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The Brussels Post, 1940-9-4, Page 1the POST PUBLISHING HOUSE pru,ofstlg Wednesday, September 4th - 1940 LET'S GO I A New Travelogue By The TOLL. BROTHERS On The Screen Motion and Stle Pictures In Colour "HIKING THROUGH SOUTH AMERICA" Presented by one of the brothers In person BRUSSELS PRESBYTERIAN' CHUROH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th At 8 P. M. , dlniesion Adults 25c, Children 150 If9y6u want a seat come early i• BLUIEVALE * * * * * * s * * PEOPLE WE KNOW R. Ill. Augustine of Auburn Is with bier sister Mr's. Harty Walker. • * * Mr, W, J. Procter spent a few days In Toronto taking in the Ex. Mies Millie Greer and Mise Doris MclDonald spent the week end In Toronto. a. O iNews Items Soxy esPai added .to list W. Cardiff W Bowland Non Permanent— Campbell B. Leese, W. R. "dairy o2 the boys were in town over. the week end and Khaki was very much in evidence en Saturday. Army Site seems to agree with diem. for most of them ere certainly looking well. A combined Drumbeat Service end Patriotic Rally is being held in Sea2orth on Sunday next, Sept. 8.11 at 2 p.an, The Drumhead Service is an aa. nual event of the Canadian Legion Zone 10 and is held in a different town each year. The Patriotic rally is one of a series sponsored by the Murat County Connelly to assist in further. ing Canada's War effort' in Horan County in particular. . These rallies halve been well , at- tended and many good speakers have been beard and by all accounts the one at Seaforth promises to he a largely: attended affair. Thu • members of Che Brussels branch will meet. at the library at -1 p.m. and extend an invitation `o all ^Ex The Fmpjre Service - *** * * * * * * * L. Mr. and Mrs. Rimer Ewan and children spent the week end with their mother. 5 * 5 Mr, George Irwin of Toronto spent Leber Day with his friend Mr. W. A, L`,i'16ivey. * * * • Miss Carrie Hingston ie in Toron- ,,to',for a few days combining bus!- 'ness and pleasure, * * * S. A. Ballantyne, Loudon is spend- ing his. vacation with his mother, Mrs. ' Jas, Ballantyne. * * 5 Jim; Prest spent is, few• deysf vs - cation In ,Autburn with his brother of, the Bank of Commerce staff. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reid, Mount . o1ie were Sunday visitors • at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Sullivan. Mr. and. Mrs. Jas. Moses and son of Grey [sited on Sunday with iter, uncles, aunts and cousins and .also Mr. and Mrs, Melville Matheris and 500. Miss Ruby Duff of Toronto spent the week end with her sisters Mrs. Alice Aigen and Miss Mary Duff of Blu evale. Miss Etta ,Agar spent the week- end with Mr. and Mrs. ,George Agar and family at 'Stratford. Miss Rhoda Robertson of Toronto spent the week end with her par- ents; and brothers on the bouidary. Miss Isabel McKinnon of Kitchen• or spent the 'week end with her parents and: brother on the boundry. We were sorry to hear Mrs, Mil- , ton MeiVittie fel land broke her' arm on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Mdyiittie returned home to Flint on Monday.: Miss Verla Agar returned " home home on Saturday after spending ber holidays with her uncles, aunts and cousins on the 2nd line. We are sorry to hear Mrs Alex. 1ticEwen has been sick and hope she will soon be better agate. . Mr, and Mrs, Harold Harris, of Drayton visited on Sunday withher parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed. LSIehigsten and family, 1st line. We were sorry to hear Mrs; C. Goll hap, been sick and hope she will s000 be better. Mr. Jas. Garrett spent a few days with friends in 'Toronto and teak in 'the ExHibition there. Miss Martha Maine of Gerrie is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shaw and other friends, ANNIVERSARY SERVICES ROE'S UNITED CHURCH Mr. Glenn Eoknrier and Miss Rob- inson of Toronto were holiday visi- tors at the home of Mrs. McKelvey. Mrs. W. Hunt• er of Toronto was a week end guest -with her friends W: J. MoCrauken and Misses Me- Cracken, Sept;, 8th, at 11 p.m. and 7.3,. p.m. ANNIVERSARY; SUPPER Tues. Sept. loth from 6 to 8 p.m. " Three-iAct Comedy - Drama &MONEY, MONEY, MONEY" by Whitechurch Young People Admiselon 35c Children under 12-15c —r; REGENT THEATRE SRAFORT1j ,4 NOW SHOWING-- Virginia HOWINGVirginia Bruce iWay' a 'Morris FLIGHT ANGELS MON., TUES., WDEO. D.d Niven Loretta Young ETERNALLY YOURS Hugh Herbert Billie Burke A mililon women's romance dream!„ But s gay nightmare to his wife. NEXT THURS., FRI., BAT. John Garfeltt Ann Shirley SATURDAY'S CHILDREN Claude Rains ,Roscoe Karns They might be you. This yeale couple who lost happiness and found It again. * * * Mrs. Alm: McNeil is at present looking after MIss Belle Walker who has been very poorly the past few months. - .. * * * D. C. Warwick's horse j'A'.len Volo" took a .3rd and two 4ths at the TiIlsonburg fair held on Friday. Congratulations Doug, ' " * * * Miss Evelyn Cunningham, Reg. N., Brantford, was a guest at the home of her parents D. R. and Mrs. Cun- ningham for the week end holiday, * * * Rev. H. J,.,and Mrs. Mahoney and baby Wean were visitors at the nome of Mi. and Mrs. D. Denman on Sat' urda* tt * * . Mrs. Fred Kitchen of Wroxeter who was a recent visitor with her niece Mrs. D. Dej7anan returned to her home last week. • Mr. and Mas, * Robt. Thuell of Palmerston and Mr, Luxton Thuell of 'Stafford were renewing old friendships in tow- one day last week Photographic Contest Canadian National 'Exhibition A Photographic Contest, open only to arna:eur photographers is being conducted in connection with the' Graphic Arts Deliart¢nent of 'the. C.N.E. There are five subjects to treat: 1•Canada Prepared; 2+Child Life at Cauaddn National Exhibition; 3 A Merchandising Display; 4 -Enjoy - leg the Exhilbttion; 5 -Farm Life at tel Exhibition, All photographs muse be made • within Exhibition Park. 'The prizes are gen roust For each s91iiect: 1st $lb.; ind, $10.. 3rd, $5. Grand Prize $50:00 for best photograph in thew. Here is a splendid opportunity' for ardent acnateur. !photographers to try their skit land win a substantial .Prize. skill and win a substan;tiai prize. * * * Bill Black lett Monday • for his school at Bascom, near Windsor. Bill is to be congratulated on his work at Summer ,School wheer he obtained one 1st and three 2nds. t, * • * lire. D. Wheeler and Mr. and Mist George Harris and family of London and 8ire,„Mac Allen of Toronto were, holiday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. Wright. , ; ,i; COMING— FOUR ' SONS St. John's Anglican . Church Service The rector, Rev. F. Watts was the celebrant and preacher at the cele- bration of Holy Communion at St. John's Church on Sunday Last. The rector took his text from the fourth chapter 01 St, Paul's Epistle to the Ephesions, the ninth verse. - Mr. Watts stated .that the path of true happiness, lay in self- sacrifice and that the - sacrifice of self was inescapable 'fpr those who dedicate themselves to-Chribt The life of a Christian belongs es humanity and the life of a Christiaii must be laid down, action by action, in the service of iinank1nd—in the service of love which is the service of the Master. The most diifieult situations and the most aeduess duties are (Christ's *methods of developing the noblest and best in 'rief e f there has been' any Math In the accusation of the -failirre' =o2 Christianity it is "because we our- selves through who Chfsitt mutt Work, have been negligent mice, un- willing to take Christ out into the chaos of the 'woes.' efarlee The attention of 'the ' congrega- tion was drawn to the proclanietion of His Majesty the King setting aside Sept. Sth, as a day et national prayer. • Mr. Wm. Stevenson*who bas secur- ed a position on the High • ;Scholl staff of Cobalt left on Sunday for his worlk which began eke Tuesday, August 3rd. * * • Mr. Jas, Laird and sister Francis, Mr, and Mrs, Lewis of Detroit spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs, L. W. Eokmier, attending the funeral of the former's sister. * * at Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Robinson • of Windsor spent the week end holiday iwi0h Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Davidson. Mesa Gladys returned home with them after a pleasant week`s visit. • * is • Mr, and Mrs.. R. Coated; and Miss Gertrude Coates at London were bia- itore on Thursday with their re.a- tives Mr, and Mite P4t1ifp Ament. Mrs. A. Mewl:sheet retiniilad with thane to ;pend a few days. *. * • Kin Wednesday, Aug. 28th Mrs. Geo. Backer celebrated her 90th blethdayy'althdugh confined`'to ted she was pleated to be able to receive modelled duplex Mr. Rose has made of the old Sinclair home. * * * Mr. and' lWts. Garfield,VB,,,.enelerson Visited friends in London or'(run S day and Monday, taking in th,dLabor Day celebration at Queen's Park. * * * Pte. Wm. Locking was home over the' week end. Mrs Locking, Leone and Yvonne returned to Lindon and took in the Labor Day celebra- tion on Queen's Park where Mr. Locking is training. * * * Mary Hellen Kerr took Doris Arm- strong, Janette Sanderson, Margaret Gibson and Billie Wilson to To - route Saturday last to "Ex." Mr. Billie Wilson was returning home atter a ewe months' holiday with Dr. Ken and Man. Jackson near Walton. CARD OF• THANKS i We wish, to thank all who in any way expressed their . sympathy and , extended acts of kindness during the ill health and at the, time of the death of our husband and father. It has alt deeply appreciated. Mrs, Anson Shaw and Family. New Travelogue By Toll Brothers ."inking Tbrougb. 'South America", a new travelogue by the Toll Broths ers, noted travellers and lecturer; will be presented in Melville Pres- byterian Churchhere on Monday, Sept, 16ith, at $, p.m. Motion and; still pictures in colour• will be shown on the screen and the travelogue will be presented by one of the brothers in person. This le not the first time that one of the Toll Brothers has lectured in Brussels and anyone who„heard the travelogue were de- lighted both with it and the mannei in which it was Presented. —o— Drumhead Service Canadian Legion Zone 10 will, hold a Drumhead •Serbiee under the ens pices of the Seaforth Branch Can-. adlan- Legion No. 166, on Sunday, September Sth at 2 p.m, in Vietor;a Park; Seaforth. The programme will include Massed Bands; address- es by Maj., the Rev. Norman Raw•' son, oe Hamilton, and o.her speak- ere; Community Singing; Prayers. The Huron County Council will co- operate with this Drumhead Service in bolding at the same time and place a Patriotic Rally to encourage and assist the Government in ire war effort. In event of rain ' the service and rally will be held in, Palace rink.' • All patriotic citizens are urged to attend. . , —o— Proclamation His •Majebty hte ging has asked that Sunday, September 8th, the first Sunday of the anniversary of the outbreak of war. be observed as a day of nationalprayer. • The clergy et Brussels i are very pleased to comply with -His Majes- ty's request and they commend it most /merely to the people of the Pillage. and the surrounding district. * Mr. W. L. McQuerrie of Saskatoon who is attending a conference at the Parliamenct Buildings, Ottawa, on the storing end disposal of the 1940 fleetern •wheat crop, is coming ea. to Bruseebn to call on We sister, Airs. W. F. Stretton and at the farm with ,Mrs. Pringle his sisters, * * * Mr, Charles Rupp of Winnipeg and W. G. Rupp of 'Sit. Thomas made a (tying visit to Atwood, Ethel and Brussels, Mrs. T. C. Davidson of Brussels visited at St. Thomas With her brothers and returned to Betts - eels; with therm', It is 47 years since. Mr. C. Rupp went West. * • * Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Bell of St. Thomas weer week end visitors With Mr, and Mrs. Ed. Garton, . Mr. Bon opera at the 'Poet' BRUSSRL,S ONTARIO Column WALTON CHURCH-. OBSERVES 70th of Active ANNIVERSARY The congregation of Duff's 1 `if ,1 church, Walton will observe tail 75th Anniversary of the found; the congregation on 'Sedr'tember til and 15the On Semtembet .3th, the guest preacher will be this Reire EL O. 'MacDonald, B,A„ Se'cea'tery Illi t3ie' Home Misedon ii,oard' of thenitlSed Chuff ch, " The Westfield, male juart¢I'.te will assist the choir. The guest preacher on September •" 15th will be the Rev. L, Hiiosey TWA., B.D„ of Michell' United Olinrch, The committee in charge of theeauuiver- eery havearranged: for a social eoen- ing to ;be. held,ou Monday evening: - September 9th, when an invitation is ex.estded to all former reeidenWe, of the Walton community to ,gather and renew old, friends. The, +annt- versary will conclude .with a supper on Tuesdays., evening, . • Selrteenber 170h, when the program following the swearer will be presented by the choir of Listowel United Church.. The congregation of Duff's church was founded in 1965 and at that time was connected wdth## the Brussels and Cranbrook Presbyterian church- es. The first minister to kke tailed was the Rev, John Dergueon-*aha re- mained, pastor of the charge until. Service mem and men in uniforrnr, 1877. In 1877 tale barge was divas- assist 'Members with cars' are asked to ed and the Walton congregation call— ed ' in transportation of those ed Rev. Alexander MnNaughtont whir without oars. 1, was pastor until 1835. The followtug We hope for a good day and would ' ministers, have occupied the pulpit. like to see a good crowd of citizens of Duff's church since that tinier Dreseart at this Bally to show i Reb. Frncis Ballantyne 1335-185B 1 Loyalty to County, Country and Em - pyre. The air raids cogtinue in ever in - increasing intensit3 both over Great Britain and Europe,' One town especially metioned last week was Ramsgate. We remember only too well .dur- ing the last war being in Princess i .Rev, David Forrest 1839-1.599. Rose Crane .on for 8 months in 1900. Rev. Andrew Mci3a.b 1901-1909. Rely. R. A. Lundy, BA., 1909-1920. Rev.. i1: F. Chandler 1921.1926, Revs W. X. Maines B.A. 1926-1931. Rev. Chan, Cumming 19311839 and the pres- ent minister; Rev. F. A. Gilbert, B. A. who Ives called in 1939. Pats Hospital at Ramsgate and dur- The firsts Clinch was erected m ing our stay there, a number of air 1864 and was -replaced by alarger' raids oclouired and also one bony- building- in 1849. This building: ' ' bardment from the sea. The air which cost about thousand dollars- r•aid* seemed to be directed chiefly served, the congregation until 1912:. at the three military hospitals, be. when the present building was erecs only one man was killed, in spite et ed during the pastorate of lid= the fact many homes were hit. Th.+ remedy. 1 1912 the United Prep-• bombardmrent from the sea had a 1 byterian Church, situated on tine greater list of casualties and many site of the present 'Church, united civilians were killed. I with Duff's church Space will. not Last week over 1,000 homes were permit us to tell the history Of the, remolished by a s ua n it ie hoped that every man, woman q dro of Ger congregation of the Milted • Presby` and child will make every possible man planes; that had been turnee terian congregation. Though • not effort i.e. be present in God's House back from London. They were so I congregation at the time rt ' infuriated that th returned orEr a large con on Sun he hears'', ?�' the union, they have made a stcong We, the people of the British Raene'gate and 'eeleased their cargo contribution to the life of Dutra ,Empire are confronted by a foe who of bombs on the civilian homes coagiegatdoa. w A feseats Yrom this is determined to reduce us to serf- there. In site of the teriffio dam- 4 'church are still used, in the base- dom and to plant his godless • age done, very few casualties; no. I Ideology in our midst. Many Of curred, as illaausgate has learned anent of the church. The gust manse our bravest sonsand daughters 1 i'bs lesson from the lest war and has t :was erectly; shortly alter Walton, the most elaborate air raid shelters *ervered connections with the have gone forth to make the , Brussels congregation and is now swpreme saotilftce on behalf of free in the world. A tunnel, miles longi owned by Mr, Forrest, The present dont and our Chrsdtian religion. ( has been dug in -the chalk cliffs ! ,manse was built reet.g thepastrsr- ,Surely it is essential or those of us which can accommodate over sixty ate of Mr. Chandler and is past '- who are 'carrying on' at home to lie thousand persons 'There are over ed as ose of the ripest minister's, diligent and unceasing in prayer for ion ,.n+,�,,,, �• a three who serve the cause of . God and the King. It has pleased Almighty God to was Linotype pe for a time ;with J. Leslie Kerr, Mr. and Mrs. Bell are both deaf and dumb, wanted to see Mrs. W. H. Kerr and Mhry Helen and alsp ask. ed for a photo of Leslie for his own home. Mr. Bell drive& a car hind he and Mrs, Bell were on thalr nay to Artheu', his old hometown. They have three ehlldren, eft them home many friends who called during the ie St. Thomas. Tit '' War ie tootle dry, ing' the printing office& rather hard, * * * The •Se. Tiomes Times have Met 3 Mr. and Mts. Charlie ;Davidson operators, 2 reporters, 4 office men, are/ moving into their new horns this 1 printer, alt enlisted, so Mr. 13011 'Week, the south halt of the newly told se, t and it eq • residence for a rural church. In the''' ped with electric lights, deck challis Church union of 1925 the Methodist and other comforts.. Boys do a congregation united wth. Du1Y'e• steady business with coffee, sand- , Oburch to form a larger feUowsliips shield. and defend tis during the first times, cakes, candies• etc„ during ; This snrarenier the church was paint'- year of the war from the onslaught + an alarm- ed and refrains made to the proper o2 a powerful and vdcious enemy. 1 J nden is rapidly becoming ace ty. Let us make ourselves worthy of customred to air raid alarms and'it victory over our enemies by stead- It is interesting yeffig to note that tithe. Is naw a common topic among shop - lastly seeking God's heist and, by seveatyve years of the history at constantly seeking to siren pens and neighbors, as to where the gtthea our best shelters are located, much the I Duff"s congregation only five treat spiritual lives. If we are sincere same as discussing the merits of ' users have eel& office. The present in our desire for victory we must I treasurer, Mises Mary 'Smillie ie nowt different picture shows or shops. Prove to God that we are worthy 'of coanpletiting her fortieth year o» And so the Empire still os'i'ers on His Divine help. Therefore, lot us service in tiffs of8iee. Her precede in the words of a scotsurmn broad• resolve to show our loyalty to Gen essors in the office were Mr. James casting from Glasgow "War is like by our presence in Church on Sun- '• Campbell. Mr. Thomas MOltacbteaar,- marriage, and 'wet weather, you just day next and every Sunday there -Mr. James MC7Jonald and, Mr , Jun- have to get used to it and keep I athon Moore-. after; lot us determine to ateadtastly I senting „ honor "the only Giver of viotory'1 by serving Him in spirit and in truth ebery day of our lives, Rev. S. Kerr Rev. C. Lewis Rev. F. Watts. BELGRAVE Frank 0, Mitchell Er5nesels Branch Canadian Legion !:.'1•:,11 1i1t, B.E,S1.,. Kindly, continue to send in particulars of men enlisted from this cenvmunity with Regimental member, Bank, Name, Unit and where stationed to Frank C. Mitchell, East Huron Produce or Imail to Box 34, Brussels. , Editors Note—T1ris paper woula The Anniversary Services of Bel- be gied to hear fropl any of the boys• grave 'United, Church will be heli on I at any time, let us hear from you. Sunday, Beet. 22nd at 11.00 and 7,30 ,with Rev. M. t1. Macdonald of To- ronto 88 preacher for the day. An augmented and speotaily trained choir under the leadership of lilies Velma Wheeler wi1.11ead'the Musical part of the serrice. Mr, and Mrs. A. Craig, Miss Cc Craig and, Miss N. Brow of Detroit and Miss K. TOwnens of London were visitors over the holiday at the manse. BORN Situp—To, Mr, and Mrs, Aloe. Shaw, 2nd con., Morris Tavel' ship, ori Sunday, Sept. 1st—a son, fOl3ttte--:To James and Mrs. Molt's'- lane, ells con. Grey, a daughter oir Fr'idayr August 23, 1940, The history eS, the Sunday Sbhooa. dates from the early days of thti oongregation, A newspaper clipping states. "Tn 1868, at a, cangregationa meeting stepswere taken to organ- ize a :Sebbat9r :School." The lace Mr. James Sardine was appointed as the first superintendent. Since that titian the duties pestaintng to that o(Dee, have been fulfilled 'bp Mr. dames Pullen' Mr. Peter Weston, Mr. Alex Gardiner and Mt; Silas Johneben the present stt•Yerintend'ent. The eongregatton has for masa years been 02t'tve through its various organizations snob as the 'Women% Missionary SoceetY, the. Wem W* Association, tile Thing Pewit* Union, the Mission laand' andthe ISunty schc ol. Elect of these D'Sa ffi tSDN'1LTNT?EjDI GN Brits Nat