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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1917-4-26, Page 811 n=etfilt4n".4°4tet"""',...,,ee..:e....e.,4"*.e,--,..4".'"4,1'4'"'''''''' ee ••., 0.144•0441.460•14+41.1-6•14•60+ceeleeelelle•erebee.e•etlee•44,144064•014 +4+444+ ...,.. F. R. S M I T H ,,,, . 6 ,!. * 0 ,e 60 .7.4 tit e., V i iapern g Time o -',,t),, .,,.. e.0 The Wall Paper season is in full Swing and We fire well prepared for it as our large Steak of Paper has been chosen 41' With much ears and contains the beet and prettieet patterns to bo ilad at a moderato prine- P rllor Papers 4 •• Among a number is a pretty, te• einbossed wide stripe, with 18 Store • ee in, cut-out border, and base • trimmer to match, comes in •C? ... two colorings, silver and gilt, /e price 25e a roll, For Living Rooms e`,j• Deming Rooms 3 and Halls Are Many plain papers, such t• -e its the Oatmeal Iugrnins, and ce the near Mein pipers. with :; •.. e• juet a .suggestion of pattern traced on it. Both of these are enc.:lied with ready -cut •er . borders in beautiful colorings. 2 plain paper is not desired the Tapestry papers are in fav- or and ace being much used, F eine t50 to 35c per edritte oral Papers The Plain and Floral Stripes and Allover Chintz brightest of borders would tempt almost anyone to Popu'ar prices, Kitchen Papers Meoy patterns to choose frora, particularly in the Dail; Brown shades. From 70 per roll up. Let us give aa Estimate at what your Rooms can be Li roll, Designs, with the buy. 4. 90 to 200 per roll, tit • • 4.• 4.• e tit 4. • • • • • • • tit • Bright Brown and epapered for. OOLOMTE-The s"tisfactory Straw Hat Dye. New supply received + • Dull Black, Jet Black, Navy Bine, Cardinal and Green -25c a bottle. F L SMITH e4 Ore .Stere Druggist and Stationer +0+0+0+0+ 0+.4tOtt-••••••••••• +0+0+4.44•14+0+0+0+1•4•434.4444 1 1.=111=11111.....- .441 ota Ittira COLD Eest NEET TueSday tVill be May Day. Rumetan pie is on the jerogram. Hoeee, cltppiug season is at band. Geer ready for the Sanitary Inspector's Ferns have already put in an appear - THE hook and line are once more in evidence. WHAT about the re -organization of the Athletic Cubs? LOCAL urs may be read OE page 3. Did you read it? Geoxee Muenorne has purchased a Ceevelrot touring car. THE Pose- gives the news. $1.00 se- cures it to January jet, x918. A NEW telephone has been installed by Eeriest Plum at. the blacksmith shop. WORK in proceeding at the erection of the new reeidence tor W. F, Stretton, V:illiarn Street, A GASOLINE tank and up to -date pump h.:4 been installed at the new Garage in C•e Ewan Carristia Works block. Mzeses. Rexene & LOGAN are having pales made to the cement mill dam street,: it tons damaged by the Spring ft -shot. THE POsRATES,-CardS of thanks, ste ; memorial notices or poetry sc a line, minimum charge soc. Enclose the money or state who is responsible for payment when sending them for peblication. FRIDAY evening of next week "The new Minister" will be presented in Wroxeter Town Hall, under the anspiee,s of the Red Cross Society, by a company of Brusselsites. A good house should be attracted. Healer WYLDE WOUNDED AGAIN.- WOrd wrts received here that on the nth of April Pte. Harry Wykle, former- ly of Brussels, was wounded in battle, in France, ie the left leg and is now in hospital. This is Harry's 3rd bit and at id to be severe. His many old friends it Brussels and locality will be a 0011 10 ,ehing him speedy recovery. HUSTLE -Please do not wait until Wednesday to send in news for publica- tion, The earlier copy for printing reaches us the better. As soon as one iseue of THE POST is out, (that is Thurs- doy a. m.) we are ready to receive copy for the next, The satne also applies to advts. These shottld reach us not later than Tuesday noon. Wm. you loan your automobile? 'Pen cars are reqnired to convey "The New Minister" Company to Wroxeter Friday evening, May 4th. As the proceeds go to Red. Cross it is desirable to keep down expenses. If you fall in with the Idea see F. H. Gilroy, Bank of Nova Scotia, and arrange preliminaries. Refresh- Mente will be provided at Wroxeter. Would leave about 6 p.011. • LAST week T01111 D111:1Catl, wlto Sold his property to Wm. Crawford, purchased the Nicholls residence, immediately North of bis former home, Turnherry , street South, and will take poesession at • • once, Ther%is an acre of land in con- • . . riection. Thos. and Mrs. Nicholls are • now living at Kennewick, Washington, • • This place should suit Mr. and Mrs, Duncan splendidly. Juinure CELEBRATION,- What about • , bolding a Jubilee Celebration in Brus- sole thle year ? A ane time was spent at the Red Cross Celebration in /916. A • public meeting will be held Friday • evening of thio week be the Library , • Board Room, at o'clook, to discuss the matter. Will yt. .1 be there ? Bring peer neighbor, Ladies of the Red Crofts Circle or any others are also invit- ed to attend and offer suggestions as to a Celebration, Don't forget tbe time and place and be prompt. HONK I Honk 1 is once more in fash- ion. A STUDEBAKER touring Car has been purchased by G. H. Semis, Manager of the Standard Bank, Brussels. FRIDAY afternoon of this week tbe regular monthly meeting of the W. C. 'P. U. will be held in the Public Library Audience room. It will be of a Patriotic character and all women will be welcome. RBLIABLE woman wanted as housekeeper. Must be fond of children. Good home and good wages. Apply at Tait Pon. DEERING cultivator seed box for sale. Also Massey -Harris cultivator with seed box com- plete. M. L. CAROM. Phone 428. HOTTED and 5 acres to rent in Graham's Sur- vey, MIME. MoAitzna. Phone 1218. PIG. for sale. -3 sows with litters at foot- Tamwortb. and Berkshire Cross. J. P. moIrmosEr, Phone 550. FOR SALE. -Good general puropose horse, used to all kinds of farm work. Apply to parsonage, Beigrave. Rgweee.-Leather pocket book lost contain- ing a sum of money. A suitable reward will be paid for its return. RDwiN ARMSTRONG, Phone 1510. 13elgrave. SECOND hand Massey Reed drill for sale, in good condition. S. Mime, Brussels. et.ritYATT MOUNTFORD, L, Mue. /4 Oa M., organist of Knox church, Kincardine, local representative of London, Eng., Coll. of music, visits Brussels weelcly and gives lessons on violin. W, H. Kerr, of Tax POST or H. L, jackson, Jeweler, Brunets, have kindly under- taken to receive names of pupils, STORE to rent. Lately occupied by Currie Bros, as butcher& 1. C. RICHARDS. EGOS Pon HATORING.-Single 550 20010 Comb Brown Leghorn Eggs for hatching. Price $1.00 for setting 02 15. 2 settings 52.00. A 1 stock. W. El, SCOTT, Phone 5x, Brussels. SIX head of young cattle tot sale. MARE L. CAROM. Phone 428 To RENT. - Comfortable dwelling above stores. Soft water. L C. RIORA RDS. IF your organ requires repairs or cleaning call up phone 87 and prompt attention will be given. Starm GRAIN 2011 SALE. -0. A. C. No, 72 Oats and 0.A. 0. No, 21 Barley. MARTIN MONAIR, Phone 2811 20,20, No. 2, Brussels. DR. PARENR, Osteopathic Physician, visite Bromide Thursday afternoon of each week, Chronic and nervous diseases successfully treated, Visite residences. Consultation at Queen's Hotel, CARD OF THANKS. -We desire to ex- press our sincere appreciation of the many kindnesses shown us during the illness„ and in the subsequent death of husband and father. The many kindly acts and words of sympathy will never be forgotten. Ms. ID. NICQUARRIE AND FAMILY. SHOWER. -LaSt Monday evening a miscellaneous shower was tendered Miss Elsie Wilton, at the home of Mrs. D. Ewan, when 0 jolly time was spent by the company in "showering" the ex- pectant bride. There was a fine range of gifts and Miss Wilton expressed her pleasure and hearty thanks for the kind - netts shown. The host and hostess were also thanked for their hospitality. WEDDING SELLS. -A pretty Spring Wedding was solemnized in St. AM- brose church, Brussels, on Wednesday !honing 519.30, when Miss Elsie M., eldest daughter of Councillor and Mrs. S. Wilton, was united in marriage to W. F. Colenian, of St, Thomae. Cere- mony was performed by Rev, Fr. Fallon. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, to the strain of. the Wedding March played by the bride's sister, Miss Alice, She wore ber travelling suit of midnight bide gabar- dine. with black hat, was assisted by her Hist Kathleen and the groom by his brother, T. Coleman, of Port Stan- ley, The groorn's gift to the bride was a sunburst ofpearle. After the wedding luncheon Mr. ilbri Mrs, Coleman left oti the afternoon train for Chicago and on their return will reside near St. Thomas, The good wishes of a wide circle of frieods in Brussels and locality accorn- pany the happy twain for a long, pros- perots and useful life. HoW does yotte garden grew P Rolm bills printed on Own notice et Tau Posr Pulallehing Hoes% 'rite little snowstorm last Sunday night came as a surprise. Better now than 0 month hence. Co, Temperance Convention at Clin- ton Ttlesday of next week. A contin- gent will attend from Brussels and Wer. Coox has taken 71 situation on Brussels sealant of the G, T. R. He sold his farm in Morris township to Newton McCauley. IN the report of the W, M. S, Thank- Offeriug of Brussels Methodist Church, $14,.7 siatw5 eitirs t, theeaaamount ssh ou Id b Fare been MortnAV the road machine went over Turnberry street, scraping up accumula- tions of mud and these were removed me Tuesday, improving the street. Remeesee., -Friday evening of this week and Tuesday of next week practices will be held at the home of James and Mrs. Ballantyne, Queen street, for the Wroxeter Entertainment. All interested are asked to attend at 7 3o o'clock, RED CROSS SHIPMENT. - Following shipmeut was made last week from Brussels Red Cross :-90 pairs socks, 3 belpleSS shirts, 65 trench suits, 9 suits Pyjamas and 47 trench towels. 68 pairs of socks went to the local boys from the sock "shower." The annual meeting of Wingham District will be held in the Methodist church, Teeswater, on May 22 and 23. Each circuit is represented by the pastor and a layman. Revds. D, Wren, Brus- sels, and A, W. Walden, Fordwicb, give addresses on evening of first day. 3250,000 RAISED, - R. M. McGuire, artist, of Joplin City, Missouri, who is a son of A. and Mrs. McGuire. Brussels, writes that the Rotary Club has just completed a e0 day whirlwind campaign in which the fine sum of 3250,000 was subscribed for the Y. M. C. A. of that city. Mr. McGuire had a band in the good work we are pleased to state. It was one ef the biggest financial "lifts' in the history of the city. Joplin has a' population of 45,000, AUCTION SALE OF HOUSEHOLD EF- FECTS. Thos. En Ilia has instructed Auctioneer Scott to sell by Public Auc- tion, at his home, Corner Church and John street, on Saturday afternoon of this week, 28th inst., at a o'clock, his household effects, consistiog of parlor suite, extension table. sideboard, tables, chairs, bedsteads, bureau, stoves, organ, glass cupboard, dishes, &c., &a. Mr. Ennis is giving up housekeeping hence the sale will be without reserve. See bills for further particulars. Fuerzeer. of tbe late Donald McQuar- rie, Wednesday of last week was attend. ed by a large number of old friends. Rev, A. J. Mann, pastor of deceased, conducted the service in Melville church and at the graveside. Pallbearers were Chas., Athol, Peter and Roy MeQuarrie, Thos. Brown and Robert Oliver. Those in attendance from a distance were Jno. and Roy McQuarrie, Montreal ; Athol McQuarrie, Barrie •,' G. H. and Mrs, Oke, Alvinston ; Mrs. John McIntosh and son, Toronto. A photogravure of Mr. and Mrs. McQuarrie, taken on the occasion of their Golden Wedding, is given on page 4 of this issue of THE POST. THE Committee appointed by Brussels Horticultural Society to arrange for the beautifying of the town selected the locations for 5 flower beds last week and they are being prepared with due care and when danger of frost is past the necessary plants and seeds will be put in. Society would be pleased to know that nurneroos citizens will aid in this desirable work by planting flower beds in the boulevards in various sections of Brussels. This is the first time this class of work has been attempted and its success and enlargement will depend upon the way the preliminary work is done and the care exercised during the coming Summer. Other plots, lu addi- tion to those chosen by the Horioultural Society, were in the thought of the Committee but it was deemed wise not to undertake too much for the first at- tempt. Make our town worthy of the appellation "Brussels, tbe Beautiful." W. F. STEwAR.T DECEASED. -Wednes- day rnoraiug of this week Wm. F Stewart, a Former well known resident of Brussels, died at his home, Oakwood. Ont., aged 70 years. The remains will be brought to Brussels for interment and the funeral will take place from the home of his son-iu-law, 14, F. Gerry, King street, Friday afternoon at 2 3o o'clock, Service at 2 p. m. Funeral will be under direction of the Masonic Order. The sueject of this sketch was married about 48 years ago, at Wood- stock, to Miss Margaret Close, who with 2 children, W. H., of Bradford, Ont., and Mrs. N. F. Gerry, Brussels, survive. Mr, and Mrs. Stewart lived for about 20 years 10 town he being engaged in tbe Flour Mill and Grain business, He sat at the Council Board 2 years and was a genial kindly man esteemed by all who knew him. For years he was a mem- ber of the Official Board of tbe Metho- dist Church Mr. and Mrs. Stewart bad lived at Oakwood tor the 3 years His health bad not been good for the past few years and hie death was due to 8 stroke of paralysis nearly 2 weeks ago, The bereaved share in the sympathy of the community, Two brothers and a sister of deceased survive. FINE PROGRAM -'l'he Concert, given ruler the direction of P. R. Mulheron, the Town Hall Friday evening was very oujoyable one and reflected credit all coneerued. The choruses were ell sung and showed careful prepare - n ; instrumental duet by Miss M. nes and Mr, Mulheron and the piano to by the latter would be difficult to perserle, Miss V, Walker and P. H. troy sang their solos in good voice to appreciative audience, The outside ent consisted of Miss Buschlen, rthur, the well known violinist, wbo scoursed first -lass selections on this ug of instruments, Miler numbers re A r but the medlay of National airs et with special favor, Miss Mabel W- eald, elocutionist, Wingham, gave a od account of herself and showed pabillty and gond judgment in her ections. She had appeared before meets audiences on former occasioes Highland dancing, Both !relies will welcome back, Encores were 052111. Otto and responses frequent. Mr. ilherou is to be eomplimenteci and ngratelated on the emcees of the even - g. The very heavy rain reduced the cadence and consequently cut down in a on w tio Jo so 512 01 ail tal A di Ki we 10 Do go 05 sal 13r in be er Mt co isa att Massey- sats FARM IMPLEMENTS Binders, Mowers, Rakes Drills (all sizes), Bain Wagons Saw Outfits and Gasoline En- gines. ea -Several good Second Hand Drills on hand for sale. John Long AGENT . RRUSSELS Shop next Town Hall. the financial receipts, We hope this is not the last of the musical events, COUNTY TEMPERANCE RALLY.-HttrOil County Temperance Convention will meet in Wesley Church, Clinton, Tues- day next, May mt. Morning session at io.3o a. m, and afternoon session at 1,3o p. m. This call comes but once a year and you cannot afford to miss it. This is a workers convention tor Inspiration, Information and Plans for the future. All automobile owners are invited to bring a load. This is a Mobolization Convention and the Council of War. No bigger fight was ever waged against an organized enemy than the fight put up last year by the Huron County Al- liance. Come and hear about it. Some problems to consider :-President's an- nual address ; Report of work by Field Secretary ; The C. T. A. in relation to the 0. T. A. ; Field Day Services Law enforeenient under the C. T. A. ; Do- minion Wide Prohibition, Rev. j. F. Knight, M. A., Hensall, is President A. M. Robertson, M. A„ Goderich, Treasurer ; and Rev. R. J. McCormick, M. A., Blyth, Secretary. God Save the King. People We Talk About • Fred. and Mrs. Longfoot. Stratford, were in town for the week end. • Mrs. Herron, Wingham, was calling on old friends in Brussels last Monday. Mrs. Tomlinson is home after an ex- toenntdoed visit with her daughter at Tor - School Inspector Field has been mak- ing his official visits to schools in this neighborhood. Fred, Oster bas gone to the West on a holiday trip but may invest if he sees what suits him. Mrs, D, B, McRae, Kincardine, was visiting here last week and Rev, Mr. McRae is here for a visit this week, George Barrington, Montreal, spent the week end with F. II. and Mrs, Gil- roy. The visitor is a brother to the latter. Mrs. Cbris. Rogerson and baby and Miss Rogerson, of Blyth loCality, were visitors with J. and Mrs. Jermyn for the week end. Miss Kathleen Wilton, Elmvale and Joe Wilton, Midland, were home for the marriage of their • sister to W, T. Cole- man, St, Thomas, James Ireland was bothered with in- flammation in the throat and found difficulty in speaking for some days but is getting over it nicely now. Mrs. George Manners was at St. Marys last Friday attending tbe funeral of Mrs. Andrew Rae, wbb died at De- troit. The ladies were old friends. Mrs. McMartin, who makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. W. Wilton, and has been an invalid for years, was not as well as usual during the past week. Mrs. juo. Bateman and Mrs. T, Jermyn went to Toronto last week for a visit with relatives and friends before Mrs. Jermyn went West to join her husband. Pte. Free, a brotber to S. Free, photographer. Brussels, is reported wounded in Frame. This is bis second lay up, He went overseas with a Western unit. It is to be hoped he will soon be about once more. Fletcher Roe and family have re- moved to their newly purchased farm, 9th Con. Grey township, and J. and Mrs. Jermyn have moved from the farm to the house vacated by Mr. Roe, which now belongs to Joseph Whitfieli, ezth Com, Grey. Alex. Fox has gone to Toroato, where he has taken a position in a Munition factory, in compliance with the School Law, he having passed bis test exam. at Hester and will receive his stauding without the necessity of writing at the Departmental examination latei, Mrs. Jno. Cardiff was called to Clin- ton last Tuesday owing to the demise of her grandson, jack, the 2 year old bright laddie of Harry and Mrs. Bartliff. The funeral was private. The parents have the sincere sympathy of many old friends here in the going away of their little son. Mr. and Mrs. Bartliff were former residents of Brussels, the latter being a daughter of the late John and Mrs. Cardiff, A letter from Pte. Robt Ellis, son of Wni. and Mrs. Ellis, who is in an Eng. lish hospital, says he is making favor- able progress and may soou be able to leave, Pte. Fred. Whiting, of Dun - darn, Sask., formerly of Brussels, was wounded in the band and had been sent to England from France, "Bob" had met Ellis Little, his nephew, who is in England as a soldier of the King from the West. THE POST is in receipt of a letter from Percy Thuell, written at Windsor, Ont., Friday last, He said he was about to leave for England this week, having en- listed with the 241st Canadian Scotch Borderers. Was sorry he was unable to gethome before going overseas but said he would write particulars of his trip for THE POST. Percy is determined to do bis "bit." He spent several months with the rerst but did not pass the fine] exam. Driver Jno. Cavanagh, who has been in Rock Ferry hospital, across the Mersey river from Iaivermool, for the past three months, undergoing treatment for a blood poisoned hand and arm in, jured hi France, has been bent to a Cotivaleseetits' Horne and on his Pro- gress will depend whether he is retained or returned to Cenada. He went over- seas with the Guelph Battery, Driver fa Cavanagh.is the Only son Of Mrs, (Dr.) in Cavanagh, of Owend Semi& co T6.1 STANDARD BANK OF CANADA HEAD OFFICE t• TORONTO • TRUST FUNDS Our Savings Department gives you a guarantee of absolute Security and 111T8 interest at current rate. 239 • BRUSSELS BRANCH, G, H. SAMIS, El El In Manager. Jno. D, Dignan, who has beau away on a holiday 50 Exeter, has returned to his position as carriage maker at the Ewan Carriage works. He's an old hand at the business. Mrs. A, Greenwood, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Miss Minnie Cook, Toronto, spent a few clays with Mrs. Harry James. Mrs. Greenwood is a sister to Mrs. James and Miss Cook a niece, Church Ohlmos • Read the Sunday School Lesson Notes on page 3 of this issue. Topic is "Jesus welcomed as King." Thureday of this week the Presbyteri- al W. M. S. is convened in Melville church, Brussels, Three sessions are held, the evening one being open to the public and will be addressed by Rev. Mr. Goforth, Missionary. of Honau, China, and Rev. Mr. Perrie, Wingham. The ladies of the congregation are serving dinner and tea to the dele- gates in the basement, Next Sabbath morning the Quarterly Communion will be observed in the Methodist church, following the sermon. Fellowship service at lo o'clock. The Official Board will be held next Tuesday eveulng, May est, at 8 p. m. This is an importaat meeting at which tbe business of the Conference year is concluded pre- paratory to reporting at District meet. ing. At the meeting of the General Confer- ence Transfer Committee last week Rev. D, Wren, M. A,, was transferred to the Hamilton Conference, looking toward his appointment to the pastorate at Mount Forest, to which charge he has been invited. Rev. W. E. Stafford, B, A., was transferred to London Confer- ence that he may be stationed at Brus- sels for the coming Conference term, in accordance with the request of tbe Board. In both cases the matter will come before the Stationing Committees of each Conference, which will convene at Hamilton and London, respectively, in June, for ratification. Officers of the W. 1V�. S. of Brussel Methodist Church for ensuing yea are :- Hon.•Pres„ Mrs. (Rev.) Paul Pres., Miss Gordon ; xst Vice, Mrs (Rev ) Wren ; and 'Vice, Mrs. Edwar Bryans ; Treasurer, Mrs. Leatherdale Ree..Sec., Mrs, Skelton ; • Cor. Sec Mrs. H. L. Jackson ; Suit. Systematic Giving, !Sirs. Manners ; Organist, Miss M. Smith ; Assistant, Mrs, H. L. Jack- son ; Auditor, Mrs. R. Anderson , Out look - Comittee, Mrs. A, Baeker and Mrs. R. F.Dolavgueinnt,Mrs. AFloral g. . Baeker ; ; m The adjourned Vestry meeting of St. John's church was held Monthly evening last at 8 o'clock. There was a fairly goOd attendance, The report of the canvassers was presented showing a col- lection of $130.55, Thanks were tender. ed by the Rector to Messrs. McIntosh and Colvin, the canvassers. There is a little more money to be paid in yet. The vestry then considered and voted on the question of admitting women to the vestry of St. John's. An affirmative decision was arrived at and ladies belong to the Vestry on fulfilling the usual re- quirements. George Colvin was nom. mated and elected Delegate to the Synod. It was decided to risk contribee tions to be paid at least once a month, The Financial Statement is to be print- ed at the earliest opportunity, • Seven young men, members of the Methodist Church Choir, have accepted an invitation to sing at Sunshine An- niversary services, afternoon and even- ing, next Sunday. On account of this the ladies of the choir will give the The financial statement as presented at the semi -manual meeting of the Pres- byterian Foreign Mission board which just closed after a 3 days' session last week at Toronto, showed an adverse balance of $2I,333 on the eqt6 account. All young men who are volunteers fur the foreign field are on war service, and therefore there were only lady candi- dates to be appointed, Miss Anna Me• Dotage'', Mitchell, and Mtss Grace Pat- terson, Thamesford, were appointed to India; Miss Lilliau Bryclen, Erarnosa, to Boum • Miss Alice Bligh, Lakeport, N. S., to Korea. Others formerly ap- pointed to sail this year are Miss Kathleen Anderson, Swan River, Man. ; Miss Winnitred Warren, Wal- kerton, and Miss Christens MacDougall, daughter of Rev. Dr. MacDougall, Keacly, to Homan, China; Miss Fannie Nugent, daughter of Alexander Nu- gent, of Ujjain, India, to India. • McKillop Miss Della Godkin has returned from the West after a year spent in• Al berta. Mr, Boyd, of Leadbury, is doing as well as can be expected, His illness is severe but -he is holding his own. Regular meeting of Bethel Ladies' Aid will meet at the home of Mrs, T. Leeming sr., Thursday May Sed, There will be Red Cross work for all who attend. We anticipate a large gathering. Are you going to attend the Patrio- tic Sunday School session at Bethel church next Sunday? Special pro- gram is arranged. Solos, recitations and familiar sacred songs. Brief ad- dress by the pastor an "Four good things to learn." Don't forget meet- ing opens at 3 o'clock. If you want to get a diploma or prize leb the fleet Sunday. count, Patriotic Sunday, Come and help sing "The Maple Leaf for Ever." BORN CUNNINGHAM-In Morris, on April 18th, 1917, r to Mr. and Kra. Wm. Cunningham, a son. ; HASTING13.-In Elma township, on April 15581, 1917, to Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Hastings, o.# Atwood, a daughter. -Muriel Louise. BAKEK.-In Seaforth, on April 5th, 1917, to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Baker, twin daughters, music at home morning and evening. Morning --Ladies Sextette, "Make Inc a power for Good",:unaccotnpanied ; solo, Miss Hingston. Evening -Ladies Sex- tette, "Throw out the Life Line," unac- companied ; solo, Miss Walker. The boys will sing at Sunshine in afternoou- Male Quartette, "Come 1 Spirit, Come," Messrs, McCracken, Cardiff, Armstrong, Wright, Best, Jordan and Wheeler ; duet, "Rock of Ages", Messrs Wheeler and Jordan. Evening -Male Quartette, ' Work, Watch, Pray" ; solo, Byron Wright ; Male Quartette, "Going down the valley," LADIES' AID SOCIETY.- The cumuli meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of Brussels Methodist church was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs, S. Carter, Encouraging reports were presented. Upwards of 380.00 was raised and about S30,00 disbursed Re- grets were expressed at the unavoid- able absence of Mrs. S. T. Plum, through illness, She has been a great worker for years, 'rhe fee of roe per month from each family will be con - tinned in lien of the frequent socials that were formerly held and collectors were appointed to call at the various hornes for this contribution. Follewhig are the office bearers for the next tetra :-Hon.- President, Mrs, S. T. Plum ; President, Mrs, W. H. Kerr ; 1st Vine, Mrr, Allred Baeker ; end Viers, Mrs, R F. D iwn- ; 3rd Vice, Miss A Pipe; 4111 Vice, Mrs. F. H. Gilroy ; Secretary, Mre. J. H. Fulton ; Treasurer, Miss Mar- tha Smith. Collectors - Ea4t Main Street -Mesdames Belles, and Crich ; West Mein Street, Mrs R. F. Downing and Miss Mae Wood ; North of river, Mrs L Skelton and Mill J H Fulton ; Mill street, Mesdames R. Anderson and II L. Jackson ; South of Brussels, Mese dames Rands and Tyreman ; North, Misses L Wheeler end Evelyn Parr ; Nast, Mrs Chester Armstrong and Mies Bertha Arnistiong ; Wast, Mrs. H, I, Manning and Miss Bessie Jordan, Past Yertr's officers were thanked for their ithful and willing work and encourag, g words spoken by tbe pastor 201 10 its titineance, MARRIED Oonemes-Wmmos,-In St. Ambrose Church Brussels, on April 25th, 1917, by Rev. Fr. Fallon, Mr. W. T. Coleman, 008t, Thomas, to Mies Elsie M., eldest daughter of Coun chlor and Mrs. El, Wilton. Flora Street, Brussels. LINESAY-ANBLEY,-At the home or Mrs. M. J. Ansley, Diagonal Road, Wingham, by Rev, .7. W. Hibbert, on April 18th, 311r R. Mark, Lindsay, to Mien Laura Almeda Ansley, both of Wingliam. PARIKIIR-PERRIE,-At the manse, Wingham, by Rev. D. Perrie, on April 17th, 1917, lir. Harold Parker, to Mies Janina Perrie, both of Wingham. DIED MAOLAREN.-On April 1501, 1917, .rit Toronto, Alexander Ferguson MaceLaren, ex -M. 5,, in hie 64th year, beloved husband of Janet kfacfmren. SmawArts..-At Oakwood, Ont., on April 25th, 1017, William 17, Stewart, formerly of Brus- sels, aged 70 years.. SnaoAx.-At Belgrave, on April 241h, 1017, David Sproat, in hia 88rd year. AUCTION SALES FRIDAY, Alma, SM. -Clearing sale or FR= stook, implements, &e., Let 23, Oen, 18, Grey township. Sale unreserved at 1 p in. Tees- dale Whitfield, Prop. 17.0. Seett,.Auc. PRIDAT, MAT 4Tri. - Farm stook, imple- ments, household furniture, &O., 8.34 0,01 4, Con. 4, Morris township. Sale unreserved at 1 p, m. Geo. Procter and Jos. Wilkinson, Exe- cutors for late Robb. Andersen. 17. S. Scott, Aue. Riohd. Proctor, Clerk. .4 4. OX'S : DRUG STORE F)14++++++++++++++40+4444 • • A ...R il 4. • 1 • • • lAllirELINgstereiegeaMa GMERM21313MISIMIESMOTITTliffieMil The month of April was given the name of Amalie by the Romans. "It is derived from the Latin word "Aper- ine" which means "to open" and refers ho the opening of the buds at this season of the year. In April with the opening of the Spring flowers comes theopening in earnest of the Home -decorating Season and to this end we will be very pleased indeed to have oyou step in and look over ur Wall Paper Samples, This is no idle request bub si real invitation and whether you find anything to suit or not we will ab least deem it a pleasure to have had the • 4.4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4.• 0 4.a • • 0 4. 4. • • • • • 6 6 privilege of elbowing you our4. stock, et • From the modest 'Kitchen at 4. So and 10c per roll we are • showing a particularly fine 4. assortment of Bed Rooms in ; nice floral and satin 'stripes • from 10c to 20c. We think 4. you will final our Diniug • Room and Parlor Papers • particularlyatbractive vary- : ing in price as they do from • 10c to $1.25 per roll in dainty • and heavy stripes, also in handsome;fioral effects. • 4. Varnished Tile Papers for • the Kitchen and Bath Room : also good assortment of the • always populae oatmeals. • • James Fox Druggist and Stationer. • • err STORE e0••••••••00•••••••••••••••• Wheat 73RUSSEL.S MARKET - Oats Sons -- Butter 811228071 Barley0825 Eggs 85 flogs 15 60 Hay 0 10 82 25 2e 115 02 06 16 50 0 10 Auction Sales ECXECNITORS' Sa..LE 011' FARM STOCK, ImPrAttraNTS, &o. Estate of the late Robert Anderson, F. S Scott, Auctioneer, has received inatrUotIone from the undersign- ed Executors to soil by Public Auction at S. .Balf Lot 4, Oon, 4, Morrie, on Friday, May 4th at 1 o'clock, the following valuable proper- ty :-1 span heavy homes 7 years old2 light driving colts 2 and 8 years old, 2 milking cows two of them bred again, 1 cow due to calve about the middle of May, 2 Steers 2 yearn old, 1 steer 1 year old, 8 yearling heifers, 2 steer calves, 1 heifer calf, 8 pigs 8 months old, brood sow supposed in pig bred February 17th, about 60 Mum, 1 binder, 1 mower, 1 sulky rake, 1 seed drill, 1 cultivator, 1 disc harrow, 5 sets of iron harrows'1 land roller, w 1 walking plo, 1 turnip plow, 1 turnip sower, 1 grass seed box, I fanning mill, 1 root indoor, 1 sot of beim' batmen, I democrat buggy, 1 single buggy, l pair of bob -sleighs, 1 lumber wagon, 1 hay rsok, 1 pig box, 1 stoneboat, 1 grindstone, 3 sugar kettles, about 150 timbale oats about 60 bushels of barley, several tons of 'good hay, quantity of 110neehold furniture, 1 set of plat - /arm valve 1000101. capaoity, quell tity of lum- bar, gnentity or tremor's tools, 1 wheelbarrow, f orks, chains, shovels and oiher nrtiales. Sale unreserved es the form has been leased. Terma.-All sums of $5 CO and under cash; over that amount mouths credit given on approv. ed joint notes. 2 per cent off for mph on credit amounts, Hay and grain to be cash, Rioh. Procter, Olerk, GEo. PROCTER, } ors. Jos. WILKINSON, Xeolt. almIES•111•1111111:11C•1.11•01•1•1•=1111n 1 ... Nen wit aCo o te. 1 11 are taking to our Bach- elor Suits like ducks to water. Good reason why, too. Notwithstanding their good looks, good work- ifianship and good wear- ing qualities, they are the biggest bargain ever offered to men, being the first guaranteed trade -marked, nation- ally known clothes to be sold at '165° q else is sold exclusively by D. C. ROSS 1. it 11 it 11 11 11 ti 11