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The Brussels Post, 1924-6-25, Page 1VOL, 53 NO, ;z,00 per annum in advance BRUSSELS. ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, ,DUNE S. 192. Piano Tuning Attended to in first -chaos style y by Chas. Blackstone Here this week. Leave orders with S, Carter or Walker & Slack BRUS813LS Now Adbartisements Walton Garden Party Bow for sale -0. Simpson Listowel Tette° July Id Car of cement—J. H. Fear Ferman' Club Garden Party . The Christhin—Family Theatre Car of Soreeniuge—T, M. Pearson . Gigantic) Suit Sale—W. D. Hamel Smeller profits—R W. Ferguson Wheat wanted—T. p Hemphill Teacher Wanted—O. Hemingway° Strawberries—Alex. McCracken Seed buckwheat—J. P. MaIntoah Form Laborers cowing—Tea Pow Property for sole—Annie Turnbull estate pistrixt gebas Wroxeter ° Miss Mary Harris has returned from Toronto. Mre. John Henderson returned from Blyth on Friday. . Mrs. Wm. Dangles is seriously ill at her home, here. Wesley Palmer is suffering from a eprained Wrist received when crank- ing his car. s Mr. Shane, Toronto, gave a Temper- ance address in the Methodist Church Sunday evening. Mre. Wade has gone to Wingham hospital for treatment. We trust she will soon be convalescent. Miss Agnes McKercher, M. A„ teacher at Alma College, St. Thomas,. is home for the Summer vacation. Frank and Mre, Morfoot and little daughter, motored from Alton, III., and are guests of F. V, and Mrs. Dick, 8011, John Hupfer was the victim of a very painful accident last Thursday while working with a dredge gang on the Orli Con. Bowick, when he had his leg badly lacerated ,and crushed. Ile will be laid up for several weeks... Wheat Wanted Wroxeter Holier Mills We are prepared to pay the highest possible price for Milling Wheat delivered at our Mill. T. G. Hemphill, Phones 50, 29 and 21 Wroxeter CAR OF Standard Re -cleaned Screenings Expected to arrive at Ethel Station by end of this week. Order early if you - require a supply. Special price off car, Jno. M. Pearson Phone 3912 Grey Twp. Rayn and Rutherford and Mies Mary McMichael have completed a course at Stratford Normal School. The regular monthly oteetingg of the Women's Institute will bo vlield at Mre. ,Pope's rooms Thursday, after, noon when the Pcovinoial a eaker, Mre, Pattereon, GadehiU,a will Wye an address. All these interested in the work of the Institute are invited to be present. The home of Ward and Mre. Shar- pin was saddened this week' by the death of their baby boy, which took place early Sunday morning. He !vee 3 menthe of age and succumbed to a shoot illness of pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Sharpin are deeply sympathised. with in their lone. Funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. After a servicer at the houee, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Brown, interment was rade in the Wroxeter cemetfry. Morris Council meeting Monday next. A number of school pupUs of rrM rris will write at the coming Entrance Exams. Mre: Jae. Brown, New Liskeard, le visiting at the parental home with Joe and Mrs. Shaw, 3rd line. 1 Next Sunday" the Anniversary ser- vices in Sunshine Methodiet church will be held at 2 80 and 7 p. m. Rev. Cheater Wilkinson, Blueyale, will be the preacher of the day. Good con gregatione are hoped for. Mr. Wil- kinson is a good ppreaoher, FINE MAN DIES —The death. of Thos—Bielby, formerly of Btuesele locality, occurred qt Kelfleld, Sask., Tuesday, Jane 3rd, aged 70 years, 11 menthe and 3 days He had been in Paging health for over a year, due to hardening of the arteries and com- plications but was not thought to be seriously 3p until a few weeks before Ids death, Sometimes hie sufferings were severe but at all times be was patient and hopeful. Mr. Bielby was born in Ohiuguacousy township, Peel Co., July 14th 1848, In 1871 he mar - re Trent Yourself to a Trip to . LI STO July ist- Afterfloon and Evening Big Sports Program .in Afternoon FOOT BALL MATCH Toronto Irish vs. Lietowel. Athletic Events. EVENING Music by Six Bands, Fireworks. - Dance. Come early—Stay late CAR OF Ceme nt • Expected to arrive' shortly. Place your order early. J. H. FEAR Phone 2213 ETHEL SMALLER PROFITS WISH to remind the public that I am selling MEN'S WORK SHIRTS and OVER- ALLS ' also KHAKI 'PANTS Cheaper than you can buy them elsewhere and just as good. Don't be deceived by any cheap talk as a call will convince you. Nice' range of MEN'S FINE SHIRTS and NECKWEAR just to hand. R. W Ferguson GENTS' OUTFITTER • Garden Party Under the auspices of the Morris and 'Grey Farmers' elle' will be held at the home of ALBERT CROOKS, 4th Line monis Twp, Thursday, -July 3rd: The well known MAITLAND-HENRY Co. and HARRY McOEE have been engaged for the evening,• The. Spelr•• Thynne Orchestra will supply the Musical part of the program. BOOTH ON THE GROUNDS After the program lunch will be passed: Sandwiches will be sup- plied by the Club and ladies are asked to pleaee bring cake. Admission, Adults 26c. Children Freo ried Mise Olivia Kellam, of Vaughan, and shortly afterwards they moved to Huron County, where he lived until 1916, when he removed to Kelfield, Seek., where different members of the family bad settled. .Although ad- vanced in years he quickly adapted himself to the new country and made for himself hosts of friends by his kindly, genial nature. He was made an Elder of St. Paul's Union Church and worked faithfully in that capac- ity and also in the Sunday School, Of a family of 9 6 survive, all of whom' were present at the funeral except George, of Niagara Falls, Ont. He also leaves to mourn him his widow and a sister, Mre. Annie Armistead, of Swan River,Man. The funeral ser- vice, conduted-by Rev. R. McMillan, was held from St. Paul's Church, Thursday, June 6th and was attended by a large number of the people of the district.. There were many beautiful floral offerings from family, St. -Paul's Sunday School and congregation and A FAMILY HEATRE T BRUSSELS Saturday of this week THE MTJOH PRAISED STORY "The Christian will be ehown, Those who were disappointed last Sat- urday PP evening, on account of Lghting System being off, will have an opportunity ,pf seeing it. This will be the closing ev- ening of the Picture Show until after the hot weather. +++++++++++++++++++44 +++++ Township Picnic MEMORIAL- PARK ETHEL Thursday, June 26th Saler auspices Memorial Park Committee The following gentlemen have been invited to give addresses :— Hon. Mr. Martin, Minister of Ag- riculture; Mr. John King, M. P., North Huron ; Mr. E. R. Wigle, Id. P. P., Centro Huron, and others. There will be a Musical Pro- gram and an Orchestra. A Dancing Platform will he arranged. Booth on grounds. League Foot Ball Match—Brue- eels vs. Ethel—will be played in the evening. It will be a good game. Ladtee are requested to supply Lunch, ac) Reserve the date and don't fail to be on hand, +444++14++++444.44444444.14+ 1 WALTC7N ANNUAL. Part -y Ga denr Under auspices of the Ladies' Aid of Duff's Church, will be held on Mr. Wm. Woods' Lawn, WALTON Edda! Ev'g, July 4th Supper Served from 6 to 8 o'clock Fine program will be presented by the Merry Mirth Makers cecrx rt of Toronto, consisting of Miss Louise Williams-Mawson, Soprano and Entertainer• ; Harry Firth, Versatile. Singing Com- edian, and Mise Alma B. Gran - din, Entertainer and Accompan- ist. Seaforth Kiltie Band also In attendance Tickets 60c Children 26c " Everybody Welcome from friende, Mr, Bielby and family are well and kindly remembered in this community by their many helpful acts and willingness to alwaye do their part. Molesworth Fine growth and the country looks splendid. The school Pic-pic has been post- poned until next Monday afternoon, Place is James Menzies' grove. Last Sabbath Rev. Mr, McDonald, Teeewater, preached in tiro Presby- terian church here and next Sunday Rev. Mr: Scott, Holstein, is expected. Belgrave - On account of the :anniversary .at Sunshine the Methodi'et church ser- vice will be withdrawn here. Dan.'Halliday was home from the West to attend the Diamond Wed- ding of his parents, Adam and Mrs. Halliday. • Friday afternoon preparatory ser- vice will beheld in the Presbyterian church, followed by Communion next Sunday morning. Rev. Mr, Goodwill will be in charge. Patriotic service in the Sunday School Walton Walton will be right �in it when Hydro is turned on. Crops are growing good and pros- pects are very favorable. Walton Orangemen will go to Goderich for the celebration of July 12th. The new school house will be ready for occupation after. Summer vaca- tion, W. H. Sholdice was visiting his daughter, Mrs, Harvey Hoover, at London. • Some of our folks took in Masonic doings at Seaforth Monday evening of last week. - St, George's church annual Garden Party, held at the home of W. H, and Mrs. Stewart, McKillop, was a decid- ed success. Fine program was ren- dered. Seaforth Bund was in attend- ance. ' in 1 Boston,was visit John Fulton, a S at the pareutel home ad with other relatives and friends. It is 26 years since he was here, His father will soon be 94 years of age and the mother 84 and the visitor was anxious to see them once more in the flesh. CARD of THANKS.—For many acts of kindness and many words of sym- pathy bestowed upon ns by neighbors and friends, in connection with the illness and subsequent demise of wife and mother, we wish to record our hearty thanks. Yours Gratefully, A, J. OARTRR AND FAMILY, Dont forget Duff's church Garden Party, at the home of Wm, and Mrs, Woods.After r Supper the Toronto rte Mirth Making Company and the Kit- tle Baud, Seaforth, will give a pro - grain everybody will want to hear. evening is Friday e g of next week July 4th. Seethe advt. and posters The funeral of the late Robeit Holmes, aged 59, whose death ()mit- red after an illness of several weeks, took place Tuesday afternoon 'of last week, to the Brussele Cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Tiffin, Blyth, assisted by Rev. Mr. Robinson, Walton. The late Mr, Holmes was the son of, the late Wil - Rani Holmes, and was born in the township of McKillop, where he !pent all his life. He is survived by the widow, a son, Carl, and a daughter,. Nellie. Deceased was an honorable roan and the bereaved have corrtmun• sty symppathy, FINE WOMAN DIRE --The funeral of Margaret McLean, an old and highly esteemed resident of E mondville, second daughter of the late Sobsr't McLean, of the Mill road, Tucker - smith, and widow of the late William Archibald, McKillop, took place last Saturday afternoon from the residence of her daughter, Mrs, James Hays, in Egmondville, to the Maitlandbat,k cemetery, Theeserviee, which was private, was .conducted by Rev. W. D. McDonald. She had ' been an in- valid for 8 years as the result of a fractured hip. 8 eons and 8 (laugh- tore survive :—Thomas, in McKillop ; Myth Choral Society Will present BeIs b azzer A Sacred Cantata In which ,50 voioes will hake pari —IN via— . OPERA HOUSE BRUSSELS Monday EY' g, June 30 at 8 o'clock Under auspices of Melville Church Willing Workers Reserved Seats 60c General Admission 85c Plan of Hall at Fox's Brag Store • Robert, in Seaforth ; Walter, in Fox. holm, North Dakota ; Mre, Jas. Hays, In Egmondville'; Mre. Thos, Dodds, Moose Jaw, Sask. ; and Mrs. Hugh Grieve, Calgary. Bluevale J. and Mrs, McIntosh, Molesworth, visited with relatives. - Nurse Ruby Duff, Toronto, is home for a few weeks holidays. J. W. King, Ni. P., wast home from Ottawa;over• the week end. Robt. and Mrs. Musgrove visited relatives at Ethel on Tuesday, Mrs. Geo, Afar, Stratford, is visit- ,ing with relatives around here.' Chas. and Mr. Ooultess and daugh- ter, Listowel, spent Sunday with Mrs. Snell. ' Mrs. Jackson, Toronto; spent the past week with her sister, Mrs, Sand- erson, Wm. and Mrs. Bremner, Ethel, were visitors at the home of Robt. Musgrove. ' Miss Sanderson and Mrs. Hutehi• son, Toronto; are visiting here at present. Mrs. John Musgrove, Wingham, is visiting at the home of. -R. and Mrs. Musgrove. r We are sorry to report Mrs. R. N. Duff on the sick list but hoe she will soon be well again. P •Mre. Griffiths and son Fred., Mon- treal, are up for a few weeks holidays at their Summer home here. Gordon and Mrs. Gallaher and M. and Mrk. Masters and Mrs, A. Procter motored to Toronto and spent the week end with relatives. Miss Louise Patton is slowly im- proving and able to be up once more after her severe illness. Hope she will now make steady gain. Rev. Mr. Cragg, Wingham, will preach an Orange sermon in the Methodist church here next Sunday, June29th, ak.7.30 p. m. Brethren,will meet at Orange Hall at 7 p. m. Jamestown MANNING—M0O0TOREON.—The Lis- towel paper says :—The home of John and Mrs. McOutcheon was the scene of a pretty wedding at noon Wednes- day, when their only daughter, Alice Oona was united in marriage to rte m g Manning, son of W. L. and Frank L. Ma g, Mre. Manning, Wallace township. Ceremony was performed on the lawn under a floral arch by Rev. J. M. Nicol, of Knox ehuroh. Bride looked charming in her wedding gown of white silk crepe de chene and veil with the orange blossoms worn by her mother on her wedding clay. She car- ried , a bridal boquet of sweetheart roses, lilies of the valley and ferns. Bridesmaid, Miss Agnes Johnston, looked handsome in a frock of shot blue taffeta with hose, shoes and gloves of grey and carrying a boquet of roses, tulips, lilies of the valley and ferns. Little flower girl, Ervena Hamilton, St, Marys, was dressed in pink crepe with mohair hat to match. Her flower basket was filled with carnations, roses and lilies of the val- ley, The he bride was given away b Y her father and the groom ivas sup- ported by George McCutcheon, broth- er of the bride. Wedding march was played by Mies Roxie Stewart. Bride's going away suit was of navy tricotine with blouee, hat and gloves of sand color. Groom's gift to the bride was a filch choker, to the bridesmaid, an ivory brush and comb, to the pianist, a bar pin, to the flower girl, a ling, and to the groomsman, cuff links, After the ceremony a delicious luncheon was served. Rev, F. Mann- ing, Shame, proposed the health of the bride and groom in a neat little speech and Walter McCutcheon, Ham- ilton, sang "Believe me if all those endearing young charms" and "The Bells of St, Marys's,' 0 young ladies, friends of the bride, served the gusste, namely Misses Janet and Luella Livingston, Jean and Nina McCut- cheon, Hazel Martin and Roxie Stew- art, Mr, acid Mrs. Manning left on. the afternoon train for Toronto and the Niagara, Falls, They will visit in Ingersoll and Guelph before return- ing to their home in Wallace, Out of town guests were Walter end Mrs. McCutcheon and son Hugh. Hamil- ton ;• Mre. W. H, McCutcheon, Frank and Mrs. McOutcheon, Jas, and Mrs. Colwell, London,. Wm. and Mrs. Hamilton and Ervena, St. Marys; The Social Event of the Season Lawn Fete Under the auspieee of the Young People's League of the Methodist Church, at the home of Dr. R. S. Hamilton MITI Street " Brussels Friday Ev'g, June 2lth at 8 o'clock. First-class Program will be given by the Popular . Harriston Male Quartette Music furnished by the well known Gerrie Orchestra Refreshment Booth Country Store and other interesting features. Adults 36c Children 150 Miss L. Bryane, Rev. 0. F. Clarke, •President Y.P.L. Teeter. Rev. F. Manning, Simcoe ; Lloyd Manning, Ingersoll ; Jas. and Mrs, McOutcheon, Mrs. Susan Reid, G. and Mrs. Parke, Jamestown : Robt. and Mrs, Mclutcheon, Molesworth ; Mrs. B. Howes, Monkton : Andrew and Mrs, Good, Walkerton ; Mr. and Mre. Martin and R. Menzies, Trowbridge ; W. and Mrs, McCutcheon and Lorne and Mrs. McMane. Atwood ; Mrs. Jacob Corbett, Mrs. Albert Corbett and Oliver and Mrs. Willison, Toron- to ; A. and Mre. Smith, Guelph. Ethel Grey Township Council will be held Monday, July 7th. ' Do you require grain for feed P See John M. Pearson's advt. Ethel Foot Ball team will go to Wroxeter next Monde evenin . Mies Elizabeth Fear yis home from Stratford Normal, having completed the course, George and Mrs. Eckmier leave for a holiday trip to the West to visit rela- tives and friends. Next Sabbath Rev. Mr, Hann will preach the concluding sermons of his pastorate on Ethel circuit. Rev. Mr. White is expected for the following Sunday. Wedding belle are ringing Wednes- day evening of this week in this local- ity, the participants being Bert. Vod- den and Miss Velma, daughter of Wm. and Mre. Michel. An attractive feature of Thursday evening of this week will be the Brus- sels -Ethel Foot Ball contest. On this victory district honors depend, hence it will be a lively tussle. Jas. Barr, Fort Francis, spent the week -end with his brother, Robb. Barr, Another visitor at the same home for a short time was Ernest Mc- Kenzie, of Saskatoon, a nephew. Thursday afternoon of this week a big Community Pic-nic will be held in the Park here. Big array of talent in address and music. Dancing, &c, Foot Ball match between Brussels and Ethel, a League game, in the evening. See the advt. and posters. Last Friday J. S. Strachan arrived here from Craigmyle, Alberta. It is years since he was home. He will be returning for harvest. They have 010 acres of crop, 660 of wheat and 60 in Date. J S. says he will go back .alone but the girls should see to it that such is not the case, ' Friends on Ethel Circuit will be in- terested to learn that Cameron Arm- strong, son of Rev, E. F, and Mrs. Armstrong. of Wallaceburg, formerly of Ethel, has been assigned as a sup- ply for one year to the Methodist church, Tiverton circuit, 9 miles North of Kincardine. We• wish the young man the best success, Grey S. S. No, 1 is advertifing for a teach- er in this issue, ijieuben Mclnnis is here from the West. He has leased the farm of Mrs. H. McQuarrie. Robb. and Mrs, Strachan, Walter and Mts. Yuill and Andrew and Mrs. Lamont attended the bigProhibition rally at Palmerston last onday. A•welcome visitor to the commun- ity is John Fulton, a Boston jeweler, and a brother of Jas. H. Fulton, 10th Con, It is 26 years since he was home. PRESENTATION. — Monday evening the parents and pupil° of Duke's school assembled at the home of Wm. and Mre, Bremner to show their apprecia- tion of the work carried on in their school by Miss Irene Krauter. Fol- lowing address was read by Florence Bremner and Edna Eveleigh present- ed the teacher with 4 pieoee of ivory:— DEAR MISS KRAUTER,-Il is with sincere regret that we have learned of your intention to sever yourconnoc- tion as Teacher of our school and we have met here this evening to show our appreciation of the profitable work done in the throe years you have been with us. Your quiet. cheerful dieposition has won the goodwill of the entire community. ' You have al - Ways taken a great interest in the pupils and the pains you have taken in training them for the School Fairs and Entertainments will nob be for- gotten, As a token of our apprecia- tion we ask you to accept this ivory to remind you of your friends here and of the feet that you will always boa welcome visitor in our midst, We W, H. RERR, Protiriet(ar will always follow your career with e u we wish u ver uo. interest a dyo s e in your future life, Signed on behalf of the school and community. RDN. EvNLETGa, FLORENCE BItitENER. The recipient expressed her appreeia., tion of the kihdnese and good spirit that has always been shown by every- one in the Section, 1. noticeable improvement is being made on the 10th con, and the 8th tine of Morrie by the ftarmerelowing and levelling the roadsides for 1} miles Etat and Weet of gravel road. CARD 05 Tannxs,--.We wish to ex- press our thanks for kind deeds and words of sympathy expressed to us in the hour of our bereavement of hus- band and father. They were appre- ciated beyond expression. Yours Truly, MRS, ROST. WILSON AND FADIXLX, The Lawn Party at Roe's church was a decided success, The Kill -Sara• Klan, Howick, put on their play in first-class form and Gerrie Orchestra pleased the people, Rev. Mr. Hann occupied the chair. Supper and pro- gram were given in the large shed. Total proceeds were about $120. The - Ladies' Aid were the boosters, lower School Promotions Brussels Continuation School The following is areport of Lower School Promotions. Results are bas- ed on tests held during the year and a final test on each subject covering the whole course. Names are in alpha- betic order and name of a subject denotes failureain that subject FORM I TO FORM lI Pearl Seeker Clifford Brown Luella Champion George Davideon (Can. -History) Helen Douglas Harry Garnier Wilma Galbraith (Latin, French) Sinclair Hemingway Hector Knight George Martin Jack McCracken (Latin, French) Ian McDonald Kate McNabb Stuart McNair Margaret McVettie Jean Messer Rita Pollard Robert Proctor (Can. History) Jack Shaw Harvey Stevenson Jean Stewart Herbert Stratton (Latin) Isobel Thompson James Turnbull Mary Walker (Latin) FORM II TO FORM III Evelyn Chapman (Arith.) Douglas larke Evelyn Cunningham Jean Ferguson Catharine Jacklin Ruth McAllister (Arith) Tennis McCallum Verna McCutcheon Jennie McKee Jeanette McNabb (Arith) Annie McTaggart (Arith) Grace Murray (Physiog.French) Florence Oliver (Physiog,) Jack Oliver Laura Patterson (Arith) Isobel Ritchie Louise Rose Izzis Schwadron (French) Mildred Sperling Fraser Strachan Ella Thuell Kenneth Tyerman More Local News ►•.rs.a...f 20o ACRES of flax bas been sown this Spring in Brussels locality and is doing well, Woaxnran are employed this week on cement sidewalk rebuilding South of the iron bridge. Turuberry street. BRUSSELS W. C. T, U. will meet next Friday afternoon, at 9 o'clock. at the home of Mrs. Proctor, Turuberry. Street, North. Yon are invited, HEAR the Harriston Male Quartette Friday evening at the Lawn Fete at Dr, Hamilton's, Mill Street, West, Gorrie Orchestra will also please you. ELECTRIC light played high junks in a number of business places Saturday night and refused to be wooed to work by Manager Thuell. It was a bad night to have a fit, after running so well most of the time. PEOPLE who were crying about the long spell of cold weather and hoping n g for the good old Summer time dried their tears Friday and got the palm leaf fan going to offset the extra warmth of the Monday a delegation went to Palmer- ston to the big District Prohibition Con- vention. The Temperance people are rousing up and are determined to see that 0, T. A. will have a square deal in its enforcement. The bootlegger must go either out of business on his own ac- cord, or to jail because ile so wills it. HARRISToN Male quartette and Gorda Orchestra will present a very choice and interesting program at a Lawn Fete to be held at the borne of Dr. R, S. and Mrs. Hamilton, Mill Street, West. A booth, country store, &c„ will also have a place, If you like good music attend. Young Peoples Society of the Methodist Church are the hosts and hostesses, Friday evening of this weak is the date. Goon progress is being made with Hydro installation in Brussels aria the gang of employees are good workers and stick to their Job consistently, Most of the premises wired are connected with the system and the work is prospering so as to be in readiness when the cur- rent is turned on in the course of a few weeks, : Only the business places and residences wired for Hydro will be so treated hence the- necessity of having the wiring completed aad inspected.