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The Brussels Post, 1927-12-7, Page 8r 'WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1927 frl x rt r Jx tl Irl Ins YA at illi PW Sal .sua'Y lel iwl o s `r Now is the Best Time to do Christmas Shopping �I(Xe+t 1 ISI OM . I int )1U21 1410 l�f silt We are rapidly getting prepared for the Holiday shopping season and among the lines that can be purchased to better advantage now than later on are: )61 Boxed StaCionp gnW A gift Om keeps the t.e r• n- btance marl this last elteet is use:i. Neatly decorated boxes are to be had at 25c, 35c, 50c and 75c .each. Other larger boxes and most of them containing the new interlined envelopes from $1 up to $3 boxes Boxes of children's stationery 30c each CORRESPONDENCE CARDS with matching envelopes 35c, 60c and 75c pkgs. The New China Shows mach more color tl'an for Soul! time. In gay colors of Orange and Y, lloty, Utero are Comfort Sets w k-hMatt•hing Candle Sticks, also the NEW FAN SHAPED VASES, CANDY JARS AND MANY OTHER PIECES We also carry the open stock patterns BRIDAL ROSE and the Limoges Scattered Roses Pattern and Limoges White and Gold Pattern Waterman's Fountain Pens They hold the first place in the different makes of Pens, $2.75 and u•p. See the New Pen and pencil Sets in Boxes. Christmas Cards The new ones are all here and the designs, colorings and words are pleasing. There is a wide choice now so come in and look over them at your leisure, while it is easy to make the selection. F. R. SMITH he Store Druggist and Stationer Local News Items $tWea!eed `:e:-isett .' «:_ :_. .tessseeter3!eee 3e..: -. .. v The Attraction This Week. Th Winter Fair at Guelph is the attraction for many from Brussels end vicinity. Office Re -Decorated. The tnanager`e office at ;he Tele-. phone Plant has been re -decorated and Mr. McDonald is waiting for the shelves and cabinets for the new vane:. • Re -Elected Mayor By Acclamation. Lieut. -Col. A. H. Monteith, who has been elected Mayor of Paris by •acclamation, for a fourth term, wart formerly a barrister in Bou sols. Ile is an old Strat-ort boy and a son of ex -Mayor Monteith of that city. Sale and Tea At the Public Library. The Ladies' Aid of Prues els United. Church will hold a sale q1' fancy mei i kitchen apron, towels end homemade baking at the Public Library en Sat- urthey efternooe of tide week, Dec. 10th Afternoon.tea will .else tt c served. Sale will omm commence at 2:30. Card of Thanks. 4h . Long and fcunily Flora st••e,-.i wish o thank their many friend neighbor: and relatives for the kind- ness and sympathy shown them in their recent sad bereavement, also for the many beautiful floral tri- butes. ' Euchre and Dance. The; Women's Institute are plan- ning a Progressive Five Hundred and Euchre Party, followed by a Dance, fn" the evening of Tuesday, Decem- ber 27th. Will those helterested keep this date in mind and come there they will have an enjoyable evening. Wins 15 Prizes Out of 17 Entries. Brussels well known poultryman, Walter Rose, takes no second place when it comes to rprize winning at the large shows. This week he is attending the Winter Fatir'at Guelph where he made 17 entries in the var- ions Whlre Leghorn classes and car- ried off no Less than 15 prizes, viz: 9 firsts; 4 seconds and 2 thirds. This is an exceptionally good showing and speaks. for itself ac to the class of birds kept by Mr. Rose, Another Local Business Changes Hands. The Norwich Gazette last week reports the sale of a store theta to John Leitch, of Brussels: "Early this week Arthur Henderson disposed :of the general store business, carried on for some years under the name of J. C. Henderson & Son, to John Leitch, of Brussels, At present stock taking is in progress and. the new proprietor will take over just as soon as Ibhis is completed. Mr, Leitchl has 'lied considerable experience in the,reerchantile business, and will be assisted by his son. The store build- ing, which is one of our finest busi- ness ,blocks, is also included in the transaction. This business place, which• is one of the oldest in town; thenderson family been in He for upward of fifty years." The Nor- ' ichpeople will find the Leitch fam- ily excellent citizens and! Hrusse;s is sorry to lose them. Mr, Leitch ie President of the 13usin'oss Men's Ass soeiation and also took an active interest with the $owlets, Defeated at the Polls. In Monday's municipal election . at London for the Board of Education • Rev. R. D. Mess, former hector of Sit. Johns Church, Brussels, was de- feated. Opened a Beauty Parlor. Miss Mary L. Small, who visited Brussels for a day each week, has opened a beauty parlor in her home town, Stratford. Her friends here wish her every success. Engagement Announced. Reid Moore, Listowel, Ontario, an- nounces the engagement of his niece Alberta Lenore Moore. to Harry El-. liott Wilson, First Officer S. S. Ha - monk, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, Moorefield, Ontario, The marriage will take place early in January. Auction Sale of Horses. On Saturday, Der. 171-11. lettere will be offered foe sale by Pnhlic Auction at the Grand Central Feed Stables, Lie:Iowel, a car load of horses and colts. John Agar' is the proprietor and George Dickson, of Drayton, the nuetionoer. Sale commences at 1 o' clo rk. Dandilions in December. The "Southeast Corner" in Mon- day's Toronto Globe_ contained the picture of two danliilions picked at Mitchell, which were thought to be curiosity alt this season of the year, but they are so common around Brussels that wo hardly thought it worth while to enenfiom them, Last Saturday Mrs. Fowler picked several on the Manse lawn which were out in full bloom. Will Hold Bazaar. The older girl of the Tittle Stars Mission I3and of the Presbyterian Church awl balding a Bazaar in the basement of the Library on Sator- day, December 17th, from 1 to 1.80 n.m. There will be booths of Panty Work and Aprons, Home-made Bak- ing, Candy, Post Office and a Tea Room. Selections on the New Or- ihophonic Victrola will be played. This machine has been loaned through the couldtesy of Mason & Risch, of Stratford. Your patronage will be appreciated. Installed New Officers. Blyth I. 0, 0. F. degree team, un- der the leadership of Wesley leech - vie, visited Western Star Lodge, Brussels, last Thursday evening and installed the following of Neon for the ensuing term:— Jr. P. G.—Clarke Matheson. N. G.—W. C. Herr V. G.—W. H. Bell R. S.—W. J. McCracken F. S.—Walter Williamson Treas.—Sand. Wilton War.—Samtl. Wilton Con.— Robert Bowman 0, G. --Jas. Thveil T. G.—Wm. Little R. S. N. G.—Robert Henderson S. S. N. G.—Lawson Clouse R. S. V. G,—Oliver Hemingway S. S. V. G. ---Eugene Dobie R. S. S.—Robt. Hoover L. S. S,—Dav&d Kirkeonnell Chap,—Nathan Chapman, Brussels llni d Church REV. A. W, SARKER. Et, D. MINISTER Sunday, Deo. l l th 11 a,m,—Public Worship. Subject : "The Altar" 3 p.m.—Sunday School and Bible Classes. 7 p.m.—Public Worship. Theme : "Singing Towers" Tuesday—Y. P. Society. Wednesday—Prayer. Service —Choir rehearsal. Tuesday Evening, Dee. 20th The Annual Entertainment of the Sunday School. AM PREPARED TO REPAIR All Kinds of Sewing Machines at rea- sonable charges. John Kreuter, Ethel. Phone 22-R-7. LOST—Crank of Chevrolet car, be- tween my home and Anderson's garage. Finder kindly leave at the Post. Joseph Querin. FOR .SALE: --Autoharp, . Mandolin and Musir Stand, all in good shape. A. McKee, Ethel P. 0. phone 8514. NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS: -1 will be at the council chamber on Mon- day afternoon next, also all day Tuesday and Wednesday to receive taxes. Gordon McDowell. FOR SALE:—One Bedroom Suite 1 Hair Cloth Lounge, 1 large Rocker and 1 large bird cage. Phone 72. HOUND .STRAYED:—Black and white with little tan, lost about Nov. 25th. Part fox hound and beagle. Please notify Phone 78x ring 4. WANTED:—Team of medium light horses. to hire for winter months. For further particulars apply at The Post. 24-tf. HOUSE FOR SALE or to rent. Apply to Miss C. Hingston, Brus- sels. 2341. 100 ACRE FARM FOR SALE:— Being Lot 3, con. 16, Grey. Build- ings in first class condition. An- drew Sloan, Phone 27-12. R. R. No. 2, Brussels. 2841. FOR SALE:—Heavy horse, 6 years old, also general purpose horse, 6 years old. A. W. Somers, Con. 5, Grey, Phone 41-17. FOR SALE:—Good coal oil heater, hall Imaging lamp and two fancy table lamps. Phone 15, Brussels. No. 3 "Favorite Coal Heater" good as new, for sale. Robert Currie, phone 1214. 2141. QUANTITY OF GOOD DRY SOFT Wood for sale. Parties wanting a supply should phone 16-12, Frank Nichol. 19-tf. 3600 FIRST CLASS Milton Pressed brick, medium buff color. Apply Box, 36, Ethel. FARM TO RENT -100 acre farm, on 2nd of Morris; possession any- time this fall. Apply to Sherif Caldbeck, Haileybury, Ont., or to W. A. Lowry, Brussels. 15-t£, FOR SALE OR RENT — House and barn and 6 acres for sale or rent. Apply to Geo. Colvin, 69 Cherry street, Stratford. 144f. A Sleigh Was Out. Friday morning a sleigh and teaum passed down Tory Hill, but the sleigh- ing' was not much to brag about. Women's Christain Temperance Union. Owing to several typographical er- seers •oecurrin'g in last week's report of this Society'smeeting, we here- with reproduce it the way it was in- tended to read:— The Mother's meeting held under the auspices of the Women's Christ- ian Temperance Union on Friday af- ternoon, 25th inat, was well attended about 40 being present. Mrs. Mc- Guire presided and conducted devot- ional exercises. Hymn 195 was sung "Stand up, Stand up for Jeaus." Scripture Lesson was taken from Matt. 18, 2nd vert•e, "And Jesus called a little child unto) Him and sat in the eniclslt of them." What are we doing to safe -guard the little ones entrusted leo our care? Are we tr.,y- ing by precept and ?example to train them up in the knowledge of the het - tor things of life? Mrs. 0. Walker sang the 'beautiful sacred solo, "Jesus gill remembers' though the world forget" Minutes of the last meet- ing were read by Mrs. Skelton and approved. Mrs. Parker gave a very appropriate reading entitled "The Teetotal Mill" The solo "Let us arise chris'tian soldiers," was well sung by Mrs. Denman, Miss K. Deadman gave a very helpful talk on "Neaysiiig" giving much valuable information on the care of little children, also adults. Miss Deadman's talk was much appreciated. Mns..4. L. McDonald gave ea reading entitled "AllJesus," ver: whteh had a for y touching message, An appeal was made for help for some ,needy chil- dren which has .melt ready response. Mrs. J. E. Smith offered the closing prayer. Mats. T. C•. McCall was the accompanist Lunch was served and a social half hour enjoyed by all, THE BRUSSEL 1 BANKING l FIFTY YEARS POST An Essential of Modern. Life BANKING +ervice 1'A one of the es- sentials of modern 11fe 1t aselste In the puaduction of every attiele anti in the tvane/um tali on of vatay 51)10. inodity, Without it, di;tribotieu would he itnpOssilile. Yet 13auitiog fn"rti"us so 010000hly ihr,t tvh rue scarcely aware of out dependence npon it. I3y l 1sing Banking Sett i4!)' 11)1' gat1)1111 wo pay e•nr greatest tribute to its efficiency, Koh year, an increasing ;mintier of dep",ile:a and clients afl'ae11" evide1)cea the r'1 tr- eater or Service uti,•reli ny the tit+wdard thank of Oanada, STAN DAR BAN t OF CANADA BRUSSELS BRANCH—G. H. Samir, onager VA= ****Inat.CLCITSit.PSIM*2113111r1=0,1 W. D. S. JAM1ESON, MD; CM; LM.CC; Physician and Surgeon Office McKelvey Block, Brussels Successor to Dr. White Phone 45. KEMP BROS. Auctioneers Auction Sales of alT kinds accepted and conducted. Satisfaction Guar- anteed and terms reasonable. Phone Listowel at 121, 38 or 18 at our ex- pense. Had Collarbone Broken. David, the youngest son of Mr. sand Mita. Campbell fell out of bed a couple of weeks ago and fractured his collarbone. He is progressing fine these days. Bankruptcy Move Taken. Creditors have filed three petitions at Osgoode Hall, Toronto, to put The 'Canaldian Department Stores. Dun- can M. Ferguson, of Stretford, sold. his store out to this firm and we hope he will not be troubled with any legal worries. Hydro Was Bad. "On again—off again—gone again" 'was the stunt Hydro was try- ing on us last Wednesdaty evening. It went off About 15 minutes to six the first: tine and repeated many times the rest of the evening.s. The trouble was at Straltford. Coming to the Grand. Dec. 9-10—"The Music baster." Dec. 13-14.--"Demi-Bride," Dec. 16-17—"One Exciting Night" Dec. 19 -20 ---"Tin Hats." DSc. 23-24.—"Country Beyond." Dec. 2G-27—"Johnny Get Your Hair Cut," with Jackie Coogan. Dec. 30-31—"The Lone Wolf Re- turns." Jan. 2-3.—"Slide, Kelly Slide." Minor Locals. December.. Got your Christmas shopping clone. Town Council met on Monday ev- ening. 16 days for shopping before Christmas. Co. Council 'is in session at. Goder- ict this week. Tax bills will have to be paid on (flee 14th. Final Council meeting will be on the 15th. Christmas entertainments will soon be here. Snow once more eoverd the ground last Wednesday. Lalet Friday night was a reminder that,. Jack Frost was around. Ire was formed on the river last week—brut skating was not allowed. While hunting in the tllttic for an antique silk hat for a costume party, a gentlemen found a small box of diamonds aggregating in worth over $2200. Well some of the rest of us don't do so badly, Dither• we often find a crown in an old hat' Interesting Surprise Staged for Bride -Elect. The Listowel Banner last week re- fers to a "Shower" given to Miss Mitchell, 'a sitter' of Will Mitchell, of town: Monday evening' thirty friends of Miss Viola Mitchell met at her home on Division street to :Honor her before her approaechng marriage Mrs. Fred vonZuben read an address expressing good wishes for Mise Mitchell's future happiness and Miss Mitchell was presented with a silver tea service. The bride elect, al though taken by complete surprise, in a few well chosen words expressed her thanks and appreciation. Then the friends Bang "For She's a jolly good Fellow." A program had been arranged and Mrs. 1t. Matthcwman acted as chairlalidy. Mrs. A. W. Zur- brigg, Mrs, Ben Couch and Miss Dor- is Yocum gave humorous readings. Miss Doris Yocunt and Mies Maude Sherbert played a number of select ;tions on the piano, and Mrs. Fletcher and Miss Mildred Greenslade sang two lovely solos. A. mock wedding was staged..Miss Doris Yocumacted bride anwore an ancient white gown with lace curtain for a train, flowers pinned back and front on, dress and wore gray woolen gloves, 11'he bride's bouquet was a plant ad- orned with artificial flowers. Mrs. Lavery aalted as groom and wore a long black coat, collar and tie and, gray hat. Miss Edith Binning wail the parson and wore vl, black gown and cap, The' bride and groom were requested to promise to do all sorts of ridiculous, things which evoked much merriment, A Iuneheolt was served and all departed Tearing good wishes behind them. FORMER BRUSSELITES CELEBRATE 55th ANNIVERSARY Harvey and Mrs. Beam, now of Kinis- tino, Sask. quietly Celebrate Event With Family At their home;in Kinistino, Sask., I'Iarvey and Mrs. Beaan, :formerly of Brussels, very quietly celebrated the 55th anniversary of their wedding on the 6th of November. '1.'heir three oldest daughters being present and two sons, who live near. Their fam- ily are living in 'distant parts of the (country, Levi 0. Beane at Los Ang- eles, California; J. Charlie Beane, at Meridiani, Idaho; Mrs. W. T. Tay- lor, of Toronto; Miss Margaret at home; Mrs. Jos. E. Henderson, 'of Kinistino, Sask.; Mrs. Will Badgley, of Manor, Sask.; Herbert H. and Ben t A. of Kinistino„ Sask; Mrs: J. W. Telmer passed sway two years ago in January. Mr. and Mrs. Beano are Still able to enjoy each others com- pany, Mr. and M•rs. Beam are still able to enjoy each others company, Mrs. Beam is very well, but Mr. Beam is feeling the effects of u, I stroke of two years Standing. This fine couple nave a family of nine children, twenty grand-chiiiren and eight great-grandchildren. 01'1 friends in. Brussels Tropes time will deal gently with Mr. and Mrs. Beam. Mrs. Taylor, (nee Sarah Beam). has only recently returned to her home in Toronto, after visiting her parents in the West. Visit London Lodge. el few membery of Se. Johns Lodge A. F. & A. M. are planning a visit to London on Friday night to attend a special ritualistic ceremony of the Irish Chapter n that City. Thanks. The Women's Institute wishes to thank all those who so generously and willingly helped by thir donations to make the Baking Sale and Afternoon Tea t=o very successful. Over :;36.00 was raised which goes in aid 01 the Public Library of our village.. Good Concert. The concert given by the United Church group it the Town Hall last Friday evening was a real success. Tito varied and interesting. numbers were listened to by a capacity aud- ience. The programme partook of an "Old Tim,t" convert and the dif- ferent renditions were given in cos- tume, consisting of solos, duetts, readings, instrumental duett anti chorus numbers, A feature of the evening was 0 play entitled "Dat Awful Anut" which suggested a good ncoa'nl and was well presented. • Mr. McArthur acted arschairman and much credit is doe to those who supervised this programme, Sarll—Mitchell Wedding On Wednesday afternoon, Novem- ber 30, the home of Mrs. John Mit- chell, Division street, Listowel, was (Cite scone of a very happy event, when her yonegeet daughter, lildna Viola, was united in marriage to Arthur Iiubert (Jerry) Sarll, son of Thr. and: Mas. Wm. Sarll, 0± Stratforc, formerly of Palmerston, by Rev. Richard A. Facey of Mount Forest, cousin of the bride, The bride entered the prettily decorated living room to the strains of Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin played by Mrs. M. Sherbert of Sea'focbh, and was given in marriage by her broth- er, Will Mitchell of Br•usseis, She looked very winsome in a charming French gown of white georgette ,over crepe de chine and georgette. She also wore a bandeau of bril- lianits in her Stair and carried a beautiful bouquet of pink rose buds end maiden hair fern. The marriage ceremony was performed under an arch of evergreen with wedding (bells antll pink streamers. Alter the ceremony the guests, partook of a sumptuous luncheon, the dining room being nicely decorated in pink and white. The bridegroom's gift to the bride wast. generous cheque and to the pianist a lovely fountain pen. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful gifes, testifying to the high esteems• in which she is held by her friends, ' Her travelling gown was of nigger brown satin faced crepe' under a muskrat coat with halt of Alice blue and silver trims Imings, Mr, and Mrs. Sarll will take up their: residence at 51 Norfolk street, Stratford. The ours of town gtests were Mr, and Mts. William Sarll, Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. Wil - bent Broughton, Palmerteton; Mr. ,and .Mrs, Alfred Hamilton, Mrs. .Lindsay and Mrs. Miller Harriston; Mr, and Mrs. Will Mitchell and Mrs. Eliza- beth Mitchell of Brussels; Mr. and M'sis. E. Cole of Toronto and Rev, and Mrs. Facey of Mount Forest. r7r lf� D.lJI F5 la ' s r u "V toe s [Itt Sigesins For Mother ' HANDBAGS AND PURSES We have some of th, enap- ;rifest and most ntedern shapes in solid leather. PEN AND PENCIL- SETS FOUNTAIN PENS ' BOOKS Some of the newest copy- right fiction or the most ,modern 1(1)11uts 'tt S.Sc. STATIONERY IVORY OR PEARL AND AM- BER MANICURE SETS OR SEPARATE PIECES CHINA A good assortment of Lim- oge in three different pat- terns—Bridal Rose, French Rose and. Greek they, Also a wide choice in Vases, Cups and Saucers, Plates, Bowie, Etc. SERVING TRAYS For the Kiddies PICTURE BOOKS STORY BOOKS— Boys and Girls Including THE ALGFyR SERIES FOR BOYS AND THE RUTH FIELDING FOR GIRLS WATERMAN'S FOUNTAIN , PENS FROM $2.75 UP. PEN AND PENCIL SETS AT $2.75 PERFUME IN BOXES FLASHLIGHTS CHOCOLATES For Dad FOUNTAIN PEN PIPE BOOK •. BILL FOLD FLASHLIGHT BOX CIGARS MILITARY FLAIR BRUSHES For Brother FOUNTAIN PEN OR PENCIL SAFETY RAZOR SHAVING SET BOX CIGARS MILITARY HAIR BRUSHES TOBACCO POUCH CIGAR OR CIGARETTE CASE For Sister or Sweetheart IVORY MANICURE SET PEARL AND AMBER MANICURE SET FOUNTAIN PEN EVERSHARP PENCIL BOOKS The Season's Latcst Copy- right Fiction. Also the pop- ular Reprints PERFUME OR TOILET WATER. CHINA BOX OF STATIONERY 'PARSE OR HANDBAG BOX OF NEILSON'S CHOCOLATES These are merely suggestions as we have many other suit- able Christmas Gifts which we will always be pleased to show you. H. Be ALLEN Exclusive Agent for Nyal and Penslar Remedies . Druggist and .Stationer Successor to James Fox 11• Treat 695 Patients. Some 695 patients received free treatments of inulin for diabetes from the Ontario Government throughout the province in November 945,800 units being distributed. Won Prizes. Andrew Schmidt, of Mildmay, who exhibits at Brussels fair each year received& eleven prizes out of thirteen entries at the Royal Winter Fair at Toronto, No Need of House, - A real estate salesman tried to sell a house to a pair of newlyweds, Saiell the wife: "bVhy buy a home? 1 was born in a hospital ward, rearell 1a a boarding house, educated in a '.ollege, courted in an automobile, and married in a church; live in an, apartment, spend my mornings play- ing golf, my afternoons playing' bridge; in the evenings we dance or go to the movies; when I'in sick I go to the hospital and when I die I shall be buried from an undertaker's parlors. All we neelcll is a garage with a bedroom," This extract is taken from a publication called The Compaim. It is a pointer to show the direction in- which not to go. which is also a funcion of the mar- iner's compass. Boni DOBSON,—In Ethel, on November 4bh, 1921', to Mr. and Mrs Quest Dobson, a son (George Lawrence.) MANN —In Listowel Memorial Hospital, on November 00111, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs. Al. ex. Menn, a eon. MARRIED ALLBRaGHT.—NIpaOr.—At the Presbyter- ian manse, Brussels, lu Rev F. G. Fowler, an November Beth, 1917, Wilfred Al lbri ght, of Toronto, to Miss Janet daughter of Al- ex. and Mrs. Nichol, of Grey Township. SARLL—MITCEDI.L.—In Listowel, on Wed- nesday, Nov 8O0h,1927, at the home of the bride'smother, Mon Viola, yonnRest daughter of Mrs. John Mitchell, to Arthur Hubert (Jerry) Snr11, of Stratford. TN 1HEIF10RIAIIY EOI0MIEB,—In loving memory of our dear wife end mother, Solana Mary ilckmier, who died December 4th, 1924. We of ten sit and think of her When we are all alone. For memory le the only thing That grief can call its own. Like ivy on the withered oak When all other things deoxy, Our love for her will still keep green And never fade away. Lovina HnsnANO, GliAee ANO wn,Fhmn } Auction Sale. SAtuanay, Dno.17mu,—Carload of horses, at the Grand Oontral Feed Stnblea, Listowel, t4ale at 1 o'clock, John Agar, Ptop, ; Geo, Dickson, Atm. The Bank of Nova Scotia Drafts Promptly issued -payable anywhere charges moderate. Do you occasionally wish to send money out of town? Step into any Branch of this Bank and secure a Draft for the amount— as conveniently and with no more delay or formality than in buying an article in a store. The Bank of Nova Scotia Drafts are pay- able at par at any banking point in Canada, and the scale of charges 1's very moderate. She ® * . �.L7tTA ESTABLISHED 1832 Capital t 10,000,000 Reserve $19,500,000 Resources $245,000,000 5020