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The Brussels Post, 1938-3-9, Page 1• BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, Olfit Town Council W. 1. Hold March Meeting Card. Party Brussels, March 7th, 1935 The Municipal Council a the Vil- lage of Brussels met in the Publle Library on the above date, All members being present, The minutes. of the. last meeting !being read! it was .moved by W. Little, seconded by F. Swmds ,thwt the minutes be adapted. --.0 tried. 'The following bills were Presented: Bmtse'els Hydro, Street light $.108.00 Hall lighting 2,66 Tranefer to school 500.00 L. Turney, re. fire engine .,70.00 D, C. Warwick re fire engine 45.65 -;Municipal World, tags and Guide 4 95 W. S. 'Scott, hall 'lnsurauee 19,20 Postage 0.00 R, S. Warwick, Feb. salary 25.00 G. McDowell, Feb. s'al'ary ..,... 60.00 re. weigh sales 1,00 W. C. Kerr, Telegram and phone all .70 J. M. Rutledge, cutting tree 1.25 Ed. Henderson, draining settles 4,75 Ed. Garton, cutting tree 1.60 A. Rutledge, sanding streets .76 Relief tor the month 145.99 Move'd by W. Cameron, seconded by H. Champion that the accounts• be paid. •--Carried, Moved by W, Little, seconded by F. Salmis that By-law no, 4, author- dizng the 'borrowing ug to $7000.00 be read he third time and finally passed. —Carried. By-law No. 2 for 1933, regulating and: governing the sale of fresh mate within the 'Corporation was discussed anti the Clerk instructed Ito notify parties concerned, that By -lav was still in force and than it was to 'be at'rictly enforced in every case. The matter of relief was also dealt with and it is the intention of the Council to discontinue direct re. lief on April 1st. There being no further business the Council then adjourned. THE UNTIED CHURCH REV. H. J. MAHONEY, B.A., B,D, Minister 11 a.m.—"Great Questions of the Last Week." Which Commandment Is Greatest? 3 p.m.—Sunday School 7 p.m.—Evening Worship. Monday 8 p.m.—Y. P. S. i_ } MELVILLE Presbyterian Church SUNDAY, MARCH 13th theservices at 11 a.m. and 7 o m. will be conducted by REV, GEO. AIl'KEN, Catedon, Ont. Sunday School at 3 p.m, All Members and Adherents are Invited to ,Attend these Services REtattlaeleaalleelatelealieteleleaelEteealareEtela REGENT The Women'6' Institute, sttceessful- ly held asetae] card party 10 town ball on the evening of Tuesday, March 8th, Euchre and live hum. aired were enjoyed by e, large number. IMr'a. Gordon Sanderson won the ladies' prize, Bobs' 'Campbell the Inn's prize ofr euchre, Miss Ditto. both Downing and Leland Procter obtained highest score in five hundred. Luftch was, served and the re- mainder of the evening was spent in danoing. The oornntd•etee in charge, Mrs. Jas. Armstrong, convener; Mrs, R. J. M'cLauchlin, Mrs, 011ie Walker, Mrs. Inc, Gibson and 'Mrs'. A. C. Baeker, are to be complimented, T HEATRE SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING Lloyd C. Douglas' novel The Green Light with Errol Flynn, Margaret Lindsay Fate gave himl his choice to live as the man she hated—or die as the man she loved MON., TUES., WED. Breakfast For Two ' A pictre with action, laughter and gay love, starrirg Barbara Stanwyck Herbert Marshall Glenda Farrell Eric Blore NEXT THURS., FRI., SAT. Erro ,Flynn Joan Blondell The Perfect Specimen Edward Everett Horton Pensions Board Will Be Headed By W. Archibald Seaforth Man Is Appointed Chairman of Newly -Named Huron County Group William Archibald of Seaforth, former reeve of Tuckersmtith, was appointed chairman of the Huron Old Age !Pensions' and Mothers' Allowances,' Board at the inaugural meeting held on Thursday after- noon, at the office of the county clerk. 'Mrs, F. R, Redditt of G'ode- rich is vice-chairman and J. M. Roberts, county clerk, is the secre- tary, The full board was Present, the other members. being Mrs'. Nelson Trewantha, Clinton; R. J. Bowman, Bruaeels, and Jtihm L. McOwan, Wroxeter. Miss Hilda Woodcock, invesfligator, was present also. The foiolwin; territories' weer al- lotted to the members: Mr. Archi- bald-- uokersmith, Uslborne, Ste- phen Townships. Exeter and Hen. alit; Mrs, Red<litt—Godertich town, Goderiel , Stanley and Hay Town- ship's; 'Mrs, Trewartha — Clinton, Seaforth, Hullett, Colborne and Me- K41lop Townships; Mr. McEwan— Wingham, Flowick, Turnher'ry and Grey Townships; Mr. Bowrnan— Marris, East and West Watwanosh, Asbiield Townships, Brussels and Blyth villages, May Robson He was a perfect specimen in every respect until a slip of a girl proved he had a weak heart COMING— Music For Madam There Goes the Groom Ir Danger Patrol Letter To The Editor March 3, 193S The Editor of the Post Brussels, Ont. 73rttootto WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9th, ,1938 POST PUBLISHING HOUSE. I PEOPLE WE KNOW ILLOCAL NEWS ITEiVIa Hot Meat Pie Supper The Ladies' Aid of Melville Church are planning to servo a Hot Meat Pie Dinner In the ltasenlen't 01 ,the church on Friday, March 25, at 6 o'clock, Further aunounco- ment later, SUNKIST ORANGES A'flavour so' tantalizingly good eat one just by itself and you will want to keep on eating them, Sold at Grewer's Two Doz, for 2Sc Cash end Carry. We sell for less. Phone Your order to No. 5 and be cure of getting them, A, GREW4.R, —'a _,— Watch 659 Years Old A Brussels subscriber has in his Ipossesslon a silver watch dated 1279 It 15 a much prized family heirloom which has heel handed down for generations. at is hand craftsmanship made by James Bailey of London England. Ad int'eres'ting feature of this antique is the chain. drive. St is still complete except for the hands, To Resume Optometrist Business Here Mr- F. F. Homutlt Optometrist ex. pects to resume his monthly visits to Brussels in the near future. :Mt, Hemuth tells us he has added still more equipment to his already well equitrfea optical establishment. He informs us that he studies constant- ly in order to keep himself, well Posted on all the modern advances in Optometry. His "AD" appears in another column of this treper. Attention! Grey Twp, Council We should• lake to draw attention of the Grey Twp. Council to one of the ,most dangerous pieces of road for meter travel which we eneount et both. in end outside of Hurou Comity, namely that stretch be- 0ween the hills' on the, lath Con, of GreY, just East of Walton. It was dangerous in, horse and buggy days and is a veritable death trap today, 11 is not much strain an the imagin- ation to picture the result should a truek or car start to elide out of control on the ice or get too close to the .edge on wet or stormy night', Near our home we have two railway crossings at which, within the last ten years, the railway company has installed warning bells but not be- fore fatal accidents, occurred nt each, 'Why, oh why, must there. so often, bo human suffering and death before. those entrusted with roSt>On ibility tette steps to ensure the 'safety 00 themselves anti others? The writer is opposed, to tho ex- penditure of such large sums of money in highway construction he - mese to a country of such vast area and comparatively small ,pop dation we are building tip a system which we cannot support but we do en - dome the effort and expenditure necessary le remlOee, where human- ly possible, the hazards to safe delv- ing and we look to Grey Connell to delay no longer. Do It Now. Frozen Water Pipes Cause Explosion Frozen water pipes caused an explosion at the home of Nr, and Mrs. Philip Antent on Friday morn- ing. Mr. Anent, not knowing the 'pipes were frozen, kindled the fire, in the kitchen range.. The range was. 'blown to pieces and the kitchen badly damaged. Fortunately no one wee in the room when the ac- cident occured. SCENIC EFFECTS Said a hone i'00 s<n'tlltllloue em - :player to itis' office boy: "If 34r, Brown roils today, 'tell him i'm, oitt and don't be such n, foot as to be nvorkdng whoa be calls, or ]lo won't bollevs you," —:r—'r•— Church Notes Services in Melville Presbyterian Church on Sunday were conducted by Rev. W. M. Heaslip of Penetang, who spoke in the morning on "And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters" An anthem was given at the morning eervice, ,1rs. Jahn Oliver taking the solo pa et. Service in the Unitel, Church on Sunday were 'conducted by the min isrer, Rev. H, 1, Maloney, who spoke at the morning service on What think ye of Christ?" At the Sou•lay school in the afternoon a children's story with missitmary slides was, shown, The subject in the evening rats a Midnight Garden," NOTICE! To Stebscribers of Brussels Post Liston in to OKNX Winghem at 1,30 Pmt. on Friday. Good news for Fatun'ers & Citizens. CARD OF THANKS Bile. I•iama, Walker and so; Stan- ley wish to take this opportunity to thank their many friends for their kindnesses' during their recent sad bereavement, United Church W. A. The East Group of the W, A. of the United Church heli a sucuess- ful evening in the form of a rays• tery tea 00 Wednesday night. The program consisted of a mystery couple contest and a stunt pro- gram, Lunch was• served which con- sisted of a mystery •salad in whch everyone had to guess the contents or pay a forfeit A good time was ,enjoyed by all. Lookout Mission Band The Lookout Mission Band held its regular meeting oa Monday, March 7. The meeting was opened by playing games. Hymn, `Jesus Loves Me,' was sung and Mrs, Wil- son led in prayer, Mac Baeker read she Scripture. The Story of .St. Patrick, was read by Imogene Sanderson. The business' part of the meeting was given and the col- lection was taken while 'Hear The Pennies Dropping' was sung. The leader, Mrs. Wilson told an interest - lug story of Weddings In Korea. `Jesus wants me for a sunbeam' was sung and the meeting was clos- ed by repeating the Lord's Prayer. St John's Anglican Church During the Sundays in Lent, the Rev, J. Graham, the rector of St. John's Anglican Church, is preach- ing two series of sermons. At the morning services he is speaking on "The Things that Crucified Jesus'' and at the evening services on "The Lord's' Prayer." The subjects for the morning services are "The In, different," "The Unfair," "The Pre- judiced," "The Slanderers," and "The Envious." Visitors will be made cordially welcome at these services. John Santis Of Vancouver Takes Badminton Title "The shuttlecock is a game bird, but it's in for a tert'ifilc heating from Slatanht' Johnny Santis of Vihl trouver, the new ruler of Can- adian Badminton." Johnny rwme to the 1011 of his free -stringing wane Saturday, when he won the national singles title with ct stuaehhtk, 15-2, 15-3. viotory over ,11ni Forsythe- el \\rifttipcg. Only 10, he ha; a long time ahead to knock out the bind's stuffing. The youngster was always' ahead, just as he hod been must of the way through the tournumettt in winning every s'et he played. The only man to extend hint was Jack Storey of Toronto, ranked No, 1 and Johnny's 0p11'111tent in the semi -'Busks." The above is taltcu from, the Globe and Mail of March 7 and re - fern to the badminton t'ournanrellt in Quebec on 1a'itu•ley lost, ,idlr Santis, winner 0i the men's eingi€ct malting him the now Can - 111111r title holder, is a nephew of George Santis cf town, His father is manager of the Royal Batik, Van- couver, The new champion is a premier attraction of this year's Toronto Granite Club Invtitatioe Toutroa- m en( Tlttn'selay, Friday and SiAm'- day et this• week, Melville W. M. S. The March meeting of the W. M. S. of Melville Church was held Wed- nesday afternoon, March 2nd with a good attendance. The Pres. Mrs'. H. Parker presided. The Scripture was read ny M's, A. IL Macdonald and prayer was offered by Mrs. A. Strachan. Mrs. H, Spier gave a splendid paper on China, A very pleasing number was a vecal duet by Mrs. J. Oliver and Mrs. N. Car. diff accompanied by Mrs. W. Scott. The current events, were read by Mrs', A. FI, Macdonald in the ab- sence of .\Irs, G. McDewell, The Expense Tea le to be held at the home of Mrs. A. Strachan on March 17th. The meeting closed by all repeat. ing the Lord's Prayer. Airs, James Mann, Grey, is visit-• lttg at Mrs, W. N, Wiibee's', !Mrs. Ivo, Bryans, Fordwicit, is visiting' with her siste1Wn-Paw Mrs. Daft Denman, 'Miss Carrie Hingeto'n visited a few days last week in.Stratford and Seaforth, Mrs, R. F, Downing and Miss Elizabeth Downing were in Toronto for the week -end, the guest of Mies Hattie Downing and, friends, Earl Moore, who, leas been reliev- ing at the Clinton Creamery •haste turned to his position at the Sae—. Produce Co, Mrs. L. E. Cardiff of Morris, who underwenta serious operation it Seaforth hospital, returned; home Wednesday tri this week, The "Church of The Air" o't'er OKNX Wingham was conducted on Monday morning by Ren. H. J. Mahoney of Brussels united Church, Delightful solo» contributed by Mrs. H. 0. Walker, who swing "The Gar- den," and Jean Speiran. 'Sr, Jas. Rhodes' suffered e, painful Injury to his left arm, Saturday everting. It was badly wrenched and bruised when he caught it in a belt at the Semis Creamery, where he is einteloyed. Mr. W. L. McQuanie of Saska- toon is expectel in 'town on bis way to Ottawa, to interview the Present government for better legislation for the provinces of Al- berta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Mr. McQuarrie will visit his sisters, firs. W, F. Stretton, of town, and airs. Pringle who has lust returned Prom a trip to Toronto, 'Mrs. Herbert Maher (nee Gladys McQuar- rde) will accompany her brother, B. C. S. On Monday n'ght at the Wingltam Arena the local High School team was su(ttssful in 'defeating Wing - ham by •t score of 9-6. The first period ended with the \Vhtghamr team out in front with a •two goal lead, During the second period Westin, the main threat of the \Fiugttant team, received a. penalty Int the Brussels town failed le afore, The period ended with the score 5-5 ani Lowry serving a Penally for tripping, Winghaan stored a goal just at tite end of the s'eroud ,period but as the bell had gena before the puck was in the net it was not allowed, After their marriage they lived do In the third period Brussels' 1 Brussels, Fergus and Gorrde, mon really 'went to town', notching 4 nig to Wroxeter about 60 years ago, goals while Winghsm got only one. After the death of her husband, she Lowry, J. McDonald, 15, McDonald, moved to Owen Sound. Surviving United Church Y. P. S. The Y. P. S. of Brussels United Church held a very interesting meeting on Monday evening. The Missionary convenor, Margaret Downing, was in charge. The scrip- ture lesson was read by Margaret Pearson. Margaret Dowding led in prayer, Alice Pope favored the group with a delightful piano solo. The topic for ,the evening was in the form of lantern slides, on. "The Work of Rural Churches in Korea." The information concerning each picture was presented by Barbara Michie, The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction. To Subscribers Of The Post Here Is Good News 3 Beautiful Prizes This Week One New Haven Watch— A ibeawbiful timepiece. One Silver Plated Butter Dish and Knife— A reap gift that will pleae}e the lucky receiver. One Leather Case, 2 Military Hair Brushes and Comb— This is a dandy gift. Renew your subscription to -day; look at the label on Your paper. If it expired in 1937 or previously your renenwal and arrears would be appreciated; please. This Special Weekly Offer Good Until Wednesday, March 16th At 12 ODCIocck Noon To My Friends and Subscribers a friendly word from your publisher:— Although most other weekly newe- papere' are now $2.00 per year, I do not want to raise any price from $1,50 per year. The high cost of newsman! has' matte it difficult. But I want to keep my subscribers and friends and all I ask in return, is that you favor •me with your arrears and renewal su'bscrifptdons, This' is important especially now and it means a lot to get my subscriptions paid, so as frleud to friend I will depend on you to grant are this favor, Pieas'e accept my hearty thanks' to all those who renewed their Brussels 'Post and to all my subscribers. I will .try and give Yon a weekly newspaper that will be deserving of your support at no increased cost, Beside the above weekly prize awards, you may also win one of, the Big Prizes on .Saturday, April 2nd. Real announcement for full par- ticulars of Big prizes on inside page.. —X— St. John's Guild The regular monthly meeting of St', John's' Ladies' Guild and W. A. was held at the home of Mrs. A, Dances with a good attendance. The meeting was opened by singing the hymn "0 Master let me walk with Thee' 'followed by prayer offered b3r the Rector, The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary Mrs. H, Stratton. A re- port a the pancake supper was given by the treasurer Mrs'. H. Bryan. +Patches for quilt blocks were given out and the members spurt the remainder of the after- noon sewing. The W. A. meeting was openel by the ,members prayer in unison, Mrs. A. Coleman, secre- tary gave the minutes of the prev- ions meeting. The president, Mrs. Graham then read a• description of a newy ,formed. W. A. blanch of Eskimo women at Arctat'ik 'within the Arctic circle, The rector closed the meeting with the benediction. A very dainty lunch was served .by the hostess. The April meeting will be held et the home of Mrs• Wood and hill. talte the •fount 01 ' an apron shower, WROXETER The funeral 0r Mrs. Robert Black, 78, was held from her daughter's home, Owen Sound, to Wroxeter Cemetery, Mon. Feb, 2S, Formerly Banbarxt Tltoanpson, of Searerth, in 1878 Mlle mnrriel Robert Black who predeceased her by nine years. World Day Of Prayer. Ting, Rowland, Scott and Gibson ail pat the puck in the net for the locals, The game was fast, clean mid very interesting to watch. 1)n Friday night or this week the Listowel High School comes to The World Day Of Prayer, observ- ed the first Friday in Lent, 'March 4th, was held in St, John's 'Anglican church, The ladies were ushered to their seats by Mrs. A. Coleman and Mrs. H. Cltam6rion of that con- gregation. The service, by Alice E. Hender- son, Sunnier, Christ 'ehureh, NOW Zealand, theme: The 'OhnrOh : a World Fellowship," Was. in charge of Mrs, H. Parker, of Melville Pres- bytenian, Mrs, I. Parker of ibe United, and Mr's, A. C. Dames of St. John's Anglican ohurc'h. An inspirational address wa s given by Mrs, G. A. Deadman, The various 'mayors were offered ity 'Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Procter', Mrs, •A, (Strachan, Mss. Nelson Cardiff, Mrs. Geo Davis and Mrs. E, Somers. A delightful solo was! rendered by Mrs. H. 0. Walker. 'The offering 'was, r n Mrs received by!li s. Brya• and H, a J. Fischer. Mrs'. Jno. Grahaon pre- sided at the organ. urt three sons, Scot, Saskatchewan; Anderson, Toronto; George,, Owen Sound; three daughters, Mrs, B, \\•.. , \\'ltitenore and Mr's, It, Pye, Oaven' Sound; es'. H. Little, Toronto; one sister, Mrs, A, Madeleiait, Toronto; Brussels to meet the local school tint buollter, James' Thtmipsoat, twou, Seek, Huron Presbytery Names Moderator Rev, Gordon Peddle, B,A„ of 01111 - ton,, was elected moderator of Huron Presbytery of the Presbyter- ian, Church for bile ensuing year at a meeting. held in •Clinton ro'oen)tly, succeeding Rev. W. A, Young, of HettseM, Rev. W. A, Young and J. G. Mui- lony of Sealforth, were aailpodwted comrandaisonet's• to the General, Ass semtbiy to meet at Tel'ento to June at Toronto in June and Henry String, of Exeter and. F, G, Weir, of Goderioh weer appointed to rep- resent the Presbytery at tho Synod meeting in Winghtem in. May, —Huron-•Ea-poeltor CARRY AND SAVE When you buy your fruit you want tate beet ant: the lowest prices. !Grapefruit .large size seedless 6 fc0 26e, Celery large crisp bunches, 2 for 15e, Head, Lettuce Barge heads Al- ways fresh 2 heads for 15c, Golden yellow bananas, Cash and carry, A, G'11AENirAlt, We Sell for I+ess,