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The Brussels Post, 1920-12-2, Page 1VOL. 4g NO, 23 $2.00 per annum In advance II R USSE-7 S, ONTA RIO. :TH URSDM Y. DECEMBER 2. Ig2o 'Y, H■ .KERR; Fropri nr 1 A Sure Yii3d0 .s�• r .s E..:'�stD Stocks and bonds or real estato may depre- ciate in value, but a Savings De posit, even if not added to by fresh depOsitt, will alwayo increase. Open a Savings Account to -day in tin i 1-1 E BANK OF NOVA SCUM Pnidup Capitol $ 0,700,000 Reserve - - 18,000,CGO Resources - 230,009,000 F. H. Gilroy, Manager, BRUSSELS New Aduartisenients i Oysters -W. Bell. Out Price Sale -R. W. Ferguson. Auction Sale -Peter Rutledge. Auotion Sale -Jos. Amos. Yarn for sale -Walton Red Cross. Big Reduction -Mian Inman. Meeting -Walton Formers' Club. Granary Sala -W. J. McCracken. Public School Arlthmeties-Sas, Fox, Deloo•Light-H, p, Darroch, Fordaon Trnotnrs-D. M. Scott. Notice to Oi editors -hire. Nicholson eetnte. Early Holiday Shoppers -F. R. Smith, Weekly Store News -Jas. Fox. Nemo Corsets -A. Strachan, For sole -R O. Campbell, For sole -J. T. Wood. Rabbits for nate-Jaok Hods, Mistrirt Oran brook Mrs. Peter illeDonald has not been as well as neral during the past few weeks but we wish her speedy im• prnvemenl, - Walton - Farmers' - Club A 111E1ti'ING of Walton Fer- ment' iilub ar-mers'tllub will be held me Saturday afternoon of thio week, at 2 30 o'clock, in the A. 0. U.. W. Hall, for the par pose of electing delegates to the Annual Onnvontinn at Toren to, 'December 1417. A full attendance desired. W. J. SHOttTRIi;ED, A. MaGAVIN, .Sec.-Treas. Pres. Alts, John Wilson and children are visiting with felencle ib Listowel and vininity this week. Urnblook anti locality ai y e du tvoii for the Upper Oanada l aBible Hoe' r lel and thin year ver hi u. lonano rt Y nx y tion, Jno. J. Seltnook was the Ool Ie t Our instead of Jo, Bray, andt th- ecel the flus sum of Ik42 00, Amount was $19 00 last gear and $37,00 the year before, Thie year is high water mark. Meteets ueenaL,-Wednesday of last week Robert Gordon and Miss L'auuy Alco , both of the 1141 Con. ofGre township, wore united in marriuge ut the manse by Rev. Mr. Kennedy, Theyr y have taken up residence on the groom's farm, sonde of Oranbrook, and have the good wishes of a wide circle of relatives and friends' for a long and happy 'life. Wroxeter Mts. A McLean and son, Kenneth, are gnesta of relatives in Kitchener. Mrs. Jim. Hart ie, of this village and Wm. Moore, of Flint, Mich:, but a former resident here, were quietly married in London last Friday. Tuey will teaide in Flint, Mich. The regular monthly meeting of the Woolen's Institute was held it, Mrs. Pope's rooms Saturday afternoon. After the business was concluded a Inimical program was enjoyed, which was followed later by a tea served by the executive of the Society. $10 00 was granted by the Society Lp the Huron Coanty Children's Sheller at Goderich, In future the meetings will be held the first Tuesday of every urnilh. MRS R, MONTGOMERY'S SODDEN DEMISE, -The subject of this uotlue dropped dead on Tuesday of last week, at the home of her claughtee, Mee. Roy Meliersie, Turnberry township, with whom she had gone to spend the day. As she had apparently been in gond health her. death Oornee with tragic suddenness to hont fancily and te- lali vee, kite. h'I nn t other was 80 year's of age, and her maiden nom n was Suranna Gallaher. She was a danghter of the late 81r. and Mrs. Gallaher, of Howick, where she spent all her life. After her marriage she resided on a farm a mile last of Wroxeter until 2 years ago when she and her husband retired settling in Wt oxeter. She was a kind neighbor, a devoted mother and deep sympathy is expressed for the family in their bereavement, She le survived by a daughter, Mrs. R. McKersie and a PUBLIC SOKOOL. Arithmetics + Itvtsh to state that We (i have !hie week received +.�. a large supply of the New Public School Ar- +1' illtmetiut. JAS. FOX, Urit6lit et. 'Stationer i' '1+++'lee • eetet•}••t•k8+,ph..? i••P•9+,hd•i•+•t••N son, Dr, R. R. Montgomery, Califor- nia There are slso 2 brothers, \Vim and Albert, and (3 sisters, Miss Ada Gallaher, Mrs, F, Kitchen, Mea. 3. RamW Rainer, roxeter ; Mrs, Goodfellow, Toronto, and Mrs, Edward Bryans and Mrs. Alex. llryans, Brussels. SIr. Montgomery passed away a year and a half ago, In order that De. Mont- gomery might be present the funeral was delayed until Monday afternoon, when a service took place in the Salem Method ist church, of which deceas- ed was a Member 40 years ago. In- terment took place in Wroxeter ceme- tery, Rev, Mr. Lyntburnee officiat- ing, Grey A Christmas nee entertainment will be held iu the school house of S. S, No, 2 Grey, known as the Turn- bull school, 15th Con. on December 20th. Mise Viola McLeod is the teacher. +44-144-444.1444.1.1.4-1-44-1,44+44+ + Christmas Concert ! + U.S.S. No ■ 16 Howick °& Grey+ ,'1e Friday ev'g, December 17 + Excellent program will be given. 1 Admission 25 3/.35 cents, + Z. 4. THE MERCHANT ' The banking requirements of merchants . will receive full con- sideration by the officers of this Bank. Arrange to open a current account and every banking facility is assured. SBA THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE PAID-UP CAPITAL ` - $15,000,000 RESERVE FUND - $15,000,000 WALTON BRANCH, J. M. McMillan, Manager. •+ rNe••••••r,4Vtvd4h9••64.A0t1•••0®ii•lal0o'•sesmae4e44,04.4044.444440440 arvrsaew O •r • •r • emiximiwwitursainiminginummysism Nem • • • • • 0 • •• T FLATNI1bACi( 3 142 299 IpwTOp. Price $4.00 INZMUtgatiglia arsets Flow in Stock • • • -,/. •.44.4 t 44.44• t9.A4. 9A9+4f 0O , ^ a a'44 t••••*O• i Heti••s sy -� a i • **••••••••.****** No. 499 • Price $4.50 311, gtf,REouclne Price$5.50 SEl-RSSeDBCING .S6t F= Rvtca 22 ,N6 Price $6.50 The above Four Lines are good and very popular-. Try a pair of Nemo, A. S e 4 4 4. to e s 0 d • ••a i • s a e e + a e d a • • • • e •••••• a We ars earry to hear of We. M. Mo- Vetfie's eeuous iilues+ but hope elle will sant) he fully rest .rad, Turn ball Bonk 1F C u are ex. htItb ots t at eel , � x.. t b .rn 1 tt.,r ,: air tbie weee 9,1111 er t er'1 rule les of .•nolo, nurnol• h a u th.11 ILI, la ,Titv n who , made good a drtsb I tsi yeas, will be in the field far a Neat at the Connell 13nerd this year, Juin Alooek and Robert and Aire, Gordon attended the graduating ex• ercisee of the !unties at Stretford hospital last Monday. itdativee were in the class. Monday, December 20, an Enter- tainment will be held in the School house 5, S. No, 4, Grey. 'Teacher is 1.. Greer, A good piograrrh of bout lnertl and outside talent: is assur'tal. Ad- mittance 25 and 15 cents, CARD of THANKS -I wish to tender my Granite to atunierons friends fur words alai letters of eyrupathy,, rela- tive to the passing away or my slater, Mrs. H. Cunningham. They ware very mush appreciated. Yours hroly, MRs. CHAS, H. K.N1usi'r Auction Sales of Faun Stock, im. elements, &o. are announced by Joseph Ames, 3rd Con., for 'Thursday, Dec. 9tb, and D. Thomson, 2nel Ooh , will hold his sale a week later, 10Th Met. Both will be without reserve ae farms have been sold. H Brussels, will be the AuctrnF;neer,. Scott, MISS ISA RITMFII15 Dia'trt1ASED.-A wire was received nil 'rbuesday of last week by Jim, S, Ritchie, !title Onn., stating that his youngest sister, Miss Isa, daughter or Peter aid the late Mrs, Ritchie, formerly of Grey town- ship and 1lruesele, had passed away at the Roeetown (Sask.) hospital, fol. lowing an operation to remove abscess on the brain. She was a bright Gr!cery dale , Stock U r Win p for ter We invite you to notice _ this your Table Supply lionse. Here are a fete of our lines and prices :- Pork and Beans 15 Shredded Wh't 15 Tomatoes 37 Forest City Corn 17 Seeking Pow - Peas 17 det, qt. size 40 Raisins. all Forest City kinds 80 13.tking Pow- Cnrrants, hest der, pt. size 30 new fruits 25 Peels, all kinds 00 Honey, ib. 30 Icing Sugar. 20 White Beetle 10 Oatmeal, 4felt,. 25 Best Black Tea (30 Rolle,) Wheal 8 Best Japan Tea 00 Shel'd Walnuts 80 Maple L •af Sal- " Abut -Inds 80 mon, Rest red 50 Palley Biscuits 85 Maple Leaf Sal- Strow hertyJam mon, it- tin 80 4 let, pail 1 00 Sea Pi tile Red l'..lhp•er ,t0 `salmon -- 40 drape Nuts 18 Rine, 2 lbs. 25 Cornet, :41h, 80 'Papiaen, 21bs. 26 Chicon, if !b. 15 Soup, all kinds 111 S.tgo. 2 chs. 25 Syrup, 5 Ib pail 00 Cheese 85 Syrup, 21b pail 25 Dates, fru.;h 20 Syrup, 10 " 1 00 Sugar, 81b. 1 00 ;Essences 10 teddy's lalatohes 10 Jelly Powder 12 Poulain Snnp Ammonia Pow. 10 12 pkgo 20 Lnx, 2 for 25 Pigs 10 Calf Meal $1 50 New Confectionery of all Kinds Christmas fruits, &e. Reduced Prices on Dishes ROYAL PER HOUSEHOLD $8,50 100 FLOUR LBS. Feed Corn at Rig -ht Prices Leave ns or 'phone your Ohristmas order, It will be a pleasure to serve you. Phone 43 �v. J. McCracken e BA AA s. o e Cr sto 0e e ®aturday, December 4 a 0 e IN LECTURE 11.0021 0 01:r 0HUROti 0 RI !-. sl THERE will be offered fur q ,; Rale a nhnice lot of gnnds 0 at very reasonable price., rA is consisting of Bones Dresses and w 0 U,tdelwear fn, I+adice, Ohild- p P ren'S Clothing and Underwear 0 4 for both Bays and Girls ; Ftal.ey ay e Goods, fTcint-sonde limiting, $w. 0 0 Lunch Served from 8 to 7 M Boothe for sale of Borne -matte pp o 0000y. p ern Good place to get your Xtnns 0 a Presents at this Bazatar, H Oonte along and soen•a Bargains et • it lass then cost of material at reg- e eliar present Itches.3 EDoors open at 2.3o p. m. L A e tt a e e Methodist Church E„THE II Ondor A"spicoa of 7• Ladle.' Aid i9110009411Htiel0t 010btBi@til00.0 Ieb •td..T'a•.i+.l•.l+,1,4-1-.1.1"1+t'•t•*+h++$$*.i,.(. Morrie township. !lir. and Tiers. 'oe Atidereon'e many friends extend ,i, hearty congratulations and beet *ahem for a1n � and harry r rnddP d •r + + Reduction 125 p .Ijiscount •i i• i - T 4. .0. we have only a limited + supply those cowing first • will get the best choice.1' r _� i• •1• •In �E man Phone 26x + + 04..1-44.4.444,4-4.+4.44-44-1-4,5-44++++ N order to clear out the balance of our Winter Stock we will Belt all nor Trimmed and Uutritnmed Tiote at a Rednetion of 25 per rent. cheery person and was dearly loved by the members of the home circle and many outside the home who sympath- ise with bereaved. Moncrieff Miss Ina McKay and Forrest have gone to Stratford to visit friends. Miss Mae Inglis hes left for Toronto wlteresh hasar. eoP aiP(1. a gond position, g Mies Belle Meet, of Silver Corners, is spending a few days with friends in Bi•Iteaels. Miss Belle Inglis has returned home after a pleasant visit with telatives in Toronto and Ihwiltou. Monday evening the friends and neighbors of Juo. and hire. Ruttier. ford gathered at their home and spent a social time with them before their removal to their new home in At- wood, We wish then eornfor•t and happiness in their new home. • Morris Wtn. Bird, 7th line, hay had a se- vere attack of pneumonia. Miss Lola Stelae, of Oraubrook, spent the week eud with Joel and Mrs, Sellers. Last week Alex. and Mrs. Russell moved to the Parish farm, 70 line, which they purchased. They are hit, proving the place. A Ohristmes 'free and Entertain- rnent will be held in. the Ebenezer Chen eh, Browntown, on Wednesday evening, Dec, 22nd. Further an- uonucewent later, • Roy and Mis, McDonald and son, Kenneth, of Brigden, were here for a short visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. McDonald is a daughter of Henry and bars. Jackson, 8th line. We are savvy to hear that Robert Bird, 7th line, is laid up with a light attack of smallpox but we hope he will soon be fully sestoeed. In the meantime the Board of Health has safeguarded the comuhuuity by plan- ing the Bird theme in quarantine, • ANDPiRaotr-\1'HEELtn-A quiet but pretty wedding teas solemnized on Thnrsdny afternoon November 25th, at 2 o'eloek, at, the Methodist Patsou- age, SVinghairt, when Myrtle A„ youngest daughter of Mrs. Chas. Wheeler, Morris, was waled in the holy bonds of matrimony with John Anderson, son of Jas. and Mrs. Ander- son, 8th lite, efoi rio, Rev. Mr• Arm strong, paster of the Methodist church Win h m officiating. Bride looking handsome in a dress of taupe silk With silk Georgette blouse. The happy eoupte left on the 3 o'clock O, P. R. tram for Toronto and other points East, bride travelling 10 navy blue dress with taupe coat and hat to motel). On their retort)Mr, and Mrs. Anderson will take up their residence on the groom's Rue farm, 5th line, einema Patrons! WHETHER you are a reg- ular orjust an occasional attendant yon would be interested to learn all Rived, the staging and production of your favorite Film. Brussels Public Lib rary has on its shelves s Book thatfoes a weederfnt scooset ot tit, production of Motion Pictures, It 1s benutttally Il- lnstrnted. Ask the Librarian about it. How Much greater would brryour en• joyment of Travel Films if you prepay - ea yourself for them by readies titmice of Travel-Bnoltathat give 7011 an in - Minato insight into the liven and (Ina - tonne of the people. Snots hooks as t China of Today in DarkootttiAft'iannd of the East Voyagers' Tales Our sholvea °obtain many others, aelt bolo* thein to make a seteotion. 5i. M. and lire, 4+strait, from the 1,Vet tl war, r, r 1 ul r•r e .gyral nn l,n t p 1 n h ,r Ode Ioeati1y, have gone to Winnipeg, whete they may put in the Doming Winter, They visited a1: Buffalo, N. Y., euroute with the family of .1. H. Crocker•, formerly of Brussels, hors, Cal ilf and Mrs. Crocker are 5islen0. Two schoolboys while tetnruiug to their homes nes un the 4th lino espyed a pretty little black animal and assayed to Jut su capture it, The p ! ed rain into a hole in the ground trial Lho lads got busy intent on imakiug a capture. Before this was a reality the buys dis- covered that this animal's last name was Skunk. The air and their cloth- ing was redolent with a very loud per- fume. Jamestown R'iins hlor%nee Eekmietr hoe recently been the recipient of a "Oertiflrate of Honor," from the Agricultural col- lege, Guelph, for being the highest winner of prizes of the 4 schools show- ing at the Bluevale Fair this year. Walton TARN von SAts,-Welton Red Ocoee Soeist hits a gnnntity of Mht gray yarn on ]rand which is offered for sale at MOO per pound. Yarn may be had at the home of Mrs. John Watt. Financial proceeds of tate recent Fowl Supper in the Methodist church realized about $185.00. Rev. R. A. Lundy was at Belgrave last week in connection with his duties as Moderator of the Presbyteri- an eongregtttiou. Ernest and Mrs. Ruzell and daugh- ter, Clinton, and Mts. AllauAdams, of Brussels, were visitors with H. J. and Mrs, Manning. Saturday afternoon of thin week at 2.80 o'clock, a meeting of *Walton . Farmers' (,Innn vett ' 1 • t held to elect D la at s to Amulet e g r A t n l Ptnvllirlai Con- vention sr Thrown, See advt. in annthrt eolntnt. St,Genn ge's crunch Guild and W. 2 ill lbold their annual Bazaar in the A. 0, UMW. Hall Wednesday, Dec, 15. Fancy work in wide range will be offered for sale also Home made baking aridIce Cream, Lunch served from 4 tor 7 o'clock, See bills for further particulars, Regular meeting of Walton Wo- men's Instiyule will be head at the home of Mrs. Alex, Gardiner, Wed- nesday, Dec. 8 h, at 3 p. tn. !aha, J. J. McGavin will have the follnhting topic "Iufl,weee „f haute environ- ment on nut; iii .0 under 2 heads. Hygiene and sanitation of house and outbuildinge." Ethel RAnnrrs Von SALtt.-Btaok Siberians, Bel gime, also other kinds. Apply to JACK HALLy, Ethel. b eve Aladdin Loops for sale. Apply to Quest Dobson, Phone 8515 Ethel. COAL Heater for sale. Apply to Phone 502 JOHN seats L, Ethel. COttFORTAALe brick house for sale, with far nape, kitchen and woodebed, hard and soft water, stable, Mo., situated on Main street Ethel, For particulars Phone 22£5 or 150 Braeeets Central. Miss Muriel Halls is hotne over the week end. Wedding bells may ring in this lo- cality soon, - Bazaar Saturday afternoon of this week, opening its 230 o'clock. See advt. Cecil Bateman, Willie Mitchell and Quest Dobson epent Sunday at At. "Mit'. McGee, of Winghatn, has been visiting Mrs. Juo. King doting the past week. George Cole and Percy Stephenson are borne for the Winter. Glad to see them hack. Duff's church An uiversarvltvill be held Sunday Dec. 19th with Concert Monday Dee. 20th. Thursday Mrs.'John Mitchell, Grey, will remov e to Listowel where e she has purchased a house. Mrs. Spero has returned to her home in Prescott after her visit to her brother, D. W. Dunbar, A number of the Ethel young people took in the Picture Show in Brussels on Saturday night. H. W. Love has not been as well as usual this past week we are sorry to state. We hope he will soon have his usual health once more. 4Vtiting from Pasqua, Sask., Mrs. M, S. Stemmer) says :-We are having a very fine Winter.. Crops were good trotted here the past harvest, Thursday Deo. 9t1) Epworth League will be in charge of the Literary and Social Committee. Ae the contest is now oh come out and boost with your preseuoe, J. Rn J.ohtston, Toronto, gave an excellent sermon on the subject of Missions last Sunday evening, A choice duet was rendered by Misses Myrtle McKee and Ruby Cleaver. Plans are under way for converting the property left vacant by the re- moval of the blacksmith shop into an open air skating rink. It le a good idea and we hope it will materialize. Last Thursday Epworth League was in charge of the Missionary Dept. program. There was a Site attend- ance of 57. This Thursday there will *here alanang'1'terse, n 'lecture on "A trip up the Russel Dilworth, from Erskine, AI- berta, took his father and mother by surprise en Thursday of last week. He came to Toronto with 8 care of Western cattle artd took a run to Iltime! for a 10 days' visit, He looks real even and the only trouble is his stay is too short. Friday evening a bnsit,ese meeting of the Community Club was held in the Township Hall when a debate was planned for Dec. 10th, on the subject ',Resolved that goodroads are of more benefit to a country than„tail. roads." The leaders arc John Pear, son and A. 11, McDonald, 'FAMILY, hf f TI U BRUSSELS Program Saturday : Eilein Hammerstein IN "greater Than Fame' Monday Japanese Picture "len' Aoki" Tokio Siren Comedy with both Shows V9i■ C. Smith, F. Browne Manager. Prop. Cecil Bateman has purcbased a new driver from Chas. Barmaid and we are sure Cecil will make good use of it. Mrs. Ohne. Knight, of Varna, was here visiting relatives and friends. The late Mrs, H. Cunningham was heti sister, A vote will soon be taken on the subject of the proposed lighting sys- tem for the town, w nn Tan. 8th when all property owners will have he (honer) either to honer, the town or give it a set -back, Belgrave East Wawanosh Council will meet on the 15th inst. and nomination will held on Dec. 27th. Rev. 3. K. Forster, Watford, will preach in Belgrave Presbyterian church and at Calvin next Sunday. Rev. Mr, Jones, a student, supplied last Sabbath to the pleasure of the congregations. Rich. and Mrs. Procter and sou are at Toronto this week. The former will attend the Independent Rural - Tolephotte Convention and the big Conservative gathering. He is a member of the Directorate of Brus- sels, Grey 3t Morris Telephone Com- pany. st Tuesday a union gathering of the Presbyterian congregations of Belgrave and Calvin was held here, with Rev. R. A. Lundy, Walton, as interim Moderator. After freely discussing the situation of the present vacancy it was agreed they were not ready to call but will take the next 5 Sundays to hear applicants, a temple of whom have already been here. It is expected, in all probability, a choice will then be made so as to effect an early settlement. Fire at 0. Ewan's Shops Monday night about 12 o'clock the fire bell woke up our resideuts as flee was discovered in the Ewan block or buildings and had attained consider- able headway in the South Easterly paint room when observed by Grant Fraser. Soon the fire engine was got out and ready hands began re- moving the stock and plant from the building. Thanks to a calm night, the fact of brick walls and good work by the Brigade the devouring element was confined to the department ib commenced in downstairs n e toits show room and blacksmith shop. How fire start- ed ie a mystery as Mr. Ewan says there was no stove in that locality, Insurance may possibly provide for the rebuilding and necessary -repairs lana this work will proceed at once if weather permits. Itis hoped they will be able to get roof on the burned portion. The destruction of the block would have been a very serious loss to the proprietor and made an undesired blank at that corner, Mr. ]lwan wishes to heartily thank the Brigade and a host of willing workers who labored so industriously •to save his property. The public sympathise with him in his lase. Chu Oblmoa Sabbath last:Rev. Mr. Mann took as his themes "The Coequer.ng Christ" and "Abiding in Christ,' The fine sum of $036,00 was contrib- uted by Melville cougregatiou:last Sun- day toward the Chinese Famine suffer- ers. The amount may be increased, On Sabbath, Dee, cath Rev. S. W. Fallis, the Book Steward, of the Metho- dist church ot Canada, will occupy the, pulpit of Brussels Methodist. church' Nits will be hie first visit. On the fol. !owlet) Sabbath, zeth inst., Rev. (Capt.) E, W. Edward, M. A., Seaforth, will preach Auttiversary sermons here, Cowl Sapper, with interesting program, will take place Monday eveuiag following, Last Sunday morning a flue soulful Missionary address was given in the, Methodist church by Mr. jo)tnttnt, a Toronto layman, Who devotes much of his time to Christian service, His visit wag much Appreciated and will do good. Mr, joltnston is a good speaker and spoke with splendid effect, He was on Ethel circuit for afternoon attd evening. At the eveuiag service, following a Short song setvice 3 brief Missionary addresses wore giVed by W. 1.1, Kerr, F.. 11, Gilroy and 1. T, Wood -Minute tnen-Male Septette sang 2 numbers,