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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1939-11-29, Page 1the POSE" PUBLISHING HOUSE Rank Managers Transferred The community learned with re- gret that George N. Northwood, who has been manager oe the. Can- adian Bank of Commerce here for the pest four years, has been sent to Winglraan as manager of the. branch there. Mr. C; L, Prest of Eden, Seek., fornnerly of Ale1a Craig, Ont., will succeed Mr. Northwood here, taking over thin branch in: about three weeks, Mr. Northwood commenced hes duties in Wingham 0n Monday of this week but will ' not permanently leave Brussels for a Senn weeks hfr, efePlterson of Toronto is at present in charge of the Bank of Commerce here. Mr, Northwood will be much missed 3nthics community, an active member of Melville Presbyterian church and a leader in various com- munity activities, the departure of himself and Mra. Northwood is keen- ly eenly regreted by their large circle of friends and acquaintances, FOR A GOOD TIME BE SURE AND ATTEND THE OLD TIME DANCE —at the— ROYAL-T HALL WINGHAM FRIDAY : NIGHT, DEC. 1st Music Supplied by: - HURON CORN HUSKERS ADMISSION — — 26c BRUSSELS HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT to be held In BRUSSELS TOWN HALL FRIDAY, DEC. 1st, 8.15 p.m. Songs, Folk Dances Dumb -Bell Exercises Presentation Of diplomas & shieids. Two one -act Plays "THE WHITE PHANTOM and "MURDER IN HOLLYWOOD" ADMISSION -25c & 15c Part of proceeds to be donated to Red Cross Organization ` DON'T MISS IT ! "THE ALLEY DAFFODIL" A Comedy in 3 acts. will be presented in the WALTON HALL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1st by the Walton Y.P.U. Admission -25c and 15o Curtain 8 p,m. The Cast Mrs, George Roberts, a social 'climber Miss Anne Ennis Frances Robots, Her old maid daughter Miss Mary Humphries Cherry Ragan, The Alley Daffodil, Mists Mildred Sellers Adeline Stone, The Robert's partner in •the mousetrap. business' :Miss Ethel Sinew Inrcette, Adeline's French maid .... Miss Beth Shannon Vengeance, a cullud - servant .. Mise Mary. Bennett Mr. George Roberts, 'Some- what henpecked, Alvin McDonald Larry Rebels, His son Arthur Bewley Mitchee Morgan alias Count ie Goresse, a crook in disguise ... ..Herb !Previa Pap Ragan, Oheery'e father, aid ,soap .maker .... Walter Bewley Rumpus Riot, CuIlud' and well named Bob, Kirkby � REE NT THEATRE SEAFORTH —i—i NOW PLAYING Gary Cooper Andrea Leede The Real Glory Mali„ TUES., & WED. Ralph Richardson C. Aubrey. Smith IN Four Feathers A thrilling spectacle in technicolor Branded with mark of oowadiae But he made then take back their white feathers Next Thursday, Friday Saturday Charles Ruggles In His Exciting Night a rollicking comedy also The Three Meaquiteers Red River Range COMING- • Bette Davis in The Old Maid zi Physician ,Dies Funeral services for Dr, David M, Hadkwell were held at Methodist church, holland, 'Sa•turday after- + noon, Servboes were conducted by the Rev. Mr, W11son of Barra, Vt., and the Rev. Mr, Arnold of the Holland Methodist Church, . Burial services at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, were undo. the auspices of the American Legion, Masonic services by members or the 'Swing .Stone Lodge, F, and A. M., and by the Mystery Club of Holland were held at 11 p.m. 'Saturday at the home. Dr, 1-hack'well was a 'member of Frank H. Brink Post 607 and East Aurora Post 282 ,of the American Legion, Holland Lodge 631; I,O.0.F., Buffalo Academy of Medicine, Erie Oounty Medical Society, Buffalo Athleitio' •Club, East Aurora Country Club, lsmailia Temple, Hugh de Payees Camanandery Knights; Temp• lar, St, John Lodge 284, C. R. C. A. F, 'and A. M, of Brussels, Ont„ Mercy Hospital staff and the Mys- tery Club of Holland, Dr, Hackwell is survived by his wife, Mrs, Gladys Webster Rack- well; four slaughters, Faith, fifteen; Marjory, ten; Eraine, eight, and Judith, six; five 'brothers, Thomas H,, Wehiey C., Joseph S, of Walton; William J of •Saskateltewan and Frank M, of. Ontario; four sisters, Mrs. Isaac Dolton, Mrs. John Bu- chanan of Walton, Mrs. Peter Gard- iner of Toronto and Mrs, Emily Naylor of Rochester, Wilragharn Fills All Offices By Acclamation Mayor J. H. Crawford, Reeve Hetherington And Councillors Unopposed Wingham—All civic offices here were filled by aoolamation Monday night. , Mayor J. H. Crawford, Reeve B. S. Hetherington and Councilors Murray Jrohn'sron, Frank Sturdy, Walter Renwyek, R. H, Lloyd, Joseph 32vams and Elmer Wilkie - son, all being returnedwithout any, apposition, The same held true in the oase of A J. Walker, re-elected as a public utilities coannnissioner, and the following school trustees: ward 1—Rev. J F. Amd!erson; ward 2— Norman Fry; ward 3—Orville nab - kirk, and ward 4—Dr. A. W. Irwin. GREY Saturday evening of last week at seven o'clock a dinner party was held. at the home of Harold and Mrs. Cardiff, 8th can., when only the immediate friends were present. The honored guest of the evening was. Mrs. Richard 'Cardiff who was celebrating her 71st 'birthday and received gifts and congratulations. A splendid supper was served by the hostess, the evening was most pleasantly spent in shat and social intercourse. Will and Mrs. .Smith 6th con., were week -end visitors to Alma to visit Mrs. Smith's another, Mrs, Burnett, w1ho is quite poorly at present, !Preparation is ,being ¢Wade in several of the schools dor their an- nual Xmas, entertainment. NumeMaus fniende •gat'lrered ,at the home of B, and Mrs'. Bray to welcome the newlyeweds Glen Bray and bride Many gifts were pre - seated and good wishes for their future happiness. PLAY "Here Cortes Charlie"wil be pretse,ted in the Township Hall, Ethel, on, Wed,, Dec, 13th. Please Watch for further particulars. DANCE & PRIZE DRAW CRANBROOK COMMUNITY HALL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8th, 1939 10 prizes to be dnawn for Get your tickets early Tickets -25c each Lunch Served SUNDAY SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT Melville Presbyterian Church FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15th EVERYBODY WELCOME "Then She isn't exactly one of the eesipathehlc eort?" said Snuff. `iSvinpptheticl" snapiig b Brown, nWhen. ; that woman wasn't born, she was quarried!" russets( Wealnesclay, November 29th, 1939 FLOCAL N E W S ITEMS 11 Mr, R, A, Reid, well-known Stoat- ford Optometrist who was injured in an auto accident on' Nov, : est, is. making splendid »regress and his many frleiidis.and cu'stontere will be' glad( to know that be will be at his Bimseele office o, Wednesday after- noon, Dec, Stlt trent 3,00 'to 5,00, His • edifice is' in Miss Hingston'•s store, United Church W. A. Hold Bazaar The W. A. of the United church held a Bazaar on Saturday aftei'- naan in the .Public Library, Those in charge of the various booths were: Mitis E. Downing, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs:, A. Cardiff, Mrs, J, Brown, Mrs, Sanderson, Miss M. Downing, 'Mrs, R. Currie, Mrs. M. LOWv%, Mrs. , McDonald, Mrs. A. Beeker and Mrs, J. Bryans, Football Club Dance The dance held in the Town Hall on Friday evening, sponsored by the Football Club • was a very enjoyable affair A good crowd attended and were delighted. to dance to the music of Frankie Bank's orchestra, The ]tall was beautifully decorated with a canopy of red, white and blue streamers and the walls5 were draped with -Union Sacks, Those who did not aoce,pt their invitations to attend missed a, most pleasant evening's entertaimmnet. Attend Lodge Meeting A number of the members of Western Star and Morning Star Lodgers, Brussels, attended a meet- ing of the order in Wingham on Monday of this week. The gathering was, addressed by "the District Deputy, a pleasing pragra1n was presented and a delightful social time was, enjoyed, Those attend- ing were, Mrs ,0, Hemingway, Mrs. G. McDowell, Mrs. W. Little, Mrs. N. F. Gen'y, Miss E. Spells Mrs W, Williamson, Mrs. D. here, Mrs. D. Denman, Mrs' R. Gemmil, Mrs. C, Buschlin and Messrs, 0, Hem- ingway, Won, Little, D. A, Rann and S. Davidson, —s:—*— United Church Y. P. The Young People of the United Church met on Monday night. The theme ,for the evening wee "Horne," and the meeting was opened with the reading of a poem by the same title by Mhry Davidson This was followed by the singing of Hymn "What a friend we. have in Jesus." Imogene Sanderson led in parper. The Scripture Lesson was read by Luella Mitchell. Atter the busi- ness part of bhe meeting Mary Seeker read a poem, entitled "The Lights of Hoare •',Hymn," Happy the home when .God is there" was sung followed by a nolo by Margaret Pearson. The Topic, "The Home and. what it means to us" was given by Mns, Wheeler Alice Pope played a piano solo and Hymn "De- ltoid a. stranger at the door" was -sung. The meeting was closed by repeating the benediction. -•—s-- El, C. S. News ,For the past weeks preparation for the annual commencement has Played, ars active part in the lives of D,C,S, Andante end now, as' that Fateful Friday fishers near, the whole school is in a feverish excitement, iStudenits are ;practicing faithfully so that this important event will be a sdtecess surpassing all others, lu addition to the paramount feature of .the ,progrant—the play entitled "The White ,Phantom; was mentioned last week, there is a second play, entitled "Murder In Ilollyavoodr' under the able direc- tion of Mr, Laycock, The best consietis of the following characters whose dramatic ability caveat be surpaslsed. Merle Young, ace dir- ector of The Mystic Filar. Company, Mary Beater; Ella Rallis, her sten- ographer, Mary Helen Eckmier; Carol Hepburn , a ntovle star, Jean Sbeiran; Great Joy, a featured player, Janet King; Alice Smith, who latils front Kansas', Jean Me- Donalkl. Clinton Vale, a movie hero, Glen Wheeler; Nick Johnson, a camera men, Donald) Lawless; Fox E, Iceane, a deltedtive Who can. not detect, neje Moore, lIiveryone is urged. to attend this program, Friday, Dec, let et 8.15 and help their school se well as the Rdd Cross, Ontario House Meets January 10th The 1940 55515110n of the Ontario Legislature will open at Toronto on January 10, Premier Mitchell F. Redburn announced on Friday, The prernlc:'s '"tatenieet followed a con- ferenoe with Col. George A, Drew, C'onserva,tive leader, All major Iegirletdon which has so far been considered by the Government was disclosed to Col. Drew. Mr. ldep• burn said there will be no redis- tribution bill this session, as once forecast, At the Churches Services in Melville Preshyte.inn church ou Sund'ay were conducted by tbe minister, Rev, S. Kerr; Pre- paratory servicewill be held on Thusday evening and the sacra- ment of the Lord's Supper will ba held on Sunday morning. Services in the United Church en Sunday were conducted by the min- ister, Rev, H J. Mahoney whose subject at the morning service was "Strange Gods" and in the evening "Why do the righteous suffer." —5—r^ • United Church W. A. The W, A. of the United Church held its November meeting et the borne or Miss E, Downing with Miss M. Robinson in the chair. General bueinesg was discused and a nomin- atimg committee composed of Mrs. J, A. Smith, Mns, Sanderson, Mrs, Backer was appointed to bring in a slate of ofdeers for the next meet - Mg. 'On Saturday afternoon this Society held a very successful bazaar in the Library with Miss E, Downing as conaenor, The pro ceede amounted to 5110.00, DISEASE NOT SPREADING The rabies epidemic in Perth. Huron and Bruce counties' ,Is...attai,. •butetl to a dog from the 'united States belonging to, tourists, who stoped at Wingham, Dr, A. E. Cam- eron, veterinary director-general bf the dominion department of agri- culture, say he is satisfied the epidemic did not originate among Canadian dogs, The department is optinrtistic that the disease will not spread. to other pants of the prov- ince. The quarantine of 22 •town- ships in the three counties must re- main in operation "at least three months;" Dr. Cameron stated. $2,000 Dissappears From Bankers Car-- Provincial ar—Provincial pollee of Huron county, in charge of Constable P, E. Mc- Coy, Goderich, are continuing their investigation into the reported loss of apProxmiately 52,000 in currency, said to have been stolen or lost from the ,trunk a an automobile somewhere between Dungannon and Auburn last Wednesday even- ing. 'Manager Sheppard and Teller Cameron, od Auburn branch of the Bank of 'Commence spent three days a week operating a breech in,Dun- gannon. It was after they had re- turned last Wednesday evening after a day's business, in Dungan - nom and a business trip to Gode- rich that they discovered.. the Parcel of money was misting from the rear of their automobile, The United Church REV, H. J. MAHONEY. B.A., B.D. PREACHER 11 a,m,—The New Commandment 3 p.m,—Sunday School 7 p.m. --Evening Worship Monday—Y, P, U. meets at Melville Church Wednesday, Dec. 6—Prayer meeting In Melville Church. In Memoriam WAIRD-ole sad and loving meteors' of a dear Father and Husband, William Ward, wino passed awaY four years ago (Dep. 2tid, 1935), Deep in my heart Iv a picture, Worth Were than .Shiver or Gold, It's the picture ,of a dear Father Whose memory Will hover grow old Oh :for the touch 01 a vanished hated, And: the sound et a voice that is 'sIt'itl. Ever remembered by wife and SamilY. ost BRUSSE'L, , ON"RIO H. PEOPLE WE KNOW e ,l. x* s, F, le, Smith spent a few days fn Toronto last week, t'* Mr. and Mrs, J, W. Stewart were. Sunday 'afternoon visitors with his stetter at Flesherton, 11, David McGill k of Wingham spent a day last week at the home of his uncle Mr, Mark Buchanan. s * * * Leslie 3. Campbell, Mrs, Camp- bell and son Brian or South Bend, Indiana, spent the week -end with Allan A, .and Miss Mary Laanont. • Mrs, Jack Cotter� illand daughter Donna of Port Elgin were -visiting at the home of her parents Mi•. and Mrs, Duncan McDonald last week.. s * h Dr. J. H. Buchanan, Mr, Ed. Clarke and Mr, Hannah o Delo- mine, Man,, celled at the home of the formers father Mr, Mark Bu- chanan on Sunday, :x r * Miss Helen Allen, who has been employed at the Brussels Dairy for the past few months, has gone to Goderich where she has secured a position, :r. * * Allan A. and Miss Mary Lamont, accompanied by L. 3' and Mrs. Campbell and son Brian spent -Sun- day with L, J. and Mrs. Lamont of Kincardine, Mess -s, W� Williamson, N. Chap- man, W, J, McCracken and A. Me - Taggart attended a meeting of the I 0, 0. F. in Seaforth on Friday at which the President was an official guest, Miss. Aleen *Gfbsoa who has been a nuredn-training at the Toronto General Hospital completed her course on Friday, Nov. 25th She had. the unique experience of never missing a single working day daring the three years. +Congratulations. Enlisted Men Under 19 Will Not Go Overseas Officers below the age of 20 and enlisted men less than 19 years of age in the Canadian Active Service Force will not be sent to serve over- seas, Major-General A. G, L. Mc- Naughton made bnown during the week -end. Such men, said the officer' com- manding the Brslt overseas division, will be kept in training until they ;each the minimum age. Under exis(img conditions mem can enlist and offleere canobtain a commission in the militia as, soon as they have passed their 18th birthday. WALTON Mr, Will Bolton and Miss Dorothy also Mr, .Joseph's Bolton of Roches- ter, N,Y., spent the week -ted with their father Mtn I, Bolton of Mc- Killop, Mr. Bent Colclough of Dinsmore, Sask., tailed 'on ,Friends in the village on Monday, The Young People's Union of Duff's Church Will present their play in the Community Hall on Fri- day evening of ,this week, The play is a three -sot comedy entitled, "The Alley Daffodil," and is being directed by Rev, F. A. Gilbert. It le reportedi that this is one of the best plays• of the season and we know them no one in the community will want to Miss this enjoyable evening. WEDDING McCullough - Nichol ,MIONIMON - A pretty weskking was solelmeised it ,the, manse, Brussels, when Rev, S, Kerr united in marriage ' Miss E1nor Nichol, daughter of M,r and Mrs•. John Nichol, of Brussels and Elwood MdOullougb, (formerly of 'Monlcton, son of Matt MieOullough, and the late Mils. McCullough. 'The bride was charming in a dress of French: wool fabric with black aeces0ories, and tweed sports coat. She was attended by Miss Witnnifred MoCeliough, of Monks- Oat who wore a "glory 'Mee crepe -vires with blank anoesseries: 'Phe gtoom was attended by Gordon Nichol, of Brussels, Attar the cere- mony a reception was heidi at the home of the bride's Parente Annual Meeting Is Held By Melvile Church The annual meeting of the, Mel- ville Presbyterian, 'Church was held on Friday evening', Robert Bow • - man, chairman of the Board of Managers presided, with, 'Allan A, Lenient, sec, The -various reports in• dieete a year of worthwhile work aeoomplished in all departnnents. R. Bowman gave a . review of the year's, work of the church, A Pro- gram was given including a duet by Mie and Mrs. Earegey; recita- tion by Helen Armstrong, duet, June. Work and Jean Matheson; recitation, Mrs. Gordon McDowell; solo, W, Spier. Earl Moore spoke for the Y. P. S. and what to do to get -the young people to attend. D. McTavish, superintendent of the Sunday School, gave an account of the work there. James' Armstrong also gave an acaunt of the Sunday School work, Mee W. Scott spoke for the Ladies' Aid in the absenee of the President, Mrs. L . E'ckmtier, She mentioned that the ladies as- sisted in helping to pay dor the decoration of the church which was done the past summer. Mrs'. I. Parker spoke: for the W.M;S., whose motto is "The World for Christ." Three hundred dollars was given for missions last year. A discussion was held whether to purchase two, silk flags for the ' pul- pit and for the National Anthem to be sung at the close of the service during the duration of the war, Dr. W. D. S. Jaffeson of the board of managers, Spoke on how to meet the deficit of the year. Will Present . Hymn Books Owing to a number of young People of the chlor going to Norm- al School at Stratford it was de- cided to take advantage of their homecoming over the weekend t0 present •then with hymn. books - Books will be presented to Misses Isobel and Edith •McTavish, Betty Walken', Jessie Little, DoroBthy Bal- lantpne and a Testament to. Billy Eolemier who ie taking music art Princeton, Nese Jersey, and to David Parker ed Queen's, Univer- s'1ty, -Kingston, and Marie King, Stratford, Much regret was ex- pressed at the meetinv, al the loss to Melville 'Church and choir of George Northwood, manager Of the Bank of Commerce who will short- ly be leaving for Wingham where be will take charge of the' bank there, He will be greatly missed and the congregation took advan- tage of this meeting to present him with a hymn book. L. Eck 'gym' sang "The Braes O' Mar," af- ter which a ,bountiful lunch was served, Walton Couple Married 50 Years Mr. and Mrs, Joshua Dennison, or Walton, -belelbrated their 50th wed- ding anniversary at ,the home of their daughter, Mies, Lorne 'Spears, in Harrtston, on Monday, Noveanber 20, Elizabeth Grace Grigg was mar- ried to Joshua Dennison at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Geo• Grigg, a,t Walton, on November 20, 1389, Rev. Mr, Torrence, .of the Methodist Church, officiated. Mary Grigg, new Mrs, Crawford, of Tal- madge, Sask, sister Dorf the, bride, was dridetsmaid, Mr, Swallow, 08 Lead Miry, was the groomsman. Cntil 1902 Mr. and Mi Denison resided! on a warm near Watton.. They moved to Moose Jaw, Sank„ and homesteaded there, In 1913 they moved back- and tool- up residence in Sea1'onth, until 1929 when they moved to neer Walston to make their. home with, their youngest son, 'John. There are five children; Elmer- et Willows, 'Sask,; Lida, Mrs. Archie Tbyler, of Davyroyd," Sc.eSk; Irene, Mrs. George Oates, of ILeadlyn, SasGretta, Mrs, Verne Speare, of Harrdston and John, ,or MicKiliob. Mr, and Mrs. Dennison received numerous gifts and messages of con- gratulaelons. -;Kieron Expositor. ANNOUNCEMENT To Producers of Creams iHaving purchased from Mr. es M. Semis, his creamery Omni.uai. n known as the "Brussels Creamery" I wish to solicit; your patronage and promise to give you the very best servicce. possible Roy 8. Cousins