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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1939-2-22, Page 1POST PUBLISHING HOUSE BRUSSELS,, ONTARIO The Coupon T H Storm [LOCAL NEWS I 1 EM' _ WEDNESDAY, February 22nd, 1939 By R, J. Deachman, M.P. Members of Parliament at Ottawa are very much .interested in the storm of emotes which have arriv- ed since Mr. MOCallagh started his campaign. , I ventre to suggest that Mr. MOCullegh's campaign is not with- out benefit to the country as a whole. The bulk of :his sugges- tions ere, of course, quite impos- sible end can never be carried oat unless there is a complete Teo/talon in the attitude or the public mind. He suggests two things: the aboli- tion of all the provincial legislatur- es and the formation of a union government, The legislatures cannot be abol- ished because the People would never give their consent—they would be foolish if 'they did. They should not be abolished because the closer the government as to the people the more efficient it will be. The formation of a union govern- ment would abolish the opposition and .honiee restrict critiolsm, and every government ought to be open to the rrankest and freest orltioism, The greatest -single factor in the development of wise and, coinPs- tent adnhinistnation of public affairs is intelligent public criticism and that criticism 'shodld come from the people in the constituency and from members in the House of Commons, and there should be freedom of crit- icism not only 'from those of the opposite political faith but there should also be 'freedom of 'criticism within eadh !political party, It is quite true that a member of Parliament on any side may make mistakes. It is also true that the man in the constituency who per- haps hears only one side of the con- troversy likewise form a wrong conclusion, but the hope of sucess- ful government lies in the readiness of the constituents to write to their member and ask for an explanation and the willingness of the member to use all diligence in !providing full and clear infoemation in regard to the subject under discussion. I hope later to discuss some of the sugges- tions which Mr, McCullagh has made. THE UNITED CHURCH REV. H. J. MAHOMEY, B.A., B.D, Minister . E. E ,. t�0 isY i, We hope that nubile will take full. advantage of the "Leiter box" and rise it every week. Letters on a wide variety of subjeote of interest to our readers, discussions, etc., will be welcomed and we urge all to contribute to this column, Letters must be signed with your own name as well as a pen name but only the pen name will be published 11 so requested, All cor- respondence regarded as strictly confidential, 11 a. m.—During Lent the Minister will preach a special series of Sermons en the Cross. 1—The •Cross as Judgement. Tolling up new calvaries with the cross that turns not back. 3 p.m.—Sunday School. 7 p.m.—Lenten Sermon. 8 p.m.—Y.P.U. in charge of Citizen- ship Dept SALE OF 'HOMEMADE BAKING & CANDY will be held IN THE LIBRARY AFTERNOON OF FEB. 25 under auspices of Ladies' Aid of Melville Church Brussels, Ont, Feb, 21st, 1931' Mr. Editor, Dear Sir.— In view of the MM. -that a couple in this community were injured last week because of youngsters snow - bailing on the main street, I think some measures should be taken by the 'Council to stop this kind of thing. When 1t might easily be the means of -someone being seriously injured, We don't west to stop the youn'gster's fun but it should be someone duty to keep it wi llin bounds, L ,Rooney. Ethel, Ontarir, Feu. 19, 1330 Dear Editor:_ I noticed that you had a space far letters. Well I thought 1 would express my opinion and that of many others. I suppose the committee thought they run the carnival first rate.. Well 11 they want crowds, they will have to run off the full ;program. Instead tbey missed some, nobody knew who was winner nor did they know, what was going on. The committees in Brussels have to wake up or they soon won't get an tbcdy •to- come. Used to be a Brussels Booster, BROWNTOWN UNITED CHURCH is holding a CONCERT In Bluevale, Forester's Hall FRIDAY Eve., MARCH 3rd Main Feature— Jack Thynne The Kansas FarmQr Also a Short 'Play Admission— Adults25c Children 10c Come One! Come AIL REGENT THEATRE SEAFORTH PEOPLE WE KNOW. eivestasseeseseeeeretelemeeeiews, J. A. Ballantyne, London, spent the weer -cud at bis home here. Mrs. II. L. Humphrey, Sarnia, visited with her parents S. and Mrs. Walker last week. Mise Greta Taylor of Clinton, visited lash week with ger sister, Mdas Alice Taylor. Miss Lois Johnston was taken to Listowel Memorial Hospital, Tuee- day -morning for an appendicitis operation. The lady who brought the cater- pillar ,to this office last week wee Miss Jane McNair not 11110s Janet McNair as stated. Mrs, Chas, Davidson who has not been in good health for .some time has been token to a London hospital, W. F. Stretton has leased bis Jewellery store to Ebner D. Bell, lowp'er, and is opening lois jewellery store in the 'Stratton biock, two loons north of the old stand. D. 0, Walker, Regina, visited his parents S. and Mrs. Walker for a taw days last weep, ,He went from here to Kingston to visit this two sons tvho are attending Queeu'a University, Mr, Forbes McLanohlin, or Van- couver, B.C„ spent the week -end with Mrs, Robert Thomson and Mr, and Mins. R. J. i)lcLanrehliu, He is a nephew of Ma's, Thomson and Mr, McLanchlin, being ,tire son of Mr. George Mc"Lauohlin, who was it former resident here. Mrs. M. Forsyth, an elderly resi- dent of the village, tell in her home Saturday evening, She was tunable t eget up avid remained chi the liner until seven o'clock on !Sunday evening when she was found by a neighbor, Miss 141, Robinson, Mr's. leoiwy,th is in bed and 15 repartecl as resting nicely evide no serious re- mits having developed, NOW PLAYING Radio City Revels STARRING Bob Burns Jack Oakle Kenny Baker Ann Miller Milton Berle A hilarious lineup of high powered comedians in the year's most lavish unusual musical COMING--: Army Girl • CARD OF THANKS ' Church Notes The Rink Committee wishes to 0 thank all patties who so ably assist ed in arrauging the carnival. Special thanks Is due Messrs,. Bell and Northwood also the ladies at the lunch, stand, NOTICE A Parents' Night programme le being held at the School ou FrtdaY evening, Feb. 24. After the short programme all the rooms will be open to display tate pupil's work. Parents and all others intersted in education are invited to attend. —#-' k• - Pancake Supper The annual pancake supper was served in the basement of $t. John's church on Shreve Tuesday by the 'Ladies' Guild of the church. In spite of the severe weather a,nd the sickness in town there was a good crowd present who thoroughly en- joyed the delicious pancakes served. There were nine tables 01 pro- gressive crokin0le in play after the supper. Jim Smith was winner of the crokinole prize and Mrs, Herb, Stretton occupied the lucky chair. Weekly Meeting 'Held The Y. P. S. of the United Chime field Lis weekly meeting on Monday evening with Mrs. A. Wilson in charge. It was missionary night. The meeting opened with a call to worship, atter which the president, Betty Best, soak charge of the meeting, the pro'gr'am included a solo by Jean !Speiran; Scripture reading, J. Ban -Norman; reading, Barbara !Stehle; reading, "My Church," by Dorothy Wright. St, John's A. Y. P. A. A. 'Coleman, presided at the regu- lar meeting of the A. Y. P. A. Opening prayers were conducted oy the president and ,the scripture reading taken by Mrs. R, 'Oan1pbell. The minutes of the 'previous meet- ing were read and approved, Mrs. Hendry gave a splendid topic which was most interesting. Jim Davis was in charge of the games. In Memoriam SU R ESW E ET— Services in the United• chum' n Sunday were conducted by the Minister, Rev, H. J. Mahoney. His subject at the morning service was "Dangerous Gods" and in the even- ing "How to Win Friends and keep them," It was Temperance day In the Sunday School. Sunday services in St, John's Anglican church were conduoted be the Rector, Rev. H. J. Mahoney. -Sunday services in Melville rtes byterian church were conducted by the Minister, Rev. S. Kerr. Texas Marsh Seedless Grapefruit. Little or no sugar -required on them. Thin shins, full o'f juice. Buy them at Grewar's. We sell for less. lOalifornia Iceberg Heal Lettuce, Large Heads only 10e a head;' Sunkist Navel Oranges, all sizes. Tom. Cabbage, Fresh Crisp Celery Hearts, Golden Yellow Ban - ones for crisp lettuce salad. Cash and Carry A. GREWAR We Sell for less In loving memory of 'our dear ,ius- band and 'father Gordon Halley, 0 passed a .way 6 yead's ago Feb. 2011), 1933, Always good, unselfish and kind POW 011 earth his equal you'll (incl', Ono of the best that Gad could send A leving lrnsboud, right 10 the end !Sadly missed by wife and faintly, —e—* Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clark Have Narrow Escape Mr. and Mus. Thos. Clark, Ste Concession of Morris, narrowly escaped serious injury when thrown from the cutter in 'which they were Tiding. The accident occurred Saturday afternoon when tbeY were driving down the main street of the village. Their horse took fright of a number Of young people snowballing each , other across the street. The animal ran away turning east at the telephone office where the cutter hit the small rock garden at the side of 'the -building throwing the occupants out, Mr. Clark was thrown 20 feet, Both received a severe !baking up. Mr. Clark resuired !medical attention the following day and is still con- fined to his bed. The cutter was badly smashed, Brussels Institute Has Annual Family Night The Women's Institute Melte a Family Night Friday In the Town I•Ia1L Mrs, W. S. !Scott presided. Thirty-six tables of euchre were In play. A - number of tables for children. Mrs. Milton Lowe won the ladies' and Angus Brown 111e men's. Litldan Gibson won the lucey chair prize. A short pro- grasn. followed. Laura and Helen Spier sang a duet and Lillian and Margaret (Mean sang. Dancing followed. Looks Like 10 -Minute Stop ren,..w,,.,...r.•.,.,,r,..yrM..--'..-'. Obituary Their Majesties King George and Queen Elizabeth will stop in Guelph for ten minutes only, on June 6, and efforts to increase this period have met with no success as yet, according to a letter which Mayor W. G. Taylor has received from R. W. Gladstone, MP., for Wellington South, "Despite ell efforts, it has not been possible ,to get mare than .a ten-minute stop at Guelph," ivrr, Gladstone writes. "8 do not think there Is any possibility that this eau be changed later on, so I would, sug- gest that your early consideration of plans be on -the basis 01 a ten- minute stop at the station platform,' A. deputation from Guelph will go to Ottawa Wednesday to appeal for an extension of the stop here to 45 minutes. HURON UNSUCCESSFUL IN GETTING PLOWING MATCH 1939 Match Goes To Elgin; Near Brockville This Year Toronto, Feb, 22—This year's in- ternational plowing match was awarded by the Ontario Plowmen's Association yesterday to the count- ies of Leeds and Grenedlle, which will stage the met at Brockville. 'The Leeds and Grenville Coun- ties Council has granted $2,000 for the event, the association was told by a delegation. The 1940 snatch was awarded to Elgin County and will be held on land adjacent to 'the new Ontario Hospital, near St, Thomas. Huron made a eunsucceseful bid for the 1940 match, while Vdotoria County's bid for the 1942 match was deferred until next year, The Elgin deputation was headed by le. S. Thomas, representative of the Ontario Department of Agri- culture, 'who introduced Warden Asbtoh. Pined, of Aylmer, and others. J, D. Thomas of Gederich led 1111 Huron delegation, introducing War den Robert Turner, Reeve Wilmot Haacke at Goderich Township; Hugh Hill, forhnre reeve of Col borne; Roland Williams, past press, dent of the south Huron Plow- men's Association, anti L. I0. Cardiff, past president of the .North 1411ro11 Plowmen's Association. Attend Game At Toronto 'l'he Now York Ranger - Toronto Maple Leaf hockey game in Toronto on Saturday drew a number; from the village and -(strict who took advantage of the Milverton excur- sion main, to attend this exciting game which resulted in a 2-1 score for the Maple Leafs. Those who went from here -talaillg, the 11•ain et Walton, Included: E. D. Bell, 0, N. Northwood, 0. Gillis, W, C. Karr, C. Buschl)n, D, N. McDonald, Kell. Ashton, bI, Murray, D. A. Bann, Thos. McDonald, Scott Burchell and Donald Currie, It is anticipated that Brussels' will have a like exutimsion next year. MRS. JOSE4sH HALL~ Lenge number of friends and )'elatlree were present itundey. aitern00n at the funeral of \..... Joseph bboward Hall, 182 Water street, which waif ketd from her Lae residence at 2 o'clock, Mrs Hall died In the Strarttord general hospital Tkrraday eventing. '.Erie funeral service was condubted by Rev. J, F. Reyereft of Genteel United 'Church. Miss Rhea Newton sang Mas. Hall's favorite hymn, "Orossing the Bar." Intrement was in Avondale cemetery. The pall bearers weer J, Macrae, G. Mcln- tosh, T. Deason, J. Cannon, H. J. Powell, E. It. 'Crawford. Among ttoae who attended the funeral were Mr, and Mrs. Roy .Smrith, Dai- mas Plaskett and Robe& Haskett, all of London; Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Boyd, Windsor; Mr, and Mrs A .Boyd, Thedeord; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thompson, Thetford, There were large numbers of beautiful floral tributes, JOHN S, PURVIS ice Skating Carnival Is Largely Attended Death claimed one of Grey Town ships esteemed residents on Friday afternoon, February 170, when John S. Purvis passed away at itis home, on the 6th Concession of Grey. He was in hes 80111 year. Mr. Purvis was born in England coming to Canada in 1900 with .his family. He lived a fens years In Atwood and Milverton, moving to the sixth con- cession in 1915. Mr. Purvis had been in poor health for a number of years. Five of a fancily resnadn to mourn their loss, Eric, Frank and Connie at home; Stanley, sixth concession of Grey; Mrs. R. Mulheron, of Owen Sound, When 'Mr. and Mrs, uPrvis were on a visit to England in 192,8, Mrs. Purvis developtd the fin and disci eleven years ago on February 1711. The late Mrs. Purvis was buried in England. The funeral service was held at the hoarse conducted by Rev. R. Skinner of Atwood, on Monday, Feb- ruary 20111 at 1.30 o'cruck, with In- terment in Mount Pleasant Ceme- tery, Ethel. The -pallbearers were .Stanley Purvis, Eric Purvis, Frank Purvis, George Hutchinson, VI.'Giese and G. Elliott. The floral tributes and beauttfnl. OaE>p�e, CHARLES JAMES RAYMOND were many The successful carnival held )n the Arena on Wednesday of last week enabled the consmlittee to pay off Mile debt of $100,00 incun'ed le installing seating aocammlodatJore in the rink. The admissions netted; them $105.00 while .the luacle comarlittee reported a profit of $15,00. In spite of the cold bluster's night the carnival damn a very gook crowd, a large number of spec tors attended as well as those he tome. The evening's program °Paned - with a hockey Bare between t`,t Wingham Gals and Brussels •Bells;,, no 1 coking was done by either of: the teams. Prize winners for costumes and: races were as follows:- Beset Fang Dressed Lady 0.6 or over) Dorothy Bone, Mae Fischer; Best Sanelr dressed gent (16 or over) Mrs, D. Hemingway, Lewis Russell; Best fancy dressed child (under 61, Nancy 'Cameron, June Work;, Youngest skater on ice, Tommy Willis, 3 years old; Best comic cos- tume (16 or over) George Galbraith.. Hartley Rutledge; Best comic cos- tume (under 6) Jsim. 'Cameron, Do ri- nie Willis.; Best National or His- torte costume (lady) Lochs Mitchell, Marion L. McDonald; Bear - National tor Historic eostuteo (gent) Donald Sanderson, Douglas Hemingway; •Oldest lady sketee. Mrs. Jno, Oliver; Largest tam1t on skates, Sylvester Fox and Tamil Best imitation of Hitler, Harts Bell; Best imitation of 'Chamber- lain, Jack Alien; Door prize, Mag. Geo. Finan; Best Scotch costume. Betty Thuell; Best Irish costume, June Work; Most graceful coupe; on skates, Marie King and Lewis Russell. Races Girls' race, under 15, Idella &p- ane, Margaret Gibson; girls' racer over 15, Betty Rae, Betty 'Currie; boys' race, under 15, Douglas Gum- melt, emmell, Peter Burchell; boys' rata;. over 15, Ned Rutledge, Donald Cur- rie; backwards skating race, Mem M:eDoweli, Harold McDonald; mesbi race over 35, !Claiferd Busehlia„ Quest Dobson; relay race, Brussels girls, Elizabeth Baeker, Janet King-., ladies' race (over 30), Mrs. Jo11a Spier, Mors, Alex. Armstrong; couple, race, Isabel Lowe and Donald Car- rie, Betty Currie ands Ned Rutledge: A rousing ,game of broom hall between the Brussels business m=m and Ethel was the source of mnclh hilanity and brought the fall even- ing program to a -close. Brussels Citizen's Band was Sn1 attendance but the Lucknow Meek- lander! must have found tiros weather .too severe for 'their k019 for they were not in attendance as anticipated, Lunch was provided by the con.. mittee In charge. The community was deeply shock- ed by the death of Charles James Rayanond, of Lot 5, Concession 5, Grey township. His death occurred in Listowel hospital early on tba evening of Feinuary 15th, The deceased was seniously' ln- jured On Monday, Feb. 6111, While working in the bush he fell on a sharp stick which pierced his lung. He was removed to his house by his neighbour, Wm. Smith, who was Working with Oban, and medical aid was immediately suannnoned. It MS at first thought that he was making a sltisfactory recovery but 11e was !removed to :the Listowel hospital the following Monday where he passed away the next evening, Mr. Raymond and hie family, while only having moved here a year and four mothths ego front the Wes:liad made many friends among wham he was highly eegarded and the sincerest sympathy of the eutire community is 01reeserl Tor Mrs. Raymond and his ehilclren in their sad bereavement of husband and father. Mr. Raymond who served over- seas during the Great War was born In Cornwall England, nu Maralh 25111, 1891, where 11e married. his now bereft partner in 1919. Foe 25 years he lived at Rock Glen, Saslt,, before they came east to Grey tnw1l 1141) where they have. re- sided for the past year- and four months. There remains to mourn their loss his widow and eight obildreu; three sons, Harold, 13e1bie and Derek and five "'daughter Patricia Priscilla, 'Betty, lestntee anal Winut• fi'ed eiso hie •parents, Mr, and Mrs, - J. Raymond of OorneVall, England and one brother end a sister also in England, Ftineiltl services were candncted 810111 ,his home ou Friday, Feb. 17111, AGENTS WANTED— Build an Independent business of your own with the distribution of over 200 guaranteed necessities in select district. Every clay is Pay day. Repeat orders on «11 goods. Lower prices, Success guaranteed to all honest, ambitious, alert men. Write today Without obligation to b1AMILi;,X CO, 670 St. Clement, Montreal by his rector, Rev. W. J. Hendry a St. John's Anglican Church, off Which he was a member. Ioternteet• took place in the Brussels cemeteelr- Pallbearers were, James neither.; Harold Cardiff, Wm. Smith, Gamut Duncan, D. Black and B. Case- ® jlit IF.111111111(oi�► ARENA ACTIVITIES THURSDAY— SKATING from 8 to 10 o'clock FRIDAY— open for Skating Parties. Hockey Matches Carnivals Saturday Afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock for children under 12 (with escorts) SATURDAY EVENINGS — SKATING from 8 to 10 o'clock MONDAY— MONDAY—Hockey .Practice TUESDAY SKATING from 8 to 10 o'clock WEDNESDAY-- Hockey EDNESDAY—Hockey Practice