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The Brussels Post, 1917-9-20, Page 111 • VOL, 46 NU. 12 y)il.5o Per AN10014.iia Advance BRUSSELS. ONTARIO. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 20 1917 W. H. KER•R, Proprietor New Advertisements t Waned-J+a Fox. x. Millinery.tomos Flashlight lest-Jas, est nBootiePor sale -ran POSS.. S Oteatn Separators-H,Oga m% Aeolian Sale -Fred. Stephenson. Voters List -4'o nFhtr ot rl ortds . Millitiery opening -G.1'4, Boter1inment-ked lSociety never Society,. Notice to Oredltors-Jor, Bunter estate. Notice to Oredltors-Alfred Button estate, Wroxeter Miss Ethel Stutt has returned front a two months' visit in the West. Joseph Fleming and family, Toren. to, are guests of the 'former's sister, Mrs. Thos. Iltnwn. Mise Ada Mikes and sister, Mrs. Chapman, Winnipeg, are visiting old Mende in this vicinity. John and MrsPatterson,` rrie nn h Ha t spent eleveral days last week at the home of W. Patterson, W. Knox, I'lotvick, who has been )making an addition to his barn, had a t very successful raisin last Saturday. Flight Lieut Stewart McKetcher re- turned from England last week reach- ing his home Saturday evening, He met with a serious accident while 'on duty in France several months ago, when he suffered a compound fracture of the leg and several minor injuries. \Ve twat the six months' leave which has been granted will see him fullyre- slmred to 'health again. Robert Mc- Kercher is as present on his wayover- seas. Mets, T. F. 14111 ioi Dgesasan,-Af- ter a prolonged illness, extending over 8 months, a former well known resi- dent of Wroxeter passed away at her home, in Toronto, on Friday last, in the person of Mrs. T. F. Miller. Mrs. Miller was born in Pickering 86 years ago and wets the eldesedaughter of the late John and Mrs, Snell, In 1870 she accompanied her parents toTnenberey where in 1874 she was married to Thos. F. Miller, who pre -deceased her semis 21 years ago. She later moved to Tor- onto. She is survived by 2.daughters, 14 ti's, Coulter and Miss Margaret, -and a son, Richard, all of Toronto. An- other son and daughter passed away in youth. Funeral took place to the Wroxeter cemetery Monday afternoon on the arrival of the 12,45 train. Ser- vice was conducted by Rev. Me. Mal- colm. (Intended for last week) NOTes. - 0. White, L. VanVeisor and W. Pheir speu.tthe week -end at Pt. Plgio.-A. Reis and family, Brun- ner, spent Sunday' with the fortnee's brother, Reeve Reis, -Ed. Lowry is spending a week at L'wdon.-Thos. Weight has returned from iVartime, Sask , where he spent several months. -Donald Munro has gorse to Coiling. wood whore he is employed in a drug store.-Herhert Patterson, accompan- ied by his patents, John and Mrs. Pat - Millinery Display We wish to announce that our Fall Millinery Opening will be held Fridayand Sdturda Bf tit's y week A. cordial invitation is extend- ed to the fair sex to see our choice goods. 51155 \VALTON, of Stratford, has been engaged to look after this depot talent. `Gall and see the latest styles, neo, fit, Mitchell Phone 215 ETHEL tei'SOn, llarr•iston, spent Sunday with el ier ) oily ,- m L lodes -Misr M. MvLru. stun left for to )holiday al; Loudon gird Strathroy.-A very impressive servioe wee held et SL•, James Church Sunday afternoon in memrny of the late Pte. ' nt s made L J oho1. P I who o ul, he sup i+emo saarince for his county on Aefgetet 15111. A. part of the beautiful 1)01 service of the Angle:en Church teas used and very appropriate hmile ren- dered. Attendance at the service wets very Targe and a most )etuiLable and comforting aildreee wee given by.Rec. tor Roberts. -Reeve Reis has disposed of his share ill the flour mill here, The Harr will now he known as Black , Son, We wish the new firm coedit - tied prosperity. Jamestown Miss Mae Burke spent a few days, last week visiting Wrnghaln friends. Mies Marguerite McEwen spent the week -end with her cousin, bliss Ethel Scott. Mrs, Rmbeet McLennan and little son, Stewart, are visitors at the home of the fofrner's parents, Peter and Mrs. Scott, Turoheety. Pres. Geo. and John Johnston, sons of Geo. and Mre. Johnston1 t m Grey, are ill in a Hastings (England) hospital with Trench fever. Pte. Ar- thur, another brother, is in .France in the fighting line, Win. Boit haesome interesting epec- imene brought back from France. He had some exciting expsriencee that were nerve chatterers, all right, and has been receiving treatment at Lon- don to counteract it. An auction sale of farm stock. im- plements, &c., will be held by Noah W. Bowman, North Boundary, Mon- day, Ootober let at 1 p. m. sharp, He is giving up the farts hence sale will be without reserve. George Walker will be Auctioneer. Wednesday of last Week, at the Manse, Wroxeter, Rev. Mr, Malcolm performed an interesting ceremony when Levi Parr, a young farmer of Grey township, and Miss Jennie Win- ona, daughter of James Simpson, an old resident of this locality, became husband and wife. The young couple will snake their lmme on the Parr homestead. We wish thein many happy, prosperous years. Cranbrook Miss 15. Pertle is visiting Listowel friends. Ernest Hunter, Meafor1, is visiting under the parental roof. Mre. Geo. Smalldon has spent the past week with friends in Clinton. Oeanbropk harmers' Club will meat Saturday instead of Friday ere week.' We were very sorry to hear of the death of Chas. H. Knight and deeply sympathise with the bereaved. Wm. Kelsey, Cadillac and Austin Kaiser, Chicago, made a short visit last week with their cousin, Jacob Long. - Keep in mind the anniversary ser- vices 111 the Methodist chureh, Sept. 8001, glen the entertainment Monday evening Oct. 1st. Tnesday. Rev, end Mrs. McCulloch were at Dungannon attending the in- duction of Rev. 14Ir. Craig, the new pastor. Rev. Mr. M000110ch is the Moderator of Mat t1 eP rresb to y. Y blies Marie at Baker, tl et, of Saginaw, Mich- igan, a visitor at the home of George [Baker, has returned horse accompan- ied by her cousin, Miss Madelene, who intends spending a month's holidays at different pointe in the States. De Laval Cream Separator Is en A 1 Machine that gives premier satisfaction. The Agency for Brussels locality is now held by S. CARTER Call and examine machine and learn its superior qualities. etee**04•4 1neeeo9a®aoeo0+oe ••••••o'Pooeo•••••••••••••• '5 • t 0 • ••4 • • • • • • • ••• • • ••• e s i♦i n' n r e 1 4,, e 9 d A m s 4 6 ri UR NEW FALL STOCK is now in place, consisting of Dress and Tailored Hats, 1 i Mounts,Wings, Ornaments and Novelties n Trimmings. • Owing theearly to dem nad for ordered Work 40 on account of the cool weather we are not having o a Formal Opening, but will be pleased to show our stock and attend to our needs in this line. Y • • o , • t) roc) 0 'w N I A N U O yr • 4444.44444.4.4+•+4.'54••N• •4.44••••••4••••,••••••••• BEEN®NTE Autumn Milfmnery CSarLiil?'. q q It is reported that John Clegg, an old resident of the 5th line, has puce sed t chased residence in in m t 1 aW hn to Parr o Wing ham \vhlch he and Mrs, Clegg will move /esteem Winter, Their fine farts will 1 be taken over by their eon, Joe, We 0'11 a sorry lose will b s t t to a Mr: and Mrs y t , Clegg. Entertinmentgg Town Hall, Erussels Under' auspices of ideal Red Grose Tuesday ev ll' Sept, 2j5�jj hh LUtll Bel -rave Dramatic Company 9 has kindly eoneeuted to put on the Humorous Drama "Lodgers Taken . In" Tickets 25c. Doors open at 7.80. Program at 8 Tatar Proceeds go for Patriotic Purposes Keep Tuesday evening clear. Oranbrook was.well represented at London Fair, Among the visitors Jno. and Dan, and Mee, Huether, Rev. J. L. and Mrs,. McCulloch, Mrs. M. Cameron, Thos. Brown, A. Ray man and A. Leitch. The S. S. Rally in the Methodist church Sunday afternoon Leets a suc- cess. The credit is due Mrs. Omstead through her untiring efforts in prac- ticing the children, _each doing well the part assigned them. The floral decorations were A 1. Pastor: gave good address. Moncrieif Next Sunday afternoon a Memorial service, having reference to the recent death of Pte. Allan McLean, will be conducted in Knox church hare. Don't forget the Young People's Convention to be held in the Presby- terian church, Moncrielf,' Friday of this week. There will bete sessions and the prop/tin should prove very helpful. Watton - Rev. Mr, Craik will attend the an- nual Fall District Meeting in Wesley Methodist church, Clinton, Tbursday of this week. Weduesday afternoon Mrs. (Fte.v.) Lundy \vas lit Belgrave addressing a Woman's Missionary gathering in the Presbyterian church. Memorial service will be held next. Sunday morning 111 Ddif's church, at 11 o'clock, in connection with the de- mise of Ptes. Alex. McLeod aid Geo: Thamer, who died in France for the Empire's cause. 7 brave lads have yielded up their lives from here -and Moncrielf so far.. Belgrave A. delegation of young people will attend the Endeavor Q01nVent1On at MoncriSef Friday of this week. Melvin and l\L•s.aYm• d ea R • 1. 1 n Bert. and Mrs. Taylor, Westfield motoredd to Metz and Guelph for the week -end and visited friends. Rev. and Mrs, Boyle aecnmpanied Rev. and Mrs. hlcOulinch, of Chan - brook, to tile indention at Dungannon Tuesday 01' this week. Belgrave Dramatic Company pre- sented "Lodgers Taken In" at Otitlo rd Wednesday evening of this week and have been invited to Brussels for next Tuesday evening. Gond foe Beige/tee, they deserve hearty thanks for their zeal in a good work. Mrs. Lnwry, the only sister. of Mrs. D. Sproat, passed away al the letter's home on el ()Tuley, at an Ltdvltnced ege, The fnnelet took place to Seaforth on Wednesday, Set vice was held here by Rev. Me. Bnyle Tuesday evening, l)eceesed'e maiden name was Margaret. f•Tahnalh, of Tuckersmith. Her hus- band died about 7yeara awe leirs. Lowry rues ty women of fine type end enjoyed the respect and -esteem of e wide circle `friends. " ivtorris Miss Grace Ferguson, Niagara Falls, is horse for a visit, Fred, Stephenson paid a visit to Par - le hast week, going by imam route, edn W sdr e ty of 1)tisweek is the Ante of posting til) Lhe Morels Voters' List, There are 752 names of whom 408 ate Llompeteht to act. as Julors, Miseee Maud Bell and May Wight- man i hl -mai are al:loncling High School in VVm nt and 6 11 t b n d wu 1 i n t r doubt ive a ,themselves. Ullt of gnuc1 11Ct1 Having sold hi Mee 1 Wheel- er a t farm to \>; heel et• Br ns Jatt es Nicholson 1 1 Ntth s 1 ut -ages holding a Clearing auction sale next month prior to ilia locating it) Wing - ham where he has purchased a home. Thursday of last week Alex, Nichol and daughter, Mise Hazel, event to London to visitTelatives and friends, The latter will eetend her visit; 0(0111115 on Mende in Clinton aid Blyth on her return trip, The attotl011 sale of farm stock, ire.. plements, &n., at Fred. Stephensiin's, Si Lot. 30, Con, s,.will be held October 2nd. He purposes rweaving to Brus- sels taking a position in the chopping mill 'r11John Logout. 'Roy and Mee, Plunustee1 and ,H, and Mrs. Pltunsteel,' Clinton, were visitors with H. M. and Mrs. Manning. They. motorod in the formetee oar. lairs. Roy le better known by her maiden name, Mitts 1Hrazel Rozeli, We are sorry to hear iitab Albin Nt»vle61;( 7th line, is not eulnying hie customary good health. 119 'under- went, ran nperati0)1 Moodily end tv0 1,)o hn will800n be fully reslnred. Ho was il)cra'ted 011 Jot appeud'icilis last year. Qrey Township Cnuocil will meet next Monday at Ethel, The threshing machine is showing gond results for 1917 harvest. T. E. and Mrs. Whitfield, lath Con„ -were holidaying in Toronto and en- juyed lheie visit greatly. 1taes. and Mrs, Riddell, Mee. Roy Hastings and friends spent Setut'day last in Milverton, combining business. and pleasure, Jas. Warburton, of the Ford factory Mllwnnkee, has been renewing old friendships in this township, He is a welcome visitor, g A new Ford touring car was pur- chased last week by Wm. Woods,., 16th Con., from S. Carter, the well known agent at Brussels. Alias Kate McDonald, 4th esu„ has gone to the Normal School at Strat- ford. We wish h v' t etA 1 success and an enjoyable stay in the 0ltssic City, Next Sunclay the emend Thank- offering services will he held in Union church at 10,80 and 7 o'clock, Rev, Mt•. Doan, Mnnkton, will occupy the. pulpit. He's a fine speaker, Jim. Lowe, 9th 0011., hits purchased the 100 acre farm of Alex, McDonald, separated from his own by the side - road. Price was $5,200. Farm is all in grass and will suit Mr, Lowe fine. 51r, McDonald's health is not very rugged. _ Bliss Irene Hoover, who has been visiting relatives at St. Lcuis, Mich., 19 taking a- Business course in the 1 i rie Institute, at Big Rapids, Mich: She is a daughter of J. Henry and Mrs. Hoover, llth Con„ and should give a good recount of ,herself. This week Hugh Lamont, Brussels, sold his fine 200 acre farm, le miles from Btussele, to hie son, Hugh, who is the present tenant for the sum of $10,500. It is a fine; property and in good condition and the new purchaser will no doubt do well on .it as he knows the property so well. F. S. Scott made a sale of Mrs. Ino. B. Smith's choice 155 acres, 8th Con„ WS week to Richard Jacklin, at the enttgsum of $9,500, getting possession this Fall. 111r. Jacklin owns 100 acres' on the 8rd Con., where he now lives, but will move to his new purchase. Re has secured a very, eligible proper- ty, in a gond community and conveni- ent to town, We wish him well with,. his increased -acreage. QrrAs. -H. KNtenT DECEASED. -Last Monday at,8 p. m., a well known and highly esteemed resident of the 911) Con„ in the petenn of Ohas, H. Knight, departed this life. _ He had gone through a siege of typhoid fever and thought to be making a good re- covery when complieaLions set in re- sulting in his demise, Deceased was born in Ueborne township 01 years ago and was the 3rd youngest son of the late Jas. Knight. The family settled on Lot 18, Con. 10, in 1866. Subject of this notice was married 9 years ago to Miss May. Doxey, of St. Thomas, end she arid 2 daughters, Olga, and Irene urv' 1 s rye 8 brothers, b t ors Gel„ Sarnia ;' Jas. el„ Grey ; and \Vill., Belleville ; and Mrs, Chas. Switzer, Kelfleld, Seek., are also liv- ing. Mr. Knight was Fti industStOUe, upright roan, an official member of the Methodist church and a Liberal in politica. Funeral takes place from his late hnlne, Lot 18, Con, 0, at 2;80 o'clock Tbllrsclay. Service at 2. In- teentent in :Bl useels cemetery. Be- reaved share in the sympathy of the community. Bluevale SCUOOL PAM , GREAT S17coE8e. -The first Bluevale School Fair held last Friday afternoon proved be be a popularinnovation, judging by the large atleudanee and the interest ex - pleased in the exhibits made by the children, , The weather remained pleasant throughout the day. Most of the neighboring schools including the \Vinghant Public school, were closed for the afternoon to permit teachers and pupils to attend and the gtonnds presented a festival Appear- ance. The majority of the exhibits \01'10 attractively displayed ill the school loom upstairs, but the live stock, poultry rand pets Were shown dart of doors. Inspector Field was judge of the ind0nr er,1)..l work ; Mr, Diaa, District Agricultural representa- tive, of Mal'kdale and bis assistant, Mr, McKay, handled the Agricultural and Horticultural exhibits ; while the C1a99L9 10 Domestic Arts were judged t Mrs. l 01 n 1 by14 i sIt. P a a d Ales. s W.a D. Campbell, mInstitute. of the Women's Inst t e. The number and good quality of the exhibits were commended by both r i indigos s n1 a i visitors, The knitted snoksehown by some of the boys were espeelteliyj`worthy of mention, while the girls ran the boys a close race in some of the manual training aeCtim le. The hen coops, bird houses, socks, biscuits, layer cakes, etc.,' were exceed• ingly creditable for children's work, Perhaps the most noteworthy exhibits inose wore the 001100.1.10119 of native weeds and wild ll0wers prepared by Bertha Gannet anti representing un- equltl diligence, neatness and caro in their collection and alrc•ngement, A very popular se 11011 or the Fair 81100 h display of hill 'en's 1 sit which the C t e 1 w)1 11 1 Y I the local pups end pussy eats vied with each Other to win a pale of pure bred chickpea donated, by .R:ev. Mr, Tette, le the Spring settings of bred- to -hay Plynemtli Reek eggs from the O. A. 0„ Guelph, were disteihoted rowing the pupis and Tinily Breck- inridge won Jet prize for -the litegesb Itek of <)itkens'liaChed fromm timesea eggs, hI1birds rem 12 eggs. The ilttlo boys handled their ditto and + + r r. r .. ■ ■ r ■ rr,tunr r i i �� iBLLJV 4. mimika •i• + + + r .y . We are not holding a Millinery Opening on 4. +• any set clay this season + but enilialty invite the ,1• ladies of Ethel 51111 01111- g. munity to call any holet. .' soon and inspect our 4. choioe stork. It is neo', + + etylish and sold at tea- + + eoilable prices, ,h + + - MISS WALKER is our Milliner will be glad + + to cater to the wishes of 4. the public). + + + + + :Mrs.Jamest. ++ .,.. +w Successor to Miss Hunter 4, ++ ETHEL M 4 + + + P++++P+++++++++++'+3•+++++++3 calves themselves le the show -ring, which added much to the interest aroused by the live stock entries. The afternoon's games and spoi is were in charge of Alexander McLar- en, an AS pert Play Director flow the O. A. C., Guelph, two draw out the play spirit in those present and in- traduced a, number of now and inter- esting games. A lunch roues COO.- ducted on-ducted by the Women's Institnte did a successful business in the basement of the school and the afternoon was a great social reunion Inc the people of the neighborhood. Many remained for the evening entertainment under the auspices of the Community Chub when the play "Lodgers taken in" was capably presented by Belgrave young people to a crowded house, Music was interspersed between the acts and Mr. McLaren gave an excel- lent and much appreciated address on "Play." Mr. McLaren who is Lectur- er on Rural Sociology at the Outerio Agricultural College, is an authority on the problems of Rural Improve- ment and was couch pleased with the progress that has beet) effected here in making the school a social centre. The profits from the lunch ronin and entertaiment will go to aid the Red Gross funds. bliss Laura Holmes the teacher, as -well as the Trustees, pupils and other twilling workers deserve congratulations on the 900005s of the day, Full Prize List next week. Molesworth Harold Elliott, Detroit, is visiting. friends here. D. H. and Mrs. Campbell are in this oto week. Toronto 1 e ek. Councillor Fraser visited in ) ) Dutton a few days last week• W. Williams, Donegal, bas been en- gaged as cheesemaker fnr 1918. Mrs. R. Mitchell and Miss Mabel are home from their 2 month's visit in the States, J. and Mrs. Steddelbauee were weekend visitors here. J'. and Mrs, Elliott returned with them for a short visit. A Red Cross Concert is to held in the Presbyterian church on Thanks- giving, Oct. 8 A special feature of the program will be the unveiling of the honor Roll. Women's Institute are looking after the atraegements so something good can be. expected, Don't forget the dale Oct. 8, Ethel Mrs. Ring, Lucknow, is a visitor at R, Hamilton's, Grey township Council will meet here next Monday. It: Hamilton is cementing his stables anti renovating generally, Mise Vera McCall is home from a visit to relatives in Michigan. Miss Paneabaker, Hespelee, is visit- ing iher euro, Mrs, S. Chambers. Wednesday Rev. Mr. Johnson at- tended District meeting at, Bluevale. Mrs, Jun, Sanders and Miss Lucy are back from an extended trip to the West, Mrs. Jas. Pearson is apparently hav- ing a mild form 01 fever and the wish her a gond recovery. \ Two of c lli . Ro vlancT s 80 118 r s areun- el' the doctor's care ate lvutlt typhoid yP fever we aro sorryto stat e Ann be F laymen m r nfrom Ethel at- tended the Missionary Conference at Bluevale ed on W W nesdaq afternoon of Lbis week. Mrs. 'Wilkinson, of Liptorti Sask., daughter of the late George Hogarth, is visiting Mrs. Isaac Gill and is a welcome visitor, Mrs, S. Chambers has returned from a month's visit wvit1t friends at Hes- /twee and other places and is tuueb improved in health. Among those who visited London Fair last week were Rev. Me John/inn and family, Doc, 'Ward1Faav and Ohae, ilaneuld. Owing to the absence of the pastor prayel' er meeting will ay r e e in 1 g be. held Thuirsdav r d a of Tueada 't ever t t 'u 1 n y the Presbyterian church. g Friday and Setu1•day of Ode week are the dates of the Fall Millinery Cp. ening at Geo. M, 111[tcholl's store. See atinouneement in this week's POT. The advertisetnent of Mrs, James may be read in this issue inviting the ladies to her millinery Show roots as a format openlug will not lee held tide teae01. \'Ve don't want to laugh at anybody but le was a joke about John Lam onE . Fie has been talking horse deal, Wearesorry to heal.' Lime the family P of G. T. R. agent Murray aro quite 111 but wen. t hope forearly improvement. 1 rtt 19 Rey, it'll', .1l+ll,lemll will preemie FbYI'ill• va1saryeernuie at Bethesda, nn the elonkton circuit, next Sabbath, R, McKay will rake the service Gere Stu)day evening, WALTON SCHOOL FAIR A Bplondld Success. .Groat Crowds and Coat Surplus. Owing to the press of other matter and advls, this week the somewhat lengthy introduction to Walton School Fide, which cannot be abbre- viated,is held 0001' rutin next week, but the vital part to thewinners-the' Pelee List -ie riven as follows :- Class 1 -Vegetables and Fruit. Judges -M00905, Wilson and McKay. Potatoes-.lanet. Clark, Flora Herds, Aodeew Tulnbu11 ; ye-llow Leviathan 1n1in els Barry Bolger, 'Alex Clark 115 ; red mangels, Hatry Bolger, Alvin Stimore, John Fulton ; golden bantam corn, Hilda Harris, Bella Timmer, Florence Bennett ; squash, Bat vey Johnston, Katie Laid- law, ;Jean Ttn'nbnll ; pumpkin, Fergus Ryan, Alvin Stimore, 'Gordon Me- thuen ; tnmat0es,Jiul Campbell, Mary elcDnneId, Hilda Harris; cabbage, Mary McDonald, Harry Bolger, Della McNabb ; cauliflower, Vera Crozier, Tena McSallurn, Grace Murray ; dutch set onions, Louis Storey, Shartie Boyd, Florence Bennett; potato oni- ons. Olive Bolger, Florence Bennett, Anna Mclea zeau ; beans, Marjorie Reid, RaLie Laidlaw, Margaret Mc- Leod ; radish, Hilda Barris, Olive Bolger, Grace Murt•ay ; parsnips, Hattie Bolger, Janet Ritchie, Andrew Turnbull ; carrots, Leila Lawson, Albert Riehl, Ethel Dennis ; beets, Margaret Nolan, David Murray, Joe Ryan ; citrons, Thos. Constable, Cam- eron Dennis, Albert Stimore. Class 2. -blowers. Judge, ear, Hartry. Dahlias, Tena McCallum, Leila Lawson, Jean Turnbull ;gladioli, Anna elebadzeai, Mary McDonald, Hattie Bolger ; sweet peas, Leila Lawson, Mary Dickson, Angus 14Ic- Callum; asters, Mary McDonald, Tena McCallum, Albert Lyddiatt ; pansies, John Shoetree/3, Harvey Johnston, Leila Lawson ; snap dragon, Andrew T%rrwnll, Jean Turnbull, Harty Bolg- er ; of ibenas, Anna McFadzean, Tena McCallum ; nasturtiums, Anna Mc- Fadzean, Mary McDonald, Aileen. Ryan ; best boquet, Aileen Ryan, Mary McDonald, Mary Dickson. Class 8. -Poultry. Judge, Ptd. Fulton, Collection of chickens (pairs), Wilbert 1101,0s, Wesley ()lark, Mil- dred ;Dennison ; pen utility fowl, Lawrence Ryan, Andrew Turnbull; Charlie Bnyd ; legho'ns, George Shol- dice, Leila Lawson. Katie Laidlaw ; rocks, Andrew Turnbull, Isabel Ritchie, Eva Scarlett; wyandottes, Evelyn 0uuningbam, Gladys Bolger ; geese Jean 'Turnbull, Mary Pollard, George Sholdice ; clucks, Becher Bolg- er, Barry Bolger, Geo. Kirkby ; bird Boase n u 81)11111eed Jew Turnbull, Fergus r - Ryan. Class ss 4, Liv stock. Judge, Geo, Dickson. Colt, Cameron Dennis, Elvin Crawford, Ray Crawford, Hi1da. Harris : calf, Harry Bolger, Gladys Bolger, t')iffmd Ritchie, George Pol- lard ; lamb, William Murray. Class 5, -Nature Study, Judge, Dr. J. M. Field, Collection mntmted weeds, George Kirkby, Mary McDon- ald, Ethel Dennis ; collection of weed seeds with names, 'Pena McCallum, Mary McDonald, Katie Laidlaw, Viola Clark ; collection of wild flowers, Tean Turnbull, Marti McDonald ; collection of mounted leaves, Semi Turnbull, Cameron Dennis, Class 6 -Art, Writing, etc. Judge, Dr. Field. Writing open to pupils. under 10 years. Isobel Ritchie, Bert Johnston, Evelyn Cunningham ; wrib- ing open to pupils over 10 years, Hat- tie , Bol er Angus McRae Jennie Bolger, ; sketch in water colorsenni open to girls up to 15 years, Margaret Mc- Leod, Anna McFadzean, Vera ()ree- ler ; crayon drawing of 'fruit open to 2nd alase, Bert Johnston, George Kirkby, Ritchie Drager; garden book, Hattie Bolger, Jean Turnbull, Viola Clark, Mary McDonald ; collection of strap shots, Andrew Turnbull, Reggie Brune. Best plot npsn to pupils of S. S. No. 11, Morris, Judges, Misses Dickson and Yuili, Hattie and Harry Bolger (equal), Mary McDonald, Angus Mc - Canton, Dalin Shortreed, • Class 4. -Domestic Science, Judges, Mrs. Muldnon and 1hs Ross. Darn- ing on o nilen stocking, Myrtle St - mnre g Eva A nderson, Mur ohle Mc- Oiatg ; 'ocheRitchie, VolaClark, Hattie BIgerplai hemming, Bernath Ryan, Annie Barrie, Eva Anderson ; beat dressed doll epee to glide 10 years and tinder, Evelyn Cunningham, Annie White ; best dressed doll open to 5irle from 10 to 15 years, HAW Ryan, Viola Clark ; layer crake, Hazel Ryan, Gladys 13015- er, Hattie Bolger ; apple 'pie, Gladys Bolger, Jeau T111'nbelll, Alma McFad- zean ; candy (1)1650), Grace Murray, Joan Turnbull, Mabel Campbell Handy ((Maple cream), Grace Murray, Jean '.Pnt•nbnll Florence 'Bennett tt • bnLton holes, Myrtle Stimore, Hazei Ryan, EvaAndereoi, (lass 8,- O eu to children 0 years rs t 1z and ender, in• , Jud . Meeste. ge s, sats. Wilso) and Mtliay. Carrots, George Pollard,. Mildred Pollard, Alex, Curie ; beets, Jim Shortreed, 090140. Pollard, Flora Hardee onions, (Duleh sets), Thee, Constable, Mary Dickson, Flora Harris ; potato onions, 'Thos. Con- stable, Lorne Steles, Clifford, Hoegy ; beans, Louis Kirkby, Mary Dickson,. Boob, Johnston ; sunflower head, Fivelytt Cunningham, Melissa 1101mes, Wesley t lar1; ; bunch pt)l ate% Clif- ford 11oe M1.114el ! Ol) n VW arson, Esther Ryan; bunch nnsuntiumr,. Muriel Farquharson, Annie Ryan, ra Ritchie D get' hunch asters, Alex, Ole ; pair bantams, Louis Storey pair pigeons, Gladys Bolger ; rabbit or hare, Wesley Clark, Albert Lys: diatt, Flora Harris oat or kitten, ' Alex. Clark, Evelyn Cunningham, Flora Harrie ; any other pet, Mary Dickson, Tommy Constable, Witiie Thamer; bird house, Evelyn Cunning. ham, Bert Tohnston, Reggie Bruce, Crass 9. -Open to all girls in district over 12 years. Judges, Mesdames Muldoon and Ross, Loaf of bread, Hilda Harris, Myrtle Stimore, Della Harris ; buns, Ina Cunningham. Hilda Harris, Gladys Bolger ; apple jelly, Hattie Bolger, Mabel Campbell,. Janetr. r Ola kbatting, e • t tt r A g, uua Clah k, Aluie, Sholdice 1 table centre iu dark linen, Mfrs, Armonk. Dundas, Esther Bolger, Hattie Bolger ; pair fancy towels, Hattie Holger; pair embroi- dered pillow covers, VinaClark, Car- rie $iebl; collection of eyelet and solid embroidery, Hattie Bolger ; crochet yoke, Mae Oliver, Jennie' Oliver, Maud Ferguson. Campbell 1 MillinF Co. Bread makingg contest, Gladys Bolger. Glass 10. -Open to all boys in Dis- trict over 12 years. Judges, Messrs. Wilson and McKay, Sheaf of wheat, Andrew Turnbull, Charlie 73076; sheaf or oats, Charlie Boyd, Andrew Turnbull, Harry Bolger ; sheaf of barley, Andrew Turnbull, Harry Bolger; bird house, Andrew Turnbull. Class 11. -Open to boys or girls any age. Judges, Dr. Field and E. Fel- ton. Best 10 minute speech on "How I cared for my plot and the lessons I learned," Mary McDonald, leattie Bulger. Class 11 -Open to children under 7 years. Judges, Messes, McKay and Wilson. Sunflower head, Norma Murray, Frank Kirkby, Jas. Turnbull, (511)), Willie Timmer ; any pet, Beth. Harris, Jim Johnston, Alvin Farqu- harson ; hied house, Jarnes Turnbull. John McDonald, Louis McDonald, Charlie McDonald, A VERY KINDLY DEED Presentation to Mr. and Mrs. John Ktrkco nnott Tuesday evening of last week 125 neighbors and old friends of John and Mrs. Kiekconneli, 18th Con. Grey township, assembled at their present abode for the purpose of showing the respect in which the host and hostess are held and to practically prove that deeds are better than words. On August 31st the Kirkconnell family suffered the loss of their com- fortable home by fire and the fine sum of $487.00, accompanied the following address, whirls was read by Wm. Woods, while Jas. McFadzean made the presentation ;- MR & Mete. Joeu Krlalicoexem., DEan FRIENDS, -In the few short years of your sojourn amongst us we have -found yon always obliging, ever ready to lend a helping hand in tirnee of need, often we.know to your 0811) disadvantage.We, yourfriends and a d neighbors, in behalf a wider circle of friends, have met here tonight to extend our sympathy, and to assure Soo of our neighborly goodwill and offer what encouragement we can give at this particular time of your unfor- tunate loss by fire and knowing as we all do, that your son at the present time is fighting for your liberty and ours. Under these circumstances we feel duty bound to ask yon to accept this gift of $467.00, with the best wishes of the people who gave it, and a prayer for better lnek in the future. We hope a kind Providence may smile on you, that your efforts may be crowned with emcees and ere long, may we meet again to dedicate a new house as a hums for you, your good wife and family. That you may live many years td enjoy its comforts and our friendship and soon, very soon, may your soldier, boy return hale and hearty )eat to enjoyli yt the same blessing. Signed in behalf of the community. W. J, Woons, JAs. MOP, ADZEAN, S1'nAs JoarvsTo \ . Me. Kia'koonuell made a brief bot suitable reply thanking all for (bele words of sympathy and good cheer and accepting the llandannie sum of money in the same spirit in which 11 was donated. He enjoyed fellowship with the people of the aomminityand was sure better neighbors could hot be found, He hoped both he and hie family would continue to enjoy the goodwill 11 of those with whom they were honored with eesociation and endeavor pro VC wmr IhY of it, Rev. Mr. Lundy occupied the ehai): and after a felicitous speech called upon Silas Johnston, T. W. Nolan, W. 11. Maunders, Archie Hislop sod others who were a unit uu in vetoing words of appreciation for Me, and Airs. Kirk- connell and,femily and wishing them success and happiness in the days to come 1 h Vaca anti instrumental music was interspersed followed by a very generous lentil. The Kit kconnell family has lived 0 years on the pith. Con. but were nob strangers prior to that date as Me. Kirkconnell spent a menthe). of years; In Morris and 1lullebt townships. Mt'. TCirkconnel was right 111 his opin- ion 0 of the community m ily ae site tan ibla ex to Sinn was only au index of the class of people, The eminently sep. orated for their respective homee, happy to meet, sorry to part, 1105105 to time again. Mr. C J ileo ltnell and family tnnved 10 the vae0111 house on the farm of Archie Plisiop, acrase the road dor the fire and will continue to reside there until their horse can he rebuilt en the homestead,