The Brussels Post, 1912-7-4, Page 1VOL. 41 NO. 1
BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, ,DULY 4, 1912
W. H. KERR, Fro/xetor
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Frost & Wood, McConiiick, Cockshutt,
John Deere, Dain, Fleury, Wilkinson
and Percival & Kemp Plows and all
kinds of Farm Machinery.
Louden, Beatty, Workman & Ward and
Preston Hay Tools and Stable Fittings.
Barber and Brantford Buggies, Carts, etc.
Adams, Speight and St. George Wagons,
etc.
Singer Sewing Machines.
De -Laval and Empire Separators.
All kinds of \\'ind Mills, Gasoline En-
gines, Washing Machines, Wringers and
Coal, Wood, Gasoline and Oil Stoves.
Roofing, Evetroughing, Hardware, Tin-
ware, Paints and Oils, Paris Green and
Poultry Fountains.
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Moncrieff
A bats' raising was held on the
hum of James McNichol, of Enna, on
Wednesday of this week. It ]e a fine
big bars aid we hope will be often
tinea.
Everything turned out first-class at,
the Garden Party held here Wednes-
day evening of Inst week. Program
was varied, well rendered and in-
teleeting. The ftnanrlal iosnits
totalled $170, a most creditable re.
suit.
Blyth
1'tev. Mr. Graharn, of Madoc, occu-
pied the pulpit of St. Andrew's church
on Sunday. Rev. Mr. Allis, of Toron-
to, will preach next Sunday.
The continued hot, dry. weather is
causing great concern among the
farmers. Some of them are starting
into the hay, which is a fair crop,
The holiday was spent very quietly
here. A number went to Goderich
and other places. All that was going
on in town was a local tournatuent 011
the bowling green.
Mr. Irwin, of Clinton, preached in
the Methodist church nn Sunday
morning and in the evening Rev. Mr.
Pear gave his farewell sermon to a
large congregation. He moved to
Highgate this week Rev. Mr, Jewitt,
the newly appointed pastor. will be in
charge next Senclay.
Walton
The Orangemen of Walton will
celebrate the 12th at Blyth.
Miss Mabel Bruce has gone to
Wroxeter to spend a few weeks with
Mrs. Lackland at the Parsonage.
At 2.80 next Sunday the Orangemen
will attend service in the Methodist
cht.rch when the annual sermon will
be preached,
Next Sabbath Rev. Mr. Edmunds,
the new Methodist minister will
preach his inaugural sermon here.
We welcome him and family to Wal-
ton.
$18200 were the splendid receipts
from the Garden Party Thursday
evening of last week. Program was
good and the evening was fine. It
takes Walton tout the finishing
g
toilettes
on.
LastSabbath evening the Metho-
dist church was filled to overflowing
to hear the closing sermon of Rev.
Mr. Lackland's pastorate. He preach.
ed a very appropriate sermon and he
and Mrs. Lackland left for their new
home et Wroxeter on Wednesday
carrying with them the good wishes
of many in this vicinity.
Oranbrook
D. and Mee. Huether and babe Sum-
dayed at Heusall.
J. A. McLachlan is calling on old
friends before going 'West.
Miss Geitie Roberts spent the holi-
day at her home in Gerrie,
Athol itieQuareie visited under the
parental roof, Inc a few clays. ,.
Arthur Peuoyer was a visitor over
Sunday with Mitchell friends.
hI,s. Noble and two daughters, of
California, are visitors at Jas. Noble's.
Mrs. P. A. Robertson, of Goderiolt,
visited over Sunday with Mee. McKay.
8Mrs. Calder, of Inuisfail, Altn., and
daughter, Miss Beth, of Toronto, are
in the ''Piot."
Mrs. J. Campbell, son and daughter,
of Ashfield, spent a few days with her
sister, Mrs, Jas. Bird.
Adam and Mrs. Foerster and chi).
dren, of Detroit, were visitors for the
holidays at V. Fuerster's,
Miss Millie Foerster, of London, is
spending sortie time here owing to
Airs. 1'ot:r'ater's accident.
Alt.. Wrn. Alderson has shown afine
sample of straw 'Welles measuring 5 in.
x 5 in, and o1' choice Haver.Alrs.'11
Alrs.RK. Ale Donald arid. W. and
Airs. Cameron spent a few days in
Pott Elgin with 0. and Mrs. Shaw.
E. H. and ,Ills. Kaiser and Misses
Ox'e and Della, of Stratfoed, are spend-
ing the Summer vacation with A.
Reymann.
Next Sabbath tvi1l be the comrnuu-
ion service in Knox chnrch aommeno
ing at 1180. Preparatory service will
be held Friday evening at 7.80 o'clock
and Saturday moroiug et 10.30.
PRETTY WEDDING. -Saturday last
at 4 p, m., the matrimonial knot was
tied at the home of the beicle'b parents,
Oianbrook, by Rev. Dr, Oaten; of
Brnseels, between G. Ray Fear, a
well known young farmer of Morris
township and Mies Norma R„ eldest
daughter of George and Mrs, Sparring.
Ceremony was performed before a
bank of beautiful flowers and under
an evergreen arch from which was
suspended a floral horse shoe. The
wedding march was played by Miss
Addie Sperling, sister ; of the bride,
Prinoipitls were aLLended by Miss
Mary Feat, of Woodstock, and Ernest
Rozell, of Brussels, while little Miss
Mildred Sperling performed Lhe pert
of ring bearer. The bride, who is welt
dowered by nat)ire. wore a becoming
gown of Swiss Bilk batiste, mid car-
ried a sheaf boquet of white roses and
orange blossoms. Bridesmaid was
neatly attired in Alice blue tttnxelyme
silk and the ringg bearer looked sweet
in pale blue mall. hearty congratu-
lations followed while bliss E,,,ma
Rueter,1!
of ].,the) rendered a choice
solo enitled "In Twilight," The wed-
ding gifts were choice, well selected
and eutnerous. An adjournment, was
made to the dieing room where 80
guests partook of a web prepared bill
-of fare 'coinprising the necessities o
life and not a few of the luxuries, pre-
pared in Mrs. Searlitg's hest style, A
program of music, social chat and the
talang of some snap shots filled in a
verypleasant evening, Guests were
preet from Cil
Lucknnty,
Blyth, Brussels, Mortis, Wawanosh,
Molesworth, Ethel and Olanbrook.
Mr. Fear and bride went to their new
home, 8111 line, Mor'r'is, the Bride's
going away dress being Copenhagen
Wee. They imminence married, life
under most favorable auspices and
with the best wishes of a wide circle
of relatives and friends.
Sorxooa REPORT, -Report of Jr.
room, Oranbrook for the month of
June :-Sr. IL -Total 400, W. Knight
842 ; L. Steiss 290 ; W. Sinclair 283 ;
A. Steles 273 ; A. McQuarrie 188 ; *.I.
Nichol 158. Jr. IL -Total 400. P,
Schnook 355 ; H. Pennington and G.
Alderson (equal) 254. Pt. IL -Total
400. L. Kreuter 800 ; P. Alderson and
E. Dark (equal) 368 ; 0. Cameron 358;
F. Smalldon 400 ; A. Knight 288 ; *M.
Grasby 247 ; L, Berfelz 207 ; *AI. Ba-
ker 160. Primary -Excellent -R, No-
ble, M. Locking, G. Lindsay, A. Plc -
Donald, Good -E. Pennington, P1.
Baker. Those marked " missed one or
move examinations. Average atten-
dance for month 20.
3'. Hotsrmv, Asst teacher,
Ethel
Council meeting next Monday.
Drops have been suffering for lack
of rein.
Miss Walls, of Toronto is here on a
visit with Mrs, Wm. Slemmon.
Miss Ida Cole is enjoyiug a holiday
at Gtimsby Park with her aunt,
The Orangemen from this locality
will go to Mount Forest on the 1213.
Wm. Slemmon was visiting with
his daughter at St. George over the
holiday.
Ethel factory made a shipment of
cheese to Mr. Scott, of Stratford, at
183 cents per pound.
Have you tried Krauter's poultry
drinking fountain P It supplies a long
felt want at a very small expenditure.
A short time ago Robert Barr was
visiting relatives at Cornwall and
Mrs. Barr holidayed with Stratford
friends.
-Friday evening of this week Roe's
church will hold a Garden Party at
the home of John Pearson. Good
program.
Several from this locality attended
the Fear -Sperling wedding at Oran -
brook last Saturday evening. Some-
times the fever is catching.
Next Sabbath Rev. Mr, Wren will
commence a series of sermons on the
"Life of David," the opening discourse
being "The young
manscrisis,"
Atwood Foot Ball team will til. playa
game here Saturday evening at 6.45.
The visitors are the Junior champions
of their district so a lively match may
be expected.
The Presbyterian Sunday School
and Church will unite in a special
Patriotic Service next Sunday after-
noon at 2.30 o'clock. Rev. Mr. McRae
will give an address on "Citizenship.'
Next Monday Chas. Jackson, wino
has been visiting here for several
months, will return to the West,. He
makes his home with Ben. Jackson,
his nephew, who lives in Regina
locality.
Morris
Miss Minnie Walker is home from
an extended visit to Mitchell.
Several loads of the metal super-
structure for the 6th line bridges
arrived this week from Mitchell,
Sunday afternoon Rev. Mr. Kilpat-
rick, the newly appointed pastor to
Belgrave circuit, will preach at Sun-
shine church.
A. H. Cochrane and bride, of Water-
loo, have been making a holiday visit
with relatives and friends in this
locality and receiving hearty con-
gratulations.
Oonsiderable uneasiness was felt
concerning the safety of Morrisites in
Regina some the disaster last Satur-
day. S. Walker received a telegram
assuring him of the safety of his sons.
A Garden Party will be held at the
home of Jno. R. Bell, 8th line, Morris,
on Thursday, July 4th, muter the
anspiees of the Jackson church Sun-
day School, Refreshments will be
served and booths for sale of ice
cream, fruit, &c. Good program so
don't miss it. .
KINDvy Rtsec,miBERED.-The pupils
of the Clegg school before saying
Good-bye to their highly esteemed
teacher, Miss Cornish, read the fol-
lowing address aucl presented her
with a glove and jewel ease. A very
neat reply was made by the teacher
retlunibg thanks to the scholars for
their highly valued gift and referred
to the pleasure that had been hers in
visiting the various homes in the
section, She would always cherish
the kindness shown and she hoped
that useful lives would be lived by
every boy and girl. in the school.
Clayton Procter will succeed Miss
Cornish op the r'e.opening of school
after the Summer vacation. The ad
dress was as follows
DEAR Ts i:MEM-As the time of
your departure approaches we wish
to take this opportunity of showing
you the. esteem .you are held among
us both by your pupils and the peo-
ple of the section. During the tilne
you have been our teacher we have
learned to regard you with . high re-
spect, to appreciate the faithful work
you have done in the school and the
good influence that you have ever
exerted. We have seen how much un-
selfishness the true teacher gives in
addition to the knowledge she im-
parts. We deeply regret your de-
parture from our section but our best
wishes go with you wherever
your way may lead. We ask yon to
accept this glove and jewel case as a
slight token of our regard and atfoe
tion and of our best wisbee'tor gone
welfare.•
Signed. in behalf of the school,
Mt'. Irwin, Clinton, preached at the
Jaekson church last Sunday after-
noon, Next Sabbath Rev, George
Jewitt, the new pastor, is expected to
conduct the service.
vice.
During the past week Robert and
Mrs. Knight, of Marlette, Mich„
brother to the late David Knight, was
visiting relatives in this township.
It is 10 years slake Mr. ICuight was
dere and he notes numerous improve -
men ts.
m rnve-
iuents. Although horn in the Co, o1'
Halton, Ont., Alt'. Knight has resided
for the past 25 years in Minhigttn and
thinks their Oounty hard to beat.
The visitors were welcome and we
hope to see them back before long.
Bl u eval e
Ii. Huston, of Forest, and A. Ellis,
of Brussels, visited in Bluevale with
AIr, Huston's cousin, Mrs. A. Bruce.
They werehvelcome visitors.
L'ite
proceeds of the Methodist
church Garden Party Wednesday ev-
ening of last week amounted to over
800.00. An autogram) quilt, under
thedirection
of the autograph
Werke] s,
brought $110. It takes the ladies to do
it. The church is iu a healthy condi-
tion financially and otherwise,
Grey
Township Council on Monday next
at Ethel,
Robert Barr, 9th con., has a fine
young thoro' bred Holstein bull.
Miss Agnes Duncanson, of Brantford
was here for a short visit with rela-
tives.
Miss Pickering and Miss Burnet, of
Galt, were visitors with 0. and Mrs.
Smith, 5th con,
Mrs. Isaac Lake was visiting her
brother, Alfred Sanders, at Bay Oity,
Mich„ for a week.
Mrs. Robt. Brown and son, of Silver-
dale, are visiting at Deputy Reeve
Br'own's, 10th Con,
Plisses Katherine and Margaret
Agan, of Saginaw, Mich„ are visitors
at the home of Joe Long's, 11th con..
There's a fine baby daughter at Ja-
cob Ziegler's and Jake would not take
$10,000 for it. Oongratulations to the
young lady.
Luke Speiran sr. has returned froma
pleasant visit with relatives and old
friends in Blaushard township. The
passing years deal very kindly with
him.
An addition of 36 feet has been put
to the barn of Robert McTaggart, 15th
con. Raising took place Tuesday of
this week. The frame work is in
charge of John Petoh, of Brussels.
A telegram was received by the
relatives of S. B. Lamont, who is
studying law in .Regina, stating that
heas safe and sound d after the
destruction wrought by the cyclone.
Miss Beatrice Curry, of Brussels,
has been engaged by the trustees of
the Barker school to take charge of
that school for the incoming year.
The salary will be 8500, Miss Curry
will do first-class work. She attended
the Normal at Stratford last term.
The Garden Party held by Union
Sabbath School at Hugh Richmond's
on Dominion Daywas a genuine
sweeper, the revenue from which was
over 3180.00. There was a good pro-
gram including addresses by Revds.
McKelvie_of Trowbridge, and Reid, of
Atwood ; two drills directed by Mrs,
McKay ; recitations by Misses Harri-
son, Moncrieif ; violin selections by
Struthers Bros. and Mc0ourt Bios.
and bag, pipe music by Piper Iugles.
All this in addition to the excellent lo-
cal talent. Rev. Mr. Wren was chair-
man. A garden party at Mr. Rich-
mond's always goes with a swing. It
was a fine one.
PRESENTATION, -Before school clos-
ed in S. S. No. 10 the teacher, Miss
Muriel Brothers, of Brussels, was pre-
sented with a toilet set and a pearl
handled pen, accompanied by the fol-
lowing address :- Miss Brothers,
DEAR TEACnER,-It is with the deep-
est regret that we learn of your de-
parture froni our midst. In the year
that is past you have greatly endeared
yourself to us by your untiring efforts
to assist us in our work. Many times
our labors seethed lighter as we were
cheered by singing some pretty song
which you had great patience in teach-
ing no. Not only in day school but
also in church and Sunday School you
have ever been ready to lend a help-
ing hand and your labors of love will
long be remembered in S. S. No. 10
Grey. We sincerely hope that suc-
cess may always attend yen where -
ever your lot may be cast. Please ac-
cept this gift, not on account of its
intrinsic value, but as a slight token
of our love for you and as a remem-
brance of the days you spent in S. S.
No. 10. Signed on behalf of the
school. OOLwmau SPEIRAN.
SELwYN SANER.
Miss Brothers replied in suitable
words thanking the pupils for their
kindness and urging them to live up
to high ideals.
Sciroot, REPoitr.-The following is
the report of 5, S. No. 10 Gley for the
month of ,lade.' Class V. -Total 150.
G, Speiran, 140. Entrance. -Total 1'75.
H. Denman, 165 ; *E. Rathwell 68 ;
*G. Whitfield, 01. Total 400. Sr. IV,
-*L. Lake, 283 ; *G. Henry, 214 ;• *M.
Love, 181. ; *S. Speiran, 108 ; *S. Mac-
han, 125 ; *AI. Inglis, 124 i *F. Hollen-
beck, 75. Jr. IV. -*G. Inglis, 222 ; *B.
Hollenbock, 00. Sr. III, --0. Speiran,
862' S. Baker, 814`; L. Whitfield 274 ;
*J, Love, 204, Sr. II. -M, Speiran 371;
H, 'Whitfield, 202 ; 0. Neabel, 260; *E,
Ward, 247 ; A. Neabel, 234. Pt. 1I.
Excellent. -V. Inglis, Eric Whitfield,
G. Whitfield, 31. Ward, E. Speiran, L.
Patterson. Good. --E. Whitfield, H:
Neabel, B. Inglis, M. Stevenson. Pb.
1. Excellent, -G. Speiran, V. Michel.
Good, -R. Patterson, Pt'intary. Ex-
co1Noabel Henry,
V.
Ward 0. Whitfield, R. Speiran, A.
Whitfield, E. Lave. Good. -Ms 1Ho11-
enbeck, E. isllacntt, L,, PatLet'eon,
'Those marked *missed one or more
examination1.s.BBO'I'ItAverageERs, 'I'attendeachec,ance
48. 3
A good time was enjoyed at
the picnic of S. 8, No, 8, Therm was
a large erowd and the usual prop am
of sports for the ehildren,
Trustees of S. S. No, 10 have en-
gaged Mies McLelland as teacher for
the incoming year at +salary of 3525.
Miss Brothers, of Brnseels, who was
the teacher, is going to Toronto to
put sue a course of study for lst class
certificate.
We are pleased to hear that Miss
Loretta Frew, who has been seriously
ill for the past 4 weeks with blood -
poisoning, is able to be up and will
soon be fully restored we Cruet. This
will be good news to her many friends.
ADDRESS. AND PRESENTATION. -
Last Friday afternoon the pupils of S.
S. No. 3 presented their teacher, Miss
Mary McArter, who is giving up the
profession, with the following address
and a fine set of silver dessert forks :-
DEAR AMISS 1410ARTER.-We, the pu- -
pile of S. S. No, 3, have learned with
regret that the happy relations exist-
ing between us as teacher end pupils,
are soon to be severed. On this the
closing day of school we wish to ex-
pl ess our sincere thanks for your kind-
forbearan ce and interest always shown
us. Your sunshiny disposition has
done much to cheer and encourage es
in our tasks and you have done your
best, both by precept and example, to
aid in our advancement. We would
not like to part without asking your
acceptance of this set of silver dessert
forks as a reminder of the happy hours
spent in No. 3. Our wish is that your
life may be long, happy, and useful
and that we may occasionally have
the opportunity of meeting you.
We say Good. Bye regretfully bat
lovingly.
The address was read by Stewart
Grant and the presentation made by
Marion Smith and Eliza Bishop. Miss
McAarter macre a brief reply in which
she heartily thanked the pupils and
people of the section and wished them
progress. Trustees Grant and Turn-
bull were present and the former gave
a short address complimenting Miss
McArter on her gond work and regret-
ting her decision to leave, but suppos-
ed the loss to the section would be an-
other's gain. Pliss McArter has prov-
en a splendid teacher.
Belgrave
Farmers' Club met Wednesday
evening.
The Sunday School of Knox church
intend holding a Garden Party on the
evening of FridayJuly 5th.
Miss Irvine, of Shanghai, China, will
address the evening congregation in
the Presbyterian church next Sunday.
Next Sunday afternoon Rev. Mr.
Fan'p
ill reach the annual sermon
w
to the Orangemen in Trinity church.
The biethreu will go to Blyth for the
12th.
Rev. Walter J. Kilpatrick, B. A„
the new Methodist minister, arrived
this week and will conduct his iutro-.
ductory services next Sunday. He
has a good record both as preacher
and pastor. We bid him welcome.
Rev. Mr. Durrant moved to Lucknow
this week.
A SWEEPER. -A very large crowd
attended the 'Trinity cherch garden
party which was held at W. G. Nichol -
son's Thursday evening of last week,
Wingham, Blyth, Brussels, Londes-
boro and Ethel were allwell represent-
ed. Wingham Oitizen'sBand furnish-
ed excellent music and short address-
es were giveu by Revds. Messrs. Fer-
guson and Durrant, of Belgrave ; F.
H. Gilroy, of Brussels ; and Jas. Tay-
lor's, Belgrave, gave fine and Mr.
Melville's reading were greatly ap-
preciated. Rev. Mr. Farr, rector,
presided. The tables on thelawn were
nicely decorated and well arranged so
that there was no confusion and every-
one was well looked after. The ladies
provided a fine spread. Mr. Nicholson
at whose home the patty was held
spared no efforts and was tendered the
hearty thanks of all present.
The receipts amounted to $208.25.
There was said to be 700 people pees-
ent and the scene was very animated
reminding one of a Fair. A refresh-
ment booth in charge of Rich. Procter
ably assisted by Messrs. Whaley, Mc-
Gill and Johnston took in over 380 in
1 hours, whichlwas going some. If
you ever want a good time you will
find it at Garner Nicholson's.
S1LPER ANNIvEaSART.-The W. F.
114. S., of Knox church, Belgrave,
celebrated the 25th anniversary of
their much loved Society on the 25th
ult., about 150 ladies assembling in
the church at 180 o'clock, when the
service opened and the devotinoal
exercises were engaged in with Airs.
(Rev.) Ferguson, President, in the
chair, After the Roll call a very in-
teresting report of what the Society
had done and the principal items of
interest in tate passing years was read
by the Secretary, Mrs. W. H. Ver-
ggnson, which report will be given in
THE POST next week. Letters breath-
ing sisterly greetings, were presented
from the ex -Presidents of the Society
as follows :-Mrs, (Rev.) Law, of Nes-
bitt, Man. ; Mr's. (Rev.) Hastie, of
Ladner, B. 0. ; Mrs. (Rev.) Ball, of
Chicago ; and.Alt'e. Meiklejohn, Strass-
burg, Sask, Mors, (Rev.) Ferguson, of
Brussels, voiced the sentiments of
their auxiliary and commended the
good work. 'Miss Irvine, of Shang-
hai, China, who has bean actively en-
gaged in Missionary' effort for the
past 20 years, gave an address replete
With cheering information, incident
and optimism. Vocal selections were
given by Miss Jessie McLauchlim, of
Brussels and the Belgrave Mission
Band. The offering taken amounted
to $15.00. Guests were present from
Wingham and Brussels Auxiliaries
and -from the Methodist e
Missionary
slo
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Societyofg
Belgrave.
Ton was served
from tables set in the basement of the
ehtu'eh. the silver anniversary will
stand as: one of the red letter days of
Belgrave society and the past sttceess-
es will'eucourage to fresh ,en(loavor
the noble cauls of Missions 111 width
women properly have a large share.
The officers and utiernbers are to be
cougratulatedupon the tnat'ked' sue
cess attained and have the "God
speed"
of the u
an re
ga
W' as they
Yopefully
look forward to the 50th
an n i v ersai'y.
Wroxeter
Miss May Perrin, of Moorefield, is
visiting here at present.
W. Mercer, of Durhatn, has taken a
position in the Trader's.l3auk,
1tliss Agnes Snell, of Toronto, is the
guest of Stiles Eleanor Hamilton.
Miss Lily Plotfatt, of Wingham, is
the guest of Miss Sophie Robinson,
Jos, Barton, of Toronto, was a visi-
tor at his home near Eels/tore this
week.
last we
Geo, Paulin ek andwith .little daurelativesghter'
sppent nn.
Wiarton.
Alies Maggie Hupfer, of Sault Ste.
Marie, is renewing acquaintances iri
the v]llage,
Mrs. McWhinney, of Dorking, is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs, Hy.
Arrustl'otig.
0, Davey, of Toronto, spent Sun-
day and Monday with his brother,
Fred. Davey.
Misses M. Parker and D. Graef, of
Clifford, spent several 'days with Mrs.
R. F. Aitchison.
Gavin Muir returned last week from
Tugaske, Sask„ where he has spent'.
the last two months.
Elston and Mrs. Cardiff, of Morris,,
were the guests of Alas. Geo, Leckie,
two days of last week.
Thos. Hemphill, of Hensall, was the
guest of his son, T. G. Hemphill, for
several days recently.
Misses Burnett and PIckering, of.
Galt, were the guests of Miss Minnie
Smith over the holiday.
Mrs. Roy Smythe, (nee Lain Hemp-
hill) of Trail, B: (7., is visiting :with
relatives in the village.
Miss Beatrice Bowe has returned
from Leamington to spend the Sum-
mer vacation at her home.
Harris and Ales. Hamilton, of
Strathroy, visited with the former's
parents, Jno. and Airs. Hamilton.
Chas. Wendt and Miss D. Wendt,
of Mildmay, spent two days of this
week with Lheie brother, d. R.
Wendt.
John Barnard and two daughters,
Robert Barnard and Alex. Campbell,
of London, were visitors in the village
on Mouday.
Many old friends of Robert Fox, of
Brussels, a former resident here, were
pleased to see him in the village on
Dominion Day.
Thos. Sanderson, sou of D. D.
Sanderson, returned to Welland ort
Tuesday where he bas secured a
position with the Electrical Supply
4.30.
Norman and Mrs. Harris left on
Tuesday to spend a few days in
Oaledon and Hamilton before leaving
on Thursday for theft home in
Chamberlain, Sask. They were an-
compauied by Miss Milly Harris.
Jamestown
Dr. W. E. and Mrs. BI'yans are
visiting at Toronto and Owen ' Sound.
E. and Mrs. Barnard have -been vis-
iting over the holiday in Londesboro'
and Olhrtou.
Mrs. J. T. Waddell, Whitechurch,
has been visiting around here Willa
her sisters, Mesdames 1•lainiltou and:
Barnard.
A very successful,pic-nic was held iri
the grove on George Johnston's ferric,
1st line, under the auspices of the
Johnston church Sabbath School.
Gtimamese., swings, refreshments and a'
big crowd went to make rip a happy
CUPID SCORED. -A very pretty wed-
ding was solemnized, on June 20th, at
"The Hedge Farm," Oon. 1, Grey, the
eon,fortable home of John and Mrs.
McLennan, when Miss Hannah daugh-
ter of the host and hostess, was united
in the holy bonds of matrimony to S.
James Wright, of Grey, by Rev. T. A.
Bell, of Molesworth. .Precisely at 4 p.
nt. the bridal couple euterecl the par-
lor to the strains of the Lohegrcn.
Wedding Mardi, played by Miss Mar-
garet Al. Earls, cousin of the bride,
taking up their position in front of tL
bank of ferns and flowers, the
bride leaning on the arm of her father
who gave her away. The bride, who
was becomingly dressed in a bridal
robe of white all embroidery and
carried a boquet of white roses told
asparagus: fern, was assisted by Tier.
sister, Miss Sala L. McLennan, who
was prettily gowned in a dress of pink
voile, trimmed with insertion and
lace and carried a boquet of pink roses
and asparagus fern, while Howard T.
Wright, cousin of the groom, acted'
as best man. Groom's gift to the
bride was a handsome' gold brooch see
with pearls 'and an emerald ; to the
bridesmaid a gold brooch set with an
emerald ; to the organist a pendant ;
and to: the groomsman a set of gold
enff links. After •hearty congratu-
lations from 'friends from London,
Hamilton, Ltpkelet, Belgrave, '1Vrox•
eter and Ohiselhurst,' the guests re-
paired to the dining room where a
dainty tea was served in
the best style
of the hostess. At the close of tett
Rev. T. A. Ben proposed a toast to
the bride to which the groom matte an:
appropriate reply. The many and
useful present's showed the popularity
of the yonug couple among, their,
friends. Evening was spent in tutisic
and dancing. Ali'. and Mrs. Wright
will commence wedded life on the,
groom's fine farm, near Ethel, where
they have the best wishes of friends
for a happy wedded 'life. Among
the guests were Alt's, W. G. McBride
and Master Grahamof
Hannon, Mrs,
McBride is the btddo's
sister ; Plisses
Ulla and Margaret Me0utclteon, of
London, cousins of the bride 1 Howard
T. Wright ata. Misses Mary and
Myrtle Wright, of Obistelhurst,'
cotisins to the groom, and W. If.
Webber and S. and Mrs. Webber,