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The Brussels Post, 1913-4-24, Page 1VOL, -VU• 43 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1913 W. H. KERR, Proprietor New Advertisements 1 1 en1-1i, A D, ae wan. 11 � e' h n 1.11 )v seta A taek 1' r eNou lx -Box 111icis Pus went s 1 L ,ERio i 11) 2 ela ,0,311`F1linten N. e 'I art 1 u'go N-1 Wel Pme11 Dalt Ronda P)ofr2ea Yewh,•r. Dino 1 or hatching --Ratty Unrnt. Granbrook 1)Xrlo AT EDMONTON, -'Albs sad (news was receive( Wednesday mined lig that Elvin Huu1ar, tJlitd sou of John Hunter, 1)l' Oranieool(, had died of pneumonia in un 13(11nonton h0apilall Tuesday night. at 8 1'eleek. 1-1e had gone 'West Otl the 8th inst., intending to spend the Sumter!. there, leaving his wife (who was a 1111.1100 of Ol1n8, Seel) tont three ch}I(leen 111 Oranbrool2, to follow ifeverylhing tanned nut )te. he hoped. Deceased had worked the., Gluts, Switzer farm for the past term • and on giving it 8.p) 1$ few months ago 1 held a clearing slue. He was a steadyI going, highly respected young 111811 whose nnlnol(ed for demise is gee(1tly remolded and sincere ers sY ¢1.ty isex - te11ded to the young widow and fam- ily and other relatives. The remains. h n eYm burial the 110 Mehl brought c) I g edea 1, it E}nittot of W hotly h•74Y 1 (1 (1 1 u was )t 1 his 30tH ! I 1 n Gunter •iIY Veru, A. McDonald title lnelebalIt of t)mete (mit, was with deceased when he peeeed away. Jamestown • Having received lily claim on the Cult property in full I have no furl lien 111141111 against it. DAVID BALLINGALL, Miss Latina 011311iff spent a4 few drays wit l) her friend Miss Jessie Strachan, Miss Rae Moses is home from Bees - :relit for a time. She held a position in D. C. I1ose'store. Dinigald Stem:limn will assist in the pengram at the D. -Ewan Box Social Brussels Thlu'slhty evenin{;. James Pnrmbull's health continues about, the Sallie. H1t1 Many friends would be pleased to see him able to be about again. Woman's Institute tits Thursday afternoon at 2.30 at 111re..1. 1). Miller's. 1111i. Wm. Holt will address the meet- ; ing on "The molter) girl and her ways." • Long. months service prove the . . real quality of the leather''ncT orkman'shi.. w p in THE HAR'IT BOOT & SHOE CO. °H EDEHICLON. Na. LIA1I I I D "Canada's )lest Shoe`esk•r. Sold only by ---- E. C. DUWFORD Tailor and Gents' Furnisher, Brussels flair Goods TldB.approachilig visit ul' dll, 1 2a)1; R. Peather, the Pt tuber Hai) Stove and Beauty 01111 eve Institut, or 'F'o'unt)), should inove of interest inn advantage to ever)' (volute who reads this ,2nnoituceme)1,, 1'rnfe,tiul' Pew 1,11 will'display an assortment of Salm Wavy g%Vitehes, Bt•iaiQ:4, Pell' (Mel Trail .- fornlal:ulna, the equal of wheel have Bever before been seen milsi(lc o1Toennl3). e�• liev. Wcaley, Wlox Girt v tilteon. n - duct the servlaw tiers Cil Sunday even 1 lug. 0 7 d al 1 J McDonald u u e 14 i e iH M4D 1 1 t s g from •\N iughein 13usiaess College has Y t 1.k 8.a ndl ion a Toronto. \1 c wish t o p l l )ler every ylt(teSs. Alex. 131'yane, of Brussels, was tint here on 'Tuesday. hit•, Bryans hes still a warm place in his heart for the old fat niilur• scenes Andrew Pointe's 11as leased the +Jj+. t;, (JttO. 'farm for this yeti•, Tins givee hit 800 Acres to tvuris but be will look softer 11 all right, PROMOTION I11XAM1,-Following are the 3('8ults rl' the remelt. Promotion Examinations in 1i, S. No. 10. Stole's. Nantes In 131414') ,If merit:- 1it11t'7n(!e Class-- Maggie Ricluu•dsoll, George Mloffal. anis 1 "'' essa Robb. Sr. IV.- Ze11), 'I'uveep, Viu1)1 llaeLeod and Mat Miller. Sr. III- Addison Preset, 1h'zel Robb and Harvey Rebels .0e, .0. III,- Elvrt Ramsay, 01,111814' 1+.n -re-) trod i1rtlilt '1'uneey (equal} and Nrero0 3ohosI(.n. PL. t[.-Rt•r61 • Ilitnet•tson, Gurdon Niel'. rat, hew .11,iluafnn and Janet Miller. Se. T -- M1irit ret 3(1eDOIgnll, ilath•y Robb, Duncan McDougall, Louise Erases and Jessie Messer. Al. E. M CLELLAVD, Teacher. Professor Pember „i11 also exnnline and diagnose,free of charge, all hair and scalp troubles and his advice may be relied upon. Fine Toupees and Wigs for Gentlemen a Specialty. All *nods are manufactured of the finest Natural 1'1)1il% A visit will be undoubtedly worth your while at. Lhe ' American B telBrus els' , Wednesday, May lth Ladies who foe any treason cannot visit the hotel, write of phone and Professor Pember will call at their residence. For men orders address- ' Pember Glair Store, 127 Vonore bot, Toronto! Ont. Grey Seeding ie well Ltdvatred. Township oerva always wel(:otne by TRE POST We see pleased to report that Al - met' 11c(I)ins tilt 18 nu1.kfug -noticeable. immovetheet 211 NV111glIltII1 11O9pital and will soon be able to get hone we hope Deputy Reeve Brown recently dis- posed (1F two rho' ?bred . Berkshire sows, one to %Vn1. Bake). j)'., 0111 eon.. and thlnther to Wilson Evens, 12th con.. They were good. ones. 3(1184 Living, danghte) of lies [Mowatt A) metro)g, 1311) run., tv110 has hien attending Strut 1014 Busi- ness College. has taken a ;amnion in Tnronl1'. \\'e wish her gurneys its the Queen Oily. ' Saturday (.1' last week 'Thomas Shrove, 7.0311 tem., (vent to C,nelph to accnnlpany MIS. Brown bark hone. She wits at. the hospital shine Good Friday and is recovering nicely liven the operation, we are glad to say. Mrs. Edward Bosnian, of Whir:Mani, W118 visiting her daughter, .Mrs. J. AI. Lake, 4t1) 0113., returning hone last Saturd,)y. Mrs. Tinsman itltelids tak- ing a resp to the West before long to enjoy a holiday with relatives and old friends. NEW CuuRCu - The Contract for the new Methodist thumb, 11th con,. known by the 1181118 Of Union ap. poi11hMeld. 11318 heel, 12•t to Mr. Eizo'- tutan, 8.r' ,,\lilchell, lobo Knill the Mon- erieff church t1. short Lime ago Build. fug Committee has the excavating about finished for the basement and it 18 expected the corner stone laying will take plane of Dltnini(n Day. Site is Opposite the Whitfield school. It is estimated (hal the new edifice will cost about $0;000. The congrega- tion and Nese. deem ye credit for their enterprise and business manage- ment. Smoot, Rt4PoW1.-The following- is a report 8.l' 1 he standing of •the pupils of 8. H. Nn I Grey, also of the Marks nblai11cd by Theo 111. .the recent Pen - 111011e1 8.101111111411 11111 :-SI'. IV. -Jean Grant 571 (manors) Mervin Miller 412, WilfredOamerol' 356. J1. IV.-11lay Arulaurnug 512, Malcolm Engle 304, Jr. I I I.-\\'illie Engel 285, "'Ion i ernaglia0 83, Tint Armstrong 545 (honor-) \villi.. muss. 4211. Sr II.- Ruh)' K131.11414:111111442 (honors) Willie Perris 310. Jr. IL-Grnre Kerneghan Jessie Miller, Russel Grant, Robbie Engel, Ernie Ooehrane. Pt. TI. - Margaret Alcock. '* mieee(1 six exams, KATE 1DLEER, Teaeher, uLundy, pawn, eo f d ee'ased m t W118 1a de l3russets CenleI tt (e1.r01.. 1(dlb•atel) were. Robt, 'Thunman, Alex, and ,ino, lleDnnald, three 2,Ritchie end ( ett , ( hens J leu Rites 1L ) t. P WHO) soils iisl74te nlul J Ii81.144, the 9111)jH(•1. of this natic2• was 1.4 faith- ful tlrinber of the Presbyterian Church ; a Liberal in politics and al- though a 1-8seeved than possessed traits of character that were manly and well deserving of the respect and esteem iu which he was held by all who knew him, Me. McAllister hes a sister, Mrs, 14ngg, 110111g; in Ayr. The bereaved share in the sympathy of the community. Morita Reed the ude1, in this issue concern- ing letting township contracts next 'I'uosday., .1(uues Bowman M. P., was house over Sunday. He thinks the session wittiest into June. PaOSIOTION8.-Report of promotion examinations of S. S. No. 9, Morris :- Jr. IV to Sr. IV --Total 725 ; to pass 300-M. Davidson 435. Sr. III to Jr. [V -Total 725 ; to pass 300-L. ;Jack- son 436, Sr. II to Jr, III -Total 625 ; Lo pass 310-E. Mc08.11 524 (honors), 0, Skelton 479 (honors), G. Kelly 448, E. Watson 413. A. E. COWAN, Teacher. HOME BURNED. -Jas. -McGee a fartm- er residing on the lit concession of Morris, had his house completely destroyed by fire which was caused by an overheated stovepipe. The family had only retired a short time when Mr. McGee was awakened by the smell of smoke an(1 of going out discovered that the • flee had made considerable headway. As geiokl'y as possible he aroused the others, but so quickly did the flames spread [hut they only gut out in the scantiest l ltilhiug, Intl had much difficulty iu rescuing. Alt. 1l10:ee's mother, who was SO 111 Butt. she )tad to retrain in bed. 13e1'nre neighbors' could gather to help tight. the fire the )louse was a I'urnare and soon afterwards a pile of ashes. SAD ACCIDENT, -Tuesday nfternonn asad and fatal accident oc;lrred Be miles f1'nnl Blnevale, Lot 20, 2nd line Alnreis township, When Glen A., yoinige81 son of Robert and Mary A. 'rupeey, was instantly killed by the 3!'clock express, going :Moth. The little Ind who was a year and 9 Months (1121, had been playing around the ylu'd and is supposed to have followed his grandfather Tnrvey who went wit it 1.4 gtu, to shoot ground hogs. and mood iced got on the W. G. & B. rail - wit y, which crosses the farm quite close to the house. The engine whistle was blown at the mile post and before the child was discovered !he irnu horse 33148 close IlpOtl hilt. Despite the application of the enter - galley brake, which well nigh threw 1 11S1etlgel•S on the train off their seats the distance was ton short to avert the terrible blow. The little boy's neck was broker!, a nasty eat was in- flicted and: the back of his head badly crustier], death beiuq • (3)531(1111111)011(18. The rentable were tet(lerly lifted and carried to the home by Conductor Cox, this being the first intimation of the heart breaking occurrence. No blame can be attached to the et ew as everything possible was done to 8230 the little. boy. The grandfather was not more than 25 or 3p , ode from the scene of the finality when it ac- cepted and the father was working with the leant in a field not far away. There are two other children in the family. 'Funereal takes place Thurs- day afternoon Thursdayatfter'noon to Bluevale cemetery, Rev. Mr. Ferguson, of Belgrave, con- ducting the service. 0croner Ken- nedy, of Winghaan, and the jurymen selected visited the scene and viewed the body rand an inquest will be held 1! 1 hlaay evening at 8 o'clock in Blue - vale. It is said the child probably got on the tt•ack under or through a supposed osed hole Wire gate that 1s 1 1NP to bar the way at the crossing on the farm. The sad accident has called out widespread sympathy for the afflicted family in the death of their bright lilt10 lad. A FORMER RESIDENT DIES.- Last Saturday. Thomas Skelton, a fol•tner resilient of Mortis township, died tat, Londe,, after an illness of 2 weeks, Deceased wits bnl•n � yeas. I)e( 2 L n hie 71 t I •' 41 I and oar,: L( i!, Ynrlt4hne, l.ni,la 1 t , Canada ,+illi his parents %ellen 6 years of age,: }neat lug in Sravboeo. About 50 yews ago lie ,came to Morris and h line, nu the SL taol(np 14 bush Perin where he spent LL good litany 'years. His %rife wa8 Miss Elizabeth Jackson, l,f ih iris, to tv140111 118 w148 mart•isd 114 3'8411.8 sago and who predeceased him) by nearly 16 yeses passing away at Drayton, Ont., at which point they had moved to in 1881. M.I 8114111)11 3)21.9 (4q extensive dealer in Bruin of both Beus8Pls and Drayton markets and was widely known, especially by the farming com- munities with whom he had such hn- tirnateacgtraiutance. Deceased came; back to Brussels to live and spent 13 yeti's there. He suffen'ecl a stroke of paralysis which affected his mental powers so that 11e was incapatcitaated fi•ntn actively engaging in business affairs. A flintily o1 6 children was baro bothe house the sons being Robert, Reeve of Mimic°, who is en- gaged in the Sewer pipe business; George, e, G. T, R. agent at Onondaga ; and Harry, a IIachinist, of Detrot, all, of whom were in attendance at the funeral. Jno. died its Toronto, aged 21 years and the 11 anglkteee- Mrs. A. McKenzie, of Buffalo, N. `i'. ;. and Mrs. 13ryans, of Newcastle -tate also deceased. The funeral of All', Skelton took place to 13russols cemetery Monday afternotel, 'Rev. A, .1. Mann officietnlg in the absence of Rev. Dr. Oaten at Gntlerich. ' Pall- bearers were J. Querht, W. take, N. IF.'Gerry, .1. Hewitt, 0. McQuarmie ana Thos Marshall. The sub'ect of Walton Rend the Stephens advt. regarding n tied boots and es 2 ) 1 L Several from locality attended St. Jnhu's church Bazaar at Brussels last Friday, Miss Aland Felgn8nn is 1(01(1(1 from 'Toront(1 after anexlended slay. Her. disabled limb iv Making favorable progress and we hope will cnntiame to do so until completely restored. Oongler1nlntiols rue extended to bride (Miss Mary Will.Marra and It 1(1 , 1 Y Davidson, of hlcKillop,) who ware married Wednesday evening of this week 111 I he Manse here by Rev. Mr. Lundy. The yom(0col couple .will reside on the groom's flue Nein adjoining Walton. \Ve wish them many happy prospsl•nats years, ' A. \VELI, KNOWN RESIDENT. DIES. -At the home rf his daughter, Mrs. Robt. Veitcl2._near Galt, \'Vin. Mc- AIIi4Ler, (m' of the pioneers of Grey tn1Vl1,111)1, passed aw)4yy. Th11)5day morning of last week. Born in New York Stale. in 1836 he, when if child, )moved with his parents to Waterloo township where his early life was spent, Ile gats Married in 1802 to Miss Janet Richardson, of the same later the boivuahip and two years. n y moved to the 17th con. of. Grey town- ship where he lived until last Fall when he moved to Walton. Four weeks ago Air. McAllister' went' to visit his daughter and other relatives in Dumfries and when preparing Co return 'home was seized with heart failure and in a few -days )sassed away. 141r. McAllister will be Test renlem- betted by residents of Walton vicinity as teacher and leader of singing in Duff's church, Walton,' of which he was leader for over 80 years and gone °then places Gybe have n( t° maul v . g and hands will never forget his teach- ing and hospitality. Deceased is eau'- vived by his wife, one son, W. J., of Sarnia; and three daughters, Mies Teenie, at home • Mrs. R. Veiteh, Waterloo ; and. 14frs. :Toe, Ritchie 17th col, (iirey. Tho fuheral took place Sattlyd3)y afternoon from hi lane residenee here, an apptopriat service being conducted by Rev, M s e Mr and In his earlierY ears had been an waive (118.11 In the general welfare of the community. Deceased was an uncle to Wm. Skelton, of this town - shin • Jim, PiiestnLe Alun , Shoes of WoolsI ((k'• and des. Campbell, of Kihra• 1dlne. the Jackson Bros of 3(1011•is and 13lyth, are brother's to the late Mrs. Skelton, Sluevale Corner's iegne81 will be held here. Friday evening in eoneeetio, with the death of little Glen 'Purvey on Tuesday afternoon, CALLED'A M(N15•r3R.-III11 sate and Bashes Presbyterian chitset,• s have extended a unenilneus roll nu Rey. Taite, of 8t. ()atharities, A eper - aal meeting of the Plesbyy Ivill be held on Thursday Maylst to Ileal with the call. If this is settled IL will only leave Kinlongh and Kinloss charge vacant fn Maitland Presbytery. Wroxeter Mr's, J. Fox, of Brussel., spent Saturday in the village. Miss Myles, of Huilybury renewed acgnaintalleeti here this. week. Mrs. Rintoul, of Wiagbam, was the guest of friends here on Sunday. Mrs. Lowryaod Miss A. Lowry of Belm(n•e, visiled friends in the village last Thursday. Quarterly Service will be held in the Methodist, church next Sunday morn- irlgat 10 80 o'clock, J. Kalbfloisch, of Milverton, spent several days of last week with his daughter, Mrs. C. Reis. Sherrie Gibson reterned to London on Tuesday having agent a few days with ,relatives and friem(1s in the Village. 1111`19 I1ot1Ce W115 a Methodist, a iberat through the district, aturda was set for the bearing AClearing s y the lawyers In the w a • u ofelteY of the 4 fin F 1 g SHOE S,AL( 15 per cent, off on all Shoe goods, Mostly McPherson make, Men's heavy shoes;. up to the finest end latest styles, also Children's and Women's Slippers, Oxfords, buttoned and laced, Some Rubbers of good quality. Harness A fine line of Harness of different kinds. Horse Blankets, Robes, Rugs, Whips, Trunks, Valises, &c. Shoes and Long Boots made to order: Harness and Shoe Repairing done ro tl m P Hive 1)a a call. Lead bury Mts. Wm. Stewart, who has been pno'1)' the past few weeks, is able to be around again. ;John Dundee has not been es well as we would like to see him but hope. he will soon be around again. -- Mrs, Ep11. Dennis, of Ottawa, is vis- iting at the hone of het husband's parents Menu and Mrs. Dennis, Wm. Koechtel had the clever bullet' ill the other day which at the price of seed is a profitable asset to farming. The various schools in the township had their Spring examinations on Thursday atn(1 P11day of last week and the majority of the children have had their highest expectations realized be- cause of promntton. ADDRESS AND 'PRESENTATION.- Tuesday evening of last week a com- pany of neighbors numbering abont 50 assembled at the comfortable home of Walter and Mrs, Davidson, of Mc- Killop, who were recently married and utter rending the following ad- dress presented two fine rocking chairs to the popular host and hostess :- DEAR FRIENDS. -We, the friends and ileiglnb0l'S of our most esteemed friend, Walter. Davidson have thought it befitting to call upon hint to offer eolgrattlla1iens and Welcome his bride to Leadbuey. Mr. Davidson is well known im McKillop and highly es- teemed and respected by all. In his associations with the religious busi- ness and social life of the district, his honesty and sincerity, has been appreciated and could not fail to snake an impression on those around him. We beg Mr. and Mrs. Davidson to accept these chairs as a small token of our regard, which can only con- vey in a very small measure our feelings toward then). We sincerely offer out best wishes for a ling happy lire which we hope they will enjoy among their many friends here. Mr. Davidson made a brief but ap- propriate reply expressing the thanks of Mrs. Davidson and himself for the kind words and highly valued gifts. A fine time was enjoyed by the guests. Belgrave Last Monday Jno. VanNorman motored to Toronto. Rev. i\Ir. Kilpatrick attended Sab- bath School Institutes this week to give addresses. The Promotion exams. were on last week and the successful pupils will advance next week. ThurS(1(Ly afternoon of this week Rev. Mr. Ferguson was called upon to take charge funeral service of the of the little sou of Rebt. T)rvey, 2nd lino of Morris, who was killed. 'lhaes(hay afternoon by the 1V. G. iso 1 3. ex 1tress. -T A 1iOR.ltER MOERISITE, ihe North Dakota Democrat, published in Fargo, 011 daumlry 23rd, has a good likeness of an old Hulot) boy, 3a native of the. township of Morris, a son of the dale Robert 3',,) 11)131.1 lll(g 1111(1 a brother of Robt. Al melx•ong, of Belgrave. The Democrat says': -D. L Armstrong, whose residence is Willow City, N. D., and who has been chosen as (fl'lei- al- messenger of the North Dakota presidential electors to starry the elec- toral vote of this state to Waihillggton. 1.41dCa.cast t}G fes' Wilson and Marshall, is 43 years old and has been a; resident 111 North Dakota for 25 years. He hits. hold no public office except Secretary of. the (lame Oonmiseion. He has been extensively engaged in the real le: ett011(1 collection business in the past. sai11d isat p18813111' extensively en•. gaged in farming. He is a married ,111411 (111(1 his, family consists of him- self, wife and ditughtet•ss Ile has had 1 e in the bank- ing a e considerableftperase business and was ...at one time cashier of the Rugby Bank at Rugby. Ile is an active North Dakotan, al- ways interested in all of the affair's that street the people and will be a must.. creditable representative to carry the eleetotaal vote of this enter• 'rising Northwestern State to Walsh- ngCoe. A.t.his 1111118 of life he is just in the prime of his manhood and no doubt has a very bright, and active 01)111'e before hitt i1g busitiess and if he should so desire would be a very W. C. Stephen, hen, W )ton t a P likely future public office holder. The State of North Dakota may well feel justly proud of its representative to miry the electoral vote of the state to Washington to help decide the presidential contest. Dougald Simpson, who has been engaged on the G. T. R. here for solve time, has been appointed Section foreman at Olandeboye nn the Grand 'trunk and has gone to his new posi- tion. We wish him success and be- lieve he will render diligent anafaith ful service. Sorry to see them move from Belgrave. Mr. Simpson was caretaker of the Presbyterian church and is succeeded by D. Geddes. OBIT. -On April 8th Mrs. Arthur Agnew, a former resident, died at the hotne of her son at Plainsyille, Ohio, aged 83 years, She was married three titles, 1st to Mr. Oaskbell, by whom she had 5 children • afterward to 14lr. Gilmour, who died here 26 years ago. Mr. Agnew, was her third husband and on his demise the subject of this notice removed to Ohio. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and will be remembered well by the older people of the community. case, The crowd stated that the case r he of t A a undo. , edl ern un out U d b - Y Counsel for the defence sal d1.}I man a e she8.1 a' come n ,det the nunleF al act, which provides a penalty of $20 and disqualification For two years, and not under the'eriutista' code as an indictable offence. °The jails would be full if that view' were correct," he said, 'lie floored the officials of 'the Do- minion' Alliance and Constable Brown. a weak "It is usual when a aide has case for the lawyer to score the wit- nesses on the other side," said the crown, "My 1ea1•ned friend bas absolutely no bushless to ca11 down the constable. He was simply doing his duty, and he did it well. He need not malign either the Dominion Alliance. The case is undoubtedly one in which the defe,)(lant should be sent for trial on the evidence given." The magistrate concurred with this view and committed Ezra Brenner for trial at Godericb. Bail was ac- cepted iu the stun of $400.' Brenner's father put up $200, and Brenner him- self the rest, Ethel Lend a hand to Ethel Women's In- stitute to complete their $50 for the cot. Sunday School Institute in the Methodist church }sere Thursday afternoon and evening of this week. Atiss Walker of Napanee, Ont., who has been visiting with Mrs. R. Close, Mrs. Pirie and other relatives and friends for the past 3 months, has returned to her home. The Canadian Club donated $5.00 to the Children's Aid Society of Huron Co., as an indication of the interest fain the work as presented by Co. Inspector Elliott, of Godericb. WOMEN'S 1NsTITDTE.-TheI•e was an attendance of 21 members and visitors at the home of Mrs. Dilworth Thurs- day afternoon of last weekatthe regular meeting of the Women's In- stitute. After the opening exercises the report of the Hospital Fund was given. Thele wasn't quite enough subscribed to furnish the cot so the ladies decided to leave it Over until. the May meeting as they are determin- ed to raise the $50.00 and have the cot named "Ethel Women's Institute." Any member who has not been called on should remit con- tributions to Miss Hall, the Secretary. Mrs, 0. Cleaver gave a splendid paper "Systematic I'lonsekeeping." Roll call brought out some of the benefits of the Institute by quotations from favorite authors. Mrs. W. Bremner . After the meeting g gave a reading. ra taint closed Mrs. Dilworthserved l y luncheon. All present thoroughly en- joyed themselves. Next lneetmg will be held at the home of Mrs. Jas. Mc- Lelland on May 19th. It will be the annual meeting and a good attend- ance is asked for. DROPS DEAD AT HESPELER.-J. N. Oober, well known l'3espeler real estate broker and conveyancer, drop - p ed dead Friday morning,ruing+ shortly alter 7 o'clock. 130 had started to dig in his garden and was suddenly over- come. lie had been troubled with his heart for some time but was down town daily doing business at his office. The news of his death will be (4 shock to his many friends in West- ern Ontario. The late Mr. ()ober held many positions of trust in Hespeler. He was tax collector for the town of Hesppeler, secretary -treasurer of the Methodist church, and held in trust many valuable papers for the different societies of 13espeler. He had been a steward, trustee, and (fisher for many years in the church. Remark- able evidence of hie faithfulness lay in the fact that during his 30 years of Membership he had not missed 30 Sundays at the service during that time, Mr, (Jober was in his 70th year. A wife and grown -8.p family survive hint, five danghters and one son. De- ceased was a brother to the late John Colter , a former well known wn resident of 181113'1 and occasionally visited WILL HAVE TO STAND HIS TRIAL The first trial of its kind in Canada will be 1)811111 at the 53111113 assizes in t ofDzta Kreuter Godericb as :a result l, of Grand Bend, being committed for trial et Exeter Saturday nn charges of having paid money to buy votes against Local Opi(0(1 in the recent 00111eitin Stephen Township. The ease will he the Rest of its kind to which the amended act will apply, and 18 being watched with the great - T est interest by teml)eratee people ail i FI CHRIST AND THE CHURCH." Epworth League Anniversary a Decided Success. Last Sabbath the anniversary ser - woes of the Epworth League were preached in the Methodist church by Rev. Allied Brown, of (4oderich, to large and attentive congregations. In the morning the text chosen was Phil. 4th chap. and 3rd verse from which stifle sermon was given on the obligation and privilege of being call- ed to labor for the Master. The Junior League members, in addition to the church choir, rendered suitable musical selections. At the evening service the speaker eloquently and practically dwelt upon Nehemiah's rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. The discourse was out of the ordinary but will not soon be for- gotten as the duty of personal service was pointedly emphasized and illus.. Crated. It was most applicable, to the occasion and was stimulating and optimistic. A male choir of 30 voices sang two rousing choruses and lead • the regular praise service. Church was tastefully decorated with flowers. We ate sorry to state that Rev. bur. Brogan will be removing from this Conference in Jame having accepted an invitation to Kingston. Rev. DI'. Oaten occupied Rev. 141x. Brown's pul- pit at Guderioh. RECITAL MONDAY EVENING ' Monday evening the Town Hall was well filled at the Recital under the auspices of the League. Rev. Dr. Oaten was in charge and Rev. Mr. Mann offered prayer at the opening of the program. MissJevohn Nicklin, of Milbank, was the star and in the rendering of her 14 numbers, includ- ing encores, she proved herself to be an artist of high order as she rendered her difficult selections on the violin: without any written music, meaning that she had memorized every number She was accompanied on the piano by her sister, Miss Yetta 0. Nicklin, who performed her part in first-class man- ner. In addition to the instrumental selections vocal numbers were inter- spersed as follows :- "Won't you come to my tea party P y ?n Velma Lowry ;"Spring is coming," Miss Oarrie HingsLon : "Killarney,' Lorne Eckinier and encore, "Scots wa hae" ; motion song, in which Miss Hin ston sang, "Nearer my God to Thee," while 8 little lassies perfortned evolu- tions illustrative of the hymn. The girls were, lllary Rowland, Elsie Jarvis, 01araAnderson, Lena Barclay., Margaret McOraoken, Marguerite ord and Eva a Wilton, Jamiesn. A choice duet was present- ed by Miss Alta Pvyne and Rev. Dr. Oaten. We must not overlook the debut ol'little Miss Dolly Jarvis, who sang, "Jesus Loves ale" and brought down the .burse. The acoompam8ts for the vocal numbers was Ws. (Rev.) Oaten and Miss Alta Pryne, who per- formed their parts mostost accepttl y and the local talent did splendidly. The Natinual Anthem brought the enjoyable program to a close. Fivanc}al proceeds were-abou t $50.00. bliss Jsvohn Nicklin is the second daughter of D. J. Nicklin, who fre- quently visits Brussels as commercial tea3eller. She belongs to a musical family and although only 16 years of age is in her 2nd year at the Censer- vatoryin Toronto, where she expects to graduate and will then probably take a course in Italy. Iler_violin, from 11vllich brings forth such charm- ing'ntusic, is an historic; enc. ;It is a beautiful Nicholas Ainati, grand, pattern, the handiwork of Cremona, a notable. violinist of Italy and beaky the date 1054. It was pinchated from R. S. Williams, a violin expert, of Toronto, who seemed it in London, linglancl. The violin is a characteris tie example of the maker. The bank 1 a t' till flttished }s in (toe 1000 t f k e u n£ maple, sides and scroll to match varn- ish a rich golden amber. Its tone is mellow. .full told sympathetic. We anticipate a very successful musical career for Hiss Jevons) in the conking %eaal•5. The young ladies were guests tL'the parsonage while in town as they lyre old friends of Dr, and Mrer