The Brussels Post, 1921-12-22, Page 8Keep the ChriChristmas Story
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29 Brownie $3 50
With a Kodak
2a Folding Autographic Brownie $to,00
No, 2 Brownie $2 5o
Holiday Films Developed and Printed
Christmas Shopping Easy Here
With our Large Stock to Choose from
Season's New Books
Circ • Ehonv
U•vher Goods
13,red Stationery
Christmas Cards
Holly Boxes
Toes, Dolls and Games
French ivory
Limoges China
Fuun'ain Pens
Chocolates
Christmas Decorations
Tissue Paper
Tags, Seals, &c.
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F H. SMITH
The 47:5,414Cat Store
Druggist and Stationer
Itara1 ' e 3ttiu
DR. PARKER will not make his usual
visit to Brussels for the next 2 weeks.
unless. he is requested to do so.
As Chris,mas falls on Sunday thio
LOCAL news on page 5 also. year, the telowingday, Monday. De -
THE POST makes a fine present. cemher 26th, will be observed as a hoti-
A'r1'END the Municipal Nominations. clay
MERRY Christmas to ad readers of poeTr' KED.- On account of the
THF, Po -.r. School Concert the Family Theatre
SNOW Shovel Brigade was in active
service last Monday. postponed their sbow to Tbtrsdav, 222d
SNow shovel business boosted after lust„ so there would be no confl'ct. See
last Sunday's storm, advt.
MONTHLY Horse Fair, Brussels,
Thursday, January 5511. Attend itd� WRY buy fancy boxes when you can get a
WEnxaomAY of this week the shortest 351h box of Newport chocolates for 52 25 An-
other lot of pipes arrived. Don't taet Dad
day of the year. Sun rises 7 48 and sets WA
. A. GrgREWAR.
at 4 40.BABY sleigh, with top, for nate. Apply to
HOG killing is ort the proeram and ' Tae POST,
headcheese, sausages and pig's feet are J. G. JONF,a, Expert Watchmaker, is prepar-
varving the usual bill of fare. ed to do watch and clock work Yours may
DRIFTS on the highway in some laces be 0 mumble tinlwkeeper tint byincompetent
g p repairing yon have Mat faith In it. Bring it to
made motoring go a little tough on Mon- me. I will repair the wore, wrecked watch or
day until a Toad was "broke " sleek and will do it reasonably Work left at
PUBLIC Library Board will meet Frimy house will receive prompt nttentton.
T, 6. JaNEe
clay evening of this week in the Beard Watchmaker and Optician.
room of the Library, at 8 o'clock. Two gond Derham rows for sole, one due to
RozT THOMsON loaded a Conetgnment calve anent Christman and the other about
of turkeys at Manitoulin Island. R. J. 16th or January. ('.EGm BATBMAN
Phone 8518 'Ethel.
McLauchlan and Id. Woodley looked BLACK and tan Collie strayed on farm of
Tae Nichol 9511 ('on. Grey Twp. Owner may
have It by proving property and paying for
this notice.
after the work.
THE straying Atwood ducks were to
rated on the farm of Robt. Davidson,
I2tb Con., Grey township, where they
had halted for a rest after their long
swim or float.
GOOD SHOWING -Only about $300
in taxes were not paid Collector ()ever
before December 15. This is a good
showing as most of Ibis amount is due
by one assessment,
AT Council meeting last Thursday
evening A, A. Lament and Dr Elam'l-
ton Treasurers for Melville and Meth-
odist churches. addressed Council as to
the legality of collecting meson church
sheds. There was a lengthy discussion
that did not produce dr filet? actino
but the matter may crime up retaiti
The legal opinion appears to be that
such properties aro not assessable ac-
cording t . Statute.
MATRIMONIAL, -A quiet wedding was
performed at the borne of Thee. and
Mrs Robertson. St. Thomas, on Setur
day 17th inst. at 5 o'clock when Mise
Catherine Taylor, a former nurse of
Wingham and formerly of London,
became tbe bride of George Spot•ou, ex
Mayor of Wingham. Rev. Mr. McG,II-
vary, of the Presbyterian church, co -ducted the ceremony. Mr. Spotton
was the eandidateof the National Lib-
eral and Conservative party in North
Huron in the r Federal F decal electi
,n.
Miss Taylor is well known in Brussels
and frequently rendered service profes-
sloually and occasionally visited old
friends here. Mr. and Mrs, Spotton will
continue to live in Wingham it is seal
MRS, W. J, CRAUFORD DECRA•ED -
THE Posy was sorry to learn last Sun-
day that a telegram, had been received
by J. W. Simmons, of town, with the
sad information that Harriet Rennes, be-
loved wife of W. J. Crawford, formerly departure, our appreciation of your
of Brussels, and son of the late Samuel I u ork as a min'ster and also as a citizen
and Mrs. Crawford, of town, had passed of our town. It is needless to say we
away on Saturday at Superior, Wiscon- , all wish you evert/ blessing and success
io your ministerial work and we ask you
to accept this purse of gold certificates
as a small 'oken of our esteem and to
remind you that although you may he
far awayin the Id Land O .a 7 yon will al-
ways he remembeted by your friends in
Brussels, In conclusion we alt join in
wishing Mrs. Johntbn, ylur daughter
and yourself Godspeed and a safe
journey bore. Signed on behalf of
your t: iends,
Menet SMITH,
i. G. loxes,
A suitable reply was made by Rev. Mr.
Johnson of er wh,eh farewells were 1pok-
en, good w sties expressed and the coat.
ploy separated,
FOR HALE -A light sleigh. GtLniIaT 110-
CYALLITM, Let 29, Con. 9, Morris, Walton, P. 0.
Comae pups for sole. Phone 586. ALSZ
Mono/. 6th line, Morrie.
HON/Ytor sale. Phone 5824.
Fos HALE, -A pure bred Short Horn bull,
dark red in color, 11 months old. WM. EngM-
NoR, Lot 25 Con. 4. Grey. Phone 576.
FOR eels or rent, a comfortable brick house,
with good stable, drilled well, cistern, large
garden, small fruits, &c. Situated corner
Church and John streets, Brossele. For fur-
ther particulars aa t0 price, terms Ale. Apply
to Jae. IRELAND, Brussels, R. R 5, Phone 5811
SWEET clover Seed for sale, Annual variety,
Guaranteed pure. For further particulars es
lo price, &cc, Write Mae, CHAS. H. KNIGHT,
Varna, P 0., Ont. tf
CIDAR posts and anchor poets for sale. Also
a quantity of elflike and timothy seed mixed.
HolismL Rntoamaon. Let 27, Con. 10, Grey
township. Phone 474,
Boner, and lot for sale, Queen Street, Brun -
sets For further particulars apply on the
prewiaen. MISS IIONAB, Brussels.
Drt. PARKER, Oeteopatble Phyaldnn, vielES
fart....els Monday afternoon of each week.
Chronic and nervous diseases successfully
treated, Visits residencee. Consultation at
Queen's Rotel,
AnoiEas AND PaESENTA'rtot.-At the
erose of the service In St John's church
last Sunday u aV evening a goodly company
assembled iu the school room wben the
following address was read by J. G
Jones and Adam Smith presented Rev.
Mr J,hson the departing og Rector, with
a wet filed purse: -DEAR MR JOHN
sol -As you are shot try leaving for
R'gtantl we. your friends, have as,
sembled this evening to express our re-
gret at your departure from our midst
During the time you have been in Brus-
sels you have mademany friends, not
only in your church but In the communi-
ty as well, therefore we take this oppor-
tunity of expressing to you, before your
sin. She had been an invalid for past 4
years from paralysis, receiving the best
of care from Drs. and nurse. Mr. anti
Mrs. Crawford were married about 20
years ago: Her husband and daughter,
Etta, survive. Funeral took place Tues.
day. Deceased WAR a great worker in
connection With theRedCross and kin-
d✓eel societies and was highly esteemed
by a wide circle of friends. She visited
relatives in Brussels and locality6 years
ago. While death was a happy release
to the departed the bereaved share in
the syllrpathy of many old friends. Mr
Crawford holds a responsible 'post in
Superior in connection with the Grain
Exchange,
To Parents
Thursday, Dec. 22
Thla week only
Charlie Chaplin
IN
"THE TRAMP"
And Special 6 -Reel
Feature
Saturday, 24th
An Ali -Star Cast
IN
"HIS TEMPORARY WiFE"
Monday, 25th
HARRY CAREY
1N
"DESPERATE TRIALS"
Wednesday, 28th
Anne of Green Gables
Taira in the School Entertainment
Weduesday eveniug.
CHRISTMAS mail rush. in and out, bas
been on at the Brussels Postoffice,
WEDNEanAY, Jan, 4511, the aouual
meeting of Brussels Farmers' Club will
be held in the Family Theatre at 2
o'clock. See advt.
WARNING -The party with the flash
Hatt,' who visited wood pile at the Meth•
ortist church, about 4. or 5 o'clock Tues-
day morning of Last week, will get off
with a warning if be takes the hint and
cuts out that sneak method of securing
his fuel supply. For the sake of those
who belong to him this is an easy way
out. Goderich jail has vacant rooms tor
those who continue to practice these
early hour stunts. The gent was seen
at the woodFile, however, so it is no
hearsay story. While the church would
be ready to lend a helping hand in case
of deed it is not going to stand for trans-
portation methods of this kind tried on
them,
MATRIMONIAL -Kew Beach Presby
terian church, Toronto. last Saturday.
'vas the scene of the marriage of Maud
Evelyn, second daughter of the late
thorium E. W. Silman and Mrs. Eliza
brtb Silman, to John McCallum Hen-
derson, youngest son of Robert and Mrs.
Henderson, Brussels, Ont. Rev J A.
Cranston performed the marriage are -
ninny and the wedding march was
paved by D. Henderson, Tbe bride,
who was given -away by ber brother,
George B Silman, wore a pretty gown
of gold cloth, a large black bat with
French flowers and carried a shower
bouquet of sunset roses. Miss Marjorie
Silman, sister of tbe bride, wearing a
black charmense dress trimmed with
Belgian blue, and carrying a shower of
Columbia roses, acted as bridesmaid,
Fred M. Little assisted the bridegroom.
Pretty little Miss Doris Bottomley. in
pale blue georgette and carrying a bas-
ket of sweet peas. acted as dower girl.
Dnrtng the signing of the register Mrs
Rose Clark, sister of the bride sang
"O, Promise Me." The bridegroom's
gift to the bride was a handsome travel-
ling bagand to theattendants l
Els of
silver. After the ceremony a reception
was held at the home of the bride's
in Cher, 28 K ngswood road. Mr. and
Vire. Henderson left later for a honey-
moon io Algonquin Park, the bride tra
velting in a dressof navy blue Canton
crepe and seal coat with sable trimmings.
Mr and Mrs. Henderson will. upon their
return, reside on Silver Birch avenue,
Balmy Beach. Many old friends in
Brussels and community wish them
happiness, prosperity and long life
CHRISTMAS 'I'Rza ENTERTAINMRNT -
The annual Christmas Entertainment of
the Methodist Sunday School was held
last Friday and notwithstanding the in•
clemency of the night the Sunday
School room was filled to capacity.
Program was made up of musicai and
li'erary contributions from the various
classes of the school and was well car-
ried out and Erotn youngest to oldest did
their respective parts most successfully
After a hymn and prayer by the pastor
following was the bill of fare :-Reel
talion, Cavell McIntosh ; piano solo,
Louise Rose ; recitation, Alice Pope ;
chorus, "Holes in our stockings," Mrs
Weller's class; recitation. Mamie Mc-
Quarrie ; dialogue, Mrs. Dixon's class ;
recitation,. Gordon Wheeler; solo,
Helen Backer ; recitation, Leota Car-
d ff ; recitation, Lloyd McCauley ;
chorus, "Waiting up fnr Santa" Mrs
Weller'e class ; recitation, Russell Far.
row ; exercise, Miss Mina Huuter's
class ; recitation, Mervin McCauley ;
chorus, Mrs. Dixon's class ; presenta-
tion of Testament to Helen Baeker for
memorizing largest number of verses of
Scripture, by Mrs. eller ; recitation,
Margaret Downing ; chorus, "Holy
i t
N b "' Catch My Pal" class • recite
tam, Marion McCauley ; sol, Ruth
Stark, Toronto ; dialogue, 'Helping
Santa Claus," Miss C Hunter's class ;
reading, Miss Myrtle Hunter, of ' Good
Cheer class" ; chorus, "We Want Yon"
class ; reading. Gordon Best ; address,
Rev, Mr. Clarke; chorus, "Tbe capitol
ship," Boys' Club, The boys responded
to enthusiastic encores. Santa Claus
ptit in an appearance and was joyously
welcomed by the little folk He dis-
pensed bags, of candies and oranges in a
good natured way Doxology and
Benediction brought the interesting
program to a close. The tree contained
gifts In the way of clothing, quills, toys,
books. &c., that were expressed to the
Deaconess Home, Toronto, om r accompani-
ed b
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tz oo in cash. The school $ room
wets very neatly decorated with ever-
greens. Christmas bells and other pretty
devices. The financial result was
$2o 07 W. H Ken, Superintendent,
presided. Tbe acoompanisls were Miss
Mary Clarke, Mrs. Weller, Mrs, Stark
and Mrs (Dr) Hamilton. Committer
Was deservedly thanked as well as all
who had to do with program, gifts, der
coratieg or assisting in any way Pro
gram was the beet given for several
years, •a,`
()PEN • Savings Account. in this Bank for each
child the year it is born. Make small deposits
regularly, and when college days come, the requi:
site funds are ready and the education will not be
a drain on the family purse. r,
• THE
STANDARD BANK
or CANADA,
TOTAL ASSET0 OVER NINETY MILLIONS
Brussels Branch: • • C. H. Samie, Manager,
Dublin Branch: •• F. McConnell, Manager.
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Christmas
Entertainment
Will be given under the
auspices of
Brussels School
. ' on the evening of
Wednesday, Dec. 21st
IN THE
Opera Nouse, Brussels
Most interesting and well varied
Program will be presented and
the public ie cordially invited to
enjoy it.
Admission 35 Cents -
Program at 8 o'clock
WELL DE<ERVEn,-Tbe Ladies' Guild
of St. Joan's church waited upon Mrs
F S. Browne, the energetic and capable
organist and choir leader of Sr. John's
church, Brussels, and presented her with
a solid (Yak rocker. Reply was appreci-
ative. Tbe' gift was well deserved as
Mrs. Browne is alert and always ready
to lend a helping hand It would be
well for organizanoos in all the churches
if her optimism were possessed by a
larger number,
HAD Goon' Trate.a Little Stars"
Mission Band of Me church held
their 26113 Birthday Party on Tuesday
of last week There was a lengthy pro-
gram given by tbe members of the Bat d
and a Christmas Tree well laden with
gifts to be scot to St. Christopher
House, Toronto. Average attendance
throug the year has been 4o Baud
raised $221. including re Junior Mem
berships. q of these were given for
regular attendance. Certificates and
pins were presented Tuesday evening,
but through an oversigot the name of
Jessie Little was omitted. Program was as
follows, Miss Kate Amen!. pre.idiug ;-
Hymn, "Jesus Br
ds J ds us Spine" ; prayer,
efts. Joo E Smith ; chorus by Band,
"Day of Days" ; words of welcome,
Douglas Ennis ; Secretary's report,
Jean Ferguson ; Treasurer's report,
Wilma Galbraith ; solo, Matguerne
Logan ; recreation, Jack McD well ;
recitation. Margaret Strachan ; recita-
tion Jack Oliver ; chorus, '•Christmas
Carol," ; recitation, Jean Scotf ;. recita-
tion, Jim Srntth ; solo, Evelyn Douai
son ; exercise, "What wuu d you like lo
be at Christmas" ; instrumental, Fra, k
Oliver ; recltation, Tack Hamilton ; re.
citation, Maxie Sommerville I solo,
Wilma Galbraith ; recitation, Archer
Grewar ; recitation, Fred. surchrll;
drill, "Toys on Parade" ; reading, Mac
Ferguson ; duet, Janet McVettte and'
Elva Oliver; recitation, Fraser
Strachan ; instrumental, Elaine Den
nison ; recitation, Janet. Brown ; rearm
tioo, Mary Ritchie ; "Love Song," by 4
girls ; recitation, Ian McDonald ; re
citation, jean Ferguson ; instrumental,
Gertie Yolltck ; pantomime, "Nearer
My God to Thee" ; recitation, W iti i
feed McMillan ; recitation, Russel Fox ;
recitation, Louise Rose ; chorus by
Band, "O Well We Know," ; presenta-
tion of junior Memberships ; closing
prayer, Miss Kate Deadman.
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SPECTACLEWARE
—AS—
Christmas Gifts
WHY not get new Frame
or Mountings for your
Glasses' for Xmas ? I
have just received a variety of
styles of
Spectacle Frames and
Eye Glass Mountings
Eye Glass Chains,
Goggles and
Sun Glasses
ALSO
Waterman fountain Pens
Reduced Prices on all
Frames and Mountings.
Maude C, Bryans,
Optical Parlors
Druteat• •
ttt People We Talk About I
It
Roy Stewart arrived home last week
from Varsity for the Christmas vacation,
Miss Hazel Stewart, Kindergarten
teacher, at Galt, arrived home last week
for the Yuletide vacation.
Cardiff Best AndsEdgar Lowry are
heel; home from the school of Practical
Science, Toronto, for the holiday
Lloyd Jackson is spending his vaca-
tion under the home roof in Brussels
rle is attending the S P. A„Toronto.
Mrs D. A Clarke, Hampton is spend.
inc a week or two at the parental home.
Mr Clarke expects to be here for Christ-
mas
Mrs. MacQuarrie is visiting Mrs.
Frank Str-tton while Mrs Pringle to
spending the Christmas holidays in New
York, the guest of Mrs. Wilson, her sis-
ter in law.
Among relatives from a distance who
attended the funeral of the late Mrs J
H Hewitt were :-W T Hewitt, De.
troll ; and H. Sod Mrs. Lounds and S
Pike Hamilton.
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rs(Rev.).Hinde and children.
d ch dr n.
Guelph, and Miss Gertrude Deadman,
of Queen's University, Kingston, ars
needing the Christmastide at tbe old
home io town Rev Hinde comes OD
Monday,
Misses Marguerite Wilton, Margaret
Maunders and Edna McCall are home
from the Stratford Normal for the
Christmas vacation They have still
half term to put in to complete their
course
Nelson Agar is back to town from
Wingham hospital and is making favor.
able improvement "after his operation for
appendicitis Here's s case for a mili-
tary pension that should require Mire
pressure on the authorities for govern-
ment assistance as Nelson did bis duly
for his King overseas and still carries
the results of the campaign.
BORN
ANDO:RON -In Morris township an December
4th, 1921, to Mr, and dire. John G. Ander-
8011,a son.
MCCALLUM -In Hallett township, on Deem.
ber 1601,1921, to Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Mc-
Callum, a daughter.
TAMAN -In Blyth, on December 10th, 1921, to
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Taman, a daughter.
WATSON,-In Gerrie, on December 10th, 1921,
to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Watson a SCI.
The
Season's Greetings
1 DESIRE to express my apprecia-
tion of your patronage during the
past year and my Heartiest Greet-
ings and Sincere Good Wishes for
your Health and Happiness at
Christmastide and throughout the
New Year.
11111101/111,
Geo. E. Weller
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Fox's Drug -tore
I _ Extends to a'il
s Hearty Greetings for a
Very Merry Xmas
s and Happy New Year
IFlee limege end Nippon China
I Thi, we (111119111 St (1119 of Our
very special lines -our stock
• . ab present includes some
• very attractive pieces,
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Hand Bags and Strap and Purses
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sumo hw,th,uue IRO tiro 111
• this Ihie $120 to 86 UU
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14 Fancy Boxed Stationery
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• Always an attractive gift
r 25c to $2.00.
Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pens
• One of lite anti' trot. of gifle
• .Gond assortment $2 60 10
56.00,
• Safety Razors
• Both of the well known
• makes Gillets and Autu-
▪ Strop $5 00,
`m • Flash Lights
You will find ''Pte "Ever -
Ready” a good nue, in black
and pickle.
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Chanalates
'1•hone who are discriminat-
ing inn line teix'caudy will
fled '•SVitlerds" to be otie
of the best. Great, variety
Of dainty packages.
Perfumes and Toilet Waters
1yL1ity nice packages of
Seele y's pet fumes and toilet
s9tsexirp,tonally flue $1.25
to $7 UU
Thermos Bottles
Tbe genuine "Thermos"
un,krs n usofill gift, Pim laid
Q.1,11 t aiz •s $2,00 to 50 00,
Bronze Statuary and
Welters' English Pottery
A, r still very popular 05 a
?iotas gift.
Cased Pipes
g •ntlstn tn. A good
pipe .11 kre a ver y accept-
able ail', 8;2.00, $225, $360
tied $5 00.
French Ivory and Ebony Toilet Articles
Irl this depnrtneuteur st olds is 11.11 biello1,1 y atituctive COnl prising
many individual pieces as ,yell u: soils li,tndsomely fitted eases $6.00
to $19.00. Guai'auteed best qultlily.
Our Toy Department
le brimful with all kinds of tie ago for little folk. Dolle, Games,
Trains, Fire Engines, Stettin Engines, limns, Di Inure Pile
Drivers, Sand Cranes. Picture Blacks, Picture Books, Story Books,
Puzzles, Toy Guns, &c., &c.
Our Book Counter
Contains many of this seasons beet books as well, no a great list of
reprints and any book nut in stock. will be gladly and promptly pro-
cured for you.
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Huron Co, Breeders' Association
The Huron County Breeders' Asoocintion in-
tend holding their Annual Hale about March
1st, 1922 Any parties desirous of contributing
cattle to this Sale will please notify the cec, e-
ters previous to January 1451.
8. B. we OTB ERII,
26-2 Secretary H C. 13. Association
Cdnton, Ont,
W BRUSSELS, MARK ET
Fall Wheat 11 00 f1 00
Oats 45 60
Peas 125 1 50
Barley 55 00
Butter 00 00
00 00
1500 16000
1 00 100
Eggs
Hugs
Hey
Potatoes per bag
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Season's - Compliments
WE thank the Public for
the generous patron-
age abcorded us and wish
you one and ail a Merry
Merry Christmas and a
Happy, New; Year.
W. E. WILLIS
HIVI Ferijition's Specials
Lad s es'
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Underskirts
Table Linens Beautiful for
Xmas
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