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The Huron Expositor, 1960-08-18, Page 9Recalf School At S. 5. No. 10 Hullett By FOSTER T. FOWLER We hear a great deal about the wonderful improvements in the educational system. That is a very wide topic' and deserves a great deal of thought. However, it seems to me, in spite of changing meth- ods df instruction, a boy is still a boy. I can recall many things that happened at old No. 1 during my brother's time as teacher. He taught faithfully and well, mixing firmness with kindness. We were a studious group during part of the year, but when September came and Livingstone's apples were ripe, then the fun started. Oh, how can I forget those apples! (I knew each tree). There were Red Astra- chans half way'°'rom the school fence to the orchard. The first row of the orchard had big yellow apples, and- farther over, a tree of Pumpkin. Sweets. This was the. best orchard for many miles around. So in September that year all looked well for the school harvest of fruit. However, trouble was brewing. Fred told us we were not to enter the orchard without permission of the owner. To make matters worse, Mr. Livingstone had bought a new addition to his flock of sheep. He was a big bur- ly specimen of the Leicester type. He had terrific speed and great endurance, as we soon found out. Anyone who went in for apples either had to quickly jump the fence or climb a tree. Many a boy was stranded up a tree when the bell rang. That sheep had few friends among us boys. We nick- named him Thunder, but I believe Lightning would have been more suitable, considering his speed. To add to our troubles, Tom brought a bushel of apples over to the fence one day and told us to just help ourselves. How'could we, ••with old Thunder over on guard! Far years the elder Mr. Living- stone had warned us not to tease his sheep. His warnings were not always obeyed. Now it was a chal- lenge to us to conquer Thunder and get the apples. One of the older boys went in and away would go the chase. Sometimes. the hero could hardly hobble'ouf after the duel was over. He was glad to let some one else try next day. After about a week, Thunder was master and he show- ed his authority by marching up and down along the fence, issuing his challenge by a Ba -a -a -a. We, played ball in the yard faithfully, but with many a hungry glance to- ward the apple trees,. What a pitiful sight it was to see about fifty pupils lined along the old school fence, waiting for -a few of those tasty apples, but the guard was always on duty and nd one dare dispute his speed and hitting ability. Some were willing to try again, but 'we were sadly in need, of, a leader. Then fortune suddenly favored us. Two grandsons of Mr. Living - stone's, Willie and Wilkie Collins, arrived from the States. Willie was the quiet studious type, while Wil- kie was every inch an athlete and student of nature. No crow's nest was too high for him to reach. No race was too long for him, or no game too strenuous. At once he was accepted as our leader and the campaign began,- His grand- father again warned us not to tease' the sheep. Old Thunder needed -no teasing; his training was already complete. Next day at noon we all lined up on the old fence and Wil- kie stepped into the field. Thun- der eyed him carefully .and ad- vanced 'te d-vanced'to the attack. Wilkie drop- ped to his knees and advanced with a loud Ba -a -a -a. The old cham- pion backed up about twenty feet, then like an arrow in its flight, rushed for Wilkie. He stood per- fectly still and just as Thunder closed his eyes to bunt, up went Wilkie into the air and the big sheep went sprawling under him. Thunder eyed him with disgust for a minute or two, then trotted off to the flock. No gradiator of old was acclaimed a greater hero than Wilkie Collins was in the minds of us all. Next day, events were about the same, only instead of jumping up to miss the charge, • Wilkie would drop flat on the ground, face down, while Thunder rolled over him. Many days went by and oh, the apples were good! The Pumpkin Sweets were in al- most perfect form, but trouble came. Our dads had been told that we were at the apples again, and Fred also tightened the rules, .So things were really serious for a group of young mischiefs. On a certain day Wilkie came over to the school at noon and in- formed us that he was leaving for the States next day. Before I go, he said, we must have a good feed of Grandpa's apples.. He stepped over the fence and called the sheep. Thunder, ever on guard, came forward for battle. He back- ed up a couple of times, then came on, Wilkie watching his every move. Then like lightning, he struck. With the speed of light, Wilkie went down to roll him as usual, but his nose hit a sharp thistle and he jerked up his head just in time to meet the full force of the blow. Wilkie rolled over. 'backwards and lay still. Some of the children began to cry. We all thought he was .badly hurt. Slow- ly he got to his feet and stumbled over to the road fence instead of the school fence. Then wedoticed for the first time. There was Mr. Livingstone, Sr., looking over the high board fence. He had seen it all. Wilkie, realized too late, as he slowly climbed up, that the game was over. I' can still see Wilkie being towed home by his grand- father. I have never heard what pun- ishment he received, but we all felt sure that his Aunt Susie, our Sunday School teacher, would in- tercede in his behalf. Fortunately for us, old Thunder was sold that fall and,our hopes again soared up ready for another adventure at No. 1, Hullett. Seaforth WI Meets At R. M. Scott Farm Mrs. R. M. Scott was hostess for the August meeting of the Seaforth WI on Tuesday ev,ening. Mrs. Har- old Hugill presided for the opening exercise and business portion of the meeting. The minutes of the last meeting were Lead by the secretary, Mrs. Leonard Strong, and the treasur- er's report was given by Mrs. Ross Gordon. Thank -you cards were read from Mrs. J. Aikenhead, Mrs. A. Crozier and Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don McKenzie, and personal thanks were expressed from Mrs. J. Grum- mett and Mrs. W. Haugh. A picnic is being planned for Thursday, Sept. 1, with neighbor- ing institute branches a guests. The leaders training schools for the club, "The CIub Girl. Entertains," will be held in Clinton on August 30 and 31; Brussels on Sept. 7 and 8, and Hensall, October 6 and 7. Leaders for the Seaforth Club will be Mrs. Gordan Papple, Mrs. R. M. Scott, Mrs. W. L. Whyte, Mrs. John Broadfoot, Mrs. G. McKenzie and Mrs. G. Elliott. The roll call was answered with methods of storing vegetables for winter, and freezing seemed to be the most popular way. Mrs. James Keys and Mrs. El-. don Kerr, conveners of the agri- cultural meeting, were in charge of the program. Mrs. J. Keys pre- sided for the program. Dianne Hen- derson favored with two vocal solos, accompanied on the piano by her mother, Mrs. John Hender- son. A humorous reading, "Down On the Farm," was well given by Mrs. Gordon McKenzie. • The motto, "The final product of the soil is people," was com- mented on by Mrs. Eldon Kerr. Mrs. Ross Gordon introduced the speaker, Arthur S.' Bolton, former associate agricultural representa- tive for Huron and now a promin- ent McKillop farmer. He chose as his, talk, "The Challenge in Agri- culture." . The three main chal- lenges, he said, are, first, to make farming a business; second, learn td know and understand other peo- ple; and, third, maintain a stand- ard of living for ourselves as good as our neighbors, the factory work- ers and businessman, Mrs. Gordan Papple expressed the courtesy remarks to the speak- er and the hostess. A delicious Itmeh was served by the lunch committee: Mrs. Gordon McKen- zie, Mrs. John Kerr, Mrs. H. Hug - ill and Mrs. James F. Scott. MR. AND MRS. JOHN KENNETH McCUE! seen after their marriage in St. James' Roman Catholic Church, Seaforth. The bride is the former Jeannine Excelia Bedard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bedard, Seaforth, and the bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs, Clayton McCue, Curve Lake. After a honey- moon in Northern Ontario, . the couple will reside in Seaforth. (Photo by Frank Phillips). NEWS OF CONSTANCE MRS. WILLIAM J. DALE HONORS DAUGHTER WITH TROUSSEAU TEA Mrs. William Dale entertained at a trousseau tea on Friday in honor of her daughter, Laurel Kareq, whose marriage is to take place oh Saturday, August 20. Welcoming the guests at the door were Mrs. Dale, the bride -elect and Mrs. H. Glousher, mother of the groom. r:•k, The tea table was centered with an arrangement of pink sweet peas and ivy and pink candles. Pouring tea in the afternoon were Mrs. F. J. McMichael, of Goderich, grand- mother of the bride, and Mrs. J. L. Bell, of Seaforth. In the eve- ning Mrs. Robert McMichael, aunt of the bride, and Mrs. Lloyd Craig, sister of the groom, performed the same duty. Tea was served by Mrs. Bruce Falconer and Miss Deanna Dale in the afternoon, and by Mrs. Harry Brydges and Miss Wilma Dale in the evening. Mrs. Stewart Dale, Miss Evelyn McMichael, Mrs. Geo. McIlwain, Mrs.. Earl Nott and Mrs. Verne Dale assisted in the kitchen. The trousseau and gifts were shown in the afternoon by Miss Muriel Dale, Miss Wilma Dale, Miss Joy Montgomery and Miss Lenora Hamilton, and in the eve- ning by Miss Gloria Boyd, Miss Marjorie Charters, Miss Deanna Dale, Miss Audrey McMichael and Miss Marilyn Riley. In charge of the register were Kathy and Cheryl Dale. Miss Glenda Pfaff, of Crediton, spent holidays last week with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Preszcator and Mr. and Mrs. Rus- sell King and Mr, Herb Beaver, of Exeter, visited lasVaterflay with Mr. and Mrs. Preszdatoff. Mr. Bill Millson has completed his six weeks' summer school term at the Toronto Teachers' 'College, at 951 Carlow St., Toronto. This year 554 students attended this col- lege. 'We wish Bill every success in his endeavour as a school teach- er. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Barnett, of Weston, arrived last Wednesday to spend holidays with. the latter's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grimoldby. - Mrs. Norman Willis, Carl and Susan, of Kitchener, spent a couple of days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson. Miss Sylvia Sanderson and El- mer_..Sanderson, of Blyth, have been holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Wiliner-•Glousher and family. Mrs. George Mcilwain and Mary attended a. shower Saturday after- noon in honor of Miss Joan Talbot at the home of Mrs. Jack McLlwain in Seaforth, prior to her marriage to Mr. George Mclllwain, Jr., on HORIZONTAL loll TRIM BOY Anniversary Gift. in celebration of Coleman's 60th anni- versary, we offer this handsome Coleman Gas -Lite as an extra bonus for ordering Coleman Gas Furnaces now—during the anniversary period. A Genuine Coleman gas-litew/th Forced Air Gas furnace Coleman® s..44... $5001' raw r Dim You're sure with Coleman. Not only is your Coleman furnace backed by a strong guarantee, but also by a $500 Warranty Bond. It's the only bonded line of heating you can buy. CHECK ON THE LOW PRICE AT OUR STORE BIRTHDAY GIFT' n celebration of Gingerich's Second •Anniversary' in Seaforth, we'offer a COL MAN JUG as a bonus to every family signing up for a new Coleman Oil or Gas-fired Furnace before Saturday night. • �e In enc & SERVICE LTD. SSALES Phone 585 --- SEAFORTH . • August 20. Mr. Kenneth Johns, of Hollyburn, Vancouver, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson. Mrs. Agnes Dale, Bob and Mar- ion, of Clinton, visited Sunday with Mr. and. Mrs. Wilbur Jewitt and family. Mrs. Thelma Bromley, of Kit- chener, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Dale and family and attended the trousseau. tea in honor of Miss Laurel ,Dale last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. B. Brown and fam- ily spent Sunday at Port Elgin. Mr. and Mrs. William Simmons and family, of Toronto, are holi- daying with Mr. and Mrs: Donald Buchanan and family. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bolton, of Hespeler, and ,Mr. .and Mrs. Clar- ence Montgomery have returned home from St. Louis, Mich.,.. where they attended the Michigan State Church of God. Mr. and Mrs. kElmer Scott and son, Ronnie, of London, spent last weekend visiting friends and rela- tives in Seaforth and surrounding area. - Friends Honor Mr., Mrs. R. Aubin Friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and•Mrs. Reg Aubin on Friday evening to pre- sent them with a beautiful mirror, A few well-chosen words were giv- en by Victor Overholt, and the presentation was made by Andre Aubin. The evening was spent in danc- ing and playing euchre. Lunch was served, after which all wished the happy couple and their family a long and happy life in their new home. �.RODHAGEN NEWS Maynard hoegy is attendiligin- ter?tlbdiate boys' camp at Edge- Weed Pack, Eden Mills. Mr, and Mrs. Ray Tulin, of To- ronto, with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Her- bert. • Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hoegy, Bar- bara, Maynard, Bonnie, Merle and Beverley spent last week holiday- ing at Lake• George, Mich: • Mrs. Rachel Ahrens, Mr. and Mrs: Wilfred Ahrens, Clayton, Rob- ert and Kenneth and Mrs. Lena El- ligsen attended the wedding on Sat- urday in Hamilton of Donald Ah- rens, to Linda Thomas. Clayton was one of the ushers. Members of the Luther League enjoyed a picnic at ipperwash Beach on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sholdice and Beverley with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Diegel at their cottage at Wasaga Beach on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dollner and Dennis, of Galt, visited friends in this district last week. Rev. and Mrs. Victor Halboth, of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. Lawr- ence Rock, of Farmington, Mich., with Mr. and Mrs. George Eick- meir last week. Dr. Bruce Eickmeir and Ronald, of Hamilton, visited Mr. and Mrs. Friends Sponsor Farewell Party For M. Corriveau A farewell party for Miss Mar- tha Corriveau, of Zurich, who is leaving shortly to attend school at Mount St. Joseph, London, ' was held at the Community Centre, Zur- ich, Saturday, August 13, by her parents. Mrs. John Soldan read an address to Miss Corriveau, and Percy Bedard, of Drysdale,. pre- sented a gift. Melody Makers pro- vided music for the dance. The address \was: "Miss Martha Corriveau, rich, Ont.: Your friends and elatives have come here this evening to have a few hours of enjoyment with you and to say 'farewell' on your depar- ture in a new life, in a world of man nd varied vocations. Many of us have known you as a child and some have known you through- out Your life, which at this time is but a few years, which have quickly gone by. The time has come for you to make decisions. We feel you are capable of making wise ones. Your life now will be a selfless one, and to this end we give you our admiration. "In this world there are many needs for those who by choice or otherwise can ' give their life to those ,whose requirements are great and whose sufferings are long. If teaching is to be your call- ing, you will find that your great- est joys will be your smallest deeds, and great successes will be lost to a sea of lesser ones. So you go now, on your way, being mindful that the road to success is not easy, that labor and devo- tion must be tolerated and cher- ished, and that success lies for those who seek until they find it. Remember now the words from the pen of the poet, who said: Small service is true service while it lasts, of deeds, however humble, scorn not one; the lily by the sha- dow.which it casts, protects the lin- gering dew -drop from the sun. "Our 'good wishes we now give to you, with the hope that your wish- es will be fulfilled in due time. We would like you now to accept this purse which will serve as a slight token by which .you may re- member us. On behalf of your friends in Zurich and the Township of Hay: Victoria Soldan." /tars eo- FERTILIZE PLOW -DOWN fzJ ` %,' • FALL . GRAINS HAY and PASTURE PLOW -DOWN Plow down fertilizer (1) on sandy soils to be iilanted to corn (2) where larger amounts of fertilizer than is safe to apply near the seed at planting time is to be used and (3) when rye, straw, corn stover, etc. are turned under. FALL GRAINS A Starter, Fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potash should be applied at planting time. HAY & PASTURE Fall application of fertilizer insures winter hardiness and early sprint~ growth for both established legume sods and new seedings. IT PAYS TO USE CO-OP High in Water Soluble Phosphated • Free Flowing • Available in latest recommended ratios and an- alyses SEAFORTH FARMERS Ivan lekmen; xecelntly, Relatives here received word :pf the death of Mrs. Kate Rug, :AO',: who passed away at the Riverside Rest Roane, Mitchell, She had re- sided with the late J. F. Prueter, • The sympathy of the, colpmurlity is extended to all relatives; Mr. and Mrs. John G. Riegel, of North Ray, at the home of Mrs. 'W. L. Querengesser, Ml's. Querenges- ser returning home with them af- ter visiting with them for the past two weeks. Mr. Wm. Wesenberg and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Pita, of Calgary, Alta., and It. Eli Pitz, of Kitchener, vis- ited Mr. and Mrs. Eli Hapten and other relatives last week. The Brodhagen Band went by chartered bus to Thedford on Fri- day evening to take part in the band tatoo there:. The Brodhagen Band are to pre- sent a concdrt in the community park here this Sunday evening. Russell Sholdice , secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce, re- ceived word from J. Fred Edwards, M.P., that, after more than 100 years, Brodhagen is being placed on the official maps of the Depart- ment of Highways. This is the af- termath of the grand opening of the Community Hall here, as some of the officials had trouble locat- ing Brodhagen. Mr. and Mrs. • Alf Ruston, Strat- ford, with Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Wolfe on Saturday. . Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Wolfe in Kitchener on Sunday, Marcel, Dar- rel and Dale returning home with them. Miss Mary Laube, 'of Toronto, is holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Mil- ton Rock. USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE . • INSURANCE CO. HEAD OFFICE — Exeter, Ontario President: ' Alex J. Rohde - R.R. 3, Mitchell ' Vice -President Milton McCurdy - R.R. 1, Kirkton Directors: E. •-Clayton Colquhoun, R.R. •1, Science Hill; Martin Feeney, R.R. 2, Dublin; Robert G. Gardiner, R.R. 1, Cromarty; Timothy B. Toohey, R.R. 3, Lucan. Agents: • Harry Coates, R.R. 1, Centralia; Clayton. Harris, Mitchell; Stanley Hocking, Mitchell. Solicitor: W. G. Cochrane - - Exeter Secretary -Treasurer Arthus° Fraser - - - Exeter torrs,(tv UNt,IC,OAklti oA$T flaisas into alio dome for 1100% fi1I- up: Jnrnesway's Volumai'c Silo nloader cuts JOVeh: WOO:dt fast in frozen pr tlutly sdae'e, corn, or dross- Fast tnrdw down. 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