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The Brussels Post, 1978-01-25, Page 7Vli VG RA and GREY LET US MAKE YOUR OLD FURNITURE: BETTER THAN 'NEW ! For a free estimate and a look at our newest samples of materials — CALL COOK UPHOLSTERY Ph. 523-4272 R. 'Cook, Prop. Blyth, •Ont. ' "Put Your Upholstering Needs in Our Hands" WE HAVE FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE All Merchandise in store - in many cases. 50% off /2 Price Men's lies, Belts, Hats Sport Jackets Suits White Dress Shirt§ Dress' Pants 1 2 Price Sleeveless Dresses Sleeveless Slack Suits Swim Suits Shorts - Summer Tops Purses ,Skirts 1/2 Price For Children - Girls Winter Coats -Skirts Shorts - Boys Pants Thermal Underwear Many More Items Many More items., 1/2 _Price,. throughout the. ttbre-, THE BRUSSELS POST JANUARY 25, 1978 —7 Knox Church :seos.Proctor Country Correspondent Mrs. Stonehouse We are glad to hear that Eldon Cook was able to return home on Saturday from Victoria Hospital, London. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jardin and boys of Kitchener spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jardin and boys.. On Sunday, January 22 following the morning service members of the congregation of Knox United Church gathered in the Sunday School room for their annual meeting. Lunch Was provided by the ladies of the U.C.W. Two televisions had been installed and the group had the pleasure of viewing "Procter Country" put on by the C.B.C. on Country Canada. This' proved to be an excellent program. • Ross Procter, assisted by his brothers George and Charles who own and operate "Bodmin Limited", gave a most interesting commentary. Rev. John G. Roberts took over the business meeting and the installation of new officers for 1978, taking the place of those retiring at the end of 1977. Session - Mrs. Cecil Coultes, Mrs. Harold Vincent and Lorne Campbell. Stewards - John McIntosh, George Michie, Charles Procter and Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler . Trustees - Lorne Jamieson to 1980, Lewis Stonehotise to 1981 and Lewis Cook to 1982. Conveners for Ushers - Ross Higgins. Christian Education - Mrs. Murray Vincent . Auditors the same - Lorne Campbell and George Procter. The Welsh Country Fayre will be held on Saturday, June 24. The Observer will be continued in -the - every Member Family Plan. A sirrt discussion was-held" concerning„ the International Plowing 'Match in '1978. On behalf' of the congregation Clifford Coultes moved a vote of thanks to Rev. John G. 'and Mrs. Roberts for their spiritual help and guidance for the past year. The next annual meeting will be' held January 28, 1979 following the morning service. Lunch will be provided. Personals Mr. and Mrs. GeorgeProcter returned home last week from the Caribbean Cruise. Mr. and Mrs. Melville Mathers How about tomorrow? Make sure now that you'll have adequate income to enjoy your retirement years..The little you save now on a regular basis: will. mean, a lot when your pay day years are over.-Put your • savings into a Victoria and Grey Registered Retirement. Savings Plan. thutt COtIPANV SINCE 18e4. IL-1,4iLefe640* Manager Ligiiiiirel;! 0 itiatitt 'enjoyed a trip to New Orleans and Florida recently. We are sorry to hear that Mrs.. Hazel Procter is a patient in the Wingham and District Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lichty and Wayne of R.R.1, Milverton spent Sunday with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hibl3erd. Mr. and Mrs. David Hanna and family of Hanover visited with their parents on Sunday , Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanna, ' Mr. am Mrs. Willard Armstrong. ' The January meeting of ,the Belgrave Women's Institute was held in the W.I. Hall on Tuesday, 'January 17 at 2 p.m. This was the ,Citizenship meeting with Mrs. Earl Anderson as Convener. The roll call was answered t'y naming an Ethnic group in Canada, and the motto was "United we stand,' divided we fall". Mrs. Norman Coultes gave the address on Citizenship, stressing that a citizen must be personally", responsible, 'socially'1 responsible, and politically"responsible in order to take his or her part in maintaining what the Fathers of Confedera- tion worked for, so ,diligently in Canada. She also had two contests on Canada. Melanie and Meribeth Scott, Cathy Shiell' and Lisa Thompson sang two numbers accompanied by Sheila Anderson. Mrs. Leonard James presided for the"business portion. The Senior Program "Personalize your Pattern" will be held this winter. Leaders are to be procured and will go to 'training school in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham, February 21, - 22. Mrs. Walter Scott agreed to' attend Officers ConTerence May 2, 3, 4 at University of Waterloo. Mrs. Ross Taylor and Mrs. James Hunter were appointed to arrange W.I. classes for Belgrave, Blyth and Brussels School Fairs; It was mentioned that '.Mrs. James Taylor now of Brookhaven Nursing Home is celebrating her 100th birthday this month. She was a former Belgrave Institute member and the best wishes of the Belgrave branch go to Mrs. Taylor. There was some discussion re the Plowing Match and Mrs.. Glenn Coultes gave the branch the information they required regarding donations etc. Mrs. Glenn Coultes and. Mrs. Leonard James served lunch and a' social half hour was spent. A large crowd gathered in the Women's Institute Hall, Belgrave on Friday evening, for a reception and dance in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Bruce. Before lunch Ora and Arnold were called to the platform where Clifford Coultes read an address and Murray Vincent presented them with a gift of money. Arnold replied thanking everyone, for a. most enjoyable evening. Lunch was 3erved. The Afternoon Unit of the U.C.W. met on Monday afternoon January 16'at the home of Mrs. Cecil Coultes. Mrs. Coultes began the meeting with.a poem - Winter Tapestry. Mrs. Leslie Bolt opened the worship service with prayer followed by Scripture read by Mrs. William Black. Mrs. Bolt's poem "new Time " reminded us 'that time is a 'treasure. She continued with suggestions for New Year resolutions and prayer. Mrs. Walter Scott's interest- ing talk from the study book - New Mission for a New People compared our developed country with ' ihe undeveloped Caribbeans and gave reasons for the difference. • Minutes were , read, collection received and dedicated, visits to sick and shut-ins recorded. 'Program arrangements for the year were finalized and some disucssion took place on the subject of religion in schools. The Bible study was taken by Mrs. Coultes with her reminder to Bloom where you are planted. She concluded with a reading, "Turn a New Page". As you turn, the page and put the old year out of sight, will you face the clean New Year not only with trust, self restraiint' and humility, but with a spirit, of obedience. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Elston held the second line euchre party on Monday evening January 16 with S tables in play. High Lady - Mrs. Ed. Stewart; High Man - Mel Craig; Low Lady - Mrs. Harvey Edgar ; Low Man - Larry Elston; Most Lone Hands (Lady) Mrs. Mel Craig; Most Lone Hands (Man) Thomas Miller. Six tables of euchre were in play last Wednesday evening at the weekly euchre held in the Women's Institute Hall. High Lady - Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler; High Man - Edgar Wightman; Low Lady - Mrs. Hazel Davidosn; Low Man - Clarence Hanna; Most Lone Hands (Lady) Mrs. Mildred Stewart; Most lone hands (man) - William Black. There will be another euchre next week starating at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. The Evening Unit of the U.C.W. of Knox. United Church, Belgrave met at the, home of Mrs. Laura Johnston on Tuesday, January 17. Used stamps will be collected. Also used eye glasses, which will be collected to be sent to the Dominican Republic. The theme of the worship' service was "What is the church" and was conducted by Mrs. John Roberts. Mrs; Dorothy Logan led the 'study on "Haiti". The meeting closed with a social time and lunch. The Beigrave and District Kinsmen held a dinner meeting at Brussels with ,29 members prese. nt also guests Jack Shiell and Ron McDonald. Guest speaker was Grace Bird of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Clinton who spoke on nutrition in daily food planning. The speaker was thanked by Blake Evans and presented a gift. Winners in the Chinese auction were John Nixon, Cam Cook and Blake Evans. The Kinsmen are holding a skating party on Sunday evening Feb. 5th for members and their families. Several of the members will be taking part in the Kinsmen Hockey Tournament in Monkton on Jan. 28th. A dinner meeting is planned in the near future with Wingham members as guests. Next meeting will be on February 1st.