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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1943-2-3, Page 10THE BRUSSELS POST Wednesday, FebruarY 10th, 1543 LETTERS DECEIVED ,FROM BOYS OVERSEAS Brussels Legion, 13ruseeIe, Out, Mrany thanks for the parcel re- ceived at Christmas. 1 enjoyed reading the enclosed Brussels Poet, Beet wishes for the New Year, O, A. Myers, Capt.. R,C.A.M.C. Dear Sirs I wish to express my many thanks for the gift 1 received for ,Christ- mas and also thank the Red Cross for their present. I only wish I could thank you by word of mouth but there is a little 'too much water between us for that. This not such a bad country after all, when you get to know it. When in Bnglend do as the English do and you get along fine. They think a lot of the Can- adians over here and at Christmas :time .there was lots of homes open for us to go to. for dinner.. l spend tall my leaves up in Scotland at the 'town where we lived there. It is lots of fun meeting ;old school .chums. They sure like the Can ,adians there. I always take a chum or two along with me, the . more the merrier. We had a wee bit of Canada this morning 'snow and frost. The meed was terrible here for'a,-,-!die till the frost came Well I will close for now and thank- ing you again for the box. Davey Heating * * * really ti eoddeln mess, Meld tegelher by the grace of God and a bit of string, even the Xmas Card inside was all blurred and watermarked, andthe cigarette papers were stuck together, bel wonder of wonders all the.rest tie the parcel was O.K. 'We sampled the cake first, end it was really good, and the cheese, sardines, cigarettes (1 guess the cellophane kept the cigarette!! waterproof) dints, tootlibrueb and shaving soap, etc„ were, all O.K. and I had the 'novel experience of receiving a pair of socks ,iaady washed, and I would like you to let the Ladies of the Red Cross know that I received the socks O.K for which I thank them, and wish them .all the best for 191.3 for me please. ;Canadian Legion Brussels Gentlemen, May I take this oppeetuu;t,, through the medium of your highly respected member Mr. J. Kelle to wish you one and all, A Happy and Prosperous New year, and trust that `'1*94it'-i:li seethe end of present �ries. I..i "The S that All in all gentlemen, It was a dandy Parcel, and I was very for- tunate that the contents were is such good condition, considering; whet the paa'oel must have came through, (I guess i Hurst live right). Well gentlemen, I am glad to be able to report a clean bill of health, trust that you too are all enjoying the best. We are bank in the "sticks" again after having apart a couple of months In the city, billetted in a hotel. and generally living the life oe Reilly but 1 don't I mind it here in the least as the 11epiment can "recuperate" fcr another .eess1on later on. The foc7Ntere is remarkably good and gnbte pleerte are being supplied with plenty .Aor""errev: Ia;. - menu, and generally being axon - homily well oared for, so I vertain- ly cannot complain. The weather 'here is quite nice, we had about half an inch of snow bast night (quite a winter, what?) i'll bet yen will have your full share of winter over there by .now. ' I could really write ixagee and pages. but I have no wish to bore you gentlement and ,anyway, I never was any g•od at writing letters, so, again wishing you all, all the •best for 1941, Pll say Cheerio, till we meet again. Yours, Very Sincerely Harry Bowler. received the Oversea$ Box from Legion", last night for which ou,. ft was grand. packed .bY and o8 a "veteran," and a good job it wits, too, .as the box_ had the misfortune to be- in. a 'fire at one time or another, and I guess 11 must have been in direct line with the hose, as the cardboard box was BLUEVALE MIS. P. G. bowler opened her home for the monthly mintier of the Wonuan'e Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian church on Thurs day afternoon, The president Sirs, lea.yainond titbit, leonducted the tweeting and observed the pt'ogt'eln as outlined in the study book. Airs. Fowler read pasasges of S'arlptut'e. Mrs, Fowler and Mrs, P, S. Mac- Ewen were the committee mimed to meet with ladles of the !tilted church to make arrangements for the world day of prayer to be held in the Presbyterian •ehurah. Mrs, George Love introduced the new study book, "The New ^median Loyalist," using several quotations from Professor Kirkconnel'3 book Cap,a.dians All," M•rs. 11:. Nichol read the Glad Tidings prayer. 8 •. Look At Your Label — ICibeSNAPSHOT GUI1JD ABOUT OBJECTIVES This fine picture Is part of a series on a hunting trip. You'll find your camera will be of more value to you if you use it to work out picture stories, or in connection with your work or hobby. "^ Approach to photogra-I what the folks have been doing. • "nly that an They're interested in everything, —nt-. front the walk you took in the coun- ' +he hour+ you spent giving. So make it your "^v your You'll. reciate an. Take Ain't try ,co.A set ehich tell the best Ich experi- idence and ,ger things. yourself an a. Make news ities, make a E your hobby, you in your &mora to work, bring you ever in satisfaction n van Guilder Oiassifiecl Ads For Sale- 131ttck collie IMP. Phone 28-r-7 Apply to Jitu Lamont For Sale - 50 chunks of pigs and 10 plgs ready to wean. apply to phone 55-r-6 J. le, McIntosh Lot 21, Con. 12, Grey After a short devotional service Rev. C. Tavener presided at the annual meeting of the United •Oburch congregation of Bluevala and Ebenezer on Thureday evening. Mrs. Edward Johnston was re;circling secretary and read the minutes of the last meeting. 'Charles Mothers gave the reports for Ebenezer and Charles Johnston, treasurer, geve the financial report for Bluevale. All obligations were met and there is a balance on band, Mr. Tavener reported for the ses- Mann; W. J. Johnston for the Sun - clef 'Spleen Mrs. Curtis for tee W. M.w.; .Mr's: George Thomson for the Woman's Association; Mrs. S. N, Gallaher for the Baby Band; Mrs, M. J. Johnston for the oholr; Miss Emma Johnston for the Y.P.U. George Thornton Inc the Board of Managers and !Sperling Johnston for the trustee board. Mir ,George Thomson was elected to the session to take the place of 'the late Anson Shaw. 'All other officers were re- eleetede The meeting was precedei by supper ,served by the Woman's Association. Mrs. Tavener attended the W.M S. Presbyterial executive meeting in Clinton. on Thursday, She accompanied Mrs, Robert Nay of Gorrie. Duffs. United Church Holds Annual Meeting 'The annual congregational meet- ing'of Duff's United church was held in.the church beginning with .a pot- luck supper. After supper the min- ister Rev. R. G. Hazlewood, conduct- ed the business, Earl Coutts was sec. rotary. All departments of the church as shown by the reports are in a thriv- dug condition. The committee of stewards was able to report ahal- aimed budget with over $30') on hand. Canvassers for the deficit of the United Church. of Canada, re- ported $226 collected during the last month of the year. Mrs, Andrew Coutts moves] a hearty vote of thanks to Rev Mr, and Mrs. Hazlewood fon' their work In the church since July 1, 1942, This ,was seconded -by Mrs. Cohn leiuglland. The meeting •closerl with a worship service conducted by the minister. 'Members of the Session are: Rev. R. G. Hazlewood, moderator; James, Lawson, Uilliam McFadzean, John Watson, Colin Fingland, Tlemas Leeming, John temillie, Edward Bryans, .841as Johnston, clerk of session. The committee of stewards includes; First year, James McDon- ald., Walter Davidson, John Mar- shall; second year, John Leeming, George McArthur, Arthur Mo e11; third year, William Knox, Robert Meleadzean, Herbert Kirkby, M. A, Smillie, secretary -treasurer, Red. Cross Meeting Only:about 3'5 ladies were present. .at the Red Cross meeting at Walton because Df the bad roads and the storm. However, two quilts were quilted sand annual reports were given, shawing p;:ogress during the year. After three years in office Mrs. W, C, Bennett resigned as 'president and Mrs. Moody Holland as treas- urer, A .nominating committee was - named, consisting of Mas, Silas Johnston, Miss Kook and Mrs. Scarlett, to, draw up a slate of off• cera for election at, next meeting. Refreshments were served by mem- bers of the 17th and Botundary groups, The U.F.W,O, meeting was held •at the Noire of Mrs, Barb Kirkby on ,Tan, 28th with 10 ladies present, There was .a demonstration by Mrs, Edward ?Aryans, NOTICE— Oiawleiglt Products can. be pur- chased at Mms. G. Gahlaher'e Hoase, Brussels, phone 5S Robt. A, Elugel For Sale— 2 cutters, also If you need any implements for Spring work coma In and sae us. phone 51.X J. W. Fischer TENDERS WANTED— For 12 cord of green be'eh and maple body wood 14,inches long to be delivered at the Brussels United Church by March 1st. Tenders to be in by February 15th. Jas. A. Bryans, R. R. no. 5, Brussels WANTED— A girl or woman for housework in Toronto. Good room and board and $50. a month. Apply Export Packers, 604 College St„ Toronto TENDERS WANTED— For the Caretaking of Cranbrook Cemetery. 'Sipecilicatione may be seen on application to See.-Treas. The lowest or any tender not neces- sarily accepted. Tandem to be in the hands of the Sec-Treas , not later than Feb. 22nd, 1943. John J. Schnock, Sec.-Treas. Cranbrook Cemetery Board MUFF FOUND— Black fur muff left in wrong cutter on Saturday. Owner may have same by paying for this ad., and calling at the Brussels Post for it. WANTED— • A teacher to begin duties March 1st for B.S. No. 9, Morris, apply to Clarence Martin, R.R. 2, Blyth Brussels phone 17-r-23 Western Ontario's Most Modern HOCKEY SLANTS t &colt; wings, Ceti, G, Bolter; Bebe„ M, }Joker, D. Willis, 2nd game Y101i!B4S—goal, G, Stephenson; defence, 1L McDonald, 1). Dmtran; centre, King; wings, Currie, Lowe; culls, E. Workman, G1U19Y—goal, S. Steveneen; de- fence, G. Blake, Gerd. Blake; centre, Nichol; winge, J. Blake, L, Blake; subs., G. Work, Mills. Ofileiale-0. ililey, J. Lowe. More news next week (By Harris Bell) Wednesday, Feb, 8, and another doubleheader folks, The ' Myst game featured Morrie and MOS, Mortis opening the score with Currie .getting it followed by Lowe and then Currie again. Morrie was really in ill shape and again Currie banged In another. Then lilgh School scoring: G. Scott getting the goal. Then 'Lowe scored another tot' Morris, Thon 13011 pushed a singer 10 pact Stephenson, but still Morris pushed in on B.C.S. Currie getting another. Then Lowe scored again for Morels followed by Bell for High. School, ;Currie then got his stick on the pucic and scored another followed by his teammate Lowe. Morris was a bit short- handed this game but they gave everything they had, into the gears. Lowe scored again on a lone rush and Currie put another in. Then Laycock scored again for school, Currie got the last goal berert the bell. The final score, Morrie .-12, B,C.S. —4. There stars, Lowe, D. W411is, Currie. ETE SERVICE F. F. HOMUTH, PHM.B., R.O. Eyesight Specialist Phone 118 Harriston (Brussels Phone 26X 2nd Thursday each month.) -a—ma aciess..eas East Huron Produce v Eggs, Poultry & Feeds Phone 66 illinuiss els HIOGand POULTRY FEEDS Commercial Feeds MW Feeds Bone Meal Oyster Shell Cod Liver Oil Grit Everything to make the hens. lay 'A' Grade eggs We are in the market fur ail kinds of POULTRY:. "Flock Gulling A. Specialty" Bring Us Your Eggs Our Motto Honest Grade on ('every egg 1 • * .. The second game was between Grey and Town. Town opened the scoring Bolles getting the goal followed by Riley, Then Roliea Same back for another followed by Nichol for Grey. 'Then G. Stoker scored one for Grey and then Riley counted followed by Relies. Riley flipped in another and then Relies got another. Grey then scored with Nichol getting another, fnllcw- ed by Nichol again. Rolfes poked another in, and it sure looked like Town was going to win. Backer scored another for Grey and Riley and Relies each got two mom to make the final score Town -12, Grey -5. Three stars Nichol, Bolles, Riley. LINEUPS tst Game— IAZ'OIRR71S--goal, G. Sftephenson; defence, McDonald, . D. Duncan; centre, Rolbes; wings, Doris, Lowe; Bab„ H. Workman. GREY --IS. Stevenson; defence, fiord, Blake Geo, Blake; centre Nichol; wings, J. Blake, L. Blake; snubs., 03eeker, Work, Gillis. 2nd Game— TOWN—goal. Bill Stephenson; de- efn.ce, McDonald, 0. Gillis; centre, Rollos; wings. Riley. T. McDonald; subs.. J. Willis. B.C.S.—goal, H. Gillis; defence, Layoock, Lawless; centre, Scott; wings, G. Backer, Bell; subs., Willis. M. Baeker. Monday, Feb, • 9, and its hockey night again at the Arena, Is the Mist game Town and B.C.S. clashed, The scoring opened with Relies getting the counter. Then Rollos hanged in another. High School didn't seem to be able to make any impteision on goalie Bill Stephen- son who was stupendous In the Town net, J. McDonald then stored for Town followed by 0. Riley, speedy right winger. Act the ]test part of the drat half neither tent scored, bothgoalies doing fine wort: of iceeptng out the rubber. In the second half Town again started the scoring Rollos counting, follow ed by another from McDonald. Then High School opened up with R. Lawless, hanging a fast one post Stephenson. But Town Dame baclr fast with 0. Riley getting it, then McDonald scored another. B.C.S. counted again with. Scott getting the goal. Relies scored again for Town just before the end of the game. Three stars, H. 'Gillis, 3. McDonald, Bill Stephenson, • • * The secondi gams starred Morris and Grey. Morris opeuecl the scoring with Ring getting the goal. Then Currie • came back with another followed by 'Geo. Blake of Croy, Then Blake mune back for another, Xing flipped in another goal and Grey were really rallying, T. Blake getting the counter this time. Lowe scored followed bY G. Blake again. Then Nichol scored for Grey and. L. Blanke folioived Up with another one: Then (Turtle got another followed by King. Then Nichol Popped another in for Grey: King scored again for Morris but their elopes seemed lost because G. Blake that speedy Grey kid flashed past the • deem and drove in another, The filial score; Grey -8, Morris 6. Three stars, King, 0, Blake, Nichol, LINEUPS lst Igame. ` TOWN--goa1, Bill Stephenson: defence, McDonald, O. 01111s; centre. Blies; wings, .3, McDonald, Riles; stubs„ ,l', Willie, iiMGR 2OH'OOL--goal, It, 011115;. s.'—,. •�- .ter, ,.� defence, Layeoalr, L&class; entre, 1Barrister Honored The following is taken from the Vulcan Advocate, Alberta. Mr, H. J. Mabee of town is one of the 20 barristers given the title of Kings Counsel in the recent Now Year's Honors. Me, Maber was horn and educated in England. He studied law at Bourpemoatb in Mark Laus London and the London Chamber of Commerce. He carte to Canada In 1907 and shortly after his arrival iu Calgary was appointed clerk of the courl there. IIe afterwards became associated with Me. Justice Tweedie and the late lir. Justice McGilvray who were then praotising.as bawls- ters In Calgary. Mr, Maber is a chartered member of the Calgary Golf and Country Club and a mem- ber of the Ranch)nen's Club. Ms. Maber is the husband of Mrs, Frank ,Strebton'•s stater (nea Gladys McQnarrie.) * w 0 * * * * * • PEOPLE WE KNOW * * * * * * * Norman Thompson of the R.C.A.F., Toronto, is home on leave. * r * Miss Mary Booker, London, was a week end visitor at her home • • • Mies Dorothy Armstrong is holt, laying in Toronto and London. * * Mr. and eel's. Jack Abel of Toronto have been visiting with Mee M. Thompson, * s e ,Miss Elizabeth Backer, London, spent the week end with he: par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. J, C. Backer. • * * L. E. Cardiff, M.P., was able to return to his hone here Monday after recently undergoing ale oper- ation in. Toronto. * * * Hon. Capt. O. L. Lewis utado a flyiiig visit to Brussels on Tuesday afternoon. Owing to the shortness of his stay he was unable to see as many of his friends as he wished, * * * Mrs. H. M. Clarke of Toronto is holidaying with her parents, M:. and Mrs. Jas. Fulton• and her slater, Mrs. J. S. Armstrong. * * * Mrs. M. Howey of Chatsworth returned ]tome on Monday after visiting with her sister Mrs. M. F. Olciham. • * # Mrs. Monroe Blains and daughter learen, of Toronto and Miss Barbara ROSS oaf Wingltans were week end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Ross. * * * Aircraftsman Roy Vincent of Westfield spent a flay last week visiting John Wilson at the par- sonage. Tho 6ANADA CTA caz .tit ,Kt1APANV Llml(ed ,