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The Brussels Post, 1939-10-4, Page 1lirttootto 0$t POST PUBLISHING HOUSE Wednesday, Oetobes 4th, 1939 2,500 Attend East Huron: Fall fair Large Entries of Horses and Cattle Despite The Cold Weather Large Crowd Witness The Splendid Ex- hibits On Display; Strathroy Girls And Boys Band Proyes Popular, Despite the cold day a good crowd Paid adhitesion to the 'hast Huron Fall Fair held at Brussels on Friday and S'aturd'ay, September 20th and 30th. The efforts' of the committee in eharge to have a better fair were rewarded for 'comments were heard from all quarters of a decided improvement over the last felw years. The parade of school children from 'Victoria Park to the Bair grounds, headed by the Brussels Band took place at about 1.15 and was .quite large. The music and drills of the Strathroy Boys, and, Girls, Trumpet Band were a source of keen attrac- ton and drew flattering comments from the crowd. The exhibits in Horses and other live stock were the largest for some years and a number of other classes also showed increased entries. The horse races' drew a crowd of interestedspectators and were keenly contested. Friday evening a concert,' featur- ing Willie Bell of London, "Canada's Ece Scottish Comedin," was pre- sented in the Town Hall. The Scotch songs, dances musical num- bers etc„ delighted the large audi- ence. Following the concert a dance was held, CHILDREN'S 'COMPETITION Dressed Doll—.Marion Scott, Dor- othy Lemmex, Dish Cloth, hand' knit — E. Mpin- tyre, Joyce Jardine. Child's Apron, hand finished—June Work, Doreen Pride. Covered Dress, Hanger—Carrie Oak- ley. Clothes Pin Bag—D; McIntyre, Ruth Pride. Cross Stitch on homed Tea Towel Laundry Lemmex, Laundry Bag :Dorothy Jardine, Joyce Jardine. Patching on torn .garment—Joyce Jardine, Fudge Cake, iced -Margaret . Bell, D, Jardine. Filled Oatmeal Cookies—Margaret Bell, 'L. Lowrie, Apple Pie -D. Jardine, Jellied Vegetable Salad --'M, Scott, M. Bell. Gest Desert Dish other, than .pas'tr'y M. Scott. Salad Dressing -D. Jardine, J. Work. Sandlwiches, 6 varieties—J. Work, Map of 'Huron County in Flour and Salt—G. Stephenson, J. Alien. Posters, illustrating safety in sport travel and fire—N. Lowrie, D. Jardine, Non Flying Aeroplane—G. Scott, Miniature model Yarm gate -.F. Burchell, W. Turvey. Boat Model, sail boat—‘B. Rano, Soap Carving—W. Turney, Y. Hen- dry. HORSES , Dale, P. Watson, H. Bowler. Heavy Draft Team—IN. Shantz, G. Fraser, Roy Toll. Mare or Gelding—N. Shantz, Roadsters Directors in anarge—su. Warwick, J. Armstrong, Brood Mare with foal at side --Rae IH'ouston. Spring Foal—Rae Houston. One -year-old Filly or Gelding—Rae Houston. Two-year-old Filly or Gelding—R. Johnston, D. Warwick, • Three-year-old Filly or Gelding—D. Warwicic, D. Warwick, - Team in Harnes's-Currie & Tervitt, 0, Fry, Single Driver in Harness—C. Fry, Curr e & Turvett, Currie & Tur- vett. Carriage Brood Mare with foal--l'IcCormick let, and & 3rd. Foal—D. Warwidk, McCormick. One -year-old Filly or Gelding -•P. E, Deering, P. 17, Deering. Two-year-old Filly or Gelding—J. Kriess, Three-year-old Filly or Gelding—J. Kreiss, D. Warwick, L, Chambers. Single Driver in Harness --N. Mc- Cormiok, 3, Kreiss, M. McCor- mick, Tandem Hitch -+M. McCormick, Directors in charge—C, Anderson, Jno. Yuill• Agrlcuttural (Canadian Bred. under 1600 lbs.) Brood Mare --1W. !Sholdice, R. John- ston, Rae Holston. Horse or Mare Colt --Glen liiektnier, L. Whitfield, Geo, Francis. Two-year-old F1113' or Gelding—d5, Johnston, W. J. Dale, W. Sholdice. One -year -Old F111y or Gelding—Deo, 'Doyne, R. Johnstone, 15 M. Smith. Span of Agricultural Hooses—N 0. !Shantz, P. Watson, S. G, Smith Mare or Gelding, any age—N. E, Shantz, Heavy Draught (1500 lbs. or over - Brood Mare—O, Francis, .Ii, B. Smith, J. .M. Knight, Horse Colt or Mare 'Colt—,W J. Dale, J. M. Knight,' H. 13 Suitt'', 'Tiwo-year-oldl Filly or 'Gelding -.W, J, Date, R, Toll, L. Chambers, Yearling Filly or r Gelding -W. J, I. BRUSSELS, ONTR Q LOCAL NEWS ITEMS Improvement to Bridge` Safer for Pedestrians New planks have been laid on the walk over the bridge which is ' a decided improvement over the old one 00 which one bad to be careful in order not to lose the heel of a shoe, . The work was .done by R. 1. Bowman, Roadsters Gentlemen's Road Race—Fry, Cur- rie, D. Warwick, Geo. Galbraith. Best Gentleman's Outfit—Currie & Turvett, 0, Fry, M. McCormick. Special Prizes— B:est three- year•old Carriage—Jno. Khiess', Gentleman's Road' Race—,McCor- mick, Best Genleman's Outfit—Currie & Turvett. Best 3=tear-old Roadster—D. C. Warwick. Best ,Single Carriage—CM.Me'Cor- miek„ Best yearling onSucking •OoLt—Irwin Trewartha, A. Dennis, H. Bolger. Beat Draft or Agricultural Foal Glen Eclemier, Best Draft or Agricultural Brood Mare and bwo of her prodgeny- 1st, Geo. Francis, 2nd Russell Johnston; Jrd W. R. Sholdice. Best Lady Driver—Sirs M, Mc- Cormick. Best Gentleman's Ontflt-.Ourrie & Turvett. DAIRY PRODUCTS Crook Butter—uMrs, F. Storey, Mrs, W. Freebourne, Miss S. McCal- lum. Table Butter Prints—'Mrs, F. , Stor- ey, Mrs, 'S. MoCallum, Mrs. W. Jeffries. Butter in Rolls-iMr.s, F. Storey, Mrs. S. McCallum, Mrs Geo, Dale. BAKING Committee in charge—Mrs. 0. Hem- ingway, Mrs. A. Baeker, Loaf Bread, home-made white Mrs, F. Storey, Mrs. H. 0. Walker Loaf Bread, home-made, brown W. E. Freebourne, Mrs. F. 'Storey, Loaf Bread, home-made, currant •Mrs. H, C. Walker, M. Henry. .Buns,—W, E. Freebourne, Mrs B. Johnstone, Buns, pancy--'W. D. • Freebourne, Mrs. F. 'Storey. Tea Bitimlihst-+W. B. •Freebourne, Mrs, F. Storey. Jelly. Roll, Mrs. B. Johnston, Mrs, Brlmblecombe, Layer Cake, dark, without fruit Mrs; F. Storey, E, McIntyre. Layer Cake; light --'5l. McIntyre, Mrs, B. Johnstone, Sponge Cake—E. McIntyre, Mrs. G. Dale. Angel Cake -Mrs. 'H. 0, Walker, Mrs, G. Dale, Oatmeal Cookies, plain—W. JeR- ries, Mrs. B. JolinetOne, Ginger Cookies, rolledL-'ora, Geo. Dale, A ,Turnbull. Cookies, three varieties—Mr0 Geo. Dale, .Mrs. Britablecontbe. Doughnuts. --R, & R. Prdcter, Mrs, Who Saw It? Did you see the magnificent die ,play of Northern Lights oa TL,,., Bowling Party at the -Central Bowl- and ten o'clock? The shifting lights which spread across time gky were backed by a deep purple glow which turned to a tial' orange -red which grew quite bright directly overhead and spread toward the east gradually fading awap. It was, beautiful and not 'a little awe. inspiring. It was something one might never view twice in a life- time. Special Fair Day Prizes Winner of the A. D. McDonald lucky guessing contest on Fair. Day was Mn Jno, Rutledge of Brussels, who won the smoked cottage roll far the nearest guess on the quorter of beef which was in the window, Mr. Rutledge's guess was 123% lbs. while the actual weight was 1231,4 lbs• Mir, Robt, Ritchie won the tnvoyear subscription for the "Brut: sell Post" for the nearest correct guess of the attendance at the Fair. Reduction Cif $3.50. Per Horse Power. Advice has been received from the Ontario Power . Commssion of a reduction of 33.50 in the wholesale price of power to Brussels. 'This makes the price $44.00 per H. P. No reduction to consummens is recom- mended by the Ontario Power Com- mission . although ;Brusselshave over 21100.00 in Bonds and Cash in the bank. The new federal tax law of eight percent to be added to all accounts used for domestic purposes will be effective from midnight Sept, llth and will be collected from amount paid, for the period :Sept, llth to 30th, tax will be 5 per cent. W. Jeffries. Griddle Scones—Mrs, G, Dale, Mrs. Ed. Bryan&, Nut Lode—Mrs, G. Dale, Mrs 13. Johnstone. Drop Cokes—Mrs, G, Dale, Mrs. B. Johnstone, Muffins or Gems—R, & R. Procter, Mrs. B Johnstone, ""11 Cocoanut Macaroons—E, McIntire, R. & R. Procter. Apple Pie—Mrs.. G. Dale, Mrs, F. Storey, Pumpkin Pie --Mrs, 13, Johnstone, D. Bone. Lemon :Pie—R. &, R. Procter, Mrs• G. Dale. Raisin Pie—Mrs. G, Dale, Mrs. H. O. Walker. Collection of Tarts—W. E. Free - bourne, M. Henry, ,Collection of Candy—S. McCollum, Mrs, Brim'blecombe, Candy Maple Cream --M. Scott, Mrs. B, Johnstone. Variety of 'Baking from Cake Bat- ter—Mrs, at- ter Mrs, G, Dale, ons. H. • 0. Walker. Assorted Sendlwiohes—Mrs, 'Erin- blecombe, D. Bone. Specials By Robin Hood Mills - 1 loaf White Bread -Mrs, F, Storey W. E. Freebourne. Six Currant ;Buns—W. E. Free - bourne, Mrs, B. Johnstone, 'Six Tea Biscuits, plain—W. E. Free- 'bolrne, Mrs: F: Storey. Layer Cake,—Mrs,, F. Storey, M Henry, Layer ,Cake, -M. Henry, Mrs, Geo. Dale. Apple Pie—Mrs, F. Storey, Stirs. Geo, Dale. Raisin Pie—M, Henry, Mrs. Geo. 'Dale. Buutlpkln Pte—M. Henry, R. & 13. Procter, HORSE RACES 2,22 Trot 1st Dr, Bonze — Mit'Chell and G. Me2,lal1 — Blyth 314 Fritz — Hanover CARD OF THANYKS I wish to express any sincere thanks to the many friends and neighbors for their acts of kindness and expressions•' of sy'm'pathy during the illness and passing of my dear husband, ' Mrs, Robt, Nicholson, Huron County Junior Association , The Huron County Junior Assoc- iation of Toronto. are holding 'e near future. Brussels being part ing Academy, 52 Shepherd St„ Sat- urday, October 14th at 3.15 pann, For further particulars, please get in touch with the secretary Miss Grace Sterling Llcydbrook 2739, CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Chas. Meadows wish to thank their neigh- bours and friendsfor their • kind deeds anti floral tributes, during their recent bereavement. They also wish to express their thanks to Mr, L. W. Eic1unier for his beautiful solo and. to .those who • so kindly loaned their cans, Mrs A. J, Hennessy, Mrs, Gustave Kohls, John Meadows. Notice Permission has been given the Miiddleeex-Huron Regiment to re - emit up to full peace -time establish- ments, and to carry on home train- ing, which will .commence in the day, evening between nine -thirty of the territory covered by this regiment bas been asked' to supply some recruits For particulars apply to the local representative of this regiment, George R. Campbell, Captain. 2,28 lst Fritz — Hanover 2nd and 3rd Bannerman--JStratford (Continued, on Inside Page) Child Hurt Kinlougb Grewar, elder son of Mr. and line. Archer Grewar had a narrow es'calpe from possible fatal injuries, When he was trying to get out of the way of a truck which was pack- ing acking up. The child was im- medately rushed to the Listowel hospital where ex -ray showed no broken bones. He was badly bruised and it was feared internal injuries might develop and be was kept in the hose tel for observa- tion, However the was resting easily and it was believed there would not be serious injuries. At the Churches Rally Day services were observed in Mela'ille Church on Sunday with the Sunday school scholars occupy- ing the centre seats,. The Rally IYay Programs were followed closely in the service, the theme being "The World For Christ" Two in- fants were Baptized at this service, Helen Sylvia, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Wilson, and James Blake, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Mandy Edgar, A solo was given by Marion S'co't, also an anthem by the choir. The evening sermon topic was "The Monster and the Child." Miss Marie King contri- buted a solo, Rev, R, Shaw, B.A., of Win- throp), preached morning and eve- ning service in the United Church on Sunday. On Oct, 15 anniversary services will be held with the Rey. C. Lewis as the special 'preacher. On Tuesday, Oct 171.11, anniversary supper 'will be held, Morning service in et. John's Anglican Church was conducted by the rector, Rev. W. 3. HendW. PERMANENT WAVES Miss. Clara Elliott of Guelph ` will give Permanent Waves Please Make Appointments with Mrs. H. B. Allen For Oct. 10th and 11th * s ..e * Qbruary >* * * CHARLES HENRY MEADOWS • The iittueral of the late Chas. Henry Meadows was held from the D. A Rann Funeral Home, Friday, Sept. ' 29th, The . service being conducted by Rev, Samuel Kerr minister of Melville Presbyterian Church, Mr. L. W. Ecichnier sang a sola "Face to Face." The late Mr. Meadows was born in Brussels 64 year sago and has re- sided here since that time, He was the youngest son of the Tate John and Mrs. Meadows. He leaves to -mourn his loss two .sisters Mrs. A. J. Hennessy of Lan- don and Mrs, .Gustave Kohls of Chicago and one brother John Meadows of Brussels, Pallbearers were Walter A, Wil- liamson, R. 3. McLauchlin, J. C. Baeker, Joe Kelly, W. H. Bell, and Wm, Somers. Interment was, made in Brussels Cemetery, MR. CHARLES WILLIAM .SEEL A highly respected resident of the community, in the person •of Charles William Seel, passed away at his home in Cranbrook on Thursday, Sept. 23tii. He bad been ill for six weeks'. Born in Rochester, Nen; York, in 1851 he had lived in Cranbrook for fiifty-eight years where he had a Iarge number of friends and ac• quaintances who mourn his, pass'• ing. He was a carpenter by trade and was a member of Knox Presby- terian church, Cranbrook, Surviving is his wide, the former, Mateida Ring of Exeter also two daughters, Mrs. Stanley 'Winner (Flossie) o3 Dearborn, Mich„ and Mrs, A, A. Naylor (-Sylvia) of Chat- ham. and a brother Chris. 'Seal of Ethel. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, September nth at 1 o'clock at his late residence by Rev. Snell of Ethel United church, interment took place in Exeter cern- etery, FOUND— Truck !License Plate, 4.4960. 'Owner da nhave same by calling. at brussels Post and paying for ad. Monday next, Thanksgiving Day, is a holiday and the stores ,will be closed. Your neighbor may have just what 7031 neat advertise for it in the Classified Column., Brussels C. S. Holds Annual Track Meet MRS. ANDREW CURRIE Mrs. Andrew Currie, far the past fifty-two years a resident of this village, passed away at her home on John street on Wednesday, Sept - 27th, after being seriously ill for two weeks•. The late Mrs, Currie, who was formerly Fannie Friendship, daugh- ter of Mary and Thomas Friendship, was born eighty pears ago in Lon- don township, Fifty-two years• ago next January she was united in marriage to Andrew Currie and re- sided in Brussels since that time where she was widely and favourab- ly known by many friends by whom she will be missed. she was a great gardener and for many years her garden was one of the finest in the village. She leaves to mourn her death, a daughter, Mrs, Werner of Detroit, one brother, John Friendship of New Baltimore, Mich., and a sister, Mrs. San T. Ross, of Brussels. The funeral took place from per late home on Saturday, Sept. 30th, at 1 p.m. with Rev. S. Kerr of Mel- ville Presbyterian churcpt conduct- ing the services. Interment took place in St. John's' cemetery, Arva. Pallbearers. were N. F. Gerry, R. Gemmell, It. J. MULauchlin, W, Lowry, R, Warwick, and J. Friend- ship. The floral tributes were beautiful and included. sprays, neighbours, Mr. Werner; Baskets, Bell Tele- phone Girls, Detroit, W. A, Lowry, Donna and Jeamette Gemmel. Mrs, T, Miner; Pillow, Mrs. Weser . ANNIVERSARY .SERVICES will be held in Ethel 'United Church SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8th Services at 11 a.m. & 7.30 p.m. the guest speaker will be Rev. F. A.Gilbert, of Walton Special music by . the choir Thanksgiving FOWL SUPPER MONDAY, OCTOBER 9th in the basement of the church Supper served from 6 to 8 Excellent Variety Program Admission—Adults 50c Children 25c 'Don't put off what you Oen do then there will be or a higher tax 'bu Ideal weather and keen comlpet' tion featured the annual B.O.S. Track and Field Meet, 'Winners are competing in an Interscholastic Meet at Elmira on Wed„ Oct. 45.15. JuniorGirls- 75 yd. dash ---Clara Russell, DorotltS Turnbull, Edith Jewell. 100 yd, dash --Clara RutsSell, Der othy Turnbull, Edith Jewell. 220 yd, dash—Clara Russell, Ei Jewell, Jean 'Speiran, • 440 yd, dash Edith Jewell, 01 Russell, Margaret Gibson. tending broad—Clara Russell, 5 gene. Sanderson, Jean S3reiran, Standing broad—Jean Sperian,Ctari Russell, Edith Jewell. Running high jump—Jean Speiran. Clara Russell, Margaret Gibson. Hop, step, jhmyp—Jean Speiran, Jim-" sephiue VanNornnnn, Clara Roar sell. Shot Put -Clara Russell, Nell$ Bhyans•, Elizabeth Brewer. Soft ,Ball !Throw—Clara, Russell. Edith Jewell. Jean Sperian, , Intermediate 1Giris- 75 yd. dash—Elizabeth Baeker. Mona Miller, Mary H. Bckmier. 100 yd. dash—Mona Stiller, Eliza- beth Baeker, Mary H. Eckmder. 110 yd. dash -Mona Miller, 1:r'e Baekor.Mac'y Fox, 220 yd. dash—Mona Miller, Ellzar beth Baeker, 440 yd, dash -Elizabeth Baeker, Mona Stiller, Janet King, 'Standing Brood—M. Miller, E. Bea- ker, M. H. Eckmier, Running broad Elizabeth Baekez, Mona Miller, Mary Fox, Hop, step, jump -Mona Miller, FL Baeker, M. H,' Eckmier, Shot put—Elizabeth Baeker, 55. 13 Ecierhier Mona Miller, Soft Ball Throtw—M, H Eckmfier, Bona Miller, EL Baeker. Senior Girls - 100 yd. dash --.Mary Seeker, am bara Michie, Isabel Turnlball• 150 yd dash—Mary Baeker, Iia., bare Michie. (Continued on Back page) The United Church REV. H. J. MAH?NEY, B.A., B.6 PREACHER a.m.—Morning Worship 3 p.m.—Sunday School 7 p.m.—Evening Worship Monday, 8 p.m.-Y.P.U. Sunday, Oct. 15th—Anniversary Rev. C. Lewis Tuesday, Oct. 77th— Anniversary Supper CHOIR CONCERT —BY— BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH CHOI R FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6th at 8.15 p.m, IN THE TOWN HALL The program will consist of:— Reading, Instrumental and Voca8 Selections and Choral Anthems Admission -25c. Children 10c COME WRrH YOUR FRIENDS AND ENJOY AN EVENING'S HIGH GLASS ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORED SY THIS ° WORTHY ORGANIZATION REGENT THEATRE SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING Lawrence Oliver Ralph Rideal 1 Couds 'Over Europe i Thrill to the War on Spies is a smashing drama of Spies in Britain • MAO tomorrow COMING �.. tods.y"---dor by a law against it The Man In it, The Iron 'Malik _; ?" .• tea. ,. sui,ze