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The Brussels Post, 1925-4-22, Page 1• a' f VOL. 53 NO, 44 2,00 per antIlirn in advlanpe BRUSS.RLS, ONTARIO; WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, I925 Banking by mail CUSTOMERS iesiding attante from any of the branches of the Bank of Nova Scotia will find it very simple and easy to do their banking by. mail. Cheques may be mailed in an orcin ary letter and may be . either de- posited to your credit or cashed. In the latter case the cash will be, promptly" sent to you by registered mail. The experience of many of our out of town customers with our "Bank' ing by mail" service has been very satisfactory. _THE' Bank of Nova Scotia ESTABLISHED 1832 F. M. WILMOT Paid-upCanitai ei.0,000•0011 Mana er Brussels Reserve - - Mgoe.ao0 g Total Assets. 210,000,000 24D New Advertisements Lost -Te s POST Potatoes -Earl Bowes Baby Ohicks-W Kelror For Sate-Stnnie i•u:vie Steers for sale -Fred. Oster Cow for sale -Jos. Hamilton Baby Obioks-Harva Bryon Cattle wanted -E. McCauley Pealed Tenders -8,E O'Brien Seed Potatoes -Mrs Win Robb Baby Chleka-Kenneth Shurrle . Farm for sale -A. F1, Macdonald Parlor sulto for sale -J. J Gitpin Play -St, John's Church, Brussels Carriage for sale -Afro. Soh :mdron Notice to Credttora-W. H Kerr estate ShingRle�ss for safe -Echo! Cheese Fnotory SpecialSorvioe-Ethel Methodist Church zsxz sews BLUEVALE. CARD OF THANKS. -Jos. McKinney and farnily wish to sincerely thank the neighbors and f, lends for the greet kindliest tendered during their late bereavement. WALTON The Young People of Browntown will put on the play, "Home Ceres", in the A. 0 U. W. Hall, under the auspices of the Young People's Society of Duff's church, on F(iday evening, May let. Further partic- ulars -next week. ATWOOD. The ground between the Preahy- terian church and tnanse is to be fit- ted up as a recreation field for the young people of the epininunity. A committee has been named. and Len- nie courts and a soft -ball diamond are planned Trees will be ptnctieed from the department of agriculture to aid in beautifying of the property. Congratulations were extended by the family and n+toy "friends to Ales. J A. Turuhtte, of Arwood, who eelld bated bee 80th birthday on April 9 5 Roses and Pas t ry FLOUR $1.90 ONTARIO'.BRAN $1.45 SHORTS 1.65 A.C.B E E A K R Phone 5 BRUSSELS Stop r Look.A M a+ Listen r. d Ye who •have BATTERY trouble don't throw away your old baliterY --, use REV 1 V 0 the New Battery EleetrolY te. 'Makes' your OM. Battery work like new. ror Quarter the cost, Earl Anderson Distributor'' for HuronCounty, preSSels, P. 0,, Phone 154 Mrs, Turnbull still enjoys fairly' good health. Bouquets of floweie were re- ceived from a nuwber'of friends and congratulations and best wishes re. ceived from friends and relatives at Vancouver, 13, 0. ; Rockville, Minn..; California, Beameville, Toronto, Ham- ilton, London, Stratford and Shel- bourne. TURNBERRY Leaping .back to the landing from a flaming stairway in his home saved the life of William Adair, ex -reeve of Turn - berry Township, .in a fire- which de- stroyed his ,home One and a h"ahf ranee northeast of Wingham, late on Satur- day afternoon. Mr. Adair made his escape from the burning building by -an upstair window. The fire,, believed sto have been caused by a spark from - the chimney, occurred shortly after 5 p.m. pn Saturday. While some fueniture was saved from the lower floor, the fine drams house and most of its. contents were destroyed. The damage will range from $,2000 to $3,000 covered by only •$550 of in- surance held by Mr. Adele. Telephone calls to-Wingham (brought out scores in automobiles to help fight the flames, which at times •seriously threatened the barn and other outebuedings: A fortunate change of wind"probably zay ed them from also being involved In the fire. BLYTH The regular meeting of the Ladies' Aid, of the Blyth AVeithodist 'Church, was held recently when the following officers were elected: President, Mrs, R. Richmond; vice-ipresidexil Mrs. R Wightman; secretary, Mrs. Chellew; treasurer, Mrs. D. Fioody;w,parsonage cgmma'ttee, Mrs. R. Richmond, Mrs, E. Bender, Mrs, J. Huckstep, Mrs. S. H. Gidiey and Nies. G. M, Chambers, auditors, Mrs. W. H. McElroy and Mrs. S. Ceellew. The members of the'Blyth, W. C. T. U. held a successful "at home" recent- ly at the home of Mrs. John Armstrong, Nies. Telford gave a short account of the declaration of Geneva on whet a child has the right to expect 'from ids parents, and Ms. Slater gave an out line of the Travelers' Md Society. Mrs. S. Cumming and Mr2;` W. 'B. Hawkins contricuted Iwo fine vocal solos and Mrs. Duff gave a most interesting talk oil "Mothers' infuence ,iti the Horne, Sunday School, nubile School' and the World." At the coniclusfon of the meeting light refreshments were 'ser- ved, There passed Vaway last Friday morning; one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of this locality In the person of Charles Mc- Lelland, 'Phe deceased was born in Ireland 71 year ago, coming to Halt- om County with his parents when about ewe yeare old. He stayed there until about25 yehre old, when with Ilia paseiits. 10 moved to Belgrave, where They °petted a general store which he conducted until about 10 yeare ago, when they 1001 ed and moved to Blyth. Ho waevery highly thought -of by all the residents. He Was a very active Liberal and a stronte work - et of the Anglican Ohurch. He Wee never married anti lived with his sisters, Misses Matilda and Margaret McLelland, tvhn,. with their brother, Robert, of Denver, Colorado, survive. The funeral of the late 'Chao. llleOlel• land, Sunday aftermine. from the eesiden08 to Brandon's cemetery, 13e1. Onothe Reeve, .vas n (oflar ext ever can gg ,s hl Myth. The pallbearers were Al. SV, Telfer, of the Baek of Cemtneice ; Gro. ivicTaggnrt, of Watford ; J. 1I, R. Elliott, A. Robinson, and De. Kirk- by and J. Stewart of Belgrave. The teaselve talc casket Wad covered with floral tributee from the directnre nF Menne ial hall, Tritnity. Ohio eh, J. el. R, Elliott and the `Wilford family., DON'T DECEIVE YOUR WIFE A Farce in Three Acts Will be presented by members of St. John's• E/hutch, Hrueeele, iu the TOWN HALL BRUSSELS Friday Evening . April 24th Musical and Literary Selectione Program at 8 o'clock. Admission 85 and 20 cents. Everybody Invited The relatives present, besides the two sisters, were John Spence of Brant- ford, Mies 8penae of Toropto, Frank Spence and daughter of Goderich and Mise Wilson of Torobto. THe ser- vice was conducted by Rev. Flet B. Hawkine. during which he repeated Tennyson's "Orosetr,g the Bar," a great favorite with the late Mr. Mc- Clelland, EXETER Fire, which vbeoke out about 7 o'clock on Saturday evening complet- ely destroyed a barn on the farm bf George Jeffries, on the Themes toad, about two miles east of Exeter, Twenty-seven head of cattle and three horses were burred" to death, but neighbors, who were quickly on the scene were able to get out the hope and chickens, The lose will be $4000 or more, one-third of which is covered .by insurance. The flumes were first seen from the Armstrong from across the road. 51r. Jeffries was in the barn att the time operating a chopper. It is thought that the gasoline engine exhaust had gotten out of order and that a back•flre spark set fire to the straw stack. The flames spread so rapidly that little could be done. Two horses were brought out of the stable, but in their confusion return- ed to. their stalls and were burned. Within a few minutes of the raising- of the alarm over 150 motor care con. raining neighbors were on the scene. the Sabbath Day, Interesting for child- ren, " Roll Cali --"Same good books for children up to tee yeses of ate." Mrs John Adams wilt *leo givea demon.,t;ration .on Darnilig, Come and ring a friend. The closing 'meeting for the Sea- son of the Young People's Society was l held in the basement at the Presby-" feriae church, Monday evening. There was a large attendance, and a social time was enjoyed. SEAFORTH John Barron, an cid and highly re- spected resident of McKillop Township,• dropped dead on Saturday morning while assisting a 'neighbor to drive cat- tle to Walton. He had been• in his usual good healtb and: the end was quite unexpected. He had been a,resident of McKillop for nearly"dhree-quarters of a century, moving here when he was a year old from Northumberland Come ty, where he was born in 1851. He is survived by his widow, ,two sons and two daughters, Garnet, at home; Wil- liam, in Stratford; Mrs. Lone Elliott `of McKillop, and Mrs, .Earl E.'Oiuff, of Orillda. The funeral was held on Tues- day to the M'aitlantd Bank Cemetery. With startling suc1deness death cane to Mts. Robert B. Scott, of Heepurhey, who dropped dead at her home Settle - day evening •hnmediately upon hoer re, turn from dee home of her son, Robert, who lives a short disttence.from het own home, where she had gone to bor- row a garden tool. While there she appeared In the best of health and. Wats, She was borrf' in McKillop Township 77 years ego and had resided in this locality all her life. She is s ur- v.v d by her husband and sons Robert, Harpurhey, and one daughter,Mrs Mackay, of Renton, Man. WROXETER Robt. and hers. Bieck were Wingham visitors on Seethe', Miss Helen Howe, Toronto, spent last, week at the home of the Misses. Howe. Dr. 'Frank Allan, Toronto, spent several days math his parents, Geo. and Mrs. Alvan. Miss Eileen GersonFordavdch, was a recent visitor with 'her sister, Mrs, G. A, Wearring. Rev. A. A. and Mrs. Hates and Miss Ethel Holmes, 'Glintont yisited friends in the village lash' week. Win. H. Sanderson has returned from Toronto and we are pleased ,to note Is snuck improved In, health. and o iiNrank and Jim. a t ,Mins. 'Heron, Milbank, Mrs. Rutledge, Brampton, renewed ac- quaintances in the village on Thursday. Mrs. F; Morfoot and (toile daughter, left this week for their home at Al- ton, 111. Mrs, F. 'V, Dickson accom- panied them to Toronto. Alex Sanderson, son, of D. 0, and Mese Sanderson, •preached' in the Pres- byterian church Sunday evening. He left Monday for the West where he well Spend the next live months in the Mission Gelds. The'Aprll .meeting of The Woolen's ipsitltute will ye held et the home of Mrs. W. E, Harlewood, Thursday atter-. noon. Amid 30th, 'commencing at 3 o'clock. Two very I,nLsitruc(ttve and helpful papers wilt pe given by Mrs, A. McLeod and MOOS. A. I. Browny on "Herbs and Wild Flowensy •that are esefu1" tend "Suggestions ofr _leaking FORDWICH Thereehool board of Fordwich has awarded the contract for the new, continuation high school to Mr. Ackerman, of Harriston. T13ie will consist of a two -room wing added to the public school, and will be ready for occupancy on September 1. The high school has been established bete for two years, the work being carried on successfully in the basement of the Methodist church. MONCRIEFF. Work has stinted on the new 801x001. Mrs. Jas. McKay visited le Hamil- ton a few days. Miss Lauraine eleKey spent Good Friday with her parents here. Alex. Month, Stratford, spent the Easter week end with his friends here. Mies Annie lticTaggart, ,Seaforth; visited in the neighborhood during Easter week. Don't deceive your wife", present= ed by the Brussels Anglican people, here, dresy a good crowd and was much enjoyed by everyone who heard it. • Mrs. Leander Qole, who undertvent an operation in the Listowel Mem- orial Hospital, •is improving we are glad to state and will soon be horse again. The "Pie" Social given here by the Y. P. S. C. E, was quite a success and Dotted netted thein over 830.00.' The pro- ceeds go to the Armenian Relief Fund. The Y. P. are to be congrat- ulated on supporting such a worthy work, • Frank Harrison is holidaying in Uucle Sam's country at Fent, Michigan. Mrs. George, Mann and son, who have been visiting with Wiliam and Mrs. Mann on account of poor health since last August, will -return with Geo. Mann who came East for them, and also to visit his parents. Mrs. Mann is now enjoying good health. She is a daughter of Wm. and Mrs. Schnook formerly of this locality, but now of Flint, Mich. They go to their hone in Linder, Manitoba. 'l'+++'I+4'+''++4-F+feelefee++f'+4.+ Township, where they spent 20 years, at lest coming to the village to reside. ETHEL METHODIST CIRCUIT Special Service Sunday Ev'g After the sermon 100 Lantern Slides will be exhibited of Can- ada, China and .Japan, contrast-' ing century ago with to -day. The old fashioned hymn "There were ninety and nine" will be sung by Quartette with 10 betroth fullroolored slides to illustrate the music. No good seats promised after 6.45. ETHEL The Cheese factory is now running. M- J. Stemmed -spent the week -end with hie parents. Don't forget the Play, nt Union on Wednesday, entitled,: "An Old- fashioned mother". • Anyone having cows or hens on the streets will be fined from $1,90 to $10.- 00according to damage. Thomas and George Kerr attended the -funeral of the late Mrs. James Hawthorne at Millbank recently. bliss Viola Mitchell, Lietnwel, was a visitor' intown the end of the week. Mrs. P. N. Currie is able to be about again after having been laid up with an attack of tonsilitie, Miss Reita flastie, of Wingham, spent the Easter holiday with her grandparents. B. F. and Mrs Carr. Miss E. Fraser commenced her duties as assistant teacher here on Monday. We wish her the beet of success. The 1Vofuen's Institnte purpnee holding a sncial evening in their In- stitute room next. Tuesday evening April 28th. Games, music and lunch ie the program. Silver collection. Rev. Mr. Gilmour, of Atwood, will conduct the services in the Presby- terian church next Sunday afternoon at at 230 taking as his'Abject, "Chutch Union". The final Heald Meeting of this Con- fetence.Year will be held in the base. mentof Lhe . Ethel 'Methodist Church on Monday evening at eight o'clock. Connexiolal Funds stilted ba paid to Ohne. Cleaver before,thnt time. After the sermon Sunday evening, t about, 80 elides on Ou uad,t, Po and Japan China, a century ager will be shnivn in the Methodietchurch. So many have spoken kindly of the rotated set, „Thr Ninety and Nine", that these will be shown again. The Cantata presented by the Meth. odist°hob laetTuesday evening was very successful, $63 00 being realized The choir is very grateful to those who attended for their support. Fol- lowing is the progrnin :-Orchestra Rending. Mee Pinker; Choir, Parts 1, 2 and 8 ; Reading, Miss ^Kay ; Orchestrn ; Choir, Parts 4, 5 and 0 ;. Reading, ere. Parker • Ot•nheetra ; Choir, Parts 7, 8 and 0; Reading, Mies' McKay ; Orchestra ; Reading, Mrs, Parker ; Clinic, Parts 10 and 11; Speech, Rev. Shannon ; God save the King, The Cantata givenby the Ethel Methodist Choir nu Tuestinylast, was a great sweetie, ' and Mr, Currie, the 31ti lcal Dieeetee, deserves conferee. tendons,' The voices were well bat, anent,and the light �� And `Albedo was marked, Aire. Parker n r i3rns- most ma , settle gave some first class reeitetione and the same rented( applies to Vote est Burl Ina Melt ey, Molicrietf. The Rite's Orohestea matte its seecncl ap- pearance at Ethel and -wee ettthus. 1asticnlly received by the largo numb- ers preeett. Alt ogethet , the Can- tata trod progenitive! was one of the ►:est earn it ized events of the Bene011 in these peete,.and the • guilt of $05 00 was taken in. At the nlose Rev, Mr, Shannon Was asked by the Chid mien to snake a few remarks, He wee kind enough tri invite the Choir to Oratibrnnk on Tuesday evening hav- ing been meet t1+1..,1 t t ci"s e", by the 'Hltiers or that appolntineu1, Sacrament will be dispensed in the Presbyterian church on Sunday aft- ernoon, May 3rd. The Wonen's Institute wile hold a concert ou May 24th. Watch out for further particulars. Qbitye a few were at Oranbrook on Tuesday Eeening to hear the Sacred Cantata presented by the Ethel Meth- odist Choir. The Play, '•Don't deeelve your Wife', given by the members of the Brussels Anglican church, was well attended, There was touch laughter throughout the performance. which was given in the Township Hall, It was thought at one time that Me. Addy would choke, so great wae"his hilarity, THis play has proved so papillae through the country that it will be given in Brussels, Friday ev- euing, again. At Ethel, the proceeds were ,85552.15, The Roe's Orchestra also contributed to the enjoyment of the evening, which was brought Lo a happy ulose by a dainty lunch being served et Mrs. J. Ames' to all those who helped make the evening a suc- cess. The Women's Institute held their monthly meeting in the Institute room Iasi Thursday afternoon. There was a large attendance. After the business part of the meeting, Mrs. (Rev.) White favored with an excellent piano solo. Rev. Mr. Shan- non then gave a splendid address, his subject being, "Helping Boys and Girls find their life work". Mrs. W. Bremner gave a well prepared paper on, "Separate purses in the family". Rev. Mr. White was called on and gave a short talk on both subjects, which bad been taken up, White the collection was taken, Mrs. White again favored with a piano solo, which was much appreciated. The meeting closed with the singing of National Anthem and everyone felt that they hnd spent a very profitable afternoon. BELGRAVE The Womene Institute will meet on Tuesday, April 28th, at 2 30 p. w. in the O. 0 F. Hall. Old friends regretted to learn of the death of Chas. McClelland, formerly a merchant here, who died at hie home i❑ Blyth on Friday morning. The W. I. have purchased 3 more streetlamps f14r the use of the com- munity, added to the 8 already in place will brighten up the dark places. • A meeting of the Methodist con- gregation of Belgrave will meet next Alonday evening at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to he present. Tuesday evening, April 14th, n very successful Pie Social and Concert was held in the 0. 0. F. Hall under the aux ices of. Lhe Womene' Institute, p A plenteous supply cake sandwich and coffee was served by gaily dres- sed waitresses, followed by a first- class progra'itt rendered by loonl tal- ent with Rev. Mr. Moores as the hap - Pe cloth man for the evening. There was music by the Perdue Otehestra ; duets by Mee. Wade and Miss Van - clamp ; duets by Mrs. Olegg and Mise Antietam. ; instrumentals by Miss Maude Bell and Mrs. Rev, Moores readings by Mrs. Michie and Miss Edith Procter. The artiste cheerfully responded to the several encores. A` grand mothet'a dejll by 12 girls which was surely an Easter. Parade of fash- ions acme 50 years ago, and n Playette, "ales. Sullivtul'a Tea Party", were given, the leading characters being Mesdames Wheeler, SLnsdy, .McGill, Wheeler, McCrea, Geddes nod Wheel- er. The 'ridging of the National Anthem Ur oug ht the pleasant even- into a °lore, One of the oldest couples in the Bruce peninsulti, Adam and Mee. Hal - Utley,' are residents of this village. Air. Halliday is 01 and his wife :Is 81, Both are lisle and heatty and are err joying their latter yyentait1 petite and comfort. Mr. Halliday was born in 1831 In Dttmftioshire y&Meted eltd came to Qanada with' iris ;termite at the age of four. The jnurue (maitre - ed live weeks. The family first seitl•, 1 s n for half a• entut ed ,t Dumftie andto e y tolled to wrest a home from the forest wilderness. Mr, Halliday can rewem- ber nt the.nge of six, driving oxen ov- er the tough fields of their Dnmfrlee farts. At. the age of 30 elr, Halliday married Mise Robertson, of the 91h Concesriotl of Wawcrnosh, The fettled for a while fn Dumfries and Norwich and later moved to , MOl rla The Etallidey family 'consists of Iwo e(ine and daughters, most of them resident in the West. Mr, Halliday, foe a meat of his years is astaniehingly active. He raises the family vegetab- les and digs the garden Woolelf, He enys he feels yet as if he could handle a team amide a fair job of plowing, CRANBROOK A good audience was present et Knox ,cburch on Tuesday evening to hear the sacred Cantata presented by the Methodist choir of Ethel. Roe's church orchestra'was present and play- ed several selections, Mrs, Parker and Rev. A. M. Shannon ,gaye endings. The evenilrg was very enJoyable. GODER[CH The report of the hydro -electric power commission of Outarip for the year shows that the Geduld) district operated with a net surplus for the year of $5,097 96. an exceptionally creditable showing compared with other years. The services throughout the town and outlying districts have largely increased, bringing a demand from the local superintendent for more adequate transportation facil- ities for the hydro and water em- ployees. The local commission em - Towered the chairmen to act in the purchase after getting prices on motor trucks, GREY Seee-Ethel news for important evnts. Latest car out on the 12th is a Cord with "Niger" on a head. Dame humor says wedding bells will ring soon on the 2nd Con. Jno. Argo. of London, was a visitor at the home of Henry Hoover, 11th Oon. Sunday was a very stormy day, and few people in the country attended church, ' Henry Hoover, who just recently returned from his extended trip to California, has purchased a house in Blyth, and will take possession shortly. The Board Meeting will take place in the basement of the Ethel Metho- dist Ohurch on Monday next at 8 o'clock, All finances for theyear will then Geo. .heA. adjDuustend. bar is balding an Auc-. tion Sale of stock, implements and grain at Lot 15, Con, 8, on Friday May 5th. D. M. Scott will belthelAuc- tioneer, The Play entitled "An Old Fashion- ed Mother" will be given by the Trow- bridge friends at the Union Methodist Ohurch on Wednesday evening the 22nd instant. The Union orchestra will play between acts. Mrs. Benson Wheeler entertained a few of her friends to a Birthday party last Saturday. - A very pleasant time was spent playing croquet and other games. Mrs. F. 0, Leirsch and son, Harold, of Atwood, visited with Mrs. Wheeler for a few days last week. CARA OF THANKS-- We wish to ex- press our heartfelt thanks for the kindness and sympathy extended to us to the decent ilinese and death of wife and sister, Mrs. E. S. Dunbar. The flowers received during her ill- ness were beautiful and were touch appreciated, as were also the floral tributes placed on the casket. HtaSsANA,'SESTERS AND BROTHERS. W. H. KERR, Proprietor The DANCE of the Season you are dorcliflly melted to ;L ., dance, to be held. In the, OPERA HOUSE BRUSSELS friday Evening, May 1st WROXETER ORCliE,5TRA in Attenti'anee Gentlemen, $1,00 Everybody Welcome • Lunch Served, 'VETERAN OF WAR TAKES OWN LIFE MORRIS Same. and Mrs. McCall. ane sou and daughter, of Toronto, were visitors at Simpson :tic:a11'e, 7511 Con. Miss Jean 8. Ross of the Clinton Hos- pital Staff, spent the week -end with herparertts. Alex. and Mrs. Ross, 2nd line of Morris: An Administrator's - sale will be held at South half lot 15, Oon. 5th, on Wednesday. April 29th, when the es- tate and effects of the late William Miller will be offered for sale by D. M. Scotto Auctioneer, Full particu- lars may be read in advt. in another column. "Home Acres", the delete presented by she young people of Browntown, in Ebenezer ,church, on Friday evening, April th a.decideds c t 7 was suecess, The weatherntanwas 'n e1 o+ o kid 1 .1 n t g send a perfect night, and the church was f ted to 'the doors. Clara Agar, in the role of Miss W'hitmgn, took tile. part of the motherly old aunt to per- fection. Ethel Mathers /and Charlie Johnston, as Rose and John, niece ..nd nephew of Miss Whi!tm•an, took their parts with graceful ease and dignity. Melville Dennis, as David Holden, took the part of the handsiome young fann- er exceptionally well. Ethel Wardell and Walter Seliers in the roles of°Hel- e* Dalton .and Wilfred clay, gave the audience a .glimpse of swell New York society. Owing to the illness of Char- lie Bosman, Walter Sellers also took the part 0f Jim Ferguson, the crook, and did it very well indeed. Ettie Ag- ar as Miss Rickett, took perfectly the part of the village dressmaker and gos- sip. The s'h'outs of lamgh,ter showed how keenly fhe audience appreciated Iter dry humour and witty speeches. And last but not .least, Verna Dennis, as Lib, the little Fresh -Air girl, and ]larold Thomas as Eisoch, the chore boy, kept the whole crowd in gales of laughter from start to finish -with their saucy speeches and harem -swam actions. 'fhe orchestra suipplied ex- cellcnt music between acts. Those who saw the play say unhesltatingly that it is one of the best they have seen anywhere, and the young people 0f Browntown are cer.teindy to be eon- gratuetted on their excellent perform- ;trace. First Practice. Brusse&<s Football Club nviill ,hold its 'first official peaotled on Friday,, April 24, at 6.30 p.m. All pareyeskedito atteadm place on the tea Henry Sheppard of Elma,' Com- uiits Suicide; Suffered from Sunstroke Effects Heieey ShePPaid aged 46,a war veteran, committed suicide on There - day last by shooting himself with a shotgun. There was no inquest and the funeral was held on Setterday. The fatality occurred early in the morning between 5 and 6 o'clock. Mr. Sheppard, who lived with Austin Whitfield, of the 12th Concession of Elmer, loaded a shotgun and going outside the house shot himself in the head. Coroner Dr, D• A.. Kidd, of Atwood, was called .to the scene, and after viewing the body and taking the ev- idence of the family, decided that it Was 1101 uecessary ttiohold an inquest. It is thought that Ole rash act was committed during a mental disturb-' ante, traceable to a sunstroke, which' Sheppard received while in India. Mr. Sheppard had served the empire in the great war and also in the: South African war besides seeing con- siderable service in India, The late Mr. Sheppard wasnot mar- ried and is survived by two brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Whitfield, • of Erma ; and a sister and a.:brother in England, and a brother',in Australia. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon, Rev. A. 0 Capper; of Mil- verton, having charge of the service. Interment was made at Trinity church cemetery. The pall -bearers were : W. A. Gray, Henry Seelhoff, William Buchanan, Henry Whitfield, Howard Whitfield and Charles Struthers. Brussels Public School Report ROOM III Sit. III-Examiued in Comp., Oral and Written, Arith., Sp,, Geog., Hist., Lit., Writing. Those maiked * miss- ed exam. Al Downing 90 G Burgess 69. L Walker 87 A McCracken 68 J White 87 D Rutledge 67 3 Caldwell 86 *H Whittard 64 3 Hamilton 76 3 Kernagltan . 62 D Hemingway 74 el Thompson 48. V Fox 72 L Harkness 44 Al Ernie 71 JeteIII-Examined inRygiene, Sp., Geog., Hist., Lit., Comp., Oral and Written Arith., Writing: 0 Walker 98 E Dennison 64 B Yoileck 90 eG Jester 63 Al Hamilton 87 M Roe 63 M Sehwadron 86 V Pope 59 D Wheeler 82 G Pawson 58 Douglas 79 "R Fan ow 68 .Jim Ken' 70 G Tbuell 58 SYolleck 69 J McDowell' 58 S Burchill 68 F Edwards 46' N Thompson 67 H \Vhittard 45 E Riley[ 67 W Chnm Lion h R Fox 85 M. E. McNeil, Teacher, ROOM TI SENIORS- D Jeater 88.7 J Little 73.8 M Bryan 88.1 J 1)autledge 72.1 G Wheeler 87.8 A Pope 70 Al Logan 86.9 Al McDowell 68.7 el lvleQuarrie 85 2 11 Bryan 66,6 E Ennis 81.4 \V J Rutledge 66,1 P Bryan 77,8 L Gaynor 60.9 F Pollard 74.7 S Lowe' 56,1 L Kerr 74.3 Jaxaosue- R Wilson 77.6 18 Farrow 56.1 " 3 Caldwell 75.1 13 Bolt 52,3 311H oenders n 71.2 le Heist 48,1 F Burchill 64 7 W Edwards 47.2 S Wilson 56,7 *J Ritehle 81,5 MANE YEANDLE, Teacher, PRIMARY STB -Examined in Arith,, Spell., Read„ Dap, and Daily Work : 1) Ferguson 91 .1 Riley 85 D McRae 90 el Henderson 82 L Hicks 88 I Riley 80 W McNair. 85 H Douglas 75 4TH -Examined in same aubjeots B Palmer 90 13 Hicks 75 V (Pox 88 , W Heist 70 L Kernaglian 87 11 McQuarrie 68 3 Farrow 84 13nD,-Excellent-J eleVettie, Good -AI Edwards, N Rutledge. 2ND.-llxeellent-B Galbraith, J Baeker, Met), Lowry, 0 Plutn, H vel- leck, 1sT.-1$xcelletit--•Al llryane, M Gooti-J letterset.. N 'tweeter.. Xing. le, 18001148AN, 'lneaeher.