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BRICK
COLONIAL SHAKES
ing held by the Salvation Army
in Canada was conducted in the
vicinity of the Market Square,
IjQiidon, tlw loculo boiii^ umrkod
by a granite memorial.
The growth of this organiza
tion was ramd and soon extend
ed to the villages and towns of
Western Ontario
On December 10, 1883, repre
sentatives arrived in Lucan and
the first meeting there is believ
ed to have been held then. It is
recorded that Captain Happy
Tom was in charge, Captain Bill
being also present. These cogno
mens of “Happy Tom” and “Bill’’
are typical of those adopted by
some of the army stalwarts of
the day.
In April, 1884, the Salvation
Army barracks was opened, in
Lucan, with a capacity of 400
and painted in variegated colors.
Captains participating in the
opening ceremonies included—
Willis, of Lucan; Stacey, of Lon
don East, and Hall, of London.
The barracks was built on
Main street, north, adjoining the
creek. One source of informati-
ton credits Joseph Lewis with
having been responsible for its
erection. It was used by the Sal
vationists for a time but later i
of Saintsbury Anglican 1 became the Biddulph Township
• Hall and has remained as such.!
An old photo, owned by the i
late Herbert Gibson,
shows a band
taken in front
long years ago.
Joseph Lewis
Ireland with other relatives,
presumably locating
as mas-
amateur
Moore,
Coward,
Marilyn and
Harold Mills,
ley Mills and
orchestra.
The prize
four-year-old
Mrs. Erinie
Donna Johns,
Mrs. L. Mitchell. The
barber-shop quartet contributed
several numbers.
Silver cups went to Cathy
June and Bobby Burnett.
Thomas S
winners
son of
Hou rd,
Mrs. D.
were the
Mr. and
Ilderton,
Youngson,
Woodham
ms
who
Hos-
con-
Thomas S. Hodgins, 76,
died August 15, in Victoria
pital, London, was born on
cession 4, Biddulph Township.
He farmed and threshed in the
district until coming to Lucan
30 years ago, where he drove
the mail for 14 years. Mr. Hod
gins was unmarried and was a
member
Church and the L.O.L. No. 493.
lie is survived by one sister,
Mrs. Walter Cunningham of j
Exeter. He was buried from the
Murdy funeral home on Friday,
August 17. The service was con
ducted by the Rev. L. C. Harri
son and interment in St. James
Cemetery Clandeboye.
, Highway, four miles north of [ Clandeboye, early Sunday caused
I damage estimated at $2,200 and
sent one man to hospital.
William Fenton, 19, of r.r.
2, Ailsa Craig, was admitted to
St. Joseph’s Hospital, London,
suffering from multiple face
and a large
right knee.
Passenger In
Police said
ward Dixon,
Thompson, 20, both of R.R.
Ailsa Craig. They escaped with
minor cuts and bruises, although
both vehicles rolled after the
crash. Fenton was a passenger
in the Thompson truck.
Both trucks were northbound,
police said, and the collision oc
curred when Dixon turned left
to enter a driveway. A
motorist took Fenton
pital.
Provincial Constables
Murrell and Del Scott
gated.
laceration of
Truck
drivers were
19, and Gerald
2,
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of the barracks.
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J The Lucan ball team has been
! flanked by misfortune this sea-
Ison. Another casualty during the
■ Wednesday night game put W. I J. O'Rourke out of the play-offs
with a badly injured arm.
Both pitchers have been out of
playing condition for a time af
ter one was forced to spend
some time in the hospital last
week having his appendix re
moved while the other suffered
a broken arm earlier in the
son.
Monday night’s game
show whether Lucan with
present handicap can break
2-1 lead now held by Mitchell.
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LIMITEDemigrated from
Ireland with other relatives, in
18 43, presumably locating near
Clandeboye. He later farmed for
years in ;
southwest of
I to Lucan, he
! house that he
j barracks. The I now veneered
Stephen Township,
Creditou. Retiring
s lived in a frame
built adjoining the
; house still stands,
with stucco.
: Joseph Lewis have
1 been preserved. He is remember-
„„„„ _ the i ed for the deep interest
....... owned by the late Kate! took in Salvation Army
Smith is now in operation. The ; during the last years of
new owner
changes to improve the
appearalice.
Mrs. K.
Howard Cranston
Alice St. friends on Tuesday.
Robert S. Jermyn of Granton
was one of the 25 students given
degrees and diplomas by Presi
dent Watson Kirkconell at a
special summer convocation of
Acadia University on August 14
Mr. Jermyn has received a cer
tificate in applied science.
Mrs. J. McAndrew, of Van
couver hnd Mr. and Mrs. Allan
Hodgins of Chilliwack, B.C., are
visiting with Miss Lina Abbott
and other relatives. Mrs. McAn
drew and Mr. Hodgins are child
ren of the late Mr. and Mrs. Will
Hodgins who at one time farmed
on Con. 16 London, on the farm
now owned by Mr. Ches. Ryan.
They have not been back East
since they left 45 years ago and
are visiting the scenes of their
' ’ ac-
Personal Items
Mr. and Mrs. Herb Gray of
Oshawa, Mr. Howard Cranston
and Miss Eileen Cranston of London and Mrs. Cranston of Lucan ' now veneered
have returned from their two Portraits of
week motor trip to the west.
The new bake-shop in
store i
has made
McGown and
visited
sea-
will
it’s
the
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that he
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I Corbett Reunion
■ Thirty-three members
Corbett family met at the farm ! home of Mr. Harold Corbett on
i Sunday, August 19, for a Cor
bett reunion. The day was per
fect for a picnic on the lawn be
neath the beautiful trees, where
long tables were stretched.
Guests were there from Paris,
Kitchener, Woodstock, Arkona,
Parkhill and Lucan. Adults and
I children had a very happy day.
Over 100 Attend Your Barrett Dealer in Exeter
Mrs.
with >of the
childhood and renewing old
quaintances.
In June, Medway School is
sued academic awards for this
year and last year. Ar line Stan
leys and Marlyn Ferguson were
among those who won two
awards. These clever young stu
dents both
London.
Mr. and
spent the
Coursey’s parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Baxter of Barrie.and Mrs. Oscar Hodgins
family have moved into
reside on Con. 16,
Mrs. Victor Coursey
week-end with Mrs.
John T. Shipley
Dies Suddenly
John T. Shipley died very
denly Friday evening,
17, at the home of Mrs. W. Sceli
of Alice Street. His death was a
great shock to friends and
neighbours as he seemed in the
best of health and never com
plained. He had been up town a
few minutes previous
death. He had eaten
supper. When Mrs.
into the house she
dead on the couch.
Funeral service was held
McFarlane’s Funeral Chapel at
Forest on Monday, August 20.
Interment was in Beechwood
Cemetery, Forest.
Trousseau Tea
Over a hundred relatives and
friends attended a trousseau tea
at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Hardy, Con. 4, Biddulph,
on Wednesday night August 15
in honour of their oldest daugh
ter, Lillian. Mrs. Cliff Robinson
of London, Mrs. Stanley Thorne
of Exeter and
Hardy displayed the gifts, linens
and personal belongings while
Mrs. John Brock—Mrs. Hardy’s
sister, and Mrs. Harry Olmstead
of- Detroit poured tea. Mrs. Hor
ace Hardy of Canton, Ohio, was
a house guest. The sister-in-laws
of Lillian did the serving. The
house was beautifully -decorated
with autumn flowers.
Miss Dorothy
sud-
August
to his
part of his
Sceli
found
came
him
from
Huron Lumber Co. Ltd.
Your Barrett Dealer in Dashwood
Dashwood Planing Mill
J
■Mr.
and ------.their new home near the Sauble
Hill. ___ . '
they will be given health and
strength to enjoy many happy
years in their new home.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Colbert of Il
derton spent Saturday, August
18 with Mr. and Mrs. Brownlee.
About 40‘ members of the Reith
family held their family picnic
at Sprinkbank this year.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ford and
family of Detroit spent the week
end with Mrs. Irene Coursey.
Mrs. Coursey had been holiday
ing with them in Detroit so all
returned to Lucan together.
Mr. Bob Park of Florida visit
ed with Mr. and Mrs. John Park
this past week.
Joe Lohsinger of Sarnia is
visiting his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Wilbert Revington.
Miss Francis Coursey is holi
daying with her sister, Mrs.
Clarke Taylor at Harrow.
Mary Dixon is spending a few
days at the home of Dr. and
Mrs. Watson.
After a two week visit in Tor
onto, Mrs. Oscar Hodgins has re
turned home.
Carol Welbourn of London is
holidaying with Mr. and Mrs.
Sheridon Revington and family.
Mrs. Ritchie called on her sis
ter, Mrs. A. Sceli of Alice St. on
Tuesday. *
Their many friends trust
William E. Knowles
William E. Knowles, 80, who
died, August 17, in St. Joseph’s
Hospital, London, following a
cerebral hemorhage, was born
in Blanshard Township and liv
ed there and in
coming to Lucan 12
to reside with his niei
R. McFalls.
He was unmarried
member of the United
rested in the Haskett funeral
'home till Monday, when services
| were conducted by the Rev. E,
M. Cook. Interment was in Gran- 1 ton cemetery,
Granton until
years ago
■e, Mrs. W.
and was a
Church. He
Personal Items
Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Colbert*
of Jarvis spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. William Brownlee.
Dallas Hodgins is spending
of her
Mr.
turned
friends
Mrs.
in the
Church service was
in the Anglican Church
day. A hearty welcome
tended to the members of the
United Church by Mr. Harrison.
Seven children from the United
Church were present in the jun
ior congregation where they too
were ivarmly welcomed.
The Hodgins picnic was cele
brated at the home of Mr. Evan
Hodgins on the Coursey, Road
this year. Between 40 and 50
members were present and a
happy day was spent together.
Mr. and Mrs. Samson McFalls
and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald
Falls of Exeter called on
and Mrs. John Thomson
Thursday, August 17.
The many friends
Brownlee Sr. are so
learn
from
able
year,
age.
Greenville,
up from Toronto.
Guests
and Mrs,
Thursday
Thomson
USiborne.
Mr, Charlie Haggar of the
staff is spending part of
three-weeii
While Mrs,
in the hospital, her
burglarized.
Mrs. Stewart Sceli
operated on recently
improved.
Mr, and Mrs. Hamilton Cor
bett of Toronto spent the week
end with Mr. and Mrs. Hitfold j
Corbett,
part
vacation in Ailsa Craig.
R. R. Hamilton has re
home after v i
in Orangville.
Harrison is still
hospital.
service
quite ill
resumed
on Sun-
was ex
Mc-
Mr.
on
Mrs.
I to
of 1
glad
recovered
as to be
are
she has so far
her recent illness
to visit Lucan again this
94 years of
Towle,
brought
She is now
Mr. A. T.
Penn.,
at the
John
last were Mrs. W,
and son, Donald,
home of
Thomson
of
her
Mr.
on
. J.
of
P.O.
his
vacation in Quebec.
Stewart Sceli
home
was
was
waswho
is much
Personal Items
Miss Beryl Cross of the Co-
bourg teaching staff has returned
to the Cobourg after a pleasant
visit with’ Lucan
Mr. and Mrs.
kett and family
at Ipperwash.
Mr. and Mrs.
spent last Sunday in Stratford.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tinney
and family from Hensail spent
Sunday with Mrs. W. Sceli of
Alice Street.
Mrs. Bert Thompson and
daughter, Cheryl, spent a few
days last week at the home of
Mr. Reg Tims at Welland. While
there Cheryl was flower-girl at
Miss Lorraine Tims' wedding on
Saturday, August 18.
Mrs. Alice Windsor flew from
Toronto to London last week.
Not many folk at 9 2 years of
age are doing any flying. Mrs.
Windsor enjoyed the trip.
Mr. ’ “
of St.
Aaron
Mr.
Mrs. A. A. Garrett attended the
funeral of their cousin, Mr. Wil
ber Coughlin, of Lobo. Two other
Lucanites present were Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Hardy.
Mrs. D. Dickens and Mrs. Mar
shall of Exeter called on Lucan
friends on Wednesday.
Mr. Heake and friend of Tor
onto called on Mrs. I Underwood
on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Blair spent
Sunday with Mrs. Blair’s bro
ther, Mr. Albert Mitchell, at
Exeter. Mrs. Blair, who has been
quite sick, is feeling much bet
ter.
Miss Cora Atkinson of London
is spending a few days with
A. A. Garrett.
Mrs. Aaron Davis attended
Davis picnic at Springbank
Saturday.
It was a big night on the
ball diamond for Lucanites
Monday night, when they came
from behind in the ninth inning
to win a most thrilling -ball
game. The series now stands 2-2.
Bill Chown was the winning
pitcher, and pitched a splendid
game.
The new cleaning store, “The
White fiwan”, is now in opera
tion and already seems to be do
ing a good business.
Mrs. Fred J, Hill of Toronto
and niece, Miss Queenie Ford, of
Chinook, Alberta,
week-end with Mr
Hedden. Mrs. Hill
don are sisters,
Mr, and Mrs. '
Paris called on
after the Corbett
. Mrs. Muriel Donaldson Hew f I Cleveland for the week-end.
friends.
Clarence Has-
are holidaying
Eldon Hodgson
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and Mrs.
Thomas
Davis on
and Mrs.
Lome McFalls
called on Mrs.
Sunday.
Ed Flynn and
I
Mr.
the
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old
on I
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spent the
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and Mrs. Hed-
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pip”.n»i
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M. Corbett of
Imran friends
picnic.
R. C, Berklnshaw,
President
Elwood A. Hughcx,
General Manager
/Afternoon Grandstand Cfrcus Tickets
Reserved Seats $1.00 A
General Admission 50a
Children 15c
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