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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1972-06-28, Page 36CONGRATULATIONS tQ the Village of IBRUS$ELS. on their • 100th. BIRTHDAY CRANBROOK GENERAL STORE ea•e•eai••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Vanstone's new mill, wher e the banquet was to be held. The accommodation here provided Was ample, and the building ad- mirably adapted for the occasion. The tables were spread in, the second story of the building. The room was neatly decorated with evergreens was large, airy and commodious. There were four tables extending along.the entire length of the building, with one across at the head of the room for guests. When all had taken., , their seats, all the tables were well filled. There was one fea- ture of this entertainment,' worthy of special notice and imi- tation. A large number of ladies graced the occasion with, their presence, After all' had done ample justice , to the bounteous feast provided, Mr. Leckie, Reeve of Brusels, took the cha,tr and M. N. M. LiYingstone, the vice-chair. After the usualloyal and patriotic toasts were given and duly honored, the Chairman. proposed " the health of the President of the United States." Mr. Biake, American Consul at Hamilton, responded to this toast in a neat and eloquent speech. BRUSSELS,'‘IYESTOCK sALES YARDS to the VILLAGE of BRUSSELS on their 100th BIRTHDAY We are proud to have played a part in making Brussels a pleasant and prosperous place to do' business. BRUSSELS STOCK YARDS LIMITED BRUCE McCALL, MGR. PHONE 887-6461 — !BRUSSELS A Sale in Progress Part of Our Friendly Sales Staff 0 (From the Huron Expositor, Seaforth, July 4, 187a.) The Southern Extension of the Wellington, Grey and Bruce Railway was formally opened to Brussels on. Tuesday last, Dom- . inlon Day. The occasion was one which will long be remem- bered, not by the people of Brussels alone, but by those of the whole northern country. The opening of this railway will sig- nalize the commencement of a new era of prosperity in .this section of country, and will open up new sources of trade and com- merce which cannot fail to add to the wealth and prosperity of the entire people. .-•-• The village was handsomely decorated with flags, banners, arches and evergreens: The main arch extended across Main street from Mr. Leckie's store, to Hall's Hotel. On the top of the arch, in handsome letters, was the word “Progress." Suspended from the centre, and surrounded , by a wreath of evergreens, were the letters, "W. G. & B. R.," and on one side ,,Stephenson" and "James Watt". Opposite the name of Stephenson was "Adam Brown," and opposite James Watt, “McGiverin."Over the bridge, crossing the river, between the business portion of the village and the station, was another arch of evergreens, on which was a large banner, bearing the word "Welcome." Thus handsomely decorated, the thriving village presented an im- posing and attractive appearance, well calculated to inspire the admiration of visitors. At an early hour in the fore- noon the stream of pleasure seek- ers came flowing in, until about 11 o'clock, when the streets were lined with a living mass, all im- patiently waiting to gain a sight of the iron horse, many of the juvenile portion, probably for the first time. They were not long kept in suspense, for about 12 o'clock the shrill whistle of the engine was heard, and a general stampede was made for the station. The pioneer train, containing the President and Directors of the road, accompanied by many friends from Hamilton and inter- mediate stations halted for a short time at the station. After a few cordial congratulations were exchanged between the passengers and some of the lead- ing citizens, the train again started westward for Bluevale. Arriving at Bluevale, the residents of that flourishing vil- lage turned out en masse to wel- come their honored visitors. After partaking of refreshments, and the delivery of addresses, start for Brussels was again made. The train arrived at Brussels about 2 P.M. This time a large number of the people of Bluevale and surrounding country, who had availed them- selves of the opportunity of having a first ride on the Southern Extension, accompanied the Dir- ectors and their party. As soon as all had alighted from the cars, an address of welcome was read by Mr. John Leckie, Reeve, on behalf of the residents of Brussels. Mr . McGiverin, President, on behalf of the Vice- President and Directors of the, Company read a reply. At the conclusion of the ad- dresses, and a few remarks from the President, Mr. McGiverin, the procession was formed. The procession was headed by the Wellington Battalion Band. Following the band was the Brus- sels • Volunteer Company, under command of Lieut7nant English and Ensign Hamilton. After the volunteers, was a carriage drawn " by four horses, containing the q officers and Directors of the Wellington, Grey and Bruce Railway. Next came a number of carriages, followed by the entire concourse of people on foot. The procession, which was well ar- ranged and presented an imposing appearance, proceeded to Mr. 12a—THE BRUSSELS POST, JUNE Whey the railway came to Brussels 28, 1972 ' • 1. ••••••,,••:".",