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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1940-2-7, Page 1- "`�"�� _ ' Wednesday, Febru.�aarY POST PUBLISHING HOUSE 7th, 1940 ___,_,r Grey Township Barn ,Destroyed By Fire One of the finest 'barns in Grey towmsdrin, that en, :the farm of Cecil Robinson, loth .con, of Grey, Was, completely demolished by fire on Monday evening. In coming down the steps int the barn Mr, Robinson slipped and fells and the lantern which Ire' was carry- ing exploded when It fell, • Fortunately Mr, Robinson was was not injured Ana his small son, who had been in the barn a few 'moments previously, had gone ant into the yard to play, The flemes gained melt rapid headway that nothing could be done to cheek ,their spread, but with the willing help of neighdtours, who quickly arrived on the Scene, all the livestock was removed and most Other tlbingsi were also saved. The barn was covered by insur- ance but it no doubtt will not be su8ffioient bo replace the fine well- equipped building destroyed by tire, r�, n...�.— e•rr UNITED CHURCH SKATING PARTY WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14th Lunch served at the church after skati ng. Admission-l5c; Childrens 10e COMMUNITY CARNIVAL IN ,GORRIE ARENA WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21st • at 8.15 p.m. GOOD PRIZES SKATING TILL 12 P.M. 5 WITH MUSIC Admission—Adults 25c Children 15c Our Carnival last year was the best In years. We think we have a' better arrangement this year. REGENT THEATRE SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING Conard Veldt "Valerie Hobson * * * * * Obituary M. * * .. * GRACE S'HlEL1-S This 00 in ity 'wee shocked to learn, of the sudden death of Mrs,' Noranau •Sliiellis (nee Grace eliime ton) who passed away a her . in Brussels on ,morning. She w,as In alth earlier that morning when •ebe pre- pared her husbandP% berakdast be fore he lett tor.hte• work do the bush, but 'rats found dead a dew hours laterby a neighbour, ,She leavea to mourn her demise, her husband' and Pour young child• rep, Norman, George, Donna and Pauline also her father and mother, Mr, and, Mrs. 'Phomas Ke11ing,tan, Brussels, • The funeral took place from the Walker funeral home on Wednesday atternoon, at 2 o'cloo'k. * Paper Late Awing to Hydro Off The lateness of 'The Post" this week is due to bite (fact that. the Hydro was turned off all one day. Would it not be a good plan to notify places at buelne,es directly affeebed the day before such is necessary instead of Posting a notice at -the poetoffice that morn ing. If "The Post" .staff had been sb noticed, they would have worked all night so the paper would. have reached you Thursday as usual. THE BRiTSS'DLS POST U -Boat 29 MON.,''TUES. and WED. Carole Lombard •Cary Grant Kay Francis In Name Only Charles Coburn Helen Vinson Soaring to new heights „of ..tender nese, A picture that every woman will want some man to see NEXT THUR., FRi. and SAT, Spencer Tracy ,Nancy Kelly Stanley and Livingston Richard Gretna Walter' Brennan He lives and learns .the secret of the African Veldt COMING —� The Royal Visit Wears all born helpless — and some help less than others The United Church REV. H. J. MAHOWEY. B.A., 13,D.PREACHER � Local ews .terns THANKS CARD OF THANKS CARD OF We wish to take this a'rrportundty to entreesreeentreesour .grstifude and theatre' to, friends and neighbors in our late bereavement, Mrs, W. Pennington and Sane CARD ,OF THANKS We wish to thank all the melgh- bors and rriends ,who so Y came to our assistance at the time of the fire.. It was very much ap- preciated. Mr. avid' Mrs, Cecil RabRabbles/IsRabbles/IsMr. and Mrs. Jahn McNair. Mrs. Foreman 'Dies In Listowel (Hospital The death o1 Mrs. Rosanna Fore- eb R. R. 2, Blhtev'ale, occurred at four o'clock this morning in the Mena otdal Hospital, Lialtawel, 2Krs, Fore• man, who was in her 73rd Year was admitted 10 Cis hospital on Tuesday In a serious condition. She Is surviv- ed by two daagliters, Mrs, T. C. Wit. "son, of R. R. 3, 131uevale and Mrs, E. A. Duke of Port Carling. —r—s • Id -la' Patriotic Circle , Afternoon Tea The Jdternoen, Tea, held in the Library under the' -auspices at Brus- sels Patriotic Circle, proved both enjoyable and successful. There was a good attendance and over $11,00 was reaafized, These teas will be held regularly on the last Wednesday afternoon at -each month and it is hoped that every lady in the community will make an effont to attend as often as passible. —„—:u— A REAL BARGAIN— ORANGES, 29c doz. See the size and compare the value; ALSO LARGE, O'1lJFSP HEAD LETTUCE, it has. to be fresh to be good ours is baht; MARSH SEEDLES'S GRAPE- FRUIT—athin skins, full of ., ]dice, little or no sugar required. Quality countts,ankl you get it at— A. GIREWAR'S CASH AND CARRY "We ,Sell For Less” 11 a,ln,—Confident Religion 3 p.m.—'Sunday. •School 7 p.m.—Educational service in St, John's Anglican Church 8.30—Showing of the Toronto Star Royal Tour 'Motion Pictures A collection will be taken, Wed. 8 pan.—Y. P. U,, Skating .Party Wed 2 pan—Board of Stewards meet ARENA ACTIVITIES —5-5- ' THURSDAY -- Skating from 8 to 10 o'clock FRIDAY— Open night SATURDAY— .Skating from 8 to 10 o'clock Skating Saturday afternoon for Children just learning. TUESDAY— Skating from 8 to 10 o'clock Wed., Feb. 14— United Church. Skating Party 1 North Huron Liberals I A meeting of the Liberals of the Federal (Riding of North 'Huron will be held in the Town Hall, Wingham at 1.30 o'clock p.m. Feb*2t� 194OhMon. for the Ifurpose of nominating a candidate in the Liberal interest at the forthcoming election to the House of Comtnons of Canada. NELSON HILL, R. S, HETHERINGTON dent Secretary, "GOLD SAVE trfl4E ,KING" We Wisp. to thank our• friends and neighbours ter their many acts of kindness at the time• of the recent death of our dear Retie sou, Benja- min Gordon R1,s100, who is sadly missed ,by mother nd father, broth- er and sinters. Mr. and Mris, George Hislop and FanlilY Melville W. M. S. The regular monthly meeting of Melville W. M. S. was held an Fri- day, adternaon, Feb, 2 at 3 o'clock with the President Mrs, Parker opening the meeting with prayer. The Scripture, was' read by Mrs. Those. Walker and this was follow- ed by prayer by Mists M, Iidsddap, The minutes were read by the sec., Mrs. J. &ii htrong. The treasurer's report followed by the discussion of business. The president stressed the tacit that the joint cervine do connection. with the World Day of Prayer would be held in the United Church on Friday afternoon, Feb. 9th. : . ,. Mrs, Thos. McDonald took the ,topic—"Me'di'cal Work In India." Mrs. O. Hemingway presented B paper entitled: "Three Knocks In The Night," This was followed bY a solo sung by Mats. Jobe Oliver. Mass M. Lamont dealt with, Current Events. Mrs, Joliet: Meadows has served Melville WJM,S. faithldally anel•well over a period at years, At this meeting she was honored by the W:M.S, presenbing her with a Membership Pin. The presentation was made by Mrs. Alex .Strachan who matte very highly of the work Mrs. Meadows had done in, the soci- ety as secretary for 20 years, This brought a most interesting and very well attended meeting to the close of its programme, The Lards Prayer was offered in unison, Pancake Supper Served By Ladies of St. John's Church The annual pancake sapper of St. John's church was given, as has been the custom for many years, on .Shrove Tuesday from 530 until 8 o'clock. A goodly nurtaber sat down fie enjoy the delicious• Pan- cakes and syrup supplemented by sandwiches, pickles and pie served under the auspices of the Ladies Guild. The attendance was very gratifying and the ladies were well pleased, with the success of their efforts. • —5—'.---, Educational 'Service In connection with educational week, now being observed, a special service will be held in St. John's Anglican Church on SnadaY evening next, Continuation school boys will act as ushers. The choir, which will be composed :of stridents, will lead the singing of •the service and eontribinte two anthems , under the direction of their musical In- structor, Mr, M, ;Laycock, The scripture lesson, will be read by Mr. 0. IPumanondt principal of the con- tinuation School, while the address will be given by Rev, F. Watts, rentor of St. John's, church, • Last Sunday At the Churches John Yuill Passes Away in Vanderbilt, Mich. BRUSSELS, ONTARIO CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE L. E, CARDIFF 171siton Cardiff, the National panty Candidate, has his feet web embedded in the soil of Huron County, Born and raised On a 150 - acre, a..m as. 'lossissaip he still tills the ances:taal acres but has added one hundred acres to the original holdings. - Speaking of farming profits., Mr. ,Cardiff told our reporter "Every dollar. 1 have made stn the farm I have spent on the fasten," The result of this is an up-to-date .farm with a high produe- tive oapacttY. A herd of pure- bred Ayrshirea is, the pride of their owner, the foundation stock having been purchased from the lata Senator O'Obnnbr, himself a lover of horses and cattle, Federal polities is a new field for the new candidate: previous to the party convention in 1939 he had confined his edlorta to the municipal sphere but at the convention he was chosen standard bearer although he had made t: c :rws ._ e dele- gates on his own behalt. Retired from municipal paiitics at the end, et 1939 Mr. Cardiff can look back upon an unbroken 12 years apron the Municipal Council. of , iViorrbs Tonvnsbip, four years as a comatii'1or and the last eight con- secutive years as reeve; during which latter period he had to fight only one election. This is almost unique in the field et municipal ex- perience. xperience. • Mr, 'Cardiff is a very modest man, a poor hand at self -praise. In a recent interview hie closing remark to our reporter was "I do not pre- tend to. have swfflcient eaperdenee .to be a polished platforms speaker but I have a sound conception of muni c3pal 'work ,and I do .believe that I understand the needs et Ylniron County whose interests I hope to represent in the next Dominion Parliament, I will do all bit my Dower to aid• the war effort of our Country." John, Yuill, one of the most prom- inent business and community lead, era of Northern Michigan passed away at his home in Vanderbilt early Saturday moaning, January 20, after an illness of about 2 years the lave and respect with which hewas held was attested, by people from all over the earth who attended his funeral. John Yui13 was born Oct. 23, 1855 at Keir Drymen Co., Sterling Scotland and came to Bruseels, Ont , with his parents when 14 yens of age, In• January 1880 he and his brothers Jas. and Thomas' and Sam came to Vander- bilt 60 ysears age, when this com- munitp centre was but a dot in the huge hardwood forests, which were so thick an this pant of the state at that time, in 1890 ' Mr. Yuill and brother Thomas 'founded the great lumber firm, which has teen known all over he, state. ,Casryng on the business in a Uig and active way autl' also: in many surrounding counties in connection with the lum- ber business. 'Mr. Yuill was the only eurviwin'g member who 'helped organize the Vanderbilt Church 59 years, ago, which was near and dear to him and attended regularly all his lite. Ile also belonged to several lodges and avast meet interested in the welfare cif the community. He is survived by hie widow and one ,brother' Atex 'Tull], 8th con, Grey four brothers and a , sister, Mars. Peter MoDougaid passed away with- in recent years and also several nieces, and nephe108 survive.' Fan- eratl was head from .the, Congrega- tional Minch. Rev, W. W, 'God.d officiating, Interment in Vander- bilt celmetery, Ord]naton of officers was conduct- -ed in the United Church on Sunday morning, Those oidained were: L. NdcSol, P. Mitchell, Robt, Strachan, 31. Demme, R..1, Iloober, James Bry- ans, O. Drummond, George Turn- bull; W, Etlaleott and A, Bates. iServiern, tri Melville Presbyteries church, on Sunday were conducted by the minister, Rev. a Kerr, - An anthem was given at the morning service. - Selvicee in. the United ohu2ch an Stindlay were conducted by the mins hater, Rev. Ii, J, Mahoney, During the Sunday School t rvice, Mian O. Hin55ton, conduotedl a missdbuOM" quiz, Next Sunday is BdNcationanl Sunday and service 1s, to be conn duoted n St, John's church., High Sebool 0113114 will form the ehoir and, Reb. F, VRAtt% the new rector asses se will condlntot. &he service, Large Crowd Attends Ice Carnival Here The Patriotie Ice Carnival held n the Brussels Arena on ,'Tuesday evening, under the auapicee of the Woman's, Patriotic Circle dreier a generous response from Mahe oom munity and surrounding districts, both in, participants, and spectators. There was a large number of skat- ers in costume and competition was keen in, all classes as there were manly splendid costumes ' and the judge found it no easy matter to make their decisions. The new amplifier system that has been recently installed in the arena aided the smooth handling of the various events and contri- buted to the success of the affair. - Reeve R. J. Berryman welcomed the crowd and expressed the grati- tude for the support given this effort of the Patriotic ,pimple, The Brussels, Band was in attends twee and their numbers were ap• predated. Mr, D. 'C, Warwick called the various classes and am nursed the winners, - ,Mrs. 0. Walker and Mrs. W. S. Scott acted as Magee, Following is the lisp of prize winners,: Lucky Ticket holders were:—let Ethel Fax, 100 lb. sugar; and, Dor- othy orothy Bone, End Tabie 3rd, M, Mc Arthur, 10 lb. Ham. � I WED soorrr--la Oranbrook, on TuesdaY, Febrile*, Otltt 1940, Robert Stew- arb Scott. Age 59 years, 4 months, Mid 18 days, 'rho funeral to be heti on Tbonstd'ay, February 8th with service at 1.80 p.ni. Inter lumbnstry and D. N. IdeDonaldts Zeta in Ethel cemetery WROXETER .Races , !" -Girls under 15—Edith Jewell, M. Moffat. Boys under 21 Donald. Currie, Lloyd Sanderson, Girls over 15—dsabet Lowe, Mary Baeker. Boys, under ib—Douglas Gemmed, Mac Baster. Men's Race --Ned Rutledge, Donald Gunie Three legged Race --,L, Sanderson & J. Hulley, J. Pierce & L. Rutledge, ,Couple Race ---D, Currie & I Lowe. Best dressed lady, over 16— let Rhea ,Sedan, Blyth; and, Mary Day- itds,an, Jean. Ingil's. Best dressed Gent, over 16 -1st A, Moffat; 2nd Bin .Campbell, Best dressed lady, under 16 -1st Jean; Moffat; and Doreen. Pride. Best dressed boy, under 16 -1st Teddy Mitchell; 21141, Murray Cam- eron. Comic over 16, men -1st, Mervin McCauley; 2n4, Andy Holmes, ,Comic under 16, either lady or gent—let, Margaret Workman; 2nk4 Peter Burchill, Historic ,Costume, Ladies -1st, Luella Mitchell; 2nd, Elva Stocks, Historic Costume, Men -1st Mur- ray Browns 2nd, Wm, Jardine. Oldest Lady—lMrs, J. Oliver, Largest Family on skates E. Jewell family, ,Best ,Seto,tch Costume—Betty Tutell, Mary McDonald, Glen Jar- dine. Best Irish Costume—Margaret Pearson, Most graceful couple—Mrs, A. Logan, Ned Rutledge, - Representing Chamberlain— Billie Rand Willem the rices were over all who wished to skate were allowed to do so. The Ice Carnival was most .sno tweed and the net proceeds wveae approximately $118:00, The MissbanCircle of Salem met at the home of Mrs. J. Go>wdey Sat- urday afternoon, The president, Kathleeau Willebs, presided, Serlplture deeding were given bY Learn Bennett, Mildred Dane, Vera Sharpin and. Georgina McMichael MIldred Henning told of the mis- sion, work in India, anal. Eva Wallets grave a deny sidelights on hospital work in India, A reading on the bombing at our misson ataltflon in China was. given by Margaret Neil, A leiter trent the Presbyterial Supply secretary was read, asking :for a layette, The girls• decided to give this, in addition to a generous supply of childa'en•'s clothing which they have already prepared. A social time closed. the meeting with Laura Bennett and Kathleen Wil' lets ming as lsostesses. Mr, and TMs, Thomas Hopera'ft, Russel and Fred of Dashwood and Mast Graham Arthur, of Exeter Visited aver the, 'Week -end at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Irwin, Duret• Mrs, 3: A. Heetie, Mr. J. R, Hardie, Eileen and Lawson, Molesltvonth, Visited et the home of Mr. and Mrs, J. W. Douglas, TWO TRANSFORMERS INSTALLED Two large transform ors have been installed in the north end of the town, in Ceenectian with the EDUCATION ii The Educational system must "de- velop 'freedom, intelligence respon- sibility and co-operatton. Instead of educating aur children. to willing co-operation we have edueaited them for passive acceptance ct tradition, Let us hope that a new day hat dawned in Canada and that our new cnrrioula with their new approach to education, will develop more civil- ized attitudes to life than, that rep- resented by the worship, of mone6r and pewee. A oentain element la advising that ws olose our sabaols to all boyo and girls over fifteen year of age whose , parents cannot afford to hoar the ttuttion, In tither words let '08 tura the children, of the explbdtedi public • into the tatreeta to join the ranks, of the unemployed, iSuxely nobody of intelligent people in tide country believes that the solution of our social and ecomomia dice, is the cutting of etducatbonrtl coats,