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SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, May 16, 1974 °
Cultural revival,7
In many ways those of us who live century and on inxo the 1900's
` in small towns have a lot more of "the travelling theatre groups routinely
good life" than do city dwellers. But played here and to large crowds.
on some things, we miss the boat. It would be nice to see a revival of'
We're
f-
We're missing out on live drama and those booming interesting times.
theatre; few of us can drive to Toronto Seaforth is about the same size now
or London very often to see a play or a
performance we like. Some towns fill
the gap with little theatre groups and
organize, home made musicals and
reviews. Not too many years ago
every rspring saw an amateur
theatrical in town.
It would be nice to see a revival of
amateur plays and home made
entertainment in town. But it would
also be good if small town people
could share more freely in the cultural
life of this country.The ' Cariada�
Council and other grants. to the arts
that are handed out b support
Canadian culture come from our
pockets too.
Live theatre and ballet, symphony
and opera should not be exclusive to
the cities. Plays like The Farm Show
and 1837 have something to'say to all
of us and we should be able to -see
them at home in our own halls.. The
arts in 'Canada are highly subsidized
by all. taxpapers and we aren'-t
knocking this. Were just saying let us .
Y see them too.
Actors would` like to play in small
towns --- many of them would rather
live around here than in the cities, but
they have no choice because this work
is mostly in the cities. We have things
to teach them as they do us.
In the early days in Seaforth,
during the last thirty years of.the.19th;
as it was when Cardno's Hall was
thriving. There are audiences in small
towns and rural areas who are eager
to see some good, live stuff. Whap
400 people come out to se& -Toe Farm .
Show in a village of 900 --- that's
involvement.
Perhaps the Ontario Department of
Tourism people or the Canada
Council or some of the many public
and'I)ruvate Arts foundations could
help co-ordinate reg.ignal theatre
networks to serve our small towns?
The buildings for amateur and
professional theatre already exist in
many small centres, although some,
like our Cardno's Hall would require
renovations. There is money available
though for projects of this type.
Victoria Hall, a combination Town
Hall and opera hall at Petrolia has just
been restored with the .help of . a
$25,000 Ontario Heritage foundation
grant- and will play a big part in the
town's Centennial program this
summer. Not bad for a town of 5,090.
Small towns should not be thought
of as the cultural backwaters of this
country. We've got people who. want "
to entertain and audiences who want
to watch. In 1975, our Centennial
year, it would b i.ce to see at least as
much cultural potivity here as there
was in the 1870's.
Missionaries here'
The age of missionaries, of ' the
lot of sad lessons about some of the
great wt1ite hope being sent out from
problems that our brand of civilization
Western countries to convert the
has caused in other countries. The
"heathen" Overseas to Christianity
new missionaries could teach us
and our version of civilization, is over,
about hunger and deprivation greater
the moderator of the United Church
than we could have dreamed about.
said recently. To his sentiments we
we also could be enriched by contact
add "Amen".
with these missionaries from other
"We in the churches of North
cultures who may perhaps have been
America need missionaries sent to us,
more successful in 'living in harmony
from our Indian reserves, from Brazil,
with nature or recycling their
black Africa or from- Viet Nam. We
societies' products than we have.
need their voices in our ears and we
The United Church Moderator
will not like all the things in the
says we have been doing too much
gospels they uncover for us", the Rt.
talking to others. We need'to listen
Rev. N. Bruce McLeod is quoted as
but he says our ears have "become,
saying.
clogged with affluence, self -
The biblical injunctions about being
righteousness and all the various
your brother's keeper and loving our
games we.play."
neighbour could perhaps make us feel
It may take missionaries from the
somewhat uncomfrtable coming from
Third World to shock us out of the
Indian or, African missionaries.
self-satisfied, prejudiced hypocrisy
The moderator has an interesting
with which we often deal with people
and valuable idea. We could laarn a
who are different from us.
To the Editor
Parent supports day care
air:
Several weeks ag�, 1 was asked if I would
needs of all. The needs of our children.
Children require the companionship of
make use of a Day Care Centre, if one were
other children, just as adults need to relate
established in Seaforth. i understood that it
to other adults. l think it is important to
would be available to the children of
teach our children to be social. The
non -working mothers on a part-time
resources available to a child in a school of
basis. I was interested.
this nature are very beneficial to his or her
Since that time the Council has been
develops ent. It is almost impossible for a
approached by a delegation of concerned
mother to provide this kind of stimulation, ,
parents. They presented to Council a
Day Care school could be an important part
survey which showed there was a need and
of cur children's education'. Let us not
a great desire for such a facility. Over 50
forget t6 these kiddies will someday be
questionnaires were signed by parents in
the active citizens of our community.
the municipality and surrounding
1 would like to see a Day Care Centre
Townships. The Optimist Club of Seaforth,
opened in Seaforth by next September. i
has offered to rent their new building for
hope that other parents who agree will
qse as a Day Care Centre.
show their support in some small way.
I believe there is a need in Seaforth.
a concerned parent,
'Qaitaobvimisiy for the children of mothers
Cathrane Teall
Who choose to work, but, I think we have
81 Chalk Street.
overlo4ked•`otiWof the most important
Seaforth, Ontario.
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In the Years Agone
Edmund Crawford, of Hullet, was very
much surprised when he went to the stable
and found a young foal with only three
legs; one of the fore legs was wanting from
the knee down.-
Peter
own.-Peter Cameron, who was employed at
Simon McKenzies met with a very painful
accident. He was leading a horse, when it
reared up, striking him on the shoulder,
breaking it.
John W :;+ter,. of, Roxboro, was the
recipient of a pair of very handsome sleigh
robes. The robes were made by the
Indians.
Miss.Bertha Daly, organist in St. James
Church entertained the members of the.
choir 'at her home • in Egmondville.
Rev`. Colin Fletcher, pastor of Thames
Road, intends leaving for the Old Country -
where he will spend the .summer.
John Allison of Farquhar met with a
serious accident by falling from his wagon.
A veryf.pleasant event took place at the
residence -'of Alex Gordon in McKillop ,
when his daughter, Mary Ann was united
in marriage to John Little. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Peter Musgrove.
Win. Bedard of St. Joseph has opened
Goats a boot and shoe business and seems to
be
be doing a good business.
Wrii. Miller of St. Joseph is busy day and
night burning tile, and will have his output .
on the market in'a few days. .
The brick layers are hard at work on Mr.
Tontines mammoth brick block. Some of
cross walls had to be taken 'down as they
were injured by frost. He' has a force of
men at work fixing his lawns around. his
dwelling house.
Ben Nicholson of Walton .has engaged
with Thos. Rya_qjfor a term of months.
The many friends of Mrs. Chas.
Routledge of Tuckersmith who has been
Cross my,beart, I won't write another More fun than the lunch wit)t the general' seriously ill .will be pleased to learn that
column about my trip'to Germany. After was a visit 1 paid to the Canadian school at she is recovering.
this one. Ramstein. Only seventy kids and. seven There was a severe frost on the week
But I may never be treated as a teachers, an ideal educational situation, end. In some places'there was ice on water
distinguished visitor again, so you'll just The kids have it lucky and know it. So do that was standing in the open.
have to bear with me. the teachers. Wm. Somerville, agent for the Grand
Highlight of the trip (for my kid brother), Here I was at home. Teased the kids Trunk Railway in Seaforth received an
was Lunch With The General. He about not having long hair, scared them invitation from the Lehigh Valley Railway
organized it, and as the time approached, about the big sausage -factory. schools they to become their guest for three days on an
there was so much excitement about it that were going back to, signed autographs on educational trip.
I began to get the feeling 1 was going to copies of my column they had, and went`for MAY 16, 1924.
have' lunch with God. a ride in a simulated space -ship with four Edgar Butson of Staffa was kicked by a
Unacquainted as I am with the military little guys. A bright, livel% group of horse which broke one of his ribs.
hierarchy, and unimpressed as 1 am with youngsters, who, are seeing a lot of Europe, Ben Riley of Constance is erecting the
rank, I expect I didn't show the proper but w•ho • signified they'd, be glad to get """"";,,.,,F,erpent.. foundation for Wm. Trewai;xha's
awe, but it was impressed on me from all , . home to Canada. new barn at --Winthrop.'
sides that it was a signal honour. Teachers young and friendly, wishing The cool weather still continues in
I don't know what kind of a line • my they could stay on an extra year, Principal McKillop Twp. and there is moisture and
brother shot about me, but it must have Warren Haacke of Regina said it's a great to spare.
been a good one. It seems that The General experience. Bright young English teacher Messrs. Neal and Humphries,
just doesn't, normally invite small-town ' Bryce Tanner, a Kincardine boy, reads my Merchants of Walton 1 e' motor trucks on
columnists to lunch or anything else. column in the hometown -paper, and the rounds collecting cream.
. It wasn't. much of a lunch, as The reproduces sonic of them for the students. Ed;, , Pryee of7 Huliett, has 50 head of ;"ti
infuriating is a, spartan -
et' u one of
and oho in One more party to go to, an all -Canadian youngcat lfrom th .O'gWre-Jflt�� h he
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P P 'g P . jog basli. It was formal dress for officers. I had purchased
the morning, are on the job at 8 a.m., work none, and wanted to tag along in my blazer Miss Emma Dickson, who was called to
like fury and have no bad habits. and flannels but the kid brother is a man the home of her sister, Mrs. Geo. Glenn,
There was a gaggle of American one and for protocol, and would have none of it. He London Rd. has again resumed her position
two -star generals present, and two other _ dug through his duds and the result was as assistant in the Hensall Post Office.
Canadians, Colonel Smiley and Brig. Gen, something to see. Can you picture your The many friends of Con. Eckart are
"Joey" Romanow, a westerner. faithful correspondence in a pink evening pleased to see him and again after his'
THE General, David C. Jones, has four shirt, with ruffles down the front, a huge. recent illness. .
stars, about as many as they hand out, and black velvetbow tie, a black evening jacket The brick has all been removed from
is Commander -in -Chief, U.S.Air Force big enough for two of him, black evening Main St. and the cement foundation
Europe, and Commander, 4th Allied trousers cutting him in two (my brother is covering'the road found to be in excellent'
Tactical Air Force. A real wheel. shorter) held up by a pair of red skiing repair. The work of laying the new asphalt
He greeted me pleasantly, sat me on his braces? My wife was horrified when I told ,pavement is expected to be completed in
right, and after some desultory luncheon her, but l looked rather dashing. , two weeks:
talk, gave me a lucid exposition of the Off in the morning, groggy with fatigue,F.S.Savaugeof town is moving his
military picture, and kept waiting for me to. for the mad dash home. Ramstein to Lahr jewelry stock into his new premises in the
ask intelligent, penetrating questions. I by autobal'n. Lahr to Gatwick by plane. Cardno Block where he will have one of the
didn't have anv. Gatwick to Ottawa, Ottawa to Trenton. finest and most up-to=date jewelry store in
He threw n',y brother a compliment, . Firsi casualty of trip. They'd taken off my Western Ontario.
telling me the kid was his right-hand man bag at, Ottawa. • Slept at officers mess, Dr, R.RRoss of town is making extensive
when it came to liaison with the ,Tench. borrowed fazor in morning, had breakfast improvements to the . interior of his
My brother beamed. i threw a little cold with R.C:Padre, most sensible chap I'd residence on Goderich St. West.
water on him by reminding him that he met in five days, Bag had arrived. R. H. Archibald, and old Seaforth boy
wasn't always so smart. i used to borrow Bummed ride to city with Bill Padden, who has been principal of Listowel
half his paper route money from him every Major, and his dog. Collegiate for four years has resigned to
Saturday night, and still owe him $7.45. He Everything was running down, including accept the principalship of Oakville
countered with a reminder that he was yours truly. From Lunch With The General Collegiate. .
keeping track, and at compound interest, it to sharing an old station wagon with a Thos. Purcell of Manley has treated
was now in the neighbourhood of $40,000. dachshund. Long, dreary bus ride. himself to a new Chevrolet car.
Oh, the gay banter when we big wheels get ConnOcting bus late. Snowing. A. Mitchell of Manley has had a radio
together for lunch. Finally home, feeling like a skeleton. installed. We congratulate him on securing
Anyway, the general made me feel safer And i knew the V.i.P. was back to his usual such a handsome instrument.
about the Warsaw Pact people on the other . Very Unimportant Person status, when my MAY 20,1949,,,-
side
0,1949„'bside of the Iron Curtain. They have more of wife, after bussing me heartily, The CAV.L. of Canada in --the Diocese of
everything, should hostilities break out, proclaimed, "Bill, I've had a terrible time London, elected Miss Alice Daly of
but "we” have better hardware for both with those cats. Seaforth to the office of President.
defence and attack. "Cut", as we say in the .movies. Konald Sills was recently chosen as
student leader at the Seaforth District High
School area. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
C.P.Sills and throughout his high school
years has taken part in many activities.
Fire of unknown origin -burned', three
large holes in the roof of the frame
Township Hall at Varna. The hall was
almost filled with school children who were
being shown films and when the alarm
sounded marched out in orderly manner.
Joseph Chapman of Walton has an
unusual experience when he was gathering
eggs. He discovered a pullet egg with four
yolks that measured 51/: inches one way by
eight inches. The bird•was 5V2 months old.
- The clearing auction sale of farm stock
and implements for the Robert Patterson
Estate was largely attended. Milking cows
sold as high as $225.00; y ear old calves
went for $85.00 each and 2 year old cattle
brought $175,00 to $186.00 each.
The- i.O.O.F. Lodge and Edelweiss
Rebekah Lodge attended divine service in
` Egmondville , Church when . Rev.
A:W.Gardiner preached an interesting
sermon. The music was furnished by Ivy
Henderson and Anderson Scott.
Ken Doig, who has been in Scotland
playing hockey has returned home. While
overseas he had the misfortune to have his
collar bone broken twice.
Mrs. Roy Dungey had the misfortune to
�al/t�'3 ti ��a break her ankle in three places. While
preparing to water some 'new lawn she
stepped in a hole and fell backwards.
'The time has come when only one of us has to work. Walter McBOath of Bruceffeld is
Call it�-heads or tails?" dismantling his fox ranch and Norman
Long has purchased acid moved two of
these fox pens to his new property on-tht
highway to be used as chicken runs.
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