HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-06-26, Page 20Former Wardens
of
Grey Township
Thomas Strachan 1896
R. W. Livingston 1916
Alex A. Alexander 1945
Leona Armstrong 1986
L & B AUTO
WRECKERS AND
SALVAGE
Brussels
are happy to wish
Grey Township a
Happy Birthday on their 140th
anc'
and looking to serve you in the future
Phone 887-9499
1 /2 mile south of Brussels on County Road 25
College Corners
Gifts & Crafts
is celebrating 20 Years in
GREY TOWNSHIP
July 26, 27 & 28
with our 7th Annual Craft Festival
1. Christmas is coining and now is the perfect time to take
advantage of our 20% STORE WIDE SALE
2. Check out the SUPER SPECIALS as you shop.
3. Take time to watch our Demonstrations by our Wholesalers
inside & outside the store for the latest in craft Ideas.
4. Visit our "Make it & Take it" craft tables for a hands on craft
experience. There is something for everyone
"Check it out Kids!"
5. Pick up a class schedule and take a look at the Projects for Fall.
6. Do you need that "Something Different" or "Extra Special Gift"?
Take a stroll through our "Gifts by US" room.
7. Need a babysitter? Leave your children with our qualified sitter.
They'll make a small craft and play while you shop.
8. Take a Break!! Enjoy cold refreshments and snacks at the booth.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Friday 9:30 a.m. - Live taping of 'The Craft Corner". Join Muriel on the outdoor set and
watch first hand while she makes another unique craft project. (Shaw Cable).
10 am. -4 p.m.- Stencil & Embossing Demonstration by the "Wholesaler". Professional
instructions on how to Stencil - using Blue Lazer Stencils, and Embossing - using brass
stencils to make gift cards, etc.
Saturday 10 am. - Decision by the Judges of the Craft Contest
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Demonstration by "Nisha" "From the Wholesaler". Unique designs using
tassels, ribbon, lace, & potpourri.
Sunday 12 p.m. • 4 p.m. - Attention Tole Painters!! Hands on demonstrations by "Jenny
Ritter" from "Jenny's Country Creations' techniques using mop brush & watercolour paper.
Jenny has 10 years teaching experience. She also teaches at Waterloo County Tole &
Decorative Painters Guild. Should be fun!
SUPER SPECIALS
Right step sealer (all sizes)
All wood pieces
Stencil creams
Feather birds
10", 12", 14" Grapevine Wreat
Handmade items
Misc. Christmas Items
Selected Fabrics
Shoe Paint
Renaissance Foil
Plus much, much, more.
Check out the sale tables.
College Corners
Gifts & Crafts
R.R. #1 Ustowel
519-291-2974
Beeswax
sheets-
Reg. $1.99
Sale priced -
$1.5
30% off
50% off
20% of
sale runs
July 26 -
Aug. 3
Molesworth
Bowling Lanes
would like
to say
to
Grey
Township
moving into the
The Fast Lane
with Grey Township
Phone 291-1376
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140 Years
GREY
TOWNSHIP
CHHORYMSELFORF'S
FIVE STAR SERVICE
LUBE, OIL AND FILTER CHANGE AND
15 POINT INSPECTION
'19.99
North End
of Brussels
MOTORS
INC. 519-887-6173
411.
Dodge
Dodge Trucks
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Dodge Trucks
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farther from the branch of the
Maitland River, which continually
flooded the old plant. The clay in
this area has proved more suitable
for tile than brick, though there are
a number of buildings in the area
made of Henfryn brick, notably
Union Church (now owned by the
Conservative Mennonite Church of
Ontario), and the two remaining
houses at Henfryn.
Originally the kilns at the tile
yard ware fired with wood. Many
men were required to cut cord
wood in the winter time, and the
usual wage was $1.50 a cord.
Mrs. Wm. Baker of Ethel
recalled that stock for general
stores in this area came mainly on
the train from London. There were
many commercial travellers and
they displayed their wares in a
"sample room" in the hotel in
Ethel, and took orders from the
Grey Township
celebrating
140 Years
neighbouring storekeepers.
Henfryn store was built and
operated by J. H. Thompson for
many years. Mr. George Michel
was the final proprietor, as the store
was burned down in 1939 and the
Michel family moved to
Cranbrook.
The tailor shop made good
clothing for men. Work clothing
was all made at home. Dressmakers
were plentiful in the community.
They made their own patterns and
sewed for 25 cents a day.
The hotel at Henfryn, situated
strategically halfway between
Kitchener and Goderich, did a
tremendous business in meals,
lodging and drinks.
Now the station is gone along
with the store, the shops and St.
David's church which was torn
down in 1964, all victims of a
decreasing rural population.
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Henfryn hotel
once booming