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The Brussels Post, 1926-10-13, Page 1—VOL, 55 NO, 17 $2.00 kr annum in advance BRUSSELS, ONTARIO. WEDNESDAY, 0C2'OBER 13 1926 J. L, KERR, Profirielor /rmemItingeoaucanatmomatomosmomumsasmoot rice,, for 03.4106,1•11.100010,10101 91121106.11111 oultry Good until Oct. 22nd Live Dreeel Chickens over 5 lbs.... .22 .27 Heim 3e in 4 Ws Chickens 4e to 5 lbs.... .21 ,213 liens 3 to 13e lbs Chickens 4 to h lbs. ,20 .25 Hem: under 3 lbs Chickens 3e to 4 lbs.... .18 .28 Roosters over 5 lbs Ohickeue 3 to oi lbs.... ,17 .22 Roosters under 5 lbs... Chickens under 8 lbs.. .10 .21 Young Ducks over 5 Ihs Hens over 5 Ibis .16 ,20 Young Ducks under 5.. Hens 4a to 5 lbs .15 ,19 Old Ducks Hens 4 to 4i lbs .14 .18 These prices are for No, 1 Poultry, delivered at our Ware- house, Poor quality at market value, according to our judgenent. Birds must be in starved condition or deduc- tion made for crops. Average weight by number birds in each coop, Live Dreeel .11 ,16 .10 .14 .08 ,12 .11 ,15 .09 .18 .14 .22 .12 .20 .09 .15 ROBT. THOMSON BRUSSELS, Sept. 3rd, 1926. age egeeereeeeeeeenteeelaegeaeglaftegeateeelgeateeteetaegeeeeleeeteetafeeleteeeeeeeeeRatea4.4eatteeeeetee The Surrounding District WROXETER Leslie McLaughlin, of Oshawa, was a recent visitor, in the village. Miss Ann Mimeo, St. Catbariees, spent Saturday and Sunday at her home bees. Mrs. 1), McTavish and childeem of Brussels, were iecent guests of Mrs, A. Wearyine. Kenneth aibqon, Hamilton, epent Sunday with his perents, Thos. and rs. Gibson, Mrs. Geo. Wearring and Mrs. John Thew have returned to Sunderland, after spendiug a week at the former's home here. Jon. Douglas bas purrhased W. A. Rutherford's hardware stock, and will move his own stock into the Rutherford store, Rev, F. Steide, 5 former pastor of ale Methodist Church, with his wife 1111C1 little daughter. called on friends here, this week, They have just Ye- t ni nod from a hip to Englend, JAMESTOWN Wm. Bailor:1: and Ben Hayden left for Detroit. on Monday. Mrs. Wallece, of Detroit, paid a fly- ing visit hnntre last week. J. L. and Mrs. lewin and sons visit- ed in Stream], recent:Iv. Mee, Blathers and Earl and Enz. abeth spent Sunday in Bluevale. Dr. and Mrs. Hamilton, Stratford, spent Sunday at Lite home of Duncan McDonald. 0. Eekmier, Ethel, has been vieite mg at the home of his daughter, Mrs. 3. L. Irwin. We are sorry to say that Nies ebel Thompson is primly, suffering from knee tremble, Mrs. Sas. Stenciler: and Dougal vie - Red P. S, and airs. MeEwen, Turn - berry, on Sunday. The many friends of Selah Brecken- vidge are glad to hear that he has so far recovered frcm his recent oper. retain in Kitchener Hospital as to be able to return home, Measuring Social Will be held at Union United Church Wednesday, Oct. 20th At p. m• Good Program Se Refeeshments Admission 26 and 15 Cents Everybody Come 1 • YOU Are Invited to a Dance TO be held In the OPERA HOUSE BRUSSELS friday Ell Oct. 15th Town's 5 -piece Orchestra will supply a good pro. gram of Music. $1,00 CoUple bare Indy She Miss Janeb Thomas, or Auburn, has been visiting with hey aunt, Mrs. D. Johnston. Thos. Wilson hes been carrying off a large number of prizes at the elf- fereet fairs, this year. Mrs. J110. Riley was laid up with an aetack of onsilitis, lately, but is better, we are pleased to state. S. A, Snell has been on the sick list. but if good wiehes can help, Mr. Snell should be speedily restored to health. Miss Brown. of 8,3. No. 10, Mor' '18; Miss M. MeDnugall, of No. 4, Grey, and Miss Esther McDougall, of the Gravel School, atteoded the Teachers' Convention, in Maori, last week. A very successful Rally was held al Jamestown Sunday School, on Ont. 3rd, Rev. F. G. Fowler, of Brussels, addressed the gathering, The Sun- day School has elosed for the Winter months. Robt. Strachan is the Sup- erintendent. BLUEVALE L. Elliott is better again after his recent illness. Flemming Black spent, the week- end at Toronto. A. H. Coombs received and deliv- ered a car of stoee coal, this week. Silas and Mee. Johnston, of Monk - ton, spent Sunday with relatives at -- nand here. Cooper atul Mrs. Nethery, M leel. grave. spent Sunday with Rich. and Mrs. Johnston. Rev. Mr. Walden took charge of the serviees 51 Fordwich, on Sunday, for Mr, Chandler, Mrs. W. G. Wilson and Mrs. L. Poitras, of Detroit, emit a few days with hue and Mrs. Ma.sters. Wilbert and Mis, leletthere and (laughter, of Guelph, spent the week- end with the former's parents. Miss letmence Hall and Norman Hall, of Wroxeeer, spent the week- end with their aunt, Mrs. Jas, Mast- en. Geo. McDonald, of Goderich, is home for a while. He is intending to have an auction sale and sell off his livestock, etc. Ohas. and Mrs, Coulter:a and daugh- ter, Grace, spent Sunday with relat- ives here.We are pleased to know that Grace is much improved in health again, 1 Very euccessful anniversary servic- es were held in the United Church, on Sunday., with Rev. Par. Chandler. of Fore mall, occupying the pulpit. The church was beautifully deenrated with flowers for the occasion, and the choir venclered splendid imusic and were essieted by Miss Weenie of God - mach, who rendered a solo at the morning and evening services. The church was well tilled at, both servic- es, and Rev. Mr, ()handler gave two B. C. S. Field Day VICTORIA PARK BRUSSELS Thursday, October 14 A program er Athletic Sports will be held in the erten:eon commencing it o'clock sheep. Blyth ene Brussels 13nsket Bail and Bilge Bali teams will compete in final 1/1111108 to deal& the ownership of the shield, Cordial Invitation to all. COLLECTION TAKEN New Advertisements Auction Sale -Vi' L. Lambkin For sale -George Colvin Strayed cattle -Wm Grainger Auction sale-P.N. Tyernien Auction Sale -B. T. 'rhom..on Car of co rn-A I f. Beaker Glove found -Tug Petri, The Little Clodhopper -Restore Star Lodge Ethan Beeper -Melville Church Wonderful opportunity -W. J. Chisholm Dance -W, le, Willis Anetlon st•rrit,rs ServIc•.s u-r.ei. United Churoh Measuring social -Union United March Br000h lost -Tan P085 Sews for sale -J. It Plakson Stove for sale -Fred. bunter Euchre Partv-Brusols Bowlers Memoriam -W. Henderson Pip for sale -J, P. MaIntoah Auction sale -Lorne Robertson good sermons, which were much ap- preciated by all present, The special thankoffering was well responded to, BELORAVE P. W. Scott spent a few days in Toronto, last week. Corn cutting IS on the program now with the farmers. W. Jc,hriston, Binh, is buey load - lug here, at the station. James Ruddy has returned to the village after spending some time with friends in the West. Wilfred and Mrs. Byers and little daughter, of Detroit, are visiting Weeds around Belgrave. Mrs. Nethery, sr,, of Belgrave, is spending a couple of days with her daughter, Mem McGill, in Wawannsh. Mr. and Ws. Pocock are moving to the farm widen they recently pur- chased from James Miller, of 13e1 - grave. Anniversary services were held in Westfield United Church, on Sunday, October: 10th. A coneert was given on Tuesday evening following, in the church. A number from this vicinity took in the Fate, at Teeswater, on Wed- nesday last. The Ladies' Guild of the Anglican Church held ite regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Tom Shoeboitoni, last Thursday af ernoon. Mrs, (Dr.) Gyiereon, missionary in Korea, and formerly Miss Finglancl, of Londeslioro, will address a meet - in Knox United °beech, Belgrave, on Friday evening, of this week, in the interests of the W. IVI. S. The Women's Institute will meet at the home of Miss Cele. Coultes, on Tuesday, October 191.11, at 2,30 p. m. "Making the best �f what we have" will be the paper taken by the Pres- ident, Mrs. Jas. Anderson. Roll Call -First Aid Remedies, Music - Mrs, D. Geddes, A cordial inviiatioi is extended to all the ladies of the of the community. FORDWICH J. A, Snggitt. student of McMaster University, Toronto, arid wild' has been pastor of Howick Baptist Oburob this Summer, commenced his studies again. The County Road, South from Fordwich, is to be built up with crushed stone and gravel. Thecrush- er commenced operations in the pit on John bit's farm, 4th on, This means a long haul at diet, as the start will be made at Mayne Cornet s. Due to the kindness of the Rutharn Girls' Institute, two scholarehips have been awarded to the Contin- uatinu School. A. scholarship of ten dollars is being given in Middle School and 005 02 five dollars in Low- er School. Attemianae, punctnaiity and academic ability ar. e to be consid- ered, seventy-five per cent of the credits being given for the year's work and tiverity-five per ceut for punctuality and attendance. The pupil bevies the highest aggregate percentage in both the subjects tak- en end attendance ,will receive the Scholarship. ETHEL Ws, MoKee, of Southampton, is visiting with Mee. ea Dobson, Mrs, P. N. Currie and Bob an cl Hel- en spent a few days in Guelph,' last week, The teachers of this community were in Clinton, last week, attending the annual convention. Llllson Sleighthohn had his tonsils taken out in Listowel Hospital, last week. He is doing nicely now, Rev. D, M. Guest and Leslie Bade attended the Presbyteey meeting of the Presbytery of Huron, on Bayfield, on Tuesday, The Women's Institute intend hold- ing a Hallowe'en social, nn the even- ing of Friday. Oct. 29th, Fuithee particulars later, A number of the ladies of the Pres- byterian Church will attend the Sect- ional meeting of the Vie, M. S., ti Molesworth, on Wednesday, of this week, There was a large attendance at Ethel United Cameoh, on Sunday last, at 7.p. tn. The pastor will cottinue the series and preach on the subject, "The Elder Brother," Everybody welcome. Business changes and real eetate deals seem to be the order of ,the day in one thriving village. The last deal repotted is the purchase of the 1°061 bakeahop, by 13ert Lake, Con. 4, It IS expected that Bert and airs, Lake will move into our village, shortly, Archie McDonaald, the popular cat- tle dealise of this'dietrict, gained high honors at the cattle show, 111 Toronto, lest week, by capturing all the first prizea that were to take, and art a re - stilt, received a nice suin in cash as well as the silver oup mid several medals, The cup and medals are On display in VorIclerter et ore, The Vieorneree Inettitnte till meet in the Institute room, on Thrtraciay tereernonn, October 21st, at 2,130. Remege will give ail address, the • etibjeet, being "Tornmy nee Tooth," Theta will she) he it pro. 1 •••• azaar The Ladies of Melville Church Brussels Will hold their Bazaar in the TC:',0WN EAU, Saturday, October 30 Commencing at 1.30 o'clock Booths Arranged Containing Fancy Work, Plain Sewing, Aprons, Pillow Cason, Towels, Flowers, Handker- chiefs, Candy, Post Office, and a Farmer's Booth of Fowl, Vegetables, Home-made Bak. ing, etc. Tea Served Afternoon aotl Evening / ----- I Nothing Sold till Bazaar Opens Everybody Welcome I gram in connection with the contest, .in ()barge of the "Blue" side. Evere- body is invited to hear this address on Dentistry. Don't forget the comedy drama, "The Little Clodhopper" in the Township Hall next Friday evening, Oct. 22nd, under the auspices of the Eastern Star Lodge, No. 406. Dont forget the ' Recital in Dun - bar's Hall on Tuesday evening by P. cy Mulheron and Mrs. Mintern, of Brantford. Both are artists and will give a fine recital. GREY. Percy N. Tyerrnan is holding an auction sale of farm stock, imple- ments, etc, at Lot 10, Oon 3, Grey, on Friday, Oct. 22nd. A full list may he read in that leaflet. D. M. Scott will be the auctioneer. The hot Fowl Supper at Roe's Church wile be held on Thursday, Oct. 28th. Full particulars will be given later. Clifford, and Mrs. Shurrie and son, Jim, Miss Mae Cook and Miss Betty Hollinger, Of Stratford, spent the week end with Wm. and Mee. Hollin- ger.. D. M. Scott will hold an auction sale at Lot 12, Com 8, 2 miles West of Ethel, on Friday of this week, at 1 o'clock, of 55 head of cattle and the 100 -acre farm is also offered for sale. H. T. Them:son is Proprietor. See list in Post this week. On Friday evening as Jain 'rum- ba]] was walking to his home on the 16th con. of Grey from Brussels Continuation School, Feed Oster ran into him with his sedan, dou.bling him up and carrying him for several rode on the bumper of the car. No bones were broken and Mr. Turnbull escaped miraculously except for be- ing badly bruised. Miss Agnes Ellen Brown, 24, dau- ghter of GOO. and Mrs. laeown, Moles- worth, died atfthe home of her par- ents Thursday. Miss Brown was taken ill while a nurse -in -training in Beantford Hospital in March, and was brought home in July, Besides her parents she is survived by four sisters, Mrs. James Cullen, Mrs, Jos. Pearson, Mrs. Wesley Chambers,. pf Grey Township, and Jessie Brown at home; brothers, Watson Brown of Grey, and John, George and Murray at home. The funeral was held on 'Sunday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Smith of Molesworth. WALTON Armone Dundee left for Detroit, Mich,, on Saturday morning. Mies Addis Cardiff, or letnesels, is visiting at the home of William and Mrs. Woods, at present. Samuel and Mrs. Cudinore, of Kir. pen, visited at, the home of P. B. and Mrs. Gardiner, recently. Frank and Mee. Hackwell and Mrs, Fred Oxtohy visited friends anti rel. ati yes in 'Walton, recently. Rev, E. L Robeets, nf Cargill, will conduct a Harvest Thanksgiving set. vice, at 3 o'clock, in St, George's Church, ten Sunday. James and MPS/ Ail0billS011 Rod Mee. Mary Aitchillson. of Roxboro, visited at the home of Mrs, Janet Gardiner, vety recently. The bazaar that was held under the aospices of Bethel United Church Ladies' Aid wee it real ;emcees, There was a large diaplay of fancy week and other articles, also home- made cooking which. found vender sale, The Young 'People% Soolety of Duff's United Olt u iiti held 0 vet y sun - :maul rally on leriday evening. A le- er a short twig' cal program, con toots end games woe. indidged in, follow - leg which the large company came to order foul there wee the election of of aflame se folllows Henn/mew President, Rev, W. lelainee ; Pres. ident, Mrs. P. B. Gardiner ; Vice - Prete, Harvey Johneton SeceTreaa Mitre Margery Reid ; Convened f prayer meetetig onminithee, Miss M, Fergueon 1 OMIVEMer nf (mobil Mt. mittee, Mitre Hann Rom ; 000.venee of trilseionery corntriittee, Mee. Welt. "THE IITTIE HINER" Comedy Ilromo in Three Ants Will be presented by the pup- ils of Fordwieh Continuation School in the Township Hall Ethel Friday Ev'g Oct. 22nd Commencing at 8.16 sharp Under auspices of Eastern Star Lodge, No. 406 Between acts there will be a Miscellaneous Program. Admission as and 20 cts. Ella Pearson, Irene Hamilton W. M. Secretary ...x.mastoommaald er Da:union ; Convener of look -one cornieittee, George Kirkby ; Pianist, Mes, W. E. Radford ; 0i -electors. Bert Johnetou and Alvin Farquharson. Lunch was served by the summates In charge. Two captains were ap- pointed and they chose sides to begin tbe Y. P. S. contest for the Fall and Winter months. The rally was a fine success, and the people had a gond time, Miss Maud Ferguson returned on Thursday from a visit at the home of her brother in Toronto. MORRIS Miss Bella Sproar„ Arthur and Mr.. Rutledge and Robert McGonigle, of Seafortb, spent Sunday at the home of James and Mrs.' Anderson, 51h line. Miss Sproat is a sister to Mrs. Anderson, W. el, Maunders is holding au aim- tiou sale at his fat in, Lot 30, 70 Com, 2 miles South of Benseels. on Satur- day, Oct. 23r6, of farm, farm stock, implements, hay. grain, etc. A full list may be read in this issne. Sonoot, REPORT -The following is in the report of S. S. No 9, Moris, for the month of September. SR IV - Mabel Bewley 90, Ja IV-Aetie Bewley 77 ; Stuart Brynns '75. Sit III-Olifford Pease 06 ; Tommy Kirk- by 57. JR III -Beecham Alcock 60. Su. 11 -Isabel Alcock 65 JR., IT - Mae Slicrtreed 75 ; Lloyd Petwe 61. I -Waiter Bentley, Ll nycl Alnock. Pa -Addle Bell excellent. Rah .8.1 - cook fair. No. on roll I& average at- tendance 10. Perfect attendance - Addie Bell. Meier:wail 9".""' - Son Killed in Accident: Old friends in Morris Twp. will extend sympathy to Jas. William and Mrs. McCracken, of Lacadena, Sask., and former resi- dents of the 4th line, in the loss of -their only surviving eon, Billy, aged 19. The young man was working about the engine at a threshina when he slipped and fell between the fly wheel and the belt. He was hurled 15 feet in the air and had his neck broken and was badly cruehed. The family moved West 15 years ago where their other son, 'Lerank, was killed by a kick from a horse. Old friends offer sympathy -to the parents in their satl loss. MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS Monday Ev'g, Oct. 18 At 8 o'clock By MR. P. R. MULHERON of Brantford, Assisted by MRS, M1NTERN One of Brantford's Leading Soloists Admission 25 cents 0•••••••••••=•Sma.M... BLYTH An event of much interest took place at Blyth recently, when El- dridge and Mrs. Smith celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. The roms were prettily decorated with white bells and gold and whita festoons, and a happy compane gath- ered there to keep the day with' the , bride and bridegroom of 50 years I ago. During the day they were pre- sented with a purse ot gold by their family and friend, and were also showered with congratulatory, tele- grams and best wishes. Before hei marriage Mrs. Smith was Miss Mary Agar. She was, born in Vaughan on October 25, 1857, and moved to Mit- chell, where on October 10, 1876, she was married to Eldridge Smith who was born in 1 847 in Norfolk County. About 12 years ago they purchased the farm on whice they now reside about 2, miles from Blyth in East Wawanosh. Of this marriage three children were born, Alonzo, at home; Clinton, of Peter - bore, and Gertrude (Mee. John Sowers), of Wawanosh, all of whom were in attendance at the festivities. MONCRIEFF Albert Wells and Will McKay left on Monday for Flint, Math. F. A. Harrison, of Flint, spent the week end at his home here. Mrs. Harold Livingstone spent a few days at Teeswatee last week. Miss Annie Sobye, from near Guelph, is visiting with Mrs. F. A. Harrison, Moncrieff congregation was well represented at Manktort Harvest Home services last Sunday. Mrs. Roland Huffman of Stratford, visited with Milton Huffman and family for a few days last week. The young ladies auxiliary of Knox church have invited the W. lef. S. to be present at their Meeting next Saturday. Mrs. Robert MOTaggart's many friends were deeply shocked to learn that she was seriously ill last week, bet everyohe is pleased to hear that he condition is greatly improved. ' W all hope for her speedy recovery. leirs. Robert Campbell Deceased— , There namecl away in Flint, Miele, Tuesday morning, Sept. 21s1, 1920, l a popular young lemma in the per- son of Alice McKay, at the age of 32 years, 2 menthe and 130 days, Alice was a great favorite with both young and old, being of a sunny, cheerful dispositiom Having grown to young womalilsood in our Midst, she was well and favorably known f. all. The body was shipped home foe burial, the funeral taking piece on ThUrsday afternoon from Knox Church, Moncrieff, interment being en Logan cemetery. The pallbearers were he McKay, Fred Tuck, Ken- neth 1VIcLean Alex. Marin, Gorge laicKay and iililfred Whitfield. Tho floral offerings were Inany, expressing the sympathy felt by all. The flower girls were Katie etitHow- std,ild;atied How - std, trine Pleat, Lura A Me Robertson and Ilattleil"errsg": HURON COUNTY Webeter received painful injuries at the Goderich organ fact- ory, when the elevator, loaded with , merchandise, which he was riding, fell ' several stories, breaking several bon- es in his legs. One of the oldeet arta meet highly esteemed residents in Seaforth Passed limey nn Sunday, Oct. so, at his home in Eginondville, in the person of Wilearn McDougall. The deceased man, who was 95 years of age, fell several weeke ago, and fr.act- ut eri hie hip. The shock pi oved too much fdr him. He is survived be one daughter, Miss Nell MeDnugall, at h .nne, to whom t he eympathy of the community is extended. Euchre Party Brussels Bowling Club Will hold a Euchre Party In the OPERA HOUSE Thursday Ev'g, Oct. 21 ; At a o'clock To which all are cordially Invited. ILChurch Notes St. Ambrose Church Rev. Fr. McHugh conducted 40 - hour devotion, commencing last Fri- day morning until Sunday, St. John's Church Fine Harvest Thanksgiving servic- es were conducted in St. John's Church, on Sunday last, by Rev. Mr. Shaffter, of Wirehair.), The choir rendered special anthems under the direction of Mrs Lewin, and they were much appreciated. At the ev- ening service, the chut eh was crowd- ed, as the congregations ft( in Mel- ville and ehe United Church joined in with the Anglienne. Revs. Barker and FOWIP, RPSiSleil iti leading O15 lessons of t evenirg. Early Tuesday morning. in St. Paul's Muth, Cli»ton, the marriage took phire of 'Marion Lnuise, young- est daughter of H. J. and Mrs. Hibbs, and Gordon Lerny Hall, younger: ROD of G. le. ancl Mrs. Hall, The mar- t iage cerereoey was conducted by Rev. L. C. liart.ierm, T1 e eanple was unattended. HO inImnA;fttely aft- er the ceremn, r. a ft on 0 m or -trip around Lae. Huann. 00 t heir re- tuen, they will reeide in Clint, n, PERTH COUNTY The le me ef Hen. Peter :4101111 BIM SIni 1 1., 81 rillfol (1, Crsq / he scene of a pretty A u Wethillw. 011 Sat- urday, at 12 2t1 u'rlurrIc. a hen their daughter, Memorex ite becsni the bride of tl 3..bn 1.. Sr, 5011 of W. H erid Cerneele ei..0 of Strat- fnlel Rev IV Stsnisv OWn11, pastor of St. John's United Ohureli, officiat- ed. Wm Cowan, C. P. R. ege"ti at West elonkine. won 1115 0110. 1'01 Ills. best station firm pt. gin den Loteine division el' 1 he (1 le R. fee the seas,i ,j,iet past, according to a statement given ,int be Ie. 'M. Rutter,. Superintendent. Railway officiele offetseveral re lees each year for the prettieei gee d .',n l i. the Stal km yards. and comma tious reauIt in some splen. did ehowinge, Ethel Principal Chosen New Presid ent East Huron Teachers' Association Meets in Clinton—Miss Jardine, of Brussels School Staff, Vice•Presi- dent—Principal Sellars, of Walton School, Secretary -Treasurer — Next Convention in Brussels. The annual convention of the East Huron Teaeher's Association WLIS held he Clinton, 'October 7th and 8. It was one of the most successful conven- tions ever held. One hundred ani twenty-two teachers registered. The opening exercises were con- ducted by Rev. L. C. Harrison. He heartily welcomed the ' teachers and was glad the' meetings were held in the Parish Hall as education rind re- ligion should go hand in hand, Mayor Jackson welcomed the assoc. aition on behalf of the town. He said the doors of the town were throw e wide open to the teachers. The records of the last convention were read by Mr,. A. le, Johns. A very mintate and interesting ee- port of the r. E. A, was soot in by the delegate Miss MeNatighton and read by Mr, Manson, Mr, N. 112. Geddes, president of the Association, gave a very intereeting and instructive address. He spoke of the lack of knowledge pupils 'showed in answering questions on the Great War. He gave descriptions of two of 1 the battles in which the Canadians took pane Viney Ridge end Ande1s,1 The first paper Thursday afternoon , Was taken by Miss Jean Wylie. Her subject was Summer Sessions in Age 1 riculture. Pbe aims, in teaching ag- riculture are to Make the pupile ize the fundamental principles under- lying farm operations, to make them capable of thinaing and investigating for themselves and to .show thein that soil and crops furnieh problems cal- ; ling forth the best ability 10 mare The 1 study of agriculture pursued by these methods and with these aims ; will aid vastly in the pupil's mental development and will immeasurably increase their interest in school and Rum life. Thus fewer of those brought up on the farm will be in- . caned to leave it. For this reason teaehers in rural- districts ought to avail themselves of the courses in ag- riculture so that they are better fitted to meet the needs of the communities in which they are. -During the first year -of the course collections 01,0 made of weeds and weed seeds and insects. A. garden is given to each pupil to care for. Lee - tures are given in animal husbandry,. horticulture and florieulture, field . huebandry, dairying, poultry raising,' ; During the winter the pupils had to read three books on agriculttire. j In the second year more advanced work was taken up, Plants, diseases and preventatives were studied. Lec- tures were given on bee keeping, . 1 chemistry, physics. Field Imsbariday horticulture entomology. Besides the Work Om were ovate opportunities for social life so that ar. ; very enjoyable time was spent, Mies Patience Scott had the seta- ject, Teething of Titles. As it pre - gents difficulties to the minds of- ehildren who live biland pictures Diem books or magazines shoWingthe eortse line at different Hume help to get : them enteresteci. By means of vet- . tionieg ansi diagrams the pupils are taught the eelationthip between the . high tidea aed the attraction of the 0011 and moon and the low tides when; they an pulling against each other., (Continued on Pagel 5)