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Here is a List of some of the Lines
Season's New Books --
All the Best Sellers
Brass Ware and
Fancy Candle Sticks
Ebony and Tortoise Shell
Brushes, Mirrors, Combs etc
French Ivory and
Amber Toilet Pieces
Christmas Boxes of
Chocolates
Kodaks & Brownie Cameras
New Brownie Gift Box $5
Fancy Work Baskets
and Boxes
Low Priced Line of Fancy
Goods from 25c and up
Dennison's Crepe Paper
White Tissue Paper
Colored Tissue Paper
Holly Wrapping Paper
Tinsel Cord; Holly Boxes
Tags and Seals
Dolls, Toys, Teddy Bears
Building Blocks, Etc.
Beautiful China
' and Serving Trays
Pretty Bawls
filled with Growing Bulbs
Christmas Cards
Booklets and Post Cards
Small Framed Pictures,
Cupids, Scenery, Etc.
Christmas Decorations
Garlands, Tinsel, Red
Bells, Wreaths, Ornaments
High Grade Perfumes
and Toilet Waters
Bibles and Hymn Books
Leather Hand Bags
and Novelties
Boxed Stationery
Fountain Pens
and Eversharp Pencils
New Games
also Lost Heir; Checkers
Mah Jong, Etc.
Girl's Books; Boy's Books
Picture Books
For Decorating see our Flowers and Fruit.
F. R. SMITH
`7»G� Store
Druggist and Stationer
Total ((eblls Items
BUSINESS places wear a Christmas ap-
pearance.
COUNTY Court is in session this week
at Goderich. 6 or 8 cases on the docket.
Scxoot-s wilt close Friday of next
week, 19th inst., to resums Monday,
January ;,
THIS is; renewal time at THE POST.
We club with all the city dailies as in
other years.
AUCTION Sale at the borne of Mrs,
Joseph Whitfield, Brussels South, Fri-
day afternoon of this week. See the
list in this issue.
ScaooL Cantata and Coneert Friday
evening, Igtb inst„ in Brussels Town
Hall A great big time is promised.
See the advt. this week.
SATURDAY afternoon of this week Milt-
on Lowe bolds an Auction 'Sale of
Cattle, &c, at the Central Stables, Brus-
sels. els D. M. Scott the will beAuction-
var.
uion-
t
ser. List of sale may be read in anoth-
er column.
LrTTLR Stars Mission Band will hold
their Christmas Birthday Party Tuesday
evening, t6tb inst„ opening at 7 45 -
Gifts for St. Christopher House. Tor-
onto, will be received and placed on tree.
Junior Membership Certificates will be
presented that evening. Good program.
Silver collection.
GEORGE MCDONALD, Wroxeter, R, R,
2, is a competitor in the Canadian Coun-
trymanNew tr an Prize Contest. w subscribers,
ym
or those renewing, will much oblige g by
sending their names to him or leaving
them at THE POST. Rate, while contest
is on up to Jan. 12, is $r o0 for a year,
$2 for 3 years and $3 for 5 years. Clip
the coupons and send them along.
ON account of pressure on our adver-
tieing columns we are reluctantly com-
pelled to carry interesting matter over
to next issue. Business people would
greatly help us by getting advertise-
ments to us earlier each week. It is
quite impossible to handle copy brought
or sent in on Wednesday. Advertise-
ments should be in out hands Monday
noon each week.
INJURY -Mrs. Will. Ellis, an olds]
resident of Brussels South, had the
misfortune to fall at her home last week
and did damage to one of her hips. Her
numerous friends hope it will ooly prove
a temporary ailment, although folk who
attain to Mrs Ellis' age, 85 years, do
not rally nearly so quickly from such
injuries as a junior. We hdpe she will
soon evidence signs of convalescence.
O 1 Loox CHtLDRZN,—Hone is a
message from Santa to the children of
Brussels and vicinity, DEAR BOYS AND
GIRLS.—Whetllet'there is snow ane 120
snow in Brussels obi, Thursday' evening,
Dec. 11th, I will be at the Concert in
the Town Hall, sure, even 11 1 have to
leave my reindeers and walk. I am very
busy these days, bat I won't disappoint
you, Be sure and have your letters
ready for me. Your loving old friend,
,,,.Santa,»
SOLD Min AND Liviity.-Last week S.
'1'. Plum & Son, of the Queen's Hotel,
disposed of the bus and baggage busi•
ness to A. Somers, of this locality, who
took charge Monday last, In addition
the purchaser will also take over the
livery business operated at the Queen's
stables and has leased the latter. Iu
connection with the sale will go the con-
veying of mails between Brussels P. 0,
and the C. N. R. railway that has been
in charge of Messrs. Plum. Mr. Somers
has been farming on the 5th line of Mot,
ris township and to give the necessary
attention to the new business willlikely
drop out of the latter. He holds an
Auction Sale of Farm Stock, imple-
ments, &c, Thursdayafternoon of this
week, Mr, Somers has 2 sturdy sons
Who will assist in the work.
2I •People We Talk About I
tt 22
W. E and Mrs. Heist, Atwood, were
calling on relatives and friends in town
this week.
We are glad to report progress by
ins. Duncan. who is able to be about
once more aed will will soon be o. k we
hope,
Mrs. A H. Macdonald. Turnberry
street, is home after spending aevety
pleasant week with Mrs (Dr) Ferguson,
Toronto.
Doling the past week our well known
townsman, D. Ewan, has been seriously
i11. He is considerably improved we
are pleased to slate.
Mrs Travis, who makes her home
with her sisters, the Misses Holmes,
John street, has hardly been as well as
usual but we hope for better conditions
Miss Hattie Downing, ubo is teach-
ingi n t n u to Brus
❑ Toronto, o, k a run p
sels''for the week end and:let the light of
hercountenance beam on relatives and
friends.
Almer and Mrs McCall, Leslie McCall
and Gordon and Miss Gel tie McCall, all
of Abernathy, Sask., arrived in Brussels
last week They wi.1 visit relalves and
old friends in this neighborhoo.d Visi-
tors are members of James and !no. Mc -
Call's families, who were former resi-
dents of this locality.
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HEAD none— roll BANTA CL AIIa •—The
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Variety store -1't more clays for she 1n he•
V y y p
fore Christmas and the second year in heal•
nese ;Ude no in a better position to serve the
public by hnvteg a larger aesortenent of goode
to choose from than we had a year ago. Pries,
are right. Splendid lot of Toya and China
Hand painted Nippon in Gold and White and
other cheaper lines. Pee some of oar epeclale,
including the new patent leather Underarm
Parse at 8225 Yoe cannot oati.faceorfly com-
plete your Christmasahoppping without a visit
to our store where an efficient staff will be at
your service. M &O.HUNTea Phone 82
Loa•r—Collie pap, about nine months old,
black with tan feet, also tittle tan about
the face. He hes long hair and long tail. Io.
formation thankfully received by owner.
Phone 128 HARVEY BHYA NS
FRESH Durham Cow, with calf at foot,
guaranteed right. Phone 8315
ROY CUNNINGHAM
WANTED.—A man to do chores for the Win-
ter. Middle aged man preferred, Apply at
THE POET,
CHUNKS for sale. Ening PLAaKETT,
Phone 835 Opp. Ethel Cheese Factory.
A thoro'-bred Bronze Turkey Hen and Tom
for sale. MHO. JOHN HUNTER,
Phone 527 Brussels R. R. 8
DWELLING roams to let above store, Ap•
ply at Bank of Nova Scotia,
24.2 I. 0. RTOeAnna,
28 Spndina Ave„ Hamilton.
Down Town Or Elan CLoein,—miss Maede
Bryane has, for the present, closed her office
on Turnberry street but asks old or new pat.
tins 10 enll at her home, orner .Thomas and
Elizabeth streets, ono block West of Bank of
Nova Scotia.
Oran brook
Several teachers are applying for
the vacancy to bd caused by Miss Ida
Hunter's resignation.
Next Sabbath morning Mr. Robin-
son, Stratford, will preach in Knox
church at the usual hour.
On the evening of 22nd inst, the
Sunday School will hold their annual
Christmas Tree Entertainment. in
Knox Church, when a real live pro.
gram will be rendered. See the advt,
in this week's issue and go,
Oranbrook Farmers' Club held their
annual meeting for election of officers
an Dec, Std. Following were appoint-
ed for the corning year :-President,
R.
L McDonald ; vice Ptee., J. M,
Knight Rec,•See,, Neil McNair,
Fin. Sec., Gordon Knight; Directors,
Harry Keys, Jno. Wilson, John Hne-
ther, Albett `Vhitlield, Ed, Fulton
and John Cameron. Next meeting
will be Flirt, Dec, 10th at 2 p. m, Ev-
erybody welcome.
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Musical
Cantata
VITA, Mt PRIOe'Ette'ED
IN urs
Opera House, Brussels
friday Fv'g, Dec. 19th
By the Pupils of
Brussels School
Opening at 8 o'clock
TITLE 18
Santa Claus to the Rescue
Other interesting Musical and
Literary contributions will also
be given,
Tickets 25 and 15 Conte
School Pupils Fro°
This Entertainment will be well
worth hearing and you are
cordially invited.
A joint meeting at Ethel Wednes-
day of this week to discuss the quer-
tion of extending a call to the Presby-
terian
resbyter•ian churches of Oranbrook and
Ethel.
Molesworth
On the evening of Tuesday, Dec.
23td a play, entitled "Always in
trouble, or a hoodoed Coon," will be
presented in the Community Hall,
Molesworth, with which a Christmas
Tree will be combined. It is in charge
of the young people of Molesworth
school. Music between the acts. See
the advt, this week and don't miss the
fun,
Agricultural Short Csurse
A Literary Society has been organ-
ized in connection with the Agricult-
ural Short Course for the ensuing
months. The officiary is as follows:-
Honorary
ollows:Honorary President, Reeve Backer;
President, Harvey Johnston; Vice -
President, Miss Verna McCall; Secre
tart', Miss Edna McCall; Treasurer,
Chester Rintoul; Editor, Miss Inez Me -
Nichol; Associate Editor, Gordon Mc -
Gavin. Executive Committee, Trusses
eanetta McNab and Elva Oliver and
Bertram Hemingway and George Kirk-
by. Program Committee for first meet-
ing: Misses Ruth Sinclair, Laura John-
ston and George Pierce. A fine time
is counted on by the young folk and
there is no reason why they should not
have It as considerable talent is avail-
able.
Everything is moving along nioely
5n connection• with the Agricultural
Shout Course in Brussels. This week
there are 14 boys. and 21 girls on the.
roll.
C. M. Lee, Paris, is here and has
commenced iris program of Farm
Management, Co-operative Marketing
and'Civics.
Tuesday and Wednesdaly of next
week W. R. Agar will lecture on the
interesting and important subject' of
Bee -.keeping.
Friday of next week, 19th inst., will
be the closing doy for the classes until
after the holidays. They will resume
Monday, January 5th, when a big rally
of students is hoped for. This is a
ichance that should not be 'missed and
the future continuance for another
year in Huron County will depend
mulch on the boost that Is given to this
series. Some of the other counties
have nearly double the number of
Students attending here.
BLUEVALE.
Death of Mrs. Robert N. Duff. -
After a very painful and distressing ill-
ness Mrs. Robert N. Duff died Friday
morning at her homein Bluevale, and
in her death there is removed] one of
the oldest residents of the village. In
Marchlastshe was forced to lay aside
the adtive duties of a very busy life
and from that time suffered a gradual
decline. Ann' Jane Elliott (her maiden
name) %was born in Fltve-Mile-town,
Fermanagh, Ireland, the youngest of
7 children of James and Mary Baxter
Elliott, and at the age of 17 came alone
to Canada to join her brothers and
sisters who ,had preceded her: James,
who conducted the first Business Col-
GnmbioationSale
20 Short Horus
Consisting of Cows, Heifers
and Young Bulls
TO 1311 SOLD DY PUBLIC
AUCTION AT THE
Central Sale Stables
BRUSSELS
Friday, december - 19th
at 1 o'clock
The greater number of these an-
imals are of Scotch breeding arid some
of the cows will have calves at foot,
TERMS -Cash or 32 months cred-
it on ;approved, joint notes, with in-
terest at 8 per Dent per annum,
Write for catalogue to
R.T. AMOS, T. PIERCE,
Auctioneer. Brussels,
BANKING
FIFTY
YEARS
T -o v do You Pay
Your Importations ?
$F,N buying on foreign markets
use Standard Bank Foreign Let-
ters of Credit, You can thus
simplify your' credit arrangements with
foteign houses while effecting, through.
efficient execution of all financial de-
tails,attendant upon transaotione in for,
eign monies, Let us point out some of
the speoific advantages of paying your 18-
portations by Standard Bank Foreign „Let-
ters of Credit as applied to your business
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STANDARD BANK
QF CANADA
BRUSSELS BRANCH -G. H. Semis, Manager
lege in London; William, who had
settled in Wawanosh (now of Odid,
Michigan), Mrs, George Martin, now
of Meadville, Pa. A brother, John,
and 2 sisters, Matilda (Mrs. Kerr)
and Elizabeth (Mrs. Callaghan), who
remained in Ireland, are long since de-
ceased, The late William and John
Elliott and Mrs. Archibald Anderson,
early settlers in East Wawanosh, and
Mrs,' William Elliott, 'Oulroys, were
uncles 'and aunts of the young woman
who had come after a long voyage, to
make her 'home in. this district. She
was married at Goderich to Robert
Nelson Duff, second son of Robert and
Isabella Gerrow Duff of Turnberry,
and afteti living at Monklton 'for a
short time moved to Bluevale about
half a century ago. Mr. Duff, who died
8 years ago, was idebtified all his life
with the lumbering business, being
for 27 years a partner in the firth of
Duff & 'Stewart. Clayton Duff, died
soon 'after his father, and the remain-
ing family numbering 6 children,
Wm. J., Mary, and Mrs. M, L 'Aitken,
Bluevale ; Miss Ruby Duff, of the
Women's Hospital, Toronto ; Mi•s.
Ross Douglas, Toronto - and Louis
Blake Dutf, Welland. There are also 6
grandchildren. Funeral took place
Monday afternoou-and was conducted•
IN MEMORIAM
FERO080N,—In' loving memory of nnrae Grace
61.
Ferguson,
daughter of
H. MgartFerguoonformerly
of Morris Township, now of Toronto, who
pussedaway in Wioghayi General-Hoapit•
al, Dec. 7th 1924, from the flue contracted
while nursing. ,
She is not dead, she ie just away,
With a theory smile and a wave of the
hand,
She has wandered away unto an unknown
land.
How very fair it must be since she lingers
there,
Though we long for the old time step and
glad return,
Yet we think of her faring bn as dear in
the love of There,
As the love of here,
She is not dead, she is just Tao P'enttLY.
AUCTION SALE
THURSDAY Deo. lltli.—Farm Stock: itople•
menta &o. Lot 27, 5th line. Sale unreserved,
at 1 p tit. A, Smilers, Prop., D M. Scott, Auo
FRIDAY, DEG. 19 —A ombinntipn Auction
Bale of 20 head of Short Horns, romeletine of
cows, heifers, and yourg bulla. Pale at .Oen•
tral Stables, Brussels, at 1 p. m Write Thos.
risme, Brnesels, for cotalogni, R. T, Amos,
Auctioneer.
by Rev. Crawford Tate, pastor of the
Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev,
L. 0. Wilkinson, of the Methodist
()burgle. Pallbearers were Frank 13.
Scott, George McDonald, Robert
Shaw, James Nichol and Robert
Musgrove, Bluevale and John Elliott,
of East Wawanosh, Burial was at
Bluevale cemetery. Deceased wESa
fine woman, level headed, big hearted
and served her day and generation as
becomes real womanhood, She was
ever ready to do a good turn and lend
a helping hand and in her home, the
church and community played an un -
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.—In the
.matter of rho estate of William
Millar, tato of the Township of Mor-
ris, In tho County of Huron, Farmor,
deceased.
Nottee is hereby given, pursuant to The Re-
vised Statutes of Ontario, Chapter 121, tbnt all
creditors and others having claims against the
estate of the Bald William Miller, who died on
or about the Second day of October. A.
D.1524 are required on or before the Twenty-
seventh day of December, A.D. 1924, to send by
poet prepaid or deliver to Alex, H. Moedonald,
of the Village of Brussels, County of Huron,
the Administrator of the estate of the
said deceased, their Christian and surnames,
addresses and desorlptions, the full particulars
of their claims and the nature of the seonrities
Of any) held by them.
And further take notice that after such loot
mentioned date said Administrator will pro-
ceed to distribute thd' assets of the decoaaed
amongst the parties entitled thereto, 'having
regard only to the claims of whleh he shall
then have notice and said Administrator will
not.be liable for the said meets or any part
thereof to any parson orpersona of whose
Maim notice shall not have been received at
the time of snob distribution.
Dated this 8th day of December, A. D. 1924.
W. M• SINCLAIR,
Solicitor for the Administrator.
Chrstras Gifts
AT
Fox's flrug Store
China
In the C'hint Section YoII will
find some very desi able pieces
in
LIMOGES
NIPPON
AUSLEY
and
The New BYZANBA WARE
LILY BOWLS
CUPS and SAUCERS
BON BONS
CAKE PLATES
CREAM and SUGARS
FRUIT SETS
CANDLE STICKS
JARDINERES
FERN POTS
and many smaller ,pieces
Leather Goods
We are Safe in Saying khat We
have never ,had such a splendid
stock of Fine Leather Goods as
our present' stock consists of
UNDER ARM B o�
$2,25 $7.50
LADIES HAND BAGS
at almost every price
MUSIC ROLLS
SEWING COMPANIONS
BEDROOM SLIPPERHOLDERS
ASH TRAYS
BOSTON BAGS
MILITARY BRUSH SETS
TIE HOLDERS
COLLAR BAGS
GENTS PURSES
and numerous other articles
Ivory and Ebony
This Department ,contains a
wonderful assortment of Articles
and there 4s scanoely an article in
Ivory thalt it does not contain:
LOVELY MIRRORS
BEAUTIFUL CLOCKS'
SPLENDID BRUSHES
PERFUME BOTTLES
SALAD SETS
HAIR RECEIVERS
CANDLE STICKS
COMPACTS
ELECTRIC LAMPS
BRUSH and COMB SETS
MANICURE SETS
ETC. ETC.
Fountain Pens
Have you seen 'our new stock
of the two (best 'makes of Pens
PARKER'S
WATERMAN
We have at the .present time
fully 6 dozen or more Fountain,
Pens and Pencils to choose from
in a great variety of styles rang=
Ing in price front $2.50 to $7.
);very pen carries our personal
guarantee.
- New Books -Reprints -Books for Boys -Books for Girls -Picture
and Story Books for Children.
-Lovely Boxes of Stationery and Correspendence Cat ds.
-Perfumes and Toilet Waters. -Fancy Packages of Cigars.
- Willard's Chocolates and Smiles 'n Chuckles all at
FOX'S DRUG STORE
THE CHRISTMAS STORE
selfish and practical role that left its
impress upon, many who valued' the
spirit in which the service was rend-
ered. Her memory is blessed,
DIED
Duty.—At Binevale, on Deo. 6th, 1924, Agnes
Jane Elliott Duff, reliot of the late Robert
Nelson Daff.
EGRMIEa: In the General Hospital, Stratford,
on December 4th 1924, Selena,atary Lake,
beloved wife of Christian Eokmier, Ethel,
aged 64 years, 8 months and 29 days.
GaAaur.—In Morrie township, on Dee. 5811,
1924, Elizabeth Mlehte, beloved wife of Jae.
D. Grasby, aged 40 yeara, ? menthe and 27
days.
Wood Wanted
Tenders for 10 cords of 20 inch body hard.
wood, to be delivered before Feb. let, I925, to
Melville Church, Brussels, reeetved until Dec.
22nd, by the undersigned.
CARETAKER WANTED
Tenders will be received by the undersigned
until December 22nd, for the position of Care-
taker of Melville Church, Brussels. duties to
begin January let, 1022, Duties of Caretaker
may be learned from the Secretary, Lowest
or any tender notneceeearily accepted,
A. A. LAAIONT,
Soo: Treace. Melville Church.
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LADIES', GLOVESi SCARFS
o HOSIERY
Sok Scarfs Hose
Silk, Kid SilkSilk and Wool Hose
ChanloisetteWool Scarfs Cashmere Hose
- Silk Lined Silk and Wool Scarfs Worsted Hose
,HAN.DKERCHRPS LINENS FURS
Materia Linens Persian Lanllb Coats
Swiss Handkerchiefs Huckaback Towels
Linen Handkerchiefs Serviettes Hudson Seal Coats
Luncheon Setts Muskrat Coats
Math Jong Handkerchiefs Colored Bridge Setts
Crepe Handkerchiefs Wash -Cloths Children's Furs and Robes
Gossard Corsets. Brassieres Nemo -Elastic Self -Reducing Corsets
Silk Kimonas Silk Bloomers Silk _Slips
Parasols Umbrellas Fancy Neckwear
MUFFLERS
Scotch Mufflers
In Chaeta and Stripes
p
Knitted Wool Mufflers
Silk Mufflers
Sweater Coats, Suspenders,
.
MEN'S AND BOYS' GIFTS
SHIRTS Handkerchiefs
Wool Taffetta Shirts4 Umbrellas
Silk Stripe Shirts Neck Ties
Broadcloth Shirts House Coats
Madras Shirts Dr'essin'g Gowns
Boys Shirts and Blouses Gloves of all Sorts
Collar Pins, English Socks, Caps, Shirts, Jaeger Rugs, Belts, Arris Bands
in fact everything to make your Christmas Shopping easy.
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