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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1972-12-20, Page 18%terry Christmas to each and every one of you. May the season's glad tidings brighten your days. iliPhiPp Fp ... HI! MERRY CHRISTMAS Warmest Wishes for a Merry Christmias and a Happy New Year to all our custmers. WALLACE BELL TRANSPORT News'. of BeIgrove Morris Reeve entertains council, officals Correspondent Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse Reeve and Mrs. William Els- ton entertained members of Mar- is Township Council, officials and employees and their wives to a turkey dinner on Saturday, Dec. 9. After a pleasatnt social evening, Ross Smith thanked Mr. and Mrs. Elston for their hos- pitality and presented them with a gift. Win at. Euchre Nine tables of euchre were played in the. Community rooms last Wednesday evening. Prizes were won by; High Lady, Mrs. Hugh Rinn; Novelty Lady, Mrs. Earl Noble; Low Lady, Mrs. Abner Nethery; High Man, C.R. Coultes; Low Man, Harold Procter. Mark Departure Friends and neighbours gathered at Belgrave Community Centre on Dec. 9 to honour Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rath, Mrs. Jean Taylor, Mrs. Myrtle Stone- house, and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Youngblut on their departure from the sixth line of East W awanash. The evening was spent in playing progressive euchre. Prizes were won by; High Lady, Mrs. Ivan Wightman; Low Lady, Bill Taylor (playing as a lady); High Man, Victor Youngblut; Low Man , Clifford Coultes; Novelty Prize, Leroy Rintoul of Kettle by, Ont. Clifford Coultes gave one of his humorous recitations and then asked the honoured guests to come forward and in a short address, extended good wishes to all in their new homes. We are happy to know that you deci- ded to move no further than Belgrave and Brussels. As a small token of esteem, each was presented with a pot of yellow mums. Stanley Black made the pre- sentation to Mr. and Mrs. Rath, Walter Scott to Mrs. Taylor, John R. Taylor to Mr. and Mrs. Youngblut, and Ivan wightrnan to Mrs. Stonehouse. WMS elects officers The Christmas meeting of the W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. J.C. McBurney with 11 pre- sent. The meeting opened with Mrs. Joseph Dunbar reading the scrip- ture. Mrs. Stuart Cloakey led in prayer. The secretary's re- port was given by Mrs. J.C. M c Burney, followed by the trea- surer's report by Mrs. Dunbar. The roll call was answered by a Christmas verse. Offering was received and dedicated by Mrs. Ronald Oke. Twenty-nine sick and shut-in calls were recorded. A letter was read from the Leper Colony in India, thanking the group for the used stamps. A motion was made to send $10 to the Armagh Home in Toronto. A program committee of Mrs. Joseph Dunbar and Mrs. Ronald Oke were nominated to prepare the program for next year. The new list of officers for next year are; President, Mrs. Joseph Dunbar; Vece-President, Mrs. Ronald Oke; Secretary, Mrs. J.C. McBurney; Treasurer, Mrs. Victor Youngblut; kssis- tant Treasurer, Mrs. Mac Scott; Literature and Supply, Mrs. Ken- neth Scott; Glad. Tidings, Mrs. Walter Shortreed; Organist, Mrs. Ronald Oke; Home Helper Secre- tary, Mrs. Garner Nicholson; Sick and Shut-in, Mrs. Mac Scott Press Reporter, Mrs. Stuart Cloakey. Everyone present read either a poem or a Christmas story. Attend Achievement Day All the girls of Belgrave III "Delightful Dishes" attended Achievement Day. It was the completion of the club which was the "Third Meal". All parti- cipated in the Quiz and Questionaires that were held in the morning and watched a film about a "Fashion Show". After The exhibit which was salads for cold meats, was commentated by Louise Procter. Mrs. Marie Hunt, Home Economist of Shakespeare, gave a comment on the Skit and Mrs. Jean Lawless, Home Ec onomist of Harriston, gave comments on the exhibit. The presentation of the leadership awards was made to Mrs. Leslie Jacklin of Wingham. The club leaders received a spoon and certificate for the girls. The Spring Project is"Sport- wear from Knits". ucw White gift Sunday White Gift Sunday was obser- ved in Knox United Church, Bel- grave, Sunday, Dec. 17. George Procter, Superintendent, gave the call to worship. The members of the Inter- mediate boys and girls class read the Psalm in unison. Three of their members, Doreen Tay- lor, Clifford Branton and Mar- jorie Nixon read Scripture pas- sages related to the Christmas story and gifts. The envelope contributions, which this year are being sent through the United Church for a needy cause, were collected in two small decorated baskets by Howard Roberts and Gary Hop- per. Rev. John Roberts spoke mainly to the members of the school who were seated in the front pews. He chose "Gifts" as his subject comparing those given by prospectors of the Klon- dike Gold Rush, when gold was so plentiful that its true value was lost, to gifts which demand true sacrifice. He chose three men of the gold rush as examples of real sacrifice; a surveyor, a policeman Sam Steele, and a Roman Catholic Clergy--William Judge, who were outstanding in honest and sacrificial giving. He stated that to have real meaning a gift must make demends on oneself. The large choir, with Miss Brenda Johnston as organist, contributed a fine Christmas number "Ring, Bells of Christ- mas". Mr. and Mrs. Edgar White- Mrs. James Coultes opened the Christmas Meeting of the U.C.W. with the singing of hymn "as With Gladness Men of Old". It was decided to assist the Hi-C and the Children's Aid with cash donations and to continue allocating money to Marine Mis- sion. Year end reports were given by the conveners. Mrs. William Coultes presented the report of the nominating committee which was accepted and is as follows: Past President, Mrs. William Coultei; President, Mrs. James Coultes; Vice-Pres. Mrs. Ross Anderson; Secretary, Mrs. Jack Taylor; Treasurer, Mrs. Jack Higgins; Finance, Mrs. Harold Vincent; Leader of Afternoon Unit, Mrs. Stanley Cook; Leader of Evening Unit, Mrs. Laura. Johnston; Manse Committee, Mrs. Robert Grasby, Mrs. Geo. Johnston; Program, Mrs. Cliff Logan, Mrs. Stan Hopper; Social, Mrs. William McArter, Mrs. George Procter, Mrs. Clarence Hanna; Supply, Mrs. Willard Armstrong, Miss Annie Cook; Literature and Communications, Mrs. Leslie Bolt; Citizenship and Social Action, Mrs. Murray Lougheed; Community Friend- ship and Visiting, Mrs. Robert Grasby; Christian Education, Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler; Steward- ship and Recruiting, Mrs.George Martin; Flowers, Mrs. Lewis Cook, Miss Annie Cook; Auditors, Mrs. George Michie, Mrs. Wil- are Armstrong; Nominating Committee, Mrs. William)Coul- tes, Mrs. Norman Cook. The call to worship was given by Mrs. Stan Hopper followed by hymn "Joy to the World". Mrs. Jack H iggins read the scrip- ture from Luke, Chapter 2, verses 4 to 20. Mrs. Willard Armstrong read a short Christ- mas Story, entitled "Three Chests". The Coultes sisters sang two Christmas numbers. The offering was received and dedicated. The Spirit of Christ- mas was read by Mrs. Jack Hig- ins, followed by prayer and hymn "Gentle Mary Laid her Child". Mrs. James Coultes then called on Mrs. John Roberts to tell us about their Christmas in Wales Mrs. Leslie Bolt thanked Mrs. Roberts for her very in- teresting and informative talk. Christmas meeting The Christmas meeting of the afternoon Unit of the U.C.W. was held in the church basement with eleven ladies present. Mrs. Harold Procter was in charge of the devotional period which she opened with the call to worship. "While Shepherds Watched their Flocks" was sung accompanied by Mrs. George Johnston at the piano. Mrs. Procter led in responsive reading and prayer. After the hymn "0 Little Town of Bethlehem", Mrs.RobertHib- berd read the Christmas Story from St. Luke. "Silent Night Holy Night!" was followed by the meditation "It is His Day" by Mrs. Procter., Prayer and "Joy to the World" closed .this part of the meeting. lunch, the group watched the Skits Mrs. Walter Scott thanked the i$—THE BRUSSELS POST, DECEMBER 20, 1972 and listened to those who ex- members for the co-operatien plained their exhibits, received during her term as leader.. "Thank You" was recei- ved from Mrs. Carl Precter. Mrs. Leslie Bold gave two readings, "What do people want for Christmas". The average Person wants Faith in themselves and Hope that is that is born on Christmas Pay. "Tell. Me of Christmas"--Christmas must be in the heart before it is in ,the eyes, for Christmas is a time of sharing and under- standing, and deep rejoicing, not a time of mere things. Mrs. Earl Anderson con- ducted a Christmas Quiz and also led the discussion on Christian Freedom. Mrs. Stanley Cook and Mrs. Herson Irwin brought in the 1973 slate of officers: Leader, Mrs. Laura Johnston; Assistant Leader, Mrs. Murray Lougheed; Secretary and Press Reporter, Mrs. George Johnston; Treasurer, Mrs. Ken Wheeler; Program Convener, Mrs. Wil- liam Coultes; ChristianCitizen- ship and Community Friendship, Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse; Supply, Mrs. Sam Pletch; Pianist, Mrs. George Johnston; Social Con- vener, Mrs. Robert Grasby; Group Leaders: January, Mrs. Harold Vincent; February, Mrs. Murray Logan; May, Mrs. George Michie; June, Mrs. Cliff Branton; July no meeting; August Mrs. Jack Taylor; Mrs. Herson Irwin; September, Mrs. Jake Muilwyk; October, Mrs. George Johnston; November Mrs. Laura Johnston; December, Mrs. Bert. Johnston. The next meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. Harold Vin- cent with Mrs. Ross Anderson's group the worship and Mrs. Cliff Logan the lunch. Mrs. Ross Anderson's group served lunch. Win at Euchre Ten tables of euchre were played at the Belgrave Weekly party in the Community rooms last wednesday evening. Winners were: High Lady, Mrs. Edgar Wightman ; Novelty Lady, Mrs. Gordon Nicholson; Low Lady Mrs. Abner Nethery; High. Man, Alex Nethery; Novelty Man, Ivan Wheeler; Low Man, William Tay- lor. man_ held Christmas on Saturday for Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mont-, gomery, Ann and Steven of GuelPht Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moore and family of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Metcalfe and family of Hanover, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Chapman and Lisa Rexdale. Mr. and Mrs. James Rae and daughter Suzanne of Brant- ford, Mrs. Mae Richardson, and son, Wallace Richardson and Mrs. Clarence Stokes of Wing- ham were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wightman.. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coultes and family visited with Mr. Russell. Walker at the Goder- ich NursingHoMe on Sunday aft- ernoon. The girls sang Christmas carols which were much enjoyed by the patients. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Arm- strong and David of London visi- ted on Saturday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herson Irwin, also visited with her sister, Mrs. Scott Reid of Wingham, who is a patient in Wingharn and. Dis- trict Hospital. Mr. Edmund Irwin and Mr. Ross Burn., Goderich visited on Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Herson Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hibberd attended the funeral of an aunt the late Mrs. John Gedcke in Calvary United Church, Listowel, on Thursday, also visited with Mrs. Edgar Wahl. Mr. Gilbert. Beecroft has been chosen as president of the Bel- grave branch of the Canadian Bible Society. Master Paul Coultes had his tonsils out last Friday morning in the Wingham and .District Hospi- tal. The Messengers held their Christmas meeting on EundaSt in the United Chnrch basement. The children enjoyed making Christmas decorations. The next meeting will be January 14.. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Van Nie- kerk and. Sheryl of Barrie visited over the week-end with her ' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Hop- per. We extend sympathy to the relatives of the late Miss Mar- garet Yuill fomerly of this area and also to. Mr. and Mrs. Rae Crawford in the death of her brother Mr. Frank Little of Brus- sels. Mr. and Mrs. Geoge Bulla.cic of Zurich visited on Sunday with 1 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Vincent; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Barker and Bob of Goderich visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack McBurney. Donald and Douglas Walker, Alvin Moore, Bill Irvin of Luck- now left last Sunday for a two week vacation to Florida. On the way, they stopped and saw Apollo 17 leave. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Orvis, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse visited on Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Arthur H. Edgar who is a patient in St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Jamieson and Douglas Hanna were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Gerger of ListoweZ: Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Marshall of London spent Thursday with her parents, Mr. and. Mrs. Stan- ley Cook. Miss Joyce Taylor spent the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Taylor.