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The Brussels Post, 1924-7-16, Page 1VOL, 53 NO, zoo per annum in advance BRUSSELS. ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, ,"f ULA' 16, x924 Most great business successes had their foundation in a savings account . Capital enabled the 'saver to srasp his opportunity . Are you preparing for the day of opp ort unity a You can do so by opening a - savings account toady in _THE Bank of Nova Scotia ESTABLISHED 1832 Paid-up Capital $ 10,000.000 B,eserve 19,000,000 Total Asaota . 210,000,000 1 F. M. WILMOT, Manager, Brussels 'SSP' New Advdrtisements oderich Races Big dap In Brussels For rent—D. Ewan Dunlop Balloon Tires Final week—W. D. Hamel House for sale --O. McNeil. Electric Washers—C. Pope Kodak Agents—F. R. Sinith Hey for sale—Arobie McLean Manilla rope—Duff's, Biuevale Calc Strayed—Robt. Campbell Change in business—R. W. Ferguson Safety First—Walton Farmers' Club Electric flaturea—Bennington Electric Co. Miami Rears Henfryn JOHN. GAYNOR PAYS NATURE'e DEBT. -A former old resident of this locality passed to the Great Beyond, in the person of Jno. Gaynor, on June 18th, at the home of his daughters, CAR OF ChestnLItoai Expected to arrive shortly. Place your order early. J. H. FEAR Phone 2214 ETHEL f 5810 Francisco ave., Chicago. Burial was made at Seatorth on the 20111 ult• Mr. Gaynor was born in Co. Berry, Ireland, 82 years ago, coming to Can- ada with his parents when a child. For 40 years he lived in Elma town- ship where he was well known and highly respected, He married Mies Mary Travers, who died in 1914. Sur- viving children are :—John, 10th Oon, Grey township ; Dr. James, Bruno, Sack. ; Thos. and Leo, Palmer,„Saek. ; Mrs. Quinn, Mre. D. W, Nicnlareen and Mies Alice, Chicago. Edward died in 1909, Mr. Gaynor was the last. of his generation and was a brother to the late Thos. Gaynor, Brussels. He lived in the latter place fora while be- fore going -to Chicago 3 years ago, Mr. Gaynor possessed Irish wit and repartee and was an honest, honor- able man, His death was due to a tumor. Walton Hurrah for Hydro. Walton is go- ing to be right in it, Mre. Jno. Berry is holidaying with relatives at St. Marys and locality. wee visiting Alex. Gardiner g her daughter, Mrs, W. K. Graham, at Acton during the past week, Alex. Clark Geo. We congratulate MdDonald and Clark, Love, J. 17 Mary Kreuter on passing the Extranee Ex- amination. The latter took honors. Rev. Mr. Chandler will preach an- hivereary sermons at Blake next Sun- day and Rev. Mr, Lundy, a former pastor, will conduct the .service here Sabbath morning. "Safety First ' a t humorous play, will be presented int the A. 0.110.W. Hall here, by the Olinton Dramatic Club, Friday evening of next week. They come under the auspices of Wal. ton Farmers' Club. Leading i ri tore Stratford s ec Bennington Electric Co. Ltd, 30 Ontario Street Phone 595 Our Special Bulbs 26 or 40 DD Watt Tungsten Wintt 4for 51.00 j uuriuit'd Electric Irons One year Guarantee i.so Single and Double Hot Plates Q $5 05 and $0 00 $14,50, $21,00 and 42800 3 Lt. Pan fixture With Shades -- Special $6.75 Single Brackets 1,25 1.50 1,75 2.00 2,25, 3.00 3,50 & up 3, 4 & 5 tight fixtures Lovely finish, complete with frosted or colored $17,00 $18 ,'51000 lett vie have Eighty -levet different Electric Lightt'ixtOreaha'ngtna in'dltr, store to choose from, Come down and choose your osvtl—it will,pay you. , 10 % discount on anY Fixture in stole if you being this All,. in Dining Roam Dames 514,00 517.00 525,00 526.00 Hell lanterns Several finishes 3.75 425 5.00 0,00 8,00 & 12,00 3-1ight fixture Flemish Finish r 57.75 Curling Irons 1.75 2.25 6.25 Inverted White kiwis 3 -chain Hangers $6,0o 5-1t. 5llretone Fixture . Newest design and finish, with Bulbs. $25.00 Kitchen_Unit• Large White OpalGlaee Bowl, either • Nickel Plated or White Ennui - el Holder -3.00 3.50 4.00 It will pay you too entne by train or Sett can motor to our door in one, hour turd a half. We will eave you money and give you numerous designs to choose from. IA welcome visitor frain the West is Sarrieter W. Rea, I:'tlrnontcn, He ie an old boy who fills it large place in his Capital city, Mr. Rea'e children are holidaying with relatives at Port Stanley, Our veteran villager, Jno, Fulton once more won the prize last Satur- day, at Goderich for the oldest Orangemen in the.. march, Me age being 96 year's and a member of the Order. for 80 years, He's a real marvel Jamestown The wrist watch advertised in THE POST was recovered by its owner, Congratulations to the Entrance pupils who weed recent exams, List in this ie0ue. Ethel Hones and lot for sale in Ethel. In good condition, with hardwood floors, &o. Low price for quick sale. For further parttonlare apply to 0, MONeIL, Ethel. 4-4 PROMPT for sale or to rent 4/6aores of land, good buildings. Possession about end of August, Apply to Mao, $4naaay, Ethel, Phone 2220, Orangemen went to Milverton for the 12th. Some of our boys were taking part in Brussels Junior Football play. Mise Constance Purvis ie in Brant- ford training for a nurse, We wish her every. success, Mies Marjorie Tucker has returned home after spending a holiday with Juo. and Mrs. Puerile. We congratulate Miss Ruby Cleaver on paeeing,her advanced Intermediate exam. in music with honors. Misses Annie and Minnie Bateman and Mr. Mitchell, Orediton, motored to Mount Forest, last Sunday, and spent the day with friends. • Woman's Institute will bold their next meeting Thursday afternoon, July 24th, at 2 30 at the home of the Presldent, Mre, R. Bremner. The subject, "Literature as a means of Oulture" will betaken by Mre, J. M. Steenweg.. A reading will be given by Mies Purvie, Social hour after meet- ing. Everybody welcome whether members or not. RAYNARD RE -ONION.— A very en• joyable event took place on Tuesday, July,8th, when 0, and Mre. Raynard, with their children and grandchildren met in the Memorial Park,. to .spend the day. 26 eat down to a tempting dinner around the long table bounti- fully spread for the occasion uuder a spreading maple tree on the grassy bank overlooking the river. The af- ternoon was spent in playing Baseball, pitching horseshoes and foot races by the married men, married women, young men and children. After a de. licious supper all departed homeward. Those present were : — 0. and Mrs. Raynard, Ethel • John and Mre. Max- well and Winnifred, Max and Mre. alace Bakery Brussels At no time in the history of the Baking Industry has it been more generally appreciated that eN uality t1! Bread is the great essential in-buildi ng up a strong, healthy body. YItu can have "Quality Bread" by using Willis' Bread Phone 32x hite Gap Electric Washer ie on exhibition at the bome of ORAS. PO'L'E, Elizabeth street, and should be seen hefere,yau purchase, Ir will pay you to see this wouderful machine, Is easy to Operate Washes faster {White Lasts longer Is easily cared for Cap Is safer to work with No time lost in Wringing Keeps water warm 7 goad reasons, among numer- ous others, why you should use a White Cap, Let ue demonstrate. C. Pope Agent Brussels Baynard. Luoknow ; H, and Mrs. Dob- son, Ethel ; W. E. and Mre. Lucas, Dolby, Wis. ; 0. and Mre. Oongram, and E. and Mre. Ackert, Holyrood ; Roy and Mre. Hall, Ethel ; Quest Dob- son, Carman Lucas, Pearl Oongram, Raynard and Lloyd Ackert, Morris A number from this township were 'at Goderich last Saturday. Township Council will meet Thurs- day of next week. Minutes of last meeting may be read on page 5. Names of successful pupils, at the Entrance examinations who wrote at Brussels may be Been in another column. W. H. Ferguson, Toronto, and daughter, Mies Elizabeth, were re- newing old friendships in Morrielaet week. Former still holds his farm on the 5111 line. Ww. and Mrs. Russell and family are holidaying here from Saginaw. They came by car. The former is an old Morris boy, being a sonof the late Thos. Russell, and a brother to Alex. Russell, 7th line, and Mre. Jos. Long, Grey township. We congratulate Leslie Campbell, a pupil of S. S. No. 6, on passing the re- cent Entrance Examination, taking honors. Not only thio but he headed the list at Brussels by scoring 635 marks. It is to be hoped that he may meet with many successes, Qroy There was upwards of 50 applicants for the vacancy as teacher at the Bryans School, 1st Com Mise Rubyanna Er skine Alber- ta is a welcome visitor at the home of her uncle and aunt, James and Mrs. Denman, Atwood, Ont, Mies Alice Gaynor, Chicago, and her cousin. Mre. W. Heffeon. Blyth, were visitors with the former's brother, 3, P. Gaynor, 10th Con, Mies Gaynor is a school teacher in the Windy City. The folk of the upper 9th and 10th Con. spent a very enjoyable day at theNeighborhood Picnic in Riverside Park. Everyone took mut in Group games, baseball and Novelty races. After supper the 9th Oon, won a hot game of Football from the 10th. A small remembrance was sent Mrs. For Pure Manilla Rope Rope to repair Hay Loaders, Hay Forks, Slings, Oars and Pulleys - Harvest Tools, Oils and Binder Twine— Go to Duff's, Bluevale CHANGE IN BUSINESS nAVING decided to enter into another line of business I will put my stock of Men's Furnishings on sale at a rate on the dol- lar starting Saturday, July 19th when the public will get all lines of Merchandise at very much below the usual prices. This will Save you money and our stock must be cleared out at once. Wait for the Bargains. R. W. Ferguson P. S.—' I will continue the Tailoring Line. W. He KERR, Proprietor Listowel Band Coming Thursday of This Week is' a Big Day in Brussels Program on Victoria Park will include : — Baas Bail Game — Blytb vs. Brussels—at 4 p. m. Senior League Foot Ball Match —Kinburn vs. Brussels—at 6.16. Street Dance follows Listowel Kiltie Band will be here and' supply choice music from 4 to 10.30 p. m. Orchestra Music -Also Come with the Crowd, Garf. Baker, who is taking treatment in Wingham, just to show, that she Wee not forgotten. It was decided to make the Picnic an annual affair. Roe's church Sunday School will hold a Social Evening al the home of Geo. Johnston er, 2nd Oon„ Thurs- day evening of this week. Good program, games &c. Lunch will be served. Thos. and Mre. Kirkconnell, Shep- herd, Ivlicb., are here on a holiday visit with relatives and old friends, Itis more than 30 years since they went to Uncle Sam's land ,where they have pi capered. The former is a brother to the late Jno. Kirkconnell, 16th Oon., and Mrs. Kirkconnell was formerly Miss Love. The visitors came by motor, calling on relatives en route. It was a fine trip as the country and toads are first class. Tab is kept on this locality by receipt of THE POST, Wroxeter Mrs. A. McLeod is holidaying in Toron to. Rev. and Mrs. Ferguson were recent visitors in Toronto.; . Mre. G. Wearring is visiting rela- tives at Sunderland. Elise Alma Hann, Toronto, is spend- ing a holiday with her parents here. Mre. H. Depew and little daughter, Toronto, are visitors at the home of R. Stocks. Mr. Henry, Wingham, has been ap- pointed manager of the local Bank of Commerce. While cranking his car recently, Lorne Kaake suffered a fracture of his right arm. 0. A. and Mre. Pleasance, Toronto, are guests of the letter's parents, Neil and Mrs. White. Mre. Harold- Bradnock,nee Jean Anderson, Toronto, is isiting old friends in the village. 14Irs. Geo. McIntosh, Stratford, is epending 2 weeks at thirhome of her father, Jno. Davidson, Mise E. J, Howe left Friday for a holiday trip to Humboldt, Saek„ where she will remain several weeks. Wm. and Mre. Edgar, Edmonton, and John and Mre. Edgar, Saskatch- ewan, are visiting relatives in this vicinity. Moncrieff THE POST gives the neve. Haying is on the program, A new Ford Sedan has been purchas- ed by R. Pratt, our merchant. Mrs. L. Churchill and daughter, London, are visiting at Wm. Baillie's. Former is a sister to Mre. Baillie. Mies Marie Livingston, formerly of this locality, ie eupervisor of the Strat- ford play -grounds for this vacation. A short time ago Mre. Wm. Baillie had the misfortune to fall and break au arm. She is making a good recov- ery. Mrs. Albert Broughton and son have been ill with scarlet fever but we hope they will soon be convales- cent, Geo, and re Edwards Willie and Mac. and Mre Ben. Woodleyand children Brussels, were visitors t W, Baillie'e home A number front this locality are in- terested in the W. F. A, Intermediate Foot Ball contests, in which Monkton team is engaged. Next Sabbath afternoon Rev. Mr. Lundy, Kipper, will preach at Mon- crieff, His former pariehiouert will be glad to see him once more. A fine 11 pound lad has become a member of the Harold Livingston family. He arrived on the 11th and came nearly being a young King William, MRs. D. G. MOQIIARRIE GOES To IIRR REWARD.—Monday morninS of this week the sad neve was received here from Listowel that. Mrs. D. G, McQaarr'ie, a fernier resident of this locality, had passed away. She had been in failing health for some time and her demise was not unexpected. Deceased is survived by her husband, a sots (Stewart)and 3 daughters, (Mrs. Hardy, Palenereton and Misses Har. riette and Helen, school teaehere), Thos, Inglis, a well known resident, is n brother'. Mrs. McQuarrio during. her residence here was a splendid worker in the Presbyterian church and rendered willing and ofH•eient service, She enjoyed the eeteen of the oommttuity' who will deeply syn. The Humorous. Play afety First Will be presented in the A, 0, U, W. Hall, Walton FRIDAY EVENING JULY 25th Under the auspices of Walton Farmers' Club, by Clinton Dramatic Club Program at 8 o'clock - Tickets 35 and 25 cents Be Sure and Attend I W. R. BROADFOOT, Pree, W M. SHORTREED, Sec, pathise with the bereaved, The fam- ily removed to Listowel last March. Among those who visited Stratford on the 12th were Richard and Mrs. Pratt and daughter, Mise Edna, Angus and Mre. Brown, and Win, and Mrs. Machan. On July 1011i a fine baby boy was born to Gordon C. and Mrs. Whitfield of Flint Mich., this intereeting event transpiring at the parental horse of Mre. Whitfield, Jno. and Mre. Struthers, West Monkton. The young gentleman's •.name is Douglas Hamilton. We wish him a long and useful life, Entrance Examination The following are the results of the recent Entrance Examinations held at Brussels. Seaforth and Manley. Marks will be sent in a few days to the unsuccessful candidatee ; certifi- cates but not marks to the successful candidates. Appeals for re -considera- tion of answer papers must be made to the Inspector before the middle of August, In the Seaforth centre, Bas- il James Duncan stood highest with 677 marks out of a total of 750 ; of the country candidate Norman Jefferson, S. S. No. 5, Tuckereenith, stood high- est with 623 marks. In Brussels centre, Leslie Campbell S. S. No. 6, Morrie, was highest with 635 marks to his credit. BRUSSEL' R Beirnes, W Bowman, H Bry- ane (11), L Campbell (b), A Clarke, S Clark,Davidson h F Dennison, N. D av'd i kmier(11),D Ennis A Grewar,0 G Ec Harrison, C mingway, R Holland, V Jacklin, V Jordan, J Kelly, H Kerr M Kreuter(h), D. Lewin, A Logan, 0 McAllister, D McDonald, G Macin- tosh, W McMillan, M Mantle, W Mel- ville, C Michel (h), L Mille, F. Murray, H. Oster, D Prentice (h), 0 Raynard, M Ritchie, Id Sangster, Jae. Smith, John Smith, I Stewart, M Thompson, L Whitfield (h), J Yolleck, SEAFOR7:H W Alexander, J Archibald, Wm, Archibald, 0 Armstrong (h), H J Armstrong, M Beattie, G S Black, E Broadfoot (h), W Broadfoot, F E Calder, H 3 Coleman, 0 M Constable, H Cummings, W J Cuthill, G Daly (h), H K Davidson (h), L Dinnin, M Doig, B J Duncan (h), D Farquhar, M Ferguson (h), M B Finkbeiner, 3 E Finlayson, M J Finnigan (h), A Fin- nigan, M Forrest, V E Forsyth, T Govenlock, F Hogg (h), E. Holmes, A D Hudson (b), hl Hugbee, J C Junzie, N Jefferson (h), W L Kruse, M Lane, G S Love, P McGowan, J D McDon- ald, H M McKercher (h), E McLean (h), 74I McNay; B Marriott, G Mason, D K Meldorf, F Mere (b) L A Mole, G Muir, A H Munro, T Nolan (I), H E O'Hara (h), 3 Purcell (h) 0 S Reid, W D Scott, F S Souter, F E Spain, 0 B Stewart, R Storey, J M Webster (h), E W White, M W White, A Wright; MANLEY J Dennis, o T Dennis,D Downey, A Feenie, P Feenre P Flanagan, M Flannery, J Kelly R Krauekope, P McGrath, R McQuaid (h), J Malone, J Moylan, R O'Reilly, M, Ryan, M Sul- livan, M O'Sullivan. People We Talk About 1S tit --32 James Sharpe is visiting with Loudon relatives. Miss Marguerite Wilton is visiting in Toronto, W, B, Strachan, Toronto, was home for the week cud, Fred. Burchell was home for the week end from the Ottawa district, Miss Margaret Maunders is enjoying a well earned holiday at Muskoka. Miss Mary Barber, =Toronto, isarisit. lug her sister, Mrs. George Birt, Brus- sels. Mrs. S Fear, Mimico, is visiting relatives and friends in Brussels and locslity. S. Wilton, D, D. G. M., and M. Black ate attending the Masonic Grand Lodge at Toronto thin week. Frank Bryans le here from Hamilton, recuperating from a recent opetri ied, We hope be will soon be o, k. A. E and Mrs. Jackson, Hatrlston, spent the weekend with Jim. and Mrs. Robb, Mrs. Jaeksoe'e parents, Goderich Races Good sport at Goderich Races Wednesday July,23 Three evente, 51300 in purees, Mrs. Hillis, Detroit, is a visitor with ber sister. Mrs. Ino,, Simmons. Miss Edith Henderson, Seaforth, is holidaying with relatives in Brussels. Barrister Rea, 'Edmonton, was a welcome caller on THE POST this week. Miss Jean Scott, London, is here on a visit with her grandparents, P. and Mrs. Scott, Harry and Mrs, Kirby and daughter, London, were visiting Jos, and Mrs. Queriu this week, Mrs (Rev.) Hind, Guelph, and child. ren ere enjoying a holiday at the form- er's parental home. John Simmons enjoyed a holiday with relatives and friends at Detroit, Port Huron and London, James McCracken was visiting his brother, Dr. McCracken, Otterville, His son Allan accompanied bio, W. Harty, and A. Mrs, Porteous and Miss Maybell Rands, Seaforth, were callers in town Friday of last week. Albert Lott and his grandmother, Mrs. john Lott, are visiting for a week in Wiogham with relatives and old friends. Mrs. Jas Armstrong and Miss May are holidaying in Toronto, with head- quarters with Mrs. Short, the former's daughter. E. A. and Mrs. Francis, Miss Myrtle and Master Keith, Hamilton, were last week visitors with Miss Maude Bryans. Misses Kathleen and Margaret Ran- kin, Elora, are 'holidaying with their uncle and aunt, A. and Mrs, McGuire, Brussels. j. and Mrs. Longmire and Mrs. Somer- ville, Goderich, were week end visitors with Arthur and Mrs. McGuire, Wil- liam street. George Dawson, of the Standard Bank staff, St. John, N. B., bas been holidaying in town. He was in Brus. secs branch for a few years, Mrs. D. B. Moore. a former resident, is visiting in town and adding to the pleasure of many old friends in Brussels e and locality. She is looking well. Wm. Habkirk, Kincardine, was here tor the week end. He is a cousin to Robert Henderson, Brussels, and spent a good many years In town and locality. Mrs. Thos. Maunders, Detroit, a form- er well known resident, is a visitor at the borne of hter son, corner William and Albert streets. The trip was made by motor. Mrs, S. W. Baxter, Miss Margaret, and Harold, Wyandotte, Mich„ areivisi- tors at the Methodist Parsonage. The former is a sister of the late Mrs. (Rev.) Clarke. Miss Madge Donaldson, Listowel, was renewing old friendships in Brussels last week. Mrs. W. W. Harris is an aunt. The visitor is no stranger in town. Mrs. H. B. Churchill and daughter, Norene, London, were in town last week. They are holidaying with W. V R and Mrs. Baillie, near Moncrieff. The ladies are sisters, Mrs. H Semis returned this week G n s from the Kitchener Hospital where sbe has been for 2 weeks, having under- gone a • serious operation. We wish her Speedy convalescence. Miss Margaret Wallace, Toronto, is a visitor at the Home of her grandmother, Mrs. Robt. Kerr. The latter has been - quite poorly for some time but is some- what improved,we aro leased to state p Miss •Dora Smith and neice, Miss Ruby Smith, who were visiting relatives and friends in Brussels for the past year left last Saturday for Borden, in the West. They may take a run to the Coast. Mrs. Mattice and daughter, Mrs. Strapman, Detroit, are visiting relatives and friends in town and locality. Former is a sister to Mrs. John Sim- mons, Queen street, and was a ,former resident, Will, Long and D. and Mrs. Hume were here for the week end from Toronto with /no. and Mrs. Long, Brussels, Miss Winnie returned with them in the former's Sedan for a visit in the Queen city At the County W, C. T, U. Colwell. tion, held at Exeter last week, Mrs. A. McGuire. Brussels, was re-elected President, for the 5th term. She fills the bill excellently and is a fine worker for this most ' worthy cause. Mrs. Chas. Ainlay, Harriston, and Mrs, Hill, bar neide, Denver, Col„ were sailing 012 old friends last week. Both ladies were former Brusselites, the latter when Miss Ida Stacey, The young grand daughter, Miss Beatrice Francis Thompson, Chicago, was accompatiying - Mrs, Hill. Reuben and Mrs. Hiudes and child- ren, Michigan. have been renewing old friendships in Brussels and community, The former was born in Brussels but re- moved 20 years ago, He found a'good many old acquaintances even after the lapse of the fleeting years. Alex, and Mrs. Strachan left lest Met - day on a holiday to the West, with Cal - gory as the tante°, where their only daughter is married to Cline Scott, of the Standard Bank. The travellers motored to Toronto taking the boat at Port McNichol. We wisb them an en- joyable stay and a safe return, Mrs. Wm. Methieson, Brandon, Met„ formerly Miss Etntna Colvin, arrived here for a visit at her old home last Saturday. She cattle by boat to Sarnia aid visited with relatives at Stratford on the Way here. Mrs, Methieeon was for years a member of 'Tete Paso stall and looks as if the West agreed With her tip top. We are sorry to hear that her sister, Mrs. A. G. English, Harding, Mau., was not having very good health but we hope for early cot- valeecence,