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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1917-3-29, Page 1r" ti lI { VOL. 45 NO. 39 e 1.5o Per Annum in Advance BRUSSELS; ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1917 New Advertisements Lost --James Moses. LOcala-lt, Thomson. Heed barley -A. Ma&ee. Roue° for solo -R, Dark. Maid wonted -Phone 20x. Oar of Dorn -Oa B. Drager, Auotion Halo -,Wm, Bottrop. Auction ,Sale -John Iiihahell, Hoy for sale -George 13atenian; Mass Meeting -Methodist Church, Fashionable Millinery -Miss Roes. Automobile ideetisea-Ir H. Wood, Notice to Oreditars-R. Vanstone. Easter Regalremente-F, R. Smith. Help wanted The Wnl, Davies Co, Floor, bran, &o, -W, J. MoOrooken, reeiLatirnts by Mies Mary Johnston and I Danelda McDonald ; choruses and a solo l 3 ra AA Moffatt bagpipes es by Earl Lowe , harmonica Bert Wt 1- I lace. Supper was served in up-to-date { manna! Proccods were $2256 A. vote of thanks ryas paseed to all who assisted and to Mr. and Mrs. Barnard for their generous hospitality.. A. miscellaneous . "shower" was ten- dered at. the home of L. and Mrs. Willie last Monday when a jolly crowd took possession. Many useful articles were presented to the young couple and a genuinely good time was spent by the company who separated wish- ing the Bost and hostess a long and happy wedded life; '!Jamestown The little son of Andrew and Mrs. Jacklin has been on the sick list but we hope he will soon be all right. We are sore to state that Edward, the eldest son ,of David and firs. Johnston, of this locality, died last week and was buried on Saturday. He was a bright little lad of 8 years of age. Sympathy is expressed for • the parents. At the Patriotleevening held at the home of,Edward"and Mee. Barnard a fine time was spent. Bernice Payn made an excellent chairman and a- mong those taking part in the pro- gram were the, following :-Speeches by Arthur Shaw and Thos. Smith ; aesee* e••os••••••e•••••••• • e Choice• • ° H a. 1 oo11neryi • • • © v ® Come to our Spring Mil- • o linery Opening.• • o FRIDAY AND SATURDAY o • s IMarchill&31 aWhen a Fine New Stock °e will be on display. We Test Cream and par Cash for same • e • eOt M.G Mitchell °e Phone 22r5 ETHEL 0 e•••v4•44.4i•••••••••0ee0e404. • A • •• • • • • • ••• • • • • • • • •• Wroxeter same Oats for sale. No. 72 0. A. 0. Price 21,00 per bushel. AMEX. MOHSaenma, R. R. No. 2, Wroxeter. Monthly horse Fair Saturday of next week, Wm. Leckie, London, was a recent visitor with his brother, Gen. Leckie. F. Mercer, Mt. Forest, spent the week end at the home of Mrs. Geo. Harris. Rev. Mr. Ourrie, Mt. Forest, was a guest at the hone of Jno. Davidson this week. Miss Carrie Laavrie telurned on Monday from a few days visit with Fordwich friends. Mise Cassie McDougall, Mt. Forest, visited over Sunday with her parents, Alex, and Mrs. McDougall. Howiek Mutual Insurance Co, Directors will meet here next Tuesday for their regular monthly session. Misses Jeriele Allan and Winnifeed Munro have returned from Toronto where they completed a course at Faculty. The many fneuds here of the Rev. Mr. P ase minister of Perrin, B.A.,former 1 tau chu ch will be the Presbyterian P y pleased toe .' e leatn that he has t eels d a unanimous call from Ohalniers Ohurch,atArnow, near Kincardine. His induction took place on Tuesday of last week. Mr. Perrin is going back to his old home and to the con- gregation where he spent his boyhood days, tFree Bros.1 $ Studio _- Brussels $ + + OPEN T 1 Thursday, Friday & Saturday Each Week + '+t• SEE OUR + .t. + 'g- Special Bargains $ T. on all Photos. Sale to May 1st 1 Picture Framing Neatly Done + + •+•+•+•+6+•+4+•+e+•+•+•+•+e+e+•+•+•'t••+•+•+•+•+•+o+era o en a nL.. 1{ o en + o11 a • • • + e + e + • d• A + m .+ 0 0 T + •4• Work on War Orders IN NAM TON We have Employment for One Hundred Women and Fifty Men + • In our Pork and Bean Plant at Harriston A Here is Your Chance a Cottle and help us feed the boys in France + * GOOD WAGES STEADY EMPLOYMENT * WePaY Women from $8:5o to $9.00 per Week a e + Come direct to Harriston and we can assure you of a Job and will arrange Board for you, • The Call is URGENT 4.1 • O •The WM. DAVIES Co., HARRISTON, ONT. There was a very purge attendance at the induction of htev, 0, A. Mal- colm,13. A„ late of l.,sseau Ont in the ProebyLellttu Ohulch hoes on Thursday afternoon. The different pastorstaking part 111 the service Ge were Rev, A. 1. Mame, Moderator, BeueeelS ; Rev, J. A. Graham, White- church, who preached ; Rev. R, A. Lundy, Walton, who addressed the minister ; Rev. 0. Tait, Bluevale, who spoke to the congregation ; and Rev. W. A. Bradley, Clerk of Pres- bytery, Teeswater. We welcome the new pastor and family to Wroxeter. COUNCIL. -Regular meeting of the Council was held in the Cleric's office on the 20th inst., at 8.20 p. 01. Mem- hers present :-John Adams, I), 0, Pope, John Douglas, Fred. Davey, with Reeve 0. Reis in the chair, .Min- utes of last meeting read. Moved by John Douglas, seconded by D. 0. Pope that we adopt the minutes as read.- Carel d. Communication was read from Rile Muskoka Free Hospital re- garding a donation, No tuition taken: Following accounts were ordered to be paid :-Alex. McKercher, 37 cords wood $92.50 ; A. H. Moffitt, running electric lightiia lit for February $42.00. Moved by Fred. Davey and John Douglas, that the accounts received be paid and orders drawn on the Treasurer for the same.- Oatried. Auditors' Report was then laid on the table. After examining the same it was moved by lured. Davey and D. 0. Pope that report be adopted. Moved by Fred, Davey and John Donglas, that we adjourn to the 8rd Tuesday in April or to call of Reeve. Carried. J. BRETISAUErt, Clerk. • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••.• +..•+H• •b +...+.+.4' +•4+ 4 MoncriefF The Auction Sale of Jas. Maur Thursday afternoon roc a y of this week. L r Messrs. Schnook & Abram 1 were at London this week on a business trip. Mrs. Huffman, who was a visitor in this locality, has returned to her home at Wingham. This week Jun. Barbeau, who has lived in this locality for a number of years, went to the County House of Refuge, Clinton. He has been bother- ed with rheumatism for years. Jno. will be well oared for at Clinton, h 4. ✓ 'i• 11 V + + + • Fy E + The Ladies of Ethel and -'1l, vicinity are invited to at- + tend the Spring Millin- •+i• ery Opening FRIDAYAND SATURDAY .4. & I + + + + Mara 0 l 1 + + + h 1 When our choice Stock + 1 will be on display. Come :1: and see the new styles. F T + ..err m t -f. + Iss Hu: to + ETHEL + s• ++++++++++d'++•1•+✓r-1•+`F++++•I•++ LLEHy ti ehg + 4. Ethel A shipment of paper was made from Ethel this week, about 4 tons, by the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Ohurch. The Giris' Patriotic Club will give a Red Cross Tea at Miss McLelland's honie Saturday of this week. Don't forget. The Auction Sale at Chris. Eck- ruier's was a good one and totalled about $8,000. F.'S. Scott was Auc- tioneer. Friday and Saturday of this week will be the Millinery Opening clays at Geo. M. Mitchell's and Miss Hunter's. Don't forget to call and see the new goods. Mrs, N. J. Gilchrist is packing up her household effects and intends moving to Parry Sound with the family this week where Mr. Gilchrist has been for some time. John McNair jr. sold to A. L. Mc- Donald 4 cattle averaging about 15 months old and weighing 3,620 lbs. They netted about $400. They were tesold to Backer Bros., Brussels. A young vet arrived at the home of Dr. Wardlaw nn Sunday night and by all appearance is likely to remain there. Oongratniations Doc. Baby's name is Walter Allen Lee, the names of Dr. Wardlaw's brothers who were killed in France. 21 parcels were sent from Ethel this week by the Patriotic Association to the soldier boys in Franco and Eng. land, niers were 2 pair of socks in each, together with soap, candles, wash cloths and candies. This is genuinely practical helpfulness. As Wm. McLeod was taking the hay tack off the sleigh last Friday the horses moved forward and caused Mr. McLeod to lose his balance and the rack fell on him. Result was some fractured ribs. We are pleased to know he is able to be around again. A OCTION SALE. - Saturday, April 711i, !u. Ethel, an A region Sale will be held by ,inn. Kreuter, when horses, buggies, wegnns, implements, httrd- w1u e, &e., will be offered by F. S. Sc011, Alice limper. This is surplus vtnck that mfr, Krauterpurposes clear. ing (df. CARDS OF TIIANlis.--We wish to re- turn (sur hearty thanks for many words of sympathy and good cheer and for kindly nets during the illness sod subsequent demise of Mrs. W. E. Sanclose. They were most highly ap- preciated. /attire Truly, W, E. SANDERS AND DAUporTERs, J. W, Newcombe, Fort William, and 'V'V. Th Newcombe, Vancouver, B. O., who have been in Toronto on business, spent it few days in Clinton last week visiting their sister, Mrs. J. S. Evans, and their father, Rev. H. Newcombe, Messrs, Newcombe were former Ethe- iitee. We beg to inform the ladies of the community that there is a lot of Red Cross sewing ready at Mrs. R. Dil wotrth's. The Institute Is anxtoes to have it completed so that the bale can be shipped early in April, Kindly call on Mee. Dilworth and she will give you what you want and help in this good work, Following item taken from the Ratnilton Spectator refers to former Ethelitee t - "Many invited friends assembled and spent it very enjoyable eveningat the home of Justus and Mrs, Lke, on Friday last, at their home, 188 Virtnria Avenue South. Tit. party was given in honor of their nephew, Haute Erkmier, of the Standard Bank. The evening was spent, i1) 1101510, dancing and progress sive euchre the party breaking up in the early hours of the nlorbing. Mrs. Garf, Dunbar was visiting un- der the parental roof near Brussels clueing the past week. She is a dangll- tee of James and Mrs, Speir, Morris township. P a few days old, who will mourn the lose of s, loving wife and mothers There are also 2 brothers, 13, W„ of t s 10 Morris Kn Ian( Sask. • J. J. f andtwosisters, Miss Nellie, mortis; and Mr'e, Enoch Clarke, Walton, who will ever cherish the memory of one they loved so well, It is indeed hard to part with this loved one but God's ways are not our ways and we learn even in our times of sorrow to say "Thy will be done," Belgrave A hmmorous Patriotic Play, entitled "Lodgers Laken in," will be given in the Foresters' Hall, Thursday, April 5th, under the auspices of the Patrio- tic Society. This play has been pre- pared by Belgrave people and is in three acts taking two and a half hours. Several musical selections given between acts, Only a limited number of reserved Beats at 85 cents. 1 and secure theta. Carrs early an Walton Ono of Corn, 000 bushels of Barley and 500 bushels of Oats for sale. O. H. Deanna, Walton Elevator. Roads have been bad but areim- proving now. Rev. Mr, Page was unable to get here last Sunday afternoon owing to the bad condition of the roads. Thursday of last week Rev. R. A. Lundy attended the induetion service at Wroxeter and gave the address t0 the new pastor. Will. Neal ons purchased a Oitevro- let car and Rev. Mr. Lundy a Mc- Laughlin. We hope they will enjoy many a happy hour in them, Morris HleuaoT cash price paid for eggs St Brussels Produce Emporium. 10, Tnonlson Next meeting of the Township Domicil will be held 1londay April Otli. Maple syrup tnakiig is engaging the attention of a number of our farmers. The rivers and streams were on a rampage during the past week owing to the Spring thaw. A letter was received this week from Trooper H. M. Taylor, 8t11 line, who is with the Fort Garry Otvalry iu France. He is well and filling a busy spot at the front. Our young friend Alex, Brewer, 4th line, bas brought home n housekeeper of his own in the person of Miss C. Engler, of Ethel locality, daughter of Joseph and Mrs. Engler. Hearty con- gratulations are extended to Mr. and Sirs. Brewer as tbey start out o1 their voyage on the matrimonial sea. They are making their home on what was the Edmund Brewer farm. The two farms of W, H. Maunders, located of the East g,ra.vel road, will be in charge of Sylvester Fox, Brus- sels, who moved to the homestead this week. Sir. Mitunders has pur- chased a working outfit of horses, implements, &n., and will be here for a few weeks assisting before returning to Idaho, where he 111..4 large interests in cheep. ROUNDED UP THE $100.00. - Last Friday a Patriotic evening was on the program at the home of Wm, and Mrs. Sellers, 3rd line, and notwith- standing unfavorable weather and roads a jolly company of 70 assembled. Program consisted of music, games, dancing, lunch and social coat, $28.80 were the receipts, the same being paid over to Mrs. J. H. Galbraith, Treasur- er of Brussels Red Cues Circle. This completed the fine total of $100.00 from the four social tv.•nings on the 8r'd line and the Red Cross Oircle is very grateful for these contributions. S .eve everybody ails and M19 Sellers t, Y y a good dine Fridaynight. ,AN OLD RESIDENT Y°as ks AWAY. - Last Sunday Win. Bt yetuv, Na Lot G, Don. 5, passed away at the advanced age 00 S1 years and 1 tuonih. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon to the McCrae cemetery, East of Bel - grave. Mr, Bryanshad lived in Mor- ris township for ntany years and was a respected resident. He tva6 a mem- ber. 01' the Anglican church and as Con- servative in politics. He hod never 111101'1 i('(1 but resided with his brother, 1.ldwat1, who is upwards of 90 years or age and sisters, the Misses Bryaus in (heir comfortable home. Deceased was born in Ireland and was possessed of 11111011 native wit. Sir. 13t'yana was buried under the Orange Order of which lee was a prominent member for yeses, Service was eondncted at the house by Rev. Mr. Hawkins, of Ti hilts, church. 011t', llryans' death was not unexpected as he had been poorly for the past year. DRATIt or Mao. WM, Woonnow.- A gloom was east over this neighbor- hood last week when the sad news was received here of 1110 death of Mrs, Wm, Woodrow, at her home in Rylevitte, Saskatchewan, Mrs, Woodrow, before her marriage, was Minnnie E, Sellers. She was born on the 211d Con, of Morris township, spent most, of her life there, rind tures well land favorably known by a wide circle of friends, She became 11 1115111. bee of the Methodist Church 13htevaln (Ebenezer appointment) when young and was for a number of years, one of the Church Ohaitr, an ever willing helper in the Sabbath 'School, when, she held the position of Organist, and teacher, and Wag seldom trussing from her place. By het friendly disposition and gentle manner she won for her- self litany friends who will long hold in remembrance her hind deeds and pure young life. She was united its Matrringe to \Vni, Wtlodroty, (former- ly of Morris) 9 years ago and left shortly afterwards for her home in the West bot t'ieited here again for !L few months, 3 years rafter, during the 1 1 + v'' it mess of her mother, lit c m ill nese her 1 nsband she leaves 3 little sons, aged 8 and 6 years and an Infant Grey RIMIEST cash price paid for eggs at Brussels Produce Emporium, R. Tnnars0t4. ! i o ' - Maple, sn ar making s n the ro g g 1 g rant. James Osborne has sold hie property P P y at Powassai, Out., and has moved to Conquest, Sask. Ales. James Denman has returned home after a pleasant visit with friends 111 Stratford and Tavistock. Mrs. L. Holler celebrated her 83rd birthday on the 21st of March. We extend congratulations and wish her a continuance of good health, This week Jno. and Mrs. Brown are off on a visit with relatives and old friends at Galt, Ayr and Hamilton. They are enjoying their holiday all right. A letter from Ed. Stephenson, Niagara Fulls, Ont„ to the Editor, says :-We are always pleased to get the news from up that way by TEN POST. The farm of Mrs. W. Hogg, 4th Con., has been leased to Walter Blanco who is now in possession. Sons. Hogg has returned to the West after a visit in ORoatryioM. Iera y and family have come eack to their farm, 4th Coo., from Brussels. The former spent last year in the West. We welcome the Mc- Kay family back to the 4th. Next Tuesday afternoon is time of the Dispersion Auotion Sale of Heavy draft horses and Short horn andgrade rattle at Archie Hislop's, Lot 2, Con. 14. He has a lot of well bred stock, An Auction Sale has been announc- ed by Wm. Buttrey, Lot 11, for Wed- nesday afternoon next, as he has leased his farm for a term of years to John Speiran. Read the list of the Sale on page 4 of this issue. Wednesday of this week Thos. J. Jermyn, 9th Oon„ left for the West with a car of settlers' effects. He has a half section of land in Saskatchewan which he intends farming. Mrs, Jermyn will follow later. We wish Toru success, He has been in the West before so knows the methods, The 100 acre farm of J. W. Mor- rison, Lot 7, Oon, 5, has been leased by James Delmer, a neighbor,1bCri as Mr. r. Morrison has moved to Montreal where Ire takes a good position with the C. P. R. as draughtsman and engineer. Mrs. Morrison will visit her parents at Walton for a few weeks. D1sr.ERs1oN SALE of OLFDE HORHtos AND SHORT HORN AND GRADE COWS. -Archie Ifistep, who is a breeder 00 good horses and cattle for years will hold a Dispersion Sale at Lot 2, Con. 14, Grey township (mid -way between Brussels and Walton railway stations) Tuesday afternoon, April 3rd, at 2 o'clock sharp, with F. S. Scott as auc- tioneer. The stock to be offered is well bred. The fillies from imported Mare owned by the proprietor, are sired by (fold Link and Drumbnrlie. Oows of extra good milking strain. Al the head of the herd is the well known bull Prince Gloster u:.90445= purchased 010114 the well known herd of Senator Edwards, Ottawa. Any- body wishing to secut'2 good stock in the horse 0r cattle line should take note of this Sale and attend. Reason for selling is the difficulty of securing competent help, The list of animals to be sold may be read on page 4 Of this issue of THE POST, They are good ones, PRESENTATION, -Tuesday eveutng of last week friends, numbering up- wards of 100, assembled at the com- modious home of J. W. and Mrs. Mon, rison, 601 line, Grey, and presented them with a purse of gold, accompani- ed by the following acldrees :- I, W. AND MRS. MORIRISON. DRAB FRIENDS.--1Ve, your neighbors and friends, learning that you are about 00 tem0v0 from our midst, are gather- ed here to spend a social evening and to enjoy the hospitality which you have often accorded us. Your brief stay among us has proven very pleas- ant to all who have had the pleasure of your acquaintance. You have shown yourselves worthy residents and have ever been ready to use your talents in music, both vocal and in, otrumeutal, in social gatherings, in chtu'ch work and in every way that wouldadd pleasure of the corn - tenuity. the 2 1 tn munity. While we are sorry to lose you teem among us we are glad 10 nIn Nil a . l Bileeting Sunday, April lst At 2,30 p. lu, Methodist Church, Brussels The Pastor will give an address hay - lug as his theme :- "What I expect the Church to da for me." "What the Church expects I can do for It," Pastor will also answer the following Questions :- 1 -Should we lower our standard of living in War time 4 2 -What are some of the common stumbling blocks of today ? 0 -what is the greatest temptation in a young man's life 5 4 -Should we support the British Empire in this life and death struggle when she does not deal effectively with the drink celestite, 6 -Aro there two separate and distinct forces in the world, 000 of Evil and the ether of txood ? 6 -Is any sits greater for n Church member than fora person of Christian belief, not s Church member? A Cordial Ir.vitatfon to extended to Men Service of Song will intersperse the Exerotsea It will be the Monthly Missionary Day in the ;sabbath School. a✓. ++++++fi+ + N++firl•fi3^h+ • learn that you have secured a good position, won by ability and true met it. Before leaving us we ask you, as a token of remembrance of the friends you leave behind, to accept this purse of gold with the best wishes for every success in your new and larger sphere of labor. Signed on be- half of the community. Russel Wil - bee, Chas. Limner, Reuben Brewer, Toni MacDonald, Duncan McKinnon. Mr. Morrison replied and in well chosen words voiced his appreciation of the kindness shown toward him. self and Mrs. Morrison. A tasty lunch was served after which a pleasant evening was spent in musical enter- tainment and dtLllring. 191e company dispersed with many good wishes for the welfare of Mr. and Mrs. Morrison in their new home i0 Montreal. East Wawanosh Council W. H. KERR, Proprietor 161ST DP TO STRENGTH Interesting Lotter from AdJutant Vanstone Stone to Relatives at Wlnigham DEAR FATHER'.'AND ALL. -Moved over to this Camp on Tuesday last and are very comfortably settled. Iteceived our first draft of men on Wednesday, 52, and strange to say they were from the 4th Reserve Bat- talion at West Sandling. This is the same Battalion with which we were quartered while at Sandling Camp and as they fully expected to absorb us it wits rather turning the tables to have men cotne from them These 52 mon came from the 142nd (Linden's Otvn),and the 168111 (Oxford County) aiol so are all Western Ontario's. Expect to be brought up to str'ngtb in the course of a week of ten days, 1 it ut ntl's final training, t , and all put n o r K t 1 1 it 1 1 g hr. in Prance about the rmde.ie of March. Everyone is "right nn thebit" since we received the wo'dnhat we wore to go across as;a nuit, It is a very high ccanpliinent as it tis'20; months ince a Battalion has gorse as Snell. All others have peen broken up and ab- sorbed Met as we are now absorbing men of the 14211;and 1t1Sth. Witley is an ideal crttnp for enmfrrt and training. The soil is rattler sandy and so 110 Ruud to bother us. Nice lints, heated and with electric lights for evzrynne. Large dining -rein, which will seat 1,000, for the men, and they also have a good sized writing and recreation room. The Sergeants have their own quartet's and meas, The officers have a good mess -room and a ninety furnished lounge room and very fine sleeping quarters. I hives roomto myself, 10x15 ft with coal fireplace, iron bed, washstandstand. I r and chest of drawers,s( stn to clover. Some difference from what we had in one three previous wimps but it all goes in a soldier's life. This is a won- derful experience and I would not have missed it, and anyone who comes through will have recollectious enough to last a life time, This camp is in Surrey, only 88 ranee from London, and right on the Lon- don -Portsmouth highway which is one of the best roads in Eugland having been an old Roman road. There is an immense Artillery Camp quite close and yesterday we saw the Artillery pass, the lite being considerably over a mile in length. Just received your letter to -day dated Dec. 29th and I also had one from Grace dated Jan. 17th, it will show you that tate mail is very irregu- lar. Also had Freda's letter just be- fore leaving Sandling and I am anx- iously awaiting the parcel containing tite apples, tobacco and cigars. This is Sundayevening and this afternoon a hale dozen of ns took a walk to Godalming, a little town of 6,000 about 3 miles away. Guildford is the biggest place in this neighbor- hood about 50,000 and is 8 miles away and Aldershot is only 14 miles from here. Before the war Aldershot was the permanent Camp for all Im- periitl troops and up until last Sept. the lines and huts we 11005 have were occupied by Imperial troops. Sup- pose this accounts for their complete - Council met March 1011, as per ad- journment, members present. Minu- tes of last meeting tread and passed on motion of Buchanan -Irwin. Mr. Scully, manager of the Dominion Bank, Wingham, was present and asked Council to recousldet their ac- tiouof last meeting in changing Township account from Dominion Bank to Bank of Commerce but Domi- cil unanimously agreed not to inter- fere in this matter and order passed at last meeting stands. Court of Re- vision on Walsh Drain 13y -Law Was opened, as per notice. There being no appeals against. assessments Court was closed on motion of Currie -Mc- Gowan. Petition of Jno. T. Currie and 13 others asking Council to open up eideroad at the North enol of .Lots 33 and 84, Con. 13, for light traffic this coming Summer received. Mctiowau moved, seconded by Buchanan that matter be left over till next meeting foe farther consideration. Carried. Moved by Currie Irwin that the ques- tion of purchasing road machinery be left with the Reeve he to correspond with Exeter Manufacturing Co. re- garding terms and prices on a Panama & Boston grader and to re- port at next meeting of Council. Carried. By -Law No, 3, 1917, was read and passed making the following appoiutoren Ls. Pathmastees - G. Raitbby, J. 0, Stoltz, W. T. Jenkins, J. B. Tleruey, Wes. Kechne, J. Bent, ley, Wm. Anderson, J. Hoare, Geo, Snell, N. Johnston, W. McGowan, Fred, Toll, \Vm. Radford, Geo. Potter - J. T. Wilson, Thos, Kernick, W. 3, Rodger, A, Robinson, Wm, H. Camp- bell, W. Cook, W, Stackhouse, M. 0lasol, 011. Fitzpatrick, M. -Bell, N. Walsh, J. T. Cnultes, Wm. Blair, \Vat. Howatt, J. E. Noble, W. Mc- Dowell, D. Cook, J, \V, Mason, P. W. Scott, J. Wightuuin, Wm. 0. Scott, Thos. 11, Taylor, 11. McClenaglutu, .1. F. McCallum, J. W. Bone, Ed. Walsh, 3, Shiell, M. Henry, A, King, P. Gib- bons, IL Deacon, T. Montgomery, A. Ferguson, W, Salter, T. Congeauy Jas. Menzies, S. Deacon, N. McNeil, Ed. Irwin, E. Walker, 10, Scott, 11. Perdue, J. Elliott, J. 3. Kerr, A. Cur- rie, R. Stapleton, 3, Norutau, F. Mow- bray, C, Sanborn, .1. Falconer, J. Sutherland .1. Smellier, 13, McGee, 3. Marlin, P. \1eGlyun, O. Martin, S. Thompson, J. Beecroft, 0. Campbell, 3, Bruce, D. Ohaulney and F, Dever- eux, Pomadkeepers- J. Hoare, F. Marshall, 3, 0, Stott_, B, 10. Taylor, 0, Ououinghmn, G. M, Robettenn, 1). Clow, Tltos. Robinson, J, Campbell, J. Cochrane and 3. 0. Currie, Vence. viewers -W, 3, Parks, 1l.. J. MoGce, F. D. Staiker, J. Menus sr., R. 8111011 and A, Robertson, Sheep valators- D. McGill, J. 0, Stoltz, J. T. Ourrie and 3..3, Kerr, Antonia. to be charg- ed for unperformed Steatite Labor was placed at, $1.50 per day. .Give ac- counts were paid in aid of Red Crosswurn wo•tc as follows Auburn a $36.00 A b Westfield $08.69 1 Whitechurch $03.00 ; :Belgrave $86.00 ; McGowan's $40.00, On motion of 'McGowan - Buchanan Council adjourned to meet Tuesday April 1O1i1. A, PoRTEBFiaatn, Clerk, 11ess, Well as this is the extent of my pad I must stop. Love to the girls and yourself. Lovingly GARF. Willey, Surrey. Morris Council Morrie Council met March 12th. Aftet minutes of last meeting were reed and approved, repot on the Walsh Drain was read provision- ally ion - allv od1ted. A By -Law to appoint Yuthtnuaters was read and adopted, following being appointed t- W J. Heuderson, 0. Riutoul D. Jewitt, John Hall, 3. Messer, Anson Thorn- ton, Archie Messer, Peter Moffatt, J. Magee, G. Edgar, R. Hetherington, W, Abram, R, Johnston, Geo. Moth- ers, D. Johnston, Thomas Smith, Alex. Ross, Arthur Edgar, R„ Gentles jr., Henry Bosman, R. Turvey, J. J. Sellers, 3, Mustard, C. 13. Forest, Hugh Dockets., R. McGuire, Gen, Warwick, Elij, Higgins, J, Kerney, 3. Thyune, R, Warwick, Thos. Bone, \V. Bowman, 'lluis, 13rydges, G, Nieholsou, 0. 13. Wilkinsntt, Jaines Nicholson, Joseph Yuill, Peter Rut- ledge, \Vm, Me(iraoken, C. Anderson, W. Wilkinson, It. Clurrie, Sam, Mc- Curdy, Win. A1'tnslrong, Jas. :Wyllie, James Clarice, Bert, Watson, Ed. Nichol, Wilson Marks, Wm, Smith, James Davis, Duke Jordan, Herb. Manning, A. Oronin, A. T. Cole, Thos. Bird, Jin, Cooke, Peter. McNabb, J. 1', Reny, It, Smith, Frank McCutelt- eon, John Robb W. C. Thuell, Robert Nesbitt, Albert Kelly, Jno, Craig, W. Cunningham, W. 3. Kelly, Francis I3eii nes, Geo, Redman, Dnngald Mc- t)onald, Wm. Gray, 1', Smith, J. H. Fear, Joules Richmond, James Laid - low, J. W, Skelton, Win. Phelan, J. J. Mr,Oangbey, Wm. Skelton, Gilbert MrCnlltttll, Joseph Bewley, G. li'. Mc- Call, Joseph Ardell, 101n1 Potter, R. Oocketliue, O. K. Taylor, Findlay Laidltow, It. McDonald, R. Shortreed, \'Vol. Taylor, Dan, McDonald, Dan. MoCallmn, Wm, Slun'treed, John Hun tel', John Armlet ro lig, G. 'Walsh, G. A.. Sanderson, 13d, Barnard, F. Stevenson, 3, Split, I., Bolger, J. Watt, 3', McGuire, Following ac - 70121113 were paid t -W. Salter, gravel, $3 00 ; W. 1i, Kerr, printing and cards, $3.00 ; J, McDonald, use of snowplow East 13unadar'y, $1.50 ; W. McLean, taking down fence Eget Bouuiary, •.• r+ $1,Ofi; 0. Pope, grinding knife, $2.51) ; Rett Chose, Bluevale, ,$50.00 t Red Oases, Jamestown, $51).011 ; Den- ney & Campbell, Ole for McNeil Drain, $300.00, Next meeting Monday, Apt'il Otlt, A, MAOEwuN, clerk,