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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1985-10-09, Page 9BRUSSELS AND AREA Institute hosts historical meeting, • Brussels Correspondent EDNA McLELLAN 887-9084 The Majestic Women's Institute of Brus- sels hosted the Huron Historical Society meeting in the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre on September 30. A display of antiques, quilts, pictures and treasurers from long ago greeted the more than 50 guests from Clinton, Goderich and Bayfield. Mrs. Peggy Cudmore opened the meeting with Mrs. Alice Brothers at the piano to sing the Institute Ode. Duets were also performed by Mrs. Brothers and Mrs. Mary Bryans at the piano. The Histoncal Society conducted their business and then turned the meeting over to Brussels. The speaker for the evening was Mrs. Glenna Stephens a member of the Majestic W .1. The subject was the history of brussels from its beginning in 1852 to 1985. Following the christening of Brooklyn Louise Wheeler there was a dinner at the home of her parents Brenda and Gerry W heeler, Guests attending were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Knight and Karen, of Brussels•; Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Wheeler, of RR 1 Ethel; Carla Knight and Bruce Gun, from London; Mr. and Mrs. Stan Alexander, from Ethel; Mr. and Mrs. Doug W heeler and family, Kitchener and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wheeler and family, Burling- ton. CARD PARTY HELD On Tuesday evening October 1 the Majestic Women's Institute hosted their first card party of the season with a good turn out. There were eight tables at play. Mrs. Glenna Stephens welcomed everyone and cards began, with the following winners. High lady, Mrs. Ida Evans; high man, Jim Bowman; low lady, Ethel Long; low man, Jim McTaggart; birthday closest to the day, Mrs. Della Shaw. The next euchre will be on Tuesday, November 5 at 8 p.m. in the library. PEOPLE WE KNOW Mrs. Adah Smith, Bob and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby travelled to Thunder Bay on the weekend to visit with Donald and Mary Smith and attended the wedding of Karl Smith and Sylvia Mikalvec at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Approximately 17 friends of Mrs. Jane Badley and children Bobby and Tracy gathered at the Golden lantern on Wednes- day evening, September 25 for a farewell party. Following dinner, the time was spent socializing and the Badleys were presented with a gift. The Badly family have moved to Bradford, Ontario. The Majestic Women's Institute will be having a Bake and Craft Sale on Friday, October 11 at 2 p.m. The Majestic Women's Institute meeting (Continued on Page Al2) Church group discusses extra blessings Belgrave Correspondent MRS. L.F:W LS STONIDHOUSE 887.9487 Extra Blessings at Thanksgiving was the theme of the Evening Unit of Knox United Church, Belgrave. It met recently at the home of Mrs Harold Vincent, Annie Cook conducted the worship and Mrs. Ross Anderson and Mrs. George Johnston gave readings. Mrs. George Michie, thanked the hostess and read a thought for the day. Other topics of discussion concerned Professor W.A. Andrews conducting the service on Children's Sunday October 20 and the lunch to follow, and a Regional Rally to be held in Gorrie United Church, October 9 at 7 p m. Mrs. William Coultes introduced the new two year study. It is on Canada's Native People. The meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction and lunch was provided by Mrs. George Procter and Mrs. Les Shaw. LORD'S SUPPER 41/0 A large congregation attended Knox United Church on Sunday to celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper prior to the deliverance of the message by Rev. John G. Roberts and the partaking of the communion. Debbie Hopper was confirmed as a member of the church. Debbie, a former attendant of the Belgrave church now resides in Palmer- ston. BISCUIT BAKERS Pies were the topic of discussion at the third meeting of the Belgrave 4-H club. Members also learned about additives and were able to make chicken corn pie, carrot pie and coconut banana cream pie. PEOPLE Debbie Hopper of Palmerston and Roxy Bauman of Drayton were weekend visitors with Mr. John Anderson of Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby, RR 4, Brussels, Ada Smith and her son Bob of. Brussels motored to Thunder Bay last week. While there they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith and ilso attended the Smith- Miklavec wedding at St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Thunder Bay. Marjorie Procter of London visited last . week with her mother Elizabeth Procter Marjorie attended the fowl supper in the arena on Wednesdiy evening and also the Harvest Home Cturch Service in Trinity Anglican Church on Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Van Niekerk, Sheryl and Jeff of Shanty Bay, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hopper of Atwood, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hopper and Debbie Hopper of Palmerston, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hopper, Julie and Travis, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hopper, Carol, Heather and Kendra all of RR 5, Brussels and John Anderson of Belgrave attended the 67th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Morrison Sharpin of W ingham at the Gotland Curling Club, W ingtham on October 5. Ninety-eight relatives and friends attended this celebration. The special guest at the next meeting of the Belgrave Women's Institute will be Patti Robertson from Classic Interiors. Patti will be speaking on interior decorat- ing, offering hints and revealing the latest in decorating styles. The meeting is set for October 15 at 8:15 p.m. Relatives and friends from this area attending the wedding of Richard Anderson and Ann Catherine Jean on Saturday, October 5 at St. John's by the Lake Church, Grand Bend were Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson and Sheila, Mr. and Mrs. George (Continued on Page A10) Cranbrook family make visit to Toronto ('ranhmok Correspondent MRS. MAC' ENGEL 887-6645 Mr and Mrs John Saxon and Eddie spent a weekend with relatives and friends in Toronto. Mr. and Ms Louis Zimmer, Cleveland, spent several days with' their cousin Mrs. Lylie Gordon. Mr and Mrs Ken MacDonald enjoyed a recent bus trip to the Agawa Canyon. Mrs Mac Engen accompanied Mrs. Wit- fred Strickler for a visit with Mrs Ernie Waddell, Fullartor, on Friday The October meeting of the Cranbrook Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Leslie Knight. Eleven members an- swered the roll all "your favorite acces- sory." The guest speaker was unable to come so Mrs. Bert van Donkersgoed and Mrs. Frank Workman gave a humorous demon- stration on tying ;carves. Mrs. Jim Hart reported on the District Executive Meeting in Gorrie. Mrs. Donald Perrie and Mrs. Jim Hart are going to the Fall Rally at Thames Church in the Exeter area Mrs Clare Veitch Brussels Fair group meets fair for another yea-. The third Saturchy' in May in 1986 there will be a gigantic lea market starting at 9 a m. with activitiesfor the children through- out the day. Guest speakers were discussed for the annual meeting. The Brussels Agricultural Society Otneers and Directors held their meeting at the Arena on October 2 Secretary to pay Fled our M C., Brussels Legion Pipe Band and pay the Community Centre S.50tl 00 for rent Discussion followed on ways to improve the BE FIRE WISE! 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