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The Brussels Post, 1915-7-15, Page 1ro, VQL. 44 NO. 3 nt ERUSSET,S. ONTARIO, THURSDAY, , ULY x5, 1915 W. HR KRRR, Pyo fiyietor sommoommesoMoilom The Instinct � nct To Save e is in every well-balanced man. To start a savings account de- velops a foresight that will be to its owner's benefit in many. ways, and to select this old - established bank ae the deposi- tory for your money is evidence of sound and conservative judgment. s7 The Bank of Nova Scotia • PAID-UP -RVE CAPITAL - - .11,0000,000 TOTAL REBOURC$S over 00,000,000 BRUSSELS BRANCH F. H. Gilroy, Manager New Advertisements Farm for ante—THE Pon. July sale—G. N. McLaren. Voters List—Twp. of Grey. House for sale—W.H. Kerr Tenders wanted—. Murdie. Public sale—Ontario Clothing Co. Water tub for sale—Geo. E Speiran. Men wanted—Gen. Motor Agencies. Land forveate—Oosmo olitan Realty.. Noticeto Oroditors—Wm. Moses estate. iBistrict 33.eivs Leadbury Miss Grace Knechtel visited for a few days this week at the Manse, Wingham. Dougherty boys have built a nice neat poultry house and will tush the; businees.in future. Munn Bros. have enlarged their, barn to make- room for their crops. Isaac Bolton had the job. Thos. Mose and mother epent Sun- day with friends at Clinton also tak- ing in the Orange 'Celebration at Lucan. Win, Stewart and family spent tate week end at Usborne township visit. ing his mother and sisters at the old home. • • Jae, McLaughlin is carrying his arm in a sling as a result of an encounter with a heifer he wee leading, knock- ing hien down and goring him in the arm. There was quite an exodus last Monday to Wingham in connection with the celebration of July 12th. Next Sabbath evening, in the Metho. dlet.olnieeh, Rev, Ale. P+witaby will •have as the enhjeet of his sermon "Au' intellectual difficulty," Moncrief '- Hay and the root crop is keeping the farmers busy.. Roy Stewart, Evilestle, was holiday- ing with Elmer McKay last week. A. few from this locality were at Listowel for the 12th of July Cele- bration. Harry and Mrs. Ward were oalled to Gad's Hill, owing to the illness of Mrs. Wa'd's mother. 261 boxes of cheese were. sold from Silver Corners factory to Robt. Johns- ton, of Woodstock, at 15 Dente , per pound. We are sorry, to state that' Mrs. John Valiance, who makes her home at Thos. Inglis, 14th Con., fell off the stone steps and injured her head. She is under thiedortot's care but as the old lady is 82 years of age site is not as well able to fight off injuries as in metre youthful days. Mrs. Valiance is Mrs. Inglis' mother. We hope she will soon be better. Belgrave Do YOUR EYES BOTHER Y011? J. G. Jones,' graduate optician and watch maker, will visit Relgrave each Wednesday and may be found at Hotel, ready to attend to teettng of 0780 and, will also repair watches and olookg.Tele. phone No.80 for further information, A good time was spent at the picnic' in the Wilkinson grove Friday after- noon of kat week. The Red Cross re- ceived the benefit of the contribution. Sunday afternoon there was a large attendance at Trinity church it being the occasion of the annual sermon to the Orangemen. Rev. Mr. Farr gave a very loyal and practical discourse. Mrs. (Rev.) Parnaby and children are expected to arrive here about the close of July. They are visiting rela- tives in the meantime. Mr. Parnaby is getting settled in the Parsonage and making friends. At the Garden Party held on the Methodist Parsonage lawn a pleasant time was enjoyed. Wingham Band supplied a musical program and there was a lively Base Ball match between Brussels and Belgrave. in 'which the latter won quite handily. The finan- anodal proceeds of the evening was about $70. The next meeting of Belgrave Wom- en's Institute will be held Tuesday I afternonn, at 280 o'clock, at the home pf Nye. John VanOamp. A report of the District meeting will be given by Mrs. Jas. Taylor and the subject "Courtesy and good manners in the home" will be introduced, by Mee. Chas. Wilkinson. A cordial invita- tion extended to, all. • ocooo•O••••••••••os••••I•NNNMos000e••S•S••eoS••• _ • s• Brussels Daylight ght Store G. N . McLaren ren • • •••• sbJulySaIerv•••r• • • • • NOW GOING ON 1 • • Big Bargaiosinl 5ualroma) Goods 1 Big Bargains in all Summer Waists and Wash Dresses • Big Bargains in all Summer Dress Materials oe • g g 1 Big _Bargains .in Laces and Embroideries `1 • •Also Summer Underclothing all sizes e : Big Bargains in Gloves and Hosiery BigBargains ains in Straw Hats for Men, Boys & Children : g• • • • • • • 1 • • • • • 1 • 1 Men's Tan and Patent Oxfords sea r3s o„A; Welt` ed Soles, regular $4.00. Sale price ; • • Boys' and Mens Suits y • •• For the next 20 days we are cutting the prime •in Men's • and Boys' Suits. We have too many on hand and they, • must go—the Low Prices will certainly sehd then out and • WE NEED THE MONEY. Just take a look and compare. prices. Clearing all Summer Boots, Shoes and Slippers . Walton George and Mrs. Ferguson, Totem to, have been holidaying here during the past week. There was is goodly number attend- ed the 12th of July celebration at Listowel, going by 0, P, x4. Last Sunday afternoon an inspiring sermon was preached in the Metho- dist church to the Oi angemen of this locality by Rev. Mr, Cralk. He was assisted in the service by Rev. Mr. Page, of the Anglican church, Next Sunday an old and well known resident of thio locality, in the person of John Berry will celebrate his 80th birthday. We extend .hearty con- gratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Berry will be fifty years married on Tuesday of next week. .They have lived in this neighborhood for the past 46 years and are most highly esteemed. • Ladies', Misses', Children's and Men's lines. s 1, 2 & 3 Strap Slippers. Ladies' and Misses' Oxfords 'e White Slippers and Button Boots. Bare Foot Sandles. Big Bargains in a • • 1 1 G.Nu:MCLareflI • • Highest Prices for Produce. ▪ ••••••is•••O•••••••••1■•••M ••••NN111166N•e•••4S•NS• 230, members and friends of the adult bible class, 65 in nutnbee, of which Rev, Mr, Knight was teacher, suet at the home of Hy..Shuten artd gave Mrs, K. a handsome mahogany clock and Mr. K. apale of solid gold cuff links, engraved. Sunday after* noon the young people of Wesley presented an address and a gold watch fob. Monday night during intermis- sion at a concert the Trustee Board and friends presented the departing and pastor and his wife with a gold ivory -handled nmbroila and a hand- sonic cit -glass water set, assuring thern of the good wishes and prayers of the congregation', Rev. Mr. Knight is a Cranbrook old boy who is doing extra good work. Wroxeter NEwee NOTES.—Dr. and Mrs. Montgomery and children aro visiting. theformer's parents, Wm. and Mrs. Montgomery, Howick. The Dr. has disposed of hie practice at Conn and bas not yet decided where he will locate.—Mrs. Wm. Douglas has been very poorly during the past week.—A pic-nic for the members of the Cradle Roll. with their mothers, was held on the grounds of the manse last Thurs- day afternoon.—Misses Ball, Harris. ton, visited last week at the home of Miss Nellie Ball, Hawick. -Frank and Mrs. Sanderson and little daughter, Toronto, are visiting Mrs. Jas.Ritchie. —Colin McNaughton, Glencoe, is holi- daying at his home in Turnberry.— George Jefferson, Pordwich, spent the week end at the home of W. Rutherford.—Miss Sophie Robinson is the guest of friends in Wingham.— Tindall and Mrs. Ritchie, Wingham, spent Sunday with the former's mother, Mrs. Jas. Ritchie.—Dr. A. McLeod and 0. D. Simpson spent Sunday in. Moorefield.—Miss Cassie Harris, Toronto, is spending two weeks with her mother, Mrs. Geo. Harris.—Anderson Black, Harriston, spent the week end at his home here. —Harvey and Miss Eleanor Hazle- wood, Clifford and Arise Irene Hazle- wood, Brandon, visited for several .days with their uncle. W. 0. Hazle- wood.—Leslie Davey, 'Shelburne, has taken a position in the grocery store of his uncle, F. Davey, for the Sum- mer months.—Dan. McTavish spent several days of this week in Port Elgin.—Miss Dorothy Stuart, Toron- to, is the guest of her uncle, D. D. Sanderson. Ethel Nevem-Owing to a severe kick on the knee froma horse my physibian says I.- will not be able to drive out for some time. Any one needing mowers, binders, rakes, hayloaders, oultivatore„or anything in McOarmtok Cos. machines if they will call on me I will Bell at from 12 to 51.2 per implement less than regular 'pates and will guarantee to get them set up in proper shape and time. D. MILNE, Agent, Ethe Oreros.-On Monday of each week •3. G. Jones. graduate Optician and Watchmak- er, will be at W. H. Love's store, Ethel, commencing last Mender, ready to attend to testing of eyes. He will also do repairs to. watches, clocks and jewelry, . Hie telephone is No. 80, If you require any help in his line call to see him. Ethel Orangemen went to Wing - ham of Monday and en jnyed the day. Next, meeting of the Township Council will be held here Monday, 20th inst. Mrs. Wm, Spence made a viait to her daughter, Mrs. Kreuter, Brussels, who was used up with a -cold. Miss May Oxtoby has been visiting relatives and friends at St. Marys, Blanshard, Niesouri, Thorndale and London. A good time was enjoyed at the picnic in the Vodden grove Thursday of last week. Ethel defeated Mon- oriefi at foot hall by 1-0. Last week Jno. McDonald took his eons and members of Jas. McLelland's family to Paisley in his car for a visit with relatives and friends. Alex. and Mrs. Annett and sons, Earl and Harold, of Detroit, are visi- tors with Fred and Mrs. Oxtoby, of this vicinity. They visited relatives at London en route.' In the absence of Rev. Mr. McCul- loch, who is away for his holidays fnr a month, Rev. Mr. Wilson will occu- py the pulpit in the Presbyterian church next Sabbath afternonn. Miss Margaret McDonald has been successful in passing the elementary piano examination of the Toronto Conservatory of Music. She is a pupil of Miss Mary Laidlaw, both of whom are being complimented. Lost Sabbath evening Rev. Mr. Johnson preached his inaugural ser- mon in the Methodist church. It was based on the parable of the vineyard in which service or work was em- phasised. Favorable comments were made concerning the discourse. We welcome Rev, Mr. Johnson and fami- ly to Ethel. PASSED MUSICAL ESAms.—We are pleased to report that Miss Luella Henry was successful in passing the elementary piano examination, under the Landon, Eng. Conservatory. Miss Pear] Love passed her primary piano Toronto on - in connection with theCon- servatory exam writing at Listowel. y g Both are pupils of Miss Mae Wilkin- son, of Brussels. All are to be con- gratulated and further progress hoped for. Other young people should take hold also and acquaint themselves with this delightful Art. SUDDEN CALL. — Monday of this week John Jamieson, a well known resident, was called away from time. He had the contract of harrying the mail from Ethel post officeto the G. T. R. and had ,;performed his duties as usual nn Saturday. On Sunday he took ill and died'as above stated: Mr. Jaulleson was 85 years old but was a remarkably smart man,for his years. In addition to Mrs. Jamieson 4 sons (George, David, Joseph and Walter) and 3 daughters two of whom are (Mrs. Schell, Jamestown, N. Y., and Mee. Sharpe, 11th Con. Grey,) survive. Mrs. Jamieson has been an invalid for a number of years. Funeral takes place Thursday afternoon to Oran - brook cemetery and was conducted by Rev. Mr. Johnson, deceased's pastor. Seaforth MoKillop Council meets at Wolf's House, Dublin, Monday, July 26th, at 11 o'clock a. m. An alt -night bowling, • session brought the Seafnt'th tournament to an end Wednesday morning. W. G. Willis' Seaforth rink won the trophy r game with Dr. after hard g event e rink,thescore Hunter's, Goderth be- ing e- in to 13 7 D1r 14IcGill's, Mitchell, rink won the Consolation, defeating A. Scruton, Hensel!, 15 to 11. The Scotch doubles. were won by 0. A. Barber and A. Anent, of Seaforth, from J. H. Ta-. man and W. G. Willis, of Seaforth. The score of this game was 9,to 8. Cranbrook Rev. Mo. and Mrs. McCulloch are away fnr their vacation. Next •Sa6• bath Rev. Mr. Wilson will preach in Knox ohm oh, Next Sunday afternoon DeWitt Cosens, B. A., London, will conduct the strvice in the Methodist March here, dealing with the Upper Canada Bible Snriety work. SRRVES - HIM RIGHT.—PriOli t0leav iggOhaiing Cross for. Hensel', their r,ew ,,Inn go. the people gav + Rev. J. 1'. and \Iii. Knight a delightful series of :arnrises. The W. M. 3., of which Nies. Knight is ,t life member, present- ed her with a W. 141. S. life mnember- vl,ip gold pin, Friday night, lune Theke was a large audien ce in at- teudauee at the Orange service in the Presbyterian church last Sunday afternoon. Rev. Mr: MOOullooh preached a moat appropriate die 00)1)00. Grey Fall wheat looks good. • Mixa Grant, of Berlin, is here on a visit with relatives. Miss .Veris Hoover, lith Con.; is visiting at Westfield and Dungannon. Miss 011a Armstrong, 9th Con„ is honefo' the holidays. She has been teaching near.'Oonestoge, Ont, Misses Johanna and Alice Mitchel', of Hamilton, are visiting Misses Addie and Lizzie Grant and also at James Grant's, John Dark, Oth Con., has been laid up with an attack of blood -poisoning but we hope a change for the better will soon ensue. Cecil McKinnon, of the Bank of Nova Scotia staff, Petrolia, is here on a holiday under the parental- roof. He looks as if the oh town agreed well with him. Mrs. 0. Rogerson, 8th line, Morris, is at the parental home, 9th Con., on account of being poorly from trouble with her heart and ,nerves. We hope she will soon be as well as usual. John Vincent, of Bothwell, was a visitor at the home of his mother, Mr's. Wm. Livingston 10th Oon. Miss Hazel and Jack, daughter and son of the former were also here for a holiday visit, Dr. std Mrs. Robertson and babe, of Oollingwood, are holiday visitors at Mrs. laugh McKinnon's, 7th Oon. Mrs. Robertson is a daughter. They made the trip in the doctot's car. The Grey township Voters' List is issued for 1915 and was first posted up on July 15th. It contains 1061 names subdivided as follows :—Part I. 799 ; Part II, 243 ; Part III, 19. 494 are competent to serve as jurors: Mies Christena Dickson is taking the special course in Agriculture, School Gardening, etc., at the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph. We wish her success in her ambition to seek the beet preparation to be had. Mrs. Nixon, Lucknow, Mrs. McKay, Elbow, Sask., and George and Mrs. Baker, Underwood, were visitors with the families of R. J. Hoover and J. Henry Hoover. They carate in Mr. Baker's carr. They also visited G. 0. and Mrs. Manners at Brussels. People who have not had experience would hardly believe thatR.J. Hoover, 9th Oon., sold between $40 and $60 worth of strawberries this season off a comparatively small patch, in addi- tion to large quantities used at home. It strikes us as a good role that every farmer might play without much labor. 'F♦i'•'F•'N•4'•'N•'I•.+.+♦'i'.•I,+,+.+.+�'t'•'i'!'i.+$+F♦•F♦•F♦'F•� •F•+• 5rnoked Meats AT • • • t Saeker Bros. Meat Market • a• ! In addition to a full line of Cooked Meats mentioned • T last week we have in stock t LEAN BACK BACON • BREAKFAST BACON + , ♦ SPICED ROLL ♦ Now is your time to place your order for the latter at 18c Ib. t • • •• Baeker Bros. BrusselsMt' 4 414 •4 +4101'srM••h♦'Fed••••••'b•••••••'i••+* •••••••a'•4+14 SMOKED HAM Try our Chopped Beef at 150 per ib, Pork Sausage 18c per lb, The bride's health was proposed at the table by Rev. Mr, Mann and re- plied to in a felicitous manner. - We are sem to state that Mts. Rofobparert ShalysisortreedlastSuernday „ suffateredthae stroke of her son-in-law, Jno, Cummings, West boundary. As this fine old lady is 81 years of age there is not much prospect of recovery. Mrs. George Jackson, of Brussels, a niece, is assist- ing id caring for the patient at the present time. Mrs. Shortreed's num- erous friends will regret to hear of her - 'redoes illness. HURON CO. W. C. T. U. CONVENTION went of women the White slave teat- fin will die", Oliver Shine has remark- ed : "When women get the vote there will be no more war,' Not that she elirinks from ie from cowardice but that she realizes the value of a life.. When that loathsome disease broke out in Servia the cry carne for hel '' and the suffragettes of England answered the call, They went as doctors, nurses and helpers in every way and although the speaker did not approve of their former conduct they are bow doing a noble work. Some of them have taken the disease and died. Mrs, Wright closed with the hope that the race, that is to be, will be higher and. nobler than the race that now is, A male quartette was listen- ed to with delight. Singing all through the afternoon being very fine. Collection amounted to $9,30. At the evening session the Presi- Huron Co. W. 0. T. U. Convention dent, Mrs. Hooper, presided. Rev. was held in Brussels Thursday and Mr. Mann,. pastor of the church, gave Friday, 8th and 9th twits., in the a few words of welcome to the dele- beautiful new Presbyterian church. gates. 1f Britain is going to win the Co. President, Mrs, Hooper, occupied day she must take a firm moral stand. the chair and opened the morning see We have a beautiful church for which sion with a few earnest remarks and we are proud but beauty of life is after a hymn and prayer by two ladies something far more important. 6 the Secretary read the minutes of the girls and a boy contested for the Gold last Convention, which were adopted. Medal ; very de:lighful choruses, quer- Treasurer, Mrs. (Rev.) Sharp, being tettee and solos were interspersed with absent, .her report was read by Mrs, the recitations which were all good. Hastings, Exeter. A number of re- Miss Iona Struthers, Blyth, was the porta from Superintendents of Depart- winner of the medal. All the others menta were given showing splendid receiving books. At the close of the work done. Among them were :— contest Mrs. Wright addressed the Moral education and mother's meet- gathering. Some say- women getting ings by Mrs. Dark, Brussels ; Evange- into polities. Iwish to God they were Betio and Flower Mission, Mrs. David- in it before. A lady in Saskatchewan son, Goderioh, read by Secretary. It said ehe expected to see a great deal was moved and seconded that a letter of drinking on the last night of the of sympathy be sent Mrs. Davidson in license law but no the people were her trouble re the illness of her hue- tired of it. 64,000 names were secured band, Scientific Temperance given against the wet canteen but still it by Mrs. Young, Blyth ; Franchise, by goes on and itis with the knowledge Miss Mulvey, Wingham ; Press work and sanction of the Canadian Govern - by Miss Alain, Goderioh ; Systematic mens that liquor is dealt out to our Giving by Miss Carr, Blyth ; Medical men in the Old Land. Address closed. Temperance by Mrs. Howard, Exeter, with an earnestappeai for new mem- In the discussion that followed Mrs. bars. Qnite a number of names were Gordon Wright, Dominion President, given in. The National Anthem was said the Oountese of Carlisle in speak- sung and the meeting dismissed. - ing with her referred to our pledge as Friday morning after the 'usual it is worded not to take liquor as a opening exercises two - Committees . "beverage" she thought that word were appointed viz—"Plan of Work "beverage” ought to be ruled out, we with Mesdames Dark, Lowry, Hast - ought not to touch liquor under any ings and Cooper. Resolution Com- circumstances whatever. It will be a mittee, Mesdames McGuire, Wallace, glad day when doctors will cease to McMath and Armour. Mrs. Hooper prescribe aloohol for medicinal put- vacated the chair and Mrs. Wright poses and the prohibition M. D. should took charge of the election of officers be patronized by all temperance for the owning year. Those appointed people, Mrs. Wright stating that the were :—Pres., Mrs. Hooper, Exeter men who has formed temperance Vice Pres., Mrs. McGuire, Brussels ; principles will be the safest to trust Cor. -Sec., Mrs. A. T. Cooper, Clinton ; your life to. Law enforcement was Rec.-Sec., Miss R. 5. Allan, Goderioh ; given by Rev. Mr. Green, Clinton. It Treasurer, Mre. (Rev.) Sharp, Exeter. is very necessary that all Unions have Convention gave a unanimous ex - a Superintendent for this Department. pression of appreciation for the excel - - Anti -narcotics by Mrs. Lavis, Clinton. lent addressee given by Mrs. Wright Mrs. Wright told of four boys who are and the general feeling was that she at the front whose friends have might be with us again next year. thought it kindness to send them riga- Plan of work, as read by Mrs. tettee who sent back the message, "Do Wright. not send us any more cigarettes ae we Resolved that we re -affirm our plat - have seen the terrible results that form of Total Abstinence for the in - have followed the smokiug of them in dividual, Prohibition to the full the trenches." It is a terrible thing powers of the Province and equal to send men into eternity with doped. Franchise for women on same terms as brains. How strangely she felt at the men. time when the fleet contingent started Resolved that we recommend to for the Old Land, She was motored every Union in Huron Co. the desire - to see them off and there were a bility of being supplied with the Tem- number em- beQuarterlies issued bythe Do - found of parcels in the ear which a perance num eQ tominion'U. nil supplied found out was tobacco and ci stet a W. 0.T, a i g P n e a itsEditor Mrs. Blanche R. the men. Mrs. Wrightchs thwu h for g g few verses from 1st Kings 18th chap- Johnston, Barrie. Further recom- ter :—"The God that answered by fire mended that Union appoint a Super - he is the God." Elijah was an exile in intendent of Temperance in Sunday - his own land. He gave up everything Schools in order that this effort may then was he fitted to ask for the fire be the more systematically carried out. - which came. A weak woman, a Co. Resolved that we, the delegates of organization with God can do won- Huron County, in Convention as - drone things. Morning session closed sembled, re -affirm our protest against with prayer by Revile. Messrs. Mann the introduction of the wet canteen to our Canadian overseas soldiers anda- and Powell. Afternoon session opened with Mrs. gain earnestly appeal to our Dominion(Rev.) Mann conducting the devotion- Government that immediate steps be ahexercises. She took for her subject taken for its abolition. 'those beautiful words "I am the vine, In view of the great wastage con - ye are the branches every branch in sequent upon the use of grain and. Me that beareth not fruit He- other food supplies being diverted taketh away and every branch in Me from their natural use in the that beareth fruit he purgeth it that manufacture of malt and other spirit - it might bring forth more fruit." The nous liquors and farther, in view of hymn "Something for Thee" was sung the stern necessity to conserve the - very beautifully by the choir. Re- best in our Nation's manhood in these ports of Departments were again strenuous war days, recommended taken up. Work among railway em- that we, the White Ribbouers of Hur- ployees by Mrs. Armour, Wingham ; on Co., again memorialize the Dentin - Parlor meetings by Mrs. Buchanan, ion Government to pass a war ewer- Wingham, read by Mrs. Armour ; gencymovement, whereby during war Medal contest by Mrs. (Rev.) Powell, time at least the grain or other food Clinton ; Lumbermen by Mrs. Tindall, supplies are not converted into malt read by Mrs. Wallace ; Sailors work and other spirituous liquors but are by Mee. McLean, Goderioh, read by conserved for their natural use. Mrs. McGuire. Rev. Ma Powell was Further, Resolved that copies of the asked to make a few remarks. He above and the wet canteen resolution said the wayto prepare ourselves to be forwarded to Sir Robert Borden become bettr workers is by ooming to Premier of Canada, by our Co. Oor- conventions. Here we get the inspire- responding Secretary. tion. We need a Co. Constable. Resolved that while we regret the Every town where there is a W. 0. T. delay of the Dominion Parliament in U. the temperance work is a success. passing the Anti -Cigarette bill our Mrs, Wright was called on for an ad- hearty sympathy and appreciation go dress taking as her subject "Mission put to Mr. Borden and the Dominion work in the West", she said the moral delegation who have so nobly sustain- law is broken to a terrible extent. I ed the cause and that we heartily began to feel the great need of some tender our support to any further ef- one who would be willing to under- forts put fouth for its ultimate pass take this work of reformation so after age. addressing a gathering and making a Resolved that our sincere and grate - strop appeal for some one to go and ful thanks e due and are hereby help those arepeople, a young girl who tendered to Brussels Union and their was a teacher in Stratford Public friends who have assisted them in School felt that God was calling her entertaining this Huron Co. Convene to do this work, she made her purpose tion of the W, 0. T. U. The arraage- known, gave up her school and went ments made for our comfort and to the field. In 6 weeks time a great pleasure and for the expediting of change came over Portage la Prairie business were most excellent and we and Brandon and the Government feel it to be but a duty and a sincere said "This is a good work" and gave pleasure to assure them that their lov- $200 to help it. There has been no ing care has been appreciated, Also special channel from which. to provide to the choir and friends who so nobly for Miss Freeman's salary but it has contributed to our pleasure in the always conte and some one has always songs of praise. handed in the funds ue they were ,• Resolved that our appreciation of needed. God will hold us responsible the kind efforts of the contestants if we do not all in our power to who contributed so much to the' abolish that which degrades. Wein- entertainment of Thursday evening be an's suffrage is sure to come in voiced. Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba Resolved that the thahke of the and literature has been distributed to• Convention be tendered to the Pastor watch this end with good results. and officers of Melville Preebyteriau Jane Able says t With enfranchise- church £or.bhe neo of estate. Morris Miss Madeline Bell, Blyth, is a visi- tor with Miss Lulu Procter. Rev. George and Mrs. Jewitt, Blyth, were visitors with S. and Mrs. Walk- er, 0th line, for the week end. The ladies are sisters. Misses Ruby and Irene Clegg are away on u holiday visit with relatives at Washington city and are enjoying the sights and scenes. There was a good turnout of Orangemen friends to the n .emen and theiri Celebrationsg at Win hum and Listo- wel last Monday o a from Morris town- ship. Sheriff and Mrs. Oaldbiok and child- ren, of Haileybury, have been enjoy- ing a holiday visit at the home of David and Mrs. Smith, 6th line, and with other old friends in this locality. The Trustees of Browntown School have engaged Miss Marjory Yuill as teacher for the coming term and Miss Teenie Yuill will be the new instruc- tor in the Anderson School, 3rd line. Both should 311 the hill in A 1 style. A stalk of Fall wheat was pulled from a field on J. T. Bell's farm, 6th line, measuring 5 feet long. The same farm has a barley crop 4 feet 10 inches in length. If this is an average sample of crop Morris should be all right this harvest. Din WELL.—Miss Isabel, daughter of Joe and Mrs. Shaw, Sed line, passed her let year in theory on the piano taking 1st class honors and receiving 100 marks. She is a pupil of Mra. Dora tideFadzean, Brussels, and both are deserving of commendation. We wish Miss Isabel a continuation of her marked success. M:\TRIMMONIAL. A pretty wedding tock place at the home of Simpson and Mrs. McCall, 7th line, on Wednes- day evening of this week, at o'clock, when Rev, A. J. Mann, B. A., of Brussels performed the ceremony between WalterpE. Perry, of Merri- den, Omni.. U. S. A., std Miss Anna Belle, daughter of the late Alex. and Mrs. McCall. As the Wedding March WOE played by Miss Laura Speiran, niece of the bride, the principals took then' places upon the lawn under a floral bell and in front of a bank of farns, where the nuptial knot was tied in the presence of itnmediate relatives. Bride was given away by her mother. There were no attend- ants. The geed looking bride wore a most becoming costume of white crepe de chene with shadow lace and seed pearls and had orange blossoms in her hair. After hearty congratu- lations the guests sat down to a well prepared wedding feast, green and white decorations being much in evi- dence in the home plus the National doge of the British allies. The wed- ding gifts were numerous, valuable and well chosen. Mr, and 'Mr's. Perry left for Goderioh and will also visit Toronto and other points before going to their home at Merriden. Brid'e'e going away suit was navy blue serge. Among relatives from a distance were Edwin and Mrs. Perry, Edwin Perry and Miss Burns, Toronto, and Dreg - gist A, I. and Mrs. McCall and eon. Herbert, ofChatham.. Many good wishes accompany Mr, Perry . and bride to their new place bf residenoe.