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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1964-11-19, Page 1i:2.00 A Year in Advance $2.50 To U.S.A. POST PUBLISHING HOUSE THURSDAY, NOV. 19th, 1964 THE BRUSSELS POIT, Horticultural quest Does Flower Arrangments The Novemoer meeting of the Brussels Horticultural Society Was held in the Brussels Public Library on November 16th. Mrs, C. Hemingway, vice - president presided. There were fifty nine in attendance. !Nib meeting Opened with -"o Canada", folloWed by minutes Of 'the September meeting, Thirty 'six 'members answered the roll call with 23 visitors froin Brluil- sels, Moncrieff, Auburn, Walton and Ethel. The nominating committee 'are Mrs. D. A. Rann, Mrs. Gemmel, and Mrs. L. Meehan. The Christmas decorating was discussed and it was moved by Mrs, 1 i. Huihplirey Seconded by Mrs. C. Adams we alit all bus- iness men and home owners to decorate and the society will pick honourable mention. :Mr. A. Knight read the news letter. An auction of Christmas decor- ations followed with $13.80 re- allied: the iffiest ipeaket, Mr. B. .van Geest of Listowel, was In- ,troduced by Mr. D. Dunbar. He made some lively floral arrange- ments and told how these were attained. Mrs. D. A. Rann thanked Mr. van Geest. Mrs, C. Heming- way presented him with a small token of appreciation. He in- AVM the ladiee to open house at his flower shop iii Listowel to he held On December 1.0 -.11 r 12. , * The floral pieces were drawn for the ladies receiving them were Mrs. J. Smith, Mrs. C. Hem- ingway, Mrs. M. Humphriee. Mrs. Jousma and two guests. The door prize Was won by Mrs. Walter Kerr. "The Queen" cloSed the meet- ing and a delicious lunch was served by Mrs. K Smith, Mrs. .T. Smith, Mrs. M. Baillie and'Mrs. H. Adams. Violets Picked In November Mrs. R. B. Cousins enjoyed the beauty and fragrance of a boquet of fresh picked violets at her home last week. The shy violets must have been confused by the continued warm weather We were having. Anyone else been picking spring flowers in. their garden this month? BORN Mr. and Mrs. Klass Berries, (nee Teresa Tenpas), Listowel, are happy to announce the arrival of their chosen son, Jeffery Ber- nard. Born November 8rd, 1964. Read the ads. before you your Christmaa buying. MRS. FRED ENNIS Mrs. Fred Ennis, 80, Walton, died suddenly at her home on Monday. She was the former Ethel Wilson, daughter of the late Mr. and.Mrs. John Wilson, and widow of Fred Ennis. The family were residents of Brussels prior to moving- to Walton. 38 years ago, She is survived by two song, Douglas, of Walton and William O., London; three daughters, Mrs; Mary Dresser, Nobleton; Mrs. Kennel:' (Edith) Ritchie Egmond- vile, and Mrs. Ross (Anna) can- ningbam, of Ethel; three grand- children and one' great grand- child. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday from the D. A. Rann funeral home is Brus- les. Rev. Arthur Higginbotham of Duff's United Church, Walton: officiated. Interment took place in Brus- sel cemetery. Majestic W. Hear Address On Conservation The November meeting of 'the Majestic W. I. was held in the Brussel Public Library on Nov- ember. 12th at 2 p.m. Mr. J. .LORA, wesident, was in the chair. • The Ode followed by the Mary Stewart Collect opened the meet- ing. The ,treasurer's report and the minutes followed. The only -business was planning for malt, ing money. A secret auction was. arranged for the Deceitiber meet- ing. All members to bring an article fOr • In the absence of Mrs. Smith Mrs. 4. Cudmore took the chair, Mrs, E. Wilson. had the motto "He Who tills.• the soil and turns a heavy sod is priViled.ged to. be In partnership with God".. It was a splendid motto, and given in Mrs. Wilson's capable way. The- .'roll Call was answered by 18 members. The guest sneaker was Mr. Robert Wenger, chairman of the. Maitland Conservation Authority. He told of the reasons and needs fOr conser- vation and the progress made since 1960. Conservation entails farm land, trees. water sheds and rivers. It . mean getting informat- ion on the resources at had. He followed his talk with slides and narrated each of theSe. Mrs. A. Engel thanked him and presented a gift. A. Dutch Auction raised T3.40 Happy Birthday. was sung to three members. The December meeting was Its, Cussed and will nieMberS please rerrienilier your gift for the shit- in boxes. The meeting closed, with 'The Bride-Elect Honored By Friends And Neighbours On Thursday evening, Novemb- er twelfth, seventy live neigh- bours and friends gathered in the. Burssels library to honor Miss Alice Devries on her forthcoming marriage. The library was tastefully decorated with bells, streamers, and bronze and yellow mums. A short program took. place with the following taking part;, Laurel Hemingway, a piano solo; duets by Linda Wilson and Julie Valiance; Elsie Miller, a read- ing. Eleanor Hemingway conducted a contest. Following an address by Sylvia, Hoover Alice was presented with many lovely and useful gifts. Alice made a fitting reply and a delicious lunch was served. Co-hostesses for. the shower were Mrs. Nornian Hoover and Mrs. Douglas Hemingway. Officers Elected For Brussels Curling Club A meeting was held on Monday evening at the Brussels Arena to form. the .Brussels Curling Club for Brussels and the surrounding area. The following officers were elected: RannPresident D. A. 1st Vice Presiden Ken Tyerman. 2nd Vice President Stewart Lowe Secretary deorge Mutter Treasurer „........ Cecil Parker Plans were made to have a curl- ing Tuesday and Wednesday or each. week starting in December for instruction for beginners and to arrange a schedule to get in full swing January 1st. The following fees were ap- Droved: Men .- $20 per season Women - $10 per season. A I I parsons interested are asked to please contact any of the following membership committee: Brussels Hugh Pearson jack McDonald, Murray Hueth- er. George Mutter or 13. A. Hann Ethel Bruce Speiran Cranbrook Frank Smith Walton Herb Traviss M orris w p Frank Carter lisp Mair. Bob Wheeler Grey 'Cwt.), Bill Turnbull, Lloyd Wheeler We hope to have an active chip in our own hometown, All persons are welcome Queen" and the Institute Grace. A delicious lunch followed served by Mrs. L. Nichol, Mrs. John Campbell end Mrs. J. JOHN M. PEAFtSON The death occurred in Scott Memorial Hospital Seaforth, on Thursday, November 12th, of John Musgrove Pearson, in his S:ird year, He had fanned all his life on the 4th concession of Grey Town- ship before retiring to Brussels in 1955. He was born on the 22nd of September 1882, the son of the late Robert Pearson and Susan ,Iusgrove Pearson. lie was a nfember of Brussels fruited Church. lie is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Isobel Harkness of Calgary, Alberta and „Mrs. Susan Vipond of Atwood and one brother James Pearson of Owosso, Michi- gan. The funeral service was, held on Saturday at the D. A. Rann Funeral. Home, Brussels. Rev. Allan Johnston of Brussels United Church conducted the service. The pallbearers were nephews, Andrew Bremner of Ethel, Harold and Bert Beacom of Londesboro Jack Viuond of Mitchell, Ed. Pear- son, Owosso, Mich., and Albert Cardiff of Brussels. The flower bearers were John !Tuyine, Atwood; Irvin Hewitt, Listowel; George Pearson, Ethel and. Hugh Pearson of Brussels. intent ent was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel. DOnationi To Brussels Legion Building Fund Forward T2,973.41 Anonymous 1.00 BrusseiS & Moncrieff Ball Game 8.00 Brussels Livestock Sales Yard 250.00 Village of Brussels Hank TenPas Tom Strachan Spence Scott Harry ,Harrison, Mr. & Mrs. Harold Speir Mrs. Geo. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Jack White Gerald Gibson . Ivan Campbell Ed, l3ryans Don Mc.A.rter **Pol. ** 4* Alvie Higgins George Somers John Rowland , • • Jack McWhirter GeOrge Michie Louis irrain Roy Bennett Total Gime your support to the JegiOn Puildipg rand. Section. K Domestic manufacture Mrs. Win. Turnbull Section. M. Homecrafts Bedroom Mrs. C. Davis Section N Homecrafts Mutter Section 0 Miss Beth Hoover Section P Hobby Craft Mrs. .T. Lowe Walton Girl Receives EUrsary Miss Ruth Ritchie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Ritchie, re- ceived a $150 bursary from the' Women's Auxiliary to Scott Mem- orial Hospital, Seaforth. Miss Ritchie, who is a graduate of Seaforth District High School, is a first year student nurse at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. it's great to be great but it's greater to be human. 500.00 5.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.10 2.00 2.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 5.00 5.06 5.00 2.00 A 3,790.71 Lfadies Division Of Fair TO. Increase Classes And Prize Money In 1965 The Ladies Division Of the East Huron Agricultural Society met at the nome or Mrs. Chas. J;avis on Monday, November 9th. A large attendance showed great interest in revising the 1965 prize Money and extra classes were added. This included a Junior section for girls 1248. The election of officers ensued with the following results: Past President Mrs. Win. Turnbull President Mrs. Harvey Craig 1st Vice-Pres. Mrs. Robt. Grasby 2nd Vice-Pres. Mrs. Gee. Mutter Secretary Mrs. Jas. Mair Press Reporter Mrs. E. Cudmore The ladies present all felt our secretary, Mrs. Jas, Mair had given so much time and effort to her job they made a motion the secretary should be paid for her work. It was moved Mrs. Msair receive $25,.00 for her work in 1964. This motion carried 100 per cent. A bakeless sale also/was men- tioned. This was left to a later date. Mrs. H. Craig, Mrs. J. Mair. Mrs. R. Grasby, Mrs. Wm. Turnbull, who were delegates to the Dist- rict Convention at Mitchell, each, reported at this meeting. Mrs. Wm. Turnbull Is to be convenor of the Hydro Cooking School to he held in June. The following ladies are con- venors of their Sections: Section L Baking Mrs. Robt. Grasby