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
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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-
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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
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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
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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;;