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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1916-6-1, Page 1fl( 11� ee VOL. 44 NO, 48 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, 5UNE I, 106 W. H. KERR, P&%tietoy New Advertisements Lewd -Mine Parr. —} Line -Geo. halter. Plante -Mies Kelly. Farmers -G, Green, Ionat—peo. Edwards. liodeka-J, R. Wendt. Looal-T 0, Richards. Strayed ally -A. Shayyoil: Anaco Camerae -Jae, Fox, Brighten np-F. R, Smith, Shortening -Beaker Bros. Young moo -.Bell Engine:0o. SEI eyed snare -Mae Johnston. Hal, Goods -Pro[: Dorenwend, zstrtirt Iteb3s McKillop You would do well to hear Robf. Clatk,'Toronto, one of Denude:a lead. ing hurnoraus entertainers, at the Garden Party at Jno. McGavin's home, on June 14t11, also numbers by the Seaforth Band and other local talent will assist. Fuu for old and young. Dont 'miss It. Admission 25 cts. and 15 rte. GARDEN PARTY.-Wednesclav even- a1annual the Lt Party Church will he held on the spacious lawn of John Mc - Gavin, After tea a great programr will be presented in which Robt. Clark, Toronto, humorist ente1 tainer, Seaforth (Band, Rev. MI'. Lindy, of Walton, .Mr. McMillan, Miss Young, and Mears. Carter, McArthur and others will assist. A fine time is anticipated and everybody should attend. Moncrieff Mrs, M. Abrain, Bluevale, is visiting Ior a while With her parents. Wm. and Mise Viola: Schnook motored to•Bluevale last Sunday. Occasional dry clays are well em- ployed by the farriers in this locality. Reeve Livingston will attend County Council meeting at Goderich next week. The annual Garden Partyin con- nection with Knnx Church here will be held on Friday, Jane 23rd. Watch out for particulars. Silver Corners factory sold Oa boxes of cheese, the make from May '7 to May 15 to 0. H. Slawson & Oo., Inger- soll, for the tidy .price of 191 cents per pound. + iM'Mi•++++++•F•i••II•+-F•i'rFrT'3t"t-F+++ MIWNERY I —AT— .I. Reduced + ++ Prices Commencing Friday,May 26 + A complete range of + Ladies' Dress Hats, + Children's Hats and + 1 Sports' Hats. • + e' i + 4- Oue n s Qua] ty Plumes + at Lowest Prices. + + 1 Sale for One Month only. '4' + • Eggs taken as Cash. + ++ + + • Miss Hunter e• HANSULD BLOCK, 'ETHEL ' 4. ++++++++++++++++'1:++++++++-I• Communion service will be held in fiimx church next Sabbath afternoon. Pte. Wilfrid McNaught was renew- ing old felendsltips here over Sunday. Ile left for camp at Loddon on Tues- day of this week. We wish him everything good, Wroxeter 0. S. and Mrs. Leckie spent Sunday with relatives at Brussels. Mrs. Koehler, Ayton, is the guest of her sister, Mr's. A. H. Moffitt. Mise Lizzie Sanderson has returned from Toronto where bhe has been at - Lending Faculty. Pte. Jas. Huffman has purchased the residence of the late Jno. Harris on Howlett street. Misses Agnes McKercher and Lizzie Sanderson had charge of the Y. P. S. on Sunday evening. The Presbyterian Church unveiled its Honor Roll of khaki clad members at the Sunday evening service. There aro 22 names on the roll. WELL. DOBE.- On Saturday after-' noon when it became known that most of the soldiers who had been in training here were to return from. Wingharn to spend Sunday at their homes the War Auxiliary got busy and made the phones through 'the townships of I3owick and Turnberry fairly hum.' The Young Ladies' War Auxiliary hurried about making pre- parations and the older ladies, not to be outdone, produced the cakes and dainties prepared for Sunday and had them in readiness for the splendid lunch which was to be given the sol- diers at night. In these arrangements the townships of Howick and Turn berry joined heartily and did their part splendidly.. At such notice' it was astonishing the number who turned out to do honor to our soldier boys. The spirit of enthusiasm a- mong the people certainly was strong. At 8.30 p. m.' the Town Hall was com- fortably filled and a capital impromp- tu program was presented. Those taking part were . Mesdames G. Allan, Hemphill, J. Allan, Misses Dell Haz- lewood, McKeroher and Messrs. J. Gibson,' 0. Reis, W. Mines, G. Town and R. G. McRercher. This part of the, evening's entertainment being concluded 'about 40 of the '70 soldiers enlisted here were mustered on the platform and a nicely prepared ad- dress was read to them by W. S. Mc Kercher after which each soldier was presented with a check for $5.00. Corporal (Rev.) Wesley replied for the soldiers in his usual pleasing manner also stated that the soldiers would have two sets of enemies to fight a- gainst r ofthe' 'Empire and the gat tet Chase p temptations that soldiers have to con- tend with. lie pleaded earnestly for a clean, moral life above all, In the FARMERS We erecta very strong, lasting and attractive SILO complete, left ready for your cora. This Silo is of Red Cedar, any size : tongued and grooved ; with roof and goth- ic ventilator ; guyed well at the estop and anchored securely to its fonndation.One of our Silos may be seen on the farm of Mr. D. Machan, R. R. No. 3, Brussels. For prices and full particuhu's drop a curd to the undersigned oe phone at nue expense, after which we will peesouaily anti. We also put our rnnf on old Silos. 'Votiv'e faithfully, G. GREEN, 483 OWEN SOUND, Phone 589 1024 2nd ave.' West Mt••••e't.+•+N+•+•+•+•+a+•+t•+e+•+•t•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+••l 4 �� • , An lUlitation . • Display of 6N 1�11Ct g • + • + •+ • • • • •+ • • • + 4 is extended to all Ladies arid Gentle- men to see the Dorenwend Hair Goods • At American Hotel, Brussels on Thursday, June 15th - when the finest and newest Hair -goods creations in every style from a pin -curl to a complete head-dress will be exhib ,ted. 140 Transformations, Pompadours, dours, S itches Waves, Etc. EVERY BALD MAN + should see THE DoxcNwrlaD TOUPEE. It is a benefit + to the appearance and a protection to the health. Oemonstration i a is free of Charge • A • •+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+. lee* M•+•+•4r•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+ DORENWEND'S Hoadoiflce and Showrooms • 105 YONGE ST, • TORONTO }' • latter part of the program' nearly every one took an active pert, awl acting entirely on the offensive, the way the coffee, cake, sandwiches and ice cream dieappeared wast a revela- tion but there was plenty and to spare. At about 11,30 the gathering vitae dispersed every one 'seemingly satisfied with themselves and. every one else. As some 70 have enlisted with the Wroxeter detachment, the. amount given to the soldiers would total $350.00. Jamestown 13, and Mrs. Peyn visited with Blyth friends on Sunday. Mrs; McMurray, Brussels, is visiting her daughter, Mr's, Kernaghan. Mrs. Wheeler, Winghaln, has been visiting iter mother, Mrs. A. Forrest. Pte. J. M. and Mrs. Miller have re- turned from a pleasant trip to Toron-. to. We .welcome the- return of 1j,, T. Miller and family to Jamestown from Wroxeter, Mi's. Geo. Johnston and Miss "Mar - Raw have been visiting with Wing- ham friends. Last Sabbath evening Rev. Mr. Tate, Bluevale, conducted the service in Victoria Hall. Next Suuday evening at 7.30 o'clock the service in Victoria Hall will be cdnducted by A. D. Grant, PRESENTATION. -A flhe tune was spent in Victoria Hall last Fiiday evening in connection with the pre- sentation of wrist watches, fountain pens, Bibles. gold handled pen knives and a Battalion ring. Robert' Shaw made a gond chairman and called upon Robert Scott to read an ap• preciative address to the following boys ; Ptes. 0. B. Forrest, Jno. M. Miller, Jno. Hayden,.Frank Shaw, A. Miller and D. Johnston, the latter home front the West. 0 little girls, Jessie Messer, Elva Ramsay, Gertrude Robertson,` Margaret McDougall, Ruby and Grace Kernaghan, dress- ed in white, made the presenta- tions. Charlie Forrest made a very happy reply. Cheers Cheers for the boys were given the program proceed- ed with speeches from Arthur Shaw and • George Spotton, Wingham ; readings by Misses Mary Johnston and Pearl Payo; solos by Misses Fern Eckmier, Rae Moses Agnes Aitche son and Johnston ; and instru- tnentals hy Miss Marjory Strachan,. Let enzo Frain and others. A tasty lunch was served and the meeting• closed by singing "We'll never let the aid flagfall,' andthe -i Nat anal An- them. The gatherin will not soonb gathering o e forgotten Address was as follows :- DEAR BOYS. -We, your old associates and neighbors, have met to -night in this Hall to wish you. -God -speed in the great work you have undertaken. We realize that you, one and all, have not enlisted withoutmn aki g avery groat sacrifice and we therefore ap- preciate very keenly the stand you have taken You have taken up arms to defend our country, our homes and our dear ones. The call of our King has been for men and more men and you have answered the call. Some of you have been very closely associated With the work of our Sabbath School here and also with the workings of the Hall and you all will be greatly missed. 'We feel thankful for all you have done and trust ere long this ter rible war will be over and we may soon see you back in your accustomed places in the community. You, Pte. David Johnston, are a comparative stranger in the community but the place of your birth asks you to please accept this wrist watch with our best wishes. Pres. Ohas. B. Forrest, John M. Miller, Andrew T. Miller and Frank J. Shaw kindly accept these wrist watches, billies, Waldemar knives and fountain pens and as the momenta go by we will he thinking of you all. Pte. Jno. Hayden since you have already been presented with a Car of First-class LIME mommemili I expect a car of First- class Lime at Brussels by the close of this week. Telephone your order at once to No, 520 if you re- quire Linie. Geo. Baker Cranbrook i aim•••••••••••••••••••••••• o• • Get Your •• Eolargements • • MADE AV • • i _ • Free Bros Studio • • • and. SAVE MONEY THEREBY • •• All work guaranteed. L • Appointments can be made for • taking Family Groups or out- _ dam. r Plelucee thr n1 ii bhe • est g • Country, • • We eel' all kinds of Picture' • Flumes. �as+ • tf •,. s Free Bros. • i• •••••••••••••••••••••••••• wrist watch we ask you to please ac- cept; this battalion ring, bible, pipe and fountain pen and may the circle of boys not he broken in any way. May the hand of God direct you in all your ways and we will look for. ward to the time when you will once more lay down the sword and return to the plow. Signed on behalf of your neighbors and friends, R. MEssrn, JAS • PEACOCK, R. SCOTT, ALEX. J'oeIr sroN; ED, JAcxoLIN. Nelson Hayden is home from his trip to the United States to visit his daughter who was ,serionsly ill, She is considerably improved .• we are pleased to hear. We are.proud to see so many of the .young-tnen'of this community taking up the cause of freedom and justice and our beet, wishes go with them. all that they' 'may return nnhat'nted. The holding of a Farewell Picnic in Will. King's grove on Saturday of this week was called off on account of, the fact that the soldier boys -were• moved to London Camp Tuesday of this week. The lost colt belonging to A. Sint p-' son has not yet been found by the owner, A reward will be paid for he recovery and trouble is ahead of the man who is retaining it without ad vectising. Jno. McDonald, son of Donald Mc- Donald, is among the latest recruits for the King's service. Ren. King de- sired 'to' serve his ennntry too but. could not pees the necessary medical exam. Patriotism is still alive. The latest word from Pte. Ralph Shaw, who has passed through, a siege of 11 weeks with typhoid fever, was that he is gradually regaining his strength and is able to be nut of bed now. He may accompany his mother home to recuperate in the pure tonins- phei•e of Morris township. CARD OF THANES. -On -account of not being at Victoria Hall Friday evening I wish to express my thanks to the neighbors and friends of Jatnee- town community and the people of Johneton's church for the valuable and most appreciated gifts recently received by me. Each gift will ever be a treasured keepsake with a heart of gratitude and love to all. Sincere- ly yours, WM HOLT, 101st Huron Battalion. Grey - R. J. and Mr's. Hoover were visiting at the home of Duncan and Mrs. Mc- Callum, near Blyth. M a. Mrs. Jno. D. McNeil Ne had the mis- fortune to fall down stairsnd a break her lett arm near the wrist. • We hope she will soon regain the loss of this important member. A brown, general purpose mare strayed from the premises of Silas Johnston, 10th Con., last Thursday night and has not been found d yet. See advt. in this issue. ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION On Sabbath, May 21, Pte. Charlie Buttrey of the llth Onn., who tined the colors at Brussels with the 101st Huron Bat- talion, was presented with the follow- ing address that was read hy Bert. Evans and a wrist watch handed over by Wm. Ellacott DEAR CHARLIE. -Having learned that you havejoined"the"the Hurons" for your King and Country, we have chosen this sacred time and place to express our appreciation of your act and to wish you God's richest blessing and prosperity. You have always been ready and willing to give *your hest, being considerate and helpful. You'll he missed but never forgotten by us. You are helping to bring that glorious time nearer when this terrible cruel war willhe ended, solemn treaties ob- served and small Nations will have the right to exist and flourish. There- fore though we are sorry to see you leave our midst it is with pride that we see you go forth to help keep "the best old flag on earth," We wish van God's blessing and protection while you are absent. We ask ynn to ac- cept this wristwatch as a slight token of the love and esteem in whirl: you are held in this neighborhood. Signed on behalf of the community. BERT EVANS, W.lf. ELLACOTT. Charlie made a very suitable reply and expressed' his thanks to all con- cerned. Pte. Buttery is now at Lon- don. camp training for overseas duty sooner or later. The wormy ivieh. him a safe return after he has clone his "bit." A very pleasant time was spent at the home of Sergeant and Mrs. 1''Eolt,. Saturday evening, 271111 ult„ when a number of neighbors and friends as- sembled to bid Mr. Holt God -speed ere he leaves for training elesewhere prior tooing overseas ut the near future, Geo. Johnston filled the posi- tion of chairman agreeably and called on an impromptu program of speeches es solos,iuetvtimei nl selectionsand recittions, which were enjoyer. An .address was read and A. Pollock made the presentation, Address was as follows - SERGEANT Wnt, HOLT. st 10 urns H 1 BDIIAR Flamm N Battalion. R D x THC; RHAxt.-We have gathered here to- night as rem eseutatavo'of your friends in Grey and Mortis to flay a few final words to you, who have enlisted in this, the greatest war in the world's history. The weeks are passing by and we are beginning to realize with a certain degree of sadness that you will soon he passing on to a larger training camp and WO Will 1111s8 you from our neighbofhood, There Incr others of our number who would' be proud to stand with you in the Xing's uniform, but whether or cwt we ere unfortunate, the voice of duty calls us. to retrain onfa farm, t ata, We are glad however, that you have been able to say, ''Here am I, send rue," and we wish you every enceess in the causa that is so dear to us all. It is not with any idea of rewarding yoga that we are here this evening but just to assure you of our'interest in you and that our best wishes go along with you. We ask you to accept' this cane, Waldemar knife and elta111 and this 101st Battalion ring. We trust that when you are far away and dreaming of home these may assure ypu that we will still have the home fires burning when you f'ethrn. We aseure you that we twill not forget you at the throne of °race, that you may live a Iire consistent with the righteousness 'f the cause to which you have dedi- cated, yoneeelf and that our. Gracious Father May in liis own time bring you safely back to us. Signed on be- half of your friends, _ A. POLLOCIC, E. JOHNSTON J. PEACOCK, B. PAYN. - Mr. Holt made a very suitable reply and also solicited the prayei0 of the friends on itis behalf, that lfe might be granted health and strength to do hie "bit." League service will he held next 'Sunday : evening at 7.30 in Union Church. Meeting in charge of Mrs. Thos. Dauglietty, DIED AFTER SHORT ILLNESS -Wed- nesday evening of this week Thomas Lott, Oth Oau., died after a brief ill- ness of peritonitis. He was 83 years, 1 mouth and 12 days old. Funeral will be held hrirlay afternoon at .230 o'clock. Service at 2 p, m. Rev. R. 12, Page, of St. John's church, will conduct it in the absence of Rev. D. Wren who is attending Conference at Kingsville. Further notice next week. Morns M. M. Cardiff, 5th line, is back from a trip to Buffalo to visit relatives. Clayton Jordan and Walter A, Shiu•pe, 50 line, who were operated on for appendicitis are making good progress. The obituary of the late Mrs. Robt. Broadfoot, formerly of Morris, who died at Gladstone, Man., recently, may he read on page 4, Don't fail to read what is said of the fine old lady. ,Have you made an entry for the Field Crop Competition in oats, under the direction of East Huron Agricul- tural Society ? Geta blank form from M. Black, Secretary, Brussels, at once for time is now np. We are sorry to hear of the illness of Bert. Carter, 5th line, who has been laid aside by an attack of appendicitis. Au operation may be necessary later. Mrs. Carter is also quite poorly. We hope both will soon regain their usual 1 st 1 good health. Quite a number 0!P are people lan- P P sin to take in he annual Excnreio to the Model Farm, Guelph. The date is Thursday, 15th inst. Special train will be run leaving Brussels at 8.08 a. m. and on the return trip' gets away from Guelph at 7 p. m. It makes a dandy outing. On May24th Miss Mildred 0a ild ed Russell 5th line celebrated her 11th y t birthday by a party in which 15 guests were in attendance. A big time was spent boating, swinging, ball, etc., winding up with supper. All had a fine time and wished Miss Mildred many happy returns of the day. • A Red Cross Garden Party is billed for Friday, Jtue Oth, at the school grounds of S. S. No. 0, 3rd line. Miss 0. Yuill is the enthusiastic teacher. Program will consist of addresses, readings, recitations, vocal and in- strumental music. Wingham Brass Band has been engaged. Supper will be served and there will also be a re- freshment Booth. Tickets 25c ; child- ren 15c. Help a good cause along by your presence. A THOUGHTFUL ACT.- Monday wonting of last week when the Brus- eels Company of the 101st Battalion weremal•ching to Wingham, via Bel - grave, where they had dinner served 10 No. 1 style, F. and Mrs. Kerney, 4th line, showed their kindly feeling toward the boys by having a lunch ready when the sons of the Empire reached their home. The boys were delighted of course and were not slow in praising Mr. and Mrs. Kerney for much appreciated thoughtfulness. It is these little touches that do much to sweeten life. DIED IN HIS YOUTH. -Early on the morning of May 4111 death entered a Langdon home taking from the family circle of 0. J. and Mrs. Bone, their ynungest son, Ray, a fine manly young fellow, in bis 13th year, who was beloved in the home and a favor.' ire among the young people with whim he has been associated with around town. His illness, one that has confined him in bed for the great- er Tart of the time since February, had been considered serious from the. start, as the attack of rheumatism, from which he suffered, had been cnn- stluitly 101100ted by a weak heart. Since •Monday the patient had been gradually sinking and all realized that his stay here was rapidly s v til drawingto a close Along with the sorroing Wen a the passing p t p g away aERay is mourned by an elder brother, Cecil E. Bone, Deputy Sheriff at the Court House, and 8 sisters, The funeral tooklace Saturdayaftetn oar.: from the Methodist churcand was attend- ed by a concourse of sympathizing fiends ofe th family, Rev. Lee, pastor, was assisted in conducting the service hy Rev. Hibbard, of the Pres- byterian church, and the music was furnished by a choir in which the two churches contributed a quota, Nothing could moire plainly express the depth which the sorrow of this event reaches down in the hearts of the younger people of Langdon than the many floral pieces which con- tributed to the beauty and solemnity of the last sad rite to one whom all admired and held d in high . regard. The Langdon High School and its teachers next to the family and im- mediate relatives number among those who will find it hardest to realize he has gohe from their midst. Itis classmates in the High School acted as pallbearers. Ray Bone was a nephew of Thos. W. and Henry Bone, 3rd line, Morris, SOLD AND BOUGHT. -Thos. Pierce, Pierce, of the East Gravel road, has sold a line thro' bred Durham bull, "Scotch Lad" to Christopher Barrows, Mc- Killop township. He is a well bred .animal his sire being "All Scotch" =87508=, We wish Mr, Barrows suc- cess. Mt'. Pierce has purehased an- other bull "General Ian Hamilton" -100715=, a dark roan, bred by 0, L, Westover, Dumboyne, Ont. He ought to be a good sire as he is well bred on both sides. Sire and 'dam were both imported, RICHARD S. ARMSTRONG ANSWERS THE GALL. -Last Sunday morning an old and well known resident of the 3rd line, in the person of Richard S Armstrong, passed away, aged 70 years and 3 months. Hie demise was nota surprise as he had been in failing health for the past couple of years, a heart trouble beingthe cause. De- ceased cvas born ino, Cavan, Ireland and came to Canada with bis father's family when about 2 years of age. They lived in Kitley township and then in Tuscarora township, Brant Co., moving from the latter to Morris township, when the subject of this notice was 15years old. They took possession of NI Lot 27, Con. 4, upon which Mr, Armstrong lived until his decease. 53 or 54 years ago deceased was united in marriage to Maria. Ingram, of the same line and to them were born 11 children. The six sons are Chas. and Frank, in the West; Rich., W. H. and Alex., of Grey township ; and Lewis at home. Daughters are Mrs. Abbey in the West ; Mesdames Warwick, Morris Mrs. Rutledge. of Dakota ; and Mrs. J. H. Sellars, deceased. Mr. Armstrong was industrious, thrifty and a :good manager and with the same qualities possessed by his children they have prospered. Deceased belonged to the Anglican church. He was a good husband, a wise father and an A 1 neighbor. Mrs. George Crooks, Brus- sels, Is the only survivor of a family of 9 in the Armstrong family, 7 of whom were sisters. The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon of this week at 2.30 o'clock, service half hour earlier. Interment in Brussels ceme- tery. The community sympathise with the bereaved and will not soon forget the deceased. Ethel This week Jno. and Mrs.. McDonald are away to Kingsville to attend the Methodist Conference. They will visit Rev. E. F. and Mrs. Armstrong, formerly of Ethel, now at Essex, be- fore returning. The Spinsters' Convention entertain- ment on May 24th, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church was a great success. Every- body splendidly did a lendidl and there was lots of fun. Proceeds over $50. Hugh Addle, George Acldie and Norman Addie are all ill with typhoid fever, a most unusual condition for 3 in one family. Neighbors have been very kind in putting in the crop no the Addle farm. Hope they will soon be o. k. Ethel and locality are usually well represented at the Excursion to the Model Farm. Thursday, 15th inst., is the date, a special train leaving here at 8.22 and getting to Guelph at 11 o'clock. It is a beautiful spot at which to spend a day. Pte. 1v1. J. Slemmon, who joined Brussels Company of the 101st. Batt., some months ago, has been granted an honorable discharge owing to the necessity of assisting on the home farm. He took a live interest in mili- tary affairs and was an apt pupil. A goodly number of the soldiers of the 161st Battalion whose homes are in this locality, were here over Sun- day. They left Monday for Wingham and en Tuesday went to London to camp ou Darling's Heights where drill on a wide scale will be carried on. We wish them success. MARRIED IN TORONTO. - A quiet wedding took place at Bond Street Church, Toronto, on May 23rd, when Miss Charlotte McDowall and George Wanner were united in marriage by Rev. Byron Stauffer. Miss Annie Little was bridesmaid and David Wanner, brother of groom, was the best man. The Warmer family were former residents here, the groom be- ing a nephew of Mrs. Jno. Sanders. Mrs. Sanders was invited to the wed- ding but did not attend. May their joys he many and their troubles few is the wish of the room's friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Wanner will reside in Mimico where the Washer Bros. have a grocery business, HAVE ENLISTED. Howard and Laidlaw Strachan, sons of W. L. and Mrs. Strachan, of this locality, have enlisted. They have 430 acres near Lonbutta, Alta., and had 70 acres of wheat sowed when they responded . onded to the Dm n'e'e call. The' boys will have a month granted them to harvest this crop. They have been 5 years in the West where they have done well. Messrs. Strachan are busy now h au l- ingbushels' balance of last years wheat and oats to market t tkeG and will Py robabl sell off their horses and cat- tle. They will train at Calgary for a time. We admire their patriotism and hope they will be able to return safely to their farms bye and bye, Walton Sidney Hewitt will conduct the ser- vices in the Methodist churches, Wal- ton circuit, next Sunday, Miss Eva Johnston, Berlin, niece of Rev. F. W. Craik, is visiting at the parsonage for a few weeks, The Fall Districts meeting of tire Goderich die riCt will be hell 'm thee Walton Methodist church. 16 ministers and 15 laymen will be in attendance. Our soldier boys were home over Sunday; preparatory to their going to carp at London oh Tuesday. It be- gthiine now to settle down to the real ng, Rev, 11,1r. Craik is attending the London Conference at Kingsville, The lay delegate is Albert Puodas.. At the annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid of the Walton Methodist church the following offlcere were elected President, Mrs. Hugh Fulton i Vice - President, Mrs, Bennett ; Secretary, Mrs. ' Jas.- N. Campbell ; Treasurer, Miss R. Bartows, The Walton and' District School Fair Director's are very grateful to Seaforth Horticultural Society for bulbs, &c„ in connection with the promotion of the good work under- taken. Many a garden and home should be the better of the carping School Fair, The annual Garden Party of. the Methodist church, Walton, will be held Wednesday evening of next week. A fine program is in store, consisting of numbers from Misses Harrison and Whitfield, Rawls. Messrs. Wren, Lundy and Paruaby and Measre. oaeter, Bishop, •Seaforth Band and others. Tea will be served and a first class time is expected. Pnea CONCERT. -Rarely, it ever, has such singing been heard in Walton as that of Wednesday night of last week, when the Listowel Ladies' Quartette, under the auspices of the Duff's church Ladies' Aid, delighted the audience that gathered to hear them. In quartettes the voices,, all pure in tone, blended beautifully and the shad- ing, the expression, the perfect accord and the "lift," in their singing were a delight to the ear of the lover of music. Miss Walker, in her solos, greatly pleased the audience and Miss Thom- son in "Angus MacDonald" fairly carried them out of themselves and made them feel all the joy and sorrow in that song. Miss Thomson has a wonderful voice and just as wonderful - power of expression and these coupled with a strong, attractive personality, makes her a singer like whom one does not often have the privilege of hearing. Miss Roulstone in playing for Miss Thomson, proved herself an able accompanist as well as singer. Mrs. La ie's low rich voice was heard to splendid advantage in the last verse of "Way down upon the Swanee River." The singers were ably as- sisted in the program by three of our young ladies, Misses Florence Young and Alice Knechtel, Walton and Lily Harrison, Monorieff, who all give much more than ordinary promise of becoming good elocutionists. That a Walton audience appreciates good music was shown by the almost ab- solute stillness during most of the numbers. If ever the Listowel Quar- tette comes back to Walton they will be greeted bye crowded house. Oran brook Cranbrook news may he read on page 5 of this issue. See what is said. The service in the Methodist church here will be withdrawn next Sabbath afternoon as the pastor is at Confer - 0000. This week Wm. Perrie leaves for Winnipeg where he will attend the Assembly of the Presbyterian church. Itis a fine trip. Rev. J. L. McOullocb will conduct the service in the Methodist church, - Brussels, next Sabbath evening in the' absence of the pastor at Conference. • Mrs, W. H. Ferguson, of Belgrave locality, gave a full and most interest- ing account of the recent Women's Missionary Convention, held in Lon- don, to the Woinan's Society here, on Tuesday afternoon. Thursday, 15th inst., is the date an- nounced for the annual outing to the Model Farm Guelph. No more enjoy- able or instructive trip could be taken. Crops, experimental plots, dairy, poultry, stock and a host of other phases are well worth seeing. Special train leaves Brussels at 8.08 a. tn. ; Ethel at 8.22 and Henfryn at 8.36 Thursday morning. CHAS. SWITZER PASSES AWAY. - The death of Cbarles'Sw.itzer occurred' at his home, in Kelfleld, Sask., on Thursday, May 18th Up to a week previous to his death Mr. Switzer had enjoyed his usual good health barring, a couple of slight attacks in the past three weeks and was in attendance, as was his custom at the church services nn the last Sabbath but one of his life. All that human skill could do to save his life was done, but the message had come to hits to "come up higher." Funeral which teak place Saturday, was attended by a lare cumber of th people of the district for many miles around. Service at the house was Con- ducted by his pastor, Rev, J, M. Eith- er, at the grave the brethren of Rol- field Orange Lodge performed the funeral ceremony of that Order, of which Mr. Switzer was for many, years an active and interested member. In- terment was made at the Kelfleld cemetery. Born at St. Marys, Ontar- io, 111 1849, M. Switzer, when quite 'o remnv t d with his father's young e e family to Ilia vicinity of Brussels, where he spent the greater part• of his life. In 1909, following his two sons, who had gone West and taken up Palm lands, &1.r. Switzer w ibh his wife and younger son Leslie moved to , Kelfleld, where they have since t'e- sided, winning for themselves the re, spot and esteem of a largo circle - of friends in their new home, Mr.. Switzer was the lust of four brothers; two of whore besides himself have died since he came West. He is sur- vived by his widow and three sons, Ira Edgar, William Clrat9es and Leslie George, all of Kolfleld, and; one sister, Mrs,. 'Wm. Pollard, of Lietowel, who will have the sympathy of their many friends 17ae1 and West in their be- reavement. The only daughter, Mrs, George Williamson, of Walton, died in April 1916. M . Switzer r was a faithful and consistent member of the Methodi81chtu'cl1 while his home was its Ontario but on earning to the West he identified himself with the Presby- terian church, the only church in the communityof wbieh 110 was an office -bearer at the time of his death.