The Brussels Post, 1916-11-23, Page 1P,
VOL, 45 NO. 2I
$1.50 Per Annum in Advance
• BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1916
W, H. KERR, Proprietor
New Advertisements
Mit lost—Toe Poem,
Por site—W, J, Sharpe.
Flay wanted—Titer poem?,
County Councll— W. Lane.
Oar load of oats—A If. Seeker,
The Powder Re nlediea—Jas. Fox.
Oows for sale—Gordon McDonald,
Poultry wanted—w. J. McCracken.
Fordwich
The sad news reached here last week
that Robin 0. Watters, only eon of
Mrs. Wm. Watters, late of the Ford-
wich Record, lied died of pneumonia.
He was a member of the 161st Batta-
lion and had only landed the week
previous. In addition to the mother
deceased leaves two sisters to mourn
hie demise in the days of his youth.
The father died a few years ago. It is
a great loss to the horue and com-
munity as he was a most exemplary
young man who enjoyed the goodwill
of a wide circle of relatives arid
friends.
Qoderich
Pte. Harry Om'ey crone home on the
late train Friday night, and the town
or most of it, stewed up and turned
out to gteet him. He was stet at the
station by a torchlight procession,
the town officials and the. people.
Pte. Caley will soon be Lieut. Carey.
While recuperating in England from
his third wound, he took a Lieuten-
ant's course, passed with honour,
and will receive a cumrni,siol when
he rehires to Begleuld, at the `expira-
tion of his three weeks' furlough. He
is the third son of O. F. Olney. His
brother, a Lieutenant, was recently
killed in nation, and he has three
other brothers now in France,
Seaforth
PIONEER'S DEATH.—The death oc-
curred early Thursday morning at her
residence, North Main street, of Mrs,
Andrew Govenlock at the, age of 85
years. Family had only removed to
town about a year ago flour Win-
theop,. which villa •e was started by
the late Andrew Govenlock, who was
engaged in stniekeeping, grist and
sawmills. Mrs. Govenlock and family
r were actively associated with the
building of Oaven church there 35
years ago and continued closely iden-
tified with Ole organization until their
removal to town. Me. Govenlock died
about 10 years ago. Those who sur-
vive are John R. and Robert, Mrs.
Laird, Seaforth ; Miss Janet, Victoria,
B. 0. ; Miss Jean, teacher in Con-
naught Schnol, Calgary.
SEAFORTH BOYS WOUNDED,—Two-
casualty reports were received here
Friday morning from Ottawa, one
message came to Andrew Archibald,
Tuekersmith, informing him that his
son, Pte. Andrew W. Archibald• in-
fantry, is reported admi teed to NO. 5
Field Ambulance, October 19, with
abrasion 011 an arm and scalp wounds.
He enlisted with the Toronto Univer-
sity Corps, and went overseas in
August last year. Letters have, how-
ever, been received from hint sub-
sequent to the above date, saying he
was again on duty. Mrs. K. Brine
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SlecLean, Seaforth, was advised that
her only sun, Alexander Ellice Mac-
Lean, hlfentry, is reported admitted
to No. 22 General hospital, Catniers,
November 9, wounded slightly in the
face, Ile eulieted in Regina end went
overseas in October Met year, Both
young inch are Seaford' boys, and
popular.
Wmgham
DIED FROM ACOIDENT.—The 3 year.
old daughter of Mrs. Geo. Fitt, Scott
street, died Sunday from injuries she
received by falling into a pail of boil-
ing water nn Friday. The mother
had left the pail on the floor after
warning the tot to keep away from it,
while she went out to get some water
to cool 'it. A fete minutes later the
baby's screame attracted her and she
ran in to find that it had fallen into
the water. Only a few weeks ago a
younger child died of croup. Mrs.
Fitt received a letter recently from her
husband, Pte. Gen. Fitt, saying he
was cooling home for Christmas. A
couple of days later a card came which
he had written in the hospital Baying
he had just had hie leg amputated
after being wounded, Mrs. Fitt has 0
other children.
MoncriefE
TiHPOST gives the news.
Marshall Harrison was visiting at
Ingersoll.
Mrs. D. K. Livingstone has been
visiting relatives at Belmnre.
Mae Annie Johnston, Walton, was
a visitor with her sister, Mrs. George
McTaggart.
Next Sabbath afternoon Rev. Ni'.
Craik, Walton, will preach in Man-
ct'ieff church.
Wm. Sennock returned home last
week from Mnekoka after a successful
hunting expedition.
Mrs. George McTaggart and daugh-
ter, Annie, were visiting Mrs. Moore,
the fortner's sister, at Toronto.
The Christian Endeavor will hold a
Debate on the evening of Tuesday,
December 191h. Further particulars
later.
We are glad to state Mrs. Duncan
McTaggart was able to get home ft nun
the hospital and hope she will soon be
convalescent.
A presentation was made to Will.
Mann Wednesday evening on the eve
of his departure to Halifax to become
a naval cadet.
We are glad to state that Mrs. Jos.
Reilil; who underwent an operatigtl a
few weeks ago. is recnveting nicely
and we hope she will soon be o, k.
WILL JOIN THE NAVY.—In response
to a call for recruits for the Canadian
navy Wm. Mann, a fine husky son of
James and Mrs. Mann, of this locality,
has volunteered and is now wearing
the Seaman's uniform. He leaves on
Friday fol' Halifax but what the pro-
gram will be when he arrives there is
not stated. We wish this sturdy son
of Grey township, Huron Onunty,
marked success as be enters Lhis very
important arm of military service.
Re carries with him the good will rat
the community. Others inay follow
his example and walk the decks of
some British sea dog in defence of
King and Empire.
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE. — Urlde•
the auspices of the Ladies' Aid an il-
lustrated Lecture on "The European
War" will be given in Knox 0hureh
on the evening of Friday, December
80, commencing at 8 o'clock, by Rev.
I. H. Ibbott, Ph. 13., Holstein. 250
stereopticon views all be shown, -by
the courtesy of the Government,
ever picture y I as natural a1 ns iiPe
"Cense of
war," "That
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paperpaper," Ii ngand Royal family, cGem
French, Lords Roberts Kitchener,
Kaiser, rcleliion in South Afriva, &c.,
&c., will be among the scenes. Il-
lustrated songs will also be given.
Adults 25c., children 15 cents. No-
body should miss this Lecture as it
will be well worth attending
MRs. Jet% SEILING DECEASED —
Thtn'sday of last week, at 11.45, Mary
Boyd, beloved wife of Jnn. Seiliniz,
Lot 32, Con. 14, Logan township, paid
Nature's debt, after an illness of con-
siderable duration. She 1500 in her
44111 year and is survived by her hue -
hand and 3 children, The fume el
took place Saturday 010P 10011 cool
tuns conducted by Rev. Mr. Lnedy, of
\Valttn. Interment wee merle in ill.
Harvey Cemetery. Mr. Sealing and
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Directions for Killing
All Poultry must bo picked dry and hung by the legs in a cool place
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eleft on. Othe1 wise heade mast be taken cite picked dry, and tips of
wings may be left on these,
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family have the sympathy of the
conceit% ty in their bel'eaveulell t,
Deceased was been i,t 19hna township
and was highly esteemed,
The Patriotic evening held in Knox
church here resulted most satisfactori-
ly. After "The Maple Leaf" was Bung
Rev. Mr. Lundy offered a few suitable
remarks and acted as chairman, which
office he filled most capably. Fite
National addresses were given as fol-
lows :—Ireland, Rev, Pili', Doan, Monk -
tun ; Scotland, Rev. Mr, McCulloch,
Oranbrook : England, Rev. Mr. Crain,
Walton. Each showed the import.
ant part the land repreeeuted had in
building up the Dominion of Oanada
and they did it so well no decision was
given, all agreeing that to each a large
weed of praise was clue for the noble
deeds and daring by the sturdy sons
and daughter's from the lauds of the
Shamrock, Thistle and Rose. A
choice musical program was also
rendered. Miss Beatrice Whitfield
sang an Irish song ; Hartley Menzies
a Scotch ballad and a Canadian solo
was given by Miss Lnlu McDonald,
A Scotch recitation was presented by
Mies May Inglis and Miss May Living-
ston gave an English reading. Pro-
ceeds of evening totalled $38.00 which
was applied to Red Cross work. A
hearty vote of thanks was accorded all
assisting in the flue program on mo-
tion of Ed. Fulton and Win. Harvey.
Grey
Turnip lifting is on the program of
a goodly number of farmers.
bliss Pearl Hastings, of tMorniIreton,
is visitiug her sister, Mrs. Richard
Robinson.
Mies Bessie Smith, of Grey, is visit-
ing with her friend, Mies Florence
Cock well, of Atwood.
Gordon Whitfield has taken aposi-
tion in Toronto with a Hamilton
firm, the Fite Engine Company.
On Thursday evening', December
21st, a Box Social will be held in No.
3 schoolhouse. Job down the date
and be sure to attend.
Mrs. Hugh McKinnon left last Sat-
urday for Cnllingwood where she will
visit her daughter, Mrs. (Di'.) R, E.
l obertsou, for n couple of weeks.
Mts. Tindall Ritchie and son, James
Stewart, of 4Vingham, who spent the
pant week with the former's father
and brother, 3rd Cort„ have returned
to their home. The visitor is a daugh-
ter of Robert Carr.
James Warburton, who has been an
employee of the Milwaukee branch of
the Ford Motor Oompany has been
promoted to the home factory at
Detroit. He is getting along well
which his old friends in this locality
will be glad to hear.
Pte. Thos. Kirlcconnell, who enlist-
ed with the railway construction sec-
tion, is on the sick list at Windsor N.
S., hospital. We hope he will soon be
ebie to be about as usual. He is an
old Grey boy, his parental hone be-
ing on the 16111 Onn,
During the past week Wm. and
Mrs. Hemingway and family, llth
Oon., took possession of the flue new
lesideuce erected during the season.
We tenet they May enjoy its couforts
for many a year. The hoose shows
good taste and plan and reflects credit
on the contractor, Jno, Hunter, Oran -
brook.
Friday last. Mos. Thos. Galbraith, of
Milton, passed away to her reward,
She was about 75 years of age and is
survived by 11er husband and 12 child-
ren. Deceased is a sister-iu-law to
Mrs. Jno. Dougherty, 13th Ono., who
attended the funeral last Sunday.
Mrs Galhrai l
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fie woman 1
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en o ed I lie friendship uf a wide circle.
Pie Smiler who has
,leen visiting
old friends in this township since hi
return from the battle front, is now
in London, taking treat meet to over.
cone the nerve shattering shell shock.
Re gives some very vivid desa'iptinns
of what actual warfare really is. We
hope he will soon regain his old time
lugged health.
WOODHAnf PASTOR. — St. Marys
lou nal speaks of a brother of Mrs.
Wiwi. Amstrnng, Orli Con., as ft -d-
iorite :— The congregations of the
Methodist Church welcomed Rev, A.
M '1(ihhin, 13. A.., pastor of \Vnndh001
Cii'rnit, to their pulpit for the fleet.
tiro'• serine his (tenting 10 Woodham,
.nn Sunday evening, In voice and
r•niurl• he reminded them of en old
p'stoe, Rev. Mr. Mr.Catnus, mid de -
byte tl it very excellent sermon 1n
MINI he ituplessed upon them as
I. sons frim his text that there can be
'lo inti 1)1(11' sucrose in any plait unless
(end is in it ami the continuity of the
t Tee of ex1l111p114. He urged strongly
noon the young the importance of
Minding upon the right foundation,
leaving the results with God,
SCHOOL REPORT.-11'ollnwing is the
ppm 11 n 14 y
ru
.N.10 Grey, for
the
min 1 r
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LI s r f SapLenber and October.
The 1001415 Wel e given for writ tett and
rat este in I-lislevy, hygiene, Spell-
ing \Vriting, Arithmetic., Seat WorkKeil Centime • — 5i'. IV. — Herman
Whitfield 3950, OlutrIie Neabel and i
Alfred Neabel (absent.) Sr, III. —
Gladys Whitfield 4100, Eric Whit-
field 4068, ,\larglu'et Stevenson 4019;
Belle Inglis .016, Lenora Patterson e
4000, Vali:mete Inglis 8581, Jr. III,— I
Roy Patterson 4308, Gordon Speiran 1
4282, Velma, Midori 3997, lI'dgea' Whit-
nold 3750, No'ntam Balers 8567, Sr, 1
IL—Gladys Noabel 5204,. lSeeline EI-
blentt 4099, Mervin Henry 4900. Mira c
Mefotlnld 4218, Laura M,Donaltl 1
8508, Myrtle 11011(n -welt 3266, Mabel 1
Cox 8107, Acthar Whitfield 2001,
Delights Greig 2000, Walker. Want n
1979. Jr. IL—Ewe t Whitfield 8163, y
Laura Pal ',mann 2008, Melvin Cerno- 0
ohan 2880, Myrtle Ward 2005, Eldon G
Whitfield 2175, Bertio Neabel 1890,
Mary Bari lel t 1110. Sr. I. — Kate a
Stevenson 876, Annie Ingfls 870, Les.
lie P deterrent 782, Victor 13aker 701; 1
Nelson \Vhitfield 400. Jr. I---Oloyne B
Michel 075, !Alfieri Whitfield 669. s
Plantar 5--Dnl•is Neabel 468, Elmer. ilil. n
]aeon 870, Oliff'•rd Brown 858 c
VI R, LICITMe, Teacher, t
D. and Mrs, Machan and eon, Stan-
ley, Airs. d. Dougherty and Mts, 0.
Cleaver were awey on a visit with
relatives at Dtu+dalk and locality.
The trip was made by motor.
We line sorry to hear that Pte, Jos,
A. ICillnugh, of Dungannon, fortuerly
of this township, who either ed as a
member of the 1O1et Battalion, Inas
been laid up in the military hospitnl,
Toronto, with a disabled knee, We
hope he will soon be reetored to his
custnnuory ttenuity.
JNo, B, Surfer DECEASED.—The sad
news was received here last week of
the death of Jnn. B. Smith, a farmer
well known resident of the 4th Con,
of Grey township, which occurred at
his home in Blenhr1m tntvr'Ship, nn
Thuveday last. Deceased haul been
ill less than a week from pneumonia.
He was in his 02nd year. Funeral
took place to Pails cemetery 011
Saturday. A mole extended 1otiae
will be given next week.
PATRIOTIC SOOTETY,—A PatrinLio
Society was ntgahized in Union
Methodist 1201 Con. Grey,
one year :lie annual meeting
was held Nu,', 1 h, when the follow-
ing omcers were elected for the com-
ing teOt:—IBon.-President, Rev. J.
W. Joheeton ; President,, Mrs. Wrn.
Whitfield ; Vice -President, leliss E.
Buttrey ; Secretary, Mrs. 11. Riola
mond ; Treasurer, Miss B, Whitfield.
The Society has raised during the
year the sum of 3840,00. They made
a gift to Perth Battalion of 32000, to
the Belgian Relief Fuld, $50.00 ; and
have sent Christmas boxes to 0 of our
soldier boys now in England and one
in France, Society paid out for Ma.
Leila] for Red Red Cross work, 380.45,
while Grey Township Council paid
bills amounting to 340,14. The &tele-
ty has sent to the Red Cries head-
quarters, 134 day shirts, 27 hospital
shirts, 38 pair of socks, 1 quilt and 4
hospital pillows. While our member-
ship is small we hope for more another
year and more workers to help in this
good cause,
Morris
Council met last Monday.
Fall wheat is looking good in a
great many places.
Keep the children at school as
regularly as possible. Every day
counts.
A few hints are given relative to
Municipal affairs but nothing very
definite outlined.
A Millibar of farmers are hoping for
another spell of gond weather so as
to permit then: lifting their turnips.
THE PosT gives Morris township
news. Watch for it each week and
aid in its production by supplying
newsy notes.
It is said the authorities are on the
track of a tMcn'risite who is violating
the Clarinda Temperance Act. If he
wants to save himself and hls friends
trouble he'd better' let up on the jib.
Newton McCauley bought a 100
acre farm of the 5111 line this Fall and
he is growing his help. A son ar-
riving last Friday which places 2
b'+ys and a girl on the pay roll. The
McOaulay's will not trove tn their
new possessions for a few months.
The Auction Sale held by Thos.
Pierce totalled well up to 34,000
Prices ranged high, particularly some
of the well bred; as the following will
show :-2 cows sold at 3100 each ; n 2
year old heifer and calf brought $106,
another cow brought $121 and still n11-
1111100 5117. Oslves 4 and 7 months
old sold at $65 and $150 tespeclively.
Mr.ie'
. Pierce talks of tt yittg his hand in
they rot + 1
West, probably near Calgary ar
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Spring. N.
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Maunders, f Idaho,
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who owns the farm AIT. Pierce is
vacating and alert the Muun(le•s home-
stead, a mile North, on the gravel,
may come back 'to rhie locality, He
has been sheep Panelling,
THE LA'rio MRS. CURRIE. — Last
week we ieferred to Ilse decease of
Mrs. William Currie, late of God, -
t'ich. township. The fnliowing are
latter particulars :—Alr's. William Cur -
1 it, who passed away on Friday night,
Nov. 10th, in her 82nd year, had been
failing fop aboul.4 vein's. She leaves
behind her husbaIld and two sons,
W. .lohn, of Lethbridge, Alberta
and Russell, et hnrne ; Mts. 0, elle•
Gregor and Mts. S. Ewwe'son acid
Daisy at home. Deceased wee a life
Icing member of the Sherrie Metlhn-
distchur'eh and the Animal on Mon-
day, which wait largely attended, was
rotdnoted by her pastor, Rov, lir.
Jones, or Bayfield. Among those tubo
attended the funeral from 0 elastance
were her brothers Robert Russell,
Glaminis ; Jarnes Russell and daagh-
ter, Minnie, Morris ; and her sister,
Mrs, A. Robinson, Detroit,
GONE To REST.—Another or our
highly respected pioneers of Morrie
townshippassed len .e 1
r fu 1 my
township, 1 y away at.
Itis residence nn rtulrsday, Nov. 10th,
in the person of Garret blexwell, in
his 80th year. Deeeased was born in
Fermanagh, Ireland, and came to this
0nun11y at the age of 15 years, settling
n Oliutnn, where. he lived for several
yea: 5. In 1859 he woe married to
Miss Ellen 51cEltoy, from County
Down, Ireland, and iti 1862 they more
d to Mort is, where they resided until
lie t.itne of their death. Mr. Maxwell
las been in failing health for a rime.
wt. of years but was able to go around
nail 6 weeks p0ertint s to his death,
le was a member of the Anglican
harsh, Belgrave and a Inn of indus-
eio0s habits and gnod gnalitlee, 18)15
ranch esteemed h1 the enrnrlbtudty in
which he lived rundd-Will also be hunch
timed. His wife pre-decrneel hint 6
ears ago. A family of five daughters
lidonesol survive hitt, viz :---Mrs,
en. Kerr, Brussels ; Mee. F, 11.
Maxwell, Mrs, D. Rae and Miss Mary,
11 of Winnipeg; Miss Mattha 1., and
William John at home. Rev. W. 11,
iawkins, rector of 'Trinity church,
elgrltve, olndncted a very nl*pl'essive
eyelet, et the house, Interment was
uncle in the gamily pint, Brnandon
elneterv, Rnigrave, 011 Saturday last.
1'he Iunet'ai was largely attended,
SIB WILFRID IS 75 YEARS YOUNG
Liberal Chieftain in Bettor Health
than for many Years,
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, leader of the
Opposition, celebrated last Monday,
his 75th birthday. The Liberal Chief-
tain is in splendid health and spirits.
In fact, following his operation of a
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
year ago and the subsequent treat-
ment of his teeth, his general condi-
tion of health has been better than
for many a year. Monday morning
he went through his correspondence
with hie private Secretary at his
borne in Laurier avenue, Ottawa. It
contained many felicitation messages
from overseas and from all parts of
Canada, wishing him many, happy
and prosperous returns of the day.
Sir Wilfrid was bon at St. Lin its
1811 He has heart for 29 years leader
of the Liberal party and for 15 years
Premier of the Dominion.
A month or so ago as Samuel Cant -
loo was working in the bush he was
struck in the left eye by n piece of
flying limb. We ate enrry to say the
nmissle penetrated the sight of the op-
tic destroying it, beyond any hope of
repair. The other eye does not ap-
pear to he affected. Mr. Candor) is
about 80 years of age but is a vigor-
ous man for this record.
5 SMITH M. P. P. PASSES AWAY.
—The World -Spectator of eJoosmnin,
(Sask.) in its issue of November 15th
gives the following patticulars re-
garding the demise of A. S. Smith, M,
P. P., who was a brother of Mr's,
Frank Kerney, of Morris township :—
The death ocruteed at Moosomin at 9
o'clock last Friday evening of one of
the foremost personalities in the pub.
lie of nue province, ,in the person of
Alexander Smith, M. L. A., for Moos-
onin constituency in the Saskatchew-
an Legislature. The deceased had
been in feeble health for some time
and the enol, though it carne with
startling suddenness, had 1101. been un-
expected. The late A. 5, Smith was
one of the real pioneers c
f the West,
muting to .\lonsnmiu from ll St.
g Marys,
Y,
Ont , and establishing a business in
1882. He has been at prominent figure
in the public life of the West for
many years, serving two terms as
Member for Moosomin in t1leTeeritor-
ial government under the leadership
of Premier Haultain (now Chief Just-
ice of S tskatchelran.) When in the
year 1005, this province received its
autonomy, 1Ili', Srutlh carts nominated
by the Liberals to uphold their banner
in the filet provincial ele0tiol. He
was defeated by Dr, D. D. Ellis, the
Opposition candidate, by a - small
majority. In 1908 Il'. Smith wasa-
gaiu the Liberal standard bearer a-
gainst the salve opponent, this time
defeating him. 111 1911 he was again
elected and continued to serve his
constituents faithfully and conscien-
tiously to the day of his death, He
1000 a Merl who by his thoughtfulness
and kindliness made many friends and
retained the esteem and confidence of
his constituents to the last, He Was
62 years of age. Deceased was a
member of the Moosomin Presbyter-
ian church, a menthe". of Moosomin
Lodge Nn. 7. A. F. tC A. M., and 11
veteran Odd Fellow, having been pre-
sented rated bythe A n
1 osomin Lodge with a
Veteran's Jewel two years ego. A
wife and five children, three sons and
two daughters, survive, the eldest son
is serving his country in Franoe, n
rtlelrlbee of the 130101' Transport see.
5)00. He is 1115,) survived by several
brothers and sisters. The sympathy
of the entire district is extended to
the sorrowing family and relatives.
The flags on local public buildings
were lowered to half mast in honor of
hie 010mn1'y. Friends in all parts of
the West nein learn of his death with
deep regret, for he one honored and
respected by all, The funeral took
place on timidity afternoon from his
late residence to South Cemetery, and
and was largely attended. Brief ser-
vices. were hold at the home, eolduct-
ed by Professor Beckett, Montle Jaw,
In
the evening a memorial service was
hold in tit. Andrews' Presbyterian
church, By epeeiel request the local
lodge of the I. 0. 0. F. had charge of
the arrangements at the cemetery,
the detteased having been a Past
Grand of the (Order and a prominent
and tredve ve
metnhrr. Grand Meu•shall
W. Pennington, Distrint Deputy
Greed Master' J. G, Needle, Chaplain
Mu(`nrdv and Noble Grand John Me.
Ctackeu officiated during the walk
and service at the cemetery, Same 05
Odd Fellows took part in the proces-
sion, Rocanville, Rutberglen Welwyn,
Fleming and Wapella being well re-
presented, The Masonic Brethren al-
so attendee] in a body. Hon, W. M.
Martin, Premier ofSaskatchewau and
Hon. J. A, Caldor, Minister of Rail-
ways, attended the funeral. The fol-
lowing sent flowers 1—Liberal Assoeia-
tion, anchor ; 1110snoic Lodge, sgnat'e
and compass ; Odd?ellovs Lodge,
three links ; Rebekah Lodge, spray ;
Presbyterian Ladies' Aid, sheaf ; Mo.
Olary Mfg. Oo., 'Winnipeg, sheaf ; J.
H. Ashdown 0o,, Winnipeg, wreath ;
I. 0. D. E., wreath ; R. D. MrNaugh.
ton Co„ wreath ; Sheriff and Mem,
Murphy, spray ; Dr, and. Mrs. Afac-
Laren, spray ; Mr. and Mee. Donald,
spray ; Mr. and Miss Strang, wreath ;
Mr. and Mrs. Pennington, spray ;
Mr. and Mrs. P. McAra, Regina,
spray ; Mr. and Mrs. Munro, Regina,
spray,
Belgrave
BAZAAR.—The Ladies' Aid Society
of Knox church, Belgrave, intend
holding a Bazaar in the basement of
their church on St, Andrew's Day,
November 301h, from 8 to 6 p, m,
Refreshments will also be served for
the small sum of 10 cents, A musical
pr0510m will be given during the
afternoon. Anyone wishing to secure
presents -to send to their friends for
Xmas should not miss this opportuni-
ty. A special invitation is given to
the gentlemen.
Walton
Walton news may also be read on
page 6 of this issue.
Reeds. Messrs, Lundy and Crailc ex•
change pulpits next Sunday.
Mrs. R. Dark, Brussels, was a visi-
tor with Mrs L. Williamson, and
other friends for the week end.
The Ladies' Aid of the Woodslee
Methodist church niet at the Partial'.
age pn Thursday evening of last 'veek
and presented Mrs. (Rev.) Currie with
a nicely worded address, accompanied
by a handsome clock as an apprecia-
tion of her services while on that cir-
cuit. They have moved to Wyan-
dotte, ],lith.
BAZAAR.—The Ladies' Guild of St.
George's Church, Walton, purpose
holding their Annual Bazaar in the
A. 0. U. W. Hall, Thursday, Decem-
ber 7th. There oill be a sale of
Ladies' Fancy work, Ladies' and
Children's aprons and pinafores,
homemade bread, buns and cake.
Lunch served from 4 to 8 o'clock.
The admission fee for adults will be
15 cents, children 10 cents. Mrs, Wm.
Stewart is the President of the Guild,
and Rev. R. E. Page Rector. Take
note of the date and be sure to attend.
Ethel
Don't forget the Davidson auction
sale next Tuesday.
In the advt. of Miss Hunter, regard-
ing millinery bargains, the plumes of-
fered are Queen's Quality.
J. and Mrs. Lindsay, 6th Con., erre
ill at present with an attack of fever.
Have 2 trained nurses engaged.
Percy Stephenson and Geo. Pollard
are home from Mowat, P. S. District,
after working the season in Wm.
Cole's mills.
Obrist+nas night the Methodist Sun.
day School purpose holding an Enter-
tainment in the Hall. Proceeds will
be applied to the Belgian Relief Fend,
Special sen vices are being held in
the Methodist chin ell this weep.
Everybody invited,i
ted, Rev.
Mr. Wren,
of Br
ueeele will
take charge n'
o ti
the
meeting Friday evening.
Owing to the high price and trouble
of getting coal, W. E. lSaudets hos
almost decided to purchase an engine
that will burn oil. If it works as rep-
resented it will save money and labor.
There was a dance held in McNeil's
Hall last Friday night, They report tt
good time. The dancers were chiefly
from a distance. They seem so jolly
at this season of the year they could
dance to the tinkle of a she •p bell.
A recent letter from Pte. Noble
McKee, from Leeesliospital, England,
says his arm is improving but will be
stiff as the elbow joint was injured by
the bullet. Fortunately it was his
left arm. Hospital where he is was
formerly a work house but made to do
the now duty since the war required
it. Most of the patients are English-
men, although there are a few Cana-
dians. Noble said he had received
parcels that had been sent to France
and returned. We hope he will conn
be able to get his release from the
hospital. He did not know what
wonld be on the program as far as the
future was concerned,
Bluevale
Mies Margaret Cutis is at present
visiting relatives at Toronto,
Mrs. McLeod has gone to Toronto
where she will spend the Winter,.
Jas. Aitchison is improving and will
500(1 be around again as usual we
hope.
Mrs. (Dr.) Stewart, Wingham, visit-
ed friends in the village one day this
week.
Mrs. Ne1501) Thornton is on the siok
list this week. We hope she will soon
be n. k.
Wm. McMichael has gone to Brant-
ford where he has seemed employ-
ment in a munition plant.
Ohas. Gentles received another ear
of Western feed this weep and sold it
about all out in a cnnple of hours,
13, Allison is visiting relatives et
Baden at present and expects to go to
Toronto from there, 'where he will
spend the eV.
Our blacksmith, Frank Scott, 1)0c1 a
ftne big pet of soft soap made up re-
cently and when he went to get ie the
other day he found the pot empty.
The day of petty thieves is not past.
Rev. C. Tete kindly took charge of
the service in the Methodist chervil,
Sunday evening for Rev, Mr. Thorn..
eon who is still eonflned to his bed.
His many friends wish hint a speedy
recovery,
Save up your old newspapers and
magazines, tie in neat bundles and
leave at Air, Shaw's storehouse. The
Red Cross sell these and receive a nice
amount for there, Jevery little helps.
Let each one save up and see what we
cern do fn Blnevale,
Jamestown
Pte, Miller, who hoe been laid aeide
from pneumonia and other complica-
tions, is improving nicely and will
sen,) be 0, it. we hope.
Will. Burke, son of S. and Mrs.
Burke, of this locality, has opened a
barber shop in Wingate, He has had
years of experience.
The people of this locality who have
rels.tives fighting for the Empire
overseas 01 still in the training camps
have been remembering them by the
sending of Ohristmas gifts.
We are sorry to state that the
young son of William and Mrs.
Hamilton, of this neighborhood, died
Wednesday of last week, aged 13
years and was buried on Friday after.
no011 111 Brussels cemetery. Rev. J.
W. Johnson, Ethel, conducted the
service. Acute indigestion was the
cause of the little lad's demise. He
was a blight boy who will be greatly
,Hissed and the sympathy of the com-
munity is tendered to the family in
their bereavement,
Belmore
Miss F, Pipe, Brantford, is visiting
at A. Findlater's.
Mee, D, K. Livingstone, Moncrieff,
is visiting at Wm. Irwin's.
bliss Mildred Baker, Brantford, is
the guest of F. and Mrs. Baker.
Slim, and Mr's, Willits, London,
spent the week end with friends here.
Archie Lowry left for Goderich,
where he is working with the Hydro -
Radial.
A. and birs, Fitch visited with the
latter's parents, E. and Mrs. Higgins
last week,
CARD OP THANKS.— We wish to
thank the people of Belmore for their
help and kindness during the illness
of our little boy.
N. AND MRs, MCNErL,
The Box Social under the auspices
of the Literary Society, on Tuesday
night, was a grand success, proceeds
amounting to $22.00. The highest box
went for $1.00.
The induction of Rev. Mr. Sinclair,
of Cochrane, New Ontario, who has
accepted a call to Belmore and Mc-
Intosh Presbyterian churches, will be
held in the McIntosh Presbyterian
church, on Thursday, Nov. 80th.
The Women's Institute held a quilt-
ing bee in the Hall on Thursday after-
noon, about 80 ladies being present.
8 quilts were quilted. These quilts
along with several others that were
donated will be sent to the fire suffer-
ers iu New Ontario.
Wroxeter
Rev. 11Ir. Currie visited at his home
in Mt. Forest this week.
Sergi. Lawrence, of London Camp,
spent several days with his family.
C, D. Simpson, Brucefleld, is spend.
ing 0 few days in the village.
Jun. and 5118. Patterson, Harriston,
visited over Sunday with their sons
115(0.
Alex. Rasmuseen, who went to Tor.
onto recently, has enlisted with the
284th Batt.
Jno. Drew, of Canniogton, was a
visitor.
at the
hone
of
Geo.
Wearrin
g
over t the
week en
d
13. and Mrs. is V \ h1
trial'
e and J. and
Mrs. Lemon Hnurtston, were guests
of 11. Black on Sunday.
Five candidates from the Anglican
Church stere were confirmed by Bish-
op Williams ata Conflt'tnation service
held in Go•1'ie on Tuesday morning,
A Red Cross Tee was given at the -
home of Mee. C. Higgins on Friday
afternoon, Those taking part were
Mesdames 0. Higgins, J. Higgins, E.
Higgins and J. A. Wray. The at-
tendance was good,
The annual meeting of the Bible
Society was held in the Presbyterian
church on Sunday evening. Revs.
°eerie
t > Roberts and Love took part
iu the service. A short address was
given by the ladle', who took for his
subject, Psalm 119 95, "Thy word is a
lamp unto my feet, and a light unto
my path." Satisfactory reports of
the year's work were given by the
Sec, -ureas., Jno, Brethauer,
Perth Oounty
St. Marys O. I. students have peti-
tioned the Board to provide a tennis
meet on the door of the gymnasium
auri1
t rte r ;er.
itchell, appointed
1
Triltngity chulirch, M
+e 000)11111tee to secure site for a horse
shed and action will be commenced as
early as possible to erect the same.
Mrs, Olive Larkworthy and little
daughter, from Northern Manitoba,
are visiting Ino. and Mrs, Lark-
worthy, her parents-in-law, at pres-
ent in Mitchell.
For the second time, Mrs. Wm,
Hanson, a venerable old lady of the
South ward, Mitchell, has been stei0k-
0n with paralysis and is at present
confined to her bed.
Chas, Dunggey, of the Collison
House, Mitchell, Purchased the resy-
deuce on Main street, West, formerl
owned by Miss 'Brown. The place was
sold by auction and brought ,$1610.00.
Mitchell (Atize') figured in the
Pollee Com+t on a charge of being on
the public streets in a state of intoxica-
tion. The charge was proven, when a
fine of $26 wire ,imposed, With $7,50
costs.
A large nu(nbOL of Canadian officers
have recently been gazetted for the
Military Orme. Among them isLimit,
J. 0, Stuart, who went overseas from
Stratford with the 84th IBattelieu, Tt
will 1)e recalled how, with one ]elan
he captured 20 Germans, rot this he
was reeotnteended tot the deooratliari,