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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1917-4-12, Page 1VOL. 45 NO, 41 X.50 Per Aiauuti iia Acivccvice New Advertisements Prod groin -J. Dickson. Pay up -A, T. Currin. Ie rens-I 0 Richards, 1e)-nl-G.P. Mountford, No nor -Gustave Bisbaok. Meat prides-Bnekor Bros. now. fur sale -M. (. Cardiff. lIonviceienning-F, R. Smith. flog strnye L -Ii, J. Manning. Pion hurl treed -J. McNahb. N,gt,ns for hatching -W. S. Soot[, Chevrolet -Ampul & McDonald. Concoct program -P, R, Mullteron, t is:[;Iict t tints Leadlsury Miss J, McOlay visited at the home of D. Boyd for a few clays. Miss Minnie Dundee, Toronto, visit- ed at the parental home recently. She has returnrci to the city. Margtlarite Balfour has not been well for a few weeks, We hope she will soon be free from her nervous trouble, The in'u y friends of Mise J. Mc- Gaviu were pleased to see her home even after her Oollege course at Guelph. The folk here welcome Mr, and Mrs. Hulley into their midst and at the seine time wish them prosperity on the fared. We regret to report Mr. Boyle is on the sick list with kidney trouble. Ho will he well cared for by his sister, Mrs. Driscoll. Rev. Mr. Craik preached a fine Eas- ter sermon at Bethel church Sunday afternoon from the text "01 grave where is thy victory P" Alf. Jeffrey, Montreal, "was a recent visitor• aL Walter Swallows. Be spent a pleasant time with hie younger brother, John, who works for Mr, 5 wallow, Wroxeter Bunn Cate for Bale. No.72 0. A. C. Price $1,00 per Wallet. Ar,sx, McBsncnaa, R. R. No. 2, Wroxeter. Wm. Goldner was a holiday visitor at Listowel, • Clifford White left for Harriston on Monday where he has a position. Mrs. W. Patterson spent several days recently with relatives at Hem - set, Meter flowers were very suitably arrenged in the different churches here on Snnday. Misses Grace Stocks, Cassie .Harris and Della Rutherford, Toronto, spent the week end here, A. A, and Mrs. Lamotby and little daughter returned on Monday from a few days visit in Toronto. Duncan Cameron, Grand Valley, who has been visiting Iris sister, Mrs. F. Davey, is ou the sick list. J. Kalbfieisch, Milverton, was a visitor with his daughter, Mrs. 0 Reis, last week. Miss Cassie McDougall, Mt, Forest g r , visited over Sunday with het parents, Alex, and Mrs. McDougall Miss Annie Mimeo and Ashton Moe - risen, of Hamilton Normal School, are home for the Easter vacation. Merton Howe turd son, Dunnville, and Miss Beatrice Howe, Leamington, are visiting their father, Geo. Howe. The Recl Cross Circle has arranged to have a honorous musical cnoedy entitled "The New Mistletoe", present- ed by Brussels talent in the Town Hall here on the evening of May 4th. Misses Bessie Lovell, Ilamnilton ; Pesti Kaake, White River ; Lulu and Clara Rutherford, Toronto ; and Eleanor Hamilton, Mt, Forest, teach- ers, aro spending the Easter holidays at their homes here. Pte, Alex, Rasmussen was home this week on his final leave before go- ing overseas. Alex, enlisted in Toron- to last Fall with the 234th Batt. Hir many friends here wish hint a safe voyage and hope he will return in doe course unscathed when the final vic- tory for Right has been won, Bluevale G. FRYATT MOUNTFORD, 7. Mus., L.O.M. Organist of Knox Church, Kincardine • Local reprsesntattve of Landon, (Ent(.) College of Mesio ; visits Biuevnls on Fridays, Lessoin. on Plano, Violin .and Voice culture, Address Box 11, Kincardine School re -opens next Monday. Fall wheat does not look any too good. John Geddes, Belgrave, spent a few clays with Rnht. Shaw, Geo, Mowbray has moved his family here from Whitechurch. Thos, Stewart received a car of Portland cement this week. Miss Laura E. Holmes spent the holidays at her home in Petters. Mrs, Andrew Iiolmes is on the sick list. We hope she will soon be o.k. Mr, and Mrs. Watt, Wingham, spent the week end with Mrs. Snell. Misses Bernice Shaw and Flo. Aitchison were home for the holidays. Mrs,' Nellie Burgess spent a few clays this week here with her mother. Mrs, Milton Smith and Master Ross are at present visiting relatives at Toronto. Geo, Greenway, H. Sinnamon and Wm, McMichael were home for the Easter holidays, Over 50,000 worth of hogs were shipped from the station here last Tuesday and Wednesday, Mrs. Robb Shaw received the sad news of the death of her youngest sister, Mrs. Zetterstrnm at Roissevain ancl she and her sister, Mrs, R. Nichol- son, left Tuesday morning to attend the funeral. ncert Tower tall , Brun Ps Friday ev'gl ApriP 2 UNDER DIRECTION OF P. R. MULHERON ±1$ PROGRAMME Part I 1 OPENING CHORUS "March of the Men of Haeleoh" Barnhy 2 PIANO DUETT "Merry Wives of Windsor" Otto Nicola' MISS M. JONES MR. MULHERON 3 VIOLIN SOLO "Concerto" De BerIot MISS MAUDE BUSOHLEN 4 READING Selected MISS MABEL McDONALD 5 SOLO "With Verdure Olad" from "The Creation" Haydn MISS V. WALKER 6 OII,ORtJS "Soldiers' Chorus in Faust" Gounnd 7 VIOLIN SOLO "Patriotic Memories" Edwards DIISS BUSOHLEN 8 SOLO "Mavis" Oraxton MR, F. H. GILROY it READING "Through the Flood" from Bonnie Brier Bush MISS McDONALD Ian McLarcu Part II 3 O1101.1US "Hail Smiling Morn" (By request) Spoffo'th 2 VIOLIN SOLO Seleetecl MISS BUSOHLEN 3 READING "Sally Ann's Experience" M.ISS McDONALD 4 PIANO SOLO "Pit(,iiotie Medley" (By request) MR. MULHERON 5 VIOLIN ,SOLO Selected 111ISS BUSCHLEN 6 SOLO "When My Ships Conte Sailing Homo" Doral MI5. GIL• ROY 7 READING "A Smith Sermon" MISS MCDONALD 8 VIOLIN SOLO "Fhtale" fano "William Tell" Rossini MISS BUSOHLEN 9 CHORUS "Ruseiatt National ilyrnn" Lwoff "GOD SAVE THE KING 1" Plan of Reserved Seats opens at Fox's Drug Store on Saturday, i4th Inst. BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1917 IV, H. KERR, Proprietor Mete A.vLhtu' Shaw spent a few days I h, week with relatives at Toronto, N,•>.r Smnley Rev. G. J. herr, Ger- rie, or- w u v 11 c educt the services in the 11 cin dial Ohurch. Auc sew Holmes received it telegram Mona ty etatiug that his son, Harold, wits severely wounded, receiving gun- shot wounds in head, back, legs and urine, Elis runny toenail here wish frim a speedy recovery, Belgrave Lieut. R. Ferguson was hozne from Windsor for Amster. Rev. Me, Budge, Hamilton, was calling 0u relatives and old friends. Miss Grace Ferguson, assistant Superintendent of Niagara Falls Gen - oral hospital, was home for Easter hol'ditys, Mrs. (Dr.) Guildfoyl, London, is visiting at the manse. The Dr, is at Salonika with the Army Medical 1,01118, Mrs, Turnbull, mother of Mrs, (Rev.) A, M, Moyle, is back from a prolonged visit with friends in the United States. After it holiday visit with her nep- hew and nefee at Hamilton Miss Jen- nie Budge is back to Belgrave and bac taken up housekeeping again. The Patriotic Society wish to acknowledge with thanks, a donation of 5:5,00 from Robt, McGuire. Society shipped this month to Hyman Hall, London, 10 shirts and 30 pair of socks, Next Monday Nelson Higgins will commence) teaching school at Bayfield to finish nut the term. Mrs. Higgins will accompany him. He is a good toucher and we wish him a successful time, Leat Sabbath evening Rev, Mr. Pari by preached a fine sermon in the Methodist: Church on "The walk to En nnau=:." Easter Music was well sou:;.; by the choir and Mrs. 0, B. �Vill:insou and hiss May Hopper rendered a choice duet. The annual Easter Thank -offering of the W. Mr 5, of the Methodist chutch was held Tuesday afternoon. Pastor gave an excellent address on "Woman's place in the world". Mrs. 0. Procter contributed a practical reading no "The woman who was al- ways going to join." Web rendered enlos were sung by Misses Margaret Procter and May Hopper, with Miss Edna Scandrett as accompanist, Mrs. W. Pr'ncter, Pres,, gave appropriate remark's on Eastertide. A generous offering was received, ,SPLENDID Tisix.-A large gathering Wtte held at the home of W. H. and Mss, Ferguson, 5th line Morris. Tues- day night of last week at which was represented some 60 of the friends and neighbors of the locality who took ad- vantage of the occasion to pay their reslleces and do honor to their son, Sapper J. Ferguson, D. S., who was hoore of his last leave from Ottawa where lie has been training for some months prior to going overseas. The evening was bright, the weather be- ii,g all that could bo desired permit - tem. all the numbers of the various families interested to attend. Selec- tion; were ;given on the vonephone doming the reception and comfortable arrangement of the guests, Richard Prnettar, Councillor of the local War siereiliary, called the gathering to leder and in a few well chosen intro- ductory remarks explained the object t,f the gathering and he then M- ee, elrs, Taylor to the chair. The 5...t manlier en the program was an a -id ,,.s, which was well read by Theme. Bell, as follows :- i=..5 i':'NIL GORDON FERGUSON. DEAR 6001',;.- We, ynue friends and tree 0)n•rs, ale gathered here to -night, with fi','iege of pride and regret. eVe he;v,, learned of your call to over- sea., duty and as we realize that part- ing .mum come to us all, out. earnest piety:e le that the kindest blessings of the,thiighty may rest on you in that far, distant land, We alt admire the stale' yon have taken in enlisting to serve' your King and Country, and alarou;;h we ate severed for a time, reule:eller your friends will not forget you rod are holing that the time will ene>: come whet) all Nations shall be aL 1':•v,•,t. As a small token of the •est.' •:n'n whielt you Oro held in this locntily, we piesent you with this tveietearth, not for its value, but as 1..minder 01' the kindly spirit in oh),•h tt is given, May you be blessed ,o y,"n,l health and spared to return 0., >,o 1'O'in val'e and sound, is the see, n vi ni' ri feuds, Signed on be- ef 1 h.• friends and neighbors. b Pi;nc'Ttste t5"nncill0n• War A uxiliat'y eV. d, Nlouor.so n, Pres. Local Branch The p, •oolatinn was made by Mil- dred Ru - sell, Watch is a gold case midi one ut handsome design.• Reci- pient mode a short but suitable reply, 1iant:J ugatll who bad responded and ,tnjtrec ated the epit•it which prompt- ed the necasion. A0 impromptu pro - et en, ,vee then rendered which cell - 41141 c..1 of an aide address by G. W. Ni.'lteleon, which Was sincelc and pointed, He enlarged upon the im- ltort.anue of the occasion, the honor which we bear and Lho pride) which is ours in nue young snlclio'. Too mach h"nor NE MO1 be paid to our heroes, with hese wishes that lie may soon rettree again safe and sound with duty well done. Those called on for sp ,e:hee wet'e James Anderson, W, 11. Armstrong, Mrs. Joseph Clegg, F',lwin Armstrong; Mrs, Vancamp, Janis Michie, James Russell and Samuel McOnrcly. The first two men, tinned having sons at the front wish- ed to be excused. Those responding expressed good wishes, Mr. McOurdy in strong, clear Levine etnphasised the thought that there is nothing too stood fora Moldier, There was MUSIC llnre. V)olin eelertions by J. T. 1;.•)l tu',l Dltitnli,• ; 51011)11 and organ in - 1 001.1 >t>tl by RiellardrPeocter;lVlotor 'Venlig on his liar mnnirit ; vocalinum- b, rw by .Amies ''realer, Charlie 'Cote, Mee. ,tllehin and Mtu•y Cole, Nora Vancamp, Nellie and Violet Anderson Carload of Bran .., ... $1 90 at car Shorts 195 " Middlings ... 2 10 " Feed Flour ... 2 70 " Recleaned Oats u„ge So Car expected last of this Week, Alfa Baeker Phone 5 Brussels and Elizabeth Ferguson. Rousing choruses by the pupils of No, 5 school. Accompanists were Maud Bell, Mrs. Taylor, ElizaeProcterl and Miss Speir. National Anthem brought the pro- gram to a close. A bounteous lunch provided by the guests was served with specially prepared coffee, which all enjoyed. A variety of games and social chat was indulged in by old and young, while in the cosy corners old friendships were renewed and ex- changed which will not soon be for - g gotten. In spite of the gloom which enshrouds occasions of this kind on account of the uncertainty of life of those going out, a pleasant evening was spent which was largely due to the goodwill; and geniality which prevailed among those present. "Lodgers taken in” was the title of the play presented by ten of our young people in the Foresters' Hall, Thursday evening of last week, under the auspices of tete Patriotic Society. Weather and roads were not the best but the play was given before quite a large and enthusiastic audience. The stage decorations added much to the success of the play, Each Member of the; cast did exceptionally wells The characters were taken as follows :- Gerald Majilton, John Stewart ; Mrs. Gerald Majilton, Edna Scandrett ; Felix Hopper, Charlie Johnston ; Ben- jamin Badpay, Harold Work ; Prof. Cornelius Crusty, H. Kirkby ; Tom Trumpet, Alias Frederick Vanderbool, Rev, Mr. Boyle ; Madge Beauclaire, May Hopper ; Timothy Thiniry, Neil McCrea ; !lira. Timothy Thiniry, Gre- ta Armstrong ; Alice Thiniry, Eujean Geddes. Rev, Mr, Parnaby gave a few introductory remarks and be- tween acts, Miss Jean VanNorman and M. Henry each rendered a solo in their usual good style, Mrs. Ernest Geddes was the accompanist. Pro- ceeds amounted to $91.00, Ethel DIiss Mary McLelland, from Strat- ford Normal, is at home. Another wedding or two are said to be on the progam before long. Miss Ella Hansuld, Ailsa Craig, ie spending her holidays at home. A. H. and Mrs. McDonald and son spent Easter in their home town, Wiarton. The Girl's Patriotic Club will meet at T. Vodden's Friday evening of this week at 7.30 o'clock. Archie McDonald was at Brucefield attending the funeral of the late Mrs. Fred, Dunlop, a cousin. Russel and Mrs. Love were Laster visitors with the formet's parents, W. H. and Mrs. Love. The Kreuter sale drew a large crowd to tawu on Saturday. Proceeds of sale totalled about $1,000, Mr. Hamilton, Lucknow, who bought 0. Raynard's place, moved here this week. We welcome him. C. Raynard has moved to the place where J. McLelland has been living and the latter has moved opposite the school. After a long tedious Winter Mrs. S. Ames is again able to be around, looking remarkably well for a person of her age. Miss Hannah Oorrah returned to her home at Woodstock after a vieit of 2 months with her sister, Mrs. D. Sanders. The cement and gravel are on the ground for the new basement of the Methodist church, Will commence work as soon as weather is favorable, Wedding bells rang merrily Wed- nesday in connection with the matri- monial alliance of W. E. Brown and Miss Stella G. Dunbar, Report next week. Jno, and Mrs. McDonald were in London over Sunday visiting their son, Pte. Stuart McDonald, as he is expected to leave for overseas this week, CARD of THANKS, -I wish to tender my best thanks to the neighbors and friends for their sympathetic words and ]rind deeds during Lhe illness and subsequent death of my wife. They were highly appreciated. Gratefully yours, Wm. MoLEon, There are a few pieces of Red Orme 'sewing at Mrs. Dilworth's yet and may be had for the asking. The .In- stitute is anxious to have it complet- ed SO that the bale may be shipped in April, Kindly call and Mrs, Dilworth wit give you what you want todo and help on this good work. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE, -The regular meeting of the Women's Inetituts will be geld at the home of Mts. A. H. Macdonald, Thursday, April 19th, at 2.30 o'clock, Topice, "Common sense applied to housekeeping," by Mrs,' Pollard ; "Labor saving devices," by Mrs, B. Barr ; recitation, Miss E. Chambers ; reading, Mrs, D. Sanders; roll Cali, quotations from Brownieg, A good attendance asked as there is Important business to be transacted, Mre, J, K. Brown has sold out ber interest in Ethel Cheese factory to leer son, Will., who has been manager of it since the death a of his father, 'We wish him first -plass swerves, Tem LATE Mao, McLEon. The funeral of the late Mrs, Wm. McLeod, of whose decease Tap Pose, made brief retention last week, took place last Friday afternoon to Mount Pleas- ant cemetery here and was largely at- tended, Rev. Mr. McCulloch conduct- ing the service. Deceased was born nn the homestead of her father, John Lamont. West of Ethel in 1874 and was consequently in her 431.d year, In 1903 she was united in marriage with her now bereft partner. In addi- tion to her husband she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Menary, Purvis, Man, ; Mrs. Carter, Toronto and Mee. T. Turnbull, Grey township and Nor- man on the homestead, Mrs, McLeod was beloved by everyone, Cheerful in disposition and always ready to help, She was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church and will be much missed. Pallbearers were, John, Archie and Alex. McDonald, Ivan Campbell and R, Barr. Friends were present from Listowel, Drayton, Moorefield and Toronto, Mr. McLeod and other relatives share in the sympathy of the community in their bereavement, Jamestown Mies Jean E. Clutton is spending the Easter holidays at her home near Goclerich. Misses Gertrude and Edith Ames were visitors with'the Misses Johnston 013 Sunday. S. J. and Mrs. Wright, Ethel, were visitors at the home of John McLen- nan on Sunday. Nelson Hayden attended the funer- al of his father, W. M. Hayden, Fer- gus last Friday. D. L. Strachan, Hanover, and Robt. Mc0osb, Pine River, were welcome visitors at the home of Mrs. Jno. Strachan. The former is a son and the latter a grandson. PETER GIBSON DECEASED. -An old time resident of this locality, in the person of Peter Gibson, passed away at his home in Hamilton, Ontario, Mouday of this week, aged 55 years. He leaves a wife and a son to mourn his loss. Mr. Gibson was born °on the let line of Morrie township and made hie home with the late Wm. Moses, hie uncle, during bis youth. He was the only brother of Mrs. le, J. Hoover, 9th Con., Grey township, who with Mt•. Hoover attended the funeral Wednesday of this week, which took place from deceased's late home, 100 Ontario avenue, Hamilton. Mr. Gib- son wawa fine man and will be favor- ably (remembered by the older folk in this locality, who will sympathise' with the bereaved in their sorrow. The cause of death was anaemia from which he had been ailing for the past year. He went to Hamilton when the first radial ran from that Pity to Beamsville and :has been with road until ill health prevented him [attend- ing to his duties as conductor, MoncriefF Last Sunday evening at the End- eavor Miss Ivah Speiran sang a choice solo. Miss Ella Struthers is visiting at her home during Easter vacation, She is employed by the J. D. Ivey Co., Toronto, Ont. Miss Lulu McDonald, teacher, spent the Easter holiday at her home in Stratford. School reopens next Mon- day. Gordon Whitfield is spending his Easter vacation at home, 13th Con, He is attending the Dominion School of Railroading in Toronto, taking up the art of Telegraphy and other lines of station work. Friday evening of this week Ed. Fulton and Wm, McPherson will go to Monkton to debate with Messrs. Burnett and McBeth on the question "Resolved that the Oonsolidated Schools are better adapted for advanc- ing the cause of Education than the present School 'system. Debate is under the auspices of the Patriotic Association. RECEPTION AND FAREWELL. - A banquet was given by a number of the prominent citizens and business men of Rodney, as a reception to the new manager of the Royal Bank, W, E. Hanley, formerly of this locality, and as a farewell to Mr, Zimmerman, the retiring manager. After an excellent supper had been partaken of toasts were proposed to our King and Em- pire, to the financial institutions, etc. Brief addresses followed the various toasts after which a pleasant evening WAS enjoyed by all present, closing with kind felicitations to the honored guests, PRESENTATION. -Pte. Elmer G. Mc- Kay, who has been taking signalling up at the special training school Ex- hibition Otunp, Toronto, in conjunc- tion with his Batt„ was home for Raster. Friday evening of last week his uncles, aunts and cousins of Mon - Orloff section met at the home of his parents, 14th Cone and presented hint with a purse of money, Arnold Mc- Kay read the address and Violet Mo - Kay presented the putse in the name of the relatives. 'Twos areal McKay gathering, Evening was spent in music, singing and games. Tho com- pany dispersed to (heir homes, wish- ing RItner n safe return, The Betts, lion for overseas had the call to pre- pare to go but later it was rescinded for the time being. Address was as follows :-Drealt Menem- We, your friends, have gathered to spend a social evening with you before you are called across the seas from where you have heard the call from the Motherland and have answered it by donning the khaki where many of our brave boys have gone, We hope yen will do your ditty tend trust that God Will pard you from every danger and that you may be spared to a safe Car of `j c1 Now of Ethel Stab' e I secured [hie ear when prices were down ural will be able to give a decided advantage to purchasers who unload from car Thursday and Friday of this week. Jno5 cAlabb Phone 4311 return to us. We tisk you to accept this puree by which you may re- member your Pokily-. a. tI+ .erieff. Signed in behalf of !can' t,.lntices, Arnold and Violet 11eKoy, Waitort Oen of Cont, 800 bn'rheis of Barley and 00u bushels of Oats for sale - 111 1>nnosn, 'Welton Elevator. We are glad to see Mrs, Hugh Ful- ton out again after het• serious illness of the past three months. Mrs. James Craik, mother of the Methodist paste)', has returned home to Thamesville after air extended visit at the Parsonage. Walton lted leve s worker. inc ear.. Lately busy folk ..n.' 5.1,1111 ho lieve- theee motto was-- N > reseation of labor until cessation of war. Easter services were held in the Methodist church last Sunday morn- ing. The pastor had for his theme, "0 1 grave whet'e is thy vitt ry +" Reserved seats for Concert given under the direct.i1' P. R. illulheton, at Brussels, cm Friday April 20th, will be on sale at W. G, Neal's store from 14th to 18th, See program elsewhere, Miss Jennie McGavin who arrived horns from McDonald College, Guelph, the end of Mer.'h, had her two friends, Miss Irene Davidson, Taranto, and Miss Hazel Richter, Hamilton, spend their Easter holidays with her. Work at Macdonald's [hill was sus- pended for some time on account of a bad break in the machinery, Mr, Macdonald had just got his men to work when the break occurred. The repairs will be rushed as there is plenty of work for the men this year. Next Sunday the pastor will preach a special sermon to the young people On Walton circuit on Self know- ledge, self reverence and self contra," Services at Providence at 11 a. ur., Bethel, 2.30 and Walton 7 p. m. Cordial invitation to the young folk. Regular meeting of Walton Wom- en's Institute will be held next Wed - nestle), afternoon in the A. 0. U. W. Hall at 3 o'clock. Topic "What wom- en in other countries have Sone along patriotic lines" will be introduced by Mts. Jas. Harris. There will also be a discussion on the subject. ENCOBBaoINi,-Thr annual Vestry meeting was held at St. George's church on Tuesday. Very atllo4ao• tory reports were prerente.l for the past year, 550 being in hued over all expenses, Guild has a meg egg of $72.00 after expending 5133 and $25 for Red Cross ; Young People's St ele- ty has 5711 00 in their treasury ani the Sunday School, $•115. Plans are teeing formulated for a renovation and itu- provement of the church and premie- rs. Wni. R. Stewart was reelected Rector's 'Mirage and Treasnu•er and Fred. Scarlett again chosen People's Warden. Sidesn>en are Richd, Hoy, Harold Bolger and Thos. Mose. Dele- gate to Synod, W. R. Stewart. St. George's church is to he congratulat- ed. Rev, R. E. Page is the esteemed rector. grey Public Schools re -open next bfon- day. Other Grey township news may be read ou page 5. Mrs, James Armstrong, 0th Ooi„ was visiting relatives and old friends at Auburn and loc,slity. Miss 011a Aznlst.'tom is home from Acton, where she is teaching school, for the Easter holiday, Last week Wm. Turmoil[, 3rd Con., received $100.75 foe 3 lige of a last Fall's litter. He get $15.25 per cwt. Ile ME.1XORtAM.-Iu s•u1 and hiving memory of our husband and father, Alexander Stewart, tvhn passed away on April 10th, 1915, aged '77 years and 8 months. Far and often our thoughts do wander To a grave not far away, Where they laid aur dearest husband and father Just two yeare ago to -day. WIFE, SON AND DAUGHTERS. MATRI1rONIAL.-A. quiet but pretty wedding took place tat the Methodist Parsonage, Ethel, Wedueeday after- noon of last week, when Rev. Mr, Johnson united in marriage bliss Florence May, only daughter of Al. here and Mrs, Whitfield, to George, youngest sun of 0. and Mrs. Michel, llth Con. of Grey. The bride, wlto was unattended, wore a becoming costume of Russian green serge, with a white satin blouse and white het with touches of green. Groom's gift to the beide was a sunburst of pearls and a handbag of steel, gold [mounted. Dir. and Mrs. Michel drove to Brussels where they took the afternoon train fol' a short trip Ln polnte Beet, They will take up residence 011 the Michail fine homestead and entnnellee mate tied life under moat favorable condi• tiers and with the hest wishes of a wide circle of relatives and friends for a long, happy and prosperous life. James Mopes, Oth Con., went to llantilton this week to attend the fun- eral t 1 of hie cousin the late Petr Gfb- , e bait Miss Jonnin Rands, who is on the teaching staff' of the Puhlie Schools at Toronto, is home for the holiday ar- riving Thursday evening of last week. (envier), eon of Rev. E. G. and Mrs. Powell, 01811012, is holidaying at the home of Chester and Mrs. Armstrong, IOLb Oon, The latter is Gordon's auntie. CA110 07!' TEANES,-We wish to ackuowledge the many kindneseee re- ceived during the illness and after the decease of wife and mother in the per - 5011 of Mrs, Hugh Cunningham. The deeds and words of sympathy were greatly appreciated we can assure you. YnurM Hung Ouserme eetu Atw Grulykeertme. CALLED TO ITER REWARII rove passed away to her rewatsl s y, 7th ince, the spirit of the 1'n,_' Mrs. Hugh Cunningham in her tee )t ..ear, Deceased was one of a Mae., iv, , is; mush missed in the hone alel '" in- munity, being an oblig;ng 1 , t> ,r, a kind and indulgent mother vie e a helpmeet whose Sarre a.ivier•5v:� al- ways e. help. She was b"ro Aug. 3rd 1807, and early fu 1.1' :10010 with, her parents, the late Wm. and Mary McLachlan to the farm nn w'>ich they fee so many years resided, 10th Con. of the township of Grey.. The other members of the MnLetr•vlan family were Mary, who died many years ago ; Robert, who died on the homestead and Mrs. R. K. Metheeold, Cranbrook ; the only surviving teem - her 0f the family and who will eeeee the sympathy of the neiglll er hue,i in her loss and loneliness. It, tine ',Ito Mane of the deceased there is left the hueband and son, Roy, who will be much sympathised with in their great loss, Mrs. Jas. Pearson. Grey town- ship, is a step -daughter. The deceas- ed bore with her sickness of a few weeks in the most uncomplaining and cheerful way, indicative of the strong faith in One who will save from the power of sin and death. For weeny yeare she was a faithful member of Otarnbrook Presbyterian church but since her marriage was eoumeeted with the Ethel Presbyterian co.1Gre- gation and on many occasions du. fug the passing year's witnessed to the dying love of a crucified and ripen Redeemer, She was married to her now bereft husband on New Years Day 1890. Funeral took plane last Monday afternoon to Mount Pleasant cemetery, Ethel, the services being in charge of her pastor, Rev, Dir, Mc- Culloch. Morris Read Morris news on page 5. Township Council met last Monday. Misses Robb are house for Easter vacation from their schools near Harriston. W. H. Maunders has returned to Idaho after a visit of a few weeks in this locality. Fall wheat is said to have come through the Winter quite favorably in most places. Miss Oora Speir was home from Toronto over Easter. She is a daugh- ter of James and Mrs. Speir, lith line. Ws are sorry to hear that Mrs. Simpson McCall, 7th line, is not very well but we hope she will soon regain her vigor. Misses Muriel and Helen Kerney, Guelph, have been enjoying the East- er holiday at the home of their uncle and aunt, James and Mrs. Speir. Harry Bosman and his mother went to Brandon, Manitoba, to attend the funeral of their brother and son, the late Engineer Bosman, wino wee killed last week. 3110. Mooney, 0th ]rue, who has been Val invalid for the past year or two, has not been even as web as usual during the past week his many friends will regret to hear. We are pleased to state that Wm, McCracken, 4th line, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia, is im- proving nicely now and will soon be as good as ever we hope. Sunshine Methodist church will bold anniversary services on Sabbath, 29th inst. At 2,30 and 7 p.m. Rev, Mr, Mc- Cormick, M. A., Blyth. will preach and a Male Quartette from Brweeele Methodist choir will, sing at both seer• vices. We are pleased to state that Mies Fannie, daughter of Jno, and Mrs. t.'lrasby, 2nd Line, Morris, who was operated on 3 weeks ago for '.p pendicitis, is making it good recovery and will soon be as well as ever we trust. David Erringtion, to former Mote risite, while assisting in cutting 'nod with a circular saw, had the. misfor- tune to have 2 of 3 fingers nearly seemed from his left hand by the saw. His home is near Dungannon now. We hope he will make a rapid re- covery, The Easter Song service given at the Jackson church last Sunday pass- ed off successfully and reflected credit an Mrs, Ray Fear, the choir loader and organist. Service was given by the choir and members of the Sunday School in song and story. Rev. Mr. McCormick gave a short timely ad• dress, The sad news was received of the demise of Mrs. Letterstrom, of Bois- sevain, Manitoba, wbo was formerly a resident of this township, her maiden name being Mies Refa Fraser, She went: West about 4 years ago. Fier health had not been good for Lhs past O months. She underwent an operas tion for appendicitis but other ail. merits followed sapping her vigor. Her sisters are Mrs. R. Shaw, Mrs. R, Riaholeon, Mrs. Jno, Geddes, and Mrs. Jim, Mustard, of Morris ; and Dh s, ,Tae. Robertson, Boiesevahn, thre brother also survives, Wine who le in the West, Old friends stere were very sorry to hear of Mrs, Letterstrom's demise,