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The Brussels Post, 1924-6-11, Page 1VOL., 52 NO, 5x .00 bier annum in advance BRUSSELS, ONT44RXO, WEDNESDAY, UNE xi, xgaq Specials for Saturday Men's 2 -piece Balbriggan Underwear Regular $i,5o for - $1.25 Men's Combination Balbriggan Under- wear Regular $1,50 for $1.25 Men's Athletic Combination Underwear Regular $1.25 for - 95c. Men's Silk and Wool Half Hose Regular 85c for - - 69c Men's Silk Hose, Regular 75c for 65c Men's Brown Lisle Hose with Clock Regular 65c for - 50c Boys' Cotton Jerseys, Reg, 6oc for 49c R. W. FERGUSON GENTS' OUTFITTER New Advertisements Auto Tops -W. H. Willie Planta for solo-Mre. Cole House for sale -Tun POST Western oats -Alf. Baekor Annual Sale -Hanna a Co, Ethel Mission Band Meeting Car No, loot—J. P. McIntosh Gorden Party -Roe's Church Garden Party-Moncrieff Church Garden Purty-Brnwntown Cliaroh Mighty Lek' a Rose -Family Theatre Entertainment -Molesworth Church Pasture cattle wanted -Gilbert Spotr Tenders for wiring -A. H. Macdonald Hot weather suggeatlona—W. D. Hamel Notioe to Creditors -Lorenzo Pral estate Garden Part -St. John's Church, Brussels Mistrid Ada Jamestown Mrs. Duncan McDonald is back from London, We hope she will continue to improve. 0, L. and Mrs. Strachan and family, Elmira, were welcome visitors at the foemer's parental home. Chas. and Mrs, Irving, Broderick, Sack., are visiting with Miss Jessie, I Robert and John Strachan, aunt and uncles to Mrs. Irving, who was Miss Flora Werner, The visitors have been on a holiday tb New Brunswick and are on the home etretch now. Wroxeter Geo. S. and Mrs. Leckie spent Sun- day in London. Mise Margaret McTavish has return- ed from Toronto. A. A. and Mrs. Esty, Buffalo, are renewing acquaintances in the village. W. H. Willis, Wingham, ham occupied the pulpits in Salem I i sand Wroxeter Methodist churches on Sunday. Geo, and Mrs. Black, Wingham and B. and Mrs. Whitmore, Harriston, were Sunday visitors with R. and Mrs, Black. Miss B. Roy, who has been in poor health for some time, has gone to the home of her neice, Mrs. Galbraith,. Orange Hill. The firet game of the W. F, A. In- termediates played here Thursday evening between Wroxeter and Brus- sels resulted in a draw, each side scor- ing one goal. There was a good at- tendance of spectators. I4ot Weather Suggestions Straw Hats . $1.39 and up Light. Weight Underwear • Combinations $1.29 2 -Piece - .69 New Shirts Iii+ PURE SILKS, FRENCH CREPES, ENGLISH WOVENS, BAL6ON CLOTH, FRENCH HAIRLINE, ETC. Don't Forget Father's Tie For Father's Day 500 tit) $1.50 •'+►11r,;t'7"11e'"•'IT".77`te"Tr'IrOTT• •"11- lamel Men's Wear REV. CLARENCE MAOKINNON Principal of Presbyterian College, Halifax, who was chosen Moderat- or of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church for coming year, at Owen Sound laet week. Mrs. Jae. Ballantyne and little granddaughter, Toronto, are guests of the former's sister, Mise Jean Graham. Fred. Vogt and Mrs, Geo. Lorimer left for their homes in Detroit, Mon- day after spending a week with their mother, Mrs. John Vogt. John Henneberg, Reeve of the vil- lage and Reeve John McEwen, Turn - berry, returned from Goderich Friday where they had attended County Council. I ANNUAL Garden Party Brownt own Ebenezer Church 2nd Line Morris Township Friday Ev'g, June 20th Supper Served from 6 to 8 o'clock Town's splendid Orchestra Wroxeter Mrs. Van Wyck Wingham's Talented Reader and Local Talent will supplya fine Peogram. Tickets 35 and 20 Cents Brownlown folk invite you for the evening of the 20th, so don't forget. Tell your Neighbo s also, Westeropats Expected this week. Order early. Alf. Baeker Phone 5 Brussels Hemlock Lumber For Sale A' customer has a quantity'of bright Hemlock Lumber, sown from green logs, for sale at Wel. ton Saw Mill. Out inch and 2 x 4; 8 to 12 feet long. Price $85 per M, cash, plus revenue Lax. Jno. McDonald 'Phone 1913 Walton Garden Party The Annual Garden Party of Knox Church Monerxeff Will be held on the Church Reminds Friday Ev'g, June 20th Supper Served in the basement of the church from 6 to 8 o'clock, after which a very fine program will be pre. rented by Hamilton Talent, consisting of ;-Miss Laura Mil- ler. Reader and Entertainer ; Mr. Walter McOutcheon, fine Baritone Soloist.; and Mr. Sam, Berry, Scotch Comedian. Don't miss hearing these Grand En ter tai n ere, Adults hew Children 25c, Everybody Welcome! Robt. McTaggart, Rev, E. P. Chandler, Chairman, Pastor. John Lfelville, Convener of Program Committee Oranbrook We are sorry to hear that Rev. R. F. Cameron, Georgetown, is hardly as well as usual. We hope for good news of progress. Funeral of late James Grant, who died at Orillia, took place her last Monday. Rev. Mr. McLeod, Brussels. took charge of the service. No service in Knox Church last Sunday. Rev. Mr. McCulloch, Toron- to, was expected. Rsv, Mr. McLeod will be here next Sunday morning. LEG BROKEN.-Fridny, May 30th, Jas. Brown, a former old resident of this locality, had the misfortune to have his left leg broken at the thigh, and had his back injured while assist- ing in moving a slaughter house at Milverton, where Mr. Brown lives, The building toppled over doing the injury. He was badly shaken up. Mc. Brown's sisters -here (Mesdames Wm., Matt., and Thos. Cameron and Mrs. Marry Smalldon) were at Milver- ton to see him. We hope he will soon be able to get about. Belgrave Rev. Mr. Goodwill has been supply- ing the pulpit of the Presbyterian Church most acceptably. Mise Minnie Campbell, Clinton, is Imre on account of the illness of her mother, whom we trust will soon be quite hearty. Mr. Pentland and Wilfrid Reid were attending the Methodist Conference last week at Windsor. Former will likely attend college next Conference year. BROTHER DIED IN THE WEST, - Alex. Porterfield, Township Clerk of East Wawauosh, left for Brandon, Man., Saturday afternoon, May 31st, after learning that his brother George Porterfield, Deputy Postmaster of Brandon, bad passed away. He is a son of the late Peter Porterfield, East St.1ndrew's church Molesworth WILL HOLD AN Old Time Entertainment and Supper Thursday Evening, June 19th Supper served from 6 to 8 No. 1 Programme will follow that no one should miss,' Tickets 50 and 2e Cents Proceeds go to Manse Fund Good time guaranteed so don't rules it. We Repair Auto Tops, Sides and Curtains WE ALSO SUPPLY NEW TOPS COMPLETE u"M ,, iyou wait. icas put in while Willis' Shoe Store, Wingham 1 7, H. KERR, Proprietor Garden Party Roe's Church Sod Con„ Grey Twp, Tuesday Ev'g, June 17th Under auspices of the Ladies' Aid. Supper Served from 6 to 8 o'clock Program will be an extra good one and will consist of the presentation of a 6 Act Drama entitled"The Dust i f the Earth," by the Kill Kars Klan, of Harding's School, Howick. Gorrie's well known Orchestra, of 7 pieces, will supply Musical numbers'.. Adults 35c. Children 20a. A cordial Invitation is extended to the public. MAs. AUSTIN RAYNARD, Pres. Rev, B. W. BANN, Chairman, Wawanosh, anti a most highly re- spected citizen of Brandon, About 25 years ago he clerked iu the late D. M. Gordon's store, Wingham. Mr®. Er- nest Geddes, Belgrave and Mrs. J. L. Geddes, Waterloo, are sisters of de- ceased. Mr. Porterfield was a fine man. Belgrave Women's Institute will meet at the home of Mee. D. Geddes, next Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Mre. Joseph Clegg will deal with the interesting topic, "The relation of the home to the community." A good is attendance asked for, eo. Moncrieff Hear Walter McCutcbeon, Friday evening. June 20th, if you appreciate a flue soloist. He comes highly re- commended. Dont miss hearing Sam. Berry, the Scotch comedian at Moncrieff. Friday evening June 20th, also Miss Laura Miller, reader and entertainer. Grey Dont forget to attend the big Gar- den Party at Moncrieff, Friday even- ing June 20th. Mr. and Mrs, Sanderson, Wingham, and Miss Willis, Brussels, visited at the home of Mrs. H, Porter, 10th Con., Last week end. School Pianie, in which 5, S. Nos. 3 and 8, Grey, and No, 8, Morris, will gjoin will be held in Fred. Cardiff's rove Saturday afternoon, 28th inst. Everybody welcome only don't forget your basket, Alfred and Mrs. Sanders and daugh- ter, Marguerite, and Solon and Mrs. Burch, all of Bay City, Mich., spent the week end with Isaac and Mrs. Lake. Former is Mrs. Lake's brother audit is about I9 years since he was here before. We are sorry to state that the close of life came to Robert Wilson, 10th Oen., Thursday of last week, in his 47th year. Funeral took place Satur- day afternoon, interment being made in Wingham cemetery, Mrs. Wilson and family are deeply sympathised with in their great loss, Obituary notice next week. 'Morris Drops have been backward but the warmer weather should coax them along. Miss Violet Anderson, 5th line, has gone to Stratford Hospital where she will train for a nurse. We wish her the best of success in this most im- portant prnfeseion. BIT BY A BALE of BAv.-Last week Neil Black, a well known resident of the 4th line, suffered injury by being struck on the head by a bale of hay and has been quite poorly since. We hope he will soon be as hearty as ever. Mise Myrtle Johnson has been at Hyde Park 2 weeks with her sister, Mrs, M. Bradburn. Mrs. Bradburn has been very ill since going to Hyde Park but is now able to walk out for a few minutes each day, we are pleas- ed to state, Friday evening of next week the Annual Garden Party will be held at Ebenezer church, 2nd line, and if you want a good time be sure and attend. :supper 8 to 8. Good program in which Town's Orchestra, Wroxeter ; Mrs, V'anwyck, Elocutionist, Wing - and local talent will take part. Read the advt. in this issue and see Browntown on June 20th. Alex. McNeil, 5th line, had a close call last week from a serions accident. He had been using the land roller and was backing it into the implement house when the tongue broke and the driver was thrown to the ground when the roller tipped, Mr. McNeil received quite a shake up but we are glad to see him able to get about once more, Mies Janet Kerr,''Moosejaw, is visit- ing with her old school chum, Miss Josephine Johnson, at "Summerland Farm," Together they motored to Gienannan to pall on another old schoolmate, now Mee, R. Appelby. They bad a delightful visit with Mr. and files. Appelby, It is 5 years since Mies Kerr went west and her many friends are greatly pleased to see her, James and Mre. Knox and baby, Betty, 'are also here and the party expect to be in this vicinity about 8 weeks and will have a very busy time calling on old frlende. Melville Church Anniversary The Anniversary Sermons of Melville Church, Brussels, will be preached by Rev.Ur. Harkness Ripley Sabbath, June 15th at 11 a. m. and 7p,w, Special Music by Church Choir Anoivereary Offering will be taken at both services. You are cordially Invited to attend z 4r Walton The roof is on the new school house and the work progressing well. Mrs. Sundercook a sister to Harry Hart, who has the school Contract, died last Monday. During the past week Robt. Holmes, McKillop, has been dangerously ill. He has been laid up for past 3 weeks, Rev. Mr. Robertson is to continue as pastor of the Methodist {church for another year we are pleased to state. Mr. Maxwell. a student, preached in Duff's ff church laet s Sundaymorning in the absence of Rev. M . Chanler, who was attending the Assembly at Owen Sound. Ethel PLANTS roe SALE,—Cabbage, Can119ower, Tomato and Aster Plants for sale. MAs. J. A. COLE, LEAVING ETBEL.-Having sold our business to Dunbar Bros., we intend leaving Ethel In a taw days. Will all owing accounts kindly call and settle the same, Herne & SON. Don't forget Ethel Mission Band, Saturday, June 14th. it is grand ; Raab girl kindly bring a handkerchief made by hand, And we'll pleasantly greet you at the Charmh land. Township Clerk Fear and family are getting settled in their new home. We are glad to sea Mrs. D. Cole out again after being confined to her bed for the past 3 months. Date pf proposed Townehip Pic-nIc to be held in the Park here is undecid- ed. Watch for announcement. Rev. Harold White, B. A, B. D., who has been at Port Lambton, will be the new Methodist pastor here, Next Sabbath afternoon Rev, Mr. McLeod, Brussels, will conduct ser- vice in the Presbyterian church here. James and Mrs. Bremner and son and Robt. and Mrs, Bremner motored to Guelph to the opening of the new O. A. 0. building. Mrs. Halls and brother are remov- ing their household effects to Wood- stock, Mr. Halls and son will join them later, We wish the Halls suc- cess. Rev, Mr. Hann will have Naesaga- weya near Guelph, as hie next charge. Ile will be leaving at the close of this month. The rev. gentleman is a fine worker and a good preacher. Milton Hatch, and Joseph Hubert and mother, from St. Thomas, holi- dayed with Mrs. Henry and Mrs, Dil- worth, The ladies are sisters. On the return trip Mrs. Dilworth accom- panied the visitors to St. Thomas, Port Stanley and other places. Wednesday of this week Stuart A. McDonald, Listowel, soh of John and Mrs. McDonald, formerly of Ethel, was united in marriage at Galt, to Miss Eltha Darroch. Old friends here wish the happy young couple many joys and successes, FooT BALL,- Wroxeter Foot Ball boys will be here Wednesday evening of this week. Ie will be a lively game. -Monkton and Ethel tied the score in their meeting here last week on the Park, -In the Brussels -Ethel Bolger Benefit match last Friday evening Brussels won by 1 to 0. -Ethel will play at Moukton Thursday evening of next week. DEATH OF F. F. FREEMAN. -The Lucknow Sentinel of laet week speaks of a former Ethelite as follows :-"We have this week to record the death of Frank F. Freeman who passed away on Friday, 30th ult., following 8 weeks of acute illness during which he constantly lost strength, Mr. Free- man had not enjoyed a day of good health for 4 years, having in March of 1920 mitered injuries and a nervous shock, while at work in Treleaven Bros.' flour mill, from which he never recovered and the effects of which appears to have ultimately caused hie death. Until a few weeks ago he was able to be about, looking much as usual and at times feeling like getting back to work. Funeral on Sunday afternoon was very largely attended. LocalUodge of Oddfeilows had charge and funeral ceremony of the Order was observed. Rev. J. H, Oetethout, B. D„ of Methodisdchurch, conducted the religious service, Tho late Mr, Freeman was a resident of Lneknow since Meech of 1909, having come here from Ethel to take charge of the work in Treleaven Bios.' flour mill. Be was a capable workman and under. atood the flour milling business thor- oughly, being able to install, repair or remove the mill equipment as well as ANNUM, GARDEN PARTY' —OF --,- St. John's Church, Brussels Will be held on MR, DAVID WALKER'S LAWN William Street, Bruseele Thursday Evening, June lith First-olase Program has been a ranged consisting of • Kincardine 5 Concert Party Several Good Louel Artists teras and Neighboring Clergy Program commences at 8 o'clock Refreshment Booth on Grounds Admission - 35 and 15 Cents operate it. Re was of a courageous and sociable nature and made many friends, He was been itt Hawksboro, Ont., 62 years ago and there grew to young manhood. He learned the mil- ling business at Seaforth and worked in mills at Ingersoll, Peterboro and Ethel before coming to Lucknow, 39 years ago be was married at Ilderton, Ont. to Mise May Ohaelott Rowe, who with 2 sons and a daughter eurvive. They are Mre. 3. Wesley Joynt, Luck - now, Dr. W. P, Freeman, Springfield, Ont., and Harold Freeman, who as travelling salesman, is with the firm of Washburn & Crosby, flour millers of Buffalo," The many old friends of the Freeman family in this locality are a unit in their sympathy extended to the bereaved, Mr. Freeman was well and favorably known in Ethel and neighborhood. PRESENTATION.—A pleasant time was enjoyed at the home of Alex. Dunbar un Friday evening of last week when a number of friends and members of the Presbyterian Church and Choir met to do honor to Walter and Mrs. Smillie (the latter formerly Miss Alice Eckmier.) The guests were presented with an enamel settee and serving tray in recognition of Mre. Smillie's service in church and choir. Mise Agnes Cochrane read an address and the gifts were presented by mem- bers of the choir. Mr. Smillie made a suitable reply thanking the folk for their beautiful gifts and good wishes in behalf of Mrs. Smillie. The even- ing was spent in games and social chat. Luneb was served by Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar in their usual fine style. JAS. GRANT DECEASED. -.There died at Orillia, on Friday, June 8th, James Grant, third son of the late John Grant, of Grey township, in his 62nd year. Out of a family of 15 there are 9living, namely :-John, Minto town- ship ; William, Sundridge ; Mrs. Geo. Walkey, sr., Toronto ; Mrs. Charles Ainlay, Harrieton • Mrs. Jas. Robin- son, Manitoba ; MI's. James Dunbar, Sundridge ; Mrs. Geo, Imlay. Michi- gan ; Alexander Grant, Elam town- ship ; and Robert Grant, Sask. Mrs. John Crich, eldest of the family, died 18 years ago ; Peter, 33 years, and the other 3 passed away while young. A, G. Bishop and James Bishop, of Grey, are cousins. Remains were brought to Ethel on Monday and taken to Cranbrook cemetery for burial, Rev, Mr. McLeod, Brussels, took charge of the service, Deceased bad been an invalid from birth and was sent to Orillia following the death of his mother in 1878. Molesworth St. Andrew's church is still hearing applicants for the vacant pastorate. Mrs. Archie McDonald. Winnipeg, ie a guest at the home of Thos. Elliott. Thursday evening of next week St. Andrew's •church here will li.old an Old Tyme Entertainment and Supper. Elegant program will be presented. Finances will go to Manse Fund. See the advt, and remember the date. A fine woman passed to her reward last Tuesday in the person of Mre, Thos, Elliot, of this locality. She was in her 89th year. Cause of death were strokes of paralysis, Funeral will be held Friday afternoon, with service in Presbyterian church and interment in Molesworth Cemetery, Sympathy of community is extended to the bereaved, Report of Entrance Class The following pupils have been re- commended to try the Junto*: High School Entrance Examination, 460 marks is a pase. D Prentice......549 J Smith. 485 D McDonald ...516 M Ritchie, ....484 W MaeMillan,615 S Clarke ++ .....481 A. Logan 506 1) Eurus ..+....471 J Yolleck. 604 H Koti..,..,,,+..,454 D Lewin .....+491 Failed in one subject oe on the total oroth b and recommended eco ended on that m standing. 1.14 Thompson -444 D Warwick....480 F Dennison,499 NI Logan 126 8 Scott 431 No recommendation 0 Thuell 899 A Grower. ...866 F Lowry ,884 H 011ampion,..829 MARGARET M, MM3NnIttie, Teacher,