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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1938-10-5, Page 1plootto ot POST PUBLISHING HOUSE BRUSSELS, ONTARIO WEDNESDAY, October 5th 1938 Single Copies 5c Plowing Class For Boys Held Under the auspices of the North Huron Plowmen's, Assodiation, a plowing demonstration and coach- ing class for young men under 20, was held Monday on the farm of Eimer McQuarrie near here. For the first 'trine in history Karon County will send a team oe three junior plowmen to the big Inter- natdona1 Match being heel next week In Barrie, and Monday's affair was to lune up the boys for the event. Although the demonstration was ararnged' less, than ten days ago, eight boys were mi hand Monday and eigntfted their intention, of trying for peaces on the team. The boys seeking places, on the team will all compete at the North Huron match near Leadbury on Thurs- day and the three highest will make up the personnel- of the ,team. The young men who handled single plows at the denvonstration. and coaching class Monday were Ross Cunningham, Ralph McNichol, Wilfred McQuaid, Stewart Brown, Jack Thornton, Lloyd Hood and Wsn. Leenning, Frank Cardiff and Marie Baker, 17-yeardel Grey town- ship girl, operated traotor plow's, Frank Bell of St. Marys, and Rob- ert McDonald, of Ethel, there the demonstrators on the single plows and Gordon eleGavin of McKillop. ,townshltp, was in charge of the tractor plows. James C. Shearer, Huron's new: agricultural repre- sentative was also in attendance throughout the ,day. ILLUSTRATED LECTURE Melville Presbyterian Church Thursday, October 13th at 8 p.m. There will be a Illustrated Lecture on England, Ireland and Scotland presented by the REV. SAMUEL KERR, B.A., In the Melville Presbyterian Church Brusesls The lecture is divided in three nets and three vocal solos are to be rendered Solos are to be rendered. A Scotch Song By Mrs. Oliver An Irish song by Miss Marguerite Logan An English Song by by Mrs. Walter Kerr Admission—Adults 15c Children- 5c HARVEST FESTIVAL St. John's Anglican Church Brussels Sunday, October 16th Services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Preacher— Rev. C. H. James B.D., Kirkton Tuesday, Eve., October 18th FOWL SUPPES In Basement of Church 5 to 8 p. m. Play in Town. Hall at 8.15 p.m. "Chintz Cottage" Presented by Young People of Lucknow Admission — Adults 40c Children 14 and under 25c Jas. Thuell and John Fischer, Wardens REGENT THEATRE SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING Shirley Temple , , „George Murphy Little Miss Broaway Jimmy Durante Edna May Oliver America's Sweetheart singing and danoing as only she can—to help cupid, throt a tiugh assignment COMING— bon Amiche Simone Simon Josette F. F HOMUTH Optometrist Harristoni Phone 118 In Brussels the Second Thursday each month. PEOPLE WE KNOW 11 LOCAL NEWS ITEMS Mise Carrie Hings".on' took a buel- nese trip to Toronto last week, •Miss Bud Parker Br ]relieving at the office of the Brussel,, Morins and Grey telephone system, Miss Ehleenor Henderson, Sea - forth, 'visited with Mise Jessie Little, Shirley .Robinson of Moncrief was a guest oto her aunt Miss !Margaret Robinson and other friends, ;Mr. Archie Ballantyne and Al. Gerrniss' of ,London spent the week- end at their homes here. Mr. and Mrs, B, O, ,Macdonald and sons of Cromarty were guests of Mrs. A. H. Macdonall, Airs. Mary Bartley of Listowel with her daughter, Mrs. A, L. Mc- Donald. Miss Cassie Thompson iv enjoy ing a well earned vacation from her work in the .telephone office, Mr. and Mrs, Sydney Ballantyne and daughter were week -end guests with the ,fornter's mother, Mrs, Tno Ballantyne. Mr. and Nirs, Wes. Pollard and Mr. and Mrs', Fred Cole and daugh- ter aughter Lois or Stratford were Sunday visitors with Miss Magaret Robin- son, Mr. S. R. A. McKee, teller-ar- countant at the Bank of Commerce here has been transferred to the Wiarton branch. —Southampton Beacon. Mr, and Mrs. 1Chas McKay left for Toronto on Saturday to cele- brate the. 50tH anniversary of their wedding on Mornay, Oct. 3rd at the home of their sou Mr, Roy McKay, Chas, and Geo. Colwell and xis. ters Mrs. E. Harrison, Alice and Billie Colwell of Wallaceburg spent Emir day with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Warwtek, AMATEUR CONTEST will be held in BRUSSELS TOWN HALL Friday, October 21st at the hour of 8 p.m. PRIZE LIST— First—$10.00 Second—$7.00 Third—$4.00 Fourth --$2.00 Fifth $1.00 Sixth $1.00 Special Prizes of $3. and $2. for best entries within 5 miles of Brussels BRUSSELS ORCHESTRA in attendance A night of fun and wholesome entertainment A galaxy of amateur stars "Dot Reid" The Canadian Major Bowes will officiate Enclose entries to— Elmer D. Bell, Brussels Reserved Seats 35c Rush 25c & 15c Plan of reserved seats opens at Allen's Drug Store on Monday, the 17th of October CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank friends neigh- bours for deeds of kindness and expressions of syn erathy extended during the Illness and subsequent demise of Mrs. McNichol. It was alt much appreciated, Wilfred Cameron and wife, CARD OF THANKS We wish to take this. way to con- vey our sincere and hearitelt thanks' to all those who through kindly deeds sympathetic words and beautiful flowers showed their res neat to our beloved mother, before and after her death. It all will never be forgotten - The Armstrong family, Melville Campfire Giris The regular meeting of the Camp fire Girls was held on Wednesday evening, Sept. 28, at the home of Janet King with the president Mary Helen Eolmlter in charge. The meet- ing was opened with the singing of the Theme song and the Secre- tary's and Treasurer's reports were read and atloptecl. Margaret Gib - eon .played a .piano solo and busi- ness was discussed. Jean Scott was in chage of the extra number and candy was served at the ,close, Women's Liberal Association The Brussels Women's Liberal Association will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. A. A. Stilleben on Thursday evening, Oct, 6th, at 8 o'clock, The topic for the evening will be is :barge of Mrs. W. D. S. Jasnieson and Mrs. Ballantyne will lead in a discussion of current events, A good attend- ance Is hoped for, Lucky Contest Winners Hartwell G. Sepiran of R.R. no, 3, Brussels! Is the possessor of springs which he won in the guessing cont test sponsored dy the D. A. Rann Furniture store at the East Huron Fall Fair. Mr, Speiran's guess was 572 while the correct number was 570. The ham offered by the I, McDonald Meat Market was • won by C. VanNorman, wdio guessed the weight of .the guarter of beef' dis- played in tate window to the exact half pound which was 14612 lbs. .*— United Church Y. P. S. The Young People's' Society of the Brussels United Church met on Monday evening for their regular meeting with Betty Best presiding, The Scripture was read by Ross Wheeler. The group was •favored by a piano solo by Dorothy Wright. The topic was given by Jaclt Brynns nd was very interesting. Mr. Mahoney conthutecl a very ineeres•s- sive service for the installation of the nee- officers, The meeting clos- ed with the ellepa.h Benediction, Contest is under the auspices of 1 the West Croup of The Women's Association, United Church, Brussels Ethel United Church Anniversary Services Sunday, October 9th Guest Preacher— Rev. G. W. Birtch, Tavistock, Ont. Services 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Special Music FOWL SUPPER. Monday, Thanksgiving Night October 10th Program by Favourite Four Entertainers of London, Ont. Supper Served 6 to 8 p.m. Admission Adults 50c Children 25c Everybody Invited. THE UNITED CHURCH REV. H. J. MAHONEY, B.A., B,D, Minister 11 a.br. —Special Thanksgiving Service and Music 3 p.m.—Sunday School. 7 p.m.—Autumnal Nocturne Sat. 9.30 a.m.—Conference for older boys and girls at Gerrie Sunday, Oct. 16—W,M•S, Annual Thankoffering, Mrs. Scott of London Will speak. Nov, 6th --Anniversary. Rev, J P, MacLeod of Weston, Morning Star Rebekah's Visit Clinton Lodge A large representation of Morn- ing Star Rebekoh lodge Brussels were In Clinton on Monday even- ing where their degree team initiat- ed three candidates into menmer- berahlp of Flurmtic Lodge, Clinton. Among :those who attended were: Mrs, C. Baeker, M1•a, W, Wiiliasn- son, Mrs. 0. Hemingway, Miss 12, Kerr, Mrs, W. !Little, Miss, 13, Hoover, Mrs, N. Hoover, Mrs, G. McDowell, Mrs, el, Edgar, Mrs. R. Kennedy, Mrs. D. Denman, Mrs. \Ins. N, F. Gerry, Miss J. Robinson, Mrs, D, A. Rann, Mts. Buschlin, Mrs, R. Gemmel, Mrs. I. McLean, Mrs, M. Lowe, Mrs, M. Rands, Mrs, C. Dunber, Messrs. W. Little, N, Cltairanan and• W. Williamson, Fol- lowing the close of the interesting meeting a. 500181 ]tour wee enjoyed and a delicious lunch served FOWL ER In Forester's Hall, Belgrave WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 auspces of Trinity Anglican Church Program -- Moving Pictures Musical Numbers and other features Supper Served from 5 to 8 pen. Admisison--400 for adults 20c for Children DANCE IN BELGRAVE Friday, October 7th Music by CKNX Hillbillies Admission — — 25c CARD OF THANKS We wishto express our heartfelt thanks to alt those who bave been so kind in word and deed to our sisters May and Beatrice in the long illness of our mother, Signed—Bertha. Osla, Joe, Jim Sid and Wes. rm trong, This Should Have Been at the Fair Reports of a citron larger than any which appeared at the Fall Fair last week have reached this office, The citron, grown by Mrs, James Miele, R.R. 4, Brussels, weighs 181,E lbs, and is 31 inches in circumfer- ence. CARDOFOF THANKS We wish to thank our many frlends• and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us during our recent bereavement and special thanks •to Dr. Richmond and Nurse Davidson, also those who loaned oars, Mrs, T. Mills and family. —5-5— Church Notes Service in the L7nited Church on Sunday were conductel by the Min- ister, Rev. H. J. Mahoey. At the morning service Communion Ser- vice was held and the subject "The Hope of the Worle." At the evening service the subject was "The Four Horsement of the Apocalypse," An- niversary Services will be held Nov, 6 when the Rev. J. P, McLeod of Weston will preach, Services In St. John's Anglican Church were conducted by the Rec- tor, Rev, John Graham, who spoke on "Te Deum Laudamus" a• Thanks- giving service for the preservation of peace. At the morning Service be preached from John 37-19 "Be- hold this dreamer Cornett -he 'Services in 'Melville Presbyterian Church on Sunday were conducted by the minister, Rev. Samuel herr who spoke in the morning from Acta 14-19 from which a very fine sermon was prt:aolied, At this morn- ing service six new elders were ordained to the Eldership and in- ducted Into the church. Dr. T, McRae, Dr, W. D. S, Jamieson, Lorne Eclenrier, John Work, John Yttill, Robert •Bowman. Making twelve members in all. Rev, Arthur Leygatt of Molesworth conducted the even'ng .service, taking his text from Acts 11.26, At the morning ' service George Northwood contrib- uted the solo "The Holy City', and au anthem was given at the evening service. Pre -communion Service will be held on Friday evening. Rev, Hugh Jack of Seafortls will conduct the service, Obituary GEORGE SMALLDON There passed away at the home of iris laughter, Mrs. Charles Fis- cher-, in Kitchener, George Small - don, In his 8Sth year. He was well- known in this locality, having lived in CI'anbnook for many yeas and was' respected by all who knew hhn. His site 'reseed away seven years ago, He leaves to mourn their loss, live sons, William and Thotuas, In S,t, Thomas•, Roy in London, George, Cranbrook, Edward, Toledo, and five daughters., Mrs. 'I. .Sharp and Mrs, Joe Sharp in Toleo, Mrs Charles Fischer, Kitchener, Mrs, John Fischer, Cranbrook, and Mrs, E, Pum, Brussels, and thirty-one grandchildren and twenty-one great-yrndchilciren. Pall -bearers were Ceoil Clark, Raymond and `Vllllamt 5m4•tll,den, Vernon and William Fiedler. The funeral took place from the hnme of bis daugh- ter, Airs, E, Plum, on Thursday afternoon. interment was macre 111 the family plot 4n Brussels eesne- tery, Services at the home and graveside were oondiretetl by the Roe, W. A. Wiltiesns, of Cram brook, assisted by the !tee. John Graham, Large Crowds Attend Fall Fair; Exhibits Below Other Years - REV. SAMUEL KERR To Give Illustrated Lecture Last Summer the Rev. Samuel Keri' toured a large pan of Eng- land Ireland and Scotland and vt;;it- ecl many places of religious, historic and literary interest. Travelling in Ireland which Is familial' stamping ground for him, be began in the Nonth and went as far south as Cot•k. The beautiful lakes of Kil- larney, of world-wide fame for their loveliness, were visited and many other lovely nature scenes in the south and in, the north of Ireland. Hurrying back from the south of Ireland Mr, Kerr was in the city of Belfast for the visit of the king and queen and was. within a fen- yards of them as they passel. He took some snaps of the royal procession and some of these have been made into glides. He was deeply moved, by the unbounded enthusiasm with which the king and queen were re- ceived in Belfast, and the impres- sion was deepened of what a large place the monarchy accupies in the life of the Empire, for in mane other parts of the Empire Mr, Kerr has seen as a living power the deep respect cherished for the throne. Visiting in Scotland he toured the Trossachs where nature has charms that baffle description- He had often heard Lock Lomond sang, and, realised it must he a lovely spoeebut the charm of that famous place ex. seeded his expectations, He visit, ed the Burns country and in the room where the poet was horn, listened to Sentch people reciting some of Bnru's poetry, He stoodl in the old Brig -O -Door and visited, the old graveyard where the poet's. parents are buried. He visited the Sent; country, and Abbotsford House, where Sir Walter lived and wrote formed a mote interesting stopping place. The rooms are filled with a variety of things' that earry one back to the great Scottish writer, and the various Interests he had. Dryburgh Abbey where Sir Walter Scott and Field Marshall Earl Haig are buried was visited, and Mr. Kerr was' very much impressed with the plain little white crow that merle; the res.tiug place of the great: solldier. Edinbna'gh he found packed full of interest, and he visited St. Giles' Cathedral, the Castle, Jelin Knox's House; Holy -rood Palace and the old Grey Friar's Church where the Covenant was edgned. In England lie visited city of York w•bere the Mitiieter Is and what a house of nsor'ship that ist the old beautiful beautiful . Tel London he wee at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, St, Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Dickens' Old Curiosity Shop, the Royal Stables, in which he sstw the Coronation Coach ensl the various other coaches' used by royalty. Be- sides, these places named 11Ir, Keir visited many places of interest and in the i111tss'trated lecture he is to give about a boldness slides w111 be used in showing view of places and people seen In the course of tris tour. 'Conte and hear this lecture and you will not only spend a pleas- ant two hours travelling through England, Ireland and Scotland, but you will else add to your store of knowielge of the beart 01 the Empire. The admission charge as you w,ili see elsewhere in the 'Post' is small ee that no one may be slnit out, A record crowd, well over 2,000, attended the East )Huron Fall Fair, Brueee„s, on Friday at last week. The doe sunshiny day was moat favourable to the general. enjoyment of the 000551on. The exhibits in the Palace as well as the outside classes, were below standard in number, this was attelbuted to the fa•et that the Win.gliasn Pair was held the previous day affecting the number of entries In the various classes, Thursday evening the public speaking and spelling snatch for the school children took !place in the Palace. Winners of the five-minute talk on "Why My Teacher Is My Best Friend,'' were; Kenneth Nichol, Stewart Nichol and Nora Lowrie, The prizes• were donated by Dr T, McRae and F. R. Smith. el. Murray conducted the spelling snatch winners ai which were, Imo- gene Sanier•sen, Jack Miller, Jean Stevenson and Ross Lawless, On Fall Fair night a concent was held at the Town Hall by the Tom Hamilton Concert Co., which was enjoyed by all. After the concert a dance was held sponsored by Mr. S. Fax with .Schneider Orchestra supplying the music. W rlting— "The Sandpiper"—S, Lowrie, M. VanNoiwan; "A. Fairy Went A M'ar- keting"—,J, Work, D. Pride, J. J'ew- ell; Prizes• donated by Miss M. Downing, "My Little ,Farm" -J. Willis, W. 'Purvey, J. Jardine; "The Train Dog"—Nor Lowrie, D. Jar- dine, W. Kellingtou. "The Tiger"— H. Armstrong, .I, Sanderson, G. Scott; prizes' donated by K. Ashton.! Largest Potato—T, ,Campbell, I. Armstrong, G. Stiles; Script Print— T. Armstrong, B, Trueli, J. Mathe- son, prizes donated by Miss H. Baeker. HORSE RACES 2.18 Class June Grattan, Donald Mc - Charles, Lurkaw 1 1 1 Robs. O'Neil, Jas. Brown, New Liskeard 2 2 2 Time -2.16, 2.131e, 2.18 Class, Joe Harvester, Jack Rutledge Brusi els ,,.. 1 1 1 Slay Grattan, Len Grey, Sea- .. forth 2 2 2 Viola Scott, Et Buneho, Mil- verton ,,,.3 3 3 Time --2.18, 2.19, 2.16?!,, Green Race. Goldie Harvester, Lioyci Tut- vey 1 1 Jessie James, J. Iiutldege 2 2 Cunlmander, G. Galbraith 3 3 Peter Direct Desnis Duquette 4 4 Time -1,15, 1.221_, 1.20 Continued on Page b DEATHS McNichol—en Brussels, on Sa day, October 1st, 1938, Elizab. McKenzie, belovel wife of t late George McNichol, The fun- eral was held from the home of her son-in-law- 'Wilford Cameron, - Flora Street, Brussels', on Tues- day, October 4th. Intel'nrent was in Brussels cemetery, Clark—In Brussels on Wednesday, October 5th, 1938, William G. Clark, In his' 70th year, A private funeral will take place front his late hone Queen st" Brussels, on. ' Friday, Oct. 7th, Service at 2,30 pen. Interment in Brussels cemetery, MORRIS Minutes of Council meeting held lin the Township Hall on Monday, September 19th, 1938, Members all present, Minutes, of last ,meeting were read and approved. The following grants' were made; Huron Plowman's• Assoc, $22.00. Blyth, Wingliane and Bruaeole Agri- cultural Societies $20,00 ,each, Blyth building fund $20.00 Belgrave School fstis' $15;00, It was d5eided to renew the cul- vert at lot 16, con. 4 at the Special sleeting on, September .200., The By -lane on tlre Heaven Drain was finally !passed mind the sou. tract. for a steel Culvert at lot 16, co. 4, was given to the Pedlar People of Osllawa for $250, The next council meeting Towh. SNP Hall, Monday, Oetoper 17th, 1935. A, Maeirlwon, Cert,