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The Brussels Post, 1920-9-9, Page 1VOL. 49 NO. 1I SIt.so a Year In Advance 812,00 If not so palfl mit0II811515flR8fmirlellem lllientellei llettlea -, L hh 8nttflnfnnn mrf8rgun 8 of trio pppl a lee t ~ Thoughtless Spending brings only superficial pleasures' which taxon puss and are forgotten. Thoughtful people are checking unneces- sary expenses and opening savings accounts where their Roney will constantly grow and will bring contentment and security in the future. 2C -THE Bank of Nova Scotia Paid-up Cnpitnl $ 9,700,000 Rcacrve•18000,000 Roeoarooey :�- L280,000,000 F. H. Gilroy, Manager, BRTJSSELS MoncriefF Thos. and Mrs. Inglis aro away to the West for a visit, W. L. Kress, Bank of Commerce Guelph, visited at Monorieff on Sun - clay. Several pupils from this locality started to Brussels Continuation school this week. Miss Minnie Barron has spent the past week in Toronto. She Look in the National Exhibition while there. Last Sunday afternoon Oct. Seere. taty Cooper, Clinton, gave an inter- esting addrees no the Prohibition movement in Knox church, STORE BIIRNED.-Last Friday even- ing the Moncriefl store and residence attached went up in smoke, with the bulk of the contents, Fire started from some pause upstairs over the store and got such a start that it was imposeible to head it off and the little time before the roof fell in was devot- ed in trying to save the goods and household effects, Mr. Rathwell car- ried a Targe stook and did a gond trade. We did not hear what the in- surance was nor wllethee the store will be rebuilt. Building belonged to Me. McEwen, Wingham and was built some years ago. Miss Muriel VanZant, whose name did not appear with the successful candidates in the Entrance Exams of this year, has received her certificate, we are gind to stale. Oongratnlat inns are extended to Muriel and also her teacher Mies Robertson. Craribrook Our school has re -opened under the direction of Misses McNair and For- rest, Mrs, W. Huether and 2'daughters, St. Marys, were renewing friendships in this locality. The manse has been newly papered for the incoming of Rev- Mr. Kennedy and bride. It is a comfortable home. Sabbath morning next Rev. Mr. Stevenson, TuronLO, will preach in Knox 01(010h ha ,the absence of the pastor. This week Rev. J. F. and Mrs. Knight and company were nailing on relatives and old ft•ionde, They were motoring, Miss Ida Hunter is attending to her duties as teacher at the Hat vey school, Logan township. She will make a good teacher. Service was held in Knox church last Sabbath evening instead of ruorn- iug. County Secretary Cooper, Clin- ton, gave an interesting address on the Temperance situation. Rev. Mr. Lundy, Walton, also took part, HARVEST EXPENSES Harvest time brings expenses which must be met with ready money. Should you need an advance to help you over this busy season, interview this Bank. We arc pre- pared to help all responsible farmers. 90A THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE PAID-UP CAPITAL - - $15,000,000 RESERVE FUND - $15,000,000 WALTON BRANCH, J. M. McMillan, Manager. olomoosmormmomarloormum?esytom Top Forci owners' Picnc Friday Sept. 10 Victoria Park, Brussels A Welcome for Everybody and No Fee A FRll.lil 010-N1O for Ford Oar owners; fur 26 101182 in ciroutn- Terence, will be held on Victoria, Park, Brussels, l)' klay, Sept, 10th, Everybody welcome. Tractor Demonstration fort hours in the forenoon by the Fnrdson andOliv r Piow Invitation e vttattot to other firms t0 rornpeta ie extended, After' a proeession of care, in which valuable prizes will be offered for best decorated ear, oldest dr'her, beet Y lad driver, &r„ :program frog ram Of Allele 'o Sports and Brill Games met+ wilt be on the held 1 e P r'k in the af- ternoon. Park e f ternoon, No Admission Fee -only bring your Basket for the Pic-nic, Good Band in Attendance Whatever else you mist+ get to title Plo-nic and have a royal gond time, See bill's for other particulars. BRUSSELS, ONTA RIO, TII URSDA Y, ,SRPJ E i1113I R 9' 192o Next Sunday alt..tnoon Rev. Mr, Sim peen, Ternnt0, will prnaoli in the Methodist t huroh, Ili' is 002 02 the General Conference office- es of hieth0- diepx and will be well worth hearing. Walton Public nrhoct' reetuned 011 'l'uteeli1V with the name etafl' of teachers, 13(085219 Fair will see a good crowd from this neighborhood Wednesday of next week. Tumidity as web for those who have exhibits .fur the in- side department,. Thureday evening, of ;him week n big Garden Party will be held at W. H. Sholdieo'9. After Kipper which will he cummineed at 0 (('clock, a fine pro- gram will be presented, which will in. clude efiee Lillian Jaelreon, viuliuiHL ; H, McGee, Sw,Wit humorist, ; Rev. AlcKeglrey, Clinton, a bright speaker who will 1i8131He the I118h gnestiou ; Seaforth Band, &r., Jt is millet' auepicee of St. George's and St, John's ehurohee, A good tune in asenrer1, Wroxeter Mrs. H. Patterson spent last week in Toronto, Robert Rolotott is having his home on Mill street bricked. Mies Janie Howe is spending two weeks at Mount Forest. Gavin Davidson left on Monday for a trip to Saskatchewan. Wilfrid Musgrove, Hamilton, palled on friends here this week. A large cement and briek smoke stack has been erected at the woollen mill. R. 13. Wendt and family, Windsor were visitors with J. R, Wendt last week, M. Llnwe and 900, lylex'ton, spent a week at Dunnville and 'Toronto re- cently, Robert and Mrs. Blank have return- ed from an enjoyable 2 months visit in the West. Boy and Mrs. Hamilton and little 9011, Detroit, are holidaying with the termer's parents. Mlaeos Mary Hnpfer and Evely» Edgar, Toronto, are holidaying with her parents near hPre, Mrs. Wm. Hall, Bhtevale, has mov- ed to the residence she recently pur- chased from L. Brown. Fred, and Mrs. Kitchen left on Saturday for a month's visit with relatives at Toronto and Detroit. Work on the new cement sidewalk is progressing nicely. Fralink street and one side of Howlett street are now completed, Miss Elda IIaalewood, who accom- panied her nephew, Alva, as far as Denver, Ode on his Ivey to Utah, re. turned on Friday. Misses Winnif,ed Mum and Elva Hupfer left for Winnipeg and Little Current where they have 1oerl engag- ed to teach 8011001, 'F•t•&q•.F•iL'•F•iF1'4 ++4+11 1,1 •Y3.4.1••F t• • ,6x5 m Fall f3• + , 4• 4. 4- '1 4• 4 F 4, 4- 2 34• 4 v6'• 4- 4p Opening -AT-- Gee. M. Mitchell's Millinery Parlor, Main Street; ETHrf L. a. H 4 4 3' 4t' 2 4 a 3• Friday and Saturday .i 4 e4• v+++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sept410 &11 Where a pleasing and attractive display of the latest styles and shapes will be Shown. Come and bring your friends and make this a special feataire of the season for 011 the Indies are cordially invited to attend, Geo. M. Mitchell Phone 2215 GQderach kidustrlsl This Week The Goderioh Fair ie earlie1' than usual this year - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September 8, 0 and 10, The program for 41118 year is probably the best ever pre - settled, 'l'he formal opening will take pleat on Thursday, the 0th, at 280 p.m„ wbeu Hou, Maiming Doherty, Allni'ler of Agricul4ul0, will give au address, Three will be 4 track events, for good [motes -Thtllsday-Fartnere trot or pace (purse 8101)), 220 trot or pace (purse $250) ; Friday -2:30 trot or pace (puese 8200), 2,12 true or pace (purse 8260 ) Other attractions are :-Blonein, wonderful high -wire performer ; John A. Kelly, Ventriloquist and Comedian ; Special Exhibit from Central Experimental Farm, Otta- wa; Music by 33rd Regiment Band ; Grand Midway features, Note the dates and be sure to visit the best District Fair in Western Ontario, Alias Rann and brother, Chicago, spent two weeks with their uncie, R. J. Rann, A. A. Lamonby was a holiday visi- tor in Toronto. Mrs. Lamonby, who has been visiting at Dunnville, nc- eompauied him on his return. Mrs. Herman Morrison and child- ren, Pilot Butte, Seek., who have been visiting relatives in this vicinity, left for 018011 Sound on Tuesday, A, A. Esty and family, Buffalo, spent last week in the village. Mr. Esty was a former proprietor of the Esty House for a number of years, Ethel Millinery opening at Geo. Mitchell's Friday and Saturday. See advt. Rev. and Mrs, OKell and boys were calling on old friends at Auburn 011 Labor Day. Don't forget the School Fair and gtand Concert on Sept. 17111, See advt. elsewhere. The ladies of the Women's Institute will sell lunch and ice cream at Ethel School Fair Fridayof next week. There will be no preaching service in the Methodist church hero next Sunday evening owiu • to the Anni- versery at Union. Rev, Mr. OKell will preach at Mt. Forest. Name - Made - Baking oeweRE LADIES' AID of the Metho- 1 dist Ohurddli are having a sale of Horne -made Cooking Wortley Afternoon, September i lth in the Public Library Audience Room, sale to start at neelock, The ladies of congregation are asked to donate Baking for the Sale, and where pos- sible please send Baking before 2 46. A sewing meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Robt, Downing, Wed- nesday evening, to prepare fora Buz tear to be held later hr the Fall, Ethel Farmers' Club Has in stock a quantity of lnternati e real Hog Feed This is a strictly high grade feed, Price 58 06 pet cwt. J. K. Halls, Sec.- Ct eas. •••••0•00•00•0•++4,4,4044-6•14 eeleveVeaceeleasecteeti4a®ae40am4 • s o i e e •0 a 0 6 9 6 O w 6 a 6 • 0 66 Concert 9 thel A Grind Concert will be held, under the auspices of the •e D Women's Institute, on the evening of the School Fair, Friday, Sept. 17th In the Township Hall, Ethel 0 Following talent has been secured :- Rev. J. F. and Mrs. Knight Milverton, will furnish Musical Selections, consisting of Solos and Duets and Mr, Knight will giveanumber of R enc)n n . Mr. J. G. Scott a popular Humorous Vocalist, of Mitchell, will also sing, Local Talent will assist. Program commences at 8 o'clock. Admission 86 and 25 cents ilterThe ladiee of the Women's Institute. aucl eomuthnity will servo Lunch at the Fair in the afternoon, Proceeds of afternoon and evening go to tho Memorial Park Fund. 1 1 6e eesN••••••eeeee44m9044♦ 446••14s4444••••4i*444 •♦044 W. H. Tt: RR R, Proprietor Miss Annie Bateman had the luis- forth oe to fall and break her knee ce.p Rev. R. Stevenson, of the Lord's Day Alliance, will ennduet the 8rrvice in the Presbyterian ehnr'eh next Sen. lay after000(1, „LA/Pt Sunday of , rn,tc.u, 111 toe 8111 '"0."'of Be•v. Mr J7# 1101)3', the Beta Wee in the Prealeyt Brian church wee taken by J, "7', Wond, Bt'u8eels, The Social evening 1101(1 Friday ev- ening, Aug, 27th, in the Meu-,o1-'iat Palk, Ethel, by the Young People of the Mathodisl oh(u-ch wag euj0yed by a11. We etre limey to teper1 that Robert Cliiseeetie, 1(0 01,1 resirleet of this 1ura1- lty, has been laid op Irmo au at leek of shingles. His many frfeu,1s ;visit him more ru11021 health, Mns, W. N. Bunten DAt.t.isn,-Attm- an 1110es8 covering the past 3 months, following an operation for appendi- vitfe, Stalls (L Dunbar, eldest rlangh- ter of David and the Iate Mrs. Dun- bar, and beloved wife of W. E. Brown, remised to her reward 1114 Saturday afternoon, agP(1 33 years, 7 months encs d days. She wan born in thio locality and was united in mart Inge .tn her new bereft partner 3(1 yews ago, 2 child- ren, Marjory 2,F years old, and Stew- art, 0 months, are left ruotherlese. Deceased's -father, fi brothers and a sister also survive. Funeral took plare Tuesday afternoon to Brussels ceme- tery. In the aheeece of Rev, Mr. Ken- nedy the service was taken by Rev. Mr. ]Hann, Brussels. 4 brothers of Mle. Brown, Alex, Dunbar and Roy Cunningham were pallbearers. The subject of this notice was a fine young woman, ever ready to lend a helping hand to any gond cause. Her demise is deeply regretted and sympathy ac- corded the bereaved. Pa~ItsoNAte.-7. IL and Mrs. Balls and family motored to Thamesville for the week-etrd,-Geo. and Mrs. Kreuter and Albert spent Labor Day with Mitchell friends, -Mise Irma Mitchell spent Sunday at her home here, re - tinning to her position in 'Wingham Monday. -S, 0, and Mrs, Howlett have arrived home from an enjoyable visit with friends at Brantford, Guelph, Elora end lvlmira,-Angltst and Mrs, Ethnic( are visiting their daughter, Mrs. W. 8, Willis, Gowanstown,-Joe. and Mrs. Daniels, Preston, spent holiday at the homes of .Tohn King and 0. Eelcmier.-Mien Ella Hensuld, Holyrood, spent the weelc-end at her home here. -Wm, and. Mrs, Flarity, of Pontiac.,, Mich., are visiting with A. H. and Mrs. Macdonald. -R. E. and AJrs. Love and ehildren, Hamilton, and H. and the Misses Moon, Ingersoll, spent the week -end with W. H, and Mrs, Love. -A, H. and Ales. Macdon- ald and son and Wm, and Mrs. Fier- ity motored to Wiarlon to spend the week -end, 8etgrave Brussels Fall Fair will be the meg- n,t: to draw a goodly number ft'oh1 Helgrave and community next Wed- nesday. Grey Next Connell meeting will be held al i;thel Monday next. Tindall and Mts. Ritchie and son Stewart, and Allan and Mrs. Fraliek, all of Wingham, were visitors at Robb. Carr's, The new residence at Fred. Cardiff's 8th Con„ 18 ready for the brick veneering. It will be a comfortable home when completed. Ales, A. Schell, of Jamestown, N. Y., and Mrs, D. R. Tracey, Ohio, are visiting Mrs. W. J. Sharpe, 11th Con, The 3ladles are sisters, Mies Jean Grant, daughter of Jas. and Mrs. Grant, 13th Oon., has been engaged to teach in Union School Tut'nberry at a salary of 51000, She will fill the bill o. k. Mrs. Silas Johnston and son, Jim, have returned after a 8 weeks' visit with Mrs. Johnston's sister, Airs, Mar- tin Kerr, of Birch Run, Mich. They had an enjoyable time, Ed. Ilam and his bride, of Axe Lake, Parry Sound, were visiting the 1'ormer's aunt, Mre. McCallum for a few days. They purpose visiting friends at Seafo lh, Stratford, Tot -an- te, and other pointe before returning to the groom's home in Axe Lake. Welcome visitors to the home of 7110. Broadfoot, 1611) Con., were D. and Mrs, Stewart, of Woodstock, Nova Scotia, the latter being a denggh- ter, It is about 80 years since Mrs. Stewart went'East. Their holiday of 2 weeks gave them little thne to send in any onepilulea s Che p yhad sit many 00.118 on ther program. ANNIVERSARY AT "UNION" -Next Sabbath Harvest Horne anniversary sermons will be pieaohed at 01 a. In, and 7 30 p, m., by RAs. D. Wien, M. A., Mount Forest, se -former pastor in Union church, 11th Oon,, Special 100910 by the choir. Monday evening a Fowl Supper will be served front 6 to 8 o'clock, followed by a choice pro- gram, con8tstilrg of addresses by Revels, Wren ; Me0otmick, Blyth ; and Knight, Milverton ; Mise 1,, Jack- son, violinist, and bliss McElroy, elo- cutionist, Blyth ; Mrs. Knight, soloist and local talent, Tickets 76 and 86 401118. Join o PAtslt DECEASED. -While 69- eisting in harvesting operations on the farm of his nephew, Milton Parr, Cnn. 8, John Parr, aged 75 years, had the miefortnne to fall from the ladder whilolir c nbih i the mow /v ie the other folk$ to u nn were in the field for another load. He fell 14 feet to the been floor, the fork he v ,was d6tr i»g piercing one of his ankles, Several ribs were broken and he was intern- ally injured otherwise and passed away Monday, August 801)1. Funeral took place the Wednesday following, interment being made in Wingham cemetery. Rev. W. E. Stafford, Brno. sets, o0ndueted the service at the home and Rev, Mr, Armstrong, Wing• ham, at tlto grave side. Deceased's wife died 10 years ago, D clone and a Hardest Home Anniversary( Union Methodist Church ETHEI. CIRCUIT Sunday, 12th Inset. aL 11 a. 10, and 7,30 p. W. REV. L, WREN, 61. A., Mount Emma, a form- er pastor, will preach. Special tuueie. Monday Evening From 8 to 8, a Fowl Supper will be served in the School Rooru, followed by an A 1 program, In which following talent, will take part :-- Addresses - Reads. Wren; McCnr- rniek, Blyth ; and Knight, hi1Jver. ton. Violinist -Miss Talbert Jackson, Blyth, Elocutionist --Miss McIlroy., Blyth. Soloist -Mrs. (Rev,) Knight and local talent. Tickets, 76 and 85 cents, Don't Miss the Anniversary daughter survive. Jas, Parr, of this tnwuehip, is a brother and Mrs, Jno, Kerr, of Sault Ste. Marie, a sister. Mr. Parr was born in this country and had made his home at his brother's in this township for some time. Morris Most of Lhe Morris schools opened Sept. 1st, Flax -pulling and threshing seem to be the order of the day. The Russell family motored to Holme8ville on Sunday last, Low MCCall, druggist of Chatham, was calling nn relatives in Morris, Jos. A. Bewley and son, Master Arthur were visiting in Toronto last wk. Jeeas, 13. and Mrs. Kerney Sundayed at the home of Robt. and Mrs, Miller Grey, Mies Maude Bell to home from an enjoyable motor trip with friends at Det(oit, John McNeil was at: Wingham Saturday combining business with pleasure. Mrs. Livermore, Olinton, was the guest of her sister, Mrs, David Cook fol' a few days, William Miller, 5111 line, is having his woodshed re -shingled, Ivan Mc- Arter has the contract, W. A, McCall, 0th line and sister. Miss Emma left for u visit with Wes- tern friends on Monday. Mise Florence and Ruth Malcolm, Galt, are welcome visitors with Mise Alargar'et Kelly, 8th litre. The Lord's Day Alliance was repre- sented in Sunshine Church by Rev. Mr. Fotheringham m1 Sunday. Mise R. Walkinshaw and Miss Jean Farquar, Clinton, were guests at the home of Jos. and Mrs. Clegg, 6th line. Pupils of the different schools in- terested in Belgrave School Fair will be kept busy preparing their exhibits. Miss Minnie Anderson, Toronto, is a visitor at the home of Jae Anderson, 6111 line, and with Wingham friends. Ivan and Lillian McArter and Mise Florence Kerney spent the week end at Oromarty and had an enjoyable 11018. Albert and Mrs. Backer and little daughter, Janet Alberta, spent a few days at tke home of Mrs, A, Oounon, 6tli , Itllseelinell and Mrs. Scott and Mies Marion and Mrs. D. D. McKellar, Cromarty, visited at John McArter's fast Tuesday, Miss Ida Cornish, Olintou and a former teacher in S. S. No, 6, was re- newing old friendships in and around Belgrave, Oran Russell, Miss Mildred and Mr, and Mrs. John McArter visited "Rose- dale Farm,' the home of D. D. j14. Kelrmr, rjNlrelar,. RO, A.oRoar and two daughters, Reta and Marion, of Winnipeg, were visiting Jos. and Mrs. Bewley. Mr, Suer is a cousin of Mr, Betvley's, Welcome visitors came by motor from Peterboto' in the persons of T. and Mrs, Sproat and 4 children to visit relatives in B el rave end Morris. Mise Sproat accompanied Mem on the return trip to Stratford .1, G. and Mrs. Sproat aud son 011es nay, Stratford, and Misses Ruby Sproat and Brown, Toronto, spent the week ead with Mise Sproat, of Bel. grave and Jae, and Mrs, Anderson, 6t11 line, The former is a brother of Mts. Sprout and Mts. .Anderson. hire, Joe Shaw, 3rd line, has gone to Vancouver, B. O. to ac0ompany her daughter, Miss Isabel, who has been out there for the past month, The latter'e health i8 not very satis- factory but we hope she will sone be fully restored. Miss Gertrude Shaw is home from her position in Brussels during her mother's 'absence to attend to the hoaeekeepping, Dr. J. 0, and Mrs. Johnson and son, D, G., all of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, are welcome visitors at Smnineeland Farm, 5th t line, The former is brother of the boat and this was his boyhood honte. The vieit0rs came by motor visiting Ci en route. D, G. will take train at London for Philadelphia, hie where be i8 attending the School of Fitmeneand 0omm0000. 'Z • Tem, Simmons, Queen street, brought a sample of potatoes to 'Tits P0s'r last week 3 of them scaling 5 poundThis is a great year for the Trish even if the Emerald Islanders are still scrapping. There will be no S'J.00 a bushel asked this year for spuds, aha0'ah Chin/ma ;Calmed Presbytery will meet in Vaughan: on Tuesday, 5est inst. A W Ni 3, Conference wile he belc1 the earn, da Nleivlde Sabbath rittlorm ,410. r, 11* been meeting at 10 a. 01 , will 101er1 to 3 Il. co. next Sabbath and succeeding Sundays. Sunday moroiug last the pastor of (be Methodist church gave a missionary ad- dress on Brazil and at night subject wale "'1'bo cause and cure of the world's uu rest." Rev. A. J. Manu, B. A., resumed hi. pastoral dutfe0 het Sabbath in Melville eburch after au ell/:,/able holiday. Morning theme was"Tile 8t11u2 of a look" and the evening 8011jeet "Steps iu the downfall of Israel." Next Sunday Rev, R. J. D. Simpson, one of the Connexiounl ofecers, of Tor- onto, will occupy the pulpit of Brussels Methodist church at 11 a, m. and ; p. m. He is a fine speaker, well posted in his work and large congregations are Looked for. ANNIVERSARY. -The Sabbath Sebool anniversary services of the Methodist church, held on Sunday, August 29th, ere both successful andmost enjoyable. One of the formerupils, Rev. DeWitt Cosecs, M. A., ofr Bryanston, was the preacher of the day and rendered fine service. His sermonette to the boys and girls in the morning was on the Magnet and the discourse following dealt with the story of Josiah. Choir was augmented by members of the Sab- bath Sebool and in addition to au anthem Misses Marjorie Hoover, Marjorie Jewitt and 0118 Armstrong took solo parts in another selection. Both preacher and choir did well, In the afternoon there was au open session of the School. Program consisted of well sung solos by Miss Addle Sperling and J. Pack ; fine piauo and violin selection by Miss Dorothea Stafford and H. L. Jackson 1 character sketch of Solomon, Mrs. W. Rands ; address an the Banner by Rev, Mr, Cosens, both timely and instructive ; and s few welcome words from Mrs. (Rev.) T. W. Caserta Ottawa. At the evening service the theme of the ad- dress was "Safety first and always," being based on the text "Is the young man Absalom safe?" and was full of kindly advice and admonition. Miss Addie Sperling sang a new rendering of "Nearer my God to Thee" in good voice and the choir sustained their reputation with a suitable anthem. Offeringfor the day totalled i28.so, which went into the Sunday Schoo. treasury The return of the Cosens folk partook largely of a reunion and many a kindly greeting was excbanged at the close of each ser- vice. The sermons and address of the former pupil were listened to with more than ordinary iuterest and were deliver- ed with an ability that commended them to all, Mr. Cosens will be welcome back, • ADDITIONAL LOCALS Ft.tx threshing is on the program. LABOR Day was quietly spent, a large number going out of town. JAmas Fox, local agent for Temple - ton's Rheumatic Capsules, and Raz Mab for Asthma says these two standard remedies are selling better every day, LAST week Ben Walker went to St. Catharines to t. ke a .position in the em- balming and undertaking department of Gobb Bros. He has hada lengthened experience end should fill the hill, Mrs, Walker and Miss Betty will follow shortly. Balmsxns Pall Fair next Tuesday and Wednesday. Its a leader so don't miss it. Splendid Concert Wednesday night in the Skating Rink by A t talent. Clinton Kittle Band will play at the Fair. 3 speeding events and a running race on afternoon of second day. Read the Special Prize List, &c., on page 4 of this issue, TAKE 11 IN. -Friday of this week is the Ford Owners' Pic ole ou Victoria Palk, Brussels. It is expected to be largely attended. Tractor demonstra- tion at to a, m at Lon. Williamson's farm, immediately adjoining Brussels on the West, Afternoon on the Park will be devoted to athletic spots, Base Ball, awarding of valuable prizes for decorated cars, dancing pavilion, &e. Wingham Band will give a musical pro- gram. Hear Harry McGee, the Scotch humorist, Messrs, Henry and Thorpe &c. Everybody will be welcome. no admission fee, only bring your basket as it is a pic-nic, you know. So come and enjoy yourself. FRANIc Damson', who (poses re- moving' to Florida, u p where be less an orange grove, has disposed of his stock of automobile accessories, oils, &c., to Snelling Bros , of Walton, who have opened a garage, The bending just vacated was formerly the Central Hotel and belongs to Samuel Carter, who has been in Manitoba tor the past year but is said to be rutending to return to Brus- sels. Tax Po2T does not kuow whether he purposes resuming the garage busi- ness or not but he will not likely leave the building vacant as it is a good site and arranged for the avo0ati0» to which has been carried on In it, Elmer Ewan. who was the repair man, tnay return to Toronto, we hear, to take a position. Foto OwNBR's Plc-NIc,-Big time is arranged for Friday, September Toth, ou Victoria Park, Brussels, by D. M. Scott, the local Ford Agent, A tractor demonstration will be put on in the fore- noon and a program of Bali games, ath- letic sports, &c„ ih the afternoon and a lively pr, limeade Cohoert in the evening, g Wrogh ate! Baud secured. Good Pr'zes will 118; u g ve for best decorated Ford car, best lady driver, oldest driver, and also for foot races and other stunts. The admission will be free but 0501) person attending is asked to bring their baskets for lunch or supper. Fuller particulars will be given by stnall bills but in the meantime every. owner of aFord oar witbiu a radius of zs miles is Asked to0ome to Brussels Picnic on September loth, enjoy, the Ind and have a good tilde.