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The Brussels Post, 1915-12-30, Page 5AIININe8u CARPS, JNO, SUTHERLAND & SONS p,� .LIMITED i a rimen+ v WM, SPENOE OONVEYANOJJR AND ISSUER, OP MAIIRIAGIJ EIOFNSEi'i Incela the rest ewes, Ethel, 30.4 IMaN'I'lil,°V HOMO I�IUr tit 1JI'udsals' 4.44.4.4,44444,44+44+4.4.4.4.4404.444* Ailifi�' iintradeyofficinW`k, Tithe It nal Iohm w More we rags on the pro- gram. I EY dl i �t�� .alaoa+c+wrrsnatnts,xhtw ,JAS, ANDERSON, YSTEi1TiNART SVRGEQN, Successor to M, H, Moore, Olfloe et Ander- son Bros. Livery stable, Brussels, Telephone No, 20, 7'. T, . M' RAE M, E,. M. C.P„41 S. O, At. 0. H„ Village of Bruseola, Physician, Surgeon, 'Aaoouaheur Office over Standard Bank DR. 1= T. BRYANS Bxofielor of Medicine, University of Toronto.; L OAL AND t�iONVEYA.NCINO. Lioentlat-,>f College of Phystolane and Sir• neons, 0101.0ll •' ex -Senior house Surgeon of Western cep fol, Toronto. Offices of late Dr, WM SINCLAIR— A,MoKevey, Smith Block, Brueselx, a liarrieter, >3olioltor. Oonveyanoer, Rural phone 46, Notary 1'ubao, Seo. (llIoe-Stewart's Sleek 1 So Volr torfortheeMetroipolitanBouk, ALEX. D. M'KELVEY M.C.P.&8. O. AUCTIONEERS. .(` S, SCOTT Aa AN AUCTION- ago. will sell for better Prides, to bet•or 000, In lesa time acid Inas- charges. than an other Auctioneer Y o D to Huron rd rs he w,;riechaege ranged at notes end err by deb n nal rapbell arronnod a, this -0tftee or by porn :al npptlnation,, molimmisapzim ALLAN LIME LIVERPOOL -GLASGOW LONDON-HAVRE Fine, modern steam- ers - equipped with every comfort and luxury. For infor- mation apply agents, or 'r 95Hi • : StWToronto W. H. KERR, Agent Allan Lino,Brussels, ssele, „A,,,rhva,..165;r.:,„,,,,,,..7.1.0.0 r 17- Winter Term from Jan. 3rd CLFF A' CENTRAL r STRATFORD, ONT i4 Ontario s Best Business Col. p a v 6 61 Commercial Shorthand and Tel o ra g ply Department -Our •r e with secure good positions and meet wreceived PITved 14x. In two days fore trained we ed received 14 RppBCHt1011a for trained help, Many of these applications we ?�9 cannot meet Some cella Offering fro (' 042 per month to 31400 per ammo re• wJ main unfilled' Write for free nota. Logue at once, It will inter ant you. [[�J� p. D. A. MOLACH LAN, Principal. Sy ri,r,3x6>Arorprf0�r7OVA)Sear,Avms0.Arav��iij VIA vE6' b 4m�=.Sv.OrEJAV.0`�i Distance is no Hindrance fdf 'to those who wish to get the heat, Pas Moray students from the dietnnt pro- / vinoes and the United States attend the ELLIOTT m'. ky TORONTO, ONT. Thin School hos a national reputation for high grade work. Graduates readi- ly gat gond positions Open entire , year. Eater now, Write for cats, logue. 403 Demand for graduates during last four f� months folly four times our supply. fFt Term opens January Ord. 704 Yonge et, 2.W. J. ELLIOTT, Yon e4 m g & Oharles tits. Principal. r, asysnaigVOralriTaV7er'Vaaa.0All �!yarMnXdvmA1B7,A y6rAv6y4v6rpvw ENROL. NOW at the TRc LISTOWEL BUSINESS COLLEGE Thorough Courses taught by Competent Teachers. Por particulars address EDW MATTHEW IN O. 8, Liotowol, Ont. 4craS rca0 vaa"rsaNrr,c4rS;rt lg ad02't3.' 1..v.' Ilsl�® THE Best Brains in Canada have participated In the pre. pnration of our Oplendtd Hoene Study Courses in Nanking, Economics, Higher Aocouutlog, Commercial Art Show Oard Writing, Photography, Journal- ism. Short Story Writing, Shorthand and Bockkee Nng, Select the Work which met interests you and write as for particulars. Address THE SHAW CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL 301-7 Tonga 8t., Toronto. I�1 COLLEGE AT HOME Thousende of ambitious young poo- ple ate filet preparing in their own homes to eanipy Il101.4d /a poei Mons ns stenographers, 10Okeepers, telegra- phero, (dell serta:tta In feet every sphere of notivttie, Yoti may finish at cottage if yott 00 wish,. Positions gum.' anteed. Einer college any day, indi- vidual tneti•ltetlon. Expert teachers, Thirty years'. experience.: Largest t Seven collagen. trainers in oo 0 oda, S v g Special Bi course fort ant ler A Aoelobdtvnhf Canada. 0.0100: Sduce- chool l at 2 Mion Sp tto nBu Business Cel• School rat tamaus Spotton Buelness Col•.. loge, London, s College h Busines Wing am g G80, i0rolnm0N, w. T. Moana, President, Prinolpnl, �� 1911 Blear street East, Toronto Dieoaaoe Ear, Nose and Throat Clinical aeeiHtantinEar, Nose and Throat de. hPertinent: New General Hospital, Toronto.; ost Graduate Harvard 'Medical .School, Bos- ton ; late Senior Resident Surgeon Mass, Eye 43 Ear Infirmary ; late, Olinieat assfetaiit yin Nose and Throat departent Mass, Gen, Hos+. vital ; Inteliouse Surgeon Toronto General Hospital. I-a'In Brussels by appointment, DR. M. FERGUSON ETHEL,. ONT. Physician and Surgeon; Post Graduate conrsee London (Eng;), New York and Chicago Hos- pitalo, Special attention to Mamma of eye, ear, nose and throat, Eyes tested for glxesea. G. H. ROSS, D.D.S., L.D.S. Grodunte of RoyalCollegeof Dental Sur• geona of Ontario and Graduate University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry. Office in Isard Block, Wingham Phone 249. Post Office box 278 Painless Extraction, Plato work and Bridge Work a Specialty MAUDE O. BRYANS OPHTHALMOLOGIST Personal graduate 'Department of 'Ophthal- mology,McCormick Medical College,Chicago, I11., is prepared to test eyes and 1.0 glasses at her office over Miss nman's millinery atore. d Olflaturday of ev ry we .Thureday,h Friday and Saturdce ay of every week. Office honre-10 to 12 a. m. ; 1 to 8 p. m. Evenings by appoint- ment, Phone 1210. DR..WARDLAW Honor -graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College. e Do and night calls. Office o osite Ethel. PR000fOQT, NIILORIN & PR000f0OT Barristore, Solicitors, Notaries Public, ac. Office on thea9 care,Str_ 2nd door from Hamilton eet, ODER OH G I ONT. Private funds to loaf at lowest rate. W'. PRoUDrOOT, B. 0. J. L. &1LLORAN WM. P100000000 JR. Qlt,i8xB FaF ator Sanwa? BRUSSELS GOING SOUTH GOING NORTH Express 7.10 a in Mail 11:22 a m Express 8:46 p m Express 8:62 p m Ci fJ{eaifi'llal•A' PaiCI4FIC WALTON To Toronto • To Goderich Express 7:60 a m Express 11:68 a m Express 8:19 p m Express. 9:24 p WROXETER Going East - 7:03 a, m. and 8:40 p, m. Going West - 12:19 and 0:68 p. m.. 411 trains going East connect with O. P. R. at Orangeville for Owen Sound, Elora and T G. B. stations. GEO. ALLAN, Local Agent. ram' getos Ionto CALENDAR crop is short thisyear. e r . Now is the time to renew for THE POST. • JNo. WRIGHT. the hustling Express agent. has added a dandy new sleigh to his outfit. NEW Year's Day will be a public holiday. Post office hours 8 to q a. m. and5 to 6 p. m, WEDDING invitations printed on short notice and in the neatest possible man- ner at Put POST. AUTOMO2ILEs will hustle around here next season when the numerous lively agents chase you up to buy a car. P. AMENT has a gang of examen in the bush this Winter and his teams are al ready busy hauling logs to the mill bere. W. P. RITCHIE, Portage la Prairie, Man in remitting his subscription to Tag POST says, we are having delightful Winter weather here. OFFERED A LIEUTENANCY.- Private Harold Campbell, son of Angus and Mrs, Campbell, Mill street, was offered a Lieutenancy in the new Hnron Coun- ty Battalion but as he had gone overseas with the 71st he was unable to accept the refermeut I was l p t t a a compliment to flim, however, to have been so desig- nated by the military authorities, FARMERS' INSTITUTE b' EETINGS.-The Supplementary Farmers' Institute meet- ings for East Huron' will commence Thursday, Jauuary 6th, at Fordwich' and will follow consecutively at Molesworth, Jamestown, Bluevale, Ethel, Moncrieff, Walton, Winthrop, Harloclr and Bel. grave, to meetings in all. Regular meetings will be held at Gorrie on Janu- ary 18th and Brussels on the xgtb, Good delegations are expected to both series. JUDGE DOYLE'aRETIREMENT.- 'fudge e Bernard Louis Doyle, who recently re. signed the senior Judgeship of Huron Co„ 1avine reached the age of 7S years, was born at Dundas,' Ont , in 1840, He received'his education in the old Goder rich Grammar Scitool and for many years practiced law there. For a long period be was a meLer of thetown. Council and was Mayor of Goderich in 188o and 1880, He was Inane junior Judge in 1883 and senior Judge in mos There is much discussion throughout the County as to who will he his suc- cessor The names of Barristers Lewis Goderich ; Holnies, Wingbam ; and Dickson, Exeter, are freely mentioned,. while lawyers from London and Strat- ford are also spoken of. There may be wigs on the green yet over the appoint- ment if the 3 Huron M P's, and the Dominion Government do not see eye Y 00 eye, It has been suggested that Judge Holt promote to the Senior Judgeship and the now man step into his office, A gram 'rue Pont does bice wells in the i uvitetion, awl anrlcunceMentstalloeery, wedding cards; &c, RAILWAY rates over the hellday a fohow3 ;-Single faro, good doing Je cenlbar30 and Jan, 1st and returnhl Jan, 304, Fare and a third, good going Dee, 3 to Jan, 1st and returuiug Jan, 4. l,30QN3E of PROPER Y,�-- Wm. P. Bray. Brussels South, has exchanged his 6i aero property With Arthur Ward, his son iu.law, for 5o acres, S, i) Lot 26, Con. 37 Grey township, Mr, and Mrs, Rray will move to the latter's property ou Queen streetlso as to clear the wily for the com- ing of Mr. Ward and family to towns AS t THE CASH SHOE STORE ,� e WAS KILLING HIM Until He Used "Fruit-a-tivesll The Great Kidney Remedy Chopping and Making 4+444+.+•••••••+•••••••+•+$4.4.440+4+4144.1 -A+0+4 -144•+•P Pexse rt'rioe To Mlts. LAN3•FO1tD,- On 'Tuesday evening of last week about 40 members and friendeof the Women's Auxiliary of Christ church, Listowel, met at'lho home of the President, Mrs. 0 '1'abberner and speut a, -pleasant even• ing together. They took advantage of the opportunity to express to Mrs, (Rev.) Lang -Ford, in a tangible way, the high esteem in which she is held in Listowel and tile ;sincere regret that is felt at ber departure. ,Mrs. Lang -Ford was presented with a beautiful sunburst and Miss Nora Laug.Ford with a tur- quoise ring, A short musical program was given, lunch served and a very pleasant social evening was spent. Rev. Mr, Lang•Ford's removal from Listo- wel to Berlin is deeply regretted, ADAM HOLMES KILLED.- Saturday,. 78th inst.; the first section of passenger. train No. 2, C. P, R,, Eastbound, from Winnipeg, struck a switch engine which was on the main track, in violation of rules, halt mile West of Fort William station. Three returning harvesters, named Adam Holmes, Seaforth,'Ont . George Leadh,l3avfield, Ont„ and D. H, Leach, Bayfield, Ont„ were killed. Engineer Eckes, on the switch engine, was seriously hurt. All, three victims of the accident were on their way home for Christmaswhen they met their deaths. George and David H. Leach are sons of David Leach, Bayfield, anti both are single men. George, who was 3o years old wentthomesteadi homesteading 3 years ago to Swift Current, and David, aged 35, had been there off and on during the past year. Adam Holmes was 5o years old and married, with three young children. Some years ago he worked a farm near Leadbury now in of 049 broth- er.William. Two a n. years ago hegave gup the farm'gmaking and though annual' Visits to the West, where he had in- terests in land, he had been living retir- ed in Seaforth, where his wife is now. She went with him on the lastharvesters' excursion, buttreturned about a month ago.passengers3 on x.theengineer on the as •en er r s t aiu J. F b'r sea and g J a u two firemen were: slightly hurt. The de- lay to traffic amounted to about 3 hours. The damage to rolling stock was not ser- ious. Engineer Eckes, who was taken to the hospital immediately after the ac- cident, had his left arm amputated, Mr. Holmes is a nephew to Mrs. D. Ewan and the Misses Holmes. of Brus- sels. His funeral took place at Seaforth Thursday of last week. Walton The officers of Duff's church Guild for 1916 are as follows :-Hon.-Pres., Rev. R. A. Lundy ; President, Miss Nellie McArthur;' lot Vice Pres., W. McFadzean ; 2nd Vice -Pres., Mies Jennie Kriechtel ; Cor. -Sec. Bliss Annie Ferguson ; Rec.-Sea, W. G. Neal ; Treas., Jno. McArthur ; Cate- chism Insteucto', Jas. McLaughlin. To this list is added live Committees. Anew program is being issued. Trowbridge Ed. Cole, Flaxcomb, Sask., has at - rived at his old hone. Public School children gave a con- cert in the school and invited many of their friends, Miss Mabel Rea, after nearly two years in the West, has retnrned. She will be welcomed by her many old friends. The Sunday School did not hold their Christmas concert: thio year ow- ing to local circumstances, but had then Sunday o i e School I tion iv rsate o t Sunday morning and evening \Vol Gibonn, of London, preached itt both services. A quiet lint pretty wedding was solemnized at the .Methodist parson- age on Thursday,Dec. 17111, t when Miss Pearl, second dfaughtWin. and Mrs. Thompson, became the wife 1 P of Will. Morris, one Cheeseulaker, We extend eongrlttulations and best wishes. Morris Before suhnnl closed for Christmas in 0, 0. No. 0 it very pleasant after - i10011 tvaa spent at the school house, A good program was presented by the ;emits, under the direction of Miss Young, teacher, mid all slid splendid - y. Wni Shelton was (Minimum) and -hot 0 addresses were given by several rat epityers. There was also a Christ - 11138 Tree, Onnl'ectionery was dis- pensed with a liberal hand. This stilton' has contributed $18 00 for the Patriotic fund. They deserve et edit, MATRIMONIAL -A. quiet wedding WAS' sit lent rtized at Faitview cottage, Seaforth, Saturday, December 18041, when Miss l ozella Searle,' Otli line, Morris, was united in marriage to Jetties G. Martin. 0eremonyy was pet forrned by Rev, Mr. MoKinlay, iu the presence 03 tt few of the near rela- tives. Bride was g niiti'•ied in a gown t of Duohese satin, with pearl trim- mings and over -drape of oriental net wearinga bridal veil trimmed with seed perls, Het' going away suit was of navy blue with fur L'ritmnings and hat to 11180011 incl a beautiful set of furs. Groom's gift to the pride was a fine piano. The happy couple left on the early morning train for Hamil- ton, Toronto and other points East, 'L'hey will Lake up residence in the home of the groom, East. William Street, Seaforth, SOIMOOT. REPORT.- The following is the report of S. S, No 4 for the past term; The dames are in order of merit: -Sr. IV -Alex. Kin, -g, Itob Me- Outcheon, Bort Lake, Alvin Badgley. Si'. 111 -Eva Balfour, Fred Hayden, AIhens Kin Edna Hamilton. Jr. 111 -Willie King, Evelyn Holt, MargaretMcEWan, Fred Moouteheon, Richard Jacklin. Sr. 11 -Gertrude PByn, 31%11—Sibyl King, Ben Hay IleaznsvoLLit, ONT,, Aug. 26th, 1913, "About two years ago, 1 found ray health in a very ball state. fiy'Sfdrleys were not doing`tholt work and 1 was all run down in condition. Having soon 'Fruit -a -Lives' advertised, I decided to try them. Their action: was mild, and the result all that could be expected. My Kidneys resumed their normal action after I had taken upwards of a dozen boxes and I f egailaedielyald--1i77u vilalily Today, I am as well as even” 73. A. KELLY. 50e, a box, 6 for $2.50, trial size 25c, At dealers or sent on receipt of price Uy ZF ruit-a-tines Limited, Ottawa. den, Cecil Payn, Pearl ;Malin, Fred Sieling, Andrew Jaek lin, Lily Jacklin, Tilde Ballhigall. Pt. 1.1 -Mary Bieck- im'idge, Edith Jacklin, Kate Jacklin, Pearl James. Pt. 1 -Peter Ballingall Rorie Sieling, Clifford Jacklin, Gwen James, Mary Baliingall. Highest in Class'wook, Eva Balfour Average at- tendance 27.8. JEAN E. GLUTTON, Teacher. Ethel SCHOOL REPORT. -13th el School Re- port. ' Senior Department. Novem- ber and Deceniber. Form V: OA. MhDcinald, *M. Lalnnitt, O. Bateman, *D. NeKpe. Form 117. Total 125.- 13. Oole 98, C. Ferguson 02, M. Vod- den 88, G. McKee 78, V. McCall 77, 13. Oole, BS, *Q Dobson 31, *R Kreuter, *A. Erknrier. *G, Pollard. Fortin III. Total 2, tlr. 1 1 o R McClelland Me land'95 B. Howlett '70, *M McDonald 64, L. Pollard 58, *1.. Mitchell. lllitehell. Forel .III Jr, Total 100,-Jiihn Barr 91, L. Sanders 58, *L. Dunbar 39, E. Mitchell Those marked * missed ,exams. E. MCLELLAND. Junior Department, Numbers after nernes indicate the number of pet lessons. R. e Cleaver 61, W. Mitchell 54, Ralph Rowland 37, S. Rowland 36, M. McKee 26, M. Eckmiee 16, W. Woods, absent, Sr. I -A. Bremner 71, E. Engler 27, W. Mitchell 24. Jr. I -0. Lamont. 60. L. Dane 48, B. Mc- Donald 47, G. Lindsay 43, J. McKee 33, E. 0111 22, R. McDonald 19, E. Bowes 18, A. Davidson 14, N. Gibson 11, A. Woods 7. B. Primer. -H. I:ckntier 68, M. Thompson 55, L. Lindsay 35, A. Printer. -M. Kreuter 80, J. Woods 40, L. Woods 40, I. MacDonald 40, B. Gilchrist 39, 'T. Gilchrist 84, F. Murray 15, H. Vod- deti 9. 13. MACNAUGHTON, Assistant. Jamestown A coticert under the auspices of the Women's Institute will be held in Victoria Hall, Friday evening, Jan. 14th, 1916. A play entitled '"The Minister's Bride" will 'be given by talent from Brussels: Proceeds will be used tar Red Cross 'purposes. Ad- mission 25 cents. Grey BIG CROP.=las, B. Brown,. of Moss - hank, Saskatchewan, son of Deputy Reeve Brown of this township, P. had a good POthis1: 1 e g crnp season, we are glad to hear. He threshed 8,330 bushels of wheat, 2,426 bushels of oats and 375 bnsbels of barley. In addition he re- served 15000 oat sheaves for feeding purposes. Mr. Brown had 345 acres in crop which lie cut in 14 days with one binder. Ben 320vs acres and is do- ing well. It is 0 yetu•s since he went West SCHOOL REPORT.- The following is the School Repent of S. S. No 1 for December. Jr. IV.-Exatnitied in read., geo., comp., conduct and daily wort, Willie Miller 83, Muriel Hoov- er 7Sr. III. -Examined 8 i . S III. 1 xarninr t the saute eubjeots, Russel ,Grant 00 Jessie Mil- ler 81, Willie Perris 59. 3v.III-Ex- amined in the satne subjects, Bert - ran Tivoli ngWny77, Earnest Onchr•ane 72, Robert Bogle 00. SttII- Examin- ed in the 941100 subjects, Norman Hoover 03, lliarjnry Hoover 85, Marg- aret Alcock '73. I Olass,-Examined in read., arith., daily work and con- duct Total 845. -Lena Miller 321, Elva Hemingway 285,,Rey Askin 243, ids Onchrane 1S4. Peimer.-Ethel Davidson, Kenneth Tyretnan, Johnny Perris, (excellent). Average attend- ance 13,8. J. M. MEN'/,IES, Teacher. SCHOOL REPORT. -The follgwing is the School Repots of S. S. No. 3, Grey for the months of Nnvenlbet and De- cember, Those marked * have missed examinations. Exam tied in Geog„ Grain., Comp, Atith,, Spell., Hygiene and History. SI. IV.- F. McLean 81. Jr, IV. -J. McTaggart 73. Examined. in Grog., Grain., 00111p„ AMU), Spell., Hygiene and Rend. Si'. III, -•S. Mc - Nan. 84, ,T, nLJra art 04* A. Mc- Taggart M .Taggart 57, *.1. Carmichael 85. Ex- amined in Gecg„ Lang., Comp, Atith., Spell., Hygiene and Reading, AFTER THE GRIPPE . Vinol Restored Her Strength Canton, Miss. -"I ani 76 years old and became very weak and feeble from the effects of La Grippe, but Vinci has done mea world of good. It has cured my cough, built up my strength so I feel active and well again." -Mrs. LIZZIE BALDWIN, Canton, Miss. Vinci, our delicious cod liver and iron tonic without, oil, aids digestion, en- riches thelood and creates b r rates etren t h. Unequalled for chronic coughs, colds or bronchitis. Your money back if it fails. F. 10, SMITH, Druggist, Brussels + At the request of many of * our old Patrons we are again Chopping. We are also installing a new Flak- 1 er and will be prepared Hto do first-class work, 1. Your patronage is solicit- ed and will receive our best attention. 1 Wishing all one Custom- ers the compliments of , the season. '4' 4, Brussels Electric Plant and Chopping Milli +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Si. H. -G. McNair 82, *M. Fulton 71, *J. IVeNaught 00. Jr. II (a) -M. McNair 79, V. McNaught 70. Jr. II (b). -F. McTaggart 68, *A. McTng- gart 60. 1st -*O. McNaught 70, *IL Mitchell 67. Plimer, Excellent. - V, Heath, ALICE J. FORREST, Teacher. Fordwich Kurtzville school has been closed owing ou w tbr measles. oak of les. Weg to an are sorry to report that Mrs, Ed. Sothern is seriouly ill again. Rev. W. H. Roberts may be chosen as Chaplain of the new Bruce Batta- lion -the 160th. v Chris.S Se art of this village, and Mrs. John Ged cke. 14th Onn.,were t I ui e married in Harrieton. quietly Ladies' Orange Lodge of this village have sent 12 Christmas boxes, valued at $22.00, to the boys at the front. Young Britons had a very anccesaful box social and dance. Proceeds amounted mon ted to shoat 90 00 which, after fier expenses are deducted, du ted will be used for patriotic purposes. Word has been received that Gord- on and Lindsay Wilson, sone of Jno. L. and Mrs. Wilson, Edmonton. Alta., formerly of this village, have enlisted for Overseas- service. John and Mrs. Hyndman, Crandall, Man., accompanied by their three children, are visiting the latter's par- ents, Jno. and Mrs. Wallace, and other relatives and friends here. On the way down they were in a serious train wreck, but luckily escaped injury. Blyth A large crowd turned out to John Ban's sale of pure bred Scotch Short- horn cattle. Good prices were realiz- ed. Principal Marks, of our school, is spending the holidays with hie par- ents, at Grand Bend and with Toronto friends, John Hartley, formerly Principal of Blyth school, now head of the Model school at Vankleek Hill, with his wife and young daughter, spent a few days with friends here. R. J. M. and Mrs. Barr spent a few days in Blyth last week and while here disposed Deed r f most of their furniture pe r by private sale. Mr. Barr is travelling for Dalley & Co., of Hamilton. After the holidays he leaves for Galveston, Texas, in the interests of his firm. Blyth Branch of the Upper Canada Bible Society held its annual meeting in the Presbyterian church. Presi- dent Jas. Smith in the chair. Treas- urer G. E. McTaggart reported 864 03 collected by the Branch for 1915. Fnllnwiug officers were elected fo1 19181 -President, Henry Horney; Vice President, G. E. McTaggart ; Secretary, Alex. Elder ; Directors, N. Cumming. Henry Young, E. Bender, Lax Metcalf n M. ton Hill P. N etca f a d A Carthew. Listowel There were 29 deaths and 41 births in town last year. W. A. Riddolls is the proud owner of a:White Wyandotte hen that lays eggs measuring 00x8. Messrs. McIntyre & Gabel have dis- solved partnership and Mr. McIntyre will catry on the business. Word has been received that Art. Bricker, son of J, K. and Mrs. Bricker, has enlisted for overseas service. Out, of 31 entries in the Poultry Shaw et Hanover, H. Goddard took 18 first prizes, 13 seconds and 2 third prizes. Provincial Treasurer's Department acknowledged receipt of the cum of 8540 for the British Red Cross Society and the Order of St. John, Wm. Olimie returned home last week after a 3 months' ttip to the Western Provinces and to the States. Ile visited in the West for about 8 weeks, was at Vnncouver, Seattle , Victoria, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Pensacola, Pertido Bay and also at- tended the great San Francisco Fair. Goderich Steve and Mrs. Andrews, Huron road, celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage on Sunday, Dec. 19711. Richard Sillib, who now resides in town, wears a $300 otter coat, having obtained the otter skins in the North- west, where he resided for 7 years. One of the most pleasant as well as pv'ofltable gatherings held during the present season was the social function given by Mayor Reid in the banquet- ing room of the Masonic Hall Wed- nesday evening, 17th Met. The town Council, the town oilxrlals, repte" sentatives of the Board of Trade, re- presentatives of the Board of Health, of the Oomty and the preee of the • • 1• • + • • • d• • • + • • 4. Hockey • d ,yP. hShoes.. + and Nice Warm Sri, ers T. for Mel), Women and Children the favorite present of Christmas, and our Cash System enables us to make theprices so low that you will see the advantage of purchasing here. 4. • Satchels, Suit Cases and Trunks at ..low Cash Prices I Set Single Harness to exchange for Hard Wood. Felt Shoes . A few Blankets clearing at Cost. t• 47xne Richards & eco• . •'•••M•+.+•+•••••+•+•+•+•+•+.+•+•+4+++++e4..+4,+4,+4+4,4' 4.®P town, were gathered together for an evening, F. R. Hodgens, town, was appoint- ed auditor for 1916, in place of A. G. Nisbet, who has enlisted, to act in conjunction with A, 141. Robertson. Two first convictions for violating the (lauada Temperance Act, have been registered against Mr, McCaug- hey, of Blyth, the fine hi each case being costs. $50 and Oranbrook SCnooi. REPORT. -Report of Senior Rooth fur mouths of November and Decetber. Pupils were examined in Lt ier. Geog., Hist. Gram. and read- ing. ina The average percentage obtain- ed is given. The star indicates ab- sence for one or more exams. Sr. IV -Evelyn Baker 88, Russ Hunter 87, *Bari Baker 69. Jr. IV -J. Smalldon 82. 'M. Speiran 51, *A. Sparling 43, OW. Knight 35Sr. III -*G. Aide • teen 87 t' A. Steles a 83 , L, Steles 61, HPeu - Bturton58 *P. Schnook 33Sin- clair W.S"- Blai31. Jr, 1II-E. Dark 84, L. Ber- felz 88, V. Mitchell 83, 0. Cameron 80, *E. Speiran 71, *P. Alderson 69, *L, Klauter 65, *A. McQuarrie 61, *E, Knight 83. R. McNALft, Principal. Report of Jr, Room for the mon the of November and December. Pupils examined in Arith., Spell., .Liter., Lang, and Read. Sr. II -V, Hunter 88, M. Baker 82, *R. Noble 62, *F. Smalldon 62, *b1. Locking 51. Jr. II - E. Pennington 89, *M. Baker 56, 0A, McIntosh 31. Sr. Pt. II -B. Leitch 84, L. Cameron 82, A. Jeschke 79, L. Berfelz 78, *W Speiran 72, 0. Dark 70, *M. Sperling 60, *F. Hunter 5S, Edith Smalldon 56, *E. Smalldon 54, *W. Locking 38, 8J. Bird 36, *J. McNabb 85, Sr. Primer -Marked on daily work excellent -1. Leitch, J. Noble, L. Jeschke, Hector Knight, K. McNabb. Jr, Ptimer exeellent-P. Berfelz, B. Speiran, A. Oampbell, I. Brown, L. Gorsalitz. 1+. HOUSTON, Teacher. 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