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BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER xg, 1g16
W. H. KERR, Proprietor
New Advertisements
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Belmore
J. and Mee, Willits motored to
Camp Barden on Sunday.
P. Teiiff, Saskatchewan, is renew-
• ing old acquaintances around hare.
Mrs. F. Ferguson, Lakelet, visited
with her mother. Mrs. Neil, last week.
J. Kerr, Wingham, will conduct the
services in the Methodist church next
Sunday.
Mrs. F. Ballagh and family, Wing -
ham, is visiting her sister, Mrs. H.
Johann.
Mrs. D. Livingetone and daughter,
Marie, MonceiefY, were visitors here
last week,
Quite a number from here attended
the Fall Fair at Wingham on Thurs-
day. All report a good tune.
F. and Mrs. Wright have the sym-
pathy of the community in the Ins of
their little daughter, who has been ill
some time.
Blyth
COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.—As •the re-
sult of a light at Blyth on Fair night,
W. Blackford appeared befnre Magis-
trate Kelly on Tuesday of last week
charged with aseaulting Clifford And-
erson. Plaintiff and defendant have
been acting as grooms for two well-
known horsemen of this section, and
it is claimed that considerable i11 -
feeling developed between the two
men over the results of races in which
they were competitors at Blyth, Kite
cardiae and Goderich Faits. Wolcis
led to blows and it is alleged that
when the two men ''nixed it" at
Blyth last Wednesday Blackford
chewed off part of Anderson's left ear.
This allegation is stoutly denied by
Blackford and his friends. Magis-
trate Kelly committed the accused for
trial and he is now out on $200 bail.
Jamestown
Mrs. A. D. McCosh, of Kincardine
locality, has been enjoying a visit at
her old home. She is a daughter of
the late John Standout.
Auction Sale of Farm stock, imple-
ments, &c., at Arthur Shaw's, let line,
Morris township, Tuesday afternoon
of next week. Sale without reserve.
See list of sale in another column.
Pte. T. L, Smith, son of Thos.
Smith, of this vicinity, has gone over-
seas with the 157th Batt. lie enlisted
at Ooldtvater, Ont. We wish him a
safe return when the Wal• is ended.
MATRIMONIAL.—At high noon on
Thanksgiving Day, October 9th, wed-
ding belle rang merrily at the hone of
R. T. and Mrs. Miller, of this lnc•tlity.
A large neither of gleets assembled
to attend the marriage of Miss Nellie
hillier and Wm. Mitchell, a well-to-do
young fainter of Grey township.
11ev. A. J. 'faun, 13. A„ Brussels, was
the officiating minister and the cere-
mony was perforated in the parlor.
As the Wedding March was played by
Miss E. Gibson, Wroxeter, the prin-
cipals took their places. They were
unattended. Bride was gowned in a
becoming costume of white crepe Bilk,
trimmed with seed pearls and satin
and wore a bridal veil and carried a
sheaf of beautiful white roses.
Groom's gift to the bride was a pearl
necklace. While the register was be-
ing signed Miss Fern Eckmier sang a
choice solo. An elegant wedding din-
ner was served after which the wed-
ding party motored to the depot and
took train for a trip to London, Wind•
sor and Detroit, The wedding gifts
were well selected, numerous and
valuable. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell will
make their home on the groom's line
fiu•rn, Onn. 11, Grey tnwnship, where
they will be accorded the gond wishes
of many relatives and friends as they
travel life's journey.
Last Sunday evening Robert Shaw
conducted the service in Victoria Hall.
We think Mr. Shaw should have
"Rev." and
Rev, attached to Itis sero
1 circuit with about 25
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given ;eregular uar t
appointments to complete hie hap-
piness.
The name of Andrew Pollock was
inadvertently omitted from the Tele-
phone Directory of Brussels, Grey and
\I orris Company. His number is 446.
If patrons will write this of the proper
page it may save them trouble later
when they wish to call 446.
A large number from this locality
were at Brussels last Saturday at-
tending the funeral of the late Alex,
Bryans who lived for over 50 years
and was well known and highly es-
teemed resident of this community.
We sympathise with the bereaved.
Pte. J. h1. Miller, of the 161st Huron
Battalion, has been quite ill with ton-
eilitis and pneumonia at the horse of
his permits, Richard and Mrs. Miller,
but we hope he may soon regain his
vigor. His sickness may interfere
with his plans to go overseas with his
Battalion.
The regular. meeting of the James-
town Women's Institute will be held
in Victoria Hall, on Thursday after-
noon, Oct. 20th, at 2 3 o'clock. A
paper on "What the war means to
the women of Canada" will be given
by Miss Mary Johnston. Business
meeting will be followed by usual lj.ed
Cross work. As the ladies purpose
quilting two more quilts, as many as
possible are requested to corse to this
meeting.
Moncrieff
Mrs. David Livingston and Miss
Marie were visitors with relatives at
Belmore.
Miss Mary Smith and Miss May
Inglis were visiting over Thanksgiv-
ing at Clifford.
Grovert Inglis is home from a visit
of 2 months in the West which he en-
joyed very much.
10 penple from Knox Church En-
deavor attended the Young People's
Convention, in connection with the
Maitland Presbytery, at Ripley last
week and report a good time. They
went in the cars of Jas, McKay and
Alex. Barron, The delegates appoint-
ed were John McConville, Misses Lily
Harrison and May Inglis,
Cranbrook
Rev. J. L. McCulloch is at Toronto
this week attending the Convention
discussing the Church Union question.
Wm. and Mrs. Peale spent the
week end at the manse, Wingham,
with Rev. David and Mrs. Perrie.
The gentlemen are brothers.
Our school teachers are attending
the annual Teachers' Convention at
Wingham this week and the school is
closed Thursday and Friday,
Mts. Robert Brown celebrated her
83rd birthday Wednesday of this
week. We congratulate her on the
attainment of w goodly an age.
H. J. l'IcNeil, formerly of this local-
ity, writing from Estevan, Sask.,
says :—The West this year has a very
leen wheat crop but most other crops
are gond.
Next Sunday afternoon Rev. Dr
Monte, Tnrunto, Secretary of the
Sonia' Service twit* in Canadian
Methodism, will speak in Oranbrook
Methodist Church.
At the Ynung People's Convention
of Maitland Presbytery, held at Rip-
ley ,Thursday of last week, Rev. Mr.
McCulloch gave an address on the
practical subject •'A young man's
religion."
Koos CHURCIE JUBILEE.—The 66t11
anniversary of this congregation will
be celebrated on Sabbath, Oct. 29th,
and Sunday, Nov, 6th, Services will
he conducted on these days by Rev
Mr. Dry, Sirrinoe, and Rev. D. B Me -
Rae, Kincardine, at 11 a. m. and 7 80
p rn. Both of these men were fo rnee
pastors. Offerings will be taken fee
the Manse Fund each Sunday. Mee,
J. W. Joynt, Lnoknow, will sing at
each service on Nov. 5th. F Fowl
Supper will be served on'l mndav
evening, Nov. 0th, in Long's Hall,
from 5 to 8 o'clock. A fine p1 0E14101
will be rendered in the church anti
sisting of vocal selections by lb,
Ladies' Quartette, Listowel. and Mrs
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mise these Jubilee 'services.
Walton
Mrs, Welsh, of Galt, is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Wm. McAllister.
Our school is holidaying Thursday
and Friday of this week as teachers
are at the Convention in Wingham,
The proceeds of next Tuesday's
meeting will go to Trafalgar. Day
Fund, A large attendance is urged to
help this most worthy cause,
HEAR INSPECTOR LEES.— Friday
evening of LOIS week Iespeotor Lees,
of Peterboro, will give its illustrated
Lecture in the A. 0. U. W, Hall, com-
mencing at 7.30 o'clock, on the inter-
esting topic "Consolidated Schools."
The lecture is free and the public
cordially invited. Mr. Lees is a good
speaker arid is a former Morris boy.
RE.OPENING SERVICES.—Next Sab-
bath -re -opening services will conduct-
ed in Walton Methodist church. Rev.
Mr. Love, Wroxeter, will occupy the
pulpit in the morning and Rev. Dr.
Moore, Toronto, Secretary of the
Social Service Department of Method-
ism, at the evening hour. There
should be a fine rally at both services,
KILLED IN AOTION.—Tire sad news
was received here last week by Rev.
Mr. Craik that his brother, Pte. Jas.
Oraik, of Kitchener, Ont., had given
up his life for the Empire in one of the
Somme battles in France. He had
been two years in the trenches and
was married last Fall. Rev. Mr,
Craik went to Kitchener to comfort
the bereaved relatives. The people of
this locality tender sympathy.
WELL DoNE.—Mrs. Jno. McDonald
and Mee. J. Watt took in hand the
securing of members interested in
Horticulture and.succeeded so well 30
DUMPS were handed in to Brussels
Society last Saturday as a commence-
ment. An effort was made to organ-
ize a Society here but the law will not
permit it unless at points such as
Police villages or incorporated vil-
lages. Walton members will share in
all the advantages that come to Brus-
sels Society. If others wish to join
they are asked to hand the fee of $1.00
for the year to the above mentioned
ladies. Mts. McDonald is the Direc-
tor appointed for Walton locality.
This effort should work in nicely in
connection with the program already
commenced of beautifying Walton.
Morris
Jno. and Ms's. Sherrie were Thanks-
giving visitors with the latter's sister
in Stratford.
Holiday at the schools Thursday
and Friday of this week on account of
the Teachers' Convention in Wing -
ham.
Clearing Auction Sale of Farm
stock, implements, &c., at Arthur
Shaw's, 1st Line, Tuesday afternoou
of next week.
Last Monday afternoon Russel, son
of Robb. Currie, 4th line, underwent a
successful operation for appendicitis
His many friends hope he will soon
regain his health and strength.
ANNIVERSARY.—Last Sunday after•-
nnoi and evening Anniversary sen
mons were preached in the Jackson
Ohurch by Rev. D. Wren, Brussels.
Two excellent discourses were given
and the plate offerings were over
$50.00.
HYMENEAL. — Wednesday of last
week the matrimonial knot was tied
at Melville Church Manse, by Rev. A.
J. Mann, between William IA. King,
of Alma, Ont,, and Miss Ellett,
youngest daughter of James and Mrs.
Evans, 741i litre, Movie% The young
couple carry with them to their new
home the best wishes of a wide circle
of friends for a long, happy and use-
ful life.
KILLRD IN ACTION.—Henry John-
son, 5th line, received word on,Satur-
day that his nephew, John Henry
Shaw, was killed in action of Septem-
ber 20th, in France. When Mr. Shaw
was it boy he lived of the farm here
and ill be remembered by the school
boys of 30 years ago at No. 5, Morris,
Miele be attended school. After-
wartis he lived in Wingham but went
frog Toronto to the war. Mt', John-
son has two other nephews in the
army who have been in France since
Clare'. Pte. James Albert Johnson
end Pte, George Henry Johnson.
Both enlisted at Salmon Arm, B. 0.
LATE MICHAEL KELLY. — There
'meted (urn test on Monday night ret
030 i'ulncic, Oat, 01h, another of the
old and resected residents of Maris
'I'nwnehip, lin the person of Michael
Kelly. The late AL'. Kelly was a man
of meeting qualities and endured many
of the pioneer hardships of the early
-wtilara. He was born in CountyTip-
perarY, Ireland, almost, 73 years ago
and caste to Canada with his parents
when a child of 0 years and with
Kelly Bros. took up the farm on
which he died, In 1868 he was mar-
ried to Miss Bridget Tapley and to
this union was born a family of 5
children, namely, Mrs. Arthur
filmset, Morris ; Mrs. John Oliver,
Michigan.; hire. Michael Healy (de-
eeaeed)) ; Patrick, Guelph ; and Airs.
Michael Healy, Morris, He was
bereft of his wife and in 1883 was mar-
ried to Miss Ellen Oliver, Michigan,
who with a family of 11 are left to
mourn his loss. All reside at home.
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In religit n Cha hers Mt Kel y was a
Ronal Catholic and in polities a Ooil-
ser•vative and took 1111 active interest
in the affairs of the County. He had
the happiness of all his family being
with him when death came, with the
exception of Mrs, Oliver, Besides hie
immediate faintly he leaves to mourn
hie loss two brothers, John, Goderich,
end Janes, Morris, all of whom have
the sympathy of a wide circle of
Mends in their leureaver entn , The
funeral took place front the family
residence, Lot 7, Om, 7, Morris, at 9
a. m„ Thursday, and proceeded to St,
B t.uevale
Harry and Mrs. blathers attended
anniversary services at Belgrave on
Sunday,
Councillor B. 5, Naylor and family,
of Wawanosh, motored over and
spenb Sunday at W. H. Frasers'.
Pte, David Johnson returned to
Camp Borden an Monday, after a hnt•-
vied trip to Stvift Current, Seek.,
where he was settling up his business
before going overseas.
Grey
The Tax Collectors are getting
ready.
Miss Evelyn Parr is away on a holi-
day with Windsor and Detroit friends,
Peter and Mrs. McKay and Mr, and
Mrs. Menzies, Molesworth, motored
to Brantford and visited relatives.
Mrs. Yuill sr., who makes her home
with her son, Alex., is a smart old
lady. She is past 86 years of age but
attends church add assists in the work
abort home as of old.
Mrs. Alex. McLeod and daughter,
Mrs. D. Sutherland, of Qui-Appelle,
Sask., who had been visiting relatives
and friends for the past, two mouths,
left for their home in the West.
Reeve Livingston and Deputy Reeve
Brown were at Goderich last Friday
attending the special session to deal
with a grant to the British Red Cross.
A s mill on the dollar on the Cn.
equalization was made.
The trustees of S. S. No. 5, known
as the Duke School, are advertising
for a teacher to commence work Nov-
ember 1st, 1016, James Thomson, the
present Leacher, has tendered his
resignation, after a lengthy tenure,
See advt. in another column.
Dr. Margaret Calder, Wingham,
formerly of this township, received
word last week that her cousin, Capt.
Stewart Cowan, son of John Cowan,
K. 0„ of Sarnia, was killed some-
where in France on October 4th,
Memorial service for Pte. Richmond
announced for last Sunday afternoon
in Union Church was postponed and
will be held next Sunday afternoon.
Revds. J. W. Johnson, the pastor,
and Revds. Messrs. McDonald and
Fair, Atwood, will take part in the
service.
DIED IN OALIFORNIA.—The Sacra-
mento Bee of Sacramento, Cal., has
the following which relates to Mrs.
John Fairbairn, wife of the late John
Fairbairn, of Walsh Station, Cal.—
Mrs. Agnes Fairbairn, of Walsh Sta-
tion, California, died Oct. 11th. at the
family residence in her 65th year.
She was well known in Sacramento
and went there 83 years ago. She
was the wife of the late Jno, T. Fair-
bairn, prominent in Sacramento Co,,
who died 5 years ago. Funeral was
held Sunday from her late residence,
at the Presbyterian church, Rev. W.
E. Harrison conducting service, In-
terment in Bellvue seemetery. The
children are :—Ft antes R., of:Walsh
Station ; Mrs. J. S. Rugby, of River-
dale, Cal. ; Sirs. E. J. Camp, of florin,
Cal. ; and Jas. H., Jun. B. and Russell
A. Fairbairn, of Walsh Station. De-
ceased was tt sister of the late James
Houston, 16th Con., Grey.
MATRIMONIAL.—On the evening of
Wednesday, October4tb, the comfort-
able home of Mrs. 3, G. Smith, 81.h
Con., was the scene of a happy event
when her eldest daughter, bliss
Martha A., was united in marriage to
Lewis B. Armstrong, a well-to-do
young farmer of the 8rd, Morris town-
ship Ceremony was performed by
Rev, R. E. Page, Brussels, at 5 o'clock,
in the parlor under an arch of maple
leaves, in the presence of abort 60
guests. The bride's brother, Joe, gave
her away. Miss Bernice Flood played
the Wedding Match, Bride wore a
becoming costume of white silk crepe
de ehene, with bridal veil and carried
a beautiful boquet of white roses and
valley lily, The ring bearer and flow-
er girl was the pretty little niece of
the bride, Velma Duncan. Groom's
gift to the bride was a_ necklace of
pearls, a pearl ring to flower girl and
a silver pocket book to the pianist,
After hearty congratulations the wed-
ding party sat down to a splendid
supper prepared in Ihe best style of
the hostess, The bride's health was
proposed by Rev. Alr. Page, seconded
by A. D. Grant in felicitous speeches.
Joe Smith replied for the bride and
groom, A program of music, games
and social that followed in the even-
ing and Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong left
for a wedding trip to Hamilton and
other points. The wedding gifts were
numerous, well chosen and valuable.
The bride and groom have made their
home on the fine homestead of 200
acres in Morris where many gond
wishes attend them.
SAMUEL SHINE DECEASED.— The
flfth funeral in five weeks was con-
ductod on Thursday, Sept. 14th, when
our gond neighbor, S. Shine, was laid
away on the hillside. After a life of
work and worry such as few can
realize, he looked young and fair in his
beautiful casket, ijev, Aft', Barker
feelingly referred to the many excel-
lencies of the deceased when he thank-
ed God for his life, Pallbearers wet e
A. R. Steele, GeorgeMcTavish, Robert
Frame, Archie Steele and Wo.
Smith, her, Shine was born in Bruce
County 6l years ago. Married .Emily
Barker 29 y years ago o and died on the
a ttiversaof is wedding day, Just
after his marriage he went to hinekoktt
and began work it a Gittvenhurst mill
at 6 a. ln. and et 9 a, in had his men
cut off, Ile had a famiiy of 9 children
and was materially assisted in their
maintenance by the unceasing indust-
ry of his noble wife, 19 years ago he
moved into the Rainy River District
with hie youngest child 0 weeke old,
cleared 60 acres on the N, W. Cr. of
Section 21, Moved to LitVallee, ear-
r'isd mail foe years, was busied out
and had his 6 year old daughter burns
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ed to death. e. He has been suffering 2
years from tuberculosis and was
tenderly nursed by his devoted wife
and sun, Alvin, who plowed all day
and nursed all night. Mr. Shine
leaves to mourn his loss a wife, 6
sons, Lester, Orville, Alvin, Carman
(soldier in the 141st Batt,) and Lloyd
and an adopted daughter, Delia. Mr.
Shine always wore the white flower of
a blameless life, of how many of us
can this be truly said ?
Wroxeter
Mrs. Jas. Sanderson, Fordwich, is
tit- guest of Mrs. D. Fisher.
Thus. and Mrs. Appleby, Glenfar-
row, are enjoying a visit with old
friends here.
bliss Cassie McDougall, Mt. Forrest,
spent the week 'end with her parents,
Alex. and Mrs. McDougall.
Airs. Alex. Smith left for her home
at Stoughton, Sask., on Tuesday,
afire spending ten months with rela-
tiv • and ft lends in this vicinity.
Mesdames Waldo Weir, D, Mc-
Tavish, Thos. McMichael, Win.
Abram, Robert Mitchell and E. Pal-
mer were hostesses at a Red Cross
Tea given at the home of the latter
Friday afternoon.
Leadbu ry
Willis Dundas has gone to Toronto
to spend the Winter,
Thos. and Mrs. Leeming, jr., have
got nicely settled iu their new home.
Miss Jennie E. McGavin spent a
very pleasant holiday with friends in
Toronto,
Miss Margaret Mc0ulla has return-
ed from a very pleasant holiday with
her sister, Mrs, Geo, Wilson, Park
Rapids, Minn,
There was no service on the Walton
circuit on Sunday owing to the death
of Rev. Mr, Oraik's brother, who was
fighting at the front. Mr. Craik went
to see his mother.
Belgrave
Dr. R. L. Stewart, of Wingham, re-
ceived s. letter from his cousin, Dr. T.
R. Gullfoil, formerly of Belgrave, who
is now in No. 1 Canadian Stationary
Hospital at Salonika, Greene. On the
trip over they stopped for a short
time at Malta, which he says is a very
beautiful place.
Lieut. Hart Leech, cousin of Mrs.
(Dr.) Stewart, formerly of Belgrave,
was killed in action on Sept, 15th,
while serving with the Canadian
Mounted Rifles. He was a eon of J.
Hillard Leech, K. C., of Winnipeg,
who is President of the Army Veter-
ans' Association of that city.
The weekly ,union prayer meeting
will be held in Trinity church this
week, at 7 o'clock, Friday 'evening,
Rev, Me, Boyle will give the address.
Last week at was in the Methodist
church and Rev. Mr, Hawkins gave
a fine address from the following text,
"Whatsoever things are true, whatso-
ever things are honest, lovely, good
report if there be any virtue in these
things, think on these things." Air'.
Hawkins impressed the audience stow
all these grand traits of character
should be woven into our individual
lives and thereby into our National
life to bring about that Righteousness
which exalteth a Nation. Much sor-
row was felt for Rev, Mr, Parnaby,
who is ill in Wingham hospital and
prayers were offered for his speedy
recovery. It la a pity these prayer
meetings are not better attended,
The three clergymen are generally
present and one of them prepares an
address suitable for the occasion fot
each meeting.
THE POWER OF INTERCESSION
The weary ones had rest, the sick had
joy thea day and wondered how,
The ploughman, singing at his Work
had prayed,
God help thein note
Alone in foreign lands they wondered
how
Their feeble Word had power,
At home the Christians two or three
had met
To pray an hour,
So we are always wondering, Wonder-
ing long,
llecau Pe e we do not gee
Some one uukown perhaps and far
away,
On Wended knee,
Last Sunday anniversarysermons
were preached in the Methodist
church by Rev. Wm. Sterling, of Ful-
lerton.good d scour es
lartor . He a two o s
agg a
Monday
evening the teameeting came
off but owing to bad weather and
h h was cu
dark night the attendance atL a G
down, Following a Fruit Banquet a
good musical program was given by
Wingham Methodist Choir, Address-
es were given by the local clergy and
Mt'. Hastings. Alr. Bennett, Wing -
ham, was Chairman in the absence of
the pastor. Receipts were 224.00.
Ethel
Miss Hall, Montreal, is visiting her
aunt, Miss Ransom.
Charlie and Miss Mamie Hausuld
visited friend'1 iu Fordwich.
John Slem.uton and alias L, Chale -
I rave last
bees I friends iu Be
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Belgrave
Sunday.
Rev. Mr. Johnson will be absent next
Sunday evening and service will be in
charge of the League.
Rev. and Airs. Johnson and J. and
Mrs. McDonald attended the fowl sup-
per at Atwood on Monday night.
Sunday last, Miss Spence, blies Hall,
Montreal, Joe Nicholson, W. Spence
and Jno. Reuther motored to Mitchell.
Owing to the leader, Miss Chamber's
being absent on Sunday, the choir
was ably assisted by a number of mar-
ried ladies.
A. P. McKee had a letter from the
nurse attending his son, Pte. Noble,
last Monday, saying part of his elbow
had been blown off and he would in
all probability have a stiff arm.
A. and Mrs. McKee, Miss Adella
and Alvin motored to Millbank on
Sunday to attend a memorial set'vire
held in honor of Pte. Adam Ornirk-
shank, a relative, who was killed in
aCtinn,
The annual Thank -offering of the
W. M. S. of the Presbyterian church,
here will be held Tuesday evening,
24th list„ at 8 o'clock. Rev. D. B.
McRae, former pastor, will give the
address. Good program of mulct and
a large_attendatice asked for.
A number of the quoit pitchers came
down from Brussels on Thanksgiving
Day for a game and as the morning
was disagreeable and the time short,
as the visitor's had to return on 11 a,
m. train, the game was shott and the
count in favor of the visitors.
Last Sunday evening Oranbrook
Endeavor came here and conducted
the service in the Presbyterian church,
Hartley Menzies presided. An inter-
esting paper was read by Miss Allie
Forrest or "Conservation of School
Life." It was afterward discussed.
The choir gave an ,ulthtrm and Miss
Jessie 'Menzies and Rev. AIr, McCul-
loch sang a fine duet. Service was en-
joyable.
Atwood Boy Fell Goring Brave
Charge
Wm. A. and Mrs. Hone, of Atwood,
Ont., have been notified by letter of
the death of their son, Pte, Clement
D. Hone, who enlisted at Stratford
with tete 71st Battalion. The letter
states that on Sept. 16th two linea of
trenches were captured and it was on
the 16th while attempting to capttu'e
the third line that Pte. Hone lost his
life, Deepest sympathy is extended
to Mr. and Mrs. Rote in the loss of
their son. A memorial service in
honor of Pte. Hone will be held in
Atwood Anglican church on Sunday
evening next, Oct. 22nd. The follow-
ing is the letter received by Mr. and
Mrs. Hone, regarding the death of
their son (official word being also re-
ceived :)— "DEAR MR. AND MRs.
Horne.—Doubtless you will have re-
ceived ere this the sad news of your
son's death "killed in action." Being
the one who found hire and removed
his identity disc and his papers, I feel
that it would be some satisfaction to
you to know some of the particulars
of how he met the end, first -band, I
also found his friend, Ed, Hayter, not
far from your eon. We moved up
from reserves shortly after dinner on
the 16th to the front and went over at
about 5 p. nt„ taking two lines of
trenches. These we held and the
next day about the same time at-
tempted to take another Live but with
our weakened force and the fact that
the Germans had massed troops for a
counter-attack, we were forced to fall
back on the trenches already captured.
It was in this attempt on the third
line, that your son fell, He was over
theparapet
yera etand had lone about
twenty. yards, Appare•ly
he httd
been killed instantly. Ed. Hayter
was in practically the same position,
only he had got about sixty yards.
We found them both, out in "No
Man's Land" after dark, while looking
for wounded.
Our battalion has won a high place
in the Division through their present
action and every man showed the
highest courage in the face of machine
gull and rifle flee, and went over as
coolly as if on parade. While we
were not successful in taking the third
line, yet it was found out afterward,
that the Germans counter-attack was
broken up through our attack, so that
your son's life was not lost in vain.
You have eVet'y cause to be proud
of your son and tine part he has play-
ed. c either ed. While d, of know eiLh t he
or Hayter, et we can take off
hats to thoset r
who have paid the price,
knowing as we do, by the position in
which we found them, that, they were
giving and doing their best.
It was a sad party that answered
roll -call after coming nut, and those
who were present could not but think
of the many comrades who were gone.
If I have the gond fortune to geb
back, I may possibly see you, seeing
that m mother and sses
live at
Port Dover,
Ont„ which nut here
seems but a small distance from Ata
wood,
m
Peasacceptmysympathy
bereevementbut r.uat that in
u
atyocan.
ese it in the light of the poet who
said : "For bow can mart die better,
etc," ter Yours sincerely,
u a ey,
SERG'I', E. S. TURNER,
D.Oo 42nd Battalion.'
Pte. Hayter entioned In the above
letter is a Stratford boy and also left
Stratford with the 71st Battalion.
Interesting letter from Major
B. V. Jewitt
Readers of THE `Posy will re-
member that Major Jewitt asked to
be reverted to a captain in order to
get to France. In a brief note re-
ceived by his father on September
2nd, he intimated that he had re-
ceived hie Majority again andhad
rather a "big head" as it was won in
France this time, but added "that a
few shells from Fritz would bring
hie bead to its normal size." To re-
ceive promotion on the field of battle
is one of the greatest honors that can
fall to the lot of a soldier, and his
friends will be pleased to learn of
this fact.
In a Dugout, Sept. 7, 1018.
Just a few lines to let you know I
am still "Jake" after some rather hot
and exciting moments. Mud and rain
have predominated lately out here ;
so iu a blooming trench we sal: with
no cover or dugout, no wash and no
shave—just eating, not Bleeping. et
least the minimum of the latter.
However, in a dugout recently erect-
ed and with the sun shining brightly
to -day, we are in good humor again,
and ready to enjoy nice September
weather to the fullest extent.
Shells now ate certainly no novelty,
either going or coming, and a narrow
squeak is part of the day's program
for most of the men. And the way
these men of ours carry on is wonder-
ful, "no down in the mouth" grumbl-
ing, but a spirit of "we are on top
uow, by gram", and we certainly are
too.
Our artillery everlastingly is flog-
ging old Fritz out of home and board
and our aircraft has him under con-
stant observation with many a scrap
with the enemy's airmen, but still a
decided supremacy. Poor Old Fritz
has been backed off all his high van-
tage points, and now we of the in-
fantry can look down with a superior
feeling on the beggars.
If this is a taste of what it is going
to be like at the end of the war, I
want to be there, for honestly it is ex-
hilarating, after allowing him to have
all the advantages of position, etc.,
for so long.
Received Ena's letter of July Slst,
and a parcel of socks and candy
yesterday. Thanks very much for
them all, for the Ietter to a dandy
chatty one, the candy was great, and
the socks els always, the best made,
and in good demand, as we have had
no chance to get washing done for a
few weeks back. Just received a note
from Will. and George, each of whom
seem to be fine and fit. Evidently the
army life agrees with the family, eb,
what ?
Must close now with best love to
all. From
Or..
Church Chimes
Don't forget the Prayer meeting in
the Library audience room Friday after -
000n.
Rev" D. Wren will preach Missionary
sermons on Belgrave circuit next Sun-
day es the pastor, Rev. Mr. Parnaby, is
ill in the hospital, Wingham,
Maitland Presbytery .Young People's
Society Convention was held 'Thursday
of last week at Ripley and was largely
attended and inspirational addresses
given.
Next Sabbath morning Rev. Dr.
Moore, Secretary of Social service work
sod Moral Reform, Toronto, will occupy
the pulpit of the Methodist church. He
is a good speaker with an interesting
message. Rev. J. W. Johnson, Ethel,
will preach at the evening service,
Bible Society collectors were appoint-
ed last Monday for Brussels Branch.
The books have been placed in the.
hands of the Collectors and they are
kindly asked to have the work com-
pleted before Nov. isth if possible so as
to permit the Secretary to get his report
sway early,
Sabbath evening lest Rev, Johnston
McCormick, Blyth, conducted the ser-
vice in the Methodist church and preach-
ed a very optimistic sermon on "The
ark of the Covenant' dealing with the
death of Uezlah. The two points em-
phasised and Illustrated were (i) The
mobility of the Ark ; (e) The suicide of
feat'. It was a practical sddress. Rev.
Mr, Wren preached at Jackson's Church.
Wednesday of last week the District
Convention of Epworth Leagues and
Sabbath Schools was held in the Metho.
dist church, Wingham, at which a re-
cord attendance was in evidence. The
delegates were most hospitably enter-
tsined by the Wingham friends Which
was highly appreciated, Rev. /no,
Knight, Heussll, spoke at the evening
session instead of Rev, Mr. McCormick,
Blyth, as the latter was at Kingsville,
ettecding lite funeral of his father•iu.
law Rev.Mr,Godwin
,,
Thursday evening of last Week the
annual W. M. S. Thank Offering ser -
Vice was held in the school room of
Melville church and was largely attend-
ed. Chair was capably occupied by
Mrs. A. j. Mann, President, Rev. Mr.
Little, St. Helens, gave the address,
pointing out the great SticCess of mitt,
sionary effort crud the privilege of en-
gaging ha it, The Mission Baud gave
au appropriate chorus and Miss Minerva
TI:
cues snug a solo iu good voice.
Offen
ing tntnlled the fine stun of $tos.60,
Lunch was served at the Close of the
service,