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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1916-6-8, Page 1,kY ruz VOL. 44 NO. 49 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, f UNE 8, 1gi:6 W. H. KERR, Proprietor New Advertisements Parma 1o4. -Tam Poem, Knits round-TIDI POST. Head bag lost -Tag Poem. e •ounts- 7t•, Dolmas, Settle a c 1 s maid wonal bfiRowland. Cows s 0owe For sale -Arthur Ward. Mist its eb�s MoncriefE ANNIIAL GARDEN. PARTY,— Friday, 28rd Met., is the date of the annual Garden Party, of Knox Ohureh here, which will be held on the church grounds, Supper from 0 to a o'clock. A most interesting program will be presented which will include Robert Wilson, humorist vocalist, Toronto ; Monkton Orchestra; Addresses by Jas. Bowman, M. P., Barrister Proud- foot, M. P. P., Warden Livingstone and others. Everybody attends the Monerieff'Garden Party so don't for- get the date. Wroxeter Mrs. White, Harriston, is the guest of her son, Neil White. 0. D. Simpson, Brucefleld, is spend- ing a few days in the village. Miss Cassie McDougall attended the wedding of a friend at Markdale this week. Pte. Wm, Carter, Hillcrest Camp, London, spent the week end at his hone here. Ashton Morrison, Arthur, spent Saturday with his parents, Jno. and Mre. Morrison. Ebner Buckingham, teller in the Bank here, has been transferred to the Bank of Hamilton, Wingham, leaving on Monday. A football team of school boys play- ed a friendly game in Belmore on Saturday afternoon. The game was a tie, no goals being scored. Congratulations are extended to Mies Lizzie Sanderson who has been successful in the recent examinations of the Faculty of Education at Tor- onto. D. M. McTavish, assisted by R. G. McKercher, had charge of the Y. P. S. in the Presbyterian Church Sunday evening. The subject was, "Consecra- tion of money." Word was received of the demise of Mrs. Wm. Edgar, at Ayr. Funeral was on Tuesday and Jas. A., Hugh, Robb. and Alex. Edgar, D. Stewart, Thos. McOlyment and others from Turnberry and Howick attended. On Friday last a very successful Circle tea was given by Mes.a°. Reis, Mrs. W. A. Rutherford and Mrs. W. 0. Hazlewood, at the home of the lat- Car of First-class LIME ter, Next tea will be given on Friday, June 10th, at the home of Mrs, G Davidson. RED CROSS, — Following supplies were recent ay seilt to Red Groes head- quarters, 77 King E.Towront o 2 quilts, 50Dowele, 27 pilloweases, 13 helpless siiirLe, 6 hospital shute, 22 hot water bottle covers, 0 bandages. Deepest sympathy is expressed for Rev. L, and Mrs. Perrin, Hamilton, in the death of their eldest son, Wm. J. Perrin, 13. A. Se„ who was accidental- ly killed at Coniston, Thursday, June let. At time of writing no particulars of the accident are to hand. Thede - ceased was a particularly clever student and had completed an electri- cal course at the 'School of .Practical Science, Toronto. He also taught school for a number of years in Howick when his father was pastor of the Presbyterian church here. He is survived by his parents, one sister, Miss May, and a brother, James. In- terment took place ab Kincardine Sunday afternoon. 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 Lime. Cranbrook Geo. Baker, • Get Your • • McKillop We are glad to welcome Rev. Mr. Oraik back to Walton • circuit for another year. Don't forget the Garden Party at J. J. McGavin's home Wednesday even- ing of next week, Good program. Pte. Harvey Hoover, teacher at Leadbury, looks the part in his khaki uniform, There should be a score more in McKillop lining up for the Ernpire's defence. Friday evening of this week the union Patriotic service will be held in Trinity church, Address will be givenby Rev. Mr, Paenaby. Women's s Institute will meet on Wednesday ednesda afternoon of next week at the home Mrs. Higgins. Mise of M. Hig g Job, of Freeman, Ont,,., will be there and give an address, A good' attend- ance asked for. Wm. H. Armstrong, 5th line, Mor- ris, has received word from his son, Pte. L. A. Armstrong, of 89th Batta- lion, Calgary. Hie Battalion is en - route for Halifax at time of writing where they expect to sail shortly for England. May he return wearing laurels of victories won which will be envied by those who have turned a deaf ear to the call which is being given to defend their homes and earthly possessions. Molesworth. A Demonstration in Bee -keeping will be held at Charles Mitchell's on Friday June 16th, at 1.80 p. m. sharp. Qualified apiary instructor will be present and explain the various steps and necessities of successful bee management. Everybody will be welcome. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is the report .of U. S. S. No. 16 for the month of May. Sr. IV — Arith„ Geog., Spell., Hist.—Mabel Robertson 63, Jas. McKereher 59. Jr. IV.—Gor- don McDonald 67, Ruby Grainger 69. Jr. III.—Elva Brown 79, Margaret Doig 78, Mabel Bowman 71, Allan McKereher 68, George Hislop 30. Se. 1L—Annie Brown 82, Evelyn Hislop '74, Howard Grainger 68, Elmore Thompson 57, Willie Doig 67, Leonard Lambkin 63. Pt. IL—Mervyn Grain- ltew Doig; Jr. —G a Grain- ger I1.Grainger,Bo �an. Sr. Primer—Isabel Doig. Primer— Annie Schmidt, Wesley Lambkin, Clarence Grainger, Aimee Bowman, Lawson Doig, Robert Sanderson. Average attendance 24. V. FERNE EcwMIER, Teacher. • O. • • Enlargements 1 • o • MADE AT • • •• Fres Bros.'Studio • • a a es and SAVE MONEY THEREBY • • • • All work guaranteed. • •• Appointments can be made for g • taking Family Groups, or out- • door Pictures through the i Country. s L We sell all kinds of Picture • • Frances. 0 • •Fre ..e Bros. • ••p•NN••p••••t•••••••IN•• FARMERS Rev. Mr. Johnson is back from Con- ference and will take charge of the services as usual next Sunday. This week Gerald Palfrey went to London to join Brussels Company of n He is a young Battalion. the 181s y g Englishman, who has been wor i n g in this neighborhood f r soroe time. We wish h success and Providential overeigght as he goes forward to do his duty for the Empire. His example might be followed by a number of others in this community with good effect. Belmore Miss Margaret Burdett spent Sun- day with friends in Garrick. G. and Mrs. Simmons, Bluevale, spent Sunday at Jas. Merkley's. Mrs. 0. Guile and baby, Toronto, is visiting her parents, P. and Mrs. Hackneyy. Mrs. Haslem, Harriston, and Mrs. McGrath, Gorrie, visited at Mrs. 0. Johann's last week'. Mrs. W. Nickel and son have' 're- turned home to Toronto after visiting her parents, W. and Mrs. Lowry. Ohildrens' Day will be observed in the Methodist church here next Sun- day. Come and hear the children. Robert Nichol and Miss Mary Weiler, 9th Con. were married last Wednesday afternoon. Congratula- tions. The Women's Institute held their monthly meeting in the Hall on Sat- urday, June Brd. Mrs. W. H. Irwin gave a splendid paper on "Home and Oountry" ; Helen Mulvey, Pearl and Annie Douelas sae Pa what would you take for me," which was very much appreciated. Annual meeting will be held at the home of the Presi- dent, Mrs, F. Ballagh, on June 22nd, when Miss H. T. Jobb, of Freeman, Ont., will address the ladies on the "Charm of Personality." All the ladies are invited to attend, The Institute intend holding a pic-nic in the near future. Belgrave The Farmers' Club is arranging for a Picnic in the near future. Mrs. Bird, Mitchell, has been visit- ing at Samuel Jordan's for several weeks. Measles have most of their energy spent in this locality during the last two weeks. Rev. Mr. Lang,.Auburn, will preach in the Presbyteriau chuuch next Wed- nesday at 8 p. in. David Sproat, who has been in Wingham hospital for several weeks,, is able to be home again. Many from this district are talking of taking in the Excursion to the Model Farm on June 16th. Messrs. McCracken, Brussels, and Shaffer, Wingham, have been paper- ing andrefitting several 'of our village homes last week. Mrs. (Rev.)) Parnaby started to Con- ference at Kingsville but was com- pelled to return home before complet- ing the trip owing to illness of one of the children. Belgrave Patriotic Society will hold i of ruse mi the evening aTeaatsham g Wednesday, June 21.st, from 0 to 9 o'clock. If you are willing, to aid a good cause attend. Henry Johnson,, who has been the zealous Superintendent of Trinity Church Sunday School for years, has tendered hie resignation. His place will not be easily filled. Private W. E. Scott was home from London on Sunday. He speaks well of conditions at Hillcrest Camp, where the 161st is mobolized, ales adds that they have a fine class of of leers. Rev. Iilr. Paruaby and H. Hoi?per were attending the Methodist Oran feronce at Kingsville during the past week. The former is stationed on Belgrave circuit for the next Confer- ence year. We wish him and his charge the best of success. n KingstonKingstonQueen's Journal reports that Roy Pal Westin has again won lbe soholareh,p for tad year's work in science, coming highest in general h 50 Roy is It is \volt Sy proficiency. a sonnF D � i Donald and Mts Patterson, on East W a wann h and his many friends will be pleased to learn of his snreess. The annual Garden Party, under, the auspices of the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist bhurch, will be held on the Parsonage Lawn, on Thursday even- ing of next week. Wingham Bend will supply a musical 'program: Tea . A good served from 6 to 8 o'clook. time is expected and a welcome le ready for everybody. Tile citizens of this cnnnnunity pre - seated Norman Geddes with a hand some signet ring before his departure for camp at London, ,where he is at- tached to the t-tachedtothe 161st. The School Sec- tion at Londesboro, whore he has taught so successfully for the past 2 years, held'a social evening on the 19th of May iii his honor and also Ke - welted him with a beautiful gold wrist watch as their appreciations of his services to them incapacity"as teach- er, also as a high tribute of honor which they felt they were indebted insomuch as he hoe Volunteered ;to do his part to defend the property and the homes of the Hiuplre. We erecta very strong, lasting and attractive SILO complete, left. ready for your corn. ' This Silo is ailed Cedar, any size ; tongued and grooved with roof and gotta • is ventilator'; guyed well at the co top and anclinted securely toile. foundation, Chic of our Silos may. Ino seen on the farm of Mr, D. Machan, R. R. Nn. 3, Brussels. For prices and full particulars drop a card to the undersigned nr phone at one expense, after which we teal call. I )ersonall. Y We also put our roof on old Silos. Yours faithfully, G. GREEN, 48-3 OWEIN SOUND, Phone 589 1024 2nd aVe, West • Cranbrook Mrs. McKay is back to Oranbrook from an extended visit to her son at Seaforth. Next Sabbath afternoon Rev. Mr. Wren will conduct the service in the. Methodist church.. Mrs. G. Sperling is away this week attending the marriage of her niece, Mies Violet Bothwell, of Bruoefield. Rev. J. L. McCulloch had bhe mis- fortune to have a bone in one of his limbs broken by the kick of a colt. We hope he will soon be o. k. Walton The McDonald mill has its cut of timber well in hand. George Ferguson smiled on his old friends for a day or so last week. Duff's church annual Garden Party will be held on the manse lawn, on Friday evening, July 7th. Among other attractions will be the Laurie Quartette, of Hamilton. Watch out for bills giving full particulars. Excursion to bhe Model Farm on the 0. P. R. Saturday of this week. Special train leaves Walton at 8.40 a. m. Fare is 81.85, return to be made the same day. Train is billed to ar- rive at Guelph at 10.40 o'clock. The time for leaving McNaught station is 8.52 and the fare $1.65. A emon REPoItx.—Following is the report of the Women's Institute and Red .Oross!Auxiliary, Walton, from Sept. 21st, 1915, to May 81st, 1916 :— Proceeds of Teas, $607.25 ; Proceeds of Concerts, $52.36 ; Donations, 5308.- 60 ; Proceeds from sale of Flags, $56.- 85 ; Sale of quilts, $400 ; Sale of knit- ting needle holders, $10.80; Total $1,040.15. Expenditures— Cash ma- terial for Red Cross, expenses, post- age, freight, etc., $681.96 ; Patriotic flags,56.17 ; Donation Trafalgar Day Fund, $100.00 ; Donation Red Cross Society Hyman Hall, London, Ont., $200.00 ; Total $988.23. Balance on hand, $51.92. The following articles were shipped to Hyman Hall, London, Ont., since Sept. 215t, 1915, to May 31st, 1916 :-101 hospital shirts, 147 flannel shirts, 330 pairs socks, '73 py joule suits, 36 pillows, 10 scarfs, 2 pairs knee warmers, 35 pillow slips, 23 mat- tress pads, 3 quilts, value ;$0566.20. 200 jars jam was shipped to Red Cross Society, Toronto, Ont. The above re- port is most commendable and reflects credit of the faithful band of workers in and about Walton. Jamestown Jamestown news on page 5. Excursion to Model Farm Thursday of next week. Andrew Simpson's long lost road- ster colt has been found after a some- what toilsome search- It strayed to Hullett township and was found at Mr. McVettie's. The annual pic-nic of the Bryan's and Boundary schools is slated for Saturday afternoon of June 2.4th,' in the Bennett grove. Good program of sports is being arranged and every- body will be welcome, only don't for- get your basket. John Strachan, B. A., wife and son, of Toronto, have been visiting at the former's parental home. He has completed his Theological course et Knox College and will probably short- ly enter on an active ministerial career. Many old friends in this lo- cality will be glad to see him do well. Pathmasters will have a pic-nic this year trying to stretch out the road put the beats in decent shape work to after the very wet Spring. The grad- er should be called into requisition and the beet grovelvel possible put on afterr radio etet off. Some theWater grading to turn road t osses appear bo think "any old way" is good enough, but it isn't. This week Edmund and Mrs. Brew- ers 4th line, are moving to Brussels, to take possession of their new home, purchased from Mrs. D. B, Moore. Many good wishes from Moreisites will follow them for a long and happy lite in their new quarters on Turn - berry street, South. F. H. Gilroy and family who were tenants of the house have taken up residence in the Leath- erdale terrace. Bluevale We are sorry to report that R. N. Duff, an old and highly esteemed resident, is in such poor health. If good wishes would tend to convalee- cenee ho should soon improve. Farmers' annual Excursion to Guelph Model Farm, Thursday of next week. A good crowd usually takes in this delightful holiday trip. Tickets good to return on Friday. Rev, Mr. Thomson, having complet- ed his probationary studies, was re- ceived into full connection with the ministry last Sabbath at Kingsville where the Conference was held. He will continue his pastorate on Blue - vale circuit for the next Conference year we are pleased to hear. SHORT AND SWEET. -The Corona- tion (Alberta) Review of May 11th, speaks as follows of people well known in this locality :—"Bob" Forrest, of 151st Batt, hails from Brussels, Ont., where his mother and brother still re- side. "Bob" enlisted with the 161st when the Coronation platoon was organized, but he didn't make any celebration over it, in fact Bob is not given in that way, he didn't even write the "home folks" to tell them that he was in khaki ; those of us who know Bob best are not surprised at this as he does not make much foss about things generally, simply goes ahead and does them and keeps on go- ing. Rather an amusing thing hap- pened in connection last Sunday, which is worth telling, it shows that Bob's brother Charlie, is very much like Bob in terseness of la ngnageat any rate, and not given to saying more than is necessary, but in this he has nothing on Bob, as the following goes to show. 011 Sunday afternoon the following telegram was received and speaks for itself :— Brussels, Ont. May 7th, 1910 To Robt. Forrest, Coronation. Enlisted last night, come home at once.—Charlie. And here is Bob's answer : Coronation, Alta., May 7th, 1910 To Charles Forrest, Brussels, Ont. Enlisted twenty-eighth February, cannot go home.—Bob. Ethel 0An of cement at Ethel station, Friday of this week. Anyone wanting some, see or Dalt. WM. GMT,. THE POST is in receipt of a letter NOM Pte. Noble McKee, of Ethel, now at Shoriicliife, England. It will ap- pear next week. A (Marden Party will be held on the Methodist church grounds on Friday evening, lath inst. Tea served in Township Hall. Good program con - salting of addresses, vocal and instru- mental music. See bills for further ;an•tieul tos. For several months Thos. Vodden bot,u has{ ' m Ohio, Cleaver of the relieving g Buttes of Courier on the rural mall route The latter found he had more on his hands than he could attend to in the busy season between his farm and the mail route. Next Sunday evening, at 7.30 o'clock Miss Belle Henderson, Brussels, will give an address to the Endeavor in the Presbyterian church here on bhe work done at St. Christopher House and Farm. Miss Henderson hike an interesting story to tell. Mae, DOULI, DEAD.—There passed away on Tuesday, at the home of Jacob Hollenboek here, an old resident of this totality, in the person of Mrs. David Dona, in her 02nd year. She is survived by 2 sone, James and An. drew, Mr. Donll died. 15 years age., Blights' disease was the cause of Mrs. Doull's decease. Sho had been ab Mr,' Hollonbeck s for about a week, Her home Mrs on the 10th Concession' of Grey, where she had a small foam of 18 or 20 acres and where she had lived for 20 years. Funeral takes plebe Thursday afternoon to Brussels ceme- tery. Have You Tried Our New Shortening? Grey There wag considerable hail mingled, with heavy rain last Sunday evening Hurrah for the Model Farm, Guelph Thursday of next week. Special Ex- cursion train. This week Reeve Livingstone and Deputy Reeve Brown are at Goderieh attending the Summer session of Huron Co. Council. 3 Drain -By-laws have been distribut- ed in the Township to be known as the Burke, Hoy and Ritchie drains. Court of Revision will be held Mon- day, June 26th at Ethel It is expected that Mrs. Armstrong, 9th Con., may be able to come home from 111e hospital by the close of this week. Mr. Armstrong was at Guelph last Saturday to visit her. Friday, June 23rd, has been chosen as the date for the annual pic-nic of S. S. No. 3. Races, games, etc., will be on the program. Arrange to en- joy yourself in James Cardiff's grove. HOUSE BURNED.—The house on the Tann in Grey township, owned by HughRiddell, Listowel, and worked by him, was burned down during the dinner hour on Saturday, May 27th, The fire started on the roof. The loss is partly covered by insurance. Some of the Concession lines and sideroads will require considerable Patching up this year. They have not been worse for many a year than they were in the Spring of 1916. An- ual roadwork will have to be well managed to make it fill the bill. .A. good stone crusher is badly needed in Grey to aid road snaking. SCHOOL REPORT.—Report Of S. S. No. 6, Grey, for May. Ent.—Liter„ Gram., Arith., Geog.,Spell., Read., Camp., Writ. Total 50. Pass 390— Edythe Ames 439. Sr. IV.—Wilfrid Hoy (absent during exams.) Jr, IV.— Read•, Arith„ Spell, Geog• and Daily Work. Total 400, Pass 240.—Cecil Hall 312, Leonard Sinclair 269, *Thom- as Jack lin 139. Sr. III.—Read., Spell., Arith., Daily Work. Total 300, Pass 180.—Joseph Martin 216. Jr, III.— Read., Writ•, Spell., Arith„ Daily Work. Total 350, Pass 210.—May Jacklin 206, *Sylvester Raynard 217. Sr. IL—Read., Writ., Spell., Arith., Daily Work. Total 360, Pass 210.— Evelyn Hoy 269, Gordon Lowe 253, Jiro. Raynard 239.. Jr. IL—Read., Writ., Spell., Arith., Daily Work. Total 360 ,Pass 210.—Wilfrid Keffe r 279, Winona Frain 254, Clara Jacklin 226, Sr. Prim.—Ross Lowe 89. Jr. Prim.—Jim Turnbull 83, Carl Ames 71, *Richard Elliott 68, *Cecil Raynard 49, *Murray Gibson 43. Those marked e missed part .nf month.. Highest marks for perfect daily work were ob- tained by Wilfrid Keifer. I. B. FRAIN, Teacher. Morris The hail storm last Sunday evening was a wild one for a short time. Reeve Shortreed is attending County Council this week at Goderieh. Jno. and Mrs.Sherrie were visitors. with relatives at Ohesley for a few clays. The Board of health met Monday of last week and discovered that the measles epidemic was somewhat cost- ly. ost- 1 In the absence of the Methodist pastor at Conference several of the flocks were nnshepherded last Sunday in the Township. Mrs. Leslie Humphrey returned with Mesdames Maunders and Hunter to Detroit last Friday afternoon, where she will visit for a while, Robert McMurray, 4111 line, has am less than 7 nephews wearing the King's colors overseas at the present time. This is a commendable record. Township Treasurer Arthur Shaw has invested in a Feral' car, purchased from Samuel Garber, agent at Brus- sels'. Helwill soon handle it like an ex- pert. George and Monday of this week Mrs. Henderson, 3rd line, attended the funeral of the 9 months old baby of W. and Mrs. hill, Lucknow, a rela- ied o n Saturda. 'v The babyd y rela- tive. Don't forget the Red Cross Garden Party atSchoolhouse, S, S. No, . 3rd Line, Friday afternoon of this week. Wingliatn Band, addresses, vocal numbers, tea, etc., will canati- tute the program. A good time is assured and the cause is a worthy one. A WHOPPER. --Win. Davidson, 6th line, has a Barred Rock hen that is not satisfied with doing ordinary stunts but is establishing a record this Spring for big eggs. The largest was measured, before taking ib to Tire Pose, Brussels and was found to be 6t x 8 inches. It will take a good go - in biddy to beat this g Saturday afternoon neighbors and friends paid the last tribute of respect to their old friend, Richard S. Arm- etrong, before his body was consigned to the tomb. An appropriate service was conducted, byRev. Mr. Page and iu the pi•ocession to the cemetery where were over 80 rigs, showing the esboem in which deceased was held. 4 sons and 2 sots -in-law were the pall- bearers, Mrs, Rutledge, of Dakota, a daughter, arrived for the funeral, Swift's Cotosuet is largely a vegetable product, be- ing composed of prune cotton seed oil, specially refined under their own process, and pure beef suet selected from the best cattle. ' Swnrr's ComosuET is the ideal shortening for cakes and pastry of all kinds, Swnar's CoroevET is•especially re- commended for use in pastry, for people who cannot enjoy rich preparations. SWIFT'S DOTosuET is economical, it being necessary to use only two- thitde as much as other shortening. SWIFT'S COTOs'OET ie absolutely pure and wholesome, and is Can- ada approved. OoTOsunr Shortening is a delicate product, healthful, digestible and guaranteed pure. It is an ideal shortening and is unexcelled for frying. Put up in 1 Ib. prints and 3 Ib. pails. Baeker Bros. Rev. O. Wren, M. A. Returns for 4th Year LONDON CONFERENCE The following changes were made in c0 t ons n draf of e nti final, tnefi1 ini of pas- tors io tt11 theP neot r w c Por the. Poen e London Con r intra to s1 coming Conference year :— London District—No changes. Winglirm District —.Kincardine, Rev. H. 3. Uren ; Teeswater, Rev. 0. E. Durant ; Bethel, Rev. George Bennett ; Bervie, I•Rev. Dr, Williams. Exeter District— Parkhill, Rev. A, E. Lloyd ; Crediton, Rev. Obrietoper Baker ; Ailsa Craig, Rev. P. J. Snow- den. Stratbroy District—Warwick, Rev. R. C. Burton ; Arkona, Rev. A. H. Brown ; Melbourne, Rev, W, R. Vance ; Oil City, It, B, Cockburn. Goderich District—Benmiller, Percy Baine, Sarnia District— Oamlachie, Rev. R, L. Copeland ; Wyoming, Rev. S. 3. Allin ; Brigden, Rev. J. M, Keys ; Port Larnbton, Rev. Wm. Hicks. Windsor District—Goldsmith, S. J. Rutherford. OhathamiDistrict—Dawn Mills, Rev. A. C. Whaley ; Wallaceburg, RevJ. O. Reid (fifth year) ; Ridgetown, Rev.. W. G. R. McAllister ; Ivlorpetli, Rev, J. E. Cook ; Wardsville, Rev. Selby Jefferson, St. Thomas District— Summer's Corners, Bev, M. Parr ; Malahide, Rev. G M. Kitley and C. T. Wilkfn- son ; Yarmouth Centre, J. W. Pring ; Sparta, J. M. Gould ; Talbotville, John Kennedy ; Lyons, . W. Butt. Rev. J. W, Hibbert was re-elected Chairman of Wingham District ; Rev. D. Wren is Financial Secretary and Rev. Ba B. Parrlaby Sunday School Secretary. THE POST is pleased to state that Rev. David Wren, M. A., has been placed at Brussels by the Conference for a 4th year. He has had a very REV. D. WREN successful pastorate and the closing year should be the best of all. His return will be heartily greeted, not only by hie own congregation but by the townsfolk generally. He arrived baok from Conference Tuesday night. The comrnuuity sympathise with the bereaved, especially the widow at her advanced life in the sudden loss of her partner of 60 years. DIED AT A GOOD OLD AGE.--MOnday morning last Flora Cameron, relict of the late Thomas Strachan, 3rd Con., answered the roll call of the skies, aged 83 years. Her demise was not a surprise as her health had not been good for the past 2 years. It appear- ed to be largely a case of the wearing out of the physical, although ebe was only confined to her bed for 6 days immediately preceding her decease. Mrs. Strachan was born in Nova Scotia province and oame West in her girlhood. She joined hand and heart with Thos. Strachan, who predeceased by over 2 years, and for nearly 00 years travelled life's pathway to- gether, a She was a true helpmate, gather, P loving mother, a royal neighbor and a devoted follower of her Master, faith- fully doing her part as a loyal mem- ber of the Presbyterian church at Brussels. The surviving members of the family are : Dougall, in the West ; Alex., Brussels ; and Robert and John, at bonne ; Mrs. Werner, in the West ; and Miss Jessie, at home. Must meed of praise is deserved by the latter who faithfully and lovingly cared for both father and mother iu their old age. Wednesday afternoon the funeral took place, Rev A. J. Mann, B. A., pastor of deceased, con- ducting the service at the home and graveside. Interment was made in the family plot Brussels cemetery. The late Mrs. Strachan was beloved by a wide circle of relatives and friends for her genuine worth and the sympathy of the community is extend- ed to the bereaved. OSITIIARY.—In last week's issue of THE POST reference was made to the demise of Thos. Lott, 9th Con. He had worked up to 5 p. in. Tuesday and was apparently fairly well. Peritoni- tis set in and at his advanced age, being past 83 years, be soon succumb- ed, despite all that could be done, 24 hours after he was stricken. Mr. Lott was born in England and Dame to Canada when 10 years of age locating at Oshawa. In his young manhood he wed Miss Fannie Board, at Bowman- vllle, and later they moved Westward and located in Wawanosh, 13 or 14 and Mte Lott came to yearsago M Mr. ea y this locality and were highly esteemed Lott was them -Mr. b all who knew iremarkably hearty man and up to his death managed a farm, driving the team and attending to the various duties. In addition to hie partner, who has not been very rugged, 8 sons Geor e, Brussels ; Levi, Wingham; (George, g arch and 5 and 'Walter, Whtech ) daughters (Mrs. Wm. Miller, Kincar- dine ; Mrs. Richd. Palmer, Wroxeter ; Mrs, 0. McKay, Brussels ; Mrs. D. Ferrier, St, Helens ; and Miss Mary at home) survive and were all present at the funeral. Two brothers also re- main, John, Brussels ; and Levi, ;Oehawa. Funeral took place Friday afternobn to Brussels Cemetery, Rev. R. E, Pae, of St. John's church, con- ducting the service in the absence of Rev. D. Wren at Conference in Kings- ville, Pallbearers were W. Ronde, W. Dark, W.'iielniugway, S. 'Wilton, Jas. Artnstrong and it. J. Hoover, Mr, Lott held adherence to the 141otho- dist church and hie soot Sabbath morning was seldom vacant. He was a bright, jolly going old gentleman. LETTER FROM CALIFORNIA To MR. AND MRs. TYERMAN. DEAR FRIENDS.—I saw by THE POST that you have been very sick but I hope this will find you better. We are all well here, Had gnice a hike as it took us nearly 5 days to make the trip. Every day brought new scenes as we crossed deserts, hundreds of miles at a stretch, where we could see nothing but sand and sage brush ; passed over some very high mouutains, one 14000 feet high and it took 3 engines, 2 ahead and one behind. One morning we went through 18 tunnels in about one hour. La Grand, where Fannie lives is a grain section. My brother-in-law has 1400 acres of grain and over 1000 acres of hay. Have seen' more grain since I came here than I ever saw in my life before. I drove out the other day and went around 1800 acres of barley in one field. Barley is the principal good is some although there g crop, g fields of wheat. There is very little fruit here. They ship a lot of cattle and sheep from this station, loading 7 cars to -day and last week they loaded 2000 sheep. There is only one church itis a Methodist and not half full but they have a fine preacher. Well I think this is all for this time. Your old friend, W. P. BRAY. La Grand, Cal., May 23rd, 1916. LETTER FROM SERGT, LAMBERT A Former Brusselite Following letter was written by Sergi. Mervyn Lambert, who lived in town at oue tine, being employed in the shop of D. Ewan. On leaving Brussels he lived in Pittsburg, U. S., British Columbia, New Zealand,. was)and Australia. his home (where He enlisted in the service of the Em- pire with the latter and has seen ser- vice in Gillopoli, where be was wound- ed, Egypt, and is now doing duty in France. His wife lives iu Australia. Sergt. Lambert's No. is 218. He is farrier Serge. with the 1st Field Co. Engineers in the 1st Australian Div- ision, He writes John Wright, Brus- sels, as follows Clinton Percy Cole, of oderi h township,nshi P , lost two cows and a yearling in the electrical storm of Sunday night, which were lying under a tree beside a wire fence and it is thought that the electricity was conducted along the fence, as there was 110 signs of the tree having been struck. Huron is paying this year $66,000 to the Patriotic funds and will likely in- crease the grant of $2000 given to the 101st for recruiting purposes, as Huron is proud of its Battalion and will like- ly meet all required expense besides donating a tidy sum for extra oore- frts. it Warden Livingstone and County Clerk met the House of Refuge Com- mittee in Clinton Tuesday morning and made an inspection of the County buildings here. Ile found all in good condition and caref ull. attended to b the new manner, J. BMWi1. One of the principalrMems of business that will ome before the. County Council will be grants to the County Battalion and patriotic funds. DEAR FRIEND AND BItOTTIER,—I re- ceived your very interesting letter. Since last, you will notice I have changed myplace of residence. What a change after Egypt, This is a beautiful country, cultivated every- where, an old country with plenty of Intel -est to one travelling and the people are so nice and go out of their way to do what they can for our pleasure and comfort. It is won- derful how the old men and women. have worked. You see the crops in everywhere and looking beautiful and howwonderful it when one can et wg -used to sleeping under the sound of night. 1 elves day gens and exp and ng. Good old Canada is doing fine, giving splendid men and we all admire you Brave 1 our sister dolony, "the lady of the snow." I hope you get the help for the farmers all right. I see you will try and get them from the States. I world not mind a little Maple syrup or sugar, those are luxuries one only seems to get in Cana- da. Well Jack, old boy, I am riot -l- lowed to say much and all the. limo I ate writing I wonder. if I am saying auytbins that I should not, if so my letter will not pass the ne c ens or. You . asked, for the date of my enlistment. I enlisted September' 18th, 1014. 1 hope you have a nice Slimmer, these few days here are perfect. One cannot wish for better, only we tenet Set the Germans finished. I think Line year will make a mark, Let; a hope for the hest.. My best remembrance to all and respects to you, Yours truly, MERVVN LAMB1011T,