More tales from Brome Fair
The inverse umbrella: beautiful and practical, and popular at Brome Fair David Cameron’s tiny candy booth continues to be successful The Christian Farmers are a staple fixture at Brome Fair
Suzanne Claveau and her husband, Richard St. Louis, have been working their business with their son, Alexandre. The inverse umbrella is only about ten years old. It was invented in England and they are the ones who are selling them in Canada.
Their stall in the main building looked like a gigantic Crayola crayon box. The colours on the wall were vibrant. Each umbrella was a work of art. And each umbrella came with an over the shoulder carrying case. The umbrellas could stand on their own and they could easily open and close. They are also very wind-resistant.
It is Suzanne’s third year at Brome Fair and she will be returning again next year. People who have bought one of these newly designed umbrellas come back afterwards to the stall with testimonials
about their happy purchases. Their website is www.umbrella-shop.ca.
The rain on Monday meant that this was not to be a sold out year for David and his family, but it was pretty close to another one. What was left could be put into a very small box.
When David sells out, he stays to offer a smile and conversation with fair goers until the last day. This year, his wife, Julie Cady, and his daughter Allison Cameron with her partner David Simon and the third generation member, Zev, were on hand to give support to the candy booth. The fudge, red candy suckers, and other candy bags quickly fly out of the booth every year.
With such support in the Townships, David Cameron and his family will continue to be at Brome Fair for many years to come.
Right: Julie Cady, Zev (third generation), David Simon, and Allison Cameron were on hand with David Cameron at his candy booth at Brome Fair.
For well over fifteen years the Fellowship of Christian Farmers of Canada have had a booth at Brome Fair. They distribute free items, one per customer, along with their Christian message. Their smiling faces are constant and they enjoy the hustle and bustle of fair while giving out their message in a non-threatening and non-obtrusive way.
By the last day of fair quite a few people can be spotted walking with one of their walking sticks. They are present in every province and territory of Canada. Their message is simple: they say they are serving, sowing, and reaping for Christ from Sea to Sea.
They have been, and will continue to be, a staple fixture at the Brome Fair.