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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1954-03-10, Page 2'■«" i • - / • . 7 l t '•I 'i * i: \: X / i ■ zfcr - JPAGETWO , 1 ■ ' ■ ■ • ■ ' 1 ■ Tfog LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW/ ONTARIO • ft WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1054 r< Robertson's Book Tells Of The Games The suggestion that “The to suggest the formation of Murchison, P. E. er®n» P i^derich; op.Sat Games” be revived in Lucknow, Lucknow Caledonid Society' the' Geo.. E. Kerr and D. D. Yule. Dr.. licap Chur - '°^.th Rev is creating much: interest, and author cannot,say, as the records MaoCrunmon was chief of, ths-jUiday.MW J» > . when ■, enthusiasm fppears to fee gain-,of the organization suffered loss Society from its formation until^neth Tay . nc^ aiig montentum for proceeding by fire on two occasions. The he left Lucknow m 1900; except?' Ethel JsobeV^^g^ rinHprich. with ’ the project. As . one party I Society, however, was enthusi- ing one year when he was taking put it, “Remember,. whaC your! astically inaugurated during the [ a post graduate course at Edin- a grandfathers and great grand*-winter of 1874-75. Provision was \ burgh University. “Sandy” Mac- ? fathers did;, you men can do”. - j made in the constitution for ex-, Pherson 'succeeded hint as Chief. -——Sj^^ ^Plpfirl^irioak-have -been ' tending-help to Scots-in need-or i-There- is no doubt that the suc- received from those anxious to j to their families, also for the de- j cess of the Caledonian Society —r-’see^“The-Games^Xetunn--'to^The-^vel°pmeht-Oi£_natipnal--sentiment was due largely to the^ enthusi- Sepoy Town, and the comments! by the holding of Scottish con- asm, energy and personality of .and anyone will I certs, banouets and balls, and the Dr. MacCrimmon. be welcomed. - . F " .......... “ ’ *’ * ‘ m' Mrs. Walter MacKenzie has peimed the* following. article, giv­ ing Credit to Norman Robertson, Bruce County historian, for her information: / , - ; Norman Robertson’s “History of , the County of Bruce” gives in- , teresting information regarding, .,«r, ; . Lucknow Caledonian Society. As1 tively spoken, of in many a for they built the Caledonian Hall, , . his ■ informants were Chief Dr.J distant group-of Scotia’s sons, a large frame structure , of octo­ Donald? MacCrimmori, C h i e f , That these gatherings were so gonal •shape-—each pf its ,eight “Sandy” MacPherson and John successful and so largely attend- sides being sixty feet long. This Murphison, for many years fin- ed may be attributed to the en-1 building, erected in 1883, was de- ;uncial secretary of the Society, | thusiastic Scottish element of the stroyed by fire in 1900. In addi- < — - -. , . . . _nd ,fhp this informatiin is absolutely au- I adjoining "district, and to the un- tion to the gradual slope on the sage oi yeY^. . Ft thentic. He writes-r-If there is , tiring .efforts of. the ■officers. to south side which afforded seat-. groom smotnei , •< «anything which more than an-' provide attractive features.’With ing accomodation for thousands, black silk crepe wi other has bestowed on the. Vill-! all this there was accorded aj the Society erected on the west yellow roses, roi ; •age of Lucknow *an almost con- ■ hearty; liberal support by ..the1 and north sides of the park two tinental fame it is the Lucknow ( people of-the village to the ef-i large grandstands on Which some Caledonian Society. There are r—L~ -i Ro few sections, if any, in the Prov­ ince, more thickly settled with those of Scottish descent, than the townships in the vicinity of Lucknow. These conditions exist­ ing, it ohly required a few lead­ ing spirits to inaugurate and main­ tain an organization the aim of which would be to develop and perpetuate everything, character­ istic of Scottish, sentiment, life and practice. Who was the first enthusiasm Appears to be g^ain-, The first gatherings in Septem­ ber 1875 and the following year It was the success that Attend- were held at Hugh MacKay’s ed these gatherings, celebrated ■ grounds. From 1877 to 1880 -the oh the second Wednesday in Sep-1 Agricultural Society’s pArk was temiber in each year for twenty (used—-(the present' Alex Hamiltori years, that gave the Society a iproperty). The_Society, then pur4 widely extended fame, caused LuckncAv to be appreciar Agricultural grounds), on which holding of annual gatherings for athletic spouts. w / ' CHURCHNEWS I 1 Presbyterian W.M.S. ■ v r Twelve ladies braved the storm . •' ■ to attend the regular W.M.S. ’’meeting on. Wednesday, March 3. ■’ The president, Miss M, MacLeod,, * ■conducted the opening exercises and the program convener, Mrs. of, the meeting and tpld how, h. to be written. The roll call .was ( answered by a verse with the wprd “meek”. Mrs, H. Nixon - Morgan Henderson, topk chargei Mrs. Arthur Thomson, Goderich, became the bride pf John Thpmas used at the mating came Crich Cole,' only §dn m .wiHon teip rnii z»nii wo..Mrs. Oliver Cole, Clinton. The bride looked lovely in a floor Te^tlT7StTapless^own--/of-—nylon net over brocaded taffeta with The scripture reading was y a i prvpvny/, T; ■ ’and , chased Lome Park (The present orange blossoms and .Wy-of-the- I a 1? ro^„Ti/icV An whinh vallev. She carried a nosegay of Ter^Ur^rg^ss^v^^-nylon-—— net over brocaded tarteta WW tuje«» The scripture reading was byMiss-Cz-Garrick—who-fin three-quarter length sleeves. Her tbe absence of Mrs; < Anderson, fingertip veil fell frpm a tiara -- pf orange blossoms ■ and. lily-of- the-valley. She carried, a bouquet’ of red roses. The maid of honor, Miss Winnifred Farrish, wore a floor length gown qf yellow, taf­ feta with a yellow headdress of yalley. She carried a nosegay of mauve carnations. The best man was Mr. Clarence Purdue of Clin­ ton. A wedding dinner was serv­ ed .at the home of the bride’s par­ ents^ the bride’s mother receiving in a blue taffeta dress with cor- I four thousand persons could be seated. On the ’grounds there were , also two platforms, on one Of ' which the dancing if dr prizes came off; the other was occupied by bands of musicians and pipes Miacintyre, Wm. Macintosh, .AL j who filled all intervals with Ian MacDonald, A. D. and A. K. music. Cameron,' Alex Currie/ Dougal At the first gathering $300.00 MacKinnon, Malcolm Campbell, was. offered in prizes. The at- Jas. Findlater and others. Among tendance was so encouraging that other active members who joined in the following year another $100 the Society at a . later date were was given in prizes*. As each year forts of the Society. Among those connected with/ the Society at its inception were the following: Dr. D, A. Mac- Crimmon, “Sandy” Macpherson, Capt. John MacPherson/ Alex At the first gathering $300.00 also gave a paper on Miss D. Douglas/ ‘‘Our Missionary for the month”. Among many interesting highlights qf her life's work it was told how Dorothy attributes her •inspiration for her decision to Mrs, D. T. L. MacKerroll, who Wds the leader of Mission Band ' work and Miss.. Ethel Cameron, her bejoved teacher in the’public 'school A reading was given by’ Mrs. J. E' Little; currenl^events by Mrs. A. Purdon and the. topib by Mrs. J. Fisher and Mrs/Hen­ derson. It is hoped our president, . Miss MacLeod, will attend the W.M.S. "Synodical Which meets in Owen Sound, April 6th, 7th and 8th. ’uool suit with pink stripes and. United Church W.M.S. The Afternoon Auxiliary of the they will reside on the groom’s W.M.S. of the United Church met in the basement , of the church oh '.Wednesday afternoon with eight­ een members present. The hymn, “O Worship the King” was sung and prayer offered by Mrs. Mac­ Donald. Donations were brought , for the Korean bail;,.Reports were given by thd Supply secretary, MVs. Drennan and by. Mrs. Stoth- trip the bride donned a biege navy accessories. On their return » "C \ -•-—•'J- farm near Clinton. | Webster & MacKinnon Hardware formerly Rae and Porteous / • .• X >I 4 * ■I r t 1 Fri., March 12 to Sat., March 20 ------------- ---------------------•A 1 HI FOLKS . . . . , . • . : . * * • ' x** . .•••••. .f • ; . ■ Webster and MacKinnon take pleasure in announcing . the official opening of their hardware store which has been modernized and redecorated to present the “New Look”. To mark the occasion seven valuable prizes Will be given away in a lucky ticket draw . . a ticket with purchase. You may be one of the lucky seven, on display at the Store. DROP IN AND LOOK AROUND.. NO OBLIGATION TO BUY! ‘ ■■ / .. '■ -- -■■■* each $1.00 See prizes ■ v ■ • X- A DRAW TICKET ’ 0 • ■ ■ ■ ’ ' ' - ‘ ‘ ‘ 'v ■ WILL BE GIVEN WITH EACH $100 CASH FURCHASE ON THE PRIZES LISTED BELOW: ‘ft . . r •* • .. 1st—Sunbeam Mixmaster, Junior , 2nd—Eureka Cordless Automatic Iron 3rd—Rid-jzd Knee-Room Adju$table All-Steel Ironing '. .: 1 " Table .v1 ’ y' 4th“Rubber-Tired Garden “Wheelbarro - , 5th—General Electric Tea Kettle * 6th—9-Piece Kitchen Set—btead box, cannister set, dust pan, waste basket, salt and peppers; > match box. . 7th—Everreaidy Flashlight Gift Set -r !• > 7 .proved a greater success 4 than the previous one, the prizes were increased until in 1883 and 1884 the sum of $1300 was given in prizes. The high water mark in attendance was reached in 1882 -when fully twelve thousand, perr ers of the Literature Committee.* . sons attended the games. The co-; Correspondence was dealt with operation . of the railway helped! and a very enjoyable letter read greatly in /securing such an at-. from Mrs. Umbach who has been : tendance. Reduced rates were ofr ’ ill for some time. Mrs. Ewart fered At first, then as attendance Tayloi^fep^ed-~onr^Christian” increased special trains were run. Stewardship. Mrs. MacKenzie These would arrive full to over- took charge of the program; The flowing with enthusiastic Scots devotional part was given by of whom might be quoted the ‘ Mrs. Drennan and Mrs. Elliott, sentiment which headed " each Prayer was, Offered by Mrs. Al- program of sports, which was: Oh, .Canada, I lo’e ye weel, Altho’ nae son o’ thine;. £ „ . . . . 4. Within thy wide domain there ' Kjrn andi^followed.A_^.ciuet beats - -......- Nae. truer heart than mine.w But when a day like this coin’s > 5 - . - , ■ ■ ■ zie ',-roun .• Auld Scotia has her claims; . ■ —■ ~ The thistle aye corn’s upper- FORMER MISSIONARY most, ; . »r I’ll gang to see the games. ----- »f n » . At ilin and a piano solo by Mrs. Meiklejohn. The ^tudy book was J very capably given by Mrs. Mc- ! was Sting by Nancy Webster and | Joan Crawford. The meeting clos­ ed with prayer by Mrs. MacKen- ■ zie. ■ ' SPOKE HERE SUNDAYI I I- were distinctly in accord with the name and' objects of the Soc­ iety. Prizes were given for the best performer on the. bagpipes/ tc the best, dancer of reels, strathspeys the highland fling and Sword dance, also to the best!tZ dressed man, boy or-girl .in High-1 ~ -e - ne stressed tn- land costume. In feats pf strength and skill the prizes covered a -wide field familiar to all Scot­ tish athletes. There was an arch­ ery contest: for the ladies, also a quoiting tournament? Tjhe yatri-. otis contests were eagerly watch­ ed and the winners loudly cheer- j ed. The excitement reached its climax over the tug-of-war be­ tween teams chosen from the “strong” men of Huron and Bruce Counties. One such contest lasted for one hour and twenty minutes with neither side gaining an inch. J?)ther/;.txadiXiQ-nMly turps were “tossing, the caber and “throwing the weights”. J mi ' *• * A WV 11'11 IX U V4 The Lucknow Caledonian Soc- j trial Was 6.41 and sentenced to Rev. J. W. A. Stinson of Sea- i in er missionary in China, ex­ changed pulpits -with Rev. G. A. Meiklejohn on Sunday morning:. Rev; Stinson gave a stirring - address, and as he said he did •! not come to make ah appeal for 4a I need of Canadians to arouse from their lethargy, and to witness for Christ in their own land, because insidious isms are £11: around us. i He said it was necessary to study, think and work so that we might clarify our faith and beliefs. THE VOICE OF TEMPERANCE An; editorial in a recent issue of the United Church Observer, although^ top long to quote in full,1 is well worth giving in part. Twenty years ago crime in On1 tario ixyas..,at a very low figure., AScfrfdi^^ istics. foi' 1933 the ratio of popu­ lation per 1000 committed for iety was instrumenta] in induc­ ing the following to visit America and be. /present at their gather­ ings.: Donald. Dinni.e, .the leading athlete of Scotland; also, George* Davidson another fampus . ath- ! lets; the champion Scottish piper, i Wmk MacLennan, was-- another | who left Scotland. on a visit.-.at “the soricftatiph—oFThe4. Society, a slight levelling ofF^o ’O'.Sf). i ?■. Ross-, a noted .athlete 5.01’.in .1945. .But after'the w;.f waSanannuCcome .... petitor m. the sports for several ed. In 1946 they were'7.1 i years. In. 1881 on-q of the attrac- “ jjions- was Piper Joseph Hendry. A prison. 4.14. In 1934, there was an improvement, 5.91 committed, 3.82 convicted. In this year the Gov­ ernment .announced a plan h»r ’ open sale of beer. Note the crime , record from now on. Jn 1936 the ratio was 6.52 and 4,43. By 1939 . the figures were 9.31 an,d 7 45. • The Second World War years saw-it, , i; ?, ■ / ■ ; ------- Well J't-Ul.'' a slight levelling off. to 6:89. * ' ...APJ;,Jn J,p^. .Blit after 'the -/again the .crime figures *moufiT- ’ 7 “ “ I? 5.27. By 1)951, double figures reached-^ 10.19 ahd 8.86. “Thus ae- J’ to the Governments own figures, crime which was X j late of thd 78th Highlanders, the cording . sound of whose piptis were the own fiBu.ra, wnw ..... iLUtknaX°?nnCtJu ?«-.‘He■downgrade pre-, l!had *h« their relief Mutiny. •. *nearn^;*df^ti]^' Bo of ipus.tp_beex. rooms, has’been oh , the upgrade ever i since ahdT ^ *~ the now at the highest figure. ever. | recorded in DhtaTib^^Adyb. , . t 1 ■ r ’ fof