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BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, ,DULY 25, 1912
New Advertisements
T+ookot lost -Tem Posy
Mollerfound-Ta�a Hors,
Voters' bast -A. MLQEWen.
Teacher wanted -B. Payn.
Teacher Wanted -O, B, Forrest,
• zstriz# Reins
Londesboro'
Miss D. Walker, of London, spent
Sunday with friends here.Mrs. W. Tamblyn, of Toronto. is
visiting here with friends.
Mise McCool, of Toronto, is spend-
ing her holidays at her home hero,
Mrs. W. L. Merriee, of Loudon, is
spending a few days with her mother,
Mrs. W. G. Coombs,
Mies M. Cool was attending Sum-
mer School at St. Thomas as delegate
from the League here.
Robert Haggit motored over from
Pigeon, Mich., and spent; a few days
at the home of Jas. Woodman.
Rev. J. H. Osterhont and family
motored to Loudon where the family
visited, while Mr. Osterhout at-
tended the• Summer School at St,
Thomas.
Arthur Brunson, C. P. R, operator,
London visited recently at itis home
here, He left for Vancouver, B. 0.
and other points in the West. His
mother will accompany him as far as
Hartney, Man.
Jamestown
Bert. Watson, of Belgrave visited
at S. Snell's on Sunday,
Miss Eliza Burke is home from
Brussels for a few clays,
Some of our femme: are putting
lightning rods on their barns.
Master Calvin Outt, of Goderich, is
visiting his cousin, Harvey Celt.
Robt. McKay, of Ethel, took the
service in Victoria Hall on Sunday
evening.
John Miller was down to Listowel,
on Saturday evening. He returned
on Sunday.
Miss Muriel Brothers, of Brussels,
visited here last week with Mrs. D.
MacDonald.
Thomas Smith's barn was streak
by lightning on Monday ot last week.
No damage was done.
Rufus Jacklin is home from
Saskatchewan on a visit to his broth-
ers on the Boundary, Grey and
Howick.
An automobile from New Hamburg.
gladdened the heart of a young lady in
this locality on Saturday evening.
The visitors returned home Sunday.
Quite a number from this locality
will go to Brussels Friday evening to
witness the Foot Ball contest between
Walkerton and Brussels for champion-
ship honors.
The trustees of the school East of
Jamestown are still on the look -out,
for a male teacher. See advertise-
ments in this issue. S. S. No, 10
Morris, also want a teacher.
Alex. Sim or
s r of
771ma visited I
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father, Andrew Simpson, on Sunday
Thomas Burke is laid up atresent
with blood -poisoning, Their dog got
ruiner the wagon and caught in the
tangs of the hay -loader, Tom went
to pull the dog off, when it bit biro.
Wroxeter
Blair Currie, of Mt, Forest, renewed
acquaintances In the village over Sun-
day.
Mrs. N. White left for Detroit on
Monday to spend a few weeks with
relatives.
Mr's. 'Turner and two sons, of
Aylmer, are guests of the fortner's
sister, 1371'5. 13. F. Carr.
Sounnerville and Mrs. Hamilton, of
Toronto, are guests of the fovmer's
parents, Jno. and Mrs. Hamilton.
Angus and D:lrs. White of Dakota,
who have been visiting at the home
of Neil White, left for Detroit this
week.
Miss hazel McDougall returned to
her home in Stratford on Thursday
after spending two weeks with Miss
May Bret hatter.
Stewart and Robert McKercher left
on Tuesday morning for New Ontario,
where they will spend a month and
possibly take up land.
flies. A. R,'McDonald, of Treherne,
Man., is visiting her brother, W. 0.
f-Iozlewood. having come to attend
the funeral of her mother, the late
Mrs. James Hazlewood, of Clifford,
Blyth
A few front here were in attendance
at the Kincardine Old Boys Reunion.
R. and Mrs. McKay with his broth.
er and sister, autoed to Kincardine on
Thursday.
le, and Mrs. Uttley and family
visited friends at Berlin and took in
the Old Boys' Reunion there, that be-
ing thole former home. Daring
Uttley's absence Arthur Wells was
taking charge of the electric light
plant.
Mr. McLeod, who lives on the Base
Line of Hulled, was driving with two
young girl ielations to• Brussels and
was going down Dinsley Street when
his horse became frightened at an
automobile standing on the side of
road and stat ted plunging. All got
one of the rig and he went to quiet the
horse by catching it by the head,
when it struck him with its foot,
knocking hire unconscious, He is in.
awed internally and small hope is
held out for his recovery, as he is
about 70 years of age. J. H. Ohellew
took hien home in his auto.
8A very pretty wedding was solem-
nized at the home of Mrs. Wettlaufer
on Wednesday of last week, when her
daughter, Rosetta N., was united in
marriage to George Wambold, of
Stratford. Ceremony was performed
by Rev. Mr. Jewitt. The bride enter-
ed the parlor leaning on the arm of
her brother, aurid the strains 'of Men-
delssohn's Wedding March. After
congratulations all partook of a
Long.
months of
service
prove the
real quality
of the
leather and
workmanship in
THE HARTT ROOT & SHOE CO.
FREDERI('MN. N.N. 11:0111'1)
"Canada's Best Shoemaker,
Sold only by
E. C. DUNFORD
Tailor and Gents' Furnisher Brussels
s
sumptuous repast
on the lawn. The
happy couple left on the afternoon
train for a short honeymoon trip to
Dashwood, before leaving for Strat•
fold, where the groom bee a good
position.
1ZENNEDY-.--001)E,— A pretty Syed.
ding was solemnized by Rev. Father
McKeon, rector of Se Marys church,
at a nuptial high mass when Miss
Marie M. Code formerly of Blyth, a
Hraduate noise of St. Joseph's
ospital, Loudon, was married to
Christopher F. Kennedy, a bank
manager, of Florence, Ont, The
bride was altencled by Miss Eva Cole-
man, of Port Stanley, also a graduate
of St. Joseph's, while the groom was
assisted by his cousin, 1141. J. Master-
son, of Chatham. Miss Jessie Mc-
Gregor rendered a solo in very ac-
ceptable fashion, After the ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy left for a
honeymoon trip to Cleveland, Chicago
and other paints. On thew' return
they will take up their residence at
Florence.
Oranbrook
Miss Lavine, Alderson is visiting
her parents here.
Isaac McKay and son, of Niagara
Falls, are visiting Mrs. E. McKay.
Mrs. Alert, of Detroit, is on an ex-
tended visit with her parents, F. and
Mrs. Jeschke.
Mrs, R. K. McDonald has returned
from a two weeks' visit at tire home
of .r. H. Cameron, London.
A. J. Helm was in Wingham Wed-
nesday attending the funeral of his
brother-in-law, Peter S. Linklater.
Misses Annie and Jessie Menzies
and Hartley went to Monicton Satur-
day. y l4Iisa Jessie will remain for some
ti 1110..
Robert McDonald was a del-
egates to the Masonic Grand Lodge at
Toronto last week as a representative
from Brussels Lodge,
Belgrave
The improvements to the Foresters'
Hall are not yet complete.
East Wawanosh Connell will meet
Monday August 5th, at Belgrave,
Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Kilpatrick are
beginning to get acquainted, They
will do well here.
Tuesday evening the Farmers Club
met in the Foresters' Ball, with an
attendance of 30, R. Procter in the
chair. The question for discussion
was "Horses and Cattle and how to
increase the profits." Heavy horses
appeared to be the choice of the
majority.
The combination Pie-nic between
the Women's Institute and Farmers'
club will be on August 0th, in Ohas.
Wilkinson's grove. Among others
expected to take part on the program
is Dr. Reed, of Georgetown, and Thos.
McMillan, of Hulled, and in addition
to addresses demonstrations will be
2 Even on general purpose brood mare,
year old colt, 1 year old colt and a
foal. A big time is expected and a
large crowd looked for.
QaURON Itaroiar,—The financial re-
port for the Methodist church Bel -
grave circuit Nae been issued for the
year ending May 31st last. There are
three appointments—Sunshine, Bel -
grave and Brick church. For pastor's
salary, Belgrave contributed $341 00 ;
Sunsbine, $205.00 ; Brick church,
$215.00 ; total $761,00. For the general
Mission fund, the circuit raised $181.-
85; W. M. S., $83,20; Ladies' Aid,
556.00 ; Trustee Boards, $116.00 ; other
fonds, etc., makinga total raised on
the circuit, of 5125,55. Of this Bel-
gi•eva contributed $686.55; Sunshine,
$251,27, Brick church, 5895.61. H,
Hopper is Recording -Steward, and
Rev. J. J. Durrant was pastor for the
year thus reported,
Goderich
Tnaeiet traffic on the lakes is light
this year.
Mrs. Seager, wife of Crown Attor-
ney Seeger, and her niece, leave for
British Columbia m1 Aug. 3.
Goderich will not hold the annual
bowling tournament that has been
held here for a number of years.
Wen. Proudfoot, M. P. P„ who at
present is occupying hie cottage at
Meuesetung Perk. leaves with his
family next ,i e, lc rim Searbor° Beach,
where they have :Tent the mouth of
August foe it number of years.
The six large 100 -feet cement cribs
for the outside brsaltwater in the lake
have been successfully sunk in place
and aro now being filled. When a
solid cement top will be placed on
them t11ie will be a present pro-
tection to Goderich harbor.
The new shells being built by the 0.
P. R. to handle Hour and package
freight, are nearly completed. A
large gang of men are rushing things
and the first boatload of finer from
Gladstone Miele„ on one of the Mutual
Line of steamers, is expected.
Dr. W. S. Turnbull, wife and family
have moved to Vancon vete where the
doctor tastes up the practice of his
brother, who is retiring, The Turn-
bull was'partteer of Dr. J7merson and
was President of the alenesotnng
rCaich.
noe Olub, rile was also President
of the local medical council and was
dined and feted before leaving Gode-
M, J. Farr, proprietor of the
Union hotel, yvho has caused such a
sensation this Spring by laying infor-
metion against`onu of the license
eot(missionere and iliapecthr foe Hur-
on Comity and whose house lies been
gran ted' a license only on condition be
would sellout, has sold the hotel to
Mr. Lennon and is retiring to private
life, Mr. Farr bas purchased the fine
naw fesi et
d ice owned w ed by P. T. Dean,..
A number of
changes have taken
place around the Oanadiau Pacific
railway station and eveight sleds,
S. S
Robinson, Whowasagent of the 0, P. R. here has,
been promoted to Woodstock, and.Mt'.
;3rtnderson, of Milverton, has been
who was also first operator here, has
resigned
from
the
he, ser
e c
eaud
'gonecueWeetto Regina tetake a very re-
sponstble position
Death came' with shockin sud-
denness to Mrs. William Phillips at
her home on Church street Windsor,
Without the slightest premonitory
symptoms she was shdeken with
heart failure and sank to the floor, ex-
piring almost instantly, She had been
1n her 1151trtl goad health. 31rs. Phil-
lips lived in Windsor for 30 years,
Besides her husband site leaves several
children. John Barker, of (Iodeviair,
is a brother.
Walton
Walton is interested in seeing Brus-
sels win from Walkerton Foot Ball
team Friday evening of this week at
Brussels.
In the absence of Rey, Mr, Lundy in
Brussels last Sunday the services in
Duff's church were in charge of Mr.
Johnston,
The door and window frames for
eke new church were hauled this week
and the brick work will be completed
before long.
Mrs. George Hamilton and two
children, of Saskatoon, were here re-
newing old friendships. Mrs. Hamil-
ton is greatly pleased with the West.
The morning train Bast now runs
direct to Hamilton and the afternoon
train direct to Toronto, Going West
the 11.38 comes from Toronto and the
evening train direct from' Hamilton,
Connections are made at Guelph Jun-
ction.
Wingham
Mrs. el. Bell, who recently broke
her hip, is still in the hospital, and is
doing nicely.
Mrs. Saint has laid a complaint be-
fore Provincial Constable George
Phippen regarding boys doing damage
to her property.
Miss Kate Williamson was tite
guest of friends during the Old Boys'
Reunion in Kincardine, Her sister
Mae is visiting friends in Seaforth.
Owing to seine of the members of
the Wingham Baseball league being
absent it has been decided amongst
those remaining in the town to con-
sider the league as broken up.
J. Stalker, principal of the local
public school, will remain in Wing -
ham. Ile had an offer from St.
Thomas and went down and looked
the school over. On his return he
took Ute matter up with the local
authorities and they agreed to grant
him an increase,
Owing to the coolness of the even-
ing, only a fair crowd attended the
band concert on Victoria Park. After
the concert the band marched to the
residence of W. J. Greer, on Francis
street, and gave him a serenade, after
whicthemh Mr. Greer took them all in and
treated them to ice cream, and gave
$10.
L. Hudson. a lineman employed by
the Bell Telephone Co. here, had a
narrow escape from serious injury
when stringing telephone wires across
Josephine street. Mr. Hudson was
leaning over the big steel wire that
holds the cable, when a wire carrying
2000 volts, belonging to the Wingham
Electric Company, broke and in fall-
ing fell across the wire he was leaning
on. He was knocked senseless for
five minutes and part of his clothes
were burned. Re suffered consider-
ably from the shod( for a time but 110
serious results are anticipated.
ORYBTAL \VEzlnt1G,—A most enjoy-
able celebration was held at the hetne
of Editor H. B. Elliott, 'Francis street,
recently when rte and Mrs..Elliott cel-
ebrated their crystal wedding in honor
of the fifteenth annlversruy of their
marriage. Luncheon was served 0n
the lawn to about 40 guests. Mr. and
Mrs. Elliott received many hearty
congratulations, and among other
tttndsome presents was a cut glass
water set. Among the guests from a
distance were Miss Buchanan, Mrs.
(
Dr.) Morris and Miss Greer, of
eorggetown, Mich. ; Mrs, Burns and
angh ter Florence, of Detroit and
]r. and Mrs. Long, ot Brussels.
The other evening as the London
a 'ay freight was workingits way to
Kincardine, a Brantford man giving
he name of Gordon Attridge was
aught by ons of the train crew try -
ng to get to Kincardine in an empty
ar. He bad the seal of one of the
Dors and when he saw Mat be was
based made his way down the street.
Chief of Police Allan was . at mice
(citified and in a short time lead his
man at police headquarters. He also
ad a companion who got through to
Mcrae -hue by riding between the
wo engines which hauled the special
train. He was tried before Justice
f the Peace MacKenzie, J. A. Mor -
00, police magistrate being absent
nd MacKenzie gave him 20 days in
oderich jail for vagrancy. Chief
Mtn took his man there.
P. I,Itaicneria, DEcomenn,—Af1er 00
Mess extending over the past seven
)(intim, Peter Linklater, for 57 years a
esident of Wingharn died at his homehomeere, Deceased was '70 years old, and
as born in Orkney'Istande and came
o Canada when a young man, andar
tiled in Wingharn, where he has re-
ded ever singe. Thirty yes ago
0 was married to Miss Janet Helm,
ho stwviveshim, together with etre
inghter, Mrs. Leslie Youitg, of
Vinnipeg. For many years Mr.
inklater fanned juin: outside of the
wn. Later he retired, and after
orlling as a packet' in the Union
dory, went into the grocoty 11naf-
ss for himself. Andrew and Wil-
Rm Linklater, of Winghern, and
1133, of Manitoba, aro brothers, and
us, Currie and Young,
Mrs.
of
Ingham, sisters, He was a member
the Canadian Order of Foresters,
ul e lifelong I,iberall For the lest
mut rn he had been an elder in
e Presbyterian el-mech. The funeral
as held on Wednesday afternoon,
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W. H. IERR, 'Profiristor
Elver Pete'mee, aged 28, was badly
hurt at the new .Western foundry
when he fell80;feet off a derrick, en
which he was working. Re was pick-
ed up at once by fellow workmen aud
the Dr, who attended him found that
Peterman bad sustained two fractur-
ed ribs, dislocated his left should -
der, and had serious cuts abort his
hands and legs.
Ethel
0, le. and Mrs. Heppler, and son, of
Stratford, spent Sunday at the home
of Mrs. Haneuld.
Misses Martie Cameron and Lena
Noble, of Oranbrook, trete visitors
with Mrs. J. K. Brown,
The Ethel Cheese factory made a
sbipmentof 180 boxes of cheese to the
McLaren Imperial Cheese Co., of
Woodstock. Price was 12e cents
which is a tidy figure.
Don't forget the 0. E, Garden Party
to be held on the lawn at D. W. Dun -
bar's, west of Ethel, Friday evening of
this week. Seaforth Brass Band will
rupply a musical program.
Sabbath evening next Rev. Joseph
W. Hibbert, of Gorrie, will preach in
the Methodist church here. The
pastor will take anniversary services
at Orange Hill the same day.
We are glad to hear that W. E. Lu-
cas, sou -hi -law to C. Raynard, of this
place, has been placed at Wilkesport
Lambton Co., in charge of the Metho-
dist churches on that circuit. We
wish him success and believe he will
be well seconded by Mrs, Lucas.
Pxo-NIc.—Ethel Methodist Sunday
School picnic will be held Wednesday
July 31st, in Jackson's grove, The
pic-nic is free to all so bring your
baskets and come and enjoy the day
with us en the banks of the Maitland.
A refreshment booth will be on the
grounds and there will be sorts,
swings, and fun in general. Every-
thing will be in first-class shape.
In spite of the bad weather about 40
attended the Women's Institute meet-
ing held at Mrs. J. P. McKay's last
Thursday. Two very interesting pa-
pers were given by Mrs. Raynard and
Mrs. Addy. An interesting program
was provided consisting of musical se-
lections and readings. A hearty vote
of thanks was tendered 141re. McKay
for her kindness in providing convey-
ances to take the ladies out.
Morris
Township Council will be held. next
Monday, 20th inst.
Fall wheat harvest is at hand and
good returns promised.
Other Morris news items may be
read on page 5 of this issue.
Mrs. E. Nicholson, of Wingham,
has been visiting relatives aud friends
in Morris township.
The new brick veneer residence of
James D. Grasby. 5th line, is being
pushed alongand will be a very com-
fortable home when completed,
Friday evening of this week Brus-
sels and Walkerton Foot Ball teams
will battle for supremacy on Victoria
Park Brussels. It will be e. lively
game.
The farm of W. H. Maunders,
Shoshone, Idaho, now tenanted by
Thos. Pierce, has been leased to the
sante person. We wish him good re-
turns in lieu of careful farming.
Last Saturday Miss Mary Dark ar-
rived home from the West where she
has been feachiug, She will remain
here in the meantime. Miss Dark is
welcome home.
The Municipal Voters' List for Mor-
ris for 1912 was first posted up Thurs-
day of this week. It contains 652
names in Part I ; 91 in Part II and
33 in Part III, a total of 770, Persons
qualified to serve as jurors 389.
Miss Nellie M0Arthnr, 9th line was
among,the successful pupils who
took the Conservatory of Music, Tor-
onto, exam. at Goderich. She passed'
in primary piano. She has natural
talent as a musician which will great-
ly aid her in the advanced course.
We wish her success.
Grey
Fall Wheat harvest ie on.
Next meeting of Township Council
will be Monday, August 5th.
Mrs. L. Frain and Miss Winona left
from Watton for Moosejaw on Tues-
day of this weep. They were ticketed
by H. L. Jaeksnn,
Mrs. Caldwell and daughter, Razei,
of Acton, are visiting for a fete weeks
with relatives and friends in Grey
township.
In last week's report of Grey town-
ship Conned James Betz, 11611 eon„
was credited with the receipt of
$63.00 for filling a washout at the
Mitchell bridge. It should have read
$48.
A few weeks ago Alex. It McDonald
3rd con., had the misfortnue to injure
one of his limbs while hauling gravel
and the results of the accident still
bother hien. \Ve hope he will soon be
all right. •
Gerrie Wilson, Anna Davidson and
Freda Turvey were among t110 success -
fel Entrance candidates, the latter
taking honors. We congratulate
them and their faithful teacher, Miss
Frain,
We are sorry to hear that 31i's.
Dialing, formerly of Chan brook, is not
enjoying good health. She is et the
home of her brother, Jno. Mitchell,
5th coli, Old friends wish her a
speedy recovery.
Thos. and Mr's. Whitfield, of
Traverse, Mich., and daughter, Miss
Kathrine, of Detroit, who have been
enjoying a holiday visit with the.
Whittleld familios, returned to their
homes on Thursday of this week.
Robert P'i� e r
Pivie, of � owknrid
o ]ocal't
who shout the poet 5 months in bhe
West ie back home, ire went out to
visit his brother John and to fetch
him back with him if peesilile bet the
sick than died last May. The latter
Was a former resident of thistown-
ship and a fine fellow. Heart titoubia
Was the cause of death.
Next
Sabo th
a Re, J.
v W. Hibb er
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of Gorrie, Chairman Wingharn Dis-
trict, twill conduct regular services ae
Roe's and Union appointments.
Mrs. Charles Pringle, of Deliver,
Colo, ; Mrs. Leonard Wright, of Mel -
fort, Saelc., and Mee. John Lawson,
formerly of Goderich, who have been
visiting their parents, H. and Mrs.
MaeQuarrie for the past two months,
left for a trip up the lakes and thence
to their respective homes. Mrs.
Lawson will join her husband at the
Coast and will reside there in future.
Friends will be pleased to learn that
Mr. Lawson's health is greatly im-
proved by this change of climate.
DIED AT SWIPE OuaRkNT,—Many
old friends of Mrs. (Rev.) Ohas. Elsey,
formerly Miss Laura Smith, 7111 con„
will be sorry to hear that she died of
pneumonia on July 6111, after a severe
Illness of 3 weeks. She leaves bee
husband and a son a year old t0
mourn hex' departure. Deceased was
a ne1Ce to Mrs. Marsden Smith and
made her home for years with her
uncle, Trueman Smith. She was a
bright enthusiastic woman whose de-
cease will be deeply regretted.
A LETTER FROM FORT WILLIAM
DEAR EDITOR.-- We had a good
voyage on the steamer °"Saronic" from
Sarnia to Fort William as the weather
was lovely, Mrs. Bert. Gerry and
two of N. B. Gerey's daughters met
us. All are busy as natters. N. B.
has a rush of tinsmithing work on
buildings and some 20 furnaces now
on hand, of which they are complet-
ing about 3 a week, besides the other
work. He will be moving into his
new store by first week of August.
He is using second flat as a furniture
sale room and has a car of furniture
here now. Building is 33 x 80 feet,
2 stories with basement full size. It
is a 9 inch brick veneer. He is at-
tending to the troughing and roofing
of new building so is an extra busy
man. Keeps three tinsmith besides
the management of the hardware
store.
On the glorious 12th we took train
witb Port Arthur and Fort William
lodges, Young Britons and Lady True
Blues for Kakabeka Falls. Had a
shower of rain in the morning and
another abort 11 a. m. and as there
was no shelter only trees and under-
brush at the grove we, like the people
in British Columbia, "did not get
wet," There were 9 lodges or flags
and two small lodges thee were not
old enough to have Bags, The local
True Blues spread a table in the
wilderness but the rain drove the
crowd to the coaches which remained
on the track all day, but a quarter of
a mile away, Salvation Almy had a
provision tent and stayed with their
sob all throngh. Others had baskets,
boxes, etc., and it was a big pic-nio.
Had a good march out in the open
field then from a wagon platfoxm four
speeches were given. I did not forget
my subject for the 15 or 20 minutes
abetted me, The Methodist and Bap-
tist ministers were present and a Mr.
Oliver from Part Arthur. Following
the addresses was a lively program of
sports for which prizes were awarded.
Got back home• in good time in the
evening fully satisfied with the day's
celebration.
Hope everything is getting along
o. k. 10 Brussels.
I am, Yours Truly
B. GERRY.
Perth County
The property owners of Mitchell
voted on a by-law to raise $10,000 for
the purpose of flttiug up the mill dam
and adjacent property as a public park
road improvements and extending the
water mains. Considerable opposition
was offered to the proposed schemes,
but the promoters of the by-law suc-
ceeded in clearing with a majority of
68,
Hill & Co., Mitchell, are so busy
that they have had electric lights put
up around the yards to enable the
men to work outside at night and the
clang of the hammer can be heard
well up to midnight. Orders have
been pouring in so rapidly that the
firm cannot keep up with the work,
hence they have to work overtime,
Church Chimes
Regular service was held in the R. C.
church last Sunday.
Last Sabbath, Rev. Mr. Lundy, of
Walton, occupied Melville church pul-
pit and gave two good discourses.
In connection with the Sabbath
School session of the Methodist church
last Sunday, short, iuterestiug addresses
were given by E. 0. Walker, of Regina
Dud '1`, M. Barrington, of Montreal, both
of which were greatly enjoyed.
At the Methodist cburch last Sabbath
morning, Miss Edythe McCracken, of
Cleveland, Ohio, sang a beautiful solo,
bearing the title "Jesus Lover of my
Soul." Miss L. Downing and R. A.
Pryne rendered the duet "I'll trust in
Thee" in good voice,
At a meeting held recently in Guthrie
Church Harl'iston, for the purpose of ex-
tending a call to a minister it Was deckl-
ed by some of -the managers to arrange
for a meeting between the session of
Knox Church for the purpose of go.
ing into details regardiug union. At
present Guthrie Church i5 without e
minister, much to the dissatisfaction of
its large congregation wino it is under-
stood is desirous of calliug s minister and
having the church affairs reorganized and
put into good shape as they were prior
to theme e
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lough.
Mrs. N. W. Rowell, Wife of tate leader
of Ontario Liberals and representative of
the riding of North, Oxford, received
last )+ridaviafternoon lo the Edeu ltolne
On Light street, Woodstock, where Mr,
and Mrs, Rowell end 181011y have taken
up their reei(lenee for Stinrnter,
There r were many callers during the
after0000 and evening, wben Mr. Rowell
was at home. Mrs, Rowellbas a chhrm-
tog personality and will be a decided
acquisitlou to Woodstock society, Mrs,
Rowell will receive on Frldaye during
July aid the first two Fridays in
August.
Canadian News
Fire did damage at Vancouver ap-
proximatiug two million dollars.
A young man named Eley broke his
neck while diving at Port Stanley.
John W. Bettenson, aPeel county far.
mer, was Instantly killed by lightuina.
Win. Robinson, ex -M. P, and twice
Mayor of Kingston, died there at the age
of 87.
An investigation• of Toronto bakeries
showed filthycouditlons existing in many
of them,
Samuel Bull, a lawyer, in Belleville for
sixty years, passed away at the age of
eighty-five.
Mrs. McGee was found guilty et
Georgetown, P. E. 1., of murdering her
five children,
A cordial welcome awaits the Liberal
leader, N. W. Rowell, K. C., M. P. P.,
in the North.
The Provincial Health Departmenthas
begun an educational campaign on how
to fight disease.
Prompt action by a Scoutmaster in
tendering first aid to a brakeman at.
Windsor no doubt saved his -life,
Dr. Daniel Muirhead, of Carleton
Place, was fatally injured in an &0300]0
bile accident near North Gower..
A Toronto property owner secured a
reduction of assessment owing to the
noise of children on his Street. •
People of Toronto and neigbborhood
bought 250 carloads of potatoes from
one county in Virginia in six weeks.
Ex -Mayor George Henan, of Niagara
Falls, Ont., died after au illness of sever-
al months from nervous shock.
Henry Brizell, a well-known building.-
contractor of Windsor, was killed by
lightning while standing in a doorway.
Toronto Italian fruit dealers objected
to keeping their goods covered from dirt
on the ground thatitwould interfere with
sales.
Wm. S. Bryant, jun„ of Plainneld,
N. Jwas accidently choked to death
at the Ardamurchen Club, Central
Argyle, N. S.
An old man, William Ford, who was
lost in the woods for several days, died
in a London hospital as a result of his
sufferings.
Hon. Jacob Baxter, M. ID., Registrar
of Haidimand and formerly Speaker of
the Ontario Legislature, died: et the age
of eighty years.
An officer was dismissed by the
Minister ot Militia for being drunk
while iu charge of troops returning from
Niagara Camp to Toronto.
Six persons met tragic deaths in Tor-
onto and vicinity, Mr. John T.
Sheridan, former promiueut busiuees
mac, committed sucide. Basil Collins,
aged eleven, was buried alive.
A deal has just been put through
whereby the tseo local papers, the Re-
porter and the Reformer, of Galt. are to
be combined, beginning the 1st of
August. It has been felt for some time
hat the town could scarcely support
profitably two daily papers aud the dir-
ctors of both decided to merge them
nto one company. The united daily
will probably be called the Daily,' Be-
erier and the manager and virtual own-.
r will be tames Clark, late of Detroit.
Before 1200 spectators Tom, Long -
oat defeated Cameron in a ten -mile
etch race at New Glasgow, N. S.
ngboat won by about three yards,
is time being 56 minutes and 17 see -
ads. At 130 time during tate race were
he runners separated by more than ten
aids, and: for a distance they ran
breast. The runners were side by side
o yards from the finish, when inch by
nthLongboat drew away from Camer-
n. breasting the tape three yards ahead
f the Amherst boy. It was Long..
oat's first appearance in Pictou Co.
nd many gathered from all parts of the
ounty to see the Indian. The time
as S minutes and 13 seconds slower
ban that made by Longboat in Wied-
er on Thursday.
With the usual feeling of good fellow -
hip prevailing, the Grand Lodge A. F.
nd A. M. of Canada in the Province of
ntario, opened its 57th annual com-
unication in Convocation Hall of the
Diversity of Toronto. Over 800 bro-
ilers registered, During the year the
embership has lucreased 1,900 making
n aggregate membership of 50,300,
he following district deputy grand
asters were elected 1 --Ottawa, John C,
cott, Ottawa ; Algoma, Frank 13, Allen,
ort Arthur ; Nipissing, C. it. Refd,
udbury; Muskoka, Dr A. S. Porter,
owassan ; Otonebee, L. M. Garfatt,
ort Hope ; Eastern, R, T. Nicholson,
ancaster ; Erie, Dr. W. Kelly, Plowce ; St. Clair, D. D. Brodie, Forest
widen, P. C. Banglert, Dorchester;
outb Huron, Rev. D. W. Conine, Ex-
er ; North Huron, G, Spotton, Wiug-
m ; Wilson. A. W, Cameron, Wood-
ock • Hatuiltou, W, 1#. Wardrop,
atuttton ; Georgian, A. C. Adams,
idland ; Niagara, James Waugh, Port
al;tousie ; Toronto West, J B. Mc-
e:ui,
Maple ; PrinoeEdward, Dr, 0.
Watson, Campbellford ; Frontenac,
r. A. R. 14. Williamson, Kiugeton ;
Lawrence, William Headman,
Sinith's Fells, Every district was keen -
contested, Iu Muskoka at least fif-
th ballots were necessary before D.
iter sticceeded in getting a majority
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Juniors defeated Seaforth at the former
town Tuesday evening
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Football .AssoOiatiou Berm final game by
a 2 to r score in a game that went 20
minutes overtime, le, Clarke, of Strats
ford, refereed. Seaforth scored in the
first half and Tavistock tied it up before
full thee. After 20 01001tes extra time
Tevislook snored on a penalty kick,
The latter team will mew meet Atwood
in the finals.