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The Brussels Post, 1916-1-27, Page 1VOL. 44 NO. 3o BRUSSELS, ONTARIO. THURSDAY, , ANUARY 2,7) Iglb W. H, HERR, Proprietor New Advertisements 9nhndare-Jas Pox Piga for eats -R. Durrie Wood work -S, T Pbiin,. Nedra -Family Thee Ire Morley wanted -'1'13 a Pnp r. Bring them bnalc-Ti1n Pen.. O1e1ring rate -E. 0, Dunrord Conoort-tiecru111nd tongue; Steve for S Kele-R . R M taoloir. Gobbler wanted -.1 A , IfiN yr r, Annual Report -Book of Neva ootid, gnnuat bfeeting-Rara1 Telephone do, Bt .t.`irt Walton There is a lot of sickness and the doe- torsmild ministers 14413 buoy, J no. Our1ie, free the West, was visiting his brother-in-law, Wm. Robb of this locality. The choir of Duff's (dome' were de- light fully entertained at the home of Jas awl Mrs. McLaughlin. The' -Song Service at the Methodist church Inst Sabbath evening was a Moot enjoyable eervice alai at traded a lame ,iongeegat ion. Genrge Barrows, .of Milk Lake, Albe'la, has been renewing old friend- ships .in this locality, JIe is a son of the hate Simeon 13t131'11WH. We ate pleased to state that: WM.. Robb, who had been qnite ill with pneenirwia, is able to he about once mo a and will soon be as hearty as ever we hope. Red Cross moorings on Tuesday in A. 0. U. W. Hall ate iucreaeing in in- terest and attendance. Come and do your "hit" week by week, and never let the old flag' fall. This iv„ek \Pan Shnldire, 4011 of Adam S1)0l010e joined the ranks of the 161st Battalion at Brussels. Good boy, Billy, we hope your example will. stir up other young then. The young People's Guild of the Presbyterian Church have closed a campaign for new members. It was most successful, 33 being enrolled as new members, giving the Society a strong membership of 70. They are planning "big things" for 1916. upeci To-Night lurPict e Show "Nedral, In 5 Reels Written by the famous author, Geo, Barr Mo. Onnuteed to l One thetest miesnthis besuutifnl' play. Watch for rho posters. Week after next, anothor good ono "Via Wireless" 2 Shosysi- 8 to 0 80 and 9 45 to 11. Admission 10 and 15 Ota. Sabbath' iiext'•Rev, George `Jewitt, Bluth, will preach' anniversary ser- ntiiue in Iho Methodist ehnvches on Wait(in ell'Qgit! Rev. R. A. Lundy, Rev. 11. W, Oraik,. John Watt, Duncan Johnston, Rev. D. Wien anti A, Hislop have been ap- pointed a Recruiting. Committee for Walton and .r, . 'V n r t v ,t trG Y, TheW't t r or I Women's Institute will go to Winthrop Friday evening of next week when they will present the play "An afternoon Tea in a friendly village". Proceeds in aid of Red Cross. Belgrave The annual meeting of the .Presby- terian church was held on Tuesday. Reports showed a good year and the outlook is enoonruging. Officers ware re-elected. Larel MEMBERSHIP.- Woman's Missionary Society of Knox church met for their regular meeting in the school room of the church on the 18th inst. An interesting feature on the program Was the presentation by the Society of a Life Membership, Certifi- cate to 14148. W. H. Ferguson as a token of appreciation for' valued ser- vice to the Society as Secretary for 15 years. She was also made a charter members Mrs. (Rev.) Boyle addressed the recipient in a' few well chosen words and Mrs. A,. 'T. Cole made tete presentation. Mrs. Ferguson al- though taken by surprise, replied in terms of appreciation and thanked all for the honor conferred also for the much valued gift, which would be held as an honored treasure. Refresh- ments were served after which the National Anthem brought the meet- ing to a close, NEWSY No'ns.-Rev. A. M. Boyle was at Lucknow Thursday of last week preaching the induction' sermon of Rev. Mr. Reid, formerly of Londes born'. D. Sproat attended the funet- al of the late M. Y. McLean, an old friend, at Seaforth last Monday. -"It never rains but it pontes" is the experi- ence of Rev. Mr. Parnaby. The kind friends of Belgrave left 20 Backs of oats at the Parsonage stable, the other night as a gift. The parson's horse as well as its owner no doubt "feel their • " a o ts. It Wait a thought- ful deed. -Next Sunday evening Rev. Mr. Pa'ncthy's subject will be What the King dreamed." -Tuesday of last week Rev. W. J. Smith, Toronto, was a visitor here. Be is engaged in Social Service won k, Annual meet- ing of the Ladies' Aid of the Metho- dist church was held Tuesday after- noon. Following officers were re- elected :- President, Mrs. George Procter ; Vice -President, Mre. Chas. Procter ; Secretary, Miss B. Hopper ; Treasurer, Miss Scandrett.-We re- gret to report the passing away of Anna Margaret Barbour, beloved wife of Henry J. Mcolenaghan, after a long illness, in the Wingham hospital on 4 6 4 a a 4 4 • • A r • a s 4 4 a, • • 0 e f • e • • 4. • • • 4 4 e • a • 4 • 4 • • e • • 0 • • • • • e • s • •• 4, • • • • e • • • • • •• • ••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••• A. Leitch & San, Cranbrook • 29 Days x !•• Ad -Taking Sale o Thursday, January 20th ;ti?x'ommencing f<1, • a • • • m , e 8 4 4 a 5 IUs, Rice for 25c. Reg. $1.00 Lanterns .for 7513.. 1 7 lbs. Victor Oatmeal 25e. Reg. 85c. Gal. Anti -rust Wash 2z lbs. Prunes 25c. Tube 65e. 2 lbs. Raisins 25e. Reg. $1.25 Leather Halters $1. 2 lbs. Currants 25o, Reg. $1.00 Axes for 900. • 4 lbs. Epsom Salto 25c. Reg. 35e Axe Handles 25e. 7 ibe. Sulphur 25e. Reg. 25e Axe Handles 2 for 25e. • 6 Bars Laundry Soap 25e, horse 13lankete, Flannelette • e Reg. 40e 131'k or Gr. Tea 35e. Blankets, Underwear, Felt e Reg, 35c. " 80e. Shoes and all Rubbers 10 per • Reg. 20c Tiger Brand Sal- cent discount. e mon 17c. Rog. 25e Men's Heavy Sox 21e. Reg. 25e Maple Leaf Sal- Reg. $1 25 Ladies' Knitted Ma- roon 23o. derskirte 98e. Cane 3 Snick and Span (bet- Reg.$750 Ladles Raincoats • ter than Dutch Cleanser) for $5,00. e for 25c. Reg. 500 Men's Mitts and eCanned Corn, Peas trod To- Gloves for 43e. /mattes per can 10e. Reg. 75c Men's Worlt Shirts 69e, • Big Reductions on Sweater Coats, Remnants of Flan- s• nelettes„ Wrapperettes, Prints, etc, Redpath Granulated Sugar per cwt. $7 00 Milverton and Exeter Flour 2 90 Hunt's Best Flour 1 3 00 Victor Oatmeal (the best) " 3 00 Specials i ♦ Produce token as Cash. • • A. Leitch & Son I Phone 5210 CRANBROOK a Sunday Jan, 230. .Sherri 20 years, 7 months and 14 ditye old end was a flee woman. Ftmerel on Wednesday afternoon from her parental hone, South Kinins, to Wingham' cemetery, Simmia =ARMs: -One of the best and largest recruiting meetings and of most interest held in Huron 00. was on the programeam here Monday y night. , N'ov Sinclair, win ham occupied the chair. Hallawell filled with an attentive audience, in - men in kahki from Blyth, Wroxeter fund Wingham. Dr. Red- mond and Rev. J3ibbert, W nghaw, and Col. Oombe, of Clinton, address- ed the meeting. Vocal selections were given by Sergeant Windsor and Pte. Pennel, and Miss Della Mitchell, Wingham ; recitation by Joan Ve- nt/Man,Wingham, captivated the audience with "The March of the Cameron Men" also "We'll never let the old Flag fall." At the close 6 young mein donned the colors, viz :- W. 17. Scott, Janes McCallum, Riot), Fay; Dick Jones, Harry Dye and Mr. Price. A Reetuiting office will be opened at once in Belgrave if 25 names can be secured. Delmore Russel Abraham left for Huntsville this week. J.•Mulligan, Wingham, spent Sun- day with friends here, Mrs. J. Fraser is visiting with her sister, Miss E. Fleming Wm. and Mrs. Willis, Teeswater, visited with friends here on Sunday. Sacrament will be observed in the Methodist church here Sunday, Feb. 6th, Rev. Mr, Congo is holding revival meetings at Melntosh Presbyterian church. John and James Lawrence, William Abraham and George Marshall have enlisted and are training in Teeswater, oodwork Painting WITH the increase of floor space we have opened a Wood•woi k and Paint Shop where in ad" dition to Blacketnititing all classes of Woodwork Repairing and Repainting will receive our prompt and careful attention. New work at reasonable prices. Quality and Workmanship unsurpassed by no other. Implement repairs carried in stock and all orders now left will insure an early shipment. Estimates. and prices cheerfully given. Call at the - Plum Blacksmith Shop Miss Minnie Campbell, Fordtviclr, visited with her 011018, Jas. Douglas. The many friends of Ales, 11. J, Douglas aro entry to hears she is i11 aBnrs M, Wtn. Ring, Whitechureb, is visiting with her sister, Mrs,McGro- gan. 'rite Foresters held their anttual Oyster Supper at the home of A. Lin- coln Thureday night, 11 very enjoy- able time wee spent. The Women's. Miilaimtary Society or the -Presbyterian. Church will hold their meeting on Friday afternoon, Jan. 28th. at the home of MIs. Jssseay, The Women's Iuslilnte held their monthly meeting en Salm'day Jan. 22nd in the Hall. Mrs. hes, Douglas gave a helpful paper on ":Ilousehold Emergencies", A practical paper by Mrs. R. Jeffray nu the "Practical Girl in the rural District", followed by a solo, rendered by bliss Nellie Baling'', At the close of the meeting yarn was distributed among the members. Wroxeter NEWSY NOTES -Mrs. John Leckie, who has been visiting her son, George, for some time, left for Loudnn last week. -Charles and Carroll Earner, Carrell, Man., are guestsof their uncle, Jno. Earner, Howiek.- Ray Carr spent Stmclay in Brussels. -Miss Florence Rae assisted by Miss Annie Anderson, conducted the Y. P. S. in Presbyterian chi -web Snoday evening. Subject was .Amusements that are worth while." -D. Fisher was a visi- tor in fVinghaui On Monday. -Al- though but short notice was given, there was a large attendance at tate Recruiting meeting held in Town Hall, Thursday evening. W. S. McKee eller occupied the chair and the speakers of the evening were Lieut. Col. Combe Clinton, D, Groves and Rev. Mr. Diamond, Winghao, and Dr. Fow- ler, Teeswater. Neil White, T. G, Hemphill, J. R. Gibson and Revs, Lackiand, Wesley and Roberts were appointed as a recruiting committee. The speeches were interspersed with solos by J. R. Gibson, Pte. J. Kelly and Misses Hazlewood and Town. Pte. Wm. Cornwall also assisted in the progrron bya patriotic c redden . Meeting was brought to a close by the singing of God Save the King" and three hearty cheers for the sol- diers in training here, Two more re- cruits have since been added here, Wm. and Harvey Westlake. -Miss 3. Black is the guest of relatives in Tor- onto. -Rev. R. S. Lackland, pastor of Methodist church, preached an ap- propriate sermon to the soldiers bore who attended the service in a body on Sunday evening. -Many friends and parishoners of the Angli- can church will regret to learn of the death of Rev. T. A. Wright, Brant- ford, a former rector here. -Five eons of Mrs. W. J. Mitchell, Howick, Fred., d'+4'+++++•t•+++++++++4'++++F+++'Z'++++++++++++++++'4•+++++++4+ + LSALE BIG CLEARING OF ALL + + + + V WinterQoods 4. 4. By Reduction in Price + of all Heavy Goods Overcoats, Fur Collared Coats, Sheep Skin Lined Coats, Readymade Suits, Heavy Underwear, Sweater Coats, : Winter Caps, Mitts & Gloves Heavy Shoes, Overshoes and Rubbers, • Celebrated Peabody and Wal- ker Overalls and Smocks• •+ + Liberal Reduction on all Hartt •H • • ei• +++ Shoes in Stock. Sale commences Saturday, January lath - For 20 Days only 0340570 P. S. -Don't forget our Tailoring Department when you need an np.to- date Suit: 1 have on hand a full line of Blacks, Blues, Greys and Browns that will pay you to look over before placing your order elsewhere. E. C. Dunford + • + +401"0++++++++++++++ +++++4+!4+I'44 +++++4.+++++++ Win„ Harry, Robert and Frank Westlake have enlisted and are trebl- ing here. Not many families have is. apolded to tete call of the Empire as loyally as the Westlake's,- . Mies Mabel Mitchell is spending a few days in Toronto, -A meeting of those ir- t@ ea eaTemperanceie work was held in the Presbyterian church on Monday evening. Oranbrook Tug LATE Mas, JNO, CAMERON. - Last week Tel' Posy made' brief re- ference 10 the demise of Mrs, Jno. Cameron, a highly esteemed resident of thea locality for the past40 years, Deceased was hero in the town of Paisley, Scotland, on February 31d, 1832, hence was neatly 84 years of age. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Me. Ooinb and when 9 year a of age, along with the other members of her father's family, earn + to Canada ill 1841. The Came/so, huffily, who re- sided im the ease Seottidh town, eror- eeci the Atlantic nn the same vessels, 9 weeks and 8 days bean consumed in Lha voyage, before landingatQtlebee. For a 9eat' the McComb folk lived in Hamilton, moving to the 14th Con., Township of Blaulifo'd, Oxfotti Go., then known as the Queen's bush, Bit•. and Mrs, Cameron were married on March let, 1855, and commenced the laborious task of cleat ing an 100 acre farms of its primeval timbers of giant maple, elm anti beech. On this farm all the members of the family were hoe!). 11) March 1875 the Cameron fancily came to Grey township por- chasing the fine farm propetty at Ora bl'l ok where the auld folk con- tinuously resided until called to Mau - Edon in the skies. 111r. Cameron pre- deceased his life partner by 7 years. Mrs. Cameron's decease was not an unexpected event as evidences of the earthly tabernacle being dissolved were apparent. The 9 children were est the bedside when the translation took place. Mrs. Slemmon, the only daughter, arrived from Pasqua, Sask., the day after deceased took to her bed. The surviving members of the family are :-James, John, Wil- liam, Matthew, Rev. R. F., Allan and Thomas, (all of whom reside in this Io ality except Rev. R. F., whose hone is at Georgetown,Ct.,) and Mrs, Slemmon referred o. Jno, Mc- Comb, Blyth, and Mrs. Craig, Mortis township, are brother and sister to the subject of this notice. The funeral took place on Wednesday, Rev, 13. L. McCulloch, deceased's pastor, con- ducting a very appropriate service after which intelteent• was made in the family plot in the cemetery here. Six sons were pallbearers, Mrs. Cameron was greatly beloved. She was genial, kindly, industrious, hospi- table and above all God-fearing. Her husband and family were large sharers in wifely thoughtfulness and 'motherly love. Her long life will be a most pleasing and inspiring memory. Grey Grey Township should supply 60 recruits to stand by the old flag. Reeve Livingston and Deputy Reeve Brown are in Goderich this week do- ing duty as County Councillors. John and Mrs. Holmes, Molesworth, spent Monday with P. J. and Miss Bishop. Mrs. Holmes is a sister. Ernie, son of Robt. Cochrane, 14th Con., has been havin a rewith tine measles but will awrestle non be o. k. we trust, We are pleased to report thatlMiss Jessie Alooek 14th Con, who has been on the sick list is improving and will soon be convalescent we hope. John McKinnon and children, of Fort Willis are here for a holiday William, i visit at the parental home of the former, 14Irs. John McKinnon, Slh Con. Mac. is known to ahuost every. hody in the locality. George Welsh, of 8t. Pauls, Ne- braska, was here on a visit with rela- tives and old friends. He is a son of the late Joseph Welsh, who lived on the 3rd bon. of this township 35 years ago. Peter and Abram Bishop are 00001)10 of the visitor. The 200 acne farinof the late Lachlin McNeil, lith Con., has been purchased by J. M. Knight, who is now farm- ing 450 Acres, having 100 acres reuted. He handles a large number of cattle on account of having ample pasturage. °ABD OP THANES.- We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness std sympathy in the recent illness and subeqendemise of the late Elijah Howlett. It will not soon be forgotten. A. AND MRS, BARRON AND FAMILY. r Last Sunday James Webster, an old resident of Kinloss township, died at the advanced age of 85 years. He was a cousin to the late Robert Pearson and James Pearson, of Grey township. The fettered was on Wednesday, James Pearson, sr., Jno. Pearson and Mrs. Win. Bremner attending, Burial was made at Lucknow. Mrs. Robert Stenphenson, of Zion City, Illinois, came to attend the funeral of her father, the late Elijah owlet e Howlett, She is a sister to Mt s. A. Barron, 16th Con„ and was a former resident of McKillop township. After her marriage she lived in St. Marys, Ont,, for some years. Mr. Stephenson is deceased several years. Geo, Ber- irows, of Milk Rive', Alta,, was also at the funeral. Re is a nephew of de- ceAae(1, ADDRJ:SS AND PRESENTATION. -The Portage La Prairie, Manitoba., Even- ing Review gives interesting parti- enlars of the presentation of a fountain pen by the Roth Rebekah Lodge of Odd Fellows to Pte. Wesley Art- strong, eon of James and Mrs. Arm- strong, Oth Con., who is a member of the 45th Battaiiion. Mrs. Thos, Hall ren appropriate ria address1 d an a pp p to following instrumental musical nmubers. The recipient, who is a 3 linker, made an appropriate reply, Lunch Was served and the balance of the evening spent in social amusements, Pte. Arm - ++++4'+++44'+4'+4.4,4,4.44.++++41} Brussels Town Hall 3 Nights JanJ1 Feb1&2 a -y Sh r� k ad c Talbott Players Wee Auspices of'Reeruitiog League THE LEADING LADY OF THIS COMPANY OF ARTISTS Guaranteed to he a splendid produc- tion by the members of the Recruiting League, Admission 258. Reserved Seats 35e Plan at Fox's Drug Store Come and Help the Boys along. ++4•+++++4•++++4.4•+++++.4.4.4'+++ strong is training in Winnipeg now and expects to shortly go overseas. Zech. McKee. a former resident of Grey and Ethel, was renewing old friendships here during the past week. He is now living at Pomona, Cal. Acompanied by Mrs. McKee they have been on an extended tour. Mac. is a contractor. Morris Champion Bros. Auction Sale, 5th line, Thursday afternoon of this week. Some think the open weather may detrimentally effect the Fall wheat crop. Son. and Mrs. Robb were at Bruce - field this week rttending the funeral of a relative. Reeve Shortreed is at Goderich this week attending the . sessions of Huron Co. Council. Who will be the next Morrisite to don the King's Color's in connection with the Huron Battalion ? Don't forget the Auction Sale of farm stock, &c„ at D.141. Miller's North Boundary Friday after000u of this week. Next Sunday afternoon Rev. Mr. Craik, Walton, will preach a Mission- ary sermon in the Jackson church. Pastor Lvi1l be at Walton. An Auction Sale of farm,farm stock imit m nts cc. is announced by Robt, Craig. 6th line Morris, for Friday, February 4th, at 1 p. ln. F. S. Scott will be the Auctioneer, HYStmeBAL, - A pretty wedding took place at "Sunnyside" the home of James and Mrs. Gibson, Morris, on Wednesday, Jan. 12th, at 12 o'clock noon, when their youngest daughter, Pearl A., was happily marred to George Cole, son of A. T. and Mrs. Cole, 6th line, Morris, Ceremony was perforated by Rev, George Jewitt, after which the guests to the number of about 40 sat down to a dainty din- ner, Bride was becomingly attired in a dainty dress of cream brocade satin with wedding veil and carried a brquet of carnations and ferns. Wedding march Was played by Miss Mary Cole, sister of the gloom The happy couple left on the 4 p, m. G. T. R. for a short wedding trip, the bride travelling in a tailored suit of brown broadcloth. They will visit friends for a few weeks prior to leaving for their home at Frobisher, Saskatche- wan. Again "Sunnyside" Wee the cen• tre`of wedding festivities Monday of last week, when Addie M. Gibson, be- came the bride of Kingsley Atkinson, Hager/Mile, Ont. Aftee partaking of a dainty wedding dinner, the happy couple drove to the Methodist church, Blyth, where the nuptial knot WAS tied by Rev. Geo. Jewitt, pastor of the church. The bride looked charming in her suit of nava broadcloth with large hat t rimmed With et mine and iamb Ries, After the ceremony Was performed the newly wedded couple left on the 4 p. m. train on a short trip before taking up their residence at 13agersville. CALLED AT A Goon OLD Ann. - Early Teesday morning the impera- tive call to which none Can say Nay 1 came to Eliza Kerney, relict of the late Thomas Clark, 5th line Morris, and she passed peacefully away in her 85th year. While a very hearty wont - an in her younger womanhood site had been in failing health for the past few yeare. Deceased was born in Streetsville, Ont„ and was rho young- est daughter of the late Roney Kerney. Site was first married to '4Vut. Leitilaw and on his demise came with her eon to Morris 1,0 her sister', Mee. Little, where they spent a year. On her marriage to the late Thomas Clark, she went to his farm on the Peeve Livingston Warden, Tuesday afternoon Reeve R, W. Liv- ingston, Grey Township, w300 chosen. Warden of Huron Go, for 1916, He was opposed by Reeve Taylor, Hetet,. The Warden aft ' ] lh new Wt t wt burn t B 1- t t eat shoed Township in 858 and came t t 1 n m n 1 t P Grey township with his parents' 44 years see, Warden Livingston has enterer] 00 his 181h year as a member of the Township Council this tieing his 10th year as Reeve. Mrs, Livingston was Miss Teenie McKay and they have one daughter, May. We wish the new Warden a pleasant year of office and feel assured he will leave nothing ntna0ne to discharge every ditty in- cumbent on his official position. 5th line where she made her home up to her demise. Their Children are :-- NI is. -Bins. Thos. Forbes, Wingham ; Mrs. Robert Geddes, Biel line Morris ; Mrs. 344. Stiettoll (deceased) ; Mr's, Jas. Thynne. Mortis; and Thos„ 011 the homestead. Mr'. Clark died 22 years ago and: was buried at tSnnshilie 6m ping 9101118 and 011 Saturday alternoou the remains ol'the sharer of his joys and snrt'OWS was interred talnogside of hila, Rev. Mr, Parnaby, 13 •Igravr, being the officiating minis- ter. Pallbearers were Jno. Laidlaw, inn, Little, Jas, and Wan. Kerney, Robt. Geddes and Jas. Thyuue. Mts. Clark was the last of a family of 7 brothers and 3 sisters. Ale. Clark lead been married twice and Henry the bill riving we of the first marriage lives at Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. \Vnt. is deceased, The subject of this notice was a true wife, affectionate mother audit fleet class neighbor and passed away in the full assurance of the Christiai s hope. Ethel Attend the Recruiting meeting in the Township Hall Friday evening of this week. The Alethodist choit led the praises at Union Ohuroh anniversary last Sunday morning. The Barr farm was not sold at the Auction Sale last Friday afternoon. It is now owned by G, M. Chambers, Blyth. Oue of Thos. Vodden's driving horses had a leg broken recently and had to he shot as no bops was held out for recovery. G. 111, and Mrs. Chambers have re. moved to 13Iyth where Lite latter will care for her another, Mrs, Beattie, whose health is not good. An excellent program of Topics for the Endeavor of Knox church has been printed which should prove profitable. The Society meets Sab- bath evenings. MINISTER'S BRIDE, -The postponed entertainment -The Minister's Bride -will be presented in the Township Hall here on Friday evening of next week. Brussels talent will give the program which is well worth hearing aid seeing. Proceeds go to Patriotic fund. Admission 25 and 15 cents, FIRE. -Stan, Bartley had the mis- fortune to lose all his household furniture in a fire that completely de- stroyed his home in Ethel near the chopping mill early one morning re- cently. The fire apparently' had been smouldeting all night and broke out between 8 turd 7 a. tn, Mr's. Bat tley had difficulty in escaping with the children in their sleeping apparel. Mr•. Bartley i0 in business at Listowel where the family has gone. At a recent meeting of tete Metho- dists the question of elnlr0la improve- ment was disoussed. The plan is to move the present edifice to the lot purchased last year, build a cement basement under church and probably add choir alcove and an porch at front. The intention is to veneer the buildiug with brick later. A businesslike pro- graut of how to finance the project is outlined which looks very feasible. A most desirable property would belong to the congregation when completed, RECRUITING 14 xx nuc .-A monster recruiting meeting will be held in the Dilworth Hall nu Friday evening of this week. Brussels Company of the 161st Battalion will march in a body in the afternoon to Ethel. A splendid program will be rendered inclnaing,addresses by Revs. D. Wren aid:J. L. •aMcGulloch, W. H. Kerr, LL. Stewart 'Scott and others, Musical and literary nnmbeis Will be given. ,Britain expert's every man to do his duty. Meeting will begin at 8 o'el(Wk. DR, FERObsON'S MoTEER CALLED TO THE BETTER LAND. -One of Har- tisnris onost prominentineut citizen died on Monday, Jan. 1781a, 10 the person of Catherine Roes, widow of the late Malcolm Ferguson, who succumbed to an attack of pnettmolia after9 days illness, at her late residence on 'Webb street• The deceased was born at tenseness, Scotland. While quite young came with het perelts to Cana- da and settled on a farm near Cots- wold. Iu 1563 she married her late husband and settled on a farm Lot 95, Con. O. until 7 years ago when they retired to their residence in Har- riston. She was a member of Knox church and was a staunch supporter since the church was ntganized. Her late husband predeceased her a year and a half afro and a family of 4 sons and 8 daughters survive, They are De. M. Ferguson, Ethel ; A. M. Pet go - son, Lot 08, Witte ; Mrs. Me0annell, Minto, North Dakota• Donald, Lot Mrs. Minta; rs, ,loo. McLellan, North Bay Dr. Jno, Ferguson, Kincat•• dine ; and Miss Katie, at home. The funeral, wliicit was held at her home on Friday, Was very large showing the high eeteent she Was held and was led by stet pastor, Rev. Mt', Mason. The pallbearers were intimate friends of the deceased, Win. Lambe, Robe. Reid, Wm. Beatty, ,ll1o, White, 3, Nichol and A, Gillespie.