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BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DI'CEMlMBER 16, 1915
W. H. KERR, Proprietoy
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There will be no service) in the Eng-
lish Ohuech hero Sunday next, Dee.
19th, but there will (D, V,) be a cele-
bration of the Holy Communion in
the chat ch on Ohi ietmae Day at 11 a.
m. All communicants aro asked to
try to be present on this -the Lord's
Birthday, Sunday, Dec, 19th, special
Amliversary services will be held. in
the English Church, Atwood, at 11 a.
m. and 7 p, in, Preacher, Rev, W, T.
Cluff, of Stratford. A hearty invita-
tion is extended to all,
McKillop
AUCTION SALE.-Wedneeday after-
noon of next week an Executors'
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What About Your
cma Purchases
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We have an excellent range of Silks in Black, White, Light
and Dark shades and also Plaids suitable for Dresses or
Blouses at 1.00, 1.25, 1,50 and $1.75.
Natural Raw Silk at 60c and 75c.
White, Cream, Pink and Blue Silk suitable for children's
dresses at 50c.
All sizes in Black, White and Tan Kid Gloves at 1.00 and $1.25,
A good selection of Ladies' and Gents' Umbrellas at 1.00, 1.25,
1.50, 2.00, 2.75 and $3.50,
Pretty Collars and Collar and Cuff Setts at 25e, 35c, 40c, 500,
60e and 75e.
An endless variety of dainty Embroidered Handkerchiefs at
25c, 35c, 50o and 75c.
Plain H. S. Linen Handkerchiefe at 15c and 25c.
Other lines of Handkerchiefs at 5c, 10c and 2 for 25e.
Men's all pure linen H. S. Handkerchiefs special at 25e and 35c.
Men's and Boys' Plain White and Hem Stitched colored Bord-
ers and Exceldas at 5c, 10c and 2 for 25e,
A choice range of Men's and Boys' Ties at 25c, 35c and 50c.
Armlets at 15c and 25c.
Garters at 25c and Braces at 10c, 15c, 25c and 50c.
We still have a fairly good supply of Cashmere and Wool Hos-
iery, Socks, Mitts, Gloves, Caps, Hoods and Sweater Coate.
Our stock throughout and also our staff is at your ser-
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+ Wishing all the compliments of the season,
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P. S. -Store open in the evenings during Xmas week.
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The Instinct
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 is evidence
of sound and conservative
judgment. 87
The Bank of
Nova Ser tia
PAID -IIP CAPITAL - $ 0,500,000
RESERVE FOND - 10,000,000
TOTAL RESOURCES over 90,000,000
BRUSSELS BRANCH
F. H. Gilroy, Manager
Auction Sale of Farm, Farm Stock,
Implements, kloueehold Furniture,
&c., will be held at Lot 22, Con. ]4,
McKillop, when the Executors of the
estate of the late Win. Dennison, will
offer the property and stock for sale.
F. S. Scott, Auctioneer, Brussels, will
wield the hammer. Keep tab on the
date. Farre contains 75 acres and is
well located.
.II. Wroxeter
+ Milton Naylor and family have
.q. moved to Fordyce.
+ Beit Harris, of Howick, was a visi-
t tot. in Toronto this week.
+ An addition of 00 new volumes has
+ beeu made to the Public Library dur-
ing the past week.
+ Mrs. Alex. Smith, a former well
+ known resident of the village, who
+m (wed to Stoughton, Sask., about 9
+ years ago, is now visiting her laugh-
+ ter, Mrs. 5, Rasmussen.
'IIF' Mre. T. Wesley, assisted, by H:
I Town, conducted the Young People's
+service in the Presbyterian church on
Sunday evening. The topic was
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Christmas Gift Goods
THE Finest, Newest, most Attractive stock of Christmas Dry Goods to be found
anywhere is here for your inspection. We can satisfy your taste no matter how
exacting and prices as low as you can expect to find them.
Silks
A big shipment just in for the Christmas buyers in
black, brown, tan, ()open and navy, 36 inches wide,
good to wear and will not cut, $1 and $1.25.
Velvets
Corded Velvete, 27 inches wide, colors navy in two
shades, brown in two shades, cardinal two shades,
cream, all 60c a yard. Navy, purple and fawn, a
much better quality, $1.85, for $1.25. In plain vel -
vete the largest variety of shades ever offered, also
cream and black.
Ladies' collars
Our stook of Collars and seta of Collars and Cuffs,
bought expressly for the Christmas trade, is larger
and better than ever before. Prices from 25c to 81.00
for collars, 500 to $1.00 for Bete. Everything in col-
lars, the latest having been made in the last two
weeks.
Kid Gloves
Selling at $1.00 and $1.25 black, white and tan, all
guaranteed. Lynton English walking gloves, in tan,
$1.00.
Rugs
Do you want one to make the house look more
cheerful these long Winter evenings ? A pick from
our lot will be found right in every way and the
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Handkerchiefs
Embroidered corners at 5c with beautiful designs.
Itritial in several prices.
Our stock was never so large and covers everything
from 2 for 50 to $1 00 each. child's fancy 2 for 50,
others 5c each, colored borders 6c, white embroider-
ed 5c and up to 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c, 80c, 35c, 50c, 75c,
81.00.
Yuletide Suggestions
DON'T leave your gift buying till the last moment. We have the goods you need
and lots of them, too, in useful articles and inexpensive as well, Boudoir caps
25c and 35 cents. Aprons soc. Centre -pieces, Dresser Scarfs, Table Covers, Bat-
tenburgand Embroidery designs. Table Napkins from $1.25 to $4.50 a dozen and
hundreds of other useful articles for your Christmas buying.
HIGHEST PRICES
FOR PRODUCE,
D. C. Ross
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The committee of the Red Cross
Society wish to remind the women of
Wroxeter and vicinity that the need
for hospital enpplies is still very great
and that a supply of material will be
found in the poetofiice ae usual,
Oranbrook
The public school re -opened on
Monday after It brief measle holiday,
Mrs, George Spieling is offetiitgher
farm for sale, Read the advt. in
this leans. •
Pastor will preach in the Methodist
Church next Sabbath afternoon at the
usual hour.
Oranbrook folk are doing their "bit"
to relieve the snifeting of our wound-
ed and daring soldiers. A stirring
Red Chose Circle meets every Thurs.
day while much work is done in the
member's (tomes, Four boxes, con-
sisting of large and sutall dressing,
bandages, towels, sheets, hospital
shirts, etc„ valued at $15 each, have
been sent to Red. Cense headquarters.
Christmas boxes have been for-
warded to our soldier boys, Pri-
vates Noble and McDonald. The
great need of the Society is co-opera-
tion. There ie strength in numbers.
Good opportunity to aid the finances
is afforded the men as lunch is served
each week in which they might par-
ticipate. Make an effort to come.
Everyone welcome,
Mise Rebecca McNair was a visitor
with Mrs. James Duncan, Atwood, for
a part of last week.
Several from here went to Brussels
Wednesday to visit the Northern Ont-
ario Exhibition car of products from
that fertile part of our Province.
Owing to the illness of Mies Irene
with measles Mrs. M. Ktau t er has been
in Brussels nursing her. They will be
out of quarantine in afew days we are
pleased to state.
Walton
School closes next Wedneeday.
Remember the Dennison Auction
Sale Wednesday afternoon of next
week, Lot 22, Oon. 14, McKillop.
Anniversary sermons in Duff's
church, Walton, next Sabbath, when
Rev. Dr. Somerville, Toronto, is ex-
pected to preach at both services.
Some more of the stalwart boys of
this locality talk of enlisting to defend
the Empire. There's big need yet for
them.
The stores will be open for business
next Wednesday evening so ae to give
customers a chance to finish up their
Christmas purchases.
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Felt Shoes
and Nice Warm Slippers
for Men, Women and Children, the favorite
present of Christmas, and our Cash System
enables us to make the prices so low that you
will see the advantage of purchasing here.
Satchels, Suit Cases and Trunks at Low Cash Prices
Set Single Harness to exchange for Hard Wood.
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100 Men expected from Brussels and
Vicinity.
BrusselYIjIIYous
Make Good 1
The Pay
Married men $1. I 0 per day with 85c for subsistence.
Single man, who is the sole support of a widowed
mother, $1.1 o per day with 85c for subsistence.
Single man $1. ro per day with 6oc for subsistence,
Recruiting Office
Opposite American Hotel
Lieut. D. S. Scott,
RECRUITING OFFICER.
Will You Help Brussels and Huron
make Good and Enlist Now ?
Churches to be Closed
Next Sunday
By authority of the Provincial
Board of Health it is recquested
that the services in the various
churches in Brussels be with-
drawn next Sunday to prevent the
spread of measles of a serious typo
and which are prevalent now in
thie locality.
By order of
BOARD OF HEALTH.
Tho Ladies' Aid of Duff's Church
generously donated $75.00 to the Cana-
dian Hospital in England. No doubt
the gift will be very acceptable.
Don't forget the annual Christmas
Tree Entertainment of St, George'e
Sunday School to be held in A. 0. U.
W. Hall Wednesday evening of next
week. Good program.
W. and Mrs. Hoy are here for a
visit with their son, Richard. They
have been at the home of J. W. and
Mrs. Morrison, Grey township, for the
past few mon the.
MATRIMONIAL. -Wednesday of last
week Councillor Duncan Johnston, of
Walton, and Mise Eliza J., eldest
daughter of the late John Searl, 9th
Line, Morris township, were united in
marriage, the ceremony being per-
formed in Seafoith. They have taken
up residence on the groom's fine farm
here. We extend hearty congratula-
tions to Mr. and Mrs. Johnston and
wish them many happy and prosper-
ous years.
New catalogues have been issued by
the Public Library in which the 1200
books on the shelves appear. Walton
has an excellent Library and it is
worthy of much larger patronage by
the public. The officers look carefully
after the work and would be greatly
encouraged if 25 new members would
join and secure a long Winter's read-
ing for less than the price of one good
book. Get a catalogue and see what
a fine choice you have.
Jamestown
Jamestown news may also be read
on page 5 of this issue.
A School Concert will be held next
Monday evening in S. S. No. 4, Grey
(Bryan's) for which a good program is
being prepared. Miss Olutton is the
teacher. Good time is always assured
at No. 4.
Bluevale
Mre. J. W. King arrived home last
week from an enjoyable visit to rela-
tives and friends in the West.
Thursday of next week at 1.30m.,
the annual meeting of Bluevale Cheese
and Butter factory will be held in the
Foresters' Hall. S. Paul is the Secre-
tary.
The Bluevale Women's Institute in-
tend holding a Patriotic Concert on
the evening of December 31st (New
Year's eve). A good program is being
prepared and a pleasant evening is
promised to all who come. Proceeds
in aid of the Red Cross Society.
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• visitor with the Mieses Dickson, llth
• Con.
18 J. M. Murray and his granddaugh-
ter, Miss Blanche Irwin, of Belmore,
• were visitors at the home of D. K.
•and Mrs. Livingston, 16th Con. They
are relatives.
• Last Sabbath afternoon Rev. Mr.
•Johnston, Professor in Victoria Col-
lege, Toronto, was the preacher in
• Union Methodist Church. He gave a
• fine address.
• Dialogues and musical numbers will
• form a large part of the Entertain-
• ment to be given in School House No.
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• 3 Friday evening of this week. Hear
• the program and help the soldiers.
• Congratulations are extended to J.
• P. and Mre. Gaynor on the arrival of
• an heiress to their home on Thursday
•of last week. The young lady has
• been named Miriam Leone and she is
• eaid to be sweeter than her pretty
• name.
• BIRTHDAY PARTY. - Friday even-
• a number of old neighbors and
• friends from Walton locality as-
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• Mrs. Morrison, 5th Con., to celebrate
• the 60th birthday of W. W. Hoy,
• Mrs. Morrison's father, who with
Mrs. Hoy spent the Summer with
their daughter while Mr. Morrison
was away on 0. P. R. Railway duty.
A tipitop time was enjoyed and hearty
• coneratufations extended to the guest
of the evening who is eujoying com-
parative good health. We wish him
many happy returns of the day,
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Belgrave
Last Sabbath evening Rev. Mr, Ball,
of Bervie, gave a most interesting ad-
dress on the Educational work of the
Methodist church. Financial results
were good.
Next Sabbath Rev. E. G. Powell,
Huron County Temperance Secretary,
will deliver addresses on the Belgrave
Methodist circuit. He is a good speak-
er and well posted on his subject.
John Anderson, of Wareham, is
visiting hie family at Wingham and
Belgrave. Mr. Anderson is looking
tine despite his advanced years. He is
in his 84th year.
A big time is expected et the Christ-
mas Tree Entertainment in connection
with the Methodist Church Sabbath
School Christmas eve. Program will
consist of Songs, Recitations, Drills,
Dialogues, Santa Claus, &c. Adults 25
cents, children I5 cents. Splendid time
promised. H Hopper is t
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Superintendent.
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FINE TIME The Women's Institute
Were the guests of Belgrave Farmers'
Club last Tuesday evening in the O.
O. F. Hall President Coultas occupi-
ed the chair and an entertaining
musical and literary program was en-
joyed. .'Everybody had a good time
and the teen are to be oomnlimented,
Tasty lunch was served. While the
ladies did some necessary tidying up
at the close the men held a business
meeting.
At the meeting,of the Women's In-
stitute, at the home of Mre, Nelson
Higgins, last week, a good time was
enjoyed. t1 practical talk was given
by Mrs, G. W. Procter on an old time
Christmas dinner and she will not be
to blame if the ladies who were pres-
ent do not have it. Mre, Will.
Procter discussed the question of con-
fectionery, hone -made candy, &c.,
both subjects being followed by a live
discussion.
Ethel
Council met here on Wednesday.
Ernest Cole is here for a holiday
from Mowat, Parry Sound.
The measle epidemic has about run
its course and the people are not sorry.
Friday, Dec. 24th, will be the last
day open for business at G. M. cham-
bers', Ethel, for the next week we will
sell everything in the store regardless
of cost.
Nomination meeting for Grey Town-
ship will be held in the Hall here,
Monday, 27th, inst., from 12 to 1 p. m,
General opinion is that the old Coun-
cil will be re-elected by acclamation
and thereby save expense to the tax-
payers.
Last Sunday Rev. G. W. Rivers, of
Gorrie, conducted the service in the
Methodist church and gave a good ad-
dress on the Educational work of the
Colleges connected with Methodism.
Rev. Mr. Johnson was at Fordwich
and Gorrie,
G. M. Chambers has announced an
Auction Sale for Friday, December
24th, at 1 p. m., when he will offer
Household Furniture, &c. Sale unre-
served as Mts. Chambers is compelled
to remain at Blyth, where her father
is an invalid. See list.
CARD OF THANES. -We wish to ex-
press our sincere thanks to our neigh-
bors and friends for their thoughtful
and much appreciated kindness to our
daughter and sister during her illness
and subeegnent death, It will never
be forgotten by us.
GEO. AND MRS. BATEMAN AND
FAMILY.
SUDDEN DEMISE.- The people of
this community were sadly surprised
to hear that John K. Brown, a high-
ly esteemed resident, had died Tues-
day morning at 3 o'clock. While
driving home from Ethel Monday a-
bout noon he took a weak spell while
near the G. T. R. and called to the
Agent. Mr. Brown rallied and went
on home but had to be helped into the
house. Despite all that could be done
he passed away as above stated, being
conscious to nearly the end. Deceased
was born in Logan township and was
widely known in this section. 29
years ago he was married to Miss
Sarah F. Buttrey, 12th Con„ and she
and a son survive, A daughter died
in infancy. 13 years ago Mr. Brown
took hold of the Ethel Cheese factory
with which he did well, doing his
work most satisfactorily. He was an
Elder in the Presbyterian church and
took a live interest in its affairs. Mr.
Brown belonged to Western Star
Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., Brussels, and held
a warm place with the brethren who
attend his funeral at Ethel Presby-
terian church at 1 p. in.,Thursday.
Interment will be madat Elma
Centre. Deep sympathy is expressed
for the bereaved in their unlooked for
bereavement.
Morris
The taxes have been hustling in
during the past week.
Mise Annie Findlater, 2nd line; has
gone for a visit with relatives and old
friends at Galt and Ayr,
Last Sunday Rev. R. J. Garbutt,
Lucknow, was the preacher at the
Johnson and Browntown churches.
He gave good sermons.
Rev. A, J. Johnston, M. A., one of
Victoria University Professors, Tor-
onto, was a welcome visitor with rela-
tives this week. He is a half brother
to Arthur, Anson aud,Robert Shaw.
S. S. No. 8, Morris, (Browntown)
will give an entertainment in aid of
the Red Cross Fund on Wednesday,
Dec. 22, at 8 o'clock. Admission 10
and 25 cents. Refreshments served.
The teacher is Mies Yuill.
A Red cross Box Social will be held
in the Township Hall Thursday even-
ing, 30th inst., when a choice musical
and literary program wiil be present-
ed. The boxes will be auctioned. If
you want a good time be there.
SCOTCH SHORT BORN BULL. -
Thomas Pierce, Lot 80, Con. 8, Morris,
has purchased a fine Thoro' bred
Short Horn bull calf from J. A. Watt,
Elora, Ont., who has one of the larg-
est Short Horn herds in Canada
headed by the noted bull Gainford
Marquis=53755= Imp., the unbeaten
bull in Canada and which is the sire
of Gainford Perfection=90S90= the
junior Champion of Canada. The lat-
ter has recently been sold by J. A.
Watt to a Short Horn breeder in the
Western States for the sum of $3000,
Gainford Ideal X90892=, who is also a
son of Gainford Marquis and in a
Western tour in 1914, at which J. A.
Watt took a car load of show cattle to
exhibit at the shows there, Gainford
Ideal as sr. Yearling took four late,
being beaten at Winnipeg by Fair-
view Again=89572=which he defeated
at Brandon, Regina Saskatoon and
Edmonton. Aristocrat=101012= is
owned by Thomas Pierce and is sired
by Gainford Ideal -90802 -and is a nice
roan calf with show quality and looks
like a valuable sire to any herd. His
dam Lovely 50th =93107= which is a
finely breed cow and from good milk-
ing strains whose grand darn Lovely
Maid =34199 Imp leading back to
Miranda, Aristocrat=101912=. Ho
will be kept by Thos. Pierce in the sea-
son of 1910 for the improvement of
stock.