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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1981-08-19, Page 12'AM Witigharn Advance -Times, August 19, 1981 hitpchurch Personals Wended for last week P11..TUesday Mr. and Mrs. Dave Gibb arrived home to Toronto by plane and then travelled to Mr. and Mrs. John Gibbs of Kitchener. They had visited for three weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gibb of Wanessa, Manitoba, and with Murray Gibb of Brandon. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tiffin spent three weeks at Biggar, Sask. where they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Serson. They arrived by plane in Toronto where they were met by Mr. and Mrs. Dave Gibb and Ryan. ' Tuesday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson were Marian Olson of Livonia, Gertrude Tiffin of Wingham and Dawson Craig. Tom Potter of Caledon visited with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Emerson. Congratulations to Mx. and Mrs. Bill Uuldriks , who celebrated their -25th wed- ding anniversary on Aug. 14. Janine Shack of Orangeville is visiting this week with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shack. Marian Olson of Livonia, Mich. visited on Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tiffin. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Falconer, Tony, Timmy and Amy and Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Falconer of Blyth arrived home Friday evening from a two week trip to British Columbia. + Ron Boonstra, Waneeta and Ruth Ann of Wingham visited on Saturday evening with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Uuldriks. Linda Moore of Okotoka, Alberta arrived home on Friday for a few weeks to visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moore and Cindy. Mary Lou Milligan of Sarnia spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Milligan. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sinnamon of Monkton visited Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Beecroft and Karen. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Beecroft and Karen visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Sinnamon on Friday. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Beecroft and Karen attended a family picnic at the home of Stewart Forsyth in Walkerton. Visitors on the weekend with Mr. and Mrs, Walter Elliot were Mr. and Mrs. David Elliot and Justin of Listowel, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Laidlaw and family of London. Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Laidlaw and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Laidlaw and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ducharme of Goderich. Witipifred Farrier, Mrs. Carman Farrier of Toronto and Olive Gillespie of Sarnia spent a few days last week with Agpes farrier. Agnes Farrier held a shower for relatives on Sunday for Carol Farrier. The future groom is Joel Hawley of Indiana. etcrave in 1 80s a t'riving village By Mrs. Walter Scott BELGRAVE — In the 1880s, Belgrave was a thriving little village, A good road connected it with the larger centres of Clinton and Wingham. Then it became a railroad centre in the late 1870s. These two factors were great assets to the stores, its industries apd the farming community and led to its out- standing growth in the 1880s. Earlybuilders laid a good foundation. Donald Robinson was one of them in the 1860s. He is remembered for building the first Presby- terian church on the southern outskirts of the village and the present Orange Hall in 1865. Most building of that time was assisted by volunteer labor. We do not know who built the store of Ross McEwen or the hardware store of Ross Anderson, but we understand they are the oldest remainingstructures. Many homes in the village now were erected in the 1870s. The Methodist and Anglican churches and sheds Congregations unite to mark Morris anniversary BELGRAVE — Arrange- ments of multi -colored flowers in the vestibule and sanctuary of Knox United Church, made an attractive setting for the joint service of the Calvin -Brick and P,c1- grave charges as they com- memorated the 125th Morris Township anniversary. A prelude of organ -piano numbers was presented with Mrs. George Procter, organist, and Mrs. George Johnston, pianist. Rev. John G. Roberts con- ducted the service, assisted by Ross Procter. Mr. Procter gave a short dis- course on the history of the Belgrave community, He said he believes that Morris has never ex- perienced a crop failure in its 125 years. Bodmin was the first Morris settlement. William Harris, a native of Cornwall, England, was the first settler. Other settle- ments were Bethel and Sun- shine. Mr. Procter concluded the history by reading a letter written by an anxious mother, Mrs. Frances Stubbs, from England,'to her son at Bodmin, wishing him health and safety. Rev. Roberts based his re- marks on Deut. 8, which describes a good ,land of brooks, pools, gushing springs, valleys and hills, a ALL STAR TOURS PIONEERS OF ESCORTED MOTOR COACH TOURS "OUR BUSINESS IS GOING PLACES" LABOUR DAY 'WEEKEND SEPT. 4-1 IMITATION DESTINATION DEPARTS Sept.Ottwa 4 4 days a stoosasi PRICES liere $139 Wheeling 4 days Sept 4 woo YklIklie New York, Sept 4 4days New York front $134 from $179 FALL COLOUR TOURS &Owe Sept 14, 1* 4days Canyon 22, 26 6 Oct 4 from $199 liallborton Sept. 25, 28 3days Weiland* end Oct 7 from $139 The 1000 3 days wanes Sept. 25 end Odt. 2 9o$ 149 Autumn in Ottawa Sept. 22, 28 3days end Gatineau Hide and Oct. 4 kart $124 laufkoke at 4days Elgin House =1618. soon $199 REGULAR AUTUMN DEPARTURES 5 days Po:1717s= seTtss Vet 1=04219 01.81161PC 6 days camas Sept. 14 WIINanteburg Seat. 14, 28 7 days mammas', osi. ie sus $279 itse $299 frijsuer 81u. Sept. 7days 14, 26 9days alutirarapeRt"f 9 days aNT4ntr Natchez 12 days Naw oases* rapt. 12. 19 tam $339 tam $429 12,ze kip $459 �ct. 13 tem $609 Seel of is. 13days neritiewe Sept. 6, 13, 20 kw $629 Florida Oct. 24, 14 days st WWI'S Noe. 7 kw $419 _._ earsedtact Wee 5 ftet. 22 gays Walowstona Pink 5,12 lawi $1029 _____ totomts 5 23 awe toxemic wsst Oa 24 keel $1069 Oared W.�riCfrd. Oct. 13 28days CSIIIMIO and U.S. 4 .4( 4 4 4 4 4 .4( 4 4 4 4 4 -or 4 11011151459 THANKSGIVING WEEKEND 9STOBEEr 2 4 days asa was' sea $17'9 woetlingtoca, °et 9 4days Ile. Iton $17a 4 day* wwittrOct 9sis sae $134 Oct. 9 4 amp Tearoom early) lam$219 08109 44 daYfrom $189 Brochures and Reservations C474414X4 For Further Information Contact: H)LIDAY WILD 250 Josephine St., Wingham 357-2701 Tour Operator Out of Town? Call COLLECT Ask for Cindy or Lisa . . . We will be happy to help with your Woliday plans. Our horns: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 5:30, Sat 9-5:06- • • land of wheat etc. This description is applicable to Morris Township, but scripture warns, "Beware that. you don't forget the God who led you through the wilderness." To the pioneers, the land was their salvation. They left a homeland torn and crushed by the Industrial Revolution, not unlike the feudal system. The possession of land gave them salvation, hope, pro- mise and fulfillment. The land was their heritage, but the warning, "Don't pre- tend; beware! Don't squander your land, it is your salvation," was ever present. Today we, as they did, owe to God our obedience and total involvement. No one can separate the spiritual from the material posses- sions. Each of us must re- spond to God's love with spirit and grace. One's whole existence must be offered to God. The large choir of 'mixed. voices rendered two an- thems "Brother James' Air" (an arrangement of the Twenty-third Psalm) and "Blessing"; with Mrs. George Procter ac- companist. A large congregation was present. Many friends came from distant areas to cele- brate the anniversary, with relatives and acquaintances of childhood days. Following the service, the members of the Anglican, Presbyterian and United churches, with their friends, assembled at the WI Hall to enjoy refreshments and reminisce. MR5. LEWIS STONEHOUSE BeIgrave All books must be in to the Belgrave library by August 22. Mrs. May Rinn and Lois spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Kuntz and famibt' of Kitchener. Kimberley. and Bradley Kuntz returned home with ' their grand- mother for a week's holiday. Mrs. Stanley 'Snell and Mrs. Bernkuite of London and Mr. d4c1 Mrs. Calvin Blair and family of Picton were Sunday visitors at the home of Harold Keating. also were built in that period. The coming of the railroad in 1876 brought far greater expansion and the con- struction of many fine buildings. Many of these are still here and have contri- buted much enjoyment and service to village life. In the 1880s, Belgrave really advanced. In 1881 a cheese factory was built by the creek• west of Harold White's house. On the northern outskirts on the Morris side was the new saw mill of Corneluis Bell, where furniture and Coffins were made. This was on the site of the UCO South of it was a tannery, two blacksmith shops and the hardware and general store mentioned before. On the corner, Henry Mor- ley built the Queen's Hotel. He was an important Bel - grave builder in the 1880s. Near it was a flour and feed store with a dressmaking shop which was entered by an outside staircase. Belgrave also had a tailor, a harness maker iris a 1 ti - dent doctor in the 1880s. On the, Wawanosh side of the village was the new big general store owned by Mr. Tufts and built on the'site of the village tavern. The post office was transferred here in 1882. A stairway on the north side led to apartments in the upper storey. At one. time there was a dress- making shop here. South of the store was a new open she.' for the horses off farmers. It had an upper floor reached by an outside stairway. This room was called Morley's Hall and was used • far . concerts• and • meetings. Next to it, a new hotel was built by Charles Blakesley. This is now the residence south of the arena. On the southern outskirts of the village,.to serve the interest's of the farmers of the area, a fine agricultural hall was built by George Procter in 1886. .H was a frame, eight - sided .structaref; with glass . " . 4) windows and was called the Shaw Hall. Two other buildings were added to the village in the closing years of the deeade. The Belgrave wood working shop on the northern out- skirts of the Wawanosh side was built in 1890. Then a need was felt for a new hall for meetings and concerts, as Morley's Hall was destroyed by fire, so the Foresters con- structed their large hall in 1888. Many changes have taken place m the village. Indus- tries and population have varied. Now i in 1981, the number of stores has declined, but in" the '70s there was a housing boom in the southeastern section that has made a great change in the size of Belgrave. The population has increased from 126 in 1953 to 265 in 1979. This, along with the erection of new street signs, indicates pro- gress in the history of the village, f 4' • 't• JACK Mc PHERSON had the. longest drive at the first annual Industrial hockey golf tournament held last Monday at the Winghans Golf and Curling Club. Brian Carr placed a shot closest to the pin. THE GO1P BAG Since the end of July various tournaments and events have been held at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club. A Bavarian Night was held on July 31 and the winners of the two -ball four- some tournament were Carol Hamilton and Ray Walker with a net 'score of 35. Lew gross winners were Doug Neil and Mary Ann Cruick- shank, who worked together to shoot a 44. The next Friday social night is Burger and Bean Night on Aug. 28. The ladies at the club have been busy with tournament play and clinics. On July 29 the ladies played in the Listowel Invitational: and BEAUTIFUL BABIES—A baby contest held Aug. 1 at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre at- tracted a large number of mothers and tots. The con- test was held in conjunction with the Morris 125th an- niversary celebrations and winners were: Aynsley ,411, Joan Livingston, girls over 6 months and less than one year; Michelle Lynn Thompson, girls under six months; Terry John Nichol, boys under six months; and Matthew Shortreed, boys six to 12 months and best all-round baby. 44 • CHILDREN ALONG THE PARADE ROUTE at the 125th anniversary parade held in Brussels Aug. 3, were delighted by this float featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse characters plus a giant Pluto dog. The parade was the largest in the history of Morris Town- ship with crowds of spectators lining the streets. had a very successful day. Winners included: Sheila Cameron, first low gross in the second flight; Judy Cullen, fifth low net in the third flight; Mary Williams, sixth low net in the third flight; and, Jean Storrar, eifhth low net in the second flight. • Current events include. the McKinney Tray tournament on Aug. 18 and the winners are determined by net play. The Conron Rose Bowl tour- nament will be held on Aug. 20 and will include all the ladies with handicaps of 36 or more. This nine -hole event will be followed by a dinner. The junior club members have been busy this, month practising for the junior club championship to be held on Aug. 22. This tournament should turn into an annual event and be an excellent opportunity for the younger members to gain tour- nameat play experience. The ladies travelled to Walkerton on Aug. 12 and the winners there included: Betty Walker, first • low gross; Carolyn Schofield, second low net; and Sheila Cameron, fourth low gross, • all from the second flight. Only a few more Sundays remain before the conclusion of the Sunday Sinners tour- naments. The final Sunday is Sept. 6 and those who par- ticipate must have played a minimum off eight weeks. Winners from the last two, weeks include Dick Eskerod and Doug Leitch. The Wednesday Night Men's League play will draw to a close on Aug. 26. To be eligible to play on the 26th members of each team must have played at least four Wednesday nights. Leaders of the league as of Aug. 12 play are the members of team six • with 64 points and • second place belongs to team four with 58 points. Massed choir at Belgrave service BELGRAVE — A large crowd thoroughly enjoyed the open-air community service which was held at Victoria Park, Brussels, August2. Choir members from the three churches in Belgrave together with members from other churches in Brussels, Walton, Bluevale and Blyth sang in a massed choir of 60 voices, accompanied by Mrs. Bill King of Brussels and conducted by Rev. G. Roberts of Knox United Church, Belgrave. The choir sang three beautiful anthems "Glory to the King of Kings", "Crumond" and "King All Glorious". RevAllan Johnston of London was guest speaker and other ministers taking part were Rev. Kenneth Innes of Brussels and Bel - grave Presbyterian chur- ches, Rev. Daniel Sargent of Brussels and Blyth AnglicAn churches, Rev. Eric Le Drew of Brussels United Church and Father Jim Higgins of Wingham and Brussels Catholic Churches _t4_1111-1*44'!-,81) From the Barn Tickets Still Available with Ted Johns Directed by Paul Thompson "An Agricultural Comedy for Cynical Times" Call 523-930d, 523-9225 OPEN ING , Aug. 25 - Sept. 5 Blyth Memorial Hall 8:30 p.m. Matinee added Sept 5 2:00 p.m. He Won't Come in 3rd Annual Gorrie SLOW PITCH TOURNAMENT August 21,22,23 - A - B Championship Prize Money, Trophies! Food Booth and Refreshment Booth. • 4 GET IN ON THE ONTARIO SIRES STAKES CLINTON KINSMAN RACEWAY SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 POST TIME: 1:30 P.M. OVER 98,000. 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