachers' Convention at Seaforth, Special Thanksgiving amnions will be preached on the Methodist circuit next Sunday by the pastor Mr. Craik. McKillop township was well repre- sented at the Patriotic Concert at Walton on Tuesday evening and a number contributed to the program. Maitland Presbytery Maitland Presbytery held a special meeting at Lueknow on Tuesday. The call to Rev. John Little, Listowel, from St. Helens and East Ashfield charge was accepted and the induc- tion will take place on Monday, 25th inst. Moderator McArthur, Kincar- dine, will preside ; Rev. Mr. Boyle, Belgrave, will preach ; Rev. Mr. Dun- can, Lucknow, will address the peo- ple ; and Rev. Mr, Hardie, Lochalsh, will address the minister. Rev, Mr. Little has been Temperance Secretary of Perth County for the past year. The call to Rev. Mr, McLean, Rip- ley, from South Kinloss, was declined as the Ripley people put up a very strenuous fight to retain their pastor who has served them well for the past 6 years. ADDITIONAL LOCALS A. C. MacFarlate, of Canningtoe, has resigned his position as manager of the Standard Bank to accept a commission iu the armv. He was the predecesser of J. F. Rowland in the Standard Bank here, xo years ago. We hops he will come through without any loarm. • W. H. Stewart, formerly of Brussels, took up the study of mechanical engine- ering, passed his exam. at Toronto and received his diploma He now bolds a geed position in Bradford, Ont, Mrs. Stewart, who was Miss Ada Mainprize, a former member of Tux Posr staff, mid two children have receetly returned from a visit of 3 mouths at the pareetal hotne, Tisdale, Sask. Miss Olive Main - prize accompanied thorn but is remain- ing at Tisdale for a while. Mr, Main - prize is doing well in the West we are glad to hear. He formerly operated the Electric Light plant iu Brussels.