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SI ore news -Jas. Fox.
Shingles—John McDonald,
harm for sale --A L. Kerr.
Summer woad—P, Ann+at,
Spectacles—W. F. Stratton,
Shed for sale—John Bennett.
Chopping mill—John Logan,
trencher wanted—Jas. W. Scott.
Brussels Voters' hist—I'. 5, Scott.
]hall contrast—Chun. E. H, Fisher.
Teacher wanted—Andrew Douglas.
Wroxeter Voters' Llet—D. M. 01oTnyish,
Attractive program—Strand, Seaforth.
5. istr:itt Rays
Wroxeter
Miss Cassie Harris, Toronto, is holi-
daying at her home here,
Miss Ester Davey, Grand Valley is
the guest of her brother, G, Davey.
The new Voters' List for 1910 was
first posted up in the Clerk's office
last. Saturday.
Rev. Alt'. Oster trout, a former
Methodist pastor here, called in the
village last week.
Gr. Jas. Perrin, sot of Rev. L. and
Mrs, Perrin, Armow, formerly of
Wroxeter, who was with the Russian
Expeditionary force, arrived ]none re-
cently, He is i1) excellent health and
all were vied of hie safe return.
NawsY NoTEs,—Two rinks of Hen -
sail bowlers visited Vera.—Mee, E.
Saunders, Hamilton, is visiting her
sister, Mee. D. Fisher,—Gordon Wil-
lits, Moes Bank, Sask„ spent the
week end with relatives here,—Miss
0. Reid, Ayr, was the guest of Miss
J. Ritchie.—Miss Lillian Reis, Gait, is
holidaying with old fri ends in the vil-
lage. —W. E. and Dl's. Van Velsor and
dart ghter, Rona, are spending a week
at Lake Erie,—Illrs. E Lowry and
Misses Lizzie Sanderson and Alma
Rano are spending a few weeks at
Bayfield.—Dr. Montgomery, Colorado,
called on old friends here.—Mrs, Cam-
eron and Miss Margaret Davey are
visiting relatives in Gland Valley.—
A W. Robinson and family left for
their home at Battleford, Sask.—Rev.
A. L. Russell, Vancouver, a former
pastor of the Methodist church here,
called on friends in the village last
week. Although 78 years of age he
till looks heatty.—Mrs. F. Davey un-
derwent a serious operation at the
Wingharn hospital on Sunday and we
are pleased to note is progressing
favorably.—Wm. McLennan, who has
been seriously ill in Toronto for some
months, is convalescing at the home
of his mother, Ma's, 111, McLennan.—
Mrs. Jno. Hupfer and daughter,
Miss Maggie, Sault Ste. Marie, are
visiting the former's brother, Geo.
Paulin.—Writ. Sanderson, Toronto,
spent several days recently with his
parents, W. H. and Mrs, Sanderson,—
Miss Sophie Robinson is holidaying at
Seaforth,—Two rinks of Teeswater
bowlers enjoyed a.gatne here Monday
afterncoh—Robe't Savage, Canfield,
is visiting relatives in this vicinity,
Teachers home for the Summer vaca-
tion are Ashton Morrison, Misses B.
Howe, IL. Kaake, J. Allan, W. Mun-
ro, 111. Gibeou and M, Anderson.—
Walton Branch C. F. Misner, Acting Manager
Leo, Reach, (vho etali,+t eft here H'it11
e 16191 lakt returned fi over,
semi on Saturday and le it 1i'iLOP at
the 1101110 of W01. Yen.—It. Black and
family spent the week end at Ayr.—
Skeft Robinson and bride, formerly
Miss Simms, New York, left for Tor-
onto Tuesday after a week's visit with
thefor•mer''s parents, W. M, and Mrs.
111 IB(
R( it m — e
1Allllinln BE't'VICe tt'FLe held
in the Presbyterian chnech Sunday
evening when addresses were given
by Revs, 0. Melcohn, F. Stride and
J. Powell.—MIes Della Rutherford,
Toronto, is al�ending two weeks 11
days at her home ]sere. --The imam.
held by the women of the Methodist
church last Monday evening, was a
(leeided success, the net ptoaeeds
amounting to $155.00,
Morrie
THE PORT gives tine news.
Sship.
everal schools variant in t:he town-
, Quite a number of Mortisites took
in the (rings at Winghau last w.•ek.
The mower, horse rake, haylnader
and hay fork have been having their
innings during the past week.
At next Council meeting, Monday,
28th, Court of Revision will be held on
Murray -Lamb Extension drain.
Ohas, .I, Riritnul, 5th line, has- been
carrying his right hand in a sling on
account of a severe injury he received
while working around wood sawing
machinery. It is a bad time to be
laid off now. We hope lie will soon be
n. k,
Mrs. John G. Smith and son, 4th
line, left on a holiday visit to the
West Tuesday of this week and will
visit relatives and friends for a few
months. The latter's health has not
been very rugged but we hope the
outing will retake a complete sore,
"Bob" Bowman's Auction Salle went
with an extra good swing, considering
the 8easou of the year, totalling
88,500. The new purchaser of the
farm E. Campbell, of Michigan, is
now in possession and hard at work.
We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Oamphell
and son to the neighborhood and wish
then prosperity on their fine fatten.
GLE00—FA1ttlUAlt,—A happy event
took place 00 Saturday, .lune 28th, at
the home of Geo- and Mrs, M. Far-
quhar, Hullett township,their daugh-
ter, bliss Isabel Elsie, being united in
marriage to Joseph Olegg, a well
known resident of the 5th line of Mor-
rie. Ceremony was performed by
Rev. J. E. Hogg, Clinton. The bride
who was given away by her father,
was gowned in white crepe de chene
and georgette, with veil and orange
blossoms, and camel] a bouquet of
roses and ferns. She was attended by
two dainty flower girls clad i1) white,
Jean Ball and Isabel Weir, each carry-
ing a basket of roses. The wedding
march was played by the bride's sis-
ter, Miss Jean. After the wedding
repast the bridal pair left on a honey-
moon trip and on their return they
will make their home en the groom's
fine farm. May nanny happy, pros-
perous years be their pot tion.
PRESENTATION.—Wednesday even
ing of last week about 50 neighbors
and old friende assembled at the
home of Robt. J. and Mrs. Bowman,
Sed line, before they gave up posses-
sion to Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and
presented them with a fine divan and
club bag, ']lie address was read by
Wesley Stephenson and the gifts wee
presented by Councillor Yuill and
Will. Sellers. Address was as fol-
lows : DE ut FRIExus,—We, your
neighbors and old friends, have as-
sembled this evening 'to spend a few
hours with you before you remove
from the community where you have
enjoyed the goodwill of all concerned.
Sorry indeed we are that ill health
has compelled you to alter your plans
and o1) account of this we are going to
lose good neighbois and true friends
from our midst. We trust the con.
templated rest and change of scene
will prove effectual in building up and
fully restoring Mr, Bowman to fernier
vigor. ''Actions speak louder than
words," hence we ask Mrs, Bowman
eo accept this Divan, with our best
wishes, and Dir, Bowman this Club
Bag, its an indication that lou 1'egard
him as a "Jolly Good Fellow," We
hope use of gifts Hill remind you
wherever yon are, of old friends who
will always be interested in you and
sinoerely wish you a long life and a
happy one with an abontln.nee of
wartn, true ft'iends, It will toe a genet
pleasure+ to tie if you locate near by so
we may often meet with you aria en-
joy your friendship. Agin express-
ing 000 regret ove' Mr. Bowman's ill
health and hoping he will 00011 vegan)
his former physical condition, we are,
Yours very truly,
NEIGUDORs AND FRIENDS,
Me, Bowman tnadea brief appropri-
ate reply in which he heartily thanked
all concerned in behalf of Mee, Bow-
men tend himself for the many acts of
kindness evert prior to this presenta-
tion, He hoped to be able to return
the good fellowship, 'Pasty lunch was
served by the visitors and after a
social hour the company separated for
their respective homes wishing the
host and hostess many prosperous
Choppini,BRUSSELS
Will only run Monday,
Wednesday and Friday
of each week until fur-
ther notice.
JOHN LOGAN,
Proprietor,
Summer Wood !
Have you ordered your Swe-
arer Wood ? We have
Tarnere, per lnaa'..,....... 2 50
Jointers in bundles 3 60
Mill Slabs, 14 inches 4 50
Basswood Slabs, 20 1)1 's 101
Cash orders delivrrr:d flr'.t.
Cycler early.
P. Ament
Phone 10 ring 3
years with bounding health, Mr,
Bowman (vent to Toronto to visit his
parents for a while. Mrs. Bowman is
visiting at her parental home with
James and Mrs, Parr. Considerable
improvement is noticeable in Mr.
Bowman's health we MS please(] to
state. He lived o1) the old farm fol 36
years, being born there,
MATRIMONIAL,—A quiet wedding
was solemnized on Monday of last
week when Miss Mary McQueen, of
Aasherton, Wis„ became the wife of
T. J. McCaughey, Sth line, Rev. 1r'r.
Hogan officiating, Miss Mulqueen, of
Milwaukee, Deice of the bride, was
bridesmaid, while 1'. J. 111eGaughey
supported the groom. The many
friends of Mr. and Mrs. McCaughey,
extend to them beet wishes for a long,
happy and prosperous wedded Life,
Wednesday 25 th ult„ Arthur Hall,
Grey township, and Miss Gladys,
daughter of Alex, and Mrs, McNeil,
51h line, were united in marriage at
Melville Manse, Brussels, by Rev. A.
3. Mann. They were supported by
Jno. McNeil and Miss Nichol, Listo-
wel. After the ceremony the wedd-
ing couple motored to the home of the
bride's parents where the wedding
supper was served in the hostess' best
style. In the evening a reception was
held when a large number of the
friends of the contracting parties
gathered to wish then many happy
years, and to spend the evening it
social chat, music and dancing. The
gifts were numerous and costly show-
ing the high esteem in which the
young people are held. Mr. and Mrs.
Hull will make their hone on the
groom's fine farm, 12th Con., Grey
township.
JAMES PARISH GALLED AWAY.—
Last Friday evening a well known
resident of the 7th line, passed quietly
away, after a Lingering illness of over
a year, to the House of nanny Man-
sions. The funeral took place Monday
afternoon to Brussels cernetety. Ap-
propriate services were conducted by
Rev. Mr. Stafford, Brnssels, Dh', Par-
ish was born in Hibbert township,
Perth Oo., over 61 years ago, He join-
ed the church when a young man of
19, ander ministry of Rev, Me. Howey,
of Methodist church, Chiselbirst, and
00015 a roustant member of that body.
The subject of this notice was twice
married, His Myst wife was Mary
Ellen May, of Tuekersrnith, the child-
ren being John, i1) the West; Mrs,
Lonis Clark, Tuckersinit:h ; Mrs. Jas.
Nichol, Morris ; and William, still
overseas. Me. Parish's second wife
was the widow of the late Rnbt,Shiels.
She, with 4 sons and' a daughter, sur-
vive, Deceased's brothe's and sisters
are :—Rev. J. J„ Alexandria, Minn, ;
Rev, Justus, Clearwater, Minn, ; Rev.
IV. L., Hanley, Sash. ; Mrs. Theron
Hodgins, Oregon, U, S. ; and 2 deceas-
ed (Mrs. Bartter and Mrs. Morrison.)
The pallbearers were two sons-in-law,
(Loris Clark and Jas. Nichol), Arthur
Wheeler (a cousin), Joseph Storey
(brother-in-law), Wm, Gray and Wm.
Alderson. Mr, Parish was a great sof.
fever part of his illness and had failed
to almost a shadow. He lived in Mor-
ris for' past 11 years and prior had
farmed in Iiullett and Grey.
Walton
Hume shed for sale, 24x85 feet. Apply to
North M Lott, Con 17, Grey. Phone 805,
Joos 0 011tee, Walton, P. O.
Poultry wanted Tuesday of snob week.
Phone W. G. Neal as to prices, &a, Will. and Mrs. Edgar, Ayr, Motored
to Walton and visited Mrs, 1Vm, Mc-
Allister and other friends,
Rev, DIe, Kennedy, Ornnbronk, and
Rev, Mr, Lundy, of Walton will ex-
change pulpits next Sabbath.
The Orange service drew a large
congregation last Sabbath to Duff's
church whore a fine service was held.
Rev, and Mrs. Lundy and 25 young
people of the Ilindeavour are in at-
tendance at the Summer School at
G oderieh.
9 pupils from here wrote on the En-
trance exams last week. They say
the papers were most fair but the
weather was very hot,
John Berry is 84 years old and is
very poorly now. Mr, and Mr's.
Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. BM -chest,
of the West, are Here to see him.
Congratulations are extended to
Grace Sliot'treed who passed the ele-
mentary piano exam" of Toronto Con•
servatory, at Listowel last Saturday.
She took Holmes. This ie most credit-
able to Grace and ]ler instructor, Miss
Maude Ferguson,
Women's Institute will hold its
18gtllar meeting at the home of Mrs.
Lydian, Wednesday61.1
A. L tt1 a Inst. at
3 p, m. Mrs. Will, McFadzean will
give a paper on "Consolidated
Schools," Roll0al1—"Waren weather
lunches." Mrs, R. A. Lundy will give
a report of the District Institute held
ab Molesworth.
ALE0, MOASeeta R DEOEASED.—
Last Saturday morning Alex. McA.r-
thut', an old and well known resident
of this community, passed over to the
majority, from %he home of his
nephew, Colin McDonald, Huliett
boundary, in hie 85th year. Deceased
was born in Argyles)ii>•e, Scotland, be-
ing the 2nd son of Peter and Ann Me-
Aelar,1r 111)1 along (50)11 Il,, 1.101.11
rai 0'u u (1 11,11111111, (111)x11) in ]Mirk 'I 1111
li,+l Meat
1
tel in Middlesex Co, tont 3 y,•xr, 511).5'
came to NIofris township. Ills wife
was Sarah Galbraith, lobo dird a few
i'ears ago, A son, Peter, lives at
agaska, Sask. 2 brothers (Peter and
(10110) and 2 sister's, (Mesdames Ale -
Donald) also survive. Funeral look
place to BruseeIa ce e eorn Dla
ri(
l
y
afternoon, cervi 0 being nlusted
by
R• v. Ale. 'i'ellbid, Blyth. Pallbeare.r:,
were Robt„ Colin, It., 1J., and 1'. Me -
Donald arta (.0, bleArlhur. Decetwod
wee aearpeuteF by a,tile, learning the
line point , i1) London, lie uuulr his
borne at Seafur'th for a gaud mane
years, where he was a faithful attend-
ant of the Preehyterien (dottrel'. Old
age was the cause of death.
Ethat
Live P sultry wanted Monday of each wrrk
Phone 8011's More,
STYrdan !WHOM; 00(1 8A(,1(. -.Parties want•
1115 to bay anent, substantial buggy, steel, rub•
bar or cushion tiro can save money by call
ins on Davin MINS, Ethel.
Next Sunday afternoon Rev. Mr.
Lundy, of Walton, will preach in the
Presbyterian church here.
Mrs. W. J. Nutt and Evelena and
Raymond, of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont„
are visitors at the home of S. 8, and
Mrs. Cole. !111'• Nutt will be here Int-
Rev. and Mtn. SV, IS. Lucas and
family, of Superior, 1Visennsin, 11. S ,
are here on a holiday visit. airs, Luc-
as is a daughter. of 0. and Mrs. Ray -
mud and well known in this men -
triunity.
The Brussels — Ethel Foot Ball
match last Thursday evening chew a
great crowd and'tlne game was hotly
contested, the visitors winning by a
score of 2-1. Stanley Foul, Atwood,
was referee.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Institute will be held Thurs-
day, July 1711), at 3 p. m., at the home
of Mrs. Geo, M. Mitchell. Subject
"The Making of Bread and Bons,"
taken by Mrs. W. Slemmon. All the
ladies are invited to attend.
Pte-Nn).—A picnic will be held in
Rowland's grove on Saturday, July
19th, under the auspices of the Pres-
byterian S, S. Stepper will be served,
charge being 15 and 25 cents, Sunday
School scholars free. Members of
congregration are asked to bring
baskets well filled. Booth on
grounds. Don't forget the date, July
19th. Everybody come,
Grey
Fall wheat is a good crop,
Council meeting Monday 28th inst.
Will. Hoover was home toe the week
end from London.
A number of our boys and girls
were trying the Entrance examina-
tion last week.
Jacob and Mrs. Holtinbeck, Strat-
ford, were visitors willa Robert and
Mrs. Davison, 12th Oon,
Miss Gladys MaeQuatrie is home
from Paris, where she has been teach-
ing school, for the holidays, looking
fine.
Mrs, Richd. Armstrong, Winnipeg,
is here on a visit at the (tome of Junes
and DI's, Armstrong, 911) Con, The
ladies are sisters.
Harold Work, who was teaching
echnol near Walkerton, has gone to
Toronto to assist his brother R'obert
in his drug business.
Last Sunday Rev. Dlr. O'Kell, the
new pastor, preached at Roe's and
Union churches and made favorable
iinpressions, We welcome the Rev.
gentleman to this countryside..
• Mrs. Garfield Dunbar wishes to
thank her many friends for their kind-
ness and sympathy, especially those
who by word and deed were so kind to
her beloved husband. They will never
be forgotten.
John Dougherty, 16th Oon., and
Mrs, Ohas. Cleave, of Ethel, have
gone to Hamilton, Grimsby and other
points for a visit with relatives and
friends. The fo'naer used to live in
that locality in his young manhood,
Whooping cough has been bother-
ing some folk in the township, adults
as well as children. Robt. Strechan
had a wrestle with it as had his
daughter and son and Miss Jessie
S teachan.
Misses Edna and Laura, Roy and
Vernon Hemingway, of Brantford,
were here on a visit with the Heming-
way families and at R. 3. Hoover's.
Miss Beth Hoover returned with them
for a holiday. The trip was made by
motor,
A whirring noise was heard Tues-
day forenoon of last week by many
people along the Sth line and the
cause was soon diece'ued by the ap.
pearance of au aeroplane, flying from
Toronto to Win.glnuu to give exhibi-
tion at latter place, Some of the
Greyites say they are going to get
one of those "birds,"
Previous to the marriage of bliss
Marion I. Smith there was a miscel-
laneoes shower for her at the home of
Mee, Alex. McDonald, 0111 Oon, About
40 were present and the evening wits
spenttn games and a merry time was
enjoyed. The presents consisted of
china, kitchen utensils, tCc., &c, Miss
Smith made a neat reply. Lunch was
served,
A Sun1RISE.-01) Thursday after-
noon, June 26th, as school was dis-
missed the teacher of 8. S. No, 0
founda large number. of the
section
nun re rn 'n .i yard tett n the sopor t d await-
s g Y
ing admission, After, goal ug tom.
Portably seated two of the pupils acted
es captains and 011o50 sides for an old
time spelling match, Mrs. George
Elliott peeving to be the champion
speller. WVn1. Jackliit then took the
chair and Balled bliss Spatting to the
plabtorin where Sylvestee Raynard
read the following address, E. Hoy
making the presentation. DEAR
TEACHER.—It ns with feelings of re'
gret we learn that you are about to
leave (1e, after more than 2 years of
very pleasant relationship as teacher
W H. KERR, Pro eto,'
it-?. While we tin doehl, have
t 1
"nen n bee *o e t •
re very t a y ]eying toyou are
w
grat(iul lot your patience with Its and
fur year interest in everything that
was for our welfare. As a token of
our appreciation and of our kindly
feelings toward you we ask you to ar,-
eept this Olub Bag and Travelling
Companion and trust that you will
al-
ways rememberthe a its and friends
1)l S. n. Signed
00 behalf of
tie pnipile. - 15"irerYN HOY,
MAH' Ctiolr,
'w
JrRA" easy,
bhough taken completely by ear
prise Mist, spelling made appropri-
ate reply thanking her pupils for the
useful and beautiful gift and assuring
them that she would never forget the
happy hours ripentternn(g them where
the pupils hail always responded so
readily and cheerfully to her efforts
and where everyone in the
See tion intik such (0(0 inter091• in her
welfare. The ladies served a lunch of
sandwiches, cake, (home -make cantly
and lemonade after which they bade
Miss Sperling (food -bye with many
gond wishasfor the future. Her de-
pot lure from No 6 will be regretted
by more than the pupils.
Tlie people of this community were
very glad to welcome home frotn
overseas Pte. Wes. Anmetrong, a
former resident of the 10th Con„ who
enlisted in the West to do duty for
King and Empire. He looks well and
is glad to get back to the best land o1)
earth. The visitor is a son of James
and Mrs, Armstrong. While Wes,
was overseas he ran across a cousin of
his own in the ranks, Sergt. C. C.
Kerr, of Saskatoon, Sask., and he is
now here on a holiday with relatives
and having a good time.
Moncrief
We are very pleased to state that
Miss Myrtle Cummings is recovering
nicely after an operation for appendi-
cilie. This is the second operation in
the family inside of 3 months as
Melvyn underwent a successful opera.
tion at Guelph.
Cranbrook
School Report on page 4,
Airs. Julia Menzies was visiting
Stratford relatives and friends.
Our teachers, Miss McNair and Mies
Houston have been re-engaged at au
increased salary. This speaks for
itself.
Sabbath evening last Mrs, W. H.
Ferguson, Belgrave, gave an interest-
ing address on "The Forward Move-
ment•" in the Presbyterian church.
Last week Wm. Bothwell sold 2
hogs 7 months old for the tidy sum of
8117.00. He got 22.1 cents per pound.
Guess he often sold thew for less than
a quarter of that price.
Next Sunday morning Rev. Mr,
Lundy, Walton, will conduct service
in Knox church here and W. H. Kerr,
Brussels, will be in charge, in the
afternoon, at the Methodist church.
Last Sunday a sister of Mrs. Mc-
wyas'who butied inn Seaforth assed Byon Mrs. McKay,
anti R. L. and itIrs. McDonald attend-
ed, motoring over in W. P. Bray's
caOnr,
Dominion Day'a fine time was
enjoyed at the plc-rle held in R. L.
McDonald's, grove under the auspices
of Oranbrook Farmers' Club. Excel-
lent addressee were given by Rev,
Mr. Amos, of Palmerston, who is one
of the Directors of the U. F, 0., and
Rev. &Ir. Lundy, of Walton. Foot
Ball and Base Ball games were play-
ed and rare sport enjoyed. An
abundant lunch was served, It was
estimated there were 1000 people in at-
tendance and as the weather was de•
lightful the afternoon passed by most
pleasantly.
GOOD WORK.—Tice bee to improve
the cemetery, announced fu THE
Posy, came off Saturday afternoon,
28112 ult., when 50 stalwarts assembl-
ed to do their bit. They worked so
well a splendid transformation was
made in the clearing away of brush,
removing stones and giving the place
a gene:'a1 tidying up that was badly
needed, All are convinced that an
anneal improvetnent bee should be
held, only at an earlier date so as to
get soil in a more workable condition.
It was a good start and shows what
may be accomplished with a spirit of
unity and willingness. The propo-
sition otlginated with President R. L.
McDonald, of the Farmers' Club, and
was very heartily supported. Look
out for other improvements now that
a Out has been made,
Brussels Council
The regular meeting of Brussels
Council was field Monday evening,
with Reeve Plum in chair. Present
Councillors Wilton, Fraser and
Richards,
Minutes of last meeting read and
adopted.
Following accounts were presented
Canadian Express CO, ............8 1 20
Cam -Fish Co.. Electric Light,
lamps ..,. .... 100 00
Dunlop Tire & Rubber Co„ hose 282 00
W. 1v1. Sinelait, legal. ,...„.,. 1 50
Geo. Kerr, roads....... ..... ........ . 34 50
Imperial 011 Oa, street oil . 513 37
F. S Scott, on salary 50 00
Robt. Thuell, salary and rent120 00
Jas, Henderson, roads... 02 35
Geo. Lowry, t
oade
32
20
W. 1i Cook, roads
54•0
4
G. Thibideau, roads 80 40
M. Fraser, roads...... ,. 0 00
Wtn ]hues], toads .., 56 25
Robt. Oliver, salary, &c 60 00
Moved by 8, Wilton, seconded by r,
0, Richards that above accounts be
paid. Castled.
Petition was presented asking for a
sewer on street to Maitland
river on Albert street, By -Law No. 1
1919 was read three .times and passed.
Debentures to run 10 years at 5i %.
M. Black, Seoretary of Old Boys'
Celebration, aeked Council for privl-
eTa rt tn,lrni` . oo, treo
k
I i,n b the ons e t
h
and Milo
tigirt on July and 2) to
close streets around Victoria
Park,
On motion of Councillors 'Wilton.
and Richards the request was granted,
A grant of 11110 was made to Robb,
Oliver for elotbes and boots destroyed
by working about the tank oar of oil
for street,
c 1
Moved r S. Wilton seconded L
C. Richards that st'at at this Board
occupied by Harry James, ae Council -
for, be declared vacant o accountof
his death and thattheClerk proceed
to issue warrant for holding the nets
Wary nomivatiuu and election to fill
the office. Oarr'ied.
All users of electric light nob on the
metre are asked to secure the same
from Robert Thuell.
The gasoline tank belonging to S.
Carter's garage and its location was
glanced at but nothing further done
and the matter is likely to be dropped,
Commit then adjourned.
Bluevale
Gordon Hamilton, son of Robt. Ham-
ilton, underwent an operation Tues-
day to have his tonsils and adenoids
removed and is getting along nicely.
Woman's Inetitnte will hold )lieu
monthly meeting Thursday, July 10th,
at 2 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. 3, F,
McCracken, Papers will be given by
Mrs. F. B. Scott on "How to create
and preserve that atmosphere which
gives character to the home ?” also by
Mrs. W. H. Fraser,"Where the house-
wife's time goes." Roll call answered
by Irish quotations, Special music.
Everybody welcome.
Promotion Examinations
CONTINUATION SCHOOL
Form I Promotion Results. Names
in order of • merit. Recommended
students must fulfil certain conditions
to take tate work in Form II, Marks
will be sent those who failed.
Honors.—V. Heist, L. Fulton, K. Me -
Laren, R. Grant. Passed.—M. Brown,
W. McDowell, F. Stewart, Pearl
Alderson, E. Smith, T. Burgess, 0.
Dennis, D. Walker, N. Shaw, E,
Dark, E. Miller. Recommended—
Failed in subject given.—H, Scott
(Hist.,) 0. Thompson (Arith.,) V.
Blake (Geog„) J. Miller (Alg.,) M.
Nolan (Arith„) C. Hall (Hist.) Pass-
ed on part examination and part term
work.—J. Nolan, M. Maunders.
PUBLIC SCHOOL
Names are given in order of merit.
Marks of those who failed and condi-
tions for those recommended may be
obtained from teacher in charge.
Names of those who failed omitted. 1
Jr. TV to Sr. IV.
Passed
AI 'Wilson G Best
K Ferguson L Thuell
Recommended—B Thuell.
S. III to Jr. IV.
Passed
S Ballantyne L Clouse
M Little E McLaren
M Ferguson 0 Anderson
0 Whitfield N McDowell
E Pollard 0 Lott
Recommended—B Smith, A Thomp.
eon and D Thompson.
Jr, III to Sr. III.
Honors
F Strachan J Oliver
J Ferguson L Rose
Passed
G Stafford J McCracken
F Oliver H Pawson
R Pollard M Walker
A Mcdluskie
Recommended—L Champion and C
McDonald.
Jr, II to Se. II.
Honors
W McMillan H Champion
J McKay
Passed
D Kyle 13 Thibideau
E Lott A Logan
M Ritchie M Logan
D Ennis, G McDonald
E Edwads 0 Thuell
Recommended—A Grewar and A
Davidson.
Sr. II to Jr.
Honors
Di Smith W Galbraith
R McDonald L Champion
"{Stratton J Stewart
Passed
I McLaren M Harkness
0 A lvfc0luskie P Baeker
Recommended—M Thompson and F
Dennison.
Sr. I to Jr, II.
V Wilson G Kellington
DI Strachan E Wilson
M Somerville L Rutledge
A Thompson 0 Ennis
B McLaren
Recommended—F Satnis,
Jr. I to Sr. I.
I3 Kyle 13 Gilroy
G But gess L Harknese
L Thuell S Snider
L Manning
Sr. Primer to Jr. I,
K Thuell Rer i
P1 ce
L Meoluskie T Walkey
D WO ha Rlatledga ion
mp
Int, Primer to Sr, Primer,
Hilda Whlttard F Edwards
M Thompson
Pruner -
0 Walker B Snider
V Fox 111 Heist
N Thompson 3 ItfeDowell
R Farrow
F. BUGHANAN
K, WTLRON
Teachers A, GoeDoos
M. h%oRltle
6. S. SaoTT
Safety for Savings
EW people are sufficient-
ly alive to the need of
carefully selecting a deposi-
tory for their savings.
In transacting business with
this Bank it should be re-
membered that you are deal-
ing with an institution that
has grown to be one of the
great Banks of the world.
THE CANADIAN BANK
OF COMMERCE
CAPITAL PAID UP $.15,000,000
RESERVE FUND . . $15,000,000
Walton Branch C. F. Misner, Acting Manager
Leo, Reach, (vho etali,+t eft here H'it11
e 16191 lakt returned fi over,
semi on Saturday and le it 1i'iLOP at
the 1101110 of W01. Yen.—It. Black and
family spent the week end at Ayr.—
Skeft Robinson and bride, formerly
Miss Simms, New York, left for Tor-
onto Tuesday after a week's visit with
thefor•mer''s parents, W. M, and Mrs.
111 IB(
R( it m — e
1Allllinln BE't'VICe tt'FLe held
in the Presbyterian chnech Sunday
evening when addresses were given
by Revs, 0. Melcohn, F. Stride and
J. Powell.—MIes Della Rutherford,
Toronto, is al�ending two weeks 11
days at her home ]sere. --The imam.
held by the women of the Methodist
church last Monday evening, was a
(leeided success, the net ptoaeeds
amounting to $155.00,
Morrie
THE PORT gives tine news.
Sship.
everal schools variant in t:he town-
, Quite a number of Mortisites took
in the (rings at Winghau last w.•ek.
The mower, horse rake, haylnader
and hay fork have been having their
innings during the past week.
At next Council meeting, Monday,
28th, Court of Revision will be held on
Murray -Lamb Extension drain.
Ohas, .I, Riritnul, 5th line, has- been
carrying his right hand in a sling on
account of a severe injury he received
while working around wood sawing
machinery. It is a bad time to be
laid off now. We hope lie will soon be
n. k,
Mrs. John G. Smith and son, 4th
line, left on a holiday visit to the
West Tuesday of this week and will
visit relatives and friends for a few
months. The latter's health has not
been very rugged but we hope the
outing will retake a complete sore,
"Bob" Bowman's Auction Salle went
with an extra good swing, considering
the 8easou of the year, totalling
88,500. The new purchaser of the
farm E. Campbell, of Michigan, is
now in possession and hard at work.
We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Oamphell
and son to the neighborhood and wish
then prosperity on their fine fatten.
GLE00—FA1ttlUAlt,—A happy event
took place 00 Saturday, .lune 28th, at
the home of Geo- and Mrs, M. Far-
quhar, Hullett township,their daugh-
ter, bliss Isabel Elsie, being united in
marriage to Joseph Olegg, a well
known resident of the 5th line of Mor-
rie. Ceremony was performed by
Rev. J. E. Hogg, Clinton. The bride
who was given away by her father,
was gowned in white crepe de chene
and georgette, with veil and orange
blossoms, and camel] a bouquet of
roses and ferns. She was attended by
two dainty flower girls clad i1) white,
Jean Ball and Isabel Weir, each carry-
ing a basket of roses. The wedding
march was played by the bride's sis-
ter, Miss Jean. After the wedding
repast the bridal pair left on a honey-
moon trip and on their return they
will make their home en the groom's
fine farm. May nanny happy, pros-
perous years be their pot tion.
PRESENTATION.—Wednesday even
ing of last week about 50 neighbors
and old friende assembled at the
home of Robt. J. and Mrs. Bowman,
Sed line, before they gave up posses-
sion to Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and
presented them with a fine divan and
club bag, ']lie address was read by
Wesley Stephenson and the gifts wee
presented by Councillor Yuill and
Will. Sellers. Address was as fol-
lows : DE ut FRIExus,—We, your
neighbors and old friends, have as-
sembled this evening 'to spend a few
hours with you before you remove
from the community where you have
enjoyed the goodwill of all concerned.
Sorry indeed we are that ill health
has compelled you to alter your plans
and o1) account of this we are going to
lose good neighbois and true friends
from our midst. We trust the con.
templated rest and change of scene
will prove effectual in building up and
fully restoring Mr, Bowman to fernier
vigor. ''Actions speak louder than
words," hence we ask Mrs, Bowman
eo accept this Divan, with our best
wishes, and Dir, Bowman this Club
Bag, its an indication that lou 1'egard
him as a "Jolly Good Fellow," We
hope use of gifts Hill remind you
wherever yon are, of old friends who
will always be interested in you and
sinoerely wish you a long life and a
happy one with an abontln.nee of
wartn, true ft'iends, It will toe a genet
pleasure+ to tie if you locate near by so
we may often meet with you aria en-
joy your friendship. Agin express-
ing 000 regret ove' Mr. Bowman's ill
health and hoping he will 00011 vegan)
his former physical condition, we are,
Yours very truly,
NEIGUDORs AND FRIENDS,
Me, Bowman tnadea brief appropri-
ate reply in which he heartily thanked
all concerned in behalf of Mee, Bow-
men tend himself for the many acts of
kindness evert prior to this presenta-
tion, He hoped to be able to return
the good fellowship, 'Pasty lunch was
served by the visitors and after a
social hour the company separated for
their respective homes wishing the
host and hostess many prosperous
Choppini,BRUSSELS
Will only run Monday,
Wednesday and Friday
of each week until fur-
ther notice.
JOHN LOGAN,
Proprietor,
Summer Wood !
Have you ordered your Swe-
arer Wood ? We have
Tarnere, per lnaa'..,....... 2 50
Jointers in bundles 3 60
Mill Slabs, 14 inches 4 50
Basswood Slabs, 20 1)1 's 101
Cash orders delivrrr:d flr'.t.
Cycler early.
P. Ament
Phone 10 ring 3
years with bounding health, Mr,
Bowman (vent to Toronto to visit his
parents for a while. Mrs. Bowman is
visiting at her parental home with
James and Mrs, Parr. Considerable
improvement is noticeable in Mr.
Bowman's health we MS please(] to
state. He lived o1) the old farm fol 36
years, being born there,
MATRIMONIAL,—A quiet wedding
was solemnized on Monday of last
week when Miss Mary McQueen, of
Aasherton, Wis„ became the wife of
T. J. McCaughey, Sth line, Rev. 1r'r.
Hogan officiating, Miss Mulqueen, of
Milwaukee, Deice of the bride, was
bridesmaid, while 1'. J. 111eGaughey
supported the groom. The many
friends of Mr. and Mrs. McCaughey,
extend to them beet wishes for a long,
happy and prosperous wedded Life,
Wednesday 25 th ult„ Arthur Hall,
Grey township, and Miss Gladys,
daughter of Alex, and Mrs, McNeil,
51h line, were united in marriage at
Melville Manse, Brussels, by Rev. A.
3. Mann. They were supported by
Jno. McNeil and Miss Nichol, Listo-
wel. After the ceremony the wedd-
ing couple motored to the home of the
bride's parents where the wedding
supper was served in the hostess' best
style. In the evening a reception was
held when a large number of the
friends of the contracting parties
gathered to wish then many happy
years, and to spend the evening it
social chat, music and dancing. The
gifts were numerous and costly show-
ing the high esteem in which the
young people are held. Mr. and Mrs.
Hull will make their hone on the
groom's fine farm, 12th Con., Grey
township.
JAMES PARISH GALLED AWAY.—
Last Friday evening a well known
resident of the 7th line, passed quietly
away, after a Lingering illness of over
a year, to the House of nanny Man-
sions. The funeral took place Monday
afternoon to Brussels cernetety. Ap-
propriate services were conducted by
Rev. Mr. Stafford, Brnssels, Dh', Par-
ish was born in Hibbert township,
Perth Oo., over 61 years ago, He join-
ed the church when a young man of
19, ander ministry of Rev, Me. Howey,
of Methodist church, Chiselbirst, and
00015 a roustant member of that body.
The subject of this notice was twice
married, His Myst wife was Mary
Ellen May, of Tuekersrnith, the child-
ren being John, i1) the West; Mrs,
Lonis Clark, Tuckersinit:h ; Mrs. Jas.
Nichol, Morris ; and William, still
overseas. Me. Parish's second wife
was the widow of the late Rnbt,Shiels.
She, with 4 sons and' a daughter, sur-
vive, Deceased's brothe's and sisters
are :—Rev. J. J„ Alexandria, Minn, ;
Rev, Justus, Clearwater, Minn, ; Rev.
IV. L., Hanley, Sash. ; Mrs. Theron
Hodgins, Oregon, U, S. ; and 2 deceas-
ed (Mrs. Bartter and Mrs. Morrison.)
The pallbearers were two sons-in-law,
(Loris Clark and Jas. Nichol), Arthur
Wheeler (a cousin), Joseph Storey
(brother-in-law), Wm, Gray and Wm.
Alderson. Mr, Parish was a great sof.
fever part of his illness and had failed
to almost a shadow. He lived in Mor-
ris for' past 11 years and prior had
farmed in Iiullett and Grey.
Walton
Hume shed for sale, 24x85 feet. Apply to
North M Lott, Con 17, Grey. Phone 805,
Joos 0 011tee, Walton, P. O.
Poultry wanted Tuesday of snob week.
Phone W. G. Neal as to prices, &a, Will. and Mrs. Edgar, Ayr, Motored
to Walton and visited Mrs, 1Vm, Mc-
Allister and other friends,
Rev, DIe, Kennedy, Ornnbronk, and
Rev, Mr, Lundy, of Walton will ex-
change pulpits next Sabbath.
The Orange service drew a large
congregation last Sabbath to Duff's
church whore a fine service was held.
Rev, and Mrs. Lundy and 25 young
people of the Ilindeavour are in at-
tendance at the Summer School at
G oderieh.
9 pupils from here wrote on the En-
trance exams last week. They say
the papers were most fair but the
weather was very hot,
John Berry is 84 years old and is
very poorly now. Mr, and Mr's.
Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. BM -chest,
of the West, are Here to see him.
Congratulations are extended to
Grace Sliot'treed who passed the ele-
mentary piano exam" of Toronto Con•
servatory, at Listowel last Saturday.
She took Holmes. This ie most credit-
able to Grace and ]ler instructor, Miss
Maude Ferguson,
Women's Institute will hold its
18gtllar meeting at the home of Mrs.
Lydian, Wednesday61.1
A. L tt1 a Inst. at
3 p, m. Mrs. Will, McFadzean will
give a paper on "Consolidated
Schools," Roll0al1—"Waren weather
lunches." Mrs, R. A. Lundy will give
a report of the District Institute held
ab Molesworth.
ALE0, MOASeeta R DEOEASED.—
Last Saturday morning Alex. McA.r-
thut', an old and well known resident
of this community, passed over to the
majority, from %he home of his
nephew, Colin McDonald, Huliett
boundary, in hie 85th year. Deceased
was born in Argyles)ii>•e, Scotland, be-
ing the 2nd son of Peter and Ann Me-
Aelar,1r 111)1 along (50)11 Il,, 1.101.11
rai 0'u u (1 11,11111111, (111)x11) in ]Mirk 'I 1111
li,+l Meat
1
tel in Middlesex Co, tont 3 y,•xr, 511).5'
came to NIofris township. Ills wife
was Sarah Galbraith, lobo dird a few
i'ears ago, A son, Peter, lives at
agaska, Sask. 2 brothers (Peter and
(10110) and 2 sister's, (Mesdames Ale -
Donald) also survive. Funeral look
place to BruseeIa ce e eorn Dla
ri(
l
y
afternoon, cervi 0 being nlusted
by
R• v. Ale. 'i'ellbid, Blyth. Pallbeare.r:,
were Robt„ Colin, It., 1J., and 1'. Me -
Donald arta (.0, bleArlhur. Decetwod
wee aearpeuteF by a,tile, learning the
line point , i1) London, lie uuulr his
borne at Seafur'th for a gaud mane
years, where he was a faithful attend-
ant of the Preehyterien (dottrel'. Old
age was the cause of death.
Ethat
Live P sultry wanted Monday of each wrrk
Phone 8011's More,
STYrdan !WHOM; 00(1 8A(,1(. -.Parties want•
1115 to bay anent, substantial buggy, steel, rub•
bar or cushion tiro can save money by call
ins on Davin MINS, Ethel.
Next Sunday afternoon Rev. Mr.
Lundy, of Walton, will preach in the
Presbyterian church here.
Mrs. W. J. Nutt and Evelena and
Raymond, of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont„
are visitors at the home of S. 8, and
Mrs. Cole. !111'• Nutt will be here Int-
Rev. and Mtn. SV, IS. Lucas and
family, of Superior, 1Visennsin, 11. S ,
are here on a holiday visit. airs, Luc-
as is a daughter. of 0. and Mrs. Ray -
mud and well known in this men -
triunity.
The Brussels — Ethel Foot Ball
match last Thursday evening chew a
great crowd and'tlne game was hotly
contested, the visitors winning by a
score of 2-1. Stanley Foul, Atwood,
was referee.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Institute will be held Thurs-
day, July 1711), at 3 p. m., at the home
of Mrs. Geo, M. Mitchell. Subject
"The Making of Bread and Bons,"
taken by Mrs. W. Slemmon. All the
ladies are invited to attend.
Pte-Nn).—A picnic will be held in
Rowland's grove on Saturday, July
19th, under the auspices of the Pres-
byterian S, S. Stepper will be served,
charge being 15 and 25 cents, Sunday
School scholars free. Members of
congregration are asked to bring
baskets well filled. Booth on
grounds. Don't forget the date, July
19th. Everybody come,
Grey
Fall wheat is a good crop,
Council meeting Monday 28th inst.
Will. Hoover was home toe the week
end from London.
A number of our boys and girls
were trying the Entrance examina-
tion last week.
Jacob and Mrs. Holtinbeck, Strat-
ford, were visitors willa Robert and
Mrs. Davison, 12th Oon,
Miss Gladys MaeQuatrie is home
from Paris, where she has been teach-
ing school, for the holidays, looking
fine.
Mrs, Richd. Armstrong, Winnipeg,
is here on a visit at the (tome of Junes
and DI's, Armstrong, 911) Con, The
ladies are sisters.
Harold Work, who was teaching
echnol near Walkerton, has gone to
Toronto to assist his brother R'obert
in his drug business.
Last Sunday Rev. Dlr. O'Kell, the
new pastor, preached at Roe's and
Union churches and made favorable
iinpressions, We welcome the Rev.
gentleman to this countryside..
• Mrs. Garfield Dunbar wishes to
thank her many friends for their kind-
ness and sympathy, especially those
who by word and deed were so kind to
her beloved husband. They will never
be forgotten.
John Dougherty, 16th Oon., and
Mrs, Ohas. Cleave, of Ethel, have
gone to Hamilton, Grimsby and other
points for a visit with relatives and
friends. The fo'naer used to live in
that locality in his young manhood,
Whooping cough has been bother-
ing some folk in the township, adults
as well as children. Robt. Strechan
had a wrestle with it as had his
daughter and son and Miss Jessie
S teachan.
Misses Edna and Laura, Roy and
Vernon Hemingway, of Brantford,
were here on a visit with the Heming-
way families and at R. 3. Hoover's.
Miss Beth Hoover returned with them
for a holiday. The trip was made by
motor,
A whirring noise was heard Tues-
day forenoon of last week by many
people along the Sth line and the
cause was soon diece'ued by the ap.
pearance of au aeroplane, flying from
Toronto to Win.glnuu to give exhibi-
tion at latter place, Some of the
Greyites say they are going to get
one of those "birds,"
Previous to the marriage of bliss
Marion I. Smith there was a miscel-
laneoes shower for her at the home of
Mee, Alex. McDonald, 0111 Oon, About
40 were present and the evening wits
spenttn games and a merry time was
enjoyed. The presents consisted of
china, kitchen utensils, tCc., &c, Miss
Smith made a neat reply. Lunch was
served,
A Sun1RISE.-01) Thursday after-
noon, June 26th, as school was dis-
missed the teacher of 8. S. No, 0
founda large number. of the
section
nun re rn 'n .i yard tett n the sopor t d await-
s g Y
ing admission, After, goal ug tom.
Portably seated two of the pupils acted
es captains and 011o50 sides for an old
time spelling match, Mrs. George
Elliott peeving to be the champion
speller. WVn1. Jackliit then took the
chair and Balled bliss Spatting to the
plabtorin where Sylvestee Raynard
read the following address, E. Hoy
making the presentation. DEAR
TEACHER.—It ns with feelings of re'
gret we learn that you are about to
leave (1e, after more than 2 years of
very pleasant relationship as teacher
W H. KERR, Pro eto,'
it-?. While we tin doehl, have
t 1
"nen n bee *o e t •
re very t a y ]eying toyou are
w
grat(iul lot your patience with Its and
fur year interest in everything that
was for our welfare. As a token of
our appreciation and of our kindly
feelings toward you we ask you to ar,-
eept this Olub Bag and Travelling
Companion and trust that you will
al-
ways rememberthe a its and friends
1)l S. n. Signed
00 behalf of
tie pnipile. - 15"irerYN HOY,
MAH' Ctiolr,
'w
JrRA" easy,
bhough taken completely by ear
prise Mist, spelling made appropri-
ate reply thanking her pupils for the
useful and beautiful gift and assuring
them that she would never forget the
happy hours ripentternn(g them where
the pupils hail always responded so
readily and cheerfully to her efforts
and where everyone in the
See tion intik such (0(0 inter091• in her
welfare. The ladies served a lunch of
sandwiches, cake, (home -make cantly
and lemonade after which they bade
Miss Sperling (food -bye with many
gond wishasfor the future. Her de-
pot lure from No 6 will be regretted
by more than the pupils.
Tlie people of this community were
very glad to welcome home frotn
overseas Pte. Wes. Anmetrong, a
former resident of the 10th Con„ who
enlisted in the West to do duty for
King and Empire. He looks well and
is glad to get back to the best land o1)
earth. The visitor is a son of James
and Mrs, Armstrong. While Wes,
was overseas he ran across a cousin of
his own in the ranks, Sergt. C. C.
Kerr, of Saskatoon, Sask., and he is
now here on a holiday with relatives
and having a good time.
Moncrief
We are very pleased to state that
Miss Myrtle Cummings is recovering
nicely after an operation for appendi-
cilie. This is the second operation in
the family inside of 3 months as
Melvyn underwent a successful opera.
tion at Guelph.
Cranbrook
School Report on page 4,
Airs. Julia Menzies was visiting
Stratford relatives and friends.
Our teachers, Miss McNair and Mies
Houston have been re-engaged at au
increased salary. This speaks for
itself.
Sabbath evening last Mrs, W. H.
Ferguson, Belgrave, gave an interest-
ing address on "The Forward Move-
ment•" in the Presbyterian church.
Last week Wm. Bothwell sold 2
hogs 7 months old for the tidy sum of
8117.00. He got 22.1 cents per pound.
Guess he often sold thew for less than
a quarter of that price.
Next Sunday morning Rev. Mr,
Lundy, Walton, will conduct service
in Knox church here and W. H. Kerr,
Brussels, will be in charge, in the
afternoon, at the Methodist church.
Last Sunday a sister of Mrs. Mc-
wyas'who butied inn Seaforth assed Byon Mrs. McKay,
anti R. L. and itIrs. McDonald attend-
ed, motoring over in W. P. Bray's
caOnr,
Dominion Day'a fine time was
enjoyed at the plc-rle held in R. L.
McDonald's, grove under the auspices
of Oranbrook Farmers' Club. Excel-
lent addressee were given by Rev,
Mr. Amos, of Palmerston, who is one
of the Directors of the U. F, 0., and
Rev. &Ir. Lundy, of Walton. Foot
Ball and Base Ball games were play-
ed and rare sport enjoyed. An
abundant lunch was served, It was
estimated there were 1000 people in at-
tendance and as the weather was de•
lightful the afternoon passed by most
pleasantly.
GOOD WORK.—Tice bee to improve
the cemetery, announced fu THE
Posy, came off Saturday afternoon,
28112 ult., when 50 stalwarts assembl-
ed to do their bit. They worked so
well a splendid transformation was
made in the clearing away of brush,
removing stones and giving the place
a gene:'a1 tidying up that was badly
needed, All are convinced that an
anneal improvetnent bee should be
held, only at an earlier date so as to
get soil in a more workable condition.
It was a good start and shows what
may be accomplished with a spirit of
unity and willingness. The propo-
sition otlginated with President R. L.
McDonald, of the Farmers' Club, and
was very heartily supported. Look
out for other improvements now that
a Out has been made,
Brussels Council
The regular meeting of Brussels
Council was field Monday evening,
with Reeve Plum in chair. Present
Councillors Wilton, Fraser and
Richards,
Minutes of last meeting read and
adopted.
Following accounts were presented
Canadian Express CO, ............8 1 20
Cam -Fish Co.. Electric Light,
lamps ..,. .... 100 00
Dunlop Tire & Rubber Co„ hose 282 00
W. 1v1. Sinelait, legal. ,...„.,. 1 50
Geo. Kerr, roads....... ..... ........ . 34 50
Imperial 011 Oa, street oil . 513 37
F. S Scott, on salary 50 00
Robt. Thuell, salary and rent120 00
Jas, Henderson, roads... 02 35
Geo. Lowry, t
oade
32
20
W. 1i Cook, roads
54•0
4
G. Thibideau, roads 80 40
M. Fraser, roads...... ,. 0 00
Wtn ]hues], toads .., 56 25
Robt. Oliver, salary, &c 60 00
Moved by 8, Wilton, seconded by r,
0, Richards that above accounts be
paid. Castled.
Petition was presented asking for a
sewer on street to Maitland
river on Albert street, By -Law No. 1
1919 was read three .times and passed.
Debentures to run 10 years at 5i %.
M. Black, Seoretary of Old Boys'
Celebration, aeked Council for privl-
eTa rt tn,lrni` . oo, treo
k
I i,n b the ons e t
h
and Milo
tigirt on July and 2) to
close streets around Victoria
Park,
On motion of Councillors 'Wilton.
and Richards the request was granted,
A grant of 11110 was made to Robb,
Oliver for elotbes and boots destroyed
by working about the tank oar of oil
for street,
c 1
Moved r S. Wilton seconded L
C. Richards that st'at at this Board
occupied by Harry James, ae Council -
for, be declared vacant o accountof
his death and thattheClerk proceed
to issue warrant for holding the nets
Wary nomivatiuu and election to fill
the office. Oarr'ied.
All users of electric light nob on the
metre are asked to secure the same
from Robert Thuell.
The gasoline tank belonging to S.
Carter's garage and its location was
glanced at but nothing further done
and the matter is likely to be dropped,
Commit then adjourned.
Bluevale
Gordon Hamilton, son of Robt. Ham-
ilton, underwent an operation Tues-
day to have his tonsils and adenoids
removed and is getting along nicely.
Woman's Inetitnte will hold )lieu
monthly meeting Thursday, July 10th,
at 2 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. 3, F,
McCracken, Papers will be given by
Mrs. F. B. Scott on "How to create
and preserve that atmosphere which
gives character to the home ?” also by
Mrs. W. H. Fraser,"Where the house-
wife's time goes." Roll call answered
by Irish quotations, Special music.
Everybody welcome.
Promotion Examinations
CONTINUATION SCHOOL
Form I Promotion Results. Names
in order of • merit. Recommended
students must fulfil certain conditions
to take tate work in Form II, Marks
will be sent those who failed.
Honors.—V. Heist, L. Fulton, K. Me -
Laren, R. Grant. Passed.—M. Brown,
W. McDowell, F. Stewart, Pearl
Alderson, E. Smith, T. Burgess, 0.
Dennis, D. Walker, N. Shaw, E,
Dark, E. Miller. Recommended—
Failed in subject given.—H, Scott
(Hist.,) 0. Thompson (Arith.,) V.
Blake (Geog„) J. Miller (Alg.,) M.
Nolan (Arith„) C. Hall (Hist.) Pass-
ed on part examination and part term
work.—J. Nolan, M. Maunders.
PUBLIC SCHOOL
Names are given in order of merit.
Marks of those who failed and condi-
tions for those recommended may be
obtained from teacher in charge.
Names of those who failed omitted. 1
Jr. TV to Sr. IV.
Passed
AI 'Wilson G Best
K Ferguson L Thuell
Recommended—B Thuell.
S. III to Jr. IV.
Passed
S Ballantyne L Clouse
M Little E McLaren
M Ferguson 0 Anderson
0 Whitfield N McDowell
E Pollard 0 Lott
Recommended—B Smith, A Thomp.
eon and D Thompson.
Jr, III to Sr. III.
Honors
F Strachan J Oliver
J Ferguson L Rose
Passed
G Stafford J McCracken
F Oliver H Pawson
R Pollard M Walker
A Mcdluskie
Recommended—L Champion and C
McDonald.
Jr, II to Se. II.
Honors
W McMillan H Champion
J McKay
Passed
D Kyle 13 Thibideau
E Lott A Logan
M Ritchie M Logan
D Ennis, G McDonald
E Edwads 0 Thuell
Recommended—A Grewar and A
Davidson.
Sr. II to Jr.
Honors
Di Smith W Galbraith
R McDonald L Champion
"{Stratton J Stewart
Passed
I McLaren M Harkness
0 A lvfc0luskie P Baeker
Recommended—M Thompson and F
Dennison.
Sr. I to Jr, II.
V Wilson G Kellington
DI Strachan E Wilson
M Somerville L Rutledge
A Thompson 0 Ennis
B McLaren
Recommended—F Satnis,
Jr. I to Sr. I.
I3 Kyle 13 Gilroy
G But gess L Harknese
L Thuell S Snider
L Manning
Sr. Primer to Jr. I,
K Thuell Rer i
P1 ce
L Meoluskie T Walkey
D WO ha Rlatledga ion
mp
Int, Primer to Sr, Primer,
Hilda Whlttard F Edwards
M Thompson
Pruner -
0 Walker B Snider
V Fox 111 Heist
N Thompson 3 ItfeDowell
R Farrow
F. BUGHANAN
K, WTLRON
Teachers A, GoeDoos
M. h%oRltle
6. S. SaoTT