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Farewell !Given
Rev. and Mrs.
Williams, Monday
fl'he congregations of Knox Prea
byterian church, Cranbrook and, tbr-
Presbyteniau• church Ethel united
in a Farewell gaatiterinig 'which met
ih the Cranibroodi ehurc'h on Mom
day evening to honour Rev. W. A
Williamus and, Mrs. Williams. before
their immediate departureto Mr.
Willilpjrnf's: new charge at Valetta
and Dover.
The diwren was crowded wits
those who wished to have a part in
expreskdng to Mr, and Mrs. Wil•
lianas the regret at their departure
and to wish them well in their new
field of endeavour.
Mr, Wm. Cameron, one of the
elders of the Cranbrook congrega•
tion, pr'esidedt as, chairman for the
evening and the followinb deltbhtful
program was conducted:- Musi-
cal selections, Mr, Henry Goraaiitz,
violin solo; Mr. Thompson and
slaughter Jean; month organ duet;
Mr. William McNair and Stuart Mc-
Nair, violin and 'ban'jo selection.
Readings, Misses Mae Fischer and
Emrylene Steiss, Mr. Jas. Perris;
Solo, Miss Olive Hac1leweU; vocal
duets, Mrs. C. Kernaghen and Doris
Porter; Misses Dorothy Turnbull
and Veria Fischer, Misses Mary and
Muriel 117rclDonald, Miss Estella
Cunningham and Ross Gunmingluaan.
At the close of the much enjoyed
Program, the guests• of honour were
called to the platform and wem
made ,the recipients a two hand,
some gifts, a book case and walunt
tea wagon, The presentation of
the tea wagon to Mrs. Williams was
made by Mrs. George Krauter of
Ethel ,and Mrs. George Evans of
Cranbrook and of the book case to
Mr, Williams, by Mr, Jacob Fsicher
and Mr. Wm, M CC,,innis, The ac-
oonuplainyinig ad'd'ress wag read by
Mr, Stanlep Dunbar, of Ethel:
Cranbrook, +sept, 4th, 1939
To Mr, and Mrs. Williams:
Dear. Friends.
In view of your early departure
from our midst to enter upon other
fieide of labor and to matte new
.friends and acquaintances we who
have assembled here tonigliit repre-
senting as we db the congregatious
of Oranbrook and Ethel with their
respective conymuuities desire tt
express to you, in some tangible
forms our sincere appreciation of the
sertces you have rendered .as oc-
cupants of the manse and as citi-
zens df the communities.
To Mrs. Williams—,we feel that
we are indebted for not only your
wadded, co-operation in all the
social activities of our churches but
also an active interest ` In the
..., the work of the W.M S.
'Your amiable Smile .under dna
and every condition together with a
bellpflul handl have proven yourself
to be a real "uMotber in Service,"
And to you Mr. Williams your
pulpit ministrations have been• of
such a character ror nearly twelve
years that 'Site sincerity of the tip.
peal front, week to week together
with knowledge that we are hearing
the pure word of God and aiot the
opinions of men can bave but one
effect "viz"—the edifying of our
minds and the other blessed
quality of the steadfast trust in the
fidelity and goodness of God. 'ro1
have as it were been saying to us
both by -precept and : etannple,
"This is the way walk ye in it,"
We admit that the real/ease . to
this, bac not been encouraging\ at
times but, we. have the sure Word of
promise' that 'My Word shall not re..
turn to me void."
Then again when troubles claane
upon us and when, sickness, and
even death invaded our thomes 'Your
presence has 'been, a benedihtion be.
cense of your -wise counsel and
gracious help to bear if 'possible
Park of the load.
We are not unmindful of the
many times you have taken' your
ear and, visited hospitals with . au
other apparent motto titan to be.
about continually doing good,
For this,. and maul other ,thoige
we ask you to accept these gats not
that nh.eir value expresmee 'the
measure of our appreciation but as
tokens of a love and, sympathy deep-
ly inlbedlldod, in ear hearts that ' go
out to you as you are about to
leave us;•,
. Then n matter where you giant
Whatever ti:yaatr lot in kite out'
Grey Twirl,
Cott/lei/ Meeting
Minutes o% Council meeting Sept
2nd.
The minutes of intmeeting were
read and approved on motion of
Leslie McKay seconded by Alex
Alexander.
114o7'e 5 by T. 0, Wilson seconded
yy h'oe, Dougherty, that we .grant
$25.00 to the Ethel Cemetery Board.
—Carried.
Moved. by Alex Alexander second,
ed by Thos. Dougherty that by-law.
no, 5 for 1939 be finally passed.
lOarrled.
Moved by Leslie McKay seconded
by T. C. Willson that Thomas Doug-
, betty (councillor) be appointed by
The Municipal Board of the Town.
shirr of Grey as a member . of the
Oranbrook Cemetery Board.
' _Carried
Moved, by 1', 0, Wilson seconded
iby Leslie McKay that this council.
spray all the remaining roads on
which brush, was cut in 1938;
—Carried.
Moved by Thos. Dougherty sec-
onded by T. ,C, Wilson that, as
sevetial ratepayesr interested, have
petitioned the council to have the
outlet of .the North and South Ivaatt.
land Improved we instruct the Clerk
to notify Geo. A. MCCubbrn•, O,L.S,
to examine and report on the sale
area. —Carried.
(Moved by Leslie McKay, second-
ed by Thos: Dougherty that all op -
moved accounts be paid. --Carried.
Moved' by Alex Alexander second -
ea by T. 0, Wilton, that we do nosv.
adjourn to meet again Oct 7th cat at
the call of the Reeve, _Carried.
The following
accounts were paid:
Frank Harrison, rife , , .. .. 27.50
Cecil Bateman, clean catch -
basins .50
Oscar Nichol, crush and
haul' gravel 2229.36
Speiran & King, spraying
roads 17,00
L. A. Willis, cheok loads 10.55
Dave MoLennan, repair
calved 6.15 -
Thos. McFarlane, brushing 1.00
John McKay, fill washout . 1.50
Ralph Thomason, tile 13.20
Seth Pride, the .65
Percy Ward, reptile culvert 1.00
Vallance png1ie, broken plow 5.00
Geo, Malraty, survey road 1.61
Edi Jacklin, ,gravel .. , , , 78.00
Hugh: McKay, gravel 120,00
Lundy McKay, check loads 11.40
John Camolbe0l, check loads 18.50
Dom, Road. Mach. Co,
2 blades , • 9.72
Dom, Road Madh, Co.
s'cratpe w 78, 00
Can. Nat. By., freight 2,72
Stan. Alexander, operate
maintainer 54,45
Canadian OR Co., gasoline .. ,58.37.
Ed. Jardine, rep mach , - , , 6.25
Mr, H. Raby, rep. mach, .., 2.80
Insurance, T,wlp, office , , 7,50
H. Bolger, U;S.S, no. 12 ., '100.00
Witt. ,Spence, S,St no. 11. 360.00
Brussels Post, by-laws,
Greig Drain 15.00
J. H, Fear, Clerk's Fees
Gieig Drain 20,01
J. R. Fear, South Maitland 3.75
Fr.D.P.C„ Tiwv office 3,00
Leslie McKay, Beauchamp
'Creek Drain • , , 10,09
Ruse. Knight, S.S. no. 8 , . . 100.00
Aatdrew 'ltt'rnbull, S.S.
no, 2 125.00
Roy Hall, $.S, no, ; 6 , , . , 100.00
John Schnook, Otianbrook
Cemetery Board 50.00
Harold Love, Ethel Cents.
tery Board 25,30
Wan, Smith, .S,'S. no, 3 .. , - 100:00
Fraa'lt Donnelly, account
1936 to 1939 110,73
McK, Cuntenings, sheep
killed , 7.00
J. H. Fear, Sept, Salary .., 41,65
J. H, FEAR, Clerk.
Interest will follow you and.
mai 'prayer will ever be that:
"God ay bleats yon and keep you
and cause tre light of his coenteu-
anoe to shine upon. you and gime.
you peace." •
Signed• on behalf of the two
Congregations and ••Comannnities,
Mr, Wili4atns thanked, the people
Qat behalf of himself and his wire
for the lovely gifts and the kind
sentiment expresbed.
At the, concbusien lunch was Sere -
ad by the managers of Knox church
and their calves. The elenlnit
was brought to a Close with the
singing of "God Be With You 'Till
'We Moet Again,"
Wednesday, September 6th, 1939
•
�._..----• BRUSSELS, ONTARIO
* * : * * * * * Two of Three
►1MS PEOPLE WE KNOW For ,St Columiban
CAL SEWS i"T
* * * 23f * * * * *•
Engagement m.nnoimcement
?Ile engagement le announced Gf
Mary Eleanor, daughter • of ?roles-
sor Samuel 11, C'rerar and the late
Mrs. 'Cr-erar, to Rebs, Charles. (Bud)
Christie, son of 'Mr, and , Mae
Charles W. 'Christie the marriage to
take ' place Saturday, September
;luta, at 7 o'clock, in Era,kine United
Cbhurcb.
Clinton Swimming
Pool iH'alted
At the council meeting Counc'1-
for K, Waters, apeaking for the
Lions Club, stated that owing to
the fait Belgiumd has declared war
on Germany and Canada well un-
doubtedly take an active pant, the
Lions Cbfb bas decided, to discon-
tinue work on the municipal swim-
ming pool, which has been in pru-
greas. for the past three weeks• for
an indelipite period,
Engagement
Announcement
Mr. and Mrs. Robt. T, Strachan
of Brussels; Ontario,wish to an
nounoe the engagement of their
dangghrter, Ruth Cameron, to Mr.
Wiitlam Langton Palmer Jr„ son of
Mr, and Mita. W. L. Palmer of To-
mato, the marriage to take Place
quietly September 300, In York-
minater,Church, Toronto,
Ontario Beverage
Rooms Not Closing
Beverage rooue and nquor stores
will not be closed as a, war -time
emergency, it was indicated' Satur-
day by Hon. St. Cyair Gdrdon, chair-
man od the Ontario Liquor Central
Board,
Following a session of the cab.
hret Mr, Gordon said that no re•
striations were contemplated for
the present at least.
Glaring Motor Lights
Cause trash
Care drive by James Thynne, 0f
R. R. No. 5, Bmussels and Graham
Work, also of R. It, 5, Brussels
Collided' on the road from Wingham
to Brussels, In the crash both
oars were damaged and Mrs. Wolk
a passenger with her son; suffered
from severe shock. Prattle Officer
Norman Lever, of 'Clinton, who ir-
vestiga.ted the accident stated that
glaring headligmts were a contrib-
tutung cause to the accident.
Discuss Plowing Match
A meeting of the North Huron
Plowtnren's Association was tela
Wednesday afternoon at the town
hail, Brussels, for the purpose of
discussing the annual plowing
match at was decld.ee to hold the
match on Thursday, October 5, and
a committee was apppinted to
select a location on either of the
following townships, Oollborne, Hub•
lett and Feat and West Wawanosh,
and to complete all arrangements,
DIED
READMAN In Morris -llwp,, os
Tuesday, September 5th, 1939,
George E. Readman, in his 73rd
year.
Funeral will take place from nts
late home; lot 19. concession S, Moe
rho Twp. on Thursday, Sept. 7011. T't
the Roman Catholic Church at 10
o'clock for service. Interment
in the R. C. Cemetery,
Football
W.F.A. Junior
ST. ,GOLUMBAN Vs. BRUSSELS
AT
VICTORIA PARK, BRUSSELS
SATURDAY, SEPT. 9th
at 6.30 p.m.
ADMISSFON-15o ,Children Free
Harry Fisher—.Referee
Anniversary Services
Roe's United Church
Sunday, Sept. 10th at 11 a.m.
and .7.30 p.m.
Speaker—Rev. Mr. Tavener,
of Bluevale
Tuesday evening, Sept. 12th
from 0 to 8 p.m.
COLD MEAT SUPPER
followed by a play
"The Red 'Headed Step.Child"
by Newbridge Young People
Admission --35c and 15c
Rev. H. Snell, Pastor,
Mrs. MacFarlane, Pies.,
Ladies' Aid
Highlights of C.N.E.
Closing Days
C. N, E, Pragrame for the Final
Three Days are being expanded and
revised, to make the Miele an histor.
is demongtratioa of Canadian eentt•
meat. On Thursday and Friday;
SkY 'Spectacles including smoke
screen demonstratiosa are planned
and the R.C,A.F. Ground Show con-
tinues, Major James Iloollttie,
famed US. Ryer, arrives on Friday
afternoon on a goodwill flight from
New York, Live Stock Review
Day on Friady me eeote1 to pro-
duce the uost comprehensive Marcia
dart of blue ribbon animals from
Canadian farms. in thepast decade.
On the closing Saturday, Citizens'
Day, the features will include
Children's Day attractions, at Child-
ren& Day rates,
Garden Tea at Brussels
Is Much Enjoyed
A gatiden tea was heldon the
lawn of Mrs. Gordon Sanderson
under the auspices of the Women's
Association a the United 'Church
on Wednesday afternoon. The pro-
gram was given by the Union
United Chmroh Association, Mrs,
T. Doherty was chairlady and was
in charge of the program which in-
t/Eluded piano duet by Aileen and
Doherty Dillworth, solo by Joyce
Keys; dluet by Edith and Olive
Slpeia'an; readily by Mary Mein
Josh; 'solo by Maureen Boyd and a
duet by Mrs,. Brown and Mrs..
Machan, Mr. Mahoney held' a
guessing contest and Margaret
Robinson some games. Lunch was
served,
GREY
Mrs, Beacom, laudlett, is a guest
during the past week at the home
of her slater, Mrs, Wm, Bremner,
4th con,
Miss Partridge, Montaton, is the.
new teacher at 'S.S. no. 3 ,tbe school
has been re.shdngled and made in
readiness for the reopening on
Tuesday of this week.
Allex Pearson, Hanover is enjoy-
ing •Ms holidays with his parents,
T. and Mrs•, Peansony he also took a
trip to Nova Scotia which was
masa interesting,
Geo. Hutchinson, 6th con., has
purchased a new Case tractor, witb
good power which he will use In
connection with threshing.
•Mich. Viola Wilson, Toronto and
:her. uncle Mr. Anderson, Peter-
borough were holiday visitors at
the home of Eldon and Mrs,' Wil-
son, 10th con,
Harold and Mae. 'Thomas aux
family were Sunday risitors at the
home of M, Dennis,
'Mrs, A. Raynerd was hostess for
the September meeting of the Roe'.
Women's .Association Final ar-
rangements yere made for the an-
niversary supper,
Roe's. Church ,Anniversary ser•
vices will be 'held; on Sunday, Sept
10th at 11 a.m, and 7.50 p.m. when
Rev, C. Tavener of Bluevale will
preach; A cold' met supper follow-
ed by a hilarious comedy presented
by Newbridge talent will be given
on Tuesday, Sept, 12t1, You are
Invited' to attend these ,services,
RACHEL ,A. SHIELS
Word has been receded here of
the deauh of Mrs, Rachel A. Shieis
on August .05th. The late Mr;
Spiels waw bbru 81 years ago iu
Kings Township, York County, On-
tario, She was the eldest dough -
tea Of the. late George and Mrs,
Brighani when :quite young she
moved to Huron Oacnty, in 1883 she
married Thomas S'riels, who died in
1920, at 'Corning, Saran, where they
bad lived for about 25 yenta, After.
the death of her hlrsband she went
to Five with her daughter Mrs..
Burdeitt a DIedal, Sask.
She leaves, to mourn her loss
one son, John of Bede, Mona and
daughter Lottie and nine grand-
children and one great grand-
daughter.
The funeral service was held In
at. Paul's United/ +C'bntreh, Pa11.
bearers, were George and Donald
Miss Ierne Pease was a visitor in
Listowel over the week -end. ,'
litre Lemnos, • Det1 oit, was a holt:
day visitor with, her mother, Mrs.
Messer,
Mrs. Jane Thompson spent Sus
day with Mr, and Mas. Frank Oliver
in Ingersoll,
• • •
Mr. and Mrs, Frank T, Oliver of
petroit spent the week -end with
Mrs, J, Oliver,
* *
Miss Carrie*Hingeton event a few
days in Toronto combining busbies?.
with pleasure.,
Miss Viola Wilson•o' Toronto was
a Labor Day vtsibor with relatives
and friends.
* * * •
Mrs, H. L. Humphries of Sarnia'
was a holiday guest with Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Walker,
• • •
Miss Evelyn Cunningham, R.N.;
of Brantford, spent the week -end at
her home here.
Mr. and Mr4, *Fred Wood and
children of Detroit were renewing
old friendships in Brussels.
* *
Mr, and Mrs. Geo, Goldbeck of
Haileyibury is visiting relatives anti
friends in, and around town.
Mr. and Mra, Fred Mee of Strat-
ford were Sunday visitors with Mrs.
Mee's mother Mrs, W. W. Wilbee.
Mr, Ward, M. Buchanan and• son
of Detroit, were Labor Day vasltors
at the home of Mr, Mark Buchanan,
* * *
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Turnbull of
Kitchener were week -end guests at
the home of the tatter's another
Mrs. Duke Jordan.
MT. and Mrs, • Polk of Lincoln
Park and their two sons Spent a
few hours at the house of Mrs.
Badgley 00 Sunday.
* *
Mrs. J. Ballantyne and daughter,
Dorothy, have gone to Stratford to
live, Mieei Dorothy will attend nor-
mal school there,
Miss Mandy, I18 iCracken spent a
few days in Toronto the guest cf
her sister Miss Carrie McCracken
and visiten the Exhibition.
* * *
Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Jackson and
children of London were visitor's
with the former's parents Mr, and
Mrs. H. L. Jackson and also with
Mrs. Jackson's brother, Rev. H. Ma-
honey and Mrs, Mahoney.
O 1. •
Mr, Clayton Jordan of Toronto
was a Labor Day visitor with his
mother Mrs, Duke Jordan. His
wife and son George and daughter
Fay who have spent their vacation
here have returbed borne with hint.
Miss Rhea Doherty of Sancta,
who, for the past few days has been
visiting with Mr, and Mrs. A. B,
Wheeler and Mrs, John Robb, was
called home hurriedly last Them -
day when her brother was fatally
injured in an accident fy a laud
roller on their father's, farm near
Simaoe.
• • •
Mrs, Frank C. Wilson and Prof.
N. C. Hart won the Thistle Glub's
mixed doubles bowling tourna:Ment
held 'Saturday with three wine and a
,phis of 26, Mrs. R. 0, Wilson and
F, N. Allen won second prize with
three wens. ,plus 25. Twenty-two
pairs competed, (Mrs. Frank Wil•
sin and,'hlrs, R. 0, Wilson, wives of
former Briasseldtes are given con.
gratnlatione rliy Friends of this
cormnuunity,)
• ,• •
Mrs. D. Badgley has returned
home rlwm a most enjoyable holiday
with son Alrvin Badlgiey and Mrs.
Badgley and family at Lincoln Park.
Mich.,' and with the Badlgley famll•
ifs at Kinds, Mich, Mr ,and Mr,e
A1rvin Badgley and three daughters
aecenapanted iris, Mother home:
While away Mrs. Badgtoy attended
the Badglsy reunion on the sixth of
Aug1U'st at Gallup Park, Port
Stewart Jack and, 13. Ferguson, B, Austin,, Wieht, where she was the
Deals• and L. Stovin, oldest member od the fatally et.
Coium,ban jianiors took a a0o•
on11 win °veal Brusggels in the sense
for the W.P.A. junior trophy in St.
Coluinhbaii, Tuesday. The score w08
22 for the young ` Sainte, 'giving
theme two victorleg in three game4
played. The_ other game was a
draw, The .teams will meet again
in Bruise's on ,Saturday night, Cola
weart'her bust the ahtendbnce
Tae11diay night's gaane, but thosate
who stayed away aniseed a good
eailtdbition of football:
John O'Connor scores two a the
St, Colutlban goals. Pat Cleary was
the other goal -getter. Pratt and
Stiles scored( for Brussels. An un-
fortunate mishap occurred when
Baker cif Wessels was struok . in
the eye by the ball, and required
medical attention.
The teaane;
Bnukaelei — Dunbar, Spence, Val-
lance, Bryans, King, Pratt, , Dan.
brook, Stiles, Lowe, Keifer, Baker,
Barnes,. Stephenson,
1St, .Colunnban — Stapleton, G.
O'aConnor, Carlin, Joe O'Connor,
McKeever. Ni.,holson, John O'Con-
nor, Cleary, Sills, Sullivan, Melady,
Hart, O'Reilly,
Reaeree—Harry Fisher, Stratford.
JAMESTOWN
A reception yas held inthe cam•
funny hall at Jamestown to wel-
comer 11.r and Mrs. Mervyn Graing-
er to the commarnity. A program
was given by the young people, In-
cluding reading by Eleanor McKay;
a quartet by Edith McLel-
lan, Betty Wilson, Jessie McDonald
and Dorothy Dennis; a duet by Mr,
and Mrs. Melvin Dennis; mono-
logue, Jessie Strachan; duet by
Rev. H. and Mrs. S'nelil; duet by Ida
and Kenneth Sellers; solo by Thom-
as Stracban; monologue, Eleanor
McKay. The orchestra gave two
selections and community singing
was enjoyed. Radio music was
heard while numerous, gifts were
unwrapped. Mr. and 'Mrs. Graing-
er expressed their thanks for the
kindnesig and generosity of the
Jamestown people.
tending and also' theone from the
greatest disltaace, ,
Mr. and Mrs. ▪ D. 'M. Scott, Hamil-
ton were holiday week -end visitors
with relatives here. Mirk Jean
Scott who has been their guest, re-
turned home with them.
• • •
Mis. A, Sperling and infant son,
who have been visiting with her
parents, Mr, and Mrs. Rio Logan,
for the past dew weeks have return-
ed to their home in St, Marys,
* * 0
miss Claret', whose engagement
is announced thdsweek is a niece
01 J'. CCrerar and also of Mrs, A. C.
Baeker of Brussels and is well.
known by many here.
The United Church
REV. H. J. MAti3NEY, B,A., B,D,
PREACHER
THE ALTAR OF .SACRIFICE
11 a•rnt.---Is Sacrifice Futile?
3 p.m.—Sunday School, Sept. 17,
Rally Day
7 p.m,—Keeping the Glow.
REGENT
THEATRE
SEAFORTH
• • •
NOW PLAYING
Edward B. •Robinson Paul Lucas
Confessions of a
Nazi Spy
MON, TUES. WED.
Pat O'Brien Wayne Morris
Kid from Kokoirna
Joan" Blonde!! May Robson
How hard can you laugh?
You'll know after seeing this
picture
NEXT THUR, FRI SAT.
Gene Autry Smiley ,Burnette
Mountain Rhythm
with June Story
Bad men ;bite the dust when
Gehe Autry *Weeps the range
COMING- �^
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