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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1939-4-12, Page 1.w ��je �rv�selg dost POST PUBLISHING HOUSE Wednesday, April 12th, 1939 Officers Elected By Liberal Club 'Jibe anneal meeting of the Wo• mania', Liberal Ohub .was held at the home of Mrs, ('Dr.) W. D, S. Jamie- son on Thwesdday evening with a good attendance, Atter the singing of the Maele Leaf reports were given by the 'treasurer, Mrs. R, Thomson', and eecretary Mrs. J. Wil- ton, Mrs. W, Scott, corresponding secretary, gatve her topic, "Notice- able Ace ompliabmten•ts of. the Mc- kenzie King Government," mention- ing expansion of trade, aid to drought areas, the unemployment problem, unemployment insurance, National Housing Aot, the wheat problem, tariff redlu:ctiona, etc. Mrs, J. Parker, fleet vice.prese dent and Mrs. W. Scott, correspond- ing secretary, attended the recap - tion and tea given by Mrs, M. Hep- burn and ladles. o2 the cabinet In Toronto, March 30. The election of officers for the Conlil?,g year wee then held; Hon, Presidents, Mrs. W. H. Keir and Mrs. John Robb; president, Mra. A. Strachan, first vice-president, Mra, Jamieson', second vice, Mee. J. Parker; third }ice, Mrs. W. Hug- gins; rec. sec., Mrs. Walter Scott; tress„ Mra. R. Thomson; program committee, convener, Mrs, George Semis, Mrs, C. Matheson, Mrs. Bal. lanttyne and Mrs. Finlay Sammie; pianist, Mrs. Jamieson; press re- porter, Mr•a. J, D. Warwick; audit - ore, Mrs, G. McDowell and Mrs. John Robb. Come to the DANCE —IN— Walton Community Hall on FRIDAY, APRIL 14th Music supplied by— ARTHUR'S ORCHESTRA ADMISSION — 35c An Operetta entitled TOM SAWYER also program of Rhythm Band numbers by the Primary Pupils will be presented by the Brussels Public School in the TOWN HAIL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 at 8.15 o'clock Admission — 25c THE UNITED CHURCH REV, H. J. MAHONEY, B.A., 8. Minister 11 am.—W. M. S. Annual Easter Thankoffering Mrs. McKenzie, Seaforth Guest Speaker 3 pm.—Sunday School 7 p.m—Evening Worship Monday 8 p. m,—Y, P, U, Citizenship Night Friday,April 1.4—GirIs' and Boys' Conference At Clinton D, The Melville Presbyterian Young people's Society Is sponsoring a play entitled— "TAKE MY ADVICE" presented by the Presbyterian Y.P.S. of Seaforth FRIDAY, EV'B. APRIL 21st at 8 o'clock IN THE TOWN HALL, BRUSSELS This play Is a three -act comedy packed full of laughs for everyone ADMISSION 25c & 100 COME ALL, AND ENJOY YOURSELVES BIG AMATEUR CONTEST —in— Walton Community Hall Friday, April 21st Junior Prizes Senior Prizes 1st—$5.00 1st—$5.00 2nd ---$2.00 2nd—'$2.00 3rd—,$1.00 3rd --$1.00 under the auspices of St. George's Church Entries received by Humphries Store, phone Seaforth 232-r-2 Mra. B. Anderson phone Brussels 904-8 Admission -25c and 15c * * * * * * * * * * * Holiday Visitors * * * * >* * * * Miss Hattie Downing of Toronto, with relatives, Donald MoRae of London, an Easter .visltor wi•tlt his parents, Mrs, Alfred Lawry was a visitor In T.ond'on this week. D. A. Rana and D. C, Warwick spent a day in Toronto this week. Mrs. George Henderson spent the Easter holiday in .Stratford. Mrs, Clarke Matheson and son Ian spent a few days' in Toronto last week. Bowlman Galbraith, Toronto, is spending the Baster vacation at Ms home. Mr. and Mrs, G. Northwood and son George were holiday visitors at Watford. Mr. Ian McDonald has disposed of hie butcher shop to Archie Mc- Donald of Molesworth, 'Mea. Ira McLean and children are visiting her mother Mrs. Earl, at Wroxeter, Masher Peter •Brediu was an Baster visitor with Me. and Mrs. J. H. Galbraith, Miss Edna Davidson is spending ,the holidays in Weston and To- ronto. Mass Mary Backer, Mra. Brown, Mrs. P. A, McArthur were Easter holiday visitors in, Toronto. Mess Gertrude Roos. of Toronto with iter parents Mr. and Mrs, D. C. Roes, Alex Soariing, Stt. Marys, who has been very 1U is Improving, his manly friends here will be glad to know, Mrs. . Buechldn, who was recuper- ating at her edster's in Gheeley has returned home and Is recovering her health. Mrs. Scott and Mies Aileen Scott of Bobcay,geon are guests of the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Bowman, Wesley McNeil Who has been teller at the 'Canadian Bank of Commerce for some ,time has been moved to Pert Stanley, Mr, end Mrs. R. J, Rana, Wrox- eter, Jack and Barrie Rana, London and Dr. and Mms 'Spence, Toronto were Easter visitors at the home of Mr. and, Tire. D. A, Bann, Mrs G Topham, Mrs W. Wallace and 'son Mervin. and Gordon, New- bridge, were Easter visitors 'with Mr and Mrs, R. W Kennedy Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd. Jackson and family of London, were Easter guests. at the home of his parents, M.r and Mrs; H. Is Jackson, Miss Carrie McOracken of the Toronto School Staff Is spending the Easter holidays at her home here, Mrs, Harry Walker returned home on Monday evening after a visit In Windsor at the hone of her eon. IMr, and Ms, J. Nelson of To- ronto were Easter visitors at the home of the latter's, parents .3!l, and Mrs, Thos, McCall. Mrs, Alvin Pride and children are sending a Sew days of the Easter vacation at the home of her parentis Mr. and Mra. Harry Keys of Grey. Mr. and 'Mrs, A. ,R. Kennedy, Peterborough and Hugh Kennedy, of Toronto were Easter Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs, R. W. Kennedy, Mr.�and, Mrs, $ylvesater Fox motored, to London on Tuesday to meet the saber's slater, Miss Leah MidOh4c'heon, of Detroit, who came to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Parkes in Wroxeter. She returned' ,home on, Saturday. Mr. Jas, Ross who has been in business here for the past 64 yeara .has disposed of lilie grocery busineet to Russell Farrow who has worked for him for tate past ntumiber of yea'r's, The business change be- came effective on Tuesday of this week. REGENT THEATRE SEAFORTH BRUSSELS, ONTARIO' LOCAL. NEWS ITEMS] Attention Farm Friends Brusee a Creamery is paying lc g er lb. above road prime for butter fait delivered to ,Orcamery, BRUSSELS CREAMERY CARD OF THANKS The Cannily of the late Janet B. Kirkby wish to express their sin- cere appreciation for the many, ex- pressions of sympathy extended to them during their recent bereave- mennt. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Joseph Long wishes to thank her many trtends• and kind ueigh- bourse for kindness and sympathy shown during her bereavement and death of her husband, They were 1 much appreciated, New Well In The Making The }Dapper Drilling Company et Bea/forth are busily engaged in drilling a well on the property, of , F. R. Snaith, where lite pasteuriza- 1 tion plant has located. On Tues- d ay of this week they .had• reached a depth of 40 feet and reported the reek was very hard. Barber Shop Shop Now Open A new barber &hop Chas opened in the building formerly occupied by the office of E. D, Bell. Mr. Lee Keefer, Brucefleld, who has I been barbering in London for the past tent years is in cbarge of the shop which is owned by Jno. .Rut- ledge of Brus*els. A mew up -.to -date water system has been installed and the entire shop has been tastefully redecorat- ed. Mr. Kiefer is extended a welcome to Brussels. In Memoriam In Loving 'Memory of Adexender Nichol, who passed .nwuy in To- ronto, on April 16th, 1988, One precious to !hearts has gone The voice we loved is stilled The place made vacant in, our home can never be filled Our Father itt his. wisdom called The t—t— The boon, Hie lova had given NOW PLAYING And thotrgit on earth the body !dos Gene Autry Smiley Burnette The Soul Is .sage .n Heaven, Home on the Prairie , Wife " Penally' Spring! Is The Time To Brighten up the Home Whether it is painting, papering, general repairs, plumbing, or elec- tric wiring, the Home Improvement Plan makes the financing of such work easy. The barn. or garage may require repairs, or new fences, built. All this work can be financed under tre Plan as well. The Canadian Bank of Commerce, Brussels, has a folder which gives all the necessary information and the Manager will be glad to answer any questions youmay wish to asst about the Hone Imerovemrnt Plan, Wesley McNeil Transferred to Port Stanley The staff at the local branch of The Canadian Bank of Commerce asseanbledl in the manager's office last Thut•skidy and presented Mr, Wesley McNeil with a handsome Gentleman's Morocco Traveling Kit. Mr, M,dNefl has been transferred to Port Stanley Branch and expressed his regret at leaving Brussels atter h s four and a half years at the local branch•, The Brussels .staff wished blur avert' succe41S and con- gratulated hien on: his ,promotion. Mr. MlnNell will he succeeded on the local staff by Mr, E. A. Hutniek from Windsor, The Port Stanley Manager is Mr. George Dawson, a former clerk at the local bank. Special Good Friday Services At Brussels Special Good aaidhy service was real in Mehylle eresbyterian Church, with Rev, H. J. Mahoney of the United Church and Rev. Ji, J. Hendry of ,St. John's Anglican Church, assisting, The service opened with Prayer and 'Scripture reading by Rev. H. 3. Mahoney; Prayer by Rev, S. Kerr; a quartet composed 03 Mr. and Mrs, Earngey, Mrs. N. C'aediff and Mr. Geo, North- wood, sang; Rev. H. J. Hendry, rector of St, John's. Church preach- ed the sermon. Good Attendance At Meeting The Axil meeting of the W.M.S. of .Melville Presbyterian Church was held Wednesday afternoon with a good attendance. The vice-presi- dent, hire. G. Deadman presided In the absence of the President, Mas. H. Parker. 1.i s. L, Edlemier gave the Scripture reading and ,prayer was, ofiered by Mrs, Deadman, Mrs. (Rev.) Kerr gave the Easter Mes- sage which, was much. enjoyed. Mrs. Deadwiman contributed a delightful solo. Mss Kate Menzies gave the Ourrenrt Events. The meeting closed by repeating the Lord's Prayer. * * * * * * * * * * Wedding * * * * * * * * * * CAMERON—COUTTS A quiet wedding was solemnized 011 Satturday, April 8, at the Pres. byterian church manse, ,Cranbroolc, at two o'clock by Rev. W. A Wil- liams when Emily Marie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Coutts of Walton was united in mar. riage to Mr, James Melvin Cameron, sou of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Cameron, Brussels,. The bride was' attired in navy blue sheen- crepe with- access- ories to .nlatch, The young couple were unattended,. A wedding supper was served to immediate families at the home of the bride, CHURCH NOTES 'Services in Melviile Presbyterian Church on Sunday were conducted by the minister the Rev S. Kerr, who spoke at the morning service on "Like as Christ Was Raiser! From the Dead," and in the evening the text was "Our 'Saviour Jesus Christ' ' In the morning a solo was giver, by Mies. Marguerite Logan anal an anthem from the chole at both services, Semvicee int St, John's Anglican Church were conducted by the ree- fer, Rev. II. 3, Hendry, whose sub- ject ht the morning was, "Tire Empty Tooth," and tit the evening "The Power off the Resurrection," There was special mete at both services. Easterservice in the Untied •Cltlach In the morning eras taken by Berl Airderson with special muse. Owing to the illness of lite ltnioteter, nee. I3, J. Mahoney, even - Mg service was twithdrawn CLARK—SHIELL The home of Mr, and Mrs. Her- berta Shiell of Biuevale was the scene of a pretty wedding at noon en Saturday, Aptdl 8, when their second' daugluter, Olive Marguerite became the bride of Mr. Charles Leslie Clark of Port Rowan, sou of Mr. and Mrs. William I, Clark of Orillia. The ceremony was perform, ed by Rev, A. V. Robb, pastor of the United Church, and the wedding music was played by Miss Alba Shiell. The bride, who was given in marriage by her .father, wore a gown of white silk net over taffeta, with a long full skirt and a finger length veil falling pram a wreath of lily -of -the galley, She carried a bouquet of Easter lilliets, lily-oftbe- valley and delphiniums, Mrs. Gra- ham Wrap*, sister of the bride, act- ed as bridesmaid and wore a long dress el pink georgette with lace trimming and a wreath of lily -of - the -valley Ort her hair. The bride- groom was sulpported by Mr. Gra- bens 'Wray. ,Following the wedding luncheon, the !bride and bridgroom left by motor for a short trip, the bride travelling Im a navy blue tail- ored' suit and suer colored, accts. series. On their return they yill re- side le Port Rowan. • * * * * * * * * * * Obituary * * * * * * * * * AUGUST McFARLANE August McFarlane, a highly res.. erected resident of Grey towesh'p passed away at his home, Lot 26, eevestsion 16, an. Tuesday, March 28th. Ip falling health for some time, he succumbed, following an attaok of influenza. The late Mr, McFarlane was born in Waterloo township on May 20th, 1866. He lived for a number of years in Elma township near West Monloton, but are farmed for the last nineteen years in the 'municipality where his death occurred. He was united' In .marriage in 1895 to Grace Nairn Watson who survives, He le survived also by two sans, W. J. MOFarlane, Regina; R. W. McFarlane, K. L. McFarlane and Stanley, all at hone, One son Anierelw Angusit, Predeceased his father, Also surviving is one half- brother, Otto Schnook and one half - slater, Mas, Ed, Deniard, Milverton, another half+brother, Wm. Sdbnock, predeceased him. The funeral took place on. Satur- day, April let, at 2 P.m,, from his late residence, conducted, by Rev. H. J. Mahoney, of Brussels United Church, Inttermentt took place in Harvey's cemetery, Logan town- ship, Pall bearers were L. C. Speiran, Rabt. Mtc'Paggart, David Brown, Murray Broyn, Wm. Harriston and J. Bray. Flower bearers- were Wrm, McTaggart and Fred Mitchell. JOSEPH LONG After being in failing health for two years Joseph Long passed away at the home of his daughter VIrs, Lorne Mrt Mahon on Saturday of last week. The deceased was in his 76th year and had lived in Grey Town- ship all his life until a year ago when be sold his farm and moved to. Brussels. He was the yo,ungeet son of a family of seven. His Parents were th,e late John. and Mary Long, He was united in marriage in 1907 to his now bereft Partner Miss- Catherine Russell. He also leaves to mourn one daughter Mrs, Lorne McMahen. of Linwood. In his demise the community has lost a true friend and_ kind neighbor. He was always' ready to tcelp those in. need. The funeral was held on Tuesday 0f last week from St. Ambrose church; Brussels where Requiem Higit Maes was sung by his priest Rev, Father Paquette, The pallbearers were: John Gor- salitz, Otto Schnook, Russell Sun- dercook, John Gaynor, Jim Denner and George Baker. The floral and stparitual bougets were many and beautitel. The sympathy 03 .the community is extended/ to his wife and laugh. ter. Relatives from a distance were, Mts. Leo Callaghan', Belleville, Mr. and, Mrs. Geo. Missersmith, Sebriug- vllle and Miss Kathleen Marshall of Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs, George Greenside, Atwood. Whistling Swans Miss Death At Niagara Falls Of several hundred 'Whistling Swans,. whieb landed otu the river above Niagara Falls about the mid- dle of '!Marcie n,at more than twenty were, swept over the 3a.lis, according to information received by the De- Partmrenit. of Mines and Resources, Ottawa, The Royal Canadian, Mount- ed Police, which carried out patrols to prevent siloleetetiou of the birds, repeat that eine live swans here seen, oh the ice below tine falls, of which three died and one was swept under the Ice, The bird's, were krat noticed in the vicinity on March, 16 bet by March 19 most of them bad eontinned on, their nortdcward flight to the nesi,idng wounds in• the Cana- titan Arctic, MRS. W. HILBORN Celebrate 25th Wedding Mr, and Mrs, George Bone, bighly ree ected residents of Morrie town- ship, celebrated their 'tiweatty-fifth wedding anstdveraery on Saturday, Anwll 7th, when a number of rela- tives and friends joined in extend. ing heartiest congratulations and best wishes, to the happy bride and groom 03 ilwenty-five years ago. Thirty guests, many of whom at- tended the marriage ceremony, weer present on. Saturday to mark the occasion. Among the guests were Mr, and Mrs• David Crudek- shanks of Toronto. Mr. and 'Mrs, Bone have one daughter, Miss Dorothy, at home. Following is the account of the wedding ceremony taken from the twenty-five years ago files, Outpidts Victory—An event of In- terest took place at the borne of Mr, and Mrs. Henry Sellerss 3rd line, Morrie, on Wednesday, April 8th, when their youngest daughter, Ethel, was united in marriage to George 'Bone, also the 3rd line. Promptly at 3 o'clock the wedding Party entered the parlor to the strains od' the Wedding March played by Mrs, Cooke. Reit. J. E. Cooke of Bluevale, performed the wedding ceremony. The bride who was given away by her father was daintily attired! in a dress of Abee blue brocaded Mousseline; with trim- mings oS shadow lace and crystal banding. She carried a shower bouquet of white carnations. Atter congratulations, the guests', number- ing about 40 repaired to the dining room wbere a tastellutly arranged supper was served. Mr and. Mrs. Bone received many beautiful and useful presents testifying to their popularity .among their friends. They will reside on the 3rd line at present. Groom's gift to the organ- ist was. a set of cut glass salt and pepper shakers• and sterling .silver tops, The Post and its readers join in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Bone many more years of happy married life. Sire was also a ,frequent visitor at the home of her nephew, R. M. Pearson of Atwood, gins, Hilborn, possessed a charm- ing personality, gracious and gentle and was beloved by all who knery her. She was a member of the Crated Church and when health permitted• had been active in the work of the church, having taught a. Sunday 'S'chool classfor a nmmrber of years. For a short time she wns, a member of Pont Elgin Woanen'e InStftute, 'Surviving are two brothers, Roll- er Peiraore of Halitfax, formerly of St Catharines and W. J. Peir- son of Saugeen. The funeral service was held on Friday afternoon;, March 31st from the United' 'Chorea with ,the Rev. R, H, Turnbull in charge. Entomb- ment was made in Sanctuary Park Chapel. Pall bearers were neighbours of the deceased, •Messrs, Morley Rob- ertson, Med, Blaok, Jack Shanks, Walter McTaggart, James Cheese man and Jacob Kaudlman, It was with sleets regret that friends learned of ,the death on Wednesday, March 29th, of Mra. W. R. liilboru at her home in Saugeet, Mrs. Hillborn. had been ill with infinensa during the winter months and had been confined to bed, for some time, bet the had greatly improved and was able to be up and about the hawse, Deatlt came quite suddenly as the reauet of a heart attack, Mas. Htltborn's maiden name was Mary A, Pearson and she was born on 'October 31st, 1862. The 'County of Oxford was, iter birthplace but while still a baby in arms elle came twitin her pe•reauts, the late Mr. and Mitis, John 'Pearson, to the term in 'Saugeen where she spent the greater ,past et here life and which is now occupied by her brother, Mir. W. J', Peinson, That part of ,Saugeen in which the Peireon family 851111ed was virgin, forest then and at wee in a satumdy pioneer environment tist the late Mate , Hi her% grew to maturity. About forty years aga she was nnertlied, to W, R. Hdlborn', a dreg - gist of Tara, and they ;made their bottle in that village for six years when Mr. Hilbaen passed away, Since that ante Mrs, diilborn, has TASTIER Because richer sunikist seedless navel oranges. When, you buy orang- es not stamped amidst they are not no. 1 grade oranges. Have you sees those scnikist oranges at Gmwar's for only 2 doz. for 36e. You wd11 be amazed see the size compare this value. Lowest prices in, years, CASH AND CARRY A. IREWAR WE SELL FOR LESS DEATHS SMITH—flan 13rntseels, on Friday', April 7th, Rebeeca. Jackson, be• loved Wile of the late Alexander Smith, In her 77th year. Funeral service tees heli from her late residence, John St„ Brunae/le, an Mooaj y, A•pt-u '10th, 1939, Oar - at 2.00 'Ant: Interment was made in Bruseels, Cemetery. 000R—Im Listowel Hospital on Sunday, Amin 91Uh, 1939, William H, Cook, in, his 78th year, Funeral took place from the. Walker Funeral' Home, William St., Brussels, on Wednesday, April 13th, Service wns held at 3 p,m lived ;for the mmeati was roost part with her Made in Bn•ealsls1s Cease. brother, W. J. Pearson oS Sasgeen, tory, - wr,