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The Blyth Standard, 1981-07-29, Page 1
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1981 BLYTH, ONTARIO, PRICE: 30 Cents IMAGINE THE DRUMSTICKS — The Richmond girls, Blyth have been admiring the huge turkey taking form in their garage. The float by John and Anne Nebitt, Keith and Olwen Richmond and Brian and Betsy Allen will be entered in Morris' 125th Birthday parade Monday in Brussels. From those calculating looks Niki , Leah and Cherie are probably guessing at how big the drumsticks are. (Photo by Hamilton) Auburn Ladies Softball Sailorettes take title The Auburn Ladies Soft- ball 1981 was a successful event with large crowds attending game from Thurs- day evening to Sunday at 10 p.m. Chairman Bill Sproul was in charged arranging the games. The A Champion Trophy presented by the Craig fam- ily in memory of their late father W.J. Craig (Baseball Hill) to the Bap Tournament was won by the Sailorettes d Goderich with a score d 18-10 over Clinton House- wives. Betty WiThin d Gode- rich made the presentation b the Sailotette team and their coach, 'Clare Harman. Mup were presented also. The Clinton Hoa . ' .s re- ceived the runner-up trophy and glut mugs. The following teams took put. West Wawanosh, Ben - miller on Thursday at 7 with the score being 13.3. At 8:30 Blyth beat Dungannon 14-1. On Friday 7 p.m. Goderich Elevator beat Clinton Slur ges 16-6. A'ht the 8:30 game Clinton Housewives beat Art's Landscaping 11.7. Early Saturday morning Auburn beat Lucknow Noisy Ladles 10-7. A 10:30 the Sailorettes d Goderich beat Brussels 10-4. At 11:30 Summerhill lost to Goderich Superstars 17-6. Please turn to page 5 Fire destroys Flynn barn Fire destroyed a barn at the home of Hugh Flynn of R.R. 1 Londesboro on Friday afternoon. Along with the building, 5000 bales of hay were lost. Two bulls and five calves that were in the barn escap- ed injury. One bull started on fire, but is was put out with water. Some of the equipment in the milkhouse was also saved. Blyth and Clinton Fire Departments answered the call to the Flynn home and stayed until dark, Other family members and friends stayed on till five o'clock in the morning just to protect the milkhouse. Mrs. Flynn did say the fire started in the hay mow, but they don't know what caused it because it was the driest hay they had put in in 25 years. About 98 per cent of the area where the hay was was covered in steel and the one area where there was no strip was the one that started on fire. Mrs. Flynn said they plan to rebuild as their one son will be taking over the dairy area of the farm from them. The barn was partially cov- ered by insurance. Damages are being ass- essed. Volume 90 -- No. 30 Caravan weaves a kind of magic BY SHELLEY McPHEE Praised by MacLean's Magazine for its "infectious charm," and described by The Globe and Mail as, "When it was all over, people clapped till their arms ached," the highly acclaimed musical comedy Horseplay will be rolling into Clinton for two performances on Wednesday, July 29th and Thursday, July 30th. Horseplay is no ordinary stage production, but an extraordinary play that The Hamilton Spectator called, "A once•in•a•lifetime experience." Along with superb acting, costuming, singing and dance, Horseplay gains special recognition as the only horse-drawn play in North America. Originating from Armstrong, B.C. the Caravan Stage Company, with its 11 Clydesdale horses, five hand -carved cites wagons and 22 performers have been taking to the road for the past 10 years with their unique variety shows. This year. the Croup has ventured beyond the mountains and the prairies in a 16 -week Ontario bur, which will visit 17 communities, finishing with a 10 day date in Toronto in September. The Caravan has been described as a frontier day group and a company of singing gypsies, but the Toronto Sunday Sun cap- tured the magic, the excit• ment and the wonderment of the performers and their show by writing. "The troupe mesmerized, excited, delighted the city folk. The) wove a kind of magic, but they are no roving band of gypsies. Musicians. actors, writers, terriers, teamsters, cooks, graphic artists, pup• pet makers, clowns, horse• men, technicians • they are a group of highly professional, dedicated thespians who come together (some with their families) every summer to live and perform to- gether." After a held -over stop in Stratford and performances in Mitchell, Seafoxth, Clinton the Caravan will be rolling into Blyth and setting up their delightful production at the Blyth Lion's Park, off Highway 4, at the south limits of town. Horseplay will be performed under the stars for three nights and the actual Clydesdales will be resting before moving onto Wingham, Wroxeter, Mt. Forest. Fergus, Brampton and Toronto. the 11 horses are beautiful, well -cared for animals and were trucked east from the Caravan farm m Armstrong, B.C. To make their journey through the bactroads of Ontario more comfortable, they have beer, shod with special plastic shoes and rubber plates ti. protect against hoof injuries. Caravan also boasts four more, not so -lovely, but highly enters pining Clydes Lincoln, Chesy, Dodge and Ford are the four singing and dancing horses who, through the aid of Grandma Mulvaney, are fighting against a quick end in the slaughterhouse • and that's what Horseplay is all about The modern age of automa- tion, the vanishing family farm, government bureaucracy, Canada's energy crisis and the police all take a poke in this fastpaced, slapstick musical comedy. Horseplay is pure horsepower and a show that you shouldn't miss. Tickets for the August 1, 2, and 3 performances are available Please turn to page 13 FIRE FIGHTERS — Fire destroyed Hugh Flynns barn south of Londesboro, Friday afternoon. Blyth firemen answered the call at 1:10 p.m. and by 3 o'clock the fire was under control and workers were tearing at the tin roof to put out hot spots. (Photo by Hamilton) A2 -- THE BLYTH STANDARD, JULY 29, 1981 By REV. CHARLES A. SWAN Duff's Church, Walton, Ontario The Tenth Commandment says You shall not covet your neighbour's vire. or his manservant. or his ox. or his ass. or anything that is sour neighbour's. The Ret Jahn Brown !n his dictionart trf the Bible wrote To cos et is to sinfull, and inm deratcls to desire earthly enjoyments such as honour, wt'alth and pleas ure He further states that •osetnusness is an txccssise desire for earthly things. or Of w hat belongs to our neigh hour A 'osteous person can teeter he satisfied iSec Joshua -20 211 If all of us monitor out thoughts we are ltkclt to ht'tome .w are o1 thoughts of sell pit, We oras find our, seltcs thinking this person makes more mot et than Ido „r that person has a longer t acauon than I do or s„- and �o riot•sn't tork as hard as .i<' or Su• has j nt'wrr car than I hast. and so on Such attitudes represent c,,,rt .,users, 11,,sr ttho demand wage You shall not covet The minister's study parity are covetous. Halifax policemen were covetous when they went on strike demanding wages equivalent to policemen in other cities. Postal workers who are pre sends hanging consumers and tax pavers over the head with their excessive demands are covetous It is unrea- sonable to expect the tax payer to support unprodui tise workers as when a person is pregnant, or to pros ide day. care This should he the responsibility' of the parents. The only exception should he w hen there is geniune hardship Help should be pros is ded. Some students were ,old they were lucks to hase tuition. text and exercise hooks provided for them as mans of us had to pas for them. The response given. "You are old fashion ed We should also he given free uniforms and free bus fare." A teacher comment. ed "Then they w ill want us to come to school and pre pare their meals... There is a "me first, me second. and me last" atti tude abroad. This concept is based on selfishness, and a lack of regard for others. Everyone should see the film "What You Are Is What You Were When" That film has a good explanation of the difference between genera- tions. One group in the film hale been spoiled because they were constantly given things by their parents. and they learned to he receivers. They were given because their parents did not want them to have a hard time like we did. Parents gave and the children received. If you break your tov we will fix if for you, or we will get you another one. Consequently mans people never learned it is more blessed to give than to receive. Politicians are covetous and self serving. They looked at what hockey players make and others. and decided to help themselves to the public purse. They set a very had example especially when they ask the rest of us to restrain ourselves even though most of us have far less to live on. Whoever heard of an employee help- ing himself: or herself to wages as politicians have done both provincially and federally. Ontario politicians helped themselves to twice as much as was recom- mended, while those in 01. tawa were not as greedy and took two thirds. Politicians should not be allowed to decide what they are paid. Since the people foot the hill. an independent body repro• sentative of the people should decide. The old saying on the cracker jack box "The more you get the more you want" still holds true. Psychologist tell us we have few needs such as food, shelter, cloth• ing affection, but many wants. Many of the demands of people are based on their wants. They want more to support a life style to which they have become accu• stomed. We all need to covet the best gifts as advised by St. Paul. We should covet Love, Honesty. Integrity, A willingness to work, peace, and joy. With such attributes there would be no need for one strike after the other. Public sersants such as post- al workers. teachers. police• men. hospital workers. and in areas where the public welfare is at stake should pot be allowed to strike Essen- ial services such as the mail should be readily available. The unselfish person consi• ders the public good first. Church service Worshippers at Blyth Uni- ted Church on July 26 were greeted by Ray Madill and Bob Peck Ushers were Fern McDowell, Evelyn and Char- lie Smith. Cheryl Cronin was soloist, singing "1 Believe in a Hill Called Mt. Calvary. Children's story was "Heaven, Here and Now," and before Rev. Smith fin- ished, he had everyone in the Church repeating. "the time to be happy is now. the place to be happy is here, the way to be happy is to make others happy, and spread a little Heaven right here." In his sermon "added blessings for being thankful,' Mr. Smith enlarged on the Scripture passage of the healing of the 10 lepers. All were healed but the one who returned to thank Jesus was made whole. Unless you are thankful for something. that something does you very little good. Mr. Smith announced that the Good News Courier will be parked across from the Post Office and open for business on Thurs.. July 30, 2.6 p.m. BUSINESS DIRECTORY David Longstaff Ltd. Optician 87 Main St. South. SF.AFORTII Optometrist's and Ophthalmologist's Prescriptions Filled Prompth SUMMER HOURS: Man.. Tues., Thurs. Fn. 9:00 a,m.•5:30 p.m. Wed. & Sat. Closed COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE 527-1303 WARD UPTIGROVE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS USTOWEL, ONT. 291.3040 H.T. DALE SEPTIC TANK PUMPING SERVICE CLINTON PHONE 482-3320 or 527-0284 JOHN LONGSTAFF Optometrist Seaforth 527-1240 Monday to Friday 9 `" 10 Saturday 9 72 Closed Wednesdays BY APPOINTMENT Free parking on Premises `.1 BEARSS ALUMINUM Blyth 523-9640 for a complete line of aluminum siding. soffit and fascia, eavestrough, doors, windows, railings, awnings and shutters. Specializing in custom encasements. Hi EST READY MIX LTD. 420 BAYFIELD RD., CLINTON, ONTARIO 482-3431 UjIiI()n OLD MILL IN BLYTH Factory Outlet WOOL AND LEATHER 1 ;14 PRODUCTS ►I YOUR CHOICE FROM - ✓ONE OF THE LARGEST INVENTORIES ON THIS CONTINENT Telephone 523-9666 New Swim= H.ae.r Maas. • Sate. 94 Sttttatiays 1-! Open all Ralliar Karen's Hairloft Auburn Former lucattun of the Klip n Kurl For men s and Ladies Hairstyling CaII 526-7277 for an appointment Hours - Wed 9.8 Thurs ti Fr, 9.5 Sal 9.1 Kar" Br loge FRED LAWRENCE Electrical Contractor HOME FARM AND COMMERCIAL. WIRING PHONE AUBURN 526.7505 GENERAL Gordon Llltutt 519.523.1522 LAWRIE DECORATING *Faint *Wallpaper *Flooring Wellington St. Blyth 523-4525 D.R. Nisbitt OPTOMETRIST 12 Isaac St Clinton, Ont By Appointment 482-3677 I IFL R john Elliott 519.523.4323 Elliott 1ItBuraiirl .kgritr4 timitrd Ltubi,slrru 1911) BIN T11. ONTARIO NOM 1110 5 19.521.4481 LI\LSTOCK MORIALITN INSURANCE Bowes Electronic Shop T.V. Antennae & Tower Installation Repairs Magnavox - Sharp - T.V. & Stereo Admiral Appliances 523-4412 Hamilton St., Blyth GENERAL REPAIRS OF ALL TYPES TOWING SERVICE 24 HOURS A DAY B. 6 g FLEMING FEED MILL •Bulk Pelleted Feed *Fast Unloading Elevator •2 pits open 24 Hrs. a day CLINTON Geo. Burkholder AUTO BODY COLLISION REPAIRS & REFINISHING TOWING SERVICE 24 HOURS A DAY 523-9474 BLYTH SAFETY CENTRE Alsgnmenf-Wheel Belancsng COMPLETE BRAKE SERVICE DISCS& DRUMSMACHINED GENERAL SERVICE AND REPAIRS SAFETY INSPECTIONS cRic4mond gatayts, Ltd. Blyth Ontario 523-4501 523-9207 CHATTERTON AUTO -SERVICE ESSO 523-9322 LYLE YOUNGBLUT OIL BURNER SALES & SERVICE Your Oil Heating Contractor' BLYTH ONTARIO PHONE 523.9U5 All eyes on Royal While this may be only Monday morning when I'm writing this , my mind in on the wee hours Wednesday morning when over 600 mil. lion people will watch the greatest fairy tale come true on the television screen in their homes. The highly acclaimed romance, and now marriage. has been in the news since the charming Lady Di gave the nod to the Prince's question last February. It is times like this that I truly wish we had one of those colour TV's to watch the whole program before work. The last royal news event I remember clearly was when the Prince was made the Prince of Wales. My godparents believed firmly in the monarchy and viewed the pomp and splen. dor of the occasion as just, and well worth the seeing. So the four of us and my mother dressed in our Sun. day best and travelled over to watch the news event in colour. I remember more from Me to You By Rhea Hamilton about the Prince walking into the area and his mother, the queen, handing him his title, than about the other events which took place that year in our own back yard. 11 has been next to im• possible to avoid being hit over the head with the news of the upcoming wedding. Almost each and every news cast has either some story on the couple or some comment about the events. I have heard comments about the extravagance in- volved and the state of the economy being not able to withstand the withdrawal of S1.5 million for the occasion. Yet the Knick-Knack and souvenir industry in England will be raking in dollars for everything from plates and china comemorating the oc- casion to the ridiculous false ears cariciture mugs. jack in Friends fete Janet Cook Janet Cook was guest of honour on July 8 at a shower held for her at the home of Ferne McDowell of Blyth About 20 friends of Blyth - and area attended. Janet and her mother were seated in easy chairs decora- ted with pink and blue streamers and an attractive umbrella overhead. Pretty corsages were pinned on the bride by the hostess Ferne McDowell and on the bride's mother, Erma Cook by the co -hostess Mary Walden. Mrs. McDowell welcomed all and then read a poem entitled "The Kick tinder the Table". Mrs. Walden conducted a couple of games and then read verses to Janet offering het some • • • . advice. A poem • y Helen Steiner Rice was given by Ferne McDowell entitled "What is Marriage." It is sharing and caring. Giving and forgiving. Walking hand in hand, Talking hears to heart. Seeing through each others eyes, Laughing together. Weeping together, Praying together. And always trusting And believing And thankingGod For each other for Love that is shared is a beautiful thing It enriches the soul And makes the heart sing. ••• Evelyn Smith read an ad- dress to Janet and wished her all the best in her forthcoming marriage. Janet was the recipient of many gifts. Some fun and pictures followed as Janet modelled a piece of wearing apparel covered with bows. She then thanked all for the gifts and lunch followed, served by Mrs. McDowell and Mrs. Walden, assisted by Linda Wilson and Janice Robinson. Notice' AFTER JULY 24th Jan's Beauty Shoppe will be moved to its new location 2 corners west of B&Igrove on Concession 9 For appointment Phone 357-2151 Janice Robinson the boxes, toys, T-shirts and other assorted items all suit• ed to any taste. no matter where you live or how you feel about the royal wed• ding. But even herr in Canada the monarchists are going to have a hey day. One couple 1 know is have a wedding party Wednesday evening and I would imagine they will toast the coloured re• runs with lightly chilled champagne. My sympathy lies with the new bride who showed signs of strain Saturday when the press in their frenzy to get a story from Lady Di at a polo match drove her to the edge. It caused a stir when she left abruptly. tears glistening in her eyes and cheeks flaming probably more with frustat• ion at not being able to maintain her composure. But being only 19 and holding up incredibly well under pressure, Lady Di certainly is the lady for the bonny price. With a new face at the palace and cer- tainly a new angle for the press to watch, the mon- archy will come into full attention for long after the wedding. Which, in turn, means just more tourist dollers for the country which is what is needed. My best to the couple and 1 hope the privacy of their home, no matter where it will be, will be maintained THE BLYTH STANDARD, JULY 29, 1981 — A3 romance and they can enjoy a few moments without the eye of the public constantly prying. Don't miss the car van set up in the Blyth Lions park. Although the price of admis- sion may seen a little high remember that it is a threa- tre Croup that has bilis like everyone else and iives much cheaper than you or me in order to bring this remarkable play to Ontario Caravan sneak preview Children 16 and under Free Sunday, Aug. 2 2p m SURROUNDED BY SOUVENIRS -- Edwin Martin sits surrounded by souvenirs for Morris Township's 125th birthday in the newly set up shop in Brussels formerly occupied by Country Ceramics. The shop is open in the afternoons from 1 to 5 and the Morris Township history book -- Morris Township, Past to Present by Jeanne Kirkby is now available there. (Photo by Ranney) 1000 BVVSIHATSAVEYDU RINIY No. 1 Fresh CHICKEN LEGS Beef Blade STEAKS Peri Butt CHOPS Schneider's Bulk WIENERS bonita T iw-end ' HAM Schneider's Blue Ribbon coop WHIP 1.39 hosed Mon., August 3 Weston Hotdog or Hamburg 1.39 1.69.. 1.49.. BUNS • mix or match 10 pkg. only .53 .,. 4.99 TalEAO s BAGS 1.H9 PAPER TOWELS1 .29 Revak Facial 1.69. TISSUES lows ILL Sunlight 6 litre powdered 269. DETERGENT 379 Nabob Tradition Blend Stare Sliced lb. COFFEE ,r Treeswest Pun SS et. unsweetened "by the piece srrly" e.1.19 !ORANGE JUICE Nature's Best 12 at. CORNc, Kernel 3/1.00 LEMONADE .53 .TV te. Niagara 12''h a. Pink or white Nescafe 10 et. jar instant 'Came of 24 cans 11.99 ea. Nr retetne 2 w . bag CORN Frame, Fancy 1.49 COFFEE 5.89 Heinz 22 a. Keg "0" KETCHUP 1.83 BLYTH MEAT MARKET "Open 6 days a week Friday till 9 p.m." Free Delivery Custom Killing - Cutting and Wrapping - by appointment. We reserve the right to Ii nit quantities Phone 323-4351 FREE DELIVERY PRICES IN EFFECT THURS.•SAT. M -- THE BLYTH STANDARD, JULY 29, 1981 THE BLYTH STANDARD Box 10 Blyth, Ontario Established 1891 519.523-9646 NOM 1H0 Serving BLYTH and the surrounding community Published at BL.YTH, ONTARIO every Wednesday morning by McLean Bros Publishers Limited Andrew Y McLean, Publisher Rhea Hamilton, Editor & Advertising Member Canadian Community Newspaper Association Ontario Weexry Newspaper Association and Tne Audit Bureau of Circulation Subscription rates Canada $12 a year on advance) outside Canada S25 a year lin advance) Single copies - 30 cents each Authorized as second class mail by Canada Post Office Registration Number 1319 , Wet or dry? It isn't too long before Hullett ratepayers again will go to the polls to vote on whether the township stays dry or goes wet. The last vote three years ago found the township dry after the ballots were counted and the small halls in Auburn and Londesboro became restricted in the type of activities that could be planned. Lets face it. Liquor sold at events for adults is still a drawing card and cannot be ignored when organizations are trying to raise funds for community work. The nice part about the halls is that they are small, and hold a comfortable crowd of close to 100 people. Not too many, yet just the right size for an intimate wedding or annual dance for a small group which cannot afford the high priced auditoriums that need a small army to fill. As it is at present small local groups have to rent large tent facilities. Auburn softball tournament hosted their teams in a beer tent on the river fiats. Had sale been legal in Hullett the price of the tent could have been used for the Auburn hall. With increased revenues the hall could be updated with more washrooms facilities for future and larger groups. While some may argue that drinking around the hall and in the village itself, could be hazardous and damages could occur with more regularity this perhaps would be offset by eliminating the hazards that can arise as people drive back and forth between the events at the grounds and the beer tents on the river flats. This discussion may seem premature now but once these youngsters are back in school the time will move with lightening speed and before we know it the vote will be here and gone. Start thinking now about your vote and watch for that date. To the editor: On the constitution I have followed the news accounts of the constitutional crisis in Canada for several years As the great -grand daughtet of Richard Brigham who settled in Huron County near Bluth in I854 and as the daughter 11 Florence Mills Clvsdalc. whose family ht-!ory Your editor in 19-2, Mr, Keith Roulston..n kindly carried at the time of her death, I would like to make three obscrsa tions which are the product of many vears of reflection 1) The governments of Great Britain and the Netherlands are the only two govern, ments ie Europe which traditionally have recognized that a queen may reign in her own right where there is no male heir. This is based on the Zelophehad law of ancient Israel. Ml other countries in Europe were under Salic law which excludes a female from the dynastic succession. Whether or not one regards the British monarch as a figurehead these days. the fact remains that in times past the monarch did rule, and under British law a woman could come to the throne. In a time of struggle for women's rights, this incredible fact has the most far-reaching implications. 2J A Christian woman by adoption through Christ is a spiritual descendant of the freewoman Sarah, not of a slavewoman subject to the bidding of her master. Every woman can become a freewoman through Christ. This in turn means that every Christian woman is a queen, not a servant, in her own household, with a place of respect in the community. She is not a slave. She is not to be exploited. She is supposed to assume her own responsibilities freely. This her birthright to be claimed in even generation. 3) The dialectical relation between federal authority and state or provincial rights in the American Constitution and in the British North American Act a Iso emhodies t his unique relationship, Men in leadership positions have called federal authority and provincial rights the two sovereignties, but further clarification is necessary, The cover• eignties are those. not of two masculine principles. but of the masculine principle of federal authority and the feminine principle of states or provincial rights. In short, this is the equal and paradoxical recognition of both order and freedom. contract and consent. structure and vitality, Platonic Being and Aristotelian Becoming. the "Yes' Please turn to page 5 Thanks We the residents of Au. burn, Mich, would like to express our gratitude to the people and the Lions Club of Auburn Ontario, for the sup- per and reception for us when we visited Auburn. We had a great time, which we will remember for a long time. We are looking forward for your visit to Auburn, Mich. the second weekend of July 1982. Gary A. Straley President, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Strike one! Behind the Scenes by Keith Roulston Summer is traditionally the time when we "get away from it all" in Canada by going on vacation by either retreating to a peaceful haven somewhere in the backwoods or seeing some other part of the world. This summer you don't even have to go away to get away from it all because what with various strikes, "it all'' is being taken away from us. You don't have to worry about getting had news by mail these days thanks to the postal strike and you won't get it on C.B.C. thanks to the technicians strike. But, of course. if the strike business gets on your nerves and you want to escape by going to a ball game you'll be out of luck because the ball players are on strike too. For a huge chunk of the Canadian population. "getting away from it all" in the last few years seems to mean getting away from the fob and out on the picket line. Canada has developed one of the worst strike records in the world, We are paying the price once again for an adversary system that dominates this coun- try in everything from polities to labour relations. We have a system that pits one side against another in a tug o' war to see who will prevail instead of pulling together to make the country better, The adversary system in labour relations grew naturally enough. It became such a bitter battle because a good many business- men were quite happy to make employees suffer any danger. for as many long hours for as little money as possible so that owners could make a lot of money. Faced with a complete lack of morality from the bosses (many of whom hid behind a veil of Christian self-righteousness all the time) the workers had to use what power they could to try to even the balance of power. Every increase in pay, every improvement in making the workplace safer, every concession to the dignity of the workers had to be fought for by the workers, often to the point of valence and bloodshed, too often at the cost of lives. When you heat those union songs sung at rallies, there is a lot of history and feeling behind them. Unionists have been caught up in the rhetoric of those early struggles, however, to the point of the ridiculous. Today any fight with management, no matter how trivial, is spoken of in the same terms as those early fights for the fundamental human necessi- ties in the work place. We hear the idiocy in one of the leaders of the baseball strike talking about the baseball players in terms of the "workers" struggle. Some workers. Many make snore than the president of General Motors. A majority more than the president of the United States. Nearly all more than the prime minister of Canada, for six month's work. Would that we all were downtrodden workers like those. We have gotten to the point that in the misuse of power, the immorality is often as much on the side of the union as on management. We have even seen cases where the manage- ment has warned that increased demands would mean bankruptcy, but the union. conditioned never to believe management, strikes anyway, wins the pay increase but loses the jobs of everyone because within months the company goes under. How much longer can we go stupidly along the course we are on' Any kid watching Sesame Street can tell you there has to be a better way. They teach childen that people working together can do a lot better than people working for themselves. The kids then grow up, go to work for management on ane side and the union on the other and forget the lesson. Some countries have made large steps toward industrialdemocracy and are reaping the dividends. Instead of turning workers against management they cooperate for the good of all. Managment, instead of thinking that only the men in the business suits can run the company, have been involving the workers in decision making. The men doing the actual work often have a better way of getting the job done than the textbook planners, The workers feel that it's their company too. On the other hand. with worker representatives on boards and invol• ving them in decision-making know the true financial workings of the company, and don't build in their own minds false mountains of profits. They then aren't so apt to ask for unreasonable pay increases and if their input increases the efficiency of the company, they deserve more reward which they often get through profit-sharing. It's not a perfect answer of course. People are still people and they'll find a way to foul things up even in the best of systems. But over the years, at work in various employee and mangement positions, 1 for one have always found things work best when as much trust and honesty are built into the system as possible. Involve the people in decision making who will most be affected by the decision. Then, at least if something goes wrong, they'll feel they had their say. Keep them informed as much u possible about the true financial picture and they'll feel they're not just being used. It sure beats fighting all the time. SAFE ON THIRD — For baseball fans the action was hot and heavy at the annual Auburn Ladies Softball Tournament this weekend. Sandy Fisher was safe on third in the game of Benmiller against Goderich Elevators Sunday afternoon. Benmilier lost by one run. (Photo by Hamilton) THE BLYTH STANDARD, JULY 29, 1961 -- A5 Sailorettes take title Continued from page I interest ran high u the different teams were winners and losers until Sunday evening when West Wawan- ah woo the B championship and Art's Landscaping, was the runner-up. The chairman for this Lion's Club event wu Lion BW Sproul, and be presented West Wawanosh with their trophy and situ Urge ge crowds attended the dances and beer tent on the River flats both Friday and Saturday evenings. Several prizes were drawn and the prize winners for the Ladies Softball team were David Gousher and Bruce Fisher. More than 125 Auburn Ontario residents turned out b the dinner reception for visitors from our Sister City, Auburn, Michigan Friday evening in the Auburn Com- munity Memorial hall, to greet them on their third visit b Auburn, Ontario Canada. The guests were welcomed by Eleanor Bradnock and the village clerk, Mrs. Ross Dobie. The pot -luck dinner wu set up by the Ladies d the Slo-Pitch team which had visited Auburn, Michigan two weeks earlier with other ladies who had also gone to our Sister City. Canada and the Stu - Spangled Banner was led by Rick Hawley accompanied by Mrs. Kenneth McDougall on the piano. Mr. Hawley uid the Grace. Following dinner a short program with Eleanor Brad- dock as chairman took place b welcome the Auburn Michigan residents. Greet- ings from the Village of Auburn were brought by Trustee Gordon Powell in the absence of the chairman Warner Andrews. Greeting from the Township of West Wawanosh were brough by Councillor Mrs. Cecil Crimson, and greetings from the Auburn and District Lion's Club by president To the editor Continued from page 4 and the "No" of Abelard's SIC ET NON, the top-down and the bottom-up. the great and the small, the universal and the particular. the Bridegroom and the Bride. A synthesis of opposing viewpoints or compromise at the highest point of tension is possible in the context of good -will and sacrifice for the common good. There is no other Utopia. J.B. Priestley in the 1950's stated that the masculine principle, such as the hydrogen bomb, was in the ascendancy. while the feminine principle was in eclipse. If the feminine principle is in eclipse it is only because we have either allowed this to Walter March. Wilma Berlin d Auburn, Michigan thank- ed everyone for the and the good time provided kir them during the visit. She presented ball caps for all the Auburn Men's Slo-Pitch team which had been sent from Auburn Michigan. The highlight presentation was the gift o Michigan Flag from the City of Auburn, Michigan, made by Gary Staley, the chairman of The Chamber of Camera to Gordon Powell. He thanked the Auburn, Ontario people for hospitality and friendli- ness and on his second visit here stated the exchange visits had developed lasting friendships. All visitors were taken on tour of the places of interest of Auburn and the surrounding towns of Blyth, Clinton and Goderich and Bemmil er. All extended a hearty invitation for next year, the second weekend in July 1982 to come and join in their Cornfest celebrations. happen or are dominated by a matriarchal rather than a bride centred society. The world-view embodied in the British institu- tions of state, church and family is the guarantee of freedom under law and two-party thinking, It is our precious heritage. My hope is that the prcstnt constitutional crisis will be resolved through a new manifestation of these two fundamen- tal principles. With every good wish, I am Yours sincerely, Judith Brigham. Ph. D 67 King St., Grand Bend, Ontario Londesboro Lions host golfers The Londesboro Lions held their annual Londesboro In- vitational Golf Tournament July 19 at Sunset Golf Course in Goderich. SPECTATORS GALORE — The bleachers were ' full at the Auburn Ladies Softball Tournament this weekend. Teams competed until Sunday night when the Goderich Sailorettes won the A Championship. (Photo by Hamilton) 18 holes of Golf were attempted by S5 golfers. After the golfing the men enjoyed a delicious meal daring which the prizes were awarded. Brad Kennedy acted as ernes as the award present- ed to Ken Pollard was a set of golf balls for 1st low gross with a scored 81. 2nd low grow, also with 81, was Bill Harris who was presented with a jacket donated by Bruce Roy, area Pioneer Corn Rep. Coming third with a low gross score of 82 was Bill Roy, who chose a set of g if balls for his prize. The top three low net scorers were Jim Presuator, who chose a lawn chair, Bill Shaddick winner of a hat and Eric Shellenberger who pick- ed a set of golf balls. Murray Manning won the detest to the pin contest on the loth. He also chose a set d golf balls as his prize. The most honest golfer award was presented to Jack Arm- strong and appropriately mongh, Jack chose a putter practice hole. Other prizes as drawn were A.W. Caldwell, a - :.,I F,, John Snell, spats socks, Art Airdire, hat, Jim LeBeau, flashlight, Clef Saundercock, brush, Tom Wheeler, set of baJ1s Rick Smith, set of gimes, Bob Mommresteeg, light, Dennis Knout, hat, Jack Tamblya, set of Allen wrenches, Gord Sbobbrook, screw driver, Keith Allen, hat, Dave Overboe, Knife, Bill Vincent, vise grips and Kevin Buchanan, a set of Ousts. Emcee Brad Kennedy pull- ed the coup d the day after disallowing three draws in a tow (previous prize winners) and then having his own name pulled for his efforts Brad took home a roll of nylon rope. Declaring the day a suc- cess the organizers thanked all who donated prizes, in- cluding T.B. Allen Ltd., Paul Kerrigan Fuels, Radfords Garage and Bruce Roy, and proposed that a second open be held in the fall. In diamond action last week both ladies teams fell victim to strong opposition as Auburn edged Summer- hill while Benmiller beat Londesboro. The squirts were active again with the Expos remain- ing undefeated u they top- ped the Dodgers Malay might, On Tuesday Mets kept on the heels d Expos u they edged the Tigers. Blue Jays had their hands full u the Orioles (Auburn) casae up with a strong effort Including a triple play, the Blue Jays emerged., .is keeping tbdr winning streak intact. PeeWee gins terabit! to Varna to head thein Stanley Township opponents a baa lbeeday, night while the Midget girls played • strong game but allowed tate Stanley Please turn to page 10 M - THE BLYTH STANDARD JULY 29, 1881 -- Children register for bible school There were 90 children registered for Bibk School at the United Church this past week. The theme was "1 love Jesus, Jesus loves me." On Friday there was an open house with a number of mothers and friends attend - mg to view crafts. A program was put on by the classes. Rev. Scott welcomed all and complimented the leaders on their work. Leaders of the nursery department were: Marsha Susi, Laurel Duller, Lorna Vincent and Brenda Millan; Group 2, Harriett Shilling - law, Suzanne Tamblyn, Margaret Wright; Primary Dept. Cheryl Lyon, Joan Shepherd, Joan Whyte; the middler:. Anne Adams, Reno Wilts, Liu Duizer; Juniors, Laura Scott and Brenda Radford. Pupils all sang songs per- taining to the theme. The Juniors also sang a number about the Good Samaritan. Providing the music were Louise McGregor and Mars- ha Susz. Leader's were each pre- sented with a certificate by ONDESBOR NEWS Bufeas, Edon+ MRS BERT sHos*Rookc Rev. Scott. He thanked the Berean unit of U.C.W. for cookies and freshie through the week and the Burns U.C.W. for Friday's re- freshments. UNITED CHURCH Greeter Sunday were Greg Andrews and Susan Jameison. Ushers were Fred- die Peel, Brian Howatt, Brian and David Whyte. Rev. Scott welcomed all and gave announcements: Berean Unit of U.C.W. will be held August 11 at the home of Margaret Whyte (members are to bring a Mend); Hope Chapel cemet- ery memorial service is Au- gust 30 at 3 p.m.; Rev. Scott will be on holidays in Au- gust; there will be service August 16 at 11 a.m. and regular services will resume Sept. 6. Children time was "Pray- er," to pray for others to be well and happy, the shortest prayer is Goodbye, meaning God be with you. Junior leachers were Cheryl Lyon and Florence Cartwright. The sermon was from Saints an vacation Elijah, Jonah, David and Peter. Musial offering was a solo by Louise McGregor scram- ponied on piano by Barb Boman. PERSONALS Friends are glad to know Grace Fairey returned July 22 to her daughter's, Alia Davidson, after having been ROTH �` FOOD MARKET SEAFORTH ( rt lown t 'mods I.,a34• Na,l t.r►er for Ow 14r II Qui Rea Shookket STEAKS Lw Tel... SNORT RIB BLADE ROASTS "%" tendee CROSS RIB GROUND BEEF WIENERS 1.49 1.59 1.59 1• .79 • 1.69 Schneiders Dutch Girl Week Save on thy. Schneider Items I Ib. ,aa Fi.o.. C.a. STE A KETTE S 91 aide I .nMW+ BACON BURGERS SIZZLERS BOLOGNA SM l ►ice 10. R. Ott. 1 ►a. /ka. *I.pk. OS A. r►a. SAUERKRAUT HAM CHICKEN IS I /lea. 17S a. /lea. Iw a. brim IM SAUSAGE a.l►./le.. iARGARINE 1b. tub CHEESE WEDGES pad. Mod" OM. 1.49 1.69 1.99 3.79 1.99 1.49 .69 1.49 3.89 .2.59 .69 ^. 2.39 a patient In Clinton Public Hospital since August 1960. Visiting July 17 with Atlee Davidson were her cousins Mr. and Mn. Marvin Allen d Bowmanville. On July 24 Norma Park - house of Ottawa visited at the same borne. Sorry to repot the turn of W. abd Mrs. Hugh Flyn wu completely destroyed by fire Friday. W.I. members Haul Reid, Beth Knox, Beryl Reid and Margaret Taylor attended W.1. Walton meeting July 15. July 23 Aske Buchanan, Margaret Taylor Myrtle Fair - service and Dora Shobbrook attended the Clinton W.I. Grandmother's meeting picnic held at Conservation Park, Clinton. Rev. Stephen Mathers and daughter Ruth Johns from Toronto visited Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Woods. Florence Cartwright, John and Claude attended the •TURF. U411 K� MO!1.•TUES.•WEO. / • a I.M. THURS. & FRI. 1 • 1 I.M. SATURDAY t 6 I.M. I1IR1 9.1I11t`I111 h 'IBION tIII/I�� 1111' 111Mt01'1 u• ONII1 N ark I NI, IM1l%4 KGroceries SNACKS CHEESE SLICES ,~,. MAYONNAISE D RESSINGS :(',. . MARSHMALLOWS rata' .B.Q.. SAUCE �.' ---- WADY CANS h.a.b 201 a c�.r.. ISR a "Mew" S..r CA.. MLI "Il.-" Ctek/.we• TS a WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES parents without partners camp at Menestung church amp last week. Darrell Shobbrook and Glen Johnston motored to Edmonton, leaving Tuesday night and arriving safe Saturday. The U.C.W. are catering to Blyth festival July 31. The craft table was a success and any one with crafts will be splx'eciated. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Gkn Carter and Colleen were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carter, Slmcoe and Mr. and Mn. Tom Johnston, London. While here Mr. and Mrs. Carter attended a col- ier class reunion at Port Albert. W. and Mrs. Frank John- ston enjoyed a week's holi- day when they flew to Leduc, Alberta to visit son Earl. Ronald Vodden of T'homp- son Manitoba visited Satur- day with his Aunt, Dora Shobbrook and Uncle, Mr. and Mn. Ken Vodden. Mr. and Mn. Bob Thomp- son returned home Sunday evening from spending sem- e al days with her parents, Mr. and Mn. Wm. Hamil- ton Moorefield. Dorothy Tamblyn wu ad- mitted to Clinton Pubilc hospital Saturday for surgery Monday. A family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and' Mn. Bob Burns Sunday, celebrating four birthdays, ane anniversary and the homecoming of Pat and Ed P%tkln of B.C. There were 20 present including Mn. Irvine Keys al Glamis, Joyce Find- ley, Kevin and Sheryl of Cbesley, Mr. and Mn. Ger- ald Smith and Michael, Kin- cardine, Jack Smith, Lapdog, Mr. and Mn. Ken Dahmer and girls, Kincardine. Ed and Pat Pitken and son David, Victoria B.C., Canna Ind Barb Paterson London and Mary Valiaooert. Mr. and Mn. Tim Gra- ham, Anna and Thn Jr., Paris, visited Sunday even- ing with Dora Shobbrook. MUM EITCCITTE uygm. SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 11111 KGroceries .79 2.49 1.39 1.39 .65 1.09 tam 2.39 1.15. -. 1.69 2..89 1.89 Clips 12S a Sissies Pleb w LIS eel. A.M. Plareen kw SM ad. Fruit FL.wr M se. DETERGENT in . SHAMPOO. CONDITIONER LEMONADE 12.3 .a. Bee /kik as -kale SOFT DRINKS C""k1T66.1_►. . Pied. U.S.A. Cr. M. I WATERMELONS o� new. a1 a... wwia MUSHROOMS oaf+ Dawn f i Punt CAULIFLOWER coon+ ore.•. 51 PreaY car. CELERY STALKS Prot U.S.A. Cao. M..4 UMW ORANGES �, SWEET CORN 15.45 N. an. .99 -1.99 . 1.89 _ .79 .79 4.1.19 -1.19 RELISHES %'l i11) J,1/'' .65 ilt MIRACLE WHIP 1.79 M,I1vvt•II Hi )u',• (;r,,,.i, COFFEE 1 '11 (i,n1 2.47 • C.u11111u IF, (.1411 I,, n SOUP 41.00 1 1 a h,I,� VINEGAR 1.49 T.V. DINNERS I ( 11, I . „ 1 .' 101, .99 Women's Institute hosts annual day The annual Children's Day was held by the Auburn Women's Institute when nearly 70 children, their mothers and W.I. members attended last Tuesday in the Auburn Community Memor- ial hall. AUBURN NEWS Bureau Editor MRS ELEANOR IRAONOCK The president, Mrs. Ken - r th McDougall opened the meeting and welcomed the children, visitors and mem- bers. The program began with the trio Lana, Leslie and Marty Lawrence singing, "How much is the dog in the window?" accompanied by their mother Mrs. Fred Law- rence. A trumpet solo was played by Angela Schneider. Lori and Steven Miliian sang Mocking Bird Hill accom- panied by guitar and banjo and their mother, Mrs. Barry Milian on the piano. Anita Gross played a piano solo and gave a reading - Keith Hallam operated the projector and showed car- bons. Mrs, Leonard Ar- chambault gave out bags of popcorn to all the children while they were viewing the cartoons. Amy Hawley sang a solo, accompanied by her mother, Mn. Rick Hawley. Bryan Gass gave the recitation. Sharon and Elaine Brown of Blyth gave violin duet ac- companied by their mother, Mn. John Brown. Beth Hawley played a piano solo. Grace wu sung and the hostesses, Mrs. Kenneth McDougall, Mn. Leonard Archambault and Mn. Gor- don Powell served di:ie ap cookies and freshic to the children and adults. A short business meeting took place. The minutes were read by secretary, Mn. Robert Peck. She also gave the financial statement. Cor- respondence was read and a donation d $25.00 was voted to be sent to Goderich and District Adult Rehabitation Group Home. The report of the Bursary fund of Family and Children's Services was read. An invitation to attend Dungannon's Women's Ins- titute meeting at Nile United Church August 6 at 8.30 p.m. was accepted. Mn. Donald Haines spoke on the bus trip October 7 to Douglas Point, Agri -Park and Pine River Cheese fact - cry. If you wish to go please contact Mrs. Haines or Mr. Arnold Craig. As there will be no meet- ing in August, the next meeting will be held at the home of Mn. Donald Hain- es, September 15 at 10 a.m. The W.I. will cater to the lions' dinner September 2. Mn. Donald Haines, Eleanor Bradnock, Mn. Lawrence Metter and Mn. Frank Raithby are in charge. Lillian Letherland, card convener, gave her report and read the thank -you notes. Mrs. Frank Ralthby reported on labels she had received. The members vot- ed to assist in the reception lot Auburn, Michigan on the weekend of the ball tourna- ment. PEISONALS Marion Sproul had a Sproul family reunion last weekend with guests Mr. and Mn. Neil Rlntoul, Ste- ven, Scott and Steward of R.R. 2, Lucknow, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Parsons and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Parsons of Peterboro, Har- vey and Joe Spoul of Dun- gannon, Mr. and Mn. Bill Sproul of Mississauga, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sproul, Mississauga, Mr. and Mn. Bill Ratcliffe, daughter and friend, Mary Garniss, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kidd and sons, all of Willowdale and other relatives in the district. SEAFORTH JUNIOR FARMERS voarbec/ele @o6. Etrce Seaforth Community Centre SATURDAY, AUG., 15 1981 Barbecue 5.8 p.m. Pork Chops & Corn on the Cob Bar Opens at 3 p.m. Listen to FM96 for details ndng 1 a.m. Tickets available at the Door Tickets - 67.00 per parson Advance tickets by phone only Rob McGrigor 2022330 or Pete Martens' 627.1890 Proceeds to Arena Fund & Community Betterment Licence Pending D A Y B R E A THE BLYTH STANDARD, JULY 29, 1961 -- A7 FLAG OF FRIENDSHIP - Gary Straley (right) president of the Auburn, Michigan, Chamber of Commerce presented a Michigan flag to the village while visiting this weekend. Accepting is Gordon Powell. The two Auburns have become sister cities and enjoy annual exchange visits. (Photo by Hamilton) no Frilis �oodsl N ICY �YLS BAKERY ITEMS Mealtyme Wiener or Hamburger ROLLS 8'a Reg. .83 for .59 Weston Raspberry JELLY ROLL Reg. 1.29 for .99 Lewis Danish PASTRY (Fri. & Sat. only) Reg. 1.53 for 1.29 BIG MEAT VALUES Schneiders WIENERS 1 Ib. Schneiders BEEF BURGERS 1 kg. York "store sliced" COOKED HAM per Ib. Maple Leaf PORK SHOULDER "Ready serve" approx. 2 lb. each per lb. 1.79 3.79 2'.49 to 2.19 PRODUCE Sunkist ORANGES 138's per doz. Ont. Head LETTUCE each Ont. CORN ON THE COB 5 for Chilled WATERMELON each 1.19 .49 .99 2.49 FROZEN FOODS Sunshine Fancy PEAS 5 Ib. bag 2.50 STRAWBERRIES, RASPBERRIES AND RED CHERRIES by the Pail -available now SHELF SPECIALS While Label COFFEE WHITENER 500 g. 1.69 Kelloggs CORN FLAKES 675 g. 1.39 Bicks Cu -bits Green RELISH 1 I. 1.79 Heinz Tomato KETCHUP 100 oz. 3.49 Nature's Best Whole KERNEL CORN 12 oz. 2 for .89 Royale Bathroom TISSUE 8 roll 2.79 Top Breed, Total Diet, or Gravey Train DOG F000 "Your choice" $2.00 OFF on 8 kg. bag Bonus Special Thrifty BACON ENDS 500 g. pkg. 2 pkg's FOR 1.00 with a $10.00 order. PHONE 523.9332 SHELL'S GROCERY LTD Blyth, Ont. GAY LEA YOGURT LEMONADE SWISS STYLE ASSORTED FLAVOURS OR PLAIN OUR REG 594 EA 8 UP 175 g. CUPS F 0 R NIAGRA BRAND PINK OR REGULAR OUR REG 59' FROZEN 12.5 OZ. TIN BICKS RELISHES SOFT DRINKS IAt GARDEN SALAD, CORN, CUBITS, HAMBURGER, OR HOT DOG OUR REG 1 05 375 ml. JAR LIQUID FOR DISHES PALMOLIVE DETERGENT "." 1 LITRE JUG GOT THE MUNCHIES? OUR RE G 2 75 9 VARIETIES OUR REG. 1.29 200 g. V • BAG MARTINS • READY TO SERVE NEILSON • ASSTD. VARIETIES EXTRA ABSORBENT DAYTIME ASSORTED FLAVOURS • NO -NAME. COLA GINGER ALE CLUB SODA CASE OF 24 280 ml. TINS s ZEHRS GET BEANS HOSTESS POTATO WITH PORK IN TOMATO SAUCE CHIPS 14 FL. OZ. TINS OUR REG. 65C TIN KRAFT SOFT PARKAY MARGARINE 2 LB. MAXI BOWL S OUR REG. 217 FRUIT GRANOLA PAMPERS NEILSON DRINKS BARS DIAPERS POPSICLE 48 FL. OZ. TIN 9 oz. PACKAGE ASSORTED FLAVOURS PACKAGE OF 24 CARTON OF 12 KILSONS CALIFORNIA OR REGULAR ICED TEA MIX 1.79 OUR REG. 349 24 Oz. SIZE CLUI OMENS PARTY MUDS OR siu of EACII McCORMICKS OUR REG 1 49 350 g. PKG. L X1.19 BURNS FLAKES OF HAM 6.5 oz. TIN x1.09 xELuus MAYONNAISE OUR REG 2 33 .750m1. f•99 NI$M MR MOOT FISH STICKS NSOLE FIt1ISUNt1H STICKS FABRIC SOf1INER 14.1.99 DOWNY R0YAu ?.69 LUNCH MEAT 14 or 3 LITRE 40, *3.99 99° WHITE tto BREAD +1� DIAIIFT $may sun ? � DINNER 2/79# ROLLS 12 oa ISM 11AMT MEN •3 VARIETIESKMMSS OR WIENER t SEAMS ENTREES 9 of PKG 1.29 BURNS STEWS 24 or NILIOM SOUR CREAM 5°3 mI UUNORT DETERGENT TIDE AL 12 LITRE 4 8 K9 RIMtSfORO MATCIIUGMT 1.09 BRIQUETS EIMI CM SSVORARcOAL % 49 BRIQUETS 4 10 BAG 10 10 BAG NEILSON URGE CURS 750 9 gLYY GREEN PEAS 14A: Ai AA UCIMIM< STANDAR/ QUAUTT COTTAGE CHEESE AEROSOL CREAM TOPPING TOP WIP NEILSON IS IUTTERFAT TABLE CREAM OUR REG 1 49 1.19 DARE CMlC. CMMP, COCONUT CRME. OR COOKIES COIMITRT x°45'0 9 *f 59 POST CEREAL 5� m199 BRAN FLAKES COWRY MARUEST • 5 VARIETIES BREAD WESTO N RASMERPT JELLY ROLL 16 of LOAF WESTIMS NIS APPLE SNACK STRAMIEI t aids REt PRkE REt. M IEOISRANT PA$TT sMIELIs j BABY FOOD 126 ml 3s CAREFREE ► 1.99 400 g 85 59# CORN OIL 3 LITRE 5.49 12 of CRAIMEAT 110 9 '2.49 99# BIC SHAVERS I;;Gs 69# PKG OF 24 or 590 LOAF 12 or 990 DOZEN 45 CIVIC HOLIDAY MONDAY, AUGUST 3 10 A.M - 6 P M. SUTTON PARK MALL, KINCARDINE ELGIN PLACE MALL. PORT ELGIN SOUTH CAM90NOGE CENTRE, CAMBRIDGE WATERLOO SOUARE, WATERLOO COUNTY FAIR PLAZA, WATERL00 (141 9 30 P.m.) ALL OTHER ZENRS MARKETS MU BE !LOSER M•N•AY HOST 1. WHERE.IUUYOU'RE IMPORTANT TO US! FRESH! r SPECIAL PRICES IN EFFECT 9 A M WED JULY 29 TILL CLOSING TUESDAY AUG 4th PRIDE OF CANADA YOUNG TENDER ONTARIO CHICKEN LEAN TENDER PORK SHOULDERS SUPER SPECIAL!.. SMOKED ICS COOKED, READY TO EAT 'COUNTRY CUT" CHICKEN FRYER PIECES Ib. 1 3 FOREQUARTERS WITH WHOLE NECK & BACK 3 HINDQUARTERS WITH WHOLE BACK 3 WINGS 2 PKGS. Of GIBLETS n Pride of Canada WIENERS REGULAR STYLE err 1 LB. PKG. SNOPSYS PREPARED POTATO AND EGG SALAD Pero( of CANABA $UCtI SANDWICH COOKED HAM ipiwtiKii $TORE Sl10Eil FRESH LUNCHEON OR CHICKEN LOAF Ib ,1.49`4 ib$239► 29 Ib • /PINK If CANADA IREARFAST STYLI Ib. IDEAL FOR OUTDOOR COOKING CHICKEN LEGS $129 CHICKEN BREASTS► 1$9 PRIZE of CANADA cOOI U SCIMIIEIOEIK sown of DINNER HAMS 12 sib $2.39 HEADCHEESE 775 9.1.59 CRHUoNCKANBOLOGNA f39 SOKciEIMDO' SAUSAGEnfI 911 � aCIIIIEMERs s.r. CORIMIEALEI 149 IT59 1.39 BACKBACON SCI111ENEOS COORS! $MORED HAM STEAK t 75 9. $t 79 'COOKED CANADA COOKED HAM WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT PURCHASES TO REASONABLE WEEKLY FAMILY REOUIREMENTS SLICED SIDE BACON LINK ::, i PRIDE OF CANADA 500 g. PKG. SAUSAGE Ib. AT THE WHARF FRESH FISH SHOP $N07 N ALS MA*ET$I • AFRESH ATLANTIC PERCH FILLETS 'Lt! Ib. HEAIONTARIO CROWNUCE WHOLE PRODUCT OF U.s.A. MELONJ Ib SLICED BEEF LIVER SCHNEIDERS FINE QUALITY YOUNG PER LB. PROD. OF CANADA CAN. NO. 1 GRADE Vier! PRODUCT OF U.S.A. CALIFORNIA NECTARINES PMSICT IF 11. AFRICA CAM. FANCY UAW WMT11 APPLES PMN. W MITAIM NILS NUN ONIONS ea. o PMD. I IMT. CAN. N0. 1 Io. n$ IIEEM s�EET PEPPERS BUNCHES 3199, PMD. K IMTAIM arae BUNCHES RADISHES PMIrCT li NT N Flt3N T11IlU Ib. BEAN SPROUTS �. MKT OF ROMA MAN ANY LIMES Ib. 79# CALIFORNIA 121790 FRESH PLUMS ONIONS la 49, PMD. OF NM. CAN. III. I $PAMISII TYPE PILI. IF I.LL CAN. FANCY PEARS CAN. NO. 1 GRADE Ib. A10 — THE BLYTH STANDARD JULY 29, 1981 Learning from experience BY HERB SHOVELLER "I don't think we could hale gotten any. better girl. sass Lorraine Cook "She's concerned and she can follow the routine. Lots of thinks she just watched and then learned.' Like Mrs Cook, Shirles Shobbrook is also pleased with her summer guest "Martha earns her keep We're goring to try to keep her here for chorine; in the winter Guests. actual's-. may he the wrong description of the two sisitors Mrs Cork and Mrs. Shobbrook are referring to employees at their farms, but even employees may he thew rong description. Good friends who happen to work for sou may he the hest was to put it At the farm of Eldon and Lorraine Cook. the friend is Heather Speakman. a In, ear•old high school student from Toronto who k working this summer in a rural set ting as a junior agncultualist The Cook farm is northwest of BIsth Martha Robertson is the junior agriculturalist at the Shobbrook farm, cast of Blyth. also a in -sear -old high school student is from ( ant hritive 1h+ ,+ern ++f the foul++r ,tgri; Muralist prrrgranl 'hith falls under the head- int; ++t 1-sperlenst hl incl is luneted through the Ontario Youth Set rctariat. is to at quaint young people from an n+ban h.uke;rutinrt with rural ate In the prosrnec, ISo stud unts !n ween different rel; u+rte Kase left the e'tls for Olt Iain+?his suntnu'r Of the Sl cap:h su!nnter e•mplmee. earns in a eta; Sh rs pail hs the host tarmer St, is contri buted ins 1inrstrs of Agricul tore ,i id food IOMAFI and Sh is the dally credit for room and hoard. The takc•home pa`, of $12 a das won't make them millionaires. but. really. if a student were in it for the money he'd he missing the real point of the exercise: That's because what most of them get is a valuable. practical learning experience in their nine•week stay on the farm, and for that there is a price which can't he calculat• ed. DESIRE TO LEARN At least in the cases of Heather and Martha, know. ledge was thetr intent when the signed up for the pro• jeer "I wanted to see what the farming life was like, be cause I had no idea.'' Heath cr explained last week at an intersiew at the Cook farm. "I might have a career in agriculture when I get out of school." and she is currently considering environmental science. "We did a course on that this year in biology. and it just interested me." she continued. "1 wanted to see what I could do." Learning. and the need to satisfy her own curiousity. was Martha's reason as well. "It's because I always want- ed to live on a farm, and to see what it was like.'' she said. "and I've always loved animals, so I was interested in farming." Experience, then. really. is the key to the summer pro- gram. and the two junior agriculturalists are learning, both by doing and by watch- ing practically all there is to know on the farm. Well. not quite everything. "We taught(Heather) every. thing there is to know about farming except chewing tob- acco," said Mr. Cook. "She won't chew tobacco." Spitoon shooters' pastime aside, though Heather has had a hand in much of the summer activity on the Cook farm. Her duties include chores, cleaning out the mangers. painting the hutch• es for the Brown Swiss calves Eldon raises and helping with the baling. Of the baling, Heather SUMMER STUDENT — Martha Robertson (left) is spending the summer working as a junior agriculturalist at the farm of Charles and Shirley Shobbrook near Blyth. Londesboro Lions Continued from page 5 Midgets to even the score in Varna. as they lost in the late innings. In boys action Radford's Jays travelled to Holme' ville and carne home with a tie game, their second in a -ow. Allen's "Rs" played Wit to Colborne Township team, being in a well played match. The Bantams hosted Goderich In the late game Wednesday and finally found their bats in an euy victory. The Midget boys were idle this week. In men's slo-pitch Allboro Allstars had little troubk beating their Hoimetrville counterpart: Tuesday night but they can expect stiffer competition as they travel to Holmesvil a tonight. The Blazers were in action against Westfield Thursday and despite a good effort, they again lost a close ane. F'trday the Monis and Dads played their version of slo- pitch with Carmen's Coots edging Frank's Flyers. Tbe players are hoping for a better turnout as they have *tit managed to have enough b play and could use more people to cut down on the running. OPENING Blyth Memorial Hall August 4 tt1:30 p. m . Fire on Ice Hockey In August[ "The lestnd of Howie Mares:" Tickets still available. 5234300, 523-4225. (Photo by Shoveller) said, "I like that a lot, be cause everybody worked hard together. It was a group effort, and it felt good when it was done." For her, too, a life style different from what she's accustomed. is a source of learning as well, "1 like it in the rural setting." Heather explained. "It's different. Your neighbours seem so far away. The community feel• ing is so different. In the city you don't have that much contact with your neigh- bours. Here you do." While both teenagers chose farm work this year to a great extent for its education value, Martha is also maintaining a family tradition. "My one sister was a junior agriculturalist three years ago." said Martha. " and my brother was a junior agriculturalist two years air). They just like the program." Her older siblings like the farm work so much that each is currently working in agri- culture. The sister is working in the Yukon on a pig farm and her brother is on a dais operation. Given the work she is performing this summer. Martha will be well-equipped to follow in their footsteps. She does chores. haying, cuts the lawn and helped pick strawberries and raspberr• les. LIKES TO BE OUTDOORS Although she says she is not sure yet exactly what she wants to do she is looking for something related to agricul- ture and her summer exper- ience seems to have reinforc- ed that desire. "It's a nice farm, nice country. It's ou :doors. That's another thing." Mar• tha continued. "Outdoors. 1 like to be outdoors." For the Shobbrooks, who have two teenage children West Wawanosh Mutual Fire Insurance Company Dungannon, Ont. FNM 111 329-7%1 FARMS RESIDENTIAL AUTO AGENTS: Frank Foran R.R. 2 Luck now Donald MacKay R.R. 3 Ripley John F, Mad•nnan P.O. Bo: 132 luck now Meson Robinson 341 Cath•rin• St. Winghem Delmer Sproul R.R. 3 Auburn Lyons 1 Mulh•rn N Wast St. God•rlch 1N-3*34 3E14342 1211-3*111 317.1471 s».m3 124-»n FOR A QUOTATION ON YOUR FARM, IIOMR. COTTAGE OR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CONTACT THE AGENT IN YOUR ARIA. DIRECTORS: [Won Bradley Gerold Karr Austin Marlin K•nn•th B. M d.00n Donald McK.n:is John Nixon Luck now P.O. Box *2 Blyth P.O. tort 3M lucknow R.R. 2 Pahioy 163 Elgin Alm., west God•rkh R.R. 1 Brws•k CLAIMS SHOULD St Rt PORTID PROMPTLY TO T111 DIRECTOR IN YOUR AREA. s»-2214 323-'1273 521.3N1 3K-7137 524-7N2 *•N11 of their own. the Experience 81 program is mutually bene- ficial for both the host and guest. "It's very successful We're very pleased, and 1 think well continue doing it. " said Charles Shobbrook. There are a variety of way, for farmers to find out about the program. There are pro- motions in the schools and information through the local OMAF offices and. of course. there's the old standby, word of mouth. Shobbrooks discovered the program through a blend of several sources of informa- tion. "I guess from other host farmers," explained Charles. "I had a cousin who had a junior agriculturalist three years ago, and we have friends who had junior agri- culturalists several years. Partly, too, because aur daughter was looking for a summer job and she would tell us about jobs from school . " This year the coordinator for Huron, Perth, Wellington and Waterloo counties is Sharon Salm, whose office is in Waterloo. Of the seven provincial regions, hers is the largest. She handles 32 junior agriculturalists includ- ing 12 in Huron and 11 in Perth. Sharon attends the Univer- sity of Guelph and is doing a bachelor of applied science with a minor in agriculture. Standard WANT ADS WORK Phone 523-9646 People Cecil and Sharon Wittich, Jeffrey and Garth are spending pan of their vacation at their summer cottage at Birch Beach, Lake Huron. Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell vacationed last week at Fenelon Falls, guests of Mrs. Campbell's son . While there the Campbells visited seventeen friends who live in the same park in Florida as they do. Mrs. Susan Howson, Julie and Rick are spending two weeks at their summer home in Muskoka. Mr. and Mrs. John Morrow, Michael, Stephanie and Jennifer of Brantford spent last weekend with Mrs. Morrow's sister, Mrs. Jim Gibbons, Mr. Gibbons and children. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Patterson of Richmond Hill were recent guests at the same home. Mrs. Gladys Johnston, her daughter. Elaine Albas and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Don Johnston of Huron Park, flew recently to Leduc, Alberta where they enjoyed a ten day visit with Mrs. Johnston's granddaughter, Mrs, Robert Lunn, Mr. and Lunn and Jamie. Joan and Jim Chalmers vacationed in Fishermans Cove last week. Pat and Roy Aichenson entertained Roy's cousins Eric and Jane Whittemore of Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs, Ted East and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Elliott have returned from a motor trip to the Maritimes. They spent five days in Prince Edward Island and at Yarmouth, Nova Scotia they embarked on a six hour boat trip to Bar Harbour, Maine. On their return trip they enjoyed scenery in the region of Lake Placid and Gananoque. Kim Craig attended the Kawartha Lakes- Ontario Open Step Dance Contest in Bobcaygeon July 14 and 2.5 and placed second in the Open Stepdance. She received the Reserve Champion• Mildred Long Memorial Trophy. On July 11 she received first in the Open Stepdance at Fergus and July 18 placed third in the Open Stepdance at Powassan. Mrs. William Black of Ottawa and Evelyn Cook of Fergus, cousins of Viola Haines, visited her last Friday at her home. Special guests at Walton Mr. and Mn. Robert Ma- dan of Sarnia visited recent- ly with Mr. and Mn. Nem Reid. Mr, and Mrs. Anthony Baydak d Oshawa were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ponotnarenko for supper Saturday evening and stayed over -night, leaving for home Sunday noon. Mrs. Alma Watson, Brussels visited with Mrs. Viola Kirkby on Sunday, and attended the church service at Duff's United Church. Also special guests at the church service were Mrs. Isobel Scott and son David from Toronto who are staying Blyth garden show coming up At a recent meeting of the Directors of the Horticultural Society, final plans were made for the Flower and Vegetable Show to be held Thursday Aug. 13 at the Arena. Exhibitors need not be members, and it is hoped that this will be a larger show than ever, especially in the vegetable section where prizes for the most points have been increased. The public is invited from 3 to 9 p.m. Draws will be made on the hour and half-hour. 3:30 to 6 and 7.8:30. Ah invitation was accepted from the Auburn Society to help them celebrate the 75th anniversary of O.H.A. by attending their Flower Tea, Wed., July 29, 2:30.4:30 M Auburn Community Hall. We are now ready to receive your 1981 BARLEY Crop * All new Wagon Dumper • Fat unloading • Accurate probe system • Trucking available iiiHOWSON MILLS Elevator Division 523-9624 523-4241 Blyth, Ont. 1S4 ml. ort of Blyth & 1/2 mL north at their summer home in Gorrie. Congratulations to Glenda Carter who hu received word she passed her Grade five piano which she tried at Blyth United Church recently Her musk teacher was Carol Campbell of Belgrave. Glenda is the daughter of Jim and Elsie Carter, Walton. CHURCH NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Ste- vens were greeters at the door on Sunday mornina at Standard WANT ADS WORK Phone 523-9646 Duff's United Church. Mrs. Marjorie Humphries was or- esnbt. Ushers were Brian McGavin, Harvey Craig and Murry Dennis. Rev. Charles A. Swan spoke to the young folk on "Hidden Beauty" and followed up with the hymn, "God who touches the Earth." The Sermon was "Confidence in God's Pro- mises" based on the lesson from Joshua 1:1-9 and Neb. WA' 13:5-20. Nest Sunday a special worship service is plannedin connection with Morris_ Township 125th An- niversary with guest soloist Mrs. Margaret Whitmore, organist of Northside United Church, Seaforth. Rev. Swan concluded the service with the Gospel Hymn, "Standing on the Promises." R.ntcnthui it fair. hill .1 nu�iiii nI lo 111.1(t a Si.;nttartl • Want Ad Diad THE BLYTH STANDARD JULY 29, 1981 -- All Books at the Library A FLYING Bin By Oliver P.stgate Paul Pingwing wants to have tea in the doves' house but they did not invite him. Pingwings do not fly and the doves' home is up on a pole. This does not stop Paul Pinpwing! Find out if Paul makes it up to the house and has tea with the doves. Storydtase au Thursday et 104. PRINCIPALS OF FOOD MILKING Bou -Matic for Salesc:1Service PARDYS DAIRY SUPPLIES Phone Blyth 519-523-9266 Hi•Poin1 IRod Hot) 1SheeNset me- pita Lubricants Chains Batteries Grips Answer Products Clothing Chrome STREET MUSCLE TIRES IRC 510118 Muscle Tiro Reg $17.11 Now S69.95 IRCSl0Hs17 Rig. 517.11 New $69.95 Buy Any Tire During Our Pre -Inventory Sole a Save 15% On The Matching Tube 1 Here's The Best, Our parts deportment is now offering o 15% discount on any in stock item purchased during our pre - inventory sole. Now is the time to replace those needed items you've just been getting by with • Open We.kends • Sun 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Set. 9 a.m. • 5 p.m Tws £ Wed. 1 o.rn. • 6 p.m. Thur*. B hi, 1 o.m • 9 p.m. .,H;, 4 R1 rwftti ►,tNSAi; AND fl ; Al2 — THE BLYTH STANDARD, JULY 29, 1981 Belgrave dinner successful A dinner and dance was BELGRAVE NEWS Bu' i Ed,tor MRS LEWIS STOREHOUSE held July 25. at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre for all those persons who had purchased a Bel• grave and District Kinsmen Lottery Tickets. About 420 people were in attendance. Ross Procter was master"ot ceremonies for the evening. Following is the list of all Lottery winners from August Crop winners Winners in the field crop competitions for the Brussels fair inrludc the ((Miming names with their points In harlot the winners are JackCardiff 98, Les Knight Clare Weitch 'r. Ross ‘ eiti h `ah' ; . tier) Hemming was 9h. Jan Van Vliet. Harses Craig 95. Graeme Craig 941: MurraN Cardiff 94. Jim Bouman 93' ,. Don ald Martin 93, Ernie Lew ing- ton 92' ; , Wayne Hopper 92, Jeff Cardiff 911'1, Wm. Coultes 90, Ross Higgins 89'1, Bodmin Ltd. 89, Louie Black 88, George Proctor 8"'•), Charles Higgins 8 Each contestant in field crop competition must exhi' hit one-half hushed at fair to qualifs In mixed grain the winners are Allan Cardiff. 9', Ross Veitch. 9h .5, Don Proctor. 9h, John McIntosh 95,5; Graham Work 95; John Smith 94.5; John Van Vliet 94: Clarence McCutheon 9.3.5 Keith Williamson 93: Neil Hemingway 92.5; Tom Warwick 92; Jim Williamson 91.5; John Boneshansher 91; Jan Van Vliet 90.5; Jack Higgins 90; Doug Machon 89.5; Clare Veitch 89; Bilt Pearson M. Each contestant must show '/, bushel of mixed grain at fair to receive prize money. Belgrave Mrs Dennis Ensom ,t Sarnia visited over the week- end with her mother. Mrs. Robert Procter. Other visit• ors Sunday at the same home SUPERIOR MEMORIALS lei A101110 OVER M YIAtM Cleder dr Arse ttlr. ROW lAcCALLVEI 11 Cers0wle tit Clod riatb 524.7343 Criwaw Ses40,16 Are. R 1wNrr MICRAIL FALCONER 113 MeloWei/ CMwNw 412•M41 were Mr, and Mrs. Howard Zettler of Chepstow, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hill, Jeffery. Richard and Robbie of R.R. 1 Tavistock, Iris Johnston of London. and Dennis Ensom of Sarnia, and all attended the 50th Procter reunion which was held in the W.I. Hall. Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Frisby of Bjorkdale. Saskatchewan. spent a few days last week with his sister, May Rinn. The three churches are planning special services for Sunday morning. August 2. The Anglican and Presbyter• ian congregration will meet at '9:30 as usual and at the United Church the service will be held at 10. All three churches will then gather at the Institute Hall for a pot luck lunch and a chance to renew old acquaintances. Norma Nethery of Hamtl ton is spending a few days with Mrs. Telford Cook and visiting other relatives. Mrs, Howard Zettier of Chepstow visited with her mother, Mrs. Robert Procter, Friday. /uiw?` enimeto-' Christian Reformed. Church „. t» 11a wavily 'anima wed program AUGUST 2 10 a.m, "God Will Dwell With Man" Revelation 21 8 p.m. "Kingdom, Power. Glory. Amen" I Chronicles 29'; 1.13 AUGUST 9, 16, 13 -guest ministers We ars dos eikaei "Th. Bock To God Hour" Every unday Listen to: Sarnia - CHOK 7:15 a.m. 1070 Wingham CKNX 10:30 a.m. 920 Stratford - CJCS 9:00 a.m. 1240 1980 to Jul% 25. 1981 Early bird Draws were. Andrew Manson of London 1300, Lynn Hoy, Wingham, 1200, Steven and Randy Nix• on of Belgrave S100. The $1,000 draw winners were Raymond Murklcy of Wingham. Dr. Alex Strong and Dr. Stewart Leedham, Wingham, John Hamilton, Lucknow, Robert Arbuckle. R.R. 5 Wingham. George Michie, Belgrave, Keith Van Camp, R.R.4 Brussels, Don- ald Vincent of Riverview. New Brunswick, Arnold Mathers of Exeter. Mrs. Janet Nixon, Ripley. Jack Lewis, Wingham. Gary Hop per Listowel and John Rad• ford of Londesboro. ALBUM PRESENTATION Following the Band Con• cert. Sunday evening at Har• hour Park. Goderich. Sharon Paton of Paisley. Scotland, was the proud recipient of an album produced by the Mount Forest Cameron Highlanders who were pro - 1 1 1 1 1 1 CLIP & viding the music for this concert. This record. which had been purchased by the God- erich Lake Town Band, was donated to Sharon for the person coming the longest distance. Miss Paton is at present a summer guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Proc• ter of R.R. 5 Brussels. YIsrroRS Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Vin- cent of Oakville were week- end visitors with Mrs. Cliff Logan and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vincent. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Logan Kevin, and Trevor of Wvo• ming spent the weelerifwith and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse their parents. Mr. and Mrs were dinner guests of Mr. George McGee and MRs. and Mrs. Allister Green of Cliff Logan. Goderich on Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Mrs, Harrs and all attended the Mount Logan, Michael and Shawn Forest Band Concert in Har• of Burlington spent the bour Park. Goderich. weekend with her parents Many Belgrave families Mr. and Mrs. Roy McKay of have enjoyed wagon rides Wingham. given by Sam Pletch and his Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomp• fine team of Belgians. on of East Brunswick, New Jennifer Procter, Patricia York spent the past weekend Darr. Marion Dow and Tom with Ethel Wheeler and visi• Cull are attending Camp ted with other friends. Menesetung near Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Beri John- Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Fitch ston and Violet Whitfield of R.R. 1 Wroxeter were attended the 25th wedding dinner guests Sunday with anniversary dinner of Mr and their cousin Mrs. Leslie Bolt. Mrs. Edward Watson of On Sunday morning Rev. Blytyaturday evening at John G. Roberts of Knox the Triple K. Blyth. United Church, Belgrave, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Myers of Saskatoon, Sask. were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnston, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. George Gib- son, I rima Edgar of Wing - ham, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnston of Blvth, and Mr. SAVE dedicated the recently pur- chased choir gowns. That the gowns be used not for personal adoration but to the glory of God was the minister's supplication. A birthday party was held at the home of Margaret Brewer of R.R. 4 Wingham July 25 in honour of her uncle Mr. Percy Vincent of London who was celebrating his 90th birthday that day. Sixty relatives including newphews and nieces great nephews and nieces and great•great newphews and three great -great -great ne- phews and also other friends attended. All enjoyed a plc. nic on the lawn. UNCLIP & SAVE i 1 Can we help you? 1 L To get your news and advertise-. ments in the paper correctly and quickly, FIRM DEADLINES have been established to help our cus- tomers and our staff. News, Classified and Display Ads. 2 p.m., Monday 1 1 1 1 1 THE BLYTH STANDARD 1 erP 523.9646 PLEASE CLIP THIS AD AND SAVE IT FOR REFERENCE CLIP & SAVENN O No �1�y,Ip & SAVE r D m 1 THE BLYTH STANDARD, JULY 29, 1981 — A13 BROWNIES DRIVE-IN THEATRE 1411 $..d+ St., Clinton 441240311 PDX Goya Med Uta/ t NOW PLAYING TILL SATURDAY. AUGUST 1 Mel Brooks' BL2IZ1NG SIUWLES ADULT tNTERTAINMINI SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 • TUESDAY, WIDNISDAY AUGUST 41 5 (CLOSED MONDAY, AUGUST 3) SYLVESTER STALLONE ADDED FEATURE SUNDAY AUGUST 2 ONL STARTS THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 "Cannonball Run" ADULT INTIRTAINMINT •'L`"' "Hardly Working" ADULT INTIRTAINMIINT Characters from Caravan horsing around Caravan Continued from page t is Blyth Summe- Festival, Municipal Office and Blyth Meat Market, and if you present your old Wintario tickets, dated June 18th or later, at the Caravan box office who will receive the special Half Back 50 cents discount for each Wintario ticket, up to a value of 32. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to the outdoor shows at the Blyth lions Park. [iLYTH INN 1 � FOR YOUR ENTERTAT July 31, August 1 Waily BJuly 31, August 1 Dee - � YOUR eosTs-eARocn Arm THELMA OMEN 1 7NIGHTS A 11.. ON11. OPU*I /:M P.M oui. MT 10 N AUG. Oh The slaty of a mor, ono woolsd lo keep Ihe wodd sole tot democracy... and meet girls. 1WANTAYOU Morris has a party Morris Township's big week end is finally here. Following the official ceremonies Mon day, the announcement of the Home and (ountr‘ Beautification and the par ade winners will be made Included in the highlights of the weekend is an nldtim ers ballgame on August 2. At 2 p.m., the Bluevale oldtimers will play against Jamestown at 3 p.m., the Stone School nldtimers will take on Belgrave. Some of the players fr' 't Bluevale include the Garrlhl brothers who were on oni_ ut the first teams at Blues ale. and Keith Moffatt. Some of the ones corning hack for Jamestown include the Adams boys, the Gowings and Don Gray. Some of the players play ing for Belgrave will he Larry Robinson. Jack and Murray Shields and Gary Nether.. Players for the Slone School include' Eddie Elston, Maio Edgar, Ross Procter, Chester Higgens. Sob Higgins, Jack Higgins. The historical book. Morris Township. Past to Present by Jeanne Kirkby is available in Brussels at the couyenir shop and the Brussels Post. in Walton at Jeanne Kirkby's. in Blyth at the Blyth Printing Shop and the RIvtl• Standard. in Belgras a at Koss Ander- son's Hardware in Wing - ham at Olt Wtngham Ad- vance -Times office and in Bluevale at the general store. The book sells for 312. Appearing by popular demand THE GOOD BROTHERS Seaforth Arena Friday, August 7 ALL TICKETS $7.00 L.C.B.O. MINORS ADMITTED SUNDAY NIGHT SPECIAL DUSK TO DAWN ADDED FEATURES LAST NIGHT T$URS., JULY 34 DA/PVIS OF THE ri LOST ARK /MY 31 to AUG, 1 NOTE SHOWTIMII M. L Sal. 1'.M. & t Se.. Them I P. P.O.. Wrwwkhd.ii+1... psoft .i .W *et rid .CMN- wry be show 1R:U:S.ARM SU MURRAY A.A. • Adolf At1.wm.ulw..1. IMP14011 Mr$i.. M rwlrkM 1. MA.1. M ►••r1 .ani ewer, Wean wilt* N ►..n after b..+wltted M.w.wereled by ea eight. Chanty Chase WHOLLY MOSS= The State of the Art in Living Animation. AMZRICAN POP MATINEE SAT. it SUN. 1:30 P.M. PARK GOO4lC1 HO.N.1 WI Ail t tJNUs t u 1N1 A14 - THE BLYTH STANDARD, JULY 29, 1481 Want ads bat 1000 in the selling league 1 (',nnitng hems 1 (.0111ing E‘eiit� Flower and Vegetable Shoss. Thursdas , August 1 lth 1 'a p m Exhibits. Tea I able. door prizes. admission 5tk. Sponsored bs Honk uhural Societ Leh BLYTH µ I Bus 1 rip is Monday. .August 10 to Ont ario Place. C N Tosser and Casa Lorna. Toronto Those wishing logo contact Mrs Alex Nether% 521.9469 kir Mrs Chis Johnston 523.4222 before August s Lra,ing Blsth at i, a ni x l OPF N RF -CIT -110N follow ;n►; the marriage of Diane Latae and Boh Higgins. Fri day. Juls 11 19n1 p m East of Walton I `at) 1 JOIN its the Morris' 125th Birthdas parts .lui% August I. 2 t in Brussels Barbecues esery night s ant•!, tuncert, ( onto sl, sports es ents Sattirdas ,'tth dance. parade ^londas and much much more 1 94..1 ( LIN ION Legion Bingo escrs Thursdas. SO) p nt Furst regular tard SI Re strittt'd to `h scars or over I� regular t!amcs of S15 S� least on spilt Mans other specials. .1.1ckpot S200 must go each week 1 92 if The f,imils 1.1 Art and Pam •lidmgt+,n ‘lish to nnut r+. lattses. friends and neigh- bours to heap celebrate :heir parents' to til SS'edding Ann 'isersars +.,i August 14th. ITBI. 4 0() p m. at the Rosal ( anadian l egion Auditorium tParksicw Gardens) Best Wishes Only Please. Jane Badley and Family; Judy and Max Tryon and Family 1.96.3 BI.YTH SUMMER FEST1V AL • The Tomorrow Boy, Jttls 29. 10 at 2 p.m. Lose or Money, July 30, .11 Quiet In the land, August I Fire on Ice Opening August 4. 5. Rush scan on sale at - p m or resers c at .23.9300 or 521-'4225 1 9h l 1 Help Wanted CLEANING Staff required by Charlton's Cedar Court and Charlton's Esergrecn Court. Excellent accontnwdation a%ailahle. Pleasant surround• ings Only industrious per, suns need apply. Contact Linda Charlton, Box 151. Banff, Alta.. TOT. 0(`0. (403) -h2 3659 4,96x1 THF B1 YTH FESTIVAL SINGERS will require the ser, ice of an accompanist for 19h1.h2. Minimum grade 10 required Applicants should phone 521-9396 for audit ton date and information. 4.96•I l %urs week more and 71Wr+ people discover what mtgh s µoh\ arc accomplished h, lost ,ust Standard Want Ads, 1)i;d 21 9646 i Bus Opportunity 1.F ARN 10 I)RI1 F TRA( -TOR TRAII FRS OR STRAIGHT TRI CKS CAH. The Canadian Institute of Intim Trailer Training Ltd. 416.247.7.196 1264 We.ton Road, Toronto, Ontario M6M 4R1 ! �tahlished I9"1 1') li*-I•I R Word Count Charges are based on the number of words. Sets of numerals as for serial numbers, street numbers, phone numbers or prices count as one word per set. Words pined by hyphens count as separate words. FOIST INSERTION -15 words 32.00 .& per word thereafter SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS -No copy changes, 6c per word, minimum 31.50 SEMI -DISPLAY FIRST INSERTION - 31.82 per column inch. SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS -S1.54 per column inch (Minimum size in this category 2 inches. Accepted in multiples of half inch) BOX NUMBERS TO THIS OFFICE -41.00 per insertion BIRTHS -15 words 52.00, .& per word thereafter. MARRIAGES, ENGAGEMENTS, DEATH NOTICES - 15 words 52.00, each additional word .8c. PI MEMORIAMS--32.50 plus .15c per line of verse COMING EVENTS --15 words 52.00, each additional word .8c Three insertions for the price of 2. CARD OF THANCS-30 words 52.50, each additional word .5c per word. 2Se DISCOUNT FOR CASH PAYMENT AT TIME OF INSERTION Wadi* nae C'laasbsd Ada is 12 nose Monday No cancellation of multipk insertion advertisements afternoon, Mondays Phone 523-9646 Let 'em hit for you Bus Opportunity 11 Articles for Sal( QUALITY home and cottage systems. Area dealership open to sell patented log home systems and cottages in protected areas. Convent• Tonal pre-cut buildings avail. able. Excellent dealer profits on year-round basis. Com- plete technical advice avail- able on request. Contact Jim Beveridge. (105)193.2000 or Murray Barrington, 1416) 889.5423. • 5.96x1 Situations Wanted 'Custom Big haling. straw and hay Scott Bros. R,R. 3, Bluth. 523-9528, 7•96.1 Custom Swathing. ('all Dale Whitfield. 523.933". '•96.2 CUSTOM Combining - grain. beans and corn Phone 523.9207 or 523.4501 Bruce Richmond. CUSTOM swathing and combining of small grains and corn. Discounts for large jobs. Phone Hopper Bros. 887.6142. 1.94.3 9 Farm ,Machinery USED cutter har I0'6" with pickup reel Good for 300 or 410 MF combine, 3500 or hest offer. 88'-9()10. 9.93.4 11 Articles for Sale FOR SALE Sase on fuel hills. Air -tight Wend Stose. (*ivy ( omfort model. Excellent condition used only one win• ter Bargain priced. 887•6974 11.95.2 APPROXIMATELY 30 acres of new crop barley straw, close to Brussels. Bale, your- self. Baling can be arranged as well. Mervin Licht% • 887.6914• 11.95-2 45 GALLON STEEL barrels for all uses. Also half barrels for watering animals. Phone Blyth Steel Barrels. 11.95-3 OSTOMY Supplies and ap- pliances. See Rieck IDA Pharmacy. 14 Shoppers Square. Goderich 524.7241. 1 I.92•tf LADIES WEAR. Large sel- ection of styles and sizes, Fabric Centre, Knitting Kneeds, Bargain Corner, all an be found at Val's Fashion Fare, Blyth, Air conditioned. Open Mon. • Thurs. and Sat. from 9-8 p.m.; Fri. to 9 p.m. during the summer. Phone 523-4351. 11.95-tf 1 7 Situations Wanted SICK Room Supplies, patient aids, support garments, con• valeseerrt products, etc. See Rieck Pharmacy. 14 Shop- pers Square, Goderich. 524 '241 11.92-tf TO GIVE away to a good home one male pup. Phone 523.965'. 11.96-1 WHEAT straw and barley straw, Call 88'•64". 11.96x 1 12 Wanted to Buy WANTED TO BUY: Round square. oval extension tables, wooden chairs of all kinds. good used furniture. clean appliances in excellent condition. Call Lucknow 524.2625 9.5 Mon.•Sat. 12.924 19 Notice COMBINING- Grain beans, corn. Phone for spec- ial prices. 88'-9054 before ':00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. 19-95-3 LIGHT bulldozing, land- scaping, backfilling. Larry Bailey. 523-4438. 19 -92 -If CUSTOM COMBINING of small grains. 314.00 per acre. Cut bar and trucks available. Phone 482.9851. 19.95.2 CONCRETE WORK. Expert chimney and roofing repairs specializing in stapling. Don Ives: Phone Brussels 881•9024. 19.924 PHIL'S refrigerator and ap• pliance service. 24 hour emergency service. Used ap- pliance sale. Phone 887.9062 19.92•if CU1TOM silo filling. Call Hank Reinink 523-9202. 19.92-tf Hank's SmoII Engine Service Henry Reinink 1 Mlle North of Loadesboro 523.9202 Lawn and Garden Equipment Repair New and Used Garden Equipment In Stock 19.92•tf 7 Situations Wanted George Nesbitt Farm Drainage 77 Princess St. West. Clinton, Ont. 7-92-4 I Property for Sale 14 Property for Sale WORKMAN REAL ESTATE LTD. ST. COLUMBAN: STEVE MURRAY 345.2172 SEAFORTH: BILL HENDERSON 527-0995 HENRY MERO S27.0430 CLINTON: HAROLD WORKMAN 182.3455 PETER DAMSMA 482-9849 AILEEN CRAIG 482.3669 LONDESBORO: GERRIT WILTS 523-4229 EAST WAWANOSH, 100 acres. 5 bedroom nice modernized brick house. 35-40 workabble. 2 ponds, good hardwood bush and a barn for 500 hogs. 11/2 ACRES house and barn, Morris Township, reduced to 324,900. SHEEP FARM modern barn. 2nd barn, good home 50 acres, near Auburn. WALTON:11/2 storey 3 bedroom frame house, new siding Targe cedar deck. BLYTH: Brick and frame, 1 floor home offering 2 or 4 bedrooms, good condition. 529.500. BLYTH:Morris Street, 3 or 4 bedroom house, close to school. 325,900. NEAR BLYTH: 3 bedroom home nice interior,/ elegant firesplaces, 5 acres nicely treed, barn. HULLETT TWP: 11 acres. 4 bedroom house. 2 hog barns. 5 ACRES; brick house. barn near Blyth, 555.000. 14-96-1 1)Property for Rent NEWLY remodeled 3 bed• room house, 61/2 miles north of Dublin, S225. monthly. Phone 345.2'34. 15.96.2 19 Notice E. Parker PLUMBING AND HEATING Specializing in pumps water softeners. combina tion furnaces. 1.1.2, Blyth Phone 887-6079 19.92 • tf BERG Sales -Service Installation •Born Cleaners -Blank Feeders *Stabling .Silo Unloaders FREE ESTIMATES Donald G. Ives R.R. 2, Blyth Phone Brussels 887.9024 I9.92•tf 3 room Bungalow Phone 343-3482. 14 .854 19 Notice Custom Swathing. Phone Hank Reinink 523.9202 or 482-9948. 19.96-tf Custom combining and swathing. Wagons and auger. Bruce Bromley 523-9421 19.96x2 PREGNANT and need help? Free. positive, confidential support. Birthright. Call 357.1066 or 392-6541- or London 432.7197 collect. 19.92•tf 24 Card of Thanks I wish to express my sincere thanks to the nurses and staff of Seaforth hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Malkus and Rev. Scott and all who sent cards, gifts and visited me. -Gladys Armstrong 24-96-1 Every week more and more people discover what mighty jobs are accomplished by low cost Standard Want Ads. Dial 523-9646. More on next page BOWES ELECTRONIC SHOP wi be aoSB) for Paidays .key 2a - August 10 19-95-2 CLASSIFIED S In Memoriam CRONIN In memory of a husband, father and grand- father Lorne Cronin who left us so suddenly two years ago Aug. 1, 1979. When family ties are broken And loved ones have to part It leaves a wou nd that never heals. And also broken hearts But looking back with memories Upon the life we had We bless the years we had with you And leave the rest to God, Lovingly remembered by the family. 25•96xI 2(' Personal Mr. and Mrs. Doug Nesbitt of Wingham, are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Patricia Lynn to Dennis Wil- liam Knox. son of Harold Knox and Mrs. Marion Knox of Blyth. Wedding will take place on Saturday. August 22 at 4:00 p.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Wingham. 26.%xI THE BLYTH STANDARD, JULY 29, 1981 — A15 MORRIS TOWNSHIP'S 125TH CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE — Executive members of the township's celebrations committee got together Tuesday for a picture. In the back row are Clem McLellan -parking, Reeve Bill Elston -welcoming committee, John Cronin -booth and refresh- ments, Carman Craig - co-chairman, Wilfred Shortreed - registration, Lloyd Michie - sports. In the front row are Jim Every week more and more people discover what mighty jobs are accomplished by low cost Standard Want Ads. Dial 523.9646. Blyth CWL trip to St. Marys The regular monthly meet• ing of St. Michael's C.W.L. was held at the home of Marguerite Hallahan on July 20. The meeting opened with prayers led by Past President Theresa Machan. The roll call, "Name a flower begin- ning with your first initial" was answered by 14 mem. hers. Then the President Yvonne Cmnyn took over. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Judy Van Beers and the treasur- er's report was given by Yvonne Cronyn. Thank you notes were then read, fol- lowed by convener reports. Yvonne thanked all the members who participated in the bus trip to St. Mary's and especially Nora Kelly who organized the trip. Marie Heffron thanked the league on behalf of Gerry, for taking him on the trip. Holy Water from St. Mary's was distri- buted to members who were unable to go. The ladies who helped clean the church were alro thanked by the president. It was reported that a gift had been bought ler Beatrice Hallahan, wbe is in the hospital. Volunteers for Coffee Sun• day at St. Michael's on August 2 were chosen. Pen• nies were collected for the missions. The meeting closed with prayers. After the meeting Yvonne Cronyn gave an interesting "Cake Decorating" demon- stration. Each member was given an opportunity to try some decorating. There will be a Macrame Demonstration at the next meeting to be held at the home of Agnes Lammerant on Monday, August 1' at 8:30 p.m. Donations Donations are still coming in to the Blyth Memorial Hall Building Fund. The following have made donations: Kath- leen Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Roulston, Wilma Shep- herd, London, D. Bruce Mc- Donald, Formosa. Clinton Lions Club, Eastern Star of Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Culbert. Ripley, Blyth Saga, James H. Currie, Wingham Londesboro Women's Insti- tute, Dorothy B. Poplestone, Waterloo, Michael and Karen Ward. Books at the Library THE COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO CARNIVAL GLASS By Marian Klamkin Carnival glass has long been valued for its bright colours, lacy motifs. and especially for Its iridescent sheen. From being perhaps the most imexpensive glass on the market. carnival glass now costs as much as Tiffany hand -made glass of the same period. Discover all the facets of this unique glass- ware from its history to its uses, to the present day. LOVE OR MONEY, July 30, 31 QUIET IN THE LAND, August 1, FIRE ON ICE, Opening August 4, 5. THE TOMORROW SOX, July 29, 30 at t p.m. Hash Sats on uta it 7 p.m. •► r••ory 41123.13001r I2$-1122$ • Bowman -finance, Clarence McCutcheon-chairman, Leona McDonald -treasurer, Bessie Johnston -co-chairman, Maxine Marks -decorating, Bob Fraser -program, Deputy Reeve Tom Miller -welcoming committee, clerk -treasurer Nancy Michie - secretary. Absent when the picture was taken were George Michie -publicity and invitations and Ken McDonald -parade. (Photo by Langlois) DONT MISS CUNTONS ANNUAL 1 Three Big Daps... this Thursday, Friday & Saturday JuI3O,J.Iy3I,AugustI Mrrrrutliar, tocsin t,lrrtbtt M As Alma hr leer slap* Ns - swim* Ikaraasrwtwra ietwor sok awl sa sow se1Jpee mrtl I MplAosta lie rest allig » OM liter wr4 lw kat abtiim. • TAs1M WOW • TERM £ • FE4TU►RE ffEMS NOV *MTolll►DISMISSES - /EOM: Nadir — - 6 p.m. May - 9 e.m. - 9p.n. seem► - 9 &m. - 6 p.n. A15 -- THE BLYTH STANDARD JULY 29, 19$1 August 1,2,3 sl Its `44e - Ss *0 4 ,004"44°496( ep0000:0044#4003:1" 4:31;°;' A(N ndwt mums All at 8 p.m. at the Lions Park COM1. RAIN OR SHISE under the sur', or under the tent h CARAVAN STAGE COMPANY in F Twenty two Performers Delight All Ata! TICKETS FOR EVENING SHOWS • HORSEPLAY Adults $6.00 Seniors $4,00 Children $3.00 Families $15.00 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: BLYTH SUMMER THEATRE, MUNICIPAL OFFICE, BLYTH MEAT MARKET NEXT STOP: WINGHAM, AUG. 6 & 7, 8r 8, 8 p.m. TRAVEL SCHEDULE July 9.12 Strotford. July 17.18 Mitchell July 24.25 Seofath. July 29- 30 Clinton. Aug 1-3 8kLoth. Aug 6-7 ttknghom oreo. Aug 9 Ulozeter Aug 13-15 JMt Forest. Rug 21.23 Fergus. Aug 28-30 Brompton area, Sept 4-13 Block Creek Pioneer Witoge. Toronto FOR UPDATE f 4ONE (416) 979.3005 NOWT end Common S oyi Company ora pro&.+sonol, net to pro* Mor. COMPIVAIK- 14ORSEPIFfe, is presented In Ontono with the assistance of the Conodo Council Touring Office ord the Ministry of Culture ord Recreation Spend thorks to the f4chord Ney fcsdotan The Corporation of the Village of Blyth Welcomes the Caravan Stage Co. Blyth Standard Blyth Saga Val's Fashion Fare Blyth Meat Market s s No. its 1809 Welcome home to Morri Township from George Mschie S.S. No. 3 1905 Morris Township 128th Birthday Supplement to the Brunets Post, the Blyth Standard and the Huron Expositor, Wednesday, July 29, 1961 Pages 18-168 Photo from Cecil Wheeler 50 cents III copy 28 - MORRIS 125TH BIRTHDAY ISSUE Tiger Dunlop named Morris "Tiger" Dunlop. the fa• nous Huron Count. colon - iter was responsible for giv. ing Morris Township ns name in honour of William Morris. a Cabinet !ytinister in the Legislature of the United Canadas at the time the tow nship a as sureyed. ,A February 2- 1885 issue Ff the Brussels Post gives a historical sketch of the town- ship Morris is laid out in the shape of a parallelogram whose dimensions northeast and southw est are nearly 12 miles h% seven and a half from southeast to northwest O o irs too latter sides it is en ".ed hctu ern Gres and Fast ss'au anosh w hire Turn ',errs forms its northeastern ho..ndary and Hulett and 1.Kii1o' its %outhwestern fhe too ls)-cp originally con- tained 20 acres of land and •pater, hut it would appear, if the assessors are correct. that the y'nage of Brussels and Blyth and the !V,,i railroads which run ,hrough it hast taken oft I .K.4 acres as the number of acres reported hs that official as property of indisiduals amounts to 55.24n. Its surface is comparat• i.cls even except near the river The south branch of the Maitland enters at Brus- sels runsels and presents an ex- tremely irregular course. leases the township near the northern angle to Wingham having been joined by the middle branch which enters the township at Bluevale. Outside those parts of Morris now included within the limits of Blyth and Brus- sels. the first settlement in the township was made at Belgrase hs a party consist- ing of John McRae, Chris- topher Corbett, John Brand on and Robert Armstrong. "These were all originally from Count Fermanagh. Ireland but afterwards sett- led in West Gwillimbury, Simone Count.. whence they came to take up residence in Morris. They first came in September 1851, intending to select land and build shanties thereon before re turning, hut before making a choice the season had got so far adsanced that they con, eluded to dc!0r clearing and building operatic►,ts till the nt At spring "In pursuit of their intent ton they returned early in the spring Of 1852. At the time of their first coming. there was no settlement in the town- ship except Kenneth McBean and William McConnell who had small clearings and log shanties where Blyth now stands. "During the latter part of 1852, however, a number of settlers came into different sections of the township. Chas. W. Parker, afterwards the first Reeve was the first who followed them -•and in fact his actual settlement dates ahead of them all as he came in, put up a shanty on Lot 10. Concession 6 and remained there during the time the others were east. Among the earliest of the others were Joseph England. William. John and David Geddes, Hector McLean. Abraham Procter, Charles Procter and Joseph Stubbs. John Kelly with a large family of sons settled in May 1853. William Wilson after wards for many years Reeve settled in June 1853 and in 1853 also another family of five brothers of Kelleys tot whom Thomas, now of Brus- sels runsels w as afterwards Reeve of the township) settled on the eighth and ninth lines. Mr Wilson was the magistrate who called the first public meeting in the township both for school and municipal purposes. "William Armstrong also settled in the autumn of 185.1 and John Sample came in on the Grey town line a short time subsequently. There was not a single settler north of the fourth concession till after the winter of 1853-54, but during the next spring the influx was large and continued unabated till al- most every lot in the town- ship was occupied within the course of half a dozen years. Among those who came in during the winter of 1853.54 was Wm. Harris now in Algoma. He settled in what was called "Bodmin" which he named after the county seat of Cornwall. England,his native town. He built a grist 140,0000 and sawmill there, the first in the present limits of the township. The first school erected in the township was on lot 11. Concession 6, arid the first teacher was Rebecca Vance, whose family had come from Napance and settled in Brucefield. Rev. Mr. Aikins INC.Meth.) was the first minister who ever preached in the township. He came first in the season of 1853 and during the winter of 1853.54 used to travel on snowshoes in "heavy march• ing order" with his pack on his back. Mr. Aikins preach- ed for several years in the log cabins of the settlers until a church building was provid- ed • two of which were subsequently erected about the same time, one on lot 10, concession 5, the other on lot 6, concession 5. "The first couple married in the township were Mar- garet. daughter of John Brandon and John Lawlor. the ceremony being per- formed by Rev. Mr. Dowler, a Methodist minister and the first white child born was Christopher, son of Joseph England. above referred to. He is now a Methodist preacher in Michigan. By the year 1856, Morris, which with Grey also had been united for municipal purposes to McKillop, enter- ed upon an independently organized existence and the first reeve was Charles M. Parker with Christopher Cor- bett, William Wilson, John McRae and Charles Forrest as C'ouncillors, J.B Taylor, clerk; John Laidlaw, assess- or; Donald Scott. collector. "There are a number of post villages in Morri the position 'of which may he observed by reference to the township 'plan but there are none of them of sufficient importance to merit notice except Belgravc on the Mor- ris and Wawanosh town line whose early settlement is elsewhere referred to. There is here a station of the L.N and B. Railway, 6' miles from London and seven from Wingham. It has two stores. two hotels, two churches, Orange hall together with several mechanical esta- blishments and is quite a pleasant little village. "Tire general position of Morns viewed from the light of the advantage offered by its highways, its railways. its waterways, its finances its soil or its inhabitants is such as to give it not only a present commanding posit- ion osit-ion but no uncertain indicat• ion of future pre-eminence among the minor municipal- ities of the county. Welcome home to Morris! edoll Mjdoy VIghw TO Morris Township ON ITS 125TH BIRTHDAY CANADIAN TIRE 4' i p550[IpTE STORE WINGHAM 357.3714 to all residents, former residents and visitors on the occasion of our 125th birthday. on behalf of MORRIS TOWNSHIP COUNCIL Reeve Bill Elston, Deputy -Reeve Tom Miller councillors Robert Grasby, Clare Van Camp, Doug Fraser and clerk -treasurer Nancy Michie Hope your stay is a pleasan t one IT'S A PLEASURE TO HAVE YOU BACK IN MORRIS TOWNSHIP A RARE ANTIQUE—Susan Langlois sits in a 1903 Ford car owned by Charles Brewer of Morris Township. The car was the first one off the Walkerville plant line-up. How Morris has changed BY DEBBIE RANNEY Morris has changed a lot since its 1956 celebrations. but as somebody once said, the more things change, the more they stay the same. For one thing over the years, the township council has continued to struggle with the same problems of drainage, roads, and dogs running at large. One person who should know a lot about changes in Morris Township in the last 25 years is the reeve, Bill Elston who first went to council in 1952, missing only the years 1957. 1958 and 1951 in between. He reflected on some of the things that have shaped the township's history in the past 25 years, such as the fact that there is no township school area board anymore. That was changed to a bigger school board in about 1962 with Blyth, Brussels. East Wawanosh and Morris under one umbrella. In 1967, the County School board came along. Another thing the reeve mentioned was welfare which the township used to look after itself. and which was taken over by the -County in about 1912. "We had our library boards in the villages which were also taken over by the County. We did our own assessing which has been taken over by the provincial government. "Now there is a planning board which is run by the county." Morris did have a tax collector but he never went out on the road as such. People paid their taxes at his home. This job wu taken over by the clerk of the township and now taxes are paid at the bank or the clerk's office. Morris town- ship's last tax collector was BM Bridges. Reeve Elston said change in the township just had been an erosion over the years - going right back to the 1940's which was when they rate- payers lost their school sect- ions. "There's so much more red tape now. When we used to have a council meeting we'd be done by four o'clock and have a game of cards afterwards. "Business was done just as well then as it is now, but now we can't get through it all in one day." he said. Before the advent of recreation grants. money for projects was raised through the township. When Winter. io first came in. that's when they started getting them. One of the disadvantages Reeve Elston cited about the grant system is that they don't get as much volunteer labor as they used to. He cited government in- terference in connection with MORRIS 125TH BIRTHDAY ISSUE -- 38 1903 car has always )een in Brewer family In the barn of Charhe Brewer is a rare antique. A 1903 Ford car.. it was the first one off the Walkerstlle plant line-up and one of the only two of that type made that Veal' The car has been in the Brewer family since the early teens when they bought if from a Mr. Patterson from Brussels who was the urigi nal ow ner. The 1903 is it two.cNltndc•r water-cool engine with Witchcraft in 1920 A lot of unusual seems have happened in Morris Township's history, among them the following: In 1920 a woman frim the area was charged with w itch craft. The judge gave her a suspended sentence, On Jan. 18 1928 a Newton McCauley started ploughing. This was a new record for the twp. In 192h Reese Shortr;red had an oddity on his farm• a calf born without a tail. The reeve remember s arenas. too often to make work fir people. The grant structure has been practically the same for roads and ditches. but when it comes to drain repair, the township now has to have okays from the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Maitland Valley Conservat- ion Authority before they can proceed. In 1956, the township wasn't using any chloride on the roads at all and roads were plowed once or at the the most twice a day in the wintertime. "Now they're open almost 24 hours a day," he said. Gravel has become a big factor too. Whereas 25 years ago, 12 yards of gravel would Congratulations Morris Township on your 125th Anniversary Ws at Royal Homes ars pleased to have been able to take part In the growth and progress at the township of Morris In the past years For the future, we wish continued growth and success to the township and lb residents. W ROYAL HOMES LTD. Box 370, Wingham Ont. 357-2808 „Building homes throughout Ontario." do it. now 25.000 yards are required for the township roads. Morris was first designat• ed for a deputy•reeve in 19'73 because there were over 1,000 voters in the township. which brings up something Please turn to page 4 On Sept 14 I92_ smut: thirsty throats entered Berl Carter's cellar and drank a rase of herr. the ( arrc•r family said if they. had asked for it they could have had rr as the family had no use oI except as a mouthwash. chain drive t he car also has a crank start. The rat is originally a two seater rnarif with leather seats 1 he hods of the car i1 all wood except for brass len dors and brass running hoards. the Lar Nhith mo. cd about as fast as a Ira,.tor yk:r, used only in the summer because Of the la, k of .ffitr- freeic !he car w as dei'. en rn ill,. last Moms rentcrtntai hnt hasn`t been for 'd) * ears 's1r. Bre,% r sass the .rr still runs HAPPY BIRTHDAY People of Morris Township from H.J. Ten Pas Construction Brussels MORRIS TOWNSHIP Wishing you the best in this 125th year sSE/ 3uJ MOTORS INC. Serving Morris Township Since 1947 With top quality vehicles and service. 48 — MORRIS 125TH BIRTHDAY ISSUE 3odmin was founded in "8S3 Many of the early settle- ments of Morris Township. now occupy only a place in the history books. but traces of their past can still he found in the countryside. Ross Procter has gone w a great deal of trouble in researching the hamlet of Bodmin since in 1955 he and his brothers George and Charles purchased the land where Bodmin used to by and took out a charier calling their farming operaturrr Bod nun t td Sonic orf 'sir Prue ter's research is presented here rhe centre• was founded hen William Harris came knit from England in 1h51 ,tnd settled on the north half of lot U Concession 4 herr Concession 4 crosses the !diddle Maitland Riser H'hen searching for a name for the hamlet he thought of his birthplace Bodmin in the Counts Seat of Cornwall in England and it was so named There ere three streets marked out and soon there was William Mitchell's grist mill. James McGill's saw mill, a general store owned bs Dr. Hawkes and managed by Walter Smith. a post office and Methodist parson- age. A dam built in the riser furnished power for these mills. The post office was run by William Harris who also became the first police magi. strate. Just a mile down the road from Bodmin was a church called Bethel and a couple of roads over was the hamlet of Sunshine. Also in the settlement's early days, Archie Nicholson. an uncle of Garner Nicholson of R.R. S Brussels operated a lime kiln and it's still possi- ble to go down by the river and pick out the exact spot where it stood and see some of the stones that must has gone through it. According to a Brussels Post from March 25, IM$ "As other villages sprang up, this one went down till at last about 18 years ago. Alfred Haslam purchased the 50 acre lot upon which this descried hamlet stood. The mill timbers were used for building a barn, the machin• ery being sold. The store fell prey to the devouring ele• ments. •' A walk along the Bodmin acreage and into the bush area allows one to envision where some for the streets used to be. to look at the remains of what must once have been the buildings of Bodmin. Two trees now mark the approximate location of Charlotte Street in Bodmin. And its still possible to look at the Maitland River and imagine the grist and saw mills of the past. Bodmin also has a connec- tion with the settlement of Wingham . As described in James Scott's book. the set • Morris has changed Continued from page 3 rise that has changed the population. In the 1890 s and 1900 s it used to be in the 3500 s Now there are onls 1-00 and one reason there arc that mare is that Morris has been fortunate with the subdivisions which hose been added to the eounniun• its of Belgrase. \1u,,ng away from politics thy_ re'c•\e spoke on other ass that Morris had chang. ed ;Incl one of the most R eahle w as agriculture. 'sorts fisc rears ago, most 'arms had cows and hens and ;rigs c;eneralls very mixed iarins with vers few cash ,.rop operations. Today agri• ulrure is more concentrated. Some are nothing but cash crop, some are in nothing but pigs. some have nothing but cattle. "We had no white beans or soybeans 25 years ago and veru little corn • only for silage. Today we have soy, beans white beans and a lot of corn for grain corn. Gen• erally the farms have become larger," he said. Card parties along the concession were a popular �. thing in the early days, but the community is not 'as closely knit as it was 25 nears ago. "A lot of that is because of the curling•rinks, the arenas and cars. Twenty-five years ago, cars weren't as well heated and you didn't go as far in the wintertime. 'There's much more re creation in the communities surrounding the township than there was in the early 1950 s and l%0 s." he said. As Reeve Bill Elston siad, there will always be change. some of it for the better. some of it for the worse. Clement of Huron County, the story goes that in IHSH, Edward Farley, a native of Ireland who had been living near Owen Sound decided to pioneer the Wingham area and began his journey by boat to Collingwood. Here he. together with his family and all his possessions,. hoarded the first railway line in Ontario. connecting Geor• gian Bay to Toronto. From Toronto, he took the just completed railwas to Strat- ford which was, for the settlers intending to come to Huron County. "the end of the steel" at that tints. At Stratford, Mr. Farley hired "freighters" that is wagons drawn by teams to take hint as far as the road into the northern townships at that time, His destination was the village of Bodmin. This jour- ney was carried out during the month of March and because of the spring thaws, the roads, not comfortable at the best of times were ex- ceedingly difficult and al• most impassable. This at least was the conclusion which Mr. Farley's freighters reached when they got as far as Blyth. At this point they deserted him on the grounds that the roads were impossi hle and left him stranded. "Although it was Sunday. the dogged Edward Farley managed to hire two teams of oxen 10 continue the journey with his family and his possessions and finally they reached Bodmin and once more this intrepid pioneer had reached the end of the Zine, this time the end of the road, hut he was still some distance from his destina• tion. The river was a in spring freshet at the time Button's School In July of 1926, the Button School S.S. $9 held an Old Boys' Reunion for their 50th anniversary. The grounds were decorated with stream- ers. in the afternoon a big parade was held with floats from the area. The main event was a variety concert performed in front of 12(10 people. There was the music playing of the bagpipes, banjos and even the former teachers gathered together to sing. 150 old boys and girls signed the register, Celebrating Morris Township's First 125 Years May Growth and Prosperity Continue! To all who think of Morris Township as home, Best Wishes for a wonderful reunion and celebration, MURRAY CARDIFF, M.P. Main Street, Brussels, 887-6852 and Mr. Farley was ingeni- ous enough to imagine its possibilities. He built a huge raft on which he placed everything he owned, as well as his family, and proceeded to float down the river until he reached the point where he had taken up land. "According to legend, and one wonders how much of Mr. Farley had in telling this story, Wingham's first set. tler•an Irishman••arrived on the 17th of March." S.S. NO. 7 MORRIS—Students from the S.S, No. 7 school in Morris posed with their teacher Miss Edna Procter In 1935. Back row - Evelyn Scott, Margaret Haines, Jack Higgins, Miss Edna Procter, Harvey Edgar, George Higgins, June Burke. 2nd row - Norman Higgins, Maxine Thompson, Bernice Thompson, Jim Elston, Wilfred Haines, Jim Coulter, Charlie Campbell, Calvin Burke, Stan Hopper, Jim Golley, Bill Elston, John Haines, Charlie Procter, Hugh Campbell. 1st row - Spence Scott, Mann, Edith Mann, Carrie Higgins, Grace Coulter, Verna Thompson, Muriel Hopper, Malt Edgar, Ross Procter, Edwi n Elston, Glen Golley, George Edgar, Chester Higgins, Frank Burke. Kneeling - Grace Golley, Mildred Higgins, Priscilla Mann. Photo from Bill Elston Happy Birthday MORRIS TOWNSHIP on your 125th From Grey Township residents, council and staff MORRIS 125TH BIRTHDAY ISSUE - 58 T_Ze viages of Dorris Townsiip Sunshine Sunshine --an optimistic name fora place in Morris Tonwship which never lived up to its promise. Now, the only real tangible proof of its existence is the cemetery on top of the hill on the sideroad off the fifth concession. Mrs. Russel Bone of Wingham was born in Sun- shine and said they had told her at one time there was a chair factory there, but it wasn't there any longer in her time. She said there was a chair in het parent's home, though, that was made in the chair factory in Sunshine. When Mrs. Bone was in Sunshine, the post office was there with Milton Watson as the postmaster until he mov• ed away in 1910. Mr. Watson later returned to Sunshine and was postmaster until the mail from there was switched to Belgrave. Sunshine at one time also apparendy had a sawmill erected by Paddy Brown who later sold to Isaac Rogerson who in turn operated it in conjunction with the chair factory. The lumber was teamed to the railroads at Brussels and Belgrave by Tom Hawthorn, Mossie Clark and Morris McCasey. Sunshine also had a black- smith shop, a combined general store and post office. There were two churches - Bethel which was built around 1855-56 and Sunshine Methodist which was first erected as a loghouse church and then in 1875 a frame church was built and later bricked. Bethel closed in 1883 and its members were transferred to the churches at Sunshine and Belgrave. At one time, there was also a Johnston's church on the first concession of Morris and when that closed, people Ment to the church in Blue- vak. And then there was Browntown, with the church on one corner and the school an the other. While they were budding a new school, the children studied in the church. That first winter they had to keep the school heated so the pipes wouldn't freeze, so they held church in the new school. That's also where Mrs. Bone's son Keith was baptized on Christmas Sunday in 1947. At Sunshine church, they used to have officials from the church go to the people's homes every three months to get a collection. There was also a collection of loose change held in the church. At Browntown church, they used to have a garden party every summer in the horseshed. Sometimes the young people from Belgrave would put on a play. Morrisdale Although Morrisdale was one of the early crossroads post offices established in Morris Township, it never became a settlement of any proportion. According to James Scott's book, the Settlement of Huron County, its first Post- master Donald Scott took over in 1854. Bushfield Only a cemetery now re- mains to remind people that there used to be a place called Bushfield in Morris on Lot. 11, Concession 7 of the township. However, it once con- tained Thomas Holland's hotel and James New - Mai* lowingthlp on your 125th Birthday WELCOME FRIENDS, OLD AND NEW. Howard and Joan Bernard BERNARD FUELS 887-6377 Brussels combe's combined general store and post office. Robert Newcombe carried the mail on foot from Belgrave to Sunshine, then to Bushfield, a distance of six miles. Jamestown Jamestown, which is part of Morris and part of Grey got its name from James Aitcheson, a news correspon- dent for the Huron Expositor around 1855-1860, There were also a number of other men named James who probably helped to ran• tribute to that name, such as James Holland and James Lynn who were both post• asters as well as James Strachan, James Simpson, James Forrest and James Moses. A general store with Dun- can McDonald as owner was built around 1905. Other places in Jamestown were a shoe shop, an apiary, wagon shop and a hotel. Victoria Hall was built in Jamestown in 1906 to acro• modate a large Sunday School and concerts and pub- lic meetings were also held there. Brussels According to the plaque on the lawn beside the Brussels library, it was in 1854 that Williant Ainley purchased 200 acres of land on the Middle Branch of the Mait• land River. The following year he laid out a village plot which he named Ainleyville. A post office named Dingle was opened in 1856. The com- munity flourished and by 1863 contained a sawmill, a gristmill, blacksmith shops, a wollen mill and several other small industries. In anticipation of the rapid growth that the expected construction of a branch of the Wellington. Grey and Bruce Railway would bring Ainleyville, with a population of 780. was incorporated as a village and renamed Brus- sels on December 24, 18'2. The village of Brussels straddles the boundary be• oaten the townships of Mor- ris and Grey, which were surveyed in 1848 and 1852. Lands in Morris were first offered for sale on July 10. 1852 and those in Grey on August 27, 1854. Walton According to an excerpt from the Brussels Post 1885. the village of Walton con- tained post and telegraph offices, two hotels. two stores, a steam sawmill and all kinds of minor manufact- uring. anufacturing. It also had a daily mail route. both ways, from Brus- sels and Seaforth by stage. In 1885 Jamestown and Morrisbank were simply post offices although Jamestown, which was situated at the crossing of the middle of the Maitland, looked as if it had chances of springing up as a village in the way of a store. hotel and blacksmith shop. Belgrave Belgrave was once a bee• hive of industry with a saw- mill, two busy blacksmith shops, a general store and a hardware store as well as the former Queen's Hotel which is now an apartment build- ing. In 1876, Belgrave also had a railway station on the fourth line of Morris with the line running from London to Wingham. Lately, a couple of subdi• visions have sprung up in Belgrave and a new ball diamond has been started. Bluevale On the northern boundary at the junctions of Highway 86 and 8' is Bluevale, which in the 1956 History ,,f Morris Township hook was noted for its chopping mill. supplied with power from the Mait- land aitland River mill dam, three stores, a butter factory, a public school and two churches. Some of these buildings are no longer in existence. The first settlers in Blyth were Lucius A.C. McConnell from the County of York, originally from County Down, Ireland and Kenneth McBean, a Scotsman who had previously settled in the Township of North Easthope. McConnell settled on lots 1 and 2 on Concession 10 of Morris Township and McBean settled on lots 1 and 2 on Concession 9 of Morris Township. These settlements took place in May of 1851. The churches that once were Sunshine Methodist The Sunshine Methodist Church was first erected as a loghouse church. In 18'5 a frame church was built and it was later bricked. The opening of the church was attended by the Brussels Methodist Choir. Later the church had its own Sunshine Choir The sawmill in Sunshine dosed for want of logs and gradually people left the community taking the con- gregation of the church also. In 192' the church and shed were sold. The cfiurch sold for 11&) and shed for S250. The Sunshine Church last- ed from 1875.1927. Browntown Browntown Church was built in 1866 and closed in 1949, according to informat- ion obtained from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bosman. Browntown Church used to be located on their property. One of the first thoughts of Mrs. Bosman's grand- parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Bosman when they moved onto that farm was that the building a church. Mrs. Bosman described the building as a one -storey brick building with a little porch on the front, heated with a wood stove inside and there were oil lamps on the wall. There was a pump organ in the little church and some of the first people to play it were Mrs. Henry Mathers and Mrs. Elmer Hastings. Material in the church other than the brick was donated free and built with free labor. Across the road from the church was a cemetery with land donated by William Jewitt. Happy Birthday Morris an your 125th Brussels • Enjoy your visit in Brussels July 31, Aug. 1, 2, 3. l.L. McCutcheon Motors Ltd. 887-6856 68 — MORRIS 125TH BIRTHDAY ISSUE Schoo days, those good od Wallace's School or the S S. No. I in Morris Town- ship has been used for escrvthrng from a school- house to a pig barn. tth information obtained from 'sirs Harold Laftin. Mrs Bill Souch and Mr and Mrs. Aubrey McNichol. sonic of the school's history is recorded herr. Built to 1892. repiactn►; original log structure troni 18'6, it sy as purchased by Keith Richmond and Ihcn �t was sold to Bill Souch. When Mr. Souch's barn burned down he needed a place to put hts pigs so he put them downstairs in the school• house and the grain upstairs. •1 church known as the Ehene,cr Methodist Church once stood across the road from the school When !s1r McNu hot went to the school somewhere between the years l9.1h_14.0s the attendance was at one pouot dow n to sic boys and one girl. Wolfgang Schedlcr bought the huilding from Mr. Souch and renin ated it for a house. In June of 19'-. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Laffin bought the huilding. making their own renovations for a house. S.S. No. 2 Not much infurntatton can he located on the S.S No. 2 in Morris Township other S.S. $1-Wallace's School Photo from Harold Laffin to Morris Township on its 125th ANNIVERSARY aintOhi .)w Ota tp>I twgw WOOL it LEATN!' »tesacn )1 144 THE ORIGINAL OLD MILL In Blyth SINCE 1144 Where the values are Bainton Limited, Blyth Telephone 6234104 STORE HOURS Man. • ht. I - I Sunday 1 4 OPEN ALL HOLIDAYS Famous for wool ieether products In this authentic old mill you will find the heritage and tradition of the Minton family • a unique wool and leather business. than what was printed in the first Morris Township his- tory. hook. -History Town ship and Stories Relating to Pioneer Days 185h• 1956. The S S. No. 2 was located on the south-west corner of the township, the brick school being erected in 186" When Blyth was incorporat- ed in Inti. part of this school section was included in the newly -formed village. The remainder of this section was joined with No. 1 Union, No. 12 Morris and Hullctt and some to Union School with Wawanosh. Miller's school S.S. 13 was known as ~Miller's school The school originally cost S8511 to build When the school closed the land 1% a s Nought by Toni Miller w ho sold tt to Hill McArte•r. It is currently he - ink used for storage. In a Brussels Post of January 2, 1902 it states that "S S. No. 3 known as Mil lens school cost SA50, tnclud• tog new scats and furnace We mention this so that the ratepayers in S.S. No. 5 can compare the cost with theirs. Some have an idea that No. 3 cost an enormous sum money. We would like hear what the cost of No was all complete... S.S. No. 4 of 10 s A number of the old Mor ris Township schools have been converted into houses. One of these is the S.S. a4 built in I91'. The first version of the S.S. N4 was a wooden strut.. ture.Fred Thuell of Brussels who started going there in 1905 thought that school- house was probably built around I$bO. One of the first teachers was Mr. Todd who taught Fred Thuell•s three older brothers. After Mr. Todd, Hattie Downing taught for one term and then Isabel- le McNabb took oyer. Mrs. McNabb later married Jim Anderson, a veterinarian in Brussels. After Miss McNahh. Fred's sister Annie Thucll taught there for several years. starting in 1919. Their father was a truster of the school when they moved to this area in 1900 and he was a trustee for 20 years. Their family were also the caretakers for the old school and they used to supply the wood. The stud- ents always filled the wood• shed on Arbor Day • May 1 and if they filled it in the morning, they could go to the bush in the afternoon, Fred described the school as having one room with a large cast iron box stove for heat at one end with the pipe running from one end to the other to the chimney, "because 1 know it used to catch fire sometimes," "There were outside tai• lets of course and when we used to caretake, kids had to go pump the well dry before school started. so there would be fresh water." As in every little country school. this one had its share of antics, perhaps the most popular of which as describ• ed by Jack Jordan of Brus• sols was tying the bell rope around the arm of one of the boys and then letting him fall to the ground. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Miller of R.R. 4, Brussels both went to the new schoolhouse and Mrs. Miller said she re- membered one year when there were 45 pupils, quite a number for a one room schoolhouse, Tom Miller was one of the Please turn to page 7 S.S. #3 Miller's School D CAMERONLIMITED TOBACCOS, CONFECTIONERYand SUNDRIES HEAD OFFICE WINGHAM, ONTARIO P.O. BOX 268 NOG 2W0 •8� Happy Birthday, Morris Township. We are pleased to have had the opportunity to serve your residents for thirty four years. Q-HpENT 10kt,��/� f I MAL Fs4f f AIIIANCE SALES OFFICE 20 DOVER ST. STRATFORD, ONTARIO NBA 3VS ..� �•� •� Franchise Distributor ' UPP I for Slush Puppie In Brussels, Buy Slush Puppy at JR's MORRIS 125TH BIRTHDAY ISSUE — 78 golden rule days in Morris Continued from page 6 perpetrators of a stunt to get some of Andrew McCut- cheon's cows into the base• ment of the school after they wande red into the school - yard. They also tried to do the same thing with some of Mr. McCutcheon's pigs. Another interesting me• mory Tom had of the school was of his wife's brother Joe Smith who used to swipe tobacco, a pipe and matches and kept them in his back pocket. On one particular day he came running out to the other boys in the schoolyard with a bucket of water telling them they would have to help him out. He had scuffled around in his seat so much that the matches had lit up and started his pants on fire. After this school closed, items out of it were sold through an auction. The school desks however, were thrown down the stairs and smashed. Tom Miller bought the blackboards and Clarence McCutcheon bought the schoolbell although he's not using it for anything at present. The schoolhouse went through a number of owners including the present one Sheila McPherson who bought it from a syndicate. Some of the schoolteachers who taught there include Mrs, Ed Martin (now living in Brussels). Mrs. Ross And- erson of Belgrave and Jim Prior. the last teacher at that school, now teaching at the Brussels Public School. S.S. No. 5 Clegg school Located on Lot 6, Conces• sion 5 the S.S. No. 5 was a one room schoolhouse for- merly known as Clegg School The school section was or- ganized in 1852. A second schoolhouse was built in 1870. The present school- house was built in 1901. In 1920, it was the first school in the area to have bought a Brantola phono- graph to teach the children the value of music. In the same year, the woodshed was moved to the rear of the school and put up on con- crete. in August, 1925, a reunion was held at this school and according to an August 5 issue of the Brussels Post, Last Wednesday afternoon, School Section No. 5, Morris Township held a reunion and a big crowd was present to renew old friendships at the schoolhouse. Preparations had been in progress for some months and everything passed off in good style. The school and grounds were beautifully decorated with flags, banners and ever- greens. The present school- house was built in 1901 and it is a comfortable brick build- ing with basement and ample grounds. It is the third school built. The school section was organized in 1852. Evidence of the way rural population is decreasing is found in the fact that in 1870, this school had 145 pupils on the roll and now there are only nine." An account in the Brussels Post, January 9. 1924. states that "S.S. No. 5 re-elected James Grasby as trustee and his associates at the board are Jas. Michie and Richard Procter. Latter has been Secretary•Treasurer for 15 years. 20 cords of 16 inch wood will be supplied by Gordon Gallaher at 54.50 per cord. Jas, Michie will contin- ue as caretaker al 1100 per annum. There is only an average of 5 pupils and Miss Wheatley is the painstaking teacher." According to Brad McLel- lan of Brussels, the school closed in 1966 and was bought by William McLellan of P.E.I. for S600 with the original bell included. S.S. No. 6 Anderson's school BY SUSAN LANGLOIS S.S. #6 Anderson's School Anderson's school was built in l8'5. At times the school had up to 45 students with much stronger attend• ance in the winter. Surrounding the school are beautiful trees which were planted in the 1880's by Miss Megaw, a teacher at the 'school. Also in the 1880's, the school had a debating society. One debate topic was "that Negroes were 4keated worse by whites than the Indians were", according to information obtained from John Bowman and Jim Mair. In 1907 a teacher earned S400 a year with a $4,00 bonus for sweeping the floor and lighting a fire. The school closed in 1966. Jim Mair bought it in 1968 and sold it to a Mr. Davies who converted it to a house. It is presently owned by Frank Hooper. In a Brussels Post story of January 2, 1924 it says that Thos. Bone was re-elected Trustee for the next term in S.S. No. 6 at the annual meeting and Cecil Bone was re -appointed Secretary -Trea- surer. Wood supply, 12 cords, 20 inch was given to Wm. Moses at 54.90. Care- taking is done by the pupils. A new school building will be one of the projects before many years. Attendance of pupils is small, only 10 on the roll. Stone school Morris Township's Stone School is famau for many things, but perhaps one of its most famous people was William Aberhart who taught there and later went on to become Premier of Alberta. From 1956 centennial is- sue of the Wingham Advance -Throes we learn that the original site for the first school was chosen in 1861 and in 1863 one-quarter of .an acre was purchased from John Brandon and a log school was erected in the southwest corner of the lot. The first teacher was John Lister who received a salary d 5200 a year phis the frame of a house which, he was to finish and relinquish at the end of his term. He taught for eight years. The present Stone School or S.S. No. 7, Morris was built in 1877 at a cost of 5850. A well was dug in the same year, The first teacher in the new.school was Martha Gilpn and her salary was 5360 a year. W.A. Aberhart taught in the StoneSchool in 1900 and was Premier of Alberta from 1935 to 1943. W.T. (Doc) Cruickshank who pioneered CKNX radio also attended this school. In June of 1932, teacher Viola McLeod asked her pupils to bring a brick to school to send to the Dunlop Tomb at Goderich. Please turn to page 8 • S.S. #5- Clegg School S.S. #7 -Stone Schoo HAPPY BIRTHDAY MORRIS To celebrate the occasion Anna's Dress Shop Brussels is having a SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE WELCOME HOME TO MORRIS STOP IN AND SEE US BB — MORRIS 125TH BIRTHDAY ISSUE Across the railroad dxidge to school in Spring Continued from page During the spring floods. pupils of the first and second he of Morris crossed the railroad bridges to get to school Between the sears of 1946.1954, the ball team from Stone School competed with teams from surrounding districts winning many championships. They also had their own hockey team. Bill Elston. the current reeve of Morris Township attended the school. The Stone School. which has been converted to a house, now belongs to Wal- ter and Wendy Orawski. Mr Orwaski bought the building m the late 60 s. The Orawskis arc desig• Hers. He designs shopping malls and she designs mostly stores and offices. On July 18. 1928 the S.S. ," held its Diamond Jubilee Reunion About 300 former students attended. By early afternoon 1000 people gath- ered to listen to speeches music and view the softball RAMC. One of the highlights was a book written by Mr. C.G. Campbell. an author and former school student. Mr. .Campbell who lived in the States couldn't attend but ient a speech which was rade by one of the teachers. The evening wound down to the sound of the bagpipes and a dance. Taking a look at the house. on Concession 2 it's hard to imagine that it was once known as the Browntown School. According to information obtained from Mr. and Mrs. Bert Garniss. the original frame school was replaced in 1894 by a brick building. In 1945. the present structure was built. At times. the school had up to 40 students in 10 grades. The one room school was heated by a huge wood stove which served many purpos- es. An incident is recalled when the stove was used to demonstrate the use of steam. An ink bottle was corked and filled with Amer.. On one t►ccasion however. 11 was the bottle that popped instead of the cork and glass was everywhere. The school was ;also fortunate enough to have a piano which was put to good use In December of 19bto, the school closed and in the following spring it was sold to Ralph Darlow who conver• ted it to a house presently owned hs Phillip Massey who also operates his repair shop out of there. Mrs. Bernard Thomas said what the school closed those on the east side went to Brussels and those on the west side went to East Waw• anosh. She said a lot of social times and Christmas con- certs were held there. Across from the school was Browntown church which was used each year for plays put on by the school children of Browntown. The eongre• gation gradually decreased and the church and land were sold with the property being used for farmland. Buttons School or S.S. M9 in Morris Township is now in a decrepit state, but once faithfully served students on the seventh, eighth and ninth concessions. A few from Huliett Township also at• tended this school. Built in 1876 and located on lot 20, the eighth conces- sion of Morris, it was about the first school in the Morris school section to close, which it did in 1955. n r, There were Grades 1 to 8 in the school but also some- thing called a fifth class which would compare with our Grade 9. Rather than go to Continuation School in Brussels some would elect to take their Grade 9 there. When Jack Bryans of Brussels went to Buttons school, the old double seats were still there, although not in use. Among the inter- esting things he recalled about the school was that it was heated by a stove in the centre of the building and that there was no basement. For their water supply students simply dipped out d a spring and everybody drank out of the same cup. One of the things studnets enjoyed about the school when Jack attended was that it was set in a swamp. In the winter when the swamp flooded, the children would Congratulations & Best wishes to MORRIS TOWNSHIP on their 125th Anniversary Brussels Stockyards Ltd. Cattle Sales 887-6461 R.R. 3, Brussels • Hog Sales 887-6811 skate on it. Jack said they used to eat lunch at recess time so that they could have the full hour to skate on the ice. Some- times when the bell would ring to call them in to school pupils wouldn't hear it, but there were other times, Jack says, when they were deaf on W rpose Senior students took turns sweeping the school. A con• tract was let for the cleaning of the school which was scrubbed at Christmas, Ea- ster and during the summer holidays. They would also let a contract for lighting the fire and a lot of senior students would take turns because their fathers would get the contract. Walter Bewley and Jack did it one year at 17 cents a morning which they divided between themselves. They used to time themselves to see how long it would take to get the stove red hot. Jack also remembered the time a school teacher who lived seven or eight miles away from the school forgot something and had to go back for it. When she asked if any of the sudents would like to r ide back with her in her Model T Ford all of them put up their hands so she wound up with 17 or 18 students packed into her car. The school closed in 1955 because of a very small enrolment of six pupils who were then transported to other schools, S.S. #8 -Browntown School MORRIS TOWNSHIP Congratulations on your 125th BIRTHDAY SERVING AGRICULTURE SINCE 1875 Howson & Howson Limited Flour do Feed Millers. Complete Farm Supplies Grain Elevators WINGHAM, BLYTH. CARGILL New uses abound for old Morris schools S.S. No. 10 Now in the process of being converted into a house the S.S. N10 or Ramsey's schoolhouse sits oil a pleas- ant location on concession one. The first school was a loghouse built in 1860. A frame one was erected in 1880 to be followed by the present red brick school- house in 1915. In 1927 the school cele- brated an old boys reunion. Approximately 200 former pupils attended. There was a large parade, softball game. and hands. Everyone was dressed in the school colors of green and white. When the school closed it was bought by Robert Pull- man. It is presently owned by Gordon Cowan of Brantford. McGavin's school house Perhaps the S.S. No. 11, Walton School is now being used for one of the most unusual reasons of any of the other schoolhouses in Morris Township. McGavin's Farm Equip- ment now operates its bus- iness out of the brick build- ing. The Walton W.I. Tweedsmuir book provides some of the history of the Walton schoolhouses. According to it, a frame school was built on the southeast corner of Lot 30, Concession 9, Morris Town- ship on land purchased by Robert Dennis on for Si. The frame school was built before 1873 with one room directly behind the red brick school, MAI owned by Neil McGavin. Later another school was built to the east of this frame school and joined to it by a hallway. Then later on one of these rooms was closed. In 1907, the red brick school was built to replace the two buildings. At one time this building held dus• es in both the classroom and the basement. Due to overcrowding in the brick school, another school was built in 1920, a few yards north of the brick school on the same property. This frame building was built for the junior classes. A house was built at the northeast corner, These buildings were covered with red asphalt shingles. This school which is now being used for storage of some of McGavin's equip- meat was closed in 1932 and people returned to the red brick school. A new school was formed in 1961 which was known as Grey Township School Area No. 2. While the largest assessment was in Grey Township, it was comprised d 25 lots in McKillop Township belonging to the Walton School, Union No. 11 also 14 McKillop lots belong- ing to Union School No. 12. In addition, a portion of Morris Township was includ- ed. The move was the outcome d a vote in Morris Township which rejected the proposal to build a new school in Walton. A petition of inter- ested Morris and Grey Town- ship ratepayers asked for the formation of a new school area. This new four room schoolhouse was opened of- ficially on December 12, 1962 with the total cost of con- struction and equipment and other expenses amounting to about S84,000. McGavins moved into the red brick schoolhouse in 1962 and added a piece onto it in 1963. The old school bell is used as a paging system to all the men --one ring for Neil, two for Bob. Occasionally they also ring the bell for weddings in Walton or for special events. Upstairs where McGavins keep records, its worth a crawl through the cubbyhole to see what school children wrote on the walls • dirty limericks and one liners combined with students names such as Doug Kirkby. Walton, Ont. Feb. 22, 1950, Born June 12, 1936. Grade eight. S.S. No. 12 S.S. #l2 located on the road between Walton and Blyth, was built in 1901. According to Mrs. John A. Perrie when the school closed it was changed into the Country Studio. The studio contained a potters wheel and hobby shop. It was run by Anne Fairscrvice, an artist from the area. Anne took her art classes in Chic- ago and taught art to resi- dents in the area. 8.8. 110-Ramsey's School MORRIS 125TH BIRTHDAY ISSUE — 98 Students from the S.S. No. 5 Photo from George Michie S.S. #6 -Anderson's School S.S. #12 - 8.8. 911 -Welton School 108 - MORRIS 125TH BIRTHDAY ISSUF We would like to congratulate all our friends and customers on their celebration of Morris' 125th Birthday. BLYTH MERCHANTS: The Blyth Saga Hamms Car Sales Ltd.. Blyth Variety The Kitchen Cupboard Madill's Shoes, Et Boys Wear Wilson's Health & Gift Centre Gores Home Hardware Blyth Meat Market Blyth Pro Hardware MORRIS 125TH BIRTHDAY ISSUE — 118 CONGRATULATIONS to the Township of Morris on your 125th Birthday For your Hardware needs see • BRUSSELS t) 887-6525 Congratulations and Best Wishes to MORRIS TOWNSHIP on its 125th Birthday YOUNG'S VARIETY Brussels 887-6224 Congratulations to Morris Township on your 125th Birthday BRUSSELS TRANSPORT LTD. Student wrote his family history Teddy Cowan wrote this history of his pioneer ancest- ors fora school project. Doris Armstrong married George Cowan and they are Teddy's grandparents. l eddy's house is located at R.R. 5, Brussels on the north half of Lot 27, Concession 4, Moms Town. ship. ARMSTRONGS The Armstrongs came to Canada for adventure and to make their fortune in the wonderful new America. (Their graves are in the Brussels cemetery.) Rkhard Armstrong walked all the way to Goderich and took out the deed from the Crown land for our farm. The farm was all covered with pine trees at that time and he dared it all by hand with axes and saws and also used horses to pull the logs out. The story also went he even carded a stove all the way from Goderich on his back since there were no toads or good roads at the time. Two Armstrong sisters married two Warwick broth- ers. Richard Armstrong built the house that 1 am living in There was a house at the road on one of the fields which Lewis Armstrong lived in with Richard Arm- strong and his family. Lewis Armstrong was born in our house and so was Doris Armstrong. Lewis Armstrong had five sisters named Esther, Dollie, Annie, Sadie, and four brothers and himself. Lewis whkh made 5 sisters and 5 brothers and 3 died when they were babies which made 13 all together. Doris Armstrongs great- grandfather Ingram was a cabinet maker and built caskets to bury people in. STONE SCHOOL BALL TEAM—These were the members ul the Stonr School Baseball Team from 1946-1952 and include (left to right) back row - Harvey Edgar, Bill Elston, Jack Higgins, Jim Elston, Wilfred Haines, George Higgins. Centre row - Chester Higgins, Ed Elston, John Spivey, Rutherford Reavie, Ross Procter, Stewart Procter. Front row - Maitland Edgar, George Procter. Photo from Bill Elston Congratulations Morris Township • We help Morris grow with fine Building Supplies [RONALD A\ ASSOCIATE STORE, J.M. McDONALD LUMBER LTD. BRUSSELS PHONE: 8874277 Store Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 - 5:30 Sat. 9 - 3 .•t 4114.. 121 - MORRIS 126TH BIRTHDAY ISSUE HAPPY BIRTHDAY Morris Township on your 125th From the Staff of McGavin 's Farm Equipment WALTON SERVING AGRICULTURE SINCE 1936 Front Row (I. to r.) Hugh Campbell, Carol Collins, Mark Vogl, Reinhart Bauer, Bob Mathers, Ken Pethick, Clarence Mehring, Bert Middegaal . Back Row (I. to r.) Cathy McGavin, Steve Caulter, Brian McGavin, Roger Humphries, Gary Elston, Neil McGavin, Marie McGavin, (Absent when picture was taken - Bill Coutts) Some companies we work with to serve you include ZggvCo. NEW IDEA igiliggitalpr ; ILN AMP re ipaanorsee do, WL -RICH Congratulations Morrie Township On the occasion of Morris' 125th birthday it is appropriate to pay tribute to the early pioneers who exhibited vision, ambition and a remarkable enterprising spirit. Blyth and Morris have grown together over the years and share many memories. The corporation of the village of Blyth and Blyth Public Utilities Commission wish to congratulate Morris and Zook forward to another 125 years of co operation together . BLYTH PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION CHAIRMAN Jim Howson COMMISSIONERS Don Noble Tom Cronin BLYTH VILLAGE COUNCIL REEVE Tom Cronin COUNCILLORS Helen Gowing Bill How:on Albert Wasson Bill Manning to MORRIS TOWNSHIP on your 125th Birthday from the COUNTY OF HURON Bill Hanly Fred Haberer Administrator Warden MORRIS 125TH BIRTHDAY ISSUE -- 131 Remember the 1956 Morris centenniaL? Photos from the celebration in Walton Photos from Jeanne Kirkby When Morris held its cen- tennial celebrations in 1956, it was a big affair. A Wing - ham Advance -Times from August 8, 1956 given to us by Mrs. Donelda Pearson re- ports on some of the celebra- tions. Some of the major part of this was held at the old schools and the paper re- ports, "Every school in the township was pily decorated bt the occasion. Pictures from the past hung on the walls sharing with pride a plate with the ever present Portrait of our reigning mon- arch. "Many of the schools had prepared special souvenirs to commemorate the grand oc- casion. Some had given nmch care and attention to the production of booklets telling the story of 100 years of school life in their particw- lar section." The Stone School S.S. No. 7 in Morris Township had 660 people sign the register About B00 people attended a special dinner held at the Belgrave Community Hall. McCutcheons here since before 1861 KY DEBBIE RANNEY Since Clarence McCutch- eon is the chairman of the Morris Township celebra- tions, it somehow seems appropriate that his family has resided on the same farm for as long as the township has been incorporated. According to a history of the McCutcheon family writ- ten by Wesley McCutcheon of Bolton, an uncle of Clar- ence's who lived in the same house, the township of Mor- ris had been surveyed and Francis McCutcheon and families went about two miles west of the McCreas on the sixth concession of Mor- ris. Here. claim was made on the Crown Lands. It took time to have the agreements for land completed. According to records, the first purchase was made by John McCut cheon. He bought one hundred acres -- the north half of lot 23 on the seventh concession. This faced the sixth concession on the south side. The first house was built in the centre of this land and is the house that Clarence now has. The land was completely covered with hardwood trees. Apparently the 100 acres designated as Lot 25 was purchased by Francis McCu- tcheon, the brother of John. This must have been the time that John walked by trail to Seaforth where there was a railroad. He carried a one hundred pound bag of flour on his back for the 17 miles to his home. The next purchase on record was by Francis McCutcheon, the father. The agreement was dated in Quebec en June 12. 1861. He purchased the north half of Lot 24. the seventh con• cession of the township of Morris. This was for 100 acres situated between the other two lots, The purchase price was 5200, His house was built about 30 rods from the roadway for the sixth concession and about the centre of the lot. Ode to Walton in 1887 From the Brussels Post. Walton is a growing village Of notoriety and renown It is built inside three townships This famous little town. In it we find three churches Well worthy of the name Where the Gospel in its fullness Is preached to dying men. At the north end of the village We see a schoolhouse there It is managed by two tutors Of renown and talent rare. There also are two general stores Where customers are supplied No pains are spared to meet your wants Nor are their goods belied. We also have two dressmakers Who pl y the needle fast For style and fashion can't be beat And their work is sure to last. We likewise see a carriage shop Which its use we all well know CONGRATULATIONS Mortis Township on your 125th Birthday McCutcheon Grocery Brussels Congratulations ARE EXTENDED TO MORRIS TOWNSHIP from "Potter's Distillery' for their 125th Anniversary Celebrations Nos. 11. I$K'. It manufactures vehicles Which on the road do go. Next we have three blacksmith stands Whose owners shoe the horses' foot Their smiling face looks grim enough When tarnished with the soot. That Targe brown frame building Is where Mr. Leech doth labor I'd rather live a mile away Than be its next door neighbour. And then the mammoth sawmill Had left a vacant space. But now there is a new. one Erected in its place. As you turn around the corner Two mansions may be seen, Their owners both are jolly men One fat the other lean. Excuse this trivial doggerel I'm afraid of it reverting Please give it a space in your paper If you think it worth inserting.. .. r••'''1 OWANS OUNTRY 'N'quitua roo Wishes to welcome everyone horns to Morris during their 126th Anniversary. Ken and Liz Cowan BEST WISHES MORRIS on your 125th Birthday from Wayne and Lois at Todd's Bakery Brussels - 887-6666 14B — MORRIS 125TH BIRTHDAY ISSUE S.S. NO. 5 MORRIS—Here in 1921 the S.S. No. 5 school in Morris got ready for the Belgrave School Fair. From the left are: Edna (Reid) Hackwell, (teacher), Bob Procter, George Martin, Dick Procter, Bill Grasby, Bob McMurray, Frances Jackson, Harry Jackson, Alberta McMurray, George Noble and George Michie. Photo from George Michie S S No 3 1)()S students, front page photo, were THE YOUTH OF YESTERYEAR—Cecil Wheeler, a gentleman from Morris who is looking forward to his 91st birthday, submitted this class photo. The photo was taken when Cecil was 14 years old in 1905. Back unidentified, Janet Connon, Margaret Speer, Janie Alcock, Myrtle row- Ella Clark, Mary Speir, Agnes Bradshaw, Dora Watson, Celina Wheeler (sister), Hazel Nichol. Third: Minnie L. Kerr (teacher), Elsie Wheeler (sister), Maggie Michie, Florence Sheddon, Agnes Knight, Connon, Lille Watson, Robert Mitchie, Jessie Wheeler, (brother), Ethel Watson, Maggie Connon. Second from Back: unidentified, unidentified, Alec Connon, unidentified, Ernest Mitchie, unidentified. unidentified, unidentified, Jack Little, unidentified, Harold Karny, Bottom: Cecil Wheeler, Cliff Shurlle, Alec Spelr, Dave Knight, Stanley Watson, Alec Connon, Charlie Connon, Frank Little, Wes Sheddon, 8111 Speir, Billy Connon. Congratulations MORRIS TOWNSHIP on your 125th Birthday Watson's Livestock JOHN WE AIM TO SERVE 523-4543 Blyth ED Happy Birthday Morris on your 125th Birthday While enjoying the festivities in Brussels please visit us of the Brussels 5° to $1 Store Brussels Thanks to all who contributed We wish to thank eservonc who helped us to prepare this special supplement in honor d Morris Township's 125th birthday. Besides those people whose assistance we re• ceived on the history of the C©n©MIMICA)M, are extended to MORRIS TOWNSHIP FROM "Molson's Brewery" for their 125TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS old school sections and other items of historical interest we wish to thank Ross Procter for his tour through "Bodmin" as well as his information and to Jeanne Kirkby for all her help. Also thanks to those who donated pictures for the sup- plement. to clerk treasurer Nancy Michie for lending us her book on Morris Township history and Mrs. Clarence McCutcheon for lending us her book on the McCutchcon family history. As the historical informa- tion is this supplement is only as accurate as the papers and hooks from which it was obtained and the people to whom it was been passed down, please make allowances for errors. Enjoy. your reading. Debbie Rannes Editor of the Morris 125th Birthday. issue CONGRATULATIONS Township of Morris Celebrating 125 years Belgrave Co-op LOCO UNFTED CO-CCERATTVES O.ONTAPIO 357-2711 Congratulations Morris Township on your 125th Birthday BOWES ELECTRONIC SHOP Magnavox Television and Stereo Admiral Appliances, Antennae Installation Blyth, Ontario Phone 523-4412 Happy 125th Birthday Morris Township Wife.ue+s Rxk�'�II &�,�.,...kE DISCO, POLKAS, WALTZES 0000 R[CORDt0 MUSIC FOR V[OOts.s, DANCES. ANN. %/MAXIM. PART/[!. ITC. ETHEL, ONTARIO BRUSSELS — U7-6159 -- EVENINGS MORRIS 125TH BIRTHDAY ISSUE - 158 :ar:y setters waied, clo??ed trees Like all pioneer settle- from the lumber business but ments, Morris Township had had encountered the problem its share of hearty settlers of transportation. He had to who worked to clear away the haul the lumber by horse and bush and establish a home wagon 11 miles to Clinton, for themselves. the nearest railway station One of the Morns Town- where it was shipped via the ship pioneers was Andrew Grand Trunk Railway to the Cloakey who when he was Atlantic Seaboard. 102 years old walked to the But competition and the polling booth to help elect cost of transportation soon R.B. Bennett as the member became too steep and to Pat for West Calgary in 1925. Kelly the solution to the According to the Brussels problem was a railway. Post of November 18, 1925. GREAT WESTERN Mr. Cloakey was born at He approached the Grand Maranock Ballaneige, Ire- Trunk Railway, but they land in 1823 but regarded turned him down so he went himself as a native Canadian to the Great Western Com - "having come to this country pang in Hamilton which had eighty-seven years ago." recently built a railway From the Kingston district through London to Sarnia. he moved to Morris Town• Apparently impressed by the ship in Huron County where arguments of the value of at about the time of the goods to be shipped from the Crimean Wars, he started to country such as firewood. tan clear a homestead for himself bark, sheep and cattle for the in the wilderness between Buffalo market and flour. the Blyth and Wingham. officials urged him to go hack Speaking of his experien• to Huron and arrange for ces at that time, Mr. Cloakey subsidies from the various said, "1 used to pack flour on municipalities to help build my back for 14 miles and 1 the road. chopped trees one winter for The building of a railway S5 a month and board." in those days meant a great deal as to whether the com- A famous Morris Town- ship settler was Patrick Kelly who became reeve of both Blyth and Morris and was influential in having the Lon- don, Huron and Bruce rail- way come through all the way to Blyth and Wingham. According to a story in the centennial issue of the Blyth Standard, Kelly had devel- oped a large export trade munity prospered or faded away so most municipal councillors were more than happy to pay a subsidy for a railway to come through their town or township. The going rate of most of the northern municipalities along the route for the "Butter and Eggs Special " as it was called or the London. Huron and Bruce • railway was 525,000. Originally the railway was to run only to Blyth. but further subsidies were raised from the townships of East Wawanosh and Morris and from the village of Wingham to pay for the extension to with his parents he emigrat- ed to this country in 184'. settling in the township of Fitzroy near Ottawa. Six years later, the family moved to the township of Morris where the present comfort. able homes were hewn out. Wingham. "fhcdeceased Hasman ut On December 11. 18-S. the great ncrsr indunutahlc first scheduled trip front t,ltr1 k end ro tirapc .oid Wingham to London was l,.rsst,cl through all the hard made along the line and service was begun. Reeves and councillors from municipalities all along the line were on that first train. They were taken to London where a banquet as held to mark the opening of the line. London Mayor Ben- jamin Bronyn was chairman for the banquet for h00 head at the Tecumseh House. Among the principal speak• ers was Pat Kelly. PROMINENT A sketch from the Clinton News -Era and repr intcd in the February 23. 1894 issue of the Brussels Post de• scribes Patrick Kelly with more than a little admiration. "Death has removed ano- ther of Huron's pioneers in the person of Patrick Kelly of Blyth. Probably there has not been a more prominent or progressive citizen in making the splendid history of the past than the subject of this brief sketch: The late Patrick Kelly was born in Tipperary County. Ireland in 1832, being the eldest of the family. Along ship~ tett 'dent to pumccr 111c His Inst` active and honor able tarccr from the lott;nie field 10 the cunttort.ihlc tient from the tarn to the s•llat:t and business. from minter pal to Provincial and Dorton• ton polities made his name a respected household ttord cstenc.ling far ht ontd the Counts of Huron "For over seventeen years, he was reeve of Moms and Blyth and was held in the highest esteem by his fellow• workers in the County Coun• cil. He was for the usual term Warden of Huron and con• tested West Huron against the Hon. A. M. Ross. He was an important factor in secur• ing the London, Huron and Bruce railway through this section. He was a thorough businessman and for mans- years ansyears carried on extensive lumber and flour mills in Blyth. The village owes much to the deceased for its pres- ent standing and prosperity. He was one of the principal promoters in securing firs protection and electric light for the village. The obituary describes Mr. Kelly's politics••a staunch Conservative- and his very Targe funeral -the largest ever seen probahls to the County of Huron. "The remains were con veyed from the late residence to the Roman Catholic (Church. the immense and solemn cortege being headed by the Blvth Brass Band. playing the "Dead March in Saul "After the usual scrsi t.. the imposing procession re formed, headed by the band marched to the Morns come tern. At the school, the hand opened order and the great gathering passed on. The remains were deposit ed in the last and silent resting place in the famil, burying ground, while roan, a silent tear dropped.- The ropped.- The Morris anniversary supplement was edited by Debbie Rannev, assisted by Susan Langlois. Ad sales by Rhea Hamilton Congratulations Morris Township on your 125th George of Brussels, Blyth, Brussels, Wingham and Mitchell and Country Ceramics Greenware and Gilts MORRIS TOWNSHIP On the occasion of Morris's 125th birthday it is appropriate to pay tribute to the early pioneers who exhibited vision, ambition and a remarkable enterprising spirit. Brusselsand Morris have grown together over the years and share many memories. The corporation of the village of Brussels and Brussels Public Utilities Commission wish to congratulate Morris and look forward to another 125 years of co-operation together. BRUSSELS PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION CHAIRMAN J. Cal Kreuter COMMISSIONERS Harold Bridge Henry Exel MGR. PUC Wm. H. King BRUSSELS VILLAGE COUNCIL REEVE J. Cal Kreuter COUNCILLORS Elizabeth Graber Hank Ten Pas Stuart Parker Gordon Workman Wm. H. King RuthSauve CLERK -TREASURER ASSISTANT 160 — MORRIS 125TH BIRTHDAY ISSUE "MORRIS WELCOMES YOU" to their 125 TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS July 31, August 1, 2, 3, 1981. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1981 1' \1 Registration at the Arena P \1 1, , 1' \1 Variety Concert I' \1 Mili 1,' \111,11,.H, lemming stilkonL: stcpdan, its;, urstrunrcnt,tf,, square dancing, and introduction of the Beauty Queen Contestants Beer (tauten t I ,a al 1 niertainnrent l Mule l\ SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 1981 \\1 il'\t 1 1' \1 ti'\I Registration al the Revistratt„n at rhe It \ \1 Bah\ (,vrti"st Best overall baby Registration begins at 9:30 Girls 1-b months, Girls b-12 months Boys 1-6 months, Bovs b- 12 months at least one parent must he resident or former resident M„rrts 1usunship 1' \,.,,n Horse Silt r 1nurnanrinl Brussels. Morris .l (;res Community (entre Registration hegins ar 12 noon. (onipetitinn for esen e Li,s of player. Small erttre fee. I.' 'soon 1' \1irlrovht Midway Brussels, Morris & Grey C.C. 1 iii P M t IMS P til School Reunion Brussels Public School til 1' til Lawn Hoµ ling Brussels Bowling Greens Begins at 1 .30 sharp. Registration prior to 1,10 P.M. Lots of prices including trophies for htgh man and high lads. 4 00 ” 00 I' \1 Bee( Barbeque B. M & Grey Community Centre "Auditorium" 1 flll I„ - 1N! P M Beer Garden B. M & Grey C`eammunits Centre "Ice Surface" r, 30 P 41 Lo SawingContest Log Brussels Ball Park registration Brussels Hall Park from h:1 to h:30 Brussels. Morns A. (ire\ Community ( entre "Auduurium Brussels. Morns \ Gres („ntn unit ( entre ..lore Surface. Brussels Morris e\ (ircy ( ( entre Brussels Legion Brussels Public School Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre "Auditorium' M Tug of War—north against South" Brussels Bali Park 3(I P M Water Fight "Fire Departments "" Brussels Ball Park Y 1' M 1 A M Your choice of Dancing to Lincoln Green SS.00 per person Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre "Ice Ian Wilber S5.00 per person ' Auditorium" Surface" Teen Dance Stephen's Country Gold Admission Free Judging of the Morris Township 12SIh krauts Queen and Heard Contestants. SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 1981 Church of Your Choice in the 1' \1 11' \I registration at the ,'sltdse:os 111, Old Timers hall ganit 1' \l Chicken Harhe•que l(i 1' \1 Commurnts Church ScrsIce !class ( hoir Brussels Ball Park morning upstairs auditorium" Brussels Legion Brussels. Morris S Gres Community ( entre Brussels Hall Park Brussels, Morris & Gres Comnrunits Centre "Audttorum'' 1' \1 11 fest I .'. A111)\ 0,111 r„ , lit 1 \I II (Ki•\M 1 (M1 P M Guest Speaker Fireworks Shirt Tail Parade Dance Fret Spirit - ---------MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 1981 4 P.M. " P.M. Brussels, Morris & Grey Connnuntts (entre Begins: Brussels Bali Park Brussels. Morris .4 Grey Comnrunits ( entre Registration at the Midµ ay Parade (Biggest Parade Morris has had since 1`4St registration of entries until 11 A M at the Brussels Fairgrounds Parade v- ill line up at the Brussels Fairgrounds Judging begins at 12 noon Best Comic Float, Best Commercial Float. Best Non -Commercial Flat Best Clown, Best Decorated Bicycles, Best Comic Couple, Best Old Vehick Historic Flat, Best Old Vehicle Travelling on its' own power, Best Antique Car. Official Ceremonies - immediately after Parade in the Brussels Ball Park. "Guest Speaker" Huron Bruce MPP "Murray Elston" Beer Garden Pork Barbeque Brussels Legion Brussels, Morris Sc (,res Community ( entre Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre