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The Brussels Post, 1924-4-23, Page 1VOL, 52 NO, 44 $2.0o per annum in advance BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23,' 1924 W, Hp KERR, Proprietor Careful an.d rompt handlingof his collections, dependable credit information, a sympathetic understandin of his requirements , and resources for the demands of his business are services a business man has a right 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 dank of Nova Scotia ESTABLISHED 1832 F. M. WILMOT, Paid-up Capital $ 10,000,000 Manager, Brussels Reserve - - 10,000,000 Total Ansate -- 210,000,000 '23-E New Advertisements Thursday Ralf Rolldny Farm to rent -D. Milne For sale—Ale$. Russell Notioe—Robert Thnell Seed oats—;}lark Cardiff Car of cement—J. H Fear Raisin bread—W. E Willis Chopping mill—F. Borrlaon The Rosary—Family Theatre Pigs for sale—Darold Spelt. Pigs for sale—Lloyd Porter Boarders wanted—Taa Poen Farm to rent—Win. Rutledge Bull for service—D. M. Scott Cattle for sale—R. J. McLennan Court of Revision—Twp. of Morris Flex land wan ted—John Meadows Man golds for sale—Everett Hoover House olonning helps—F. R, Smith Tenders for drain—w.. R. Cruikshank MisfrLct gaps Walton W. G. Neal was at Clinton last week attending a Masonic function. We were sorry to hear of the demise of Mre. Wesley Searle, Morris town- ship. Mrs, Herbert Manning and daugh- ters have been enjoying a holiday with relatives at Clinton, This week George Ferguson and cbildren are visiting at the home of Robert and Mre. Ferguson, Walton. CHOtlL PAIR — A meeting of all Interested in Walton School Fair will be held in the School House here, Thursday, May 1st, at 8 p. m. Teach - ere in all sections having to do with the Fair are asked to kindly see that the school subscription for Special prizes is forthcoming so that the prize list may be got in shape, Make a point to bepreserit. ED. BRYANS, President. Goderich Signal last week said :— Godertch Planing ,Mills, Ltd., were awarded the contract to supply the material necessary for the erection of a 2 story addition -to the Walton pub- lic school. The new addition is to be floored throughout with hardwood THURSDAY HALF HOLIDAY ALL the Storee and Offices in the Village of Brussels will close at 12 o'clock noon every TI ureday this Sum- mer, beginning May let and con- tinuing till close of October, Business places will be open every Wednesday and Saturday , evenings and evenings before a Public Holiday, and sided with elate surface shingling. Planing Mills Co, are under inatrne- tione to forward material to Walton as soon as possible; when it is under- stood construction work will be un- dertaken by day labor, Harvey Hoover and son. London, were calling on friends here last week. He has commenced bueinese in the Forest city. Moncrie f Chopping Mill will be run on Tuesday. and Friday each week, only, until fur hther e notice. Seeding has been held back by the cold wet weather. Miss Berva Speiran spent Sunday with her parents here. There has been a great deal of maple syrup made here this Spring. R. Huffman, Stratford, called on relatives here over the week -end. We are pleased to state that the Smith girls, who have been Buffering with the fever, are much improved. Rev. Mr, Chandler, with Meadamee Fulton, McTaggart and Patterson, called on Mrs. McQuarrie, Listowel, recently. Mrs. McQuarrie, her many friends will be glad to hear, is feeling mach better. FLAN LAND WANTED It is the intention to grow a crop of Flax in Brussels vicinity in 0924. For that purpose land will be rented. Don't delay and for full particulars see Jno. Meadows, B?s0sseis Car lif Cement Has arrived at Ethel Sta- tion and is being unload- ed Wednesday and Thursday. If you require a supply don't delay or- dering it now. J. H. FEAR Phone 2213 ETHEL Hydro Wiring ( Hydro Wiring Prices Cut hi Two We guarantee our Workmanship. Nothing but First-class Material used. Let us give you our prices on that job of yours. McKinnon & Murcar Phone 92 rind 4 Gordon McQuarrie, Listowel, palled on old blonde the beginning of the week. Fred, and Mee. Hedrick. 1�Jlwira, were vieitore with L', and Mre, Qole over Seater, Albert Wells, who has spent the Whiter in the North, le home again and will seen be at work here with D. Prater, truck, Much eympathy is extended Mre.. Pratt in the death of her sister, Mrs, Searle, of Morris township, which took place in Kitchener hospital on Sunday. Wroxeter Miss Mary Harris is holidaying in Toronto, Mies Irene Stocks returned to Tor- onto Monday, Mise Lincoln, St. Marys, is the guest of Mrs, E. Dobbs. Mrs. Tait and little daughters are visiting in Toronto. Miss Jean Wylie, Toronto, is home for the Easter vacation. Leslie McLaughlin, Oshawa, visited at his home here this week. Wm. Booth, Kitchener, was a re- cent visitor with hie mother here. Mise E. J. Howe is attending a Lib- rary Convention In Toronto this week, Miss Janet Dickson, Toronto, spent several days under the parental roof. Mise Beatrice Howe, Leamington, is the guest of her sisters, the Misses Howe. Milton and Mre. Edmuneon epent the week -end with relatiyee at At- wood. Service was held in the Anglican Church on the afternoon of Good Friday. Mise Alba Gallaher, Toronto, spent several days with her parents, Albert and Mre. Gallaher, Howie Raymond Rutherford and Mise Mary McMichael, Stratford Normal School, are home for the Beater vacation. Mr. and Mre. Aikenhead and little daughter London, were holiday visit- ors with John and Mrs. McNaughton, Turnberry. Mise Agnee MaKereher, M.A., who is on the teaching staff at Alma Col - ledge, St. Thomas, is enjoying two weeks at her home here. Robt. McMichael, Turnberry, has moved to the ferns at the edge of the village, recently purchased from hie brother, Archie McMichael. Grey Number of enquiries for hired help among the farmers of this township. Miss Edith Dark, is home for her Easter holidays from Stratford Nor- mal, Mies Muriel Hoover, London, was a weloome visitor at the old home for Easter. "Jim" McFarlane is back from Detroit, where he spent a few months enjoyably. George Hall has removed from the farm, 9rd Con., to Ethel. We wish him success. Mies Ethel Davidson, who is a stu- dent at Stratford Collegiate, is home for the holiday, We're going to the Ethel Box Social Friday evening of this week. It will be held in the Township Hall. The school teachers will once more take up the "gad" next Monday and no doubt push for examination results. Thos. and Mre, Tughen, Trowbridge and B. Johnston, Listowel, were visi- tors with Robt. and Mre. Baker, last week, Harvey Hoover and son Melvin 0were visitors at the former's London, home, 9th Oon. during the past week. Milton Lowe, 9th Con., is off on a business trip to Northern Ontario where we hope he will meet with the euccees he desires, Oscar and Mrs. Huehn spent the week -end with Louis and Mrs. Steles. Miss Emplane accompanied them home for a visit in Conestogaa ADnaEss AND PRESENTATION,—Fol- lowing is the address read at the pres- entation referred to last week To MR. AND MRS. DENMAN, KATE AND HENRIETTA We, your friends and neighbors, have gathered -here to -night to spend a pleasant 'evening with you before leaving our midst. It grieves us very much to -see you go but the old saying is quite true, 'The beet of friends have to part." You have always proven vpuree1vee worthy neighbors and friends, willing at ail times to help in the duties of life, Your services have been greatly appreciated in the church where you have always .taken an ac- tive part, but we know that our lose will be Atwood's gain. We are very glad that you will be near by, so that the can see your pleasant faces quite often, We hope your retired life may be a long and happy one. lo conclu• Bion we ask you, Me. Denman, to . ac- cept this emokiug set, and Mrs. Den- man and family kindly accept thio silver tea service ae a slight token, not for the intrinsic value but es a mark of friendship and while using these things you may ever be reminded that lelsiOANe.eteleeSOle�.iee..Se HYDRO WIRING ANYONE desirous of having their buildings wired for Hydro would do well to consult me ae to prices, etc., As 1 have engaged the services of an A 1 Electrician. Robt. Thuell tAl1 •♦� 0� rta�N ♦e��i���Hit eisiessismitiossiessammistrirsolonssasosaimissmassitss No You like Raisins This is a Special Week for aisin Bread FRESH EVERY DAY It makes - a very desirable cbange in the regular bill of fare and is most healthful. Order a loaf if you have not done ao. It will please you. W. E. Willis Phone 32x the best wishes and good -will of this neighborhood go out to all of you in your new home. May God's richest blessing be ever upon you. Signed on behalf of your friends and neighbors, THOS. INGLES PERCY WARD, WILSON EVANS, HARTWELL SPEIRAN, The recipients made suitable replies thanking their many neighbors and friends for their kind remembrance. The union Sabbath School, that meets in school house of S. S. No. 3, will re -open after the Winter vaca- tion, on the fleet Sabbath afternoon in May. We are sorry to sae that John Wilson and Mrs. J. P. Gaynor, 10th Oon., continue quite poorly but good wishes are extended for early im- provement. Oswald Hemingway, now of the Bank of Nova Scotia, Petrolia, was home for the Easter •holiday. He is the eldest son of W. J. and Mre. Hem- ingway, 11th Con. Osborne, son of Rev. and airs. J. R. Earle, Missionaries in China, now home on furlough, is spending the Easter holidays with his uncle and aunt, R. J. and Mre. Hoover. The visitor was born in China. A new Chevrolet touring car has been purchased by W. J. D. Cardiff, 7th Con„ from the well known local agents, Andersou Bros., Brussels, who did a thriving business in 1923 which they hope to duplicate in 1924. , Ethel School re•opens next Monday. Seeding has commenced in this lo- cality. The coast is clear once more for an- other wedding. Box Social Friday evening of this week, Good time guaranteed. Mrs. R. Mitchell spent Easter with her sister,Mre. Geo. Bateman. George nd Mre, Hall are now resi- dents of Ethel, having moved in from the farm. Wilfrid and Mre. Eckmier, Strat- ford, spent Easter with C. and Mrs, Eckmier, town. Mies Dorothy McDonald is spending a few days at the home of her uncle, Jas. McLelland. Mrs. Spence has been laid aside for the past few days, We hope she will soon be feeling better. Rev. Mr. Thynne, Palmerston, preached in the Presbyterian church here last Sunday afternoon. Sorry to state the health of Mrs. J. A. Cole bas not been the beet but we hope for an early recovery. It is rumored that we will lose our doctor from town. Dr, Ferguson would be greatly missed by all. E. Desjerdlne has preparations un- der way for building of his garage. That's the spirit we like to see. A car of cementbeing is unloaded this week byJ H. Fear,Ethel, See his advt. if ou want a supply. Hugh' Cunningham, Fingal, was visiting relatives and old frieude in this locality over the Eastertide, H. Dobson purposes renovating the house on the property formerly known as the Eckmier Farm, Its a step in the right direction, Quite a delegation attended the Foot Ball annual meeting at Lietowel last Friday, Some anitnated discus- sions were on the program. Sunday evening Rev. Mr, Hann de- livered an excellent Easter message to 0 large Audience. A woman's choir. rendered apecial Easter music. A special meeting of those having the Royal Arch degree, will be held 00 L. 0. L, No, 631, Ethel, Tuesday, April 29th. Please keep the date in mind and plan to attend, Who'll put some ']tick into the. foot ball fans of thio town'. and make the subject a live one 1' Everyone .is needed to boost and help Support one of the beat of games, Friday evening, May .2nd, the Women's Institute will present the huinorous play, 'The adventures of Grandpa," in the Township Hall. Watch out for the posters giving ad- ditional information. During the past week David Lam- ont, of btelita, Man., was a welcome visitor at the home of his mother, Mrs. Angue Lamont, He was called here on account of the serious illness of airs. Lamont. Speedy' convales- cence would be - welcome newe tb many old friends, • Fpm THEA BRUSSELS Friday and Saturday April 25 & 20 "The Rosary" This well known and pop- ular story will be well worth eeeing. Monday & Tuesday Next "The Exiles" With John Qllbert An exotic drama of the eonsolence and eonsolenceless. Magnificent, mirthful, dramatic, romantic. Home's not merely roar 'ignore walla Tho' with plotnree hang and gilded ; Home le where affection calls, . Where its shrine the heart has band- ed. 113ox ,oeiai II I Notice i Jfd _ ' Gordon Webster and Charles Weir, Toronto, were Easter visitors at the home of Jas. Pearson. Percy Stevenson, eon of John and Mre. Stevenson, is leaving this week for Niagara Falls. His brother Ed, lives there, J. Leslie and Mrs. Irwin, Masters Clinton and Charles, and W. and Mre, Wright and little Dorothy, James- town, called on Ethel friends Satur- day. WEDDING.— A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Presbyterian Manse, Atwood, Saturday, April 19th, when Bev. F. W. Gilmour tied the matri- monial bow between Walter Smillie, a well known young farmer, and Mies Sara Alice, youngest daughter of Wm. and Mrs. Eckmier, both of this locality, Bride, who was unattended, was gowned iu a navy blue suit of tricotine and wore a black hat. A dainty supper was served to the im- mediate friends at the home of the bride, after which the happy couple left, amid showers of confetti, for the groom's farm on the lst Oon. of Mor- ris where they will reside. The bride will be greatly missed in both church and community as ehe was a zealous worker in the Presbyterian choir and Sabbath School. Many good wishes follow them to their new home, Morris Schools will get down to business next Monday. Spring work is going ahead with a lively gait this week. Morrie township farmers possess a large number of extra good horses, nota few of which have found ready buyers this Spring. This week Robert Nichol attended the sessions of the Educational Couu- eil at Toronto as the delegate from the school section to which he belongs. A fine span of matched draft brown is owned geldings by Alex. McLauch- lin, East gravel road. Mac, likes a fine team and has handled many a good one. Mies Stella Turvey, of this town- ship, has accepted a position as sales- lady in D. M. Ferguson's store, Strat. ford. She is a competent hand with a wide experience. The Auction Sale of Farm stock held by Thos. Ellie, 4th line, last week, went with a good swing and' with satisfactory results. He had a good lot of stock and in great condi- tion. Leslie Thuell and The. McNeil have gone to Cochrane, New Ontario, local- ity, where they have purchased farms and will also engage in the sawmill bueinese. We wish them success. They are good workers who should make good, On account of indifferent health Miss Ida Frain thought it wisdom to rest upinstead of attempting g to teach, h, hence Miss Lizzie Dickson, well ell qalined youngladyof Greyowuehtp, will take Mise Frain's place in S. S. No, 3, Morrie, commencing work next Monday. We wish Miss Diekeon sue- cess and Miss Frain speedy and com- plete convalescence, OBIT.—As stated last week Joseph Sproat crossed that bourne from whence no traveller returns, aster a brief illness of a few days, on the 16th inst, He passed away at the residence of Jae, G. and Mrs, Anderson, rela- tives, nn the 5th line, where be had inane hie home for several months. For years he lived with the late. David Sproat, a cousin, at Belgrave. De- ceased carne to Oanadtt from Scotland when 17 years of age and lived for a long time in Tuekeremith township. He was the youngeet of 10 brothers, all of whom continued to live in the Old Laud excepting the subject of this sketch. -Mia9 Margaret McMurray became Mr. Sproat's bride, pre-deceae- ing, hien by long years. A, daughter was born, who married Alex, Smith, but she died 2 yeare ago. Four grand children survive. Funeral was held last; Saturday, appropriate service be- ing conducted by itev; Dr. Perris, of Wingharu. Interment was made at Egmondville Cemetery, Pallbearers were ;—.H. Kirkby, T. Arohlbald, G. Jordan, J, Stewart, P. Scottltnd Jae. Anderson. Among thole wire attend. ed from a distance were A. Smith, Dakota, aid H. B. Sproat and family, Wobdetock. Mr,'Spreat was a mal of sterling integrity andwas esteeeged by ar wide circle. Ile was in his 83rd year, Township stall, Ethel Friday Ev'g, April 25 at 8 p, m. DANDY PROGRAM Take iG in and have a good time, Ladies with Boxes Free. Gents and others 26c, A Jolly Time Promised. Hurrah for Ethel 1 Proceeds go to Foot Ball Treasury. Backward weather for seeding. This week Earl Anderson, eon of J. G. and Mrs, Anderson, 6th line, leaves for a Mission field in the West where he will spend the Summer. We wish bila A 1 success. He is a student for the Presbyterian ministry. Much sympathy is extended to Richard and Mrs. Johnston, in the death of their youngest son, Alfred. He was only in his 20th year. Funer- al waa held from the parental home, let Oon, Morrie, on April 9th, Pall- bearers were hie cousins, Sperling Johnston, Clarence Johnston, Harvey Johneton, Earl Mothers and Addison Fraser. MIGHT HAVE EASILY BEiiN WORSE. —Last Friday night O. and Mrs. Wal- ker, 6th line, heard something fall up. stairs and on investigating feand the place afire, the noise being occasioned by fallingiplaeter. The partitions were burned considerably but Mr, Walker fought the blaze and saved the day. Fire started at the chimney. Had the family got to bed (they Bleep downstairs) the consequences might easily have proven very serioue, Dam- age is being repaired this week. ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION.— Thur•aday of last week, before the pupils of S. S. No. 3 were dismissed for Easter holidaye,;tbey took advant- age of the occasion and presented their highly esteemed teacher, Mimi Mary McNab, with a brooch, ivory tray, jewel case, Bair receiver, and powder box. The following ad- dress was read by Evelyn Cook, while the gifts were presented by Jean Leitch, Marion McCauley and Ellen Nichol. Mise McNab, although taken by surpriee, made a brief but most suitable reply. A short program was preeented concluding with an old fashioned spelling match put on. Tasty lunch was served. A number of visitors were in attendance from the Section. Good wiehee were ex- pressed for Mies McNabb's future success in Brussels public school Mise Dickson, the new teacher, will commence her duties next Monday, DEAR Mies MoNAB. Upon the occasion of your depar- ture from our school, we the pupils of S. S. No. 3 wish to express our ap- preciation of your kindness and patience with us during the last 3 years as our teacher. Regret is ours to -day that we are to part, but what is our loss is others' gain. We hope, as we understand you are not going far away. to often have the pleasure of meeting with you. As a small token of love and respect we ask you to accept these gifts as a small re- membrance of appreciation and it ie our wish that success may follow you where ever you may go. Signed on behalf of the pupils of S. S. No. 3. MRS, WESLEY SEARLE DECEASED. —The report of the death of Emma Patterson, beloved wife of Wesley Searle, 901) line, came as a sad shock to the community. She had un- dergone an operation for the removal of gall stones at Kitchener hospital last week and was supposed to be making favorable progress when the collapse came and she passed away on Sunday at 4 a. m. Remains were brought to her late home, North Lot 20, Con. 10, Morrie township, from where the funeral took place Wed- nesday afternoon of this week, to Brussels cemetery, Rev, A. 0. Tiffin, Blyth, conducting the service. De- ceased was a daughter of George and Mrs. Patterson, Hallett township, and was united in marriage to her now bereft partnerin September ether1918. In addition to her husband a 3y ear old laddie, George Allan, is left another, lees 3 surviving brothers are Wil- liam, Chicago and Robert and Alex.. Hullett and the 5 sisters are :—Mrs, R. Pratt, Moncrieff ; Mrs. Howard, Minnesota, U. S., and Mies Catharine at home. Deceased was in her 29th year and her early demise ie a source of sincere regret amongst her wide circle of friends. The bereaved are deeply sympathised with in their tun looked for sorrow. Mr, Searle had re- turned from Kitchener Friday with hopes of the speedy recovery of his wife, hence the departure came as a groat shock to the borne. Jamestown Geo. Johnston and daughter attend- ed the funeral of the former's brother at Fotdwich. Mrs. Duncan MacDonald went back to London for medical treatment, Many old friends here wish her speedy progress, We welcome Walter Smillie and bride to the old home, on let line of Morrie and wish them many happy, prosperous years. Birks Robertson, of the Howlck- Grey boundary, met with an unfor. tunate accldellt, while wonting in the bush, when a log rolled on him crush. leg and breaking his leg, Jamestown Sunday School will open Sabbath, May 4th at 9 o'clock, for the Summer. R. T. Strachan is the Superintendent, We Wish it euccese and hope there will be a rallying of helpful infivanoee. /ANYONE havingchat,gee /il made in their Electric Ser- vice, whether ae new wir. ing or alterations, will receive no current from this Plant un - len approved by me. ROBT, THUELL, 0 Manager and Proprietor Thos. and Mre Irwin and Howard, Wawanoeh ; M and Mrs. Gamble and Miss' Jean, Morris ; and Allan and Mrs. Fralick and Misees Jennie and Mary, of Turnberry, spent Sunday at the home of Mies Alice Fralick, Oran brook Miss Jessie Menzies is home from Toronto for the Easter holiday. Mies R. McNair, teacher at Blyth, has been spending the Easter vacation with relatives in this vicinity. Last Sabbath morning Rev. Mr. Thynne, Palmerston occupied the pul- pit of the Presbyterian church here. Business Mens' association Town Half Holiday wilt be Thursday Wednesday evening of last week the Annual Meeting of Brussels Busineee Mena' Aeeociation was held in the Board room of the Public Library, (ieo. R. Weller, President, in the cread shair, Mid adopted. After a short die - Minutes of last annual meeting were mission regarding the Weekly Half Holiday it was moved, by S. Wilton, seconded by W. D. Hamel that Thurs- day afternoon be continued as the day from May lst to October Met, with business places open each Wed- nesday and Saturday evenings during this period also on evenings preceding a Public Holiday. Also that from Dec, 15th to Deo, 31et stores and shops remain open each week evening to take care of Christmas trade, Car- ried, In relation to street watering to cut off the duet nuisance it was agreed to ask the business people to pay these charges until the sealing coat of tarvia is put on the business portion of Main street. Reeve Baeker did not think it would be long until this work was done and he hoped to arrange for the North and South portions of Turn - berry street, macadamized a few yeare ago, also receiving attention. How and where should cars be park- ed on Turnberry street 7 This subject elicited a lively chat and it was gener- ally agreed that while Motor Traffic rules should govern, the public would be asked to place their care at an angle to the .curbing, all care on the one side of street facing the one way and vice versa and that the Constable and Street Committee instruct drivere as to the plan where it is required. Necessary lights must show on cars and speeding cut out within the cor- poration. An abbreviated selection of autowill laws w wt 1 beP ubliab ed in THE POST as a matter of information to the uninformed and to remove any reason for non-compliance on the part of motorists. "Safety -First" will not be'overlooked in guarding those hav- ing to cross the streets. President introduced the question of a semi-monthly Band Concert ori the street during the Summer, Wed- nesday or Saturday evenings, Prop= ositlon met with approval and Jae. Fox, F. R. Smith and W. H. Kerr were deputized to glean information from Bands aa to cost, ale., and report at next meeting. The Association is supposed to finance the expense. Informal discussion followed as to how the Association might increase its value to the community, Regular meetings were suggested and the last Friday evening of each month named so that any matter desired to be Drought before the town Council could be presented at the succeeding Monday evening.Bringing Brin i r inan oc- casional 1 c caeional public speaker, a Banquet, Field Day and other suggestions were referred to but all were left over until next meeting, which will be held May 2nd at same place of meeting. It was urged that a membership campaign should be inaugurated, with the et'andard set of 75, at an annual fee of 50 cents, and President Weller and Reeve Baeker were appointed to take charge, backed up by the 17 or 18 who paid their fees last Wednesday in heading the membership list. It is expected that every busineee person in Brussels will join and thereby assist in an organization whose prime object is to boost Brussels and locality and make and keep it in the list of real -go- ahead towne.. Officers for past year were re-elected for 1924 and are as follows ;— President, G. R. Weller ; Vice=Pres., A. 0. Baeker ; Secretary, M. Black; Treasurer, G. H. Santis; Advisory Committee, Jas. Fox, 8, T, Plum and A, Strachan, Probabilities are that this latter Committee may be enlarged and pos- sibly a couple of ladies engaged in buatnese added. This was the best organization meeting held for years, only as buei nese people we should see to it that we don't freeze up until next auntie" meeting, 12 bonnie of "mash" wore found on Sam. Scott's fares, near' Luoknow, The discovery met hien 200 and costs,