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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1916-5-18, Page 1VOL. 44' NO. 4 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 18, 106 GV. 11. KERR, Fraj ietor New Advertisements Buggies—D. Kwan, C,oan Teeth—P. R. Smith. t6 Gunners-101ot.Battanon. Buy wanted—Geo.. Thomson, 26 Handymen -161st Battalion, Tenders %vented—Brussels Council. Court of Revision—Brumels Connell. Annual meeting—North Enron liberate. Mistxx.c± Gems McKillop JOHN MCELROY DECEASED.— MO. Killop lost one of its grand old men and early settlers ou Friday, May 5th, when John McElroy passed away at the residence of hie daughter -in -haw, Mrs. R. A. McElroy, having attained the great age of 98 years. He was a nabive of Armagh, Ireland, and came to thisoounti•y as a young man more than 60 year's ago. He was fli'sb em- ployed in a wholesale store and later in a woollen mill near Gall, but his health demanding some form of out- door life led him to engage in agricni- ture near Maysville, Waterloo Co. He subeequently removed to McKillop and settled in 'the Roxboro district in the days of blazed trails before Sea - forth had an existence. Mr. McElroy was a fine type of the sturdy North of Ireland pioneers who did so much to make this country what it is. He was a member of the Anglican chereh and was en intelligent Tuan, highly esteem- ed because, of his good' principles and 25 en Wanted Huron Battalion needs Men handy with tools for the Pioneer Section Good Wages and Short Hours neighborlyMeditate, s vlv He i sur ed by dnughtes, Mrs, Dane Gerrie Mrs. R. Hargan, and Alien McEhoy, Seaforth; also ane son, T. J., Win- ! hrop ; Ids other son, R. A. McElroy. having predecensed him I5 years ago.r. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. T, H. Brown, of St, Thomas church, the iuternieii _ taking place In the Maitland Bank cemetery. Belmore Owing to measles in the vicinity S. 5, No. 3 is closed, Lieut. O. Y. Donaldson, London, expecte to go overseas soon, Mise Lizzie McKee, GorrIe, spent Sunday with her parents here. Thos. Abraham is laid up with an attack of inflammatory rheumatism. Rev. Mr. Gibson was in Hamilton last week attending the funeral of a relative. Ptes. Titterley, Hoffman and Fixter, of the 161st Batt., are in town looking for recruits. A little daughter came to gladden the home of Private Wm. and Mrs, Abraham.. Pte. .Alex. Oasemore and wife, of Wroxeter, spent Thursday with friends in the burg. Mrs. Jas. Gallagher, and Mrs. A. Miller, Teeswaler, visited with old friends here on Saturday. Miss Bax was in Toronto on Satur- day attending the wedding of her niece, Miss Alma Leone Levett, to Frederick William Kantel, Lieutenant in 1'3th Brigade, 0.13'. A., Kingston and to bid farewell to her nephew. Much sympathy is extended to Mrs. Jno. elareball and family in the sud- den death of her husband, who died on Wednesday evening in the Fergus Hospital after going through an op- eration. Deceased was in his 51st year and was u member of the L. 0. L. The funeral was conducted by the Order on Saturday afternoon from his late residence to Wroxeter ceme- tery: He is survived by a widow, 2 daughters, 6 sons :—M vs. Wm. Abram Belmore ; Margate%, Toronto ; Ptes, Wesley and George ; and Emmanuel, 0 0 • • • •• s r memomisisisimummmos • • • Larger and More Assorted Stock : of Buggies this Season than ever • LOOK through EWAN & Oo's three show rooms will convince •A any intending buyer that it doesn't pay to purchase any other • than these Buggies. They are made of first-class material, most • desirable in style and design together with easy draft, and guaranteed • to last longer than any nther make, When repairs are required every • part can be found at EWAN & Oo's Factory at half price and short notice. No advance in prices on our Buggies this year. Prices are low and every Buggy guaranteed. Buy a Ewan Buggy and encourage hone trade. Give us a call and we will satisfy you in price and style. A Number of Wagons always on hand, all Oak and Rock Elm, at Low Prices. Rigs Re -painted and Repaired and promptly looked after. tare Please call and see our new Horne -made Buggies, BOOST BRUSSELS" is our motto. In thanking our Customers for past patronage we would like to have a record -breaker business in 1016. For low prices go to BUGGIES! BUGGIES! • • • • 0 • • • • 0 • • • • • 0 • • • • • s Re•rubbering Rubber Tires a Specialty. • 00••••••••••00••••••••••00 •00090•99.04•69••••94••••• D. Ewan & Co's Carriage Factory 46 8 • • • • 0 • • • • • 0 • • •• • • • a e i • • 0 • b • • • A • Samuel and David at 1 Funeral 1 m e,n was largely attended showing the highesteem in which he was held. HenryttDosuran, Outvotes. was the victim of a very serious accident on Sunday morning, He was preparing Lo drive to church at Fermosa and. while driving to the road the bit of bridle broke and the horse ran away. Mit Domed) and bis wife both jumped from the buggy, the latter escaping with a sprained ankle. Mr. Dolman in his fall had his leg fractured at the ankle, the broken bone prc•ttuding through the flesh, Doctors from Mildmay and Teeswater were called and the fracture was reduced after a great deal of strenuous work. The injured man is doing as well as can be expected but will not be able to do much work this Summer. Moncrief ' Seeding goes very slowly on account of the rain and water soaked land, Silver Corners Cheese factory has sold their cheese for April and the first week of May to 0. H. Slawson & Co„ Ingersoll, for 18g cents per pound. There were 186 boxes. RECRUITING MEETING.—Next Mon- day evening a recruiting meeting will be hold here, commencing at 8.15, to which the public is cordially invited, Sergi. Martin, a returned soldier, who was wounded in the battle of Lang - mark, will give an address. He is said to be a good speaker. Be sure and hear him. Wroxeter ENLISTPD.—Following men have en- listed with the Wroxeter Detachment of the 101st Battalion during the re- cruiting rally of the last two weeks :— Chas. B. Forrest, Jno. M. Miller, Frank Shaw, E. Corbett, Robin Wat- ters, John Hayden, Andrew Miller, Alex. Graham, Alex. Hestia and John Hupfer. Rejected as physically un- fit :— Orville Steinmiller, Rev. Mr. Roberts, Wm. McDonald. Under age :—Robert McDonald, John Snell and Justin Steinmiller. RECRUITING MEETING. — A large number assembled in the village on Tuesday evening when the 161st Bat- talion Band made its first appearance here. They arrived from Ginnie shortly after 5 o'clock. Tea was served in the basement of the Presby- terian C - Y Church by the ladies of the vil- lage and country for the band and soldiers. At 7 p. in. the band, which is one of the best military bands in Ontario, paraded the streets and gave splendid selections before going to the Town Hall where an enthusiastic re- cruiting meeting was held, hall being crowded to the doors. Inspiring ad- dresses were given by Captain Dancy and Corp. Clark, returned soldiers. Silver collection, amounting to $34.00, was taken to help defray the expenses of the band. NEWSY NOTES.—The funeral of the late Jno. Marshall, Belmore, whose death occurred in the General Hospi. tel, Guelph, on Wednesday, took place to the Wroxeter cemetery, Saturday afternoon. — Mrs. Frank Sanderson and little daughter return- ed to Toronto Tuesday.—Win. Robin- son and family spent Sunday at St. Marys.— Mrs, Jno. Fortune, Sault Ste. Marie, a former resident here, called on old friends last week.—B, and Mrs. Whitmore, Barriston, spout Sunday with R. and Mrs. Black.—C. D. Simpson, Brucefleld, spent several days here recently.—A young ladies' War Auxiliary was organized here last Thursday evening.—A number of delegates of the W. M. S. attended the Presbyterial in Lucknnw, Tues- clay.—Mrs. Jas. Stewart, Newbridge, is the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. i •••••N••N•N••••N•N••4 •o..•...•Q.♦•..♦..00000•••.••••••••••••O••••••••••••0 t Brussels Daylight Store G. N. McLaren 0 • A..„,„„„ "ry„„„,.„„I'I.„„,„.,„„,,„,„.,„,„„, 'Wr4i41t/e.,„„,,,, 'aPa,.„„. .,.h,'V4r.•6.,1.',t.„,„,.V'.,„,,.„.,.,t4'l,,t.',,I.„.., V',,•4'.1u” •• • • • • • 7 Days Sale of •• i• • s • s• FELT . • • • DOZEN Men's, Young Men's and Youths' Felt Hats will be on Sale for 7 Days—Saturday May 13th to Saturday night, May sorb. This lot is made up lbroken lot 'Browns,Blues,r • of Travellers'Samples and s Greens and Greys in 41 high and low crowns ; good leather inner bands and well ofinished. This year's best styles and regular values, are • •$1.35 to 2.25. Sale Price Your Choice for... • 1 0• • . • . • • • • 1 . . This is aBargain Worth While O S • '.'IY, a,. t • Coen � M S 2 � • • Our stock of Children's,Misses' and Ladles' Slippers and Low , PP Shoes, • also Fine Boots for Ladies, Misses and Children, Boys and Youths, is now complete, All at Lowest Prices. 1 Highest Prices for Produce G. N. McLaren re n ••••t••.N•••••♦•••NM•?••N•i••••!•••NNi••N•i•••.ON•i•4•ee••N••N•N 25 Gunners Wanted Machine Gun Section offers fascinating inducements for ambitious young men. Ex- cellent chances for prtlmotilon. No Guard Duty nor Fatigues Geo. Harris, -Mrs. R. Reim, Mrs. E. Lowry and Mrs, W. S. Mcltevehr•r gave a very successful Red Cross Tea at the tome of the hatter Friday after. noon.—Mies Kate Hazlewood, assisted by Miss Ethel Ileis, had charge of the Y. P. 8, in the Presbyterian Church Sunday evening. Topic was "What Christ wants us to do."—Lieute. Wil- son and Scott arrived here Monday and are in cheep of the soldiers here, Lieute. Ferguson and O'Neil being transferred to another part of the County.— D. Littlejohn, Winnipeg, formerly manager of the Bank of Hamilton here, who came East to en- list at Niagara, is spending a few days in the village. Mo tris Wm, 0. and Mrs. Cunningham visited at the home of George and Mrs. Peacock, 1st Line. Mr. Peacock and Mr. Cuniiughaiu's father were relatives. A FINE YOUNG WOMAN OALWSD HOME.—About 3 o'clock last Saturday morning the spirit of Charlotte Mabel, eldest danghter of Henry and Mrs. Johnson, 6th line, took its flight from the earthly tabernacle to the Hoose of Many Mansions. She had not been in rugged health for some time but was able to go to chime') at Belgrave on Easter•Sunday. Since that date she had kept her bed and died from inflammation of the brain, despite all that medical attention and good nurs- ing could do. Miss Johnson was born on the farm on which she died and her good hearted, genial ways drewto her a wide circle of friends who deeply re- gret her early demise. In Trinity Church she had performed the duties of organist, was Treasurer of the Guild, taught.the primary class in the Sunday School for 10 years and was greatly interested in Red Cross and every otber benefiicent work. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Hawkins, deceased's pastor, giving a very suitable address at the home on St. John 16-16, "A little while and ye shall not see Me, etc." Interment was made at Ttinity cemetery, Blyth, in the family plot. Pallbearers were Bert and Melville Bradbury, Gilbert and Cooper Netbery, Gordon Walsh and Wm, Brydges. The floral tributes were beautiful and numerous, among the number were wreaths from the A. Y. P. A., Miss Johnson's Sunday School class and the Red Cross, On Ootober Oth last year Miss Annie Johnson went to her reward. 8 sisters and a brother, with the parents, survive, Widespread sympathy is expressed fnr the bereaved in the removal of their estimable daughter but they have comfort in the fact of the expres- einns of confidence in the risen Lord repeated by the deceased and hope to meet her in the Bye and Bye, • Grey Township Council meets Monday at the Hall, Ethel. Robert Musgrove, Bluevale, was visiting his sister, Mrs. Robe. Pearson. Mrs. Dane and son, Gmtie, were welcome visitors at the home of W. and Mrs. Rands during the past week. Mrs, Jaynes Cardiff, lt.h Con„ is visiting relatives and friends at Strat- ford. She was accompanied by her grand daughter, Miss Margaret Down- ing, Brussels. Last week Hugil Tyermau, West ravel road, was taken ill with acute indigestion and a physician had to be summoned. He is improving nicely and we trust will soon be as well as usual. Pte. Elgin Potter is horse from Clinton, where he has heen spending the past few weeks taking a Serge's. course, On his return house he was presented with a beautiful wrist watch accompanied by a compliment - sty address. He's a fine soldierly young fellow. Last Saturday, Harold Armstrong and his cousin, A. Campbell, Hallett township, made a flying visit on their from i motorcycle f c m f •'n • n r o lo, Co then' respective hones, The boys claire to have had a busy morning's lith and may often make the trip, Probabili- ties are they will enlist as dispatch. riders for overseas service. Wednesday of last week R, J. Boover, Ot.h Cott., protnnted to the Grand Dad Association by the arrival of a son and heir at the home of Duncan and Mrs. McCallum, Hallett, ii Dune.,who was to former resident of G rey truck the.solution of short- age ohas struck labor on the faint by growing hie own help. Mrs. McCallum is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Hoover. Congratulations are in ordeuNr. tr 1 ,RAL oIr GEO. ,'3PDC1aAN.—the funeral of George Speiran who died Friday, aged 71 years, took place Sun- day to St, Marys Cemetery. Mr, Speiran leaves a wife and family of five sons and one daughter. Luke Speiran, 14th Co,,., ie a brother of the deceased, and three sisters sill'vive.. Mrs. Edwin Sperling, Gerrie, Ont. ; Mrs, Thomas Robinson, Fordwich and Mrs. Al. Alfred, London, Among those who attended the burial were Luke Speiran, Mrs.' T. and Mrs. Jos: Whitfield, Will. and Mts. Whitfield, Jno. Spelman and Will, and Mrs. Michel. Deceased was a genial, hospitable man who Was esteemed by a wide circle' of relatives and friends, He was a resident of Blanebard town -1 ••••••••••••••b•••••••••• • Get Your • • EnlarDementss • • ship for many years,• • •• Walton A good recruiting meeting was held Walton on Monday evening. in e n Wal. y g ton is doing well both with recruits and Red Cross work. Arbor Day was well observed this par in Walton. A good program of men overnent was well planned and carried out. Aboub 125 trees were planted, Rev. A. McNab, of Underwood, ae- werepauled by his eldest daughter, was calling on old friends here during the past week. The reverend gentle- man was a former popular pastor of Duff's church. All are cordially invited to the Em. pire Day Concert in the Workman Hall, next Wednesday evening, May 24th. The Ladies' Aid of Duff's church have secured the far-famed �.hitowel Ladies' Quartette to render solos, duets, trios and quartettes, also good elocutionists. See bills for particular's. Mus. JONATHAN BEWITT DECEAS- ED.—Last Monday, Mrs. Jonathan Hewitt, died in London, after an ex- tended illness from cancer, and was buried at Brussels cemetery, Wednes• day on the arrival of the noon train. Rev. D. Wren conducted the service in the absence of Rev. Mr. Page. Deceased was a former well known resident of Walton locality where she was highly esteemed. Mr. Hewitt and an adult family survive. Mrs. Wm. Sholdice is a sister of Mr. Hetvitts. Ethel The better weather gave seeding a good push. Edward and Mrs. Fletcher spent the week end with relatives and friends at Seaforth. Our drayman wears a smile these days. We a girl that came to stay at his house, Rev. J. W. Johnson was called to London this week owing to the seri. ous illness of his brother-in-law. Grey Township Council will meet here next Monday. It will also be Court of Revision on the Asseesmeut R(ll. George and Mrs. McCall attended the funeral of George Speiran, at St. Marys. Deceased was an uncle of s Mrs. 14IcCall, Trip was made by motor. Roy Hastings, of Union appoint- ment, was elected lay delegate to the Wingham District meeting, which assembles in Brussels Thursday and Friday of this week. R. Barr, our new merchant, has a limited quantity of good Deleware potatoes on hand. Call early as they are going fast. He will also have fresh fish every Saturday morning all Summer. Ethel has added another member to King George's mighty host in the per- son of Harold, son of W. H. and Mrs. Love, old residents of this locality. Many good wishes accompany him as lie dons the khaki. List Friday Joey Gilchrist while phaying with children at the home of Richard Lindsay, was bitten on the elbow and shoulder by the dog. A physician had to be called to dress the wounds. We hope the young lad will soon be o. k. There was a good attendance at the recruiting meeting, held last Saturday evening in the Dilworth Hall. Lieut. Scott, Brussels, was chairman and fine addresses were given by Geo. Spotton, Wingham and Corp. Clark, a returned soldier, who was wounded ae' St. Julien. Tan WAR,—An illustrated lecture with over 100 lime light views, will be given by Rev. Thos. Wilson, Walker. ton, in the Township Hall, Ethel, Thursday evening, June 1st, at 8 o'clock, under the auspices of the Ethel Presbyterian Sunday School. Adtnieeion children 10 cents, adults, 15 cents. Proceeds to go to the Patriotic fund. All will be welcome. This is a rare treat. WoN THE SILVER MED AL,—Jamas A. Bremner, son of Robert and Mrs. Bremner, has completed his course at the Cut-ttrio Agricultural College, Guelph, and, came off with flying col- ors. He took the highest standing for 2 years and won a silver medal and books valued at $10.00. We con- gratulate Mr. Bremner on the result of his hard work and wish him the best of success. He greatly enjoyed the eonrse and the 20 examinations he wits called upon to write. There were fiorn 250 to 300 students. His excel. lent example should be followed by scientific farming other young man as g is going to tell more than ever in the years to conte. SORRY TO PART WITH THE,II.—Tues- tlay, t111ay and, a pleasant evening was spurt at the Thome of R. and Mrs. Dilworth, when the many friends of Robe. and Mlrs. Gibson and daughter, Miss Normal, from Ethel and vicinity gathered to bid them farewell and express appreciation of their kindness and hospitality. Owing to ill health Me. Gibson ha disposed of his r resi- dence 80 deuce and blacksmih business, which. he has conducted for over 10 years, to John McNeil, of Walton; and his wife and danghter have already left and are visiting with Mrs. Gibson's moth- er Airs. en' io Listowel. C t sEl tt A 3 1 g Kited program was provided, W. 1>r. Sanders occupying 'tire chair, at the close of which Mr, and Mrs. Gibson and tliss Novene was'presented, re- spentively, with n club bag, case of silvertvna'n and locket,'tlte presenta- eions being trade by Mrs. A. H. Mc- Donald, Miss. Lillian Sanders and Jae. McCleliand and accompanied by an address, to which Mr. Gibson ably responded, and which was fol. lowed by "He's a jolly Good Fellow” The best I National Anthem. alleteNt wishes of the community go with the family and we hope health, wealth and happiness may be their portion, They were first-class residents. • • a, MADE AT 5 • • Free Bros,' Studio 9 • and SAVE MONEY THEREBY a • All work guarauteed, a • : Appointments can be made for s • taking Family Groups or out- 1 2 door Pictures through the i • Country. • 2 We sell all kinds of Picture a • Frames, A • • Free Bros.• s •••••••••••••••••• ••••011100 The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church are making an effort to collect a shipment of old papers, magazines, &c. If any person can help in this work papers could be left at Mrs. Nlc- Guire's or some one would call for them. Dox "r Miss IT.—The Spinsters' Con- vention will be presented in the Dil- worth Hall, at 8 p. m, on Wednesday, May 24th, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church. Be sure and go and see the old maids 'made over into young girls. There are many comical situations and if you enjoy a good laugh you should attend. Adults 25 cents, children 15 cents, PRESENTATION.—Thursday evening of last week, Pte. M. J. Slemmon, was presented with a gold siguet ring at the Epworth League service. Ad- dress was read by Bernice Cole and Jennie McKee presented the gift, Pte. Slemmon made a snitable reply. Short addresses complimentary to the recipient were made by Juo McDonald. and the pastime Recitations were rend- ered by Rhea McLelland and Bernice Cole ; choice solo by Miss Lizzie e Chambers and an interesting Flag song by young girls. Pte. Slemmon will be greatly missed here, but we hope to have the biggest time on record when our brave boys come back after the final victory. Jamestown Yarn for Red Cross purposes may be procured from Mrs. Duncan Mc- Donald. Last Sabbath evening Rev. Mr. Mc- Pherson, Wroxeter, conducted the service in Victoria Hall. N. Hayden, of this locality, received word last week from Iowa stating that his daughter had undergoue a serious operation, and asking him to come at mice. Mr. Hayden left for Iowa on Wednesday morning. A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Mrs. Will. McDonald, last .Saturday evening when a com- pany of young folk presented Miss Mary Smith with a large number of useful gifts for future house -keeping. A big time was enjoyed by all, This popular young lady was married Wednesday evening to Pte. Jno. M. Miller. May their joys be many. YOUNG MEN OF HURON Canada and Australia, with a popu- lation of twelve trillions, occupies one- eighth of the globe and the remaining seven -eighths is now occupied by sixteen hundred millions of people, Overcrowded Oeutral Europe, with its decreasing little farms of from five to ten acres, has for years cast en- vious eyes upon the ever expand- ing farms of Canada, larger than all Central Europe and with only eight millions of people. If Germany wins, these fair acres of ours - become the property of the Hun, the Austriau, the Bulger, and the Turk by right of conquest. Is this valuable inheritance, carved out of the forest by your forefathers, worth defending 1 Are you so unmindful of your heri- tage and so grossly selfish that you permit other boys to spill their blood in defence of you and yours P Will you stay at home and make money P If so, there is a taint upon every dol- lar bill you make and in the years to come you will hang your head in shame and be despised by your, fellow citizens and be hated by yourself, Your neighbors and your relatives know you should go ; married men, leaving large families of little ones to the mercy of the State, are coming forward inore freely than single young men who have no ties. In all ages, in all lands, single young men from 1S to 30, then up to 45, are first drafted. AreY o t waiting to be drafted P After t tva g the warown conscience I • isyour 0 over o Y will be your accuser every day and every night. How will you compare with the returned heroes3' The ex cuse that iMothot wouldn't let mp go” or that you "Had to produce” or any xsound c of the stock on-eswill excoses Cheap and foohslr Only 15 more men out of each town and township will complete our Bat- talion and save oto' County the dis- grace which will follow if our 000 brave boys sutler the ignominy of be- ing broken up and parcelled out to other Battalions. Will this number interfere with the business prodno- tion ? This is a time' of sacrifice ; what are you sacrificing P ter wigo about b years you willa a mntberiInlang "Of all sad worsts of tongue oe pen, The saddest are these, What might have boon.”. a'•i••t••l' M .•-'x••fM t' , y Mh•'P1' y � S" 161st Battalion Notes v 3•'I••F,1•.I'k ✓ �>r•sr•➢'•i'•S' a•N i•fi1•'1•i,+'P••i'4•aF, Ptes. Roy o Burton and Glen Rankin were in town over, Sunday. They are at Clinton at present, 0 fine recruits have been secured for Brussels Company in the present rally so far and others are expected. Are you ready to don the khaki P It is intended to have the 101st mo- bolize at Clinton on May 24tH and pro, bebilities are the different Companies will proceed from there to camp at London. Settle of the members of Brussels Company who were assisting in farm - Mg operations are back to drill. Weather was so wet their work on the farm was handicapped to a large ex- tent and the tittle has been extended. This week several changes in the officiary of the Battalion were made. Lieut. Stewart Scott went Seaforth'; Lieut. Frank Scott to Wroxeter ; Lieut, Porter iv in charge of Blyth Company and Capt. Town and Lieut. O'Neil, both of Clinton, are drilling the recruits in town. People We Talk About Miss Pipe has been visiting at Harris - ton. Miss Annie 1lcQuarrie was home from Moukton over Sunday. Miss Madge Donaldson is visiting at the parental home at Atwood. Mrs Ballard, nurse, of Berlin, was a visitor with her sister, Mrs, Jure Fergu- son. George and Mrs. Barkley expect to take a trip to the West, leaving next Tuesday. Mrs. Cowan, of Listowel, visited with her sister, hairs. Allan Lamont, over the week end. Mrs. wan. Newsom, Queen street, has Rose to Chicago to visit with her daugh- tars for a while. R. H. and Mrs. Green, Cayuga, and Mrs. Smith, Stratford, were holiday visitors in Brussels for a few days. Mesdames Greensides. Atwood, were welcome visitors at the home of S. and MesWilton,w lora street,Brussels . Ben.Walker is able to be about againain after his operation for appendicitis and will soon regain his old time vigor. Walter Scott was at Orono during the past week assisting his sister, Mrs, G. H. Semis, in packing up preparatory to taking up residence in Brussels. Last Saturday Walter Sharpe under- went a successful operation for ap- pendicitis and is in a tate way toward re- covery, which we hope may be speedy. J, C. Pridbam, of Toronto, spent the week end with friends hi town. Mr. Pridham has just returned from a several months visit in Kingston, Jamaica, and is regaining his old time vigor again. 1. F. Rowland was here Tuesday and Wednesday of this week from Tillson- burg, to which town he went last Friday. He transferred the Standard Bank busi- ness here to his successor, G. H. Samis, who is now in charge. Lance -Corporal Scott Ament, and Ptse. Geo. Menning and George Davis have returned to Stratford to the reoth Battalion after lending a hand to those requiring help. The boys expect to go to London to camp this week, Harold A. and fairs, Richards, Winni- peg, son of I. C. and Mrs. Richards, Brussels, ere spending a short vacation under the parental roof. Mr. Richards is on the staff of the head office of the Dominion Bank. This is Mrs. Richards' first visit to Brussels. Serge. A. C. Ross, who has been training with a battery at Kingston, was here for a short visit with Mrs. Wm. Ross, his grandmother and other rela- tives, He goes to Petatvawa camp in the near future where he will take up infantry drill, Sergt. Ross is every inch a soldier and we hope a good angel will guard biro. He is the only son of R K Ross, formerly of Brussels. Church Chimes Sabbath morning next Rev. D. Wren will conclude his series of sermons on "Questions that the ages have asked" when his theme will be "Does it pay to be a Christian 3" Among the delegates who attended the Presbyterial at Lucknow on Tues- day were Rev, and Mrs. Manu, Mes- dames P. A. .McArthur, A, D. Grant. R 'Thomson, 1. Fee and A. Strachan and Misses Jean Aloere and Marjory Streclrau. Rev, A M, Boyle, Belgrave, preached floe sermon;: in Melville church last Sunday Morning text was "Rejoicing in Hope," and the evening was on the First Commandment. This was Mr. Boyles first visit to Brussels for a Sab- bath service He will be welcome back. Rev. Mr. Munn preached at Belgrave. Mother's Day was observed in the Methodist Sabbath School Net Sunday afternoon when the following interest- ing program WAS Pre cut d with Associ- ate S a iutendeut Gilroy presiding:— Readings residing•—Readings by Mrs. A J. Lowry and J. L Wood ; duet by Misses Downing and Cunningham ; addresses by Assistant Superintendents Chester Armstrong and Berl Lott ; and a short stnry told by Mrs. W. Rands. The whitea flower was in evideute The Mimtiteruil session of the Wing - hem 1) street el' the Methodist church. Couvenerl this ( L'bursday) morning at g, o'clock in the Methodist church, Brus- sets, and the general session will he con- ducted to morrow when the clergy Will be jeined be the la: represeutatives of the District. Thursday evening com• mencing et 8 o'clock a public service, to which ail arra invited, will be held in the church at which a.i(reeme Will be de- livered Rev. A.in ford b- b4J. L g K car•d•na and Rev. 1 f„ Clysdele, Salem. Both are good speakers. Musical Mtn-, ' bers:b. the choir. Rev. 1. W, Hibbert is Chairman of the District.