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BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, 11,14-Y 12, 1926
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GORRIE
Wm. Riedel] Heade, eldest son of
the late Wm, Beetle. died at his home
in Gerrie, lust Tuesday night, after a
taunt Meese, Rithongh he had nob
been rugged foetbe past ehree years. aeaslernrin :Teens tar from thee
ki ed 8110 teen. gravoti limy he •
His death le the thied to have taken 'alert Shine is still a blessed sleep.
place in the Hestia family in the past From which none over wake to weep,
five monthe. Wm. and NIrs. Heade,
BL',, having passed away recently. CRANBROOK
Deep sympathy is felt for ehe Heade
family in their sorrow. Deceased was
in his elth year, and engaged very
succeesfully in the cattle business,
He le survived by his wife and two
broehars, Gordon, of Winghaut, and
Milton, of Howiek. The remains
were interred in the Wroxeter cern-
etery, on Saturday afternoon.
hath wrought a beautiful work on
me. She hath done what ehe could."
The body was then bowie to the °ee-
rie cemetery followed by a large Mlle.
bar of reiati yes and friends,
HOWICK
Mies, SOHN SPAM:Mt.-On Sunday,
May 2nd, a valued member of this
community was called to her eternal
reward, in the person of Agnes Hard-
ing, Lot 6, Con. 4, Howick, Me.
Sperling, a daughter of the late Reba
and Mee. Harding, were born on Feb-
ruary let, 1877, and had resided in
Howick all her life. , She was married
on June 290, 1900, eettling on the
on the farm where on Sunday night,
she passed peacefully away after an
illness of only a few days. Besides
bee husband, she leaves to mourn her
loss, two sons and one daughter, Per-
cy, of Manitowaning ; Everett, at
home, and Lida, of. Fall River. She
is also survived by four sisters, Mrs.
5, T. Fennell-andMrs. C. E. Wattere,
of Toronto ; Mrs. John Porterfield, of
Clifford ; Mrs, W. B, Downey, of
Windsor, and one brother, Reuben
Harding, of the 10eh Con., Howick.
Of a kindly disposition and beloved by
all who knew her, deceased was a de-
voted Christian and a member of °ee-
rie United church. She had always
taken a deep interest in every depart-
ment of the work, and at the time of
her death, she was President of the
W. M. B. The funeral service, held
in the church, on Wednesday, May
5th, was conducted by her pastor,
Rev.:F. W. Oraik, who fittingly chose
as his text, Mark 14, 6 and 8, "She
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00ABED.-After a illness of about
four months, Mary K. Torrance, wife
of Rev. John L. McCulloch, formerly
of rjeanbrook, and daughter of the
lute Rev, Prof. Torrance of McMaster
University, deed Thursday of last
week, at her late residence, 82 Nor-
wood Road, Toronto, Mrs. McCull-
och was 64 years of age, and was born
at Cheltenham, Ont, She had been
prominent in Miesonary work, and
attended Immanuel Presbyterian
church. The only survivor is her bus -
band, -Mrs. MaCulloch'e two sons hy-
ing predeceased her. The funeral
took place on Saturday at one o'clock,
from the Immanuel Presbyterian
church to Cheltenham, by motor.
WROXETER
Thee, Walker is at present on the
lack list.
Mrs, A. McLeod and little daugh-
ter have returned from a visit at Hay-
field.
Miss Elizabeth Sanderson, who has
been attending Kingston University,.
is home for the Summer vacation,
The funeral of Paulina Ionia
Wtight, wife of Wm. Finlay, whose
death took place in Winghant, on
Saturday, was held Monday after-
noon, interment being made in Wrox-
eter cemetery. Deceased was in her
40th year, and the youngest daughter
of Frank W. Wright, of this place.
She was born in Turnberry, where the
greater part of her life was spent, and
where she was held in highest esteem
by all who knew her, She is survived
by her husband ; two children, Chas.
andlVlinerva, her father, and one
brother, Thos., of Turnberry, for
whom much sympathy is expressed in
their bereavetnent.
HEAR -I
Evangelist tlardeil
in the
Town Hall - Brussels
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Sunday, May Nth at 3
Subject
"Why Millions in a
City Perished"
THE RH BOWL TNT NM
ALL WELCOME
OUR stock of Ladies' Footwear is very attractiv
and in very distinctive styles. All the latest
models in Blond, Tan and Patent, one and two straps.
Aso a nice Ladies' Pump trimmed with silver is a very
popular' line at prices from $4 oo up.
We would greatly appreciate a call to look our
stock over, but do not expect all the business as others
are entitled to their share.
Specials in Broken Lines of Patent
Gore ‘Slippers at Cost Real Values
Specials
Men's Work Shoes, just the
regular piece.
131ack and Brown
.... $3.50 and $3,75
Also an Elk tan $2,89
This is a real shoe.
Running Shoes
These lines will be Aoki at re-
markable pekoe.
Boys, Bal Crepe Sole and
Strap $1.59
EoYs Newbury Bals , Strap
..... , , $1.50
Youths' Newbury Beds Steep
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$1,15
alen's 13a1 Crepe Sole and Side
Strap $2.20
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Child's Strap Crepe Solo . 95e
Misses' Strap Crepe Sole $1.15
Women's Dumbell Bale, Crepe
Sole, Black Strap, White
Canytm $2.15
Men's Caps, acc.
We handle the Cooper Cap and
have a /tied assortment for now
at popular prices, also a lot of
broken sizee en caps from $1.75
upl at 500 and 75e. Real bar-
gains.
Also a lot of linen collars at
6 for $1.00.
Ties 3 for $1.0o.
Overalls,
Work Shirts
Pine Shirts
R. W., FERGUSON
New AdyertIsemento
June meeting -Sur= County Council
Netles-sthel PA erotica te
Pcin82-14.11. Davison
Rionorkiible vairws-Iting Hem
Fiervices-Brnwiela United. Church
Two earR Or 0010-R. F. 011818011
GOMM; M Montreal -John Christie
Weatern nats-O rover O. Gilt
Court at ftevisJon-Village of Brussels
Prohibition RaUy-A, T. Alooper
The Old Oosnel-lilvangelipt warden
Pitman and Organ.; repalr(d-1.0,131noicstOna
No.ion-Mm j. Thom mon
Ited Whirl-Va telly Theatre
Strayed-Arre White
Notiee-JOhn nwen
Oow tor sale -W, W, McDonald
Money lost -Mrs, J White
Begs wanted-nthei Merehente
Earle Ball lies purchased George
Lackie's Ford coupe.
Leslie McLaughlin, Oshawa, is
spending a fow days in tide.
Mies Bertha Smith has gone to Cen •
rick Twp., where she will teach
school.
Mice Maggie Linton has gone to Ei-
rose, Sask., where she will spend the
Summer.
BELGRAVE
Miss Babe Wheatley spent the
week -end with Miss Nellie Anderson,
Miss Violet Anderson is spending a
week at her home on the 5th line of
Morris, recuperating after her illness,
The young people of S. S. No, 5,
Morris, will repeat their play. "Deac-
on Dobbs," in the ForestersBall, Bel.
grave, on Friday, May 28th, Full-
er announcement, next week.
The annual meeting of the Wom-
en's Institute will be held at rhe hotne
ef 111 8. (Rev.) Sooble, nn Tuesday,
May 18th, at 230 p. m. There will be
the election of officers, social houe,
Roll Call -paying of fees.
The members of the Belgyave Unit-
ed Sunday School eame one in large
numbers to attend the Mother's Day
service. which ware a marked success,
the attendance being 111. .4 bonnet
of sweet pens was presented to the
oldest mother present, being Mrs.
Scobie, se, and to the youngest eh ild,
Baby Corbett. Medley's service was
continued in the church. at 11 a,
being a mothers' choir.
ETHEL
Grover C. Gill has a car of west-
ern oats to hand. Phone 5914.
Miss Olive Cooper, R.N. is ia at-
tendance at present with Mrs. (Dr.)
E. A. McMaster.
Mrs. Weir, of Walkerton, is spend -
Mg a comae of weeks with her
daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) McMaster.
Being your eggs to Ethel where you
will receive 30c per dozen in trade or
28c cash.
Miss Ida Beetnner, daughter of Wm,
and Mrs. Beemne eti 4th Con., has suc-
ceeded Miss Ella Pearson, in the Post -
office. Miss Pearson will assist her
brother in the dry goods store, recent-
ly purchased from Mr. Vodden.
E, L. Desjardine, Geo. and Mrs.
Dunbar, Miss Ella Pearson, John Mc-
Neil and W. H. Love motored to
Woodstock lase week, to attend the
funeral of the late 3. K, Halls, a form-
er well-known resident of Ethel.
After an illness of two weeks' dur-
ation, Alderman Joseph Kent Halle,
member the Woodstock City Council,
and a well-known baker of that city,
passed away at bis home there, late
Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Balls
was 50,years et age, born in the State
of New York, in 1867. He had been a
resident of eVoodstock for about two
years, and conducted Iwo bakery
stores in that city. At the testa el-
ection, he was choset n3 aldermen for
St. Paul's Ward. He is snrvived by
the following children : Ernest, Tack,
Kenneth and Muriel, of • Woodstook ;
Mrs, I. J, Davidson and Clifford, of
Detroit ; Fred, of Mitchell, and Mrs,
W. Ferrety, of Guelph. Deceased,
some yeara ago, conducted a bakery
business in Mitchell, wbich was later
taken over by his son, Fred, He left
Mitchell, and mune to Ethel, where be
conducted the general store and post-
e:dice, later selling out and moving to
Woodstock.
MOM Ef Organs
Tuned and
Repaired by
Jr. C. LIackstone
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Orders taken at Walker &
Eilaelee Furniture Store
or S., Carter's,
Prohibit ion
Rally
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GODERICH
Friday, May 21
Afternoon and Evening
Sessions
Tindal? the auspices of
HUM CoHty SOCIel Service cowl
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Exciter, Ores. Oliniciti. Soo
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N tice
* Ethel Merchants
4. • by agreement, have decided
to close their places of busi-
ness every Tuesday, Thurs-
.; daq and Friday evenings at
÷ 6.30 o'clock, and will keep
* open Monday, Wednesday
and Saturday evenings dur-
ing the Summer months.
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We are .gIad to report that Winni-
fred Hall es able to be up again after
a two months' illness with typhoid.
Rev. D. M. Guest and W. C. Bis-
bee assisted in the Young People's
Society meeting of the United church
in Brussels, on Monday night, and
report an active and interesting or-
ganisation there under the leader-
ship of Albert Lott, B.A.
"Toe" Pearson, after a hurried
look over his large stock of dry goods
and groceries purchased from Thos.
Vodden, has already opened his door
to the public and is rapidly getting
into the swing of the new order of
things.
Ethel merchants by agreement
have decided to close their places of
business every Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday evenings at 6.30 o'clock,
and will keep open Monday, Wednes-
day and Saturday evenings during
the Summer months. •
Go to church on Sunday -United
Church service at 7 p.m. The pas-
tor will continue the special series
if sermons. Subject "The Good
Sarnaretan" featuring "The Jericho
Road" by Henry Van Dyke. You
are invited to spend an hour in God's
House.
Anyone who thinks there is no new
thing under the sun should have been
in our village one day' last week
when Dr. McMaster insisted on sing-
ing for his many friends, "There is
only one girl in the world for me."
However, we join in offering congra-
tulations and may the Doctor be wel-
comed to the ranks of our happy
fathers.
The funeral was held on Tuesday
afternoon, of George Thomas, the
two months' old 3011 of Jos. and Mrs.
Jacklin. Con. 4, Grey. The little
one had been sick for several weeks
and, contracting bronchitis and pneu-
moia, was not able to throw oft the
disease. The service at the home was
conducted by Rev. D. M. Guest, and
interment was made in the Ethel
Cemetery.
John .Ames is superintendent and
heed workman in the constructing of
a fine building which he claims will
be fitted out for a woodshed and coal
house. However, from Uncle John's
enerzetin disposition we would net
be at all surprieed if he put a wide
door on his new woodshed, borrowed
some of George MeKee's red paint
and invested in a "gas" buggy just
to show the young fellows that he
will take a back seat from none of
them yet.
A very impressive "Mother's Day"
service was held in the United
Clunali on Sunday evening. The
church was full to capacity and a
very worshipful spirit pervaded the
etmosphere of the service. A special
feature of the service was the Bap-
tism service at which six little ones
were hrought by their parents and
consecrated to God, viz., Bruce Bate-
man, Carmen Bisbee, Kenneth Lake,
Nora Hellenheek, William fleibein,
and Edwin Hall. Ai motheees choir
of seventeen members led in the
musical part of the service and con-
trilented two anthems which were
»iuch enjoyed.
POLLAUD-PRASEIR.-A quiet, wed-
ding took place at the efethediet
ohm ch parson atm, at Po wervill rt.
Mieh., on Saturday afterneon. May
lat. at. 2.80, when Emily B. Palmer,
elanghtee of Mee, Feaser ana the late
j, newer, of Stratford, and Leslie H.
Penned, son of G. W. Pollerd. Strat-
ford, former residents of Ethel, were
united in marriage. The denble ring
wedding Wee performed by Rev, L. IL
Stevens. unele of the bride, The bride
wore a gown of maize crepe de chime
with blue trimmings, and hand -paint.
ed hat, to maech, On their return 10
Deteel a they will reside at 5065 Map-
lewood Avenue,
WALTON
Femmes are all buoy these dare
Mrs, Win. Clerk accompanied Mrs.
Geadiner to Acton, last week,
Mrs. °eyeliner is visiting with her
daughter, Mz•s, Graham, Ith Acton.
Both ladies, We are sorey to bear, ere
not in the base of health, but tacit
ninny friends will hope for a °berme
when warm weather sets in.
Older citizens regret to learn of the
death of Matt. Bloody, it former Myth
old boye who had a Yeputation as a
comic singer, and no garden party,
etc., was ever a snecees unipss Nfatt,
reedy was on the program. Deceas-
ed had been in ill -health for some
time, and (Bea 'Stioadtty nmening ltt a,
Toconto Hoopitat, He is survived by
his wife and a daughter.
Mrs. George Claiike was a gracious
hostess last Weatmeday evening,
whee she entettained the litales of the
V, L., S. a After te pleasant evening
epell 8111 thiging and feetame-telling,
e fine address was given on "Dornin-
ion Council of the YOnAlft Wornetas
.0hcietiare Aseteciatioti," *Mee %Odell
aatiity refreshments were eerved.
They ell thenked the hoeteras foe the
enjoyable evening,
at?
A Recital by
Miss Frances
Nick awa,
of Toronto.
Where?
In the Brussels
United Church
When?
Wednesday
Ev'g, May 19;
8 o'clock.
Thee. Leeming, 12tt Con., Meleillep,
passed away at his 'tome after an il -
nese which- extended over the past
Winter. The funeral will be held on
Wednesday, with interment in Sea -
f orth cemetery.
MORRIS
Farmers are on the land and many
acres of seed are being sown.
The gravel road from Brussels to
Walton has never been better. Sup-
erintendent Shortreed has made a
good job.
Mrs. W. A. Cunningham and son,
Harold, were at Clinton last Thurs-
day attending the funeral of the
former's brother-in-law the late Lew-
is Crich. Mrs. Crich has been an in-
valid for some years and shows no
improvement.
Another. old pioneer of this town-
ship, passed away at his1,onie 111
Blyth, on Friday morning last, in the
Person of Mr. Healy. He was in his
92nd year, and had retired from farm.
ing in Morris Township, some years
ego, going to Blyth to live. He is sur-
vived by a grown-up family.
GREY
Seeding is in full swing.
Take your eggs to Ethel where you
will receive 30c per dozen in trade or
28c cash,
Miss Olive L. Cooper, R. N., has re-
turned front Detroit, where she has
spent the past Winter. Al present,
she is in attendance with Mrs. (Dy.)
McMaster, SHIM.
Gradually the telephone men are
replacing the poles broken clown by
last month's ice storm, It is an ard-
uous task.
• Joe. Pearson well hold an auction
sale on Tuesday, May 26th of Farm
stock, Implements„ ete. , Full list
next week.
Mrs. Roderick McKay, 4th line,
wee called to Toronto owing te the
serious condition of her mother, Mrs,
Tomlinson, who is ill in Grace Hos-
pital,
On Sunday afternoon' a very large
congregation was in attendance at
Union United Church to commemor-
ate Mother's Day. A. mothers' choir
led in the singing, contributing a
suitable anthem, and Mrs. Geo. 1Vlich-
ael sang a solo. The following child-
ren were baptized: Olive Elizabeth
&minim Shirley Elizabeth Robinson,
William Albert Angus Kitchen and
Hazel Mary Ward.
BLUEVALE.
Messrs. 13Iack & Johnston shipped a
fine car of export cattle froin here,
on Saturday morning, and alocalload
of Cattle, and one of bogs to Toronto.
CARD OR TEANN.s.-Knowing that
le is not 48 011 poesible tor us to 010.
p1085 personally, one deep gratitude
to all our Mends who have so nobly
and generously aided us during the
loug and serious illness of Mrs. King,
we seek through the medium of the,
Press, 10 convey to you all our heart-
felt gratitude and thanks, especially
to our dear neighbors who rendered
ns direct nssistaime in our time of
stress, elteseexte AND SISTSItS,
ObITUA1M -The Grim Reaper, took
his toll from our midst, on May 8r6,
in the person of Annie Olive &hordes,
beloved wife 05 3. W. King, M. P., of
North Huron, Mrs. King was born
In Culyose Township, 67 years agp,
and wee a d &ugh ter of the late F. W.
and Mrs. Schoales. When about
three yenta cif age, she, with her Naha
owed mother and family, moved to
laulleet, and settled on a farm adeoin-
ing. the village of Kinburn. Where
leles, King spent her girlhood days.
In the year 1e19, the was married to
J. W. King, end with her husband,
moved t,o Bimetal° where she hea re-
sided until the dine of her demise,
Her's was a life we!) lived, full o1 kind.
ly deeds ernd helpfulness. She was
assidttously industrious, but fennel
stoi iciliettlt°wtoftekke. pSito848winasalploLbetetrsteld of ad
mirage mulaunted and to kindness
Wide in its range, ever ready to leod
helping hand to those in dietreee.
Her bereaved lumbend, sieteve and
Wailer have auffered en Irreparable
toes in the passing of Mrs, King, She
was a member et Knox tlesited
Bluevele htia hes none passed oe to t he
Heavenly Church Triumphent, where
setecive ered elghing axe unknown and
The Play
JEACrS
D 0 RS
Will be presented by
leigrave Dramatic Cid
in the
TOWNSHIP HALL
ETHEL
friday Ev'g May 14th
At 8 o'clock sharp
Under the auspices Of the
Women's Institute
This Play eoroes highly recom-
mended. Don't miss it.
Musical Program between Acts
Admission 25 and 35 cents
Proceeds will be donated to
the Lighting Fund.
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L. Church Notes
United Church
Rev. T. Wesley Cosens, of Luck -
now, and a former pastor of the
Methodist church, will preach morn-
ing adn evening and give a short ad-
dress in the Sabbath School.
Yoneta Pnoreees LEAGUE -The
last regular meeting Mr the Young
People's League was held on Monday
instead of Tuesday evening, of this
week. An interesting program was
given, consisting of a piano number
by Miss Svelyn Cunningham, a violin
selection by Mr. Timmins, and two
vocal solos by .ele. Bisbee, of Ethel.
Rev. Duncan Guest, of the same thriv-
ing vi 1 ge, was present, and deliver ed
a pointed and suggestive address on
"The Thtee Requisi tea for the Young
Christian ; " 8Villiagness, Courage
and Euthusiesro. The pleasure of the
audience at having these two neigh-
boring woskers preseu a was quite ap-
parent, the only regret being that
they had not heen invited sootier.
The President yeviewtd briefly the
work of the year, and &alp essed ap-
preciation at ehe eeady and cheeteul
co-operation of cfficers rted members
toward the success of the Society. A
few words of svelcome in the visitors ,
and commendation to those at home,
were spoken by the peter, Rev. A.
W. Barker,
Melville Church
At the W. M. S. meeting in Mel- ;
yille Presbyterian Church on Friday
afternoon of last week, the story of '
the life of Mary SIessor was told by
Miss Bessie Moses in a veny interest-
ing and pleasing way. The study- 1
"Prayer and Missions" was taken up
by 113rs. Andrew Lamont. Others
inking pert in the meeting were Mrs.
Clouse, Mrs. alcItie.vey and the
President who was in the chair. Fin-
al arrangements were made for tho
Presbyterial to be held in the church
on May llth. Mrs. Fowler very kind-
ly invited the Auxiliary to the Manse
f or the next meeting,
Other Church Notes
IllutteTiml AT MotT9T 13EYDGE5 -
The induction of Rev, T. E. Kennedy,
of Brussels, into the pastoral charge
of Mount Brydges Neeth Oaradoc
and Komoka was beld on Friday af-
ternoon of last week in the Mount
Beyelges church, The seemcm was
preached by Rev, Mr. Schneider, of
Kilmartin, while Rev, ltly. Herdie,
formerly of Ashfield, addressed the
pastor, and Rey, Mr, MeLean, the
people, After the ludnetion service
a reception was held and eupper ser-
ved toanpresent. Besides those tak-
ing part in the induction service short
addresses were given by Dr, McNair
and Rev, Mr. Okell, of Londou, aud
Rey, Mr, Hemphill, of Stratheciy,
Special Service Last Sunday.
Evangelist Stewart Sunday after-
noon in the Town Hall gave a power-
ful message from the text, "Hut
without faith. it is impossible to
please God." He pain ed out the
fact that religion to -clay consisted
mostly in trying to do something to
please self instead of pleasing, God.
This religion starts With self and
ends with self, but leaves God out
altogether. The only way to please
God is to come to the Son of God,
of whoin the Father saxl, "This is
My beloved Son in whom 1 am well
pleased.'' If God is pleased with
His Son, than He will be pleased with
all those who accept the gift which
He has made through the blood of
the Cross. He urged all his hearers
to aceent the gift now, for the word
says, lexcept a man be born again
he cannot see the Kingdom of God."
peace reigns eternal. The fniunal
ene held on May 7th, eted were eon -
(Meted by her pester, Rev, A. Wal.
den, aseieted by to fortoer paster, Rev.
W. J. Web, 111. A,, of Atwood. She
'8 iairViood by hat htishatid, J. W.
, King, 1. 1,, vale three &stet% Mee.
15 13. Bainten, 03 leittevale '; Mrs. jno,
fferguenn, of Woleeley, Sask. ; Mrs.
al 13 Gibson f Wobesiey,
one brother, aa W. Belioales, of Leira,
Algema,
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May 14 and r5
ALAY MeAVOY in
"Mad Whirl"
May 21 and 22
Virginia. Valli and N. Kerry in
"PRICE OF PLEASURE"
Special June 7 8 - 9
"PHANTOM OF THE OPERA"
Dance May 24 Good Music
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Maitland Presbyterial
Annual Meeting
12th Annual Meeting Held in Mel-
ville Church, Brussels, on Tues-
day -Excellent Reports Presented
-Will Meet in Kincardine Next
Year
The twelfth annual meeting of the
Maitland Presbyterial Society of the
W. M. S. of the Presbyterian Church
met in Melville Church, Brussels, on
Tuesday. The meeting opened at 10
am. with a large number of dele-
gatesleresent, the President, Mrs.
(Dr.) Perrie, of Wingham, presid-
ing. Hymn 282 was sung, after
which Mrs. G. Kreuter, of Ethel,
read Ps. 67, and Mrs. R. K. McDon-
ald, Cranbrook, followed with pray -
The Secretary then read the mita'
utes of the last annual meeting. the
semi-annual, and two Executive
meetings held during the past year,
and these evere adopted. Mrs. (Rey.)
Forbes, Teeswater, was appointed by
the Executive as delegate to the
General Couneil itt Saslcatoon, and
this was approved of by the meet-
ing. Hymn 556 Was then sung.
Folibwing this, very helpful re-
ports were received from the Horrte
Helpers Secretary, Mrs. Simpson,
Molesworth, in which was much en-
couragement; Glad Tidings Secre-
tary, Mrs. Porterfield, Belgrave, re- '
ported 400 subscriptions to the Glad'
Tidings. Supply Secretary, Mrs.
Douglas, Lucknow, gave a short, eon -
else report of this great work, and
mentioned the prompt response she
had received from some of the soc-.
reties for clothing and quilts. Lib-
rary and Literature Secretary, Mrs,
J. J. Elliott,. Wingharn, reported 264'
hooks sent in response to a request
for books to help the Sunday School
work in Northern Ontario. They
had been forwarded and were much-
onpreciatecl. Welecnne and Welfare
Secretary, Mrs, McGee, Wingharn,
explained this department in a very
interesting way. Much has been
done through this dreartment 10
Wingliam and Kincardine where
members have visited the sick in the
hospitals.
After these reports Hymn 461 was
sung, The Mission Band Secretary,
141rs. Luddater, Teeswater, reported
many flourishing Bands,and splendid
giving& Site also gave a few sug-
!regions for leaders which were very
Prees Secrethry, Mrs. R. McWhin-
ney. Dungannon, asIced• that rt vote
of thanks be tendered the Editors of
the eight papers to which she hari
sent anttourtements. This motion
was approved. ,
Cor. Secretary, Mrs. Carr, Wing -
ham, gave a splendid report of the
general work of this Presbyterial
since June 10811, 1925. In thie she
expressed the gratitude of all the
members to their President, Mrs.
(Dr.) Perrie. fey her untiring inter-
est in the work. j
Treasurer's report, Miss Nichol-
son. Kinloss, was most encouraging,
311081.14 having been sent the Pro-
vincial l3oard since aline 1011), and
she felt that it would be very easy
te reach the allocation for this year.
The President expressed much ap-
nreciation for the splendid work .of
Miss.Nieholson who had sent the first
enntribution to the Provineirti Board
eeler jtme 10th and had 'berm so of--
iicient in all her duties.
These reports were all edepted as
read, and 'then titrs. Loll, White-
church. offered the 'Dedicatory Pray-
er. The morning session was then
brought to a close with Hymn 278
and prayer, •
Afternoon Session
The afternoon session wes openA
shortly after 1.80 with a verylarge
attendance Of delegateS and visitors.
Devotional eXeteisee Were taken by
the Lecknow Auxiliary. Following
this Mrs. (Dr.) Perth gave a VerY
ineniring eddvess stemma the im-
portance of prayer to oUr wOrk and
elving much enconragethent to Mettle
bets of tnudi groups.
The Provincial repert by Mrs. Mir-
e% Teeswater, was greatly entweeiat-
hy all. She tried to bring before
each ono the neeessity eor neayer
and interest in thole own society if
the Work ewes to grow and prosper
SS it has 111 the rotrit Year,
Pea. Chas. Meljerierla. Ineltilew,
hrenteltt areetintee from EreehYtal'Y
in a very pluming Manner,
eheei emnnTrrir 114' +11., nateremon
wag Mrs. n. ArMsereme, Dutatern,
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