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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1966-03-24, Page 1111.0fit 112.00 A Year Iu Advance — $2.50 To U.S.A. TIlE BRUSSELS POST, THURSDAY, MARCH 24th 1960 POST PUBLISHING HUUNIM Morning Star Euchre Party An enjoyable euchre, party was held in the Lodge room last Wed- nesday afternoon with 13 tables in play. High winners were Mrs. Barb ,MicCutcheon and Mrs. Elsie Evans, Low. winners: Mrs. Edna, Caldwell and. Mrs. Donna Vander. woude. Luck Chair, Mrs. Roy Cousins. Thanks again for com- ing. Rebekah Lodge. Hurry Or You 'Will Be Too Late . The committee in charge re- port that entries, from outside this community, are pouring in for the Lions Amaleur and Variety Night. Any local talesit from this area eesiring to enter should do so at once before the classes are filled. Phone Brussels 841V or 68 immediately so you will not be disappointed, CRANBROOK The Women's Institute sponsor- ed a St. Patrick's euchre party on Thursday evening, Mach 17th. Ten tables were in play and high score for ladies went to Mrs. Clem Steiner, genus Clem Stet- fler, low, Mrs. See Smith of lforicrieff, and Bruce McIntosh. Miss Beverley Evans spent the weekend at her home. Mrs. Gordon Knight, Listowei, was a weekend visitor with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Wes McEachern spent a few days in Galt where they attended a funeral, WMS Evening Group Meet The Evening Group of the WMS met at the home of Mrs. Doug Evans. Mrs. Gordon Engel and Mrs. Deng Evans were in charge of the meeting. Mrs. 'TIMIS sub- stituting for Mrs. Alex Cameron who was unable to attend.. A. St. Patrick's reading was given by Mrs. Jack Knight. Scripture read- ings from Exodus 19 and Isaiah 43 were used along with meditations and a discussion 'period. It was decided to purchase the study book and help with COC study ma, terlal. An article for the bale was Oven for roll call. In April roll call will be answered by a hazaar srticle, tench was served by Mrs. NOM ark Pfelfer and the hostess. Mrs. Donald Cotton is home from. T .istrnwl Hospital where she mulerwent surgery. Mr. Allan Smith is home from Victoria, Hospitel, London where he spent several weeirs mime 'ming tenter Celebrates St. Patrick's With Daisies Instead of celebrating St. Patrick's Day with Shamrocks Mrs, Jack Lowe enjoyed her boquet of daisies she picked on March 12th, Spring must be here. Last week it was a peculiar egg, this week daisies in early Mareh. If you have anything unusual let The Post know about it. Last Call Subscribers who are still in arrears are urged to make immediate arrangments for payment. Time has run out. The postoffice department now half; our revised mailing lists, Sub- scriptions still in arrears must be paid by April 2nd in order to avoid additional cost of collection. 'Melville Guild St. Patrick's decorations struck a, light note for the Presbyterian Women's Guild meeting held on March llith in the church parlour. Jessie Little read an opening thought entitled "Be True To Each Other". Fight the Good Fight" was sung and Leke 1,1. 1-13 read in unison, This is the portion of scripture which teaches, "if ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children; how much more shall your hea.venly Father give to them that ask Him". After leading in prayer, Jessie introduced the guest speaker for the evening, in the person of Linda Wilson, a grade VII student of Brussels Public School who splendidly presented her topic which won first prize in the Can- adian Legion contest need in Wing- ham. it was entitled, "What i can Do For My Conimunity" and has since won second prize in a wider district extending from Kincarine to Exeter. Elizabeth :Klliett then gave the theme for the evening called, "Having a Sense of Direction" In which it was stated that in order to be happy our lives must have aim and purpose. Elliott, took charge of the busin- e,ss. Secretary's and treasurer's reports were given and the roll call answered by 20 members and 2 visitors. A Secret auction was conduct- ed by Esther. Smith, Leona ArmStrong and Helen. Elliott and refreshments were served by the committee in charge, Jessie. 1;,,) Ng be tb t and Mildred Perrie at which a delicious note of spring was supplied by a; sampling of maple syrup from a local sugar bush acrampanled by homemade muffins. Thanks is extended to all who helped the Guild With their' MilTh MRS. LYNN EVANS Mrs, Lynn !]vans, 75, conces- sion 12, Grey Towship, died suddenly at her home on Tuesday. The former Amelia McInnes, daughter of the late Mr. and. Mrs. Duncan, McInnes, she had heed all her life in Grey Town- ship. She was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Oranbreolt. She is survived by her 'hgebartd, a sister, Mrs. Ethel ..Gorelite,eof Ethel; six. grandchildren and three great • grandchildren. The funeral service will be held from the D. A. Ram funeral home in Brussels at 2:00 p.m. on Friday conducted by the Rev, Charles Winn. of IVIonkton, )3urial. will be in Brussels cemetery. ••. No iebbours Pay Svrprise VIA Mrs. Winnlfred Edgar was happily surprised Monday night when a group of her intimate neighhours called at her home to spend a pleasant social even- ing. During the course of the even- ing MT. a Parker delighted the the group -with pictures of a trip to Hawaii. Before leaving her neighbours presented Mrs. Eder with a clock for her newly reno- vated kitchen. ,'?r1 Guide Notes On March 1st, The uirl Guides held their meeting in the library with 19 Guides present, The. Guides enjoyed a game of wink. Patrol leaders were called and patrols formed. The Guide Prayer and the Guide Promise were repeated followed by the Queen. Lt. Sholdice taught Fire Pre- vention to the itrul class and Cpt. Kelliegton taught First Aid to the 1st class Guides. 'Campfire was held followed by Guide Tap,. On 'March Sth, Guides held their meeting in the library with 2l Guides and two new members. The Guides °netted their meet- ing with the came, Upset the Fruit Basket. Petrol leaders were called and patents formed. Guide Fraser and The -else were follow- ed by the Queen. Company lender Anne teneht Canadian flag. Cam- -nem, leader Dianne Inneht Watcr Precautions. Captain Kellington held a test en Fire Prevention, The Guides had general Inspect ion. 'Karen Mutter's -Patrol hod the skit "Tine, n Boy Scant drinks Wattle'. The rneetiee closed with Stores To Remain Open Friday Nights Commencing April 1st The Business Men's Assoc- iation held a well attended meet- ing on Tuesday night, in the Brussels Library. The chief discussion being whether the stores would he Open on Friday or Saturday night. A vote was taken and by a good majority Friday night is to be the opening night coMmencing Apirl 1st. Stores to remain open until 10 o'clock. It was decided that we should have a project for the coming centennial and a committee be formed in the near future for that purpose. ETH'E L UCW Plan Rummage Sale The March meeting of the Ethel ITCW was held in the church Sunday School rooms. The meeting presented a St. Patrick's Day flavour. The meeting ViPAS opened by MTS. Earl Mills with Mrs. James Cardiff at the piano. A St. Pat- rick's Day reading was con- tributed by Mrs. Carl McDonald. Mrs. Bert Godden dealt with the topic "The roll of the missionary in Canada". Mrs, Chester 'Earl, president, conducted the business. A collecton of $17.70 was received. Mrs. Russell Wilbee gave a reading. Mrs. Dorothy Brown read the minutes. The treasurer, Mrs. Alex Bearson gave her re- port and a• report on the sick fund and boxes was given by Mrs. Wm. Dobson, A rummage sale is being held, in April. Tea table committees are to be arranged for by the activity committee. Thank-you cards from Mrs. Wilbee, Garry Crozier, Mrs. ,Toe Jacklin and Mrs. Sam T-Tiemstra were read, 'Mrs. Alex Pearson, and Mrs. Jim Struthers served lunch. “1-T NEWS On Saturday, March 19th, the Brussels held their St. ,Patrick's Dance at the Brussels Legion Hall. The music was supplied by- the New Sets from ;London, whose music wan en- joyed by everyone. The spot dances were won by Barb Bray and Wayne Gruby; Marlene Smith and Mtn Vuill. The door prize was given to Bonnie Work- man. The dancers cypress their thank to Mt. and Mrs, Rae Crew , ford, Mr, and Mrs. Ross Nichol and Me. and Mile Ted Elliott. The next dance will he April "ml. which e a sociehme with the 331.101 hit Jerry CI.TO tile .1.144t0fil fi‘bffi TARteMil, The 'Rev. H. L. Jennings St. John's Anglican Rector To Leave Brussels In April The Rev. Henry Leonora Jennings, B.A.. L.Th. Incumbent of St, John's Anglican Church, Brussels, and St. Alban's and St, 'David's, Atwood, has been appointed to the Parish of Christ. Church, Huntingford, Trinitn Beachville,and Trinity Zorra, The 'appointment, effective April 1966, was announced by the Rt. Rev. G. N. Luxton, Bishop of Huron. Mr, Tennings was born in Toronto, but later moved to Ex- eter where he received 'his early education. He is a graduate of Huron College and, the University of Western Ontario. Mr, ,Tennings 'was ordained, Deacon in l95 and Priest in. 1936 by the late Archbishop C. A. Seeger, After ordination he served in the Diocese of Atha- basca. He returned to the Diocese of *Huron in 1941 and served In the following parishes: St. Paul's Thedford, St. Stephen's, Arkona, and St. 3ohn's. Fettle Point; St, John's Morpetle Trinity, Howard. ane St. David's, Clearville; St. Paul's, Brantford: and St. Peter's, Lucknow, St. 'Paul's, Dungannon, St. 'Paul's, Ripley, and Christ Church, Port Albert. Mr. Teenings came to Brussels from the. Lucknow Parish in. Sept- ember of 1960. in his years here, he has been interested and active in com- munity, as well as church affairs. Iris leaving is regretted by many ethers beside those of his congre- gations. He has served on the 'Library Board as the represent- ative of the. Board of Education and is the Padre of the Brussels Legion, Branch of the Royal Canadian He has ministered here to the congregatiOns of St. John's, Brussels; St. David's, Henfryn and St. Alban's, Atwood, and during this ministry accomplish'e'd the amalgamation of St, David's and St. Albans. His last service in this parish will be a 'Confirmation. at St. Alban's and St. David's, Atwood, attended ey Bisnen Appieyard of Georgian Bay. at 7.30 p,m. April 10th. 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