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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1916-8-17, Page 10 VOL,. 45 N O, BRUSSELS. ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1916 New Advertisements Oen' for sate—D,.0. Rosa Hawes butts—R.lrerguson. Bicycle for sale—Ell Smith. Hoy wanted—Geo. Thomson, Apprentice wanted—Telephone do. Salo of lands for taxes—Wm. Holmes. .istxxct ...ecus Moncrieff Wit about there not -being money in hogs. A farmer near here sold 2 pigs, about a year old, for which he received the tidy sura of $58 55. OARD- ON -THANK,—We- wish to. thank the ,many friends for kind words and deeds as it related to nue dear one, Bessie, . mentioning the Endeavor arid Mission Band particular- ly. We greatiyappreciated the sym- pathy and respect shown. las. MANN AND FAMILY. The funeral of the late Bessie Mann was largely attended, Thursday after- noon of last week, Rev. Mr. Lundy conducted a most appropriate service. Pallbearers were Will. and Alex. Mann, brothers ; Robt. McTaggart, brother-in-law ; and Joe Patterson, Archie and Willie Manu, cousins of deceased, The Christian Endeavor Society placed a beautiful wreath on the casket. Clinton John 'Ounninghem lost a horse valued. ab $160, through having its leg broken by a kink from another horse while In pasture. The animal was shot. EDITOR MITORELL DEAD W. "7, Mitchell, editor and proprietor of the News -Record, died suddenly In 'Vic- toria Hospital, London, Sunday, He had suffered for some time from throat trouble and on Wednesday of last week went to London'fur treat- tnenb but end came unexpectedly, ow- ing to a bursting blood- vessel. He was in the prime of life and unmarried. ills relatives live at Hanover. For a- bout 20 years he.has conducted the News Record. Mr. Mitchell was a pronainnet Conservative and a member of the A. F. and A. M. society. Sonia hula while flailing' reecntly pulled up to hu ge grey snapping turtle, On whose hetet was catvsd the date 4'1898." It is presumed that the thing is at least 18 years of age, and that the hiuiuerals were carved of its shell when it was small, it being then thrown back into the water. FLOODY—OHANT,—The, marriage of MaryBeyan, daughter of U. B. and Mrs. Chant, Clinton, to Lieut. W. E. Bloody, eon of Edward and Mrs, Floody,:Torotto;took.placeat Wesley Methodist Church here Friday, Rev. Dr, W. L. Rutledge officiating. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a blue ti' vening snit with black hat. The couple ware unat- tended.. Mr. and• Mre. bloody will visit at Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec. The Lieutenant will rejoin his regi- ment, the 136th, this week at Valcar- tier, ' and Mrs. Floody will reside in Quebec until the regiment goes over- seas. Belmore ,Tacob Willits has purchased a new Ford car. Wm. and Mrs, Irwin spent Sunday with friends in Grey. Mise Annie Douglas is holidaying with friends in Fordwich. Mre. G. Seaman, Listowel, visited Mrs. Joseph Murray Wednesday. W. B. and Mrs. Edwards and family motored to Kincardine on Sunday. Mies M. Alright, Fordwich, is visit- ing her grandparents, Wm. and Mrs. Ferguson. Miss Sarah Mulvey, Winnipeg, spam a few days last week with friends here, Private Wesley Abraham, who en- listed at Huntevllle, Is visiting his parents here, Wm. and Mre. Hall, Tees.water, spent Sunday with the former's parents here. Miss Hazel Dickson, Toonto, is spending her vacation with her patents here. Miss May Balingh, has returned home after visiting for some .time with friends in the West. Elijah and Mrs. Higgins and dangh- ter, Leita, of Brussels, visited with their daughter, Mrs. A. Fitch last week. ••••••••••••••••••••••••Ne•••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 • 0 0 • 0 0 w • • • • • w • • w • • • • • • • e • w HAWES' HATSI T • • • • • • • • • • • •• • ,:eame+<otooraoeetasiosoo•w•swvOOOOOO•••O••••••••O•••OO•O• O. • • • • OS • • JUST ARRIVED THE FAMOUS HAWES' HAT IN ALL COLORS AND STYLES. FEATHER WEIGHT. GUARANTEED TO KEEP ITS COLOR, TRY ONE. R. FERGUSON Tailor and Outfitter - Brussels • SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR THE WAR LOAN TO BE ISSUED IN. SEPTEMBER. By purchasing a bond you will help to WIN THE .WAR and obtain for yourself an investment of the highost class yielding a most attractive rate of interest., DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE OTTAWA. 'Mrs. F, Richardson, who lies been visiting friends in Toronto and the States, retuned horne last weak, Me, Shaw, of Bluevale, occupied the pulpit in the Methodist church here Sunday morning owing to the pastor, Rev, A, J. Loye, being away 00 his holidayys. At the Young People's meeting of the Ohristian Endeavor Society Sun- day evening, the khaki lade from this vicinity who are home on harvest furlough, were presented by the paster, Rev, A. R. Gibson; a fountain pen to eachof the following boys, George Inglis, Tony Meehan, George Marshall, Wesley Marshall, Wm. Abraham, John Lawrence, James Lawrence, Philip Huffman, Sterling' Haskins, Frank Renick and Russel Abraham. Bluevale Miss'Hazel Robb is visiting relatives at Stratford. Miss 17. Diamond made a business trip to Brussels this week. Mrs. Wm. Garniss spent a few days last week with relatives at Blyth. Mrs. Gus. Gannet has been visiting relatives here the past few weeks. Mrs. A. Bruce is on the sick list but we wish her a speedy recovery, Miss Watters, Toronto, is spending a few days this week with friends here. Pte. Howard Haney, of Camp Borden, is home for a' couple of weeks holidays. Harvey and Mrs. Churchill, Megaw, spent Sunday with the former's parents. Misses Elsie and Mary Stewart, Ao- ton, are at present visiting relatives in the village, Robert Masters is at the front since the 24th of July and likes it fine so far. He is a gunner with the 80th Battery. Chas. H. Garniss bas purchased the lot on which the Royal Hotel stood and is going to build a residence on it. This will make a nice location and will be handyto the mill. While driving along Brussels gravel en Sunday Wm. Nicholson's horse took fright at a passing auto and threw the occupants out. The little girl had her collar bone broken and her shoulder badly hurt. We trust she will soon be 0. k. 'The 4th prize in :the Standitlg Field Chop competition, nuclei' the direction of Between/ Agricultural Society, was awarded to Wm, Sleriimon, of this locality. Award is $10 00, ' Miss Maud McKee,. Toronto; who was here'for the past few weeks visit- ing her ,cousins, Miases McKee, re- turned to the Queen city. Miss Myrtle McKee went with her, Walton uson and Mrs. Fer George and g daughter, Toronto spent the week end with relatives here. They made the trip by nmotor., Regular meeting of McKillop Town- ship Council will be held in Oaider's Hall, Winthrop, Saturday of this week, August 10111. Walton Red Cross Union will re- sume their weekly sewing meetings and Teas, the next one being held Tuesday, 291,h hist. Ladies interested are asked to 'bring in' their Holiday savings and make the coming meet- ing one of the largest and best as to attendance and proceeds. The people of this, comm tint ty learn- ed with no small regret of the demise of a former well Icnown resident of Walton in the person of Mrs. Lewis McDonald, who passed away at her home, Seaforth, Friday of last week. Funeral took place Sunday morning. To John McDonald, her son here, and other members of the family Walton tenders sincere sympathy. Mre. Mc- Donald possessed many admirable qualities and her name will live long in this community. Ethel THE POST gives the news. Council met here last Monday. Next Council meeting will be held Monday, i aY, SeP t. llth. upbas been dons Noticeable tidying y about the school grounds. Misses Wails, Toronto, were visitors with Mos. Wm. Slemmon. Mrs. Joynt, formerly Miss Edith Freeman, was here for a holiday lust Nee Inak. P actor Russell Love, of Dundas was home for a short visit, He is do- ing well. The cement sidewalk has been ex- tended to the school house which is a good move. Grover and Mis.Gill have gone to housekeeping in the house belonging to Mts. Pawso,r. R. G. Gibson, late of Ethel, has taken a position with W. Osborne, Listowel, as blacksmith. Miss Della McKee and her cousin, Miss McKee, Toronto, were visiting with old frienda at Listowel. Mrs. Chambers and Miss Elizabeth are away on a holiday to Arthur and other points with relatives and friends. P. F. and Mrs. Freeman, of Luck - now, were calling on old friends here. They were formet highly esteemed residents. Some of the Ethel pupils who pass. ed the Eutrande to the Higli School will attend one of these scholastic institutions. Service last Sabbath afternoon in the Presbyterian church was conduct- ed by Mr. Gilroy, Brussels, who gave a good address, Listowel Boy Scout band . treated rine people to same line music last Saturday evening. The boys were canipi1ig near the village. The Mulcahy hardware business bas been purrtuised by Geo. Kreuter, whom we hope will do well, Mr, %luictthy hes gone to Millbank locality to visit Ins mlulher. We would like to see the good ftu•tn- ei's of Ethel locality dip in deeper in Huron Fail Fair. Sntne yeas Hist, ago good prizes came this way and it might be repeated, Congratulations are extended to Nelson and Mrs, Franklin, of Palmer- ston, nil the arrival of twins. If one bthy makes :a trial ,a grand daddy do two double I he honor 2 `1'he place of Mies Gladys Hallenbeck behind the counter in Will. Spence's grocery store owing to her removal to Palmerston, has been taken by Mise Bernie° Flood, of Ethel, who should make a competent hand. A Targe audience heard Rev. Mr. Au,tistrong, of Essex, a fortnee pastor, ie the Methodist church haat Sabbath evening, He gave a fine discourse on the text "Where there is no vision the people perish." The reverend .gentle- man re an able preacher, 88 —On August 1st Mrs. S. Ames, a well known Ethelite, celebrated her 88th birthday and received hearty congratulations and conplimenl.s from relatives and friends. Mrs, Aines was born in England and has spent bvet 60 years in Grey township, She is as bright as it dollar and as lively as, the proverbial (wicket, An exchange of fattns took place smite time ago here between A. Me. Kee and 'Thos, Voddeu whereby the latter got the 100 acres West of Har- vey Dobsnn's taint ar,d Mr. M5Kec 100 on the 6Ui Con. adjoining his 150 acres of the houtestead, This gives the latter 260 acres web donnected and will suit both parties, Mr, Vod- den and son are working theitr new ISSIIi whit will be very convenient to, them,, Cranbrook Mise Ema Hunter spent the week end at Seafol'th, Mies Margaret Perrie is visiting relatives at Listowel. Pte. Walter Nnble returned to Camp Borden last Saturday. Miss Rata Wallis, Talbotville, le visiting at Chas. Alderson's. Miss Annie Leitch is spending a few days at the family cottage, Bayfield, Miss Della Kaiser, of Stratford, is a visitor at the home of A. J. and Mrs. Heltn, Mr. and Mrs. Pollard. Listowel• spent a few days, guests of the Misses Switzer. Mrs. Fred. J. Smith and children, Kelwood, Man., ate the guests of Mrs. J. Long. John Huether and Miss Viola Long spent the week end with friends in Stratford. Miss Muriel Sparling left Iset week nfMillinery Toronto to attend the Openings. iss lara Sinalidon, Talbotville, is visiting her cousin, Miss Thelma Smalldon, Miss Celia Rathwell is spending a few clays thisweek with her uncle, I Rathwell, near Ethel. Misses Ethel and Lorna Hearn, of Seafo'th, and Florence McOallmm visited at the home of Jno. Hunter. Mrs. Julia Menzies . and dnnghter, Jessie, are visiting relatives and friends at Burk'sFalls, Powassan and other points. Next Sabbath afternoon Rev. Mr. Wren will occupy the pulpit in the Methodist church, There will be special music. Last week Will. Locking took in the sights at Orillia, accompanied by a hunch of tourists. They went in the former's new car. Rev. R. F. Cameron and wife. of Georgetown, and W. J. and Mrs. Cameron, Raleigh, N. C., are visiting with relatives in the village. • Ptes. E. Hatcher and W. Noble re- turned Hist week tnLondon and Camp Bnrden respectively where they have rejoined their units after the harvest furloigh. F. H. Gilroy, of Brussels. ocrupied the pulpit of the Presbyterian ehnreh nn Sunday morning in the absence of Rev, J. L. McCulloch, who is holi- daying at, oli-daying.at, Salable Bench. ' Jack Huether and Miss Viola Long anent Sunday at Stratford. Mrs. EMP. Huether Young and daughter, who have been visiting old friends, return- ed with them making the trip over land. A new rnnf has been put on the residence of Wm, Perrie'and improve- ments are being made on the Manse during the absence of the pastor and his wife, who are spending their Vacation at the lake. Mrs. Clara Oinstead, Miss Ida and Fred Hunter, who have been enjoying the lake breezes at. Toronto, Ill maned and Owen Sound, arrived home.' Fri- day hn.ving the opportunity of seeing Camp Borden and other planes of in- terest. ANNIVERSARY SnavionS.—On Sab- bath, 27th inst., Rev. t3eo. J. Kerr, Goi'rie, will preach anniversary ser- mons in the Methodist church here at 2.80 and 7 30. p. tit. Special music will be provided. The usnal Garden Party will not be held until later. On Thursday evening last a most successful lawn party was held, ander the anspiges of the "Ramblers", on the grounds of Ahs. G. Sperling. Altont 85 young people assert) bled to spend the evening with the local members of the lelet Batt., befcn c their departure to Camp Borden. Gathering was an infot'nual one, con- sisting chiefly of games interspersed with music and songs. just before the serving of a dainty lunch, R. L. McDonald called upon Ptes, Ed, Hatcher and Walter Noble, of the 153rd and 101et Battalions respective- ly to come forward and upon so do- ing each was the recipient of a hand - grime wrist watch as a token of the esteem in which each was held by the community, the boys expressing their appreciation in a few words, Miss Lila Sperling read the address while Clare Long and Alex. Spatting oracle the presentations, The party was happily concluded by the einghng of "Atilt' Lang Syne and the National Anthem;' CivicHoliday Ho aY Next Monday 7 13y Proclamation of Reeve Leckie, in response to a largely signed petition, next Monday will be the animal Civic Holi- day for Brussels. Siegle Faure 011 the G. T. R. 00 Ihat date. Fare- ontl-a-tllii'd tickets good going Saturday and Monday, returning on Tuesday. The business places will be ' closed on Monday. Miss Aileen Ryan, Walton ; Miss Frances Mack, Houghton, Mich., and Mil's. J, Clark, Hancock, accompanied by her granddaughter, Miss Kathleen Nestor, Calumet, Mich., have been Visitors at G. Baker's during the past week. A very pleasant evening was spent last Friday night at the home of Chas. and Mrs, Knight, who entertained a number of the local soldiers who have been home helping with the harvest. Several yyoungladies were also present which added much to the enjoyment of the evening. During the temporary absence of the pastor and his wife considerable alterations are being effected at the Manse. A new roof is replacing the former one and the whole house is being veneered with red brick, When completed It will add much to the ap- pearauce of our residential section. Belgrave Friends were visiting with Jos, and Mrs. Brandon this week. Rev. J, 11. Hibbert, Wingham, was in nue village last Monday. Rev. and Mrs. Boyle left last week for a holiday at Saubls Falls. Miss Mabel Taylor, who was visiting at the pat son age has returned to Pitts- burg, Penn. George Daley has been on the sick list hut we hope he will soon be as hearty es ever. Mrs. Alfred Price was visiting for a few days at the home of her mother, Mrs. Thos. Procter. Last Monday Will. and Mrs, Kelly left for their home at Swift Current, followed by many good wishes. • Mrs. GarnerNichnlsoi, has had her Mira. Osborne, of Lista- well, sister-in-law, v u h r or several weeks. lath e f sev g In connection with the Branch of the Bank of Commerce opened here, in the Queen's Hotel, Cameron Ged- des is in charge. It is a sub of Wing- bam. Rev. Mr. P Boyle reached in the Y Willis Presb telielution, Clinton, last Sabbath. Rev. Mr. Graham, weeks from Ireland, occupied Mr. Bnyle's pulpit and did well. Next. Sabbath Dr. E. C. Wilford, re- turned Missionary from China, will preach in the Methodist churches, Belgrave circuit, in the interests of the Women's Missionary Society. The trustees of Belgrave school have engaged Harold Work, of Brussels, as teacher at a salary of $600. He has just completed his cones° at the Tor- nnto Normal and should make an A 1 teacher. The school is a heavy one. Jamestown Mrs. D. McDonald and Miss Dunel- da, visited Stratford friends over the week end. REV. J. T. STRACHAN, 13. D. IN- DOc'rBD.—In spite of the intense beat a large audience availed themselves of the opportunity of attending the or- dination and induction services of the Rev. 3. T. Strachan, B. A., B. D., in St. David's church, Oampbellville, Ont., on Tuesday, the 25th ult. Those present from Guelph Presbytery were Rev. Mr. Dodds, Moderator ; Rev. Mr. Wilson, Acton, who had acted as Moderator during the whole time since Rev. Dr. Blair had resigned ; Rev. Mr, Little,' Guelph, son of the first pastor who, had ministered to the Oampbellville congregation in their first church ; Rev. H. H. McPherson, who succeeded Rev. Mr, Little, and was himself succeeded by Rev.. Dr. Neil, now of Toronto. Dr. Neil had been invited to attend, but, being un- able to do so, had sent regrets and best wishes, The sermon was preach- ed by Rev. Mr. Hunter, who gave a most impressive sermon from the word, "From henceforth let no man trouble me, for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus," Gal. 6:17, All interest inevitably centered in the candidate, who in the presence of the vast audience took upon himself in vows of consecration to the Master's service. We are proud of our young men who, in response to the call of King and Country, don the uniform of a soldier, but how much nobler, how much more glorious is the de- votion of the young man who enlists under the blunter of King Jesus. It is the duty and privilege of the people of Nassagaweya and Oampbell- ville Ln be loyal and' faithful to their young pastor, and help him in the work to which they have called hint, Rev. Dr. Blair addressed his successor in words full of loving counsel and wisdom as a icincl father might speak to a tench loved son, Rev. Mc. Little spoke to the congregation and many. felt they were listening to a splendid "big brother" who just; knew some of the little things thatmight be said or clone, but which yvoulcl hurt and itt his happy pleiteaflb way said don't do it. Neither pastor nor people remember ing what they heard from those who spoke to them can ever sa "1 did not know." After the sacred and in- tellectual part of the proceedings were over the more strenuous part `eonmenced. It was no sutall task with the thermometer away up in the 90's to feed the crowd, who were quite in the mood to enjoy the delicious con. factions for which the ladies are so celebrated --to say nothing of the 12 gallons of ice cream ; but it was done rand all seemed satisfied. After the first table had been served there was a short "interlude," which was taken up by 2 minute speeches by the clergy- men present and proved a most in- teresting feature of the program. The congregations gave a tangible expression of their appreciation of the services of the Interim Moderator. Rev. Mr. Wilson whose untiring efforts in their behalf had ended so happily in the events of the day. Wroxeter Fred. Davey is holidaying in Grand Valley. Mre. 3. Harris and Mrs. Huffman, were in Wiughan last week, Miss A. Kitchen, Toronto, is spend- ing a few days at her home here. Misses Brooke, Toronto, are visitors at the home of Mrs, Wm. Wilson. L. and Mrs. Huffman, Milverton, are visiting the latter''s sister, Mrs. C. Reis. Mr's. Elliott, Cheeley, is spending a few days with her sister, Mre. Hy., Smith. Ashton Morrison left Inc London on Tuesday where he will visit his Mother. Mrs. Jas. Stutt and Mrs. A.. Munro have gone to Cleveland to visit with relatives. Geo, Dane and daughter, Mise Bessie, Hamilton, called on old friends here on Saturday. A number of our young people en- joyed a picnic at Pike Lake last Wed- nesday afternoon. Misses Hazlewood, Bnwmanvillr, are visiting their grandparents, W. 0. and Mrs. Hazlewood. Miss Edna Carr is spending a month's holiday with friends in Tor- onto and Burlington Beach. A Laruonby, of the Bank of Hamil- ton, is spending two weeks vacation at Hamilton and Dunnville. Mermen and Mrs. Henning and W. and Mrs. Taylor, Chicago, are visiting at the home of B. Henning, Howick Street, Mrs. Smith, nee Nellie Laing, of Saskatoon, Sask., a ferule'. resident of the village, is the guest of Mrs. Jno. Brethauer. A. Purdy and family, who have been guests of the former's sister, Mrs. N. White, left for their home in De- troit on Tuesday. William Jacklin, Bed Oon., Grey, o Wroxe- ter ofhorses from left with • 'needs morning for Shackleton tt1 e y Sask., where hie son, William H., re- sides. We wish him success. Morris Geo and Airs. Garniss and son Blyth, ' rs at T. J. Bell's,5th were visitors line, last week. Miss Elizabeth Ferguson is improv- ing nicely at Fergus hospital and may be able to come home this week. Miss Mabel Herman, Centralia, Ont., visited her cousin, Mrs. Chris. angel son, 8t1) line Morris, last week. Mrs, Walter S. Forrest and bliss Viola McLeod were visiting relatives and friends it Stratford Po' the week stud. Jno. and Mrs. Anderson, 1Vingham, and Johd Anderson, sr., Wareham, were visiting at Jas. Anderson's, 51.h litre, last week. Mrs. Sullivan and btother, George Garniss, of Detrnit, bas been visiting relatives and friends in Morris and Bluevale locality. Flax pullers front the Indian reser- ves are busy in various localities in the township. The flax is said to he a good harvest this year. W. 5, Forrest, 2nd line, measured ,some of his crop of Alsike clover and found numerous stalks that ran 40t inches. It was a great crop. O. Taylor and wife and Mies Leiser, all of Canton, Ohio, were visitors at the home of Wm. Wilkinson, 4th lineiosnn. . They ate cousins of Mrs, Wilk - Pte. John Anderson expects to re- turn to Oatnp Boden, Saturday morning after spending the past four weeks helping his father on the farm, 5th line. Mrs, Coultas, Toronto, is at Bel - grave visiting her sons, Pte, Jas. Toronto, and Oorpoi'al Ohas. Coulter - while they are here from Camp Bor- den on harvest furlough. W. 11. McCutcheon, 0th line, has purchased a new Oheverolet touring car from W. Amen t, Brussels, the local agent. We wish him and his family much comfort with it. JAs GIBSON DEOEASED.—Wedltes- day of this week Jas. Gibson, an old resident of the 9th line, passed away, aged 72 years. Cause of death, pa'. clysis. Funeral Sunday afternoon at 2.80, service at 2 o'clock. Mass Annie Geddes, 3rd line, has been engaged to teach the McVettie school on 18th Oon. Hallett, near Londerboro' at salary of $600. Mies Geddes has proven herself to be a fine teacher and will do well in Bullett. Mrs. Wm, Fowler is visiting her brother, David Sproat, Belgrave, also her neice, Mre. Jas. Anderson, 5th line. Mrs. Fowler has just returned from Vancouver where site has spent the past 6 years with her daughters. W. A. Turvey was home for a short visit during the past week from Harris, Sask. He has been Weer for the past 11, years and is quite taken with it. His wife was a Mies Caldhick, formerly of this township, Mr. Ttu'veyis quite a hustler. OARD colt Tianxncs.—Alex.' and Mrs. Speir wish to return theft Very best thanks to many friends who were so thoughtful and helpful iii rendering eetvice, kindnesses and sympathy in the death of their little daughter. .The operators at the Central Rural Telephone office are speeialty mention- , W. H, KERR, Proprietor Mrs, Jas, McCraelcen, 51dt line, bad several tabs fractured as the result of an accident recently. THOS. GARNISS DECEASED...-. Last Sunday, Thomas lxaruies, an old and well known resident of Ilia 3rd lane, died at the home of Fred, and Mrs. Brewer, Con, 4, at the advanced age of 84 years and 9 months. A short time ago Mr, Garniss fell and broke one of his hips and at his years the accident no doubt hastened his de- nmise. It is over 60 years since de- ceased came to Morris, He was never married. Four brothers, (Rept. in Morris ; John in Algoma ; Wm., Bluevale ; and George in the United States) and two sister's survive. Fun- eral took place Tuesday afternoon to Bluevale cemetery. Rev. Mr, Thom- son conducted the service. Mr, Gar- niss was born in Lincolnshire, Eng- land and was reported to be well.to. do. MP's. Brewer, where he died is a neice. Crest—�-- Miss Elsie Smith is holidaying with relatives in McKillop. bliss Ada Stackhouse, Blyth, le visiting Miss Norma Hoover, 11th Con. Miss Elizabeth Richardson, Clinton, was visiting relatives and old friends in this township. Misses Lorna and Ethel Mixt), Sea - forth, were holidaying with the Misses Me0allmni, Brd Con. Miss Ella Rands was a visitor at the home of Hugh and Mrs, Richmond, Elvia township, last week, Miss Martha Jermyn expects to re- turn West shortly after a six months' visit with friends and relatives. J. and Mre, Jermyn, 9th Oon., left last Saturday to spend a few weeks visiting their daughters in Toronto. Miss Lillian Dark is home for a few week's vacation from Hamilton, where she holds a position as stenographer. Mre. Robett Pearson and son, John, visited with Jno. and Mrs, Bryans, at Fordwich, former old neighbors in Grey. Mrs. Lydgett and daughter, of Win- nipeg, were visitors at the home of Jno. Jackson, 5th Con. They are relatives. W. G. and James Hart and their better halves, of Winthrop, were visitors at the home of MI's. John Mc- Callum, Brd Con., this week. It is said.Deputy Reeve Brown re- alized $160.00 In the month of July from the proceeds of bis rows and poultry. Milk goes to Ethel cheese factory. Owing to the misfortune of break- ing Mre. W. 'i e bstriking her foot 11 a to Y g g incapacitated d Prom Rands bas been ca t P getting about as is her wont until the trouble is abated. Mrs. Thos. Alcock is hack from an enjoyable trip with relatives and friends in Manitoba. Slue says hall andr hart of what i rest Has marred promised to be a great harvest. Han- nay was her headquarters. Miss Christina Dickson, 11th Com., who taught in McKillop township last year, has accepted a position as teacher in S. S. No. 11, Logan town- ship, Monkton locality and will com- mence her duties in September. \Ve wish her web. Mrs. E. Armstrong and Miss Vina are home from a brief but enjoyable visit with relatives and friends at London, St, Thomas and Port Stan- ley. The lacier returned to Toronto nn Monday to resuine her studies at St. Joseph's Academy. This week Robert Dodds, of 9th Con. McKillop township, leaves for a holiday visit with relatives and old friends in the West. Ile sold his farm last Spring so is free to travel: Mr. Dodds is a brother of Mrs, A. Smith, 5th Con. John Davey, of Lagan, who will be 82 years of age in October, and his son, Henry, of Calgary, were welcome visitor's at the home of R. and Mrs. Dougherty. 0th Con. The latter is a daughter of the former. It is 11 years since Mr. Davey went. to Calgary and this is his first visit home. Mrs. Peter Dodds and Miss Clarissa, of Chicago, were visiting Ml's. Arthr Smith, 5th Con., last week. The former is Mrs. Smith's sister-in-law, Mrs. Dodds was a former resident of McKillop but, haslived in the Westam metropolis for the past 7 years. It is 20 years since Mr. Dodds died. Rev. Robt. Pearson, recently of Calgary, has been in France since Angust 2nd. He went overseas as Captain in the 89th Battalion, but has been transferred to the 49th of Ed- monton. This is the Battalion his brother-in-law, Pte. Culling, was with when he met his death, We wish Oapt. Pearson a safe crusade. The magnetic point of attraction for Elms and Grey residents or Wed- nesday evening, Aug. 9111, was the spacious lawn of Hugh Richmond, Where a Patriotic Garden Party was held. Weather was ideal ; supper A.1; program • varied and excellent and the crowd immense. An interest - Ing feature nterest-ingfeature of the evening was the selling of two patriotic (milts, one from a Society in Elms and the other en autograph quilt from the home Society. The happy putrbaser of both quilts was Wm. Galbraith, Erma. Proceeds foe the evening, in- cluding the quilt, which brought in $s7:e6, would total nearly $800, A. and Mrs. Lamont and W. and Mrs, Pawson visited at S. Bell's, Ieeswater, Geo. Bueheusu, Wevberne, Di'. 13uchenan, Winnipeg, sed Miss Flor- ence, Brussels, visited with relatives in Watvanosh, L W. LnvIs, Witigham, the genial impiement agent, was taken suddenly, in on Sunday and so np,.ration for ap• peudieitis ryas perfnrmrd in the Wing - ham General Hospital, At last reports he is gettitig along es well 115 can he ex. parted. Mr. Levis often comes to 135118. sets in coenectian with his business activities, . ,