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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1979-09-19, Page 20;mbell's Vegetable Soup .29 Heinz 20 oz. Catsup .89 Green Giant 12 Oz. Niblet Corn .49 Chapman's Ice Cream 2 litres 1.10 Bakery Grocery STEPHENSON Open Friday Nights until 9 887-9226 • free Delivery Brussels 3.29 Mac & Cheese .29 Sunspun 7 1/4 oz. Fabric Softener Downey 3 Litres exhibiting grandeur and opulence and to dinner in some of the finest rest- aurants in Belgium. Six course meals are some of the luxuries we experienced. Caviar, anchovies, gooseliver pate and avocado and shrimp were some of the foods we had never tasted before. Gerard Valet and his lovely wife Tania took us to dinner at a restaurant dating back to 1625 when it was a farm and then to their home where we saw his workshop for his broadcasting with the French radio. Pierre de Vos entertained us at his home and in restaurants where we again suffused our appetities with excellent cuisine. Such hospitality as this we have never enjoyed before. VIVID HISTORY History became so much more vivid when we visited Waterloo and saw the battle- field and museum of Napoleon and Weill' .4t-in. We were r cc u the Southern part w ,glum to Namur where the mayor and councillors entertained us and presented books and candy, then on to the Anne- voll Gardens where fountains flow forever, having been contrived by natural pres- sure. In Moredsous we watched the monks make beer and cheese. our hotel to attend the pre- miere of the play Le Mistere by Jean Mogin in St. Michel's Cathedral. The churches are so different from Canada because they do not have pews as we know but chairs that are used for praying and sitting. Religion, consists largely of Roman Catholics, agnostics and atheists. The architecture in the churches is ornate and .R2d with carvings both in stone and wood. When you think of the antiquity of the civilization, Canada seems so young and undeveloped. We were invited to the office of the Mayor of Water- meel - Boitsford where this Mayor Madame Payfa enter- tained with dinner and tours of L'Ecole International, an Africian museum, pottery and painting by Roger Somville, who was commis- sioned by this city to paint wall murals. Mr. Poupko, President of the French Commission for culture, and the mayor of Woluwe Saint - Lambert, another borough showed us their sculpture exposition and entertained with drinks and dinner. The Mayor of Brussels, Van Halleren and his wife took us on a tour thibugh their city hall where the furnishings and decor were lavishly ornate. Tapestry was Later that day the Press and employees of the Ministry met at the Canadian Embassy where we were entertained by Mr. Lamoureaux the former speaker in the House of Commons. Shopping is expensive in Belgium but Canada's prices are rising also. The night before we left we stood at our hotel window and watched "Ommergane This is an exhibition of pageantry and tradition that is performed annually by descendants of counts, barons and princes. The hospitality and gen- erosity of the Belgian people is something we will never forget and we hope if any of these people come to Canada we can treat them in such a courteous and generous manner. Pierre De Vos, Gerard Valet and Sabena Airlines instigated this wonderful ex- change of cultures and we have only touched on some of the highlights of this en- riching experience. Most women dream "if only we could be Queen for a Day". Marguerite Krauter and I feel we have ex- perienced this supreme honour for 10 days. A Post Classified will pay you dividends. Have you tried one? Dial Brussels 887-6641. PRICED RIGHT 1.09 .73 SAUERKRAUT pkg 500 gram' .49 Schneider in pouch Weston Cinnamon BUTTERHORNS 6's .69 .29m. .89 McCUTCHEON GROCERY We Deliver BRUSSELS Phone 887-9445 OPEN UNTIL 9 FRI. NIGHTS Quality is a fashion plus. It makes sense for the contemporary woman who takes time to sew, knit and crochet. You can rely on us for a complete line of fall fabrics, cotton prints, challis-wool blends, & garbardine, an exclusive collection. Blend these with our new yarns from Spindle. We put fashion where it counts. Arriving each day also is a complete line of boys' and girls' wear -- ages infants to 14. Shop Larone's for , good value -- and while you're there check our stationery and gifts for all your needs. LARONE'S BelTans. give .rQyal treatment Tickets were delivered to one of the first professions of the Belgians and there were many displays of this talent. Dinner and gifts were again presented and deeply appreciated, In Bruges, Venice of the North, we rode the canals with Jean Francis and among many buildings preserving ancient traditions we visited a hospital dating back to the 12th century, now a museum, displaying the artistic work of Hans Memling. NORTH SEA. Our restaurant this day was situated on the canal. Later in the day we visited the North Sea and watched one of our drivers eat raw mussels. One very outstanding highlight of the trip was the dinner held at La Maison du Cygne for 49 dignitaries in- cluding the French and Canadian ambassadors and the ministry. Pierre de Vos and Gerard Valet were pre- sented with pictures to honour their contribution to French radio and T.V. Our village was presented with the replica of the Mannekin Pis and each of us received a painting by Roger Somville. Reeve Krauter replied to the Minister's speech with this comparison. "Our Brussels is 10 times younger and 1000 times smaller but our hearts are the same size." OPEN WEDNESDAYS' TILL 5!30 FRIDAY NIGHTS TILL 9 P.M.' SEAPORT.11. 5274960 Schneider HEAD CHEESE 1111,1s. Schneider Frozen Good'n MEATY PIES Chicken, Turkey or Beefsteak 250 gram. CORRECTION Due to an error on the part of the Brussels Post the price of the following item in last week's paper was incorrect: Carnation Coffeemate 1.19 should have read Carnation Coffeemate 1.49. The Brussels Post sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused to Stephenson Grocery or its customers. Short Shots by Evelyn Kennedy (Continued from Page 1) ruptions from their pre schoolers will have the opportunity to find some freedom from this. They can avail themselves of the services of a Play School here. There will be three teachers in charge, Colleen Rice, Lynn Rowe and Jane McDonald. Registration for enrollment is on Friday, September 28th. Look elsewhere in this paper for further particulars in both story and ad. * * * * * * Chiquitta BANANAS SUNSHINE ORANGE JUICE Unsweetened 48 oz. THE BRUSSELS POST FARM EQUIPMENT LIMITED "You'll find lots of Get big sled features int°economy trail Mirage*". on the new the Mike Brennan Economy trail rider thing• Make friends your iito. See us at the Fair with • Sid the 1980 oil injected Man. 1980 Mirage! .00•407- MIRAGE* moto•ski 1.10.11DIER .11,,gfor, 14.....441. in. et• ”011.1 ,1,11,1i lo",e1,t1 May l',VK 521-0120 20 — THE BRUSSELS POST, SEPTEMBER 19,. 1979