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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1940-5-1, Page 14 POST PUBLISHING HOUSE Wednesday, , May 1st 1940 I. O. O. F. Annual Church Service i .The an:nval church service of the local I.O;O,F., Western Star Lodge and 'Morning Star Rebekah lodge wad he at St. John's Anglican ohureh on Sunday evening last. The men Of the order gathered at the lodge rooms. and marched to the Church where they were joined by the ladies of Morning Star Lodge. The rector of the. church Rev. F. Watts, B.A., preached a splendid sermon on the true meaning of Brotherhood and )Sisterhood and the inestimable value of a real under- standing of Friendship, Love and Truth. Thechoir sang' es an offertory anthem "March On 0 Ye :Soldier.; True," with Mr. M. Laycock singing the Solo, There ,was a good attendance of members of the order. DIED BOWMAN—In• Brussels on• Thurs- -day, 24ay 2nd', 1940, James Bow- man, in his 79th year. The (funeral will be held from his late residence, Alexandra street, Brussels, on Saturday, May 4th, 1940. Service . at 2,00 p.m. Interment in Brussels cemetery, ENil Zoller says according to Revelations the war will last some years and, finally end in Palestine with an Earthquake. A professor in England says according to the Great Pyramid it will and in Pales- tine in a 3' sided battle but it will be a terrible disaster or a pestilence and all, nations will be In none will miss it. BAKING SALE Saturday; May 4th In Brussels Library By the Ladies of Brussels Women's ;Institute. Any . assistance from the Ladies. of the vicinity will be greatly • appreciated. The W. A. of St. John's Church are holding an OPEN MEETING in the schoolroom of .the church on FRIDAY AFTERNOON MAY 3rd 'at 3 P.m. Mrs. Jno. Graham of Bayfield will be the .guest speaker Anyone interested' Is cordially Invited to attend A 15c. Tea will be served. A REAL TREAT - DON'T MISS IT An interesting illustrated lecture on his tour :of the "British Isles" will be given in ETHEL UNITED OHORCH FRIDAY, MAY 3rd at 8.15 p.m. by the Rev. Samuel Kerr of Brussels Presbyterian Church under the auspicesof Ethel W. M. Society ADMISSION — ;25c and 150 * * * * *, * * PEOPLE W . KNOW . -* * .* * * * * * * * Mins Edith Krau•ter spent Sundry at home, in Ethel. * * * Mrs, Robt, Thomson 1s her' brother'in Vancouver. * * • Mies Elizabeth. Kirby has been visiting at her home here , visiting Wm. Francis of Toronto Is: visit• Mg the Backer damily,. * * Will Black . spent Sunday Mr, and Mrs, Dan Denman. Misses Elizabeth* and Hattie Downing are at present In Toronto. * * * Miss Flo. Buchanan is, spending a day or two in Toronto this week. * * * Miss Margaret Pearson visited at her home in Ethel over Sunday. • * * Mrs, J. Pryor of Windsor . is visa- ing at the home of Miss Flo .Buchan- an. * * * Mrs. W. H. Wenner of Detroit is visibing old friends • and relatives for a genu days, * * * Miss Evelyn Cunningham., Reg. N. Brantford, spent the week end at her home here. with * * * Wm. Taylor, a former Brussels resident of near Mitchell is visiting friends in town, * * * Mrs. J. Ballantyne and son Jack of Stratford visited with. Mrs. Jas Ballantyne on Wednesday. Dr, and Mrs. Cameron, Palrners- ton visited with Mr, and Mrs,`Wi1- Fred Cameron on Sunday, * * * Mr. and Mrs, G. Northwood o. Wingham were Sunday visitors withfriends in, Brussels, * * * Douglas Andersen of the Bank of Commrerce staff visited in. Stratford over the week end. REGENT THEA rRE SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING— Loretta, Young Richard Greene Kentucky MON., TUES., WED. Double Feature Constance *More - Johnny Downs Laugh It Off Cecil Cunningham — Hedda Hopper Now le the time to be gay. you got troubles? Laugh it off. Priscilla Lane - Wayne Morris Brother Rat and a Baby Join the fun parade with Wayne Morris as leader NEXT THURS., 'FRI., SAT. John Garfield ,Ann ;Sheridan Castle on the Hudson with Pat O'Brien - They put the heart In love, also Ride Cowboy Ride IN TECH NitlOLOB * * * Mr. Jack Baeker of Toronto was a week end visitor with his permits Mr. and Mitis. J. 0, Baeker. Mrs. R, Cardiff has returned ti the home of her daughter Mr. Har. vey Dennis' from Clinton hospital. * * * Miss Pearl Baeker of Torouto was a Sunday visitor 'with her Par- ents Mr, and Mrs, Will Baeiker. BRUSSEL,S ONTARIO * United Church .W E D O 1 N G Ladies' Concert Last Tuesday evening a in the mo splendid Ideal Mews Items i * * concert a gl s id wa wen wn Hall .,. � A pretty wedding was solemnized under the auspices oY the gV.oman's , ow Saturday evening, April 27th at Associahion od the United Church, Engagement the Presbyterian '.arse, Listowel, ' The ladies choir under the super Anmoucement by ,the Rey. Mr. Kelly, when Irene vision of Miss Carrie F1ingston de - Mr. and Mrs. 'Robt. Davidson 7; Ellen, second daughter of Mr. and lighted the audience with their wish to announce the engagement 1 Mrs. Lawrence Willis of Grey oolorfvl renderings of "'Sing a Song of their second youngest daughter 1 Township was united in marriage of Sixpence," "A Merry Lae," Gertrude Jean to Charles G, Robin. to Russel Lloyd, Hall od Palmerston, ".Tohn Peed," "Little Boy Blue,' Mr. and Mrs, W. The bride was becomingly attired in "Rule Britannia," "The Monastary Detroit. Ga1'den," the latter chorus was the outstanding number. The singers —o— were, Miss Garmiss, Margaret Pear- HALL—WILLIS ear HALL—WILLIS Building A new building 1s being erected. In the form of a garage at the,rear of Dr. MoRae's, Mr. Robt. Bowan* has the contract. —0— CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends and nelehbors for kindness and sympathy extended to us in our sudden bereavement of our loving aunt Naomi. Margaret and Clarence Martin, and family. •Mrs, Jas. Ballandy-ne visited' her sister Mrs: Hoesock, of Innerkip, Sunday. . —a— St. John's A. Y. 1'. A. The regular meeting or St. John's A,Y,P.A. was held in the vestry; room of the church. The meeting was opened with a Hymn. The pre'eident •read the prayers. The scripture was read by Doris Ai'm- strong, The minutes were read 'Found in Trap and adopted. Business flan tapes • up. Mr. Laycock gave` a very in- During the course of inspecting teresting':taik on "Birds." Meeting traps set for muskrats George C. closed with Benediction, Johnston of Grey Twp., came upon —o— a dead duck inone trap, WTI further inspection: 4t was discovered Tennis Club one leg carried a band on which was Nominates Officers alternated) "Notify, Biological Survey, Washington.: D, C." also the filing The Tennis Club held a meeting num'ber•. 'George is complying with on Saturday. David Parker was the request. nominated for president, Gibson e' Willis, let vice -preside -lit, _Miss Jessie Little, secretary -treasurer.. It was moved and seconded that the fees would be one dollar this year. The spring flood did some damage to the grounds. It also removes' the wire and loosened the poles that the wire was on. The committee is hoping a godly number will join; up this season when the fees are so low. son, eldest son of ii Robinson of to take place in May. Marriage . a street length dress of Acadia 1 blue, with accessories of navy blue Th'e brides was attended by her slater Mildred, who wbre a dress of french blue. The groom was sup- ported by his friend Harvey MoCon- nell of Palmerston. After the ceremony the bridal Party returned to the home of the bride's parents, wheer they partook of a dainty wedding dinner with guests um- bering about 'thirty. The - happy couple will reside in Palmerston and a host od gopd wishes follow them, as •they journey through life together. Demonstrotion Well Attended A demonstrationof the Fordson tractor was held on the farm of Dougaid Straehan on Saturday last. Elgin Dapple of the Jack -son Motors Ltd„ Listowel, was in charge es the demonstration at which a large crowd of interested spectators was present, Gordon Sanderson • is the local representative for the Fordson. tractor. • * * * Rev. Kerr is attending a meet' -ng of the Synod of the Presbyterian church ie 'Chatham. - * * Wm. A'ment is going to Montreal and Quebec and other Eastern Spring With the coming ofSpring, so comes the flowers, birds, etc, This anticle is not 'written, because the writer 3s in a poetical mood but to express a feeling, which no doubt everyone has at this time of year, when. our surroundings change from the covering of deep snow to a world of :beautiful coloring and more cheerful aspect made so by the songs' of the birds• and appear- ance of flowers, 'The one illustra- tion of this kind being a flower bed by the side of Mr•, John MoNair's residence, a beamvtieully colored bed of Crocuses. - -o— Flags Are - Dedicated Services in Melville Presbyterian •Church on Sunday were conducted by bhe minister, the Rev. 5, Kerr. The dedication of the flags, the Unlion Jadk and St, Andrew's Cross was held at the close of the service. —0-- Business 0_Business Changes . The Frances Dress shop has been moved frown the Walker store to a new location,. R is now 111. the building formerly ocoupled'' by the I• McLean barber ship. The st.;re has been completely re -decorated and re -modeled and presents a very smart attractive appearance. J. 12. M'oLeliand has opened his watch and clock reipair shop in the store formerly occupied by H. L. Jackson and is now prepared to give prompi-. service to the public. paints on an extended business trip. . An anthem wes.given at both morn- * * * , Mg and evening eervices, and Mrs. Fred Mee of Stratford is George e Northwoo.d Wingham, staying a Peau days with her mother guest soloist, contributed a yerY Mrs, Wilbee who is in the - care cf pleasing nolo at the morning the doctor, • 'service. * . * * Ser'vloes in the United Church on Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cottrill and Sunday were conducted by Mr, daughters of Port Elgin were week Earl Anderson, 'ivlto spoke on mire end guests with the former') par-, sions. An anthem was contributed emus Mr. and Mts. D. McDonald, by the choir. Rev, el, O'Neil, Clinton was 01 Mr, and Mrs. Jack Bowman and charge at the morning service at St. children os Morriss were ISttudav John's church. when there was s visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Thos, celebration or the holy communion, McDonald. Rev. F. Wettest rector 'of the church * * * - took the services at' Sea'forth and Mr, Norman Forbes of Winnipeg Dublin, was a Sunday visitor with relatives COMING— Drums Along The Mohawk RESERVE ;SEMIS ,NOW FOR Gone With the Wind in town, namely the Baeker and Cardiff families. McMurray and Rev, F, Watts of St. John's church attended the Huron * 'k mten's Banquet in 1301- Mist Doreen Prr ide sport a couple Deanery Lty of days this week with: her grand- grave on Friday evening, parents, Reeve Keys and, Mrs, Keys * * * of Grey. Mr. and Mrs, A, R, McKay and Miss Shirley who have spent the IS. F, and *Mia, Devis'ony Mile Pant six,..Menaie in Florida and Miss Mary and Dean attended the Curler- Helen. McKay of Toronto were al nd the former's, brother, W. IT. Heek end, guests of -the 3ormer'e Cuter - Davison of Bolton on Wednesday, parents Mr, and Mrs, Chas. Mo- Interment was made in Galt. Kay 01 Turnberry St. north, • SMITH—GRASBY A quiet wedding was solemn zed at the Uwited Church Parsonage, Brussels at high noon, April 24th when the pastor Rev, H, Mahoney united in marriage Adah Elizaeth Granby to James Douglas Smith, both of Morris Twp, The .bride 'wore a sails bine dress of sheer crepe. They were attended br Jean Sanith, sister of the groom, and. Wm, Grasiby,: brother o8 the bride. Following the ceremony the bridal party returned to the home .of the bride where a wedding dinner was served. In :the afternoon the bride and groom lett on a trip -to Milton and Georgetown, the bride travel- ling in a grey tailored suit with rose aeces'sories, +0n their return they will reside on the 6th line of Morris. Congratulations of their many friends are extended to the happy couple. Melville Y.P.S. Young People of Melville Church held "their meeting in primary room with president in charge. Meeting opened with hymn no. 450, after whiph Jack Spefr read the scripture and Graeme Work led in prayer. The secretary's report was read and adopted. Tom M(cFadzean gave an interesting talk on "Pres- byterianism." A hymn was' sung and meeting closed with repeating the mizplah benediction. The Mel- ville Y. P. have accepted an invite tion to join the Anglican Y. P. 'Society next Monday evening, Takes Charge At St. Thouas St• Thomas, April 23—Rev. R v. Douglas iVICDon'ald, of Luckno' , recently ordained to the ministry by his. father, Rev, Charles H, Mc- Donald', of Luoknow, was inducted at a ceremony fn. Akita, -•Street Presbyterian, Church, St. Thomas, this evening. He succeeds Rev. D. 0, Smiles who. resigned a year ago and whose plaice was taken 'by a student preacher, Robert Milroy, until last Sunday when he deliver- ed his final message to the con- gregation, At this; evening's induction serv- ice, ereice, Rev, John Hotreymian was the. preacher; Rev. F. R. Anderson, ,f London, - addressed, the minister, and Reiv, Walter Moffatt, of Fingal, gave the address to the congrega- tion. 1r. MacDonald was born at Smithviile and was educated at Oreemore and LncknOW, graduat- ing -from University or Toronto in 1937 and Knox 'College this year. He west a leader in student organ- izstions, holding various °Mees and was, college organist dor` the past year. He brinlgs to 'St. Thomas consid- enable musical talent as well as civility ih- various branches - . of sporrt. The mission fields on which he has served are at Hunter's Bay. Qua; Lindsey, Mar and Lake x' .t * A number at Lite* Iiebeficalis of Mr. and Mrs, Geo, E. Ferguson of Morning Stair lodge Brussels attend- Toronto made a flying visit to the ed- the funeral of Mrs. :'Crich of home of their Mice, Miss Mary Sealtonth on Thursday aterteon of Helen Kerr Met. Saturday, they re - last week, marked we Still lead a let a'now banks on our gravel roads to re• Charier in the $rude Peninauia; Mesers, A, weed, A, •Coleman, :ad mind us of our past winter snout :Ayr, and 1Vfotitlt Lehman And Brad• atolws. ter, in, B.C, Pitiable 11. 3ocklin, Tboo. Ellis, It. ,.,-,.,, u; i.b,...a * * a * * * Obituary * * * * * * NAOMI HANNA * ,eno, Mrs, Denman, Mrs. Dean Davison, Mrs. A. 0, Baeker, Miss Benlgston, Margaret Downing, Mrs. S. MacDonald, Mrs. A, Rana, Mrs R. Downing, Mrs, Roy Cousins, Mrs. 0. Walker, Miss Addle Cardiff, Mrs. R, Hamilton acted) as accompianist. Miss Margaret parniss and Miss Mary Davison gave several piano duets. •Meambers taking part in the musical Album, John Peel, Mary Helen, Kerr; - Irish -Colleen, Jose- phine Van Norman; Oh . Johnny, Edith Jewell; Little Boy Blue, Mrs. Thomas; Way Down, Upon the Snvanes River, Mrs. L. Armstrong and Mrs. W. Cardiff; Vocal solos were contributed by Mrs. Cousins, Ruth Jewell, Margaret Pearson and Addie Cardiff, Mrs. Roy Kennedy gave a reading. The final part of the program consisted of a play with an - all feminine cast entitled, "Mrs Maloney's Affliction," which was greatly enjoyed by the audience. Members of the caste were, Ctrs. Rowland, Doris Jewell, Mrs. Busch - lin, Mrs. 'Kann, Mrs. Bell, Mrs, Bryans, Mrs, Davison, Mrs, Thomas Miss Carrie Hingston acted as Chair Lady. A sudden shock passed over tithe community on. Tuesday, April 23rd, after a short illness of one day al- though in poor health dor some years, Naomi Hanna passed away at the home of Clarence Martin, The deceased was born on Nov. 24th, 1870, being -the second young. est daughter of late Hugh and Mrs. Hanna. She resided there until fourteen years ago when she went to make her home 'with Mr, end Mrs. Clarence Martin on; the 8th line of Morris. Four sisters are deceased. Mrs', Wm. Mooney, Mrs. A. J. Smith, Jane and Elizabeth. The deceased leaves to mourn Mrs, Robt. W. Gibson, Kendall, Sask., and: Margaret, her niece and family with whom she. resided. She was a member of the Sun- shine Methodist Church which later ETHEL It. L. and Mrs. McDonald of eon. 9, Grey Twp, were -welcomed to the village, as they moved here last week to take up residence in the Elia Pearson propery. ' Although approximately 53 years of age and subject to alarming heart attacks Mrs. Phebe Keifer retains vitality to a wonderful degree. - Mrs. J. B. Lake senior of Brus- sels visited Sunday adternoon of this week with her daughter Olive (11re. A, Henry) and son J. B. Lake on main street, Btihel. The spring time song of the frogs is oneof the happy reminders that spring has come. A start was made in. spring seed- ing Monday, April 29ith by practical- ly emery daraner in. the district. If suitable weather continues there will not be many holidays observed for the next three weeps or so. It is expected that Atwood, Brus- sels and Ethel will be affected in changes' made in ministeral itiner- antcy, following the session of United Church conference to be held in the month of June. became the United Church, I Pete Dobson is. thoroughly •enjoy - She was of a kind. and loving die- hug the conrforit and satisfaction of position, hers. was. of a friendly greeting to all who knew her and beiusg a ,great home lover, the family circle has been robbed of the gra'test tie that could be seemed. The funeral service was held from the home of Clarence Martin Thurs- day, April 25th, iSeiwice condtucted by the Rev. F. A. Gilbert, minister of Walton United Church. Interment being made in Brussels cemetery, Pallbearers were; Menne Jackson, Josph Bewley, Ed. Bryane', Bertram Kelly, Anthmt' McCall, Harvey Johnston, Floral bearers were; Clarence Grainger, Walter Bewley, Jack Bry- ane, Stewart McCall, Lawson Bear. ney, - Floral tributes were beautiful showing the esteem in which she 1V,9 held as she was a great lover of flowers, They consisted at sprays from-, Mr. and Mra.- Cl'aren.ce Martin and, family; the neighbors; Mr, and Mrs. J. Meadows and Mrs. Mtirdly. Edgar, Brussels; Armstrong families, Windsor; Mr, and Mrs, Geo. Kritzer, Listowel; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dunlop, and family, Ldndest born. abtad new bay i cis Bill, hie • n• brother is assem'bliwg auto Parts intending to build 'himseif -a motor vehicle. He is going to •make a try at it anyw'ay. In the rush of farm spring seed- ing, all local tractors' obtainable for present usewill be in, great de- mand. - John A, Wilson has a big prospec- tive supply of horse meat et his fox ranch. Last Week end Geo. A. Dunbar purchased a snappy heavy team of work horses and now has a work- ing force of nine horses, to line rte for the spring seeding operations on his two hundred or more acres of land. Businehe has been brisk in tertii izer deliveries from car lots at Ethel C.N.R. station 'to •oustom'ers during the past ween', Mr. Percy Mitchell of ' Brussels, visited at the home of his aunt Mrs tied, Bateman in Ethel last Sunday. Mr, and Mr,s' Ptumsteel od Clinton were guests over the Week anti at Ethel Cnited Church parsonage with their darigltter Mrs, Snell anal Rex, Mr. Snell, ' Conte to Ethel United Church Friday eV -ening, MViay 3rd Where Rete Kerr of Brussels will present his - interesting and tnetrudtive lee• titre with pldltlres taken on ilia tone of the "13ristsh isles," Ade,... Notice— - 3. H, Motelland, watch and eldek repair ahold Is now opened for business ill the shop dormerly occupied by H. L, JBekson, Brussels Prices Reasonable r Prompt Service