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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1924-12-31, Page 1VOL, 53 NO. 28 2,Oo per annum zn advance , R USSEL'S, 0117,4X10,`' W$DNRSD4 r, UEORMBER 3I, 1924 What Savings May Mean No man can, predict when he may sustain a loss of earning power or a financial reverse. At such a time a Bank of Nova Scotia savings account is a sure protection for the • family. 'An interest in a business, a profit• able investment, a home of your own, a trip abroad -all these, too, are possibilities in a savings account persistently built up. Our local branch manager will wel- come your account. ..THE Bankof Nova Scotia 'ESTABLISHED- 1832 F. M. WILMOT Paid -op capital $ 10,000,000: Til onager - Brussels Reserve - 10.00,000. b Total Assets - 210,000,000 2413 New, Advertisements implements—D. Milne. Dance in 'Opens House. Greetings—W, E. Willis. Card of Thanks—J. Leitch. rearm for Sale—G. F. McCall. Notice—Township of McKillop. Students Supplies• -F. R. Smith. New Year's Greetings—Jars. Fox. To Our Patrons—Misses Hinter. West End Grocery—W. T. Spence. a44arley's Ghost -.Ethel Meth. Church piztrirteh Oran b rook Cranbrook is interested in a forth- coming' wedding. Miss ida Hunter was a visitor in Toronto this week. Miss McNair, teacher at Blyth, has been visiting relatives and friends in this locality over the vacation. '. Walton Schools get down to business next week. New Topic programs have been: ar- ranged ed for the RW.M.S. of : Duff's church, covering 1925. Teachers Mr. Printer and Mrs. Holmes have been visiting at their re- spective homes at Wtarton and Brus- sels. Voting on Churdlt Union 'is in ro re ss at P W. G.Nehls g store, he be- ing the Poll Clerk. This plan saved keeping Duff's church open, during the period called for. Next Monday a plebisctde will be takeni at the carious polls Where Muni- cipal -votes are ,reoorded on the question of the abolition of Statute Labor. See the advt, Clinton Announcement .Fs made t,y J, E. Dalryim)ide, Vice-president In charge of traffic and empress, of the Canadian National Railways, Montreal, of tale ap- pointment of W. C. Muir as general manager of the express department of the system. The appointment is ef- fective as dram December t.5dh, 1924. Mr. ,Muir was born at Clinton, and entered the service of the American Ex- press Co fspany, at Toronto in 0884. George Russell Hariand, one of the best known commercial travellers In Western Ontario, led' son of W. J. To Our Patrons Who in any way have - aided i'n making thebusiness ass of the past year a successful one, we ewtend Heartiest Greetings with Best Wlishes for x Happy New Year. Do we appreciate your patronage? Indeed we do and thank you one and alt. M. & C. Hunter The Variety Store. 'Phone 82. GI PresbyteriaDsTekeHoflee 1 The following arrangements in connection with the vote as to whether or not Melville 'Church will enter the United Church of Canada, were made at the congregational meeting, Monday afternoon, December 22, 1924. - (i) The days and hours when the poll will be open: Monday, Dec. 22nd, after the completion of business and until .5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23rd, ftom 7.3 0 .p.m to 8.3o p.m, , Wednesday, bec., 24th, from 2.30' pen. to 3.30 pans and from 7.30 p. m. to 8.30p.1n. Saturday, Dec. 27th, frons 2.30 p.m. to 3.30 pan. and from 7.30 p.m. - to 8.30. p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 W ay,. 1st, from 2,30 p.m, to 3,30 p.m. Saturday, January 3rd, from 2.30 p.m. to 3.30sae. And from 7.30 pan. to 8.30 p.m. Tuesday, January 611i, from I p.m, to 2 p.m. The Poll avid close at 2 p.a., January 6th and the ballotswillbe counted, (2) The place of the Poll—The !Choir room of Melville Church, Those entitle to (3i The form of the ballot : vote : - Only members of Melville Church on the Communion Roll, July 19th, 1924. Adherents have no vote. The Minister re- quests every tnember to exorcise hie or her fran- chise. 1'. L MOARTIitYR. Poll ()lark, CHURCH UNION The Presbyterian Church in Canada Are you in favor of this Onngregation ' entering the 17nion of the Presbyteaian Oherch in Canada, The Method at O h u r e Is and the Congregatiot al Churches- ? YES MO N. B, -The Voter ehonld mark en X op- posits the answer he or she wishes to give to the queetion submitted, Hartrnd, Southamptots Street, Guelph and formerly of Clinkersdied at the General Hospital, Moni{ay ,f zalowing an operation. The deceased young man, who was a native of Clinton, was 'repre$ntattve of the Walpole Qoatt- gamy, of Peeth, for the pest few `years, and Was not only popularly known 4n, Guelph but throughout the large terri- tory over Which he travelled. Before entering the employ of the Perth firm Mr. Harland r8hBaradg enlisted n the0tBattalion later Joining the 46th, Baftal"man in Franee•' The operation, which etas the ultimate cause of his death, was made ,nelmcary as the result of war disability, A 'par icularty sad 'feature In :connect - len with 'his death is the fact that he had been married 'but a few months ago, . Bluevale' Tuinberry Township Nomination for Reeve and tCouncdllors Iast,?Monday caused some stir despite the cold weather. Regular monthly meeting of the Women's! Institute will be held Thurs- day, 'Janu'ary 8th, at the home of Mrs. R. F. Garniss, J. W. Kiang, M. P., will give a talk on "Parliamentary -Rules .and Procedure,' and Mrs. C. Hether- ington will have a paper on "Rural Problems and haw to meet dhem." Ro11 CaII will be answered by naming a famous Scotch'Icharacter. N. large at- tendance hoped dor, • Ethel NOTICE.—A meeting of the Rate -a payers of Ethel Police Village will be held in the Township Hall, Ethel, on Thursday evening, January 8th, at 7.80 p. In. for the purpose of Nemivat- ing and Electing Trustees for 1925. W. T. SPE NCE, Sec'y Trustee Board. Mrs. Strachan continues to be very seriousljt i41. Last Sunday Rev. M. Perrin' preach- ed In the Presbyterian church here, W. S. King, Wingham, visited. wrath Jno. and Mrs. King, Ethel. The gentle. men are brothers. • C..Etckm'!er spent Sunday with J. L. and Mrs. Irwin, Jainestown. The lat- ter is a daughter. W. J. Spence,. D. Milne, J. Leitch and E. L. Deejardine want to talk to you. See what they have to say. The stork left a fine bouncing boy at the .home of Cecil and Mrs. Bateman during the week. It was surely a good Christmas present dor wetc'h the proud parents are very thankKuh The Orchestra thoughtduely played Santa Claus and donated Rev), and Mrs. White a great pair of woollen bitankets and a fine soarf. ,Parsonaige dolt are correspondingly grateful. Mrs. White. entertained ;ler Sunday School class at the Panconge on Tuesday last. After supper, there were ;games of all kinds and everyone re- ported that a' happy evening had been enjoyed. There was a good attendance at the Methodist Church which agreeably surprised the minister on such a stormy 'cold Sunday. The Ethel com- munity 'has not lost the 'habit of going to Church. 4.44i4'MF}4•i,t'*4+++++++++++4 - + Bette ties Stored it + Saws Gummed4. + Cylinders Bored and all kinds of Machine Work t. 4. attended to. 1 Prices Reasonable. 4• Follow the crowd. E. L. Desjardine Ethel Garage 0. The Friendly Church which 1e TH1t .CHURCH OF ,0000 OHBER "MARLEY'S GHOST" or'' What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose hie soul;' will be presented at the ETHEL METHiODIST CHURCH Sunday Evening at 7 o'oloek This carol from the pen of ()herbal Dtokene is seasonable and inspirational. It will be given by means of BO colored and costly slides, Doors open at 8,B0, Service begin, at 7, We are -expecting an overflow congrega- tion and seats will' be arranged in the gallery, Special music by Mixed Quartette end Reoitation by Pastor with Guitar accom- paniment. On Sunday next we are preparing for .an overflow congregation. "Mar- ley's Ghost," or "What shall it profit a man of he gain the whole world and lose his own soul," will be presented by means of 30 slides colored. The Master's method was to speak in parables or stories, and we read net the common people heard him glad. ly." Human nature still loves a story, and Charles' Dickens was inspired when he wrote this carol. There will also. be special ,music by the mixed quartette and a recitation by the Factor with guitar accompaniment. Doors will be open at 6.30. The Municipal Nomination last Mon- day attracted a good attendance at the Township Hall. Clerk Fear in his of- ficial duties as Returning Officer, and during the Stetutoty hour received the following nominations' for seats at the Council Board:— Reeve -.-J. J.MeCutcheon, John Mc. Nab. - Delputy Reeve—Thos. McDotaht, Frank ,Collins, ,Robe. Livingseon, Lorne Taylor, Councillors—W. V. McKay, Wilber Turnbull, Fred. Rowland, Harry 'Keys, Ed. Collis, Ed. Fulton. A platform meeting came next with J. H. Fear as Chairman and the various nominees were (given dile opportunity of expressing_' their views. Ed. Fulton. was not present, and township affairs were well (threshed out. When the. meeting was :concluded there was no. real certainty as to whether an election will be• necessary next Monday or not. MONCRIEFF. Monct•ieff has its own share of snow. n . Mies -La aine McKay, of Hamilton, spent Christmas at her house. Miss Devlin, of Toronto, spent Christmas with her brother here. Mies Attie Mitchell is spending the holiday with her parents in Ripley. Johnnie and Mrs. McKay, of Flint, are spending endin the holidays among relatives and friends. y g A miscellaneous shower was arrang- ed for Miss Belle Inglis and took place at the home of Mart. and Aire. Ferg, Friday night. Though taken by sur- prise, Miss Inglis thanked her friends suitably for their delightful gifts. "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow" was sungwith rent zest. Tremainder d of the The e evening was spent pleasantly in cards and dancing. Ei I� West. fad Grocery E wish to thank out many customers V V for their kind patronage during the past year and also solicit a continuance of the same during 1925. Our stock is always Good, Fresh and Clean and our prices are Extra Low. Canned Goods, l''oilet Soaps, Matches, etc , at Special Prices. Our Confectionery stock is always well as- sorted and priced to suit everybody. Oysters for Holiday Season. Wishingone n " and all a very Happy and Prosperous New Year. W. T. SPENCE Phone 2225 ETHEL f=lit_ L r-= L Implements � Far Sale at Greatly - Reduced Prtces. Two of best makes ofBinders, Sheaf Carriers and Trueks, either one $240.00 if ordered soon. Other implements correspond- ingly cheap. You will be gear- anteed against any reduction in price dill settlement time. Have some new implements on hand at greatly reduced 'prices. Any- thing in the International Gall and see me, David Milne - Ethel Onngratnlatione are due Alex, and Mrs. Mann on the birth of a baby girl. Miss Marie Livingston has been en. gaged as teacher in the Union school near Listowel. We wish her success. We are. sorry to state that Mrs, Campbell suffered a slight stroke while visiting with her daughter in Oranbrook. Her many friends wish her early recovery, Smoot. RENCRT.—Following is the report of S. S. No. 9. Grey, for the months of November and Dec, Ex- amined in Spell„ Arith., Art, Geog., Hist., Writ,, Nature Study and Liter- ature, • devotee absence. Sr. IV -- Hazel Speiran 88 ; Laurence' Machan 85 Jr.—Verna McKay 75 ; Vel,ua Robertson 73. , Sr, III—Kenneth Ferg 78 ; Willie Robertson 67. Jr. III—Lundy .McKay 74 ; Glen Rath - well 71 ; May McKay 55 ; Bob Bell 46 • Francis Smith`" 84, Jr. II—Spell., Arith., Geog., Art, Writ., and Liter- ature. Madalon Speiran 75 ; Cecil Machan 75 ; Herbie Hoffman 75 ; Jen- nie McKay 66 ; Cynthia, Machan 64 ; Jeany Harrison 64 ; Russel Gole. 61 ; Cecil Robinson 59. ): class—Daily Work.—Marshall Harrison ; Myrtyle Gole ; Lillian Harrison ; Donald Riehl. Primer class—Excellent— Leoxard Machan ; Dorothy Mann ; Lorraine McKay. air—John Payne. SADIE E. Mama, Teacher. Grey Sob:ails get down to business next top Monday. oat communities during the Cic In htn•chm Union has been the general past few weeks, Soma of the highways are very bad- ly drifted and a thaw is about the only solution of improvement. Many of the barns are well supplied with live stock as feed is plentiful, Better market is hoped for, We are sorry to report that Hugil Tyerman, West gravel road,, is not en- joying as robust health as usual. Ile will be•81 years of age en February, The Mail Couriers had a big time Iasi, week staking sone of their tripe, .With the rural telephone in use there is not the old time rush by the rest - dents to open up the roads. The 100 acre farm,- Lot 27, Oon. 16, was sold last Saturday afternoon, by public auction, action at a Americas n P Hotel, Brussels, by D. M. Scott, Auctioneer. James Baillie was the purchaser, price being $4,275. A clearing Auction Sale of Farm Stock, implements, &c, has been an- nounced by Jno. J. Schnook, on Lot 10, Con. 14, for Friday, Jan. 9th, at 1. 30 p. m. sharp. D. 141. Scott will be the Auctioneer. Mr. Schnook intends to give up farming hence sale will be without reserve, List may be read in this issue. The minister of the Ethel Circuit, Rev. H. Whute, B.A., B. D., wishes the community a Happy and Prosperous New Year, It isregretted r e g tted that there has s been no service at Roe's for the last three Sundays owing to the storms. Mr. White succeeded in getting as far as Raynard's.corner with John Pearson, when they were informed that ht was useless to go further as the road was unbroken. If is do be hoped there will be a full attendance next Sunday ao make up for lost time. The subject will be "How we got our. Bible," il- lustrated with 50 views. There wast a good attendance at Union Methodist Church last Sunday considering the cold wind and snow storm. The 'Christmas tree enterta•ln• meat was very successful and every- one reported a good time. The little ones enjoyed Santa Claus and the 'presents from the Tree. Santa was very good to the minister. There was a nice present of money with a note expressing kind wishes from the Ladies' Aid and a big fait goose from the girls of Union orchestra. You will spoiltoRini. the minister by bean; too good Hoots W. McIAY DRCEASED.—A former well known resident of the 9th Con„ Grey townehip, paid 'Nat- ure's debt, itt the person of Hugh W. McNay, passing away at the home of his eon, Angus, at Silton, Sask., about 30 milesort N hof Regina, December 22nd. Ile was 75 years rs of age and had ,been bothered with kidney ail. merit for about 2 years, Mr. McKay was born in Oxford ()aunty, Ontatio, and lived n this ine mm v Daft for years, Westin 191 7 and had ad riot going been here since. He 11 ved for 3 years in British Columbia, 1920-23, Mrs, 8IcKay predeceased hila 8 years and was buried in Brusels come tery. 2 sons, (Walter, of New Ontario, and Angus; Smelt.,) and 2 daughl ars (Mrs. Jnn. McLean, Sutton, and Mies Annie, at home) survive, Mr. McNay's cask- et was accompanied byAngue, arriv. ing at Brussels on Friday night, Fun- eral service was held at Walker & Black's undertaking rooms, Saturday afternoon, Rev. J. P. McLeod, Preis.. W. 21.' , Proprietor acnes of the Season iN - BRUSSELS OPERA 'HOUSE friday Ev'g, Jan. 2nd Good. Orchestra In attendance Lunch 8ervoa Cvorybody Welocmo Oontlemen 81.00 Dancing at byterian minister, conducting the service, interment being made in the family plot Brussels cemetery. Mr, McKay' was an honest, honorable man who enjoyed the esteem of a.wide circle of relatives and friends. He spent possibly 30 years of his life on the 9011 Oon. ofa fes township. Some of his relatives live in Moncrieff local- ity. BELGRAVE Leslie McDougall and his bride are visiting the former's mother and aunt, Mrs, Caesar, Belgrave, ' WROXETER, Mrs. Wm, Leckie, Luean, visited in this vicinity lama week, Miss Annie Munro is holidaying with relatives in Cleveland. Mies Elizabeth Sanderson, Kingston, is visting under the parental roof, Jack McLean, Waterloo, is spend- ing two weeks with old friends here. Robert Gibson, Detroit, is the guest of his parente, Jno. and Mrs. Gibson. Misses Gwen and Ethel Holmes, Clinton, are guests of Mrs. T. G. Hemphill. Gordon Gibson and, family and Earl Ridley and family were holiday visit- ors at Ford with, H. T. Henry and family were Christ- mas visitors in Orangeville. Mrs. Henry is extending her stay. H. and Mrs. PIiance, Stratford, were recent visitors with the latter's mother, Mrs, Wm. Mitchell, Howick. Wm. Rae, of Toronto Normal school, and Miss Eleanor Douglas, of Stratford Normal, are .spending the Ohristmas vacation with their parents here, Among the holiday visitors from Toronto were Walter Sfaffutd, Cecil Mines, Alex, Sanderson, Misses Jeanette Allan, Janet Dickson, Marg- aret McTavish, Dorothy McTavish, Irene Stocks and A, Kitchen, Miss Maty Young met with an un- fortunate accident last Tuesday after- noon, when she fell on the ice near the bakeshop, fracturing a small bone in her hip. She was taken to Wingham hospital the next day where it is bop ed she will have a speedy recovery. At the Toronto Oonvention of the Women's Institute, held Nov. 20th, prizes were awarded for the best pro- grams prepared by the b,anches dur- ing the past year. The Wroxeter branch was fortunate in winning one of the two prizes given for Western Ontario. Judges were Dr. Marty (only woman school I s actor), Miss McIntosh (home d rst) Mrs, (branch President) A Guest (Immigration Dept) The latter explained that the programa had not been judged on the competitive basis but by standards of excellence, every branch against 100% efficiency. The soundness of home and community work, the matter of balance, in the way of having "something to hear, something to do and something to see", which is the standard set by the institutes and the completeness of the whole, were taken into account, The cost of the programme was not con- sidered as in many localities, hand- maded re, rants suited the needsof the branch, gquite as well as printed ones.. Those branches receiving 95% and over were presented with the prizes by Mr. Putman. The prizes themselves, handsome secretarial cases of solid leather, will be the prop- erty of the branch and will descend from officer to officer, We congrat- ulate practical Wroxeter and the energetic staff who manifest suchme ' g l in - p terestiuh n inthe good d wank, Morris School bell will ring next Monday. What has become of those old time Literary Societies that ware so enjoy- able I MIas. Annie Thuell, who is teaching near Dui hath, is home for the vacation and looking tip-tnp. We wish the Township Council, and the ratepayers as well, a year of prosperity, Santa Claus saved the Board considerable trouble by their acclamation, We are sorry to state that Mrs. Wm. Pipe, Ws line, has been quite seriously ill but her numerous friends hope she will -soon regain old time viggorm. Soe of our Morris youths are think. ing of trying a"hack" with the Grey Township checker experts, a, They may call Sandy Yuill up for dates after the holiday trash is ever. COMMIr, RETURNED 13Y ACoLAbrA- T1oN.-By the will of the electors who attended Nomination proceedings o at the Township Hall last Monday 1924 Council was handed over a renewal of office for .the coming year, rather a pleasant New Yeetes.gift. Nomina- tions were as follows :— Reeve—R, IT. Shortreed. Councillors — ann. Brown, Wm, Henderson, Jno, McGill, Elston Oar. diff and Arthur Wheeler, The latter was not present but sent Nord that he would not be the cause of an election and hie reiiretnerit re.. oleoted the topreseotatives of past year. For the usual program of CAR OF Feeding Molasses EXPECTED ol ases- EXPECTED Place your order early. D. McTavish Brussels Farmers' Cinb speech making Richard Johnston was voted to the chair and the various phases of municipal work were touch. ed on, the financial statement being before the electors, 'One item round which considerable interest centered was the question of road work. A vote on the subject showed 20 in favor of doing away with It and 12 favor- able. If all the good things hoped for cove true the coming yoar'e progreee should be favorable. First meeting of the Council for 1926 will be held Monday, January 12111, when, the speech from the throne should be pre- sented, MCDOUGAr,r,—GARNISS,— A quiet wedding took place on Saturday, Dec- ember, 20111, at Bluevale Methodist Parsonage, when Lillian S. E. Garn- iss, eldest daughter of Martin L. and Mrs. Garniss, Srd' line of Morris, be- came the bride of Leslie W, McDoug- all, Belgravia Rev, L, 0, Wilkinson officiated'. Only immediate relatives were present McKillop To the Ratepayers of McKillop, Having been renominated as a can- didate for the Council of McKillop for 1925 we solicit your vote and influence in our election to that position. Hav- ing the necessary time to devote to your municipal affairs, we will endea- vour to give economic and efficient service to you. We will gracefully and gratefully accept your verdict at the poll on Jan. 5th 1925. Wishing one and all the seasons greetings. We remain your Humble Servant, A. A. CUTHILL. Brussels Nominations A. C. Backer onee more Reeve Monday evening a goodly company of ratepayers assembled in the Town Hall for the annual Nomination of the officiary for the coming year. Added interest was on the program in the necessity of choosing two Utility Commissioners whose chief business will be the looking after Hydro in teresus, Although tardy in commencement Returning Officer, A. H. MacDonald, had a busy time in keeping tab on the many names handed in. When the hour was up here was what the slate looked like :- Reeve,—A, C. Baeker, J. W. Arm- strong, The latter withdrew later leaving the present occupant unoppos- ed for 1925. Oouncillors,—J. H. Hewitt, 11 M. Scott, J, W. Armstrong, Wm. Work, Percy Mitchell, Robt. Bowman, Jas. MoFadzean, A. 0. Dames, Geo, Mul- doon and G. R. Weller. UtLUty Oommiseionere,—Walter Rose V. R. Little, t , J. W. Armstrong. D. M. McTavish, 8. Wilton and A, C. Dames. School Trustees,—M. Black, Jae. Fox, Jno, Cunningham, Jas. MoFad- zean, Mrs. J. W. Armstrong and Mrs. ThueH. After official announcement as to the law relating to qualification and the date of Election, if one is neces- sary, a program of speech making was In order with Town Clerk presid- rnA number of the nominees were not. present but Reeve Beaker opened the roleby reference to the good work done by Hydro, street improvemts, &c„ and hoped to see tax rate materi- al!y reduceafter anotheryear. Others who spoke wereMessrs. Armstrang, Hewitt, Weller, Rose, Bowman, Mcll`adzean, Dames, Little, 4It. Thuoll, with considerable interjec- tion on the part of others who joined in discussion. A.iI spoke hopefully of coming days but es several were un- decided as to their intentions the meeting closed with a doubt as to whether there would be an election necessary or not, the law permitting 9 )3..m. Tuesday as the deciding hour, it not given earlier. School Board representatives wore .called upon but uoitoe. Whdyat's wrespondantedd; whoever may gov- ern, is a long pull, a strong pull and a pull together if the rosiest hopes for 1925 are to be realized in our good town. LOOKS L1100 AN EL•EoyION At 9 p. rn. Tuesday night the follow- ing persons had qualified as candidates for the respective offices in Brussels for nest Monday's Municipal Election : — For Councillor's—J. 13, Hewitt, J. W. Armstrong, D. M. Scott, R. Bow- man and. G.R.Muldoon, ForUtilit x y Oomwisaioners—Walter Rose, W. $. Little and A. O. Dames, The above gives a surph!is of one for the Council and one for Oommiesion- ers. Rumour says there may notbe an election but THE Poen cannot say 00 it goes to p1'0es. Farmer School Trustees were elect- ed by ttccltmatlon. STANLEY — Reeve*.G. B. Hanley, (acct,) 'council --J, Btue J. Manss,aty W, Dougal, 1J. Carlyle, A. Keyed.