The Sherbrooke record, 30 août 1979, Supplément 1

WIN 6, ANA i M*0 .» rfftM Mgir £ 4.» jNMÉKtfMH câMBmA &*;•< ¦ ; S«g& mm.WÊkë - 25^ k < '"*?*'!: W, ?* .»(« /* C**.THE SHERBROOKE RECORD Thursday, August 30 a9 19 Sv'V^ \e”x — TU U RS., AUC.30.1979 2 — BROME FAIR SUPPLEMENT Bridged?and Eifi v\ill be among the Gastoni Attractions that will he appearing this year at the Brome Eair.See You At The BROME FAIR Les Equipements Messier & Frères Inc.Sales & Equipment Farm Equipment INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CO.LTD.Agency For NORMAND WAGONS - ALLIED FORANO R.R.1 STANBRIDGE STATION, QUE., JOJ 2J0 BAR JACQUES (Nouveau Canot) Restaurant - Receptions Orchestra Every Weekend Family Tony Stafford New Administration Jacques Dubois, Tel.: 297*2574 Welcome - Bienvenue Brother Aramis LIBBY TOWN Mrs.H.Carl Mayhew 838-4435 Mrs Muriel Cass, Miss Cathy Cass, Miss Phyliss Cass, Mr and Mrs Claude Lachapelle and daughters, Suzanne and Debbie, spent a recent weekend in Waterloo, Ont While there they were guests of Mr and Mrs Rene Lewand at a formal engagement party given by the Lewands in honour of Charles Lewand and his bride-to-be Mr.and Mrs Andre Labbee and son, Pierre, were recent overnight guests of Mrs Muriel Cass.Wallace Dunn, Salmon Arm.B.C., was a recent overnight guest of Mr and Mrs James E Dunn Mrs Dorothy Geddes, Lennoxville, has been a recent house guest of Mr and Mrs H Carl Mayhew and, with them, attended the Smorgasbord at Stanstead College, sponsored by the Student Aid Harold Smith and Leasha of Sherbrooke were Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Smith Recent callers at the Mayhews were Mr and Mrs Peter McHarg.Lori-Alice and Jay of Edmonton and Mrs R N Mayhew of Bury People like you help RED CROSS help people like you Bible Society booth at Brome Fair KNOWLTON < KT> — Once more the Bible Society booth will be open for you at Brome Fair Do come, and find peace and inspiration, joy and contentment and lasting satisfaction which cannot be won by chance or luck Take something w ith you that will put gladness in your heart” and hope for all the tomorrows (Psalm IV-7).When you are at Brome Fair Remember we ll be there! To offer you a lift A gift-money cannot buy Chance cannot win You cannot earn You’ll never be worthy of But it is Free.“Ask and you shall receive” “That your joy may be full” - John 16 - 26 Visit the Bea Bashaw Bible Society booth Compliments of Montra* ^Tnotel» Prop.Jean Maeder 222 Principale St.E Farnham.Que — Tel.: 293-5366 S.Woodard Sutton, Que.538-2452 Voyageur Bus Terminal TEXACO Jacques of the mercerie Has renovated his men's store to offer you a better choice & the highest of quality.200 Principale St.East FARNHAM.293-7410 In a new decor, he can offer you the largest assortment of clothing.Sport Jackets in Camel Hair, Tweed, 100% Wool & Velour.Sport Shirts, Sweaters in many varieties, 100% Wool, etc.Winter Coats, Leather, Tweed, Wool & Sheepskin.At last a complete collection for the Haberdasher. B KO MK FAIR SUPPLEMENT - THl RS.AVli.30.1979 - 3 Brome Fair announces autumn Austin Mini MGB ARE CELE HR.1 ï'IX(i The horse pull, pitting beast against burden, ill kick off the Brome Fair this weekend.MINI TRANCHEMONTAGNE Automobile Ltee.By NELSON WYATT BROME — Ah, autumn Most people think that the typical harbinger of that fair season is the crackling of scarlet leaves under your feet as you walk or the first nippy days of Jack Frost s annual sojourn However, these folk are obviously not Townshippers for anyone from this area knows that the initial sign of fall in this area is the hubbub of activity that stirs place Fresh paint is slapped on the barns, lawns trimmed and fairgoers from miles around By Nelson Wyatt the Brome Fair grounds into a frenzy just a few scant days before the annual event takes A tingle w ith the eager anticipation of another year of fun and thrills, be your milieu the siren song of the Midway, this year provided by Marcel Grand Cirque, or the tense competition of the various animal or horticultural shows With preparations underway since the first week of August, organizers report that more exhibitors than ever before will illuminate the Fair s 123rd year Over 400 head of cattle have been registered, with about 125 sheep also signed up With barns bursting to then-fullest capacity, dairy and beef breeds of cattle, as well as sheep, swine and all breeds of poultry will be spotlighted A dramatic horse pull will pit beast against burden to kick off the fair on Friday Dobbin w ill be dragging a load of at least 3200 pounds twice during the day, at 1:30 p.m.and seven p m Saturday, September 1, will be jam packed with the excitement of the dairy cattle judging, starting at nine a m., with the horse judging all day starting at 10 a m in the grandstand The oohhs and ahhs of the crowds will serve as an indicator of the start of the Gastoni attraction acts at two pm This year, featured performers will be comedian Sir Chadwick and his amazing auto, Sheep judging will kick off the next day at 9 a m , with horse judging all day starting at 10 a m with a cattle and equipment parade followed by horse racing.Gastoni Attractions and animal acts all afternoon The Brome Squares will put on a demon st rat ion of square dancing starting at seven o’clock with the Carleton Show Band wrapping up the evening at 7:30 Sunday, though will be a key day as it will feature one of the See K MR.Page I 1AWRFACE IIOKNEH .this \ear’s President organiste l ldo Poitras, the Winn Troop aerial daredevils, and Ethell Jennieravec and her dogs The beef cattle judging will round off the day at five p m and the main attraction for the night will be the mellow tones of Tommy Hunter for one night only starting at 7:30 p m.Compliments of McAULEY FINA Foster, Que.Tel.: 539-0737 BROME VALLEY CAMPING Sutton Rd.Brome Village Rates S3 00 per tent $4 00 - Trailer Tel.243-5526 between 5 p.m.& 7 p.m.Dnvatt For many a Brome Fair exhibitor, taking home a prize like this is the dream of a lifetime.Welcome to all visitors of the BROME FAIR J COWANSVILLE WWMf ]0 1 muwK For distinguished floral design FLORIST Chris Wing, Prop A cordial invitation is ex tended to come and visit our flower shop at 114 Mam St to .ee our fine flo wers and plants, etc 114 Main St.— Tel.263 3433 COWANSVjLLE, QUE SUCCESS TO THE "78" BROME FAIR PAINT AND /VALLPAPER CENTRE Oxford Street Cowansville P.Q.w ' % Tel.: (514) 263-0220 • Paint «Supplies «Wallpaper BROME FAIR SUPPLEMENT — THU RS.AUG.39.It7t - 9 Photo Nelson Wsatt ^5: * \ kt .T^rZK4 rV-X What would Brome Fair be without veteran fairgoer F rank ( ousens and his team of oxen, seen here in the days gone by.Past incidents at Brome Fair Continued from Page 8 Johnny Briand will be in his booth under the grandstand peddling dogs and burgers as well as supplying a running commentary on the state of the nation with particular emphasis laid on local activities These are but a few reflections on what has been described as the best rural agricultural exhibition in Quebec Certainly the visitors are important But the only assurance of their attendance is due to the unflagging work and high standards which the organizers set years ago and which are being maintained today We wish them continued success Blood is needed EVERY DAY UElglg J 11 i .1 Be a RED CROSS Blood Donor today Welcome To The Brome Fair JUaftt Amp7 HANDY ANDY ASSOC.Auto Center Tools - Hardware Sporting Goods Snowmobiles Tel.: 292-5757 Main St., Mansonville A warm welcome awaits you at the.BROME FAIR MANSONVILLE PLASTICS L,° Expandable Polystyrene Products Mansonville Tel.: 292-3333 Montreal ____Tel.: 866-8981 BEST WISHES TO THE BROME FAIR MARCHÉ GUY REG'D.BEER - WINE - GROCERIES Tel.: 292-5727 Main St., Mansonville, Que.Success to the Directors and exhibitors at the Brome Fair FRED KORMAN Inc.Electrical Contractors Mansonville Montreal 292-5777 878-1453 mmmwMi lŒJRil INN Restaurant—Bar Rooms SPECIALTY DANISH SMORGASBORD ON BROME LAKE, RT.243 Exit 90, from the Eastern Autoroute (10) INFORMATION-RESERVATIONS P.0 BOX 63 FOSTER, Qué.JOE 1R0 TEL.: (514) 243-5755 Building Contracrors B===%t^==c= DAGENAIS FRERES LTEE nnnn Decoration Renovation Tennis Court DEEP WELL Water Installation PAINTING PLUMBING Tel.: Bus: 539-1167 Leo Dagenais — Res.: 539-0466 Guy Dagenais — Res.: 539-0467 OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Town of Brome Lake 10 — BROME FAIR SUPPLEMENT — THURS.AUG 30.1979 CB( TV star Tommy Hunter \%ill he one of the main attractions at Brome Fair this weekend.He’ll he appearing on September I at X p.m.CI v \ COME • n TO ^ i' ^ JCJltoliar THE dc Oc corat ion FAIR iJo JCamBcrt Oozoncs Cm: Wallpaper Lamps Carpeting Flooring Draperies Slip Covers Upholstering Louvers Special Furniture Georgette Downes.Prop.Main St.Knowlton, Tel.243-5828 lar Hobby Shop We buy & sell Canadian t U.S.Coins & Canadian Stamps NUMISMATIC SUPPLIES Any information - call: 243-6667 SAND HILL Mrs.R.Rothney On August 13, Mrs.Allan Suitor and daughter Nancy, accompanied by Mr.and Mrs Roy Suitor, called at the Cormier Rest Home, Lennoxville, to take Mr Melville Brown for a drive to the home of his niece.Mrs R Rothney and Mr Rothney Everyone enjoyed a visit and lunch together and as this was Mr Brown’s 89th birthday Nancy had made a birthday cake for her great-uncle Rev.David Fearon and Mr Joe Webster have returned to Sudbury, Ont., to resume David s usual duties, also to his appointment as chairman of Sudbury Presbytery, after having vacationed at the home of the former’s mother, Mrs Sims and Mr Sims On Aug 15.Mr and Mrs R Rothney accompanied Mr and Mrs Stanley Cath cart and Jason and Mr and Mrs David Grey of Lennoxville to the U.V M Morgan Farm Field Day at Wevbridge, Vt Visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs.Sims were Mrs Verlie Fearon, Methuen.Mass., Mr and Mrs.Irving Willard.Bishopton, and Mr and Mrs Murray Labonte, East Angus Give again Support RED CROSS MAIN ST.GARAGE Tel.: 243-5112 Knowlton—Quebec Welcome to the Brome Fair Tel.: 292-5882 — Mansonville.Que.Groceries-Meat-Vegetables Beer and Wine Knowlton Pizzeria Gérard Samson, Prop.Knowlton, Que.II with great pride that i w , .the Directors and Exhibitors of the BROME FAIR another successful year.The Brome Fair is one we can all be proud of ARMAND RUSSELL MNA BROME MISSISQUOI WELCOME TO THE BROME FAIR SUPER MARCHE BEAUDRY INC., I.G.A.BEER-WINE-CIDER VARIETY OF MEAT & CHEESE Free drawing every week on your ORDER KNOWLTON, QUE., JOE 1V0 BROME K MH Sl’PPI-FMFMT — THl RS .WG.30.1979 11 The Steiners: Champions through thick and thin By Claudia Bowers * COWANSVILLE Once again.Brome Fair fever has hit the Townships and every first time exhibitor feels his blood quicken as tomorrow’s opening of the four-day event ap proaches No newcomers to the showring at what some people refer to as the grandest fair in the Eastern Townships, are the Steiner family.famous breeders of the rev *1 fcr % * A Dairyland Royal ‘Sue’, the grand old lady of the show-ring has upheld the Steiner tradition for the past six years.Starting as a champion in the Junior Dairy Calf category in 1973, with Huth Steiner at the halter, winning many trophies at local fairs, notably Sherbrooke and Brome, with one of the Steiner girls at her head, and rounding out her days in the show-ring this year, starting by winning the Aged Cow class in Sherbrooke and heading for retirement after this year’s Brome Fair.Boucherie Jimmy Jimmy's Meat Market G.L.Beauregard, Prop.Knowlton, Que., Tel.: 243-5888 Calling all RED CROSS Blood Donors -Q Visit your local clinic today.PAPETERIE COWANSV STATIONERS (514) 263 3212 151 PRINCIPALE COWANSVILLE.QUE.J2K 1J 3 Your Headquarters for Office, Home and School Supplies.Filiale de — Division of IMPRIMERIE COWANSVILLE INC COWANSVILLE PRINTING INC (514) 763 0633 137 JOHN COWANSVILLE OUE J7K 1W9 ord breaking dairyland Jerseys on ttie Vale Hoad outside Cow a ns ville Some families become famous for their music, or their art or some other outstanding accomplishment.but few families can boast of a line of Jersey champ ions that dates back to the early Enjoy The Brome Fair fifties and has continued unin terrupted ever since Hidden in the hills behind Cowansville is the Steiner farm, the green fields and tall silos suddenly coming into view .is one traverses the plateau !>e tween two green hills where pla See STEINERS, Page 12 LeRoy Inc.MEUBLES 140 Principale Cowansville, Que.Robert Miclette President Tel.: 263-1880 Res.: 263-1067 Claude Thibodeau s famous kites serve as the decor for Waterloo's unique bookstore PLUS I I s imaginations IN I I SIKH (I NR ) 5814 Foster — Waterloo Books best sellers in both languages, as we as some new to you".Games Backgammon - Scrabble - Chess, among others, as well as games for children and young adults.Art supplies The C.A.C.Talens line of quality art supplies.Wood crafts Inlaid woods - vases, lamps, candlesticks by Waterloo Craftsman Leonard Giard.Do drop in and say hello! We'll be glad you did! LES IMAGINATIONS DE L'EST RIE (ENR.) 5814 Foster — Waterloo 539-1251 12 — BROME FAIR SUPPLEMENT — THURS.AUG 30.1979 STEINERS ( ontinued from Page 11 cid golden-brown Jerseys graze Willie and Berti Steiner emi grated to C'anada from Switzer land in 1960 Their wedding trip was the sea voyage to Canada and as Mrs Steiner says, “I was seasick for the entire trip Poor Willie, I'm afraid this was not the type of honeymoon he had dreamed of, hut he was wonder ful about it and eventually we ended up here at the farm in the brick house that sits close be side the road .” The Steiners first night in Canada was fraught with small tragedies, as Mr Steiner, mak ing his way from the house to the barn in pouring rain, fell in the darkness and suffered a gashed scalp that required stitches at the Brome-Missisquoi-Perk -ins Hospital “Oh, yes,” Mrs Steiner ex plained, “our first day was kind of had, and I have to admit I had second thoughts for a moment about this country I had.at least on paper, adopted as my own.hut.the next day, the skies cleared and my first taste of Canadian sunshine cheered me up no end.” Willie Steiner, who died in a tragic fall in their home about two years ago, was dedicated to herd improvement and good farm management.His contri bution to production and qual ity of the Jersey breed here in the Eastern Townships and across Canada will live for years to come “Willie must get the credit for the excellent herd production records we have today,” Mrs Steiner explained, adding that good management starts with Welcome to the Brome Fair TeL: 265-0909-Dr.J.C.Paqe VM.COWANSVILLE ANIMAL HOSPITAL X-Ray COWANSVILLE, QUE.112 St.Therese St.• > May the BROME FAIR Once Again Prove Successful ! Compliments of HEWARD GRAFFTEY up.KNOWLTON, QUE Come To The Faîr.Tht BIG Faîr.The BROME FAIR.Pour tous vos besoins d'assurance For all of your Insurance Needs TonncR (a ASSURANCES ITEC INSURANCE unV ^ IE CENTRE D ASSURANCE The insurance CENTRE 175 Mam Straat, Galerie de Cowansville CowanevMo.Que.Tel.2*3-2787 i Main • Principale Sutton.Que.Tel.538-3448 i I :?>>> A, A .hÉkfti.".jk a* Record photo Marina Steiner with her Senior Female Champion Cow sporting the ribbon awarded at the Sherbrooke Fair.This remarkable Jersey, Dairyland Kicko’s C armen is a show veteran and the holder of several records of production based on the National Breed Aberave.the seeds one buys to grow hay and forage Careful culling of the herd and a stubborn sticking to well planned programs, and routines have resulted in Dairy-land’s production records being some of the highest in Canada “We received word approximately two months ago that our herd of Dairyland Jerseys is fourth in the top 10 producing herds in Canada, and among herds of over 50 milking cows, we are the first,” says Mrs Steiner, who supervises her children and a herdsman in the milking of over 50 of the herd of 125 Jerseys “Every year for the past six, a trophy has been awarded by the Artificial Insemination Unit at St Hyacinthe to the cow who has the best BCA average and is the daughter of an A.I.bull We have won that trophy four times out of the six, and three of those were for records made by heifers in our stable that were daughters of a bull that we sold to the unit,” Mrs Steiner can be justifiably proud There are three children in the Steiner family, Marina, 18.Kolph, 16.and Ruth, 13.Farming at Dairyland is a family undertaking and Marina has developed into the showman of the herd, travelling to local fairs and coming home with her arms full of trophies and grand championship ribbons The Steiners have had more than their share of bad luck The present modern dairy bam is recent; the old one was lost in fire a few years ago Building the new one, Willie Steiner worked long into the night for more than a year, struggling to keep up the excellent records of a herd that was scattered at neighbors while the new barn was built He was also the overseer of the construction and the family has the satisfaction of knowing that his dedi cation has paid off handsomely “Showing is a fussy business,” says Mrs Steiner “We must segregate the showherd from the regulars and keep them in the stable for at least 10 days before each fair ” “The children have started doing most of the work of preparing and showing on their own and if it wasn't for them, we just couldn’t do it.” The Steiners built a new house on a hill overlooking the stable-yard and fields.They have re- See STEINERS.Page 18 Compliments Of W.D.DUKE ASSOCIATES LTD.MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS & ESTATE SERVICES 109 William Street Cowansville, Quebec.J2K 1K9 Officers: W.D.Duke J.R.Boulé Let's all Attend and Enjoy Brome Fair Sept.3-4-5 PETE PERSONS Tel.263-1574 SWEETSBURG • TRUCKING Sand, Top Soil Gravel and Fill BROME FAIR SUPPLEMENT - THl RS .Al G 30.1979 - 13 From canned chicken to prize roses?By CLAUDIA BOWERS KNOWLTON — Nestled in the green hills above Brome Lake lies the village of Knowlton, a jewel in the bracelet of towns and villages around the lake Here, hidden behind hedges, stone fences and walls, one can find some of the most beautiful summer residences in the Eastern Townships and, if one is persistent, some of the most sought-after talent in the fields of handicraft, art, horticulture, and agriculture Just about the only time these shy and retiring people come out into the eye of the public with the talents that could make them famous is during the Brome Fair, a yearly event that inspires flying fingers and various other tools to produce articles that have become world-renowned for their originality and beauty.Of course this includes gardening and horticulture and at the Brome Fair we find living side by side, two societies ~ the Horticultural and the Agricultural These two societies have, in recent years, combined their efforts and once a year, the fruits of their labors during the past twelve months is put on display in a grand and glorious fashion at the fair Two people who have been involved with both societies over the span of half a century are Mr.and Mrs.Bert Phelps, well-known gardeners and growers of fine flowers since 1933.Mrs.Phelps, a tall, gracious lady originally from England, explains that growing flowers here in Canada was her way to overcome the loneliness she experienced in a new land that at that time had not yet become accustomed to the masses of flowers that she had grown up with “When I arrived here, one saw a few geraniums outside and perhaps one or two other kinds of flowers, but farmers weren’t interested in growing anything much for decoration.Time and energy was devoted to eking out a living in a land that could be harsh and unkind to anyone who slowed down to enjoy such social amenities as flower shows while there were still crops to see to and other more important work to be done.” “The first year we were here, I was absolutely homesick, and as a result, both my husband and I returned to England and stayed one year.” “That year back home seemed to turn the tide, because when we returned and took up residence on a farm in West Bolton.I seemed to be satisfied to stay in Canada.” “Of course, we brought many different varieties of seeds with us, and I’m proud to say, we were the first to grow gladiola and carnations outside in this part of the country.” The Phelps’ joined the Horticultural Society in 1933 and haven’t looked back since, even though their garden today is much smaller than it used to be “We moved here to Knowlton, and I guess you might say we have retired, but.we will still exhibit flowers at the fair.” Gertie Phelps explained “Seems as though once you start, it’s non-stop until it’s physically impossible ” This doughty couple, whose farming experience has covered everything from keeping a dairy-herd, to raising chickens and canning the poultry for sale in all parts of the world, keeping bees and exhibiting honey, to tending one of the most beautiful flower gardens in the area, are proud of their accomplishments “We worked very hard during the chicken-canning era Our 4 brand name was Rushbrook Farm Canned Chicken and we had to meet standards that were as difficult in those days as they are today,” Mr Phelps ex plained.“It took the better part of a year before the government gave us a permit for this type of enterprise ” “Flouid and solid contents of the cans had to be checked, weighed and tested for a period of several months before they received the go-ahead Then the really hard work began.” Mrs Phelps told of long hours in the kitchen where, with the help of local women, orders were filled for Morgan’s store in Montreal and parcels overseas ” “We even received letters from servicemen during the war.expressing their pleasure and thanks for a taste of chicken that smacked of home and fireside As a matter of fact.” added Mr Phelps, “one letter was written on the back of a label off one of our cans ” “Then, all those hours in the kitchen seemed worthwhile,” Mrs Phelps said The day we visited the Phelps' residence, a multitude of flowers were just beginning to show color See PHELPS, Page 14 B.HAMEL PHARMACIEN Record pholo - - Bert and Gertie Phelps stand together in their garden in Knowlton, still hale and hearty after over half a century of farming and gardening and, through sixty years of wedded bliss.Knowlton, Que.— Tel.243-5700 WELCOME TO THE BROME FAIR P.G.HOWARD TRANSPORT Local & Long Distance Prop.: P.E.Howard & Sons Bromont, P.Que.—Tel.: 263-2770 deragon deragon deragon deragon this is the place! Before you make up your mind about your new car or truck, drop in and check what we have to offer: ¦ A FRIENDLY WELCOME ¦ BETTER PRICES ¦ A FIRST CLASS SERVICE ¦ A COMPETENT STAFF Come along join our happy clients deragon mai* I irt 1 Il - BROME FAIR SUPPLEMENT — THURS.AUG 30.1979 'he machinery exhibits are always a big treat at Brome Fair.Photo Nelson W salt Success to the Directors of the Brome Fair FULLER S ANTIQUES Bolton Pass Road Tel.243-6686 West Bolton, Que.Success To The Brome Fair BENOIT'S BOAT LIVERY Proprietor ALFRED (BUD) BENOIT Bottom of Benoit & Lansdowne Streets MARINA FACILITIES and FISHERMAN S NEEDS Knowlton — Que.Boats Rented and Stored Tel.243-5777 PHELPS Continued from Page 13 and while we admired ar.d talked, a hummingbird, wings throbbing w ith impatience flew so close that we stepped aside in deference to his total devotion to the collection of nectar This gracious couple, who have celebrated 60 years of married life, and who.during the course of their lifetime can tell of the horrors of two world wars, of hard work that drained every ounce of energy, of the never-ending struggle to make ends meet, have found a special solace in their flowers and in doing so, have brought pleasure and a renewed faith in mankind to all who have come in contact with them.MANSOWILLE Bertha Nichols 292-3258 Mr and Mrs Bernard Montague.Dollard des Ormeaux.spent the weekend at the home of Mrs Montague’s parents.Mr and Mrs Leon B Eldridge.Arthur Haddon.Richmond.B.C.; Harry Haddon.Lennoxville and Norman and Adelaide Haddon.Sherbrooke.were callers at the L B Eldridges.recently.Albert Haddon.Toronto.Ont .his daughter Linda and husband of Ottawa, were recent afternoon call ers at the home of the Leon Eldridges and other folks in town.Patrick Marcoux, Natalie’s twin brother, has returned home from the Magog Providence Hospital, where he had his tonsils removed on August 17.youf marketplace H WANTADS BEST WISHES TO THE DIRECTORS OF THE BROME FAIR from THE MANAGEMENT & STAFF OF "HE THIRSTY BOOT If iT doESN'T llAppEN flERt .It's not vvortIa liAppENiNq Bolton Pass Road TEL.: 243-0163 KNOWLTON.QUE.Success to the Directors of The BROME FAIR CLAIROL CANADA division of Bristol Myers Canada Ltd.Canada's leading beauty products ore manufactured in KNOWLTON, QUEBEC Hair Colouring Hair Conditioners • Kcanl\ Xpfriiaitcpx The’illness you'll never see coming Get in shape— and don't give the enemy a big target Fitness is fun.Try some.pamiopocTion V) Best Wishes To The Brome Fair Quincaillerie SHEFFORD Hardware Reg'd.Box 549.5176 Foster.Waterloo.Que. BROMF FAIR M IMM KMKM r»U RS .%IT.30.1970 — 15 'W% The world famous Winn Troup aerial daredevils will he a sure fire attention grabber at the Krome Fair this weekend when they perform their death defying stunts.K mmi > give generously! I k ai l Enjoy Brome Fair compliments ol TETREAULT, LUSSIER CODERE, D0IR0N Notaries TEL: 243-6131 Victoria Knowlton, Que.BROME LAKE TRUCKING REG'D.m ¦> Sand-Gravel-Bulldozer Prop.: Terry Heatherington Foster, Que.—Tel: 539-0758 .because every child has the right to smile Inicef Canada 0 Welcome to the BROME FAIR BROME TERRACE CORPORATION BROME VILLAGE, QUE.Lots for sale in residential development located in Brome Valley, centre of the skiing activity Four miles from Knowlton.six miles from Cowansville and six miles from Sutton Hilly terrain and magnificent view Tel.: (514) 932-3141 B A RYAN.President 6 - BROME FAIR SUPPLEMENT — THU RS .AUG.30.1979 ABBOTSFORD Mrs.Rufus Coates Speedy recovery wishes are extended to Lawrence Marshall who is a pneumonia patient in the Montreal General Hospital Mr and Mrs H Marshall were in Montreal recently Mr and Mrs Wm Watson and Dianne and Mr and Mrs Albert Whitney were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs James Dempster in Farnham Miss Janet Watson is home after spending two weeks holiday with friends in Ontario Mr and Mrs Gordon Coates were weekend guests of Mrs Coates’ sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs Richard Bedard in Pierrefonds, recently Mr and Mrs Wm.Watson, Dianne and Janet were guests of Mr and Mrs Sterling Batley and Susan in > Brook bury on Sunday David Whitney of Montreal was a guest of his parents.Mr and Mrs.S A Whitney and brother.Mr and Mrs Stephen Whitney and Stacy Mr and Mrs G W Coates were guests of Mr and Mrs.Eric Jones in West Brome and friends in Enosburg Falls, Vt Recent callers and guests of Mr and Mrs Rufus Coates were Mr and Mrs David Brunton.Edmonton, Alta ; Mr and Mrs Edward Sails, Waterloo; Mrs Douglas Gaylor and son Michael.Brampton, Ont .William Gaylor, Granby; Mrs B Suitwell, Highgate Center.Vt.; Mr and Mrs David Howard, and David Whitney, Montreal; Milton Coates, Brookbury Basil Coates, Montreal; Mr and Mrs Hiram Downs, Brigham, Mr and Mrs.Orval Cloutier.Sherbrooke; Mrs.Ella Brouillet, Roxton; Mr.and Mrs.Leo Coates, Theresa and Scott; Gary Coates and friend Yvonne; Mr and Mrs David Coates, all of Farnham; Mrs.Dorothy Fisk and granddaughter Miss Ethel Rowell, St Paul; Mrs Helen Gillespie, Richmond; Mrs.Douglas Needham, Miss Linda Gould and Mrs.Ellen Mitchell, Bedford, Mr and Mrs.G Needham and son Michael and Mrs L Gould of Granby A PRIZE POSITION John Dyer, Compliments of LA PETITE ARMOIRE ENRG.Knowlton.Que., JOE 1 VO Lois Campbell — Tel.243-6891 Come To The BROME FAIR 33 Robinson St.Waterloo, Que Tel.539 0606 direct line to Mtl.861-2942 serving Montreal, Waterloo, Knowlton, Sherbrooke, Granby & Magog.GEVRY TRANSPORT Inc.From Far And Near.Come To The Big Brome Fair JAMES D.TODD Licensed Bilingual Auctioneer Chemin Dutch Road — Bedford, Que.Tel: (514) 248-8429 Success to the 1978 BROME FAIR ABERCORN LUMBER INC.Parade* Marshall, at the Brome Fair, 1915." Card Party IRON HILL A 500 card party was held in Holy Trin ity Church Hall on Saturday evening, August 25th.four teen tables in play.Prizewinners: Ladies* 1st: Mrs.Annie Ladd; 2nd.Mrs.Edith Rumble; Consolation, Mrs Haines Gents’ 1st.Oscar Sherrer; 2nd.Lawrence Page; Consolation, Bruce McPherson Floating prizes were tak en by Mrs Lace and Mrs Thompson and door prizes claimed by Joyce Hogan, Mrs Crittenden, Donald Jannick, Howard Johnson, Peter Kirby and Mrs Bill Taylor Hostesses were Mrs.Wayne Alford, Mrs Annie Mason and Mrs Wm.Mason.A vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs David Mason who have given of their time to make these card parties successful, and to Mrs Flor ence Rusbridge for supplying hostesses for the even ing The next card party will be held on Saturday.September 8 at 8 p m Everyone is welcome, come and bring a friend RESTAURANT LA BROCHETTE Dining room full course meals FULLY LICENCED Prop: Jean Lauzon Tel: 538-2278 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 4 Maple St., Sutton See you of the Brome Fair Sutton Motor Sales Ltd.- Roland Pepin Pres Dealer for Jotul Stoves, BUILDING MATERIALS P.0.BOX 60 ABERCORN — Tel.538-3442 — SUTTON 538-2565 SUTTON — Tel 538 2236 Dealers for Dodge, Plymouth, Chrysler, Volare, Dodge Trucks.We'll be looking forward to seeing you at Brome Fair.Also Dealer for Ski Doo.f 17 Prizes of a bygone era.By CLAUDIA BOWERS KNOWLTON — Brome County Museum, a cluster of freshly-painted white buildings situated in this village, boasts the most complete history of Brome Fair in the area - their documents date from the very first fair held in the County.Marion Phelps, curator and fount of knowledge concerning the relics of the past housed within the walls of the museum, kindly opened the archives to The Record and furnished such a varied assortment of posters and prize medallions for reference that we were hard put to make a choice The medallions pictured above were the prizes in the 1920 s days of Brome Fair, and are quite remarkable in their design and content Today s markets would bring a fair price for some of the medals which were made of copper and brass and decorated with gold and silver.Proud exhibitor Alvin P Hillhouse received the second prize medallion in the swine category and the lapel pin or medal, decorated with sterling silver and depicting an old-fashioned butter tub is from a collection of similar medals owned by the family of John McCrum and won during 1901-1902.We discovered that the Brome County Museum is a pleasant place to visit, where information is only a question away and one can even enjoy a cup of tea and a biscuit in a picturesque turn-of-the-century setting.A visit to the Museum during Fair weekend is a pleasant interlude from the crowds and sounds of the bustling fairgrounds, and rounds out the picture one gets of modern days at Brome Fair and days gone by.cash in with a classified ad./nf2 Pft/j W ^ OF Registered S Alvin PHillw 1929 Till*: KMIIHITION or Till-; H II I Ilf-.HU H \l Horticultural Associai'n ENOW1TON, \S IMllU'mIltV.S’ph'llllMT Will, IKH’2.IV-Inif ihr il*) iri ibr tyrh iiliuml Aneictjr ’* CtlilMfloii wltrii llw lair\ \ M.rblt* b quipnnnl Milkers Bulk Coolars Parts Servie* and Repairs Licensed Radio Shack Dealer Open: 8:00 a.m.to 9:00 p.m.Daily Sundays 9:00 a.m.to 9:00 p.m.Comer Victoria & Maple — Knowlton, Que.) SEE OUP.DISPLAY AT THE BROME FAIR, AND — BE MODERN.use a "LIGHTNING // EVAPORATOR the best buy in the EASTERN TOWNSHIPS Manufactured by Small Brothers Inc Authorized Agents Tel 295-2441 — DUNHAM, QUE.— 20 — BKOMK FAIR SUPPLEMENT — THURS.AUG.30.1979 The Carlton Showband PÂïè ( y\Ki: for the children r tKi: Canada 13\2 Bank St Ottawa K1S 5Hf Compliments of SHADYBROOK FARM REGISTERED SHORTHORN CATTLE BREEDING STOCK FOR SALE Tel.514-263-1928 Royce A.Dustin.Mgr.West Brome.Que.SUCCESS TO THE BROME FAIR RIVERV1EW HOTEL Town & Country Music Every Friday & Saturday 141 River St.— Bedford BEST WISHES TO THE BROME FAIR DAIGLE & T ÊTRE AULT Construction Material The Carlton Slum Band will he appearing at the Brome Fair during the evening of September 2.BAPTIST Continued from Page 19 Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male or female for ye are all one in Christ Jesus The Newscast was taken by Mrs.Roland Gibson who told about Evangelistic work in Granby, how two women helped to change the world and news about Nepal, Ethopia and Angola Mrs.Gordon Duff of Mississauga, Ont , told about the Lome Baptist Church where she attends, who are sponsoring a family from the Boat People for one year.The Duff family also sponsor children through World Vision so Mrs Duff told about their personal experiences in making others happy Nine members were present and two visitors The closing hymn was “Ix>rd.while for all mankind we pray," after which Mrs John Jones adjourned the meeting with prayer Mrs Mudgett served refreshments, which included a beautifully decorated cake she had made, to celebrate Miss Lees Bennett’s birthday Fitness.It gives much more than it takes.V| PdRTiciPdcnon ^ ® Best Wishes To The Brome Fair Building Material Plumbing Supplies Hardware 3 Bruce St., Dunham, Que Tel.: 295-2868 DEALER OF Elegant furnishings for the home arce l I^rault ^3nc.3 239 Principale Farnham 293-5622 *