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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1917-4-5, Page 1VOL. 45 NO. 4o 15o Per Annum in Advance BRUSSELS; ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 5, x917 W. H. KERR, Proprietor New Advertiselnerlta April–James Fox. Pay up–A. T. Currie, For sale–Fletcher Roe, To rent–I. a Richards. pooals–G. N. McLaren. Seed oats–W. R, Broadfoot. Auobton Salo -0. J. Rlntonb Auction Sale–John Kreuter. Exeoutor'a sale–W, M. Sinclair. Posts for orale–Russell Robertson. Men wanted–Western Foundry Co. Amassment Roll–Twp. of MoKillop. Middlings and Flour–W. R. Broadfoot. Mzsfrxct Etins Blyth KILLED 13Y THE C. P. R.–James Coulter, a man about 70 years of age was instantly killed 2 miles from the local station when he was etruck by the 5 o'clock 0, P. R. paesengrer train. The dead man wee deaf and it is sup- posed that he did not hear the train as he was walking on the track. The body was badly mangled. Seaforth Mrs. Wm, Govenlock was attending the annual Diocesan meeting of the Women's Auxiliary in London. Miss Marion Watson and Mies El. coat, of Tucker'emith, left for New York to train as nurses in the Roose- velt Hospital. Hensall Degree team paid a fratern- al visit to the Rebecca Lodge here and put on the degrees in a pleasing way for the 9 candidates. Mrs. S. A. Jones and daughter Eliza- beth left for their home at Fort Saskatchewan after an extended visit at the home of her mother, Mrs. S. Dickson, Wingham Harold Buchanan is home from Haileybury. W. A. Leech, Toronto, visited hie niece, Mr's. Dr. Stewart. Dental parlors of Drs. Irwin and F. Deans will be closed every Wednes- day afternoon from April 1st to Oct. 31st. J. J. Cunningham, President of the Western Foundry, has returned from a flying business trip through the Southern States. Wm. and Mrs. Robertson announce the engagement of their daughter, Annie Reid, to George H. Tervit, the marriage to take place in April. WINGHAM AVIATOR WOUNDED.– Dick Lloyd, of Wingham, in the aeri- al service, is among the casualties. Hie father received this message "Dangerously ill ; wounded in the thigh." Dick was a university gradu- ate in mechanical engineering and en- listed as an aviator six mouths ago. The British Government offered him a position as Superintendent of aero- plane building in Newcastle -on -Tyne, but he wanted to be at the front. He was there only a little over 2 weeks. In a letter to his father received Thursday, he said :–"My chum was knocked out to -day, I watched him chased down by a Hun. The Hun kept his machine on the tail of—'s plane and they were both going at colossal speed. poor—ie killed or prisoner, I am afraid killed." Bluevale G. FRYATT MOIINTFORD, L, bine., L.O.M. Organist of Knox Church, Kincardine • Lepel representative of London, (Eng,) College of Musio •, visits Bluevale on Fridays. Lessons on Piano, Violin and Volae culture, Address lox 41, Kincardine Jas. Masters has sold bie car to John Stewart. The Red Cross Society shipped their waste paper this week. Miss Laura Rolph is visiting friends at Atwood this week. Mies Margaret Curtis is visiting relatives at Toronto at present. Jas. Dobie has gone to Haeriaton where he has secured employment. Miss Olive Scott is nn the sick list but we hope she will soon be o. k. Mrs, Ohae, Coultese, Olinton, visited her mother, Mrs. G. Snell, last week. Robs, Hamilton is able to be out again after being laid up most of the Wi n ter. The saw mill is running again but nota very heavy stock of loge in yard this year. Everybody is busy making maple syrup this week. The run so far is very good. Mae, Andrew Iioltnes and Mies Laura are visiting relatives at Toron- to this week. Robb, end Mrs, Musgrove have re- turned hone after spending the Win& ter in bhe city. Mrs, A. Bruce ie at the House of Refuge, Clinton, nursing a sore ankle. We hope it will soon be better, Mrs, \Vin, Gallaher has been on sick list for the past few weeks, Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Sunday, April 15th, Rev. George J. Kerr, Gerrie, will preach in the Methodist churches, It will be Oon- nexional Day. Jae. Robertson, of Whltewater, spent a few days with relatives and left for the West on Tuesday with a carload of effeata, ROBERT MARWELL De0EA8gu.–Old residents and friends in this district will regret to hear of the passing away of Robert Maxwell, who died at, the residence of his goin Robert, in Leamington. March 27th, He was married in 1856 in Galt 00 Jan. 10th to Jean Scott who died last August. Three years later mM they moved toMoa vie township, afterwards to '1'urn- berry.whete they were respected resi- dents utitli they moved to Leaming- ton a few years ago. Deceased was for a number of yenta an Elder in the Presbyterian church, Bluevale. A- bout 10 years ago he and Mrs, 'Max. well celebrated the 500 anniversary of their Wedding. Following sons and daughters survive :–Mae, Hugh Ross, Clinton; 3, 8, Maxwell, Bran- don, Man. ; Misr N, Maxwell And jibe. J, G, Nicholson, Zion City, Ill. ; Mrs, T. H. Rose, Vancouver, B. 0. ; Wm. and Probe Maxwell, Leamington. Mr. Maxwell was a Iran of fine epirit, honorable and upright and could be worthily followed by the youth with advantage. FARED WELL.–The following clip- ping from a Toronto Deily refers to W. M. Scanlan, a sou of Rea, Dr. Scanlan, of Port Elgin, and a nephew of Milton Smith, of Bluevale, Lieut. Scanlan was born in Bluevale about 29 years ago :–Montreal, March 12– W. M. Scanlan, who a few years ago was a Toronto newspaperman, and who, after serving ou the Montreal Witnese and Herald,went West to the Regina Leader ad enlisted with a Saskatoon battalion when the war broke out, bas won his commission and the Military Cross on the battle field. In a letter to a confrere he says :–"I have been at the front ever since the fleet Canadian division went to France in February, in 1915, and have been in every scrap the Cana- dians have been in, up to and includ- ing the Somme, I have never been wounded, never ill, and have, there- fore, perhaps seen more active service in the line than 99 per cent of the Canadians now over here." We hopo he will maintain as good a record to the end of the war. Oranbrook Nurse Wood, of Harriston, was visiting friends in Oranbrook. Roy and Mrs. Bennett, Walton, were visitors at the home of Jacob Long. The balance of Wm. Rathwell's pork went "somewhere in Grey" the other night, Mre. George Sperling is able to be up after her severe illness, we are pleased to state. School closes Thursday for Easter. Mies Houston will spend the vacation at Egmondville. Will, Smalldon has returned to work in Michigan where he rune a dredging machine. Regular service will be held next Sunday afternoon in the Methodist church by the pastor. Miss Addie.Sparling has accepted a position as stenographer in the De- partment of Agriculture, Cayuga. Wroxeter Seen Oats for sale. No, 72 0. A. 0. Price 111,00 per backs!. Aram. R No 2 Wroxeter. Greer Wylie left for the West on Saturday. W. Phair visited over Sunday with relatives in Toronto. Jno. Rutledge, Brampton, called on old friends here this week, Fred. Davey attended the funeral of an uncle at Alliston on Monday. Mise Mabel Oeetin, Princeton, spent the week end with her sister, Miss 0. Gostin. Mrs. T. Hemphill and Mre. J. N. Allan were visitors in Toronto last week. Tindall Ritchie, Wingham, spent Monday with his mother, Mrs, Jas. Ritchie. Andrew Dnig and Herbert Henning; returned on Monday from a successful business trip to the West where they each disposed of a car of horses. An interesting event was celebrated at the home of George and Mre. Wear - ring on Wednesday last, it being the marriage of their only daughter, Edith, to John Drew, of Oannington. The bride was given away by her father and was attired in a gown of brown silk crepe de ohene. Oeremnny was conducted at high noon by Rev. Mr. Malcolm, only the immediate relatives being present. Alter a dainty wedding breakfast the ynung couple left on the afternoon train for their future home at Cannington. The bride's going away suit was of brown broadcloth with large brown hat. Jamestown See Jamestown news on page 50 John McEwen is making favorable progress after the attack of pleurisy he hod recently. Mrs. Young, Howick, rationed to her home last week after a short visit with her sister, Mrs. George Johnston, sr. Next Sunday evening, at 7.30 o'clock, service will be conduce/el in Viatoria hall by B. 0. Greenmail, Toronto. Mrs. Nelson Hayden, and Oon., Grey, epant the week end at the Immo of Win, Hayden, Fergus. The hitter is seriously ill with bronchitis at the present. The following shipments have been made by Jamestown Wotnen's Insti- tute and Nail Cross Circle to Red Orose, London, Ont., on Feb. 7th, 1917 :-8 dozen t novels, 4 quilts, 1 doz. night shirts, 4i dozen pyjama suits, On March 28111 :-13 hospital suits, 8 dnz, wash rags, 18 day shirts. Also 70 pairs of cocks have been sent to the boys from holiest own vicinity who are in England ami at the front, The regular monthly meeting of the Jamestown 4Vnneen'8 Institute and Red Cross Circle was hold it1 Victoria Bali, Wedneaday, Match 28th. 10 ladies Wele present, President oc- cupying the chair. Meeting opened by repeating the. Lord's Prayer in unison. Minutes of hast meeting read, Moved by Mrs. GPO. Ecklniee seconded by Miss I, Strachan that minutes be adopted. Carried. Moved by Mrs, W. Holt, seconded by Mts. W. M, MacDonald that we hold our next regular monthly meeting in the Hall, Wednesday, April 25th. Oarrietl. It was moved by Miss Strachan that a letter of condolence from our Intel - Cute be eent to De. James Arnistrnng, (Morrie, and seconded by Mrs, Geo, I]eknnler. Carried, A paper Wee read by Miss Jane McLennan on "Blighted, the Mistress of the Sem", which was enjoyed by all, Paper next month will be given by Mrs. Dunoeu MacDonald, Meering was brought to a close by singing the Na- tional Anthers, Ethel The Townehlp Daddies met here last Monday and pub through a good share of busineee. P. J. and Mies Bishop purpose tak- ing a holiday trip with relatives and old friends through Northerly Ontario es soon as the good weather arrives. The Millinery displays were the centre of attraction for the fair sex last week and will continue until the Spring and Summer finery is broken in. The cement foundation for the new all engine to be installed at the San- ders chopping mill has been built and the machine is expected along any day. A letter from James Dobson, Ninga, Man., reinitting for THE POST says "We like to get the hoarse news." Mr. D. was a former Ethelite, a broth- er to Harvey M. of this locality. This week George and Mrs. Kreuter have come back to Ethel from Brus- sels to make their home. They have moved into the John Eekmier brick house. We welcome them back, Robert and Mrs. Barr attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Stevenson last week. Deceased was a sister-in-law to the latter Who was web and favorab- ly known to many in this locality, There will be a special meeting of L. 0. L. No. 681, Monday night April 9th when business of importance will be transacted and a good attendance of the members is required without fail, by order of the W. M. Next Sabbath evening a special musical program will be rendered at the Methodist Church at the Easter Thank -offering service of the W. M. S. Pastor will preach and the offer- ing.goes to the Ethel Auxiliary. Auction Sale at Jno. Krauter'e Saturday afternoon. Horses, riga, harness, implements, hardwate, &c. is in the list, which may be read on page 8 of this issue. There should be bargains as a goodly portion of the sale will be new goods. DIED AFTER 8$oRT ILL14E88.–W e regret very much to have to report the death of Mrs. Wm. McLeod, a highly esteemed resident, of Ethel, which took place Wednesday morn- ingg. She was a daughter of the late John Lamont of Grey township, her maiden name being Mary 3. Her husband survives. The date of the funeral was not known when THE POST went to press as a telegram was awaited from relatives. EASTER PROIIIOTION.–Jr. IV to Sr. IV. Honors – Margaret McDonald. Pass–Blake Howlett, Rhea McLel- land, Iema Mitchell, Willie Dane, Leslie Pollard. Sr. III to Jr. IV.– Honnes–Leonard Kreuter. Jr. I1I to Sr. III.–Honors – Myrtle McKee, Willie Mitchell, Lilie Sanders, (Ella Mitchell, Mervyn Eckmier,) Pass– Lloyd Dunbar, Ruby Cleaver. Sr, II to Jr. III.–Total marks 700. Honors 525, Pass 420. Honors– Elinor Engler 539, Audrey Bremner 526. Pass–Walker Mitchell 454, Bur- ton McDonald 440, Edythe Dane 433. Jr. II to Sr. 1I.–Total 650, Hennes 448. Pass 390. Pass–Jenuie McKee 475. Recontnended– Frank Flond, Annie Wood, Ed, GUI, I to Jr. II.– Total 390. Pass 234. Honors 293.– Honors–Enri Bowes 829, Ralph Me. Donald, 317, Hanley Eck,nier 313, Pearl James 807. E, IO'IOLELLAND, J. HARDY, Teachers. Morris Hiorim r mall price paid for eggs at Brussels Produce. Emporium, R.'111oneoe Other Morrie news on page 5. Township Council will meet next Monday, A Ford touring oar has been pur- chased from S. Carter, Brussels, the local agent, by Wm. 1Vilkinson, 4th 11110, Tenders are asked by Morris Com- eil for the construction of the McNeil Drain, They will be dealt with next Monday afternoon at the Council meeting. Next Sunday afternoon a special Easter Soug service will be held in the 3aelcaol church, commencing at 2.80 o'clock, A gnnd program will be pre- sentetl including address by pastor, Rev. Me McCormick. The tip-top draft stallion of James rimer, 6111 line, has been sold at a gond price tp J. D. Hall, Southern Al- berta, who is shipping a car of heavy horses and Short Horn rattle to the West, Gond price was paid. Archie Kerr left on the 25th of March with a car of horses and set- tler's effects for Tuxford, Sask., where he has a half section of land, His son hugh, is going to work the farm at hone. Last Monday afternoon Chris. Rogerson, Lot 12, Cote 8, held an Asta- tine Sale of Farm Stook, with F. S. Scott, Brussels, as Auctioneer, After- noon turned out very disagreeable on account of the snow storm. The proprietor is con tinning on the farm and sale was a reduction one. PnoltorION EXAMXNAT.toes. –The following is the result of bhe Promo- tion Examination held March 29th and 80tH in S. S. No. 4, From Jr. IV to Sr. IV. Total 750 ; honors 502 ; CAN 450.–Helen Scott 609, Edna huell 581, Cora Mo0ntchenn 558, From Sr. III to Jr. IV. Total 825 ; honors 619; pass 495.–Harold Smith 657, Prom Jr. III to Sr. III. Total 750 ; hotline 583 ; pass 456.–Barry White 819, Garven Smith 585. From Sr, 11 to Jr. IIT. Total 725 ; honors 544 ; pass 435.–Velma Mc0utchnon 602, ,Tack South 585, Charlie Smith 569, Ella Tliueli 538, Bane Dunn 480. From Pt. It to Jr. II,–Erle Parish, Leonard Parish, Verna White. From Primary to Pt. TI,–Margaret Thnoli, Laura Ma0titcheon, Editli Parieh. Ieaner, MONAD, Teacher, Car Load of �;ddlings o Elour For Sale Car expected this week. Prices reasonable off the oar. Not necessary to be a member of Far- mer's Olub to buy this feed, Car Western Oats expected soon Apply to– w. R. Broadfoot Phone 516, R. It No. 4, Brussels Tile Engel, of Hastings, Mich„ was visiting relatives and friends in thie locality during the past week. He came to attend the funeral of his brother, Conrad Engel, of Grey town- ship, who was buried last Saturday. Mr. Eugel lived for years In Brussels before removing to Michigan. His wife was formerly Miss Edith Rozell, sister to Mrs. H. J. Manning, of this township. Michigan evidently agrees well with the visitor. ENGINEER BOSMAN KILLED,– The cad news was received last Tuesday by Harry Bosman, 2nd line, that bis brother John, who is a locomotive engineer, running from Broadview to Brandon, was killed on Monday. Particulars were not given. It is 25 years since deceased went West but he is well remembered in this locality as a fine fellow. Mrs. Bosman is a daughter of Joseph Sellers, 1st line, who with 2 sons (both of whom are in the trenches in France) and 2 daugh- ters survive. The family reside in Brandon, Engineer Beeman was 55 Years of age and is a son of the late Edward and Mrs. Bosman, olcl reel - dents of Morris, and a brother to Mrs. Jno. Lake, Grey township, Many old friends heard the news with deep re- gret and tender sympathy to those so suddenly bereaved. Grey 8,0x1107 cash price paid for eggs at Brussels Produce Emporium. R. TnotteON. Council meeting was held last Mon- day. Several weddings are said to be on the tapir; before Dominion Day wheels round. Cuthbert and Mrs. Hutchinson were at Atwood Thursday of last week at- tending the last sad rites in the burial of Mrs, Andrew Stevenson, whose de- mise has caused many a regret. W. M. S. Thank -offering service will be held in Union Methodist church next Sunday afternoon, the pastor, Rev. J. W. Johnson preaching the annual sermon to this organization. Alex, Smith, formerly of Grey township, cousin to Oliphant Smith, 5th Con., has entered the naval ser- vice at Esquimalt, B. O. He is a son of the late Alex. Smith, of Stoughton, Sask. Don't forget the Auction Sale of Farm Stock, implements, &c., at Juo. Mitchell's, 10th Con., Friday after- noon of this week. He has sold the farm to R. L. McDonald hence sale will be without reserve. List in another column. Over 400 bushels of seed oats, 0. A. C. No, 72, have been sold by Andrew Lamont, 10th Oou., this Spring, at $1.00 pet bushel and more asked for. Guess ib pays to advertise all right and also to grow good stuff. A Patriotic Social will be held 111 Union Church, 11th Oon„ uext Mon- day evening, 91,h inst. First class pro- gram will be presented and a cordial invitation is extended. Admission 25 cents ; children 15 cents. Roderick and Mas. McLeod left Sat- urday for the West. They will visit friends in Drayton and Toronto en - route. Mr. McLeod has rented his farm to his sonde -law, J. M. Goforth, and will spend the Summer in the West. Pte. Cecil McKinnon, eon of Mae. Hugh McKinnon, has gone overseas with the Lalnbton Co, Battalion. He is in the Paymaster's ofdce. It was expected he would have got home for a few days but he was unable to do so on account of the rush, we hope he will be guided and guarded as he does his duty for King and Country. SOHOot REPORT. -Following is the result of the promotion exams, in S. S, No, 4, Grey. Names arranged in order of merit. Sr. IV.–Eva Bal- four. Jr, IV.–Willie Balfour, Fred, McOutcheon, Evelyn Holt, Margaret McEwen, Edna Hamilton, Alphaeus King. Sr. IIL–Gertrude Payn. Jr, 1II.–Sibyl King, Ben Hayden, Cecil Payn, Pearl Jacklin, Tilde Ballingall, Katie Jacklin. Pt. I.–Walter Hamil- ton, Ruth McAllister, Clifford McAl- lister, Rorie Sailing, Peter Ballingall, Clifford Jacklin, Willie Parka, Prim- er.–Maggie Hayden, Mary Ballingall, JEAN E. GLUTTON, Teacher, PROMOTIONS,–The fallowing is the report of the Easter Prnmotiou Exams. of S. S. No. 1.–Sr. IV.–Ex- aliened in all subjects except Hygiene and Nature Study.–Muriel Hoover 70, Russel Grant '74, Jessie Miller 70, Willie Miller 48, Willie Perrin 47. Sr. XII.–Exattiined in all subjects.–Bert- ram Hemingway 67, Ernest Cnchrane 60, Jr. IIL–Norman Honver 86, Mar- jory Hoover 78, Muriel McNair 54, Margaret Alcock 51, Si'. II. -Examin- ed in all eubjecte.–Elva Hemingway 79, Roy As.kin 65, Lena,Miller 61, Arnold McNair 57, Ida Cochrane 29. Se. 1.–Total 3110 ; pass 234; honors 292,–Ethel Davidson 861, Johnny Per- rie840, Kenneth Tyyreman 823, Pri- mer Class–George Davidson and Carl Hemingway excellent, Clifford Ai - bock fair, Average attendance 18.8. Full reports of all students will bo emit to the pareute, JESSIE M. MH212120, Teaober, Hugh A, Henry and family have moved from Grey township to the 101.11 Con, of Morningtou, where we hopo they will do well, They have thegood wishes Of 1 h many old friends in this locality, The well located 100 mere farm of J. Jermyn, Lot 8, Coli. 9, was bought this week, by Fletcher Roe, of Brits - eels, South, Price said to be $0,500. Immediate possession is secured. Year's ago Mr. Roe lived on the same line. We wish hint success in his new investment. Mr. Jerutyrt will take a rest from farm work as blra, Jerre We health ie very poor. She is in Toron- to r to where clic underwent a couple of operations and is still receiving Great- ment, FINE Sates—The Dispersion Sale of heavy horses and Short Horn and grade cattle held by Archie llislop, 14th Oon., last Tuesdes?afternoon was well attended and was a marked suc- cess. F. S. Scott was Auctioneer and the bidding was lively and good figures realized. 3 mares and 2 young stallions averaged $295.00 ; 4 Short Horn cows averaged $405 and the 14 come sold averaged $132.00 ; J. D. Hall, Southern Alberta, infested $900 in horses and cattle. Sale total- led $8,500. A fine brood mare belong- ing to Mr. Hislop, died of paralysis the day before the sate after a sliort illness. Her mate brought 8320 Tues- day afternoon, Both are from the imported mare owned by the proprie- tor. CoNRAD ENGEL PASSES AWAY.– Many in this community were greatly surprised Thursday of last week to hear of the demise of Conrad Engel, who lived on Lot 9, Con. 13. He was only seriously ill a week but the com- bination of troubles had ton strong a hold to let go. He died at, 6.30 o'clock Thursday morning, aged 59 years and 11 months, Mr. Engel was born in Waterloo County but came to Gray township when a youth. Ile was united in marriage with Miss Annie Menzies 24 years ago and she and 5 sons, (Archie, Malcolm, William, Robert and Ross) all at home survive, Deceased also had 3 brothers, (Valen- tine and Andrew in Virginia, U. S., and John in Michigan) also three sis- ters (Mrs, Wm. Kenny, Fulton, N. Y. ; Mrs, John Little, Shannortville, Ont. and Mrs. John Dark, 9111 Con. Grey.) The funeral took place Satur- day afternoon from the home,/where deceased had lived for the past 11 years, Rev, Mr. McCulloch conduct- ed a suitable service and interment was made in Brussels cemetery. Mr. Fogel was a hard working man who enjoyed the friendship of a wide circle of friends who Will sympathise with the family in their bereavement. Walton 0>,R of Corn, 200 bushels of Barley and 600 bushels of Oats for sale. 0. H. Hamm, Walton Elevator. St. George's church vestery meeting will be held next Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Auction Sale of Farm stock and grain at Howard Dougherty's, Lot 18, Con. 14, McKillop, Tuesday next at 1 p. RED CRoss.–Report of Walton Red Cross Union for the month of March : –Proceeds of Teas, $121,75 ; Dona- tions from McKillop Council, 512(1.05 ; Grey Council, $50.00 ; Bethel choreh, 21 pairs socks ; Walton Methodist church 21 pairs socks ; sale of Red Cross quilts, $3,10 ; balance over from February, $151.89. Total, $452.79, Expenditure, 5299.59; balance on hand, $153,20. Belgrave East Wawanosh Council will meet here Tuesday of next week. Last week Leonard Wheeler left for the West. We wish him success, Miss Belle McOrea blas gone on a visit to her sister in the \Vest. \Ve wish her a pleasant time. Word has been received that Rev. J. J. Hestia, a former pastor of Knox Church, Belgrave, and Calvin church, East Wawanosh, and for the past 7 years at Ladner, 13. 0., has resigned his charge and with Mrs. Hastie, ex- pects to leave 13. 0. for Sidney, Aus- tralia, sometime in April. Old friends here wish them success as they go back to old scenes. Clinton SCHOOL GIRL DROPS DEAD.– A sudden death occurred dere at noon Monday, when Miss Fahey Hellvar, eldest daughter of W. H. Hellyar, died ou het. Way home from the Collegiate Institute. When one block from the school and having hurried up a slight grade in the street, she fell unconscious on the sidewalk, anti was carried by D. S. aloft into his home nearby and the Herber im- mediately coiled, On examination the doctor stated that death had been instantaneous from heart failure, Fanny's death has cast a gloom over the whole town, as she was very popular among her schoolmates and the family is well known in this com- munity. PIANO COMPANY RE-OROetet$Ee, -- The Doherty Piano Company, Limit- ed, of Clinton, has been re -organized and the new company will be Itnowu as Doherty Pianos, Limited. Re- organization meeting took place here Monday and the officers appointed are :–\V, Jackson, Clinton, Presi' dent; H. R. Sharp, Clinton, Vice - President ; 0. H, Ivey, London, Sec - rotary ; and the same threat geni.le- rtlell are the Directors. Under the new management the business will he confined strictly to wholeeale, whore - as, the old company were both whole- sale and retail, with several retail branches in the West, which have note been diecontit, eee The company bas been doing a very extensive 'mei- nese and during the lest year has beets working overtime, hub even then were unable to fill the large unutber of orders. Bright prospects are be - Oases eleine eelerf'-t•'F•1.44.1 eteeen P+++.11 es Tiaoataro foundry 4. I Co. limited 'Fla Elam m Ontario H- -r 11 •e Between the ages of seventeen , as and forty-five, to learn ee 4' MOULDING, 4- t1. POLISHING. . t Pay laborers' wages to start and as t put you under competent in- ,t, . etructors and give every oppor- .g. 8• trinity to learn a good trade to a + * very short period. + .� This is an opportunity 4. 4.� d• ss. you should not miSteady employment guaranteed, , •1. Write, Telephone or Call. .t. •i•++.1•-1.9•4•'i'fi4•+++:•3.4-•1'•4••F•i••Fd-•4+.1. MOUNTING and fore the Doherty Pianos, Limited, and Clinton is proud of the institution which Fres been the backbone of the town fur more than a quarter of a century. Huron coots. The home at Dashwood of Joseph Link was completely destroyed by fire. E. Radford, Fordwich, has taken a position hi the Bank of Hamilton at Gerrie. Samuel Beavers has bought the L. illc'Teggart farm just North of Exeter, price being bti,471, Rev. Chas. Down, of Boharm, Seek:, is at Exeter owing to the serious ill- ness of his mother. Rev. Dadie, of Mitchell, gave a lecture on Luther and Liberty in the Dashwood Lutheran church. Ed. Burnie has sold his farm near Duugauuou to \Vm. Mole and has taken over Mr. Mole's property on the deal, Miss Kate Scott, daughter of Post- master Scott, Clinton, left to join a party of nursing sisters and proceeded overseas. To hear Crediton farmers talk, beans will be the principal product this year. 00 and 100 acres for ono mats is a small Item. Sweet Bros. sold their 100 -acre farm, half a mile South of Exeter on the London road, to William Sweet, for the stun of $10,000, Directors of Exeter Agricultural Society decided to give a special list of prizes for farm and garden products grown by school children. Some time during Saturday night Mr, Hanlitl's store, Centralia, was broken into nod several dollars in casli was taken from the till. Airs. W. Lane, Goderieh, has return- ed from Detroit, where she had been visiting at the home of her son, Dr. Charles Lane, since Christmas time. Three foreigners were up before Police Magistrate W. D. Sanders, Exeter, charged with trading in town without it license, Each were fined $20.00. W. L. Kelly, Goderieh, has resign- ed the oflee as issurer of mar- riage licensee, and H. T. Edwards, of tbs Balmoral Cafe, has been appoint- ed in his stead. Rev. S. F. Sheep's many Exeter friends will ire pleased to know that he is making continued progress in regaining his health after his recent critical examination in Toronto hospi- tal. Miss Mabel Cudmore second daugh- ter of K. and Mrs. Cudmore, of Hen- eall, who has been in New York city taking 1t post graduate course in the Poly -Clinic hospital there, received a tummissiou to go 0110000112 011 service and was home for a few days before leaving. Gunner John E. T. Musgrave, sot of 111e late Rev. P. Musgrave, of Me- Killopt, and of Mrs, Musgrave, Toron- to, who enlisted with the 67% Univer- sity Batter , is now engaged as chem- ist for the Dritielt Government in the lnituufaet.nre of explosives at Gretna Green, England. The many ftieucls of Corporal Grant McNeil, eldest son of Rev. J. McNeil, formes, minister of St. Andrew's church, Bayfield, will be pleased to hear that lie has landed in Canada and his wounds are 1101 of a serious nature. Wend has recently been re- ceived front airs, McNeil, that beyond a stillness in one knee which may or may 001 be permanent, he is as well as ever, in spite of many marrow es- capes and many hardships. He was buried 6 times and when the accident occurred which fivaliy ended his sol- diering he and a chum were lying in a shell hole testing, when a shell sud- denly fell near them, blowing his companion to atoms and burying Mr. McNeil beneath the debris, His gun et'ew Wail Wiled Out and he himself dog out just in time to save his life. One eye was alunost torn cut and for weeks the t'yeball was black, but Won- derful to tell not only is his eyesight completely restored but there is no sear except a engirt one beside the eye. Idr is to undergo hospital treatment fur 3 months and if at the end of that time his knee ie still stiff he is to be finally discharged, Mre. E. Holmes, St, Catharines, who recently celebrated her 83rd birthday with a gathering of the members of her family, wee for many years a well known resident of Clin- ton. 3. Hicks while at the Elimvilie store was caught in a thunder storm. The lightning was very severe and Mr. Hick's horse was injured so badly it had to be token to Mr. Wild's stable, where it will remain until it gets bet- ter. THE BTANBABB BANK Chas. H. E,asson Succeeds the Bate G. 0. echolfiold, as 0onoral Manager. At a meeting of the directors of the Standard Bank of Canada last week Charles H. Hasson was appointed to the position of General Manager to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late General Manager, Geo. P. Scholfield. The new General Manager was born in Bridgetown, N. S., in 1871, and entered the Bank of Nova Scotia there at an early age, He was suc- cessively Manager of that bank at Ot- tawa, St. John, N. B., and Winnipeg. In 1912 Mr. Hasson became General Manager of the Bank of New Bruns- wick, a position he held until the amalgamation of the Banks of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in 1913. He then became Toronto Manager of the Bank of Nova Scotia. In 1916 he again left the Bank of Nova Scotia, this time to become Vice -President and Treasurer of Brown's Dopper and Brass Rolling Mills, Limited, of Tor- onto. Brussels Council The monthly meeting of Brussels Council was held last Monday even- ing. All members present. Reeve presiding. Minutes of regular and special meet- ings read and approved. Following accounts were presented : F. R. Smith, miscellaneous.. $ 1 20 R. Dockets, wood 3 50 Jas. Thuell, streets 60 Anderson Bros., streets........,2 00 A. T. Currie, Hall ,,.. 1 75 W. A.. Lowry, lease of ground for water tank, 8 years12 00 R. Oliver, salary 40 00 Moved by S. Wilton, seconded by G. A. Best that accounts be paid. Carried. Letter was read from Tarvia Com- pany as to prices for oiling Turnberry street, 1,000 gallons at 12 cts, or 5,000 gallon tank at 9 eta. No action was taken although the subject lead into a discussion as to work on streets, gravel, &c. Councillor Wilton suggested pur- chase of gravel pit if a satisfactory price could be secured. Council will enquire, Letter from Hydro -Radial asking for annual membership fee of 510,00 from Brussels. On motion of Walker and Fraser ib was ordered to be sent so that Brussels may have representa- tion at Central meetings or Oonven- tions if so desired. Alfred Baeker asked permission to enclose a portion of Frederick street, opposite his poultry yards, to keep fowl in enclosure while South yards are Summer failowed to kill wild carrot. Would remove fence any time Council desired. Request was granted as no one is incon- venience thereby as that part of street is not in use. It was moved by G. A, Best, second- ed by D. Walker whereas application is being made by the Canadian In- dependent Telephone Asso. for an amendment of the Dominion Railway Act so as to insure to all Telephone systems, both local and Municipal, long distance charges without any surchargo or compensation for alleged loss of business and whereas that this Municipal Oouncil, of the village of Brussels, in the Co. of Huron, do here- by urge upon the Dominion Parlia- ment that such amendment be made in the interests of the people and that our local member be requested to use his best iufiuence to bring about said amendment, Carried. There was a chat over the question of pool room, butcher and cigarette licenses and payment of same, Con- stable Oliver being quizzed as to the manner By -!awe were complied with, Question of Fire Limit By -Law and three cases of unpaid taxes also came up for review. Caretaker Oliver asked for an in- crease in his salary. After eomo dis- cussion the matter was left over to next meeting. Council then ad- journed, Canadian News BIG Flax.–Fire of unknown origin at sr o'clock, Friday night, destroyed the Canadian plant of the Chalmers Motor Compauy, located in Ford, The loss is placed at quarter of million dollars, fully covered by insurance, There were sev- eral narrow escapes to firemen from fall- ing walls, but no person was seriously hurt, The Chalmer plant, a branch of the parent concern lu Detroit, was established about 7 months ago and employed about 120 men, 11 occupied a brick and steel building two stories in height on St. Luke's road with a front- age of loo feet and depth of 310 feet. No person teas at work in the plant at the time the fire was discovered on the second floor by a watchman, and before the eretuen reached the scene the entire building was wrapped in flames. The fire departments of Windsor, Walker- villo and Ford did splendid service, but tbo nature of the material in the build- ing made it almost impossible to do more than check the flames, which for a time threatened the lumber yard of the Fisher -Body Company nearby. The flames were under control at midnight.