The Brussels Post, 1915-10-28, Page 1I:r
VOL. 44 NO.
BRUSSELS, ONT4RIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, X915
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Business Career
Successful business men
recognize as the foundation of
their career the early formation
of the thrift habit. The ac-
cumulation of a competence
should be commenced during
boyhood. There is little diffi-
culty in sustaining the effort
after a beginning has been
made. Lasting success in life
is not attained, however, until
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PAID-UP CAPITAL - 5 5,500,000
RESERVE FUND 0,000.000 -
- TOTAL RESOURCES over 90,000,000
BRUSSELS BRANCH
- F. IL Gilroy, Manager
New Advertisements
Take notioe—F, S. Scott,
For sale -W. S. Moxereher,
Overland Care—L, Kennedy. •
Plano tuning—R, H, Stewart.
Apples wanted—R. C, Deadman.
Horses wanted—J, H. Galbraith.
7% Versus 8%-R. C. Deadman.
Boots and shoes—Rtsharde & Co.
Prices offered—Robt, Thomson.
Pigs for sale—Morley. Hutchinson.
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McKillop
RECEIPTS TOTALLED $130.-'-, Anni-r
versary services in connection with
Dare church, McKillop, were held
Sunday, 10th inst., and were most
successful. Rev. A. J. Mann, 13. A.,
Brussels, conducted the 'services and
preached able sermons totarge con-
gregations and special music by choir
added much to the enjoyment of the.
audiences. Monday evening annual
fowl supper and entertainment was
held and church was filled to capacity.
Fine supper was served in basement
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clan oh,' coe,isting of g ddresese by
Revs. A. J. Mann ; nail 11'. 1i. La' kin,
Seam th ; hntnnrnos Scotch readings
by .Mrs, W, B. M uLean, SearorLh and
seleotio s. from the $eaforth Male
qpm tette, John floral ie, George Israel,
Jaynes Sleeth and D. la McGregor ;
solos by Jahn Sent t, 11Ti'. Sleeth and
Mr. Israel, while lite violin selections
or Mr, Onrtie, SeaeorLh,were indeed a.
rare treat. The patriotic selection by
4 pupils of No. 4 school was will done,
Over $130 was. the financialresult.
Molesworth
HYMENEAL.— A very pretty wed-
ding took place at the home of the
bride's parents, Molesworth, Thurs-
day afterunon, when Mise :tenet
Orator, daughter of P. and Mr's. Over-
ar, bsceme the wife of George Men-
zies. Rev. Mr. Bell, Molesworth, of -
floated. Mr. and Mre. Menzies will
take up their residence in Ohio, where
Me', Menzies is reanager of a large
butter factory. Their really friends
extend heartiest congratulations and
best wishes.
Moncrieff
Threshing machines are busy.
Jas. 0. and Mrs. McKay motored to
Hamilton, Saturday of last week.
Andrew Machan has been busy
building a cement bridge over the big
drain.
D. Livingston, Marie and Harold
paid a flying visit to Broadbagen on
Saturday.
Mrs. Wm. Peet and Miss Mina, of
Hamilton, are visiting relatives is
this vicinity.
The new residence of Wm. Mann is
nearly completed and it is certainly
an up-to-date house.
Mrs. Geo. Wren and two children
spent Sunday at the home of her sir-
,ter, Mrs. P. McNanght.
Rev. Mr. Lundy is preaching a
series of sermons from Revelations
and they are certainly very instruct-
ive.
An old resident of Grey township,
was here last week in the -person of
Mrs. Wm. Milne, of North Bay, visit-
ing her sister, hire, D. K. Livingston,
Her husband was formerly Reeve of
this township.
Charles R. Harrison and Miss
Frances, of North Say, were welcome
visitors at the old homestead for a
few dayslast week. He has lived in
theNorth Inc over 28 years and is a
conductor on the C. P. R.
Our Moncr•ieff friends .are reminded
that the Women's Patriotic Society of
Monkton, hope to welcome many of
them at their Hallowe'en Party to be
held in Erskine's Hall, Friday evening
Oct. 29th. Admission 10c. Have
pockets well lined with coppers for
within the door temptation to spend
them Lurks in the form of fortune -
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beeet.show, &o., &e. Come, have a
good time while helping our soldier
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Jae, and Mee. Fox, Brussels, spent
Sunday in the village. '
dikes Reynolds,' Gorrle, 'spent' the
week end with Mies Hicks,
A ear of horses was shipped, to the
West from this station of Tuesday
Bliss Edith Weaning ie the guest of
relatives at Toronto- and Sutherland.
R. G. McLaughlin, Thos. Savage and
Wtn. Mitchell returned last week
from the West.
Miss Ritchie left on Monday to
spend two weeks with relatives at
Galt.
Rev, Mr. Dymond, Wingham, oc-
cupied the pulpit in the Episcopal
Church on Sunday afternoon.
A. Lamonby, of the Bank of Hamil-
ton, has returned from a two weeks
vacation. He was accompanied by his
wife and little daughter.
A house to house canvass, in aid of
the British Red Omen, was made here
last week. Over $800 was contributed
$75.00 of this being collected by the
schoolchildren.
Anniversary services in connection
with thr Presbyterian Church here,
held on Sunday, were a denided suc-
cess. Professor ,Davidson, Knox Col-
lege, preached morning and evening
to large and attentive congregations.
Special music was rendered by the
choir. Mise Vanno'man, of Wing -
ham, also sang two very choice solos
during the evening service.
tap and Profits by us are not expect-
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An interesting neeetliigof
Belgrave v
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Fawners' Clubwas held 1ueedaY
eveningof last week. They
have
now a enleiship
of 80 and are mov-
ing to make it 100 by Uhristmas.
Orden are being sent away for oat-
meal, lard and sugar.
Londesboro
M. MAINS DIES SIIDDENLT.—Satur,
day afternoon Matthew Mains, a 1e-
apedeetesud rddonesidently hwhileeresittifor' noverg con22versing yoal's
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with his wife. Deceased was'555 years
old and a contractor, Many barns
and farm dwellings were put up by
hire throughout the country. He wire
a member of the Orange Order, in
which he held a high office • also a
member of the 0. 0. F. and Masons.
He leaves besides his wife, 4 broth-
er, 2 sisters, and a step -mother and a
respected family of three daughters.
Ili religion he was a Methodist. The
funeral was held Monday afternoon
aid service was conducted by Rev. 0,
0. Koine assisted by Rev. Mr, Reid.
As deceased weighed nearly 400 pounds
there were 8 pallbearers viz
Weymouth, D. Floody, M. Bruce, G.
Snell, F. and T. Little, J. Grainger
and S. Lee. Interment was made in
Blyth Union cemetery. Mr. Maims
was born on Lot 30, Con. 1.4. Hullett
and his wife was Miss Margaiet
Cockerline of this locality. The fami-
ly share in their sudden bereavement.
"Matt." Mains was well known to a
wide circle and was a jolly, big heart-
ed man, h gond neighbor and an ex-
cellent workman who will be greatly
missed.
Belgrave
Mr. Sheritt, of Guelph, was a visitor
sin this locality.
The Township Council of East
Wawanosh will hold their next meet-
ing on Monday, Nov. 151.11.
The usual services will be cancelled
in Knox church next Sabbath owing
to the anniversary at.Calvin church.
The Little Builders Mission Band
will hold a Hallowe'en Social, in the
basement of Knox church, Friday
evening of this week. ,
We are pleased to report progress
in the health of Mrs Wm. Wray and
we hope it may continue until com-
plete restoration is attained.
Rev. Mr. Hawkins, the new parson
for the Anglican Chureh, is expected.
a week from next Sunday afternoon
to take his inaugural service here.
East Wawanosh people contributed
$625 to the British Red Cross Fund on
PrafalgateDay. The amount was col-
lected by canvassers. Well done.
Next Sabbath Rev. Mr. Johnston,
junior (pastor on Bervie circuit, will
preach in the Methodist church. The
pastor will take anniversary services
at Bervie.
Last Sunday Rev. Mr. Boyle was
not well and his services were con-
ducted by Rev. A. L. Budge, Clive -
more. His discourse here was based
on 1 Cor. 8 and 8, "The saints shall
rise up in judgment against them" and
was a fine one. Rev. Mr. Budge is
one of our old boys and always wel-
come.
CHOPPING bTILL BURNED. — Early
Saturday morning George Jordan's
chopping mill was destroyed by fire,
the cause being unknown. There was
some insurance lint not nearly enough
to cover the loss. Mr. Jordan will
not rebuild at the present. The build-
ing was pot up about 40 years ago,
among the first in Belgrave. A good
business was done and the public will
sympathise with the proprietor in his
loss.
While on his way to Wingham,
John Spence, 1st line, met with an ac-
cident.which might have proved more
serious. As he was driving down
hill, the en•tp of the holdback strap
broke, letting the buggy run up on
the horse which started kicking. Mr,
Spence wasnot hurt but the buggy
and harness were damaged and the
horse received some deop cuts,
Morris
Robert Nichol, 6th line, intends
taking in a deer hunting excursion
next week to the Northland. He will
go with a party to the same place
they went to last year, Mowat,
Parry Sound, being their head-
quarters.
S. 8, No. 8, taught by Miss Ohris-
tena Yuill, handed $5,00 to J. F.
Rowland, Treasurer of the Red Cross,'
Brussels, as the receipts of Trafalgar
Day at the school. The school in
which Miss Margaret Yuill is teacher,
No. 8, contributed $7.00 for the same
great cause and paid it to the same
treasurer for remittance. -
There was a large crowd at the
Auction Sale of Robert Armstrong,
4th line. Wednesday of last Week and
prices ranged good. Jatnee Taylor
wart the Auctioneer, Mr, Armstrong
will not remove from this locality but
will board at Belgrave hotel, visiting
relatives and old friends from time to
time.
FARM soLD,-The 100 acre farm of
Charles Garniss, 3rd line, has been
purchased by Robert Higgins. Price
said to be 35,000. Mr. Garniss has
bought the Bluevale chopping mill
from Thos. Stewart taking possession
at once. Old friends and neighbors
wish him success. Mr. Gar'nies will
hold an. Auction Sale of Farm stock,,
implements, etc., before quitting the
farm.
An automobile from Winglsam met
with an accident on the 511 line near
Brussels caused by a broken axle.
Oar was left on the roadside Inc sever-
al days. It was the cause of a runa-
way accident_ Thursday of last week.
Mrs, Elston Cardiff and sons were
driving past when their horse took
fright, upsetting the buggy and
damaging it considerably. Fortunate-
ly the merman tsgot off comparatively
safe, barring a few bruises and a great
shock from the unfortunate occur-
rence.
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35 horsepower motor. High-tension magneto ignition.
Electric starting and lighting. Left-hand drive, center
control. Tires, 33 by'4 inches, nonskid in rear. Demount-
able rims (one extra rim.) Full streamline body. Deep
divan upholstery.
This is the largest four -cylinder Overland that will he produced this year.
The long, low streamline body is unmarred by angles or prnjeo-
tione. Perim the rounded edge of the radiator to the full curved back,
there to net a break in the lines. The Hood slopes gently upwards and
blends Into the belted fully curved cowl. The doors are flush with
hinges concealed and hurdles inside. The fenders are long and sweep-
ing in their curves, with gracefully rounded surfaces. The running
boards aro clean and free from obstructions, tho storage battery con-
cealed, the tire -carriers placed at the rear. The windshield to built-in,
and conforms to the curve of the cowl—a part of the car itself, not an
apparent afterthought,
The car is superbly finished in a rich, deep Brewster green, deli-
oately striped wiLit pure ivory white, and set off in pleasing content
by black, enameled radiator, fenders and running board shield,
Model 83 touring car id a beautiful car, It asks no adds of any car
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Grey
The residence of George McTaggart,
15th Con., Is being remodelled. Jno.
Sanderrehas been promoting the work.
Take notice of a HHallowe'en social in
Ethel news Monday evening for Red
Omen work. See what it says and be
sure to attend.
Word has been received from Ross
McKinnon. from the battlefront. He
had been to England for a short visit
but is now back in the trenches.
Garrison Jacklin arrived home last
weelc from the West and returned on
Tuesday with scar of horses shipped
to Shackleton,- Sask,, where his
brother Wm. resides.
Box Social at the home of Tees-
dale and Mrs. 'Whitfield Friday even-
ing of this week. Boxes will be auc-
tioned off. A good program will be
rendered. Proceeds in aid of the Red
Cross,
QS, 5, No. 1, taught by Mise Jessie
Menzies, put forth a patriotic effort
on Trafalgar Day for the British Red
Ocoee Fund, which resulted in the fine
contribution of $30.00. It was paid to
J. F. Rowland, Treasurer of the Red
Cross Fund, Brussels. No. 1 is "all
right."
A FRIEND TO EVERYBODY.—SUCh.
was the tribute paid to Mrs. Donald
McDonald, who departed this life a
mouth ago, at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Wm. Coates, Trowbridge, at
the advanced age of 90 years. She
was born in Inverness, Scotland and
also married there 68 years ago to
Alex. Gillies, who died many years
ago and they came to Brantford, Ont.,
65 year's ago. The children born to
this onion were Mrs. James Torrance,
Milverton ; Mrs. Robb. Torrance,
Elrose, Sask. ; and Mrs. W. Coates,
Trowbridge. The subject of this
notice was joined in wedlock to
Donald McDonald, at Brantford and
he pre -deceased her by • 22 years.
They were -among the early settlers in
the 8th line, Lot 30 being the home-
stead. The 2 sons of the second mar-
riage are Alex. and Dan., both well
known residents of this township.
Mrs. McDonald was a Presbyterian in
church relationships and lived out the
Christian life in both word and deed.
Her kind deeds will never die. Rev:
Mr. Moorehouse, Trowbridge, con-
ducted an appropriate funeral service:
Ethel
A cafe of cheese was made by Ethel
factory. at 143/16 cents per pound.
This is a good price.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE SOL-
DIERS.—Will all who wish to contrib-
ute toward Christmas gifts to the
soldiers at the front kindly hand the
money to Miss Hall or Mise McDonald
this week.
PROLIFIo.—On a small branch of a
Northern Spy tree, measuring 7$
inches in length, in Chas. Cleaver's
orchard there was cluster of 7 apples
that weighed 3 pounds and 10 ounces.
They are on exhibition at THE POST,
Brussels, where they have been at.
treating no small attention.
A Hallowe'en social, given 'by the
girls of Ethel, in aid of the Red Cross,
is to be held in the Dilworth ;mall,
Monday evening, Nov. 1. Musical and
Literary program provided and lunch
served. Candy counter and fortunes
told, A Christmas cake to be sold by -
ticket. Fish pond by the children.
Admission 15 and 10 cents.
31400 GRANTED.—A special meeting
of the Council was held Thursday of
last week wken it was decided to levy
a; mill on the assessment of the
township, which wiA raise about
31400. Those who are not taxpayers
are asked to hand their donations to
members of tine Council or the Town-
ship Clerk. We are glad to see Grey
township doing their duty to the
British Red Cross.
WILL GO TO WAR ZONE,—Word has
been received that Rev. Robert Pear-
son; 13. A., Y. M. 0. A. Secretary,
Calgary, has resigned to accept a com-
mission in the 89th Battalion, with
headquarters at Calgary. He is a son
of the late Robert Pearson, of Grey
-township and well known here. Mr.
Pearson is a fine specimen of robust
manhood and has had his eye on ser-
vice to the Empire during the past
year. We hope after he has done his
duty faithfully he will return from
the European battlefields better than
ever prepared to do service for a great-
er King than King George,
VISIT FROM THE BRUSSELS INSTI•
TUTS).— Thursday afternoon of last
week 35 members of Brussels Wom-
en's Institute paid a friendly visit to
the sister organization which was of a
very interesting and fraternal charac-
ter. The visitors rendered an excel-
lent program which was as follows :—
Introductory rerearke by Mrs. P,
Scott who told what they were doing
in Brusselsforthe Trafalgar Day
Fund and they telephoned 310,00
to it from their Branch ; a solo was
well sung by Miss Ida Rands ; paper
on Red Genes and local relief work by
Mrs. J. F. Rowland ; solo,"Beside the
Camp fire" by Itirs, Grant ; Mrs. Robb
read a paper by Mrs, Coulson, Sea-
forth, taken from Col. Ryerson'& ad-
dress that was interesting ; solo,
"Rosebnd" Miss Isabel Strachan ;
Mrs. Scott told of incidents that casae
directly from the front that enthtieed
the Red Groes work ; solo, by Miss
Walker; "Knitting" that was very ap-
propriate. Accompanists were Mrs.
R. Thomson and Miee Jones, All did
splendidly and were well entitled to
the vote of thanks tendered them by
the Ethel ladies. A tasty lunch was
served at the close, Brussels ladies
expressed their appreciation of the
hoe p italic , The visit of Brussels was
muchenjoyed. '1'he Ethel ladies had
an after meeting and quickly raised
315 to buy Christmas presents for the
soldiers. The fund is stilt open, No-
vember meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. W. Pollard, Mies
Ger'tie Purvis is expected to give a
report of the Convention held in
London,
Oranbrook
Oscar Gorsalitz, has gone to Wing -
barn to attend Business College.
Jno. and Mrs. Forrest were visitors
with Walter and Mie. Forrest, near
Jamestown.
Mrs. Jno. Manning and sort, George,
Brussels, Sundeyed at Mrs, George
Spatding's,
Tuesday and Thursday of each week
are the days George Seimon will be
running his cider mill.
Misses Carrie and Jennie Isard mo-
tored to Hanover to see their friends
with whom they spent an enjoyable
time.
Next Sabbath afternoon Rev. D.
Wren will give a patriotic address in
the Methodist church, when his sub-
ject'will be "British to the core."
At the Christian Eudeavor next
Sabbath evening the topic will be
"Increase and Efficiency," to be in -
tendered by Miss Emtna Hunter.
Special music will be rendered by the
their.
LOST AN EYE.—As Jas. M. Knight,
a well kuown resident li miles East
of here, was driving a spike it flew
from its place and striking him in the
left eye destroyed the optic. He had
the eye removed and is able to be
about as usual.' It was a most un-
fortunate accident and Mr. Knight
shares in the sytnpathy of .a wide
circle of friends. Fortunately his
right eye does riot appear to be affect-
ed by the operation and with charac-
teristic pluck he goes about attending
to business as usual.
Walton
Miss J. Kirkby, teacher in Berlin,
was home over Sunday.
The sick folk are progressing favor-
ably we are pleased to state.
Miss Maud Ferguson has returned
from a two weeks visit in Toronto.
Rev. Mr. Oraik and bride arrived
home Friday evening. We extend a
warns welcome and heartiest good
wishes.
Last week Mrs. Joe Hamilton under-
went an operation and is making fav-
orable progress. Her many friends
wish her speedy convalescence.
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE,—The regular
monthly meeting of the Women's In-
stitute was held last week with a
large number of member's in attend-
ance. Mrs. Robt. Archibald read a
very interesting letter from her nap -
hew, Harvey Dorrance, who is serv-
ing at the' front. Such a glimpse of
life in the trenches gives us a little
idea of the courage and endurance of
our brave soldiers and should spur us
on to do all we can for their help
and comfort. Mrs. John Watt and
Mrs. John McDonald were appointed
delegates to the Institute meeting in
London.
ALL FOR THE SOLDIER BOTS.—The
weekly sewing meeting of Walton
Women's Institute and Red Cross
workers Tuesday afternoon was held
as usual. Tea was served by Mrs. D.
Watson and Miss Kelly. Total re-
ceipts for month of October were
3188.50. Of this amount 348.00 came
frnrn the Red Oross Box Social in S.
8. No. 2, Grey ; $5685 from sale of
Trafalgar Day pins ; $35.15 by weekly
teas and $32 00 proceeds of Concert,
Next meeting in A. 0. U. W. Hall
next Tuesday. Every woman in the
community is needed and cordially in-
vited to join in the great work of
smoothing the rough path of our sol-
diers in the war. Mrs, - J. Bolger and
Mrs. A. B. Bruce will be in charge of
the tea, There's rooms for everybody.
Program Tor Women's
Institute Convention
"Germs; and Diseases"—Dr, H, W.
Hill, Louden, Ont,
Duties of District Officers"—MPs,
C. B. Coutts, Thernesville, Ont.
"The Braooh Officers"—Mrs. Geo,
Leatherdale, Ridgetown, Ont,
Afternoon Session
Presiding --Mrs. R, T. Philips, Luck-
now, Ont. -
Appointment of members to Pro-
vincial Committee,
"Community Building and Cone -
triunity Builders"—Alex. McLaren,
13. S. A•, 0. A. 0,, Guelph, Ont.
"Red Cross and other Patriotic)
Work"—Mrs; Somerville, London,
Ont.
Girls' Institutes." -
"Traveller's Aid."—Mrs. Reid.
Resolutions.
Addressing of Mail
In order to facilitate the handling
of rnail at the front and to insure
prompt delivery it is requested that
all Mail be addressed as follows :—
(a) Regimental Number
(b) Rank
e) Name ...... .......
d Squadron, Battery or Company
e Battalion Regiment,(or other
unit) Staff appolutmentment
g or Depart-
ment .... .... ...... ...
(1) Canadian Oontingent...........
(g) British Expeditionary Force
(h) Army Post Office, London, Eng-
land
Unnecessary mention of higher for-
mations, such as brigades, divisions,
is strictly forbidden and causes delay.
To be held in Y. M. 0. A. Hall, Lon-
don, Ont., Nov. 3 and 4, 1915.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 3
Morning Session
Presiding — Mrs. D. 0. White,
Mapleton, Ont.
"The Maple Leaf."
Invocation.
Branch and District Reports upon
the work of the past year.
Question Drawer and Discussion.
Afternoon Session
Presiding—Miss J. L McAllister, R.
R. 2, Auburn, Onb.
Opening Ode, "The Institute and
the School."
School Gardens—Dr. J, Dearness.
School Fairs—L B, Whale.
School Lunches.
Report of Superintendent—Geo. A.
Putnam, -
"The Second Year of `Var"—Dr.
Helen MacMurchy, Toronto, Ont.
Evening Session
Presiding—Mrs. Geo, Edwards, R.
R. No. 8, Komoka, Ont.
Instrumental—Mies Jennie Steel, F,
L. O. M.
"Messages from the War Zone by
returned Soldiers."
Vocal—Miss Nellie T. Robson, Van -
neck, Ont, ,
Address—May or 'Stevenson.
Vocal—Lady Beck.
Address—Peter McArthur, Appin,
Ont.
eerunSDAX NOV, 4
Morning 'Session
• Presiding— Mrs. R. J. Graham,
Ripley, Ont.
Question Drawer.
"The Healthy Obild"—Dr, Annie
Backue, Aylmer, Oct,
BRUSSELS RED CROSS
ANNUAL MEETING
Splendid Year's Work.
Friday evening of last week the an-
nual meeting of Brussels Red Cross
Society was held in the Public Library
audience room, with an attendance of
about a score. W. H. Kerr, President
occupied the chair.
Minutes and letters were read by
B. S. Scott, Secretary and dealt with.
Treasurer's audited Report was
presented by J. F. Rowland and after
being discussed was adopted. It was
as follows :—
RECEIPTS
Members $ 42 00
Concert 89 50
Picture Show 41 30
Rink.... ......... 31 20
Social evenings90 75
S. S. No, 1, Grey 30 00
Lecture 37 15
Garden Party 88 45
Fishpond at Fair 19 65
Loyal Legion 7 75
Collection sub,..,39 80
Labor Day, 993 27
Interest 2 57
$1491 19
EXPENDITURES
Thompson, Mrs.
Mdse.. ..... •$ 60 52
Ross, D. 0. Mdse115 62
Stilleben, A.Mdse 147 61
McLaren, G. N. " 119 98
Stewart Brea. " 8 20
Tags ........... 12 60
Red Cross Toronto 1000 00
1464 33
Balance
LADIES' CIRCLE
RECEIPTS
Social Evening....$ 28 65
Concert 22 45
Tag Day 95 80
Teas, & Flag Day
at Fair185 26
330 16
EXPENDITURE
Hospital Oot...... .$ 75 00
'75 00
Balance on hand
LABOR DAY
Total Receipts $1100 93
Expenses 107 113
$
28 86
256 10
282 02
993 27
Many commendatory remarks were
made over the fine report (which does
not record the manybalesof goods,
&c., shipped by the ladies) and special
credit given to the indefatigable ef-
forts of the women folk. A vote of
thanks was passed to last year's offl-
cers, the Women's Institute, Oran -
brook Girls' Club, S. S. No. 1, Grey
and the press for their assistance to a
great and noble cause.
Officers were chosen as follows :—
Hon. -Presidents, the Reeve and resi.
dent pastors ; President, W. It
Kerr ; Vice -President, G. N. McLar-
en ; Secretary, B. S. Scoot• Treasur-
er, J. F. Rowland ; Auditor, Jno,
Ferguson ; Executive Committee,
Mesdames, P. Scott, J. F. Rowland,
W. W. Barrie and S. Wilton and Jas.
Fox, 3. T. Wood, F, H. Gilroy, A.
Strachan, N. F. Gerry, D. Walker, P.
Scott and Jno. Long. Committees
will be chosen at a meeting of the
Society. .
Rev. A. J. Mann, 13. A., offered a
few complimentary remarks. F. H,
Gilroy sang "Rule Britannia" in
good
voice
with Mrs. Rowland as accom
pauiet and the meeting was concluded,
after briefly discussing plans for the
near future, by company joining in
the ],National Anthem. -
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