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The Brussels Post, 1916-6-15, Page 1VOL. 44 NO, 5o BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, TUNE 15, xgi6 W. H, KERR, Proprietor New Advertisements 13,111 for cure—l'. Balfour. Hay for sale—D: lluaeher. Duster found—Tow Pose, Coat found—Mrs, Pollard. For sale—Wroxeter Manns. Maid wanted—Mrs. anted—Mr . H Scott. w a E'. H n TaShoea—Rieliards & Co, Talcum Powders—H. Dominion Day—Tied Or, off SOO Hot weather goods—G. N. MoLaren. a� z�zxl .` .rias Henfryn ENGLISH CHURCH, Ii]NI'IOYN•—A tneruorial service to Lot•cl Kitchener, F. M., will be held in St. David's Church, at.3 p. m. on Sunday, Jure 181h. All will be heat Lily welcome. Belmore Mrs, Jos. Hall, who has been ill, is improving again. Mr. Shaw, Bluevale, preached in the Presbyterian church last Sunday. Mrs. ((Rev.) Gibson visited with Mrs. P. Arkell, Teeswater, last week. Mrs, Will, Hall and family, Tees - water, visited with Jos. Hall last week. yr Rev. Mr. Gibson is attending the Presbyterian General Assembly in Winnipeg. The annual picnic of the Methodiet and Presbyterian Sunday Schools will be held in Jas. Fiening's bush, Fri- day afternoon next, June 10th. Wroxeter 17. Lowry spent Saturday with rela- tives in Brussels. Miss Jeanette. Black was visitor in London this week. Miss Rann, Chicago, is the guest of her uncle, R. 3, Rann. W. M. Robinson is attending the Synod at London this week. Dr. and Mrs. McLeod called on friends at Zurich on Saturday. T. G. Hemphill left on Tuesday for a trip down the St. Lawrence. Wesley Palrner was in Toronto and Oshawa last week, making the trip in his car. Mrs. Cameron and granddaughter, Margaret Davey, are guests of rela- tives in Ayton. Miss Eleanor Hamiltonhasreturned to her home here having completed a course at Stratford Normal School Wm. Sanderson, Toronto, spent a few days of this week with his parents, W. H. and Mrs. Sanderson. A Kitchener Memorial Service was conducted in the Methodist Church Sunday evening by Rev. R. S. Lack - land. Amongst those who spent the week end here from Hillcrest Camp, Lon- don, were Corporal Wesley, Pres. Fred. Westlake, Philip 'Hoffman, Fred. Hodge, Harry Waller and J. M. Miller. M, Sharpe, of the Bank cf.Handl-. toe, Gorrie, has been transferred to E the bank hers, 'AkinLhner Beaking - hum's plane; A number of inembers of the W. F, m.5. of the Peeebyterian Church at- tended e. Missionary Institute held in Brussels Tuesday. • • Molesworth Mrs, McNeeley, 21d Con., Grey, is seriously ill. A number from here attended the circus in Listowel Tuesday. '1'he planting of corn and potatoes is the order of the day in this vicinity. Rev. and Mrs. Bell entertained a number of young ladies Monday even- inMr. Edgar and lila sister, of Wroxe- ter, spent Sunday with friends in this burg. Alex, Sangster, Gerrie locality. is visiting file brother, John, of Moles- worth. Don't forget date of Bee Demonetra- tion at Chas. Mitchell's, Friday, June 16th, in the afternoon. . Wm, and Mrs; Spence have' mored to Listowel where they have purchas- ed a residence. We. wish them many happy years. The Molesworth stalwarts have or- ganized a Foot Ball Club again this season and are practising and soon. will be able Eo challenge any local team, The W. M. S. held their monthly meeting in the basement of the Pres- byterian church, Thursday. Large attendance present" Mrs. Bell gave a very interesting report of Missionary Conference held at London recently. Wingham Prospects for fruit of all kinds look good this year, as cherries and apples seem- to be well formed. Potatoes are now beginning to show through the ground, with the exception of low land, where they had to be planted. the second time. Mise Ball, a returned missionary from Africa, was to have spoken to the members of the B. Y. P. U. in the Baptist church Monday night, but she got nn the wrong train leaving Lon- don and consequently the ,meeting was postponed. She sent a wire to the pastor of the church, Mr. Ding- man telling of her trouble. Many were disappointed. Arthur Knox, one of the oldest resi- dents of the- .town, .whoseage is 90 years, has, one of the best gardens here, and has carried the same repu- tation for years. He" says he is feel- ing as young as a man of 20 Summers, Early in the -morning he may be seen at work and in the evening until dusk he is still working. He has about one- fifth of an acre and raises all kinds oB vegetables, with which he supplies the Queen's Botel, where he resides with his danghtet, Mrs.E. J. Swartz. +++++++444++++++++44+++++.14-+++++++++++++++++++++++++ + 't' + .+a, 4 Dominion,}y .,4 T a + + + + + Day a + + '1' 4. . .1:+ + 7r in Brussels (Saturday, July 1st 4 i• 4, Under auspices of the + + + + .1, 4 4.4. 4 3+, Red Cross Society A fine program of Old Fashioned Games and Sports will be given on Victoria Park, Brussels, on Dominion Day, toconsist of Calithumpi in Pro- cession at 1 p. m., Base Ball, Foot Ball, Childrens' Races and Games, &c., &c. o Refreshment Booths and Wonder Tents Seaforth Cornet Band Will supply Music afternoon' and evening. PP Y 4. Party on the Park from S to 10 , mr• + Gardentyp + + Admission to Park for afternoon, 2 c or upwards k S p + Children 15c 4 + + + ■ Treasur Red Gross O to Proceeds willY + A cordial invitation is extended to everybody to spend the ;i. Holiday in Binesele, Gond live Committees have the work in + band and a fine time is promised. Watch out fee further au- tionneentent,on posters and advertisement. + N, MoLAiUIIN + J. FERGUSON,II,RGUSONG. H, SARIS, , 1� Secretary. 'L�reasurer': Chairman. 1, , + +hr'++++A++++++++'3r'i+rE'a'+•i,rP.++4 14'i„j,.t'.i.p1!++4ahr+ +++++Nair+++++Fair.+ It was erroneously reported in The Advertiser under a Winghau, date- line. that Charles itintoul, of White- church, had died. The correspondent who had seat the item in t 7 hear d it on what he coneidered good authority, but has ;pablishedl a denial on the information of Mr, Rintoul himself, who cheerfully drawe attention to the error and adds ; "I would like to know when the funeral is to be held, as I will have to be at home that day, "I am quite well and am carrying the mail here between the station and P. 0." Jamestown The Wonen'e Institute will hold their annual 'mid -Summer. meeting on Saturday afternoon of•this week, June 17th, at 2,30. Address will be given by Miss Job, who is a very pleasing. speaker and comes highly recommend- ed. Every woman in the locality is invited to attend and enjoy the after- noon. Listowel - H. J. and Mrs. Darroch, Listowel, Ont., announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Margaret Ade- line, .to John W. Pfeffer, Listowel, son of Louis and Mrs. Pfeffer, Milver- ton. The marriage will take place' quietly in June. SAW Crum KILLED. A pathet- ic accident happened at Britton, a Sag station five utiles South of here on the Grand Trunk Railway at noon Saturday when Mrs. Frank Miles, a section man's wife, saw her nineteen months -old baby girl ciuehed to death by a heavy freight. The child, with others, was playing on the track. On the approach of the train all got out of the way but the, one which, seated between the rails, was unnoticed by Engineer Morrison, of Stratford, or Conductor Bender, of Owen Sound, who were in charge of the train. The mother rushed to save her child, bet ale time was too short to permit her getting clear of the train, and she had to stand back and see the child ground beneath the wheels. Walton New shingle roof was put on the Methodist Parsonage this week. Mr. and Mrs. Smillie, Toronto, are spending a few days at Dapple Grange. Walton will be represented at the Moncrieff Garden Party on the even- ing of Friday of next week. A number of Waltonians attended and took- part in a Missionary In- stitnte held at Brussels on Tuesday. Monday a baby daughter was pre- sented to Armour Dundee. Con- gratulations and many happy years. Last Saturday was the date of the Farmers' Excursion to the Model Farm. 35 tickets were sold at Wal- ton station. We are sorry to hear that Mrs, Thos. Oakley is not enjoying very good health but many friends wish a marked improvement in her condition. Councillor and Mrs. Johnston and Jno. and Mrs. Buchanan attended the •fun nal o the late Daniel Robertson of Ailsa Craig locality, last Monday a Robertson, Brussels. Deceased was a relative. The June meeting of the Women's Institute will take the form of aPic- nic and will be held in Jas. Rae's grove Friday n June 16that 3 o'clock. Y id- All the ladies of the community are cordially ainvited. ' The women of Walton and vicinity, who have been doing Red Cross and relief work under the name of Wo- men's Institute and Red Cross Auxi- liary have re -organized ender the name of Walton Red Dross Union with the following officers :—Pres., Mrs. Alex. Gardiner ; ist Vice -Pres„ Mrs. John McDonald ; 2nd Vice -Pres., Mrs. John Bolger ; Sec.,, Mrs. A. B. Bruce; Tress„ Miss Mabel 'Ben- nett Advisory Committee, Mrs. Lundy, Mrs. Craik, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. J. J. McGavin, Mrs. 0. Turnbull, Mrs. R. Archibald, Miss Kelly and Mrs, Watt. All are resolved that so long as there u h. re is•au•h terrible need for all,and more than all that the wo- men ca r n do,there will be no elaoken• log, in our fforts and the busy Beason now cooing will not be allowed to interfere any mote than is absolutely necessary with attendance at the weekly meetings. ' Bluevale --��— Arthur Shaw is driving a new aul nwnt+ile. The annual Garden Party of Knox church will be held nn the church grounds on Thursday night, June 15. Mise Lillian McCall has been paying a visit to frillsonhttrg; and Delhi at both of which places she has been taking part in, nano recitals. A considerable member from Blue - vale attended the animal ahow in WVingham last Monday and were well pleased with the entertainment. The Women's Institute have shown another instance of their well-known public spirit by expending $5,00 in books to be placed in the free library at the school for public circulation, The books selected and now ready for distribution are as follows ;— The complete Housekeeper by Emily Holt. Daily Wayato Plealth by Emily M. Bishop. The furnishing of a Modest Borne by 1P. H. Daniels. The Club Woman's Handbook of Programs and Chub Management by Kate Louise Roberts, • Village improvement by P. T. Fet-- well. ' The Women's Instituto met in the schoolroom of Knox °lunch last Thursday to hear an address by the Summer delegate, , Mrs,'-. Lowe, of Iisspelee. Mrs. Lowe who spoke on patriotic work proved to be a pleasing lecturer. At the close of the program lunch wag erved and a very pleasant social tithe was epent, The local branch, of the Institute has been in- vited by the Wingharn Branch to give the program at their Augest meeting, . Misses Minnie and Alice Paul at- tended the wedding of their 'friend, Miss Agnes Jeep, Co D. McLeod at r, J hedfo,d lust Thursday.Miss Alice Paul was the hrtdesmaiab the wed- ding. Miss Jaap le well known in Bluevale having visited here several times and her Bluevale friends extend good wishes. Belgrave Farmers' Club will meet next Tues- day evening in the 0. O. F. Hall, ' A good attendance is hoped for. Belgrave Presbyterian church was web representd at the Women's Mis- sionary Institute at Brussels, Tuesday afternoon. Ethel 'township Council on Monday 26tH inst. Other Ethel news on page 5 of this issue. Mrs. D. Milne has been visiting Mrs. Wesley Boyd, of Atwood. Dominion Day Celebration at Bells - sets will likely be adi.'awing card from this locality. The Addie sick folk are getting along favorably and will soon be able to get about cis usual we hope. A cablegram was received from Rev. Robert Pearson, that their contingent of soldier boys from Calgary had arrived safely across tine herring pond. They sailed on the Olympic. We are salary to hear that Sam. Campbell, who has been sojourning in Muskoka, had the misfortune to break: a few ribs by a fall. Be Was on the eve of coming home. Old friends hope he will soon recover. Rev. Hugh. J. Fair, who has been appointed to the pastorate of Atwood Methodist church, is the father of Mrs. (Rev.) Johnson, Ethel. 11 will be very pleasant for both families to be so near one another. Don't forget the Garden Party on the Methodist church grounds Friday evening of this week. Supper will be served in the Township Hall. Pro- gram will consist of addresses by Revds. Messrs. McKelvey, Parnaby and Craik ; Music by Miss Beatrice Whitfield, Union and Ethel Qnar- tettes and Ethel Orchestra readings by Miss Lily Harrison. Rev. Mi. Johnson will preside. This will like- ly be a farewell to the present church plot, before the removal of the church to its new location. An A 1 time is expected. Morris Dominion Day at Brussels is the slogan. Wm. Findlater, 2nd line Morris, is recovering nicely after a serious ill- ness. A few June brides are said to be in- tending to bring happiness to some bachelor homes. Mrs. Alfred Robinson, of Detroit, is a visitor at the home of her brother, James Russell, 5th line, Miss Findlater has rets.t reed to Washington, D. C. after spending 3 weeks at her parental home, 2nd line Morrie. Clayton Jordan is getting along all right and will soon be able to resume hiap osition in the Standard Bank, Brussels. We congratulate Mise Elizabeth Ferguson, 5th line, on having passed her Faculty exams. She will do good work as a teacher. In the notice concerning the death of the late Mrs. Stubbs 4th line, the name of J. R. Stubbs of Calgary, was omitted in speaking of the family. Robert Craig, 5th line, who recently sold his 100 acre farm,has removed, s ae d, with. his family, to lyth where he will make his home for a time. We wish him sucoess. John A. and Mrs, Geddes, left Tues- day of last week to spend a few weeks with friends in the Westernrovinces. We wish them a very enjoyable visit and a safe return. Last week Mis, James Anderson, 6th line, underwent an operation and we are pleased to state she is making favorable progress, Her many friends wish her speedy convalescence. Owing to next Sunday being ob- served as Flower Day in Blyth Methodist Sabbath School the pastor will not be at the Jackson appoint. inent. The service will be taken by 'J. T. Wood, of Brussels. The new pastor for the coming term in connection with the Methodist churches nn Blyth circuit, will' be Rev. Mr, McCormick, who has been at Holmesville for the past 4 years, He will be here for the first Sabbath in July. Rev. Mr. Jewitt will move 10 Springfield as his next charge, Cont11tuNITY DAY,—On the after- noon of Wednesday, 21st inst., a gathering will he held at the grove of •Robert Newcombe, 8th line, in con- nection with the Jackson .congrega- tion. A program of fun for the children will be given and addresses • by Heyde. Wren, Conway and others will follow. Tea will be•served from 5 p. in. SPLENDID Suocuse.—Despite threat- ening rain the Garden Party at the school house in S. S. No• 6, was an A 1 emcees last Friday evening. After supper an interesting and well ren- dered program was presented in which musical selections were rendered by Ireland, J. W. 1linrrison, Will. I.e, Tos. Stniith, unci Iiarold W ilhee Miss Isabel Straw, Mrs,' Jno. Oliver, Miss Ida Rands, Misses Wilkinson and others. Readings Were given by Mee. Geo. Brine, Misses Jean Henderson. and Ester Pollard, Mouth organ selections by J. and 13. Smith, Chas. Lintner and T. McDonald. Wingham. Band gave a good program, Chair was mounted by Jaime Bowman, M. P. Total proceeds were $114.22 and after expenses were deducted, $72.40 were handed over to the Treasurer of the Red Crass. Several who were to take part in the program were not rresent owing, no doubt to .he fear of ein. Miss Ytiill, he teacher, is to be thanked for her activity in the mat- ter and thenotices attending ie t sher best reward. A live committee loop. ed after the interests of the numerous visi tore. Blyth Last Sunday Mrs. George McGowan, an old and highly esteemed resident of this locality, passed away, in her 83rd year, Funeral took place Wed. nesday afternoon. Mr. 111eGowan died 21 years ago. 3 sons and 3 daughters survive. The old time folk are thinning out rapidly and will soon all be away from us. Grey Council meeting June 26th. Watch ant for ns Greyilee in Brus- sels on Dominion Day. The draft mare strayed from Silas Johnston's, 16th Oon., was found 2 miles from Auburn. Annual Garden Party of Union Sunday School on church grounds, Friday June 30111. Farther particu- lars next week. Hay will be a heavy crop but the weather will have to change or there will be a great time getting it ready for the mow or loft. Picnic 'et Jas. Cardiff's 7th Oon., Friday afternonn of next week, June 23rd. Remember the date and be on hand. Everybody welcome. Dr. and Mrs. Blake and family, of Detroit, are enjoying a holiday at the former's parental home. They came to Goderich by boat but will return in then car. Mrs. (Dr:) Robertson and children, Oollingwood, have been enjoying a visit at Mrs. Robertson's old home. 7th Oon., with Mrs. Hugh McKinnon and family. The farm property of Chas. Knight, 9th Con., is being improved by the re- building and enlargement of his barn. Cement stabling of modern type is on the program. Timber is nearly ready for raising. Robert Carr, 3rd Con. whose health has been far from good, is improving we are pleased to state. He has been visiting with his daughters at Wing - ham. We hope he will continue to gain until complete restoration is reached, A welcome visitor at J. Henry Hoover's is his eldest daughter, Miss Norma, who arrived last week from Los Angeles, Cal., where-_ she has spent the past 3 years. Miss Hoover will remain 3 months. She was ac- companied by her cousin, Miss Edna Carr, formerly of Blyth, now of Los Angeles. We wish the young ladies a very pleasant time, which they will no doubt have. Aucriow SALE. — Saturday after- noon next an Auction Sale will be held at the home of the late Thos. Lott, Lot 4, Con. 9, ab 2 p. m., when the stock, implements, etc., will be offered for sale tb close up the estate. L. and W. Lott are the Executors the Auctioneer. Mrs. and S. Purvis, At e and Miss Lotwill probably move to Brussels. The farm belongs to the Ziegler family, 13th Cor., Grey. A Garden Party, under the auspices of Roe's church will be held at the home of Mrs. Martha McCallum Lot 21, Oon. 8,g on the eveniu of Tuesday, 27t1 rinst., Tea served from 6 to S. Program will consist of vocal numbers LadiesQuartette,H. by Brussels Lnd e T. Gilroy, Rev. Mr. Walden, Misses Fern Balmier, Lizzie Chambers, Ida n andr Rands and J. W. Mrs. Morrison - and Res Church o ' n rr i 0 hoir addresses by Rev. Messrs. Walden. of Fordwirh, and the pastor, Rev. J. W. Johnson and readings by Miss Mary Johnston. Chair will be occupied by W. H. Kerr, of THE POST. Mark down the date and get there. There will also be a booth on the grounds. DAN. ROmoIi,TSON DECEASED: Sat- urday of last week Daniel Robertson, a former well known resident of the O nth Con.e in Mc- Gillivray near Ailsa Craig, in hie 63d year. r. Acute dilation of the heart was the cause. He had been ill for about 2 weeks, but only confined to bed for a week. Service was held at the home Monday morn- ing by Rev. Mr. McNair after which the remains were brought to Brussels where they were interred in the family plot on the arrival of the aftee- noon train, Rev, A, J. Mann assisted by Rev. Me. Johnston, Panna, con- ducted the service. Deceased was the eldest son of the late John Robertson and was born in Grey township, where ire lived up to 1893. The family mov- ed to Bruce Co, from here and 111 1005 located ie McGillivray. Mr. Robert- son was unmarried, his sister, Mies Maggie keeping house for trim. Dan. as he was farniliarly called, was• well read on many subjects and was an in- dustrious and highly esteemed man. He was a member of the Presbyterian church. Surviving members of the family aro, John, of British Columbia; James, teacher at Clandeboye and Miss Ditsggle, The two latter were here for the funeral on Monday. Mr. Robertson ie well re etnbeted by the oder people, Ile was speciallyactive in hist youth in debating and iterar societis. Y A peculiar accident happened ehnrt- a1 before noon Monday at the Stand- rd White Lime Works, North side of Trott Creek, St. Marys, in the North ward, A horse and dump cart, used to take the white limestone tip an elevated roadway to the top of.the burning kilns, backed up, and horse and all went 10Eo'the kiln. As there was a considerable heat on, great dif- ficulty was ekperiettted in getting, the more out, It was considerably scorched 'when rescued. Dr. Wm. Stevens, V. S., has hopoe that the animal Will recover,' ••••••••s••••••••••••••••• i • Get Your 1 (nlargements • MADE AT • ••free Bros, Studio and SAVE MONEY THEREBY • All work guaranteed. •re • Appointments can be made for • • taking Family Groups or out- N 0 door Pictures through the a • Country. a o Wo sell all kinds of Picture i • Frames.• al •e Free Bros. e s a il•••••••••••••••••N•••••• • • • 11 R, Nr DUFF DECEASED We regret to report that a well known of Bluevale died Wednesday of this week and will be buried Friday afternoon. He was 05 years of age. letter from Hastings, England From Mrs. (Capt.) Moore Following interesting letter was re- ceived by Mrs. A. Hunter, Brussels, from her daughter, Mrs. (Capt.) Moore and we are pleased to have the option of publishing it :— My previous letters and cards have no doubt been received, from them you will 'know that I arrived here safely and am well. Everything is so interesting and lovely I can scarcely settle down to write. My window faces the sea and it is only a few steps from where I am writing. I can see many ships passing to and fro. One day we saw several transports with convoy and about every day we see an airship, the "Silver Queen", some- times 2. At times it comes so close we can see the men. 11 resembles a big silver cigar. I expect it comes from Dover. Occasionally we see an aeroplane. Last Sunday the big air- ship passed close to this hotel. Weat- her has been unusually fine, with the exception of one day since my arrival. It has been bright sunshine but will commence this from the time I went on board S. S. Moerdain, I first found my friends then we sailed from the harbor about 2.30 Thursday afternoon and reached Falmouth Harbor afternoon of the 9th day on Saturday, after a delightful voyage. Sunshine every day and. no rough weather, in fact excitement at all. Although the last day all prepara- tions were made in case of emergency and our ship was guarded on both sides by many boats and a few (watch- dogs) small battleships. We were de- lighted when land was sighted but I assure youdisappointed disa ointed when in- formed we could not disembark until Sunday oda all-as passports acs orts had to be ex- amined. However about one o'clock Sunday we were allowed to leave ex- cept three passengers whom they were auspicious of. The Dr, was h pier also Col. Wilson waitingon the and amain Wiiint sin Lieut. Pape r Captain , it was a happy meeting for us all. After having our baggage examined a special train took us to London, where we remained until Monday eveuiug, giving us time to see a little of Lon- don From there we came to Hast- iugs, the scenery along the South coast being beautiful. This is a lovely city, beautifully situated on the sea front. I hope we w shall be allowed to remain here for some time. Hastings is about 000 ears old and has many y historical as- sociations, the chief, of course, the landing of William the Conqueror. The old town can still show its castle, its smugglers' caves, some ancient houses, a fragment of its old defensive wall and ancient chutches, Cliffs are about 600 feet high. Froin the West trill looking out upon the view is one of the finest in England. You should not worry for we are practically away from the war and there is really no danger from air raids. It must be very exciting to live in that locality. One lady, who is here, tells me that her sister's house was smashed in. I cannot tell you everything in this let- ter. I want to catch the next Cana- dian mail and as we are to dine with Sir Henry Lunn, Harry Furness, wife and daughter, and Miss Warren, an artist of note who was a pupil and personal friend of Ruskin, 1 shall have to close. Miss Warren is to give a lecture on the life of Ruskin this ev- ening and Capt. Moore is to be chair- man. We have met many nice people here. I will tell you about our trips to other interesting places again. Am inclosing a cut of the airship which passes here every day and passed over the pier last Sunday. Will also send you acme post cards and papers. Tho Dr. spends every morning at the hos- pitals, then we have the afternoone to go sightseeing. You ni ht toll M r err o end e TITS POST, and Mr, - dress it to Canadian Hospital, in case we are transferred, Remember me kindly to all my friends. ROLLA, That Corporal Gordon McNicoll, son of Mrs, 7, R, MoNicoll, of Downie, has been awarded the distinguished conduct medal for completions bray. cryinaction, : is the news n, learned by Mrs, MoNicoll +++++++++++++++++++++++++: Men of Note J Hon, J. 3, Foy, former Attorney - General and latterly Minister without portfolio in the Ontario Cabinet: died at his residence on Isabella Street, Toronto, Monday afternoon. The ex - Minister, who had a severe illness about two years ago, was again laid aside about a fortnight ago, and though his end came suddenly it was not altogether unexpected. The cause of death was hardening of the arteries. The late Mr, Foy is survived by t.no sons and three daughters. One Non, Captain Tames Foy, is coup 1,:+. bat- talion at Ottawa, and will leave soon for England. The other, Eddie" who went with the first r wtat:gent, was severely wounded at St Jitlit"i, has since returned to the trey hoe. Hon. Mr. Foy married in 18%it Hilae in Marie 1903On, villier, of Montreal, who died Col. Herbert J. Bowman, County Clerk, and Treasurer since September, 1806, is quite ill at the General H..spi- tal Berlin, suffering from a compli- cation of diseases, and although. h:.+*- ing rested well, be is far from being on the road to recovery. Col. Bow- man is anative sou, both at Berlin 51 years ago, the sou of the late I. D. Bowman, a former Onuuty Clerk. His primary education was received at the public and high schools of Berlin, later attending Toronto Uni- versity, where he graduated as civil engineer, and also having the degree P. L. S. and D. L. 5, Onl. Bowman is the officer commanding the 108th Regiment and was the first recruiting officer after the war to enlist men for service overseas and over 200 respond- ed to his kindly invitation to sign up. That was before the 118th Battalion was organized. Col. Bowman was a student attending Varsity in 1885 and served with the Queen's Own of Tor- onto in that rebellion. He has served on the water commission for a num- ber of years. Norman Park has moved back into his home. The little cottage a 01'0131 - arty landmark, for nearly half a century, has been transformed into an imposing two-storey residence, fitted up with modern conveniences and adds greatly to the appearance of the village. In a letter home Miss Ida Carr, nursing sister, who was just leaving the Duchess of Connaught Hospital ab Olivedon, England, for France, tells with what delight she discovered one morning the name "St, Marys" over one of the beds in the hospital and how it touched her to see the old hone name designating the bed in the foreign land. Newspaper Men in Conference. Publishers and newspaper men of the Counties of Perth and Huron gathered in the Board Room of the Oity Hall, Stratford, last Friday, dis- missing matters pertaining r ertainin k the i business of publishing newspapers . and exercising the printer's art hi war times, At noon the visitors were the guests of the Stratford publiahets andprint. ere at a splendid luncheon at the Windsor Hotel following u which the t delegates were given a tour of the city in automobiles kindly placed at their disposal by members of the Bou d of Trade" Several factories and public buildings were visited in the cnnree of the pleasant outing. Guests at the luncheon were W. J. McCully and 3, R, Stevenson, Presi- dent and Secretary of the Stratford Board of Trade. Mr. McCully on be- ing called on for a brief address said that on behalf of Stratford he wel- comed the publishers of the two beat Counties in Ontario."I call them the two best," said he, "because I was born in the one and lived in the other.". Mr. McCully spoke of the appr•eoi,L- tiou of the public during these stir- ring times when no one can get too much news or read enough hulletins.' He invited the members of the As- sociation to feel at hems iu Stratford and to take the opportunity of visit- ing Stratford's factories and munition workers. Further appreciation of theress of S• vp to -day nvas expressed by - Mt, �Le n son who alluded to the increasing emit of everything need in the publishing of a newspaper. Alex. Abraham, who represented the local publishers; on this occasion, re- ferred to the pleasure of leaving W. M. O'Beirne, Editor of the Beacon, present at the luncheon. Mr. O'Beirne, in reply, said that he was glad to be able to meet his old friends, the publishers of Huron and Perth Counties. After hearing of the good time that the press had iu Tor- onto, he wished now that be had gone. He referred to Mr, lmrie, manager of the Canadian Pres As- sociatiou, who expects after sojourn•• ing in Muskoka for the Summer, to be fit for his former activities by Fall. H. B. Elliott, on behalf of the vial - banked Stratford for hos, tore t t its pitalit3', The members attending the Conven- tion were the following : — Maloolm' McSeth, Milverton Sun H. B. &ill•: lion, Wingham Times ; W. McLeab, Seaforth ESttsoeitor ; A. 0, Smith, Wingharin Advance ; C. V. Metal - ford, Listowel Banner - J, W. Vanat. ter, Godetioh Star ; J.''M, South of c t, Exeter Times; C. 1, Sanders, Exetet Advocate ; K. W. O'Beirne, Wmi. Schmidt, Alex, • Abrabatlt efid M. 'I.l'. Dnnlllatn, Stratford,