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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1939-12-8, Page 4al THE BRUSSELS POST WEDNESDAY, DEC., WI 1939 . 4 s Than Twenty re tan Have You' Ordered' 11 Opoatins Every,Day Keep Give Furfliture Hospi al Surgeons Busy! t,. This Christm.S _ Your Xmas Cake Yet ,..I I If Not Place Your Order,,,s, At Once As Xmas Cake is much better a few weeks old •ye AH ord rs will be filled:' Promptly up to Dec, 16' Bread Cakes and Pastry Always on Hand ', Always Good -Always Fr - 1 Rowland try „! � .; ssels Phone 113x ;ash, ETHELa huntsman he brought home a full' Belated plowing was being done on several farms in :this area last weekend, The ti'i t had Pene- trated to a depth of six inches, but the recent rain counteraoted that obstacle. Several Ethehtes interested in mink and fax went to Toronto by motor at the first of the weep in our -nit of bns naris in couneetinn with that industry. Harvey DArson has had the east si le of his. straw shed roof re - shingled during the favourable Nov - umber weather with Roy 'McDonald a, foreman on the job, There is no noticeable decerase in tht dog Population: of the communi- ity, although some shipments have been consigned to as far away as Cape Breton, Saturday, Dec, 2. Dorris Gill be- came the bride of Mr. E, Hyde of Port Colborne, The marriave cere- na:ny was performed in Stratford, They will reside in Port Colborne. Swine months ago Ed. Jardine de- cided to take a recreation to acquire better healthy. A trip through east- ern Canada proved beneficial and continued until the open season for deer hunting and other game, his favorite sport, to prove his skill as quota of venison and a .black beat whir& he had killed lay shooting thorugh the head. Sparisifot pic- tures of the fine gdossrconted animal were taken after its arrival at Ethel. Ed, is being congratulat- ed on his successes. Albert Kreuter will be with rela- tives in Ethel and Winghana for a while before resuming work `as afore time in the northland and, mining district. Man Hamilton Inas gone to Strat- ford hoping to secure a job as readily as he did last winter-, Cecil Bateman and Cecil Eekmier will complete, in a few days more the third contract of thrush -cutting undertaken this fall in Grey TWp., on municipal roadways. The euchre and dance, sponsored by Ethel W, I. held in, Grey Typ,, 11711. Friday, Dt:c. 1, was given a large patronage and reaintled in an enjopable and successful time with music provided by McNair orchestra and coffee and eats served in gen- erous puantity by the society mem- bers. A similar occasion is elated for Dec. 15, The Womenls Institute, will meet on Thursday afternoon, Dec, 17th at the home of Mrs, Snell. The Topic aChristmas story will be taken by RevH, Snell, Chrlst- *. One of America's Great that a complete cure would take many months Hospitals Treats Children te"tUpon a hearingmottrattbaenews, the herbundling the little chap up and Oply leaving for home. They could never During a visit to Toronto recently ment, they said, 'We had hoped it begin to pay for that much treat• your reporter called at the Hospital might be lust a week or co'. for Sick Children on College Street "It took quite a while." con - I had seen this Hospital mentioned Llnued the Superintendent, "but we in news reports ,many, tunny times, finally convinced the parents that jepideularly during the great Polio just because they couldn't afford to epidemic of 1937. It was high time, pay for the boy's care was no rea- r thought, to do a little private im son to deprive him of the only ' vestigatton and find outwhy this chance he had to get well. We ask - Hospital should be so much in the cd them to leave their son with us news. and let us worry about the cost of WHAT HAPPENS EVERY the treatment, TWENTY-FOUR HOURS "The boy is going home next r I interviewed Mr, Joseph Bower. week after almost two years of con - ;the Superintendent of this busy In- tlnuous hospital care, many opera. ir'stitution. He told me that daring lions, several X -Rays, special diets, ii.' the twenty-four hour period pre- orthopaedic equipment, etc. He's t ced)ng my visit, nineteen operations feeling pretty 51 now and his par - had been performed . fifty-two ents wo lurid have ow¢ dbeen tlrisble to payfuout treat - a X-ray photographs taken . hundred and eighty individual pre- :rent. When a sick child needs hos- equip ed filled a a , . twenty' race, creedpital care, heorets it financialard ess of circum dfatients eight bed Patients were admitted stance." . thirty-three children discharged This ted to a discussion on the as cured . more than fourteen` operating costs of the hospital. I hundred meals served ten chit- was given information which is in hien had extensive dental work terestiml and well worth passing on. done ... 95% of the beds were oc- In round figures, the operating cupied, leaving only 19 beds free for expenses of the Hospital for the past emergency cases. F year amounted to more than $543,000. And, according to the Superinten- The operating revenue --from Pri- dent, the twenty-four hour period vote, Semi -private patients and the was an average one, insofar as typi- comparatively few Public Ward cal hospital activity was concerned. patients who are able to pay, grants VISCI TO PUBLIC WARDS from Toronto, cther Municipalities and the Provincial Government - After this chat on Hospital acti• amounted to just a Little more than vity, 1 was kindly shown through $394,000. This means that the Hos the Institution. We visited the-pital, although run on the most ef- Public Wards. the kitchens, swim- ficient and economical basis. suffer - mire pool (necessary in the treat- ed en operating loss of over $14,000. ment of Polio and other cases), the Part of this deficit is met by the in - orthopaedic workshop, the dispen- come from investments made with nary and operating rooms. It struck moneys bequeathed or endowed over me as being a completely-equiPPed a sixty -Year period. There is still hospital with much special equip- a deficit of $90,000. trent. And that is why this Hospital con - Every Ward we visited, Mr. Bower ducts an annual appeal at this time would say: "This is a Public Ward." to secure enough funds to offset this 1 was quite surprised to learn that operating loss. 95% of the patients treated here are If everyone who reads this item in Public Wards. The Hospital is could visit the Hospital for Sick taxed to capacity with little children Children and see, as 1 did. what is done here for Ontario's little ones, even the low Public Ward rates. then they would do as 1 did, Dig whose parents are unable to pay The case history of one little chap down deep into the pocket for a do - I had chatted with, while walking nation to help continue the splendid through the Ward, was very inter. work. esting and quite typical. He was If you are able to send a gift please brought here one cold Winter day do so now. Send your donation to In 1937, •• His parents had driven the Hospital for Sick Children, 67 more than a hundred miles in the M:iege Street, Toronto. old farm truck so their little child You'll enjoy 8 certain satisfaction might have hospital treatment. by supporting this cause You'll 'After examining the little fellowhave helped give the greatest gift our doctors told the parents that he one can give to children -GOOD needed attention immediately . • dEALTH. mos Carols will be sung and the Roll Call will be answered by Ex - charge Of Chrristanas gifts. A Demonstration of Christmas candy by Mrs, Lake, Mrs. Wilson and tills. Dcbson. All ladies of the community are cordially invited to attend this Christmas meeting. The Ethel Public School will hold their Annual Christmas Concrrt in Trete Hall, on Thursday, Dec. 21, The Presbyterian Church, Ethel, is holding a social on Monday even- ing, Dec, 17th in 'aid of the Sunday School, H. L. Jadkson is giving up business, Everything will be sold at wholesale, prices. WROXETER A GIFT THAT LASTS NOT ONLY IN MEMORIES 1 q9 Cliff MacDonald and William Ro�binsohe c as former unity Christmas here. Pre. ark, who are training in Toronto is being eretwtedi and decorated and and Vern MacDonald, Trenton Sanl'a Claus: is to arrive December spent the weekend at their respec- 16, Ciba homes; DIE; and: Mrs, A. ,Gould Celveland Stafford is a patient and, jvti;:s •Jessie Paulin, Toronto, in Queen Alexandra Sanatorium, with ?Nos, E. Paulin; Dr, and Mrs. London. William Spence, Toronto, with Dir. anti Mrs, 11, J Rano Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wray and bliss Joy Wray spent the weekend with their miother, Mrs. John Wraa', who re- turned to Toronto with them to spend the winter months, loirs, Charles Simmons is visiting her daughter, Mrs, Maitland Porter, Wlingham; Mrs, Phil Durst with her brother in Harriston; Mrs, Sis- son of Kemvood is visiting her daughter, Mrs, J. Harvey Robert- son; Miss M. Howe left for Saeka- toon; where she will spend ,the win- ter visiting bar sister, Mrs. Art j evewt.4.4vvo.4,4oCo1%%%4%4+444144% A large numner of friends and relatives gathered at the town hall to attend a shower given to Mr, and Mrs, Harold Durst (formerly Olive Forster) • The evening was spent in dancing and playing cards. Music was supplied by the Leachville Mountaineers, Gorrie, After the lunch the young couple were called to the, front and presented with a wicker fernery and chair and an ecasio.nal chair. Ken Edgar read the address to which the bride- grooms suitably replied, ONLY 15 SHOPPING DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS UsefulG1.tSuggestiofls' • THIS STORE IS BRIM -FULL OFA. USEFUL, SENSIBLE, STYLISH GIFTS, BOUGHT BEFORE THE a WAR AND SELLING AT PRE - WAR PRICES - COME HERE FOR BIGGEST ASSORTMENTS EVERY GIFT IS BEAUTIFULLYBOXED IVE THINGS TO WEAR THIS CHRISTMAS. FOR MOTHER OR SISTER A New line added to our stock - making it a larger range from which to Choose MIRRORS- latest styles with or without frame LAMPS -table and floor lamps of exquisite designs CEDAR CHES ; S-A lovely gift for your sweetheart CARD TABLES FERNERIES COFFEE TABLES END TABLES, MAGAZINE RACKS, OCCASIONAL CHAIRS Make this Christmas a cheerful one by selecting gifts from the above list Studio Couches - Chesterfields D. A. RAIN Undertaker and and Ambulance Service BRUSSELS - PHONE 36 - BRUSSELS 1 i! S N+wv+•r FRESH, TASTY FRUITS, PEEL, SPICES, ETC, ETC, Everything necessary for making that Christmas Cake NUTS, CANDY & GROCERIES .-ALWAYS FRESH- McCRACKEN'S GROCERY Phone 43 - - Brussels Bring your Recipe to be filled r1.1 -o 6:7-W'Alf,Agir,,,,tAt5WattUMMWMV,M.,AttAtAit-i FOR FATHER OR BROTHER ');4' Men's Hosiery, Plain or Fancy 35c to'$1.00 Boy's (--e f lime , . • 45c &V 59c n Pis r'a Tia, Boxed • . • • • 50c, 75c, $1.00 .. Boys' Ties, Boxed ' 25c Meal's Shirts, all styles $1.00, $1.55, $2,00, $2,50 Boys' Shirts & Blouses 69c, 95c, $1.55 Men's Pyjamas, Flannelette & Broadcloth • • $1.39 to $3.50 Boys' Pyjamas, Flannelette & Broadcloth • • $1.00 to $1.39 Mufflers, Crepe, Wool, Cashmere $1.00 to $2.95 Boys' Mufflers, Wool Plaids : • : • • : • • . • • • "' •' • "•" 79c Handkerchiefs, single or boxed . , • • 5c to $1.00 ••..•• 75c & $1.00 50c to $1,50 50c & $1.00 75e to $1.50 $2.95 to $9.50 Boys' Dressing Gowns.. • • „ $1.98 Gloves, lined or unlined 1.25 to $2.50 Tie 8r. Hsrdrrerchief Sets Men's Jewelry • • • • • hBraces, Boxed Braces & Garter Sets Mao's Dressing Gowns - LINGERIE Silk Panties & Vests 49c to $1.00 Nighties & Pyjamas $1.50 to $4.95 /i. ,. ps 59c to $2,95 .:'' 'I Chiffon & Service Weight Hose c $1.00 ▪ 01111//4 Crepe I-losiery A W.• Handkerchiefs, Cashmere Hose • • • • • • • 7579c toto $1.50 $1.35 Handkerchiefs, single or boxed 35c to $1.00 ChamoWool isette sGloves .. • • • 59c to $1.00 Kid Gloves, lined or unlined " $1.50 & $1.95 Hand Towels, pair $1.00 00 39c to to $ $3.25.25 Bath Towels • • ' ' ' "•' ' Towel Sets? 25 Co":i me Jewtla•y Bridge Covera Pt=.ryes . • • • • • • • • $1.00 to $3.95 Scarfs • • 59c to $1.50 Bridge Sets • • , • $1.25 to $4.95 $2.95 to $7.50 , , , .. Various Prices 5c to 75c lrl, A•P9S444C+4,09AOO,649�� A9AO.AbQ40A0.AO.6t40,11144bbYO.A0444009q,h 671 afIrk , $1.39 to $2.25 25cta• 50c to $1.35 Cunni & Hausa Coats Ski Suits :,, ,,,,„ 4-G >e...,e,",,,...► 6MbAbAb♦A®.A.A6AAA1b.A...........N.....'A...AOO.b........ `,.. 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