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VOL. 44 NO, 29
BRUSSELS, ONTARIO. THURSDAY, yANUARY 20, 1916 W. H. KERR, Proprietor
To Farmers
You would not think of letting
productive land lie idle. Is
your surplus money worldog
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 $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 1832
PAID-UP CAPITAL - $ 6,500,000
RESERVE FUND - 12,000,000
TOTAL RESOURCES aver 90,000,000
BRUSSELS BRANCH
F. H. Gilroy, Manager
New Advertisements
Call of the Empire.
Local—C. H. Besse.
Local—John Currie.
Looal—Geo Edwards,
Loaal—W. a. MoOr•aoken.
Nor sale—J. W. Morrison.
Strayed—Geo. Nicholson;
2e days' sale—Richards & Co.
20 days' sale—A. Laitoh & Son.
Alter the Grippe—F.-R. Smith.
Boar for aervme—,Tames Nichol.
Assignee's sale—W. S. MoKereher,
Notice to. Creditors—W. M. Sinclair.
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Istria Reins
Atwood
DONALDSON— TORRANCE.— A quiet
wedding took place at the house of
Andrew and Mrs. Torrance, of Wal-
lace, in the presence of only the im-
mediate ,relatives of the bride and
groom on Tuesday afternoon, Jan.
11th, when their daughter, Miss Bessie,
was united in marriago to Wm.
Donaldson, son of Jas. and Mrs.
Donaldson, Atwood. The bride was
attended by her sister, Mise Elsie,
while the groom was euliported by bis
, Ralph L e. J e.c
�ouatuv ceremony
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Was p Thinned by Rev. Mr,.11iillyard,
Linuwel. The grnoin's gift to the
bride was a handsome cheque, to the
beideeutaid a cameo locket, to the
pianist a locket and to the groomsman
a pair of gold cuff • links. Bride and
groom . left on the 5 30 train for a
honeymoon trip to Detroit and other
pointe.
Conservative Aseoriatiott . of the
Township of Elena held their annual
meeting in the Musie Hall, Atwood.
Attendance was gond considering the
weather and condition of the roads.
Addresses were given by H. B.
Morphy, M. P. ; Mr, Birmingham,
organizer, Toronto ;• Hugh Richmond,
County President ; William Bell, Rev.
Me. Shaw, and other faithful workers
of the township. Officers elected are
as follows :—President, Adam 'Wil-
loughby, Atwood ; 1st Vice -President,
'Titninaa McFarlane, Atwood ; 2ricl
Vice•President, Win. Rolman, At-
wood ; Secretary - Treasurer, 0. J.
Wynn, Atwood.
Jamestown
James Simpson, who has spent
several years in the West, is visiting
his father, J. Simpson.
Andrew Pollock, who has suffered
from a severe attack of pneumonia, is
improving we are pleased to state.
The Women's I»stitute will meet
in Victoria Hall Thursday afternoon,
Jan, 27th. Mrs. John McE•ven will
introduce the subject "Public Pro-
priety". All those interested in Red
Cross work are expected to be present
as the Circle is assuming the work of
knitting and sewing.
This week Chritopher Wright, Kyle-
viile, Sask., who has been visiting re-
latives and old friends here, left for
Toronto where he joins an Artillery
brigade expecting shortly to go
overseas. His numerous friends in
this locaiity wish him a safe return
after duty doing for the Empire.
The faun of W. H. Kerr, Brussels,
located on the North Boundary of Grey
township, has been sold to Jas. Mc-
Cracken, of the same locality, who is
now in possession. Purchaser should
do well on the farm as he is a hard
worker and a thrifty goer. We wish
him success. Noah Bowman, who is
now on. T. R. Bennett's farm, has been
the tenant for several years. Mr. Mc-
Cracken had the Belden faun rented
for the past couple of years. Thos.
W. Jacklin has come back to it from
Wroxeter.
Last Friday evening, under the aus-
pices of the Women's Institute, "The
Minister's Bride", a comedy by some
of Brussels young people, wasplayed
here. The success of the evening was
most gratifying and the large audience
was kept in constant good humor by
their wit and jokes. The trials and
tribulations of the newly married
couple caused much langhter. Joe
and Mrs. Crabb amused the audience
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Al Leitch
& Son Craobrook
20 Days'
Stock -Taking
Commencing Thursday, January 20th
Redpath Granulated Sugar per cwt. $7 o0
Milverton and Exeter Flour " 2 90
Hunt's Best Flour i 3 00,
Victor Oatmeal (the best) " " 3 00
Specials.
5 lbs. Rico for 25e.
7 lbs. Victor Oatmeal 25c.
2} lbs. Prunes 25e.
2 lbs. Raisins 25e.
2 lbs. Currants 25c. tr'
4 lbs. Epsom Salts 25e. t'
7 lbs. Sulphur 25c.
6 Bars Laundry Soap 25c.
Re(, 40e B1'k or Gr. Tea 35e.
Reg. 85e. " 80o.
Reg.
20c Tiger Brand Sal-
mon 17e.
Reg. 25a Maple Leaf Sal -
won 23e.
3 Cans Spick and Span (bet.
ter than Dutch Cleanser)
for 25e.
Canned Corn, oro Peas and To-
matoes per can .10c.
Reg. $1.00 Lanterns for 75c.
Reg. 85e. Gal. Anti -rust Wash
Tubs fisc._
Reg. $1 25 Leather Halters $1.
Reg. $1.00 Axes for 90c.
Reg. 850 Axe Handles 25e.
Reg. 25c Axe Hand les 2 for 25e.
Horse Blankets, Flannelette
Blankets, Underwear, Felt
Shoes and all Rubbers 10 per
cent discount.
Reg. 25c 14len's Heavy Sox 21c.
Reg. $1.25 Ladies' Knitted Un-
derskirts 98e,
Reg.
for $7.50. Ladies' Raincoats
Reg, 50e Men's Mitts and
Gloves for 48e.
Reg. 750 Men's Work Shirts 69o.
Big Reductions on Sweater Coats, Remnants of Flan-
- nelettes,, Wrapperettes, Prints, etc,
Produce taken as Gaeh.
A. Leitch & Son
Phone 52o CRANBROOK
by their many domestic grievances.
There was nota' dull part in the dif-
ferent scenes. Tho chorus, solos and
recitation were thoroughly enjoyed.
Mrs, Charity was the capable ac-
companist, Proceeds amounted to
$44,00, which will be used for Red
Cross purposes, Institute wishes to
thank the Company for the fine pro-
gram. Concert closed by singing the
National .Anthem, A tasty lunch was
served at the close to the visitors at
the home of George and Aire, Eckmier,
Ethel
Service. in the Methodist church
next Sabbath evening will be in
charge of Robt. McKay.
The entertainment 'The Minister's
Bride", announced for Monday open-
ing last had to be _postponed owing to
inclement weather. No date is ar-
ranged yet.
AUCTION SALE POSTPONED TO FRI-
DAY.—On account of the cold and
stormy day last Tuesday the Auction
Sale of Farce, Farm Stock, Imple-
ments, &c., at Robert Bart's, 9til Con.
Grey, was postponed until Friday of
this week at 1 p. m.
Thursday evening of last week a
good time was enjoyed at the Social
in the Township Hall under the ane-
picee of Roe's Church Epworth
League. A good program was given.
Rev. Mr. Johnson occupying the
chair. Lunch was served. $8.00 was
taken in the offering for the Red
Cross.
At the meeting of the Women's In-
stitute held at the home of Mrs. Pol-
lard Tuesday afternoon of last week,
there was au attendance of 82. Miss
McDonald, President, occupied the
chair. A fine address was given by
Mise Powell, Whitby, on 'National
needs today and after the war."
Special music was rendered by the
members. An offering of $6.00 was
taken for the Red Cross.
lar PRIZE AND SILVER OUP.—A t the
Western Dairymens' Association Con-
vention at St. Marys last week Ethel
Cheese factory sustained its reputa-
tion by winning 1st Prize for October
White Cheese, scoring 96.49 points.
Mr. Brown also got the Oheete Buyers
Silver Cup for highest scoring cheese.
This is the second year in succession
for holding the cup. Congratulations
over the good record.
A former Grey township resident is
here for a holiday visit in the person
William Brown, Miami, Manitoba.
He went West 25 years ago where he
has prospered. His youngest son has
enlisted as a chauffeur or engineer
and is now in England and expecting
to soon go to the front. Mr. Brown,
the visitor, is a brother to Deputy
Reeve Brown and Thos. Brown and
all sons of the late Robert Brown, a
former well known resident of the
loth Con.
Row MAY PROVE FATAL.— Scott
Milne, foreman of the Milne & Sons,
Limited, lumbermen, of Tomiko, was
brought to North Bay, Thursday
night of last week, in a precarious
condition with his head badly gashed,
as the result of a blow front an axe
' he
Frank Leviers. 1delivered byFra
as-
sailant was arrested and before Magis-
srate Weggar pleaded guilty to the
charge of inflicting grievous bodily
harm but was remanded fora week to
see whether Milne will recover or not.
The injured man is no relation to our
former residents although nts nithou h of same
name.
CAR OF
Royal Household Flour
Bran and Shorts
just arrived and will be delivered
to any part of the town.
Good Potatoes and Salt
Always on hand
Ring 'Phone 43 and we will be at
your service for anything in our
line.
It J. McCracken, Grocer
A. Social liivetiing will be given,
mtd r the
auspices of the Ladles's Ait
of the Methodist church, on Thursday,
27th inst., in- the Dilworth Ball,
Everybody will be welcome Attend
attic, enjoy a fine social time Refresh-
ments, will be served... Admieeiou 15:
and 10 cents,
Farmers' Institute was held here on
Tuesday afternoon and •evening of
last week and was fairly well attend-
ed. President Amos: Smith was in
the chair. Mr. Shaw addressed the
meeting in the afternoon and the dis-
cussions were good. At the evening
session short addresses were given by
Secretary McArthur, Rev. Mr. John-
son, Alias Powell and A1r•. Shaw, solos
well rendered by H. Mould anil H.
Menzies, Over $13 00 was received
from the evening collection for the
Reti Cross.
George Dobson, a former well
known Etbelite, writing from Tessier,
Sesk., on January ]2th sirs
MR. KERR.—I enclose herewith postal
note for $1.00 I n cover year's subscrip-
tion to THE POST. We enjoy reading
your weekly' edition and trust you
may long be spared to continue the
good wink. We are having our first
colcl spell of the Winter. The mer-
cury for the past few days has been
hovering around the 600 below zero
mark• That's pretty cold "but of
course yon don't feel it." Kind regards
to all.
Bluevale
Last Sunday Rev. Mr. Thompson
preached at.iaruestown,
Last week Peter McEwen, 2nd Con„
of Turnberry, shipped at Gorrie 0
sleigh loads of hogs that netted
$1197.00.
The house and lot of L. Ruttan, in
this village, have been sold to Air.
Smith, Lucknow, who will move to it
in the near future. Mr, and Mrs, Rut
tan will remove to Brussels where they
have purchased a home in a conven-
ient part of the town. Old friends
wish them well.
HOPE FOR IMPROVEMENT.— Jno.
Musgrove, who was operated on at
Toronto 3 weeks ago, has not been
getting along as favniably as his
many friends would wish. He took
pneumonia and had quite a backset.
Another operation will likely be
necessary as a bowel trouble was dis-
covered in the first operation. Robt.
Alusgrove is staying with the sick
matt. We hope for speedy conval-
escence.
The first recruiting meeting ever
held in Bluevale took place in the
Foresters' Hall last Friday night and
attracted a large audience. Major N.
T. Sinclair was chairman and the
speakers of the evening were, Rev. D.
Perris, who spoke on the broader
issues of the war and George Spotton,
who dealt with tate question of person-
al responsibility of the young men
and their patents. About 30 soldiers
were present from Wingham and
Wroxeter and a number of them con-
ttibuted enjoyable solos to the pro-
gram, while Mies Mitchell gave an ex-
cellent recitation, idThe Ordeal." The
appeal for recruits at the close of the
meeting did not win a respone at the
time but the meeting will no doubt be
found to bear fruit in the future.
()ROSS BROS. DECEASED.— There
passed away on November 23rd last,
a man greatly respected in the person
of Thomas Oross, brother to Mrs, A.
Bruce, of this locality. He died at the
parsonage of his son-in-law, Rev. Mr.
Irvine, Methven, Manitoba, aged 82
years. Mr. Cross was born to Co.
Cavan, Ireland, of Christian parents,
and was converted to God under the
ministryof the late Bev. James Har-
ris. Twosone J. T. of Fresno, Cali-
fornia, and\
for V. M. Orose in the' State
of Maine and 2 daughters Mrs, (Rev.)
S. 0. Irvine and Mrs. H. Whitworth,
of British Columbia, survive. There
are also 16 grand children. On New
Year's Day John Cross, of Palmers-
ton, also a brother to Mrs. Bruce,
went to his reward, after an illness of
only 2 days, in his 84th year. The
latter pante from Iceland to the town-
ship of lllaryboro', Wellington Co.,
where the family home was establish-
ed. Funeral service was conducted
by the Anglican and Methodist minis-
ters before the remains were conveyed
to the cemetery at Bethesda, where
other relatives are buried. His faith-
ful wife and a son and a danghtee sur-
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vive, A cousin of Mrs, Bruce's,
a Mae. Brady, of Palmerston, also
answered the roll can, aged 66 years
and was buried at Palmerston on the
lith inst. A husbaudand family sur-
vive.
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LITERARY Socretry,—At the last
meetingof theLiterarySociety,held
Jan, 12h, soe alteraions anaddi-
tions wee e wade to the list of officers
previously announced. In recognition
of their valued services to the Society
1;i110e its inception, Miss 0, M. Messer,
Toronto and A. L. Posliff, Wingham,
were elected Honorary Presidents.
Honorary Council will consist of :—
W. H. ase,, (former President
Farmer's institute) ; Mrs. Robert
Black, (President Women's Institute) ;
Mrs. 0. Tate, (Secretary Women's In -
:dilute) • Robt. Musgrove and Milton
Smith, (School Trustees) ; Mrs. J. W.
King, J. F, McCracken. Other offi-
cers for the year aie :—W. I4. Haney,
President; L.S. Windt, George Mc-
Donald anti R. Shaw, Vice -Presidents;
Mary Duff, Secretary ; Ij:obert N.
Aitchesun, 'Treasurer ; C. Duff, Cor.-
Secietary. Some changes in the poli-
cy of the Literary Society are an-
nounced this season. Meetings will
be held fortnightly instead of weekly
as heretofore and the night of meet-
ing has been changed from Wednes-
day to Friday in order to make it.
more convenient in .several 1'eepects.
The meetings will therefore be held
on the Following nights throughout
the Winter :—Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18,
Mar. 3, Mar. 17 and Mar. 31. Winter's
programa are being at ranged by three
rival committees, headed by three
Vice -Presidents and the meeting on
Friday night of this week, which is in
charge of bir. Winch's Committee, is
expected to set the pace for the sea-
son. As the program is a lengthy
one, audience is requested to be in
their places sharp at 8 o'clock for the
opening number by the Royal Phil-
harmonic Orchestra. Addressee will
be given. 1. W. King will speak on
"Current Events" ; A. L. Posliff will
give a lecture on "The growth of
Politica in Canada" and Clayton Duff
will speak on "Aims and Ideals for
our Literary Society." There will also
be a new pantonine and songs, duets,
and instrumentals will be given by
some of the best musicians in Blue -
vale.
Moncrieff
Alf, Machan, Lot 31, Con. 15, will
hold an auction sale February 2nd,
with F. S. Scott as Auctioneer.
Walton
Friday evening of this week "The
Minister's pride" is to be presented in
the A. O. U. W. Hall Walton, by a
company of young people from Brus-
sels, under the auspices of the Wo-
men's Institute here. Proceeds will
be devoted to patriotic purposes.
The play is interesting, amusing
and backed up by good sense. Help a
worthy cause.
At the Annual Meeting of Duffs
church everything was found to be
very encouraging. A. B. Bruce was
rof.
chosen nn the Board Managers e s
as
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successor to Archie McCallum. An-
nual report showed a very liberal
spirit to the various financial projects,
commendatory to both pastor, Rev,
Mr. Lundy, and the congregation.
Morris
Champion Bros., North t Lot 21,
Con. 6, have announced nu Auction
Sale of Farm Stock, Implements, &c.,
with F. 8, Scott, Auctioneer, for
Thursday, January 27th, at 1 p. m.
The farm has been sold hence the sale.
Three sons of W. 0. and Mrs. Thuell,
with Brussels
6th line,have enlisted
niz :—Roy,Fred,and Joe.
Company,
Mt many families make so large a
contribution for the sake of the old
flag.
Township Council re -appointed last
year's official at same salaries, They
also granted $10.00 to Sick Children's
Hospital ; $25 to Huron Co. Ohildren's
Aid Society and $100 to the Red Cross,
the latter largely saved by the ac-
clamation election.
Three of the Champion boys, viz
Harry, Roy and George, 5th line, have
enlisted with Brussels Company of the
10iet, Huron Battalion. The two
latter are already in uniform and
Harry will don the King's colors after
Champion Bros. Auction sale on the
27th inst.
Selgrave
SURPRISE AND PRESENTATION.—The
pastor of the Belgrave circuit, Rev.
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r. Parnaby,was roc f
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genuine sur rise party
Thursday
evening,
Jan. 13th, when the friends
from the Brick Church appointment
to the number of 80, invaded the Par-
sonage and with an evident desire to
show their appreciation played the
part of poste and hostesses in true
Canadian fashion. After singing
"The Maple Leaf" J. H. Irwin was
called upon for a reading and proceed-
ed as follows :—DEAR PASTOR,—We,
your friends of Brick Church appoint-
ment, meet here this evening to enjoy
an hour together with you and to ex-
press our regard for yourself and Mrs.
Parnaby, We assure you of our
heartiest co-operation in your efforts
for the cause of God, the community
and the Church, so near your heart.
We now ask you to accept this robe
(whereupon a magnificent fur robe
was placed upon Mr. Parnaby's knee)
as a reminder of our appreciation of
your labors and services amongst us.
We trust von may be cheered and
fortified against the storme of Winter.
Following the presentation the pastor
expreeeed his deep sense of gratitude
to the friends for such a spontaneous
and generous expression of their good-
will and kindly thoughtfulness. The
friends, together with their pastor
and wife, spent the evening in social
amusements and enjoyed the occasion
very much. A bountiful lunch, pro-
vided by the visitors, was served and
Brussels Studio
OPEN
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Of each Week
After January 27
BabyDay
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Saturday, January 22
Photos of Babies 2 years and under
will be taken Free of Charge.
Don't forget this.
Free Bros. StudBenioasele
the spirit of good fellowship was
manifest. Brick church folk deserve
credit for this tangible expression of
their friendliness and all concerned
will be benefitted.
Grey
Next Sunday morning 13. F. Carr,
Ethel, will take charge of the service
in Roe's church.
Next meeting of Grey Township
Council will be held on Monday, Feb-
ruary 7th at Ethel.
Joe Kelly has enlisted with the
volunteers and will train at Wroxeter
for this Winter, He will make a
good soldier.
At the Annual School meeting in S.
S. No. 8 Ed. Fulton was re-elected
Trustee for the ensuing term. This is
his 6th year,
At the Council meeting the town-
ship officiary of 1916 was re -appointed
Jno. N. Lamont succeeds the late J.
K. Brown as Sanitary Inspector.
Chas. and Mrs. Armstrong, of Shel-
burne, Out.. were visitors for a few
days at the home of James and Mrs.
Armstrong, 9th Con. The gentlemen
are brothers.
David Lamont, Melita, Man., is here
for a short holiday visit, He is the
picture of good health. Mr. Lamont
is a son of Mrs. Angus Lamont, 7th
Con. and is always welcome,
Owing to the storm of Tuesday
Robert Barr's sale, 9th Oon., was post-
poned until Friday afternoon of this
week. The Farm, Farm Stock, Im-
Clements, &c., will be offered for sale.
A quiet wedding was solemnized in
Monkton on Wednesday, Dec. 22nd
when Duncan McNabb and Miss
Mary Knipe were united in marriage.
The ceremony was preformed by Rev,
A. E. 'Doan. The newly married
couple will reside at the groom's farm
in Grey township.
The annual school meeting of Union
S. S. No. 12, Grey and McKillop
townships was held in the school
house with Charles Case as Chairman,
Owing to the proposed removal of
Alex,uckersmith two
Soutar ou ar to T
trustees were elected viz. Wm. Dun-
canson and George Williamson.
Wood contract went to John McNeil
at $2,25 per cord. Robert Coutts is
the Secretary -Treasurer of the Board.
' A happy event, always full of in.
terest took place at the home of Mrs.
T. Calder, "Sunny Acres," Innisfail,
Alta., on Thursday afternoon, De-
cember 30th, when her youngest
daughter, Miss Agnes, was united in
marriage with William Simpson,
Rev. J. Shoett performed the cere-
mo
ny The b
ride was becomingly
at-
tired In a gown of white pussy -willow
crepe de chine, while the bridesmaid
Mies Margaret Fisher, wore a gown of
white. Arthur Simpson supported
the groom. After the ceremony, din-
ner was served, Mr. and Mrs. Simp-
son leaving an the South train. May
their joys be many ie the wish of many
old friends of the bride in this locality.
MARRIED.—In the church at Estlin,
Sask., Rev. Mr. Ingram performed the
marriage ceremony between Robert
Stanley Evans, of Grand View, Mani-
toba, and Miss Carrie Isabel, second
daughter of Hugh and Mrs. Stewart,
of Estlin, Sask., formerly of Grey
township, After supper had been
served in first-class style the happy
couple took the train, amidst showers
of rice and good wishes from a large
crowd that assembled at the station to
see them off on a honeymoon trip
which included Regina, Weyburne,
Saskatoon and other points before
taking up housekeepinging on the groom's
fine farm in Grand View district
Manitoba. Many good wishes will be
accorded Mr. and Mrs. Evans for a
happy and prosperous life.
THE LATE MR. HOWLETT, — The
funeral of Mr. Howlett, of whose
death brief reference was made in last
week's POST, took place to Brussels
cemetery on Tuesday afternoon from
the home of his son-in-law, Alex, Bar-
ron, lath Con., and planed alongside
wife and daughter Minnie, who died
27 years ago near Leadbury, McKil-
lop township. Rev. Mr. Lundy con-
ducted the service. blr. Howlett
came here to visit from Swift Current,
Sask., where he resided with his son,
arriving the Tuesday before Christ-
mas. On the way down the old
gentleman caught cold which devel-
oped into pneumonia and pleurisy
causing his demise on Monday even-
ing of last week. He was 77 years
and 2 months old. Mr. Hewlett's
family consists of 2 daughters (Mrs,
13arron, Grey township, and Mrs. Jno,
Thompson, of Dunelm, Sask.) and 3
eons Jno., of Dunelm ; George, Rice
Lake, Sask., and Roy, Lloydtninster,
Sask,) It is 14 years since deceased
went West, Mrs. Howlett was a
sister to Peter, Jacob and Chris. Bar.
rows, of McKillop. The subject of
this notice had intended visiting other
relatives in the United States had his
life been spared, He was respected
by a large circle of Mende, was a fine
old gentleman and was a Methodist in
church affiliation.
Don't forget the Auction Sale at
Alonzo Heath's, Lot 20, Con, 15,
Grey, Tuesday afternoon next at 1 p.
M. Sale urires:weed as p'roprietor's
lease s ex
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ANNIVERSAWV. — The anniversary
sermons of Union Methodist church
will be preached on Sabbath, January
23rd, by Rev, D. Wren, Brussels, a
former pastor, at 10.30 a. m. and 7 p.
m. His themes will be "The Sover-
eignty of Man" and "We'll Nev-
er Let the Old Flag Fall," • Spe-
cial ofeilegs will be taken. On
Monday evening following a Fowl
Supper will be served in the basement
from 6 to 8 o'clock, followed by a •
choice program. Addresses are ex-
pected Pram Revds. Wren and Doan,
Monkton ; solos by 0. J. Pink, Lon-
don's beet tenor ; readings by the well
known Cyril Hays, London, and local
y i
talent. This will give an A 1 bill of
fare. Tickets will be 50 and 25 cents.
This anniversary is looked forward to
with much interest so don't miss it.
Oranbrook
Next Sunday afternoon Rev. J. W.
Johnson, of Ethel, will be the preach-
er in the Methodist church.
An old and worthy resident of this
locality passed away last Monday in
the person of Mrs, John Cameron.
She was 81 years of age. Funeral
took place Wednesday afternoon to
Cranbrook cemetery. Fuller notice
will appear next week.
Friday evening, 21st into., an enter-
tainment will be given in Long's Hall
in aid of Red Cross work. Rev. Mr,
Wren will givea lectureon "Britain."
There will also be a literary program
given by local and outside talent.
Oorne and help a good cause. Admis-
sion 25 and 16 cents.
Wroxeter
Wm, Carter spent last Saturday in
London.
R. B. Harris and Misses Gertie and
Annie Harris returned to Toronto on
Thursday.
Harry Chamberlain, and Stanley
Halliday enlisted this week and will
train here.
Robert McKer•cher, who 19 teaching
near Harriston, visited at his home
here over Sunday.
Jno. Douglas and Miss Mina Doug-
las, who have been on the sick list, are
now improving.
Miss Kate Hazlewood is suffering
from a sprained wrist, the result of '
a fall nn the ice last week.
Y. P. S. of the Presbyterian Church,
entertained the soldiers of the village
at an " At Home", in the basement of
the church Monday evening.
A tea was given by Mrs. Jno.
Hamilton, Airs. J. R. Wendt and Mrs.
W. M. Robinson at the home of the
latter on Tuesday afternoon. A
charge of 10 cents was made, the pro-
ceeds being in aid of Red Cross work.
On Sunday afternoon a Patriotic
service was held in the Anglican
church. The in traininghere
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attended in a body. Churcwas
suitably decorated with flags and
bunting and a large congregation pres-
ent. The rector, Rev. Mr. Roberts,
gave an excellent discourse taking
his text from 1 Oor. 16 : 13, "Quit you
like men, be strong."
BRUSSELS BONN ROLL
Huron Battalion
Following are the names
of the
young nten who have donned the
colors of the ging in connection with
Brussels Company of the 181st Bat-
talion of Huron County :—
W. F. Scott (Lieutenant)
D. S. Scott (Lieutenant)
Ronald M. Sinclair (Sergeant)
Fred, Cox
Reynold Barkley
Hugh Campbell
Roy Thuell
Wm. Oppensiser
Stewart Fox
Elgin Porter
Melvin Shiels
John Johnston
Wilfrid R. Clark
Steven Thibidean
Nelson Agar
Percy Thuell
Fred. W. Burohill
Lyle McCracken
Anderson Black
Thomas Savage
Edward Bann
Fred. Haynes
Fred. Hillson
Joseph Rowland
George Timmer
Clarence Bennett
Fred. Hestia
Edward Ryan
Fred. Thuell
Joe Thuell
George Champion
Roy Champion
Ben Snyder
Gordon Cameron
John McLauchlin
A. R. Mustard
J. F. Ronhan
R. M. Burton
E, G. Rankin
A. H. Milligan
Harry Champion
Stanley Rutledge
Church union has been carried in the
Presbyterian church, The majority for
uoiou with the Methodist and Congre-
gational churches according to official
figures announced was 51,086 In vot-
ing this year not one class of the church
returned a majority against union in any
synod. The members of the sessions
gave a majority of 3,o26 for ; communi-
cants, 33,o79 for ; pastoral charges and
mission fields, a tnsjority of 78e for
union,