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The Brussels Post, 1972-04-19, Page 1There was little encouragement for visitors to picnic in Brussels Lions Park on Monday as the Maitland overflowed its banks and flooded the park area. While the flood created some problems, no damage resulted. To many it was a welcome sign that spring was at hand. (Staff Photo) Brussels Post BRUSSELS ONTARIO $4.00 A Year in Advance - $5.00 to U.S.A. - Single Copy 10c 101st Yea, — Issue No. 16 Wednesday, April 19, 1972 Turkey dinner,installations feature Majestic annual Former residents respond to Centennial invitationn A turkey dinner preceded the annual meeting of Majestic Worn en's Institute at Brussels or Thursday. Prepared and served by the ladies of the United Church the dinner was attended by 55 mem- . hers and guests. Seated at the e hort Ohots By Evelyn Kennedy • The Village of Brussels and The Brussels Post are not the only ones who are observing their Centennial anniversary this year. Brussels St. John's 'Ma- sonic Lodge are also marking their hundred years of activity in this community. They are holding a Centennial Ladies' Night on May 12th with a banquet and dance in Brussels Legion. Hall. * * * * * * The Maitland River was run- ning swift and deep on Thursday morning of last week. Fed by the melting snows the flood waters were overflowing the banks, completely inundating the Lions picnic park and almost reaching the Topnotch Feed building on the opposite side of the river. In spite of the rain- fall on Sunday the water had receded somewhat on Monday morning. The unsightly banks of dirty piled up snow are fast disappearing and no One has ex- pressed any regret at their going. Energetic persons are, or have already been busy raking lawns, clearing them of debris over- looked last fall, and bits of twigs (Continued on Page 9) head table which was decorated with yellow and blue flowers, the W.I. colours, were the offi- cers of the institute and the East Huron district president, Mrs. C. Mathers of Bluevale. Mrs. Wilma Hemingway pro- posed a toast to the F.W.I.O. who are this year celebrating the 75th anniversary of their founding and this was replied to by Mrs. Jessie Engel. Between courses and at intervals during the pro- gram community singing, led by Mrs. Wilma Hemingway, with Mrs. Lulu Kerr at the piano was enjoyed. Mrs. Joe Cooper and Mrs. Lorne Nichol had the music sheets with the lucky numbers on and they were given the flowers from head table. At the conclu- sion of the meal, Mrs. Jennie Strachan thanked the ladies of the church for the dinner meal and this was replied to by Mrs. Barbara McCutcheon. The business part of the meeting condcuted by the pres- ident, Mrs. Leona Armstrong assisted by the secretary-treas- urer, Mrs. Marie McCutcheon followed. Mrs. Armstrong wel- comed those present especially the District President Mrs. Mathers and Mrs. David wheel- er who represented the 4-H Club leaders. The roll call was to intro- duce your guest and tell who your "Sunshine Pal" was. The Sunshine Pals will be continued. for another year - give a gift When you like but not at the end of the year. One minute's silence was ob- served in memory of the late Marie Davis, a valued and faith- ful member. It was decided to sell tickets on the Centennial Quilt which the members had made and which was on display. Women's Institute signs with the name and crest on will be placed at the four entrances to the village. The annual meeting of East Huron District will be held ESTABLISHED 1872 near Lakelet on May 9th. Those wishing to attend are to advise the secretary or president. At the June meeting the Institute will entertain some of our neighbour- ing Institutes and the guest speak- er, Mrs. David Schenck of Sea- forth will show slides of Ger- many.- The executive and conveners of standing committees are to meet at the home of Mrs. Leona Armstrong on April 27 to make up the programs for the year. It was agreed to join the His- torical Society for another year. Thank You notes from Mrs. J. Stra.chan and Jim Davfs were read. Mrs. Earl Cudmore gave the motto on "Hope for the best - prepare for the worst and take what the committee gives you". Mrs. Marie McCutcheon, secretary-treasurer presented an encouraging report for the 1971-72 year. The auditor's re- port was given by Mrs. Amy Speir. A humorous number pre- sented by Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Ma- chan, Mrs. de Vries and Mrs. Steiss who were suitably attired, provoked much laughter. This was followed by the standing committee reports - Home Economics by Mrs. D. Hemingway; Agriculture and Canadian Industries by Mrs. C. (Continued on Page 10) Heads fair board ladies Despite a headline in last week's issue of the Post the president of the ladies organizat- ion of the Brussels Fair Board is Mrs. Doug. Hemingway. While the story carried the correct name, we regret the heading was in error. Mrs. Geo. Mutter who was shown as being, the president, is the past presi- dent of the organization. More than 800 invitations havt gone out to former residents asking them to attend the Brussels Centennial, Mrs. C. Matheson told a meeting of the Centennial Committee. Already replies are being received indicating that there is broad interest in the four day event which gets underway June 30. Parade details announced at the meeting indicated that the Blue. Water Shrine Club would participate as well as an un usual vehicle sponsored by Tees- water Creamery. The committee agreed to present Centennial plaques to drivers of cars participating in the antique car parade as mem- entos of their visit to Brussels. While details of the horse rodeo have not been worked out the meeting learned that a ball. game between Milverton and Kitchener girls was confirmed and that the Brussels old time girls team would play Clifford. A decision regarding the extent of the fireworks display will be taken at the next meet- ing after the fire brigade has had an opportunity to make a recommendation. Centennial committee chair- man Hugh Pearson said it was expected additional meetings of sub committees would be held prior to the next general meet- ing on May 1. This would per- mit final scheduling of events to be proceeded with at the May meeting. In the meantime Mrs. Rob- ert Richmond and Mrs. Geo. Mutter are looking for entries in a contest to select a Cen- tennial Queen. Contestants must be between 16 and 21 years of age on July 1st, 1972 and be residing in Brussels, Morris or Grey Town- ship. The rules permit any girl from the area who is attend- ing school or has been working elsewhere for not more than five years, to enter. Rev. Frederick Faist of Stratford and G. W. Tiffin of Wingham were nominated by Huron-Perth Presbytery of the United Church as Commissioners to the 25th General Council that will meet in Saskatoon, S ask, this August. General Council is the highest Court of the United Church and meets every other year with about 400 Commis- sioners from across Canada at- tending. Also nominated at the same meeting as Commissioners were: Clergy Alternate, Rev. Doug warren of Crediton; Laity alter- nate, Mrs. Dorothy Graff, Strat- ford; Clergy Balot-at-Large for London Conference, Rev. Cecil Wittich, Blyth, Rev. Derwyn Docken, Walton, and Rev. Glen Wright, Exeter; Laity Ballot-at- Large for Conference, Wesley Noack, Sebringville, Norman Al- exander, Londesboro and Paul Dunsmore, Stratford. Rev. J. Ure Stewart of Sea- orth received a standing ovation .rom the 90 members of Huron- Perth Presbytery at their meet- ing last Tuesday in Blyth. The occasion was the announcement by Rev. Clifford Britton, form- erly of Seaforth, that Mr. Stew- art would be celebrating his 65th anniversary as an ordained clergyman on April 30th. He will also be 90 years old in June. Mr. Stewart is still preaching almost every Sunday and con- tinues to be active in the church and community. In reply to the ovation he said he will continue to do what he could as the Lord allowed him to do so. In the afternoon session the members received a specialpre- sentation arranged by Rev. Cecil Wittich, chairman of Presby- tery's DiVision of Mission. Dr. Contestants will be judged. on basis, of personality, charm in terview and overall appearance. Deadline for entries is. June 17th, 1972 arid entries are to be directed to Mrs. Richmond, 887- 9340 or MrS. Mutter, 087-6117. Typical of letters being re- ceived is that sent to the secre tary, Mrs. Mary Lowe from Velma Lowry of 254 MacNab St., Denda.s, Ontario who says -"I want to tell you that Fred and I were delighted to receive the invitation to the Centennial. (I really didn't realize that Brussels was "born" one hundred years ago, but, I do know that it's name, at first, was I love the town where I was born and the dear people I knew; I, often think of them, and would like so much to go and be among them." Grey reeve will seek nomination Reeve Charles Thomas of Grey Township announced Wed- nesday he would stand for the Liberal nomination in the riding ,of Huron. The nominating convention is set for April 24 in Clinton Sec- ondary School according to as- sociation president, Gordon Mc- Gavin. Hon. Herb Gray, Minister of National Revenue will speak. Mr. Thomas was runner 'up four years ago when Mai t Edgar received the liberal nomination. A native of the Bussels area. Mr. Thomas Who is 44 has been active in community affairs for a number of years. He is serv- ing his 4th term as reeve. Harriet Christie, Deputy Secre- tary of the Division of Mission in Toronto and Rev. Morley Clarke, Co-Ordinating Secretary of the London Conference Div- ision of Mission were guests of Presbytery and by means of slides and tape recordings, ex- plained how their respective Div- ision had been organized to ful- fil its purpose - "To support the Church's mission of encour- aging and enabling persons...to discover, accept and express the gospel of Jesus Christ..."This is a newly formed Division in the Church, having only been brought into being this January. It seemd to be a day to honor people as Presbytery also ex- pressed appreciation to Al Baron . of Stewardship Services and Rev. Mel Boyd the Home MissionSup- erintendent for the work they had done over the past years. Both now will be moving to work in other areas of the Province. "The Role of Clergymen in Family Counselling" will be the theme of a day-long seminar for Ministers of Huron-Perth Pres- bytery to be held in St. John's United Church, Stratford next Tuesday. Professional laymen will be used for the leadership and the main speaker is Frank Reilly, of the Family Counsel- ling Services in Stratford. He will be assisted by Charles Lyons, Director of Social Ser- vices in London and Mr. Hen- nesey, Executive Director of the Catholic Family Centre, London,. Breaks hand Jack Evans, who had the MIS, fortune to fall and break a hand Is a patient in Wingharn and District- 1468pitaii Huron-Perth Presbytery names area delegates