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The Brussels Post, 1927-12-21, Page 8WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21st, 1927. l -i--, ®vm*cautwn�n�rimm�+nu, um,ucvu.�a mwwsw'd-+W,"+W+''. — rmHu �.P+R„mvanbuotto,M .w,w..1w0..114ux�P+M � ,e,�w,u itis (11riotmato artd Most Attractive Goods to be had Easy to get Ideas and make Selections here rd COMt1NATION TOILET PREPS. IN PRETTY PKGS. Georg -iia Here Bah Salts with tee heel. Yardley'.Yartiley'e Body Powder With lath Salts. Shari Face Powder and Ileauty Cream. • KIenzo Shaving Cream and Klenzo Shaving Brush. And ,many others. Fancy Pkgs. of Perfunes and Toilet Waters. CANDLE. STICKS With colored decorated candles very popular just now. We have a large assortment to chooe from of these. FANCY BRIDGE AND PARTY PENCILS. Very new and the prices are from 20c to $1.00 ea. BEAUTIFUL TOILET ARTICLES In Ivory, Ebony, Amber, Pearl on Amber. Some are in colorings of delicate Gray, Rose and Blue, Brushes, Mirrors, Conrbs, Mani- cure Pieces, & c. TOY DEPARTMENT L: now open and is brimful of Horns, Tops: Blocks, Tea Sets, Steam Dens, Rattles, Games, Picture Books, Musical Toys, Colored Rubber Balls & c. FINE CHINA CUPS AND SAUCERS With lots of color, bet most ar- tistic. A good many of then conte in f tted red and gold boxes. Bridal Rose. Chinn, Ilavilancl Limoges China in the White and Gold, and scattered rose Pat- terns, New Odd Pieces of China and Serving Trays. A BOX OF STATIONERY Is always a useful and accept- able present. Boxes of Paper and Envelope,, also Correspondence Cards at from 25c to $4.00 box, CHILDREN'S STATIONERY 35c and 40c. FOUNTAIN PENS EVERSHARP PENCILS AND PEN AND PENCIL SETS LEAT,iiER HAND BAG A .;des of Tan, Putty if.: c. Mai ;• , .:w Leather Novelties. RH thg Mat Popular New Books of Ws Beason Including "Jalna," by Mazo Dela Roche Price $2.00 WAXED DAHLIAS $1.20 Doz. Bunches of Perfumed Sweet Peas and other Artificial Flowers. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Dennison's Red and Green Crepe paper. Tinsel, Holly, Tags and Seals, Everything for doing up the Christmas Parcels. F. o SMITH taeStare Druggist and Stationer ageette.et ;.aeteeeet, eet41 +; 0.44 are;.>t«', eSai. ler« 4;1414,:, :.. j»:i+Z;gee feeet tetet%elf.S ' :»Fire's Local News Items tfk egeeeseg e g :isle eeegg ge eeh egetaegeeleleleftlateielet4steeetergeeletetlea gerefelgetteiteetee7 Closed Up Year. The School Board rin;ed up their year's work last Friday evening. Old Officers Re-elected. Brussels L. 0 L. re-elected last years officers for the coming year. Christmas Entertainment. The Sunday School of St. Johns church will hold their annual Christ- mas Entertainment on Wednesday evening of this week. Christmas Rush On, Outgoing and incoming train:, are giving the local post ofllce staff, a besy time with the Christmas par - eels. By the end of the week it will he one big jam if the `nails increase. Cards and Dancing. Don',t forget the Progressive Five Hundred and Euchre Party, followed by a dance, to be held in Town Hall 021 Tuesday evening of next week, by the Women's Institute of Brussels. Everyone welcome. Our Thanks. The Editor wishes to thank all the kind neighbors and friends who tried to make the time pass pleasantly during the weeks ho was confined to bed and to the Ferguson family who kindly saw that the Toronto Star was delivered each night. We appreciated It all very much. New Ford. Here Thursday. 'Tee new Ford car will be at the Ford Garage on Thursday of this week. It was unfortunate that word did not get here in time for an- nouncement in Post last week, Mr. McIntyre will be pleasod to see ev- erybody at the show room on Thurs- day Died in Montreal. Word was received in town of the death of Mrs. Mary Sullivan, at Mon- treal on Sunday, and mother of H. H. , Sullivan, Mount Hole, and for- merly of Brussels. Mrs, Sullivan had underwent an ;operation some few weeks ago and was thought to be im- proving. Seven children survive. The funeral was held at Plesherton on Tuesday. Tile late Mrs. Sullivan has visited Brussels on several oc- casions. Old friend's will extend sympathy to Herb in the loss of his mother. 1A Week's Holidays. School closes on Friday and the scholars will have a holiday all next week—just long enough to break i most of the Christmas toys. ; Closed Up Business. i Council met in the Library Board Room an Thursday evening and clos- ed up the year's business. The fin- ancial statement may he read on page 3 of this issue. Died in London. Mrs, J. Long recei"ed a message that her friend, Mrs. Charles Sager, 590 English st., London died at her some on Sunday. They lived in Brus- sels several years ago and was well known and many friends express sympathy to Mr. Sager. Taxes Came in Well. Tax Collector McDowell had a pretty good collection this year, and when a few slow -pays come in around $100 will be left on the books. Less than $300 was unpaid last Wednes- day night. Women's Institute. A very enjoyable meeting, of the Women's Institute was held last Fri- day afternoon. After the opening exercies the minutes and Treasur- er's report was read Followed by con- siderable business. . beautiful christmas solo was well rendered by Mies Lulu Proctor. A very splendid and appropriate paper was given by Mrs. A. H, Macdonald, on "Keeping the 'Christmas Spirit throughout the Year." It was most helpful and suggestive.. The demonstration of the making of rondo/it and Patience Candy by Mise Downing and Mrs. McLauchlin, proved very interesting' and the results delicious, The meet- ing closed with the National Anthem. H. 0. B. Annual At -Home. The annual at -homy of the Huron Old Boys' Assoeiatlon, "the big meet," will be held in the Forester's Temple, corner of Bay and Rich- mond streets, on Thursday evening January 26th, 1928. The proceed- ings will bo broadcast by CFCA, and the program will be of the highest order. It is expected that a large number of visitors from the old county will be present at this big annual gathering of. the `:tans. THE RUSSELS POST o>etr X7.1 Brussel !MEd Chun REV. A, W, Fa.SRKgR, R. O. MrNJST.OR Stn nday, Dec. 25th 11 a.m.—Public Worship. "'1'hc Sh.1..:rd Si„ry" will be given. The o,usk,l numbers rerdc•ed by the junior Choir. Everybody rally to the morning'.. vice. 3 p.m.—Sunday School and Bible Classes. Special Musieal numbers 7 p.m.—Public Worship. Theme: • "The Chemistry of Christmas" Special Music by Choir 'The Angel's Song," Wilson "The hallelujah Chorus" Tuesday—Y. P. Society. Wednesday—Prayer Service —Choir rehearsal DRY MIXED WOOD FOR SALE:— Ed. Collis, lot 34, Con, ' , Grey. 27-2. 20 CHUNKS PIGS FOR SALE:— N?_ lot 10, Con. 2, Morris, Phone 109. R. 1lcLennan. 2,7-1. 12 GOOD BREEDING LEICESTER Ewes for Sale. D. M.Kirnon, Phone 23-16, FOR SALE:—A Pure Bred Jersey cow freshened a couple of days. Selwyn Baker, P•hone4310 LITTER OF 9 PIGS 6 Weeks Old, for sale. J. P. McIntosh, Phone 511, Lot 21, eon. 12, Grey. 26-tf. AM PREPARED TO REPAIR All Kind., of Sewing Machines at re a- .onabl- charges. John Krauter, Ethel. Phone 22-R-7. THE BEST FUR COATS are to be had from us. Persion Lamb, Hud- son Seal, Natural Muskrat, Cas- acul, etc. All new styles in guar- anteed qualities. King Bros., Wingham, Ont. FOR .SALE:—Autoharp, . Mandolin and llIurie Stand, all in good shape. A. McKee, Ethel P. 0. phone 8,11. FOR SALE:—One Bedroom Suite 1 Hair Cloth Lounge, 1 large Rooker and 1 large bird cage. Phone 72. 100 ACRE FARM FOR SALE Being Lot 3, con. 16, Grey. Build- ings in first class condition. Au - drew Sloan, Phone 27-12. R. R. No. 2, Brussels. 23-tf. A HUNDRED LADIES, and MISSES Coats. The pick of the Season., all richly fur trimmed with Lynx, Alaska Sable, Scotch Mole, Opos- sum, etc. on sale for Christmas. Reduced 20 to 50 percent. King Bros., Winghant, Ont. QUANTITY' OF GOOD DRY SOFT Wood for sale. Parties wanting a supply should phone 16-1219-tf., Frank Nichol. "EARN $25 WEEKLY UP AT Home addressing envelopes. No canvassing. Everything furnished. Spare time or full time. Send Stamped addressed envelope for particulars. Gillies Mailing Ser- vices, Box 9, Sydney, Nova Sco- tia." 2I. Holiday Hours at P. 0. The usual holiday hours will be observed at the Post office on Mon- day. Our New Serial. Next week The Post will utart its new serial "The Disappearance of Pauling Blake," which will be en- joyed by all our readers. Don't fail to get interested in the opening chap- ters. Teasdale Whitfield Passes Away At Atwood. After several months of failing' health there passel away at his home in Atwood an Wednesday morning, Teesdale Whitfield in his 73rd year. The deeceased was born in the town- ship 0f Cartwright, Durham County, and lived there until a young man when with his parents, he moved to Grey township and settled on the 12th concession, known as ,Union. When a young man he was married to Ruth Speiran, also of Grey and farmed until they retired in 1917, moving to Brussels. Two yens ago they purchased a home on ling street, Atwood, and have been resi- dents here during the past two years. Mr. Whitfield was e splendid citi- zen being a prosperous farmer, a good neighbor and was always held in the hlgheet esteem of the com- munity. Bet'id'es his widow, he is survived by two daughters and one, son, Mrs. H. 0. Walker, of Brussels,` and Mrs. Angus Brown, living on the old homestead in Grey township and Lewis, of Oshawa, alio four broth- ers and two sisters, George and Al- bert of Grey, Levi, of Blenheim, Thomas of Michigan, Mrs Paterson, of Neepawa, Man., and! Mrs. William Robinson, of Tyre, Michigan. '1'he funeral was held Friday afternoon, a service being held in the United Church, of which deceased was al- ways a devoted member. Rev. C. C. Keine and Rev, F. Oldham conduct- ed the funeral sorvioos both at the United Church, Atwood and the grave at Brussels cemetery. Rev. Mr. Arm- strong, of Listowel, and Rev. Guest, of Ethel helped in the service at the church. BANKING FIFTY PARS STAN Sending Money to Distant Points ey.eo 3unnntu nun p0.,,' um,, 110 money to any point in. Canada at a minimum of expellee by usieg :s Standard Bank Money Order. This method is the Nlmp1, ^i:, safest and roast ronlen!'i'nt way to ;geed remittances by mail in the. Dominion; if -the nail goes as.my nt lnati T is - Wined. Should you dtell' to .end money to a point outside the c ou,tt,'y, a Standard Bank Daft .rill , the your purpose for forwar.l'sag money to foreign places. TETE ARD BANK f1F C.A.INI'ADA. • BRUSSELS BRANCH—G. H. Sacnis, Manager , ;I E New Window. E. A. Gammago had a new plate glass put in his store on Friday last. The plate is a smaller one than the one broken and the show window was raised. It makes quite an improve- ment. Piano for Library. A very beautiful piano has been purchased recently by the the Brus- sels Women's Institute and placed in the library where it will brighten ,The interesting' meetings held by the Institute very much. Heads Councillors Elected. The Georgetown Herald reports the Ilunicipal Elections held there en the 5th and Albert 11. Parr head the list in ward 3 of that town. The Coun- cillor is a son of Mrs. Mary Parr, housekeeper Wrt the home of W. 0. Smith, Brus=ela, Minor Locals. Merry Christmas to all. 3 more shopping days until Christ- mas, Schools closes. on Friday for the holy Councidas.il met last Thursday even- ing to wind up business. Tuesday was the :shortest day in the year—but Jack Wright will dis- pute it. Wild West Stunts. Nesbit Hamilton has seine Western horses here and the boys have been doing some fancy riding -that is, they start on the hot'sos and take flying leaps through the air. They say the bump:y-bumps at the Toron- to Exhibition has nothing on the horses. The boys say that Monday they will continue their' stunts at the park. No admission will be charged, but doctors are expected to attend for first aid. Mission Band Christmas Tree. The annual 'Chrismas Tree in con- nection with the Mission Band of Melville Presbyterian Church was held in the Basement of the Church on Monday evening, December 19th. The following was the program for the evening: Opening Chorus; Re- citation, Ethel Fox; Chorus by the little girls, "Tiny Tots": Recitation, Dorothy Armstrong; Song by four Mission ]?and members of other days; Secretary's Report, by Viloa Fox; Treasurer's report, by Jean Colwell; Recitation, Charlie ',Vihnot; Chorus by Girls, "Good Children's Dreams' ; Recitation, Lorne Bryans; Reci.ation, �rrunein vv ors; iJuec, rru•s. and Janet Ring; Tableaux, from poenm, by Robt. Louts Stevenson; Boys' Chorus, "Good Santa Claus"; Presentation of Junior Memberships and Seals; Pantomine, "Holy Night, Silent Night"; Recitation, Elizabeth Backer; Sailors Chorus, "To -Ho, Yo Ho," by the boys; Recitation, Charles Wilmot; Duet, Mary Helen Eckmire and Billy Ecknlier; Darkey Chorus, by the older boys; Sole, Mac. Fowler; Good Night Drill, eight girls; "God Save the King"; Candies. The whole was excellently rendered and re- flected great credit upon the Cont- mittee of ladies who Arran ted the program and trained the G_leilclren. Thos committee was Miss Jardine; Mrs. Clark Matheson; Mrs,. Ramage 1 and Mrs Robert Thompeon, After the regular program, word was re- ceived from Santa Claus that he was on his way and he arrived shortly after his note was received. The children were so .d'elighted at his ar- rival that they needed no second in- vitation from his to sing one of their choruses which they did being greatly inspired by Santa's smiling reel face. He was the real Santa for he brought with hum a large bag full of oranges, and he brought also the real spirit of Christmas Good Will which soon permeated the whole audien:o. The Secretary and Treasurer. reported •that this had, been one of the most successful years in the history of the Mission Band. The members are all proud of their organization, and with this enttusiasm the corning year should be equally successful. This has been due to the hearty co -opera- tion of all who have been interested in this work with the President Mrs. Fowler.. The following are the of- ficers for the coming year: President, Mrs. F. G. Fowler; Treasurer, Mauna • Hamilton; Secretary, Giadys Pawsom Pianist, Catherine Walker. Mrs. Al- ex Strachan presided in her usual capable manner and the children also wish to thank Moe. Logan, Mrs. Sato - is and Mrs. John Duncan for their contribution at the end of the pro- gram. The following were made life i members of the organization: Nancy Jane Fowler, Alcon Merle Gibson, Ruby Marie King, Marjorie 1±ttet Rile oy, 'Cathenino Walker, and seals were presented toe Betty Lou.Zapfe, Don- ald Smith McRae, Margaret Bliza- beth Scott. Entered Into Rest. Last Friday Elizabeth A. Bruce, wife of James Evans, died at. her home after an illness that has ex- tended since the summer, though only confined to her bed the last three weeks. She was in her 77th year, The deceased was married to her now bereft partner in life, nearly 53 years ago in Oxford Co. where she was born, and for fiver years they lived in P,lansfori Town:.bip, moving later to the 7th lice of Morris where they lived intil 10 years ago when they mover. to Brussel,, Besides her husband, eh.'' is survived by two sons, John and William at honia and two daughters, Mrs. Jno. McNair, of Guy • Twp., and Mrs. Wm, Ring, of.Elmira, ' and a sister, Miss Bruce of Brussels, and one brother, lir. Bruce of 711 - media, Sask. All her life, the late Mrs, Evans was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church, attending at Walton for many years and later at Melville church. The funeral was held on Monday afterneen and the services were condu_c,:d by Rev. F. G. Fowler, pastor of Melville church, The pallbearers were D. McDonald, J. McFadzean, S. McCall, George Mc- Call, A. Roe and A. Anderson. In- terment was made at D5ussels cem- etery. J. R. Grant Dies in Winnipeg. Word was received in Brussels Saturday morning that J. R. Grant, a former well-known resident, had passed away that morning at his home in Winnipeg, having been in failing health during the past summer and became so weak that Mrs. W. H. Kerr and A. M. Kay df tSratford were eunnnonod West in September. but he recovered for a short period. For Many years he was associated with the Federal Life and also with their loan department in the West. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon, interment being made in the family plot in St. John's comet- ery. He is survived by three daugh- ters and ono eon, Mrd. W. H. Kerr, Brussels; Postnias'ter A. M. Kay, Stratford, and Misses Agnes Kay and Jessie Grant, at home; Mrs. Grant died about eight year, ago Mr. Grant paid his last visit east 7 years ago. The late J. 11. Grant w'as the second posstmastc:r Brussels had, succeeding his brother William Grant, who was postmaster, when it was known as Dingle P.O. from 1868 to 1873, and also conduct- ed the drug store, soiling out to John Dutton who was in charge for some nine months, later selling to G. A. Deadman in 1876. The late Mr. Grant joined St. Johns Lodge, A.F. Sr. A.M. in 1880 and became master of the lodge in 1883. During the 80's he made many trips to the West and later decided to make his hotue Y 01 s. re 11 411 674,s, 3 eA , rae..I t a ;, 4,..• stms paw ft ufai lu iTC11 For Mother HANDBAGS AND PURSES W, .ha ,n;tle of the .nn.p- pi.et aed moot modern h tpes in solid l..Oiler, PEN ANP PENCIL SETS FOUNTAIN PENS BOOKS Sumo of the newest copy- right fietion or the most ituni,'rn reprints et 85e. STATIONERY IVORY OR PEARL AND AM- BER MANICURE SETS OR SEPARATE PIECES CHINA A good assortment of Litn- oge in three different pat- terns—Bridal Rose, French Rose and Greek Key. Also a wide choice in Vases, Cups and Saucers, Plates, Bowls, Etc. SERVING TRAYS For the Kiddies PICTURE BOOKS STORY BOOKS— Boys and Girls Including THE ALGER 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 1300K BILL FOLD FLASHLIGHT BOX CIGARS MILITARY HAIR 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 Latest Copy- right Fiction. Also the pop- ular Reprints PERFUME OR TOILET WATER CHINA BOX OF STATIONERY PURSE OR HANDBAG BOX OF NEILSON'S CHOCOLATES Thest; are merely suggestions as we have many other suit- ' able Christmas Gifts which we will always be pleased to show you. PL ce LLE N Exclusive Agent for Nyal and Penslar Rennedies Druggist and Stationer Successor to James Fox permanently in the new weetern city. Ile. resigned from the postoffice and was succeeded by the late Thomas Farrow. The late Wm. Grant built the block now occupied by The Post, and later carte into the possession of the late 3. R. Grant, Coming to the Grand. Dec. 20-27—"Johnny Get Your Hair Cut," with Jackie Coogan. Dec. 30-31—"The Lone Wolf Re- turns." J an. 2-3.—"Slide, Kelly Slide." January 6-7—Flashing Fangs, January 9-10—Lovers. January 13-14—So is Your 01d Man. January 16-17—Rookies. January 20-21—Laddie. January 28-2i—California. January 27-28—Ace of Cads. January 30-31—The Show. February 8-4—A .tl'ox Fidm. February 10-11—Bred in Old Ken- tucky, February 13-14—Mr', Wu.—(Lon Chaney. • 0 Just a reminder—that December is the best month of the year for re- newing Post subscriptions. BOItN HARBNEss.—In. 81. Marys Hospital, Detroit, to Air, and Mr P. 'William Harkness, form- erly of Bru-se1s, n ion ((Rohm Harkness). SPEER,—H, Morrie Pewnside, on December 101, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs. John G. Speir, a daughter. MARRIED STA MPER—SOUCB.—On Wednesday, Deo, loth, 1927, nt the home of the bride's par- ents, by Rev A, V. Walden, of Bluevnle, Idles Bertha Viola, yonnrest daughter of Wnt..T. and Mrs, Houoh, of Morrla Twp., to Primula J. Stamper, only son of Mrs. Stamper, of Tun:berry Township. DIED EVANS. In Brussels, on Prtday, Doo, 19th, 1927, 1➢liznbeth A. Rime, beloved wife of Jamas Evans, in her 77th year, MOLAUGBT.IN. the nenornl Hospital, Toronto, un Der.—In 1911,, 19:7, n,obert George McLaughlin. ll,, of Wroxeter, 1n his 8911 year. WHIT1 IEI.D.—In Atwood, on Wodnesdry, Deo. 140h, 1927, Tet,dale Whitfield, form- erly of Grey Twp. and Brussels, in hie 711rd year. IN MEMORIAM MANNING—In loving memory of Cathar- ine Manning, beloved mother, who awoke to the greater life on December 29th, 1926. We remember in pod's glad to -,morrow, All free from earth's sorrow and pain ; When the mists shall love vanished forever We shall meet our beloved , P1 1, FAtagatan't,r, gerseteer gelk-3 (17 A A Merry Christ as and appy New Year Is our sincere wish for our many customers and . tFee public generally. You will still find many a useful Christmas Gift in our stock. Look them over. Lena, or Zeigler ETH EL