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The Brussels Post, 1938-1-19, Page 1torotii roiyAtrmal )t>a?lPtllt%t USI. THE ADS AS YOUR SHOPPING LISTS tta;leivegiaatieteueiteataicaletetetocteleteetteteta ale BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, ruostio WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19,1X, 1938 Offlc;::•s Elected Eight Ballots By Bluevale S.S. Mrs, ,Alice, ;Aitken Is Superintend- ent for 1938; Teaehere Reeve of 'Goderich Township le Set - Announced I ection of Huron Members As Council Meets 4 A'slhp',$tl? Frytal3 EVERY KIND OJT JOB FRINTIN'C AT REASONABLE PRICES Metetclataisiat$+Mutt'letutoca ciatuttustbilsuPalt;• Are Cast By LOCAL NEWS ITEMS Conservative Caucus • The annual meoting of the Sun- day School of tbe United Church , was held on 'Saturday afternoon Wes, the pastor, Rev A, V. Robe.' in charge, The secretary, George Hetherington, reported an average attendance of 64 and Sunday school' held 48 Sundays, Miss Margaret Curtis, treasurer, staked the total receipts to be 8137, sent to missions, $35; balance on hand, $28 and also $37 in Christman gitts sent to the north. Election of officers resulted as follows: Supt. Mrs, Alice AI',1ten; assist, suet„ W. J. Johnston; sec., George Hetherington; assist. sec., Stewart McLennon; treas., Miss Margaret Curtis; pianists, Alice Thornton, Isobel MacKinnon; Mts- i sionary sec„ Mrs. J. Wickstead, temperance sec„ Miss Pearl Jones; librarian, Robert Shaw; teachers and assistants, 0, F. Johnston, Richard Johnston, Arthur Shaw; Robert Shaw, Mrs. A. Shaw, Mrs. Ed, Johnston, Edward Johnston, Ross Smith, Mrs. George Thornton, Miss Emma Johnston, Mrs. Robert MMLenuon, Will Peacock and George Johnaton, Primary class, Mrs, W. J. Johnston, Mrs. Sperling Johnston; cradle roll, Mrs, Chris Hetherington, Mrs. S. N, Gallaher United Church Skating Carnival Brussels Arena Tuesday, Feb. 8th Institute Family Night Will be held in the Town Hall, Friday, Jan, 28th, at 8 p,m, The committee in charge are planning a real social event. Where their families of less than four, they are requested to invite friends to make up the number. Every Member of tbe Institute asked to bring a lost of bread made into sand'wichei. Admission 25c per family, THE ANNUAL MEETING OF EAST HURON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY will be held in Public Library, Brussels FRIDAY, JANUARY 28 at 2 p.m. Jas. Burgess, Pres. "KEEP!" The Evening of FRIDAY, JANUARY 21st 1938 icr SKATING PARTY IN THE ARENA Sponsored by Melville Presbyterian Young Pecpie's Society Skating from 8.1e and dainty lunch served in the Church after skating Brussels Citizen's Band In Attendance ADMISSION — 15c & 10c Ct C iKeletelCt cQiP,: tP,teleteiaiszte'e RE E 1�T G THEATRE SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING MUCH BUSINESS , Wilmot Haacke, popular reeve, of Goderich Township for the past eight years, was elected warden Of Huron County at the opening ses- sion Of the County Council on Tues. day afternoon, Eight ballots were case by the nineteen Conservative members in caucus before the decision could be reached, Reeves MOM!! of Blyth and L, E. Cardiff of Morris were runners -ups for the honor. Theer were eight aspirants. The other ten members of the council are Liberals, The oath of office was administer- ed by Judge T. M. Costello after J. M. Eckert, warden for 1937, had escorted Mr. Hanka to the chair and iatroduced him, Rev, W. P, Lane opened the new council with prayer, Warden Haacke thanked the council for electing him warden of the banner coanty of Huron and stated that all tbe men in the race for the honor were good men. He spoke stroegly in favor of re- forestation. He referred to the discussion of the subject in last year's council and said he had been la member of the Agricultural Com- mittee which wee delegated to look into it. ",Something must be done soon in reforestation,' he said, "Accord- ing to reports compiled ley Ian Mc- Leod, Agrloultural Representative, ten per cent of the county was covered with tree growth, and five years later, only half that area He felt ,that 193E was not too soon to semrt some kind 06 reforestation in Huron County. The Warden warned that some- thing should be done to rid L he county of weeds, and advised the use of a spraying outfit. William ,Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy --I N— Bord erland Steven Morris George Hays Disgraced In the eyes of his buddies Hopalong proves its a framcup MON., TUES., WED. Barbara Stanwyck Joel McCrea -IN— Internes Can't PEOPLE - WE KNOW Robert Bowman was in Goderich ,Ibis week, Alex. Sperling, St. Mary's was a Sunday visitor with friends. Mr. Jute Simmons and Glen Smith attended the Golden Wedding anniversary surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simmons, Woxet_ er, on Tuesday, Reeve W. C. Herr is attending County Connell et Goderich the, week, Orval Lemon, sou of Mr, and Mrs, Dave Lemon, American Hotel, who was formerly in charge of a service station in Mitchell, has purchase,' the "Brown Derby" restaura'rt in London, It is situated on Dundas street east, in the vicinity of the Western Fair ground, 3Ia'. Wilson, of Kincardine, is relieving agent at the C.N.R. station during the absence of Reeve W. C. Herr at county council meet. ing, Miss Lenora Higgins, of Wing - ham, ,formerly of Brussels, left this ween for Lonlon, where she has entered Victoria Hospital as a nurse -in -training. Her many friends here wish her every success. Take Money I Lloyd Nolan. Stanley Ridges He .worked fon glory • And Gratitude Among the 111 of a great city hospital CARTOON! NEWS COMING— Jan: 31, Feb. 1.2 Marlene Detreick —IN— The Garden of Allah Mate. Sat & Holidays at 3 p,m. MELVILLE Presbyterian Church SUNDAY, JANUARY 23rd, 1937 the services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. will be conducted by REV. A. L. ,HOWARD of Palmerston Sunday School at 3 p.m, All Members and Adherents are Invited to ,Attend these Services THE UNITED CHURCH REV. H. J. MAHONEY, B.A., Dee, Minister 11 am.—Courageous Prophets. 3 p.m.—Sunday School, ,There Is a Class For You, 7 p.m.—Discovering Jesus Monday at 8 o'clock—Y. P, 8. Thtersday, Jan: 20 ---commencing at 6,30 p.m. Supper and program In connection with the Annual Congregational Meeting Come and Bring The ,Family United Church W. M. S. The annual meeting of the United W, M, S. was held Friday afternoon Jan. 14th. Tlie president Mrs, Parker presiding, Reports shote the different depart- ments were given by each see"etary Mrs. Procter had charge of the de- votional service, Mrs. McLauehlin gave an interesting paper, "The church in action' 'taken from the study book, A fee tea followed the meeting. United Church Y. P. S. The y, P, S. of Brussels United Church inet on Monday evening with Jack Bryans in charge. Mir,. Mahoney led in prayer. Bert Black favoured the group with a selection on his gutter, Mr. 0. Drummond gave a very instructive talk on art. He showed the growl) severalpieces of art which had been done by the school pupils and several other beautiful scenes which Mrs, Drum. mond had painted. Atter the meet- ing the group joined in a few games under the direction of Mr, Mahoney, 50 Years A Subscriber A man ,paid hie 50.h subscription to. the "Poste one day last week, "For fifty years.' 'he said "we have had the 'Post' cone into our house, we couldn't do without it," Atter all the brickbats a bouquet like that warms the cockles of our heart. Its mighty nice to ,hear that atter so many years he finds he couldn't get along without it, For subscribers like that we don'; mind the daily grind that brings to your fireside your local paper, St. John's Ladies Guild The opening meeting of 193.1 of St. John's Indies Guild was held in the Rectory w:th a good attendance. The new president Mrs. A. Cole. man was in charge. Atter the opening hymn, prayer was offe-ed by the Rector. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by the new secretary Mrs. H. Stratton, Business plans for the coming year were discussed. It was decided to have a bazaar, tea and bake sale in the fall also the usual pancake social on Shrove Tuesday. A corn. mittee consisting of Mrs. Roy 'Jhuell, Mrs. Bobs Campbell and Mrs, A. Coleman was appointed to look after the skating party, 1; was decided to bring print patches to the February meeting for a Sewing towards the bazaar will be carried on at the meetings during the year, The Reotor closed the meeting with prayer after which refresh- ments were served by Mrs. Gr dram assisted by Mrs. Dames, United Church W. A. The Women's Association of the tinted Church met at the home of Mrs, Sanderson. Tuesday afternoon, January 18.- The preeident,lliss Margaret Robinson, presided. The meeting opened by singing, He Leadeeit Me. The scripture least t Psalm 11, was read by Mk; E Downing followed by ,prayer by Mrs, Parker, The secretary'; re- port was read end adopted. The treasurer reported that our r'reepts for 1937 were 9005,13. ft woe de- cided co continue the Good Cheer committee for this year, Mist Eva McCracken anti Miss Addle Cardiff to be the convenors. A number of committees were formed for 1038, The same kitchen committee as last year; the parsonage committee with Mrs, Jackson its convener; flower committee with Miss Addie Cardiff convenor. Miss Robinson offered to be responsible for the flower bed at the church and a vote of thanks was giveu her fcr her splendid work last year. Mrs, Jackson and Mrs. Downing were appointed o'r the visiting committee for February, It was decided to continue the g'•cups; Mrs. Bre'ans and Mrs. E. txr,,iff, convenors of the West Group; Mrs. Dell and Ms, Gerry conveners of the East Grout.. There wnc nn attendance of 23. A hearty vote (1 iltanka was given Mrs, 's'iu,lerson for her hospitality. The February meeting is to be held in the evening at Mdss Margaret Robinson s, The meeting closed with prayer by ,Hiss Rohluson, A tasty lunch was served at the close of the nimble, TEXAS Famous Marsh Seedless Grapo fruit thin skins full of sweet juice little or no sugar required on them Have you tried those sweet Jule), thin skins oranges at Grower's t2 doz.) 24 oranges only 28e. A, Greyer --We sell for less, —s,--*— Melville Campfire Girls The Melville Campfire Girls held their ,melting at Janet King's home on January 7th, The meeting was opened by singing the usual theme song, followed the Secretary and Treasurer's report, Janet King and Elizabeth Baeker favoured with a piano duet which was followed by a piano solo by Mona Miller, Lunch was then served by the hostess, Skating Party `" A ,skating ,party sponsored by Sl. John's Ladies Guild was held on Friday with a large attendance, Music for skating was furnished by the Brussels Hand to whom the Guild offers grateful thanks, Re- freshments were served in the church basement following skating. Two lucky tinkers were held be Misses Doris JloDonald and 7°aigar. et Bell while Fat Graham had the lucky plate. Represntative Present At Paris Ladies' Shoppe A representative of the Hudson Fur Company, Toronto, will be at the Paris Ladies' Shoppe, Listowel, from Tuesday, January 25th to Fri- day, January 28th inclusive, with a domplete range of Fur ,Coate at January Sale Prices, The reputation of the Paris Ladies' Shoppe will be behind this Sale. Liberal Allowance on your old Fur Coat, Your coat restyled at Fadtory Cost. Terms arranged to suit you, Please call 309 Listowel it im- possible to be' here in person. Social Held By S. S. Class ,On Wednesday evening, January 12, the young ladies of Mrs. S. F, Davi- son Sunday School Class met in the basement of the Cnited ch.tredi The class gathered for supper at 6 o'clocq after which the guest speaker Mrs, G. A. Deadman pre- sented a most inspiring talk on "Choosing The Way" which was very much enjoyed by all Present'. Alice Pope then presented the jour. nal entitled "The Sunday School Gazette," given; interesting news of the day, The remainder of tbe evening was spent in games and the "Quesitonaire" presented by Edna Davison, • Melville Church Concludes Most Successful Year Encouraging Reports Presented At The iCongregational Meeting In Brussels Presbyterial Held The Executive Board of the W,M S. of the Maitland Presbyterial of the Presbyterian Church held the annual meeting on Thursday, Jan, 131.11 at the home of Mrs, Harry McGee, Wtngham, with a good at- tendance, "'Very few of the mem- bers being absent. The president Mrs. Kenneth MacLean presided, Following a devotional period when Miss Audrey Reed, \Vingham read tbe scripture 'passage and Mrs C. H, McDonald, Lncknow and Mrs, Guthrie Reid, Teeswater offered Prayer. There were business dis- cussions arising out of the corres- pondence, Reports were heard from the secretaries of the different branches the vice presidents and the tr'aaslu'_ er. The coresponding seceLary in her report made special mention of Whitechurch having every family in the congregation connected in some was with missionary work. Mrs, Guthrie Reid, Teeswater, was appointed the delegate to the Provincial W. el S. to be held at Galt in April, Miss Mary King, B,A,, Wtughtun, was elected judge for the Mission Band Essays, The auxiliary of Radios church will be responsible for a delegate to the camp at Khtt,ail. Arrangement's were made and the program drafted for the mutual Presbytetal meeting to be held at Ethel in May, The president closed the meeting with prayer, At time close of tine meeting members of the Wtnghtun auxiliary assisted the hostess sere: Ing refreshments The congregation of Melville Presbyterian Church met In their annual business meeting on Monday evening of this week with D, M Mo- Tavist presiding in tine absence of Rev. W. A. Williams of Cranbrook the internam moderator, Despite .the fact that the eon re• gatien has been without a pastor for tbe past three months the re. parte 01 the various oi'gauizatione were very encouraging. The Session report presented by Duncan McDonald, Clerk of Session stated that 871 members were now on the roll, During the year the Session lost a valued member in the removal by death of Walter Yuiil who bad been a member for over 26 years. 'R. J. Bowman, chairman of the Board of Managers gave the report of this organization showing that all obligations had been met during the year, necessary repairs had been done and $76,00 placed in a sinking fund for decorating the church, Regret was exuressed at the passing of Albert Crooks for years a mem. ber of the Board and of Walter Yulal who also at various twee served in this way. A, A. Lamont, Treasurer reported that $2861,62 had been raised for the General Fund which was sufficient to meet all obligations and leave a small surplus. For the Budget $473.05 was raised and $76 towards a fund to decorate the church, The Te P. S, :eports were given by Margaret Scott, Sec„ and Gerald Gibson, Treas. Interesting and instructive meetings were held and 9121,23 raised, The reports of the Ladies Aid were given by Mrs, Jas, S. Arm- strong, Sec., and Mrs, Wm, Little, Treas. The reports indicated a year of progress in the work of this organization. The sum of $325. was raised and $225 paid to tbe cburcb treasurer. The Sunshine Fund under the management of Miss Grace Stewart continued to distribute good cheer to the sick and shut-ins, The W. M, 5, report was given by Mrs. 'Meadows and Mrs. R. 'Thomp- son, Treas„ outlined the good 'R'Oi•li always being done by this society 9294,91 was raised during the year. The Sabbath School report given by Jas, S. Armstrong, See: Treas., showed that the scohol was carried on regularly throughout the year and raised .$144.66. The Mission Band reports given by Dorothy Armstrong, Sec„ and Jean Scott, Treas„ showed that the Band head interesting meetings during- the year and raised $283.68. The retiring managers, Dr. W, D. S, Jamieson, Jas. McFadzean, R, J. Bowman, Walter Sharpe and Jno. Gibson were re-elected for 3' years and W. E. Herr was appointed for 1 year to complete the term of elm. Clouse, deceased. Geo. Northwood and D. 1I. Mc- Tavish were appointed auditors end Miss Mary Lamont, Record See; D. M. McTavish, Jas. lefcFadcean, Dr. W. D. S, Jamieson and Duncan McDonald with Jno, Work ant Jno. Yuill as alternates were appointed ushers and Stewards for the morn- ing service and Earl Moore, Das, Hogg, Thos, McFadzesu and David Parker for the, evening service, At a meeting of the Beard held After the close of, the nauual meat- ing It, J. Bowman was re-elected Chairman and A. A. Lamont, Secra- etareeTreas., of the Board for the year, Refreshments were served by the ladies of 'the congregation at time close of the- meeting, ICE BURG— Head Lettuce large crisp Heade Just rite for sandwiches or salads 2 heads 15c. Sold at Grewer's Fresh select Oysters. The ones that make the stew taste different, A, Grewar, PhoueO—We sell for lees POST PUBLISHING HOUSL, How Contracts Are Let And Positions Filled Obituary By R, J. Deaohman 40 0.44.0.011 M, P. for North Iiuo'. n HILTON J. LAIRD . e ` - I•Iie death ocetiring suddenly to I promised, shortly after my eleo' Detroit on Monday, January 105,11,tion, tient I would tweak to' you frons the remains of Hilton J. Laird 0:r. . time to time, on (entails matters is river bete Wednesday were interred connection with •the atlmihhisir tips 1n the Fhin°Plot in the Bt ussols cf the elution's business—J ham Ceanetery Thurst]yday afternoon A kept ,bait promise, Dbe relation,, son of the late Jaanea and Effie ship batmen the Member of Perlin, - Laird, lie was born iu Brussels anent end his constitutents, is' always where he spent his early years, "later an interesting one, The member moving to lire Western Provinces owes to his constituents his One. and the 1l. S. Al and'will be greatly his effort, his ability. I have sever missed by his many triends and 05. sociates for hes ever genial smile and unpartial friendliness in any conilpany shown by the beautiful dowers forwarded by acquaintances in all walks of life, He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife Rens of Detroit, 3 sistern, Mit F. Constable London, Ont., :Yrs, J. B. MacAdoo, Detroit and Mrs. D, 3, Calder of Beaverton, On,t; 4 brothers Sam of Edmonton, Alberta; Seamon, James, Jack and Harry of Detroit. The pallbearers were Walter Lowry, Orval Whitfield, 1' ank Stratton, R. 3. McLanchlin, J. C, Baeker and E. G. Plum. Rev. Mahoney officiated at the burial service. Time brothers who are cousins of the Plun family accompanied the remains from Detroit, 4itsEll7lase0 WILLIAM MITCHELL Dearth caane suddenly when WU Ilam Mitchell, 12th concession was stricken with a cerebral hemmer hage on Sunday evening, Jan, 9th, Mr. Metchell retired apparently in Matt Contracts. hie usual health but about 10 o'clock was found to bc' unconscious and In ,thisconstituency the govern ,passed away before medical, aid meat, through the Post other Dee arrived, ' partment enters,into 'contracts for Mr. Mitchell was born on Lot 14, carrying .the rual mails; These Concession 9, Grey Township` oa contracts, publicly advertised, are March 4111, 1880 and his early rears let'b' tender to the lowest bidder_ were spent in Grey and M?os'ri: T have cathing Lo do witb letting Twps• these contracts. I cannot give the As a young mau he heard the call •job, tq one, man or withh it from. of the West and lbeatedat xel 1' -another:"' 'Heine a ""ny try where he was one of the pdoneots of. Member of Peril ent, the district. This business is !governed by na In 1916 he re+urned to Grey -here Act of Parli nnt-,chapter 161 he purchased the farm on which he viand Stant s.of 1927. , It is cane* has since resided," In tbefall of the '",.lie Post 0' flee Aot. The condition same year he was united in mar- of the statute govern the teensa n riage to Miss Nellie Miller; of tions. Let tee .ee' ou the atetto � y Jamestown, About .three years et the Act respecting Postal Sed'. later Mrs. Mitchell passed away vices. leaving an infant son John. Iran 1925 he was again married to 67. The contracts, ',rn all cases IiF Miss Bessie Watson of Norris .Twp, which there is wore" bels` one re To this union were horn three iihild, der, shall be awarded 10 the nonan, ren, Frank, h5merson and Lillian. tenderer who offers 'sufficient:: secure late Mr.' Mitchell is survived ity for the faithful performance of by his wife and children ,,luso one the contract, unless; the Postmee c brother Percy of Brussels and two General is satiefled.,tlhat it is in.:, 1e sisters, Mirs, Jno Ble1+by, of Ball ad, public interest not to 'acaelit 'thus Sasit„ and Mrs. Geo.:Givens ct Doed- lowest temder. R, S., c. 64,' s.' itlw, skied, Sask. You 1vil1. •gee firm hire ivordlns of lir. Mitchell, white of a t9tozi lest this staonte th rpt iii routes are 100.. and reeking disposition, was a man by tender and tiie ,owes•, teou0m of sound principles and ,starling .get the contract—and :then character and g hind husband and 'those words lin'the ess Poatmi loving father, Ile was , widely General is satisfied ,the it ]g i known both here, and in .timeO''i wear. intereitt of time ipublic not to ar He was conservative in polities and ,lie bleed'! tender. a meauber .ew tb.e' Pr litiee friar. ties; Church, Brussels, st The funeral was held from his house on Wednesday to Drus"sels Cemetery, Rev. Mn. Wifli;Lms hob Cranbroolt Presbyterian Church 114 cihatge of tliq,,serviee. Floral •txibeitbe were; beautdfnl showing the catenrn be 'Welch the de- ceased was held in the oom'3m nity.,. Pallbearersewere; Wm. ' 7.ih:catt, John Fischer-r,Wni, Perris, Allister Bird, Robt' ,Ti ttnan and John Dioksau; Archfe 3kal1iit and Jack Williains were flower barer. The. clea hi of 42r.,,;Mitchell ,leaves a gapin the e iiighberhood that will he telt by matt anti the memory of a. kindly fr leull 'a111 neighbor will long remain In the community, ed myself from all other work areal devote any whole time to the task. The constituents, on their par, (nett 'to give Fame attention, as if ':naw you do, to the great problems welch confront the nation, 'greater pohaps today than ever before ion our history. Leadeiship ' will not solve them, they will be solved by the effort of the people and 111 310 other way. Today I want, to speak to you ala bow government contracts are let and how :positions are filled It. a subject greatly misinderetop Many peoplo believe things-wbzi,it( are not true: ' Conditions whi()t : once prevailed do not now exisx ;'` Contracts are let by tender. Poli'-' tions in the Civil , Service aro' won br . competitive examination, Neitja'er business nor government can. alea{f incompetent 'help. Positions now to those best qualified to, therm. I' think when, I am with this story you will °ogre me that this is the right metbore"and that in these items at least,' we' should not attempt to can the old, days .buck again, CARD OF THANKS We wish to hdtak all those who by word and 44171 stowed anent h rd netts end sympathy for oe In . our recent ' bereapemeilt,' Alec those who sent . 1114 beatttifel Ilene tributes. They will -long bo re- membered by 14E.': Mrs, Wm, Mitchell and Family (Continued 011 In Perhaps someone' might sl this offers 11 way of escape an the Postmaster General `under this clause, appoint 26 he might choose. But a lain be carried out in the spirit 1 pi t statute which embodies the lite, the lowest tender is not e.teaiilt the rejelotion must be "for (eaten" and if the Postmaster values .ow15 peace of 011 mast b4 fora ott.u44 which ] abie,tor,;these contracts any tintee come up for 11i l;e+fore the 3ionise at Comluo trio 11en atitlxly for the positit one is a Grit and one 1L Tori"i the Tory will see 'that the, et of t Grit to oa1ry viral 'mall no great as the capacity of a and of 0oul'se .the saint le the posl'Lton ee reversed. 4 e11 tender will not be Acton lirevlously hold a rosition 4111 ed to lie nusat+s4tetory, .1f' Canitanitei'alta, lacked cenrttza ,ruled about • triiifxa. Or, ; 11, ve "nroublo thea, -the*,444, 6nets ztot'warnt liim, no bitty rol1.L60)' 011;108 nlay ;be. 1-24 C008111113', have sufli letit'