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The Brussels Post, 1920-2-12, Page 1VOL. 48 NO. 33 $1, 50 Per A 111111111 in Advance TilimiIIIIIthIonutiIifhi1i11111111etsnnnmemmin i,.V",.. unmumnfinfonowurrailummuummuntiniuft tkt. The Farmer's Financial Friend We have large resources and the vast experience of 87 years to draw upon to serve you; but we have something even •more important—we have the earnest desire to do so. We cash your produce and personal cheques, collect your dr afts— aIibYme11 1(required -and gladly give you impartial advice on any financial or business matter. -THE Bank of Nova Scotia Paid-up Capital - - $ $,700,000 Reserve round - - - 18,000,000 Resources . - - - 120,000,000 It 38 ran illgjitl P. H. CILROY Manager Brussels Branch BRUSSELS, ONTARIO. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, zgzo 'IIp New Advertisements S'or sale -J. D. MoEwon, Brooch lost -Tan Posm. Sows for sale-F..Beirnea. Books for sale -Tale Poem, Ford -D, hI, Scott, Dealer. Purity Flour -W. G. Neal. Oomnag-W, ,T. MoOracken. Rink open -R, A. Beardeall, Just arrived -R. 0. Rothwell. Wood wanted -R. Leatherdale. Auction Sale -Robert Newcombe. Auction Sale -Rob(. 3, McLennan, Form for Bale -Francis J. Beirnee. Reveille of the future -A. E. Bergey. Aistxift 11.6.13$ Oran brook Last Sabbath alike. noon J. T. Wood, Brussels, took part in the Methodist church service giving 0 good address on the Forward Movement. The pas- tor was in charge of the service. The fine 1.50 acre farm of James Dickson, known ae the Wm. Petrie, farm, adjoining Oranbrook, has been sold to Albert Foerster, 'of the same line, who gets possession on March gat. lir, Dickson will hold a Blearing sale let Friday, February 27th, with F. S. ;sol t as Auctioneer. He may take a ttip to the West, Mr. Foerater has secured a fine home in his purchase. V. Foerater disposed of his farm to J. Wilson, of Atwood locality, who will move to it soon+ Hallett AN OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY. - There died at the home of his neice, Mrs. Thomas Dougal), 14th Con., Hui. lett township, Monday morning, Jan. 19th, Daniel McGavin, an old and highly teepeoted resident of this sec- tion, at an advanced age. For some yenta prior to his death he was a great Buffeter from rheumatism and toward the last was almost helpless. The late Daniel McGavin was born at Ayr, Scotland, on New Year's Day, 1838 and came to Canada with his par- ents in 1854, when they settled in Stanley Township, Huron County, Here they remained until? yeaus later when deceased and anulhee brother moved to Lot 3, Con, 14, Bullet t, The laud at that time was in its virgin A Good Investment '`HE money you save earns interest when deposited in our Savings Department, and both principal ,and interest are safe anda cnbeot' obtain- ed whenever required. Open an account to -day. OSA THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE PAiD-UP CAPITAL - $15,000,000 RESERVE FUND $15,000,000 WALTON BRANCH, J. M. McMillan, Manager. L±UST ARRIVE® N 111111111111=1 1111•11111MENEMK, N advance shipment for Spring, in - AK eluding Steel Clad Galateas, Intens Pure b Indigo and lighter colored Prints, New Plaid Ginghams, Rock Fast Shirt- ing, Pure Scotch Linen Towelling, Linen Weft Towelling, Pure Linen Tea Towel- ling, Circular Pillow Cotton, Sheeting, Middy Cloth Chintz for Comforters and and Drapes, and in fact most anything you will want to replenish your house- hold and 'family needs for Spring. i; These goods are going to be both scarce and high tris coming Summer, You will be wise to buy now while our stock is complete. Highest Prices Paid for Produce. R. C. Raathwell Moncrieyf state, Ile hawed out a ;hole :alai 11'; active, industry, thrift and good rnanagemeht ills efforts placed Inti( In oolufortable circumstances DeeeaaRed was never mattied and for the peel number of years+ trade Itis honer with Mrs. Dorgan. lie wan a man of quiet, and agreeable disposition and bis de. idle was regretted by teeny, lie is survived by two brothers, Robert, of Winnipeg, Man., and John of Indian Head, tusk„ the latter being nres01(1 at the titue of hie death, . Funeral took place Wedneedaiy, Zit 111th, ser- vice being held at the house followed by !nun went in Burne cemetery. In the passing out of Mr. McGaviii an- other of the eturdy pioneers who play- ed Itis part le the early stays, leaves a vacancy that will be loud to fill, Trowbridge \'Nuhn. L1t.i.VE Tnownlelools,-This community regrets very much that shortly they are to Mee as citizens, Charles ()omens and Mies Curette, Mt', Oosens is 81 pioneer settler. Ile has reeided here forever' 00ears 50 ear of whiah he has htru Supt ritilend, nt of the Methodist Sunday S, heel. The death of Miss Jenuin taoseue nreesei- lated disposing of the :eery, whictl re- cently has been putclta0cd by E+1, Hamilton, of ramie With the Cowie family gone Trowbridge will seem a different place. They were greatly liked and will be 11111011 1(1lased. Though as yet indefinite, it is prob- able that they will move to Durham where Mr. Casette has two married daughters. Wroxeter Miss Jeannette Black is holidaying in Toronto. Two rinks of etlrlere attended the Iiarristou Bnnspeil last week. Mrs. 0. Wendt, Mildnuay, is the guest of her son, J. R, Wendt. Jno. Flupfer, Smile Ste Marie, Mich., spent several days recently with rel- atives here, Jro. Davidson and Ales, Gavin Davidson, who have been seriously ill, are now recovering, Wm. Oasernore returned ft tan Brucefleld last week where he baa spent the last two months. Laurie Van Velsor has spent the past week in Lucknow where he is re- lieving in the Bank of Hamilton. Word wa t received here Monday of the sudden death in Toronto of Chas. 0. Stuart. Deepest sympathy is felt for his wife, (formerly Miss Annie Sancletsou of the village) and family of'children who survive. HYMENEAL, -At high noon Wed- nesday of last week a quiet wedding took place at the home of Robert and Mrs. Mitchell, Howiek township, when Mise Agnes H., the eldest daughter joined hand and heart with Gordon I3. Elliott, of Wawanosh, Rev. 0. Malcolm officiating. Lohen- grin's Wedding march was played by the bride's sister, Miss Laura, as the principals took their places for the ceremony, the bride being given away by her father. A becoming coseume of crepe de chine with tulle ivory veil, and white slippers, was worn by the bride, who carried a bognet of carnations and sweet peas. Groom's gift to organist wee a pearl crescent, Wedding presents were choice, valu- able and useful. Parlor' was decorat- ed with palms, ferns and carnations. After hearty congratulations the guests, numbering 20, set down to well spread tables, Bride's going away suit was navy blue with hat to • Hay fog Ile 5o Tons of No. 1 Hay for sale, Will sell in quantities to suit purchas- er. For further'particu- lars apply to R AMENT, NY', Phone 16 Brussels OF Au. Winter Underwear Flannelette Blankets and Shirts to o make for room new goods Underwear, Fleece Lined, reg, $1.25 for. ........... $ 1 10 Flannelette Blankets, reg. $4,20 8 85 t Winter Shirts, reg, $2 50 tor,,..,, 2 25 Whiter Shirts, reg. $2.00 for 1 80 Men's Winter Caps, reg. $2.00,,1 69 Boys' Winter Caps, reg. $1.50., 1 85 Men's Winter Rubbers at PrleeO to suit. Reductions in all the rest of stook. 4+ F 44++1++Eh'h+l+a"i++F+ ++!•+i"Hd»r'f•d'� +++ Skating 1:t. .,,M Open I By oonoent of Brussels Board 1 l' of ]tsallh permission has been a; given to open the Rink for +t. Skating as usual. The Dreesing 4. +t+ 18001(19 will not be open, a. e. ''H, A. BEARDSALL, 4. + . Manager. r .11. io{,+S+-'ri-dr,iF-p.;,,p.g+++rr+l,.l,.y,.i,i,.i ++i+ -F3 +b maid' and sealette cape, Mr, and Mrs, Elliott will make their home on the 4t41 nt r C East s Wawanosh, where they commence housekeeping with the hearty good wishes of a wide nil til! of relatiees and friends. Monerieif ]lead R. C. Retthwell's new advt. Miss Lily Harrison has' returned home after a good visit to Ingersoll and Toronto. ex -Reeve Livingston has been in poor heatlth. We hope _ Spring will bring hila better feeling. The 100 acre farm of (len, A. Mach- an on the 18th Ont, , has been sold to Rohl. Campbell, of Logan, who gets possession on April 1st. Price is said to be $8,51)0. Mr, and Mrs. Maclean may move to Ben sels 01 Blyth. The anniversary services were a splendid success. Large cougregalions enjoyed Rev. Mr. Moffett's able ser- mons. The illustrated lecture on Monday evening on "Our Allies" was a real treat. Proceeds of anniversary $185 00. Since then $100.00 of this has been sent to the suffering Armenians. Knox Church, Monceicfte has closed her best year of Church work. The total raised was $2485.00. The _a - Mount given to Missions was $810.00. A live Forward Movement committee bus been appointed with Marshal Harrison as Oaptain. Teams are out canvassing this week and the results will far exceed the amount of $1800 allocated, Last Sabbath after the pastor bad explained the Movement and called for gifts, $1700 was promised inside of 10 minutes, Well clone, Monorieff, HOCKEY. -Last Saturday afternoon the skating rink here was the scene of great attraction, the occasion being a Hockey nfatoh between the married and single men. Game was close and exciting, resulting in a score of 3 to 5 in favor of the married men. The line-up was as follows :- Married Single Joe McKay. Goal W. Whitfield 0. Ratbwell„+ Defence . , A. Mann W. Struthers , , E, Porter F. Tack ...Centre A. McKay F. Harrison ...R. Wing,,.. B. Struthers J, Struthers ...L, Wing A. Sperling A number of the ladies were complain- ing of sore throats on Sunday. We wonder whys? Grey Jno, and Mrs, Bray are making an extended visit lu Hamilton. Thursday afternoon of thls week is Jas. Armstrong's clearing Auction Sale, His Lot iss, Con, 9. Next Tuesday afternoon will be the date of!r '1 os. Willie `o ms n e Auction oiler Sale of household old effects Lot 25, Oon, 14. On the evening of March 17th Rev. A. I, Snyder, of Brantford, will deliv- or a Lecture in Union church on "The fun of beiug an Irishman.” Thos, Davidson's Auction Sale of Farm stock, implements, &c., takes place Wednesday afternoon of next week, Milton Rands has bought the farm, Levi ;Whitfield, 12th Con., who underwent an operation at Toronto, is making good progress. Mrs. Whit- field mune home last week and we hope Mr. Whitfield willsoon be able to follow. Wm. and Mrs, J. Johnston, of Saskatoon, Sask„ are holidaying in this locality. They have been in the West; for a number of years. Mr, Johustnnis brother to Silas John- ston, 16th Oou. Henry and Mr's. Ronnenberg, of West Mnnkton, Ont., announce the engagement of their second daughter, Hazel M., to Selwyn J. K., son of J. IC. Baker and the late Aire Baker of 9111 Oen.Grey, 1110 lnat'Cla e to take place quietly out middle of Febru- ary. Union Ohnrch, filth Oon„ will hold their anniversary services on Sabbath 28rd inst., when Rev+ D. Wren, M. A. Mt. Forest, a former pastor, will, preaelt, Motiday evenhag he will de- liver his Impeder Lecture, "A day when everything goes wrong." The proceeds from Lecture will be devoted to help snpply the needs of the etarv- n g Armenians 1 g Old friends will be gland to greet Rev. Mr, Wren. Sale to Commence February Ind For the foitowingaweeks Terris strictly OW) or Tratle. H. L. Stewart HENT?RYN 800800L REPORT. -Following is the report for month of January of S. S. No, 10, Grey, Sr, IV -Roy Patterson, Gordon Speiran, Jr, IV -Laura Mc- Donald, Wilda ,Speiran, Flora McDon- ald, Ross Speiran Myrtle Hnllenbeok, Arthur Whitfield. Sr. III -Melvin 0arnochan, 1:4(don. Whitfield, Laura Patterson, Myrtle Ward, Jr, ITI- Bertha Speiran, Lillinu Whitfield, Annie Inglis, Rate Stevenson, Victor Baker, Sr. TI -Nelsen Whitfield, T,es11e Patterson, Rett Neabel. Jr. II Clifford Speiran, Doris Neabel, Greta Baker, Jr, I -Pearl Oarnorhan, Rus- sel Whitfield, Pr, -Wilma Baker, Wilda Baker, A Class --Hilton Speir: an, Arthur Neabel, May Carnoctian. Names are in order of merit. A, M, MACPHERSON, Teacher, MISS MARGARET STEWART DECEAF.- ED.—Last Saturday there passed away at the pe ental Mame, bol. 9, Con 14, Margaret, daughter of the late Donald and Mrs, Stewart, in her 51s1 year, She had been operated oil the previous Sunday for appendicitis It was found that the appendix teas ruptured and the patient stood little chance of recovery and the wonder was she survived ae long as she did. The funeral took place Tuesday aft "1'. noon to Brussels cemetery, Rev. Mr. Kennedy, deceased's peat or, conduct- ing the eersice, The bereaved are sympathised with in their sorrow, Jamestown One of our young men is attending Normal School at Stratford, not regu- larly but occasionally and seems to enjoy it. Morrie Influenza has been cutting quite a dash in sections of Morriss i town hip but meet patients are getting abet? nicely, Robert Newcomb s Auction Sale list. may be read in this issue, He has sold his fine farm to Joseph Ardell and will remove to Blyth. Friday afternoon of thio week 1e the date of Robt, J. McLennan's Auctima Sale of Farm stock, &c. Ne Let 19. Oon.2 is the place, List may be found in this issue. At the Council meeting last Mon- day W. J. Geddes was appointed Township Assessor for 1920 and will enter at once on his duties. He should make a good man for the job, Last Friday evening a fine social time was enjoyed at the bechelrr quartet's of Brewer Brae., Sed line. There were upwards of 75 present. Evening was spent with music, games, dancing, lunch, &a. The boys gave everybody a good time and were thanked:by the company for the came. Ethel Rouse and Blaokemith Shop for sale. Resi- dence is a comfortable brick with g% of Rn nore of land. Shop to frame, For fernier particu- lars apply to MRS. G. W, PnT,LA RD, Phone 1010 Ethel. COAL, -Car of stove coal at G, T.11, and a oar of 'Chestnut expected neat week. Leave your orders. Best Scranton coal. Gnovatt E. GILL, Ethel. Ethel news on page 5 also. Closing week of Halls' Bargain Sale, Mission Band will meet at the home of Mrs. George Kreuter Saturday at 2 p, m, Friday evening of this week the Ep- worth League will give a varied pro- gram of music and literary numbers, games, lunch, &c. Admission 20 and 10 cents. At the Official Board meeting of Ethel Methodist Circuit Rev. Mr, OKell was given a hearty invitation to continue as pastor. The minimum salary is paid. The rev, gentleman accepted the invitation with words of approval for the Board and member- ship for their cordiality and brother- hood. Bluevale Herbert Powell was in London last Saturday. Farmers' Club shipped 142 hogs from here on Friday. Wm. Thornton visited with Howiak friends on Monday. Wm. Garniss is at present visibiog with his can at Blyth. Several are complaining of bad colds but so far no fin eases, Mrs, and Gordon Hall spent Sunday with relatives at Gerrie, The Farmers' Club received a car of flour and feed this week. We are pleased to see Wm. Duff able to be out again after his recent illness. L. Went was on the sick list for a few days but is able to be out again. Miss Armstrong spent Sunday at the home of her uncle, A. B. Jackson, Roger Oke was on the sick list for a few days and was relieved by W. R. Stewart. John Anger has engaged to work for J. W. King and will move his family here shortly. Mrs. McAllister, Wingham, spent a few days this week with her sinter, Mrs. Geo, Mowbray, Postmaster Shaw is relieving Morris Bosnian fora few days this week while latter is at ice for Creamery, Geo, Haney is at present at Brussels making repairs and alterations to Milton McVittle s tsstdenae The canvassers are out this week for the National Campaign and report meeting with very good success. W. J, Masters, G. T, R. Agent, bad theW in len W g m phone installed in his residential this 114 week Ring 44 on 600, Morris Boatman, who has the con- tract of supplying ice for the Bluevale Creamery, rsutting in their supply this week+ 11 is good quality this year. Roll(, Black had a whip stolen from his rig in church shed the other day, right in daylight too. This is the first robbery reported so far this year and, should be the last, A. very enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Milton Smith Tuesday when they were given an address and present before moving to Browntewn, where he has purchased a faint. JNo, M. MATHERS DECEASED.-T11ere passed away, in a hospital in Saska- toon, Jan. 28th, Ilex M., beloved eon of Robert Mathere, of .Bluevale. De- ceased had taken sick on Friday, was taken to the Hospital on Tuesday morning, wa8 operated on for ap- pendicitis and died early Wednesday i mo'n r ng. It was a great shock to all the city and hie friends as it teas expected. He had been travelling for a number of years for Ilichatdeoti & Sons, grain merchants of Winnipeg, until he took sick. Ha leay.•v to mourn hie lose a loving wife, 5 denghe tete, an aged father, S brothers lend 5 sisters. His routabts were laid to rest on Friday afternoon in Saskatoon cemetery, Many beautiful wreaths Red Cedar IV. H. ZKERR, pro riekr ,14 :>I.,,„: .0-4 aeteKeelee,l»l.eeleetteleielet+3' Worsts of Wisdom from 4, eR', t'Y Local Pas tors e Slv,,,, 1g„l.!!„l„l.1„,g,,,l„H-'l +4.4-++t * r : " twit bbll-' piteltOte.ltiof apaals lot • } a lei t (J ail; r L eau Lite pout; -,1 1 Ok SALE t+' of tip.;eau! Pectora: Rev, Ma, BLitt being soq LOW:: :-..„ CAR otri:.-- CAR 5X AT :� CALL To 1')t;.rr r. AND Wol:111W IN • 'lltt h .,tfr, Y . 1 a'' ,: a 1 _ h, • 1 ter have been e t -'t1 , [10l lied ilx ills , lin ' no..t_Slue. IJU , . .. a re ea JOIlle 'lr'iilaeatei, T'u,:,:•l;ls CAR OF tk Acid Fee,d Will be unloads d !Mon- day, Feb. 23rd, at 'Walton C. P. R. Special prices oil car. W. G. Neal, Phone x9A WALTON were ,sent. One frum lticher.leo & Sons, where his daugh:ei', Clem. alt, is stenographer; „1(e free the l..attl. It!e daughter, Winnit+, was r:tenngfag,h-o-, one from the Cnliegiatr hie d1 n1 'tt• r, Georgina, was atte:aloag, tee,ro the Public 9cho=:l, whe.e hie lette01- tets, .Ethel anti L;v., ateniled .,,.,1 many other wreaths, lie had be,-++ a faithful member of the Methodist church for a number et' years. His last wards were "He wa: ready 10 die he bad lived a clean life and toll his wife and family to meet him in Heaven.” This is another reminder that death is on our trete:. "Home at last on Heavon11 mountains, Heat d the come e,.d ente• in Saved by life'. fair flowing 'nuntaiao, Sneed Prim earths taint and e1n. Free nt last from all tam entlon, No more roil of teefchfu care, Joyful in complete aatvati,,,t Given the Victor's crown to wear. Welcomed nt the pearly po tal, Welcomed by the Angel t,snd, Welcomed to the life !mm ,rtol, In the Blessed Kingdom Und, Dome, Sweet nom, our 13 me forever, Weary pilgrimages past, Welcomed home to wander never, Saved through Jesus, Home at last." Walton See 7110, McDonald's advt. Feed is dear and scarce and many will welcome an early Springtime. Mission Band meeting ie withdrawn this week to lesson the flu danger. So far we have escaped the iiu with only a few mild cases known here. An Irish Social is to be held in the Methodist church here on March 17th+ Keep the date clear. Mrs. (Rev.) Lundy and Mrs, Jno. McDonald attended the Provincial Horticultural Convention at Toronto. Gilbert and Mre. Grigg, of Moose Jaw,are leaving for their Western g home after a most enjoyable visit here with many friends. Duff's Church, Walton, have closed another splendid year of work. The total proceeds were $3,684.00. The amount given to Missions was $1121,00. Church is clear of debt :and teams are out this week to raise $8000 for the Forward Movement, Women's Institute will bold their regular monthly meati: g at the glome e of Mrs. Alex. t4ardinel, Wednesday, 1 Feb, 18th at 3 o'clock. Hiss R. Simla I son will take the topic, "Community Library," Roll call :-"How can we help," Mrs. J. J. McG('.vin will read the chapter from the new boob, "Cue' Govern went," tea a Jamie: wet teotte a:epee., t 1 est who sent: ed a. t a- father: of the YA ' 1 y F �1•'a' a n1 0o stave beelt de, tee .a a1}.1,* work of belie _,"'r.1Sai,er,tS,:r, but, the printery ub- e .+tee .rears se1uail, where u Nt the put - La -0 y tab( have been eae.A, 11. ._ t t d true, 1 ;u of u {v rehip t an i if rail to ought to be u �•:n10 form what t : ,•'t'w' ei.urch iia the 01„x,. '�l .. iia,d'a (01(11 tie us , 1 ,.- 000 ` el,idetnin that is a +••'J t,ur laud and LU greater' (t0U85Cra• u . , s o .,t (elbowing Christ, • la at+est ur. The folloWiug 0817 to o .r: h"11.fu1 to the develop, men_ 11 ear Ulhtietten life T'ee ,!.lair=(,{tat Activities of Christ's el' lir.. P to,l.uai Conservation, John 17.: Ila , 1 Urn'. . 1 : ,iID ; 1 Tbeae+ 4:71; H-.. 1!1 Iia ate ;it t . -.rtin, Prayer. John 17: 1 LU: a eh':'2ai; 1Johttu:1ti-20. 3, i ia. ,�r, lou 1i1,tl ur.'tu1(. Luke 2: 4":ee t Math. I : 29; elark 1 ; 22 ; elph. 1 Ottoc•:,. =.at 0t•vire—Acts 10 : i ,.,L,1;..... ieag; JD'augeliem. 11'soling. CCor'.S; A. J. 111AN,ta, De: ea Mn. EDITUH,- You ask for a few facts or ideas suitable for Teta Ponn's wide conetf- tu-uey seeing the ehnrahes are closed rr•n. tee,: of the prevalence of influenza. «:'suns LC L1e thee gleanings touch- ing the dater-Chutelt Movement, tvlrieit like the tongue, is in everbody's lu�uth, 1104' wnnld be most popular. He.e ttiey are :— t11 1'he 101101031008 face a new Contin - eta of holy endeavor, which if wisely (napped out, properly directed, chor- crughly explored and efficiently work- ed will yield for the race more pre• Mons nuggets than either Klondike or Kimberley. Let ue pray for our church leaders and not "prey on" them. t20 This Inter-Chureb Movement is not eit1ply e, Canadian Church Croce ode, but,a Woe -al -wide movement. Streamed meta believe in it and are boukiug it up. The fsnaneiai needs of the Movement of North .America or south, Earl Taylor informs us, were written by Bankers to the extent of $20,tht0,004,l in two days. Clash speaku for Cbr'st, (3) If Church members are not care- ful the confidence that the man of Finance have in this Movement, will make a laughing stock of our profes- sion of the Christ. The Church can- not afford Lo be timid now that the acid test of loving loyally is being ap- plied in the •x ppeat financial drive. Mone i s the r aCtlral ' Money side P of Faith and Profession. atth (4) But the Churches will reach the Financial objective, will raise the money. Money, however, is only a means, we must not atop -there. Our gold must lead us closer to God, who Is our great ubjeeLive. The spiritual objectives of the Movement are Vital, are Primal y, 'are. Permanent, are Per. uniah 1,0 have hitt begun when the tankers of Christ have provided the (WWI, Of as 40. With the mttuftiona oro, :sled tv,e roust campaign--.. eight. the 1,00(1 tight," Money telt( tine lo' hear hoe arrived when ae 111.111 neer rhe top and dispose '0100ih, 11euty, a to Lea the whole line advance and Minis Continents will be taken by 4 111 iHt, the r tc t ununtantier. If the elm( eh will Oa,.Hunt it: Continental k ,,a+at lhittgs of God. 18 a mpt t en tiling s for God, then Silt' as ,nisi well kee,•ume the Kingdom a 0 ,1.01' find na1,l Rio Christ and He will wee,. ne to he indeed a kingdom, a f {+ t1're< au„ ad „a Holy People, be - 1N,1 b E6t llaave overcome ourselves. 't ile ug,h the eiturehes are closed let us 104101(1(1 Ile• rhinal( in h W, Ethe, STABOITOome,RD, fa 'doe Teti a tllrnilghtlalt the County wait upon wl"teocuty Council in .rhe, •pr r,t to grant. `n t100c (!air% Roraima of (011-1-1'r resulted an fol. lows.- i'ttslde.nt W111- Pollock; Ise Vu'e Pres., Wm, (Gray ; and Vice Free., J. E. Ellis, Ditectors, Binh - W. N. Wtat-nn, J. E. Btatikall, R. Wightaaaaan : Morris-.-Jno. Parrot, David Laidlaw, 18. Shortxeed; Haat '4Vaawa0, eh - 1'. D. Stalker, Alonzo Smith ; Ilulletl--D. M('Oallun,, Alex. iue 1 nviog, John Barr. Lady Directors Mr-, R. Wighttnan, Mrs.- W, M. Steal. Mrs Jas. Cuetling. Mrs, P, Gar- danet, 1(08 t'.,"la '...:+alts. line, Rich - motel. 11,' I 1.. brills, Mrs. Geo. Pot - tete tiles Bare, Mrs 13aat•t Allan, Niro, D. -Mo(01lh.nl, lilts. 4. A. Popleetono, Jonn Bare and J. E. Dills were so- lected delegates to attend Provinelal bates Aewtel alai( t'nuventinn 1.11 Tor" (11110. (!'rank Ateteell', who has been an Anditnr of the t1oeiety's books for many yetu'1, WAN made an lutnoraeg member end presented with $5.09 fog pool, services, Blyth Agricultural Society Annual meeting of Blyth Agricul- tural Society was held in Industry Hall, with a good attendance of mem- bers and the meeting • 's 1 'a 1 0(11 l[e' ' 1, 11 1 one of the most 9110 P.9 , ' C 8111 ]ISeta,. e y t President Wm, Pollock occupied the chair and in a short address gave ac- count of work done dun ing the past year. Fair last Fall whe most: success. ful from almost every point of view, and the fleanciallresouri.es of the So- ciety were considerably augmented during the year, Minutes of annual meeting of Janu- ary, 1919, were read and on motion of J, E. Ellis and 3. B. Tierney were adopted. Treasurer's Report was presented by Auditor Frank Metcalf, and accepted on motion of R. Fergie and Alonzo Smith, It was decided that Soeiety do not hold a Spring Fair and the matter cif the Field Crop Competition was left , at discretion of the Dire,:tors, On motion of F. Mete,alf and Alex, McIwing, Secretary erns hi:te tdded to forward $2.01), the affiliation fee of the Society to J. 1!1 Pellet, Hamilton. 8.ecretlary was lnitrnnted to ennt- municate with Air. Stc'tllers, Goveret- 111O111Agricut tural Retesentative at Clinton, erepteoting t�1.at he auntie ' meetings of the Directors, .1. L.1)llis gave quite en interesting address on ; municipal grants to Agrjpuut ital So- cieties, presenting some ''very coin- xuondablo ;mitts and suggesting that delegates ;from the various Agrieultur,