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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1917-1-25, Page 1VOL. 45 NO. 30 1.5o Per Amaro iii Advance BRUSSELS, ONTARIO. THURSDAY, 5ANUARY 25. lgzry W. H. KERR, Projtietor New Advertisements Tenders-M.M rd o P 1 Poiisl Reading bolts -P. onfoMarrtt For seta (3 ul b 8 Soeforth. House for eels I'na nob% Oard or ha s-0, Speer. pard al Thanks O; Ilan tik A n Hua ism enthr F -M. lilaok, Sows for sale-Shurrio , Sharpo, Homo and lot for sale-Tns Posm. Honlestead Fertilizer -Minh. Carbon Works. air .CSt1.tCt 'tents Moncrleif ANNIVERSARY. --A week from next Sabbath Rev. Mr. Abery, Londes boyo', will preach anniversary ser- mous in Knox church at 2 30 and 7.30 p. In. The choir will supply special music and an offering will be taken at. each service. Monday evening a choice program Will be given when the choir will be assisted by the pope lar Lawrie family, of Hamilton; Readings by Misses Lily Harrison and Lulu McDonald ; and addresses by Revds. Messrs. Doan and Ferguson, Monkton ; McCulloch, Oraiibrook ; andAbery, The chair will be occupied by the pastor, Rev: Mr. Lundy. Bel--+-- grave Next Wednesday evening the .For- esters pul'pose holding an At Hume in their Hall open to the members, their wives, eweethearts, &c. Friday afternoon of this week, at 2.80 o'clock, the union Patriotic prayer meeting wallet held in Trinity church. Rev. Me. Boyle will give the address. Reeve Campbell, East Wawanoeh, is attending to his duties at; County Councillor this week at Goderich. We would like to see him grace the Warden's chair some day, In the absence of Rev. Mr. Hawkins last Sunday afternoon, who was at- tending a funeral at Auburn, the ser- vices in Trinity church was taken by F. Metcalf, Rlyth, in an acceptable manner. The Congregational meeting of the Presbyterian church was held Tues- day afternoon. Everything was found in good condition and satisfactory progress had been made. Alex. Porterfield was appointed Secretary Treasurer instead of P. W. Scott, who Card of Thanks I wish to very heartily thank Grey township electors for the vote accord- ed me for Councillor last Tuesday. My ambition will he to do my best in advancing the interests of our muni- pipal ity during 1917. Yours truly, ;DELVER HARRIS. 500 Bags Potatoes from 5 Acres W. A. CRAIG, Sarnia, Ont., says : "This year I planted 6 acres of pota- toes on clay land applied 000 pounds Homestead Bone Black Fertilizer to the acre broadcast. The piece was cultivated six.times and Spring plow- ed. It was harvested August 20th and yielded 500 bags fine merchantable Potatoes, I have used Homestead Fertilizer for 5 years and always got good results. I would not plant pota- toes without it." Corn and Wheat Doubled TIMOTHY DUNHAM, Saltford, Det- ails), sive • "I used fifteen hundred pounds of Homestead Bone Black Fertilizer on ray corn last season and was vett' much pleased with the reeults. I also nsed;Len hundred pounds on my wheats. last Fall, and am already eatistied that it paid me well to do it, as there are u few spots that the drill missed sowing and the wheat thine isn't More than half as good. I think this ought to he enough to convince any persue wheth- er it pays to sow fertilizer or not." Write Michigan Carbon Mete, De- troit, for free book and particulars about their Homeillead Bone Black Fertilizer: •]••F'Fir- ..,.!!••h't'....'d.4.4., 7•i'+++......+ F Free Bros.' + Studio - Brussels + OPEN 4. friday and Saturday Each Week Picture framing Neatly Done • inti•'h4++++•hA+++i•++++9"I'4+'P'F++ The Best Newspaper Value In Western Ontario The London Advertiser All Mail Editions $3.00 per yr. lilts filled the otice 'for the past 20 vato. A sl tbslraniial Marimba was t10(1 a in the paid hr's Paial Y Officers for the I ud a Aid Snriet IAy of theMethodich are -Presi- ry st hued) dent, Mrs W. 0. Procter Vice -Pres Mrs, A. Procter ; Sec., Mrs, McOal- luni ; Treas., Miss Edna Sctfndrett ; Auditors, Mrs. Joe, Brandon and Mrs. (Rev.) Parnaby. Balauee in hand, $30 00. First meeting since election was held at Mee. Joseph Brandon's on Tuesday with a good attendance. Bluevale Gunnel Robt. Masters wits bit on the nose by a piece of shell recently but not seriously .wounded, Be has been at the front since last July. Seaforth The second annual Old Times Dance will be held in Oardno's Opera Ball on Friday evening, February 211(1. Four- teen mnsieians and eight floor mann- ggers have donated their services and in addition there will be special piping and Scotch darning, Ladies must bring lunch and coffee will be supplied at the Hall. Acltnission-Gentlemen, $1.00. Clinton Ex -REEVE GLEN DEA).- William- Glen, ex -.Reeve of Stanley township, died at his home here Monday in his 57th year. Up to last month, when Mr. Glen moved with his family to their new home in Olieton, he had been a lifelong resident of Stanley township, about 3 miles ft nm Olin ton. He had been in poo' health for abont a year. He is survived by his wife, also one son, Edward, land three daughters, Mrs. G. Elliott, Clinton ; Mrs. Saunders, Goderich and Miss Bessie at home. I•Ie .was a member of Clinton Presbyterian church, had represented Stanley in Huron Co. Council for a number o:f years and was a prominent member of the Conserva- tive party. Wroxeter Monthly Horse Fair Saturday of next week. B. F. Carr, Ethel, visited his home here last week. Reeve Reis is attending County Council in Goderich this week.' Richard McMichael from Manitoba, is visiting his mother and other rela- tives here. Mrs. M. McLennan and Irwin Duret have been on the sick list during the past week. Crosby Leckie, Aylmer, was a visi- tor with his brothel, George Leckie, last week. Rev. Mr. McKercher, of Waterloo, occupied the pulpit in the Presbyter- ian church on Sunday. Mr. Howe, of Toronto, addresser) the congregation of the Methodist church nn Sunday evening on behalf of the Belgians. Corrie The annual meeting of the Hawick Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held itt the 'fawn Hall, Gerrie, Tueedlly, February 13th, et 2 p. to. Retiring Directors this year ate Messrs. Jackson and MoKercher, both of who" are eligible for re-election: BURIED AT SOMBRA.-The-fu decal of Mrs. Louise Rivers, mother of Rev, G. W. Rivers, B. D., pastor of the Dorchester Methodist, fo'meily ul' Goerie, took place Monday afternoon at Sombre. Deceased was in her 77th year and is survived by two other sons, Dr. J. H., warden of the Pro- viurial jail of Lethbridge ; J, Frank, of Empress, Alta. ; and four- dangh- ters, bis; Paul Gustin, Sarnia ; Mrs, Boylan and Mrs. L. J. Robinson, Dresden and Mrs. .T. J. Kewley, Soni bi a. Ethel Harry Ames left for his home at Arden, Man., Man(lay last Wni tying -never het on an election or a horse race. They are both uu- cet'l ai 11. alias M. Fletcher, of Glannis, is a visitot at the home irf her brother, Edward Pletcher. Those wishing to do knit ling for the Rt.d Cines ran get wool by calling 00 Mee. (Dr.) Ferguson, Ernest 51aginn and sen, (}Intence, Penn ilia, were 1velCotite Viei rote at our v ]tae this week The t 1 (Center i. Mtge 4 9 tl nephew of Mts. S dire aid a formernri resident of this locality. Reggie lieunswo th, sot of Joseph Hemsworth, 11iWindt, of book inn, Sask., has donned the khaki and ie now home fin 0 short hnlidiry berm e going into it+liniiig camp in Regina. A very h,terestingand profitable ad- dress was given by Rev. Mr. Steven- son, Toronto, in I hit Presbyterian mid \lel.linclist (Cltnrclnes on Sunday oe food's Dray Allinoute from text Minh 53:13.14, The tn.lendance was very small on eccotint of had weather. The Mel hod 1st Chinni, rafter +a long hard a Lull haat, s Met r . t t Packed els destinat.inti. Many thanks to all those naltsidere who have so willingly assisted in the work. Seine 10101)10 have been very slow to sign (111 and it looked s'tnetimee ns though it night be a matter of coitstn'iptir'n br'f"t'e'the enntract was ended. Ifntt nn' y can't fighty Y 1 you can pay, The annual meeting of Ethel cheese factnt'y was held, as per announce- ment, Reports were presented will adopted. Board of Directors for 1017 consists of Harry Speiran, Andrew McKee and D. W. Dimino.. W. 1a. Brown was re -appointed Salesman and, Treasurer. Be will get $3,05 next year for making the cheese, paying all expenses, B. A.. Thompson, Dairy Instructo, was resent and gave a good address. present was not as large ns it should have been. • Goon 'I'IMIS 0o111INC,-Do not forget the Billet IItahnne tin the Tnwrwhil t Hall, Friday evening, Feb,211t1; Hader t auspices of the tied tiVomel' the c J is 1 'wahine.sto nun will nsisC F P en o dialogues veadinge, recitations, choruses, So, Proceeds in aid of the Patriotic work of the Institute. Ad- mission 25 and 15 cents. At the annual meeting of the Pres- byterian church the reports presented were very saliel'aotory. George Mc- Call and 1Vi11, McInnis were elected to the Board of Mtutagers and Cecil Rrtkmier and 171wyn Thompson were appointed nshet'e, De. Ferguson is Seceetary•Treastner of the Board. Rev. Mr. McCullochpastor, gave a short appropriate addiess. Hullett Wnr Ifilox DJ<CEASED.-Last Sat- twday WVio. Knox, an old and highly respected resident of the 13th Oon„ of Mullett township, died in St. Joseph's hospital, London, aged 80 years and 3 months. Funeral took place Wed- nesday afternoon to Berns' cemetery. He is survived by his wife, 5 sons and a danghter. Mr. Knox was the last of the family of brothers, Ho was among the early settlers of the town- ship. Molesworth Miss Etta McKee is visiting friends in Toronto. Miss Annie Thompson, Edmonton, Alta., is visiting her aunt, Mts. S. Sangster. A Re(] Cross Tea will be held at airs. Joe McDonald's, Thursday Feb- ruary Soli. Business session of the W. I. will continence at7.30 p. nt, and program at S., Everybody welcome. Collection, The Partnere' and Women's Insti- tutes held very eucccssfnl meetings in the village on Saturday and the Wo- men's Institute wish to thank the Fa: mors' Society for their liberal col- lectiou,.which amounted to $8 54. The Women's Institute sent pat cels oontaining 2 flannel shirts ands pairs socks to Ptos. Alex. Hustle„ M. Sharp - Joe Packer, Oolin Murray and Cpl. G. Hastie. Also soaks to Ptes. Hance McDonald, Geo. Seehaver, Fred, See - haver, Liu°, Torrence and Dune. Patrick. Morris Assessor Miller has commenced his annual tour of the township. . This week Reeve Shortreed is at- tending County Council at Goderich. James Bowman, M. P. went to Ot- tawa last week for the opening of Dominion Parliament. We were very sorry M bear of tete death of Richard. Bielby in the West. He was a fine young man. If you wish to follow the prevailing style you will have to run the gaunt- let with measles or lagrippe, Mrs. Ray Fear is the new organist at the Jackson church, which post she will no doubt till competently. Last Sunday's and Monday's storms rather tangled ttp the roads. Some sideroatis are closed up fat the balance of the Winter, by appearances, A wood bee and patty was on the program at Alex. Brewer's, 4th line, Met week when a gond time was en- joyed. Ramer has it that a house- keeper is in prospect. Lyon Findlater, Broderick, Sask„ and Dr. Miley Fhndlater, of Lead, South Dakota, left. for their respective hones Last Monday. 7.'heie father is improving quite nicely in health, S. S. No. 1, known as the White School, is busy in the preparation of an Entertainment for Red Cross pur- poses, Date will bo Friday Feb. lath. Iliss SLevous is the teacher of the school. An autograph quilt is also oil the pi ow am. A. cleating Auction Sale of Farm Smelt, implements, est., is announced by Allan Speir, 4th line, for Tuesday, February 0th, tot 12 n'clnrk, with F. S. Seat, as Auctioneer, 111r. Speir pur- poses taking a well earned rest after ninny years Spun t 1111 tho fart". List of Sale nett' he read 011 page 8. DIED IN WASHINGTON. D. 0, -The remains of Ilse late Mies Nettie Find - Wee who died on Wednesday, Jan, at the home of her aunt, Mrs, (fivers, in Washington. D. 0., was br ugh t to the home nl' her father, t1 m. irii d 11,1er, Lot 2, Oon. 2. Morris, and +h.• funeral WAS held to Wingham aennetP, y of 'Newby and was largely attended. pantie/trees were her three brothers brother-' t m law nephew rn.e w and v' con in.e n n D n !sed was is bright , ono young woman end ld had been ' 1 e n ill only a few day+. She is survived by 7 brothers and sisters, viz, Dr, Mary, Dakota ; Sirs. ,Toho Clegg, 5th Oon. Morris; Ales. Young, Del:tett ; who was visit- ing her sister, when she died ; Lyon and George, Saskatchewan ; also lilies Annie incl Will, ab hone, Rev, Mur, Petrie pastor of St. Andrew's Presby- tirien rhnrch, Wingham, conducted the services al; the house and grave. Fret no rhags of the brain was the mune of the demise, She had not . been ragged Int,` years', Deceased was a clever and ambitions young woman: For several years site wits gassistant Su peel t end en t of the Deaconess Home at Blsntark, North Dakota. MATRutoansats-The Iroquois (Ont)' News, of bust week gives the following report of Denggiet T. Dark's marriage to MisLr( s Oke of that town, local in- terest cent erin round the feet Lnt that the r ooh 18 a st .m n f Wu r, gDark of this locality :-A quiet and pretty wedding took place on lltureddy noon Jan. 18th, in thepresence of the rela- tives and intimate friends of the bride when Nellie Dell, eldest daughter of Alton aur] Mrs. Locke, became the wife of Thies G. Dark, druggist Midoptician, of Biggar,. Sask. iRev, Mr. Coates officiating. The throwing ronin in which the eetemony was performod was prettily decorated for the occas- ion. Tho beide was given away by her father and looked eherining and winsomeninPd in aba 4u 1FnI Georg- ette e1•.eUL Lutfa lta en lawe Will) White hitt to match and 1 touted an aq tos ire brq oth cream n a+un roses and lilt ofthe valley. Miss Dater played Lohc:u gtnn's wedding tumuli with inspiring effeot, The g,00ut's gilt to the bride WAS u handsome and rosily sear coat. After the ceremony a 1ellghlful bridal dinner was served. The happy could. left on the afternonn train on a shot t honeymoon trip to tblontreal. They will return to It'ngnois on Monday and leave the same evening for the West. The bride's travelling suit was of white Berge, trimmed with black vel- vet and fur. coat. The bride is one of Ienquis prettiest and wet popular girls, who leaves behind a large circle of friends who join 10 heartiest con- gratulations for their happiness and prosperity. Mt'. and Mrs. Dam it will receive their friends at the home of bee parents, on Monday, Jan, 2211(1, from 4 to 0 p. tn. before leaving for their home ar, Biggar, Sask. ENTERED INTO RESP.-11ro1 day of this weep, Eliza Jane Fell, beloved wife of George Haney, Bluevale, answered the roll call. Deceased was born in Huron Oo. near Londesboto, on Nnv, 301h, 1800. Her parents own- ed the brick yard North of Wingham for a number of years and the deceas- ed received het' education in, the Holnes school, Turuberry_ She was a sympathetic neighbor, a loving wife and mother. Besides her sorrowing husband she is survived by six child- r.'en, viz :-William H., Bitevale Fred. N., Calgary • Mrs. R. J. Biggins, Hannah, N. D. ; Mrs. J. Vaueatnp, Teenbetry ; Pte. Howard, of the 101st Hurons and Harvey B. at home. Jno. Fell, of Morris, is a brother. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon to Ebenezer cemetery. Jamestown Goon TIME. -The Sunday Scheel entertainment held recently in Vic- toria Hall was quite a success, pro- ceeds being $4.3.00. Program was varied, enjoyable and well reudered and was as follows :-Oho'us, "The Maple Leaf" ; prayer by Rev, Mr, Thomson ; address by chairman, F. H, Gilroy ; solo, Miss Hingston ; solo, Miss Aitchison ; recitation Miss May Johnston ; club swinging, Misses Ida and Ella Rands ; unveiling of Roll of Honor of 26 men by Ernest Kargus followed by hearty clapping of hands and singing of "God save our splendid men" ; address, Rev. Mr. Thomson ; recitation, Miss Mary Miller ; reading, Mr. Gilroy ; solo, Miss Ida Rends ; address, Jas. Bowman, M. P. ; solo, Miss Hingston ; solo, Miss Aitchison ; "God save the King." Grey Sam. Campbell is keeping well we are pleased to state. Thos. and Mr's. Thompson were visiting James and Mrs. Pearson. The latter is a sister of the former. Reeve Livingston and Deputy Jteeve McNabb are at the County town this week attending to their duties as County Councillors, Several schools had a holiday on Tuesday on account of the school houses being polling places for the Municipal electron. ars, (Rev.) R. Pearson, who was visiting relatives and friends in this locality, returned to London last week, Mrs. Robert Peatsou ac- companied her for a visit. A letter received from Pte. Wes. Attnatrong, who is doing his duty in the trenches "Somewhere in France", says he is enjoying good health at his. strenuous job. He is aeon of James and Mrs, Armstrong, 10th Oon. Mrs. Jabez Jernyn, 10th Con.. underwent a second operation in a Toronto hospital recently, the fleet proving unavailing. We hope she will soon show permaneut improve- ment after the lapse of so many tuotths of ill health, Late word from overseas says that Rev. Bobert Pearson, B. A., who went overseas from Calgary as a Captain of one of the Companies from that city and who was wounded, is able to be about again and has been sent back to France to take charge of Y. M. 0. A. work, He's an adept at that class of work and will be able to emnnth the way foe twiny a soldier bny we hope, OnncKERs.-The Gtey. Checker Club had an enjoyable meeting at the fine new residence of Wesley and Ml's. Stephenson on Monday evening. g A friendly practice match WAS ie led by 10 of the members, the sides icing captained by Alex. '.mill and Gen, Hutchinson which ' sn ilted inn vic- tory for the re,latter by the narrow mar- gin of one game. A number of the ladies evinced considera l t e interest in the game also and interesting times are looked forward to in the Club, Mr, and airs, Stephenson entertained the Club right royally and received a vote of thanks for their hospitality. The next meeting will beheld Friday, Feb. 2nd, at the home of sa. Ynill. SUCCESSFUL ANNIvineSARY,- Last Sunday anniversary semitone were preached in Union Oltneeh at 11 and 7.80 by Rev. Hugh J'. Fair, Atwood, The diecou'ses were iuosm appropriate to the occasion. Despite the iuclem- enay of the weather the congregations were good. Monday evening a fowl Slipper WAS served in s the usual fiesta class of style of the ladies L y a i c lits con- gregation. on- re anion. he musical and i 1 et literary g g Y program following was A 1, Talent consisted of Miss Webb, soprano solo- ist, London ; Miss Dora .13tadley, of the same city, violinist and contralto soloist; Miss Smith, elocutionist, Kitchener; and address by Rev. Mr. Fair. With such a galaxy it was nn wonder that the hours sped away with delight as the audience enjoyed the musical and literary treat. Union folk are to be congratulated on lInn curing talent of steels Worth, Chair was occupied by the pastor, Rev, Mr, J01'11500, n in it pleasing. manner. Pn0- teeds of the anniversary y totalled $1135.00, 0. HARRIS ELECTED UOUNCILLOR, - The municipal contest for the Coun- cillor's chair at lir: Township Board took place no'L'ueeday. Storms of the few days previous put' some of the roads in poor shape for travel and as a coosegnen00 a comparatively shall vote WAS polled. Oliver 11 1(115 won nut by a majority of 11 over R. L. McDonald and will take his seat at the next Council meeting. Vote stood as follows '0 .'3 g y c. a A to 1Ethel 5 17 7 G Bryon' ,. 7 8 15 2 Shine's 27 8 1 5 Du)ce.'s . 4 22 (1 5 Mo ei'iefe,, 34 24 0 21 Oranbrook 22 55 1 2 Tur1bul1's) "48 2 27 1 147 180 05 93 Fordw(ch Rev. A, B. and Mrs. Dobson are in Toronto. where the former is taking treatment. 0. E. Wade left for Sault Ste. Marie to tape a position, The blacksmith shop here is in charge of John Glean, Newbridge. McKillop McKillop Council will meet on Jan, 31st at Winthrop, at 10 a. tn. The Gorden farm in McKillop has been sold to Mr. Connelly, Logan. At a well attended meeting held in Oaldel's FLtll a Literary Society was organized for the Winiter mouthe with the following officers :-President, A. Oulhiu ; Vice -President, Robert Scar- lett ; Seeretaey, Mabel Bullard ; Treas- urer, Lorne Hare, Annual meeting of Duffs church, McKillop, was held Monday, 15th inst. Congregation had reason to rejoice in the splendid reports submitted. There were increases in membership, also in giviugs for Local purposes and Missions. After meeting allthe ob- ligations of the year a balance of $10'3,10 was left in the treasury. Fol- lowing are officials for ensuing year : Treasurer, James Kerr ; Auditors, F. Fowler and W. Scott; Managers, F. McKercher, S. Smith and A. Hender- son ; Trustees, R. liahkiik, R. Forrest and M. Murdie ; Collectors, A. 0, Henderson, F. Fowler, R. Hogg and R. Forrest. STRICKEN UNEXPECTEDLY. - The very sudden death from heart trouble of John Aitoheson occurred ut his residence on the Northern road, near Winthrop. The family had left for Seaforth and there was nothing to indicate his sudden collapse, he hav- ing assisted in hitching up the team before slanting. When the family re- turned they found him lying on the kitchen floc` with life extinct. He wits alone when he died anti had been Jutting in the time repairing some harness. Deceased was 73 years of age and was born on the Aitcbeson homestead, 2 miles from Seaforth. Those who survive are 2 sous in the West now here on a visit ; one son at hone ; one married daughter, Mrs. Donald Calder, residing next farm ; Miss Nellie, and her youngest brother, who have made their hone at an uncle's since their mother's death some years ago. Sit'. Aitcbeson was a Liberal in politics and a member of the First Presbyterian Oltutch, Sea - forth. Walton The corrected O. P. R. time table may bet end on page 5 of this issue. A nuntbee in this locality will be aeon driving motor cars next season. Many old friends of Mrs. Jas. Mur- ray are sorry to hear of her serious illness at the home of Mrs. David Moore, Brussels. She is receiving the best of care. Sunday morning, February 4th, Rev. Mr. Abery, Londesboro, will preach in Duff's church and will con- duct lie anniversary services at Mon- orieif 111 the afternoon and evening. Rev. Mi'. Lundy will take the work at I:mn(leshoro, Mrs, John McDonald was re-elected a Director of Brussels Horticultural Society at the amulet meati lg She has sent a fns list rCnames for the nembels i n roll from this totality who will share in the options for bulbs flowers, fruit, &c., to be offered to the near future to the lnetnhets. The new list of officers for the Young People's Society of Duff's church for 1017 is as loliows :-1-1041. President, Rev. R. A. Lundy ; Presi. dent, W. G. Neal ; lst Vice Pres., Miss :Tenn le Knoell el ; and Vice -President, Robt. McFadzean ; Cor. -Secretary, Miss Annie Ferguson ; Rec,-Sea., Miss dna (lunningharn ; Treasurer, sun, aleAt'thur ; Catechism instructors, Miss Ado Gardiner and T. McCall. The 1451101 Committees were also. struck to aid in the various depeLd•- ments, ANNUAL MEETING.-Dntf's church has had another gond year. As the old year closes we wonld, as a con- gregation, give praise and thanks to' Almi*hly God for o lit � eodn way in g which Be has guided ns and wouldild say unto His name be all the honor and glory, We can only trust that the yeat' has for every one been a sac- eess in the deeper things of life -the things that are hidden from our eyes. Financially the year has been once of success in all departmentsof the work. 'L'heta% was a total revenue of $2,735, Of this $060 was fm Missineery and 1 enevolent purposes and $500 on re- duction of mortgage, All of the ofd- cere of the past year were re-elected, William" McCall Was chosen Chairman Heading Bolto Wanted 'We are in the market to pur- chase any quantity of Bass- wood, Soft Elm, Soft Maple, Birch and Ash Heading Bolts At Bluevale, Redgrave, Blyth, Ethel, Henfry n and Atwood G. T. B. Stations For further particulars apply to P. Ament, BRUSSELS. of the Board of Managers. The new Manager's elected for a term or 3 years are :-John McDonald, Robert McFadzean and Walter Davidson. LOST TRACE ON HIM. -Anxiety is felt as to the whereabouts of Sapper Lewis 0. McDonald, No. 502064, form- e1ly of Walton, who enlisted with a British Oolurnbia Battalion of sappers and miners for 'overseas service. He has not been heard from for the past 5 months. Mr. McDonald had spent several years at the School of Practical Science, Toronto, taking up civil en- gineering and was a clever student. He is a younger brother of Jno. Mc- Donald, Walton, and Gordon McDon- ald, Brussels. If anybody reading this notice has any information con- cerning Sapper McDonald and his overseas experiences, the relatives would be glad if they would com- municate with them. Cranbrook Earl Rathwell is home from the West where he has spent the past year. Wet. MICHEL'S HOUSE DESTROYED BY FIRE, -Last Monday night while Wm. and Mrs. Michel, 12th Oon., were at Union Church Anniversary Tea meeting, their house, located a half mile or so distant, was consumed by fire. When discovered it was too late to avert the destruction and every- thing was consumed. How the fire originated will never be known but it was a black night to be so uncere- moniously deprived of the comforts of home. Insurance was 81800 in Elma Mutual Co., but this will in no wise cover the loss. Sympathy is felt for Mr. and Ml's, Michel. Brussels School Board The Statutory meeting of Brussels School Board was held Wednesday evening of last week, with P. Stewart as the new member in place of S. Wilton, who was elected to the Coun- cil Board. On motion of R. Leatherdale and J. Cunningham, D. 0. Ross was chosen as Ohahman for the year. Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed. Secretary -Treasurer Black present- ed the annual Financial Statement which was adopted on motion of Messrs. Leatherdale and Stewart. Moved by J. Cunningham, second- ed by R. Leatherdale, that A. O. Dames be re -appointed by this Board to the Library Board. Carried, Property Committee -Messrs. Cun- ningham, Stewart and. Black. Visiting Oommittee-Messrs. Ross, Leatherdale and Fox. Board then adjourned to meet cm the second Friday evening of each month. BRUSSELS HORTICULTURAL SOGIETY Noarly 100 Members on 11011 heorganization meeting of Brus- sels sels Fon ticnttutml Society was held in the Public Library audience room, as per announcement, with Dr. Grieve, Seaforth, District Representative in the chair, and a goodly company in attendance. Following wore the officers elected : -President, W, H. Kerr ; Vice-Presi„ dent, F. S. Scott ; Directors, Jas. Fox, J. T. Wood, D. 0. Ross, B. S. Scott, T. G. HempphillWroxeter), Mrs, R. Black(Bluevale), airs. B u va e( S. S. Cole (Ethel), and Mrs, Jno. McDonald a(Walton) ' Auditors H. L. Jackson nd G. H. Samis. B. S. Scott was chosen Secretary -Treasurer. Metubership totals 05 at present with expectation of goodly additions be- fote the Spring season arrives. $1,00 constitutes the membership fee with 4 options offered every member in the way of seeds, bulbs, nursery stook, &coh ler , A r miler will be issuedIto s rtl y giving information. g g theinf o tion. After the business was transacted Wtn, Hartry, Seaforth;, Vice -Presi- dent of the Provincial Horticultural Society, gave a comprehensive and practical address on Roses, Gladioli and Begonias. He answered nntner- nus questions and solved problems for flower lovers by both theory and his own experience, Both Messrs. Haetey and Grieve ap. of the holdin of a Flower' Show and the intention of Brussels Society to carry on an energetic pro. gram of beautifying Brnassls, On motion of B. S Heutl seconded r s ! rl Mrs. P. Scott a hearty vote of by19 Y It rSeaforth the ks was tendered he e the visitor for their kindness andhelp. A i n Mr, Binary 1n reply expressed th. pleasure of coming back to his own old town and invited the members of. the Society to visit Seaforth flower gardens next Snntiner, Dr. Grieve and 311'. Battey promised to come back to Brussels to some other meetings of the Hnt'licultural Society and complimented the enthus- iasm shown in its organization. Pte. Harry Mooney Writes DEAR MR, KERR.-My Last letter to Tate POST bore fruit as I gut some very newsy letters from Brussels so 1 am going to write again in hope that this one will be just as euce..essl'ul. I have just got back from it shooting course at Mytchett ranee, near Alrler- shott. Near where we were the Royal Flying Corps were stationed. It was a very common sight to see 8 airships flying around, like huge birds at: one time and every day airships passed over our heads on the way In ,Prance. Just one more sign that England is at last "Awake." Never before has England shown so definitely that she is in this war to the finish, as she has at the present rime. England's motto now is "Fight or Work" and before May four million men are to be called up to be placed by the government in the line of SP1., vice to which they are best fitted. Germany's Peace bluff is a sign that the fear of overwhelming defeat is be- ginning to bite into her heart and we can't stop now, till we matte that de- feat, a grim reality. Until then, Peace, an honorable Peace, is impos- sible. I was very notch surprised and pleased to find the Btuee County bat- talion near us here, as I know quite a few of the boys. So far I haven't come across any of the Hurons bet may meet some of them in France. I saw some of our boys coming off the trains at Charing Cross, London, and by the look of their thud caked uniforms the Somme is hardly a place for pink teas. Well, Mr. Kerr by the time you get this I will be in France doing my bit but my address still will be A. Go., 203rd, 254891, Army P. 0., London. and would like to hear from some of my old friends. Wishing you and all my old neigh- bors the very brightest New Year, I am happy to be one of your old S. S, boys. PTE. H. MooNEY, 234391 A. Oo., 203rd At my P, 0., Jan. 5th, 1917, 'London, England, People We Talk About Earl Cunningham is pulling along nicely now after his operation, Miss Annie Schmidt, of Tavistock, was visiting old friends in town. Letter received from Burford says Lorne Stevenson is improving. Mrs. S. Carter was visiting relatives and friends at Clintou during the past week. Mrs (Dr.) Cavanagh is now able to sit up every day and is progressing most favorably, D. G. Hogg, an old resident, has beou q uite ill for several weeks but we wish him speedy recovery. Mrs. Jas. McDowell is on the sick list and her sister, Mrs. Montgomery. Sea - forth, is taking care of her, H. Montgomery, Detroit, and brother, Jno., Seaforth, were in town visiting their aunt, Mrs. las. McDowell. Mrs, F. S. Scott has not been having good health for the past few months but we hope she will soon l better, Harold Gerry arrived home from Guelph hospital Thursday night of last week, He is getting along well. Harold Levasseur has gone to the Wingham foundry to learn the mou`ding trade. We wish him the best of suc- cess, Will. Keys is here from the West of a holiday visit, It is years since tie flrst went to that land of wonderful possi- bilities. Mrs. H. Mason, Toronto, was rt visitor at the home of Gordon McDowell for a few days. She isa niece of Mrs. Jas. McDowell. We are sorry to state that Miss Mar- garet Walker has been very til from pneumonia this week but we hope for early recovery, Station Agent Kyle was called l0 Cbesley, on act t ( account of the serious cou- 1 t tion of Mass Kyle, all } aunt. Mrs, Kyle and children also went. Nurse Taylor, who was caring for Ml's. (Dr.) Cavanagh, returned to her home at Wingham ou Wednesday, the patient not requiring her care any longer. Garfield and Mrs. McDonald, their son, Wm. Gordon, and Mrs. Wm. Gord- on returned to their home at Niagara Falls, Out., on Wednesdny of this week. Pte, Wilfrid Lott was home from Tor- onto for a few clays. He had been hav- ing bis tonsils removed and was resting of. Wilfrid may joie the aviation corps. Last week Nurse Rutledge, of Chu - ton, who had been ministoriug lu the home of 'rhos, Walker, Elizabeth street, left for ber home, her duties being com- pleted, Major E N. Lewis, M. 1'.. has re- turned to his home in Goderich after organizing and escorting r safes v to Prance e a battery L d ns. lit of aua in e Major was alsoat the war Lieut for a few weeks, Rev. Charles Edward Stafford, it superannuated Methodist minister, fortu- erly of Brussels, was killed in n C. 1'. 12. Wreak near Elora last June, and Ole company twill pay $2,000 and costs to the widow. Pssiut.ay District meeting of the Goderich District will be held h tli Methodist church, Bivth, on 'Tliursday, Feb. 23rd. Rev, J. 0. Ford, of (lode- ttich, will preside,