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The Brussels Post, 1912-6-13, Page 1' • 1 rit VOL, 40 NO. 5o BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, yUNE 13, 1912 W. H. KERR, Frof5?ielsor New Advertisements Ohelntost- B. Wool ant d- ing Bros. Pigs sol -John Lowe. Money lost -W.10 Sanders. Teuolror Wanted -Harry W e ar eu-Partnere' Inetitute.The Hart8 Shoe -ID. O. Danford. . 3xsh ixt c x J Blyth • Rev. George Jewitt will succeed Rev. Mr. Fear as pastor of the Me.th°. dist church. The latter wilt be stationed at Highgate for the corning pastoral term. The annual meeting of Blyth Rural Telephone Co. was held Thursday afternoon of this week. There are about 400 'phones on the circuit now and good service. is rendered. Mrs. Wm. Jackson is back from Pontiac, Mich„ where she atleuded the funeral of her sister-in-law. The 5 weeks' old baby slaughter, Eleanor, is being cared for by al re. Jackson at their home here and is doing well. The funeral of Mrs. F. Richardson was held last week to the Bluevale eetnetery. Besides her husband, Alts. .Richardson leaves one brother and two sisters. Deceased was 66 years old and died on Thursday after an ill- ness extending over some time. Rev. Mr. Hare, of Arkoma, occupied the pulpit of St. Andrew's church last Sunday and preached two very good sermons. At the evening service there was a very large congregation on ac- count of Rev. Mr. Fear, being absent At the evening service Rev. Mr. Pearcy, of Lontlesbovo, interior Moderator, read a letter from the Clerk of the presbytery, declaring the pulpit vacant. Next Sunday Rev. Mr, McKay, of Tharnesfnrd, will preach in the Presbyterian church. Belgrave Aaemrol4 SALs or Cows.- On June 140, at I p. m.. at Hill's Hotel, Belgravia, n oar loud of eowe and young cattle will be sold by auction. J. J. Shannon Prop., Thos. Brown, Ana. Additional Belgrave news may be read on page 4 of this issue. GRAND GARDEN PARTY.— A. grand Garden Party will be held under the auspices of Trinity church, Belgrave, on Thursday evg. Jane 27th, 1912 at the spacious grounds of W. G. .Nicholson, 4th Line, Morris. Supper :served from O to 8 o'clock. A first - (class program will be supplied by 'Rev. E. H. Oroly, 13. A., of Wingham ; 1F. H. Gilroy, Brussels ; Jno. Melville, ILondesboro' ; Jas. 'Taylor, Belgrave, rand others. The well known \Ving- iham Band has been secured for the 'evening. Refreshment booth will al- so be on the grounds. Don't miss the Garden Party of the season. Come with the crowd and have an A 1 time, This will be the eighth Garden Party held at Mr. Nicholson' one f the Gila will ben end he says t Y biggest,t and best of the series. Firm tVGE— net Sabbath theven- ing the service in the Methodist church was 0 moat interesting one, the address being given by Miss Well - wood, of \'Vinghatn, who is home from China on furlough. "'1'he entrance of Thy word giveth light" was the scripture chosen and many interesting incidents and hints were given and as wider interest in the'Woman's Mis- sionary Society urged. The service in the Presbyterian church was with- drawn and Bev. Mr. Ferguson pastor or that chinch assisted in the service. Rev. Alt'. Deviant was at St. Thomas attending Conference. There was a full house and Miss Wellwood will be heartily welcomed back to Belgrave. Moncriefr Fuiton's school picnic is slated for Friday, June 28th. Keep the date clear. The frequent shower's greatly de- lays ram work by keeping the land unfit for work. Are you going to the military camp next Monday at Goder'ich P If sn get particulars from Col. Sergeant Mc- Kinnon, Telephone No. 348. GARDEN PARTY.— Arrangements at e being made for holding a Garden Party ori the church and school grounds on Tuesday evening, June 25th. Broadhageu Band will l:e in at- tendance and a good program provid- ed besides. For further particulars see bills. Wroxeter Jno. Stewart left for Sarnia on Tuesday. Jno. Moffatt, of Peterbo' spent last week at his home in Toenberry. Mrs. McKee, of`Fordwich, is the guest of her niece, Mrs. Harry Brawn. James and Mrs. Allan returned on Monday from a visit with relatives at Galt. Rev. Mr. McKay, of Kincardine, oc- cupied the pulpit in the Presbyterian church on Sunday. C. and Mrs. Cook motored from tlensall on Sunday and spent the day with relatives here. Hiss Agnes Black, of Toronto, is spending a three weeks' vacation with her parents Robt. and Mrs. Black. Norman Harris and bride, of Cham- berlain, Sask., are visiting the foru,er's mother, Mrs. Geo. Harris. Norman Henning, of Chicago, was the guest of his parents, B. and Mrs. Henning, several clays of this week. At a meeting of the congregation of the Presbyterian church, held on Monday afternoon, it was decided to extend an invitation to the Rev. Mr. Wesley, of Sunderland, to become their pastor. service Rrove,the real quality Y of the leather' and 11 .' workmanship Cr\V-he HARTTA R hoe THE HARTT;ROOT & SHOE CO. . 'I IltDERIC ION. N.H. 1.11111 fn "Canadp'e Best Shoemahers Sold only by E. C. DUNFORE T2ailbw:e.ndGents' ,. Furnisher, , Brussels Rev. Mr. Oollie spent part of last week attending Conference in St, Thomas. Rev.Mi. Lackl nd has been r ollsashe r'n �dto auceeetl Al Collis a ) )I 4t pl ' asks off lc • ) a year. Walton James Lawson, 8th line, Morris, is having his barn enlarged incl unproved the He is determined to havebest that's going. The walls of the basement for the now church are well on .tnwartl com- pletion and the brick %votk Will be hustled tilos to. Rev. S. 0, Edmunds, B. D., will be the Methodist parson for the next term at "Walton, encceeding Rev. Mr. Lackland who goes to Wroxeter. The changes will be made for 1st Sabbath of July. 30 excursionists took in the excur- sion to Guelph last Saturday. One will run from Brussels on Saturday, 22nd, by special train. Return fare good to roue back Monday on any regular train, is only $1.25. It is a popular outing. Bluevale Rev. and knits. West visited at Molesworth manse on Friday last. Mr. West conducted the preparatory services to the Communion there. Women's Institute will meet here next Tuesday in the Foresters' Hall, at2.30,p. rn, Mies M. McMurchie, of Harriston, will deliver addresses. There should be gond attendance. Rev. and Alt's, West are visiting in Hamilton and Woodstock this week Mr. West will attend High Court of the Canadian Order of Foresters, of which he is High Chaplain. • Rev. Me. Cooke was called home from Conference at St. Thomas last Monday to conduct the funeral of the late Mrs. Joel Sellers, of Morris, who was a member at Browntown.. The Garden Party on 10th inst., by Knox church congregation promises in one of the best they have given.. Tea served from to 8 p. m. Wing - ham Citizens band will be present and a gond musical and literary program will be rendered. To GuELPH.—Saturday of next week a special train will convey excu1sion- ists to the Model Farm at Guelph, which is always a delightful outing. Return fare frnm Blitevale, good to come back Monday, is only $1,50. Train will leave at 7.47 a. m. and 7 p. 01. is the bout set for the return trip From the Royal City. ley, Marjory McLean, a beautiful little maid was flower girl. She wore I carried a dress of pink silk and t {l ca te< a4 1 boquetof sweet peas. Thewedding breakfast wa4s served immediately Hr ed after the ceremony at the horse o the bride's parents. Alderman Mor- 6Lt, of Calgary, was toastmaster. The health of Dr. and Mrs, Bi•yans was propotted by Mr, Pearson and re- sponded to by Dr. Bryans, The gift of the gr•oont to the bride was a neck- lace of peridots and pearls. The bride also received a piano from her father and her brother Russell and many beautiful gifts from friends through- out the province. Dr. and Mrs. llryans left for Calgary Wednesday night and will spend a month in On- tario before returning to Carmangay. Londesboro' Miss E. Adams. of Chicago, is home for a week's holidays. Mrs. J. W. Tamblyn and Mrs. Jas. l'islie are visiting their sister, Mrs. J. D. Anslie, of Leamington. Hullett'Township Council is putting in a number of galvanized iron eel- vetts this season, which are received from Guelph. J. Jenlcins occupied the pulpit in the Methodist church both morning and evening services in the absence of Rev. J. H. Osterhout, who was at- tending Conference. Mrs, William Longmans, who had her limb fractured in a runaway re- cently when the horse became fright- ened by a cat leaping on its back, had to undergo an operation Sunday, and .had her foot amputated half -way be- tween the ankle and the knee. The operation was a direct resslt of the accident. The funeral of Mrs. Wm. Vadden, who died Friday evening after a pro- longed illness of several months from heart trouble, was held o1 Monday, Rev. J. H. Osterhout conducted the service at the house at 2 p. m., after which interment was made in Landes - bolo cemetery. Mrs. Vadden leaves her mother, husband, four sons, 'Wes- ley, Joseph, John artd Charles, and font. daughters, Mabel. Gertie, Mary and Grace, all at home. Jamestown Several from this locality will go to Detroit on the Greyhonud excursion on Friday. Next Sabbath eveningRobt. McKay will 4sonduct the service in Victoria, Hall. R. A. Peyne, of Brussels, offi- ciated last Sunday evening and gave an interesting :address. Farmer's excursion tolGuelph Model Farm Saturday 22nd inst. Train -leaves Brussels at 8.05 a. m. and re ;turn fare is $1.25 good to come back, the following Monday if you wish to; stay. • Wednesday of this week Will. Mc- Donald, brother to our Postmaster, and Miss Jennie Snell were united in marriage and will make their home here. Oougratulatious. Further re - ,port next. week. SHowER.—Last, Saturday evening about 30 young people assembled at Victoria Hall and treated Miss Jennie Snell, one of our popular young ladies to a nni'4eeUaneons shower, prior to her wedding on Wednesday. A pleas- ing feature was the presentation of ac dozen silver spoons by her Sun- day School class. Miss Alma King read a suitable address and Miss Mary Foi'dest presented the gift in behalf of the class, An appropriate reply was made by the recipient. A most enjoy- able time was spent by all and other young people are looking forward to the time when they will also be eli- gible fora "shower." PRETTY WEDDING.—"Bli n kbonnie" Vann, Tm'ubsrty, the home of David and Ales. Moffatt, on Wednesday of last week was the soeue of as pretty wedding when Jessie, these eldest d welder, became Lhe wife of Cloys Higgins. Al 4 til) In the strains of the wedding Inrush fn nun Meedelssohn, played byaln s Ritchie, of Wroxeter, the utile entered the p;w'lo•, leaning on the 141vt or het father, and took her stand beside the groom, beneath an arch r.f myrtle, smilax and lily of the valley. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L. Perrin, of Moorefield, The bride was becomingly :attired in a gown of creaut satin striped voille, trimmed with lace and pearl beading and wearing it veil of tulle, caught with Lilies of the Valley and carrying a sheaf of roses and carnations. After congratulations about 126 guests sat down to a sumptuous lunch. The evening was spent in music and. dancing. Mr, and Alt's. Higgins will resides an the groom's flee farts near by and commence min vied life with many good wishes. Guests were pres- ent from Clinton, Ridgetowil, Wrox- eter, Wingham, Moorefield and Mt.. Fon est. BRYANS SHOULDICE.— The. Morn- ing Albet'ta'n, of Calgary, gives the 'following lnt,teslingl{ note :--A very pretty wevldieg took place at the home of D. F. Shonldk'e, Oaartnangay, on Wednesday, June 5i h, The bride was Illabelle Lnclla, the only daugh- ter of Ali'. and Mrs, Shonklice, well known in Calgary, halving resided there Until about two years ago. The groon was Dr. W. E. B yit ns, popular and progressive young lil)ysician of the town of Carmangray. e'. Rebs. Pearson, 13. A,,, of Recl Doer. It life long friend of th, Br9 ans o n performed Ills eerem t y, The wed- ding took place in the Caemangay Methodist ohm'cli, at 10 o'clock. Mies Lanza Munroe, of Calgary, played the Wedding March. The bride was beautifully gowned in dtttchess satin and Weee a veil with lilies of the Val - Grey Several Greyites expect to take in rhe excursion to Detroit Friday of this week, going by boat from Gode- rich. Township Connell on Monday, 24th inst. It will also be Court of Revision on the Smillie and Grant drain By -Laws. SECTION Pic-tem.—The annual picnic of S. S. No. 3 will be held in A. Bish- op's grove 8th can„ on the afternoon' of Friday, June 28111. A lively tirne is promised. The arrangements of the past year's will be followed. R. ROSE DEAD.—Au old and well known resident of this locality died Wednesday night in the person of Robert Rose. He was 92 years of age. Funeral will take place to Kinburn Saturday morning leaving at 9 o'- clock. SooxaL.—The annual June social of the W. M., S. of Union church will be held on Friday evening, Jnue 14th. A good program of music and recita- tions by local and outside talent is being prepared. Rev: Moorehouse, of Monkton, will deliver the address. He is well worth hearing. Refresh- ments will be served at the close of the pregran). All are cordially in- vited to COnMO and spend an evening which will be both pleasant amd profitable. The pastor, Rev. Mr. Wren, will occupy the chair. Roll of money lost last Monday be- tween the bridge and G. T. R., con- taining 350 or , 00 The finder willbe tiT) Tn g i rewarded returning 1e suitably lean 1 d bytet 1 tl Y 6 Ethel. money to \V. E. SANDERS, Ethel. Excursion to the Model Farm on Saturday, June 22nd, by special train leavingEthel at 8.20 a. m. Return ticket 31,15 good to come back on any regular train Monday. A good crowd will likely attend from tills locality. No goals were scored at the Foot Ball mateh hast Saturday evening despite many strenuous attempts and close calls. Saturday evening of this week representatives of the Metho- dist and Presbyterian youth will play another game. TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.— On Friday, 21st inst., a meeting of all in- terested in the cause of Temperance in Grey township will be held in the Town Hall Ethel, at 2.30 o'clock, to arrange for a local Option campaign next January in case of an attempt to repeal the present By -Law. A large attendance is requested, ladies as well as gentlemen cordially invited. Thos. Strachan is President for the township. Ethel Jack Slemmon is away to Toronto this week attending the wedding of a friend. Yon want- to watch out Jack. On Wednesday June 26th the Y. M. 13. 0. and the choir of the Methodist church will hold aConcert at which a good program will be given. Watch for the bills. The annual Sabbath School plc -sic under the :auspices of the Presbyterian Sunday School will he held in the Jackson grove on Doninion Day. A good prcgratn of sports will be pi'o- vitled. Ladies who desire seals in the aaarinle next Wednesday afternoon to driveto the Woman's Institute meet- ing at Jamestown should hand in their names to T. Vodden itt an early date. Rig leaves at 12 o'clock, The members of Court Ethel, No. 1,75, I. 0. 0. F. will attend service at the Methodist chum') on Sunday evening, June 161b. Members will please sleet at their hall at 6.30 o'clock sharp so as to march to the church. Rev. Mr. Wren will preach. At the annual meeting of Knox church Sabbath School cheering re- ports were presented. J. K. Brown was re-ele.cted Superintendent; S. Campbell assistant ; Miss Stella Dun- bar Sec.-Treas. A Young Men's r Bible a la.swillbeot; organized. ORANGE SERMON,— Sabbath after- noon, June. 23rd, Rev. D. 13. McRae will: preach the annual sermon to Ethel L. 0. L. No. 681, at 2.30 o'clock, in the Presbyterian church, Mernbeis ate requested to attend and visiting brethren will be cordially welcomed. SoRooL REPortT,—Following is the report of the Junior Department of Ethel Public School for the month of May ;—Se. II—Willie Dane, Alice Ecknnier, Verna McCall, Islay Vociclen, Bet tha Cole, Quest Dobson, Bernice Cole, Clifford Ferguson, Marjo) ie Thompson. Jr, II—George McKee, Edwin Kreuter, Isuta Mitchell, .Leslie Pollard, Ella Mitchell, Blake Rowlett. Part II—Ethel' Thom pson, Lily Sand- ers, Willie Woods, iV ar aret McDon- ald, Rhea MoLelland, Lloyd Dunbar. Sr. I—Mervin Eckuser, M rile Mc- Kee, Willie Mitchell. ' JryI—Ruby Cleaver, Eddie Gill, Susie Rowland, Walker Mitchell, Muriel Welsh, An. nie Woods, Nellie Engler, Everett Wright, CUit16TEN A IDnatt STON, Teacher, Cranbrook • Mrs. John Hunter and daughter, Miss Emma, were visiting friends in Logan last Sunday. F. Radditz took the. service in -the Brussels Methodist church last Sab- bath morning and Rev. Mr. McRae in the evening. Cranbrook Foresters' Court will bold their next meeting on Friday evening 21st inst., owing to the Fulton school plc-nie on the 28th. Walter Miller, of Brussels, earthed to Ssrattfoz•d on Sunday with A. Reymann, A. and Mrs. Helm, Misses Viola Long and Mayme Cameron. Last week Miss Myrtle, daughter of A. and Mrs. McDonald Oranbrook, was united in marriage at Saskatoon to Jno. Mooney. a former Brusselite, and son of Gordon Mooney. Ohne. Alderson and daughters, Misses Lucy and Gertie, spent Sunday in Listowel with Henry and Mrs. ()atter. Miss Lucy will remain in Listowel for a time and also visit relatives in Stratford before return- ing. The popular Excursion to Guelph Model Farm is billed for Saturday, 22nd inst., tickets good to come home the following Monday. Special train will Y'un on Saturday leaving Brussels at 8.05 and Ethel at 8.20 a. m. Tickets are 31.25 from Brussels and 31.15 from Ethel. Children under 12 years will be half fare. This makes a fine outing and the extended time gives a chance to visit friends further East. Morns Township Council will meet next Monday. Miss Irwin is a welcome visitor with her sister, All's, W. H. Ferguson, 5th line. She is home on furlough frotn the Object mission field and tells many interesting stories of the work there. Di'. Frank and Mrs. Lambie and daughter, of Midland, Mich„ were here last Saturday .sttending the Hamilton—Demean wedding. They are old friends of the bride. Inspector Geo. Caldbick and Jno. Martin, of Cobalt, were calling on old friends here during the past week. The latter suffered a heavy loss by the recent fire in the tnining town. Keep Saturday, June 22nd clear for the annual Excursion to Guelph Model Farm. Special train will leave Bluevale at 7.47 and Brussels at 8.05. Return ticket good to come back on Monday are $1.50 from Biuevale and 31.25 from Brussels with 4 fare to children under 12. Talce the trip GOOD OATTLE.—Last Monday Thos. Miller, 6th line, delivered three 3 year old steers to W. Jewitt, of Brussels, for shipment that weighed 4050 pounds. Mr. Miller received 74 cents per pound or 3303.75 for the three head. It was a steep price but they were prince animals. DANDY TEAM SOLD.—Nearly every- body for miles round has heard of the fine span of grey geldings owned by Alex. McLanchlin, 14 miles North of Brussels. He had been chased for months by buyers but the bids of 3600, $700, 3850.00 were of no avail but last week George Shaw, buying for Winnipeg came along and captur- ed the span. The horses are 5 and 6 years old respectively and weighed 40 taut., with the harness nn them. Mac. delivered the team at Wingham, on Saturday, Two years ago he sold a span of blacks for $500 and he says he Is after another team of colts that may beat thou all. Sandy is quite a horseman) and knows haw to fit them no in a manner that few can excel. The grays were a dandy team and for them he got a dandy price. HYMENEAL.— The home of James aocl Mrs. Duncan, 4th line, Morris, was the scene of a pretty wedding Saturday, June 815, at 11 o'clock, when their only daughter, Miss Gertrude Pearl, was united in mar- riage to Nesbitt George Hamilton, of Atwood. Rev. A. 0. Wishart per- fnt reed the ceremony in the presence of 45 guests. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful rostutne of oriental Iaee over cream Duchess satin. Het veil was prettily arranged to cap effect with Lily of the valley. She carried a bride's book. -James D. Duncan, nephew of the bride, acting as page, carried cream roses. The bride, who is a very popular young lady, received many beautiful and useful presents trent relatives and friends, including a well filled purse frotn her father, After dinner the young couple left, amid showers of con ettlr touring to f +1ntomnbkle en route of Listowel bya r, e To•ortto, the bride wearing a navy blue tailored writ with hat to match. Guests were present from Lindsay, Mitchell, Midland, Mich., Atwood, Ctanbrook and Brussels. MI% and Mrs, Hamilton tern make their hohie on the groom's fine farm near Ala wood, where they commence married life with the beet wishes of a wide 0uc friends. ''le of eB — BY-1,Aw CARRIED.TIle Bridge By - Law carried last Saturday by 149 to 24. Official figures are not to hand but vote pollewas very small con- sidering the importance of the question. ENTERED INTO REST.— Friday of last week Elizabeth Hodder, relict of the late Joel Sellers, North 4 Lot 20, Con 3, passed away in her 0711t year. She had been ill since May and poorly for the past few years with diabetic but was only in bed from the Tuesday prior to her demise. Funeral took place Monday afternoon to Brussels cemetery, Rev. Mr. Cook conducting the service. Mrs. 'Sellers was born in Devonshire, England, and carne to Canada when 3 year's olcl, snaking her home at Goderich. About 60 years ago deceased cause to Morris and mar- ried the late Joel Sellers when 18 years of age. The surviving children are Eli, in Sask., Joseph J. on the hoinestead, Mrs. Wrn. Woodrow, in Saskatchewan, and Misses Jennie and Nellie at hone. Two brothers of Mrs. Sellers, Wm. and Eli Hodder live at Chicago and Wyoming respectively. Mr. Sellets died Oct. 8, 1908. Mrs. Sellers was an industrious, kindly person and a great lover of flowers and gardening. The bereaved have the sympathy of the community. INSPECTOR CALDBICS MAY LAND PLIIM.—Last Saturday's Toronto News says of a former well known Pilorrisite :—There is a lively demand for the new positions to be created in connection with the new judicial dis- trict of Temiskatniug and there is con- siderable rivalry between the candi- dates for the various appointments. Among the positions to be filled is that of Sheriff, for which there are three applicants. The most promin- ent of these is Inspector George Caldbick, of Cobalt, who is in Toron- to to -day conferring it is understood with the authorities in Queen Park in connection with the appointment. Inspector Caldbick is a graduate of the Toronto force going to Cobalt in 19055 from Toronto. At the time of his arrival in the Silver City, he was the only police officer North of North Bay and during the early days of the Cobalt camp kept order in a manner which won him the esteem of every- one in that section. Hie duties as In- spector include all that territory North of the Bay on the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway and East and West on the Transcontinent- al. Last year he had charge of the entire Northern part of Ontario. If he receives the appointment it is rumored that Provincial Officer John MacKay, who has served several years under Inspector Oaldbick in Cobalt, will be his successor as bead over the large district which the Inspector now superintends, Mr. McKay is a cap- able officer and his appointment in the event of a vacancy would be very popular in New Ontario. GOLDEN WEDDING OF B. AND MBS, GERDY terute. Both be and Mrs, Gerry allied; themselves with the Methodist thumb in its early days and on the I of U) 1.1 itetlder a (ficial Board, the S o t p B ai , 1 Y the Sabbath School; the leadershipsl i of blr. the choir, class leaden', etc„ Gerry rendered highly appreciated service while Mrs. Gerry was always alert to do her share in the various departments open to ladies. Mr. Gerry is a Uoueervative in poli- tics and has officially and otherwise held a prominent place in the councils of the party. In his earlier years his name was frequently mentioned as likely timber for parlia- mentary honors. For overfifty years he has been connected with the Orange Order and was the first Go, Master in North Huron, hold- ing the office for 9 years and then re- signing to make room for others. An Orange procession minus B. Gerry would be almost unthought of as he has always been a hustler when King William has any doings. After the Iapse of 50 years Mr. Gerry is actively engaged in church and Sabbath School affairs and is a generous contributor to the finances, No one would think halted turned his 78t11 birthday last January to see him busied in every day work, plying the piscatorial art or showing the young folk how to cut capers on the skating rink or baseball field. A host of friends both East and West congra- tulated Ma'. and Mrs. Gerry on attain- ing their fiftieth wedding anniversary and wish them increasing happiness as the evening of life draws on. Brussels Council MARRIED Gr5RRY-4.18nL)11GE.—At the Methodist Par- sonage, on June 8th, 1862, by Rev. Thos. Robson, Mr. Ben Gerry to Miss Emma E. daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Prank Fish- leigh, all of Brussels, A most enjoyable celebration was held here recently at the home of 13. and ars. Gerry, in honor of the 50th anniversary of their wedding, Mrs. Marshall Worth, of Vegerville, Alta„ sister of Mrs. Gerry and a former resident of Brussels, came for a visit and it was thought a fitting time to invite a company of old friends in the home tew knowing that the occasion marked so important an event, until the fahlwas made known on arrival, After a splendid banquet had been en- joyed an adjournment was_made from the dining room to the parlor, where an impromptu program of vocal and instrumental music was rendered by W. H. and Mrs. Willis, of Wingham, (Mrs. Willis being a daughter of the home.), Miss Alta Pryne, Miss Ring- ston and the eonpany, that was touch appreciated. The health of the genial hest and hostess was proposed and felicitous addresses ware given by Messrs. Bailey, Leathet'dale, Willis and Kerr and Mesdames Oaten and Worth. These weremost appropriate. ly responded to by Mr, and Mrs. Gerry. The matiitnonial knot was tied 50 yeate ago at the Methodist Parsonage Elizabeth street, Brussels, by Rev. Thos, Robson, Methodist minister of Brussels, and Mr. Gerry took his youthful bride, whose maiden name was Miss Emma E. Fishleigh, to what is now a portion of the same house at the cornet of Mill and John streets, in Ai he have continuous) resided. fter following the trade of continuously and contractor for several years, Mr, Gorey embarked in the tinware and hardware business and by close ap- plication and careful management, he developed a large and permanent trade. Out of five sons who grew to manhood, four followed in the foot- steps of their father in business. A. H. V. Gerry, Indian Head, Sask. ; N: 13., Bert and Ira, in Fort William and N. F. in Brussels, who succeeded Mr. Gerry sr., When he decided to retire. The datighters are M1s, W. H. Willis, Wingham and Miss Thurso at home, Ri'. Gerry is an Englishman by birth, Devonshire being his native heath. He came to Oaneda when 16 Years of age, ntivin :Time 10th, 1$10 and after a sojourn 111 B wma nvklle locality for a time, came Westward and located at Brussels over 53 years ago and has remained' n, valuable citizen ever since, taking an -active in- terest in village affaa;rs and occupying a seat at the Council Bottdfor aev'ra The village Council met Monday evening. Reeve Leckie in the chair and Councillors Dames, Muldoon and' McGuire present. Minutes of last Council meeting read and passed. Accounts wete pre- sented as follows :— J. Kernagban, work on street,...$ 60 R. Oliver, salary 37 50 T. Newsome, work on bridge7 45 Fire Co. test of engine .. 15 00 John Long, Assessor's salary50 00 Moved by A. McGuire, seconded by G. Muldoon, that accounts be paid. Carried. Weighmaster Oliver repotted re- ceipts of scales to be 330.45 for May. By -Law No. 1, 1012, was read con- cerning a proposed drain on John and King streets, the necessary nutriber of people signing for it. John Roger, O. L. S., of Mitchell, was appointed. Engineer. By -Law No. 2, 1912, dividing the corporation into two polling sub.divi- sious, instead of three, Mi11 street be- ing the dividing line and polls at Town Hall and Public Library, was read and passed. 'render of H. Kirkby for the con- struction of Fishleigh street drain was read and laid over for a week after considerable discussion as estimate for ' the job is about 3500 lower than any tender. The names of 9 bicycle riders who violated the law by riding on side- walks were presented and the prob. abilities are they will be asked to ap- pear before the Reeve. Boys running waggons by the one foot process will else be stopped on blain street owiug to the danger of frightening horses. Council then adjotuned to meet in a week. At the Court of Revision the same evening the only appeal was that of Alex. Ellis, Queen street, who claimed iris assessment of $1000 was too high. After comparing it with other prop- erties, on motion of Councillors Dames and McGuire the appeal was dismis- sed and the Court closed. Wm. Miller asked to have a female dog struck off as it was dead. As no ap- peal was entered in time no action was taken. ' Church Chimes Rev. Mr. Cameron is at London this week attending the Anglican Synod. Last Sabbath Rev. A. C. Wishart took as his text at tine morning service Acts 4, Iq 2O and in the evening.._, his topic was "The bitter waters street- eued." Tee ministrations of Rev. Prof, Wright, of Buren College, London, were received with much acceptance by St lohu's church congregation last Sunday. Monday evening of next week a literary program will be given at the Ep. worth League, "An evening with Van Dyke." A musical programs will also be rendered. Everybody welcomed. The question of immediate organic union between the Presbyterian, Metho- dist and Congregational church was strongly urged by speakers at the Presbyterian Assembly meeting at Ed - mouton. Rev. W. E, Kerr, who has been the Methodist pastor at Tillsonburg for the past svea s hes been p laced at the tw) of Welland for the coming term, he and Rev. J, il, McBaln exchanging stations. Rev. S. J. All;u, a former pastor of the Methodist church has beau appoint- ed to Ontario. Street, church, Clinton, for the coining Conference year. 'Rev. George iewitt comes to Blyth from Mount BrydgeS, Rev, br, Oaten is re- tna;uing at'Bressels as was expected. The Junior Epworth League held its last regulax4sueetnng Wednesday of this week and will take a veca'iou until fur- ther aunouucameut, ptobabiv in Sep- tember, League intend hoiding their annual picnic about the last of the month, Sabbath morning 1+, ltacldatz of Cran- brook preached A good sermon (tore the „ n that Let "What is ma a Time art mind- ful ful of him."' In the evening Rev. D. 13, ,MeRae, of Crab brook disceureed pranti oslly Red profitebiy on "Zaooheus, ., The reverend gentleman wears well end ireproves with the passing years, Rot. Dr, Oaten Was away at Cotlferenoe.