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The Brussels Post, 1917-2-22, Page 1VOL.. 45 NO, 34 1.5o Per A fffaain1 in Advance BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1917 W. H. KER R, Pros ietor New Advertisements Lconl—Phone 6516. Dor sale—Roy Turvopp. Blanket lost—Lorne floe, Auction. Salo—A.15. Karr, Auction Sale—Prod, Oster, Seed Oata—Geo. Whitfield. Hair goods—Glenn-Ohnrles, Auction Halo—Joe, Sharpe. Wedding (}tats—a. R. Wendt, Auction Sate—Thos. 0. Mot:all. Pictorial Review—P. R. Mnllth, Dressntnking—Annto MoLnuchlln. Librarian wanted—Public Library, Sewing machines for sale—S, Carter, Notice to Oredttors—John Dallantyno estate. MiStthrt R.etias Wroxeter Sam Oats for sale. No. 72 0. A, 0. Price 51,55 per bomber ALEX. tstoKrtafluse, 11, R, N o. 2, Wroxeter. Miss O. E. Lawrie has returned from Toronto, Jno. Brethauer was a visitor in Stratford last week, Mrs. J. Musgrove, Gorrie, visited with Miss Ina Musgrove last week, Alex, McDongald has been confined to the house for several tveoks but is now improving, Mrs. Hart and two daughters re- turned on Monday from a visit with friends at London. The Rev. Me. Clydesdale, Salem, will necopy the pulpit in the Metho- dist church on Sunday evening, Miss Inn Milligan is at present suf- fering from an attack of pneumonia. We wish her a speedy recovery, Mrs. Cameron and Mrs. Davey were in Ayton this week attending the funeral of the former's brother -in -late, A. Wenger, $48.00 was realized at. the Valentine Social given by the Young Ladies' War Auxiliary in the Town Hall Friday evening. 44000•t-44-F-M•f-•t•'1•d•'ii•d-d•d--I'•A00'F00 freeBro •h + oo3 I. Studio - Brussels + 4. + OPEN 'I' 4. + + friday atr a and Sud + 9� + Each Week +t Picture Framing Neatly Done + + + e-+++++++++++++++++.1-4.4-44+++ Selby Dobby, Beaton, was a visitor M. the home of 1). D. Sanderson over the week enol, Mrs, P, 0, Hemphill and nephew, J. Allan, have returned from a few days visit with relalivesin Toronto. . Mr, and Mrs. Ireland, of Moesbenk, Sask., spent a few days last week with the latter's cousin, Mrs. W. 0. Hazle- wood. BOARD OP HBALTw. — Board of Health stet in the leerier; office at 8.10 p, m. Thursday of last week, Mem- bers present W. M. Robinson, Be Black, Dr. McLeod, Reeve Reis and Olerk Brethauer, NJinetes of the last meeting were read, Moved by W. M. Robinson and R Black that we adopt the minutes. Oau'ied. Dr. McLeod reported that asses of German measles were becoming numerous in the vil. lage. Moved by W. M. Robinson and Dr. McLeod that owing to the preva- lence of measles in our village the school be olneed from Friday, Ifeb.IOth to Monday Feb. 26th, 1017. Carried. Olerk wits ordered to have 50 cards printed to be red in color, size about 6x8 inches also 25 white cards for Dr. MoLend, about 10x14 After telephoe- ing THE BRUSSELS POST as to word- ing for cards, it was moved by W. M. Robinson and R. Black that we ad- journ to meet at call of the Ohairman. Carried. J. BRETHADER, Secretary. Jamestown IN MEMORIAM WRIGHT.—In ever Inving memory of Pte. Archie 0. Wright, who died in Toronto Military Hospital, February 14th, 1915. Looking for the glorious appearing or onr Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Rest, dear Archie, rest, Thy Saviour and thy God adore, We soon shall meet Where parting Is no more. Goderich DIED VERY SUDDENLY. — Harry Climes, well-known here through his i 1 connection with the Canada .Paint Company, died suddenly at bis home, SL Charles Street East, Toronto, Sun day morning. He was thought to he in perfect health, and had been speak- ing by telephone Lo Loudon friends on Saturday, He made arrangements to leave for Montreal on a business trip Sunday morning, and did not think he world have to change his plans until he feltill when he arose. He resided nn Waterloo street when he was at London 15 years ago, He was then a traveller for the Canada Paint Company but was made sales manager on being moved to Toronto. He resided there since that time, but made monthly visits 10 London. He , was born in the Isle of Mau 68 years 0000040004+44400000+00000404+04040040004404400004400 c' 3 4 4 a 4 r 6 r 9 4 0 4 4 0 s a 4 0 O 4 e 4 g 0 b + 4 4 • *404044044400404440444444,° 44000440440004034+0004000 4 4+0+0+t, 1 0+0+0+4+0,1'440+0+0.1.0+0.60+++4+0'60+.$+0+4+4+4+0+' , 4, 4, a G➢en eharies o a�er � on scieriCiiiada's � Store 0 • o BRUSSELS, AT AMERICAN HOTEL • • Saturday, March' rd o With a full line of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hair Goods O e e o If you are not satisfied with the appearance of your 0 4 MISS GLENN, OF TORONTO Will be in 0 Hair consult Miss Glenn. Free Demonstration . 0 IA ,..; 5 t ,. Elver.'a m tedding and4 +�+ 4 4 r k + A w 4 0 0 '1' HAVE JUST ARRIVED 0 w In Fine Cut Glass, Fancy China, Silverware, Rogers' Silver-plated Flatware in Tea Spoons, Colcl Meat : N Forks, Table Spoons, Knives and Forks and e some of the newest FancyPieces. Z e b 1 Black Mantle Clocks + Oak and Walnut •Kitchen Clocks + I e N•oisy Alarm Clocks a 0 Gall and see the Assortment. • et 0 ENGAGEMENT RINGS WEDDING RINGS 44 + a' •3+ G • A J. R. D7° *o JEWELER WROXETER 4+ o • ;4,•+•44444.414.41.144444+11444449 +•+,+.+. + 4+.+•+•+a+o+4+s+. 0 �1' • ago and name to London from there. He then removed to Godevieh fur a time. -1-Ie le survived by his wife, V. eon in New York and two in St. Louis, Clinton DEATIt OT, '1'1306, JENKINS•—Toe," Jenkins, aged 70, a prominent farmer and one of Huron County's oldest native-born residents, died at his hone here Sunday. He was born iu Goderich township near Holmesvllle, and all his life had been spent within a mile or two of his bitthplacs. Ile took no prominent part in public af- fairs but served for many years as an official of the Wesley Methodist Church, Clinton. Elis wife predeceas- ed him 25 years ago. Mrs, Charles Blake, Mrs. James Laithwaite and Mrs. Giles Jenkins, Godet•icb,, and Airs. Robert Fettle, Mullett, are sisters of deceased, and 'John aid Roland, of Gott erieh totvnehip, are brothers. Mrs, 0. J. Wallis, Clinton ; Mrs. Levi J'rfrk, Goderich township ; Mrs. J. Washington, Auburn ; lairs. E.. Oarn- eroe, Guelph ; Misses Mary and Anna, at home, are daughters, and Wiiliam, Alberta • Edward, Toronto ; and Ream, ahome, are sous. The funeral took place ou Tuesday to Clinton Cemetery, Cranbrook Will. J. Smalldon is home from Michigan. Mies Annie Menzies is visiting friends in Stratford. E. 11. Kaiser, Stratford, is a visitor at the home of A. Helm. Miss Ethel \lcInnes spent, a few days last week in the village visiting Mends. Rev. and Mrs. Boyle, of Belgrave, were vieitots at Knox church Manse Ude week. Jno. and Mrs. Brown are taking a well earned' holiday and visited with friends here last week. Owing to the inclemency of the weather last Monday evening the Choir Onucert in Knox Church was called off indefinitely. Y I Timber is gotten readyT V. mb being 6 g Y Foerster for rebuilding his barn next Spying• A portable ruill will saw the lumber on Mr. Foerster's farm. Pte. Walter Noble, who is now in France doing his duty for the Empire has beenpromotedto Lance Corporal. Old friends here hope he will soon be able to get back to Cranbrook. .A. Literary and Social evening will be held Friday, March 2nd, in the Methodist Ohurch. Chief feature will be "The story of the life of Bobble Berns" by Rev. D. Wren. A silver collection will be taken. Howick Mutual Fire Insurance Co. is being asked, by petition, to pay $500 insurance held by Jno. A, Mc- Nair, on his threshing outfit destroyed last Fall by flee in V. Foerster's barn. The policy holds good as long as mac- hine was on Lhe owner's premises but does not cover it when elsewhere, un- less by the grace of the Company. Petition will be presented to the Board of Directors. Moncrieff A recent lied Cross Tea held in the church here netted $7 00 for the Red CrToshse. people of Knox church sym- pathise m- pathise with Mrs, (Rev.) Lundy in the demise of her mother. We are sortto saythat Mrs. Geo. McKay was knockeoff the school platform a sheet alma ago and had her spine injured. She was looking after her ditties as caretaker of the school. We hope she will soon be better, The postponed anniversary of the Prem y,erhut church here will be held of tsiiitay and Monday, March 4111 and 511t. Rev, Dir. Mann, Brussels, will preach afternoon anti eveuing on Sunday and the program at the Sacred Concert will be given by the choir assisted by the .Lawrie family, Hamilton. A big time was enjoyed at. the Hnrd 'Pities Serial here last Friday evening. All kinds of nnl6ts were to be seen. Iii izes were awarded Mrs. Jas. 0. Mc- Kay and Mrs. los. McKay, Will. Weed anti Jos. eleKay, Chair was oconpied by Mrs. Jas, Fulton and leeway Reeve McNabb lent a hand. Short program, contests and et -Neste meets completed the evening's full. Maglett'ates were Mesdames Jas. 0. ',1. cleay, Geo, ll c l aggaet, Jno, Strnlh- 'Is, and John Al elviIle. Fines varied rimul 10 25 cauts. Admission fen was 128 cents. Proceeds totalled $00.00, Somme. ilPO r Pnlin vong is the Seined h ni it nnL for 58,No.O ( 1P . + xlTIird Aeitle, hSpell,, G ang . (lumpSr.IV.—A, Mann 88,AMc - Mc - Need) 75, M. Livntgetone 74, e. Meeh- an 70, 11, McQuarrie '70, K. Howard 60, (4. Meehan 58. Jt'. 1V. —Ie. Mc- Kay GO, Se. I1I,-51. Machan 70, H. Mantle. 50, 11. Fe'tgfi 45. ell. IIL—F. Menu 75, L. Melville 58, M. Vnnzant 58, L. MW.Kay 56 Pe, McKay 46. Sr. 1:L—L. Machan, L.MtKay, 13, Spelt' - an, 13 Meehan, DI. Pride, F, Smith, lV, Mantle, A. Snaith. Jr, it,—E, McKay, A, Munn, K. O'Iaehan, L. Mc- Kite, \V, McKoy, 0. Robertson: I,- 0. Meehan, M. eleNitltght, 0. Speir- an, M. Cloward W. Melville, E. Pride, M. Melcity, M Smith, Printer—A, Robertson, M. Mantle, B. Ferg, • LuttJ Mct),otnD, .teacher+, REMIC rnfILED BY TILE GH011t,-0n a recent evening the members of Knox church chair assembled at, the home of Jas, and Mrs, Maim to do honor to Mee. Alex. Mann, whoas Miss Pearl Harrison had been a highly esteetned member, Following address was read by Miss Anna Dunlop and Robt, Otampbell and Jno. McKay presorted a fine rocking chair:— Mrs, Alex, Mann. -- DiceR I+'ILIeme, — We, the members of Knox Ohnrolt Omit, Mon- ceietf, have (net to -night to extend to you one hearty corgeatulations 011 your happy marriage anti t0 wlsit you much prosperity In the coming years, Hay God's richest blessing be yenra in every writ'; you undertake, Pearl hue long been a faithful and highly esteemed member of our choir and we hope she may continue to help 119 105' ninny yeare to mime, Although Alex. was Iter one of OUP members he was generally near at hand and help- ed us indirectly. As it token of our esteem' please accept this Rocking chair along with our good wishes. Signed in behalf 05 the Choir. Both Mr. and Aire, Mann replied, after whir.; a jolly time was spent for the balance of the evening. Morris The Anetion Sale at Allen Spree's, 4th line, Thursday of last week went with a sweep, proceeds being over $4,000. le, S, Scott wielded the ham- mer. James Bowman, M• P., is back from Ottawa, owing to the holisity taken by the Hoose to permit, Premier Bor- deu to attend the Umpire Conference in the Old Lend. Friday atteruoon of next week at 1 o'clock, an Auction sale of I' arm stoek will he held by A. D. Kerr, .Lot 11, Onn.3, Norris. Sale tvilhnut reserve ns proptiet)r' i, going West. Jamas Taylor will he the Aunti0ncer: On January 23rd last an old resi- dent of the 1th line, in the person of George Brewer, celebrated his S811) birthday. He makes his home with hi, daughter, stirs. Woe \Vilkiiso.', 4th line. For a number of years he has not been e-hle to get it0nllt mach owing to a etrnke he bad that effected his llmhs somewhat. HYMENEAL,.—At the Methodist Paisuiuge, Saskatoon, on 'l'nesrlay evening, Jan. 30th, by Rev. Geo. K. Adams, Miss Jean L;abrlle flciderenn was either] lit marriage to Heeled A. Wilbee, both of Kelfield. May the young couple have many happy pros- perous years. The groom le a son of .lease and Mee. \'Vilhee, Grey town- ship and the bride a daughter of Geo. Henderson, 3rd line Morns. Her sis- ter is a resident of the same locality, being Mrs. Harvey McGowan. Weregret hear of h i e of re to the dens s g TT radon of a a form- er Brandon, well known reside t,of lid line in this township and Treasurer for years, who died suddenly last Saturday night from a stroke. Funeral took place Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Bran- don will share in the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. Mr. Brandon is survived by his wife, 2 sons, Brock and Norman living at Hanover and St, Marys ; and 2 daughters, Mrs. Reid, Wawanosh and Miss Hazel at home. He was a fine man, widely respected. In religion he was a Methodist. Grey Misses D'Iamie and Kate Denman spent the past week at the ]tone of Jitu Hamilton, Eltna. W. J. Armstrong, 14th Con., hes sold the rights of his self-acljustiug bagger to a Hamilton corpo•aeiou. Charles E. Lake, who has bees re- newing old friendships in this locality left for this home at Kindersley, Saskatchewan. George Brown presented his daugh- ter, Mrs. R. J. Pearson, with a new Morris piano. Needless to say the gift was much appreciated. We are sorry to hear that John " h n. h been Navin a Jackson,of Cc as is e g ' an•i ' ue wrestle with attack of hent Cts b the hope he will soon be clear of it. Illlgh B, Smith leaves this week in charge of a car of horses for Rollinson, Alberta. He will probably remain in the West for the coming season.. We Wish him snceees. Will. and Mrs. Grant, who have heed visiting relatives and friends in this locality have r,'tuaned to their lintne at Graven, Sask. We hope to have them back again before the lapse of many years. The Auction Sale of Farm stork. implements, Sm., of Fred. Oster, Ottt Cot., will he held Thursday, March 8th, List may be read in this issue. Stale will be without, reserve as Mr. Oster has sold his farm. Mrs, Mannil Stine -eve and sots, Mannil and Willie, of Cobalt, and her brother, Pte. Leslie Bates, 227111 Bat- talion, Hamilton, event a few days of last week with their uncle, Robert Carl', 31d Oon, The Distinguished Conduct Diedal won by the late Setgt. Piebald Cum ningham in battling for his Icing anti Empire was received by his patents last Saturday. It is a much prized t brave lke remembrance r f the hue Inca Wm. 11, Jacklin, of Shackleton, k nFtvisiting S s i et month onth withitwithhis Sask.. 1withtot ants \V Irft rolcPtet• last wet, k t P8 '. t hisin (u W t car ) horses 111 t n<fh t eafart n He has done well since going West, and now owns 480 acres of land, This week James Dielcsdnl, 11th 00n„ shipped a some of excellent horses from Walton 0. P. R. for Saskatchewan, Ho accompanied the car and expects to be away from 4 to 6 weeks. This is not his first dip on such an errand. Tuesday of this week Jno. N. and Mrs. Lake, 401 Con,, were at Wing - ham as guests at the 10th anniverso p of Jas. and Mrs. Leishman, at the hone of labs. Edward Bosman, Dln's, Leishman is a daughter. \Ve extend congratulations, The visitors left for their home at Liberty, Sask„ on Tlsm'sdny intending to visit some of the American cities en anile, PRESENTATION,—On February 14th at schoolhouse of S. S. No, 11), a presentation was Tnacie to Volute and Oloyne Michel, who were about to re- move from the neighborhoodtotheir' nlety bottle en the 0th Oon. Metgaret Stevenson read the foHotvhlg address and Gladys Whitfield presented the purse 1—DEME VELMA AND CLOYNE.— We, the scholars and teacher of S. 8, No, 10, Grey, were entry to hear of yonr loss and deeply regret to learn that you aro soon leaving our school, when you go to your now home, 'Sian were both always bright, kind and Snick Mutual fire Insurance Company ANNUAL MEETING AT GORRIE. The annual meriting of the Howick eluded Fire Insurance Oompanv, which was instilittetl. in 1873, was held Tuesday afternoon of last week in the Town (fall, Gerrie. Attendance was net. as large ns usual but a live iuterest Was manifested 111 the program, 1t 2 o'eluek President Jim. Jackson palled the meeting to order and made a III ler address suitable to the noca- teuu. Alii,utce were read by Secretary W. S. ilOKetcher and were eonfirrued on motion of W. M. Siuelait, seconded by Wm, Spotton. Next came the .Director's' Report, the 14th, which showed the No. of Policies issued in 1910 to be 1540 and Nn. iu fume at eltfse of year 5,434. A- nemia of business written was $$,419.. On motion of A. E. Toner and D. Halliday T, R. Bennett and A. A. Graham were re.appnitlted Auditors for 1917, Thanks were returned by the quar- tette chosen in felicitous speeches, brief and pointed. A program of short addresses fol- lowed by Directors Jas. Kit'tnn, Jno. A. Br'ynns, A. E. Gallaher, vIce.Preei- den t Edgar, Solicitor Sinclair, Deputy - Reeve McNab, J, Shearer, A. McEwen, J. McGuire and W. 5. McKel•cher. Various subjects were well dis- cussed such as the duty of policyhold- ers to avoid smoking ahem buildings, to report tree nr stock killed prompt- ly, difficulties over some settlements, the business -like management, prompt PRESIDENT JOHN JACKSON 820; amount expired and cancelled $3,221,035, leaving the net amount in force at close of last year $11,615,652, being an increase for year of the large stun of $195,785 in the amount at risk. Preitimu notes held by 00. $580,783 and amount available on such notes $524,267. Losses paid on build- ings and contents from lightning, $2,058 ; unknown causes, $7,112 ; from furnaces, stoves, stovepipes and chim- neys, 83,321 ; other causes, $806 ; live stock killed and damaged in fields by lightning, $3,065, H. W. Edgar, vice -President moved the adoption of report and D. D. Sanderson seconded it. Report was adopted. Auditor Bennett, Wingham, pre- sented thelAuditors' Report and gave a running comment, on the same that was lucid and explanatory. Receipts were shown to be $42,976, In the ex- ile nditttie was $500 to Patriotic Fund and $500 to Red Cross Fund. Among the investments were $5,018 in lsb Do- minion of Canada War Loan and $11,700 in second, Cash on deposit $3,'104. Commission to agents was nearly $1500. Investigating and ad- justing claims, $622 ; Secretary-Trees- nver's salary, $1200 ; Director's' fees, $392; Auditors', $30; printing, stationery and advertising, $180 ; President, $25 ; Postage, telephone and express, $197. Value of Oom- pany's office at \Vt'oxeter $1,300 and valve of debentures $27,000. Interest received $1,561 and front investments $8,000. 'This very satisfactory report was adopted on action of Jno. Stew- art and \Nidi. Stinson. The chair was then vacated by the President and W. H, Kerr, of THE POST, chosen as Chairman and after a few remarks the business was proceed- ed with. Retiring Directors were Jet°. Jack. son and Alex. MnKereher. They were re-elected by acela.ulatiot by a motion presented by W, I3. Grigg and Jno. Warred. SEC.-TREAS. 141 eKERCHER payment of claims, only $3.50 paid in law costs in 1916, the withdrawal of Osgoode policyholders by the organ- ization of a new Company, credit de- served by the pioneer directors of the Howick Mutual and the fine way their successors are living up to past his- tory, the long and splendid service rendered by the obliging and ever ooutbeoue Secretary -Treasurer McKee - cher, this being his 281h year. The latter disclaimed any special credit but be had tried to do his duty and was grateful if his efforts were ap- preciated. He thought a meed of praise was deserved by past Director- ates. Mr. McKercher suggested several ways in which the policyhold- ers could greatly aid the Board. A vote of thanks was tendered the Ohairman by President Jackson and D. D. Sanderson and this fine meeting was concluded by singing the National Anthem. The Directors met immediately at the closewhen Dir. 'aekson was re - J appointed President for the naming year and H. W. Edgar, vice -President, The Howick Mutual is second to none among the Mutual Fire Insuran- ce Companies in Ontario and the pros- pects are most, encouraging for the coining year. 16 live agents cover the territory encompassed by the Com- bae and handle a la a volume of usiness. No Company can outdo the Howick for prompt payment of claims when the proof is forthcoming and this fact has done much to estab- lish the unbounded confidence that is felt by the public in connection with the integrity of the 00. and the busi- uess-like methods adopted. The How - ick Mutual is to be congratulated on their history. Monthly meetings of the Board aro held in the comfortable oflire buildiug in Wroxeter on the 1st Tuesday in each month. Runny and we have enjoyed many happy hours together and we hope you will not forget us. As a slight token of our love and good wishes for your future R1110688 and happiness we ask you to arreptthis purse of money. Signed nn behalf of the School. \� I G LADYt. lllTb`IEll BELLE TDNOUS,' t DMARGARETSTEVENSON, VIOLET 1 LEMCI3 Following ie the reply ; DEAR MISS LEITCH and scholars of School section No. l0.—In reply to the kindly word- ed address and purse of money pre- sented to Velma and Oloyne, as they are about to 1elave your 5011001, the thank you for the kindness and as we go to our new hntee we hope and trust that om' ftiendship will remain for- ever. We remain as ever yo -i's, Wm. A AND MRS. MICHEL. Walton Committee on the School Fair met a1 Tuesday. The nembees in this locality of Brussels 1•lor(iotll(irel Society have received a circular offering them n fine choice, in 4 options, of bulbs, bushes, fruit tyres, vines, &o,, for Seeing planting, This is included in ;11..00 membership fee, the list to close March ttlst, so that the order's may be compiled and sent hnmediately after that def r. DIED AT A ROYAL OLD AGie.—A well known old gentleman of this lo- slily died at the hone of Michael Rowland, Mcltillop, his son -in -late, Thursday of last week at the advanc- ed age of 106 years. His funeral took Splace to Seaforth It. 0. cemetery' aturday morning, where his body was interred in the family plot. Mrs. Lamb predeceased him some years ago. Sulviving children are Stephen and John. Dir, Lamb Was a fine old gentleman. MRs Joeunee FtTLTON DECEASED.— We regret to report this week the de - miss of Mrs. Jnsephl Felton, other to Mrs, (Rev.) Lundy, which took p l a e Saturday night about 11 o'clock. A few weeks ago deceased bloko one of her thigh bones and at her advanced age of 78 years and in declining vigor she was unable to combat the trouble and passed away to her reward. Mr's. Fulton was a wonderfully bright old lady and everybody who had the pleasure of her acquaintance was her friend. She is survived by her hus- band, one son and one daughter. A short funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr, Oraik, Methodistpastor, before the casket was taken Monday morning to Streetsvillo, her old home for interment. Dir, Fulton and other members of the family are acrot'dnd the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.. ST. VALENTINE SOCIAL.—A very unique and intetesting Soviet was given in the A, O. 17, 1V, Hall, Wed- nesday evenhtg, Volume' et 14th, by the members of the 13. L. T. Club, The young ladies of the Olub received the guests and looked very ehartning in white (inshtlnes and white crepe caps, ornamented with hearts, Rev, F. Orailc was in the chair. The audi- ence was much pleased with the vocal eeleotions rendeeed by Miss Meanie Godeeleh • Misses Bessie (Blanchard incl Mary McDonald delighted the audi- ence with their humorous readings. After this choice program everyone engaged in an "Old Saying" contest, The bueksawiug contest caused much merriment. Mr, Blanchard was the successful contestant. Knitting con- test. was most interesting. Mts. Robt. Archibald won the let prize and Mrs. Neal, 2tid. After a few other contests a dainty and tempting lunch was serv- ed. Proceeds are to be donated to Red Cross Society, The crowd was large and appreciative, We hope that the Club will favor us with another entertainment in the near future. They will be sere of a bumper crowd. Belgrave John Olegg and James Michie de" heeled horses at Wingham last week to buyers for the West. Robert An mstrong has been here for a few days from Seaforth where he has been during the Winter. Preparatory service, before Com- munion next Sunday, will be held in Knox Church on Thursday at 2 o'clock. The Ladies' Aid of Knox Church is having an old time Dress Social on Wednesday night, 28t11 inst., in the church bta1ment. John Vanealnp bad the misfortune to fall muni break a couple of ribs. Mrs. Vanctunp has also been quite poorly fur some days. Mrs. Robert Close, of Grey, visited the Wightuian families here last week. e1es. Close has just returned from an extended visit to the Western States. A number from here attended the funeral of the late Thomas Bandon of Wingham, on Tuesday. Deceased WAS a lifelong respected resident of Chia locality. Ethel Mvs. A. McAllister. Whitby, is visit- ing her mother, Mrs. Ames. We are sorry to say there is not much im- provement in lab's. Ames' health at present. Last week Mrs. Robert Close ar- rived home from a visit of 8 weeks with relatives in Kansas. She enjoy- ed c her stn very much but thinks Y e'v Canada still headsL he list in mote ways than rine. Service in aid of Educational Fund of Methodist church, will be held next Sunday on Ethel circuit. Rev. J. W. Hibbert, Wingham, will preach at all appointments, Rev, Johnston will go to Belgrave. Mt's. John Gaynor, whose life bas been in the balance for the past week from pneumonta, has passed the dang- er point and udlier the; efficient nurs- ing of Miss Imlay ,we hope will soon be convalescent. Jaenb Kreuter bas been in poor health for some time. He bad taken suddenly ill while in the woodshed on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Kreuter on hearing him call for help, went and found be had fallen and was unable to get up and on trying to assist him she discovered he had taken a stroke of paralysis. At time of writing there was no apparent sign of improvement. Brick, sand, ,2c., has been hauled by An us Brown Lot 27,Con. 9 Grey township, for the v ' veneering Of hi residence. He built an addition to it and when be gets it bricked and other contemplated improvements complet- ed he will have a fine home. A good drivingshed hasbeen uilb the at b mater l formerly being the old Whit- field Methodist chnrch which Mr. Brown purchased, We have just got over one shook when struck by another. Our up-to- date barber N. J. Gilchrist, received a telegram from a friend in Parry Sound on Thursday last offering him aood position and a handsome sal- ary. He accepted at once and left the following day and everybody else left with their whiskers on for over Sun- day. The old fellows -came around as usual to play checkers but the door was shut. Mrs. Gilchrist:and family may r•nnain here for some time. The village got quite a surprise last week when Mr. Vodden announced his Hoose closed for public accommo- dation. The principal reason given was on account of being unable to get suitable help for inside work. As DIr. Vodden Inas the reputation of giving the beet board and accommodation of any country hotel in the Comity we hope he :will re -consider this act and open his doors at once. W, T, Spence is relieving the situation as far as possible by giving hot lunches, etc., at the restaurant. J. S. MCDONALD, ex -M. P. P,, PASS- ES AWAY AT RIPLEY.—John S. id e. Donald, 01131 of the early pioneers of the `omit Ripley (. of Bance died at Rt Y t y Friday of week h year. net weal r his SSt Y Y He was 0 native of A rshire Scot- land, 1L came n Canadai i� oath b r c ti e L a his and more than 60 years ago settled with others of his countrymen in the t.owusllip of Huron, tie paused through overy phase of backwoods life, and alter the "Queen's Bush" townships had become municipally organized his ability and energy won the recognition cine them. He be- came a member of the Township Council of llurnn, and afterwards ids Reeve. 'As such be became a mem- ber of the Brume County Council, and remained so for several years. When the Patrons of industry organ- ized their aesoeiation he became an enthusiastic perimeter of their propa- ganda and eventually he was elected, as Lheil nominee, to represent Oentre Bruce in the Ontario Legislative As - solidity, Naturally reserved, he never become conspioious as a legislator',. bet lilte marry other municipal voter - fins, he was very useful In comtnitten worst. As the Patrons passed out of political view be naturally dropped out with them, but 11e remained native snclally for many years afterwards. Ho wits a prominent office -beater in the Presbyterian church of his own locality. Mr. eleDnnrald woe father - in -lav of the late Mr. Young, a former school teacher at Ethel, and visited here at different oocasiors with the Young family.