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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1967-01-05, Page 7ONE r RE Choquette. 11 TEE TRUSS LS POST Yet N TO ONTO TILURSDAY, JAN. Dth, 1967 L Ask about convenient departure and return times 0 by JOHN W, FISHER CENTENNIAL- cQmivossioNgs For information, phone the local CN Passenger Sales Office ISERICOMIZEIT:;4' NORMAN S. GRANT 2.iany old irictio and acquaint- ances here will remember Nor- man. S. (.Lrant, who died in Tor- onto Dec. 7th. 1.870. Manitoba admitted into ConfederatiOM Due to shortage of silver coins and because paper money could be printed quickly, government issues 25-cent notes, popularly called ehin-plastere, Junipiag the gun by a few hours the national capital, ap- propriately, usherod in (!ddada's Centennial Year. A televised mes- sage from the Queen, the lighting of the Centennial Plante on, Par- liament Hill and a message to the country from ine prime miai- isler were parr of the Sew Year's Eve program at Ottawa. Startittg at 7 p.m. ceremonies on Parliament IliII to inaugurate Centennial were carried Una liyo telecast for half an. hour. It was Newfoundland, the last province to join the Confeder- ation, which started the Mid- night pealing of Wild Bells and herald the 12 months of cele- brations marking the hundredth anniversary of Canada's 00a. federation. Because Newfoundland clocks are set on the firSt of seven time zones across the country, tower bells on churches and town halls in the communities of the great Atlantic island were the first to ring. Wild Bells rang at inter- vals in the other time zones across the land. The last were those in the far north and west, at mid, night Yukon Standard Time. It is a small community in. Alberta which best symbolizes the enthusiasm of Canadians for Try the new, fast, more powerful or great Centennial, The 'town of t, Paul, now well known for ini- tiating- the greatest number of °eat Centennial projects of any Canadian. community, provided great sapport to the Cen t enu iu.I Commission's Wild Bells progralll wilt the result that Canadian Cell- bells rang all over the world. The St, Paul Chamber of Coin- 1101 ,e, earlier in 1990 mailed in, vitations to ring Wild Belle to countries throughout (ho world and received almost 190 pledges from the 'United Kingdom, South America, japan, India, Hong Kong, .Australia and New 'ealand, i Eldon e s ht. and Lit United States. The bells an Parliament U. played a significant part in, the early evening ceremonies on Sat- urday. Dominion Uarilloneur Robert Donnell accompanied the Centennial Choir of more than. .100 voices, under the direetioi a Nicholas Goldschmidt, head of the Centennial Commission's per- forming arts division, The choir sang in English and Wrench, the Centennial Anthem written by Dr, Healey Wiliam and Robert With the lighting of the Cen- tennial rla,me by the prime Min, ister torch bearers ran to light fires of friendship m tile civic centres of Ottawa's neighboring cOmmanities. Similiar fire light- ing ceremonies took place in the other parts of the country to sig- nal the start of community tole. bratiOns. The next day, January a.„ the Confederation Train was dedicated at Ottawa before its trip to Victor is where it will start its 1907 tour on January 9. BRONCHIAL ASTHMA Health Tips from the Canadian Medical Association there is only one Most imp or twit causitive 'Meters is an allergy to sonic! proteins, often found in grasses, moulds, feathers, an- imals, tobacco, fish. eggs, milk, face powder, soaps and many other every-day materials,. When the offending allergen has been identified the asthma can be pre- vented by avoiding contact with, it, or by injection. to create im- munity. A second important factor caus- ing asthma is repeated respir- atory tract infections, especial- ly sinusitis. When asthma, is caused by Such infeCtions, it usually can be, controlled effect- ively by treating the infection with appropriate antibiotics. Asthmatics suffering chronic irritation of the bronchi by the inhalation of irritants such as smoke — an important factor in many cases -7— should avoid smoking. as Mitch as possible. Even when all such factors I are controlled, there still re• loins a large m11111)01' Of cases of bronchial asthma for ,N1lieh no simple cause can be found. These often can be controlled by tLe use of a number of drugs asthmatic attacks, The says that because bronchial asthma is a leading cawec. chronic'. bronchial bron- chitis and emphysema, one of the most, disabling and unpleasant afflictions knoWn, it is iinport- ant that the disease be prevent, ed and controlled, DEAD STOCK ATWOOD PET SUPPLIES under new management GARNET SMITH servrce and better prices. Paid on the spot for dead or disabled cows. We are here to give you faster and horses. $5.00 and up for any animal weighing over 700 lbs. according to size and condition. Smaller animals picked up free. Also free veterinary InspectIone. Call collect ATWOOD 356-2622 24 hours a day — 7 days a week Lie. No. 401-C-65 CANADIAN NATIONAL 40-65 31111111ESSMIIIIIIMINIIIIIIMMII111111111111111 condition known, as bronchial M r. Grant_hich are safe and effective. Sherri,sPe.'" 1,) Ye"rs asthma, there are many causes hero a , kl (11.1 e n i6 (, with to 1.4:motiona I factors are also Clcl suni ,,tunes Several. tu'titti' found frequently to be a cause cat C real Luke:; Paper Company lUsing •• — which must be zind periods. .4tt, Fort Francis and.' ftcognized tor preVention and Konora before moving to Kapus- tontrol of the disease, the tau- kasing in 1049. ' a dian Medical Association re - Mr, crant served six terms as : ports. tyor of Kap. until resigning August 1905, because of fail- One of the ing health. his wife Margaret was a for in cr concert pianist, graduate of Toronto Conserva- tory of Music and widely known as a music adjudiater. Their two sons, Peter aim John are oat, standing' students. A tirele.se community leader, Mr, Grant told a reporter shortly before moving to Toronto ho first became interested in inuni7 cipal afairs when. elected to Port William school board in 1943. 414stagi — Port WilliaM Times-Journal The above refers to a former resident of this community Who Will be remembered by many here. , HOMEL1TE XL-7001 Sow you can Cid 15' hardwood In 12 Ns ends — 16" Softwood In 11 scandal • Double filet and oil Capacity • Weight only 141/2 lit lett bat lei chain • All famous ltoniellte nrefestionalria, Hal* straight bars up to 36", OOP. Ng be* clearing and Utility bars: COMO in 'today fK FREE deinbriattatiork GEO S BRUSSELS, ONTARIO Tel: ON406 1967 is a great occasion for Canada., From Ottawa I extend wishes on behalf of the Centen- nial Commission to all Canadians for a happy, enjoyable Centennial year and a future as bright as the inguest hopes we have for Canada r . in the corning years. PRENATAL GLASSES A: series of prenatal classes will begin Wednesday, January 11th, 19137, at 2:00 p.M. at the ilealth Unit Office, Seafortli Community Hospital, Seaforth.. These will be held at Weekly intervals for nine weeks. Those interested are in- vited to attend on the above dote. or 'alone the Public Health Nurse - Seafortb 527-1243. between 9 - 9:30 a.in. or 4:30 -5!00 61111g b I ma POne one Lind. ill GET EXTRA CASH FAST WITH CLASSIFIED ADS. IN THE BRUSSELS POST