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The Brussels Post, 1937-12-8, Page 11 r Pi .E•11W1. ... USE THE. ADS AS TOUR SHOPPING LISTS the 113ru0selg Posit BRUS `°',ELS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, December 8th, 1937 Likel2 To Accept Call To Brussels Rev, Hugh F, Davidson May ole (Minister of Presbyterian Church Rev, Hugh F. Davidson, of Toron- to, has intimated that he is going to accept the call to Melville Presby- terian resbyterian Church, Brussels, when it is presented to him by the Presbytery of Maitland. The Presbytery meets at Ethel today and tate call will be presented there if the Presbytery sanctions the call. Mr. Davidson will in all probability be ordained and inducted early In January, Public School Stage Operetta An annual event of interest to the community was held last Friday evening, Dec. 3rd, in. the Town Hall when the pupils of Brussels Public School presented their en- tertainment before a large crowd of parents and friends. Dr, Jamieson,, representative of the local School Board acting as chairman for the evening welsmned the gathering and introduced the first part of the program which con. slated of a short playlet entitled "Mother Goose's Goslings" by the pupils of Room I In which Mother Goose and her story -book children were aptly portrayed In song and costume. The second part of the program followed, consisting of the comic operetta in three acts entitled, "The Magic Bowl" by the pupils of Rooms II. and III. in which the fol- lowing caste took part:— Dame Everworry--A Shopkeeper, Josephine VanNorman Mr, Neverworry (absentminded father)—her husband, Ken Cole- man. Jig, Till—their children, George Baeker, Jean Speiran, Hackety-Hack—a woodcutter, Lorne Bryan, Suareo—a poacher, Dougias Gem - m ell Echo Whisper—wood spirits, Annie. Stiles, Lillian Gibson, A Squirrel—Helen Armstrong Lord Chief Rabbit—Graeme Scott, A Pedlar—ffiarrls Pell, Chorus of 'Children—Rabbits and Bluebells, Glow worms Mr, Anderton, musical dl^ector under whose supervision the enter- tainment was presented spoke brief Iy of the value of musical truming in the schools and thanked the Par- ents and teachers for their co-open- atlon and contribution towar•l the success of the concert, The Staff wish to Luke this oPPoe'- tunity of thanking all who helped make the concert a success suet es. pedally the parents who so willing- ly assisted in providing costumes, also, hiss Alice Dope who capably Presided at the piano, THE UNITED CHURCH REB, H. J. MAHONLY, B,A., 13.D, Minister oozes 11 atm.—"Life's Waking Part" 3 p.m.—Sunday School 7 p.m.—Evening Worship conducted by the Minister Friday, Dec. 10, at 3 o'clock W.M.S. Wednes,, Dec. ..15—Sacred ,Contata by the Choir.— "The Music of Christmas." Monday, Dec, 20th—Christmas Pageant and concert by mem- bers of the Sunday School. nateigett ett:1glate St. tP.1Qt Mi at i 11 REGENT THEATRE SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING Ronald Coleman Maddlno Carroll —In— Prisoner of Zenda with Douglas Fairbanks Jr. COMING— Cain and Mabel Mats. Sat & Holidays at 3 p,m. ..,... ,.........«...« ......w.« PEOPLE WE KNOW Lawson Clouse, Windsor, Was -a recent visitor :with friends in town, Mrs. Fred Mee of Stratford was a weekend guest of her mother, Mrs, W. W. Wilbee. 'Mr. and Mrs, Cams, Bell and Mr, and Ma's, A Bailey of Blyth Were visitors last week at the home of Mr and Mrs, W. J. Procter, The ladies are sisters. Mltss 'Mary Lott spent the week• end with her friend Mrs. Wm, Rands, Mr. and Ms's. Eldon Petermtan of Wingluam were Sunday visitors of Mr, and Mrs. James Kernaglrau. Mrs: W. A. Dirties, Toronto, bas been visiting her father Mr, S. Wilton, who we are glad 11 say is able to again attend his business atter his recent illness: ,Moss Alice Taylor was a week -end visitor at her home in Clinton, Miss Mina Bryan, Toronto, was a week -end guest at her home Here. Miss Helen Baeker, iMac Basher and D. C. Warwick were week -end visitors in Toronto. Mrs. Isadgley left Tuesday morn- ing for Brantford, where she wilt make her home, Mr, and Mrs. Orton Winger cud daughter and Miss Ida Kiefsr of Hagersvd11e were week -end guests with Mr and Mrs. J. A. Wilson. Ma and 'Mrs, A, W, Anderton, Godertah, were guests with Rev. John and Mrs. Graham at St. John's rectory on Friday. lviiss Mossie Milligan of Blue - vale vicinity, is the new clerk in the grocery store of L. Russel. Miss Milligan is a graduate of the Wing - ham Business College. Mrs. Harold Speir, District Presi- dent for the East Huron W. 1, was in Clinton, Thursday attending a meeting of the County Advisory Committee for Youth Training of Rural Young Women The courses include, marketing of Home Baked Foods, Simple Dressmaking and Re- modelling and. Rug Making. The name of Miss Ardath Sproule is noticed very prominently in the Seafer tb Collegiate news being a prize winner in Form 111 and also named as taking an important part in the play, 'The Pampered Daring,' Ardath did well when she attended Brussels school and is keeping her record high in Seaforth. Congratu- lations Ardat:rit, lir, and Mrs, James Burgess are her grand.par- , eats. Mr. Harry Green, Fort William, principal of the Technical school there was a visitor with lir, and Mrs. E. J. McTavish this week. He was here attending the funeral of his mother Mrs, Walter Green who was buried in Winglram. The late late Mrs, Green was an aunt' of Mr, -McTavish, was the widow of the late Walter Green who established the first electric light plant here alto in Teeswatet', Wingham and outer centres. Euchre and Dance Enjoyable Affair Due to the stormy weather there was not as large a crowd as there otherwise would have been at the euchre and dance held in the 'town Hall, Tuesday evening under the auspices of the meal Hockey Club. Tweni'ytwo tobles of euchre were in play, !Mrs, F, Duncan winning the honours for the ladies and Mt'. Joe Keily being the lucky matt in a draw with Mr. M, Murray, Alt the close of the card playing dancing to the music of Ftorenee Sauer and her orchestra was thor- ougtely enjoyed by both young end old, 0111 Tynme Waltzes fuel Square Dances being a feature of the program. A booth conducted by the Scotch Thistle Restaurant supplied refresh• menta, 444e/Wee VINVON:4111 'ft teeesseet Wee* Afternoon Tea —and— BAKING SALE A LSO Sale of Gift Articles & Toys SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18 From 3 P,M. IN Store Recently Occupied by Rowland's Bakery Under Auspices of ST, JOHN'S LADIES GUILD Liberal Laes Edilect officersill III LOCAL NEWS ITEI'VIS'11 Mrs, A, .Strachan Again la Pres'dent of Brussels Group The Women's Liberal Clldb held a meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs, D, Warwick, wil.h a goodly number in attendance, The meeting opened with the President, Mr's, A. Streetran in the chair, airs, George Sames gave current events, and Mrs, Walton gave a report ot: tbe British North America Act of 1867, whioh has never been changed in all these years. Mrs, J, Parker read a three-minute speech glvetr by Mrs. C, T. Totrnie of Sarnia al the Women's Liberal convention ta To- ronto. Tire topic was "How Can Liberal Woancn Best Advance the Cause of Liberalism." This read- ing was .mucb enjoyed, Miss M. Garniss contributed a solo, accom- panied on the piano by Mrs, Robert Thomson, The eleotion of officers for the ensuing year tben took place, Hon, Pres., Mr's. John Rabb; Pres,. Mrs. A Strachan; let vice.pres„ Mrs., W, D. S. Jamieson, 2nd vice )'res„ Mrs J. Parker; 3rd vice -Pres,, Mrs - W Huggins; rte. sec., Mrs, J ea Wilton; corr. sec,, Mrs, 4V. Scott; treas., Mrs Robert Thomson; Mem- bership Comae., Ms's, P Burchill, Mrs. John Gibson;. Social Comm., Mrs. Geo, Semis, Mrs. C. Matheson, Mrs M. Ballantyne, Mrs. F. Santis; Program Conun,, Mrs, R, Thomson, Mrs. J. Parker, Mrs; D McDonald, Mrs, W. King, Miss M, Lamont; pianist, Mrs, W. King; press report. er, Ma+s, 5, D. Warwick; auditors Mrs, W. Scott, Mrs, G Semis Melville W. M. S. Elect Officers • The regular monthly meeting of the W. M. S. of Melville Presbyter- ian church was held on December the 3rd, wtlth a good attendance, Mrs. H. Parker presided and opened the meeting with prayer. The scripture reading was given by Mrs. Jas, S. Armstrong and Mrs. G A. Deadman led in prayer. The Sec'y, and Trees. reports were read and adopted. The report of the nominating coiunrittee was given by errs, A. Strachan and was accepted as read: Following are the officers for 1338: Hon, i'res.—Mr's, ,Leo, Robb airs, A, Strnchau President—Mrs. H. Parker let Vice Pres,—Mrs. G' A, Deadman and Vice Pres, ---Mrs, A. H. Macdonald 3rd Vice fres.---Miss Susan Ilistep 4th Vice Pres,—Mrs, elH. Cardiff Secretary --Mrs, Jno. Meadows Asst, Sec.—firs, L. W. Ecknnler Treasurer—Mrs, Robt, Thomson Asst, Treag—Mrs, W.D.S, Jamieson Pianist --Mrs W, S. Scott Asst. Pianist—Mrs, W. King Glad Tidings Sec 'y --Miss Kat Menzies Asst Glad Tidings Secy.—Mrs. W, Gillespie Supply Ser y—iMiss Grace Stewart Asst, Supply Secy,—\ire, le, Hogg Literature & Library Sec'y,-'Miss \I. Eiielop Welcome & Welfare Secy,—OIrs, J. 0, Backer Press Secretary—Mrs. A, I•I, Macdonald 1lissiee Band Sec'y.— Mles 1 Jas. S, Armstrong Assistants—elm L, W, Eckmier, Mrs W, S. Scott Mr's. Joe Wilton Houle Helpers Convenor—Mrs. T. McDonald Comeueittee for visiting Sick— Mrs, Whn, McKelvie Mrs Jas. Mc3adzean Mrs. David Inglis Committee for visiting strangers— Mrs. 5. C. Baeker Mrs, G, McDowell Miss Mary Lamont Mrs. A. Brower Auditors --+Mrs, T, Walker Mrs, Jno, Robb The Topic for the meeting. which was a wonderful Christmas message, was given by Miss al,. Hislop not was greatly enjoyed. We were favoured with an instrumental 'The Chines' by airs, W, King, which was 1011ch appreciated by all, Current Edveuts were in Charge of Mrs. Geo. NordltNood, The offering was 'taken mid the meeting closed With hymn, 377 and the Lord's Prayer in unison, At The Community Sale To be held at American Hotel Barn, on Saturday next there will a large variety of stook, These is already a long list of stock and implements, intending sleighs, cutter's, horse,cattle and furniture are. are slated for this sale. —5-0. Christmas Shopping Time Do you real'ze it? There are only 14 more shopping days nidi Christ- mas, and aI•r, Merchant there are only two more issues of The Post in which to carry your Christmas message to the buying public who will soon start the festive sensori spenddng spree. Looal stores are commencing to take on the gift time appearance, as new merchandise is arriving and going on display. An inspection of these stores will convince you that Christmas shopping can be done at home with .. Satisfaction, ease anti economy, R. J. Scott of Belgrave Addresses Banquet HcId By Peterborough Association Economic benefits of co-operative buying were emphasized by 11, 5, Scott of Belgrave. Huron county, a past president of the C.F.O. ,director of the Ontario Chamber of Agrtcul. Lure and executive of various other farm organizations, in an address to a combined after dinner audience of members of the Peterbrorough Milk Products Association and of the Manufactured Milk Products Asso- ciation in the Sunday School of mark Street United Church, Satur- day afternoon, Christmas Atmosphere Prevails Here The Christmas atmosphere is per- vading the town. Many of the stores present a very festive air with Chrishulas decoartions and seasonal frets, candies, nuts, etc„ lovely articles suitable for gifts and gayly painted toys and dolls. Kid- dies stand with noses pressed against the glass, eyes big, gaging into the attractively dressed wind- ows while they chatter of good old St, Nick, Where is our community tree Various people including some of the merchants, have expressed the opinion that it is desirable to have it uP at once, How about some extra coloured lights across our main street? A few of these %voted give our town a gay holiday loot: such as is seen elsewhere and put us all in a more merry mood and while we are at it—a few Christmas. Carols by tem band on at least Saturday evening would be thor- oughly enjoyed and apprecraied by all, we are sure, Maybe title is none of our business but we think it a good suggestions Presentation Neighbors gathered, one evening recently, at the home of Mrs. D, Badgley to spend a social evening with her prior to her departure to Brantford where she will make her hone in the future They all ex- pressed regret that Mrs. Badgley was leaving Brussels and s'-ncers washes for her happiness is her new place of resklence. A sing- song was enjoyed and during the course or the evening the hatsese was made the recilpient of several farewell gifts and the accompany. lug address, sirs, Badgley made a suitable reply thanlldng thein for the gifts, Brussels, Nov. 30, 1937 Dear airs. Baclgley, \Ve 70118 neighbors have gathered here tonight 40 spend a fete happy hours with you before you leave Brussels where you have made your 'tome tor a number of years. Wo are sor'r'y to see you go, but we fool you are not going among strangers. It is your own 'family you will be with, We hope von will bo back to visit us on many me melees and ask you to accept these gibe as a remembrance from Its all and Trope as you will use them it will bring beck memories of your old neighbors in Brussels. Signed, Neighbors, Hurrah—Boys and Girls Wbo will be the May Girl and Boy at .the Scotch Thistle on Dec- ember 24th, A lovely 131g Doll and a Brownie Camera will be given away, Every 25c purchase entitles you .o a vote,Prizes t ev i s are nowan ails ria , 1 . —a:—:i:— Anglican Church Notes On Monday of last week the Rev, J. Graham baptized the infant daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Robert Bird, Mary Barbara Jean, and the Infant son of Mr, and Mrs, Harry McCutcheon, Robert li'ard, At the Morning service on Sunday, the in. nant daughter el Mr, and Mrs. Harry Workman, 'Margaret Ruth, and the infant: son of Mr. and Mrs, George Thortou, Robert Kenneth. Anti on Tuesday afternoon, Herbert Ernest Stewart, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Smith. Young Lady Refuses Japan -Made Toys Brussels has at least one staunch supporter of boycotting articles made in Japan, Little Miss Nancy Cameron. 4atlnhu'r of Mfi', and Mrs Jack Cameron, in looking uvea tee display of toys in a local stere, in no undecided manner stated that she would not purchase any toys made in Japan. Recently her young brother broke a favorite doll and Nancy on dis- covering it was made in Japan did not care whether or not it was re- paired, Nancy is only seven years old and is in the junior II class at schocL Her parents are unaware where she obtained such decided views on the subject, Church Notes Services in Melville Presbyterian Church on Suuday were conducted by Maidhryn Williams of Knox College, Toronto, son of Rev, W. A, and 'Mrs. Williams, Cranbrook, took for his morning text, Luke 5-27, and "He said unto Him, Follow Me." In the evening he took his text Mein 1 Kings, 2040, "And as thy servant was busy here and there." Splendid discourses were given, The eltoir contributed an anthem at both ser- vices, On Sunday, Dec, 12, D111-. wyn Evan, student of Knox College, Toronto, will occupy the pulpit Services in the United Church were conducted by the mleister, Rev, H. .7. Mahoney. who took for his morning text, Phil. 4.13, "Re- sources—r can do all Things through Christ which strengtheneth me." In the evening the text was Matt, 19-21, "If you would be perfect give it. the poor," St. John's Ladies Guild The annual meeting of St, John's Ludlea' Guild was held in the vestry r000m of the church with the Presi. dent Mrs. Flee -her in the chair, Reports are given by the vaisons officers and further contributions were brought in from the Calendar cards. Final arrangements for the Gift & Rake sale and 10 -cent tea to be. held on Santa Claus day, Dec, 18, were madea The rector expressed the 'thanks Of himself and of the congregation for all the work ac• complished by the Guild and tetecial words of allersssation to the officers, Rev, Mr, Graham then conducted the election for officer's for 1938 which resulted as follows, Honorary President, Mrs. J. Fischer; Presi- dent, resident, Mrs, A. Coleman; Vice.pres„ Mrs, G, Davis; Secretary Mrs. Henb Stretton, Treasurer, Mrs, H. Bryans, Mrs. 3, Graham invited the members to the rectory for the January meeting. The rentor then pronounced the benediction, __*ems— CA'VAIVA "KOKANK8: 0; •0W,.,K}:ttt4 EVERY KIND OF JOB PR NTJN et :' AT REASONABLE PRICES e+ aAwwwww .,43:gx Xxxl w+off;♦• y POSTPUBLISHINGHOUSE. Obituary.. ROBERT M0DONALD rSiMPSON Robert McDonald Simpson Pass- ed away at Brussels, Tuesday 30th in his 56111 year, The deceased 'Some thio lotto Monday night or was born on the 1st line Grey, Gram in early hours of Tuesday morning el road, son of the late James ant the Drug Store of F, R. Smith .was Ma's, McDonald Simpson and grew entered and goods, to the estimated to young manhood in that vicinity, anleunt of 950,00, was taken., As a young boy he was afflicted ; Entry was gained by nutting a with spinal trouble and was usable Pane of glass from the south win - for general work, but through te low at the back of the store, ,Sault' severance and pluck and with t',c taken included two expensive toilet assistance of a local teacher be sets, cigars, pipes and chocolate secured lids and class certificate, HF bars. taught sC11oo1 for a short time but ! No cures were left by whieb the was unable to continue his course i thief, or thieves, could be identified as teacher. He bought a snail or traced. farm near the village where he i It is not quite a year ago since' was quite succesisful with his wnrk.: the same store was broken into be_ He was unable to attend to hi.: fore, duties until a week previous to rtes The same evening the rear win - demise when he was taken to a low of L, Russel's grocery store neighbors, A. Woodrow, where he 9 was forced partly up and left that dratted aw'any, way but apparently it could nt, Le A private funeral was held from the home of his sister Mrs, Lev: Parr, service was conducted by Rev. Mahoney, Those who are Left to mous'n the Passing of a brother are, Mrs, A, C. Willis, Loon Lake, Sask,; air's. Frank Wright, Turnberry; Mrs, Levi Parr, Grey; and Oswald Simp- I---- — - son,strongJamestown,, m Pellbearers were, James and Wil- Town C�9ncii Liam Moses, Wen. Wing, John Work, Alex Woodrow and Jas. S, Arm. Holds Meeting Interment took place in the fam- ily plot in Brussels cemetery, F.R.Smith Store Broken Into raised sufficiently for anyone to get in for nothing was found amiss in the stere Whether elle same persons were guilty of looting tete P. R. Smith etore and attempting entry into. the Russel grocery is of course not known. MRS. JOHN SHURRIE A brief illness of five days culmin, ated iu the death of Victoria Brad- shaw, beloved wife of John Shurrie of Morris Township, Mrs, Shurrie, whose death was the result of a stroke, was a 1Ife-long residenr, of the community in which her death oceured having been born, seventy four years ago on the 18[$ of Octob- er 1863, on a farm only .one wile from her late home, north hall of lot 22, con. 5. Morris, where she passed away on Friday, December 3rd. She was the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Abel a :Bradshaw, Sbe was united in ntnrriage, t0 hOr now bereft partner in 1891. There remains •to mourn their loss her husband and .two sons sic-. Kenzie Shurrie, Morris and Clifford of Stratford also one brother, Thomas Bradshaw, a Godericit and one sister, Mrs, Wan, Davidson of \\'ingham, Another sister, Mrs. Mary Finch of Stratford, predeceas- ed her fourteen years ago. ' Private services held from her late home on Monday were conduct- ed by her pastor, Rev. H. J. Mahon- ey, of the 'United Church, Brussels, with which tbe deceaeed Was Identi- fied,' Interment was made in Brussels cemetery. Pall bearers ,were: L, E. Cardiff, Juo, Jordan, W. Sellers, D. Brewer, Geo, Bone .and Alex Brewer, The floral tributes were many and beautiful, tokens of the love and es- teem with -which the late Mrs. Shurrie Was regarded, They in- cluded pillows, family, Finch fun- ilY;- wreaddrs, Pounder employees, Stratford . (iteliow workers of C. Shurrie); 'neighbors; sprays, Miss 11. Shurrie and Mrs. W, Sharpe, Mrs, Wan, Davidson and son Strat- ford, Me.s, Wm, Rands and Miss Ella Rands, Lookout Mission Band The Lookout Mission Band of the tTnited Church Piet Monday in the schoolrooms of the church at 4.15 o'clock. The president, 30055111110 VenNorman, was in the chair, After singing two bynens and prayer of. feted by Mrs, Parker the secretary, Jean Stephenson, read the minutes Of elle Nbveniber meeting which were adopted. The treasurer, Jeanette Sanderson, gave a tinan. Mal report, This being the annual meeting the ,following officers Ser 1058 were elected: Pres, Jean Speirmn; See, Imogene Sanderson; Tress„ Marg., Brussels, December 6th, 1937 The Municipal Council of the Vil lage of Brussels met in the Public Library on the above date. All members. teeing !present with the exception of W. Willis. The minutes :of the previous meet- ing being read it was moved by W, Little; .seconded by W, Kerr that the hninutes be adopted: -.Carried. The following accounts were presented: - 5. C. Blackstone, tuning piano $ 7,00 Transfer to School 400.00 Wan. Ringler, weigh master 35.00 Canadian National, rent of stales 2.50 Ed. Henderson,, snow plowing 3, 50 5. Gibson, repairs to plow ,,,3.65. 11, E. P, C. street lights 103.00 Hall lights 2,39' Postage 3.00 H. Workman, sand tor sts .... 5,00 R .W, Kennedy, office rent 72,00. Commercial Stationery, office tsupiplies 1.25. Flee Dept. G, Sanderson 2,00 Chas, Pope 2.00 Wan .Ringlet 2.90 W. J, Rutledge 2.00 Juo. Rutledge 9.00 Jno. Logan 2,00 Wm, eacQuterrie 2,00 W. S. Scott 200 Wm, Somers 2,00 Wan, Gillespie 2,00 Win. Gillespie 2,00 Alex. Rutledge 2.00 Chas, Davidson 1,00 W. Cameron 2.00 D. Warwick 2,00 Municipal World, Election • tornis 4,18. Telephone Tolls and rent 21,10• G. MLcDowell, Nov. salary ..,, 60,00 R. S, Warwick, Nov. salary 25,00 R. Bowman, salary as Reeve 24.00 Wan, Little, salary as Council/ sr .r, 13,05 witimeseseeseaweeeeseesteseteseeeeee W. Willis, salary as aret Bell. Ruth Thomas and Thel• Couucillor 18.00 ma Brothers were appointed cap- W. Herr, salary as tafne, Five life membersbip certifi- Oouncillor 18,00 cater and pins were presented to H, -Bowler, salary as the following members:--Jlntnite •Councillor 13.50 Cameron, DOnolda Willis, Margaret Dr. McRae, Medical Health Campbell, Stuart Stiles and Phyllis Officer 7,00, Sullivan, Mt's, J, E, Smith conduct. Grant to the Brussels ed the presentation. Band 100.00 Rev. H, 5, Mahoney told the story Grant to the Agricultural of the little maid who waited on Society 40,00 Nateman's wife and because a pis- Relief for the month 64,21 sionery, The children then repeat- Moved by W, Herr; seconded by 13:, ed John 3=16 and air, Mahoney Bowler that the accounts be Nita closed the meeting with prayer, —Carried, Several of the mothers and Moved by W. Kerr; seconded by friends of the children were W. Little that Bylaw No, 8 be read present anti treated the children to the third time and finally passed, homemade candy. The next meet- naming polling places and eleotlon ing well be held in January with officers and setting the date forte Mrs. J, A, Wilson as superintendent. nominations and election,—Carried` There being no further buslnessl the Council now adjourned. tatataialgfarete sates fast-. teM arer t tat : DANCE IN BELGRAVE DANCE TO JACK ERNEST'S; SIX'PIE'CE ORCHESTRA ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10114 A talVi ISSVON 25o Court of Revision of Voters' List For Morris Township TOWN HALL, WINGHAM SATURDAY, DEC. 11th at 10 o'clock ,ALEX, MaeEWEN, Clerk