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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1955-02-09, Page 1MELVILLE LADIES AID . The Ladies' Aid. Society of Melville Church met on Tuesday night in the churph parlour with the pilesiderx, Mrs. Gem•ge, Evans, 4onducting the ,meeting, Committees were appointed to arrange for -a eale of home-made linking and miscellaneous articles• of sewing early in, Meech. Mrs.N. H. Cardiff entertained by playing a medley of well-known songs on the I liana. Mrs. Wesley Item conducted valentine eenteet, with the prize a. -gift of home-made candy which was enjoyed. by all present. Tea was served by Mrs.. H. B. Allen, Mrs. Robert Scott and Mrs. Kerr. NOTICE — Sealed tenders,will be' received by the undersigned up to and includ- iny the 21st day of Feb., 1955 for , the position of Secretary - Treasur. er Lou' the Bast Huron Agricultur- al Society, Brussels, Stating 'salary lexpecteld. Lowest -et any'tender -not necessarily accepted. James A. Mair, President. EThEL Mrs. Percy Stephenson was hostess for the February meeting of the W. M. S. and W. A. of Ethel United Church with 18 members and one visitor present. Mrs. Melleggart the leader gave the call to worship, The theme being, "The Church -Universal in India". Hymn was sung followed by prayer by Mrs. de Doelder. A reading on India was given by Aire. Alex Pearson, followed by silent prayer for India in this critical period of her national life. The topic on India which Wes given in the form of a auestionaire was taken by several different members A verse of liymn 266 was sung. The presi- dent then took charge of the bust- !tees period. Minutes of last`meet- ing were read and approved. Offer- ing, Roll call was answered by donating block for quilt. Enough blocks were handed in for two quilts. Mrs. Joe Pearson and Mrs. Leslie Earl offered to put blocks togeth- en A Missionanv bale is being pre- pared and anyone 'having clothing to donate are tasked to leave it at the Church!. Plans were made for -tile World Dey of Prayer service on Feb. 25th in the. United Church. When the ladles, of the• Pr esbyterien Church will meet with our society for a joint. service. Moved by Mrs, Chester Earl seconded by Mrs. Les. Earl that Wee. hold March meeting in the Sunday selmel room of =the church and also have quilting, led. Lunch Mre, Jas. Peetell, Mrs, Alex Pearson and Mrs. itoy Hell Meeting wag closed by all repeating 'the Mizpah benediction. Lentil wag' served by the linstesia, assisted by Mrs, Joe Pearson and Ilfra, Chester 'VALit BEAUTY SPECIAL Anyetto. Otente oil Cold Wave Complete With Cat And Stile $4.9 5 PHONE ibIX4 Hatigittati to detideliinied golfer; "Have you anything to Say before we hang yen?" Golfer, "Yes, do.' yoti I tit*e a eenple of PreetiCe LIBRARY NOTES The Library Board met on Monday evening at 7 p.m, The annual report chewed a circulation of 5280 books and 553 magazines — an increase of 400 over last Year. The officers elected for 1956 are as Chairman — Rev. Secretary — Mr. Treasurer — Mr, Book Committee Colvin, Mrs. N. Ja,rditia and H. T. Colvin McBride Con sins, — Rev, IT. T. Stephens, Miss Mrs. Scott. MELVILLE W. M. S. The W. M. S. held their regular monthly meeting in the church liar( lour. Miss, Bessie Moses, president, opened the meeting with a hymn followed by the Lord's prayer, Mrs. W. Work had charge of the scrip- tulle lesson after which Mrs. N. Car- diff offere,c1 prayer. The secretary's minutes, and the treasurer's report were adopted as read. The president thanked Mrs. -C. Mathias= who gave a splendid report on the Annnal Pres- byteey meeting which was held in I Wingihean, Mrs. H. Allen reported the sending of,e blankets direct to Mrs. Dickson -of the mision field to help in the furnishing of a missions child j ran shelter, The W. M. S. expense tea 1, will be held, in the church parlour the 4th. of March. A committee for the social hour to follow was Mils. C. Matheson, Mrs. W. Work, Mrs. N. Calor:11ff. A number of Most inter eating current events were given by Mrs. Wes. Kerr. A splendid number 11 of ladies ,answered the roll call with the first line of their -favourite hymn , Several calls on sick and shut-ins were eeported. Meg. 0. Elliott intro- duced the new study book ( Face to . Face with India.). Her realistic des- cription of'inditese 302 million people and vastly overpopulated country— their onstoneee and main means of 1 livelyhood was keenly appreciated by all the ladie-spreeent, Mrs. H. Dennis read .a letteio trom the supply stare- , tory, A, hymn and inlayer by the tweak I dent -and -the Mispah benridiction brought the meeting to a close, ME NEM En ANNE REGENT THEATRE, Segortht Chit, Thursday; Friday and Sattirday "SASKATCHEWAN" (Technicolor) Alan Ladd thelley Winters The saga of the conqu'e'st of the' SaekatcheWati territory. Filmed In the Canadian Rockies. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday' "LATI N LOVERS" Lana TUrlier Ricardo Monteiban Ntis. Musical Of Treploel Ecstasy. Thursday, Friday and Saturday trtHE SARACEN BLADE"' (Techniookir) Ricardo itilentnihan Bette St. John Corwin Soon MOONLidittkiii6 o .• • CARDIFF DENOUNCES CHEESE, LAMB IMPORTS Elston Oardift Conservative Menio her for Huron, last Tuesday negnt in the .00mmone criticized the Gov-. ernment's decision to permit the im- • pertation 2,..q50,006 pounds of New Zealand cheese at a tittle when tli.s.re was a surplus of 10,60,000 ncielldS or more of the domestic proem-et, 'Pa-king Dart in the Throne Speech `debate ,. Mr, Caralitr — who also rapped' recent lamb importetion — said Ontario ,cheese producers who had set up the machinery to mark- ,elt ...their own ..Produce; and who had relieved the Government .of -the necessity of subsidizing the domestic industry, ,deserved better from the Federal Government, he said, If the cheap New Zealand cheese was. going to benefit the consumers of Canada, time situation woulld eta look quite so bad, oh-eerved, How- ever, the processors, who imported the cheese -were the only ones 'who would: receive any benefit-from the ,deal. Ae he understood it, th-e cheese was to lye Sold, niet. as New Zea- land cheese but as a preeeseed pro- duct at a ,etnalight profit of five per cents per nettled. over Genadian, cheese The five-cent margin on 2,250,000 Pounds represented a lot of money at the expense of the,' domestic cheeee industry. Mn Cardiff said drillers 'tome times was blamed for high, food pric- es. But they were-not reepOnsible, for the spread between -the price the farmer received and what the con• super paid. Ase art example, he said farmers were getting apout 26 cents a dozen for eggs while the floor Price was 38 cents a doz. The price of farm nrodects, had dropped senile 13 per cent in the Past two years, on the baste of overall production, while those items the farmer had to purchase in Most instal -lees bad increased in Price. Mlle M. P. said many Hued= term. era last Year had lost their bean' crops, in some oases oexerth af.; high as $10,000 but there Wes little hi the way of complaint recite them, Others lost corn, soy-been and singer beet crops. The plight of some of these farni' era Wee elicit that unless they receiv- ed Mete consideration from the Gover ittrient on the ceteStiot of 'farm prices something Weiild bete to be done to bring down the prices - of .farni n46116865. Fatuners alone could net be expected to entisiclize mat:life* tiring industries, Mr,' Cardiff said the GoVerriment's unemployment'Insurance legislation doubtless enottlel kelp to seine extent to relieve the plight -of Canadian. uneinPloYntent, HoWeleer the legislet- len was no nee for ettietipleythelit and ,the Govoritmant thenid net ex- peet this do reileVe it of the. teS• POilsAbillty of Muting employment for Canadian Workers, Few ranks wanted reliet iinemPOYMent insurance. Canadielt agrlettltiire cmild and would. absorb theitatiiiria -0f these utieniPleyo ed if the help could be Obtained at a Wage in this With what the tanii , sr teteived for piotiditet, Ism his O*11 Pert of the oottotty thorn Wet' but one Men to each 100 ac of tam taint There Were ,any" Partners trYing to diatit (6.11 even *thigh titley `there .over 66 years of age. They *Mild be gltt4 to hire hairs,. bitt Were linable to at, ford '[ages atked-, Idle- Iurbn M- P„. held the Feder responsible to a. large o 54 Chev. D Sedan. Radio 53 Chev: Belair, Sedan Radio 53 Chev. D Coach, Radio 50 Meteor Coach, Radio 50 Austin Sedan USED TRUCKS, 53 Chey. 3 Tort Dump Truck with hoist and box 53 'Chev. 1/2 Ton Pick up verside' Motors FMNY .111,41. •itow.. i,,uft;orirA91.AL wood .clota mall, Alot 901r4 u0Porimellt-, OttovA wowesial J a,r ZSO LP* M amiftwil.n. . 2,00 / ' ' .Arf • W3NO. ,•• t Publithing i •:-c;r ,c tar the kiri-c of 00,' 'WW1 gorgls because of th0 high level oZ 1 Federal taltes, 1 Mr, Carom' Itoped the Govern. 1 minVF: proposed entree:0u. tile to! the War Veterans Allowance Act, would meet the euffgesdoil a the Canadian Legion. `UNITED CHURCH V. P. U. .MVILL.,.E CHURCH On Sunday at Melville Churali two epeciel young People's services were held In connection with the. 5tinterit'S Bursary Fund of Knox College, Tor onto, At the morning Service the eel.- thou. wise Preached by Mr. Gordon Firth, a second year student et Knee. College. His subject was Paul's address' on Mars Bill, • At the evening serviee Mr. i3ornie Phills of So Vincent, British 'West Indies, occupied-the pulpit. Mr. Phills lea -First year student at Knox and a graduate of Toronto Bible College, His sermon subject was choosing a career, and said thet whetever.eareee we choose our work ehould be .done in service to God, Appropriate' music was provided 'by a girls double trio from the 0.0,I,T. group And the Mel- ville Male Ghee-es, also an anthem bY the church choir. Girls of the C. G, I, T. with their leaders ettend-. ed the services, as a group in their uniforms, After the evening service 4 ,sing-• song and refreemente were enjoyed by all the young people. • Valen ,e Tea and Bake Sale ,Brussels Public Library on Saturd4y, Feb. 12th at 3 P..M.. Sponsored by Local Associotioli Girl Guides and Brownies UNITEDeCHUBCH W. M, S. The Iffeenanle Misehmery -Society met in are Ono* parlour on Tueso day after bon,.with Mes. Harold Tho- mas presiding, and Mrs, R. 5, Hamil- ton at the pila,no. Prayer Was. offered by Mit. Bell following the reading the lesson by Mies Margaret Robin- son, Mre. Holey Dent, unable to be PreSent,, sent an article on "Christian Citizenship," which was read by Mrs Walter Rose. The topic from the stu- dy hook on India' was in charge of Mm, F. W, Dodd and Miss Florence Buchanan, .aesisted by Mrs, Thomas as leader. " iJ PIPE AN :SPONSOR "SCOTCH NIGHT" PROGRAM The "Scotch Nigh t", which has peewee, tin annual event spons'or+ by the Brussels Legion Pipe Band, wan held in the Brussels Town Hall on Friday night with an aPpreeiatiVe Ondicnce in attendance, Arebie Mann, member of the band, wee a genial Mester of Cere. merlin and also baffled. the, audience with his mastery eleight-othaied artistry. The entire varied prOgrani was meett, pleasing and was enjoyed by the audience, Tile program included pipe select- lions by two groups, eof members of the band — let group: O. Keauter, T. McFarlane, Ross Bennett and Ross Duncan; 2nd group: C-. Kreuter, J. Willis, G. lDlliott, Rae Brons.on .and Ross Duucan, Vocal Marion Mane, accompanied by Mrs. Daribrook, Plano, A.. 'Mann, violin and B. Mann, .sexoplemeee Scott Paw eon), with guitar; E. Mann; The , Kansas Farmer with violin; Dave Hastings. Vocal duets: Jean McFar- lane and Jean Calocliff, accompanied by Mrs. Wm. King. Saxophone solos, David Kennedy with Miss Margaret Peelle at the piano; Scotch dancing: six yeax old Joyce McFarlane; Clarinet, solos, Robert Kennedy, ac- companied by Mdiss M, Perrie, Vocel duets, Marion and Bob Mann. A dance was held following the con- cert Wlith. a large crowd in attend- vice. Arehle Mann's orchestra supp- lied the music,. Irhe onn, Ming of the 'United. OhnrCh T., P. t. will: hold in the base- meat of the ehllrOle Under the air- Wien of Marion Helningetay, The Meeting opened with a hymn. The scripture was read. by Joyce Miller and a prayer was read by Linda! Todd. Offering was• taken followed by the offertory hymn. TelA wad i given, in the form of panel discuss, ,ion with the members. Hymn and minutes of the last meeting were weeel and eelopted. The roll oall i was gliven. A report on the sket- I leg party was given by Joyce Thomas, A lung 'committee was formed for the Fireside to he pre- vented next Sunday at the church, It wan decided that the next me'et- ling *meld be Is Valentine Party. Games were played, and Luna.. was served. I\Metteregt closed With the stinging of taps. Card Party and Dance In Cranbrook Community Centre Friday, Feb. 11th at 8.30 p. in. Music supplied by Geo. Smith's Orchestra Under auspices of St. Ambrose H. N. S. Admission 50c Everybody Welcorn:6 Three Act Play "Where's Grandma" Is coming to BrUssels on FRIDAY, FEB. 18th at 8 P. M. In Brussels Town Hall Sponsored by Brussels Majestic Women's Institute All Local Talent. Admission 50c and 25c 1111111111N111111111111111111111111111111111111.11111111111111111111111111111111111111. • CARD OF THANKS sincerest !thanks+ to all who dent me letters, cards, flowers and gifts, w chile I was sick. They cert- ainly were appreciated. Mrs. Carson. Watson. CARD OF THANKS Words. could never express my sincere gratitude and thanks to my neighbours, friends and relatives: for their many .a.cts of kindness to my family and myself while I was in hospital and since returning home' It was deeply appreciated and will LADIES AUXILIARY never be forgotten. The business meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion I was held on Thursday evening, Feb, 3rd at 8 p. in., with President, Com- rade Hastings in charge. Our Com•,, eade Sister for 1954 WAS revealed and a new eSiStler tor 1955 was selected. It was decided at this meeting to' hold' a miscellaneous, shower for the stricken Jamieson Panay who lost their home and contents tlirough fine receentlye All members, ar men gdg members- wishing to contribute are 6 asked to remember the date of ithe shower, being held at their social 1 evening on on Thursday, Feb. 17ts, !f in the Legion Rooms; t George Hoy n. ouglas DANCE Modern and Old Time Music The Noll Sisters with "The Kansas Farmer" Brussels Town Hall on MONDAY, FEB. 14th Under auspices I. 0. 0. F. Admission 50c Come and have a good time! • A.,- REAL ESTATE AND IVICRTGAGE BROKER if you are Interested in sell- ing your farm we are the firm to do business with. We have a large listing of out - of town prospective buyers Confidential Service BRANCH OFFICE: BRUSSELS AT GOLDIE'S FARM — PHONE 24r12 "WHERE'S GRANDMA' A three4act comedy "Where's Grandma" is to be presented in the Brussels Town Hall on Friday, Feb. 18thb t' nt This la is • yLocal a e . p y sir! being sponSored by the RMajestic Women's Institute. Martin Schwarzwald Manager. A SKATING PARTY In Brussels Arena an TUESDAY, FEB. 15th — 8 - 10 P. M. Sponsored by the United Church Sunday School' 'Lunch after at the Church. Admission 35c and 25c . 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111MMIMIIIMIL -4.41b Now Is The Time Renew Your Subscription to Melville Presbyterian Church 10.00 a. m, Sunday School 11 a. in. Divine Worship "The Challange" 1.* Anthem, Father Most Merciful (PAttis Angelicus) Ladies two-part chorus, The Old Rugged Cross. Minister: Rev. H. T. Colvin; B. D. Organist: L. D. Thompson. R. M. T The Brussels Post If your label does not read 1955 you are,,Sn arrears. We !hag all those whO been so prompt In this matter and ask all who MVO neglected It to give it their attention. THE BRUSSELS POST • FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE The rainier meeting of the Friend- Ship Circle took place on Wednesaay Feb. 2, in the church basement. Mrs. M. Tyerman preiSided in the absence of Mrs. Watson. The meet,- ing opened with stinging the theme "Blest be the tie that binds" follow- ed by the. Lordis Prayer. The minut- es of the lastneeting were read and adopted. 'the treasurer's and Sun. Sunshine treelsurees reports were given. Roll call was answered by Valentine verse. Names of Friona+, ship sisters Were then drawn and it wais decided to send cards 'and a small gift Cleristnitus.e Plana, were Made to Invite Belgrave_ groveto our -April Meeting. In don- chiding the biistnesIs part of the meet- ing 41, Win was sung; Mrs. J. Bridge then took charge of 4the prograin. The :scripture Was-read by Mrs, M. McTaggart and Mrs. Pl. Pearson led in prayer. Miss: Agin* Lane rendered a lovely piano solo. 'rue topic, taken by Mrs. Bridge, Wals a Summary of the Study book dealing with the Spread of the gospel both let drain() and abroad. • The nteeting closed with a hymn After a contest luncih was served by the hostessee 1Virs. 13, Campbell and Mrs. E. Pearson. INNINEOVINEMENNEVIsititigis 111111111.11111111111111111111M11111111MUMIMMIllnin eeeP so e* * USED CARS The United Church OF CANADA Minister, Rev. Andrew Lane Divine Worship — 11, o'clock "Men's Dwelling Place . Ohdrch School = 11 &chick. "0 give thanks Intitey the Lard; for' fie 'geed; for HIS mercy endurdth forever.'' CAPITOL 1 ISTOWEL TiltATRP 2 shows nightly 4.30 9.30 p. m. Matinee taturciaY 2 0. Ill. • Thursday, Friday and Saturday Feb. 10 11 ig "KING RICHARD AND' THE CRUSADERS" the toicie•IA Rogue of themali, fight. trig egairiat Intrigue and terrific Odes in dineniaidone and Dolor Church of England Parish of Brussels Relit A. Norman kiiii Mi A. titnaly 18 kebriiary r jOhiore Church, BiotitiSele Mernitg Braver Sunday School David's Church, HonfrYti 2.Sd p. m. ErenIng Prayer Sunday School. St George's, Chtirchi *Mien linaYer Chevrolet and Oldsmobile gitgetlett Gas- and. Olt Phone 56 itlinStetii Men, Tues. Feb:, 14. i5 An Ontotending comedy that hae played for monthS In Toronto for An evening of fan don't Mkt 1 "DO0r0R, IN 1'140 Holtik"