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The Brussels Post, 1938-12-7, Page 1(1C140 13-rusgebs PAST PUBLISHING HOUSE BRUSSELS, ONTARIO 11a �1L WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 1938 Concert Staged :...•. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS ant Clats O is c New Window A le e plate glass window has yt hP one recently blown out of the Rowland Bake Shop by an explosion, The base of the new window is the modern black vitro - lite while the top is a fancy glass. It mites an attractive front for the battery. ... 4; HEARTS— Crewel's have fresh Celery Hearts, have you tried those Marsh e Seedless Grapefruit little or no sugar required on them. New Crop or Navel Sunkist Oranges. 11 its 1!'b j Fruit you want Grewar's bave at low casts piece and No. 1 Quality, Fresh Select Oysters, O bl CASH AND CARRY A. GREWAR We Bell For Less Santa Claus has accepted f an invitation to come to Brussels on Saturday, December 17th at 2 pm. andwillgive t e a bag of fiel "A`tka- Lr candy to every boy and girl b f 7 �1' 1 .��.��f.��f.�,;t(.��,�-r(,��(,�6�;f,�,�(.��s;.y,�.��,�;(��,,� a Jct►r6;Jc��SJo�SJc�52-4%5"t5r:�,57. �'.•JAgSgo7y�yJc-:Jd Funeral will take place this Satur- day afternoon. Synepatlry is ex- tend the family in their, bereave- ment PEOPLE WE KNOW Mr .Thomas McCall received word of the death of bis brother Mr. A. L YetCttle.of Chatham. Miss McNair who so falthtully cared for Mr. Hall for over five 0 -meths has returned home, Mrs. H. S. Stewed!, and daugh• ter Juanita of Battlefocd, Sask., were recent visitors witn Miss flr"ce Stewart. Mrs. W. W. Harris of Metachew- an, Ont„ is visiting relatives and eeefeuds in town. , 'Liss Wilma Bell of Tesewater visited recently with her grand- mother, Mrs. A. Lamont, Mr. Alex Coleman and the Rev, J. Graham attended the ,�txecutive tweeting of the A.Y.P,A. Ciuncil for Huron Deanery, held in Blyth on Taesday evening. Mr. Coleman was elected vice-president of the Council at a previous meeting, Mr. Sam Wilton, Mr. Joe Milton, Mrs. Len. Callaghan, Belleville and Miss Winifred Long, attended the funeral of the late 3. P, Gr'eeneides in Attwood last Wednesday. The, death of Mrs, (Dr.) Robert- son, daughter of Mrs, IL McKinnon, of Brussels, occurred In Colliu,e- wood, on Thursday, Der Sth. The many friends of 'Mrs. Chas. R. Davidson will regret to he .r that she is very 111 in Victoria hospital, London. IMr. D. A. Rann was. in Tornoto last week having an operation on his nose. Glenn Garntss, London spent the week -end at his home here, Here is News Owing to lack of space The `Post' was forced to put the following ads on the inside pages. These mer- chants offer many attractive bargains for Christmas, it will be worth your while to look over these ads Frances' Dress Shoppe McCracken's Grocery Jackson Motors Ltd. F. F. Hometth R. A. Reid Thompson Grocery L. H, Gordon D. C. Warwick The Russell Studio QUALITY - - SERVICE MAPLE LEAF SALMO 1-2s 2 f.r 33c Bee Hive Corn Syrup Clark's Pork Beans Sultana Raisins Crisco in 1 1b tins ••• • Each •••••• • • • 23c Our Own Blend Coffee Ground Fresh • • • • • • • • 39c Aylmer Pumpkin Large tins • • Each , 11c Hershey's Breakfast Cocoa 1/2 tb tins ....................19c Recleaned Currants , .. 216 ....... , Standard Peas 17 oz. • • a 3 tins Bee Hive Corn Syrup 5 lb tins Cut Mixed Peel • • •••••• • • per 1b Silver Cake Candy , , per glass tube , Seeded Lexia Raisins • • • • per pkg • • • • r ••••• $leached Sultana Raisins per tb • ••• • , .•• 19c Baking Molasses in Bulk • • • • ••••. • . • ... • per pt. • • 8c Golden Mixed Nuts 2 tb 16c . 2 tins • ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 17c 2 16 ,'. • 23c 25c 37c 25c 10c 16c , 216 , 35c Chocolate Drops • ' •.•.. • , • • per lb ' • • ' •... • • • .. • • • 17c Shelled Walnuts Quarters Special per 1e th 19c New Sair Dales Special ' • . • • • • • •••' 2 tl'i .5c Brussels .1 Thursday x,64 1. W.ECkImer\\ riday Saturday . •• 1rsgIrulFlr>'t • Melville Campfire Girls The last meeting of the Campfire Girls was held on Friday evening at the home of Elizabeth Seeker. The meeting was opened with singing of the Theme Song and the Secre- tary's and Treasurer's Reports were read. Gladys Davidson gave sed. iVltss Lowry was in charge of the special number. Lunch was sedved at the close. Y. P. S. United Char ch The. Y, P. S. of the 'United Church met on Monday night with Miss Betty Best in the chair. The meet- ing was opened with quiet music after which Betty Best read a poem, dealing with the theme Christian Fellowship. Group repeated the first psalm responsively after which Betty Best led in payee. Hyena no, 120 was sung and the scripture reading taken from 1st Corinthians, 13th chapter was read by Evelyn Lake, The President took charge of the business after which the minutes were read and adopted and the the roll called. The topic was taken by Mr. Mahoney, Jean Speiran and Idella Bryans favoured the group with a duet and then Jean Inglis ,gave a reading, Hymn No. 191 was sung and the meeting was closed with Mizpah of Benediction. —*—*-- Elmer Bell Addresses A•Y.P.A. St. John's Anglican Church On Mouctay evening of this week Mr, Elmer Bell gave a very oppor- tune and thought-provoking talk to, the members of 9t. John's A,Y.P.A. on the subject of ''Defending Can- acla." .lir, Bell showed how vulner- able Canada is, and how unprepared we are to defend ourselves, He pointed out the possibility of attack by way of Hudson Bay, on the Pacific anti Atlantic coasts, and said that whether we like it or not, in the present state of ire world. Crti- ada will have to do much more than she Is doiug at pr•esee to defend her Ames from possible attack, This talk was well worth hearing and was numb appreciated by the members of the A. Y. P. A. Gift Service at St John's Anglican Church (10 Sunday moruing last the iris and bays of St. John's Sunday School and some adult menlheis of the congregation brought their gifts t'ar the girls and boys of a Sunday School out in the 'test. The scholars of Anglican Sunday School le the Ens t have done this now for several ,rears, and we can well be- lieve that it is mash alenecilttml by children less fortunate situated or the puerto. This- year the children of a fancily clubbed together and adopted to girl or bay in the West, and in this way splendid gifts were secured. The parcel was expressed on Wednesday of .his week, A similar parcel is luring sent out to •mother Sunday School by the mem- bers of the. Guild of St, George's Chtu'ch in Walton, Melville Church Ladies Aid THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT "e:•tra nice ('1 riatntas gift this "extra nice" Chi e:0as gift this year, Lire a beautiful flowering plant or cut flowers, Leave your order with MRS, M. BALLANTYNE CKNX Sunday Night Rev. W, M. M el(ay, synodical missionary far Northern Ontario and Manitoba will be heard over CKNX on Sunday, Dec. lith, at 7 Pm, speaking at the regular ser- vice In Wingham Presbyterian Church. DON'T MISTAKE— — Cheapness for value. When you buy an unknown proeuct fora few cents less, what are you saving? Nothing. Insist ou Nailson'e Boxed Choco- lates for Christmas—Then you are sure of getting exactly what you pay .for, These chocolates are guaranteed' fresh. Give a box you wit the pre to give. Insist on Neilson's, Sole agent A. GREWAR 'rite regular meetlug o1' the Ladies Aid was 110111 on Monday et cuing of this weak, at the churele The report or the nominating conunitiee was elven by Mrs. letIlmityne, LIet of ofllc:crs for Magi are as follows: lion. Pres, --etre. J Meatiowi President—Mils, L, W, licknder 1st vtee Pres. ---Mrs, J. C. Molter diad vier! Pres.—tlfrs. ll, Inghes Ser.—Mrs. J. 9, Armstrong Ass't•elec,-•\Irs, W. Little Teas.—Mrs, W. 9, S.•etl Ase't-Tr'ean, -•\ire, 11, 11, Allen Sunshine Com— Mise 10. Lamont, Mrs, 0, Dnvldeon Flo wee Conon ft! ce— Genre Stewart, Convener Aswistnntis— ieabel and Edith McTavish Milrgaeet Walker Dorothy Ballantyne Auditors— Mrs. (1, Northwood Mrs, C. Davis A vary Beatty vote of thanks w•as limeecl to Mrs, Jr Meadows on her relh'oln Cut tram office for her services :for 8 years as President of the Soolety. Lookout Mission Band The last meeting of the year for the Lookout 'Mission Band was held on Monday, December 5, The meeting was, opened by singing "Away In a Manger,'' then the story was given by the leader ,Mrs. Wilson, The Bible verses were repeated by the school, and Mr. Mahoney led in Prayer, The election of offloers for the new year took place, and the business was eond,aoted followed by the singing of "Silent Night,'' Tile .members of the band were given a treat and the meeting was closed, DO YOUR CHRISTMAS MAILING EARLY This year see that your .mailing of Christmas presents is clone early. Gifts received after Christmas do not seem the same, The following list will give you the corerct dates 1900 which mail should be posted in order to ensure delivery before Christmas. For overseas, Dec 1st, United States, Dec, 16th, British Columbia and the Maritimes, De.c ldth, Sask. and Alberta, Dec, 16th, Man, and Quebec, Dec, 19th, Fed local deliverq•, Dec, 20th, Christmas Cards should be mailed well in ad- vance to avoid the last minute rush. You will please remembeeh that Postal Employees like to spend their Christmas with friends, not sorting last urinate mail, Obituary Dress Shoppe To Open Saturday . W. lsarngey, of Sarnia. is openhtg a dress shoppe in Brussels, in the Walker building, formerly occupied by the furniture business of D. A. Rant lir, Eurngey, ie not an en- tire stranger to the locality. . He twos born in the village of Gerrie but lett these twenty -live years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Earngey and son. Dean, formerly of Windsor. where they had a dress strop for four years. are now residents of Brussels where they will open their new business, to be known as the '•Frances' Dress 91109p0,' on Sat- urday or this weep. See the an nonneemont of their opening else- where in this issue, —*—*— Mission Band Harry 8, Regan There passed away suddenly at 1 t.. hone 111 Morris, Nov. 24th. Harty 9. Regan in his 57th year. He was the eldest sun of Mrs. Regan and the late James Regan. He was born at f edeticlt and passed his boyheorl years at St. Joseph moving when a young man to Chiselhurst then to liiuburn and sixteen -years ago to itis late home in Morris, Mr, Regan war u member of the United church, Walton, and was respected by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn his loss, his mother', two brothers and two sisters. The funeral service teas held on the foilow'ing Monday, c•andueted by Rev. Chas. Cumming. Interment being mettle in Maitland cemetery. The regular meeting of the Little St res Mission hand was held on Monday afternoon of this week at 115 in the basement of the church, with the President, Mrs. J. 9. Armstrong in the choir, There was an attendance of 50. Mrs, G. A, Deadman told the Christmas story in a very intelestin,g sway. elnelcal another's were given by Margaret and hill tan Gihrtu, Jean Stott and' Dorothy Armstrong and Maly Wilton, Ofblt•ers wore elect- ed fthe Neto aand c, 10111)ou'05: PresidenYet,r ar Mrs, J. Sas, Arm:Arena; assistants, Mrs. J. S. Wilton, Airs, J, Cameron and Mrs, t Davidson; Secretary, Gladys, n•atisos; treasurer, etat'y llelen Lel near; pi tor• -t:5, Janet hang and Margaret Gtheon, Pandy teas served at the close of the meeting. Oliphant Smith There passed away at the home of his son James Smith, 16th con- cession, Gras•, Oliphant Smith, in his 79th year; after a serious illness, He was well and favorably known in this community having lived for years in the Sth concession of Grey, About six years ago he and Mrs, Smith went to live with their son James. Mrs, Smith passed away four years ago last August. He leaves four sons, Hugh, Moles- worth; Charlie, Wawanosh; James, 16th con., Grey; William, on the homestead on the 6th 'Con„ Grey; daughters are, Mrs Harold Cardiff, Grey; Mris. Albert Lydiatt, -Brus sets; 'Mrs, Melvin Taylor. Wawa - nosh; Miss Margaret Smith. teacher at Gowanstown. The funeral was private from the home of ins son James on the 16th concession, Grey, Wednesday afternoon. Intel -meet in Brussels cemetery. PETER A. McARTHUR There passed peacefully away at the leitcilener-Waterloo hospital on Sunday, December 4th, after a short illness, Peter A. MoA'uthur an es- teemed and almost life-long resi- dent of Grey township, Born in Martintovn, Glengarry county oe Nov. 2, 1872, oaly son of E. J. and Mrs, Ilnekrt9tur Ile came with bis parents to the sixth concession of Grey eoan*hip sixty-three years ago when but three years of age. In 1905 he was married to Margaret MCArter of Brussels . Besides bis yellow he is survived by three sisters, Margaret and Christina of Toronto and Mary (Jars. Jno, Well- belo'el, Estou, Saskatchewan, An adopted sister, Ella McIntosh pass- ed away in 1928. Prior to Union Peter McArthur was a faithful member of Melville Presbyterian chinch being appoint- ed an elder in 140; and acting in that capacity nuts entering the ;United church where he served on the Session. of the :Metal Board until the time of his death. For twenty -fine years he was seperitltendent of the Sunday School held at S.S. No. 3, Grey and previous to that taught the Bible class in the sante 5191101, He was also President of the Bible Society. In Witte life the late Mr. 31r- Artlett' was vaunt illor of Gary for a short period aril area bred the position of Vice President of the Agricultural Society; In pulitive he was a staunch Liberal. The funeral was 11:1,1 from his late hoIne, 901 10, t'(111l'ussitnl 0, Tuesday afternoon with Rev. H. J. Mahoney, uliuister 01 the United Church otr10urting the service, $anortry oath, uccs IN' t'te Menthol's of the Mrs,i,'n of the 'united client). I'a1111),1110 we:w miehl101110 Q' the 8,','c ,ed: Wm, 11ny, ,la-!. Turn. Brussels Bride -Elect Gets Kitchen Shower Prior to her nlarriagfi on Saturday of last week Mies Freda Pollard of lllusesls, was (ice gnat of boiler at an enjoyable 'atrium shower- 1101(1 at the home of piss May Skelton at 'titch over forty guests were one 'rite 'rite evening was spent to can• tests and games, a mock wedding being, an amusing featm•e. 'rhe principals In the ceremony were: Jean Inglis, groomsman, Bud Par- ker, .bridegroom, and A.egh,es Daviel - son, minister, After the rerennny the happy couple were showered ivlth confetti, and little Helen Hin- ton], niece of the bride, brought in a beautifully decorated wagon with a basket containing tire gifts, S'blch were in cream and red, and presented 10 the bride who opened them and thanked the donors. Lurch was served by the hostess. Under Auspices ,.i ,Limit -ed Y. P. 5. The Young People ur the 'United Church held a very successful enter- te.linn nt in the Town Hall Friday evening, Although inclement 11'eath- ee end other actislties in the corn-, nnttltity pretcatrd many from aU tending, the andicnc'e was enthusias- tic, and airpr•eoative many declar- ing tile concert to be one of the beat ever p; seated in the Town Hari. TIle feature attraction of the en-ce or theri2ru0 90100lwi whaler ie ntberlreeent Amateur wortet, the young and talented Italian. Lou Maizialli, from St, Marys assisted by sister Lillian who presented accordion solos and duet numbers, Assisting these • artists were local young people fn program• numbers as follows: Quartette selections • by the Melodic Quartette, L. Eckauier, M. Pearson M. II, L••'lunier and Bill EeklnlIe, Vocal duets by Jean Speiran and Idella Blyans: el. Garniss and H.- Baeker; Lloyd . ud Glen Wheeler; Readings by Josephine VanNor- man. Guitar Instrumentals by Bert Black and Lyle Brothers, Club Swinging be girginia and. Lois Plum, Juueve I0011, Luella Mitchell and Mary Baeker, Comic Guitar Selection by Mn'. Aberhart. Following the musical portion at the program the young people pre- sented the one -act comedy d1•ama "In May With June" which was much enjoyed. The following oast played their prospective parts in aa- mirable style, June Summers—Betty Best Polly Summers—Barbara Michie Este—Jeanette Sanderson Aunt Della Loring— Dorothy Wright Charlie 'Wilson,—Ross Wheeler Jimmie Jones- ,llevt Black Thn Hawkins—George McNichol Benny Jenkins—Harris Bell Much merriment was provided and laughter provoked as the plot was unravelled, Much credit is due the director E. D. Bell. The young people are to be come plimented upon the success of their efforts and the excellence of the entertainment. Denner incl 11uure:n \(,'Donald, lh;uty br'1111.1i111 dotal 11(110tos twet'e received Icsli:pini; to the ester n1 in which Iltc' dc,eased was held by 11r'tgllhors and friends_ Flower beat erg g w•el'0 t r0rge Hoy, Charles Deitnrr, Lloyd W';eid• rd 19'ic. Walk, Remount Spens sand 01 Mao llael:,1, Attcoillug the Int c..nl from a die• tattoo were Mr. ana Mrs. R. R. Work, Jean amt tele and S. Ii. teener of Tole/lei; Mr, and Mrs. J. 31. eleAtter and 111', Curd \ire, Kc'ith llnhs011 of Brampton. The die eeeed was a true Chris- tine gentleman, possessing strriillg qualities and beloved and lespertoti icy nil whit kn,,w hint. Faithful and swore in the service el the (hutch itis place will he a difficult one to fill, h nlpathy of the connlsnity is cxtrudell to the bereaved in the loss of a loving husband and brother, THE UNITED CHURCH REV. H. J. MAHONEY, B,A., B,D Minister 0 1rentr e 11 a,m Weighed in the Balanoes 3 p.m.—Sunday School . - 7 p.m.—"The Secret of Happiness'> Monday 8 p.m.—V. P, &eclat. Tuesdap, Deo. 20th— Christmas Concert The Crusade Challenges yen to advance MORRIS Mrs. W. A, Cunningham. gravel road south, is spending a couple of weeks witit her daughter, Mrs, H. G Elder of Tillsonburg, Glen Smith spent the week -end in the 3rd line and attended church. at Brawntown. Mr, and 'Ire. Frank Duncan spent Satairflity in London, Mr, and Mrs. John Cumberland of Listowel called at the home of Mrs. A. Crooks, on Sunday afternoon. Veleta Duncan visited last week with her cousin, Mrs. Ant Rattan. Wilma Bell of Teeswater was a recent visitor with Velma Duncan. THE UNITED SUNDAY SCHOOL IS HOLDING THEIR CHISTMAS ENTERTAIMe•NT TUESDAY, Ev'g DECEMBER 20th SILVRet COLLECTION ANNUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT Melville Presbyterian Church FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16th EVERYBODY WELCOME TTHEATRE SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING Melodynamlc is the word for Gene Autry Smiley Burnette The Yodelling Kid From Pine Ridge Midnight Show Sunday, Dec. 11 beginning at 12.05 MON., TUES., WED, Fay Wray Robert Armstrong Bruce Cabot King Kong The picture with plenty of thriiie and chills Next THURS., PRI., & SAT. Tex Ritter Marjorie Reynolds Tex Rides With the Boy Scouts They discover the gang that pulled a million dollar robbery COMING— ✓^ +' y .ntlt Claude Raikes Pa , g 1t1 White Benneis