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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1917-6-28, Page 1VOL. 45 N U', 52 $i.5o Per Annum in Advance BRUSSELS. ONTARIO. THURSDAY, ,DUNE 28. 1917.VV. H. HERR, Proprietor New Advertisements Tulips -Jas. 1'ox Paris Green -P. R. Smith, Lost -Rev, Mr. Thomson, (poral-Ament & McDonald.. Oottngg o for sale -Tae POWT, o tt0 -. a. Ontario Sale -Alf, Button estate, Mast :rte Blyth LosT. An automobile License card No. 5550 also the tail light, Will .finder Madly notify Rev. Mr, Thomson, Bluevale. CELEBRATION ON J t7LY 2ND. — Ar- rangements are well in laud for the celebration of Canada's Jubilee pore' Monday, July 2—Dominion Day, Pro- gram, conuu'ociog at 0 a. rn., will consist ofaOaliIhumpieu, and Trade procession, school patade, children's gamer, automobile parade, address of welcome by Reeve Milne and speeches by prominent men, senior sports, Base Ball game between Clinton and Listo- wel, tug of war, auto rare. &c., the day's fun concluding with Concert in Hall at 8 p. m„ by Forest City Male Quartette. Wroxeter NEWSY NOTES.—Mies Oassie Harris, Toronto, is visiting at her home here. —23 candidates wrote on the Entrance examination here last week. Princi- pal Jefferson, Fordwich; presided.— Mrs. Jas. Pettigrew (nee Miss Tina Rae) and 2 sone, Blucher, Sask., are guests of Mrs. Jno. McNaughton, Turnberry.—Miss Janie Howe arrived from Brandon on Friday to spend a 6 week's vacation at her home. Pities Howe is Matron of the Brandon In- dustrial Institute.—Will any one haw- ing Red Cross work on hand kindly bring the completed articles to the post office not later than Saturday, June 80th, when another bale will be GeoKrauter . Implement Dealer A Is Sole gent for De Laval Oream Separator's, Cockshatt Frost & Wood and John Deere Imple- rnents and Fleury Plows. Repairs for any of the above lines kept as well as for Kenip and Success Spreaders. Brantford, McLaughlin and Benckville Buggies and the Adams Wagon. Number of 2nd hand Binders fur sale. Call at our shop, at bridge, Turn - berry street, Brussels, in charge of Allan A. Lamont Phone 61 2 rings. pracked.—'Phos. S•inclersou, Toronto, le holidaying uurl„r the parental roof,- Do, Holme, Geleric11, called on old friends in the village on Mnnctay.— Mee, Geo, Leckie has returned frown a week's visit near 13ruseele, — 31)05. 13row 1 spent several days in Toronto I ll re l cant 1 M saes Btss a Lovell, St, Y George, and Pearl T(aake, \Vhit" Rite?, are hoes for the $171nitiee vacation, -Rev. A, 3. Love and family left for Staff t this week, Their many friends wish them happiness and enc - cess in their new hve.-13,ev. Me. Stride is the testy Mel hodiet pastor, who cnmanenaes his duties next Sun- day. i've bid him weIeotue. Bluevale NEWSY NOTES.—Mise Nary Stewart is ab p. 050110 vititiug relatives near Grand Valley.—Robt. and Mrs. Mus- grove visited friends at St. Helens and Dungannon.— airs. Sanderson, Toronto, le up at her Summer home here for few weeks. holiday.—Park Smeltzer, Galt, spent Sunday with his parents here. -Misses Jennie Yeo and hazel Stamper spent the week end with friends at Brussels.—Win. and Mrs, Thornton spent Sunday with relatives at \Vingham,— Mrs. Wut. Hall visited relatives at Gor'rie this week.—Alex. McGee and Milt.. Watson have gone to Galt Where they have received employment. — Misses Olive Maetere and Annie Cairns, Tor- onto, are visiting at the home of Jas. Masters.—Geo. Haney and eon, Har- vey, visited relatives at Seafyrth on Sunday.—Mrs. Geo. Mowbray, who has been i11, is improving and is able to be up again. -We hope she will soon be well again.—Reuben Garnise is cutting wood around here with his circular eats.—Iles, Snell is at present spending a few weeks with relatives at Hallett and OlinLon,—Hugh and Mee, idinnamou and John McMichael motored up from Galt Saturday and spent the week end at the home of \Vm. McMichael,—Rev, Wm. Smith, Oakville, spent the past couple of weeks with lis mother and on Sunday night preached a line sermon in the + ,} ▪ Students can now and as Hone at • she West In Arts and reedtcine at + the Western as anywhere. Western University + 4, o' LONDON + Three More New Professors I Equal to any in Canada + + .l, + + i'++++++1+++'1++++++'1'+++'i'++++•1'+ President E. E. BRAITHWAITE, M. A., Ph. D. Methodist church Which was much appreciated.— l)r'. L Tate, Toeonto, was home for a couple days last week. —Jos. Breokeul+idge and John Messer attended the 0. 0. 1+'. Convention meeting at 13anti 1toe last week.—John Hall has taken a job ou the G.'1', R. section for the Summer nnnths,— Femembpr theGarden Party < n the Methodist church lawn Friday night, July 61.11. Tea will be served from 6 to 8 p. m. The Wingham Band will be in attendance. • isse•ot80•C,sisosiesoe®•e••••ss ••••8•••••••••f'd•e8ese. o.•• 5 a i5 • • c: ><y (' • tos.,..I''(' .� e s WANTED • O • • • • • a Artillery Horsesa . • o • • • e Ages 6 to 9 years ; height, 15 2 to 16 hands ; ! to weight, 1200 to 1350 pounds, and 1500 pounds and °e a- stand 16.1 hands. eo m COLORS—Any except , light grey, white or light o '• buckskin.. e All horses must be sound, of good conformation, e Q free from blemishes and broken to harness or saddle. e 8 Horses will be inspected at— • O LISTOWEL, JUNE 30th, 11 a. m. • a • esseeseee•••••e•es7as•esene•00•0000e00900000000000000 Monorieff 17d. Fulton was away to Hamilton last week attending the 13rgh. Court nl' the Oalindiau Ordpe of Foresters ae delegate front Oomrt Oeanbrook. 1], K. HAI (1 Mrs,, Livingston were visitors with .Toseph and Mrs. Murtray and Win. and Mrs. Irwin, Belmol0. Mrs. Livingston is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Murray and a sister of Mrs. Irwin. Friday evening of next week is the date of the annual Lawn Social at Knox church, Moncrieff. As usual a Rest -class prngtatn is arranged. Tal- ent will consist of the well -known Lawrie Family of Hamilton ; H. L, Jackson, Brussels; hiss Stephens, New Hamburg; Miss Iva Harris, Wal- ton and Ethel Orchestra. There will be a series of sports pot on from 6 to 8 o'clock. A refreshment booth Will supply ice cream trod cake, fruit and confeetinnery. Rev. Mr. Lundy will be chairman. Keep the date in mind. ,,,tete8Oteeteteete•eee88808044118 04116:401811180888811108888490888111110 a.. s • ® . The Chevrolet • • • tatkui r. Q F • 0 AutoService bl tl t3 0 ® ®S9rl�si. .. S 6d 0 cal 9 E are now prepared to give the best of satisfaction 8 to all in the Automobile line. Repairs for all. s (°1 Cars willget immediate attention. We have installed o a a an up-to-date Gas Pump for Auto Service, l3est of 13 s *Oils and Grease kept, Dunlop, Goodyear and Domin- e o T e ion. Tires always on hand. Call and test us in above lines A ym n At Ewan's Garage, Main Street, Brussels S • ---•tere • it • • It e given us experience to have nothing hub the beet in tide line e O ▪ All Jobbing in Wood or Tenn prninpily attended lo. • • Re•t•ubleteing Baggy, Wheels a specialty—all sized Rubber. p w• Best attention given to Repainting of Buggies and a, e m Specialty ■rade of Autos. • m Orden foe New. Designs of week. p • TheWorks • D. Ewan Carriage o • •B••••NNB ••EMBEBE••SNii.••••imie •.•••••••••.• 0 • Buggy gy Line In the � gr {/ + E7 �l ,7 • • This year our Rigs are better and more np•t0-date than ever, o Rubber and Steel Tired Rigs of best material, 26.yrmrs has Belmore Mre. Gen. Doubledee is visiting. friends in Toronto. Jas. and Mrs. Mulvey, Wingham, are visiting friends here. Mee, Fraser. Toronto, is visiting her sister, Miss Ellen Fleming. - Hiss A. Bax spent the week end with Mrs, W, Clark, Teeewater, D K. and Mrs. Livingstone, Mon- crieff, visited friends here last week. Fleming Ballagh had a very suc- cessfnl barn raising on Monday aftet- nm urs The Woman's Institute intend Bold- ing a Garden Party Friday July 61h. Watch for particulars. Miss Blanche Irwin spent a few days last week with her sister, Mos. E. Jackson, Teeswater. Rev. 7,i0. Love preached his farewell• sermon on Sunday morning. Rev. Mr, Stride is the new pastor. The Woman's Institute held their annual Suu7mpr meeting on Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs, 1\'m. Mri11ee, about '70 being present. Mrs. Philips and Miss 0 1110x, of A'wester, addressed the gathering. Miss Col- lins gave a splendid address m, "A Girl's Preparatinn fns• Life" which was mucin enjoyed by all. There was an instrunheota.l by May Ballagh, snlo by Evelyn Crawford also a solo by Miss Collins. 12 little girls sang very sweetly "A Dolly Lullaby." At the close lunch Nits sewed. • • • • • • • • Brussels Studio • •. • • • OPEN q Friday & Saturday each week i Op • Try us for Amateur : q Printing and Developing :. i Groups taken at your own home • anywhere in the country. • o • o Picture.Framing NeatlyQone .9 • We make Enlargements from • • • +• G. S. FREE Photographer • • • ,e•OAaagtag.on•t: 4,+••••••••••• old Pholps. . were $78.00. The proceeds after ex- penses go to Red Ocoee Fund and the promoters are to be congratulated on the success. Attendance would prob- ably have been larger had the weath- er in the forenoon been more Aro sti- nus. Jamestown Teacher wanted at the Ramsay school, Morels. See advt. in this issue. Mrs. Schooley, of Nevada, has been visiting her sister, Mrs, James Strachan. Mrs. (Dr.) Wilson and daughter Florence, of Mildmay, are visitors with J. D. and Mrs. Miller, "Cherry - Haw." We regret to hear of the illness of Adeline, daughter of George and Mrs. Johnston, Grey. She was operated on last Sunday for appendicitis and many good wishes are expressed for her ear- ly recovery. Morris Mies Martha E. Maxwell spent the week with Mrs. Gen. 1(ere, 'het, sister, Brussels. She was accompanied by her little nephew, 'Pommy Walkey. The trustees of S. 5, No. 5 have re- engaged Hiss Eliz'theth Ferelnioe r)0 teacher at a salary or 8650 00. We wish her and her pupils 'speces5 in their work. We congratulate Mrs. W. 13. Fer- guson on her appointment as one of the 'Vice -Presidents of Note Huron Liberal Assnoiation, She will make a worthy representative, Mrs. Walter Pe•rie and baby daugh- ter, of Meriden, Conneeticrit, S , is hone 011 a visit, with. her (nether, Mrs. Alex. McCall. 7th line. This is her firstvisit and we are glad to have her lio.rlt. Owing to the decease of Alfred 1311t- tnn, his executots, Dugald McDonald and .1 no. Evans, have antemneed nn Auction Sale of Patin stack, imple- ments, &c,, on Thut's:hty afternnnn of next weep, at 1 p. m. with F. S. Scott esAliclioneer, The farms willelan he effen'etl at the same Brno anti if not sold will be rented with the Spring crop. The Sale will be at Let 20, 711 71)1p: .List „f 5111, tray be read in this. issue of '1'1111 Poste. AUCTION SAt,E.—J. D. Molweo, 0111 Oon, (trey, t'nrine'ly of lst, li'le, Alor- t'is, having sold his farm, is holding tin enelion stile on \Vednesday, .Inly 4th Having taken only inmple.1nonl5 ueeessn'y for seeding to Gley and to Save 111001,10 his heavy nt•'rltin,ry end a gneultil:y of Minitel., lir, 111r- 11 ren 18 taking his stnrlt and whet • tt 1 Let o „ a he has in G L mllmuls y 1st line, t Tools i and colds sale on above date Wednesday of last; week a quiet wedding was solemnized at Melville klanse, 131 usspls, when Rev. A. .1 Mann, B. A , Lied the matrimonial knot between two well punto)) young people of the 3rd line, Morris town- ship in the persons of Allied ono, - vane and Mise Joanna, daughter of the late (morin 111(1 Mrs. Andetson, Mr. and ales. Cochran0 have settled dnwu on the groom's farm with the good wiohss OP as %vide eitelc of friends. May their joys be Olen', RED ('n.OSS GARDEN PARTV.- Tues- day evening a very sihceesefnl Garden Party 01118 heal at the Aticle'sntr School g101), 1s ander the auspice's of the gond folk of that locality, with Miss 'l'eenie Ynill as teacher. A splendid se1 tr (nr (nmore properly sparking a (limner) was served in first rinsemaser. by it tenl.i.'o waiters. They nee greet conks in No. 6. Pro- gram was well rendered haul 00)15151ed of vocal splecliols by le. 13. (lib oy, Mrs. Jim. Oliver, Miss Marjnry Camp- bell, a01 s- hell n rI rnr. 1 t hiss -ria ,T1n;,nrlSl rhalsul I Rands ; instrumentele by Will, tend alis Seely on violin mid organ and Earl Lowe on bagpipes ; with oss by Bay, A. 3. Mann ; and readings by Miss Mabel McDonald. Wintrbeto Band was also in attendance: W. 11, Grey Mrs. Joseph Ilutchinson, of Ethel, is very poorly. Jesse and firs, Wilbee spent Sun- day in Cranbrook with friends. • Frank, the faithful horse of W. H, Oole that drew the engine, is dead. Mrs. Ambrose Stephenson is visit- ing with her son, John Stephenson, L'thel. N iss Icier Frain has gone on a holi- day.visit with relatives and friends in the West. B. P', and Mrs. Carr spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Hustle, \Veneerer, Low lands received a great sub- merging from the heavy tains of the past week. Miss Lizzie Hoover, 0th Con., was visiting her sieter, Mrs. D. McCallum, in Blyth Insanity, J. Henry and MIs. Hoover Werere- newing old friendships at Westfield, their former hone, Mrs. S Watson, Vaecouve', B. 0., visited will Mts. Ambrosa.Stephen- son at Dongald idutchinsnn's. We are sorry to hear that Pte. Jno. \Villioptson, who went overseas with the 161st, was wounded but we hope it will not prove serious, 01105. Conk, who has been at Sea- fotth during the past' Reinter, work- ing in a munition factory, is back to the 6111 Col„ with his family. D. L. Thomsnn, Toronto, is a visitor with Win. and lire. Buttrey. Be isa brother to the latter. Mr. Buttrey and his guest were away to Goderich this week. Mee. Trickey, London, and Rev, E. G. and lits. Powell and children, Olin - 0)111, w0e0 visitors with Ohester and Mrs, Alino00 0g, 10th Con. The former is Mrs. Armstrong's and Mrs. Powell's moths', S. S, No. 6 school pit-nic in Garfield Dunbar's grove Friday afternoon of this week. Games, Font Ball, Base Rall by girls of Oranlirnok vs. (non. 6, Bagpipe Music, Booth, lunch and everything that is good. Mics Lilah Spatting is the teacher and is deter- mined to see everybody has a good time CARD nr Tr1ANIks, Mrs, James Denman and family wish to thank their many friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown thea Irl their 1emit sad 'bereavement nisi, for the beautiful floral designs, whielt here their messegeof love and sympathy 1,, then in their seri ow. Bite. DEENA AND FAMILY, GARDEN PAht 1.. --The anmual Guy - den Party Untun Church fitbbnrh 1 111 church ye heel will be held n o L Rol. ads next Monday evenin lea r n g eeved from 6 to 8 , chick. ' Pt nglnn1 will be gond anti will he rendered by Lnrknnw popular Male Quartette and local talent together with addresses by Revels. Alessrrs. McDonald and Flair, At wood, and Craik, Walton. 'rickets 85 and 25 cents. Rev, T. W. Johnsen will be Chairman. You will lir merle welcome. MAT, i oNSAL•- At high conn a quiet but pretty wedding was solem- nized at the home of Wm. and Mrs, Jtaeklln 011 Wednesday, June 2011, when Linde eldest daughter; Miss Lull 17tta, became the Wife of Robert 10,edericit heron, a prospe'ons young farmer of Sharkletmi, Beak. Re W. Johnson officiated. Wedding 0111'01 tvas played by Miss Bernice Flood, pride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of silk embroidered net t1Ve1' White satin trimmed with pink rose Mule. Her wedding veil was of lm1hrn(de'Pd tulle and she 001010(1 a briquet, nf'tvlike temps, lily of bite valley and maiden Heir fern, The hi hie was attended by her two 1111110 sietee, Miss Clara as ring1, bearer. and Mise Viola as flower gill, Groan's gift to the bride was a diemend eel pendant, to the plower glide ?brae, set with pearls and to the organist to gold brooch. Among nthee valuable presents was acheque other valuable presents from a dis. tanee. After the cerenlolly a elttnptn- oms wedding breakfast was partaken of. The happy young couple left on the afternoon train for a trip to Beavereham, New York and ether points before returning to bhehr hone in the We. Hearty e t ratulations c 9 o1 g are extended to them as they embark on the sea of matrimony. Cranbrools Listen and you may bear wedding bel Is,ring. Next Sunday afternoon Rev. Mr. Stafford, 13. A., the new pastor, will preach his introductory discomsee iu the Methodist church here, McKillop Next meeting of Council at Win- throp on June 30th at 1 o'clock p. w. Do you want a good time 1' If so attend the picnic in the Leeming grove, 14th Con., next Monday. There will be a great program of fun for ,both old and young and all at a small price. See bills for program, Ethel OAS of cement has arrived for S. 8, Cole. Customers may procure quantities desired by Eap lit.cstlon to Station Agent Murray, G. T. R. ge Sorry to hear Mrs. Joe Hutchinson is very ill. At time of writing she ap- pears to be a little brighter. Jno. McDonald had a letter from sou, Pte. Stuart, `somewhere in 'lance. He is in the best of health. N. and Mrs, Franklin and family, Harriston, were visitors at the latter's father, Wm.Slemmon, on Sunday. Don't forget the picnic in the Ethel grove next Monday. Bring your basket and come and, have a good time. Last Thursday' morning Robt. Branner had a horse killed by lightn- ing. It was insured in Howick Mutual. Rev. Jno. Henderson, formerly of Ethel, will be the new pastor at Rip- ley for the coming term, commencing on Jul 1st. Mrs. S. S. Cole and Mise Bernice started for the West Tuesday Lo visit the former's daughter, Mrs. Joe Welsh, Olds, Alberta. A number of Ethelites went to Brussels last Sunday to hear Rev. Mr. Wren's farewell discourse before re- moving to Mt. Forest. Robt. Ritchie and family, and A. Fletcher. Seaforth, and. Geo. Fletcher and family, Glammis, were visitors at E. Fletcher's over Sunday. Girl's Patriotic Society will hold their quilting bee Friday afternoon at Jno, McDonald's owing to illness of Mrs. W. Pollard. Tea from 4 80 to 7.80. Proceeds for Patriotic Fund. Mrs. S. I. Wilson and daughter, Bessie, Toronto, are visiting Ethel friends, Accompanied by Jno. Mc- Donald they have one to Cargill to visit their mother, -Mrs. Arnold, and sisters. Tuesday morning John Kreuter had aihorse killed by lightning in the stable. The electric current went in at one end of building and out the opposite end in loft but did the build- ing very little harm. No insurance. Miss Ida E. May Faulkner, formerly of this locality, was married June 20th to John J, Orewson, of Grand Valley. The marriage took place at the family iesidenae at Lebanon. R. McKay, West of town,attended the n wedding. Mr. and lire. Pollard and family, Listowel, Mrs. 1P1cCttuley and Ed. Pollard, Brussels, and Mrs. Wills, Thedford, were coiled to Ethel to visit Mrs, Polleted st'„ last Sunday, who has been in poor health for some time past and on Sunday morning took a stroke of paralysis. At present she is in a semi-consciuns condition and not much sign of improvement. Mrs. Wills is a sister. Kerr Was chairman. Gate receipts from her father', 'Photo webe also • Low Priced Walton Monday evening Rev. Mr. Craik was ut Brussels giving an address at the Epworth League social. George Ferguson, Toronto, was here for a few days visiting at his parental home. He has a host of friends about here. E. 13. and Mrs, PeLerkin, of Moo- treal, who were visitors at the Metho- dist parsonage, left for Fergus to visit relatives last Saturday. Mrs. Rev. Orsik is a daughter. The Prize List and other parrticuiate of Walton (and neighboring sections) School Fair may be read on page 5 of this issue. of Tali POST. A big time i, expected 011 September 12th. GARUL0 r>,ARTY. — The annual t 1 (3ode,1 Party will be held on the lawn at Duff's church manse Wednes- day evening of next week. Supper rico 6 to 0 p. 1rr. An A 1 program of quartettes, duets, solos and readings will bet rendered by the .Imperial Male Quartet, e, Galt, the umbers of which are L. 0. Fleming, basso, 0. McGregor, baritone, EL C. Healey, tenor, and H. Henselwood, man. Piano selections by P. C. Mutheon, and .Blyth .Band will also bo in at- tendance. A tefresbmenL booth will be oh the grounds. Everybody will be welcome, This Garden Party is one of the events of the season so be sere and attend. ENOAL 1Po11 BRAVEaY oA' 1013E NtELn.—Jles. It klcLeod has received the silver medal presented to het 500, Pte. Alex„ 300030, for bravery on the It has the King's image and the mune of the hernie laddie engraved on it with reason for presentation. He is ll years in the trenches but nut - side of being heeled by a shell in tvhieh hie back was injured, necessita- ting 6 weeks in the hospital, he has escaped so far, Pte. Bert. aannther sore of Mr, and Mrs, McLeod, is in England but has 9.01 his discharge ea he is only 16 years of age. He has been t0 France digging tarehohes brit took trench fever and had to quit. It will be a glad day if the boys are able to get halite safe and mind, + + MIL LUI! The balance of our Summer Millinery will be sold at Bar- gain prices for the next two weeks to clear out stock, ,how's your chance. Call and• get prices, MISS KilTE11[ ETHEL + 't' +++++++++++'1'+++++-1•r+d•+-1•++-l' Dr. Shortreed, of Grand View, Manitoba, was here for a shoat visit while returning from the Assembly at Montreal. He is a brother of RPovP 1111(1 W. 13. Shoetree( and a slteceseflll ph yei ei an. NEw TIME '1 etE.—Mondlay of this week a new Time Table went into ef- fect on the 0. P. R. changing all the trains. Hours are now a5 follows :— Going Fast, 732 a. in. and 227 p, m. Going West, 11.48 0. m. and 0.(14 p. m. The travelling public wnnld (10 well to take the hint and thereby avoid dis- appointment. Report says that Joe loliller 1115 sold his fiu'ui in Mortis 111 14o1811(1 13114g11(5, who rots been temente; r1 hayfield. James Anderson and Albert Oule have each purchased new ecale \Vil- limns pianos. Robert Gibbs, Londes- 1n1'o, blade the Sales, , wish h. to The l ani u7ttc StrY tv7 aP t thinks the follow- ing t Itt wl l gp With tui, d.lruu , • 1e0,4 \\ artnuosh Come it 10711141;11 te.t'.. 111 bertson, *1..00 ; (ir .wit • .`,ra11$1.00 ; 111,4, JAS. Ni1'h u!.'ql 117 t 11••1 m .r 0011•+11. 1110 ii,)r'lets h'o, n1rl1,111(1 t1) Hyman Hall his month, u 0111010 and 21 pair of sorbs, The Farluors' (llub and Women's Institute will held their emend pienio on Fi iday aim t Pull ul1 U. W. frits. Everybody cn1t11', bring a basket and have a i o rd lituc+. .1 genie of arse ball will be pl , yed 1/0120011 the Carl Unities of Rru : ,.1s told it young Indies team from 1 he 1111 lint of East \'V'awaunsh. L,,14 or 1111 promised. The annual Summer meeting Pf the \Votneu's Llstitute was addressed by Miss Collins nn June 13111, who was touch appreciated for her very fine ad- dress which was listened to by au at- tentive audience, A question drawer was conducted which resulted in an interohaoge of ideas. Mrs. 0. W. t sense of the Procter presided in he absence octer p e 1 Mrs. Procter, and bliss President. Mt , May Hopper sang an appropriate duet. The next meeting will be held in the 0. 0. F. Hall, MEMORIAL.—The memorial service was attended by a large crowd of people last Sunday et Westfield chnxch in honor of Lance Cot p, \\'ill. Buchanan, eldest son of Ouunciilor Robert and Mts. Buchanan, who was killed in action on June 12th, Will. was 26 years of age, a bright boy who received his public school education at Westfield, 1'Te remained at home with his folks cm the farm until early manhood, when he took up bis studies at Wiltgham High School where he proved himself a studious lad. Tak- ing his first-class certificate anti gradu- ating at Faculty in Toronto two yea Is ago, he tanghtin Toronto in 1015-16. r 14 months ago he yielded to the call of King and Onnt try, went overseas in November with the 17001 Tolouto Battalion. \\rill was a general favor- ite with all hip COW pahliotle. Rev. Mr. Conway conducted the service which a 7 tt Male. He spoke was specially I p 1p wo ds of eomfo t to the parents, who were grief stricken and read an extract of a letter written by him some months ago to his parents, which contained expressions which were the 0111ennle of his meditation while alone or sentry one night in France, which are as 11 benediction to the influence of the life which he felt had been merited by his parents, when be was at. home. He said it is on the. battlefield that 000 realizes that it is only the real things of life that mat- ter. The preacher paid a fine tribute of respeet to the fallen here, who had made the supreme sacrifice and said, it was more honorable 10 die a heroes death than to live a slacker's life. Congregation was visibly affected. Male quartette satig beautifully, "Sleep on." Choir also gave a suit- able selection. Ohm eh was draped by loving hands in deep mourning and patriotic colors, The ,elativee with special mention of deceased's parents and a young wife, with a baby daugh- ter, a few days old, have the sincere sympathy of the community at large. Another brother, Pte. .Leslie, is with the 161st in England. Belgrave Miss Margaret Wight man is spend- ing some Lime with friends near Bhte- vale. George Jordan has returned from the West where he has been for seine weeks. W. J. Geddes and Andrew Procter attended the High Court meeting of the 0, O. F. held at Hamilton last week. Mrs. Samuel Jordan mourns the loss of a sister, Mrs. Mcl[urray, of Toron- to, tvhn had been in failing health for some time. Dramatic. Society of Auburn a1 e putting on their popular play in the Foresters' Hall, here on Thursday night for the Patriotic Society, A eleceptinn was held in the Mctho- distchurch Tuesday evening for the new pastor, Rev. kir, Davison. We welcome him to Belgrave and wish him the best of success. Remernber the Sunday Selina] Lawn Social at Knnx church grounds on the evening of Thursday,. July 5th. Wing - ham Band will furnish the program and a good time is promised. A Lecture will be given in the Eng- lish church on evening of July 101:11, by Rev. Capt. Allisnn, a returned offi- cer from France. Proceeds in aid of Patriotic fund. Be has an iuteresting story to tell. Rev. Mr. Parnaby preached a very appropriate farewell sermon on Sun- day night to a large oougtegatinu and left on Wednesday with his family for his new appointment et Appiu, West of London. May abundant prosperity attend him. 3'0o. Clegg represented Belgrave Farmers' Club at the Agricultural Board annual meeting at Fordwich last week. Mrs. Will Procter and Mrs. John Olegg were delegates to the District Women's Institute. The trip was made in Mr. Olegg's car, under the careful pilotlrge of Joe Clegg, LATE MRS, JAS WIIi1ITMAN.—The funeral of Mrs. Jas. \Vightman, who died at the home of bee daughter, in Regent, Man., was heal Saturday, June 16th, from the home of her sol, Wm., 10th line, of East Wawano5h, to Brandon's cemetery. Rev. Mr, Boyle conducted the service, 4 grand- sons, Rennie, Leslie, Norman and rand. nephews, Jas. Wightman and 2 g p , was i11 het �.rq,Deceased r ease . were e 001.h year. She was born in Scotland and in Pally year's came lin this coun- try with her husband, the hate Jas Wightman, who predeceased her 20 years ago. They lived for a number of years in the vicinity of Napanee and with their family moved to Lost \Vlowanosh on the gravel Toad, South one mile Prom the village, where she with her family resided for many years. The subject of this nnt lee was a woman of wonder fol energy and physique, a strong, Christian chase. ter that was ever actively, engaged in the service of her Plaster, wham it - was her whole atubition to serve. Her love for the sei'riCe3 of the sanctu- ary, her deep, devotional life, ilex se - vice of ministry In the sink and lonely, her fidelity to everything that was for the uplift of those whom she cause in eontuit With trete eternities WOO - thy of emulation, One feels the rich- er for having known her, Rev inter- est and life-long ambition for the spread of the Gospel 10 Chase in dark- ness, her continued interest in Mis- sionary work never decreased but rather increased as she advanced in year's. In iher passing away one of the Mothers in Israel has been removed but her influence still remains. One daughter, Mrs. T)ongell, Man, ; 2 sons, Wm. and John, of East Wawannsh, survive. One daughter, Bate is de. ceased, Rev. Mr. wren Closes SuccessTui Pastorate,. Last Sabbath Bev. 11. Wren, M. A„ who has spent the past 4 years as pas - tut of the 11ethodi"t rhureh 1109e, preached the closing st'rnuo10 of his tette to fatgeand ',pe,111110 interested t n n" before congregations. In .� m 1t (110 I'L 0)1101011011)11 1, 11-.11y 1 to the happy period tq, sot iu Brussels, thanked the Official .1,•.11, the pas- tors of the town a, d the citizens generally for their c.,tdialily and brotherliness and Mad, seeeh,1 refe- enretoMiss Dlantlrt O,.rutlrs ,errires as nrganiel at the tc l;ir prayer 501. elite and the Sabbath I.1 10115 Fellow- ship meeting and to Treasurer 1!. 11, Gilroy for the sittl8fael ay 11101111OP :in which he had relieved the pastor in caring for and lteepitlg in business shape the finances. The friendships and fellowships of Brussels would never he forgotten and both he and o 3'L hack oeras- 711ed t a k AV'reel hoped Mrs. } •'ul , A tine clayto t old 1lu rs rn 11 vial discourse was preached on the subject, ',The:augel's recon. In the evening tl1e church was crowded, many (10111- ing from Ethel circuit, Ml, Wr'en's charge before Brussels, "Thou has made hire a little lower than the angels, &c.," was the 1118015 and the sermon was among the finest efforts of hie ministry here. He hu - pressed the facts of lite dignity turd royalty of true manhood and 1110 vic- torious program that may be wol'lted. nut by those who believe the (Gospel. The reverend gentleman is a good preacher triany lime int excelled dur- ing the 411 year, \Ve congratulate \Pit. Forest on their good fortune, The ellnir rendered splendid music at both services. '.'Pile prayer meeting Weduesila.y evening was transformed 1111,1 11 preeentaation 51111l•1115111which Rev. A'Ir. Wren 1 rev1ved a geld headed cane and lis, \\'0011 a bracelet gold watch, Null reper1 will be given in next week's Pone, Pte Arthur Wood, who its anuenl' er of a inac11,0,1 un section in Preece, b R was wotinded iu the head au 3(1110 701, while doing his duty Ile is a sou of Fred. Wood, of Erin, Out., mule eel]. hew of J'.'1', and 111ra. Wood, Brussels, We bine the heroic laddie will -soon be restored