HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1978-11-22, Page 1AN AIR OF INDIFFERENCE?—Curtis. Graber
of Brussels wasn't really interested in having
his picture taken for The Post. He preferred the
snowman he found on one of the tables when
the Brussels Majestic Women's Institute had
their bake sale and bazaar 'on Saturday.
(Brussels Post Photo)
ESTABLISHED
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BrusselS. Post
107th Year — Issue No. 47
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1978
BRUSSELS
ONTARIO
Rusticating in 1899
Old Brussels Posts
are fun to read
by N.F. Gerry. Of e.,,urse
there were many other busi-
nesses in. Brussels at that
time too numerous to ment-
ion here.
One sale of interest how-
ever is that of A.R. Smith,
champion clothier who was
having a sale on men's and
boys' soft felt hats which
could be bought for 25 cents
while the regular price was
$1.00. Boys and mens stiff
hats could be bought for 50.
cents while the regular price
was $2.00.
Brussels at that time also
had at least two photography
studios one owned by H.R.
Brewer and the other by
E.H. Hart.
As well as covering the
news events in Brussels the
Post also covered the other
small surrounding villages
and the township.
A news item from, Bluevale
informs that , "Rev. W.J.
West M.A. attended the
l Prohibition Convention in
Toronto last week and brings
back encouraging reports of
work done.
A news item from Walton
states that "There is quite a
demand for men around here
they being desired even
more by the farmers than by
the ladies." , From Grey
Township comes the news
that, "The residence of
Donald C-erar 9th Con. is
receiving ,anew dress of
paint and will' be consider-
ably improved thereby."
Peculiar
Another news item from
Grey states that, "Jno.
Crerar. Jr. 9th Con. met
a peculiar accident recently.
W h .le feeding the poultry a
pugnacious rooster flew ai
him and caught one of his
legs near the knee with
claws. Jno. has been doing
the limp act since but is
getting better."
In Morris Township the
news item is that Jas.
Duncan is home from his
school at Eden for the sum-
mer vacation. He wrote on
part of 1st . class, work at
Seaforth this month. Mr.
Duncan 'is re-engaged for
1900, at a raise of $50 on his.
salary. We would not be
surprised if he would not find
his Eve in Eden if he
continues there much longer.
The issue dated !.pt. 23.
1915 of course has a lot of
items in it about the first
world war. Two from Cran-
brook concern local citizens'
enlistment.
"Chris Fischer has enlis-
ted and is now in Londoe
camp. We commend him for
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THE VET AND A BEEF CALF SPECIALIST—
Alec Strong, (left) from the Wingham
Veterinary Clinic and Ralph MacArtney, beef
cattle specialist who covers Western Ontario
were on' hand at the beef cattle treatment
session in Belgrave last Wednesday to give
their viewpoi,nts.
by Debbie Ranney
A resident of Brussels was
in at the Post recently to tell
the newspaper about an item
in another paper's looking
backward column.
It concerned a fire that
occurred in Brussels on Nov.
17, 1938. The item states,
"Fire broke out in the Row-
latulBalcery, Brussels at noon
on Saturday, caused by the
explosion of a coal oil stove.
The large plate glass window
at the front of the store was
blown out and completely
• wrecked and all the windows
in the building were de-
stroyed."
There seem to be a lot of
people interested in the past
history of Brussels as an
; unknown party sent a parcel
Preparations for Santa's annual visit to
Brussels on Saturday, December 9, are well
under way. He will be welcomed with a
parade of decorated floats, snowmobiles,
go-karts, bicycles, wheelbarrows, comic
characters and horses. Brussels Legion
Pipe Band will provide the music. Wingham
Debutants will also be in attendance. Santa
will treat the youngsters, and parade prizes
will be awarded at the, fire hall whcrethe
parade will end. Watch the Post for full
particulars. Take note of the generous prizes
being offered for parade entries. Plan to
decorate a vehicle. Get a costume ready.
Make this year's parade the, best ever. Bring
your family to Brussels on December 9. See
the parade. Christmas shop in the well
stocked stores.
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There is still another chance to pick-up
some hand-made articles that are excellent
for Christmass gifts and to enjoy afternoon
tea with friends. The Christmas,
Bazaar and tea will be held in St. Ambrose
Church on Saturday, December 2.
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It seems that someone gets a kick out of
breaking windows. The Brussels Inn was
recently the victim of kuch vandalism.
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The Farm-Safety Association has
reported that the number of farm children
seriously injured or killed in farm accidents
is staggering. The Farm Safety Association
can not put a stop to such accidents. It is up
to the parents. Small children should not be
allowed on farm veh:cles. It is better that
they should cry 'in disappOintthent when
refused a ride than be crushed beneath
wheels. Farm families should recognize the
hazards and establish safety rules.
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Have fun! Go dancing to the, music of
Shamus at B.M.U. Compunity Centre on
Friday -tight of this week. Support Brussels
Leo Club in their endeavour to raise funds.
for their tennis court project.
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The Alcholism Foundation of Manitoba has
released a report that we hope is not a fact
here. They found in a survey that the future
drinking habits of young people are decided,
by and large, by the time they leave Grade
10. By Grade 12 there were almost as many
light, normal and heavy drinkers as in the
same number of adults. It was found that
15%of Grade 12 average two tofive drinks a
day. Heavy envolvement with alcohol exists
among high-school students, both boys and
girls. The only bright spot in the report said
they did not uncover rampant excessive
drinking.
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Montreal Alouettes did it again! Ottawa
Roughriders were just not quite' good
enough. Though disappointed I must admit
Montreal team deserved the win. Sheba,
who 1 ay at my feet as I watchedthe game,
whimpered in sympathy When I used some
. unladylike language when it was apparent
Ottawa was iosing. Can the Western
Conference 'Champions, The Edmonton t
Eskimos win the' Grey Cup Game or will
Montreal take that one also?
* ** *
Every once in a while, we read that the
moon escerts a definite influence on our
behaviour. It is said to cause us to act
strangely at, the time of the full moon. It
induces queer quirks in our mentality. That,
we are told is where the word lunacy, as
used meaning mental-derangement, comes
from. Well, it gives us a nice excuse for
moody spells, outbursts of temper, and other
odd doings. Just be sure they occur when the
moon is full. * *
Winter driving is much too near at hand.
One dangerous driving habit that becomes
even more dangerous on slippery roads is
tailgating. Travelling too close to the car
ahead of you can result in a serious accident.
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Take care. Do not
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lgate
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at any time.
of old Brussels Posts to the
Post a couple of weeks ago.
Papers include some from
1899, 1915, 1920 and 1923.
And the farther back you
go the funnier the writing
seems. For example, in a
column in ,the 1899 paper
interestingly named "People
We Talk About," one of the
personal items in it says,
"Misses Lizzie and Hattie
Downing are rusticating at
Wm. Pollard's, their uncle in
McKillop."
Another news item of
interest was about the new
G.T.R. depot: "Thursday of
last week the carpenter gang
of the G.T.R': arrived and
have pushed the work along
so well that the frame of the
new station is up, the roof on
and part of the building
sided."
Sidewalk Law
That year Brussels council
held a special meeting and
passed a by-law regarding
regulations as to the new
cement walks.
Those were the days when
Brussels had the Carriage
Works owned by Ewan and
Innes. They sold according
to their ad, buggies, Demo-
crats, Carts, Wagons and
Wheelbarrows. Brussels had
a pumpworks owned by Fred
Adams who had his shop on
Mill Street. Other businesses
included the Brussels Plan-
ning Mills owned by P.
Ament, Charles H. Bartliff
Grocer and Restaurant,
McKay and Co.'s Hardware
"nd Beaver Hardware owned
Wins
prize
quilt
At the Brussels W.I.
Bazaar on Saturday Marlene
of Turnbull of Seaforth was
the winner of the draw for
the quilt.
The quilt was the one
made by the Majestic W.I. at
the International Plowing
Match (IPM); Leanne Arm-
strong drew Miss Turnbull's
winning ticket.
Some windows at the Brussels Inn were
broken on the weekend when rocks were
thrown through them.
Rocks were' thrown through the windows
into the coffee shop and dining room on
Friday and Saturday night. Last Saturday
night the back kitchen window was broken
also by having a rock thrown through it.
Mrs. Morla co-manager of the
Brussels Inn' said the OPP said they would
look into the !natter.
The windows have been replaced.
Short Shots
by Evelyn Kennedy
Windows. .broken. on
Maih St, Brussels