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BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, ,'ANUARY 4, 1917
W. H. KERR, Proprietor
New Advertisements
,vonrf fotmd-Tn a Posx;
Card of -thanks -4. T. Phua.
Cord of thsn1(s—John McNabb.
Hees' Souk P ood-Br, R. Smith,
Companion wanted—Phone fie.
Cows for sale—Gordon McDonald.
Notice to Orodltors—Estate of D, Tom11n9on,
RistrCc± Reitrs
Jamestown
Miss Fern Eckinier. enjoyed a visit
' with Toronto friends last week,
Pte. John Miller wag called to Lon-
don this week. His health is not any
too good yet•.
Dunc. and Wm. Mc,Domld were tit
St. 'Helens Tuceday attending the for-
era) of thein' aunt.
Rev. Jno. Strachan, B. A., Camp
bellville, was visiting his mother and
brother and-sisteee clueing the past
week.
Pte. Holt is home from iondon
Camp. He has been bothered with a
sore throat but is getthig nicely over
it we aro pleased to state.
Andrew and Mrs. Bekrnier, Strat-
ford, Mrs. Menzies, Miss Jessie and
Harelsy were visitor's at the home of
George and Mrs. Eckmier. Misses
Gerrie and Vehna Eokmier were also
in the company.
Harold Hogg, whet has been in the
West for a few years and who is now
attending the Royal College of Dental
Surgeons, Toronto, spent a few days
Visiting old friends in this neighbor-
hood last week,
Miss Bessie McQaar'r•ie, Monerieff,
has heen secured as teneher nf the
Ramsay school, ll: miles West of here,
succeeding Miss Bessie &loses, who re-
signed. D.. Ramsayas re-elected
Trustee at the annual vas
meeting.
A Musical and Literary Entertain-
ment will be held in Victoria Hall
here, on Friday, 12th inet. Patriotic
addresses are expected from Jas. Bow-
man, M. P. and Rev. Mr. Tate, Blue -
vale ; and talent from 131 ussels, Wrox-
eter, Bluevale and Jamestown will
take part. F. H. Gilroy will he chair-
man. Proceeds will go to the Sunday
School treneury, A ftne time is -prom-
ised to all who attend.
BltJe
S. Paul shipped a car of hogs on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Harris, Wroxeter, spent a few
days this week with Mrs. Ralph.
Hugh Allison, Toronto, spent a few
days at his home here this week.
H. and Mrs. Stewart spent New
Year's with relatives at Sunshine.
Miss Bella Robb spent a few days
this week with friends at Lucknow.
Miss Eva Duff has gone to Welland
where she has secured a gond position.
Wm, and Ales. Haney spent New
Year's at the home. of Jos. McTavish,
Henry McHaedy, Toronto, spent the
New Year's holidays with relatives
here.
Mr. Cross, Palmerston, spent a few
day this week with his aunt, Mr's.
Bruce.
Jno, and Mee. Garniss, Blyth, spent
the week end with the former's father,
Wm. Garniss. -
Harry Chamberlain, Howard Stew-
art and Whit. Stewart have gone to
Galt where they have secured employ-
ment,.
John Stewart has secured the milk
drawing for next year and is going to
use motor car for the job,—better and
faster than horses.
Wm. Thornton took a land of ladies
to Geo. Turner's to a Willing Werk
ers meeting Tuesday afternoon and all
report having a good; Lime.
Alex. McGee has secured the care-
taking of the school and we know he
will fill the bill. Mrs. Smoltzer has
been in charge for several years but
had to resign on account of Mr.
Smeltzef being ill so much lately.
On New Year's Day when Geo.
Peacock was driving along the let line
Mortis, near Nelson Tho'ntot'e earner
he was npsot out of cutter and horse,
cutter and Mr. Peaeonk in mix -tip in
ditch. When Thos. Burke came along
he helped him out of tremble. He
was able to go horse and pub horse
away but soon after he became 011-
conseiotrs and has not yet regained
consciousness, As Me, Peacocic is
quite an elderly man, little hope is
held out for his recovery,
Wroxeter
Miss Alum Rann was visiting tit
Brussels.
Monthly Horse Fair Saturday of
this week.
Miss J. Ritchie attended the wed-
ding of a friend in Galt last week.
Council for 1017 will most next Mon-
day for prganization'as per Statute.
Wm, Wendt, Whitney, spent Fri-
day with his brother', J. R. Wendt,
J. D. Edwards, Winnipeg, Sask., is
a guest at, the hone of J. A. Edgar.
Misses Lila McNangheon and Mary
Gibson were visitors in London re-
ceetly.
D. McTavish and D. Munro spent.
New Year's Day with relatives at
Milverton,
A. and Mrs. Douglas, Ayr, spent
New Years at the home of A, M. and
Mrs. McKercher.
Dr. G. P. Jackson, Toronto, a form-
a' resident, called on friends in the
village last week.
Jiro, and Mrs. Darrach, Lakelet,
were guests at tine home of Mee.
Ritchie on Tuesday.
J. A. and Mrs. Howie, Meyranne,
Sask„ are vlsitioga at Lhe latter's pat-
ents, J. A. and Mee. Edgar, Wroxeter,
Mise Margaret .Earls, of the West-
ern Hospital, Toronto, spent a few
days recently with her parents in
Howick.
A1eic, and Mrs, McLennan, Toronto,
and Wm, Me,Lonnan, Ssaforth, vielted
over the holiday with their mnothet\
Mrs. A, McLennan,
111ise ,Tanner le A, Ritchie attended
the 13oirie—King marriage ab Galt
lest week,
Mlrs. Geo, Harris and son, Herschel,
Sask., are guests of Mrs. Geo, Harris
srl, and other relatives dere,
Thos. Sanderson has returned to
Toronto after a few weeks visit with
his parents, D, D, and Mrs, Sander -
eon, of Howiok.
Following shipment was made this
week by the hied Cross Society hero :
—117 towels, 14- snits py3'unas, 11 help-
less, 17 flannel shirts and 120 pairs of
socks,
The Christmas Tree and At Home
given by who Anglican Church last
Wednesday evening h, the I. 0 0. F.
Hall wag most enjoyable. Thele was
a good attendance.
\Viii. H, Sanderson Gloved his
household efeeete Peron the Grand
Central Black on Tuesday to the
properly nn alowiok sweet, which be
recently pnn'ehaeed from B. Steffined.
An enjoyable Red Cross Tea was
given by elesdtunes Stewart, Lovell,
P. S eleEwerl and Jnn. MaNaughtou,
ofTurn berry, on Thursday evening at
the home of the latter. Proceeds
were $12.45. a
Goderich
Sunday morning at their weekly
meeting the PoeketTestamertt League
in connection with. Victoria street
Methodist church, presented their
leader, G. M. Elliott, with a pair of
military hair brushes,
William Stewart, of Trafalgar street
celebrated his 801,11 bitthday an Tues-
day of last week. The old geneternal,
is young for his yea' e, however and is
able to get, mound with the ease of
one many years younger.
Belmore
Mrs., W. Leckie, London, is visiting
her wether, Mrs. J. Neil.
Miss V, Albright, Ford wich, is holi-
daying at Win, Ferguson's.
Miss Lily Getman was the guest of
Miss Myrtle Galloway last week.
Mrs. Melon Peterularl, V1nghani, is
visiting at John Peterntan'sttere.
Henry Abraham, Saskatchewou, is
renewing old acquaintances in the
burg.
Rev. Mr, Kerr, Gerrie, will exchange
pulpits with Rev. A. J: Love next
Sunday.
Jno. and Mrs. Irwin were visitors at
the home of R. and Mrs, Grainger,
Molesworth, last week.
airs. Arthur Fitch and children
visited her parents, E. and Mrs. Hig-
gins, Brussels, last week,
Mrs. Thos. Johnston and Mrs. Thos.
M. Glynn, Dakota, are visiting their
mother, Mrs. Gray, here.
Duncan and Mrs. Wallace, of
Beaverton, were visitors at Charlie
and Mrs. Blathers' last week.
Mee, W. Tremble, of the States, re-
turned home on Friday after spending
a few days at Jas. Flenting's.
Win, and Ales. McGrogan attended
the funeral of the late Mts. Wm.
King, \'Vhitechureh, on Wednesday.
D. K. and 111rs. Livingstone and
daughter, Marie, attended the Jack-
son—Irwin wedding here last week.
Cranbrook
Mr. Killoran is visiting at George
Baker's.
Jno. Ritchie was here from Galt for
a visit.
Eric Pennington is home from Kin-
cardine, -
W, Lawrie, London, was a holiday
visitor here.
"That pig" is the talk of the
corm tryside.
Pte. Ed, Hatcher was visiting here
for a few clays.
Ernest Hunter, Meaford, is home
for a holiday visit.
George Granas, New Hamburg, was
renewing old f1 iendships.
AIr. and Mrs. -Detwiler, Kitchener,
weir visitors at Fred. Deletes.
Jack Noble, who broke his leg some
weeks ng", is making favorable pro-
gress.
Prayer meeting in Methodist church
Friday evening nf this week in charge
of 1 he pastor.
Mr, and Mrs, Garter, Stt'athalhul,
were 119)lol's at the hone of Chas. and
:Alas, Aldeesot'.'
George E. Speiran Was elected Trus-
tee of faith brook School at the school
meeting led soak,
WILL, and Mrs. Davidson and son, of
Stratford, wire holiday vl'ili'rs with
,Pitt)"18 ill Ilhis locality,
Next Sunday afternoon Rev, bit.
Johnson. Ethel, will preach in the
Methodist clnrch here.
Daniel Bolinder, 011, toll, and An-
drew and Mts. 1rlcleinler, Sbralfo'd,
spoilt. New Years Day with their sis-
terM
, ts. Julia Menzies.
Next Sa4halh evening the Ethel
Endeavor Soni,'ty wi11 have charge of
the service hi the Presbyterian ehurnh
here. Et'etyol:e is enedially invited.
Service will vr.ntntenee at 7.45.
Deputy Reeve 1!rNebb sounds all
right. hie pill, d a good vote and
Oranbrnok gnv' him a flue boost,
Nis opponent, P. A. McArthur', was a-
mong the first to telephone congt'atu-
latlols Monday evening,
The entertainment under the aus-
pices of the Red 01 oss Was a decided
9ncoess. Peogeani was choice and
well 1 endet'ed, ietete making of Can-
adit's Flag" Was 111111311 irpprecliiled.
Proceeds tunntntted Ira $33 00,
.A IietNE OmiISTAtns 13ox.--Rei,, J.
W. Dey, D. 7)., Shncoe, who preached
anniversary eel mots in Knox church
here recently, received off the family
Christmas 'tree Monilty morning a
box from a few of his many Mends in
St, Paul's which contained Y$1,185.
This was a present worth while and
his many old friends here tender con-
grittnlatiole.
Mrs. Gorealilz attencled the funeral
of her beothsr-inn-law, Cites, Mueller,
of Milverton, who died very suddenly
on December 20th front heart failure,
aged 01 yenta and 0 months, The
funeral took place'L'hureday to Green-
wood Cemetery. His wife and 2 child•
ran sln'vive, ile was an old and well
known resident and was a bricklayer
by trade, Ed. and Mrs, Oullis, of
Henfryn locality, were also at the
funeral, the latter being a daughter of
Mrs. Gorealilz,
Grey .
Miss Lizzie Hoover, Oth Con„ has
returned to her posibinn in Toronto.
Miss Mulvey, Wiugham, was a holi-
day visitor with Miss Jennie Rands.
Miss Thompson, of Anburri, is visit-
ing her sister, Mrs, Jaynes Armstrong,
Oth Con.
J. Jermyn rind Mrs. Wesley Jet mem,
Morrie, are visiting with relatives in
Toros to.
J. P. Savage has areived home after
spending the week -end with relatives
at Gowanstown.
School Section No. 0, known as
Barker'e, at their annual meeting re-
elected W. Stephenson as Trustee for
the next terns.
Township Council will bold their in-
augn'al meeting next Monday at
Ethel. A Nomination will have to be
held for the Councillor wanted.
James -Collins, youngest son of
Councillor Frank Collins, 6th Oon.,
has been seriously ill with pneumonia
but is improving we are glad to state.
A grand new piano has been in-
stalled in the home of John and Mrs,
Howard. It pays to get the best, the
iinproved Newen mbe piano. Mr.
Ballantyne, Stratford, *as the agent
of it.
Don't forget the Agricultural Bnard
and Women's Lisle meetings nt
various local points, Ethel, Moncrieff
+tad Walton, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday of this week. Good pro-
grams.
A recent letter from Corp. Ross
McKinnon said he was lift duly for a
short holiday to England and Scot-
land after a streimous life of the past
20 months in and about the trenches
in France and Belgium. He has had
some very close calls for his life.
Wednesday of last week the annual
school meeting was held 111 S. S. No. 1.
Andrew Lamont was re-elected Trus-
tee and Wm. Hemingway will furnish
10 cords of wood for which he will re-
ceive $2.75 per cord. The Miller boys
will continue as caretakers at $36.00
for the year.
The date set for the Clearing Auc-
tion Sale of John Brown, whose Lot is
10, Oon. 30, is Wednesday, 24th inst.,
with F. S. Scott as Auctioneer, Farm
will also be offered and if not sold will
be leased for pasturage. Mr. and Mrs.
Brown purpose taking a, well deserved
holiday and will visit numerous rela-
tives and old friends in the West for
several months next Spring and Sum-
mer. The sale will be a large one.
In S. S. Ni. 8, J. G. Turnbull, who
has served 7 years, was re-elected
Tenstee. 12 cords of wood will be sup-
plied at $3 00 per cord. Alex. Yuill
was put back at his old job as anditor.
Schnol house will be improved next
Summer bye colt of paint inside and
outside. The chair was occupied by
Wm. Work and P. A. McArthur offi-
ciated as Secretary.
The anneal meeting in S. S. No. 8,
was held as per Statute, Retiring
Trustee was George Dunlop, who had
served 3 terms. Lynn Evans was ap-
pointed his successor. Scrubbing
school three times a year, was let at
$20.00 to Robb. McTaggart. $2,50 per
cord was the price allowed Lynn
Evans for 35 cnrdseof wood, Oord of
cedar will be supplied by S. Barron at
$1.45.
DEPUTY REEVE RACE.—Following
are the election returns in the Deputy
Reeve contest in the township last
Monday
McArthur McNabb
Bryans' .... 48 20
Shine's 44 88
Turnbull's 10 48
Moncrieff: • 32 61
Ethel . 67 41
Duke's .............. 20 20
Oranbrook......... 25 77
Totals 255 300
Majntity for J. McNabb 45
AnnivaSS AND Pa:EsisNTATION.—
'I'altbrg ailvont ago of the visib home of
Pte. Ilea old Jack lin, tem St. Thomas,
where be is training, a goodly com-
pany 119500)bled at. Lhe horse of Rich-
ard Jnoklin, 4111 (lon., on the evening
of Monday of last week and presented
the soldier how with a purse of money
itocompatlird by the following address,
,earl by S Ilett S: evens, while John
1:111 kness made the presentation :—
P'rE. 13 AROT.D JACKT.TN,
153,'0 BATTAL108, St. Thomas,
1)1(Aa Haltom) —We ynur friends and
neighbove have assembled at your
home this evening to show our appre-
ciation of the fact that you have
donned the khaki and are in training,
preparatory to serving King and
Country on the battlefield'irn this hour
of direst need. Yon have enlisted in
early manhood and etre malting the
sactifiee in the prince of life, We
honor' you for your decision. You
will be missed ;11 the community for
your genial manner and hearty laugh
helped bo enliven any gathering, As
token of our good wishes please accept
rile purse wrlh our sincerest Nightie
for your future welfare. You carry
with you our prayers that you may
have strength to do your duty when
the time of testing comes. May the
God of all who judges both men and
Nations, watch over you and protect
you. That you may return unscathed
after the final victory has been Achiev-
ed is the wish of your friends of Grey.
BERT \'VALtACE,
Roux NIaKAY,
The recipient p nt mode a brief but appro-
priite reply, A program of improttp-
tit speeches, vocal and insertrmentul
tousle followed after whielr supper was
erved. Many good wishes were ex-
prossed for who man in titlile a lu as the
Company separated.
Mrs, Jae, Grant and Miss Jean epent
New Years with Rev. D. and Mrs.
Parries SVinglram,
Irwin and Mrs, Raynard, Stratford,
were visitors with Jno, and Mrs.
Coates during the past week.
Alex, and Mrs, Annet.t and sons,
Harold anti ht' url, of Detroit, were
holiday visitors with Fred. and Mr's,
Oxtnby. The former is Mrs, O's
brother,
\Ve are pleased to state thee Mies
Lillian Dark, who underwent an
operation for appeodieiLis a few weeks
agog is doing nicely and we hope +will
soon be as well as ever,
Frank aid Mrs. Demotiol1 and Miss
EinmaCawphell, 1!'. and Bien. 'Taylor,
of Westfield raid Jno, told Tits, Brown.
of Comber, Isi-ex 00., welt, New
Year visitors will, J. Henry Hoover
and family, lltit ('ou.
\Nord from Geargt Oxeohy, Imus -
fail, aaSIC., says 11try hod a good crop
and all threshed, Ah•. Pet et son, s(3n-
ic-late, threshed 10,500 hushele of nuts.
Roy Oxinhy and 11,'. Peterson have
each 111veeted in Fend urns.
20TH ANNIVERSARY —0n Der -ember
20;11, it very delight day was spent
althe home 'Velma 'Tho,, anti Mrs. Inglis,
"F,hu Grove Farm," 13. h Cnn., when
thp11 friends and )(datives assembled
to celebrate the twentieth anniversary
of their sledding. At high noon a
sumptuous repast was set led, covers
being laid for about 50 guests, Attar
ample justice had been done to the
many good Ihinge the afternoon was
spent in games, eecitatiuns and !nude.
Ronald Inglis, Atwood, furnished
thrilling music on the pipes for a
sword dance by hie wife, Mrs, Inglis.
Also Mrs. Walter Inglis and son, John
showed their genius in the way they
played some of the most modern as
well'as scone of lbe olden pieces on the
violin. When 'nearly ell had taken
pati in the pleasing 011teriiiini-ne1 ,
the guests were 8un1011)0M to the
dininga•dom to partake of another
lion -a -manger -a. The table was laden
with all kinds of cakes, pies, nuts and
bonbons but the most important was
the bride's cake which bad on it the
beautiful silver•white flowers that had
adorned the bride's cake 20 years ago.
The flowers had Iost none of their
beauty and looked as though they
could serve the same purpose at their
Golden Wedding if Mfr. and Mrs.
Inglis were spared. Soon sleighbelle
were jingling, Goodbyes were said and
the guests cougratulated the bride and
groom on the pleasant day they had
given them, which, to those who were
present at the wedding 20 years ago
will not soon be forgotten. Many of
the guests came from Listowel, At-
wood, Brussels and other points. The
bride and groom were the recipients
of many useful and dainty pieces of
ohina, showing that the friends and
relatives had not forgotten that quina
went with the 20th anniversary.
Morriss
Misses Mamie Russell and Mildred
spent the New Year holiday with
Wingharu friends,
The schools gob to work after the
holiday with only a couple of changes
in the teaching talent.
What's the platter with Reeve
Shortreed having a look -in for the
Wardenship of Huron ?
James Anderson, 5th line is getting
along fled -class after his operation
and will soon be as well as ever.
Miss Irene Clegg has returned to
her school at Wes tlblontrose after a
holiday visit at the parental home.
D. Walker, of Regina, was a visitor
for a few days at the parental home,
6th line. He is looking es if the West
agreed well with him.
Wm, McNabb and daughter, Miss
Violet, of Shakespeare, were visitors
over New Years with the McNabb
families of Morris and Grey. The men
are brothers.
The ratepayers of Morris Township
are to be congratulated 00 their good
judgment in staving off an Election
and thereby putting the money saved
to the use of the Red Cross.
There should be a good turn nut of
Mort lei tes at the Board of Agriculture
and Women's Institute meetings, in
Belgravia Wednesday of next week, at
2 and 7.30 p. m. Addressee by Messrs.
Barbour and Bowes and Mfrs. Watts.
Mrs. H. Forsyth and son, of Fro-
bisher, Sask„ are !tern on a visit with
relatives and old time friends, The
former was a M198 Mefall before her
marriage and her gielhnnd home was
in this township. It is 6 years since
site went \Vest. They ttre welcome
vi 9i t ors.
There was fairly good attendance of
ratepayers at the annual School meet-
ing.' n S. S. No, 6, Wednesday or lase
week, Joe Davidson was appointed
Chairman and Alf, Cochrane Secre-
tary. Wm. Wilkinson was w' -elected
Trustee. 32 cords of wood were order-
ed, Al?, Cochrane 10 supply it at $2 85
per tont Ed. Henderson gets $1.70
per cord for cedar for starting the
fires,
\\TILL BUILD A NEW SOEeooLuOtJSn,
—Al, the annual school meeting of S.
S. No. 4, Duke 30, clan was re-elected
Trustee. S. Alcock got the woad con-
tract, 8 cords at $2.50 per cord, It
Nichol will do the caretaking for
$34,50. The question of btflldtng a
new schoolhouse was discussed itod on
motion it was decided to penciled with
the week, It is expected it will be a
brick structure with e01001, t basement,
Old building will likely be sold as it
stands,
Hart ENelexastee EVENINce.--Tis
annual Sunday School Entertain/emit
in connettinn with tireJtteksot church
was held Friday evening Dec, 22nd
and was goiter a 8000089, Proceeds
totalled ,28.00. Program which was
well rendered, was ea
follows :—Oen=
ing ohm us by the Brotherhood;epeenh
by the chairman Rev. McCormick •
chorus by the men ; recitation, Riehd;
Wallace• motion song by the boys,
"'Phe old fashioned fanner" ; recita-
tion, Alice Kirk ; song, Mildred
Rev. David
Perrie, Val i rn r;' lh a m
The accompanying photogravure is
a good likeness of Rev. D. Perrie, Lhe
well known pastor of the Presbyterian
church, \Vinghanl, and a fortnee resi-
dent of Grey township, He was born
iu Lenar'kStlire, Seueland, being the
John N. Knechtei, Brussels, and their
family consists of Misses Janice and
Margaret aid David,
Rev, Mr, Perrie has three brothers,
Wm„ Alex. and James, and a sister,
Mrs. James Grant, stilt residents of
REV. DAVID PERRIS
eldest sou of the last Wm, and Mrs.
Perrie, and came to Canada with hie
parents when a youth of 14 years.
After attending at Public School, High
School and Knox Oollege, Toronto, he
was o(lained into tbe ministry and
has been pastor at l horndale, Chesley
cud Winghatn, having spent over 22
yenta; in the latter town.
Mrs. Perrie is a daughter of the late
Grey township and well known to
many readers of THE POST.
The reverend gentleman is a good
preacher, a faithful pastor and attends
to his multifarious duties, at home
and abroad, with promptness and effi-
ciency. This locality is proud of ire
stalwart representative and wishes
him and his motioned prosperity,
Brown ; dialogue, "Mrs. Bolivan's
quilting" ; recitation, Irene Pease ;
motion song by the girls, "The little
housekeeper" ; enlo, Lillie Jackson ;
band drill by the boys ; dialogue, "A
close shave" ; recitation, Bert Pease ;
chorus by the children, "Christmas
bells" recitation, Oharlie Cunning-
Inun ; tennis drill ; song, Grant Laun-
dy ; monologue, Mrs. Ray Fear ; duet,
Mc. McOortnick and Mr. Brown ;
tableau, "Barbee shop scene" ; ;song,
J. H. Marshall ; dialogue, "Convinc-
ing uncle John" ; solo, Littler' Jackson ;
quartette by Blyth friends,
Congratulations are extended to ex -
Reeve Isbister, formerly of this town-
ship, who was chosen Reeve of Wing -
ham last ,Monday, in a triangular con-
test, by a majority of 16. He will feel
quite at home in attending Huron
County Council where he sat for
several years.
The annual school meeting of S. S.
No. 5, was held Wednesday of last
week. 0. W. Willcfnenn in the chair
and W, R. Ferguson, Sec., of the
meeting. James Kelly was the retir-
ing Trustee and was re-elected for
another terra. Wood contract was
let to W. H, Armstrong for $8.00 per
cord. James Michie and Frank Mart-
in
artin secured the scrubbing for $5.00.
A0 important suagestinu was laid be-
fore the Tllist et• Ilealel by the meeting
namely In have an 11011(10 Roll put up
in the whrl), names to be leaved
thetcnn ni' nn•11 r hit have enlisted in
the service of Ki
and Country, wlrn
at any time have been pupils of No. 5
school,
Et le
George Cl'otete gone to Std•atrood,
Ile is It yi;ag to get it job on the trait -
Way,
Mt F33,31341', Pelc'tbot'n, y'onngest
brother of Alts. S. Amt's visited her
00er the N+'14: "tear,
Mrs. Jobe Lamont is parking her
houshnld e•ffeets to tulle to Brantford
this week, if poe>ible t0 get a car.
Ail the ladies are invited to the Mc-
Neil ]hill Thutedity. 11th inst., to help
in Red Orn9s wol1k. A 10 cent 'Tea
will be served in the evening.
Last Snndaybeing tPview day in the
Methodist, Sunday School for lessons
t t
of past three months, the Copies
were taken by R. McKay and J, Stem -
mon.
Archie McDonald, Winnipeg, and
Neil, Acton visited John McDonald
over New Year. Archie is on his way
to sign cuntraeb for another year be-
ing In the employment of Greenshields
& On., Dvy goods or that place.
J. McLelland received a letter and
floe photo from It, M. Wheeler,
Shornolifee, He wishes to he reruem-
bered to all Ethel friends, Ile saw
Hrtt'old Love tend Clifford Dunbar.
Any person wishing to write him can
get hddress from .T. Mcl'eellaltd.
Rev. McCulloch gave a strong pat-
riotic adcdrese 1111 Sunday, after choos-
ing a very appropriate text. He fleet
gave a full explanation as to the
tneaning of (lie National Service
Cards and finished his address Froin
texb foltnd in II Samuel, "13e of good
courago, play the man."
D. W. Dunbar was visiting at Tor-
onto and George Dunbar at Sarnia.
Don't forget the Farmers' Institute
meetings Thursday of this week at
Ethel.
Moving the Methodist church is no
longer a joke. A gang of willing
workers commenced work on Tuesday
morning, under J. A. Cole as Captain
and Wm. Hall, Lieutenant. If every-
Lbiug goes well and weather keeps
favorable the old landmark built in
1877 will be sitting on her new resting
place next the parsonage by the next
issue of THE POST.
Mir. and Mrs. Lucas, of Ohicagn,
were visiting friends in Ethel for the
New Year. Mrs. Lucas is a daughter
of 0. Raynard, His visit happened in
a very opportune time for Rev. John-
son, as be took the service for him on
Sunday evening, he being rather
ander the weather for a few days,
Mr. Lucas has been in Moody Institute
Chicago, for 21 years and is now mov-
iug to Superior City. He did fine Sun-
day night,
Walton
Annual meeting of Duff's church
congregation will be held Tuesday
evening.
An old time resident of this locality
is hank from the West on a visit in
the person of D. Fiu-quharson,
A fine time was enjoyed at the
Methndiet church atnlive1Sary last
Sunday and Tuesday. Fuller report
expert ed for next wee):.
John ()mutts has arrived home from
Phippen, Sask. He has not been
intoe ('or 14 years but is looking as
well as when he trent away.
Saturday afternoon of this week the
Winter meeting of Walton Women's
Llt'tllule Will be mold in the A, 0. I7.
W, I4ttil, at 3 o'clock, Mrs. Watts,
Toronto, will be the speaker, the sub -
Pet of her address being "Whet we
elm do to help our Institute. A large
ttttindttnce hoped for. A union meet-
ing will be held in the evening when
Mrs. Watts will speak on "What is
it ?"
ILLDSTRATED LECTURE, — 'Friday
evening, January 10th, Rev,
Mr. Ibbott, Ph. D., Holstein, will give
an illustrated Lecture in the A. 0. IT.
W. Hall, Walton, under the auspices
of the Woneu's Institute, on the
great Eurropean War, 250 fine stere.
oplicon views, illustrated songs, 8tc,
Lecture at 8 o'clock,, Admission 25
and 15 cents. The Lecture is a most
interesting nae.
WEDDING.—A quiet wedding was
solemnized at the Methodist Church,
Saskatoon, when Susan 'Taylor,
daughter of We and Mrs, Taylor, of
Aliment -Mit, Sask., was married to 13, J.
Notts, son of Roble and Mrs, Coutts,
Walton, Out., by Rev. 13, Adana,
Bride WAS unattended and wore a
travelling suit with hat to match.
The happy eotiple took the train for
Marengo, where they will reside on
the groom's beautiful homestead near
Marengo, Sask.
'L'lre Board of Agriotiltute (formerly
known as the Farmers' Institute) will
hold their annual meeting for this
district in the eeltool house Saturday
aftoruoon of this week, opening at
O'clock. G, Barbour, Crosslrill, will
give an address . on "Things . brat
count in Agriculture" and L. Bowles,
Meaford, will speak on "Soil eoltiva-
tion and. rotation of crops," In the
evening a union meeting will -convene
in the A. 0, 17, W. Hall, at 7.80, when
in addition to three addresses a musi-
cal grogram will also be rendered'.
Dont forget.
John Rea, of Edmonton, left for the
West this week after a holiday here.
He ie one of the old boys who is mak-
ing good,
We are pleased to report that Mrs.
Angus McCuaig is improving nicely it
t'ecovering front her at tack of typhoid
fever and will soon be as hearty as
P0,•1',
\Veclnesday at 11 a, to, an interest-
ing event transpired at the Presbyy-
telinn manse, Walton, when Rev. 11.
A. Lundy 11011 the mattiuutnial knot
between Gilbert Grigg, inrmteely of
this locality, now engaged in exten-
sive f,u'nting npenttions neat' Moose
Jaw, and Miss Walla Ellen, daughter
of Peter and Mrs. McArthur', of the
9111 line, Mo; rig township. Thr happy
young couple drove In Scafo•tl) it'11et'e
they had dion0r at the horse of the
groom's parents aotl look 1c,tin after-
ward 011 a lieneyun1i trip to Hamil-
ton, 'Donn to and 431 her points. 'Ditty
will visit for a- while aromul he/ e be-
fore going West. Many good wishes
are extended to Mr. Grigg and bride
for a lung, happy autl successful life.
Moncriefif
The annual meeting of Knox church
congregation will be held next Tues-
day aft etnoon at 230 o'clock. •
A Mission Study Class hits been
organized, taking up Taylor's Book
"In the heart of India," in 8 chapters.
Class met at M. i t 111 iano's hist Thurs-
day evening and it will meet at Thos.
Inglis' ('11 Tuesday evening.
We are sorry to hear that Robert
Dunlop, of Ashley, Penn., it brother
to George Dunlop of this locality, was
killed on the railway Tuesday of last
week. He Was a railroad fireman.
Funeral last Friday. Mr. Dunlop
went to it, Deceased was a married
man with a family and was a fine fel-
low.
Ws regret to report the demise of
Joe Patterson, Oon. 14, Logan town-
ship, who died Ohristmas night, in his
81st year. Deceased was the only son
at borne, his father beingPeter Patter-
son. He was buried at the Harvey
cemetery. Revds. Messrs. Lundy and
Doan took part in the funeral service.
Threebrothers of deceased are over-
seas fighting for the Empire. George,
another sou, is home just now from
the West. Sympathy is felt with the
bereaved in their loueliuess and sad-
ness.
ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION. —
Thur'sday evening of last week a com-
pany of young folk assembled at Jas.
and Mrs. Fulton's and presented the
latter with the following address, ac-
companied by a fine Casserole, address
being read by Miss Mae Inglis and
the presentation made by Miss Violet
McKay :—DEAR MRs. FDLTox,—It is
with deep regret that we, the mem-
bers of your Mission Baud Class, have
learned you are unable to continue
your work as teacher. Your help in
the past has meant much to us and
the sacrifice you have wade will never
be forgotten. Your interesting and
helpful lessons will long be in our
minds and at our Sewing Circles we
have always looked forward to you
being present We hope you will still
attend even if you are unable to conte
to our class every month, We ask
you to accept this casserole, not for
its intrinsic value bot as a small token
of our esteem. Signed on behalf of
your Claes. Mrs. Fulton made a suit-
able reply in thanking the folk for
their kindness. We. Fulton was
teacher of the Mission Band for the
past 2 years and also an interested
worker for the Red Cross. A sociai
time was enjoyed at the Fulton home
and the company separated express-
ing New Year wishes.
How It Stands To -day
J
Infinitely the gteatest thing in the
world to -day is the life and death
struggle taking place in Europe—a
straggle of Wight against right ; of
autocracy against democracy ; of
darkness against light. It is the old
struggle of ttre world for freedom a-
gainst those forces which have, cen-
tury after century, sought to make
slaves of the nations, But never in
all history has the world been pitted
against snob a ruthless power as thtit
which 11004, with all its perfect equip-
ment of science and training, is seek-
ing to overthrew everything which
bas stood for advancement, true cue -
lure and time freedom.
Here in Canada we can stand afar
off with an ocean between us, audlloolt
upon the struggle from it detached
standpoint, We can very easily con-
viuoe ourselves that Britain can man-
age
oan-a e this affair herself, nod that them
t
1s really no vital need for Canada to
exert herself overmuch. England her-
self at first looked at the war from
exactly the same viewpoint, She sent,
her army into the field, mobilized bet
fleet let Lora Kitchener set about
building up an army of three million
men, and then hung up het' "Business.
as usual" sign and settled bark into
her own life. I w'ts there and saw It
all, England at fled was proud of
being able to carry on a war as a side
Issue, But a series of set -betake on the
fields of war and diplomacy gradually
roused the nation, until now after two
and a half years she ie throwing all
she has into the war, determined to
sink or swim by the tsetse, England
knows cow that this war was directed
pritnatily to destroy trot as the greab
nation of the earth--atid that if Gee-
meaty
er-me ty wine, elle and her fabric of este
Piro will Crumble to pieces,