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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1939-12-8, Page 1POST PUBLISHING HOUSE HOME-MADE BAKING SALE. AND 15c TEA Lovely selection of articles suitable ':tor practical ;and lovely Christmas Gifts CANDY BOOTH Will be held In PUBLIC LIBRARY, BRUSSELS SATURDAY AFTERNOON Dec. 9th under the auspices of St. John's Ladles' Guild —DANCE— WALTON COMMUNITY HALL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8th Music supplied• 'by— , Arthur's Orchestra ADMISSION -35e LUNCH A PLAY "CHEERIO MY DEARIO" presented by Londeaboro Choir under the auspices of the Women's Association of the Walton United Church •to be held in The Community Hall WEDNESDAY EVE., DEC. 13th ADMISSION -25c & 150 Mrs, A. MUC'all, Pre&. Dare, N, Reid, Sec. REGENT THEA. TRF SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING Charles Ruggles in His Exciting Night John Wayne Roy Corrigan Red River Range Dr. C.A., Myers Takes Over Practice Here nr. '0, A, Myers, Mrs, Myers' and deuGbter, llriizebetl1 Anne, have Moved into the es,tabliennent form- erly occupied by Dr. T. T. McRae, on Wiliiaan street and he bre opened oi0tice -there', having taken Aver Dr, McRee's practice, Dr. Myens, a native of Prescott, Ont., is a Toronto Univers9ty,gradkr- ate of 1937 and interned' at St. 3'osep'h's I'ia*Pttal there, He Prac- laceid for over a year 1n North:een Quebec at Belle Terre. While there he was married to the former Miss Anus Thomson ,od Brampton, Prior to corning to Brussels Dr, Myers oom'pleted pest gradluate :week In Toronto in diseases of • children, gymaocology and 'surgery. Dr. end Mrs'. Myers are welcomed to the community. Dr. T, T. Mo'Rae has given' up his practice after a numrbee of years of conscientious service devoted to the welfare of his patients, He is not however, retiring from public life. t for he retains his past as Medical Health Officer and as Coroner and has, opened an office down, town, in the former W. M. 'Sinclair law office, Dr. T. T. and, Mrs. McRae have proved to the apartment over the F. R. 'Smith Drug store MON„ TUES., & WED. Bette Davis Miriam Hopkins George Brent The Old Maid Donald Crisp Jane Bryan Bette Davis in a role that will rocket her to new heights Next Thursday, Friday Saturday Gene Autry Smiley Burnette Roving Tumbleweeds A Western with more action and thrills COMING— Indianapolis Speedway MEN & WOMEN WANTED— No bigger line of household noes- &toes anywhere. Prices get busi- ness. Quality assures reheats. High commission and; plenty of ad- vantages. Season at its height, If you are interested in a permanent work, steady pay and a good future. investigate our Plan: at once with; out oblgation, FAIMII.EX, 570 St, Clement, Montreal, GREY x M• ' 8th, 1939 Wednesday, DecemberDecember .� * * * Brussels COt1nC>CI �t Y � Hold Meeting Brussels, Dec, 4th, 1939 The Municipal Canteen od the loge 'o'f Brussels met in the Public Library ea the above date. All members being present with the' exee>B'tion of P', Stamis. , The auinurteaof the previous Meet- ing being reach it was Moved by H. Champion,,seconded by W, Came - on. that the minutes be adopted, --Gay led. 'y LOCAL NEWS r S ITEM PEOPLE WE KNOW Announcement - --- Mr. and Mrs„ 0; J3einli 0;'ay spent 'the week -end in Terento, Miss Mary Lott is vis'itin friends. in St, Marys this, wee7t, Mr. W A T,omry has gone to New Liskeard this 'week on business. . The Galbraith 'Sale Stables shii:'ped a carload of horses to Moat - real last week, * * * Mr. and Mr's. Wm, Wilkinson and Miss Mae Wilkinson spent Sunday In Palmerston with Mrs, M. Blanche, Mrs. Walter W, Wdlbee motored down to Stanli+ard on Saturday and will stay with her daughter Mrs. Mee for a visit, . .'Brussels Young People Host at Fine Gathering The Y.P,S. of Melville Presbyter. ran Church enterrtadned the Young People's -Societies of the United Chure5h on St. John's Anglican So- ciety on Monday evening when a most enjoyable tune was held, Pray- er nes offered lar, Mary Helen Eck- mier. Thomas MisPadaean gave the opening epee'slt of welcome to the Youu'g people. The program opened with a vocalduet by Melia Breans and Lloyd: Wheeler. A piano sole was given by Alice Pore. Mdss Helen Baelner 'grave the hopde in the ab- sence of E. D, Bell,her subject be- ing "Choosing A Calleag," or "A Life Worth While," which was very interesting. Mr, Layc'ork sang 'Even- ing Song," with Bobs 'Campbell as accolpanist, A reading was given • CHURCH NOTES by Mn*. H J, Hendry. Amusing games were *played and' a bountiful lunch served at the close. Dates to remember: Roe's Sunday School contest, Wednesday, Dec 20Th and S.S. No, 4, Grey; concert on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 21st. Guests' on Sunday with Melville and Mrs, Dennie, Con. 4, were Mr, George Oliver, Mr, and Mrs. Russell' Oliver, Murray Oliver and Miss Dorothy McCullough, all of Strath- roy. , Union United Church Christmas Tree Entertainment on Dec. 22nd. Watch for further particulars next week, H. 0.. Jackson le giving up business, Everything will be sold at wholesale prices. 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 16th EVERYBODY WELCOME ,'Then she isn't exactly one of the sympathetic cert?" said Smith, 'Sympathetic!" snapped Brown, "Why, that woman wasn't born, she was quarried!" PLAY "Here eomes eharlie": Local Talent Wednesday, Dec.13 Ethel Twp. Hall Auspices of Ethel `cit.1. Admission 25c & 15c Ater thirty-two years in the active Practice of medicine and Sul"gery'in the village of Brussels 1 hove dieipesed of any practice and residence to Dr. 0. A, Myers, who was' born and raised near Prescott, (liouitty of Grenville, Ontario, To the mannY who have plaeed eon®deuce in me throughout the many years, 1 a•M indeed tbankful, and any earnest hope is, that yon Wilt be.,b'a'piPy and satisfied with the services of Dr, Myens, any successor I can. assure you be is one well, qualified in every way to be worthy of your trust, Yours very truly, T. T. 'McRae, M. D. _*—J'_ Prof Russel Ztmaner of Toronto was a week -end vdsttom at his farm east of toewm, Preemie of Lorne Addle are sorry to hear that ,i strc'.e overtook him at the Post Office in Shakespeare, he 'woe removed to Stratford Hoeg pital, * * * Mr. and Mrs, Chas, Bell and Mr. and Mrs. Bailey of Blyth were guests at- the home of Mr, and Mrs, W. J. Procter last Wednesday to help 'the hostess celebrate her b!nthday. Girl's Softball Club Honors Couple A very pleasant affair took place on S*tunday evening at the Thome of Mss. A, Q. Baeker, when, Miss Mary Backer entertained the man- agers (17. D, Bell and Ken. Ashton) and girls of the soot ball team to a sdx•dbinty 'dinner, The home was beautifully decorated in the club's colors of black and gold and mums After dinner Mist Mary Backer read. the addresas and Mists Gladys Row- land made the presentation to the newlyweds (Sormerly Miss Vera Fox) Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hastings of three beautiful boudoir lamps from the club. Mrs, Hastings made a fit- ting reply in (behalf of her hus- band and herself, thanking the donors for their lovely gifts, Miss Elizabeth Baeker won the plate prize. Later on. all motored to Wiisgham.. where they attended the picture show. Dr. C. A. Myers wishes to announce that he has opened his office on Wlliain. Street, Brussels, Ont., in the former establishment of 'Dr. McRae, aftercompleting post graduate work in Toronto in diseases of children, Gynaecol- ogy and Surgery. OFFICE HOURS— 10-12 a,m., 1'-3 p, m', 7-9 p,m, PHONE 4 s,aiuiuuy .from bone. .Dip over 800 yeas ego was Matey ; piesies in, belling Water, then into Services in Melville church on Sunday were conducted by the Minister, Rev. S. Kerr, The sacra- ment of the Lord's Sapper was held at this, service. The sermons sub - feat dor the evening .'service was -Grace and Truth." An anthem was given at the evening service. Services in the, United church on Sut'day were conducted. by the Minister, Rev. H, 3, Mahoney. His morning subject was "The Coining cif the. Greeks to See Jesus." The evening subjeot was "The New Gomsnandanent" A duet was given at the evening service by Ruth Jewell and Phyllis ,Sullivan. High School Commencement Last Friday evening the students of Brussels Continuation School pre- sented their annual cornsnencement program. In .spite od the rainy weather the hall was 'filled to capacity, Melville Church . W. M. S, The Women's Missionary meeting at Melville Presbyterian Church held its December meeting Friday afternoon wiitIh a large asitendance, The President, Mss. H. Parker pre- sided and, opened the' Meeting with prrayer, The 'Scripture reading was given -by Mag. G McDowell, jellies ''Margaret Hislop gave the prayer, Mrs. G. Deadsnan gave the 'Christina* Message which was much enjoyed'. A very appropriate solo was given by Mrs, Walter Kerr. 'Current events- were given by Mrs, A, Strachan. The officers, for the coming year as follows :- Hon, Presidents—Mrs. A. Strachan Mrs, J. Robb President—Mile, H, Parker let Vice Pres,—Mrs. G. Deadman 2nd Vice Pres,—Mrs, A. H. Macdon- ald 3rd Vice Pres;—Mrs, W. H. Cardiff ,Secretary Mrs, J. S. Armstrong Asst.-amt.—Mrs. W. Little Treaa.—+Mens. Robt, Thomson Alsst, Trees, --Mrs, W. D. 5, Jamieson Pianist Mrs, W. S, Scott Asst, Pianist—Mrs, W. King Glad Tidings Sec --Miss Mate Menzies A'stet. Glad' Tidings t. Sec,—aMrs, W. G9l0ea5iie Supply Secretary—Mies- Mary Lamont Literature & Library -See'y-tMHss M. Hislep Welcome & Welfare 'Sec'yl—'Mrs, J. 0. Baeker Press Reporter ---Mrs, Mitchell Mi'asion Bard President—Mrs. Wesley Kerr Aseatb'--Mns, H Allen; Mrs, L Mc- Lean, Mrs. D. Long Home Helpers Conveners Mrs. T. Mlobonald, Miss M, MctFaarlane. Committee for visetitug sick: Miss Fanny Hogg, Mrs. H, Walker, Mrs D. 'agile 'Committee for visiting Strangers--• Mns' C. Baeker, Mns, G. McDowell, Mrs, A, Brewer, Mise M. La- mont Auditors—Mrs. 'ilhoa, Walker, Mrs. J, Robb At 8,15 the prognan began, with tate singing of "0 Canada." Dr, Jamieson, the chairman' -'dor -°•the evening spoke a few wards of praise and encouragement for the work the school was doing, The Glee Club, under the leadership et Mr. Laycock, sang two selections, an old sea -chant "Blow the Man Down" and ,'Bonnie 'Charlie." The grade proficiency shields' were then pre- sented by the donors to the follow- ing students, Jean McDonald, Alice Stiles, Lois Plum, Vdrvinda Plum and Edith McTavish A folk -dance was given, by eight girls, in Dutch costume, Mary M0Cutoheon, Helen Md0utcheon, Mary .Fox, Doris Armstrong, Tena. Armstrong, Alice Blake, Helen ,Spier and Luella Mitchell. Intermediate Certificates were presented by Rev, S. Kerr, to Alice Stiles, Della Thynne, Anna MiQuarrie, Gibson Wlles, George McNichol. Mr, Lorne Eokmier then conducted .a few minutes of lively community singing. A play "The White Phantom" wee presented by a group of students Dr, Jamieson presented Helen Arm- strong with the shield- for proficien- cy in Grade 130I1. Themedals and shields for proficiency in athletics were presented to Bill King, Ken. and Bill Coleman, Mary Baeker, Mona Miller, Clara ,R.usse1l Mr. Lorne F.okmier presented the shield for prodieiency 9n music +to MarY Helen Bcllemier and Mr. Drummond the general proficiency shield, to Ross Wheeler, The ' Glee dub sag 'two negro songs "I Know the Land" and "Golden' Slippers," * * * The many +friends. of Mr, L. Addy, formerly of the 14th con., of Grey, will be grieved to learn that he is in Stratford hospital following a stroke suffered last Thursday, * 'e w Mrs. G, McDowell was .a London week -end visitor, Master Gordon North, who has be -en visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, Gordon McDowell, for the ,pasit month, , re- turned' to his home in London, ISeven girls gave a dlhnbJbell ex- ercise, Ceara .Ru*seil, ' Veronica Blake, Isobel Turnbull, Jean Yu'lll, Mary Yuill, :Laura liiIlacett anti Elizabeth Brewer, Virginia Plum, as valedictorian% read the address do behalf of the graduating class. Rev, H. ,T, Mahoney .Pensented dies- lomas to the graduation olass, Bert Black; Hannah Russell, John Spier, Barbara Michde, Harold Paalker, Vir- ginia Plum % Earl Couttes, Alice Blake, George Northwood, Louise 5ytilels, Glen Dilworth, A piano Solo -Was• played by Mary Davison, followed by ,the final number a Play t5Mtirder In Hollyneaod" Presented by another group of students. God Save the King, brought the pro- British Tourist: "God 'Save the gram to a cleise. King, Ham and eggs and coffee!" The following bills' were prreeented:• G, McDonve1l, Nov, salary , , 00.00 le, S. Warwidk, Nov. salary 25,00 Ge -a. Campbell, Nov. salary 500• Street labor 1,50 H, Chaanpion, Gas • & Anti Freeze 8.36 E. Somers, cleaniu'g street 19,00 Jas. Kernlagh*n, cleaning streets 1 9.00 11, W. Kennedy, printing 12,00 Office rent 72.00 Brusselrs hydro Commission, light's 108,00 2:90 'Memlbens 05 Morning Star Lodge were guests of the Teeswater Re- bekah Lodge on Monday evening of this week when following the regular meeting a delightful social time was enjoyed. Thoise who went were; Miss E, •Spa'rs, Mrs. 0, Hemingway, Mrs. N. F. Gerry, Mrs, D. Denman, Mrs, 3, C. Baeker, Mrs. W. Hmggan, Mrs, W Williamson, Mrs., W. Little, Mrs. D, A. Ranh, Mrs, D, Davison, Mrs R, W. Ken- nedy, Mrs, W. Cameron, Mrs . B. Gemmel, Mrs. I. McLean, Mrs 'C Buschlin, Mrs. G. MoDoweli, Miss J. Robertson, Miss E. Kerr arnd Messrs, W. Williamson, N, Chap- man and W. Little, Hall lights Towaslrip of Morris, taxes an dump 7.89 A, 'Campbell, 'h•allwiring . , • .75 0, R. Davidson, Mkt. haul, . '15.75 Grant to Band ...... • . 100.00 Grant to Agricultural Soe, 75.00 Dr. T. T. McRae, M:O.H, 75,00, S. F, Davison & Son, . Hall coal 41.85 Fire Dept, Ament Fire W. S. Scott 2,00 Wen. MoQuarrie' :.g2,00 D, C. Warwick, ... 2,00 G. Sanderson 2.00 2,00 2.00 3,00 2.00 2,00 2,0.0 2,00 2,00 2.00 21.13 Winter Lodge Opened The openingof a n•e'w winter lodge, headquarters for the winter' hunting siportswas held on Friday evening last with a small gathering present. It wap officially opened at 8 o'clock with a short speech and a •stocking 0eelt step dance by Sam followed with a toast. Sim, - the fireman gave a dance and the ,music wee eu'ppdied by the Guitar and Kazoo o•rob,e tam The feast was held at 9.30 and; then refreshments followed'. ,Sara and J'aCk waited an •the tables and rendered good service. Shorty and Jill) were kind of late for dire party ae they got lost in the bush, Teddy gave a short speeds and them a dance which was great entertainment for the boys, Frank and Pete put on a show for the longest endurance bat Joe won out and then •both gave a -Speech toward Danny, the aroht tent of the building. Joe and Damn'y Couldn't agree to sleep in one bed and a shoat fight followed but ended cheerfully, It was a veiny sncessful evening and the cabin was given the title: (Gooey Hellow), Wo also want to thank tife people who helped in making this party Possible. Oust a Stpeobator, W. Cameron R. Genaanell M. Thompson Alex Rutledge , . ..... Jno. Logan • . , , N, Thompson , , Jno. W, Rutledge ... J. N, Rutledge Alvan Logan Relief for November Moved by H. Bowler, seconded. by H. Champion that the• +accounts as read by paid, ---Carried. Mover' by H Champion, seconded by H, Bowyer that By-law bio. 5" appointing Deputy Returning Offic ers, Poll Clerks' and Polling places and setting the date for gemination. and, Election be read ±11* third timeand finally passed, —Carried. Moved by H. Champion, seconded by W. Cameron that only the regular Firemen who ettemd a fire or paretice will be paid or those others requested by the Fire Chief to assist. It is also re'gues'd'ri that no o'n'e ride on the Fire trunk other ,than the firemen. 'The follow- ing ollowing is the list et Firemen:_ W. S. Scott Jno. Logan' G. McDowell 3, N. Rwtledge - Alvin Logan Ales Rutledge D. 0, Wanw'ick 0, Sanderson W. Cameron 'Melvin Thompson' Wen, McQuai-rie. Norman Thompson Jno. W, Rutledge Wm, Burton It was decided ee have a Christ- mas tree placed on Madnt street, as in the past few years and. 'Santpa Claus has .been invited to be i+a,; Saturday, Deceutber 18•6h tit P,m, to assist in dist, candies to the children. There being no funthe• the countail new. adjoin'. * * * * # WEDf * * '* * PAST MENDING First, Girl: "So your ideal wan sdiatted'e" 'Second d'?;ir': "No; just broke." NEW STYLE Nazi Waiter: "Heil Hitler! :And what *fill you have for breakfast, stir?" 6 THE HYDROELECTRIC POWER HYDE The parsonage Sera tennial Evangelical• Chun scene of a quiet, pre'tbY-'w Saturday et+ternaacih, at when, Rev, E, 10, Plebe/h.:" marriage Doris, daught, and Mrs, Glover Gill and Edwin Herat, Sen,''s Mrs; L. 13, Hyde, .3 Mist Beryl (1111 elf her sister's' . brtdi Wilfred Mant,g, al wap groonsesnbn. Hyde wi11 reads OMMISSION OP ONTAt;