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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1917-11-22, Page 1VOL. 46 NO, 21 5o Per Annum in Advance l$ New Adver-tie,ernents Lcoai A. T. (Jerrie.,, 1 coma - P.aelte• Oro', Commit -Tom Marko. Aar of 1Plour—W. p. Neal, Onr of apples—Thos. leaps, OonntP Oliunofl--mol. Lona. A uc;aton rel.,—Ulms, (tlenvor, A notion solo -hire. A, Forrest, Ohristmna Photos -0 A, Urea. • Ponh for sale—Chas. Howlett. Item tin—Molvine Unruh Choir. Auotionmile—Joseph Whitfield, Por sale by. tender—Thos, Pierce, A few suggestions -1P IL Keith, Damaur—1 cassis Young Ladles. Sist ±ct Sitits Cranbrook James Bnwruau, North Huron Un- lonist candidate, announces a pplltical meeting in Oranbrook Hall Thursday evening of next week tit 8 teelook. Invitation is extended to A. Hislop or representative to speak. On account of the opening of the Methodist church, Ethel, next Sun- day the metal preaching service in the Methodist church here win be with- deawn. Rev: Mr. Stafford will occupy the pulpit at Ethel in the afternonn. Cranbrook was associated with Ethel circuit atone time. Last Sunday the anniversary ser- mons of Knox chin eh here wore preached morning and evening by Rev. Me. Cranston, of Nalnisyston. The weather was not peopitions and the night dark yet the cnngr'egatimis were good for such conditions. Well tiered sermons were delivered to the profit of the people who will be pleas- ed to have. Rev. Mr. Cranston back again. Monday evening an excellent program was rendered by the choir of Melville church, Brussels, nutlet, the direction nf P. R. Malhefon, Music. III -bill of fare was as fellows :-Open- ing chorus, "Soldiers chorus in Faust" full choir ; piano duet, "Overture to "Zanlpa," Miss M. Jones, P. R. Mnl- herol vocal solo, selected, Miss Lethal Sern.nhan ; chortle, "Hail 'Smil- ing morn," full obeli.; vocal solo, "Best old fl•g on earth," F. H. Gil - rep ' vocal solo, "Love's Echo," Miss K. Deadturn ; chorus, "Russian Na- tional Anthem," full choir; vocal duet, "Ben Bolt," Miss V. Walker, P. R, Mulher'in ; piano solo,- selected, ,Ir. Mulbei on ; vocal solo, "You'll get heaps of'ii'+kiugs," Miss V Walker l chorus, "\larch nf the roes of Hate lech," full (hole ; piano Moe, "Merry wives of Win,lem," Mies MJones, P. 11. Mulhernn ; vocal solo, '+Queen of the earth," F. H. Gilroy ; (hieve,''0 Canada," full choir. National An - thew. Audience vitas appreciative and heartily enjoyed tele music. Proceeds totalled $80,00. A tasty iteiteeeetere we we L,AlAhiES1 AVD 4+ • eteiree d a: ,. `v.�,,�";. ti� ,,��•• � -amu. t� r a b 0 • ET H E L fric1 December lt h '9 4 tai The L•t'Jie,'Aid of Om l9rthrulist A Church pit ruose holding.anote- +- worthy ll,outr,at Il,,, h..nt" of a tars, Thos. Vodtio , Ethel o o Friday, Dec, 7, opening tit? p.m. • A • a1 A large annply of M1na1 taeTti at -4 (sins will be On sole, ico-.onnble A ;,price 'lirelnlly eultabis for Christ- • 6 inns and holiday gifts tar Molds 6 '• 4 near er Par, ya ® Iioino•made Cooking, Candy, &a., will p A also be there. • • A 10 oetl. Lunchwill be served, . :, • Proceeds go to the Now Ohurol+A'und, ,(e1 4r 18verybody will be welcome, so oeme A • and help n geed cause, A 'keep en eye open for further nn- I • nounor,uent, O L+'Tf3ELLADIES' Alit Y e eeis*ee ort a wowa,ep'sav`4eee ow Lintel ryas s, rued by the ladles of the cony i eg1Ll ion AL I,hn 01080. 1i'. 11, Gil- roy and A, 17,', !bossy assisted the choir. Rev. lir. Me0uiloch pastor, nettle a few appropriate eemarlte vol - big the thanke of the audience to choir for their excellent piogram, Wingham NURSES GRADUATION,—The new lid.: dition to the Wingham General Iles - piled is now almost completed. Hos- pital 130ard has gone to a taiga ex, pense in providing additional accom- modation for patients and comfortable quarters lot nurses in training, A public reception will be held on 1'h urs - da f a Y a tern u l nand evening, Nov,. 20th, from 3 to 0 30 p. in, In the evening the graduating class will be preeenled with their medals and diplomas, 1px- eteises to begin at 8 p, tn. A cordial invitation is extended to the citizens of Wingham and surrounding districts to be present to inspect the new build- ing, A plate will be placed at the door so that every one will have an opportunity of contributing towards the furnishing of elle new wing. Grey Are 000055ts ere due Dec, let. After thst date 6 per cent will be added. Will eastomer. please give this their early ubtenbfon, &imam Boos. The Auction Sale of Will. Livings- ton, 10th Con„ totalled about $2,000 Township Onuuetl will meet Tues- day, December llth to close up bus: - nese of the year. Mrs. H. McKinnon, 7th Con., has gone to Collingwood to visit her daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) Robertson, fur a few weeks. Bible Society Collectors have been calling on Greyites for thein auntie! contributions to this splendid cause and have been well received. The Arnenb farms, 17th Con„ known as "Camp Borden," has been receiving considerable attention this Fall by the owner's employees, who are trans- forming them into fineproptirties. This township was well represented ab Wingham, last Monday at the Nomination of candidates for the Dominion Election. A. Hislop, of Grey, and Jas. Bowman, Morris are the standard bearers, A 13ot1NoER,-A great crop ofsweet clover was grown on the farm of John A. Speiran, 10th Con., that attracted no. small atbentioil. There were 10 acres of it from which were threshed 60 bags of seed. As it is worth about $10.00 a bushel the value of the crop is.n011 difflnult to estimate. It was one of the best crops of clover seen for many 0 day. 'Deputy Reeve McNab's machine did the threshing and it was no light job Pither. PRESENTATION. -Jas. and Mis. Mc- Oalliun, formerly of this locality, now residents of Owen Sound, where Mac. is Inspector of the finals in the Muni- tion Works, were invited to the hotne 'of Mr. Deabeil and shortly after their arrival a company numbering about a score of the employees of the factory, celled and presented 11r. and Mts. McCallum with a large silver salad ilislt and a beautiful silver spoon. Aithnugh taken completely by surprise "Jim"-macle a neat reply thhalfof his wife and himself. A ;mouton of games foi)oved and a bloat enjoyable limo tvas spent, Mt. eitiCallinn is highly esteemed and the company wished him and his bride (who was formerly Miss Emma Hun - Ler, of Oranbrook) many happy, prns- per0ns years. CAR OF S doses Flour AND FEED :Will arrive in course of a few clays. Special price off car. Enquire from W. G. NEAL •WALTON t RUSSELS. ONTr1RtRIO. 7'HUA.s,UAY. NOVE.iMBER 22 Igl? W, H. KERR, Projyietor e T OM MARKS AS ' IIGGS," who with his Co. and Highland Band will appear in Town Hall, Brus- sels, one night only, Friday, Novem- ber 30th, presenting the very funny Comedy. Bringing Up Father," and refined Vaudeville. Gracie Marks, as Maggie. Prices 35 and 50 cls. Seats on sale at Fox's Drug Store. Win. Baker, Lot 83, Con. 10, keeps quite poorly. He bas been in poor health for the past 8 years and spends a good share of his time in bed. Mr. Baker is '77 years of age, hence has not the vl"ality to shake off ailments as in earlier life. AVOTION SALE, -A short while ago the Hee farm of Jos. Whitfield. Lot 31, (ion, 13, was sold to Fred. Tuck, Clif- ford, on account of Mr. Whitfield's desireto take a well deserved rest, especially as his health has not been as robust of late. The new propeietor will get possession on December 1st, hence Mr. Whitfield has announced a clearing .Auction Sale of Farm stock, implements, grain, &c., on Friday afternoon of next week, 30th inst., at 1 o'clock, with F. S. Scott as Auc- tioneer. Stile will be a big one and list may be read in this week's issue of THE POST. Mr. Whitfield has pur- chased a comfortable home and Mot of. ground, in Brussels. South, and with hie fnunily, will neve to it next week. They will be greatly missed in the neighborhood, 12101.0 especially in Union elethcdistb church where they always did their Ys titeu ptn•t splendidly fm' many a year, for Mr, Whitfield was born on the 12th Con., almost across the road from the church, ;Many a good wish will go with them to Brus- sels for an enjoyable and happy time. 44444,64,64,64 ,64,6++++++4,4,44.64, i' Women 1 Make Your Own Soap 'l' 4- 4. e• •4- ri' • Learn how to make your owu e• Laundry ,� rind(Soap'1 n of w c ruiaute ys 4' at home. Stoma money, hands � 17 and clothes, lasts longer and is 4• much superior' to kind you buy, 4. Pti,ited instructions mailed tip- .I. 4• on receipt of 25 cents. Achieves + Economy Sales' Co. 81 Latour St Montreal, Que. 4• 4. 4fiq'Q•d"t•-F'4'4'4"i'9.4,44i'4•-:-'E+++.14+d' Organ and Choir Recital Under the direction of ' MR. P. 11:MULFIER0IN on Tuesday Evening November 27th in Melville Presbyterian Church Brussels, Oht. 8.1 o'clock Programme "VESTAL 8011.0" Turnor No, 1 -Rejoice todlay with ono accord" No. 2-Duett ; "O Lord of Ifenven tend Barth sod Sea" Miss V. IVAI.ltlrlt All+, W. M. 5lsctOl la No, 0 -"We giro 'Thee but Thine Own" (Unci us ,anie,1 Chorus) No. 4 -Solo ; ',Blessed is the Man', , MO, 1'. 3t. Atu1:14uox No, 0 --Semi Chortle '"Ills Lnrd Is My 8hophoni" Mas, Sco7r, 11100 SIOMP1I4N Miss Pox, toss SINCLAIia, AIR. UI005n, i,f1l• STRAenAN, Ant. 81401,411t, Ant Coition No. 0-0110005: "l?rnlso Sod in tits holiness" 21311,1 °nein MTSCELLAN1t0U8 VR11110olle Solo t "Boruouse from ,reoolyn . Ootlard the in erree Vocal sole, : "Open Lha Gates nt the+temple" Knapp lubes loonni, Ss'1tAc13N Organ solo.: CO. Sextette from "Lucia," Doniaotti (D) lovensong. . Johnson • Ma. Ours Chorus,: "The Match of the Mon of liarleoh" Ilaroby Pura, men a Vocal solo 1 "with Verdure 0111)1 " from 'The Creatleo' Mlas VeuNR 1dALkntt [Haydn Viudhroollo Selo 1 Mennot. It O, Boothdvsn 610, MUTTON Vona) Oslo seloot0l Wrw OUT( Organ solo : "Marche De MIlttafro" , Massenet Wt. MULnant011 Violinaello Solo Serenade sslmbort Aut, IlulmoN ysoab Solo . Recessional 1Ciplirlg 00, 0OT1 Clients , "0 Oanada" , Brooms Putt, (Meta - (1rgan Solo 1tee melee" sparks :b) "01100134 Amnia. clitlotte Ma. MIT (000 MAW) T'IlE 1(111(1, SOLOISTS AIRS. B. 5, SCOTT Soprano 0IS8 VERNE WALKER Soprano ,. MISS ISAII4L 8T11,ACIIA,T Menet Soprano A,IS8 N1LLII) PDX Contralto MISS RU'JiiI 8INCLAIlt Contralto MR, 1110ItT, U, 'CUTT Tenor M1t, W. CLOU81d Tenor MIL. A. 8TILACInAN Tenor MR, 1V. M. STNCLAIR Bernell° MR. 1id,00Ln 000018 Bliss MR, BERN, U, MUTT Organist and Accompanist and 0R. ttU'r"TON Cellist Itlndly note.'—After the Oratorio has been rendered More w111 Ito a shortlntorletsolun, Miss 14, Ohtche, of \Vasluul11, Mane is 0 visitor tvitll Mrs, Alo-x, Azul. strung, 7111 MO. 7.'11e VD+i1.111 15 11 (l:,uhhlr,' of the late Win, Olark, formerly Clerk of 1110 Township of M(weis, This bucca 4V'IJh Livingeton, who has been a re-peei•d young wan of the 10111 Con., fur yetu•s, left this (1(101- mnnilycarrying the gond wishes of all. tie sold bis 611 acre farm to Jas. 13, Fallon, llruseele, tubo is 110w 111 puseee ion and Mn', i,lvingsLull will vieiL relatives at liot,wrll, Fort Wiiligno and ether points before de- ciding, where be will JotaLe. Moncrief Last Sabbath afternoon F, 11. Gil- roy, Brussels, conducted the service in the Presbyterian church here and gave all interesting add view. • Reeve Livingston hes been spend- ing a considerable share of his time h1 Brussels, of late in connection with the' Tribunal of which lie is a tnembee, The name of Ooepnrel Frank Tarr, well known 1u title locality, is t wcluded in the list of killed lu France the are sorry to state. Otte or the Snelling boys is also said tn be killed, A political meeting in the interests of James terminal), the Unionist can. ditiate for North Huron, will he held in the school house here Wednesday evening of next week, commencing at. 8 o'clock, when the candidate !unci others will speak. Mr. Hislop or his representative invited. Oonductol' Ohas. Harrison, henther of Marshal Harrison, was nominated last Monday as Independt':'b Labor candidate in Nipiseing cm,slieusnoy. lie, is a conductor on the 0. P. R, and Also Obairman of the Order of Rail- road Conductors. His home hi in North Bay. We hope to see him win. Morrrs Arr,oco:Mots are due Dna. 1st, After that detail per cent will be added. Will customers please give this their early attention. BARn:RR 11005, The price paid for the hate John Mason's farm, 3rd line. was $5,350 and not $5,000 as stated last week. A large number from this township went to Wingham lust Monday to at- tend the Dominion Election Nomina- tion proceedings, The Tribunal at Brussels bas been engaging the attention of a good many of our young men. Exemptions are numerous as the shortage of farm help is a strong plea. The Township Contrail at their last meeting granted 810.00 each to the Agricultural Societies holding Fall Fairs at Brussels, Blyth and Wing. ham. Ib was a proper move. Jno, and Mrs. Clegg, 5th line, have removed to their new home ab Wing- haat, followed by many good wishes. Miss Irene, who has beeu home, owing to a bad cold contracted, accompanied her parents. Ward Sellars who was nperated on for appendicitis 14 weeks ago; but had a hard fight to make tile grade to ward recovery, is now able to sit up and will soon regain bis former gond health we hope. Before James and Mrs, Ninhnlsol, 4th Con., removed to GF inghate, they lwer'e presented with kindly worded adtltesses by Belgrevo Presbyterian church, of lvhieh they were useful and highly valued ulenrber•s. A baby daughter was been to the home of Joseph and air's. Davidson, 3rd 1111)', Wednesday of last week but, we are emir's to state, only lived an hour or 50, Mrs. Davidson is improv- ing nicely we are pleased to say. 011 October 'OSth Corpnual Joseph uill, son of James Yuill, of (iodericb township, t sl and nephew It Alety of p, obt. 1 Me - Murray, 4 line, Morris, Y, wets' et kill 1 i1 France. Hie we1 anti was in the chest,, Deceased was 25 years or age and had enlisted at Galt. He was two years in France and flied as a hero. Dr. Jun. McCracken, who is here on a visit tells many interesting incidents concerning overseas conditions in ilugland, France and Belgium. Ile spent one year in the service of the Empire, the experiences of which he will never forget, The le, hill re- main at the parental home for a while. He Inoks well, Before removing from Holland, llan., after a sucoeenful pastorate of 4 years Rev, R. A. Maunders, fo'nner- lyof this locality, teas presented with a kindly worded address by the con- gregation, accompanied by a purse 01 gold, A meet suitable reply was nettle by the pastor in behalf of Mrs. Maunders and himself, His present charge is Melita, Man, Feiner OVERSEAS.- Octthee 29th 'vas Pte. Harold :ICerney's 2211d birth- day and all hough overseas in Witley Camp, England, a member of the 161st Batt,, the day wee remembered by more than the home folk. Between Capt. Watt, wile pushes the Y, 1:1. 0, A. and Harold 0 sit ung friendship, ex- ists and former is designated "Dad” while Harold is called "Son, a Wat- erman Ideal foutltltin peal wilts accrete panied by the J'olluwing kindly Note which speaks for itself and is not a bad recommendation for either parties concerned ;-- TO KV DEAR SON HAROLD. --Foe Sew• eral nioeths I have had the horror• of your feienclship. It has been a delight to me to have you around and my one wish is that we may .have the prive. lege of; spending many happy flays together, Kindly accept, this small gift from nee, just a reminder of ynnr 22nd birthday, Use this diligently in keeping the home rolls in leech with their boy, 1101' forgetting A. D. Yours es always, "DAD." Old friends here wish haloid many happy returns of the dity and hope his life and conduct will always tend to the best thugs and deservedly re. ceive Merited praise. Ise is. a son of Frank and sire. Kerney, of the 4th lino and know') to many of the reads ere of',Leent POSIT, Last Saturday Rubete McMierrav, a, well known resident of the 411i line, eelebraled hie 72nd bithday, in the enjoyment of a large degm es of gee id health. We wish him many happy returns. We ave pleased to state that Mee. Joseph Clegg, en old and respected resideutof Ihe"5th Hue, whose health hasnot been very rugged, is consider - obi y onsider-ably improved and hey truly .friends hope she will con lilt ma (0 gain, Last week Th 00. Clark, 51h line, purchased 50 notes of the adjoining farm of David Hill, who bought the McOraekon farm a allot b Lime ago, The -ad illeion gives Mr, Clark 200 acres And will suit him will. We wish him ninny a good crop on it. Fame Wreetter 0A11P,—Lance Cor - 120511,1 Jno. G. Anderson, son of Jas. and Mrs. Anderson, 5th lime, who is a mernbee of the Signal section, writes of an outing they had to Chatham, Faversham, Giliinghettr and Maid- stone, the latter place being the home of relatives of Sergi. Smith, with whole he Was chumming. HP says in a 20 toile hike there were 5 miles of a el ED limdhhg them, 900 feet above sea level. At Witley Camp they are 301) feet above sea level. The boys have won for themselves the title 'Royal 55th Division standbaeks Surrey Home Guards," Bluevale James and Mrs, Masters spent Sun- day at Gerrie. Win. Mc33Iichael spent the week -end at his home here. The Methodists are preparing for their' Ch tines Entertainment. Win. Thot'ntml has purchased Win. Haney's house and expects to move shoe try. Ethel Mitre L. Hall was visiting her mist Mrs, G. Ecktnier at Jamestown. The church opening nextt-Sued and Monday is the current topic. Jun,„•Imlay, Wingham, has be renewing acquaintances in Ethel, Girl's Club will meet at Mise M Lelland'e Friday evening of t week, Knox church service was cancel! last Sunday as it was anniversary d at Cranbrook. Did you markdown the date of 1 Bazaar 13 If not Friday Dee. 8 is L time. See the advt. Next Council meeting will be he Tuesday, December 11th to close the business of the year. Miss Cowan, Donegal, Miss Steve son, Elma, and Misses McDonal Ripley, were visitors at R. Baer's. Brick work completed on the offl built by A. I3. McDonald. If weath continues favorable for a while long it will soon be habitable. Next Tuesday evening Ethel Er deavor Society of the Presbyteria church will entertain eloncrieff Sooi ty in the Township Hall here, People of Ethel were shocked t hear of the death of Lance Corpora Charlie Forrest. We sympathis with bereaved mother and relatives. Ladies entitled to vote on ne Franchise Act please send your name in fall to Jas. McLelland, i.numerato for Polling Sub -division No, 5, Ethel Auction sale at hotel stables tva slimly attended on account of the fin weather, Stork came from the West a heir quality, brought good price and all were sold. Service:in Methodist church wit, taken by R. McKay last Sunday even ing as Rev. lilt'. Johnston was a Union attending closing series of re vival meetings, Lloyd Balmier, son of Augus Eck mier. e who has been teaching ' c n 6 in tit Wes is home West 1 le r at present. He has A en listed fu the navy and will report a Halifax for dray next week. A clearing Auction Sale is annnnne ed by Ohas. Cleaver, who recent) sold his term on Con, 10, Grey ton'n ship, for' Thursday, 20th lust„ with F. S. Scott as Auctioneer. LIst of sale may be read in this issue. A monstrous pig was delivered here by W. T. Patterson, 18111 Onn., Grey, Lo A. L. McDonald, that tipped the scales at 620 pounds and brought the owner $90.00, A few of that kind would soon pa for a house and lot, S. S. and J. Cole, N. Addy and Clarence Flood arrived home Friday night ft•nru Motvat, Parry Sound, bringing home as mach venison as the late will allow which will mean no meatlee5 days for them for some time. The Bible Society Collectors, hiss Lucy Sanders and 33lies Lillian David- son, completed their canvass and made their remotes. They did well tiled thanks to the generosity of the people, bad $28.55, the largest amount for neons yearre. Ethel and locality always do well for this splendid cause, CHURCH 0PE0100.— Sltnday, 251'11 lust„ is set as the date for the opening of the Methodist church here, Rev. E. le, Armstrong, B. D., Wingham, a former pastor, will p1 each at 11 a. m. and 7 p. M. and at the afternoon ser- vice at 2,30 o'clock, Rev. W. i+,'. Staf- ford, B. A., Brussels, will occupy the pulpit. Free-will offering for Trust Fund, Choice music will be given by the clink, led by Jas. Anderson, Lnek- now, Mrs, Joyet, Lueknon', and Ales. Geo. Michel will give polos and dies Javolm Nicklin, theme graduate P0,- 01110 Conseryatnt;v of nhu-le, will non. tribute violin vnlnutaties. Bowl Sup- per Monday (IVY/ling in the Leetur0 room from 5.30 to 8. This will be fol. lowed by addresses by neighboring clergy J salol by Mn,eJeynt end Mt'. Anderson ;anthem by choir• and viol- in numbets by' Mies NIeklin, ruin is worth going chiles t0 hear. 'Pickets 75 cents 1 children 85 tents, Dedica- tory serviette will follow on Sunday, Deoember 2nd, when the President of London Oonfereiuce, Rev. S. Max. worthy, Exeter, will pisaih ab 11 a, be, and 9jp. m. A great time le ex- pected over these services and the public is asked' to attend, er, ay en c• his ed ay he he ld tip n d, ce er er n. 5- 0 1 e w s 1 s e e s t e' Y AZAAR Under the auspices of the young ladies will be held in the And - fence Room ill' the Public Library BRUSSELS Satvrday, Dec. S Opening at 2.30 p. m. No. 1 Booth—Devoted to Fancy Work, Aprons, Haudlterehiefs, &o. Goods suitable for gifts for the Holiday or otherwise, No, 2 -Home mode Confectionary and Imo Cresco, 391,To. 8 -Home made Cooking. No, 4—Maple Leaf Dirt Chaser, It cleans, scours and polishes. No 0—Tea Room where Lunch will be served at all hours. Proceeds of Bazaar will be devoted to Red Cross pur poses and everybody interested is invited to contribute to the Booths alld also to patronize the Bazaar, Invite your friends to the Bazaar. Itis a worthy cause. esThe usual afternoon preaching ser- vice in the Presbyterian diluent' will be withdrawn on account of the open- ing services of the .Methodist church next Sunday. We are glad to see that Colin Mc- Neill bas returned safely after a week's holiday, visiting his home in Walton and lie also took in the assiz- es in the County town. Friday evening of next week a poli- tical meeting will be held in the Hall in the interests of Jas. Bowman, the Unionist candidate in North Huron, commencing at 8 o'clock. A, Hislop or represetative'is invited to take part. Walton Some of our young men will soon be wearing the King's colors. Christmas entertainment for St. George's Sunday School is being look- ed forward to about December 21st. Red Cross workers please bring to Hall all dark gray yarn and also finished socks before end of month, Last Sunday morning F. H. Gilroy, Brussels, took charge of the servioe'in Duffs church, in absence of the pastor. There was some excitement on deck during elle past week over sus- picion of violation of the Canada Temperance Act but the Donets did not sustain that contention. Last week Mesdames Lundy, Bruce, Barris and Olark attended the Wom- en's Institute Convention at London. Rev. Mr. Lundy kindly book them in his car, Rev. Mr, Marsh, formerly of Hol- stein and Fairbairn, has accepted a call to Pickering and Brougham con- gregations, where he has been acting as stated supply during the past Sum- mer. The rev, gentleman is a 5011 -in. law of A, and &ire, Gardiner, Walton, and well known in this locality, A FINE Become -Mrs, Edward Driscoll, an old resident of this com- munity, who is over 70 years of age, has knit 250 pair of socks, made 200 da'snot 1.'' R and over el 5 O suits of'u as since Red Cross work began here. Well done. Walton stands •fah in the County for work dole. If the other 200 lumbers would get busy like Mrs. Driscoll We should stand 4th in the Dominion. RED URoes UNl0e1.-Following iifs the report of Red Cross work for the mouth of October :-- RECEIPT5 Balance from September.. „ $ 380 01 Teas ,........... 33 93 Grant from NoKillop Council 100 85 Donation from Hiss Connor3 00 Trafalgar Day (lonatton 64 05 Yarn liMPENDITVRE Merchandise Express charges British Red Cross Christmas Boxes Postage $ 582 74 .$ 35 05 80 85 80 .3063 14 88 $ ISO 18 Balance on hand....,. . $ 402 61 Button's School contributed 813.50 for British Red Cross included in above. A HINT woo THIS LOCALITr,-St. Marys Journal Rays :-Since the 15th of October, the Red °roes Rootn bas been about the busiest piece in town. Soule of the women have been there almost every day, cutting and knit- ting and with the Red Cense worker in Toronto can say, "Nearly dead but very happy." Two of the workers at leach, should be "mentioned in die- patches," both living on farms ; One cants in carrying it large box ; the committee opened it, and took out 84 shirts and pyjatuas, beautifully made. "Sorely you got your neighbors to help you," remarked one. "No indeed I did not ; I made them myself." "Would you like more i' "Yes, I'll take two dozen pyjamas ; I have to do my sewing at night and I can't see to sew the dark flannel." The committee gave her 18 -all that were cut and in 10 days they were returned and more taken out. Another work- er had been helping all week ab a neighboring farm where the threshers Were at woric. She had 'helped to make 40 pies and prepare dinner and tett for 12 men besides 10 in the family and still could spare two afternoons for work at the Boa Cross Room, ' St. George's Guild will hold thele annual Bazaar on . Thursday of next week, 201h inst. Fine display is ex. pseted, MRS, 'TAXES MURRAY OALLiop TO HER RelWARD,—I.ttst Sunday after. noon it well known and highly esteem- ed old resident of thie lueafily, in the person of Ml's, Jas. Murray, answered the roll call of the skies, aged 68 years, A year ago when she was poorly she went 1,0 Bruesels, to the home of an old friend, Mrs, D, B. Moore, to be near her physician and to have nurse care, and 1t was not expected that her epau of life would be long extended but her vitality was a surprise to everybody altbough at times else was a great sufferer, Deceased's maiden name was Isabella 3. Murchle, of Mc- Killop township. She was married to the late Jaynes Murray, 50 years next April and resided in their comfortable home on the 9th line, Mr, Murree* predeceased his wife by 7 years. Two sons, Alex. and Wm. sm'vive and are residents of this locality. Mrs. Mur- ray was a faithful member of Duff's chureb and when able was an active worker. Sunday evening a short sex - vice was conducted by Rev. A. J. Mann, at the home of Mrs. Moore, Bl'1155P1R, after which .the casket was conveyed to her former home here, from whence the funeral took place Paesday afteruoon to family plot in Brussels cenetery, a suitable service being conducted by Rev. R, A. Lundy. Jamestown A number of young men of this locality have been before the Tribun- als at Brussels relative to the Slmpire's call. Mrs. M, Kerr, of Birch Run, Mich., is here on a visit with her another, Mrs. A. Forrest. The latter may re. turn with her for a stay of a few months. A number from this locality were at Brussels last Friday afternoon attend- ing the funeral of the late Duncan Taylor, an old and highly esteemed former resident of this locality. Next Tuesday afternoon Mrs. A. Forrest, let line Morris township, will hold a clearing Auction Salo of Farm Stock, implements, &c., as she pur- poses giving up farming. The list of the sale may be found on page 8 of this issue, Wroxeter T. G. and Mrs. Hemphill spent Son - day in Exeter, Misses Willits, London, were visi- tors here over the week end, Mrs, F, Fisher is spending a few days with friends at Fort/with, Miss Sophie Robinson attended the District Library Convention held in Guelph Thursday of last week, Mrs. W. le. Montgomery was called to Elmira last week, owing to the ill- ness of her son, Dr. R. Montgomery. Dr, A. McLeod gave an address on "Health" at a meeting of the Young People's Society of Salem church, Thursday evening. The funeral of the late Mrs, John H. McTavish took place to the Wrox- eter cemetery+ on Friday afternoon from the home of her son, Daniel Mc- Tavish, Rowick. The deceased spent many years on the farm crow owned by her eon, and with her husband, who passed away .several years ago, was among Rowick's most highly re- spected residents, She had spent the lust 5 years with a. daughter, Mrs. Cameron, of Gilbert Plains, Man„ where her death occurred. We regret to learn that Reeve Reis and f am it a y are bout td e aver W OYe- ter Mr. Rale s having rented eat R an oat. meal mill in Galt, Mr. Reis came here from Port Albert 17 years aim and has been in partnership with 17, Black in the flour mill, until this Fall when he disposed of his share of the business to R. Black & Son, Mr. Bale was one of our most enterprising altizens, always took an active part in municipal matters and everything that would.tend to benefit the village. For many years he has been our rep- resentative at the Co. Council, We wish him every emcees in his new home, Morris Council Minutes of meeting held in the Township Hall, Morrie, on Monday, Nov. 12, Members of the 00uniiil were present, the Reeve presiding. Minutes of lase sleeting read and ap- proved. A grant of $10 was made to each of the neighboring Agricultural Societies ab Brussels, Blyth and Wingham, Following accounts were paid :-Agricultural Societies, Wing. hare, $10 ; Brussels, $10 ; Blyth, $10 ; Grovel -L. ;Williams, $4,40 ; Oliver Campbell, $5.00 ; Jos. Breckenridge, $8,90 ; Thos. Wallace, drawing gravel, $2 50 ; Duncan Campbell, shovelling, $1.25 ; Thos. Smith, gravelling, 116 Rich. Johnston, lemb killed by dogs, $1,5 ; Jas. Gibson, gravel, 50c ; Frank Beirues, culvert, $5.00 ; Geo. Ilea, re- fund of road work and gravel, $0;10 ; Blyth Red Cross Society, $100.; Wal• ton Red dross Society, $50 ; IWm, Mc- Call, tile nn road, $5,00 ; A. Shaw, salary and postage, $140 ; W. J. Smith, gravel, $3,7160.0i; Dan. McDonald, culvert, 52.50 ; eitch, putting 7n culvert, $15 ; Peter Rutledge, on Mc- Neil drain, $50 ; Beech Alooelt, extras on Robb drain charged to Nichol drain, $1.00. A. I3IOE1VEN, Clerk, Rev. E. G. Nowell, fortnerly of Bette. sets, has resigned his position with the Temperance organization, Loudon, to regain his health, lie sulferecl more seriously than was suspected in his auto- mobile upset near Listowel a few months two. Many old friends in elur- on Co, wish him complete restoration and at an early date,