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VOL. 43 a VO, 43
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BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1917
New Advertisements
Por sale—M. L. Cardiff,
Oar of esment—S. B. Cole.
Pent Selo—R, W. Ferguson,
Pigs for sale—J. P, McIntosh.
'housekeeper Wanted -'rem Pews.
House for sale—Mrs. H. MoArter.
Overland Automobiles—L. Kennedy.
Auction sale—Rohl. Anderson estate,
giiStr xt 11635
Goderich.
• J17DCFE Bove BURIED. --The funeral
of Judge Holt was held Friday after-
noon. A Masonic service was con-
ducted ab the house, after which the
body was taken to St. George's church
where the church of England service
was held. Rev. J. B. Fotlteringharn
and Rev, Mark Turnbull, former rec-
tors of the church, assisting the pres-
ent rector. Mr. Fotheringhans gave
a short sermon. He paid a glowing
tribute to the late Judge, who was
ever faithful to his church and fellow-
men. Pallbearers were :—D. McDon-
ald, Sheriff Reynolds, W. L. Eliot, M.
G. Cameron K. C., Ohas. Garcow, IC.
0., John Galt. Dudley Holmes,
ham and and Joseph Kidd of town, were
honorary pallbearers. Maitland
Lodge No. 33. A F. and A. M. march-
ed in a body and performed the last
sad rites ab the graveside.
Listowel
Early Saturday morning at the
residence of his brother-in-law, W. I1.
Roberts, 123 Waterloo street, Stret-
ford, Duncan D. Hay passed away.
Mr. Hay, who was in bis 49th year,
was a son of the late D. D. Hay, of
Listowel, where he was burn, He had
lived in the city for about 20 years,
up to a few years ago, when he went
to Winnipeg. While in the city he
was for some years Deputy Registrar
and was also connected with the
Frame & Fence Company. An
enthusiastic curler and bowler, he will
be well remembered by the local
sportsmen with whom he was very
popular. Mr. Hay had been sick for
about 18 months and underwent an
operation in Rochester about a year
ago. Besides his wife he is survived
by 3 brothers—Russell and Warren,
Listowel ; and W. J. Hay, Winnipeg ;
3 sisters, Mrs. Geo. Climes, Montreal ;
and Misses Lily and Elizabeth, Listo-
wel.
the hearty congratulations of a large
number of friends. Me. and Mee.
Felker will take up housekeeping in
their hone on Minnie street and will
be at home to their friends after May
15th,
Jas. On died in Turnberry in his
52nd year, The funeral left his late
residence, Lot7, Concession 5, Friday
to Bhtevale cemetery,
A. Concert was put on in the Town
Hall and the proceeds turned over to
the Byron Sanatorium in London for
the benefit of returned soldiers, who
are afflicted with tuberonlosis.
David Currie, of Wawanosh, who
left here with the Huron Battalion for
overseas, has been invalided home
from England, While overseas he
did duty as a guardsman. He was
also stationed in Scotland. He receiv-
ed an ovation on hie return horn and
was escorted to the Town Hall where
the M'eyor and Councillors congratu-
lated him on his safe return.
Fordwich
HOTEL, BLtoscsinlrert SHOP AND
STABLE DESTROYED,—Much damage
was done here Friday night when fire
broke Out in the aArlington Hotel,
burning the building to the ground
and spread to the blacksmith shop
and an adjoining stable, which were
both totally destroyed. Most of the
contents were removed before the fire
made much beadway. The cause of
,the flee is unknown, although it is re-
potted to have started after the elec.
trical storm. After strenuous efforts
with Lhe assistance of the ]Fordwich
Fire brigade, several other nearby
building were saved which otherwise
would have been destroyed.
W.n;gham
A new industry, a knitting mill,
backed by a New York company is ex-
pected to start operations here on
May lst, if satisfactory arrangements
can be made by the local Board of
Trade.
Fall grains appear fairly well at
present. Farmers are preparing their
niachluery for a ''big drive this
week, as the belief is held here that
the soil will be ready to be worked at
that time.
The members of the Epworth Lea-
gue of the Methodist church recently
met and elected their officers for the
ensuing year :—Hon, President, Rev.
J. W. Hibbert ; President, F. R.
Howson ; 1st Vice -President, bliss
Annie Barber ; 2nd Vice -President,
Mies Millie Turner ; 3rd Vice -Presi-
dent, Miss Blanche Bennett; 4th
Vice -President, W. H. Willie ; 5th
Vice -President, Miss Hilda Buchanan
and Miss Lottie Meridiem] ; Junior
League Superintendent, Miss Flo.
Imlay ; Corresponding Secretary, R.
Manuel; Recording -Secretary, A.
Donets ; Treasurer, W. McCool ;
Pianists, Miss May Lloyd aid Miss
Hazel Brandon ; representative to
District committees, J. M. -Graham,
WEDDED AT WINGHAie—A quiet
home wedding • took plane at St.
Andrew's manse, Wingham, at 5
o'clock on Tuesday afternoon of last
week, when Miss Janis% Perrie, eldest
daughter of Rev. D. and Mrs, Perri.,
became the bride of Harold Parker,
The bride was attired in a dress of
white voile and was given away by
her father, who also performed the
marillege ceremony. The Wedding
March Was played by Bliss Margaret
Porrie, sister of the bride. Only the
immediate relatives and friends were
present, The young couple will have
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GIVEN MANY GIFTS.—Billy Ander-
son, son of Rev. S. Anderson, of
Lambeth, formerly of Blyth, was the
recipient of many serviceable gifts on
the eve of his departure for overseas
on his appointment to a commission
in the aviation corps. Monday night
of last week a number of his chums
gathered at the borne of 'Dr, and Mrs,
A. Routledge and presented hien with
a travelling bag, at the sante Lime Dr,
and Mrs. Routledge gave him a lumi-
nous -faced wristwatch. On Tuesday
night at the Epworth League an in-
spiring address was read by the Presi-
dent, Sharon Kelly, after which Miss
Reta Evans on behalf of the Allied
Bible class and the Epworth League
presented bins with a bank credit of
le
manner. The mtn tteGil
members ofthes'
Verdun Club gave him a fully equip-
ped "housewife." He also received a
knitted khaki sweater frons Mrs, 0. F.
McGuffin. We wish him good luck,
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McNair. Mise Creme is survived by
her brother William and a slater,
Mrs. Elder, both in Seobland. The
subject of this notice was a Hoe old
lady and esteemed by the community.
BELGIAN BELIEF.—An effort has
been made by the Oranbrook Red
Cease Society to aid the suffering
Belgians a box of °lobbing containing
28 children's (Tresses, 15 petticoats, 15
suite underwear, 2 little Daps and 3
quilts and valued ab $45.00 was sent.
There wes also shipped to Red Cross
Society, Toronto, the following --12
sheets, 84 towels, 00 pillow eases, 80
suits pyjamas and 24 pair socks. Also
18 pairs socks sent to Oranbrook boys
at the front. During the busy Spring
season the meetings will only be held
every two weeks, Oranbrook is wide
awake.
Molesworth
Miss Kate McDonald, Ripley, visited
with Miss Annie Elliott.
Misses Nellie and Agnes Stewart
and Robert and D. A Stewart were
in Toronto for a few days.
Miss Sadie Seehaver has gone to
keep house for her brother, Barry,
whn lives Bast of Listowel,
Women's Institute and Patriotic
Society made a shipment of 10 flannel
shirts and 36 pairs of socks to the
Canadian Red Gross Society last
week,
Pte, S. McNeilly, of the 208th Bat-
talion, was presented with a wrist
watch by Molesworth friends. Also
2 pairs of socks and a flannel shirt by
the Women's Institute, when home
on last leave,
SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is
the list of those who were promoted
ubJeester in U. S. S. No. 10, Howick
and Grey. — Annie Brown honor?,
Evelyn Hislop honors, Howard Grain-
ger, Elmore Thom peon recotn vended,
Willie Doig rsculn„ Leonard L'tmbkin
recotn„ Elva Brown honors, iliargaret
Doig honors, Mabel Bowmen honors,
Cecil Grainger, Grant Bowman, istt-
belle Doig, Elmore Bowman, Wesley
Lambkin, Annie Schmidt, Andrew
Doig recomtneyded.
teleene N ALLEN Teacher,
MoncriefF
A delegation from Knox Church is
attending the W. M. S. at Brussels
Thursday of this week, '
Last week James McNichol, 18th.
Con., Elna, had the misfortune to
have the lst and 2nd fingers of his left
band mutilated by a circular saw that
he was taking away wood from at a
sawing bee. It is a bad season to be
laid off but we hope he will soon be
able to resume work.
ODR DEBATERS WON,— The pro -
grain given at Monkton, by the Men's
Patriotic Society on Friday evening,
13th inst., was one of the best of the
season. Spurred on by: the success
of the ladies in their previous Concert
when the receipts were $105.00, the
men set to work with a determination
to beat this record and they managed
to do so—the gate receipts amounting
to over $115. Miss Ferguson, who
presided at the piano, was the only
lady taking part, the rest of the pro-
gram being given by the young men.
Wm. Harvey made a very efficient
Chairman. The debate, Consolidated
vs. Public Schools lasted for an hour
and a half. Affirmative was champ-
ioned by E. Fulton, Moncrieff, and
W. J. McPherson, Logan, while the
negative was supported by W. J.
Burnett and M. MacBeth, Milverton,
The judging committee was composed
of Rev. J. D. Fergusson and A. Oamp-,
bell and M. Morrison, who found in
favor of the affirmative.
Oranbrook
Wm. Mitchell left last week for the
West, where he will probably spend
the coming Summer.
David and Miss elau'garet• Perrie at:
bolded the Parker—Perrin wedding at
WIngham last week.
There wail be no preaching service
in the Methodist, churnll next Sunday
as it will be Communion ab Brussels,
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faotury this season to W, A Brown.
This sleek MPH. F. Raddatvttteived
word that her son, Pee. Ohrts, Fischer,
who went overseas with 0 St. Thomas
]3attalien, was W1,111 Weil ill the should-
er while doing his duty in France.
We hope no population b injury will be
caused and that he will soon be as
wall as over,
Juo. Fischer and family have ar-
rived ti
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pos-
session of the erten on which the
fIs been Mirk -
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11th The latter hoe moved to the 50
acres be bought frau W, A, Lowry,
101.11 Oen, We wish both the best of
success,
0131T.—ivliss 13eley Decree, of whose
demise brief reel enee was made last
week, was 1)0111 iii Perthshire, Scot-
land, and came 111 Oau,it to over. 80
ears ago. She was a sister to the
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McIntosh, i2tit Uo 1
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years
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holt ,
wits iu her 80th year, Dearth was due
to a awoke of paralysis, which she
sustained 2e days provlously. Sise
was unconscious Horn the tithe effect
ed by her disease. She lived with
Mies Lizzie McIntosh by whom she
was well cared for, new. Mr, Mc-
Culloch, deceased's panto', oon(lucted
the service Saturday, 14th best., in-
terment being morin hu Oranbrook
cemetery, Pallbearers were W.
Oaiioronl Win. and Jas. Persia, A,
Reymann, Jno. McNabb and Jas, ,tl,.
Wroxeter
SEED Oats for sale. No, 72 O. A. 0. Price
81,00 per bushel. A R. R iNo 2 Wrosetcr.
Thos, Sanderson, Kinistino, Sask.,
is visiting old friends here.
Miss Lamouby, Toronto, is the
guest of her brother, A. A. Lamonby.
Rev. Mr. Kerr, Gorrie, will preach
in bhe Methodist church on Sunday
evening.
Geo. Wearring and Gavin Davidson
have purchased Ford cars and Neil
White a Chevrolet.
Miss Jeanette Black bas gone to
Bengston where she will be employed
in the Telephone Office.
Mrs. W. Robinson was called to
Port Elgin on Friday owing to the
serious nieces of her father.
A congregational meeting was held
in the Methodist Church on Friday
evening. After a business meeting
an enjoyable social evening was spent.
"TEE NEw MINISTER," — Friday
'evening of next week a large company
of Brussels people will presenb an
amusing and most interesting enter-
tainment in Wroxeter Town Hall,
entitled "'The New Minister." It is
highly spoken of wherever given.
Don't miss it as the proceeds will be
devoted to Red Cross Circle purposes.
See the bills and program and secure
your reserved seat tickets.
Wm. Underwood, Howlett, received
official word on Saturday that his son,
Alex,, who enlisted with Wroxeter
Company, of the IOlet Batt„ had been
wounded. Word was received on
Monday by John Gleams that his son,
Sheriff, who was a member of the
189th Batt., was wounded, Also
Herbert Edgar, of the 152nd Batt.,
eldest son of Jas. Edgar, Howiek,
These young men all went overseas
last Fall and have spent some months
in the trenches. We understand the
wounds in each ease are not serious
and we trust they will soon recover,
Walton
°An of Oorn, 800 bushels of Barley and 800
bushels of Oats for sale, 0. H, DiAari,
Walton Elevator.
J. Nr Campbell recently received
word telling him that one of his nep-
hews had been killed in action.
Mr's. E. Johnston and daughter,
Miss Eva, of Kitchener, spent a few
days at the pareonagelast week.
Why not be a member of the Libr-
ary ? A number of good books have
arrived. Inspection of all books is in-
vited.
Regular meeting of the Methodist
Ladies' Aid will meet at the home of
Mrs. David Crawford sr. Thursday,
26th inst.
Wm,
Crawford has bought a house
and lots in Brussels and intends going
into gardening and poultry raising on
a large scale.
Mrs. Wm. Dennison has been on the
sick list for a few days. We hope
she will soon regain her usual health
and vigor.
Service in the Methodist church
next Sunday night at? o'clock. Pas-
tor will preach on "Three essentials
we need for to -day."
The friends of Sidney Howitt, Shed-
Glen, Ont.. will be pleased to know he
successfully passed his fleet examina-
tion in Theology. He is studying for
the Methodist ministry.
Pte. Cleve. Peterkiu, brother of
Mrs. (Rev,) Oraik has reached Eng-
land safely. Pte. Norman Peterkin,
another brother, is back in the trench-
es after being in the hospital for a few
months,
PTH. CLARENCE BENNETT WOUND-
ED.—Jos. and Mrs. Bennett received a
message this week that their son, Pte.
Wm. Clarence Bennett, had received
a gun shot wound in his left knee
while doing his duty in France on
Friday, April 13th and is now in a
French hospital at Wimeuaux.
Clarence enlisted with the 181st Hur-
on Oo, Battalion who left Camp Bor-
den October 27th, 1916. He went to
France on January 28th. Some very
hot fighting has been on the program
for the past few weeks. The many
old friends of this brave soldier boy
hope he will soon recover.
Thos. Musgrove, who recently re-
'urned frees England, received word
on Tuesday that his second son, Mar-
shall, had been killed in action, The
young soldier, who was only 19 year's
of age, enlisted with. a Simcoe Bat-
talion, and had spent several months
in the trenches. Little can be said to
relieve the sorrow of thefather, broth-
ers and sisters but they have the
deepest; sympathy of friends and their
load is doubtlessly lightened by the
remembrance (Ameba died gloriously
and as 0 soldier fighting for his King
and Onucltey. A younger brother,
Joules, is in England with the Wise
Battalinil,
a true wife, an indulgent mother and
a first-class neighbor, ever ready to do
a good turn or help those i0 need,
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon of last week, service being
concluetrd by her pastor, Rev, R. 1,'.
Page, Burial was shade in the family
Ore Brussels cemetery, Pallbearers
were James and Alex. Wallace, Wm,
and Adam Sholdice, Albert Hodgins
and Angus Mc0uaig. Mrs. Sholdice
was the last of her generation. The
relatives share in the sympathy of the
community in the passing away of
their loved one.
Jamestown
Mrs. Edward Bryans, Brussels, bas
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. A.
McAllister, 1st Con„ Grey township.
We were sorry to bear that Wm.
Locking, who was being nursed by
Mrs, Wallace for some time, died early
Thursday morning of last week. He
put up a brave fight.
PueemI'IONs.—hollowing is the re-
port of the Promotion Examinations
of S. S. No. 10, Mot:rie, Names in
order of merit. Sr. IV.—S, Johnston,
V. Johnston, R. Kernaghan. Jr. IV.
—G. Robertson, A. Wheeler, G, Mof-
fatt, S. Smillie, G. Kernaghan, J.
Miller. Sr, III.—R. Campbell, M.
McDougall, L, Fraser, M. Johnston,
D. McDougall, H. Robb, J. Messer, G,
Eckinier, L. Johnston. Sr. II.—B.
Campbell, F. Balmier, V. Sellers, H.
Thomas, M. Breckenridge, C, John-
ston, Jean Messer, C. Robertson, E.
Barges. Jr. IL—W. Peacock, S. Mof-
fatt. Pt. II,—E. Johnston, L. Robert -
snit, 0. Kernaghan, 3. McDougall. V.
Eckinier, P. Johnston.
B. MAOQuARRIE, Teacher.
THE LATE MRS. ADAM SHOLDIOE.—
Last week reference was made to the
departure of this fine old lady, who
paid Nature's debt on the Sunday
previous. Mrs, Sholdice had eaten
her breakfast in bed and bad a cup of
tea at noon. Shortly after she com-
plained of pains in her stomach and
her daughter got her some ginger tea
which appeared to relieve her. A few
minutes after when Mrs, Anderson
went upstairs to see how she was the
old lady was on her knees by the bed-
side but her spirit bad gone to God
who gave it. Deceased, whose maid-
en name was Jane Wallace, was born
at Oastleotway, County Tipperary,
Ireland, and came to Canada in her
girlhood and lived in Tuckersmith
township, Huron County. Here she
was united in marriage to her late
husband, whn died on January 17th,
1902, aged 72 years. Their family
consisted of 9 children, the sons being
Achim and John, Manitoba ; James,
McKillop ; and Wm., on the home-
stead, Grey township. Daughters
are Mrs. Tiro. McLeod, Manitoba 1
Mrs. W. H. Anderson, Walton ; Mrs.
Geo, Muldoon, Brussels ; Mrs. Thomp-
son McIntosh, Dakota ; and Miss
Susan, of Walton, 39 years ago Mr.
and Mrs Sholdice and family moved
from Tuckersmith to the farm 11
miles North of here where Mr. Shol-
dice died. Mrs. Sholdice and Miss
Susan went to live with Mr, and Mrs.
Anderson 2 years ago. The subject of
this notice had been a hearty woman
and outside of neuralgia enjoyed very
good health considering her advanced
age;,, She was ambitious, industrious,
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Also Snaps in fain Coats
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First-class.
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Grey
Dan. Machan returned from a trip
to Preston, Galt and other points.
Miss Maggie, daughter of Cuthbert
and Mrs. Butchinsou, left last week
for the West.
Mrs, J. Mitchell and daughter, Miss
Alice, of Hamilton, visited at Jas.
Grant's last week.
Miss Jean Grant attended tlsePark-
er—Perrie wedding at Wingham
'Tuesday of last week.
The tile portion of the Hoy Drain
was let by the Council to Gideon
Brown at, 85 cents a rod.
Some fainters plowed up their Fall
wheat but others will hope for a half
crop and leave it untouched.
Port Dennis, Walton, was a wel-
come visitor at the home of Dan.
Machan, of Union locality last week.
Mrs, Angus Lamont, 7th Oen., has
engaged Jno. L. Davidson, Brussels,
to take charge of her farm operations
this year.
Deputy Reeve McNabb is at Toronto
this week attending the 0, 0, F. High
Court. Mrs, McNabb is also visiting
in the city.
H. and Mrs. Taman, Blyth, were
visitors with Hugh and Mrs. Lamont,
10th Owe, and also with James and
Mee, Burgess.
Nurse Brown, of West Monkton,
has been nursing Mrs. R. Hastings of
Atwood, for the past two weeks. She
is a graduate of the Sarnia Hospital
and is certainly a credit to it.
Miss Alice Richmond, graduate
nurse of the Royal Alexandria Hospi-
tal of Fergus, returned to her home at
Atwood on Monday of this week.
She has been nursing in Newmarket
for the past two months.
While engaged in clipping a horse
Hugh Lamont Jr,, 10th Con., received
a kick in the face that might easily
have proved fatal. He is getting
over the blow all right only does not
want to try it again.
ex -Reeve Turnbull is improving
slowly and is able to get about a little.
He retains his weight but is bothered
with neuritis in addition to recovery
from a broken leg, Old friends hope
the coining of Spring will aid him,
Don't forget the Clearing Auction
Sale of Fares stock, implements, &c.,
at Teasdale Whitfield's, Lot 23, Con,
13, Friday afternoon of this week,
The big list may be read on page 4 of
this issue. F. S. Scott, Brussels, will
be the Auctioneer. Farm has been
sold to Angus Brown.
Busses Lillian Richmned and Tillie
Hird, of Fergus, returned to their
homes at Atwood last week. The
former will be granted her Normal
Entrance and the latter her Lower
School on the completion of three
months work. They wore both suc-
cessful at their recent exansinatious,
A. D. and Mrs. Grant, 8th Con., re-
moved to Stratford last week, follow-
ed by the best; wishes of the com-
munity for h
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Classic city is 210 Uambrsa Street,
Stratford has a goodly number of
residents from this neighborhood, pos-
sibly a score or more who are ae asset
to the city.
Tuesday of this week Pte. Harold
Jaoklin, left, St, Thomas, with the
Battalion he is associated with, and
after a abort sojourn ab Halifax ex-
pect to go overseas to complete their
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fiICt in 'lance Pte. Jncc11] wishes
old friends Goodbye and hopes to
came back when he bas done his "bit".
We wish hum a safe retiree.
llIATreteme1AL— On Wednesday,
April 11111, a quiet wedding took place
at the home of James and Mrs. Col -
'slough, Dinsmore, Saskatchewan,
formerly of Grey township, when
Rev, A, Y
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united in
nnrriage their daughter: Jennie E. bo
ford Davidson,
Welham Routs Bridal
chorus was played by the bride's sis-
ter, Lillian. Bride was given in mar-
riage by her father and wore a dress
of Georgette crepe and silk overiace
with rosebtid trimming over shadow
lace, The many and costly presents
testifiedto the high esteem in which
the bride was held. Bride's travelling
shit was dark blue abifiott plueh with
hat to match, Mr. aid Ml's. David-
son Will reside on the groomn1s farm,
South of Elrose, Sask,
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W. H. HERR, Proprietor
Rev, E. G. Powell, Clinton, will
preach in the Methodist church next
Sunday evening, He bus been reek, -
ed with a fell house on, several1,0eas-
ions. Don't forget your collection.
The Presbyterian church has in-
stalled 2 double gasoline lights which:
thoroughly illumhiate the building
from centre to circumference, They
were purchased from Fred, Davis.
Will, Murray, brother of R. J.,
G. T. R. agent, has just finished his
course at Stratford Collegiate and is
now engaged with Geo, McCall to
work on farm for Summer months in
order to get his Normal Entrance.
W. T. Spence was aroused very
early Monday morning by a young
gentleman wanting 0 marriage license.
W, T. after thinking the matter over
carefully and getting a look ai the
would -be -bride, she gave her age 16
years, absolutely refused to gat the
license, thinking there might be ,.onle-
thing bellied it all that might r; hire
an investigation.
WM. LOCKING DECEASED.—After a
heroic fight for the past year or more
William Locking, a well known and
highly esteemed resident of this lo-
cality, passed away early Thursday
morning of last week, aged 52 years, 4
months and 8 days, The funeral took
place from the house of his brother,
Robe„ 12th Con. Grey, Saturday after-
noon. Service was conducted by
Rev, ibir. Johnson, Ethel, and inter-
ment made at Brussels cemetery;
Deceased was unmarried and is sur-
vived by 2 brothers, Albert, of Galt,
and Robert. Mr. Locking had resided
in this locality for many years and
was an industrious, exemplary man,
respected by all who knew him.
ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION.—The
Union Church Choir met at the home
of George and Mrs. Michel, llth Con.,
on Tuesday evening of last week and
presented Mrs. Michel with a cut glass
Berry dish and silver spoon. Address,
which was read by Miss Ruby Hind,
was as follows ;—DEAR FLORENCE. —
We, the members of the Union Church
Choir, have met here tonighb to wish
you every joy and happiness in your
new home. For some years past you
bave faithfully and willingly helped
us in every way with your excellent
musical talent, and we hope you will
still continue to do the same as you
will still worship with us in Union
Church, As a token of these senti-
ments and a little remembrance of our
pleasant associations, we ask you to
accept this cut glass berry dish and
silver spoon. Signed on behalf of the
Choir, Laura Speiran, Organist, Della
Whitfield, Beatrice Whitfield, Ivah
Speiran, Katye Denman, Ruby Hied,
Myrtle Speiran, Mildred Boyd, Mabel
Richmond, Alex. Speiran, Frank
Boyd, Will. Speiran. Miss Mildred
Boyd made the presentation. Mrs,
Michel made a fitting reply thanking
the choir for their kind words and fine
gifts and world always be pleased to
render assistance to the advancement
of the work of the church. A pleasant
time was enjoyed and lunch served
and the company separated feeling
assured that Mr, and Mrs. Michel's
was a good place to visit if an enjoy-
able few hours were wanted.
Morrie
Township Council minutes rimy le
read on page 4.
Thos. Pollard, Clinton, is vieitt..g
with. his son, Oharlee, Eat „ravel
read,
This week Ed. Henderson and Miss
Eva Jamieson, both of 3rd line, were
united in marriage at Listowel.
Mrs, Mceliehaei, Brantford, vets a
welcome visitor at the parental home
with 13. and Mrs. Bone, 3rd line,
What about your entry for the Field
Crop Competition in connection with
East Huron Agricultural Society?
Rend the advt. couceruiug it 111 this
issue.
Sunshine Methodist Church anni-
versary Sabbath afternoon and evert-
ing, 29th, inst. Rev. Mr. McCormick,
Blyth, will preach and a Male Sextette
from Brussels Methodist Choir. will
sing at both services.
A clearing Auction Sale will be held
at the home of the late Robe. Ander-
son, Se Lot 4, Con. 4, Morris, on Fri-
day afternoon of next week, Sale is
made by the Executors to close up
the estate. List may be rend on page
8 of this issue of THE POST.
WEDDINs. — A quiet but pretty
wedding was solemnized at the home
of Mrs. H. White, 469 Gertrude
Avenue. Winnipeg, when Eva Edna,
youngest daughter of Mrs. Jolty, Mc-
Cutcheon, Wroxeter, Ont., was united
in marriage to Herbert Alexander,
eldest son of W. H. and Mrs. Nixon,
Winnipeg, Rev. Dr, Salton offici.cting.
The bride, charmingly gowned in a
dress of cream messaline silk and
carrying a boquet of bridal roses,
entered the room on the arm os her
cousin, H. White, to the accompani-
ment of Mendelssohn's weeding
march, played by Miss Luella Se bite,
After the ceremony a buffet luncheon
was served. The happy couple left on
the noon train for Southern points,
and will be at home to their friends
at 517 Walker Avenue, Winnipeg,
after April 15th. Miss Mc0utcheon
iefered to is a sister to Mrs. S. Fox,
East gravel soad. recently of Brus-
sels.
Ethel
CARofcement received. Persons requiring
any, phone or see S. S. Oous, Ethel.
Wilfrid Eckinier is engaged with
Ohas. Lamont for' the Summer.
Mrs. D. 0. Ross, Brussels was a
visitor with her mother, Mrs, S.
Ames, Tuesday of this week.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church are arranging plans for their
annual Entertainment on Thursday,
May 24th.
We have now 3 autocycles in town,
They create quite a noise. If the war
was a little closer they would appear
like dispatch riders.
Contract for cement basement for
Methodist church has been let to S. S.
Cole, He is having the blocks made
ready for rushing the work along.
The moving picture show Wednes-
day night was fairly good, but not in-
tended in anyway to benefit Patriotic
Society, Red Cross or church. It
seems difficuit to geb a good attend-
ance.
Sap has almost quit running, W.
Hall and Geo. Addy were the chief
manufacturers of the sweet stuff,
Product is about the same as previous
years and process of manufacture ex-
actly the same, what caused the ad-
vance in price ?
MATRIMONIAL.— At "Maple Drive
Farm" D. W. Dunbar, a
hams of D
7'atm the
joyous cn
o nuy,numbering
about 50
assembled on Wednesday, lith fest„
to witness the tying of else matrimoni-
al knot between William E. Brown,
proprietor of Ethel cheese factory and
Miss Stella G., daughter of the host,
As the Wedding March was being
played by Miss Elsie Dunbar, sister of
Hid bride, the principals took their
places, the bride being given away by
her father. Rev. J. L. McCulloch
conducted the ceremony. The only
attendant was Miss Marie Riddell,
cousin m of t
le groom whoa performed
the duties of flouter girl in good style,
the wedding ring being
curried in a
tastily decked basket. Bride wore a
becoming costume of white satin with
Georgette crepe and onr'ried a beauti-
ful boquet. While the register was
being signed George Dunbar sang in
good voice"Love's Love's Ooronation,'' Af-
ter hearty congratulations the guests
sat delve to an elaborates road of the
spread
of
f this life: The
good things s o g
the bride and groom weir proposed by
Rev. Mt', McOilloeh and appropriately
responded to by Mr. Brown and Mr,
Dunbar, Wedding gifts were choice,
numerous and valuable, After enjoy-
ing a splendid time the company sep-
arated wishing Mr, and Mrs. Brawn
many happy prosperous years, The
young couple will make their home
have, 11re groom being the enterpris-
ing proprietor of Ethel cheese history.
Belgrave
Next Sabbath Rev. err, Parnaby
will preach at Blyth, Rev. Dir. Mc-
Cormick conducting anniversary ser-
vices at Sunshlue in the afternoon
and evening. The evening servi,te in
the Methodist church will be cancel-
led for that Sunday.
Mrs. Thomas Anderson, who is 89
years of age, has returned to Munson,
Ohio, with bee daughter, Mrs. Burk-
holder, The old lady has resided in
this locality for over. 50 years. Site is
wonderfully smart for a woman of her
advanced age. Robert Anderson, re-
cently deceased, was her sou.
The farm of the late Robert Ander-
son, S. e, Lot 4, Con. 4, Morris, has
been leased to Thos. Brydges, a neigh-
bor, for 1017 cram:, The Executors
have announced a clearing Auction
Sale of Farm stock, implements, &a„
for Friday afternoon of next week,
May 4th, at 1 p. m. Executors are
George Procter and Jos, Wilkiuson.
F. S. Beebe, Auctioneer.
The Women's Institute purpose
packing boxes to send to the soldier
boys in England. and France, in the
Foresters' Hall Saturday afternoon of
this week, All who wish to std a
contribution should bear this in rand
so as to be in time,
DAVID SrNn \T DECEASED,—' A
splendid ratan linseed off this scam of
action when Datrld Sproat answered
the iRole call of the skies last Tues-
day nigt, its his 33rd year. Me.
S
=lt
fn' about 20
roathadlivtc1 here P
known b � ever. -
eara and was Well k y
g 1
body. He was big of stature and hod.
a hearts and will correspondingly
large. Nobody ever sought his help
in time of need to be denied. Over a
year ago be underwent a serious nper-
atiau at 1Vhugham hospital and had 8
since but at hue advanced age they
only gave temporary relief. An at-
tack of pneumonia was the immediate
cause of death, Mr. Sprout was born
iu Scotland a n n s
mid several occasions
visited the land of trove heath and
s e
shaggy wood. Twice married, his
widow was Agnes Harwell, of Sea-
forth. They had no family. The
subject of this notice lived ab Egmand-
ville before coming to Belgrave and
his remains will be interred there
Thursday of this week, Service wee
held at the home here Wednesday
evening by
Rev. Dir, Boyle.
a1 m
e ber of the
Sproat was a to m
p loyal
church and a very'
For
staunch Liberal h1t politics, at
years he was engaged in the mercan-
tile business. -Mrs, Sproab is sym-
pathised with itt her bereavement.
Rev. kir, Boslcing. pester of St,
John's Methodist church for the rest 4
years, and formerly of this locality, has
accepted an invitation to take char;,:' -of
the ehurah •at '1'halnesford,and will
leave to June,