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The Brussels Post, 1915-11-25, Page 1VOL. 44 NO. 21 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 19.15 W. h'. KERR, Proptietot Banking Service This bank undertakes every description of banking busi- ness, and our aim is to have each customer feel assured of courtesy and attention in qur offices. The many services performed by a modern bank are at your disposal; and every good business connection, large or small, is welcomed by 99 The Bank of Nova Scotia PAID-UP CAPITAL - • 6,600,000 RESERVE FUND - - 12,000,000 TOTAL RESOURCES over 00,000,000 BRUSSELS BRANCH La. Gilroy, Manager New Advertisements Local—P. Ament. Dolle—F. R Smith. Cattle wapted—Tnz Po0m. T4yory for Bale—TBE Fo00. amity Counoll-W. Lane. anted—W. T Rawielgh Co. Horse blanket lost—Tem POET. Hog for service—John hraohen. War Lann—Dominion Government. Cows for sale—Mrs. Wm. Dennison. isrx eihs Wroxeter Anderson Black, Bengston, spent the week end at his home here, Mrs. A. McLeod has returned from a few days visit with relatives at Zurich. Miss Louise Lee, Owen Sound, was the guest of Miss Cassie McDougall last week. . D. M. McTavish, assisted by Mise Edna Carr had charge of the Young People's meeting in the Presbyterian Church Sunday evening. The subject was "Young People's share of the Budget." When in Toronto recently 1), D. Sanderson pnrcluteed a second hand Ford touring car which arrived here this week, A meeting for the purpose of organi- zing a Red Cross Society will be held in the Town Hall on the evening of Nov, 30th at 8 o'clock. W. H. Kerr, President of the Brussels Red Orose Society will be present. An address will also be 1 en by Rev Mr. r en. Alarge attendance is re ue etC as e this meeting will be veryinteresting instructive. Therwill be n admission fee. Moncriof Last Sunday afternoon Rev. Mi, Mc- Culloch, of c-Culloch,of Oranbrook, conducted the service in the Presbyterian Church here, he and the pastor exchanging work. ' Ray McNaught, has' been in Sask- atchewan for the past few months, at. - rived horse last week. He reports good crops and a good share of the threshing done. Mr. McNaught may remove to the Weet. Friday evening of last week Mise Belle Henderson, of Brussels, address ed the Endeavor of Knox Church on the Mission work done at St. Christo- pher Farm. She also had an interest- ing story for the Mission Baud Satur- day afternoon. Oranbrook -Measles have been on the program in some homes. Last Sunday Rev, Mr. Lundy, of Walton, preached in Knox church here and gave a practical discourse. • Knox church will hold a Fowl sup- per on the evening of Tuesday, De- cember 14th.' Anniversary services the preceding Sabbath. The Red Groes entertainment, which was to have been held last Tuesday evening, was indefinitely postponed on account of the prevalence of meas. lee in some quartet's. FAT SyEE11e yoR SALE.—On Satur- day afternoon of next week, at 2 o'clock, F. S. Scott, auctioneer, will offer fom'.fat steers for sale at Long's hotel. Mile. SATIRE FOREMAN OF ELMA TOWNSHIP DEAD.—Margaret Inglis,. relict of the late Jabez Foreman, pass- ed away at her home in Elma on Tuesday evening, November 1.6th, in her 09th year. Though suffering much through an illness that lasted all Summer, Mrs. Foreman bore it most patiently and will be lovingly remem- bered by her many friends and es- pecially by the members of her family, to whom she has been a kind and faithful mother. Mrs. Foreman was born in Peebleshire, in Scotland, in January of 1847 and was married to her'late husband in January of 1874, since which tirne she has been con- nected with' the Methodist church. The surviving family consists of one son, and five daughters, John Fore- man ; Mrs. Winiam Perrie, (Jran- L Iver Barn, FOR $ALE Livery, bus and trunk business; -also beautiful stone building in thriving ruanufacte ren town f 2000 people. t g 9 1 1 An old established stand,with 18 ee horses and first cl outfitReally R Y no opposition in town Supplies all the undea'taker work en town both with horses and rigs for funerals, as well as the black tenni for the undertaker. Finest equipped barn in the Prnvince, Doingbusiness n' a •o e a bat teas i IIr n ximut 1 81500 m• bus and $6,0001 for livery. Price $10,000, half cash. Lnmediate possession. If interested apply to THE POST, Drawee 31, Brussels. brook ; Mrs. Geo, Johnson, Morning ton ; Mrs. Willis Johnston, Elma ; Mrs. W. Faulkner, Maryborongh and Mrs. Sidney Bisset, Wallace. Auoth- et' daughter, l5uphernia, is deceased, She also leaves three brothers and two 'deters, W. G. Inglis, 8th Con., Elena, Walter Inglis, 6th Cnn., Elma Thos. Inglis, 14th, Con. Grey ; Mrs. Jas. Ballantyne, 8th Con. Elena and Mao. Gordon McQuarrie, 14th Con. Grey. The funeral was held Thursday after- noon from the family residence, Lot 53. ConCeseinn 1, Elnta, to Elora Oen- tre Cemetery, Rev. J. E. J. Millyat•d, of the Methodist church, Listowel, officiating. Pallbearers were her eon, John, two brothers, William and Walter Inglis and three sons-in•]aw, William Perris, George and Willis Johnson. Walton Last Sabbath Rev. Mr, McCulloch, Oranbrook, took the services in Duff's church, Rev. Mr. Lundy taking Oran - brook work, Don't forget the Bazaar in the A. 0. U. W. Hall next Wednesday, under the auspices of St. George's church Ladies' Aid. Miss Belle Henderson, of Brussels, who spent several weeks brat Summer in Mission work tit St. Christopher Marti, will address the young people in Duff's church Ft idly eveningofthis week on various phasee of the good work so zealously carried on. Mise Henderson is a sister to ex -Principal Henderson who taught Walton Public School, now engaged as teacher in Toronto, . BEEF RING.—The 10th annual meet- ing of Walton Beef lfing was held at Jno. Bennett's home, Tuesday, Nov. I2th, when all present settled their accounts with each other. 14.570 lbs. of choice beef were divided to the patrons throughout the season, an average of 455 pounds. John Bell will continue asbut'her for the ring next season, killing and dividing into 32 •N••••••••••••••••••••••••••••NN••W••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••• • •• • • • • • • • • • ••• • • • • OF e. • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • s • • • 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • A 0 • • • Winter UndercIothin3 .4 Brussels Daylight Store G. N. McLaren 0.1..V4,4a4,r4.4A,V1011A1,%,.1 4.'401011,4 W4011.1 .10.014.41041416r6'4a41h'4,' 141W'b.4,,hdo."b'4m"6ry1W'W'4�4141414i 1u'411n'Id'Id41'1i 410i 0141414Mi'414,'4,'414.4u'I„'6Ahiyd't Clearing Sale Ladies', Misses' and Children's Coats •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• an.amai• .4 • Regular values up toy $10 Sale Price Y)ur Choice for A e 0 00000000000000000000000000000.000000.000 000000000000000000••••••00 Women's and Misses' Cloth Coats, splendid assortment of patterns, in strong serviceable tweeds, also a few plain blacks, browns and greens ; not all sizes in any sizes one kind but all in the lot. Regular values up to $lo.00.. Sale price your choice for - - - - Ladies' Coats—With fur collars and 9uilteci lining—From $10.00 up wen0a Coats—Cyr' lini{ig, rubber interlined, with fur collars—$10.00 up We are right ready with a complete stock of Granky Rubbers Light and heavy weight, for Men, Wom- en, Boys, Girls and Children. All at old Prices. A FULL LINE OF • 0 V For Ladies, Children, Men and Boys in °s Turnbull's and Penman's make. a • All at old Prices— Bought before the advance Highest Prices for Produce. G. amissarsonsmommomerman • a e. 0 N. McLaren 4 •••••••••••••••••••••••N• •••••••••••••••••••••••••• •4441••••••••••••••••••••••• • shares. $2 75 is .charged when two persona take one share, 50 cents ie added for dividing in half shares.. Mr. attd Mrs, Bennett's kindness and disposition go a long way i helping things go well. Two shares are yet available for next season, Special bargains in Ledies' watches are being offered by L. Blake, Walton. If you have not read his advertise- tuentconcerning e thiotas turn to it P t now and seehat i e offer e. ) s Jn Iii kconn l ship d e car load o el l pe a of sugar beets from Walton last week. John is not afraid of hard work and is making the farm look better. If he keeps on hoeing he will soon have the cleanest farm in the tteighbothood,' Jamestown CARD OF THANKS.—We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their much appreciated kindness, in words and deeds, during the illness and subsequent demise of our daugh- ter, Margaret Amelia. It will never be forgotten, Gratefully yours, D. AND MRS. BRECKENRIDGE. A shipment of 12 pyjamas suits, 18 towels, 2 dozen bandages, 18 hospital shit ts, 18 pairs sncke, 0 day shirts, 6 convalescent robes, 42 gems of fruit wart emit by the Jamestown. Red Cross circle valued at $90. Tho Oircle wish- es to thank the many friends who as- sisted so kindly in sewing and knit- ting and in contribution of fruits. Bluevale Miss M. Paul visited friends at Mitchell this week. Paul & Jewitt shipped a car of live poultry to New York last week, Geo. Hamilton and John Munni have returned home from the Weet. Duff & Stewart received a car load of lumber from Northern Ontario this week. Morris Bosrnan had the misfortune to lose his driver Sunday night. It bung itself. Mrs. Hayes has gone to London, where she will spend the Winter with her daughter. Chas. Garnier moved into the vil. lage on Monday and is now in charge of the chopping mill. Robert Musters has enlisted for overseas and is in training at Toronto with the 19th Battery. Atwood MRS. VIPOND'S FUNERAL. — The funeral service of Mrs. Samuel Vi- pond, of Mina, were held Friday after- noon, being conducted by Rev. Dr. 13ussar. Interment was made in .the Donegal Cemetery. Mrs. Vipond wars horn in Paris, Ont., nearly 79 years ago and had been a resident of Elma nearly 15 years. About 60 years ago she was married to Samuel Vipond who, with the family, remain to mourn her. She was the mother of 7 children, Maggie, at home; William and E. W., Mina ;Joe., New Ontario ; Teasdale, Baileybury; and two others who died in infancy. Mrs. Vipond was a member of the Donegal Methodist church. 4 sons and 2 nephews were pallbearers. • Grey John Jackson, 5th Con., spent a few days in Toronto during the past week. Mrs. Robert Pearson is visiting relatives and old friendsin Bluevale ue ale and locality. Union church Sabbath School Christmas Entertaimnent will be held on December 2$rd, The farm of W. 0. Hudson was purchased by John Beirnes, of this township, for the sum of $1900. A few sleighs and cutters were on the go last Monday but the sleighing would not be counted first-class. Diet. Friday e was ae a Jen. P t Donegal attending the funeral of the late Mrs. Vipond. His sister is mar- ried In a son of the deceased. Sabbath morning last Quarterly Communion was held at Union church and the service was held at Roe's church ata p. m. instead of the usual foyer] non gui bit ng. A thorobred Yorkshire hog has been Purchased from the well known breed- er, A. Stevenson, Eima township, by John Machan, Lot 12, Cnn. 18. Advt. may be read in another column. TELEPHONE ACCOUNTS.—Persons in- debted to the Brussels, Morris & Gtey Telephone Company at'e asked to settle the same by December loth, so that the year's business may be closed.sed. The Epworth Leagee of Roe's church is having a contest as to mem- bership, progtnut, &c,, which will con- tinue to the close of the year. .Losing side has to sepply the program for an At Hone at the close. Qui •n in- terest has been awakened. League meets Tuesday evenings. Tax Collector P. J. Bishop has com- pleted his work serving the notices and is now ready for the receipt of the coin. He has $19,500 to collect, about $3.000 more than last year, largely caused by the war tax and some School Section increases. 5% will be added nn Decetnbee 15th, to all taxes unpaid. If the Reeve was not a strictly sober uuttt on escapade he had last week c would have a dubious look. His driver took fright1 t and suddenly 't mt - ung 1.0 one side of the road tipped 4r. Livingstone out, The horse and lig brnitght top at J. K. Back Ws 9th Cone the buggy being damaged by too close contact with 111'. Baker's gate post. The Reeve was 00110 the worse of itis unlimited for lending. W. 0. HUDSON DECEASED,—Last Sunday mowing Win, ' 0. Hudson, 5th Con., passed away after a short illness. Taking cold after an attack, of measles pneumonia set in resulting in his death. Funeral was private and took place on Monday to Ehna Centre cemetery. A widow, (whit was Mise Pawenn) and 5 children our. vi ye and are deeply sympathised with in their bereavement. Other Mem- bers of the family have also been ill 1 What's On ? •rNI 1'-oI7 Ii"emrr'r-►7• W. 0. T. U. meeting Friday afternoon of this week at the Public Library. Next Monthly Horse Fair, -Brussels, Thursday, December 2nd. Cunnty Council December 7th, at Goderich. "Til Mt ri r e r sGe s Bride" Entertainment node r• Red Gross Society, Town Hall, Brussels, Decembet' 10th. Northern Ontario Exhibition car of products, &e., Brussels, Tuesday, Dec. 141h, from noon to noon of Dec. 15th. "Ohrietmas runaway Reindeer" by Junior Epworth Leaguers, Metho- diet church, Brussels, Tuesday even- ing, Dec. 14111. but we hope they will soon be con- valescent, -Mr. Hudson recently held an auction sale of his farm stock, im- plements, &e., and since that disposed of his faun. Morris Alex. Cloaky is home from an enjoy- able visit to California and the Panama Exposition. The fancy cushion top lost and ad- vertised in THE POST was recovered and restored to its fair owner. The item in last week's POST as to the Council Meeting was incorrect as the meeting was not held until Mon- day of this week. Wm. Douglas, 0th line, is not regain- ing his health as well as his many friends would wish but we hope pro- gress will mark the palming weeks. Robt. and Mrs. Nichol are home from their trip. Mr. Nichol brought a deer as proof of his successful hunting ex- pedition in the Party Sound District. We are pleased to report improve- ment in the condition of Mrs. Jae. Russell's sister's health. Mrs. Russell is home from her visit to the sick woman. The Trustees of the Barrie school, 6th line, have re-engaged the services of Miss Belle McNabb, Brussels, for another year. She has met with fine success and is greatly beloved by the pupils. TELEPHONE ACCOUNTS.—Persons in- debted to the Brussels, Morris & Grey Telephone Company are asked to settle the same by December 15th, so that the year's business may be closed. Box social under auspices of St. .john's church, A. Y. P. A., Brussels, Friday evening of this week at the home of Wm. and Mrs. Bryans, 4th line. Don't miss it. Boxes sold by auction. Smoot, REPORT.—Following is the report of test examimation held in S. S. No. 9, Mortis. School work also considered. Total 900, Pass 540. Sr. IV.—Lily Jackson. Jr. IV.—E. Mc- Call, 0. Skelton, E. Watson. Sr, III. —G. Kelly. Middle Second—Bert Kelly. Primary classes based on school work. Jr. II.—Ross Button, Sr. Pt. 1I.—Katie Laidlaw. Sr. Primer—May Watson, George Kirk- by. Jr. Primer—Mary Kelly, Lew Kirkby, Katie Readman. T. P. YOUNG, Teacher. Belgrave Mrs. W. C. Scott has been on a visit to relatives at Port Huron and Sarnia, Pupils of the Public and Sabbath Schools are busy preparing for Christmas entertainments. Some of the young men of this com- munity are talking of enlisting in the t Hu on and Bruce Battalion. Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Joseph Brandon's Monday evening and cut out work for those willing to sew. Jas. Coultee and Rev. A. M. Boyle will have cluu•ge of the Young Peo- ple's Guild next Sunday evening at 7.30. The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist church met at the home of Mrs. 0. W. Wilkinson, 4th line Morris, Tuesday, Mrs. James Russel, 6th line Morris, and daughter, Mrs Robert Clark,. paid a visit to relatives in Goderich township. Miss Olive Walsh is not recovering from the effects of a badly sprain- ed ankle as fast as her malty friends would wish. Next meetin of East Wawanosh Council will beheld here on December 15th, at 10 a. m. This will be a Statu- tory meeting. It is rumored that Rev, H. B. Perna - by, Belgrave, has offered his services as Chaplain to the new Huron and Bruce Batt, now being mobolized. Robert Young who has been build- ing an addition to his house has work about complete and when finished will have a spacious and up-to-date home. After six years absence in Tucker - smith Township near Hensall, Joseph Wilkinson has returned to this locali- ty. He holds his own very well as -the years pass by. The evangelistic meetings held in g g the. Methodist church last week were fairly wall attended. Pastor was as- sisted by Revile Penrose, White - abut ch, and Thompson Bluevale. TELEPHONE ACCOUNTS Persons in- debted to the Brussels, Morris & Grey Telephone Company are asked to settle the same by December 15th, so that the year's business may be closed. Mr. McKenzie ex -M. P., Lucknow, will occupy the pulpit in Knox church on Sunday, December 5th at 11 o'clock setting forth the responsibilities of the Laymen of the church to the ex- tensiori of the Gospel, Box Social will be held at the School house of S. S. No. 5, Morris, en Fri- day night, Dec. 10th. Miss Imlay the energetic teacher, has the program well in hand. Proceeds will be devet- ed to the 13ed Cross Society, 4`4.4• +. ClearingSale + OF ALL MILLiNERy; AT Miss Huoter's - ETHEL Special Reduction for the • balance of the season, + + + + + + + + Ostrich Plumes at Special Prices. If Bargains are being + looked for they will be found at the store of + Miss Hunter, Ethel ++•F•F4.+++9••i••i•3••i•+++++++4•t•4.4.++ KNOB CHURCH VOTES ON CHURCH UNION —The result of the voting on the question of Ohureh Union in Knox Church here was as follows :— Against For Session. 7 2 Oommunlean te, 84 22 Adherents, 14 7 Totals 105 31 Majority against 74, The Farmers' Club had a good meet- ing Tuesday evening when Prof. Bell, of Guelph, gave a very practical ad- dress on "My Farm." He showed how the farm may be worked to advantage or how it may toboggan with only losses and urged close attention to the many little improvements, that may be made with comparatively small ex- pense that prove winners. It was an optimistic talk calculated to do good. Clinton Sauesoar.—By the death of Mrs. William Sitnpson, Olintonplost ote'of its oldest and most respected citizens. For many years Mr, and Mrs. Simpson conducted a store here. In last few years bias. Simpson was assistantmat- ron at the Huron House of Refuge, giving it up a few months ago on ac- count of ill health. She was but led Friday in Clinton cemetery. Mr. Simpson died a few years ago.,. They had no family. Ethel Council met here last Monday. 15 cents gets THE Pose' until Janu- ary lst 1916. By order of the Board of Health the Public school and churches were or- dered to be closed ae a means of coun- teracting the spread of the measles. Auction sale of Farm stock, im- plements, &c., at James T. Davidson's North half Lot 20, Con. 11, Grey town- ship, Friday afternoon of this week. F. S. Scott will be the Auctioneer. WoMEN's INSTITUTE.—Special meet- ing will be held Thursday, December 2nd at 2.30 at the home of Mrs. Mc- Guire, Ethel. Report of London Con- vention will be iven byMiss Purvis. g The regular meeting of Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. 0. Eckmier last Thursday. A good business meeting followed by a paper by Mrs. 3, Brown on "Poultry" Specially good music by a number of the young ladies was provided. BRUSSELS HONOR BOLL Following are the names of the sol. diets boys from this locality who have enlisted in defence of the Empire :— Ross McKinlion, at the front. Ben. Woodley, in training. Denko Cleve. w Spence Hernsworth " Harold Campbell, ' Harry Wilde, Pat. Cratnpsey, ' 3. H. Pedgrift. Stanley Campbell, " Charlie McMillan, " W. H. Cook, Frank Gerry, Elmer Ewen, Fred. Tuff, Charlie Pope, Former Brusselites, who have been doing their "bit" in the trenches are :— H. R. Allingham, Harold Good, a German prisoner. Rae Holmes, wounded. Melvin Bunston supposed to have s d a e been killed. Mervin , wounded La be't o nded at m t Dardanelles but back to the trenches again. 16 11. 16. 11 61 „ 11 64 16 East Wawanosh Council Minutes of Council meeting held Nov. 15th, with members all present. Minutes of last meeting read and ap- proved. • R. 0. McGowan was present and requested the Council to take pro- ceedings to have the surface water from the N lr Lot 38, Con. 2, diverted from flowing on his property, claiming the same was doing him an injury. Council refused y 0 1 of sod to take any action to Mr, McGowan's complaint as they considered that art award in the same matter ' made some years ago was sufficient to meet the situation, By -Law No.1A 6 a i w 11,1 t corn place of nominatin, places of Elec- tion, Deputy Returning officers and Poll clerks was read and passed. Following accounts were paid :— Win. Patterson, gravelling on Kinloss & East Wawanosh boundary, $22.05 ; John Gillespie, inspecting same, 51.00 ; Wes, Kebue, drawing plank and re- pairing Potter's bridge, $2.00 ; James Dunne ravel' n t gravelling o Cons. 4 and 5, Y, g g 842 00 ; Howson & Lawson, bridge plank, $2.43 ; Austin Campbell, re- pairing approach at river bridge, Con. 9, $1,00 ; Peter heaver, repairing cul- vert on sideline 30, 81, Con. 11, 60cts, ; James Young, putting in drain'op- posite Lot 34, Con, 12, $7.50. Council adjourned to meet accord- ing to statute on Wednesday, Dec. 15th, at 10 o'clock a. m. A, PORTERFIELD, Clerk. Morris Council Council meeting was held in the Township Hall, Morris, Monday, Nov. 22nd. 14tembere all present, Reeve presiding. After minutes of last meeting were read and approved a By-law to au- thor'ize the Council to borrow on debenture the sunt of $2100,00 for the Trustees of S. S. No. 10 was adopted. The debentures will be issued for 15 years at 54 per cent. Following accounts were paid Isaac Brown, tile, $4.80 ; Howick In- surance Co, premium on policy, $2.10; Wingharn Advance, advertising, $1.25 ; Blyth Standard, advertising, $1.00; R. Bloomfield, balance broken plow, 50c . W. Oakley, gravel, $8.20 ; A. Pollock, gravel, $3 50 ; W, Broad - foot, tile on road, $175 ; F. Gutteridge cement and tile, $28 80 ; Felix Kirton, tile for Bosman drain, $144.76 ; R. Currie, gravelling East bdy., $39.00 ; W. Ferguson, balance Garnier bridge, 825 ; Geo. McCall, drawing and re- placing tile for McCall dram, 55.00 ; Ed. Bryans, outlet for drain, $0.00 ; H. Hall, drawing and putting tile in East bdy., $13 00 ; H, Johnson, Board of Health, $3.00: A. MacEwan, B. 0. H. $3.00 ; 3, Shortreed, B. 0. H,, 53.00 ; W. Connon, gravelling culvert, 83.20 ; R. Garnise, farm bridge, on Bosman drain, $20,00 ; A. Magee, blunder in dog tax, $1.00 ; Arthur Shaw, Treas. salary, stationery and postage, $140.00, A. MACEWEN, Clerk. Bev. O. Wren, M. A,. Accepts Invitation for 4th Year as Pastor of Brussels Methodist Church The Official Board of Brussels Methodist church met Wednesday evening of last week, the pastor, Rev. D. Wr'ett, in the chair. After the minutes of last meeting bad been read and adopted it was decided to have the church anniversary sermons preached on Sabbath, January 2nd, by Rev. Mr. Craik, of Walton, at which a free-will offering of $100 will for. Missionary anniversary be asked o ,e sermons will be taken by Rev. J. Millyard, Listowel, in February. The pastor will exchange with the breth- ren on the occasions mentioned. The resignation of W. H, and R. A. Pryne, who have removed to Walk- erton and Toronto, respectively, were reluctantly accepted and J. Henry Hoover and J. H. Fulton 'were ap- pointed P ointed to complete the unexpired ired P P terms. A clear and very satisfactory report was presented by Treasurer Leather - dale of the year's work at the ceme- tery, church and parsonage. This was adopted. Treasurer Gilroy gave a statement of church finances showing the favor- able condition existing with a hopeful outlook. Rev. Mr. Wren was tendered a un- animous invitation to remain as pas- tor for a 4th year, commencing with next June. The reverend gentleman responded inappropriate and apprecia- tive terms, accepting the invitation, subject to the confirmation of the Stationing Committee next Confer- ence. lie thanked the Board for their brotherliness and hearty support al- ways accorded to the pastor and his work and looked forward to a contin- uance of the happy relations existing between the congregation of Brussels attd Oranbrook and the parsonage folk. Mr, Wren is an excellent preacher, ably sustaining the fine record of former pastors and is very faithful in the multifarious duties that fall to the wot'k of zealous pastors. Under his charge the churches have prospered along all lines and the out. look is very optimistic for the year to come. Rev, Mr, Wren's acceptance will not only be pleasing bo Method- ism in this locality people but to the generally aro acquainted with the g q Pastor and his wife. The members of the Official Board consist of R. Leatherdale, F. H. Gil- roy, H. L. Jackson, J. T. Wood, A. J. Helm, J. Cunningham, Jas, Cardiff, L. Wheeler, R. J. Hoover, S. Carter, F, Raddatz, W. 3. McCracken, Geo, Menzies, J, H. Fulton, J. H. Hoover, T. J, Gilpin, G. 0. Manners. S. Bailey, H. Manning, W. 11, Herr and Misses Pipe, Gordon, Smith and O. Hunter, Mesdames Leatherdale, Rands, Paul, Bailey, Wood, Bray, Plum, Skelton, Churches, Parsonage and large horse shed are free from debt and in . good repair ` membership about 300 is active and co-operative and the various organizations under capable and zealous officiary and with effie est leadership should advance.