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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1915-4-8, Page 4the Iantodds Vat THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2925 Melville ; Presbyterian Church Dedicated, (Continued from First Page) 7!1327. NEW Ct1URCl3 Tbo neat and imposing edifice stands on a most eligible site,. corner of Wil- liam and Princess streets, where old Melville chtu'ah stood for over 40 of red Yeats. brick, with nstolettrimmings • and stands on a fine stone basement. Itis 04 x 98 feet, with tower at South East corner, 18 x 18 feet and 05 feet high and is modern in its architecture and design. Architect Russell, of. Stratford, drew the plans, the con- tract was carefully and satisfactorily carried:out by' John Hunter, of Oran- brook, who sub -let the stone, cement, brickwork and plasteiing to Messrs Park & Brown, of Fullerton ; the painting:to Fred. McOraeken; and the furnace find metal work to Messrs. Wilton & Gillespie. The Building Committee, consisting of J. Leckie, ( ohairtnan), Rev. A. J. Mann, A. Mc- Guire, Jas. Fox Alex. Stewart D. 0. Ross, W. Work, Walter Yuill and Al. Black, gave much time and careful consideration to their task and have the satisfaction of knowing a flue job was done and reflecting credit on all who bad the various departments in charge. The windows were purchased from the Limier Prism Go., Toronto, and • lend a very pleasing effect to the in- terior. They cost $516. Seating capacity, with the semi -circular gallery as arranged for 050 but there is room for additional seats if neces- saty. Pews, pulpit and settee ate from the Valley City Seating Co. Dundee and are neat and well finish- ed, Edifice is well lighted by 11 large globed nitrogen Rued lamps of 225 Watt power, arranged about the dome in centre of auditorium, re- inforced by a number of 100 Watt tungsten . lamps under gallery. The system was procured from the North- ern Electric Light Co., Toronto, at a cost of $300. It is known as the in- direct system. Ventilation has been arranged by large flue in done also by ventilators under pulpit dais. A new pipe organ,not yet installed, has been ordered from Edward Lye & Son, Toronto, to cast about 51250. It will:;fill the Northly part of the choir y hllery located to the left of the pulpit which stands in the North West corner. Spacious rooms are at the disposal of pastor and choir mem- bers. Floor of church is on the in- cline giving everybody a good op- portunity of seeing the minister. The accoustic propel ties of auditorium areg ood. n There are three public e t ra c ccs to the church, two from William street c and the third from Princess street Which will make easy ingress and egress. The basement is a ane roomy place with high ceiling and has 12 class rooms with folding doors. There is also a kitchen with necessary con- veniences for dishes, water, &c. Two lavatories are conveniently located. The furnace room contains a single pipe, low pressure gravity return system, Gurney Co. furnace and 41 radiators, located at various points, are guaran teed to comfortably heat the building in the coldest weather. The total estimated cost is about $26,000 and itis expected that 515.000 of this will be wiped off by the time the opening services are completed, as congregation is large and well-to-do, the balance should be met at easy stages, without any trouble. The new pulpit was a donation from Rev. and 11rs. Ross ; the 2 leather uphols- tered chairs by Mrs. J. Leckie ; the Bible on the pulpitin memory of the late Win. Ross and Robert and Mrs. Ross by their families ; Hymnal for pulpit from Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Mame and Hymn rack by Alan Mann. W. 1•', Stretton denotes a fine clock. New commodious cement horse sheds 51 x 220 feet with metallic roof were built last year at a cost of $2800 by Jno. Adams & Son, Wroxe- ter, and supply A 1 housing for horses and rigs. Hugh R. Elliott is the new janitor. Scorns of former parishioners were here foe the dedicatory services, some of them travelling many miles to be able to attend the auspicious event. Congregation is to be congratulated upon the successful completion of the new church. When the grounds are properly levelled and seeded down the property will present a very fine appearance. i±ew of the original members of Melville—Knox congregations remain within the boundaries. Among those who still continue are :—lilrs. Wm. Ross, Mre. Donald Ourrie, Mrs, G. McCallum, Ronald McNaughton, Mrs. Thos. Strachan, Mrs, James Fergu- son and Andrew Simpson. The only persons of this veteran quintette able to attend the service last Sabbath .0morning were Mrs. Ross and Mr, Simpson, The Jubilee Souvenir Booklet is- sued gives many additional interest- ing particulars of the congregations in addition to photogravures of churches, manse, pastors, officials, etc. If ynn have not secured a copy you should do so at once. A. SKETCH OF PRESBYTERIANISM About, 00 years ago Presbyterian- ism in this comtnuniby had its be- ginning and has been a power for good in Brussels and vicinity ever since. For a few years occasional ser- vices mere held in private houses and 'during the Summer season In .the r 'bash, .From the first there were two well-to-do and prosperous congre- gations, one known as Knox, called after the great Scottish divine John Knox and the other Melville, named after another eminent Scottiell 'divine, Andrew Melville, and Until May 1805, when union was consum- mated, these Iwo congregations work- ed side by side "adding into the +911urc11 such as should be saved," THREE KNOX CHURCH REV. W. 0. YOUNG i(t PASTORS U 1k REV. SAMUEL JONES i1,18V. DAVID MILLAR KNC:1 CHURCH About the yeae 1856 or 57 the mem- bets stet together and agreed upon the erection of a place of worship in the village of Ainleyville (now Brus- sels.) A site containing an acre of land, was secured on John street and upon it was erected a church 23 x 10 feet. This was the first chur:ah in Brussels (then Aiuleyville.) For a few years the services were conducted by the probationers and students. Irl 1861, or the early pint of '02, Rev. W. 0. Young who 1'))011, from 01.nnn. was inducted as the Mat paster, and labored manfully and zealn08ly 111 ministering to the spiritual wants of the people of the congregation until 1805 or. '06, when berntise of ill -health he found 11 neee98)117TO resign. In 1805 the old chur"Il was eepiared by a new one 40 x 60 feet. rhos. Walker, deceased, being the con- tractor. The fila Ehlers of the emt- gregation were Rent. Taylor, W'Villirun Grant and 'Phos. St ritehan all deceas- ed. In 1807 Rev, Samuel Jones who was previously a Baptist minister at Kingston; %vas inducted in t4 the /)118101/11 charge and for 20 years he faithfully expounded the gospel x1111 was very earnest 111 11Ptinnncing Ilse evils of the day. In 1888, then in his 80th year, Mr. Jones closed a fruitful ministry. • In 1888 G0E10411 B. Howie, a native of Palestine. ryas called and with earnestness and 1letedicn labored for upwards of 8 yeiu s. when he resigned and returned to the land of his birth to enter Mission work. Mr. Howie was succeeded by Rev. D. Miller, who did excellent work for 1 years and attden ed of the time 3 resigned. During these early years Knox church followed the. old Presbyterian enstom in having the Praise service led by a Precentor without organ or the congregation and community.' 'The acting Eiders at. the time of the union were Thomas Strachan, John Strachan, . G. A. Deadalan, D. Glue- 81er, 1), O. Ross and Philip 53otz. MELVILL1I CHURCH Tho 81st Teacher of Melville church was 5. student frnln Knox College, Toronto, named Donald McLean, a- bout the year 1855, then followed For a number of years Rev. Mr. Febguson conducted services at Wal- ton lints Oraitbrook itl both Gaelic and English. Oranbrook .:carte separated itt 1872 and Walton In Februar y 1877. Melville congregation increased in size and strength until in 1872 the o1c1' church becoming too small steps were telren for the erection of a new church, The present site was secured 210111 T; McMichael and neon it was MELVILLE MANSE Fletcher, and IMcKay, A ex. n H1.1 othee students who supplied during the Summer nintuhs while College was closed. Itt 1857 an acre of land was p11 chased on Queen and Ttu•n- beiry streets from Thos. Halliday, TWO FORMER MELVILLE PASTORS E. REV. DR. FERGUSON REV. A. 0. 1VISHAEIT choir. The first Preceulnr was the late Dougald 5teaeh8n fullowed by J. Ooutts, Duncan Taylor, J. Johnson and Alex, Strachan. The question of union with Melville church waa then taken up and happily consummated in May 1895. The Sun- day School which continued through - nut the entire history of the con- gregation, the W. F. M. S. which was organized in 1888 but for 3 years previously 19(18 in Union with Mel- ville Auxiliary, sold the Young People's Society, have all clone gnoil work for righteousness in the life of and 011 this site was erected a church. 30 x 40 ft. The first Elders were Donald MoLanchlin and Gilbert Mc - 08110111. This congregation bad no settled pastor until the beginning of. 1865 when Rev. John Ferguson, later Dr. Ferguson, from Glengarry Co„ was inducted mid spent 14 years of faithful and earnest servige closing a most fr'eitfal ministry in 1879 At Mr. Fergusnn's induction Rev. 31r. Young preached, Rev. John Ross, Brueefield, and interim Moderator, addressed the a trileter and Rev. Ali; Stewart the people. erected abuilding 4U x 60 feet, which wit. -h sed IlMarch 15th, 5914. 0oi- trayts was Thos. Brown,Cranbeook. In October 1879 Rev. John Ross, R. A., now DI.. Ross was ordained and inducted into the pastoral charge of Melville church and for 26 years gave the best of satisfaction aE preacher and pastor, He was a close student and thus hi set were always full_ s mons r orf food thought. o Rev. Dr. Rosstnntinned to minister to the united 01)11giegatiorl until 1906 when, because of failing health he 'closed a most successful pastorate to accept a most unanimous call to Port Dalhousie. Rev. A. C. Wishart, B. A„ minister of Knox church, Beaverton, followed being inducted into p8810181 charge in August 1000 The work of Mel- ville cuttgregation had 11 OLE become such as to tax 1 he energies of any man. But Mr. Wishart thtety him- self with great zeal and devotion into the work, which he so faithfully con- tinued until Ortoher 1912, when he closed a most sueceaseful ministry to accept11 unanimous 'all to Calgary, Alta. 111 Mao ch ]913 the Rev. A. J. Manu, who was pursuing past -gradu- ate work at Knox College, Toronto, was inducted and has proved hilnaelf an earnest preacher and a faithful .paste• and has been greatly hearten. ed in the week. Since the union of Knox and Melville congregations a W. ji. M. S. was organized in 1807 with Mrs. Melauohlin, President i Ella Smith, Secretary „and Grace Stewart, Treasljrer. For many years the singing was led by .las. Miteliell. lie was followed by Daniel Stewart, who was assisted by a 011011. which has continued ever since to lead the service of Praise. Before the estttblisliment of a regu- lar congregation a Sunday School was'nndncted, at first in a private lrnuse and has been carried nn most efficiently anti successfully ever since. The W. F. M. S., was NEW CHURCH BUILDING COMMITTEE Walter Yuill Jae, Fox Alex. Stewart M, Black D. O. Rose Wm. Work Rev. A, J, Mann A, McGuire John Leckie. NIS HEALTH IN A. TERRIBLE STATE "Fruit-a-tives" Healed His Kidneys and cured Him HAoMts.vft,L$, ON'r , AUG. 26th. 1913. "About twoyears ago, I found my health in a very bad state. My Kid. naps were not doing their work and I was all run down in condition. I felt the need of sotne good remedy, and h a v i n g s e e u "Fruit -a -t i v es"r adv er ti s ed, I decided to try them. Their effect, I found more than satisfactory. Their action was mild and the result all that. could be expected. My Kidneys resumed their normal action after I had taken upwards of a dozen boxes, and I regained my old- time vitality. Today, I am enjoying the best health I have ever had". 8. A. KALLY Fruit-a-tives" is the greatest Kidney Remedy in the world. It acts on the bowels and skin as weli'es on the kidneys, and thereby soothes and cures any Kidney soreness, "Fruit-a-tives" is sold by all dealers at sec, a box, 6 for $2.50, trial size 25c. or wits be, sent on receipt of price by Fruit -.a• tives Limited, Ottawa. organized play 1884 in union with Knox with Mrs. (Rev.) Rosa Pbesi-. dent; 'Mrs. . Jessie Kerr, Secretary; Airs. Robert Pi ensurer and the Young People's Society was "rg,1nized in 1801 always being an active working force for the hettei'- *08, 1 of the 1vntId. Acting Bidets at the time of the union were (-filbert McCallum, Alex. Stewart sr. Jas. Mitchell, Hugh Forsyth, Al,x. Stewart, Angus Mc- Ka,v and Dhtlean' McLauchlnL ' The ladies' Aid Society organized in 1909 with Mrs. P. Autent Presi- dent and Alts. Richaynds, Secy.Treas., and the Little Stara Mission Band nrgariized iu 1895 With Mrs: McGowan President. ; Kate Smith; Secretary and May 1)eadlean, Treasurer. These .along with the crganizarinns in 11pee- alimt before the -union, not.fo'getting the -Union Sunday :Schools ,t dif- ferent rural points' within the bounds of the congregation, have done much to build up and stimulatethe life and wet k of the congregation end com- munity. The missionary and bene- volent work has slwarye' been a credit to the congregation realizing "it is more blessed to give them to receive." Morris Council Morris Township - Council meeting was held in he Township Halt on Monday, March 1511). Members pres- ent Reeve in the chair. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Iu connection with the petition of 0. K. Taylor and Mary A. Taylor to Lots Si 11 and 12, Con. 9, Township of Morris, removed from S. S. No. 12. Aftet bearing the statments of inter- ested parties it 171(8 moved by Wrn. Elston, seconded by Duncan Johnston, that the terms of the petition be ac- cepted and a Bylaw be passed to make the necessary chrutge in • the sections effected. Carried. At) application for $10 ,u' compensa- tion for use of field for Whitey road was received front 301111 Oasernore and on motion by Johnston—Laidlaw, the Council agreed to give Me.-Oasemore' $5.00 as settlement in full, Follow-' ing accounts were paid :-John Pot- ter, 2 farm Bridges, Bowes dtain, $40; Mts. McMillan, 2 farm bridges, Bowes drain, $40; Wm. "Skelton, shovelling gravel, 53.00 : John Mc- Donald, u.e of plow, $3 00 ; Jas. Nichol, "in oken plow, $3.00; John Parrott, school fee, $1.001 Tllos.,.Mil- let', Assessor's sq,lary, - o$0 ; Jolut Oasetnnre, Winter road, 55.00. Meeting adjourned 1111 April 12111. A. M0EW.JN, Clerk, The New Stamp Tor Letters . and Post -cards The Pol tofflee 1)epal'Lrlteut hue is- sued 140 fullotvirlg uulic8 ; Ire one cent war tax on letters end postcards mailed in Canada for de- livery in Cuneate, United Stales or Mexico nod on lettere mailed in Oana- tie fon delivery in the United Kung- dura aed 131 dish possessions generally rued wherever twin -cent rate applies. A tear tax of one cent has been lin- posed on each 1011er and postcard 1 mailed in Oallade for delivery In Uuu- ado, the United Stales or Mexico and on each letter mailed in Dal nda for delivery in the United Kingdom and British possessions generally and wherever the two -cent rate applies, to become effective on and from the 15111 April, 1915. • This war tax is to be prepaid by the senders by means of a war stamp for sale bypostunasters and other postage 8111019 vendor's, Wherevet^possible, stamps on which the word "War Tax" have been print- ed should he used for prepayment of the war tax, but should ordinary pos- tage stamps be used for this purpose they will be accepted. This war stamp nradditional stamp Inc war purposes should be affixed to the upper right bend portion of the address side of the envelope our post- caul, close to the regular postage, so that it may be readily cancelled al, the same time 85'1110 postage. Tn the event of failure et the part of the Lender through .oversight or negligence to in epay the war tax on each lel ter Ir 11081.1.0 1.1 above sp81-1854 ticli ti lel (('1' Itt' j)(181 ('((('(1 will be emit immediately to the nearest branch dead letter office. It is essential that t postage on all 0lasses nl' mail matter should he pre- paid by learns of oilinnry postage stamps. l'he war tax stamp will not 1e accepted in any case for the prepay - 11 It'll repay10eu1 of postagoo. London Ministerial Association. and Gal' Kemp, ranee : A$SOeial ion adopted r-snlntions asking the Ontario Guverp- Meil) to chest PtohiLiton as a ear measure. ?Irk: irtilfdrd,avidow nf_••Senafor Ful. ford of Blutl viile.•and .Iter-egn)in.law and (Ianihuer,'A Grier' Mrs:" Hardt,. !love offered 5100,0(" to the Clove1n men tto(quip (1 regiment for overseas service.,;.. • e-e:nt nnounc m • Thomas et., Brussels. Phone 41x • • • We take pleasureannoune- • ing that we are exclusio • rt elinin business •the Merchant Tailoring • its are strictl and our Su y • Tailored and not Factory • All qualities guaranteed and = prompt attention given to or- ders received whether large or • small. • Our Spring stock is up -to - O date and complete in all lines of j Staple and Fancy Weaves. We i Ahave a large assortment of colors 'e • and shades in all qualities which o will insure perfect satisfaction. e - Prices. range from • • $18.00 Upwards _ I • •i (SEE DATES A'1' 1107."J 9M) NEW 1915 ilNVENTION RETAINS RUPTURE WITHOUT KNIFE. STS YOU NOTHING TO IINVESTIGGAT5, Mr. Lgiw's.now 9915 nlipllan0os, "11l1i0 JIM; and tilt Cn1941ru9", are rapic- ly taking 1110 Blabs of all order. hloned 10)19009 ptlrehaOed by 11111(4 order. 111,01011eW 1117MTtlgn9 lti't 1Oost-rllbtell t'n assist/1611410 lu hal Work qt heallug una are fr1010001 17very cumbersome feature that you possibly have been anaoye(1with 500)5 1)1000)' (1111801'. (/01115181:0 contort awaits You,. Cgrreot holding will ba ex- perieuced from, the start. No more escape of rupture, Misery WOVE to an o01n0c0ee.oend at oYbWae)tata0huaony . or anywhere without the bowel matt- ing Its eseape ouloldo n abdomen.11(9 wllrelieve you of mental unrest and worry. on. will make you feel 1110( Is a' tended t aa. ',rids tindune to retention open - Ing. a assist nature to close the aptn- ing, '(11085 (1011 inventions are adapted 4.0 eellle of evelyliniiu tv0mnn or chto ild. 4. Stet op further experimenting With 10)1.1nn ap- smm11 cost lYl•p nsu11108g11 03 0101)11) 0PD- taro. aerosis; tear o aptf lalist. '1)o(ily9alay he da11ggrons; tens 1 (P00n5011 nOw. THIS FREE RUPTURE COUPON 'Upon presentation to J Y 13gan, epeolalist s West King street Toronto '11110 11911 visit the towns below, 1nt 1110 bearer to free con- sultation on- - at1hotel odlao fur roof Inwithe none (1a e8 Listowel, Arlington Hotel, April 19 Brussele, Amerlaan Hotel, TuosduY (011 day till 7 p. m.) lday only -April 20th Wingham, Queen's Hotel, April 21st Made in Canada aper -hanging raiding JNO. LUNN FAINTER, PAPER -HANGER GRAINER and DECORATOR My aim is to give satisfaction by Good Workand And etrte Prices. - JNO. LUNN sly in Hand made•Chopping Io�rr' The Chopping Mill at the - Electric Light Plant has commenced Chopping. and farmers are assured of satisfaction. Chopping will be done every week- day. • Brussels Electric rower Company Riverside Poultry farm • - 9 BRUSSELS,ONT. ' • sI • i I We are offering for sole thisSpring bnto}i n W. P. Frase r . :eggs from tour hundred 1 pens selected ;-12 from I. • •. Reds (ofB s)9 birds, (Bushman -Pierce sod of :- R. U. It. is Redo (BaelwmIoa'o two and hooker ng strains 9.••••.•N••••••••NltitO••. groins, America's true gretnest laying stlnhls of Reds) : White Wyxudottes (Regal strain" mated with such cockerels ns McLeod Bros,' of - - Stoney Creek, fromtheir famousprize win- ! Mpg laying pend ; Barred Rooks (0 A.(1 stralp 1 bred from theiriteiaylest trop nesticl sicpk) , • S.U. Almon. (the townor clap bird, that lives 1 on less, xtnnde do}ldnetnoat and most perstb tent layers of any rias.) ; Mammoth Peki;) , Ducks, hred (1,110 Amm•ienn stools that overtop' ed 95 eggs each in 0.100111114, 11,11 104k0 tbB ), 'est enmity of green ducks, weighing from *kV), est a ib4, in ten weeks, Price of eggs unto April 20111,' $1 W per 15 ; 50 eggs 31` over On n piece ; after April 201*, hen piece Ducie eggs,10e per egg Correspondence invited In reference to day-old old brooded (Mirka. There is money in poultry, even at the high cost of feed. 155 018tapul n,,aurtt 55 in egg3 In tworod n101rtMl5,, partsprodof Deec.,Ino Jun10and90 Feb. 1101311. TH051 riON. "MADE IN CANADA" Ford Touring Car Price $590 Prices of other Ford cars are Two -passenger Runabout $54o, Two -passenger 'Couplet $i85o, Five -passenger Sedan $r 150. All cars fully equipped, including elec- tric headlights. Prices F. 0. 13. Ford, Ont. Buyers of all Ford cars will share in our profits if we sell 30,000 cars between. August 1, 1914 and August I, 1915. . All Ford cars are on exhibition at S. CARTER'S, Brussels. The People's Oolumrr. P805E1811 FOR'IA 1,11 -Tho under".lgned offers for nate the 0 acre Park lob 1 with Rood Molt c1411)50 and book been on it, 0d - joining the village o1 Croubrook. There' in also a good etchard, 2 wells, ,Ira, Immedllto posses,.lon 0011 he given ('onyenien1 to,ohool, church end pnntofflca For price, terms,o: apply on the premises or enquire at 'fit a Pool. 3)R$, .1NO, MATES; Ornitbrgok. Notice to Creditors lo the matter of the eel of 1115108 Gibson,late of the Village of (3(115' sols, in the Clunry of 11 (iron, labor- er, (lecease(1 Notice is hereby given rtnwnnnt to the Re- vised statutes 0f °melte, 1914, chapter 121, Bee, M, th11t all persona hxvin)!(i 0(0)105 anoint -1 the estate of the toldit men Gibson, who died bit or about 1)1e nineteenth day of March, 1915, ore required on or before 11,5 1stday of May., 10(5, t0.50nd by ,oat.l5irrpahl or deliv°11P- loge r to a of lie Lowry or )8. H. Stott, 0f the '(1 - huge of l3rufeeln in' the County of Huron, isx- or den5, ed Ihn Inot. will rind TS•10(009t of de/mos ad, their 0801011nn and Sit 10(0)00, oftholebs and rtbxore stAtente 1011 pnrldialo'e of 11,01,' olninln, the stotrmunt of their. n0• 0001110 Dud the nature of rho seo11rity (if '0115) held by Ihetn. - And further take notice that after Such (8x4 mentioned• date x11)11 Ext enters will pro-, coed to distribute the nnmete of 1118 said decen0' ed among the portion onti ll0d .thereto, 110811, 10511rd only t0 rho bbilnis of 1(1W)ell they shell then, have had 1101105 and said 1(xoatitore will not be d101)o forthe said n301.1" OP pity port thereof to any Perron of whose olein they shall not then have received notice attire 115)5 of suoh dIotrll,utlon, Dntod 1111902nd day of March, 1915 R 5. 88. SCOTTY• Beeeutors, A t1 •