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EARLY HISTORY OF VILLAGE IS ADDRESS THEME
LOUIS BLAKE DUFF SPEAKER AT MEETING OF MEN’S ASSOCIATION
FIRST PRINTING PRESS IN NIAGARA PENINSULA IN OPERATION HERE
[Welland-Port Colborne Evening Tribune, 9 December 1931]
Fonthill, Dec. 9-Fonthill United Church Men’s association entertained 50 men to a hot supper, served by themselves, Tuesday evening, in the basement of the church. The United Church orchestra rendered stirring music. Will Barron gave a reading on Dicken’s “Little Nell.” The president C.W. Crowe introduced the speaker of the evening who in is inimitable style gave this history of Fonthill, saying this was founded and named by Dexter D’Deverado, after a place called Fonthill in Wiltshire, England. Mr. Duff stated the first printing press was located in Fonthill, publishing a paper called the Welland Herald. Many other interesting incidents relating to early days in Fonthill were related. W. A. Gayman and Rev. J.A. Dilts moved a vote of appreciation to Mr. Duff for his outstanding address. Mr. Smith of Chippawa, who is interested in the history of the peninsula was also heard, and Reeve C. Schelter expressed his appreciation of the evening’s entertainment.
Many articles of clothing for the kiddies were donated to help bring Christmas cheer to needy homes.
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