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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1928-5-9, Page 1Theei Surrounding District t, ,, w VOL, 56 NO, 47 $2.00 Per anfaafnt in advance BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9. 1928 Ec S c YOU will find on our Bargain Table at least ten ar- ticles of Merchandise at exceptionally low prices. — We are not listing our prices this week as formerly but the ten articles will be priced on our Bargain Table in our store which we invite you to call and investigate before buying your Saturday Groceries. With our 15 years' experience in buying Groceries we consider we are on the ground floor as regards buy- ing and have decided to give the buying public the ad- vantages of our experience. We also specialize in Qual- ity Goods. Best of service guaranteed to our Patrons. Ice Cream Cured Meats Flour and Feed Phone 2225 r,%. ® T. 8 pe` ce ETHEL Cash or trade for Butter and Eggs at Highest market prices. BELGRAVE Geo. and Mrs, Jotdtan and Freda ivero visitors in Clinton. Orval and Airs, Graham, of Strut. fotd, visited friends hale. Miss Annie McDowell, of \Vawan• osh, has returned after visiting in Aylmer. Mrs. W, Nethery, sr., hire returned to her home in the village after spend- ing the Winter months with her daughter, Airs, Jas, McGill, of Wa- wanosh. The annual meeting of the Bel - grave Women's Institute will be held on Tuesday afternoon. May15th u t the hf Mrs. 0me o Clegg, A. paper on "The Importance of being Punctual" will be iven by(Miss g }Edith Procter. The Roll Call will , he --Payment of fees and suggestions 1 for next yen's program. All ladies of the ceeemunity are cordially in- vited to attend and a special request :.; nada members -e. l i to the ncmbers to be present I P i at this meeting. 40.044.11 Ever dv rrLi at 1 Groceries QUALITY : Choicest PRICE Lowest 9 Jain Fancy Cookies, per ]b ..23c Garden Seeds 3 for25c • -Corn Starch, per pkg 1Qc G. Bantam Corn, tin 17c Prunes, 2 tb s for 23c Tomatoes, large size tin 16c Ginger Cookies, 2 lbs for 23c Clothes Pins. 3 doe for 10c Lux, per pkg 9c Sliced Pineapple, tin ..........16c A a drew S., Y8!.+'' a i n GENERAL MERCHANT ETHEL Slew Advertleemente seetenl May display—$lug Bros. Two May spectate -1P. 1.4. Smith Play—Ethel Peesbyterinn Church Lumber, &n,--(3lbeon Snw 51111 Nudes to (lreriltore—Geo. McMillan astute Bargains for bailders—Haillday 00, Entertnlnment—Broasele United 051. V. P, eivereeny prloee—Andrew S. Bain Soft coal—John Logan Piga for sale—Ben Bollenbeek Pigs for sale—L. Bollinger Flatter lost—Phone 41x Baby ob)ekc—xtubert Tyerman Chas, and Mrs. Coupes and Jim and Mabel spent a day recently with Fred and Mts. Reid, at Vatna, Clarence and Mrs. Wade and little daughter. Dorotisy. were recent visit- ors in B'ordwich with the former's parents. Mrs. Walter Messer and children, Luis and Vernon, spent a few days with Mrs. Meeser's parents, W. H. and Mrs. Armstrong. W. M. S,—An interesting meeting of the W. Al, S. of Knox United Church was held in the echoolroonl of the church, last Thursday afternoon. Mre, (Rev.) Sophie gave a full and in- structive report of the Presbyterial helc1 at Wingliam. The Bible tread- ing was given by Mrs. Jos. Clegg and prayer was offered by Mrs. 0. B. Wilkinson Mrs. Jas. Anderson gave the chapter from the study book, "Building with India," It was in- deed interesting, as it told of cond- itions in the silk and cotton mills, also of the nnnl mines in China, Japan and India. Mrs. A. Procter closed the HENFRYN On Saturday afternoon, May 5th. the Sunday Schoch schniers of St. David's Olimed), Henfryn, name and helped Li) clean rep the church yard. They rtlade a splendid job of it, and this speaks well for the children of title church. They observed Arbor Day in double fit:41Mo, on Friday at their Public School and on Saturday at their church. 0 MORRIS Vernon Clegg, of Pontiac, Mich., spent the week -end et the parental 11nme, end also visited in Rrueeele. CARD Ob TRANRs. — We wish t0 thank our neighbors and friends for the Many acts of kind nese shown us in the illness and death of our little boy. They will always he remember- ed ROOT. AND MRS. DAVIDSON AND FAMUAP_ SCHOOL REPORT.—following is the repo) t. of S. S. No, 10, Morris, for March and Aped. Funds were exam- ined in all subjects. Those marked missed one examination. JR. IV— Jean Wheeler 78 : Glen Eektniet' 74 ; Helen Eektl:ier 72 ; Donald Robert- son 50,2 ; George Johnston 68.1. III—Clinton Irwin 74; Stewart Mc- Lennan 00.4 ; Howard Vancaanp 88 2 ; Charles ohnston 88 8 ; Ronald Vancamp 60 ; Joyce Edgar 52 ***Stanley Mustard 46. Sit. II—Rus- sel Dennis 01. ht. II—*George Ross t 08 ; Dorothy Wright 58. I—Isahell Mustard 80; Olive Edgar 85; ,Tanet Stokes 81 ; Gnldora Dennie 80 ; Ruby Dennis 50. SR. Pa.— Ileen Riley (gond). JR. PR.—Lena Mustard (ex- cellent). No, on roll 22, average at- tendance 10. Perfect attendance— Donald Robertson and Charles John- at F. Am 9 rs Commencing Wednesday, May 2nd, we offer a few Specials to stimulate business during the Seeding. Below are a few of the many argains Caftan nand Curtain Material Silks for &rase s We are carrying too heavy a stock. In order to move we will give a straight dis- count of ............ .. .20 p. c. on all Ladies' Spring Gats and Dresses A complete line still in stock and all -to clear at practically Cost. Ladies'' Cotton hose Regular 35c 4 prs. 1.00 Children's Rib Hose .......,4 prs. 1.00 Nand Toweling All Pure Linen in Light and Darla: Crash, 20 p c discount Consisting of Crepe Satins and Flat Crepes, 20 p. c. off, also 1 piece of Satin Duchess, reg, $ r.75 for 1.25 Men's Overalls and Smocks Pants and Bibs style, regular to $2.50 Clearing price 1.95 Men's Work Shirts Carrying much too heavy a stock and to reduce a straight 20 p c discount on all Men's Suits On all our new Spring lines a cut will be made of 20pc These are only a•few of the many Bargains offered for ono more, week. Give us a call and compare prices. Phone 61 Brussels F. A. HUNTER Ston. Absent for one day—George Johnston, MAita,ueET L. Blaocvx, 'Reacher, CRANBROOK Next Sunday is Mothers' Day, A special service will be held in the Presbyterian Church in memory of Mother, Special music by the choir. Everybody welcome. WROXETER G. and Mrs. Davidson hare return- ed from Oshawa. Thos. Henry and family spent Sun- day in Fleeherton. D. and Mrs. McTavish, Brussels, called on friends here, on Sunday. Fired and Mrs. Hamtly and child- ren were week -end visitoxe in Kitch- ener, Wm. and Mrs. Sanderson, Toronto, visited this week with the for•mer's father, W, H. Sanderson, Rev. Mr, McCormick, Pricevil1e, preached in the United Church, on Sunday. In the afternoon, Dr. Darby, a medical tnissionaey, of Bella Bella, B. 0., addressed the Sunday School, GREY - Master Jitn Speir, son of Harold and Mrs. Spear 12th Con., has been ser - lonely ill, during the past week. We are glad to learn that Scott Davidson, young sou of Roht, and Mrs. Davidson, 12th Gone is now on the way to recovery, Mis. Wilfred Allbright and baby have come hnrne from Listowel Mem• ()vial Hos )1 tel. The fornler's man friends are glad to see her home once More. SHnwgii —A miscellaneous shower Ivae held in honor of Harvey and Mrs, Hulley, at the home of Jnn, anld Mrs. McIntosh, of Grey. when a large num- ber of friends of the beide and groom presented them with ninny useful presents. The evening was epent in claiming and playing cards until the wee sine' hours, when they departed for their homes wishing the bride and ga'nom many happy years of -wedded life. Making a c0rreetion of this item of last week ; Many of the roads need dragging and the rote filled up. It hes cost the ratepayers ton much money to practise any foolish econ- omy. After the way gravel, clay and black musk have been mixed up to- gether with the scarifier, it will take years of r alefit management ement to get them as good as they were prior oe before the year 1027, Yours truly, A. RATEPAYER, PNEV\(ONIA PROVED FATAL.—Litet Wednesday 111nr'0ing, folic wing only tt few days' illness of pneurnnnia, Harvey Elgin, youngest sen of Rnbt, and hire. Davidson, 12th Con., passed away, aged 7 years. Besides his par- ents, he is survived by three broth is and four sisters, The funeral was held nn Friday afternoon, and Rev. 10, G. Fowler rmttlucted the service at the home and graveside. The pall - heaven ware . Jon. Perris, K. 1'yer. man, 0 Hemingway, W. Grant, W. Miller and F. Glousher, Among the relatives from a distance were : Mee. W. Davidson, of St, Catharines ; Miss Glatlye Hollenbeck, Detroit ; Jos. and Mrs. Davidson, London ; Jacob and Mrs. Hollenbeck and Mrs. Jos. David. eon, Stratford. Burial was made in Brussels cemetery. The parents have the sympathy of a large els-ele of friends in the loss of their little son. HDLDEY—BELL,—A quiet, but pret• by wedding was solemnized at the Walton manse, on April 17th, when Rev. W. J. Maines united in marriage Clarinda Irene, only daughter. of Wm, G. 13811, of Grey Twp„ and Harvey Hulley, son of Mrs, Hulley, McKillop. The young couple were assisted by Miss Edna McDonald, of Monkton, and Jno. Hulley, brother of the groom. The bride looked charming in a gown of changeable tafiebte in shades of bridal rose and gray and hat and hose to match. The bridesmaid was at- tractively gowned in pomogranale fiat crepe with shoes and hat td match. After the ceremony, the bridal party returned to the home of the bride's parents where a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. The immediate Mends of the bride and groom were in attendance, In the evening, a re- ception was held at the home of the ft :;, o .I A car is expected by the end of the month. Far- mers kindly place orders now for their supply for threshing. John Logan CHOPPING MILL St, . David's Church HENFRYfT RECTOR Rev. Maurice F. Oldham. ith Sunday after Easter - May lith MOTHERS' DAX 2 pan.— S. S. and Bible Class $ p.m,—,Evening Prayer Service, Special invitation is extended, pm4in- ulerly to Mothers, to anent! Church on this day, A Little of Every. thing and a ood laugh "Marry for Money" "The Prim Miss Perkins' Monologue Songs Readings Jolly time for all. i el. This is to be had in the Lecture Room of BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH friday Ev'g, May llth ss The Londesbere' Y. P. S. will present the program under the auspices of the Brussels Young People. This Entertainment hes been given elsewhere with great success, COME ! LOOK ! LISTEN ! Adults 25c. Children under 14, 10e. geoorn's brother, Robt. Nutley, when 75 invited friends were present and a goon time spent, The bride and groom received many useful presents and best ivishes, ETHEL E Council )net here, on Salm day, Mrs. N. Franklin has heeu on the sick list tett!) nn et tack of ninnies. .Mrs. A. P. McKee spent a few days with her patents, D. and Alis Milne. Max Raynard, Lut know, has been staying with his parents, Claris, and Ttayuartl, Mrs. Quest Dobson is home after spending a few weeks at het home in Sonthnmptnn, Miss Lillian Z. Sprague, lt, N., of New York City, is the guest of Mrs, J. T. Nichnlnnn. Job King has been assisting Di'. Me. Master with ht+ garden and other Springtnnl pn5tituee. Jos. Ames haat, been hnsy the last few days preparing a number of the gardens 1n the village. J. 0. Howlett is tackling x fete tits1511- ing touches to Dr. Meelaster's ver- andah in 1a neat painting design. Bert and Mrs, fake are moving into the house recently vacanted by Cecil and Mrs. 'internam Main street East, Angus) F,rkmier is much improved again, and has been able to be cute i,1e a little, on these stony, Spring-like days. Cecil and Airs. Brteman have moved their household effects to the farm and are living with the former's parents, Gen, and Mrs. Bateman, Mr, Hamilton, of Listowel, is work- ing in Lake's bakery, and so great is the demand for the Ethel bread that the three bakers are kept busy. Mrs, Isaac Clark is under the doct- or's care at her home Con. 8, with a serione attack of rheumatism We hope that she will soon be better again. The L. 0. L. No, 631 will hold a special tweeting, on Mouday evening, May 14th. Blue Degree will he given. All visiting brethren will be made welcome. Mrs, Jas. Bremner spent a few days in Toronto, last week, attending the fnneral of her little nephew, the late Emereon Wegg, 2 -year-old son of R. J. and Alt's. \Vegg, of Toronto. Ethel Presbyterian Church services for next Sunday are : 1 80 p. m„ Sab- bath School ; 130 p. m., preaching service, "Mothers' Day" ; 7 80 p. m., preaching service, topic, "'The Pion- eer." Rev. and Mrs. D. M. Guest attend- ed the funeral, in Monk ton, on Mon- day last, of the )ate Rev. Mt', Audel'- sou, father of Rev. Eric Anderson, of Monkton, Friends of Me. Anderson here will extend sympathy to him and family in the lose of hie father, Rev. S, R. Johnston, or stimuli, hos accepted an invitation to the Court - weight circuit of the United Church of Canada at a salary of 62,100, Air. Johnston has taken services very an- ceptrably at Ethel on several occasions, and his friends here will be glad to hear of bis promotion, We are glad that Chris, Baynard is on the way to recovery again, and if he continues to improve as he hes been during the past few days, he will soon be out nett). Nurse J. Fergus- on, of Walton, lane been in atteud- ance, and as usual, has proved to be a very efficient attendant, W. L—The meeting of the Wo- men's Institute will be held on Thurs- day afternoon, May 17th, at 2.30 o'clock, at the home of Mrs, J. Brem- ner. This will he the annual meeting when reports of the yearis woek will be read and officers elected for the coming year. We would targe all the members to be present at this meet- ing, livery person is welcome at the meetings whether metnhers m' tint, Como and help make the meetings in- teresting, and help the Insti'ttte along, B. 7, Carr is recovering from the result of an acttident which might have proven much more serines for the occupants of the oar, On Sunday, A.prii 20th, with Mrs. Carr, be was go• ing to epend the day at Wingham. Nearing their destination, Mr, Carr eptineently lost emitted of the car and it )eft the straight and narrow way, coming 1n contact with a post in the way which he had chosen, The car was somewhat badly damaged, but Mr, and Mrs. Carr ()seeped without Any real serious results. A COMEDY PLAY 'The Rag Carpet Bee' Will be presented by Brussels Talent In the TOWNSHIP HALL ETHEL friday Ev'g, May 18th Under auspices of Ladies' Aid of Presbyterian Church Cast of Characters Arent Sally Muria Mrs, R, Thomson 33)155.1 (}abbe Sirs.. Lowry Lens Gibbs Mrs. 0 Becker Mre. Bolton Mies E.Downing Laurina Payton Mre. G. Semis Mina Minnows Mra.N. Mamitton Sarah Simmons Mrs. Lo g Nanny Vreeland......... MrsR. Strsohan Mandy Vreeland Jessie Little There will slea be SOLOS—By tire. (Rey.) Barker and Mr, Lorne Eokmier. READINGS—By Mrs. R. T. Strachan and Mrs Parker. DI7ET33—By Mimes Nancy Fowler end Marguerite Logan. Program at 8 o'clock Admission 25 eta. Andrew S. Bain is preparing to op. en an up-to-date tee cream parlor in the building next to hie butcher shop, This is something tbnt is needed in our village, and the public, no doubt, will appreciatert vet very much. Miss Lamont, Yield Representstiv or the Women's Missionary Society will address the joint W. 51. 5. of i th el and Crania cak Presbyterial Churches, on Friday. May I8;b, at 230 p. ut. All women interested in missions ate invited. The Sunday evening pt'eeehing ser. vices at the Preatryterian Church will cnmmeuee at 12 bel, next Sunday ev- ening ate 7 30 n eleek. The 0,1, ieter will begin a special eel les of 0e1111005 on "Resenn Light. et History." A ecrdiltl i),vitlttteu, is extended to ev. erybody to attend these service:). Mark down the date of the comedy play,'The Reg Carpet Hee," n 111, 11 ) I Will he 1 1 e enl,.l by Brussel" tnl -111 111 the low ',ship Hall here on Friday evening, flay 1811,, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid of the Plesbyteriaals church, Soln., readings, duets, etc., will ale() be rendered. Don't miss it. The regular meeting of the Ethel United Church \irorneu'e llissionru'y Society and Lodi'.' Aid was 11,10 at the home of Aar+. 1(W, Amen, with a very g.md attendance. Plans were made fun the annual garden party to he held sr•rue time in June. The date will be auu(1nnWed later and the pro- g1aua ad vet Heed in detail. HP sure and count on attending this garden patty, as it is planned to snake it big- ger and better than ever. Next Sunday (Mothers' Day) will be anittahly observed i11 the United Clairol) here, when a special servine will be held at the regular hour, 7 30 p. m. Special music will be provided by a mothers' choir, and a suitable message will be given by the pastor. A baptism service will also be held. Evervhody is welcome. It is Olen "Go To Sunday Schnol Day," and ev- eryone la urged to be present at the regular session at 2 p, m. J. L. KERR. I'roArietor Personal Paragraphs 1 . Roe has been laid up with an attackAlexof grippe, W, A, Grewa' was to Listowel visit- or, cm Thursday last., Airs. Wm, Jackson, of Blyth, w105 a' visitor in town, last week. W, and Mrs, Oriel:, if Seaforth, were visitors in town, nn Sunday. Alex, Smith, John street, has been. very !ll and under the doctor's care, Jen. Schoenhaic, of Clinton, gave TEE POST a Call, last Friday morning. Fred Hunter and M, Hansen were visitors in London, on ThnrSday after - 1100n. B, J. and Mrs. Scott and Miss Jean, of London, were weekend visitors in town, R. Harris, of Toronto, spent the weekend with his daughter, Mrs. IJ, AJeTavieh, Mrs. {V. Bell has beets muter the doctor's care, but we hope that she Will soon be herself again, Miss Penfnld was off duty for a day oe so, owing to the cold. Mr. Roble conducted her room along with ]lie, Harry and Mts. Kirkby and. Miss Elizabeth, of London, were week -end visitors with Joe. and Mrs, QUetin. Peter Scutt has been under the- doctor's cafe, for the past few days. His old friends hope to see hint about 11510111 soon. {Ve ane glad to report that Mrs. Parr and 'Mise Bertha Parr are ilex able to sit rep vete) their ra cent illness with the flu. Nelsen and '11)s. N;nlinlsnn and fam- ily from mete Moth, "pent Blinday in town wit h their aid friends, Jae, and Mee. W!Ilblmsen, Kinnat dine Review . R, porter, last week : ie\L-s. (Rev ) Bat ker el) oil ov- ee1 the Ceek•ard !pre with b her par- ents, Thos and Mrs, Pull' c•lt," Aire. {Vultet S. Scottut derwent an 1 opeee:len fur app01ltiieit1•.. r'1) Tues- day. \Ve are glad in h1tu• that She IS dn;ng as well 51" run be •seneeted. The Sri oes Trete , i,.1 1,,-.1)..! A etier• Lean, °lire 'kW ,1, ;versle Pry •red 1' Pae \Vrieht, of 1(':nrardlno, 91•-rtr San - clay with Ree. tont Mee, A, W. Bark - P1'. Ih• (emcee, ,.f Femme. Pen" lirt•P, nn F. id,av to eonc1117.1- the p..1,t1i,11 111) S. Carter. 11r. (arLc) was 1.persted on fur gal, -1 nnss 11)1)1 500'1,01.•11 is, 15110 is p1 nett eieg nieely, has many friends 10)1 01011 rn lona,,. 11'ss 1 a 1 1 ) c Daci ri. rn, - win, hno, been valuing tui red, l,, and had tel)n n P(I Lr) town rn .1)ter.d the fnr,P.•„t of her r1PnhPt^. err.” tak,1' sedderlo- il5 with 9:teen:en:A last Ftidev t cl:', 11, 0 1s under 1'111ee'e ear -11P t. .letter as wall as eat) he . xperiI •i, 1• a aro glad to learn, S MONCRIEFF Wm. Mann, who has been quite ill and under the doctor's care, is im- proving Mee. Marshall Harrison has moved into the village. Her son, William, has moved to tite old homestead, and Forest and Mrs. McKay have moved to Wm, Harrison's farm. ATWOOD. Rev. M. F, Oldham and H. Ander. sou, of Atwnnd, Walled nu friends in Brussels and vicinity, on Wednesday afternoon of last week. 4.0 WALTON Wesley Clark! of Stratford, spent the week end with his parents, Thos. and Mrs. Clark. Miss Janet Clark ,who has been engaged in the millinery in Toronto has returned home. Leo and Mrs. Watt, of Harlock, spent Sunday with George and Mrs. McTaggart, Walton. Mrs. Colin Fing]and is spending a few days with her parents Joseph and Mrs. Johnston at Blyth. ' Charles and Mrs. Robinson and two daughters, of Goderich, spent I Sunday at the home of Mrs. William Neal. The farmers are getting well on with their seeding around these parts. The rain on Saturday some- what halted the rush on the land, Quito a number from Walton and vicinity attended the "Sod Buster's" dance that was held in the G. W... V. A., Hall in Seaforth on Friday eve. Willianingm McAllister, of Port Huron is at present visiting his sister, Mrs. John Ritchie of the 17th con., of Grey township. John Fulton who has been very poorly for the past week is some what improved. Although nearing his hundredth birthday, Mr. Fulton has been very Active until lately. Quite a large number of the mem- bers of the Young People's Society of Duif's *United church journeyed to Brussels on Sunday evening to hear Dr. Darby lecture and show a Jorge. number of l.ntr-rn s'ide, on the gr.•at mis:ionIrv, work that the doctor is doing in British Columbia. HULLETT James Leiper has purchase:l the Imported Clydesdale Stallion "Nut - betty" from Wm. Jacob, of Strat- ford. This horse is a real type of a Clydesdale horse. He is a son 04 the famous Dunmire Foot print. He was a winner at Guelph in 1926 and his stock has been winning at Strat- ford, Mitchell and Seaforth. This is one of the best bred horses that ever . crossed the ocean. He is a black roan in color, white stripe on face and white legs, weighs agout 1850 lb s with the best of feet, legs and past- erns. Enrolled in form A. 1. W. H. Weymouth, the oldest Or- angeman fn Hulled Township, died on Sunday at the residence of his son, Charles, at the age of 91. Mr. Weymouth was born in South Devon- shire. England, on June, 7, 1835. His parents died in./that country and at the age of 16 he came to Canada with a friend of the family and set- tled down near Rice Lake, where he went to work on a farm. After sev- eral years he moved to Cobourg and took nn, fanning for himself, While there he erected several buildings, including houses and barns, which in those days were trade of logs Land lumber ,brick, being scarce. His ocean trip from England was made on a sailing vessel and took two months. While. in Cobourg he join- ed the Orange Order and received all the degrees, being worshipful master from 1883 until 1885. in 1880 be married ' Ann Manning, of North Devonshire, who Caine to Canada soon after he did. In polities be was staunch Conservative and in relig- ion an Anglican. Funeral arrange- ments have not yet been completed. BRUSSELS COUNCIL The regular monthly meeting of the Council was held on Monday, evening. Reeve Baeker was in chair and all Councillors present. On motion of Councillors Hewit'b and Little the Minutes of last meet• ing, as read, were adopted,. On motion of Councillors Bowman and Willis the following accounts were ordered paid: J. T. Ross, soda p 1.50' Tos. Wilton, Assessor 76.00' eTno, Meadows street 5.00 G. McDowell, eatery . , . , .. , 75,00 Street lighting, April 135.25 Lighting Town Hall . .. 1:50 I0. Henderson ,filling well, , 2.00. C, R. Henderson, teaming . 40.00 The Assessment Roil was returned and Court of Revision will be held on June 4th, •Coiutoil adjounied,