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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1924-3-26, Page 1VOL,, 52 NO. 40 y1z.0o Fier annum in advance BRUSSELS; ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 36, 1924 Bank of Nova. Scotia methods, poliand cy principles during ninety one years of banking experience ankin - experience have enableed the bank to render a service international in P e scope t personal to P �►' thousands of individuals. Thi service is available to you whenever you demand if. - ..THE Bank of Nowa Scotia ESTABLISHED 1882 F. M. WILMOTT, Peld-up Capital $ 10,000,000 Reserve - - 10,600,000 Total Assets - 210,000,000 Manager, Brussels ' 20S g St±t efts Jamestown Tom Wilson is rushing the season a bit with 200 lively White Leghorn chicks. No he is not going to fit them outwith snoweboee. Thursday afternoon of this week is the date of Thos. Burke's Auction Sale of Farm Stook, &c. John Purvis will be the Auctioneer. I. Morrison, from St. Marys locality, has taken possession of, the Scott farm, Tnrnberry boundary. We wel- come them to the community, The farm of the late Richard Miller has a new tenant in the person of Earl Mathers, of the same line. Morris farm deal that was mentioned before did not eventuate, An Auction Sale of Farm, Farm Stock, ewe belonging to George W. g g g Hall, 41b Con., Grey township. will be held Friday afternoon of next week, with D. M. Scott, Brussels, as Auc- tioneer. List on page 8 of this issue. We are sorry to state that owing to the stress of finances Thos. Smith, of this locality, has been compelled to Pasture to Rent 4oACRES with abund- once of Grass and Water, to be rented by the months for the season. Will furnish the Salt. For further particulars apply to P. yAment, BRUSSELS �j Prices of Staple Groceries AT The West end Grocery Sugar, Granulated ewt.,..$10 75 fl lbs, for .......... ........ 1 00 Oatmeal, per big .......... 3 50 Tea—Salads, Minto, Ludella 70 Beet Coffee lb ...............60 FLOUR—Pure Manitoba . 3 25 Shredded Wheat..... 2 for 25 Corn Flakes, per pkge ... 10 Puffed Rice . 2 for 35 Puffed Wheat ....., .•A.• 15 Tilson's Health Bran ....... 20 Post Toaseies, pkge ........ 10 Ginger Snaps .. 2Ibs, for 25 Lamp Glasees, Large and Mediu in. ,... ... ... 15 Matches, Eddy's ...... 8 for 35 Grape Nuts, pkge .. ..... 18 No. 1 Red Salmon, large can ... .. 25 Raisins, Sunkist, pkge 15 Corn and Peas, per can15 Davies' Tomntoe Soup 3 cane for 25 Tomatoes, per can ......,18 Jelly Powders, all flavors per pkge 10 Campbell's Pork and Beans '2 Ib. tin 20 Rice, No. 1, per ib ..... r10 Quick Puddings per pkge 15 Forest Oity Baking Powder Jars .......,. ..45c and 30 Snider's Catsup per bottle 25 Lemon end Orange Peel Ib 35 Soaps, all kinds, per bake7 13 11AD-24 oz. loaf ...... 8 TOBACCOS Stag, King George's Navy, Gt•owh, Black Watch, Big Ben, Shamrock..., 10 Big Ping Briar .. 60 All kinds Cut Tobacco-- ..... 2 Pkgs for 25 Pipes and Cigars Our Confectionery is as usual Good Quality and Low Priced. It will pay you to trade here Highest prioes always paid for Produce. Phone ewe imenraiee T. SPENCE - ETHEL II IP it pays to use MA.� ver t � MAtPBLE 4ITE FLOOR FINISH Nothing like it for Hardwood Floors It 'rears like iron Write to Head Office, Montreal For Free Booklet HOME FAINTING MADE EASY SOLD BY GEO, R. WELLER, BRUSSELS, ONT. New Adt,ertisentents Local—Dr, Parker Bran coat—Phone see For mate—J. A. Nichol Dog lost. -Jas. Nichol Oar of oate If Realtor Oar for eeete-J.Poet ForineldAUatIgnSs do Jas For Auction Salvo T H Clark Pigs for pale --F Duncan Wall Paper—P, R Smith Oar of cement J n Fear Seed Peas! -Geo. Whitfield Amnon 111110 -009. W. Hall Drake Wanted—To vi Pori Hatching Eggs—Jae, Porde Pasture to rent—P. Amens Beed Barley—Cecil Wheeler Gander for sale -.Phone 6119 Gander for sale—A. Jaeklln Bound lost—W, C. Stevenson Range forppals..—Cloys Bneker Place Paper—W, E' will e Turnips for sale -Jae E. Bird Grocery prices—W. T. Spence Pigs for eels—Rus, Robertson Horse.for sale -0, B. WIlklnson First Annlvereary—Mlesea Hunter Martin•Senonr Paints—G. R. Weller Still on the job—S. T. Plum & Son Northway Garments—F. A, Hunter Spring announcement—W. D. Hamel Button hook found—Phone lox ring 0 Lady wanted—Mrs. Duncan McDonald Notice to Oradttors—F, W. Raymond make an assignment. let meeting of creditors will be held in London, next Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. F, W. Raymond, London, is the cus- todian. Official advt. may be read on page 4 of this imine. We hope ar- rungemente can be made whereby Mr, Smith will be able to proceed. Molesworth A number are getting busy in their sugar bush with favorable prospects, Peter and Mrs. McDougall, James- town, wete visitors with P. and Mrs. Scott, of Ibis place. By advt. in THE POST it may be seen that all people having legal claims against the property of Lavinia Cart Cement Expected at Ethel about middle of April. Place your order early. J. H. FEAR Phone 2213 ETHEL ellelf.li•..... .•0•0..0l1..0 • HYDRO WIRING C ANYONE desirous of having their buildings wired for Hydro would do well to consult me as to prices, etc., as I have engaged the services of an A 1 Electrician, Robt. Thuell f•N0914 5.19t0YsiNNli.••••••• and Ezra Peters, who lived no the Grey Township boundary, are asked to preemie their verified claim aft* the 6th day of April, Richard John- ston is the Trustee. W. Ii, 'ERR, Proprietor Moncrieff m' e youngpeople A number of J11an i ff po is e spent an enjoyable' time at a dance in Monkton last Wednesday evening, Monorleff supplying the orchestra, Mies Annie Inglis, Moncriefl, is in the Hardware store, Atwood, relieve ing her sister Miss Mae Inglis, who is spending -a few days at -her home with Thos, and Mrs, Inglis. 14th Con, Grey,, Henfryn Cecil Robb was a visitor at Wings ham last week, Jas. Prentice spent the week end at his home in Brussels. A new baby boy arrived at the home of Cyril Verheye one day last week. Mrs. Jae, Denman returned from a visit of a few days in Brussels on Mon- day. Aand Mrs. Hamilton and Miss Irene have returned from a 2 months' visit in Florida. 0. Henry was at London last week. The train connections at Pottersburg ace not extra good, Mrs. McCarthy and Mee. Banner. man, Monkton, spent a few days last week with Mrs. 0, Henry. Wroxeter Mrs. G. Wearring is visiting her daughter at Sunderland, Jno. Hupfer and family are moving into Hugh Rae'e residence on Bowick street. E. Morren, London, was a week- end visitor at the home of Mrs. Geo. Gibson. Mrs. Wm, Wilson has returned from Toronto where she spent several weeks. Howick Mutual Fire Insurance Company Directors will hold their monthly meetingetin next Tuesday. A. McMichael had sale of farm stock, implements, etc., last Thurs- day. There was a large attendance. Jacob Willits, Howick, received word last week of the death in Lon- don of his youngest sister, Miss Cassie Willits, after an illness of 3 days, De• ceased was well and favorably known here. At the recent Nomination held here Monday of last week the following were elected by acclamation :-Reeve, Jno. Henneberg ; Councillor, A. J. Sanderson ; School. Trustee, Geo. Paulin. Miss Mitchell, Field Secretary of the W, F, 51. S., gave 2 addressee in the Presbyterian church Sunday, Ser- vice in the morning was conducted by Rev. Dr. Brown and in the evening by W. S. Mcgercher, C 3 C. W. Pats Expected to arrive in Brussels this week . Alf. Baeker Phone 5 Brussels WALL PAPER AT Greatly Reduced Prices Having secured the Agency for the well known Wall Paper manufactured by ROUTLEY, Limited, Toronto, Iamin a posi- tion to give the public something special in Quality and Prices. W. F. Stretton, Laura Secord Chocolates Jeweler and Optician Imsommommanonassmoommosamsosonsonnsoni. MARCH 2S, 1923 MARCH 28, 0924 first Anniversary • ^OMMENOING Friday, March 28th, and continuing until Satin, `/ day evening, March 29th—to commemorate our First Birth• day—our different lines of 'goods in tweet' section of the store will be SPECIALLY PRIDED and splendid values offered, Share in the Bargains of this Birthday Sale. A Birthday Cake that honors the first Birthday of The Variety Store will be displayed in our window, decorated with one ctuidi°, Every Customer who visits our store during the two days of our Anniversary will be entitled 10 a guess of how long the Dandle will been. It will be lighted on Saturday evening. Perrot guessing nearest the correct time wins the Cake. Our Ice Cream Parlor, which has been closed during the Fall and Winter months, will be open these two days, We wish to express our appreoiatioir of the patronage received eluting the first year of our business career, The best service we could give has been given and nolo that we are established we rea- sonably expect a continued share in the trade of the people of Bros - eels and vicinity. Ma & C. Hunter Phone, 82 The Variety Storo Spring,. Choice'* Stock, Latest Models and Styles Opening date will be Saturday, Mar, 29th Ladies of the community are invited, Mies Verna McCall will cater be the wants of the folk in Millinery. Prices reasonable. Mrs1 Hayden ETHEL Fair in the village a success, The play would stand repetition. It took a lot of work to prepare and is well t worthy of reproduction. Further improvements are said to be on T. W, Hemphill's program re- garding hie mills, Many friends of Tony Meehan are pleased to see him out again after Aging confined to the hohse most of the Winter, ae the result of a fractur- ed limb, Mo"rrts Wm, Conon, who has been in De- troit, le renewing old friendships in this locality. He thinks Detroit is quite a city. Olvar Walker, 6th line, has been having a wrestle with an attack of larngitis and tousilitis. We hope he will soon be 0. k. George F. McCall, now of Londes- boro, was calling on relatives and" old friends over the week end. He has a busy job in the chopping mill but looks as if the work agreed well with him. Last week Walter Yuill was at Tor- onto as a delegate to the big Temper- ance Convention held in that city. There was a large attendance and a live program marked out along the line of "What we have we'll hold." One of the fine old residents of the 7th line is Mrs. Alex. McCall, who makes her home with her song Simp- son and wife. The old lady celebrated her 8711i birthday last month. While not as rugged as she used to be we hope the corning Spring of S ria will benefit. her to a goodly degree. MATRIMONIAL.—A !inlet but pretty wedding was solemnized at Ryerson Methodist church, Hamilton, on Sat- urday, 15th inst., when Edna May, second daughter of Mrs. Rosetta and the late Emanuel Hillborn, was united in marriage to Robert, second son of Mrs. Ellen Wallace, Morris township, Rev. Clarke F. Logan. Hamilton, per- forming the ceremony. They were attended by E. W. and Mrs. Hillborn, uncle and aunt of the bride. The bride was very becomingly attired in a'dress of grey georgette crepe with brown hat and coat. After the cere- mony they left Hamilton for Blyth on the T. H. & B. They were met amid showers of confetti by a number of friends -on arrival at Blyth. The bride was the recipient of many presents, among which was a beauti- ful wrist watch from the groom. They will reside on the groom's farm on the 8th of Morrie. Walton Dressmaking and Plain Sewing done at my home. Sans. O. DRAana, Walton. A storehouse 20x86 feet has been purchased by Enoch Clark from John McDonald. It will be utilized as a hen house. A lively brood of chicks are being cared for by Mrs. Enoch Clark. They're the early birds, all right, so will have a chance at the worms that venture out on a Spring inspection. Gravel has been hauled for the cement foundation of the new college to be built as an adjunct to our present school. It is said new build• ing will be proceeded with this Spring. Rev, Mr. Lowen will be the new rector at St. George's chinch, coming in the course of a month or so. He has been at Bervie. Services here have been held by the parson from Seaforth for the past few months. Very acceptably. too. The Entertainment last Fridn evening by the Young people in the A. 0,.17, W. Hall, went with a fine swing and was well done. Miuistrel sougs in color were fine. Proceeds, $70,00 Funds go School to Fair. Did you aitch on to that chin whisker ? A. Goon PLAY.—The A. 0. 0. W. Hall in Walton wasn't large enough to accommodate all who went to hear the program given there Friday even ing last. Larger part of the program, which was a play entitled "Tempest and Sunshine," contained a good moral as well as an abundance of humor. Each actor seemed quite adapted to his or her ,part, especially the leading characters tike;; by Miss Bolger, Miss Mille and Principal Hood, Mitch credit is due Mrs. Hood, who trained them to take their parts so fittingly, Musical part of program consisted of a number of Southern melodies given between acts by the young people of Walton, costumed as negroes, was also thoroughly enjoyed. Proceeds of the evening, which amounted to the large sum of $70.00 will be used to make the next School Bluevale AL — prettywedding MQNT A in w d g was eoleinnized at the home of Robe, and Mrs. Shaw Bluevale, Wcdneeday, Murch Deb., t lfl h a high noon when their yuunget`1 daughter, Margaret Wilma, was united in marriage to Leonard Sidney Gates, Pickering, son of Geo. and Mrs, Gates, Pickering, Rev. Crawford Tait officiating, Bride, who was given away by her father, was becomingly attired in a white straight tined aeeordeon pleated gown and earried pink Ophelia roses. Mies Verna Gates, sister of groom, acted as bridesmaid, wearing a gown of smoke grey canton crepe and carried white carnations. Cameron Mustard, cousin of the bride, support- ed the groom, Weddiug March was played by Miss Emily Gates, sister of groom. Mrs. Robs. Nicholson, aunt of the bride sang "My World," while the register was being signed. Groom's gift to the bride was a rope of pearls ; to bridesmaid, organise and soloist, bar pine ; to g1oomeman, a tie pin set with pearls. Bride's gift to groom a signet ring. Only immediate relatives were present numbering about 30, who were served with a dainty wedding breakfast immediate- ly after ceremony, Presents were numerous and beautiful, °bowing the high esteem in which the young couple is held, Mr. and Mrs. Gates left on the afternoon train for Strat- ford and London. Hearty good wish- es are extended to the happy couple for a long, happy and useful life. STILI ON THE JOB .en r �a II Blacksmithin ,9 --AND-- Wood Work Repairing Carried on as usual at the old stand. Wheels Re-fluhbered and Carriage Painting attended to In First, -class Style 5, T. Plum & Son Grey The roads have been shockingly bad in Kone places. Township Council will meet Mon- day, April 141h. Male syrup making is the nett job for folk,who have Maple groves. We are sorry to her of the illness of Mrs. J. P. Gaynor, 10th Con„ but hope she will soon be better, A rumor that "Pride of Perth," Russell Robertson's Clydesdale stal- lion, was dead is a fabrication, as he is as lively as ever. Mrs. Harold Speir was a guest at the Richards—Eckmier wedding at Ethel last Saturday. The bride ie a warm friend of Mrs. Speir and an old school pupil as well. The 8 weeks quarantine for scarlet fever has been lifted at the home of Oliphant and Mrs. Smith. They had 3 cases on their program but all made a good recovery, we are glad to say. Mies Lena Kelly, from near Sea - forth, and neice Norma Heavonar, Detroit, after spending two months at the home of Davkl° G. Clark have returned to their respective homes, Mrs. Andrew Turnbull, who makes her home with her eon, Oliver, 15th Con., has not been as well as usual, She is in her 88th years and has enjoy- ed wonderfully good health. Her aged partner passed away a year ago. We are glad to hear that Mrs. Jae. Hoggard and daughters reachsd their Western home in Saskatchewan in safety after an enjoyable visit with relatives and friends in this locality. Former is a daughter of W. and Mrs, Rands, South of Btuseele, Joe Frain, of Oabri, Sask., and his slater, Mrs. McInnis, of Winthoret, Sask., are visiting at the Frain home- stead. They came to attend their father's funeral. The former will have to hurry back as he is engaged in farming. He was here 3 years ago. Mr. Frain has been in the West for a good many years, ENTERED INTO REST.—After a lingering illness, borne with great fortitude, Lorenzo D. Frain answered the Roll call of the skies and passed peacefully away at his late home, Grey townehip, Saturday, March 151h. Deceased was in hie 63rd year and was a son of the late Joseph and Mrs. Frain, who were pioneers in Ontario, having taken up the present family homestead when the country was known as the Queen's bush. Lorenzo Frain was born on the home- stead, and with the exception of a few years in early manhood spent in Michigan, resided on the farm con- tinuously. Mr. Frain had been in failing health for over 2 yeare and at times suffered a great deal but Was very patient and always thoughtful for the welfare of those dear to him. A very sad feature of hie demise is that his wife, the late Mrs. Margaret Frain, the dearly beloved mother of the borne, predeceased her husband by only 1e years. To mourn the loss of good parents there is left a family of 6 children, viz Mre. James Hoag, Joseph, and Mre. R. McInnis, all of Saskatchewan Lewis, Grey township, and Misses Ida and. Winona at home, amt Surviving brother e Id sisters of de- ceased are Mrs, Susan Herberteon, Denver, Oolorado ; Sanders Ft'ain, Rosser, Man. ; Mrs, Maria Toombs, Toronto ; Mrs. Julia Day, Gerrie, Ont., anAlbert Frain, Stonewall, Man. Funeral service of Mr. Frain was held Friday, March 2lst, from his late home to Brussels cemetery, ser- vice at the home being held by Rev, Mr. Hann, pastor of Roe's Methodist church, of which doomed was a member and to which he gave a life of loyal service. Biro the bereaved, the paster spoke words of comfort, based on "Entered into Rest," "Asleep in Jesus, "Forever with the Lord." lee the graveside, the funeral was wider direction of Canadian Order of For- eaters, with Jae. Burgess as Chief Ranger and A. H. Macdonald le charge. Grave was lined in white with evergreen sprays. Beautiful flowers were a silent tribute of the love of friends. Pallbearers were Cecil Day, Lorenzo Toombs, Alex, ;toe, (nephews) Philip Ament (friend) Austin Raynaud and Roderick Me- ICay, (neighbors.) Among those from Proprietors a distance present at the funeral were, Joseph Frain and Mrs. R. McInnis and Nora, Saskatchewan ; Mrs. J. Day, Oecil and Mrs. Day, Gorrie ; Mrs. Toombs and son Lorenzo, Toronto ; Mrs. A. Affleck, London (niece) ; Mrs. Wells, and Mrs. Scott, Brantford, (cousins) Dr. R. L. Stewart, I Wing - ham, Tyndall and Mrs. Ritchie, Wingham ; Wm. and Mre. Irwin, Belmore; Inc. A. Bryans and James Lynn, Fordwich. In the passing away of Mr, Frain the community loses a much beloved and respected citizen, a workman who was known wherever he went ae a man of ex- ceptional ability and alertness and above all a man of integrity and high principle. Mr. Frain departed this life for the Great Beyond fully trust- ing in his Redeemer. The sympathy of neighbors and friends goes out to the'sorrowing in this, their time of bereavement. Ethel Council meeting Monday, April 14. Do you require cement? See J. H. F.'s advt. Miss Edith Ferguson (nurse) Toron- to, has been holidaying with her par- ents in Ethel. W. P. Davies, Grand Forks, N. D., visited his sister, Mrs. (Dr.) Ferguson and Balled on old friends here. He was welcome. The West endrocer has an advt. this week that every ouseholder in this locality should peruse. It may save you some money. Are you going to see the new and stylish Millinery at Mrs. Hayden's Did you remember the date 1' If not the advt.for further articulare. see p INDUSTRIOUS BIDDIES.—David ,San- ders, 10th Con•, hag 82 Barred Rock hens that laid an average of 63 eggs a day for past 2 weeks. We would like to hear of a better record of industry in the poultry yard. Robert Hackett has sold the fixtures of hie butcher shop to T. Vodden as be is giving up business, We are sorry to lose Mr. and Mrs. Beckett from our village as they made A 1. business people, The meeting held in the Presbyter- ian church on the afternoon of March 18th, was a most interesting and in- structive one. The ladies from the Methodist church and a number from Oranbrook met with the Presbyterian friends and listened to Mies Mitchell, Field Secretary, give an account of her work. She had interestiug and also sad stories to tell of the labors of our men and women in the unsettled districts. Musical selections were given and much enjoyed. PRETTY WEDDING,—A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of George and Mrs. Eckmier, Ethel, Saturday, March 22nd at 1 o'clock, when their only daughter, Vera Ferne, was united in marriage to W. E. Carman Richards, Banff, younger son of Edmund and Mrs, Richards, Melbourne, Ont. Rev, Geo. Beaker, Toronto, uncle of the bride, officiated, He also baptized the bride when she was a babe and received her into the church whetBluevale c n o' f ir- Quit. Rev. Mrst t o Baker also united the bride's parents in the holy bonds of matrimony. Beautiful Spring flowers decorated the home throughout. Bride,given who wasaway aw Y by her father, worn an apricot crepe Roman gown, heavily beaded in silver. Her tulle veil was atranged in cap effect with orange blossoms and she carried a shower boquet of Columbia roses and. Lily of the Valley, Mies Jessie M. Menzies, Toronto, bridesmaid, wore a green French frock with heavy beading. Her boquet was Richmond roses. Charles 13nnsuld, merchant Ethel, acted as boat man. ' Miss Mil- dred Richards, sister of the groom, played the Wedding March. During the signing of the eaglet* Miss Jessie Strachan gang "The Rose of My Heart" in good voice, After the cere- mony a buffet luncheon was served: Groom's gift to 'the bride was a diamond bar pin to the bridesmaid a little finger ring ; to, the pianist a bangle bracelet ; to the soloist amyth- eat ear drops and to the groomsman a tie pin. Later Mr, and We. RiMA:Art lett on thele honeymoon for Toronto, Hamilton, London and Melbourne, afterwards they will proceed to their home in Biiefi', Many good wishes accompany Me, and Mrs. Richards, MN .!1 1