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The Brussels Post, 1939-9-13, Page 1the Prusolo Vogt POST PURL•,ISHING HOUSE Wednesday, September 13th 1939 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO Highly Esteemed Couple Married Fifty Years Well gnown residents or Morris, the greater part of their lives, Mr. and Mre, William Wilkinson of the tomtit concession celebrated with itheir family and friends, t'bedr gel- dev wedding anniversary on Mon- day of this week, The officiating elearg,eman at wedding was the late Rev. Bowes, The happy couple received very beaky congratulations from many friends, vette all the family being present at a dinner served in their honor. Mr, and Mme. Wilkinson ,were marnied Sept. 11, 1889, at the home of the bride's tether, the late Mr. Geoge Brewer an the same line on w'hlch [Mrs. Wilkinson, is still a resident, Now in his 87th year Mr. Wilkin- son is in remarkably good health for a man of lea years and still manages ,to do a good share, : of work on his farm. 1gir) Mrs. Robert MdOrae of Be0grave, sister of Mr. Wilkinson,wild attend- ed the wedding 50 years ago, was present at the Samiiy gathering, sego Mrs, M. A. Wheeler, Mrs, Ellen Proctor, Mrs, E. Anderson, sister of Mr. Wilkinson and other near relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Wi1.- kinson have four daughtens. Mrs. Alec Dare, Wdngham; Mrs'. Alec Woodlydw, . Morrie;. hire. Mervyn Blanch, Palmerston and Mies Mae at home, also five grandchildren Mary beaabifu'1 bouquets of flow- ers lowere cud lovely gifts with. Best Wish- es' are their's dor many more years od theapy married+ life. The Post takes, this oppor'tuar t'y of wishnig them the same, along with, their numerous• friends and neighbors. BLYTH Bert Fear, Morrie, bad his arm badly torn when, attacked by a hog in his barn. Ile wa$ removed to Clinton hospital where he was+ at- tendde by Dr, Vokes. The wound necessitated several s!titohes. Graduates of continuation sphooi here who are taking advanced study are: to Colinton collegiate, Anne tPhilips; Irene McCallum, Wil- ma Watson, Jean Fairservtce, Mar- garet. Heirron, Layton Bray, Roy Beatly; to Goderich, Amey Toll; to Wdn+gham, Kathleen McGill. Bert Elliott is in London; Muth Hilborn entered Victoria hospital, London, as a nurse -in -training; Mrs, W. R; Carr,Los Angeles, Mrs, Arthro La Favus, Cleveland, with Mr. -and' Mrs. Robert Wightman, Notice to Parents A DANCE In the Township Hall ETHEL Monday, Sept. 18th Dancing from 9 to 1.30 No Lunch Admission 15c Under auspices of the Ethel Women's Institute The United Church REV. H. J. MAHOMEY, B.A„ B,D, PREACHER 11 a.m.--•Morning Worship 3 p.m. -Rally ;Day at Sunday School ,Speolal program Mr. Joshua Bateman of Toronto will speak 7.p,m.—'A 'Challenge, to the Church' 5:11, a REGENT THEA TRE SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING Gene Autry Smiley' Burnette Mountain Rhythm MON. TUES. WED. Charles ,Boyer SIgri'b Gurie Agiers Hedy Leman Joseph Galilee Look out for;pepe Le Moko—Who steals hearts and Jewels meth equal ease' NEXT THUR. FRI SAT. James ,Cagney Rosemary Lane The Oklahoma Kid Humphrey Bogart Donald Crisp The ,West's bad man A new role for ,Cagney COMING.. Angels with Brussels Council September Meeting Brussels; Sept, 8th, 1939 The regular meeting of the Muni- cipal Council of the Village of Brus- es% was held in the Public Library on the above date, 2i18 members being present. The minutes of the previous meet- ing being reed it was moved by H, Bawler; seconded by W Cameron that the minutes, be adopted, —.Carried The following bilis were pre'sen'ted:— G, McDowell, August salary 60.00 R. S, Warhvdak, Aug. .Salary 25.00 Geo, ,Chmpbeil, Aug. Salary 43.76 Wilton & Gillespie, coal far fire Delpt, 4.20. Wm. Wright, misc. labor 3,00 C. N. R. train fare .,,,24.35 Huron ,County, hospital- ization 9.60 Registrar Harron County, land, deed 1.60 R. W. Kennedy, Voter's List 56.00 Brussels hydro Com, street light 108.00 Hall 1,72 Wm. Palmer, fire drill 1.00 W!m. Bell, fire drill • 2.00 Chas. Davdddoa, fire thrill 1.00 D. C. Warwick, fire drill .. , 2.00 G, •Sanderson, fire drill ,.. 1.00 O. Gillis, fire drill ......... 1.00, Jae, Kennagh'an, street labor 11.76 N. 'Shields, ditching 3.50 Geo. Campbell, ditching 5,25 Municipal World, legal advice .60 Ed, Hendenvson, hauliers gravel 8.60 R, Farrow, ditching 1.75 F. R. Pearson, mowing park 16.00 Dr, Jamieson, medical fees 67.50 Relief for the month 14.07 It was moved by H. +Channpion, seconded by F. Semis that the act' counts be paid. —Carried. There being no further business the council'addourned, * * * * * * * * *. * PEOPLE WE .KNOW * *.* * * * * * * * Miss E. Downing has been! vielt- ing in Toronto. , * * * IR, C. Warwick is, in Toronto on' business •this', week. • Mrs J. H, elalbnaith was a recent Toronto visitor' with ..her daughter, Mrs. E. Bredln. • * • Wesley McNeil of the Bank of Commerce +Staff, Port Stanley, is visiting friends+ in town. Mrs. Geor* ge *Jewitt of Peter- borough is visiting her slater, Mrs. Sam Walker and other .friends. Mee, • Mary Davison is now quali- fied to teach piano. Anpone in- terested in baking lessons, tele. phone 141E-2. • • • Mr. and Mrs. D. A, Rana, Mr. and Mts. A. Wilson, Miss Helen Backer and D. 0. Warwick attended the re• cent bawling tournament at Walker- ton, George Northwood hes attained a position with the Canadian Bank or Com mteroe. He joined the staff of the Brussels branch the beginning of this' week, Mrs. Jno. Brawn, Mrs. P. A. Mc- Arthur, Ml's, Alfred Backer and i daughters Mary and Helen an son George we're week -end ' visitors in ; Toronto and Brampton; hire. Mc- Amthua' has extended her visit for a feat/ days. t * e Meanhes's, of Zone 10 elf the Can- adian legion held a Drumhead Ser. vice in Exeter on Sunday. Thole attending from the Brussels branch of the legion, were, Messrs, Joe, Kelly, Frank Shaw ,Russel Knight, Joe ,TLiuell, Roy Meld, W, H, Bell andi Edl Garton. j • ••• The many friends here of Mrs. I Bartley, Listowel, were grieved to Ieiien of her death following a lengthy Mesa. Mrs. A. L Me" Donald of Brueseie is a daughter of the Iate- Mrs, Bartley and the e!yni. Path/ ,of the community is extended to her In the loss of her nmother. II Be a Booster—Not a kuooker, get ' behind and boost the East Huron Dirty Faces Fail Fair on Seat, 29th and 30th, � LOCAL NEWS ITEIVIS Brussels Boys Enlist Two volunteers+ ir'orn Brussels+ left here for medical exaxnini.tion on Monday, Mr. Orval, 4111is reported in Mitchell but was honourably diechiarged. Mr. Da id Hastings, who lues been emlployea at tae Queen's Hotel for the hast two years, left dor IAMoseel. He has Joined up for settee service with the Royal Canadian Artillery, CARD OF THANKS BARTLEY— The family olf the late- Mrs. William, -Bartley, Listowel, Ont., wish to express their sincere thanks and a+ppreoia+tion 'for the acts of kindness, messages of empathy and inmate]. floral tributes re- ceived drum the many kind friends and neighbors of Brussels during the illness and passing of our/ loving mother. ^•_a_ St. John's Ladies' Guild The September meeting. of St. John's Ladies' Guild was held at the home of Mrs. George Davis on Tuesday afternoon - of chis week with a splendid attendance. The meeting was opened with the Lord's prayer repeated in ,unison The business period - was devoted' to making arrangement. foe the annual Fowl Supper whi^_k a., to' es held on the 24th of Ote'er, At the close of the naeileg a' delleions tea was served uy .tae htiatess. United Church W. M. S. The W. M. S. of the United Churelt met with Mrs. Wm. Proctor in the chair. Prayer was given by Mrs. J. E, Strath. The members de- cided to undertake a speeiwl object in giving $25 to educate a Chinese girl in West China. Me+iv, Bates read the Sbripture lesson and Mrs. Sc Davison and Mrs. Praetor led in prayer. The study period took the form of questions and answers on the missionary report. The ques- tions, were answered by Mrs. Stair -- an, rMe. Smith, Mre, Jackson, Miss F. McNaughton. Fall Fair -Prize Lists Now Availalale A bigger, better fair, ds the ambi- tion of the 1939 board of directors of bhe East Huron Fall Fair which will be held in Brussels Friday and Sat- urday, Sept, 29th and 30th. Thee new prize list is now avail- ab0,e, Get your copy from the sec- retary. D. M. McTavish Make your contribution to the suc'eess of the 193+9 exhibition by entering exhibits in as many classes as peesdbie,, by -boloeting strenuously your home town fair and by your co- operation. and your attendance, The Brumells! Band will be on the grounds. Plenty of anmsemlemt will be provided for all including the :horse rages with attractive priz- es offered. A concert and, dance will l be held in the evening. Plan to attend. . Tea For Bride-to-be The home of the hostess, • 53 Ring George's Rd„ Toronto, was tte'scene of a delightful function Saturday afternoon, S+ev+tenuber 9th - when Mrs. R, le, Work and daughter Jean entertained! at a tea in honour of Miss Eleanor Crerar, bride-to-be of September 30, During the afternoon about forty- five guests including many Bins- selites now resident in Toronto called' to extend congratulations and best wishes to the guest of honour. The tea .table wag attnactIve with a lace cloth, tall pink and white candges+ in silver candlesticks and centred with a bowl of white ehrys- enthenturns and pink roses. Mrs. Alfred Baster and' Mrs. Jim. Groton, aunts of the bride poured tea; other tea-rooms assistants be- ing 'Mise! Jean Cramer, sister of the bride and Misses+ Jean Work and Helen Beaker, cousins. Cnesds. from oust-of,town included Mets, +Milton McAleer and Miss Betty, Mre, ,Dr, Hetherington and Mre. Keith Dobson, all of Brow ton.; Mrs, Ino, Brown, Mts. P. ,a. McArthur, Mrs. Alfred Baekar sae Misses Mary and Helen Skier: o[ Brueiiela. • 'Letter From Missionary • 'The W, M, S. of Melville Presby- terian ehureir met With Me. Her- old Parkes' presiding, 'Scripture was read by Grace Stewart and prayer by Mrd, Strachan, The topic "Indian Village Life" was given - by •Mrs•. Thos. Walker. Mre, A. H. Medonald read a letter from a Baptist mis• sionary in India, AUCTION SALE-- Lambent ALE .Lambert SaIeyard .atrathroy, Satrua clay, Sept, 16th. 200 Head of -Mixed Cattle. Uaral run of Mixed ings and Calves. Those wishing to buy cattle privately can do so ' by see - leg the undersigned auctioneer any- time during the week. Truelds to' deliver. Teams cash. A. C. McAlpine, Auetioneer. -'—. Monster Street Dance A monsiter street deuce will be held in Brussels on the evening of Friday, Seep. 15th, under the auspices of the Brussels band. You will be able to dance to the latest hits played by Roy Robinson's Or- ehesttra. Help support the bane by attending and treating yourself to a delightful evendngg enjoyment. In case ofrain you wont be dieser,- pointed for the dance will ve held in the town hall. Come and enjoy yourself.. NOTICE On ,the advice and at the request of the Inslpector the School Board ;passed a resolution to limit admin- istration to the primary grade to those five years old March 1st, feel- ing that this was the best age for the best efficiency for both children and school. However as this was not the limit of accommodation more had to be admitted, unless the parents had cooperated, .Accordingly - ,the In- spector has ruled that the limit will be reached by the adariesion of those five years old on or before Time 1st and admlission. will be gov- erned accordingly. Women's {Institute The September Meeting of the Women's Institute will be held+ in the BuibIic .Library on Friday after- noon, Sept. 15 at 3 o'clock. The meeting .is in °barge of Mrs. Stan. Wheeler, The Roll 'Call will be ',My Pet Economy' or "My one Ex- travaganee," Mrs. Jas. S. Arm- strong will give a report- of the Distniet +Convention at Guelph. Demonstrations and talks on vele Deets relative to Home Econemic5 wild be a feature of the afternoon. Baca lady of the community . is given a hearty invitation to attend this meeting. C. G. 1. T. Meeting Held at Seaforth A. splendid representation of the Evening Auxiliaries 141lesion Circles, C,G.I•T. Groupe. et Huron Presby- tardal met in Northside United Church, +Seafortli for their Annual Supper Rally on Friday evening, Sept. 8th, Miss Clare McGowan Mission Circle secretary, presided over, the gathering. A singsong with Mev, R. E. MaoKenziee at the piano was enjoyed. A review of the names Of the mislsionaries in India was a novel feature. Fallowing this Mrs. A. W. Gardin- er, president of the Presbyterial, in trodueed the .special Speaker, Miss Guice Patterson, of Central India, Mich Patterson told of her very in- teresting work in a Girls' .School there, Lantern slides were shown and were described by Miss Patter- son. As missionary work in India is the windy to be begun in all our organizations this proved specially interesting. Mrs. 11. E. MacKenzie called the roll ,of the Evening Auxiliaries and Mtsn McGowan introduced, Miss Caroline WeNNwoed, the peas C.G,LT, secretary, who spoke a few words. Mtw, J. D. Colgubotin called at- tention to some literature, Hearty voters of thanks Were ex- tended to Miss Patterson by Mrs, Ii. V. Workman and to the ladies of the .Evening Auxiliary of Sea. forth, by Miss Mary) Milne, A short worship service contlhtet- el by Mise McGowan .brought to very happy evou0ng to a ales*, T H EThe King Gives T 4 R His Approval a 0 .! War Declaration Two ordinary sheets of fool'seap paper, one of them bearing - the WAR HYSTERIA woe& "approved 'George R. I,;, Brussels; Ont, Sept, 12, 1939 To. The Editor Dear Sir:— A very serioue matter has been brought to - my attention which Should be !placed before the public. In abnormal times errata as conrront us these gravely critical days it is easyto accept as true the most in- creelible stories no matter halw fantastic or grotesque. Often these rumors are absolutely groundless and frequently verge on libellous scandal which In -Canada is a crim- inal offense and punishable by ex- ceedingly heavy fines+, - l 'Certain current rumors have been broadcast about Mr. Payne the Rawfeigh agent stationed ,here in Brussels, He has been accused of being a Nazi agent ami a carrier of Hitler propaganda.. I have Investi- gated these fantastic talesconcoct- ed by by irresponsible people and there is not a particle of truth in these widely circulated rumors which naturally have 'had a very detrd- i mental effect upon Mr. Payne s bubiness, Mr, Payne has made for himself and his. eomvpany - a very substantial business in the Town shivs of Hawick, Gorey and Morris. It seems almost incredible that the 1ii51ia allerzed he so gullible in. ac- - - ,piing gam,h stories, "tr. Payne comae from an honor- able family in Stratford whose in- tegrity is. unquestionable, He el a lbyal member of Centennial Evangelical Church and for many years' has superintended their Sun- day usday School. His brother saw three year's active service in: France and Russia fighting for the allied arm- ies. I happen to know Mr .Payee's uncle 'quite intimately in Guelph and he is a staunch Canadian. Here is a quotation from the Globe and Mail, of July 23rd, 1929, "Mr, Payne (that is Mr. Clemens Payee's uncle) wag Private +Secretary to three Prime Ministers of Canada and a number of Cabinet Ministers. Mr, Payne wast also a noted newspapsh-- man and ani outstanding authority on Casmdian railways, He also was on .the editorial staff of the London Free Press," T sem writing all flea Mr, Editor, in the hope that the people of Brns- scle and surrounding community will be fair and manifest reasonable judgmrent in such matters, It they do not I can orally .suggest that. more steingemt measures will be taken to sift this whole untfortunnte affair. Thanking you for your valuable apace, I am, Yours 'sincerely, Harry J. Mahoney, Minister Bruzsels United! Church GREY The cold meat supper and play in connection with the annivel'sery sepvioes of Roeas Church was held on Tuesday evening and drew a large crowd. The supper served by the ladies of the church was bounteoiiss and delic,ous, A delight- ful. 'play "The Red Headed Step Child" was presented in a splendid, manner by a group of younv people Prof Newbridge, 'Getween acts musical selections, wore contributed by the orohestm and the obairanan, net H. J, Snell, pastor et the church called upon, Rev, T. Tay- en•er, of Bluevele and' also on - Rev Johnston of For'dsiiioh 'who was a former pastor of the church tsome twenty years ago, The suece>seful evening was brought to a close with th•e singing of God Save The King. In spite odd rather unpleasant weather; large congregations both morning and evening attended Roe's Anniversary service's on Sunday last, Poweu+ful messages; particle larlb' fitting in these dlstressin,g times were given by Rev. 0, Taven- er of Bluevele Well rendered selections by the local choir in the Morning ' andl by the Ethel Male Quartette in the evemdng, added to the eflecttdvenees, Of the e+arvdces. There woe a large display be boreal- 1u1 flowers ,its lteling two Mayotte Cent bopggotg of gladioli, the gift et ate, rigall Wright et Breezela. form the legal background for Oen aches+ dee+lartlon that: .a • state of war exists with Germany, The King signet, this doeunneet yesterday and it iv extremely un- likely that any mon rub, ever seni part of his domain ind,o war in quite the same way. Ohar1y 'Sundae- Morning a cable- gram wee received at Canada House 1r0m1, the Deprtmeint of External Affairs at Ottawa asking Hon. Vin-' cent Massey, Canadian High 'Comr- mte*ioner, to approach' +the' King, This wag done, the High Commis- sioner being driven to the interview by his. son, Hart Massey, who was cox of Oxford University crew la the last boat Mee. Mr. Massey tool[ with him two sheets of foolscap, paper on whish he had copied in longhand the cablegram front Ottawa which in ef- fect recommended to the King that he declare a state of war between Canada and Germany, The Ring wrote his approval on one oif them. Mr, Massey, cabled, Ottawa that the King's approval had been re- ceived and this formed the basis for the proclamation which Was .lee- aned• at Ottawa an hour or two later, Extreme speed was ne!cee'sary e• - cause the Government wanted IN publish the ,proclamation in mar as aeon as possible It was believed this was the firs; time any Dominion -Government de- eland war through a direct ap- Proach to the King. All arrange- ments were made by Canada. House direst with the King without con- sultatdon with ,the Dominions office or the British Government - At War And At Peace There seemed; to be no doubt held here that Canada's melon had successfully disproved the theory of the indivisibility of the Crown. Many constitutional expesits have argued in the past that the King cannet be at peace and, war at the same time, But avpare,ntly he was for a Whole week, .As Krieg of Britain, George VI was at war. A,s King of Canada he VMS neutral for a whole week (hie - proelametion at Ottawa declared that a state of war existed between Canada and Germlany frpm Septal 10. Britain declared a stateof war Sept. S.) On the face of it this seemed, to disprove the theory that the crown could not be divided. But future historians will argue that out. There was one other interesting censddtutional point. During the week which elapsed +between ,Bri- tain's and Canada's declarations of war, a Canadian could have gone into Germra,ny es a neutral, But if he returned he could have been ire- Dris+oned by Britain for trading with the enemy because Britain's emergency euacihmen,t on this point took in all "British subjects.e, Cranbrcok On Tuesday etveuing, Sept. 5th, Mr, and Mrs, E. Ellaoobt were guests+ of honor at a social evening held in the Cranbrook community hall. 'Dancing was enjoyed by the .large crowd! present Doming the eouns'e of the everting Mr. and Mrs. Enticed were made the reeinletes of three lovely gift% an. end :- table - a cedar •dhest and :a. mrirror, The address exvressing the good wisbe,5 of the ate nunitIy was read by G. Weisenhurg and the preset - Melon wee made by Mrs. A, . Bled -and Mrs, W, Perrie, Mr. Ellaeott made a fitting reply on behalf of himself and hie wife, Lunch was served and+ dancing continued until bhe wee small boors of the morning, Mr. and Mre', S. Mimes at Dear- born, Miele, are visiting Mrs, +Magner'% parents, :Mr, and Mrs; Chard esd, of !ranbroak. Be a Booster—Nat a knacker, get behind and boost the East Huron, Fall Fair on Sept, 29th. and ,S0tb, Be a Booster.—Net a later:W r> flet behind and bop4 jLL11t Fall Fair on Selpt, 2i11,pyd Nli