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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1915-11-11, Page 1VOL. 44 NO. 19 BRUSSELS, ONT4R10. THU11'S.Del Y., NOVEMBER, 11, 1915 tiersaseemen To Farmers You would not think of letting productive land lie idle. Is your surplus money working for you? If not, we suggest that you open a savings account with us, Where but in a good sound Bank can your money— whether onsywhether $10 or $10,000—be set to work earning interest, and, at the same time, remain ab- solutely safe and immediately available? 192 The Bank of Nova Scotia Incorporated 1882 PAID-UP CAPITAL - 1 6,600,000 RESERVE VUND - 12,000,000 TOTAL RESOURCES over 90,000,000 BRUSSELS BRANCH P. B. Gilroy, Manager New Advertisements Loral—Geo. Colvin. For sale—Tae Pon. Kodak—F. R. Smith.9 Locale—W. J. McCracken. Dog strayed—Alt, Button. Steer strayed—R J. Brown.. Auction Bale— W. A. Laokie. Watches reduced—L. Blake. Browne' trees—Brown Brothers. Apples wanted—Harold Lowry. Monthly Horse Faire—Brussels Corporation. M tstriti Pius Goderich Box BURNED,—The 5 year-old son of Ohaa. Black, -the well-known mer- chant tailor, was severely burned Saturday afternoon. Along with several other children he was playing with a bonfire of leaves . and among them they had secured a can of coal oil. One of the children kicked the can throwing oil over the little boy, whose clothes became immediately ablaze. Neighbors hearing the screams rushed to the lad's assistance and put out the tire, but not before the little fellow was terribly burned on the. lower part of the body and limbs. A doctor was called and did all that could be .done to relieve the pain. MATRIMONIAL — At Goderich, on Tuesday, October 28th, at noon, a quiet but very pretty wedding was celebrated at the residence of Dr. and. Mre. Freeman, Bruce street, the fair bride being Mise Annie Pennington, daughter of Thomas Pennington, Colborne township, and sister of Mrs. (Dr.) Freeman, Goderich and the groom, Cameron hlohring, Benmiller, son of Emanuel Maiming, Benmiller. Rev. Mr. Hamilton, Goderich, united the happy couple in the holy bonds of matrimony. Bride, who was unat- tended wore her travelling areas, a very becoming tailor tirade suit of tine navy blue broadcloth with corsage of white Bilk trimmed with white silk. lace and corsage briquet of whiter roses and maiden hair fern and stylish pic- ture hatto match of navy blue velvet, with a white cord around the crown and large white ostrich plume. At the conclusion of the marriage cere- mony the happy couple received hearty congratulations front Rev. Mr. Hamilton and the many invited guests, after which all eat down to a very delightful..dejeuner, the table being beautifully decorated with flowers. The bride received many handsome present°, including cheques from the bride's father and uncle, J. M a. ui! *C n Dnndue. t and D. u n o. P !, trruoou h ri 'left on theof Mrs. Mo q f t t i, G, T, It. ttltin, to spend a shalt honey mann visit, with friends at Zurich, Stratford arid Toronto, returning on Saturday, to Ga d rieh pay Good - Bye od-Bye to their relatives here, before tak- ing up their residence in the Classic city. Olinton HURON-BRUQE R190isei are.—On a call issued, by Lieut. -Col, Comb[', of Clinton, the officers of Huron's 38rd Regiment were called together Friday night in Clinton, when it was uuani- tneusly decided to organize'ao over- seas battalion if Bruce County will join in, to be known ao the Huron- Bruce Battalion. Representatives were presentfrom Goderich, Seaforth, Dungannon, Porter's Hill, Exeter and Clinton and a committee of 6 officers was appointed to meet with a similar committee from Bruce County in the town of Wingham on November 15th. Mayor Reid, of Goderich, was ap- pointed to secure recruiting leagues,in the various municipalities and the boys will be trained locally in bunches of 25 and 60 until Spring opens: Blyth A,numberfrom here are up in Mus- koka at present on a hunting expedi- tion. Jewitt brothers, who are enlisted with the Ambulance Corps at London, spent Sunday at their home here. Bainton Bros. received a carload of eheepekins and have started up their tannery for the Winter, having quite a force engaged at wool -pulling, Flax Company has been very SUS. easeful in getting their flax lifted be- fore the snow falls and soon as they get the mill rigged up they will engage a large gang at the scotching opera- tions.' perations. Capt. R. It. Sloan, of the 33rd Regi- ment, London, spent a few days of the past week with his parents herr,' and superintended the drawing of 800 barrels of Winter apples from his Goderich fruit orchard to Goderich for shipment, he having sold them to Mr. Oentelon, Olin ton. Anniversary eervicea were preached last Sabbath in St. Andrew's church by Rev. Prof. Davidson, of Knox College. He gave two splendid ora- tions, which were listened to with great attention by the large congre- gations. At the evening service the church was packed on account of the courtesy of the Methodists closing. their church. The "church was beau- tifully decorated with flowers and the collections were large. a f Mrs, R. Luria' has returned ron t Binhrook, where she was wailing on her mother, who has passed away to the silent majority; On Sunday evening Miss M. Brown led the Young People's ervio her service,. PPs s subject being "Teaks awaitingthe Ohbrch.a She gave a splendid paper, Qorrie ALES, Rosa DECEASED,—The 1e61 - dents of Gerrie heard with regret of the death. of Alex. 'Ross which oc- euered at Riverside, California, Octo- ber 28th. Mr. $sons' was born in the Township of Grey and when a young, man went to 141anilobe where he tol- lowed farming until his health be- come somewhat impaired when he re- turned to Ontario and resided here with his mother and sister for a num- ber of years. Mr. Rose was married about a year ago to Mise Edythe At. iron, a very estimable young lady of Toronto. The young couple decided to make California their new home and especially so as Mr, Ross had fully recovered his health. About 4 weeks ago Mr. Ross received a stroke which resulted"in a clot on the brain from which he died. He leavesto mourn his decease' an aged mother, three sisters and one brother, lilies Lizzie and Mre. Mary Roes at home ; Mrs. Jas. Ooton,, Manitoba, and John, of Cypress River, Man. The relatives have the sympathy of all who knew the deceased as he was a very exem- plary young man, upright and honest in every respect. The funeral trick place from . the horse of his mother, Qorrie, last Saturday afternoon to the cemetery here. Wroxeter Sherrie Gibson returned from Sask. last week. A. Stender, Mildmay, spent Satur- day with Wm. Goldner. Postmaster Brink, Teeswater, visit- ed W. M. and Mrs. FJ,obinson last week. Mr. and Mrs, Duret, Elmira, spent the week end with their son, Irwin Duret. Rev. Mr. Wren, Brussels, will oc- cupy the pulpit in the Methodist church next Sunday evening. Members of the Orange Lodge here bad a Fowl Supper in their lodge roost on the evening of Nov. 6th. We regret to learn that Mrs. W. Graham is suffering from a severe ill- ness and trust she may soot recover. W. F. M. S. of the Presbyterian :thumb held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. 0. Moffatt on Thurs- day afternoon. Annual meeting of the Wroxeter Brandi of Upper Canada Bible Society was held in the Presbyterian church on Sunday evening, last. Rev. Mr. Wesley gave an , excellent address. Under the able management of R. Black, President, and J. M. Brethaur, Sec.-Treas., the Society continues to do ite duty faithfully. AuCT1o*e SAL2.—Tuesday afternoon of next week will be the date of the clearing Auction Sale of W. A. Lackie's Farm stock, implements, etc. The list of sale may be found on page 4 of this issue. No doubt a big crowd will attend as Mr.. Leckie has a lot nf' good stuff. His farm is Lot 27, Coe. O. 1'urnberry township, near Wroxe. ter. •••••••eeeeee•••••NN•••• ti••tleaseaaa meat raaas•••saas i • • • • ti a a o 0 -Having avin an overstock of Ladies' 6 size and s H g %- size Watches -on' hand T am offering•5o at the following reduced prices for the next 15 days : _a Og. � f e 1 year case � 10.0 ., g 5 • " 4� 12.00 " $16 ,r 10.00 " $ 15 u a 12.00 $16 IS O � I Watch Prices.Reuce. m• emammineme auseimmeamne • • • a Ladies' 6 size 7 Jrs1, 25 u „1" 15 • • ",. • •• ar "" 9, • • • • • • • • These Watches have 25 year gold filled cases and a written guarantee goes with every move- ment. a •s S • • s •• • • I • -s • W alta n • k� Jeweler, • .B a L • � p • s•.•...••••••••••••d••n•••••w••Ni•••011000 •OMMO Belgrave • the weather fine and the chauffeur business the o well lip to his bun as 'so l am-. n disagreeable ll. t' i s n ats pi Igl was t 141!, Procter thought ifevery gate had been open tate score would have t' Amount of aiso a e, A .tat tit shown bige a coin received in the notification trip was nothing calling for epeeist eont- ment: Ethel . Next Council meeting will be held here on Monday, Nov. 22nd, Sooxs Eon Via SoLDIExt6.—Will the ladies who are knitting for the soldiers try, to have work completed and hand- ed in to Mies Hall ou, or. before- the. 18th' of November. W OMEti's INSTITQTk7.— Regular meeting of the Women's Institute will be held at . the home of Mrs. O. Eckmier, Thureclay, November '18th, o is "Poultry"to be at ,30 o'clock. T ! 2 led by Iwo, J. Brown. Miss Gertrude Pnrvts will give a report of the Con- vention held in London.last week. A musical program. A good attendance asked fora Word was received last week of the precarious condition of Mrs" Joseph R. McConnell, daughter of B. and Mrs. Laing, of Ethel. She had not been well for the past 2 months and an operation was decided upon, but when investigation was made it was not thought wise to perform it. Mr, and Mrs. Laing have gone to Pitts- burg, Penn., to visit Mrs. McConnell. The latter is well known here and bee been married about 16 years. We hope her conditions may improve. MERL-SCHOOL REPORT FOR OCTO- BER.—Form V Jr. .Total 675, Pass 405. Ar chie McDonald 501, Cecil Bateman 488, Myrtle Lamont 428, *Dave Mc- Kee 118 Form IV Jr.. Total 875.— Russel Kreuter 625, George McKee 479, Clifford Ferguson 473, Bernice Cole 458, Pearl Love 427, Alice Eck- mier 418, Vern McCall 409, Mae Vod- den400, Bertha Cole 877, Quest Dob- son 355, George Pollard 196. Form III Sr. Total 400, Pass 240. Margai et McDonald 844, Rhea McLelland 813, Willie Dane 279, Blake Howlett 288. Isms Mitchell 231, *Leslie Pollard 116. Form III Jr. Total 350, Pass 215.— John Barr 310, Lily Sanders 284, Ella Mitchell 228, Lloyd Dunbar 192, Edwin Kreuter 191. E. MOLELLAND, Teacher. Junior . Department. Report for October, Numbers after names in- dicate the number of perfect lessons. Sr. IL -Myrtle McKee 78, Willie Mitchell 61, Ruby Cleaver 55, Mervyn Hamlet. 40, Susie Rowland 88, Ralph Rowland 18, Willie Woods 6. Sr. AudreyBremnerBremner 64, Elinor Engler 83. Walker Mitchell 30. Jr. I.—Edith Dane 100, Jennie McKee 91, Glenn Lindsay 77, Norene Gibson 75, Carl Lamont 65. Burton MacDonald 84, Eddie Gill 45, Ralph MacDonald 27, Alice Davidson 18, Earl Bowes 18, Annie Woods 9. 13. Primer.—Hanley Eckmier 75. A Primer.— Marjorie Thompson '78, Lyal Lindsay 72, Ian MacDonald 80, Bobby Gilchrist 59, Mary Kreuter 58. Freddie Murray 24, Jimmie Woods 20, Lizzie Woods 18, Harold Vodden 15. B. MAoNAvGHTON, Asst. The vote on Church Union will be. taken in Knox Church Nov, 14th and 21st. G. W. Nicholson was at Toronto last week attending his sister's funeral. Miss Ethel Bennett is quite seriously ill. It is hoped • she may improve quickly. Rev. 14Ir. Reid, Lonclesboro, will ex- change pulpits next Sunday with Rev. Mr. Boyle, The Patriotic tea at Mre. David Scott's was an enjoyable function and netted the Red Orose $10.00. Two boxes of fruit were packed and shipped for tine soldier boys by the Wnrnen'e Institute last week. Mia. Daley's health has not been as good as usual but improvement is honed for resulting in convalescence. Mr. Higgins is making preparation for his annual Public School Concert to be held near the close of the present term. Next Sunday Rev. ''Mr. Penrose, Whitechurch, will preach Missionary sermons in the Methodist churches Belgrave circuit. Mrs. (Rev.) Boyle was at Brussele last. Wednesday evening and ad. dreeeed the Little Stars Mission Band of Melville Church. Rev. Mr. Hibbert, Win ghat'', was in the village Monday and attended the meeting of. the Official Board of the Methodist Church. Methodist Sabbath School is pre- paring a program for their annual entertainment to be given in the Foresters' Hall Christmas eve. Harry Hopper is busy getting the material on the ground for a new barn, to be erected on the site of where the former one was burned some weeks ago. Last week Chas. Procter and family moved to their new home on the Arm- strong farm, on the 411* line, recently purchased. We wish them Many happy, prosperous years on their new plan Lathe). The memorial service for nurse Edith Cavell was held last :Sabbath evening in the Methodist. church. Appropriate and impressive addresses were given by Revds, Messrs. Boyle and Parnaby. The Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist church shipped a bale of clothing, etc., to the Fred. Victor Mission, Toronto, valued at $68 00. There will be gladness in a number of homes. no doubt, over its receipt. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. — The next rneetiug of this body will be held on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mas. George Procter, 5111 line. Dis- play of fancy work will be on the pro- gram and 'a large attendance is asked. CHANGE of DATE.—Belgrave Farm- ers' Club has changed the date of their next"meeting from the 10th lust. to the 23rd. It is expected that Prof. Bell, of Guelph, will be present and deliver a an address on Beef cattle. tle. This will no doubt e - attract a ib w atop t g 'tpe cially large attendance. Last Sunday Rev. Mr Bawkins took the Manama] service of his in- cumbency and was very heat tily re- ceived. He moved from Morpeth, Tient Co., last week. We bid him welcome to this charge and trust that great success may attend his minis-. tenial duties and efforts. • Belgrave Red ()toss desired to equip. a cot at Shot'ucliffe, England, hospital and had the money to clo .it from their Field Day but word,hes cotne: that the. space is all ocoupled, 135• endowed cots being already donated. Correspond- once is being carried on that may. solve the problem- ea the local 'Society feel they should carry to n successful issue the project that was announced, QOXEP SOME.—Tax Collector Rich and Procter is not tied to old methods. He tried a new one for a couple or days that must have worked well by the record obtained. `Wishing to eerve the tax notices, as the law de- mands, he engaged Alex. Bryans and his motor car and at it they went. First day they made 115 cane and the second day 182, a total of 247 in then days'. You figure the opening and closing of gates, dietances of some houses from the roads, etc., and you will lie able to form some idea of the. bustle that }vac got on to visit that many homes. The roads Were good, FRANK ,RTD, WILL. SPnIRAN, though taken completelyletelY by sunrise. , e a e suitable r Parc m v i reply. y ad rY Y The evening was spent in eocial olpat, music, games and a very tasty lunch, putbytheladies after was u up which 1 whichall sang "God be with you till we meet again before parting, Mt', and Mrs, Machan ave A. 1 entertainers.; SCHOOL REPORT.—Following is the report of S, S. No. 1, Grey, Jr. IV.-- Examined V.—Examined in Memory Work, Gong„ Comp, and Daily Wot'k. Total 860— Muriel Hoover 325, Willie Miller 297. Sr. III Total 400.—Examined in the sante subjects.—Russell Grant 854, Jessie Miller 835, Willie Perrie 240. Jr, III Total 350.—Examined in same subjects as Sr, IIL-Ernest Oechrane 289, Bertram Hemingway 281, "Robert Engle 271. Sr. II. --Examined in same subjects Total. 400.—Norman Hoover ' 855 Marjory Liar Hoover 862,ataret Mg Alcock 847, Muriel McNair 312. I. Glass—Boy Askin 367, Lena Miller 848, Arnold McNair 306, Elva Heruingway 283, Ida Cochrane 169. Primer— Ethel Davidson, Kenneth Tyreman (Excellent) Johnny Perrie (Good.) Average attepdance 18 J. M. MENZIES, Teacher. Grey Grey township news on page 6 of this issue. Township Council will meet Mon- day, 22nd inst. W. Stevenson, 13th Cnn., has taken a position as teacher in Elgin County. We are sorry to hear Mrs, John Hollinger, 10th Con., is i11 but wish her speedy recovery. The Bible Society Collectors will make their annual call on you shortly. Help a great and good cause by as large a contribution as possible. Next Sunday evenin'•, Nov. 14th, will be Epworth Leagne Rally in Union Church, beginning at 7.30 o'clock. A good program is being prepared.• S, S. No. 3 has decided to hold an entertainment on Friday Dec. 17th contributing the proceeds to Red Cross work. The program is already under consideration and the former reputation no doubt will be main- tained. Saturday of last week Tax Collector Oliver Turnbull took a tour through a section of his territory distributing notices of amounts falling due this year. He was agreeably surprised to receive about $800 in payment of taxes by the time he landed in Brussels. I3e takes it as an omen of good in a year when people were supposed to be running on a close schedule. This out this year the first day he was t was y i duties. Mr. Turn- bull ofhs 1 In discharge bull has been bothered with a lame back but we hope he will soon be as spry as ever. PRESENTATION.—A very enjoyable time was spent at the home of D. and Mrs, Meehan, 12th Con., on Nov. 5t1i, when the young people of Union Church met to say Goodbye to Percy. Goode, who was abort to leave for England, and to present him with a military set and a fountain pen. Fol. lowing is a copy of the address read by Frank Bnycl, Presentation was made. by Will, Speiran :— DEAR PERCx.—It.is with regret we learn of your intended departure from our 'midst, We have always found you e faithful worker in the Sunday School, Epworth League and also in the choir, all of which we have highly appreciat- ed. We hope wherever your lot may be cast you will meet with success and Unit while busy with other labors you will often think of your Aesociations at Union. As a slight token of our esteem we would ask you to accept this military set amp fountain pen, as a remembrance of the young people at Union, whose thought will itlways fal- low you with sincere interest. We will eage'ly await the pleasure of welcoming you bark from over the seas cote more, Signed in behalf of the young people of Union Church, Jamestown Miss Mary Wallace is visiting rela- tives and friends in Detroit. Miss Flora Gannett, Wingham, visited her aunt, Mrs. Thos, Strachan. Philip Steward and Charles Rush, of Lucktiow, spent Sunday at the home of J. Robb. Rev: Crawford Tait, Bluevaie, con- ducted service in 'Victoria Hall on Sunday evening. Miss Teressa Robb, let line, Morrie, was a visitor for the week end with Miss Annie Forsyth, Brussels. Misses Myrtle and Marjory Grasby, who were so i11 from typhoid fever, are getting along nicely and will soon be as hearty as ever. Walter S. Forrest and Geo, W. Tur- vey are away to Iron Bridge, Algoma, on It deer hunting expedition. The wolves are making havoc of both deer and sheep. The annual meeting of Jamestown Sunday School was held last Friday evening. The Sec..Treasurer, Charles Forrest, gave a good report of the year's work. Following officers and teachers were chosen :—Supt., Dun- can McDonald Assistant, A. Pollock; Sec.-Treas., Charles Forrest ; Organist, Mies Ferne Eckmier ; Teachers, Mrs. Wm. Holt, Mrs. Geo, Eakmier, Misses Berne Eckmier, Elsie Strachan and Bessie Moses. The funeral of Joseph Smillie was held Friday afternoon from his resi- dence, let line, Morrie Township, and was largely attended. Service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Tait, of the Presbyterian church, Bluevaie, of which deceased was a m•;mber. The pallbearers were his 8: nephews : James T. Smillie (Alvinaton) Robert and Alex. Smillie (Seaforth) James Smillie (Heneall) John Elder (Heneall) and Jack Tapp, Oran brook Wm. Leckie, who has been in the West for years, is renewing old acquaintances in this locality. He was a former resident. Next Sabbath afternoon Rev. Mr. Lackland, of Wroxeter, will preach in the Methodist church and the sermon will be followed by the Quarterly Communion. Molesworth DIED AT EDMONTON.—Ward has been received of the death on October 22nd, in Edmonton hospital, of Mrs. James Milloy, formerly Miss Maggie Mitchell, of Molesworth, from typhoid fever. The deceased is a sister to Mrs. E. G. McDonald, and Mise Mary itlitchell, Listowel, and is survived by a husband and 2 children, the young- est 9 months old. What made her death more sad was the fact that her husband had responded to the call of the Empire and was in training at Calgary at the time, Mo rris Jas. and Mrs. Kirton, Turnberry, visited relatives in Morris township over Sunday. Mre. James Russell was called to Goderich township owing to the ill- ness of her sister. Pat. Kelly, of Morris, who has been suffering from an abscess on his left hand, is now improving. A bicycle stolen from the premises Bell, 8th line, bymeans ofJohn R. of the rural was traced and 'phone p located in a few hours in Wingham The youth gave hie name as Wm. Carney, a Home boy. Hoven EVENED. — Wednesday of last week the house of Robert Forbes, 8rd line, was destroyed by fire, Mrs. Forbes being alone at the time. When discovered the whole upstairs was ablaze and nothing could be saved from that part of the house. There was only an insurance of $100 on the e house. Sympathy i expressed for the family in the loss of theirihome. UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT. — Last Monday afternoon as James Speir, a well known resident of the 6th line, was assisting Wm. Dark at a thresh, ing on the farm of Henry Alcock, Grey township, he met with a bad injury. While reaching through the cloud of dust at the rear of the mac- hine to find out if everything was working properly a large share of hie right hand tvas amputated and hie thumb brokon. Medical skill was at once obtained, the injuries dressed and Mr. ;Speir brought to his home. Ropes are entertained that the thumb may saved. The many old friends of Mr. Spain ggneatly regret the un- fortunate aeon lent but hope he may soot be able to get about, although minus a, portion of his good right hand, Apples Wanted 1,000 bushels of windfalls and packers' culls to be delivered at the G. T. R. Station, Brussels, Thurs- day afternoon, and Friday Nov. 11 & 12 All apples must be sound and may be of any size or variety. Price 15c for 75 pound hag 'For particulars phone Too Harold Lowry BRUSSELS W. Ho KERR, .Proprietor Calgary and was extremely popular with comrades. Re was a clean, Christian young man and took an active part in the worlc of the First Baptist church. Hie father, Pte. John Arnell, lea member of the 56th bat- tenon. Tiros. OLA1OI AnonASED. — Word was received by Mre, Wm. Geddes that her brotber, Thomas Clark, died suddenly at his home at Pence, Seek„ Sunday Oct, 31st. He was a cousin to thelate WIn. Clark, formerly Town.. ship Clerk, of Morris, and leaves a wife but no family. Deneased was a former resident of tate 5th line, his father owning the farm' on which John Clegg now lives. Itis about 80 years since they went away. Mr. Clark was in his 60th year. Mrs, Robert Clark and 2 children, of Calgary, are here on a visit at the parental home, 5th line. She is a daughter of James and Mrs. Russell. OOLE —PRICE. — On Wednesday evening, Oct. 27th, at the home of the bride's parents, Third Street, Rainy River, Albert L, Cole, of Regina, and Annie Ray Price, third daughter of Jno. 0. and Mrs. Price, of Rainy River, were united in holy matrimony by Rev. Mr. Harris, of Fort Francis. The bride who was charmingly attired in a beautiful dress of silk embroider- ed net carried a huge boquet of valley lilies and bridal roses. She was at- tended by her sister, Miss Nettie Price, while little Miss Gladys Price, as flower girl, completed a pretty bride's party. Groom was attended by Hedley Price. About 80 relatives and near friends were present. Dur- ing the signing of the register, Rev. Geo. Hicks, of Knox Presbyterian Church, sang in splendid voice, "Oh Promise Me," Bride was the reci- pient of many beautiful gifts which indicated in a measure the esteem in which the youug couple are held. The happy couple left on the night train for their future home in Regina at which point Mr, Cole occupies the impot tant position of chief Engineer in the city power and light plant. The bride's going away costume was of brown broadcloth with hat to match. Groom's gift to the bride was a costly set of beaver furs. Mr. Cole is a former Morrisite, being a son of A. T. and Mrs. Cole, dth line. - GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.— On November let, James and Mrs. Russell, well known residents of the 611* line, celebrated the 60th anniver- sary of their marriage. Owing to the widely scattered residences of the children no attempt was made to have a family reunion. This worthy couple were married in the manse, Clinton, by Rev. Mr. McDonald, on Nov. let, 1885, the bride being Miss Mary Cur- rie, of Goderich township. Grooms- man Robert Russell, now of Kincar- dine township, a brother to the groom, and the bridesmaid Mise Sarah Currie, sister of the bride, The young couple made their home in Goderich township until 48 years ago when theycame to Morris township, pur- chaing the Oantlon farm, N s Lot 9, Con. 6, upon which they have con- tinuously resided. 9 children were born to the home viz :—Wm., Cal- gary ; Alf., Kansas ; David, Calgary ; Herb., Chicago ; Percy, Alberta ; and Oran, at home. Robert is de- ceased. The daughters are Mrs. Robt. Clark, uear'balgary, and Mise Minnie, at home. Mr. Russell's birthplace was Stanley township, '74 yeave ago, his father being Robt. Russell who died at 84. Mrs. Russell's health has not been of a very vigorous type for the past few years, but she is considerably bet- ter than she was. The Russell family have always been interested in the welfare of the Methodist Church and enjoy the respect and esteem of a wide aortia who congratulate Mr. and '. Mre. Russell on seeing theirGolden Wedding and wish them the op- portunity of celebrating the 75th an- niversary. KILLED IN ACTION.—The Calgary newspaper speaks as follows of a rela- tive of W. H. Armstrong, 5th line, who laid down hie life for the Em- pire :-Last night's official casualty list again brings sad news to Calgary. Pte. J. A. Arnell, who was one of the first to join the 50th and who left with the draft of this battalion, has been killed in action, He enlisted in Janu- ary last and was in No. 4, platoon. Standing over 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 240 pounds, Arnell was one of the big men in Lieut. Ool. Mason's unit. Ile was only 20 years of age when he joined the 50th and came direct from the Mount Royal college, where he had just graduated. Previ- ously be had attended Woodstock college, Ont. This is the second tiine that death has within a short period narrowed the family circle, a daugh- ter having died last April through a nervous breakdown, following her ex- amination at the high school. The giant stature of the son probably formed a special target for a German sniper, although the actual way in which be mat hie death is not report- ed in the held dispatch, Re was one of the bestmeu that ever enlisted in Walton Sewing Next Tuesdaythe w c will meet in the . 0. U. W. HCircle Hall. School concert will be held in the. A. 0. U. W. Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 8th. St. George's Sunday School Christ- mas Tree Entertainment will be held,. on evening of December 22nd, in the A. 0. U. W, Hall. The engagement is announced of Marie Isabel, daughter of A. and Mrs. Clarke to William M. Stratton, of Stoughton, Sask. The wedding to take place quietly in November. The Ladies' Guild of St. George's ()beech will hold a Bazaar in the A. 0. U. W. Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 1st. Articles will be sold and tea served from 5 to 8 p. m. See bills for further particulars. The Women's Institute will meet on Wednesday next at 3p, in. in the A. 0. U. W. Hall to receive the report from the delegates, Mrs. Jno, Mc- Donald and Mrs. J. Watt, who at- tended the Convention at London. A large attendance is hoped for. Pte. J. McArter Writes From the Front The following letters from France were received by Mrs. Harry McArter, of Hartney, Man., who is a sister to Mre. Jno. G. Smith, 8th Con., Grey township, and were brought to THE POST by Frank McOuteheon, of Mor- rie township, who recently arrived home from the West. The old friends of the family here wish the soldier boy a good recovery and a safe return when the war is over. MRS. H. MCARTER, DEAR MADAM.—I am writing at the request of your son, Private J. Me- Arter, of the 6th Canadians, who is getting on very well in this Hospital. He has not been wounded, but is an inmate here as a medical patient. He was admitted here about a week ago with pains in the side which turned out to be appendicitis. His appendix was removed 2 days ago and he is now making a good recovery indeed. It was a most fortunate thing that be had gone sick and that he was in a hospital, as he had an abscess in the appendix and it had burst just pre- vious to the operation and had he not been somewhere where an instant operatiou could be performed it would have gone very badly with him. As it is, there is now no longer any clang- er and your son ought to be convales- cent in the course of 10 days or so. You may rest assured that he is in most capable hands and that every- thing will be done for him that is possible for his health and comfort, He sends you his very kindest re- membrance and I am writing for him,. as he ought to lie quiet and not exert himself for a little. Your truly, E. B, B. TOWOE, Capt. The Gordon Highlanders The Australian Hospital, Wimereux, near Boulogne, France. September 11, 1915. DEAR. MOTEER,—Well you will be waiting anxiously for a letter from me. I suppose you got the Captain's letter and it would maybe scare you for a while but I am all right now. It is the fifth day after the operation and I am sitting up in bed looking out of the window and as soon as I am fit to travel they are going to send me over to England. I was supposed to go to England the day before my op- eration only that I had taken worse and they wouldn't send me. 1 am awful glad they didn't. The morning of my operation the doctor came into the room and looked at me and asked howwas. Ito ld him I thoughtI was getting worse and he said no 1 was all right but I saw him wink at the nurse and they had me on the operating table in 15 minutes and it wasn't long after until it was out and I was feeling flue. The first two days I felt rotten but after that Igot better' quickly and I feel' a different boy al- together. The doctors and nurses here are fine, you couldn't have dons better for ore if I had been home, I you don't thick. You get anything g y , want and I would be a spoiled boy if I was here very long, some of the nurses say I am now but you know when a follow is sick how he wants things. I had chicken, bread, pota- toes and custard for dinner so you see I must be getting better. I will be over in England maybe before you get this letter eo 11 doesen't take them long to make a fellow well, does it ? Well, mother, I think I will have to close for this time and will write you again in a day or two. I got one of. your letters the night after I was op - wetted on and it brought me back home for a while. Hoping everybody is well and having a good time, I -will close. You will have to excuse scrib- bling as I am not very strong yet but will be ere long. Tour loving son, i"WING,". Australian Hospital, France, Sept, 18,