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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1960-02-12, Page 6.POSITOR, SE:AF RMtiNT:, F011140 ' l?y ICHEA- NEWS OF THE .W Wirteitelsea Euchre Club was h4& at i te•,i ane of Mr. and Mrs. 4 f'a on Monday evening With, .4.0 tables playing, Prizes Weftt tQ; 'ladies' high, Mrs. Colin Qilidlax}, gents' high, Ward Hein; 100 hands, Mrs. John Coward; q. olatxon, Mrs. Ken Hern. Mrs. ard.-•lern. and Mrs. John Hern were the hostesses. 'Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Smith, of Crediton, 'visited on Wednesday ei' ling with Mr. and Mrs. Colin Gilfillan Two carloads pf children from Winchelsea enjoyed a skating par- ty at- Exeter arena last Saturday afternoon, sponsored by 1Vtrs. El,. son Lynn and Mrs. Philip Johns, Mission Band leaders of Elimville Church. Mrs. Leonard Cowan, of London, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Walters and family a few days this past week. Miss Kay Horne, of London, spent the weekend at her, home. pers.. HoId H � nilton Convention Members of the Ontario Week1Y Newspapers' Association and their families attending the annual con- vention +.ti --Hamilteon ;Wired the nation"s largest steel:titaking plant; on Saturday. ,They ..were guests at Hamilton Works of The Steel Com- pany of Canada Limited, which is marking its 50th anniversary this year. HIT STRAIGHT AT HER HEART Give Her KELVJNATOR APPLIANCES For Valentine's Day ! • rlft Nal V:7V Cr• :re • a,9 �r '•••' *tw:�44; PIO "4 Q��4Vr i 4 Located on 860 acres of property flanking the south shore of Hamil- ton Bay, Iiainilton Works reflects a great deal Of the $300 million !$raids has, spent in :the past -211 years to expand its capacity. Edi- toruasaw the gift blast furnaces, visual symbols o the ipdgstry, and watched coke being Pushed. from batteries of 191 ovens, They walked If You evatoolika 4,1,044 Love Her siI GIVE HER A Yo v I N 4 T 0 RANGE '<fr T.12,%10 4,0 The "HOTTEST" Bargains in Huron County ! Bargains so hot, you'll feel like wearing Summer clothes ! H -U -G -E SIDEWALK. S -A -L -E Snow or Shine AT BOTH SEAFORTH and ZURICH STORES y; -P FRIDAY and SATURDAY, .FEB. - • 12, 13 From 9 a.m. to p.m. See Our Prices --- You may pick up your choice or have it delivered. INGERICH'S SALES AND' SERVICE. LTD. Phone 585, SEAFORTH Phone 34, ZURICH through Stelco's No. 3 Open Hearth shop. Here they witnessed •con- struction of a new- furnace which will bring the Company's capacity to 3,000,000 togs 1n 1961, Stelco is si?earhead11ng an .anti -air •- pollution drive in central Ontario by build- ing a--millioi4dollar precipitator in- to that furnace. Last stop on the tour allowed the editors to follow operations in a $25 million blooming mill which began productionin 1958. It is considered to be one of the most efficient primary rolling operations hi the steel business. Following the tpur, Steleo was host to the editors at a reception 'and lunch- eon. On Friday and Saturday of last week nearly 200 members of .the Ontario Weekly NewspaPers Asso- ciationovere --in Hamilton at the Sheralton. Royal Connaught Hotel attending their annual convention. Representatives of The Huron Expositor were Mr. and Mrs. A. Y. McLean. Delegates got a glimpse at some of the new photographic and plate -- making equipment and participat- ed. in discussions relevent to pub- lishing progressive- newspapers in the "Soaring Sixties". His Honor Mayor L. D. Jackson delivered an address of welcome. While in Hamilton the delegates were also guests at functions spon- sored by the Hamilton Spectator, the Canadian Bankers Association and'. Imperial Oil Limited. Presentations were made to prize winning newspapers as fol- lows: Class One, under 1,500 popula- tion; 1, Winchester Press; 2, Ches- terville Record; 3, Gore Bay Re- corder. Class Two, under; 4,500 popula- tion: 1, Hanover Post; 2, Port El- gin Tifries.;, 3, Stouffville- Tribune. Class ,Three, over 4,500 popula- tion: 1, Port Credit Weekly; -2, Midland • Free Press -Herald; 3, Brampton Conservator. Best Editorial Page: 1, Glen- garry News, Alexandria; 2, Port Elgin Times; 3, Renfrew Ad - Vance. Greatest Improvement in one `year: 1, Beaverton Express; 2, Carp Review; 3, 'Zurich Citizens - News, Typographical Excellence: 1, Port Credit Weekly; 2, Oakville Journal; 3, Dryden Observer. Advertising Excellence: 1, Dry- den Observer; 2, Etobicoke Press; 3, Blenheim News -Tribune. Best Use of Pictures: 1, Burling- ton Gazette; 2, -Uxbridge Times - Journal; 3, Renfrew Advance. Best Front Page: 1, Oakville Journal; 2, Brampton Conservator; 3, Leamington Post -News. The Ontario Hydro plaque for champion weekly newspaper coun- try correspondent goes to Mrs. Glen Archibald, the Light House, correspondent of The Tilbury Times, - - • . Debt Increases Clerk -treasurer ,C. V. Pickard urged council Monday night to be cautious about enlarging the town's debenture debt. liThe new deben- tures for the schools are going to put our debt over.20 per cent of our assessment, which is consid- ered high," he stated. "At the present time, the town's credit is good, but it will be weakened if our debenture debt rises too high." The clerk -treasurer sounded the warning during a discussion on- the proposed $60,000 drain on Pryde Boulevard for new subdivisions on the east side of town. The sub- dividers, anxious to make plans for the coming year, have asked council to indicate whether or not it will tackle the drain project.- Exeter 'Times -Advocate. i jiarry Cr&wfofi . After thirty-one years in banking, Harry E. Crawford still feels that serldce is everything!. "Say what you , will, the big difference in banking is what goes on across the counter :.. in what you can do for the • . customer." Harry Crawford is Manager of the Main - & Ames Street Branch of 'The Bank'..in Hamilton .. he -knowstho-=-differe-uc-e ... and when he is not busy with -bank affairs he is an ardent golfer and an enthusiastic'member of the com- munity. As the father of two children, a teen-age girl and an eleven year old boy, he feels his experience at ' 'The Bank' helps at home... "You learn to listen„ to judge, to advise." Harry Crawford is typical of the understanding, coixrteoue, and efficient people,you'11 find at any branch of The Toronto -Dominion Bank. Why not drop in and see why .. . people make the diferewe--at a • THE TORONTO.ID Olei I lei ION BANK W. C. 111OO1IL, Xatiag'er .Se4,00.1 Branch gib .Foir tievi;ews- Year 'Names Officers Blyth Agricultural Society held its annual meeting - in Memorial Hall Friday afternoon. President George Watt iu a brief address express d his appreciation for -the eo•operatio1r.bejad reedited, and gave a report of the men's diVi- sion of the annual meeting of dis- trict No. 3, held in Milverton, A communication was read from the secretary of the local branch of the Cancer Society, asking for r representative from the Agricul- tgral Society, and Mrs. Wellington Good was named as representa- tive. The chairman of the women's division of Blyth Agricultural So- ciety, Mrs. Lorne Scrimgeour, gave a report of the women's division of the annual meeting at Milver- ton. Reports indicated that the vari- ous exhibits at the Fall Fair were very 'good. Lorne. Hunking reported that there was a large showing of good beef cattle: Simon Hallahan, for dairy cattle, said four breeds were exhibited, with a large number of entries. As leader,,,of the 4-H Calf Club. Mr. Hallahan stated: "It .is hoped that, some financial aid will be given to any needy body or girl wishing to be a member of the 4-1I Calf Club, so that none may be debarred." Walter Scott, in his• report on sheep, said more.- sheep were ex, hibited than ever •before. The.nuin- ber entered was 120. In reporting on hogs, ,Ab Bacon said the entries were down somewhat, which he attributed to so much wet weather previous to the Fair. Fair day be- ing a fine day, most hog produc- ers were detained at home. Boyd Taylor reported on roots and vegetables; Mrs. W. Good on flowers, which she said were very good considering the • =heavy frost two nights before the Pair; Mrs. George Watt reported on needle- work, arts andcrafts, exhibits of which were much larger, than in former years; and Mrs. Scrim- geour reported on domestic sci- ence, which was very satisfactory, both in quantity and quality. Diplomas 'taiven_ President George Watt present- ed Orville Taylor with . a framed service diploma of merit, for Mr, Taylor's untiring work for the society for many years, especially in the students' section. Another -service diploma of mer- it is being presented to J. B. Wat- son, who was unable to be present at the meeting, who has given long years of faithful service to the so- ciety. Delegates appointed to the pro- vincial convention in Toronto were George Watt, one to be -appointed, and Mrs. L. M. 'Scrimgeour. Orville Taylor presided for the election of the following executive: past president, William Gow; pres- ident, George 'Watt; . vice-presi- dents, Ab Bacon, Jim McCall. The secretary -treasurer is to be chos- en later. It was decided to sponsor two field crop competitions, in oats and corn; to apply for the dairy championship show, and to spon- sor the usual calf club, with Bill Taylor and Jim Coultes, leaders, and a tractor club, with Bob Hen- ry as leader. •. The tentative dates for the 1960 fair are September 20 and 21. The 1959 gate receipts ;were down somewhat. Over $1,534 was spent in prize money, and more than $273 in attractions. -The year clos- ed with a slight deficit. The judge demanded, "Hove did the trouble start?" "Well, your honor, she asked me if I'd like to play 'a round. I didn't know she was a golfer," . of, r=: .r�..Y. ve Y f`Y. In `develol ing,,fts W,I, ` Twheds. history of Elderslie farm has been prepared by. Hensall Institute. The farm is located at lot •17; conees4' Sion 3 H township: `arougcl a'hd fouxid that Lot 17, now owned Jr :. Scarce was also for sale,;- so they eMade arrange, :meats••to•purehase it, and the 40 - then Hay was .g: Qel etdur'n'eti':hnme. • as: they bard x xY4. t'i iiia -arid waildug. There have been several owners Having secured a loan from one of this farm and very 'littleis of the uncles, -the brothers paid known about it, the first one, TOM $5,000 in cash 'for the '100 acres, Bonthron, who presumably bought and that year--1873-Miller Ed - the 'farm from the Canada. Com- wards and his bride moved into pany. During his ownership he the house •that wasto be their built a log house near theread home for Many years. At that time and also a log barn, However, it.was•a house framed like a barn," Tom Bonthron was -a fisherman by but -as the years passed it was -'en - trade, and the water had a greater larged and remodelled, There Was appeal for him than the soil,' so also a frame barn about 40x72, eventually he sold the farm to a which had been built about 1870, Mr. B'earce and returned to his and is still in use. Fqr some time beloved fishing at Southampton. the brothers worked the farm, to- gether, but eventually Miller Ed--' wards bodght his" brother's- share. Tile Miller Edwards had 'one son, "Basil Ceymour Edwards, born in the late 1870's. Early in the his- tory of the farm, about 1860, an orchard was planted, and as the years passed other trees were add- ed.. The orchard was never a source of incoxhe, but provided fruit for the home. The water supply came from three excellent spring wells operated by pumps. One of these was an overflowing well, and at one time a windmill was erected to control the flow. During the 1860's, -Mr.., and Mrs. John Edwards had come to Can- ada from Wales and Settled in Mc- Gillvary township, Middlesex Coun- ty. With them they brought four daughters- and six sons, one of whom was Miller Edwards. About the same time Mr. and Mrs. James Stanley left. their na- tive country, Ireland, for Canada and, after looking over the land, purchased a farm near Lucan. They also had four daughters and six sons. - Since the families were from ov- erseas and fairly close neighbors, they inevitably became friends. In one case, friendship developed in- to romance, and in 1872 Miller Ed- wards and Ellen Stanley were 'married. As the land near their respective parents' farms had all been bought, it was necessary to look else- where for a farm. In 1873 Miller Edwards heard of a farm, Lot 18 in There was no :reforestation in Hay township, that was on the the modern way, but maples and market, so he and his brother, evergreens were planted for decor - Elijah, set out to see if they could 'ation or windbreaks. On the farm purchase . it... They -had -only one • there still- stands a 15 -acre wood - horse, but managed -to make good lot of second -growth. hardwood, use, of it. One would ride while mainly white ash. It is still one the other walked, and so they coy-, of „the prettiest groves in the coup- ered the 14 miles. Hoping to short- ty "as the undergrowth has been en the distance they took what kept trimmed. they thought was a shortcut The first livestock consisted of through the swamp, but unfortun- horses;• -cattle and sheep. For 35 ately they got lost. When-theyyears fairly large flocks of sheep, finally arrived at their destination were raised, but one night dogs they were disappointed to find chased the flock and •.killed or they were too late. Lot 18 had mangled a number of the animals. been sold. Unwilling to come home As • a result, sheep raising was empty -:handed, they inquired abandoned. Grain, mostly wheat, was the main crop, and one of the best yields in . the early days was • 40 s Members of the Luther League thatbushelwill betothe rememberedacreOne by manseasony enjoyed bowling at Stratford on farmers was the very cold sum- mer of 1919, which' even produced a small snowstorm on July 1st. The later years brought various services to the rural communities. In 1914 the Tuckersmith Telephone company erected telephone lines along cdneession 3 to the great ad- vantage of the farmers. Another much desired service, electricity, Vitas not installed, until1933, as the Hydro company -required a cer- tain number of subscribers before they would put up lines on country roads, When 'Mr. M. Edwards -died in 1917 the management of the farm was carried on by his son, Basil. Mrs. Edwards resided on the farm until her death in 1944, The farm remained in the Edwards family for 72 years, but in 1945 it was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Harold El- sner. They, with their family, Sharon and Judith (John arrived some time later) soon took posses- sion and Mr.. and Mrs. B. Edwards retired to their home in Hensall. Dining the last 14 years some changes have taken place. The barn has been remodelleda nd a .. new implement shed built. They old fences have all been replaced by woven wire fencing, and in the process the fields have been en- larged. New drains have been dug and . a new windbreak of Norway • spruce was recently planted to the north and. west of the buildings. Til„g old home has keen sold and moved to a farm near Dashwood. Today, general farming is car- ried on, the main crops being corn,,,white beans and seed grain. The livestock at present-1959- consists' resent 1959 -consists' mainly of beef cattle, and the 'herd usually number about 175 head. Tractors and power machin- ery have replaced horses. Owing to the amount of water • required for such a herd, the two wells that have served lot -many years went dry and the third old well, some distance from the barn, has been utilized. It is only ixine or 10 feet deep, but has an over- flowing spring. A hydro line has been erected and a pressure pump back at the' well supplies water for both house and stock. Shortly after taking possession of their new farm the Elders pur- -chased--the..,:-adjoining--1100-'cre's --- from William Park. This was Lot 18 'which Miller Edwards had or- iginally set out to buy. Another 150 acres 'nearby is rented in or- der to provide pasturage for the large herds of ,rattle. Taxes have -risen sinee the early ;days. `There is little. reeOr'd -of the yearly rates, -"but ih '1875 they were only $20, while In 1946 they were .,somewhat over $100, and in 1058 almost $400. The 'chain 'change has been the erection of a fine modern ranch-, house, with garage attached. It is 80x28, built of Roman brick, And is situated about 30 rods from the road, sottie'wheat nearer the rohd- way than the old ,home, point' of interest is that barring of erec- tion of the framework by N. Jones and A. Cochrane, the ,greater part of the work especially , in the 'in- terior, Was done by the Elder fam- ily. The framework of the hoose is made of lumber obtained, from the Norway spruce trees planted many, many years ago by Miller Edwards, and the wood used in the interior is white ash from the bush-- lot. A spacious lawn with flowers and shrubbery makes a lovely set- ting for the new home, which has been • named Elderslie, This nal was chosen because of the original ]alder Wally is ,thought to have oome trp ii„the. villa� ga of Elde" slle, hear Glasgow,'' $eotlaljds The farm had a fine maple bush and for almost 60 years making maple syrup was an early spring 'fndustry. Kettles were used • at irst, but later it was made in pans. A small quantity was made for sale at $1,20 a gallon for the first boiling, but most of it was used in- the home. BRODHAGEN Saturday evening. Mr. Ralph Siemon, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E, Siemon, • met with an accident with his car, and is in Listowel Hospital with a dis located hip, - After a disastrous" fire 1 which gutted the interior of the ,home of Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Buuck, they and their daughter, Rose Eva, are staying at the home of Mrs, W. L. Querengesser, -and Carl' has:'ben staying with Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Beuermann and Mr. and Mrs.; Wm. Diegel They have been guests of friends and neighbors for meals. Many""' people have been helping with the cleaning up and repair- ing of their home. Miss Audrey Elaine Priestap, of Mitchell, has taken the position of organist at St, Peter's Lutheran Church, Brodhagen. The Luther League were guests of Grace Lutheran Church, Wal- ther League, Mitchell, for a skat- ing party on Sunday evening at Mitchell arena, with lunch- after- wards at the church. Mr. Wayne Beuermann has tak- en a job •in London. Relatives here received, word of the death- of Andrew Schmidt, Kit- chener,, husband of , the former Adeline Diegel, and son-in-law of Mr. -and Mrs. Louie. Diegel, form- er residents of this district. Mr. and Mrs.. Henry E. Diegel, Henry C. Diegel, Mrs. Norman Ahrens and Mrs. Norval Elliott attended the funeral in Kitchener last Mon- day. The program committee of the Chamber, of Commerce have been busy having bingos and dances in the Community Hall and they have decorated the hall beautifully with hearts, cupids and streamers 'for the Valentine season. League Plans Skating Party The Luther League meeting was held Sunday evening- Donna Scher- barth read the scripture lesson; Arthur Diegel took the offering and offered a prayer. Pastor Fischer showed a film strip . en- titled, "It's Your League." Shar- on Prueter Donna Scherbarth and Clayton Ahrens were the narra- tors. , A. skating party is planned for, Sunday ._Feb.-14�_1n_the---chur-ch- shed. k committee was elected to provide soup afterwards. The roll call was taken by repeating a Con- firmation verse. EV'Oryone joined in playing a few games, which included Fruit Bas- ket Upset and Dragon.' A Sing -song was enjoyed, with 'Donna 'Scher- barth accotiitla"ffS ing. ji IPPEN EAST The February meeting of The Kippen East Women's Institute will be held on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Stewart Pepper. The co -hostess for the meeting will be Mrs. E.'Whitehotise. The roll call will be answered by, "If I were a shut-in, how I would like to be re- membered," Mrs. Edison McLean will be the 'speaker At the ftied- ing. A IMAM wilthe given by Mrs. Eldon Jarrott and a poem, "Over Fifty," will be read. A health quiz will be -led by .Mrs. Arthur , Fin- laysSoti, and Mrs. J. Lostell will tell the current events to the meet- ing., Lunch for -the meeting will be Mi Mit. E. Whitehouse,ded by Mrs. aMtes.Willlian Kyle and Mrs. Wilmer Broadfoot, Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Wright, of Lorne Park, and Mrs. McMurdo,' of Guelph, silent the weekenit with t xa farmer's Wright,other and Mr, and 141 s • 'Frank W , A, few eases of .ehtoltenpo>t;: at reported ib• the area,;: W.I. .•.- a r - I 71,,,r Irra air- r- P':I Ir-ii=iMdk I. I Illy v I N 4 T 0 RANGE '<fr T.12,%10 4,0 The "HOTTEST" Bargains in Huron County ! Bargains so hot, you'll feel like wearing Summer clothes ! H -U -G -E SIDEWALK. S -A -L -E Snow or Shine AT BOTH SEAFORTH and ZURICH STORES y; -P FRIDAY and SATURDAY, .FEB. - • 12, 13 From 9 a.m. to p.m. See Our Prices --- You may pick up your choice or have it delivered. INGERICH'S SALES AND' SERVICE. LTD. Phone 585, SEAFORTH Phone 34, ZURICH through Stelco's No. 3 Open Hearth shop. Here they witnessed •con- struction of a new- furnace which will bring the Company's capacity to 3,000,000 togs 1n 1961, Stelco is si?earhead11ng an .anti -air •- pollution drive in central Ontario by build- ing a--millioi4dollar precipitator in- to that furnace. Last stop on the tour allowed the editors to follow operations in a $25 million blooming mill which began productionin 1958. It is considered to be one of the most efficient primary rolling operations hi the steel business. Following the tpur, Steleo was host to the editors at a reception 'and lunch- eon. On Friday and Saturday of last week nearly 200 members of .the Ontario Weekly NewspaPers Asso- ciationovere --in Hamilton at the Sheralton. Royal Connaught Hotel attending their annual convention. Representatives of The Huron Expositor were Mr. and Mrs. A. Y. McLean. Delegates got a glimpse at some of the new photographic and plate -- making equipment and participat- ed. in discussions relevent to pub- lishing progressive- newspapers in the "Soaring Sixties". His Honor Mayor L. D. Jackson delivered an address of welcome. While in Hamilton the delegates were also guests at functions spon- sored by the Hamilton Spectator, the Canadian Bankers Association and'. Imperial Oil Limited. Presentations were made to prize winning newspapers as fol- lows: Class One, under 1,500 popula- tion; 1, Winchester Press; 2, Ches- terville Record; 3, Gore Bay Re- corder. Class Two, under; 4,500 popula- tion: 1, Hanover Post; 2, Port El- gin Tifries.;, 3, Stouffville- Tribune. Class ,Three, over 4,500 popula- tion: 1, Port Credit Weekly; -2, Midland • Free Press -Herald; 3, Brampton Conservator. Best Editorial Page: 1, Glen- garry News, Alexandria; 2, Port Elgin Times; 3, Renfrew Ad - Vance. Greatest Improvement in one `year: 1, Beaverton Express; 2, Carp Review; 3, 'Zurich Citizens - News, Typographical Excellence: 1, Port Credit Weekly; 2, Oakville Journal; 3, Dryden Observer. Advertising Excellence: 1, Dry- den Observer; 2, Etobicoke Press; 3, Blenheim News -Tribune. Best Use of Pictures: 1, Burling- ton Gazette; 2, -Uxbridge Times - Journal; 3, Renfrew Advance. Best Front Page: 1, Oakville Journal; 2, Brampton Conservator; 3, Leamington Post -News. The Ontario Hydro plaque for champion weekly newspaper coun- try correspondent goes to Mrs. Glen Archibald, the Light House, correspondent of The Tilbury Times, - - • . Debt Increases Clerk -treasurer ,C. V. Pickard urged council Monday night to be cautious about enlarging the town's debenture debt. liThe new deben- tures for the schools are going to put our debt over.20 per cent of our assessment, which is consid- ered high," he stated. "At the present time, the town's credit is good, but it will be weakened if our debenture debt rises too high." The clerk -treasurer sounded the warning during a discussion on- the proposed $60,000 drain on Pryde Boulevard for new subdivisions on the east side of town. The sub- dividers, anxious to make plans for the coming year, have asked council to indicate whether or not it will tackle the drain project.- Exeter 'Times -Advocate. i jiarry Cr&wfofi . After thirty-one years in banking, Harry E. Crawford still feels that serldce is everything!. "Say what you , will, the big difference in banking is what goes on across the counter :.. in what you can do for the • . customer." Harry Crawford is Manager of the Main - & Ames Street Branch of 'The Bank'..in Hamilton .. he -knowstho-=-differe-uc-e ... and when he is not busy with -bank affairs he is an ardent golfer and an enthusiastic'member of the com- munity. As the father of two children, a teen-age girl and an eleven year old boy, he feels his experience at ' 'The Bank' helps at home... "You learn to listen„ to judge, to advise." Harry Crawford is typical of the understanding, coixrteoue, and efficient people,you'11 find at any branch of The Toronto -Dominion Bank. Why not drop in and see why .. . people make the diferewe--at a • THE TORONTO.ID Olei I lei ION BANK W. C. 111OO1IL, Xatiag'er .Se4,00.1 Branch gib .Foir tievi;ews- Year 'Names Officers Blyth Agricultural Society held its annual meeting - in Memorial Hall Friday afternoon. President George Watt iu a brief address express d his appreciation for -the eo•operatio1r.bejad reedited, and gave a report of the men's diVi- sion of the annual meeting of dis- trict No. 3, held in Milverton, A communication was read from the secretary of the local branch of the Cancer Society, asking for r representative from the Agricul- tgral Society, and Mrs. Wellington Good was named as representa- tive. The chairman of the women's division of Blyth Agricultural So- ciety, Mrs. Lorne Scrimgeour, gave a report of the women's division of the annual meeting at Milver- ton. Reports indicated that the vari- ous exhibits at the Fall Fair were very 'good. Lorne. Hunking reported that there was a large showing of good beef cattle: Simon Hallahan, for dairy cattle, said four breeds were exhibited, with a large number of entries. As leader,,,of the 4-H Calf Club. Mr. Hallahan stated: "It .is hoped that, some financial aid will be given to any needy body or girl wishing to be a member of the 4-1I Calf Club, so that none may be debarred." Walter Scott, in his• report on sheep, said more.- sheep were ex, hibited than ever •before. The.nuin- ber entered was 120. In reporting on hogs, ,Ab Bacon said the entries were down somewhat, which he attributed to so much wet weather previous to the Fair. Fair day be- ing a fine day, most hog produc- ers were detained at home. Boyd Taylor reported on roots and vegetables; Mrs. W. Good on flowers, which she said were very good considering the • =heavy frost two nights before the Pair; Mrs. George Watt reported on needle- work, arts andcrafts, exhibits of which were much larger, than in former years; and Mrs. Scrim- geour reported on domestic sci- ence, which was very satisfactory, both in quantity and quality. Diplomas 'taiven_ President George Watt present- ed Orville Taylor with . a framed service diploma of merit, for Mr, Taylor's untiring work for the society for many years, especially in the students' section. Another -service diploma of mer- it is being presented to J. B. Wat- son, who was unable to be present at the meeting, who has given long years of faithful service to the so- ciety. Delegates appointed to the pro- vincial convention in Toronto were George Watt, one to be -appointed, and Mrs. L. M. 'Scrimgeour. Orville Taylor presided for the election of the following executive: past president, William Gow; pres- ident, George 'Watt; . vice-presi- dents, Ab Bacon, Jim McCall. The secretary -treasurer is to be chos- en later. It was decided to sponsor two field crop competitions, in oats and corn; to apply for the dairy championship show, and to spon- sor the usual calf club, with Bill Taylor and Jim Coultes, leaders, and a tractor club, with Bob Hen- ry as leader. •. The tentative dates for the 1960 fair are September 20 and 21. The 1959 gate receipts ;were down somewhat. Over $1,534 was spent in prize money, and more than $273 in attractions. -The year clos- ed with a slight deficit. The judge demanded, "Hove did the trouble start?" "Well, your honor, she asked me if I'd like to play 'a round. I didn't know she was a golfer," . of, r=: .r�..Y. ve Y f`Y. In `develol ing,,fts W,I, ` Twheds. history of Elderslie farm has been prepared by. Hensall Institute. The farm is located at lot •17; conees4' Sion 3 H township: `arougcl a'hd fouxid that Lot 17, now owned Jr :. Scarce was also for sale,;- so they eMade arrange, :meats••to•purehase it, and the 40 - then Hay was .g: Qel etdur'n'eti':hnme. • as: they bard x xY4. t'i iiia -arid waildug. There have been several owners Having secured a loan from one of this farm and very 'littleis of the uncles, -the brothers paid known about it, the first one, TOM $5,000 in cash 'for the '100 acres, Bonthron, who presumably bought and that year--1873-Miller Ed - the 'farm from the Canada. Com- wards and his bride moved into pany. During his ownership he the house •that wasto be their built a log house near theread home for Many years. At that time and also a log barn, However, it.was•a house framed like a barn," Tom Bonthron was -a fisherman by but -as the years passed it was -'en - trade, and the water had a greater larged and remodelled, There Was appeal for him than the soil,' so also a frame barn about 40x72, eventually he sold the farm to a which had been built about 1870, Mr. B'earce and returned to his and is still in use. Fqr some time beloved fishing at Southampton. the brothers worked the farm, to- gether, but eventually Miller Ed--' wards bodght his" brother's- share. Tile Miller Edwards had 'one son, "Basil Ceymour Edwards, born in the late 1870's. Early in the his- tory of the farm, about 1860, an orchard was planted, and as the years passed other trees were add- ed.. The orchard was never a source of incoxhe, but provided fruit for the home. The water supply came from three excellent spring wells operated by pumps. One of these was an overflowing well, and at one time a windmill was erected to control the flow. During the 1860's, -Mr.., and Mrs. John Edwards had come to Can- ada from Wales and Settled in Mc- Gillvary township, Middlesex Coun- ty. With them they brought four daughters- and six sons, one of whom was Miller Edwards. About the same time Mr. and Mrs. James Stanley left. their na- tive country, Ireland, for Canada and, after looking over the land, purchased a farm near Lucan. They also had four daughters and six sons. - Since the families were from ov- erseas and fairly close neighbors, they inevitably became friends. In one case, friendship developed in- to romance, and in 1872 Miller Ed- wards and Ellen Stanley were 'married. As the land near their respective parents' farms had all been bought, it was necessary to look else- where for a farm. In 1873 Miller Edwards heard of a farm, Lot 18 in There was no :reforestation in Hay township, that was on the the modern way, but maples and market, so he and his brother, evergreens were planted for decor - Elijah, set out to see if they could 'ation or windbreaks. On the farm purchase . it... They -had -only one • there still- stands a 15 -acre wood - horse, but managed -to make good lot of second -growth. hardwood, use, of it. One would ride while mainly white ash. It is still one the other walked, and so they coy-, of „the prettiest groves in the coup- ered the 14 miles. Hoping to short- ty "as the undergrowth has been en the distance they took what kept trimmed. they thought was a shortcut The first livestock consisted of through the swamp, but unfortun- horses;• -cattle and sheep. For 35 ately they got lost. When-theyyears fairly large flocks of sheep, finally arrived at their destination were raised, but one night dogs they were disappointed to find chased the flock and •.killed or they were too late. Lot 18 had mangled a number of the animals. been sold. Unwilling to come home As • a result, sheep raising was empty -:handed, they inquired abandoned. Grain, mostly wheat, was the main crop, and one of the best yields in . the early days was • 40 s Members of the Luther League thatbushelwill betothe rememberedacreOne by manseasony enjoyed bowling at Stratford on farmers was the very cold sum- mer of 1919, which' even produced a small snowstorm on July 1st. The later years brought various services to the rural communities. In 1914 the Tuckersmith Telephone company erected telephone lines along cdneession 3 to the great ad- vantage of the farmers. Another much desired service, electricity, Vitas not installed, until1933, as the Hydro company -required a cer- tain number of subscribers before they would put up lines on country roads, When 'Mr. M. Edwards -died in 1917 the management of the farm was carried on by his son, Basil. Mrs. Edwards resided on the farm until her death in 1944, The farm remained in the Edwards family for 72 years, but in 1945 it was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Harold El- sner. They, with their family, Sharon and Judith (John arrived some time later) soon took posses- sion and Mr.. and Mrs. B. Edwards retired to their home in Hensall. Dining the last 14 years some changes have taken place. The barn has been remodelleda nd a .. new implement shed built. They old fences have all been replaced by woven wire fencing, and in the process the fields have been en- larged. New drains have been dug and . a new windbreak of Norway • spruce was recently planted to the north and. west of the buildings. Til„g old home has keen sold and moved to a farm near Dashwood. Today, general farming is car- ried on, the main crops being corn,,,white beans and seed grain. The livestock at present-1959- consists' resent 1959 -consists' mainly of beef cattle, and the 'herd usually number about 175 head. Tractors and power machin- ery have replaced horses. Owing to the amount of water • required for such a herd, the two wells that have served lot -many years went dry and the third old well, some distance from the barn, has been utilized. It is only ixine or 10 feet deep, but has an over- flowing spring. A hydro line has been erected and a pressure pump back at the' well supplies water for both house and stock. Shortly after taking possession of their new farm the Elders pur- -chased--the..,:-adjoining--1100-'cre's --- from William Park. This was Lot 18 'which Miller Edwards had or- iginally set out to buy. Another 150 acres 'nearby is rented in or- der to provide pasturage for the large herds of ,rattle. Taxes have -risen sinee the early ;days. `There is little. reeOr'd -of the yearly rates, -"but ih '1875 they were only $20, while In 1946 they were .,somewhat over $100, and in 1058 almost $400. The 'chain 'change has been the erection of a fine modern ranch-, house, with garage attached. It is 80x28, built of Roman brick, And is situated about 30 rods from the road, sottie'wheat nearer the rohd- way than the old ,home, point' of interest is that barring of erec- tion of the framework by N. Jones and A. Cochrane, the ,greater part of the work especially , in the 'in- terior, Was done by the Elder fam- ily. The framework of the hoose is made of lumber obtained, from the Norway spruce trees planted many, many years ago by Miller Edwards, and the wood used in the interior is white ash from the bush-- lot. A spacious lawn with flowers and shrubbery makes a lovely set- ting for the new home, which has been • named Elderslie, This nal was chosen because of the original ]alder Wally is ,thought to have oome trp ii„the. villa� ga of Elde" slle, hear Glasgow,'' $eotlaljds The farm had a fine maple bush and for almost 60 years making maple syrup was an early spring 'fndustry. Kettles were used • at irst, but later it was made in pans. A small quantity was made for sale at $1,20 a gallon for the first boiling, but most of it was used in- the home. BRODHAGEN Saturday evening. Mr. Ralph Siemon, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E, Siemon, • met with an accident with his car, and is in Listowel Hospital with a dis located hip, - After a disastrous" fire 1 which gutted the interior of the ,home of Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Buuck, they and their daughter, Rose Eva, are staying at the home of Mrs, W. L. Querengesser, -and Carl' has:'ben staying with Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Beuermann and Mr. and Mrs.; Wm. Diegel They have been guests of friends and neighbors for meals. Many""' people have been helping with the cleaning up and repair- ing of their home. Miss Audrey Elaine Priestap, of Mitchell, has taken the position of organist at St, Peter's Lutheran Church, Brodhagen. The Luther League were guests of Grace Lutheran Church, Wal- ther League, Mitchell, for a skat- ing party on Sunday evening at Mitchell arena, with lunch- after- wards at the church. Mr. Wayne Beuermann has tak- en a job •in London. Relatives here received, word of the death- of Andrew Schmidt, Kit- chener,, husband of , the former Adeline Diegel, and son-in-law of Mr. -and Mrs. Louie. Diegel, form- er residents of this district. Mr. and Mrs.. Henry E. Diegel, Henry C. Diegel, Mrs. Norman Ahrens and Mrs. Norval Elliott attended the funeral in Kitchener last Mon- day. The program committee of the Chamber, of Commerce have been busy having bingos and dances in the Community Hall and they have decorated the hall beautifully with hearts, cupids and streamers 'for the Valentine season. League Plans Skating Party The Luther League meeting was held Sunday evening- Donna Scher- barth read the scripture lesson; Arthur Diegel took the offering and offered a prayer. Pastor Fischer showed a film strip . en- titled, "It's Your League." Shar- on Prueter Donna Scherbarth and Clayton Ahrens were the narra- tors. , A. skating party is planned for, Sunday ._Feb.-14�_1n_the---chur-ch- shed. k committee was elected to provide soup afterwards. The roll call was taken by repeating a Con- firmation verse. EV'Oryone joined in playing a few games, which included Fruit Bas- ket Upset and Dragon.' A Sing -song was enjoyed, with 'Donna 'Scher- barth accotiitla"ffS ing. ji IPPEN EAST The February meeting of The Kippen East Women's Institute will be held on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Stewart Pepper. The co -hostess for the meeting will be Mrs. E.'Whitehotise. The roll call will be answered by, "If I were a shut-in, how I would like to be re- membered," Mrs. Edison McLean will be the 'speaker At the ftied- ing. A IMAM wilthe given by Mrs. Eldon Jarrott and a poem, "Over Fifty," will be read. A health quiz will be -led by .Mrs. Arthur , Fin- laysSoti, and Mrs. J. Lostell will tell the current events to the meet- ing., Lunch for -the meeting will be Mi Mit. E. Whitehouse,ded by Mrs. aMtes.Willlian Kyle and Mrs. Wilmer Broadfoot, Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Wright, of Lorne Park, and Mrs. McMurdo,' of Guelph, silent the weekenit with t xa farmer's Wright,other and Mr, and 141 s • 'Frank W , A, few eases of .ehtoltenpo>t;: at reported ib• the area,;: W.I. .•.- a