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The Brussels Post, 1916-12-14, Page 1r- ti 't. VOL. 45 NO. 24 $1.50 Per Annum in Advance BRUSSELS. ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1916 :,4::::::,„.:•:::::i•'o',4:::::::':::: HIPPOS Od light Store G, N. McLaren I : • , t . 4, Ot i.• Dr • IQ, ,iti ,ru Buy ,,,, -,...:,,, .,,:, , • • • and ,,fr,„ , • es For Xmas Presents I 1 • • ......... • • 1 : UR stocks were never in better shape -well assort- • ed and the lowest prices, for the greater part were e • bought before the big advance in prices. of : • • d S For Ladies : Nikita Ties • Gloves • Mitts O Hosiery Slippers • Dress Silks Sweater Coats * • Silk Waist Lengths 4.4. Warm Underclothing • Fancy Handkerchiefs * • Fur Setts and Odd Pieces 0 • Splendid Assortment • • Fur Coats Cloth Coats • Fur Trimmed Coats • • • • For Giris • • •• Warm Underclothing Boots • Slippers R.ubbers * O Collars Skathig Setts • Fur f-tetts Cc4a,ts • • * • • i • • i For Men ' Ties Shirts Silk Mufflers Sox Warm Underclothing Caps Handkerchiefs -all sorts Overcoats Fur Coats For Trimmed Coats Suits Boots Slippers Overshoes Sweater Coats • • • • • • 1 1 • • • • • • • • • • • For Boys • .• Ties Shirts ; Mufflers Underclothing •j Overcoats Suits j Slippers Boots • • Bubbers, &e. • • • 0 A splendid assortment of Fancy Linens, Fancy Jewel- I ry and Niek-nacke suitable for Xmas. • • Our stocks of Staple Dry Goods are complete. I G. N. • Highest Prices for Produce. e • • • • • cLaren • • • • • • • 0 •••••••••••••••••••••••00• 0**e:44**e'. ***** ••••••••••• Naturally Yo. Would Buy en's *resents Razz Monerieff Kenneth McLean is home from the West after a slay of 9 months, look- ing well, Next Sunday afternoon Mr. Ham- mond, of Blum will conduct be ser- vice in Knox chrircb. Miss Lein McDonald was able to at- tend to her clutire as teacher this week after her accident. We are sorry to state that Vera, the little daughter of Jno, and Mee. Pride, 17th Con. Grey, died last Sat- urday remit poeumonia. Funeral took place Monday. Sympathy is extend- ed to the bereaved. Jon. and Mrs. McNaught, 'West Monkton, announce the engagement if their daughter, Winnifred, to Mat- thew G. McCullough, of Brighton, Sask„ the marriage to take place itt Winnipeg, December 201h, The illustrated Lecture was not not given last week owing to failure of the gas tank in arrival but Tuesday veni lig of this week, Rev, Mr. Ibbott filled the bill. Views were gond and wet e much enjoyed by the large audi- ence. The war was the predominant Peewee. Special interest, was Mani- fest in the illustrated songs. Pro- ceeds $56 00. Next Tnesday evening is the date of the public debate, under auspices of Knox Church Chrietian Endeavor, Topic is eBesolved that the House of Onnutions should pass a Confetti Minn !Kw at its next. session." Affirmative epeakere will be Jen. Festoon and ltd. Fulton while negative will be upheld by W. G. McPbeeson and W. Dalling, Musical and literary numbers will al- ert be given. The judges of debate will be Henry McNaught, Alex. Camp- bell and A. H. McDonald, At the Men's Furnishing Store Ours is the Men's Furnishing Store filled with requirements for Men such as : Heck Scarfs Heck Ties Gloves Hosiery - Handkerchiefs Cuff links Suspenders Suspender Sets Umbrellas Coat Sweaters Jerseys Underwear Waterproofs lath Century Clothing Fr Coats fur lined Coats Barrington Hats Hartt Shoes IF it is a Suit or Overcoat you want, buy it in the 2oth Ceti - tory Brand, or (1 air of stylish shoes, buy the Celebrated Haat Shoe, not- ed for its style, fit 'and wearing . Full line of Black,Blue and Grey Tailoring Department Worsted Suitings. Call and see the goods and leave your order early. E. e D Ilford Program will mishit nf Deille, Recite- iolte, Dialogues, iterolival nninino•n, Banta Olaus, etc, Adininsion 16 and 10 cen be, You are cordielly iH viied, Gleamer Mission and af Distre abut oh held their. annual Than kegi ving on Friday evening, Dec. 8th. l'he Band lute 74 tnernbeee. Thank -offer- ing was 32200, Mrs, Evekine, M Ic- 60,1, addressed them and did it %veil, Special }Lip iv er.nry services trill 1.5 held (D. Nr,) in Welton Peeeltyterien Church next Sabbath Dec. 17E1), at 11 t. rn. and 7 p, m. Rev. Me, Temkin, Seaforth, will preach. A specie!! ()Kee - Inc of $200 for the Building Fund and 3200 for the Church Fund Is requested All Christian friends tot dially invited to these anniversary services. Walton Mrs Gardiner is visiting at Dr, Marsh's, of Bolstein. Mts. Craik, sr., Kitchener, is visit- ing her son at, the Pareottage. Mrs. Jas, McLaughlin has returned home from a visit to Sr., Thomas. Rev. Mr. Lundy at tended the Pres- bytery itt Winghtun nn Tuesday. Wednesday afternoon of next week Watton'sWinenis Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. Geo. Clark, at 3 o'clock. Report of the London Oore, ventinn will be given by the delegates. Attend please. A gond Mine was vent at the Baza- ar of St,. George.); Gnild, held in the A. 0. U. W. Hall Thursday evening of last week. About 375.00 were realiz- ed. The ladies of St. George's are genuine hustlers. St. Genrge's Sunday School hold their Annual Obtletznas Tree Entertainment Thursday evening of next week, 21st itt,, in -the A. C. U. W. Hall, commencing at 8 o'clock. Jamestown BROKE Hie LEG, -Last week while ex -Reeve Jas. Tnrilbull was working round the horses in the stable he re- ceived a nasty kick that broke his leg above the knee and otherwise injured him. Many old friends will regret the accident as he bad been bothered so emelt by theumatism. We hope he will no be able to be abnitt. FINE TIMM -Thursday evening of last week a first-class time was enjoy- ed at the Red Cross Tea at the home of J. D and Mrs. Miller. There was a big aimed mid after an enjoyable tea there was a program of music, games, social chat, knitting and sewing. Proceeds $17.00. The hostess was ably assisted by Mesdames, Scott, Snell and McDougall. The next tea, to be held in January will he given by Mrs. Peter Moffatt, so watch out for the date, Grey TELEPHONE NOTICE -All accounts (JAMS the BrIMMOIS, Grey & Morris Telephone Company must be paid before January 1st, 1917. Kindly attemd to this prorn ptly By Order. This week Wm. Ellacott was doing duty as a juryman at Gnderich. Chester A tenstrang, 10th Cone spent the week end with friends at London. There was a gond repreeentation nf Giey people at the Winter Fair at Guelph last week. Friday, December 22nd, will be the date of the Municipal Nomination this year, in the Township Hall, Ethel, 12 to 1 o'clock. Mrs. John Dark, 9th Cnn., was call- ed to Hamilton last week owing to the illness of her daughter, Miss Lil- lian, with appendicitis. We hope she will soon be as well ns evev. A very pretty Maypole drill will co its ti t ute alt of the n teeesti it g num- bers of the prom atu to be given in No. 3 selmelleenee. Friday evenitig, Dee. 22lid. Lizzie Brown in tbe dirt - 'ogee "Frnm Punkin Ridge" proves to be a fickle nisi maid. Guess who she is P First-elass nmeical and literre y numbers will be rendered. Lunch and program will be well worth the admis. lt Will Pay You to Shop Early D. C. Ross Dry Goods & Holiday Gifts last Minute Choice is Not Always Satisfactory The Gift that Pits a Longing, is the Gift that Pleases most Our Store is Full of Christmas Gifts that are bound to please the purchaser as well as the one given to. -9-str'"ir-•"-'90-9.--life,F•seeeserseretpreer--treer-evese-str Dry Goods Section We have Dainty Hew Designs and Colorings Collars Belts Scarfs Silk Shawls Iced Wool Shawls, etc, Toques Clouds Handkerchiefs Gloves Mitts, etc. Also wide range of Fancy Silks, Silk and Net Waists, Novelty Dress Goods Men's Furnishing Dept., A very long list of Holiday Gifts could be mentioned here, We speak of a few Latest Novelties in Shirts Collars Ties Gloves, Mitts Ever Popular Silk Mufflers Coat Sweaters Silk Scarfs Handkerchiefs A Choice assortment of Japanese Vases, Baskets and Trays You should not miss seeing these as .they make a Choice Present. Nly`tr",^trV"Irw-tr-e-w^•er"1/"Iirlrir-0,41,-10•NirM"V*V- A Select Stock of all Christmas Groceries Highest Prices for Produce D. Ca ROSS ÷ • Christmas • • + + * + + hotos,. • * 4. 4. A o P dozei7„hlt3tIhn.iairokaittrseuloatoiesplasihisn3;wistaekirile.a t + + YOnti PI 1 renew -0 old neon d make + a good 0 ft. + + 4. ÷ + Have e ate the .1. busy season+ + * + dos - en Christmas Presents. + + + + 4. FREE BROS. 4. • + BRUSSELS + + ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ sum fee of 25 and 16 cents. Help the suffering boys at the front. A. D. Grant will ()wino, the chair. Mrs. Thos. Streoban and Miss Mar- garet Wet e at Galt Attending the Ani- mal of M. Fraser, an uncle of the former. The visitors also visited Hamilton fiends before returning. The Sunday School Christmas Tree Entertainment will be held in Union Church Friday evening, 22nd inst At Al program, consisting of Drills, Dialogues, Recitations, Ssc., not for- getting the Ohrietauts Teee. Be sure and attend, Don't. lose track of S. S. No. 1, Con- cert. ?Engrain will be fine and con - skits of drills, dialogues, music, &a. 5'. H. Gilroy will preside. Proceeds will be devoted to Red Cross Fund. Next Tuesday evening, 19th inst., is the date. Morris TimitlefroNS Norm -All amounts dee the firttesole, Grey & Morrie Telephone Company meet, bo paid before January let 1917. Kindly ettend to that promptly. By Order, Statutory Commit meeting Friday of this week. Reeve Jno. Shortreed was at Gode. rich Inst week attending Huron Con n ty Donnell. Mrs, Win. Stnith, 51.11 line, has been laid tip with himbego but we hope she will soon be all right. Municipal Nomination will be held Friday, 22nd inst., in the Township Hall, front 12 to 1 o'clock. Fine program at the annual Sunday School entertainment in the Jackson ehurch Friday evening of next week. Take it in. Next Sunday Mene' 'Day will be ob. served in tbe Jackson Church in the afternoon. Pastor will preach and the meeia will be in charge of a large male choir. Aetbur McCall is home from a visit tn tbe West. He spent the most a his time at Stavely, Alberta locality, where they had good crops. Mr. and Mrs Thompsnit, Art's brother-in-law and sister! liveethere. i More Shopping Hays before Xmas Xmas aking FEZ" Our stock of Groceries is most complete and below we give you an idea of what we have :- New Raisins at 121c end 15e. Choice Seedless Raisins at 15e, Fancy Seeded Mabel, 2 pkgs. 25o. Cureants per lb., 20c, Dates at 2 plEgs. for 25c. Figs et 10o per lb. Mixed Peale, 30c per 1b. Fresh Shelled Almonds and Wal- nuts. Prunes and Peaches, 16e Ib. Maple Leaf Selene ,) 213c1 per can. Utticnen Seamen, 23e per can. Tomatoes, 18e pee can. Peas and Corn, 15c per can. We have a fresh shipment of Fruit, Nuts and Candies for Xntas, Have also a full stock of Toys and Gifts, Fancy Handkerchiefs, Collars, etc. Omne and see our display. IL Leitch Son Phone 5210 CRANBROOK landed at Montreal, Came West to London and afterwards settled clown on a forest, farm an the 8rd ()Emcee- sion of Tuckersmith, which he cleav- ed into a comfortable borne. In 1860 he was married to Miss Jane Clark, who predeceased him 11 years ago. .10 children were born, 8 of whom sur- vive., 1973 Mr. McDougall removed to Walter], residing frit 20 years on the farm now owned by Duncan Johns- ton. After disposing of that farm he came to Oraribrook, where he has since resided, making his home with his sen -in-law, Will. Strtalidon frit the past 8 months being in failing health most of the time, Re was a Presby- terian in church relationship and Liberal 10 poll tics. Those attending the funeral from a distance were, Will. McDongall, Flensall ; Mr. and Mrs. McGregor and Mrs. Mustard. Kippen ; Peter McKay, Tuekersmitb, and his son, Alex. from St. Themes. Cranbrook busy Slwrxtre A 00011tem6.-As I expect to no to London for the Winter all acconnts dee me in est be settled forthwith or they will be left in Court for aolleation. A RAYMANN. TIMAIIMM1NE Norgel -All accounts dee the B,nasels, Grey & Morris Telephone Company meet be paid before January 1st, 1917, Kindly attend to that promptly. By Order. ORMENT &LOMB -Will people who have ce- ment, netts, with it Marys breed, please leave them at Inv pietist Eriday. December 16th, or et Ethel station- Setnrday forenoon of Dec 1.6111 ,ben. MaNAnn, Oranbrook. Mrs. F Raddatz is visiting her sis- teRt. tEr). aOstillawtec'cd s,el. eafortb, was a caller on his mother this week. Alex, McDougall was here from St. Themes for the funeral of his father, Farm improvements in the way of drainage is being done on the farm of Mee Oen Sperling. Next. Sunday afternoon Rev. .T. F. Knight., B 0 , Heneall, will preach in the Methodist 011111‘ch. Last week George Gramm was here on a visit from Necv Hamburg. He is N1111 in the livery business, The Misses Leitch entertained the young people of this Motility last Fri- day evening and gave them a good l'itA"Red Cense Entertainment is to be held in Knox church nn Dec. 29th. Gond program. Tickets 25 and 15 "T"Ittse, scaffolditig has been removed from tbe inttese. Improvements have nettle a big change in comfort and ap- perrellnre. A giflt of a pig has been made by Genrge Baker and tickets are being ...mild fry its ownership, proceeds to go to the Red Cross. Bible Society returns this year from Crocubronk and locality were 329 45, an excellent record. A. J. Heins is a whole team on hunting for Ode worthy 1IRseisU Altsciber of the soldier boys frnm this tonality belonging to the 1614 Rai iR11011 have been drafted to go to WWI re. Among them are Ptee. Walter Noble, Gordon Oameron, gin Pm ter, Russel Knight and Leslie PITIoleiskto MoDotiont,t nelmasen.- iday of lastweek an old and highly esteemed resident of this Incality ;lam- ed away in the person of Deltoid Ma. temps% who died at the home of his eremn-lew, Wm firnalidoe, 10th Coe., aged 85 veins. He ltd been in failing health for tits past. few years. The funeral took Mate Monday afternnon t,(1 BtusiSetS Cemetery, Rev..). L. Mc. Culloch condacting a suitable service. Mrs. McDougall pre -deceased her husband by several years, He was A line old gentleman, respected by all who knew him. ?dr. McDougall was bo rit in %see shire, Scotland, in 1881 and came to Canada when 17 yearn or ago, In trim any with 27 who ar.. new al &teemed, He W. H. KERR, Proprietor Christmas iesemosandwas Groceries, Fruit Confectionery, &o. New and Choice. Car of Bran and Middlings to hand, Try Royal Household Flour 0111. 'plume is Q. Belgrave Jas. Anderson, who was operated ON is getting along nicely we are glad to say. Rev. Mr. Love, Wroxeter, took the services in the Methodist church last Sunday and gave good discourses. Belgrave Wotnen's Institute will meet Monday afternoon next at the home of Mrs. N. Higgins. Don't for- get. Belgrave Methodist Sabbath School will hold a Christmas tree in the Foresters' Hall, Christmas night. A good program is being prepared. Admission 25 and 10 cents. W. J. McCracken wearing of the pin remind you of twiny home we spent together in the ‘vork before the Wrosteter Branch was organized. The ehadow of this creat war is athwart all our paths, but the happiest people of all are them who Bud it a unique opportunity for eervice. Of you it may be truliaidi "She has done her bit." Dr. W. T. Grenfell says, "The world knows what we are worth, not by what we say. but by what we do.' Signed on be - hall' of Red Cross Carole. E. P. HAZLEWOOD, R. WENDT. Suitable replies, expressing. their thanks were made by the recipients.. iss Velma Lowry sang a solo after which tea was served. Molesworth Thomas McDonald is home from a torniptot.brough the West. Cameron Robertson bas taken position in a munition factory at Tor - George McAllister and daughter. rasmearls,Guelph, visited at William Pte. Charles Wilson, 158rd Batta- lion, St, Thomas, visited at George RoAblei nr cal.meeting of the Telephone Co. was held Tuesday of last week and satisfactory reports were given. The date set for the Sunday School en tercel is me is t is December 22nd, The prnceeds ere to go to the Red Cross. The November cheese was shipped and the factory closed for the season. Mr. and Nrs, Youn have moved to Listowel. MRS. HENRY BONNETT DIES OF PNEUMONIA.. -After a two weeks' ill- ness with pneumonia, Mrs, Henry Bonnett, aged 72, died. on Tuesday, December 151,b, at Molesworth. The funeral was held to Molesworth cense- tery, public services being conducted Bur - at St. Attdrew's church by Rev. T. A. Bell. Mrs. Bonnett was born in Cambridgeshire, England, and on cowing to Canada, resided on the 8rd line Wallace, 3 yeaes, and for the past 38 years has lived at Molesworth. tier husband died 18 years ago.dZhhe . surviving family consiets of a ter, Mrs. Adam Asuitin, Wingbam ; end bur sons, George, Molesworth ; Robert, of Dalton, Man. ; and Wil- liam, of the 206th Battalion, at Hamil- ton. Joseph Baunett, Listowel, is a brother-in-law. Wroxeter Reeve Reis was attending County Council last week at GocIerich. Rev, A. Love had charge nf services on the Belgrave circuit on Sent:lay. Mrs. Thos. Brown and little sou are holidaying withrelatives itt Toronto. Thos. Sanderson, Kinistino, is visiting old friends in this vicinity. A. Knox and Miss M. Knox spent several days of last week at Guelph. Miss Carrie Lawrie was called to Toronto recently owing to the serious illness of a brother. Mrs. Jas. Harris and Mrs. A. Love have been seriously ill during the past week but are now improving. T. G. and MI s. Hemphill spent. Snit - day in lienSall .1 here the former's teatime le ill, suffering from pneu- monia. We hope for early improve- ment. PRESENTATIONS. - A pleasant LIMO was spent, at titt) Red Cruse 'rea, held in the inurement of the Methodist church last Tuesday afternoon. An interesting feature of the gathering was the presentation of Life Member ships in the Bed Cross Society to Mee. M. McLennan, Convener of the Rod Cross Circle and Mts. W. S. McICeveli- er, a former Presider) e. Following ad. dress was read by Miss Jean DaVitiliOM and presentation of certificate and pin made by Mrs. D. Rite, jli. DEAR MRS. moLENNA.N.-vve, the members of lite Red Oeuss Society, feeling that some aoknowledginent was due you in yews - talon of your services during the past year, have token this method of ex- pressing it. We ask you to accept this Life Membership Certificate in the Society, aed sincerely hope, you may be spared many years to wear Ibis small emblem, which accompanies it, the Geneva Close, which represents the humanity and loyalty of every class, creed and nationality. We are pleased to welcome you. borne again and trust you will find the change bas benefitted you and prepared you to continue the splendid work you hall amide for is time. Signed on behalf of the Red Cross Circle. E. P. Biatmwoon, K. Wmorr. The following address was then read by Mee. T. G. Hemphill and preemie, - Hon made by Mrs. R. Earle,. bums, MoKmtoratec.-We ask you to accept this Certificate of Life Member- ship in the Canadian Bad DI natil So. ciety in appreciation of your worst dining the early months of the wet. The part of the pioneer is always dif- feta to tread, At a time when we knew nothing of the needs or the wounded soldier% you directed and aided us in mialy wive, your hospital tralisil giving you 1 is 111, I • opoireoeleessiwseeeviseiidie~eerevstegrereevirsoweeeeeeenieseeNeseePsoefteesests was 12. weeks crowing the ocean and kuowle ge. we all lacked, it ay 1. e Ethel TNLEPRONa NOTTON.-All acoonotte deo She Breese++, Grey +0 Morrie Telephone Company must hp.!d before January 1st, 1917. Kindly attend to this promptly. By Order. Commit meeting last Monday, usual you Lite of busi nese. Neiman Addy has taken a position itt Palmerston as Baggageman on G. T. R. Mrs. 0. Eckmier was visiting Mrs. F. Freeman and Mrs. J. W. Joynt at Lut.know this week. Miss Sitellgrove, milliner, has finish- ed tier season's work at G. M. Mit chell'a and has left Inc home, The bells are beginning to ring again. These are wedding bells. Al. ways something "brewing" around Bt hel. The revival services in the Methodist church have closed for the week nights but will be continued on Sun- day evenings ft some time. Thos. Deug,herty, of Henfryn, has been bothered with neuritis for sever- al months but is considerably better now. We hope he will soon be o. k. The nanny Gest Pte. Edmund Mc - Lend, of this place, had been rejected at his exam. overseas Is not correct as &letter has been received from him. Next Sabbath being League Rally day, Rev. Mr. Johnson purposes giv- ing an illustrated Lecture, especially for the young. Everybody welcome. Red Cron Tea will be given by the Girl's Patriotic Club, Saturday, Dec. 28 in the shop enviously occupied by Miss Hunter., Attend and aid the good work. Jno. and Mrs. Lamont have gone to Brantford and Toronto. 11 Mr. Lamont can get suitable work, his in- tentione are to move at ouce. be missed. There will be a Patriotic Entertain- ment in the Township Hall, by the Methodist Sunday Sohool, Christmas night. Proceeds to go to Belgian Relief fund. Help it worthy cause. Wm. Love had a letter from his son, Pte. Harold, saying he was getting along nicely now but felt bad when sow of the Huron boys were leaving for Primo) and he not able to go along. WOMEN'S TiesMoTe,-The regular inept hp rif the Women's Institute will convene at the home of Mrs. John MoDimald on Tlineeday Decentber 21st at 2 80 o'clock, Program plans Inc a social evening in January musical arranged by Miss S, Dunbar ; recite- tion, !vitae G. Purvis ; reading, Mee Spence ; reading, Mee, 3. King. A good attendance of the members is asked. RIONMYAI.. and new subscriptions ere rolling et to THE POST No is the 10' to steed your Christmas boxes, THE Pews' for 19 t7 Otis the bill,