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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1924-2-13, Page 1VOL. 52 NO. 3 4 902,Oo ee annum tin advance BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13. 1924. Careful andromp[ handlin of his collections, p de endall credit information, a synwathetic understanding ofis requirements , and ample resources for the demands of his business are services a business man has a rift to expect from his bank . The Bank of Nova Scotia can and does meet these expectations. Discuss your needs and problems with the nearest manager. THE Banka ;a f Nova Scotia ESTABLISHED 1832 Paid-up Capital $ 10,000,000 Reserve - 19,000,000 Total Assails - 210,000,000 G. A. MOWAT, Manager, Brussels 28-E pistritt ffebas Henfryn Andrew and' Mre. Hamilton and daughter, Irene, are away on a; two months' trip to Florida, Don't forget the Auction Sale of thoro' bred horses, cattle, &e., at Thos. Kerr'°, Friday afternoon of next weak. The list may be read in anoth- T. n^.immm Ethel There's a hint there may be a wed- ding before long, Township daddies were in session here last, Monday. Quite a crowd in town Monday. It was Council meeting day, There was a bread war on here and there was some price slashing. B. F. Carr is somewhat improved in health and is attending to business. Concert Thursday evening of this week. It will be a cracker -jack. Don't miss it by any means. A new cement garage will be built by garage man, Mr. Deejardine,lon the Nutter Geo. Mitchell lot. Some of the gravel le hauled now. Methodist Church ETHEL CIRCUIT Regular services will be conduct- ed next Sunday as follows ROE'S 10.30 a. m. UNION 2.3o p. m. ETHEL - 7.00 p. m. Sacrament Will be administered in TJnion Church following the afternoon eervwe, 1 the auspices of the Women's Institute. 2i house of program. The young people of this locality are invited to attend a District Insti- toto to be held in the Methodist ehurch Brussels on Thursday, Feb, 28th, There will be an afternoon end everting seesiun and an interesting program, Mre, Nicholeon's condition of health is better but she is not o k, yet. Dont forget the Novelty Concert Thursday evening by the Trustees of tate Methodist church. It will be a rare one. No sorvice last Sunday afternoon in the Presbyterian church on account of the storm. The Methodists held forth at night. Rev. S. W. Hann, J. M. Slemmon, Wilfred Bisbee and the Ethel League are on the program at the District institute to be held in Brussels bletho- tjist church Thursday, 28th ins[. "The Colonel's Maid" will be play. ed at Molesworth Friday evening of this week, by Wroxeter talent, under i Seed Corn —and -- Clover Seed Leave your order for Seed Corn and Glover Seeds at Brussels farmers' Club STORE r HogsShipped pPed Every Saturday. No in- spection fee deducted. We pay the same price as the other fellow, D. M. MAcTAVISH MANAGER Novelty Concert By the Trustee Board of Ethel Methodist Church Township Hall R- Ethel Thursday, February 14th Novelty Band consisting of 20 Instruments Instrumental and Vocal Music Pantonine Recitations Reminiscences, &c. Readings Conte early and secure a seat as this is the fleet Concert of ite kind ever put on in the Province. Adults 25c ; Children 150 Doors open at 7.39 J Molesworth CoLoNeL's MAID,—Friday evening of this week the Wroxeter Dramatic Co„ will present the play "A Colonel's Maid" in the Hall here, under auepices of Molesworth Women's Institute. The talent is Al and will give a most enjoyable evening. See the adv[, in another column, Frank Bradford, a brother of Arthur;Bradford, and resident of the neighborhood for the past 3 years, left Wednesday of last week enroute for St. John, where he took S. S. Mont - calm on February 8th., for England, to visit for 3 months with his brothers and sisters, at Great Shelford and Bottiehnrn, Cambridgeshire, itugland; also at London and Liverpool. A vote of the congregation of Moles- worth Presbyterian church was taken; on the question of the congregation uniting with that of Ethel. The vote, as explained by Rev. Mr. Antos, was neither a binding nor a final one.; but was token as a guiding one to the committee, which had been appointed to attend Presbytery. Result of the voting was 32 in favor and 24 oppos- ed. A number did not vote at all. Wroxeter J, R. Gibson had a new piano plac- ed in his home recently. Fred. Westlake was in Goderich last week serving on the Jury. Jno. Hupfer'has disposed of his farm in Howick to Hugh Edgar. Fred. Westlake and family have moved to Brussels where they will re- side. See the advt., Tenders Wanted, in connection with the Electric Light plant. Harry Smith has returned from Hespeler, where he spent several months, Elston Cardiff and daughter, Brus- sels, visited relatives in the village Saturday. Mies Margaret McTavish left for Toronto on Wednesday where she has accepted a position. Wm. Hayes, who has been employ- ed in the vicinity of Simco° for [some time, is visiting at his home here. Robert Rolston returned from Tor- onto with his bride last week and has taken rooms in the Grand Central block. Wroxeter town hockey team de- feated Brussels in the rink here on Wednesday by a score of 7-4, but were not so successful when they visit- ed Fordwich Friday where the home team was victorious„ the score being 6-2, Walton Annual meeting of the Presbyterian church was held Wednesday after- noon of thio week, when reports of past year were presented of a very satisfactory character. Walton Women's Institute will be held next Wednesday at 2 p.m. tit Mrs. Jno. McDonald's. Study Book will be continued. There will also be an old fashioned spelling [Hatch and music and lunch. Everybody welcome. The people of this locality heard with deep regret of the decease of Miss Anna, only daughter of James and Mrs. McFadzean, of Brussels. She had many friends in this com- munity who deeply sympathise with the bereaved., ONE Of THE VETEIoANs.—Our well known and highly esteemed villager, Wm. Neal, will celebrate his 82nd birthday Thursday of this week, in the enjoyment of a good degree of health for that age. He was born in Merrie England, coming to Canada a good many years ago. In 1875 he tnarried Mise Sherritt, who was a successful school teacher and for about 43 years they have sojourned in Walton where they carried on a large business, now directed by their son, W. G. Mr. Neal had lived for 17 years in Brussels before coming to Walton, whets he was associated with the late C. Sheriff in the flour mill trade. Dr, Frank Neal, a successful practitioner of Peterbot'o','is the other member of the Neal family circle and known to a good many readers of'TILE POST. The Neale have filled a large place in our community life and are still practically interested in the offense of the neigh boshun d n , We wish to congratulate Mr. Neal on the approach of his uatnl day and hope he Special Meeting of Ratepayers of S. S. No. 11 A meeting of the Ratepayers of Union School Section No. 11" will be hold in the School House WAL.TON at 2 o'clock p, nn; Saturday, February 16th Business of the meeting will be to discuee the need of incteaeed 50- cotnolodation for pupils in school Moues and also to vote on proposed changeof school este. Ail liter- eated asked to attend, By Order of Board, JNO. SRORTREI1ID, Secretary, OLD TiME DANCE ---yrw Cranbrook Farmers' Club is putting on an Old. Time Dance in LONG'S HALL CRANBROOK FRIDAY EV'G Feb. 15 Gents 5oc, Ladies Free Lunch Served and Everybody Welcome I++4-4“14+++++++ ++++4.4444++++ ++4.i -h++++++ 2z HOURS PROGRAM may be spared to enjoy a number of thein. By advt, in this issue it will he seen that a public meeting of the ratepay- ers of Walton Union School Section will be held in the School house Sat- urday afternoon of this week to dis- cues the question of increased accom- modation for the pupils. A vote will also jtye taken as to the school site. There'should be a large attendance. Don't forget the Auction Sale of Farm Stock, implements, &c., at Har- vey Hoovers, adjoining Walton, on Thursdayiof next week, at 1 p. m, Sale will be without reserve as Mr. Hoover has sold his farm and intends engaging in business in London in the near future. The purchaser of the farm is Mre. Arnott, London. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hoover have always been ready to lend a helping hand to the best interests of Walton and lo- cality. Jamestown An Auction Sale of Farm Stock, Implemente, &c., will be held at W. W. Mann's. East of Jamestown, Fri- day afternoon of next week, T. R. Bennett, Auc. The list may be read in this week's issue. We see pleased to hear that Mre, Duncan McDonald is improving con- siderably in health and her many friends hope will ere long be able to get about as smart 50 ever. Gorrie Annum meeting of the Howick Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Com- pany will be held in the Town Hall, here, Thursday afternoon of next week. At the February meeting of the Quarterly Official Board of Methodist Churches, Gorrie Circuit, Rev. W. A. Finlay received, and has accepted, a cordial and unanimous invitation to continue as pastor for a third year. Appreciative reference was made also to Mrs. Finiay's work iu the various organizations of the Church. • Morris Oongatulations are extended to Wes. and Mrs. Kerr on the arrival of a 000 and heir. Township Council will meet next Monday in the Hall for the trans- action of business. Roads have been badly drifted by the recent storms and there are some great snow banks. Miss Myrtle Johnson arrived home from a visit of 2 months with London relatives. She enjoyed her stay. Philip Ament, Brussels, is olfeting 2 farms in Moria township for sale. See the advt, concerning them. The proprietor thinks he bas too much on his hands to look after, 1,000 acres in all here and a couple of hundred acres in the West. A succssful operation for appendi- citis was performed Tuesday aftet- noon at the hotneof Fred. and Mrs. Brewer, 3rd line, with Mise Annie Brewer as the subject. It will be a i real delight when the patient is able t0.,get around as usual, We wish her speedy progress. Cranbrook Sorry to bear our old friend F. Raddatz hos been under the doctor's cate but hope for early improvement, Miss Jessie Menziee was called [tome from Toronto, on aceout of the ill- ness of her slater, Mies Annie Men- zies. Friday uightof this week Cranbrook Fartnexe' Club is holdiug an Old Time Dance in Jake Long's Hall, here, If you wishifurther particulars read the advt. in another column. Monday of this week Miss Annie Menzies, of this locality, was operated on for appendicitis and is getting a- long nicely, Her many friends wish her speedy convalescence, We ars sorry to state Mrs, Henry Gorsalitz, of .this locality, has not been enjoying very good health for the past year but her numerous friends loops she will soon be as hearty as ever. A well known old reeident of this community for many a year, in the person of 'Wm, }Nether, is not nearly so tugged ne 101000.1y boob as lie ie get- tfrng along to 79 years of age, it ie not a matter of surprise. We hope the corning of Spring will tend to hie lets peovemento. "The eolonel'S Maid" A comedy in 3 Acts By 0. Leona Dalrymple Will be given by the Young People of Wroxeter in the HALL MOLESWORTH friday, February 15th Under auspices of the Molesworth Women's Institute Concert Commences at 8 o'clock Adults 35c. Children 25e, Last Sabbath Rev, J. L. McCulloch, Toronto, preached in Knox church, He is now on the retired list. The rev. gentleman came here to take charge of the funeral of the late Jas. D. McNair, as he was nn old friend of the family. Rev. Mr. McCulloch was a former well remembered pastor who is always welcomed hack t., this lo- cality. He is enjoying good health, Grey Township Council met at Ethel last Monday. Belt, and Mrs. Armstrong, Walker- ville, are visiting with the Tatter's parents, Harry and Mrs. Ward, 14th Oon. On account of the storm of last Sun- day the Communion Service at Union Church was postponed until next Sab- bath afternoon. Miss Kate Stevenson has gone to Flint, Mich., where she has accepted a position. We wish her a pleasant stay in the U. S. A. Do you need any farm help this year ? Give your name to THE POST. Brussels, if you do and you will be supplied with information as to the plan purposed to be followed. Mrs. Alex. Edgar; Gorrie, took sud- deuly ill at the home of Alex. Perrie. An operation was performed for ap- pendicitis last Saturday and she is making favorable progress, we are pleased to state. Mrs. Wm, McCall, Brussels. has been spending a while at the home of Chas. and Mrs. McQuarrie, 10th Con. and is very well for a lady of her years. She will be 79 years of age oe February 27th. Mre. McQuarrie is a daughter of Mrs. McCall. The Mc- Call families were early settlers in Mortis township. Silver Corners cheese factory ont- lbs. of nttithe milk ft on.which 275,7170 3 275,7151 lbs. cheese were produced. Saturday, Feb. 18th is the date set for their annual meet- ing at 130 in the factory. GAltn of THANss.—We wish to express our sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for the kindness shown us during the illness and death of husband and father, the late Jaynes D. McNair. These sympathetic words and acts do much to help us in our time of sorrow and are most highly appreciated. Our thanks are also extended to friends for the beautiful floral tributee, among these being a wreath from the members of C. 0. F, Yours Gratefully, MRs. MCNAIR AND FAMILY, ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION.— Tuesday evening, Feb. 50, a large crowd gathered at the home of Fred. and Mre. Tuck, and Mrs. Tuck, sr., 14th Con. Grey, to spend a social evening and give them a small memento as a mark of the apprecia- tion in which they were held in the community before they left for Flint, Mich. Mre. Harry Speiran read the following addrese :— To FRED AND Mao Toms AND DORO- THY AND Mao B. TUCK SR, DEAR FRIENDS,—We, your friends and neighbors of the community, have gathered here to -night to spend a social hour with you before your de- parture from our midst. It is with regret we've heard of your intended departure, for in the time of your residence amongst us you have al- ways proved yourselves ever ready to lend a helping hand in anything you were called on to do. In our business relations and sports of the community you ever took a leading part to pro- mote our interests in the locality and itis with much regret we part with you to the land of the stars and etripee. As a small token of our estimation we ask you to accept these gifts, Me. Tuck. a smoking [set; Mrs. Fred. Tuck, a silver casserole with pyrex lining ; Mrs. B. Tuck, sr., a white ivory clock and little Mies Dorothy, china cup and saucer. May God's choicest blessing rest on you all, and spate you to come back again to your friends and neighbors of this community, Signed in behalf, GARY. BAILER, ERIC WHITFIELD, WATER WARD, OOLViLLE SPEIRAN,. Mr, and Mrs. Tuck replied very nicely, expressing their appreciation of the lovely gifts. The rernaihder of the FAMILY JEATIIE BRUSSELS "The Hero of Ladysmith" The Ole English Historical lioun- aeos, will be presented Friday and Saturday February 15 & 16 Love is the theme and History the setting of this big dramatic spec - Mole It is a story of Love and Romanceln the days of the Boer War. "The Midnight Alarm" Next Monday & Tuesday This will present the moat sensa- tional tiro sooner, the most griping suspense ever screened .in Picture Drams, the most heert,tagging love romance and the inoet human real- istic screen drama of life. Tickets only 25 and 10 cents for these great Shows. evening was spent in tripping the light fantastic. A tasty lunch was served. Mr, and Mrs Tuck left Thursday morn- ing for Flint, Mich. bits. 'Tuck, sr., has gone to Fordwich to live with her daughter in the meantime. She is a fine old lady. Wilfred Whitfield has rented the Tuck farm. As Dick is no stranger we give him and his wife a real hearty welcome. PATTERSON—OARNOCHAN•—A vei y pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Wm. and Mrs. Carnochan, Linwood, on February 5th, at high noon, when their youngest daughter, Jean, was united in marriage to Stan- ley J. Patterson, of Tilbury, eon of Wm, and Mrs. Patterson, of Arthur, Rev. Mr. Stewart officiating. Bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in torquoise blue taffeta and carried a boquet of orchids and lily of the valley. Her cousin, Miss Fergus MacKay, of Seaforth, acted as bridesmaid, wearing a grey taffeta frock and carried Ophelia roses. Groom was supported by Earl Oar- nocban, brother of the bride. Wed- ding March was played by Miss Frieda Kalbfleisch, of New Hamburg. The groom's gifts to the bridesmaid and pianist were onyx rings and to the groomsman gold cuff Linke, Bride and groom left on the afternoon train for Tq,ronto, Orillia and other points, the bride wearing a navy blue suit with grey hat and fox 'fur, the latter being the gift of the groom. The bride's parents were former well known residents of Grey township. AT REST.—It is with feelings of sincere regret that we record the death of•James D. McNair, a life long resident of Od'n. 13, Grey, which oc- curred Monday, 4th inst., in hie 58th year, after a lingering illness of sever- al years, borne withiChristian patience and submission. In 1902 he was unit- ed in marriage to Miss Mary J. Ram- say, Walton locality, who with the family, Miss Sadie, at present attend- ing Stratford Noronal School, and George at home, are left to mourn the lose of, a loving husband and kind father. He was the eldest son of the late James and Mrs. McNair and the surviving members of the family are William, Martin, John, Mrs. Alex, Edgar, Mrs. Alex. Perrie, Mrs. James Perrie and Miss Rebecca. In 1904 Mr. McNair was oidained an Elder in Knox church, Cranbrook, where he faithfully performed his duty. He was generous and unasenming and always willing to lend a helping ]rand to those in need. Hie character, be- ing of the highest type, was worthy of imitation and his 'honorable nature unquestioned. The funeral, which took place from his late home on Wednesday afternoon, was largely atteuded, the service being conducted by Rev. J. L. McCulloch, a former pastor of the deceased, but now of T.itonto. Pallbearers were his 3 brothers, already mentioned and 3 brothers-in-law, Alex. Edgar, Jas. Perrie and Alex. Petrie. Interment was made in Brussels cemetery. To Mrs. McNair and family and other relatives is extended the sincere sympathy of the eutire cotnmunity in their sad bereavement. Belem ave Rev, Mr. Cragg. Winghatu, attend. ed the regular session of the Official Board of the Methodist church held here Monday afternoon of last week, The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute will meet at the home of Mrs, R. McCrae on Tuesday, Feb, 100h, at 2 30 p. in, Readings, "Grandmothers of Instit.ute," Roll Call, one verse of favorite song. All the ladies are cordially invited to at. tend and help along with the good wok, AE D10SERVED fuilowi ng kindly worded resolution was passed by Knox Church, Session to James Anderson, who rendered faithful ser- vice as Sitperiutendent of the Sabbath School for peat 13 years :— To JAMES ANnERsoN, Resolved that tve, the members of Session of Knox cbnralt, Beigrave, place on record ver sincere apprecia- tion of the faithful and unselileh service of .lames Anderson during his I3 years tenure of the Superinteniden. cy of our Sunday School, We grate- fully recognize that week after week, through storm and sunshine, often at W. H KERB, Proprietor For Roses see Jno. Wright AT ONCE no little sacrifice to himself, he ktaa zealously sought to 150° for the epirituai welfare of "these little ones," seeking no earthly reward, but (way- ing only the Master's "Well Done." We humbly pray that God's bleseipg may always rest on him and his and would commend him to the God who has given us the promise, "As thy day, so shall thy strength be." 0 G. JONES, Moderates, JAMits SCOTT, Secretary, Clinton WILLIAM DOHERTY DECEASED.— William Doherty, of Clinton, passed away Saturday morning in his 84th year, after an illness of less than a week. He was born in Grey County, iu the vicinity of Barrie, his father and soother having settled there, when county was opened up. They later moved to Peel County, living at Claud. In 1875 he started the manu- facturing organs, with John Gibbings as a partner, About 1890 Mr. Doh- erty bought his partner's interests and became sole owner of the first of Canadian organ:men to go after export business. About 11900 manufacturing of pianos woe added, and gradually pianos took the place of organs. Shortly after business was formed into a joint stock company, with Mr, Doh- erty as President. About 1915 he re- tired from the business, when he con- tinued his hobby of breeding tboro'- bred stock, and since that time this has had his full attention, He was Mayor of Clinton for some time, Be- sides wife, he leaves 4 daughters, Mrs. G. A. McKee, Edmonton_; Mre, Louise Holmes, Boston ; Mrs, S, T. Kemp- thorne, Whitby ; and Miss Ethel, Hol- yoke, Mass, ; and 5 sons, W. G„ Chi- cago ; 0. Victor, Strome, Alta. ; Al. D., Lisburn, Alta. ; Jas. E., Clinton ; and Garnet at home, and one brother, T C. Doherty, Elias street, London. Church Chimes Great Sunday School Lesson next. Sabbath. Subject Joshua. Excellent notes on the story may be found on page 3 of THE POST. The inclemency of the day and the bad walking on account of the drifted streets reduced the size of the congrega- tions and Sunday Schools last Sabbath, A Missionary pageant, entitled "The Call of the Nations," will be presented next Monday evening in the Lecture room of the Methodist church. Plem will beniade by to Nations, in appro- priate costurne, to the Christian people for the Gospel. An offering willibe tak- en. Pageant will be good, Sabbath morning last Rev. Mr, Clarke, preached We sod sermon of a series on the Lord's Prayer, the text be- ing "Thy Kingdom Come," At the close be read an interesting letter from Rev. Kenneth Beaton, Missionary iu China. The evening theme was Bel- shazzer's Feast;" Miss fiingston sang "The handwriting on the Wall." The annual business meeting of the congregation of Melville church, Brits. sets, was held in the Lecture room of the church Wednesday evening. Feb, 6th, the Pastor Rev. J. P. McLeod, pre- siding. Reports of the various organi- zations were received and showed that all are doing excellent work. Follow- ing is a summary of receipts for all pur- poses :—Loose and Envelope Collec- tions, 83372.08 ; Congregational MIs- sionary givings $1188.o6 including $Ir.os from S, S. No. 3, Grey; Build- ing Fund $617 00 ; W. M. S., $567 90 including $36 40 from the Sewing Circle ; Willing Workers 3201.72 ; Sab- bath School $225 97 1 Y. 1'. S., $471.91 ; Mission Band $277 eo ; Lord's Day Alliance $43 81 ; Total $7010 30. The retiring members of the Manugiug Board, A. Crooks, H. Lamout, N, Car. diff, 0. Smith and Mrs. T. 0, McCall and Mrs, R T. Strachan were reelected with the exception of 0 Smith who de- clined re.elecnon, 'rhos. McDonald elected to take his place. Alex. Strach- anlilack and M. war appointed ointed Audi- tors ; A. A. Lamout, Sec,-Treas. aad Alex. Stewart sr., Assistant Treas. Melville church has now over 200 fami- lies, with a metnbership of 399• LARGE quantities of green wood coin. ing to town. NExT nth of July Celebration for Huron County will be held at Goderich. A letter from the home of Thomas Moore, Stratford, formerly well known residents of Grey township and Bras - sale, save Mr. Moore is keeping fairly well for a roan of 89 years of age. Barrister J L. Lamont has been ap. pointed town Solicitor by Kioeardine Council. He recently located there art successor to the late. P. A. Malcomson. Mr. Lamout is a (armee resident of Brussels locality. MRs. D'xwART REAruES 9311.1) MtbE- sToste.---Meuy friends of Mrs. Dewttrt, widow of the late Rev, Dr. Dewart, and mother of H. H. Dewart, K. 0., M. P, P., Toronto, will learn with interest that she reached Sntutday her 930(1 anniver- sary and is enjoying the best of hoelth. She is still living at her old home On Sherbotu'ne Street, Toronto, where she watches tbo march of the world's events, pot with the weary eyes or nu aged woman, but with the relfeh of ono still young ie heart and mind although for pact the allotted span,