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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1925-12-23, Page 8MA/MIL With Christmas is Mind lr. Have you Pres- ents to Buy for a School of Church Christmas Tree ? We have a specialsection where We have gathered to - gather articles suitable for this. Commencing et the low prices of 25c, and 05e' each, There are many sug- gestions offered, and it won't be hard to find some- thing within the price lim- it set. Grand Display of Toys and Dolls Mechanical Toys, Drums, Tops, Horns, Kiddie Kars, Tea Setts, Blocks, Games, Picture Books, Story Books, etc. Large Assortment of Dolls, from lOc each up to $5.50 each. To make shop- ping easy, we have also opened up a new section for these for the Holiday Season. Can Got Here M taxa KODAKS Amber, Tortoise Shell, Ivory and Ebony Toilet Ware High Grade Chocolates in Special Christmas Pkgs. Stationery -in Christmas Boxes Perfumes, Toilet Waters, and Toilet Goods Red and Gold Combination Gift Pkgs, LEATHER GOODS Besides Purses and Hand Bags, we have many other useful pieces. FOUNTAIN PENS EVERSHARP PENCILS SEASON'S NEW FICTION and many good titles in the Reprint Edition at 859 each. Boys' and Girls' Books. FANCY CHINA CANDLE STICKS PICTURES FANCY BASKETS CHRISTMAS CARDS MFor doing up the Christmas Parcel MWhite Tissue Paper Dennison's Tags and Seals. Holly Paper Gilt Cord, Ribbozene MCHRISTMAS DECORATIONS o R. SM T rhe Store Druggi:.t and Stationer MlOg ,osseteleaSsie44-esteleteaseeteteeeeseses44-444-4-44+44444.+4-44.0-4-444:44.41-4.4;4.43:4N4 Local News Items Ice Already. Angus Campbell had ice at his open air rink on Saturday and will soon be ready for business. Lots of Snow. Sundayevening a heavy fall of anew fell n this:part of the country and good sleighing is on the program now. Remembers the Absent Members. The officers and members of the A. F. & A. M. and Western Star Lodge, I.0.0.F., Brussels, have sent Christmas greetings to the members of the home lodges who now reside away from town. It's a real Christ- months old, yellow and white. mas spirit, Phone 23-26 FOR SALE. --Three driving horses No Change. and 1 heavy draft work horse, 4 There will be no change in the fee years oil. Duncan McTaggart, for automobile licenses, or a drop in Phone 2110 It R. 2,Brussels. the gas tax in the year 19.26, accord- 10 YOUNG Yorkshire Pigs, 6 weeks ing to Hon. G. S. Henry, minister of old. James tii.ehol, highways. Mr. Henry, who stated Phone 36-14. that he personally favored a 5 -cent cent gas tax, and a lower license fee, does COLLIE dog lost, yellow with white not expect th Orli will be any change breast. Answers to the name of in these two features of taxation fol: "Coonie." Two tags on neck. some time to come. Phone 417. r. , e,; ALL kinds of new sleighs for sale, Brlefiets A i also some good second hand ones. Watch yourur s steps while the ice is John. Long.._ on the pavements.now being . ' FRESH Beef for sale, by the quarter Christmas trees'are or by the pound. R. 3. McLennan, sought by Santa Claus.? Lot 13, Con. 2oirtis. If there is any lack cr. Christmas 1 25-3 Phon, eiiI10'91. spirit it will not be for want of FOR Sale -3 steer ealvee; two young beauty and enterprise in the shop farrow cows. Graham Survey, windows. Phone 56-19. The home paper is like a real letter to an absent friend. Make somebody FOR Sale. -14 acre lot on Princess away from home happy every week street, with good barn, well and next year by sending the Post us a cistern, For further particulars Christmas box. apply to Mrs. Parker, Kincardine, A Merry Evening. or A. H. Macdonald, Brussels. ROBE Lost Dec. 14th, on gravel road north of Brussels. Finder please notify George Bone. Phone 125. WILL the young man who took over- coat by mistake from the Knox Church, Cranbrook, on the 22nd. kindly return to J.. 11. Knight, Il.It. 3, Ethel. BEEF for sale by the quarter. Mao several chunks of pigs. J. A. Nichol 27-tf Phone 5116. DWELLING to let Richards' Block, above store. Recently decorated. Low rent. Apply to, 26-2 .4,. H. Macdonald. LOST.—Scotch collie female, 8 Last Friday evening the annual Christmas Entertainment was held in the United Church. Rev. Mr. Bark- er, long and a was chairman, rpastor, e , 7lrogram was successfully carried out. Santa Claus made a visit to the en- joyment of the smaller children. Fol- lowing was the program —Hymn, "Away in, the Manger"; Prayer; Chairman's address; Welcome, Stew- art Pierce; Recitation, Gatf. I-Iender- son; Recitation, Ilene MrQuarrae;. Recitation, Billie. Stovensott, Exer- cise by 10 boys, "I want my i41a"; Duet, Lloyd and Glen Wheeler. Rec- itation, Buster Styles; Rel nation, Mary llaeker; Recitation, Jack Low- ry; "Christmas Eve," 4 girls; Piano solo, AlicePope; Christmas polls, Primary class; sm e Eryans; Ueciair"A Christmas Dilemma, Freda Pollard; Recitation Elwood McQuarrie; Recitation, Bet- ty Currie; Duct—Chr1etmas Dollies -- Alice Pope, Evelyn Dennisson; Reci- tation, Billy Palmer; Recitation, Mary Roe; Recitation,:''Dean Daviso:l; "'Last Year's Christmas Dolls," 4 girls; recitation, Margaret Downing; Reading, Eddie Heist; Recitation, Ella Farrow; Duet Ruth Strachan, Edna Edwards; "In Bethleltent Town." Dean Davison, ltussol Van - row, Ray Pierce; Recitation, Helen tanker Recitation, Agnes Davison; Recitation, Jean Davison; Solo, Edna Davidsnnl "Christmas Doings" four girls; hesitation, Grace ISttllington; Recitation,S d" Fleree• Duet Mrs More Herres Shipped, 3. 1.1. Galbraith shipped another carload of horses from Brussels sta- tion last Saturday. Mr. Galbraith has had a busy season, Prominently ,Mentioned, 3, J, hunter, editor of the Kinase, dine to ,prominent- ly candidate at the next Provincial election in south Bruce. Many Holiday Visitors. Already many Christmas visitors have arrived in town and more wall be here by Christmas Eve. Have you hit The Post have their names, Library Open, Thut;sday. Brussels Public Library will be open en Thursday afternoon and evening of this week instead of Saturday. Make note of the ebange, Had A Nasty Fall A couple of weeks ago Mrs. Thos, Maunders who resides In Detroit, and a former well known lady in this eommunity, while standing on a chair fell and received a bad shaking up. Fortunately no hones were broken, Clifford Editor Dead. The death occurred on Saturday last, December 12th., of James R. Aitchison, of Clifford, editor of the Ciibord Express, in his 72nd year. Mr. Aitchison who has edited the Ex- press for many years, has been in poor health for some time. The fun'- eral was held on Tuesday to Lovet cemeteryy, Bruce township. Western Farmers Go Holidaying. A. reflection of the result of good crops and good prices is found in the fact that railway traffic officials re- port .a very large demand for accom- odation for holiday trips to Eastern Canada, the United States, Great Bri- tain and the European countries. The demands of this traffic are con rider - ably in excess of a year ago, Women's Institute. A Splendid Christmas Number. Several members of the Salvation were in i hili e atWn Arai Corps y Wing ham, Christmas town last week to sell The C War Cry, the official organ of the Army. The edition was wall illustrat- ed and many interesting stories were published. The War Cry editors al- ways have splendid numbers for Christmas and Taster. Minor Locals. Just one more day. All over but the shouting. A Merry Christmas to all1 Get your shopping done before midnight. Nomination meeting on Monday evening next, Holiday hours at the Postotfice on Christmas Day Business places have been open each evening during the past week. Coal strike may soon be settled, and then there will be plenty of slate for everybody. ' "When Winter. Games" Well, Winter blew in alright last Thursday and was still blowing about it Friday. Refreshing;candor ,indeed, is that of a man wo says: "At the urgent request of many friends, I have de- cided not to ruts for office," 1 ` O. L. Officers. A very worth while hour was spent by the few,' ten being present, that gathered at the Institute meeting last Friday afternoon. A splendid paper was read by Mrs. A. H. Macdonald on "Christmas in Other Lands" wnich was greatly enjoyed. Twenty-one handkerchiefs were received and for- warded to the Armenian Boys' Home at Georgetown. W. Glen Armstsrong, for the past t two years councillor in York Town - Shortest Day in Year. ship Council, is seeking election to The winter solstice began Tuesday the deputy reeve's chair in Ward One December 22, at 3:57 a.m. At that made vacant by the retirement of P. time the sun reachest its farthest 3. Macgregor. Mr. Armstrong was point on its northern journey, and nominated at the meeting on "Mon - starts south again. Tuesday was the day and is being opposesd, by S. H. shortest day of the whole year. Be B. Tonkin. Glen's old Brussels friends ginning then the days -will become will wish him success at the polls. longer and the nights shorter, until Minor Locals. thei longest day is reached next sum- mer on June 21. 1925 is on its last legs. Buy advertised goods—their qual- Let Us Have The News. ity is more to be relied. upon. Hundreds of copies of The Post Good -morning! This is the month go every week to regular subseribars for renewal of Post subscriptions. in far -away places, all of whom are Premier Ferguson has announced deeply interested in the home news. that there will be no by-elections this Su seri cis a home can help o 'r it f 9, g f g, ft SI st P. it Itt P. it it W �ro �A 4Qm y '�1 Conduct Your Affairs witfi,h Dignity STANDARD Bank savings uo- conne lends dignity to the teener:- tions of the depositor. It Went- 'ties ifitnwith all ot•genivallall that is. known endrespeoted In the owe inwlity, And establishes a s:ontaet vehich le in- y6. It P s It it ft jt n t � BANKING FIFTY YEARS valuable should he et any time desire counsel or advice on money matters, Open a Standard Dank envings account, a will help you to develop gone fin- cutchl resources as nothing else can, and enable you to conduct your personal 3• l2 R Il. R financial affairs with dignity. THF. RD BANK STANDARD OF CANADA BRUSSELS BRANCH—G. H, Samis, Manager 11 fi , Holiday Hours. The usual holiday hours will be observed' at the Postofce ' on Christ- mas Day. Lock box holders may get their mail at any hour. Had Better Be Careful. youthsin mart There are some s town that are going to get into ser- ious trouble if they are not careful. They have been shoving snow down into the letter box et the Postoffice and when the snow melts, makes a fine mess of the letters. Postmaster: Scott has given them fair warning. Nomination. Brussels Nomination meeting will be held in the Town Hall on Monday evening' next, Dee. 28th. Nominations will be received by Clerk Macdonald from 7.30 to S.30 o'clock'for the position of Reeve. Councillors, Hydro Commission and School Board. Ev- ery ratepayer should be present at the meeting which will follow. Seeking Promotion. S b 'b t h 1 t make winter the paper more interesting to their Belleville Council has to foot a bill Stan r en s and relatives the di t f 3 d i l t' s by send- of $2.285 as a result of its Old Boys' tag in local news items. Every item Celebration laet summer. of interest helps, as it is the home Over '200 Ontario motorists have that makes the weekly paper worth forfeited the privilege of driving while. Send the news often—and cars. And there are as many thous - send it early. , and others who should not be per- mitted to sit at the steering wheel. Called' to Lion's Head. Rev. W. A. 'Matthews, of .Shallow Buried on Wednesday. Miss Carrie McCracken of the Tor onto School staff, is home for the Christmas vacation. Miss Hattie Downing teacher on the Toronto School Staff, Is home for the Christmas holidays. Mrs. W E. Plunkett, of Winnipeg, was the guest of Miss Carrie Hing- ston over the week end. Miss Margaret •Maunders, who is at- tending MacDonald College, Guelph, is home for the Christmastide. S. and Mrs. Walker are spending the Christmas vacation with their clan ghter, Mrs. Humphreys in Toronto. Herbert Stretton.• who is attend- ing tipper Canada College, Toronto, is home for the Christmas vacation. Mrs. D. Ewan left last Friday far Flint, Mich., witi:re she will spend the Winter with her daughter, Mrs. Eekmier Robert McAlpine, of St. Marys, and a former' resident of Brussels, was calling on old friends in town last Thursday. •..•. ,. ✓,... Miss Pearl Taylor, Principal of the Brussels Continuation School, is spend ing the Christmas vacation at the parental home a Varna. Dr. L. 0. Whitfield, D.C., of Lis- towel, is leaving Friday of thio week far Davenport, Iowa, where be in - •tends taking a three week's course in Neuroealometer technique. Sale of firewood is providing a source of ready cash to farmers in Dundas 'County, where there is a loc- al coal shortage._ Lake, ,has accepted a call to be mac- The funeral of the late Mrs. 3. J. BORN ' • u't and 7tas Gilpin was held from the fiat! rani- BaYArs,--In nrnnnt anmittan deice last Wednesday afternoon. Rev. A. W. Barker B.D. of the United Church, conducted an appro- tot of the Lions Head circuit C p y hospital, on left to assume his duties. The ch• -,Deo, 10th, 1925, to Frank and Dirs. Bryalie, suit has four appointments, Centre 80 Holton ave. North, Hamilton, a sen , (watt E in ) ville and Lion's, Head; afternoon and evening, every Sunday, Spry and Hope Bay, morning and alternate Sundays. Rev. Mr. Matthews had a successful pastorate at Shallow Lake for over two years. Mrs. Matthews was formerly Miss Emily E. Iters, of Brussels. Bible in The Courthouse. The Walkerton -Bruce Herald and Times wishes the Bible of the court- house could speak and mention the names of the witnesses who have per- jured themselves in its presence: "But if the. little volume could squeal and settle the• matter there would be one of the biggest sensations that any newspaper publisher could wish. Al- though the greatest fire escape that has yet been devised, the Bible, plac- ed in the Court House, is thought by some to be dumping so many into the fire place that its abolition is actual ly advocated in certain quarters, for it is claimed that Hades is going to be so full of prevaricators that there won't be standing room for the other sinner's." Little Stars' Mission Band. The annual Christmas Entertain- ment and Birthday Party of the Little Stars' Mission Band of Melville Presbyterian Church, hold 'Tuesday 7 aver way was n J evening,Dec. 15 Y a success. The Lecture room of the Church was filled with parent; and friends of members of the Rand, who. Nunn with gifts for -the Christmas bale and to hear the children. Visa Kate Deadman presided during the evening and the'following program was given:^—•Recitation, Evelyn Ril- ey; Chorus by the Band, "The First Nowell"; Girls' Chorus, "Star So Bright"; Recitation, Donald McRae; Recitation, Isabel and Edith IffeTav- ish; Solo, Doris Pawaon; Recitation, Eileen McLaughlin; Dialogue, Cath- arine Walker and Gladys Pawcon; Recitation, Donald Ferguson; Recita- tion, Frank Scott; Solo, Marguerite Logan; Recitation, Dean Davison; Recitation, Anna Ennis; Chorus by little girls, Recitation, Dorothy Arm- strong; Reciation, Dorothy Ament; Pantomime. "0 Little Town ,sf I3eth- Inhe m ': Dialogue by Crosby and Mary Ennis, ""Santa Claus Chooses it New Suit". Duet, Wilma Galbraith and Dorothy McVette ; itecitaiinn, Matguerite Logan;. R,"citation, Mac Mrpowell; Recitation, Vern Fox; Boys' Chorus, "1 like Christmas Yes I do"; Mission Band Play, "Chtiet- �. Tens Everywhere. During the coulee of the eveniterr a beautiful bouquet of varnations, from the Mision Bans, ate Fleece.; ., Following are the newly installed wee rn'eoented .to Miss Jardine by Wheeler and Miss Rands; Chorus, officers of Brussels Orange Lodge. Miss Edith McTavish, and Mrs. A. "Catch -my -Pal, class; Reading, liv- Jas. Kernaghan was the 'tnetalling Streeltan. es Provident of the W M S. i elvn Chapman; Solo. Lehr Proctor; officer:— write kind wards of anpreetatien, Pismo duet, Helen Recker and Gestic' W. Master—Harvey McCutcheon both of the entertainment and also Yofleck; Reading, Marjorie hoover; D. M: Wm. Styles of the Year's work, Idre. Straeh'rn Quartette, ",g,,lent Alight," i1!tisses Chaplain—Wm. McCutcheon algin mitre nf the aseurerl future sae, oc-Secretary -- Earl Bernard cess, of the Band under the lnrcdnr.eldei priate service at the home and spoke words of sympathy and encourage- ment to the bereaved. The pallbear- ers were: Jas. Fox, W. H. McCracken A. C. Backer, 3. T. Ross, W. H. Maunders and F. Snarling. ,Inttr- eat a ami o t the Brussels cemetery. Additional' floral tributes received were: wreath, Ford Motor Co., Chicago, .Branch em- ployees; sprays, Frank. Doubet and wife, Chicago; E. 3. Sheehan, Chic- ago; basket, H. A. and Mrs. Netter, Milwaukee. ment was inad h f "13 pl t •n PaI Paragraphs • Barrister Sinclair was in the Co. Town on Monday. John F. McCrae, of Toronto, is spending the Christmastide in Brus- sels. Misses Gertrude ancfDoris Ross of. Toronto, are home for the Christmas holidays. Dr. A. W.••L.•and Mrs. Gilpin returned to their home in Detroit on Saturday. . Y ArnFnt, hands, Messrs. Tlnimins, Me- h Crouton; foading, Miffs Mtittnclit•s; Pin.-Sccretai'V — Wm. Bernard ' of Miss Kate Dendmnn with Mutes Tris, Messrs. Fax, McCracken, Her- Trottel/ter—G. C. Manners fi:nsel Stewart and h`larance Oliver sey; Chorus, "Catch-myttal" tdao ; D. of G, —Fl Cardiff I as assietants. The following rhildren Selo, Mr. Barker; ;conic flooding, Lceturer--•-Wit. Alderson were rrnsnnted with Junior member- Bliss Hunter's` doss; Chorus, toys and Committee men—JSs. Kornnchan, t=hins: Gladys Priwson, Anna plants, Girls, "f1.0. is Coming," Misses Curie W. H. Mc0utelteen, Barry RloCnt• I+rnnena Eurrhill, Sean Acott, the nifitduttm's and Buchanan's 'clstsoes; clwon, Carl W. Oakley, 7liston Cur- meerd brine rintrle to the first two for 1'lletribution of erengex by Setts Taking Tyler ---Carl W. Oakley. r matthf s1 attendance at Mission 'Rand i " (ileus. G. M. Chambers, of Blyth, is as. sisting at the Variety Store for the Christmas trade. ;.4:4. Archer Grewar, who is' attending College at Waterhuo, is home for the Christmas holidays. am vire • , . IRIEO DAviosot.—In 8inderetoy, sask., tloapits1, on Nov. 24th, 1025, James Duncan Davtddoq, aged 48 years, 5 months and 21 days, PxARSoN,—In Grey Township. on Wednesday, December 10th, 1925, Inn Elizabeth, daughter of James T. and Mrs. Pearson,. aged 5 years, 4months and 4 days. IN MEMORIAM 'ARSISTRONB.-In loving memory Of Chaster Armstrong, who passed away Dec.. 28th, 1978 A happy home we ono() ordered. Bow sweet tho memory still,. But death has loft a lent' ness The world can never flit. His LoviNo Wirt.. T,iosiraoN.—in loving memory of Donotda Thotnpeon, who departed this life Dee - ember 2tth.1924. . Do not ask us if we miss her, There. to snob a vacant place. Can we e'er forget that footstep And that dear, familiar facie Gone, but not forgotten. PARENTS. BROTHERS AND SISTERS. Tiioti5eon,—In loving memory of Donelda Thampaon, who died one year ago, Dec- ember 18111,1904. No Not fato it. bot iconyl befotre.r" She lives with me in memory, And shall for evermore ONE WHO LOVED BER Des at 7, Auction Sale, THOaetAY, Dao. 24TH.—rlonoehold effects, the property of the lute Bra. William 9000,111, at her late home ,lobi street, Brugge s. Sate lit 2.00 o'clock, itnhn SIoOaU,. Executor, D. M. Scott, Ave THrlltaaAY, Jnn.leth,.-Vnrm Stook, Implo meets, Furniture, fto , at tint 44, Can. 12, dray, Salounrceerved at 12.80 e'aloeksharp. Albert V, Foerster, Prop.; D. hi. Fiaott, Aaa. ,9191 The Palace Bakery. IS THE Christmas Store Sunkist Oranges, doz. .' 50c to 75c, Blue and White Grapes lb. 30c to 40c Mixed Nuts per lb. 30c Chocolates and Creams ib. 20c to 50c Neilsa n's FancyBoxes from 35c up We will have fresh Greens on Thursday, the 246 Phone your order Ali Town Order's Delivered W. WILIS Phone a2x USSEL's ChristmasSpecjais A'l Fox's Drug* Store Fine, Leather Goods: We are very proud of our stock of Leather Goods and would like to have you see the nice Purses and Hand Bags we are showing. UNDER ARM BAGS and HAND BAGS le great variety of shapes and colors.. $2,00 up to 511.00 MUSIC CASES $2,00 to $6.00 WRITING CASES Upto57.00 MILITARY BRUSHES $1.50 to 510,00 • —Memo• Books —Cigar ,(,,r -,s —Book Ends —Shopping Lists Dressing-"oases—Key Tainers —Radio Logs ---Coat Hangers —Bed Room Slippers —Bill Folds —Files in Case and litany other smaller anti cies. CHINA Our stock in this department is large and very varied both as to price and designs Byzanta Bowls Polychrome Setts Dresden Ware Lovely Tea Pots Cups and Saucers, all Prices Salad Bowls Handsomely Dec - Beautifully Decorated Vases orated and many other articles Pretty Candlesticks - quite inexpensive articles. Jardineres, all Sizes FRENCH IVORY Our Ivory Case contains practically everything in this Beautiful Ware. We are showing a.very handsome Colonial Clock at $4,00. It's a real bargain. Chocolates Stationery -Books - Hymn Books, Pens and Pencils Our unbreakable Pen at $5.0Q is a wonder, See it. FOX'S DRUG STORE Heaciquarters For Handsome Christmas Gifts PERTH COUNTY Hydro was turned on at Monkton this week. ' Gordon Yungt, of Gadshill, had a section of the bone of his leg remov- ed at Stratford Hospital. Gibson's Store at Stratford, was entered by burglars and over 5200 worth of gdods were taken. Miss Esther Gadsby, a sister of the noted writer, Harry Gadsby, of Mon- treal, and a native et Stratford, died at Grimsby on Friday. George Diehl, a pioneer businesss man of Dublin, passed away last week following a second stroke. He had been in business for the pasts 53. years, JJ Come in and Father choose your Xmas Gifts At Davison's Mother Daughter Son Coleman Lantern Razors Pocket Knives Tools Flashlights Guns Auto tires or tubes Coleman Lamp Coleman Iran Grills Silverware Toasters Heaters Percolators Electric washers Irons Candle sticks Roasters 0 -Cedar mops Skates Curling Irons Silverware Scissors Sleigh Bicycles Wagons Sleighs. Skates Hockey sticks Shell Gas For Coleman Lamps now on hand. S. ,F. DAVISON Brussels r WIA. Grewar's New Dome The Horne of the Good Things Everything Fresh and Clean for Christmas Presents for the Young and Old PIPES t, For him that Smokes Case Pipes, Amber Steles $2.00, $2.50 and $2.75 See Them Other Pipes 25c, 50c, and 75c Special, THE ADMIRAL Finest Briar Only 51.00 See This Pipe Tobacco Pouches Cigarette Holders a Cigarette Cases CEGA. are some gift for tho man who sntokos. We have them in boxes from 25c up to 52.50 Seo 'Tem ().ANDY FOR MOTHER The Largest and Best Assort- ment in Town Lowney's Neilson's Bund Moir's in Boxes'. Boys see them Special for Christmas Neilson's That Aro Different An Assortment of 20 Different kinds At 50e per ib. Oranges, Lemons Dates, Figs and Raisins And now Nuts CELERY LETTUCE silt! O'YSTIRS See 'il oe Good Things At W. A. Grewal"''