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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1917-2-15, Page 1VOL. 45 NO, 33 1.50 Pep Annum in Advance New Advertisements Perm to rent—D lost —Hen ry M nllono n. on, Seed nota—Alex. M Eoreher, Seed grain—Andrew Lemont. Seed barley—W, 1t. Broadfoot, Boy wanted—Melville (Church Cattle for sale—Mark L. Cardiff, Sala of Wall Paver—P.R. Smith. Agent wanted—Box 282, Llatowel.. Blood Root Cough Cure—Jae Fox. Auditors' Abstract -Brussels Corporation, Choir Oonoort—Knox Church, Oranbroolc. •;CStr:i,Ct Cin% ' McKillop Gen, Little trot with a serious ac- cident last week end. Whilst work- ing in the hush the tree they were matting down fell in such a way that' one of the large limbs swung around and struck 111r. Little on the right arm and shoulder breaking a small bolea,in he back and brulsing the shoulcler and arm severely. Mr. Little, we are glad to know, is able to be put of bed and we sincerely hope for full recovery in due time. Gorrie JNO. AND MRS. HARDING DECEASED, —The death of Margaret Jane Irwin, beloved Wife of John Harding, which sad event occurred at her home in Gorrie at an early hone Thursday morning, Feb. 1st, and also the death of her husband, which took place 12 hours later, came as a distinct and painful shock to the whole com- munity. Neither Mr. nor Mrs. Hard- ing had been so well for some time as their many friends could desire, but nothing of a serious nature, was ap- prehended until about a week prior when symptoms of pneumonia ap- peared and in spite of all that could be done for both they passed peace- fully away as above slated. By their death Gorrie has loot a most respected couple who were residents for the past 30 years. Mrs, Harding, who was in her 60th year, was a daughter of the litre W. Irwin, and had spent practical- ly all her life in Hotvick, having come from Darlington, Oo. Durham, with her parents when quite a young child. She was married about 40 years ago to John Harding, also of Howick Besides a large circle of friends and acquaintances Mrs. Harding leaves to mourn two sisters, Mre. J, Hainstock, Cypress River, Man. t and Mrs. R. Cunningham, Wingham, Ont. ; and ++4.4'++4•+4•+++++++4++++++4.4+ + ee ) + .p Bros r 4 7 Fre . + -t Studio - Brussels 'i1' OPEN '1° • I• r y frlda and Saturday+ -F + + Picture framing Neatly Done ereeteeit lee++++++++++++++++++4' Each Week BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1917 two brothers, W. A. Irwin, P, M„ Gorrie ; and Chas; Irwin, of Hnwi(rk Mr. Madding was dal hie 79th year, He wesnom of very ,quiet nature and was > uch•respected by his friends end neighbors, Ice leaves to 10001n his lose one sister, Miss Margaret Hard- ing, and one brother, Henry Heeding, bath of Gorrie, the only surviving members of the Raiding family, Both Me, and Mrs. Harding were con- sistent members of the Anglican chul'cli. The double funeral, which was a very unusual and solemn occur- rence, took place on Saturday Feb,, 3rd An impressive service was held 1 > conducted in St Stephen's 01n ch ron7ul,t d b thea pastor, Rev,W H. Roberts and was attended by a large number of the residents or the district, after which the two .hearses wended their way to Gorrie eennetei'y where the remains wet e laid in their last resting place. Cranbrook Deputy Reeve McNabb attended the Hotvick Mutual File Insurance Cos. annual meeting at Gorrie last Tues- day. At the annual meeting of the Brus- eels, Grey & Morris Telephone Com- pany held at Brussels Tuesday last, Wm. Cameron was re-elected a Dir- ector of the Company. Don't forget the Fine Concert to be given in Knox Church here next Mon- day evening. Program will be ren- dered by Melville Ohnrch Choir, of Brussels, and no one should miss it. CARD of THANKS.—We wish to ex- press our sincere thanks to our neigh- bors andfriends for their thoughtful and much appreciated kindness to our daughter and sister during her illness and subsequent death. It will never be forgotten by us. WM. AND MRS. RATHWELL AND FAMILY, Wroxeter Senn Oath for sale. No. 72 0. A. 0. Price $1,00 per bushel. .Amax.R. R,1N MEOW roaster. Mos. Stillwell left for Winghaul on Monday. -' Misses Etoil Reis and Etta Smith spent several days recently at Milver- ton. Mrs. Mitchell, of Morris, spent the week end with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Stan. Miller. Rev. Mr. Munro, of St. Davids, has occupied the pulpit in the Presbyteri- an church for two Sudays. Our coal men have been supplying a number of people from outside pentyls and "there's corn in Egypt" yet. A number of Wroxeterites were at Gorrie on Tuesday attending the Howick Mutual Annual meeting. g Reeve .Reis and W. S Md Kerrier were elected on the Co. War Auxiliary of Huron Co. to represent Wroxeter. To anyone wishing to assist in the Red Cross work an ample supply of cut out garments, (ablate and pyjamas) and yarn will be found at the Post Office. The Young Ladies' Recruiting Lea- gue of Wroxeter, are giving a Valen- tine Social 011 Friday evening, Febru- ary 10th, in the Town Hall in aid of our boys of the 101st Battalion. Cards and all kind or games, candy and the ice cream booth. Lunch will he served and a collection taken, Everybody is invited. Abstract of Accounts —OF THE— VILLAGE OF BRUSSELS FOR THE YEAR 1916 RECEIPTS Cash on land $ 8811 04 Count acamint levied ... 1015 15 Consolidated' loan levied 000 35 School ecuonnt levied 00137 15 Gov. grant $0',.00' Twp. Grey 519,7070 70 School loon levied 875 050 Twp, of Grey Local I op000ement s000unt levied.. 110080 Cornet loans, 13, 6t. & Grey 7W 00 Sinking Cond. 5140 20 FkahleIgh Street drain 857 13 Brussels, Morrie & Grey 'Phone Co 11151 Ito Brussels rates 1802 20 J. T. Wood 815 00 Resident Mixes . 0008 112 0leenses - 87 00 Fines Rents lllie,ellaneous 412 56 181 41 908702 02 EXPENDITURE. County Treasurer $ 1002 13. Coneolidnted loan 900 85 School account 8180 00 Sohool loan 877 78 Loom Improvement ' 00140 Flnhleigh Street drain 9o7 1 Garside & James 8:8 75 Sotfeh'Curnberry Street imvement, 144 29 Brussels, Morrie & Grey Phone Sys19020.40 Salary allowances 771 8. Printing- and postage 09 5 Interest 507 r Law costs 51 11 Roads and bridges 781 6. Charity 8 1:• Fire protection 40 05• Street lighting 050 80 Town Nall and Santee1 �: Piddle Library .. 'Bo CO North Turnberry Street pavement 2009 "8 South Turnberry Street road 440 65 Miscellaneous 817 09 Cosh 00 hand 11708 11. $8073'1 0. BALANCE SHEET County neeoant....................................$ 06 02 Consolidated lone 898 00 SP haul 000ui,t .. 28 08 School loan aur .. 007 09 Sinking Fund 16840 09 73rusaele, Morris & Grey 'Phone Sye'm 6410 85 --- MANS 5656 Flsitloigh Street drain S0ou111 Turnberry street pavement North South .." rood Tocol nocolmt Calc on hand...,,. 1 488 82 0405 60 2448 5 w 8 8015 70 11798 11 9228-06 66 ASSETS Cash on hand ' $11408 HI Uneolleoted taxes 800 40 5 per cont oddltlonal , 10 00 Halt rent , Twp. Morris 0011001 account 42 27 Brussels, Morris 5 Grey 'Phone deb.,29150 54 7,00nl-industry..... 2510.42 Turnberry Street South pavement 0405.50.. Mortgagee, real estate 7041 08 Municipal debentures 4220 05 Pentair,' . 1000 00 TOW Hail 2000 00 Fire Oepnrtmont 4000 00 Publlo School 0000 00 TaW n Bell - 850 00 Weigh Scales and Baud Instruments 400 00 Norte Tirrhberry Street pavement 2802 28 South Turnberry Street road 440 et 980104 40 LIA BI)d'rrts Coneolidnted loan - - - $22900 00 555110 School 7600 x0' Local Improvement 6507 99 (9orside & .Tamen , ..... 801 75 Brru sels, Morris & Grey Phcniodel'.,,.,9870§0 Balance 11000 4 $80104 40 We, the Audibore of the'Villai4O or Rrtteeele Corporation fir the year 1010, having examined all the vouchers raid ,r000rluta of the, Treasurer, hove to report the same onrroot nn per torn. ggoing statement, and anti in the Standard Barth and Bank of Nova Scotia, nosh on hand $n,• 70811,. G. N, MCLAREN, iAuditora, Brussels, Feb, 2nd, 1017 J. PlinGUSON, Herbert Patterson wits a visitor in Toronto last week, r I olluwiug shipment was made by the Red Cross Society here this week -80 snits pyjantie, 11 flannel day ablate, Be towels, d'hot water bot- tle covers acid 132 pairs of socks, 0 Jamestown Miss Annie tittle, 4th line, Morris, is bulidaying at the home of her 00U8.- ins, ons=ins, the Misses McLennan, 2nd line, Some of our young people spent an enjoyable eventing, Friday, Oth inst., at the hours of Telford and Mre. Kefiu 811, line, Grey. There lea great depth of snow on the toads to s1 oke places hue travel still sticks to the middle of the King's high way with few exceptions. Regular meeting of Jamestown In- stitute will be held in the Hall Wed- nesday afternoon, February 21st. Paper to be taken by Miss Marjory Strachibu, ` Stibjecb "Our Flag." Regular Red Cross sewing will also be engaged in. Jamestown Red Cross Circle par. pose holdhlg a Red Cross Tea at the hotne of -Mies Jennie Simpson, Jaynes- town, Thursday evening, February 22ocle Soule Red Cross eewing will be done, 'Everybody cordially invited. Usual fee of 10c asked. Blueyale G. FRYATT 0OUNTFORD, L. Mos„ 0.0.21. Organist or Knox Church, Kincardine • Local representative of London, Eng.) College of Must, : vi-ite Bluevale on Fridays. Lessons on Piano, Violin and Voice culture. Address Box 41, Kincardine The pulpit of the Methodist churoh will be oceupied next Sunday by Mr. Andrews, of the West. Following Sunday Rev. Mr. Wren, Brussels, is expected. At the regular meeting of the Quart- erly Official Board of the Methodist church', last Friday, presided over by Rev. Mo. 13ibbert, Winghan, Chair - -men of the District, it was decided to increase elle salary of the pastor, Rev. D. D. Thomson, 8100, making it 8900, the sante to come into force this year. Good for Bluevale. A hearty invita- tion to continue the pastorate for the 4111 year was accepted, subject to the - confirmation of the Stationing Com- mittee. Rev. Mr, Thomsou's health is improving nicely. Belgrave Miss Carrie Stonehouse is visiting with her aunt, Mrs, Jamieson, in East \Vawanosh. We are sorry to hear that David Sprnat has not been quite so well for the last few days. Mrs. (Utev.) Boyle and 2 children left Tuesday for Palrnerston, Mr. Boyle driving them across across to Brussels. e our i ser- vicedisa�rsu em nt of r ma 1 e vice by cutting off trains is not re- ceived very generously by the public. At the annual meeting of the 0o, War Auxiliary Reeve ,Shortreed and Richard Procter were appointed Members of the Executive to repre- sent Morris township. Next Tuesday afternoon the Wom- en's Institute will meet in the Metho- dist Church. The young ladies will supply an interesting program and a large altendence is hoped for. Richard. Procter was re-elected a member of the 13) tassels, Grey & Mor- ris Telephone Go, Board at the Annual meeting held in Brussels on Tuesday. Be's an interested. worker. Quarterly Official Board of Belgrave Methodist Oirenit met in the 011110011, Belgrave, Thtiisday, Feb. 8th. Pastor Was unanimously invited back for 8rd yetui but deferred this decision. Walton Missionary Day will be observed in the Met hndise Church next Sabbath Feb. 18th, at 7 p. m. Pastor will pr each nn "The 0h 21101 call to arms." \Val ton Women's Institute will hold their next meeting Wednesday at8 p. In., in the A. 0. U. W. Hall. A chaplet! from Nellie McCinng's in- teresting book, "101 times like 102080" will be react by lira. J. J. McGavin. At the regular sleeting of the Of. ficial Quarterly Bernd of the Walton liircuit, Feb, 12th, reports of several departrnet,ts were given and were found, to he in prosperous condition. The nflit•ials showed their appreciation of the services of the minister by un- animously inviting him to retll0n for the 1121101 year. We regret t0 report bIio somewhat sudden death of Al V. Jackson, father rif Mrs. L. Williamson. The late Mr. Jackson recently returned from the \Vest, having had a goodly measure 0f prospol ily and was returning to \Vesteen Otttatic to enjoy his later years in retired life. Me, Jackson was a regular attendant at church, a well respected citizen, and his many friends are exceedingly sorry that he should 1)0 caned jnst when he was about 20 enjoy a well earned reet from ratan tclivities. The sympathy of a wide ch•rle of friends 1s tendered to the loved ()nee whoAro left to mourn his loss, ABSENT BUT NOT FOR00TTEN.—A few weeks ago the Ladies' Guild of St. George's church, scut a Christmas token of arae fellowship " and good cheer by eaipl'ess to ,their former rec- tor, Rey. Mi. Cameron and his good wile at 13urfnrd, their present charge. The gift consisted .of boxes of c11o0e fruit, pickles, maple syrup and a valu- able miscellaneous eolleetien and -track- ed away in the centre Was a 50110 of money, Following note was 'also ens closed :— TO REv, AND MRs, CAMERON, DEAR FRII9NDS,—W e, LI>e members of the Ladies' Guild of St. George's chnech, Walton, ask you to plena() 3c copt this little gift,"hot only for its in- trinsic value but aso for the remem- inane of Mr. Oanleron's good work while you labored here with us, Ttlisting Mt'. Cameron is much better, Signed on behalf of the Ladies' Guild, MRS, W. SUITE. 'Vice -Pres. Nine, W. lt. ST1aWAIOT, Pres. W. H. KERR, Proprietor Fanning Mill Screens 1 am prepared to rent 1)13 Screens oe suliply new ones for Fanning Mills. Prices for Small Screens= When owner briego fraltle..,. 50u When .frame ie spplHied.......760 Long Screens— VV hen creens-1Nhsu frame is brnk>ght 75c , When frame is supplied .81 00 Now is a gond time to have theta at- tended to. Satisfaction guarltltteed, S. S. Cole Ethel The recipients were most grateful for the forethought and kindness mani- feseed and wish to hea'tlly thank one and all for their witch appreciated kindness al'ter's lapse of 4 years sep- aeeLiou, Rev. 1\9r. Oameron, who has been on the sick list does not gain very rapidly. He has been iii bed over two months and shows the effect of his illness. We hope the reverend gentle - Mall will soon be restored to his usual good health. Grey THE Pour is pleased to report favor- able progress by Duncan Brewer who was operated on for appendicitis. Rumor says Grey Lowuship will supply the bride for a wedding before May flowers bloom. Guess who ? Keep, the Auction Sale of W. H. Baker In mind next Tuesday Olen, noon. Read the list on page 8. Stile uuteserved. Miss Bella, daughter of Joseph and Mrs. Whitfield, who was operated cm 8 weeks ago for goitre, is improving nicely and her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. The sad news tuns received this week of the death of Mos. Child, sister to Mrs, Tiros, Alcock, Grey, who went to the Mayo hospital, Rochester, Min- nesota, for an operation. She. was 49 years of age and her home was at Ranter, Sask. Fred. Oster, 9t11 con„ has sold his 150 recre farm, Wm. Bray, Brussels, taking 100 acres and Peter Laluout 50 acres. Mr. Oster will take a holiday for a while, probably removing to Brussels. He will hold an auction sale about the middle of Match. Mos. B. W. Dark 0 -alt, is here on a visit to the pahome, parental her mother, Mrs. Jno. Hollinger, 10th Oon., not having very robust health but we hope for propose. We don't know what sort of a fist Ben. makes of the housekeeping while Mrs. Dark is absent. SCHOOL REPORT.—Following is the So11oo1 Report for S. S No. 6, Grey, for January. Ent.—Cieog. (Europe), Read., Aritb„ Geog. (Asia). Total 350. Pass 210.—Wilfrid Hoy 275, Jr. IV.—Exam. in same as Ent.—Total 350. Pass 210,—Leonard Sinclair 327, Cecil Hall 314, Thomas Jacklin 274. Sr. III.— Geog., Arith„ Read., Geo — Joseph Martin 205, *Lyle Ames 21.4. Jo. III,—Geog„ Read,-, Arith, Tolktl 250, Pass 150,—May Jacklin 206, *Syl- vester Raynard 80. St'. 1L—Geog, Read., Arith.—John Raynard 205, Lyle Hudson 152, *Evelyn Hoy 147, *Gordon Lowe 57. Jr. I.I.—Total 250. Pass 150.—Wilfrid Koffer 173, *Win- ona Frain 118, *Clara Jacklin. Sr. Prim, — Richard Elliott 227, Ross Lowe 02. Jr. Prim.—Jitn Turnbull 185, Carl Ames 155, Cecil Raynard 184, Murray Gibson 112, Charlie Hudson 52. Pupil securing highest marks for perfect daily work was Richard El- liott. Number on roll 22. Average attendance 18. L B. FRAIN, Teacher. Morris The Auction Sale of T. 0, ATo.Oall, 8111 line, will be held Tuesday, March 131 b. Peter McArthur, 9211 line, hoe pur- chased a Chevrolet touring car from the local enls. The poelpgeoled Auotion Sale at Allen Speir's farm, 4111 line, is on the pen - grain Thursday afternoon of this week. A number of the public schools have been having a few holidays oocasion- ally owing to the number of children laid rip with colds, grippe, &r.. airs. James Evans, who Is visiting her daughter, Mrs, Wm. King, Alma, has had a siege of ll2geippe but we slope she will soon be all right. Many old friends of the late John Jackson were very sorry to learn of his decease last Sunday in Brussels, where iie and Mrs. Jackson wet'0 visit- ing Mrs, George Jackson, formerly of the 8111 line. MRS. GEORGE l'EACOCN ENTERED INTO REST,—Following a stroke of paralysis. last Saturday Eleanor Owens, relict of the late George Pea- cock, who pre -deceased lieu by attune a t0onth, died last Sunday afternoon, in her 75th year. She never regained consciousness after the s0 -oke, This was the third attack, the second oe- curring over a year, ago. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon to Bhu+- vale cemetery, serviee being conduct- ed by Rev. Dir. 13ibbere, Winghan, owing to illness of Rev. Mr, Thomson, deceased's pastor, Pltllhearees were A. Shaw, l3, and D. Johnston, Won, Robinson, D, Ramsay and 5, Smillie. Mrs, Peacock was born in Goderdoh township and aftm'tvaid made her home at Bolgeave until her marriage to 1801. when she and her husband took up hone -making on the let TdnO. Deceased was a tine neighbor, n, will- ing worker in the Nlc6h0dist Church aril Sabbath School for long years and by Word and deed lent a helping hand to every good cense. Surviving children are 1 —Jus J3oisevaiu, Alen. ; Jas., Morris ; Mrs. J,x P ttansun, Wingham ; Mrs, George Thornton, Boundary and Mee. Jno. bell, Morris. A son died in 1879. 'Mrs, Pe,troek enjoyed the es- teem of all who knew her and she died as she lived in teuetful 0onadrence in her Saviour, 010101g to the resignation of Mies Imlay us teacher of S. S, No, 5, known as the Olegg school, the trustees have engaged the services of Bliss Elizabeth D Ferguson, of the homelccallty as her 51100(15801. u t the in e ale ; salary. Mies Ferguson has tap Hatch gnahfica trona Nlles Imlay who has done ex- cellent won k for 3 or 4 years, goes to Win is,ham to take the room now Wight by Miss Ansley, who has re- signed. Thomas Cl. McCall, 81,1) line, has leased his 100 acre farms for a term of years,to Gilbert Beirnes who wi111 get possession next month, Mr. McOall has lived on this property for the past 12 years but for the past year or more his health has not been good and the physician prescribes a rest or change of a vocation 11.8 a help back to old time vigor. The family will likely lot:at0 it) Brussels. An Auction Sale will be announced in the near future of Farm Stock, implements, &e. We hope Mr, Beirnes will not attempt to keep bachelor's hall and it is hinted he has no intention of so doing. Moncrieff HARD TISIES Sos Too r,•—You are axed to a eoshubel, us Red Cross folks at going to hay et Mcmcriefl', Friday evening, Feb. 10, 1917 COMB EAILLY Good hulesum vittles will be et along about 9.50 o'clock. Good aiugin' and readdn' lhrowed in. RULES AND REGULATIONS I.—Every women MUST ware a canker dress and apron or something ekerally approperate. II.—Evet'y gent MUST ware their old close and flannel shirt. No gent will be allowed to ruin with biled shirt and dude oolitic unless he pays a fine of 5 cents. Fines for Ladies— No apron—lc Hat with flowers or feathers—lc Fancy hare pins—lc each Bracelets -2c Wool dress old -2c, New 15c Trimmed Apron -2c Gold framed glasses -8c Rings 2c a piece GI 110e8-20 Paten t tether eines-2c. Fines for Gents—Watch—le Chewinu in meetin'-20 g m Ties—lc Stand up collur-2c Patera Tether shuns -2c Died mustach-4c Gold collar button—lc Blacked boots -10 Sigars in pocket each—lc Pipe exempt (no gmokiu' aloud) Tobacco inncket-2c Pay to get in 12 o or 2 for a 25c. tnPRESENTED 'WITEH A SECRETARY.— At the hone of the bride's parents, Tuesday evening a jolly group of more than a score assembled to do honor to Mrs. Alex. Mann, nee Mies Lily Harrison. Following address was read by Stewart McQuartie and the gift was made by Jno. Hood and Jas. Meehan :— MRS. ALEX. (MANN, DEAR FRIEND.—We, the members of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor, have met on this happy occasion to wish you a long, happy and prosperous life journey and to express our appreciation of the splendid service you have rendered to our Society. Your ready willingness has ever been an inspiration to the root of us and your cheerful co-opera- tion in the work of the Society, whether as President, Convener or member, has contributed largely to its success. We ask you to accept this Secretary, not for its intrinsic value but as showing in some small meas- ure, the esteem in which you ere held by us. 'We pray God that His richest blessing may rest upon you as we look forward to many lumpy years of use- ful service together. Signed on be- half of the Endeavor Society. MAE LIVINGSTON, Pres. STEWART I'IOQUARRIE, Rec.-Sec. A suitable reply was made by the groom. Between games, music, social chat and 11112th a fine time was enjoy- ed and the company separated with best wishes for Mr. and Mrs. Mann. Ethel Misses Elsie and Stella Dunbar went to 'Toronto last Monday morning. B. F. Carr lute changed his place of business and will now be found in the Dilworth block. Mre. David Milne has been on a visit with her daughter, Mrs, W. Boyd, at Atwood. Mies Edna Franklin has been poorly with tomtit tie but is improving nicely now We are pleased Lo state. W. and Mre, lictnstvnrlh went to Mitchell '.Pneedy. After a few days will start for home et Outlook, Sask, Thos, and Mee, Doughet•t , of llen- fryn, are back' from -a 'holiday with friends at Grimsby, Hamilton, Milton and other points, The Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church held a 'mita evening at the Motile of D. Dunbar last Friday might end report a good time. Fred. Oster has sold his farm on the 9th Con., Grey, to Win, Bray, The latter has evidently got tired of city life and longing to get back and enjoy the country air. As Miss Vera McCall has been suf- fering for some time with a sore eye and apparently not improving as rapidly under Meal treatment as de- sired accompanied by her father, Geo, McCall, they have gone to Toronto to 4 oe(hoir + nn cert' a1. J + + Knox Church + + - L .,..Cra hillr�i .F 4. +Monday boning Next 44. + + + 4' Choice Program of Vocal + 4. 4. and Instrumental Music will .1. + be rendered by the fine + +1, Oboir of Melville Church, 1' Brussels, Mr. Mulheron, Or- + + ganist and Leader, e• + If you enjoy good Mucic + + don't miss this Concert next + 4. Monday evening. + + + Admission 25c; Children 15c + + consult a specialist. We sincerely hope that the trip may be profitable. A. very pleasant evening was sprat at the home of T, Keifer last Friday night when friends and relatives as- sembled on account of Mrs. Keffer's brother, Pte. Jacklin, being home from camp on furlough. The night was spent in music, games and danc- ing until the sma' hours of the morn- ing. A former well known resident in the person of ex -Reeve Wm. Milne, of North Bay, was renewing old friend- ships. He is a brother to D. Milne. Ethel. The brothers drove to Orange Hill to visit their sister, Mrs, Hugh Howard, who has been quite 111. The visitor is still busy in the lumbering business and has a large trade. Milts are operated at Trout Creek, Selwood and Spanish River. 27 million feet were outlast year. It is 20 or more years since Mr. Milne moved North. His son, Will. is wearing the King's colors in France. DIED IN TORONTO HOSPITAL. — Robert S. Armstrong. who died in Toronto General Hospital on Monday, 5, 1917, ihis 68th year, born on Lot 7, East Mitchell Road, Blanchard, and was a sou of the late Thos. and Agnes Armstrong, Until 17 years of age he attended school at S. S. No. 9, Blanshard. He then nerved an repprenticeship with Dun- can Miller, of St. Marys, where he be- came a first-class carriage -maker, then worked for a number of years with the J. T. Hext Carriage Company in Bransford, In recent years he has been doing successful work, engineer- ing Railway bridges in New Ontario. His death makes the first break in a family of 11. Besides his wife, who resides in Brantford, he leaves one daughter, Mrs. Wm. Neely, Chicago ; and one son, Chester Robert, also of Chicago ; and 6 brothers, Irwin, Brantford ; Moore, Orangeville ; Swit- zer, Yakima, Wash., U. S. A. ; Max- tveil, Hanover ; Harry, Blanshard and 6 sisters, Mrs. C. Reputed, Ethel, Ont. ; Mrs. A. Roes, Blanshard ; Mrs, H. H. Miller, Hanover ; Mrs. E. W. Ball, Portland, Oregon ; and Mrs. J. H. Epplett, Blanshard. Mr. Arm- strong was an industrious, straight forward man who enjoyed the esteem of a wide circle of relatives and friends who will sympathise with the be- reaved. Perth County COMMITTED S12IOIDE,—During Fri- day a phone message was received in Mitchell telling of the death by hang- ing of a young mien, William Quinsey, son of John Quinsey, 3rd Con. of Logan. It eves later learned that the y0m1g man had been ill with a bad cold, which later developed into grippe, He contracted the cold while sitting up looking after some sick stock. A doctor from Mitchell was attending him and he appeared to be getting elong pretty well but it seem- ed to affect his (read and he Buffeted considerable pain at times. _ On Thurs. day night when the family retired about midnight, Mt•. Quinsey appeared to be a good deal better, His father lay down beside him and being tired, was soon asleep, but wakened about an hour after and put his hand over to feel if his eon were there but tound that he had left the bed. Other mem- bers of the family were quickly arous- ed and the house was searched, but he could not be found. From the house they went to the barn and one sock was found on the path which was a clue that 11e had gone that way. After searching the stable they went into the barn and after hunting a- round for some limo were horrified to see the yo eg man's dead body dang- ling from a rope tip near the roof, He had efimbed up to the hay car -track and bad done the terrible deed, The discovery was made about 2 o'clock, but before the members could do any- thing in the way of getting the body down they had to notify Dr. Arm- strong, eorouer, of Mitchell, who, on arrival, had the body cut down, but did not hold an inquest as it was deemed unnecessary, The uufortun- ate man wets 29 years of age and wits a hard working, lndnstrious man and itis untimely death proved a great shook to the sou nlnlhlty. Tho family was almost distracted otter the sad affair. Beeides his father' and etep- ncther one brother, James, at home ; Mrs. Leslie Mutton, of Hibbert ; and two sisters in Vancouver, 13. 0. V , sur- vive. To them too much sympathy cannot be expressed in the sad loss of their eon and brother. Funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the (tome of his parents to Trinity Church cemetery in Mitchell. C, wILFl1Ho A Former Blyth Boy. An interesting personality is that of Dr. E. 0. Wilford, who left Toronto recently for overseas with the 0. A. 11. U„ where he will engage as an K- ray expert. A Canadian -born, he has the unique record of having built the three hospital at Tzeliutsing, West China, where he went eight years ago as a medical missionary for the Methodist Chnreh of Canada. Dr. Wilford was born in Blyth, Ont,, and graduated at Toronto University in medicine, and took post -graduate work in London, Eng., and Ledin- butgh preparatory to taking up his work in West China. Tzeliutsing, in the Province of Szechwan, West China, is the centre of the Balt industry for the 70,000,000 population of the Province of Szech- wan, and is approximately about 11,- 000 miles from Toronto, and the Cana- dian Methodist Hospital, which Dr. Wilford built, is the largest one in Wese China. Tzeliutsing is a city of over one million inhabitants and be- fore the advent of this young but en- terprieing Canadian doctor had no hospital whatever, but those who were sick had to make a journey of over 100 mites to the nearest one. With the keen foresight of the earnest work- er, Dr. Wilford soon saw the necessity of such an institution, and in 1914 the first actual work was started. Owing to the conditions caused by the war, however, the work was stop- ped, and it was not until November, 1916, that the work was recommenced, when much of the work had been previously done had to be pulled down and built over again. But such pro- gress was made that a record was set up in building in West China, and after only some three months the ex- terior was practically completed. That the work of Dr. Wilford, which practically marked a new era in the treatment of disease, not only in the city but in the surrounding country was a necessity is evident by the fact that during the lastfew years the un- rest and revolution in China bas brought manywounded toth neigh- borhood i h - borhod of Tzeliutsing, and then be- gan another sign of the keen foresight of this young man, for at the request of the gentry Dr. Wilford began Red Cross work, and both government and revolutionist soldiers were cared for. Even in the midst of the brididing operations about three hundred cases were treated, and the Chinese showed their appreciation of the good work done by the doctor by raising a sub- scription list, which amounted to a- bout 510,000 (Chinese currency, equal to about 55000 in our money)and when Dr. Wilford left last Summer for (Jan - ads he was assured that the full a- mount would be raised, and in fact twenty-five per cent. of the subscrip- tion list was then paid. This splendid- ly equipped hospital will deetroy the power of the old Chinese doctor, whose ignorance was:patralleled by the superstition of the people. Of the many cases that this clever young Canadian doctor has so success- fully treated is given one example. A few days ago a letter was received from a Mr, Jollife, a missionary in Tzeliutsing, in which he enclosed the following unique testimonial from Mr. Wang Yii Wei, a member of the gen- try, enclosing the accompanying photograph of his son, Wang Yii-Beh Ding, whom Dr. Wilford had practi- cally cured from what had bet el been thought to be an iucnrah disease. The letter says Wang YR Wei Tzeliutsing, Szechwan, China. Dr. E. C. Wilford, a Canadian grad- uate of Toronto and Edinburgh Medi - Colleges, name to China to be Super- intendent of the General Hospital at Tzeliutsing, Szechwan. Dr. Wilford is one whom, though retiring in dis- position, it is a pleasure to meet. His I whole mind le bnt on works of kind- ness, and be is pre-eminently profi- cient in his profession. For years now he has been the means of bring.. pduglaceno. small joy to the people of this I was introduced to Dr, Wilford by Me. Hong Chili Ho, and soon learned the kindness of his character and the proficiency of his medical work, My son, Wang-Yii Beh Ling, was afflict- ed with a pertnanent disease of the atm, which for ten years defied treat - moot, and now at twelve years of age was almost a cripple, Securing, how- ever, the services of Dr. Wilford, in less than three mouths the dis()ase was more than half cured. On a0 - count of the fact that Dr, Wilford is now returning home I have given my son over to the care of Dr, Crawford, who takes Dr. Wilford's work, and ex- pect that before long my son will be entirely cured. Dr, Wilford leaves for his ooantry with our deepest feelings of love and of gratitude for his work in healing my son, which kindnees can never be repaid. Yours Respectfully, (Signed) Warm YuWEI, (A membeP of the gentry). Now, baying fulfilled his mission dt1 the far Hast, the doctor is off to al. leviate the sufferings g of his fell owmen in the war zone, yet another striking tribute to the deeds of the Canadians who have ve responded to the call of the - Motherland.