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The Brussels Post, 1917-5-24, Page 1VOL: 45 NO. 47 81.5o Per Annum in Advance Fe cd • l> This Issue Doings of ,the Duffs. A linrnoroue story in picture lora. The Fashions; Newest ideas In Women's Wear. Farm CropQueries. G. QuesUons answered by Prof, Hgnry Ben. Housewife's Corner. Tested .Recipes and Helpful Hints for the busy Housewife. Serial Story. . Your Problems. A Queaoq cn and Answer Department New Advertisements County Council -W. Lane. - On -the holiday -1a. E. Srolth.. Calf for aalo-.I. P. McIntosh. Auction ealo-Davo McDonald. Heifer strayed -3P .11 Berney. For Rom/leo-Donald McTaggart. pstr:ixt Rei.D5 Bluevale Rev. Mr. Thomson attended District Meeting at 'Teeswater Tuesday and 'Wednesday of this week. Thursday of last week Miss dilliza Diamond paid Nature's debt and ryas buried from the home of her brother, Harry, ou Saturday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Tate conducting a suitable service and interment was made in the come- • etery here. Deceased had resided in this locality for a number of years. Iersmee TJ,—The Women's Institute held their aunual meeting et the hone of Mrs, Archie Campbell, lst line Mor- ris. All felt pleased with Secretary's report for the .Red Cross wotk. Dur- ing the year they raised $048.1 to help win this terrible war. Shipped this year to Red Gross Society 306 suits of pyjamas, 270 day shirts, 31 quilts, 10 pillows and cases, 18 first aid, pillows, 11 Christmas boxes, 270 pairs of socks, also to our own boys over- seas 214 pairs of socks. Total valua- tion 31321.00. Thanks are returned to all who so kindly helped along this much.ueeded work, and asked not to grow weary for our boys need all the comforts that can be sent them. The month's report was as follows :—Sale of waste paper, 344.34 ; Nelson Thorn- ton 8200 ; Mrs. R. Shaw, $1.50, tea for Red Cross ; Mrs. Bush, $1.00 ; Mrs. John Mundell, 32.00 ; Mrs. Jos. Smith, 31,00 ; Mrs. Stamper, 10 yds, flannel- ette and 2 bunches batting ; Mrs. Jno. Mundell, 1 pair of pillows and cases. During April there was shipped to Red Gross Society 132 suits of pyjamas, 10 quilts, 3 pairs pillows and closes, 42 day shirts and 48 pairs of socke to our own boys overseas. Following are the F �a I expect a car of first- classLime at Ethel G. T. R. Telephone your orders to No. 524, or see a Baker, Granhro k George e o results of the election of officers for the coming year ; Pres., bits, H. Dia - merit ; Vice -Pres., Mrs, Jos, Br'eoken- ridge ; See. -Yeas., Mrs, (Rev.) Tate 1 Asst, -Sec., Miss 8, Collie ; Press Core Mrs, John Robb, Mrs. McOell gave a very interesting, paper on "Social Life. in the Country.' A vote of thanks was given to all who took part, also to the hostess, Meeting closed by sing- ing "God Save One Splendid Men." Next meeting will be held at the home of Mee. H. Diament. Wroxeter A. Gallaher was a visitor at Galt Tuesday.. Reeve Reis spent Monday and Tues- day at Grand Bend. • 4. B. Harris, Toronto, was a recent visitor in the village. Miss Cassie McDougall, Mt. Forest, was home over the week end. Sam. Willie and Jos. Barnard, Lon- don, called on old friends here last week. , Misses Cunningham, Barrister), spent theweek end with their aunt, - Mrs, D. Fisher. • Mre. Jno. Morrison is at, Brussels at- tending her daughter, Mrs, E. Cardiff, who has been ill. R. M, and Mrs. Hazlewood, Clifford, called on the former's brother, W. C. Hazlewood, Friday. Rev. A, Love attended the annual meeting of the Wingham District in Teeswater on Tuesday. Mts. A. Brown, Amherstbnrg, and Mrs, 0. Pope, Lonclon, are visiting their parents, Geo. and Mrs. Barnard. The Young Ladies' Recruiting League of Wroxeter, have started a knitting contest, L. McNaughton and Al. Sanderson being captains, They will endeavor to see which side can get the most socks knit, The- girls have a large supply of yarn and want to get it -knit es soon as possible as - the need for socks is greater now than ever. Word was received: here last week Of the death in Winnipeg, on May 13th, of Mrs. Geo. French, youngest daughter of Airs, Jno. Gibson. De- ceased was well known here having spent practically all her life in this vicinity until her removal with her family to the West several years ago. She had been in -declining health for some time, never having recovered from the chock of the death of an only' daughter. She is survived by her husband and two sons, the latter now being overseas. The eldest eon, Geo., was recently wounded. Much symp- athy is expressed for the relatives in their bereavement. Clinton KEGS IN OLD CHURCH.—As a result of recent inveatigatioue by County officers of the Dominion Alliance working in conjunction with Inspector Torrance, and the finding of a num- ber of empty kegs in the old Batten - bury Street Church, Melvin Graham was convicted on two charges of bringing liquor into the County • for other than personal use, and Thee. O'Ootnor was convicted ou one charge for the same offence, their combined ed finesamounting toS 25 and costs: Both Graham nasi O'Connor had their shipments come via Blyth and Dublin, although they live in Clinton, and this may also be the basis of charges against the shippers and carriers under the new Doherty Act. For obstructing Constable Mc- Millan, Reuben Graham was lot off on suspended sentence. Alex. McKinnon, of Oakville, has rented the Rettenbury Hotel, Clinton, for one year with the option of buy- ing at the end of this term. The Rattenury" is one of the best known hotels in Western Ontario, and with the'exceptdon of a couple of years has bean run by a member of the Rot len- ,•, -.• P`,,-" n it t; en l i9 i`3: SCnSe r are taking to our Bach- elor Suits like ducks to water. Good reason why, too. Notwithstanding their good looks, good work- manship and good wear- ing qualities, they are the biggest bargain ever offered to men, being the first guaranteed' rked trade -ma , nation- ally known clothes to be sold at 50 tS,/ ll _. 1■ sold exclusively by D. C. 1D SUIT Q,. Ij.• ..•f::t :.,,Nei •• •• • :it titi::llt I i, ;r 115: BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1917 W. H. KERR, Proprietor Rum a:s Centre tier The Annual; Meeting of Cen- tre Huron Liberal Association will be hold in the Town Hall, Wingham, on Tuesday, 20th Inst., tot 130 p. m. A prominent Liberal Ai, P. from Ottawa is expected to dress the gathering and 'a large and representative turn -out ask- ed for, PT's ertilwessess`e•errs bury family as far back as the time when the place was known as Batten- bnry's Corners, and was the first hotel established here. Mr. McKinnon bakes possession June 1 and Ike Rat- tenbary,• who has been managing the hotel since the death of his father, Joseph Rattenbo•y, intends to go into some other lino of business. Fol many years Mr. McKinnon was connected with the hotel Mossop ru Toronto and more latterly conducted the Murray House at Oakville, and is a well known hotel man. Goderich Goderich Bowling Olnb has secured a portion of the Tennis Club's grounds on Pi0te11.street and this will be the scene of activities this Summer. Club has a plot 105 feet square for bowling, which will allow 9 greens and bowling can be done crossways as well as up and down, assuring a more even use of the grass. Lights are to be put in ''so that bowling can be done in the evening. Membership fee has been set at 35. A meeting of -municipalities inter- ested in West Shore Railway was hold in Kincardine on Wednesday of last week. 0. A. Reid, Chairman, --Mayor, Reeve, Deputy Reeve, and Secretary, L, L. Knox, attended from Goderich, and there was a good repre- sentation present from alt the muni- cipalities, practically the whole Coun- cil of Ashfield township being present. About a dozen tenders for the rails and structural steel, ties and posts were received and after tenders were examined resolution was passed authorizing trustee, •Mr. Stothers, to sell rails, structural steel, spikes, bolts and fish plates, etc., to the Hydro Electric Power Commission. H. E. P. 0.'s offer was $45 a ton for rails not laid, 340 a ton for track (rails, fish plates, spikes, etc.,) and 5 cents a pound for structural steel. Commission is to stand cost of remov- ing material, - - Belgrave This week Rev. Mr. Parnaby and Harry Hopper were at Teeswater- at- tending \Vinghaln District meeting of the Methodist Church. Friday evening of this week the Farmers' Club will be addressed by RoderickMtKenvie,Winnipeg, Seem- tery of the Canadian Cnuncil of Agriculture, in the C. 0. F Hall, at o'clock. A large tarn out asked for. Ladies are specially invited. \fir OMEN'S I1,s ITUTB,—The all nual meeting of Belgrave Women's In- stitute was held at the home of Airs. Ohas. Wilkinson. Following officers were chosen :—President, Mrs. Jno.' VanOamp ; Viae -President, Mrs, O. Procter ; Secretary - Treasurer, Mrs. W. J. Procter ; Organist, Miss Maggie Procter ; Asst. Oi „anist, Miss Maggie \Vightn,au ; Dletrirt Director, Mrs. Ohes. Wheeler ; Representatives to •annual District meeting at Fordwich, Mrs. Chas. Wilkinson and Airs, Gen. Procter. ; Directors, Mrs. J. Hopper, Ahs, J. Centres and Mrs. James' Clark. Auditors, Airs. Clayton Procter and Mrs. Chas. Wheeler. Program Com- mittee, Misses Edith Procter, Maggie EffiCert Township Hall ETH 'L 1 Thursday e� MayZ t �er��4 h � �9 Under auspices of ladies' Aid Methodiot Church Tire program will be a splendid one in which the following well known talent will take part : - Eloeutionist-Miss Muxworthy, Exeter Soloists—Mise Hammond; At wood ; Miss McNeil, Ethel, and others ; Instrumentals 13rnes Or- chestra ; Dialogue— "Making Jelly , for the Minister ;" Pati' o i lilt este t t a Drill, Program at 8 o'clock. Tickets 25 cents; Children 150. Proceeds will no applied oh tho Build. Ing Fund of the Ohoroh. A cordial invitation is extended to the pubilc to Come and enjoy the fine programa sste.ssess�U.sssser+sssssbs McCallum, Mary Cole and Mrs, le, Mc- Callum. Regular meetings will be held in the 0, 0, IP. Hall the 3rd Eve day of each month aud all the women of the community ate invited to join. Present membership is about 30. Good work has been done in the past and a prosperous year is hoped for. The Red °roes Society wishes to acknowledge with thanks, the follow- ing donations :—James Anderson, Morris, 35,00 ; Harry Mc0l'nngban, 31.00 ; John Armstrong, 32.00 ; Mrs, Thos. Shoebottom, $1.00; Mrs. James Anderson 5 yards new cotton, Bslgrave Patriotic Society purpnse sending a box of "Eats" composed of fruit cake, cookies and candy to our soldiers. Donations will bo thank- fully received front outsiders as well as from the members of the Society. The same could be left withany of the members in the village before or on May 30. Boxes will be made up on the afternoon of the above date. Cranbroetk Rev. J. L. McCulloch was preaching at Atwood last Sunday evening. He was recently elected Moderator of the Presbytery of Maitland. The barn on Fred.. Jeschke's farm near here was struck by lightning last Saturday and slightly damaged. Fred. was in the barn at the time and felt the shock. Knox Church was filled to over- flowing last Sunday evening at the memorial service held relating to Pte. McDonald, who gave up his life in France. A very appropriate address WAS given by Rev. D. B. MnRae, Kin- cardine, a former. pastor. Suitable musical selections were given. Visit- ing Foresters were present from At- wood, Ethel and Brussels, Jamestown An interesting letter may be read on page 4 from Pte. Ralph Shaw, son of Anson and Air's. Shaw, 2nd line Morris, who recently went overseas. Pte. Frank, a brother to the writer, is doing duty iu the trenches along with Pte. Charlie Forrest, of this locality. RED Otiose Onecen.—The ladies of Jamestown Red Cross Circle intend holding an Entertainment on the evening of June 1st, for the purpose of presenting our autograph quilt to the person holding the reeky ticket, A good program is being prepared by the program committee, Misses Mar- garet and Mary Johnston and Mar- jorie Strachan, A, 11. Musgrove, AL P., Wingham, has kindly consented to speak during the evening. Admis- sion fee 25c. Everybody welcome. A grand Concert will be heldFriday evening June lst, in Victoria Hall, Jamestown, under the auspices of the Women's Institute, when an excellent musical and Literary program will be rendered. A.31, Musgrove, M. P. P., Wingham. will be present and deliver an address and F. H. Gilroy, Brussels, will occupy the chair, An interesting feature will be the presentation of the autograph quilt to the holder of the lucky ticket which will be drawn that - evening. Achnieaimi o..o cents. Pro- ceeds inaid of Red Cross Funds. Our Red Cross Circle has just com- pleted a very successful Year'swork. Total ceeeipts were $5S4.72 and total expenditure $321.04, leaving a cash balance of $263.68. To this account will be added later the money derived from tickets being sold for our Enter- tainment of June lst. Since the be- ginning of May 1916 we have shipped to Red Cross headquarters 18 pair of socks, to local members of 101st while at London Camp 14 pair and to our boys overseas 135 pair, making a total of 107 pair of socks sent away. There are 03 pair more ready for ship- ment. Special mention must be made of Mrs. James Wright, Jamestown, who since last Christmas has knit and sent in to our Circle 48 pairs of soaks and also Mrs. William Wright, who has knit 21 pair during the same time. Total value of finished articles includ- ing socks shipped to our own boys, sent to Red Cross headquarters dur- ing the year amounts to 3400.37. WOMEN'S 1E8TITO'rM—The James- town Branch of the Women's Insti- tute held their aimaal meeting in the Hall, Wednesday afternoon, May 16th, 12 ladies being present. Pres i- 11nLopened seting bp repeating the Lord's Prayer. Alinutes of last meeting being read, IIrs. P. 0. Scott moved their adoption, seconded by Miss Al, Strachan. Secretary then read the Financial Report of Institute for year beginning May 12th 1016 to May 16th 1917. Moved by Mrs, Gen. leckmier, seconded by Mrs. J. G. Pisco that this report be adopted. Carried. An itemized report of Red Cross Circle for past year was also given by the Secretary aud Mrs. D. McDonald, Sec. 'Teas. of Red Cross Circle aud :found correct. Moved by Mrs. Fraser, seconded by Miss Strati - Ilan that report be adopted. Carried. Following this the President asked some one to move a lady to take the rest of the meeting in Girder to pro- ceed with the election of new officers vMovedMrs. the Doming year. by M e. D. McDonald, seconded by M1•s. Eels - Wier that Mrs. Holt take the chair for the reintiinder of the meeting, Car- ried. Then followed election of of- ficers. Moved by Mrs, McDonald,ise- frBalmier colded by Mrs. Tyle a that Mes, Wm. Holt be President, Carried. Moved by Mrs, McDonald, seconded by Ales, Fraser that Airs. Jr D. Miller bo lst `?ice President, Carried, Moved b Mrs seconded •by Mlra. J. 'D Miller that Miss M. Strachan be 2nd Vice -Pres. Carried. .Moved by Mrs. Scott, seconded by. M1s. Fraser that Ales. D. McDonald be Sec,.Treas, for both Institute and Red Cross Circle, Oarrird. Auditors for both, Airs. J. G. Fraser and Miss Mary Johnston were moved and se - muted by Mrs. McDonald and Airs. Miller respectively. Moved by Mies Strachan, seconded by Mrs, McDonald that Mrs. Fraser and Mrs, MoEwan be Directors, . 0 rriedRed rocs Carried. Orem officers are—Mrs, J. D. Miller and Mrs, D. McDonald to buy goods. Cutting oomrnittee, Miss Lizzie Hislop mud Airs. P. 0, Scott. Moved by Aire. Miller, seconded by Miss Ethel Scott that committee for packing socks be the following :—Mrs, Forrest, Mrs. Eckinler at?d Mrs, Fraser ; and to pack goods .for shipping :—Miss M. Strachan, Mrs, Eekmier and Mrs. D. McDonald. Moved by Mrs; Scott, se- conded by Mrs. Miller that next regu- lar meeting be held in the Hall Wed- nesday afternoon, May 30th. Meet- iAnng theclosed by singing the National m, Morris Mrs. John Watson, 411i line, spent a few days with her son and daughter in Chatham. Ethel Council meets here on Saturday, Don't forget the line Concert iu Township Hall Thursday evening of this week under auspices of the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church. The well bred Clydesdale stallion, "Attractive Prince," which was im- ported by Wm. Calquhoun, Mitchell, was purchased by W. 3. Cooper, the web known horseman of this locality. He is a well bred fine looking horse and his route for 1917 may be read in this issue of THE POST. Blyth A bad accident occurred at the saw- mill on Saturday, when a piece of lumber from a saw struck W. Mow- bray, an employee of the mill, in the leg. No bones were broken but Mr. Mowbray was severely bruised. One of the worst storms in the history of the village struck Blyth on Saturday. It only lasted a few minutes but in that time it did con- siderable damage, especially to the telephone system. Iu all 17 lines were put out of commission and many poles were broken. The roof of the Fair Grounds grandstand was ripped off and carried a considerable distance. The roof of W. Philips' blacksmith shop was also torn off. Grey ' Miss Helen Murray, of Tavistock, is visiting Miss Addie Cardiff. 7th Oou. Miss Ohelta Thompson, Petrous, is a visitor at the home of Jae, and Mrs. Pearson, Court of Revision on Assessment Roll will be bell. Saturday of this week, followed by regular Council business, Owing to the pastor not being well the services last Sunday at Roe's and Union churches were taken by Robt. McKay, of Ethel, The Sunday School of Union church purpose holding their anneal Garden Party on the evening of July 2nd, on the church grounds, llth Con, Good program. In.a letter from Rev, Robt. Pearson, France, he stated he had been laid up from a badly wrenched Juice, but old friends hopea he will soon beas livelyelY as ever, Last Saturday's storm partially un- roofed Arch. McDonald's barn, blew clown P, A. McArthur's silo aud the small drive shed on the A, D. Grant farm. Fences also got a bad shaking oR in some places. Last week Robert Carr, 3rd Oon., received word that his son, Pte. Robt. Carr, had beet' wounded in France while doing service for the Empire. Injury was a gunshot wound in the right leg, Pte. Otx'r enlisted with the 65th Battalion, Saskatoon, but was drafted into the 42nd. We hope he will soon be restored to his usual good health, Daniel Machan and his son, Stanley, left Tuesday of this week for the West where they have a job of running traction machinery. Both are good hands with machinery aud well acquainted with the various depart- ments of farm work. We wish them a good season and a safe return when their contract is completed. Mrs. Machan will continue to reside on the homestead, the land being rented for thisy ear. Airs, W. P. Bray, 9th Con., was called to Mount Pleasant, near Brant- ford, to attend the funeral of her youngest brother, Levi. Beam. He had been in failing hearth for past year, the trouble being tubercular, Mr, Beaux was only 45 years of age and leaves a wife and 2 sons. He was a farmer by occupation and a former resident of Huron Co., living al Sea- foeth and Brussels some years ago, Harvey Beam, now in the West, formerly of Brussels and Morris, was a brother to the deceased, GONE WEST FOR A THIP.—Tuesday of this week ex -Deputy Reeve and Mee. Brown, 10th (-tun., left on a holi- day trip to the Western Provinces. They have leased their farm and will visit relatives and friends for several months. Fort 'William and Winni- peg will be among the first stopping placee but Neepawa, Manitoba, is where to mmnber of relatives reside and will be headquarters for to while. The many old friends of Me. and Mrs. Brown wish them a fine vacation n aud hope when they get tired to see them land back at the old home safe and sound. SCHOOL REPORT of No. 3, Grey, for the month of May is as follows :- 60 per cent. pass ; 75 per cent benore. All classes examined in Reading, Geography, Arithmetic and Spelling. Sr, IV.—Elsie Smith 00, Willie Mc- Donald 87, Willie Smith 85, Roy Aic- Ferlane 68. Sr, III.—Elizabeth Smith 82, S Clifford Oarchie 64, Willie Bishop 60 Cameron t h to 48. Se. II.— Melille Latnoob 01,t Lamm 'Turnbull 59, Jr, II.—Fraser Strachan 94, James Smith 87, Jennie Armstrong 40 Head TT An Auction Sale of 40 head of cattle will be held at the Central Hotel Stables BRUSSELS Saturday, May 26 6 Fresh Cows, calves at side 10 Springers, about due to calve 6 Two -year-olds 9 Yearlings 20 Young Calves This is high-grade stock and in the best of condition, Sale to commence at 2 o'clock sharp TERMS—Six months credit on pur- chasers furuishiug approved ;Mut notes, Dave McDonald, John Purvis, Piop., Wingham. Auctioueer. 85, Mary Denner 80, Harvey Steven- son 71, George Turnbull 71. Primary Good—Margaret Strachan. Tilos. AnmentO NO, Teacher. lelfaiton Rev. R.A Lundy now drives a Mc- Laughlin -Laughlin touring car. This week Rev. Mr. Craik and Thos. ' Limning jr, were attending C ti:rtela District Al.eeting at Varna. The gardens in \Valtnat corporation will be well cultivated between flow- ers, vegetables, rr..te and fruit, Air. Peterein, of Montreal lets been a welcome visitor at the-ehodist Parsonage. Mrs. (Rev.) Craik is a d augh ter, The Farmers' Club was addressed last Friday evening by Bev. Mr. Lar- kin, Seaforth, an others no questions of interest to the farming corumuuiey aud the public generally. Monday last, Roderick McKenzie, Secretary of the Canadian Council of Agriculture, addressed a meeting on the aims and objects of the Council and the duty of the people in relation to it. He is an old Huron Co, boy, his home beiug in Ashfield Co. DAVID CRAWFORD DIES Sum:ewes% —Last Sunday morning the subject tet this notice rose from his bed, attended to some chores and was getting ready for breakfast, about 8 ti clock, when he dropped into a chair and with a few gasps his spirit had il'.1. Mr. Crawford had not ccmploeucd and was able to be about as usual, con- sequently his demise came as to great shock to his tamily and the neighbor- hood generally. Deceased was born in Co. Donegal, Ireland, nearly 80 years ago and when 11 years of age came to Canada with his mother and family,the father dying the year revs �. t ng ion . �'o David went to live previous. with an oriole in the State of Ohio where he spent several years. Ile was married to Margaret Fulton, Os- borne township, 57 years ago, and they came to McKillop township and tookup farming when the 14th Con, line was still bush, After a long resi- dence in that township Mr. and Mrs. Crawford retired from elle farm and located in Walton 9 years 2140. Mrs, Crawfurd, who is in her 79th year, and 5 suras (Win., of Brussels ; Jno., of Melita, Alan. ; Darn, oar homestead, Mcleillap ; .las. II., E.ime:rt.pu ; aud Samuel, Kincaid. 5.tsit.) and 6 daugh- ters (Nies, Win, Pierce, Vancouver, B. 0. ; Mrs. A. Orieh, 1€incaid, Sask. ; Mrs, J. G. Crich, Toronto ; Mesdames Wm. and Rubt. Coates, Melita, Man., and Miss Cleat, et home) survive. Mr. Orawford leaves nue sister, Mrs. Jim. Fulton, of Walton. She is 8 years his junior. Deceased was a Methodist in church relationship, n Conservative iu political belief and was a member of the Orange Order for over 60 years, The funeral will take place from Welton elethncdist � church Friday tri.'nu.rn at n .,.00 o'clock. Service at 2 and will be corn ducted by Rev, Mi Craik. The L. 0. L. will attend in a body. Inter- ment. will be made in 13rnssels cenue tery, Dereased was an industrious, honorable man who lived au un- obtrusive life but set an example well worthy of Millet loci it. many tespects, To his aged partner and other mem- bers of the bereaved family the syrn- pathy of the community will be ex- tended in their unexpected sorrow. • Huron Courtly. During the heavy sterur Satnrduy evening, shout 5 root oek, tht' tower of James Street Met lwdist Church, Exe- ter, was struck by lightning aud some brickwork was then on the West, side, but otherwise no damage w.ta done, Samuel lidos, to well-known farmer Of the township of Usboi'ue, Wilt) re- sided about le miles lease of Centralia, was struck by liigitt-tiittg and instantly (tilled while standing in the doorway of the barn. Ile seas aged 57 years. His wife, 2 sous aud 2 slaughters star viva, The crop situation in Ontario, as to - Ported to tho Department of Agricul- ture by District Ropresentativen, is fav - able, taken as a whole. hall wheat will be s light crop, although thine ltuprovice merit in coticlilious took plate, during last week. Clover is in better singe: than wheat, although here, too, yield protegees to he on the light side. Pea. titres have also been held bank by cold weather, Buuawaaaa Mena' Association Despite wet and disagreeable weath- er a goodly number of residents as. eembled in the Council Chemises. Mon- day evening to talk over the for- matiou of Business Men's Assoela- tiou, A free and full discus- sion of the situation took place, in whirl a good many joined after which it was moved by W. M. Sinclair se - collided by F. H. Gilroy that wepro- ceetl to organize a Businces Mons' As - sedation in Brussels. This was car- ried uuanimously. Some time was spent in chatting over the oiiiciary and the best plays of prnceduie and finally to Nominating Committee, consisting of Jas. Fox, W. M. Sinclair, D. 0. Rose, M. Black aud W, Id.. Kerr, was appointed to present to list of office betrern fur the consideration of a pithier meeting to be held next Monday evenly;;