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The Brussels Post, 1924-4-9, Page 1VOL,, '52 NO. 42 902,00 per annum in advance BRUSSELS,, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1924 W. I -I•. Is'E,1Z.R, Proprietor Saving is all, instinct with every well balanced ma.n.Nothing helps to save like a savings account.Th>e Bank of Nova Scotia will welcome our account . You can start it with any small sum .Once 'startedit will grow both by interest earned and your added savings • Bank of Nova Scotia ESTABLISHED 1882 F. M. WILMOT, Paid.uy Capital $ 10,000,000 Manager, Brussels Reserve - 10,500,000 Total Assets - 210,000,000 23-0 New Advertisements Peas fo Sale -John Barr Auction Sale -Thos. Ellis Millinery -Mrs. Hayden To Lcan-W, AI. Sinclair Pup for sole -R. L, Nichol Chix for eale-Phone 5112 For Sale -Henry Johnson Farms for Sale -T nn POST HOuse for Sale -THIS PONT, Clover Seed -Mark Cardiff Doors for sale -John Robb Oata for sale -John MoNabb For Sale -NW Altos Fraltol Spring is here -F. R. Slott!' 1023 ecoounte-Baelcer Bros, Auction Sale -Calvin Gordon Easter Clothing -W, D. Hamel • Weakly Store News -James Fox Given away free -G. R. Weller Electric Axturea-Misses Hunter Wheelbarr for alp -Bei ow i t Lott 0 1 Notice -Wm. D bi o en er wnShortreed J.e Drain tenders- w . of c 1 T p yi ;heat P AAlentha Garmentsction -11 Thus Northway Garments -le. Hunter Engineers' Examination at Pahnerston Tempest and Sunshine -Walton Young Peo, Bluevale GONE To HER Res'r - Last Friday a 1100 woman %vent to her reward, in the pereon of Mrs. Margaret liender- Ron. She died at the home of R. H: and Mrs McKinnon, the latter being a twice, aged 62 years, Funeral took place Monday afternoon, with ser- vices conducted by Heyde. Messrs. Tate and Wilkinson. Interment was ,made in Wingham bemetery. De- ceased had been ill for past few months. She was highly esteemed. Listowel• WOMAN SHOT. -Sunday afternoon Mrs. Herman Fisher, Wallace street, North, was accidentally struck by a bullet flied from a 22 rifle by a neigh- boring lad, 14 years of age, . The boy's family is,quarantined for scarlet fever, and he and a brother a few years old- er amused themselves by shooting at a tin can placed on a snow pile be- tween their home and that of Mrs. Fisher. sher. Mrs. Fisher, t who did not know what the boys were doing, hap- pened a . ened to o to the kitchen and looked out of the window. She was instant- ly struck by a bullet, which, shatter- ing a pane of glass, lodged in her breast. Her daughter, Miss Louise Fisher, trained puree, was on the, front verandah at the time. Hearing the crash of broken gime she ran into the house and met her mother stag- gering into the 'living -room. Medical aid was at once summoned. Mrs. Fisher, who is in her 78th year, was itp.-such a state of collapse that it was not considered advisable to endeavor to locate the bullet. Mrs. Fisher is new somewhat, bet- ter, being conscious. Unless blood poisoningB develops or eremite from shock leeeome wore serioue, the probability rethat tbaw ud will not rove fatal. Jillinestown FINS YOUNG MAN DIES SUDDENLX. -The people of this communitywere very sadly surprleed on beating of the demise of Arthur. second son of Richard and Mrs, Johnston, 1st line Morrie. He passed away on Monday at the early age of 10 years, despite all that could be done to prolong 1110 life, Surviving are hie parettts, a brother and 2 slaters, Funeral takes place Wednesday afternoon to Bluevale cemetery. Deceased was born in Morrie township and'` had won the good opinion of all who hnew him. Deep sympathy is expressed with the sorrowing. Ethel Council will meet next Monday. Mrs. Hayden's new advt. should be read by the ladies. Work will be resumed on the com- pletion of the Vodden block. There wee no school Tuesday after- noon eon account of the funeral of Mrs. Laing. Sunday afternoon Rev. Mr, Moore. Strathroy, preached in the Presbyter- ian church. He's a good speaker. The work of building E. L. Des- jardine'e new garage comes next. Gravel has been hauled for the cement walls. Eph. and Mrs. Oober, Toronto, were here to Mrs. Laing's funeral. Mrs. Oober has been here some weeks wait- ing on her mother. Friday evening of this week, at the Royal Hotel, a Foot Ball meeting will be held at 8 o'clock. Good attendance desired. Remember the date. C. and Mrs. Richards (nee Mise Fern Eckmier.) leave Thursday of this week for their home at Banff, followed by the good wishes of the community. The East half of the Kreuter block is being changed into a Hall by the proprietor, D. Dunbar. It is rumored that a pictureshow may be installed. Chicken wire and hutting up pas- turage are now on the program in car- ing for poultry and cows so that the neighbors' gardens and lawns will be left unmolested. Woman's Institute will hold their next meeting on Thursday afternoon, April I7th, at 2 30 at the home of Mrs. B. F, Carr. Subject, "An old fashioned vieit," followed by discus- sion. Apron parade, also a musical program. Nomination of Officers for the corning year. A good attendan- ce asked for, Millinery 0 II J A fresh supply of Mil- linery and Millinery Goode to hand. Don't fail to call and see them. MRS. HAYDEN ETHEL N�rthway and Suits for Coats Easter BEING down to Toronto Tuesday and Wednes- day of this week and able to make a selection of the Neer Models, we will have for display_ Friday and Saturday April 11th and 12th a more complete line of Suits and Coats. Besides more of our regular stock we will also have these new numbers on approval. Boys' Suits Congoleum Rugs Special Prices for these two Days Complete range in all sizes, Prices right F. A. HUNTER FINS WOMAN DIES, -Last Sunday morning Mia, Robert Laing passed to e a to a s be d period her reward r I t ne e of ill health She watt ail old and well known resident who enjoyed the esteem and r repast of the community. Her age was 75 years, Mr. Laing died about 3 yeare ago. One .daughter, Mre,•E.Oober, survives, D. Dunbar ie a brother. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon to Ethel cemetery, Rev. Mr. McLeod, Bruseele, took the eel'vice in the absence of the resident, Presbyterian pastor.- ,The good name of Mrs, Laing will be evergreen ae it relates to those who knew her heat. Oranbrook BROBE HER LIMB AGAIN. -Miss Edith, only daughtee of Harry and Mrs. Keys, of this locality, 1105 added another to the numerous counts of broken Beebe, We hope she 'nay 80011 be able to get about as usual. Walton Read the McKillop Council advt. Did you apply for the post bf store- keeper for the Farmers' Club ? Dont forget the meeting Saturday afternoon of this week, at 2 o'clock, to award the tenders for the proposed new school building. See the advt. Attention is called to the advt, re sale of Duff's church lot for Hydro Electric purposes. Date of Auction will be Friday, May2nd, at 12 o'clock noon, We are pleased to state that Donald Buchanan, who was operated on at Kitchener hospital for appendicitis, was able to come homeand is doing nicely. Our hope is that he will soon be o. k. April meeting of Women's Institute will be held next Wednesday at 3 p. m., at the home of Mrs, Hood, "Opening our eyes to Nature" will be introduced by Mrs. Neal. Study hook, roll call, current events. W. M. S. -The regular meeting of the W. M, S. was held on Wedneeday of last week at the house of Mrs. Neal, Walton, Mrs, Lawson presiding. After singing a hymn Mrs. Berry led in prayer. Leeson for the 'day from the Study Books were taken by • Mrs. P. Gardiner, Mise Tomlinson and Mise Simpson, the Messenger ' Prayer be- ing read by Mrs. Murray and the Bible lesson by Mrs. McArthur. Mrs. Chandler and Mrs. Oster were ap- pointed ae delegatee to attend the 10th annual meeting of the Ontario Provincial W. M. S. to be held in Hamilton next week. Some diecue- eion was held.regatding the entertain- ment of the Presbyterial to be held here bn Iday 20th. Further arrange- ments will be made at the next meet- ing when all the ladies of the congre- gation are requested to be present. 30 memberelresponded to the Roll Call. FOO TEN DAYS ONLY Special Sale —OF— $40 Suits For just $35.00 at Beautiful stock in Stripes, Browns, Greys and Blues- all new goods. Also Special Prices on Overalls and Work Shirts. Smaller Profits and a Largor Turn -over R. Ferguson Also take orders for some of the beet Clothing Houses in the business such as Hobberlin'e, Cornell's and Leishman & Son's, To the .PubIic O_ eeregrTe'lle"P7areereer HAVING leased the Wood Work Shop of D. Ewan I am prepared .to attend to all kinds of Repair Work on Buggies, Wagons Cutters and Sleighs Buggy Wheels Re-Rubbered, Carriage Painting attended to. Lumber Ripped and Planed, All klnde of Saws Filed and put in order. Everything done at Rea- sonable Prices, Allan Laont BRU88r.l. Neaarammsweemar4wrtfaxnaarentiwirormoresamamair 1 FAMILY THEATRE BRUSSELS Friday and. Saturday April 11 & 12 "Pt Man of Fiction" An original Story by Bradley King ---A Bombshl — Hera's a comedy romanceelof thaJoyt will keepyon on the edge of your Beat with excitement and make your sides ache from laughter. With the kind of a hero that tevery the kind of at girl that sweetheart sn every fellow dreams about. Thrills, Mystery and Adventure Monday Evening Next "Tom Mix" and his Wonder Horse "Tony" In "The lone Star Banger" The widely read, romantic narrative from the pen of .Jane Grey, It deals with the stirring adventures of the daring Texas Rangers in the days when Texas was infested with cattle thieves and ehonld provide you an unusual evening's entertainment. Lunch was served at the close of the meeting. Mies Mitchell, Travelling Secretary for the W, M. S. in Canada addressed the Auxiliary recently. She 1s a pleasing speaker and related many incidents, both humorous and path- etic, in the lives of the pioneers and the trials and often real hardships en- dured by the brave men and women who go to labor among them as Mis- sionaries in our home land. Mies Mitchell's address was much enjoyed by those present. Wroxeter Allan Houze visited that week with his brother-in-law, Arnold Edgar, Archie McMichael is moving this week to the property recently pur- chased from W. Id, Sanderson, Mrs. Barnard, Fordwich, gave an address on the Philippine .Island., to the W. M. S. in the school room of the Metho•'dist Church Wednesday afternoon, Moncrieff Season for motoring has come. David Livingston visited in Win - Wing - hate overa un S d Y• Mrs, R, Pratt and Mies Edna spent Monday in Milverton. We are pleased to state that Mrs. Wrn. V. McKay is 010011 improved. Robt• and Mrs. Campbell visited in Seaforth the beginning of the week, Will. Parish visited hie sister, Mrs. Jas. Nichol, Brussels, over the week end, • Mrs. Donald McTaggart has been among the sick folk, having been laid aside for a couple of weeks with pleur- isy and toneilitie. We hope she will 8000 be as hearty as ever. Morris Quite a quantity of maple syrup is being made this Spring. Mrs. (Dr) McCutcheon, Wilkes- barre, Penn., is a welcome visitor at her parental home, 5th line, with Thos and Mrs,1 Clark. Dont forget Thos. Ellie' Auction of good farm stock and grain, to be held next Wednesday afternoon. His Lot is Ne 18, Con. 5 and the list may be read on page 4. This will allow farm- ers a good opportunity to stock up with good stuff. BROKE AN Arte. -Monday ()fleet week as Albert and Mrs. (kooks were driving home from Brussels with a horse and cutter in attempting to get from the side of the road 0u to the highway cutter upeet and occupants were thrown out. Mrs. Crooke had the misfortune to break her right arm, near the wrist. Medical atten- dance was soon secured and Mrs. Crooks is doing as well as could be expected. We wish her speedy con- valescence. • Grey Council meeting next Monday at Ethel Roads have greatly improved and will soon be in good condition if tee fine weather continues. Witt, May, of Sunchidge, is visiting bis sister-in-law, Mrs, H. Porter, 10th Con. It is 24 years eines Mr. May was here before. A teal lively old gentleman is Rich. and Cleaver, who is in his 84th year. He makes his home with his son, Charles, 5011 Con. The Sanders Drain By -Law has been published, having to do with proper- ties on the 0th and 10th Cons, Court of Revision will be held at Ethel, Mon. day, May 12th, at, 2 p. tn. Total amount involved is 41050, with a period of 10 years for payment, if so desired. The far m of Calvin Gordon, Lot 21, 000. 5, has been Bold to Jas. Connor, of Harbor Springs, U. 5., and posses- sion will be given in the near future. Mr`l Gordon will return to Listowel. He will bold an Auction Sale of Farm Stock, implements, &c., Wedneeday afternoon of next week. DIED IN ITIS YOOJTIL-Monday of last week, at the home of his uncle, Sam, Catnpbelt, Joseph Armstrong passed away in his youth, being only iii his 1.6thh year He Was a bright, lovableitoy and his decease is deeply regretted. Funeral took place to Molesworth cemetery Wedneeday afternoon,.Rev, 3, P. McLeod, Bruer TEMPEST ------and— SUNSHINE A Play in 4 Acts Interspersed with Southern Melodies to be presented in Community Hall - Blyth Wednesday Ev'g, Apr, 23 By Young People of Walton CommunIfy Cast of Characters Julia Middleton (Tempest) se Mills Fanny Middleton (Suaahinhoe) Mies HaLttieouise Bolger Mammy Sue (An Old Dsrky Slave) Mrs. Joshua Middleton (Father Wan' Juli1laesraanday Fsnay Geo. H, Hood Hugh Steaton (A Neighbor of the Middle. tone) ........ . .......................................... Jess h, Dunn (A Hnmsa Orellot) Bobaway ephef y1 Young Dsrky Nephew et Mammy Sae) ,........ oungwa nn Kearney from the Richard Wilmot (A Young Man from the East) Harry Bolger Program at 8 Sharp A Banco will bo hold at the Con- clusion of Program Play is a good one and will inter- est both young and Elderly. You ars Cordially Invited Admission 35 conte sele, conducting the service. The widowed mother and other relatives share largely in community sympa- ehy. Bellgrave Misses Maud Bell and Babe Wheat- ley spent the week end with Mrs. Harry Allen, Wingham. Women's Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. M. Lake, Tuesday, April 15th, at 2,30 p. m. Program :-The place of the Institute in the Commun. !tee Mrs. J. Taylor ; reading, Mre. Robert McCrea ; Roll Cail, "New Ideas in Fancy Work." Invitation is extended to all the ladies, Clinton Spring Show A Big Success. The Clinton Spring Fair' April 3rd was the largest Fair everheld here partly owing to the excellent weather prevailing. Entries included 100 horses and some 30 cattle. James Mc- Lean, Richmond Hill, who judged the heavy horses, stated it was the beet exhibit of homes he had seen in many years' experience at Fairs, out- side of the large city exhibitions and Winter Fairs. Wm. Doherty, Toron- to, judged the light horses, while Robert Rowcliffe, Exeter, placed the fat cattle and John Archibald, Sea - forth, the dairy cattle. The list of prize winners is as follows :- HEAVY HORSES. Clydesdale Stallion 3 years and over -Wm. Gray, Blyth. Heavy Draught Brood Mare, 8 years and over -A, & J. Broadfoot, Sea - forth. Heavy Draft Filly or Gelding, 3 years and over -D, McCallum, Blyth ; Alex. Sinclair, Kippen, 2nd and 3rd ; Wesley Scott, Seaforth, Heavy Draught Filly or Gelding, 2 years and nude. 3 -Thomas Oarbert, Clinton. Heavy Draught Filly or Gelding, 1 year or under 2-A. & J. Broadfoot, Seaforth, Heavy Draught Horse Colt or Filly, uuder 1 year -A. & J. Broadfoot, Sea - forth ; Wm. Gray, Blyth. Heavy Draught Team in Harness - Alex. Sinclair, Kippen ; A. & J. Brig- ham Blyth ; G. W. Nott, Seaforth. Agricultural Brood Mare, 3 years and over- W. S. Broadfoot, Kippen ; Earl Sproet, Seaforth ; James Stir- ling, Bayfield ; W. 3. Falconer, Brncefleld. Agricultural Filly or Gelding 3.years and aver -Manning Bros., Londes- born ; D. Fotheringham, Brucefleld, 2nd and 3rd ; Jack Wright, Auburn, Agricultural Filly or • Gelding, 2 years and under 8 -William Gray, Blyth ' Fred. Nott, Clinton ; W. J. Rose, Clinton. Agricultural Horse Colt or Filly under 1 year -W. Black. Seaforth. Agricultural Teats in Harness -D. Fotheringham, Brueetield ; Jack Wright, Auburn ; Manning Bros., Londesboro ; Richard Shaddlck, Lon- &taboro. General Purpose Brood Mare 3 years and over -Fred. Nott, Clinton. General Purpose Filly or Gelding 3 years and over --Wm. Decker, Zurich ; 1st and 2nd ; D, Gardiner, Goderich, General Purpose Team in Harness -Wm. Decker, Zurich ; D. Gardiner, 0oderich ; Wm. Bell, Blyth ; Earl Cooper, Clinton. Best Matched Team in Bunnies, any color-RichardShaddick, Londesboro. Team emning greatest distance -SV. Decker, Zurich• LIGHT HORSES. Roadster Stallion, Standard Bred Trotter -John Deoker,(Zurich, Roadster Carriage Horse in Harness Dr. H. H. Rose, Seaforth ; Roy (Dante- len, Seaforth. Roadster Horse in Harness - Robed McLaren, 1'ieneall ; 0. 3. Dale, Clinton ; Wen, Docker, urich. Lady having Won. Prizes Before- Mte, G. W. Nett, Seaforth ; Mrs, Geo, T. Dale, Clinton, I CATTLE .. Shorrthorn Bull, 2„ years -Jame. Snell & Son, Oliutott ; George Ship- ley, n. ShoOlirthorntonBull, 1 year -James SSnelleafor& thS,011, Willem ; Melvin Orich, Shorthorn Cow, 3 years and over- Meforth, SholvinrtttorCrichnt IlSeaeifec, 2 years -James Snell & Son, Clinton ; Melvin ()rich, Seaforth ; Feed Watts, Clinton, Shorthorn Heifer, 1 year --Clifford 'Keys, Varna , James Snell & Son, Clinton, 2uel and 3rd ; Melvin Orich, Seaforth. Polled Angus Bull, 2 years and over -F, Watt, Clinton. Polled Angus Crew, 3 years and over -George Shipley, Cliotnn, Dairy Cow, any age and breed - Fred Watts, Clinton ; J, hands, ()Hyl- ton, 2nd and 3rd ; 113, D, McTaggart, Clinton ; John Dorsey, Clinton, Heifer, under 2 years -Fred Watts, OlintonSrdand 40 ; Elton Rozell, Clinton, 2nd, Sw.eepstaltee,, Bull -James Snell & Son, Chilton Church' Ole levies Jonah, 4 : 9. "T do well to be angry even unto oeatb" was the text from which Rev. J P, McLeod spoke last Sabbath evening on the subject "The marks of the Bigot," Jonah was (r) a mac who had a small idea of life ; (z) a man who had a small idea of truth : (3) a man who lied a small idea of responat- bility. Sabbath morning last Rev. Mr. Clarke preacbed the anniversary sermon to the W. ei. S of the Methodist congregation giving a most appropriate discourse. There was a large attendance. The Thank -offering was 438,00 but additions are expected. Last Sunday afternoon an open session of the Methodist Sab. bath School was held. Program con- sisted pf choruses, recitation by Alice Pope ; reading. Mrs. I, Parker ; solo, Mess Hingston and an interesting ad- dress by Rev. W, E. Hassard, Toronto. Offering for Missions totalled 431,88 which completed tbe sutn of 475.0o, the standard set a year ago by the school. Every class did wen in helping attain the objective and were thanked for their zeal in tbe good cause VARIED PeocRAhr. - League service last Monday everting in the Methodist Church was in charge of the boys and young men, and a short but Interesting program was given. '1'he topic, "The Potter and the Clay," was illustrated by a short Scripture lesson, read by Stan• ley Clarke, and by Vandyke's little story "'Phe Handful of Clay," rendered by Douglas Clarke. The other numbers were :- Humorous reading, Bob Mo - Murray ; mouthorgao selection and en- core, Sam Martin; cho>us,"Clementine" and encore by the following Best Roy Askin Geo Baeker, Alex. Sperling, with Bobs Campbell as a c om• papist and leader. All were agreed that the program was a varied and interest- ing one and wished it had been longer. It is proposed, in the near future, to have an evening in charge of the girls. This sbould prove a sure means of get- ting the boys out to League. Bone SociErv,-Rev, W. E. Has- sard, Toronto, one of the Secretaries of the Upper Canada Bette Society. told the very interesting story of the wonder- ful work being carried on in this ofd and wen managed organization last Sunday, speaking in Melville church in the morning and ie. the Anglican church in the evening. He related numerous incidents relative to the far reaching character of tbe many translations of the Scriptures and the value they are to every Missionary enterprise, emphasiz• ing the need of hearty support to better the world. Without any doubt a new 'interest was awakened in Bible Society work by the fine addresses of Mr. Has- sard who will be welcome hack to Brus- sels, He is a son of the late Rev. Thos. Hassard, who 50 odd years ago was stationed at Bluevale in the Primitive Methodist ministry. Mrs.' win. Hall, of town, who was a Miss Jewitt living near Bluevale, remembered the rev, gentleman when a Parsonage lad and it was an interesting meeting between the two on Sunday evening. Rev. Mr, Hassard has been re years with the Society, giving up a Toronto pastorate to accept the appointment. Literature was distribetod at the close of the Sab- bath services here, No offering was asked as the regular yearly canvas tor subscriptions will he put on uext Fall Brussels Branch has a fine record. In 1923 ,contribution was 8242 ; the year before nearly 8251 ; 1925, 91242 and 1920 $259• These returns run web over $zoo annually for past 7 years with nearly as good a record for the previous 20 years. For 39 years the total was always above 4100. le, A McArthur is the President and W. H. Kerr, the Secretary -Treasurer, )atter boldlug of- ficesince November r88r, 42 years ago, succeeding tbe late Dr. David Wataou, who removed to Seatorth at that time. It would not be an easy task to outdo the hne list of Collectors through those years. More Local. News Toasopv afternoon of next week, a Masonic gathering will be held at Clin- ton to meet Grand Master Dt•ope, A banquet will be held in the evening. D. D G. M. Wilton, accompanied by a number of Brussels squaws and compass brethern, purpose attontling,i New Poen Amon, Foe BRvsem,s,--• This week Frank Woods was appoint- ed local agent tor the well known Ford car and will him) his Show room hurl Office in the large frame building at the bridge,'l'urnberry street. Mr, Woods is no stranger to the people of Brussels and locality Bence requires tie introduc- tion. He will no doubt see that the, grass dont grow under his feet in accepting this new it‘...(ion. We Wish him success The Ford :advt. may be reed 0n nage 5 of 1 ter Poet'. Read it and see Mr. Woods.