The Brussels Post, 1924-9-24, Page 1J.
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VOL, 53 NO, 14
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1RUSSRLS; ONTARIO,
WEDNESDAY,
SIPTEM.i3TER 24, 1924
W. H. KERR, Proprisl'or
Most great business
successes had their
foundation in a savings
account . Capital enabled
the saver to grasp his
opportunity . Are you
for the da of '
preparing , y
opportunity? You can
do so by opening a
savings account to -day
y
in
_THE
Bak Novo n of Scotia
ESTABLISHED 1832
Paid-up Capital 11 10,000,000
Reserve - - 10.600,000
Total Assets - 210,000,000
F. M. WILMOT,
Manager, Brussels
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Last Sunday afternoon Rev. Mr.
Chandler, Walton, gave al good ad-
dress in the Presbyterian) Church,
Rev. Mr. McLeod, Brussels, dealt
trenchantly with the 0. T, A. in the
Methodist church in the evening.
M. J. and Mrs, Slem.non, baby and
Mrs. Chambers left for Stratford
where they will reside, the former at-
tending the Normal School, They will
be much missed hero but they will no
doubt find work enough in the Classic
City, todteep them from growing rusty.
The Prohibition f
orces are getting
g
ready for the ballot battle on Oct,
23rd. A. meeting was held here to or-
canizeGrey township. Officers ewe :-
President, P. A. McArthur ; Vice -
Pres., Mies Ella Peareon ; Sec.-Treas.,
W. C. Biebee. Chairmen oft Polling
Sub, -divisions :-No, 1, R. Strachan :
No, 2, Andrew Lamnnt ; No. 3, S.
Johnston t No. 4, M. Harrison ; No.
5, A. McKee : No. 6, Jno. Pearson ;
No 7, Jas. Perrie. The help of every
elector is hoped for. Get busy.
Bluevale
Bluevale news on page 5.
NEWSY NOTES. -L. H. and Mrs, Bos-
man spent the week end withlr'elatives
at Oollingwood.-Albert Walker put
up a new garage this week. -W. F.
Vanetone shipped a car of cattle from
here Saturday. -Anson and Mrs.
Thornton spent Sunday at the home of
Wu,, Thornton. -Eldon McKinney is
relieving Jae. Masters this week while
off on his holidays, -Win. Elliot and
Thos, Henderson. spent Sunday with
friends here. -Martin and Mrs, Far-
row, Oollingwood spent Sunday with
Robt. and Mrs, Musgrove. -Messrs,
Black and Johnston shipped a car of
cattle and a car of hogs to Toronto
Huron County
Plowing Match
The first Plowing Match of Huron County Plowmans'
Association will be held at
Brussels - Friday, Oct. 10
Competition open to residents of Huron County
$350.05 in Prizes
Program will be as'follows
CLASS 1 -Wilk high cut plows, in cod, Free-for-all.
CLASS 2 -General Purpose, wooden handled plows, in sod, Free -fog -
all,
CLASS 3 -Men from 19 to 23 years, with general purpose plows, in sod,
CLASS 4 -Boys, 16 and under 19 years, in sod.
CLASS 5 -Boys, under 10 years, in stubble.
CLASS 6 -Single Riding Plows in sod, for men 20 years and over.
OLASb 7 -Tractors, open to men owning Tractors in the County.
Rules s and Regulations
Teams to plow,one-third of an acre each and tractors one acre.
Teams to be on ground at 9 a. m, to start plowing at 9.30. Finish
to be made a14 p, m.
Average depth of furrow 6 inches, No shaping of furrow after 2
rounds on crown,
No shifting of stakes after start is made.
Each Plowman allowed one helper only.
Plowmen to Gee 6 rounds on crown, Skimmers barred.
Judges' decision to be final,
Prizes to be paid on ground before leaving.
No entrance fee outside of the 25 cent Membership Ticket.
Directors to be on grouude at 9 a. m., wearing official badges.
Mettle will be provided for Plowmen.
PRIZES -There will be 4 prizes in each class, viz, :-$15.00, 312.00,
310.00 and $8 00 -either cash or its value. Tractor Clave -Prizes $20.00,
318 00, $15.00 and 310.00.
Match will be held on the farms of Mr. John
Work and Mr. Harvey Bryans, immediately
North of Brussels,
For further •information apply to of icers-
L E. Cardiff, H. L McDonald, Allan Adams,
President,
Vice -President,
Saturday, -Rev, Mr. Wilkinson gave
a very fine talk on the Temperance
question Sunday Inorning,-Sing Mc-
Donald left on, Monday morning to at-
tend Normal at Toronto, -John I3oe-
man returned to University at Meg-
aton] Monday last, -Mrs, G, Snell spent
a few days with her daughter, Mr's..
Ooultes, Listowel. -Miss Mabel John-
ston left Monday to attend Normal at
Stratford. -Funeral of the late Mrs.
JPs, Underwood was largely attended
on Wednesday afternoon to the Wrox-
eter celnetery,-Edgar McMichael, of
Kitchener, was home over the week-
end.
68th Anniversary of Knox Church,
Bluevale, will be observed Sunday,
Oct. 5th. Rev, Dr, J. H, Edmison, of
Toronto. Secretary of the Home Mis-
sion Board, will preach at 11 a, m. and
'7 p. m.
Last Sunday evening Rey. Mr.
Buchanan, Toronto, addressed a union
service in the Presbyterian Church
here on the question of Prohibition.
Ile presented a greet array of facts to
back up the excellent work done by
the O. T. A,
e
Morris
We are sorry to hear that Allan Ad-
ams, 6th line, was taken ill last Sun-
day but we hope he will soon be as
lively as ever.
Murray and Mrs. Johnson and child-
ren, London, spent the week end with
relatives here and in Belgrave. The
former is well nigh recovered from
his recent accident. Trip was made by
motor.
Jno, and Mrs. Granby announce the
engagement of their youngest daugh-
ter, Marjorie, to Clarence, youngest
son of Joseph and Mrs. Johnston,
Wawanosh, maroiage to take place
this month.
LINE UP FOR MORRIS,- A meeting
of Morrie ratepayers was' held in the
Township Hall Thursday evening of
last week to plan initiatory steps
for the Plebiscite campaign. Short,
practical addresses were given by the
chairman, (Arthur Shaw), Revds. Miss.
Clover
Threshing
We are prepared to attend to
calls for r Threshing.
C to ve
g
First-class work. Write or call
Thueli Bros.
BLYTH
Wood for Sale
A quantity of Dry Hardwood,
cut 16 incluse long, also Fur-
nace Wood -Elm and Hard-
wood mixed -I8 inches long,
Will be delivered or sold at
pile to suit purchaser.
J. M. Knight & Sons
Phone 5516
(,`,ream Puff
PASTRY
FLOUR _
.Manufactured from Ontario White
Winter Wheat.
GIVE IT A TRIAL
Wheat and Peas
\Wanted
T. G. Hemphill,
Phones 50, 21 29 and 62 Wroxeter
Cider Apples
Wanted
500 bags of Fall Apples foe cid
ee, to be delivered at Brlhssels
next Monday and Tuesday.
Price 6oc per cwt,
Nesbit Hamilton
Milton Lowe
Phone 45x BRUSSELS
ars, Tate, Mores, and Wilkinsnn. Fol.
lowing is the municipal officiary :-
President, A, Shaw ; Secretary -To else-
urer,
ecreta[y•Toelse-
urer, Abram Procter ; Ohelrmet' of
PollingSub'divisious, No. 1, Won. Pol-
lock ; No. 2, Jen. Shortreed ; Nn. 3,
Nelson Higgins ; No, 4, Walter Yu.
111 ; No. 6, R. Joleton ; No.'6, Jas, Pea-
cock. Committees were also chosen.
There's a good band of workers in Mol-
ls and results should show well on Oct-
ober 23rd,
Walton
The Harvest Thank -offering services
held in St. George's Church last Sun-
day morning and evening were well
attended. Rev. Mr. Hawkins, Blyth,
was in charge and gave two practical
sermons.
W. M. 5, -September meeting of
the W. M, S. was held in the Manse on
Wednesday of last week. President,
Mrs. Oster, in the chair. After a
hymn of praise, prayer was offered by
Mrs. Manning and the bible lesson
read by Mrs. Ritchie. Following this,
readings on the work on Formosa,
were given by Mre, Lawson, Mre.
Bryans and Mrs, McCall. Mrs. Mc -
Gavin read a very interesting chapter,
"The Skipper and His Ship," from the
Book on Japan. Duriog the meeting
Mrs. Oster gave a good report of the
recent Presbyterial, held at Wingham,
and also spoke of the annual Thanic.
offering of the Auxiliary to be held on
October 12th in the church, when Rev.
Mr. Telford, Blyth, will addrsss the
meeting. In view of the vote in Oc-
tober special prayers were offered to
God for the continuance of the O. T.
A few Specials
FOR
SATURDAY
---ter
Regular For
2.00 Heavy Cotton
Work Shirts 1.39
2.50 Heavy Coarse *
Flannel Work
Shirts - 1.79
3.00 Fine, Heavy
Imported
Flannel Work
Shirts - 1.98
This ie a Real Shirt
2.25 Good Weight
Blue & White
Overalls - 1.59
.75 Leather Work
Mitts - .49
W. D. Hamel
Men's Wear Brussels
11.44+d-+++++++++++++++++,44+
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Prices of lice Poultry
Delivered at our Warehouse Week ending Sept. 27
Hens, 5 lbs. and over 15c
Hens, 4 to 5 lbs 130
Hens, 3 to 41he100
Hens, under 3 lbs 7c
Roosters $c
Young Ducks 100
Spring Chickens over 5 lbs22c
Spring Chickens, 4 to 6lbs,, 20c
Spring Chickens, 3 to 41bs18c
Spring Chickens, 2 to 3 ibs , 16c
Nothing but No. I Poultry accepted, except at re-
duced prices. Poultry must be in starved condition or
deduction made for crops.
Robt. Thomson
Phone 66
BRUSSELS
6
A PLAY IN 3 ACTS
ENTITLED
"ophronia's
Wedding"
Will he given by the Ladies' Aid of
Union Methodist Church, in
UNION CHURCH
Wednesday Ev'g, Oct. 8th
Commencing at 8 o'clock
CHARACTERS
Ohre. Uriah Snodgrass, President of the 8eete-
tp....,'. Mrs. T. Doherty
Seraphim,, her Angel Daughter.........
Mss Irene granter
Mrs, Abner Doddridge, Fat and Uosslpyy
hlre. Geo. Bpehran
Mise Mosey Spriggs, rather on paid Drop
Mrs. H. Richmond
Mrs, Joshua Perkins, a Peace Maker....,.
Mrs, Harry Opelran
Mrs. Elmer Killentquiek, the Doctor's wife
...Mre. Frank Boyd
Kra, Peace Peabody, Village Postmistress
$nf Mrs, Dick Robinson
Mies Flossy ppere, Village Seametresa
Mre, Alex, Speiran
Mrs. Caleb Savineouls, the Minister's Wife
Mrs. Isaac Rathwell
Lobelia and Pamelis Witherspoon, Sister 8plu•
eters. .....Mrs. A. Brown and Mrs. G. Michel
Lottie Anne Sykes Mre. Will, Speiran
Mrs. J. Piper, Gentle Mother of Sopbronia
Mrs. Albert Whitfield
Tilly Tnclrer, Maid of all Work
Mies Emma Buttery
Genevieve Van Houten, Up-to-date Brides.
mold Iona McKay
Sophronin Piper, the Bride...Eunice Richmond
Tommy $avinsoules Clifford Spelren
MUSIC BETWEEN ACTe
Admission 35 and 20 Cents
A. 28 members were present and re-
sponded to the Roll Call with a verse
of Scripture containing the word
"Peace." Sheeting was closed by
prayer by Mrs. Shaw, after which
lunch was served and a social half
hour was spent.
MATRIMONIAL, - Wednesday of this
week, at 11 a. on., in St. John's
Church, Brussels, Mise Mary Esther,
daughter of Thos. and Mrs. Bolger, of
this locality, and Earl Watson, Hui -
lett Boundary, were united in mar -
liege. Rev. F. L. Lewin, [rector, per-
formed the ceremony. Bride wore a
becoming travelling costume of Navy
Blue nicotine, with hat and shoes to
match. Aftercongratulations
the
happy twain and company
motored to
the bride's, parental home where a
well spread dinner was served. 4 of
the bride's girl cousins served Mr,
and Mre Watson left on the after-
noon 0. P. R. express ou a short wed-
ding tour which ineindes Guelph, Tor-
onto and Niagara. On their •
return
they will make their home on the
groom's fine farm, Hullett township,
where they commence married life
under favorable auspices.
Belgrave
Belgrave news on page 5,
Tuesday Belgrave School Fair and
Concert were on the program and
were most successful, both as to at -
tenderise, entries and program,
Last Sunday's Harvest Home serv-
ices in Trinity church were most suc-
cessful. Rev, Mr. Lewin, Brussels was
the special preacher. The response in
the offeringtotalled
the fine sum of
8164,00. Most creditable to the con-
gregation.
The Diamond Jubilee of Presbyter-
ianism at Belgrave and the 25th anni-
versary of the present church will be
observed Sunday, Oct, 55111. Rev, Mr,
Goodwill is expected to conduct the
services. Fowl supper and program
will follow Monday evening.
Grey
Glad to report favorable progress by
Louis Frain.
The theshiug continues to tell the
story of extra good returns from the
last harvest.
Mrs, Rogerson, Jamestown, N. Y.,
was visiting Everett audlMiss Marjory
Hoove-r. The visitor is an aunt.
Say have you read the advt, concer-
ning the Ladies' Play to be given at
Union church Oct, Sth ? Don't miss it.
Grey township will be represented
in the School Parade and Drills at
Brussels Fall Fair and maybe land
some of the numerous prizes.
Miss Jean Turnbull has returned to
the Western University, London, to
resume her studies in the Arts course.
She is entering on ]ler 3rd year,
One of the most remarkable crops
of wheat t grown in Huron Co. was
ed nn the farm
tinreet of Jse 1
n t Sav-
age
nv-
p
g
a e&youafewclays n o
Y
, It yielded
65 bnahehh to the acre.
THE Pose ie pleased to hear that
Mrs, Andrew Turnbull's health is con-
siderably unproved. This worthy vet-
eran is in her 88011 year and makes her
home with her son Oliver, on the old
homestead.
In 8. 8, No. 2, known as Ole Turn-
bull School, IGLU Con., there are only
7 pupil, all boys and divided into 7
classes, Edwin Martin is the teacher,
If Ifs the perfect number No, 2 should
be really No, 1.
Hugh Richmond, a well known roe-
ident of Blum, was taken seriously ill
with pneumonia, at the home of his
daughter, Mrs, P, Hamilton, New-
market. We hope to hear of hie early
restoration.
At the Western Fair this year Jitn
Turnbull, 15th Oon,, ivon,3rd Award in:
calf feeding competition for boys or
girls. It WAS alively skirmish with 28
competitor's, Jim also captured let
and 2nd prizes in Millfleur bantams,
Andrew Turnbull won 1st for best
Shorthorn calf and and for Shorthorn'
cow in milk, The boys will tackle the
Royal Show again at Toronto and
may take in the Winter Show at
Gttelph, We congratulate them on
their success and their enterprise,
.1.1'+ .1.+++++4.$f++ l l.+ W1 NCHAM
Field D ay FALL FAIR
B. fid. s.
Thursday, Sept, 25th
AFTERNOON
PARK
1.00-215 School Events
2 15-2 46 Open Events
3-00-4 45 -Baseball
SCHOOL GROUNDS
446-6,45 Basketball
EVENING
TOWN HALL
Oommencing at 7.46 sharp.
Concert by Pupils of B. 0. S.
Presentation of Medals and
Ribbons.
Exhibiting of shield.
Cone One Come All
Show the pupils you are intereet-
ed in them and their games.
Pupils Free, ' Others 15c.
Milton Lowe is home froma business
trip to Northern Ontario.
Next Tuesday evening a meeting in
the interests of Prohibition will be
held in Roe's church, opening at 8
o'clock, Hear Rev. J. RI McLeod,
Brussels, in his stirriug address on the
issue of the hour.
CARD OF THANKS - To the many
kind neighbors and friends we desire
to express our heartfelt appreciation
of tate many tokens of love and sym-
pathy in the passing of our dear wife
and mother.
JOHN STEVENSON AND FAMILY,
Mrs. John McOalluut and Miss Clara,
Stafford, formerly of Grey and Mr.
and Mrs. Hindhley and 31r. Hart also
of Stratford, received painful injuries
when their car was struck with a
street car in Toronto on Labor Day at
corner of Gerrard and Bay. Mr,
Hincbley.received an injured shoulder,
Mre
Hinchley a sprained ankle and
p
various bruises as she WAS thrown out
of the car. Miss Clara received an in -
injury on bee hip and back. Mrs.
McCallum was the most serious hav-
ing several broken ribs, also a broken
arm and was badly bruised and shak-
en. She was unconscious when taken
to the hospital. Theywere tushed to
P
the General hospital for treatment.
Mr, and Mrs. Hiuchley were able to
reach their home in Stratford but Mrs.
McCallum will be confined to the
hospital for some time as her condi-
tion is too serious to permit her being
moved. Mise Clara is being cared for
at the home of her brother, Zech,
albeit, many friends join in wishing
there a speedy recovery from what
might have been a fatal accident. Oar
was badly damaged,
MoncriefF
Moncrieff news on page 5.
Miss Lauritine McKay returned to
Hamilton after spending her holidays
here.
Anniversary of Presbyterian Church
will be observed Sunday and Monday,
Oct. 6 & 0 Watch out for particulars
late',
Jamestown
Several from this locality were at
Goderich this week on legal business.
Wm. Holt is home from London
Sanitarium having received his dis-
charge.
A Rally Day program will be pres-
ented at the Sabbath School here next
Sunday at 3 o'clock. Rev. Mr. McLeod
will give an address. A welcome will
be extended to all.
Wroxeter
Mrs. Goodfellow, Toronto, is the
gueet of her daughter, Mr's. Trait.
Jno. Dickson, New York, is visiting
his parents, F. V. and Mrs. Dickson.
While employed at the home of his
father, D. 1). Sanderson, Stuart Sand-
erson had the misfortune to fall from
a load of grain. His head was bnclly
cut, necessitating several stitches.
Jubilee services in connection with
the 50th anniversary ot the Salem
Methodist Church commenced ou Sun-
day and will continue two more Sun -
drys. Church was filled to capacity
y
at the morning and evening services,
when Rev, Mr. Gregg, Wingbatn,
gave practical discourses.
Honeymoon Above the Clouds
Bride and Groom Arrive by
Plane.
(From the Viking Times)
On August 20th a marriage was
solemnized at Vegreville, Alberta,
which terminated in a most unusual
honeymoon trip, when W, J. Brown,
Viking, son of J. 14. Brown, Vegre-
ville, was posited in the holy bonds of
inatriwony with Miss li'tnina Marie
Kirkwood, slaughter of S. A. and Mre,
Kirkwood, Vegreville. Ceremony
was performed in the presence of im-
mediate relatives and friends by Rev,
A. R. Selvage, Vegreville. Bride was
given in marriage by her father and
was becomingly attired in a:travelling
shit of sand 11i ic0Line, being attended
by Miss Jessie Houston, an intimate
friend, while D. 13. Brown, heather of
the groom, acted as beet man,
Sept 29 & 3D
$1500 in Prizes
In Addition to 45 Spode! Prizes
Pipe Band in • Attendance
Big Parade of School Pupils
under diireetion of Huron Ooen-
ty Championship School Fair. .
Local Talent Concert
on evening of Sept, 3011i
"The Jones' Entertain."
W. T. BOOTH, I. J, WRIGHT,
Secretary. President.
Immediately following the eery-
mony the bridal'Gouple departed via
aeroplane for Edmonton for their
honeytnoon,l amid many congratula-
tions and beet wishes from a large
number of friends who congregated at
the aerodrome. The happy bride and
'groom took their places in the ma-
chine which rose gracefully in the air,
circling over the town until disappear-
ing in the clouds at a height of 9000
feet. The trip to Edmonton, of over
2 hours duration was heartily enjoyed.
On reaching their destination they
were met by Mr. Adair, owner of the
plane, who became their host to a
wedding dinner at the McDonald
hotel.
To all knowledge this is the first
honeymoon by aeroplane in Western
Canada and no doubt the happy couple
have set a high mark for newly weds
to start at, Bride ie a charming
young lady who has filled a large°
plane in the circles of the younger set
of Vegreville. Her many friends re-
gret her departure to Viking, where
the groom holds a responsible position
in the McAthey & Jones Garage, en-
joying a province wide reputation ae a
first class mechanic,
Oranbrook
Fred. and Mrs. Begg and son, Clar-
ence, motored from Windsor to visit
Ohne. and Mrs. Seel, the parental home
of Mrs. Begg, They were accompan-
ied by Mrs. Chris. Barkerville, of
Centralia, and Mrs. Susan Canning, of
Grand Bend, sisters of Mrs. Seel.
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People We Talk About !
tt 2Y
Miss Lizzie Bryans spent the week
end with Hamilton friends.
Earl and Mrs. McLurg, London, spent
the week end with A R and Mrs, Currie.
Mrs. Sberriff is visiting relatives and
friends at Torontolend Hamilton tor a
few weeks.
Mrs, 8, Phillips, Croswell, Mich., is
spendiog a few weeks with her cousin,
Mrs. A. R. Currie,
Miss Muriel Sperling expects to go to
roronto to prosecute her studies in
Deaconess work.
W. E. Heist, Atwood, was visiting rel-
atives in town. He is regaining his
health quite nicely,
Miss Elizabeth Arnett, teacher at
Thorndale. was a visitor with her aunts,
the Misses Hunter, Brussels.
Mrs. George Sperling is not enjoying
her usual robust health but we hope she
will soon be as hearty as ever,
C. Dunlop was here relieving F. M.
Wilmot, Manager of the Bank of Nova
Scotia, during his holiday of 2 weeks.
A. and Mis. McGuire were visiting
with j. P. and Mrs. Mason, at Merlin.
Mrs. Mason is a daughter, formerly of
Brussels. The visitoss spent a while in
Detroit also,
Robert Thuell has been at Kincardine
for the past month in charge of the
street roller, in connection with street
ionprovement. He's an old hand at the
throttle.
After a 2 year absence Miss Sophie
Douglas, of Los Angeles, Cal„ is:renew-
ing old friendships in Brussels and local-
ity. Her sister, Miss Annie, may return
to the Golden State with her,
Miss Mildred Maunders is arraugiog to
take a course in Art at Toron'o studios.
She has been .pursuing this delightful
study for the past few years and greatly
enjoys her work.
A. and Mrs Strachan are back from a
delightful visit sit
to the West meeting
with many old friends but spending most
ot their time at the home of Cline and
Mrs. Scott, Calgary, the latter being
their daughter.
Tun POST is sorry to hear that H. H.
Sullivan, teller at the Standard Bank,
was taken ill with typhoid fever and was
conveyed to the hospital at Seaforth.
His many friends hope be will make a
speedy recovery.
Mrs. Fletcher Sperling has been visit-
inglher sister, Mrs. Stacey, at St. Marys.
Mrs, S. Dunn, town, is also renewing
old friendships in the satire locality, Mr,
Stacey underwent an operation for ep-
pendicitis, et Victoria hospital, London,
He is making favorable improvement.
Mrs, Ben. Woodley and children spent
several days in Stratford. London, and
Detroit. Ben, Woodley, who has been
employed in the street car service in the
latter city, came home fora holiday and
they are now visiting at W. and Mrs,
Baillle's, Moncrieff,
GEORGE, McIaa, McKillop, is the Re-
turning officer for Centre Huron Plebis-
cite vote on October 23td.
Walkerton won the W. F. A. Junior
Championship, defeating Listowel in the
finale by the close score of a^ -t,