HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-07-05, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2000.
Area people lay wreaths
at Arlington ceremony
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
At the Branch
Comrades
travel to
Halifax
By JoAnn McDonald
I hope everyone had an enjoyable
holiday - I've been on holidays for
two weeks it seems because I forgot
to write. Lots of happenings At the
Branch to report on.
Comrades Glenn Bridge and Eric
Ross attended the Dominion
Convention in Halifax. They report
ed a wonderful time and an excellent
convention.
Friday night suppers continue with
good crowds attending. Lasagne was
a hit last week. It’s sausage on a bun
and salads this week.
The Branch cooks were at
Lucknow on Canada Day serving
their delicious deep fried fish. A
great crowd of over 200 were fed and
had a good day.
The last euchre had 10 tables at
play. Lloyd and Lillian Appleby
were on fire and garnered 85 points
for first place. The second place team
of Ila and Carmen Pollock had 73
points and two teams tied for third
place with 69 points, John and Iola
Subject and Irma Brighton and Kay
Hesselwood. The lone hand winners
were Ed Stewart and Helen Dobson.
Decoration Sunday was held on
June 25 at the Brussels Cemetery.
Padre Nancy Beale and other mem
bers
with
their
their
The cemetery was lovely with the
floral decorations and a nice crowd
gathered for the service.
For summer fun - don’t forget to
drop in At the Branch.
Grand Patriarch Mel McCutcheon
and his wife Lois accompanied by
Doug and Patricia Wilson went to
the ceremonies at the tomb of the
Unknown Soldier that is held on the
first Sunday in May each year in
Arlington Va.
This is a weekend of activities
including tours on Saturday and a
banquet on Saturday night. On this
Saturday night, Lady Pat Wilson
who is the soloist for the
International Association Ladies
Auxiliary Patriarchs Militant, at the
request of the Arlington Committee,
played dinner music while those at
the banquet enjoyed their dinner.
On Sunday she also sang the
national anthems and two solos at
the Rotunda. At the ceremony of lay
ing the wreath Grand Patriarch Mel
McCutcheon and Grand Outside
Sentinel Matriarch Lois
McCutcheon placed a wreath for the
province of Ontario.
They were escorted by Lady Pat
and Patriarch Dough Wilson SGL
Representative.
Grand Patriarch Mel and his wife
Lois and Bill and Gertie Kellington
were also present at the ceremonies
at the laying of the wreaths at the
Tomb of the Unknown. Soldier in
Ottawa. The laying of the wreath by
the Grand Encampment and the
Grand Ladies Encampment
Auxiliary of Ontario was done by
Grand Patriarch Mel McCutcheon
and Grand Matriarch Gladys
Hopper. The Department Council
and The Department Association
also placed a wreath at the Tomb.
This was done by Lady Vi Higgs
APP, Lady Myrna Martin AP and
Maj. Gen. Tony Martin Dept, of
Comm, of Ontario.
There were some firsts at this cer
emony. The Unknown Soldier was
placed in the Tomb just the Sunday
before so this was the first time any
one has laid a wreath at the tomb.
This is also the first time that the
other units of the Order in Ontario
have laid wreaths.
It is also the first time that a juris
diction outside of Canada laid a
wreath. This was done by the state of
Michigan. The ones who laid the
wreath for Michigan were Grand
Master Glen Sanger, Dept. Comm.
Brig. Gen. Joseph Waterbury and
President Edith Swenson of the
Department Association Ladies
Auxiliary Patriarchs Militant.
The Committee at Ottawa was pre-
. sented with a proposal that the
General Military Council, be asked
under the auspices of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge, to present the Grand
Decoration of Chivalry to the
Unknown Soldier in the year 2001.
The Committee has agreed to this
and this is now being pursued by
members of the Department Council
and the Committee. If this is passed
by General Military Council and the
War Committee of the Government,
there could be a good turn out at the
next year's ceremonies in June. Plan
now to attend the ceremonies on
June 1-3, in Ottawa.
Helen and Jim Duncan of Russell
Manitoba and Larry Duncan of
Yarrow, BC spent holidays with
their parents Ross and Kaye
Duncan.
NORTH HURON
COMMUNITY
FOODSHARE
Box 354, Wingham
wish to announce that we
have received our
Registered Charitable
designation and will now be
able to issue income tax
receipts for donations.
Thank you for your patience
and support in the past.
of the Brussels clergy along
members of the Lodge paid
respects to those members of
organization and community.
Lodge
Sisters
report on
Session
The regular meeting of Morning
Star Rebekahs was held on Tuesday,
June 27 with a good attendance.
Sister Lorraine Edwards and
Sister Elva Brown reported on
Rebekah Assembly Sessions held in
London June 12, 13, 14.
Next year’s sessions will be held
in May.
Huron District No. 23 consists of
Exeter, Clinton and Brussels at the
present time. This will change to
District No.23 and will be com
prised of Stratford, St. Marys,
Listowel, Teeswater, Exeter, Clinton
and Brussels.
Sister Elva Brown received her
commission as District Deputy
President at Session.
Bill Phillips 2nd Annual Memorial
Golf Tournament
Sunday, July 16
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Contact Steve Silcock
for details 887-9560
Proceeds donated to
Childrens Wish Foundation
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Congrats
Sister Elva Brown of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge, left,
received her commission for D.D. President on June 14.
With her is Sister Mavis Atthill, Exeter, past D.D. President
of Huron District #23. (Photo submitted)
COMING EVENTS
at the
BRUSSELS LEGION
SATURDAY JULY 8
Euchre Tournament downstairs
at 1:00 p.m.
Bring your own partner.
$100. cash prizes.
Lunch.
Admission $5. per person.
SUNDAY, JULY 9
Singles Dance
from 7:00 -11:00 p.m.
Admission $8.00 per person
Lunch.
Enjoy ‘The Westernaires”
SUNDAY, JULY 16
Sunday Morning Breakfast.
Come before or after church
served from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Adults $4.00 Children $2.50
SATURDAY, JULY 22
Euchre Tournament downstairs
at 1:00 p.m.
Bring your own partner.
$100. cash prizes.
Lunch.
Admission $5.00 per person
SUNDAY, JULY 23
Singles Dance
from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Admission $8.00 per person
Lunch.
Enjoy "The Blue Diamond Trio”
Inquiries on events, use or rent
of Legion, please call 887-6562
after 4:00 p.m.
CREST CONTEST”
The Transition Board for Huron East
which involves the amalgamation of the Town of Seaforth, Village
of Brussels and the Townships of Grey, McKillop and Tuckersmith
is sponsoring a contest to select a crest for the new municipality.
Entries can be dropped off at any of the five municipal offices
prior to July 24/00