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The Brussels Post, 1916-4-6, Page 1�E ,t, VOL. 44 NO. 4o RUSSBLS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY. APRIL 6 1916 W. H. E.ER'R, Prokrieto7 New Advertisements seat -Tire BT. lit Pipe test -Toa Pose, Pillineryy-idled VlotGeorge Thomson, SSmrn Boy waner Bros. Aµatiosale-Wm. Barron, Poea-Rohr.MeTnggarb. rmel,R Aualoneste-EdmundBnw Esht-they Inman. Eggs for haboting-Peri s . Eggs for erOnirl Hne" Wshee-DM. Mulcahy. Huron Battnlloo-Roaruiting League. g ue. istrt.ct ReWs Wroxeter Mrs. A. McLeod spent a few days in Toronto recently. Miss Oriole McDougall spent the week end in Wingham. Sergeant Roland Nash returned from Montreal on Friday. Donald l?'isher went to Fergus on Tuesday where he will undergo a slight operation. 0. D. Si.rnpson'has accepted a posi- tion at Laurel for which place he left on Tuesday. The soldiers here .entertained the young people of this vicinity to an en- joyable dance in the Town Hall Tues- day evening., Mise Janie Howe left for Brandon, Man., on Monday, where the bas been appointed matron of the Brandon In- dustrial Institute. Howick Mutual Insurance Co, Direc- tors met for their monthly meeting' on Tuesday and put through a large amount of business. Mrs, M.' McLennan returned from Str•athroy nn Monday where she had attended the funeral of her brother, the late Robt. Thompson. Lance-Oorp, Skeff Robinson, of St. John, Que., was home for a few days last week before leaving for overseas. He is with the Canadian Grenadier Guards.' Pte. Jno. Earls, Regina, Sask., and Mies Margatet Earls, of the Western Hospital, Toronto, visited at the home of their parents, Robert and Mrs. Earle, Howick, this week. Tuesday evening of last week an *entertainment of more than ordinary interest and merit was. given in the Town Hall ander the auspices of the Wroxeter War Auxiliary. The chair was occupied by Pte, Wesley and the program consisted of the following numbers :-2 choruses by soldiers ; 2 ,nixed quartettes a drill Bong by the Bantam Regiment 7 lads in khaki ; colo by Mrs. Wesley ; reading, Mies J. Davidson ; - speeches by Colonel Coombe, of Clinton, Rev. R. S. Lack - land and Rev. Dr. Geggie, of Toronto ; Knitting song by young ladies ; tab- leau by soldiets, "Tenting to -night" ; song by young ladies in khaki and flag drill by 17 girls, During the in: ternuiseion the Bunten' Regiment re - Take the Hard V!ork out of Washday THIS MAXWELL "HOME" WASHER takes all the hack -breaking workout of washing. nshin J put ut lha clothes The kite uvashor does the tvoult- eaeier and better -in less than half the time. Delicate fabrics ate, washed and cleaned just as well as blankets, table -cloths or sheets -no tearing or wearing. Maxwell "HOME" WASHER as run- • noiseless and e is light, Y g , nalcslcl automatically Hing, � cut gears make it safe in operet- tion. The 'springs' in the lid make the novel lift up easily. Construeted of best qnalitY O y - cus,ahands mely finished, the INaxwoll insist on gaging 'Homoa Washer.. D. M. Mulcahy Agent, Ethel alized a nice spur far the Battalion Band by the sale of patient ic buttons. Proceeds "4 the evening's entertain- ment, ntertain- i 111, v a�$87.00 is will ne unciikr.i to rvb It be need' for palriot.ic purposes. Wroxeter soldiers went to Wing - ham Wednesday, noon per train and Thursday morning continued their journey to Clinton where the 10181 Battalion was mobolized for the lint time. Sam. and Mee. Willis, London, were visitors here last week having come to attend' the funeral of the latter's uncle, John Willits, Tnrnberry, which took place to the Wroxeter cemetery on Saturday afternoon. Geo. French, Winnipeg, a former busineee man here, was in the village for a few days. fie was accompanied on his return by Mrs. French, who has been spending several weeks with her mother, Mrs, Jno. Gibson. Ether The brick for veneering the Metho- diet church was hauled from-Henfryn yards before the snow got away. Some sand was also brought. The Ladies' Aid -of the Methodist Ohurch are preparing the humorous play "The Spinster's Convention" and expect'to present it the evening of May 24th. A letter from Harry Ames, Arden, Manitoba, written on April let. says :-We cannot get along without Tan Poe' as it keeps us in touch with the homeland so send renewal for 1916. Weather continues cold and backward. We have neither good wheeling or sleighing at the present time: Oranbrook The social evening announced at Knox °beech manse for Friday even- ing of this week, has been postponed on account of the presentation to the soldiers at Brussels that evening. ORANBROOK. SoxOOL REPORT. -Re- port of Sr. Room for Feb. and Murch. The average percentage is given. The star* indicates absence from one or more examination. - Sr. IV. 0. - Evelyn Baker 88, Ross Hunter 84, Earl Baker 78 Jr. IV. 0. -Walter' Knight 81, Johnnie Smalldon 78, Alex. Sperling 72, *Mabel Speiran 84, Sr. M. O. -Harold 'Pennington 78, 'Ger- tie Alderson 67, *Alex. Steiss 84, *Ly- dia Steles 63, *Pearl Schuock 47, *Wil- lie Sinclair: Jr. III. O. -Edith Dark 81, Pearl Alderson 81, Lizzie Berfelz 77, Galvin Cameron 76, Elmer Knight 72, Aimee McQuarrie 72, *Ernest Speiran 70, *Viola Mitchell 65. R. McNeill., Teacher, Report of Jr. Room for the months of February and March. Weekly examinations in Liter., Spell., Arith., Geog., Writ., Lang., ?Melt. and Read. * indicates examinations missed. Ho - noes 75, Pase 00 Sr, II -V. Hunter 89, M. Baker 85, J$, Noble 84, *li', Smalldon O0, *D•1. Locking 64. Jr, 11. --*E, Peininglon 00, *1i. Baker 413, *A. Molntesh 82. Tet Olase - W. Speiran 89, hl. Sperling 80, B. Leitch 83, L, Berfelz78, R, Speiran 70, Ethel Smalldon 74, A. Jeschke 74, 'T. Pen- nington 70, 0. Dark 69, F. Hunter 66, L. Ouuneron 61, *J. McNabb 48, *Edith Sinalldon 47, W. Locking 44, J. Bird 42. Primer Sr, Excellent -h Leitch, J, Noble, L, Jeschke, K. MoNebb. Jr. Excellent -A. Campbell, P. Berfelz, 1. Brown, F, HOUsro , Teacher. Molesworth - A. Doig bits returned from his trip to the West. Mre, J. G. Mitchell is on the sick list but inieroving we are glad to say. 3. and Mrs. Cullen, Galt, are mov- ing unto Geo. Brown's farm, 3rd Con. Grey. Women's Inetitute meeting Thurs- day of this week ab Mrs. Ed. Mit- chell's. All having sewing or knit- ting for Red Cross work are asked to have it in as packing will be done that day, Miss Mabel Mitchell had the mise fortune to have her hands and face severely burned' when the furnace, after putting opal oil on the flee, ex- ploded. Robb. and Mre. Mitchell are both ill also with lagrippe but we hope all will soon be better. Geo. and Mrs. Gibson have very kindly presented an organ to the Sun- day School and Young People's So- ciety of St. Andrew's church and in acknowledgment of their gift the ad= dress on page 5 was presented to them, Bluevale - FINE Trerc.-The last meeting of the Literary Society, on March Met,, took the form or a smoker, but this was due more to a defective stovepipe than a preference by the members for that form of entertainment. How- ever the prevalence of smoke could not altogether cloud the pleasure of the audience in the excellence of some of the numbers provided. Owing to bad weather conditions and othtr reasons none of the speakers it had been hoped to have present could ap- pear so a miscellaneous program was given including splendid solos by. Miss Agnes Aitchison who sang "A Little 1311 of heaven" and P. D. King who gave "I'm off to Philadelphia in the 4lornin' " and had to respond to en- thusiastic encores. Mies Lillian Mc - Dell recited a sermon in negro dialect, "The Projical Sun" which was very amusing and Hugh Siunamon gave a description of the Canadians in the battle of Ypres, entitled, "As Others see us." Harold Thompson sang the popular patriotic song, "Keep the i•+014+++++++++++++++++•t++++s++++++++++++++++++++++++4,4- + +44++++++*++++4 +++++++++4 + + + BELMONTE +++Styllsh + su,mi�tte+ + 4 + $ wish to return our hearty thanks to . the large number who attended our kMillinery Opening and left their orders. + 4 Those who have not had time to see our a++• Choice Stock of Stylish Goods , are asked. to 4. come and see the display. 4. 4 Will do our best to please every customer, + + + 4. Miss E. Inman + s••+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+ ®+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+••r•+•+•+•++ 0 Roses Fiv • Flour Also the Finest Grades of 4•. Clover Timothy � Turnip and Mangel Seed + • • + + At Geo. Thornson's • i•1•••t••+•+••••1'•••••••P••Fr+•••d••4,41+•4•••t••••••••H'F•••••w M Ho'me Fires llurning" MTs. 11. A, 11 Mc - Oall nod 11Iss Lillian 1c all played a piano duel, Jlubenetein's "Melody in F," Miss Al, Duff, and L, S. Winch gave readiuge from Walt. Mason and there were several other numbers. L S. Winch was,the chairman of the evening. Morris THE Posy gives the news, Township Council next Monday. Assessor Miller completed his work teat week. Misses Nichol and McNeil, Listowel, were week end visitors at the home of Alex. and Mrs. hloNeil,.5th line Ivan McArter, son of J. T. rend Dire. McArter, 611 Line, has. been ill with the gripPe but we hope he will soon be as hearty as ever. Alex. Nichol, Oth Line, has leased his 100 acre farm in bit son and will take a rest for a while from fainting activities. We wish Jim success in the management of the plies. Councillor W. H. Fraser was ap- pointed a representative to the directorate of the Board of Agricul- tm'e, a new plan of dealing with mat - tete pertaiutog to Agriculture in Ontario, We are pleased to say that Mrs. Allan Adams, 5th Line, who under- went an operation at Fergie was able to come home and ie making favor- able progress. Many old ft lends hope she will soon regain her vigor. The Trustees of the Miller school, 6111 Line, have engaged Roy Purvey as teacher, at a 13 Mary of $600 per annum, He coni ineured his ,duties last Monday. Mr. Turvey taught near Walton during the past yea". We wish him arid the pupils success. Sunshine Methodist anniversary nn Sabbath, April 16111, when Rev. D. Wren, Brussels, will preach at 3 and 7 p. m. Musical and literary. program Monday evening. Also ad,lresses by Rev, Messrs. Boyle and Wren. Ool- lecbions taken at all the services for church funds. Are you going to take a hand in the East Huron Agricultural Society Field Crop Competition this year ? 7 prizes running from $20 to $4, are offered and no expense if you are a member of the Society. $1.00 will give you the,right if not and also per- mit yon to be an exhibitor at &o - sets Fall Fah. Entry forms may be bad from Malcolm Black, Secretary, Brussels. FARMS SOLD. -Ed. Brewer, 4th Line, has•sold his 200 acre farm to his brother Wm. Brewer, 8th Oon. (Trey township. who will take possession in the near future. One of these farms is the homestead of the Brewer family,' formerly owned by George Brewer, who still lives in the neighborhood, making hie home with his son-in-law Wm. Wilkinson. Mr. Brewer se. is 87 years of age. An Auction Sale will be held on April 14th, of farm stock, im- plements, &c., and Mr. and rMvs. Brewer wilt take a well earned holi- day. The latter's health has not been very robust of late but we hope the change will prove beneficial. $7 000 was the price received for the 200 acres. bins. GEORC0E SMITH DECEASED - Last. Saturday Annie Garvin, relict of the late George Smith, 0th line, pass- ed away to her reward at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alex. McIntosh, Brussels, where she was visiting, in her 82nd year. An attack of lagrippe t eof her demise after 10 was the cause f days illness. She had pneumonia a year ago. Deceased was born in On, Armagh, Ireland, and carne to Oanada when a young . woman. She was united in marriage .to Mr. Smith on September 10th 1855, at Hamilton, by Rev. Jno. Hebden. Made their home on North half Lot 21, Oon, 7, Morris, many years ago, their son still owning the homestead. Mr. Smith died Nov. Sth, 1875. The children are James, Man. ; David, Olanwilliau, Man. ; Joseph, 6th Line Morris ; Wm. 6111 Line, and Robert, Oth Line; Mrs. McIntosh, Brussels ; Mrs, McGee, Arden, Man. ; Mrs. Wm. Thuell, 6th Line, Morris ; and Mrs. George Pratt, Frobisher, Mau. The subject of this notice was a kind, motherly, indue- trions woman who belonged to St. John's Anohurch. She had en- joyed excelent health, Funeral took place Tuesday afternoon to Brussels cemetery. Rev. R. E. Page conducted a suitable sen vice. DIrs. Smith made her home with her son Robert, Mrs, Thomas Mann, Clinton, and Mrs, Joseph Smith, 6th Line, Movies, are the surviving sisters of deceased. Grey A number of horses have been side with distemper. Pall wheat has 0001e through the Winter fairly well. Next meeting of the Township Oouuoil will be held on Monday, 17th inst. Last week's freshet interfered with travel on some roads by overflowing the King's highway for a day or so. Miss Dealt, clanghter of George and Mrs. Spatial), 12th Oon., is borne from a dressmaking corn'se at (liilli). Lorne Addis, of Detroit, was visit- ing here duringthe past week. He is with the Ford Motor Co, hi the eily of the Straits and lilies it, Miss Bessie McDonaldDouall is engaged 118 teacher in the Union on School, 180 Oo, reeentlY taught bRoy Turvey.. Good work is always done by Mies McDonald. W. G. Glassier, formerly of the 11th Con„ has taken a pnsitiol as draughtsman tit the Rotary Press On Toronto.Ha has been in ., in 3amiltonfotthe pest Sew Years. We with him progress in his calling, The Aucbion Sale of Cottle and Brood Sows announced by Jno. Lowee for last Saturday afternoon, at the Genteel Hotel yards, Brussels, was not held owing to the wet weather. It will come off Saturday afternoon of this week at the same plea°, at 2 o'clock, Attend. Miss Jennie Ronde is visiting in Clintonan in Irsun. d W g Maple sugar making has been on the program daring the past week. A cur of choice potatoes is expected at Ethel Station Friday of next week by Robb. McTaggart. See his advb. The farm of L.' Addle, 13111 Don., has berm leased to James Cameron, who has been tenant of the Robert Davidson farm 12th Con. Mr. Gamer - hes taken possession this week. A brother of L. Addle, formerly of the 1311, Con., is doing duty in the Empire's cause at the hunt. His 11111111 is Jl10, R. Addie, Ile was in the Snu(lrern, States for a number of years. Make an entry for the Oat Standing Field Crop, with M. Black, Secretary of East Huron Agricultural Society, Brussels, and share in the 7 good prizes offered, Glance at the particu- lars of the competition on page 4. Lend the way. In the item of last week's 19811e, re- garding the presentation to Roderick and Mrs. McKay, the name of Louie Frain was an error, he, not being i,,resent. The honor of the tesenta- ione fell to William Lowe and Mrs. Jas. Wallace. WHOLESALE FARMING}, -Last week Wur. Bt ewer, 7th Oon., purchased the 2U0 acre farm of bis brother, Edmund, 4th line Morris, paying $7,500 for it. One of the fauns is the old homestead. This gives Mr, Brewer 500 acres, He or one of his eons will move to the latest purchase. SCHOOL REPORT. -The following is the Sebool Report for 8, S. No. 1, Grey, for the month of March. -Jr. 1V. Examined in comp., Read., Writ., and Memory work. Muriel Hoovst 91, Willie hillier 87, *Willie Engel 54. Sr, III Examined in the same snhjects. Russel Grant 96, Jessie Miller 93, Willie Perrie 81. Jr. III. -Bertram Hemingway 86, *Robs. Engel 84, Ernest Cochrane 84. Sr, IT. Examined in the same subjects. - 'Marjory Hoover 88, Margaret Alcock 77, *Norma Hoover 62, **Muriel Mc- Nair 56. Sr. Ist, Examinedin Read., Writ, and Arith. Elva Hemingway 95, *Lena Miller 77, *Arnold McNair 60, *Roy Askin 52, Ida Onohrane 51. Primer, Total 185. -Ethel Davidson 155, *Kenneth Tyerman 80, **Johnny Perrie 30. Average attendance 16.35. JESSIE MENZIEs, Teacher. SCHOOL REPORT. -Following is the School Report for S. S. No. 6, Grey, for March. -Sr. IV. Geog., Arith., Spell., Gram. Total 350. Pass 210. - Edythe Ames 265. Jr. IV. Total 350. Pass 210. -Wilfred Hoy 241. Sr. III. Arith., Mem., Geng., Spell., daily work. Total 450. Pass 270. -Leonard Sinclair 404, *Cecil Hall 369, Thomas Jacklin 276, Jr. III. Arith„ Mem„ Gens., Spell., daily work. Total 450. Pass 270. -Sylvester Raynard 372, *May Jacklin 286. Jr. II. Total 450. Pass 270. -Evelyn Hoy 369, John Ray - nerd 351, Gordon Lowe 283. Sr. I. - Winona Frain 419, Wilfrid Keller 386, Clara Jaoklin 373. Primary. - Ross Lowe 74. Highest marks for perfect daily work were secured by Leonard Sinclair • second highest by Sylvester Raynard. Those marked missed one or more exams. IDA. Fame' Teacher. ch er Walton Rev. and DIrs. Lundy were at Tor- onto attending the Temperance Oon- yen tion. The faun of W. Barron, Lot 10, Con. 13, McKillop, has been leased by Mr. eSdams, of Walton. An Auction Sale will be held by the former Wednesday afternoon of next week. Reeve John Govenlock, of McKillop, was reelected D. D, G. M. for Huron District in connection with the A. 0. U. W. Order at the recent Grand Lodge of that body meeting at Toron- to. GOOD WORT: STILL GOES ON. -During the month of March the Women's Institute and Red Cross workers had a good record, the total proceeds a- mounting to $128.00. Of this amount $108.00 was realized from the teas, last Tuesday's being the top notch, $39.00. McKillop Township Council's Brant of $255,00 was highly appreciated. A shipment of hospital supplies, socks, &c., valued at 8211.50 was forwarded to Hyman Hall, London. THE LATE Mae. (REv.) MARSa.- The Durhain Review, speaks as fol- lows of the late Mrs. (Rev.) Marsh, daughter of A. and Mrs. Gardiner, Walton t -It is with feelings of deep- est regret that we this week chronicle the death of Mrs. (Dr.) Marsh, who died on Thursday, March 16th, at the a. Mrs, Marsh manse, had undergone r i g an operation on Monday afternoon and everything that skill and loving hands could do was done to save her life, but in spite of all she passed away n Thursdayeveningat 9 o'clock. Mrs. Marsh ad onlbeen a resident of Holstein of tein a little over 2 years, but in that time she hadendeared herself to In both con ee all, 1 ations also the g g whole community feels this great loss. She was an earnest Christian worker, being President of the Women's Mis- sionary Society, Hon. Pres. of the Young Ladies' Mission Circle, teacher of Junior Bible Olass and an active worker in the Christian Encieavo1 So- ciety and in every good cause she took active art the nn acts As hostess of the P manse she had a welcome for all, kind loving and unselfish always thinking of and doing for others. mourn Be- sides her husband she leaves to mou e t her loss 2 tens and 2 daughters t - James, of the Montreal Grenadier . n. arils Jelin, o a Maryand Gt ,c ofA Ayton and , Y In at home ' also her father and Ina, mother, Mr, and Mrs. Gardiner, of Walton, 4 sisters sand 2 brothers. The funeral service was held on Sunday inannuli, conducted b afternoon the c c i ' r Mt.Forest, asait e Rev. Mr. Coo a t d by Rev, Mr,p Ibbott, The reiterant were taken to Hamilton on Monday for interment. A number of the Springville friondt, which woe Dr. Marsh's former aharge, attended the Car of Potatoes FOR SALE A car of extra good Potatoes snit- able for table use or seed, ie ex- pected at Ethel Station Friday or Saturday of this week. Price $2.00 per bag if you require a supply now Is your chance. Order from Hoht, McTaggart or L Leitch & Son Grey Twp. Oran brook Phone 290 Phone 5210" burial at Hamilton. Among the friends who attended the funeral were James Marsh, Montreal ; John Marsh. Ayton ; Mrs. Gardiner and Mrs. Clark, and P. A. and Mts. Gardiner, Walton ; Mrs. Mowbray and Miss Gardiner, Windsor ; Miss Webster and Mr. Watson, Weston ; and Mr. Mesoar'd, Buffalo. The beautiful floral offerings spoke the language of loving memory, The sympathy of the community is extended to Rev, Dr. Marsh and family, WIDDDINo.-On March 29th, at 1I o'clock, a. in., a quiet but, very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of David and Mre. Crawford, McKil- lop, when their eldest daughter, Clara Maude, was united in marriage to George Pryce, McKillop, Rev. F. W. Oraik, pastor of Methodist Church, performing the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very sweet in a gown of white silk crepe veil, trimmed with white silk shadow lace and seed pearls, carrying a bridal boquet of white roses. Bridal party took their place Under a lovely floral arch while Men- delssohn's wedding march w118 being played by the pastor's wife. Follow- ing the ceremony the guests partook of a sumptuous dinner after which the friends of the bride and groom tender- ed their congratulations and hearty good wishes, groom responding in a brief but pleasing manner. The hap- py couple left on the 3 o'clock train for Toronto and other points East. Groom's gift to the bride was a beauti- ful. piano. Mr. and Mrs. Pryce were the recipients of many useful and costly gifts. Belgrave Andrew Taylor made a business trip to London. Inspector Field was visiting the schools in this locality. Rev. A. M. Boyle attended the Do- minion Alliance Convention at Tor- onto last week. Miss Jessie Kelso, who has been visiting at Alex. Oloakey's, has re- turned to her home at Clifford. We are sorry to state that J, J. Ferguson is quite ill with pneumonia but we hope for speedy recovery. Lieutenant Ferguson who has com- pleted his course in Musketry at Lon- don has resumed his charge of Wroxe- ter Company. g The union Red Cross Prayer meet- ing will be held Friday afternoon in the Methodist church. Rev. Die. Parnaby will preside and Rev. Mr. Boyle give e the address. Seaforth Misses Walker, Guhr and Morrow, three Seaforth young ladies, left for Rochester to train for professional nurses. Three local men were summoned to appear before the police magistrate on Wednesday for being intoxicated in a "dry" territory. The McKillop Telephone system, which was badly shattered in the February storm, is still out of com- mission, but it is expected the service will be restored in a few days. Mr. Allen, ledger -keeper at the Do- minion Bank here, resigned his posi- tion and left for• bis home in Wing - ham, where he has enlisted in the IOlet Huron Battalion. He is 21 years of age, 6 feet 3 inches, well built and of fine soldierly appearance. A painful accident occurred at the Bell munition factory Tuesday aftet- 110011 wheu a young married man named S. G. Hoode, lost the index finger, and part of his thumb of the left hand while operating a machine in the mauufacture of shells. Goderich The I. 0. O. P. lodge of Dungannon. eaid a visit to Huron Lodge !Viands vening. Third degree was wonted for the benefit of the visiting breth- ren, after which lunch was served. The visitors were highly pleased with the reception and work and gave a P vote of thanks to Huron Lodge. The local company of the 161st Bat- talion added two more men to their strength Monday, M. Stoddart and Reg. Fowler. On April 13 a benefit show will be given in the Model Theatre under the direction of Mrs. G. H, Ring. W. T. Hays, tenor soloist and winner of the Duke of Oon- naught's gold medal for Saskatche- wan, will sing at the show. The Stewart Orchestra will supply tannic u 1 for the occasion The soldiers are getting busy selling Deltas for alarge crowd is assured. John Bedford, proprietor of the Hotel Bedford, was fined $100 and costs by PoliceMagistrate Kell Mon- day morning, on a charge of selling liquor in Goderich some weeps ago. County Constable Pellow made a raid at the hotel and claimed he found 4 men in the bar wibh empty glasses be- fore them which he claimed smelled of liquor, The witnesses swore that all they had was water, but the Police Magistrate imposed a fine. L. E, Dancey appeared for Mr. Bedford and tis said will appeal the decision, 1 . 61st Battalion Notes. t�. + • +,a••l,•q,$•l•,i4•i,4i4•i^D••e•d•%••1.3••i•-F••d+4• 4 Did you get Lt Battalion button ? Next Stint -fay morning the soldier( will attend Melville Church. The soldier boys are indulging in Foot )Mll on Victoria Park when .off duty, Paymaster McTaggart was here on Monday. Its a case of "Stand at ease" when he comes. Brussels contingent has gone to Oliuton to join in a Bounty Irroboliza- tion on Thursday of this week, It is the annual Spring Fah. Our soldier boys show ;narked im- provement in tiheir drill and will now take up advanced work, ltrtroducing other phases. The exercises appear to agree well with the boys, most of whom are adding to their avoirdu- pois, This is also a compliment to their respective boarding houses. Wednesday noon Brussels Company went to Wingham per G. T. E.. after a parade there that afternoon the , boys went to Clinton Thursday morn- ing where a big military display is on the program in connection with the 161st Battalion. Companywill come home Friday. Sergeant Fred. Burchill, who was at Montreal for the past few weeks re- ceiving instructions in bayonet drill, arrived horue last Friday. He and three others are expected to drill the companies in Huron Battalion in this , department of military tactics. The reports from the front bear testimony to the expertness of the Oanadians in this mode of attack. letter From The front PTE. ALFRED DENNISON, - DEAR BROTHER.- I. will now try and answer your welcome letter•, which I reeeived a few days ago. I am fine, as far as health goes. It looks more like Winter here now than it has looked this year, thine is about an inch of snow and everything is frozen up. We carne into the trench- es last night. Fritz got pretty handy with his rifles, grenades and trench mortar bombs, but our artillery pub in a trench snorter battery to counter- act Feltz's. About 4 p. in. Monday our battery tried out their gun and got the range of Fritz's trench. It was a sight that made us feel like yell- ing Hurrah ! You could see the fuses on the bombs burning as they went through the air but when they buret. you should have seen Fritz's trenches go up in the air. They left us alone - for awhile after that. I have been on sentry duty first time since before Christmas. It is terribly cold from midnight until sunrise. The Huns tried to boinb our rest camp but the closest they got to it was 200 yards. If you get over here and Fritz ever tries t diem bomb on a cam you 0 1 s P are hi, especially in daylight, just stick around for a German airman won't come close enough to the ground to drop a bwnb with any ac- curacy ; if they bit their mark it is by chance. I'll give i -t instance bat the fw average you an o e Gertuau in Lite trenches be- lieves about the war. A German of- ficer was taken prisoner by a Oana- dian bombing patty. He wanted to know how they world send him a prisoner to England when the German fleet was ruling the sea. He would get quite a surprise if he had visited the Kiel Canal, Belgium, DIarob 3rd.- Well, here goes for a few more lines, I am well and so is Dick. Am writing this in the trenches ; we have seen a little bit of life the last three days. Our artillery got busy and shelled the Ger- man trenches, of course they retaliated and the shells for a fety hours were going so thick both ways that you couldn't tell which was which.• I -had a letter from Cleve. McDonald a day or two ago anti be is with the 2nd. Battalion. I wonder what he would thiuk of the roar all day yesterday, March 2nd. Pretty tough for a new man at the front. I will now olose so Good-bye. Your brother, - BERT. DENNISON. Belgium, Feb. 23rd, 1916. Grey Council Municipal Council of the Township Or Grey met in the Township Hall, Ethel, Monday, March 201h. Mem- bers present. Minutes of last meeting read and coufluued. Engineer's re- port n the Hoy Drain Was read and. Oto ie a P referred back to the Engineer to con- sider the advisability of putting in tile front stake 40x66 to stake 5Sx50 by crossing direct between the points mentioned. Engineer's report on the Ritchie Drain was read and adopted, Clerk was instructed to prepare the By-laws for the same. Engineer's re- port on e -porton the Burke Drain was laid over nails further examination could be t r made of the washed of the area a ns to be drained A grant of to ed P P madefor the purpose of 500,00 was $1 P purchasing materials 10 be rllanufae- turgid into Recl Gross supplies by the Women's Institutes and Red Cross Societies it) the Township of Grey ; sJtid expenditure to be approved ed of by and Reeve a tl Troasnu r, Following 1` 1 nllotvin accounts were resented an4 ordered to be paid t pLorenzo 'Frain, petting in two culverts and 2L0Thomas c. k. drawing bila 0AL o0 ,$r g repelling culvert ; 200 ; hire. S. ,span t, '$ Dunn, gravel, 32.00 t John , Lamont placarding and dlsitifeotiong, $10.00, Council adjourned to meet Monday, April 17111, A, H. MACDONALD, Clerk.