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The Brussels Post, 1939-3-29, Page 4TILE BRUSSELS PAST F THE DISTRIC"I I, Written for the Post By Our Own Correspondents BLUEVALE BELGRAVE Mrs. Alex Gamlen' ll visited o;; Briclt Church Young People's reldty afternoon, with Mr. and Mrs, Unionmet io the Church on Friday Alex McEwen, 1st line. night, Kenneth Johnson was in 'WV- A. V. and Mrs, Robb receiv- the chair. The lessen was read by ell: the sad news of Ler sister who Mies Ferrier and comment thereon passed) away 03 etteuay in Toronto, Mr. Donald Robertson of Mill- bank visited on Sunday with hie /nater and brother, let line, Glad to see Mr. Wm. 13, Fraser able ea be out agate after having the flu, he epentt t3ra ar with Mrs. Eraser in Wingham, Miss Flora Coulter spent the 'week -end with her parents Mr. and Wire. W. J. Coulter at feetland. We are sorry to hear :Vir, and Mrs. Roy Sellers were sick last weak- We hope they are bete =aim. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Barnard Zinc]' baby visited for a fele days mouth His parents, Mr, and Mrs. Ed. Barnard and family. The meeting of the Y. P.. of the -United Church was held with the President, Miss Daisy Holmes, to c-ixarge. Mrs, A. V. Robb presided for the program, Bill Wainwright read the scripture. A. solo w•as sung by Rev, A. V. Robb, J. G. Wheeler lead charge of the topic. "What Young People's Sooiety Means To Me," Rev. A. V. Robb continued his series on Scripture study, speak- ing on the Epistle to the Colossians. Jahn Stracham Mise Jessie Strachan, Mrs. Nelson Cardiff. Grey Township, with their cousins, Mrs - Pe S. MacEwen and Mrs- George MacDonald; Mr, and Mrs. W. L. Speir, Morris, with Mr. and Mrs. D. King. Rev. A. V, Rabb, in the United Church ;Su'nday, continued hes sub- ient of the preceding Sunday at the morning service, in which Christ's coming was compared to ,the uoming of sunlight and rain, 1He choir sang the anthem, "O God Our Help." In the evening Mr. Robb spoke of the scapegoat of the Eebrew ceremonial, showing it yynibelic of Christ as our Saviour. Alex J. Calder, Beaverton, a Knox 'College student, conducted. the ser- vice at Knox Presbyterian Church out Sunday morning, the subject of itis sermon being "The Hands of Teslrs" 'From the text, "He showed them his heeds,' 'pointing out the many purposes for which Jesus used his hands and that they were elevays out-etrebebed ready to re - given, by Lawra. Hopper.. The tome was taken by Geo, Taylor 'and dealt with the 'General Theane of 'Oom- munirm es contrasted with Christ - len Ideals of Government. The musical feature of the event= was a duet by Laura Hopper and Louise Couttes The next meeting will be held at the hone of Jas. McGee, Thursday, April 6th. The Belgrave Women's Inetttute met at the home of Mos. J. L. Stewart Wednesday 'afternoon, The president, Mrs. N. Keating, was in charge. It was decided to give don- ations to the cemetery board, the community skating rink club, and to the Belgrave School Sair, Mae Frisby end Anna McDowell, local tended the course i niWinghere and tended the rouse in Winghaan and reported that the course had been comrleted in two days. The prizes for the school fair were decided as follows Girls un- der 10 years, a geranium 'planted Miter April 1; boys under ten, col - leo ton of garden vegetables; girls over 10 years, lunch cloth made from a flour sack; boys over 10 years. a wren house unpainted. The following couveniug commit- tees were also appointed: Commun. I•ty activities and relief, Mrs, H. Wheeler, Edith Procter; education, Mrs. Earle Anderson, Mrs. R. W. Procter; Canadian industries., ilirs. Keating, Mrs, Clayton Logan; legis- lation, Mrs, J, Wheeler, Mrs. J. G. Anderson; peace, Mrs. W, Arm- strong, Mrs. Nell Montgomery; ag- riculture, Mrs. J. M. Caultes, Mrs. Gordon Higgins; Canadianization, Helen Yuill, Laura Hopper; health and child welfare, MIS. S. J. Mac- Kenzie, Mrs. J, B. Townend; home economics. Mrs. J. C. Procter, Mrs. C. W. Scott; historical research, Mrs. H. Procter, Mrs. N. Hgiigns, Readings by Mrs. R, McCrea were enjoyed, Mrs. Clayton Logan gave a paper on Current Events, Miss Mae Frisby and Anna Mc- Dowell spoke on the value of vege- tebles and also gave a salad plate demon:rlration. Lunch was served by the hostess, aesisted by Mrs. B. Yule and Mrs, G. Jordan. ceive any who answered the invita- tion "come," Mrs. Mary Robertson is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Geddes, at Belgrave, IWhy write letters and send money ....orders? Order your Bray. Chicks ;through ole—personal attention, • ,prompt delivery. Gilbert Nethery R. R. 5 Brussels GREY Donald and Mrs. 1'f Taggart, Lloyd and Mrs. Porter, Tuesday of last week attended the funeral of their (runt, Mrs, .Pas, Pol+ter, of Attnvoorl Miss Margaret 'iSmlth, teacher, Mingo two., wee a week -end visitor with her sister Mrs. Herold Cardin, Elmer aril' Mrs. Ellacett who were recently married are getting settled nicely in their home on the 0th con. Merles Deitner is in the Moles- yotrh vicinity busily engaged wir- ing several Palm homes and also the Presbyterian manse in that community. Mrs, Wm. Cardiff and, baby Keith have returned home after spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. IN9e0ailleY, who has been very ill for the past few weeks, Mrs. Allister Bird was taken to Clinton hosibital on. Saturday where she underwent an appendicitis operation. She is recovering favourably. A most enjoyable time was spent at Union United Ohwrch, Monday evening when the ladder served a trot oyster slipper. do spite of the ' bad roads and sickness a splendid crowd gathered to enjoy this treat. following the supper a good pro- gram was presentee by the follow- ing artists, piano solo, Arnold Earle, • Ethel; duet Mrs, Lake and Quest Dobson, Ethel, piano duet, Dorothy an•d Eileen Dilworth; solo, Willis Meehan; reading, Mary Mclntoeh; violin solo, Arnold Earle; reading, ' Mrs. Alex. Mann, Mancrieff; guitar duet, Charlie Baer and Elston Speir- ant; solo, Quest Dobson. • A one -act platy by pupils of Ethel School- Iso- bel Barton. Elsie Franklin, Jean Twrnbull Florence Pearson, ,Doug. Whitfield and Billy Bremner. Mr. Snell acted as chairman in his usual jovial gbyle. Although the even- ing w'ae greatly enjoyed and those absent newel. a real treat: Rose MoTaggaurt, son of Mr. and Maes Donald MdTaggard had the nslafortune to break an arm on Tuesday of this week. Condition Favorable Clifford Logan who was seriously injured during a hockey game in Wingham, is doing es well as can he expected. He is a patient in St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ,Mrs. Bryant, Blyth, writh Mrs. 3, A, Brandon. Sunday School Social A very enjoyable time was spent wilen the Knox United Sunday School held a social in the form of a croeinole party. The winners wire Mts. J, C. Procter, Billie Mc- Cleneghan, Mrs. Norman Keating, Clifford Kelly. Following the games C. R. Coultes, as chairman, intro - (levee the following program. Talk by Rev, ,7, B. Townend; piano solo by Freda Jordan; reading by Edith Procter; a cornet solo. by 'Clifton Walsdt. Mrs. 'Wilfred Reid has rented her farm to Allan Pattison. DON' T GAMBLE WI T 1rr YOUR E YE a ! If you have noticed after reading or close work that your Eyes become tired essiiy er you feel nervous and have a slight headache, you tar be sure your Eyes need attention. Come to Red for s thorough, scientific Eye Examination sad ,proper girc:lsee at moderate prices. You x:ave a modern, complete eyesight service within asy reach. Mr. Reid comes to Brussels every Wednesday (except the odd time when roads are impassible) and maintains an office in Miss Kingston's store. Phone 51 for an appointment NOW. R. A. R, ID AT BRUSSELS OFFICES —MISS KINGSTON'S STORE EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 200 to 5;00 'Phone 51 for Appointment Auld ETHEL On Saturday, March 25 at their farm home near Ethel. There was born to •Mr, and Mrs. Earl Bowes, a son, oongratulstions. Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Ziegler and Billy spent Sunday in Norwich Mrs, Leitch wino was visiting A•Irs. McLaren for the last six weeks, re- turned home with them. Mrs. Mary Gill is again under the Doctor's Dare, Miss Edie Kraut- WE1)'I' BSDAY, AtARCi 2'Jth, 1988 Choose the Car the Public is Buying! Take a Tip from other motorists ... 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Parallel -cylinder typo Double - Acting Shock Absorbers =' ��- (front and rear) ... Ride Stabilizer . , . and improved Shockproof Dual Cross Steering. Drval Vhittied -Eharnd'sGarae 6790 BUY FROM A BUSINESS LEADER ...YOUR CHEVROLET DEALER er is helping to care for hoer. 1 - Grover 'C. Gill of London and son Jared emend the week -end with other members of the 'family, Orma, lits. Fergg, of 'Walton and Mies Doris et (Ethel. We are glad to r^,tire that G. C. is much improved and, the teachers Mr. Stevens and Miss Fear was a decided success reflecting credit on. each 'partici- pant. There was' a large audience •P in health, following aperatons per- formed several months ago. Wan. Hamilton purposes return - Ing to farming again in the spring. C. C. Edkmier will be taking • posession of the Gill ,property . alt Ethel C. N, R. station about April let, As a nuanher of valuable thoro- bred tattle the property .of Kerr Wos., a ehent distance east of Ethel were wabredng at the river which runs across the front of their farm 'property on Con, 8. Grey, the lee gave way plmmging one of the inun;ber into 'the icy swiftly flowing current. A few minutete after the animal was rescued from the chill- ing waters, leach ensued. This >* the eeennd' similar lass they have had this winter, Howard Youngswho has been in th'e employ of C. R. Dunbar farmer and mill owner will move to Hen- flyn next week, where he and Mrs. Your,oe will he as:,erltled with Tilos, and Mrs. D^n ,hsrty In •t•trn1 management, Ada Wavdla•w a rrenhuly em- ployed in Weeder's ,:tura In the hues days of each week. Union rutted i tl :t. c1: -.neer supper held Morid ty, March 27, was an atirareimt ter a mimeo' of Bthelitee it was an ocrclsion of 'Stveral lots er maple trees ib the .ratrroundinry eommundty were tail - ped laet week in readiness for making syrup and sugar, The enreert program, presented Friday, March 24, at Grey Twp, Ieel] by Ethel public lichee/ pupils, enter the draining of bur. Ander. ten Muskat instructor in the school t. 1 Temperance Study Course Of October 1938 In absence of secretary through illness Rev- 3, B. Townend Was made secretary for the day. Com- munications reed end flied or re- ferred to committees for attention. Statistics, .Rev's. A. V. Robb, A. Lane, C. E. Beacom appointed a committee to review and report. Corot ' 11e re section 73 of Manual, Rev. A. V. Robb reported progress. Remit re transfer of students, by a vote of 46 for the motion and 6 against it carried that "The ret:de of Huron Presbytery :be in the negative. Request of Rev, H. Willing for transfer to Conference o fB. C, referred to transfer Com- mittee, Request of Rev, A. V. Robb for change of pastoral rela- tion referred to 'Settlement Com- mittee. Request from St, I3elens Official Boned re pulpit supply re- ferred to a committee of Rev. Wil- kins and Townend for consultation with said Official Board, Pastoral enlarges boundaries com- mittee reported—re the Nilen cher0e, that the Nile charge as such be discontinued at the entl of the present Conference year. That Nile anal Leetbuen: be made part of lE>nmiller Charge and ,that the minister's residence be et Ben. Miller. That Int, Albert be made part of ,the Dungannon Charge. These arrangements to include limes of service anti proportions of eatery agreed upon already. Moved ht emamnimnetut that the above re- port be adopted with one change— namely that the matter of the ministers residence be tel, to a commission of Presbytery. Amend- ment carried and Rev's. Wilson and Menzies were appointed a commission of Pres'by'tery. Re the Elimville Charge, the comanittee recommends that the Elisvitle Charge be discontinued as such at close of present confer- ecne year. That l,limv[lle be evade Part of Thames Road Charge. That Zion be made .part of the Woodhnsn Charge subieot to al. prove' of Perth Presbytery. —+Carried, Secretary was instructed to in- form Colieerenoe of proposed re- arrangements, and ask that settle- ment make suitable ,provision for the settlement of Rev. G. A. Barnard in some other charge, ,Cleurch property report, remise mended that the request of Elim - Ville Clualge to sell the Parsonage arc', Ile contents be left over till next Presbytery for consideration. Moved in, amendment that the request, be granted, —Anlend111e111 Curried. Re request of Loudevboro for permission to sell Manse property, it is rernmulende,l the request be referred• back to the Trustees ear Nether core lderation, cotton lett with the °Oficial Board. . —Curried 11 was further tarried that the chairman of .this Committee be ask- ed to be presetnt at the meeting where this le further considered, Messages of eerePaiby were for- warded to Rev's, A, Lane and I3, N, Wright 1n their Illness. Moon on remit re pat'agrnplt 110 of mantled "P1111. the reply of this Presbytery be in the negative Was carried by vote of 33 for and 110110 ngainsr. Mleaionei•y and ma1111)110nee t'e. port presented 110 priettel form evil (1111,•ad after comment thereon by the -chairman of the committee. Treasurers report adopted and arrangements made for Its printing and distribution, Re reugesit on. transfer of students Rev's, Peters, H. E, Wright and Gardiner were appointed a 00131- mittee to deal with matters brought out in the discussion of this remit today- Sue4entaLlon fund — Communica- tion; left over to attention at next meeting including the proposed meeting for ministers. Gaderlch summer school admin- istration Board reported. its .plans for the summer and naade an appeal for heavy co-operationof mini tern that would help the summer camps and would also assist revenues or both camp and Presbytery, Voles' of appreciation to Minister ,and Officials of Wesley Willis Ch unit. Next meeting of Presbytery to be held In Wingham on April 2711), 1039, II, M. Wright, Sec, Divorces On Increase l)+vorcas inet,:ts (t ellgltily in Canada 1ast year. it was dis.eloses iu a report of the Dominion Bureou of S,,tie,tice, issued on Friday last. Number of decrees granted was 1,e83, on inereoW of 13 or 0,7 per cent, over 1037. Ot this total, 1,708 were granted I by the coulee of ee)etl' provinces while the remaining 31i were grant- ` ed by the Dominion Parlinauettt, 83 to petillonorswith legal d0111°011e in 1 C)ucbee, and two 1n Peinoe Edward feinted. i Divorces. .granted le melt in 1038 tetelled 636, ilneltenged from 1037, while the number granted to women was 1,108 t'ompal'ed welt1.185 the pretvious year.