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The Brussels Post, 1916-1-6, Page 1VOL. 44 .NO. 27 $RUSSELS, ONTARIO. THURSDAY, J4NUARY 6, Igx6 W. H, KERR, Proprietor To Farmers You would not think of letting productive land lie idle. Is your surplus money working for you? If not, we suggest thee• you open a savings account with us. Where but in a good sound Bank can your matey - whether e10 or $10,000 -be set to work earning interest, and, at the same time, remain ab- solutely cafe and.immediately available? 162 The - Bank of Nova. o Sc tis Incorporated 1832 RAID -IIP CAP AL' - 5 6,600,000 RESERVE RAESOURRCES over 90,000,000 BRUSSELS BRANCH F. H. Giiroy, Manager New Advertisements Auotlon Bale -Robert Barr. Pigs for sale -Jesse Wilbee, Hand bag Pound -Tan Poem. Card of Thanks -John Brown, Mone found -Geo. Thomson. Bast Huron Farmer ' Institute. Oar of flour -W. T. McCracken. Reduced Primas -I. C. Richards... Cattle for sate -Joico Bteremen. Boar for Thanks -R. es. A. Lamont, i Irict Clinton FIREaeFire was discovered in the store of tate Morrish Clothing Com- pany about 0 o'clock Sunday morning, and da firemen responded prompt - is isiderable damage was done to bIt was in the workroom t�rand flat that the blaze atart- ithe firemen succeeded im cou- ilit to this section, whei•o oon- ,lable reserve stock was eitored. The large stock of clothing and furnishings on the first floor was also damaged but most] yfrom water. Mr. orrish is unable l to explain x n n tl a cause P Card of Thanks TO THE ELECTORS O8' GREY : LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, -I wish to heartily thank you for the' splendid vote polled in my behalf last Monday, in re-electing me to the Reeve's chair for 1010. I thank you foe the ootupii- ment and hope to prove worthy of the trivet reposed in me. Wishing Grey a fear of progress. Yours truly, R. W. LIVINGSTON. Card of Thanks FELLOW ELECTORS OF GREY : I wish to express sae ni p y thanks ke for the supportaccorded me last Monday in my re-election as Deputy -Reeve of Grey Township. I appreciate your support and will endeavor to always look after your best interests both at home and abroad, Thankfully yours, JOHN BROWN. Iia fire, except that it apparently lel veru' a strive in the workrnnm. Morrish Company ral'l'ied about 000 stook and the lose fe fully coed by insnraioe 1» 111P Pei th, P, Merchants, MI/HM.011, Douilnion,. th American and Queen City Com - res. The building is pruned by F. Powell, and hie loss ie covered by trance in the Perth and Queen Companies. Belmont las Alicia Radford, Chippewa, is ;ing`friends here. ' iso Marie Livingstone, Moncrieff, siting friends hire, •e. Sato Richardson, Toronto, call. n friends here last Week. �t a, Edwards, Miilbauk, is visiting other, Will, for afew days. s e' Blanche 'Irwin has returned 'latter visiting friends in Grey. rt Bremner, Manitoba, is g his mother, Mrs. G. Bremner via het It spe her No Mrs M Annie McGirogari, Toronto, er holidayse • y withher parents s 'Carmich el,andlittledaughter, Bay, is visiting her mother, ergs Bremner, A. Fitch and family have re• boo ehome after visiting her parents,' E. a 'Mrs, Higgins, Bluevale, Th :will be no service in the Pres, byte n church here next Sunday, as Seer (ant will be observed at Mc - Into,, hm'oh. Mr •y ,t nt. Nichol and little son have retu d home to Torontn after spend- ing Bat, weeks with her parents, Wril, and 1';, Lowry. RA; o. The Mond 1V/is borne: Mise Makin Mrs. her pa Miss wee A. t the Mi visit Mi. sever Mr were week Mi+ colic Tues J. Wile the h Wi on It Den ta Mrs' Gnfto viii e ag Har theta wood, Mrs. rn + e of week Ince Vankle a weekf A w commei, being he. The pi Anglican and Ohre; evening, Ladies'. held that; home o . afterrnone Among during tt ler, Thos, Edward Nash. Chris. h their farm last. A A. F. V. Dic by Mr. M Y. P. Set was condo Miss Mary Sanderson. ie Coneecrrl e 1 Wroxeter are was a viaitor in Toronto da kat ng rink was opened on evening. eagle Lovell returned to Col - Monday. i. I•Iupfer has opened a dress - shop at Fordwich. I. Little, Toronto, is visiting nus, R and Mrs. Black. Elva and Kate Hazlewood 'tors 10 Clifford last week t Wells, Blyth, was a guest at e of T. A. Gibson recently. B. Wesley, Newmarket, is her oriole, Rpv. T. M. Wesley. Godbolt, Woodham, spent aye with Mrs. W. 11. Brawn. d Mrs.- Topping, Marysville, tors at Thos. Walker's last Elsie Hutchinson, Fordwich, n friends in the village on td Mrs. Wendt and Miss D. ere visitors in Mildmay over ay. Weir returned to Toronto day where he is attending °liege. mos Goftoi., and Mise Viola ondon, were visitors in the er the holiday, Hazlewood, Clifford, was of his uncle, W. 0. Hazle- a few days. osby Leckie and two child - glitter, spent a part of last r Mre. Gen. Leckie. rtley and family returned to Hill Monday after spending th Mrs. Wm. Weir. union services. c of v i n prayer se v sea, ng on Monday evening, is in the Presbyterian church. 'eras and children of the !lurch had an At Home las Tree last Wednesday hi of the Methodietchurch monthly meeting at the Mrs. Stooks Wednesday those who have enlisted past week aro Jno. Ring - :wage jr., Anderson Black, 00, Beverly Nash and R. ata and family ova ff a am yin do t in 'Turnberry on Thursday inanity has since moved to nn's residence just vacated Iatt. of the Presbyterian Church ted on Sunday evening by ibson, assisted by Alex. The subject was "What 4•+4•i•••1••+••h•f••1•• •4••'F•+#4.5+•44+•+• • • THE CASH SHOE • • •+ +•+•+* 4•i.• eeee •• STORE • Red red P rices Follow? fered at commencing on January , auar y Y 8t Hockey Shoes, Ladies' al HeavyRubbers, ,Mens a Felt Goods of. all a kinds. A few BI tnl rets, left which We a►•e". cle • • One Saskatchewan Robe, large siz • R. in Shoes P or RubbersP relit • P bone 4 7 x Richards • +•44,!•444 44,s1.4.+41144+4401.••• ng goods are of - Reduced Prices d Gents d Boys ' ringCost. at t $$•75. tly done. 00 • Mies Maggie Anderson Ilea. gorro 10 Oaetleeen and Miss Pearl to Dunnville whet e they Lake up their professlon.of teaching, A number Ppm here attended the funeral of the late Robert 1i'ox on Sunday afternoon terrnoon at Brussels, Tie wits a former resident of Lire village and very highly esteemed, Cranbrook Jacob Fischer, is ae St, Thomas. Mrs. Chapman, Fordwich, le visit- ing her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Fischer. Ernest limiter, of Meaford, is home for a holiday. He is to good steady goer. The pastor will occupy, the pulpit of the Methodist .church next Sabbath afternoon. Misses Switzer were bore for vaca- tion from Parkhill and Brigden with old friends. Mrs. Jno. Coates moved to the Mc- Dougall property and H. Sma•lldou to the Coates house this week. Nurse Baker has retnrned to Port Huron after an enjoyable holiday visit here at the parental home. Visitors from the West well known here and always welcome are Will. Campbell and his sister. Mrs. Londe- burry, of Assinbola Will, and Mrs. Long and Tames Long, McCrory, Sask. The Red Cross Sewing Circle which met on Thursday was a decided suc- cess. Many holiday visitors were pre- sent. During the meeting as the ladies sewed violin mucic was provided by Messrs, Gorsali'tz and Jack Siena mon ,1'7Lhe1. Lunch was served at the close of meeting. Proceeds of flay amounted to $18.40. Of this euro the pupils of S. S. No. 1 donated 33 50. in coppers to aid the work. The interest shown by the men, revealed by their presence, was greatly appreciated. Everyone will be welcome again, Morris Earl Anderson, 5th line, has gone to Clinton to take a term at the Business College. Commercial and Stenogra- phy will be the .course he purposes following. As he is a °lever young than he should do well and we wish him success. Eleca ENEAL,-On Saturday, January lst, a quiet but pretty wedding took place at the home of Wm. Dark, when his oldest daughter, Miss Mary, was nnited in marriage to Henry. Howe, only son of David Howe, Molesworth. Rev. Me. Mann officiated. The happy couple left Tuesday morning.for, their home on the groom's fine farm in Wallace township. • Their many friends wish them long years of hap- piuees and prosperity. JAMES MOCAULAY DECEASED, - Tuesday word was received by New - eon McCauley, 6th line, that his fath- er, the late James McCauley, of St. Marys, had passed away. The old gentleman had not been well for years having suffered two strokes' of paraly- sis. Funeral takes place Thursday but as our township resident bas bee having a shakeup from the grippe he will not be able to gsons 7 . g o (4 of estand4 dao whom live in the � V ) 4 ghe tees, in addition to the mother sur- vive. Mr. McCauley had lived in St. 1Vlarya for past 14 years being a farm- er in Blanshaid township prior to that. He was a member of the Pres- byterian church and esteemed by a wide oirole of friends. He was 67 years of age. WEDDING BELLS. - At 11 o'clock Monday morning the residence of Jas. and Mrs. Speir, lith line, was the scene of festivity when their daughter, Miss Carrie L., became the bride of W. Gar- field Dunbar, a well known young farmer near Ethel. As the Wedding March was played by Miss Elsie Dun- bar, the groom's sister, the principals took their places in the parlor and were united in holy wedlock by Rev. A. J. Mann, B. A. Bride wore her travelling costume of navy bine with. k i❑ and wasunattended. bloc sat hat tt tt Geo. Dunbar sang "Love's Corona - t" r register ee bein i ter Corona- tion" as thew being signed, 1, After hearty congratulations were over the 40 guests sat down to an ex- celleotdinnet. lir. and Mrs, Dunbar took the ,afternoon. 0. P. R, train at Walton on a two weeks' wedding trip to Toront°, Prescott and other East- ern points. On their return the young couple will take up residence on the groom's tine farm cm the 80 con. of Grey township. They commence warmed life ninler favorable auspices and with the hearty good wishes of a wide circle of relatives and friends. PRESENTED WITU A WA'.rctx.-Sat- uilday evening last Pte. Wm, Forbes, 3rd line, who hart enlisted with the 110h Bttalion, Stratford, was waited upon by a few friends at the home of James Kerney and presented with a fine. watch. Address was ,read by John Thyme andWm, &emu present- ed the gift, 141i. Forbes made is good reply, A social time was afteward enjoyed in music, dancing, lunch and soca! chat, The visitor is ty,, sou of Sober; Forbes, of Norris township, We wish Private 1+'orbes-the best of health, fitst•claes luck itt dodging 'Hun bullets ami sht•a 5nol and a safe (AIM! to Morris township, Following' is the address :- To WILLIAltf FORIIES,- We, your friends and neiglubots, ap•. lreciate the stand yoohave taken to oin the ranks and show your loyalty to the Onion Jack, the flag which has braved a thonsauti years the Motioned he tweeze. No lucre nobledecision L b could -fly physically etrong young man snake at this Lime when one Ilm- pile is enga^ed in the most terrible struggle which has been recorded itt anal of hetet' -a 1r lr the annals war tvhnc y must be fought" and wonb suit rave c b. aby young •rutin as yourself. . It must be a source of much eatrafaation to our brave Oauadiau Minister of Militia to see ed many sous of Canada ready and Willing to lay down their lives, it need be, in defence of I.he libel ties which we enjoy Mal enable ,bin+ fntpre getter•-- abinne to be like ue, free from Prussian tyranny and m111t40e0.. We cannot lot the occasion nI your pareirag pass without showing in some small way our appreciation of yt:ur sucril-lee and we beg of you to avrept this small token expressive of our regards, and we hope that if you itre,.etalted to go to the .battle 'frnot, dial the I,ord will be with you olid bring you back in safety to home and friends. Ethel Miss Elizabeth Hall is, visiting vela. lives in Tortilla). 13. S. Otter's new harness shop in the Jsrante• bloolf, is quite a busy spot. At annual school meeting Thee. Brown was elected School `,Trustee to take the place of 3 no. K. Brow», de- ceased. School resumed after the vacation under the direction of Aliases Mc- Clelland and McArthur. We wish the two Mime a good yeitr, In a change of Wetness Robt. . G. Barieliec noes owner of the Chambers stook of general tiwiabandlse and the latter takes Mt. Bator's' fine farm on the deal. Onngrafultitlorts are extended to Garfield Dunbar and bride and the hope expressed that in their new home many hearty, happy,, healthy years maybe enjoyed. A cleating Auction Sale of Fatut Stock, implements,- &c , ie announced by Robert Barr on Tuesday, 18th inst, at 1 p. urn See advt. in this week's issue as Sale will be a good one. The Women's Institute have a sup- ply of yarn on hand and anyone wish- ing to do knitting for the soldiers may procure yarn from Mrs. (Dr.) Fergu- son. Grover Gill, our hustling drayman and local merchant and Mrs. Gill and Beryl spent their New Year's 'vacation in Toronto at the home of Mrs. Gill's sisters, Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. Spring- field, Annual meeting of Ethel Cheese factory will be held Saturday after- noorrof this week. The statement of Auditor McDonald for past year's np eratious may be read on page 5 of this issue; We are sorry to see S. S. Cole drop out of the Township Council as he made a good representative. His seat will be taken by Archie McLean, a biaw Scottie from the South, by aro means a stranger to•a good many folk about bere. Tuesday afternoon the annual meet- ing of Knox church Woolen's Mission- ary Society was held. Good report was presented showing cash receipts to be the best yet, viz, • $95.00. 01d officers were re-elected. Mrs. J. K, Brown is President and Mrs. (Dr.) FergueonSecretary. Don't forget the Patriotic entertain- ment to be given in the Township Hall here, Monday evening, 17th inst., at 8 o'clock, ruder Lhe auspices of Ethel Women's Institute. Bruasci s yntung people will present the ,play, The Minister's Bride," which is said u beuse. bewell worthyof a full use to Admission 25 and 15 cents. Next Tuesday afternoon the WO/li- en's Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. Wesley Pollard, at 2 30 o'clock, to bear Miss M. V. Powell, Whitby, who is a good speaker. A musical program will also be given. Miss Powell will also speak at the joint meeting in the :Ball in the evening when an offering will be taken to aid nurcilase of Red Cross tdateriai. itt,. Barrie will address the men in the Hall in the afternoon and again at night. Good program of music. Walton On the evening of Thursday, Jan. 20th, the Women's Institute, Walton, have arranged for the presentation of the Winch talked about play, ''The Minister's Bride" by Brussels talent, Gathering will be held in the A 0. U. W, Hall, Don't forget the Fanners' Institute meeting in the A. 0, U. W. Hall, Thursday afternoon and evening of next week. W. C. Barrie, Galt, will be the speaket. In the afternoon Miss Powell, Whitby, will adcleessthe ladies in the school house and speak at the joint meeting iu the evening, 000D WORN„ -During t.heutonth of December the'Wow en's Institute and Red Oross'Anxiliary of Walton, raised the sum of $77.00 front the following son'ces:-Teas, 35:1,00'• titillation by Methodist ehnrch raised by Patriotic Ooncei t, 3232.10. A shipment of Hos- pital suppliee valued at 374.00 %vas for- warded 10 the Red Cross Society, 'Hy- men Hy u n Hale London Ont, Now that r a Int N the holiday season is past the ladies are looking forward to greatet inter- est tieing taken in this noble work. The Anxiliary will beglad to supply yarn y a'n to anyone who wishes to knit who are unable to attend our sewing bees. - FINE SUCCESS.- Snccessful Anni- versary services were held in the Wal - t.011 -M0117o0101' church on Sunday, Jitittltit•)> tend. Rev. David Wren, M. A., t. he popular pastor of .Brussels, officiated at both services,, Church was tilled in the averring and all were delighted to listen two such able ells-. courses, The rev. Gentleman spoke on the line of efficiency for service in the church,, the sovereignity of roan and Christian privileges, in the rural dis- beicLs, We hope to hear this most atilt preacher and genial expounder of t u again in tb near future On It u l l tin n ale t t e. Monday everting the ladies provided an excellent fowl supper, one of the hese in the history of the church The mingling of Mende from all churches v e sattfea ureof the v tnin . tasnrla t t f ee 1 % „ Mrs. Doherty, of nfr r th h s 1 He r was ° Y, y , elocntionistfot^tae evening' and ion - 1 det•ed Iter pieces in a veru able man- ner, Little Maegnei'ito 'Balfour who recited Lessons from the war, is very: abttaotive and expressively re- cited to the delight of the large gath- ering, Rev, R. A. Lundy gave a brief address calling attention to the fact that the social life has need to be de- veloped in the church, Seaforth quartette did excellent work. Sea - forth a I o tt r e n be justly proud in having a quartette of such worth, The num- trees given were appropriate and were heat Lily applauded, Messrs. Beattie and lame! sang a duetand bit'. Steath a solo which was much en dyed by all. The rendering of "Lead Kindly Light” and "]Then' the Roll is called up yon- der" was most fitting for the °masion, The anniversary is the beet the Metho- dists have enjoyed for years at this appointment, Proceeds amounted to $83.00, due to the faithful co-operation of paetor and people. Jamestown Don't forget the Minister Bride,' Friday evening,14th inst. Fainters' Institute meeting will be helcl afternoon and evening of Satur- day of this week at Victoria Hall. W. 0. Barrie, Galt, will speak. Miss Powell, Whitby, will address the Women's Institute at A. Simpson's home in the afternoon and will be on the evening program at the Hall. Be sure and attend as both speakers are good, Moncrieilf Congratulations Reeve Livingston. Now for the Wardensbip. The annual meeting of thecougrega- tion of Knox church will be held Jan. 12th. Miss Lula McDonald has resumed work as teacher of the school here. She was at Stratford for the holiday. Farmer's Institute meeting will be held a week from Friday at Mon- crieff, 12th inst.' Two sessions after- noon and night. F. M. Scott, Toronto, a 'former teacher of Monerieff school, was ,a welcome visitor in this neighborhood over New Years. A large number of neighbors and friends spent a pleasant social even- ing at the home of J. W. Sanders, 14th Con., New Years Eve. Grey Miss Tessie Jermyn was home from Toronto for a holiday at the parental home, 9Lh Con, ' After a holiday at home Lewis Whitfield has returned to the Business College at•Toronto. Remember J. W. Sanders' Auction Sale of Farm Stock, implements, etc., on Friday, 14th inst. Mrs. James Basting, North Morn• ington, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Richard Robinson. Miss Beatrice Whitfleld, who has .been laid up with the measles, is mak- ing a good recovery we are pleased to state. Mrs. John Dillon, 10th Con., is not in good health by any means but we hope a change for the better is not distant, Edward Garvin offers his well local• ed plot, la miles South of Brussels, for sale. Read his advt. onPaB e 4 of this issue. • School was called off this week. in S. S. No. 1 owing to prevalence of measles. It will resume next Monday morning as usual, Chas. Lake is home from the West for a visit. We are always glad to have the old boys come back to spend a few weeks amidst old scenes. Oenrlair and Mrs. Phippen and daughter and Tindall and Mrs. Rit- chie, Wingbem, were boliday visitors at the home of R. Carr, 3rd Con, The pupils of Miss Jennie Rands department of Clinton school present- ed her with a very neat leather bound travelling cloak on the closing day. Reeve Brown, who had a DeputyR n w, close call the honors has been laid ]for h up with the' grippe but is able to get about again, now. .He enters upon his 5th year as Deputy and was 4 years at the board prior to hieFpp romotion. PRESENTATIoN.- Friday. tnoDec. 31st, friends numbring 76 r more stet at the home of Geo. Mrs. T nston 1st dine and M oh , Grey, and after an interesting pro- gram presented their son, Pte. John Johnston, who has enlisted with the 161st Battalion being recruited from" Huron County, with a Bible, silver wrist watch, gold Waldemar chain and knife and silk kerchief. Rev. Mr, Johnson, Ethel, was chairman. Presentation was made by Andrew McLennan and Louie Frain, while the address was read by Andrew Jacklin. A brief response was made by the recipient. Lunch was served and a pleasant social evening set. departure B fate manyindeed were e the good wishes exprssed for the safe return of the soldier boy, who is a splendid type of our Canadian man- hood. Following is the address : E, 0oMRADE :-We,our friends D d neighbors, have Ayour here this New Year's Eve of 1015 to show in some alight degree our appreciation of the honorable and noble decision you have made to serve King and Empire in this irnur of diiest need. You have answered to the call and we, cannot do otherwise than express our admiration. We realize that you have fully considered the seriouenese of the situation and are prepared to abide by the consequenee0. As a military organization and as individ- nals, our soldiers have the conseien- tions satisfaction that our Empire is waging righteous war. We have l a with c entered the eonfliot wt a .lean hands and [according to tate traditions of our forefathers on the field of battle, un- til victorious and we finally emerge o the cause of tend' and Freedom is a firm and lasting made secure b y a Peace, ourtweeds shall not be sheathed. As you, our son, brother ra comde, havedoned the uniform, we wish you ;narked success in your nt;lttnry life and hope that the Great Gd(l, of All will gttard you, Prove. East Huron Farmers' — of st t. r In � t e Following le Lhe program of Supple- mentary Meetings of East Huron Farmers' Institute ;- Fordwich, Brown's Ball, Thur. Jan, 6 Molesworth, Orange Hall, Frig " 7 Jatneetotvn„Victotialall Sett. ” 8 Bluevale, 0. O. F. Hall, Mon. " 10. Elhel, Township Hall, 'rues. " 11 1loncrieff, School House, Wed. " 12 Walton, A.0,17.W. Hall, Thus. " 18 Winthrop, Oeider's Hall, Fria " 14 Harlock, School House, Sat. " 15 lielgrave, O. 0. F. Hall, Mon. " 17 Speakers will be W. 0, Barrie, of Galt, and Miss M, V. Powell, of Wbieby. Meetings will commence at 1.30 and 7.30 p. m. A Musical Program will be arranged for the evening gatherings. P. A. MCARTHUR. AMOK -SMITH, Secretary. President. denpe always lends a listening ear and will be your . Strength and Shield, May the precepts of this Bible guide and comfort you. We ask you also to accept this wrist watch, waldemar chain and silk kerchief ae tokens of our good -will. We shall miss you but are proud to make the sacrifice, That you will return to your home, unsecu- red, having f.ithfully discharged your duties as a soldier, is tate prayer of each and all. 'Signed on behalf of your friends and Roe's League. AN- DREW.JAOKLIN, ANDREW MCLENNAN, LOUIE. FRAIN, ALES. CARR. W. A. Stevenson, who is teacher at West Lorne, Elgin Co., was home for Christmas vacation and appears to be well suited with his position. At the annual school meeting in S. S. No. 8, Oliphant Smith was re-elected Trustee. To prove how fine a point is reached the wood contract was secur- ed by Wm. Lowe, at $2.67 per cord. Caretaking will be in charge of 0. DeAitneot Goon CALF. -A. B. McLean, lath Oon., Grey, purchased from P. R. Leeming, McKillop, a handsome young Durham calf, for which he .paid the sum of 3100.00. The price indi- cates the quality of the calf and Mr. McLean is to be congratulated on bis purchase. $airy and Mrs. Tindall, of Nee- pawa, Man., are here for a holiday visit. The former is a brother to Mrs, Jam. Brown and his wife was a form- er' n resident of he 9th Con. in the person of Miss Mary Habkirk. It is 29 years since Mr. Tindall went West, They are well remembered by the: older residents. MATRIMONIAL. -0n December 29th, 1916, David Davidson, son of Thomas and Mrs. Davidson, 11th Oon., was united in marriage to Mise Ethel Lydia, daughterof Frank and Mrs. Rittwage, of "Hill Farm', Hiliaboro, Sask. Rev. D. B. Millard, M. A., tied the nuptial knot. Dave's many old friends in this locality wish him and his bride a long, happy, useful life with no small share of prosperity. Mr. Davidson has been in the West for a number of years. The Epworth League of Roe's Church will give an entertainment in the Township Hall at Ethel Thursday evening. Jan. 13th. This is the out- come of the recent contest held d in the church by the members of the League and will be given by the losing side iu that contest. The audience, however, will not be the general public, as might begathered from the i g ttem in last week's POST, but will cone's; of members of the League and al the visitors who attended on either i e d� during the contest. Lunch will be' served at the conclusion of the pro- gram and a silver collection will be taken in aid of the Red Cross. DEATH OF HECTOR MCQUARRIE.- Tile removal of an old and well known resident, in the person of Hector Mc Quarrie, camewith startling auddeti. nese and called out united and deep seated sympathy for the bereaved. Deceased died at• the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eneylene Pringle, in the city of Denver, Colorado, (whither be and Mrs. leicQuarrie had gone last November in the hoof aiding pe dt g inthe improvement of the latter's health) ab 6 a. ne on Saturday December 18th, after a very brief illness of lagrippe and this working in conjunction with thehigh altitude caused death from heartfailure, deceased passing peace- fully away in his sleep, ilfr. McQuay- rie was the third son of Hector Mc- Quarrie, of Loch Bain, Cape Breton Ieland, and was born March 8th, 1841, but would pias for a much younger man. In IBo,rr , along with his father and brother, Daniel, now of Brussels, he came to Grey township settling on Lot 12, Oon. 4• From then, a mere lad of 14 years, be resided continuous- ly on the old homestead, The subject of this notice was united fin marriage to Miss Elizabeth Armstrong, at, Kin- cardine, 47 years ago, and she 5 daughters (Mrs. J. G. Wallis, England Mrs, W. F. Sttetton, Brussels ; Mrs. Entylene Pringle, Denver, Ooh. ; Mrs, L. A. Wright, Carberry, Man. ; and Miss Gladye, Bruesehs) and a son (.W. L. McQttarrio, Saskatoon) survive. The funeral took place from the home ofn W. P and Mrs. Stretto v 11 B Ue3els last Friday afternoon, the service be. in g .conducted by Rev. A. J. Mann as - tested by Rev. D. Wren. Interment was made in Brunets cemetery, Pallbearers were VY, L, MaQuarrie, Obas, MoQuarr'ie, Wm. Artnetrong, Rdwarel Harrison, W.11'. Stratton and Joseph Armstrong all relatives of dee ceased. The late Mrs MrQnarrie was an industrious man of upright habits, splendid constitution and by thrift tend preseverance had made a corn, Portable home which many friends en- joyed. He was a good provider ; a most indulgent and generous husband and atelier ; alt adherent of the Pres- byterian church and a Liberal in. polities. The bereaved are accorded the sympathy of a wide circle of old friends ut their unlooked for sorrow, McKiillop New Oounnil will meet in the Calder Hall, Winthrop, o11 Monday next ab 11 a, m. I3ipevale Reeve T. K. Powell will be the oc- cupant of the chief seat of honor for 1916. At the annual school meeting on Dec. 29th Robt. Musgrove was re- elected Trustee. Friday of last week Jno. Musgrove, Turnberry township, was operated on for an obstruction of she stomach. He was accompanied to Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, by A. H. Musgrove, M. P, P. Operation was a serious one. We hope speedy recovery may ensue and that Mr. Musgrove may enjoy bet- ter health than ever. SucoEserure OoNoRwe. - The moat successful Patriotic Concert yet held in Bluevale was given under the aus- pices of the Women's Institute, in Knox church, on New Years Eve, Ohutoh was crowded by a holiday audience to hear the lengthy program provided and the prooeede, amounting to $63.85, will enable the Women's In- stitute to continue their Red Cross work with renewed energy. The most prominent feature of the evening was a play entitled "The Spinsters' Con- vention" which was very capably act- ed by a large company in a way that revealed careful training and faithful preparation. The cast was as follows: -Josephine Jane Green, ?Pres. Single Blessedness Debating Sootety) Lillian McCall ; Priscilla Abigail Hodge (Sec.) Mrs. H. Stewart: Calamity Jane Rig - gins (Trees.)Mrs. 0. 0oultes ,• Rebecca RachelSharp tp (Chairman Vigilance Committee) Pearl Walker ; Jet•ush'a Spriggins, Edna Johnston ; BetsyBob- bett, Miss Jessie Holmes ; Violet Ann Rugggles, Louise Wilburn ,• Sophia Stuckup, Laura Rolpb ; Renner Sus. turner Biggerstaff, Mrs. M. Watson ; Frances Beauty -Spot, Mrs. J. Stewart; Other members of Society -Sadie Mc. Michael, Mary McGee, Emma John- ston, Grace Curtis Prof. Makeover, Rev. D. D. Thompson ; Sambo, Hata-a-ea-41111111 Thompson. The play was pieced 101 - ed by an excellent miscellaneous pro- gram including splendid solos by Mr, Match, Toronto, and Mr. Wilford' m Wingha; excellent reading by Mien Ruple Tate ; addresses by Rev. Craw- ford Tate and Arthur Shaw ; a pat- riotic chorus bythe Women's Insti- tute net?- tute ; recitations, readings, songs, eta by a number of others and a beautiful flag drill by 16 young ladies under the direction of Mrs. Tate. Belgrave Friends of Dr. and Mrs.. Guilfoyle were here from Teeswater. Congratulations are in order for the newly elected municipal officiate. Mr. Hopper, of Northern Ontario, Is a visitor with his brother in Morrie township. Mr. and Mrs, Halliday, of Verden, Man., are here for a holiday at the parental home. Reeve Campbell was re-elected in East Wawanosh on Monday. His op- ponent weal', W. Scott. O. W. and Airs. Scott spent New Years at Southampton visiting the former's °opsin, Di'. P. Scott. Mrs. Wm. Oeaser and Miss Mc- Dougall and Master Leslie are visiting relatives in East Wawanosh for a few days. The annul meeting th P e a t g of a Belgrave en Tues- day, Farmer's Club will be held e - day, Jan. llth, at2.30 in the Foresters' Fahr:- ., Adam Tian'._ ay is spending a short twith his pao!t nts here, Be has been in the West r, a_nf years. W. B. Wilkins' a spent a short hotimedawit.h his m ,;her and sister, Mrs. W. K. Whaley and family during the y All numbs ; of the young people the 611, li .a had a social hop on . { Year's ' e at the home of .G Walehedv' Fr:,Scarndeett and Dan, Halliday have retuned e to school at Toronto and Norman Stonehouse to Stratford Normal. Beilgttave Patriotic Society met Monday evening and arranged for a Concert to be g on t given lie evening of February 14th. New Council for East Wawanosh will tweet here for organization next Monday at 11 a. m, We wish them a year of success. Mrs. W. H. Armstrong had the misfortune on Monday to fall by a mistep, dislocating Iter shoulder, She also fractured the bone. James Galley, accompanied by his eider, Mrs. Williams, Blyth, spent the New Year holiday with relatives y in McGillivraytownship. A short series of sermons oti the "Lite of Joseph" will be preached by Rev, Mr. Parnaby, "'The Dreamer" will be the subjec t next, Sunday even. - t Richard and lairs. Proctor ehtertain- ed the Central Telephone staff of Bruese1e at their home last Thursday , report night, All re tamostenJeYable % P ti rue. er u R. Irvine I' son luta been attacei- a ed to the new ren Battalion. in the dapaCity of Lieutena ut. At proximal he has charge of the recruiting station at Wroxeter,